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School district converting Tinkham into school of choice program,” said John Albrecht, pupil funding isn’t enough to The district has a foundation assistant superintendent for run the program with costs allowance of $7,251 per student By Sue Mason high school has provided an Educational Services. “Tink­ exceeding revenue by and spends $7,575 per at-risk Staff Writer alternative program for about ham has to become self-suffi­ $654,000. That deficit is being student. At Tinkham, however, 60 at-risk Wayne-Westland cient with the foundation al­ covered by the district’s gener­ the figure is $18,476 per stu­ The Wayne-Westland Com­ students. However, faced with lowance provided. The pro­ al fund and 31a at-risk money dent. munity Schools has decided to a decrease in the availability of gram simply must reduce from the state, both of which Tinkham has only 1 percent restructure its alternative high state at-risk money to run the costs.” have grown in the past few of the high school enrollment school program to make it program, Tinkham is being years. but receives the lion’s share of more cost effective and bring converted to a school of choice Over budget As it is currently set up, at-risk funding. Of the 19 per­ in more students. as of the 2015-2016 school year. In a presentation to the Tinkham class sizes average cent of at-risk money spent Housed at the Tinkham “The district has significant school board, Albrecht ac­ about 15 students and there are Educational in Westland, the limited resources to run the knowledged that the state per- more than 13 staff members. See TINKHAM, Page A2

MICHIGAN LOTTERY Steven Cosby Jr. matched five numbers to win $1 million in the Saturday Powerball drawing. He purchased his winning ticket at Mitch's Party Store in Wayne. Wayne party store sells $1 million Powerball winner

BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Gomes restored the truck for his daughter Gracie; she is 9, so it will be a while before Dad tosses the keys to her. By LeAnne Rogers Staff Writer Business has been up at Mitch’s Party Store in Wayne since word got out that the Westland man puts his all into store sold a $1 million Power- ball ticket. “It’s exciting. It helps busi­ ness. We’ve had a million phone calls, a lot of new peo­ 1 9 5 1 beauty: a Ford F- 1 0 0 ple, new faces,” said Sam Delly, who manages the store with his brother Michael. By Sue Mason “My dad taught me that if 2 suspension to give it power “It was a wreck,” Gomez “Most of them come in for Staff Writer you’re going to build a car, steering, four-wheel all-disc said. “It was in bad shape all lottery, but they will grab a pop you put the motor in that brakes, a nine-inch rear-end the way around.” or chips. And we have a deli in Bob Gomez has a philoso­ belongs in it,” the Westland end an original bench seat. Gomez loaded it on trailer here.” phy about restoring a vehicle. resident said. “If it’s a Ford, it Gomez got the truck from and brought it back to West- Located on Michigan Ave­ It’s the one he followed in the should have a Ford motor.” a cousin who said if he want­ land where it sat for a year nue west of Newburgh, Mitch’s frame-off restoration of a The truck will be making a ed it, he had to come and get while he gathered up every­ has been owned by Hani Delly 1951 Ford 100 that he pulled second appearance at what is it. It had sat in the field for at thing her needed to do the for 20 years and is now man­ from a field in Texas, which billed as America’s greatest least 30 years and had no restoration. All of the body is aged by his sons. he will have on display at hot rod show, and under the motor, no interior and no floor original, including the front The winning ticket was Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama hood is a Ford 302 roller mo­ boards and was sitting on purchased by Steven Cosby Jr. at Cobo Center next weekend. tor. It also has Ford Mustang rotted tires. See F-100, Page A2 See LOTTERY, Page A2

Natural gas explosion blamed for Westland warehouse fire

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the weekend seem long­ the piece that jumps out LOTTERY er than usual for Cosby F- 1 0 0 is the five-tooth grill. The Jr. and his parents. F-100 actually had a Continued from Page A1 “I think we are still in Continued from Page A1 three-tooth grill, but shock because it’s so Gomez crafted two more of Inkster who matched incredible to think that I and rear bumpers. How­ teeth to beef up the the first five numbers won $1 million,” Cosby ever, the truck bed and toothy look. It seems that drawn on Saturday’s said. “I’m not sure if I tailgate he had to re­ the grill is the one thing Powerball. He won $1 will believe it until I get place. Inside, the truck people photograph the "million for matching the the check to the bank has an original bench he most. five numbers but not and see my account got out of Toronto. The original truck had ’the Powerball number. balance.” “You can find the the fuel tank in the cab. “We will get about With his winnings truck with no seats or Gomez moved it to the BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER $2,000 extra (for selling Cosby said he plans to with bucket seats; the rear, leaving the throat in The F-100 was sitting in a field in Texas before Bob Gomez a winning ticket). It purchase the white bench is hard to find,” he the cab to make it look restored it. would have been Mercedes GL he has said. like it was still there. He $50,000, if he’d matched dreamed about owning did it for the safety of his the Powerball,” Delly since he began driving. Getting the parts 9-year-old daughter Gra­ “People kept saying I with his orange 1932 Ford said. “We’re the lucky He said he also plans to A buddy had the mo­ de. He built the truck for should be upstairs. This Roadster, Tommy Jack- ‘store now.” buy his parents each a tor and did the drive her. It is built to be year I am.” son with his blue 2007 Cosby’s Powerball new car, and take a trip train. Keith’s Muffler in driven and he enjoys And with the F-100 Dodge Charger and Tom­ ticket matched the first out west to visit family Westland did the exhaust taking his daughter out done, he has turned his my and Kristin Jackson five numbers drawn before investing the system, which comes out for rides. attention to a 1955 Chevy with their candy apple Saturday, which were remainder of his win­ of the side of the truck, He knows he did the he has sitting in his ga­ red 2002 Chevy. 11-17-25-28-46. nings. running the pipes out of right thing with the res­ rage. His buddy has the Doors open for Aut­ “My dad called me “My parents have the side. Most everything toration. When they’re engine, and he hopes he orama at noon Friday for Sunday morning always taken care of else Gomez did, even the out driving around they has it and the drive train the weekend event, screaming that he saw me, and now I can take paint job and decals. get a lot of thumbs up in by October so he can which will feature nearly on the news that some­ care of them,” Cosby “I’m a welder, but I and he’s been asked work on it. 1,000 hot rods, customs, one had won $1 million said. learned to paint,” he said. many times if it’s for “I’m happy with how it trucks and motorcycles with a ticket bought at Cosby plans to con­ “I took a paint gun and sale. His answer is al­ turned out,” Gomez said. from around Michigan, -Mitch’s,” Cosby said. tinue shopping at started. I painted it, ways no, although the “I put a lot of blood, the country and the “My dad was excited Mitch’s Party Store and rubbed it and wheeled it idea of possibly getting sweat and tears into it. I world, as well as five thinking I might be the buying Powerball out. It took all summer.” $100,000 for it brought a like doing this, it’s like a cars from the Fast & winner. When I checked tickets. He used YouTUbe to grin to his face. hobby.” Furious movie series. my ticket and told him I “Mitch’s is a great show him how to hold the Gomez won’t be the Presented by O’Reilly had matched five num­ place to play. My dad paint gun and then start­ First-place finishes only Westland resident at Auto Parts, hours are bers, we both screamed has always played the ed painting. He did the The car also has been the show. Also there will froir noon to 10 p.m. and thanked God!” Lottery there and the entire paint job, even a winner at shows he’s be Brad Bellamy with his Friday, March 6,9 a.m. to The next phone call staff is always really applying six layers of been in. It’s taken first green and tan 1998 Chevy 10 p.m. Saturday, March Cosby made to share his friendly whenever I clear coat and learning place two years in a row S10, Chris Cadotto with 7, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. good news was to his stop in,” Cosby said. the proper mixture to get at the Livonia Spree and his red 1997 Dodge Ram, Sunday, March 8. Admis­ mother, Monya Thomas. “I’m young, and it would the finish to look like first at Autos for Autism. Steve Dienes with his sion is $19 for adults, $6 “When I talked to my be great to win again.” glass. It also took first place in silver 1996 Dodge Aveng­ for children age 6-12 mom she couldn’t be­ This isn’t the first big “There was a few its first appearance at er, Mark Douglass with years and children 5 and lieve what I was saying. winning lottery sold at times I had to redo Autorama in 2012. That his aqua 1965 AMC 440 under free. Discount She thought I was mis­ the store, Delly said. things, but that’s how I year he wasn’t on the convertible, John Fitzer tickets are available at reading the ticket,” The store sold another learned, that’s how I got main floor, but down­ with his black 1948 Tri­ O’Reilly Auto Parts Cosby said. “She asked Powerball winner Nov. to be a painter,” he said. I stairs with the rad rides. umph motorcycle, Adam stores for $17 for adults me to read the numbers 15, 2014, he said, with a kept it simple, there’s “I had it downstairs Galindo with his black and $5 for children. on my ticket to her and $20 scratch-off $1 mil­ very little pinstriping. (in Autorama Extreme) 1978 Ford Mustang, Ron my uncle, and as soon as lion winner sold about Simple is best.” because that was where Homberg with his blue [email protected] I did that they knew I two years ago. The truck also has the party was and a few pearl 1969 Plymouth 734-674-2332 was a lucky winner.” very little chrome, but of my buddies,” he said. Road Runner, Dale Hunt Twitter: @SusanMarieMason , Having a $1 million [email protected] winning Powerball 734-883-9039 ticket in his wallet made Twitter: @LRogersObserver to local best practice students,” he said. “We residents of Wayne Coun­ TINKHAM programs. will evaluate our proce­ ty. The end result is a dures several times dur­ Enrollment can be Continued from Page A1 restructuring of Tink­ ing the school for effec­ completed at the dis­ ham to service 16-19- tiveness and modify as trict’s administrative this school year on sec­ year-old high school com­ needed. The second year, offices at 36745 Mar­ ondary support, the mid­ pleters. 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Ac­ The book just came the Redford Township tually, I still do that,” she out on Jan. 27 of this year District Library. said. and now she’s busy pro­ Into A Million Pieces, She has now written moting the book. Her published in January by four books. publisher is setting up a Red Adept Publishing, Into A Million Pieces blog tour with 30 “stops” follows Allison McKrea- Cook is her second book. She during March and April. dy on her summer break has now completed two It’s a virtual book tour, as she deals with the more and is working on a she said. family curse that made IF YOU GO sequel to Into A Million A blogger herself, her and her twin sister Pieces. Cook started angelav- succubi like their mother, Who: Angela V. Cook Everyone who reads cook.com as a blog in who committed suicide What: Book signing for Into Into a Million Pieces 2010 and it is now her after abusing her powers A Million Pieces wants to know if there’s a website. “It started out as over men. When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, sequel, she said. a place to write about Cook got the idea for M arch 7 The first she wrote in writing,” she said. the book after several Where: Meeting room at the 2009, but she said she She has also used it as years ago watching a Redford Township District made “rookie mistakes” a sounding board for her short-lived TV show in Library, 25320 Six Mile. and it was never pub­ work and to promote the which one of the charac­ lished. work of other writers. ters on the show was a Getting Into A Million “I’m part of an amaz­ teenage succubus. and a husband who has Pieces published was no ing writer’s group,” she “Every time this girl been “remarkable” in his easy task either, as pub­ said. kissed her boyfriend, she support of her work. lishers were inundated absorbed some of his life Cook also works part- with paranormal books Learn more about Cook and energy, which in turn time in the records bu­ after the popularity of Into a Million Pieces by visiting weakened him, I didn’t reau at the Redford the Twilight series, Cook her website, even know what a succu­ Township Police Depart­ said. www.angelavcook.com. 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Cook, a 1995 graduate then the wheels of cre­ of Livonia Franklin and a ativity started turning,” Young love 13-year resident of Red- Cook said. “I like writing about ford, has two kids, ages The book is aimed at a young love,” she said. “I 13 and 9, who attend Motor City Players present ‘Dirty Work at the Crossroads’ young adult audience, think it’s just beautiful.” South Redford schools The tear-jerking story SUBMITTED of an innocent country Rachel Thomas as girl is told in a laughable Ida Rhinegold and way in a new Motor City Russ Facione as Oscar contest winners announced Theatre adult production Munro Murgatroyd opening this weekend. perform in the “Dirty Work at the Motor City Players' Cheryl Niemie of answered the seven se­ icate along with popcorn Crossroads” is a family- version of "Dirty Highland won the top lected categories cor­ and a box of movie friendly melodrama to be Work at the prize in the Observer & rectly along with a tie­ candy. 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Westland man among 17 indicted in smash-and-grabs

• A Westland man is sledge hammers and fled those schemes have been tivity. Royal Oak Police, Water­ national and international ' among 17 people from the the store with Rolex thwarted.” “These indictments ford Police and the Mich­ scope — assists, the over­ Detroit area who have watches valued at hun­ “The defendants in follow a series of investi­ igan Department of Cor­ all law enforcement ef­ been indicted for alleged­ dreds of thousands of this case intentionally gations nationally by rections. fort is more effective,” ly orchestrating smash- dollars. The alleged rob­ targeted jewelry stores various state, local and In addition to Cross, said John Kennedy, head and-grab jewelry heists bers reportedly escaped across the country, ex­ federal law enforcement also indicted were: Elijah of the Jewelers’ Security across the country. into waiting, stolen vehi­ posing the public to dan­ agencies involving ap­ McKinney, 24; Darius Alliance. Kordaryl Cross, 25, of cles and returned to ger and attempting to proximately 40 smash Ellis, 30; Latrina Wil­ The JSA, which repre­ Westland, was named in Michigan with the stolen thwart the efforts of law and grab robberies in liams, 38; Lorenzo D. sents the interests of the indictment, an­ watches. enforcement,” FBI Spe­ 2014. In Michigan alone, Terry, 21; DaJuan C. Mar- 21,000 retail jewelry nounced by the U.S. At­ “These crimes, com­ cial Agent in Charge Paul between 2012 and 2014, cellus, 24; Brandon P. stores, and an industry torney’s office last Fri­ mitted during business M. Abbate added. “To­ approximately 25 smash- Wilkerson, 24; Marquis consortium are offering a day. hours, are serious be­ gether, law enforcement and-grab jewelry store W. Cheatham, 24; Darien combined reward of up to •. According to the in­ cause of the danger and at every level, through robberies were commit­ S. Thompson, 21; Britnei $45,000 for information dictments, crews from trauma they create for shared intelligence, re­ ted,” the release said. Rodgers, 29; Ernie T. leading to the arrest of the metro-Detroit area the victim, customers sources, and evidence, The case is being in­ Evans, 25; Darrick Ad­ other individuals respon­ planned and executed six and sales clerks,” U.S. brought their crime vestigated by the FBI ams, 29; Brandon Mayes, sible for the robberies. robberies. The crews Attorney Barbara spree to a halt.” Oakland County Gang 20, and Shaquita Wyatt, “Clearly, as evidenced allegedly traveled across McQuade said. “These Three federal indict­ and Violent Crime Task 24, all of Detroit, as well by this case, criminals do the country to jewelry defendants (traveled) ments, related to six Force, which involves as Anthony J. Browner, not recognize jurisdic­ stores that sell Rolex around the country to robberies and charging agents and officers from 24, of Farmington Hills; tional boundaries,” Oak­ watches and other jewel­ commit their crimes in conspiracy to interfere the FBI, U.S. Immigra­ Bria Jackson, 22, of Shel­ land County Sheriff Mi­ ry. Several members of hopes of dividing and with commerce by rob­ tion and Customs En­ by Township; and Bria chael Bouchard said. the crew allegedly en­ conquering witnesses bery, were filed separate­ forcement, Oakland Stanford, 21, of Belleville. “Therefore, it is imper­ tered the jewelry stores and investigators, but ly during the last month. County Sheriff’s Office, “It’s very difficult for ative for all agencies to while they were open for with the collaboration of But the indictments fo­ Michigan State Police, a local agency to address work together to defeat business, smashed the law enforcement agen­ cus on just a fraction of Southfield Police, Bloom­ the problem by itself, but complex criminal activ­ Rolex display cases with cies across the country, the alleged criminal ac­ field Township Police, when the FBI — with its ity.”

Faulty furnace blamed for WESTLAND COP CALLS Attempted vehicle noticed the rear pas­ had been inside his vehi­ theft senger-side window was cle while it was parked broken. He said he also in the driveway. He said fire at Westland church About 4:30 a.m. Feb. found a bullet hole in the he was unsure if the 25, a resident in the driver’s-side rear interi­ vehicle had been locked. By LeAnne Rogers 29000 block of Currier or panel. The officer was Reported missing was a Staff Writer told police he and his unable to locate the bul­ three-inch folding knife wife were awakened by a let. with a seat belt cutter on A faulty furnace has loud sound in front of the end. been identified as the their home. The resident Vandalism cause of a fire that dam­ said he looked outside to A resident in the Fraud aged Christ Temple see three unknown males 29000 block of Currier A Westland man told Apostolic Faith Church attempting to remove his told police Feb. 26 that police Feb. 26 that he in Westland on Feb. 25. Polaris 400 Sportsman someone damaged the received a call from “It looks like the fur­ ATV from a trailer con­ door handle/lock on her Credit Union One about nace had a little housing FILE PHOTO nected to his pickup vehicle while it was possible fraudulent ac­ unit where the gas is A faulty furnace is blamed for the fire that damaged Christ truck. parked in her driveway. tivities. He said someone exchanged,” Wayne- Temple Apostolic Faith Church in Westland on Feb. 25. When he went outside The vehicle had been charged $164 at Meijer Westland Assistant Fire to confront the three, he rummaged but nothing and McDonald’s. He said Chief/Fire Marshal Kelly said they ran in separate was reported missing. he had the card in his Eggers said. “That structure, but the ad­ installed five years ago. directions toward the possession and hadn’t wasn’t there. That’s joining building, in­ “I don’t believe it was rear of his home and into Fraud made the charges. where it had to have cluding a community a brand-new furnace. a wooded area. The resi­ On Feb. 26, a Westland happened. There was a meeting room, was de­ The (church) insurance dent said one man got woman told police she Larceny from a small explosion with the stroyed, he said. company intends to pull into a gray Ford F-150 received a call regarding vehicle gas and the opening in “Our guys did a great out the unit and have pickup truck parked at an overdue pay-day ad­ On Feb. 27, a Garden front of the cover.” job stopping the fire. engineers look at it to the end of the street. He vance loan of an un­ City man told police that Based on evidence at The way the church was get the exact cause of said all three men were specified amount. She he was at Malarkey’s, the scene, Eggers said it built, they will be able to the fire,” Eggers said. wearing hooded sweat­ said she had never 35750 Warren Road, and appears that there was clean the sanctuary and “They can identify the shirts. opened the account, found someone had enough gas for a defla­ utilize it,” Eggers said. unit by its serial num­ which was apparently a smashed a window on his gration — not a det­ “The other half of the bers and see when it Shots fired telephone transaction. vehicle. He said a credit onation. building will have to be originally hit the Another resident in The loan was opened in card was taken from a “It’s more like a demolished and rebuilt.” streets.” the 29000 block of Curri­ 2011 but the woman said briefcase inside the car. chemical chain reaction, Eggers estimated the Suffragan Bishop er told police he was she just found out about not natural gas collected, building and contents Luke McClendon, pastor awakened by the sound and had never authorized Fraud it flashed,” Eggers said. loss for the church, lo­ of the Christ Temple of gunshots about 3 a.m. it. A Westland man told “Housekeeping was also cated on Eton east of Apostolic Faith Church, Due to his home’s prox­ police Feb. 27 that he had an issue. There were the Middlebelt and south of didn’t return calls seek­ imity to Inkster, the resi­ Larceny from a gone to H&R Block to get remains of several boxes Annapolis, at $500,000. ing comment. dent said he didn’t think vehicle his taxes done and was in close proximity to the There were three anything of the noise. A resident in the told that someone al­ furnace.” furnaces in the church, [email protected] Later in the day, he 30000 block of Marshall ready filed using his The sanctuary of the he said, with the one that 734-883-9039 said he was putting gas Court told police Feb. 25 personal information. church remains a viable caused the fire being Twitter: @LRogersObserver into his vehicle when he that overnight someone By LeAnne Rogers

WAYNE COP CALLS GARDEN CITY COP CALLS Larceny New Year. By Feb. 26, gan Ave., after all four Hit and run The Hyundai driver er then left the Wal­ she found that UPS had tires and rims, valued at stopped to talk to the greens parking lot and A resident in the reported the package $2,400, were reported A 21-year-old Canton truck driver. He said that didn’t wait for police to 32000 block of Carlisle delivered to her front stolen from a 2015 Chev­ Township man said a while he was calling the respond. Parkway told police Feb. porch Jan. 28. rolet Impala parked on driver struck his 2014 police, the Hyundai driv­ 26 that she ordered a The package wasn’t the lot. The vehicle was Chevy Silverado about er said that he would wait Break-in pair of high-heeled boots received, said the wom­ left sitting on bricks. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and left for the police in the near­ Garden City police and a coat valued at $72 an, adding that she uses An employee discov­ the area without ex­ by Walgreens parking lot. and the business owner on Jan. 20. her front door and would ered the theft and also a changing information. As the truck driver at 155 N. Inkster Road The woman said the have noticed a delivery. window smashed on the The driver of a Hyun­ waited for police to ar­ responded to an alarm at package hadn’t arrived, vehicle. The theft was dai was coming out of the rive, he saw a passenger about 3 a.m. March 3. but because it was com­ Vandalism believed to have oc­ 7-Eleven at Ford and get out of the Hyundai, They found damage to a ing from China, she On Feb. 26, police curred during the previ­ Merriman when he hit go into Walgreens and window and a door. thought there was a were called to Mark ous week. the passenger side of the return holding some­ Checking the prem­ delay due to Chinese Chevrolet, 33200 Michi­ By LeAnne Rogers truck. thing. The Hyundai driv- ises, they found nothing disturbed. The officer noted there was still money in the register. Police also contacted a driver making a delivery to the nearby Wendy’s restaurant about the same time for informa­ tion, but that driver said he did not see any unusu­ al activity. Theft A resident in the 32000 SALWAN ANTON, DO JANET MULLINGS, MD MUSHABIR SABIR, MD block of Kathryn report­ C ardiology Obstetrics & General Surgery & ed about 1:45 a.m. March Preventative cardiology G yn ecolo gy Weight Loss Surgery 3 that an acquaintance and management of Preventative women's High-quality surgical stole prescription medi­ cardiac conditions care, prenatal an4 care at Providence cation he had just filled Garden City childbirth services, Hospital; pre and post and left in his unlocked & Livonia minimally-invasive appointments available in car. The suspect later 734-464-3251 gynecological surgery Farmington Hills, called the victim to say Garden City & Garden City, Novi that he planned to sell the Southfield & So u thfield medication. 248-849-8300 248-465-3910 While the police offi­ cer was writing out the police report, the thief called the victim who handed the cell phone to the officer. The suspect denied involvement. Someone claiming to be the suspect’s brother took the phone and began cursing at the police PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER officer at which time the 2020 Middlebelt Rd. officer ended the con­ Garden C ity, Ml 48135 versation. The victim SrJOHN wanted the police report Providence doctors in so that he could get the Providence PHYSICIAN NETWORK * prescription refilled. your neighborhood. By Sue Buck Believe in better STJOHNPROVIDENCE.ORG/GARDENCITY 866-501-DOCS (3627)

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Franklin High School tion and experience in will be a culinary melting food preparation, food pot when local restau­ safety and hospitality rants bring their popular management. dishes to a special event For the Livonia Culi­ called the Livonia Culi­ nary Tour, students are nary Tour, set for 1-4 p.m. recruiting local restau­ Sunday, March 15. rants to participate and Hosted by the Livonia they are seeking dona­ Public Schools Hospital­ tions. They will also be ity Management Pro­ working as hosts at the gram, the event will fea­ event. ture food samples from a Participants will in­ variety of area eateries clude more than 20 res­ and will serve as a fund­ taurants, including Coach raiser for the program. Insignia and Glass House This first-time event Cafe, plus the culinary will provide needed programs at Schoolcraft funds for the Hospitality College, Henry Ford Management Program to College and Oakland replace old equipment Community College. and purchase some need­ Chefs from around the ed equipment. Great Lakes region will “We are trying to have also be on hand. an exemplary program, The event will take to allow students to ei­ place in the south cafete­ ther further their educa­ ria; enter front doors at tion or find a job after Franklin High School, school. Unlike other pro­ located at 31000 Joy grams in the area, we are Road, just east of Merri- behind the times,” pro­ man. Tickets are $15 in gram instructor Chris­ advance (available now tine Bednarczyk said. at FHS and at the Livonia LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Hospitality Man­ Career Technical Center) Culinary student Arryn Dochenetz, from Stevenson High agement Program for or by calling 734-744- School, works on a recipe during a recent class session in the high school students in 2655 ext. 47184. Tickets LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS LPS Hospitality Management course offered through the Livonia Public Schools will also be sold at the Josh Heath is busy in the kitchen, during a recent class in the Livonia Career Technical Center. offers hands-on instruc­ door for $20. LPS Hospitality Management program. Area Salvation Army thrift stores holding clothing sales Bust out of the winter­ “Spring is around the around the metro area » Garden City Thrift tation Centers, indepen­ them to resist the desire time blues with The corner, but with Michi­ can stay comfortable Store, 28982 Ford, east of dently funded, 180-day to abuse a substance and Salvation Army South­ gan’s ever-changing each and every season.” Middlebelt, Garden City; residential rehabilitation regain their rightful east Michigan Adult weather it’s difficult to In addition to 50-per­ 734-261-7175. program for adults. place as contributing Rehabilitation Center predict the type of cloth­ cent savings on clothing, » Livonia Thrift The ARC is an in­ members of society. (ARC) family thrift ing you’ll need for out­ shoppers can pick up Store, 33600 Plymouth tegral part of The Salva­ Completely self-fund- stores during an exclu­ door conditions,” said great deals on shoes, Road, west of Farming- tion Army's mission, and ed, the ARC draws its sive 50-percent off cloth­ Merle Miller, adminis­ accessories, home goods, ton Road, Livonia, 734- offers substance-abusing entire operating budget ing sale Saturday, March trator of The Salvation furniture and more dur­ 425-7573. adults the opportunity to from the revenue of the 7. Army Southeast Michi­ ing bonus sales an­ » Redford Thrift rebuild their lives 34 Salvation Army Thrift Doors will be open at gan Adult Rehabilitation nounced throughout the Store, 27170 Grand River through a voluntary, Stores in Southeast the nonprofit’s 32 metro Tenter day. Ave. and Eight Mile, short-term residential Michigan. Detroit thrift stores “At The Salvation Locally, the deals can Redford, 313-255-0777. self-help program de­ For more information, fromn 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Army thrift stores, we’re be found at the: Proceeds from all signed to establish a visit www.salarmy and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its pleased to provide af­ » Canton Thrift Store, stores benefit The Salva­ sense of dignity, self­ thrift.com or call 313- two dollar stores in Pon­ fordable, high-quality 43403 Joy, near Sheldon, tion Army Southeast esteem and personal 965-7760. tiac and Detroit. clothing, so families Canton; 734-416-1925. Michigan Adult Rehabili­ strength that will allow

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City, businesses m eet to connect

Diverse group turns out at Westland City Hall

By LeAnne Rogers focus on how the city Staff Writer facilitates and partners with businesses ranging Banks, a bowling alley, from employment pro­ a greenhouse, restau­ grams, Downtown Devel­ rants, a tire store, high- opment Authority in­ tech businesses. All types centives and Commercial of businesses were repre­ Redevelopment Districts. sented as Westland host­ “I loved it, especially ed Business Connect. the part about the DDA Representatives from district. I’d be very in­ more than 100 businesses terested in incentives for filled the meeting room facades,” said Gloria at Westland City Hall for Mrozek, banking center a meeting giving infor­ manager/vice president mation on Westland’s at Comerica Bank on Youth Works Program, South Wayne Road. Westland Works, the Fast “We’re in the CRD. We Track Program, City need it in our area. That Wide Marketing opportu­ was my biggest takeaway nities, Downtown Devel­ today.” opment Authority grants Accompanied by her and the city’s local pref­ branch business relation­ erence ordinance that ship banker Jeff Robbins, gives Westland busi­ Mrozek said having ev­ nesses a competitive eryone introduce them­ advantage in the bidding selves helped them get to process. know about businesses in “Westland is open for the area. business. It’s easy to say, Wireless infrastruc­ but you’ve got to back it ture manager for 123Net, up. I think we do,” West- Jim Hart said the Busi­ land Mayor William Wild ness Connect was really WLND said. “We have a strong great. Representatives from more than 100 businesses attended the Westland Business Connect. future.” “I’m looking forward Everyone in atten­ to see what happens with dance was asked to stand things like Youth Works. existing businesses. Those efforts are pay­ nesses already interested homes. and introduce them­ I’d like to look into it,” he “Economic devel­ ing off, Fodale said, with in the soon-to be vacated “I believe they sold 15 selves. “We have such a said. “I’m very excited at opment didn’t stop when recent addition of stores, spot next to Best Buy. homes in two weeks. It’s diverse crowd. I’m so what the mayor and the economy crashed,” such as Charming Char­ Among a number of a real bellwether for the pleased,” Wild said. council have already said Westland Economic lie, Shoe Carnival and developments, Wild cited city,” Wild said. “Those Attendees saw videos done.” Development Director Ulta at Westland Shop­ the rapid sales of new are young families that about the youth works Members of the city’s Lori Fodale, adding city ping Center. Bed, Bath & homes under construc­ will fuel our city and program, marketing economic development representatives annually Beyond is relocating to tion at the new Clyde schools.” opportunities and recent team took questions and attended the Interna­ Warren Road, spurring Smith Farm subdivision. new investment in the talked about the city’s tional Conference of other retailers to open in The development, on [email protected] city, municipal and pri­ efforts to facilitate new Shopping Centers to the Westridge strip cen­ Newburgh south of Joy, 734-883-9039 vate. There was also a business and growth for market Westland. ter, she said. Other busi­ will have nearly 200 Twitter: @LRogersObserver

Lawmakers hold Westland pastor gives invocation before Michigan Senate Sen. Hoon-Yung Hop- local office hours good, D-Taylor, wel­ comed local pastor Ty­ Local lawmakers will ment. Plawecki also will will conduct monthly son Nofzinger to pro­ hold district offices hold office hours from office hours for March vide the invocation for hours next week. 9-10:30 a.m. March 9 at in Wayne from 4-5 p.m. the opening of the Feb. State Sen. David Kne- Mr. Mike’s, 6047 N. Friday, March 13. The 11 Senate session. Nofz­ zek, D-Dearborn Heights, Wayne Road, Westland. office hours will be held inger is the lead pastor will be hosting an office They also can contact: at the Wayne Public at Westland Free Meth­ hour Monday, March 9, in » Knezek by phone at Library, 3737 S. Wayne odist Church. Garden City with State 517-373-0994 or by email Road, and will be open “I was very pleased MICHIGAN SENATE Rep. Julie Plawecki and at sendknezek@sen- to the public. to welcome Pastor Nofz­ Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood joins Pastor Tyson Nofzinger of Wayne County Commis­ ate.michigan.gov. Colbeck will be on inger to the Senate floor Westland Free Methodist Church as he delivers the invocation sioner Richard LeBlanc. » Plawecki by phone hand to answer ques­ today,” Hopgood said. for the opening of the Senate session on Feb. 11. They will be at the toll-free at 844-347-8011 tions and respond to “His words of encour­ Maplewood Center, 31735 or email her at juliepla- concerns any residents agement and blessing Maplewood, Garden City, [email protected]. of his district may have. remind us of the great ministry full time in 2005 Westland Free Methodist from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. » LeBlanc by phone at No appointment is nec­ responsibility we have after working as the Church since June 2012. Residents will have 313-224-8855 or by email essary. as lawmakers to lead director of technology Senators are able to the opportunity to meet at Districtl2@wayne- For more information people, create smart and as a part-time in­ invite individuals from with Knezek, Plawecki county.com. or to contact Colbeck, policies and manage structor at a community their districts to lead the and LeBlanc to discuss State Sen. Patrick call 517-373-5713 or visit resources for our state.” college. He and his wife chamber in an invocation their concerns about Colbeck and District www.senatorpatrick- Nofzinger was raised Bethany have three at the beginning of every state and county govern­ Manager Penny Crider colbeck.com. in Ohio and entered the daughters. He has served session.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Shamrock Shuffle tary photos with the East­ year. 21, at Westland Bowl, table agreement, send an Feud fundraiser at 12:30 St. Thomas the Apostle er Bunny. Outdoor Easter 5940 N. Wayne Road, email to GCmom2mom- p.m. Saturday, March 21, Egg Hunts, grouped by Business Alliance Westland. [email protected] or call at New Life, 33111 Ford, Parish will hold its annual age for children 2-12, will 734-277-0791 and leave a and Garden City. Shamrock Shuffle card The Garden City Busi­ Tickets are $15 for Party at 7 p.m. Wednes­ start at 11 a.m. During the adults and $10 for chil­ message. Get a team of five to­ event, there will be a DJ, ness Alliance will meet at day, March 11, in the St. 9 a.m. Friday, March 13, dren and include two gether or join one of ours. Raphael Activities build­ cake walk, face painting, games with shoes, pizza Spaghetti Dinner Pastor Chris Smothers fire trucks and more. at the Straight Farm­ ing, 31530 Merriman, house Museum, 6221 and pop. There also will The Dyer Senior Cen­ will be our game show Garden City. Dress for the weather Merriman, Garden City. be raffle prizes for adults ter in Westland is holding host. The cost is $10 per Tickets are $8 and as this is a rain or shine and children. Tickets are its monthly spaghetti person. There will be event. Tickets are $2 for The business group available from 1-4 p.m. food concessions avail­ include dessert, coffee, meets on the second Fri­ dinner from 4-7 p.m. children ages 2-12 and $1 Saturdays at the West- Friday, March 27. Enjoy able. Blarney bags, and table for adults and children day of each month. For land Historic Village and door prizes. Hot more information, visit spaghetti, salad and des­ For more information, over age 12. Park, on Wayne Road sert for $8 for adults, $4 call the church at 734- dogs, sloppy joes, pop, the alliance website at between Marquette and ships and water will be gcbiz48135.org or email for children age 12 and 326-7000. Soccer signups Cherry Hill or by calling under. Children age 3 and available for purchase. gcbusinessal- Ryan at 734-756-0769. For more information, Westland Free Method­ [email protected]. under are free. Trivia Night call 734-427-1533 or 734- ist Church presents Up­ In March, the center Mom 2 Mom sale The Ss. Simon and Jude 422-8465. ward Soccer, a fun, fair, Youth Assistance will hold its monthly Catholic Community will and competitive soccer Garden City High game night at 6 p.m. The Westland Youth hold a trivia night at 6 Easter activities league for kids ages 4 School will have a Mom 2 Thursday, March 12. p.m. Saturday, April 25, at through sixth-grade Assistance Program and Mom sale from 9 a.m. to 2 the Taylor Teen Health The Dyer Center is at the church, 32500 Palmer, The First United Meth­ Practices start the first p.m. Saturday, April 18. 36745 Marquette, east of east of Venoy, Westland. odist Church of Wayne Center is hosting a “Be Early-bird is at 8:30 a.m. will hold an “EGG” Stra- week of April and the Proud! Be Responsible!” Newburgh. For more Doors open at 6 p.m. vaganza from 2-4 p.m. first game is April 18. The workshop for youth from The price is $25 for an information, call 734-419- and trivia begins prompt­ Saturday, March 28, at cost is $65 per child. For 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8-foot table, including 2020. ly at 7 p.m. Preregister the church at 3 Towne more information or to March 14 and March 28 space for a standard-size for $20 per team (maxi­ register, call 737-728- and April 18, at the Dor­ clothes rack that you Google workshop mum of four persons). At Square, Wayne. 2600 or visit www.live- provide or a small shelf. There will be snacks, sey Center, 32715 Dorsey, People in Wayne are the door the cost is $30, if sare changing.com. east of Venoy, Westland. The seller keeps all the space available. It in­ crafts, Bible stories, profits from everything looking for what down­ songs and egg dying. The church is at 1421 “Be Proud, Be Respon­ town businesses offer — cludes 10 rounds of ques­ Venoy, between Cherry sold at their table. A tions, popcorn and one Bring a dozen hard-boiled sible!” is a pregnancy and large-item area will also and they’re looking on­ eggs. The event is for Hill and Palmer, West- HIV/AIDS prevention line. That’s why Wayne food choice for each land. be available for items team. Food choices are children ages kindergar­ program for adolescent (high chairs, strollers, Main Street is teaming up ten through fifth-grade. youth ages 12-18. It is with Google to host a free four hot dogs and four Trains of Wayne exersaucers, swings, chips or one pepperoni or For more information, interactive, fun, and most etc.) that do not fit on or workshop to help busi­ importantly, it works. All nesses get online and on cheese pizza from Mari­ call the church at 734- The Wayne Historical under your table. There na’s. Additional food 722-4672 between 9 a.m. Society will present “The participants will get a will also be a pre-sale for the map. The Let’s Put free snack in the morn­ Wayne on the Map! Work­ items and beverages and 1 p.m. Monday- Trains of Wayne,” with those who reserve a ta­ (beer, coolers, pop, water, Thursdays. local train historian Rich­ ing, free lunch and free ble. There will be more shop will be at 6 p.m. prizes. TUesday, March 24, at the coffee) will be available » The Westland Area ard Andrews, at 7:30 p.m. than 75 tables. for purchase. Thursday, March 12, at For more information Wayne Fire Station, 3300 Jaycees will hold their A concession stand will S. Wayne Road, south of There will be a 50/50 annual Easter Egg-Stra- the Wayne Historical or to register, call the be open throughout the Museum, 1 Towne Westland Youth Assis­ Glenwood raffle (tickets are $1 vaganza from 10 a.m. to 1 sale as well as a bake each, three for $2,10 for p.m. Saturday, March 21, Square. tance Program at 734- sale. Admission to the To reserve a spot, call 467-7904. 734-629-6822 or email $5 and 25 for $10) and at the Wayne-Ford Civic Doors open at 7 p.m. sale is $1 (early bird is prizes — mystery prizes, League, 1661N. Wayne There is no charge for $2). All profits from this director@downtown- wayne.org. $100 for first place, $80 Road, Westland. this program and all are Bowling fundraiser sale will go to the GCHS for second place, $60 for A pancake breakfast welcome. Time to spare? Enjoy PTSA. For more informa­ third place and $20 for will be served at 10 a.m. Join the Wayne Histori­ some bowling while help­ tion or to reserve a table, Family Feud last place. Following breakfast, cal Society and share the ing the Westland Historic visit our Facebook page New Life Church of For more information, there will be indoor history. Membership Village Park from noon to at www.facebook.com/ Garden City will host its call Kathy Hansen at crafts and complemen­ dues are only $10 per 3 p.m. Saturday, March gcmom2momsale for a fourth annual Family 734-716-4436.

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Greenmead Historical Park hosts COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Community Calendar runs Time/date: 10 a.m . to noon Senior Center, 15218 Farming- in the Observer as space per­ Saturday, March 7. ton Road, Livonia. vintage wedding dress display mits. Nonprofit groups and Location: McKinley Coopera­ Details: See great 3D images, community organizations are tive Preschool, 555 S. Wayne and learn how to make your welcome to submit news of Road, Westland. own 3D pictures. Meetings Happily Ever After, an upcoming events. Include a Details: Open house for include a 3D program, refresh­ event showcasing an­ daytime telephone number McKinley Cooperative Pre­ ment break, and a competition tique and vintage wed­ and contact person. Email school. among members. Stereo ding gowns and photos, address is: ksmith@home- cameras, 3D movies and edu­ Contact: Erin Gibbons,734- will take place from 7- townlife.com . cational videos are available 729-7222; 9:30 p.m. Thursday, for members to rent. The COMIC BOOK, CARD, http://mckinleypreschool.org/. March 19, at Greenmead COLLECTIBLE SHOW highlight of the meeting will WILLOW CREEK be the premiere of "Ireland in Historical Park in Livo­ Time/date: 9:30 a m. to 3:30 PRESCHOOL OPEN 3D," a program about the nia. p.m. Saturday, March 7. HOUSE recent travels of the Irish band The gowns will be Location: Redford Aldersgate Time/date: 6:30-8 p.m. Tues­ Blackthorn around the Emer­ from the 1890s to 1974. United Methodist Church, day, March 10. ald Isle, by one of its members. 10000 Beech Daly Road, Red- The exhibits will include A 3D image competition will ford. Location: Willow Creek Coop­ the wedding gown, shoes conclude the evening's events. erative Preschool, 36660 Cherry and wedding planning Details: More than 30 tables. The meetings are free to Hill Road, Westland. book from the 2002 Guests include actor/inventor attend, and visitors are always movie “My Big Fat Ron Baratono, a local actor Details: Willow Creek Coop welcom e. who has appeared in Oz the Preschool has classes for 4-year- Greek Wedding.” Contact: www.Detroit3D.org , Great and Powerful and Ides olds, 3-year-olds and 2-year- Attendees will begin or call Dennis at 248-398-3591. at the decorated Historic o f March with George Clooney olds for the 2015-16 school and the TV show Detroit 187. year. BOATING SAFETY This wedding gown from 1956 will be among the vintage Newburg Church for a Admission is $2. A ge 10 and Contact: 734-326-0078. Time/date: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, presentation of wedding dresses on display. under are free. Concessions March 12 to May 7. music and traditions, LIVONIA NEIGHBORS available until 2 p.m. The AND FRIENDS Location: Stevenson High followed by a “reception” admission fee will be donated School, 33500 Six Mile Road, Time/date: 7 p.m . Tuesday, at the Alexander Blue There will also be door advance. to the Methodist Children's Livonia. March 10. House featuring hors prizes from area busi­ Proceeds benefit Home. Details: Eight-week course Location: Emmanuel Lutheran d’oeuvres, sparkling nesses. Greenmead Historical Contact: 734-258-5026. approved by National Associa- , Church, 34567 Seven Mile beverages, wedding cake Tickets are $15 each, Park. Call 248-477-7375 tion of Boating Law Adminis­ MICHIGAN CRAFTERS Road, Livonia. and coffee. and must be purchased in for more information. MARKETPLACE trator. Includes boat handling, Details: Livonia Neighbors and seamanship, radio procedure, Time/date: Saturday, M arch 7. Friends, a wom en's club in trailering and legal require­ Location: Laurel Park Place Livonia, will hold its general ments. Meets Michigan jet ski mall, Livonia. meeting followed by a club requirements. Certificate Proposal 1 wording approved Details: Michigan artist, favorite, pizza and bingo. based upon completion. crafters, designers and micro­ Livonia Neighbors and Friends Minimum age: 13 years with­ enterprises are invited to sell is open to women who live/ out parent. Cost is $45. work in Livonia and its sur­ Wording was ap­ who was among those taxes on gasoline/diesel their products including jewel­ Contact: Larry Dunn, dunnlar- rounding communities. Gener­ proved Feb. 25 for Pro­ testifying at last week’s fuel for vehicles on pub­ ry, beauty products, hats, gifts, ry@ att.net; 313-529-8453. al meetings are held at 7 p.m. posal 1, a tax issue head­ hearing before Michi­ lic roads. ceramics, t-shirts and more at REDFORD CIVIC ed for the May 5 ballot, gan’s state board of can­ Increase portion of the Michigan Crafters Market­ the second Tuesday of each month, September through SYMPHONY but a local activist re­ vassers. use tax dedicated to place. Tables spaces are avail­ May. Special activity groups ORCHESTRA CONCERT mains unhappy over The board voted 3-1 in School Aid Fund (SAF). able for $75 each fo r up to 100 vendors. continue to meet year round. Time/date: 3 p.m. Sunday, what it will favor the wording. Expand use of SAF to New members are always Contact: www.Michigan M arch 15. say. This is how Proposal 1 community colleges and welcom e. CraftersMarketplace.com. Location: Covenant Commu- ' If ap­ will appear on the May 5 career/technical Contact: livonianeighbors proved, ballot: education, and prohibit MINERAL AND nity Church 25800 Student LAPIDARY AUCTION andfriends.tripod.com. Street, Redford. Proposal 1 “A proposal to amend use for 4-year colleges/ SHAMROCK SHUFFLE The Redford Civic Time/date: 11 a.m . to 6 p.m. Details: would the State Constitution to universities. Symphony Orchestra will Saturday, March 7/, and noon Time/date: 7 p.m . W ednesday, increase increase the sales/use tax Give effect to laws, present a concert featuring the' to 6 p.m . Sunday, March 8. M arch 11. the state from 6% to 7% to replace including those that: works of German masters. Location: VistaTech Center, Location: St. Raphael Activ­ sales tax to and supplement reduced Increase sales/use tax Adm ission is free. Schoolcraft College, 18600 ities building, 31530 Merriman, 7 percent revenue to the School Aid to 7%, as authorized by Contact: 313-384-7204. Haggerty Road, Livonia. Garden City. to pay for Fund and local units of constitutional amend­ Details: Tickets are $8 and FAMILY FEUD road repairs as well as government caused by ment. Details: Sponsored by the Roamin Club, the event in­ include dessert, coffee, Blarney Time/date: 12:30 p.m. Sat­ set aside money for pub­ the elimination of the Increase gasoline/ cludes hourly silent and verbal bags and table and door prizes urday, March 21. sales/use tax on gasoline diesel fuel tax and adjust for St. Thomas the Apostle lic schools, local govern­ auctions for crystals, fossils, Location: New Life Church, Parish for its annual Shamrock ment and other projects. and diesel fuel for vehi­ annually for inflation, slabs, cutting rough and more; 33111 Ford, Garden City. cles operating on public special auctions for children, Shuffle card. Hot dogs, sloppy But Wes Nakagiri, of increase vehicle regis­ Details: Get a team o f five hourly door prizes and daily joes, pop, chips and water will Hartland Township- roads, and to give effect tration fees, and dedicate together or join one at New grand prizes. Free admission be available for purchase. based RetakeOurGov, to laws that provide addi­ revenue for roads and Life's fourth annual Family and parking. Auction benefits Details: For more information, said the proposal offers tional money for roads other transportation Feud fundraiser. Pastor Chris call 734-427-1533 or 734-422- no guarantees the money and other transportation purposes. the Roamin Club Endowment Smothers will be the game 8465. would be used as indicat­ purposes by increasing Expand competitive Fund and Tom Williams Schol­ show host. Cost is $10 per ed. the gas tax and vehicle bidding and warranties arship at Schoolcraft. 3D PHOTOGRAPHY person. There will be food “Prop 1 provides no registration fees. for road projects. Contact: 248-348-5093; 248- CLUB MEETING concessions available. 981-9673. constitutional guarantees The proposed consti­ Increase earned in­ Time/date: 7-9:30 p.m. Contact: For more informa­ that funds won’t be di­ tutional amendment come tax credit. PRESCHOOL OPEN Wednesday, March 11. tion, call the church at 734- verted to legislative pet would: Should this proposal HOUSE Location: Livonia Civic Park 326-7000. projects,” said Nakagiri, Eliminate sales/use be adopted?” Spring Celebration!

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By Sue Mason Changing style as people came in to eat, Staff Writer drink and cheer on the BEAVER CREEK Papadopolous took home team, according to SALOON & James Papadopolous over Beaver Creek last general manager Misty GRILL has a plan to make Bea­ September and has Lindquist. ver Creek Saloon and transformed it. A west­ “The other restau­ Location: 1609 Wayne Grill a destination on ern theme has replaced rants had brunches and I Road, Westland Sundays, and it starts the woodsy outdoor style always wondered why Hours: 11 a.m . to 11:30 this Sunday, March 8, and the menu has been we didn’t one,” Lindquist p.m. Monday-Thursday, with the launch of a Sun­ revamped to feature said. 11 a.m . to 2 a.m. Friday day brunch buffet. longtime favorites and and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. “It’s going to be the new additions with a Getting help to 11:30 p.m. Sunday. best brunch in the uni­ western bent. It also is Papadopolous, who Details: Dine in or call verse,” Papadopolous offering live bands after grew up in Royal Oak for carry-out orders. Call said. “I love brunches, I 9 p.m.on weekends to and now lives in Shelby ahead for reservations. go to them all the time, SUE MASON increase the night life, Township, is getting help Beaver Creek also offers but this is going to be so Preparing for the launch of a new Sunday brunch at Beaver and added a salad bar as with the restaurant from catering, with a $3 good that everyone will Creek in Westland are manager Misty Lindquist (from left), part of the Pony Express his aunt, Cleo Papadopo­ delivery fee. Orders must come.” owner James Papadopolous, chef Shane Cupps and Cleo lunch menu, which lous. A former restau­ be over $25 and delivery Papadopolous’s goal is Papadopolous. comes with a 15-minute rant owner, she got him within a five-mile radius. to start off perfect and guarantee. his start in the business Phone: 734-722-5330 or then fine tune Beaver The addition of the working for her as a a t www.facebook.com/ Creek’s Sunday Brunch area, a Bloody Mary bar. want on your Bloody Sunday Brunch is part of dishwasher and bus boy beavercreek1609 Buffet. It will be served It’s a build-your-own Mary.” its evolution. many years ago. from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. meal on top of a Bloody The all-you-can-eat Beaver Creek has an “The only reason I got Sundays and feature a Mary. Anything and brunch costs $17.99 for early liquor license, into the restaurant busi­ prime rib carving sta­ everything is game, and adults, $14.99 for seniors allowing it to serve alco­ ness was to have an awe­ in mind. tion, breakfast, hot Papadopolous has a gro­ and $11.99 for children holic beverages before some Sunday brunch,” “I hope every seat is lunch, omelet, waffle and cery list of items that ages 5-12. Children age 4 noon. It sampled the he said. “Brunches are a filled and there’s a line dessert stations, salad will be available to gussy and under are free. Add brunch waters last Octo­ destination point.” out the door,” he said. and pasta bars and fresh up the drink. the Bloody Mary bar for ber when the Detroit Working with Chef fruits. “Bloody Mary bars $6 per glass or a Marmo­ Lions played the Atlanta Shane Cupps, Papadopo- [email protected] He’s also offering are a huge trend,” Papa­ set with fresh orange Falcons in London at 9:30 louses and Lindquist are 734-674-2332 what he believes is one- dopolous said. “You set it juice and fuzzy cham­ a.m. The main floor of preparing for Sunday’s Twitter: @SusanMarieMason of-a-kind in the metro up and put anything you pagne for $5. the restaurant was full launch, all with one goal

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"What came out loud and clear is that the community needs more education about basic financial planning, debt reduction, college funding, and the danger of overusing credit cards," she said. Schueneman is working to develop an educational series through the chamber on these topics. In addition to multicultural groups, Schueneman also is reaching out to women and to Millennials. She has recently brought on five women for staff positions and another nine women as financial professionals. Schueneman has spoken at various women's organizations and events in hopes of recruiting more women. "A lot of ourtop producers are women," she said. "The job is appealing to women because it offers a lot of flexibility and opportunities for development, growth and advancement." Linder Schueneman's leadership MassMutual Southeast Michigan also is reaching out to Millennials, both in terms of recruiting and to develop a younger clientele. She has spoken at college campuses and to alumni groups, and is using newer technologies, such as video Under New Leadership, Mass Mutual Southeast Michigan conferencing and social media to reach this tech-sawy audience. Seeks Growth Through Community Outreach Overall, Schueneman is creating an innovative vision that brings MassMutual Southeast Southfield, Mich., Feb. 22, 2015 -When Colleen Schueneman took over full leadership Michigan squarely into the 21st Century. She has created a one-stop shop at her agency, of MassMutual Southeast Michigan last summer, she immediately set about building where clients can access an array of services under one roof. relationships with different segments of the community. 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CITY OF LIVONIA R E G U L A R M E E T IN G SYN O P SIS: 02/02/2015 Present: Nash, Kritzman, Pastor, Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Brosnan Absent: None Items were received and filed. #27-15 Approving the minutes of meeting on 01/21/15. #28-15 Approving request from Irene Vaughn to close Arthur Street on June 13, 2015 for a graduation party. #29-15 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Livonia and the State of Michigan for full access to the Michigan Centralized Birth Certification System. #30-15 Approving the appointment of Cathryn White to the Board of Review for a term of three years. #31-15 Approving an application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for ActuaPlast NA Inc. #32-15 No Further Action with respect to an Application for Exemption of Personal Property submitted by ActuaPlast NA Inc. #33-15 Approving Petition 2014-11-01-07, submitted by NPM Acquisitions, LLC, to rezone properties on the corner of Schoolcraft and Inkster Roads and to refer the matter to Law to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. #34-15 Authorize the Department of Law to resolve claims on behalf of Robert Domino, et al. and Auto Club Insurance Co., et al.. as well as improvements to the Sanitary Sewer System over the next two years. #35-15 Suspend the rules to permit items that do not appear on the agenda. #36-15 Approving a Notice of Intent Resolution to issue Revenue Bonds for improvements to the Water Supply System of the City’s existing Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System. #37-15 Approving an extension of contract between the Conference of Western Wayne and Livonia Youth Assistance Program through September 30, 2016. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION!!! Full text of the official minutes available in the Office of the City Clerk. Susan A. Hoff • Over 150 Exhibitors Summit on the Park Livonia City Clerk Publish: March 5, 2015 lo-ooo<>233948 3x3 • Multiple Raffles 46000 Summit Parkway • Kids Project Center - CITY OF WESTLAND 2015 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW Sponsored by Home Depot Expo Hours: The City of Westland Board of Review will be conducting the 2015 March Board of Review and • Variety of Workshops* will convene in the City Council Chambers at 36300 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan 48185. Saturday 9am-5pm The regular Board of Review schedule is as follows: • ‘The Appliance Doctor” Sunday 11am-3pm ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Tuesday, March 3, 2015,9:30 a.m. Joe Gagnon Droadcasting APPEAL HEARINGS BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY Live on Saturday Monday, March 9,2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10,2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Free Home Improvement Sponsored by: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MAIL-IN APPEALS REVIEW ONLY Tips & Coupon Rooklet Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • live Woodcarving O bserver & E ccentric Other hearing dates and times may be scheduled as needed. Hearings are by appointment h o m e t ownlife.com MEDIA only. COMPLETED 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW PETITIONS ARE NECESSARY, and must Demonstrations be submitted to the Assessor’s Office, prior to your appointment. The deadline for submitting petitions for all persons wishing to appeal in person before the Board of Review is Wednesday, March 11, 2015. A resident or non-resident taxpayer may file a petition with the Board of Review without the requirement of a personal appearance by the taxpayer or a representative. An agent must have written authority to represent the owner and it must be submitted to the Board of Review on the form prescribed by the assessor’s office. Written petitions must be received by Wednesday, March 11,2015 to be reviewed by the Board. Postmarks are not accepted. Copies of the notices stating the dates and times of the meetings will be posted and published in the local newspaper. All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (734) 467-3160. Eileen DeHart, CMC City Clerk Publish: February 19, 26, and March 5, 2015 1 n, nnAnOTAT-i c e

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In his Gen Y Observations from Someone Actually taking on real issues in our state, the country and the Part of the Generation, Adam Singer noted that Gen Y world. is “colorblind, race blind and open to all lifestyle The Social Justice Club has been raising aware­ choices.” ness around the high school. Their conversations Posted on the Future Buzz web page, Singer wrote have touched on immigration reform, deportations, * that “Gen Y doesn’t segregate human beings the way asylum, gay marriage/rights for children of gay mar­ pr previous generations do. We don’t view the world in riage and the crisis in the Middle East. There are races or colors and we don’t judge people based on those who may have cringed seeing our report Sun­ lifestyle choices and try and tell them what they can day on Joanna Hill, a transgender woman who spoke and cannot do.” to the Gay/Straight Alliance at the high school last “Despite the backwards decisions of our current week. It was a frank conversation about being differ­ society, in the not-so-distant future when everyone is ent in a world that isn’t all that accepting. It was both given the same set of rights, we will look back on to­ insightful and educational. day the same way we currently look back at a genera­ Many of the issues these groups are looking at are tion which gave people rights based purely on color.” in the forefront of today’s news. In Washington, D.C., Gen Y, or the Millenials, like every generation be­ lawmakers have locked in a battle over funding, and BfLL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER fore it has questioned, challenged and changed soci­ at the heart of the squabble is the President’s immi­ Students Darian Sarten and Nick Leon listen to Joanna Hill's ety. They have looked at life and asked why and then gration reform. The issue of same-sex marriages will presentation to the Gay/Straight Alliance, which meets created their own version. Certainly, this forward be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, and it seems no Thursdays after school at Garden City High School. thinking and accompanying behavior has given par­ common ground can be found to resolve the decades- ents fits, but in the end, each generation has advanced old dispute between Palestine and Israel. our culture. High school isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, tively, are providing those tools. In the past few weeks, we have had the opportunity let alone 10 years ago, and nor is the world. Teachers Today’s young people are doing what other genera­ to see the next generation in action at Garden City have been challenged to adequately prepare their tions have done — questioned the status quo—and it’s High School. What we saw were young people who are students for college and careers when they leave high good to see that schools like Garden City High School embracing the world around them and working to school. and teachers like Echegoyn and Marsh are helping make it a better place for all concerned. That preparation also needs to include the tools to them find their answers. What they decide will shape The high school’s Social Justice Club and Gay/ deal with a society that is ever changing. Teachers the future for the next generation. Straight Alliance are not what some would consider like Vicki Echegoyn and Joanne Marsh, who lead the The only question we have is what that future will typical high school clubs, but these two groups are Social Justice Club and Gay/Straight Alliance respec- look like.

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The 2009 Congress sure made it sound simple: Re­ penalty next year increases to as much as 2 percent of ance was a bad idea from the beginning. If people quire Americans to obtain health insurance or face a your household income. have access to affordable, comprehensive health in­ financial penalty. Of course, there is nothing simple (If you have questions about what to do, good luck surance, they don’t need to be forced to buy it. The about the Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance getting a hold of someone at the Internal Revenue mandate was a gift from Congress to private insur­ mandate. Millions of Americans are being reminded Service. Cuts to the agency’s budget means there may ers. It doesn’t get any better than the government re­ of that this tax season. be no one to help when you call.) quiring Americans to buy your product and even us­ If any member of your household was uninsured While a single-payer health insurance system is ing public money to help them pay for it. last year, filing taxes includes filling out a worksheet looking pretty good right about now, the Obama ad­ Many aspects of the reform law can work without providing month-by-month details about coverage. ministration can’t create that on its own. So it’s con­ the insurance mandate. Americans will be protected More than 6 million Americans obtained insurance sidering crafting more exemptions so more Ameri­ from unfair insurance practices. They will still have through exchanges created by Obamacare. The vast cans can avoid paying penalties. The White House is the option of buying affordable coverage, regardless majority of them received subsidies in advance to concerned the complexities and fines will create ad­ of health problems. Adult children can remain on pay for the coverage. Because those subsidies were ditional frustration about the health-reform law. their parents’ plans. Millions of poor Americans can based on projected income, people may have to repay People may certainly be frustrated. Health insur­ be covered by Medicaid if they choose to sign up. And Uncle Sam if they earned more. And claiming tax ance and taxes were complicated enough before all on and on. credits for insurance requires filling out a form with this. However, the Obama administration should not For the past five years, the Obama administration 72 boxes. work unilaterally to shelter Americans from unpop­ has bent over backwards to try to smoothly imple­ Not complicated enough? Well, you might qualify ular aspects of ACA. The mandate is part of the cur­ ment the health-reform law. Yet its power is limited for one of more than 30 exemptions to the penalty au­ rent law. Penalties are part of the revenue intended to and lawmakers have refused to make even the sim­ thorized by the federal government over the past few help pay for the law. Americans should pay them un­ plest of tweaks to help. years. For example, if you’re poor and your state less Congress revisits the ACA, nixes the mandate Until Congress is willing to revisit the law, the ad­ chose not to expand Medicaid, you might be able to and finds a way to make up for the loss of revenue to ministration should follow it. Like it or not, that avoid the fine. If you’re not exempted, the fee for be­ the government. means enforcing the mandate and imposing penalties ing uninsured can be as much as 1 percent of your That is certainly an idea worth considering. on the uninsured. household income. It must be paid by April 15, and the Requiring Americans to purchase health insur­

GUEST COLUMN Fix Michigan’s dangerous roads; vote yes on Proposal 1

n May 5, you can vote to fix Michigan’s unsafe tal illness, substance use disorders and intellectual hours a week, play by the rules and don’t earn enough and embarrassing roads and bridges. and developmental disabilities. Cuts to vulnerable to escape poverty. people to fill potholes should be avoided at all costs. Gov. Rick Snyder is to be commended for his lead­ O Lousy roads are hurting Michigan’s eco­ Clearly it is necessary to repair our crumbling ership to push for funding that invests in our col­ nomic recovery and are putting safety at risk for all. roads, invest in public education and help stimulate lective future as a state. We applauded all legislators, Fillings from my teeth are being rattled loose and job growth. However, mental health care for those Republican and Democrats, who are supporting safe front-end alignments, blown tires and destroyed rims most in need should not be collateral damage if the roads. are as nearly a painful occurrence as measure fails. The plan and vision of Proposal 1 offers aid in so filling my gas tank was when gas I am dedicated to ensuring the success of Proposal many ways to Michiganders. We owe it to ourselves to topped $4 per gallon. 1 and will educate teachers, social service workers, be educated on what supporting Proposal 1 means and The May 5 ballot question, Propos­ mental health therapists, PTO groups, first respond­ the many lives that may be impact by the outcome. al 1, hikes the state sales tax to 7 per­ ers, business leaders and anyone else who will stand Put simply, Proposal 1 strengthens the great state of cent from 6 percent, while removing still long enough to listen. Michigan. the sales tax from fuel sales and re­ We need to fix our broken roads and bridges for placing the sales tax with wholesale obvious reasons - they are a mess. Yet failure to pass Northville resident Tom Watkins served the citizens of Michigan as fuel tax that would be spent on roads. Proposal 1 could have devastating consequences to state superintendent o f schools and state mental health director. This change is expected to raise an the people most in need of government’s help: our He can be reached at [email protected] or follow on additional and much-needed $1.2 children, our communities and people who work 40 Twitter: tdwatkins88. billion a year for roads, $300 million for public schools, $100 million for mass transit and about $95 million for local governments. The proposal LETTERS would fully restore the Earned Income Tax Credit for the working poor. All would greatly benefit the citi­ Bring in the EFM cil are having budget workshops away. That is one of the main zens of Michigan. to discuss and plan how much components that caused the city It is essential that everyone is aware of the bene­ It’s time to call in an emergen­ they will have to ask the hard- of Detroit, Inkster, Benton Har­ fits of the proposed gas reform tax but also under­ cy financial manager! The strapped residents for another bor, Lincoln Park and five other stand the ramifications if the proposal fails. Wayne City Council cannot keep millage. cities to go bankrupt in Michi­ This proposal goes beyond simply fixing our crum­ putting Band-Aids on the prob­ Will it once again be a 3.5-mill gan. bling, unsafe roads. Our children will be supported lems. for the safety millage (police/ Each year it takes a roughly through additional funding for public education, Wayne does not receive any fire) that expires in 2016? Or will $16 million budget to operate our many low-income families will benefit from the resto­ funds from Westland to help they be going for a larger mill- city, and yet we have a $160 mil­ ration of the Earned Income Tax Credit and our com­ subsidize the Community Center, age that will get our streets lion future unfunded in our lega­ munities will prosper with a modest restoration in yet Westland residents enjoy the fixed and fund the $160 million cy cost. It doesn’t take a genius state revenue sharing. Investing in the people of this amenities offered by the taxpay­ unfunded legacy cost (pensions) to see the writing on the wall for state is a wise investment. ers of Wayne. that is growing by millions per our fine city. There is fear in the health and human services Mayor Wild has refused to year? And what about our streets? community that if Proposal 1 is voted down in May, send funds to the City of Wayne Legacy cost or pension cost: A Is it more important to pave the the state Legislature may turn to reducing funding to help offset maintenance and burden for our city now and in city parking lots of over $600,000 previously allocated to programs that help support repairs. the future. Nothing is ever said then to fix our potholes filled some of the state’s most vulnerable citizens - children Wayne needs a new City about the legacy cost from our streets? If you ask me, fill the with emotional disorders and those with serious men- Council! three-term mayor (Walker), potholes in the parking lot and Mark Blackwell which has increased approxi­ fix our streets. Wayne mately $90 million under his Mayor Walker, tell the resi­ Editor's Note: Westland and administration. And how about dents your plan to fix our decay­ Wayne agreed to charge resident our Chief of Police/City Manager ing streets and your plan to fi­ rates to people in each city, but there Bob Muery? He hasn’t presented nance our unfunded legacy cost O b s e r v e r was no plan for Westland to ever a plan to counsel or spoke about because the millage passage A GANNETT COMPANY subsidize the maintenance and opera­ it. Why is that? Because we have may not be so easy this time tion of the community center. no true knowledgeable leader­ around. Sue Mason, Grace Perry, ship in this city! Al Bruckner Community Editor Director of It's millage tim e again The legacy cost is growing by Garden City Susan Rosiek, Advertising It’s that time of the year millions per year and yet we Executive Editor again, when our mayor and coun­ have no plan. It is not going

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Astronomy Sports galore for moms and sons Club holds A couple of weeks ago, just in time for conference, Valentine’s Day, the Wayne Community Cen­ ter held a Daddy-Daugh­ swap meet ter Dance. An annual event, it The Henry Ford As­ involved dressing up, tronomy Club will have dancing and corsages — its annual Astronomy just the kind of things Conference and Swap young boys don’t get too from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat­ excited about. urday, March 14, at Holy So, when it was time Cross Church in Livonia. for moms and sons to There will be presenta­ have their night out the tions, workshops, vendors focus was on sports, and and a swap meet. The the ladies and gents speakers will include a enjoyed Human Foos- presentation on wide- ball, wallyball, pool time angle binoculars. Michi­ and other sports. gan’s Own Meteor Man, The evening, which TOM BEAUDOIN Mark Jefferies, will dis­ included a snack and Tyler Radley of Westland cuss meteors and meteor prizes, ended with a tug take part in the Human collecting. Workshop of war — moms versus Foosball during the topics include “How to sons. After a hard- TOM BEAUDOIN Mother-Son Sports Night at Maintain your Telescope” fought competition, the Corrine Smyth of Westland gives her son Conner a high five as he practices floating skills at the Wayne Community and “Telescope Time- moms won. the Mother-Son Sports Night held at the Wayne Community Center. Center. ups.” The cost of admission TOM is $5 for adults. Children TOM BEAUDOIN 15 and under are free BEAUDOIN Wayne's when accompanied by an Westland Mother-Son adult. resident Sports Night The event is sponsored Shelly Cox ends with a by Telescope Support plays goalie tug of war Systems. as son as the moms Holy Cross Church is Nicholas take on the at 30650 Six Mile Road takes a shot sons. It was between Merriman and at the net a tough Middlebelt in Livonia. at the battle but For more information, Wayne the moms call Frank Ancona at Community won. FrankAncona34@ya- Center. hoo.com or 248-345-0176.

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PRE-REGIONAL HOCKEY Blazers ousted Taylor Williams nailed Churchill edges Franklin in 3 OTs, 4-3 the two game-winning free throws with only seconds remaining Monday night Charger senior captain utes and 10 seconds of game to give host Detroit Henry time - and approximately three Ford a first-round 35-33 hours of real time - after the triumph over Livonia La- Smith nets dramatic opening face-off was dropped dywood in the Livonia just after 7 p.m. at Eddie Edgar Clarenceville Class B dis­ game-winner Arena. trict. Once Smith realized his shot Williams finished with By Ed W right had settled into the net to end 15 points and 10 rebounds Staff Writer the longest game he - and as the Trojans improved to many of his teammates - had 11-7 overall and advanced With Monday night’s three­ ever played in, the senior birth­ to the district semifinal overtime Division 2 semifinal day boy skated triumphantly Wednesday against South- pre-regional epic featuring back down the freshly re-sur­ field Bradford Academy at Livonia hockey rivals Churchill faced rink toward Churchill Clarenceville. and Franklin begging for a goalie Andrew Broyles, who Junior Erika Selakow- hero, the captain who was cele­ had played brilliantly while ski paced the Blazers (5- brating his 18th birthday an­ blanking the Patriots over the 16) with 11 points. swered the call. ED WRIGHT game’s final 34 minutes. On Feb. 26, the Blazers Just 10 seconds into the Churchill goalie Andrew Broyles spears a up-close Franklin shot during The pair were then buried ended their regular season third eight-minute extra ses­ Monday's triple-overtime game. by an avalanche of ecstatic with a two-game winning sion, Charger senior forward (and exhausted) teammates. streak defeating visiting Dylan Smith flicked a rebound “The feeling I felt when I Detroit Collegiate Prep at shot from a few feet left of the Wednesday’s pre-regional final Smith’s game-winner - saw the puck go in was inde­ Northwestern, 55-30, as goal crease over Franklin goal­ against Livonia Stevenson. which was set up by teammate scribable, really,” Smith said. Selakowski had 19 points, ie Matt Monendo’s out­ Churchill improved to 8-13-3 Justin Reinholtz’s right-side “I was just excited to be able to 11 rebounds and three stretched pad to give his team while Franklin finished with an rush and eventual sizzling shot steals. a 4-3 victory and a berth in 11-12-3 mark. from the point - came 67 min- See DRAMATIC, Page B4 Earlier in the week, Ladywood defeated Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy, 54-50, as senior COMPETITIVE CHEER Amber Riethmiller scored 17 points, while sopho­ mores Ally Audia and Maggie Shirk contributed nine and eight, respective­ ly- Selakowski grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Jones thriving Livonia Franklin long­ distance runner Keenan Jones is having an out­ standing indoor season for the Michigan Excelerators Track & Field Club. Jones, a stand-out mem­ ber of Franklin’s cross country team and a long­ distance events points producer for the Patriots track team, recently qual­ ified for five events in the indoor state finals: 3,200- meter relay, 1,600 relay, 800 relay, 1,600 run and 3.200 run. At the state meet, Jones helped his team place third (out of 17 teams) in the 3.200 relay with a time of 8 minutes and 16 seconds. Members of the Livonia Stevenson varsity competitive cheer team were all smiles Saturday after placing second in their regional competition. He also placed seventh in the 800 with a time of 1:58.8. Both efforts earned Jones All-State status.

Volleyball camp WORTH THE WAIT Livonia Stevenson will be hosting a volleyball camp July 21-23. Stevenson earns first trip to state m eet in program ’s history The camp will run from 4- 7 p.m. for incoming eighth-graders (in 2015) By Ed W right find out if the judges thought they had It was pretty intense. and younger players, and Staff Writer made a loud enough “state”-ment during “When they called out the fifth-place 5- 8 p.m. for players who the day’s three-round performance. team, and they still hadn’t called our will be in high school this Sometimes, the waiting is the hardest Just four of the 12 teams competing name, the girls just erupted. Girls were fall. part - no matter if the wait is just a few at Dakota - some of them perennial jug­ hugging, sobbing - pictures don’t do the The cost is $95 for play­ minutes or close to forever, which it gernauts in the competitive cheer world moment justice; you have to see the ers who register before was, in a way, Saturday afternoon for - would move on to Friday’s finals at the video. Then when they called the fourth- June 1 and $100 after that members of the Livonia Stevenson com­ Deltaplex Arena in Grand Rapids. place team and it wasn’t us, and then the date. Those who register petitive cheer team. “At the end of the day, all the teams third-place team and we still hadn’t been before June 1 will receive Almost one year to the day it missed come together and they announce the called, and the girls realized they had a T-shirt. qualifying for the school’s first-ever placing, from 12th to first, so it’s pretty placed first or second, it was such an The camp is open to appearance in a Division 1 state meet by dramatic,” said Stevenson head coach awesome moment.” girls of all skill levels and just one heart-breaking fraction of a Blair Koon. “The girls - especially the Stevenson compiled 784.12 points to from all schools. point, the 32-member team huddled seniors - were so emotional as they’re finish as the regional runner-up behind New Stevenson coach together anxiously on the Macomb Da­ calling off the teams because they don’t Beth Bushey, her staff and kota High School gymnasium floor to know if it’s their last competition or not. See CHEER, Page B4 alumni will be teaching fundamental skill devel­ opment, strategic game play and having fun while DISTRICT BASKETBALL playing volleyball. For more information, contact Bushey at e5bush- Garden City’s inside game too much for Eagles [email protected]. By Ed W right best, distributing eight assists, Redford Little Staff Writer while senior guard Hannah Vera-Burgos registered nine When the Garden City girls rebounds and seven assists. League basketball team’s trademark Junior forward Lindsay three-point assault came un­ Michalak threatened to post a registration hinged a little Monday night, triple-double, as she recorded In-person registration the Cougars turned to a new eight points, seven assists and for the Redford Little strategy - and it worked, to the 10 rebounds. League will be held March tune of a 63-20 victory over Sydney Taylor led the Ea­ 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Redford Thurston in a Class A gles with nine points. March 12 from 6:30-8:30 district game hosted by Livo­ “You could tell right away p.m. at the Redford Com­ nia Stevenson. when we came out that we munity Center, located at “We probably had our worst were a little tight, a little over­ 12121 Hemingway in Red­ three-point shooting night all excited on our threes,” Tyree ford. season, so we decided to start observed. “Nothing was going Those who can’t attend penetrating more and getting in from the perimeter, so we the walk-up registrations the ball to our post players,” decided to go inside, and it can register online at Red- said GC head coach Michele worked out well.” fordLittleLeague.com. Tyree. “The combination of our Garden City led 15-4 after The league offers op­ three fives - Kelli McDaniel, one quarter, 27-9 at the half portunities for kids from 5 Cassie Leleniewski and Tatum and 46-14 with eight minutes to to 16 years old. Spears - scored 29 points, so play. The RLL’s boundaries they adjusted well.” The Cougars swished 6 of 12 for eligible players encom­ McDaniel, a senior, led all free throws while Thurston pass all of Redford and a scorers with 16 points in addi­ was 7 of 14 from the line. good portion of Livonia. tion to pulling down seven Now 8-12, GC was scheduled Families that register rebounds. Another inside pres­ to play Livonia Franklin 7 p.m. online will receive a Dick’s ence, Aleea Montgomery, Wednesday semifinal game at Sporting Goods discount scored 13 points for the win­ Stevenson. Livonia Churchill card. ners. and the host Spartans were TOM BEAUDOIN Senior point guard Rachel scheduled to tangle in Wednes­ Garden City's Hannah Vera-Burgos, pictured during a game earlier this Spellman did what she does day’s 5:30 p.m. game. season, played well In the Cougars' 63-20 victory over Thurston.

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PREP BOWLING John Glenn girls and boys set for D1 state meet

By Ed W right and 1,012. thanks to a six-game Wayne’s top individual Staff Writer Wayne Memorial’s series of 1,345. Huren performer was Christina girls team placed fifth wasn’t far behind, knock­ O’Harris, whose 1,090 Things are rolling with a total score of 3,265. ing down 1,333 pins. Hu­ series was good enough right along on schedule Farmington Hills Mercy ren posted three games for 14th place. for the No. 1-ranked just missed advancing to of 234 or better, including Westland John Glenn Sterling Heights with a a final-game total of 247. Boys results girls bowling team, fourth-place pin count of The other three indi­ Canton captured the which advanced to this 3,480. vidual qualifiers for John regional team title with a weekend’s Division 1 High games for the Glenn were Pate, who final tally of 4,231, just state meet in Sterling Rockets in the team re­ placed third overall with ahead of runner-up Heights after winning gional were turned in by a score of 1,245; Cabildo Wayne Memorial (4,108) Friday’s regional tourna­ Emily Dietz (264 and (fourth with 1,216) and and John Glenn (3,985). ment at Canton’s Super 214), Olivia Cabildo (222 Dietz, who was eighth A pair of Rocket boys Bowl. and 216), Julia Huren with 1,183. qualified for the individ­ The Rockets’ boys ED WRIGHT (203 and 202), Ashley The other five individ­ ual state tournament: squad also earned a berth Julia Huren led the John Glenn girls bowling team at this past Kolb (207) and Jessica ual qualifers were Far­ Brian Martin (eighth at the season’s elite high weekend's Division 1 regional tournament. Pate, who registered a mington’s Rachel Doran place with 1,296 pins) and school tournament by 200. (1,194) and Dana lies Jake Preiss, who was placing third at Friday’s Four of the Rockets’ (1,192); Mercy’s Ashiel ninth with 1,270. regional. The top three games and three tradi­ as the day drew longer as six competitors finished Brooks (1,193); Ann Arbor Wayne’s Andrew June teams in each region tional games. The Rocket they racked up scores of among the top 10 Sat­ Huron’s Allison Morris (12th place with 1,241 advance. girls crunched 4,141 pins 235 and 247 in their final urday to earn berths in (1,179); and Belleville’s pins) and Ty Weber (14th Each of the teams at to easily out-distance two Baker games. John this weekend’s individual Victoria Perez (1,167). with 1,237) just missed the regional tournament runner-up Belleville Glenn also improved state meet. Doran, a freshman, making the state-meet - there were 12 girls (3,599) and third-place steadily in the tradition­ Canton’s Meghan Ma- bowled the highest game cut. teams and 14 boys squads Farmington (3,536). al-scoring rounds as they cunovich was the individ­ during the regional, a - bowled six Baker The Rockets got better posted scores of 957,990 ual regional titleist 259. [email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Stevenson Livonia Ladywood senior topples Pioneer, 7 -3

icers Jacobs, Hayward, assists, while Claire Doyle, Colleen Lynch, recognized Malek fuel Blazers Cristina Rotondo, Ja­ cobs and Hayward had Jill Jacobs, Katie one apiece for Lady- Hayward and Sydney wood. Malek each tallied a Kathryn Wissman FARMJOHNPHOTO pair of goals Saturday scored twice, while Livnoia Stevenson's as host Livonia Lady- Maria Yenkel contrib­ varsity hockey team wood scored six times uted a goal and assist recognized nine athletes in the opening period for Pioneer (5-14,5-14), during its "Senior Night" and went on to post at which trailed 6-0 after ceremony held prior to its 7-3 Michigan Metro one period and 7-3 after game Feb. 25 against Girls High School Hock­ two. Dearborn Divine Child. ey League Division 1 Ladywood netmind- The Spartans’ senior victory Saturday over ers Michaela Warner contingent includes Vince Ann Arbor Pioneer at (first period) and Sa- Glenn, Mick Sinclair, Alex Plymouth’s Arctic Pond. manth Erickson (two DeFiorio, Andrew Nowak, The Blazers, who periods) combined for Randy Maples, Josh improved to 15-5 overall seven saves. Denomie, Andrew and 14-5 in Division 1 of The third-place Blaz­ Rozenbaum, Alex Hunt the Michigan Metro, ers close out the regular and Stephen Olschanski. also got a goal and two season at 4 p.m. Thurs­ assists from Cecilia day at Arctic Pond Werner. against second-place Jackie Kristofik Grosse Pointe Woods chipped in with two University-Liggett.

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DISTRICT BASKETBALL COLLEGE SOFTBALL W arriors’ fine season dimmed by Stars MU spring

Huron Valley Lutheran softball sidelined by Taylor Baptist Park, 66-56 trip

By Ed W right Staff Writer altered The Lutheran Westland girls basketball team’s champi­ onship season was derailed by rain Monday night in a Class C district opener hosted by Ypsi- lanti Arbor Prep. Snow interrupts Fresh off winning their first baseball team schedule Michigan Independent Athletic Conference division title since By Brad Emons 1998, the Warriors battled Wix- Staff Writer om St. Catherine to overtime before falling, 38-30. In the shadow of Cape Lutheran Westland, which Canaveral, inclement finished 13-8, battled back weather has been keeping from a nine-point third-quarter the Madonna University’s deficit to force the extra ses­ softball team in a holding sion, but it got shut out in the pattern during the past two four-minute OT. days on its Space Coast “I’m proud of the way my Spring Trip. girls fought tonight,” said Lu­ On Saturday, MU moved theran Westland head coach to Chain of Lakes Park in Sandi Wade. “It was a hard- Titusville, Fla. and was lead­ fought game. In overtime we Huron Valley Lutheran's Sam Golchuk scored 24 points in the Hawks' loss to Taylor Baptist Park. ing Warner University, 5-2, had a combination of too many with two outs in the top of turnovers and not executing the eighth inning when the when we had to. rains came. “It was a tough loss but we hand, made just 16 of 31 free­ If the eighth inning of had a great season, winning a bies. that game is not completed conference title for the first Julie St. John played well in at another date, it will re­ time in 17 years and going 13-5 the post for HVL, netting 15 main 2-2 deadlock and re­ over our last 18 games after a points. corded as a tie. 0-3 start. We came a long way Freshman Mikayla Thomp­ In that game, Kayla Re­ and I’m very happy with the son tossed in a team-high 20 bain (Plymouth), Morgan way the season went.” points for BP while Mikaylah Kaiser and Emma Cook Sophomore guard Taylor LaPlante added 18 and Betsy each collected two hits for Jones led the Warriors with Posant scored 14. the Crusaders, while start­ eight points. Freshman Rachel “We struggled with the ing pitcher Bree Crampton Reddeman added seven points tempo and pressure that Bap­ went seven strong innings and 15 rebounds, while Be­ tist Park came out with in the allowing one earned run on thany Hoehne and Claire Gor­ first quarter,” said HVL head five hits. The senior right­ don scored five points each. coach Kris Ruth. “After we got hander struck out six and The Warriors were ulti­ past that learning curve, we walked only one. mately done in by a poor shoot­ tied it up at 26-all in the second On Sunday, wet weather ing night. They connected on quarter. We got in a little foul canceled Madonna’s double- just 10 of 35 field-goal attempts ED WRIGHT trouble at the end of the half header against host North- and 7 of 17 free throws. Lutheran Westland's Taylor Jones (25), pictured during a game earlier this and let them go on a 10-0 run. wood University (Fla.). St. Catherine led 9-4 after season, scored a team-high eight points Monday night. “Baptist Park’s pressure The Crusaders (1-1-1) one quarter, 14-9 at the half and forced us into too many turn­ opened their 2015 season 28-22 with eight minutes to overs. We attacked the basket Friday in Daytona Beach, play before the Warriors out- theran guard Sam Golchuk tian while HVL’s stellar season aggressively in the offensive Fla. by splitting a double- scored their foes 8-2 down the wasn’t enough to prevent a ended with a 14-7 mark. set, and we shot free throws header with host Embry- stretch. 66-56 setback to Taylor Baptist The Wildcats led through­ real well. Julie St. John did a Riddle, losing the opener 2-1 The Stars were scheduled to Park in a Class D district game out, gaining a 19-8 advantage great job of rebounding. before capturing the night­ play Ann Arbor Greenhills on played Monday night at Bap­ after one quarter before carry­ “I was pleased with the cap, 14-8, as Rebain went Wednesday. tist Park. ing a 36-26 lead into the half. effort we left on the floor. We 2-for-3, including a pair of Baptist Park improved to The Hawks were on fire fought hard for the entire homers and five RBI. Hawks sidelined 12-9 and advanced to Wednes­ from the free-throw line, game.” Also chipping in offen­ An outstanding 24-point day’s scheduled semifinal draining 15 of 19 attempts. sively for the win was Mi- outburst by Huron Valley Lu- game against Plymouth Chris­ Baptist Park, on the other ewright@hometownlife. com key Kish (3-for-3, two RBI); Cook (3-for-4, four RBI) and North Farmington’s Kar- MHSAA INDIVIDUAL WRESTLING FINALS leigh Creighton (2-for-2, RBI). MU starting pitcher Erin Combs went the first five Sport embedded in pair of Spartans’ DNA innings allowing six earned runs on eight hits to pick up Guided by coaching dads, undersized. This year, I’m her first win. Crampton right at the weight I’m wres­ finished up giving up one Stevenson’s Vaughan, tling at.” earned run over the final After qualifying for the two innings. Scott headed to Palace state meet last year at 171, Crampton (0-1) took the Vaughan said this year’s quest loss in the season opener By Ed W right to return has been rewarding despite giving up just two Staff Writer for a number of reasons. runs on five hits and two “I was pretty motivated at walks while fanning nine When Livonia Stevenson the regional because most guys over six innings. wrestlers Connor Vaughan and in the area weren’t picking me Winning pitcher Robi Brad Scott tell people they to make it out,” said Vaughan. Zimmerman (2-4) scattered have their dads in their corner, “Just to prove them wrong and five hits, walked two and they’re not speaking in cliches. make it back feels great.” struck out five in going the Ever since they acquired a It was only natural that the distance. passion for the sport at the age Stevenson coaches’ sons would Anna Battison and Kailah of 5 or 6, the Spartans’ state follow in their footsteps, Dan Rain each knocked in a run meet-bound gladiators have Vaughan said. for Embry-Riddle (4-8). been guided by their fathers - “Wrestling is such a family- Meanwhile, Rebain went Dan Vaughan and Dave Scott, oriented sport,” he said. “Dave 2-for-3 for the Crusaders, whose positions as head and wrestled at Eastern (Michigan who are scheduled to return assistant coach, respectively, ED WRIGHT University) and I wrestled at to action with a triple-head­ at Stevenson have put them in Livonia Stevenson's wrestling team includes two father-son combinations. Wayne Memorial, so we know er Monday, March 2 in Ti­ their sons’ corner during varsi­ Pictured from left are Connor Vaughan, head coach Dan Vaughan, Brad all the benefits the sport offers tusville against Concordia ty matches the past four sea­ Scott and assistant coach Dave Scott. young men. Once we intro­ (111.), Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) sons. duced our sons to the sport, and St. Catharine (Ky.). “It’s been a great experi­ they loved it, even at a young ence wrestling for my dad Scott will carry a 39-6 record meet with his final chance was age.” Baseball rescheduled because he’s someone I can into Thursday’s first-round satisfying. Vaughan said both Connor Mother Nature has always trust; I have no doubts Division 1215-pound match “I lost in the blood round at and Brad have mat styles that forced another change for when he tells me how to do against Warren DeLaSalle the regional last year, so being are conducive to success. the Madonna baseball something,” said Connor junior Eric Rogers, who is so close made me that much “They’re both pinners, team’s schedule as the Cru­ Vaughan. 24-12. more determined to get there which is what you want in saders’ spring break trip “It works out well with our Although the two-sport star this year,” said Scott. “I think wrestlers,” he said. “They don’t south has been altered due dads coaching us because they - Scott recently committed to the biggest key to my success get a ton of take-downs, but to inclement weather before know better than anybody else play college football for Walsh this year was putting on more when they do, they know how it even gets started. what we do well and how we College - won’t be satisfied to weight. Last year, even though to close the door.” MU was slated on operate,” said Brad Scott. just show up at the Palace on I was wrestling at 215,1 only Wednesday to take on No. A first-time state-qualifier, Thursday, making it to the elite weighed about 190, so I was [email protected] 8-ranked Georgetown (Ky.), but snow on the field has forced that game to be can­ BOYS BASKETBALL celed. The Crusaders will travel instead to Atlanta, Ga. and Thurston finishes 1 7 - 2 after 1 8 -point rout of Carlson take part in a round-robin event at Georgia Gwinnett By Ed W right record. score may indicate - at least defense down the stretch, lim­ College starting on Thurs­ Staff Writer The Eagles could have early on. iting the Marauders to just day. MU opens with a split matched the 18 wins the 1998- “They came out and actually eight fourth-quarter points. doubleheader, against No. 6 The most promising statis­ 99 team compiled, however, had the lead on us early,” said Senior Isiah Crofford led and host Grizzlies before tic Redford Thurston’s boys their final game against Hazel Bates. “Then we started press­ the winners with 26 points and facing off with familiar foe basketball team chalked up Park was canceled because the ing a little bit and getting some seven rebounds. Other key Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). during its final regular-season Vikings have already played easy baskets. We led by 22 at contributors were D’eauntae On Friday, MU faces game Tuesday night against the maximum 20 regular-sea­ the half, but they came out in Jackson (14 points), Treven Toccoa Falls (Ga.) College visiting Gibraltar Carlson was son games allowed under the third quarter and took it to Gary (10 points), Brandon Mar­ before another split double- compiled while the clock was MHSAA rules. us.” shall (five assists) and Mar- header on Saturday against stopped. Thurston will be idle - at The Eagles owned a 21-11 quie’l Thomas (four steals). Lindsey Wilson and Georgia A week before their Class A least in terms of playing games lead after one quarter before Atkinson Warren paced the Gwinnett. district tournament at Livonia - for more than a week as its expanding their cushion to Marauders with 21 points. All five games will be Franklin - when free throws first district game is set for 43-21 at the break. Spearheading the perfect played at the Grizzly Base­ often decide down-to-the-wire Wednesday against the winner The Maruaders played in­ night from the free throw line ball Complex in Lawrence- games - the Eagles buried all of Monday’s Livonia Churchill- spired hoops in the third stanza were Jackson and Crofford, ville, Ga. 10 of their shots from the char­ Livonia Franklin match-up. when they outscored their who both drained all four of ity stripe as they romped past Thurston head coach Brian hosts, 25-17, to scrap back to their freebies. the Marauders, 76-58, to finish Bates said Tuesday’s victory within 60-46. their 2014-15 season with a 17-2 wasn’t as easy as the final Thurston played lock-down [email protected]

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POST-SEASON BASKETBALL AWARDS Five local players earn all-KLAA first-team honors

Four seniors, one frosh recognized

By Ed W right Staff Writer Led by Livonia Chur­ chill’s pair of honorees, five Livonia and West- land girls basketball players earned KLAA Kensington Conference first-team nods in the wake of their eye-open­ ing performances during the recently-completed regular season. The Chargers (13-7 overall, 6-4 in the divi­ sion), who placed third in the KLAA’s South Divi­ sion behind first-place Plymouth and runner-up Canton, are represented on the first team by sen­ ED WRIGHT ED WRIGHT ED WRIGHT ED WRIGHT ED WRIGHT iors Hannah Pummill John Glenn's Carley Loving Livonia Franklin's Sarah Hannah Pummill has been a Natalie Spala was one of the Livonia Stevenson's Arryn and Natalie Spala. earned all-conference honors Cramton led the Patriots in leader both on the court and top scorers in the KLAA's Dochenetz lines up a jump Pummill averaged 6.6 even though she is just a scoring and rebounding. off for Livonia Churchill. Kensington Conference this shot during a game against points and 5.5 rebounds freshman. season. Churchill. per game while swatting away 23 shots. Spala pumped in 15 outside. Defensively, she lone representative on though she is only a “She can play forward guard positions,” said points per contest while protects the basket and the first team is fresh­ freshman, her basketball and guard, and she has a Stevenson head coach shooting 37 percent from she’s been a key to our man Carley Loving, who IQ is extremely high and great defensive presence Tim Newman. “She has beyond the three-point success. posted six points and I anticipate her being an in the paint as well as on handled both positions arc. She also averaged “Natalie is a great kid nine rebounds per game. excellent player over her the perimeter. As a team effectively. She is our three steals per game on the court and off. She Loving posted three dou­ career.” captain, Sarah demon­ team leader on the court and five rebounds. is a pure shooter and ble-doubles this season, Livonia Franklin sen­ strates leadership on and and our success has run “Hannah is a great leader on the court as including one game in ior forward Sarah Cram- off the court.” through her.” in-game leader,” said well as being an honor which she notched 12 ton earned first-team Stevenson’s energetic Earning Kensington Churchill head coach roll student. She has points and 15 boards. accolades after averag­ Arryn Dochenetz is pro­ Conference honorable Matt McCowan. “Her improved tremendously “Carley is a very tal­ ing 13.4 points and 7.5 ductive at both ends of mention laurels were teammates look to her as a three-year starter, ented young lady who rebounds during the the court. Offensively, Churchill’s Alivia Kon- for guidance and assur­ and that is because of has consistently contrib­ regular season. she averaged 10 points drath, John Glenn’s Alex­ ance. She is also a strong her great work ethic and uted to her team with “Sarah, without a and two assists per is Gardner, Stevenson’s threat down low and positive attitude. Natalie tough rebounding and doubt, is the team leader game. Grace Lamerson and demands attention. Her takes pride in everything timely scoring,” said in most offensive cate­ “Arryn led our team Franklin’s Erin McNally. success down low helps she does on the floor.” John Glenn head coach gories,” said Franklin in scoring average while free our guards on the Westland John Glenn’s Derrick Jordan. “Al- head coach Jim Milican. being asked to play both ewrighWhometownlife. com

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL choreography and de­ CHEER gree of difficulty. “Round three is our 4 1 Continued from Page B1 girls’ favorite round Calhoun’s points ends MU’s season because it really lets only Rochester, which their talent shine By Brad Emons playoffs. guard Michele Hayes, Brazzle then came out earned 790.18 points. through,” said Koon. Staff Writer Siena Heights, 26-6 the WHAC Player of the during the five-minute Also qualifying from “We’ll work on a stunt overall, clinched a berth Year, each tallied 28 OT and hit a three-point­ Dakota were third- for a few minutes, then Sierra Calhoun is the in the NAIA Division II points in a losing cause. er as the Saints were place Stoney Creek and they’ll nail it the first main reason why the National Tournament and Both played the entire 45 never headed outscoring fourth-place Sterling time they try it.” season came to an end a spot in the Wolverine- minutes. MU 20-12 in the extra Heights Stevenson. Koon competed in Saturday night for a Hoosier Athletic Confer­ MU, which led by as session. The Spartans out- pom at Plymouth High heartbroken Madonna ence championship game many as 14 points in the Siena Heights made scored all four state- School before graduat­ University women’s bas­ against No. 1 seed and first half and by eight at 36-of-73 shots from the qualifying teams that ing in 2006, but she had ketball team. No. 2-ranked Davenport intermission, 43-35, also floor (49.3 percent) and advanced from Sat­ no previous competitive The 5-foot-7 senior University (30-0) begin­ got 11 rebounds and eight 17-of-24 free throws (70.8 urday’s Novi regional, cheer experience. guard Toledo Central ning at 7 p.m. Monday in points from Justice Dean percent). The Saints also making them a force to “My background was Catholic poured in a Grand Rapids. (Garden City), while outrebounded MU, 49-29. be reckoned with in in choreography, so I school record 41 points, Mackenzie Tomasik Lindsey Hernden dished The Crusaders, who Grand Rapids. really enjoy coming up grabbed 11 rebounds and and Jessie Arnold added out five assists. Melcher had defeated Siena “These girls have with new routines,” she dished out six assists to 12 points apiece, while also contributed 10 re­ Heights twice during the worked so hard to get to said. “I absolutely fell lead 20th-ranked Siena Alexxis Khannlein and bounds. regular season, shot 39.4 this point, I can’t put in love with coaching Heights University to a Najee Brazzle chipped in It was Melcher’s two percent from the floor into words how proud I once I started here. I 95-87 overtime triumph with 11 and 10, respec­ free throws with just 29 (28-of-71) and 76.7 per­ am,” said Koon, who love making a differ­ over the visiting Crusad­ tively, for the victorious seconds left in regulation cent from the foul line was named the regional ence in these athletes’ ers in the semifinals of Saints. which sent the game into (23-of-30). coach of the year by her lives.” the Wolverine-Hoosier Senior forward Rachel OT with the score knot­ fellow coaches. “The Stevenson will enter Athletic Conference Melcher and junior ted at 75-all. [email protected] last two weeks, espe­ Friday’s state meet with cially, they’ve been a ton of momentum, but practicing two to three no out-of-this-world ond period when he hours every night. They expectations, Koon said. DRAMATIC banged home a power- condition for the first “Our thinking is let’s play goal (from Brendan half of practice then go out and put together Continued from Page B1 Nutting) to make it 2-2. work on routines the three great perfor­ Franklin’s Trevor second half - whatever mances and see where get back into the locker- Lassaline broke the tie it takes to be both phys­ that puts us,” she said. room to celebrate with 2:24 before the second ically and mentally “We’re not going in with my teammates. We all intermission when he prepared. a ‘We have to win’ men­ worked so hard all night, lasered in a shot from 10 “Missing the state tality.” and we are all so exhaust­ feet out. meet by less than a Koon said the level ed.” ED WRIGHT “During the intermis­ point last year made the of support her team has Smith calmly recount­ Churchill players pile on Dylan Smith after the senior captain sion before the third girls very, very hungry received from mem­ ed the goal that he’ll nev­ netted the game-winning goal. period, we just talked coming into this year.” bers of community,, er forget. about winning the peri­ The first round of Stevenson alumni and “I came out of the od,” shared Hodges. “We cheer competitions the city’s other two corner, I saw the shot Gagnon and his staff the brutally-tough loss. didn’t talk about over­ includes 16 athletes, cheer programs has come from the point and deserve a lot of credit for “I’m extremely proud time or anything else, who are judged on two been overwhelming. the rebound came right making that program of my boys in there,” just winning the next jumps. Points are re­ “Our cheering sec­ to me,” he said. “The very respectable again. Gagnon said, motioning period.” warded based on vocals, tion last week was in­ goalie’s pad was out, so I We really take pride in toward the Patriots’ lock­ Which the Patriots did team coordination and credible,” she said. “We just lifted the puck a little victories against them er room. “It’s very tough, thanks to Justin O’Brien’s execution. definitely feel the love.” bit.” now. obviously, for them right game-tying goal with Round two requires Friday’s state meet One small lift for “When we lost to now, but I told them they 15:05 left in regulation. that 12 athletes from will be broadcast on Smith, one giant goal for Franklin the second time need to use this as a With the large crowd each team complete mhsaa.tv beginning at 6 a Churchill team that we played them this sea­ learning experience and roaring with every solid five skills, while round p.m. earlier this season had son, it really motivated us grow as an athlete from check and well-struck three consists of stunt­ lost its first game against throughout the rest of the it. Do an extra five push­ slap shot, the teams ing, with judges looking [email protected] Franklin in several sea­ regular season. Tonight ups the next time you played two scoreless for creativity, variety, sons. we emphasized coming work out or climb an eight-minute overtimes - “It was a treat being a out with high energy and extra set of stairs. Make with a two-minute break part of an event like this,” maintaining it.” this bad feeling in your between to allow the said Churchill head coach Gagnon was nothing stomach work for you, players to catch their Jason Reynolds. “Dennis but classy in the wake of not against you.” breath-before a 10-min­ The Chargers were ute intermission prior to ramped up early as they the third extra period. 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City Controller Publish: March 5th , 2015 ______J______LO-0000233991 2x2.5 B 5 ( W G R L ) JULIE BROWN, EDITOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC MEDIA 248-842-8046 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM REAL ESTATE FACEBOOK: HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Realtors recommend staging when Foreclosure could be an putting a home on the market issue, so ask Most homeowners know it representing sellers say they is important to keep a home offer home staging service to attorney clean, bright and free from sellers, while 39 percent say clutter while it is on the mar­ the seller pays before listing Q: Can a sale and lease­ ket for sale. But sometimes, the home. back be made instead of a Realtors say, taking the extra Realtors representing both m ortgage so as to avoid the step to stage a home can make the buyer and seller agreed on need to foreclose if the les­ a difference in how a buyer two major points in the report see defaults? values it and the price a seller - which rooms should be A: Not necessarily. Sale and might get for it, according to staged and the change in dol­ leaseback arrangements may the National Association of lar value a buyer is willing to be deemed to be “equitable Realtors 2015 Profile of Home offer for a staged home com­ mortgages” which would still Staging. pared to a similar not-staged require the “purchaser/lessor” “Realtors know how impor­ home. Realtors ranked the to foreclosure in order to ob­ tant it is to have a home in the living room as the No. 1 room tain title to the property. When best shape possible when to stage, followed by a kitch­ deciding showing it to prospective en. Rounding out the top five whether an buyers,” said NAR President rooms were the master bed­ equitable Chris Polychron, executive room, dining room and the mortgage broker with 1st Choice Realty bathroom. exists, courts in Hot Springs, Ark. “At a Realtors believe that buy­ look not only minimum, homeowners ers most often offer a 1 to 5 to the form of should conduct a thorough percent increase on the value the trans­ cleaning, haul out clutter, of a staged home (37 percent action, but Robert make sure the home is well-lit from Realtors representing also to the Meisner and fix any major aesthetic sellers and 32 percent from circumstances issues. Another option is stag­ Realtors representing buy­ that might ing a home, which Realtors ers). Additionally, 22 percent motivate the parties to dis­ often suggest to sellers to help of Realtors representing sell­ guise what is really a mortgage prospective buyers better ers and 16 percent of Realtors as a sale. You are best advised visualize themselves in the representing buyers said the to consult with an attorney home and could modestly increase is closer to 6 to 10 before entering into such a increase the home’s value for percent. transaction. both the buyer and seller.” “Working with a Realtor Q: I have a problem w ith a The report, the first of its gives buyers, sellers and in­ nearby coal burning dum p kind from NAR, found that 49 vestors the advantage they spewing black sm oke which percent of surveyed Realtors need to succeed in today’s drifts into m y yard. Is there who work with buyers believe market, as they know what a n y t h i n g I c a n d o a b o u t t h i s ? staging usually has an effect buyers want and how to best A: Probably, yes. You may on the buyer’s view of the market and stage a home for have a cause of action for a home. Another 47 percent sale,” Polychron said. “While “private nuisance” which is believe that staging only many factors play into what a defined as one affecting a sin­ sometimes has an impact on a home is worth and what buy­ gle person or limited number buyer’s view of the home only. ers are willing to pay for it, of people in their enjoyment of Only 4 percent of Realtors staging is an excellent tool a private right, not common to said staging has no impact on that can be used to give a the public. Depending on the buyer perceptions. home a little extra push for extent of the problem, it could Realtors on the buyer side sellers. Staging isn’t used by also be deemed to a “public believe that staging makes an . I in—in ■■.~ every Realtor in every situa­ nuisance.” A public nuisance, impact in several ways; 81 GETTY IMAGES tion, but the impact it may by contrast, affects an entire percent said staging helps Most Realtors believe that staging has a positive impact. have and the value it can neighborhood or considerable buyers visualize the property bring is clear to both home number of people. In a public as a future home, while 46 buyers and sellers.” nuisance case, however, a pri­ percent said it makes prospec­ rated against a buyer’s tastes staging on all homes, while 13 The National Association of vate party plaintiff, as opposed tive buyers more willing to could negatively impact the percent tend to stage only Realtors, “The Voice for Real to a municipal entity, must walk through a home they saw home’s value. those homes difficult to sell, Estate,” is America’s largest prove “special injury” to their online. Forty-five percent said From the seller side, a ma­ and another 4 percent will do trade association, represent­ person or property; this is, a home decorated to a buyer’s jority of Realtors use staging so only for higher priced ing one million members in­ damage which is different in tastes positively impacts its as a tool in at least some in­ homes. The median cost spent volved in all aspects of the kind, not degree, from the value; however, 10 percent of stances. Just over a third of on staging a home is $675. residential and commercial general public, in order to Realtors said a home deco­ Realtors (34 percent) utilize Sixty-two percent of Realtors real estate industries. prevail. You are best advised to consult with an attorney before undertaking such a lawsuit. HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND COUNTY Robert M. 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FISH FRY RELIGION CALENDAR , The Ss. Simon and Grilled cheese with MARCH Contact: 734-425-4421 22; "Come, Follow Me," March Location: St. Michael Lutheran Jude Ushers Club serves french fries (no roll) and CHURCH MISSION 23; "Reconcile and Forgive," Church, 3003 Hannan, Wayne BREAKFAST March 24; "Become A People of macaroni and cheese Time/Date: 7-8:30 p.m, March Contact: 734-728-3315 fish fry dinner, 4:30-7 Time/Date: 8:50-11:30 a.m. Purpose," March 25. Reconcilia­ 22-25 LENTEN SERVICES p.m. Friday, through dinners are $6. Dinners Sunday, March 15 tion w ill be offered March 24 St. Robert Bellarmine Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the church, include coleslaw, role, Location: St. Theodore Social Location: Contact: 313-937-1500 32500 Palmer, between beverage and dessert. Catholic Church, located at West through March 25 Hall, 8200 N. Wayne Road, COMIC BOOK, CARDS Venoy and Merriman, Carry-outs are available. Westland Chicago Road and Inkster Road, Location: Lola Park Lutheran Redford Time/Date: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Church, 14750 Kinloch, Redford Westland. Stations of the Cross Pancakes, French toast, Details: p.m. Saturday, March 7 Fried and baked fish also will be held at 6:30 ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, Details: Sponsored by the Details: Theme is "I Tell You The Location: Redford Aldersgate are available. Adult din­ p.m. Friday through applesauce, coffee, tea, milk, clustered parishes of St. Robert Truth." Free treats after the United Methodist Church, 10000 ners are $8.50 for fish March 27. juice; cost is $3 fo r adults, $1.50 Bellarmine and St. John Bosco, service Beech Daly, between Plymouth For more information, fo r children, 2-10 topics include "Jesus, How Do Contact: 734-968-3523, 313-532- and $10.50 for a combina­ We Come To Know You?" March Road and West Chicago Road, 8655 tion of fish and shrimp. call 734-722-1343. Redford SPRING Details: More than 34 tables of comic books action figures, CARNIVAL/OPEN books and more. Tony Baratono, HOUSE View Online local actor and inventor, w ill be Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, www.hometownlife.com on hand. Admission is $2; free March 7 fo r age 10 and under. Admission Location: Concordia Lutheran fee will be donated to the School - South Campus, 9600 Methodist Children's Home in Leverne, Redford Livonia How to reach us: Details: Tour the classrooms, 1-800-579-7355 fax 313-496-4968 • www.mideathnotices.com Contact: 313-937-3170 meet administrators and faculty CONCERT members, and parents of stu­ Deadlines: Friday, 4:00 p.m. for Sunday papers • Tuesday. 4:00 p.m. for Thursday papers Time/Date: 3 p.m. March 15 dents. Prospective students can Holiday deadlines are subject to change. enjoy carnival games, book fair, Location: Newburg United food and more BROWN, JANE Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Contact: 313-937-2233; INGRID ERICKSON Arbor Trail, Livonia www.concordials.org Age 72, March 1, 2015. Retired Details: "Footprints in the school teacher o f Birmingham Sand," w ith words by Joseph VBS PREVIEW Public Schools. Until recently, Martin and music by Joseph Time/Date: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. active member and flutist of Martin and David Angerman, Saturday, March 7 Birmingham Concert Band. Ms. will be presented by the choirs Location: Ward Church, 4000 Brown, a graduate o f Dondero of Newburg United Methodist Six Mile, Northville High School, class o f 1960. She Church and First United Method­ then graduated from Michigan Details: Publisher exhibits, four ist Church o f Garden City, direct­ State University with a Bache­ FONDE, JONES, PATRICIA G. VAN CONANT, sessions of 28 workshops, curri­ ed by Richard Lenz w ith Bev lor’s of Arts degree in 1964, then DR. KAREN RHEA Age 72, February 28, 2015. D A R R E L L E E culum displays, lessons and Ratdiffe accompanying later there she received her At 40, Karen Rhea Fonde Beloved mother o f Jennifer Son o f the late Ivy and Myrtle demonstrations, along with Jones. Loving grandmother of Master’s of Education in 1979. achieved a longtime ambition: Van Conant, was bom December Contact: 734 422-0149 eight tables of used Christian Lily. Dear sister o f Dale (Diane) Also held a Master’s of Music She walked across the stage at 8, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan. CONCERT books, CDs DVDs, and children's and the late Gary Shomo. A After awhile the family moved to from U o f M. She is the grand­ H ill Auditorium to receive her materials. Morning refreshments Memorial Mass w ill be held at a farm in Berville, MI. He Time/Date: 8 p.m. March 19-21 daughter o f Wm. O. Hullinger, diploma as a medical doctor and lunch included.. Regis­ from the University o f Michigan. St. Gerald Catholic Church, graduated from Capac High Location: Trinity in the Woods, former owner of what originally tration $55. Students, teen Dr. Fonde loved teaching. She 21300 Farmington Rd., School in 1953. He attended 26880 La Muera, Farmington was The Royal Oak Weekly through college, pay $20. Visit Tribune, now The Royal Oak was mother, humanitarian, Farmington, Saturday, March 7, Michigan State University until Hills healer, scientist, feminist, Peace at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be the end o f his Junior year. He iceaOnline.org Daily Tribune. Both o f Jane’s Details: "A Call to Peace," with Corps volunteer in Africa, and directed to St. Gerald-St. was accepted into the Wayne Contact: 248-557-5526 parents were former Royal Oak reception to follow. Tickets, $10 School District teachers. teacher in a juvenile home before Vincent de Paul. Please share a State College o f Medicine. After VESPERS Beloved mother of Ingrid L. she became a family medicine memory at www.rggrharris.com one year at Wayne State, he Contact: trinityinthewoods.org Time/Date: 6 p.m. Sunday, (Ray Andresen), Richard A., and physician and assistant professor returned to Michigan State DETROIT LUTHERAN March 8 Toby S. (Brooks) Hopkins. Dear at UM. Dr. Fonde died March 1 University and graduated with a SINGERS sister o f John A. (Martena) and o f complications from Bachelor o f Science in Math and Location: St. Gregory Palamas, Time/Date: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, James W. (Evelyn) Erickson. Alzheimer’s disease. She was 65. Minors in both Physics and 14235 E. 11 Mile Warren March 15 Loving step-grandmother of; Dr. Fonde was valedictorian of Chemistry. After graduating Details: The second of five from Michigan State University, Samantha Jo and James M. her 1967 Ann Arbor High Location: St. Paul Lutheran Vespers services sponsored by School class. She was a he taught math for 4 years in Andresen. Memorial Gathering Church, 21915 Beech Street, The Council of Orthodox Chris­ presidential scholar and shook Marysville, M I and Fremont, MI. w ill be held Saturday, March 7th Dearborn tian Churches of Metropolitan hands with President Lyndon In Fremont, he met Linda from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Details: Requiem fo r the Living, Detroit. Services conducted by memorial service and a dinner Johnson at the White House. She Oppenhuizen. They were by Dan Forrest focuses on grace members of the Clergy Brother­ served thereafter at Royal Oak was high school editor o f the married in 1963. He received his and redemption. Tickets are $15 hood o f St. John Chrysostom of Elks Lodge, 2401 E. 4th St., Ann Arbor News and while MYERS, RODMAN N. Masters in Business Administra­ general admission and $10 for Royal Oak. Memorials suggested studying at UM was an intern re­ Beloved husband o f the late tion from Eastern Michigan Metropolitan Detroit. The seniors and students, 12 and to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. porter at that newspaper. She Jeanette P. Myers. Cherish­ University in 1973. During his Orthodox Choir of Metropolitan over. Children under 12 are Arrangements by Fisher Funeral was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate ed father o f Jennifer Myers lifetime he also worked for Detroit will sing responses Home, Redford Twp. (313) 535- o f UM in Russian Studies and (Chris) Grabenstein and Rodman Consumers Power, Burroughs admitted free. Buy tickets online during the service. The homilist 3030. served as a health educator with Jay (Patricia) Myers. Loving Corporation and Kmart Corpora­ at detroitlutheransingers.com or w ill be the Very Rev. Radomir the Peace Corps in northern grandfather o f Rodman John tion. He is survived by four at the door Obsenica, pastor of St. George DISLER, Togo. Dr. Fonde and Joel Myers and Sarah Clare Myers. children, Susan Geams (Bill), Upcoming concerts: 3:30 p.m. Serbian Orthodox Church, RICHARD CHASE Thurtell were married in 1974. Dear brother o f Helen (the late Pete (Sandy), Ruth Tarrow Sunday, March 22, at St. M at­ Monroe For three years, she taught at the Gilbert) Gilbert and the late (Roland) and Matt. As well as Age 85, died at Botsford thew Lutheran Church, 5885 N. Contact: Richard Shebib, at Berrien County Juvenile Center. Julian (the late Patsy) Myers. three grandchildren Wade, Commons Senior Community Venoy, Westland, and 7:30 p.m. 248-345-9346 or pascha- After the couple’s first son, SERVICES WERE HELD Grayson, and Amelia. He passed Center in Farmington Hills, Sunday, March 22, at Cana TUESDAY AT THE IRA [email protected] Michigan, on Sunday, February Adam, was bom in 1980, she away on March 1, 2015. KAUFMAN CHAPEL. 248- Lutheran Church, 2119 Catalpa, 8, 2015. Bom November 18, decided to attend medical school. Visitation Friday 5-8 p.m. at 569-0020. INTERMENT AT Berkley APRIL 1929, in Canton, Ohio, he even­ But first, she and Joel had a Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral BETH EL MEMORIAL Contact: detroitlutheransinger- tually moved to Detroit where he second son, Abe, in 1983. While Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor RUMMAGE SALE P A R K , www.irakaufman.com Road, (Between Sheldon and s.com started a career repossessing cars studying science at Western Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Michigan University, she won Beck) Plymouth. In state for GMAC. Forty three years lat­ EVANGELIZATION Friday, April 17 the Freshman Chemistry Prize at RAUB, BETTY Saturday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. er, he retired as a GMAC execu­ SERIES Location: Salvation Army, 9451 tive, living in Livonia. He was a age 32. A t UM Medical School, O f Wayne passed away peaceful­ Funeral Service at First Time/Date: 7-8 p.m. Sunday- S. Main, Plymouth caring husband and father of she was inducted into Alpha ly in her home March 2, 2015 at Presbyterian Church of three. He was a great mentor Omega Alpha, the medical honor the age o f 88. Loving wife o f the Northville, 200 E. Main St., Tuesday, March 8-10 Details: Rent a table or space throughout all o f his years. He society. She received her MD late Joseph. Beloved mother of Northville. Interment United Location: Our Lady o f Loretto, and sell your own stuff; tables was well known for his passion from UM in 1990, and graduated Lynn (the late Mike) Neveu, Memorial Gardens. Memorials corner o f Six Mile and Beech are $20. Proceeds to Older, Wiser for fishing and fished right from the U M Family Medicine Andrea (John) Collum and Jodi may be made to the church or the Daly, Redford and Loving Senior Group residency program in 1993. She (Rick) Loftis. Proud grandmoth­ American Cancer Society. To through his last years, reeling in Details: Deacon Alex Jones Contact: 734-453-5464, Ext. 22 a big Muskie just last summer. helped open a new UM family er o f four and great grandmother share a memory, please visit medicine clinic in Ypsilanti, vermeulenfh.com leads the series Richard was preceded in death o f five. Arrangements by Hus­ ONGOING by his wife, Anne. He is sur­ where she treated patients and band Family Funeral Home in Contact: 313-534-9000 vived by three children, Cheryl taught until 2008. Dr. Fonde was Westland (734)331-3349. Final GUEST SPEAKER CLASSES/STUDY dedicated to helping new rites through cremation per her Hunter o f Plymouth, M I; Corey Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thursday, Men's Bible study Disler o f Tulsa, OK and William physicians cope with the wishes. pressures o f medicine and March 12 Time/Date: Breakfast at 7 a.m. Disler o f Livonia, MI. He is also and study at 8 a.m. survived by eight grandchildren. presented a research paper on REDICK, JOYCE C. Location: St. Priscilla Catholic A small service was held at “ The Resident in Difficulty.” By Age 79, March 2, 2015. Beloved Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Location: Kirby's Coney Island, Botsford Commons. Private me­ 2008, she herself was a physician wife o f the late Darrell D. Dear Livonia 21200 Haggerty, Northville morial gatherings w ill also be ar­ in difficulty, with memory and mother o f Darrell E. and Dale Details: Catherine Lanni, author Township cognitive problems that eventu­ ranged with family and friends. (Mimi). Loving grandmother of of A Call to Trust, will talk about Contact: John Shulenberger at ally were diagnosed as He w ill be laid to rest at Rose- Drew (Samantha), N iki (Dan) her life-changing experience, St. 734-464-9491 Alzheimer’s disease. In a family Bobek, Dave, Jonathan and Dan­ WHITEFIELD, land Memorial Gardens in Jack- Faustina, and the Divine Mercy gathering, one could always ielle. Dear great-grand-mother of CONNIE Our Lady of Loretto son, M I, right next to his wife, Centers. Prayer ministers will be locate Dr. Fonde by the sound of Iris. Beloved sister o f Clarence A resident o f Novi and former Time/Date: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Anne. Memorial contributions available fo r private prayer and are welcome and should be ei­ her infectious laughter. Long Jennings. She w ill be dearly resident o f Milford, died on Monday after she lost the power of books and religious items will be ther mailed to Angela Hospice at missed by her niece, nephew and February 28, 2015 at the age of Location: Six Mile and Beech speech, Dr. Fonde could still find sold 14100 Newburgh, Livonia, Ml many family members. Visita­ 75. She is survived by Art, her Daly, Redford Township 48154 or online at things to make her smile. She tion Friday 10 a.m. followed by beloved husband o f fifty-six Contact: 313-255-0455 Details: Scripture study Angelahospice.org loved her sons, her husband, her the 1 p.m. Funeral Service at the years; her mother, Clara and GUEST SPEAKER parents and siblings, aunts, John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral George Goodling; sons, Derek Contact: 313-534-9000 Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thursday, uncles, cousins and friends. She Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden Whitefield and Gary Dahle, Greg FAITH COMMUNITY loved to swim and ski, and March 5 City (between Ford Rd. and and Debbie Whitefield, Jeff and WESLEYAN enjoyed sailing around the Cherry Hill). Memorials may be Theresa Whitefield, and Curt Location: St. Linus, 6466 N 7May the family’s island in McGregor made to the family. Whitefield; grandchildren, Evangeline, Dearborn Heights Time/Date: 4-5 p.m. every Bay, Canada. In addition to her Saturday www.santeiufuneralhome.com Corinne, Brett, Collier, Taylor, Details: Kelly Neito o f Farming- memory, af your husband and sons, Dr. Fonde is Cailee, Sydney, Colton, Jason, ton, a form er Miss America Location: 14560 Merriman, survived by two sisters, Julia Santeiu Funeral Hom e and Bryan; great-grandchildren, runner-up and creator of Th e Livonia loved one... Davis (Max), of Howell and Nolan, Amanda, Caleb, Grace, Cross and The Light, a musical This informal class Anne Potter (William), of Day- Brecken, Elizabeth, Kaylin; and Details: ton, Ohio; and a brother, Charles many dear friends. Visitation drama about the Easter story, includes fellowship, discussion Fonde (Linda), o f Carmel, Indi­ w ill be held at Lynch & Sons presents "Ignite, Inspire and and question and answers. All ana; a second brother, Mark Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty Evangelize." Free will offerings ages welcome. Bibles available if ...briny you peace. will be accepted you don't have one Fonde (Stacey), o f Ann Arbor, M a y St., Milford, on Wednesday, died a week earlier, on February March 4 from 6-9 p.m. and on Contact: Marylou Janiga, Contact: pastor Tom Hazel­ 22. Memorial visitation Friday 6- Thursday, March 5 from 2-9 313-212-1888 wood at 734-765-5476 9 p.m. at Vermeulen-Sajewski y o u f i n d p.m. A Funeral Service w ill be Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann held at Harvest Christian JEWS FOR JESUS CLOTHING BANK Arbor Road, Plymouth. Friends Church, 24400 W. Seven Mile Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. last are also invited to gather with c o m f o r t Road, Detroit, on Friday, March March 18 Saturday of the month the family Saturday 10 a.m. until 6, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Location:St. Michael Lutheran Location: Canton Christian the Saturday 11 a.m. Memorial King officiating. A luncheon w ill Church, 7000 N. 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By Sharon Dargay Staff Writer If you’re looking for a fam­ ily activity that rocks, head to Schoolcraft College this week­ end for the Roamin Club’s annual auction. “The children’s area is won­ derful. There’s all sorts of cool stuff for kids,” said Lisa Rad- Ammonite fossils wick, a Canton resident and longtime club member. “It’s a different kind of activity to do few dollars you can get some­ if you have little kids. It’s a thing.” really good family event and a Radwick said even the live great thing to take kids to.” auction items are reasonably Kids will find glittery min­ priced, with bidding that starts erals, shark’s teeth, fossil as low as $10 and as high as shells, pretty rocks, jewelry, $20-$30. animal carvings, and more as they browse silent auction Young fossil hunters tables in the children’s area. Both Radwick and Gall said “Most kids pick up stones they are most interested in and rocks at some point. If you fossils. Gall remembers look­ have a kid who’s interested in ing for Petoskey stones in state that, you can give them a cou­ parks with his family when he ple of bucks and they can have was a kid. As an adult, he went a great time. Bids might start to the club’s annual auction and at 10 cents and go up in five- took a geology class. cent increments. They might “Somewhere along the line I bid up to 25 cents and for that joined the club,” he said. “It’s price they are getting some SUBMITTED PHOTOS been 20 years at least.” cool stuff,” Radwick said. “For A rock hunter bids in the silent auction while a line of other bidders wait their turn. Radwick, who has loved them, it’s like a game. Did they fossils since attending summer win it? Did they get it?” camp as a kid, also joined the While youngsters look for They assess specimens differ­ Roamin Club, sponsored by ture that had geodes in it,” Gall Roamin Club after attending bargain-priced treasures, their ently from the people who Livonia Parks and Recreation said. “There is carved stone, its auction. She has been a parents can scout adult tables want a pretty show piece in and founded in 1967, started like goblets and cups, things member since the early 1990s or bid on live auction items. their home,” Radwick said. the auction to fund a schol­ like that. Mortar and pestle and greets attendees at the Roamin Club, a group that “People come because they are arship at Schoolcraft. Proceeds made out of stone. We’ve had a auction. focuses on collecting and interested in crafts or jewelry. buy rocks and minerals for the few carvings of birds. “There are kids there we’ve studying rocks, minerals, fos­ There are people who are in­ auction, in addition to sustain­ “One thing I knew we’ve got seen grow up at the auction,” sils and lapidary arts, buys terested in specimens to put in ing the scholarship fund. is pyrite dollars or suns. Pyrite she noted. “There are adults hundreds of items from whole­ their collection.” is called ‘fool’s gold.’ It looks that started coming as kids sale dealers for its annual auc­ The show runs 11 a.m. to 6 Something for everyone like a sun burst and a lot are with their moms.” tion. All of the items are identi­ p.m. Saturday, March 7, and Todd Gall, club treasurer silver dollar size. Those are In addition to the auction, fied and many were found noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March and a Northville resident, said pretty interesting and I know the club takes field trips to throughout the world. 8, in the VisTaTech Center, at attendees can expect to find we have a couple of those. We rock-hunting sites, and offers “Everyone is looking for Schoolcraft College, 18600 both common and unusual have thousands of items. The workshops. Visitors are wel­ something different. There are Haggerty, Livonia. Admission items at the auction. one thing I like about the auc­ come. Find Roamin Club on people who are interested in is free. Three auctions are held “A few years ago, one of our tion is there there is stuff for Facebook. the healing power of crystals. every hour. members brought in a sculp­ all budgets. If you’ve only got a

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Detroit Zoological Society members get free admission Details: Ron Feingold; tickets are $12 Location: 760 Penniman, Plymouth and parking fo r show only or $25 for show and a Details: Into the Woods; admission $3 dinner on Thursday; $16 fo r show or Wild Winter Weekend: Ice cream Contact: 734-453-0870; www.penn- $29 fo r show and dinner, Friday- and hot cocoa w ill be available for theatre.com Sunday purchase at a discount. Event includes REDFORD THEATRE animal arts and crafts, face painting, Open mic: Each comedian gets five Time/Date: 8 p.m. March 6, 2 p.m. and animal enrichment activities, talks by minutes o f stage time. Open mic 8 p.m. March 7; vintage fashion mar­ the zoo's expert keepers and a winter begins at 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Call ket, 1-9 p.m. Saturday safari scavenger hunt, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the box office Tuesday through Thurs­ March 7-8, at the Ford Education day, to get on the performer list Location: 17360 Lahser, just north of Center. Free w ith zoo admission Contact: 734-261-0555; catchthefun- Grand River Avenue in Detroit SUBMITTED PHOTOS Contact: 248-541-5717 ny.com Details: Breakfast at Tiffany's; $5 McLaughlin's Alley is Maureen Paraventi (left), Rebekah Poxson, Stuart MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY Contact: 313-898-1481 Tucker, Norm Andresen, and Tina Paraventi. The band will play Saturday, CASTLE March 7, at Barefoot Productions in Plymouth. ARTS AND CRAFTS Time/Date: 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, HISTORY GALLERY@VT March 5-6 and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. KELSEY MUSEUM Saturday, March 7 Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday- Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Sing along to Irish tunes at Friday and during public events, Location: Fourth and Troy streets in Friday, and 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through March 31 downtown Royal Oak through May 3 Location: Village Theater at Cherry Details: Shane Mauss; tickets $10 Location: 434 State St., Ann Arbor M cLaughlin’s Alley concert Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton Thursday, $18 Friday-Saturday Details: "Death Dogs: The Jackal Gods Details: "Narrative Quilts: Works by Contact: 248-542-9900; info@Com- of Ancient Egypt," will explore the Pauline Parker," is a solo show o f wall edyCastle.com mysterious ancient Egyptian jackal­ hangings and watercolors VILLAGE THEATER headed gods associated w ith death and the afterlife. The exhibition McLaughlin’s Alley band Contact: 734-394-5300; cantonvilla- Time/Date: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 features approximately 40 artifacts, returns to Barefoot Produc­ getheater.org tions in Plymouth for an eve­ Location: 50400 Cherry Hill Road, some never before displayed. NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE Canton ning of Irish music, 8-10 p.m. Contact: 734-764-9304 Saturday, March 7. Time/Date: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday- Details: Second City Touring Compa­ PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL The concert will include Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March ny; tickets are $25 per person MUSEUM 6-28; artist reception runs 6-9 p.m. Contact: 734-394-5300; cantonvilla- rousing numbers like Whiskey Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 getheater.org Friday-Sunday in the Jar and Goodbye Mrs. Location: 215 W. Cady, Northville Durkin, a particular favorite of Location: 155 S. Main, Plymouth Details: "the mystery lesson," paint­ EXPO the band, as well as the poign­ ings by Kate Paul HOME IMPROVEMENT Details: "Creative Hands: Busy Hands" ant Fields of Athenry and the is the new exhibit, which runs through Contact: 248-344-0497 EXPO playful Gypsy Rover. June 14. Admission is $5 fo r adults, $2 Singing along is encour­ Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, fo r ages 6-17 CALL FOR ENTRIES March 7,11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, aged, and lyrics to some of the Contact: 734-455-8940 songs will be projected onto a REEL MICHIGAN FILM March 8 FESTIVAL Location: Summit on the Park, 46000 MUSIC wall. Summit Parkway, Canton McLaughlin’s Alley consists McLaughlin's Alley will perform Time/Date: Entry deadline is April 17; BASELINE FOLK SOCIETY film festival screening is June 20 Details: Live broadcast from Joe of Maureen Paraventi of Red- Saturday, March 7, at Barefoot Time/Date: Sign up for open mic from Location: Screening at the Marquis Gagnon "The Appliance Doctor" from ford on vocals and flute; her Productions in Plymouth. 6:15-6:45 p.m.; show runs 7-9:30 p.m., Theatre in downtown Northville 1600 WAAM; how-to workshops on a sister, Tina Paraventi, on vo­ variety topics; live wood carving third Saturday of the month through Details: The Festival is accepting cals and guitar; Stuart Thcker demonstrations; a hands-on children's' May Michigan-made or Michigan-themed project center; and multiple raffles Location: Plymouth Community Arts on drums, Norm Andresen on universal, because it tells sto­ short films, less than 20 minutes. Entry throughout the weekend, including Council, 774 N. Sheldon, Plymouth bass and Rebekah Poxson on ries and strikes emotional form is available at northvillear- wood projects made by Canton Con­ vocals and ukulele. The band is chords that resonate with ev­ thouse.org/special-events/reel-michi- Details: $5 at the door. struction along w ith the Michigan known for its rich harmonies eryone. It either has you laugh­ gan/. Contact: [email protected] ing out loud or crying in your Regional Council o f Carpenters. Free and lively performances. The Contact: [email protected] parking and refreshments CHINESE NEW YEAR McLaughlin’s Alley repertoire beer.” THREE CITIES ART CLUB CELEBRATION includes rock and pop covers This is the band’s second Contact: canton-mi.org/940/Canton- Time/Date: Submission deadline is Home-Improvement-Expo Time/Date: 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. and original songs, but its roots performance at Barefoot Pro­ March 21; art show reception is Sun­ show, Saturday, March 7 are in Irish music. The Para­ ductions, 420 N. Main, Ply­ day, April 19 FILM Location: Village Theater at Cherry venti sisters originally formed mouth, and will raise money Location: A rt will be displayed at MJR CINEMA Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton an acoustic duo playing Irish for the theater. Westland Library meeting room, 6123 Details: Event includes performances music in local pubs. They The band’s CD also will be Time/Date: Saturday-Sunday through Central City Parkway, Westland March by Fang Shubo, the Canton Phil­ called their act the McLaughlin available for purchase in the harmonic choir, the March Wind Choir, Details: The club seeks original art Location: Westland Grand Digital Sisters, after their mother’s lobby. the Michigan Chinese Choir, Yangtzee work, including oils, watercolors, Cinema 16, 6800 N. Wayne road, Melody Group, the Spring Group. $2 maiden name, before expand­ Tickets are $20. Buy them at acrylic, pastels, collage, photo art, Westland pottery and more. Submit up to three at the door ing the duo into a full band. the door or at justgobarefoot- Details: Free children's film festival entries for $30; $5 fo r each additional Contact: 734-394-5300; CantonVilla- “The great thing about this .com. with Box Trolls, March 7-8; Annie, piece. Submit photos forjudging on geTheater.org music is that you don’t have to For more information about March 14-15, Night at the Museum, CD or flash drive. Download an entry be Irish to enjoy it,” said Mau­ McLaughlin’s Alley, visit: March 21-22, and Book o f Life, March reen Paraventi. “Its appeal is www.mclaughlinsalley.com. form atthreecitiesartclub.org.

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MAPLE SYRUP sw eetens dinner fare, drinks, desserts

March is maple syrup time — and there lect sap, boil it, taste it and you’ll receive also a source of naturally-occurring miner­ are plenty of ways to celebrate. materials to help you get started at home, at als, including calcium, manganese, potassi­ Start by checking out what it takes to “Maple Sugaring in Your Own Back Yard,” um and magnesium. turn sap into syrup, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Michigan Maple Syrup Association Saturday-Sunday this month, beginning March 8 and 22, at Heritage Park, located suggests glazing carrots with maple syrup, March 14 at Maybury Farm, S0165 Eight on Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and butter and a pinch of dry mustard. Or bake Mile, Northville; 248-374-0200. 11 Mile, in Farmington Hills. Cost is $7 per acorn squash with 2 tablespoons maple syr­ Kensington Metropark, also offers a trip person or $21 per family of four. Pre-regis­ up, salt and pepper. Try blending a small to the sugar bush and sugar shack, noon-3 tration is required at http-s://re- amount of maple syrup with commercial p.m. Saturday-Sunday through March 29, at creg.fhgov.com or by calling 248-477-1135. marshmallow cream for a sundae sauce. the park, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Mil­ Finally, after you’ve produced your own For more on cooking with maple syrup, ford; 248-684-8632. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 maple syrup — or bought it from the mar­ including links to cook books, visit for seniors and children, 3-12. ket — it’s time to cook. www.mi-maplesyrup.com or ver- Next, find out what it takes to tap a tree According to the Vermont Maple Sugar montmaple.org. and make your own maple Makers Association, maple syrup contains — By Sharon Dargay syrup. phenolic compounds, a source of antioxi­ You’ll learn to identi­ dants, commonly found in products such as fy a maple tree, col- blueberries, tea, red wine and flaxseed. It’s Mpwsiiii a i I, I ..

SUGARHOUSE STEAMER VERMONT Serves 1 MAPLE 2 tablespoons pure m aple syrup CHUNKY Pure granulated B E E F STEW maple sugar Whipped cream Serves 6 Viennese coffee Vi cup o f flo u r (prepared instant or Salt and pepper to w ith an espresso taste machine) 2 cloves chopped Steamed or scalded garlic m ilk 1 large onion, sliced 1 stalk o f chopped k Pour th e m aple celery syrup in to th e b o t­ 1 'A pounds beef, cut to m o f a m ug. Add into half- inch cubes coffee and pour in 1 19-ounce can o f tom atoes the milk. Top with 'h cup dry red w ine tf whipped cream 'A cup pure m aple syrup | and a generous 4 m edium size r sprinkling of gran­ potatoes, cubed ulated maple sugar. 2 large carrots, sliced Enjoy!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine flour, beef and seasonings in a plastic MAPLE AND MUSTARD ROASTED bag and shake to coat ROOT VEGETABLES beef. Saute garlic and onion together in 1 table­ Recipe byJolinda Hackett, vegetarian food expert at vegetarian.about.com spoon of olive oil until Yields 6 servings MAPLE HARVEST CUSTARD tender. Combine all ingre­ Yields 7 servin gs. dients into a casserole 'A cup m aple syrup dish, pour in 'A cup o f 2 tablespoons Dijon m ustard 8 egg yolks Yi teaspoon garlic pow der water, cover and bake for 'A cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons o live o il 1 Yi cups pumpkin puree (not four hours. Also works 'A teaspoon salt pie fillin g ) well in a slow cooker. 'A teaspoon pepper 'A teaspoon ground 'A cup coarsely chopped onion o r 20 pearl onions, cinnamon peeled Vi teaspoon ground ginger Pinch ground allspice 5 cups coarsely chopped or sliced veggies o f your Pinch ground nutm eg choice; turnips, parsnips, rutabaga, carrot, potato, 2 cups half and half yams, beets and/or golden beets.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Preheat oven to 350 de- W Toss veggies and onions w ith th e olive oil, salt grees. and pepper on a baking pan. Roast in oven for 20 In a large bow l, using an minutes, then remove and re-toss on baking electric mixer, beat egg yolks in sheet. Cook 15 minutes more. Toss again. Cook with the maple syrup. Add pumpkin another 15 minutes. and spices, m ix u n til blended. Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard Heat half and half over medium heat until and garlic powder in a small bowl. Drizzle tiny bubbles form around the edge. Stirring constantly, the maple mixture over potatoes and gradually add half and half to pumpkin mixture. Pour ' veggies and mix to coat well. into large shallow glass baking dish or divide into heat-proof custard Cook again until veggies (beets and cups. potatoes will take the longest) are soft and Place cups or dish in a larger pan of hot water and bake in a preheat­ glaze starts to caramelize and brown a bit. ed oven for 30 minutes or until knife blade inserted near center comes Serve and enjoy! out clean. Remove from water and let stand 30 minutes. Serve or refrig­ erate up to one week. Before serving, heat one cup of maple syrup in a sauce pan until it boils. Continue to heat syrup until it becomes thick. Pour over custards and serve. Tip: For variation, use cooked, pureed winter squash instead of pum pkin.

CITY BITES Vegetarian cooking Holiday Tasting Extravaganza in Ply­ at veggieholiday.com or email holi- at Fresenius Medical Care, 32423 mouth will demonstrate recipes for the [email protected] or call 248-446- Schoolcraft; 734-525-0780. In addition to Plymouth---- Learn to integrate Easter table. Fitness trainers, dietitians 9176. McCargo’s cooking demonstration, the plant-based cooking into holiday meals and physicians also will answer ques­ event will include kidney-friendly food through Better Living Seminar’s class, tions. Tickets are $35 per person or $50 Cooking with McCargo and refreshments, clinic tours and talks 2:30-5:30 p.m. March 15, in the gym at for two. Attendees will receive all reci­ Livonia---- Chef Aaron McCargo will about nutrition and fitness. McCargo is Metropolitan Seventh-day Adventist, pes from the demonstrations, a full share dialysis-friendly cooking tips and host of Big Daddy’s House on the Food 15585 N. Haggerty. Local chefs who meal and tastings. Register by noon recipes in honor of National Kidney Network. For more, see ultracare-dialy- previously worked with the annual March 11 and pay at the door. Reserve Month, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, sis.com.

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