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PIPELINE Network raffles Board w on't The Plymouth Preservation Network will be holding 50/50 raffles every Tuesday night at Nico & Vali, 744 Wing in Plymouth, through June 28. Tickets are $1 each, buy as many as you wish. Tickets go on sale at 6 p.m. and the close Fiegel drawing of a weekly winner occurs at 7 p.m. sharp. Plymouth Preservation BY BRAD KADRICH and Nancy Eggenberger Network organizers urge visi OBSERVER STAFF WRITER voted to keep Fiegel open. tors to "come in for the good They largely echoed con food, leave with the jackpot!" For weeks students, par cerns voiced by parents and Ticket-holders need not be ents and teachers from Fiegel staff throughout the process present to win. Elementary School have that the decision was being streamed into Plymouth- rushed into without benefit Garage sales Canton Community Schools of any kind of redistricting The City of Plymouth Board of Education meet study. Recreation Department will ings, begging trustees not to They voted to keep Fiegel close their school as part of open for at least one more once again be hosting the fixing a projected $18 million year, and asked for a thor Community Garage Sale. deficit in the 2011-12 budget. ough redistricting study next Due to high demand, On Tuesday, trustees lis year. recreation officials will be tened. “I don’t think we’ve done hosting four separate sales The Board of Education an adequate job of looking June 11, June 25, July 9 and voted 4-3 to remove the clos at redistricting,” Simescu July 23, inside the Plymouth ing of Fiegel from its list of said. “Maybe we do need to Ice Arena. Start gathering budget cuts. The closing, close a school, but maybe not all those items that you no announced several weeks this one, until I see a plan, I longer need, use, or want and ago but rumored for months, think we need to do that first PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER get a 10-by-10-foot spot inside would have brought some before we decide to make a the Plymouth Cultural Center Lauren Erickson and David Berriman entertain the crowd. $1.4 million in savings to the closure.” Ice Arena to sell everything district. Board President John 5 and free up extra space in the Trustees decided Tuesday Jackson, Vice President house. to look elsewhere for that Dianne Gonzalez and To rent a spot it will cost Businesses put best feet savings. When the vote was Treasurer Judy Mardigian $20, but admission is free for taken, the room full of Fiegel voted to keep the school those coming to shop. Each supporters exploded in closing in the list of cuts, sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 applause. although all acknowledged p.m. “Who says you can’t fight what a difficult decision it — and food — forw ard city hall?” said a jubilant would be. For more information, contact Lauren Obsniuk at John Nichols, a Fiegel par “This is a very tough deci BY MATT JACHHAN ent and former school board sion,” said Mardigian, the (734) 455-6620, Ext. 309, or OBSERVER STAFF WRITER candidate. “I’m glad they longest-serving member of register online at www.plym- agreed not to make a rushed the board. “Eighteen million outhwebtrac.net. Rex Tubbs remembers the first Plymouth decision. Fiegel may still is a big number. I feel badly Showcase. close, but let’s look at every for the Fiegel family, but I Scout honor It was at the Mayflower Meeting House, thing.” feel we have to support the Girl Scouts Heart of featured about 30 businesses, and atten Board Secretary Adrienne administration’s recommen- Michigan recently recognized dance was limited to Plymouth Community Davis and Trustees Barry Jean Fitzpatrick of Canton Chamber of Commerce members. The master Simescu, Steven Sneideman Please see FIEGEL, A3 for her dedication to Girl of ceremonies, a noted public speaker, had to Scouting. Fitzpatrick was whistle and shout to grab the attention of a named an "Outstanding noisy crowd. Leader" at the Ann Arbor “He did every trick in the book that (self- Regional Volunteer improvement author) Dale Carnegie has,” said Recognition Ceremony, held Tubbs, who was on the chamber committee that at Grace Bible Church. planned the debut Showcase. “That was almost Fitzpatrick is trained in an impossible task, and he pulled it off.” wilderness first aid and has Fast-forward to Monday and Tubbs, the taken her troop on countless owner of Engraving Connection on Main camping trips. Her nomina Street in Plymouth, was participating in his 22nd Showcase, in which nearly 90 business tor stated, “Jean is a firm es and organizations, including more than 20 believer in the 'girl-run' troop restaurants and food-service facilities, touted system and goes to great products and services for an estimated 750 to lengths to achieve the right 800 visitors. balance between girl and “This is a fairly good one. There’s a good adult leadership responsibili mix,” Tubbs said at The Inn at St. John’s, ties." In addition to her troop where the Showcase and Taste of Plymouth duties, she serves as the reg took place. “You really need to make it a istrar for Girl Scout Cadettes, cross-section.” Seniors and Ambassadors in BILLBRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Plymouth/Canton. BUSINESS, PLEASURE MIX Kyle Stinar-Eckert, who read a statement from the staff of Fiegel To learn more, call (800) Visitors needed to see Olivia Suppnick if they wanted a “Hopefully, I’ll get a lot of contacts through Elementary School at a recent budget workshop, made another 49-SCOUT or visit www. 50-50 raffle ticket at Monday's Showcase Plymouth at impassioned plea to keep Fiegel open Tuesday. The school board gshom.org. the Inn at St. John's. Please see SHOWCASE, A5 listened, voting 4-3 to keep the school open. Father's Day run Join the Plymouth YMCAas it celebrates its 50th anniver sary for a Father's Day tradi Downtown summer concert series kicks off Friday Low Rates on tion at the 32nd Fathers Day Run Sunday, June 19. BY MATT JACHMAN with financial support from between Church and Wing Used Car Loans! The Fathers Day Run offers OBSERVER STAFF WRITER area businesses, are 7 p.m. was expected to be completed an event for every age. Kids in Kellogg Park each Friday in time for Friday’s kickoff quarter-mile Fun Runs, 7:30 a m ; The 2011 Music in the Air through Sept. 2, with the show, Tony Bruscato, DDA one-mile walk, one-mile run at 8 concert season, which offers a exception of Friday, July 8, operations director, said a.m., 5K Walk, 5K Run, 8:15 a.m., mix of longtime crowd favor when the park and surround Tuesday). i f ■ 2 7 4 10K, 8:45 a.m. The unique Morse ites and performers making ing streets will be occupied by “The series has grown. We Dental Group, 17th MDG Triple, their first local appearances, the annual Art in the Park. get bigger and bigger crowds,” APR* 10.3 Miles, offers start times to opens Friday evening in The concerts started in the said Bruscato. run all three races. Registration downtown Plymouth with mid-1990s, coinciding with Motor City Soul will be is now open at www.active.com a show by Motor City Soul, the installation of the down making its Music in the Air y i m i i t PLYMOUTH CANTON NORTHVILLE NOVI or for a printable registration which will perform soul and town streetscape — which debut, as will Those Delta form and more race informa Motown hits. is currently being repaired Rhythm Kings (“jump” tion, visit www.ymcadetroit. The free concerts, spon and updated — and a push blues and swing, Aug. 5) and org/plymouth. sored by the Downtown to revive the city center. Development Authority (The paving of Main Street Please see SERIES, A2 C o m m u n i t y
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1 A2 (p) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, May 26,2011 LOCAL NEWS online at hometownlife.com Plymouth barista grabs top prize in brewing contest
Espresso Elevado, a new agave syrup and organic lem coffee shop in Plymouth, ongrass powder. placed first last week in the Competitors had five min signature espresso drink utes each to prepare a drink, portion of the Motown explain how it was developed Throwdown II, a barista con and describe the sensory expe test sponsored by the Coffee rience it brings. The contest Express Co. of Plymouth drew baristas from across Township. Michigan and even from The contest was May 19 at Windsor. AJ’s Music Cafe in Ferndale; Espresso Elevado, which Teresa Pilarz, owner of the Espresso Espresso Elevado’s winning opened in March, roasts its Elevado coffee shop in Plymouth, entry, brewed up by owner beans on site and specializes won the signature espresso drink Teresa Pilarz, was Coconut in individually brewed coffee portion of the recent Motown Lemongrass Latte, which drinks. Coffee Express Co., in Throwdown II, a barista contest contains espresso, whole milk, business since 1982, is a coffee sponsored by the Coffee Express Co. organic coconut milk, organic roaster and wholesaler. of Plymouth Township. Motor City Soul makes its Music in the Air debut in downtown Plymouth Friday. Holiday trashes pickup schedule
TAKING THE STAGE There will be no pickup waste at the curb on the morn take place on Thursday, June 2. SERIES of trash, recyclables or ing following their normal col For more information on the FROM PAGE A1 Here's the lineup for the annual DOA Music in the Air Series (concerts are 7 p.m. Fridays in Kellogg Park): yard waste in Plymouth lection day. holiday trash collection sched or Plymouth Township on May 27: Motor City Soul, Detroit Motown and soul band. That means pickups in ule, city residents can contact Michael King & Friends (rock Monday due to the Memorial Plymouth Township that are the Department of Municipal June 3: Justine Blazer of Canton Township, recently awarded the Dodge ’n’ roll covers and originals, Day holiday. normally done on Fridays will Services at [email protected]. Aug. 12). Ram Trucks Country Band of the Year award. Collections in both commu take place on Saturday, June mi .us or (734) 453-7737- Returning will be favorites June 10: The Sound Alternative, pop hits. nities will be delayed by one 4. In the city of Plymouth, Township residents can call including Canton Township June 17: Shawn Riley Band, favorite of rock and pop tunes. day for the remainder of the Wednesday pickups — the the solid waste and public ser country singer Justine Blazer June 24: The Crutches, party band playing dance tunes, with a few week. Residents should have city is normally on a Monday- vice coordinator at (734) 354- (June 3), Detroit Music Awards surprises. garbage, recyclables and yard through-Friday schedule — will 3270, ext. 4. winner the Gia Warner Band July 1: Zap Toro, guitarists Kris Kurzawa and Sean Blackman play bossa (July 22), and, of course, Steve King and the Dittilies (July 15). nova and groove music. AROUND PLYMOUTH “He usually (draws) our big Ju ly 8: No concert, Art in the Park. gest crowd of the year, and July 15: Steve King and the Dittilies, the "King" of Detroit rock and roll. "Around Plymouth" is designed to announce upcoming Location: Canton High School, Phase 3 sometimes we have to close July 22: Gia Warner Band, multiple Detroit Music Awards winner. events taking place in the community. Items will run on Details: The Canton Chiefettes are sponsoring a bottle a street around the park,” July 29: The Bluescasters. a space-available basis. Send details to bkadrichfhom e- drive. Donations can be dropped off at Phase 3 at which is often “bursting at the Aug. 5: Those Delta Rhythm Kings, jump blues and swing. townlife.com Canton High School. seams,” Bruscato said. Warner, Aug. 12: Michael King & Friends, rock 'n' roll covers and originals. Mass Transit (hits and party Summer art camps All Saints Camp Aug. 19: Mass Transit Band, hits and party music. music, Aug. 19) and the Randy Date/Time: Begin June 20, morning and afternoon Tim e/Date: 9 a.m. to noon, July 18-Aug. 5 Aug. 26: Randy Brock Group, guitar-driven blues. Brock Group (guitar blues) sessions Location: All Saints Catholic School, Canton Sept. 2: Lady Sunshine and the X Band, soul, funk and rhythm and blues. also draw big crowds, he said. Location: Plymouth Community Arts Council, 774 N. Details: All Saints Catholic School offers early The series has a budget of In case of inclement weather, visit the websites www.downtownplym- Sheldon, Plymouth childhood enrichment summer camps for students around $44,000 this year, outh.org or www.facebook.com/plymouthdda to find out if a show has D etails: Half-day camps for ages 5-12 are offered in a entering 4 year-old preschool and kindergarten 1 most of which will come from been canceled. wide variety of themes, ranging from the traditional concert sponsors, Bruscato this fall in the Plymouth-Canton Area. The camps favorites: Drawing, Painting, Pottery and Performing t said. Blue Cross Blue Shield of enhance early literacy, math, and science skills Michigan is the major sponsor, like this one,” he said. without any problem,” he said. Arts to some themed camps, including Diva Art, Camp while including fun elements of summertime: J donating $25,000, and other Sponsorship opportunities In addition, the Burger Spot Earth, Construction-Destruction Art and Animation and nature, music, and outdoor games. The cost is ^sponsors chip in $1,000 per were quickly snatched up for and the Omelette and Waffle Cartooning. $100.00 per week. concert, with some concerts this season, Bruscato said. Cafe will have tents at each Contact: Visit the Plymouth Community Arts website Contact: For registration forms and additional being sponsored by two or “This was an easy sell. We concert which food and drinks (www.plymoutharts.com) or call (734) 416-4278. f three businesses. had people coming forward can be purchased. information, please visit the school's website at f F “Certainly without the spon- wanting to sponsor the con Bottle drive www.allsaintscs.com or e-mail msswiderek@yahoo. . . sors there would be no series certs. 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REGEL FROM PAGE A1 District w on't hike class sizes dation. This is what Lansing has done to us, and we’re BY BRAD KADRICH lion hole in the plan to deal Other budget moves responding to it.” OBSERVER STAFF WRITER with the $18 million deficit, approved by the board includ Crystal Garcia has a kinder- Hughes proposed the district ed: gartner and a second-grader One of the largest cuts origi handle that deficit in three • Elimination of noon-time at Fiegel and is one of the nally recommended by the ways: busing for kindergartners. many residents of the Canton Plymouth-Canton Community • There were some $9-5 mil Parents of morning students Crossings apartment complex Schools administration to help lion in other reductions that will be forced to pick their across the street from the deal with a projected $18 mil have already been approved children up at school, and par school. She said the board’s lion deficit won’t happen after or implemented, including ents of afternoon students will decision reinforced the idea all. a range of options discussed have to drop their students off. she’s been teaching her chil The district’s Board of Tuesday. The move eliminates 29 bus dren about standing up for Education, acting on a new • Taking some $3.5 million runs and affects 485 students. what you believe in. recommendation by interim out of the district’s “rainy day” • Saving WSDP 88.1-FM. “I’m a proactive parent,” superintendent Dr. Jeremy fund balance. That fund is The administration had Garcia said. “When I first Hughes, voted TUesday not to projected to have some $11.5 recommended closing the found out (they were consider raise class sizes at any level million by the end of the 2010- student-run radio station, ing closing the school) I was in the 2011-2012 school year. 2011 school year, meaning it which would have saved some devastated. I graduated from Earlier recommendations by would dwindle to $8 million at $116,000. Plymouth-Canton schools and the district’s budget committee the start of next year. • Opening the district to a I wanted them to be able to had suggested raising class size • Getting some $5 million “schools of choice” option. The follow in those footsteps. I told by two students per class at the in unspecified labor efficien proposal was for a cap of 150 my kids if it’s what you want elementary level, by nearly five cies and legislative action students, which would raise you have to fight for it. If we at middle schools and nearly in Lansing. Hughes told the just over $1 million. Still to have to fight every year, that’s four at the high school level board the administration be ironed out is where to cap what we’ll do.” could have saved the district would return with recommen the number of students, and The decision leaves the staff some $4 million. The move was dations on those areas, though whether to offer the option and students at Starkweather also expected to cost some 80 they are expected to include only to district employees or Education Center, the district’s teachers their jobs. concessions gained in labor to families outside the district alternative high school, where But Hughes, noting the negotiations. boundaries. they were when the process Fiegel Elementary students (and their parents and teachers) crowded into district’s penchant for keeping Board members were unani • Cuts of some $945,000 in started. Kevin Lane, the the Board of Education meeting room Tuesday to ask the board not to close cuts out of the classroom, rec mous in their support for keep the custodial department by center’s director, enumerated their school. It worked; the school will not be closed. ommended "Tuesday the board ing class sizes where they are. altering the cleaning sched several disadvantages to the take those hikes out of the “I’m really heartened that we ule. The original proposal old building. further improvements for the tempered by our joy for the equation. all worked together on this and was to cut some 21 custodial However, he said science labs and redoing the Fiegel family,” Lane said. “I’m “The board and the admin made the decision not to raise jobs. Hughes got the board Wednesday, though some flooring in the child care cen very happy for the Fiegel com istration has always been class sizes,” trustee Steven to approve the $945,000 cut, enrollment could be limited ter. munity. The parents and stu concerned about class sizes,” Sneideman said. “It’s one of the but said he’d come back to the due to lack of classroom space, “We are disappointed dents did a great job advocat Hughes said. “It affects the most important decisions we board with an exact proposal the school will make some because (Fiegel) would have ing for their school.” quality of education received.” will make. I personally never of how to get there. improvements, including been a better facility, but that Noting the removal of class want to see class size increases increasing computer lab space, disappointment is certainly [email protected] | (313) 222-8899 size increases creates a $4 mil in our budget again.” [email protected] | (313) 222-8899
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CRIME WATCH Soccer tourney a boon to business Apartment theft Camping equipment, a fishing pole and a fish tank were reported stolen Friday from an BY DARRELL CLEM significant. apartment complex on Shadywood Lane, west OBSERVER STAFF WRITER “Kids come to the tournament, of Haggerty and south of M-14 in Plymouth and along comes Mom and Dad Township. Canton Cup, a three-day soccer and the siblings and the grandpar The theft took place during a break-in in a tournament that starts Friday, ents,” she said. “Suddenly you’ve basement storage area, according a Plymouth is expected to shatter atten got this exponential impact on the Township Police Department report. dance records and boost the area community.” Wire cutters may have been used to cut the economy when as many as 55,000 fence that secured the area, police said. The vic players, their families, supporters, WATCHING IT GROW tim told police she last saw her property on May spectators and coaches gather for Visitors spend money not only 17, and was told Friday by another tenant that the an event that continues to grow, at lodging facilities and restau storage area had been broken into. even as it marks its 29th year. rants, McLaughlin said, but also The camping equipment reported stolen includ Athletes and fans from as far at movie theaters, bowling alleys, ed a tent, a lantern and cookware, police said. away as Toronto, Ohio, Indiana gas stations and local retail shops. and across Michigan are set to She said the DDA places its Shop Larceny join local soccer enthusiasts and Canton brochures in local hotels Tools were reported stolen Sunday from outside spend money as they descend on and motels to help people find a house on Northern Avenue, east of Sheldon and area hotels, restaurants, movie what they need. north of Joy Road. theaters, retail shops, ice cream “It’s a big thing, and as a DDA The victim told police the tools were in a bag stands and other businesses. we want these soccer players and that he had left outside, near his driveway, for a The 66-room Comfort Suites their families to go to Ford Road short time while he took his car for a drive Sunday and 117-room Fairfield Inn, and spend money, to be blunt,” afternoon. neighboring lodgings northeast of McLaughlin said. “As a township Haggerty and Ford roads, started board member, I just want them -B y Matt Jachman witnessing an uptick in Canton to come and immerse themselves Cup business nearly a year ago as in our community.” Fire runs families began reserving a place to At noon Saturday at The Plymouth Community Fire Department stay for the Memorial Day week Independence Park, Noel said responded to the following runs during the period end tournament. a ceremony honoring Memorial May 18-24: “We’re sold out,” said Nader Day is set for Independence Park, • Tuesday, May 24 — Rescue runs on Judah, regional sales director for The fields at Canton's Independence Park are only a fraction of the number that will with a moment of silence, the Forestwood, on Ann Arbor Road, on Five Mile, on A&M Hospitality, which operates be in use this weekend. playing of Taps, the Yankee Air Northview, on Plymouth Road, on Blunk and on the two lodgings. “This is one of Museum conducting a fly-over of Northville Road. the largest venues that attracts year because of the quality of it,” set what would be a slower time aircraft and a speech by township • Monday, May 23 — Rescue runs on Plymouth people for us.” Noel said. “We work hard to make when many local families have left Supervisor Phil LaJoy. Oaks, on Sheldon, on Thornridge, on Northville sure all of our guests have a good town for the holiday weekend. LaJoy initiated Canton Cup Road, on Haggerty, on Plymouth Road, on south NOT JUST CANTON experience. We started last sum “It’s very beneficial,” she said, nearly three decades ago and bound 1-275, on Hampton, on Ann Arbor Road, Canton Cup brings a similar mer blocking out (lodging rooms) adding that she intends next year became its first director. He said on M-14 and on Cobblestone. boon to places such as the 239- in Novi, Livonia, the (Detroit to become more involved in pro it has been rewarding to watch it • Sunday, May 22 — Rescue runs on Ridge, on room, Livonia-based Embassy Metro) Airport, Canton and moting the event. “I love giving grow. Brookline, on Lilley, at westbound 1-96 and 1-275, Suites, off 1-275 between Seven Plymouth.” back to the community and help “It’s huge. It’s really terrific,” on Brentwood and on Woodland Place. Mile and Eight Mile roads. Canton Soccer Club volunteers ing any way I can.” he said. “It’s a tribute to all the • Saturday, May 21 — Rescue runs on Ann “Not only is there a little spend some 300 hours schedul Gary Krone, owner of Carvel people who have worked so hard Arbor Road, on Main, on Howland Park, on spillover to other communi ing and researching teams, and Ice Cream on Ford Road east of for so many years to keep it going. Sheldon, on Palmer, at Brookline and Marlin, on ties — there’s a lot of spillover,” township parks employees help Lilley, said his business will sell I think it’s incredible for the com Coolidge, on Canton Center, on Plymouth Road Jason Mack, Embassy Suites get local parks ready for the ice cream as it routinely does at munity.” and on Woodgrove. sales director, said. “It pushes as influx of visitors. Noel said the places such as Independence Park. LaJoy said visitors will likely • Friday, May 20 — Residential rescue runs on far north as Novi. It’s definitely Canton Downtown Development He also said he notices an uptick spend money at places ranging Haggerty, on Cobblestone, on Schoolcraft north of a good thing. I’d take this every Authority, or DDA, also has of in-store sales. from Meijer to Home Depot. Wilcox, on Deer and on Tyler; commercial rescue weekend.” worked for a year to promote the “The Canton Cup is big for us. “People are going to be shopping runs on Lilley, on Main and on Beck; rescue run Darryl Noel, tournament direc event — most recently by hanging It’s always busy for us,” Krone in our stores, and they’ll see our on Stonehenge. tor, said 781 teams — a sharp light-pole banners. said. “This is like the beginning of great community,” he said. “I just • Thursday, May 19 — Rescue runs on east- increase over last year’s 670 teams the good-weather season. We see a think it’s a tremendous plus for the bound M-14, on Northville Road, on Academy, — are set to compete on soccer SPREADING THE WEALTH rush of people, and finally we get community. Southeast Michigan at N. Territorial and Beck, on N. Territorial, on fields across Canton, in parks such Local restaurants from fast- bombarded. We will have people benefits, really.” Farmer, on Plumtree, at M-14 and Sheldon, on as Independence, Heritage, Flodin food chains to locally owned lined out the door.” LaJoy said Canton Cup has Plymouth Road, on Stonehenge, on Haggerty, on and Griffin — and, if backup loca eateries expect to cash in when Melissa McLaughlin, township emerged as the single biggest draw southbound 1-275 south of Five Mile, on William tions are needed, Freedom and huge crowds bring their appe treasurer and a DDA board mem of visitors to Canton. and on Newport. Barchester. Athletes also will play tites to town. 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David Pawlowski were giv SHOWCASE ing away grilled beet sliders Community volunteers take home honors FROM PAGE A1 and ham sliders at their booth Monday, and talking about it,” said Shirley Addison, a their six-week-old restaurant BY MATT JACHMAN Garden Club; and Betty Nolan, Showcase newcomer, who sells venture. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Plymouth Goodfellows. gift cards for Phoenix Trading, “We believe that you can Also, Jim Burroughs, which is based in Great have a good classic meal with The following people were Plymouth Historical Museum; Britain, from her home in out it costing an arm and a recognized Monday eve John Marshall, Plymouth Canton Township. “Everyone’s leg,” Armstrong said. ning, during the Plymouth Lions Club; Suzanne Moser, wishing me good luck because A highlight Monday was the Community Chamber of Plymouth Newcomers & it’s a new business.” Chefs Challenge, sponsored by Commerce’s Showcase and Neighbors; David Williamson, “It’s fun to talk to all the MamaMucci’s Pasta, a judged Taste of Plymouth, with volun- Rotary Club of Plymouth; people. We enjoy it,” said Roz cookoff between Alexander teer-of-the year awards from Deb Madonna and Bob Bilkie, Spencer, a vice president at Termos of the Ironwood local service clubs, nonprofits Rotary Club of Plymouth A.M.; Forest Computer Solutions on Grill and Tim Bryant of and community organizations: Doug Jaskierny, the Salvation Forest Avenue in downtown Independence Village. The Bob Searcy, BPO Elks Army Plymouth Corps; Plymouth. Spencer and busi men prepared pasta with Plymouth 1780; Joe Elliott, Marilyn Olszewski, Trailwood ness partner Jayme Rossiter salmon, and Termos took the Friends of the Penn Theatre; Garden Club; and John were answering computer- honors. Fritz Sanders, German Iaquinta, Vietnam Veterans of related questions gratis from American Club of Plymouth; America Chapter 528. people who stopped by their SERVICE THEME Bob Evans, Tim Tingstad Honorees who attended table. Another highlight was the and Ron Lynn, Kiwanis the event were each given According to Tubbs, recognition of 25 volunteers Club of Colonial Plymouth; a proclamation from U.S. Showcase was launched to of the year from area service PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Dave Reeves, Veterans of Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R- give people who worked in the clubs and community organi Foreign Wars Post 6695; The crew from Je t’s Pizza - Dana Mischung, Amy Staubach, Kristen Livonia, and a flower from Plymouth area’s business parks zations, groups ranging from Jeanette Sullivan, Michigan Campbell, Clint Kamyszek and Kaitlyn Burns - poses for a photo. Ribar Floral Co. a chance to see what down the two local Rotary Clubs, the Philharmonic; and Ryan Kus, Community Financial Credit town Plymouth had to offer. Elks, Lions and the Kiwanis Plymouth Area Jaycees. Community Chamber of Jabara, Plymouth Community Union and Hines Park Lincoln It later evolved into a social to the Friends of the Penn Also, Vivian Van Vliet, Commerce; Violette Dely, Foundation; Mark Evenson, were the sponsors of the event. event, open to the general pub Theatre, the Salvation Army’s Plymouth Canton Civitan Club; Plymouth Community Plymouth Community United lic, and eventually moved away Plymouth Corps and the Meaghan McCann, Plymouth Council on Aging; and Jim Way; Sandy Theile, Plymouth [email protected] | (313) 222-2405 from downtown. Plymouth Community Council The event has been at the Inn on Aging. at St. John’s for several years, Mark Evenson, branch man but this year moved to two ager at Community Financial larger, adjoining rooms there, Credit Union in Plymouth, won including the grand ballroom. volunteer-of-the-year honors “We had very positive com for his work with the Plymouth ments on the new space, and Community United Way. everybody seemed to enjoy the Evenson, currently involved in event itself,” said Wes Graff, the his fourth United Way fund chamber’s executive director. raising campaign, was last year’s campaign chairman. 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Moonlight Diner, which opened Plymouth (United Way) seems on Ann Arbor Road last month. to really spread itself across “We love it,” Janet the entire Detroit community,” Armstrong, one of the partners he said. at the Moonlight Diner, said of In addition, three high school Taste of Plymouth. “It came at seniors were each awarded a Ahmad Termos of the Ironwood Grill won the Mama Mucci Pasta competition a perfect time for us, because $1,000 service-based college with his Louisiana-themed seared salmon with Mama Mucci's Pasta and a it’s a great way to get word of scholarship from the cham strawberry, avocado and pineapple salsa. mouth.” Visitors to the event ber. The winners were Angelo are likely to be people who are Lanava of Canton High School, dedicated to shopping and din Alex Jouney of Plymouth High ing out in the community, she School and Thomas Halewicz added. of Salem High School. 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T he big blue and yellow room furniture and tot-sized IK E A is finding th at the initial building so eagerly aw aited tables and chairs. contact w as positive because during its construction is gear m any have becom e repeat cus ing up for a m ajor birthday DECORATE AFFORDABLY tom ers and are spending m ore celebration m arking five years “Tastes change from babies now th at the econom ic clim ate of operations in June. IK EA , to tw eens. Parents can deco is im proving, the deputy m an the Sw edish-based furnish rate m ore affordably here. W e a g e r s a i d . ings store, is very pleased w ith have an expandable toddler C ustom ers find th at to be its decision to call C anton its bed th at grow s w ith the child,” t h e c a s e . h o m e . O rgan said. Charley H ernandez w as The C anton store, located It’s th at ty pe o f versatil picking up item s for his new on Ford and H aggerty roads, ity and good price point th at apartm ent in W estland. is one of 38 A m erican stores m akes IK EA a m ajor part of “I needed som ething nice in the chain. T here are 280 the furnishings business, he for the living room and found stores in 26 countries. A s the said. W hile the business is everything on this one trip,” sole M ichigan location, the steady throughout the year, h e s a i d . C anton store is a destination O rgan said th at in July and A dm itting that hom e fur shopping event, n ot only for A ugust as students prepare for nishings aren’t his specialty, locals but people throughout the dorm life at colleges and he said he relied on the look M ichigan, O ntario and parts universities, there is a great of th e floor design at th e store of O hio. B efore the store in dem and for beds, desks and and asked the IK EA salesper BILL BRESLER |STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER C incinnati, O hio opened last decor th at fits into the com son for advice. year, the C anton store also IKEA is a destination. Tour Connection, based in Lansing, offers a $30 day excursion from Lansing to IKEA, then to pacted space. “She w as great — gave m e drew shoppers from K entucky Block Greenhouse in Romulus, to Guernsey in Northville for ice cream, then back to Lansing. “W e are a destination. W e’re really good ideas b ut she and Tennessee. the only store in M ichigan didn’t push anything on m e,” Jam es O rgan, deputy store in the top 10 in the country like pillow s in a box for ship and a E uropean color pal rig ht now . T h at’s w hy it’s H ernandez said. m anager, said the C anton for furniture spending. People m ent, the air is rem oved so ette. T he taste also is decid im portant to offer a good day T iffany B aines of C anton store has m et and exceeded all in this m arket spend a lot of m ore pillow s can fit in a box. edly Sw edish, both at the out. W e try to m ake it fun and w as shopping for “little odds corporate expectations, even m oney on their hom es,” O rgan T hat m eans few er trucks on restaurant and the Sw edish w e m ake it affordable,” O rgan and ends.” W ith a tight bud in the bleak econom ic tim es. s a i d . the road and less em issions,” Foodm arket. e x p l a i n e d . get, she’s tired of the look of H e says there is m uch to IK EA is a 311,000-square- O rgan said. The stock ranges from sm all T he recessionary tim es and her room s and w anted som e c e l e b r a t e . foot building, w ith tw o levels The IK EA look decidedly kitchenw are item s to appli affordability have broadened new purchases to “spice it “IK EA has delivered and 1,300 parking spaces on is Sw edish, w ith cleaner lines ances, furniture and a full IK EA ’s appeal, O rgan said. u p a b i t . ” very positive results. M ore a 21-acre parcel. Show room s than 300 people are gain and m odel houses are located fully em ployed, w ith no lay on the second floor. A lso on offs w hen the econom y w ent the upper level is a 300-seat sour. W e offer w ell-designed restaurant. The m ain floor furniture at great prices. The houses Sm aland, a supervised C anton IK EA has a steadily children’s play area, the u nas grow ing m arket share,” O rgan sem bled furniture stock to s a i d . take hom e, 17 checkout lanes C anton w as one of the cit and packaged Sw edish food. ies looked at and its cultural IK E A designs all its item s at Sandwiches • Deli Favorites diversity, accessibility to m ajor the headquarters in Sw eden. freew ays and the good rela C ost is a key com ponent in Subs • Homemade Soups 1 Featuring Detroit’s Own Wigley’s Corned Beet and Dearborn Sausage T Sente! tionship w ith local govern deciding to put an item on m ent is w hat played a role in the m arket. Packaging is the O n T h e 1 f t t f e o r A nnfverdant; the final decision. other, O rgan said. “It m ade sense to open a “W e believe in flat packag B U Y 1 DELI store in th is area. D etroit is ing. 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Oakland counties were part of metro Detroiters’ supporting Since 1992, the community of the more than estimated the cause. has rallied the support of family, 40,000 runners and walkers “So many are having tough friends, neighbors and cowork in Saturday’s Susan G. Komen times, but perceived the need is ers to raise and invest $20 mil Race for the Cure in downtown great,” said Keenan Meldrum, lion to help end breast cancer. Detroit. a Lathrup Village resident. Organizers said in 2010 alone, The area on Woodward near “Our slogan is ‘Times are tough. the Detroit Race raised $2.3 Comerica Park was a sea of pink Breast cancer is tougher and million, providing year-round with signs, banners and pink metro Detroiters are the tough resources, $1.55 million in com ribbons everywhere marking the est of all.’” munity grants and more than 20th anniversary of the race/ A host of state and local celeb $428,300 to support global walk sponsored locally by the rities were part of Saturday’s breast cancer research. Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer event — U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, Institute. Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit Donations are still being accepted Maureen Keenan Meldrum, Mayor Dave Bing and their wives for this year's event. For details chair of the Detroit race, was — but the real stars were the and incentives visit: h ttp ://w w w . diagnosed with breast cancer breast cancer survivors, their karmanos.org/detroitraceforth- Liz Irick of Dearborn and Fred Peters of Redford Township donned pink tutus for Saturday's race. It was their in 1991. In 1992, she walked her friends and families who raised ecure/friendsfor.asp first time at the event and they came because they have friends battling cancer and "it's a great cause." Team "Bust the Girls Out" are all relatives from metro Detroit. Runners included Mike Miller, 28, of Berkley, Amy Kapelanski, 24, of Plymouth, Rebecca Taylor, 19, of Canton and Joe Taylor, 13, of Canton. Joe is a student at Pioneer Middle School. The extended family has participated in the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure since 2005. About 10-12 family members participated this Members of the Pink Brigade, march in honor of breast cancer survivors Donna Mughannem of Livonia, Gwen Blasses of Livonia and Arlene Lachman of Commerce year. “My mom had a scare earlier this year," said Taylor, adding Township. The 33 members of the Pink Brigade come from Wixom, Livonia, Commerce Township, Westland, Canton and other nearby communities. The group was it turned out not to be cancer. "We just got involved because it is a among some 700 teams participating in Saturday's event. great cause." Livonians Lori and Andy Nersesian were part of Team Treasure Chests - about 20 people walking/running in memory of Nancy Griffin, Andy's sister, who died from breast cancer in 1999. The team also celebrates breast cancer survivor, Betty Gronski, Andy's mother. Lori Nersesian is an art teacher at Cooper Upper Elementary School in Livonia. The Lipski family of Livonia volunteered at Saturday's race. They are dad, Kevin; mom, Dianna; Nathan, 11; and Melissa, 6. Nathan, a member of Boy Scout Troop 271 of St. Michael’s Catholic School, used the race as an opportunity for community service so his family joined in. Nathan is a student at Riley Upper Elementary. Melissa attends Coolidge Elementary. Team Karmanos: "Racing together for 20 years to erase cancer." Farmington Hills residents Helen Peck, director of clinical trials at Karmanos, her husband, Brian Marples and sons, Edwin Marples, 12 and Jake Marples, 16, participated in Saturday's race on Team Karmanos. Jack is a student at the International Academy while Edwin attends Warner Upper Elementary. Helen received a medal for finishing the race in 23 minutes. All smiles after finishing the race are Becky Clark and her dad, Mike Clark, both of Westland. They have been running the race for "five-six years." "My aunt, Judy, had breast cancer but she is in remission," said Becky. online at hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, M$y 26,2011 (CP) A9 Psychiatric service dog helps veteran w ith PTSD BY LEANNE ROGERS U.S. Marine OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Corps veteran Terran Frye Disabled with post-traumatic of Westland stress disorder after two tours said that he of duty in Iraq, Terran Frye has benefitted would feel his anxiety level from his increase when faced with a trip service dog to the mall or other crowded Hershey. places. “When you’ve been in combat and dealing with crowds, then you come back to society, it’s not an easy transition,” said Frye, who served four years PHOTOS BV BillBRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in the U.S. Marine Corps. Ladywood High School's 2011 graduating class enters the sanctuary of St. John Neumann Church for the “It’s hard trusting people. In a baccalaureate Mass and commencement. crowd, someone can come up behind you. There are so many people, you feel crowded in there.” Ladywood graduates 83 in Class of 2011 Now Frye is getting more comfortable in crowds and other-places thanks to a four legged friend, his service dog, dence with the dogs. The veter and on the website. I met her Hershey. ans aren’t as worried as much (Hershey) for the first time and “I get depressed a lot and with the dog. It takes pressure started training in February.” don’t want to get out of bed. off them,” said Petre, who has Married to Michelle, a nurse, She helps me feel comfortable established a Stiggy’s Dogs and a father of two, Frye is 100 going out — she has my back. I training facility in Livonia. percent disabled due to PTSD. can go to restaurants. I went to “With a dog, they’re not look “I’m not going to be working, Arizona and she rode shotgun ing at the person. Nobody really so I volunteer. I do what I can in the truck,” said Frye, who cared that I was there,” said do. I have some good days and stationed in Iraq for six-month Frye. some bad days,” Frye said. “I tours in 2003 and 2005. “It’s The dogs selected and trained have a lot of appointments to go amazing to be able to fly again. to work with the veterans are to at the veterans center.” It’s just her watching my back usually mixed breeds and found Since getting Hershey, Frye and helping me with crowds.” at animal shelters. That’s the has been spreading the word A black Lab-Beagle mix, concept reflected in the motto to veterans he knows about Hershey is a service dog pro of Stiggy’s Dogs, “Rescuing one Stiggy’s Dogs and hopes to vided and trained by Stiggy’s to help rescue another.” attract more veterans suffering Valedictorian Mercedes Sarah Black Dogs, a nonprofit organiza The dogs complete what from PTSD to the program. speaks to graduates, parents and tion founded by Jennifer is called good canine citizen “I hope in the future to work guests. Devon Renee Corby receives her diploma from Principal Sr. Mary Ann Smith. Petre in honor of her nephew, training, then go on to addi on setting up things for veter Benjamin Castigilione, a hos tional training with their new ans so that they feel comfort pital corpsman third class, owner once they have been able,” said Frye. “We need a Livonia's Ladywood High School Certificate of Recognition for Valedictorian was Mercedes killed in Helmand Province in matched with a veteran. bigger facility. There is a big graduated its Class of 2011 Sunday at having GPAs of at least 3.75. Black of Redford. Co-salutatori- Afghanistan in 2009- After learning about Stiggy’s waiting list, people need help. It St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eleven students earned the ans were Katherine Suchyta of Psychiatric Service Dogs like Dogs while volunteering at the takes a few months to get a dog Canton. Gold Honor Stole, based on Dearborn and Megan Vitale of Hershey are taught specific Wayne County Fairgrounds trained and out the door. We All 83 graduates intend to pur their cumulative grade point Livonia. tasks needed by the veteran last summer, Frye looked at the want to train more dogs and sue higher education. They have averages, total credits, high hon Winners of the Moms and with whom they are paired. It group’s website and filled out help more veterans.” been accepted at 30 institutions, ors and outstanding academic Dads club scholarships were can include help directing them an application. For more information, visit counselor Susan LeVasseur said. achievement. Rachael Heath of Livonia and through a crowd, reminding “In March, I officially got www.stiggysdogs.org. Veterans Seventy percent of them were Forty-six earned the Gold Erica Mirabitur of Westland, them to take medication or Hershey. They were looking for interested in obtaining a ser offered a scholarship or award. 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On about money, now is the time. responsibility can be a fun its festival Friday, June 3, the opportunity to show off M emorial Day, the tradi Memorial Day, it is incumbent College kids who get themselves educational summer project. in the VisTaTech Center their talents but participate tional unofficial begin upon all of us to take a few into financial difficulty will Personal finance is something at Schoolcraft College in in hands-on art activities ning of summer, is just minutes and remember those find that their credit scores are that just isn’t taught in schools, Livonia, and Saturday, June like painting a mural with around the who have served and protected affected. Not only can that hurt but it is an essential skill that 4, at the Michigan State artist-in-residence Daniel corner. It is our country throughout history. them in obtaining credit in the kids will need and use for University Community Cascardo, and music and the day to go I know that on this Memorial future, but it could also impact the rest of their life. In addi School-Detroit. movement. Drumming with to the beach, Day, as I do every Memorial their ability to get a job. More tion, understanding personal The performances spot Kevin Collins and juggling have a barbecue Day, I will give thanks to those and more employers are using finance at a young age will light more than 200 chil with Chuck Clark and Dan with friends who have sacrificed for me. credit scores in their decision increase the quality of life now dren with developmental Baier add to the fun. and family, Now that Memorial Day is making process to determine and well into the future. and physical disabilities “We’ll be making yarn relax and enjoy almost here, before we know it, who gets a job. Good money If you are looking at doing from schools includ balls for the kids to juggle,” the good life. kids will be out of school and skills are essential for college something this summer that ing 5678 Dance Center said Stark. “The jugglers However, we doing the things that kids do students not only to get a job, will enhance the quality of your and Academy in Livonia; are good for interacting all know that during the summer. I remind but also to be able to success child’s life, spend some time Old Village, Northville; with audience and it’s a Memorial Day parents that summer is a great fully manage their way through this summer teaching your kids Pontiac; Detroit, and new way to interact with is more than time of the year to begin to life. to have an appreciation and Lincoln Park along with participants. They seem to enjoying the teach your kids to have an Learning about good money understanding of money. adults like Plymouth really have fun.” good weather and the company appreciation and understanding skills is not just for college pianist, Raymond Wells. VSA enables children of our friends. It is also a day of money. After all, if they don’t bound students, but for every Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial Throughout the year the and adults with disabilities that we remember those who learn from you, they’ll eventu one, at any age. I believe that adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers children and adults partici to experience and grow made the ultimate sacrifice for ally learn it from the charge teaching about personal finance can submit questions at moneymat- pate in music and art ther though the arts. Jean our country. card companies. should begin in kindergarten [email protected]. For more apy classes that culminate Kennedy Smith founded Throughout our history as a Particularly for those parents and continue on throughout information, visit Rick's website at in the performances. the nonprofit organization country, we have been blessed who have children about to high school. www.bloomassetmanagement.com. Southeast Region as Very Special Arts more Committee members Jody than 25 years ago after Stark, Margaret Hull, her sister Eunice Kennedy Cindy Babcock, Connie Shriver started Special Lott, Linda Ann Chomin, Olympics. Zumbathon raises money, awareness of sarcoidosis and Gayle Owens put on Hours for A Celebration the festival that includes of Arts-Ability, the 20th BY LEANNE ROGERS Instructor has heard of the disease, she vocal and instrumental Festival of VSA Michigan- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Derica Wade notes that it is likely because music, dance and drama. Southeast are 9:30 a.m. to is using a that is what caused the death Stark was named 2011 1 p.m. Friday, June 3, at As a Zumba instructor, Zumba-thon to of comedian and actor Bernie Educator of the Year by Schoolcraft College, 18600 Derica Wade works to get raise money Mac. VSA Michigan. As a music Haggerty, Livonia, and 11 people fit and moving. and educate In sarcoidosis, the immune therapist, she has more a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Now Wade is using Zumba people about system doesn’t function prop than 27 years experience June 4, at MSU Community to raise money and educate sarcoidosis, erly and blood cells become with various populations Music School-Detroit, people about sarcoidosis, a a potentially overactive, releasing chemi including autistic, cog 3408 Woodward Ave.. potentially fatal systemic fatal systemic cals which cause inflamed nitively and pre-primary Experiential hands-on art disease that can affect any disease. tissue to form in the body’s impaired, at-risk children activities will be provided organ. organs. Common symptoms and youth, and breast for festival participants “My mother-in law has the are vague, such as fatigue cancer survivors. She is and audience members. disease — it runs all through unchanged by sleep, lack of currently Site Director of The VSA Michigan 2011 my husband’s family and energy, weight loss, aches Music Therapy Clinical Emerging Artists Touring we’ve lost family members to and pains, arthritis, dry eyes, Services, MSU Community Exhibit will also be fea it,” said Wade. “It’s really near swelling of the knees, blurry Music School-Detroit. tured. and dear to my heart.” vision, shortness of breath, “We’re excited about this The event is open to the The Zumbathon for a dry hacking cough or skin being our 20th anniversary, public and free of charge. Sarcoidosis will be held lesions. The cause isn’t known that we’ve been able to For more information, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, and there isn’t a cure. provide this 20 years,” said contact Jody Stark at (313) at Skateland West, 37550 “There isn’t a lot of aware Stark, committee chairper 273-7762 or e-mail cat- Cherry Hill, Westland, where ness. It’s a horrible disease. son. [email protected]. Wade teaches Zumba four They used to think it was days a week. The doors open genetic but now it affects all at 1:30 p.m. It’s open to all ethnic groups ... It used to ages and a $15 donation is occur more in ethnic minori requested. ties,” said Wade, who hopes “We average more than 100 said Wade. Research, Wade said part of to have a couple of sarcoidosis ONLINE PHOTO GALLERIES people for a Zumba party. I Along with the Zumba the event is aimed at edu sufferers speak at the event. hope we will get at least 200 fundraiser to benefit the cating the public about the hometownlife(jn^com people for the Zumbathon,” Foundation for Sarcoidosis disease. If the average person [email protected] | (313) 222-5428 Landscaping Is " w Since 1926 Our Business W h a t ' s I n Y o u r T o i l e t ? Learn Before You Buy! 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First Step is putting out the On Monday, McCotter told welcome mat, inviting the Politico he is seriously consider community to join the grand ing a run and will make a deci opening of its new residential sion in the next two weeks. facility Tuesday, May 31. “I think the majority of the The local nonprofit agency, Republican electorate isn’t which provides services to happy with the choices they’ve victims of domestic and got and want to take a look at sexual violence, will celebrate new people,” he said. the opening of the facility at The Observer contacted FILE PHOTO 4400 S. Venoy, just south of McCotter’s office for com U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia, told Politico he's considering a run for Annapolis in Wayne. The event ment on the report Tuesday. the presidency in 2012 and will make a decision in the next couple of weeks. will be 4-7 p.m. McCotter’s office responded: The agency began raising “Representative McCotter has former Sen. Rick Santorum of representing western Wayne funds for the facility in 2008 nothing to add to the Politico Pennsylvania and former Utah and western Oakland coun when it had to leave its loca story at this time.” Gov. John Huntsman. Former ties, including his hometown tion in Canton due to irrepara Other Republicans who are vice presidential candidate of Livonia. Prior to his election ble building conditions. At that running or expected to run are Sarah Palin and Minnesota in 2002 to Congress, McCotter time, First Step moved its resi former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Rep. Michele Bachmann are also served as a state represen dents into a temporary loca First Step's new residential facility has 10 apartment-like suites and can Romney, former Speaker of the considering running. tative, Wayne County commis tion while they worked to raise accommodate up to 50 survivors per night. House Newt Gingrich, former McCotter is in his fifth two- sioner and Schoolcraft College needed funds. Construction Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, year term in U.S. Congress, trustee. on the new building began in August 2010. “This new facility was lie, and a lead grant was The First Step staff and designed to offer survivors a provided by Wayne County Board of Directors set out to peaceful place to heal from the EDGE, whose mission is to build a model facility to meet trauma of the violence and the provide safe, affordable hous the needs of the community stress of leaving one’s home,” ing for low income families. for years to come. First Step she said. Wilson Smithbauer’s name offers a safe place to stay According to Ellis, the facil will appear on the building. and comprehensive services, ity is built with a balance of “There are so many kind and such as counseling, assault public and private space to generous people who came response, legal informa help our guests feel welcome, together in support of this tion, safety planning, Sexual comfortable, empowered and project,” said Loren Treadwell, Assault Nurse Examiner supported. Each family suite Capital Campaign co-chair. (SANE) Forensic Exams, has its own private bath, a “We will be recognizing these and a 24-hour Help Line for small living area and a mini people at our Grand Opening victims of intimate partner kitchen. There are 10 apart- Event.” violence and survivors of ment-like suites, which First First Step is still raising sexual assault. First Step also Step estimates can accom funds to complete the proj provides support and services modate up to 50 survivors per ect. Donations are needed to for children affected by these night. add technology, furnishings, crimes. The new facility also commercial quality laundry “We are often told by police, includes a fully-equipped equipment, playgrounds, prosecutors and by the victims Sexual Assault Nurse gazebo/picnic shelter and of violence themselves, that Examiner Clinic, children’s garage/donation resource area. the service we provide is an areas and program space. People interested in finding important part of the safety “I have to admit, fund-rais out more about donating can net in the community,” said ing in a tumultuous economy call (734) 416-1111 or go online Judy Ellis, First Step’s execu has been challenging, but I am to [email protected]. tive director. “Many victims proud of our board, our volun About First Step: First Step are killed or seriously injured teers and staff,” said Ellis. is the only agency in out- by domestic or sexual violence The fund-raising efforts Wayne County that provides each year. First Step offers were lead by Loren Wadington comprehensive services to an option to living in a vio Treadwell and David support victims of domestic lent home and support and Treadwell of Canton. A lead and sexual violence. Last year, resources to help people live gift was provided by Karen First Step touched the lives of lives of peace and safety.” Wilson Smithbauer of Grosse 16,480 people. the g reat indoors You dream it. 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Rick Snyder talks about will materialize, and why or why not? We asked this question at the Plymouth District Library. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Local Vietnam veterans led o ff the 2010 Plymouth Memorial Day Parade. This year's parade is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday. Honor sacrifice T m hoping for some "I hope so. I don't know, “Probably not. It just "Eventually. I'm an hope for Michigan.... I'm we haven't seen too many seems like people have optimist." trying to get out of here, jobs." been made a lot of Dave Jensen Memorial Day is time Whitmore Lake job-wise." Dema Lincoln promises." Plymouth Jillian Barnes Heather Cavanaugh to recall those who Plymouth Ann Arbor paid ultimate price LETTERS Every year at this time, we pay tribute to those Full disclosure might appear to suggest a 25 percent reduc who have given their lives in the defense of this WHAT DO YOU THINK? tion. However, I do know from experience that country. This year, in the wake of the killing of We received a mailing from the Plymouth Township supervisor purporting to present a it's not that simple. Some combination of com Osama bin Laden, we have even more of which to be We welcome your Letter to the Editor. complete picture of the situation regarding mand personnel and firefighter adjustments proud than ever. Without a single loss of life — or Please include your name, address and the future of fire services in the township fol have to be weighed against actual needs. even major injury — our military scored perhaps phone number for verification. We ask the biggest victory yet in the war on terror. lowing the defection of the City of Plymouth. Perhaps the elected supervisor, treasurer your letters be 400 words or less. We That stunning success, however, does noth I am insulted and angry. The insult begins and other trustees will recognize that shouting may edit for clarity, space and content. ing to overshadow the contributions made by the with the presentation of the so-called facts. in print, for is that not what strategically placed Submit letters via the following formats bold lettering is, is best left t<5 tabloids and TV thousands of our military servicemen and women The use of bold print and the absence of cer talk show hosts. Whereas full disclosure, profes who have given the ultimate sacrifice to ensure tain details is unprofessional at the very least E-m ail: [email protected]. Americans continue to enjoy the freedoms secured sional actions, and careful need vs. resource and borders on being an outright attem pt by their efforts. t Read or comment online: to mislead the good people of Plymouth analysis accomplishes so much more. On Monday, we pause to remember those who www.hometownlife.com Doug Koch have made that sacrifice. There will be parades, Township. I only know Mr. Reaume from a few Deadline: Letters must be received by Plymouth memorial services and flags fluttering on the graves casual encounters. He seemed like a good 10 a.m. Monday to be published in the of the servicemen and women who have given their person (I voted for him) and I suspect that the Thursday edition. Chasing groups away lives so we can live free. some of the childish presentation is the work In the interest of full disclosure I am a parent It’s the one day of the year set aside for the nation of certain other bombastic elected officials. Blog: You may also let your opinions of a member in the Plymouth Fife and Drum to get together to remember, reflect and honor those As to the facts as presented and others not be heard with your own blog at Corps. who have given their all in service to their country. presented, here's how I see it. I must admit www.hometownlife.com. How does the Board of Education arrive at a In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln called that I was surprised at the complete costs on Americans to complete the unfinished task of possible revenue increase of $86,000 by charg of our good fire personnel. I have dealt with dollars received for performing the work "in ensuring that liberty “shall not perish from the ing a fee for the use of school facilities? them on a few occasions however and do not house" to the revenue needed to manage the E arth.” Instituting a $10 per hour fee on "outside begrudge them pay and benefits when I know fire department. Several hundred thousand Americans have never wavered in that commit groups" is assuming a static model in which that their responsiveness, skills and actual dollars in additional revenue would help ment to freedom, nor in the effort to help those the organizations will continue to use the build perform ance is at such a high level. In fact, immensely. In addition, "waste not" - in this who seek to be free. Americans have fought in two ings at an assumed number of hours. The fees World Wars for freedom, in Korea and Vietnam. those skills are a major reason for this letter. case talent and skills, is a maxim most of us will turn into a revenue stream of diminishing Americans have fought a Cold War, in Desert Storm, Mr. Reaume managed to omit the issue live by every day. returns as the affected groups will find some in Iraq and Afghanistan against tyranny, oppres of increasing the use of the firefighters On the other hand I can see the likelihood place else to meet their needs. sion and terror. for emergency medical service and virtu that there may need to be some decrease in By chasing away the organizations which However, the traditional observance of Memorial ally eliminating our dependence on private total personnel. Having lost 25 percent of the provide students a much-needed positive expe Day has diminished over the years. Some people ambulance services. I have never heard any budgeted revenue by the city leaving the "com think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and rience, this policy seems to run counter to PCCS response from the supervisor, the treasurer, munity" firefighting program, but also reducing not just those fallen in service to our country. For maintaining its reputation of excellence. or anyone else as to why they choose to throw the numbers of responses needing our fire many, Memorial Day and the three-day weekend Keith Cattaneo away the money that was spent training the services we most probably should reorganize marks the official start of summer. People use the Canton time to open their pools and their cottages and firefighters in EMS and not add the insurance the firefighting manpower. Mathematically that gather for picnics. Some will take time to observe ceremonies like the parade in Plymouth, others the annual memo rial service in Canton, which starts at 1 p.m. People will attend similar ceremonies and spend some time observing the meaning of the day but, by Funding youth services vital to future of Wayne County and large, Americans will focus on having fun. To help re-educate and remind Americans of BY KEVIN MCNAMARA who make resolvable mistakes. The fol with my own eyes that most youth who the true meaning of Memorial Day, the National GUEST COLUMNIST lowing statistics show progress and also perform criminal acts can be rehabili Moment of Remembrance was established in illustrate a trend which I am concerned tated to become productive adult mem 2000. It asks that at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day all W e can become one of the most about. bers of society — program statistics are Americans voluntarily and informally observe prosperous and safe counties in • Since creation of a county “diver evidence. However this could change if in their own way a moment of remembrance and the nation when we care for our sion” program to provide counseling we do not protect funding. respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a youth. They are the future leaders and and other support instead of juvenile Additional reductions in funding moment of silence or listening to Taps. productive members of Wayne County incarceration, 92 percent of youth will leave youth and their families with An e-mail we received sums up best what we who will eventually lead our region for who completed the one-year program limited alternatives, possibly creating should ponder, during that moment of silence. The growth. remained out of the formal justice sys a pattern of behavior that will cause author is unknown, but the sentiments are on the In January, I encour tem. further problems. Youth will either be money: aged my Wayne County • Title IV-E federal funding, which placed into adult-orientated programs It is a veteran, not the preacher, who has given us Commission colleagues supports Wayne County juvenile justice which are proven mostly ineffective or to create the Youth and child welfare programs, dropped 52 freedom of religion. even worse left without any support. As Services Committee to percent, from $3.4 million in 2008 to chair of the Youth Services Committee, It is a veteran, not the reporter, who has given us provide oversight for $1.8 million last year. I am committed to make sure that we freedom of the press. youth programs to at • Juvenile justice funding, outside of don’t limit the availability of youth It is a veteran, not the poet, who has given us least sustain funding. federal dollars, has decreased 11.3 per programs and protective resources for freedom of speech. The committee moni cent during the past three years while families. It is a veteran, not the campus organizer, who has tors budgets for health activity has increased. I am also concerned about the impact given us freedom to assemble. services, juvenile justice • Child abuse and neglect funding, Gov. Snyder’s proposed budget will have It is a veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us programs, out-county extension servic outside of federal dollars, dropped 7-3 county wide — specifically how it will the right to a fair trial. es, foster care and indigent child care. percent. affect our youth and senior citizens. It is a veteran, not the politician, who has given us Youth services in our county have • Successful probation completion Education and a number of programs the right to vote. been overlooked during the budget declined nearly 3 percent, likely result will be severely impacted due to the new On this Memorial Day 2011, we urge you ing process, even while the agencies ing from decreased funding. models the governor recently presented. to take time to remember what it stand for. and staff have made progress. All too • The number of juveniles in proba I’ll continue to keep citizens informed Certainly, enjoy your barbecues, open your often during the past few years, fund tion rose 12.8 percent last year, while on the youth services in Wayne County pools, spend a relaxing weekend at the cottage. ing has been reduced in favor of other the number in commitment has sharply and future actions of the Youth Services In the midst of that merriment, though, we urge programs. declined by 25.5 percent, correlated Committee. I’m proud to serve as its first you to take a moment to say thank you to those who Wayne County has effectively directly to the drop in funding. chair. have made all that possible. improved juvenile justice programs, Youth services provided by Wayne We cannot afford to forget why there is a moving troubled youth to productive County and our communities are criti Kevin McNamara serves on the Wayne County members of society. 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She struck out two. Stevenson earned the KLAA She intentionally walked Salem's Kensington Conference base Alexis Powell three times. ball championship with a Losing pitcher Heidi come-from-behind 3-2 win Schmidt allowed 14 hits in six over Canton. innings as the Rocks slipped Stevenson, the Central to 10-9 overall. — Division • Also Monday, Canton KLAA BASEBALL champs, blanked South Lyon East 5-0 improved to in a KLAA crossover of sec 23-8 overall and moved into ond-place teams. the KLAA title game begin The Chiefs improved to ning at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Gearing up for this weekend's Canton Cup is tournament director Darryl Noel and his family. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Julia, 10; Nicole, 17; 28-6 overall, while South Lyon home against Hartland. Tyler, 8, who all play for Canton Celtic teams throughout the year. Standing behind them are their parents, Darryl and Patty. Canton, 23-5 overall and the East dropped to 13-13. Canton South Division co-champion, played in a second-place may not want to come back to crossover due to losing the Stevenson’s diamond any time tiebreaker to Plymouth; both soon after squandering a 2-run the Chiefs and Wildcats shared lead for the second time this the KLAA South Division crown They'll journey to tourney with a 9-1 record. season. Stevenson junior right-hand • Meanwhile, Plymouth faced er Chris McDonald, pitching Northville Tuesday for the with cast on his glove hand Canton Cup soccer tournam ent model of consistency, 'fair play' conference championship, but from a broken thumb, picked results were not available as off Canton runners in the first, BY TIM SMITH 12,000 players) from northern Ohio, of press time. If the Wildcats fifth and sixth innings to help OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Indiana and Ontario, Canada (along prevailed, they were to have his own cause. with Michigan teams) to compete at hosted Walled Lake Northern “We have 33 pickoffs in 31 It takes a soccer family to know one. one of the Midwest’s largest club-based Wednesday (weather permit games,” Stevenson coach Rick Darryl Noel’s family unquestionably tournaments. ting) for the association title. Berryman said. “We work on qualifies, what with a bona fide soccer The Canton Soccer Club is hosting it, we work on it, we work on mom (Patty) and three kids who play the mammoth tournament in affiliation Wildcats grid camp the sport either with the Canton Soccer with Canton Leisure Services (which is The 10th annual Plymouth Please see CANTON, B3 Club or a high school team. providing fields for the event). The Noels will be joined this weekend For the record, there will be roughly Wildcat Football Skills Camp by hundreds if not thousands of soccer 1,200 contests hosted at five Canton will be held June 27-29. families from all over the Midwest and venues. Independence Park, Heritage Youngsters entering grades Canada for the 29th annual Canton Cup Park and the Plymouth-Canton 5-9 will go 5-7 p.m. each day; Soccer Tournament. Educational Park are the main sites for those going into grades 10-12 Meanwhile, Darryl is wrapping up those games, which kicks off from 5-9 will participate 7-9 p.m. months of planning and preparation as p.m. Friday. Go to www.plymouthwild- first-year director of the unparalleled The tournament continues from 7 cats.com to download a camp tournament. a.m. to 9 p m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 7 brochure and to get addi “The legacy that has been handed to p.m. Sunday. tional information. me is at times overwhelming,” said Noel, “We’re extremely lucky with working Plymouth head coach Mike a 45-year-old Canton resident who took about the Canton Cup. It’s quality, it’s with Canton Leisure Services,” Noel Sawchuk also will answer over the tourney director’s post from fair play. That whole brand image is said. “They’ve been very helpful with us questions at (734) 765-1766. John Vaughn. “You have people, and extremely important.” with the fields, giving us some resourc since this is the 29th annual, that were es. It’s a good partnership.” Golf for Canton hoops playing in those original tournaments COMING TO CANTON According to Noel, having a fair-and- You can golf to help out that now have their children going Noel and about 200 other volunteers square tourney is essential to visitors the Canton High School bas Seth Tschetter attempts a bunt for through. will welcome a record-number 781 ketball program. Canton. “And you hear the consistent things boys and girls teams (including about Please see TOURNEY, B2 But you better hurry up because time is running out to sign up. The registration deadline is June 1 for the fourth annual Canton golf Record-setting victory outing/basketball fundraiser. Showing rookies the ropes It will take place Saturday, June 4, at Salem Hills Golf BY TIM SMITH Club. Cost is $100 per golfer. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER for Wildcats pitcher The fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner, prizes, Teenagers haven’t changed too much BY TIM SMITH raffle and silent auctions. over the past three decades. But it is safe OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Proceeds will benefit to say quite a bit about society and the Canton's boys and girls bas Ontario Hockey League has since Craig Harrison Michels threw a two- ketball programs. Wolanin played for Kitchener in 1984-85. hit shutout Tuesday as Plymouth For more information, That’s one reason the 43-year-old for defeated Northville 9-0 in a contact Carole Reddy at mer NHL defenseman is thrilled that his KLAA crossover of third-place (734) 718-4402, Jimmy Reddy son, Christian — a 2011 draft pick of the varsity baseball teams. at (734) 751-9496 or Brian Plymouth Whalers — had the opportunity The win gave Michels seven Samulski at (734) 673-2555. to get a two-day primer at Compuware victories, the most for a Plymouth Arena. pitcher in a single season. Summer football camps Craig Wolanin, watching his son A four-run fifth inning broke scrimmage from above the blue seats open a scoreless tie, with Michels’ On tap this summer are at one end of Compuware, said the RBI groundout scoring the first three football camps being Whalers rookie orientation was a “ter run. presented by Canton football. rific” idea. Brendan Swanson, Ben Wohl The first one is for players “It exposes the kids to what might be. and Mike Nadratowski (a double) going into grades 7-9 this And (Whalers GM-coach) Mike Vellucci followed with run-scoring hits to fall and is a skills camp, with does a real good job of painting a clear Recent Plymouth Whalers draft pick Christian make it 4-0. BILLBRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER sessions 5-7:30 p.m. June 13- picture of what the options are for these Wolanin, wearing orange hockey pants from his The Wildcats (21-9 overall) Plymouth senior pitcher Harrison 16. Contact freshman coach kids and what the Whaler organization Detroit Little Caesars U-16 team, skated during padded the lead with one run in Michels, shown in this 2010 file photo, Richard Mui at (2 48)229-2738 has to offer.” last weekend's rookie orientation at Compuware. the sixth and four in the seventh. threw a two-hitter against Northville for more information. The younger Wolanin, a 16-year-old Nadratowski, who needed to to set a single-season school record After that will betheWing-T left wing from Rochester who played last WHAT TO EXPECT win Wednesday against Brighton for wins. Camp, slated to run 2-5 p.m. season with the Detroit Little Caesars One of Christian Wolanin’s teammates to tie the career record for pitch June 20 and 5-8 p.m. June 21-23. U-16 team, was one of 11 players recently on the White Team was another left wing ing victories by a Plymouth pitch rallied for an 8-7 comeback win This camp is for players going drafted by Plymouth to take part in the just drafted by the Whalers, 16-year-old er, stroked three hits against the in the finale. That spoiled two-hit into grades 10-12. Call varsity rookie orientation. Danny Vanderweil of Island Lake, Illinois. Mustangs. games by Nadratowski and Casey coach Tim Baechler at (734) (Of course, No. 1 pick Mitchell Dempsey “It’s a pretty good experience, it’s nice He collected a single, double, Sudz and a pinch-hit, two-run 455-7691 for more information. was on hand, as was second pick Matthew out here to kind of get a feel for what it’s triple and drove in two runs. home run by Phil Emminger. The Fundamental Camp Mistele. Both are wingers.) like, the facilities, the rink,” Vanderweil Also with multiple hits were The 3-2 win over Farmington for kids entering grades 3-6 There also were others drafted in said. “Just go out there and play.” Tyler Goble (double, triple, three featured a walkoff, two-run 2009 or TO and a handful of free agents. Vanderweil, a self-described “grinder” RBI) and Ben Wohl (two hits, two homer by pinch-hitter Chad will take place from 9 a.m. Helping coach the Blue and White teams from the Team Illinois U-16 squad, added runs). Schroeder in the bottom of the to noon June 27-30. Contact in scrimmages were former Whalers such that the on-ice part of the orientation was On Saturday, Plymouth played seventh. Enza Laneva at (313) 300-1173 as Ryan Hayes and lyier Brown; two play “maybe a little bit different” from what he each of the three Farmington Farmington held a 2-0 lead for more information. ers from the 2010-11 team (goalie Matt expected. teams and won two of the games. entering Plymouth’s final chance. Also, check out www. Mahalak, defenseman Max Iafrate of It would have been a sweep, CantonChiefsfootball.com for Livonia) also skated. Please see ROOKIES, B2 except that North Farmington Please see PLYMOUTH, B3 forms and further information. 1 V l BZ (cp) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, May 26,2011 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com Salem seniors have winning night Senior Night was a sweet one Tuesday night for the Salem varsity girls soccer team. The Rocks defeated Livonia Churchill 6-0 at PCEP, improving to 8-6-2 overall. “It was Senior Night and our goal was to celebrate our seniors and everything they’ve meant to our team with a vic tory,” Salem head coach Joe Nora said. “We moved well off the ball and finished our chances.” Senior midfielders Kristina Klusek and Lily Burnstein M M H i each scored goals while other senior standouts included midfielders Mackenzie Rogers I . J . 1 (assist) and Victoria Kaye, who Salem defender Olivia Kaye (No. 8) tries to get the ball away from a Livonia Nora said bolstered the back Churchill player on Tuesday. Fans and players alike enjoy the nonstop Canton Cup soccer action at numerous fields, as this 2009 file photo illustrates. line. Juniors Katelynn Krause, goal by Stephanie Dillon gave as Plymouth Christian doubled Gusty Kummer and sopho Plymouth a 1-0 victory over up Grosse Pointe Woods more Emily Barfuss were Northville Monday night, in a University Liggett. TOURNEY CANTON CUP FAST FACTS the other goal scorers and KLAA crossover matchup of The Eagles also edged FROM PAGE B1 sophomore goalkeeper Ali second-place teams. Birmingham Roeper 2-1 on What: 29th Annual Canton Cup Soccer Tournament, dubbed one of the Eggenberger made three stops PCA 4, LIGGETT 2: On Tuesday, Friday, thanks to tallies by largest dub-based tourneys in the Midwest. for the shutout. Rachel Zandee and Martha Annette Somercik and Emily penciling in Canton Cup in When: Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 PLYMOUTH 1, NORTHVILLE 0:A Mullet each scored two goals Gerulis. 2012 and beyond, too. p.m. Painstaking efforts ensure Where: Over 68 fields in Canton Township. Independence Park at Cherry no sandbaggers swoop in on Hill and Denton roads has 25 fields along with event headquarters. unsuspecting opponents and Other top venues include Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (21 fields) leave with enough trophies to ROOKIES and Heritage Park at Heritage Parkway and Canton Center Road, where FROM PAGE B1 fill an SUV. “Our registration commit 13 fields are located. Griffin and Flodin parks also will host games. tee,” Noel explained, “we put Who: An estimated 12,000 players on 781 teams, traveling from all over But after talking to Mahalak in over 300 man hours this Michigan as well as Ohio, Indiana and Ontario, Canada. Boys teams will and another 2010-11 Whaler, year researching teams, going be comprised of players ages 8-19 while girls teams are ages 8-14. In Tom Wilson (who participated into different web sites, mak addition to teams from Canton Soccer Club, the Plymouth United is in the 2010 orientation) he felt ing sure teams are bracketed bringing most teams and the Plymouth Reign also is participating. more at ease about being able fairly so that we don’t have any to handle the frenetic OHL lopsided wins or losses. Teams: Premier, Select, Travel and Recreational. Divisions are multiple pace. “For me, the success of in each age group and created on teams' skill levels. “It’s kind of a big transition the Canton Cup is when all Dedicated: This year's Canton Cup is dedicated to American military from Minor Midget to play games are won or lost by no veterans. At noon Saturday, at Independence Park, will be a moment ing in the OHL,” Vanderweil more than three or four goals, of silence and fly-over by vintage B-17 and B-25 bombers from Yankee said. “But they said that after because that means the com RENA LAVERTY Air Museum. Tourney director Darryl Noel said it was a priority of his to a while you get the hang of it petition is fair, everyone is try include the ceremony as a tribute to veterans past and present - includ and (that) it’s a good fit.” During a rookie scrimmage at Compuware Arena, Plymouth Whalers' first- ing hard.” Another aspect of the orien round draft choice Mitchell Dempsey (No. 8, white jersey) closes in on goalie ing his father Milton, who passed in 2009. tation was finding out that life Jake Patterson. MAKING IT FAIR Bucks: Following the Memorial Day ceremony, where Canton Supervisor in the OHL goes far beyond In 2010, there were only and original Canton Cup director Phil LaJoy will make a special what transpires on the 200- selves to a new situation. added. “They see something in 20 or 30 games out of under guest appearance, the Michigan Bucks and Indiana Invaders of the by-85 ice sheet. Understanding that school is that kid, potential that might 1,000 to fail to meet that stan Professional Development League will take the field. The game is spon “Right now I’m heading still important.” evolve into something. dard of parity. sored by Canton Soccer Club. upstairs to have a meeting “Drafts are potential. Now Noel explained why it is Other: More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the tourney, with the coaching staff,” he NOT JUST YET it’s up to the kid, ‘Do I want to imperative that teams get a said. “Then it’s dinner and But Christian and Danny realize that potential?”’ fair shake over the guaran hosted by the Canton Soccer Club in conjunction with Canton Leisure back to the hotel to get some undoubtedly will have to tuck Taking some mental notes teed three games they’ll play Services. Major sponsors include State Farm Insurance, Meijer, Oakwood rest for the game tomorrow away the experience for future on the newest crop of future Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Health Systems, Yankee Air Museum and Traveling Teams. (Sunday).” reference. players was season ticket Close matches ensure T-shirts: As a fundraising endeavor, the Canton Soccer Cup will be Wolanin and Vanderweil According to Craig Wolanin, holder and billet host Steve “guests” will leave Canton selling camouflage T-shirts with a portion of proceeds going to local and the other youngsters also a Michigan native himself, Kowalkoski of Plymouth. happy with the tournament military organizations including VFW Post 6695 and Vietnam Veterans of took a field trip to Plymouth- Christian will stay another Kowalkoski hosted Rickard experience — enough to make America Chapter 528, both located at Lilley and Ann Arbor Roads. Canton Educational Park, year at home, playing for Little Rakell last season, and in sure they come back next year. which is where Whalers play Caesars Midget Majors (ages previous seasons was Hayes’ “The good thing and the Web: Go to www.cantoncup.net or www.cantonsoccerclub.com. ers go to high school. 16-18). billet. unique thing about the Canton That was another plus as “We’re family first, he just “We’ve come here for the last Cup is, we allow many teams scend soccer, transcend sport who played in the first Canton far as Craig Wolanin was con turned 16,” the ex-New Jersey five or six years to watch this,” who otherwise wouldn’t be able and you can bring into your Cup tourneys — make it a top cerned. Devils blueliner said. “There’s Kowalkoski said. “It gives to go and play in a tournament.” daily life.” priority to make sure their “What they’re trying to do a lot of stuff that (still) needs them an idea what it’s like to Noel continued. “Because we own kids enjoy the same soc is just expose them to the to take place at home.” play in the Ontario Hockey have such a large attendance of THE FAMILY WAY cer experience that they did. Whaler organization, orient Wolanin stressed that being League. teams, we’re able to take teams Noel said those were reasons “I find that parents are will them to what is demanded of drafted and invited to the ori “It’s different than play-. that probably wouldn’t fare too why he and wife Patty enrolled ing to sacrifice and give their these kids moving forward,” entation does not guarantee ing Midget Majors or Midget well in your normal tourna oldest daughter Nicole into the kids the benefit of learning the he stressed. “And not only ever playing for the Whalers. Minors, so it’s a good orienta ments and be able to give them tourney about 11 years ago. In lessons from playing sports,” on the ice, (it’s) the expecta “A kid is drafted by the tion for them.” good, competitive games where recent years, younger children he said. “I see it in soccer, tions of getting in the weight Whalers, all that means is the they can learn how to compete Julia and Tyler have joined the hockey, baseball. room,... acclimating them- Whalers retain his rights,” he [email protected] really hard. fun. “Parents, especially in this “They can learn how to win “When my oldest daughter area with this economy, this well and play and lose well. So Nicole started playing roughly 11 almost becomes one of their that fairness of competition years ago, that’s what we wanted must-dos. Because they pri there, all the way from begin her to get out of it,” Darryl said. oritize their children’s experi Ladywood falls to Marian in OT ning soccer all the way up to “It wasn’t winning trophies or ences above other things.” Elite soccer is what sets the anything like that. It’s how to And since they already know Livonia Ladywood’s bid for to a 1-1 draw through regula ball wound up on the foot of Canton Cup apart. It’s fair and be part of a team, how to work what they’ll get with the Canton a Catholic League girls soccer tion time, Marian won the Elizabeth Tresnak, who finished equitable.” hard, how to succeed, how to Cup, it’s becoming Michigan’s title came to a cruel conclusion overtime coin toss and put the the game-winner just 30 seconds Even if Noel weren’t heavily struggle but still overcome. ultimate soccer destination for Saturday against top-ranked ball deep into Ladywood’s end. into the OT and 2-1 victory. invested in this year’s tour “And all of these things are Memorial Day weekend. and defending Division 2 The Blazers’Allison Bielski Marian is now 13-2-1 ney — he estimates working what soccer and other sports Numbers bear that out. In state champion Birmingham tackled the ball away from overall, while No. 6-ranked 40 hours per week outside of do. They teach that life lesson 2010, there were 670 teams, a Marian. Marian’s Danielle Mazur Ladywood drops to 11-2-6. his position chief engineer at that life’s not going to be easy.” jump of about 100 despite the After the two teams battled inside the 18-yard box, but the It was 0-0 at halftime. Johnson Controls in Plymouth Nicole now is 17 and playing poor economy. And it’s going Marian’s Martha Stevens to plan the event — he’d be on the Plymouth High School up this year by just as much if broke the scoreless deadlock singing its praises. girls varsity team, and thus is not more, even with the spiral with a penalty kick in the 51st That’s because he knows ineligible for this year’s Canton ing price of gas. Herold and Associates, PLC is a debt collector attempting to minute, but Ladywood’s Kelly from personal experience how Cup. During the fall, she’s a “It really is humbling that collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for Capoccia tied it in the 71st that purpose. much it helps teach invaluable member of the Canton Celtic people choose to be able to minute off a long cross from life lessons to kids. ’94 Girls Black squad. spend some of that hard-earned M ORTGAGE SALE - D efault has been m ade in the conditions of Emily Huddleston. ’’Being able to teach those life But 10-year-old Julia and money joining us as their guests, a m ortgage m ade by JOSEPH FARRAH, A M ARRIED MAN AND Marian outshot the Blazers, lessons of sports is such a huge Tyler, 8, will suit up this week to play soccer,” Noel concluded. HANNAH FARRAH, A MARRIED WOMAN to MORTGAGE 10-7- thing,” Noel emphasized. “Being end. 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The Chiefs were slated to square off against the No. 4- ranked team in the state, Novi, on Wednesday night to deter mine which team will advance to Saturday’s regional final. Scoring four, goals for the Chiefs (8-6 overall) was Trevor Moore, while Matt Rodgers (three goals, one assist) and Tim Popp (six assists) also had excellent performances. Registering a three-goal hat trick for Plymouth was Conor JOHN KEMSKI Downey. Canton's Parker Pakula (No. 3) closes in on Plymouth's Kenny Durham (No. 21), Rodgers continues his torrid who is carrying the ball down the field during Friday's Division 1 pre-regional. offensive pace, which Chiefs head coach Kevin Riley said onship trophy. around,” Riley said. “It’s pretty should earn him another All- That’s because the Chiefs cool to have that between the State selection. “This is his had already wrapped that up, three schools.” best year.” having previously defeated In the other pre-regional Meanwhile, Canton’s win Salem and Plymouth. Both of match involving a PCEP team, over the Wildcats had no those victories took place in Salem lost 10-9 in overtime to bearing on which Plymouth- April, just before the spring Ann Arbor Huron. Canton Educational Park team break. BILL BRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER won the coveted Park champi “There’s a trophy that goes [email protected] Canton's Robby Golematis is off-balance after reaching third base, but he hurries back to the bag. pered home with the second ners in - the third baseman CANTON run. (Bazner) made a nice play. We FROM PAGE B1 In the bottom of the fifth, yelled ‘four.’ We got the out at Stevenson got on the board second base.” when Troy Bodtke led off it. It’s by design and the kids with a single and scooted all LIKE LAST TIME PUBLIC take it serious. What it does the way around to third on In the crossover meeting is that it keeps every kid on Brandon Jurczszyn’s sacrifice between the two teams ear every pitch because they look bunt when the Chiefs failed to lier this year, Canton lost a COURSES for signs every pitch. They’re cover third. 2-0 lead and fell 6-2 to the focused. And they committed Brendon Hayes then fol Spartans on a walk-off grand to it. They committed to it last lowed with an RBI groundout slam. year and committed to it this to cut the deficit to 2-1. “We did the same thing last year. I don’t know how many In the bottom of the sixth, time,” Bloomshield said. “We times we’ve been saved by key Stevenson manufactured a get a lead - if you sit around picks in situations.” pair of runs to take the lead for with a good team you’re going CHEMUNG HILLS GOLFCLUBl HUNTER’S RIDGE GOLF COURSE TANGLEWOOD G.C. Website: chemunghills.net McDonald scattered six hits, keeps. to lose that game. 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BY TIM SMITH Canton (3:26.23), while meter relay team, but he was send three athletes to the Long jump: I. Summer Lewis (Rey), 15-9.5:4. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Plymouth took fifth with a cheering his heart out for the Division 4 track and field state Erin Hardin (LW). 13-10.5. time of 3:33.66. Canton qual tandem of Matt Schacht, meet following Saturday’s Pole vault: 1. Alissa Flury (LW), 7-6; 2. Marcella Dan Martin already knew ified for the state meet, but Tyler Winningham, Scott regional at Lutheran Westland. Flury (LW), 6-6. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Jacqui Schwartz (LW), he was going to the Division Salem’s 3:26.77 barely missed Piwowar and Kevin Buford. The Eagles’ girls team — 16.31; 2. Amanda Terranella (LW), 17.67. 1 state meet, having won the the qualifying time (3:26.70). The annual battle for despite only having six athletes 300 hurdles: 1. Terranella (LW), 50.17; 2. A. 400-meter dash at Friday’s For the Chiefs, junior supremacy among PCEP competing —finished third Flury (LW), 52.16. 100 dash: I. Melanie Shaw (ROS), 12.84. regionals at Plymouth- anchor Kevin Buford nearly squads is what adds extra with 58 points, trailing only 200:1. Lewis (Rey), 27.36; 5. Heather Shoats Canton Educational Park. caught Stevenson’s Matt motivational flavor to the the host Warriors and Royal (HVL), 30.27. But the Salem senior, Williams for the top finisher, mix. Oak Shrine. 400:1. Jazmene Floyd (Rey), 1:05.0; 3. Shoats just like his counterparts (HVL), 1:09.7; 4. Rachel Smith (PCA), 1:11.77. while the Wildcats’ William “It’s crazy because every Freshman Katelynn Barkell 800:1. Jess Rice (LW), 2:31.2; 2. Karen Windle from Canton and Plymouth, Askew II wasn’t far behind. one’s always in the top-3,” won the high jump with a (PCA), 2:34.03. switched to a faster, grittier Askew said his relay team Spreitzer said. “Usually we all mark of 4-feet, 9-inches, and 1,600:1. Hardin (LW), 5:43.66; 3. Erin Lyle (LW), gear when going against each 5:58.77; 5. Marisa Pfister(PCA), 6:39.32. “made up for lost time” and finish in the top-3 at region was part of the 3,200-meter 3,200:1. Anna Goike (ROS), 12:54.63; 2. Sarah other in the anchor leg of the came close to winning a spot als. So when you see the guy relay that set a new PCA mark Maynard (LW), 12:56.85; 3. Lyle (LW), 13:25.21:5. 1,600-meter relay. Salem senior Dan Martin and in the state meet. next to you in the blue or (11:19.29). Pfister (PCA), 15:03.13. “You know, we have a lot others say big meets such as the “The intensity the adrena black jersey, you go freaking 400 relay: 1. Shrine, 53.74; 2. Lutheran Also on that relay team were Westland (Beth LaRose, M. Flury, Schwartz, of great runners here,” said state regionals brings out the best line that’s just running,” he hard.” Karen Windle, Rachel Smith Shirkey). 58.46; 4. Plymouth Christian, 1:01.67; 800 Martin, trying to catch his in athletes from the Park. emphasized. “You want to That’s exactly what they and Sydney Carpenter. relay: 1. Cristo Rey, 1:05.01; 3. Lutheran Westland breath following the event. bring your man in and it’s a did, to the delight of the Windle took second place in (Hardin, A. Flury, Rice, Terranella), 1:57.72:4. Plymouth Christian, 2:13.34; 1,600 relay: 1. “Just the competition of us going.” whole other level, it’s hard to cheering fans leaning against the 800 run with a personal Lutheran Westland, 4:35.27; 3. Plymouth Christian, driving each other really The Salem quartet fin describe.” the fence near the finish line. best of 2:34.03, less than a sec 4:44.88; 3,200 relay: 1. Lutheran Westland helps out our times, and gets ished third behind Livonia Canton senior Ben ond from equaling the school (Hardin, Maynard. Lyle, Rice), 10:40.9; 3. Plymouth Christian, 11:19.29. our sense of competitiveness Stevenson (3:26.1) and Spreitzer wasn’t in the 1,600- [email protected] record. BOYS TRACK & FIELD RESULTS “Each one is an exceptional DIVISION 4-REGION 39 athlete and they work together May 21 at Lutheran High Westland TEAM STANDINGS: I. Loyola, 141 points; 2. even better,” PCA head coach Lutheran Westland, 113; 3. Royal Oak Shrine, 87; Jennifer Lemieux said. 4. Newport Lutheran South, 54; 5. Plymouth On the boys side, there were Christian, 47; 6. Detroit Cristo Rey, 38:7. Detroit PCA girls finish in third place at MIAC m eet Westside Christian Academy, 29; 8. Detroit 13 athletes on hand as the Allen Academy, 25; 9. PEC Prep, 12; 10. Grosse Eagles finished fifth with 47 Pointe Woods University-Liggett, 11; 11. Huron BY BRADEMONS University-Liggett (13), Roeper’s Brianna Ratchford, Zach Musial and Derrick points. Loyola and Lutheran Valley Westland, 7; 12. Detroit City, 1; 13. Meadow OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Sterling Heights Parkway last year’s Division 4 state Mozham were each double Montessori, 0.. Westland took the top two FINAL EVENT RESULTS Christian (13), Southfield champion, was able to hold off winners for the Warriors. spots. (top 2 qualify for state finals) Lutheran High Westland’s Christian (9) and Westland Schwartz for first. (Ratchford Mozham captured the Trevor Baloga qualified for Shot put: 1. Willie Bokins (L), 43 feet, 5 inches; move from the Metro Huron Valley Lutheran (0). also won the shot put with a 100- and 200 dashes in 11.4 the state meet, winning the 2. Dawson Davenport (LW), 42-11:5. David Adlof (HV), 38-07; 7. Joshua Allen (PCA), 38-3.5. Conference to the Michigan The Warriors boasted five throw of 39-1 and the long jump.) and 23.3, respectively, while 1,600-meter run with a time of Discus: 1. Jacob Diroff (LS), 114-0; 3. Davenport Independent Athletic individual event winners “Jacqui gave her all she Musial took the long jump (19- 4:50.25 (his personal best). (LW), 109-11; 4. Allen (PCA), 109-07. Conference continues to yield including Alissa Flury, pole could handle for the first six 3) and 110 hurdles (15.5). “There were multiple PRs for High jump: 1. Xavier McCraney (CR), 5-07. Long jump: 1. Adam Abbott (CR), 19-3,25; 2. the same results when it comes vault (7 feet); Alyssa Shirkey, hurdles,” Lutheran Westland Dawson Davenport added our members and every person Zach Musial (LW), 18-6.75; 6. Nicholas McDonald to track and field. discus (98-6); Amanda coach Mike Unger said. a first in the shot put (43-0), competing earned a medal (HV), 14-7. The Warriors repeated as Terranella, 300-meter hurdles Other seconds were gar while Jake Fairbairn took the in their respective events,” 110-meter hurdles: 1. Musial (LW), 15.10; 2. Micah Kempf (LW), 15.36. MIAC girls champion Tuesday (50.1); Jess Rice, 800 (2:32.0); nered by Marcella Flury in the 300 hurdles (40.9). Lemieux said. “We earned 300 hurdles: 1. Jacob Fairbairn (LW), 42.08; 2. with a team-high 137 points to and Erin Lyle (12:54.8). pole vault (6-0) and Hardin in Micah Kempf added a sec points in each event we par Kempf (LW), 44.95. outpoint host Rochester Hills The 4 x 200 relay team the 1,600 (5:55.9). ond in the 110 hurdles (15.9) ticipated in.” 100 dash: 1. Antoine Hawkins (WCA), 11.27; 3. Lutheran Northwest, the run of Alissa Flury, Marcella The Warriors 4 x 100 relay Derrick Mozham (LW), 11.48. and teamed up with Musial, 400:1. Najee A've (L), 50.82; 6. Bobby Miller ner-up, with 76. Flury, Jacqui Schwartz and team of Sarah Maynard, Zack Arthur and Mozham for a GIRLS TRACK & FIELD RESULTS (LW), 57.72. DIVISION 4-REGION 39 800:1. Michael Roebke (LS), 2:09.90:5. Ethan Rounding out the 12-school Terranella also won in 2:01.4. Marcella Flury, Schwartz and second in the 400 relay (48.0). May 21 at Lutheran High Westland field was Birmingham Roeper The 4 x 400 quartet of Hardin, Levack (PCA), 2:22.99; 7. Tyler Manns (PCA), Alissa Flury also placed sec The foursome of Ed Lee, TEAM STANDINGS: I. Lutheran High Westland. 2:25.03; 8. Phil Welte(LW), 2:26.30. 163 points; 2. Royal Oak Shrine, 156:3. Plymouth (72), Auburn Hills Oakland Alissa Flury, Rice and Terranella ond in 58.5. Arthur, Fairbairn and 1,600:1. Trevor Baloga (PCA), 4:50.25; 5. Eric Christian (59), Plymouth also added a first in 4:42.1. Christian, 58:4. Detroit Cristo Rey, 56; 5. Newport Smith (LW), 5:05.25; 6. James Parks (PCA), 5:06.84. Meanwhile, the Lutheran Mozham earned a runner-up Lutheran South. 36; 6. Detroit Allen Academy, 28; Christian (39), Newport Schwartz broke her own Westland boys, defending finish in the 800 relay, while 3,200:1. Matthew Sutton (S), 10:55.02; 3. 7. Detroit Westside Christian Academy, 21; 8. Huron Baloga (PCA), 11:14.95; 4. Parks (PCA), 11:35.12; 5. Lutheran South (32), Ann school record set Saturday in MIAC champions, were edged Bobby Miller, Kempf, Eric Valley Lutheran, 18; 9. Meadow Montessori, 12; 10. Peter Sillanpaa (LW), 11:45.78; 6. Daniel Bunge (LW), Arbor Greenhills (26), Novi the Division 4 regional with by Oakland Christian for the Smith and Fairbairn also took Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett, 9; 11. (tie) 12:23.46. PEC Prep. Detroit City and Detroit Loyola, 0 each. 400 relay: 1. Lutheran Westland, 46.49; 800 Franklin Road Christian a runner-up finish in the 100 team title, 130-125.5. a second in the 1,600 relay. FINAL EVENT RESULTS relay: 1. Loyola, 1:34.41; 1,600 relay: 1. Loyola, (16), Grosse Pointe Woods hurdles (16.2). Rounding out the team scor The Lutheran Westland (top 2 qualify for state finals) 3:40.89:2. Lutheran Westland, 3:47.79; 6. Plymouth Shot put: 1. Alyssa Shirkey (LW), 27 feet, 6.5 ing was Lutheran Northwest girls have advanced to the 10- Christian, 4:07.24; 3,200 relay: 1. Shrine, 9:16.81; inches; 7. Janine Erickson (LW), 23-2. 3. Plymouth Christian, 9:23.44; 4. Lutheran (77), Roeper (39), Lutheran team MITCA meet, a battle Discus: 1. Shirkey (LW), 91-0; 2. Erickson (LW), South (37.5), Southfield of Division 4 regional cham Westlancf, 10:19.66. South Canton Scholars Charter Academy Christian (28), Plymouth pions, beginning at 10 a.m. 3085 S. Canton Center Rd. Christian (23), Parkway (6), Saturday in Gobles. BOYS GOLF RESULTS Canton, M I 48188 Huron Valley (4), Liggett (0) 866-NHA-ENROLL (phone) and Franklin Road (0). [email protected] | (313) 222-6851 DUAL MATCH RESULTS 4-5 KLAA Central. 616-575-6801 (fax) N0RTHVILLE151 LIVONIA STEVENSON 158 LIVONIA STEVENSON 162 SALEM 172 OPEN ENROLLM ENT NOTICE May 23 at Tanglewood G.C. May 20 at Fox Hills G.C. O pen enrollm ent for the 2011-2012 academ ic school year ends on PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Northville scorers: Blake Bonatz. 35 Stevenson scorers: Adam Giordano, Dante Friday, 5/27/2011 at 5 p.m . A pplications are available for grades (medalist); Brady Marotta, 38; Matt Evasic and Cicchelli and Nick Barr, 39 each (tri-medalists); Todd Goebel, 39 each; Nick Zanotti, 43; Kevin Cam Tetrault, 41; Nick Marsh, 44: Nick Collins, 48. Young Five K indergarten - 5 and can be obtained at the school, at NOTICE TO BIDDERS Collareno, 44. Salem scorers: Jake Leib, 41; Nick Danis, 42; www.NHAschools.com or by calling NHA at 866-NHA-ENROLL. Stevenson scorers: Adam Giordano and Cam Brian Patterson, 44; Brandon Duprey, 45; Kevin Should the num ber of applications received during open enrollm ent The Board of Education of the Plym outh-Canton Community Tetrault, 39 each; Dante Cicchelli, 41; Nick Marsh Luo and Austin Strubridge, 48 each. exceed available seats, a random -selection drawing will be Schools invites all interested and qualified com panies to subm it a and Tyler Jarosz, 43 each; Nick Barr, 47. Dual match records: Stevenson, 4-4 overall, necessary. The draw ing, if needed, w ill be held on 6/20/2011 at 1:00 Dual match records: Northville, 8-1 overall, 4-4 KLAA Central Division; Salem, 3-4 overall, 3-4 bid for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) p.m . at A chieve C harter Academ y. A pplications received after open 8-1KLAA Central Division; Stevenson, 4-5 overall, KLAA Central. CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES AND JUST IN TIME (JIT) enrollm ent will be accepted on a first-com e, first-served basis for DELIVERY: Bid docum ents are available by contacting Raquel rem aining open seats. W aiting lists w ill be form ed accordingly. H unter, A ssistant D irector of Purchasing at (734) 416-2741. Sealed bids w ill be received at the E.J. M cClendon Educational C enter 454 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIM INATORY POLICY South Harvey, Plym outh, M I 48170 and m ust be clearly m arked AS TO STUDENTS “PCCS CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES BID” and received no later than South Canton Scholars C harter Academ y adm its students of any 2:00 p.m . EST on M onday June 13, 2011 at w hich tim e they w ill be race, color, and nationality or ethnic origin to all the rights, STATE OF MICHIGAN read publicly. A notarized fam ilial disclosure agreem ent m ust privileges, program s, and activities generally accorded or m ade COUNTY OF WAYNE accom pany every bid. For technical inform ation, please phone available to students at the school. It does not discrim inate on the H arry Lau, D irector of M aintenance O perations at (734) 416-2970. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH basis of intellectual or athletic abilities, m easures of achievem ent The Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject or aptitude, disability, status as a handicapped person, hom eless all bids and to w aive any bid irregularities, as they judge to be in status, English proficiency, religion, creed, race, sex, color, or WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM ORDINANCE the best interest of the school district. national origin in adm inistration of its educational policies, adm issions policies and athletic or other school-adm inistered B o a r d o f E d u c a t i o n SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE p r o g r a m s . Plym outh-Canton Com m unity Schools NUMBER C-2011-03 A drienne D avis, Secretary i AN ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF Publish: May 26, 2011 Publish: May 26 and June 2,2011 0 EO8 7 4 1 6 0 1 PLYMOUTH TO AMEND ORDINANCE 100 BY REVISING - CODIFIED SECTION 73.060 OF CHAPTER 73 OF THE TOW NSHIP CODE, THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM ORDINANCE, ARTICLE I; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF STATE OF MICHIGAN 70.090. Inspections. This section provides for inspections. THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL (I.W.C.) CHARGE COUNTY OF WAYNE SECTION, PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY CHARGE BY 70.100. D iscontinuance of service. This section provides for M ETER SIZE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH the discontinuance of service. SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NUM BER C-2011-02 70.110. U nsafe w ater. This section provides for the labeling of THE CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: AMENDMENT TO CROSS CONNECTION ORDINANCE unsafe w ater. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 70.010 THROUGH 70.120. Fees. This section provides for an inspection fee of $250. SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE. 70.130 OF CHAPTER 70, PART VII, UTILITIES OF THE O rdinance No. 100, codified as C hapter 73, the W ater and Sew er CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF PLYMOUTH; PROVIDING FOR 70.130. Penalty. This section provides that any person or entity System O rdinance A rticle I, Section 73.060 is hereby am ended to PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING who violates any provisions of this Chapter shall be read as follows: FOR COM PLIANCE W ITH EXISTING LAWS, ORDINANCES punished as provided in C hapter 1 of the Township Code A n d RULES; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITIONS; and th at each day th at the violation continues after due 73.060. Industrial W aste C ontrol (I.W.C.) C harge. This section I PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR notice has been served in accordance w ith the term s and provides for a m onthly charge by m eter size. SECONDARY SOURCES; PROVIDING FOR PRIVATE provisions hereof shall be deem ed a separate offense. WATER STORAGE TANKS; PROVIDING FOR UTILITY SECTION II. REPEAL. COUNT OF EM PLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; SECTION 2. REPEAL. PROVIDING FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE; This section provides that all O rdinances or parts of PROVIDING FOR UNSAFE WATER; PROVIDING FOR This section provides th at all O rdinances or parts of O rdinances O rdinances in conflict herew ith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this O rdinance foil force and effect. FEES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR in conflict herew ith are hereby repealed only to the extent REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING necessary to give this O rdinance foil force and effect. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. This section provides that any unenforceable section can SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE. be severed from the rest of the O rdinance. This section provides that any unenforceable section can be SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE. THE CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: severed from the rest of the O rdinance. This section provides that adoption of this O rdinance Sections 70.010 through 70.130 of C hapter 70, P art V II, U tilities SECTION 4, SAVINGS CLAUSE. does not affect proceedings, prosecutions for violation of law, of the Code of O rdinances of the C harter Township of Plym outh are penalties and m atured rights and duties in effect before the am ended to read as follows: This section provides that adoption of this O rdinance does not effective date of this O rdinance. affect proceedings, prosecutions for violation of law, penalties and 70.010. Purpose. This section provides the purpose of this m atured rights and duties in effect before the effective date of this SECTION V. PUBLICATION. C h a p t e r . O r d i n a n c e . This section provides that the Clerk for the C harter Township of Plym outh shall cause this O rdinance to be published 70.020. D efinitions. This section provides the definitions for SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. in the m anner required by law. term s used in this Chapter. This section provides th at the C lerk for the C harter Tow nship of SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. 70.030. This section provides that a connection w ith a public Plym outh shall cause this O rdinance to be published in the m anner This section provides that this O rdinance, as am ended, w ater supply system shall comply w ith existing laws, required by law. ordinances and rules. shall take full force and effect upon publication. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. 70.040. This section provides for prohibited cross connections. Copies of the com plete text of this O rdinance are available at the office of the C harter Township of Plym outh, 9955 N. H aggerty 70.050. C orrections. This section provides for corrective This section provides th at this O rdinance shall take full force Road, Plym outh, M ichigan 48170, during regular business hours. a c t i o n s . and effect upon publication. 70.060. Secondary sources. This section provides for Copies of the com plete text of this O rdinance are available at the secondary w ater sources. office of the C harter Tow nship of Plym outh, 9955 N. H aggerty Road, Joe Bridgm an, MM C Plym outh, M ichigan 48170, during regular business hours. Township Clerk 70.070. Private w ater storage tanks. This section provides for private w ater storage tanks. JOE BRIDGMAN, MMC Township Clerk Introduced: A pril 12,2011 70.080. U tility count of em ployees. This section provides for Introduced: April 12,2011 Adopted: May 10, 2011 Adopted: May 10,2011 a authorized inspection agency. Published: May 26,2011 oeo8741402_4x7 Publish: May 26,2011 OE08741401 -2x9 V (P) B5 HAVE A STORY IDEA? Contact Editor, Brad Kadrich STRICTLY BUSINESS Voice Mail: (313) 222-8899 E -m ail: [email protected] Thursday, May 26,2011 hom etow nlifefhilcom Comment online at hometownlife.com IT'S YOUR BUSINESS G&A BUSINESS BRIEFS Picnic Basket open house chosen from all entries received at the end of the business day on The Picnic Basket Marketplace hosts an open Tuesday, May 31. house Saturday, May 28, from noon to 3 p.m., • Forest Computer Solutions where visitors will be able to sample their hot and Sweet Afton Tea Room and cold catering items. are sponsoring Tea, Cookies & This gives people who are planning gradua Computers classes for seniors. tions or any kind of gathering an opportunity to The 9-10:30 a.m. classes cost see what is available and to taste the different Young $20 and include tea and cook selections. ies, as well as a 10-percent dis Picnic Basket Marketplace is located at count for lunch that day only. Reserve your seat 49471 Ann Arbor Road, just west of Ridge, in by calling (734) 259-8611. Plymouth. For more information please call (734) 459- Bagel fundraiser 2227. Big Apple Bagels will be participating in a national 65 Roses campaign with the Cystic Business news Fibrosis Foundation. The campaign continues From the folks at the Plymouth Downtown through May 31. Development Authority: As “proud members of the Canton communi • Jill Andra Young Photography is having a ty,” Big Apple Bagels owners Dennis Griffin and Business Portrait Party on May 25 from 5-8 Glenn Nenninger said they’re “proud to help p.m., for anyone needing a fresh head shot for find a cure for CF.” your website, business cards, Facebook profde, “At Big Apple Bagels in Canton, we want dating site or portfolio. Only $25 if mailed to to give back to our community which has you, $30 if burned to a CD. embraced our business, by helping the search Call Jill at (734) 455-7787- for a cure to this terrible disease,” they said. • Charter One Bank in Downtown “The children who battle cystic fibrosis are so Shoe Shine Guys John Early and Mike Kompoltowicz have been taking their business on the road since March. Plymouth is featuring That’s Awesome! and brave and we are happy to help in any way that Salon Awesome! as their Local Businesses of we can.” the Month for the month of May! Stop into The phrase “65 Roses” was adopted by the the branch anytime during the month of May Cystic Fibrosis Foundation because it is what to find out why Charter One Bank thinks “Cystic Fibrosis” sounds like to a small child That’s Awesome! and Salon Awesome! are so and has historically been used by children of Company takes to the road great. all ages to describe their disease. Fundraising And while you’re there, enter yourself into efforts in select Big Apple Bagels and My a drawing for a $50 Gift Card for That’s Favorite Muffin restaurants will include sales of Awesome! or Salon Awesome!. You do not need $1 pin-ups and 65 coffee travel mugs. to be a Charter One Bank account holder to One hundred percent of the proceeds from with shoe-shine outfit enter the drawing. Anyone can enter the draw the pin-up sales and $1 per travel mug sold will ing for free - no obligation. The winner will be be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Observer: Tell us about your business, including the types of services and/or products you CHAMBER CHAT feature? Business development in learning about the six com ited to 30 reservations. Shoe Shine Guys: We mon mistakes business owners are a mobile shoe shine The Plymouth Community make and the impact of those Chamber map company. We come to your Chamber of Commerce hosts mistakes. The Chamber’s 2011 map of office building with our a business development work The event includes a panel of the Plymouth Community is fully equipped shoe shine shop, “6 Business Killers,” experts including Joe Barone due to arrive soon. Chamber truck, gather shoes from the Tuesday, May 24. of Barone Law, Jeffery Schultz officials called the maps “one employees, take them out to Attendees will learn how to of Schultz & Assoc., and Karl of the most requested items our truck for a professional protect your assets. As a busi Carter of Michigan Financial. from the Chamber’s Visitors shine. We also have a mobile ness owner, you are focused on To register for this workshop Center.” shoe shine unit that some running the business. Every e-mail teri@plymouthmich. Businesses wanting a supply companies prefer we set day brings new challenges, org or call (734) 453-1540. of maps can call the chamber up right inside their office. opportunities and decisions. There is no charge to attend office at (734) 453-1540 or e- We also do quite a few shoe This workshop will guide you the workshop, but space is lim mail [email protected]. repairs. We take repairs off site to one of our cobbler services and return in a week or so. Observer: How did you first decide to open your business? Shoe Shine Guys: I was in the financial services industry No One Needs To for 25 years and about 10 years ago we had some guys who came to our office to shine Know You're shoes. I thought it was a good idea at the time and they came to our office for about a year Having Fun and then went out of business. www.toro.com I missed the convenience of getting my shoes shined on a regular basis and it stayed in the back of my mind for quite a while. Observer: Why did you choose Plymouth? Shoe Shine Guys: Plymouth The Shoe Shine Guys specialize in shoe shines and shoe and leather repair. Recycler, Variable Speed is where my wife and I have lived for the last 18 years. I am Shoe Shine Guys: The only doing this also with my son-in- SHOE SHINE GUYS part of the economy that has * 2 7 9 . 0 0 law who grew up in Plymouth Business name: The Shoe Shine affected our business is the • Besl-in-class warranties and is currently a Canton price of gas. Getting from here Guys • Features "Quick Wash" resident with our daughter. to there is more expensive. Business address: 49280 Bugle washoPowered by Briggs ut We love the Plymouth/Canton The upside is that people who area. Court, Plymouth, Ml. 48170 (home still where dress shoes to port Observer: What makes your address - we are a mobile shoe work still need to take care of • & Stratton with ReadyStarT business unique? shine company, the truck is kept their shoes, and I guess by us • Superior mulching Shoe Shine Guys: It is in a warehouse in Canton) coming to them then they can performance mobile. People like our shoe Your Name and Title: John save the gas that it would take shine truck. We actually will Early, owner to drive to a cobbler service get phone calls while driving to get their shoes shined or Your Hometown: Plymouth the truck from one location repaired. to another, people wanting to Business opened: March 1,2011 Observer: Do you have any advice know exactly what we do. It Number of employees: 4, for other small-business owners? TimeCutter SS zero-turn mowers takes one more errand off of including myself Shoe Shine Guys: Have $ the Saturday “to do” list. Your business specialty: Shoe a plan and work the plan. Observer: How has it changed shines and shoe and leather Be prepared, mentally and 2 2 9 9 since it opened? repair. financially, before you start Shoe Shine Guys: We have something on your own. And • 3-in-i cutting system Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- found that we are doing a lot most of all, be passionate • Automatic braking system more shoe and leather repairs Friday; available any day but about your work. People can • Exclusive Smart Speed than we had anticipated, Sunday tell if you are passionate about which is a good thing. About Business phone | Website: (734) whatever it is that you do in C o n tro l 70 percent of our repairs are 645-22861 www.theshoeshine- life. • Powerful Kohler or women’s shoes (they tend to Observer: What's in store for the guys.com Kawasaki engines damage the heels at a greater future of your business? rate than men do). Shoe Shine Guys: We are Observer: Do you have a funny disbelief. They thought I was adding new clients to our tidbit to share with other business pulling their leg. When I would service on a regular basis and owners? get them to stop laughing are in the process of adding a Shoe Shine Guys: When I would and explain what it was I was second truck. My goal is to be first tell people of my new doing they then thought it was able to build this company into W l& & adventure, especially past a great idea (and could I please a 6-8 truck operation over the clients that I had worked with come to their office and shine next couple of years. We would OUTDOOR for the past 10-20 years as shoes). also like to be able to do some a financial consultant, their Observer: How has the recent things that give back to the POWER first reaction was to laugh in economy affected your business? community. EQUIPMENT 16959 N orthville Road, N orthville, M I 48168 USA (248) 349-3860 Check us out on the Web every day at hometownlife.com M arksOutdoor@ yahoo.com See dealer of tora.rom (toro.ra for Canadian residents) for warranty details. Product availability, pricing a special promotions ate subject to dealer option. B6 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, May 26,2011 RELIGION online at hom etow nlife.com Church will welcome new pastor, associate BY SHARON DARGAY Interim and guest ministers church’s associate pastor scripture I don’t see any lazy O&E STAFF WRITER have led Sunday services at and music minister. Both people,” he said. “We’ve always Open Arms Church since its men attended Brightmore had a strong work ethic. It’s The Rev. Grady Jensen will pastor retired last year. Tabernacle in Detroit in the not just preaching on Sunday.” step into the pulpit to deliver “The church has dwindled past. In addition to welcoming his first sermon at Open Arms down in the last few years “Our priority is to grow the Jensen as its new pastor, the Church in Livonia on June 5. and it sort of it holding on, so congregation to meet the needs congregation is refurbishing It’s a job he says he has we’re going to come in and of the city. There are all kinds the church building. prayed about for several years, start it up again,” Jensen said. of hidden needs in Livonia.” “They’ve knocked a few walls hoping there might be an “I approached the Assembly Jensen, who has two grown down to enlarge the foyer,” opening at the church some of God and said I feel I’ve got daughters, grew up in Arizona Jensen said. “They ripped out day. a calling, how about allowing and Detroit, and spent one pews and put in chairs. There’s Tve been in Flint for 18 me to be the pastor here? I year in Livonia. new paint and ceramic on the years and it’s time to come talked with the people to see if He has ministered at several floors.” home. It’s a homecoming,” they were open to the idea. We churches in addition to his Open Arms Church is said Jensen, who is leaving expressed our faith and hope lengthy assignment in Flint. located at 33015 Seven Mile. the Swartz Creek Central in the place." Jensen works as an insur Sunday service and a children’s Assembly of God to rebuild the Jensen convinced a friend, ance salesman in addition to church are held at 10:30 a.m. Livonia congregation. Abe Fazzini, to become the ministering. Bible study meets at 7 p.m. “When I read through the Thursday. Open Arms Church in Livonia RELIGION CALENDAR Send calendar items to Sharon Dargay ticipants will discover a world of dren from kindergarten-fifth grade at [email protected]. Feel freedom by using proven, biblical JUNE 9-15 Contact: (248) 426-0096 free to include relevant photos as principles to permanently break free Concert Classes/study attached jpgs. Or mail items to Dargay, from the bondage of debt Observer, 615 Lafayette, level 2, Time/Date: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, June 12 Emmanuel Lutheran Church Contact: (248) 474-3444 or search 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 Detroit, Ml 48226. Location: Redford Aldersgate UMC, Time/Date: 7-8 p.m., second on www.daveramsey.com email: [email protected] 10000 Beech Daly, Redford Monday of the month View Passages Online: www,hometownlife.com Widowed Friends Details: Pentecost of Praise Concert Location: 34567 Seven Mile, MAY 26-JUNE1 Time/Date: 6 p.m., Saturday, May 28 featuring The Sacred Heat Choral between Farmington and Newburgh BROWN, AMY MARIE Location: Macaroni Grill, 393007 Ensemble of Detroit's Sacred Heart roads, Livonia Age 31, of Wayne, passed away peace Career workshop Seven Mile, Livonia Church Details: Open Arms Bible class fully on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her O B I T U A R Y Time/Date: Session 1 is 10 a.m.-noon Details: The peer group meets Contact: 313-937-3170 for adults with developmental dis mother's home in Westland. She was bom June 26, 1979 in Trenton, daugh POLICY and session 2 is 1-3 p.m., both on for dinner. Order from the menu, abilities and special needs. Includes ter of William Russell & Diane Marie May 26 separate checks provided. Seafood, songs, Bible lessons, crafts and (Yandura) Brown. Amy graduated The first five "billed" lines of an JUNE 16-22 Location: Canton Christian Italian and American dishes. Make activities, prayer, snacks and fun. from Romulus High School in 1997 obituary are published at no cost. Day camp and was attending Baker College to be All additional lines will be Fellowship, 8775 Ronda Drive, Canton new friends in a safe setting. Aimed Contact: pastor Scott Sessler at a Vascular Ultrasound Technician. She Details: Participants may choose Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June worked for Millennium Medical charged at $4 per line. You may at widows and widowers, age 55 and (734) 673-2485 or e-mail to pas- Group, Farmington Hills, as an EEG place a picture of your loved one 1 of the 2 sessions. Resume review younger 20-24 [email protected] technician. She loved baseball and was for an additional cost of only $6. and writing tips, mock interviews, Contact: RSVP to Phil at (248) 684- Location: Emanuel Lutheran Faith Bible Church a huge Detroit Tiger fan, loved games, Symbolic emblems may be and making people laugh. She enjoyed interviewing etiquette, job search 3433 [email protected] Church, 34567 Seven Mile, Livonia Time/Date: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays included at no cost (example: music, dancing, scrapbooking, shop tips and strategies and many other Details: Day camp is a week-long through May 8 ping and she loved to travel. Survived American Flags, religious topics to assist in a job search or experience for children complet by her mother Diane Brown of symbols, etc.) JUNE 2-8 Location: 34541 Five Mile, Livonia Westland, her grandparents Robert career change ing kindergarten through sixth Details: "Four Views of the End Times" Anthony & Judy Yandura of Romulus, a sister Carrie (Paul) Bauer of Deadlines: Contact: (734) 404-2480 Job fair grade. College-age individuals from adult study Westland, a niece or nephew "Baby Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2 Michigan's Living Water Ministries Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Clothing bank Also ongoing: "Life's Healing Choices" Bauer" on-the-way, her dog Harlow Location: Canton Christian lead the camp. Includes singing, Jean, also numerous cousins, aunts, Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Study Group, 6 p.m., fourth Sunday uncles and friends. Preceded in death Fellowship, 8775 Ronda Drive, games, arts, crafts, nature activi Obituaries received after these deadlines Saturday, May 28 through September is for men and by her father William Brown, also her Catnon ties, devotion, study, lunch, special grandparents Maude & Cordell will be placed in the next available issue. Location: Canton Christian women who want freedom from hurts, Details: Bring resumes and dress activities, snacks. Registration is Brown. Visitation was Tuesday and Fellowship Clothing Bank, 41920 Joy, hang-ups and habits Wednesday at David C. Brown Funeral e-mail your obit to to impress. Some employers may $55 for the first child in a family, Home, Belleville. Final prayers 10:15 between Lilley and Haggerty, Canton Contact: (734) 464-7990 [email protected] interview on the spot $50 for the second and $45 for each am today at the funeral home, process Details: Free clothing and shoes to Men's Bible study ing to St. Aloysius Catholic Church, or fax to: Contact: (734) 404-2480 additional child. Registration is $60 Romulus, for an 11 AM Funeral Mass. Attn: Obits c/o Char Wilson anyone in need. Food pantry also will Time/Date: Breakfast at 7 a.m. and www.davidcbrownfh.com per child after May 28. 313-496-4968 be open Spring Bazaar study at 8 a.m. Contact: (248) 442-8822 ore-mail For more information call: Contact: (734) 927-6686 or (734) Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Location: Kirby's Coney Island, 21200 to [email protected] Char Wilson 404-2480 Saturday, June 4 Haggerty, Northville Township 586-826-7082 Location: St. Colette Catholic Contact: John Shulenberger at (734) May You or Liz Keiser Financial Peace University Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia 464-9491 586-977-7538 Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June ONGOING Find Details: Tables of crafts, jewelry, New Life Community Church or toll free 1-Aug. 24 ADANA Time/Date: Jobs seminar, 8-9 am., Comfort in 800-579-7355 new and gently used household arti Time/Date: 6:30-8 p.m., Location: Clarenceville United Fridays: reading program for students ask for Char or Liz cles, and clothing will be sponsored Wednesdays Methodist Church, 20300 Middlebelt, in grades K-12 and martial arts instruc Fam ily by the Women's Guild Location: Faith Bible Church, 23414 F , % QEoa65a42a_ Livonia tion, both at 10 a.m., Sundays Contact: (734) 464-0476 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills riends Details: During Dave Ramsey's Location: 42200 Tyler, Belleville Details: AWANA program for chil J r Financial Peace University, par Contact: (734)846-4615 v ; . : Y o u r In vita tio n to W o r s h i p PRESBYTERIAN UNITED METHODIST LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD CATHOLIC (U.S.A.) ST. ANNE’S ROMAN Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church CATHOLIC CHURCH r © ORCHARD ROSEDALE GARDENS < ¥ > PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) Tridentine Latin Mass UNITED METHODIST 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 ORCHARD CHURCH 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml www.christoursavior.org St. Anne’s Academy • Grades K-8 (between Merriman & Farmington Rds.) 30450 Farmington Road • Farmington Hills Sunday W orship Sunday School/Bible Class 38100 Five Mile Road www.orchardumc.org (734) 422-0494 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:4 5 am Livonia, MI 48154 • (734) 462-3200 248-626-3620 Mass Schedule: Friends in Faith Service Early Childhood Center First Friday Mass 7:00 p.m. 9:00 am Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Saturday Mass 11:00 a.m. W o rs h ip : m :• Traditional Service Sunday Masses 7:30 & 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 10:3 0 am Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Visit www.rosedalegardens.org 10:00 a.m . Christian Pastors: Davenport, Bayer, & Creeden Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions For information about our many programs Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Education for all ages ______OEQ8727491 734-522-6830 Pastors: Carol J. Johns, Jim Braid, Margo Dexter Risen Christ Lutheran David W. Martin, Pastor OEQ87 27486 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth n nuew.ofsMdooi (734) 453-5252 Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am vj Sunday School 9:30 • AduK Bible Study 9:30 ,'V . K N a t i v i t y o f t h e V i r g i n M a r y | Nursery Care Available All are welcome. Come as you are. G r e e k O r t h o d o x C h u r c h w ivw .risenchrist.info HBSi CHURCHES OF 39851 West Five Mile, Plymouth Twp„ Ml ______OE.Q872749Q v I?*#*® Sunday Services THE NAZARENE Matins 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Rev. Fr. Demetrios Sean Govostes. Parish Office 734-420-0131 Office Hours M -F 10:00 am - 2:00 pm PLYMOUTH CHURCH www.nativitygochurch.org OF THE NAZARENE 45801 W. Ann Arbor Road > (734) 453-1525 LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. 0 WISCONSIN SYNOD Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. ® Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. n EVANGELICAL Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. R PRESBYTERIAN NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER S PRESBYTERIAN St. Paul’s Ev. Luthei ___ (734) 455-3196______g Church & School 17810 Fa r m in g t o n Ro a d , T A t ) T > 40000 Six Ml e Road Fellowship Presbyterian Church VV/\ K 1 ) Northville. Ml 48168 L ivo n ia (734)261-1360 ® P T - IT T O P T - f 248 374 7400 W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s ■111■ III ■ V an l J I v k u l 1 www.wardchuich.ofg Adult Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. • Worship: 1 0 : 3 0 a.m. S u n d a y : 8 : 3 0 a .m . & 1 1 :0 0 a . m . Childrens Sunday School: 1 0 : 3 0 a.m. Traditional Worahlp at 8. 9:30 & 11 a.m. T h u r s d a y : 6 : 3 0 p . m . Contemporary Worship at 9:30 & 11 a.m. w e b s ite : www.stpaulslivonia.org Pastor: Dr. Jimmy McGuire Children's Programs available at 9:30 A l l a.m. Services held at: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church The Traditional Service is broadcast ot the 16360 Hubbard Road in Livonia • South of Six Mile Road radio each week at 11 a.m. on 560 AM Nursery provided • www.feUowshiD-Dresbvterian.ore o F 0 B 7 2 7 4 7 e OEOe77?«96 CONGREGATIONAL F o r In fo rm atio n regarding this D irectory, North Congregational Church 36520 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills (bet Drake & Halsted) please call D onna H art at 2 4 8-43 7 -2 0 11 , (248) 848-1750 10:30 a.m.Worship & Church School Faith - Freedom-Fellowship E xt. 2 4 7 o r e-m ail: dhart@ dnps.com Ministers ■ " 111 Dr Mark P. Jensen Rev Mary E. Biedron — ■ 1 Sharon Dargay, editor. (313) 223-8883. [email protected] (*) B7 BRING THE TASTE OF ENTER'TAINMENT SUMMER TO YOUR MEMORIAL DAY MEAL FOOD, B9 Thursday, May 26,2011 hom etow nlife(2|com Celebrate Memorial Day with reflection, parades M any Americans will stop and reflect at 3 p.m. Monday, May 30 in accor dance with the “National Moment of Remembrance” called for more than a decade ago by the White House. The resolution asked Americans to celebrate the “true meaning” of the holiday,” the day the nation honors those who died while defending the coun try. Memorial Day was origi nally called Decoration Day and was officially proclaimed in 1868 by Gen. John Logan, national com mander of the Grand Army FILE PHOTO of the Republic. The first Youngsters wave at marchers during a previous Memorial Day parade in Northville. Memorial Day was observed May 30,1868, with flowers LIVONIA placed on graves of Union Livonia Memorial Day Ceremony NORTHVILLE and Confederate soldiers FILE PHOTO will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Parade begins at 10 a.m at Arlington National May 28, at Veterans Memorial Monday, May 30, in down Cemetery. The first state to VFW members parade with flags in Redford during a previous Memorial Day celebration. Plaza, corner of Five Mile and town Northville. The annual officially recognize the holi Farmington. Held at Veterans Park parade is both solemn and day was New York in 1873. Memorial Plaza will be a tribute joyful as it remembers those In 1915, Moina Michael, CANTON FARMINGTON to our veterans — complete with who died in military service, a teacher, conceived of an Memorial Day Service will take The parade starts at 10 a.m. Monday, May military salutes, a wreath-placing yet kicks off the summer sea idea to wear red poppies on place at 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, 30, from the Farmington Plaza on Grand River ceremony, special guests and music son. Bring your lawn chairs, Memorial Day in honor of at Heritage Park behind Canton Avenue and travels west on Grand River and ends performance. For more informa blankets, strollers and four those who died serving the Township Hall on Canton Center at Oakland Avenue where a memorial service will tion, call (734) 466-2418. legged friends to watch the nation during war. Shortly Road. The veterans group has been take place at the War Monument in Memorial procession, highlighted by before Memorial Day in doing this service since 1989- For Park. The city of Farmington and Farmington MILFORD the Northville High School 1922 the VFW became the more information, call (734) 394- Hills Police Officer, Firefighter and DPS Officer Milford American Legion Marching Band. For more first veterans organization 5100. of the year will be recognized. For more informa Memorial Day Parade will take information, call (248) 349- to nationally sell poppies. “Because of the Brave” a tribute tion, call (248) 919-6917 place at 11 a.m Monday, May 30, 1300. In 1871 Congress to honor those who have given the on Main Street in downtown declared Memorial Day a ultimate sacrifice in service to our GARDEN CITY Milford. The parade is expected to NOVI national holiday to be cel country presented by the BeckRidge Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, have thousands of attendees and The annual parade begins ebrated the last Monday in Chorale, at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. May 30, on the front lawn of City Hall, 6000 is making room for 1,000 veter at 10 a.m. Monday, May May. Monday, May 30, in the Village Middlebelt, between Ford and Warren roads. ans to attend. As an added bonus 30, and travels west along Residents can pay tribute Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Guest speaker is retired Air Force Maj. Rick there will be military aircraft over 10 Mile Road from Karim to fallen heroes at parades Hill Road. Visit www.beckridgecho- Briggs. Amber Grand will sing the national head during the parade. For more Boulevard to the Novi Civic throughout western Wayne rale.org for details. anthem. 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KotH’s Cares'' cajfpf merchandise is ret eligible to tSscourts or other promotionai incentive!!. Styles may vary tty Sore. WtUe quanBtfcs last: sorry, no ram cttecKs. Copyright Anna Oewdney, 2005,2008. Alt rights reserved. expect great things' ofToddWita The T0 100 fkcipes tar 0H&ilthyUinai)Ox@2OOTSurmnBm V B8 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, May 26,2011 ENTERTAINMENT online at hometownlife.com Art takes to the streets in downtown Farmington More than 115 booths offer concerts by a variety of bands The “Grapes on the Grand” ing paintings, photography, along with a large children’s wine/beer tent officially opens jewelry, pottery, and more area with hands-on projects, to the public from 6-11 p.m. will fill Grand River Ave., 10 face painting, and entertain and is open both Friday and a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June ment in Riley Park. Saturday nights. The pre-glow 4, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors also will find the band is the popular “Killer Sunday, June 5 in downtown Farmington Artist Foundation Flamingos.” Farmington. tent in Riley Park. It will be “Empty Canvas,” will per The annual art exhibit, filled with works by local art form Saturday night. The with strolling performers, an ists. Potters from Oakland multi-talented entertainers amazing life statue and food Community College also will sing favorites from many eras booths, will stretch from demonstrate the process of while creating art on canvas. Jewelry, sculpture, painting and Farmington Road to Grove wheel turning with clay. Admission to Art on the more will be for sale at Art on FILE PHOTO Street. The festival opens with the Grand is free. For more infor the Grand, June 4-5 in downtown The event will include live Friday night “pre-glow” party. mation, call (248) 473-1848. Farmington. An American flag waves in the breeze during a previous Memorial Day celebration. REDFORD TOWNSHIP Film festival adds library award, cash prize Redford presents its 6lst PARADES Annual Memorial Day Parade, FROM PAGE B7 Sunday, June 5. The parade Make the staff at the Salem-South Lyon of the Library Choice Award will receive Anyone can submit a three-minute begins at 1 p.m. and trav District Library happy with your entry into a prize of $250 but, there’s a catch. The DVD no matter where they live, although els from Five to Six Mile on the “3 Minutes in Lyon Film Festival” and recipient of this award has to agree a create the content must be shot or created within Center. Local businesses Beech Daly and will end at you may win a cash prize. a three minute video for the library. South Lyon, Lyon Township, Kensington and civic organizations are Township Hall. The Redford The “Salem-South Lyon District Library The recipient can use his or her own Metropark or Island Lake Recreation encouraged to participate Parade Authority organizes Video Choice Award” is the newest twist equipment or check-out a HD Flip Cam Area. The festival is open to those who are by marching, displaying a the event which includes to the annual film competition that begins from the library. not professional filmmakers and who do specialty vehicle, or building floats, various bands, bicycle with a free outdoor screening at dusk, In addition to the outdoor screening, not earn a living working as a professional a float. Veterans will have a riders and lots of marchers. Friday, June 24 in James F. Atchison the festival also will include a producer’s in television or film. designated float in which they For more information call Memorial Park, behind the Lyon Township round table on Saturday, June 24. Top DVD content should be family friendly. are invited to ride upon. (313) 768-6858. Municipal Center, 58000 Grand River films will receive awards and honorable The entry fee is $10 per video. Immediately following the Ave., in New Hudson. mentions at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at Lyon To download an application and mail parade, a ceremony will be SOUTH LYON The award will be presented to the pro Theater, 126 E. Lake Street, South Lyon. ing instructions, visit www.lyonfestival. held on the grounds of the Organized by VFW Post ducer of the video that is deemed to be the The Library Choice and Audience Choice org. DVDs must be postmarked by June Novi Civic Center. American 2502, the Memorial Day favorite of the library staff. The recipient awards will be presented at that time. 13. Legion-Post 19 will host a lun Parade begins at 9 a.m. cheon for veterans and their Monday, May 30, from families. For more informa Bartlett Elementary and tion or to receive a parade makes its way down 10 Mile GET OUT! entry form, visit cityofnovi.org (also known as Lake Street) June 1-4; Steve Lott, June 8-10; Dave or contact, Rachel Zagaroli, through downtown. The ART senior services manager at parade ends in the South Lyon Dyer, June 15-18 (248) 347-0414. Cemetery with a ceremony Arts Ideas Contact: (734) 261-0555, www.kick- that commemorates the con Time/Date: Through July 2; gallery erscomplex.com PLYMOUTH tributions and sacrifices of all hours are 1-6:30 p.m. Thursday The parade begins at veterans. Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and 1-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday or by 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 30, Time/Date: Erik Allen, May 26-28; appointment at Main and Wing streets WESTLAND Jessi Campbell, June 2-4; Allan Location: 15095 Northville Road, and ends with a ceremony The action begins at 1 p.m. Goodwin, June 9-11; Nathan Timmel, Plymouth 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Plymouth Sunday, May 29, at the Wayne June 16-18; James Johann, June 23- Veterans Memorial Park at Ford Civic League parking lot, Details: "Parts of a Whole," an 25; Dwayne Gill, June 30-July 2 Main and Church streets. The 1645 N. Wayne Road. It will exhibition of assemblage, includes Location: 269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak Lions Club and the Plymouth head north to Ford Road and works by Lynn Krawczyk and Leann Veterans Organization put on then west, ending at city hall. Contact: (248) 542-9900, www.com- Meixner, both of Plymouth, and the event. For more informa edycastle.com tion, call (734) 812-8724. Joan Potter Thomas, manager of Northville Art House. Contact: (734) 420-0775 or www. CONCERTS artandideasgallery.com The Ark Polish fair kicks off Art in the Sun Time/Date: Crash Test Dummies, Time/Date: 4-9 p.m., Friday, June May 26; Take a Chance Tuesday 24,11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 25; featuring Dragon Wagon, May 31; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 26 Gaelic Storm, June 1; Suzanne holiday weekend Location: Downtown Northville Westenhoefer, June 3; Lipbone Details: More than 75 artists sell Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra, glass, metal, jewelry, mixed media, June 4; Leo Kottke, June 5; Stacey The 40th annual Polish Las Vegas-style gambling for Earle and Mark Stuart, June 6; Joe Country Fair — the largest card players, over 45 rides and ceramics, painting and more country fair in the state — will games for the entire family, Contact: (248) 344-0497 Ely, June 7; The Hillbenders, June run May 27-30 on the cam as well as unique vendors and VAAL 8; Eliza Gilkyson and Sunny War, pus of St. Mary’s Prep, 3535 authentic Polish food,” said June 9; Bell XI, June 10; The RFD Time/Date: Through May 27 Indian Trail, at Commerce Jim Glowacki, headmaster of Boys, June 11; Mississippi Heat, June Location: Livonia City Hall, 33000 and Orchard Lake Road in St. Mary’s Prep. 12; The Hot Club of Cowtown, June Civic Center Drive Orchard Lake. The Polish Country Fair 14; The Boxcars, June 15, Ivan & “It is hard to believe, but this Details: Visual Arts Association of hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 Alyosha, June 16; Paul Thorn, June 17; year marks the 40th anniver a.m.-ll p.m., Saturday-Sunday Livonia (VAAL) presents its spring Christine Lavin and Don White, June sary of the fair and it has truly and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday. art exhibit, "Artistic Expressions." "3 Buicks,” and other photography by Paul McWain will be on display during 18; The Deanna Bogart Band, June become a tradition that marks The Las Vegas tent is open The exhibit features the art work of Art in the Sun, June 24-26 in Downtown Northville. the start of the summer sea Friday, Saturday and Sunday 19; Guitar Shorty, June 20; Jimmie VAAL members in watercolor, acryl son in Michigan. We call our 5 p.m.-l a.m., Friday-Sunday Dale Gilmore and the Wranglers, June ic, oil, pastel, mixed media and Polish Country Fair a ‘Stay- and 3-9 p.m. Monday. The Details: Stand-up shows, 8 p.m. 22; Lloyd Cole, June 23; Livingston more. Show juror is Leslie Masters COMEDY cation Get-Away’ because we popular all-day ride passes are Thursday and 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Taylor, June 24; Annie and Rod Capps try and provide a backyard of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art $23 if purchased at the fair, or Go Comedy! Friday-Saturday; Apollo amateur and Jason Dennie, June 25; The get together that eliminates $20, if bought in advance at Center. Time/Date: Various show times night, 8 p.m. Wednesday Waymores, June 26; J.D. Souther and the road rage, long drives and local Meijer stores by May 26. Contact: (734) 838-1204 or Wednesdays thru Sundays Contact: (248) 348-2420 or www. Jill Andrews, June 27; Sara Swenson expensive gas associated with Parking is $10 per vehicle. vaalart.com going to Northern Michigan, For more information visit Location: 261E. Nine Mile, Ferndale ticketmaster.com and Red Tail Ring, June 28; Stewart Village Theater with a great entertaining www.stmaryspolishcountry- Details: Improv most nights. Open Francke, June 30 Time/Date: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday- Joey's Comedy Club of Livonia atmosphere. At the fair, we fair.com or call the fair hotline mic/jam session show for improvis Location: 316 South Main, Ann Arbor Friday and during any public perfor Time/Date: 8 p.m. Mondays, have live bands for dancing, at (248) 706-6775. ers is 10 p.m. Wednesdays Contact: (734) 763-8587; www. mance, through May 29 open Mic; 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Local Contact: (248) 327-0575; gocomedy. theark.org Location: 50400 Cherry Hill, Legends; 8 p.m. shows Wednesdays, net Canton Thursdays; 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Jazz @ The Elks Details: Work by Durwood Coffey JD's House of Comedy Fridays, Saturdays Time/Date: 7-10:30 p.m., every Coming up: Photography by John Time/Date: Various show times Location: 36071 Plymouth Road, fourth Tuesday Middlestead, June 1-28 Wednesday-Saturday evenings Livonia Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge Contact: (734) 394-5300 Location: 25333 W. 12 Mile, inside Details: Jef Brenan, May 25-28: #1780 at 41700 Ann Arbor Road, Star Theatre complex, Southfield Carlos Mencia, May 31; Bike Bobbit, Plymouth Details: Jazz musicians perform and complimentary hors d' oeuvres are served; donation $5. Contact: (734) 453-1780 www. PlymouthElks1780.com T h e 6 0 ’s M u s i c Trinity House Theatre Time/Date: Indiana Acoustic Artists Legends Tour in the Round with Jan Krist and friends, June 3; Kitty Donohoe, SATURDAY. JUNE 4.2011 June 4; Empty Chair Night with Joel Palmer, Annie and Rod Capps, and Come join us on This musical journey bach in time Shari Kane and Dave Steele, June with Rock N‘ Roll Hall of Fame Legends. 5; Around the House, June 10-11; Edie Carey with Jeff Scott, June 17; Charlie Thomas THE DRIFTERS CHARLIE THOMRS* DRIFTERS Michael on Fire and Billy Brandt, June 18; Jack Williams, June 19; Buddy Greene with Jeff Taylor, June 24 For More Info "Under the BoardiualH" Location: 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia Call Scotty at "On BroadtuaiT 248-921-7000 "Save The Last Dance For Me" Contact: (734) 464-6302, www.trini- "This Magic Moment" tyhouse.org "Up On A Roof" "Stand Bi| Me" Village Theater Time/Date: 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. V'Uti Horn Happif May 30 Location: 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton Details: BeckRidge Chorale presents "Because of the Brave," a tribute to Where: MRRQUIS THEATER those who have served the country; *R Cappella by 135 E. MAIN ST.. NORTHVILLE. Ml 48167 $10 and $8 special guests Contact: (734) 394-5460 or visit IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D™, reaLD))3D™, I MAX 3D Time: Mm Dehe & www.cantonvillagetheater.org AND AT THEATRES EVERYW HERE Tickets: $25.00 per richer Check Local Listings or Text PIRATE with your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549) Rvallable only at The Marquis Theater The Blazers SORRY, NO PASSES PRESENTED IN 7.1 DIGITAL SURROUND IN SELECT THEATRES v»^J^^S«/pW or]d. Purchase tichets in advance or day of the event (*) B9 ■ ■ ■ HAVE A STORY IDEA? r n n n Contact Editor Sharon Dargay i w U Voice Mail: (313) 222-8883 E -m ail: [email protected] Thursday, May 26,2011 hometownlife|;i||com Comment online at hometownlife.com L im e -M ar in ated F lank Steak Bring the taste of summer w ith Stu ffed P o b lano P eppers *12611 Makes 6 servings Total Recipe Time: 45 to 50 minutes to your Memorial Day meal Marinade Time: 6 hours to overnight 1 can (14-'/; ounces) diced tomatoes & green chilies M emorial Day is often synonymous with a backyard 3A cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided barbecue to kick start the summer. As you celebrate 'A cup fresh lime juice this holiday weekend, have a delicious, grill-inspired meal ready in 45 minutes or less with these fun, 2 tablespoons olive oil flavorful recipe ideas. With mouthwatering grilled beef, canned 1 beef flank steak (about 1-'A pounds) tomatoes and bold bursts of flavor from lime juice, chimichurri 2 cups cooked brown rice and barbecue sauces, your Memorial Day menu is sure to be a 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium or regular memorable hit. black beans, drained and rinsed Get your grill sizzling with recipes like Lime-Marinated Flank 6 medium poblano chili peppers (about 4 Steak with Stuffed Poblano Peppers and Chimichurri Steak Wraps. inches long) And don’t forget a refreshing salad to complete your grilling holiday Toppings: » menu. Spicy Barley and Black Bean Salad is a fast option with a fla Toasted shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds), vorful twist — perfect for your Memorial Day table. • crumbled queso frescos and lime wedges For more grilling recipes and beef cooking tips visit www. (optional) BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com, and for quick and easy weeknight Drain tomatoes, reserving juice for recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, visit www. marinade. Set aside diced tomatoes with ReadySetEat.com. green chiles. Combine reserved tomato juice, 'k cup cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate ’/. cup marinade for rice. Place beef steak and remaining marinade in food-safe Spicy Barley and Black Bean Salad plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning ______C h im ic h u r r i Steak W raps______occasionally. S p ic y B ar ley a n d B lack B ean S alad Makes 4 servings Combine rice, reserved '/. cup mari Makes 4 servings (l-/* cups each) Total Recipe Time: 15 to 20 minutes nade, diced tomatoes, black beans and Total recipe time: 25 minutes remaining'/«cup cilantro in medium 1 cup quick cook barley, uncooked bowl. Season with salt and pepper, Chimichurri Sauce: 1'A cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 cup fresh parsley leaves as desired. Set aside. Cut slit 'A teaspoon garlic salt 2 cloves garlic lengthwise down 1 side of each poblano )> teaspoon ground black pepper pepper to create pocket, leaving stem and 3 tablespoons olive oil tip intact. Make another small crosswise 1 can (15 ounces each) whole black beans, drained, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar rinsed cut just below the stem to form T-shaped '/< teaspoon salt opening. Remove and discard seeds and 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes & green chil membranes, being careful to keep pep Steak Wraps: ies, drained pers intact. Spoon rice mixture evenly 4 medium whole wheat tortillas (8 to 10-inch 'It cup sliced green onions, white and green parts diameter) into peppers. Wrap each tightly in alumi 'k cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese num foil to seal. 3 cups fresh baby spinach Cook barley according to package direc Remove steak from marinade; discard 'h large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips tions; drain if necessary. Place barley in large marinade. Place steak in center grid over 12 ounces grilled beef steak, cut into slices bowl. Add corn, garlic salt and pepper; toss to medium, ash-covered coals; arrange pep combine. Add black beans, drained tomatoes pers around steak. Grill steak, covered, Place parsley and garlic in food pro cessor or blender container. Cover; pro and onions. Sprinkle with cheese just before 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on serving. preheated gas grill 16 to 21 minutes) for cess until finely chopped. Add oil, vin medium rare to medium doneness, turn egar and salt; process just until blended. ing occasionally. Grill peppers, covered, Spread each tortilla evenly with Chi Copy courtesy Family Features, with recipes from The 25 to 30 minutes (20 to 25 minutes on michurri Sauce, leaving '/.-inch border Beef Checkoff and ConAgra Foods. gas grill) or until peppers are tender and around edge. Top with equal amounts filling is heated through, turning occa spinach, bell pepper slices and beef sionally. slices on top two-thirds of tortilla. Fold Carve steak across grain into thin slic bottom of tortilla up over filling. Fold es. Remove peppers from foil. Serve pep right and left sides to center overlap Chimichurri Steak Wraps pers with steaks and toppings as desired. ping edges; secure with wooden picks; if desired. m APARTMENTS AUTOS CROSSWORD PUZZLE EMPLOYMENT C o n t a c t U s PH O N E: (800) 579-SELL (7355) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: FAX: (313)496-4968 SUNDAY EDITION, 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY REAL ESTATE 1 E-M AIL: [email protected] THURSDAY EDITION, 4:30 P.M. TUESDAY BILLING QUESTIONS? (313)222-8748 j U|je Brown.editor.(313)222-6755 PAGE BIO ( * ) Thursday, May 26,2011 hometownlife(Jijcom HOME DELIVERY: (866)887-2737 [email protected] Baltim ore Grill safely this summer: shows signs of Keep fire where it belongs upswing Q: I know that downtown Baltimore has the inner harbor F ire in the grill, under hot dogs which has generated much and burgers, is a welcome sight growth and development, but at the family cookout. But fire how are the condominiums anywhere else can make your sum doing abutting the inner mer kick-off barbecue memorable harbor? for all the wrong reasons. A: Upon my recent trip to The National Fire Protection Baltimore, I learned that the Association offers advice for outdoor condominiums surrounding grillers on fire safety. the inner harbor are still Tom Kiurski, training coordina holding their own and are tor for the Livonia Fire Department, being reasonably marketable said, “We see the same proportion although that you see nationally. A lot of peo there are ple like to barbecue, so we see the fights same number as everyone else.” regarding A grill is designed for outdoor use easements and should never be used indoors. rights for “The heat can certainly set anything a view of on fire,” Kiurski said. Heat can the harbor quickly go through vinyl siding. “The which heat always wants to go up.” have been Things stored in attic rafters can generated catch on fire easily. “You’ve got radi among ant heat that comes off, obviously,” various homeowners in he said. There’s also a risk for carbon different projects. In monoxide with either propane or general, the area around the charcoal grills. harbor which was, at one An unattended grill is a bad idea. point, very dilapidated, is “We like to have somebody watch now being rejuvenated with the barbecue all the times,” Kiurski new restaurants and shops . said. “The kids, they don’t pay atten frequented by “yuppies” tion. They go where the ball goes or and young professionals. where the Frisbee goes. You’ve got In short, that is creating to have a watcher and you’ve got to an additional market have a plan.” for condominiums and A hose or pitcher of water is good apartments with the close near the grill, although for propane access to the downtown area shutting off gas is best, he said. You as well as Little Italy. can rinse down your home or garage with a garden house until the fire Q: My condominium is in good department arrives. shape financially as we have a You should look a grill over and fully funded reserve account make sure it’s in good shape each deposited in Certificates of year when you start to use it. Deposit (CD). However, there “If you use lighter fluid, you’ve got are some on the board that to be smart on that, too,” Kiurski want to put money in an said of the flammable liquid on annuity. I am wondering what charcoal grills. Don’t spray it while your views are on it. it’s already lit, he said — arrange the A: I am not an investment briquettes, light them and let them broker and have no ' sit. authorization to approve He agreed you should quickly call or disapprove any type the fire department if things get out of investment. However, of hand with your grill and fire. income on your investment “Any kind of fire, gives us a call. is not your first priority as a We do quite a few of those every director. Rather protection year. Not a problem.” of the principal is the first objective. The board has SAFETY TIPS a fiduciary duty to the •Propane and charcoal barbecue CHARCOAL GRILLS starters, which do not use fire. Be sure If your grill has a gas leak, by smell members to protect their grills should only be used outdoors. •There are several ways to get the to use an extension cord for outdoor or the soapy bubble test, and there is funds. You would be better •The grill should be placed well charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chim use. no flame, turn off the gas tank and off with a lower interest rate away from the home, deck railings ney starters allow you to start the •When you are finished grilling, let grill. If the leak stops, get the grill with a guarantee of return and out from under eaves and over charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. the coals completely cool before dis serviced by a professional before using on the principal then taking hanging branches. •If you use a starter fluid, use only posing in a metal container. it again. If the leak does not stop, call any other type of risk. •Keep children and pets away charcoal starter fluid. Never add char the fire department. If you smell gas Moreover, you should check from the grill area. coal fluid or any other flammable liq PROPANE GRILLS while cooking, immediately get away with your documents which •Keep your grill clean by removing uids to the fire. Check the gas tank hose for leaks from the grill and call the fire depart may impose an obligation grease or fat buildup from the grills •Keep charcoal fluid out of the before using it for the first time each ment. Do not move the grill. to deposit the money only and in trays below the grill. reach of children and away from heat year. Apply a light soap and water in funds that are federally •Never leave your grill unat sources. solution to the hose. A prqpane leak Staff writer Julie Brown contributed to this insured. tended. •There are also electric charcoal will release bubbles. story. Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer and the author of Condominium HOMES SOLD-WAYNE Operation: Getting Started & HOMES SOLD-OAKLAND REAL ESTATE BRIEFS Staying on the Right Track, second edition. It is available for $9.95 These are the area residential real 9267 Richfield $25,000 These are the area residential Milford Investors plus $1 shipping and handling. 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LIVONIA - 37150 Bristol, Off area. Books, CD's, house May 26 & 27, 9-4. 21828 N. the year, huge multi family. Moving Sale tume jewelry & fur coats. May 27 & 28, 9am-3pm. Newburgh, btwn 5 & 6 Mile. hold furniture & appliances, Center St. btwn. 8 & 9 Mile May 26, 27 & 28. Everything Furniture, Art, etc. Sat 32380 Marblehead. Carpenter Kayak, furniture & misc Christmas items, decorative Rds. Household items, oak except the kitchen sink. 13750 urday, May 28, 2011 11am- GARDEN CITY: 6531 Gilman, tools, Barbies, golfclubs, items! Reasonable prices! furniture, wrought iron patio 12 Mile, take Pontiac Trl, go BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE- Re items, old records. 6pm. 1495 Southfield btwn Midgiebelt & Inkster or women s clothes & misc. May 26-28th, 9-4pm set, antiques, clothes & more. W on 11 Mile, then W of 12 Road, Birmingham btwn Maplewood & Warren. tiring and moving south! Mile, follow the signs Everything must go! May 26- FARMINGTON HILLS: PINCKNEY MULTI-FAMILY NOT A GARAGE SALE May 25-28, 10-5pm. Sofa, 3 LIVONIA: DOWNSIZING SALE! u 3 % chairs, piano, freezer, kitchen 28th, Thurs & Fri 9-5pm. and 3 famiy sale. May 27-28, 9-4. LIVONIA Stamping/Scrapbooking, baby No Small Items For Sale! Fri Sat. May 27 & 28, MILFORD - 2741 Wixom Rd. table/4chairs, luggage, etc. Sat 9-1 pm. 762 Wooddale 33099. Oak Hollow. Designer & Garage Sale Rain or Shine! 5/28,9am. 5/29 & 5/30:10am. items, antiques, furniture, Moving Sales Rd., N of Maple, E of Lahser. bags, clothes, Gucci, Prada, 10-6pm. 14476 Westbrook. May 26, 27, 28? 9am to 5pm. jewelry. Thurs-Sat. Darwin Rd. Btwn. Schoolcraft 5 Mile off Howe Farm scale, Elliptical, E LV, Coach + furniture, jewelry. & 31516 Fonville st. at Donna. @ McGregor, South of M-36. 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