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Visit with Santa Westland receives County Parks The Westland His• toric Village Park will hold its annual Christ• mas Open House and money for new soccer equipment Visit with Santa 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, By LeAnne Rogers total of $33,700 for soccer ly with the mayor. Our Mayor William Wild and forward to working with at the park at 857 N. -.' Observer Staff Writer nets and benches. first big project was the council members thanked new county commission• Wayne Road, south of Wayne County Commis- reopening of Central City Gebhardt for her efforts ers Richard LeBlanc, D- Marquette. *" New soccer equipment ' sioner Joan Gebhardt, Park," said Gebhardt, who that also included getting Westland, whose district There will be cookies will be installed at West- D-Livonia, whose term also noted other county funding to move to and includes all but south• and hot chocolate and land's Thomas H. Brown expires at the end of the projects in the city, such reconstruct the McKee ern Westland, and Kevin a chance to whisper in Central City Park, funded year, attended the council as repaving of Warren barn at the Westland His• McNamara, D-Belleville, Santa's ear at the Octa• in part with Wayne Coun• meeting. She described Road and reconstruction torical Village Park. whose district includes gon House. Parents can ty Parks dollars. the Intergovernmental of the Newburgh-Warren "I personally appreci• ; south Westland. bring their cameras to ,- The council voted Mon• Agreement as her last Road intersection. ated working with you Gebhardt will contin• take photos. day to approve an Inter• official duty in Westland, "I wish the best for on Central City Park and ue to serve as a trustee of governmental Agreement which was part of Geb- Westland and its excel• other projects," said Wild. the Schoolcraft College with Wayne County to hardt's district before lent, excellent residents," "You helped us a great board. accept $17,000 in funding. recent redistricting. said Gebhardt, who didn't deal in cleaning some of r'- .... Another $16,700 will be . "It was a pleasure to seek re-election after the these issues up." • lrogers©hometownlife.com provided by the city for a work with you, especial-. redistricting. Wild added that he looks (313)222-5428
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mas tradition? Maybe v Observer Staff Writer' . Liberty Hill had^ , it's an annual caroling received council approv• party or ethnic-inspired The site for a~2013-14 al for $250,000 in federal Christmas Eve supper, Wayne-Westland Con- . HOME/Community Hous• ornament-making with struction Technology ing Development Organi• the kids or a cookie Program home has been zation funds for the proj• exchange with the acquired by Westland. ect which was to cost neighbors. Perhaps you A new construction $450,000 including land assist at a soup kitchen home will be built by stu• acquisition, construction on Christmas day or dents at 499 Hix, a par-' and rental assistance. volunteer at an animal eel that was returned . "Liberty Hill unfortu• shelter, head north to to the city after anoth• nately was not able to hit the slopes or south er planned project fell : acquire added funding, to bask in the sun. ^through. ;j._••, so the Hix Road property Whatever your holiday The council voted Mon• reverted back to the city,-" tradition is, we'd love day to accept the deed for said Westland Communi• to find out more. the property from Liber• ty Development Director Send us a few ty Hill Housing Corpora• Joanne Campbell. paragraphs about your .'•}.''••"•• . . PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tion, which had acquired The Wayne-Westland Christmas tradition. Faithanne Mellow and brother Tyler of Wayne visit with Santa Claus at the Wayne the site to construct a — include a photo if duplex for people with' Please see PROJECT, A2 you'd like — and tell Historical Museum following the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. ' , " us why it's a mainstay in your holiday cel• ebrating. We'll share it with readers in an upcoming Observer Wayne kicks off holiday edition. Include your name, phone number, email and city of residence. season with tree lighting Emailed photos should be jpg attachments. By LeAnne Rogers Email to Sharon Dar- gay by Friday, Dec. 14, Observer Staff Writer at sdargay@home- townlife.com. Or mail With the arrival of Santa Claus, them to her at 615 W. Wayne Mayor Al Haidous declared, Lafayette, Detroit,. Ml the holiday season officially open 48226. Tuesday. Santa Claus joined the mayor in ceremonially turning on the lights Wayne Police are seeking information about this man, iden• decorating the Christmas tree tified as a suspect in numerous break-ins at Wayne business• in front of the Wayne Historical es since May. Anyone with information about the suspect or Museum. the crimes is asked to contact Detective Kevin Schmidtke at INDEX Haidous took a moment to have (734) 721-1414 ext. 1509. A reward is being offered. Business A8 some fun with Santa. ...B10 Crossword Puzzle. "I want to thank Santa for bring• Entertainment ..B6 Food....' B8 ing joy to all the kids and all res• Wayne police look Homes... B10 ' idents of Wayne," said Haidous. . Jobs B11 "Now is the time, if you have any• Obituaries!.... B5 thing you want to say against San• for burglary suspect Opinion ! A10 ta." B11 Services By LeAnne Rogers in May through the last Sports B1 No one took Haidous up on his Wheels B12 offer to air any complaints about Observer Staff Writer couple of weeks," said Santa Claus, who later visited with Wayne Police Detective © The Observer & Eccentric youngsters inside the museum. ' Wayne police have Kevin Schmidtke. Volume 48 • Number 57 The crowd gathered for the tree released a photograph of . Surveillance photo• lighting joined students from Livo• a suspect sought in con• graphs of the suspect
Home Delivery: nia Franklin High School in sing• nection with a string have been obtained (866) 887-2737 ing Christmas carols before mov• of burglaries that have at several of the busi• ing into the museum for hot choco• occurred in recent nesses leading police to Return Address: late and cookies. The Wayne Beau- believe the same sus- 41304 Concept Dr. months at local business• Plymouth Ml 48170 Singers from Livonia Franklin High School tification Committee provided the es. ' : . pect was responsible for performed Christmas Carols at the Wayne "It's a string of eight or Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please see CEREMONY, A2 nine burglaries starting Please see SUSPECT, A2
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By Karen Smith cost approximately $19 not what comes to mind said the residents she Observer Staff Writer per month for a resi• when you look at our cur• spoke with at communi-. dent with a home valued rent facility." - ty forums held earlier The Livonia school at $178,000, the median Consultant Greg this year on the topic of a board is expected to home price in the school VanKirk, a partner with ; bond proposal were con• decide Dec. 17 whether district. • PlanteMoranCRESA, cerned about upgrading . to ask voters in May for , , A $15 million bond said the board may be schools to maintain their a $195 million construc• issue for a new career creating a marketing home values. tion bond to pay for dis- center would require issue for itself in hav• VanKirk and Paul Wills, . trictwide school improve• an additional 0.20 mills, ing to explain what the another partner with PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ments — as well as $15 or about $1.50 more per two proposals are and PlanteMoranCRESA, •'• Kelly Newman and son Nicholas of Wayne listen to the million for a new career month, for that same why they are needed. He told the board the median music during Wayne's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony < technical center. homeowner. . said the board needs to household income in the Tuesday at the Wayne Historical Museum. The districtwide "I'm just looking at the . be very clear so as not to school district is $69,400 improvements would financial picture," Laura confuse voters. with $772 left over at the include new technology, said. "There are still peo• Trustee Eileen McDon• end of each month for renovations to the three ple out there who can't nell said she is concerned discretionary spending. high schools' auditoriums afford the $20.1 hope I'm about spending $55,000 Superintendent Ran• CEREMONY and fine/performing arts wrong. I have a differ• on a special election in dy Liepa said the board Continued from page A1 classrooms, buses, fur- • ent view of what's going May when an August or will consider two resolu• niture, roof repairs, win• to pass." November election would tions Dec. 17 — one for dows, doors, flooring, Trustee Randy Roulier cost the district nothing.. the $195 million bond and refreshments. ceilings, plumbing and ' said he doesn't think any Oke said that given the the other for a new $15 ; There was a line to see electrical work, cafete• of the improvements the success.rate of May bal• million technical center. Santa, so Wayne resi• ria upgrades, and reloca• board is considering are lot proposals for school However, the actual bal- dent April Henley and tion of elementary school excessive or exuberant. districts, the cost is . lot language will not be her children, Tommi, 9, J offices to entrances for He said things are only worth the investment. voted on until after the and Jay, 6, had refresh• better security. going to get more com• "We want to put some• first of the year. ments first. The family Trustee Colleen Burton- petitive for school dis• thing to the voters that The board will have attends the tree lighting said at a committee of tricts with the changes is successful," he said. "I two new members in Jan• each year. Santa chats with Wayne the whole meeting Mon• being considered in Lan• think May is the time of uary — Julie Robinson Declaring that she has Police Chief Jason Wright. day she wanted to keep sing. "If we don't stay as year that does that." .and Tammy Bonifield. been good, Tommi said the price tag under $200 . close to cutting edge as. Board president Patrice Mang was defeated in the she was asking Santa to from recent years. May• million. "My gut is if we we can, we're doing a dis- Mang said the $55,000 . November general elec• bring her another Mon• be the early Thanks• go over $200 million, we . service to our kids... if can come out of the bond tion and Oke did not seek ster High doll— she giving and balmy for may not be able to pass we don't do anything, I so it won't take away re-election. would say shame on us." already has two of the December weather is the bond. I'm afraid if from other budget items The current board had dolls. fooling people. we hit $200 million, it's a Vice president Greg• like textbooks and teach• told residents it would • "I'm asking for Legos "Christmas is sneaking different mental dollar ory Oke said he wants er supplies. decide by Dec. 31 on the — the gold mine! I have up on me," said Wayne- . amount." . to ask voters in a sepa• She said the board dollar amount for a bond, a million Legos already," Westland Parks and Rec-, • Trustee Dianne Laura rate ballot proposal for needs to put a propos• what it would cover and '. said Jay, who added the reation Director Nathan said she's'opposed to ask• a new career techni• al before voters. "I think when it would place the best thing about Santa Adams. ing voters for $195 mil• cal center. The technical $195 million is very fis• proposal before voters. was his reindeer. lion in improvements, center program is sup• cally responsible to ask Attendance at the cer• • lrogers6hometownlife.com an estimated 2.59-mill posed to be cutting edge, for and then we let them ksmithehometownlife.com emony was down a bit (313)222-5428 tax increase that would he said. "That's certainly decide," she said. Mang (313)222-2098
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The husband- 60 who are receiving benefits. told me that he had worked for If you were not in that limited nearly 40 years, group of people who are receiv• but when I looked ing a Social Security benefit at his Social statement, checking your bene• . Security bene• fits is something you need to do. fits, it appeared I recommend checking your that he was not Social Security earnings record receiving near• once a year to make sure that Technology in learning ly the amount they are. accurate. Social Secu• which I thought rity has made it easy to do. Go he was entitled Money Matters online at www.ssa.gov/mystate- State Sen. Glenn Anderson met with students from William D. Ford Career Technical Center in : to. When I ques• ment to review your account. Westland, who participated in the 12th annual AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase Nov. tioned him on it, Rick Bloom You will be asked a number of 28 at the State Capitol Building in Lansing. At the showcase were Steve Schiller, Michigan Associa• he told me that . '.. . questions about yourself and tion for Computer Users in Learning board president (from left), Donald Dick, Kaylee Yuresko, one of his previ- , this will allow you to set up an Anderson, Brandi Caloia and teacher Zach MacLean. The Wayne-Westland school was one of nearly : ous employers had misreport- account where you can review 35 elementary, middle and high schools statewide that participated in the event which showed ed his Social Security number your earnings. members of the Michigan State Senate and House of Representatives how technology is being used - and the result was he did not. in the classroom to enhance student achievement. AT&T and MACUL sponsor the event. If after you have set up an get credit for his earnings for a account and reviewed your number of years. statement you find there is He told me that he didn't an error, immediately contact notice the error until he applied Social Security to correct the Conference features Westland's for Social Security. He was told error. Remember, Social Secu• that because of statute of limita• rity has a very short statute tion issues with Social Security, of limitations, so time is of the Passport to Health program it was too late to make a change. essence.- . He hired an attorney to fight his I look at Social Security not . By LeAnne Rogers 'We have 200 participants as ment of Education, Dr. Reg• / case, but he was unsuccessful. as a government benefit pro• * • • , Observer Staff Writer; ' of Monday. We're coming out inald Eadie of the DMC, Dr. The end result was that he and gram, but rather as an insur• in January with a re-launch Kimberlydawn Wisdom of his wife received reduced bene• ance policy. You paid money into Westland's Passport to — a passport 2.0," said Wild. Henry Ford Health System, fits because of the clerical error. Social Security and you're enti• Health Program will be fea• "That will expand it and add Detroit City Council Presi• I'm not sure how often this tled to collect the benefits. If the tured during a some new things. We're part- r dent Charles Pugh and Wayne happens, but I have no doubt records that Social Security has daylong obesity nering with someone and will County Commissioner Tim when it does, the consequences are in error, it is going to cost prevention con• have a surprise announce- '; Killeen. are severe. you and potentially your family ference Friday. ment." Local physicians, dietitians In the late 1990s, the Social a substantial sum of money. "I'll be part of Actually, Wild let the sur- ' and fitness instructors also Security Administration rec• If you believe the money a panel on build• prise out—Passport to Health'. will be on hand throughout the ognized that there were issues , looks better in your pocket than ing partnerships will join forces with Bud• day in various workshops to when it came to benefits. As a . it does anyone else's, then it for a healthy dy Shuh, a Wayne pastor and discuss healthy eating, weight result, the agency started send• makes sense to set up an account Wild ' community," said recent participant on the real• management, surgical options ing out a yearly statement to through Social Security and Westland Mayor William Wild. ity weight loss show Biggest and more. everyone on his/her birthday. spend a few minutes to make The theme for Wayne Coun• Loser. V . , The conference will be held The statement contained a list of sure your information is correct. ty's Annual Obesity Preven• "With Buddy Shuh, we will Friday at Wayne County Com• annual Social Security earnings The few minutes that you tion Conference is asking take it to next level," said \ munity College-Northwest from the time you had started spend can eventually mean thou• community leaders and busi- y Wild, noting Shuh's congre• Campus, 8200 W. Outer Drive, working to the present time. In sands of dollars more that will nesses to "Step into Action." gation meets at Westland's Detroit. Registration is 8 a.m.. addition, the statement also esti• end up in your pocket — exactly For Wild, that means talking Friendship Center. with the conference scheduled mates your Social Security bene• where it belongs. Good luck! > - about the Passport to Health The Detroit Free Press's Ste- to run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. fit. 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Have you they can, ever wondered if that really to make the expe• happens? rience Area car dealers say it does indeed, and special. the big bow is part of the deal. Dealers all Rob over southeast Michigan say giving cars Millar, ' as gifts doesn't happen a sales everyday, but when asso-, it does the buyer ciate at .'. often enlists the FredLav- help of the deal• ery Porsche in Bir- , , ' going to buy a car anyway, why not take ership to orches- mingham, said he has delivered vehicles credit for it and get it as a present for the to valet stands at restaurants or coun• family." , . • try clubs. Bob Faust, general sales man• Before making the move, though, do ager at Jack Demmer Ford in Wayne, said your homework. Even though it is often a the-dealership has even delivered vehicles surprise and a gift, picking the right car Christmas Day to a buyer's home. requires some forethought. Steve Hunsing• Dealers said the cars are going to er, new car sales manager at Jack Demmer children from parents for grad• Lincoln in Dearborn, said he has seen a few uation or birthdays, from one customers try to return a gifted car after spouse to another (usually from the holidays. ' • ... - husband to wife) and some• Deciding between a lease and a purchase times from children to their depends on the situation, dealers said. Chau• parents. doin said parents of children heading off to college should consider whether they want Popular models the car to last throughout the four years of A dealership's most popu- . school when opting for a lease or purchase. lar models are often , When spouses are picking a car for each their most popular gifts other, doing some preliminary shopping can as well. Often the peo• make a big difference, dealers said. Jean• trate the perfect surprise. ple giving the car go for practicality and notte said the successful surprises usual• Gifting automobiles happens all year, affordability rather than luxury. Jason ly start with a couple browsing together and the holiday season is no exception. Scott, general manager of Dick Scott Dodge before one decides to make the car a gift. John Swanson, Buick and GMC sales con• in Plymouth, said the customer will go with He said some spouses also like to go with a sultant frpm Somerset Buick in Troy, said whatever car fits their needs. pre- ^ ^ paid lease, so the car the deals customers can get during the • Hunsinger enjoys getting involved and can be enjoyed holidays bring them in, not necessarily helping to create a magical gift-giving worry-free until gift shopping. moment. ,. it's time to pull "It definitely happens during the holi• "There hasn't been a request that we. out another days," said Mike Schrieber, new vehicle: haven't been able to assist with the gift• big holiday sales manager at Bill Brown Ford in Livo• ing of a vehicle yet," Hunsinger said; bow. nia. "Every year there is someone who "It's really a fun and engaging expe• wants to buy a car for a loved one and put rience.". a bow on it and have them show up here \ Ron Chaudoin, general manager I and surprise them." . at Lou LaRiche Chevrolet in / Chris Jeannotte of Bob Jeannotte Buick Plymouth, said gifting a car GMC in Plymouth said the' to loved ones is something dealership already has everyone should take into two cars prepared for consideration. . Christmas delivery. "I don't know why "I've been in the _ more people don't buy business for 22 /^T- them as gifts," Chau-, . years and, of • t „ _ doin said. "If you're online at hometownlife.com COfM!^^^ Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6,2012 (WGc) A7 Listings for the Community Contact: (734) 427-1680, Calendar can be submitted by www.stdamian.com. Organizations e-mail at smasonOhome- YWCA PRESCHOOL FRIENDS OF ELOISE townlife.com. They also can /V ( Details: The YWCA of Time/date: 7 p.m. third be mailed to Sue Mason at Western Wayne County's Tuesday of the months 615 W. Lafayette - Second Education Department of February, April, June, Level, Detroit, Ml 48226, or offers quality preschool pro• : September and November' faxed to her attention at fax grams to children aged 2-5 Location: Collins House in at (313) 223-3318. For more years old at no cost to most the Westland Historic Village information, call (313) 222- , families. There are many lo- Park, 857 N. Wayne Road 6751. - ' cations available throughout . between Marquette and the community. Home-based Cherry Hill, Westland. Upcoming programs are also available. Contact: Pat Ibbotson at Contact: (313) 561-4110, (734)331-9291 or by e-mail Events -K . Ext. 10 at [email protected] or Jo . ST. MARY. Johnson (734) 522-3918 COOKIE WALKS Location: St. Mary Catholic WESTLAND ROTARY Time/Date: 9 a.m. to noon School, 34516 Michigan Time/Date: 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 ' Ave., Wayne . Thursdays ' Location: First United Holiday lights Details: St. Mary School is Location: Joy Manor, 28999 Methodist Church of Wayne, The annual Wayne County Lightfest is lighting up Hines drive with more than 35 currently is currently regis• Joy, east of Middlebelt, 3 Town Square, across from animated displays and more than one million lights. The holiday light display is tering students for the 2012- Westland the Wayne Off ice, Wayne / open 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Dec. 31. It will be closed Christmas Day. There is a • 2013 school year. Openings Details: Details: Holiday cookies Community Service $5 donation per car. Although Lightfest begins at 7 p.m., Hines Drive closes to traffic are available in pre-K 3 and programs and planning. and candies, all home made. 4and kindergarten-eighth-/ Cookies will be sold by the beginning at 5:45 p.m. nightly. Visitors enter Wayne County Lightfest at Hines Drive Catered lunch; visitors wel• and Merriman in Westland. ' grade. St. Mary has been come. Check www.west- container, candies will be •• recognized as a School of sold by the pound. landrotary.com for more Distinction. !. information about meetings, Contact: For more informa• WIDOWED FRIENDS tions required by Jan. 11. Ibbotson at (734) 331-9291 Contact: For more informa• programs and events. tion, call (734) 721-4801. or e-mail [email protected]. Contact: Time/Date: 5 p.m. Wednes• RSVP to Carol (313) tion, call the school office at Contact Jeff at (734) 261- Time/Date: a.m. to noon NEW YEAR'S EVE day, Dec. 12 - 562-3080., (734)721-1240. 5010 " Location: Saturday, Dec. 8 Time/Date: 6 p.m. Monday, Corsi's Italian BURROUGHS Location: First United Meth• Dec. 31 ; Restaurant, 27910 W. Seven OLD TIMERS odist Church, 6443 Merriman Location: AMVETS Post 171, Mile, west of Inkster Road, Time/Date: 11:30 a.m. on Road, Garden City 1217 Merriman, south of Livonia . the last Friday of the month. Details: The Cookies Walk Cherry Hill, Westland . Details: Widowed Friends Location: Plymouth Elks Abandoned vehicle auction: Saturday 12-11-2012 12pm and Crafts will feature a Details: AMVETS Post 171 . will gather for dinner, sup• Club, 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., Sparks Auto and Towing, 31797 Block Street Garden City variety of homemade will hold a New Year's party. port and games at Corsi's in Plymouth' MI Livonia. 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Like the Drone, and cooling patterns of tablets, video games and the golf swing sen• the home. electron• sor reports data to your Like the other gadgets ics that iPhone so golfers can on this list, the Nest can doesn't analyze the data when be set remotely from mean you they are off the links. smartphones, because still can't Golfers can also use it has a built-in sensor. : surprise this device by placing The first generation Nest them. it in their pocket to ana• Labs Thermostat is avail• Here's a lyze hip motion during able for less than $200 list of hot the swing. The analyzer while supplies last. gadgets is compatible with Apple The newer mod- ; Tech Savvy for 2012 products and retails for el retails for $250, but Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. also met with the staff of Fresenius Medical Care Garden City, that most about $130. Jon Gunnells even at that price point •- which included renal dietitians, social workers and nurses. When a patient begins dialysis people it is a steal. I installed treatments at Fresenius Medical Care, a healthcare team works together to ensure the have nev• Belkin Netcam my Nest Thermostat a patient is maintaining their best quality of life to live a better on dialysis. er heard of. Wi-Fi few months ago and saw , a 34 percent decrease AR Drone ' Ever wonder what hap• in energy consumption This amazing toy is pens at your home when from November 2011 to Food Channel chef creates what happens when you aren't around? For a November 2012. Based remote control devic• reasonable price ($130) on my savings thus far, es meet the smartphone you can find out. The my new thermostat will age. The AR Drone is a Belkin Netcam lets you, have paid for itself by . stir at dialysis center remote-controlled heli• your friends or fami-. the end of winter. copter that can be con• ly keep an eye out when trolled by an app on your you're not around. Under$100 Chef Aaron McCargo , Verizon smartphone. The This WI-FI enabled On a tighter budget? 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"I haven't who had a bit role in It's realizes he's gained a sis• seen it for a while." a Wonderful Life, spoke ter-in-law but lost a suc• Her visit was arranged about her film career cessor for the fami• by Andy Zazula of Plym• —and giving it up — on ly business, which, at • outh, a movie buff who Sunday after signing ./ this point in the movie, found the Mosses lived autographs andposing doesn't suit his dreams. nearby and looked them for pictures at Plymouth's Patton and Stewart up. ' Penn Theatre ahead of an share a bag of popcorn in . "I think it worked out afternoon showing of the the scene — something great," Zazula said of Christmas time classic. . that stands out in the the event, which saw a Moss said she couldn't actress'memory. near-capacity crowd turn find a role model, among . "I'm eating buttered out to see the actress. "I the stars of the era, who popcorn with white knew it would happen, appealed to her. gloves on," she recalls people would eat this up." "I couldn't see me doing worrying. "What if Capra that for my life," said \ pulls in for a closeup?" mjachmanahometownlife.com Moss, who acted as Vir• After Sunday's screen• • ' (313)222-2405' ginia Patton in IS movies between 1943 and 1949, according to imdb.com, Virginia Patton Moss, an actress in the 1940s, poses with husband Cruse Moss and an the Internet Movie Data• unidentified fan at the Penn Theatre on Sunday. Virginia Moss had a small part in "It's a base. "That isn't what I Wonderful Life," the Penn's weekend feature. wanted." • Patton instead married ie started. The two have director and producer marries Harry Bailey, the Cruse Moss, an industri• been married since 1949. Cecil B. DeMille. brother of George Bailey, the film's central figure, WANTED al engineer who went on One fan, Robert Volpe She remembered the to have a long career in , of Livonia, had her auto• Wonderful Life set as played by Jimmy Stew• HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING™ vehicle manufacturing. graph an original post• being one of both good art. It is Ruth who pulls A select number of homeowners in : He is credited with devel• er for the 1949 western camaraderie and pro• Harry (Todd Karns) from oping the Jeep Wagoneer, Black Eagle, in which she fessionalism. "When you the family business, Bai• Wayne County and the surrounding areas a pioneering sport-utility played the female lead. were on that set you knew ley Building and Loan, will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime vehicle, while a vice pres• "Not a good movie," she your lines," she said. further trapping the Erie Metal Roofing System installed on their | ident at the Willys Corp. told him. The Mosses, who live unhappy George there. at ; Virginia Moss recalled Volpe also had anoth• in the Ann Arbor area, In a scene filmed at a home a reasonable cost. that Frank Capra, the er poster, for The Horn had three children and train station in Pasade• Call today to see if you qualify. Not only will director of It's a Won- Blows at Midnight, became active in the na— they only time, the a vehi• you receive the best price possible, but we derful Life, told her, "You cle for the comedian Jack community, and remain actress said, the cast was to no made the right choice." •' Benny in which Patton so; Virginia Moss was on filmed off the set—Ruth will give you access money down bank She and Capra kept in • had a small role. • the Board of Trustees at is introduced to George financing with very attractive rates and terms. touch for many years. Virginia Moss said she Cleary University and is Bailey and Uncle Bil• was cast in 1946's Won• still a docent at the Uni• ly (Thomas Mitchell) for An Erie Metal Roof will keep your home versity of Michigan's art the first time as Harry Fans flock to theater derful Life when she Lwarmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. • Cruse Moss accompa• appeared in a play at museum. returns from college with his new bride. , nied his wife Sunday dur• the University^of South-,, An Erie Metal Rooting System will provide ing her appearance at the ern Californiathaf was , A Bailey foil The Penn audience your Home with unsurpassed "Beauty and Penn, which saw dozens • directed by William In It's a Wonderful Life, on Sunday applauded of people lining up to meet DeMille, the brother of Virginia Patton played warmly as Patton first Lasting Protection"! appeared on the screen. them before the mov- legendary Hollywood Ruth Dakin Bailey," who DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE. Call Now! 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I was 11 "I'm not sure, I know it budget, school issues Shopping Center in that because of school years old when it hap• was in 1941. At least I, and my grandparents." pened." got the year right." ' As lame duck sessions go, this one is Westland. - shaping up to be an interesting one when it Kristin McDonald John Suder - Diane Hoffman comes to the Michigan Legislature and U.S. • • '. .' Garden City Westland Redford Congress. In the past two weeks, Gov. Rick Snyder has rolled out his plans for sweeping reforms of public education and revamping the state's personal property tax. Congress, LETTERS on the other hand, is in the middle of a stare down with the President that could take the country over the fiscal cliff. Library closed WHAT DO YOU THINK? off of personal freedom with None of these issues as they presently a coercive centralized govern• I just read that the West- We welcome your Letter to stand, bode well for taxpayers. Michigan ment. Following the Great ' cities could lose money with the elimination land Library was closed on the Editor. Please include Depression and during WWII, of the personal property tax that businesses Tuesday, Nov. 13, because of your name, address and pay. School districts could lose'cpntrol of Veterans Day. This is crazy. phone number for verifica• FDR promoted an economic their purse strings not to mention unused You are already closed on tion. We may edit for clarity, "second Bill of Rights" giving school buildings. And taxpayers would lose \ • Sunday and Monday, and space and content. Submit the right to the necessities of even more, if there's no agreement on con• Monday was officially Veter• letters by the following for• life at public expense. tinuing tax cuts and a long-term plan to cut ans Day, so you did not need mats: Buried deep within this the deficit. to close ori Tuesday, plus pay ' Web: www.hometownlife.com ebb and flow of history is This all comes at a time when politics is your employees. That makes Mail: Letters to the Editor, "the forgotten man." This the last thing people want to think about. It's it a shame for those who - Observer Newspapers, 615 W. is the person who dutifully Christmas. There's gifts to buy, cookies to . voted for extra rrioney for.the Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, > works to provide the wealth , bake and parties to plan. Ml 48226 * library. Shame on you. and resources consumed by • Wrong. Voters also need to keep their Fax:(313)223-3318 < government planners and attention focused on what is happening in - Loretta La Berge E-mail: smason@hometownlife. the dependent in society. In " , Washington and Lansing, and let legislators '.••,. Westland com. 1883, Yale professor Wil• know what they think about their plans. < Blog: What to do You may also let your liam Sumner first lectured on In the case of the fiscal cliff, the pain opinions be heard with your own "the Forgotten Man." In this will be felt in pay checks. The House and with Obama blog at hometownlife.com. brilliant essay, he described a Senate failed to resolve major party differ• Mr. Obama has been doing Deadline: Letters must be ences on $1.2 trillion in targeted savings hardworking individual who . a reasonably good job: received by 9 a.m. Monday to be over 10 years, triggering the tax hikes and published in the Thursday edi• ' pays, but is "never thought * His muzzling of the banks '• program cuts scheduled to begin next year. tion. of" for his contribution. Later Income tax will increase, if the Bush tax following the market crash during the Great Depression, that coincided with his elec- • cuts are allowed to expire on Dec. 31, and for an RTA that can serve its FDR,cynically appropriated payroll taxes will climb, if President Barack tidn seems to be going well. communities, foster economic the phrase referring to the Obama's two-year-old Social Security pay• . The banks appear to be ", growth/create a much-need• forgotten man as those needy roll tax ends. returning to their role in our ed, well-coordinated regional and necessarily dependent It's time to get on the phone, write an e- ' economy. . -• transit infrastructure and upon government. It's time mail or send a letter. Compromise is needed The medical insurance . to return professor Sumner's 1 now, not in the 11th hour. Recovery from the address the urgent need for • system he proposed is some original definition to the ,last recession has been painful at best and public transportation. response to the problems the financial loses, as the result of it, have •The organizers of M-1 RAIL public consciousness. The . affected all citizens. Partisan politics need of greed and fiscal incom- ' congratulate Senate Major-., forgotten man is a victim of to be set aside for the good of the country. ' . " petence of American health ity Leader Randy Richardville Obama's, policies. /^¾,¾' ; - care. •' . •• Y;;/;'\ •: Lansing is another place voters need to and the Michigan Senate If you need evidence, look ^•/ Obama exulted in his victory : watch closely. - . for today's historic bi-parti• around. Government poli• at this last election. He even Gov. Snyder has done well to turn around san vote. An RTA will have cies such as the Community • /' the state's finances, but at what price? shed at least two tears. I saw a lasting, positive effect on Reinvestment Act corrupted „, , Support to public schools has been cut, and them on TV. "* southeast Michigan and the the financial institutions and.y" cities have seen revenue sharing slashed. ' It is my opinion that his state well into the future. As destroyed home values. My A'l Both entities now must meet a number of plate is full. Ensuring the devised best practices to get a little extra we continue to work hard relatives lost a great deal • banks continue to reduce . cash out of the state. on making M-1 RAIL a reality in value off their "old GM" , /. their own business activity While the elimination of the personal as a catalyst for investment, stocks and bonds after the "'••[.•; while performing the func- . property tax would be phased in, it's still a economic development and ' GM bailout. I have seen .; loss for. cash-strapped communities, even tions they should — like lend• urban revitalization within , people in my extended family with the creation of an authority that would ing, saving and investment Detroit, the region^' core city, out of work and comfortable' send back money, if the loss is a minimum — is a large task. His insur- , we are encouraged by what . on the public dole. v. '' : j 2.5 percent of the general fund revenues. ance scheme has yet to be • took place in Lansing today .. In the larger moral battle, ; :- School districts, for years, have said that put into operation. That will and look forward to continu• charity should be with the } the funding mechanism for K-12 education be much work. .•••'! ing our support for the RTA individual, not with the * is flawed, but the proposed changes which Mr. Obama has, unfortu-, . over the coming months. coercive power of the state.; would revamp the School Code go well nately, shown a disdain for beyond tweaking. Matt Cullen Therefore, out of respect , ; anyone who does not swear The governor has said the state's edu• president and CEO and fairness to the forgotten . allegiance to him. It strikes cational system has not given taxpayers, M-1 RAIL man, I see no reason to com• teachers and students "the return on the me.that he believes that promise and accept Obama's .. investment" they deserve." Last month law• those who oppose him or The forgotten man transformational regime, i : " makers rolled out proposed bills that will, his ideas are ignorant. His America of the free has Robert Smith among other things, create a new any time, second term is thanks to two transformed into an America Milford any place, any way, any pace public school facts. First, there are only two of the dependent as Presi• learning model in which per pupil school aid powerful (though corrupt) dent Barack Obama's election Stand up would be tied to the student not to a specific working political parties in promise to "fundamentally . We all need to contact district. the United States. Secondly, transform America" is ful• especially our Michigan Re• The bills also expand the use of virtual the opponent the Republicans learning, putting education just a mouse filled. The guiding principle is publican representatives in chose to pit against him was now "from each according to Congress. They need to know click away, use performance as the basis for a funding and create a list of unused school ' gift. his ability, to each according that we want compromise, ' buildings that could be taken over by the The fact of the matter is to his need." not the same old bickering. state and repurposed for public academies that if the American people Obama's class warfare and They need to hear that Grover N and charter schools. . he looks down on were as envy rhetoric have proven this Norquist is not running this ;/ Politicians are always good about telling ignorant,as he seems to be- point. This is a fundamental : country. That a vast majority constituents what they want and what they * Neve then we would have put shift from the idea that each of us want the rich to pay a need, whether or not they want it or need Romney in the White House. little more. That taxing them it. In these instances, people need to make of us may "pursue" a bet- •' Now that we have dealt' more on what they earn over • it perfect clear what it is they want: Higher ter life, as established in our with Mitt Romney and the founding, to one that de• $250,000 will not kill them. taxes? Giving up local control of their school Money Circus — what do we districts? Giving up control of school build• mands a "right" to economic They still will be able to do with Obama? ings they paid for with their tax dollars? security and happiness. In this spend tons of money and still Alfred Brock Whether the answer is yes or no, now is rush to create entitlements live in their huge homes and the time for people to let their voices be Wayne and a dependent society, we still be able to buy anything 1 heard loud and clear. Today is the day to . Important decision tend to forget who will pay. they want. , ' . ; send the Beltway and Lansing a message: Near the time of our found• Today (Nov. 27) in Lansing, But if we sit back and don't , You, the people, elected them, and they need ing, Frenchman Alexis de ' say anything, our elected represent your interests, not theirs. the Senate approved legisla- Tocqueville rioted that even• officials will think they don't Don't wait, don't hesitate. Tomorrow will , tion authorizing the" forma• tually people in a democ• have to represent us and be too late. tion of a regional transit racy will discover they can Grover Norquist wins. There• authority (RTA) in southeast fore, I am asking everyone to Michigan, taking an impor- - vote for politicians who'will stand up for the 99 percent tant first step toward solving provide what they demand from others. During WWII, of us who are now carrying . a decades-long challenge for Austrian economist Friedrich the burden of taxes propor• our region. As the only major, Hayek wrote in."The Road tionally. urban area in the country to Serfdom" that planned . Joanne Braund OBSERVER without a regional transit collectivist economies, like Royal Oak A GANNETT COMPANY system and plan, southeast Michigan is long overdue Obama's, a necessary trade Sue Mason, Grace Perry, Community Editor Director of Susan Rosiek, Advertising Executive Editor online at hometownlife.com L^AJNEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6, 2012 (WGc) A11 Holiday Happenings @ Garden Gity Library 31735 Maplewood Street in Garden City. The best entrance to get into the library is off of Bal• moral, one road south of Maplewood. The hours are-11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tues• day and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Be sure to check out . our website, www.gar- The holiday season is :. den-city.lib.mi.us, for 1. upon us and the year more information about is rapidly coming to a upcoming programs, close. Before we are new materials and much swept away into a new more. year, consider joining the Garden City Public At the Library was written Library for two holiday by Stephanie Charlefour, themed programs: youth and teen librar• Holiday Concert fea• ian. She can be reached turing Beckridge Cho• or stop by the Reference • George Matteson, Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31- and Jan. 2, with regular N by email atecharlefour® rale's Village Voices: 7 Desk to reserve your ' Christmas Tugboat Jan. 1. We will reopen on hours. ' • . garden-city.lib.mi.us or by . p.m. Tuesday Dec. 18. spot today. Be sure to • Lori Walburg, The the Wednesday, Dec. 26 The library is located calling (734) 793-1837., Come and join us and bring the whole family Legend of the Candy experience the "Magic because everyone would. Cane of Christmas" this holi• surely love to hear the FAMILY MOVIES day season. Village Voic• beautiful Christmas es, a select group of music or have a blast • Frosty the Snowman singers £rom BeckRidge decorating cookies. • Rudolph the Red Chorale out of Plymouth The weather outside is Nose Reindeer will present a special hot frightful as of yet, " • A Charlie Brown performance of Beck- but that does not mean Christmas Ridge Chorale's Christ• a good holiday book or • Santa Clause mas concert. This is an movie should not be on ADULT MOVIES event that is not to be your list of entertain• & Ridge Rd. missed and will be the . ments. Check out the • Four Christmases (1 blk. North of E. 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This year, consider giving a subscription to a Hometown, Observer or Eccentric Newspaper to a friend or family member. the regular home delivery price! and... you'll receive 13 ©. m o3^ to re gift or keep for yourself! Call: OBSERVER OL rxcKsntic and ask for our Holiday Special! hometowniife.com1 ^^J^J^J^^ We'll also send you a card to give A GANNETT COMPANY the subscription recipient. i •''-t r; -: * - A12 (WGc) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6, 2012 LOCAL NEWS. • online at hometownlife.com Wayne Clinic receives health foundation grant A medical dinic that in 2007 to provide more for patients with chron1 provides free care to low- accessible care for the ic cpnditions. Care is pro• income, uninsured adults many patients who were vided by volunteer doc• has received a $12,500 traveling to Ypsilan• tors, nurses, and other grant from the Met• ti from western Wayne medical professionals, ro Health Foundation of County. In August 2012, > supported by a small paid Detroit to help expand the Wayne Clinic moved staff. St. Joseph Mer• the services provided by ' to its new home in the cy Health System and its satellite medical clinic basement of the Light• St. Mary Mercy Hospi• in western Wayne Coun• house Home Missions tal in Livonia provide lab• ty. building at 33608 Palmer oratory services and X- The Hope Wayne Medi• Road, Westland. rays. Referrals for spe• cal Clinic is based on the , The clinic has weekly cialty care are made as model of Hope Medical walk-in clinics on Satur• resources are available. Mary Dekker, Wayne Clinic coordinator (from left), is joined by Lillie Tabor, president of Clinic in Ypsilanti, which day mornings with sign- Free or low-cost med• the Metro Health Board of Trustees; Cathy Robinson, executive director of Hope Clinic, was founded in 1982 by a in from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. ications are provided to and Gail Bernth, clinical services coordinator at Hope Wayne Clinic, in receiving the grant. local family practitioner It also has two monthly Hope patients through Dr. Daniel Heffernan. weekday clinics to pro• retail programs, pharma• assistance programs, bulk medicines. contact Wayne Hope Hope opened the clinic vide continuity of care ceutical company patient samples and purchased For more information, Clinic at (734) 710-6688. 'Pray for us/ says Awrey worker day that employees can nia from Detroit in 1967. ' Company seeks buyer, expect to receive a writ• It got its start in 1910 in ten notice soon. the home of Fletcher and "They met with our Elizabeth Awrey, ,who investor to prevent shutdown top committee, who then were living in Detroit, came down and told us," after moving there from , By Karen Smith conditions unless a buy• said Gallagher. "They Canada. Observer Staff Writer , er or investor is found, said that if the compa- - The Awrey family no > according to published ny could not find anoth• longer owns the compa• Brian Corrigan, a union news reports. er buyer or investor, that ny, It was sold in 2005 to steward at Awrey Baker• By federal law, Awrey the business is closing." Hilco Equity of Chica• ies, is taking things one must give workers — or Council 30 agreed to a go and Monomoy Capi• day at a time as the 100- their union representa• wage cut in late May to tal to help the company year-old Livonia compa• tives — at least 60 days' help keep the company emerge from Chapter 11 ny seeks to find a buyer notice. from closing its doors. bankruptcy. In June 2009, or investor to prevent a Joe Silva, president Awrey Bakeries is a familiar Livonia landmark on Farming- The union voted to accept Awrey's purchased Ath• permanent closing early of United Distributive > ton Road. a $1 cut in members' ens Elegant Dessert in next year. Workers, Council 30, hourly wage at that time Noblesville, Ind., which "The last year's been could not be reached for found, the news reports he said. and a second 85-cent cut. specializes in the com• rough," said Corrigan, a comment last Friday. said. Corrigan said he was in September. The 160- pany's cheesecake and Garden City resident who Awrey CEO Bob Wallace Corrigan said the plant laid off for a week once member union voted to high-end desserts. has worked there for 33 did not return a report• was quiet as employees before by Awrey, but this accept the wage cuts in a Awrey makes a number' years washing pans and er's call last Friday. went about doing their is different. • 97-38 vote. of items including cakes, doing general cleaning. The company has 157 jobs. "You're talking about Gallagher doesn't cookies, Danish pastries, A letter was deliv• union employees and "No one's doing any• closing a facility down. understand why the com• doughnuts and crois• ered to United Distribu• 46 non-union workers, thing stupid," he said. You've got a lot of peo• pany is facing continued sants, which are used tive Workers, Council 30, according to the notice Corrigan, who has two ple working here. Pray financial problems. by restaurants, hotels, last Thursday by certi• signed by Wallace, and grown sons and whose for us." "We already gave them 'schools, hospitals and fied mail giving written will "fully and perma• wife works at a group Last Wednesday, hi- $2 ($1.85) in May, and $3 other institutional cus• notice that Awrey could nently close" during a home, said he doesn't lo driver Tim Gallagh• an hour several years ago tomers. lay. off about 150 work• 14-day period between know what he will do if er told the Observer the when the company was ers — and possibly shut Jan. 27 and Feb. 9 unless the plant closes. plant was told by man• sold," Gallagher said. ksmith9hometownlife.com down — due to economic a buyer or investor is "It's too early to tell," agement the previous Awrey moved to Livo• (313)222-2098 THIS MOMENT is brought to you by Karmanos. Better treatments. Better outcomes. BARBARA ANN Karmanos is better at fighting cancer. 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Glenn rally middle hitter Nastija Baranovska (Riga, Lat• Westland John Glenn's sec• via), were both named ond-half comeback fell short to the 2012 National Tuesday as the Rockets dropped Association of Intercol• legiate Athletics (NAIA) their boys basketball season Volleyball All-America opener at Dearborn Heights team. Robichaud, 61-59. James McPherson paced four Prieditis — who was Bulldog players in double fig• also selected to the ures with 15 points. • Wolverine-Hoosier Darius Phillips chipped in Athletic Conference with 11, . (WHAC) first-team for while Rob- BOYS HOOPS the third straight season bie Crawford T — was named WHAC and Lloyd Harris-Bay added 10 Player and Setter of the apiece. , Year after leading the Junior forward Isaac Everette league in total assists paced Glenn with a game-high (1,698) and assists per , MIAMI UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS set (11.1). . Livonia native Riley Barber (11) has been named Central Collegiate Hockey Association Rookie of the Month 23 points, while senior guard She ranked sixth twice already as a right winger for first-place Miami of Ohio. .- Nick Daniels added 14. Glenn trailed 30-20 at halftime nationally in assists per and 49-37 after three quarters set and fourth in total before making a run with Ever- assists. ' ette and Daniels combining for , The second-team 17 of the Rockets'22 points, but All-America award Life of Riley it wasn't enough. ' comes on the heels of Junior forward James Pruitt the junior setter being added 11 points for the Rockets, named AVCA Region who made lS-of-l? free throws. Player of the Year last Miami rookie Barber eyes World Juniors Robichaud connected on 8-of-13 . week. Prieditis currently foul shots. sits third in career assists '(6,154). . By Brad Emons . to come back, too." named to the preliminary ros• BELLEVILLE 69, WAYNE 42: Rod Walker scored 18 points and Alex Baranovska earned Observer Staff Writer The Livonian, a ter for the 2013 U.S. National Fowler added 13 Tuesday to lead the honorable mention sixth-round pick Junior Team, which will com• host Tigers past Wayne Memorial in • honors after leading Not even a trip to Fairbanks, (167th overall) of pete Dec. 26 through Jan. 5, in . the season opener. • ' . the WHAC in total Alaska, over the weekend could the NHL's Wash• Ufa, Russia, at the IIHF World Wayne trailed by only three at intermission, 24-21, before being blocks (152) and blocks put a freeze on one of college ington Capitols, . Junior Championships. , outscored 27-15 in the third quarter per set. Her .342 attack hockey's hottest freshman. has felt right at The 27 players named to the and 18-6 in the fourth. percentage ranked 19th home ever since U.S. roster will convene Dec. 16- "We had a great first half," Wayne Miami of Ohio right winger Barber nationally, while her he stepped on the 18 in Tarrytown, N.Y., for train• coach Mike Schuette said. "The Riley Barber popped in a goal 152 total rejections was and had a pair of assists as the ice for the fourth-ranked Red- ing camp at the New York Rang• second half our defense went sour, along with our ball-handling, passing good for 13th nation• RedHawks swept their Central Hawks, who stand 9-2-3 overall, ers' Madison Square Garden and rebounds. Everything that could ally. Collegiate Hockey League two- and 6-2-2 in the CCHA. Training Center. Another camp have gone wrong went wrong. game series with Alaska, 5-2 The 5-foot-ll, 185-pound Bar• will then be held Dec. 19-23 in ' "We have a lot of first-year varsity players and now they know what it's and 4-0. ber ranks second in the CCHA Helsinki, Finland, where the 23- like." , J "It's cold, negative 30 • in scoring with six goals and man roster will be announced. Josh Lowry scored nine in a losing (degrees) up there," Barber 12 assists and has already been "We're excited for Riley that cause, while Juawn Snipes and Rio "- said. "It was pretty crazy, but named CCHA Rookie of the . he has an opportunity to repre- Washington added seven apiece. MU spikers at the same time it's good to be Month twice. ' : back. It's warm here. It's good On Tuesday, Barber was . Please see BARBER, B3 Please see ROUNDUP, B4 All-Academic Three Madonna Uni• versity players — Emilie Freeman (Lutheran High Westland), Nastija ' Baranovska and Nastija Up-and-down Seremetjeva (both of Riga, Latvia) —were selected to the Daktron- ics NAIA Scholar-Athlete Chargers inconsistent despite win team. Baranovska (English), Seremetjeva (interna• and be more disciplined," It was less than an artis• ourselves back up. We tional business) and tic victory Tuesday night had really high-highs at McCowan said. "Key Freeman (language for the Livonia Churchill one point and really low- girls got in foul trouble arts/education/math) all girls basketball team, but lows at other points. We the first half and it really qualified by carrying a the Chargers will take it. have to realize that's it's threw them off and they 3.5 cumulative G.P.A. or Churchill, playing its four quarters. We have to came out cold the second better. season opener, used a 14- play all four quarters the half." . same." JOHN GLENN 66, G.P. 3 first quarter advantage NORTH 34: Senior Sydney Ander• Senior Raine before holding off visit• Bankston scored 16 points to ing Dearborn's second son paced the victorious lead four players in double half surge for a 43-35 tri• Chargers with 14 points, figures Tuesday as host West- umph. while Julia Szuba and land John Glenn (1-0) ran Mira named Michelle Azar added sev• away from Grosse Pointe The Chargers led 24-10 North (1-2). at halftime, but got out- en each. Junior Kaira Barnes added All-America scored 25-19 by the 0- Molly Jarvis also pulled 13 points, while seniors Raven Grand Valley State 3 Pioneers in the second down 10 rebounds. Bankston and Kierra Jordan University senior Alyssa half. chipped in with 12 and 10, Mira (Livonia Churchill) Amelia Denison led respectively, for the Rockets, "We came out really flat Dearborn with 11 points, who led 16-2 after one quar• was recently named to and we couldn't score," while Fatima Zahr add• ter and 47-24 after three. a pair of All-America Churchill second-year ed eight. Maria Liddane paced the squads in women's coach Matt McCowan The Pioneers shot a Norsemen with 14 points. soccer. Glenn made 7-of-10 foul said. "We couldn't get into miserable 10-of-29 from shots, while North connected For the second time, the groove. It was our the foul line (34.4 per• on 5-of-8. Mira garnered a spot first game. . cent), while Churchill FRANKLIN 52, SKYLINE on the Daktronics 49: - DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK ; "Then we got into a made only 16-of-31 (51.6 Livonia Franklin (3-0) NCAA Division II third- stormed back in the second Churchill's Michelle Azar (4) rushes the ball down the groove, but came out in percent). team after leading the court with Dearborn's Fatima Zahr (24) in pursuit during the third quarter real• "We definitely have to Lakers with nine assists Tuesday's season opener. • ly flat and then picked shoot better at the line Please see HOOPS, B3 to go along with three goals. The midfielder, was also named to the NSCAA/ContinentalTire Livonia Red gymnasts have high hopes All-America Division II team for the first time after helping the Lak• By Brad Emons , Livonia Red, despite the ers, an NCAA Final Four Observer Staff Writer graduation loss of Divi• team, to 18 shutouts. sion 2 individual state . , Mira closes out her Livonia Red girls qualifier Rose Prebola on four-year career with gymnastics coach Kel• 'the balance beam, should 23 assists, which ranks ly Grodzicki is eagerly be able to surpass last ninth in the GVSU record book. anticipating year's eighth place finish , Thursday's • in both the regional and .', Mira was also named season open• Kensington Lakes Activi• to the All-Midwest ing tri-meet ties Association meet. team and is a two-time at Plym• Junior Shannon Diaz All-Great Lakes Intercol• outh against (Churchill) leads the way legiate Athletic Confer• Salem. after finishing 10th on the ence selection while "We defi• uneven bars (8.9) at last ;. also earning Defensive nitely have a Diaz year's Division 2 individ• Player of the Year hon• lot more depth this year," ual state finals. ors as a junior. said the llth-year coach. Diaz will be an all-. GVSU junior defender "We have the talent. It around performer along Kayla Kimble (Livonia really comes down to if with senior captains Mag• Stevenson) also earned we can keep everyone gie McGowan (Churchill), second-team All-Mid- Mallory Dorton (Frank• . west honors for the 20- healthy. If we can push ; through and hopefully lin) and Sarah Gosdzinski 2-3 Lakers, who fell 2-1 come ahead of where we (Franklin). ' BRAD EMONS i.. to UC San Diego in the national semifinals. were last year, that would iivonia Red gymnastics team captains this season include (from left) Mallory Dorton, -, be great." Please see GYMNASTS, B3 Maggie McGowan and Sarah Gosdzinski, B2 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6, 2012 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com SPORTS ROUNDUP MU softball camp Dec. 1; or $150). For more information, For more information, visit www.MadonnaCru- Blue nation Madonna University will hold a series of win• visit www.Madonna Cru- saders.com. saders.com. ter softball camps (ages Weekly 5K runs 7-18) including: Livonia gymnast^slic^ potential Hitting-9-11:30a.m. . Winter baseball All runners, joggers (Session I) and noon to ' Madonna Universi• and walkers are welcome By Brad Emons 2:30 p.m. (Session II), ty will stage a winter to participate in a week• both on Saturday, Dec. 22 baseball camp (ages 7- ' ly timed 5-kilometer run- Observer Staff Writer at the MU Activities Cen• 16) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk at 9 a.m. each Satur• ter. (The cost is $30.) Wednesday through Fri• day at Livonia's Bicenten• There were plenty of Fundamentals (Camp day, Dec. 26-28, at Total nial Park. . ; ice packs to go around Monday night following I) -8:30-11:30 a.m. Satur• Sports in Wixom. Participation is free, Livonia Blue's season- days, Jan. 5,12,19 and 26; Campers will work with but you must bring your opening girls gymnastics Fundamentals (Camp college coaches and play• registrant barcode to competition at Livonia II) - noon-2:30 p.m.', Sun• ers. The cost is $160 per earn by registering at Churchill High School. days, Feb. 3,10,17 and 24. camper (half off for sib• www.parkrun.com or (Cost for each is $125 by lings). www.parkrun.us. Coach Lisa Broom- field's squad got an early jump on the season in a quad meet against How• ell, Brighton and Pinck- ney. Brighton's special Howell came away the victor with 134.35 points, while Livonia Blue and Brighton finished second BRAD EMONS and third with 133.80 and Livonia Blue gymnastics team captains this season will be teams haunt Pats 131.65, respectively. Jamie Jasinski (left) and Allison White. . Broomfield, whose squad is made up entire• on vault, balance beam thing. And Bri (Rhoad), State champs BOYS HOCKEY Hulle and Josh Dudek ly of Stevenson High stu• and floor exercise, while our brand new freshmen, added one goal apiece. dents this season, lost . Jasinski is slated for the" came out strong." win, 12-4 gan, Tyler Hayes, Mike Other assists went to her top all-around gym• vault and beam. Livonia Blue will have Gessler, Aaron Sturos and Elijah Grimm and Tyler nast to graduation in Also returning is junior seven days off before AlexSaychak. Morrison. Alex Kitz, who finished Jillian Zafarana, along returning to action Tues• Defending Division 1 "Brighton is one of the Matt Monendo played 14th in the all-around in with sophomores Cat- day, Dec. 11 at Plymouth. state champion tallied top programs in the state the first two periods the Division 2 individual ie McDougall and Nicole "The meet came up four power play and add• and we were in it until in goal for the Patriots state finals. Sokolowski. The trio really quickly in the sea• ed three short-handed they scored three power before giving way to Sean •, Kitz also placed fifth on will compete in all four son," Broomfield said of goals en route to a 12-4 play goals during a 5-min- Reeves-Carson in the the uneven bars and was events. the Dec. 3 opener. "We mercy-rule boys hockey ute major at the end of third period. 10th in the vault., Freshman newcomer need a little more prac• win Saturday afternoon the second and beginning Matt Scrivano was in Also graduating was Bri Rhoad already shows tice putting routines over visiting Livonia of the third," said Frank• goal for the Bulldogs, state qualifier Haley promise after placing together. They're real• Franklin at the Kensing• lin first-year coach Den• who ended the game with Olson in the vault, along third in the all-around ly going to be a decent ton Valley Ice House. nis Gagnon, whose team three minutes to go. with Andrea Irvine, Sar• with a 34.80, including a team. I'm looking for• The Bulldogs, who slipped to 1-2-1 over• "Overall, I was pleased ah Hogan and Alexis 9.5 on the balance beam ward to seeing how they improved to 6-1 overall, all. "We lost our compo• with our effort," Gagnon Soave. in Monday's season open• do together. We have a got pair of short-handed sure a little bit and had said. "And I think our . "It's definitely a er. lot of new people and some discipline issues. goals from Brian Dowd team is starting to realize rebuilding year," said Another ninth-grader, a lot of new freshmen You can't afford to have along with two each from that we can compete with Broomfield, whose team Emily Chatterjee, added that came in with a lot any lapses against such a Joe Borst and Michael the upper echelon teams, finished fourth at the a second on the uneven Of great skills. Now they skilled and well coached Yuhasz. as long as we maintain regional (139.65) and sev• bars (8.35), while junior just have to get high team." Other goal scorers for our focus and discipline. enth in the KLAA meet newcomer Alex Zukows- school scoring down." Brighton, which led 4- Mike Diaz had an unas• I look forward to watch• last season. "We had a lot ki contributed a third on And that gives Broom- 3 after one period and sisted short-handed goal ing our team improve and of new potential come the beam (8.85). field's squad some time 7-3 after two, included and two assists for the mature as the season pro• out, so we're excited to "Alex Zukowski was to heel. Danny Bosio, Luke Mor- Patriots, while Matt Van gresses." see how the season goes injured last week and "It's been a lot on their and progresses, and see really came out and bodies in a short time," how they compete as a showed her skills," said she said. "It's icing team." Broomfield, now in her to make sure they're Senior returnees Alli• seventh season. "And healthy for the rest of son White and Jamie her teammate, Jillian the season." Check us out on the Web every Jasinski will serve as (Zafarana), ended very I team captains. well tonight. She pulled bemonsehometownlife.com day at hometownlife.com White will compete through with every• (313)222-6851 GYMNASTICS RESULTS . GIRLS GYMNASTICS . , Uneven bars: 1. Blythe (How• (Brighton), 8.775; 3. Rhoad QUAD MEET RESULTS ell), 8.625; 2. Emily Chatterjee (Blue), 8.6; 4. Samantha Rauch s Dec. 3 at Livonia Churchill (Blue), 8.35; 3. Bri Rhoad (Blue), (Howell), 8.575; 5. Marisa De- TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Howell, 8.2; 4. Hextall (Pinckney), 8.125; Camp (Howell), 8.425. 134.35 points; 2. Livonia Blue, 5. Allison Augustyn (Howell), All-around: 1. Blythe (Brigh• 133.80; 3. Brighton, 131.65; 4. 8.075. ton), 35.85; 2. Hextall (Pinck• NOW in Novi! Pinckney, 35.25. Balance beam: 1. Blythe ney), 35.25; 3. Rhoad (Blue), INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (Howell), 9.6; 2. Rhoad (Blue), 34.80; 4. Martini (Brighton),' Vault: 1. Ashley Hextall (Pinck• 9.5; 3. Alex Zukowski (Blue), 33.30; 5. DeCamp (Howell), 25875 Novi Rd. ney), 9.3; 2. Marisa DeCamp 8.85; 4. (tie) Martini (Brighton) 33.125; 6. Jillian Zafarana (Howell), 9.95; 3. Margo Mekjia and Hextall (Pinckney), 8.65 (Blue), 33.10; 7. Mekjia (Brigh• 4 (By Panera) (Brighton), 8.9; 4. Paige Blythe each. ton), 33.075; 8. Alex Zukowski (Howell), 8.85; 5. Annie Martini Floor exercise: 1. Hextall (Blue), 32.575. (Brighton), 8.8. (Pickney), 9.175; 2. Blythe STORE-WIDE SALES THE WEEK AHEAD RTHYILLE BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 7 Churchill at Garden City, 7 p.m. v_ HATS UMBER CO. Franklin at S.L East, 7 p.m. Wayne at Salem, 7 p.m. ^> WITH COUPON Luth. N'west at C'ville, 7 p.m. SINCE 1845 • 248-349-0220 H.F. Academy at L W'sld, 7 p.m. |f /'^^B_ Witt! HVL at Wash. Christ., 7 p.m. O HI Purchase (St. Joe Mich. Luth. Tourney) HONS AndefseaS^J HVL vs. Mich. Lutheran, 8 p.m. O I HATS mate! 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Junior forward Najuan Cous-' Concordia halts Crusader men, 72-69 Livonia Franklin got "We had defensive ins had 15 points and seven breakdowns and defensive rebounds for the Chargers.- plenty of offense, but Robert Foster, Jr. added 11 came up a little short rules were broken. We points. Cold second-half . own to retake the lead while Schaeffer add• defensively in a 65-60 sea• also struggled from the Churchill made only 17-of- shooting from the floor when Schuba hit a triple ed 18. Chatavius Turn• son-opening boys basket• free throw line (4-of-lO)." 57 shots from the floor (29.8 was too much to over• from Naubert to give er rounded out the Car• ball setback Tuesday night Junior guard Alex Arm• percent), including 1-of-15 come as the No. 24- MU the 4745 lead. dinal trio in double fig• at Birmingham Seaholm. from three-point range. The ranked Madonna Uni• strong nailed five triples Chargers hit only 10-of-19 foul After Fugate tied the ures with 14 points to go The Patriots connected en route to a team-high shots. versity men's basket- > game for the fifth time, along with 13 rebounds. ball team suffered its OWENS (OHIO) 87, on 12 three-pointers, but 17 points for the Patri• Dearborn shot a blistering this timeat49-all,MU S'CRAFT 58: Seaholm held on for the ots. Another junior, Adam 66.6 percent from the field first Wolverine-Hoosier used a pair of Stephens' James Kelly (32-of-48). Athletic Conference set• poured in a game-high 23 victory thanks to a game- Monroe, added 16, while DIVINE CHILD 35, C'VILLE baskets and a triple points and Andy Bachman back of the season Sat• high 26 points from 6- senior guard Andrew Leb- 28: In a low scoring affair from Naubert to lead chipped in with 15 Monday foot-7 senior forward Par• bos chipped in with 12. Tuesday, Zach Welker tallied urday in Ann Arbor to by five, 56-51, with 9:24 as host Owens Community 10 points as host Dearborn Di• Concordia University, remaining.. College (8-4) rolled past is Bass. Michael Gluth also con• Schoolcraft College (3-6). tributed nine points, while vine Child earned the season- 72-69. The Cards took a brief Brett Howton chipped opening victory over Livonia Schoolcraft got a team-high in with 18 for the Maples, Olushakin Cole grabbed a Clarenceville. Junior guard Bobby lead, 61-59, on a Fugate 22 points from Richmond who led 22-14 after one team-high eight boards.. Juwan Nelson led the Trojans, Naubert (Livonia Ste• 3-pointer, but Naubert Jackson, but no other Ocelot quarter and 39-30 at half- DEARBORN 70, who fell behind 11-6 after one venson) led the Cru• tied the game for the scored in double figures.' CHURCHILL 50: Jackson also had a team- Senior guard quarter, with a game-high 11 saders (6-3,3-1 WHAC) seventh time by making time before Franklin went Ali Farhat busted loosed for a K- high nine rebounds. on a 19-12 third-quarter points. « with 26 points and five a pair of free throws to * game-high 32 points Tuesday • "We got good shots and I'm Schoolcraft which couldn't run to close the gap to 51- to propel the host Pioneers happy the way. we played, but assists to go along with knot the game at 61-all. recover from a 49-27 49 entering the fourth. to a season-opening win over we just couldn't put the ball seven rebounds. A 5-0 Concordia run halftime deficit shot only. Livonia Churchill. 32.4 percent from the field "We just couldn't take in the basket," Clarenceville Fellow junior guard gave the Cards the lead "Ali is a great player, but : (24-of-74) including 4-of-18 coach Justin Johnson said. "We Travis Schuba add• back for good but the v the lead," Franklin coach we made it easy on them,* did a good job defensively and from three-point range. Jeremy Rheault said. "It Churchill coach Jim Solak said. ed 14 points, hitting a Crusaders pulled with• LANSING 72, S'CRAFT on the boards holding them 56: was a great offensive "Our rotations were slow and to tough shots and only one pair of 3-pointers while in one on a pair of occa• Devlin Bell scored 22 we did not get back. They got shot." points and pulled down 12 < game, but we didn't get to senior forward Eoghann sions, the final com• rebounds Saturday to lift a lot of run-outs for layups. The Falcons made only the rim as much as they Stephens scored 12 ing with 32 seconds left. Lansing Community Col• We were slow in every aspect." 7-of-18 free throws, while points and tied for the Naubert then hit a pair lege (5-3) to a victory over did. Most of our scoring Ali Aljebury added 12 points Clarenceville went 0-for-7. team lead with eight of free throws to make Schoolcraft College (3-5) in rebounds. • • it 70-69. the Buffalo Wild Wings Clas• sic hosted by Muskegon CC. Franklin made 10-of-14 free Stephens also posted The Crusaders were The Stars also got 14 points HOOPS throws, while Skyline hit six blocks, the most for forced to foul and John and nine rebounds from 6-of-13. a Crusader in a single Schaeffer made both Tyrin Wade, while Davario Continued from page B1 "Our bench scored 16 points game since Geoff Gay- of his free throws to Gaines chipped in with 10 and they helped us stay men• points. tally in the game," Franklin lor rejected seven shots put the Cards on top by Jordan Eastman came off . half to already triple its win .first-year coach Jim Milican (Feb. 3,2011 against Sie• three. the bench to lead School• total from a year ago with a said. "We don't play until a na Heights). craft with 16 points to go week from Friday (Dec 14 at Schuba had two looks nonconference win Tuesday at Josh Fugate's three- at a 3-pointer, but the along with four assists. Ter- home over Ann Arbor Skyline South Lyon) and these girls rance Coles added 14 points (1-2). are pumped out. It's too bad • pointer with 19 seconds final fell short as time and 10 rebounds. because they're ready to go." left in the first half gave expired. Katelynn Devers led a STEVENSON 56, THUR• The Ocelots' top two balanced Franklin scoring the Cardinals (3-7,2-2) a MU, which shot 48 scorers, Richmond Jackson STON 13: On Tuesday, host attack with 14 points, while 37-36 advantage. percent (15-for-31) in and Jonathan Campbell, Julie Magdowski and Natalie ' Livonia Stevenson (2-0) got 14 were held to a combined 10 Modes contributed eight and points from junior guard Ra- ' The Cards opened the the first half, hit only points on 3-of-19 shooting. chel Wilkinson in a nonconfer• six, respectively. second half on an 8-2 12-for-34 (35 percent) Schoolcraft which trailed ence rout of Redford Thurston Magdowski's shot under• run to lead 45-39, with during the final 20 min• 42-20 at halftime, hit only (0-3). neath off an inbounds play f 16:09 left before the utes. 29.4 percent from the floor with 2.2 seconds sealed the Wilkinson made 5-of-7 shots Crusaders responded Fugate led Concor• (20-of-68) and 11-of-19 from victory and capped a 21-13 from the floor on the night the foul line (57.9 percent) fourth-quarter run for the for the Spartans, who jumped with an 8-0 run of their dia with 20 points, for the game. Patriots, who trailed 25-19 at out to a commanding 33-4 halftime and 36-31 after three halftime advantage. periods. The Spartans also got eight DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK Anita Vandermuelin and Jane points each from Charlesann Sims paced the Eagles with 12* Roy and Kyra Johnson. Churchill's Sydney Ander• and five assists. "We try and stay on top points apiece, while twins Mia Ariel Paris scored seven for • son (22) launches a shot in BARBER "I have really good of things. Obviously it's and Mea Morris added 11 and the Eagles, who made 3-of-10 Tuesday's opener against ' chemistry with my line- hard, but like anything 10, respectively. free throws. , ' ' Continued from page B1 Dearborn High. ' mates," Barber said. you've got to work at it., . "The coaching staff has The professors are pret• sent his country," Miami faith in me and they.. ty lenient with due dates head coach Enrico Blasi have confidence in me. and stuff, which is awe• said. "We're excited that It's really awesome they some." Blazers upstage Liggett, 54-39 he's with our program gave me this opportuni• Barber, who was born and that he's been play• ty to come in play like in Pittsburgh and played By Brad Emons whose team avenged a 73- steals, while sophomore for• ing so well. His transition this. I can't thank my junior in the USHL, ward Julie St. John grabbed teammates or coaches Observer Staff Writer 32 setback to the Knights to the collegiate game has comes from a hockey eight rebounds. enough. last season. "Every single Rachel Ballantyne scored •been very smooth and family. His father, Don, . There was much to like person stepped up, com• • nine points for Washtenaw we're proud of him for "I've been playing with • played parts of six sea• from Livonia Ladywood ,, peted and battled togeth-. Christian. > v earning these honors." , { /,'Z'(Czarnik) the whole ^ sons in the NHL for Min- "Defensively we were very in• Barber played last sea• '; time*. We're pretty good nes&ta, Quebec, Winnipeg coach Anthony Corat- er. It was a complete team consistent tonight" HVL coach ti's standpoint following effort, no other way to call Kris Ruth said. "We would play son in Ann Arbor for USA friends off the ice and it '• and San Jose. his team's 54-39 girls bas• it." very aggressively one set, and Hockey's National Devel• helps for sure." :. * "He's just really hap• ketball win Tuesday night Liggett (0-2) got 13 then the next possession we opment Team, winning . The freshman has also py for me right now," said at home over last year's ' would let them go right down a gold medal in the U-18 adapted quickly to the Riley, who has two young• points from Angelia Evan- , and score. The second half Class C state runner-up gelista and 10 from Jessi• we better and that helped us World Juniors. CCHA style of play. er brothers including Grosse Pointe Woods Uni- ca Rotzoll. offensively." And he will accept any "The biggest difference Logan, a goalie with the versity-Liggett. C'VILLE 52, TRUMAN The Hawks won despite role that's given him by is playing against big-, '97 Livonia Knights, and 44: Junior forward Ayanna shooting 30 percent from the head coach Phil Housley. ger and stronger guys," Cullen (both attend Livo• The 2-0 Blazers, behind : floor. Buckley's 20 points and 12 nia Stevenson High). "My senior point-guard Andie rebounds proved to be the dif• ANNAPOLIS 47, LUTH. "I think it's great and a Barber said. "Being in Anastos' 23 points and 13 ference Tuesday as host Livo• WESTLAND 41: Senior real honor to be named the college atmosphere dad just told me to keep rebounds, pulled away in nia Clarenceville (2-1) turned Aldreanna Fikes had 16 points to the roster and hopeful• you don't play as many going and keep playing the second half to improve back Taylor Truman (1-1). and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't ly get a spot on the team games. I think it's just hard. You can't do much The Trojans, who jumped enough Tuesday as host awesome. You're playing else. • j to 2-0 overall. out to a 19-8 first-quarter Lutheran High Westland (0-2) —just go into camp with Ladywood was minus lead, also got 11 points, 10 fell to non-conference foe a good attitude and see for your school. All of our , "He comes to all the starting senior forward rebounds and five assists from Dearborn Heights Annapolis what happens," Barber , fans are students and it's games. He knows the . ., Kiley Gorski, who sat out senior forward Ashley Murphy. (1-2). said. "I get to see a lot of pretty awesome. We get game of hockey as well with an ankle injury after Mikala Kieling chipped in Angela Morrison chipped in the guys I played with really good support." as anybody. And he'll tell with 11 points, including three . with 10 points for the War• you when you're playing scoring 19 in Friday's sea• triples. riors, who trailed 33-32 after last year. It will be pret• During a weekend son-opening win over Flint Judah Frazier paced Truman three quarters before being ty fun. series Oct. 26-27 at Mich• bad or not doing the right Powers. with 12 points, while Chelsea outscored 15-10 in the fourth. "Whatever they have igan, Barber showcased things, but lately he's Bidwell added eight. been real supportive and Picking up the slack "It was a tough fought game me doing — lulling penal• his skills as Miami earned Clarenceville made 19-of-32 on both sides of the floor a split. it's been awesome." was senior guard Shel• free throws, while the Cougars tonight" Lutheran Westland ties, first line, fourth line by Walsh, who 14 points, hit only 5-of-14. coach Sandi Wade said. "We — I think I know how to "It was awesome, espe• Barber won't get much including four 3-pointers. HVL 43, WASHTENAW 32: saw a lot of improvement play all three positions. cially playing in a barn of a Christmas holiday Junior guard Dayna Schroeder from our first game last week. Wherever they want me, (Yost Arena) like that," with the family if makes Senior forward Sara tallied 13 points and grabbed We have to keep working on Even added seven points 11 rebounds Tuesday as West-" the little things, making free that's what I'll do." Barber said. "It has a lot the Team USA. and seven boards, while land Huron Valley Lutheran (3- throws (7-of-20) and limiting Barber, who is averag• of history. Pretty awe• "We have a pretty good senior guard Sara Wojn- 0) downed Saline Washtenaw our turnovers. Those hurt us ing 1.29 points per game, some, pretty loud." break that we could have Christian Academy (0-1). arowski chipped in x tonight. All in all, it was a well has fit nicely with the Time management is had, but I'm pretty hon• The Hawks led by only two played game and we look for• with four points and 10 after three periods, 31-29, ward to Thursday and getting RedHawks' top scoring also something Barber ored and rather be doing rebounds. ' ' before outscoring the Wildcats better each game." line which includes soph• juggles between hockey, • this (World Juniors), "It was a complete team 12-3 in the decisive fourth Vanessa Cox tallied a team- omore Austin Czarnik, studies and travel to plac• that's for sure," Barber effort," said Ladywood quarter. high 11 for the Cougars, who who has seven goals and es like Alaska. said. Junior guard Sarah Setian made only 5-of-18 foul shots. 12 assists, along with coach Anthony Coratti, . added eight points and seven "It's hard, but we have senior Curtis McKenzie, a good academic advis• bemonsOhometownlife.com who has added four goals er," the freshman said. (313) 222-6851 Madonna women trumped by Cards The Madonna Univer• COLLEGE HOOPS looked back from a 46-23 half- Livonia Red a boost in the Moran (Churchill) will time lead, also got 14 points GYMNASTS • vault, uneven bars and also be in the mix as an sity women's basketball from Uniqua Mitchell and 12 team lost the battled on liams (Livonia Franklin) more from Nandi Taylor. Continued from page B1 beam. . all-around competitor. the boards and in the pro• each added 11. Schoolcraft which committed As a freshman in 2009, "(Marissa) McVey cess dropped its second The Cardinals, who led 29 turnovers and shot only Kreutzschmar was a could be one of our top Wolverine-Hoosier Ath• 30-28 at halftime, used a 19-of-59 from the floor (32.2 "We have high hopes Division 1 state qualifi• gymnasts," Grodzicki percent), got 18 points from said. "Her best events letic Conference game of 22-4 run during the sec• Courtney Dyer. for her (McGowan) on er as a freshman plac• the season, falling to .500 ond half to earn the vic• E'Aijsha Guster (Westland vault, if not the floor," ing 23rd in the all-around are bars and beam. And in the league with a 72-64 tory. ' John Glenn) added 13 points, Grodzicki said. "Mallory (34.95) including a 17th Moran comes from club whle Ajai Meeks contributed is a great all-around com• on vault (9.1). (gymnastics) and adds setback Saturday to No. . Abbey Hengesbach led 11 points and 11 rebounds. 17-ranked Concordia in Concordia with a game- MUSKEGON 91, S'CRAFT petitor who adds a lot to But Kreutzschmar depth." : Ann Arbor. high 23 points to go along 53: Jazmyn Good's team- the team and a lot of con dropped out her sopho- ' Grodzicki's optimism is Concordia, now 7- with 13 rebounds. high 22 points was among sistency. And Sarah is a more year and sat out last running high going into Marion Rodriguez and five players scoring in double consistent all-around per• season. Thursday's opener, which 3 overall and 4-0 in the figures Saturday as host Mus• WHAC, outscored MU Mara Mulroy added 16 former." "She could be one of our starts at 6:30 p.m. and 13 points, respective• kegon Community College 27-11 in second chance (3-4) rolled to a victory over Other returnees include top gymnasts," Grodzicki "I don't know how ly, while Hannah Sabol slumping Schoolcraft College sophomores Jackie Dzuir- said. "She has a foot inju• everybody else is scoring points, aided by a 59-41 added nine points an£ a (2-6) in the Buffalo Wild got (Churchill), Sydney ry right now and won't be yet so early in the sea• edge in total rebounds. game-high 18 rebounds. Wings Classic. Sophomore guard OWENS (OHIO) 81, Grenier (Churchill) and ready Thursday." son," Grodzicki added. Kassondra Kurnat added 13 "But like I said, we have Rachel Melcher led S'CRAFT 57: Emma-Jean points, while Nicole Wals- Alysha Burd (Franklin). Other promising new• Madonna (4-3,2-2) with Rickets connected on 10-of-15 . worth, Teareya Hills and Dzuirgot and Grenier comers included fresh• so much depth this year 17 points in her first start shots from the floor on her Lindsey Burnside each added will compete in all four men Marissa McVey and a lot of incoming way to a game-high 24 points 10 for the Jayhawks, who led freshmen, and so much of the season. , events, while Burd will (all-around), Olivia Ryk- Monday night in Toledo as 47-23 at halftime. to work with, that I really Senior guard Shan- focus on the vault, beam tarsyk (all-around) and host Owens Community Col• Courtney Dyer led the Lady have high hopes." telle Herring added 14 lege (6-3) handed Schoolcraft Ocelots with 22 points, but and floor exercise. Maddy Pargoff (vault,, points, while senior guard College (2-7) its sixth straight shot only 6-of-26 from the Senior Katie beam, floor) —- all three setback. field including 3-of-15 from from Churchill.' [email protected] Michelle Lindsey and three-point range.. Kreutzschmar sophomore Chelsea Wil- The Express, which never (Churchill) also will give Sophomore Callie (313)222-6851 B4 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6,2012 LOCAL. SPORTS:. online at hometownlife.com PREP BOWLING CAPSULE OUTLOOK BOYS PREVIEWS team All-Area); Zack Huff• is coming back from a soc• LIVONIA man (first-team All-Area); cer knee injury. Freshman - CLARENCEVILLE Leading returnees: Kody newcomer Ashley Kobl has Head coach: Phil Horowitz, Wojewski, Sr.; Austin St. been a great surprise and fourth year. Peter, Jr.; Shane Rambaldo, Julia Huren will be anchor• League affiliation: Inde• Sr.; Matt Mikulec, Jr.; Darrick ing our team as a freshman. pendent. Craig, Jr. : We just need to get healthy," Last year's finish: 14-10 ~ Promising newcomers: go out and have some fun (Division 3 regional runner- Connor Weber, Fr.; John this year." up; state quarterfinalist). Willet, Fr. WAYNE MEMORIAL Notable losses to gradu• Jawor's 2012-13 outlook: Head coach: Diane St. ation: Mike Ureri, Brad "Any program that loses Louis, third year. Martin, Tyler McLean. players like Elliot (Arnold) League affiliation: KLAA Leading returnees: Kyle and Zack (Huffman) in the (Central Division). : .> Kissandi, Sr.; Kaylup Rich• same year would definitely Last year's finish: 3-12; ' ards, Sr.; Tyler Fox, Sr.; Ricky feel the loss, but with the seventh (Division 1 region• Rutenbar, Sr. addition of the two fresh• al). Promising newcomers: - man Connor (Weber) and Notable losses to gradu• Stephan Clark, Sr.; Matthew John (Willet), the loss will be ation: Tiffany Ozog, Alyssa Thayer, Sr. a little easier to handle. We Roberts. Horowitz's 2012-13 out• still have five players return• Leading returnees: Tif• RENA LAVERTY look: "I have high hopes ing from last years team and fany Markham, Sr. (second- Matt Mistele (No. 22) of the Plymouth Whalers deflects the puck into the net past Kitch• for the boys team this year I feel with their experience team All-Area); Kira Leach, with all the returnees and from last year and the new Sr.; Lorissa Willet, Sr.; Marisa ener goalie Franky Palazzese in the first period. The goal prompted fans to toss teddy with the experience they additions this year, I'm look• Boyd, Soph. bears onto the ice at Compuware Arena. At right for the Rangers is defenseman Ben acquired last year in the ing forward to the team Promising newcomers: Fanelli (No. 4). , ' state finals. I would expect having a good year. Connor Christina O'Harris, Fr. them to surpass last year's (Weber) reminds me a lot of " St. Louis' 2012-13 out• seventh-place finish'and Elliot when he was a fresh• look: "Last year's team sortie of them qualifying for man and I anticipate him (2011-12) was state singles as well." having a great high school a rebuilding . WESTLAND bowling career." due to a loss JOHN GLENN of four mem• Whalers fall in Head coach: Ron Staples, GIRLS PREVIEWS bers to gradu• first year. LIVONIA ation. This League affiliation: KLAA : CLARENCEVILLE years team (Central Division). Head coach: Phil Horowitz, will consist of Last year's finish: 15-1 fourth year. three team (Central Division champs); League affiliation: Inde• members fourth , pendent. . from last year Markham Bear toss Last year's finish: with a 4th (Division 1 third regional). . (Division 3 regional); 18th member that came up the Notable (state finals qualifying ranks from junior varsity. By Tim Smith losses to block). We have one newcomer, '•. 1-1). ing Tom Wilson's shot . gradua• Notable losses to freshman Christina O'Harris, Observer Staff Writer / into the top-left corner tion: Thomas graduation: Bridget Moricz who is showing tremendous Goalie duel — signaled fans to throw ' Brusseau (first-team All-Area); Nikki skill and maturity. Christina It was quite a Satur• Palazzese followed up . their teddy bears over (second-team luliano, Stephanie Quinn, will follow in the footsteps of her sisters, Rebecca and day evening at Compu• with spectacular work the boards.. All-Area), Casey O'Rourke, Alexandria'. Tommy Ruark Harrison. Stephani, both who were ware Arena, with magi• throughout overtime and White members of the varsity Chuck Gaidica of (third-team Leading returnees: Amber ! team in previous years. Kira cal plays, brilliant saves the shootout. The only WDIV-TV, then came out. All-Area), Mitch Dean. Young, SR. and even more than 1,000 goal of the shootout was Leading returnees: Promising newcomers: . Leach and Lorissa Willet . to center ice to briefly Steven have worked diligently on Erin Walters, Fr. teddy bears raining down scored by Justin Bailey. - talk about how those ted• White, Sr. (second-team their fundamentals and ' Ammons, Horowitz's 2012-13 out• on the ice. • . Also playing a strong dy bears will be distrib• All-Area); Daniel have matured into strong : look: "The only returnee Sr.; Mark Kassab, Sr.; Ryan competitors. Marisa (Boyd) . The only thing miss- . game despite giving up uted this month by Plym• is Amber Young and all McCarthy, Sr.; Brandon continues to work hard and outh Community Unit• the rest are freshmen. Erin ing for the 3,483 fans in four goals was Plym• Dulock, Sr.; Mike Russom, Jr.; will be a nice addition to Walters is a promising fresh• attendance at the annual outh's 16-year-old rook• ed Way to needy children Steven Brusseau, Jr.; William the team. With our senior man who could be a finalist "Teddy Bear Toss Night" ie netminder, Alex throughout the area. Wicker, Jr.; Tim Zigalis, Jr.; member (Markham) leading , in the regionals and possibly Jon Schaber, Jr. the way, I expect this years .' was a Plymouth Whalers Nedeljkovic, who made When play resumed fol• 'states' with a little improve• Promising newcomers: team to be strong." victory over the Kitchen• 28 saves and could not be lowing a short delay, the Andrew Wicker, Fr.; Micah ment." LIVONIA LADYWOOD er Rangers. They almost faulted on any of the four WESTLAND \ Rangers needed just 45 Martin, Sr.; Tyler Riblett, JOHN GLENN got it, but lost 5-4 in a ••• goals he allowed. seconds to make it 1-1. Fr.; Brad Wheeler, Soph.; Head coach: Judy Jaeger, Head coach: 1 shootout. Ben Thomson blocked . Damien Strohschein, Fr.; Jon" Ralph Ca- ninth year. It was Nedeljkovic's Teppich, Fr.; Ryan Webb, Fr. bildo, first year. League affiliation: Catho• "It was a great game, ' third consecutive start a shot at the Kitchener Staples' 2012-13 out• League affiliation: KLAA lic League (East Division). , I'm sure the fans would following a disappoint• blue line, then motored look: "I have watched these (Central Division). Last year's finish: 8-2 down the ice before young men for the last two Last year's (Edst Division co-champions); have liked a win and so ing 7-6 loss to Kings• finish: would have we," Plym- < ton on Nov. 23 where the deking Nedeljkovic years and expect very good 10-5 eight (Division 2 regional). results again this year. We (KLAA Central Notable losses to gradu• outh head coach and gen• Whalers let a 5-2 lead slip and slipping a low shot have a good balance of Division ation: Sarah Czarnomski, eral manager Mike Vel- away. between the pads.' young and veterans which champs); sixth Victoria Aina. lucci.said. "It was end-to- The youngster earned* Garrett Meurs gave will help with our team (Division 1 Leading returnees: Sabine regional).' end hockey. We tied it up wins at Erie and against Plymouth a 2-1 lead at chemistry. Our motto is: Hutter, Jr. (third-team All- 'Next man up,' and I will Notable Area); Kailyn Delonis, Soph.; late, had a lot of chances Ottawa as Plymouth, 4:50 of the second, roof• expect every bowler to be losses to veronica Estigoy, Jr.; Shelby in overtime, (but) their graduation: ' with the point Satur• ing the puck into the . ready when called on. If we Lenard Fielding, Soph. • goalie made some great day, improved to 14-8-3- Kitchener net. Rakell set fill in the frames at a good • Montana Promising newcomers: saves." 2, good for 33 points and the goal up with a per• percentage we will be fine. Graszak. Lexi Morris, Fr. . We will be the hunted this ' Leading returnees: Assistant coach Sara first place in the OHL Caity The Whalers trailed 4-3 fect pass. year and we must be ready Lenard, Sr. (second-team All- Jaeger Dorow's 2012-13 entering the final minute West Division. A wraparound by Bai• for that. My hope is that Area); Olivia Cabildo, Soph, outlook: "Having not lost ' of regulation. With their "He (Nedeljkovic) ley, after stealing the we will be persistent and (third-team All-Area); Bre one of our starting five • .consistent." • • ' net empty, forward Rick- played really well this . puck behind the Plym• Riblett, Sr.; Yvette Ayers, Sr.; - bowlers to graduation, we WAYNE MEMORIAL Beccah Lenard, Soph. look to come back strong ard Rakell skated deep, in .week," Vellucci said, outh net, resulted in a •. Head coach: Bob Jawor, • Promising newcomers: this season. It's a smaller '> ' the Kitchener zone. "For a 16-year-old, not goal that again tied the' seventh year. ' Julia Huren, Fr.; Ashley Kolb, team .which allows for a Then came some mag• too many kids can play contest with 6:16 to go in League affiliation: KLAA Fr.; Emily Dietz, Fr. tight bond among the girls". ic. that many games and the frame. - ' (Central Division). Cabildo's 2012-13 out• It also means they have to Last year's finish: look: learn to lean on each other •• As Rakell spun around play that well. So we're • Each team would 16-3 "It should be a really (KLAA Association, Division exciting year. We have some and figure out the shot if on the doorstep, he made very excited about him." score late in the peri• 1 regional, Clarenceville really good, young talent they're struggling because a dazzling no-look pass Vellucci said he od ended to make it 3- Doubles and Plymouth-Can• on this team, along with there isn't anyone to sub in. across the crease to line- wasn't sure yet wheth-' 3. A fortuitous bounce ton tournament champions; a returning leading senior In the past, this has made the girls become better ' mate Ryan Hartman for er Nedeljkovic would off the boards behind state quarterfinalist). Caity Lenard. Emily Dietz is Notable losses to gradu• currently out with a thumb - bowlers and that's our goal the tap-in at the right start again Wednesday Nedeljkovic led to a goal for this upcoming year." ation: Elliot Arnold (first- injury and Olivia Cabildo post. : at Owen Sound. Anoth• by Matia Marcantuoni to That tally made it 4- er factor is a foot injury give Kitchener its first 4 with 51 seconds left hampering the Whalers' lead. in the Ontario Hockey No. 1 goalie, Matt Mahal• : Then with 1:10 remain• League tilt. It also was ak. . ing, Hartman slammed Rakell's third assist and "As a coach you always home a one-touch feed Rockets strike fast Hartman's second goal of play the guy that's got across the crease from the night." the hot hand and the guy' forward Alex Alear• "He makes that pass that's played well," Vel• di (Farmington Hills). ! quite a bit," said Velluc• lucci noted. "He's going Starting the play was . in bowling opener ci about Rakell, an Ana• to play until he deserves Rakell, who moved the •' heim Ducks prospect. otherwise." puck up the wall to Ale- . "He made a great pass From start to finish, ardi. By Brad Emons included Mark Kass• posted game highs of 200. and Hartman put it in it was a back-and-forth Kitchener netted a • Observer Staff Writer ab (238), Steve Brusseau Kasie Allen led South when he had the chance." game by both teams. power-play goal with . (211) and William Wick- . Lyon with a 356 two-game Forward Stefan Noesen 13:57 left in the third to Westland John Glenn is er(204). set. almost won the game, There go the go up 4-3. Radek Fak- off to a quick start in both Meanwhile, JV bowl• The Rockets split the with the final seconds of teddies sa made good on his own boys and girls bowling. er Tim Zigalis registered Baker sets, 143-172 and the period elapsing. But rebound, capping off a The Rockets opened the the high single game for a 171-119, but won the • Kitchener goalie Franky The first goal of the . three-shot flurry. 2012-13 season Monday the day with a 263. points battle, 6-4, in Ralph Palazzese came up big game, scored at 11:22 of with 28-2 (boys) and 22-8 Overall I was very Cabildo's debut as Glenn for one of his 38 saves the opening stanza by tsmithOhornetownlife.com '' (girls) victories over host pleased with our effort coach.. for the Rangers (18-8- Matt Mistele — deflect• (734)469-4128 • . " South Lyon at Pinz Bowl• and look forward toward ing Center. working very hard in Wayne boys roll "Winning both Bak: practice so we can get Connor Weber posted a er games right out of the to the next level," Sta• "two-game set pf 259-192- gate settled us down and ples said. "There are no 451 to lead Wayne Memo• off days in our league Remember your loved ones that you've lost by placing a we never looked back," rial to a 24-6 boys victory (KLAA) and this is how special holiday remembrance tribute for the holidays. Glenn first-year coach Monday over host South we will prepare for the The Observer and Eccentric/Hometown Weekly Newspapers Ron Staples said. "We Lyon East at Pinz Bowl• entire season." will be publishing a special "In Remembrance" page still need to improve on ing Center. for the holidays. Here's the perfect opportunity our spares. I feel we can On the girls side, Glenn The Zebras also got to honor the memory and celebrate the life of loved ones strike with the best teams freshman Julia Huren '. strong efforts from who hold, a special place in your heart. in our league, but still made an impressive Shane Rambaldo, 210- need improvement on our debut with a 411 two- 225-435; Kody Wojews• A " Prices start at $22.50 fill frames." ' game set including a ki, 226-200-426; and Matt *lx3 remembrance ad Mike Russom led the team-high 245. Mikulec, 189-216-405. (Larger remembrance may be purchased) Rocket boys, who record• Sophomore Olivia Cabil• Wayne had a total pin- ed a 1,850 total pin count, do added B 371, including fall of 1,043-1,034-2,077. Publications with a 438 two-game set a 192 nigh, while fresh• Sunday, December 23rd including a 259 high. man Ashley Kolb and bemons©hometownlife.com . 7 Observer & Eccentric Newspapers: Other top scorers senior Caity Lenard each (313)222-5851 Thursday, December 20th eniortji Hometown Weekly Newspapers: (Milford. Northville, Novi and South Lyon) Nickrand each added 10 for "It was a high-level, at the Holidays ROUNDUP the Cougars, who bolted out fast-paced game," rookie to a 42-24 halftime lead and Lutheran Westland coach Deadline Continued from page B1 66-35 advantage after three Jim Hoeft said. "We fought Monday, December 17th periods. • hard tonight. I saw a lot of ,. For all publications Juniofs A.J. Seltz and P.J. - good things tonight with our Both teams struggled from Gus6 paced the Lutheran ' team." Call: 800-579-7355 the foul stripe — Wayne 11- Westland scoring attack with The Warriors were 23-of-38 , * Fax:313-496-4968 of-25 and Belleville 16-of-33. . 19 and 12, respectively. The (61 percent) from the foul • ANNAPOLIS 75, LUTH. two combined for 12-of- line, while Annapolis hit 11- Email: [email protected] '- \ WESTLAND 55: On Tuesday, 14 free throws and nine of-15 (73 percent). Nehemiah Graddick poured rebounds. "The thing I liked was the in a game-high 28 points to Senior Nick Andrzejewski intensity our team showed lead host Dearborn Heights chipped in with eight points; from start to finish," Hoeft OB&RVKR & ECCENTRIC Annapolis to a season-open• and seven rebounds, while said. "This was definitely a Brandon Wyman had six good test to start the season, h o m o t o w n 1 i f e . c o m ing triumph over Lutheran MEDIA High Westland. points, six rebounds and and I like ourchances in the A GANNETT COMPANY Jacob Butzin and Cody three steals. (MIAC) conference." online at hometowhlife^om Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6,2012 0 B5 View Online Passages www.hometownlife.com Obituaries. Memories & Rememberances How to reach us: . 1-800-579-7335 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Deadlines: Friday. 4:IB p.m. far Sunday paper • Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. for Thursday paper GULLEDGE, BETTY JANE Born April 16,1929 ' , - Died November 23,2012 Born in Henry County, Ohio our loving mother was proceeded in death by her parents; John Henry and Lula May Swalley. Her bro• thers; Robert & Donald Swalley. She moved from Ohi6 to Michi• Sue Craik, (left). Christian education adviser, Mary Anne BERTSCH BOYD, CHAPIN, gan then began working as a HUBERT J. home health care aid until her Duluk and Marie Adams, co-chairs of the 50th anniversary SMALLIDGE BROWN GORDON CLARK, late 60 's when she retired. She JOAN Dec. 2, 2012; age 85 of Livonia. Age 91 of Plymouth, December committee, and the Rev. George Covintree show one of Beloved husband of. the late leaves behind to mourn her pass• . 7/7/1929-12/3/2012 3, 2012. Beloved husband of the anniversary banners at St. Matthew's United Method• Lois. Dear father of Danny ing 5 children: Roger Hurd, (83) was born to Ralph E. Elizabeth (Dinkel) Chapin. Dear James Hurd, Linda Rabe, Pamela x (Maureen), Norene (Michael) ist Church in Livonia. • • i > ; j Smallidge and Grace E. (Hum• father to Ann (Bruce) Cavender Hanchett, the late Kathleen Mary Bynum, and Sheryl Pritchard; phrey) on July 7th 1929, at Ford of Northville and Clark (Karen) . & Keith Allen. Brother of Fran• followed by her 11 grandchil• Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Chapin of Plymouth. Grandfa• cis & the late Claude, Gerald. dren, 15 great-grandchildren, Her family lived in Flint and Yp• ther to Robert (Susan) Cavender Loving grandfather of Melodie nieces, nephews and many close silanti and after attending Ypsi• of Livonia and Bill (Anna) Cha• (Jason) Alery, Darin Albany, friends. She is dearly loved and Speaker, displays lanti High School, Joan attended pin of Oakland, CA. He was pre• will greatly be missed. Services Amy (Bernard) Rizkallah, Ange• Michigan Normal College (now ceded in death by his wife and la (Vincent Kutscheid) Albany, will be held at Husbands Family Eastern Michigan University) brothers, Martin and John. He Danielle (Robert) Short, Bryan Funeral Home 2401 S. Wayne where she earned a Bachelor's was the son of Martin G. Chapin (Tonya Shotwell) Boyd, Danny Rd. Westland, MI 48186; fol- degree in Teaching and a Mas• and Margaret (Clark) Chapin of ; wrap up 50th Boyd. Also survived by 9 great : lowed by a lunch-in Sat. Dec. 8th ter's degree in Special Educa• Detroit and was born on Febru- grandchildren. Family will re- . 2012 at 2:00. Rest In The Arms tion. In 1977, she earned a sec• ary 19, 1921. Gordon graduated ceive friends Sat. 12 noon until Of The Angels Mom. . ond Master's degree in Guidance from Detroit's Redford High time of Memorial Service at 3 and Counseling from the Univer• School in 1939 and Wayne State I anhiversary; pm at the Uht Funeral Home University in 1948. A veteran of sity of Michigan. She enjoyed a 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. SADOWSKI, very fulfilling teaching career the US Army, he served in Eu- Family requests memorials to ANTHONY F. St. Matthew's United Methodist Church will con• which spanned four decades be• . rope during WWII as part of the Odyssey Hospice. Please visit . Age 64, December 1,2012. ginning in Grand Rapids in the 109th Maintenance Company clude its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration with a and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.c Resident to Westland. early 1950s. She was not only a (Medium). He was an engineer om : www.edwardswansonandsonfunerallionie.coni worship service and special guest speaker, 10:30 a.m., classroom teacher but also a who helped develop the first do• Sunday, Dec. 16, at the church, 30900 W. Six Mile, Livo• homebound teacher—for stu• mestic automotive disc brake nia. • dents with illness or system while employed by . Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey will give the sermon disability—and finally a consul• Kelsey-Hayes in Romulus. He ' tant in special education compli• was active at the Plymouth His• and serve communion. The Rev. George Covintree Jr., ance .for Oakland County torical Museum and Risen Christ 'St. Matthew's pastor, will assist. ; Schools. Joan is predeceased by Lutheran Church. An active sai-' A light luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall her only sibling, Patricia (Sutton) lor, he served as Commodore for after the service. ; • and her first husband, Ian H. Portage Yacht Club in Pinckney (Scott) Brown, Jr. whom she and sailed 18-ft Interlake Class Mary Anne Duluk chaired the 50th anniversary com• married in 1953. Joan and Scott sailboats until age 85. He was mittee, which planned special events throughout the lived in Midland and Birming• honored by Portage Yacht Club year. Wink Covintree and Dawn Johnson designed ham before making their home in in 2006 for his years of service. anniversary banners and Duluk, Marie Adams and Farmington Hills in 1958. Joan CLARK, Visitation Fri 10 AM until the 11 is also predeceased by her sec• TREVAN. AM Memorial Service at Risen Caren Cunningham make the banners. ond husband, Thomas Bertsch, Christ Lutheran Church, 46250 Age 87, November 30, 2012. W. Ann Arbor Road, (btwn Shel• The anniversary celebrated the merger of the Unit• whom she married in 2001. Joan Loving mother of Dennis (Pen• ed Brethren Church and the Methodist Church into the is survived by her three children: don & Beck) Plymouth. In lieu ny) Clark, Lynne (Ron) Almos, of flowers, memorial contribu• United Methodist Church. St. Matthew's became the Daniel (Claire) ' Brown, Law• Karen (Fred) Layton and the late rence (Connie) Brown and Re• tions may be made to the Friends first United Methodist Church in the United States. Brandon Clark. Dear grandmoth• of the Plymouth Historical Mu-. becca (Edward) Brinskele and er of Angie, Arianna, Bonnie, Historical photos and letters will also be on display her three step-children: Frederick seum, 155 S. Main Street, Ply-, Derek, Amie, Jayme, Ryan, An• mouth, MI 48170 or Risen after the service. . ; (Elaine) Bertsch, Maggie drew, Laura and Lisa. Dear Christ. i. • For more information, call (734)422-6038. . • f ,, Hunkele and Lawrence (Diann) great-grandmother of 10. Sister Bertsch. Joan is also survived by of Larry, Dixie, Bob, Sharon and her seven grandchildren: Aman• To share a memory, please visit Andy. Funeral Services were vermeulenfuneralhome.com da, Caitlin and Bill Brown and held for Treva on December 3, • Paige, Jake, McCall and Walker 2012 at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Brinskele and six step- Funeral Home in Livonia. RELIGION CALENDAR grandchildren: Ethan and Parker Please share a memory at: Portice, Sarah Renee (Dave) www.rggrharris.com Send items for the religion Shepherds and Wise Men," Hytinen, Heather (Tim) Muir calendar to Sharon Dargay Dec. 16; and "Why? Jesus, and Matthew, Michael and Tho• at sdargay@hometowhlife. Mary, Joseph, Family, and mas Bertsch ' and step-great grandchild: Liam Muir. Joan com. ) featuring a live nativity, i was an energetic, inspirational 23 Dec. and loving mother, wife, grand• December Contact: (734) 422-1470' mother and friend as well as a gifted teacher and an accom• ADVENT SERMONS ADVENT SERVICES plished gardener. She will be Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednes• dearly missed. A memorial cele• May you Unci Time/Date: 10:15 a.m. Sun• day, Dec. 12, and 19 : ." brating the life of Joan Bertsch days through Dec. 23 ' will be held on Saturday, De• Location: Lola Park Luther• cember 8th, 2012 at 11a.m., with Location: lt , ^), comfort: St. Paul's Presby- 14750 visitation at 10 a.m., at the First terian Church, located on V an "Church; Kinloch;" 1 Presbyterian Church of Saginaw, Five Mile, one block west of Redford '. ; Details: 121 South Harrison, Saginaw, Inkster Road, Livonia The meditation; Michigan 48602. Memorial don• them is the beginnings of Details: Rev. Paul Stunkel ations suggested to the in Family and the Gospel of St. Matthew, , will focus on "Why? The St. Luke and Revelation ! Prophecy, The Stable, a Alzheimer's Association Virgin," Dec. 9; "Why? Contact: (734) 968-3523 ' 7 (alz.org). Arrangements made Friends by Case (casefuneralhom.com), , Saginaw, Michigan. PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL CATHOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD (U.S.A.) PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANNE'S ROMAN Rosedale 400CO So: Mile Bold CATHOLIC CHURCH KSWARD NorttvBle, Ml 48168 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Gardens laiCHURi www.wirdchurch.org 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia, Just north of I-96 Tridentine Latin Mass PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) St Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 U8,M0&11am www.christoursavior.org 9601 Hubbard atW. Chicago, Livonia, Ml CaOBiivoiayWcoHu atMOSIIajn. .. v (between Merriman & Farmington Rds.) 38100 Five Mile Road Ch*to^PrograrnsavaSabteat9-J0&11 am Sunday Worship Sunday School/Bible Class Livonia, MI 48154 • (734) 462-3200 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am 734 Mass Schedule: / JL ( ' 422-0494 The Tradnwrd Servicer! broadcaster! the J Early Childhood Center « /ffi? ' Friends i" Faith Service)! rado each week at 11 am on 560AM I First Friday Mara 7:00 p.m. . - dUft ,* Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413' Saturday Mass > 11:00 a.m. 9:00 am . j Sunday Masses 7:30 ft MhOO a.m. Traditional Service | 10:30 am ] t Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Visit www.rosedalegardens.org , Pastors: Davenport, Bayer, & Creeden Tuesdays at 7KWP.M. CT7M020| For infc™atk>nabc*jt™r many programs • LUTHERAN CHURCH 734-522-6830 ^ _ WISCONSON SYNOD Sr. PAUL'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF ASSEMBLIES CHURCH & SCHOOL 17810 FARMMGTON ROAD. THE NAZARENE OF GOD LrVOHIA (734)261-1300 WORSHIP SERVICES . PLYMOUTH CHURCH SuNOAr: 8:30 AM. »11 A.M. OF THE NAZARENE THUKOM :6:30 P.M. Feftowship Presbyterian Church OPEN ARMS CHURCH website: vrwwjlpaulsllvonia.org 45601 W. Ann Arbor Road • (734) 463-1525 Worship: Sunday 10:30 am Adult Sunday: 9:30 -10:15 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. ' Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Childrens Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:00 A.M. Children's Programs Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. Available UNITY WORLDWIDE Services held at: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. 16360 Hubbard Road in Livonia* South of Six Mile Road S NEW HORIZONS FOR CHUDREN LEARNING CENTER . Kid's Stop Preschool^ MINISTRIES (734)455-3196 Now Enrolling liursery provided • www.fellowshlp-presbvterlan.orq \ 248.474.0001 Friends of Unity 774 North Sheldon Road Plymouth, MI I Plymouth Community Aits Building) www.friendsofunity.org Sunday Setvice and Youth Programs 10 a.m. Florence Ernzen, Licensed Unity Teacher 734.454.0015^ For Information regarding this Directory, please call Sue Sare at 248-437-2011 ext. 247 or e-mail: [email protected] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6,2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Detroit firefighters battle a blaze in the documentary, "BURN." Farmington Hills man featured in firefighter documentary By Sharon Dargay new career O&E Staff Writer Hunter became interested in firefighting after a cousin, As a Detroit firefighter, Den• who also works for the Detroit nis Hunter sees the best and the Fire Department, mentioned worst of. his former hometown that'the city was taking appli• everyday. cations. "I love the city and I hate the "My dad wasn't a fireman. I city. It's where I grew up. It's didn't grow up wanting to be my hometown and everyone a fireman. I didn't know much in Metro Detroit, they know 1 1 about it even though my cousin Detroit once was a great city was one. I have a barbershop and I believe it can be again. It I own. I was working there at just needs investment, leader• the time," said Hunter, adding ship. that he continues to cut hair "What I hate is the lack of in his spare time. "I decided, leadership and the crime and man, I could use some insur• the school system, which is one ance. I'll take the test." ' , of the main reasons I left." Dennis Hunter of Farmington Hills is a 14-year veteran of the Detroit Fire Several thousand other job- Hunter, 41, who is married and Department. seekers had the same idea that the father of three daughters, day at Cobo Center. moved to Farmington Hills from "It was like a needle in the Detroit about four years ago, haystack. It was ridiculous." but continues to work in one of A fire is reflected in the win Hunter later received notice the busiest fire departments in that he had passed the test and dow of a Detroit fire truck. the country. ... was accepted into the training He's a senior firefighter in . academy. ' • Engine Company 40 on Detroit's "Now I was getting interest• west side and one of several ed. It was starting to get a lit• firefighters featured in the doc-. tle intriguing. Once I got into umentary B URN One Year on the academy, it was like, wow, the Front Lines of the Battle To . I really want to do this... help• Save Detroit, by Tom Putnam ing people, the physical part of and Detroit native Brenna San• it, being in the community." . chez. After four months in the Hunter saw the film at its academy, he spent eight Tribeca film festival debut in months in the field completing New York earlier this year. It his trial period before attain• will open Friday, Dec. 7 in Wash• ing his badge. He remembers ington D.C., Chicago, 111., AMC his first fire was in an attic — Livonia 20 in Livonia and AMC attic and basement fires are Forum 30 in Sterling Heights. the hottest blazes — and a ser• A portion of the proceeds of the geant led him through the pro• film will go to the Leary Fire• cess. fighters Foundation to buy gear viewed each member of the eight-man the FX series, Rescue Me, and Jim Serpi- "We were up in the attic for. for Detroit firefighters. •, crew and outfitted them with helmet cam• co, president of Motion Pictures and Tele• an hour. It was something I eras. ' vision at Apostle productions, joined them never did before. It was scary, Untold story They shopped the footage to film exec• as executive producers. but when I saw all the guys Putnam and Sanchez became utives and cable broadcasters who said . In addition to filming at Engine Compa• seemed so comfortable, it interested in filming Detroit they liked the idea but couldn't find an. ny 50, the crew spent time at other fire relaxed me. I was probably full firefighters after learning in audience for a movie about firefighters. " stations, including Engine Company 40, of adrenalin." late 2008 that a veteran fireman So, the pair posted the trailer on Vimeo. where Hunter is based. had died battling an arson blaze com and YouTube where it drew 100,000 •• "It was pretty easy. They worked around Suburbs, city in an abandoned home. Nine views. They started a Facebook page and us," Hunter recalled the film shoots. The film note's that Detroit months later they were embed• led a fundraising campaign on Kickstart- "They gave us cameras for our helmets. firefighters often douse flames ded in Engine Company 50 on er.com'. With funding from corporate They'd be in the firehouse filming. I got from the inside of a burning' the city's east side where they sponsors, such as General Motors, and used to it. At first it was, 'wow, I'm get• structure, a necessity in neigh• filmed a test reel. In their first individual donors, they began filming in ting filmed.' But then it was 'I'm going to borhoods with older houses in two days of shooting, the crew December 2010, finishing in January this be me, be real. I'm at work.' You've got a filmed 21 fires. They also inter- year. In the process, Denis Leary, star of serious job to do." \ • Please see'BURN,'B7 A MOTOWN TRADITION SINCE 1997 Wednesday December 26 7-.30 PM Kickoff CMfemer Appreciation Party Ford Field ^ Smmia^ Bee* 16th 1-4 p.m. littlecaesarspizzabowl.com Western Kentucky University Central Michigan University Hilltoppers Chippewas featuring • featuring Storewide Sale 15% to 50% OFF Antonio Andrews ' National Leader Ali Purpose Yards Zurlon Tipton Everything in the Store 7.5 ' Sun Belt Conference MAC Second Leading 6-6 MAC ,- Overall Scorer December 7tli through December 16th TICKETS: CIUB LEVEL $60, LOWER LEVEL $45, END ZONE $30 ; Purchase tickets in person by visiting the Ford Field ticket office To order tickets by phone call Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 42305 Seven Mile Uoud • (Just 2 Miles west of 1-2~5) f www.ticketmaster.com orvisitlittlecaesarspizzabowl.com/tickets' ,-2¾. !Wlh\ ille. Ml 48167 • 248-344-7200 TREAT YOURSELF TO AN EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT =3 Open 7 Days a Week, ll-6pm. Wednesdays 1 l-8pm r Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 6; 2012 online at hometownlife.com ENTERTAINMENT] (*) • B7 Michigan Philharmonic plays sounds of the season By Sharon Dargay O&E Staff Writer . The Michigan Philhar• monic will perform its hol• iday concert five times this month, but each show . will vary depending on its location. "It's very different from Patrick Johnson place to place and that keeps it fresh," said Beth Stewart, Michigan Phil- * youngsters are free. harmonic executive direc• "At Seligman, it's a fabu• tor. "There are a whole lous performing arts cen• host of ter. We love playing there things -/ and the sound is terrific," that can she said. "The tickets are change it priced by section. There is up." something for everybody." "Home The Michigan Philharmonic under the direction of Nan Washburn will perform three holiday concerts Dec. 13-15. She added that the sym-• for the phony's holiday repertoire Holidays". cert Dec. 13 at the Penn ,. number of players." a perfect location for ari Carr Center as an inti- , will offer music for every: concerts Theatre in Plymouth She said residents from evening out on the town. mate" space, set in old ball• one. ReGina Coles on Dec. 7 will appeal to families. Northville, Canton and "It's downtown and close room, where "the audi-, "If your favorite isn't .'• • at Walled ; It's shorter than the oth• Plymouth make up the to restaurants and the ence practically sits ': here, I'd be surprised. Lake Northern High ; er shows and will include majority of the orchetra's (Kellogg) park looks beau• around the orchestra." It There's a lot of great School in Commerce and an appearance by San• audience at the Penn The• tiful," she said. . ' • typically includes chil-, Christmas music ... Dec;' 14 at the Seligman ta Claus. A later evening atre, which is situated in Stewart described the dren because tickets for Hanukkah songs, too." Ceilter for the Perform• performance is geared ing Arts in Beverly Hills ; ' toward adults. They also will feature school choirs' can make reservations at singing holiday tunes and a special dinner that Mam• leading the audience sing- ma Grille offers to con• a-long. The Huron Valley cert-goers. • Council for the Arts spon• Michigan Philharmonic sors the concert in Com• pianist, Patrick Johnson, merce, which will include '; will perform at all of the the Walled Lake School events except for the fam• youth choirs. The Detroit . ily concert at the Penn. . Country Day School choirs He is working on a doctor-; : will sing at the Seligman ate in piano and music the• Center. ory from Michigan State Vocalist ReGina Coles University. He also plays of Canton will sing Dec. organ at St. Mary Magda• 15 at the Carr Center in len Church in Hazel Park. Detroit. She's also a board The size of the orches• member for the Michi• tra will stay the same— gan Philharmonic and a 30 musicians — for each founding member of the concert. ... Canton Cultural Commis• "We keep it small and sion. Coles has performed compact because of the at venues throughout the Penn," Stewart said, not• Detroit area, including ing that the theater's stage Baker's Keyboard Lounge, doesn't accommodate MGM Grand, and Motor , larger orchestras. "We- ; City Casino. have managed to have An early evening con- - big sounds with a smaller HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Michigan Philharmonic will play seasonal classics including, "Winter Wonderland," "Have Yourself a Mer• ry Little Christmas;" holiday songs from films, such as , "Miracle on 34th Street," the "Polar Express," and more. Michigan Philharmonic pianist, Patrick Johnson, will ;', perform Bach's "Piano Concerto #3 in D Major^and the„ audience will be invited to sing along on several tunes i Plymouth: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at The ORCHARD Check Sdrtdwich Crepes • Sweet Crepes • bubble Teas Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman Ave.' .; CHICKEN * Out Our Visit us in Laurel Park Place Mall Beverly Hills: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Seligman Includes I wtte/e SALAD ! Center for Performing Arts, located on the campus of chicken, 2 large Mixed greens, grilled \ ? j 8Mneard}iewitxirrjh*ijvorna ' sides & TZccky's New chicken, apples, | Detroit Country Day School, 13 Mile and Lahser, in Bev• , House Bread walnuts, cherries (Near Parisian.Jiexl to Olgas) erly Hills Peecfs 4! Combo and house dressing 734-779-5833 Detroit: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at The Carr Center, Specials! vww.faceboolccorn/bubbleberryl 311 E. Grand River Ave. ^ Build jonr own Savory Sandwta* Crops Commerce: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Walled Lake '16.99 Northern High School, 6000 Bogie Lake Road Tickets: $30, $25 and $10 at the Penn; $40, $30 and $20. at the Seligman Center; $25 for adults and free for stu• $ any 10 purchase j } dents accompanied by a paying adult at the Carr Center; at the Laurel Part; ! and $40, $25 and $15 adult admission, $10 for youth, 10 and under at the concert in Commerce' • Contact:'Get information, buy tickets or make Fiamma Grille reservations by calling the Michigan Philharmonic OE08791872 office at (734) 451-2112 or visit www.michiganphil.org. Try oar PopifljrJhMt^lKi-. r vmw.rockysrotisserie.com tel innj drink wttk Mm adtBSnt For the Commerce concert, call (248) 889-8660 or visit c: Crc:r-0r r:: huronvalleyarts.org . ^Treit yourselfto iDeUctoir j Sweet Crepe administration, and high Portions, Prices Bit. 'BURN' arson rates. & Service With "We do save a lot of Neighborhood Comfort Continued from page B6 houses people live in. We ONE^KTR save a lot of people. We 44282 Warren • Canton close proximity to each - do have a record amount (E. of Sheldon) other. of fires — 30 to 40 a day • "In the suburbs you may (department-wide) and (734)416-0880 have one or two house . out of those, 70 percent • fires a year. When you do are vacant. Another thing get a fire, you may not that keeps me going is, 50% OFF have as much experience you can go through the as someone doing it every politics, the tremendous day," Hunter said. "We amount of fires and the Daily Lunch do inside out because we equipment that doesn't have to get in and get it . work, and I think when Specials fast or the house next door you save a life, save 1/2 pound may catch." someone's property, that Dinner 4 Two Classic Burger and makes everything worth• The slower suburban S a Beer $5 pace hasn't tempted him while and you can keep on 17.95 Won. thru Fri. 11to4 to leave the city. Hunt- ' going." . Sun. thru Wed. er has remained in the •- AMC Livonia is located at Detroit department for . 19500 Haggerty, north of Seven HomemadecSpupt^. 14 years, despite recent ' . Mile, Livonia; (888) 264-4386. 'MadelFreshDaHy!r AS 10 percent pay cuts, dys- - AMC Forum 30 is at 44681 functional equipment, • Mound, south ofM-59 in Ster• disagreements with city , ling Heights; (586) 254-1381. Monday & Saturday ' ^.1¾^-¾?!¾¾^ or f *. v.«• Slow Roasted Prime Rib Buy any entree and gel a 2nd entree 50% oft. please present ihiscoupon at time of order. 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(*) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6,2012, [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313) 222-8883 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Greek feta cheese Sweet treats from from Hellenic Ackroyd's Bakery and Scottish Grocery in Bakery in Livonia is Redford popular are a hit, with espe• cus• cially tom- dur• ing the holiday season. A culi century. The couple from Livonia received a hodge• podge of place settings, casserole dishes, salt and pepper shakers and a "whole cabinet of odds and ends." Holiday gift seek• ers will enjoy shopping for the pottery, amber jew• elry, glass ornaments, apparel, tea pots and other Polish-inspired wares. istant cultures • Dos Hermanos, a Mex• intrigue me. I espe• ican market in Westland, cially like to sam• carries "many things that Dple unfamiliar foods and many places don't sell, like check out native shopping pinatas and homemade possibilities. Yet, travel •pork rinds and tamales," to far away said Reyes Arreola, owner. places isn't An assortment of jerseys, always fea• T-shirts and other appar• sible. If I el provide possibilities for stayed close under-the-Christmas-tree to home and gifts. Pinatas — three siz• scoured local es of the decorated papier- e ethnic shops Customersja ve^ made-Jn- mache^ containers dangle and mar• house pj3g|ffia^rarn Dos Herma- from the store's ceiling— kets, would nos, a Me*|5nPm^ entertain kids as well as I satisfy my adults on happy occasions. ' urge? Absc- Like guacamole? Choose a , lutely. I found an amaz-. LOCAL ETHNIC MARKETS mild or hot made-in-house ing assortment of edibles • Hellenic Bakery & Grocery, 33306 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, (248) 476-2080; Greek variety. Other deli items ' and gifts ideal for celebra• • Cantoro Italian Market 19710 Middlebelt, Livonia, (248) 478-2345, www.cantoromarket.com include mild to very hot tions, including the fast- • ' • DiMaggio's; Italian Bakery, salsa, chicken feet (good '' approaching holidays. 25861 W. Six Mile, Redford, (313) 538-9665 {^ ' • Simply Polish, 6201 Middlebelt, Garden City, (734) 525-2800, www.simplypblishusa.com for soup-making), beef Here's a sampling: tongue, goat, and, made- • Da Zhong Food Market 28860 Seven Mile, Livonia, (248) 426-9798: Chinese • A warm, wonder• • Dos Hermanos, in-house chorizo. Shelves 34707 Ford Road, Westland, (734) 326-0523; Mexican are packed with dry spic• ful aroma welcomed me • Ackroyd's Scottish Bakery, 25566 Five Mile, Redford, (313) 532-1181, www.ackroydsbakery.com es, Hispanic taco season• as I strolled into Pearl of • One World Market 42705 Grand River Ave., Novi, (248) 374-0844, www.oneworldmarket.us; Japanese The Orient in Livonia on a ings, and sweets. An eat• • Polanka, 28905 Plymouth Road, Livonia, (734) 466-9725; Polish recent afternoon. It was ery, which is attached to • New International Market 15383 Inkster Road, Livonia, (734) 522-2220; European and Mid-eastern the market, serves authen• > Chicken Afritada. The • Colleen's Gaelic Gifts, : stew-like entree with piec• 15373 Farmington Road, Livonia, (734) 513-2107, www.colleensirishgiftshop.com tic Mexican fare. • Beirut Bakery, 25706 Schoolcraft, Redford, (313) 533-4422, www.beirutbakery.net; Mid-eastern es of chicken, potatoes, • Not to worry if Japa• • Uri Market 31557 W. 13 Mile, Farmington Hills, (248) 488-0477; Korean carrots, tomato sauce and nese is an unfamiliar lan• ' seasonings is often served • Loaf & A Pound, 34815 Ford Road, Westland, (734) 728-5623, www.loafpound.com; Italian • August Chinese Market guage. Signs and many in Filipino households, 42488 Cherry Hill, Canton, (248) 844-8688, www.chinesemarketusa.com labels at One World Mar• • Maria's Italian Bakery, Conrado C. Gegajo, the 41706 W. 10 Mile, Novi, (248) 348-0545, www.mariasitalianbakery.com ket, Michigan's largest cook, told me. Made-in- • Vani Food, 38245 W. 10 Mile, Farmington Hills, (248) 919-0062, www.vanifood.com; Indian Japanese market locat• house Filipino hot dishes • Namaste Plaza, 34703 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills, (284) 476-7500; Indian ed in Novi, are bi-lingual. —beef, pork and squash • Koyama Shoten, 37176 Six Mile, Livonia, (734) 464-1480, www.koyama-shoten.com: Japanese Two cases hold a medley concoctions among them • Bombay Grocers, 45510 Ford Road, Canton, (734) 459-2016; Indian of must-be-cooked-before- — and spring rolls are • Jeramm Westside Oriental Store, 29454 Ford Road, Garden City, (734) 421-0019 eating halibut, snapper, other popular any-occa- • Dedo's Marketplace, 33021 Grand River Ave., Farmington,'(248) 476-0300; Arabic, Eastern Euro• mackerel, butter fish and sion to-go items. Custom• pean and Indian , other fresh fish; and, a ers flock to the store dur• variety of saf e-to-eat-raw ing the holiday season for fish like blue fin tuna, gift-wrapped hams (mar• Indian spice, like masa- chicken. "THE best whelk and conch. Green inated with brown sug• la powder^ or an Indian chicken!" Dahlman said. tea- and red beans- fla• ar and pineapple), pork vegetable, she heads to At a table just inside the vored Mochi Ice Cream butt roasts (cooked in Cal- Vani Food in Farming bakery's door, custom• Bonbons, plum wine, fresh amansi, a tropical lemon/ ton Hills or Namaste ers nibbled on Italian fruits and veggies, cook• lime marinade); and, sweet Plaza in Farmington. subs and sipped bot- ing supplies, and, an in- treats like steamed rice "I use the powder . ties of red birch beer, house sushi bar are among cakes and custard cakes. to cook Indian gra• a hard-to-find, cane- the highlights. • "Everything is good vies," said Prabhu sugar-sweetened • Polanka Market in and fresh and home• of Farmington Hills, soda. Desserts, per• Livonia features a slew made. That's what I like who is a regular cus• fect for holiday gift- of holiday heat-and-serve about this place," said tomer at both mar• giving, include canno- meals like stuffed cab• Nick Pitsillos of Livonia, kets. The stores car• lis (sprinkled with mini- bage, city chicken and as he shopped for olives ry an assortment of gro• chocolate chips or dot• potato pancakes. Soup and feta cheese at Hellen• ceries, fresh vegetables ted with peanuts), choc• choices include dill, dill ic Bakery and Grocery in (coccinia grandis, an ivy olate-raspberry cakes, pickle, and chicken noo• : Livonia. His Greek and gourd, can be found only and a selection of cook• dle. An assortment of deli non-Greek friends, as well, at Namaste), and Indian ies. Made-to-order beef, meats, baked goods and also enjoy made-in-the- • CDs and DVDs. One World Market, a Japa• pork or lamb meatballs, shelves packed with a back-kitchen spinach pie, • Sausage rolls, meat nese grocer in Novi, carries or a combination of any of variety of Polish cookies, arm-length-long loaves of pies, candy bars and a fresh produce. the three, are favorite cus• candies and canned goods wheat and white bread, selection of pastries from tomer requests. "Whatev• can also be purchased. er people need, that's what kourambiethes (Greek Ackroyd's Scottish Bak• ed Kingdom including gift • All things Irish — and we do," said Steve DiMag- almond cookies), baklava, ery elicit happy child• boxes of assorted Cad- then some — decorate the gio, who is co-owner with, and kolyva (a sweet treat hood memories for Der• bury candy bars; Christ• shelves at Colleen's Gael• his wife, Tina Zdravkovs- « served at Orthodox memo• ek Marshall of Livonia. mas Crackers (colorful ic Gifts in Livonia. "I car• ki. rial services). Barrels "If we behaved ourselves, wrapped cardboard tubes ry Waterford crystal, Bel- filled with soup staples these (edibles) would show typically filled with small • When Kathy and leek Parian China, and, a like lentils, bulgur wheat up," said Marshall, chuck• gifts and candies); and tra• Franklin Luxon decided large selection of jewel• and chickpeas; shelves ling. Shortbread and ditional Christmas pud• they wanted "something ry, especially Gaelic wed• lined with bottles of olive Empire Biscuits (buttery dings. different and unique" to ding bands," said Colleen oil and packages of orzo shortbread cookies filled • A medley of pleasant add to their bridal regis• Haggerty, owner. Edibles and other pastas; and, a with strawberry jam and scents — fresh-from-the- try, they knew just where — a plate of Irish cookies refrigerated case with topped with white icing oven Italian bread and to find it. Simply Polish sits on the counter for cus• Greek yogurts, caviar and and a cherry piece) are pepperoni rolls, among in Garden City. "It's the tomers to sample — and, cheeses lure customers. A some favorites. During them—filtered through• only place (in the area) a selection of teas, music limited selection of wines the holiday season, said out DiMaggio's Italian where you can get authen• CDs, and, "everything in and non-alcoholic bever• Allan Ackroyd, co-owner, Bakery and Catering in tic Polish pottery," said between" make shopping ages— I found Kouros, a "steak pies for Christmas Redford on a recent Satur• Kathy Luxon. The stone• for everyone's "wish list" dinner are popular." This favorite Greek white wine day. Debbie Dahlman of ware, adorned in pat• an easy task. Most mer• Redford market also car• — are available. Plymouth picked up a "to terns of blue, green and chandise is made in Ire• ries a variety of import• • Whenever Harini Prab- go" order of pasta salad, earth tones, has roots dat• land. Michigan and USA ed items from the Unit- hu needs lentils, or an dinner rolls, and broast- ing back to the early 19th products also are featured. JULIE BROWN, EDITOR B9 • (*) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6,2012 CAT C [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6755 • HOMETOWNUFE.COM R FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM As temps fall, be aware Lincoln of safety in home heating "Tis the season for rosy cheeks, but• ton-down coats, and cranking up the heat. According to the National Fire Protec• town tion Association (NFPA), it's also the time of year when home fires peak, many of By Robert Meisner which are caused by heating equipment. Guest Columnist "Half of all home heating fires occur during December, January, and February, Q: My son is thinking about when we are fully utilizing our heating going to the University of systems," said Lorraine Carli, vice pres• Nebraska at Lincoln. I am ident of communications for NFPA. "The wondering if you happen to public can reduce their risk of getting left have any information about out in the cold by following NFPA's safe the opportunities for rental heating behaviors." and/or purchase in that city? In NFPA's report "Home Fires Involv• A: I find that the ing Heating Equipment," in 2009, heat• Lincoln real estate ing equipment was involved in an estimat• market is similar to that ed 58,900 reported home structure fires, of Ann Arbor. There 480 civilian deaths, 1,520 civilian injuries, are lots of apartments and $1.1 billion in direct property dam- - and condominiums . age. Stationary and portable space heat• available for purchase ers accounted for one-third (32 percent) and/or rental, and the of reported home heating fires, but near• economy is relatively ly 80 percent of the home heating fire strong. Indeed, I have deaths, two-thirds (66 percent) of asso• found, ciated civilian injuries, and half (52 per• in my cent) of associated direct property dam- ' experience, age. . that the Overall, fires, injuries and damages people from fires involving heating equipment there are were all lower than in 2008 and fit into extremely a largely level trend over the past few '•' friendly years. The number of deaths from heat• and helpful ing equipment was virtually unchanged. Robert Meisner to persons' As temperatures begin to drop, here are . visiting some safe heating behaviors to follow: the city as • All heaters need space. Keep anything they appreciate the that can burn at least three feet away basis for an energized from heating equipment, like the furnace, economy. You should fireplace, wood stove, or portable space consult with at least . heater. • ; two or three Realtors • Have a three-foot "kid-free zone" to find who is best around open fires and space heaters. able to fill your needs.. • Never use your oven to heat your '-• home. •. •• < ' Q: Has the property in . • Have a qualified professional install San Francisco, in terms of stationary space heating equipment, residential housing, taken water heaters or central heating equip• a dip at ali because of the ment according to the local codes and . recession, and how does it ' manufacturer's instructions. stand now? • Have heating equipment and chim• A: It has basically neys cleaned and inspected every year by stayed stable. It has a qualified professional. ' . . not decreased as • Remember to turn portable heaters much as most of the of f when leaving the room or going to rest of the country; bed. v however, the constant • Always use the right kind of fuel, spec• ting them in a metal container. Keep the sion of the international nonprofit orga• appreciation that you ified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burn• container a safe distance away from your nization founded in 1896 is to reduce the would continue to ing space heaters. ' • home. ; '; worldwide burden of fire and other haz- " see in, for example, Marin County, has • Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy -• Test smoke alarms monthly...... ards on the quality of life by providing .JV screen to stop sparks from flying into the NFPA is a worldwide leader in fire, elec• and advocating consensus codes and stan• not directly benefited room. Ashes should be cool before put- trical, building, and life safety. The mis• dards, research, training, and education. San Francisco proper itself, but it is still extremely expensive to buy or rent real estate in HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-WAYNE the city. There are opportunities if you These are the area residential real'**' 1956 Liberty St N $325,000 14117 Mayf ield St $125,000 40564 Newport Dr $70,000 find the right location, estate closings recorded the week 42173 Saratoga Cir .' $137,000 19451 Merriman Rd $100,000 11759 Parkview Dr $128,000 4052 Sherwood Cir $202,000 18377 Norwich Rd $120,000 13036 Portsmouth Xing $470,000 but obviously zoning of Aug. 27-31, 2012, at the Wayne 45549 Southwick Dr $354,000 11201 Oxbow St $64,000 . 14993 Robinwood Dr $168,000 limitations preclude County Register of Deeds office. 2473 Westgate Ct $212,000 19909 Rensellor St $63,000 101 S Union St . \ $165,000 new construction in Listed below are cities, addresses, 2349 Woodgreen Ct $230,000 32922 Southgate St $205,000 101 S Union St - $166,000 various designated ' and sales prices. 2411 WoodgreenCt . $221,000 14459 Summerside St $123,000 49966 Standish Ct . $467,000 GARDEN CITY NORTHVILLE 50591 Top Of Hill Ct ': $500,000 historic areas and 7070BurnlySt - ' $81,000 ' 42149 Crestview Cir $306,000 9393 Village Manor Dr $305,000 as always you are 28523 Donnelly St . $14,000 16229 Crystal Downs E $530,000 REDFORD best to consult with CANTON ; 32930 Kathryn St . $29,000 16761 Franklin Rd $45,000 12828 Beech Daly Rd $28,000 an experienced real 43524 Bannockburn Dr.. $158,000 LIVONIA 18790 Grande Vista Dr $110,000 18292 Gaylord $32,000 354 Charterhouse Ct $115,000 15352 Brookf ield St $100,000 46444 Greenridge Dr $400,000 9624 Hemingway $92,000 estate professional 41300 Cherry Hill Rd $148,000 • 17148 BrookviewDr $115,000 16046 Morningside $120,000 25711 Lyndon $80,000 in the locale in which 45154 DanburyRd $274,000 30261 Buckingham St ' $134,000 17022 Niagara Ct $483,000 17451 Macarthur $62,000 you are interested. 39834 Deepwood St $ 110,000 9258 California St $83,000 17553 Parkshore Dr . $790,000 • 18401 Negaunee $67,000 6636 Edgewood Rd $155,000 : 28554 Cleveland St $58,000 16136 ThorndykeCt $315,000 13995 Seminole $28,000 6636 Edgewood Rd .•. $210,000 9130 Colorado St $130,000 PLYMOUTH. 23643 W Chicago • $15,000 Robert M. Meisner is 45486 Fieldstone Dr $219,000 14449 Fairway St $215,000 1664 Cassady Place Dr $170,000 WESTLAND 46550 Geddes Rd $65,000 11736 Farmington Rd . $76,000 9862 Dorian Dr $283,000 2103ElbridgeCt $4,000 a lawyer and author of 7261 Heron Way $320,000 19001 Gillman St $55,000 44853 Erin Dr $95,000 6605 N Wildwood St $80,000 Condominium Opera-. 8304 Holly Dr . . $125,000 18351 Heatherlea Dr ' $301,000 11665LorenzWay $392,000 ' 1266SelmaSt $94,000 tion: Getting Started & 6908 Kings Mill Dr $364,000 35940 Jamison St $120,000 40526 Newport Dr $58,000 1536WoodbourneSt $79,000 43156 Lancelot Dr $182,000 Staying on the Right Track, second edition, available for $9.95 plus $1 shipping/handling. He also wrote Condo Liv• HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND ing: A Survival Guide These are the area residential real estate closing's 658 Sedgef ield Dr $224,000 26384 Crestwood Dr $473,000 to Buying, Owning and 51152 E Bourne Ter $45,000 recorded the week of Aug. 13-17, 2012, at the 1440Stuyvessant Rd $643,000 Selling a Condominium, 856ThorntreeCt ' ' $321,000 24912 HadlockDr $656,000 Oakland County Register of Deeds office. Listed. 3680 W Bradford Dr $279,000 24368 Hampton Hill St $129,000 available for $24.95 plus below are cities, addresses, and sales prices. . 138 W Hickory Grove Rd $485,000 25613 Hillsdale Dr , $530,000 $5 shipping/ handling. COMMERCE TOWNSHIP ' 25786 Island Lake Dr $440,000 Call (248) 644-4433 or 2871 Augusta Dr $246,000 40598 Lenox Park Dr $257,000 visit bmeisnerOmeisner- 40608 Lenox Park Dr $261,000 BEVERLY HILLS •. 2969 Gabriel Dr $119,000 law.com. This column > FARMINGTON 40622 Lenox Park Dr $259,000 32850 Bell Vine Trl $389,000 shouldn't be construed as 16233 Birwood Ave $219,000 22611 BrookdaleSt $125,000 24407 Saybrook Ct $486,000 legal advice. • 18860 Devonshire St $326,000 22799 Hawthorne St $68,000 45342 SedraCt $40,000 16993 Kinross Ave $255,000, FARMINGTON HILLS 40437 Village Wood Rd • $212,000 32300 Lahser Rd $520,000 35072 Bunker Hill Dr •'• $190,000 2012 West Lake Dr $158,000 31794 Mayfair Ln $185,000 29700 Drake Rd $140,000 28279 Wolcott Dr . $84,000 SOUTH LYON 15955 Reedmere Ave $203,000 23116 GlenmoorHts $117,000 23791 Copperwood Dr W $68,000 20100 Village Dr $456,000 34227 Glouster Cir $295,000 BINGHAM FARMS 33117 HopecrestCt x $150,000 20919 Greenbriar Cir $210,000 23920 Greenglen Ct . $264,000 30146 Kimberly Ct $225,000 435 Lyon Ct $81,000 BIRMINGHAM , . 24153 Noble Dr $152,000 24739 Martindale Rd $35,000 REAL ESTATE 24317 Padstone Dr $75,000 1358 Bowers St $210,000 32308 Red Clover Rd . • $175,000 1662 E Maple Rd $111,000 , 21521 RiverwalkCt $234,000 24445 Peters Barn Ct . • $325,000 BRIEFS ' 23497 Prescott Ln W $406,000 1626 Hazel St $220,000 21684 Rockwell St • $139,000 .. 1340 Latham St $1,100,000 30336 Shiawassee Rd $121,000 24848 Purlin Ct $71,000 Career Seminar 1143 Shetland Dr . $305,000 1113 N Old Woodward Ave Unit $125,000 - 23217 Springbrook Dr $93,000 Have you ever been 36451 Valley Ridge Dr ' ... $118,000 53903 Springwood Dr ., $25,000 356 Pilgrim Ave . $400,000 interested in working 1497 Pilgrim Ave^ $875,000 25390 WykeshireRd ' $189,000 SOUTHFIELD 28209 E Kalong Cir $110,000 671 S Bates St $489,000 Lathrup Village ' in real estate? Learn 1269 Willow Ln $970,000 17545 Roseland Blvd $98,000 21754 Frazer Ave $32,000 about a $50,000 income 30161 Marshall St $55,000 BLOOMFIELD HILLS MILFORD ' 23012 Plumbrooke Dr • . $72,000 guarantee. Thursday, 2558 Aspen Ln $207,000 840 Annie Lang Dr $385,000 28540 Selkirk St $29,000 Dec. 20, from 6:30-7:30 2975 Aspen Ln $265,000 215 Franklin St $222,000 21700 W 11 MileRd $2,050,000 p.m. at Keller Williams 4403 Barchester Dr i $360,000 1433 Hunters Lake Dr $413,000 21270 W Eight Mile Rd $124,000 211 Barrington Rd $97,000 800 Milford Glen Cir $288,000 Realty, 40600 Ann WHITE LAKE 1439KirkwayRd $4,500,000 192Turnberry Ct $244,000 Arbor Road, Suite 100, 490 Burgess Dr • $379,000 i > 285BardenRd . $802,000 '1302 Yellowstone Valley Dr $25,000 Plymouth. v 8706 Cooley Beach Dr $155,000 87 Boulder Ln $590,000 ' NOVI • . 2008 Dairy Ln $115,000 For more infor• 142 E Hickory Grove Rd $125,000 50719 Amesburg Dr $530,000 814 Farnsworth Rd $370,000 4402 Ramsgate Ln ' $448,000 24576 Bashian Dr . $45,000 mation, contact Jim ' 9463 Marina Dr $43,000 1735 Tiverton Rd Unit 10 • $136,000 50685 Calvert Isle Dr $505,000 Raines at (734) 459- 1490 Midwood Dr • $160,000 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP • 50721 Calvert Isle Dr $635,000 4700 or jimraines® ' 10225 Pontiac Lake Rd $110,000 1346ArdmoorDr / , $659,000 • 24468 Cavendish Ave E, $425,000 kw.com. 2835 Chestnut Run Dr $410,000 50875 Chesapeake Dr $625,000 1908 Eagle Pointe $160,000 23418 Cranbrooke Dr . $124,000 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 06, 2012 BIO (*) Classified Advertising: 1-800-579-7355 www.hometownlife.com Homes For Rent " Rooms For Rent Challenging fun for ALL ages LIVONIA Schools 3 bdrm. 2 REDFORD: Furnished car garage, c/a. 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