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Clowning around Schofield Stop by Dairy Dan's •s* this evening (Aug. 2) and help Clowns • Around Redford cel ebrate International says'no'to Clown Week. Clowns Around Redford will share their skills from 7-9 p.m. at the ice cream 5th term on stand at 35705 Ford, west of Wayne Road, Westland. This is the organization's annual visit, and members will W-W board be showing off their latest balloons and do By Sue Mason Schofield, current ing face painting. Observer Staff Writer board secretary, is in her In 1971, President 13th year on the board Richard Nixon signed a There will be a hew after her four-year term proclamation declar face on the Wayne-West- was extended six months ing Aug. 1-7 as clown land school board in Jan to accommodate a state week. uary, following a decision law that moves school by long-time board mem elections from May to ber Cindy Schofield not November. The new term to seek a fifth term in the also has been lengthened First Serve November election. to six years. A Wayne resident, Scho Frederick Weaver Sunday field has decided "it's will be seeking his first Ekklesia Church is PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER time to move on to other full term on the board continuing its "First Automotive Technology instructor Jim Shirmer (right) shows Chinese educators things in my life." after being appointed in Serve Sunday" projects who teach automotive technology at Xinjiang Communication Technical College "All of my children live August 2011 to fill the with a garage sale give in Urumqi, the welding classroom at the career technical center. in Texas and we will be remainder of a term that away Sunday, Aug. 5. traveling a lot," Schofield had been held by William People who have said. ."I think the school Gabriel. Prior to that, items they no longer district is better served Weaver had served on the use and are inter Chinese educators tour by having people on the board for 7¾ years, leav- ested in donating it to board who have children somebody who would in the schools." Please see SCHOFIELD, A2 benefit from it, can join Ekklesia Church at its W-W's career center "giveaway." The free garage sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Sue Mason Residents question Sunday at John Glenn •' Observer Staff Writer High School, 36105 Marquette, west of East met West Monday in the Wayne Road. . commons of Wayne-Westland's Wil location of store Quantities will be liam D. Ford Career Technical Cen limited from 11 a.m. to ter, as school officials showed off . By LeAnne Rogers about the new store, with 1 p.m. and there will the center's automotive programs Observer Staff Writer Westland Planning and be no limit from 1-2 - to a group of visiting Chinese edu Building Department p.m. Hot dogs will be cators. A new convenience Director Bruce Thomp available. The group, automotive instructors' store selling beer and son. Instead of meet at Xinjiang Communication Techni wine is opening at the Unfortunately for the ing for worship at the cal College in Urumqi in northwest corner of Middlebelt and unhappy homeowners, high school on the first China, were on a three-day trip to > Annapolis. It's legal, but the property is zoned cor Sunday of the month, the Detroit area to see the Ameri that's not any consolation rectly to permit the con members of Ekklesia can automotive manufacturing sys to neighboring residents venience store and it go into the community tem and how students are prepared who aren't happy about doesn't require a special and serve, no strings- for automotive careers. the new business. land use. That means the attached. Upcoming "Here, the lessons are very good, "Why is this man who business can move ahead events include a second the equipment and the teachers are owns the building shov by passing inspections round of cleanup in better," one Chinese educator said. ing low-life stuff down and obtaining required the Norwayne Commu "In China, the number of students Huang Zhi Yuan (left) and Diayu Hang our throats?" resident -- permits, but without nity in September and is huge, the buildings are larger, take pictures of the staff at the Wil Fannie Bryant asked. "I hearings before the plan preparing the play- but the lessons are not too good. In liam D. Ford Career Technical Center. don't want more traffic. I ning commission, city scape at Attwood Park Chinese classrooms, teachers talk have enough trouble with council or notices to in Wayne for winter in and students have less time to do , Mark Batko, who teaches the adult drunks walking to the neighbors. October. things." program, center Assistant Principal store on Van Born. They The strip center hous For more informa His comments came after a tour Sue Wilk and Job Placement Coordi pee on my trees." es a cell phone store, a tion, call (734) 744-7272. • of the center's automotive and weld nator Cindy Candella in hosting the About 40 people turned laundromat and a cloth ing classrooms, led by Jim Schirm- visit, set up by Thomas Fisher of out for a Southeast West- ing store. At one time, er, automotive technology instruc SPX Service Solutions. land Homeowners Asso Thompson said part of tor for the center's high school pro ciation meeting, called gram. Schirmer was joined by to discuss their concerns Please see STORE, A2 INDEX Please see VISITORS, A2 Business A8 Crossword Puzzle ....B11 Entertainment B6 Food B8 Homes B10 Services planned for slain Westland teens Jobs :.B11 Obituaries B5 By LeAnne Rogers an Church, 40000 Six Mile uncles Kimberly (Tim Bank at (248) 624-8999. Opinion A10 Services B10 .. • - Observer Staff Writer Road, Northville Town othy) Myers, Julie Tay Visitation for Jacob Sports B1 ship. The service, which lor, Keith (Kristin) Moty- Kudla, 18, will begin Wheels B12 Funeral services for was moved from a small ka, Rex (Scott) Bobbish- at 9:30 a.m. Saturday two Westland teenag er a Garden City church, Kramer, Harry Taylor Jr. at Christ Our Saviour © The Observer & Eccentric ers, found slain in Detroit is open to the public, and and Billy (Lynn) Taylor. Lutheran Church, 14175 volume 48 • Number 21 after being missing for a luncheon will follow at In lieu of flowers, the' Farmington Road, north several days, will be held the church. Visitation for Bobbish Kudla family has asked that of 1-96, in Livonia. The Home Delivery: Friday and Saturday at close friends and family ua, Jillian and Jaynee; donations be made pay memorial service, which (866) 887-2737 churches in Livonia and begins at 10 a.n% grandparents William able to "Memorial is also open to the public, Garden City. A Livonia Churchill and Kathleen Bobbish, account for Jourdan Bob will begin at 11 a.m. at the Return Address: bish" at 4747 Haggerty church. 41304 Concept Dr. Services for Jourdan High School senior, Bob Dianne and Tony Smith Plymouth HI 48170 Bobbish, 17, are set for bish is survived by his and Janet and Harry Tay Road, West Bloomfield, A Churchill gradu- 11:30 a.m. Friday at Ward parents Michael and lor; great-grandfather MI 48323 or contact Bry Evangelical Presbyteri Carrie; siblings Josh- Roy Kastl; and aunts and an Reedy at Fifth Third Please see SERVICES, A2
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%' • By LeAnne Rogers of the remediation phase Wild said. "We're going that was installed along et and H20 Zone at Tat- of what we have in store Observer Staff Writer and then we'll move to reach out to his widow Carlson. tanPark. for this incredible park," ahead on the restora and see if she wants to Future plans for Cen- . Park visitors can Wild said. ' It's been more than five tion," said Mayor William come to the event." tral City Park include expect to see signs ask The park will also years since anyone was Wild, who ordered the The remediation of the the installation of soccer ing them to keep off the be home to the Veter allowed to take a walk in park closed on his first' park included the instal fields, pavilions, a con grass in the area of the ans Memorial Garden ;. Thomas H. Brown Cen- , day as mayor in January lation of geotextile fab cession area with fami future soccer fields to of Westland, which is tral City Park, closed due 2007. ric, 10-15 inches of new ly-style restrooms and a allow the grass to take scheduled to be dedicat to soil contamination. Part of the reopening soil and the site being plaza area that will host hold. ed Nov. 11 with a Veter Now Westland's largest will be a rededication of balanced and hydro-seed activities such as the "The remediation ans Day ceremony. city park will be official the park to honor the late ed. The newly asphalt Westland Farmers Mar of Central City Park . To follow the progress ly reopened to the public former mayor Thomas ed parking lot has more ket and concerts in the has been a top priori of work at the park, visit with a ribbon cutting cer Brown. than 200 spaces available park. The walking path ty of mine since becom www.allwestland.com. emony at 4 p.m. Thurs-. "We didn't use his name with two entrances and will also be extended to ing mayor and this rib day, Aug. 9. much during the clos two exits and new curbs,. these areas, as well as bon-cutting ceremony lrogers8hometownlife.com | (313) "This will bring an end ing and remediation," as well as a new sidewalk the popular Play Plan marks just the beginning " 222-5428 mum of 100 signatures school officials know that SCHOFIELD of registered voters or a she is willing to serve on Continued from page A1 $100 nonrefundable fil a committee that requires ing fee in lieu of peti a citizen component. tions with the Westland or "I'll still be here and ing in 2008 after taking Wayne city clerks. still be involved with the a ministerial position in Packets containing the district, just not on the ;• - Midland. affidavit and petitions school board," she said. "I plan to stay in and are available iri the city The high points of her fight for the district," clerk's office in Westland service, she said, include Weaver said. "My love is City Hall, at 36601 Ford, completion'of the 1998 , for education and I will west of Wayne Road, bond issue work and the work diligently to move Westland. sinking fund projects the school district ahead Schof ield said her which have given Wayne- for the benefit of the stu strength as a school Westland buildings that dents. I will do whatev board member was hav are "bar none, the finest er I can that's within my ing students in the dis in the state." She also is power to defend what's trict. That let her see how proud of the work done been accomplished in this the policies and proce in instruction and the dis district." dures the board enact trict's talented and gifted Wayne-Westland resi ed affected children and program. The latter was something she had been • dents interested in serv parents. She believes "a STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ing on the school board strong parent is a very wanting since joining the Interpreter Oliver Zhang translates comments made by Sue Wilk, assistant principal at the, will have until 4 p.m. important component school board. William D. Ford Career Technical Center, for 20 Chinese educators. Tuesday, Aug. 14, to file of the school board" and "That's a big thing for nominating petitions. , that without that connec me," she said. "It's some- School board hopefuls tion, "it's time for me to ' thing I fought for. My by punching in on a time graphs of everything they who want to have their move on." kids may not be able to VISITORS clock. They do a little of saw and everyone they names on the Nov. 6 bal However, she plans to take advantage of it, but Continued from page A1 everything." met. But the most pop- , lot must file an affidavit remain involved in the future generations will." Class work is a small ular activity was posing ,.. of identity and nominat school improvement . part of what the stu for photographs in Shirm-; ing petitions with a min team and the district's lit smason8hometownlife.com "This is the second year dents do. Most learning er's blue lab coat with its , imum of 40 and a maxi eracy corps and has let (313)222-6751 we've done this," Fish is done working on vehi eye-catching shoulder , er said. "It's a reward for cles people bring in to patcrvproclaiming him as the top instructors. It also be repaired. Some learn a certified master techni allows them to bench ing is computer-based cian through the Nation- ' ty can decide if the store noticed work going on ..^ mark how their training or through videos and, al Institute of Automo STORE will stay open." inside the business. is being done." according to Schirmer, tive Service Excellence. some lessons are being That's one of two certifi Continued from page A1 Thompson suggest "The residents know The group arrived Sun ed that residents talk that for 25 years or more day in Detroit for a three- transformed into web- cations students can get. '" with the new store opera we have worked to keep day visit that included based instruction. The other is through the the site was zoned high tor about their concerns. that corner family friend the Rouge Factory tour, "You used to have to be state of Michigan. er, CB4 commercial busi The business is licensed ly," Everett said. "We've a Self-guided tour of The a master of everything, "This is very good, I \ ness, which allowed a gas to sell beer and wine, but been promised there Henry Ford and a stop at but now it's just in time like it," said one educator station. not liquor. would be no gas station or the career technical cen learning," Schirmer said. who posed with Shirmer That section of the "I'd say embrace this 24-hour operation." ter. SPX partners with He told the teachers , wearing the blue coat. • property was subsequent business. If he is doing ... While no notices were s the Automotive Youth that the most important The visit is a prelude to ^ ly rezoned to the less anything detrimental, legally required, Thomp- .-, Educational Systems and thing is to have a teach the start of school when, * intense CB3, the existing then don't support him," son offered to put a con- : works with the center er who can connect with for the first time in three \ zoning on the balance of he said. "I understand tact name and number and "the folks in China," students and make them years, the enrollment will ' the property. some of your concerns, with those addresses so Fisher said. ,•' want to learn. , be more than 1,100 stu-j "A party story is a per but the ordinance is what that the homeowners The career technical "There's not a lot of dif dents. ' mitted use by right, so the it is. We have to apply it association president or center draws students - ference between our stu "Expanding our pro city has no right to chal evenly or we'd have cha another designated per from several school dis dents and yours," he said. grams has been a big ( ' lenge it," Thompson said. os." son could be contacted in tricts, including Redford "Not all of our students draw for a lot of dis- ( "Only the restaurant is a Resident Reasther the future. Union, South Redford, Van go to college, but because tricts," Wilk said. "These special land use. I don't Everett was upset that "The residents know Buren and Inkster, provid they go into the trades, classes are expensive for have the right to say no city officials hadn't noti we have been working to ing training in 19 different they shouldn't feel bad each district to do alone. if it is a use permitted by fied residents about the keep the community safe fields. The programs are because they're doing We have a proven track right. Only the communi party store. Residents and free from blight," hands-on learning. something others can't record and a good reputa Everett said. "Is the city "Our day is structured do." tion in the community." \ more concerned about like a day on the job," The Chinese educators I businesses than resi- Schirmer told the group. were impressed with the smason©hometownlife.com dents? My problem is not OBSERVER "The students start off program, taking photo .. (313)222-6751 NEWSPAPERS with you (Thompson), but the city as a whole." WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD Businesses aren't treat OQANCir ed differently than res he said. "I am confident car was located near an idents, Thompson said, SERVICES that the Detroit Police apartment building on since all are part of the Continued from page A1 Department will find the city's west side. Two community. those responsible for this Detroit men, Casey Jason HOW TO REACH US Other concerns were heinous crime and they v Green, 39, and Larry the close proximity of the ate and Schoolcraft Col will be prosecuted to the Videz Anderson, 40, have Home Delivery/Customer Service 1 -866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) store to homes, a church lege student, Kudla is • ' fullest extent of the law." been charged with steal Newsroom (313) 222-2223 Fax (313) 223-3318 and whether the store survived by his parents A spokesperson for the ing items from Kudla's was needed due to an Bernard and Virgie; and Detroit Police Depart- -,^ car. 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He is also survived by ing the investigation intxr in Detroit, where the lrogersehomjtownlife.com several aunts, uncles and the death of the teens, missing car was parked. visit us online at hometownlife.com (313)222-5428 many cousins. found July 27 fatally shot Both Anderson and 615 West Lafayette, Detroit, Ml 48226 Westland Mayor William in a field near Detroit Green have been Wild, in extending condo City Airport. arraigned in 36th Dis lences to the families of The teens disappeared trict Court in Detroit on the two teens, asked "the July 22 after visiting a charges of larceny from f< residents of our city to relative on the east side a motor vehicle, obstruc pray for them during this of Detroit. Their families tion of justice and tam- ' HEAVY METAL difficult time." reported them missing pering with evidence. "This senseless act of the next day and began ALL METAL ! violence has absolutely searching for them. Irogers®hometownlife.com no place in our society," . 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Golf outing Thunder over Michigan air show Sponsored by the Wayne The Westland Lions Parks and Recreation Club will hold its annu The roar of airplane Department, the perfor al golf outing Tuesday, engines will fill the sky THUNDEROVER mances will be at 2 and Aug. 21, at the Polo Fields over Willow Run Airport MICHIGAN 5:30 p.m. The circus will Golf arid Country Club, this weekend as the Yan be held on diamond two at 5200 Polo Fields Dr., Ann kee Air Museum pres-. What: Thunder Over •.•'.'! Attwood Park next to the Arbor. ents its 2012 Thunder Michigan Air Show .< Wayne Community Cen Registration is at 8:30 Over Michigan air show. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ter. a.m. with a shotgun start The air show, a fund Saturday and Sunday, Tickets are $6 for chil- - at 10 a.m. for the four- raiser for the Yan Aug. 4-5 j dren age 12 and young person scramble. There kee Air Museum in Van Where: Willow Run er, $10 for adults. Tickets r will be a hole-in-one con- , Buren Township, runs Airport, 47884 D St., Van X can be purchased at the test and closest to the pin Saturday and Sunday, Buren Township.. Direc- 1 Wayne Community Cen and longest drive contests Aug. 4-5. It's expected tions can be found of \ ter, Wayne City Hall, the for both men and wom to attract 40,000-45,000 the Yankee Air Museum ; Wayne Chamber of Com en, lunch and beverag people who will be treat website at www.yan- f merce and two Wayne es at the turn, dinner, fea ed to a view of the only keeairmuseum.org/air- \ business, the Avenue Bar turing filet mignon and privately owned Sea show * and Grill and Tim Hor- chicken marsala, and des- - Harrier F/A2, andFiFi ton's. sert and door prizes. The a Boeing B-29 Superfor Cost: $30; $25 if pur- • cost is $125 per golfer or tress. ". chased before noon Aug. ; Fund-raiser $450 for a foursome. Din 5. No charge for children i ner only is $30. Sponsor This year's theme is AmVetsPostl71is . y "Mustang Mania" and • age 15 and younger. On- \ holding a Vendor Sale/ ships ranging from $100 honors the P-51, today's site parking is $10. ; Garage Sale/Swap Meet/ to $1,200 also are avail most recognized World Mom 2 Mom Sale 10 a.m. able. War II warbird. Twenty The air show will be to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. For more information, P-51 Mustangs, includ- ' 11:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. and - 8, at the post, 1217 Merri- call Ken Sharp at (734) ing Jack Roush's "Gen will include a P-51 Mus man, south of Cherry Hill, 595-8305 or George Mar- tleman Jim" P-51D Mus tang demo with Vlado Westland. vaso at (313) 801-5321. • tang, will perform at the iJenoch, a World War II In addition to the ven- . Registration and checks, • air show. Primary Trainer Flight dors, there will be food made payable to the West- The battle reenact-. (twoPT-17'sandPT-19), available, hourly raffles land Lions Club, can be ment will bring to life BT-13 Valiant demo with , and entertainment. Indoor sent to 6581 N.Wayne the sights sounds and ' Michael Kennedy, a T-6 , spaces (hall) are $25, with Road, Westland, MI 48185, smells of ground and air • Texan Formation Flight $10 for table rentals, out or faxed registration warfare over World War Art Nail will fly his plane, the only privately Sea Harrier with seven aircraft, HH- door (parking spaces) are t to (734) 467-7157; Attn: II Europe. Using realis-; jet, at the Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run 65 Dolphin demo, the B- $20. Proceeds will be kept George. tic historical re-enactors Airport this weekend. 29 Superfortress, F-86 by individual vendors. and restored vintage air Sabre demo, the air and For more information, Golf outing craft, tanks, half-tracks be a kid's zone, a beer Md., flew seven differ ground battle with an A- contact Kelly Taylor at The John Glenn High and other equipment, the garden and food avail ent planes while in the 36 and 17 P-51 aircraft, a (734) 890-1055 or by email School Wrestling Pro reenactment will bring able. ., Marines in 1976-1998, P-51 Mustang Formation [email protected] gram will hold its 15th history to life. But the show stop and the Harrier was his Flight, MH-60 Knight- or Jennifer Basco at (636) annual golf outing fund According to show per will be the Sea Har favorite for how it han hawk demo, a World War 221-9573 or by email at j_ raiser Saturday, Sept. director Kevin Walsh, rier F/A2. Originally, dles. The Harrier can II fighter and bomber [email protected]. 15, at the Idyl Wyld Golf visitors will get to see designed for the Roy lift like a helicopter, hov flight with a P-38, two P- Course in Livonia. The U.S. and German troops al Navy, the Harrier er in mid-air, fly at the 47's, B-17 and three B- • Monday Madness cost is $85 for golf, cart, square off in a battle is known for its verti speed of sound and even 25's and the Sea Harri Visit the Westland lunch at the turn and that feature authentic cal takeoff and landing backwards. , er demo. Municipal Golf Course at steak dinner after golf. armor and reenactors aircraft and was made The show grounds will The air showgrounds , 500 S. Merriman, south Contact Coach Polk at in historically accurate famous for its service ,• open at 9 a.m. both days will close at 5 p.m. of Cherry hill every Mon rocketwrestling@gmail. dress. The P-51 Mus during the Falklands as does the Ford Mus Airplane buffs can day from noon to 5 p.m. com or Judy at (734) 634- tangs will provide tac War. Art Nails, a retired tang car show, grand get a ride in the P-D for the Monday Madness 4595 for more informa-' tical air support for the and decorated Marine stands, Bomber Club, Mustang "Gunfighter," > Lunch and Golf Special. tion or to make reserva embattled American Corps pilot, purchased Fighter Club and Offi which is selling - $1,500 For $20, or $15 for tions. Further informa ground forces. the Sea Harrier in 2005 cers Club and the Kid for a 20-minute once-in- seniors, patrons will enjoy tion also is available at Show goers will be able and spent two years Zone play area. The a-lifetime ride. People nine holes of golf, elec glennwrestling.com. 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(WG) THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNUFE.COM PUBLIC SAFETY Thief takes cash from GC woman's purse Purse snatching WESTLAND said they didn't think and socket sets valued a home in the 27000 block ly opened the refrigera- J: COP CALLS anything of it but then at $920 from his garage. of Powers about a break- tor door, causing several A Garden City woman noticed the man punching The man said he expect in. A resident told police cans of Sprite to fall onto told police her purse was the victim. They said the ed the tools had been sto that about 30 minutes ear the floor. That apparently stolen in the parking lot The man then punched man then fled the parking len sometime July 28- lier his wife had heard startled the intruder who of Applebee's, 36475 War her in the biceps caus lot heading toward the 29 while the family was noises coming from the fled without taking any ren Road, at 10 p.m. July ing her to let go of the Landings Apartments. away since that was the garage. The wife thought thing. 30. The woman said she. purse, she said. The man A Garden City police only time the garage had it was her husband but The homeowner told was waiting for a carry- ran southeast though the dog arrived and tracked been unlocked. then realized he hadn't police he has several vid out order at her car on parking lot with the purse the suspect through the been in the garage. eo cameras mounted on the east side of the build and was last seen on the apartment complex, then Larceny Checking the garage, the exterior of his home. ing. west side of Westland through a gap in the fenc A resident in the 200 the resident said he found The woman said she Convalescent and Reha ing to the parking lot of block of North Karle told someone had just been Attempted was standing outside the bilitation Center. ' • Petco, east of the restau-. police July 30 that she in the garage which cur break-in rear door of her vehicle Officers reported the rant. / looked out her window rently doesn't have an folding laundry that was woman had received a The purse was located, and saw a man approach overhead door but has On July 30, a resident in in the back seat. A man bloody lower lip, bruises ' missing $40 in cash, and ing her home. She said heavy plastic sheeting the 1600 Flynn told police grabbed her purse, she to her biceps and shoul returned to the owner. the man then rode off on over the opening. Entry that he arrived home said, which was over her der blade. her bicycle, pink with sil was made through the from work to find pry right shoulder. This spun Two witnesses told Break-in ver fenders. The bicycle unlocked service door, marks on the side door of the woman around so she police they were driv A resident in the 32000 was valued at $250. however. '.••'• his home. The steel door was facing the suspect, ing through the parking block of Birchwood told The officer reported was locked with a dead who then started punch lot to find a place to park police July 30 that some Break-in that it appeared some bolt and no entry was ing her in the face, knock when they heard a wom one had stolen assort About 10:45 p.m. July one had entered the made to the home. ing her to the ground. an scream. Initially, they ed ratchets, wrenches 30, police were called to garage and immediate By LeAnne Rogers Church pastor finds extensive vandalism in school Vandalism GARDEN CITY Home invasion Jewelers at Ford and misplaced. She planned and couldn't provide a The pastor at United COP CALLS A woman reported Middlebelt about 5 p.m. to locate it through license because he had Baptist Church report that her boyfriend's ex- July 27.-. Sprint GPS. none. ed extensive vandalism girlfriend entered her Police reportedly found • A resident in the His car was impound to the building located spread throughout the home in the 30000 block him sitting on a bench 28000 block of Rosslyn ed. at 29205 Florence about kitchen and gym and . of Maplewood about 8 outside of the store with reported July 26 that 10:30 a.m. July 27. ketchup spread on the . p.m. July 30 without her his pants unzipped. He someone stole a GPS unit Property damage He said that employ walls. permission and that she also had an open contain from an unlocked 2006 The iowner of Prestige ees had left about mid wants to prosecute her er of Five O'Clock vodka, Chrysler station wagon. Eyewear, 27854 Ford, night from vacation Failure to pay for unlawful entry. police said. . . ' . • A resident in the , reported that some- \ Bible school. The vandal A cab driver who Although she never The police officer 29000 block of Meadow time between July 26-27,'^ ism was discovered in dropped off a customer met the woman before, reportedly recognized Lane reported a jewel someone cut the outside * the morning after both a phone lines. His business about 1:30 a.m. July 27 in she recognized her from the man from previous ry theft from her home ? hallway door and a gym the 29000 block of Bar a photo, according to the encounters and noted . 10 days after she discov had phone service July door were found open. ton thought that the cus police report.' that the man was oblivi ered the missing jew 26 but not July 27. The classrooms were tomer was headed to a She reportedly found ous to passing traffic. elry. She explained the The police officer not unlocked, desks were back door of a residence the woman standing in Theft delay because she want ed in his report that the tipped over and class to get the money he owed . the kitchen and ordered An employee at the ' ed to make sure that it damage was intentional : room items were strewn for a cab fare. her out of the house. The j McDonald's store at was covered under her and consistent with dam about the classroom and Instead, the man disap woman reportedly hadn't '•2205 Middlebelt, said insurance. She said that age discovered at other hallways. peared. resided at that location that someone stole her the jewelry was valued businesses in that area. Someone also urinated When the Garden City for 18 months. iPhone about 2:45 a.m. at almost $10,000. • A resident in the on the floor. police arrived at the Nothing was missing. July 31. She said that She told police that she 32000 block of Mar White paint was thrown home to retrieve the The woman report she had turned it on and thought she might know quette reported that on the floor, walls, desks money owed, the home edly entered the home placed it on a docking who took the jewelry. someone shot out the and bicycles. Graffi owner said that the man through an unlocked station so she could lis back window of his Ford ti and obscenities were named "Steve" didn't attached garage. ten. License never truck about 4 a.m. July written on windows, live at the home. Disorderly conduct A short time later, she acquired 25. walls and desks. Genitals The homeowner said Police arrested a 44- realized the music had Police believe that - were also depicted. The ~ that she lives alone. - year-old Garden City '• - stopped and the unit was A police officer who a BB gun was used to word "WEED" was paint The police believe that man after a,witness ' . , gone. stopped a 24-year-old •„ shoot out the window ed on a large desk. the man jumped a back reportedly saw him uri- She told police that man for a traffic viola of the truck that was Food items were yard fence to escape. . nating outside of Orin the iPhone wasn't lost or tion about 11 p.m. July j parked on the street. 29 on Maplewood, west , • A resident in the ' ' of Merriman found out ; 32000 block of Pierce - that the driver never reported July 24 that acquired a license and someone slashed and •- B was in this country ille flattened the driver's VV^I W'.4 '#%*' 'J gally. The police contact-, side tire on his 2004 Sat 11 ed Immigration and Cus- ; urn Vue station wag a^;!*' --~^.H I toms Enforcement offi on. The exterior driver's cials for further action. side mirror was also bro ken. Suspended license Fraud •MB*"* T* ss\ »txzxx-m A resident in the 6000 4 STr-*c*. fSf) t«rfr*» rci Garden City police block of Helen report w rast *•*, % arrested a 27-year-old ed July 30 that some t r <,-*»*« / A sm. flMrsfd* Dearborn man about 11 one had opened a fraudu * *J&jfo**$% p.m. July 24 after they lent WOW cable account f *»«»•»* ~ ~ fcxni r*tr%£f *fl V«- f ^MitMGF found he was driving on in her name. She discov *<•**' JE**>$..j * ~t-f"t». &S*€&t a suspended license. ered this when she was ****V*W 1*-»C 4 •H. &ct*rr*$ •w* going through a loan pro ? s-t4w yhrj ** The officer stopped the (S3S) I driver in the Ford and cess. * f?*»1*rr» | */ fttrrt* Radcliff area because The woman said that' -« /ttjfei ' i f1£r*ii he had a loud exhaust report showed that she > Vitf s«« 1 -// < vat and no left headlight. He owed about $1,800. »'rtrr smt »s<*i also had no insurance By Sue Buck '«;«• 'JK, *tnjst, «n>. wan*, stieni *-5£***?*?* rS^-V ». Jt rj t s 'tre «Jitst» 1 wsa ' . 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In the and sarily reflect the stock old days what may have this has market. required three of four been the Many of the compa people, today, takes one slowest nies listed on the stock person. And in reality recov- , market do a good por it is the computer that eryina tion of their business does most of the work. gener outside of our country. Whether it's at the ation. I They may be Ameri gas station, the grocery ' PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER also dis can companies but their store or in our offices, Jerry Erickson with his 1931 Ford Roadster Deluxe. cussed Money Matters revenues are generat we do a lot more with the cur ed from abroad. That fewer people. That is rent , Ric^^^^^^k Bloom ^ is why it is possible for the reality of the'situ high the U.S. economy to be ation. In the past when Vintage vehicles take over unem-' sluggish while at the unemployment was ployment rate and that same time companies high, companies didn't I didn't see any change are doing well. They no do as much business. in the near future. I also longer solely depend That is no longer the Westiand Historic Village Park believe interest rates upon the U.S. market case today. Whether it would remain low for at for their profits. Com is large multi-nation least another year. panies like McDonalds, al corporations or small By LeAnne Rogers As I was going on, a GM and Dow need for- family owned business Observer Staff Writer gentleman asked me \ eign markets to remain es, we all do a lot more how, if everything I - profitable. ' work with less people. The vehicles on display said was true (which he Another reason there We are in a new econ at the recent Summer agreed with), that the is sometimes a discon omy and some of the Bonanza were really vin stock market could go nect between the stock rules and theories tage - no models newer . up. His philosophy was market and the econo from,the past no lon than the 1930s. if the economy was hav my is because of tech ger apply today. Amer "We had 13-14 cars. It ing difficulties, why nology. The advance ican business is find wasn't a bad turn out. We wasn't it reflected in , ment of technology ing new ways to com had quality and a good the stock market? in the work force has pete around the world turnout of spectators - My answer was sim changed dramatically and whether that means 157 voted for our peo Westiand resident Bob Skingley with Randy Teasley, ple; the stock market no over the last 20 years. opening new markets ple's choice award," said owner of the 1914 Ford Model -T Depot Hack. longer reflects the U.S. It's hard to remember for their goods and ser car show organizer Don economy. when stores didn't have vices or outsourcing Nicholson. "We were up Go back 20-30 years scanners or where you work throughout the against two other big car •, ago, the economy was could just pay at the world, that is the hew shows. We didn't know totally different than pump without having to reality. As investors, we that when it was sched it is today. For exam go into the gas station. have to accept that as uled." ple, if you go back 30 Technology has revolu- •'. the new norm. The event was designed years ago and look at tionized the way we live Unlike in the past to get more people to visit how many cars Gener our lives and run our," where corporations the Westiand Historic Vil al Motors sold in Chi businesses. The result needed the U.S. econo lage Park on Wayne Road na, it would be negli is that companies and my to be robust in order south of Marquette. gible at best. Fast for businesses don't need to show profits, fortu "I think we will do this ward to today and GM as many employees as nately or unfortunate again next year. We'll sells more cars in China they used to. ly, that is no longer the make some changes," than it does in the Unit case. Good luck! said Nicholson. "It's real ed States. Jobs of yesterday ly more of way to get peo Stephanie Womack checks out the Wayne Fire Department When I was in high . Rick Bloom is a fee-only ple to recognize that the antique fire engine. ' GM example school I was a bag financial adviser. Observer Historic Village Park Thirty years ago, the ger for Farmer Jack. & Eccentric readers can is there. People drive , on Cowan and the lower the Summer Bonan United States was by . At that time there was submit questions at mon-, . by and see the houses .;. walls will be reconstruct za also had a chance to ,, far the largest auto.,_..,. a cashier and a bag- ,. eymatters@hometownlife. but don't realize what is ed oyer a new concrete play some old fashioned market in the world; u ger at every checkout com. For more informa-(„ there." foundation. " games including croquet. today, it's China. The" " Today, typically there is tioh, visit his web'site'at The Historic Village The Westiand Histori There was no admis reality is we no lon only one person at the www.bloomassetmanage- Park includes historic cal Museum is located on sion charge with refresh ger live in an American checkout and not only ment.com. buildings, including the - the property and open 1- ments offered for sale. Rowe House, the Octa 4 p.m. Saturdays except "We made enough to gon House and the most holidays. pay for a new vintage hot recent addition, the McK- Along with a chance to dog cooker," said Nich ee barn. The roof and oth see antique cars, includ- . olson. Detroit Police investigate er parts of the 1930s barn ing a restored engine were recently moved from the Wayne Fire lrogersehometownlife.com from the McKee property Department, guests at (313)222-5428 death of ex-Westland resident A former Westiand a.m. following reports of 23, daughter of Westiand woman was found fatal a shooting in the 14000 Youth Assistance Direc ly shot in Detroit's west block of Kentf ield in the tor Paul Motz. side early Sunday morn Brightmoor area. A 2007 Westiand John CITY OF WESTLAND ing. Police refused to Glenn High School grad Detroit Police were release any additional uate, Kaylei Motz was ' about the shooting. Oth INVITATION TO BID , continuing to investigate currently listing her the death of the woman, er sources identified the residence at a Detroit . ..j c/ , victim as Kaylei Motz, address. •• . Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westiand, 36601 Ford Rd., Westiand, found dead just before 5 Michigan 48185, on or before the date of August 2. 2012 at 11:30 aJHk.for the following (no exceptions will be made for late filings): . Cross Connection Control Program Free blood pressure testing Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 36601 Ford Road, Westiand, Michigan, 48185, or at www.cityofwestland.com. Please direct questions pertaining to specifications to Benny McCusker at (734) 467- The staff of Garden (near Forever 21 and the ond and fourth Thursday 7951. Proposals must be submitted by the time stated above or they will be returned. City Hospital's Communi Coffee Beanery) of West- of the month 35000 War The City of Westiand reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ty Services will offer free land Shopping Center. ren Road at Wayne Road, blood pressure testing The free checks are avail Westiand. For more infor ' William Gabriel 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, able the first and third mation, call (734) 458- City Controller Aug. 7, in the East Court Tuesday and'on the sec- • 4330. 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Owner: Joseph & Margie That's why Thomas- Cassini, III., West Orange, Hughes, a former Plym N.J. outh resident now living What: Best in Show - in Wolverine Lake, knew Foreign her dad's Facebook page Winner: 1933 Delage would be loaded with D8S Coupe Roadster by pictures from the 34th deVillars Concours d'Elegance, staged Sunday at Plym Owner: Jim Patterson, outh Township's Inn at St. The Patterson Collection, John's. Louisville, Ky. "It's an amazing show you can't see anywhere shows," said Radtke, else," said Thomas- who himself owns a 1979 Hughes, herself now an , Chevy Van. "I love taking avid car enthusiast. "Dad these kinds of pictures." goes to car shows all over Of course, while the the country, and he said show is just that — a this was the best he'd show for the spectators ever been to. That's say — it's also a show for the ing a lot. His Facebook exhibitioners, who com page will be overflow pete for "Best in Show" ing." honors in a variety of cat It's not like Thomas egories. was alone, either. Huge Terence Adderley of crowds took advantage of Bloomfield Hills brought excellent weather to ride three cars to Concours, one of several shuttle and one of them — a busses out to the showing 1929 Duesenberg Bev of classic and rare auto erly Sedan — won "Best mobiles and motorcycles in Show" for the Duesen- in the world. bergs. Following the theme, Adderly said he's been "Genius of the Automo involved in Concours for bile," the show featured more than 30 years. cars ranging from drag "You never know for sters to racers, Duesen- certain if certain kinds bergs and Delahayes of cars are going to be and even a no-wheel hov- > there," Adderly said. ercraft-style propelled "You learn something vehicle. every year. It's very Cameras were in great interesting... it's fun." supply as spectators While Radtke and moved around some 300 Adderly come every automobiles and motor year, Sunday's show was cycles on display. a first for Bob Richard- • RonRadtkeofNovi ' son of Wayne. Richard said he goes to Concours son said he thinks about , "whenever I can." His going every year, but camera was whirring. that work often gets in "You don't see these the way. kinds of cars anywhere Not this year. else but these kinds of "A lot of the vintage and classic cars are here," ' These photos and oth said Richardson, who said ers in photo galleries at he's owned a 1955 Belair hometownlife.com are and a 1973 Barracuda. available for purchase, "I'm a muscle car man contact Web Editor Lar myself. Here you get to ry Ruehlen at Iruehlen® see all the classics." hometownlife.com for more information. bkadrich©hometownlife.com PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELLI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (313)222-8899 Cadillac fins and crowds were everywhere. Playing music in the back seat of a Lincoln are Michigan Philharmonic musicians Joe Deler from Dearborn and Bran- A fashion show featuring cars such as this Hupmoblle with models was one of the highlights at the Concours d' El- don Cota from Ypsilanti. > egance of America at the Inn at StJohn's in Plymouth. >r. Heidi Ragainis from Plainwell, Mich., looks at a 1966 Mercury Cyclone NASCAR. online at hometownlife.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 2,2012 (WGc) A7 Listings for the Community LIONS CLUB for senior and disabled Calendar can be submitted. Time/Date: 11:45 a.m. residents of Garden City, by e-mail at smason@home- the second Monday of the Livonia, and Westland who townlife.com. They also can month and at 6:30 p.m. are unable to drive and be mailed to Sue Mason at , the fourth Monday of the have no alternative trans 615 W. Lafayette - Second month portation. Level, Detroit, Ml 48226, Location: Big Boy Restau Contact: For more infor or faxed to her attention at rant at Wayne Road and mation, call (888) 660-2007 fax at (313) 223-3318. For Hunter in Westland. and leave a message. more information, call (313) Details: The Westland EARTH ANGELS 222-6751. Lions Club holds lunch Details: Earth Angels, a and dinner meetings on children's entertainment/ Upcoming Mondays. . performance non-profit Contact: For more infor group composed of kids Events mation, call Debbie Dayton ages 9-16 years old, is at (734) 721-4216. currently looking to fill WIDOWED FRIENDS spots. There's opening for Time/date: 5 p.m. Satur WRITING GROUP girls ages 9-11, with at day, Aug. 18 Time/date: 7 p.m. the least two years of dance Location: St. Valentine second Wednesday of every experience, and boys, ages Church, located at 14841". month ' 9 -12 with no experience Beech Daly, south of Five Location: Wayne Public Li needed just an interest Mile, in Redford brary, 3737 S. Wayne Road, in performing. The group Details: Come to 5 p.m. Wayne delivers a high energy Mass at St. Valentine Details: The Story Circle show made up of choreo Church. Afterwards we will Network is made up of graphed dance routines go across the street to the women who want to spiced with theatrics and school meeting room to explore their lives and souls lip-synching to the great enjoy light refreshments. through life-writing, writ Oldies music of the '50s Please sign up to bring food ing that focuses on personal and '60s as well as some items, such as veggie tray, Wish You Were Here experience through mem current fare. dip, chips, salad, cheese oirs and autobiographies, Contact: www.earthangel- and crackers, etc. No main Dawne Falk snapped this Wish You Were Here photograph of Emily Johnson, Max Mess- in diaries, journals and sontour.org or by e-mail to personal essays. Participants course items please. Drop ner, Lucas Falk, James Falk, Mitchell Falk, Zach Ball, Mackenzie Greener, Eden Messner, [email protected] should bring a notebook off your dish by 4 p.m. at Matt Spisak and Bryce Falk with their Garden City Observer while they were vacationing TOPS 869 or laptop computer to each the school meeting room. Time/date: Mondays, at Parsons Beach in Kennebunk, Maine. If you go on vacation, be sure to take a picture meeting to spend some Stay until 9 p.m. RSVP by with your Observer and send it to Sue Mason as a jpg at smason®hometownlife.com or weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 10 to say what dish time writing, and for those by mail to her attention at 615 W. Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, Ml 48226. Be sure to vvhq are comfortable doing followed by the meeting at you would like to bring. include your name and information about your photo. 6:15 p.m. Contact: For information, so, sharing their writing. Location: Adams Senior call Ann Marie at (248) Membership in Story Circle's National Network is op Village, 2001 Kaley Ave., 477-6167, Donna at (734) dropped off at Gym Door Johnson (734) 522-3918 older, or who are over age tional. Participation in the south of Palmer, Westland. 420-0461 or Laura at (734) #10. Craft tables are $20 for WESTLAND ROTARY 60 themselves. Offered by group is free. Details: The group is for 942-3866. parishioners and $25 for Time/Date: 12:15 p.m. Adult Well-Being Services Contact: www.storycircle. people age 18 and older. through The Senior Alli MOM TO MOM SALE non-parishioners. Business org or send an e-mail to Contact: The group which Thursdays ance. Funded by The Senior Time/DatejJ fa.m. to 4 sponsor tables are $50. s [email protected] Location: Joy Manor, Alliance and United Way. ' meets on Mondays is for p.m. Saturday, July 28 Contact: maryloujaniga® 28999 Joy, east of Middle- TOASTMASTERS people age 18 and older. Location: Willow Creek yahoo.com • Contact: Helen Street at 74 belt, Westland Location: Westland TOPS M128 Preschool, 36660 Cherry CRAFTERS WANTED 629-5004. Call to confirm Details: Community Service time and date, if coming Easytalkers Toastmasters Time/date: 7 p.m. Mondays Hill, west of Wayne Road, Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. programs and planning. Club meets every Thursday for the first time. Location: Good Shepherd Westland. Saturday, Oct. 13 Catered lunch; visitors at 6:45 P.M. in the lower Reformed Church, 6500 N. Details: Willow Creek Location: St. Theodore's welcome. Check www.west- CAREGIVERS - WEST- level of the Bailey Recre Wayne Road, at Hunter, Cooperative Preschool is Parish, 8200 Wayne Road, landrotary.com for more LAND ation Center, located be Westland holding a Mom 2 Mom sale Westland . information about meet Time/Date: 7 p.m. the third hind the Westland City Hall Contact: Pat Strong at and a open house. The pre Details: St. Theodore's ings, programs and events. Thursday of the month on Ford between Wayne (734) 326-3539 or Mary - school is currently enrolling Confraternity of Christian Contact: Jeff at (734) 261- Location: American House Road and Newburgh. Lowe at (734) 729-6879 for their Tot to Toddler Women is looking for craft- 5010 III, 35700 Hunter, Westland Details: Toastmasters pro class, 3-year class and 4-year Details: For residents of CITIZENS FOR PEACE ers for its Fall Craft Show. FAMILY CAREGIVERS vides a supportive environ- , class for the 2012-2013 southern and western ment where members can Time/date: 7 p.m. on the school year. Contact: For There are 70 tables avail Time/Date: 7 p.m. first Wayne County who are overcome the fear of speak second Tuesday of each more information, call able at a cost of $25 each. Monday of the month caring for family members ing in public. The member month (734) 326-0078 or visit the No vendors please. Location: Plymouth District and/or friends age 60 and ship is a diverse group from website at www.willow- Contact: Mary at (734) 425- Library, 223 S. Main, Plym Location: Unity of Livo older, or who are over age different walks of life. nia Church on Five Mile, creekpreschool.com 4421 (VM #10) outh Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 60 themselves. Offered by Contact: For information, between Middlebelt and Details: For residents of GOLF OUTING Saturday, Sept. 29 Adult Well-Being Services call Bill at (734) 306-3980 or Inkster," Livonia ' southern and western Time/Date: 7:30 a.m. to 2 Location: St. Mel's Church, through The Senior Alli Curt at (734) 525-8445. Details: The group is dedi p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 Wayne County who are ance. Funded by The Senior 7506 Inkster Road, Dear FISH DIAL-A-RIDE cated to working for cre Location: Fox Hills Golf caring for family members Alliance and United Way. born Heights Details: Fish Dial-A-Ride of ation of a U.S. Department Club, 8768 North Territorial and/or friends age 60 and Contact: Helen Street at Western Wayne County is of Peace. All are welcome. Road in Plymouth Township. Details: St. Mel's Women's older, or who are over age (734) 629-5004. Call to . seeking volunteer drivers Contact: Colleen Mills at Details: The National ,_. .. Club is looking for crafters • 60 themselves. Offered by d confirm time and date, if and phone messengers. - (734)425-0079 ...... Alliance on Mental Illness • for its craft; fair. More than ; Adult Weil-Being Services coming for the first time. • Volunteer drivers, using • (NAMI) Metro chapter will 50 eight-foot tables avail -- through The Senior Alli IN HARMONY AMERICAN LEGION their own vehicles, desig have two golf courses - the able. They cost $25 each. A ance. Funded by The Senior Time/date: 7:30 p.m. - table with electricity is $30. Time/Date: 7 p.m. first nate days, times, and areas Strategic Fox or the Golden Alliance and United Way. Tuesdays Helpers provided. Tuesday of the month they are willing to drive. Fox - open for its annual Contact: Helen Streett at Location: Kirk of Our skins and pins golf outing. Contact: Call St. Mel's > 74 629-5004. Call to confirm Location: Harris-Kehrer . Volunteer phone messen VFW Post, 1055 S.Wayne gers arrange client rides - Savior Presbyterian Church, It includes 18 holes with Church at (313) 274-0684 or time and date, if coming 36660 Cherry Hill, west of send an e-mail to stmels- Road, Westland with our volunteer drivers a cart, a gift bag for all for the first time. Wayne Road, Westland [email protected] for Details: American Legion one day each week from golfers,'closest to the pin Details: For men interested applications. CAREGIVERS - Westland Post 251 meets the comfort of their home. on every hole, a hole in one SPOUSES, in the chapter's Renais contest to win a two-year Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW hall the first . Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Time/Date: 1 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. The Wayne County is a not-for- sance Chorus or who enjoy lease on a new car, brunch Saturday, Oct. 13 quartetting in the Golden Fox Club Location: Perrinville Early Tuesday of the month post welcomes all veterans profit community service Contact: Call member house immediately after Childhood Center, 28201 Location: Plymouth District male and female who have that provides free door-to- ship chairman Bob Wolf at golf, $25 Skins on every Library, 223 S. Main, Plym been honorably discharged. door rides to non-emer Lyndon, Livonia (734)421-1652, or attend a hole and special contest Details: Crafters and outh Contact: Bill Acton at (734) ' gency medical and other necessary appointments rehearsal. holes. For those that are vendors are wanted for the Details: For residents of 326-2607, Ron Nickels at not golfers, but want to Perrinville Early Childhood southern and western (734) 455-3415 or visit the join in on the fun and have Center fall craft show. Wayne County who are car website at www.post251. chances for the prizes, sign Contact: Tami at holi- ing for a spouse age 60 and com orwww.post251.org. up for the brunch. [email protected] WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY Contact: For more informa or Brenda at wjob2010@ SCHOOLS, WILLIAM D. FORD tion, call Tony Mitchell at yahoo.com. (313) 550-2117, VinceToia CAREER-TECHNICAL CENTER at (734) 455-2630, NAMI Organizations Wayne-Westland Community Schools, Programas de Carrera y Tecnica Metro at (248) 348-7197 or William D. Ford Career-Technical Cada aflo, Wayne-Westland Community Schools y el visit www.skinsandpins.org. FRIENDS OF ELOISE Center William D. Ford Career-Technical Center ofrecen progamas de carrera y tecnica a los distritos de las RUMMAGE SALE Time/date: 7 p.m. third Career-Technical Programs escuela secundarias de Wayne-Westland, Melvindale, Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday of the months of South Redford, Redford Union, Crestwood, Dearborn February, April, June, Sep Each year, Wayne-Westland Community Schools and Heights #7, Van Buren, and Plymouth-Canton y a las Saturday, Aug. 11, and 9 a.m. the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center offer tember and November escuelas privadas de estos areas. Estos programas estan to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 . career-technical programs to the high school districts of disefiados para preparar a los estudiantes de Location: St. Sabina Location: Collins House Wayne-Westland, Melvindale, South Redford, Redford in the Westland Historic secundaria para una amplia gama de servicios de Church, 25605 Ann Arbor Union, Crestwood, Dearborn Heights #7, Van Buren, formacidn y empleo y se ofrecen por la direccidn de and Plymouth-Canton and area private schools. These Trail, just east of Beech Daly Village Park, 857 N. Wayne profesores calificados, consejeros, y coordinadores de Road between Marquette programs are designed to prepare high school students in Dearborn Heights educacidn cooperativa. Para m-s informacidn sobre las and Cherry Hill, Westland. for a broad range of employment and training services ofertas de cursos y admisiones, llame al (734) 419-2100 Details: St. Sabin is hold and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers, Contact: Pat Ibbotson at o visite nuestro sitio Web: wwcsd.net/ford. ing rummage sale, craft counselors, and cooperative education coordinators. For (734)331-9291 or by e-mail sale and Right to Life bake further information on course offerings and admissions, El siguiente es una lista de los programas que se at [email protected] or Jo please call (734) 419-2100 or visit our website: ofrecen durante el afio escolar de 2012-2013: sale. Donated items can be wwcsd.net/ford. Tecnologia de Energia Alternativa, Reparacidn de The following is a list of programs being offered during Colisidn Automotriz, Tecnologia Automotriz, Tecnologia the 2012-2013 school year: de Negocio/Computadora, Cuido de Niflos, Tecnologia de "^^A Construccidn, Artes Culinaria/Hosteleria, Medios Alternative Energy Technology, Automotive Collision Digitales, Tecnologia Electrdnica/Robdtica, Tecnico Repair, Automotive Technology, Business/Computer Medico de Emergencia (EMT), Bombero, Diseno y Technology, Child Day Care, Construction Technology, Programacidn de Juegos, Diseno Grafico, Impresidn JlJORTHVlLLE Culinary Arts/Hospitality, Digital Media, Electronics/ Grdfica/Comunicaciones, Ocupaciones de Salud, Robotics Technology, Emergency Medical Technician Calefaccidn/Aire Acondicionado y Refrigeracidn (HVAC),' nUMBER.COM (EMT), Firefighter, Game Design and Programming, Matemdticas, Produccidn de Medios, Asistencia Meclica, Graphic Design, Graphic Printing/Communications, Tecnologia de Soldadura. Health Occupations, Heating/Air Conditioning/ i v Refrigeration (HVAC), Mathematics, Media Production, Todos los programas de carrera y tecnica cumplen con Medical Assisting, Welding Technology. las leyes federales y regulaciones del Departamento de Educacidn de los Estados Unidos. SINCE 1845 «248-349-0220 All career-technical programs comply with Federal . Laws and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Es la politica de Wayne-Westland Community Schools Education. It is the policy of the Wayne-Westland Junta de Educacidn de prohibir todo acto de Community Schools Board of Education to prohibit any . discriminacidn ilegal en todos los asuntos relacionados acts of unlawful discrimination in all matters dealing con los estudiantes, empleados o solicitantes de empleo. "LIKE A LUMBERYARD SHOULD BE" Jk with students, employees or applicants for employment. Las escuelas de Wayne-Westland reafirma su politica de Wayne County Circuit Court located in Detroit, Michigan The Wayne-Westland Schools reaffirms its policy of igualdad de oportunidades educativas y de empleo para OE067»294a ,^(23 equal educational and employment opportunities for all todas las personas sin respecto a raza, color, genero, KRIKOR HOLDING, LLC (Plaintiff) vs. CRAIG WHITE, persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, religidn, edad, altura, peso, estado civil o discapacidad SHEILA UNDERWOOD and WELLS FARGO BANK, age, height, weight, marital status or disability which is que no estd relacionado con las calificaciones de un N.A. (Defendants) unrelated to an individual's qualifications for individuo para empleo o promocidn, o que no est6 This proceeding is in regard to a "quiet title complaint" employment or promotion, or which is unrelated to an relacionado con la habilidad de un individuo para relating to the property at 35814 Canyon Drive, individual's ability to utilize and benefit from the utilizar y beneficiarse de los servicios del distrito Westland, MI 48186 filed by KRIKOR HOLDING, LLC School District's services, activities, benefits, privileges, escolar, actividades, beneficios, privilegios o programas. against Defendants. or programs. Wayne-Westland Community Schools Escuelas comunitarias de Wayne-Westland asegura que la falta de conocimientos de ingles no ser£ una barrera An answer is required by one or both of the Defendants assures that the lack of English skills will not be a . barrier to admission of participants. Inquiries para la admisidn de participantes. Investigaciones byAugust27,2012. concerning the application of Title VI, Title LK, Section relativas a la aplicacidn del Titulo VI, legislacidn Titulo If Defendants do not file an answer on their behalf in 504, and Title II legislation should be directed to the DC, la Seccidn 504 y el Titulo II debe dirigirse a la this action a judgment may be entered in favor of Executive Director of Student and Legal Affairs, Directora Ejecutiva de Estudiantes y Asuntos Juridicos, Plaintiff, KRIKOR HOLDING, LLC. Wayne-Westland Community Schools, 36745 Wayne-Westland Community Schools, 36745 Marquette, Contact Plaintiffs attorney if you have any interest in Marquette, Westland, MI 48185 (734-419-2083). Westland, MI 48185 (734-419-2083). this matter at 313-846-6300. Publish: Aiflust 2,2012 0£f>87815eXJOTI i „2x7.8 Publish:August 2,2012 (t OEOS781602.2X8 VPublish: July 26,29 & August 2,5,2012 OEM78»7S_2x2.5 A8.(WGc) SUE MASON, EDITOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 [email protected] ' ' OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6751 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM BUSINESS FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Sleeker, faster new gadgets offer enhanced productivity By Jon Gunnells or on the go with a need ible - a first for Micro Guest Columnist for a fast, reliable inter soft. It will also embrace • net connection. And at cloud computing which his summer, another $19.99 it comes at a very will help Microsoft com round of sleeker and economical price. pete with other tech Tfaster devices and If you're not a Veri giants like Google, who technologies are hitting zon customer and are have been steadily creep the market. Among them still looking for a great ing into their space. aretheDroid4GLTE, phone, the Nokia Lumia One of my favorite fea the Nokia Lumia 900 900 is receiving great tures within the new and the Verizon Jetpack. reviews. The phone was Microsoft Office suite, is Soon, one of the first to deliver the ability to embed vid Windows 4G capabilities and now eos or other multime will be retails for as low as $19 dia from the web, into a releasing with a two-year agree word document. a number ment. . Microsoft has set up Westland Mayor William Wild (left) and Council President James Godbout (right) honor of other The best part of the the suite as such so that . Gina and Lou Toarmina for their 25 years of business and community service in the City of exciting Lumia 900 is its unique users explore the cloud- Westland. products Windows interface - based technology. Con- r such as much different than the sumers who buy the the Win Tech Savvy Blackberry, Apple and home version of the new dows 8 Android set ups on most office suite (dubbed Westland honors Toarmina's Phone. Jon Gunnells phones. The Lumia 900 office '13) will receive Ihad : also comes in bright 20 GB of cloud storage the opportunity to test blue - unlike most of the space. the Droid 4G LTE courte black, white and gray Additionally, Microsoft on its 25th anniversary sy of Verizon and witness models you see on the will allow a subscrip- •, the new Droid 4.0 Ice market. tion-based approach to Cream Sandwich oper Like the Droid Incred Office '13 for those look By LeAnne Rogers has been very active in tute. * ating system and beats ible 4G LTE, the Lumia ing to utilize the cloud '•••' Observer Staff Writer the community support "We're still in West- audio. 900 has a 8.0 megapixel service. Office'13, ing a variety of charities land today, it's a great • The phone had impres camera - but it also has a which has been out since Toarmina's Pizza was and fundraising efforts. community. It's helped sive multimedia func 1.3 megapixel chat cam. July 16, is also available officially recognized for Lou Toarmina was rec pur business and helped tions with an 8.0 Mega AT&T's latest project, on tablets. 25 years in business at ognized by the Westland us grow," Gina Toarmi-. pixel camera and even the Windows 8 Phone will One device discussed a recent Westland City Chamber of Commerce nasaid. more impressive speed. share the same operating in this space you still Council meeting. May- • as Business Person of Westland Council Pres The unit comes with a 1.2 system as the Lumia and can't get your hands on or William Wild made a the Year and Toarmina's ident James Godbout GHZ processor - that's will also be fully inte though. Is the Windows 8 special presentation to as Agency of the Year by also praised Toarmina's faster than the laptop I grated with Microsoft's Phone. It has no official business owners Lou and Westland Youth Assis Pizza. bought after college - newest version of MS release date, but could Gina Toarmina. tance. "It's a great business and I'm not that old. . Office. be on shelves as soon . , Toarmina's has 14 loca "Thanks Mr. May and they do great ser I was also able to use, The new Microsoft . as October or as late as tions including three or and the City of West- vice to the communi the phone in conjunc Office is another item Christmas. in Westland, where the land for all of your sup ty," he said. "They give . tion with another new on a long list of Windows You can find the Droid business started. Wild port over 25 years," Lou back to the community Verizon technology - the products that are receiv Incredible 4G LTE and • noted the first Toarmi- Toarmina said. on a regular basis. The Verizon Jetpack. The ing a lot of press this Verizon Jet Pack at your na's Pizza opened in a As part of the 25th level of giving over the Jet Pack is device that summer. The new office nearest Verizon store or vacant former gas sta-*••< anniversary cele years has been tremen allows users to become suite isn't a must-have online. tion/convenience store brations in June, the dous. This is only a small their own mobile hotspot for every PC user, but it at Cherry Hill and Toarminas held a fund token of what you do for at speeds about ten times does have some cool fea Jon Gunnells is a social Venoy. raiser that generated the community." faster than 3G network tures that even technolo media planner at a Detroit- It's not all business $850 each for the Amer connectivity. gy novices will love. based advertising agency. for the Toarminas, Wild ican Red Cross and the lrogersehometownlife.com He can be reached at said, noting the couple Karmanos Cancer Insti (313)222-5428 Jetpack New for Microsoft jonathan.gunnells@gmail. The Jetpack is great First the system will com. Follow him on Twitter tool for those vacationing be touch-screen compat ©GunnShOw. , jilt) > .s'f.tV- ,'!.; . <-.' ••••>; .ibi <> t;;> •V.-OMli WESTLAND ,;v)l^ Oakwood among .i-U- t...„ -.;:-;; ^,--.. •,/:h :)/-•'•''-•. '-'7 •% Karen Braxton How can you make a difference in Michigan. Many of my been assigned to the trial member of the Great Lakes quality pro bono legal Karen Braxton of Can on the court? trials have been reported division for over four Counsel for Boy Scouts of services to people who ton Township holds a bache I intend to use my in professional journals, years. Previously I worked America. otherwise could not lor's in economics and polit role as a judge to help trial reporting services as a solo practitioner . State the nature of your current afford competent legal ical sci others, specifically and in the news media. for 13 years specializing practice (member of a firm, representation. ence from underprivileged youths, Virtually all my trial in probate, criminal, ' independent, etc.). Judges also analyze the Uni in the county. While I am experience has required collection, family and I have been in private and apply the law. I've versity of appreciative of every the use of sophisticated juvenile law. In 1995,1 was practice for over 20 years . won the Excellence Rochester opportunity that I have technical, medical and appointed to be a Special with emphasis on family for the Future Award and a juris been afforded, I wish to scientific expert witnesses Assistant to the Attorney law and criminal. I have in legal reasoning and doctor share my knowledge and in addition to extensive General Frank Kelley to been a licensed family law analysis and I was from Case experiences with others legal research and brief handle collection cases in mediator and facilitator named a Michigan Western that may not have had writing. I have also Wayne County in addition for 12 years. Super Lawyers - Rising . Reserve' the same opportunities. litigated hundreds of other to my regular practice. • Why are you running for circuit Star for my litigation Univer In addition, by focusing cases that have settled on Why are you running for circuit court? What are your particular experience. ; Braxton sity Law on the youth in Wayne the eve of trial. court? What are your particular qualifications for this job? Describe your trial School. Her professional County, I am able to target Describe your judicial qualifications for this job? I believe I can make a experience. affiliations include Board of an impressionable group philosophy. I have always been difference. I've handled close Trustees ReTQOL, Wayne and possibly give them A judge must serve the dedicated to my Describe your trial experience. to 100 trials and „ ' County Criminal Defense an alternative to a life of corhmunity with integrity. community, becoming a I have extensive trial evidentiary motions Bar Association, Black Wom crime. I believe that our system judge would allow me to court experience in both during my career in both en Lawyers Association What expertise - in business or of justice works only if further that commitment District and Circuit Courts civil and criminal law. and the NAACP. ReTOOL is law - gives you an edge over your judges are committed to and to continue working as for over 20 years. • As a prosecutor, I've a program that serves the opponents? seek the truth and treat a public servant. Describe your judicial also handled countless * needs of young people that Over the years, I have all citizens fairly and with In addition having -'• philosophy. felony preliminary are in the juvenile justice practiced in each division respect. worked as a prosecutor Know the law, apply the examinations. system or homeless. Braxton of the circuit court where Pick two endorsements that you for the past seven years law, and never be afraid of Preliminary exams are works directly with female I could be assigned. In are most proud of in this race and and a solo practitioner making decisions. essentially "mini-trials" youth in the program offer my private practice, I tell why they are meaningful. for over 13 years has . Pick two endorsements that you where the state has. ing tutoring, mentoring and interact with judges, court I received the highest given me a wide variety are most proud of in this race and to put forth sufficient . professional and personal staff and the thousands of rating for skill and of experiences. I have tell us why they are meaningful. '• evidence at an early guidance. people who visit the courts ethics as determined represented defendants, .: Fannie Lou Hamer stage in the proceeding. I handle preliminary She is married to Thomas each day. It is important by my peer attorneys juvenile delinquents and and 13th Congressional to have practiced in each throughout my career families on both sides of District examinations in Wayne Braxton. The couple has two County courts on a daily children, Aaron and Maya, area because judges are and I was rated "Well the law, which makes me a How can you make a difference randomly assigned to their Qualified" in the recent well rounded candidate. basis, in addition to jury who attend Plymouth-Canton divisions and you must be on the court? and bench trials. Schools. The family attends judicial ratings issued by Describe your trial experience. I would bring a diverse prepared to serve. I am . the Detroit Metropolitan •'• Describe your judicial El Bethel Baptist Church in For over 20 years I have personal history to the . philosophy. Redford. ready and eager to serve. Bar Association (DMBA). handled hundreds of jury bench, professionally and The DMBA Committee and bench trials. I am culturally. Be fair and follow the State the nature of your current evaluated the fitness practice (member of a firm, Kevin Cox currently assigned to the ' What expertise-in business or law. Judges must apply of each candidate for Auto Theft Unit which is law - gives you an edge over your the law equally and fairly independent, etc.). Cox, 52, lives in Livonia judicial office based on I am currently a trial . He holds a bachelor's degree part of the Trials Division opponents? r to every person appearing the candidate's legal at the Wayne County Being an attorney, before the court. attorney in a solo practice. in economics from the Uni ability, trial experience, I handle a wide variety versity of Michigan and a Prosecutors Office. magistrate, and a Pick two endorsements that integrity, honesty, Describe your judicial mediator has given me the you are most proud of in this of cases, including cases juris doc judicial temperament in criminal, probate, tor from philosophy. v. appropriate temperament. race and tell us why they are and reputation. The "Well I believe it is important meaningful. juvenile, landlord- Wayne Qualified" rating is the tenant and family State Uni- . for trial court judges Dana Margaret I am honored to have highest rating given to any to follow the law, be received endorsements law. I am dedicated to versi- candidate in this race. providing excellent legal tyLaw impartial and treat • Hathaway from The Detroit News representation to each School. He I am also proud I everyone with respect. Dana Margaret Hatha and Wayne County client, including those is married received the endorsement Trial court judges are way lives in Grosse Pointe Prosecutor Kym who may not otherwise to Eliza of three Michigan supposed to follow the ' Farms. She holds a degree Worthy. The Detroit be able to afford quality beth Cox. Attorneys General and the law, not make law. In •in chemistry from the Col News endorsement was legal counsel. I practice The couple Police Officers Association addition I believe it is lege of Charleston, and thorough, well informed primarily in the Wayne Cox has four of Michigan because law very important that every juris doctor from the Uni and free from partisan County Circuit Court, . children: enforcement leaders want litigant receives a fair and versity of Detroit Law agenda. It recognized giving me extensive Kiefer, 23; Kasey, 20; Jack, a judge who knows how impartial trial. If elected, School where she was asso my "strong work ethic," knowledge of the court 17 and Brian, 14. His com to deal with crime in our everyone, regardless ciate edi . competence and ability. munity activities include St. community. tor of • ' rr to move a court's docket' system in which I seek to of who they "are, will be "• the Law. serve. • Edith Parent Association, St. How can you make a difference treated with respect. In swiftly. I am also Review. grateful to have received Why are you running for circuit Edith CYO Athletics Board on the court? other words, attorneys, of Directors and coach, I know I will make a staff, litigants, jurors She is a the endorsement of court? What are your particular member of Prosecutor Kym Worthy qualifications for this job? Catholic Central Dad's Club, difference on the court should all be treated with fundraiser for the Salva- . because I worked and the same respect. State Bar because she is a no- I want to be judge of tion Army, Detroit Rescue of Michi nonsense prosecutor the Wayne County Circuit studied very hard to Pick two endorsements that you gan, Wom Mission Ministries and the become a successful trial are most proud of in this race and committed to keeping Court because I am Capuchin Soup Kitchen. en Law our county safe. confident that I can bring attorney and my work tell us why they are meaningful. yers Asso ' ethic will not change as As an Assistant Wayne Prosecutor Worthy's equality, efficiency and State the nature of your current Hathaway ciation of endorsement recognizes effectiveness to the Court. practice. a judge. I know that to County Prosecutor I ..•• Michigan, become a great judge, am proud to receive my knowledge of Equality by ensuring Assistant attorney Detroit Metropolitan Bar • criminal law and that everyone is treated general in the labor I must work and study the endorsement of my Association, Incorporated hard and be prepared for boss Prosecutor Kym procedure as well as trial equally regardless of their division of the Of fice • Society of Irish American experience. I appreciate race, sex or socioeconomic of Attorney General. I all cases on my docket. I Worthy and all other law Lawyers, Illinois State Bar also have a great respect enforcement officials and her recognition of my status; efficiency by represent the State of Association qualifications for judicial taking the bench on Michigan in state courts for our system of justice, organizations. To me this which is obligated to means I have gained the Hathaway is married and office. time and expediently and administrative the mother of two daugh yet thoroughly handling hearings. I prosecute protect all citizens who respect of my boss and the How can you make a participate in the legal law enforcement agencies ters, Riley and Mackenzie. each case before me; and businesses and individuals She is a member of St. Paul difference on the court? effectiveness by using who have defrauded the process. I work with in the past 20 The Third Circuit years. | Church in Grosse Pointe established programs state in tax matters. What expertise-in business or Farms. She has been active Court is one of the in Wayne County (like Why are you running for circuit law - gives you an edge over your How can you make a difference and served on the gener busiest courts in the ReTOOL) to help court? What are your particular • opponents? on the court? al citizen's committee in state. However, the underprivileged youth. qualifications for this job? I believe that I am My experience and , youth assistance organi court is currently Describe your trial experience. My decision to seek the candidate with the commitment to our zations devoted to the pre operating with limited I have tried over 100 judicial office is due in most courtroom and trial community makes me an vention and reduction of judicial and financial cases in my solo practice, large part to the way in experience and thus most excellent candidate for juvenile delinquency, child resources. I'd like to including criminal which I was raised by my capable of running an circuit court. As a judge abuse and child neglect, by improve the delivery (felonies, misdemeanors, arents. My parents were effective and efficient I will be able to have providing positive alterna of court services to the capital and non-capital) Elue-collar immigrants. court. Because I have positive effect on people tives to children and fam public by implementing and juvenile cases We did not have lawyers appeared in front of in our community. ilies. specialty courts. I'd (delinquency and neglect). hundreds of judges over What expertise - in business or seek to expand the scope . and judges in our State the nature of your Of those, approximately the past 27 years, I feel law - gives you an edge over your of the mental health neighborhood. My parents current practice (member of a , 50 percent have been jury taught my brothers and I quite confident that I opponents? court and implement trials. that judges were the glue have learned the qualities There are several firm, independent, etc.). a veterans court. As a Wayne Specialty courts reduce • Describe your judicial that held together all that necessary to preserve factors that give me an was just and fair in our the integrity of our legal edge over my opponents: County prosecutor, I criminal recidivism philosophy. handle felonies and. rates while effectively Regardless of what society and that there was system, protect our rights I have been a trial no higher calling than and uphold our laws. attorney longer than most misdemeanors that ' using taxpayer dollars division assigned, I intend are charged in Wayne and ultimately save to serve everyone who to serve the public as a of my opponents judge.; County. I work hard taxpayer money. Also, comes into the Wayne Jane Ellen Gillis I believe my legal daily to ensure that while I will always County Circuit Court I am highly qualified to Jane Ellen Gillis, 49, holds background is more justice is done on behalf follow the law, I won't with integrity, fairness serve. I have extensive a bachelor's of science from diverse than most of my of crime victims. I hesitate to advocate for andfrespect. Many experience as a trial Western Michigan Univer opponents. Traditionally know how to efficiently improvement in the law people come to court for attorney for over 27 years sity and a juris doctor from new judges are put in move a court's docket where it is necessary, different reasons: they- , and have had the benefit of the Detroit College of Law/ the criminal, juvenile or because that is what pursuant to the judicial may be victims, party watching and learning the Michigan family divisions. I have I do everyday. Before canons. to a lawsuit, defendants, qualities that make judges State Mich many years experience joining the prosecutor's jurors, attorneys, etc. I effective and efficient. igan State working in each of these office, I worked for a What expertise - in business intend to listen with an Prior to practicing as an Univer divisions national trial law firm or law - gives you an edge over open mind to any party AAG, I was in private sity. She Also, having managed where I specialized in your opponents? before me and make a practice for 25 years. My is a mem- . my own practice for high-stakes litigation for I have an unusual decision based upon the practice was comprised of berofThe 13 years I obtained seven years. Primarily, background for an law and not my personal complex injury litigation Incorpo excellent management I defended product attorney. While I was in beliefs. I also intend to ' throughout the state. I rated Soci and organizational skills. liability and personal law school, I worked full- make decisions that, if owned and managed a law ety of Irish Therefore, I will be good injury actions and time as a forensic chemist applicable, will benefit the firm of 12 attorneys and American at keeping my docket litigated commercial at the Wayne County community as a whole, not over 20 employees for Gillis Lawyers, within time standards actions across the Medical Examiner's just a small segment of the several years. Although and State outlined by the Supreme country. I represented office. The Medical community. 75 percent of my cases Bar of Michigan, Criminal Court. . ' Ford, General Motors, Examiner's office ranks Pick two endorsements that you were in Wayne County, Law Section. A life-long res and many other among the top five in I have litigated cases ident of Wayne County, she international clients. the country and handles are most proud of in this race and in over 40 counties in AdelHarb tell us why they are meaningful. is married and the mother of Adel Harb, 47, is a Dear Why are you running for. a significant case load. I am most proud of my Michigan resulting in two children. born resident. He received circuit court? What are your As such, the laboratory UAW endorsement because several successful jury In 1993 she received the his juris doctor from Thom particular qualifications for this analysis requires extreme verdicts and hundreds of job? . attention to detail. My my father was a member settlements. In addition, Spirit of Detroit Award for as M. Cooley Law School. He analysis of biological for 26 years and I am I have handled several her work at the Dominican is a member of the Michigan / A judge is a public specimens aided in elated to have the support cases that have been heard Literacy Center where she State Bar, Wolverine Bar, servant and I am criminal investigations from an organization that in the Court of Appeals taught reading to high school andTexas running for circuit and thousands of cause was very important in my and the Supreme Court. dropouts, "many of whom Bar. court judge because it of death determinations. upbringing. were left behind by the sys Harb is critically important • The non-incumbent I am also proud of my Describe your trial experience. tem as a result of learning is mar that we elect competent judges elected this year endorsement from the I have had extensive disabilities." ried and judges who have shown will likely preside over Community Democrats. experience trying cases in • State the nature of your current the father an unquestionable criminal matters. My I am a member of this front of juries for over 25 practice (member of a firm, ofthree commitment to public scientific background and organization and it is years. I have tried over 30 independent, etc.). daughters. service. I've been criminal law experience always a privilege and complex civil jury trials For the past seven Heisthea awarded by Legal make me uniquely ' an honor to be supported for my clients and have years I have worked as a member of Aid and Defender qualified for a position by members of your tried cases to verdict in Wayne County Assistant theexecu- , Association for providing Wayne Circuit bench, v hometown. eight different counties Prosecutor and I have Harb tive board PAGEAlO.fW) Our fundamental purposes are to enhance : THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 the lives of our readers, nurture the OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC hometowns we serve and contribute to H0MET0WNLIFE.COM OPINION the business success of our customers. COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEWS Do you plan to vote in the Aug. 7 primary election? We asked this question at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland. Take time to cast your vote in Tuesday's primary election Next Tuesday is primary election day in Michigan. That's the day registered" voters will go "Yes, mostly for the "Yes, because I want to "Yes, because I'm a "Yes, I think it's neces- to the polls to decide the makeup of politi (William P. Faust Public) make sure the candi good citizen: It's my sary.'" cal races at the national, state, county and library. Every community dates get in that I want obligation. If I don't Mark Hurkestein local levels for the November general elec should have a full-time and some of the issues Westland tion. They'll decide the fate of a number of vote, it's my fault who county and local tax requests and narrow library." , we're voting on. I want - gets in." the field of candidates in non-partisan Adele Prusinski to have a"voice in the. 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As Robert Moth munity fill the library for various Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, Senate, their U.S. Congressional district, erwell expressed, "Art is much events and services, the question Ml 48226 and their State Representative district and less important than life, but even create a personalized sample ballot of the value of the tax proposal Fax:(313)223-3318 ' ":. • for the Aug. 7th Primary election. is easy to answer. E-mail: smason®hometownlife. what a poor life without it." , Staff members of the Westland The library is there for pre com. Jill Farber-Bramson ] Observer have spent the better part of the schoolers whose parents want to Blog: You may also let your West Bloomfield \ opinions be heard with your own last two months interviewing candidates, explore quality children's litera Magic in Lansing ; looking at the ballot proposals and pub ture. The library's computers are blog at hometownlife.com. Deadline: Letters must be lishing stories about them. We have inter- there for persons of all ages who Colon, Mich., has distinction of. { received by 9 a.m. Monday to be • viewed the candidates and covered them don't have a computer at home. being called the "Magic Capital ." at public forums. We expressed our opin published in the Thursday edi of the World." It earned this titled.;. The library is there for persons ,' tion. ~' ' •'[•'• "; io ion on who we think deserves to advance who want to use the com- • because it attracts magicians from ] I to the general election/and what proposals^ prehensive resources for a job ' around the globe to its facilities •f" j • deserve a yes vote. We've organized all pay reduction. ' ; ' where*trietools of their trade are , that information in community specific search. The library is there for retirees Who want to read or just Two suburbanites, Jourdan fashioned. However, after recently i • election guides available on our website learning that our GOP legisla-1 • www.hometownlife.com.; ' browse the scores of newspa Bobbish and Jacob Kudla, were Many decisions will be made on Aug. 7. pers and magazines. The library executed in Detroit. Kaylei Motz tors in Lansing claim Michigan is-! • They should be made by .all of us, not just is there for groups to provide of Westland was just found wallowing in a budget surplus, I :-T. a few. That's why we urge residents who valuable social resources, such as "dead in Detroit." Two girl say the title should be transferred are registered to vote to take the time to the recently completed English friends from Detroit were found from Colon to the capital. ;; : • participate in the primary election. Our as a Second Language program. ' "dead in Detroit," their bodies - Harry Houdini or David Cop-; country is founded on the ideal of a gov- The library is there for those dumped in Detroit and still the perfield at their best would ,: ' ernment of the people, for the people and who want to borrow a DVD of a mayor and city council are more be hard-pressed to equal the '•' j , by the people. Let this election day reflect popular movie for children and concerned with the state take impossible illusion our Republican ; , a commitment to that ideal by all of us. adults. over of Belle Isle, a jewel that representatives in Lansing are pre- ; . Get out and vote, it's the right thing to has faded and can't be restored tending to pull off when they say ! All of this is free. do. by Detroit. Michigan suddenly has a budget , - The city administration and city The mayor and city council surplus. Even more astoundingly, • j council were forced last month ; to make substantial cutbacks can't agree on most anything, Speaker Prestidigitator Jase Bolger in library staffing and services • worried that the governor, the claims that since the Legislature Yes on jail millage because of declining real estate . suburbanites (white) will steal can find no new ways to spend • values and property tax rev Detroit — take away its jewels this "surplus," it will be returned : enues. — not caring that people are as a whopping tax refund of • Voters will be asked to renew 0.9381 about $15.86 for the average '• In summary, the library is there ^ "dead in Detroit." The homicide mills to support the Wayne County Jail worker. / for. everyone, with supporters rate climbs'day by day, home system on Tuesday, Aug. 7. , invasions, armed robberies, . ' However, like any audience The millage ig a 10-year renewal and asking that services and staff ing be restored. This can be carjackings, rapes go uninvesti member at a magic show, I ask, money is used to operate the jail and fund "How can they do this?" After other programs such as juvenile deten accomplished by approving the. gated, unreported. Crime is out tion programs and facilities, work release minimal property tax proposal of control — maybe. We don't all, Michigan cities are falling into* programs, home detention and youth drug next Tuesday. If successful, some know for sure, because Detroit • insolvency like pins in a bowling counseling. ., 85,000 potential library patrons Police can't properly respond alley. Schools from kindergarten While there is a lot of grumbling about • will thank you. to crimes, properly investigate to college are gasping for life, how Wayne County manages tax dollars, .closing or imposing additional Leonard Poger crimes, because precinct stations most suburban leaders (of both parties) taxes on students and parents in Westland are closed for 16 hours a day and all law enforcement officials, admit — and 9-1-1 operators and tele the form of rising tuitions. Crime that this is a necessary renewal. The issue Shame on Detroit phone crime reporting are over is skyrocketing; property burns, is how to make sure suburban communi to the ground regularly; and ties are receiving their fair share of ser mayor, council whelmed with calls, and Detroit Police can't help Detroiters or people are left to die because • vices. Shame, shame, shame, on themselves, because the mayor municipalities are forced to lay This is not a new millage, it is a renewal Mayor Dave Bing and Detroit and city council can't understand off policemen, firemen and EMS (0.9381 mills or 94 cents per thousand City Council, who have not put the effect crime is having on staff since the state is not paying ; dollars of taxable value). Retaining the public safety as the No. 1 issue Detroiters and its police officers. the money it owes these entities. millage means keeping more than 2,000 in Detroit. Financial stability for Roads, bridges, infrastructures are accused felons off the streets. Detroit must be found, but Job 1 They haven't made public safety falling to pieces because the state : The jail millage renewal is estimated should be public safety. Detroit No. 1. to generate approximately $39 million in can't afford their upkeep. Prisons residents don't-care about finan Something must be done. ' property tax revenue in 2012. are closing, pension systems are cial stability, they care that their The mayor and city council Michigan statute requires counties to can't protect the residents of collapsing; teachers are sent pack-. provide jail facilities to house pre-trial »families and not found "dead in . Detroit," that their homes aren't Detroit.' Ask any victim of crime ing;, children are going hungry; felons and certain criminals sentenced to social services for the needy are one year or less of incarceration. broken in to, that their wives in Detroit, not families of high- reduced; unemployment benefits ''! Vote yes on Proposal J to continue fund and daughters aren't raped, that profile crimes that grab news ing the Wayne County Jail System. they aren't robbed at the local headlines, ask the victims who are drastically cut; yet our GOP. gas station or party store. don"t make the headlines, who legislators attempt to claim, with ' have been victims but the police straight faces, "We have a budget Detroit police officers are • . surplus." working in a "war zone," in a didn't respond because it wasn't Oh, heavens yes, if these Re dangerous underappreciated a "crime in progress" or make a publican legislators can pull off - . WESTLAND job. Every day they face danger report. •'.... and death. They aren't able to Detroit residents, its police this budget scam, they truly are do their job to the best of their officers and firefighters deserve top-notch magicians, for they OBSERVER better. The governor must stanjd will once again have distracted . A GANNETT COMPANY abilities because the mayor and city council have hindered them, up to the mayor and city council their voting audience with illusory ; Sue Mason, Grace Perry, discouraged them, demoralized and make public safety Job 1, actions. - ; ; . • Community Editor Director of put public safety as the No. 1 Walter Sobczak Susan Rosiek, Advertising . them and still want a 10-percent Executive Editor issue. Now is the time. Detroit's Novi online at hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 2,2012 (WGc) A11 Schoolcraft instructor to take certified master chef exam Shawn Irving, culinary Loving is a Farmington Olympics in London to continental and northern : arts department chair/ resident and a 1991 alum take the CMC exam. Lov Europe cuisines and mar instructor at Schoolcraft nus of Schoolcraft Col ing has won numerous ket basket, demonstrat College in Livonia, will join lege's culinary arts pro awards and medals from ing that the chef is well- six other chefs from across gram. He has served as ACF. He is a member of rounded. Each category is the country in the kitch department chair and an ACF Michigan Chefs de graded in two parts: kitch ens at The Culinary Insti instructor since 2007. He Cuisine Association. en skills and presentation, tute of America in Hyde began his career in sever "This chapter in my life and tasting. The minimum Park, N.Y., fo r the test of al Michigan restaurants, allows me to truly give passing score for the a lifetime Aug. 4-11—the including Salvatore Scal- aspiring culinarians and entire exam is 75 points American Culinary Feder lopini, Detroit; Radis- chef s that I teach, men out of 100. If a candidate ation's eight-day Certified son Hotel Pontchartrain, tor, work with or associate fails along the way, he/she Master Chef exam. Detroit; Franklin Hills with a genuine belief that is ineligible to continue. The last CMC exam Country Club, Franklin; being passionate about "To earn the Certified • was held two years ago, •' and Les Auteurs/Madi- your craft has no limits in ' Master Chef designation ; and there are currently son's, Royal Oak, before achieving the top honor," is one of the most nota 66 CMCs and 11 Certified becoming a chef for The said Loving. "Ultimate ble accomplishments of Master Pastry Chef s in Walt Disney Company and ly, giving back to the pro a chef's career. It bears the United States. In order Epcot, Orlando, Fla.; and fession has given me so witness to the commit for a chef to apply for the EuroDisney, Marne-la- many rewards and makes ment, hard work and con- j CMC exam, the candidate Valte, France. my mission complete." summate skill that candi- ; must show documenta Loving also worked as On Wednesday, three dates bring to this most tion that he/she is a CEC corporate executive chef days before the exam, challenging of tasks — or Certified Culinary Edu at Race Rock Internation candidates received the the CMC exam," said ACF cator, provide two letters al, Orlando, and as pro protein for their healthy Certification Commission of recommendation from prietor and chef at Lov cooking segment. With- . Chair Ronald DeSantis. current CMCs and meet ing Spoonful, Farmington in 24 hours, they had to "Shawn Loving and these rigorous education and Hills. In addition, Loving return a nutritional anal six other chef s have cho experience requirements. was personal chef for the ysis, menu and ingredient sen to undergo an inten The cost for the examina Detroit Pistons'Richard list approved by a regis sive eight-day test of culi tion process is $3,800. In Hamilton and Chauncey tered dietician. The prac nary skills and knowl addition, all other expens Billups, and was the con tical exam is administered edge, and they have our es associated with taking tracted in-flight caterer in eight segments: healthy good wishes. If success the exam (food for prac for the team. In 2008, he Shawn Loving cooking, buffet catering, '• ful, they will join 66 CMCs tice, travel, room, board, was selected as the exec classical cuisine, free throughout the U.S. who etc.) are the responsibility utive chef for the U.S. pic Basketball Teams dur jing; however, he declined style cooking, global cui proudly hold this presti of the candidate. 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Observer Staff Writer She did, and that's exactly what Kerr said potential vic An 84-year-oldCanton wom tims should do if they have any an was bilked of $1,960 after doubts about the authenticity a scam artist posing as her of a caller asking for money. grandson phoned her twice to "If they think there's any, say he was in Spain and needed validity to the call, they should money wired to him. first contact other relatives "That's a very common scam and confirm it," he said. "They that's going around," Canton shouldn't send any money with Deputy Police Chief Robert out confirming it." Kerr said Tuesday. Anyone who has become the The victim became suspi-; victim of such scams is encour cious when she received a third aged to call their local police call for money, and she noti department. Kerr said authori fied local police in late July ties can steer the victims to the after she learned her grandson proper agencies if they need to was actually in Chicago and not take further action. vacationing in Spain as the call AARP, the American Associa- , er indicated. tion of Retired Persons, offers The latest hoax started when the following tips to help pro- , the Canton victim received a tect grandparents from scams JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER phone call, supposedly from . like the one involving the 84- Lisa Diggs takes a look at some Michigan-produced art at Northville's "State of Mind" gallery on July 26. her grandson, saying he had year-old Canton woman. Diggs is in charge of the upcoming Buy Michigan Now Festival on Aug. 3-5 in downtown Northville. received a free plane ticket to • Don't fill in the blanks with Madrid, Spain, from a friend. information to a caller. Instead, • ' • • .!'.•••'•••'. '••."•' The caller said he had gotten ask questions to try to veri into trouble because a wom fy whether the call is really a an traveling with his group had grandchild or other relative. Fest puts focus on state products been caught with marijuana, a • Even if a caller gives prop police report said. er identification, ask for fami By Julie Brown the economy, she said. If every The caller claimed he needed ly details such as the name of a Staff Writer HOURS Michigan household shifted money for bond and turned the family pet, a favorite vacation The Buy Michigan Now Festival $10 a week of its spending to phone over to a supposed police spot or an important anniver The Buy Michigan Now Fes is scheduled to run from noon Michigan products and servic officer who confirmed the sce sary — assuming this informa tival returns for its fourth con to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3,10 es, that would put about $38 nario. tion isn't already on a Facebook secutive year Aug. 3-5. Host a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. million into our economy. The Canton grandmoth account or similar location. ed by Buy Michigan Now and 4, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on ,r Local Northville merchants er sent $980 through Western • Ask for a callback number downtown Northville, the festi Sunday, Aug. 5. will host a sidewalk sale, Union and later received anoth for the police station or other val showcases Michigan enter while Michigan vendors set er phone call indicating her place where the caller is sup tainers, businesses, products, up shop under tents in the grandson needed an additional posedly located — then veri and educational opportunities people are lovely. There's a streets for the festival. In addi $980 for court costs. She again fy the number with an online with the goal of revitalizing great emphasis on art. The tion to teaming up with down wired the money, the police search or other method. the local economy. Vendor and vast majority of businesses are town Northville, other major. report said., ' • Volunteer to return the call sponsorship opportunities are locally owned which is what sponsors are: Blue Cross Blue "All these scams seem to to a grandchild or other rela available. '.'•''• we're all about." Shield of Michigan, Hiller's originate from outside the tive's cell phone, but don't ask Lisa Diggs of Livonia found Vendors bring in products Markets, Tom Holzer Ford, U.S.," Kerr said. for the number. Get it from a ed Buy Michigan Now in 2007 ranging from Michigan-made OKE Financial and Internet The victim became suspi trusted family member who to promote Michigan-based cabinetry, salsas, jewelry and Automotive. New this year will cious after she received yet a has it. products and services. mittens, "a pretty wide vari be The Toast to Michigan Tent, third call indicating her grand • Don't give out account num "It's also the fourth year of ety," for the event, she said. on the library lawn on Wing, son had missed his flight home bers. Although fake grand Buy Michigan Week," she said The free weekend celebra ' just south of Main Street, fea and needed another $900 wired children usually request wire of the event proclaimed by tion focuses attention on Mich turing Michigan beers and to him. She asked him to call transfers, some may ask for Govs. Rick Snyder and Jenni igan-based businesses and wines. The tent will be open back later and, in the mean bank or credit card account fer Granholm. "The festival is locally produced merchan 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Sat time, contacted her actual numbers. a celebration of that." 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CLASSIFIED, B10-12 SECTION B.(*) ED WRIGHT, EDITOR :1 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (734) 578-2767 HOMETOWNUFE.COM SPORTS Schmitt'sa Hole-in-one Bob Sitkauskas, 59, of Livonia, used a pitching humble, driven wedge to ace the 140- yard, No. 6 hole Sunday at the Coyote Preserve in Fenton. American idol , The Bentley High grad shot 90 for 18 As I walked out of the Canton High holes. The hole-in-one School natatorium following my first was witnessed by play meeting with Allison Schmitt sev ing partners Jim Brady en years ago, I wasn't sure what had and Tom Cook. * impressed me more about the emerg ing high school swimming star — her incredibly long limbs or her unassum ing humility. ; Although I peppered her with ques GC tennis tions regarding the individual state tryouts records she had recent ly collected, Schmitt was Tryouts for the Gar politely insistent on talk den City High School ing about the Chiefs' boys tennis team will be held 9-11 a.m. Mon relay teams she was a ROB SCHUMACHER | USA TODAY day, Aug. 13, at the r? ^^^MH part of and how her team- Canton's Allison Schmitt is all smiles after setting an American and Olympic record in the women's 200- school's tennis courts. [y JRH mates deserved equal meter freestyle (1:53.61) Tuesday at the London Summer Olympic Games. For more informa CJUITTV billing in the article I was EdWr'9ht putting together. tion, contact head Much like her talent, coach Ron Pummill at Schmitt's smile was ever-present and pummilr@gardenc- radiant. ; CANTON'S ityschools.com. . I could tell from the get-go that this young lady had a heart of gold. , Now she has a medal to match, which surprises me about, oh, zero RU soccer percent. GOLDEN GIRL tryouts Saw it coming Open practices for - Four years ago this summer, I inter the 2012 Redford viewed Schmitt about her recent expe Schmitt delivers smashing performance in London Union boys soccer rience at the 2008 Summer Olympics teams will be be in Beijing, China. She talked exuber By Brad Emons • Australian Bronte Barratt 'As soon as you get on the gin 5:30-7:30 p.m. ' antly about meeting Kobe Bryant and Observer Staff Writer took third in 1:55.81, edging blocks, it's time to start focus Wednesday, Aug. 8, at President Bush; sharing a pool with American 17-year-old Mis ing.'" McGowan Elementary the likes of Michael Phelps and Dara Canton's Allison Schmitt sy Franklin (1:55.82), who was Ironically, Schmitt took School in Redford. Torres; and winning a bronze medal as proved Tuesday she's in a slight ahead of Schmitt at 50 charge out of the blocks, hit Any RU student a member of a relay team. world of her own. meters, for the bronze. Reign the water first and never interested in playing While the pride she felt in the med The 22-year-old just didn't ing Olympic champion and looked back. varsity or junior varsity al she carefully held in her hands that take a gold medal. She world record holder Federi- "In (Olympic) trials I was a ' soccer should attend. day was evidently abundant, there devoured it. ca Pellegrini placed fifth in little heavier in the legs and Players are encouraged was something in the tone of her voice Swimming in Lane 5, 1:56.73. I could feel it coming home," to bring water bottles. and the look in her eye that convinced Schmitt took charge from the Schmitt, who flirted with ! she said. "My strategy today Official tryouts will me she wasn't completely satisfied start and didn't let off the gas world record pace, shattered was to lay of f the legs so I be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. with a single medal. to capture the women's 200- Pellegrini's Olympic record could bring it home stronger. Aug. 13-15 at the same - When the subject of the 2012 London meter freestyle at the Sum of 1:54.08 and broke her own I knew I was taking it out fast site. Olympics came up, Allison flashed a mer Olympic Games at the American mark of 1:54.40 set but I knew the last three 50s For more informa 50-meter-wide smile and, in so many London Aquatic Centre. in last month's Olympic Trials. (meters) I would have to work tion, contact head words, expressed how excited she was In a dominating perfor "I couldn't be happier," the legs hard." coach Jim Gibbs at one- to begin working toward those games, mance, the 2008 Canton High Schmitt told USAswimming. Schmitt now has a total of meancamino@yahoo. which at the time seemed such along, grad set both an Olympic and org. "I couldn't see anything ' four Olympic medals to her com. long way away. American Record in 1 minute, other than the racer next to credit including a bronze for 53.61 seconds with Camille me,'so I didn't know where I the U.S. in Saturday's 4 x 100 1 in a million Muff at of France, the Olym was or what the time was.' freestyle and a silver on Sun- • It's easy to get chills when you think pic champ who beat Schmitt "I just tried to keep focused day in the 400 freestyle. She GC volleyball about what Schmitt has accomplished for gold on Sunday in the 400 and to keep calm. Mike also captured a bronze in the freestyle, taking second in (Phelps) and I were joking tryouts Please see WRIGHT, B3 1:55.58'. before the race, and he said: Please see SCHMITT, B3 Tryouts for the Gar den City High School volleyball teams will be held Aug. 6-10 in the school's gymnasium. 80-somethings are a hit Signups and mea suring will take place Monday (5 p.m. for varsity and 6 p.m. for on area softball diamonds junior varsity); condi tioning will be held Tuesday and official By Ed Wright to throw out Wayne, who Grill to a victory Tuesday tryouts will be held , . Observer Staff Writer possesses good wheels for morning, they continued Wednesday through a catcher—not to men to defy Father Time. Friday (JV will start at 5 Ed Wayne careful tion uncommon swift "Hopefully when the p.m., varsity at 7 p.m.) ly aligned his knuckles ness for a man who is just angels do come down For more informa on the handle of his sil a few days shy of blow- * to take me away," Rich tion, contact head ver-barrelled Easton soft- ing out 87 candles on his ardson quipped, "I'm coach John Pace at bajl bat Tuesday morn birthday cake. out there on that softball gardencityVB@yahoo. ing as he sfeppe d into the j "I've still got some field. I love playing that com. batter's box on the north-' • speed," said a grinning much. I eat it. I live it. I west diamond at Redford Wayne, who, unlike a few sleep it." Township's Claude Alli of his over-70 Redford son Park. Grill teammates, refus Like clockwork Feasting on the first | es the luxury of a pinch- Although they're both Need cheer high-arcing delivery he ' runner. well into their seventh coach saw from the opposing ,' When he took the field decade of playing base team's pitcher, Wayne a few moments later, ball or softball, Wayne Livonia Clarenceville laced a sizzling ground Wayne snagged a couple and Richardson display High School is currently ball to the right of the ,' of warmup pitches from Cal Ripken-esque quali-' accepting applica shortstop, who couldn't \ his younger battery mate: ties. Both octogenarians tions for its varsity girls get a grip on the fluores-; 86-year-old Bobby Rich rarely sit out an inning, cheerleading coach cent-yellow ball, giving i ardson, who keeps hit let alone miss a game, for position. To apply, send a re Wayne a well-deserved '; ters at bay with a deceiv their Redford-based team, infield single. i ing mixture of curve balls which plays a 30-game sume, letter of recom Even if the Metro . '. and spin balls. schedule that runs from mendation and refer Detroit Signs defender ' While the dynamic April through August. ED WRIGHT PHOTO ences to Clarenceville had fielded the ball clean pitcher-catcher duo came And both refuse to take Over-70 Redford Grill softball players Ed Wayne (left) and athletic director Kevin ly, it would have taken an up a little short in their Bob Richardson form one of the most-experienced batter Murphy at kmurphy© Ozzie Smith-caliber play quest to lead Redford Please see SOFTBALL, B4 ies around. Both players are 86-years-young. clarenceville.k12.mi.us. K@^i(E$r DAYMawii ALL BURGERS ONLY, 1 & FRIES ^ftlUL AND BAR"'' *!-' NO COUPON NECESSARY 39895 FORD RD. in CANTON Hayden's Grill and Bar^ §i B2 O Observers Eccentric | Thursday, August2, 2012 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com SPORTS ROUNDUP 13-U baseball For more information, Meet the team • The Michigan Bull call Wildcats head coach night at Churchill dogs will be holding try- Gerry Vento at (313) 215- outs for their 13-and- 3394, or visit the team's Livonia Churchill High under baseball team from website: wwwJwckey. athletics will stage a Meet 2-4 p.m., Sunday, August plymouthwildcats.com. the Team Night begin 5 at Bicentennial Park's ning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, (Field No. 8), located off Salem Rockettes Aug. 15 at the Carli Audi Seven Mile and Wayne set golf outing torium. roads in Livonia. All Churchill athletes Players are asked to The 12fh annual Salem from all three seasons, show up by 1:45 p.m. to ' Rockettes Golf Outing is along with their parents, get warmed up and fill out slated for Sunday, Aug. are urged to attend. a tryout form. 5 at Fox Hills Golf Club, For more information, Email Scott Coughlin at 8768 N. Territorial Road call (734) 744-2650, Ext. [email protected] in Plymouth. 46117. • for more information. Cost is $100 per golf • Tryouts for the 2013 er for 18 holes of golf Charity bowl Northville Cubs, a 13- (scramble format) on the The seventh annu and-under baseball team Premium Classic Fox al Bowl-4-Animal Res in the KVBSA travel course, followed by a buf cue will take place 7-10 league, will be from 5-7 fet dinner and silent auc p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at p.m. Sunday, July 29; and tion. Country Lanes in Farm 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 30 Also on tap will be con ington Hills. ' and Wednesday, Aug. 1, tests with prizes for clos All proceeds benefit the at Maybury State Park, est to the pin, longest Friends For the Dearborn located off Eight Mile drive and much more. Animal Shelter and the Road (one mile west of Register on-line at www. Michigan Animal Adop Beck Road). golfoutingpro.com/event/ tion Network. For more information, salemrockettes. Whether you bowl or e-mail Jim Marshall at not, you can help animals jim@northvillebaseball. Golf classes in need by becoming a com. Late summer youth sponsor, making a dona- ' and adult golf classes tion, donating an auction 12-U baseball are available during the item or by getting pledges • Open travel baseball month of August at Hick (donations). tryouts for the 12-and- ory Creek Golf Course, The event has raised under Dearborn Heights 3625 Napier Road, Superi nearly $100,000, and orga Knights will be from 6-8 or Township. nizers are hoping to sur p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 and For more information or pass that figure this year. 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. to book a lesson, contact Participants can earn 18 at the Canfield Are PGA professional Tami V.I.B. (Very Important na/Central Park, locat Bealert at TrainwithTa-. Bowler) status by raising ed south of Ford between [email protected]; or call $300. Beech Daly and Inkster (734)731-0238. The event includes Roads. bowling, food, music, auc Interested players must Meteors hold golf tions, raffles, karaoke ED WRIGHT PHOTO and more. For more infor Kirsten Smith works on her hurdling technique during a workout session Friday after be 12-years-old prior to outing noon at Westland John Glenn High School. i May 1,2013 and only need mation, email michelle© to attend one of the two The Westland Mete yourbowlingcoach.com or tryout sessions. ors youth football and call (248) 615-9060. For more registration cheer program will stage information, call head a golf outing Sunday, Aug. Triple Threat hoop coach Brad Ebben at (248) 5 at Fellows Creek Golf program Westland hurdler fits right 924-0489; or e-mail beb- Course, 2936 S. Lotz Road, benl.att.net. Canton. Triple Threat Training is • Tryouts for the Livo Check-in for the four- hosting a developmental nia Longhorns, an under- person scramble begins club for young basketball in on national track stage 12 baseball team, will- be at 9:30 a.m. The cost is players at High Veloci from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, $75 (includes golf, cart, ty Sports in Canton, run Aug. 4 at Livonia Franklin lunch and dinner). Prizes ning from Sept. 9 through By Ed Wright but I wanted to make it away-from-the-track High School. include best team score, Oct. 22. The six-week club Observer Staff Writer to the finals so bad that I time last week was spent For more information, longest drive, closest-to- is for boys and girls of all think I put a little bit too • checking out sights in call coach Matt Fournier the-pin, 50-50 raffle and ages Westland's Kirsten much stress on myself," nearby Washington, D.C. at (734) 968-0499. other raffle items. The club ($250) is Smith didn't have to face she said. A month away from the For more information, designed for those enter Usain Bolt during her Competing in the talent- track awaits Smith, who 11-U baseball call Meteors unit direc- - ing grades 3-8 who are debut appearance at last rich 100-meter prelims, was hampered at times Tryouts for the 2013. torDonGibbsat(734) interested in taking then- week's National Junior Smith posted a time of by a back injury she suf Motor City Chiefs under- 740-0069; or e-mail unit- game to the next lev- Olympics track and field 15.31 seconds, which was v fered during her days as 11 travel baseball team director@westlandmete- -' el. Training will focus •'•"/ meet in Baltimore, Md. - two-tenths shy of her pre-" a competitive gymnast. will be at 6:30 p.m. Sun ors.com. on improving individu But the rapidly-improv vious best. • "I'm going to take all day, Aug. 5 at Massey You can also call booster al skills, basketball IQ, ing 16-year-old hurdler "It was fun talking to of August of f to help my Field, 790 Plymouth Road, president Daniel McNea strength, conditioning, -<•' faced off against plen some of the other girls back get better," she said. Plymouth; and 6:30 p.m. at (734) 781-5253 or e-mail speed and agility. ty of competitors who about hurdling," she said. "Next year at this time, I Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Cas [email protected]. In addition to age-appro possessed lightning-bolt "But most of the time want to be running in the tle Gardens, 14501 Hix priate workouts will be speed. everybody was pretty low 60s (seconds) in the Road, Livonia. Hawk golf outing instructional scrimmag "There were some cra focused, so it was pretty 400." Players are asked to The Farmington Harri es with referees on Sun zy fast girls there," Smith serious out there." j Smith's future is bright arrive 30 minutes prior son High School Football days from 3-6 p.m. A jer said, recounting her first Smith said the expe- j — both on the track and to tryout time to register Boosters Club will have sey will be included. visit to the prestigious rience of competing I off. and warm up. (If unable its annual golf outing Sun High Velocity is locat meet. "Overall, I was against elite competi Owner of a 4.0 grade- to attend, a player eval day, Aug. 5, at Cattails ed south of Michigan Ave. pretty proud of the way I tion — athletes trekked point average, she aspires uation can be scheduled Golf Club in South Lyon. west of Canton Center/ ran, especially since I've in from as far away as to pursue a degree relat upon request.) The event will be a Tex Belleville Road in Can only been running track Hawaii — will only make ed to sports medicine For more information, as Scramble starting at 2 ton. Call (734) 341-1336 or . for two years." her better once she lac upon her high school call Dan Sheahan at (734) p.m. The cost is $100 per e-mail Troy Coleman at Smith quickly proved es up the spikes next \ graduation. 377-3123; or Ken Gaffne y player or $400 per four [email protected] she belonged among the spring for Westland John j In addition to training at (734) 3954058. some. A steak dinner will for more details. nation's elite high school- Glenn's track and field for the National Junior You can also e-mail follow the golf outing. aged hurdlers as she team. Olympics this summer, motorcitybaseball@gmail A registration form GCYBSA tryouts qualified for the semifi "This will definite Smith has helped tutor com. is available at www. The Greater Canton nals in the 400-meter hmv ly help," she said. "And elementary-aged kids in gohawks.org or people Youth Baseball Softball dlers with a personal-best I want to get back here math. U-11 baseball may register by calling Association will be hosting time of 1:04.62 in the pre next year, so I know what •The Livonia Lakers Dave Race at (248) 376- several tryouts for travel liminary round. to expect." • ewrightehometownlife.com will hold under-11 base 1535. and competitive teams in "I ran OK in the semis, Smith said a lot of her. ; (734) 578-2767 ball tryouts from 1-3 p.m. the coming weeks. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. Hawks girls hoops All of the tryouts will be 4-5, at Livonia's Rotary Free tryouts for the held on Saturdays at Can Park (Diamond No. 4). Livonia Junior Athlet ton High School's varsity Tryouts are open to res ic League Hawks, a sixth- field and a $10 fee will be idents of Livonia schools grade girls basketball required. (public or private only). team, will be from 7:30- The tryout schedule For more information, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at is as follows: Aug. 4:9- email Aaron Rumberger the Churchill H.S. Field- 10U(noon-2p.m.),ll-12U at ccrumberger@yahoo. house (Court No. 2); 7:30- (2:154:15 p.m.),13-14U com i 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. (4:30-6:30 p.m.); Aug. 11: 12 and Thursday, Aug. 23, 9-10U(noon-2p.m.),llU *&ri U-9 baseball both at the Livonia Com (2:15-3:35 p.m.); Aug. 25: Tryouts for the Livo munity Recreation Center 9-14U players will take nia Bats, an under-9 base (Main Gym No. 2). part in a makeup session ball team, will be from 2- Tryouts are open to any between 9 a.m. and noon. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at one who reside in the Times will be assigned. Livonia Franklin H.S. Livonia Public School dis Pre-registration is For more information, trict regardless of school. strongly suggested and call coach Bill Schaffer at For more information, info can be found at www. ED WRIGHT PHOTOS (734)891-3896.. . contact coach Jennifer gcybsa.com. For more Sopko at jennifer_sopko@ information contact Plymouth High hotmail.com; or call (248) [email protected] or Off and running hockey camp 854-4207; or coach Doug [email protected]. Like most area youth foot Freed at um24osul2@hot- ball teams in the Observer- ' Plymouth High School mail.com; or call (734) GC novice hockey land area, the Plymouth- hockey players interest 634-5134. The Garden City Hock- ' Canton Steelers kicked off ed in trying out for the ey Association will be pre-season practices this varsity team this fall are Farmington girls of fering a novice hock week at Central Middle encouraged to partici swim tryouts ey program for kids who . School in Plymouth. |n the pate in a summer mini- would like to learn to play above photo, members of , camp that begins Tuesday, The Farmington High the sport. The eight-week the junior-varsity Steelers Aug. 7, with a 90-minute School girls swim and program, which begins run end-of-practice sprints. skate at the Canton Arc dive team is looking for in September, costs $40. At right, a member of the tic Edge Arena starting at interested girls to join the Rental equipment is avail junior-freshmen contingent 7:30 p.m. team. There are no try able on a first-come, first- completes a ball-secure drill A second skating ses outs, and everyone will served basis. as water from a nearby sion will be 7:30 p.m. get a chance to compete. For more informa sprinkler keeps him cool. Thursday, Aug. 9. Practice officiall y tion on the program, vis Check out Sunday's Observer The Plymouth varsi begins Wednesday, Aug. 8, it www.leaguelineup.com/ for a story on how area ty hockey mini-camp is a at Farmington High. For gcha; or contact Darlene youth football programs series of on-ice sessions more information, contact Henessey at shortdog@ place a major emphasis on and off-ice workouts for coach Driska McCullough wideopenwest.com; or safety. three weeks. at (248) 561-2090. (313)917-4173. online at hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 2,2012 0 B3 Silver lining for Schmitt's g reat effort By Brad Emons kicking hard. Just like we Franklin got the U.S. off Observer Staff Writer do in practice every day." to a flying start and sec A smiling Schmitt ond leg Jessica Hardy Canton swimmer Alli accepted her medal in held the lead through the , son Schmitt earned a new a gray Nike jacket and halfway mark, but the colored medal with a run- - black pants, a standard U.S. fell behind by split ner-up finish in the wom look for the U.S. team, second at the end of Lia en's 400-meter freestyle • which won four med Neal's third leg. Sunday at the London als in four finals Sunday. Australian anchor Mel- Summer Olympic Games. All three 400 freestyle anie Schlanger then .• The 22-year-old Canton medalists hugged before brought home the gold by High grad took the silver France's national anthem overhauling both Schmitt after being nosed out for was played. and Ranomi Kromowid- the gold by Camille Muf- Both swimming in Heat jo of defending Olympic fat of France, who set 5 during the morning pre champion Netherlands. an Olympic mark with a lims, Muffat and Schmitt , Swimming the first time of 4 minutes, 01.45 posted the two fast three legs for the Austra seconds. est times in 4:03.29 and lians were Alicia Courts, Schmitt, meanwhile, 4:03.31, respectively. Cate Campbell and Brit established a new Amer "The goal is always a tany Elmslie. , ican record with a clock gold medal, but I couldn't Schmitt swam a leg dur ing of 4:01.77, break be happier right now," ing the preliminary heat ing the mark of 4:02.20 Schmitt told USAswim- that the Americans won set by Katie Hoff. It was ming.org. "I'm proud to in 3:36.53. Australia cap Schmitt's third career bring home the silver tured the other heat in Olympic medal. Muffat medal for the U.S., and 3:36.34. and Schmitt each beat the I'm looking forward to Olympic mark of 4:02.19, competing again tomor 200 free heats set by Federica Pellegri row." On Monday, record ni of Italy at the 2008 ed a semifinal heat time Games in Beijing. Relay bronze of 1:56.15 in the 200 free Great Britain's Rebecca On Saturday, Schmitt style. The time was sec Adlington finished third , collected her second ond-fastest among qual and took the bronze in Summer Olympic Games ifiers, trailing only Aus 4:03.01, while Denmark's bronze medal as the U.S. tralia's Bronte Barratt Lotte Friis finished squad placed third Sat (1:56.08) and three-hun- fourth in 4:03.98. urday in the women's 4 x dredths'of a second ahead In the final, Schmitt, 100-meter freestyle relay. of medal rival Muffat. who swam in Lane 5, next Australia took home the Earlier in the day, to Muffat in Lane 4, was gold medal with-an Olym-' Schmitt also posted the second behind the French pic record time of 3:33.15 second fastest time of champion after the first followed by silver medal the five preliminary turn. She stayed on Muf- ist Netherlands (3:33.79) heats (1:57.33) with only , ! ROB SCHUMACHER | USA TODAY fat's shoulder through and the U.S. (3:34.24, also Pellegrini going faster Canton High grad Allison Schmitt led from start-to-finish in the 200-meter freestyle to out the race. She made an American record). (1:57.16). capture her first gold medal in women's swimming Tuesday at the London Summer Olym a charge in the final 50 In 2008 following her "I feel like I've been pic Games. meters but couldn't gain high school gradua preparing for this race all enough to make a move tion, Schmitt captured a year," Schmitt said after for the lead. bronze medal in the 4 x her first prelim heat. "I 9:04 p.m. (London time). Aquatic Club. The NCAA "I knew it would be 200 freestyle relay in Bei definitely feel ready to SCHMITT She now has three dif champion plans to return close," Schmitt told USA jing. •• .'.;' J.'. swim. I've been swim Continued from page B1 ferent colored medals in to Athens and swim for Today. "It was tough. 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Reliev last weekend's Ail-Amer of the fourth. er Josh Payzant (Livonia/ By Brad Emons ican Amateur Baseball Miles Sorise, who went Jackson Community Col Observer Staff Writer Association regional in 2-for-2 with three RBI, lege) retired the final five Zanesville, Ohio. belted a 3-run homer in batters allowing one hit. Nick Delpopolo, Mar The 20-and-under Livo the third inning. The Rams also got a ti Malloy and Travis Ste nia Collegiate Baseball Also pacing the Rams' boost defensively from vens may not be Olympic League representative 14-hit attack were J.P. Gordon, who threw out, household names. capped a 3-0 regional run Maracani (2-for-3, two runners at the plate from But for up-and-coming with a 14-0 five-inning RBI) and Matt Priebe (2- his center field position Livonia judo competitor mercy-rule victory over for-3,oneRBI). both in the second and . Nick Joseph, they're as Buffalo (N.Y.) at Gant Sta Justin Sherman also fourth innings. important as Team USA dium. knocked in two runs, Buffalo, which lost 5-1 to basketball players LeB- Outscoring their oppo while Brandon Katta, Gar the Rams on Saturday, got ron James, Kobe Bryant nents 27-1 over a three- rett Gordon and Donnie two hits apiece from Mike and Kevin Durant. game span, the Rams Eaton added one RBI each Wagner and VinniePer- Joseph, who has Olym advance to AAABA as Buffalo starter Mike ricelli. pic dreams himself, National Tournament for Wagner was roughed up earned a pair of bronze the eighth time under for nine runs on five hits bemons©hometownlife.com medals last month in manager Rick Berryman and five walks in three (313)222-6851 two major junior tourna ments competing in the Livonia's Nick Joseph (right), standing with his father. Rick, 58-kilogram class in the displays his bronze medal after finishing third last month Juvenile A division (birth in the USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championship. years 1997-98). ' Ex-Spartans propel Rams At the recent USA Judo ble and be a good athlete. has secured the No. 2 Junior Olympic Nation You have to have good ranking in his age and By Brad Emons University, threw a three- going 2-f or-4 with three als in Irving, Tex., Joseph technique and be able to weight class. Observer Staff Writer hitter in tournament open RBI. overcame a first-round focus. A lot of it is men "I'd say it's been one er in the Rams' four-run Gordon also went 2-f or- defeat with five straight tal." of my best years," Nick Former Livonia Steven win over Buffalo (N.Y.) The 4 with an RBI, while Bran victories before losing to Joseph, who will be said. "Every event com- • son High pitchers Evan right-hander struck out don Katta scored three the eventual runner-up. an alternate for the U.S. ing into nationals I took Piechota and Jeff Soren- four and walked only three runs. i . Joseph bounced back to Junior team at the Pan first in every tournament son figured prominently in going all seven innings Sorise, Dominic Jar- take third, but learned a Am Games this fall in (including the Can-Ams in the Michigan Rams' 2- for the Livonia Collegiate rett and Cobras' pick-up valuable lesson after fall Brazil, had to meet the in New York and Mid 0 start in Saturday's All- Baseball League 20-and- Logan Curtis each added ing in the opening bout. 127.6-pound weight limit western Championships American Amateur Base under qualifier. an RBI for the Rams, who "I really wasn't aggres- ' to compete. in Chicago)." ball Association Regional Offensively, Donnie * will face Buffalo at noon sive enough is what my "Ihadto'cutalittlebit Joseph will be start tournament at Gant Stadi ' Eaton led the Rams' 11- ^ 1 Sunday at Gant Stadium. coaches told me," Joseph of weight, not too much," ing his freshman year um in Zanesville, Ohio. hit attack going 3-f or-3 • Berryman said he plans said. "I didn't have a bye, said Joseph, who stands later this month at Novi Both threw complete with an RBI, while Michi to start left-hander Mitch so I had to fight an extra 5 feet, 8 inches. "Just had Detroit Catholic Central games as the Rams gan Cobras' pick-up Matt ell Patterson (Spring match. I had to win five to watch what I eat." High where he plans to defeated Buffalo, 5-1, and Priebe went 2-f or-4. Arbor) in Game Three straight to get to the med Joseph has been train play soccer. the host Zanesville Junior Also knocking in runs as the Rams will try and al rounds. If I lost, I'd be ing the past five years "I still want to stay in Pioneers, 8-0. : for the Rams were J.P. clinch an automatic berth done." under coach Noburo Saito shape, not the same train "I'm proud of my kids Maracani, Garrett Gordon in the AAABA National After his successful at Saito-Wee Judo Club in ' ing I did before nation from Stevenson because and Miles Sorise. Tournament, Aug. 6-12, in trip to Irving, Joseph Birmingham. als, but because soccer 1 coached both of them - In Game Two, Soren- > Johnstown, Pa. headed to Fort Lauder "Conditioning is a big is coming up, and in case they did a bang-up job and son also went all seven Buffalo, which eliminat dale, Fla. to attend a part of it," he said. "I I get that call and go to both threw very well," innings allowing just two ed host Zanesville, needs three-day international work out at the three or Brazil," he said. said Rams manager Rick hits and a walk in the shut two wins over the Rams training camp put on by four days a week where And he'll be keeping a Berryman, who just com out over the Pioneers.. Sunday to advance to the two Olympians. He then I run, lift and do strength close eye on his Olympic pleted his eighth year as The sophomore from AAABA Nationals. competed against partic training." heroes Delpdpolo, Malloy Stevenson varsity coach. Wayne State struck out 11 ipants from 27 different Judo, meanwhile, has and Stevens during the Piechota, a redshirt and got plenty of run sup bemonsOhbmetownlife.com countries in the Junior been a big part of Nick's London Games. freshman from Madonna port as Prfebe led the way (313)222-6851 U.S. Open Judo Cham life since an early age. But Nick knows there's pionships where he fin "My dad (Dr. Rick always a price to pay in ished 2-2 and took home Joseph) and my sister more ways than one. another bronze. Alexandra (now 18) both "It would be nice to go miss multiple games with '• According to Joseph, did it," Nick said. "And there," Nick said of his ' SOFTBALL health issues as minor as there are number of fac I said, 'Whoa, this looks Olympic aspirations. "But' Continued from page B1^ a torn cuticle, Wayne and tors which make a good cool,' so I started doing it's hard because you Richardson are virtual ' . judo competitor. it." . need a lot of funding for iron men. "You have to have good Combined with his sil stuff like that." the senior league's perfor "It's hard to keep them cardio, good stamina," he , ver medal at the Scholas mance-enhancing drug of out of the lineup; they said. "You have to have tic National Uudo Champi bemonsehometownlife.com choice: ibuprofen. come to play every day," good strength, be flexi- onship in March, Joseph (313) 222-6851 "Every once in a while, Redford Grill co-manag my wife will offer me a er Bob Mosher said. "Bob Tylenol for my arthri and Ed are really an inspi tis, but I don't need that ration to us younger guys, stuff," Richardson said. even though most of us Check us out on the Web every "I'll drink one cup of cof are in our 70s. We hope fee in the morning and that we're in the kind of I'm ready to go." shape—in mind, body day at hometownlife.com In an era when Major and spirit—that they're League Baseball players in when we're their age." 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Richardson figures he's played some form of com ewrightehometownlife.com petitive baseball or soft - For more about gplf in Michigan www.TeeltUpMichigan.pom (734) 578-2767 A V online at hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 2, 2012 (*) B5 Students learn math, View Online reading at church www.hometownIife.com M-u <3£ 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Faith Community Wes- centered learning envi available for teens and , Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday leyan Church in Livr> ronment. The free com tots, 4-5. i nia will offer a summer munity program encour Pre-registration dead learning enrichment pro ages parents and guard line is Aug. 3. No walk- gram for students, 4:45-8 ians to get involved witty ins will be accepted. Call p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8,' what their children learn Mary at (248) 471-1322, 15and22. and to get to know oth Melissa at (734) 466-8694, C.L.E.A.P. Frog is ers in the community. A or Angela at (313) 377- designed to help sharpen. variety of classes will 0840. skills in math, reading, be available to students The church is located science and other disci going into grades 1-5. at 14560 Merriman, Livo plines, within a Christ- , Special classes will be nia. CROTEAU, HAUK, VATCA, MICHELLE MARIE JANITA O. SAM Age 53 of West Branch, passed Conductor Emeritus of Age 86, suddenly, July 29, 2012. away Sunday, July 29,2012 at her the Charlotte Symphony Beloved husband of Connie. RELIGION CALENDAR home. Michelle had lived in West Orchestra, passed peace Loving father of Dawn (Todd) Branch since 1998, formerly of fully surrounded by her Tillman, Shelly (Dan) Buszka, Send items for the religion calendar to Details: Includes craft and bake sale. Livonia. She enjoyed her comput family at hex Lake Suzy, Cindy (Don) Murphy and the late Sharon Dargay at sdargay@hometownlife. er, the food network, music and Florida home on Sunday, Kimberly Ahola. Dear grandfa Donate items at gym door #10. Craft table chat rooms. Michelle is survived rental costs $20 for parishioners and $25 for iJuly 29, after a coura- ther • of Ashley, Jordan & com. by her daughter, Faye Croteau of/ Igeous battle with cancer. Mackenzie, Preston & Parker and non-parishioners. Sponsor tables are $50 Chicago, her son Eden Croteau of She was 79. After college Cade & Connor. Dear great August Contact: [email protected] Livonia, her father John P. Young Mrs. Hauk taught ele grandfather of Angelina. Brother of Livonia and West Branch, her mentary music and vocals of Helen (John) Gasperetto. Also SEEKING CRAFTERS mother Shirley Janisse of CLASSIC CARS in the Wyandotte and Wayne survived by many nieces and Time/Date: Show is Oct. 6 Cheboygan, her sisters, Vicki school districts in Michigan, and nephews. Visitation was held at Time/Date: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 Location: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, (Dan) Estes of Biloxi MS, Cheryl played in the Detroit Women's the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Location: St. Matthews United Methodist (David) Wallman of Livonia and . Symphony, the Plymouth Home, Livonia. A Funeral Mass located on Five Mile one block west of Amy Young of Spring Hill, FL Church, 30900 Six Mile, Livonia Symphony Orchestra, and the for Sam was August 2,2012 at St. Inkster Road, in Livonia . and her brothers, David Young of Dearborn Symphony. Her first Colette Catholic Church, Livonia. Details: Classic Car Show celebrates 50 Details: An 8- by 10-feet space can be Redford and Michael Young of conducting assignment was with Memorials may be directed to the years in Livonia. Goodie bags for the car Indiana and many nieces and the Livonia (Michigan) Youth Crohns and Colitis Foundation of rented for $30. Tables are available for nephews. She was preceded in owners and games for the kids $5 and electricity for $5. Crafts must be Orchestra. Mrs. Hauk and her late America. Please share a memory death by her brother John A. husband Marvin Hauk relocated at www.rggrharris.com Contact: Rod at (248) 982-6502 handmade; no resale. Profits will go to Young. Per her wishes, cremation from Michigan to Charlotte has taken place. Arrangements by CLOTHING BANK mission work in the community County in 1987. She leaves a son, Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Todd Hauk, of . Westland, WIK, TERRY I. Time/Date: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Contact: (248) 478-4708 or e-mail Home, West Branch, Michigan. [email protected] • Michigan; a daughter, Alea Hauk Age 70, of Farmington Hills, MI, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 DeNeau of Seattle, WA; a broth passed away July 27, 2012. Location: Canton Christian Fellowship Cloth VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL er, Jan Riedel, of Tiffin, OH; two arrangements; , Thayer-Rock ing Bank, 41920 Joy Road, Canton sisters, Karen Riedel of New Funeral Home, Farmington, MI Details: Free clothing available to anyone in Time/Date: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10 York, NY, and DaLee, Miller of Location: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 34567 Pittsburgh, PA; David Bewernitz need May peace be 1.1:.0:.^1.111.1 Contact: (734) 404-2480 or (734) 927-6686 Seven Mile, Livonia . . of Wesley Chapel, whom she raised with her husband as a son; Details: SPLASH VBS is for kids entering pre KIDS CAMP and three grandchildren, Amber school (potty-trained) through 6th grade in with you in this Hauk, Natasha Bewernitz, and Time/Date: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Jeremy Bewernitz. Visitation Aug. 6-9 the fall of 2012. Registration fees are $5 for one child, or $10 per family and will include hours are on Wednesday, Aug. 1, Location: Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, time of sorrow/ from 5 to 8 p.m., at Kays-Ponger 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia crafts, games, singing, Bible stories, science,* Funeral Home, 635 East Marion Details: Designed for kids, 5-12, the camp will snacks, and more. Pick up an application at Ave., Punta Gorda. Funeral serv include nightly themes with related activi the church or register by phone ices will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the funeral ties presented by church members. Monday. Contact: Judy Cook at (248) 442-8822 home. Burial will be in Royal is dance night; Tuesday is soccer night;. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Palm Memorial Gardens, 27200 Wednesday focuses on photography and Time/Date: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda. IN MEMORY OF drama rounds out the week on Thursday. Fee Aug. 19-23 In lieu of flowers, friends may WILLIAM C. is $5 per student or $10 per family. Register make donations in Mrs. Hauk's Location: Cherry Hill United Methodist memory to the Charlotte FERMAN, OD , atwww.christoursavior.org Symphony Orchestra, PO Box November 29, 1928- Contact: Linda Hollman at (734) 522-6830 Church, 321 S. Ridge Road, Canton 510476, Punta Gorda, FL 33951- August 31, 2007: of Details: "Adventures on Promise Island," 0476; Visiting Angels Home Care ' Clermont, Florida, for MASS, CARDS Services, 25166 Marion Avenue, is designed for children, 4 years-5th grade merly of Plymouth, GEDDES, LORETTA J. Punta Gorda, FL 33950; or Time/Date: 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 passed away from complication of and will include Bible stories, crafts, snacks, Tidewell Hospice, 917 N. Arcadia Location: St. Valentine Church, 14841 Beech Age 83, July 29, 2012. Dear wife Parkinson's disease. He was born games, music, skits, and more. Registration of the late Jim. Loving mother of Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266 Daly, Redford November 29, 1928 in Detroit. He on or before Aug. 12 is $5 per child or $10 Dan (Cindy), Bill (Jeannine); Tim was a member of the Air Force Details: After Mass, participants will enjoy maximum per family; after Aug. 12 is $8 per (Terry) and Mary (Tom) Reserve attaining the rank of Laundroche. Proud grandmother light refreshments in the school meeting child or $15 maximum per family Captain; member of and past pres room, along with cards and socializing. Sign ' of Dan, Luke, Elizabeth, Lauren, ident of Wayne County Society of Contact (734) 495-0035 Tommy, Jimmy, Kenny, Amanda, Optometrists, Metropolitan up to bring food items such as veggie tray, Katie, Tabitha and Josephine. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Detroit Optometrists Society and dip,' chips, salad, cheese and crackers. Drop " Loving sister of Gee (Jim) May Michigan Optometric Association. Time/Date: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Meloche and Marilyn (Al) Smith. off your dish by 4 p.m. at the school meeting He was president of the Plymouth 25 Also loved by nieces, nephews, room. RSVPbyAug. 10 you find Rotary and past master of the extended relatives and friends. A Location: Good Hope Lutheran Church, Masons. Dr. Ferman Maintained Contact: Ann Marie at (248) 477-6167, generation of neighborhood chil optometric offices in Detroit and Donna at (734) 420-0461 or Laura at (734) 28680 Cherry Hill Road, Garden City dren in Garden City and 35 years comfort Plymouth for 43 years. Surviving Details: "Rocky Point Lighthouse" is de of St. Raphael catechism students 942-3866. - is his wife, college sweetheart and felt her love. She touched lives in signed for children, 5-11 or in K-5th grade. the love of his life for 57 years, RUMMAGE SALE remarkable ways. Please no flow It will include stories about Jesus, crafts, in Family Qra Lee Ferman; children ers. Make, donations to the Time/Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 . Gregory Ferman and wife music, games, snacks, lunch and more. $5 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 Christine of Plymouth, MI, Susan of America, www.ccfa.org. and donation per child. Sponsorships are avail Gordon, Westland, MI, and Ted Location: St. Sabina Church, 25605 Ann Services were held Tuesday. able to families in need Ferman and wife Debra, Canton, Arbor Trail, just east of Beech Daly in Dear Arrangements by Santeiu & Son Friends MI as well as grandchildren and Contact: Register at (734) 427-3660 Funeral Home. Share memories born Heights •4- great-grandchildren. "You are at www.santeiufuneralhome.com loved beyond forever." Your ii'rtiiWi iinmim PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL CATHOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD (U.S.A.) PRESBYTERIAN mootauunoaa ST. ANNE'S ROMAN Notttivflw, M 4(168 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church ROSEDALE GARDENS msjtjvx CATHOLIC CHURCH . FRESBYTERIAH CHURCH (USA) if. www.wiracnurcfLorp 14175 Farmington Road, Uvonia Just north of I-96 Tridentine Latin Mass www.chrlstoursavior.org •9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Uvodia, Ml IhKWonal WonHp at 8.9:30 411 am St Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 (bttwean Mwriman 1 Famiington Rda.) Contampomy Wool* at MO & 11a.m. , CMdtan'a Programa avatablt at 930411 am! Sunday Worship Sunday School/Bible Class 38100 Fire Mile Road (734)422-0494 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Livonia, MI 48154 • (734) 462-3200 ThaTmdWonal Sarvlca la broadcast on the { Early Childhood Center > Frlanda In Faith Sanlca racfe each weak at 11 am on 560 AM ! Han Schedule: ? fcOOam Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Fint Friday Man 7.-00 tun. Traditional Sarvlca Saturday Man UKWajn. 10:30 am SundayManei 7:30 ilOKMajn. Making disciples who sharet the love of Jesus Christ Confoaiona Heard Prior to Each Han Visit www.rosedalegardens.org Pastors: Davenport, Bayer, & Creeden Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion. For information about our many programs Tueadaya at 7:00 P.M. OC087aOB2S 734-522-6830 OEM7KTQ7 CHURCHES OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN THE NAZARENE WISCONSIN SYNOD PLYMOUTH CHURCH North Congregational Church ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTHE Fellowship Presbvterian Church OF THE NAZARENE CHURCH & SCHOOL Adult Sunday School:9:30-10:15 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. 4S801W. Ann Artor Road • (734) 4SJ-1S2S 36520 12 Mile Rd. 17810 FARMMOTOH ROACH Sunday Schooi - 9:45 A.M. Farmington Hills LIVONIA (714)261-1380 ' Childrens Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. (bet. Drake « Halsted) Pastor: Dr. Jimmy McQuire Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. a^HH^aW WORSHIP SERVICES Services held at: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Family Night-Wed. 7:00 P.M. (248)848-1750 SUNDAY: 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. THURSDAY: 6:30 P.M. 16360 Hubbard Road in Livonia • south of six Mile Road NEW HORIZONS FOB CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER 8 10:30 a.m. Worship & Church School wabarto: www.atpaulsifvonla.org (734)455-3196 Q Wursery provided • www.fellowshlD-Dresbvterlan.ora oeo»7«o7o»i Faith - Freedom - Fellowship Rev. Mary E. Biedron Senior Minister ASSEMBLIES OF GOD ><%.£.*:*" OPEN ARMS CHURCH r~ WmUpiSmiar 10:30 am For Information regarding this Directory, please call Sue Sare at 248-437-2011 ext. 247 or e-mail: [email protected] B6.(*) ' THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM ENTERTAINMENT Band plays original blues, rock tunes in Farmington Hills * .if i By Sharon Dargay an English class. Dur O&E Staff Writer ing college he took music theory and piano, later Bob Young will make teaching himself guitar his dream come true and working with music when the Delta Twins and computers. Young is band takes the stage self-employed as a soft Thursday, Aug. 2 at Her ware developer. itage Park in Farmington . Kozanecki, who works" Hills. as an analyst at a finan "Heritage Park is cial firm, learned vio almost in my backyard," lin from his grandfa said Young, who makes ther. That led to playing up the core of the band bass guitar, mandolin, along with Tom Kozan autoharp and just about ecki, also of Farming- "anything with strings," ton Hills. Young, married. Young said. and the father of four "He's good with hand children, grew up in Red- percussion. Self-taught." ford and lived in Livonia before moving to Farm Around town ington Hills 10 years ago. Delta Twins has per "When we moved here formed at Callahan's and we took the kids to Music Hall in Auburn Heritage Park, I saw the Hills, Dick O'Dow's in amphitheater. It's been Birmingham, Trinity my dream for 10 years House theatre in Livo to play in that amphi nia, Liberty Street Brew theater. Now it's coming ing Company in Plymouth true." and many other clubs. ' Young and Kozanecki, Outdoor venues have who's also married and included Campus Martius has two grown children, The Delta Twins are Bob Young (left) and Tom Kozanecki (right). Also playing with the group are Bob's son. Josh, (left Park, the Buy Michigan will perform as the Del background) on bass guitar, Jake Burdock on lead guitar and Leland McCann on drums. Now Festival and Victori ta Twins, along with a an Festival in Northville, back-up band, during IaRT Festival in Redford, the weekly "Stars in Founders Festival and the Park" con just a bunch of to perform during a few Meaningful lyrics another. We need to be ThriveFest in Farmington cert series guys standing songs. Young and Kozanecki willing to go that far as a and Stars & Stripes Fes in Heritage on stage but "I can't promise it, began playing together society. If the world were tival in Mount Clemens. Park, locat engaging but my hope is to get in 1998 at church. Three to follow the 'golden rule' They've been involved ed at 24915 the crowd two to four couples. We years ago they started it would be a different with the Canton firefight Farming- and mak want to make this more , performing at secular place." ers' charity fundraiser ton Road, ing them than just watching peo venues, hoping to make Although that notion at Liberty Fest the past between a part of ple stand in position in a positive impact "on the underpins many of Del three years. 10 Mile and the show," front of a mic. This is world'! with their music. ta Twins' original songs, "We love being associ 11 Mile. The Young said. going to be a big event . ' "Delta Twins implies their approach has ated with stuff like that. show will start "This is a show for us." Delta blues, but it's real always been to "get toes That's making a differ at 7 p.m. case event for us The band will record ly more about delta, the tapping, heads bopping ence." Young plans to The Delta and we're going all the performance as it difference," he said, and bodies involved." The band will perform make sure the show Twins logo out." does most of its shows. referring to the triangle- "If you get the body at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, is as unforgettable With wireless Songs from previous . shaped Greek symbol. involved, you might get Aug. 4 on the main stage for the audience as equipment, they'll appearances at clubs in He describes their song the head involved. If you at the Buy Michigan Now it will be for Delta Twins. have the capability to the metro area landed lyrics as having depth can get the head involved Festival in downtown . "We saw Shout!, the ' walk among listeners, on two CDS, King-Size without being preten you might get the heart Northville. Young and Beatles tribute band sev encouraging the audi Plan, recorded in 2010 tious. involved. And that is Kozanecki also will play eral weeks ago to get a ence to sing along or clap and Skyline, recorded "We're not promoting when you make a differ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. feel for the site. That was their hands to the Twins' last year at the Skyline a religion," he said. "I'm ence." 16 at the Mentobe Cafe, a great audience and it bluesy Americana "rock Club in Southfield. Both influenced by the philos Young began writing 33336 Grand River Ave., gave us an idea what to music for the soul." will be sold at the Heri ophy of Jesus. One of the • songs at age 13, after east of Farmington Road. do to make the evening , Young also is looking into tage Park concert, along -; ,, last things he said to his exploring the poetry of ; For more information, special for people — not getting swing dancers with Delta Twins gear, i disciples was to love one Simon and Garfunkel in visit www.deltatwins.com. Learn about river on Rouge cruise There's still time to register for the deer, belted kingfishers, spotted sand Friends of the Rouge 4th Annual Rouge pipers, green herons and other native Cruise that will feature narration by Michigan birds. For this dinner cruise, John Hartig, refuge manager of the each ticket covers the cost of one meal Detroit International Wildlife Refuge. (veggie option available). A cash bar Cost is $45 for the event aboard the with snacks also will be open through Diamond Belle, 5:45-9 p.m. Tuesday, out the evening. Aug. 7. Registration deadline is Friday, Space is limited. 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Only cash and Time/Date: Through Aug. 24 checks are accepted Location: Costick Center, 28600 11 Contact: (734) 464-6302 Mile, Farmington Hills PLYMOUTH COFFEE BEAN Details: "Fire and Ice" exhibit fea Time/Date: 8 p.m. Monday, Fri tures photos by Royal (Roy) Severs. day, Saturday Severs was diagnosed with Parkin , Location: 884 Penniman, PJym- son's disease in 2001. His now-lim outh ^ ited mobility, however, has not put Details: Open mic on Monday; a damper on his love for photogra live music Friday-Saturday. Ameri phy. He often uses a vehicle to get cana, folk, rock, pop, country and him to his subjects, whether on land soul by solo singers, duos and or water bands Contact (248) 473-1800 * Contact: (734) 454-0178 DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Something Time/Dates: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to different 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday CLASSIC CAR SHOW Time/Date: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 6,13,20 Location: 5200 Woodward, Detroit and 27' Family Sundays: 2 p.m. Sundays; storytelling, performances; free with Location: Italian American Ban admission quet & conference Center, 39200 • Five Mile, between Newburgh and Exhibits: Patti Smith: Camera Haggerty, Livonia Solo, shows performer Patti Smith's Bob Cox (left) and Conner Rhoades, both of Plymouth, work puppets in "Avenue Q.' Farmington Players Details: "Cruise for a Cause" , photographs, through Sept. 2; presents the show Aug. 10-25. classic car show. Classic cycles Five Spanish Masterpieces features welcomed. Proceeds of 50/50 works by Picasso, Goya, Velazquez, raffle benefit Go To Light of Life El Greco and Dali, through Aug. 19; Museums Picasso & Matisse exhibits all of the Foundation museum's drawings and prints by CHARLES H.WRIGHT Contact (734) 953-9724 or the two artists, through Jan. 6,2013 Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (734)953-1137 Contact (313) 833-7900, www.dia. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. DETROIT ZOO org Sunday Time/Date: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE Location: 315 E. Warren Road, with extended hours—8 p.m. Detroit Time/Date: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday- —Wednesday Saturday, Aug. 3-25; artist recep Details: Regular museum ad Location: I-696 service drive and tion 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 mission is $8 for adults, 13-61; . Woodward, Royal Oak and $5 for youth, 3-12, and Location: 215 W. Cady, Northville Details: Admission is $11 for seniors, 62 and over. Members Details: "Thoughts With Thread" adults 15 to 61, $9 for senior and children 2 and under are exhibit features art quilts, woven citizens 62 and older, and $7 for • admitted free.: tapestries/embroidery, paper, children ages 2 to 14; children Exhibits: "The Chris Webber under 2 are free. Reduced admis baskets, felted wool and figura Collection: Exceptional People sion is $5 for all guests after 5 p.m. tive work During Extraordinary Times, Wednesday ••'. Contact: (248) 344-0497 1755-Present," includes rare Wild Summer Nights: Concerts artifacts collected by Detroit take place 6:30-8 p.m. in the main Comedy native Chris Webber, through - picnic grove and are free with zoo September; "Witness: The Art admission. Performers are Jill Jack, JOEY'S COMEDY of Jerry Pinkney," through CLUBOFUVONIA Aug. 8; Gemini, Aug. 15; Sun Mes Sept. 9 sengers, Aug. 22; Playdate and Time/Date: 8 p.m. Mondays, open Contact: (313) 494-5800 / Friends, Aug. 29. Guests may bring miq 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Local Legends; PLYMOUTH - blankets, lawn chairs and picnic 8 p.m. shows Wednesdays, Thurs HISTORICAL MUSEUM , baskets. Food, snacks, beer, wine days; 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Fridays, Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Wednes- and soft drinks are available for Saturdays ; day and Friday-Sunday purchase from Zoo concessions Location: 36071 Plymouth Road, through Nov. 7 Zoomance: The after-hours, 21- Livonia Location: 155 S. Main, Plym and-older event will take place 6-9 Contact (734) 261-0555, www. outh p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 Admission kickerscomplex.com is $10 in advance and $12 at the Details: "Inaugural Gowns gate. Parking is free for Detroit' MARK RIDLEY'S Lynn Krawczyk's collage will be among the works on display at the of the First Ladies" is the new Zoological Society members and COMEDY CASTLE "Thoughts With Thread" exhibit, Aug. 3-25 at Northville Art House. exhibit, featuring 14 reproduc $5 for non-members. Includes live , Time/Date; Shen Wang, Aug. 2-4; tion inaugural gowns. Admis entertainment at the Horace H. James Ervin Berry, Aug. 9-11; Mike sion is $5 for adults and $2 for Rackham Memorial Fountain, and Bonner, Aug. 16-18; KTTatara, Aug. from Mariinsky Theatre, National students, 6-17 food and adult beverages avail 23-25 Ballet of Ukraine, the Bolshoi Ballet Contact: (734) 455-8940 , .,..'.'. able for purchase.-Guests can view Location: 269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak and other international companies animal habitats, experience the Contact (248) 542-9900, www. Tickets are $48-$68 available from the Michigan Union Ticket office Music Wild Adventure Ride and take a comedycastle.com ride on the carousel Contact (734) 763-8587 THE ARK Contact: (248) 541-5717 Dance Time/Date: Maia Sharp, Aug. 2; . TINY TOT OLYMPICS Film The Makem & Spain Brothers, Time/Date: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, FAIRLANE BALLROOM Aug. 3; Riverfolk Festival Finale " Aug. 3 DANCE CLUB COMPUWARE ARENA Concert with Christine Baffa & DRIVE-IN Location: Heritage Park Amphi Time/Date: 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friends, Bob Black & His Bluegrass theater, south of Cherry Hill, west Thursday Time/Date: Gates open at 7:30 and Boys, Songwriting Contest Finalists movies start at dusk; open nightly & The Raisin Pickers, Aug. 4; Har- of Canton Center, in Canton Location: Lyskawa V.F.W. Hall, 6840 peth Rising, Aug. 6; The Persua Details: Children, 2-6, can partici- - Waverly, east of Telegraph, south of through Sept. 2 Location: 14900 Beck, Plymouth ^/ sions, Aug. 7; Open Stage, Aug. 8; pate in Olympics-inspired activities Warren in Dearborn Heights The Appleseed Collective, Aug. 9; Details: Listen to the film through and games. The fee is $3 and no Details: Singles an couples dance Candye Kane, Aug. 11; JJ Grey & a battery-operated FM radio or your advance registration is required to live bands on a hardwood dance Mofro, Aug. 12 Contact: www.cantonfun.org or. floor. Admission is $7 for members , , car radio. Tickets are $9 for adults, Location: 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor (734) 394-5460 and $8 for nonmembers. Free $6 for ages 4-12 and free for age 3 Contact: (734) 763-8587; www. refreshments and under. Students with ID pay $7 Stars of the Russian Ballet gala theark.org Contact Jean Orleans at (734) . Sunday-Thursday is set for Aug. 18 at the Power Theater JAZZ AT THE ELKS • 516-0500 Contact (734)453-8300 Center in Ann Arbor. The per FARMINGTON PLAYERS MOON DUSTERS PENN THEATRE formance will include dancers, Time/Date: 7-10 p.m. last Tuesday Time/Date: 8 p.m. Friday-Satur Time/Date: 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Time/Date: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thurs such as Keenan Kampa, from top of the month day, Aug. 10-11 and Thursday-Sat international ballet companies. Saturday; dance lessons 7-8 p.m. day, Aug. 2,7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge urday, Aug. 16-18 and 23-25; and Location: Livonia Civic Center,' and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sun #1780,41700 Ann Arbor Road, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 and 19 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia day, Aug. 4-5 Plymouth Location: Farmington Players Details: Singles and couples; free Location: 760 Penniman Ave., Contact: (734) 453-0870; Details: There is a $10 donation Barn, 32332 12 Mile, between Or refreshments. Dance lessons cost $6; Plymouth < www.penntheatre.com at the door which includes hors chard Lake Road and Farmington dance and lessons are $11; dance Details: "The Avengers," $3 d'oeuvres. Proceeds from Jazz at Road, in Farmington Hills REDFORD THEATRE only is $7 for guests, $6.50 for as Coming up: "Men in Black 3," 7 . the Elks goes toward special needs Details: The edgy musical, Time/Date: 8 p.m. Aug. 10 and sociates and $6 for Moon Dusters p.m. and 9:05 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and disadvantaged children and "Avenue Q" draws inspiration 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 11 members Aug. 10-11 and 4:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. veterans from the format and characters of . Location: 17360 Lahser, just Contact: (734) 453-1780 or e-mail "Sesame Street," but is designed Contact Joe Castrodale, club presi Sunday, Aug. 12 - north of Grand River Ave., in to plymouthelks1780®yahoo.com for adult audiences. The charac dent, (248)968-5197 Summer Cinema: All shows screen at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Detroit TRINITY HOUSE ters occasionally spew profan STARS OF RUSSIAN BALLET "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Details: Abbott & Costello THEATRE ity as they grapple with adult Time/Date: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. themes. Tickets are $18 for adults, Thursday, Aug. 2; "Batteries double feature, "Buck Pri Time/Date: Most shows start at 8 18 • .; students pay $16 and seniors get Not Included," Thursday, Aug. vates," and "Abbott & Costello p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Location: Power Center for the 16; "Wallace & Gromit The meet the Killer," $5 a $2 discount on Aug. 12. "Thrifty Location: 38840 W. Six Mile, Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher, Ann Curse of the Were-Rabbit," Thursday" discounts are $2 for Coming up: "North by Livonia Arbor Thursday, Aug. 23; and "Mup- Northwest," 8 p.m. Aug. 24 • Aug. 16 and 23 Details: Dave Carter Tribute fea- • Details: Stars of the Russian Ballet pets from Space," Thursday, . and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 25 Contact: www.farmingtonplay- turing Potter's Field, Aug. 3; Julie gala performance features dancers Aug. 30. Tickets Cost $3 Contact: (313) 537-2560 ers.org or (248) 553-2955 and John Pennell, Aug. 9; Ronny . 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XJOMETOWN s> 1 4'. • Offer Expires: 9-30-12 O- W E EKLI E S •> B8 • (*) SHflRON DARGAY, EDITOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8883 ' . HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM smorgasbord of coffee geekness By Dan Dean Staff Writer recently visited Port Austin over the Inde pendence Day holiday and I can report that Iaccording to my coffee-loving extended fam ily (who all thought someone else was bring ing the coffee) there is not a good cup to be found anywhere in the Thumb. Thankfully for them, coffee is always part of my pretrip check list and I made a last-minute purchase on the fly atan unexpected gem in downtown Rochester. The Des sert Oasis features fresh roast ed coffee from the teenage son of owner Jamal Hamood. Here is a thumbs up from the Thumb- traveling Dean clan to Nathan Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Spareribs for saving the day with his batch of fresh beans from Rwanda. Speaking of traveling, what do Coffee Preacher you do when you go on vacation? In this day of smart phones, it Dan Dean is easy to look for places online. Are you ready for ribs? And while it is fun to check out new places when traveling I typically do not leave my coffee When it's time to fire up ate a sweet and savory BBQ Event in Memphis, Place disposable alumi drinking in the hands of the grill, go beyond the glaze. For best results, Tenn. Visit the website for num foil pan over off such intuitive reviews as bun this season with suc brush ribs generously complete rules and entry burner and add 2 cups "Has great hot chocolate" culent pork ribs. Armed during the last 30 minutes form. water to pan. Replace or "Love the atmosphere." with these juicy tips and of cooking. - • grates. Adjust heat to I have a couple stan a great recipe, you'll be • Always use tongs, not Sweet, Spicy, and 350°F. 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(For out beans in one-serve baggies or taking along a delicious, meaty pork fla ingredients, including der together in small charcoal grill, add 10 scoop of some sort, with a predetermined mark' vor. pork spareribs, at least bowl. Sprinkle gener briquettes to fire every for the amount of beans needed per serving. • Dry rubs are a mix one McCormick spice or ously over both sides of 45 minutes to maintain ture of herbs and spices seasoning product, and ribs. Let stand at room heat.) During last 20 Smart ideas applied to ribs just before at least one Kraft Foods temperature while pre minutes, occasionally I read an article recently that rated the best barbecuing to create an BBQ sauce (if recipe paring grill. brush both sides of ribs iPhone apps for coffee geeks. I am a total rook intensely flavorful, smoky requires a sauce). Prepare outdoor grill with warm honey. ie when it comes to smart phones but I have crust. 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I have not tried out all the functions like using the camera in your phone to evaluate coffee beans you might want to purchase, but it is full of great information that could help deter Great gluten-free grilling mine what coffee you will like to drink based on parameters you choose. Cookouts, picnics and 1 large garlic clove, minced Reuse barbecues mean sharing 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon I love fresh vegetables and one of the things on food and good fun with honey the fall "to do" list is building a composting bin. We family and friends. For 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon are the proud producers of our first garden—one those living gluten-free, sherry vinegar whopping Moot square garden with two tomatozil- whether due to dietary 6 cups finely shredded green la plants crowding out the two cucumber, three restrictions or person cabbage, (about Vi head) corn, two pepper and an assortment of carrots and al choice, these gather 3 fresh red or jalapeno chiles, onions. Every time I trim celery stalks and cut up ings can cause added (seeded and thinly sliced) carrots to munch on at work, I cringe when I have stress, because finding Salt to taste to throw the ends into the garbage. I also cringe foods they can eat may Gluten-free hot dogs when throwing away coffee grounds as they are a prove difficult. Like To prepare hot dog great addition to a compost pile. wise, gluten-free eat buns: Oregon State University Extension Service, ers may worry they'll Mix together butter which has been composting literally tons of cof be perceived as picky or and mustard; spread on fee grounds collected from local coffee shops difficult. buns. Lightly toast buns since 2001, has found that used grounds make But with today's great- on grill. an excellent Addition to a compost pile. In a 2008 tasting gluten-free Spicy Slaw Dogs To prepare hot dogs: Science Daily article I read online, the folks at options, such as cook Mix together ketchup, the OSU Extension say that coffee grounds con ies and brownies, hotdog soy sauce, vegetable oil tain up to two percent nitrogen and should be and hamburger buns, vegetables, corn on the from the hot dogs and , and garlic in a small balanced with one part carbon material such as and even pizza crusts, cob, melon and other condiments to the tangy bowl. Cut cross-hatches brown leaves or twigs. Paper coffee filters are gluten-free individuals fruits, and baked beans. slaw and tender buns. You in hot dogs. Pour mix OK to add as well. OSU also noted that coffee can now join in the hot- • Grill any gluten-free can find more great glu ture onto a plate and grounds seem to attract earth worms. off-the-grill goodness. foods first —• that way ten-free recipes for grill roll hot dogs in it. Grill Hosting your own you'll avoid the possibili ing — and anytime — at to desired doneness. My favorite is back backyard barbecue? ty of cross-contamination www.udisglutenfree.com. To prepare slaw: Jeff Taylor at PT's Coffee calls it a great tran Here are some simple with foods that do contain In large bowl, stir sitional coffee. I call it "simply awesome" and it tips to make gluten-free gluten. You can also grill Spicy Slaw Dogs honey with sherry vin is back in stock at ptscoffee.com ($18.20 for a 12 grilling deliciously easy individual meals inside Preparation time: IS min egar until honey is dis oz. bag). It is Panama Elida Estate, the first cof and safe for all your foil or parchment packets utes solved. Add shredded fee that I tasted that made me a believer when guests: and prevent cross-con Cooking time: 15 minutes cabbage and chiles; sea I was previously a skeptic. Drinking this coffee • Always check the . tamination that way, too. son with salt and toss. you understand when coffees are described as: labels. Gluten shows up • If you're going to 1 pack gluten-free hot dog buns Let stand until cabbage bright and juicy fruit forward with a floral tea in some surprising plac someone else's party, suchasUdi's is slightly softened, rose aroma. The bright acidity resembles that es, including marinades, bring your own crack 2 tablespoons butter, softened tossing a few times, of a pineapple. Sweet strawberry notes compli condiments and even ers and snacks, and even 2 tablespoons stone ground . about 15 minutes. ment the creamy body with a honey finish. Try. some processed meats. your own gluten-free mustard, (gluten free) Place grilled hot dog in some, you will not be disappointed. • Many grilling side buns. 2 tablespoons ketchup hot dog bun and top with •* dishes are naturally glu And, try this recipe for 1 tablespoon soy sauce, (gluten slaw. Dan Dean is a former independent coffee shop own ten-free, so set out plen Spicy Slaw Dogs which is free) er and Assistant Managing Editor for Presentation at ty of potato salad, grilled completely gluten-free, Vi teaspoon vegetable oil — Courtesy of Family Features the Observer & Eccentric and Hometown Newspapers. He can be reached at [email protected]. i B9.(*) JUUE BROWN, EDITOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6755 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Improve your curb appeal with options a few outdoor painting projects in Asia By Robert Meisner Summer is finally here, and Guest Columnist with warmer temperatures and longer days, it's the perfect , Q: I travel to Asia and spend - time to brighten up your home : several months out of the year with a few outdoor painting ' there. I am wondering if housing projects. You can add the right | costs and/or the cost of living amount of color and increase | is less expensive in Cambodia your curb appeal in just one than say Hanoi or other parts of weekend, leaving you the rest i Vietnam. of the season to enjoy the fin . A: Generally speaking, ished product. i upscale housing is general; ly more expensive in Cam- Your home, your style ', bodia. Every house usually Before rushing to pick out a : has what is referred to as new paint color or even acces ^ a "spirit house" separately sories, first determine what [ attached which is designed will complement your home's ) to keep existing exterior features. By \ out the keeping in mind your house's ; bad spir- style factors — like its design, ; its and size and age — you'll be able to ; protect make updates that add value to ', thefam- your home. Next, look for inspi \ ily.The ration by browsing through • American home catalogs, online or even ^dollar and by driving through a few near- , ; English by neighborhoods. Make note : iswide- Robert Meisner of the color combinations you \ lyaccept- like on homes that are similar \ ed and there is a new to yours. f high rise condominium Once you have your new pal 1 under construction now ette in mind, you're ready to \ in Phnom Penh. The units get to work. The fastest way to j will range from $150kU.S. make an impact? Apply a fresh j tocloseto$800kforapent- coat of paint or stain to outdoor i house unit on the 20th floor BEAU LARK | CORBIS | or above. Condos in Hanoi areas like doors, shutters, trim . ' • I and fencing. I generally are much more home; they also make a big Update these surfaces with a ranged whenever you're look I expensive per square foot To achieve professional-look impact on its overall impres new coat of paint or stain. Not ing for a change. 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Also, remove loose or peeling paint Be sure to add a few fin and tips. Adding fresh colors [ located, the more expen- when properly cleaned and ' so that you are starting with a ishing touches to your lawn to the outside of your home l sive in this capital city. cared for, Purdy brushes will smooth and uniform surface. to really make it look pulled will make it more inviting for f. Indeed, rondoimniums are last for a number of years. Now that the house looks together. Planter boxes can anyone who visits. \ literally twice as expen Doors, shutters and trim do refreshed, don't neglect wood add color and interest to your sive here than in Thai- . , more than just accessorize your fencing and latticework. curb appeal, and can be rear- — Courtesy ARA land's second largest city, 5 Chiang Mai, which has ? no public transportation, I unlike Bangkok, which has I subways and buses. The HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS/WAYNE i economy is growing, but ; real estate is much cheap- These are the area residential real 43090 Ryegate St $155,000 37478 N Laurel Park Dr $111,000 17309 Fox $25,000 f er than, for example, in estate closings recorded the week 1937 W Franklin Dr $69,000 29168 Rayburn St $65,000 19420 Kinloch $21,000 I Singapore, although the of April 16-20, 2012, at the Wayne 1128WhittierDr $165,000 31553 Scone St $140,000 20102 Kinloch , $38,000 GARDEN CITY NORTHVILLE 24645 W Chicago $19,000 * cost of living and curren- County Register of Deeds office. 32673 James St $84,000 16795 Country Knoll Dr $244,000 WESTLAND l cy is favorable to the U.S. Listed below are cities, addresses, - 31457 Sheridan St $19,000 16065 Pine Valley Dr $565,000 34205 Aztec Dr $72,000 j dollar. It is best to con- and sales prices. LIVONIA PLYMOUTH 8320 Emerald Ln E . $141,000 ; suit with several different 36515 Ann Arbor Trl $175,000 424 Adams St $132,000 31510 Fairchild St $60,000 real estate agencies before CANTON 38160 Ann Arbor Trl $29,000 1676 Cassady Place Dr $149,000 32132 Glen St $16,000 11498CardwellSt $60,000 304 Pinewood Cir $62,000 32326 Glen St $53,000 making a purchase. 41461 Bobcat Ct $126,000 29959 Curtis Rd $130,000 136 S Union St $317,000 ' 8355 Rickie Ln $80,000 : Q: I am interested in the 1991 Brookfield St $135,000 36264 Dover St $84,000 784 York St $102,000 1132 S Carlson St $100,000 'l residential opportunities for 3976 Brookstone Dr $185,000 32827 Fargo St $13,000 REDFORD 369 S Norma St '• $91,000 1054 Holbrooke Dr $351,000 ; purchase in Seoul, Korea, 19351 HillcrestSt $135,000 14213 Breakfast Dr $125,000 1416LedgewoodDr $158,000 15545 MerrimanRd $145,000 9976 Farley $24,000 : because our company is planning , on building a factory in the area. ; What do you know about Seoul? A: Like most major cit- HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND l ies in Southeast Asia, Seoul \ has a number of high rise These are the area residential real BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP '• ' 26262 Dundalk St $180,000 47330 Scarlet Dr N $207,000 ! apartments which they uti- estate closings recorded the week 3390 Burning Bush Rd $770,000 24482 Martel Dr $110,000 21899 Shadybrook Dr $200,000 l hze as condominiums in 28499 Orchard Lake Rd $200,000 1127 South Lake Dr Unit 219 $42,000 of April 2-6, 2012, at the Oakland 831 Highwood Dr • $1,875,000 4876 Keithdale Ln $315,000 28807 W King William Dr $275,000 24343 Venice Dr $236,000 J the center or around the County Register of Deeds office. • 4597 Kiftsgate Bnd ' $685,000 22974 Willowbrook Dr $235,000 23361 Whitehall Dr $460,000 . I center of the City. Again, Listed below are cities, addresses, 1580 S Hill Blvd $65,000 FRANKLIN SOUTH LYON [ the cost of land in the cen- and sales prices. 4592 Wagon Wheel Dr $303,000 25675 Dennison Rd $285,000 335 Gibson St $105,000 < teroftheCityisatapre- 2860 Whittier Dr $320,000 26415 Scenic Hwy $160,000 22290 Quail Run Cir $120,000 \ mium and is very expen COMMERCE TOWNSHIP. MILFORD . 26451 Shumans Way BINGHAM FARMS $50,000 5026 Birkdale Dr $282,000 2250 Applewood Ln $200,000 252 University Ave $65,000 sive. However, Seoul has 23910 Greenglen Ct $260,000 1720 Fenwick Dr $50,000 861 Byron Dr $128,000 SOUTHFIELD ? the opportunity to devel- 30865 River Crossing St $250,000 4110 Forest Edge Dr $220,000 1164 Riverside St $268,000 25827 Arrowhead St $66,000 BIRMINGHAM ,. op certain underutilized 3109 Ivy Hill Dr $300,000 NOVI • 30575 Old Stream Cir $74,000 1748 Graefield Rd • $94,000 areas with respect to high 634 Sherbrooke St $122,000 21772 Chase Dr $430,000 27461 Sutherland St $87,000 rises, and new condomin BLOOMFIELD HILLS 1957 Tiley Cir . $155,000 29740 English Way $250,000 WHITE LAKE 229BardenRd $120,000 FARMINGTON 22890 Ennishore $359,000 935 Aglaia Dr $136,000 . ium apartments are being 5250 Brookdale Rd $745,000 28805 E King William Dr $218,000 26392 Fieldstone Dr $259,000 9694 Cedar Island Rd $50,000 . built at relatively modest 4459 Chamberlain Dr $377,000 FARMINGTON HILLS 40562 Lenox Park Dr $251,000 830 Sunnybeach Blvd $150,000 prices. Transportation in 2651 Colonial Way $180,000 27900 Berrywood Ln $27,000 27869 Middleton Dr $152,000 > { Seoul is much better than, * by way of example, Viet- r nam, as there are many REAL ESTATE BRIEFS j more cars, with fewer '( restrictions in terms pur- Free foreclosure tours Corp., 33919 Plymouth Road, Livonia. Estate Investors Association of Oakland \ chasing, as well as the fact - Learn about reverse mortgages. RSVP from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, s that there are at least two Free foreclosure tours are 1 p.m. every oth with Larry Brady at (800) 260-5484, ext. at Club Venetian, John R Road, just north 5 major auto manufactur- er Sunday. Meeting place is Panera Bread on 33. of 12 Mile Road, Madison Heights. Sem l ers in South Korea. I would the southeast corner of Middlebelt and 1-96. inar is free to members and $20 for non- I contact an Americanized Email [email protected] or vis Investors members. , I broker to assist you in the it FreeForeclosureTour.com. The Real Estate Investors Association Call (800) 747-6742 or visit online at I purchase of an apartment of Wayne will have an open forum. Par www.REIAofOakland.com. } near the core of the City Finance seminar ticipants will discuss what they have Learn how to finance your purchase learned. Investors will answer questions Shopping for Investment ', Robert M. Meisner is a law- and rehab projects in and around Detroit. and offer a market update. Property ' yer and author of Condomini- ; Hear from an expert in the lending busi Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. each first \ urn Operation: Getting Started ". ness, Trent Dalrymple, who has more than Tuesday of the month at the Red Lobster This is Class No. 3 in a series of F & Staying on the Right Track, \ 25 years of experience. Real estate and on Eureka in Southgate. Members are 10 classes sponsored by Real Estate ' ] second edition, available for ' investment professionals are welcome. free, guests $20, which will be applied to Investors Association of Oakland. The f $9.95 plus $1 shipping/han- Seating is limited, so call (248) 547-3006 their membership. 3 1/2 hour class will take place from \ dling. He also wrote Condo or sign up at www.metro-mi.com. These Any questions or concerns, call Wayde 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 4, | Living: A Survival Guide free one-hour seminars will be 6-7 p.m. on . Koehler at (313) 277-4168. at the Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 to Buying, Owning and the first and third Thursday of the month Marias, Royal Oak, (north off 13 Mile, . { Selling a Condominium, at Metro Mortgage Investments, 26711 Come & learn all about between Crooks and Main). The class i available for $24.95 plus $5 . Woodward Ave., Suite 301, Huntington "flipping" notes / teaches "What & Where" to buy invest { shipping/ handling. Call (248) •'> Woods. ment property. Cost is $49, plus mate > 644-4433 or visit bmeisner® • •, This is a seminar about buying finan rials. * meisner-law.com. This column \ Seminar on Tuesdays cial notes secured by real estate at a dis For more information, email to ORE- shouldn't be construed as \ A free Reverse Mortgage Seminar is 6:30 count and re-selling the note for a high [email protected] or legal advice. \ p.m. each Tuesday at Colonial Mortgage er price for a profit. Sponsored by Real call (248) 787-7325. BIO (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 2,2012 Classified Advertising: 1-800-579-7355 vmw.hometownlife.com Rooms For Root Handyman M/F Appliances Barage/Moving Sales Help Wantad-Gensral Help Wanted-Beneral GARDEN CITY: Furnished rm, COMPLETE STOVE: GE Electric stove, flat NORTHVILLE- Moving. Furni CHILD CARE FACILITY cable TV, internet access, a/c, HOME IMPROVEMENT top, 31' wide x 27' deep, black ture, household items, tools & looking for Preschool Teacher CUSTOMER microwave, fridge. No dep. Any Size Job. Licensed. & white. Clean. $75. more! Aug 3-4th, 9-4pm. & Assistant. RELATIONS REP. $100A*k. 734-421-2326 Free Estimates. 734-259-9326 Call: 313-585-0789 44280 Deep Hollow Circle. NE Call: (734)459-9920 corner of 6 Mile & Sheldon If you describe yourself as Clarenceville School District an individual with a strong Commercial/Industrial Hauling/Clean Up Bicycles NORTHVILLE-Garage Sale is seeking qualified individu work ethic who possesses For Roni/Loaso als for: 'Food Service Cook excellent customer service Multi-Family - 860 Scott, •Food Service Cashier/ skills, then we would like DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE A-1 HAULING BIKE: 10 speed, ladies 48167. Thurs., August 2nd & Helper •Transportation the opportunity to speak STORE FRONT Move scrap metal, clean base Schwinn World Tourist model, Fri., August 3rd 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sub Driver & Aides with you! This position is Prime location on Main St. ments, garages, stores, etc. burgundy color with front/rear Interested individuals send with a well-established NOVI- Moving sale. Piano, resume to: Personnel Dept., leading ground trans Approx 600 sq ft. Avail imme Lowest prices In town. Quick fenders, $120.248-207-8846 washer/ dryer, Sony TV, TV 20210 Middlebelt, Livonia, Ml portation company serv diately. Please call for more service. Free est. Wayne/ cabinet, couch, 2 chairs. 874, 48152, call Ms. Amber Moran ing Detroit Metropolitan info 248-349-8110 Oakland. Central location. Food Srv 248-919-0219 Air-port. Position provides 10-4pm. 21928 Worcester Dr; 248-547-2764, 248-559-8138 Tools or Dave Bergeron constant variety involving 9 Mile & Taft Assistant Superintendent customer service, sales, Clean-up/Hauling Srv. 248-919-0253 dispatch and inspection. POWER WASHERS- Incl recy PLYMOUTH Moving Sale - Cheap Rates! Garages, careeibuilderc Did we mention there is cle systems and other extras. Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 7 & 3rd, CLEANERS NEEDED potential to earn fabulous bsmls, attics. Free Est. Call Kevin 734-536-9088 9:00 -6:00pm. Furniture, F/1, M-F from 4:30pm to tips (this is where your 248-521-8818,248-489-5955 excellent customer service Household items. 1742 Old 1:00am in the Farmington skills, professional appear nportmenfs.com. Cats Salem, New England Village. Hills area $9.00 per hr. ' ance, and great personali Hottsecleanlog Call (734) 642-0081 ty come into play!). We (Homefin^c PLYMOUTH Toys, kid's offer a dynamic work envi Absolutely Free CATS-RESCUES ' clothes, household goods & Kelp Wanted-Beneral ronment with a starting QUALITY CLEANING SERVICE Covenant House Michigan Fixed, need loving homes. furniture. August 2,8am-3pm. wage between $9.00 and 20 yrs. exp. Insured. A Human Service Agency $10 OO/tiour. Being able to 248-738-4901,248-214-9898 1320 Ann Arbor Trail, btwn WOOD PIECES serving homeless & at-risk work a flexible schedule is Commercial & Residential. Sheldon and Main St. ADMINISTRATIVE 10'-2x4. youth in Detroit has the key, especially weekends Call Peggy: 734-751-2330 ASSOCIATE following position: 734-595-3646 Bogs PLYMOUTH TWP: Garage & and holidays. If you CwMtwy Lots In Minority Outreach/ believe that the customer Moving Sale. Aug. 3 & 4, Gift Planning Departments Development is always right, please Landscaping in metro Detroit. Antiques/Collectibles BULLDOG PUPPIES Garden Tools, household Officer- submit resume to: GUN EDEN CEMETERY: items, etc. 11524 Aspen. Right to Life of Michigan, AKC, 4 mos., health check, a prolife organization, Donor Database Two plots side by side in COMPLETE Near Ann Arbor Trail & 275. HUGE COLLECTION For Salel shots, micro chip, potty (www.rtl.org). Managerial Management/ 'Evergreen Gardens' section, LANDSCAPING BY experience, communica IMETRO CARS) Coke, Pinocchio, Hallmark trained. Wonderful Pets! PLYM0UTH-2 FAMILY SALE Donor Retention: $2400 for both. 517-485-1537 LACOURE SERVICES Ornaments & Disney. $2000. 734-635-6422 tion skills, financial apti Fri-Sat, Aug. 3-4, 9-7 9999 FT Person in this position Attn: H.R./QC Clean-ups, landscaping, grad Aug. 3-5,9-7pm. tude, assist with fundrais- is responsible fdr planning, 24957 Brest Road LIVONIA 4 Glen Eden Memorial ing, Sodding, hydro-seeding, 35102 Meadow Lane, SHIH TZU PUPS, AKC i Fellows Hill Ct, Country Club ing, community events; developing, implementing Taylor, Ml 48180 Park cemetery lots, worth retaining walls, ins. work, Farmington Hills, 48335. Village, off Ann Arbor Rd., W. working from a home Vet checked, shots, females, and evaluating the donor Fax: (734)946-6040 brick walks & patios. Drainage (248) 763-4133 of Ridge. Crafter retiring! office. Full-time salaried $1300/ea„ will take $1100/ea. highly socialized. $400. database management EOE 4 lawn irrigation systems, low position; benefits package. Call Laura, 828-779-4456 system and donor reten (734) 699-9525 PLYMOUTH: 42315 Hammill foundations built up. Weekly Rummage Sale/ Resumes, with cover let tion program to strengthen lawn maintenance. Haul away In., Northville Rd. Boy's & ter, to Personnel Director, CUSTOMER SERVICE ••'] Flea Market STANDARD POODLES, AKC and support the fund-rais unwanted items. Comm. Res. twin girl's infant clothing, PO Box 901, Grand ing goals and objectives of Ideal for anyone who can't ". 39 yrs exp. Lie & Ins. Free Est. Amazing family pet. Hyphd- Rapids, Ml 49509-0901; misc infant items, 2 table & CHM. Responsible for get out to work. Work from www.lacoureservlces.com NORTHVILLE Huge Rummage Allergentic. 248.636.5133 Email: [email protected]. maintaining Raiser's Edge 248-469-5955, 248-521-8818 Sale! At/to benefit Thayer's chair sets, window unit a/c, database of CHM donors home PT, schedule pick-ups ' CANTON: 1 bdrm, stove, Corner Nature Area Park. misc items. Aug. 2-4, 8-4pm. and potential donors. Also for Purple Heart. Call Mon-Fri hometownlife.com fridge, carpet & blinds. $550 8250 Napier Rd. (N/6 Mi). Fri.- Found -Pets will assist in fund raising 9-5: 734-728-4572 or email: REOFORD GAR/ESTATE SALE: ADVERTISING efforts of the Development includes heat & water, lease Moving/Storage Sat. Aug. 3-4,10-3 in barn. phoneworkinfo9aol.com & deposit. 734-455-0391 Tools, cabinets, desks, house Department and work FOUND: MALTIPOO ACCOUNT holds, kitchen, owl items, closely with the DIRECT CARE WORKER " White, 11 lbs, 9 yrs. EXECUTIVE Development Team to FARMINGTON AREA A1 At Movers At Service clothing. Thurs-Tues, August PT positions avail. Positive Estate Sales implement and execute the Adult community, quiet coun Redford area. 734-721-0145 2-7,9-6pm. 16731 Norborne. OBsrjtvHi&Ea-iiNnuc attitudes a must. Must have .' Asphalt/Blacktop/ Lie. & Insured-Efficient 3 goals of the Development HOMETOWN Department's strategic clean driving record. Starting try setting, heat/water incl. men,S75/hr. 866-633-7953 Another Bernard Davis FOUND: POODLE. Hamtramck Xlv.ctjti.tis Swlmo, SOUTH LYON - MULTIFAMILY plan. Bachelor degree, 2+ S7.61/hr. (734)394-5620 • $590/mo. Call: (734) 564-8402 Estate Sale: 313-837-1993 We're looking for cus area. 17 lbs. Light brown or August 3rd & 4th; 9am-5pm. years exp, MS Office & Aug. 2-4, 9-4pm. 53356 tomer -centric, energetic, white. Female. 734-721-0145 809 Stoney Dr., in Eagle Raiser's Edge proficiency DJ'S BLACKTOP DRIVEWAYS Painting/Decorating Whitby Way, Shelby Twp. aggressive account execu Heights Sub © 11-Mile & required. $35-40k + excel DRIVERS FARMINGTON HILLS •Paving 'Patch 'Seal Coating Paperfcaagors 48316. For more info go to: tives for the below territo Martindale. Primarily kid's lent benefits. Local Transportation co. look Maple Rldga •statesales.net ries: Free est. • www.dipaving.com. lost- Pets outdoor toys/play items; ing for professional drivers to > 23078 Mlddlabelt Rd. SEE YOU THERE!!! ' • Milford area 734-337-2157,734-397-0811 PAINTING BY ROBERT crib/toddler bed; pack & play; drive sedans and vans . All ' • Farmington area Please send resume to: Spacious 2 bdrms, C/A. • Wallpaper Removal -Int shifts Available. A valid Ml > COMMERCE TWP. Estate/ changing table; diaper palls; Attn: HR. CHM $300 sec. 50% off 1st 3 MISSING: 2 dogs, Dolly, white baby gates; car seats; girls Chauffeur license or CDL. Exc. ' •Ext • Plaster/Drywall Repair Moving Sale. Thurs-Sat. Aug If you who can follow a 2959 Martin Luther King Maltipoo 6 lbs, 8 yrs old & Jet, driving record. Must be able > mo. w/ approved credit. •Staining. 25 yrs exp. Free est. clothes; etc. <' Detroit, Ml 48208. Brick, Block & Comont 2-4, 9am-4pm. 4488 solutions-based strategy to pass a criminal background »• (24«) 473-5180 black Yorkie mix, 2 yrs old. Fax: 313-463-2222. • 248-349-7499,734-464-8147 Ravinewood Dr. Lake of sales with clients, have check and drug screen. Must '•• SOUTH LYON: Multi-family. a proven ability to close No phone calls please Sherwood. Furniture, home Reward offered. 734-721-0145 have exc. customer service > CEMENT WORK Fri-Sun, 9am-4:30pm. sales and can think big to Email: dherndon® QUALITY PAINTING decor, collectibles, house skills and a professional atti- •• FARMINGTON HILLS 1318 Buckboard Circle, take their place as part of covenanthouse.org •Driveways 'Patios 'Porches. Thorough preparation, father hold, patio furniture, exer tude. Apply in person any- »- ANNGIE APTS. cise/sports equip & much Carriage Trace Sub, 11 Mile our Advertising team with EOE •Stamped Concrete and son company for over time: ABC Transportation *- 1/2 off sec. dep. if qualified more. CASH ONLY. & Pontiac Trail. the Observer & Eccentric Best Prlcesl 734-341-6947 20 years. (248) 225-7165 Furniture, sporting goods ' FREE HEAT11 bedroom Newspapers, South Lyon 13420 Wayne Rd., & electronics. CUSTODIANS NOVI ESTATE SALE Herald, Novi News, Livonia Ml 48150 $505. 9 Mile/Middlebelt Needed for local schools. Fr! 8/3 & Sat 8/4, 9-4pm. Northville Record and 248-470-7489 TROY Huge Estate Sale $9t/hr. to start. 2nd shift. Drywall Roofing 22897 Renford, Novi 48375. Milford Times. Antiques, Mid Century. & Part-Time, Mon-Fri. with some GENERAL LABORERS Lakewoode Park Homes, HEATHERWOOD APARTMENT Vintage Collectibles, Furniture, weekends. Must have reliable Travis Contractors, LLC Leak • Rool Repairs Cranbrooke btwn 9 & 10 Mile. •College degree or equiva Duties: cleaning work HOMES NOW RENTING COMPLETE DRYWALL SRV. Silver, Porcelain, Lead Crystal, lent work experience in transportation, pass FBI/state • Flashings • Valleys • Hall Furniture, household, media/ areas and digging when 1 & 2 Bedrooms starting ® Depression & Milk Glass, Held sales. - finger print/background check Plaster Repair. All jobs wel electronics, TRAINS, etc. required. No education or $525. Under new manage • Wind Damage • Ins Claims Clocks, Mirrors, Bedroom •Proven sales track record. & drug screen. EOE. comed! Lie/Ins. Free Est. 30 248-245-3916 exp. needed. Transpor ment, $99 sec dep upon Member BBB. 30 yrs. exp. Lie sets, German Christmas •Have impeccable commu Apply online at: yrs. exp. Mark: 313-363-6738 tation from central loca approved credit. Move in by I Ins. Call: (248) 346-4321 ' PLYMOUTH ESTATE SALE Decorations and . MUCH nication skills. www.grbsinc.com tion to Job Sites provided. 07/17/12 to receive a $50 gift 13775 Ridgewood Dr. Aug. 2- MORE! A Collectors Sale! •Outstanding computer 40hrs/wk. $11.67. Email card. Call (855) 884-6554 4, 9-4. Huge Salel Beautiful Photos and Inventory list at: skills. CUSTODIANS Tile Work-Ceramic/ resume: employer.travisQ or visit the website at Electrical furniture, piano, oriental & www.ESTATECLICKS.com Needed for local schools. Marble/QiBMT* $9+/hr. to start. 2nd shift. gmail.com Attn: Ulices heatherwoodaptshomes.com hand loomed rugs, antiques August 4 & 5, 2012 We offer base + commis sion and benefits in a work Part-Time, Mon-Fri. with some Sanchez, Office Manager & primitives, flat screen TV. (10 AM to 4 PM) FAMILY ELECTRICAL • TILE WORK * environment that is stimu treadmill, Winston patio furni weekends. Must have reliable 1817 Lakewood St. Troy, lating and fast-paced transportation, pass FBI/state Cona'osyTownhDusas City cert. Violations corrected. Wall, Kitchen Backsplash ture, folk art, pottery & decor, GENERAL SERVICE i Ml 48083 along with opportunities finger print/background check Service changes or any small Small Floor Areas tools, more. Pics & details Change oil, mounting tires, < for career growth with & drug screen. E.O.E. job. Free est. 734-422-8080 31 yrs, Insured 248-667-1739 www.TLC-estatesales.com WAYNE: Clothes, toys, house Gannett Co. Inc. clean shop, etc. Experience I Dearborn/Melvlndale: End Apply online at: hold goods, swing set, Band preferred. Full-Time. Apply at: j unit condo. 2 bdrm, attached www.grbslnc.com flex, CDs, 66 Mustang parts, Email resumes to Goodyear Store , garage, like new. Bad credit Brick, Block & Cement HonseboM Boost more. Thurs. 1-7, Fri. 9-7, Idranginis® 35235 W. Warren, Westland. -' may be okay. 248-224-6696 Sat. 12-8. 33745 Clinton St. hometownlife.com ART DECO DINING ROOM: E/Howe Rd., S/Michigan Ave. Attn: Sales , TAYLOR: 2 bedroom. Glass & Black Lacquer Table, EEOC Available NOW. Like new. plus 4 wine lacquer with Barage/Moving Sales WESTLAND- Yard sale! 35140 mixed print seats, $195; 2 Reach Bad credit may be okay. Florence, N of Cherry Hill, E of black lacquer plant stands, CASHIER • (248) 224-6696 Wayne Rd. Sat & Sun 10-6pm. even more potential $50. 8x10 wool area rug, BLOOMFIELD HILLS FT & PT $225. 2 black lacquer antique Clothing, computer desk, toys, "We Work ESTATE SALE: Southfield. Call Sid: employees with an oriental chest, $150. Small 2454 Middlebelt, Thurs-Sat, old games, and misc items. (248)860-4499 Horns For Root glass deco occasional table, Aug 2-4,10-4pm. House is Observer & Eccentric $50. 8 cream sheers & cus packed. Pottery, art, china, WESTLAND: Estate Sale. 405 tom valances, $175. Antique CHILD CARE ASSISTANT For Your collectibles, nice furniture, Ravinecrest Lane. Aug. 2-4, and Hometown DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Tiered White Metal & Crystal Full & Part-Time. tools & more. No early 9-5. Household items, tools, 24362 Powers Chandelier, $450. Christian Center in Plymouth. Recruitment Package! birds and reasonable. toys, X-mas decor, Med sup 3 bdrm, garage, stove/fridge, Call: (734) 420-0402 (734) 455-3196 REA& SON CEMENT CO. Pics on estatesales.net . plies. Cherry Hill/Newburgh. / $650/mo. Showing Wed., homrtmnlife.com | 28726 Plymouth Rd BEDROOM SET, twin walnut, Sat. & Sun at 4:45pm. CANTON ESTATE SALE 50888 complete $250, Antique hexo- Call lo place your ad at '• (313) 920-5966 1 Livonia, Ml 48150 Warren Rd. Thurs-Fri-Sat., RICYCIfTHlS.jq, gon lamp table, desk. Hand & 10am-5pm. Custom furniture, NfW5PAPfR <5p 1-800-579-SELLI7355) DETROIT - New Center Mid- a Driveways, garage floors, power tools. 248-853-6457 entertainment center, col Town, lease w/option to buy. lectibles, queen bedset, cloth I porches, awnings, railings, CHAIRS 6arage/Movlng Sales 3 bdrm, 2 bath, library, living ing, home decor & more! > room, dining room, kitchen, 1 brickwork. Flexsteel chair with fish motif hardwood floors, unattached fabric includes ottoman $100. CANTON- MOVING SALE: garage. Dishwasher/stove • We also build garages! Wisconsin Chair Co. rocker Furniture, baby items, .1 i ' kcrriari, Ky- Included. $1200/mo. Please $75. 313.937.9478 •vy.ju I JittSBjV?. call, must see! 313-492-1115. aquarium. 8/3 - 8/5,9-5pm. '"--; »***; It««**«» I*A 43156 Lancelot, off Palmer .-~r, :^.'».l «Jmr tZX r 734-425-7966 DINING RM TABLE- 35" X 54', fn *.*** { HtrswtT b. L with one leaf seats 10-12. 6 btwn Lilley & Sheldon. •.M™ * — • ifgn trtir *.M GARDEN CITY: 3 bdrm I Call today for a Free Estimate! chairs. Wooden table with brick home w/ bsmt. '* tV Jjs*a.k\t^MV >«^ViaW^H*l^H*B^BV*- ' white Inlaid tiled top. $300. DEARBORN Moving: Must ^ft'tf t*en Very nice neighborhood, Sell! Solid Wood New •. «ttl^«Kv%&&^c=*r3L«f\ Call: (248) 851-0510 $1,000/mo + utilities. Single Bed w/Mattress and «&t ^%»^»*.~«ai-jiTft;c4irv: 1,,7,¾¾¾¾^ Call: (734) 260-1645 DINING ROOM Bedding; Floor to Ceiling TABLE/CHAIRS Wood Cabinet-3 Large ; Shelves and 1 Large Door; INKSTER Avondale & Inkster Gorman Special glass top din JS»V*JV"-£« ~ ' - ""*"**'* Garages ing table (4'x7'), w/2 imported Oak Large Roll-Top Desk; Rd., 3 bdrm bungalow, car fHM&l £88 '' rSST-ismr pedestals; 8 upholstered Singer Cabinet Model peted, bsmt. Very good condi chairs & 1 glass accent table. Electronic Sewing Machine. fCA**K1l tion. $695/mo. 865-458-8506. $1600/best. g-jason9sbcglob- Call 313-271-2658 or 313- /t«ta»i al.net for photos or to contact. 580-8031 lor pricing info. '•-. /aetentJEa WESTLAND SCHOOLS- iiiisjlteii /c Remodeled 4 bdrm brick SINGER 401A Sewing ~" £%rg FARMINGTON - 2-FAMILY Am'edi home with finished bsmt, BWILDIISJ'G Machine, $75 Port-a-Crib, Aug. 2 & 3, 9am-4pm, 23650 ;rm Tatm deck, all appll, 2 car detached l-jjjw-i;. $10. 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