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Wagon Wheel mobile home fire, but Mei er said foul play badly that fire officials early on CANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT community, but her relatives isn’t suspected. couldn’t determine it wa s a Fire officials are honoring the family's wishes not to identify the wo m a n have asked that her na m e not " W e do not believe it is sus­ w o m a n , though further in­ w h o died in this mobile h o m e fire. be disclosed. picious,” he said. vestigation revealed it was. “H e r identity is not going to T h e wo m a n wa s alone inside In what proved a risky situa­ be released,” Fire Chief Joshua the ho m e that caught fire about tion for firefighters, they en­ h eavy fire and heat forced the debris to find the body, Meier said. “We ’re going to 4 a.m. We d n e s d a y in the Wa g o n tered the rear door and ma d e it t h e m out. respect the family’s privacy W h e e l neighborhood off Mott, midway through the home T h e y fought the fire from [email protected] a nd wishes at this point.” between Ridge and Denton toward the living ro o m before outside and then sifted through Twitter: ©CantonObserver

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Canton police nabbed a 23-year-old suspect am i d accu­ sations he broke into two piz­ zerias in Canton and Plymouth townships before he was cap­ tured in Canton while allegedly attempting a third burglary. Spencer Jur- cak Hall of Ca n ­ ton wa s arrest­ ed about 4:15 a.m. Monday Hall after police say he tried to flee the scene of an attempted break-in at the Jet’s Pizza near Cherry Hill and Canton Center. His arrest ca m e after police say two other Jet’s Pizza shops already had been broken into after 1 a.m. Monday, one near BRINGING IN THE BARD See BURGLAR, Page A2 Shakespeare Festival makes Canton for Liberty Festival. After meet­ ing with Tobin and other Village Theater Village Theater its second h o m e staffers, MS F folks we r e sold. “A lot of it wa s meeting (Tobin) and By Brad Kadrich the people at the Village Theater,” said Staff Writer Jan Blixt, in her sixth year as M S F ’s Boone and Tooson-Boone artistic director. “It’s about us bringing Jennifer Tobin has been trying for our show to the community of Canton.” years to build a Shakespeare festival at For 21 years, Blixt said, the Michigan the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in o Shakespeare Festival has inspired and Pair avoids jail Canton, with no success. * entertained a diverse audience, further N o w she’s doing the next best thing. developing an appreciation for profes­ Since people wo n ’t co m e to Shakespeare, sional performances of Shakespeare’s for assault she’s bringing Shakespeare to them. w or ks and other classical plays. T h e Michigan Shakespeare Festival, which makes its ho m e at the Ba u g h m a n Best around involving Theatre in Jackson, brings the final S he called M S F the “best theater in three we e k s of its 2015 season to Canton A. •' a " the region and probably in Michigan” gun, chain starting July 29. a nd said no w Canton will benefit from It’s a coup that’s got Tobin crowing. that reputation. By Darrell Clem " Wh at turns me on the most is it ups “Canton is no w hosting the best of the Staff Writer our game," said Tobin, wh o runs the best,” Blixt said. “W e ’re good because Village Theater. “T h e y ’re seasoned ac­ people are enjoying our show. Ou r audi­ A Canton wo m a n has been tors, blended nicely with you ng actors. ences are being ma d e ‘happy’ by our placed on probation for three It’s like the ingredients in a good meal. shows. So m e of the folks, especially years for brandishing a ha n d ­ These are incredible actors, directed MSF s o m e of the men, are being dragged in, gun and threatening another and designed by professionals. It’s excit­ David Blixt played Macbeth during the 2014 but once they see it, they’re the first w o m a n outside the Mc D o n ­ ing to bring half their season to Canton." Michigan Shakespeare Festival, a play directed ones in line for season passes.” ald’s restaurant on Michigan b y his wife Jan. Th e tw o me t doing a It’s not the first time MS F has moved. A v e n u e near Lotz. Sold on Canton production of "Taming of the Shrew." T h e theater tried going off-site back in Antoinette Ho p e Boone, 37, According to Tbbin, the pairing ca m e 2007, Blixt said, but it didn’t wo r k out averted a prison term Tbesday out of conversations between folks affil­ well and theater officials hadn’t consid­ during her sentencing in iated with the Village Theater and so m e O n e thing led to another and officials ering mo v i n g it again. W a y n e County Circuit Court people in the dr a m a pro g r a m at Eastern from the Michigan Shakespeare Festival after she pleaded guilty to Michigan University. were making the trip from Jackson to See THEATER, Page A2 See ASSAULT. Page A2

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A proposed Plymouth-Plymouth w or ks for all parties ” Staff Writer purchase agreement is Township public taxing on the agenda for the authority that would Behind schedule Despite a delay in Tuesday, Feb. 10, Board raise mo n e y to remodel Soenen said the pro­ their timetable of a year of Education meeting. and rebuild the complex ject’s time line is at least or more, backers of the “W e believe we are and run it as a recreation 12 months behind what proposed Plymouth Arts very close to reaching an and arts center for both w a s originally proposed. and Recreation Complex agreement with the communities. 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family,” Blixt said. “Peo ­ Boone wielded a chain THEATER ple are realizing it’s a ASSAULT and threatened the viable entertainment Inkster victim. Continued from Page A1 option. Do n ’t wor ry about Continued from Page A1 T h e cousins could what you wear. We ’ll have faced up to four Until now. wear the costumes.” assault with a dangeous years in prison, but But it’s not a traveling M S F actors will stage weapon. their guilty pleas have production, she pointed three plays this season: Authorities agreed allowed them to remain out. M S F will actually Shakespeare’s A Mid­ to dismiss charges of free as long as they close its sh o w in Jackson summer Night's Dream felony firearm and stay out of trouble. after the first two wee ks a nd Henry IV and The carrying a concealed Boone and Tooson- and mo v e to Canton for Rivals, written by Rich­ weapon. Boone were charged the final three weeks. ard Brinsley Sheridan. Boone was charged after police say they Blixt said the plays after police say she trailed the victim in a Dying art? are chosen to try to pro­ threatened a 30-year- car along Michigan S he said a prevailing vide a well-rounded ex­ old Inkster wo m a n A v e n u e and pulled into opinion is that theater is perience to theater-go­ w h e n tempers flared the McDonald’s parking "a dying art,” in part ers. MSF over a ma n Boone and lot. Th e victim told because people hesitate T h e Michigan Shakespeare Festival is bringing its cast of the victim had both authorities the assail­ to go because they don ’t Supportive actors professional actors to the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in dated. ants had swerved into k n o w what to wear and “W e we r e doing Canton. B o o n e ’s cousin, 19- her lane, threw objects people think theater is ‘Shakespeare’s greatest year-old Alyah Chaur- at her car and yelled at something that “is not for hits’ most of the time,” ice Tooson-Boone of her. them.” Blixt said. "N o w we try third play to try to round formance.” Inkster, also has avoid­ T h e victim told po­ “W e ’re trying to ma k e to do one well-known out the season so there’s Tobin said having MS F ed a prison te r m after lice she had begun it as easy as possible for Shakespeare, one Shake­ something for everyone.” at the Village Theater she pleaded guilty to dating a ma n formerly as ma n y people as pos­ speare that mak es people Tobin’s favorite part is will “elevate Canton.” assault with a danger­ involved with Boone. A sible to see what we do say, T didn’t realize that the fact the actors wo r k "It will create a credi­ ous weapon. friend of the victim and be c o m e part of our w a s Shakespeare’ and the in repertory. Actors wh o bility, not only for MSF, However, Assistant also told police she felt are stars in one sh o w but for the Village Th e a ­ Wayne County Prose­ threatened during the m a y be background ac­ ter,” she said. “W e have cutor Maria Miller said incident. tors in another. brilliant local groups, but she couldn’t divulge the T h e victim told po­ M S F General Ma n ­ if you ’re a seasoned thea­ terms of Tooson- lice she got a baseball ager No n a Bennett said ter-goer, you want so m e ­ B o o n e ’s sentencing. bat out of her car in an O B S E l f E R that system works be­ thing mo r e professional.. Because of her age, attempt to defend her­ cause the actors care N o w you don ’t have to go Tooson-Boone qualified self before the dispute Published Su n d a y an d Thursday by Observer & Eccentric Me d ' a about each other. to Detroit or Stratford. It for sentencing under w a s broken up as police “T h e actors are so Community Office: will bring the community the Holmes Youthful arrived. 29725 Hudson Drive • Novi Ml 48377 • 866-887-2737 incredibly supportive of actors in contact with Trainee Act, a mo v e Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each other,” Bennett said. these professionals and it that allows her to keep [email protected] hometownlife.com " T h e y ’re there for each will inspire them.” the incident off her Twitter: @CantonObsen/er other. Th e y ’re listening Editor Brad Kadrich Sports: Tim Smith record. 734-972-0919 734-624-3379 734-469-4128 to each other on stage [email protected] Early on, Canton Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] a nd it sho ws in the per­ Twitter: @bkadrich police had said Tooson-

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* r i Philharmonic Library giving free books to spur reading By Darrell Clem “T h e plan is to distribute tribute th e m by April 30, “I’m always reading a c o n c e r t to Staff Writer the books to reach non-read­ ideally not only to friends, book or listening to an audio ers, especially," said Laurie but also to others. Recipients, book," she said. Forget for a mo m e n t the Golden, the library’s co m m u ­ in turn, ma y keep the book or T h e all-ages Canton Bo o k latest digital devices that nity relations department pass it on. Project project falls under feature allow avid readers to be c o m e head. “W e wa n t to really Beth Shaum, a middle the library’s mission, Co n ­ engrossed in their favorite reach out to people wh o don’t school English teacher and necting Your Community, and e-books. regularly read - or ma y b e Canton resident, said she is is possible because of a local stars Canton Public Library they stopped reading because considering applying to re­ $2,000 grant from the Pitney patrons wh o relish holding a they had kids or got busy at ceive books to encourage her B o w e s Corp. The Michigan Philharmonic book, turning its pages, read­ work.” students to read more. T h e project is modeled presents From Motown to Ma m m a ing every wo r d and then Patrons can go to “I wa s really excited wh e n after an effort, no w defunct Mia: The Sensational '60s & '70s, passing it on to a friend no w www.cantonpl.org and apply I first heard about it,” she in the United States, called Saturday, Feb. 14, at Th e Village have an ally. for the Canton Bo o k Project said. “As a middle school World Bo o k Night. Theater at Cherry T h e library is embarking before Ma r c h 7. Th e library teacher, I kn o w it’s hard “W e hope that people wh o Hill in Canton. on a plan to spend $2,000 to plans to pick the most con­ sometimes to get kids excited are not actively engaged in D u e to high de­ b uy multiple copies of books vincing applicants, buy sev­ about reading. I think this is a reading books will receive mand, Philharmonic a nd give th e m - free of eral copies of their favorite step in the right direction.” the book and enjoy it and that officials said, two charge - to patrons wh o book and hand the m out dur­ Shaum, wh o estimated she it will spark an interest to performances are agree to distribute th e m in ing a distribution night April reads 100 or mo r e books at keep reading,” Golden said, scheduled - a mati­ the Canton community. 16, which coincides with Na ­ year, is am o n g those wh o adding later, “W e ’re very nee at 4 p.m. and an It’s an effort, the Canton tional Library Week. believe the Canton Bo o k excited about it.” evening concert at Calzone B o o k Project, intended to Patrons receiving the Project could inspire others 7:30 p.m., with a encourage reading. books have to agree to dis­ to read. [email protected] special pre- or post­ concert Valentine’s D a y dinner option available at 502 O N CA M P U S Grille, next door to the theater, at 5:30 University of Monica Rose Mackie, Col­ Arts and Sciences; Steven Mercy College p.m. Nebraska-Lincoln lege of Education and Hu ­ Manser, College of Business T h e concert cele­ m a n Sciences, junior, pre- A d m in ; Victoria Massey, Tetyana Landon, a sopho­ brates the “Ag e of Norris T h e University of Ne ­ Spanish education major. Health and H u m a n Services; more nursing student from Aquarius” with m u ­ braska-Lincoln has an­ Brianne Miller, Health and Canton, ma d e the dean’s list sic of the Te m p t a ­ n ounced its dean’s list for Bowling Green H u m a n Services. a nd Rachel Lewkut, a junior tions, the Supremes, the fall semester of the 2014- Bowling Gr e e n State Plymouth students named in nursing pre-licensure Stevie Wonder, the 15 academic year. Those University has announced to the list include Kevin from Canton, ma d e the hon­ Rolling Stones and n a m e d included the follow­ the undergraduate students Delapaz, Education & Hu ­ or’s list wh e n Me r c y (Ohio) m a n y more. ing area students: w h o have been na m e d to the m a n Development; Jake College announced its fall T h e concert will » Canton - James Chris­ fall semester dean’s list for Genrich, College of Business semester honors. also feature the tian Maciag, College of Arts achieving grade-point aver­ A d m in ; Mariah Lax, Health To be na m e d on the dean’s vocal talents of local and Sciences, junior, ma t h e ­ ages of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 a nd H u m a n Services; Cory- list, a student mu s t achieve stars wh o have Walls matics major; and Lindsay scale. don Martin, Col of Tech a grade-point average of 3.3 m a d e it big in the Marie Spaulding, College of Canton students na m e d to Arch & Appl Engr; and Ra­ or higher and be enrolled for musical world: Kathryn Calzone, Arts and Sciences, senior, the list include Lauren chel Winters, College of 12 or mo r e credit hours. Lauren Norris and Taylor Walls. psychology major. Beauregard, College of Arts Business Admin. To be na m e d on the hon­ Calzone and Norris are graduates » Ply mo ut h - Erin Nicole a nd Sciences; Nicole Brax­ » Darrell White II of Ply­ or’s list, a student must of Plymouth-Canton Community Lyddon, College of Educa­ ton, College of Business mouth graduated from achieve a grade-point aver­ Schools. tion and H u m a n Sciences, A d m in ; Michael Flory, Col­ Bowling Green cu m laude age of 3.3 or higher and be Calzone studied voice at the freshman, nutrition and lege of Business Admin; with his bachelor of arts enroUed for 6-11 credit Interlochen Arts Ac a d e m y and health sciences major; and Amanda Glass, College of degree. hours. received her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance at the Ne w England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Norris earned her ma s ­ PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR ter’s degree in musical theater performance from the Royal Con­ PARENTING TIPS Contact: To register, go to concerns any residents of his district Locations: Monday, Panera Bread, 41950 Ford Road, Canton; Saturday, servatoire of Scotland. Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-8:30 http^/community education. m a y have. This is an opportunity for Walls is a junior at Ma d o n n a p.m. pccs.k12.mi.us/ local residents to meet with Colbeck Leo's Coney Island, 9624 Belleville to address issues related to state Road, Belleville University majoring in music Location: Tonda Elementary School, COLBECK HOURS government. No appointment is Details: State Rep. Kristy Pagan, 46501 Warren, Canton Dates/Times/Locations: Monday, management and serves as an necessary. D-Canton, announces the schedule intern with the Michigan Phil­ Details: In "Top 10 Essential Par­ Feb. 2, 6-7 p.m., Plymouth District Library. 223. S. Main, Plymouth; Contact: For mo r e information or to for her monthly coffee hours. Pagan harmonic. Walls wa s also a recent enting Strategies for Success," Dr. contact Colbeck, go to www.senator- invites residents to join her to discuss contestant on TV ’s American Idol P a m McCaskill, owner/director of Friday, Feb. 6, 4-5 p.m., Wa y n e Public Library, 3737 S. Wa y n e Road patrickcolbeck.com or call 517-373- their thoughts and ideas about ho w a nd sings locally in her band At h ­ McCaskill Family Services, will pre­ 5713. she can best represent and address sent the "best of the best" parenting Details: State Sen. Patrick Colbeck ens Creek. PAGAN HOURS the needs of her constituents. Pagan F or tickets and information, tips for managing behavior, improv­ and District Manager Penny Crider encourages interested residents to ing self-esteem, and motivation. 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T h e projects varied, but the results we r e all the same: A successful annual science expo at Farrand Elementary School. Students putting together projects as wide-ranging as cultivating brine shrimp and extracting D N A ma d e the 2015 expo, held at Farrand last week, a good one. "The projects we r e am b i ­ tious and thought-provoking," event chair Julie Tafelski said. “M a n y co m m e n t e d on the higher-level thinking involved with the projects.” FARRAND ELEMENTARY Staffers fr o m the An n Ar ­ Student Theddie Brooks questions a Wildlife Safari expert on an armadillo. bor Hands-On Museum were there, engaging participants in 10 different hands-on stations. FARRAND M e m b e r s of the Ke y Club ELEMENTARY from the Plymouth-Canton A M Lievense, Educational Park we r e also on m o t h e r of hand as volunteers to assist first-grader with these stations (one of the Benji. gets to favorites, Tafelski said, was enjoy a the Bubble Station). hands-on Wildlife Safari wa s also experience there and shared an hour-long with Wildlife presentation of exotic animals. Safari. “T h e y we r e a hit with the audience as they allow hands on during their presentation,” Tafelski said. “In science, one should never stop questioning a nd that is what we aim to accomplish - active question­ ing and involvement in science on the part of the you ng people in the Farrand community.” FARRAND ELEMENTARY O n e of the Wildlife Safari animals: A hu g e reticulated python.

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T h e Northville City Fire Department cele­ brated its 125th anniver­ sary on Jan. ?3 with so m e special guests - the 2015 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, including team players, coaches and executives, along with Northville co m m u n i t y mem be rs . A highlight of the event wa s the competi­ tion between players Alex Avila and Joe Na ­ than to see wh o could suit up in firefighter gear the fastest. During a ques- tion-and-answer session, Nathan said he had two d r e a m s as a boy: first to be a baseball player and, if that didn’t wo r k out, then to be a firefighter. “I have the utmost respect for th e m and what they do," Nathan said. T he gear weighs around 70 pounds and all firefighters are expected to put it on in less than a minute, according to N C F D Chief Steve Ott. At 58 seconds, catcher Avila just edged out pitcher JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Nathan, wh o also broke Detroit Tigers ma n a g e r Brad Au s m u s shakes hands Jan. 23 with Northville Fire Chief Steve Ott as the Tigers Winter Caravan m a d e a pit stop at the Northville Fire the one-minute mark. Department. " W e ’re glad they could be here to ma r k this anniversary with us. This is a lot of fun,” Ott said while everyone collected inside the fire station in d o w n t o w n Northville. T o w a r d the end of the event, the players gath­ ered inside city council chambers and answered questions from an audi­ ence while gifts were raffled off. Th e consen­ sus am o n g the players w as that, although the division has improved, the Tigers have another talented te a m and they’re looking forward to the JO H N HEIDER | STAFF PHO TOGRA PHER season starting in April. Northville Ma y o r Chris Johnson (right) talks with Detroit Tigers players Wy n t o n Bernard (left) an d Blaine Hardy. Fire department anniversary Established in 1890, the NC F D remains a department wh e r e ser­ vice to co m m u n i t y is the m a i n mission. Th e all­ volunteer department, which gets about 1,600 JOH N HEIDER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER calls a year, has gr o w n Northville firefighter Jon Ponte (left) helps get Tigers catcher Alex Avila into his turn-out gear over the years and no w during a Jan. 23 visit to the department's station on We s t Ma i n Street. Th e firefighters didn't includes coverage of the m a k e Avila go on a run with them, but instead put him in a competition with pitcher Joe city of Plymouth. Nat h a n to see wh o could do n the gear quicker. The NC F D provides fire suppression, basic life support EM S , fire prevention and inspec­ tion services and public education for the cities of Northville and Plymouth, operating out of three stations. Th e department is staffed by a full-time chief and 55 part-time and paid on-call fire­ fighters and EM S re­ sponders. Between the two cit­ said the co m m u n i t y is dedication that it’s mo r e ies, the department blessed to have such a than just a job. I’m proud serves an area of 4.5 fire department. of this department." square miles and a resi­ "This fire department dential population of is really special," John­ Ihuhman ©hometownlife.com JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 15,000. son said. "Because it’s 517-294-4215 Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander laughs as he takes a ph o t o of catcher Alex Avila dressed May or Chris Johnson volunteer, it sho ws a Twitter: ©Ihuhman u p in firefighters gear while being interviewed.

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After being diagnosed D A T E OF HE A R I N G : Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in 2013, Do n a h u e wa s TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 p m . approached by the foun­ P L A C E O F HE A R I N G : Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road dation, which asked her for ideas of a wish. C o m ­ N O T I C E IS H E A R B Y GI V E N that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of ing fr o m a sports-loving Plymouth, on its own motion, proposes to amend the text of Zoning Ordinance No. 99 by adding family, her first idea was Section 27.1, Nonconforming Lots or Parcels of Record in the R-l District, to Article XXVII heading to the Super Nonconformities, and amending the language of Sections 28.3.2 and 28.4.3 in Article XXVIII, Special Provisions, as follows: Bowl. After putting in the request last year, she MAUREEN DONAHUE 1. ARTICLE XXVII, NONCONFORMITIES, IS PROPOSED TO BE A MENDED BY found out a few months A d d y Do nahue, 16, of Livonia is he a d e d to the Super Bo w l in ADDING SECTION 27.1 later it had been granted. Arizona after the Make-A-Wish Foundation wa s able to grant SEC 27.1 NONCONFORMING LOTS OR PARCELS OF RECORD IN THE R-l “I wa s just very excit­ her wish. Don a h u e wa s diagnosed with bone cancer in 2013. DISTRICT ed,” she said. It is recognized that within the R-l District, there are recorded lots or parcels of record, Donahue has been which lawfully existed at the time of adoption of this Ordinance, which do not meet the active in sports for ma n y the ga m e doing other they’re doing this for us,” minimum requirements for width or area. The purpose of this Section is to allow such years, playing both soc­ activities, including a M a u r e e n Do n a h u e said. lots or parcels of record to be utilized, as long as reasonable living standards can be cer and basketball. She tour of University of "It’s just one of those provided. played basketball for Phoenix Stadium. Th e y ’ll things that ma k e her feel The following regulations shall apply to nonconforming lots or parcels of record within Divine Child until her stay in Arizona until that people are behind the R-l District: disease resulted in one of early next week. her and supporting her." her legs being amputat­ Donahue’s mother, A d d y Do n a h u e said 1 Development of Nonconforming Lots of Parcels of Record within the R-l Maureen Donahue, said while she wishes it was District ed. Despite the loss, Do n ­ ahue still stays active it’ll be a great experience the Detroit Lions playing A single-family dwelling and customary accessory structures ma y be erected on any with the team as mu c h as for the family that has a this weekend, she’s pull­ single lot or parcel of record in the R-l District that was in existence at the effective she can. love of sports in their ing for the Patriots to win date of adoption or amendment of this Section. This provision shall apply even if veins. the game. But heading the lot or parcel does not meet the minimum area or width requirements of the R-l Several of her class­ District, provided that any principal or accessory structure constructed on the lot or mates have already re­ "Our kids have always out for a long we e k e n d parcel complies with all other yard, floor area, height, and access requirements of the quested stories fr o m the played sports. Ou r son with her family will ma k e R-l District. g a m e wh e n she and her loves football,” she said. the experience of watch­ family get back to Michi­ "That’s wh a t we do on ing the ga m e that mu c h 2. Review and Approval Procedure gan next week. Sundays. Wa t c h football better. An application for the construction of a single-family residence on a nonconforming " T h e y ’re all just excit­ a nd ma k e chili.” “I think it’s going to lot or parcel of record in the R-l District shall be submitted to the Chief Building ed I’m going and to get S he said the wish, m a k e the experience a lot Official for review and approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit. In back and tell th e m ho w it granted to 10 youngsters better being with my reviewing the application, the Chief Building Official shall determine that all across the country by the family,” she said. other requirements not involving area or width have been met. In addition, the was,’’ she said. Chief Building Official shall determine whether any additional information and/or Donahue, along with foundation, will be a nice dveselenak© approvals must be obtained to ensure compliance with this Section, and to preserve her mother, father and reprieve fr o m the the general public health, safety, and welfare. brother, planned on leav­ thoughts of doctors and hometownlife.com ing Thursday and spend treatment for a fe w days. 734-678-6728 3 Variation to Yard Requirements time in Phoenix before " W e feel blessed that Tv/itter: ©DavidVeselenak If the nonconforming lot or parcel in the R-l District requires a variation of the yard requirements in order to erect a structure, then such structure shall be permitted only if a variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2. ARTICLE XXVII, NONCONFORMITIES, IS PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE BY REVISING THE NUMBERING OF EXISTING SECTION 27.1 TO 27.2, AND RENUMBERING THE SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS ACCORDINGLY. Pursuant to federal guidelines, the Charter Township of Plymouth decided on 3. AR T I C L E XXVin. SPECIAL PROVISIONS, IS PROPOSED TO BE AM E N D E D BY January 13, 2015 to submit the following projects for funding from the 2015 ADDING THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE TO PARAGRAPH 2 OF SECTION 28.3, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS, AS SH O W N IN BOLD AND UNDERLINED: LOCATION 2015 PROJECTS ESTIMATED ALLOCATION 2 Dimensional Standards 201 South Main Such dwelling units shall comply with the minimum standards listed in Article 20 3850 2nd, Wayne. MI SENIOR SERVICES $ 7,000 for the zoning district in which it is located, including minimum lot area, minimum 1160 Sheridan T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PR O G R A M $ 7,000 lot width, minimum floor area, required setbacks, and ma x i m u m building height, 46640 Ann Arbor Tr. ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT TOWNSHIP PARK $ 68,252 except as p rovided in Section 27.1 for nonconforming lots or parcel? of 9955 N. Haggerty Rd A D M I N I S T R A T I O N f record in the R-l District. T O T A L $ 91,391 4. ARTICLE XXVIII, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, IS PR O P O S E D TO BE AM E N D E D BY AD D I N G Published: February 1.2015 THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE TO PARAGRAPH 3 OF SECTION 28.4, DWELLING LOCATIONS. AS SH O W N IN BOLD AN D UNDERLINED: 3. Lot Width Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Even- single family dwelling shall be located on a lot, parcel or tract of land having Technology Department a width of not less than sixty <60) feet at the front or rear building line, whichever is 4 5 4 S.. Ha r v e y St. less, except as provided in Section 27.1 for nonconforming lots or parcels of record in the R-l District. Plymouth, M I 48170 734-416-2700 N O T I C E IS F U R T H E R G I V E N that persons interested are requested to be present. Pertinent information relative to the proposed text amendments m a y be examined at the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Plymouth Township Division of Public Services, Community Development Department, during regular business hours from 8.00 AM to 4:30 PM. Written comments will be received prior to R F P - U S F FO R M 470/FY2015-The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community the meeting and ma y be mailed to 9955 N. Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 or call 734-354- Schools will accept bids for services and equipment for FY2015 of the Universal Services 3270, ext. 5. The meeting will be held in the Meeting Room at Tow-nship Hall which is located Fund (USF) E-rate Program. Specifications are available from the following web site: at 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth Township. MI 48170. At the public hearing, the Planning httoV/triple-r us/erate/RFP-PCCSFYLS.odf. click on US F FY2015 - RFP. You may also obtain Commission ma y recommend approval of the text changes as proposed, or as amended. a copy of the RF P at the E.J. McClendon Center, 454 S. Harvey St., Plymouth, MI 48170 All questions regarding this RF P should be directed to Elson Liu at elson liu@j>cc8kl2.com. RI Ps P L E A S E TA K E NO T E : The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed will be received in the Technology Department until 2 PM on February 11,2015. The Plymouth- materials being considered at all Township meetings to individuals with disabilities at the Canton Community Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject or decline all bids. meetings hearings upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by- writing or Statement of Assurance of Compliance with Federal La w calling the Supervisors Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. 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For a while Friday, it just didn’t s e e m like Canton’s night. Exhibit A wa s a 6-2 deficit for the host Chiefs against Westland John Glenn after the first quarter of a K L A A South Division varsity girls basketball match-up. Exhibit B, with just over three minutes left in the first half and the Rockets up 8-3, took place wh e n Chiefs senior Alanna Br o w n took the front end of a one-on-one free- throw chance. Th e ball hu n g on the front lip of the rim for a second or t wo before finally dropping through the cylinder. John Glenn maintained a lead until Canton sophomore Brianna Finn drained back-to-back treys —

one from the right wing, the other A N D R E W RUBENSTEIN. M D from the left wing — to put the Plymouth 119-pounder Brandon Harris gets the upper hand on Canton's Ben Sa m o y Wednesday night. Chiefs up 15-13 at halftime. F r o m there, it wa s a back-and- forth, defensive battle in which the Chiefs ultimately prevailed, 37-33. Canton outscored the visitors 16-8 in the fourth, sparked by several im ­ portant steals. “That’s the test of a good team, being in a tough situation in crunch S P L I T D E C I S I O N time and having to ma k e plays,” Canton head coach Kevin Palmer said. "W e ’re a you ng group, we only got the two seniors, so I wa s happy Plymouth grapplers drop tough dual to Franklin, to see that so m e of our younger kids stepped up and kind of ow n e d the but bounce back to post big victory over Canton See CHIEFS, Page B2 By Tim Smith Staff Writer A N D R E W RUBENSTEIN, M D Ply mo ut h ’s varsity boys wrestling Getting ready team couldn’t overtake Livonia Frank­ to start the lin in the opener of We d n e s d a y ’s second period K L A A South quad as the host-W'ildcats of their lost 35-33. heavyweight But that disappointment didn’t b o u t are carry over into Plymouth’s second Plymouth's dual of the night, against ca m p u s rival Michael Jordan Canton. Th e Wildcats took care of and Canton's business against the yo u n g Chiefs, A d a m 52-15 to improve to 17-10 overall and Armesto. 3-2 in the division. “Canton’s te a m ’s struggling this year,” said Plymouth head coach Quinn Guernsey, about whether his team might have been looking past the Patriots in order to concentrate on Canton. "M a y b e so m e w h e r e in the back of their minds. But we kn e w c o m i n g in that as a te a m we needed to matches against Canton, which was K L A A website) also were defeated wrestle well against Franklin and nice and the guys wrestled well in it.” 48-23 by Livonia Churchill in one of Canton would take care of itself. We Canton head coach Cory Mancuso the other duals. J OH N KEMSKI | EXPRESS P H O T O didn’t wrestle well against Franklin. didn’t let his te a m ’s relative inexperi­ “W e didn’t wrestle at our best,” Pulling up to take a ju m p e r over “It wa s nice we didn’t let that (loss) ence excuse ho w his te a m fared. Westland John Glenn defenders is stick with us. W e wo n the winnable T h e Chiefs (1-6,1-4 according to the See WRESTLING, Page B3 Canton's Erin Hult.

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By Brad Emons play while scrambling on the Northville junior guard Staff Writer floor for a loose ball to help Justin Zi m b o then drove the preserve a 62-60 K L A A Central lane in the waning seconds, but T h e last player Northville Division victory over the host w a s stuffed by Topolovec, wh o might want to see in the K L A A Mustangs. gained possession and dribbled playoffs or Class A district The win keeps Salem, now into the front court, only to tournament is Ke n n y Tbpolo- 9-3 overall and 5-1 in the divi­ momentarily lose control. vec. sion, one ga m e behind K L A A T h e 6-foot-6 junior from Central leader Novi. Quick thinking Salem beat the Mustangs with Northville (7-5,2-4) certain­ Diving on the floor with the a free throw with only three ly had its chances in the final ball heading out of bounds, seconds left Jan. 9 to give the minute do w n a point, 61-60, but Topolovec ca m e up with the R oc ks a 47-46 win. the Mustangs missed two put- ball and called timeout with 2.1 A n d it wa s Tbpolovec again backs and couldn’t convert the seconds remaining to keep the Friday night as he ca m e up go-ahead shot after David ball in Sal em ’s possession. with a key block in the waning Morrissey ca m e up with a steal "I wa s just trying to take JOH N HEIDER | STAFF PHO TOGRA PHER seconds and alertly called a at mid-court with 30 seconds Northville's Justin Ja m e s splits Salem defenders Ke n n y Topolovec (left) an d timeout with just 2.1 seconds to remaining. See SALEM, Page B3 Jakob Lenders (right) during Friday's K L A A Central Division clash.

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over South Ly o n East. North­ By Tim Smith offensively and putting the the halftime break. also pulled do w n 10 rebounds for her first career double­ ville feU to 8-4,3-3. Staff Writer team on her back,” Plymouth Brandon reminded his play­ head coach Nick Brandon said ers at halftime not to get flus­ double. " W e ca m e out hot." Salem W h e n at first the shots don ’t about the senior point guard. tered dealing with the zone. Another big factor in the head coach Lindsay Klemmer fall, keep shooting. “S he gained confidence as the “Churchill is a very good victory, Bra n d o n added, was said. “I’ve been all over th e m For the host Plymouth Wild­ night went on and got really hot defensive te a m and their zone free-throw proficiency (14- about consistency and coming cats — especially senior Court­ in the second half. gave us so m e problems early,” of-17). out better, because we haven’t n ey LaVallee — that wa s the “Court has improved tre­ B randon said. “But I really like “Free throws have been been playing good first key Friday night to a 46-26 mendously and has wor ke d so the wa y we stayed composed something we have really halves.” K L A A South Division varsity hard on her ga m e and it and committed to a half-court struggled with this season," he Salem padded its comfort­ girls basketball victory over s ho we d again tonight.” offense, sharing the ball and said. "But we addressed it this able 14-4 lead after one quarter Livonia Churchill. Did it ever. La Vallee fin­ m o v i n g the ball. w e e k in practice and are obvi­ to 25-13 at halftime, behind Plymouth remained on top ished with a game-high 17 " O u r point guards, especial­ ously getting better there.” strong all-around play by sen­ of the tough K L A A South Divi­ points and connected on a half­ ly (senior) Paige Slominski, did ior forward Shara Lo n g (17 sion with a one-game lead over court shot at the end of the a really nice job staying calm Rocks add to lead points, nine rebounds). Canton, also a winner Friday third quarter to help Plymouth and ma k i n g good decisions.” Friday night at Salem, the “Shara played great,” Kl e m ­ night. open up a co m m a n d i n g 33-18 L a Vallee wa s n ’t the only K L A A Central Division-leading m e r said. “She didn’t rush her T h e Wildcats improved to advantage over the Chargers. Plymouth player to start find­ R oc ks ca m e out of the blocks to shots, she let the ga m e co m e to 10-2 overall and 6-0 in the divi­ Plymouth’s offense cooked ing the ma r k in the second half, the tune of a 10-1 lead and nev­ her.” sion, while Churchill’s ma r k on a low burner in the first half. spearheading a 28-13 scoring er looked back in a 47-33 win Contributing 11 points was dipped to 7-5,3-3. T h e Wildcats were up just edge during that span. over Northville. senior forward Ma r a n d a Ar m ­ "The story of this ga m e was 9-7 after the opening quarter Contributing 13 points was S al em (8-4 overall, 6-0 in the stead, while Hayley Rogers Courtney La Vallee taking over and upped that edge to 18-13 at senior wing Kendall Rose, wh o division) we n t up by two ga m e s scored seven.

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M a n c u s o said. “These guys Double winners (Wildcats) ca m e out and Jordan wa s one of six McCabe, outphysicaled us. We rolled Plymouth wrestlers to go 2-0 over for them. for the day. “W e got to do better, we Those performers in­ Haslitt shine didn’t compete to the best of cluded Brandon Harris (119), our abilities today.” Spencer Schiftar (130), Dylan T h e Sal em varsity wrestling D w y e r (135), Ethan Shulaw t e a m went 1-1 at Northville Tough division (160), Hussein Youssef (189) Wednesday, pushing their record Guernsey pretty mu c h a nd Jordan. As of Jan. 20, to 14-6 and 4-1 in the K L A A South k n e w his team did not have a Harris, Dw y e r and Youssef Division, division. After the Rocks chance to catch division w e r e state-ranked by Michi- beat Northville 50-21, they fell leader Westland John Glenn ganGrappler.com. 50-14 to Brighton at the quad meet. (22-3,4-0 entering We d n e s ­ Canton victories were Caleb McCabe and Bruce Has­ day) no matter ho w it fared secured by state-ranked Ty litt we r e the lone Roc ks to finish against Franklin and Canton. J a s m a n (145), 152-pounder 2-0. " W e ’re going to finish Grant Trotman (both via " W e wrestled better then the third,” Guernsey said. "W e pins) and Nick Durocher, score showed vs Brighton,” Salem have a tough division. Ch u r ­ w h o battled Plymouth’s Jake co-coach Jeremy Henderson said. chill’s a solid team, Franklin’s Noll at 171 and prevailed by a "Brighton is currently the No. obviously very good, John M 3-1 decision. 1-ranked te a m in Division 1. Our Glenn’s good. Ou r division is “Jasman looked good kids went out there and gave it probably one of the deeper (140), did what he wa s sup­ their best and ca m e out with so m e divisions in the KL A A . posed to do,” Ma n c u s o said. hard-fought wins.” “And, we ’ll be fine. Next “W e had a couple other good About McCabe, wh o defeated a week (at the KL A A team wins here, but we got to be top-ranked opponent, "Caleb has championship quads) fin­ better.” been very close to beating several ishing third will be nice for For the Wildcats, Dw y e r ’s top kids in the state this year but us. W e ’ll get mo r e favorable two wins upped the junior’s / has fell barely short in a lot of matchups. We didn’t want to season’s record to 34-0. them. It wa s nice to see hi m finish wrestle Hartland again. We wy. “Dylan’s really good, he’s one finally. Hopefully he con­ already wrestled them established himself as one of tinues as I believe he can compete enough.” the best kids in the state,” with a lot of the top kids in his O n e of the more-intrigu­ 111 H M — Guernsey said. “He ’s going to weight class.” ing matchups in the Ply- A N D R E W RUBENSTEIN, M D be a dark horse to place real­ T h e Rocks, no w second in the mouth-Canton dual was the Staring each other do w n during their 135-pound match-up ly high at the podium. Well, I K L A A Central, will compete in a heavyweight bout between Wednesday are Plymouth's Dylan Dwyer and Canton's Jeremy don’t kn o w if he’s going to be crossover dual Feb. 4 against host the Wildcats’ Michael Jordan VanBerkel. Dwy e r wo n both bouts Wednesday to improve to 34-0 a dark horse, he’s ranked Livonia Franklin. and Canton’s Ad a m Armesto. o n the season. third in the state right now, W I L L I A M S T O N INVITE: Salem only sent seven so he’s probably not going to wrestlers to the historically to u g h WilIiamstwrInvitational Jordan wo n 8-1, but the yet they placed five out of the sev en a n d top): 10th. ou t of m a t c h u p wa s n ’t quite that surprise a lot of people any 28 te a m s said. “T h e y ’ve been wres­ more. Mitchell Gross (215) an d Ro y Foster (189) each placed lopsided. hold, then picking up the third while he a vywei ght Tyler M o o r e finished fifth. E ac h Jordan literally had the Canton senior and slamming tling longer.” "But he just keeps wres­ taking sixths in their respective we i g h t divisions we r e C a m upper hand in the first peri­ h i m down. In the loss to Churchill, tling, and we ’re wrestling Shaughnessy (119) an d Charlie Wo o d y (130). 'Charlie W o o d y wrestled phenomenal on Saturday,' od, taking a 3-1 lead. But in It wa s a classic football­ Armesto was pinned by Ja­ h i m against tough kids. Th e co-coach Jeremy Henderson noted. ’That wa s the best I've the second, Armesto showed like tackle, not surprising cob Mercieca. kid he wrestled tonight from s ee n hi m wrestle in his career. He really sh o w e d wh a t he is Franklin (Nick Robertson) capable of.' his toughness by keeping given both played on their Guernsey said it wa s good 'Williamston is a very tough tournament with top teams Jordan on the ma t for the respective grid teams in the to see Jordan continue the w a s a state qualifier last year all over the stale co m i n g ou t to co m p e t e Wi t h a limited strong, steady wrestling he’s and he pinned him. He beats s q u a d du e to injuries, it wa s really nice to se e the guys first minute or so. fall. c o m e through and place 10th.' 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w h e n we played them a cou­ SALEM ple of wee ks ago and I Canton keeps thought we did a mu c h better Continued from Page B1 job of that tonight until late in the game. Wh e n they really rolling along the ball up the floor quick, needed a hoop, they found a keep control of it and wait for w a y to the glass and were By Tim Smith able to tip one in.” m y teammates to come up Staff Writer there and help me out,” said Roberts (nine points), Tbpolovec, wh o finished with however, answered with an Injuries and illnesses have not team-high 13 rebounds to go old-fashioned three-point subsided yet for Canton’s girls along with 11 points. “I was play to cut the deficit to 61-60 gymnastics team. just looking to secure the ball with only 2:01 to go. But neither have the victories, and waste so m e time. But those we r e the last as the defending state champion “I tried to get on the floor points Northville would Chiefs Thursday defeated Howell • as quick as I could and call score. and Brighton by close margins to time so they wouldn’t get it. Coming up big improve to 11-0 overall and 9-0 in Hustle is everything. Hustle the KL A A . wins games.” " H e ’s a really good play­ Canton also has reeled off an After a timeout, Salem er,” Sander said of Tbpolovec. incredible 54 consecutive dual­ then inbounded the ball to " H e had a nu m b e r of big m e e t victories. Jon Swift, wh o wa s imm ed i ­ plays tonight, whether it was T h e Chiefs topped the tri-meet ately fouled with 1.5 seconds a put-back or a post-up. field with a score of 143.975 left. Th e senior guard ma d e Brodie noted that the con­ points, followed by Howell (141.4) his first foul shot to give the clusion wa s no surprise. a nd Brighton (141.025). Rocks a 62-60 lead and was “It’s always a battle wh e n " W e we r e a little bit sick and a instructed to miss the second. JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHO TOGRA PHER w e play Northville,” he said. little bit injured," Canton head Swift missed, but North­ Salem's Calin Crawford (left) an d Jakob Lenders (right) try to stop " Th ey ’re well-coached and coach John Cunningham noted. ville 6-7 senior center Ry a n Northville's David Morrissey. they do a good job on the "But we ca m e through as a team. Roberts grabbed it an im m e ­ floor and our kids just held I wa s surprised and pleased and their composure at the end diately and called a timeout. the girls should be proud." But ironically, no time went inbounding to ma k e it tough but connected on 11 triples. and we ended up coming Leading the wa y wa s Allison off the clock. for hi m to throw around and Morrissey led Northville a w a y with the victory. Kunz, in what Cunningham de­ After the officials hud ­ s a w it happen. He had to get with 13 points, while junior "Real good offensive re­ scribed as a "super performance.” dled, the clock wa s reset to the ball around his hands and forward Justin Gibbons ca m e bounding. Kenny Tbpolovec K u n z wo n three categories, 1.3 seconds. Northville tried threw it out of bounds, so that off the bench to score all 12 w a s instrumental on the glass n a m el y uneven parallel bars (9.6), to throw a long pass fr o m the helped." of his points in the first half for us tonight. He ma d e so m e balance be a m (9.6) and the all- nice blocks and had his hands Salem baseline, but the ball to give the Mustangs a 33-32 around (37.875). sailed out of bounds and the Balanced attack advantage. full with the big guy (Rob­ Cunningham added that team Rocks regained possession Senior forward Jakob T h e biggest lead the Mu s ­ erts) inside. But we also got depth also continued to play a key and ultimately secured the Lenders led Salem’s balanced tangs enjoyed wa s eight, good offensive rebounding role in the te a m ’s ongoing suc­ from our off-players, too. win. scoring attack with 14 points, 44-36, with 3:36 left on a tri­ cess. "That wa s about 5.8 sec­ while Calin Crawford and ple by Zimbo. But Salem Give those guys credit, too. Jana Hildritch tied for second T h e y played hard.” onds it se e m e d like to me," Tbpolovec added 11 each. fought back to go ahead 48-47 on vault with a 9.0, while Stepha­ Salem coach Bo b Brodie said. “It’s an excellent win to after three quarters. JO H N G L E NN 68. C A N T O N 58: TV nie Co x chipped in with a 8.95. "It wa s a long period of time. start the second round." Bro ­ Allante Wheeler ca e m up vailing Chiefs suffered their first loss in the KL A A O n beam. Hailey Hodgson with a big offensive tip and S o u t h Division this se a s o n against the se c o n d W e just decided with that die said. "That’s a quality place Rockets c a m e in third with a 9.3 while amount of time we were team (Northville) out there Tbpolovec added another key C a n t o n dr o p p e d to 10-2 overall an d $-1 in the Rachel Socha scored a 8.7. offensive put-back with 2:13 division, while Westland John Glenn improved to going to try and miss the shot a nd they’re firing the ball 5-7.4-2 Both Hildritch and Katie Dick­ so they wouldn't have a real from the perimeter. I don’t remaining to give Salem a CHURCHILL 47. P L Y M O U T H 40: Fnday son registered scores of 8.95 on good play to run inbounds. k n o w ho w ma n y threes they 61-57 edge. night at Livonia ChurthiR the Wildcats could not get their offense un tracked an d dro pped ths bars while Co x (9.0, fourth) and "The clock didn’t run made, but it wa s tough to "They’re an extremely K L A A So u t h Division contest Dickson (8.875, sixth) each had d o w n as mu c h as we wanted, dodge that wh e n teams are talented offensive rebound­ Randa3 A i r e did hate a go o d scoring night for Pftmouth (8-4. 3-3) with 18 points Brent Da v n strong performances on floor. but it ended up in our favor. hitting like that outside." ing team,” Northville coach a d d e d nin e J o n Ho v e r m a J e so r e d 14 for ChecJkfl ( & A W e put our big kid (Tbpolo- Northville shot 21-of-50 Tbdd Sander said of the tsmithQhometov/nlife. com Rocks. "That wa s really big 4-2) vec) on the ball wh e n he was from the floor (42 percent). Twitter QTimSmith_Sports HOCKEY ROUNDUP Northville icers crush Rocks; Whalers win Mustangs remain in hunt Saturday against South Lyon pair of goals, while Jack Mea- Assists went to Nate West and nent, a league ga m e We d n e s ­ (Unified) - six of our seven c h a m added three assists. Zach Goleniak. day night at your ow n rink, so for Central Division lead goals we r e bodies in front of Brendan Hicks (power " W e had five seniors in the I’m not really sure wh e r e that the net. An d the guys did it play), Alec Morgan, P.J. lineup and they had 14, and it comes from,” Ossenmacher By Brad Emons again today, just crashing the Schnepp and Riley Brass showed,” Ossenmacher said. said. "If we have any mo r e of Staff Writer net. Rather than trying to be chipped in with a goal and " W e ’re an effort level team. We those you ’ll see these types of pretty, we ’re trying to be ugly.” assist each, while Kyle Ab r a ­ have to put forth an effort to scores.” Northville ma d e life miser­ It wa s an ugly first period h a m (short-handed) and Jack be successful. W e ’re not going W H A L E R S 3. BELLEVILLE 0: Alex Nedeljkovic able for Sal em goaltenders stopped 41 shots for his fourth shutout of the season for the lOth-ranked Rocks Sargent also tallied goals. Oth­ out on the ice and out-skill and Ma t h e w Campagna. Sonny Milano and Francesco Dillon Phillips and Nathan (8-6-3,4-3-3), wh o found th e m ­ er assists went to Kyle Dann, people. That’s not our game. So Vilardi scored the goals as the Plymouth Whalers Blank while keeping its KL A A selves do w n 4-0. beat the Belleville Bulls, 3-0. in an Ontario Ho c k e y S a m Bradley and Nick Strom. with our effort level, if we league ga m e played Friday night before 2.663 at Central Division title hopes " W e we r e n ’t ready to play “W h e n you’re moving your d on ’t ma t c h the other, we ’re Compuware Arena alive with a resounding 8-2 win tonight," Salem coach Ry a n feet and going to the net it going to be in trouble. For the T h e ga m e wa s th e first half of a Military Apprecia­ tion we e k e n d dou blehe ader W e d n e s d a y night over the host O s s e n m a c h e r said. "I don ’t promotes mo v in g your feet all most part we ’ve been O.K. We P l y mouth (16-27-21, 3S points) w o n the battle of Rocks at the Plymouth Cultur­ think there wa s a part of our over the ice,” Robert said. k n o w that’s weakness of ours special teams, killing off a five-minute maj or penalty al Center. to Ryan Mo o r e while scoring a shorlhanded goal in g a m e you could consider was "Three of the first four were all year. It just wa s n ’t as bad as the process, later on. the Wha l e r s killed off a State-ranked Northville (No. good tonight, fr o m our end to goals were from crashing the it wa s tonight. I really don’t four-minute double minor to Sea n Callaghan. 7 in Division), chasing Brigh­ their zone. Wh e n you co m e out net. It just promotes hard C a m p a g n a scored the only goal of the first period, k n o w what that’s attributed wiring a shot fr o m the right circle by Belleville ton for the divisional lead, flat... Northville is a very good work. An d they see that the to.” goaltender Charlie Gr a h a m for his 16th of the year at improved to 13-2-2 overall and t e a m and their record is what nice thing about it is that it Northville goaltender 16:39. Mi l a n o ga v e Pl y m o u t h a 2-0 lead, wor k i n g on a two - o n - o n e bre ak wit h Will Bitten an d scoring at 7-2-1 in the Central. it is because they’re a good works. Being cute was n ’t wor k ­ C ha nc e Bouton ma d e a total of 9:18 of the se c o n d period for his 13th of year. Vilardi “W e ’ve been talking all year team. An d wh e n you ’re not ing and no w we ’re putting the 18 saves, while Phillips, the scored a shorthanded goal (his fourth of the season) at 17:14 of the second period about getting bodies to the ready to play this is what can puck in the net.” S al em starter, and Blank, wh o N O V I C C 4, T R E N T O N 3. JoJo Mancinelli's net,” Northville coach Clint happen." Salem, which trailed 6-2 c a m e on in reserve, faced a unassisted goal at 4:41 of overtime gave top-ranked Robert said. "The guys for Alec Melucci led North- N ov i Detroit Catholic Central (12-3-1. 7-1-1 North after two periods, got a pair of total of 34 shots. Division) a Mi c higan Interscholastic Ho c k e y le a g u e whatever reason bought in ville’s offensive attack with a goals from Zach Newsome. "Northville is a big oppo­ crossover win We d n e s d a y over the host Trojans.

FIGURE SKATING COLLEGE BASKETBALL Novi’s Chock teams with Bates for gold medal Schoolcraft competed at the 2014 Skate m e n soaring Area skaters are U.S. America, where they wo n their first Gr a n d Prix title. Senior Dance champs " W e are Ma d d y and Evan,” up the Bates said. “W e ’ve wo n one By Brad Emons national championship and national Staff Writer w e ’re thankful for it and ec­ static about it. That’s no legacy. Those long training days at That’s just one national champi­ rankings the Novi Ice Are na paid off onship. I think it’s a great start. handsomely Saturday for Madi­ W e ’re ecstatic about it. Like I son Chock and Eva n Bates at said, we ’re not thinking about a By Tim Smith the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating big chunk, an era like ice danc­ Staff Writer Championships at the Greens­ ing has been in the past. In ice boro Coliseum Complex. dancing today, it’s whoever Schoolcraft College’s T h e pair, wh o finished eighth skates best that day can win m e n ’s basketball te a m is representing the U.S. at the 2014 based on so ma n y factors, levels firing on all cylinders as Sochi Winter Olympics, earned ... we ’re just happy to have one.” February arrives on the their first Senior Da n c e national Next up on the schedule for Michigan Community title. C h o c k and Bates is the Four College Athletic Associa­ Leading by just 0.11 points Continents Figure Skating tion calendar. heading into the free dance over Championships, Feb. 9-15, in The Ocelots improved the brother-sister te a m of Alex Seoul, Korea, followed by the to No. 6 in the National and Ma i a Shibutani, Cho ck and I S U World Figure Skating Junior College Athletic Bates wooed the Greensboro Championships, Ma r c h 23-29, in Association following crowd skating to Gershwin’s An Shanghai. victories Mo n d a y over American in Paris and scored a " W e ’ve definitely co m e a Delta College (78-75) and personal best 111.11 points to long wa y from wh e n we first W e d n e s d a y over St. Clair finish with 185.06. started skating together,” County Community Col­ T h e Shibutani siblings, wh o C hock said. "That was a tough lege (87-52). train at Canton’s Arctic Edge, year (2011). We just kind of Schoolcraft no w is finished runner-up with 181.31. threw everything together. It 18-3 overall and 7-1 in the A n d to ma k e it an all-Michigan w as such a whirlwind, I don’t M C C A A , entering Sat­ p od iu m finish, Madison Hubbell even remember. But we ’ve urday’s ho m e contest and Zachary Do n o h u e of the definitely learned a lot and against Ma c o m b Co m m u ­ Detroit Skating Club of Bl o o m ­ g r o w n together, which I think is nity College. field Hills finished third. very important. Ev e n though we At Delta, Ja’Christian "Tonight felt so great,” the E V A N PIKE I US A T O D A Y m a y have not had as ma n y Biles scored 28 points 22-year-old Ch o c k said in a Novi's Madison Chock an d partner Evan Bates wo n the Senior Dance title at years together as most teams while Lito Booth and press conference afterward. the 2015 U.S Figure Skating Championships. might, I think we ’ve still kn o w n Javon Thomas chipped in "The crowd was amazing and each other so long and we have with 15 and 11 points, w e could really feel the energy great coaches and we ’re both respectively. Schoolcraft in the rink and I think we used us,” said the 25-year-old Bates, T h e ne w national champions really hard workers and we led 37-33 at halftime and that really well. This wa s one of an An n Arbor native wh o gradu­ first tea me d up in 2011. The m a k e it work. It’s good for us held off Delta’s late our best performances of the ated from the University of 5-foot-2 Chock, wh o wa s bo m in and we ’re happy.” charge. season, I would say. So it’s really Michigan with a degree in or­ R e d o n d o Beach, Calif., skated Igor Shpilband, wh o coaches Biles also wa s strong exciting to have done that at the ganizational studies. "Filling five years with Gr e g Zuerlein, the skaters in Novi, kn e w from on the boards, with 10 U.S. Championships and we ’re those shoes is such a daunting while the 6-2 Bates wa s paired the start they would succeed. rebounds — nine at the just excited to go forward and task that we don ’t put that upon with two different partners, " Th ey both have such drive defensive end. on fr o m here.” ourselves. We sa w Meryl and earning two U.S. silver and one and desire to skate and such Everybody got in on Olympic gold medalists Charlie this week, actually had bronze medal. passion,” he told icenetwork- the fun two nights later, Charlie White and Mer yl Davis, a chance to have dinner with Chock and Bates earned two .com. "Th ey are both fighters. with the ga m e already a the six-time U.S. ch a m p s wh o Charlie and he said right to us, U.S. Championship runner-up T h e y went out and fought and rout at the intermission trained at Arctic Edge, are tak­ ‘You don ’t have to fulfill any ­ finishes in 2013 and 2014. Th e y w o n the national title and it is (43-25). ing the year off fr o m competi­ thing, you don’t have to take also took silver at the 2014 Ne- not easy.” Five Ocelots reached tion. over for us or anything like belhom TVophy, an ISU Chal­ double digits, including "It’s been a great we e k for that.’” lenger Series event, and then [email protected] Canton alum Davon Tay­ lor, wh o tallied 11 points a nd nine rebounds in 19 minutes of play. Taylor COLLEGE BASKETBALL shared team rebounding honors with James BOYS SWIM RESULTS Pruitt, wh o scored 12. Dierker big off ben c h D UA L MEET RESULTS Popyfc (Novi), 51.58; 3. Shi (Novi), 51.85; 4. Urbac- Leading the wa y for NORTHVILLE 133 sewski (Salem). 52.0; 5. M Williams (Novi). 53.59. Schoolcraft was Booth, WALLED LAKE WESTERN SO 5 0 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1. Katulski (Novi), 5:05.89; 2. Jan. 29 at W . L Wes tern Liu (Salem). 5:08.49; 3. Co l lingw ood (Salem), w h o scored 13 points. 2 0 0 - y a r d m e d l e y re l a y : 1. Northville (Arther 5:17.82; 4. G. Williams (Novi), 5:20.49; 5. Justin Lee Adding 12 was Thomas as Madonna men win Greenlee, R o m a n Grossv Ancheng Da, Shane (Novi), 5:24.05. Boran). 1:50.31; Northville (John Moniresso, Nikolai 2 0 0 fre e s t y l e relay: 1. Novi (Kareddy, Billiu, while Biles registered 10. Arton, Ca m e r o n Heaven, Mi k e Scaratino), 1:52.06. H u a n g , Katulski), 1:33.14; 2 Nov i (Ma ehata . Yuan. Schoolcraft out-re­ Chris Dierker ma d e the most shot only 31.4 percent from the 2 0 0 freestyle relay: 1. Taiyo Ichikawa (N), M . Williams, Popyk), 1:34.69; 3. Sa l e m (Fleming. 1:57.56; Jack Bre uch (N), 2:00.19; Nicholas Mouakiel Kuang, Urbacsewskl Colllingwood), 1:34.96 b o u n d e d St. Clair County of his 25 minutes off the bench floor (22-of-70) and 61.1 percent (N), 2:01.81 1 0 0 ba c k s t r o k e : 1. (tie) Berman (Novi) and (9-11, 2-6) by a 52-35 ma r ­ W e d n e s d a y night posting a from the foul line (22-of-36). 2 0 0 in d i v i d u a l m e d l e y : 1 D a (N), 2.14.13; 2 W e l l m a n (Salem), 56 77 each; 3. Patrick Ca s e y gin, and shot the ball at a double-double as Ma d o n n a Grossi (N), 2:14.14; 3. Kikumori (N), 2:17.24 (Salem). 58.05; 4 Kar e d d y (Novi). 59.47; 5 Kotyk T h e Crusaders return to 5 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1 Scaratino (N), 24.66; 2. Bor an (Novi), 1:01.79 47.7-percent clip (31-65). University rallied in the second W H A C action beginning at 3 (N), 24 91; Nikolai An t o n (N), 25 64 1 0 0 br e a s t s t r o k e : 1 Y u a n (Novi), 1:06.44; 2. LADY OCELOTS LOSE half to beat host Marygrove p.m. Saturday at ho m e to face 1 - m e t e r di v i n g : 1 Christain Field (N). 177.50 G Williams (Novi), 1:08.93; 3. Ma x w e l l W e n g points; 3. Ry s (N), 143.50. (Novi). 1:11 88; 4. Albert Ta n (Novi), 1:12.71; 5. 2: Meanwhile, it wa s n ’t College, 82-75, in a Wolverine- W H A C leader Davenport Uni­ 1 0 0 butterfly: 1. Christopher Stefan (WIW). Nicholas La n d o n (Salem), 1:13.59 as positive of a we e k for Hoosier Athletic Conference versity (20-3,14-1), which is 59.08, 3 D a (N), 1:01.48; 4 Haotian Jiang (N), 4 0 0 freestyle relay: 1. Novi (Maehata. Shi 1:03.59; 5. Ca m e r o n He a v e n (N), 1:04.24 Popyk. Katulski), 3:25.13; 2. Sa l e m (Fleming. Schoolcraft’s wo m e n m e n ’s basketball game. ranked No. 5 in the latest NA I A 1 0 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1. Orion Shi (N), 55.14; 2. Bor an Urbacsewskl Collingwood. Uu), 3:31.72; 3. Novi cagers. T he 6-foot-6 red shirt fresh­ Division II poll. (N). 55.86; 4.56.45 (Billiu, Yuan, Kilponen, Berman), 335 .98 T h e La d y Ocelots lost m a n forward from Salem High 5 0 0 freestyle: 1. Mouaikel (N), 5:25.56; 2. D u a l m e e t records: Novi 5-2 overall 11 MADONNA 90, MARY­ C o n n o r lepish (N), 5:27.03; 3. Rya n Smelt (N). K L A A Central Division; Salem. 0-2 K L A A Central 67-66 at Delta on Mo n d a y finished with career-best 20 GROVE 56: All 12 players 534.3. BIRMINGHAM BROTHER RICE 119 and then dropped a 63-57 points and 12 rebounds as the scored and Ma d o n n a University 2 0 0 freestyle: 1. Northville (Grossi Kikumori DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL 64 D a v i d Ha n d y , Ma x w e l l Schulz). 1:42.42 Jan. 2 9 at Livonia Rec. Center decision We d n e s d a y to Crusaders improved to 10-13 (14-7,13-2) shot 53 percent the 1 0 0 ba c k s t r o k e : 1 Greenlee (N), 1:00.57; 3 200-yard m e d l e y relay: 1 Rice (Mark visiting St. Clair County. overall and 6-9 in the WH A C . field en route to an easy W H A C Mon t e r o s s o (N), 1:02.0; 4 M a t t le e (N), 1:04.97 Blinstraub, Dr e w Grady. Bo b b y Powrie, Gus t 1 0 0 br e a s t s t r o k e : 1 Jiang (N), 1:07.11; 2. Kouvaris), 135.6; 2. Catholic Central (Jack Walsh. Schoolcraft’s record Dierker, wh o connected on w o m e n ’s basketball victory Kikumori (N), 1:07.83; 3. Ca m e r o n He a v e n (N), Daniel long, M a n Lon iewsk l Gr a y s o n Arnold). dropped to 13-7 overall 10-of-13 free throws, helped W e d n e s d a y over host Ma r y ­ 1 1 0 3 9 . 1:38.22. a nd 5-3 in the M C C A A M a d o n n a rally from a 44-41 grove (4-19,2-13). 4 0 0 fr e e s t y l e r e l a y : 1. Northville (Breuch, 2 0 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1. Blinstraub (Rice). 1 44.25:3. Ichikawa, Shi Monterosso), 3:44.93; 2. Northville Eth an Bezzina (CC), 1:52.64; 5 T o m m y Wi a d u c k while St. Clair County halftime deficit with 13 second- Junior guard Michele Hayes (Ry an Smelt, lepish, Mouaikel), 3 40 0. ( C O , 1:55.53. improved to 15-4,6-2. half points. paced the Crusaders’ scoring D u a l m e e t re c o r d s : Northville, 7-1 overall; 2 0 0 individual m e d l e y : 1. J Walsh (CQ. Western. 1-4 overall 1.53.07; 5 J o n athan le e (C Q . 2 02 34 T op scorers for Senior guard Shaun Duncan attack with 17 points. Th e Oa k ­ NO V 1 131, S A L E M 55 5 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1 Kouvaris (Rice), 21.54, 3 Schoolcraft on Wednes­ and sophomore point-guard land University transfer from Jan, 29 at Novi Arnold (C Q . 22.22. d ay we r e T’era Nesbitt Khalil Malone added 15 and 12 200 -yard m e d l e y relay: 1. Novi (Gordy 1 - m e t e r diving: 1 Robert Vance (CC), 196.05 Inkster also dished out six as­ Williams. Narayan Manivannan. Arthur Shi points; 2 B r e n d a n Connelly (C O , 171 35; 3. Co n n o r (19 points) and Wa y n e points, respectively, while enior sists. Siddharda Kareddr), 1:45.67; Sa l e m (Patrick Casey. M c C l i m o n t (C O . 12 0 70. Memorial product Ash­ center Donald Ow e n s ca m e off Lindsey He m d e n and Jus­ Charles Liu. Brendan Wellman, Brian Kuang). 1 0 0 butterfly: I Rudy Aqu^if (Rice), 5345; 4 1:45.81, 3. Nov i (Joey Be r m a n . An d r e w Kilponen, Christopher Vela (CO, 58.12,5. An d r e w Connor ley Bland (12 points). the bench to score nine points tice De a n (Garden City) added Maxwell Williams, Bradley Huang), 1 48.29 (CO, 102.17. Grabbing 12 rebounds a nd grab eight rebounds for the 11 and 10 points for the Crusad­ 2 0 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1. Ry a n Katulski (Novi), 1:50 57. 1 0 0 fr e e s t y l e : 1 Blinstraub (Rice). 47.03, 3. 2 Phillip Billiu (Novi), 15 4 29; 3. Collin Urbacsewski Arn old (CC). 49.4; 4 M a n Loniewski (C O , 50 1 3 a n d tallying eight points Crusaders ers, wh o shot 29-of-55 from the (Salem). 1:54.45.4 B e r m a n (Novi), 1:5337; 5. Justm 5 0 0 freestyle: 1 Kouvaris (Rice) 4 50.79; 3. w a s Rikki Sherdt. M U outrebounded Mary­ floor to go along with 26-of-40 L e e (Non). 1:58.92. Bezzina (CO, 5:01 7.4 D a n Vela (CO, 5:07.17 2 0 0 freestyle relay: 1. Rice (Grady, Aguilar. M o n d a y ’s loss wa s a grove, 59^13, and shot 23-of-63 2 0 0 individual me d l e y : 1 Brian Son (Nov. free throws (65 percent). 2:1032; 2. Joel Kotyk (Novi), 2:13.03; 3. Toraki Jack Kennedy, Powrie), 1 2 8 12. 3. Cat hohc Central bitter one, with the win ­ from the field (413 percent). Kacy Robinson also grabbed M a e h a t a (Novi). 2:14.31; 4. Ph.Slip Co l l m g w o o d (C. Vela, M a t t h e w Krakovriak. Wi a duck, Bezzina), ning free throw ma d e T h e Crusaders were 27-of-38 a team-high nine rebounds for (Salem). 2.15 03; 5. Kilponen (Novi/. 2 15 57. 1 3 9 . 5 5 5 0 freestyle: 1 Liu (Salem), 23.77; 2 James 100 badcstroke: J Walsh 'CO, 51 95.5 with 0.6 seconds to play. from the foul line (71.1 percent). M U , which led 47-27 at half­ Pop yk (Novi). 23 73; 3. M. Wi i h a m s (Mori), 23 83. 4 Chris Barron (CO. 56 86 Scoring 16 points each Diaunte Taylor paced the time. Ale xande r Yu a n (Novi), 23.9:5. Shi (Novi). 23.97 1 0 0 br e a s t s t r o k e : 1. Gr a d / 1 00.51; 2 1-meter diving: 1 James Gol (NovT 22800 lon^wski (CO. 101.43, 3. long (CO, 1 0144; 4. Lee for the La d y Ocelots Mustangs (3-20,1-14) with a Kierra Jordan (Westland points, 2. Na t h a n Pellerito (Novi), 21 5 0 5 , 3 . Trey (CO, 102 53 w e r e Elise Tolbert (Bir­ game-high 30 points and added John Glenn) and Raeha Weaver f & d n e n (Novi). 166.60; 4. Br e n d a n S i d (Salem), 4 0 0 fr e e s t y l e re l a y : ' B e e (6 -rstraub. 128.10; S. Joh n Var y (Salem). 12 6 40. Agjlar. Kennedy, Ko u r v a m ) , 3:10.27, 3 Catholic mingham Seaholm), Jes­ 12 rebounds. each scored 12 points for the 1 0 0 bu t t e r f l y : W -

Evan Westphal underwent 3 /2-years of tests and treatments while battling leukemia. Be ­ tween the needle pokes, medi­ cines, ex a m s and procedures, Evan, 11, of Livonia, kept a positive outlook, in part with the help of a nonprofit organi­ zation called Courageous Kids. “W h e n you ’re in treatment, there’s not a whole lot for these kids to look forward to,’’ said Janice Westphal, Ev a n ’s moth­ er. “W h a t Courageous Kids does is plan outings. Th e y m a k e it happen ... movies, a Detroit Tiger ga m e ... and it’s not just the kid wh o ’s in treat­ ment, but the whole family that has something to look forward to. Th e biggest thing is getting to do something normal with a group of people wh o are going “It got us through through similar things you are. “It got us through so m e s o m e tough times, tough times, having something having something to to look forward to other than a medical treatment. It was look forward to other something fun and just to do than a medical something fun, to take your m i n d off ‘cancer cancer can­ treatment. It wa s cer,’ It wa s nice to have an something fun and escape.” Westphal and her family just to do something remain involved in Courageous fun, to take your Kids, even though Ev a n will m a r k his first year free of m i n d off 'cancer chemotherapy and cancer in cancer cancer, ’ It March. Westphal will speak at the organization’s first annual w a s nice to have an Valentine’s Da y dinner dance, e s c a p e ” Feb. 14, at Th e Inn at St. Jo h n ’s, 44045 Five Mile, Plymouth JANICE WESTPHAL Township. Th e event will begin m o m to Evan at 7 p.m. and will include a sit-down dinner, champagne, silent auction, and dancing. 15 mo r e than last year. Ho c k ­ Tickets are $100, available by ing said the organization calling 517-545-7305. serves 435 family members. She relies on hospital pedi­ SUBMITTED PHOTOS Helping kids cope atric medical staff and child A Courageous Kids outing includes a visit to WD I V and a chat with An d r e w Humphrey, meteorologist. Terri Hocking, a former life specialists to decide wh o child life specialist, founded qualifies for Courageous Kids the organization in 2010 after and to refer them. A family thank-you notes from parents working with you ng hospital­ that hasn’t been referred can w h o say it has ma d e a differ­ ized patients. apply through the organiza­ ence. Wh e n we went to the "I had realized while wo r k ­ tion’s website, but mu s t give Pistons, one m o m told m e her ing in the hospital setting, that Courageous Kids permission to little boy had not stopped talk­ w e help th e m cope in the hospi­ contact their doctor. ing about it all day.” tal. On c e they leave, they are Hocking encourages fam­ in the world trying to ma n a g e Family time ilies to remain active in the with their illnesses. I thought it Outings have included Ply­ organization and serve as an would be nice to help the m mouth Whalers hockey games, inspiration to others, even cope outside the hospital,” said Detroit Pistons basketball, after their child is no longer ill. Hocking, wh o is married and Detroit Tigers baseball, the Westphal enjoys “giving back” lives in Hartland, north of Robot Garage in Birmingham, in that way. Brighton. T h e He n r y Ford, a visit to an “I always re m e m b e r this. At T h e group’s mission is to apple orchard, a ride on the our first outing there wa s an­ “inspire hope by helping kids Island Qu e e n at Kensington other little boy wh o had leuke­ cope with cancer and other Metropark, movies and more. mia, too,” Westphal said. “For threatening medical condi­ “It’s a little bit of every­ us to look at that other family tions.” Th e fun events provide thing.” Families co m e fr o m as — they were further along kids and families “positive far aw a y as Toledo, Ohio, and than we we r e — it sho ws a anticipation, distraction, fa m ­ Holland to attend so m e of the little light at the end of the ily bonding and emotional monthly and twice-monthly tunnel.” support.” gatherings, although the focus Visit Courageous Kids’ we b ­ Ninety-five youngsters are is on southeast Michigan. site at courageouskidsmi.org. Three me m b e r s of Courageous Kids are chosen as honorary team captains involved in the group this year, “I’m constantly getting at a Detroit Pistons basketball game. Trinity in the W o o d s concert benefits Neighborhood House By Sharon Dargay Staff Writer

TVinity in the Wo o d s is a small church with a big m u ­ sical mission. “O u r church is a teeny church at the back of the woods. Yo u ’d never kn o w it’s even there," said Rachael Rose, music minister for the Farmington Hills congrega­ tion. "There is a meditation path in spring, su m m e r and fall that is beautiful to walk. It’s a beautiful place of respite. In alignment with our identity, I said, OK , we ’ll have music in the woods. It’s a wa y for us to SUBMITTED PHOTOS engage the community. I think Taylor Mo r r o w an d Luke Rose perform in Wa y n e State University's Mo t o r M o t o r City Cabaret performs a revue celebrating the life of choreographer churches and musicians have City Cabaret. Th e troupe will perform Feb. 8 at Trinity in the Wo o d s , in B o b Fosse. Th e Wa y n e State University troupe will perform at a fundraiser to be creative on ho w we can Farmington Hills. for Farmington-Farmington Hills Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ho u s e at Trinity in the help our communities and W o o d s . engage our communities. I d r e a m big and don ’t tell people nancial aid. It also refers cli­ group — super-talented kids. w e can’t do it. We ’ve done so ents to other social service This year they are doing a Bo b ing the Trinity & Friends Choir. orchestra. Tickets are $10. m u c h and we ’ve got a couple of agencies, counseling programs Fosse revue. It’s really cool. "Anyone is allowed to come. "I look at everything things coming do w n the road." a nd local churches. TVinity in Y o u get to kn o w a lot about Bob M y youngest (singer) last year through the eyes of music,” T he church’s annual fund­ the Wo o d s raised $4,000 for Fosse and what he wa s like as a w a s 3 and m y oldest wa s in the Rose said. "I intend to ask local raiser for Farmington-Far- Neighborhood House through person. W e have a couple of 80s. Last year, our first concert artists in. It will start in April mington Hills Neighborhood its annual concert last year. people singing amazing solos h ad 50 singers and 18 in the a nd m y hope it will continue H o u s e kicks off a ne w year of from shows he choreo­ orchestra. We ca m e together monthly, year-round.” concerts, and switches out jazz Musical theater graphed." a nd have gr o w n from there. T h e First Fridays event will music for a musical revue this "Historically it has been a Rose’s choirs at TVinity in N o w people invite their friends include displays by artists and year. Mo t o r City Cabaret, a jazz concert," said Rose, wh o the Woods, an Episcopal con­ to come.” performances by singers, 10-person musical troupe from also serves as the accompanist gregation, don’t require audi­ TVinity & Friends will team dancers, actors, and poets. W a y n e State University, will for Mo t o r City Cabaret, a year­ tions. He r TVinity Choir sings with the Detroit Actors Th e a ­ Look for the first “Farming- perform at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. long musical theater class that at Sun da y sendees and TVinity tre Co m p a n y (D A T C ) for a ton Follies at TVinity in the Feb. 8, at the church. 26880* includes perfonnances in high & Friends Choir welcomes "Call to Peace” concert, 8 p.m. W o o d s " in June, featuring LaMuera. Farmington Hills. schools, churches and other nonmembers, all ages and M a r c h 19-21, at the church. TVinity & Friends Choir Admission is by free will of­ venues. Wa y n e State Univer­ faiths to sing several concerts Eric Swanson, co-founder of For tickets and information fering. sity students audition for the outside of the worship service D A T C , will guest conduct and about the church, visit trin­ Neighborhood Ho u s e assists class, which is in its second each year. the two performing groups will ity inthewoods.org. residents in need with food, year. "It’s not about church, it’s form a choir of 40-60 singers furnishings, clothing and fi­ "They are a musical revue about unity.” she said, describ­ accompanied by a 20-piece Teach children to be kind, to treat others equally | consider myself lucky. obstacles, wh o help us to other parents and chil­ that I run like Phoebe I Lucky, because I have Sarah Dories davies. Ev e r y dollar learn that we are not all dren in the world wh o are from Friends. If you counts. W e ma y not have h a beautiful, happy the sa m e on the outside, facing trials that are daughter wh o is healthy. 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I can teach m y stretch marks are not with a pink tutu and huge I consider myself smiles on their faces, and from those challenges her to love all people, all the least bit appealing. lucky also to kn o w other stretch ma r k s covering they keep their Facebook that we experience in my races, all differently- But I am going to take m y stomach. I think of children wh o don’t share posts positive and heart­ family. I wish that my abled, all challenged. I m y hilarious, slow-run­ t h e m as m y battle the sa m e healthy traits as warming. They probably prayers would be enough can teach her that we are ning self, stretch mar ks m y little Gracie does. don’t kn o w that I cry wounds. An d we should to heal those wh o are all Go d ’s children, and a nd all, to race in this all play a part in helping These children help me w h e n I read what they hurting, or save those that no matter what cir­ year’s Cupid’s Undie to be c o m e a better mo t h ­ those with a bigger battle post sometimes, and that w h o are left with a strug­ cumstances life brings to Run, in m y underwear, in overcome it. W e can be er. Th e y remind me that I spend moments every gle that I ma y never us, we must be kind to w e cannot judge one d o w n t o w n Detroit. The the change we wish to night teaching m y 3- truly understand. I con­ one another and treat event is held on Valen­ see in the world, one another by the wa y that month-old to pray for stantly wo n d e r what I people the wa y we would w e look, or by the ail­ tine’s Day, and the mo n e y simple race at a time. their children. But these can do to ma k e a differ­ like to be treated. An d I raised will help to find a m en ts that do or do not things are important to ence in the lives of these can donate to organiza­ cure for neurofibromato­ Sarah Davies of Livonia writes present themselves in me, and to my family. It people. But sometimes I tions and attend events. I sis, which is a condition about the ups and downs of our lives. These children is important to be grate­ a m left empty-handed, can send cards, and write that can cause tumors, are the children that I being a ne w mother. Cupid's ful for all the things you without a cure and with­ letters, and be positive. particularly in the brain. hope my daughter grows have, even wh e n they Undie Run. a one-mile fun run. out the po w e r to change A n d I can run. I invite you to partici­ will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 14. at up to be like; confident, s e e m small and simple. the outcome of ma n y of I a m a very slow run­ pate, too. You can sign up strong, and remarkable. The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward W e are very thankful for these situations. I a m not ner. Before pregnancy, it to run with me, or you Ave., Detroit. Doors open at I have friends wh o go all that we have, and a super hero, and I am took me a very long time can donate to my fund­ noon, followed by an awards through daily struggles even mo r e so for kn o w ­ not a God. I am simply a to run a very short dis­ raising page by visiting dealing with health con- ceremony at 1 p.m. ing others with different mother wh o feels for tance. I have been told mycupids.org/sarah-

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MI 421 70 E ma ; resume to o r E m a * OVATIONS NEWSPAPER 800-579-SELL 800-579-7355 (248) 553-9900 kjr/rdayGnowwelresacom ENGAGEMENT ANNIVERSARY Morbeck-Persondek CELEBRATING 60 YEARS Alvin Persondek and G u n n a r and Betty (Dipaola) Bjar- Stephanie Morbeck an­ nesen of Livonia ma r k e d their 60th nounce their engage­ ment. w edding anniversary Jan. 22. Th e y married in 1955 at St. Ma t t h e w ’s T h e bride-to-be, Catholic Chu rc h in Detroit. daughter of Jeffrey and T h e couple lives in the house that Judith Morbeck of Ha y ­ G u n n a r ’s father built in 1941. Th e y den Lake, Idaho, is a have two sons and three daughters, 12 graduate of Gonzaga SUBMUTED grandchildren, and 18 great-grand­ G u n n a r an d Betty Bjarnesen of Livonia Preparatory Hi g h School, children. University of Portland, Gunnar, an area resident for 80 and Touro University .. years, wa s emp lo ye d by Me r c y Center liams Realty. She also is a ho m e health Nevada College of Osteo­ in Farmington Hills. He retired 40 pathic Medicine. She’ll ^ care worker and is involved in Good- years ago. Today, he actively trades fellows. graduate in June from stocks, enjoys yard work, and loves her OB / G Y N residency in y'] T h e Bj a m e s e n s are active at St. tutoring his grandchildren wh o attend Aidan Catholic Ch u rc h in Livonia, Chicago, 111. college. H e r fiance, son of w h e r e Betty is a council me m b e r . Betty, an area resident for 60 T h e y celebrated their milestone Timothy and Linda Per­ years, formerly wo r k e d at St. Joseph sondek of Ga r d e n City, is anniversary Saturday, Jan. 31, with M e r c y Hospital in An n Arbor and family and friends at a dinner at St. a Garden City High currently is emp lo ye d by Keller Wil- School graduate and will M a r y ’s Cultural Center in Livonia. graduate in Ma y from Roosevelt University in Chicago, 111. He works as View Online the network adminis­ www.hometownllfe.com trator for Potbelly Sand­ PassagesObituaries, Memories & Rememberances wich Wo r k s at its nation­ al headquarters in Chi­ cago, 111. H o w to reach us: A n August 2015 wed­ 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • www.mldeathnotlces.com ding is planned. Th e Deadlines: Friday. 4:00 p.m. for Sunday papers Tuesday. 4:00 p.m. for Thursday papers couple will relocate to SUBMITTED Holiday deadlines are subject to change. Yakima, Wash., after the Alvin Persondek an d Stephanie Mo r b e c k wedding. ALLEN, JOHN ARCHER B o m Apr 3, 1948 - Jan. 26, 2015, of cancer. Survived by daughters Helen and Claire. ANNIVERSARY Beloved son of Helen and John. Brother to Michele, Celeste, Louis. Thomas, and Robert. John balanced his work as owner of the construction firm. Monal with his love for languages and PREUSS, ALFRED devotion to family. Age 83. January 26, 2015. jLoving and devoted father of Susan Wendel. Richard (Colleen) Preuss, Kim Preuss and Steve Preuss. Cherished grandfather of Bridgett, Angela. Nicole, Corrin. Eric. Ashley and Erika. Great-grandfather of ten. Celebration of Life Sendee Sat­ PETERS urday, February 7th 4 p.m. at JAMES FRANCIS Thayer-Rock Funeral Home Age 94. B o m November 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk. 13, 1920 in Detroit, MI. W. of Farmington Rd.), Down­ BUHL, CATHERINE Passed away naturally town Farmington. Family will M A R G A R E T and peacefully on Janu­ receive friends Saturday, Febru­ ( N E E YO S T ) ary 16, 2015. Loving husband of ary 7th 1-4 p.m. Memorials sug­ Age 95 of Livonia. January 27, Eleanor Peters who predeceased gested to Angela Hospice, 14100 2015. Loving wife of the late Al­ him in August. They were mar­ Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI bert. Dear mother of Joann Buhl, ried for 66 years and lived in 48154. Interment with military Marlene (Gerald) Serwatka and their Beverly Hills home for the honors is scheduled for the Albert (Kimberly) Buhl. Grand­ last 48 years. Father of James F. Spring, at Pinelawn Memorial mother of Mark (Carrie) Peters, Jr. (Judy), Carolyn A. Park Cemetery. 10700 West Serwatka, Michele (Joe) Beahon, Hemphill (Jerry), John M. Peters Capital Dr.. Milwaukee, WI Megan (Dan) Royal and Jessica (Donna) and Lawrence A. Peters 53222. www.thayer-rock.com SUBMITTED PHOTOS and Lauren Buhl. Great grand­ (Nancy); Grandfather of Erika F. Joe an d Pam e l a Ni m m o of Livonia Pamela and Joe Ni m m o on their wedding day mother of Dylan, Jamie. Emily Sheets (Matthew), Carey F. in 1965. and Joey. Sister of Edward Yost Peters. James F. Peters, III, RYAN, KATHRYN and the late Frances Hall. Funer­ Michael P. Peters. Nicole M. " K A T H Y " A. CELEBRATING 50 YEARS al Mass will be held on Monday, Hemphill-Chcrix (Nicholas), Age 63 of Canton passed away February 2, 2015. 10:30 A M Jaclyn S. Hasset (Michael), on January 28, 2015, after a Livonia. with an instate of 10:00 A M at Daniel J. Hemphill, Julie A. courageous battle with Brain Joe M. and Pa m el a K. (Barriuso) T h e y have three children, Da w n St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Hemphill, Ellis A. Peters, Owen Cancer. Beloved wife of 28 years N i m m o of Livonia will ma r k their 50th (Dan) Hirsch, Jeff (Dawn) Nim mo , and Newburgh. Livonia. The family J. Peters, John M. Peters, Jr., to Dr. Jim Ryan. Proud mother wedding anniversary Feb. 20. The cou­ Jenny (Matt) Middleton. Their nine will receive friends on Saturday Anthony J. Peters and Matthew of Michael (Irene) and Amy ple married in 1965 at Fundamental from 3:00 to 8:00 P M with a J. Peters, Great Grandfather of (Scott) Hughesdon. Caring grandchildren are Brian Ni m m o , Caleb 7:00 P M Scripture Service and Skylar Sheets, David Sheets, grandmother of Paul, Rachel. Baptist Chu rc h of Detroit. (Naomi) Middleton, Katlyn Nimmo, on Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 PM Anja Peters and Naia Peters. Liam, Shannon, Nora, Abby, Joe retired fr o m Real Estate On e Josh Middleton, Garrett Ni m mo , Kevin at the Fred Wood Funeral Home, Tenth of twelve children bom to Olivia, Owen. Callum. Brogan, Livonia in 2012. Pam el a retired from Nimmo, Isaac Middleton, Abby Nimmo, 36100 Five Mile, Livonia. Inter­ Anthony & Hannah Peters who Eliza, and Mary. Sister of Dual Te m p Mechanical in 2011. and Carly Nimmo. ment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. immigrated from Serhel, Leba­ Debbie (Tom) Bancroft, Sharon Pamela works three days a we e k in T h e y plan a cruise in Florida and a Arrangements care of the Poterc- non to the Detroit, Michigan in (Dennis) McGuckin, Greg the kitchen at Plymouth Christian Modetz Funeral Home, Roches­ 1906. Jim was the last survivor (Cindy) Eiden, and Paul Eidcn. trip to the Dominican Republic this ter (248) 651-8137. Online of the family. 1st Lieutenant in Daughter of both the late Paul Academy. Joe enjoys playing guitar and year. Th e travel is an anniversary gift guestbook the Army Air Corps standing and Ruby Eiden. Aunt of Ryan, banjo. Both like to walk at the mall and f r o m their children. www.modetzfuncralhomes.com. S’S" tall. Served in the 467th Shanon, Patrick, Sarah, Logan, are active at Bethel Baptist Tem pl e of Bomb Group, 789th Squadron. and Payton. Kathy was a Survived 30 missions as a navi­ graduate of E M U earning a gator of a B-24 bomber over Bachelor and two Master degrees Germany in World War II the in education. Her career spanned last 19 of which as either Squad­ 30 years of teaching special ron or Group Leader. Recipient education in the Taylor. Reed of the Distinguished Flying City, and Mason Public School Cross, Navigator's Air Medal Districts. She enjoyed her with 4 oak leaf clusters, 4 battle students and would do anything stars and the American and Eu­ for them. She loved her Boston ropean Theatre ribbon. Practic­ Terriers, and supported the ing Michigan Certified Public Boston Terrier Rescue. LOOSLE, M AR Y Accountant for 35 years. M e m ­ Memorial gathering Thursday 3- Age 72 of Livonia. Cherished ber of the Michigan Association 8 p.m. at Vcrmculen-Sajewski wife of David. Loving mother of of Certified Public Accountants Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Reed (Kcrrie), Kimberly (David) (MACPA) from 1950-2015. Re­ Arbor Rd.. (btwn Sheldon and Boehm, Anne (Brian) Kinross, cipient of the M A C P A Distin­ Beck) Plymouth. The family will Kristen (Darren) Shirley, Ryan guished Service Award in 1987. gather Friday 9:30 a.m. until the (Doreen) and Nathan (Rebecca). President of the Michigan Ac­ 10:30 a.m. Memorial Service at Proud grandma of 25 and great- countancy Foundation from 1980 Grace Canton Church, 46788 grandma of one. Dearest sister of - 2003. Member of the Birming­ Cherry Hill Road, Canton. MI six. Visitation will be held at ham Senior Men's Club for 25 48187. Memorial contributions Fred Wood Funeral Home-Rice years and Birmingham Area Se­ may be made to Angela Hospice Chapel, 36100 Five Mile Rd., niors Coordinating Council or Grace Canton Church. To Livonia (E. of Levan) Monday 3- (BASCC) for 15 years where he share a memory, please visit 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at The played bridge and provided free vcrmeulenftineralhomc.com Church of Christ of Latter-Day tax services to those in need. Saints. 31450 Six Mile Rd., Rarely missed Sunday mass and VERMEULEN-SAJEWSKI Livonia. Gathering 10 a.m. with never complained about a meal service at 11 a.m. In lieu of he was served. Avid golfer, ball­ F U N E R A L S CREMATION flowers memorial contributions room dancer, weekly bridge HOMES SERVICES may be made to The Church of player and daily cross word puz­ W- Christ of Latter-Day Saints zler. A great Dad. A great Humanitarian Aid. Please visit Grandpa. Uncle Jim. Our patri­ online guestbook arch. A sterling example of the fredwoodfuncralhome.com maxim God, Family and Coun­ try. Memorial mass Saturday February 21, 2015 at 10:30 am at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 32340 Pierce Street, M c B r i d e , e t h e l Beverly Hills. Michigan 48025 Handmade, decorated bowls await pickup at the annual Soup Sw a p in Plymouth last year. The PAMELA "PAM" followed by a luncheon. In lieu art portion of the event begins Feb. 5 an d the Sw a p will be held Ma r c h 7 this year. Age93, passed away January 14. of flowers please contribute to a chanty of your choice in Jim's 2015. She was the most SMYKOWSKI, 'devoted and loving honor. Memories or notes of mother of six. and grand­ condolences may be sent to the ELIZABETH E. than one bowl, at the cost neisen, a me m b e r of the family at Age 91. January 24. 2015. SOUP of $10 per additional mother and great grandmother. Rotary Club of Plymouth She is survived by her daughter’s www.pixleyfuneral.eom Beloved mother of Janet (James) bowl. Th e limit is four A.M., and the Village Janicki and James (Pat) Continued from Page B6 Maureen Dishart. Beth McBride, bowls per person. Potters Guild. “This is Pat Gubacz. and Sue Moore. Smykowski. Dear grandmother T h e Salvation Ar m y wonderful project for the Predeceased by son Thomas. She of Jason J. (Ann) Janicki Art sessions include lived in Port Richey, Flonda but Elizabeth enjoyed dancing and food pantry will benefit community, for the Sal­ playing Pinochle A Memorial 4:30-6 p.m. and 6-7:30 from the Sw a p with all vation Ar m y and for our is now at peace back in Michigan p.m. Feb. 5; 10-11:30 a.m. with her family. Theres will be a Mass will be held. Please share a proceeds going to the local sen de e clubs. We ’re Private family memorial service. memory at www.rggrharris.com and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. church. In addition to the excited to bring it back Feb. 7; 4:30-6 p.m. and m o n e y raised from the and see this mu c h sup­ 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 12; 10- sale of soup bowls, par­ port." U M P H R E Y , 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. ticipants are asked to ‘M a y t f i e MARY EVELYN Tb register for the A retired Farmington Public to 1 p.m., Feb. 14; and bring a canned food item Soup Swa p Bowl Painting Saturday, Feb. 14,10-11:30 Schools teacher and former to help restock the sessions at the Plymouth of y o u r loved Faraungton Hills resident. Mary a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 shelves at the pantry Salvation Ar m y Church Evelyn Umphrey, 96. died pm; and 3:30-5 p.m. and w h e n they co m e to pick or for mo r e information, January 27 in Colorado Springs. 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. up their bowl and dine on call San dy Kollinger at Colorado, after a short illness. Cost is $15 per person, soup. She taught classes to early 734-453-5464. No resen*a- elementary students from 1956 or $15 for the first two “I’ve gotten so ma n y tions are required to m e m b e r s of a family and to 1979, the majority of that time calls from past partici­ attend the Soup Swap, 11 at the old Ten Mile School. $10 for each additional pants asking wh e n the a.m. to 1 p.m. Ma r c h 7. She was preceded in death by her family member. Individ­ Soup Sw a p will be held husband. Earl, and is survived by uals ma y decorate mo r e again," said Leslie Gree- ^ C . . . h i T i h ) y o u p e a c e . her children, both graduates of Farmington High School. Dr. Don Umphrev of Dallas, Texas, and Jan Sutherland Weston of Colorado Sonnes B8 (CP) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR SUNDAY. 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