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Mortgage workshops Voters face 3 ballot choices Westland residents facing difficulties with their mortgages can find help through free for presidential primary loan modification as­ sistance at workshops offered 6-7 p.m. the By LeAnne Rogers and require different Republican or Democrat­ way that the applica­ to ignore the ballot ques­ fourth Tuesday of the Observer Staff Writer responses depending on ic presidential prima­ tions had to be printed, it tion only option and month at the Dorsey which school district is ry ballot. But residents will be confusing," said select a party preference Community Center, on Permanent absentee involved. The Wayne- of the Wayne-Westland Westland Clerk Eileen to vote in the presiden­ Dorsey east of Venoy. voter applications for Westland Communi­ district will have a third DeHart Schoof, noting tial primary. Participants learn the Feb. 28 presidential ty Schools has a sink­ option — voting only on that the absentee bal­ "Voters must select from loan modifica­ primary should be hit­ ing fund question on the the ballot question and lot applications are iden­ one ballot type or we will tion counselor, at­ ting Westland mail boxes ballot in addition to the not participating in the tical. not issue a ballot. If they torney and real estate as early as today (Thurs­ presidential primary. presidential primary. That means voters who don't, we will put it back professionals who will day). First, all voters need to "Only a Wayne-West­ live in the Livonia, Gar­ in the mail asking them answer questions re­ The applications will designate a party affilia­ land resident can select den City, Taylor and Ink- garding loan modifica­ look a bit a different tion to receive either the ballot question only. The ster school districts need Please see BALLOT, A2 tions, foreclosure time lines, short sales and available government assistance. Consultation is done in a private set­ New site good fit for Firing Line ting for all residents. Solutions include By LeAnne Rogers loan modification to Observer Staff Writer lower mortgage pay­ ment or short sale of A larger facility, more the home. They are parking and better vis­ largely based upon ibility on a major road affordability and in- • provided plenty incen­ come. If a loan modifi­ tive for the Firing Line cation is declined and to move to a new location a short sale is a better nearly a decade after the solution, the program business opened. works with residents "We went from 14,000 to find a home they square feet to 18,000 can rent or rent to square feet. We're on a own at a price they main road close to the' can afford. intersection," said Grant The program tries Allen, who co-owns the to find housing that business with Tommy allows families to stay Vaughan and Don Haigh. in their current neigh-' Since it opened, the borhoods and children Firing Line had been ; to stay at their current located in an industri­ schools. al area. It took about- To participate in the five months to renovate program, call (313) a former collision shop 378-5418 or send an to house the Firing Line e-mail to lindamiller® which not only sells a nationalfaith.org. range of handguns, long guns, ammunition and , other shooting supplies but also offers a variety Co-owner Grant Allen in front of a display at the Firing Line of shooting and gun safe­ Movie Night ty courses. a gun to see how you like es for CPL (Concealed don't believe mom and all for educating them Stop by the William There are 16 shooting shooting. Pistol Licenses), safe­ dad." and making it safe," said P. Faust Library this lanes on two 25-yard gun "We have over 90 dif­ ty classes for kids and Those courses look at Allen. Friday evening for a ranges with three addi­ ferent handguns you hunter safety classes. how to make a weap­ The Firing Line also movie and snacks. tional shooting positions can rent (to use on the • Dads and moms bring on safe and how the gun offers Modern Amis, The library's will on the 50-yard indoor range), we can rent long kids in because they functions and operates. a Filipino martial arts, continue its Friday rifle range. And you guns," said Allen. "We'll . want them educated "If there is going to be Night Movies for the don't have to own or buy train you. We run class­ about gun safety — they gun in the house, we're Please see RANGE, A2 month of January and will kick it off with 17 and Up, a movie about two friends who discover that adding City clerk, four \ the act of sex to their Stottlemyer: Committed to his city friendship leads to council members complications. This By Sue Mason movie is rated R and is Observer Staff Writer for teens and adults. start new. terms Snacks and refresh­ Robert Stottlemyer is being ments are served, and remembered by friends as "a By LeAnne Rogers there will be trivia good firefighter and a man, ' , ; Observer Staff Writer and prizes before the actively committed to his com­ movie. munity. Family, friends and support­ Doors open at 6:30 A former Westland firefight­ ers gathered at the Bailey Rec­ p.m., with the movie er and City Council member, reation Center Tuesday as City starting at 7 p.m. Mr. Stottlemy­ Clerk Eileen DeHart Schoof The library is at 6123 er died Friday, and City Council members were Central City Parkway, Dec. 30, at his sworn in for new terms. north of Ford. For home after a . The re-elected council mem­ more information, call lengthy battle bers taking their public oath of (734)326-6123. with Alzheim­ office included top vote-getter er's. He was 75. Adam Hammons, James God- "He was bout, Bill Johnson and Michael always good Kehrer. The top three finish­ Stottlemyer ers earn four-year council terms INDEX and did what he • FILE PHOTO had to do," said In 2003, then City Councilman Robert Stottlemyer was on hand to pass while Kehrer will serve a two- Business A8 year term. Crossword Puzzle ....B10 retired Westland Fire Chief Ted out awards at the Wayne-Westland Soccer League's summer picnic. ' Entertainment B5 Scott. "Bob always did his job, Serving as master of ceremo­ Food B7 he had a good attitude." for various organizations." Jan. 1,1963, and worked for the nies, Mayor William Wild began Homes B10 A longtime Westland resident, Born on June 14,1936, in Lin­ fire service for 25 years before the program with a moment of Jobs B11 Mr. Stottlemyer was a firefight­ coln Park, Mr. Stottlemyer was retiring from the Westland Fire silence in honor of former coun­ Obituaries B4 er for 25 years, served on the a 1955 graduate of Wayne High Department on Jan. 1,1988, as cilman and retired firefight­ Opinion A10 City Council for nine years, and School. He met his wife in 1952 a driver engineer/sergeant. er Robert Stottlemyer, who died Services „ B11 was active in a variety of local when they both were counsel­ "Bob liked Chief Savini and last week at age 75 following a Sports B1 long battle with Alzheimer's dis­ Wheels B12 organizations. He sta"ged fund­ ors at a 4-H camp. They dated the chief liked Bob," said Scott. x raisers for organizations rang­ for four years before they mar­ "As an engineer, his responsi­ ease. . © The Observer & Eccentric ing from the Wounded Warriors ried in August 1956. bility was to assure the rig was Surrounded by her family, volume 47 • Number 65 Project and Spark Inc. to even He worked for the Ford ready for service, the equip­ including husband Butch, chil­ reaching into Detroit to help Motor Co. until he was laid off. ment was in the right place dren and grandchildren, Schoof Home Delivery: Mother Waddles and her chari­ That's when he built their first and that it was ready to go on a clearly had the largest group (866) 887-2737 table work. home. He also worked for a moment's notice." of supporters present, even "He was always giving of his dairy and for Newburgh Lum­ Mr. Stottlemyer was instru­ without including Johnson, her Return Address: 41304 Concept Dr. time for others," said his wife, ber and eventually was hired mental on obtaining used hos­ brother. Plymouth Ml 48170 Betty. "He did a lot of fund- as a firefighter by then-Nan­ pital beds and other equipment "I want all of my family to raising for the police and fire kin Township Fire Ralph Savi- benevolent funds. He did a lot ni. He joined the department on Please see STOTTLEMYER, A2 Please see OATHS, A2 K mm

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gardens of its kind in the Graunstadt said. STOTTLEMYER country, according to his "It was just about high­ Continued from page A1 family. lighting business," she "We also did a store said. "I know when it out of our garage where started it was about from Annapolis and the seniors could come and showing businesses in the former Beyer Memori­ buy fresh produce," city and the people who al hospitals to be used said Betty Stottlemyer. worked there." for the fire department's "They'd pay what we paid Mr. Stottlemyer decid­ loan closet. He also was when we picked it up at ed to not seek re-election active with the Westland the produce terminal." in 2009 after being diag­ Goodfellows, the Wayne Mr. Stottlemyer was nosed with Alzheimer's. Ford Civic League and appointed to fill a vacan­ "It was hard for him Crippled Children's orga­ cy on the Westland City because those years on nizations and volunteered Council in November council were busy, busy, with The Parade Com­ 2000. Former council. busy, and he knew he pany and the Michigan member Cheryl Graun­ would not be able to con­ State Fair. stadt remembers the tinue," said his wife. "It He ran a security com­ back-and-forth they had was sad to see." pany and a lawn service over being top vote-get­ "He really was the and organized motiva­ ter in the her first elec­ sweetest guy, I'm fortu- tional programs at Ste­ tion. She like to say she - - nate I got to know him venson Middle School, St. was the top vote-getter and learn from him,," John Lutheran and the and he would say he was. said Graunstadt. "He was Surrounded by her family, Westland City Clerk Eileen DeHart Schoof took the oath of of­ William P. Faust Public She had won a four-year someone I could trust. I fice to begin a new term. Library. He also liked the term and he ran unop­ felt I could come to him entertainment business posed for a two-year and talk to him." and brought live acts to term. Mr. Stottlemyer is sur­ the area. Among the per­ "It was obvious to any­ vived by his wife of 55 OATHS formers were Roger Mill­ one who observed him years, Betty, sons Chris Continued from page A1 er, Chubby Checker and ; on council that he was a (Ilene), Mark (Susan) and Lee Greenwood. very humble man, a very David (Karen); daughter A popular event for the friendly man," she added. Donna Beaupre, brother come up. It will be half fire department was an "He had a good sense of Donald (Lou) Stottlemy­ the audience and it's open house at the Cen­ humor. He was very lov­ er, sister Patricia Lloyd, only part of my family," tral station that included ing and wore his heart on 10 grandchildren and five said Schoof. "I could not visits by members of the his sleeve." great-grandchildren. He have enjoyed all of the Detroit Lions and Chan­ As a council member, is preceded in death by wonderful things I've nel 7 news anchor Doris Mr. Stottlemyer helped , his parents, Roland and been able to do without Biscoe, Scott recalled." start up of Our Town on Mary Jamieson Stottle­ their support." Mr. Stottlemyer also the Road, cable TV shows myer. A former councilwom- started two gardens for ' promoting local business­ Memorials can be made an, state representa­ senior citizens and the es and hosted by council to the Wounded Warriors - tive and Wayne County Westland Councilman James Godbout took the oath of underprivileged — one members. The idea came Project, Veterans Haven executive staff member, office while his wife Sande held the Bible. Godbout was in Canton and the other from a conversation with or Alzheimer's Associa­ Schoof said all of her reelected as council president at the subsequent council on the grounds of the for­ then-City Attorney Ange- tion. accomplishment aren't meeting. mer Wayne County Gen­ lo Plakas, and it was Mr. .v.ery important without eral Hospital. The latter Stottlemyer who took smasonOhometownlife.com her family. became one of the largest it upon himself to do it, (313)222-6751 "I swear I will do the best job that I can," said Schoof, whose oath of office was administered by Deputy Clerk Tina Stanke. i RANGE After taking their ! . Continued from page A1 oaths of office, the coun- cilmen ephoed Schoof's Westland Councilman Mi-y comments thanking fam­ Top vote-getter Adam chael Kehrer takes the oath . combined with com­ ily and friends for their Hammons takes the oath of office for a two-year term.' bat handgun instruction. support. office for a four-year term "It's a hand-to-hand self- Thanking his wife, on council. He was sub­ defense. Just because Melissa, for her support, sequently elected council you carry a gun, it's not Hammons also noted it president pro tern. necessarily the first was a special day for option," Allen said. their son Nolan, who was elected as the most emo­ Twice a month, the Fir­ turning 4 years old. tional part," said Kehrer. ing Line offers Ladies A customer, who asked not to be identified, shoots on the "I also want to thank "You'd think it would Nights and month­ gun range at the Firing Line which recently opened in a residents for their sup­ be the day-to-day work ly women's CPL class­ new Westland location. port and having the con­ but it is the campaign­ es, taught by female fidence in me to re-elect ing and election that are instructors, which can Westland police officer retirees and housewives. me," said Hammons. "I draining." provide a more comfort­ while both Vaughan and A lot of different peo­ look forward to work­ Providing the invoca­ able atmosphere, Allen Haigh are retired West- ple and different experi-. ing with the mayor, the tion, Parks and Recre­ added. land police officers. As ences." administration and with ation Director Robert . "For Ladies Nights, a result, Allen said the The Firing Line is a my council colleagues." Kosowski used a quote we'll take the rental guns Firing Line classes go class three dealer, mean-'. Since his mother was from poet Emily Dick­ and let them try differ­ beyond the minimum ing it can handle weap­ unable to attend, Keh- inson — "Dwell in pos­ ent styles," he said. training mandated by the ons such as machine rer asked his aunt, Ber- • sibility." By accept­ Twice so far, the Fir­ state. guns and under a new nadine Vaughan, to hold ing the responsibility of ing Line has hosted wed-' "The state says eight law, silencers. the Bible while he" took representing residents, Morgan DeHart, grand­ dings — the guests all hours and we do 12 "We keep it clean and the oath of office. Kosowski said the new daughter of City Clerk shot on the range fol­ hours," he said. "We go professional. We have a "Everyone has men­ council members have Eileen DeHart Schoof, lowing the ceremony — above on issues in our vast experience and peo­ tioned the support of to dwell in possibility. brought her doll to the along with some bach­ classes. We get more in- ple with different styles their family and friends ceremony swearing in elor parties, pre-adult depth and look at legal of shooting," Allen said, in getting elected. To, lrogersOhometownlife.com ceremony at the Bailey beverage consumption, issues. We have 20 peo­ including cowboy style this day, I find getting (313) 222-5428 Recreation Center. of course. ple, including the own­ shooting in costumes, Allen, who joined the ers and office staff. law enforcement and business in 2006, is a They come from all . competitive. walks of life — current One employee, Rob­ and retired police, Ford in Boruta, is the first mandatory step. ister to vote in the Feb. female master of the BALLOT • Sign the application. 28 election is Mon­ International Defensive Continued from page A1 • Provide an address day, Jan. 30. Republi­ THINKING ABOUT... VOICES & VIEWS: Pistol Shooting Associ­ where the ballot should cans can select from 11 ation. COMMENT ONLINE be mailed, if the voter candidates on the bal­ The Firing Line also to select. Not all cit: will be gone, for exam­ lot while only President offers more specialized ies are doing that," said ple spending the winter Barack Obama appears $•**LENNOX advanced classes, such Schoof. in Florida. on the Democratic ballot. as low light shooting and In addition, Schoof said There is also a spot Schoof notes that des­ \ FREE ESTIMATES reality-based shooting there are five things a for the voter to provide ignating a party prefer­ with scenarios involving voter must complete on their telephone numbers ence to participate in the 1(734)525-1930 movement. the absentee ballot appli­ and an e-mail address presidential primary has Our 36th Year! Located at 33000 Ford, cation in order to receive but Schoof stresses no impact on the Nov. 6 UNITED TEMPERATURE just west of Venoy, the their ballot: that information is not general election. 8919MIDDLEBELT'UV0NIA hometownlife.com business is open 10 • Check the box stat­ required to vote. The Wayne-Westland www.unit8dtemperatureseryices.com a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday ing the reason for voting "You don't have to pro­ Community Schools is through Friday; 9 a.m. absentee. vide that information. seeking 10-year renewal to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 9 • Fill in their date of It's for the (Republican of a nearly 1-mill sinking A New Store Has a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. birth. and Democratic) parties fund tax levy. • Check the box indi­ to access to get support," Just Hatched lrogersShometownlife.com cating that the voter is said Schoof. lrogersehometownlife.com (313)222-5428 a U.S. citizen — a new The deadline to reg­ (313)222-5428 Near You.

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By Sue Mason filled half of the store, store running. Observer Staff Writer , and artists were stopping "Everyone loves it, into inquire about it. we tell them every­ For Jennifer Couni­ Artists come from Bel­ thing is Michigan made han, opening a busi­ leville, Canton and even and that excites them," ness means coming back St. Joseph. That artist said Counihan's mother, home. hasn't been in the store, who declined to give her The Howell resident she sends her things by name because she is a grew up in Westland and mail, Counihan said. silent partner. she hung out at Westland Kristin Malinich of The artists rent space The shop is open dur­ Shopping Center while Metamora Stone Works has to market their work. ing mall hours and her mother ran the Cof­ created platters and cutting They pay a 15 percent Counihan's excited that fee Beanery. boards from natural stone point of sale commission shoppers have noticed So when she and a and granite. and work 16 hours in the the store. group of women, includ­ store or hire someone, if "I'm pleased, I'm real­ ing her mother, decided "everyone contributes in they can't. ly excited that it's picked to open Sisters Arts and different ways," she said. "We've had a lot of peo­ up," she said. "This is the Gifts, she looked to the Several other malls, ple ask questions about first time I've ever done mall. Chloe Dunklin is among artists marketing their work at including Laurel Park how it works," she added. anything like this. We're "I've always loved art, the Sisters Art and Gifts in Westland Shopping Center. Place have a store like "I'm surprised how many trying to do a lot of dif­ I love what people make, Sisters, and in looking artists have approached ferent stuff so all the I love to hear their sto­ sonalized embroidery, like platters and cut­ around, Counihan decid­ us. That's good. I thought items are unique. If you ries," said Counihan. handmade jewelry and ting boards, and there's ed to go where she could we'd have to go to them. want something unique "I'm not an artsy, craftsy fudge, organic soap a selection of hand knit fill an need. Now, Briar- The nice thing about all and different, you need person, but I love hear­ and tea. There are even ' socks, hats and scarves wood Mall in Ann Arbor of us working here is to shop here." ing the artists stories." kaleidoscope-style pho­ as well as hand spun inquiring about a simi­ it keeps the cost down, . Artists wanting more The store, set up in tos using such subjects yarns from the Wil- lar store. you don't have to pay information about Sisters the former Eddie Bau­ as a car radiator, a melt­ liamston Alpaca Shoppe. Sisters opened its doors employees." Art and Gifts can con­ er store on the east side ed record, a grasshopper According to Counihan, officially at midnight on Actually, it's Couni- tact Counihan by e-mail of the mall features the and teeth. the store is the result Black Friday. It started han's mother who has at sistersartandgifts@ work of some 23 artists. Kristin Malinich of of a group of women with five artists and the helped bring in artists. yahoo.com. The selection includes Metamora Stone Works who banded together to number has continued to She has a connection original artwork, met­ has a selection of stone make it work. They call grow. The week before with the arts and has smasonOhometownlife.com al yard decorations, per- and granite products themselves sisters and Christmas, merchandise . helped set up and get the (313) 222-6751 Westland council approves plans for business growth

By LeAnne Rogers was sought by Hussein approved a salvage yard . granted for a 560-square Thompson. "It will be a ."This is nice. We appre­ Observer Staff Writer Mcheik. Westland Plan­ in Westland in 40 years," foot addition to Rocky's really great new fresh ciate it," he added. ning Director Bruce said Mayor William Wild, Coney Island & Grill look." •McDonald's Restau­ A plans for a new busi­ Thompson said there had adding the new business Family Restaurant, 1622 . Restaurant owner rant, 31355 Joy received a ness and expansion of been some activity oh the would locatedBetween S. Wayne Road. The exist­ Rocky Gjoka was asked revised site plan approval two existing businesses in property such as remov­ two existing salvage ing restaurant is 2,180- about another proper­ that includes construction Westland were recently ing old tires and scrap. yards. "This property had squaref eet and addition­ ty he owns, the former of a updated drive-thru approved by the council. "I thank you for locat­ been a bit of a mess." al seating would be pro­ Leright restaurant also system with the addition ; The new business is an ing in Westland and going Mcheik had mentioned vided with the addition at located on Wayne Road. of a second drive-thru auto salvage yard which forward with the proj­ the firm handling the haz­ the rear of the building. "I would like to be open. lane. There would be 15 would be located on 1.85 ect," said Councilman ardous materials was Plans also call for Business is going better stacking spaces for both acres at 300 S. New- Adam Hammons, who owned by Dan Wild, who installation of the Down­ but I want to wait a year. lanes and a cash booth burgh, south of Cherry questioned how hazard­ the mayor said is his town Development I'm still paying taxes," window addition on the Hill. There is an existing ous materials would be uncle. Authority streetscape Gjoka said. "I upgrade east side of the building. 2,277-square foot exist­ handled. "It's not me. There are treatment along the the building it every five "We're looking to be a ing building on the prop­ Any oil waste would be not a lot of places where Wayne Road side of the years - it's good for the contributor to the com­ erty that was formerly an recycled, said Mcheik, you can dispose of these business. The site was property." munity. We are add­ automotive towing and - adding a firm had been materials," said Wild, once home to a Daly's There was a huge ing business and paying storage yard. The prop­ hired to collect and dis­ who before becoming Restaurant. improvement to the prop­ more taxes," said Gary erty was zoned correct­ pose of other hazardous mayor worked for his "These will be great erty when Gjoka took Winbush, McDonald's ly but council approved a materials. family business Scrap improvement to this over the property and operation manager. special land use required "I appreciate these gen­ Busters, a Wayne auto already improved site. opened his restaurant, for the auto salvage yard. tlemen coming into town. salvage business. It will update the exteri­ Council President James lrogersOhometownlife.com The special land use It's safe to say we haven't •Site plan approval was or of the building," said Godbout said. (313)222-5428 '

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Stolen vehicle and secured the residence when he left. When he returned the A resident in the 500 block of next day, he discovered the front 5Gilman was loading Christmas door was forced open and sever­ presents into her idling vehicle al items, including tile, paint and a when it was stolen Dec. 25 in Gar­ sink, were taken. den City. The woman told police she ran Vehicles ransacked back into the Several vehicle owners in home for one GARDEN CITY 8the area of Brandt and Sheri­ more trip dan in Garden City reported that and, upon her their unlocked vehicles were ran­ return, the vehicle was gone. sacked and miscellaneous items Two days later, an officer on like change and medication were patrol spotted the vehicle at the stolen Dec. 24. The police were gas pump at Cherry Hill and Mid- able to follow footprints in the dlebelt. It was occupied by three fresh snow and it appeared that men. The officer called for assis­ the culprit wandered around the tance, blocked the vehicle in and neighborhood trying the doors approached the occupants. As the on vehicles and struck when an officer approached the men, he unlocked door was found, accord­ saw the driver draw a handgun ing to Garden City Police Chief from his waistband and place it on Robert Muery. the floorboard. While investigating, officers The men were taken from the recovered several pieces of jew­ stolen vehicle and a loaded 40 cali­ elry that had been dropped in the $70,000 in plastic containers ber handgun was recovered along area of Sheridan and Henry Ruff. with a quantity of narcotics and a black neoprene face mask. The Speeding motorist three men, two from Inkster ages An apparently inattentive driv­ stolen from Westland company 29 and 25, and one from Detroit 9er didn't realize there was a ,- age 37, were taken to the police police car waiting next to him at Larceny ident said he returned from The employee reported department and held, pending fur­ a red light on Dec. 24. He accel­ An estimated 300-350 plas­ work to find the door open. It that the security covers had ther investigation. The gun had erated to 55 miles per hour after I tic containers valued at appeared that a container of been pried off with the entire been reported stolen to Grosse He the light changed on Ford at Hen­ $70,000 were reported stolen $25 worth of assorted coins tops being pulled off some police in 2007, police said. ry Ruff. Jan. 2 from Williams Bayer had been stolen. machines and some were While the officer paced the vehi­ Industries, 39037 Webb Dr. An Less than two hours later, even turned upside down. Stolen car cle, the 23-year-old Plymouth man employee told police the col­ a second tenant in the same An unknown amount of coins A red 1997 Ford Escort, report­ began tailgating another motorist lapsible building also reported the were reported stolen and the 6ed stolen in Livonia on Nov. 7, and flashed his lights and honked WESTLAND plastic front door had been kicked damage to the machines esti­ was recovered Dec. 25 in the lot his horn in an effort to get that' contain­ in. That resident reported a mated at $8,840. of Amantea's Restaurant, 32777 driver out of the way. ers had been taken over the digital camera, a 42-inch flat Warren Road, by a police offi­ The officer stopped the man , holiday weekend. screen television and a laptop Break-in cer on patrol. The officer report­ and discovered he was driving The employee told police computer, valued at $1,580, A resident in the 1200 ed the vehicle had heavy damage on a suspended license and had that the containers were col- , had been stolen. 4block of Henry Ruff told to the passenger side and was full a license plate that expired in lapsed and stacked but like­ police that he returned home of trash. September which bore a bogus • ly needed to be moved with a Larceny in the early hours of Dec. 25 renewal sticker. The man was tractor-trailer. On Dec. 29, an employ­ to find the front door to his Break-in arrested, processed and released 3ee of Coinmach, a Livonia- home was ajar. He said he An owner refurbishing a with three violations. Break-ins based business, told police also found that the side door 7vacant home in the 28800 block Police were called to a that someone had broken into had been pried open and a of Rush in Garden City told police Stolen truck 2unit at the Wilderness 19 washing machines and dry­ window broken, apparently Dec. 23 that about $1,500 in build­ The used car dealership locat- ,• Park Apartments, 7401 Drew ers located at Woodcrest Villa when someone tried to lift it ing supplies was stolen from the ed at 32405 Ford in Garden City Circle, Dec. 30 after a resi­ Apartments, 8300 Woodcrest out of the track. home overnight. reported a 1994 red Ford F-250 dent reported the front door Dr. The machines are leased Nothing was reported miss­ . The man said he was work­ valued at $5,500 stolen from its lot had been kicked in. The res­ to the apartment complex. ing. ing in the home the day before sometime Dec. 26.

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Margaret Halava, whose remarkable careers ran and the gamut from public ser­ vice to business to music . to painting, passed away at age 93 on Dec. 12,2011. She was a former Farm- ington resident, past pres- : sole ident of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce and a longtime corporate Cobbler helps leader at the former parent company of the Observer clients put best & Eccentric Newspapers. ' "Margaret's range of Margaret Halava celebrated capability was prodigious," foot forward said Philip Power, for her 92nd birthday in Hawaii. whose newspaper publish­ high levels, becoming Con­ ing company she worked By Darrell Clem for 20 years. cert Master of the Lansing Observer Staff Writer \ Symphony Orchestra "She brought enormous . Her interest in and grow­ After Plymouth entre­ energy, terrific focus and ing skill at watercolor preneur John Early start­ ferocious loyalty to every­ painting enriched her 17 ed a mobile shoe shine thing she did," said Pow­ years on Maui, Hawaii, company polishing and er, founder and president where she moved after her buffing shoes across PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER of the Center for Michigan, retirement from business. southeast Michigan, he. Ace Shukeireh fits new heels to a customer's shoes. a think tank based in Ann While in Hawaii, she also • quickly realized his cus­ Arbor. taught both watercolor and tomers needed a cobbler Power was, for nearly violin to children. shop for repairs — so he 40 years, owner of Home- She moved back to Mich­ opened one in Canton. Town Communications igan in 2010, where she Lawyers, bankers, Network, Inc., a group lived in the Independent accountants and other of 62 community news­ Living Area of Burcham customers from Detroit papers in Michigan and Hills Retirement Center in to Midland have been put­ Ohio which included the Okemos. Her family held ting their best foot for­ Observer & Eccentric an enormous party there ward ever since. Newspapers. to celebrate her 93rd birth­ After retiring from his Halava's career at Home- day, shortly before she financial sector career, Town Communications passed away. Early, 52, embarked last ended with her retirement She is survived by her March on his idea to start in 1987 as vice president sons, Donald Ricks and The Shoe Shine Guys. He for human resources. Neil Halava and her bought a shuttle bus and Previously, she served daughter, Gail Halava, a sprinter van so that he, as secretary to two Mich­ together with eight grand­ son-in-law Mike Kompol- igan governors - G. Men- children, eight great towicz and sidekick Bob nen Williams and John B. grandchildren and three Keller could take their Swainson—and as district great-great grandchildren. skills to Detroit land­ manager for Congressman "Shortly before Marga­ marks such as Chase Tow­ Billie S. Farnum. She also ret was born, somebody er, the Dime Building, held positions at the Macki­ up there broke the mold," One Kennedy Square and nac Bridge Authority while Power said. "I've never One Detroit Center, then John Early II pressing a sole to an old shoe in need of repairs. the bridge was being built. known anybody with as roll on to office centers She followed her pas­ remarkable a range of tal­ in places such as Troy, since his early teenage items. It's clear he knows who owns D&M Art Stu­ sion for music by enroll­ ents as Margaret Hala­ Ann Arbor, Birmingham, years in his birthplace of his work—especially dio, just two doors down. ing in the School of Music va Her life enriched pro­ Bloomfield Hills, South- Jerusalem. "When people shoes. Inside the cobbler "We're really glad he 'at Michigan College, lat­ foundly her family, her field, Saginaw and Mid­ really like their shoes and shop, he picks up a pair moved in," she said. er Michigan State Univer­ friends and her business land. they're comfortable on that looks beyond repair. For more on the com­ sity. Insisting she needed a associates." ! "We can shine 75 to 100 their feet, they like to get ' Yet, fix them he can. pany, go to www. better way to support her­ Memorials honoring pairs of shoes in one day them fixed and keep them "The name is worn off theshoeshineguys.com or self, her father insisted she her life can be made to using both trucks," Early, as long as they can." of these, but they are Ital­ call (734) 645-2286. enroll at Acme Business The Lansing Symphony company president, said. Given a rough economy, ian shoes," Shukeireh <• School, but she remained a Orchestra, 501S. Capital They walk in, collect he said, it's cheaper for a said, holding a pair of old dclemOnometovvnlife.com passionate violinist all her Avenue, Suite 400, Lansing, shoes their customers professional to pay $48 for but repairable shoes. "I (313) 222-2238 life. She played violin at MI 48933. want shined, work their a half-sole and heel repair can tell by the feel of the magic inside their vehi- \ than to spend several hun­ leather that they are Ital­ cles for $6 a pair and dred dollars on new shoes. ian." . return the finished prod­ As the number of cob­ Early bought the cob- uct -v-r' v • ;•-• --'/ bler shops continues to"''."" : bier shop in August, five* "The vehicles are totally dwindle, Shukeireh said months after starting The TQWNWCQMNTWIANZS rigged out with shoe shine he believes the Canton Shoe Shine Guys. It's clear equipment," Robin Oes- . shop has "the best reputa-. by the nostalgic decor terwind, the company's Hon in the state of Mich­ — shoes from the early 1100 S. Wayne Rd.Westland marketing manager, said. igan." He's a confident 1900s, an old shoe stitch­ Customers who refuse cobbler, with good reason. er and nailer — that he Between Ford & Michigan Ave. to throw out a pair of $300 "Ace can pretty much respects the cobbler's pro­ Cole Haan shoes with fix anything that's leath­ fession. worn-out soles needn't er," said John Early's son, "It has become some­ SHORT SIASON LIAOUIS worry, either. They can John Early II, the shop's what of a dying art," he send them with The Shoe vice president. "I've seen said. Now Forming! Shine Guys back to Ear­ Ace fix canes, hockey Early estimated that Openings for teams or individuals for more info ly's subsidiary, an old- gear, snowboard boots. 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FILE PHOTOS Spring rains slowed the cleanup of 12 acres of Central City Park, but by May 2011, the work started in earnest as trucks hauled away contaminated soil. Park cleanup, MJR make news in 2011

By LeAnne Rogers ed its 15th anniversa­ Observer Staff Writer ry in November, it also introduced new library From the remedia­ Director Sheila Collins tion of a portion of Cen­ and unveiled plans for tral City Park, the grand an addition to the build­ opening of a state-of-the- ing. The Library Board is art movie theater and the hoping to have the 6,000- tearing down of the icon­ square-foot addition ic Quo Vadis to parents completed by the end of and school officials tak­ the 2012. The additional ing on the governor and space would be used for lawmakers over funding computer servers, addi­ •for K-12 education, 2011 tional public use com­ was an eventful year. puters and a conference The highlight came room. with the remediation • Westland joined with 12 acres of Central City Garden City, Wayne, Park. In the spring, Inkster and Dearborn remediation and restora­ Heights to study possi­ tion work got under way ble consolidations of dis­ in earnest at the park, trict courts. A draft of which has been closed the study prepared by since 2006 due to lead consultants was received contamination. Crews late in the year with the were slowed initially by final recommendations wet weather but complet­ State Rep. Richard LeBlanc (from left) and State Sen. Glenn Anderson, both of Westland, Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood of coming in this year. ed grading, placement of Taylor and State Sen. Patrick Colbeck (right) of Canton were among lawmakers who participated in a n April town hall • In December, Ink­ top soil and a geotextile meeting on proposed school funding, hosted by the Wayne-Westland Community Schools. ster resident Antonio membrane to isolate the Brandon, 22, and Nicole contaminated soil. tive sign. In comparison, vided additional fund- \ move temporarily to the WYAA set the amount of Roberts, 18, of West- The park has been Garden City saw a 15.7 ing to account for mill- Bailey Recreation Cen­ missing money at $31,000 land were charged with hydroseeded, the walking percent decrease in prop­ age not allowed in deter­ ter. taken from January to abusing and killing and parking lots installed erty values and a similar mining its Proposal A per In local elections, July 2010. Huren, who their two-month-old son before winter weather decline in Wayne while student foundation allow­ Wayne-Westland voters has pleaded not guilty to Kayden Brandon. Bran­ set in. It's not yet known Canton saw a 1.9 percent ance. elected Michigan Educa­ the charge, is scheduled don is charged with first- when the park will be decrease and 6.1 percent The district faced with tion Association-backed for trial in February. degree murder in the reopened toth e public. drop in Livonia. a $14 million loss in rev­ candidates Andrea Claw- • Greg Angelosan- death of his son and two In February, the The City Council adopt­ enue, but through the son and Thomas Buck- to was sworn in as West- counts of first-degree Westland City Council _ ed a balanced $54.5 mil­ efforts of local lawmak­ alew to the school board land police chief in May, child abuse for injuries approved its first ever lion general fund budget ers, the agreedjto restore . in the May school elec­ replacing outgoing Chief suffered by the infant half of the Wayne-West­ tion. They replaced Jef- ' Alan Ramsden, who and his surviving twin land language for the frey Hayton, who had retired. Cameron, who had bro­ 2011-12 budget year. been appointed to fill a • For the first time any­ ken ribs and a broken The district got good vacancy created when one could remember, femur. news when it closed the board Secretary Martha Westland voters didn't Roberts is charged with books on fisdal 2010-11 Pitsenbarger resigned in have a primary election involuntary manslaugh­ and discovered that the January, and board Pres­ to narrow the field of ter and two counts of sec­ closing of six elementary ident Skip Monit who candidates for City Coun­ ond-degree child abuse. schools and the reconfig­ failed to have enough sig­ cil. Only seven candi­ An autopsy showed the uration of its elementary natures on his petitions dates — four incumbents baby died of asphyxia program had saved the to appear on the ballot. and three challengers and blunt force trauma to district more than the $5 Board Trustee Wil­ — joined the race to fill the chest. :. million it had anticipat­ liam Gabriel resigned four council seats. Both are due back ed. As a result, it finished in May; and, with the 2011 with a fund equity board unable to select a of $12.7 million. Howev­ new member, the deci­ While the shuttered Quo Vadis Theater was being torn er, a portion of that mon­ sion was made in August down, a mile south workers were busy putting the finish­ ey will be used to cover by the Wayne Coun­ ing touches on the MJR Westland Grand 16 Digital Cinema. this year's revenue short­ ty RESA Board which fall, shrinking it to $8.7 selected former school Brownfield Development that didn't have layoffs million by the end of the board member Frederick Plan which helped facil­ or an increase in mill- current fiscal year. Weaver to fill the vacan­ itate plans for the MJR age rates despite 3 per­ City officials began cy. Westland Grand 16 Dig­ cent less revenues. There the process of deciding In other news in 2011: ital Cinema. The proj­ was a reorganization of what to do about physical .'' • Nearly a year apart, ect began with the demo­ the Building Department" problems with the cur­ Nicholas Cottrell and lition of the long-closed that eliminated full-time rent city hall which has Justin Yoshikawa were former Showcase Cin­ positions but allowed a long history of exten­ sentenced to prison for ema building on Wayne workers to bump in to sive flooding due to it killing Westland teenag­ Road south of War­ other vacant jobs. being constructed in an • • er Carlee Jade Morse, The week-long heat wave in June made Westland's H20 ren Road. The new the­ State lawmakers found area with a high water who was lured from her Zone sprayground a popular destinations for both young­ ater complex opened themselves bombarded table. Studies in response family's apartment a late sters and adults. , on scheduled in early with letters and e-mails to a complaint filed by an summer night in August November and is expect­ and made appearances at employee found air qual­ 2010. • When the Nov. 8 elec­ in 18th District Court ed to draw more than town hall meetings, host­ ity levels acceptable. Both men made state­ tion was over, incum­ Feb. 3 for a preliminary 800,000 patrons annually. ed by the Wayne-West­ However, a subsequent ments to police describ­ bents James Godbout, examination. Competen­ And as work began on land Community Schools engineering study of the ing the murder of Morse, Adam Hammons, Bill cy examinations were the MJR theater began and the Livonia Public building resulted in coun­ . 16, who was strangled by Johnson and Michael requested for each. construction, a second Schools after Gov. Rick cil moving towards a former boyfriend Yoshi­ Kehrer had topped new­ Cameron Brandon was former local movie house Snyder presented his solution that will be like­ kawa in Cottrell's car. comers Rick Ciaraniiat- removed from his family was being demolished. proposed education bud­ ly result in city hall being Morse's family spent ro, Kevin Coleman and by protective services. The Quo Vadis The­ get. The proposal was to demolished and a new months trying to locate Peter Herzberg. Ham­ ', • Westland Police Sgt. ater, located on Wayne cut per pupil funding by building constructed on her not knowing that she mons was the top vote- Norm Brooks and Offi­ Road north of Warren $300 and in the case of the same Ford Road loca­ had been killed a short getter earning a four- cers Robert Fruit and Road, had been closed Wayne-Westland elimi­ tion. Tentative plans call time after leaving her year term along with Kameron Sleep received since 2002. While there nate language that pro­ for city hall operations to apartment. Godbout and Johnson. kudos for rescuing a bed­ had been unsuccessful Both Yoshikawa and Kehrer was elected to a ridden woman from her efforts to preserve the Cottrell were.charged two-year term. burning home on Dec. building, constructed in with first-degree. Cot­ • The Vietnam Memo­ 18. The officers were the 1966 with a design by trell, now 23, soon rial Moving Wall made a first emergency respond- Minoru Yamasaki, best entered a guilty plea visit to Westland — the ers to the home on Bison. known for designing the to second-degree mur­ second visit since 2006 Family members and North and South Tow­ der and was sentenced — for four days in July. a neighbor had been ers of the World Trade to 25 to 50 years in pris­ After the opening cer­ unable to get to Suzanne Center, owner National on. Yoshikawa, 20, also emony, the wall was on Weaver, 78, due to heavy Amusements decided to pleaded guilty to second- display for 24 hours each smoke. demolish the building in degree murder and was day. ' The officers were also hopes of better market­ later sentenced to 35 to ing the site. • Westland Mayor Wil­ driven out of the home by 60 years in prison. liam Wild's annual series smoke but located Weav­ Residential proper­ • Former Westland of community gatherings er on a second attempt ty values continued to Youth Athletic Associ­ included cake to help the and pulled her to safety. decline in Westland as in ation president Galen city celebrate its 45th other communities. City Huren was charged with birthday. Plans are being Staff Writer Sue Mason - officials saw the smaller embezzling more than made for a bigger cele­ contributed to this story. drop — 9 percent in 2011 Robert Wagner comforts wife Tieng after they found the $20,000 from the group bration in five years. down from a 16 percent name of Ed Bova on the Moving Wall during its stop in which runs local youth • As the William P. • lrogersehometownlife.com drop in 2010 — as a posi- Westland in July. sports programs. The Faust Library celebrat- (313)222-5428 online at hometownlife.com ILQ(*AllN EWS'aii jj^i Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 5,2012 (WGc) A7 Diaper bank hits million mark

By Darrell Clem here in a flash." our partner agencies, as Observer Staff Writer Levine has lauded area well as validation that residents, local compa­ we're doing important Reaching a charita­ nies, the national Huggies work in which others see ble milestone, the once- corporation and places value," Levine said. "But fledgling Detroit Area such as the Canton Pub­ to receive this size grant Diaper Bank has distrib­ lic Library for spearhead­ (of $5,000) at this time uted its one-millionth ing diaper drives and is particularly welcome diaper to nonprofit agen­ donations that allow the because it means we will cies across southeast DADB to help dozens of start the new year with Michigan that help needy social service agencies. resources to lean on dur­ families who can't afford "It feels amazing to ing the winter months, a necessity forgotten by know we've been able when donations tend to government safety-net to help so many of slow down." programs. our neighbors in need Walmart's grant will Started in April 2009 by already, but we know that buy 60,000 child-size dia­ Canton volunteer Mary- the need is constant and pers, she said. beth Levine, a mother of ongoing and still larger "We're very grateful to three, the DADB has col­ than our reach," she said. Walmart for seeing the lected and distributed "So our work continues." value in our mission and 1,079,139 diapers to non­ Anyone seeking infor­ supporting our commu­ profit organizations in mation about the diaper nity diaper bank in metro Canton, Plymouth, West- bank—or who wants to Detroit," Levine said. land, Livonia, Redford learn ways to help — may Walmart's grant came and other communities- go to www.detroitareadia- less than a month after after surpassing the one- perbank.org. Huggies rolled into Can­ million mark in Decem­ Meanwhile, the DADB ton with an 18-wheel- ber. has received its lat­ er hauling 250,000 dia­ Levine can hardly est grant of $5,000 from pers, dropping them off believe it herself. Walmart as the retail at M.S.A. Delivery Ser­ "When we made our giant in December rolled vice. M.S.A. helps Levine, very first donation of just out its 12 Days of Giv­ as does other companies BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER over 3,000 diapers to a ing campaign across the such as Extra Storage Marybeth Levine runs the diaper bank from a donated storage room at Extra Storage family services agency i nation, donating $125,000 Space in Canton. Space in Canton. on April 27,2009, the con­ to charities. , Volunteers from orga­ cept of distributing one "Any time we receive nizations such as Starfish ed from the DADB's dia- inWestland. and the diaper bank have . million diapers seemed a grant — of any size — Family Services, area per drives. The Society "Honestly, where would been a godsend for us. light years away," she we're grateful, both for Salvation Army centers of St. Vincent de Paul dis- we get these (diapers)?" said. "But instead of light , the resources it helps us and the Society of St. Vin­ tributes diapers through church volunteer Joan ddemehometowniife.com • years, it feels like we got ; bring in to distribute to cent de Paul have benefit- Sts. Simon & Jude Church Carr asked. "Marybeth 013) 222-2238 First Step a lifeline for domestic violence, sexual assault victims

By Julie Brown sign out. There's extra and had difficulty finding departments, helping a friend to domestic vio­ teers visit elementary Observer Staff Writer f security and a good rela­ help. "She ended up get­ with protection orders. lence so her interest is and secondary schools. .!' tionship with Wayne ting out of the situation," There's also apartment both personal and pro­ "We're working to break 1 First Step has been police. and a task force was housing fpr transitional fessional. "Domestic vio­ the cycle." helping victims of domes­ "We're a shelter, but formed, Bizoe said. clients who live there up lence can be very lethal," First Step gets some tic violence and sexu­ we're so much more," First Step serves peo­ to two years. , she said. There's addi­ state and federal mon­ al assault since the late said Bizoe, a 1980 West- ple of both genders and Most of those helped tional information on ey, although its status - 1970s. In past years, land John Glenn High all ages in 35 communi­ are children. A program the website www.first- is uncertain these days. staff and volunteers graduate. First Step ties covering out-Wayne started in 2008 is the Sex­ step-mi.org or by call­ There's also United Way kept the shelter location serves some 7,000 peo­ County. There's a Plym­ ual Assault Nurse Exam­ ing the 24-hour help line funding and donations. under wraps, but that has ple a year, many of whom outh office for counsel­ iner Program to help at (734) 722-6800. The toll- "All of that adds up," changed. receive counseling. "We ing and administration, those victims. free help line is (888) 453- Bizoe said. "A lot of New technology makes feel like we're a part of the Wayne office with the "It's a very critical pro­ 5900. Police should be churches will do mission it easier to locate people, the safety net of the com­ safe house, as well as a gram," Bizoe said. "It's contacted at 9-1-1 in an outreach projects for us." said associate director munity." location at St. Robert Bel- the single most under- emergency. < The Zonta Club of Farm- Theresa Bizoe, so when The agency started in larmine Catholic Church reported crime." Most "We can teach these ington-Novi does a regu­ the new Wayne shelter the late 1970s when a in Redford. victims are girls and kids that violence is not lar fundraiser with Pari­ opened this year a deci­ woman wished to get out First Step has staff women ages 12-22. the answer," said Bizoe, sian at Laurel Park Place sion was made to put a of an abusive situation at some 10 area police Bizoe lost a cousin and noting staff and volun­ mall in Livonia.

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Listings for the Community fant. We encourage spouses in the Six Mile and Beech Contact: (734) 419-2020 CAREGIVERS - WEST- ill patients and their families Calendar can be submitted by or support person to attend Daly area of Redford SENIOR FITNESS LAND in Washtenaw, western e-mail atsmason@hometown- this class at no additional Details: Widowed Friends, Location: Maplewood . Time/Date: 7 p.m. the third Wayne, Monroe and Liv­ ltfe.com. They alsq can be cost. The fee is $55. a peer group in the Arch­ Senior Center, Maplewood Thursday of the month ingston counties. Volunteers diocese of Detroit, invites mailedto Su e Mason at 615 • Contact: To register, call St. west of Merriman, Garden Location: American House provide a variety of services widowed men and women W. Lafayette - Second Level, Mary Mercy Hospital's Mar­ City III, 35700 Hunter, Westland including companionship, Detroit, Ml 48226, Qr faxed to ian Women's Center at (734) to attend a six-week Grief light housekeeping, errand Details: The Senior Fitness Details: For residents of her attention at fax at (313) < 655-1162, or register online Support Program, "Living running, grief support and Room is open 8:30 a.m. to southern and western* % 223-3318. For more informa- • atstmarymercy.org and click with the Loss of a Spouse." clerical services. The program will cover such 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to Wayne County who are • tion, call (313) 222-6751. on "classes and events." caring for family members Contact: (888) 973-1145 . Widowed Friends things as loneliness and oth­ 5 p.m. Saturday and noon er difficulties related to the to 6 p.m. Sunday. Annual and/or friends age 60 and SCHIZOPHRENICS UPCOMING Time/Date: 2:30 p.m. Sun­ older, or who are over age ANONYMOUS day, Jan. 22 grief process. The program membership is $50 per year' 60 themselves. Offered by Time/Date: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Location: St. Kenneth will be facilitated by trained or $1 for a daily pass. Aero­ Adult Weil-Being Services every third Thursday of the EVENTS Church, 14951 N. Haggerty "peer" members. The cost is bic classes are held 8:45-9:45 $20. Safe social activities are a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. through The Senior Alliance. month - LENDING WORKSHOP Road, Plymouth Funded by The Senior Alli­ Details: Widowed Friends, also explored near the end Contact: (734) 793-1870 Location: Room 124 of Time/Date: 1-3 p.n. Satur­ of the sessions. FIRST STEP ance and United Way. Hegira Programs Inc. from day, Fefa.11 a peer group in the Archdio­ Contact: Helen Streett at cese of Detroit, invites the Contact: Call Joan at (248) Details: First Step, which in at 8623 N. Wayne Road, Location: Schoolcraft Col­ 478-1084 to register. has been active in the effort 74 629-5004. Call to confirm Westland lege, 18600 Haggerty, north widowed to celebrate Mass to end domestic violence time and date, if coming for Details: Schizophrenics of Six Mile, Livonia together at St. Kenneth DIET PRESENTATION and sexual assault in the first time. Anonymous meetings are Details: Become an investor Church in Plymouth. It will Time/Date: 7-8:30 p.m. western Wayne County and VNA HOSPICE open to those with this without spending any mon­ be followed by refresh­ Wednesday, Jan. 11 Downriver communities for Details: Visiting Nurse mental illness or related . ey of your own at a Mother/ ments, social time and Location: Auditorium of St. more than 20 years, is look­ Association of Southeast conditions. The remaining ' Daughter Micro-Lending . information about other Mary Mercy Hospital, Five ing for volunteers. Interest­ Michigan's (VNA) hospice days the group will meet are Workshop 2012, hosted by widowed activities in a safe Mile and Levan, Livonia ed people must be at least program needs volunteers Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Schoolcraft College and the and friendly setting. Check- Details: Judy Swancutt, 18, willing and able to travel to comfort and support Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. Zonta Club of NW Wayne in starts at 2 p.m., Mass is at certified diabetes educator to the Downriver area and patients at the end of life. County. Each participating 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, SUPPORT GROUP complete a 55-hour training Volunteers can provide mother/daughter team will will be the guest speaker for Time/date: 7-8:30 p.m. the Contact: For more infor­ program. companionship, write a choose a small business in a a presentation called "Why third Thursday of the month mation call Pat at (734) memoir, provide respite for developing country to sup­ Diets Don't Work." Dieting Contact: (734) 416-1111, Location: American House 895-6246. family or work as office sup­ port with a small loan, and in America is big business Ext. 223 III, 35700 Hunter, Westland port. A free 18-hour training will learn about strategies to ZUMBA FITNESS and yet people continue Details: Adult Weil-Being Time/Date: 8 p.m. Thurs­ FAMILY CAREGIVERS program is provided at the make investment decisions, to gain weight. Find out Services through The Senior days, beginning Jan. 5 Time/Date: 7 p.m. first VNA headquarters, 25900 cultures around the globe, what diets are popular, the Alliance is sponsoring a Location: Merriman Road Monday of the month Greenfield Road, Suite 600. and the economic impacts focus of these diets, and support group that provides Baptist Church, 2055 Merri­ Location: Plymouth District Registration is required. of micro-lending. Discover what can realistically be support and guidance for man, Garden City Library, 223 S. Main, Plym­ the ways that small loans Contact: (248) 967-8361, families caring for an older Details: Zumba Fitness done to encourage healthy outh make a big difference to www.vna.org person. classes at Merriman Road weight management. This entrepreneurs all over the is a Diabetes Support Group Details: For residents of SEASONS HOSPICE Baptist Church will feature southern and western Contact: Chris Goldberg world. Explore their unique presentation and is open to Details: Seasons Hospice businesses, and learn how rhythms set to high-energy Wayne County who are at (734) 629-5004. Call to anyone with diabetes and and Palliative Care is looking Zonta International clubs Latin, international, and caring for family members confirm meeting, if coming their support family. There is for volunteers to provide support them. Christian music. Before you and/or friends age 60 and for the first time. no charge, and pre-registra- companionship to patients Contact: Register online know it, you will be feeling older, or who are over age tion is not required. dealing with life limiting ill- > today at zontanorthwest- fit and your energy level will 60 themselves. Offered by FOR YOUR ness. No special skills, other wayne.eventbrite.com. be soaring. It's easy to do, Contact: For more infor- . Adult Weil-Being Services than objectivity and com­ and suitable for all exercise mation call Community . through The Senior Alliance. passion, are needed. Train­ HEALTH INFANT CARE levels. Registration is 7:30 Outreach at (734) 655-8955 Funded by The Senior Alli­ Time/Date: 6:30-9:30 p.m. p.m., class begins at 8 p.m. or (800)494-1650 (out of ance and United Way. ing provided. Volunteers are W-W NAMI matched with patients in Thursday, Jan. 12 , and is approximately one area only) for more informa­ Contact: Helen Streett at Time/Date: 7 p.m. the first their own community. Location: Classrooms 1 and hour long. Adults 18 years tion, or visit stmarymercy. 74 629-5004. Call to confirm and third Thursday of the Contact: (800) 370-8592 2 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, or older only. Wear comfort­ org and click on "classes and time and date, if coming for month able workout wear - a sweat events." LITERACY COUNCIL Five Mile and Levan, Livonia the first time. Location: St. Johns Episco­ towel and a bottle of drink­ Details: The Commu­ Details: St. Mary Mercy pal Church, 555 S. Wayne ing water are recommend­ CAREGIVERS - SPOUS­ nity Literacy Council (CLC) is Hospital is offering a "Get­ FOR SENIORS Road, Westland • ed, too. A donation will be ES looking for volunteer tutors ting to Know Your Newborn Details: The Wayne-West- taken at the door for every FRIENDSHIP CENTER Time/Date: 1 p.m. second in Western Wayne County and Caring for the Sick In­ land affiliate of the National class to cover the cost of the to help adults improve fant Care Class. Gain knowl­ Location: 1119 N. New- Tuesday of the month Alliance on Mental Illness certified Zumba instructor's their reading, writing and edge about caring for your burgh, Westland Location: Plymouth District (NAMI) provides support services. Visit www.MRBC. communication skills. The newborn. This class taught Details: The Senior Resourc­ Library, 223 S. Main, Plym­ and information for indi­ us and click on Women's CLC will provide training by a registered nurse, will es Department (Friendship outh viduals and families dealing Ministries, 'Girlfriends of teach new parents the basic Center) offers a variety of Details: For residents of to interested volunteers. with mental illness. Grace', and 'Zumba Fitness characteristics and needs programs for older adults. southern and western Previous experience or a for Women' or e-mail us at SAFE PLACE of a newborn to include Contact: (734) 722-7632, Wayne County who are bachelor's degree is not [email protected] required. The council will diapering, bathing, feeding, www.ci.westland.mi.us caring for a spouse age 60 Time/date: 7 p.m. Thurs­ growth and development and older, or who are over provide free training and days Contact: For more informa­ DYER CENTER materials, and then match patterns. In addition to baby tion, call (734) 421-0472.- age 60 themselves. Offered Location: Fellowship Hall basics the class will also Location: 36745 Marquette, by Adult Weil-Being Services you with an adult student in at Merriman Road Baptist include how to recognize GRIEF RECOVERY between Wayne Road and through The Senior Alliance. your area. Church, 2055 Merriman, Marquette, Westland when a baby is sick. Car seat Time/Date: 1:30 p.m. Sun­ Funded by The Senior Alli­ Contact: (734) 416-4906 Garden City. Details: Offers activi­ and home safety will also be day, Jan. 8 ; ance and United Way. HEARTLAND HOSPICE Details: A SAFE PLACE is ties Monday-Friday at the Contact: Helen Streett at covered. This class is open to Location: Our Lady of Lo- Details: Heartland Hospice based on the Alcoholics for center. . 74 629-5004. Call to confirm anyone who cares for an in­ retto Church, 17116 Olympia is looking for caring and Christ program. time and date, if coming for Contact: Russ Weathers at the first time! 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COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEWS What memory stands out for you in 2011? A new .We asked this question at Westland Shopping Center in Westland. year Let 2012 be better for all To know where we are going, we need "Finding out I was going "I think it would be the "My grandson coming don't think I have an to know where we have been. In look­ to have two grandsons tornadoes in Mississippi home. He's been up in answer. I don't know." ing back to Jan. 1, 2011, who would have being born 10 weeks and Alabama." Frankenmuth for a year.", Tracy M. thought we'd face yet another year of apart. I have one and I'm Margaret Adams Bill Adams Canton financial crisis, that a newly elected gov­ waiting or the second." Romulus Romulus ernor would link words like transpar­ ency, dashboard and best, practices to Karen McCloud money and that reinventing the state and Westland creating a business-friendly tax struc­ ture would leave cities and school dis­ tricts facing their biggest challenge yet? Last year was the pivotal point in a LETTERS decade of decline in Michigan, a point when we were all put on notice that what \ of Michigan, I became familiar' was will no longer be. President John F. Thanks for poem WHAT DO YOU THINK? Kennedy's- message more than 50 years Greetings from San Antonio, \ with Thad McCotter listening . ago is just as relevant today as it was Texas. It made my Christmas to to The John Batchelor Show We welcome your Letter to on^pod casts. McCotter, ear- ' then. We can no longer ask what our gov­ read the beautiful inspirational the Editor. Please include lier this year, was a frequent ernment can do for us, but what we can • poem from my classmate of . your name, address and guest of John Batchelor on his do for it. Garden City, Michigan! phone number for verifica­ nightly WABC New York radio New Year's Day is when many people I pray 2012 holds many bless- tion. We may edit for clarity, decide on a resolution, a goal they hope , ings for all of Michigan. This space and content. Submit show. I found McCotter quite ' to accomplish in the coming year. The . meant a lot to be so far from letters by the following for­ enlightening, intelligent and success rate is dismal at best. Of the 45 mats: have a similar political per­ percent of Americans who usually make home, yet having home with me on this Christmas day. Web: www.hometownlife.com suasion to my own. Being a New Year's resolutions, only 8 percent Mail: Letters to the Editor, Keep up the good work all of very conservative Republican, are successful. Observer Newspapers, 615 W. you do! I am drawn to hear what a - According to Stephen Shapiro, one of Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, noted congressman from the •the foremost authorities on innovation Nancy Kaye Ml 48226 culture, collaboration and open innova­ 11th Congressional District of Fax:(313)223-3318 Michigan had to say. McCot­ tion, the less happy we are, the more Time to regulate E-mail: smason@hometownlife. ter did good interviews with likely we are to set New Year's resolu­ Marijuana is called a con­ com. tions. That's is especially true for those trolled substance. In reality Blog: You may also let your the host and his ideas were who set money-related resolutions: 41 marijuana prohibition means opinions be heard with your own superb. percent are not happy, 34 percent are no control, whatsoever. blog at hometownlife.com. It was with this in mind, moderately happy, and 25 percent are Deadline: Letters must be that when I heard thatThad happy. Prohibiting a substance doesn't make that substance received by 9 a.m. Monday to be McCotter was running for And since there is no correlation published in the Thursday edi­ go away. It just pushes pro­ President of the United States, between happiness and resolution set­ tion. • I was so moved to donate a ting/success, Shapiro recommends that duction and distribution . instead of looking forward to what you underground, outside of small amount of money to his want, we should spend our time reflect­ legitimate oversight. Prohibi­ competitive automotive repair presidential bid. I am 71 years ing on what we have, which is especially tion means no control over industry where car owners, young, retiredand drawing important during these troubling eco­ where marijuana is produced,' not car companies, decide on my Social Security. Only nomic times. how it is distributed or who it who repowers or repairs their occasionally do I contribute to Shapiro has a point. We should reflect is distributed to. vehicles. politicians. I included a letter on what we have. In Michigan in 2011, a Isn't it time to regulate and The Right To Repair Act sim­ with my donation to McCot- ;d lot was asked of all of us. We made sacri­ tax marijuana? So that we can ply ensures that vehicle owners ter with some thoughts and fices to help move the state forward and finally control marijuana. and their trusted independent suggestions. I awaited a thank did whatever we could to help those who you or acknowledgment for didn't have any more to give. Greg Francisco repair shops have access to months, but it never came. And as dismal as it is here in Michigan, Paw Paw all the information necessary My bank statement arrived . , ' we still have a lot. It may not seem like 1 to accurately repair, repower it, but we do. We still have police officers Sam Logan will or reprogram today's modern though,.with a debit oh my patrolling our streets and firefighters to be missed vehicles. Without complete account for the money I sent to McCotter for President. respond to every emergency. There may Detroit, Michigan and access to critical safety and I never saw McCotter once ''•'• not be as many as in the past, but they America lost a man that stood •repair information, motor­ are still there to keep us safe. on the campaign trail and tall with the passing of Sam ists will be forced back to the We still have good schools and good upon inquiry, learned that he Logan,.the publisher of Michi­ dealer for vehicle service, teachers to educate our children. There pulled out. How could he do . gan's largest African American which may not be convenient may be less money, a curriculum may be that so soon? I sent him the weekly newspaper. Sam was a or easily accessible to the car more rigorous and a few more children check Aug. 1 with no reply. in a classroom in the past, but they are •fierce fighter for what is good owner. Right To Repair would Several weeks ago, I decided learning and being prepared for life in and right.: not require car manufactur­ that since my money was for the 21st century. His vision, spirit.and integrity ers to disclose their trade his presidential endeavor and Our wealth can be measured in more transcended politics, gender or secrets and would not affect he gave up the pursuit, Mc­ than dollars. We are a caring, generous race. the dealer's warranty agree- / Cotter for President campaign • group of people and that caring spirit He was a accomplished jour­ ment. should return my money (and - of residents is apparent in all we do for nalist and business leader who Engine repowering by in­ those who are less fortunate. We need anyone else who gave to his nurtured the young and gave stalling a rebuilt/remanufac- only look to this past Christmas to see drive). I called his campaign hell to politicians and business tured engine is an excellent how much was done by volunteers to. • office but that was the wrong leaders who deserved it. option for many motorists make it merry for youngsters and adults office. I was given another alike. His lifelong commitment to when their original engine telephone number to call serving Detroit and Detroiters cannot be repaired. A rebuilt/ As we start the New Year, we do have from someone who answered. a hope that it will get better for all of us, will remain an inspiration for remanufactured engine is as No human on the other end, even if it is only a small improvement. many generations to come. good as or better than the though, just a recorded voice We hope that this is the year that instead He was a trailblazer not only original, extending the life of mail. I left my message saying of hearing about job losses, we see the in journalism and business but a vehicle and offering engine I wanted my money back and unemployed getting jobs. We also hope also in human decency and performance, cost savings left, my e-mail, home address for an end to home foreclosures and that kindness. He was a man of and environmental benefits. the shine will come back to the tarnished and phone number. I never grace with a keen wit and a Passage of the Right To Re­ dream of home ownership. heard from anyone after that readiness to laugh and em­ pair Act is critical to ensure And what we hope for most in this com"- call. brace life. this option continues to be ing year is a return to sensibility and So, persistent as I am, I I am deeply saddened by available to all car owners. civility in government. We can't hope to made another call 10 days his passing. Mr. Logan asked We encourage all vehicle make progress toward a better life with or so ago. Again, no human acrimony and self-serving posturing. me to write for the Michigan owners to visit www.right- voice and I left the same Government shouldn't be about which Chronicle and it is an honor torepair.org to send a letter message. I said "it is unprin­ party is in control and how they want to to be associated with the flag­ to each of their congressio­ cipled for a politician not to subjugate the minority, but about we the ship newspaper he lead.. nal representatives urging acknowledge a contribution." people. I extend my sympathies to them to support the Right to Furthermore, please send my And we the people also must do our our community, his colleagues Repair Act. For more infor­ money back so that I may share. If we do, 2012 may be a better at the Chronicle and to his mation on rebuilt/remanu- year. , contribute to a REAL Republi-' family during this time of sor- factured engines and those We can only hope. can candidate for President. . row. qualified to provide and I believe all Americans Mr. Logan, you will be install them, visit the Engine should hold their politicians missed. Repower Council's website at www.enginerepower.org. to the highest of standards * Tom Watkins • ... arrogance is a vice that no - former state superinten­ Ken Carter one should adhere. My com­ dent of schools and regular chairman munication with Thaddeus contributor to The Michigan Engine Repower Council miEsrmNm McCotter and this letter is all Chronicle Bogus campaign about principle, not "the $5." 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By Rick Bloom option which would allow have a term life insur­ one. Although life insur­ Guest Columnist him to convert to a whole ance policy you can can­ ance may not be the most V life policy without any cel it at any time. Simply effective way of accom­ appy New Year! As health check. Although said, if you don't make plishing this, it certainly the man's agent is telling the premium payment, is something to consider. I was out and about him that he should take you have in effect can­ i For as long as I've been H during the holi­ advantage of this option, celled the policy. in the financial world, days, I was approached he is not sure it makes I believe that life insur­ one thing that I have con­ by a man who told me sense. He asked me what sistently seen is insur- • thathe ance is a need-based item issues he should consid­ and you should only buy ance being oversold, pai\ was going er in deciding whether to ticularly life insurance. • to be it if a need exists. Westland Police Chief Greg Angelosanto and Westland convert the policy or not. If he needs life insur­ Not everyone needs life . retiring I told him the first issue insurance and life insur­ Mayor William Wild show off the new drug disposal box in 2012. ance, converting was cer­ located in the police station lobby. to consider would be tainly an option. Howev­ ance is not a good invest­ We talk­ whether anyone would er, that doesn't mean that ment. After all, in order ed about lose out financially after he could not shop for a to collect, someone has a number he passed away. As I've new policy. Over the last to die and I'm sure that Medication drop-off of differ­ Money Matters mentioned many times, decade, lots of things is never the goal of an ent issues life insurance' is not an have changed with ljfe investor. with Rick Bloom investment but a means insurance and I told him One last thing regard- • regards of covering risk. There­ that it may be possible box available 24/7 to his (~7~ ~ ing life insurance and fore, when it comes to to shop around and get a , that is never let an agent retire­ life insurance, you must new policy that would be Westland is offering an •Vitamins ment and, on the whole, talk you into anything answer to a question fac-; • Sample medications always determine if better than converting that you're not comfort- • I think he was in pret­ there is anyone financial­ the old policy. ing many residents — • Pet medications ty good shape. One area able with. Take your ly dependent upon you. If time, shop around and how to dispose of unwant­ Every day nation­ in which he needed there is no one financial­ I also told him that ed or expired medica­ wide, it's estimated that some advice was term another legitimate rea­ receive competitive bids. ly dependent upon you, Make a decision when tions. more than 2,500 teen­ life insurance. He told ' then you do not need life son to keep the life insur­ A new prescription agers abuse prescrip­ me that about 10 years ance is simply because you feel comfortable. insurance. In fact, if that Good luck! drop box is now avail­ tion medication for the ago when he was mar­ was the situation, I told he wants it. Many peo­ able 24 hours a day, sev­ first time. Teens often ried (he is now divorced), him that not only should ple will buy life insur­ en days a week in the lob­ experiment with medi­ his wife convinced him he not convert the policy, ance policies because Rick Bloom is a fee-only by of the Westland Police cations they find right to buy an additional life but he may even wish to they want to leave some­ financial adviser. Observer & Department, 36701 Ford, at home. Therefore, con­ insurance policy. The pol­ no longer make any fur­ thing extra to a charity or Eccentric readers can submit just west of Central City sumers should take cer­ icy he referred to is a ther premium payments. some other organization. questions at moneymat-. Parkway. tain precautions before term policy with about One of the things that In addition, some people [email protected]. For The drop box allows tossing them out, accord­ five years still remaining people are sometimes like to buy life insurance more information, visit his Westland residents to ing to the Food and Drug before it ends. The poli­ unaware of is that if you just so they can leave website at www.bloomas- take their old, unwanted Administration. cy also has a conversion extra money to a loved setmanagement.com. medications to the police Previously it was sug­ department to be prop­ gested to flush unused erly disposed of at no prescription drugs charge. , down the toilet. Howev­ "In order to protect our er, increasing amounts First baby families and the environ­ of prescription drugs ment, we must ensure and personal care prod­ that medications and per­ ucts are being detected of2012 sonal care products are in rivers, waterways, and groundwater. Wastewa­ Proud parents Kevin properly handled, stored Robinson and Kelsey and disposed of," said ter treatment facilities Westland Mayor William are not equipped to fil­ Soronen of Westland Wild. "We are proud to ter out these chemicals, hold Caiden James offer this new disposal so drugs like antidepres­ Robinson, the first baby service to our residents sants, cholesterol reduc­ born at Livonia's St. to ensure safety." ers and antibiotics are ' Mary Mercy Miracle of ' Life Birthing Center in Drugs accepted for being detected in drink­ ing water supplies. 2012. Caiden was born ' drop-off include: at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 1.He • Prescriptions . The risk to humans weighed seven pounds, • Prescription patches and animals of long-term five ounces arid was , • Prescription medica­ exposure to these con­ 19.75 inches long. He is j tions taminants in drinking Robinson and Soronen's ; • Prescription oint­ water is unknown, but first baby. ments Westland's new drug dis­ • Over-the-counter med­ posal initiative will allevi­ ications ate these concerns. INSIDE: ENTERTAINMENT — B5 . FOOD — B7

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Raiders' rally nets win over city rivals North Farmington beats Farmington in boys basketball

By Dan O'Meara Observer Staff Writer

Though his team trailed by 18 points in the second half, North Farmington coach Todd Negoshian wasn't about to give up on his basketball team Tues­ day. His faith in the Raiders (44) BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER was rewarded as they rallied Canton's Pia Simon is the picture of concentration as from a 42-24 deficit early in the she works the uneven parallel bars during Tuesday's third quarter to defeat city rival dual meet against Northville. Farmington in a boys game, 71- 65. "I just thought, if we could battle for 32 minutes and play a complete game, win or lose, Canton gymnasts the tide would turn and things would start going our way," Negoshian said. "We looked bet­ spring to victory ter defensively and, with a little more intensity, the tide turned for us. By Tim Smith "You can see the "The biggest thing is our guys Observer Staff Writer height on her floor," really stepped up to the chal­ said Canton coach John lenge at halftime. We needed . Thanks partly to the Cunningham, about how to play hard. We played two so- return of Ayana Lew- the diminutive Lewis so games over break and didn't • is from injury, the Cari- jumped high off the mat play well. We needed to make • ton girls gymnastics during floor exercise. sure we played well over the team opened its KLAA "She's got elastic legs. • final 16 minutes." schedule with Tuesday's It's fantastic, really." Farmington (2-3) got control of 144.45-129.05 win over Other Canton A-team the game in the first half and led Northville..,- firsts were scored by . at halftime, 34-22. A run of eight The Chief s (3-0 over­ Erica Lucas on vault unanswered points that includ­ all) won three of four (9.625) and Nicole ed a pair of three-point plays by events in the A-team Lasecki on balance Ken Hammond and Chris Hare competition during the beam (8.925). expanded the lead to 42-24. dual meet at Plymouth "I think 144.45 is a tre­ The Raiders climbed back High School. mendous score, this ear­ to within one, 4645, and were Lewis —the Divi­ ly in the season," Cun­ down three at the end of three, sion 1 state champion ningham said. "I'm real­ 5047. Caleb Hogans and on vault last season— ly pleased with that. But Do'rrell Foster combined for 16 scored a 9.15 on vault. we've got a lot of room points in that period. (third place) in her first for improvement." "I think we lost our aggres­ competition of the sea- . '•••• Cunningham's 2010-, siveness," Farmington coach M' ^son,^^^vfr^wt-;^ 11 team finished sec-5 - Terrance Porter said. "They .; She really was at her • ondinDlwithal46.5i made their run and we didn't best on floor exercise, Sharper routines as the make a run back. They became JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER sharing first place in year progresses could North Farmington junior Sterling Sharp and a Farmington player go after a re­ that event with team­ Please see RAIDERS, B3 bound. Jeron Rogers (0) and Nick Gojcaj (35) follow the action. mate Melissa Green. Please see GYMNASTS, B3 'V Rocket wrestlers romp Chiefs ramp it up, edge Hornets to Elks tourney victory By Tim Smith Observer Staff Writer N^ By Ed Wright points were good enough \0bserver Staff Writer for 15th, two slots bet­ Canton's boys basketball team ^ ter than Wayne Memori­ at times resembled an acrobat­ Westlahd John Glenn's al (56). ic troupe during Tuesday's 42-36 wrestling team ended Other Observerland- win over visiting Saline in the first 2011 with a bang, launch­ area teams competing game following the holiday hiatus. ing a victorious assault on included Redford Union There were flying blocks, div­ 20 other teams Friday in (18th place), Livonia ing stops and plenty of spin moves the Plymouth Elks Varsi­ Churchill (20th) and Gar­ through the paint as the Chiefs (5: ty Wrestling Tournament den City (21st). 1) turned up the intensity in the at Salem. Leading the Rockets' second half to win the noncon- The Rockets scorched championship charge ference tilt. It was Canton's first the brackets to the tune were weight-class cham­ game following the holiday hiatus. of 161.5 points to wrestle pions Kyle Gillies (112 After Saline closed out the sec­ the title away from run­ pounds) and Kevin Wack- ond quarter on an 11-0 run to go up ner-up Livonia Franklin, ,er(145). 22-18 at the intermission, Canton which pinned down 151 John Glenn received head coach Jimmy Reddy stressed points. second-place points from the importance of playing hard­ Saline placed third with Jordan Brandon, who was er and defending stronger against 115 points, followed by upended 5-3 by Wayne's the previously undefeated Hor­ Howell and Dearborn Dimitrus Renfroe in the . nets. Heights Crestwood, both 215-pound final. "We came in at halftime and tied for fourth with 111.5. our coach was pretty fired up," The host Rocks'65 Please see WRESTLING, B2 said Canton senior forward Paul Baumgart, who led the way with 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks. "He got us ready to play when we came out for tie rest of the game." Canton evened the score at 31-31 after three frames before taking over midway through the fourth. Junior point guard Josh May- berry (nine points, six assists, five rebounds) hit a jumper to make it 35-35 and then delivered feeds BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER to Baumgart down low for two Vying for a rebound Tuesday night are Canton's Paul Baumgart (5) and more buckets. Canton never relin­ Saline's Michael Smutny (52). quished the lead after that. "Coach tells us to have urgency," Canton back in front (26-24). ups in the lane." Mayberry said. "So I just thought Also coming up clutch in the Saline head coach Matt Seidl, about fighting hard." stanza was senior guard Kyle whose team fell to 6-1, said May­ Adams, who drained two triples berry "was quick and we didn't do Energized (one from each corner) to account a good job of containing him." He and his teammates immedi­ for all six of his points. "Another key was they must ately took heed following the lock­ "Defensively he (Mayberry) was have blocked six or seven shots ED WRIGHT er room pep talk. pretty good," said Reddy, agreeing around the rim," he said. "That's : Livonia Franklin's Omar Haymour (facing camera) defeated Mayberry connected on a bank that it was one of the player's best unique in high school." Westland John Glenn's Dylan Morantes in this second- shot and a rainbow trey from well games so far. "He was really good Chipping in with six points each • round 285-pound match at Friday's Salem Varsity Wres- behind the three-point arc dur­ offensively in the second half. He , tling Tournament. ing the first 2:10 of the third to put made a three and maybe two pull Please see CHIEFS, B2

• '" t»W >**'" -- •' ' B2 (•) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 5,2012 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com North girls claim FPS hoops crown

North Farmington cap­ DIVINE CHILD 45, MER­ Prep in a Catholic League points. tured the Farmington CY 35: The host Fal­ crossover game Friday. Central outscored Public Schools city cham­ cons took charge of the INKSTER 38, CANTON Franklin 18-7 in the sec­ pionship in girls basket­ Catholic League Cen­ 36: Despite an excel­ ond period to take a 25- ball Tuesday with a 48-39 tral Division opener for lent defensive perfor­ 18 halftime lead and put victory over host Farm­ both teams in the first mance against high-pow­ it away with a 17-4 third- ington Harrison. half Tuesday and held on ered Inkster, the visit­ period run. The Raiders (5-2) were through the second. ing Chiefs were nipped in Junior guard Katelyn outscored in the first and Divine Child, the Tuesday's non-conference Devers paced the patriots fourth quarters by a com­ defending Class B state matchup. with 16 points. bined tally of 23-18, but champion, rolled to a 25- Canton, which lost for Franklin shot 16-of-26 they dominated the mid­ 9, halftim e lead and with­ the first time this sea­ from the foul line, while dle periods, 30-16. stood a Mercy comeback son, fell behind 10-5 after Central made 2-of-9. "It was a nice win for in the second half (26-20).' the first and trailed 20-17 CHANDLER PARK 51, N. us," North coach Tim "We were just very at halftime. Inkster held FARM. 50: North Farm­ Carruthers said. "We sluggish early in the a 32-28 lead entering the ington outscored Chan­ struggled early and then game at both ends of the fourth. dler Park Academy by we really played well. floor," Mercy coach Gary "The girls played three in the fourth quar­ The kids executed well Morris said. "We strug­ extremely hard," Canton ter, 16-13, but the Raiders and we shot the ball a lit­ gled shooting the ball ear­ head coach Brian Samuls- fell short of making up a PHOTOS BY ED WRIGHT tle better than we have in ly. That impacted our ki said. "We just came up a 38-34 deficit at the end of Garden City's Britton Borlace (top) gets the upper hand the past couple games. defense because we were, couple plays short. Defen­ three periods Dec. 30 in against Clinton's Mike Sexton during a 119-pound match "Harrison was ready missing shots and were sively, to hold them to 38 the Motor City Roundball at Friday's Salem Varsity Wrestling Tournament. for us. They had a good slow getting back on points is outstanding." Classic. game plan, and our kids defense. It didn't help that the Chandler Park jumped season, placing fourth at didn't panic with it." "We played a little bet­ Chiefs (5-1) hit only six of to a 17-5 lead after one WRESTLING 171. Senior guard Jasmine ter in the second half, but 13 free-throw attempts, quarter, but North rallied Continued from page B1 The bulk of Churchill's Harris (U-Mass) scored we still need to play a lit­ while the Vikings made to get within two at half- 34 points were the result a game-high 22 points tle faster, at a faster tem­ nine of 12. time, 23-21. "I was pleased when I of a pair of fourth-place for the Raiders, who led po. This is what we can Canton senior point North senior Jasmine heard the final results showings. by 17 in the fourth quar­ expect in the Central Divi­ guard Robyn Mack Harris (University of because I really didn't Garden City's highest ter. She also had sev­ sion where we're going scored 20 points and col­ Massachusetts) scored think we won the tourna­ finish was eighth. en rebounds and three to have to match other lected six rebounds while 19 points and grabbed 11 ment," John Glenn coach assists. teams' level of competi­ Kiara Schneider tal­ rebounds to lead all play­ Bill Polk said. "I wasn't 2011 Plymouth Elks Holly Snabes netted 10 tiveness. That's what we lied six points and eight ers in both categories. very pleased with how Wrestling Tournament look to do next time out." rebounds. FINAL STANDINGS: 1. John points; Megan Keller had Kaitlyn Kendall had 16 our guys performed on Glenn, 161.5; 2. Livonia a balanced effort with Cara Miller scored 12 Contributing four points, four rebounds and the day but collective­ Franklin, 151; 3. Saline, 115; 4. eight points, five steals points and Morgan Blair points each for the Chiefs three steals for the Raid­ ly as a team, they got the (tie) Howell and Crestwood, and four rebounds, and 11 for Divine Child. Mer­ were Kelsey McDougall ers, and teammate Megan job done. This season has 111.5; 6. Woodhaven, 101.5; 7. Dexter, 91; 8. Richmond, • Kaitlyn Kendall added six cy was led by Sarah and Rachel Winters. Keller had seven points, had its ups and downs 87.5; 9. Monroe Jefferson, 80; points and five rebounds. Benson and Sam Bauer W.L CENTRAL 55, eight rebounds and four so far but we look for­ 10. Lincoln, 73.5; 11. Yale, 70; KylaRolandledthe with 10 and nine points, FRANKLIN 35: Despite steals. Holly Snabes and ward to turning the page 12. Henry Ford, 69; 13. Lincoln Hawks (1-6), who jumped respectively. falling behind 11-7 after Stevie Jones chipped in in 2012. Hopefully, this Park, 67; 14. A.A. Pioneer, 66; 15. Salem, 65; 16. Melvindale, to a 6-0 lead, with 15 Both teams are 5- one quarter, host Walled five rebounds apiece. tournament started us 63.5; 17. Wayne, 56; 18. Red- points. Marissa Cotton 2 overall. The Falcons Lake central (2-4) cruised Chandler Park was led off the right way and we ford Union, 44.5; 19. Clinton, added 11 and Tiera Park­ made three of four free to a victory Tuesday at by Rashawn Hankins' 15 will continue to take steps 43; 20. Livonia Churchill, 34.5; er 10. throws, the Marlins four home over Livonia Frank­ points; Jada Ivy added 10. toward districts, region­ 21. Garden City, 33. North sank nine of 20 of 12. lin (1-5). Each team made five free al and the state tourna­ 103 pounds: 1st place: Ken­ free throws; Harrison Mercy plays host to Kara Bierell led the vic­ throws; North shot 10 and ments." dall Freeman (L) decisioned Mohammed Yousef (M), 4-2; was 7-of-8 at the foul line. Pontiac Notre Dame torious Vikings with 16 Chandler Park 11. , The Patriots were bol­ 3rd: Billy Cobb-Gulley (AAP) stered by first-place per­ pinned Tim anner (MJ) in 2:54; 5th: Zeke Breuninger (D) dec. formances from Gabe XavierNuckles(R),8-1. Martinez (125), Jordan 112:1st: Kyle Gillies (JG) dec. Daniels' FTs catapult Glenn boys by Tigers Atienza (140) and Allen Taylor Tickner (SLN), 5-4; 3rd: Steele (171). Ramzy Yousef (M) dec. Josh Perez (LQ, 2-0; 5th: Dylan "I was pleased over­ McLeod (LP) dec. Danny Just in the Nick of time. shots. percent), while Belleville Desmond Cervera all with the way we per­ Brandt (HF), 9-2. Junior guard Nick Dan­ Senior forward Eric nailed 14-of-18 (77.7 per­ and James Pruitt each formed," said Frank­ 119:1st: Ben Calandrino (H) iels scored a game-high Covile chipped in with cent). chipped in with six for lin coach pave Chiola. major dec. Dan Martinez (LF), 23 points, including four 19 points for the Rock­ JOHN GLENN 44, G.P. the victorious Rockets "There were 21 teams, 15-7; 3rd: Ali Ayache (DHC) straight free throws in SOUTH 30: Junior guard trailed 20-17 at halftime dec. Jordan Markey (L), 6-3; ets, who improved to 3-2 and a lot of the competi­ 5th: Alex Muzljakovich (R) the final 23 seconds to overall. .NickDaniels scored 13 before going on a 13-3 . tion were teams we don't pinned Tyler Foland (MJ) in propel Westland John Jamie Pearson and points Friday as Westland third quarter run to take see that often. 2:19. Glenn to a 59-55 boys bas­ Bryce Moon tallied 21 John Glenn (2-2) posted a a 30-23 advantage. "Jordan Atienza is 125:1st: Gabe Martinez (LF) ketball win Tuesday night and 14, respectively, foe non-league victory over Glenn then outscored pinned Jake Jones (LP) in 5:01; at home over Belleville. Grosse Pointe South (2-2) wrestling really well 3rd: Nick Kupke (HF) dec. the Tigers (4-2). the Blue Devils 14-7 in right now. Each match he Adam Bruley (SLN), 5-1; 5th: Isaac Everette's bas­ Glenn trailed 41-39 in the Metro Detroit Bas­ .the final period. looks a little better. He Sejad Al-Hussein (DHC) dec. ket with 51.1 seconds to heading into the final ketball Coaches Associ­ Kevin Reck led South has such a wide arsenal Quinn Dupraw (JG), 7-2. play in regulation tied the period before going on a ation Christmas Tourna­ with six points. 130:1st: Alex Calandrino (H) game at 55-all and Dan­ ment at Ypsilanti. ,- of moves it's hard for me major dec. Nate O'Sullivan . 20-14 fourth-quarter run. ,, Glenn went 3-of-4 from to know what he's going (SLN), 10-0; 3rd: Andrew Bar­ iels sealed the win with The Rockets made 12- Senior forward Eric the foul stripe, while ' ' to hit, much less his oppo­ ron (M) dec. Tevin Machart four consecutive foul of-21 free throws (57.1" Covile'added 11, while " South hit 4-of-8. nent. He's matured a lot (HF), 7-3; 5th: Austin Cattera since last year which I (R) dec. Tito Sanchez (W), 12-6. 135:1st: Cody Volker(MJ) think is going to pay off major dec. Adeeb Alcodray at the end of the year. (DHC), 15-4; 3rd: Quandre ' which is not what you want to say after "Gabe and Danny Mar­ Thomas (AAP) dec. JP Birming­ CHIEFS a game." ham (D), 3-1; 5th: Eric Smither tinez are also wrestling (Q, dec. Moe Salameh (DHC), Continued from page B1. Canton turned second efforts into very tough. They drill 10-3. spectacular displays in the second half. and wrestle each other 140:1st: Jordan Atienza (LF) for the Chiefs were senior center Ter­ With less than two minutes to go in the a lot in practice, and are pinned R.J. Smith (Y) in 5:32; rell Sewell (also tallying seven boards third, Sewell came flying out of nowhere constantly making each 3rd: Hayden Hughes (H) dec. and two blocks) and freshman guard to block Matt Grasley's layup attempt. James Chapman (LP), 11-4; other better. Danny took 5th: Alex Cornelius (SLN) dec. Greg Williams (six points in his first Baumgart soared to spike another his first loss, but overall I Logan Robbins (R), 8-6. varsity start). layup bid, this one by Gabriel Becton, was happy, with how they 145:1st: Keven Wacker (JG) For Saline, guard Garrett Stark as that frame ended. are both wrestling. Allen pinned Bailey Bischer (Y) in scored 11 points and added sev­ Then in the final minutes of the con­ Steele got back on track 1:09; 3rd: Beau Barton (R) pinned Roberto Davis (LP) in en rebounds. Contributing 10 points test, and Canton nursing a 39-36 lead, after a rough Wayne 4:55; 5th: double forfeit. and four boards was 6-8 senior center senior guard Miles Felton flung himself County tournament and 152:1st: Eddie Nuttall (L) dec. Michael Smutny. along the sideline near the scorer's table looks like he's heading in Derick Hillman (W), 9-7; 3rd: to save an errant in-bounds pass from the right direction." Danny Muzyka (DHC) major dec. Anthony Long (JG), 10-2; Buckle down all the way across the court—helping Salem's best efforts 5th: Ryan Wellings (SLN) major Seidl said Canton's work ethic was the Chief s maintain possession. came from 160-pound- dec. Nick Frazier(LF), 17-5. a major factor to the outcome. The "Our second half, we played with er Tyler Gross and 189- 160:1st: Drew Barnes (D) Chiefs outrebounded Saline by a 32-25 the urgency we need if we're going to pounder Jake McCabe, pinned Tyler Gross (SLM) in 40 margin. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER seconds; 3rd: Mickey Sutton win," Reddy said. "We're going to be a both of whom placed sec­ (W) pinned Chris Slattery (SLN) "We usually hold our own or even good team if we do that." Making his way through ond in their respective in 4:01; 5th: Sam Ekanem dominate the glass," Seidl said. Canton will visit Westland John a maze of Saline players is weight class. (WM) pinned Jacob Gulette "Tonight, Canton took it to us. They Glenn at 7 p.m. Friday, looking to make Canton junior forward Scott "Jake McCabe lost a (R) in 3:55. got a lot of offensive rebounds (nine), it two straight victories in 2012. , Gring, one of several Chiefs 171:1st: Allen Steele (LF) whose hustle helped them tough match in the finals dec. Hunter Dunn (MJ), 12-8; more than we're used to giving up. to Skochelak from Hen­ 3rd: Danny Croft (JG) pinned "They kind of outworked us tonight, tsmithehometownlife.com | (734) 469-4128 earn a 42-36 win. ry Ford," Salem coach Collin Rankin (RU) in 2:04; 5th: Pete Israel said. "He was Kevin Cook (C) pinned Samer a takedown away from Abboud (DHC) in 4:52. '189:1st: Dave Skochelak (HF) THE WEEK AHEAD tying things up and bat­ dec. Jake McCabe (SLM), 11-9; tled to the finish. With 3rd: Chris McCowan (JG) won BOYS BASKETBALL PREP HOCKEY at Super Bowl, 12:30 p.m. • hiatches like that one, by default over Raed Mourad Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 BOYS SWIMMING along with a few tweaks, • (DHC); 5th: Nick Maher (W) Thurston at Woodhaven, 3 p.m. Plymouth vs. Warren Mott Thursday, Jan. 5 ' Jake will be very compet­ dec. Daven Gardiner (RU), 6-5. Franklin at Wayne, 7 p.m. > at Arctic Edge, 8 p.m. Seaholm at N. Farm., 6:30 p.m. itive at 189. 215:1st: Dimitrus Renfroe Friday, Jan. 6 Franklin vs. Salem Adams vs. Farmington-Harrison, (WM) dec. Jordan Brandon Thurston vs. Westside Christian at Ply. Cultural Ctr., 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at Farmington High. (JG), 5-3; 3rd: Youssef El-Sayed "Tyler Gross had a good at Woodhaven Tourney, 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Saturday, Jan. 7 outing, too. He was pret­ (DHC) dec. Jani Hilliard (AAP), 5-4; 5th: Chris Gutmann (W) South at Luth. W'sld, 5:30 p.m. Canton at Midland, 5:15 p.m. Salem Invitational, noon. ty dominant until the dec! Robbie Keefer (H), 4-3. HVL at Taylor Baptist 7 p.m. Wat. Mott vs. North-Harrison GIRLS GYMNASTICS finals, but I think this is a 285:1st: Shawn Chamberlain C'ville at Lutheran North, 7 p.m. at Farm. Hills Arena, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 good mid-season learning (D) pinned Omar Haymour Plymouth at Churchill, 7 p.m. • Salem vs. Big Rapids Livonia Blue at Plym., 6:30 p.m. moment and he will con­ (LF) in 38 seconds; 3rd: Cam Stevenson at S. Lyon, 7 p.m. at Ply. Cultural Center, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 tinue to improve." Englund (H) pinned Manny Canton at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Plymouth vs. Flushing Rockford Inv., 10 a.m. Haddad(LC)in1:26;5th: Salem at Northville, 7 p.m. at Arctic Edge, 7:30 p.m. , Fraser Invitational, TBA. RU's Collin Rankin con­ Quintin Ruddell (W) pinned Harrison atW. Bloom., 7 p.m. Churchill vs. S.C. Shores Unified COMPETITIVE CHEER tinued his strong junior • Karaun King (M) in 2:30. N. Farm, at Clarkston, 7 p.m. at S.C. Shores Arena, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 PCA at Roeper, 8:30 p.m. Ladywood vs. G.P. North Franklin Quad, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL . at Arctic Pond, 7:30 p.m. Stevenson Quad, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 PREP WRESTLING Thursday, Jan. 5 Thurston at Woodhaven, 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 Canton Quad, 6 p.m. . Wayne at Franklin, 7 p.m. Clarenceville Quad, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Athens at Farmington, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 Novi Invitational, 9 a.m. N. Farmington at Troy, 7 p.m. Harrison at Lake Orion, 4 p.m. Allen Park Tourney, 10 a.m. Oxford at Harrison, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Oxford Invitational, 10 a.m. ' Friday, Jan. 6 Lakeland Invitational, 8 a.m. Titan Invitational, TBA. Thurston vs. Westside Christian Bishop Foley Invitational, 9 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS at Woodhaven Tourney, 3 p.m. CC Invitational, 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Churchill at Plymouth, 7 p.m. Howell Invitational, 9 a.m. ML) at Davenport, 3 p.m. S. Lyon at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Wyandotte Invite, 9:15 a.m. S'craft at Wayne County, 3 p.m. John Glenn at Canton, 7 p.m. Clarenceville Tourney, 9:30 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS Northville at Salem, 7 p.m. ' Roch. Adams Invitational, TBA. Saturday, Jan. 7 South at Luth. W'sld, 7 p.m. PREPBOWUNG Davenport at Madonna, 1 p.m. C'ville at Franklin Road, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 S'craft at Wayne County, 1 p.m. PCA at Roeper, 7 p.m. Ladywood vs. A.A. Richard ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Salem 112-pounder Alex Arble eventually escaped from N.D. Prep at Mercy, 7 p.m. at Drakeshire Lanes, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 this hold by Wayne's Tyler Mulligan to record a second-pe­ Regina at Ladywood, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Saginaw vs. Plymouth Whalers riod pin at Friday's Salem Varsity Wrestling Tournament. Ladywood Holiday Tourney at Compuware Arena, 7 p.m. 1 online at hometownlife.com , OGALfSRORTS sS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 5,2012 (*) B3 Rocks go 1 -2 in Traverse City

By Tim Smith said. "We have had a lead MarkMcGee. 30 to Traverse City West. Observer Staff Writer in eight of our nine games Goalie Anthony Jake Fedel scored both this year, but have failed "George" Veresan earned goals for the Rocks, who The'annual trek to Tra­ to finish on five of those the shutout for Salem. ran into a hot goaltender. verse City provided games. ' That win came on the Salem led 2-1 after two Salem boys hockey coach "These are all growing heels of a sloppy 10-7 frames only to give it up. Ryan Ossenmacher with pains that can be expect­ loss on Dec. 28 to Mid­ "If we play like this more evidence that his ed with a young team, but land.- on most nights the out­ young team is still a work if we continue our prog­ An early 3-1 lead evap­ come will be a favorable in progress. ress we should be ready orated as Midland scored one for us," Ossenmach­ The Rocks led in all by playoff time." four times in the middle er said. three games at the Scott The highlight was the 3- stanza. According to Ossen­ Miller Memorial Hockey 0 win on Dec. 29 over the McGee registered a hat macher, the trip to TC Tournament Dec. 28-30 in Bay Area Reps (a com­ trick with single tallies "went very well and all Traverse City. But Salem bined team of players by Austin Sartorius, Kyle the players represented managed just one victory. from Traverse City high Downey, Jake Sealy and Salem very well on and "We continue to get bet­ schools). Jason Newel. off the ice." ter, but we are still in the Lighting the lamp for Ossenmacher said his process of learning how the Rocks were Michael team's best effort went for tsmithehometownlife.com to win," Ossenmacher Manser (two goals) and naught, in a 3-2 loss on Dec. (734)469-4128 Whalers' Noesen nabs NHL contract, scores three

By Tim Smith 18-year-old right wing­ burst against the Spirit, In the victory over Observer Staff Writer er signed a three-year before about 3,400 fans at the Spirit, forward Matt JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER entry-level contract with Compuware, sparked the Mistele netted his first Farmington's Bryan Green looks past Do'rrell Foster for an Stefan Noesen celebrat­ the Ottawa Senators. Whalers to another big OHLgoal. - open teammate. ed his entry-level NHL Noesen was Ottawa's offensive night. Whalers head coach and contract by scoring three second first-round pick On Dec. 28, Plymouth general manager Mike costly turnovers that they goals and assisting on (21st overall) in the 2011 rolled to a 6-1 win over Vellucci gave Mistele and RAIDERS capitalized on." another as the Plymouth National Hockey League London. The victory over other rookies extra ice' Continued from page B1 Sterling Sharp added Whalers won 7-3 Friday draft. Windsor gave the Whal­ time after the team built 13 points, which included over Saginaw at Compu- With 13 goals and 21 ers three straight wins a 5-1 lead entering the the aggressors, and we four triples, for the Raid­ ware Arena. assists in 30 Plymouth and 20 goals scored since third period. didn't match their inten­ ers, who made 27 of 33 Noesen also earned- games this year, Noesen coming off the OHL's Rookie forward Dan­ sity. free throws and shot 41 an assist Saturday as is the latest in a long line winter break. ny Vanderwiel earned "In the first half, we percent (18-of-44) from - the Whalers scored five of Whalers to score NHL Another player who is an assist in the Windsor were doing a great job of the floor. third-period goals in a contracts. on a hot streak is def en- game. attacking their pressure, "I just think we start­ come-from-behind, 7- Late last season, for­ seman and team captain Plymouth (24-9-2-1, first getting layups and wide- ed to play with a lot more 4 victory over the host wards Tyler Brown and Beau Schmitz, of Howell. in the OHL West Divi­ open shots; we were pass­ intensity defensively," Windsor Spitfires. James Livingston inked Schmitz scored against sion) will again host Sagi­ ing the ball. Negoshian said. "Greg The hat trick was the pacts with NHL teams Saginaw and tallied a hat naw at 7 p.m. Saturday. "In the second half, Joyce really stepped up icing on the cake for Philadelphia and San trick against Windsor. He we lost some of that. We for us and took a couple Noesen. It was announced Jose, respectively. was honored Monday as the tsmithOhometownlife.com started dribbling through charges. last Thursday that the The Noesen scoring OHLPlayeroftheWeek. (734)469-4128 their pressure. They "We had more of an forced some turnovers edge to use defensive­ and they capitalized." ly (in the second half). Foster, who was 23-of- For the first two and a Farmington United 18 at the foul line and half quarters, they took scored a game-high 30 it to us and manhandled points, pulled the Raid­ us with how hard they ers within one again in played. We were not able wins Brighton Invite the fourth quarter, 54-53, to match it until'late in with four straight free the third quarter. Farmington United Meredith Jonik's scores throws. "I think Farmington is ' Gymnastics was a win­ also counted in all events. Hogans, a junior point a very talented team. We ner in its only competi­ She had a 9.0 on vault, guard, nailed consecu­ knew they were going to tion last month, taking 8.65 on bars,-9.35 on ' tive three-point shots fol­ be organized, and they first place in the Brighton beam, 8.95 on floor. lowing Farmington turn­ were going to play hard. Invitational Dec. 8. Farmington counted overs to give North its They were playing for Farmington posted a scores by Megan Camp­ first lead since the first the city championship 144.025 team score to bell on vault (8.65), Alys- quarter, 59-54. tonight, and Terrance finish ahead of the host sa Millinof f and Sierra The Raiders nev­ does a great job with school, Howell and Pinck- Nathanson on bars (8.8), er trailed after that, them. So we knew what ney. Millinoff on beam (8.4) * although the Falcons got we were going to be fac­ Veteran gymnasts Alys- and Marissa Lapinsky on as close as one, 60-59, and ing coming into it."_.., ., sa Bresso and Amanda ' floor (8.575).H,; ...... '^-. three 66-63. Hogans, who Chris Morgan scored Lumley led the team with Other gymnasts with .» finished with 26 points, 22 points to lead the Fal­ 36-plus all-around scores. regional-qualifying and Foster were 5-of-6 at cons; Bryan Green post­ Bresso had a 36.925 total scores were Deanna . the line in the final half ed 18 and Chris Hare 14. and Lumley a 36.875. Burns, Karen Johnson, minute to secure the win. Farmington was ll-of-18 Both were among the Kristina Franchi, Julia ' "We put them at the at the foul line and 24-of- team's top four in each Matherly, Taylor Cherry, line too much," Porter 46 from the field (52 per­ event. On the vault, Lum­ Marissa Schuh, Rachel said. "They had 28 points cent). ley had a 9.3, Bresso 9.05; Ewald and Kalli Hooper. off turnovers. That's the "We knew they were bars: Bresso 9.25, Lumley Farmington's second game right there. If we going to pressure us," 8.85; beam: Lumley 9.25, competition is the Rock- take care of the ball, they Porter said, "but it was a Bresso 9.20; floor: Lum­ ford Invitational on Sat- . don't have an opportunity situation where we just ley 9.475, Bresso 9.425. urday. to score those points. got away from our game "In the first half, we plan in the third quar­ limited our turnovers, ter. That's something and we were attacking we'll work on in practice SPORTS ROUNDUP and scoring. In the sec­ over the next week to get Moose vs. Wings ond half, we had some ready for our next game." The Detroit Moose Hockey Club and Detroit Red Wings Alumni will face off at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Arctic Edge Ice Arena on Michigan Avenue in Canton. All proceeds from the game will be directly donat­ Ocelots pull out win ed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Interna­ tional. More information about the charity contest — BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER including how to buy tickets — is available at detroit- Getting ready to land on the balance beam Tuesday is in double OT, 98-90 moose.org. Canton's Jocelyn Moraw. Canton Broncos hoop tryouts in team totals," said The Schoolcraft College Karvel Anderson Boys currently in grades 6-8 are invited to open try- GYMNASTS McWatt. men's basketball team scored a game-high 35 outs for the Canton Broncos travel basketball club. Continued from page B1 Top Mustangs against returned from its 20-day points for Glen Oaks (7- Tryouts will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 and 6- the Chiefs included Dai­ layoff Friday by pulling 7). 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 at High Velocity Sports, 46245 help the deep-and-talent- sy Ference, who won on out a 98-90 overtime vic­ BETHANY (KAN.) 73, Michigan Ave. in Canton. ed Chiefs approach that uneven parallel bars with tory at Glen Oaks Com­ MADONNA 58: On Fri­ Player registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 12. mark again. a score of 9.7, and Taylor munity College. day, No. 21-ranked Each player must bring an adult; a $5 tryout fee will be "We've got lots of room Dempsey — among the The Ocelots, who Madonna University (10- collected to help pay for the gym rental. for improvement at 144, top five in three events. improved to 7-3 over­ 6) couldn't recover from The Broncos are looking to have enough players to and we were 146.5 last Cunningham said the • all, got 28 points and a 42-31 halftime deficit fill a team per each grade level. year with second place in Chiefs will compete Sat­ 12 rebounds from Karl as Bethany College (4- For more information, contact Canton Broncos direc­ the state," he added. "So urday at the Rockfor d Moore. 7) earned the victory at tor Mike Cashin, (734) 778-1879. we're just cleaning up, Invitational, near Grand Richmond Jackson add­ Johnson & Wales Univer­ finishing up. We're going Rapids. Among teams on ed 18 points, including sity's Wildcat Center in Salem girls tennis meeting Jan. 30 to get better." hand will be Farmington four second-half three- Denver, Colo. A mandatory meeting for those interested in playing The team also was with­ United. pointers to help School- . Quenton Jennings, hit­ on the 2012 Salem girls tennis team is slated for 7 p.m. out senior captain Mari­ "It should be interest­ craft erase a 44-32 half- ting five triples, paced Monday, Jan. 30 in the Salem High School library. na Milad and Cunning­ ing, it's a good test. We'll time deficit. .Bethany with a game- It will be the only opportunity for players to order ham noted that a few of see how we look against Guard Mohamed Elhaj, high 19 points. uniforms for the coming season. his girls had their scores the west," he said. who dished out 12 assists, Trey Beachum and Spring tryouts will begin on Monday, March 12. docked 5/10ths of a point hit a triple with 32 sec­ Haydon Parks chipped For more info, contact Salem coach Lin Ware at (734) each for having falls on CANTON 144.45 NORTHVILLE 129.05 onds remaining in regula­ in with 14 and 12, respec­ 453-0669 or via e-mail at [email protected]. beam. Jan. 3 at Plymouth tion to send the game into tively. Meanwhile, Northville VAULT: 1. Erica Lucas (Q, OTat80-all. MU got a team-high 16 Pitching clinic coach Erin McWatt said 9.625 points; 2. Melissa Green Schoolcraft, getting points from sophomore Detroit Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones will be the the main thing about "ear­ (C), 9.2; 3. Ayana Lewis (C), some defensive stops guard Travis Schuba, who featured instructor at the pitching clinic hosted Sun* ly season matchups is 9.15; 4. Jocelyn Moraw (C), '• from Deon Dunn and made 4-of-10 from three- day, Jan. 22, by the Livonia Stevenson High baseball making sure girls contin­ 9.025; 5. Pia Simon (Q, 8.9. BARS: 1. Daisy Ference (N), Reshard Anders, then point range. program. ue to make progress on 9.7; 2. Lewis (Q, 9.3; 3. Moraw outscored the Vikings 18- Sophomore point-guard Jones will be joined by former pro pitcher Dave their routines. (C), 9.2; 4. Green (C), 8.7; 5. 10 in the extra five-min­ Bobby Naubert (Livo­ Marcon, owner and scout of Indy Pro Showcase, along That progress could Taylor Dempsey (N), 8.45. ute session to earn the nia Stevenson) added 13 with the Stevenson coaching staff. help them begin to work BEAM: 1. Nicole Lasecki (C), win. points and five assists, Session I (ages 9-12) will be from 10 a.m. until noon toward qualifying for 8.925; 2. Moraw (C), 8.75; 3. . Lewis (C), 8.7; 4. (tie) Green Daniel Hill (Wayne while Eoghann Stephens followed by Session II (ages 13-18) 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the state regionals. Girls (C), Dempsey (N), 8.525. Memorial) chipped in added 12 points. the Stevenson fieldhouse. must reach designated FLOOR: 1. (tie) Lewis (C), 12 points and seven MU shot only 37.1 per­ The cost is $40 (checks should be made payable to qualifying scores four Green (C), 9.4; 3. Lasecki (Q, rebounds for Schoolcraft, cent from the field (23- the Stevenson High School Baseball). times per event to do so. 9.3; 4. Moraw (C), 9.05; 5. which shot 18-of-25 free of-62), including 6-of- For more information, call Stevenson baseball "We're looking to see Dempsey (N), 8.9. throws (72 percent) on 22 from three-point land coach Rick Berryman at (734) 455-8623; or e-mail Ber- improvement in every Team records: Canton, 3-0; the afternoon. (27.3 percent). [email protected]. event and improvement Northville, 0-2. 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A trained peer Monthly Breakfast with Archangel Church, 11441 member will facilitate. Cost KathyandPat Hubbard, Livonia is $20. Widowed Friends is a Contact: Kathy at (734) FLAMINI, KEITH McMURTREY, peer group in the Archdio­ WILLIAM R. Details: "Catholics Return­ 956-0715 , Age 58, December 30, 2011 of ing Home," is a six-week cese of Detroit Garden City. Loving father of Age 87, beloved husband QUINN, YOLANDA Contact Register by calling BIBLE STUDY Alicia (Bradley) Jonckheere, series of meetings designed of Gloria for 65 years, Born January 6, 1912 Joan at (248) 478-1084 Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thurs­ Jennifer (John) Jacobs, and Keith and father of Kathryn to answer questions and pro­ Died March 20, 1995. days, Jan. 12-April 12 (Susan) Flamini Jr. Loving and Marcia McMurtrey, Remembered with love vide a forum for non-practic­ NEW SERVICE grandfather of 10 grandchildren. 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He 10101 West Ann Arbor Rd, Contact (734) 261-1455, upbeat music and a power­ entered the Livonia Public School Location: St. Theodore Plymouth at 11:00 am. A Ext. 207 ful message in a relaxed system in 1949, first, as a teacher Memorial Gatiiering at die church Social Hall, 8200 N. Wayne at Bentley High School and then atmosphere. Child care will Road, Westland will begin at 10:00 am. DVD SCREENING as a principal of Riley Junior Arrangments by Czopek Funeral be offered Details: All you can eat Time/Date: 5 p.m. Tuesday, KISCADEN, PAUL High. He became a well-respect­ Directors (734) 285-9000. Contact (734) 453-5280 pancakes, French toast, ham, ed and admired educator and Jan. 10 Age 57 of Livonia. Beloved Son PARENTING CLASS sausage, scrambled eggs, of Mahlon and Leone. Loving school administrator. To know SUND, A. RUSSELL Location: Congregation William was to love him. His ten­ Time/Date: 12:30-2:30 p.m. applesauce, coffee, tea, Brother of Barbara (Joseph) Dec. 24, 2011, age 87, of Howell, Beth Ahm, 5085 W. Maple, der heart, keen intellect, and dry beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 milk, juice; $3 adults; $1.50 Mendelson. Also survived by formerly of Livonia. Loving West Bloomf ield sense of humor, are and will Location: Northwest Unitar­ children, 2-10. Sponsored by many other loving family and father of Gail (Tom) Garrity, Details: Beth Ahm will friends. Visitation will be held always be sorely missed. A cele­ Gary (Jennifer) Sund & die late ian Universalist Church, St. Theodore Men's Club bration of his life will be sched­ honor the memory of Rabbi Friday 3-8pm at Fred Wood Sandy Sund. Grandfather of ten. 23925 Northwestern High­ Contact (734) 425-4421 Funeral . Home-Rice Chapel uled and held in the Spring. Dear friend of Lynne Bunce. Abraham Joshua Heschel, who was a poet philosopher way, on the southbound CONCERT 36100 5 Mile Rd. Livonia (E. of service drive of the Lodge Levan) Funeral Service Saturday PAGE, NORMA RITCH WIETING III, and teacher of Torah, during Time/Date: 7 p.m. Saturday, Gathering 10am Service 11am at Age 79, December 31, 2011. the week of his upcoming freeway, between Nine Mile Jan. 21 Beloved wife of Earl. Loving HARRY NYE and 10 Mile, Southf ield Ward Presbyterian Church yahrzeit by screening a DVD Location: Christ Our Savior 40000 6 Mile Rd. Northville mother of Sue Page-Girbach and Age 86, passed away Details: This is a five-session of his last televised interview. Lutheran Church, 14175 (W. of Haggerty). Please visit Robert (Linda) Page. Proud I January 1, 2012, Born in parent skills training pro­ 1 The interview was conducted Farmington Road, Livonia online guestbook grandmother of seven grandchil­ New Haven, Connecticut gram designed to help par­ fredwoodfuneralhome.com dren. Daughter-in-law of Edidi October 26, 1925, Harry attended by Carl Stern of NBC News a Details: London, England- Keller Johnson. Services were Phillips Academy in Andover, few weeks before Heschel's ents break out of established based Tenors Un Limited held at the First United Methodist Massachusetts. He went on to death. Admission is free, patterns that unwittingly present original composi­ Church of Birmingham. Mem­ serve in die United States Navy although donations will be support aggressive, defiant tions and favorites in "The during World War II. Harry orials to Leukemia & Lymphoma accepted oppositional and disrespect­ Rat Pack of Opera." Tickets Society appreciated. attended the University of ful behavior. It's designed for Contact (248) 737-1931 are $20 for adults, $10 for Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan Michigan earning a degree in parents of children, 10-17. Je­ & Son Funeral Home, business. He was also a member or e-mail Nancy Kaplan at students and children, and rome A. Price, founder of the Royal Oak, 248-541-7000 of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Harry [email protected] $50 for a family ticket (two Share your memories at: worked for United Technologies Michigan Family Institute in parents and two students or www.sullivan Corporation and retired as a Vice FILM SERIES Southf ield leads the classes. children) funeraldirectors.com President of die automotive divi­ Time/Date: 5:30 p.m., Sun­ Materials cost is $25 Contact Michele at (734) sion. In retirement he resided in day, Jan. 8, 15 and 22 Contact the Rev. Kimi Leland, Michigan and Naples, Location: Congregation 464-8513 or e-mail to tenor- Florida. Mr. Wieting is prede­ Riegel or Jerry Price at (248) Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, [email protected] . ceased by his modier, Marion 548-2376 West Bloomfield WIDOWED FRIENDS Guff Wieting, his fadier, Harry POMEGRANATE GUILD Nye Wieting Jr. and diree sisters, Details: An Israeli film series Time/Date: 2:30 p.m., Jan. Georgia Klingbeil, Ruth explores the beginning Time/Date: 1 p.m. Sunday, 22; check-in starts at 2 p.m. May you find McKisson and Marion Jamieson. of modern Israeli politics Jan. 8 Location: St. Kenneth He is survived by his wife of 62 and the interplay between Location: Prentis Apart­ years, Jean Wyckoff Wieting, Church, 14951 Haggerty, Jewish tradition and secular ments, located on 10 Mile, daughter, Gretchen Kay Wieting Plymouth comfort Israeli culture. Howard Lupo- east of Greenfield in Oak Sherwood, son, Cary Nye Park Details: Mass followed by Wieting and daughter-in-law, vitch will introduce each film refreshments, social time. Patricia Watson Wieting. There and lead a discussion after­ Details: The group creates in Family and are five grandchildren: Roderick Widowed Friends is a peer ward. Films are "I Love You and studies Judaic needle­ group within the Archdio­ MacKenzie Sherwood IV, Hunter Rosa" on Jan. 8, "Three Days work. At its next meeting, C. Wieting Sherwood, Harry cese of Detroit that offers and a Child" on Jan. 15, and it will discuss future charity Friends Wieting Sherwood, Julia Kay activities for widowed men projects. Wieting and Harrison Nye "Flames' of Revolt" on Jan. and women in a safe and Wieting. A family memorial is 22. Cost is $15 per session Coming up: At its Feb. 12 friendly setting planned this summer in Michigan. Contact David Goodman at meeting, Judy Galperin will Contact Pat at (734) 895- (248) 851-6880 teach a Passover runner 6246 Your Invitation to Worship

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Sing your way through 2012 in a local chorus By Sharon Dargay The women through early May at the cially men. We're always 0&E Staff Writer in the Livo­ Costick Center. Call Addi­ looking for men." nia Commu­ son at (248) 250-1447 with Make your voice heard nity Chorus questions, or visit www. In Livonia this year—join a com­ are decked farmingtonchorus.com. Livonia Civic Chorus munity singing group. out in new Director Steve SeG- could use a few more Local adult choirs are attire that raves and accompanist/ male voices, too. beginning to meet for they wore assistant director Susan "Yes, we'd like to weekly rehearsals — or for holiday Garr will lead the audi­ increase the number of have scheduled auditions concerts last tions. 'Men of the Chorus,' Peg­ — as they gear up for month. Li­ The spring show runs gy Gaskill, president, spring concerts. vonia Town Friday-Saturday, May 4- wrote in an e-mail to the "We are definitely an Hall helped 5 at Mercy High School Observer. She said mem­ audition chorus. Your defray the in Farmington Hills. The bership in the mixed admittance to the cho­ cost of the group repeats its spring group averages about 50 rus is based on audition," costumes. concert in August at Her­ singers. said Shelly Addison, man­ itage Park. Rehearsals begin Jan. ager of the Farmington The Farmington Com­ 10 and run 7:30-9:30 p.m. Community Chorus. "It's munity Chorus is in its Tuesdays, at Emmanuel not a difficult audition, for music. You won't pass ter the songs planned for rus are 7:30 p.m., Tues­ 32nd year and draws Lutheran Church, 34567 but your voice is tested, the audition if you don't the group's holiday and day, Jan. 10,17 and 24 . singers from throughout range is tested and ear is Seven Mile, at Gill, in have some musical expe­ spring concerts. at the Costick Activi­ metro Detroit. Livonia. Dues are $50 for tested. rience." "Evenif you do read ties Center, 28600 W. 11 "We've been running "We say you really don't Reading music is an music, it's still helpful to Mile, east of Middlebelt, about 70 members," Addi­ the January-May concert have to have previous optional skill. All mem­ hear it," Addison said. in Farmington Hills. The son said. "We'd like to season. chorus experience but do bers receive a rehears­ Auditions for the Farm­ group rehearses from build that up a little. All The group's spring con- have to have a feel or ear al CD to help them mas­ ington Community Cho- 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays voices are welcome, espe­ Please see CHORUS, B6

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t^.:. -.-*>*&. B6 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 5, 2012 a ENTERTAIN MENf online at hometownlife.com CHORUS Continued from page B5 'j Ttanesfirom cert, "Legends," will include favorites such as onemanplay Sentimental Journey, Boo­ Michigan singer-songwriter gie Woogie Bugle Boy, Jay Stielstra (center) will Diamonds Are a Girl's perform with trio members Best Friend and oth­ John Sayler and Judy Bank­ er songs of the 1930s- er at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 50s. The show will start 14 at Trinity House Theatre, at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 38840 Six Mile, in Livonia. 6, at Clarenceville High The group will play songs School, in Livonia. The from Stielstra's upcoming Chorus also will per­ one-man play, "Old Man in form April 28 at "Water Love," and other Stielstra Music," the Livonia Sym­ favorites. Tickets are $15. phony Orchestra's con­ The concert will launch a cert. , promotion of the revival of "We're joining them for Jay's one man play, which a selection called 'Froggy* will open in March at the which fits into their water Historic Chelsea Depot. For theme," Gaskill noted. more information about Livonia Civic Chorus the performance at Trinity members must be able House, call (734) 464-6302 . to carry a tune and enjoy or e-mail to Mail@Trinity- ' > singing. Prospective new • House.org. For more about singers can call (734) 542- the Stielstra Trio, visit www. 9071 or visit wwwlivo- myspace.com/jaystielstra- niacivicchorus.org for. trio. more information. Gaskill said no formal audition is required. Classical music GET OUT! Plymouth Oratorio Society doesn't audition Road, Detroit www.recreg.fhgov.com or new members, either. Art Details: "There Goes trie by phone at (248) 473-1848 New singers who find DETROIT INSTITUTE Neighborhood," a play, Coming up: Blackthorn, - March 9-10 the demanding, classical OF ARTS runs Jan. 7-8. Regular museum admission is $8 for works too difficult gener­ Time/Dates: 2 p.m. Sun­ Contact: https://recreg.fh- adults, 13-61; and $5 for ally drop out on their own. days gov.com or (248) 473-1848 youth, 3-12, and seniors, MICHIGAN The group is known Location: 5200 Woodward, 62 and over. Members and for tackling works by Detroit PHILHARMONIC Stravinsky, Bach and oth­ children 2 and under are Time/Date: 2 p.m. Jan. 15 Details: Target Fam­ er masters of classical admitted free Location: St. John's Semi­ ily Sundays, storytelling, Contact: (313) 494-5800 nary Chapel, Plymouth music. performances, free with It will sing Requiem by admission CRANBROOK Details: "Miniature Mas­ M. Durufle, Regina Coe- Time/Date: 2 p.m., Thurs­ terpieces" features music, Exhibits: Rembrandt and li and Ave Verum Corpus, day-Sunday such as Debussy's "Prelude the Face of Jesus exhibit both by W. A. Mozart at its Location: 39221 Wood­ to the Afternoon of a concert on Sunday, May 6 runs through Feb. 12 and includes 64 works. Tickets ward, Bloomfield Hills Faun," and Mahler's "Songs at First United Methodist Details: Docent-guided of a Wayfarer," performed are $16 for adults; $8 for ! Church in Plymouth. youth, 6-17. Other exhibits Michigan Opera Theatre soloists, Mark Vondrak, (left) public tours of Saarinen ' ' by the chamber orchestra. Rehearsals start at 7:30 include Detroit Revealed: Betsy Branson, Maria Cimarelli and Karl Schmidt, will per­ House, a rare integration A new work, "Changes," p.m. Mondays, begin­ Photographs 2000-2010, form Jan. 14 at the Farmington Players Barn Theatre. of art, architecture, design by Michigan-born com­ ning Jan. 9, at the church, an exhibit of 50 photos and nature, depart from poser, Andre Myers, also located at 45201N. Ter­ through April 8; Gift of Cranbrook Institute of will debut. Tickets are $22 ritorial Road. Members a Lifetime: The James Science front desk. The general, $18 senior and should arrive early for Pearson Duffy Collection of tours are about 90 minutes $10, student the first rehearsal to pay drawings, paintings, prints, long and take place rain or Contact: (734) 451-2112; for scores. sculptures and photographs shine. www.michiganphil.org Richard Ingram con­ through March 18 Contact: (248) 645-3200 JAZZ AT THE ELKS ducts the Plymouth Ora­ Contact: (313) 833-7900, for house tours; http^/sci- Time/Date: 7-10 p.m. last torio Society. The Mich­ www.dia.org ence.cranbrook.edu Tuesday of the month igan Sinfonietta Orches­ NORTHVILLE ART PLYMOUTH tra will join the group at Location: Plymouth Elks its spring show. For more HOUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Lodge #1780,41700 Ann information, call (734) Time/Date: Through Jan. Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Arbor Road, Plymouth 455-8353 or visit plym- 13 Wednesday and Friday-Sun­ Details: There is a $10 outhoratoriosociety.org. Location: 215 W. Cady, day; next exhibit runs Jan. donation at the door which 18-June 17 includes hors d'oeuvres. Northville John Tartaglia brings his puppet show, ImaginOcean, to Other local choirs: . Location: 155 S. Main, Terry Lower Quartet with • BeckRidge Chorale — Details: Call for entries to Canton on Jan. 20. the 6th annual Member Plymouth ..Terry on keyboard, Ray Tini Make an appointment to,;,. : Exhibition that runs Feb. Details: "Ration Stamps & * "oh bass, Jim Ry'ari on drums audition for the'choraie"','''' *ahd Edye Evans-Hyde on"' .. .lunivv, -...JIIM 10103 <3-18 .).:• i Bombers, WWII at Horrie" is:° or its ensemble, Village Coming up: "Etch, Sketch evenings -\ "' . Time/Date: Scott Henry, the next exhibit. Admission vocals will perform Jan. 31 Location: 25333 W. 12 Jan. 5-7; Mark Sweeney, Contact: (734) 453-' :/ Voices, by filling out an and Stilettos," an exhibit is $5 for adults and $2 for ; application at www.beck- of the work of Topher Mile, inside Star Theatre Jan. 12-14; Jeff Caldwell, students, 6-17 1780 or e-mail to plym- ' ridgechorale.com. Audi­ Crowder, runs Jan. 6-28. complex, Southfield Jan. 19-21; Frances Contact: (734) 455-8940 [email protected] tions are held in Septem­ The artist is inspired by ani­ Details: Stand-up shows, 8 Dilorinzo, Jan. 26-28 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m., Location: 269 E. Fourth, PLYMOUTH ORATORIO ber, December and Jan­ mated Saturday morning Music SOCIETY cartoons, vintage postcards, 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Royal Oak uary. The audition tests Time/Date: Rehearsal and 1960s/1970s comic. Apollo amateur night, 8 Contact: (248) 542-9900, THE ARK vocal range, sight read­ . starts at 7:30 p.m., Mon- f books p.m. Wednesday www.comedycastle.com Time/Date: Black Jake and ing, the ability to hear day, Jan. 9; come early to, Contact: (248) 344-0497 Contact: (248) 348-2420 or the Carnies, Jan. 6; Jill Jack and repeat differences in register and pay for scores www.ticketmaster.com Dance Birthday Bash, Jan. 7; Deep pitch, and voice quality. Location: First United :. Fried Pickle Project, Jan. 8; • Cherry Hill Singers — Comedy JOEY'S COMEDY Methodist Church, 45201 MOON DUSTERS Bitch & Ferron, Jan. 8; Paul The group is open to any­ CLUB OF LIVONIA Territorial Road, Plymouth Go Comedy! Time/Date: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Cebar Tomorrow Sound, one 16 or older and no ' Time/Date: 8 p.m. Mon­ Details: The Society kicks . Time/Date: Various show every Saturday; dance les­ Jan. 11; An Dro, Jan. 12; auditions are necessary. days, open Mic; 8 p.m. off its rehearsal schedule. times Wednesdays thru sons 7-8 p.m. Mountain Heart, Jan. 13; Cost is $60 for the winter- Tuesdays, Local Legends; 8 New experienced sing- j Sundays Location: Livonia Civic Theo Katzman: Songwrit- spring semester. Michael p.m. shows Wednesdays, ers are welcome, without Center, 15218 Farmington ing Workshop, Jan. 14; The Gross, the Artistic Direc­ Location: 261 E. Nine Mile, Thursdays; 8 p.m. & 10:30 audition. The Society will Road, Livonia Yellow Room Gang, Jan. 14; tor of the BeckRidge Cho­ Ferndale p.m. Fridays, Saturdays perform "Requiem" by M. Details: Singles and Bearfoot, Jan. 15 rale, and accompanist Details: Improv most Location: 36071 Plymouth Durufle, "Regina Coeli" couples dance to music Location: 316 South Main, Brian Long lead the Cher­ nights. Open mic/jam ses­ Road, Livonia (KV 127) and "Ave Verum of the'30s,'40s and'50s; Ann Arbor ry Hill Singers. They sion show for improvisers is Details: Charlie Wiener, Corpus," both by W.A. free refreshments. Dance meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mon­ 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 7; Dave Waite, . Contact: (734) 763-8587; Mozart, on Sunday, May lessons cost $6; dance and day at the Village Theater, Contact: (248) 327-0575; Jan. 11-14; Norm Stultz, www.theark.org 6 at the church. Richard , * lessons are $11; dance only 50400 Cherry Hill Road, gocomedy.net Jan. 18-21 Contact: (734) Ingram conducts the group. is $7 for guests, $6.50 for BASELINE FOLK in Canton. Fill out a mem­ 261-0555, www.kickerscom- The Michigan Sinfonietta JD'S HOUSE associates and $6 for Moon SOCIETY bership application online plex.com Orchestra will join the Soci­ at www.beckridgechorale. OF COMEDY . Dusters members Time/Date: 7-9:30 p.m. ety for the concert. r the third Saturday of the Time/Date: Various show MARK RIDLEY'S Contact: Joe Castrodale, Contact: (734) 455-8353 or org; (734) 394-5300 month times Wednesday-Saturday COMEDY CASTLE club president, (248) 968> plymbuthoratoriosociety. 5197 Location: JWH Center for org the Arts, Plymouth Com­ Film munity Arts Council, 774 N. TRINITY HOUSE THE­ Sheldon, Plymouth ATRE Details: The show includes Real Butter — Affordable Candy — A Real Treat PENN THEATRE Time/Date: Shows start at ONTHEPOPCORN AND BEVERAGESTOO * FORTHE WHOLE FAMILY open mic performances Time/Date: 7 p.m. and 9 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30 H^B^SlB* and Circle of Friends, this p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012; p.m. Empty Chair Night AT THE month's featured per­ HISTORIC 4:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Satur­ show on Jan. 8 starts at 7 REDFORD THEATRE day-Sunday, Jan. 7-8 and 7 former. Admission is $5. p.m. pirn. Thursday, Jan. 12 Annual memberships are Enjoy our 1928 Barton Theatre Organ $25 for individuals and Location: 38840 W. Six ?..' Location: 760 Penniman $50 for families and offer Mile, Livonia played 30 minutes before each show! Ave., Plymouth free admission to monthly Details: Mike Vial and Details: "Puss In Boots," concerts the Great Lake Effect with $3 Jeff Pianki, Jan. 6; Floyd Contact: Mike Mullen at • King and the Bushwack- Contact: (734) 453-0870; (248)719-3464 www.penntheatre.com ers Wild West Show, with . FARMINGTON PLAY­ special guests Bob Marshall SEVEN REDFORD THEATRE ERS BARN THEATRE and the Campfire Compa- Time/Date: 8 p.m. Jan. 6 Time/Date: 7:30 p.m. Jan. dres, Jan. 7; Empty Chair and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 14 Night with Annie and Rod 7 Capps, Joel Palmer and Location: 32332 12 Mile, Chris Buhalis, Jan. 8; Matt BRIDES Location: 17360 Lahser, Farmington Hills Watroba and Robert Jones, just north of Grand River Details: "From Broadway Ave., in Detroit Jan. 13; The Jay Stielstra FOR SEVEN to Hollywood with the Trio, Jan. 14; Bill Bynum Details: ."Seven Brides for MOT" features soloists "up Seven Brothers," tickets $4 and Company, Jan. 20; BROTH ERS^X close and personal" in an Dave Boutette and his Hot Contact: (313) 537-2560 intimate setting. Tickets PLUS the 1953 Warner Bros, cartoon "Kiss Me Kat Pepper Trio, Jan. 21; Shari Starring Jane Powell, Howard Keel & Russ Tamblyn are $19 for adults, $17 for Kane and Dave Steele, Feb. Spomortd by National Heating and Cooling Museums seniors and students. Ad­ 4; Don Ross and Brooke 8:00 p.m. vance tickets are available' Milleer, Feb. 10; tickets are CHARLES H. WRIGHT 8:30 a.m.U^O p.m. Mon-~ $15, and $12 for subscrib- .„; January 7 2-oo & 8-oo n m Tickets - $4.00 Time/Date: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. day-Friday, at the Costick ers. Only cash and checks '.' Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile, *.«#u 01 o.uu p.m. Buy tkkets onljne. redfordtheatre.com Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 are accepted p.m. Sunday Farmington Hills. Tickets Contact: (734) 464-6302 Located at 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, Ml 48219. Park in one of our FREE Location: 315 E. Warren may also be purchased at The theatre is on the east side of Lahser, just north of Grand River. supervised parking lots! 24-hour information phone number (313) 537-2560 >K9M*£IMJ !"•(*) SHARON DSROAY, EDITOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 5,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8883 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FOOD FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM tiLi> Olive oil is key in a well-stocked pantry

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Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve vegetables Extra light olive oil: With its light spooned over chicken or pull chicken into large golden color and just a hint of olive chunks and mix with vegetables before spooning flavor, it is the mildest of the olive onto plates. Vegetable-Cheese Breakfast Roll Ups oils. It's an excellent choice for all types of cooking, especially bak­ Phyllo Apple Galette ing. It can be used in place of plain Prep Time: 20 minutes vegetable oil in most recipes. Extra Cook Time: 40 minutes Vegetable-Cheese Breakfast Roll Ups light olive oil also is the best choice Total Time: 55 minutes, plus cooling time Prep Time: 12 minutes for high-heat cooking methods, " 6 to 8 servings Cook Time: 6 minutes because it remains extremely stable Total Time: 18 minutes and won't burn. Extra light olive oil 4 Braeburn'or Gala apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped 3 servings has the same amount of calories and 6 tablespoons olive oil 4 eggs, beaten let over medium heat. Add the same nutrient content as other '/4 cup dried cranberries '/£ teaspoon tarragon, optional onion; cook 1 minute. Add ham olive oils. 2 tablespoons brown sugar 'A teaspoon salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, '/4 teaspoon cinnamon V* teaspoon coarse ground pepper stirring once or twice. Add '/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil mushrooms; cook and stir 1 %h cup slivered almonds XA cup chopped onion minute. Pour egg mixture over 8 sheets phyllo dough (17- by 12-inch) sheets '/£ coarsely chopped mushrooms vegetables. Cranberry Carrot 2 tablespoons powdered sugar V* cup chopped red pepper Stir, scraping sides and bot­ Cookies Heat oven to 375 F. In large skillet, heat 2 3/< cup diced fully cooked ham tom of pan 2 to 3 minutes or Prep Time: 30 minutes tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack until eggs are desired texture, Cook Time: 26 minutes apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon cheese Remove from heat. Sprinkle Total Time: 1 hour 5 min­ and nutmeg; mix well. Cook and stir 2 minutes. 3 8- to 10-inch flour tortillas, warmed with cheese; cover and let utes Remove from heat; stir in almonds and set aside. In medium bowl, beat eggs, stand 1 minute to melt cheese. Makes about 21/2 dozen Place 1 phyllo sheet in center of baking sheet; tarragon, salt and pepper; set Spoon onto tortillas: roll to cookies brush with olive oil. Top with another sheet of aside. Heat oil in large skil- enclose egg'mixture. 1 (18.25 ounce) package white, phyllo and brush with oil. Repeat with remain­ spice or carrot cake mix ing oil and phyllo sheets. Vt teaspoon cinnamon Pile apple mixture in center of phyllo, leaving Lemon Crunch Cod Fillets Vz cup quick or rolled oats 2 to 3 inch border. Fold sides up to form an edge Prep. Time: 6 minutes '/4 cup olive oil Cook Time: 18 minutes { around apples. Lightly brush edges with oil. A cup shredded carrot Total Time: 24 minutes Bake at 375 F for 40 to 50 minutes or until phyllo 4 servings 1 small apple, peeled, cored and is light golden brown. Cool to room temperature; finely chopped dust with powdered sugar if desired. 1 egg TIP: When working with phyllo dough, thaw' 'A cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon vanilla if frozen. Allow unopened package to stand at %A teaspoon dried dill weed '/4 cup dried cranberries room temperature at least 2 hours before using. 3A teaspoon lemon pepper 'A cup golden or dark raisins Room temperature phyllo is much easier to work 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped with than cold. Keep unused sheets covered ' 1 pound cod fillets, thawed if frozen almonds, optional with plastic wrap and a dish towel to prevent 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, optional Heat oven to 375 F. drying while brushing stacked sheets with oil. Parsley, optional Combine all ingredients Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly Lemon Crunch Cod Fillets in mixing bowl; mix grease small baking sheet or well. shallow baking dish with addi­ Drop by heaping tea­ tional olive oil; set aside. In with lemon peel if desired, spoons onto ungreased small bowl, mix bread crumbs, remaining 1A teaspoon lemon baking sheet. Bake 10 V2 teaspoon dill and ¼ teaspoon pepper and remaining V* tea­ to 13 minutes or until lemon pepper. Drizzle with 2 spoon dill. Top evenly with light golden. Cool 1 teaspoons olive oil and mix crumb mixture, pressing minute on baking sheet; well until moistened. Set aside. lightly to adhere. Bake 18 to '. remove to rack to cool Pat fish dry with paper 22 minutes or until fish flakes completely. Dust with towel; place on baking sheet. easily in center. Garnish with powdered sugar, if Brush fillets with remaining chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Repeat with Layered Phyllo Apple Galette 2 teaspoons olive oil; sprinkle desired. remaining dough. B8 (*) Observers Eccentric | Thursday, January 5,2012 online at hometownlife.com

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THE OBSERVER, ECCENTRIC AND HOMETOWN WEEKLIES NEWSPAPER GROUP IS A GANNETT COMPANY B9.(*) JULIE BROWN, EDITOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 5,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6755 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM REAL ATE FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Be wary of home loan scams Bedbu?, J Loan modifications are deed and move out. The scam­ issue calls changing every day. Here are mer promises to pay you some some of the most common loan of the profit when the home modification scams out there sells. But the scammer simply for action today. rents out your home and keeps the profits while your lender Phony Counseling or proceeds with the foreclosure. Q: Our condominium has had ' Foreclosure Rescue You lose your home and are incidents of bedbugs in the units, Scams still responsible for the unpaid but the full extent is unknown. The mortgage, because transfer­ association has mandated treatments The scam artist poses as ring the deed does not affect by all and asks for proof of it. Some a counselor and tells you he your mortgage obligation. of the co-owners have complied" can negotiate a deal with your and some have not. What is your lender to modify your loan or Short Sale Scam experience with how communities save your house — if you pay Scammers, sometimes have addressed it, and should the him a fee first. The fee may called "short sale negotia­ condominium exercise self-help to be called a processing fee or tors" or "short sale proces­ enter and treat and then charge administrative fee. He may sors," may promise to expe­ back those who have not complied or even tell you not to contact dite a short sale and usual­ supplied proof of treatment? Or have . your lender, lawyer or hous­ ly require you to pay a fee, some associations just treated all as ing counselor—that he'll han­ which is illegal in many a common expense to make sure that dle all details. He may even states. Some scammers may It gets one? insist that you make all mort­ even include surcharges or A: This issue has not been gage payments directly to him hidden fees before the trans­ widely discussed among while he negotiates with the action closes, which are also condominium association lender. Once you pay the fee, illegal in many states. The practitioners, but it would be or a few mortgage payments, scammer may also misrepre­ my belief that the scammer disappears with sent the value of the home to to the extent your money. the lender. that bedbugs A short sale may be a legit­ have infiltrated Fake 'Government' imate option for a homeown­ from the Modification Programs er in default or homeown­ exterior, that er who is current yet the val­ it may well be '' Some scammers may ue of the home has fallen — if an association claim to be affiliated with, or the lender agrees to the short responsibility sale. But homeowners should to pursue. approved by, the government, Robert Meisner or they may ask you to pay by a licensed, legitimate and will make your existing mort­ only work with a licensed On the other high, up-front fees to "quali­ trained auditor, mortgage pro­ gage current. This is a trick. real estate professional or hand, if the fy" for government mortgage fessional or lawyer. Even if You actually just signed docu­ licensed real estate attor­ origin of the bedbug is within modification programs. The you sue your lender and win, ments that surrender the title . ney since the law requires the individual unit, that scammer's company name and your lender is not required to or deed of your house to the that the person be proper­ may be the responsibility website may sound like a real modify your loan to make it scam artist in exchange for ly licensed to negotiate the of the individual co-owner government agency, but the more affordable. If you can­ a "rescue" loan. Thoroughly short sale with your lend­ to take care of, all, of website may end with .com or cel your loan, you will have to read any document before you er. Homeowners should ver- ' course, depending on your .net instead of .gov. You may return the borrowed money, sign it. ify licenses with their state condominium documents. also see terms like "federal," which may result in you losing licensing agencies. Obviously, it is hard to trace your home. the origin of bedbugs and the "HAMP," "MHA," "HARP" or' Rent-to-Own or Board of Directors, with the other words related to official Leaseback Scheme Bankruptcy to Avoid advice of counsel, will have to U.S. government programs. Mass Joinder Lawsuit Foreclosure establish a policy which best Contact your lender first. The scam artist, usually a A scammer urges you to sur­ suits the accomplishment of * Your lender will be able to tell lawyer, law firm or a market­ render the title or deed of your The scammer may promise the end result, that is, to get you if you qualify for any gov­ ing partner, will promise that home as part of a deal that will to negotiate with your lend­ rid of bedbugs. ernment programs to prevent they can force your lender to let you stay in your home as a er or get refinancing on your foreclosure or modify your modify your loan. They will renter and then buy it back in behalf if you pay a fee up loans. And you do not have to tell you that by joining oth­ a few years. He may tell you front. Instead of contacting Oj Our condo association board was pay to benefit from these pro-, er homeowners in a mass join­ that surrendering the title will your lender or refinancing doing a good job, but there were a few grams. der lawsuit against a partic­ permit a borrower with a bet­ your loan, he pockets the fee people, we think "crazies," that challenged ular lender, you will be able ter credit rating to get new and files a bankruptcy case them on everything. At times,th e "crazies" Forensic Loan Audit to stop a foreclosure, reduce { financing—and keep you from in your name — sometimes crossed the line and our lawyer had ! The scammer who may be your loan balance or interest losing your home. Howev­ without your knowledge. to write them a letter. Now, they have called a forensic or mortgage rate, receive monetary damag­ er, the scammer may have no A bankruptcy filing often gotten themselves elected toth e board, loan "auditor" offers to review es, or even receive title to your intention of ever selling the stops a home foreclosure, intimidated some of the old directors your "mortgage loan docu­ house free and clear. Mass home back to you. but only temporarily. Filing into resigning, and, basically, have taken ments to determine wheth­ joinder lawsuits can be used But the terms of these deals bankruptcy stops any collec­ over the association. They have fired our er your lender complied.. legitimately; these lawyers are: usually make buying back tion and foreclosure.while:; -M.^ . manager, our accountant and our lawyer, . with state and federal mort­ usually paid *after*,the law­ your home impossible. Worse the bankruptcy court admin­ and who knows who else. What can a simple gage lending laws. The scam­ suit is over, on a contingen­ yet, when the new borrow­ isters the case. But, eventual­ homeowner do to deal with the situation? mer will usually require that cy basis. However, mass join­ er defaults on the loan, you're ly you must start paying your A: Most condominium bylaws you pay a fee to start the pro­ der lawsuit scammers will try evicted. mortgage, or the lender will provide for the removal of a cess. The scammer may say to "sell" you participation in a • Variations: be able to foreclose. director or directors on the vote you can use the audit report to lawsuit against your mortgage 1. The scammer raises your You could lose the mon­ of more than 50 percent of the avoid foreclosure, accelerate lender, claiming that you can­ rent over time to the point that ey you paid to the scammer co-owners, and require that a the loan modification process, not participate in the lawsuit you can't afford it. After miss­ and your home. Worse yet, special meeting be scheduled reduce your loan principal, or until you pay some type of fee. ing several rent payments, you a bankruptcy stays on your at which you can hold such a even cancel your loan. are evicted, leaving the "res­ credit report for 10 years, vote upon the submission of a There is no proof that a Bait-and-Switch cuer" free to sell your house. which makes it difficult to " petition signed by one-third of forensic loan audit can save The scam artist convinces 2. The scammer offers to obtain credit, buy a home, get the co-owners. You may wish your home from foreclo­ you to sign documents for a find a buyer for your home, life insurance or even get a to retain the services of an sure although it's conducted "new loan modification" that but only if you sign over the job. attorney who could assist you in this process. Before circulating the petition, you may want to contact members of the Board of Directors who may not be HOMES SOLD-REAL ESTATE TRANS ACTIONS/WAYNE aligned with the "crazies" to try These are the area residential GARDEN CITY 42385 Beacontree Ct $300,000 9192 Redbud Ave $161,000 to gather additional information Veal estate'dosings recorded the 28825 Birchlawn St $ 15,000 . 45005 Broadmoor Cir S $328,000 634 S Harvey St . $335,000 31137 Block St $87,000 16863 Brooklane Blvd $414,000 9399 Village Manor Dr $288,000 about the abuses that may week of Sept. 19-23, 2011, at the 28907 Bridge St $35,000 15876 Crystal Downs E $436,000 51308 W Hills Dr $325,000 have been undertaken by the Wayne County Register of Deeds 32502 Brown St $85,000 16790 Dover Dr $ 118,000 12348 White Tail Ct $460,000 new board ./Unfortunately, to office. Listed below are cities, ad­ 31550 Marquette St $30,000 49060 Freestone Dr $385,000 REDFORD the extent that those directors dresses, and sales prices. 30645 Sheridan St $95,000 18125 Laurel Springs Ct $826,000 9557 Berwyn $52,000 breached their fiduciary duty, LIVONIA 39580 Muirfield Ln $215,000 26109 Elsinore $68,000 35024 Bristol Ct $264,000 46480 N Valley Dr $295,000 15563 Gaylord $33,000 hired incompetent or no persons CANTON 8823 Crown St $67 000 633 Natalie Ln $800,000 11363 Hazelton $58,000 to take over the management 2383 Amber Dr $177,000 29740 Curtis Rd $69 000 16207 Oak Forest Ct $425,000 18303 Lennane $11,000 of the condominium, are > 42240 Beechwood Ct $162,000 30504 Fairfax St $164,000 49735 Parkside Dr $361,000 26032 Lyndon , ; $56,000 proceeding without proper 7231 Briargate Dr $292,000 16142 FairlaneDr $149 000 46680 Pinehurst Cir $458,000 15141 Sumner $49,000 or any legal advice and are 42456 Castle Ct $135,000 16919 Fitzgerald St $133^000 715 Randolph St $70,000 11711 Virgil $36,000 2288 Cleveland Way $185,000 32918 Illinois St $125,000- 39514 RockcrestLn $108,000 WESTLAND otherwise acting maliciously 1756 Crestview Dr $203,000 38616 Jahn St $100,000 18016 ShagbarkDr $926,000 38071 Carolon Blvd $24,000 or vindictively against former 4168 Elizabeth Ave $79,000 18720 Lathers St $90 000 39637 Springwater Dr $ 126,000 31024 Grandview Ave $78,000 members of the board and/or 44573 Fenwick Dr $290,000 19243 LevanCt $277^000 . PLYMOUTH 32231 Grandview Ave $44,000 prof essionals retained by the 43701 Fleetwood Dr $107,000 17557 Louise St $115,000 9379 Baywood Dr $175,000 • 8410HallerSt • $18,000 • association, legal recourse in 45755 Gainsborough Dr $215,000 15123 Marsha St . $155,000 10142 Dorian Dr $230,000 34852 Linden Ln $85,000 1591 Glengarry Woods Ct $285,000 34658 Munger St $193,000 14016 Eaton Dr $395,000 29024 Manchester St $30,000 court may be the only available ' 45965 Graystone Ln $132,000 18675 Myron St $109,000 9299 Hackberry Ave $173,000 7421 Manor Cir , $19,000 option that you have. In that 46425 KillarneyCir $167,000 38530 Northf ield Ave $139,000 ' 1167 Maple St $265,000 8223 Milburn St $43,000 case, you would need to retain 443 Lenox Dr $315,000 17333 Parklane St $200,000 14152 Meadow Hill Ln $122,000 6826 Moccasin St $65,000 an attorney who could bring a 6495 Marshall St $235,000 36296 Pickford St $138,000 123 N Union St $155,000 15463 Susanna Cir 6926 N Wildwood St $80,000 derivative action on behalf of 50880 Murray Hill Dr $187,000 $210,000 12900 Naples Dr $408,000 15022 Taylor Blvd 7102 Timber Ridge Trl $152,000 1623 Orchard Dr " $45,000 $230,000 51120 Northview $216,000 the association against those 18243 University Park 37523 Vincent St $127,000 45127 Quaker Hill Dr $163,000 Dr $55,000 12486 PinecrestDr $135,000 directors to seek an injunction 9834WestmoreSt 28212 Warren Rd : $123,000 40017 Rolling Green Ct $138,000 $90,000 331 Pinewood Cir $40,000 28250 Warren Rd $77,000 to keep them from undermining 44151 Sheridan St $121,000 NORTHVILLE 134PinewoodDr $51,000 33348 Winchester St $65,000 the operation of the association. Hopefully, the other co-owners in the condominium will help you handle the matter HOMES SOLD-REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS/OAKLAND financially because their These are residential real-estate 174 Kirkwood Ct $605,000 35420 Heritage Ln $111,000 FRANKLIN investment in their homes may closings recorded the week of 500 N Woodward Ave # 100 FARMINGTON HILLS 30690 Oakleaf Ln $708,000 well be at issue. $218,000 37564 Baywood Dr $244,000 Sept. 12-16, 2011, at the Oakland NOVI 3949 Orchard Hill Dr $215,000 31188BerryhillSt $180,000 22219 Barclay Dr $355,000* County Register of Deeds office. < 1174PeverilRd $119,000 31145 Bycroft St $147,000 24100 Cranbrooke Dr $ 171,000 Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer and the Listed below are cities, addresses, 3769 Quarton Rd $250,000 29386 Chelsea Xing $255,000 24861 Davenport Ave $300,000 and sales prices. 2600 S Telegraph Rd $274,000 24397 El Marco Dr $155,000 27945 Hopkins Dr $130,000 author of Condominium Opera­ BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP 29742 Fox Grove Rd $ 130,000 24454 Myrtle Ct $365,000 tion: Getting Started & Staying on BIRMINGHAM 1861 Brookview Cir . $188,000 21219 InksterRd $20,000 23586 N Rockledge $45,000 the Right Track, second edition. It 3766 Darlington Rd N $253,000 21293 Juniper Ct $99,000 560 Berwyn St $335,000 23588 N Rockledge $42,000 is available for $9.95 plus $1 ship­ 4056 Golf Ridge Dr E $155,000 30324 Le Mans Dr $182,000 43037 Oxford Ct $398,000 1950 Bradford Rd $110,000 5205 Longmeadow Rd $297,000 25699 Livingston Cir $260,000 ping and handling. He also wrote 1290 Lakeside Dr $910,000 27596 Sloan St . $45,000 255 N Berkshire Rd $234,000 32315 MiddlebeltRd $112,000 Condo Living: A Survival Guide 2553 Manchester Rd $280,000 47265 Somerset Ct $430,000 1528 Old Chatham Dr $172,000 29727 Monterey Cir $ 142,000 25345 Sutton Ct $50,000 to Buying, Owning and Selling a 313 N Eton St $40,000 2610 Pendleton Dr $165,000 30812 Mystic Forest Dr $230,000 717 N Old Woodward Ave Unit 39833 Village Wood Ln $32,000 Condominium, available for $24.95 • 5420 Saint Martins Ct $310,000 28627 Oak Point Dr $210,000 29389 Whistler Dr $260,000 $160,000 ' 5398 Van Ness Dr $218,000 21166 0smusSt $35,000 plus $5 shipping and handling. Call 1285 S Bates St $304,000 SOUTH LYON 6659 Woodbank Dr $223,000 35054 Quaker Way $289,000 54015 Birchwood Dr $30,000 (248) 644-4433 or visit bmeis- 518TownsendSt $1,150,000 3667 Burning Bush Rd $265,000 30715 Shiawassee Rd # 62 $31,000 547 W Merrill St $369,000 56640 Briar Meadow Rd $170,000 [email protected]. This FARMINGTON 30111 Southampton Ln $160,000 25655 Coach Ln $40,000 533 Wallace St $635,000 36916 Tina Dr $252,000 column shouldn't be construed as BLOOMFIELD HILLS 23148 Floral St $41,000 635 E Lake St $72,000 32060 Grand River $40,000 37899 W 12 Mile Rd # C $275,000 legal" advice. 245 E Berkshire Rd $150,000 . 24586 King Post Ct $66,000

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