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Clothing sale The Lighthouse Home Proposed budget includes Missions and Fuli Gospel Temple is holding a spring clothing give­ aw ay from tO a .m .to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, road w ork, police cars April 5-6, at the church, 34033 Palmer between W ildw ood and Venoy, By LeAnne Rogers had a sense of humor in “We’re creeping up to the woods, but there is the Downtown Develop­ W estland. staff Writer setting the budget dead­ the 10-percent (of fund a reason we’rein a bet­ ment Authority, which Men's, women's and lin e on A p r il Fo o l’s D ay.' balance) m ark,’’ M id ter position than some of w ill bond fo r th e F a rm ­ , children's clothing will Westland council mem­ B u t M a y o r lA^Uiam l ^ d sa id . our neighboring commu­ ers M arket project and be given away. Buy a bers got their official presented a proposed $57 When he was first elect­ n itie s .” improvements tq Tattan bag for $2 and fill it first look at the proposed m illio n tw o -y e a r b a la n ce d ed to council in 2000, God- • The city w ill see P a rk . I with clothes and shoes 2013-14 f is c a l y e a r bud­ b ud g et w ith a $5 m illio n bout said the city only reduced refunds from the • Other scheduled proj­ ' to th e top. Buy as many get at a study session fund balance projected. h ad a $200,000 fim d b a l­ Tak Increment Financ­ ects include: improve­ bags as you like for $2 Monday, as required by That is despite an aver­ ance. “We’ve improved in g A u th o rity — w h ic h ments to Newburgh from each. Proceeds from the the city charter. age 4-percent reduction it to $5 m illion. We’ve is bonding for the new W a rre n to P a lm e r to be sale w ill go fund th e C o u n c il P re sid e n t in tax^ le property val­ come a long way improv­ City H all, a fire station completed over two fis­ work of the mission. Jam es (Jodbout wondered ues for revenue reduction ing the overall financial and road and landscap­ cal years; completion of aloud if the city fathers of $394,964. No layoffs position of the city,” he ing improvements to Cen­ who wrote the charter are plamed. said. “We’re not out of t r a C it y P a r k w a y — and see BUDGET, A2 Artists wanted Three Cities A rt Club is seeking the best works Councils to seated by the most tal­ ented artists in the area fo r its first exhibition review Joint open to non-members. Cash prizes will be avail- eble and works will be dispatch displayed at Westland's William Faust Library. In addition to paint­ agreement ings and photography, the club is hoping to at­ By LeAnne Rogers tract entries from artists staff Writer who specialize in three- dimensional works. . PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELL I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Officials in Wayne, Gar­ The postmark dead­ Westland Mayor William Wild speaks to studente at Elliott Elementary School to kick off career day. den City and Inkster w ill line for entries is April soon be g ettin g a lo o k at 8. Entry form s w ith a proposed intergovern­ complete details can be mental agreemeht for a downloaded from the combined emergency dis­ "Member Comer" at Elliott students explore careers patching service with w w w .th reecitiesartclub. W estlan d . org. C o u n cil m em b ers in A chef and a police officer, a chiropractor W estland w e re the f ir s t to and a dent^ hygienist - those were just get details of the proposed some of the professionals who shared infor­ agreement at the council mation about their jobis with students at Elliott study session Monday. Board games Elem entary School during career day. Discussions have been The Wayne Library Students heard from three speakers during imder way to merge the is hosting th e first o f the morning-long program. The speakers moved combined Wayne and two Family Game Board from class to class Garden City (hspatch- Nights 6-730 p.m. led by a fourth- ing operations into a sin­ today (Thursday) and grade student act­ gle unit with Westland April 18. Bring your in g a s th e ir e sc o rt. and Inkster dispatchers, own games or use the More than 15 oth­ who work at the Westland library's games. It's a er special guests Police Department. Cur­ free program and open were in attendance rently, the Westland oper­ to all ages. , , including a physi­ ation has 15 dispatchers No registration is c a l th e ra p ist, c h e f, but physicaUy can accom­ required. The library police officer, chi­ modate additional staff. is located at 3737 S. ropractor, librar­ “T h e k e y g o al i[s co st Wayne Road. Call (734) ian, optometrist, savings. Westlapd would 721-7832 for informa­ reporter, artist and save about $100^00 annu­ tio n. fireman. Accom­ ally,” W estlwd Personnel panied by a ferret, Director Cindy King said. Kaylee Howard listened to a turtle and some The four communi­ presentation by a chiroprac­ m arsupials, the ties, along with Dearborn tor during career day at Elliott veterinary techni­ Heights, previously had Home repairs Elementary School. cians were partic­ entered a sim ilar agree­ Westland has $90,000 u la r ly p o p u la r w ith ment for the joii^t pur­ in federal funding avail­ the students. chase, maintenance and able to m ake em er­ The students got a chance to ask questions and operation of an $00 mega­ gency home repairs for interact with the speakers during the classroom hertz digital communica­ low-income residents. v is its . tions system. King noted. The program is for those Westland Mayor M Uiam M id was the keynote “It is in the hands of our low-income residents speaker, talking about his job to students and city attorney right now; who cannot afford to staff gathered in the gym at the start of the pro­ Chiropractor Michael Brackney of Canton talked about his replace their furnace or g ram . job utilizing skeletons during career day. Please see DISPATCH, A2 roof or cracked w in­ dows. For more information, call the Dorsey Center at (734) 595-0288, ext 2630. Schuck is library employee of the year

By LeAnne Rogers winner to perform at the e b e d n j staff Writer Zombie Prom. to bring innovativeo vative pro­ “He has great customer grams, skills training, the INDEX Librarian Andy Schuck service and great rapport job seekers workshop, Business...... A 8 has been recognized as with customers,” K i^ computer training and Crossword Puzzle....B13 Entertainment ...... 86 the Westland W illiam P. said, noting Schuck orga­ money sense,” Schuck Food...... 88 Faust Library Employee nized holiday concerts, said. “We’re working to Homes...... 812 of the Year for 2012. activities and the take a prove ourselves worthy Jobs...... 812 Co-workers aimually book, le a v e a book p ro ­ o f m illa g e fo r tile n e x t 10 O bituaries...... 89 submit their nominations gram at Biggby Coffee. y e a rs .” O pin io n...... A 10 fo r E m p lo y e e o f th e Y e a r “You can always count on Schuck’s parents M ill­ Sen/ices...... 813 Sports...... 81 recognizing the person’s him when volunteers are er and Kathy Schuck Wheels...... 814 dedication to the library, n eed ed .” were in the audience co-workers and commu­ Speaking at a recent at the council meeting. © The Observer & Eccentric nity, said M milyn Kwik, city council meeting, The couple were down Volume 48 • Number 91 who heads the Ubrary Westland William P. Faust Library Employee of the Year Schuck noted librar­ from Marquette for a re­ Information Services Andy Schuck flanked by his parents Kathy and Miller ies had played an inte­ scheduled visit, so being ...... to Home Delivery: Department. Schuck of Marquette, who happened to visiting when gral part in his Ufe. He present to see tbeir son (8E6) 887-Z737 “A n d y ’s im p a ct c a n be their son was honored. earned a degree in cre­ honored was piiTely coin­ In m 8 found tiu-oughout the ative writing before get­ c id e n ta l. Return Address; d a y n ig h t d in n e r an d ting his library science 41304 Concept Dr. library. He seeks out col­ staff,” Kw ik said. Rymouth Ml 48170 laborations and is all- A fiv e -y e a r lib r a r y movie, the cans for cash d e g re e . [email protected] in c lu s iv e w o rk in g to em p lo yee, S c h u c k h a s for food drive and hired “The library is more (313)222-5428 use the strengths of our been involved in the F ri­ the Battle of the Bands than a storage place for TWitter; SLRoger^Observer A2 (W) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 4, 2013 LO CAL N E W S online at hometownlife.com

M issing m an’s body Michigan Avenue Cruise status found in W estland under discussion By Darrell Clem Prizm was found parked staff Writer at the Emagine The­ By LeAnne Rogers newsletter. a te r n e a r F o rd an d L o tz staff Writer “He (Nicholson) was Friends of Matthew roads. He lived across the looking for sponsors. M orris, a 36-year-old Can­ road in the Village Squire F o r th e p a st fiv e We did our promoting of ton man m issing since apartment complex. years, the Michigan the cruise independent­ Jan. 13, had hoped he Schreiner said Canton A ven ue C ru ise h i^ ly,” Goci said. “We’d would be found alive, but and other law-enforce­ brought c la s s ic p a rs and Imte to see this event go they had to face a dis­ ment agencies had spectators to downtown aw ay. W e’d lik e to se e i f appointing truth after com bed th e a re a n e a r W ayne. the businesses can do it authorities found a body the Emagine Theater ' N ow th e re is som e on th e ir o w a ” Monday afternoon in an and M orris’ apartment in question about how the T h e m a t in g M on­ industrial area on West­ recent weeks searching event, traditionally held day w ill eiqilni'e the pos­ land’s far west side. fo r h im . in Ju ly , w ill be operated sibility of operating “He was a good friend Early in the investiga­ an d w hen it w ill b e held . th e downtown W ayne who is really going to be tion, Schreiner said there U.S. 12 Bar and G rill cruise as a nonprofit missed,” Dustin Brun- had b e en no in d ica tio n o f o w n er Jo h n (r o d h a s even t o rg anized b y lo ca l gardt said. “But we’re foul play such as a strug­ c a lle d fo r a m eetin g at businesses and commu­ relieved that we now gle inside M orris’ apart­ 6:30 pjn . M onday at h is n ity group s. know where he went.” m ent. establishment to dis­ “I th in k a s a nonprof­ Westland authorities Friends such as Kathy cuss the future of die it we can be more suc­ notified Canton police GomoU of Canton had . cruise in downtown cessful in getting spon­ Monday afternoon that a called it “frustrating” Wayne. A ll residents, sors. Don is trying to group of siuweyors found th at th e re had b e en no b u sin e ss o w n ers and ru n th is a s a for-prof­ the body in a m arshy area sign of M orris. She had other Wayne commu­ it entity,” (Jod said. “We n e a r a n in d u s tria l b u ild ­ sa id it w a sn ’t lik e M o rris, nity stakeholders are lost Wheelfest and the in g on th e n o rth sid e o f a former Kroger employ­ in v ite d to attend. fire w o rk s. I ’d hate to Ford Road east of the Friends had held out hope Matt Morris, missing since ee, to disappear and not In calling for the se e u s lo se th is.” Canton Walmart store. January, would be found alive, but his body was found teU his friends where he meeting, Goci said F o r h is p a rt, N ich o l­ Canton Detective Sgt. Monday in Westland. w a s going. cruise orjganizer Don son sa id (ro d an d oth­ Dave Schreiner said. Friends had distribut­ N ich o lso n doesn’t plan e rs h ave no id ea the “There is no sign of foul Schreiner said West- veyors who were doing ed fliers in hopes some­ to ru n a downtown am ount o f e ffo rt it ta k es play or trauma,” he said. land police notified Can­ some work at the build­ one might have seen Mor­ W ayne c ru is e th is y e a r, to o rg anize a su c c e ssfu l “There was nothing found ton authorities about 2:30 in g .” ris. Brungardt, GomoU b u t is m oving h is even t c ru ise . on the body to indicate p.m. Monday. Toxicology results and others had said Mor­ to W estland. “I t ’s a lw a y s been a foul play or trauma.'” “T h e re w a s a body hadn’t been re c e iv e d th at ris didn’t take his diabetic Not true, according to b u sin e ss fo r m e. I n ev­ Canton Public Safety found in W estla n d in m ig h t h e lp pinp o in t a supplies or his coat when Nicholson, who said the er said it was nonprofit. Director Todd M utchler front of an industri­ cause of death, Schrein­ he disappeared on a cold A ll-A m e ric a n C ru ise I g iv e an a w ^ lo t b a ck said the body was found al building east of the er said Wednesday morn­ winter day. planned for Westland . to th e d t y o f W ayne,” with identification indi­ W a lm a rt on F o rd R o a d ,” in g , bu t a u th o ritie s ap p ear The last anyone heard w ould be in ad d itio n to a Nicholson said. “The cating it was that of Mor­ he said. “It was an adult c e rta in th e body is tlm t o f from him was when he downtow n W ayne even t. people w ho w ant to put ris, a diabetic man whose male with the same age M orris due to the physical sent a text on Jan. 13. Funding for the event it on a re th e sam e ones frie n d s had becom e and physical description description and personal is die issue— on that, putting up ro a d b lo ck s. increasingly worried of Matt M orris. It was e ffe c ts found a t th e sce n e. [email protected] both sides agree. Nich­ U .S . 12 (B a r an d G r ill) ' after he (hsappeared found in some reeds and M orris disappeared (313)222-2238 olson sa id tlm t he has w an ts to u se it a s a c h a r­ w ith o u t sa3fin g an y th in g . tall weeds by some siu> Jan. 13, and his white Geo Twitter: ©CantonObserver b een lo sin g m oney on ity , bu t m ade a lo t o f th e W ayne even t due money off this event” to th e la c k o f sponsor­ Due to delays in get­ ships from locd busi­ ting the Wayne cruise increase annuaUy. ipal Employees are now a replacemeht ambulance nesses which are finan­ o rg anized and th e a v a il­ BUDGET The increase had been contributing to their at a cost of $157,000. cially benefitting from a b ility o f m a in rad io Continued from page A1 deferred the last several health care and retire­ • The city expects to th e even t. ^onsor WOMC, Nich­ years, VUld noted, because ment, as are city direc­ save $100,000 annually “I ask e d a ll o f the olson sa id th e tra d i­ of savings generated by tors. The court adminis­ w ith A e e x p e cted J u ly 1 businesses for support. tional date of the event phase two and three work re c y c le d m a te ria ls bein g tration is contributing to merger of ± e Westland/ T h e re w a s not enough the Saturday following on Hunter; and comple­ d ive rted fro m th e la n d ­ health care, while approx­ Inkster emergency dis­ m oney to p a y fo r the th e J u ly 4 h o lid a y is n ’t tio n o f th e w o rk in th e f ill, w h ic h re d u ce d the im a te ly 40 n ew p o lic e and patching operations with event last year,” said available any longer. Brookfield subdivision. city’s tipping fees. The firefighter hires are con­ Wayne and Garden City. Nicholson, who also T h e W e s t o d even t • The city wiU again c it y also re c e iv e d re v e n u e tributing 5 percent to Council only adopts a ru n s th e H in e s D r iv e — th e A ll A m e ric a n complete state mandates from recycling earUer th e ir p en sio n co sts. single fiscal year budget, Cruise and works on Cruise, which w ill be for Econom ic A^tality than expected. That miU- • The city’s mutual ’ but the administration o th er even ts su ch a s held on W ayne Road Incentive Program ^ d s age had b een e xp ected to gains program has been annually presents a two- th e W oodw ard D re a m — h a s taken th at J u ly fo r $1,252 m illio n in th e in c re a se in th e 2010-11 f is ­ modified for a savings year budget for planning C ru ise . “I p aid out o f 13 date. Nicholson said current fiscal year and c a l ye a r. of more than $100,000. p u rp o se s. m y po cket, W e need W ayne b u sin e sse s ca n the sanie amount in the • Projected 18th D is­ That means employees “The second year does sponsors and support take advantage of the 2013-14 fiscal year. trict Court revenues have who have m edical cover­ use some of the fund bal­ from the community to W estland c ru ise . For the first time in been increase to $4 m il­ age through the Westland ance, but we’ll work on keep it going.” ‘T fs on W ayne R o ad nine years, the state lion, up from $3.3 m illion retirement system or that until thi^ tim e next T h e m ain eiq ien se and, officially, it’s a is also projecting an in the current fiscal year. through a spouse who has year,” M id said. fo r c ru is e is prom o­ W estland even t. B u t increase in constitutional That is due, in part, M id city benefits w ill no lon­ Council is expected to tio n , w ith p rin t an d te le ­ cars won’t stop in West- revenue sharing to bring said to the Police Ser­ ger receive a payment for schedule a day-long bud­ v isio n a d v e i^ in g and la n d i f th e y a re w el­ an additional $773,000 to vice Aide program, which not ta k in g th e ir b e n e fits get session Saturday, other m aterials, to get com ed in W ayne,” N ic h ­ W estland . aUows more officers to be as an employee. In addi­ April 27. A public hearing cruisers and spectators olson said. “The Wayne • There wiU be a slight on th e ro a d . tion, mutual gains pay­ on the proposed budget out for the event, Nich­ R o ad c ru ise h a s b een in increase to the 0.4305 , • The city seeing rev­ ments have been reduced is scheduled for Monday, olson said, adding he th e plan nin g sta g es fo r miUs levied for sani­ enue from changes to by more than 40 percent May 6. The fiscal year spent $4,(^ for a booth th re e y e a rs. It is in ad d i­ tation. For an average health care and retire- for current employees begins July 1. a A u to ra m a . tio n al to M ich ig a n A ve ­ homeowner with a tax­ , ment programs. Employ­ • The proposed budget Sp o n so rs fo r the nu e.” able value of $50,000, ees represented by A e includes the purchase of [email protected] M ich ig a n A venue that would mean an American Federation of 20 p a tro l c a r s to b e p a id (313)222-5428 Cruise were solicited [email protected] approximately $21.52 tax State, County and Munic­ for over three years and Twitter: ©LRogersObserver throug h a re c e n t W ayne (313)222-5428 C h a m b e r o f (Com m erce Tw itter @LRogersObserver

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Diamond earrings, art­ w o rk and a b aske t o f Pope John Paul II memorabil^ a re among the ite m s th at w ill help raise funds at M adonna U n iv e rs ity ’s A ll Aboard for Student Schol­ arships event. The cruise- themed dinner and auc­ tio n ta ke s p la ce , F rid a y , A pril 12, at Laurel Man­ or Banquet & Conference Center. Boarding passes a re $75. each. In ad ditio n to a stro llin g dinner of foods from such ports of call as Poland, C h in a, It a ly and the M id­ dle East, the event fea­ tures a silent auction with more than 160 items donated by many area businesses. Auction com­ mittee member Julie DeP- odesta, of Livonia, donat­ ed, among other things, an Angela Ansara-Bahu, of Mi Diamonds, presents Andrea Nodge, of Madonna University, abstract painting by her with one of three pairs of diamond earrings for the Purser's Diamond Pull at All Aboard co usin and accom plished for Student Scholarships. artist TinoZago. Bom in Italy, Zago spent Julie DePodesta and Andrea Nodge, vice president for ad­ gives guests the opportu­ A s m anager o f an inde­ tor/emcee, and enter­ his formative years in vancement at Madonna, show off the Tino Zago painting n ity to p u rch ase a chance pendent, family-owned tainment for the eve­ the D e tro it a re a w here DePodesta provided for the silent auction. to win one of three pairs business Ansara-Bahu n in g in clu d e s a s tro llin g he studied a t C ranbrook of diamond earrings val­ e n jo ys g ivin g b ack to the Ita l^ accordion play­ Academy of A rt. He also the U n ite d S ta te s. put my heart and soul in ued at $1,500. The ear­ community. “I love the e r and a student cro o n er studied a t Y a le U n iv e rs i­ Asked why she was so e v e ry a c tiv ity o r p ro je c t rin g s , along w ill a s ^ o f Livonia community, and w ith a c ru is e sh ip lounge ty and now liv e s in N ew in vo lve d in h elp ing m ake I take on. I get involved cu b ic z irc o n ia e a rrin g s, th e re fo re lo ve to support act. Reservation^ for Y o rk . H is a rtw o rk can be Madonna’s event a suc­ because it com es n a tu ra l­ were donated by Ange­ groups lik e M adonna,” A ll Aboard can tje made found in m useum s and cess, DePodesta said, ly - a gift from God.” la Ansara-Bahu, owner of she sa id . online at www.m^donna. corporate collections in “ God h as b lessed m e in A special Purser’s Dia­ M J Diamonds at Laurel W JR’s Ken RogulsM w ill edU/aUaboard, oif by call­ Michigan and throughout so m any w a y s. I t r y to mond P u ll a t the event Park M all in Livonia. be the ships cruise direc­ in g (734) 432-5602.

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Clothing sale ing the event. Event reg­ p o rt R u n V ^ d 5 K and town revitalization group, A pril 28. Enjoy spaghetti, land is holding a spring The Lighthouse Home istration and payment Mayor’s M ile Saturday, meets at 6 p.m. the third s^ d and dessert, as well rummage sale Thurs- Missions and Fu ll Gos­ may be made dkectly Ap^ 20, at the Westland Thursday of the month at as entertainment, for just day-Saturday, A p ril 25- pel Temple are holding a to the school or parish City HaU on Ford Road th e W ayne P u b lic L ib ra ry , $6. The center w ill hold 27. Thursday apd F ri­ spring clothing give-away office or after Masses on w est o f W ayne R o ad . 3737 S. Wayne Road, in its game night 6-9 p.m. day hours are 9{ a.m . to 10 am . to 7 p.m. Friday- the weekends of A pril 6- Check-in w ill be at 7:30 downtown Wayne. Any­ Thursday, A pril 18. 4 p.m ., Saturday hours Saturday, A pril 5-6, at 7 and A p^ 13-14, or until am ., with a shot gun start one interested in vol­ The center also has are 9 a.m . to noon. Sat- the church, 34033 Palm­ so ld o u t. a t 9 a m . unteering or getting euchre and bingo at 1 . urday is also bag day - a er between Wildwood and Seating assignments The cost is $20 and involved is welcome. p.m . Wednesdays and grocery bag is $2 and a Venoy, Westland. for the live auction are includes an event T-shirt For more information pinochle is played at 1 plastic lawn bag is $5. Men’s, women’s and first come, first serve and free for Buddy-Up v is it www.downtown- p.m. Fridays. .Home made bake children’s clothing w ill be with registration. Reg­ participants. Regiker w ayn e .o rg or em ail Sher­ The Dyer Center is at goods and refreshm ents given away. Buy a bag for istering early offers &e o n lin e a t www.cityofwest- rie at waynerippleeffect® 36745 M arquette, east w ill also be available $2 and fill it w iA clothes best opportunity ta sit landicom/healthy-pass- gm aiLco m . of Newburgh, in West- fo r s a le . and shoes to the top. Buy with a specific group for p o rt. land. For more inform a­ The church is at 3 as many bags as you like the live auction and des­ Spaghetti Dinner tion, call (734) 419-2020. Town Square, across fo r $2 e ach . s e rt. Pancake The Dyer Senior Cen­ from the Wayne Post Proceeds from the sale For more information, Breakfast ter in Westland is hold­ Rummage sale O ffice. For more infor­ w ill go fund the work of visit sites.google.com/ ing its monthly spaghet­ The First Methodist mation, call the Church at the m issioa sit^smauction2013/home. The First United Meth­ t i d in n e r 4-7 p .m . F rid a y , Church Of Wayne-West- (734)7224801. odist Church of Wayne- Garage sale Spaghetti dinner W estland is h o ld ing a pan­ S s . Sim on and Ju d e A spaghetti dinner w ill cake breakfast 8-10 am . Church is holding a be held Sunday A pril 14, Saturday, A pril 20, at g arage sa le 9 a m . to 4 to benefit the Romanows- Applebee’s, 36475 War­ p.m. Friday, A pril 5, at W V F W P o st 6896 pool ren Road, Westland. The Macy% Optical the church, 32500 Palm­ team . a ll you-can-eat-breakfast er, east of Venoy, West- The cost is $6 for adults includes pancakes, meat, land. There w ill be a $2 and $3 for children. A juice and coffee. Bag Sale at 3 p.m. A ll hungry plate w ill be The cost is $7. Tickets large items go fo r $2 at available for $8. The meal are available from mem­ bag sale. For more infor­ includes spaghetti with b e rs o f U n ite d M ethod­ mation, contact Mae Bray meat or m arinara sauce, is t Women o r a t th e door. O at (734) 722-8209. sala d and b read and but­ For more information call ter. Desserts w ill be avail­ Applebee’s at (734) 467- Coffee Hours able. There also w ill a 7215 or (734) 7214801. / o Wayne Coimty Commis­ cash bar, raffles, music sio n e r R ic h a rd L e B la n c , and much more. Captain's coming * D-12th D istrict, w ill hold T h e R o m ano w ski P o st C M d re n ’s book h ero coffee hours in Westland is at 28945 Joy, east of Captain Underpants w ill R e g . and Garden C5ty on Mon­ Middlebelt in Westland. be th e fo cu s o f a Cap­ 5 0 p r ic e s day, A pril 8. For more inform ation, tain Underpants Gross- off L e B la n c w ill be in W est- c a ll (7 3 4 ) 525-9454 o r Out-a-Rama at 6:30 p.m. land 9-10:30 a.m . at M r. (734)261-0260. Wednesday, A pril 10, at with complete pair purchase Mikes G rill, 6047 N. the Wayne Public Library, Wayne Road, north of ^lay date 3737 S. Wajme Road Ford. He w ill be accom­ Designer Duds n Infant betw een E a s t and W est • all frames panied by State Sen. Iteasures is holding a Michigan Avenue, Wayne. Glenn Anderson, D-West- “Play Date” 11 a.m . to 6 C h ild re n and th e ir • all lenses land, and State Reps. Rob­ p.m. Saturday, A pril 6; at favorite adult Captain ert Kosowski, D-West- the store at 815 N. Wayne Underpants fan are invit­ land, and David Knezek, R o ad , n o rth o f C h e rry ed to our celebration of • all lens options D -D earbo m H e ig h ts. H ill, Westland. Appoint­ th e p o p u lar b ooks. T h e y ^ He also w ill hold a cof­ m ents a re b ein g t^ e n to w ill play games, eat gross fee hour 11 a.m . to 12:30 children’s fingerprints snacks, make toilet-rif- OFFER INCLUDES: p.m . in Room 117 of the made into a one of a ic crafts, and every child SolarActiv Lenses Maplewood Center, 31735 kind piece of jew elry for w ill g et a fi:e e Captain Maplewood, west of Me^ Mother’s Day! Checkout U n d ^ a n ts book to keep . No-Line Bifocals lim a n . H e ag ain be www.pixiepnntz.com This event is sponsored accompanied by Knezek. For more inform ation, by Ihrget. Registration Non-Glare Coating Residents can contact call (734) 331-2519 or fo r th e p ro g ram b eg ins Knezek at (517) 373-0849 check out Designer Duds two weeks befofe the Polarized Lenses or by e-mail at davidkne- on Faceb o o k. event. It can be done in ze^house.m igov. Con- person or by calling the 0tuents who would like Ladies Night Out Ubraryat (734)721-7832. to address an issue with T h e W estland V e te ra n s A nd erso n b ut a re unable Association w ill present Blood Drive to attend can contact him its second annual Ladies On Monday, A p ril 15, Our doctor or yours - we fill all prescriptions. b y m a il a t P .O . B o x 30036; Nigh Out Boxer Review the V^Uiam P, Faust Pub­ Convenient eye examt appointments available. Lansing, M I 48909, by Saturday, A pril 13, at lic Library w ill sponsoi* We accept most vision care plans. phone at (866) 262-7306 or the Harris-Kehrer VFW an American Red Cross by e-mail at SenatorAnd- Post 3323,10558. Wayne blood drive 10 a.m . to 4 [email protected]. Road, Westland. p.m. at the lib rary, 6123 gov. Doors open at 7 p.m ., Central City Parkway, show tim e s is 8-11 n o rth o f F o rd , W e stlm d . W estland, 734458-5588 • Oakland, 248-597-2956 Annual Auction p.m. Tickets are $10 in Tb make an appoint­ Lakeside, 586-566-2766 • Twelve Oaks, 248-344-6994 S t. M a ry P a ris h and advance and $15 at the m ent lo g onto w w w .red- School w^ be holding door, A lim ite d n um ber o f crossblood.org and e n te r th e ir second a n n u al auc­ V IP tickets are available Sponsor code: wplccp tion, A Blast From the for $20. There w ill be a orcall800-RED-CROSS. ★ the m agic of ^ Past, at 5:30 p.m. Satur­ cash bar and 550/50 tick­ Everyone who comes to day, A pril 20. The event ets. Proceeds w ill bene­ donate w ill be entered w ill include both silent fit ±e Veterans Memorial into a drawing for a free and liv e au ctio n ite m s as Garden of Westland. iPad m ini. Anyone over well as various raffles For more information, age 17 (ag e 16 w ith a p er­ n n a o y G throughout the evening. call Connie at (734) 578- mission slip) can donate Tickets are $35 and 4615. blood. include a strolling buf­ fe t and tw o d rin k tic k e ts . Heaithy Passport Ripple Effect REG. PRICES ARE OFFERING PRICES, AND SAVINGS MAY NOT BE BASED ON ACTUAL SALES. ‘ Excludes Sunsatlons. Additional drink tickets T h e c ity o f W e s t^ d l i i e W ayne R ip p le 'Eye exams performed by Independent state licensed Doctors of Optpmetry. Cannot be combined with any other offer, may be purchased dur­ w ill hold a H e a lth y P a ss­ Effect, a volunteer down­ vision care plan, package pricing or prior orders. Sale ends May 1,2013.

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Spotlight puts on 'Barnum’

Spotlight Players, a num eventually forms everyone else was telling community theater group the famous circus. him to lead, but he nev­ based in Canton, presents B am u m h im s e lf n a r­ er let those dreams go a production of the musi- rates the show, telling the and even though he failed cd “Bamum,” by Mark audience a bit of his life a few tim es, he perse­ Bram ble, M ichael Stew­ story and the art of hum­ vered and created ‘The art, and Cy Coleman. The bug. Greatest Show on Earth!” show w ill be staged A pril Babcock, an architect Foust said. “I have want­ 19-28 at The Village The­ in Saline and veteran per­ ed to do this show since ater in Canton. form er, rem arks that, “Of college and this is the Wendy Sielaff of Can­ the 100 different shows I first time I have seen a ton directs this produc­ have performed in, ‘Bar- theatre produce it. I feel tion that teUs the sto­ num’ ranks among my so lucky that it is being ry of P.T. Bamum (Leo favorites,” said Babcock, produced right in my Babcock of Saline), and an architect and veter­ own back yard.” his conclave of circus an perform er. “P.T. Bar- Cathy McDonald, a acts, assisted by Music num is truly a complex teacher in Plymouth, Director Richard Alder character to play. From a plays Charity. of Westland and chore­ struggling showman to a “It’s really fun and ographer Jen Beitzel of successful entrepreneur, exciting to be part of Northville. Bamum rides a roller a show that not many Spanning 45 years, the coaster from financial people know, but those show covers the dynam­ m in to fame and influ­ who do, love,” McDon­ ic relationship with his ence. With the steady ald said. “I can’t wait for wife Charity (Cathy support of his wife Chari­ those who are unfam il­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER McDonald of Plymouth) ty to anchor him through iar with Bamum to come Co-owner Jim Allie, 51, said the Lifeline Assistance program started before President as it influences the col­ the pain of m idlife crises and see why everyone Obama took office, so the term Obama Phone is a misnomer. orful cast of characters and tests of his fidelity, loves it. It’s got really that would make him a his zeal for life is inspir­ great m usic, circus per­ household name, includ­ ing. It is a powerful and form ers, and we have an ing Joice Heth (Tina greatly satisfying char­ incredibly talented cast.” Paraventi of Ypsilan- acter to portray.” Tickets range from $13 ^Obama Phone’ ti), General Tom Thumb Foust (‘Ringmaster/Bai- to $16, and are available (Jim Jackson of West- ley’), a full-tim e dad to through The Village The­ land), Jenny Lind (Rebec­ a new baby boy, relates ater, by calling (734) 394- ca Winder of Livonia), to Bamum on a person­ 5300, or by going to the store com es to area and of course James Bai­ a l le v e l. Spotlight Players’ web­ ley (Je ff Foust of Can­ “Bamum had a dream s ite : www.spotlightplay- By Karen Smith tio n s open a s long a s the per month for those who ton), with whom P.T. Bar- that didn’t fit with the life e rsm i.o rg staff Writer program is available. haven’t purchased addi­ A llie said the Life­ tional service. A new store has opened line Assistance program Recipients qualify by in Livonia that serves as started before President having an income that the Michigan headquar­ Obam a to ok o ffic e , so is at or below 150 per­ ters for a distributor of the term Obama Phone cent of the Feder^ Pov­ the “ Obama Pho ne.” is a misnomer. Accord­ erty Guideline or by par­ The Obama Phone is a ing to the FCC website, ticipating in a qualifying refurbished cell phone the Lifeline program has government assistance with 250 monthly voice provided a (hscount on program, such as Social minutes provided free to phone service for qual­ Security, M edicaid, food low-income and disadvan­ ifying low-income con­ stamps and the National taged fa m ilie s b y th e fe d ­ sumers since 1985, to School Lu n ch P ro g ram . eral Lifeline Assistance ensure that all Am eri­ “Seniors are ideal for p ro g ram . cans have the opportu­ the program,” Carroll Spotlight The program is funded nities and security that said. “Most don’t want Players by FCC-mandated univer­ phone service brings. In a cell phone, they don’t present se service fees paid by 2005, Lifeline di^ounts want to pay for one. The "Barnum" telecommunications car­ were made available to major carriers, they can’t a t the riers and passed along, q u a lif3dng low-income afford or don’t need.” Village at least in part, to con­ consumers on pre-paid Carroll said they’ve giv­ Theater sumers. Consumers may wireless service plans en away about 50 phones a t Cherry notice a “universal ser­ in addition to traditional so far in Livonia. He esti­ Hill in vice” line item on their landline service. mates 15,000 to 20,000 Canton telephone b ills. “This program allows Livonia residents qualify. April 19- Owners Zach Carroll, people who are using cer­ 28. 25, of Farmington H ills tain government assis­ M ore com ing and Jim A llie, 51, of Novi tance programs to help Recipients can also opened the store M arch 6 keep in touch with the apply online at www. at 20215 M iddlebelt Road, person that they care m ylifem obile.us/ and next to Clarenceville about the most,” A llie have a phone mailed to High SchooL sa id ...... - - them within about three It is one of 11 My Life M y L if e M o b ile is com­ d a ys. Mobile locations the busi­ pensated for each phone Carroll and A llie, both nessmen have opened it gives away, with the o f whom h ave b ack­ in Michigan and Toledo amount going up as the grounds in the ceU phone since starting their com­ volume it gives away industry, hope to open ^ CAFE sBAKE_SHOP^y pany three months ago. increases. It also receives as many as 50 My Life Budget Mobile is the car­ a monthly residual for 12 Mobile stores each in r ie r . m onths fo r each phone, M ichigan, Ohio and A ri­ The Livonia store is one Carroll said. zona. o f a h an d fu l o f the stand ­ In addition. My life Carroll said he gets alone stores; the others Mobile earns an aver­ satisfaction out of giv­ Grand Opening Celebration are located inside other s e 16-percent commis­ ing something to some­ businesses, such as tax sion for seUing servic­ one in need, rather than ce n te rs. es over and above the selling services to those 3 8 3 5 0 Ford R o ad Carroll said that while 250 free voice minutes. who can afford it. “I don’t the Obama Phone is avail­ For an extra $25 a month, ejqiect to make m illions,” able from other distrib­ recipients can purchase he sa id . Westland utors and carriers, they unlim ited text- messaging My Life Mobile also don’t have storefront and voice call minutes. accepts donations of used lorations like My Life For $10 more per month, Verizon phones for refur­ M o b ile. recipients can purchase bishing. Hours are from Friday, April 5 • Sam - noon an additional 100 minutes noon to 5 p.m. Monday Discount service Or 1,000 text messages. through Saturday. “We’re here to provide For more information, F R E E Travel Mug, Scratch-Off Ticket support as w ell (such as One per hom e call (248) 289-0046 or visit instructing recipients on Only one Obama Phone www.mylifemobile.us/. Red Bull & Candy to first 100 guests the use of the phones),” per household is per­ Beginning at Bam he said, adding they mitted. Phone service ksmith@hometownlife | (313) 222- intend to keep their loca­ ends after 250 minutes 20981 Twitter: @KarenS87 G iving aw ay ^ 2 0 0 i n g a s ! Stop in to w in other great prizes! State road funding proposals topic of town hail

State Rep. John Walsh of Government A ffairs sa id W alsh. (R-Livonia) w ill host a La n ce B in o n ie m i and “This event w ill allow town hall to discuss road County Road Association residents to ask questions funding proposals. The of Michigan Deputy Direc­ directly to the experts event w ill take place 7- tor Ed Noyola. about funding, mainte­ 9 p.m. Monday, A p ril 29, Individuals from the nance and repair of Mich­ at the Vista Tech Center, Wayne County Depart­ igan’s road infrastruc­ 18600 Haggerty Road, ment of Public Servic­ tu re .” L iv o n ia . es w ill also be on hand to T h is e ve n t is fre e , Speaking a t the town h a ll answer questions. and no registration is be M ichigan D epart­ “Transportation fund­ re q u ire d . ment of D'ansportation ing is the big issue being For more information, Director K irk Steudle, talked about in Lansing contact Walsh’s office by Michigan Infrastructure cm rently, and many peo­ calling (517) 373-3920 or and 'Ilansportation Asso­ ple are unsure of what by entailing johnwalsh® ciation Wee President proposals are out there,” house.mi.gov.

CITY OF W ES’TLAND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON 2013-2014 PROPOSED BUDGET

N O TICE IS H ER EB Y GIVEN , that the public hearing on the proposed budget for the C ity of Westland for the fiscal year commencing Ju ly 1,2013 and ending June 30,2014 w ill be held on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall; 36601 Ford ^ ad; Westland, MI 48185. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget w ill be a subject of this hearing.

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\ Copper pipes stolen Car stolen at car w^sh

Buick boosted GARDEN CITY . A 53-year-old W estland CO P CA LLS from vacant hom e woman’s car was stolen about 8 p.m . M arch 29 after Copper stolen WESTLAND COP CALLS was entered and a Louis Vuit- she washed it at Parkway suspact had removed the ton p u rse valu e d a t $300 w as sto^ C a r W ash a t 29043 W a rre n An employee of a company home he ow ns in th e 32(X)0 blopk le a The owner said a door on the Road in Garden City. the ignition but was unable hired to work on a bank-owned o f H ills d a le C o u rt B u ic k doesn’t lo(dc so th e re w as A fter she finishe(l, she left to steal the vehicle. home in the 29000 b lodc o f M ar­ no dam age to th a t car. her 2004 Bui(:k Rendezvous The owner was s lill able s h a ll to ld p o lice M arch 25 th at Larceny with the keys inside and to use his key to s t^ the he a rriv e d to f k d th e re a r door A Canton man told police Break-in went to the vacuum bay to vehicle and he was able to had been k ic k e d i a M arch 26 th a t on M arch 15 he A resident in the 38000 bl(x:k retrieve her floor mats. rem o ve i t ' Copper p ip in g valu e d at $2,(M)0 had le ft h is b ic y c le p arked out­ of Shelby told police M arch 27 When she turned around, Nothing w ^ m issing from w as re p o rt^ s to le a .The a la m sid e F ift h T h ird B a ^ 367(k) th a t someone ^ d ^ te re d h is she saw an unknown man the interior. on the home had been rip p ed Ford When he returned he unlocked 20Q6 Dodge C aravan e n te r h e r dar and d riv e ( if f . fro m th e w a ll and d ry w a ll w as said the bicycle was gone along and took his garage opener. The She used a n o th e r custo m ­ Vehicle theft dam aged. with a plastic bag containing his susp ect had used th e garage . e r’s c e ll phone to c a ll th e A Garden City Hospir cell phone and prepaid credit opener but vras unable to enter Garden City police. tal employee’s 2002 Dodge Larceny from a vehicle c a rd w ith a ^ b a lm c e . H e to ld the attached home. Nothing was Her purse and her cell Neon was stolen from the A resident of the Fountain police he waited to report the m issing except the giarage d(x>r phone were inside the vehi­ e a st p a rt o f th e h o sp ita l Park Apartments, 37573 Foun­ theft so he cpuld check with the opener. c le . p ar^ g lot at 6245 Inkster. ta in P a rk C irc le , to ld p o lice c re d it c a rd com pany. She described the sus­ H is wallet containing his M arch 25 th a t sbm rane had sto­ Larceny pect ^ a white man in his driver’s liciense, caSh and len all four tires and off his Vandalism A m aintenance w o rk e r a t the 20s, wearing a beige hood­ a debit card which Were 2(K)6 Buick Lucerne overnight On M arch 26, a re sid e n t in the M argo C a p ri A p artm en ts, 284(M) ie and blue jeans. She had inside were also stc^len. 1600 block of D aisy told police W airen Road, told police A pril 1 observed him in the area The employee discovered Larceny th a t someone had knocked h e r that someone had stolen the top just prior to this and she the vehicle m issing about A 52-inch te le v isio n and a ste­ m ail box o ff the post overnight. o ff a d ry e r along w ith the co in said he was talking on a cell 11:30 p.m. M arch 27. reo sp e ake r w e re rep o rted sto­ She said it w as the th ird tim e h e r b o x. H e sa id he found the co in phone and looked likehe le n fro m an u n it a t W estland m ail box had been danmged box in the dumpster but couldn’t was waiting for a ride. Theft Store “N” Lock, 7840 N. Wayne lo cate th e d ry e r top. At about 10 p.m ., the West- A 22-year-old livQ nia R o ad , M arch 24. T h e ow ner, Stolen vehicle The coin box had some bkicKl land police called to say that woman reported at 2 a.mt. an In k s te r m an, to ld p o lice he A 2003 F o rd F-2S0 Su p e r D u ty on it , th e o ffic e r noted, but they located her vehicle in M arch 31 that her ijurse had la s t checked oh & e u n it in pickup'truck was reported sto­ wasn’t opened and sound^l like th e ir c ity . was stolen while She was N ovem ber. le n M arch 27 fro m a home in it (xm tained c o in s. T h e co in b ox There was frunt end dam­ at B ar 153 located at 31268 The man told police he had the 600 bkwk of Larchmont. The on th e w ashin g m achine w as age and the a ir bags were F o rd R o ad . m ade a paym ent in N ovem ber to o w ner said he looked out the a lso p rie d b ut not openecL deployed. Her keys were She said that ishe left her stop th e ite m s fro m b eing auc­ w indow to s ^ th e tru c k p arked re (X )ve re d b u t not h e r lo st purse on a t^ble nextto the tioned and hadn’t paid the rent in the driveway before he went Break-in p ro p e rty . D J booth before she went on ag ain u n til M a rd i,w h e n he w as to bed a t 12:30 a m . T h e tru c k A re sid e n t o f an apartm ent a t There was no arrest ag ain threatened w ith auctio n. w as gone a t 7:30' a m ., h e s a id 1976 S . Venoy to ld p o lice M a rd i because the suspe(U had H er purse contaiUed cash, T h e tru c k w as d escrib e d as 28 that someone had pried (men fled. The car was impound­ a debit card, her cell phone Larceny from a vehicle having big tires, tint^ windows the door to his apartment some­ ed at Westland Car Ciare. and Suboxone, a replace­ Police were called to the Park- and a gold firefighto: sticker on tim e during the previous two ment drug used to preat opi­ crest Apartments, 7100 Park- d ie re a r w indow . days. A 55-inch plasma flat Attempted vehicle a te dependence. c re s t, M arch 27 a fte r re^ d ent scre e n te le v isio h w as rep o rted th eft When she returned, she r^ rte d four tires md rim s val­ Larceny from a vehicle sto le n . couldn’t fihd her pUrse. ued a t $1,600 sto len fro m a 2012 •A re sid e n t in d ie 24(M) b lo ck o f T h e re sid e n t to ld p o lice he is a A re sid e n t in th e 32000 There are no suspects. Fo rd E d g e . A laptop com put­ B a m s to ld p o lice M arch 27 th at truck driver and had been out of block of John Hauk report­ e r and a c e ll phone w e re also someone.had smashed a window to w n. T h e te le v isio n w as re n te d , ed that someone attempted Break-in | reported stolen. on her pick up trudk overnight he sa i(L to steal his Ford van which When a fam ily in the 2800 The resident said the vehi­ w h ile it w as p arked in h e r (h iv e ­ was parked in front of his b lo c k o f K ra u te r re tu rn e d to c le belongs to h is b o ss, a liv o n ia way. She said her purse was Vandalism house. their home about 1():30 p.m. m an. T h e re a r passeng er w in ­ stolen containing her driver’s A resident in the 3KK10 block About 5:30 a.m . M arch 27, A pril 1, they discovered dow had bean sm ashed lic e n se and (uredit c a rd s. o f Calhoun C o u rt to ld p o lice he discovered that tus driv­ that some(me had broken •A lso on M arch 2 7, a re sid e n t M arch 26 d ia t someone had cu t e r’s door lo c k had been jim ­ ihto tiheir home. A b a c k door Vandalism in d ie 38000 b lo ck o f S h e lb y to ld the t ir e on h e r 2005 M e rcu ry m ied . window was brokep and the On M arcdi 25, a R ed fo rd m an police that someone had dm - Sable. The officer not»l the (nit The poh(% observed pry door was partially dpen. told police that someone had cut aged a w indow and fram e on a b ut added th a t t t e t ir e had not m arks from a flat head Nothing was m issing firom the lo c k o ff a shed dnd th re w 2010 F o rd Thu ru s try in g to p ry it been punctured. screwdriver. An unknown th e hom e. a rock through a window of a open. A 2004 Buick Rendezvous By LeAme Rogers

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PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTREU | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Youngsters get into the beat as the dance-paily gels going.

W -W dance party gets kids,

parents excited about school

By Sue Mason Staff Writer

The joint was jumpin’, so to speak, as the Walk- er-M nter school commu­ nity gathered for a Radio Disney Rockin’ Dance Party Open House last w e ek. The first of two such events the district is hosting, the get-togeth­ er was desired to intro­ duce th e scho o l to p ar­ ents and their young­ sters. While youngsters danced and played games w ith a R ad io D isn e y D J , parents had an opportuni­ ty to m eet the e le m e n tary teachers and principals and learn about a variety of programs available in the district. “We hope to get parents and kids excited about school,” district Super­ intendent Greg Bara- cy said. “We want them to learn about the build­ ing and the quality of the learning experience w h ile h a vin g fu n .” Walker-Winter in Can­ Amaree Hooper and sister Alysa iohnson of Westland ton and H icks Elementa­ dance together. Youngsters were treated to a dance party ry in Inkster were picked while their parents had an opportunity to learn more Twin sisters Autumn and Audrie Johnson, of Canton dance the night away. to have ± e I'^-hour dance about Walker-Winter School and the Wayne-Westland parties and open hous­ Community School. Daniel es. The H icks event w ill Price 6 f be A pril 24. The dis­ W ayne t r ic t is m aking a push to takes a b rin g f a m ilie s back to the cookie sch o o ls. b'reakdur- Wayne-Westland expe­ ing the Ra­ rienced a double-digit dio Disney enrollment loss at Walk- RoCidn' er-VWnter to a charter D ante school that had opened in Party at southern Canton Town­ Waiker- ship. The staff walked the W inter neighborhoods aroimd Elem entary the school to pass out School. papers about the event “My daughter is in kin­ dergarten. She insisted on coming,” Cheryl Brown- Deacon of Canton said. “I think it’s a well-organized experience for the par­ ta lk e d about it fo r a cou­ event. It’s good.exposure Youngsters like Alex Proc­ e n ts.” p le o f d a ys.” fo r th e scho o l and a fim tor of Canton wore wrist Seven-year-old Chris­ “I think this really activity for the kids.” bands that were paired tian Birm ingham was good,” the Canton resi­ In addition to daughter Westland residents Naomi Hughes, Juanita Francis and with ones worn by their excited to come to the dent said. “It brings a lot Gabriella, Brown-Dea­ America Espinoza have a picture taken to document their parents. dance. He’d ju st gotten of fam ilies together to con brought her 3-year- dance night his hair cut and was there m eet.” . old daughter Jayden, who upper elementary stu­ to see his friend Stepha­ Baracy was pleased w ill s ta rt p resch o o l in th e sters while their parents its K-11 schools of choice dents next year. nie. H is mother wais busy with the first of its kind . f a ll. to ured th e b u ild in g . and meet the principals Representatives from checking out the kinder­ e ve n t. “I got to go to the class­ “This is awesome,” from Adams and Mar­ the Oakwood Health Clin­ garten classroom while “ I t ’s a v e ry n ice tu rn o u t. rooms and see different Francis said. “We need shall Upper Elem entary ic, local public librar­ he was enjoying the I’m really happy to see activities I wasn’t aware something like this at the sch o o ls. ies, the district’s Fam ily dance party. the students, but more of,” Brown-Deacon said. other schools. We have The district also used Resource Center, Bright “ H e used to go to a u n i­ so the parents interact­ The event allowed par­ a lot leaving the schools the e ve n t to prom ote its Futures after-school pro­ form school in Soulhfield. ing,” he said. “It brings a ents to join youngsters and w e need to g et them talented and ^ e d pro­ g ram , p r o and W A TC H The school didn’t have school community togeth­ in the school gym for back. This is a way to get g ram , w h ich is b eing D.O.G.S. were there as a lo t o f a c tiv itie s ,” h is er and that’s what we’re the dance party and then them b a c k .” piloted at W alker-lA^ter, w e ll. mother said. *We came to aU about, th e W ayne- leave to tour the school. Parents bad a chance to A d a m s an d M a r s M fo r “It’S really been well- register during Hallow­ Westland family.” Staff members and par­ go on a v ir tu a l fie ld t r ip , the 2013-14 school year. received. ifs been ah een and he w as so e x c it­ ent liaisons like Juanita see some of the technolo­ amazing tim e,” Princi­ ed. I’m glad'I brought [email protected] Francis of Westland kept gy used in the school dis­ class that w ill be offered p a l J u lie M y ty ch sa id . “ I him here that day. He was (313)222-6751 a close eye on the young­ trict, get information on to edl elementary and. hope it ’s been a le a rn in g so excited, he probably IWitter: @SusanMarleMason online at hometownllfe.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday; April 4,2013 (WGc) A7 new namey sponsor By C a l S to n e the sponsorship of F i^ this event and are com­ StaffWrIter . : DETAILS Third Bank, wUl be the mitted to supporting the Youth Scholarship Pro­ r e v iv a l o f th is M ich ig an M ichlgm ’s State fair, E w a it! Fifth Third Michigan Vended Booths: 10 a.m. to Beer Garden, Outdoor -am , offering $10,000 tradition.” revived last year as the State f^ir lO pjn. Friday-Sunday; 10 in competitive schol­ Tickets for the state Great Lakes State Fair • Datw:R-iday,Aug.30, a.m, to 5 p.m. Monday EsMIbit Space: Andrea arship programs. The fa ir w ill be available in after then-^Gov. 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Fifth T h e announcem ent o f their clubs. .Third Bank, whiph has th e t it le spo nso r cam e “ F ift h T h ird B a n k re c ­ strong roots in the com­ at today’s press confer­ tion Showplace. “They is in clu d e d in one lo w and community good­ ognizes the state fa ir as munity, and provides sig­ ence at the Suburban m issed th e atm o sp h ere .o f price admission,” said w ill that g(»s ^ong with not only a destination for nificant support ^0 ch a r­ Collection Showplace in b ein g clo se to n a tu re , th e Bowman. Circus perfor­ this association,” said fun and entertainment itable efforts across the Novi where the evait excitement of a child see­ mances w ill be held dai­ Craig Stigleman, chair­ for fam ilies across the state,” said Bowinan. w ill a g ain be h e ld la b o r, ing his first goat, cow or ly at noon, 2:30,5:30 and man, Michigan State Fair/ state of M ichigan, but as ' “ We p ro m ise to m ake Day weekend, Aug. 30 ; b ^ y liam b, and & e cd l- 7:30 p jn . (no 7:30 p e rfo r­ Shrine Circus. the declaration of agri­ the Fifth Third Michigan through Sept. 2. ebrajdon o f M ichigan’s mance on IV^onday). , The midway, presented culture as an econom- , , State Fair bigger, better A ltho ug h th e f a ir is now a^ cultural heiitage.” ' One-third of the admis­ by W almart, is expand­ ic force within the state,” and more fun for a long produced b y a p iiv a te Along with the a^ cul- sio n p ric e w ill go to w ard in g , and liv e e n te rta in ­ said Dave Girodat, pres­ tim e .” entity—Michigan State ture, tourism and five- the circus, which is a sig­ m ent and a b te r te n t ident and CEO of Fifth F a ir L L C — o rg a n ize rs stock products, this nificant contribution to return as w ell T h ird B a n k E a s te rn [email protected] sa y it w ill co n tin u e to y e a r’s s ta te f a ir w ill the Shriners’ annual bud­ One of the big chang­ M ichigan. “We are proud (248)437-2011, Ext 237 offer all of the great tra­ again have the Detroit get and indirectly helps es from last year, due to ' to be tibe title sponsor of IVvitten STheNovINews ditions of the event that Shrine Circus—present­ •die organization’s effort started in Detroit in 1849. ed by Bright House Net­ to fund their nonprofit “When we asked the works — this time with and philanthropic efforts public what they missed the world’s largest cir­ th ro u g h th e S h rin e r H o s­ most about sununer in cu s te n t pitals for Children. 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When people save too Social Security Numbers, It is important, howev­ much inform ation then shred it, do not throw it er, to keep a permanent Concert takes aim at childhood hunger need aw ay. file where you keep doc­ to fin d uments that you need The Birchler fami­ cert wiU help us take for adults) are available som e­ Stock statem ents to hold to for long peri­ ly hosts its sixth annual advantage of the tremen­ at the door or in advance th in g , Some people retain bro­ ods of tim e; for exam­ “Jammin’ to End Famine” dous participation Kids by emailing Tom Birchler they can’t kerage statements and ple, your mortgage docu­ concert to benefit Kids Against Hunger inspires a t tbirchler@ m i.ir.com o r b ecau se statements from mutu­ ments. Retain your mort­ Against Hunger Friday, in our youth.” calling (248) 722-1820. th e y h ave al fund companies far too gage documents im til the A pril 26, at M arian High The concert, the too m uch long. My general advice home is sold. Of course, School auditorium. Birchlers said, gives peo­ stuff. ■ u „ is when you receive your if you’ve refinanced and Kids Against Himger ple of aU ages the oppor- S in c e Money Matters latest financial state­ you’ve received a dis­ is a nonprofit organiza­ tim ity to “let loose and yo u ’ve ment, ahd after you have charge of mortgage from tion with the mission to enjoy music and dancing” WE'RE PULLING OUT a lre a d y Rick Bloom reviewed it for accura­ the old mortgage that has significantly reduce the in a casual atmosphere. ALL THE STOPS. done cy, shred your old state­ been recorded, there is number of hungry chil­ John Birchler, past-pres­ som e ment. Most statements no reason to save the old dren in the U .S., and to ident of the Kiw anis Club organizing because of tax today are cum ulative and docum ents. feed starving children of Colonial Plymouth, season, what better time are saved by the finan­ \^^s and trusts are also throughout fte world. . wOl open the show as a of year to clean out those cial institution. something that you need The show begins at 7 member of the a capel- file s ? I f you’re b u yin g an to save and should be p.m. an^ w ill showcase la vocal jazz group The What should you save individual stock you may part of your permanent three acts, each featuring Grunyons. Sixties rock from a tax standpoint? want to save your first file s . O f c o u rse , i f you members of the Birchler band The Paisley Fogg Too many people save statement where the pur­ execute new documents fa m ily . (featuring Tom, Keith all tax information for chase shows up. This and you revoke the old “The need for noiuish- and Dave Birchler) wiU Experience Vegasrstyle decades. The thought w ill allow you to know ones, once again, there is ing meals here in Mich­ start with an acoustic set. thrills like never before. is that you should nev­ what your basis is on that no reason to save the old igan, as w ell as in plac­ Jim Birchler, with high Scorching slots. Action- er throw out tax infor­ investment. For mutu­ docum ents. es like H aiti, is just stag­ school band mates Moose packed tables. Live Poker and Bingo. Tantalizing mation but that is not the al fund purchases, the The adage — less is gering,” big brother Dave Wampler and The Over­ restaurants. Free live Birchler said. days reunite to play 50’s case. The IRS can audit mutual fund company more — applies to finan­ entertainment. Go ahead, you for three years after itse lf keeps those records cial documents. Since it Concert organizer Tom rock-and-roU. make your next ejrent a you file your tax return. so it is not as important is spring, it makes sense Birchler said he was Kids Against Hunger guaranteed hit. Therefore, for the major­ for you to retain them. to go through your finan­ “very impressed” with works with churches and ity of people, once that What about utihty and cial records and start Kids Against Hunger local nonprofits to pack­ • Family Reunions three-year period ends, cable b ills; how long is it pruning. It’s nice when after participating in a age its speciaUy formu- ■ e Fundraisers there is no reason to save important to save those? you go into your file cab­ mega-pnckaging event lated rice-soy casserole • Red Hat Society Trips all information. Once again, when you inet and it’s not stuffed in Okemos, where 800 for delivery in the U.S. • Service Club Outings If you filed your 2009 receive your new state­ to the brim and you don’t volunteers assembled . and more than 40 coim- • Tour Groups tax retiun by April ment it makes sense to have to try and force 110,000 meals. tries to feed starving chil­ • And much mordi 15,2010, that is your shred the old one. I know papers to fit. By pruning “I was astounded to d ren and th e ir fam U ie s. For Details C^ll last return the IRS can people that keep their documents, you w ill free see hundreds of grade Since 2008, “Janunin’ to 877-FKC-8777 audit. There is an excep­ cable TV b ills for years. up space and, in addition, school and'high school End Famine” has raised tion, however. If the IRS There is no need to do if you ever need to find kids laughing and hav­ the funds for more than claim s fraud (where you so. 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COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEW S It's almost April 15. Have you done your income taxes yet? Right choice We asked this question at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland. W-W employees give back to help the district

To use a baseball metaphor, the employ­ ees of the W ayne-W estland Community Schools collectively stepped up to the plate and hit a home run last week. It was an out-of-the-park blast aim ed at preserv­ ing the educational program for students and keeping the d istrict financially sol­ “No, I’m waiting for my “No, I usually wait to the “Yes, we have. We did v e n t. them. I don’t have that business ones to come. last minute to get the them about a month Every employee group, including the much to do, I’m retired.’’ Hopefully, it’s soon. paperwork together. I ago.’ superintendent and his Cabinet, made Virginia Bernsges They usually come the always say I’m going to Matt Mazaitis concessions that w ill save the d istrict an Westland end of March.” be more organized, but Westland estim ated $11-$13 m illion over the next three years and avoid a deficit through Jennifer Hrycaj it never works out.” Westland 2014-15. W ith other cost-saving m easures, Bonnie Hurst school officials believe the d istrict w ill Inkster be able to stay in the black through 2016- 2017. That is, if .Gov. R ick Snyder doesn’t throw any more curve balls Wayne- W estland’s way. LETTERS It is truly a reversal of fortune for the school d istrict. For years, Wayne- extremely icy and a woman was W estland has cut spending and tightened Wild about Wayne WHAT DO YOU THINK? the first to lose control off her its belt to make it through the state’s W hat is going on in West- We welcome your Letter to tough economic tim es. It appeared it la n d ? car. She swerved and spun out the Editor. Please include and caused seven other cars to would succeed until the governor elim i­ According to Mayor Haidous your name, address and go in every direction they could nated the $6 m illion enhanced school aid in Wayne City, the mayor of phone number for verifica­ to avoid an accident. money the d istrict was receiving in lieu Westland has been making trips tion. We may edit for clarity, My husband proceeded to of m illage not factored into its founda­ down to Wayne, sending over space and content Submit slide into a vehicle which didn't tion allowance form ula. When added to "statistics" about the "kind letters by the following for­ his other funding cuts, Wayne-W estland m ate: have any damage. Our bum­ became the hardest-hit d istrict in the of businesses needed around here." The City of Westland W eb: www.hometownlife.com / per needs repaired, but no state, losing more than $900 per student M ail: Letters to the Editor, bags went off from the impact has even sent a bunch of fire- in school aid. Obsen/er Newspapers, 615 W. because he was not speeding! School o fficials • men over to Wayne. They have Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, The officer who "arrived" at had fu lly expect­ even donated their Fire Chief to Ml 48226 For unions, the scene decided everyone's ed to be more than Wayne City — isn't that nice? Fax: (313) 223-3318 scaling back report should have speed to $11 m illion in debt The firemen will be used as E-m ail: smason@hometownlife. on hard-fought and filin g a deficit "ordinance officers." They will com. fast on the hazardous actions. reduction plan with I wasn't aware that there is a w a g e s a n d give out tickets to citizens that , . the state for fiscal speed limit while you are slid­ don't keep their yards tidy. I have enough trouble with one benents ts never 2013-2014. They also ing on ice! originally thought this a good mayor, we don't need two. If e a s y , h u t f a c e d anticipated that the I'm hoping Mr. Sullivan is sat­ idea — but I was misinformed you can't keep track of yours, deficit would bal­ isfied with this as it has caused w ith the loss of the facts. Rather than two we may have to call an ordi­ loon to $20 m illion in everyone who needs repair to of jobs, they fire marshals checking up on nance officer and you will need 2014-2015. That won’t be responsible for their deduct­ happen now, thanks fire hazards these guys will to keep him tied up. m ade the tough ible, even with brpad collision, to the new agree­ apparently be entering private If you want to know why because of his statement. d e c i s i o n . ments approved by property, knocking on doors, Mayor Wild seems to be more No ticket was issued, but it's the school board last giving verbal warnings and concerned with Wayne than enough for the insurance com­ w e e k . issuing tickets. A recent City Westland (where he is mayor), panies to not pay the deduct­ For unions, scaling back on hard-fought .Council meeting would have you can contact Wild at (734) ible. $1,000 may not be much wages and benefits is never easy, but ' had you-'thinking they are pre­ 467-3172. Would he would be faced w ith the loss of jobs, they made the for the city of Livonia, but paring a small war on the local glad to hear from a Westland tough decision. No one group gave back for someone who makes $14 c itiz e n ry . c it iz e n ? more than the other. The d istrict pro­ an hour, it is a lot of money. Why is Wild winging around Alfred Brock vided them with the specific percent of Please take the time to thank W a y n e ? W a y n e their expenditures from the general fund Mr. Sullivan for calling it as he and then applied that same percent to the Down here in Wayne City didn't see it! Tm sure everyone structural deficit to come up with a tar­ we are working out our dif­ Bad call else involved is happy also! geted savings. For some employee groups, ficulty with our local govern­ I am writing in regards to an T . O rm an it means a 5-percent pay reduction, for ment and Mayor Wild's name accident my husband was in on W etlan d others a pay freeze. Those employees keeps popping up. Why? We March 19, 2013. The road was working their way up the pay scale w ill not get their step increases. When the handwriting is on the w all, it’s hard to ignore it. Changes needed to be made now, not later, especially with GUEST COLUMN the state’s right-to-work law going into effect on M arch 28. Had the unions w ait ed until their current contracts expired in 2014, they and the d istrict would have Arts play key role in state’s economic future been prohibited from making workers pay union dues or fees as a condition of their By Jennifer Goulet and communication. Results for in Michigan communities. The employment. W ith these agreem ents, the Guest Columnist increased academic achieve­ Summit referenced a study from unions’ agency shop provisions w ill con­ ment overaU, and especiaUy in the Michigan Colleges Founda­ tinue until the new contracts expire in C ollaborate. Create. Connect. subjects like science, math, engi­ tion indicating placemaking as an .2 0 1 7 . 'These themes set the stage neering and technology, a mas­ important factor in keeping col­ The school board and Superintendent at the Governor’s Economic tery of which is in high demand, lege graduates in M ichigan, with Greg Baracy have made it perfectly Summit in mid-March that stra­ have been a proven benefit of 42 percent of graduates citing clear how much they appreciate what the tegically engaged business, edu­ integrated arts. vibrant communities as a neices- unions have done for the students. Painful cation and emerging leaders to Many of these skiUs were sity for post-graduate life . The as it is, the loss of income is better than define approaches aligning Mich­ directly detailed as “project­ arts contribute significantly to the loss of a job. ig an ’s r ic h ta le n t ed demand” skiUs by 2018 at the generating that community vibe We agree with school board Vice- supply with the Governor’s Economic Summit. where the spirit of creativity, President Thomas Buckalew who pointed workforce needs The arts prepare our students innovation and entrepreneurship out that the situation the d istrict faces o f M ich ig an ’s to gain these top-ranked s k ills . is valued and nurtured and where wasn’t, created by the adm inistration or employers. As employers need and ensure a tal­ creative minds seek to locate and the unions. W ayne-W estland has done Michigan contin­ ented workforce for our future. be in sp ire d b y th e ir p e e rs. a ll the right things so it can continue to ues on a strategic We must engage a ll of oiu* assets W hile the arts are so often per­ offer a viable educational program for p athw ay o f re in ­ to prepare our students. ceived as “great to have” but not s tu d e n ts . vention, we have And yet, there’s much work essential, especially in fight eco­ We believe that parents should take the Jennifer Goulet important deci­ ahead to guarantee Michigan’s nomic tim es, we must embrace tim e to say thank you to the employees sions to make. students have access to the arts its critical role in equipping How can we in their schools and education­ tomorrow’s talented workforce, who gave up so much for their children. maximize our al experience. The Michigan creating job and economic oppor­ They are the benefactors. They are the state’s assets in innovation and Arts Education Census, released tunities and cidtivating a vibrant ones who w ill continue to receive a 21st- creativity to equip emerging tal­ in September 2012 by ArtServe sense of place in our communi­ century education. ent to possess A e skills need­ Michigan and Michigan Youth ties. We urge support of the Gov­ Board Treasurer Shawna W alker may ed by employers today and into A rts, confirmed the grim real­ ernor’s recommended $1 m il­ have said it best when she told union rep­ the future? What must we do to ity t^ t at least 108,000 K thru lion increase in the state’s invest­ resentatives that “yoii came to the bar and ensure talent is attracted to live 12 students in M ichigan schools ment in its arts and cultural the sacrifices you made show your love for and work in Michigan commu­ have no access to the arts. None. a sse ts fo r F Y 2014 - an im por­ this d istrict.” nities, finding both meaning­ This is in sobering contrast tant step in rebuilding funding to fu l career opportunities and a to the notion of equipping our levels more closely aligned with vibrant quality of life? future talent to meet the needs the creative sector’s significant Studies abound document­ of Michigan’s employers for con­ return on investment for M ichi­ ing the critical role the arts tinued economic growth state­ gan. 'The creative industries must play in educating our children: wide. We must bring this number be engaged in the “heavy-lifting” not only through arts programs to “zero” by embracing strategic of Michigan’s economic develop­ like m usic, theater or dance but and coUective efforts across pub­ ment strategies, or we m iss the O b s e r v e r also by incorporating the arts lic , private and nonprofit sectors strategic advantage that could lie throughout academic curricu­ to secure a future of equitable ahead. A GANNETT COMPANY lum. With inclusion of the arts in access to the arts and creativity Sue Mason, Grace Perry, education, students gain valuable for all Michigan students. Jennifer Goulet is the president and Community E d ito r Director of skiUs in creative and innovative We also can’t lose sight of the CEO of ArtSen/e Michigan. She can Susan Rosiek, Advertising problem-solving; critical think­ importance placemaking plays be reached at jennifer@artservemichi- Executive Editor ing and reasoning; teamwork; in attracting and retaining tdent gan.org. online at hometownlife.com LOCAL N E W S Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 4, 2013 (WGc) - A ll

Super Show features arts, crafts from disabled people AROUND W AYNE AND W ESTLAND B y Ju lie Brow n tio n s. A w a it lis t m ay need staff Writer to be started; “Hopefully they’ll be able to come.” Theatre Palaces Adult Reference Desk or Teddy F ltz m a u ric e , Clients from many local call (734) 721-7$32. president of Teddy’s Ts, ag encies th a t a s s is t d is­ Michael Hauser w ill designs, paints and sells abled people h ave been present “Theatre Pal­ Democratic Club his T-shirts promoting contacted to p a rtic ip a te aces of Old D etroit,” at The Westland Dem­ hum an rig h ts and d is­ in the Su p e r Show , in clu d ­ 6:30 p.m . Wednesday, ocratic Club w ill hold ability advocacy, which ing Oakl^d County Com­ A pril 17, at the Wayne its ch ili cook-of^ at 7 he’l l be doing a t the Sup er m u n ity M ental H e d th Public Library, 3737 S. p.m. Tuesday, A pril Show a t L a u re l P a rk P la ce A u th o rity , E a s te r S e a ls, Wa3me Road between 30, at Dorsey Center, on Saturday, A pril 6. Community Network Ser­ East and West Michigan 32715 Dorsey at Venoy, H e also Im Down syn ­ vices, United Cerebral Avenue, Wajme. between Palm er and drome, and transitioned Palsy, Community Choic­ Hauser w ill be bring­ Michigan Avenue, in out of 26 years of public e s , Jud so n C e n te r o f R o y­ ing artifacts of histor­ Westland. The board school education, gradu­ a l O ak, N ew C e n te r Com­ ic theatres in downtown meets at 6:30 p.m. atin g fro m h igh school in m u n ity M ental H e a lth , Detroit and talk about Regular meetings w ill 2003. 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‘T ravelers’ enjoy trip around Concert throws thread i world at Multicultural Fair of hope to kids at risk More than two doz­ demonstrations and nia, M exico, Morocco, en nations and cul­ ethnic snacks. the Philippines, Spain, Some of Michigan’s tures were represent­ Upon entering the Turkey, Venezuela and most respected musical ed M arch 28 at School­ fair visitors received V ie tn a m . perform ers w ill be on the craft College’s'2013 “passports” that were Other demonstra­ stage at Towsley Audito­ M ulticultural Fair, an stamped at each dis­ tions and displays rium at Washtenaw Com­ annual internation­ play table they visited. included Quilts of the munity College on Satur­ al celebration that Perform ers included Underground Railroad, day A pril 13, to raise the highlights the cultur­ the Ballet Folklorico Schoolcreift Culinary money they need to fund al diversity of the col­ M exico Lindo, Manoo- A rts and lEhiglish as a their work helping incar­ lege’s community. gian School Armenian Second Language pro­ ce ra te d and a t- ris k youth The M ulticultural Dancers, Marcus Gar­ grams, mixed media in Michigan. Fair, organized by stu­ vey Academy African art and poetry, tradi­ Folk music legend Josh dents for the benefit of Drum & Dance Ensem­ tional Chinese medi­ White Jr., Irish-inspired the college and com­ ble and Scottish, Mid­ cine, eyebrow thread­ singer/songwriter K it­ munity, celebrated its dle Eastern and Irish ing and henna paint­ ty Donohoe, blues mas­ 12th year with more dancers, among oth­ ing, an Olympics dis­ te r R e ve re n d R o b ert Spring Concert for Lost Voices will help the nonprofit than 3,000 people in e r s . play, W D^-FM and Jones, and other stars yet conducts music writing and performing workshops with attendance. 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GIRLS PREVIEW MU baseball takes a split Seniors key The Madonna Uni­ versity baseball team . stands l3-6 overall following a split of a to Churchill double-header Satur­ day at Hitch Ballpark with visiting Rochester track cause C o lle g e . In the openerj Brad See capsule outlook Lineberry (Plymouth) Of area teams. went 4-for-4 with a By Brad Emonis homer and two RBI in Observer Staff Writer a 9-4 MU triumph over the Warriors. | Most area girls track and field Justin Cook also coaches would love to be in Pat went 2-for-2 with two Daugherty’s shoes this spring. RBI, while Shane Do- PHOTOS BY STEPHEN CANTRELL 1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER H is Livonia Churchill squad, key and Steve Pelletier John Glenn's Jeff Kennedy singles sharply to left field In Tuesday's season opener at home against Allen Park. coming off its eighth straight D ivi­ (Farmington Harrison) sion 1 regional title, has no inten­ also added two hits tion of slowing down as the 2013 a p iece . season approaches. Adam Prashad (2-0), Daugherty has reason to be opti­ who pitched thrjee m is t ic a g a in w ith innings of relief o f Bone-chilling day starter Josh Vande- the return of two first-te a m A ll- mark, allowing one O b se rv e r p e rfo rm ­ earned run on three John Glenn divides twinbill with Allen Park ers in senior Em ily hits, picked up the Norscia, who fin­ w in . ished third in the Ray Yesh went 3- ByBradEmons D iv isio n 1 sta te for-3 vyith an RBI in Observer Staff Writer fin a ls in th e d isc u s a losing cause, vyhile starter Fernandb (118 feet, 4 inches), Daugherty Despite frigid conditions, Westland John and senior Sydney Delacruz (0-1) tbok Glenn was able to launch its 2013 baseball Anderson, a state qualifier in the th e loss. season Hiesday settling for a .split with vis­ 400-meter dash (59.9). In the nightcap, itin g A lle n P a rk . O th e r k e y se n io r re tu rn e e s .David Woodson went T h e R o c k e ts sta v e d o ff a 4 -ru n r a lly b y fro m la st y e a r’s top-10 a re a lis t ­ 2-fbr4, including a th e Ja g u a rs in th e tap o f th e se v e n th to ings include: Kerigan Riley, 1,600 homer and four RBI, hang on for a 13-12 victory in the opener, (5:15.7) and 3,200 (11:45.3); MoUy as Rochester (5-13) but was blanked the nightcap, 9-0. Jarvis, 100 hurdles (15.7) and 300 defeated the Crusad­ “For being out the first time it was pret­ hurdles (46.96); Ashley Cochran, e rs, 10-2. ty cold,” said Glenn ftrst-year coach Law­ high jump (5-2) and long jum p (16- Winning pitcher rence Scheffer, who was able to notch his 4.5); M ichelle Azar, 800 (2:26.7) Austin Suiter (1-0) first win in Game One. “It showed we’ve and 1,600 (5-29.2); Vivien Okechuk- threw a complete- got a lo t o f w o rk to do. W e h e ld on in th e . wu, 3,200 (12:13.2); Julia Szuba, 400 game three-hitter. He first game. In the second game we just (1:01.0). struck out two ^nd m ade too m a n y e rr o rs . E r r o r s w ill k ill Senior Demi Crossman, headed walked five. yo u .” to Minnesota-Duluth on a hockey Losing pitcher Jeff K ened y was the offensive catalyst scholarship, also adds depth in the Robert Fraser (West- in Game Oine for Glenn going 3-for-S with sp rin ts. land John Glenn), th re e R B lj . ' “Anderson, Jarvis, Riley, Szu­ the starter, slipped to C h a se B o v ia a lso w en t 2 -fo r4 w ith tw o ba, Norsda, Crossman, Cochran, 1-1 after allowing five R B I, while Christopher Scheffer contrib­ A w an d O k ech u k w u h a v e b een earned runs on six hits u ted a paii|' o f h its , in c lu d in g a double. outstanding individualsand team in three innings., “The kids hit the ball, hit-and-run, they m em b ers — on th e tr a c k an d in th e Lineberry and Ryan hit behind runners,” Scheffer said. “They classroom,” Daugherty said. “A ll Lech each knocked in d id a good jo b f ir s t g am e,” of these girls are going on to col­ a run for Madonna. ^ T h e R o c k e ts , w ho ju m p e d out to a 6-2 lege and most w ill continue on as The Crusaders' lead after three innings, used three pitch­ athletes as welL Fortunately we scheduled Wolver- ers with Brandon Smeltzer making the have one more season with them. ine-Hoosier Athletic start and going the first three before giv­ ' “AU of these girls have won mul­ Conference twinbill ing way to Jeff Tomans in the fourth. tiple regional championships, been Monday against Aqui­ John Glenn's Brandon Smeltzer (8) started the season open­ nas was postponed a er Turaday in a double-header against visiting Allen l^rk. Please see BASEBALL, b4 ' Please see TRAO(, B4 seco n d tim e due; to w e a th e r. i WHAC honors He inspired others MU women’s two MU players golfers 4th longtime firiend and training along .” The Madonna Uni­ partner Gary Smith said. “He In 2000, P la n k co m p leted Tiiathlete Plank, after 4-0 week versity women's golf t(X)k regular people and gave his first ^ nm an— a 1.9-mile team earned a fourth- th em th e id e a th a t yo u co u ld be swim, 112-mile bike and 262- Madonna University’s Bree 58, remembered place finish Tuesday b etter. mile run— at the Mohican Crampton and Caitlyn Keuvelaar in the SEKI/University “If there was one thing about Pinaman in Ohio. He was also a were named the Wolverine-Hoo- of Cumberlands (Ky.) By Brad Emons G a r y is th a t h e m en to red peo­ regular each year for the Make- siei-Athletic Conference’s Pitch- , invitational at the par- observer Staff Writer ple. There would be many peo­ a-V^h Foundation’s 300-mile er and Player of the Week, respec­ 71 Crooked Creek Golf p le w ho w ould h a v e n e v e r rid e . tively, for the period of M ^ ch 25- C o m m u nity. W hen it ca m e to sh a rin g h is thought o f ru n n in g a m aratho n , In 2001, P la n k o rg an ized a 31. Host Cumberlands knowledge about running, bik­ a half-marathon, or even a tri- b ik e rid e W ith a s m ^ group Cramton, a sophomore from New led the nine-school ing or swimming, Gary Plank atiblon.” , ' of fiiends that was called the Baltimore Anchor field with a two-day w ou ld a lw a y s “P a y it F^orward.” S m ith r e c a lls h is f ir s t in tro ­ Summer Solstice Double Centu­ Bay, went 2-0 with CO LLEG E team total o( 648 total A fix tu re a t th e L iv o n ia duction to the ^ ort of triathlon, ry, a single day 200-mile event. a save as the Cm - SOFTBALL followed by Lindsey Y M C A , P la n k d ied E a s t e r Su n ­ b u t not w ith o u t a su b tle nudge P la n k w ould w elco m e anyone sa d e rs po sted a 4-0 '------; Wilson (Ky.), 663; d a y a t ag e 5 8 — th e sam e d a y fro m P la n k . in te re ste d in th e ch a lle n g e to re c o rd to im p ro v e Cumberland University h is b elo ved M ich ig a n W olver­ “The first day I did my first join the group. their overall m ark to 14-11. (Ky.), 680; and MU, ines earned a trip to the Final tria th lo n w a s on th e S t P a t­ “W e’d m a rk th e c o u rse a cou­ Keuvelaar, a junior from Essex- 352-354-706. F o u r — fo llo tvin g a le n g th y il l­ r ic k ’s D a y R u n a t Y M C A th at ple weeks in advance,” Smith viUe Garber, batted .636 for the Michelle Hall was n e ss. he used to orchestrate,” Smith re c a lle d . “W e a lw a y s d id it a s week and scored five runs. She MU's top finishers in The 1972 Stevenson High said. “Gary said, ‘Look you close to the stmuner solstice also homered in a sweep M arch 27 11th with an 83-84- g ra d , w ho w o rk ed 30 y e a rs ih sw im in th e pool, th en rid e th e as we could that weekend. We against Albion College at the reno­ 167. m ain ten an ce fo r th e L iv o n ia b ik e fo r aw M le, th en do th e 5- w ould rid e fro m D a v isb u rg to vated University Field. Other Madonna Public Schools, was an accom­ m ile S t P a t ric k ’s D a y R u n . L a n sin g . W e’d e at lu n c h in L a n ­ On Friday, MU swept host Bluff- finishers included plished triathlete who was I t ’s ju s t lik e a tria th lo n .’ H e sin g an d rid e b a c k . ton University (Ohio) in a noncon­ Chelsea Collura, 83- h always willing to offer support in s p ire d th a t a c tiv ity to t r y an d ■ “There were sometimes ference double-header, 6-4 and 5-3. 88-171; Jordyn Shepler and lend his expertise. do those type of things, and bet­ Erin Mayes went 3-for4 with two (Livonia Churchill), 91- “He was a great inspiration,” ter yourself. And he passed that Plea% see PLANK. B4 runs scored, while Keuvelaar went 86-177; Holly Laginess; 2-for4, in clu ^ g her fourth hom­ and Kaitiyn Brasher, er of tile season, and four R B I in 95-96-191 each. the opener. The Crusaders re­ Enuna Cook also contributed two turn to action Friday bits and scored two runs. and Saturday at the Cramton (7-6) went all seVen Cougar Invitational in innings allowing four earned runs Fort Wayne, Ind. j while scattering nine hits. She stm ck out six and did not allow a w a lk . Brittany Baker had two hits and two R B I for Bluffton, while start­ er Kayla Owens (3-S), who allowed Rizzo an ace six earned runs bn seven hits and Livonian Thomas four walks, took the loss. Rizzo recorded the first hole-in-one of The late In the second game, Mayes belt­ the season Saturday G ary ed her second homer of the year at Whispering Willows Plank and Cook added her first as the Golf Course when he (second Crusaders collected 12 hits. used a 9-iron to ace from Keuvelaar went 3-for4, while left) w as Arielle Cox, Kasey TtierweUar and the 127-yard, No. 7 h o le . an avid M ayes each added two hits. For Rizzo, it was his rider In Winning pitcher Carlee Meek (4- first ace in 27 years. theW A M I) gave up one earned run on sev­ He shot 77 for 18 300-mller. en hits. Crampton set Bluffton (9- II) down in order in the seventh h o les. JIM CAHIU in n in g to e a rn th e sa v e . B2 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 4, 2013 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

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Foul shot contest or wwwJivoniapublic- Titans cham ps The third annual Sons schools.org. of American Legion Post For more information, 32-Livonia Yoult Free e-m ailJim Omietanski at T h ro w ch am p io n sh ip jameslomietanski@attnet Reynolds spurs U-D to WBI hoop crown w ill be fro m 9 a.m . u n til or call (734) 542-0776. noon, Saturday, A pril 6, a t M e m o ria l C h u rc h o f Pom pon clinic By Brad Emons University of Christ gymnasium, 3S47S The Livonia Stevenson Observer Staff Writer Detroit Mercy F iv e IVMe R o a d G^etween varsity pompon squad freshm an L e v a n an d Fa rm in g to n w ill st^ e a clinic for It wasn’t the NCAA, or point-guard ro a d s). grades three through high the NTT for that matter. Rosanna F ir s t p la c e an d ru n n er- school from 9 a.m. to 1 But it rained confet­ Reynolds (11) up trophies w ill be award­ p.m. Saturday, A pril 20, ti Saturday afternoon at scored 11 ed , alon g w ith door p riz ­ a t th e h ig h sch o o l fie ld - the University of Detroit points and e s, fo r th & fo llow in g ag e house. M ercy’s Caliban H all dished out ^oups: 6-ahd-under, 7-8, In clu d e d in th e $25 co st after the Lady Titans four assists 9-10 an d 11-12. is a lig^t snack, CD and T- h o iste d th e W om en’s B a s ­ » th e Lady T h e co st is $5 p e r p ar­ shirt. (You must be regis­ ketball Invitational cham­ Titans beat tic ip a n t (p a y a b le a t re g is­ te re d b y F rid a y , A p ril 5 .) pionship trophy follow­ McNeese tration) all proceeds For more information, ing a 73-62 victory over State (La.) on going to B lu m ’s L a n d ­ e-m a il K e lly S ik o rs k i a t McNeese State (La.). Saturday fo r in g , a M ich ig a n bed and kelsikorski@sbcglobaL L i th e m id d le o f it a ll the Women's breakfast for returning n e t an d cu ttin g dow n th e Basketball wounded veterans. nets was 5-foot-lO fresh­ Invitational Former Grand Valley Grid assistants m an po in t-g u ard R o sa n ­ title. State and University of L iv o n ia F r a n k l i n is se e k ­ n a R e y n o ld s, a C a n ­ Michigan basketball play­ ing two assistant football ton native, who scored UDM ATHLEUCS e r J e r r e t S m ith w ill ^ o coaches for the 2013 sea­ 11 p o in ts an d d ish e d out be making an appearance. son. fo u r a s s is t s in 38 m in ­ For more information, Applicants must be able utes action for the newly call Charles W i^ er at to demonstrate knowledge crowned W BI champions. (248)420-8472. an d p ro ve n a b ility to tra in F o r th e D e a rb o rn and teach the fundamen­ Divine Child High grad, Collins outing tals with prior high school it was a season that went T h e f ir s t N ic k (Collins coaching experience. beyond even her own Memorial Scholarship For more information, expectations as she aver­ Golf Outing wiU be Satur­ e-m a il F r a n k lin v a r s i­ aged a team-best 38.2 day, M ay 11, at Fox Creek ty co a ch C h r is K e lb e rt a t minutes per game while Golf Course, 36000 Seven ckelbert@livoniapublic- averaging eight points, M ile , L iv o n ia . schools.org . 3 3 reb o u n d s an d a 4.0 A n d a ft e r th e L a d y p o in ts.) starters for the 2013-14 A fo u r-y e a r m em b er o f a s s is t s p e r outing. Titans got a bid to the “W e w e re lo o k in g to season including Reyn­ both the Stevenson High Senior softball Afterwards, U-D coach W B I, th e y took fu ll do a lot of pick-and-roUs olds, guard Senee Shear­ golf and football pro­ A n e w ly fo rm e d team in Autumn Rademach- ad van tag e b y w in n in g because we knew they er, who averaged 11 grams, Collins died last the 65-and-over W estern, e r took th e m ik e an d four straight home games h ad a tough tim e d efend ­ points per game, and summer of bacterial men­ Wayne County Suburban a d d re sse d th e cro w d p ro ­ at (Zalihan capped by the ing the pick-and-roll,” Brown, one of the nation’s ingitis after returning Softball League is seek­ claiming, “Frosties for se co n d -h a lf co m e b a ck Reynolds said. “We were lehding scorers at 21 home following his fresh­ ing slow-pitch players the everybody,” to the happy victory over McNeese looking to get it into points per game. m an y e a r a t C e n tra l M ich ­ summer season, which Titan fans. S ta te , th e a lm a m a te r o f *Reta’ (Shareta Brown) “This is definitely ig an U n iv e rsity . ru n s fro m M a y th ro u g h But after U-D was oust­ form er Piston great and and if that wasn’t open more than I thought,” The cost is $75 per per­ A u g u st. ed 71-54 in the Horizon g e n e ra l m a n a g er Jo e - d riv e - b e ca u se th e y said Reynolds, who was son (includes lunch, 18 G a m e s w ill b e p la y ed League sem ifihals by D u m a rs. (McNeese) had all their nam ed to th e H o rizo n holes and cart). Lunch a t 10 a m M o n d ays and 20th-ranked and eventu­ The Titans trailed 30- h e lp in th e m id d le, so ju s t League’s All-Newcomer only is $20, while hole W ed n esd ays in th e L iv o ­ al tournament champi­ 28 at halftim e, but Reyn­ k ic k it out fo r th e ‘th re e s’ team. “I thought we could sponsorships are avail- n ia , C an to n an d W estland on M sconsin-Green Bay, olds helped get the Lady and we knocked them do more in the Horizon ^ le for $100. a re a s. Rademacher thought she Titans untracked by hit­ dow n.” League, which was a let­ R e g istra tio n b e g in s a t . The league is governed h ad lo st h e r team an d th e ting a pair of clutch The 6-foot Brown, dow n, b u t w e bro u g ht 7 a.m. followed by a shot­ b y A S A se n io r slo w -p itch season appeared to be three-pointers. That named tournament MVP, ourselves back up and gun start (four-person rules. A nominal fee w ill o v er. helped offset the one-two scored a game-high 28 ’ won this. scram ble) at 8 a.m. A gen­ be assessed to cover inci­ “W e d id n ’t th in k th e McNeese senior guard points hitting ll-of-12 “This w ill get us excited eral raffle and lunch fol­ dental team and league season was over at all,” tandem of twins Ashljm .shots from the floor to go (for next year). We know lows at 12:30p.m. exp e n ses. Reynolds said. “After she and Caitlyn Baggett, who along with 14 rebounds. what it feels like and to The registration dead­ For more information, walked out,' we were just came into the game avet*- U-D finished the year go a ft e r a b ig g e r title .” lin e is A p r il 27. call Bob Mosher (734) like, ‘No, the season is not aging 19 and 15 points 21-13 overall and 9-7 in lb obtain a flier, vis- 502-7477 o r D oug C u r r y at over, we’ve got to stay per game, Respectively. the Horizon League. 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LIVONIA OfURCHILL O'Brien in the 100 hurdles Asia Gardner, Fr., sprints; for this year will be to im­ Head coadt: Pat Daugherty, and our 400 relay team to Angelic Burks, Fr., sprints;. prove our times and distances sixth year. the state m eet Three out of Anaja Robinson, Fr, sprints; - and turn some heads in the League affiliation: KLAA four members of that relay Tiara Cooks, Fr, sprints; Han­ p rocea." Kensington (South Division). team return, and we should nah Mitchell, Fr, distance; Tia LIVONIA L a s t y e a r 's fin is h : first. Di­ have good depth among Roney, Fr, throws; CLARENCEVILLE vision 1 regional, KLAA South our sprinters led by Agnew, H tzgerald's 2013 outlook: Head ceadv Brady Gus­ and Public Schoois of Livonia Modes, and White. The dis­ "We lost five of our top tafson, ninth year. Invitational; second, Kensing­ tance team is much improved point scorers from last year League affiliation: W estern ton Conference; with the addition of Douglas that were a huge part of our Wayne Athletic Conference. Titles w on last year: Divi­ and Marano. Our vaulters success over the past three Last year's finish: ninth. sion 1 regional, KLAA South have worked hard in the seasons. Although it has been Division 2 regional; 8-3 dual­ and PSL champions. off-season as McKiniey and a challenge, we hope to fill record: N o ta b le Dorton have their eyes set on those voids with our young Notable losses to gradua­ l o s s ^ t o the state m eet As a team we ta le n t and be very com peti­ t i o n : Emily Jasmer. g r a d u a ­ wiii iook to make improve­ tive this spring. We have a- . Leading returnees: Ay- t i o n : Senciair ments in the middle distance nice freshman class that anna Buckley, Jr., sprints-high M cDonnell areas as weli as the throws." should be able to contribute jump (third-team All-Area, (first-team LIVONIA STEVENSON right away in many events. 200); Micah Willingham, Jr., Aii-A rea); Head coadv Kelly Graham, Our returning giris from last hurdles-long jumjMprints; Bethany Pilat 10th year. year have shown great lead­ Kamaaria Sanders, Jr., sprints; (first-team All- L ea^e affiliation: KLAA ership and have set th e tone Mya Banks, Jr., sprints; A rea); Kensington (Central Division). with their strong workouts. . Stan^hia Chambers, Soph., L e a d in g Last year's finish: fourth, This is going to be a fun throws; LeLandra O'Neal, Sr., r e t u r n e e s : KLAA Central and Division 1 group to coqch because they throws; Melanie Kieling, Sr., Emily Norscia, regional; seventh, Kensington love track and want to ^et distance. Sr., throws Conference. better. I think we shouid be Promising newcomers: (first-team All- Notable losses to gradu­ very competitive this season." Christina Gould, Sr., sprlnts- Area, discus); a t i o n : Alex Kitz (first-team WAYNE MEMORIAL jumps; Sarah Curvin, Soph., Sydney A nder­ All-Area), Kayla Branton, Head coach: Trffany James, nurdles-sprints; Nikite Mun- son, Sr., middie Sarah Muzzin, Julia Capene- third year. gurwadi, Jr., distance; Delanie distance ka, Marisa Petitpas, Christine League affiliation: KLAA MacRae, Fr., hurdles. (first-team Anderson A ljuni. Kensington (South Division). Gustafson's 2013 outlook: STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER All-Area, 400; Leading returnees: Brianna L a s t y e a r 's f in is h : sixth, "The Lady Trojans will have Not the ideal day to play baseball as spectator Jim Fraser 3,200 relay; third-team, 1,600 Jed, Jr., long jump-sprints KLAA South; ninth. Division a small, but talented track relay); Ashley Cochran, Sr., (second-team All-Area, long 1 regionai; 11th, Kensington team. We'll be led by our bundles up with a blanket during the Westland John jumps (second-team All-Area, jump); Karlie Gallagher, Sr., Conference. sprinters, a group that broke Glenn-Alleh Park double-header. high jump); Molly Jarvis, Sr, middle distance (second- Notable losses to gradua­ three school records as sopho­ hurdles-relays (second-team team All-Area, 800); Oly t i o n : Ta'Nia Lewis. mores. Buckley is the lone All-Area, 300 hurdles); Julia Nwankwo, Soph., throws; Leading returnee: Bailey returning state quaiifier our three innings followed Szuba, Sr, middie distance Brenna Gabrielson, Sr., middle Hart, Sr. throws; Danielle Rob­ school record holder in the distance; Chelsea Billingsley, bins, Sr., sprints; Gema Lopez, 200. Willingham, our leading BASEBALL Ja c o b F o x fo r th re e m ore (third-team All-Area, 400; 1.600 relay); Kerigan Riley, Sr., throws; Jackie Deacon, Sr., distance-pole vaul^ CarlHa scorer from a yeaf ago and Continued from page B1 an d K y le H u n te r in the Sr, distance (first-team, 3,200 Sr., distance; Amy Freed, Jr., Jones, Sr., sprinti-long jump; 300 hurdles record holder, is se v en th . relay; third-team All-Area, sprints; Allison Timberlake, Ash6 Lewis, Sr., sprints; Sale- returning from a late season Glenn make five errors 1,600); Demi Crossman, Sr, Jr, sprints; Emily Brewer, aha Davis, Sr., throws; Emma injury which kept her out Jr, sprints; Erica Burgess, R y a n W h e e le r w o rk ed on the day. sprints (second-team Aii-Area, O'Connell, Sr., sprints-high of regionals. Sanders, Banks 400 relay); Leah Heinzelman, Jr, hurdles; Kendall Ash, Jr, jump; Honia Williams, Jr., and newcomer Gould will the final three innings to “Our defense is what Sr, sprints (second-team All- sprints; Emily Chapski, Soph., sprints; Krischelle King-Lewis, round out our sprint group pick up the win and got a w e’r e g o in g to w o rk on Area, 400 relay; third-team, distance; Barbara Scupholm, Jr., sprints-long jump; Allaisia that looks to improve on a strikeout with two Allen at practice,” Scheffer 1.600 relay); Elyssa Hofmann, Jr, distance; Anna Lectka, Williams, Jr., sprints; Quay good season from a year ago. Park runners aboard in Baid. “The defense has Jr, sprints (second-team Soph., long Jump-sprints; Nichols, Soph., throws; Tierra Our throwers (O'Neal and All-Area, 400 relay); Michelle Brooke Kuchka, Sr, distance; King, Soph., sprints-long Chambers) will be the stron­ the top of the seventh. got to g et b e tte r. T h e rou ­ Azar, Sr, middle distance Macy Petitpas, Jr, throws; jump; China Wellons, Soph., gest ^roup our school has L o sin g p itc h e r K y le tine p lays... you’ve got to (first-team All-Area, 3,200 Morgan Plue, Sr, throws. sprints. ' had since I have been coach. Roberts and J.T. Nest- m ake them . relay); Vivien Okechukwu, Sr, Promising newcomers: Promising newcomers: Heading into her senior year, er each collected two hits Glenn, the only area distance; Natalie Spaia, Soph., Tina Austin, Fr, sprints; An- Amber Dallas, Sr., throws; Tif­ Kieiing leads an improved hurdles; Kourtney Strong, nMarie Brady, Soph., sprints; fany Williams, Jr., throws; Ma- distance squad. The girls look fo r A lle n P a rk . team to schedule games Soph., sprints; Amanda Fox, Melissa Flannigan, Soph., kiya Tennille, Jr., throws; Kaise to have a solid year led by a Four Allen Park pitch­ during spring b re ^ Jr, pole vault; Hannah Pum- distance; Bayne Froney, Fr, Macairan, Jn, distance; Kayla strong ju n io r class." e r s co m b in ed fo r ih e returns to action Thurs­ rnill. Soph., throws; Juliet distance; Haley Jurczys^ , Fr, Hood, Jr., distance; Megan Llim ERAN HIGH shutout in Game Two as d a y a t hom e in a tw in b ill Hope, Soph., high jump. distance; Maggie Law, Soph., Macek, Jr., distance; Ashley - WESTLAND Promisirig newcom ers: distance; Amanda Schultz, Hall, Soph., sprints; Fayonnah Head coach: Mike Unger, the Rockets were limited a g a in st D ^ b o m E d s e l Erin Emmanuel, Soph., middle Fr, sprints; Emily Wade, Fr, Jaclaon, Soph., sprints-long third year. to fo u r h its. Ford. (Game time is 11 distance; Janeii Green, Fr, sprints; Jessica Wagner, Fr, jump; Cierra Shephard, Soph., League affiliation: Michi­ Winning pitcher Jake a .m .) sprints; Chanel Gardner, distance; Morgan Waters, Fr, sprints-high jump; Farrah gan Independent Athletic MakowsM went the first “W e’v e b e a i outside Fr, sprints; Krissary Newby, throws; Audrey Stahrr, Fr, Hjeltness, Soph., distance; Conference. Soph., sprints; Jenna Hickson, throw s. ' Falisia Farmer, Soph., throws; Last year's finish: first. three, while Quinn Gar­ maybe five or six times,” Jr, distance; Emma Rimatzki, . Graham 's 2013 outlook: Daija Bendolph, Fr., sprints. Division 4 regional; second, c ia p itc h e d th e fo u rth an d S c h e ffe r sa id . ‘T f s re a lly Fr, sprints-iong jump; Gabriel "We have a big group of tal­ Jam es' 2013 outlook: "Last, MIAC Nester the fifth; Dylan e a rly . L ik e I ’v e sa id b efo re, Carter, Fr, throws; Alexis Lom­ ented distance pirls who will year we finished the season Titira w on last year: Divi­ Pippin closed out the vic­ w e’l l b e com p etitive, but bardo, Fr, middle distance. be very competitive this year. with 20 girls and this year we sion 4 regionai champs. to ry. w e’v e got to get som e Daugherty's 2013 out­ This is probably the first year have 41 dediuted and hard­ Notable losses to gradu­ lo o k ; "Every year we rely that I have been as stacked working young ladies. This is a t i o n : Jes5 Rice, Amanda Nate Berrellez led the bum ps out o f th e w ay. on our seniors as our leaders in the distance events that I going to be a very interesting Terranella. Jaguars’ 14-hit attack “A lle n P a r k is a lw a y s and for scoring most of our can remember. I have a solid and exciting season for both Leading returnees: Alissa going 3-for-S with three a good team. It was good points. That holds true this group of returning sprint­ the athletes and coaching Flury, Sr., hurdles-pole vault- RB I, while Clark Boston to get that first win right ear more than most. We ers that will have to pull the staff. We have more of a bal­ relays; Janine Erickson, Sr., K'h ilave nine seniors who wiil weight until our freshman anced team th is year which throws; Emiiy Brown, Jr., had two of Glenn’s four aw ay.” earn their four-year varsity group gain experience. We will help us out a lot as we throws; Leah Refenes, Jr., h its. ietter plaques. This has been have a lot more freshman this prepare for each m eet Bailey throws; Eiizabeth Matthews, Losing pitcher Brendon [email protected] the most outstanding group season, which is nice to see Hart is our team leader this Jr., pole vault-40Q-relays; Chel­ Wetmore went the first (313)222-6851 from top-to-bottom that I along with added new upper­ year as she looks to end her sea Kovacs, Soph., 400-long- have coached, it's a very dedi­ classman in their first season. career on a very high note. jump-relays; Allison Johnson, cated and competitive group. As long as we stay healthy You will see a lot of new faces Soph., sprints-hurdles-re- Our success this year wiii be we'll be very competitive this on our distance and sprint lay; Claire Gordon, Soph., dictated by them .', season.' teams this year. Our veterans hurdles; Rachel Wiggins, . a t h o n , b u t n o t a s w e l l a s LIVONIA FRANKUN WESTLAND GLENN in those areas are doing a Soph., hurdles; Emma Buffon, Head coadi: James Fitzger­ very good job in leading by Soph., distance; Kayla Boye, I d id in m y f ir s t m a ra ­ Head coadi: Dave PLANK Bjbrkiund, 13th year. ald, fourth year. example. The sky is thelim it Jr., distance; Gwen Ulrey, Jr., Continued from page B1 thon,” longtime friend League affiliation: KLAA League affiliation: KLAA for this team and I would not distance. John Krok said. ‘T trained Kensington (South Division). Kensitigton (South Division). be surprise if several school Promising newcomers: a whole summer for my L a s t y e a r 's f in is h : fo'urth; Last year's finish: third. records are broken this year." Angela Morrison, Sr., high Division 1 regional and KLAA w h e re peo p le co u ld n ’t first marathon and he was KLAA South; seventh. Division LIVONIA LADYWOOD jump-sprints; Alana Hiil, Jr., 1 regional; 10th, Kensington South; fourth, Kensington Head coadi: Blake Hintz, distance; Michelle Green­ do it the first week, and a terrific mentor. I fin- Conference. Conference. first year. ing, Soph., distance; Sabrina week later, he’d do it with ^ ish e d m y f ir s t m aratho n Notabid losses to gradua­ Notable losses to gradua­ L e a ^ e affiliation: Catholic Morrison, Soph., hurdles; Lisi som eb ody e lse b e ca u se in 3 hours and 34 min­ t i o n : Jessica Thomas, Ashiey ti o n : Josiyn Massey (third- League (Central Division). Ledger, Soph., sprints; Mack­ enzie Yorki Soph., pole vault; they couldn’t do it the u tes, w h ic h is p re tty good Gruden. team All-Area);. L a ^ y e a r 's f in is h : fifth. Leading returnees: Kelly C hanelle. Central Division; sixth. Catho­ Jenna Wisner, Fr., distance; week before because of a f ir s t a f ir s t one. I ’v e n ev­ O'Brien, Sr., hUrdies-high Wright (third- lic League A-B Division; 11th, Emily Fairbaim, Fr., hurdles- prior commitment. There e r to u ched th a t sin c e and jump (third-team Aii-Area, team AINArea); Division 2 regional. high jump; Abby Sdiaffer, Fr., w e re tw o w e e k s in a ro w you think I would have 110 hurdles); Madison Stephany Notable lossra to gradua­ sprints-shot put w h e re h e d id 200 m ile s done better? I followed Agnew, Sr., sprints; Bryah Brown. t i o n : Alexandra Dam Unger's 2013 outlook: White, Soph., sprints; Natalie L e a d in g Leading returnee: Amy "With 30 girls on the team, it on a Satu rd a y . H e w a s an b is a d v ic e an d d id v e ry Modes, Sr., long jump sprints); r e t u r n e e s : Lewandowski, Sr., throws; Sar­ is the largest team we've had in sp irin g p e rso n an d he w ell I owe him a lot.” Sheila McKinley, Jr., pole Kirsten Smith, ah Wojnarowski, Sr., sprints- in the past few years. But the always ^ d time for peo­ Krok said Plank was a vault-high jump-400; Anna Sr., hurdles Sm itii discus; Kit Taylor, Sr., distance; team is very young with only ple, coached them, men­ student of running, biking Snider, Sr., distance; Maiiory (first-team All- Sinead Cox, Jr., distance. seven juniors and seniors on Area, 300 hurdles; third-team, Promising newcomers: the team, including two that tored them. Just a great and swimmihg. Dorton, Sr., pole vault Mad- die Osborn, Sr., hurdles; Kate- 800 relay)); Kayla Jones, Sr., Sarah Wilson, Fr., distance; are new. We are certainiy guy.” “W h a te v e r h e d id , he lyn Kovach, Soph., distance. sprints (secpnci-team All-Area, Abbie Berrera, Soph., sprints. looking for the leadership Jim Cahill, another learned everything about Promising newcomers: El- 100; third-team, 800 relay); HIntz's 2013 outlook: from the upperclassmen, but friend and training part­ it,” Krok said “He knew lary Marano, Soph., distance; Taelour Phillips, Sr., hurdles- "Ladywood is looking to if we want to be successful 400; Rheana Allen, Sr., sprints; put a name on the map as a team, the sophomores n er, a lso re m e m b e rs w h a t to do an d w h at to Natalie Douglas, Fr., distance; Julie Wonch, Fr., sprints. Britney Sergeichik, Sr., throws; this year. We develop the and th e freshm en are going those Solstice rides. eat, this, that and the oth­ BJorkiund's 2013 outlook: Courtnie MacQuarrie, Sr., spiritual, mental, and physical to have to contribute in a big “H e k n e w e v e ry tu rn e r to tra in p ro p erly . I f you "From a team scoring and pole vault-1,600; Caroline Mi­ attributes of our athletes. way. Last year the freshmen of the route by memory,” needed advice, Gary was dual-meet record standpoint chalak, Soph., pole vault-800; Ladywood is looking to break did an.excellent job improv­ Breylin Meeks, Soph., hurdles- school records in both shot ing throughout the season Cahill said. “He was bril­ the person to to for last year, it was a bit of a down year. However, we 400; Kayla Hall, Soph., pole put and discus. We have a lot and we're hoping that trend liant, which was summed su re . A n d h e w a s a n a ll- had some real bright spots vault-800; Barb Messics, of seniors this year who are continues during their sopho­ up w e ll w h en som eone aro un d good frie n d .” as we improved in sev- Soph., distance. looking to make their mark more year and aiso with the once said, *Who needs the Plank is survived by his erai key events and quaiified Promising newcomers: across all events. Our focus freshmen we have this year." Internet when Gary is wife Em ilie, along with a ro u n d ?’ three sisters, three nieces “He was able to apply and one nephew. his wealth of knowledge V isita tio n w ill b e fro m lan returning to coach 100) and senior Madison L e a d in g th e w a y in th e into interesting conver­ 1-9 p .m . T h u rsd a y a t the TRACK our pole vault group; and A g n e w (12.8 in th e 100). fie ld e v e n ts is ju n io r B r i­ sation, conversation with . R.G. & G JI. H arris FVmer- Continued from page B1 John Fjliatraut, A1 Smith “D u e to th e w e a th e r a t anna Jed, who ranked anyone about anything. al Home, 154S1 Farming- and Dave Simpson coach­ the start of the season, it second in the long jump E q u a l to h is b ra in pow ­ ton Road, Livonia. There in g o u r th ro w e rs.” h a s b een d iffic u lt to e v a l­ (16-10.75), along with er was his athleticism. w ill a lso b e a rem em ­ all-conference and qual­ W estland Jo h n G len n , u ate a ll o f o u r n ew ta l­ sophomore Oly Nwank­ He was an avid runner, brance service at 7 p.m. ified for the state meet fourth at last year’s region­ e n t, b u t h o p e fu lly b y m id- w o, w ho th re w 35-1.5 in cyclist, and swimmer and T h u rsd a y . on more than one occa­ al, w ill be pac^ by senior April we see where the shot put. all-around advocate of fit- P la n k w ill re m a in in sion. I can’t say enough h u rd le r K irs t e n Sm ith, a we stack up against Livonia Ladywood, > ness. H e loved to coach state at 10 am . followed good th in g s about e a ch o f state q u a lifie r w ho w ent the teams in the area,” under first-year coach those who needed help by a funeral service at th em .” 1 4 9 in the 100 h ig hs and Bjorklund said. Blake Hintz, w ill try and and h e w a s a ton o f fu n to II am . Friday at Peace Meanwhile, Churchill 4 6 3 in the 300 lo w s. Wayne Memorial , clim b out of the basement w o rk out w ith .” Lutheran Oiurch, 9415 a lso re tu rn s tw o jim io rs H ie Rockets also wel­ e iq je c ts to be im p ro ve d a s o f th e C a th o lic L e a g u e ’s Plank, who was a sub- M e rrim a n R o a d (a t W est w ith p ro v e n tr a c k come back senior Taelour the Zebras return senior A-B Division. 3-hour marathoner, also Chicago)|, Livonia records in Elyssa Hof­ Phillips, who cleared 4-10 captain Bailey Hart, who The Blazers w ill led helped foster and guide Memorial contributions mann (12.7,100; 26.7,200) in th e h ig h ju m p an d ra n threw 34-5.5 in the shot b y se n io r th ro w e r A m y the Heart-and-Sole Run­ may be directed to Peace an d K o u rtn e y Stro n g 16.7 in the 100 hurdles; put, along with junior Lewandowski, who made n in g Q u b , w h ic h m et re g ­ Lutheran Church, Make- (1:03.27,400). along w ill senior sprinter captain Danielle Robbins, m arks of 34-11 in the shot ularly on Monday eve­ A -W isb Fo u n d atio n o r “We have a solid group Kayla Jones, who clocked who clocked a 1:03.1 in put and 107-3 in the dis­ n in g s d atin g b a c k in th e Michigan Animal Rescue of juniors. Sophomores' tim es of 12.3 and 26.3 in the 400. Sophomore Quay c u s. e a rly 1990's a t th e L iv o n ia Le a g u e . and freshm en that should the 100 and 200 dashes, Nichols also hit 33-7.5 in Livonia Clarenceville, F a m ily Y . add support and depth,” respectively. the discus. w h ich is jo in in g th e W est­ “If it wasn’t for Gary, [email protected] said Daugherty, whose Livonia Franklin coach L iv o n ia S te ve n so n , a e rn W ayne A th le tic Con­ I m a y h a v e done a m ar- (313)222-6851 team also captured the Dave Bjorklund will rely m e m b e r o f Ih e K L A A ’s fe re n c e fo r th e f ir s t tim e KLAA’s SouA Division on senior 100 and 300 Central Division, should this spring, w ill be paced and was also runner-up hurdler Kelly O’Brien, be strong in the distance b y ju n io r A yan n a B u cld e y , THE WEEK AHEAD to Novi in the Kensing­ who posted tim es of 1S.S races and field events. w ho ra n a 2 6 3 in th e 200. ton Conference meet last and 49.1, respectively. The Spartans return Lutheran High West- PREP BASEBALL Sunday, April 7 season. “We also have O’Brien also cleared 5-0 senior Karlie Gallagh­ land, the Division 4 M U at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4 the best group of assis­ in th e h ig h ju m p . er in the 800 (2:21.1) and Eefeel Ford at G lenn (2), 11 a.ra COLLEGE SOFTBALL regional champions and BOYS & GIRLS TRAOC (all double-headers) tant coaches aroimd Also returning for the 1,600 (5 :2 8 .6 ), alo n g w ith runner-up in the M ichi­ Saturday, A prils Friday, April 5 with Bruce Rivera mov­ Patriots is junior Shei­ senior Brooke Kuchka in gan Independent Athletic Sh rin e Inv. a t Lady. 10 a.m. M U at Concordia, 1 p.m. ing in to coach the sprint­ la M cKinley, who cleared th e 3,200 (12:00.0). Conference, should get a COLLEGE BASEBALL Saturday, April 6 ers) Becky Barnes coach­ 4-10 in the high jum p, (all double-headers) MU at Indiana T ^ , 1 p.m. Junior Allison Timber- boost from f r e s h m a n d is­ Satiirday, April 6 - Sunday, April 7 ing hurdlers and long along with sophomore lake is also back after tance runner Jenna Wis- M U at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. M U at St Francis (Ind.), 1 p.m. jumper, Jordan M cClel­ Bryah White (12.5 in the going 1:02.54 in the 400. n er. online at hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS .. . Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 4,2013 (*) B5

A ll-A rea cagers can rock the rim

F IR S T T E A M 2012-13 AU.-OBSERVER Chris Dierker, Sr., F, Salem : The Salem BOYS BASKETBALL powerhouse capped off an outstanding FIRST TEAM prep career, earning team MVP and all­ F-Chris Dierker, Salem, Sr. conference honors as the Rocks finished F-Rayvion Croon, Thurston, Jr. with a 14-9 record. G-Josh Priebe, Plymouth, Sr. Dierker, who is planning on playing in G-Josh Mayberry, Canton, Sr. college at Madonna University, used his G-Xzavier Bowen, Thurston, Sr. 6-7 frame to biock out opponents and get G-Nick Daniels, John Glenn, Sr. to the rim for offensive putbacks. He also Chris Dierker Rayvion Croon Josh Priebe Josh Mayberry Xzavier Bowen G-Caieb Hogans, N. Farm ., Sr. Salem Thurston Plymouth Canton Thurston SECOND TEAM displayed on-the-money shooting from F-Jordan Nobles, Canton, Jr. just about anywhere he put the ball up F-lsaac Everette, John Glenn, Jr. from . F-Jeron Rogers, N. Farm., Soph. The team captain averaged 14.7 points G-Josh Campbell, Stevenson, Sr. and 10.7 rebounds and made important ' G-Sterling Sharp, N. Farm ., Sr. contributions in other key categories. He G-Richard Roberts, John Glenn, Sr. averaged 2.6 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.6 G-Dorian Fields, Harrison, Sf. steals per contest. THIRD TEA M "He is our most versatile player with F-Otis Kemutambah, Thurston, Jr. F-Greg W illiam s, Canton, Jr. the ability to play on the perimeter or F-Diante McGowan, Thurston, Sr. inside and is a tremendous threat on both Nick Daniels Caleb Hogans Airdan Nobles Isaac Everette Jeron Rogers F-Scott Gring, Canton, Sr. ends of the floor," said Salem coach Bob G-Kevin Mack, Salem, Sr. John Glenn N. Farm ington Brodie. N. Farmington Canton John Glenn G-Todd Moore, Harrison, Jr. Rayvion Croon, Jr., F, Thurston: A two- G-Jailen Webber, Stevenson, Soph. year starter. Croon was instrumental in FOURTH TEAM leading the Eagles to their second straight F-Ryan Schaffer, Huron Valley, Jr. Class A district championship. The 6-foot-5 F-Valentino Kalaj, Farmingtpn; Sr. forward could score around the rim and F-James Pruitt, John Glenn, Jr. F-Olushakin Cole, Frartklin, Sr. from beyond the three-point arc as his r i G-Midc Noel, Ply. Christian, Sr. 20.2 scoring average attests. Croon, who G-Dwayne Scott, Churchill, Sr. was voted to the WWAC Red all-division G-Juwan Nelson, Clafenceville, Jr. team, yanked down over six rebounds OIAOIOFTHEYEAR a contest and registered 2.47 steals per Jimmy Reddy, Canton gam e. Josh Campbell Sterling Sharp Richard Roberts Dorian Fields Jimmy Reddy HONORABLE MENTION "Rayvion is a pure scorer who has the Stevenson N. Farmington John Glenn Harrison Canton coach O iurchill: Jon Hovermale, Donte Jackson; ability to take over a game," b id Thur­ Franklin: Tyrone Rayford, Alex Anhstrong; ston coach Brian Bates. "He can score Stevenson: Joe Mims; Clarenceville: Austin Douglass, Kimani Dooley; John Glenn: from inside or outside equally well. He is a Dre Blade W ayne: Rio Washington, Juwan tremendous rebounder who has the abil­ Snipes, Josh Lowry; Lutheran W estland: ity to take over the boards. He was vital to Nidc Andrzejewski, A.J. Seitz, Brandon our success this year." Wyman; Huron Valley: Milan Monk; Josh Priebe, Sr., G, Plym outii: The Thurston: Chris Broxton; Xavier Crofford; hard-nosed, never-say-die Priebe was the Bedford Union: Manny Chatman, Jacob main catalyb behind the Wildcats finish­ McKiddie, Jerrime Koger; Garden City: ing strong during the regular season as Tyler Gonzales, Jay Sheppard, Kevin Brown- well as posting the program's first-ever Bayko; Plym oulh: Sid Acharya, Jake Divens, Brendan Swanson, Brian Schmid; Salem : postseason victory (in the districts against Nate Sass; Canton: Ryan Planey, Davon Tay- Novi-Detroit Catholic Central). ior; Plym oulh Christian: Alex Huber, Drew Priebe was by far the top scorer for Plym­ Ibach, Daniel Jipping, Matt Sumner; Farm­ outh, averaging 16.8 points. H^ chipped ington: Justin Banks; North Farm ington: in with 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals per Cameron Darden; Harrison; AJ Freeman. game, and was named to the All-KLAA squad. "Sterling really came into his own his "Josh has been great for us for two senior year," Negoshian said. "He's one years," coach Mike Soukup said. "He is of the most consistent players I have one of the most intense competitors I coached. He brought the same effort have ever been around. I was proud to every day in the gym. He will havfe an have him in my program for four years." outstanding career (at EMU) because of He will continue his basketball career his work ethic. at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, "He's one of the best leaders I've been where he recently signed his national let­ around with the way he leads by example. ter of intent. You know what you're going to get from Josh M ayberry, Sr., G, Canton: The him every day, and it was a 100-percent three-year varsity player and team captain effort no matter if he was sick or hurt." spearheaded Canton's "trifecta," as the Ridiard Roberte: Sr., G, John Glenn: Chiefs won the KLAA South Division, The 6-2 transfer from In kier provided, Kensington Conference and Class A toughness on both ends of the flexor for district titles. The last time the Chiefs ac­ the KLAA South Division eexhampions, complished that feat was 1996. who fell in the district final to eventual Mayberry averaged 13 points per game, state Class A champion Romulus. along with five assists, 3.5 rebouncb and Roberts averaged 10 points per game for 2.5 steals per contest as Canton amassed the 19-4 Rockets. 1 an impressive 17-7 record. "Richard had a solid season," Young said "His ability to get the ball to the open of the All-KLAA choice. "He fought two player on time and score around the rim injuries but still got better and better as was huge for us," coach Jimmy Reddy the season went on." said. "It was an absolute pleasure to coach Dorian Fields, Sr., G, Harrison; The Josh for the last three years." senior guard was one of the most well- For his consistently solid and sometimes rounded players in the area. He was spectacular efforts, Mayberry was named consistent across the statistical spectrum to th e A ll-K LA A squad. with solid numbers in every game. Fields, Xzavier Bowen, Sr., G, Thureton: who averaged 11.5 points, six rebbunds Bowen, a lightning-quick 5-foot-8 guard, and five assists, was effective on defense, defied his modest size and gave his bigger too, having a high number of steals. opponents fits this winter, averaging 16 He will play football and basketball at points and five assists per game. A WWAC Siena Heights University. Red all-division honoree, Bowen shot 70 "Dorian was really an all-around player percent from the free throw line, 36 per­ for us," coach Jason Pickett said. ''He cent from beyond the three-point arc and stepped up his game in all facets this year. close to two rebounds per contest. He also He was our leader in assists and rebounds, frustrated opposing teams by nabbing 2.2 as well as our third-leading scorer He steals per game. could have led us in any number pf cat­ "Xzavier was our leader on and off the egories, but he bought in early this season court this season," said Bates. "He made to what we could do as a team if he func­ this year's team go. He had the ball in his JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tioned as more of a facilitator. hands almost all of the time and made North Farmington's Caleb Hogans was a three-year starter at point guard. "That being said, he never shied from great decisions. He is one of the best ball- taking a clutch shot when the teajn handlers I have seen. He was a very good wants to make sure it's done his way and year," Negoshian said. "He showed tre­ needed it. Dorian has very high motor three-point shooter and was even b ^ er to the best of his ability." mendous improvement in his skill because with the abiiity to make others better as a going to the basket. He scored when he SECOND TEAM of his work over the summer. He's one of passer. His competitive fire led him to be had to and distributed the ball when he Jordan Nobles, Jr., F, Canton: At 6-8, the fiercest competitors I have ever been an above-average defender and rebound­ had to ." Nobles towered over many an opponent around; he truly hates to lose. er. He's had 250 rebounds combined in Nidc Daniels, Sr., G, John Glenn: The in 2012-13, and not just physically. "He was an outstanding leader for a the last two years despite playing on the 6-foot senior guard, a four-year starter, Nobles was a crucial cog in the Canton sophomore with his work ethic and at­ w in g ." became Glenn's all-time career scor­ wheel, both on offense and defense, par­ titude. He deferred to the veteran leaders Coadi pf tiie Year ing leader this season with 1,170 points ticularly in the second half of the season when necessary, and he stepped up and Jim m y Reddy, Canton: Diminutive breaking the mark held for 34 years by when the Chiefs made a charge to the top became the leader when the situation in stature, Reddy continues to ma|ce a Daran Armstrong. of the KLAA South. called for him to be. Doing what he did in big impact on the Canton varsity boys Daniels, who has signed with Oakland The All-KLAA selection made his presence the post as a sophomore speaks volumes basketball program in just four years at University, averaged 17 points per game feit with 10.5 points per game. He also about his ability." th e helm . this season for the 19-4 Rockets, who chipped in with an average of five re­ Josh Cam pbell, Sr., G, Stevenson: The The Chiefs bought in to Reddy's blueprint earned a share of the KLAA South Divi­ bounds and three blocks per game, totals 5-11 senior guard averaged 17.8 points for success: Defend, control the basketball sion title. that will undoubtedly go up in tandem per game, along with 5.5 rebounds and and box out around the rim. "It's been a pleasure to coach Nick for. with more minutes in his senior season. 3.3 assists per game en route to earn All- As a result, not to mention having some four years," Glenn's Dan Young said. "He's "Jordan had an outstanding year at Observer honors for the second year in a extremely talented players on the roster. an outstanding player, all-time leading both ends of the floor," Reddy said. "His row . Canton earned a 17-7 record to capture scorer and a just a great kid." ability to score inside and out along with "Josh is an explosive offensive player that the division, conference and district for Caleb Hogans, Sr., G, N. Farm ington: his ability to block and or change shots at can score multiple ways," Stevenson coach the first tjme since 1996. The senior point guard was an outstand­ the defensive end was paramount to our Brandon Sinawi said. "His ability to get to According to Reddy, the special season ing floor leader, handling the ball with success th is year." the basket opens up his outside shot and was made even more so by the way the aggressiveness and skill against pressure Isaac Everette, Jr, F, John Glenn: The he helped carry our team's offense the team got off the mat after a 2-5 start. from opposing teams. Hogans, who will 6-4 junior forward, who averaged 14 majority of the season." "I couldn't be more proud of our play­ play next season at Spring Arbor Univer­ points and six rebounds per game, led a The two-time All-KLAA pick scored 36 ers," Reddy said. "They showed a ton of sity, averaged 16 points, sfx assists, four talented Glenn front line that won 19 of points on two different occasions this resilience and toughness in turning this steals and three rebounds. He can shoot 23 gam es. season. thing around the last two months, the three or drive to the basket equally Even better things are expected next out "Aside from his scoring ability. Josh's "That doesn't happen unless you have well. Hogans was a three-year starter; he of the All-KLAA selection, who can score basketball instinct is second to none and good players and a quality coaching staff and Sterling Sharp played in two district both inside and outside. he can do whatever is needed to help like I have." finals and won three city championships. "Isaac improved the most of anybody our team win," Sinawi said. "He's one of Reddy tipped his cap to varsity assistant "Caleb was the leader of our team," in our program," Young said. "He does the best pure basketball players to come coaches Tony Wichmann and Matt Dent, coach Todd Negoshian said. "He was everything well. He guards the best player through Stevenson in the last decade." along with junior varsity coaches Dan Col- able to be more of a true point guard in most games and is very humble. He can Sterling Sharp, Sr„ G, N. Farming- ligan and Ryan Waidmann and fr^hman his senior season, and his all-around score and also rebounds yvell." ton: Sharp, an all-area pitcher who has a coach Jason Slaughter. numbers showed it. He's one of the Jeron Rogers, Soph., F, N. Farming- baseball scholarship to Eastern Michigan, All of the coaches are on the same page toughest kids I have ever coached. He ton: In his second season as a starting was another three-year starter for the as far as the Canton boys basketball pro­ is one of the best pure point guards to post player, the 6-foot-6 Rogers averaged Raiders, who were 44-24 during that time. gram is concerned. ever play at North. a double-double with 17. points and 10 re­ The 6-foot-4 senior guard produced 14 Reddy, a former star player at WPstland "Thfe biggest thing he brought was his bounds. He also had two blocks per game. points per game, and his leaping ability John Glenn (the team the Chiefs defeated competitive nature in every practice and In addition to Hogans and Sharp, he was also made him a good rebounder. Sharp in triple overtime to clinch the KLAA game. He's one of the most stubborn kids a big reason the Raiders were 17-6, district averaged seven rebounds, three steals South), also thanked his wife and Canton . I have coached, and that's a huge benefit champions and OAA Red Division runhers- and one block. He and Hogans share the varshy girls soccer coach Jeannine Reddy in making him as successful as he is. He's uptoClarkston. school record with eight triple baskets in » for being so supportive during the four- going to compete and not give in. He ‘'Jeron had an outstanding sophomore o n e gam e. month basketball grind. ______B6.(*) THURSDAY, APRIL 4,2013 o b s e r v e r : & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM ENTERTAINMENT

Local trumpet player celebrates Stan Kenton’s jazz

By Sharon Dargay staff Writer

Bob Lym peris w ill re­ liv e a little ja z z h isto ry Sunday, A pril 7, when he p e rfo rm s Intermission R iff on tru m p et a t M u sic h 5 u C e n te r fo r th e P e ^ fo rm in g A r t s in D e t r o it ‘T m on th e o rig in a l recording. It was a big b it” said Lym peris, 86, of Farm in^on H ills. “Fll probably need a sheet of m u sic in fro n t o f m e. I t ’s b een a lo n g tim e .” Lym peris w ill join the Detroit M asters of M usic Big Band, led by trom­ bonist Ron Kischuk, in playing the song during a concert celebrating the m u sic o f S ta n K ra to n . The concert starts at 5 p.m. at M usic H all, 350 Madison Ave. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door, and are avail­ able through ticketmas- ter.com or the M usic H all box office at (313) 887- 8501. In ad d itio n tp L y m p e ris , Bob Lymperis is the second trumpet player from the right, in die back row. the performance w ill fea­ ture jazz drummer Peter E r s l ^ e ; Jo h n H a m ­ A contem ­ I kept playing, but going worked numerous ven­ I’ve got a list.” er, former first trumpet porary pho­ to sch o o l w a s th e w a y to ues throughout south­ The lengthy list player with the Stan Ken­ to o f Bob go. I jo in e d th e W ayne eastern M chigan. in c lu d e s J e r r y L e w ­ ton Orchestra; trumpet Lymperis of C o n c e rt B a n d .” “When I quit teach­ is, President B ill Clin­ player Johnny Brudell; Farm ington ing the second time ton, Tbny Bennett, Carol an d d ru n u n e r J e r r y Hills Settling down and went back into real Channing, Charlie Parker, M cKenzie of West Bloom­ L y p e r is e a rn e d a te a ch ­ estate I couldn’t spend Johnny llfothis, the Temp­ field, who played with the ing degree and taught tim e p la 3dng. I took a tations, Dinah Shore, (Con­ K e n to n B ig B a n d fro m m usic in Taylor schools, leave of absence for IS nie Stevens and many 1958-1962 and in 1972. then worked for a while y e a r s .” m o re. After recording two in real estate, before He started playing Today, Lym peris is on records for Capitol vised piece and the tune “I came home and my going back into the class­ again in 1975 with A e the board of A e Detroit Records in 1943, Stan b e ca m e a h it. mother said, ‘Stan Ken­ room as a math teacher Farmington Commu­ Federation of M usicians, K en to n ’s b an d b ecam e yon calle4 you.’ I said, in Hazel Park schools. nity Band. That quick­ Local 5, and he continues one of the most popu- , Jobbing around ‘Mom, that’s Stan Ken­ During his teaching ly led to gigs with Aus­ to p e rfo rm . lar wartime ja^ groups. Lym peris, a Detroit ton!’ So I called him and career, Lym peris, who tin Moro band and play­ “I ju s t p la y e d a t a A fter W orld W ar 11, it con­ native, began playing he told me he was looking is m arried and has three ing back up for celeb­ church. I was part of a tinued to record for Cap­ trumpet when he was 10 fo r a tru m p et p la y e r. I sa t children, continued to rities appearing at the brass quintet with a choir ito l an d w a s am ong th e an d w ith en co u ra g em en t in an d th e y h ire d m e .” perform . He played.pol- Macomb Center for the for Easter services. I’ve first big ja ^ bands to from various teachers, W ith S ta n K en to n ’s ka m usic in a band for Performing Arts. done a lo t o f sm a ll b a n d . incorporate Afro-Cuban co n tin u ed to p la y th ro u g h band, Lym peris toured a sh o w b ro a d c a st lo c a l­ “I started working a p la 3dng,” he said. “I liked rhytluns into its music. high school W hile still at extensively, recorded, ly on W XYZ, worked lot. I played for so many th e b ig ban d s tu ff, b u t I Lym peris played with M acKenzie High, he sat performed on live racho in back-up bands and people over the years. like the little stuff, too.” the band from 1945-46 in with a band, playing broadcasts, shared the and in 1948. H is room­ the “swing shift dm ce” sta g e w ith n u m ero u s mate at the time, anoth­ at the Grande Ballroom celebrities and even end­ e r tru m p et p la y e r n am ed in Detroit After gradu­ ed up in a scene from a Ray Wetzel, arranged the ation he performed with movie called Talk About r piece that Lym peris w ill B ill Gale and “jobbed a Lady. p la y on Sunday. around,” getting gigs “I w a s on th e ro a d w ith O b s e r v e d & E c c e n t r ic “At the end of the at clubs, ballrooms, sit­ Stan and my dad used to hometownllfe.com night the crowd would ting in with other bands. write to me and say, come MEDIA th in out. I t w a s slo w one T h e W a lled L a k e C a sin o , b a c k an d go to s c h o o l” A GANNCTT COMPANY night and we started fool­ Edgewater Park, and the Lym peris took a break ing around, playing a Graystone Ballroom were from die band in 1947, blues type thing,” Lym ­ am ong a fe w o f h is con­ returned for one more peris recalled. “When c e r t v e n u e s. H e h ad ju s t y e a r an d th en q u it to *- they were looking for a returned to Detroit ^ e r attend Wayne State Uni­ *B sid e ’ fo r a re c o rd , S tan touring in Pennsylva­ v e rs ity . sa id , ‘L e t ’s do th a t th in g nia and New York, when “I made the right deci­ S u r p r i s i n g we were doing the oth­ he discovered that Gale sion. I could see that er night.”’ Wetzel offered had recommended him to b e in g on th e ro a d w a s a to arrange the impro- StanKentoni tough way to go. I’m glad * p e o p le GET OUT* a ll over tow ni

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The Vagina Monologues’ selling out in Plymouth

By Sharon Dargay staff Writer

Bar^oot Producdons’ next show— EveEns^ s The Vc^gina Monologues — isa)popular,thePl3nn- outh theater has sold out of ticketsandaddedaperfoF- mance, aU before the pro­ duction (qrens. “I thhik it’s bo:ause, num­ ber on^ we have a lot of new facK at Barefoot, and they are selling tickets ’ said Susan The cast of "The Vagina Monologues." staged by Barefoot Inspire Theatae's set for its production of "Rumors." The staircase and backdrop vyill be Storey, vice preddent in Productions, Includes Susan Storey, (top); Jeanne Poulet, Junked u n l^ the group can find adequate storage space by May 1. (second row, left) Jessey Gobi, Mary Tiablac, ang Samaiitiia director of the upcoming Lowry; (3iris Steves (bottom, left), Chelsey Mellon, Alex performance. Bauer, Amanda Durham and Adriana Acosta. Members ‘They’re new to the s ^ e not pictured are Collette Cullen, Jeanne Pruett Caroline Westland theater seeks new building and are excited to do this Ranidn, Ederique Goudia, Jennifer Jelsema, and Faithanne piece. A lot of times you M elow don’t have the pppoitunity B y S h a ro n D a rg a y to do it I fs done on die col- staff Writer 1 ^ stage.” 15 tickets had already sold a cool ending th k is a group for the 8 pjn. April 13 ^ w , effort, induding the audi­ Inspire Theatre needs are performed in Feb­ w hidi was added to the ru a • ence.” y o u r h e lp fin d in g a n ew ruary, as part of V-Day, . Money raised through a The show w ill indude all hom e. an international celebrar drawing at the show vidll The community theater don that includes re a d ily benefit First Step, west­ must move costumes, of Ensler’s work and con- ern Wayne Clountj^s proj­ works, such as “pooked props, electronic equip­ sdousn^s-raising events to ect on domestic and sex­ Braids” and “Com ort ment and sets firom its ual vidfflce. Repr^enta- W om ea” c u rre n t lo ca tio n in W est- and girls called “V-Day.” tiv^ from First Step also “T h is is lik e gpld. I fs real­ land by M ay 1. Its the­ Storey, who is directing w ill te on hand at eadi per­ ly fun and ifs go^ for the ater school’s upcoming the production, decided to formance with informaticHi community to ktiow we’ve performance. The B a llad stage the show this mcmth about its s e r v ic e . gotahotcommodrty.Iwant- cfGopher Gap, needs a b ^ u se it would have been A cast of 15 women from ^ to sd l out, naturally, but stag e an d th e c a s t o f L a r ­ Inspire Theade's sign stands outside the Warren Road too close to a main stage Plymouth, Canton, North 1 never thought (his would r y S h u e ’s The Fareigjier, Light and Life Free Methodist Church, in Westiand. The show at die theater in Feb ville, Livonia, Westland, sen out like Ifs too I^ ir e ’s next production, theatre must move out of the church by May 1. ruary. Detroit; Ann Arbor and e m tin g .” needs rehears^ space. “Everyone else do^ it in Holland— approrimate- Mendtership in Barefoot “We can’t raise money the theater’s choice of Fisher said he didn’t February. This timing was ly a three-hour drive, one­ Productions is $10 armual- or make money because plays, including The Fo r­ intend to disparage the better. A pril works nicely,” way from the theater— ly and comes with tickets w e c a n ’t p u t sh o w s on,” e ig n er, a com edy. c h u rc h w h en h e c ^ e d S t o r ^ s ^ win bring the monologue to one mainstag^ show and sa id W end y H a rd y , a “W e h ad a m ee tin g ■ fo r h e lp in fin d in g a n ew The show wiU run Friday- to life. voting rights. Me m em b er o f In s p ire T h e ­ an d th e y a sk e d m e to sp a ce. Sunday, ^ iril 5-7 and Sat­ ‘The pr^entation is atre’s leadership team. e^ lain why we chose it “W e w a n t to le t o u r urday, A pril 13, at the the­ something like you’ve never much as they want “What we really need is CTke Foreigner) a n d how p a tro n s kn o w w e ’r e lo o k­ ater, 240 N l\i^ ^ Plymouth. seen before. We’re not real­ For more infomiaticni somebody that believes we’d change it. I said I in g fo r a p la c e a n d w e Tlckels are sold out for the ly using (reading) s c r^ . about Barefoot l¥oducti(ms in our dreams and om: d id n ’t fe e l a t lib e rt y to n ^ h e lp ,” he sa id . April 6-7 performances. There is interpretation of visit wtvw.justgobarefooL fu tu re an d c a n h e lp u s chanjge someone’s work Anyone with ideas for a Earlier this week, a handful the pistes. Ifs not acting, com. lb reserve tickets for financially or can support a n d I d id n ’t se e a p ro b ­ n ew lo ca tio n m a y c a ll th e of ticketo were available for but ifs interpretive the­ The Vagina Mondogu^ call us in getting a building. lem with the subject mat­ ±eater at (734) 751-7057. theSpm , AprilSshowand ater,” Storey said. “We have (734)560-1493. I f w e c a n fin d som eone ter because it was a play who can go into apart- where the good guys won nership with us or some­ and the bad guys lo st” th in g to g et u s on o u r fe e t Fisher said the theater — because once we got had edited some soipts things rolling, we’d be in the past as a result of i able to start making mon­ the chprch’s concerns e y a g a in .” over strong language or Members are looking sc e n e s se t in b a rs. for 3,000 square feet of “I f th e p la y h a s sw ear- spac®ittWayne, West-, ing;orimuddng - ^ d , Livonia, Garden w d’v e trie d to lim it i t W e or Bedford. Len to ld th em w e w ould t r y her, theater direc­ our best to not cross t^ t tor, said the group is talk­ line, but we weren’t sure ing to “everyone we can where that line was. I fs a think of” and has reached nebulous line.” out to p a tro n s v ia F a c e - book. Time to leave “T h e re ’s a lo t o f r e t a il T h e R e v . D a v id Pow - sp a c e , b u t it co m e s w ith a le s s , p a sto r o f th e c h u rch , p ric e . W e don’t n e c e ssa r­ said that although the ily w an t to go in to in d u s- im p en d in g m ove m a y t ^ , but that seems to appear abrupt it was not b e th e o n ly th in g w e ca n a surprise. afford. Fve even consid­ “F ir s t o f a ll th e ir le a se e re d B n d in g a ho u se to was up,” Powless said. rent,” he said. “He (Fisher) told one of T h e th e a tre w o rk ed our board members that out of a church base­ th e y p la n n e d on b e in g out m en t in D e a rb o rn fo r it s o f th e re b y a c e rta in p o in t h r s t f o u r y e a rs an d th en this summer. Thgy’ve ^ m oved to W a rre n R o ad b ^ n l(X)ldng f or quite a lig h t an d L if e F r e e M eth- while for another space. o d M C h u rc h in W estland I f s ju s t h a rd to waUc fo r th e p a st 4 1/2 y e a rs , away from a good deaL” F is h e r sa id i Powiess said the theater “The church offered us n eed ed to m ove i f it w ant­ g re a t re n t an d it ’s b e en a ed to “have more free- , fun space.” dom o f e x p re ssio n in th e Fisher said he received plays they choos^.” a n e -m a il fro m th e “W e thought th is w a s church last week, saidng th e b e st tim e .” that it was time for ^ e P o w le ss c a lle d th e th e ­ group to leave. H e called ater “good people” and d ie n o tice a b ru p t an d sa id said some of his church it stemmed from church members are involved in Buy 1 entree. leaders’ concerns over the group. ' Get 1 entree

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T he ripe olive is one of the most versatile tio n a l ch e e se p la te , th e re a re a n u m b e r o f c re ­ foods in the pantry. W hile delicious on its ative ways to enjoy tapenade, including: own, olives ^ o add flavor to a number of — M ix in g w ith so u r c re a m fo r a z e s ty d ip . dishes from soups and salads to appetizers and — As a spread on sandwiches entrees. One dish, that features oUves predomi­ — Spooned on ta«>s with lettuce, tomatoes and nantly and is as versatile as its main ingredient, ch e e se is tapenade. — S tu ffe d in to c h ic k e n b re a sts fo r a fla v o rfu l Tapenade originated in Provence, France, as a k ic k simple m ixture of chopped olives, with various — S p re a d on p izz a dough an d topped w ith herbs and spices and is often used as a spread ch e e se an d v e g g ie s on crackers or a condiment. There are many dif­ For more recipes featuriog California Ripe ferent recipes for tapenade, and the first step is Olives, visit www.Cal01ive.org . selecting the type of olive to use. Green and black C ^ o m ia Ripe Olives are perfect because of California W ine Country Tapenade their m ild taste and ability to blend w ell with oth­ Prep time; 1 0 m i n u t e s er flavors, lb ensure you are purchasing Califor- C hill tim e: 1 hour Mexican Tapenade -u ia R ip e O liv e s, c h e c k th e la b e l to se e i f th e y ’r e a M akes 8 to 10 servings product of the U.S. Tapenades are as varied as they are delicious, cup chopped shallots widi consistencies that range from a spreadable % cup chopped smoked sun-dried tomatoes M exican Tapenade paste to a chunky, salsa-like m ixture. And their 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil flavors can span the globe, from Greek and Mexi­ 2 tablespoons-white balsamic vinegar P r e p tim e: 10 m inutes can to Asian and French. 2 cloves garlic, minced C hill tim e: 1 hour Good quality tortilla chips A simple ripe olive base is all you need to cre­ 1 6-ounce can California Green Ripe Olives, well drained M akes 8 to 10 servings ate a world of flavor. 1 6-ounce can California Black Ripe Olives, well drained D rain olives w ell and Here are three very different approaches to % cup lightly packed fresh basil 2 6-ounce cans California Ripe Olives, place in a food processor tapenade. The first is inspired from where the Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste well drained with all rem aining ingre­ olives come from — California— and includes Crackers or toasted baguette slices 14 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro dients except chips. Pulse garhc, shallots and fresh basiL The second has Place shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olive ieaves on and off until finely a Mexican flair with chipotle peppers and fresh oil, vinegar and garlic in a food processor 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil chopped. Cover and chill cilantro. Finally, it’s East-meets-West with an and pulse on and off until finely chopped. 2 tablespoons lime juice for 1 hour. (M ay be pre­ Asian-inspired version that balances the mild Add olives, basil, salt and pepper and pulse 2 cloves garlic, minced pared 1 day ahead.) Serve olive flavors with spicy Sriracha and fresh gin­ again until chopped. Cover and chill for 1 2 green onions, sliced with tortilla chips or use ger. hour. (M ay be prepared 1 day ahead.) Serve 1 canned chipotle pepper plus 2 tea­ as a sandwich spread or in Although delicious with crackers and a tradi­ with crackers or toasted baguette slices. spoons adobo sauce from can quesadillas or tacos.

Spicy Asian Tapenade

Prep tim e: 10 m inutes and pulse on and off until Cook tim e: 5 m inutes finely chopped. Cover and C hill tim e: 1 hour ch ill for 1 hour. M akes 8 to 10 servings M eanwhile for dippers, Tapenade; preheat oven to 400“F and 2 6-ounce cans California Ripe Olives, line 2 baking sheets with well drained foil. Cut won ton wrappers 'A cup minced onion in half and place on baking 2 tablespoons olive or peanut oil sheets; coat w ith olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unsea­ spray and season lightly soned) with salt. Bake for 5 m in­ 1 'A tablespoons grated fresh ginger utes or until golden brown. 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce For cups, preheat oven to 14 teaspoon sesame oil 350“F. Spray won ton wrap­ 2 cloves garlic, minced pers on both sides with Crispy Won Ton Dippers; olive oil cooking spray. 24 square won ton wrappers, each cut Press into 24 m ini m uffin into 2 triangles cups, pressing all the way Olive oil cooking spray into the bottom. Bake for Sea salt to taste 10 to 12 m inutes or until Crispy Won Ton Cups; golden brown; let cool. 24 square won ton wrappers Serve with tapenade. Olive oil cooking spray Place all tapenade ingre­ Spicy Aslan Tapenade dients in a food processor — Courtesy Fam ily Features online at hometownlife.com RELIGION Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 4,2013 (*)• B9

Solve mystery with bid at purse auction

View Online www.hometownlife.com There’s more to an upcoming them with different things — usu­ open communication with Christ Obituaries. Memories & Remcmberancra purse auction at Faith Communi­ a lly w ith a th em e (b u t not a lw a y s), gives you an even greater sense How to reach us: ty Wesleyan Church than meets the like ‘garden piu'se,’ with all kinds of security.” 1.600-579-7355 • fax 313-498-4968 ■ [email protected] e y e . of gardening things or ‘relaxing The event also w ill include light Som e 30 p u rse s — a t la s t co un t piu*^’ with bubble bath, a book, refreshments. — w ill go to the highest bidder candle and lotions — and auction The bidding w ill start at $S. Deadlines: Mday. 4:15 pan. for Sunday paper Saturday, April 13, at the Livonia th em o ff.” Paiticipants must be over IS years W ednesd^. 9:4S a.m.,ror Thursday paper church’s “Women of Faith” M ys­ The church held its first purse . o ld to b id . ' te r y P u rs e A u ctio n . auction last year in conjunction “We encourage the ladies to Participants w ill get a chance with a speaker. This year’s speaker bring their men. It just adds to BLEEKER, to see the item s before the bid­ is Angela Morgan, director of the the fun. They seem to encour­ M A R IL Y N J . ding starts at 5 p.m., but won’t be church’s Wednesday Night Kids age the ladies to keep bidding.” 88, a resident of Davenport, Io­ allowed to look inside them. Each Program. She will'use items, such Proceeds w ill beneht “Women wa, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Trinity, Bettendorf. purse w ill be filled with a collec­ as keys, a cell phone, wallet, nor­ of Faith” and Faith Communi­ Services in the. Detroit, Michigan tion of “m ystery” goods that w ill be m ally found in a purse to illustrate ty’s 2nd Service. area will be held at a later date. revealed ^ e r A e bidding ends. h e r ta lk . The church also accepts dona­ Halligan McCabe DeVries Fu­ D e D O N A , I “At our meeting we were brain­ “Each item w ill have a point. tions of purses filled with m ys­ neral Home, Davenport is assist­ ing the family with arrange­ LENNALOJLRAESE | storming for fundraisers that As an example, cell phone: some­ tery item s. ments. Marilyn Joy was bom on WITT w ou ld b e a lit t le d iffe re n t an d be thing to communicate w ith ... i f • Call Cisney at (248) 471-1322 July 27, 1924 in Detroit, Michi-, Age 92, of Novi, Michigan, for fun for everyone,” wrote M ary Cis- you need to communicate with to register. gan, a daughter of Harold E. and mally of Plymouth, MI ant Gladys W. (LOe) Joy. Marilyn n ey, in m e -m a il to th e Observer. the Lord, all you need to do is Faith Community W esleyan Longboat Key, Fl|, passed awag was manied to David L. H el^ peacefully in her |sleep on Sun­ “We figured, what do ladies enjoy pray,” Cisney said. “Having a Church is located at 14560 Mer- Jr. and later was united in mar­ day, March 24, 2013. A owning a lot of (besides shoes), cell phone is good to have to give rim an, Livonia. riage to Henry G. Bleeker. In ing of fiiends and family will well, purses. And what fun to fill you a sense of security. Having B y S h a r o n D a r g a y lieu of flowers, memorials may held at Harry J. Will Funei be made to Susan G. Komen for Home at 37000 |w. Six Mi: the Cure. She is survived by her Road (at Newburgh) Livonii, daughters: Sharon (James) Puff­ Michigan 48152 on' April 6, er, Asheville, NC, and Heidi 2013 beginning at jl:00 PM, coij- REUGION CALENDAR (Robert) Herman, Davenport; cluding with a memorial service step-daughter, Pamela (Brent) at ^:00 PM. The iliterment serr - Send items for the religion program vwll include music Location: St. Genevieve Johnson, Aurora, CO; and her ice will be private at a later date. calendar to Sharon Dargay at by Debussy, Bartok, Joplin, . Catholic School, 28933 loving grandchildren and grek- . Leima Lorraine was bom in D< - [email protected]. Prokofiev, and Gershwin, Jamison, Livonia grandchildren. She was preceded troit in 1920. She j attended Plj- in death by her husband, Henry, among o^ers. Complimenta­ mouth High Schoql and gradua’ -. Details: Accepting reg­ her parents, and a sister, Joann ed in 1939. She was a membdr April ry refrehments will be served istration for the 2013-14 Hafke. Online remembrances' o f . the Professional Busine^ at intermission school year for grades 1-8, and condolences may be ex­ Women’s Club an^ the National BLOOD DRIVE Contect (248) 476-8860; full and half-day kindergar­ pressed to the family by visiting Association of Realtors. L. Lor­ Marilyn’s obituary at raine worked as a real estam H m e ^ a te : 1-7 p.rh. Friday, www.nardinpark.org ten, Young 5's, preschool www.hmdfimeralhome.com agent for over 30 years in Ply- April 26 HLM for ages 3 and 4. Flexible rpoutb and Noithvjlle Michigail, payment plans and tuitio.n as well as Sarasota Florida. Lo catio n : Prince of Peace Lu­ H m eJD ate: 7:30 p.m. HAttiGXN-McC’ABbJDeYaiES theran Church, 37775 Palmer, assistance is available. The Lorraine is preceded in death by W e d n ^ a y , April ,17 her husband of 31 years, Elmqr W ^ a n d . student population is di­ Location: Northwet Unitar­ verse and class size is small. M. Witt, and of 13 years, M. Contact For appointments John DeDona, sonj Leon PasiulL ian Universalist Church, 23925^ The April 19 open house * call (734) 722-1735 or (800) and brother, Harold Welch. Sx^- Northwestern Highway, is specifically for parents RED-CROSS vivors include Sons’ Glen Wi)t Southfield interested in sending their (Maty) of Maumee, OH., Ron CAMPENROLUMENT Details: "Homeland: Four children to the kindergar­ Witt (MaryAnn) j of Durham, Rich Ridenour, Ceft) and N. C., daughters’ Gale Win Portraits of Native Action," ten or Young 5 program. Tbne/Date: Now through Brandon Ridenour will Amyx (Charles) of Plymoutt), May 31 profiles sb u g g le of Native Parents and children will perform Sunday, April 7, af MI., Gladys Witt Strain (James); Location: Consuming Rfe American leaders who are spend an afternoon in 10 grandcmidren, Kimberly Witt Nardin Park United Meth­ Cook, Kristina Witt, Justin Sokol Christian Center, 31463 Ann taking on powerful energy either the Young 5 or odist Church, Farmington companie and government kindergarten class. Their (LeAim), Adam S^ikol (Steph^ Arbor Trail, We^and OLIVERSON, nie Boiik), Jay Strain (Ann), Je|f Hills. agendes to protect the envi­ children vyill listen to a J A M E S J . D e ta ils: The Center is enroll­ Strain (Jenna), Jamie Strain ronm ent The film is a tribute story, do a craft and meet Age 89, March 31, 2013. Be­ ing kids and teens, age 5-15, (Amy), Eric Witt,j Martha Witt ton Hills to grassroots organizing. A teachers, friends and enjoy loved husband of Sara. Dear fa­ Santlucia (Remo), Daria Wifi, for its six-week Bible/Home- ther of James E., Lynda (Mi­ discussion and refrehments a snack. and 13 great-graiidchildren. (n work Enrichment Camp that Details: The Macomb chael) Gattyan, Gary E. (Susan) follow the film lieu of flowers, memorial dona­ w ill run July 8-Aug. 16. Full Chorale, Macomb Chamber Contact: Ann Tonissen, and Sheiyl Buddenborg. Grand­ tions may be made to Fox Rub father of 9. Great-grandfather of day sesio ns are $700 and Singers and the Macomb Contecfc (248) 35444^; principal, at atonissen® Scholarship Fund! 41000 13 Handbell Choir, B ells Voix www.nor^wetuu.org stgenevieve.org or Phyllis 26. Great great grandfather of 4. Mile Road,. Novi, Michigah a half-day is $480. Famili^ Brother of Joyce Thompson and will perform. Gc»pel Mass by Chudzinski, preschool 48377 or Oakland Talking Book get a $25 discount for added FILM Beverly Chamberlain. Visitation Service for the Blit)d and Handj-, American comppser, Robert and Young 5's director, at Thursday 2pm until the 7:30pm siblings for the full day rate; TIme/Date: 6:30 p.m. Satur­ capped, Rochester! Hills Public '$ 10 discount for the half-day Ray will be featured. Also pchudzinski@stgenevieve. Funeral Service at the John N. Library, 500 Oldej Town Road, day, April 27 Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, rate. A non-refundable $100 included on the program are org Rochester, MI 48307. *1 Location: St Michael 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford registration fee at the time a variety of choral styl^from Rd. and Cherry Hill), Garden Lutheran Church, 7000 N. POMEGRANATE GUILD of enrollment secures a place the Renaissance to popular City. Memorials suggested to SIDDALL, DALE Sheldon, Canton Time/Date: 1 p.m. Sunday, at camp. All tuition must be musical selections. Admission Mott Children’s Hospital. March 19, 1922-Mirch 28, 2013 April 14 www.santeiufiineralbome.com paid in full by May 31. Cost is free. A free-wili offering D etails: The church and Services on Thursday, April 4, Location: Prentis Apart­ 2013, 10am, at (Jpeen of Peace indude the registration fee, will be taken. R^^hments AAA Pregnancy R^ource Santeiu Funeral Home ments Community Room, Catholic Church; W120 E. Ken­ snacks, materials for class, w ill be provided Center, show the film, "Oc­ located on 10 Mile east of tucky Ave, Aurora 80012 tutoring in most subjects and Contact (248) 47^584 tober Baby," which telis the story of a woman adopted Greenfield in Oak Park. assessment teting CONORT by loving Rargnts^fter,,, D e ta ils : Linda l^ublin wiJI , Conlacb Melanie Staten or Time/Date: 2 p.m., Sunday, a failed abortion. Free lead an evil eye bracelet Sylvia Brown at (734) 266- April 7 child care will be provided. project. There is a $2 mate­ 2293 Location: Nardin Park United Snacks will be available. The rials,fee. Bring a clipboard CONCBIT Methodist Church, 29BS7 W. film is not recommended if you have one. The group nme/Date: 4 p.m., Sunday, 11 Mile, Farmington Hills for children under 13 also will.prepare its display April 7 D eb lls: Brandon Ridenour, Contact: (734) 459.3333 for the Farmington Festivai o f the Arts, "Color the Location; St John Lutheran principal trumpet player bf O P E N H O U S E Church, located on Gill Road the Canadian Brass, performs World," April 18-20 , TIme/Date: Noon-2 p.m. ho.metownlife com between Grand River Ave., a free concert Rich Ridenour Contact: Judy Galperin at Sunday, April 14; 1-2:30 and Freedom Road, Farming- accompanies on piano. The (248) 661-5337 p.m. Friday, April 19

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Co-op foreebsure differs By Robert ivieisner GuestColumnist

Q: Can you give me some information about a foreclosure in a ejo-op, as opposed to a condo? A: First, you get rid of the person not pajring the m ^tenance fees and you get a new shareholder liable for future obligalkons. In most instances in a co­ op, a corporation has a first lien on tbe share so it is ahead of the bank and gets paid ^ fpll Police advocate sm arts when before the b a i^ gets dim e one. I f thebajd r fo reclo ses it com es to hom e security aifd takes bhek the apartm ent, By Julie Brown to open a dpor. “They look etched in stone,” she said. where,” she said, noting Can­ in m o st staff W riter really pret^ and they have “We do try to work with peo­ ton’s crime is mostly proper­ in^ances, a the beveled glass. You \yant ple.” Weather can sometimes ty focusing on larceny from subsequent Lt. Debra Newsome of the really a solid, solid doon” cause false alarms, she said, autois and home invasions. sale is still Robert Meisner Canton Police Department Homeowners of^en put ' adding you can be cited for Home invasions usually hap­ su b ject knows exterior illumii^a- a dowel in a sliding door’s repeated human error. pen when the home is emp­ to board tioh goes a long way toward track to prevent entry from Pets can cause trouble with ty, she said, Often during the approval, just like making your home less of a optside. Newsome said plac­ motion-activated alarms, and day when people are at work. any other prospective break-in target. es like Home Depot and Newsome doesn’t believe Whether vacationing or work­ p u rch aser o f a co-op “Illuminate your house,” Low e’s' se ll m any b races fo r those are necessary. ing, you can use a TV or radio imit. Moreover, if the said Newsome, special ser­ various doors and windows, “That’s huge,” she said of to create noise inside. bank wants the shares vices lieutenant for the Can­ but you always have to think keeping an eye out for your Por vacationers, a TV or transferred to it, it ton department. “I like the about fire Safety when getting neighbors. “Knowing who radio can be put on a tim­ has to pay all of the motion ones.” The motion- out quickly from inside, she your neighbors are, know­ er. Newsome said to vary back charges Snd has activated lights let you know emphasized. ing their patterns.” Conununi- light timers, rather than the to stay ciurent going if someone’s approaching ■ Newsome said many peor ty Watch in Canton and simi­ same rigid pattern every day: forward. Unfortimately, yo u r home. pie put screws in tracks to lar programs in other commu­ “Make it appear as though the opposite i^ the case “Thieves are looking for keep windows from going nities help: “Now, most people you’re home.” in the condo situation. concealment,” she said. aU A e fyay up, and there are don’t know their neighbors,” She also said to lock car There is usually a “Anything you can do to also manufactured items for she said, adding you should doors, remove valuables and bank ahead of me harden the target is what we that. Thieves can easily get only confide vacation plans in take your garage door opener. qondo association so in tell people.” through just a plain screen a neighbor you trust.' You should lock your interior a condo foreclosime, Many people install home open in warm weather, she Newsome also said snow garage door as well. unless there h|s been alarm systems, the lieuten­ said. removal and mowing are key “And definitely lock your an assigmnent of die ant said, and advertise that Newsome and her depart­ when you’re away, sdong with doors. Roll up your windows. m ortgage afte^* the outside their home with a ment have a booklet, “How having newspapers stopped If you see something suspi­ association liep is window sign. She also advo­ Secure Is Your Home?,” avail­ and mail held. She shovels the' cious, don’t w ait. You’re not recorded, the bank Will cates for good locks on win­ able there. It lists a number driveway for her neighbor bothering us, that’s our job,” take priority, but this dows and doors. of hojfne se cu rity tips. who’s away. she said of calling the non­ issue is the subject of ' A solid front door is best, Canton like other commu­ “A ll it does is advertise to emergency number. “Ju st, a case where the condo Newsome said, rather than nities has a false alarm ordi­ somebody you’re not home,” c a ll.” association is seeking one with a window a thief nance which begins with a Newsome said. leave to appeal with can break and reach through couple warnings. “It’s not “Crime happens every­ [email protected] the Michigan Supreme Court. :

Q: My neighbor just dedicated some iand to the HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-WAYNE COUNTY city, but, frankiy, i beiieve i had adverse possession 2480 Woodmont Dr E $180,000 T h ^ are the area residential real 49290 Freestone Dr $312,000 19310 Garfield $35,000 to a substantial iJortion estate dosings recorded the week .GARDEN CITY 49302 Freestone Dr $337,000 20600 Glenmore $14,000 of that land before it was of Dec. 3-7,2012, at the Wayne, 33721 Alta St $40,000 18744 Grande Vista Dr $160,000 25397 Ivanhoe $31,000 32212 Alviri St $34,000 738 Grandview St $620,000 15837 Kinloch $13,000 dedicated. I think there is County Register of Deeds office. 215 Helen St $60,000 47820 Manorwood Dr $620,000 17544 Macarthur $45,000 a statute barring adverse Listed below are cities, addresses, 33451 Kathryn St $69,000 18086 Maple Hill Ct $396,000 9051 Nathaline $54,000 possession against the and sales prices. LIVONIA 19555 Mariner Ct $70,000 9229 Riverview $40,000 16020 Alpine Dr $237,000 613 Novi St $233,000 WESTLAND government, so do I have 34950 /Lndrea Ct $275,000 49298 Parkshore Ct $570,000 38358/Lbruzzi Dr $218,000 any chance? CANTON 11446 Brookfield St $143,000 50431 Rose Ter >$578,000 7424 August Ave $85,000 A: You are best 11473 Cavell St $85,000 48902 Running Trout Ln $370,000 33921 Avondale St $120,000 48298 Chesterfield Dr S $360,000 advised tosee 14147 Deering St 39668 Southwind Ln $234,000 1228EFranctonCt $175,000 $88,000 7662 Cherrywobd Dr $167,000 15118 Fairfield St $27,000 18417 Stoneridge Ct $775,000 37771 Colonial Dr $45,000 a condemnation 45482 Fountain View Dr $305,000 18620 Filmore St 41885 Waterfall Rd $273,000 and/or real estate 50149 Jackson Ln $248,0(X> $75,000 32617 Fairchild St $34,000 15097 Inkster Rd PLYMOUTH 8453 May AppieCt $214,000 $33,000 34615 Ford Rd $31,000 attorney in ybur 11446MayiFieldSt 48040 Ashwood Dr $415,000 8433 Hugh St 44 0 ^ N Umberland C r $165,000 $127,000 $63,000 jurisdiction, but in 17526 Parklane St 165 Hamilton Ave 44227 Postmili Ct $146,000. $190,000 $150,000 35106 June Dr $16,000 35197 Vargo St $280,%0 40955 Ivyvitood Ln $201,000 8270 Perrin Ave a recent case from 2455 Premier Ln $77,000 $86,000 32818 Vermont St $129,000 790 York St $100,000 1455 S John HixSt $43,000 the appellate court 41854 Ravenwood St $140,000 REDFORD 43509 W Arbor Way Dr $64,000 14081 W arner Ct $143,000 30471 Steinhauer St $65,000 in Washington State, NORTHVILLE 1954WilshireSt 1 2 2 iW C r ^ ia r $160,000 18717 Denby $36,000 $85,000 the court indicated 49650 Warren Rd $200,(N)0 18222 Cascade Dr $470,000 11386 Garfield $47,000 on a case with 16196 Crystal Downs E $543,000 15220 Garfield $8,000 sim ilar facts that the statute providing immunity from adverse possession HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTiONS-OAKLAND COUNTY on a governmental entity did not apply These are the area residential ^ 51 Yorkshire Rd $122,000 22057 Atlantic Pointe $58,000 407% Lenox Park Dr $225,000 when the adverse BLOOMFIELD HILLS 29921 Greenboro St $155,000 47346 Scarlet DrN $230,000 real estate dosings recorded the possession had w eek of Nov. 19-23,2012, at the 5060 Forest Way $320,000 34070 Harlowshire St $78,000 30240 Viewerest Dr $233,000 3875 Lakeland $850,000 31452 Hunters CirdeQr $127,000 39805 Village Wood Ln $60,000 occurred while the Oakland County Register of Deeds 1149lvyglenar, $194,000 35663 Johnstown Rd $213,000 47250 W 11 MileRd $90,000 property was Still office. Listed below are cities, ad­ 750 Kennebec Ct $450,000 21779 Manchester Ln $272,000 SOUTH LYON privately owned. In dresses, and sales pries. 3698 South Blvd $150,000 34024 Northwick St $223,000 54905 Brentwood Dr $40,000 1910 Tiverton Rd $2,200,000 21156 Parklane St $209,000 24627 Brompton Way $40,000 effect, because the 6984 Woodbank Dr $170,000 29800 W 12 Mile Rd $55,000 ' 24356 Glenwood Dr $40,000 adverse poose|ssion BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BEVERLY HILLS 27653 W Echo Vly Unit 212$51,000 1156 Horseshoe Dr $240,000 was against a private 12% Coppenwood Dr $660,000 LATHRUP VILLAGE 24419 Martindale Rd $184,000. 18991 Buckingham Ave $160,000 owner and was 488 Fox Hills Dr S#A -7 $55,000 . 17551 Redwood $140,000 185 Wellington $160,000 31503 Sieepy Hoiiow Ln $450,000 COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MILFORD SOUTHFIELD complete before the BINGHAM F ^ S 6124BorowyDr $193,000 973 Manderly Dr $190,000 27590 Bradford Ln $149,000 dedication, title had 24094 Bingham Pointe Dr $405,000 2015 Glen Iris Dr $167,000 740Ridgeside $150,000 30130 Brentwood $69,000 vested in the adverse 29750 Bristol Ln $341,000 NOVI . BIRMINGHAM 3276 Lochmore Ct $200,000 19447 Nadol Dr $79,000. possessor and the 3785 Thomas Ct $196,000 24445 BOrderhill $152,000 30271 Spring River Dr $85,000 former owner had no 1171EUncolnSt $400,000 FARMINGTON 21943 Clover Ln $250,000 WHITE LAKE 385 Femdale Ave $299,000 33976 Glenview Dr $138,000 24373 Fairway Hills Dr $135,000 737 Hilltop br $203,000 interest to pa^s to the 1898 Henrietta St $198,000 FARMINGTON HILLS 44625 Huntington Dr $130,000 964 Sunnybeach Blvd $67,000 c ity . j 608 Humphrey Ave $610,000 30879 Jasper Rdg $130,000 1516 W Lincoln $281,000 32239 Alameda St $57,000 Robert M. M eisner is a lawyer and author of Condominium Opera­ REAL ESTATE BRIEFS tion: Getting Started & Staying on thk Right Investors , cuss the internal workings Track, second edition, e -m a il [email protected] . 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