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PIPELINE Plymouth-Canton board hires interim chief Happy anniversary Steve's Family Dining is cel­ BY BRAD KADRICH “We’re very fortunate (Hughes) But it was his work in Lansing, and the ebrating its 15th anniversary OBSERVER STAFF WRITER applied,” said board Treasurer Judy contacts he still has, that had Plymouth- in Plymouth Township, and Mardigian. “He’s an all-star, and he real­ Canton board members excited about diners will benefit from the The Plymouth-Canton Community ly likes our district. We have four really hiring him. celebration. Schools Board of Education Wednesday good candidates ... if we have a superstar, “What I think we need is a connection In preparation for the May voted unanimously to offer a contract, we have to find a way to move past this.” to Lansing, and I think that was an aster­ 17 anniversary, diners at to Dr. Jeremy Hughes, the former Hughes served as the Department of isk in my thinking on (Hughes),” said Steve's Family Dining, located deputy superintendent of the Michigan Education’s deputy superintendent from Trustee Barry Simescu. “He would give at Five Mile and Haggerty Department of Education, to be the dis­ October 2002 through August 2007, us that power. I thought that was kind of in Plymouth Township, will trict’s interim superintendent. including six months as the interim a tie-breaker. When I went through the be served free soft drinks The unanimous vote came at the end superintendent of public instruction. biographical information, I felt comfort­ and ice cream or rice pud­ of a four-plus hour interview session During his time in Lansing, Hughes able, and (Wednesday’s interviews) rein­ ding with the purchase of an during which the board heard from four helped write much of the curriculum forced that.” entree from May 12-14. different candidates. The offer to Hughes criteria now placed on Michigan’s public Hughes, the only candidate from outside Steve's Family Dining is is contingent on the sides being able to schools. He also spent 13 years as the the district interviewed by the board, beat The Plymouth-Canton Board of located at 40360 Five Mile work out a contract. superintendent in the 18,000-student out three internal candidates: Assistant Education agreed to offer a contract (just west of Haggerty). For Board members, who were impressed Dearborn Public Schools, and 10 years Superintendent for Business Services to Dr. Jeremy Hughes, the former more information, call (734) with Hughes’ resume and reputation, before that as the superintendent of the James Larson-Shidler, interim Director deputy superintendent of the 420-0368. hope to have details worked out in time much-smaller (2,500 students) Haslett Michigan Department of Education, to vote at their meeting Tuesday evening. Public Schools. Please see IN T ER IM , A6 to become interim superintendent.

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Plymouth Township resident BY BRAD KADRICH and high school student OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Andrew Montgomery to the floor of the Michigan Senate Ray Schepansky will have to wait until the end Wednesday. of the month to find out whether he will have to Montgomery got to experi­ stand trial in Wayne County Circuit Court on ence a day of legislative ses­ charges stemming from his April 14 arrest on sion from Colbeck's desk. the driveway leading to Plymouth High School. Colbeck is the fresh­ Judge Michael Gerou Friday gave attorneys an man senator whose district addition two weeks to prepare briefs detailing includes, among other com­ whether felony firearms charges can be attached munities, Canton, the City to two of the three charges currently in place of Plymouth and Plymouth against Schepansky, the 52-year-old Plymouth Township. High School social studies teacher arrested after allegedly making threats against school admin­ istrators. Rake and go Schepansky, who has taught in the Plymouth- The Plymouth Community Canton Community Schools for more than a United Way hosted its spring decade, is charged with carrying a concealed "Rake-N-Go" event April weapon, having a gun in a weapons-free zone 30. Around 120 volunteers PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER and using a gun during a felony. Wayne County gathered at The Salvation Thirteen-month-old Sawyer Swierb, of Canton, meets a goat for the very first time. He's held by his grandmother, Terry Swierb, Assistant Prosecutor Robert Donaldson also Army Plymouth Corps at 8 of Plymouth. asked Gerou to reinstate a fourth charge, carry­ a.m. to receive their home ing a weapon with unlawful intent, which was assignments and meet their dismissed at arraignment. team members before head­ Schepansky, who has been placed on admin­ ing out to complete some S potty w eather m eans w et istrative leave without pay by the district, light cleaning and yard work remained free on $100,000 bond, with stipula­ for local senior and/or dis­ tions that he can’t have unwanted contact with abled citizens in Plymouth school officials, can’t be in possession of any and Canton. There were sta rt fo r G reen S treet F a ir firearms and can’t be on the premises of any 33 Plymouth homes that school or facility within the district. registered for the event this Gerou gave attorneys two weeks to submit BY MATT JACHMAN year. their briefs, and scheduled a hearing for 2 p.m. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Those interested in other Tuesday, May 31, at which time he expects to Plymouth Community United make a decision on whether Schepansky will Cloudy skies and intermit­ have to stand trial and, if so, on which of the Way volunteer events are tent rains Friday afternoon put four charges. asked to contact Sally Harris a damper on the opening of During testimony at Friday’s preliminary at [email protected] Plymouth’s Green Street Fair. exam, prosecutors revealed it was Plymouth or call (734)453-6879, Ext. 7 Even Fort Box, a hands-on High School Associate Principal Erin exhibit that lets children decorate MacGregor whom Schepansky allegedly said he Canton Idol akid- “wanted to kill.” BeckRidge Chorale is hold­ Moms to be celebrated during sized ing auditions for their second Green Street Fair parade, A6. city­ Please see T E A C H E R , A2 Canton Idol, which Chorale scape of officials say "promises to be used corrugated cardboard, had better than ever with a group to be sheltered under a tent as the number, last year's winners rains came and went. perform, and summer coach­ “I just takes two minutes of ing for contestants will be rain for it to melt,” said Lori made available." Brugman, a parent volunteer at Jacob Combs and his grandmother, Lannie Combs, check out the screen bugs made Middle school auditions are New Morning School, a sponsor by Trish Shantz of Moonlight Studio. May 15 at the Village Theater of Fort Box during this weekend’s fair, which runs through 5 p.m. at Cherry Hill from 6-9 p.m. Sunday. electric scooters and Segways. typical rainstorm, Vannatter said. and high school auditions The crowd was sparse, but Bob Vannatter, a vice president “You’re saving on the Earth and May 25 at the same time and downtown streets were lined with at Maxi Container Inc., was selling your wallet,” he said. “It’s really a place. Audition packets are booths, from which vendors were repurposed food barrels that had two-win situation.” due May 14. offering everything from “green” been turned into rain barrels and Further east on Penniman, For a packet and addi­ construction to alternative-energy compost tumblers. A 51-gallon Ed Hingelberg was selling door­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tional information, visit www. systems to organic food and rain barrel, placed under a down­ mats made from old tires. Men Ray Schepansky (right) goes over the case file with BeckRidgeChorale.org. beauty products to crafts to high­ spout on an average-size house, new attorney Richard Convertino during an April 29 er-efficiency transportation, like can fill up in 10 minutes during a Please see F A IR , A6 appearance in 35th District Court.

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It was just for flipping 555 pancakes in said.” an hour, will serve customers Benages testified that, while she was “both­ Plymouth High School Assistant Principal Erin 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, June ered” by the comment, she didn’t take it serious­ MacGregor testifies during the preliminary hearing for 5, during the second all-you- REHABILITATION ly enough to report it either to school officials teacher Ray Schepansky at 35th District Court Friday. can-eat pancake event in as Foe Seasons AND NURSING or the Canton Police Department. In fact, she many years. Last year more testified under cross examination, she didn’t Police Officer Michael Kirby, who arrested than 200 people attended GREAT STAFF. GREAT CARE. talk to anyone about it until after the April 13 Schepansky. No testimony was offered about the event, scheduled again at Drop in for a Visit A n y tim e ! incident that triggered the events leading to where that information originated. 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Tickets are $7 in advance On cross examination, Benages testified The Health Care Kirby testified he approached Schepansky, of $7.50 at the door. Children she did not hear Schepansky use MacGregor’s who was holding what turned out to be a lesson 4 and under are fire. To buy Association name, nor the name of any other person, during plan in his hand. Kirby testified Schepansky tickets or for more information, of Michigan the April 13 incident. told him there was a gun in the car. Kirby said visit www.mychv.com. (HCAM) MacGregor then took the stand and detailed he later found a 9mm Beretta in a holster, with would like to a meeting he conducted with Schepansky, two ammunition clips containing six bullets congratulate his union representative Mary Lou Nagy and each, beneath the driver’s seat of the car. He Comedy night set Four Seasons Assistant Principal Cheri Steckle. At the con­ testified that Schepansky does not have a per­ Nursing Center's clusion of the meeting, MacGregor testified he mit to carry a concealed weapon. to benefit MS fight recent gave Schepansky materials including contact At the conclusion of testimony, Donaldson CITATION information for “professional help,” which asked Gerou to reinstate the intent charge and FREE SURVEY, MacGregor said he though Schepansky needed, to bind Schepansky over on all four charges. Canton resident John Friday then told Schepansky to take'the next day off. 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The commission on Monday postponed the ning for a big, well, boost as a of any of the 14 other non­ The band and Boosters are final vote on a measure that would allow for local bank’s Web-based char­ profits that made it through planning to send about 180 two additional licenses, at bars and restaurants ity drive winds up this week. the first round out of about members, plus some 140 par­ outside the Downtown Development Authority The group, which raises 400 groups, can vote by “lik­ ents and adult chaperones, to boundaries, to sell beer, wine or liquor by the money to support the march­ ing” Bank of Ann Arbor on New York, Babcock said. The BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER glass. The postponement of the vote, said Mayor ing band made up of students F^cebook, then casting elec­ appearance in Macy’s parade Dan Dwyer, was designed to allow time to add a Jay Lindsey and his brother, Jeff, said they're following from the three Plymouth- tronic ballots, which are lim­ is possibly the first by a high clause to the ordinance that would give preference the city's decision on a cap on liquor licenses. Canton Education Park high ited to one a day per comput­ school band from Michigan. in the licensing process to existing restaurants. schools, was the top-ranked er. The Boosters had 3,250 “Macy’s hasn’t seen any “We need to find a way to word that appropri­ “We’d definitely be interested” in getting a organization Friday in the round-two votes at about 1 records from Michigan in ate and legally,” Dwyer said. license, Lindsey said. “All we need is to be able Bank of Ann Arbor’s Sweet p.m. Friday, more than 500 over 40 years.” Babcock said. The ordinance now caps the number of liquor to sell wine.” 15 event, which marks the ahead of the second-place Sweet 15’s second round, licenses in the city at the current 22. Fourteen of The final vote on the ordinance amendment bank’s 15th anniversary. Michigan Interscholastic which began April 15, was those existing licenses are at downtown bars and is expected at the commission’s Monday, June 6, Bank of Ann Arbor has a Forensic Association. intended to last 15 weeks but restaurants, and eight are outside downtown. regular meeting. branch on Plymouth Road in Voters in Sweet 15 during was cut short because of the The revised ordinance, a first reading of The commission also on Monday unani­ Plymouth Township. its final week also can give big response, said Timothy which was approved in April, would create a mously approved a resolution putting new If the Boosters can hold a shout-out to their favorite G. Marshall, the bank two-tiered cap system, keeping the number of restrictions on new downtown places that serve the top spot, or even place nonprofit. president. Each vote in the licenses allowed for downtown at 14 and adding alcohol. The measure limits a bar to 10 seats, among the top five when Babcock, whose son Alex second round added $5.15 two licenses to the eight currently held at busi­ limits a bar’s standing area to 150 square feet, voting ends at 10:15 p.m. plays marimbas in the march­ to the Sweet 15 kitty, and nesses outside downtown. and prohibits the serving of alcohol to patrons Thursday, they’ll win ing band, said the Boosters the maximum of $75,000 “I think were all a little cautious about it. outside that designated area. Dance floors are $10,000 from Bank of have slated their Sweet 15 was reached with more than That’s why we’re only allowing two,” said Dwyer. also not allowed. Ann Arbor, which is divid­ grant for the band’s November 15,000 votes in 11 days. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission Dwyer said the intent is to favor food service ing $75,000 among the 15 trip to New York City, where After final results in round has the final say on issuing licenses to sell alco­ over places that are primarily for drinking. The groups that made it through it will march in Macy’s two are tallied, the top five hol, but it generally defers to local rules, and resolution, moot until a license becomes avail­ the first round of Sweet 15. Thanksgiving Day parade. organizations will receive Plymouth has a liquor license control ordinance able under the downtown license cap, would “Were very excited,” said The six-day trip is about $10,000 each. Those in posi­ that is considered a model in the state. apply to new construction and to remodeled Erin Babcock of Canton $1,000 per student, she said, tions six through ten will get Jeff Lindsey, co-owner with brother Jay of places, he mayor said. Township, the Boosters’ presi­ and the Boosters are planning $3,500 each, and those plac­ Amici Italian Bistro, said they’ll be follow­ “We don’t want it to have a huge bar and four dent. She attributed the suc­ to subsidize the cost. ing 11 through 15 will receive ing the outcome. Amici, on Mill Street in Old tables,” he said. “We want it to have a smaller cess to marching band mem­ “We’re actively trying $1,500 each. Village, opened about a year and a half ago. bar and a lot of tables.”

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Gwenn Marchesano read a lot of books about bullying when she was looking for the right fit for the Pioneer Middle School Book Club. One book, “Scrawl” by New York author Mark Shulman, touched her the most. “It’s written from the per­ spective of the bully,” said Marchesano, the media specialist at Pioneer. “A lot of what we read is from the perspective of the victim. This gets you into the head of the Sully. You learn there’s more to this guy.” The funny thing about the PHOTOS BY GWENN MARCHESANO book: Shulman, the author of Pioneer Middle School eighth-graders created scenes based on the book. some 100 books, never intend­ ed “Scrawl” to be a book about it a unit of instruction for That was a big part of the bullying. It’s a book about the Book Club. In addition to attraction of the assignment Tod, who has had a hard life, reading the book, students for 13-year-old eighth-grader he’s been bullied himself and created multi-media projects Brieanna Coleman of Canton, he has used bullying tactics New York author Mark Shulman said his book, 'Scrawl,' didn't start out to be a book about bullying, although the out of it. They built scenes who said she’s a big reader and almost as a defense mecha­ main character does some of that. from the book out of materi­ knows the power of the writ­ nism. als such as popsicle sticks ten word. It is about, Shulman said, himself gets treated the way he book,’ I wrote a book about wasn’t looking to tell a bully’s and Styrofoam, they made “I want to try to meet how Tod’s life evolves and the treats others. a kid,” Shulman said. “Tod’s story. I was looking to tell signs and wrote letters, and as many authors as I can, lessons he learns when he “I didn’t write a ‘bully not a mean person, per se. I Tod’s story. It’s the strangest they made public-service because I read a lot,” Brieanna thing.” announcement posters. said. “I thought the book had Shulman agreed to travel to The six-week unit started a good story. I liked how Tod Plymouth to talk to Pioneer’s in March. Aside from learn­ ended up changing.” 294 eighth-graders after meet­ ing about bullying, the lesson Shulman said he was sur­ Livonia Public Schools ing them during their class brought students into direct prised to see the extent to trip to New York last month. contact with an author, some­ which the students had react­ O pens Renow ned A cadem ically Talented Program Marchesano had already thing Marchesano said doesn’t ed to his book. called him to arrange the trip, happen often enough. “I’m proud I’ve been able to O ut-of-D istrict Students but Shulman dropped in on “Any time our kids have a to touch someone,” Shulman them unexpectedly during chance to interact with an said. “It’s given them entree to Twenty seats are open to students entering 1st or 2nd grade in fall 2011. their New York visit and sealed author, that’s an enriching a conversation they wouldn’t Limited Registration window: May 9 - May 23, 2011 the deal. experience for them,” she said. have otherwise.” After reading “Scrawl,” “They don’t get that experience Livonia Public Schools is opening its Alternative Classrooms for the Academically Talented (ACAT) Marchesano decided to make very often.” [email protected] | (313) 222-8899 program to Limited Schools of Choice for the 2011-12 school year. This program is geared toward academically talented students looking for a specialized learning experience. Registration will be open from May 9 -May 23, 2011 at Webster Elementary, , 32401 Pembroke, Livonia 48152 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday All candidates MUST meet the ACAT selection testing cnteria. For complete information on the application process, < visit www.livoniapublicschools.org or contact Webster School at 734-744-2795.

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Each week has a unique OBSERVER STAFF WRITER camp Sunday, May 22,2-4 theme, such as “Take Me To p.m. at First United Methodist Your Leader,” “Leave No Trace” Amid an upbeat, weeklong Church of Plymouth. and “All The World’s A Stage.” celebration of Canton-area Potential campers will Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 cultural arts, an overriding get the opportunity to meet p.m Monday through Friday, theme emerged: The work of counselors, explore the camp with drop-offbetween 7-9 a.m. musicians, actors, dancers, site and learn more about and pick up between 4-6 p.m, writers, painters and other this state-licensed camp. included in the price. There artists can survive a brutal YMCA will waive the reg­ are part-time and fell-week economy and become the cata­ istration fee for those who options available. lyst to unite a culturally, ethni­ register at the open house. There is a camp for every­ cally diverse community. Also everyone who attends one between the ages of It’s a message, a lifestyle, the open house will be 5-12. For more information, that arts professionals say entered into a drawing for a please contact the YMCA already has begun to take free week of camp. office (734) 453-2904 or go root locally as Canton marked The camp will take place to www.ymcadetroit.org. its inaugural Canton Acts of Culture Week, which ended Saturday. “It has been tremendously received in our community,” said ReGina Shamberger, who BILL BRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Canton Animal Hospital chairs the Canton Commission ReGina Shamberger, Herb Scott and Anthony Davis listen to the panel discussion. 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Susan Froelich, director the Village Theater at Cherry create a local lifestyle that cel­ Jill Engel, executive director of the Arts Alliance of Ann Hill. ebrates artistry and diversity. of the local Partnership for the Arbor, commended the first In another highlight, Panel members said the arts Arts and Humanities, recalled Canton Acts of Culture Week. the Canton Community not only contribute to a com­ how the partnership raised “I think I’m going to steal Looking for a summer program? Foundation hosted an munity’s image, but also to its over $5 million for the Village your idea of Culture Week and esteemed panel of arts profes­ economy. Theater. 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The National Association families and individuals have them to have a well balanced tion costs.” Plymouth and Canton are families in northern Wayne of Letter Carriers will again food on the table over the com­ meal which helps them main­ Capt. Dan Hull, Corps encouraged to place non- County. participate in the 19th annual ing months. tain good health.” Officer and pastor of the expired, non-perishable food Donations may also be campaign to “Stamp Out “The importance of food Laurie Aren, director Plymouth Corps, said while and toiletry items in a bag dropped off at the post office Hunger” on Saturday, May 14, assistance is that many seniors of family and community the postal workers are “step­ by their mailboxes, allowing or at The Salvation Army to collect nonperishable and are on very low, fixed incomes, ministries for the Plymouth ping up” to collect the food, neighborhood letter carriers church at 9451S. Main on non-expired food and toiletry they make cuts to their weekly Salvation Army, said letter the real success of the drive to collect the donations. The May 14 from noon to 4 p.m. items. or monthly food allowance carriers “know their routes, depends on community par­ donated items will be brought Food collected in Northville This year, the postal carri­ in order to be able to manage they know the people and ticipation to fill the bags with to The Salvation Army, will be accepted by Northville ers from Belleville, Canton, other living expenses such as they see the need - and they non-expired food. where volunteers will process Civic Concern for sorting and Plymouth and Northville rent, utilities, medical, etc.,” respond by hosting this drive.” “Please join with the letter the food for distribution to distributions in Northville. will collaborate with The said Bobbie Pummill, director “Our neighbors will need carriers, your neighbors and Salvation Army Plymouth of the Plymouth Community this food to help them through The Salvation Army in helping Corps, BEACON (Belleville Council on Aging. “The food the lean times,” Aren said. to “stamp out hunger in our Ecumenical Area Outreach banks and food pantries are a “By accessing our food pantry, community,” Hull said. Network) and Northville Civic means of supplementing their families can divert funds to Residents throughout the Concern to be ensure that diets; it’s a way of allowing rent, utilities and transporta­ communities of Belleville, D is c o v e r

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GMD-IATOR! SIDELINES Salem hockey Jones best at football combine, wants more meeting The 2010-11 Salem var­ sity boys hockey team also BY TIM SMITH “A lot of people were telling me that I enjoyed much success, finish­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER had a lot of talent,” Jones said. “And nowa­ ing 18-6-2 and ranked sixth in days, because there’s so much competition Division 1. For Canton’s Ryan Jones, it’s one foot­ out here, that I should start getting my But now, head coach Ryan ball showcase down and two to go and he’s name out there by going to camps and Ossenmacher turns his atten­ relishing every moment. combines. tion to next season. There will The 17-year-old junior excelled with his “And going to actual universities so be a brief informational meet­ explosive speed, agility and strength at the more coaches can see me and more people recent Michigan Preps Football Combine talk about you.” ing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, — where chiseled, supremely motivated His participation at the Michigan Preps May 11, in the Salem High athletes put on a show for college recruit­ combine March 20 came with the bless­ School library. ers and coaches. ing of Canton head football coach Tim The focus of this meeting Jones — a hard-to-bring-down running Baechler. will be regarding Salem’s var­ back and free safety for the 2010 Chiefs’ “Coach Baechler told me it would be a sity and junior varsity hockey varsity football team — led the charge at good idea by getting my name out there by programs, including summer Total Sports in Wixom with the No. 1 rat­ going to combines,” Jones said. hockey information, off-ice ing out of 610 participants. At the March 20 combine, Jones did it training and introduction of And he’s not done, with his outstand­ all, earning selection to the All-Combine the coaching staff. Both the ing performance March 20 earning him Team. varsity and JV coaches will be a ticket to the May 15 Midwest Elite He ran a 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds, in attendance to answer any Football Exposure Camp (also at Total did 12 repetitions of 225 pounds on the questions. Sports). bench press and tallied a vertical jump of For more information go Then on May 21, the 5-foot-10,190- 33-feet, five-inches. to http://www.hockey.salem- pound Jones will attend a first-come, “We had to run 40s, 40-yard sprints,” rocks.com. first-served combine at the Ultimate he said. “We had to test our vertical jump Soccer Arena in Pontiac. which is standing flat on your feet and Plymouth grid meeting Former Detroit Lions receiver Herman jumping to the highest point. And we had The Plymouth varsity Moore is extending the free opportunity to to do a lateral drill (shuttles), side-to-side.” the first 350 athletes who show up for the football program will hold Battle of the Gridiron combine RAISING THE BAR a mandatory meeting for “The early bid gets the worm,” said According to his dad, Roy Jones of prospective 2011 players Jones, grinning. “I’ll be there early to get Canton, Ryan’s top ranking led to a quick and their parents, Tuesday, ready.” football scholarship offer from Central May 17, in the Plymouth High Michigan University (which was politely School gymnasium. GETTING NOTICED turned down). Those entering ninth grade Why so much extracurriculars for It also underscored just how driven to will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Other BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER someone who also is currently racking up excel Ryan Jones is, whether as a football students (grades 10-12) will The picture of intensity is Canton junior Ryan Jones, recently ranked No. 1 out of 610 points in various sprint events for Canton’s meet 7:30-9 p.m. athletes at the recent Michigan Preps Football Combine. varsity boys track and field team? Please see GRID-IATOR, B3 Explained at the meetings will be team expectations, while mandatory paperwork will be issued. Wildcats head coach Mike Sawchuck is available Eagles' power display ruffles Roughriders, 17-12 to answer questions, (734) 765-1766. Information also is available at www.plymouth- BY TIM SMITH invoked the 10-run mercy “It got a little hairy at the MIAC) sent 11 batters to the wildcats.com. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER rule. But Dodson flew out on end,” he said. plate in the third against a 3-1 pitch and the visiting The Eagles, who lost Roeper starting pitcher Kyle Oh mercy, Thursday’s base­ Roughriders scored six runs for the first time Tuesday Vens, scoring eight runs after College-bound ball game between Plymouth in the sixth to slice their defi­ against Washtenaw Christian two were out. Canton senior girls Christian Academy and cit to 15-12. Academy, fell behind 2-0 in A two-run double by fresh­ lacrosse co-captain Lauren Birmingham Roeper turned 6 lead and had the bases load­ PCA, however, hung the first against Roeper and man catcher Daniel Jipping Allard signed a scholarship out to be much more of a nail- ed in the bottom of the fifth. on for the 17-12 Michigan 3-0 one inning later when and a three-run double by Friday to play at Indiana Tech. biter for Joe Bottorff than it A walk to senior Matt Independent Athletics catcher Sam Hess tripled off freshman left fielder Jared should have been. Dodson would have forced Conference victory and the fence in center. Please see SIDELINES, B4 Bottorff’s Eagles built a 15- in the run that would have Bottorff finally exhaled. But PCA (10-1, 2-1 in the Please see BASEBALL, B2

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BY TIM SMITH We had four innings where we went OBSERVER STAFF WRITER down 1-2-3, which kind of hurt us.” Salem’s last-ditch rally against After trailing since the first inning Chargers starting pitcher Missy Sidor of Friday’s KLAA crossover softball started after the first two batters game at Salem, Livonia Churchill were retired. W ho: John Slater, senior co­ finally took the lead with a four-run Senior catcher Kelli Janiczek rally in the sixth. singled and Powell — who smoked a captain of Plymouth Christian But that 7-5 edge proved pre­ two-run homer over the center-field Academy's varsity baseball team. carious and the visiting Chargers fence in the sixth to bring the Rocks Miscellany: The 18-year-old car­ had to hang on for a 7-6 victory. to within 7-5 — was walked on four ries a 3.93 grade-point average It took a perfect relay throw from intentionally wide pitches from Sidor. and is a member of the National second baseman Julia Cavagnini “I told Missy not to give her Honor Society (with high honors). sentative of the team and of the to sophomore catcher Casie Bias to (Powell) anything to hit,” Gentilia His parents are Dale and Dianne nail Salem’s Alexis Powell with what said. “We made sure she wasn’t going school sports program.’' would have been the equalizer. to beat us in the last inning.” Slater. Baseball awards include Leadership style: ’’I prefer to “The last play of the game was being named team MVP in 2010 lead by example, but there is a huge,” Churchill head coach Steve OH, SO CLOSE and being selected to the all- time when you need to encour­ Gentilia said. “Julia Cavagnini was That brought up freshman left MIAC and all-district teams in age or perhaps settle down a in the right place at the right time, fielder Emily Marcero, whose hit 2009 and 2010. teammate with a word or two at (she) makes the cutoff and makes the to right-center scored Janiczek. Captain's job: "The job of the the right time." throw.” But thanks to the Cavagnini throw, captain is to be a leader and an Bias quickly applied the tag on Powell wasn’t as lucky with her bid to W hy him? "I think it may have Powell to keep Salem from at least tie the contest. example. A captain should have something to do with experience. forcing extra innings. “I was keeping (pitches) outside good work habits and be at every This is my fourth year as a varsity “The game shouldn’t have come because they’re all good hitters,” practice. The captain is very baseball.starter. I have a pretty BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER down to that anyway,” Salem head Sidor said. “I stayed away from the much the public face of the team good idea of what to expect on a coach Bonnie Southerland said. “We Getting ready to throw a runner out at first base Friday is Salem in terms of being a focal repre­ game by game basis." had other opportunities in the game. Please see SOFTBALL, B2 third baseman Elliott Mitchem (No. 6).

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Cobb keyed the surge. BY TIM SMITH back with two runs to regain UP TO THE CHALLENGE OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the lead. “We had a disappointing The “rally” had a little bit game on Tuesday and we start­ Opportunistic Canton came of everything, starting with ed a little flat today,” Bottorff from behind for a 4-2 win a single to left by Golematis said. “I was kind of worried over campus rival Plymouth (2-for-2, one run, one RBI), a that we wouldn’t snap out of it. in the sloppy opener of sacrifice by Evan Rinke and “But I challenged the guys Wednesday’s KLAA South Price’s bunt single. to do what they know how to Division baseball double- The latter was a perfectly do. And they obviously came header. placed push bunt to the left of the through.” The visiting Chiefs then mound to give Canton runners Roeper scored three runs won 6-0 in the nightcap with on first and third. in the fourth to trail 8-6, but winning starting pitcher Ryan Price then stole second and the Eagles added three of their Bazner giving up just three shortstop Chris Perkovich (2-for- own in the bottom half on a hits in the first four innings. 3, one RBI) scored Golematis wild pitch and two-run single In Game 1, Canton parlayed with a single deep into the hole at by senior first baseman Matt two Plymouth throwing errors shortstop. The tie-breaking run Hagelin (3-for-5, three runs, into three late runs to bounce (Price) came in when Plymouth four RBI). back from a 2-1 deficit in the shortstop Wohl’s throw eluded PCA’s extra-base barrage matchup of division leaders. first baseman Tyler Goble. continued in the fifth with As a result, it was a hard- ‘We kept at it,” Price said. ‘We Jipping hitting his second of luck loss for Wildcats senior weren’t playing that good in the three doubles to bring home pitcher Harrison Michels, first couple innings, but we just another tally. He went 3-for-4 who went the distance, scat­ got runners on base however we with four runs and four RBI. tering one earned run and JOHN KEMSKI could.” Chipping in with a two-run seven hits. Plymouth’s Ben Wohl takes his lead off of first base during Wednesday's opener against Canton. At left is Chiefs first The Chiefs added a run with­ single was sophomore third “We have to make plays baseman Mike Stafford (No. 15). out the benefit of a hit in the sev­ baseman Matt Read (3-for-5), and they know that,” said enth, on another throwing error giving the Eagles a 15-6 advan­ Plymouth head coach Bryan (on a potential inning-ending tage. Boyd, whose team fell to 9-4 with the sweep). less innings, striking out four With one out, he walked double-play). Other PCA batters with mul­ overall and 4-3 in the divi­ “We got shut out Monday and only giving up singles Jamarl Eiland and the Bazner earned the win in relief, tiple hits were senior starting sion with the doubleheader and it’s been at least 40 games to shortstop Ben Wohl and Plymouth runner then got giving up just abase hit to Eiland pitcher Matt Dodson (2-for- loss. “They want to beat these since we didn’t score a run,” catcher Rich Guglielmi (both picked off between first and in the sixth. 5), senior first baseman John guys as much as I do, prob­ Blomshield said. “We barely in the third). second. But instead of being Meanwhile, Boyd said Michels Slater (2-for-4) and freshman ably more. We got to make a squeaked out runs today. In the third, a heads-up tagged out, Eiland was award­ deserved better. “Harrison designated hitter Ben Cochrum couple more plays and we win The good news is we still play by Canton center fielder ed second because of obstruc­ pitched out of his mind.... He did (2-for-4). that game.” scratched out a win and the Braden Price helped keep the tion on the basepaths. everything we could have asked.” Plymouth Christian will have Canton head coach Mark better news is gonna be when Wildcats from scoring. Price Michels walked and John In the nightcap, Bazner, a very busy week, starting with Blomshield, whose team we get hot.” cut off Wohl’s shot to right- Etienne singled to load the Tschetter and Golematis each Monday’s non-conference tilt dropped a 2-0 game Monday Canton pushed across the center, keeping the Plymouth bases, prompting Blomshield had two hits to pace the shutout at Livonia Clarenceville and a to Northville, called the first run of the game in the senior from stretching the hit to bring senior Bazner in to victory. Tuesday doubleheader against lidlifter “a nerve-wracking second, when senior catcher into a double. take over on the mound. Canton broke a scoreless tie West Bloomfield Frankel game.” Robby Golematis ripped a That play kept Wohl from Brendan Swanson then with a run in the fourth and Jewish Academy. double to right that scored scoring on Guglielmi’s subse­ drove in a Plymouth run with scored in every subsequent frame On Thursday, the Eagles will EKING ONE OUT Garrett Bryden. quent single. a fielder’s choice and Bazner’s to break the game open. visit Lutheran High South for a But Blomshield wiped That slim lead held for a But Stafford ran into trouble wild pitch scored Michels for Nick Sandberg collected two of MIAC twinbill. off his brow, happy that his while as Chiefs sophomore — and some bad luck — and the second run of the inning Plymouth’s four hits. team managed to get the win left-hander Mike Stafford wasn’t able to escape the — putting the Wildcats up 2-1. [email protected] (Canton improved to 11-2, 6-1 impressed with three score­ fourth. But the Chiefs came right [email protected]

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Talk about a flair for the dramatic. and three walks in four innings. Salem routed Josh DeYonker’s walk-off grand Stevenson starter Chris McDonald slam proved to be the difference went the first 6.1 innings, but got On Friday at Salem, home Friday as host Livonia Stevenson no decision. He allowed two earned runs by Ben Matigian and Mike stunned Canton, 6-2, in a battle of runs (one earned) on five hits and Rybinski and the pitching of Brent Kensington Conference baseball five walks while striking out nine. Ochodnicky enabled Livonia divisional leaders. Jake Semak came on to get the final Churchill to post an 11-1 KLAA Stevenson, atop the KLAA two outs and record the victory. crossover baseball game. Central, improved to 14-5 overall TVler Lynch went 2-for-2 with a Also having a big day for the and 9-1. pair of waiks and scored one run, Chargers (12-3, 8-2) was Troy Canton, which was leading the while Evan Piechota also had an RBI Bogenschutz (2-for-3, four RBI). KLAA South, falls to 11-3 and 6-2. for the Spartans, who are ranked Ochodnicki went six innings, giv­ DeYonker’s homer came off No. 8 in the last Division 1 statewide ing up five hits and two walks. Canton reliever Chris Perkovich, coaches poll. Tallying two hits for the Rocks who came on in the seventh inning. Seth Tschetter went 2-for-3 with (6-4, 4-3) was Brett Ramirez while Vaughn Birchler started for the an RBI for the Canton. other hits were collected by Devin Chiefs, allowing one run on two hits Price and Demetrius Dunlap. Campus softball rivals split pair

BY TIM SMITH said her team played with intensity doubled and singled in three at-bats OBSERVER STAFF WRITER in the doubleheader. “They came and scored a run. ready to pound the ball and make the In the second game, Boucher scat­ Canton softball coach Jim Arnold plays.” tered eight hits in a complete game spent Thursday evening finalizing In the opener, Plymouth scored in effort. She outdueled Gerou, who preparations for Saturday’s annual the first against Canton freshman allowed nine safeties. Canton Classic, which will feature starter Hannah Warren when Bri The only run came in the fourth eight very competitive squads. Giordano singled to score Jessica when senior Lauren Leskovitz dou­ Two of those eight got together Bondy (who singled). bled home Boucher, who reached on Wednesday, and it was a worthy pre­ The Wildcats tacked on an a single. Salem's Madison Koval takes a hearty cut during Friday's game against Livonia Churchill. cursor to the tournament. The host unearned run on a wild pitch to go Bondy and Giordano each collected Plymouth Wildcats won the first up 2-0 and that lead held. two hits in Game 2 for Plymouth. of two games by a 2-1 score before The Chiefs — who loaded the “W e... stranded eight runners on Canton junior pitcher Alyssa Boucher bases twice without scoring against the bases,” Canfield said. “With that Alyssa Meagher. threw a 1-0 shutout in Game 2. Plymouth sophomore pitcher Elaine being said, this game could have had Getting it started with a walk was “Both teams’ defenses really played Gerou — did score in the seventh to a different outcome if we would have SOFTBALL junior Rachel Jason (2-for-3). Jewell outstanding,” Arnold said. “There make it close but ultimately lost for scored those runs.” FROM P A G E B1 singled up the middle, with both run­ were some remarkable catches in the the first time this season. With the split, Canton’s record ners moving up on an error. outfield by both teams.” Senior Sam Partain walked and moved to 10-1 overall and 3-1 in the Following with a smash right down Infielders also were routinely pop­ scored on junior Jesse Larner’s solid KLAA South Division. Plymouth is inside on all of them. But that (last the third-base line was senior Natalie ping first basemen’s gloves with their single to left. 9-3,5-1 entering the weekend. inning) was scary.” Hiser (2-for-5) to drive in two runs. hard throws. For Plymouth, Bondy went 2-for- So was the first inning, when Salem Another single by Bias kept the surge Plymouth head coach Val Canfield 3 with a run while Lindsay Lutton [email protected] (2-7 overall) scored three times on an going and with Zink on the mound in assortment of mostly infield hits and relief, Everson drove in two more with some indecisive fielding by Churchill a single. (11-5 overall). Salem didn’t give up, however. After senior second baseman Lizzy Janiczek (2-for-3, three runs) singled PCA solid at W hitm ore Lake Invitational Mazorowicz led off with a walk (and to open the home half of the sixth and Churchill leading 1-0 on an RBI Powell then launched her home run. Plymouth Christian Academy’s TRACK & FIELD and Jimmy Parks in the two-miler single by Bias), senior shortstop Heidi In Powell’s previous at bat, she hit a men’s and women’s track team (11:29.69). Schmidt and Janiczek were safe on foul ball over the fence and then lined competed and scored several per­ Mousa Farroj and Justin Allen also infield singles to load the bases. out to the center fielder. sonal bests at the Whitmore Lake Windle (eighth, 800 run, 2:40.77), scored personal bests in the discus Powell’s sacrifice fly to right tied the “That’s what I’ve been trying to do, Invitational on April 30. Josh Allen (eighth, discus, 108-feet, and shot put, respectively. game at 1-1 and Marcelo’s bunt single hit the ball as hard and as well as I The 3,200-meter relay team 7-inches) and the 1,600-meter relay Meanwhile, Windle broke her own brought in Schmidt. Following an can,” Powell said. of Marisa Pfister, Karen Windle, team of Smith, Sydney Carpenter, record in the 300 hurdles on Tuesday error, freshman center fielder Kristine But Sidor — who retired 14 batters Rachel Smith and Katelynn Barkell Leaha Dotson and Windle (sixth at the Michigan Independent Zink singled to center for the third run in a row from the first until the sixth set the new mark by over 17 seconds, place). Athletics Conference meet at of the inning. — had enough left in the tank to fin­ with a time of 11-minutes, 27.67-sec­ Eagles coach Jennifer Lemieux Lutheran Northwest. Churchill trimmed the score to 3-2 ish off the Rocks in the seventh for the onds. That was good for fifth place in said personal bests were tallied The sophomore dropped down on a home run to center field by Abby victory. a very competitive invitational. by Trevor Baloga in the mile run to 55.0 seconds from her previous Jewell and the Chargers pulled even Despite the tough loss, Southerland Others in the top-10 included (5:07-84) and two-mile run (11:18.33) benchmark of 57-3. in the fifth when Bias (3-for-4, two was optimistic about how her young runs, one RBI) tripled and scored on a team played. suicide squeeze bunt from Mackenzie “My pitchers (Meagher and Zink) Everson. did great today, I can’t complain,” Southerland said. “We’re improving BREAKING THE TIE in every part of our game and that’s ONLINE PHOTO GALLERIES The 3-3 tie lasted until Churchill’s what’s important.” four-run rally in the sixth, which knocked out Salem junior pitcher [email protected] hometownlife^^com

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player or on the track and field team. The two-sport varsity athlete has distinguished him­ self in his first year at Canton again for Rocks High School after transfer­ ring from Inkster. Salem’s varsity girls soccer GIRLS SOCCER “To be rated No. 1 at the team continues to play strong combine I think that’s a great defense, blanking KLAA achievement,” Roy Jones said. Central Division rival South into the cage. Gusty Kummer “It shows his overall ability, Lyon East 3-0 on Friday night. sent in a nice cross and Coon that he likes to compete in The Rocks led 1-0 at half­ used her “ups” to knock it in, everything he does.” time and that was plenty said Salem head coach Joe To gear up for the combine, for the goalkeeping tandem Nora. Ryan said he hit the weights of Jamie Hunley and Ali “I thought we played with during and after school days Eggenberger, who shared the good composure trying to while getting in some extra shutout. break down their defense,” reps on weekends. Getting Salem on the board Nora said. “They play in a His outrageous work ethic was Mackenzie Rogers, who very defensive posture and it’s is nothing new to Baechler, took a feed from Kristina tough to get through. who advises players and their Klusek and made a strong run “When we did, their keeper parents to be a bit cautious that ended up in the goal. made some outstanding about going the combine In the second half, Nancy saves. But it was a good result route. (YouTube is another Krutty sent a nifty cross to tonight, I’m very proud of our worthwhile way for college Claire Huddas and she made team.” coaches to see prospective no mistake, upping Salem’s The win improved Salem’s recruits, he said.) lead to 2-0. record to 5-4-2 overall and “My persortal feeling is that To ice the victory, Jenna 3-2-1 in the division while the we all love our kids,” Baechler Coon stormed the South Lyon Cougars dropped to 6-5-0 and said. “And we will try to East goal and headed the hall 1-5-0. do anything that will help them be successful including spending money on all these combines. “I don’t think they are a negative thing. It really BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER C IT Y O F P L Y M O U T H shows the athlete where he O R D IN A N C E NO. 2011-04 ranks with other players After finishing practice with Canton's varsity track and field team, Ryan Jones works on catching footballs in athletically, which for some preparation for two upcoming combine events. Throwing passes to him is Canton teammate Demetre Lopez. of them, is an eye-opening experience.” Demetre Lopez, a trans­ Meanwhile, the young man AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 78, THE CITY OF fer from Detroit Cass Tech has a pretty sharp mind, too. PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE CODE OF STAYING SHARP who also will participate “We beat them (the ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH FOR THE Of course, the only wide at Moore’s Battle of the Wildcats) the first time,” PURPOSE OF REGULATING B-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS eyes at Total Sports were Gridiron. Lopez looks to be Jones added. “But we didn’t DISTRICT. fixed on Jones — steam­ Jones’ teammate with the have our head in the game Section 1. The City of Plymouth Ordains: rolling the competition the Chiefs next fall. where it should have been, we same way he does an enemy “We’re pushing each other were looking past them. Section 78, "Zoning" in the Code of Ordinances of linebacker. to become better as individu­ Now, the big lesson is the City of Plymouth is hereby amended by “When I get in the open als so we can become better no matter what team you’re adding the following described text revisions. field I don’t feel I can be as a team, also,” Lopez said. going against, the worst team Section 2. Sec. 78-101. - Printed uses permitted. caught,” Jones said. And that is yet another or the best team, don’t look In a B-2, central business district, no building or land shall be used Now, he is following track motivating factor for Jones. ahead.” and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the practice with impromptu “We have some unfinished He doesn’t have that prob­ following specified uses, unless otherwise provided in this chapter. football pitch-and-catch business with the competition lem on the combine circuit. Canton junior Demetre Lopez, who (3) Restaurants including carry-out restaurants and without sessions to get ready for the across the Park,” said Jones, Simply because he’s the one transferred this year from Detroit bars/lounges where the patrons are served while seated upcoming events. referring to Plymouth, the others are trying to catch. Cass Tech, also will be attending an within a building occupied by such establishments, and wherein such establishment does not extend as an Helping him out with team that knocked the Chiefs upcoming combine. "We're pushing integral part of, or accessory thereto, any service of a his routes is Canton junior out of the 2010 state playoffs. [email protected] each other to become better," he said. drive-in, drive-through, or open-front store. (4) Bars and lounges or restaurant serving alcohol subject to the following: e. No more than 10 seats shall be allowed at the har. f. Alcohol shall be served onlv to seated Salem girls 2nd at Stafford Relays, Datrons or Dersons standing in the designated standing area as outlined in 4c. £i The standing area adjacent to the bar shall not exceed one hundred and fifty 050) sauare feet. then win big over South Lyon East h. No dance floor or flanging area allowed. 141(5] Hotels and motels. (5) (6) Theaters or assembly halls when completely enclosed. (6) (71 Offices and office buildings of an executive, administrative After finishing second school record in the two- or professional nature. on April 30 at the Stafford mile run with a mark of (7) (81 Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and Relays, Salem’s varsity girls 11-minutes, 23.1-seconds. other financial institutions including drive-through track and field team scored Kavulich set the record in facilities, drive-through branches, and/or 24-hour a 105-32 victory over South the one-mile run the previ­ automatic tellers. Lyon East on Tuesday. ous week. (8) (21 Child care centers and nursery schools. At the Stafford Relays, the Megan Paruta cleared 10- (9) Municipal (10) buildings and governmental offices. Rocks finished second only feet in the pole vault, Khylie (10) Offices (11) and showrooms of plumbers, electricians, decorator to Walled Lake Central with Ray broke 13.0 in the 100 or similar trades, in connection with which not more than firsts in the pole vault, 1600- dash (12.7) and Alejandra 25 percent of the floor area of the building or part of the meter relay and 3200-meter Beltra won the 800 run building occupied by the establishment is used for relay. (2:42.4). making, assembling, remodeling, repairing, altering, “The field events were set Ashley Kretschmer (high finishing, or refinishing its products or merchandise; and up relay style,” Salem head provide that the ground floor premises facing upon, and jump, 4-4) and Morgan visible from any abutting street shall be used only for coach Dale Maskill said. Soper (long jump, 12-10.25) entrances, offices, or display. All storage of material on “Heights and distances were won those events. any land shall be within the confines of the building or added to be scored as a team Meanwhile, one of the part thereof occupied by the establishment. event. This played to our MARION KRUTTY best races was the 400 run. (11) (12) Business schools or private schools operated for profit. strengths in the field events.” Kathryn Binsfeld won the Examples of private schools permitted herein include, but Salem earned second plac­ The Salem varsity girls track and field team celebrates finishing second at event for the Rocks with are not limited to, dance schools, music and voice schools, es in the discus, shot put, the Stafford Relays. a 1:04.8 — nipping Salem and art studios. high jump and long jump. teammate Nancy Krutty’s (12)(13) Newspaper offices and printing shops. Against South Lyon East, freshman Kayla Kavulich missed setting a Salem 1:04.9 finish. 03)04] Funeral homes. 7147(151 Storage facilities, when incidental to and physically connected with any principal use permitted, provided that such facility is within the confines of the building or part thereof occupied by such establishment. Canton kickers stopped by Chargers (15)06) Parking facilities except private surface parking lots. 1151(17) Other uses which are similar to the above and subject to the following restrictions: second goal. a. All business establishments shall be retail or service BYBRADEMONS Pickert was dangerous in the air off two Making five saves for the shutout was establishments dealing directly with consumers. All goods- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER corners, but we were unlucky.” produced on the premises shall be sold at retail from the Jamie Hunley. premises where produced. The Chargers also held Canton’s dan­ “Salem was all over us for most of the The Livonia Churchill girls soccer team gerous scoring threat Ally Krause in game,” Stevenson coach Chris Grodzicki b. All business, servicing, or processing except for off- appears to be coming of age, but at the check. said. “Our legs looked tired, and our focus street parking or loading, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. expense of KLAA South Division leader “We had a game plan for her,” was lacking.” Canton. NORTHVILLE 2, SALEM 1: In a KLAA Central c. Outdoor storage of commodities shall be expressly Hebestreit said. “Their game plan was prohibited. The Chargers scored their most trying to play into her and get the ball match Monday, the Rocks fell behind 2-0 impressive result of the season Thursday over our heads. Things got a little harry to the Mustangs and could not come all the 07) Residential 08) uses shall be permitted provided such living way back. units are located on the second floor or above. by knocking off the Chiefs, 1-0. at the end. They (Canton) put the ball into Klusek scored in the second half (from 08) 09) Kayla Szado tallied the game-winning the box and hit a post.” Accessory structures customarily incident to the above Megan McCormack) and goalie Ali permitted uses. goal at the 60-minute mark when she The loss drops state-ranked Canton to Eggenberger played well in defeat with nine toe-poked a shot past the Canton goal­ 5-3-1 overall and 5-1 in the KLAA South stops. Section 3 Rights and Duties. keeper. and the Chiefs will now face Plymouth on “Overall, I thought we gave a strong Rights and Duties which have matured, penalties which have The play was set up when teammate Tuesday. effort,” Salem coach Joe Nora said. incurred, proceedings which begun and prosecution for violations of PLYMOUTH 5, FRANKLIN 0: On Thursday, Jennifer “Northville jumped on a few loose balls and law occurring before the effective date of this ordinance are not Kelsey Rothermel won a 50-50 ball and affected or abated by this ordinance. lofted a ball over the Canton defense and Babcock’s two goals paced the Wildcats to made us pay. It was a good learning experi­ ence for us.” into Szado. this KLAA South Division win. Section 4 Validity. PLY. CHRISTIAN 7, LUTHERAN N’WEST 0: In a Tuesday Churchill goalkeeper Kaylie Secord Also scoring for Plymouth were Alyssa Should any section, clause or paragraph of this ordinance be Dillon, Stephanie Sheridan and Morgan matchup of MIAC teams, Martha Mullet’s made four key saves as the Chargers declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the Klabunde. two goals sparked the Eagles (5-0-1, 2-0-1). same will not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or part improved to 5-3-2 overall and 4-1-1 in Meanwhile, McKenzie Hengesh’s two Also scoring were Rachel Zandee, fresh­ therefore, other than the part declared invalid. the KLAA South. goals lifted Plymouth to a 6-0 win on man Katelynn Barkell, Annette Somercik, Section 5 Ordinances Repealed. “For 60-to-65 minutes, Canton chased Tuesday against Westland John Glenn. Emily Gerulis and Jessica Rich. us around,” said Churchill coach Dave Adding single tallies were Dillon, Sheridan, Gerulis and Lauren Paulson each added All other ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Hebestreit, whose team avenged a 3-0 Maria Farmer and Abby Livingston. two assists while Jenna Abraham had the ordinance are to the extent of such inconsistencies hereby repealed. setback to the Chiefs on April 12. “I was With the victories, the Wildcats improved helper on another. so happy with our play in the first half.” to 4-2-3 overall and 3-1-2 in the division. Goalkeeper Brianna Harris made seven DANIEL DWYER LINDA LANGMESSER saves for the shutout. Conversely, first-year Chiefs coach SALEM 2, STEVENSON 0: On Wednesday, Emily MAYOR CITY CLERK Barfus and Emma Tardiff scored five min­ The Eagles rolled to a 10-0 victory on Jeannine Reddy wasn’t so pleased. utes apart to give the host Rocks (5-4-2,3- April 29 over Summit Home Academy, “We had a few chances in the first half, 2-1) a KLAA Central Division triumph over behind a three-goal effort from Barkell and Section 6 Effective Date. but Churchill possessed the ball and kept (3-4-2,1-3-2). two tallies by Zandee. This ordinance shall become effective one day after publication. our mids from penetrating through their Barfus scored after accepting a cross from Introduced: April 18, 2011 back line,” Reddy explained. “We had Kristina Klusek while Nancy Krutty sent Enacted: May 2,2011 a few chances in the second half. Mel the ball to Tardiff for a header to tally the [email protected] Publish: May 8,2011 Effective: May 9, 2011

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Salem's No. 1 (ages 6-7) and machine pitch (ages doubles SIDELINES 8-9). Canton hoops golf outing team of FROM P A G E B1 Practices begin the week of June The 4th Annual Canton Basketball Mallory 20 and games begin June 25. There Golf Outing is set for Salem Hills Rojo and Her future coach, Ed Karasek, will be one practice and one game Golf Course, on June 4. Sarah was on hand. Lauren will study per week. Pre-registration will be 10:30 a.m. Bellaire, energy engineering and, of course, The cost is $71 for YMCA mem­ on the day of the outing, with a 12 shown play lacrosse. bers or $103 for others. The dead­ noon tee-off time. from But now, head coach Ryan line to sign up is June 6. Call (734) The fee of $100 per golfer earlier this Ossenmacher turns his attention to 453-2904 for more information. includes 18 holes of golf, dinner and season, next season. There will be a brief Canton hoops golf outing prizes, raffle and silent auction. pushed informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. their The fourth annual Canton A $30 dinner for non-golfers also Wednesday, May 11, in the Salem Milford Basketball Golf Outing is set for is available. High School library. opponents June 4 at Salem Hills Golf Course. For more information about sign­ to the Summer YMCA baseball Registration will be 10:30 a.m. on ing up or to sponsor, call Jimmy limit in a the day of the outing, with a noon Reddy (734-751-9496), Carole Reddy The Plymouth Family YMCA is two-set tee time. (734-718-4402) or Brian Samulski accepting registrations for its sum­ matchup. The fee of $100 per golfer (734-673-2555). mer baseball leagues. includes 18 holes of golf, dinner and The deadline for golfers to regis­ Separate divisions are available BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER prizes, raffle and silent auction. ter is May 21. All proceeds will go to for the following: children, ages 4- the Canton basketball programs. 9, T-ballers (ages 4-5), coach pitch GIRLS TENNIS RESULTS SPORTS ROUNDUP DUAL MATCH RESULTS No. 1 doubles: Erin Dougherty-Meghan Ewald (M) def. Mallory PLYMOUTH 7 Rojo-Sarah Bellaire, 7-5,7-6(2); No. 2: Emily Simmons-Emily Wildcats grid camp Volleyball is for girls ages 9-10 and 11-12, also WALLED LAKE WESTERN 2 Bolkowicz (S) def. Abbey Senczyszyn-Kathie Zarish, 6-2,6-4; No. 3: May 5 at W.L. Western Autumn Giles-Kelsey Prince (M) def. Lynne Krutty-Narges Pourmandi, to run through June 11. There will be one prac­ No. 1 singles: Jillian Bean (WLW) defeated Lindsay Stemberger, 6-4,6-2; No. 4: Sushmi Diraviam-Megan Bellaire (S) def. Ashleigh The 10th annual Plymouth Wildcat Football tice and one game per week, on Friday evenings. 6-1,6-2; No. 2: Sophia Shui (WLW) def. Sarah Mitchell, 6-3,6-4; No. 3: Key-Taylor Stringfellow, 6-4,6-0; No. 5: Monica Topolovec-Courtney Skills Camp will be held from June 27 through Miranda Cerny (P) def, Aileen Zhao, 6-1,6-0; No. 4: Kirthi Duraiswamy Godfrey (S) def. Megan Marlow-Paige Gmyrek, 6-0,6-4. Both the soccer and volleyball leagues are (P) def. Nicole Whaley, 6-2,6-1. Dual match records: Salem, 9-3 overall; Milford, 5-4 overall. June 29. filled on a first-come, first-served basis and the No. 1 doubles: Britta Swanson-Kayla Griffey (P) def. Melissa MILFORD 9 Youngsters entering grades 5-9 will go from 5- registration deadline is April 1. For more infor­ Witkowski Shayna Lickfold, 7-6(2), 6-1; No. 2: Brittany Rose-lulia CANTON 0 Fratila (P) def. Emily Wang-Ashley Lustre, 7-5,6-4; No. 3: Mariah May 3 at Canton to-7 p.m. each day; those going into grades 10-12 mation about these leagues, or other YMCA Tesarz-Andrea Haider (P) def. Lilly lirijima-Augusta Kiepper, 2-6,6-3, No. 1 singles: Nina Haase (M) def. Taylor Eppler, 6-0,6-3; No. 2: will participate from 7-to-9 p.m. programs, go to www.ymcadetroit.org or call 6-1; No. 4: Erin MacKenzie-Marlowe Susselman (P) def. Allie Lewin- Brenna Dougherty (M) def. Janani Shanmuga, 6-1,6-1; No. 3: Sara Please go to www.plymouthwildcats.com to the office at (734) 458-2904. Ashley Lucas, 7-6(4), 6-1; No. 5: Molly Hudgins-Laura Schmid (P) def. Gostek (M) def. Kaitlyn Bunyak, 6-2,4-6,6-1; No. 4: Brittni Vallette Mackenzie Parsons-Jessica Goshom, 6-4,6-7(6), 6-4. (M)def. Hayley Cook, 6-4,7-5. download a camp brochure and to get additional Dual match records: Plymouth, 7-3 overall: W.L. Western, 5-2 No. 1 doubles: Erin Dougherty-Meghan Ewald (M) def. Sydney information. Captain's Comer overall. Liedel-Hannah Ferree, 6-3,4-6,6-1; No. 2: Abbey Senczyszyn-Kathie SALEM 7 Zarish (M) def. Samantha Klott-Erin Fowler, 6-3,6-4; No. 3: Kelsey Plymouth head coach Mike Sawchuk also will If you know of a senior varsity captain MILFORD 2 Prince-Autumn Giles (M) def. Farah Louzon-Clarie Babala, 4-6, answer questions at (734) 765-1766. at Canton, Plymouth, Salem or Plymouth May 5 at Salem 6-4,6-0; No. 4: Ashleigh Key-Taylor Stringfellow (M) def. Kristen Christian who is worthy of recognition, please No. 1 singles: Anna Norman (S) defeated Nina Haase, 6-0,6-0; Hollingsworth-Sabrina Baghaie, 6-1,6-3; No. 5: Lauren Tierney-Paige CYO volleyball signups No. 2: Ashley Walker (S) def. Brenna Dougherty, 6-0,6-2: No. 3: Gmyrek (M) def. Maddison Johnson-Kinari Shah, 6-4,4-6,6-4. submit candidates for “Captain’s Corner” to Morgan Spencer (S) def. Sara Gostek, 6-1,6-1; No. 4: Kerry MacDonald Dual match records: Milford, 5-3 overall; Canton, 4-3 overall. St. John Neumann parish in Canton is cur­ Observer sports editor Tim Smith, tsmith@ (S) def. Brittni Vallette, 64,6-0. rently holding registration for the upcoming fall hometownlife.com. CYO girls volleyball season. Father's Day Run s ggj i f . ■■ ■■ tSttX&Sfl ¥■ v* ' ' v. i 'Vv > .. - m ' : Any girls grades 5-8 in 2011-12 are eli­ BOYS GOLF RESULTS gible to register from St. Thomas A. Becket, The Plymouth YMCA Fathers Day Run has Resurrection and St. John Neumann. again been recognized as a quality physical Practices begin the second week of August activity by the Governor’s Council on Physical LIVONIA CHURCHILL 154 Salem scorers: Eric Duprey, 39; Josh Canton scorers: Justin Legel and Frank CANTON 172 Perrin and Mike Danis, 40 each; Austin Parzynski, 44 each; Brandon Laabs and Alex with league games starting the first week of Fitness. May 4 at Hilltop Strabay, 42; Brandon Duprey and Brian Champagne, 47 each; Jox Maxam, 50; Brent September. This year’s run, by the way, is set to begin Churchill scorers: Ben Proben, 35 Patterson. 44 each. Perry, 53. To register, contact St. John Neumann ath­ at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 19 in downtown (medalist); Andrew loanou, 38; Dominic Stevenson scorers: Adam Giordano, 39; Dual match records: Franklin, 1-0 DiLisi, 39; Nick Proben, 42; Cory Dare, 46; Nick Marsh, 41; Cam Tetrault, Dante Cicchelli overall, 1-0 KLAA South Division; Canton, 1-1 letic director Walt Marek at (734) 455-5910, Plymouth. Evan Fargo, disgualified. and Nick Barr, 42 each; Marco Yaguinto, 49. overall, 1-1 KLAA South. extension 31. The Governor’s Council endorses local, Canton scorers: Frank Parzynski, 41; Dual match records: NORTHVILLE159 Salem, 1-1 overall, regional and state events to acknowledge an Marty Peck and Justin Legel, 43 each; 1-1 KLAA Central Division; Stevenson, 2-1 SALEM 161 YMCA spring leagues Alex Champagne, Brandon Laabs and Josh overall, 2-1 KLAA Central. April 26 at Fox Hills G.C. organization’s ability to plan and carry out a Maxam, 45 each. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 175 Northville scorers: Mike Zanotti, 36 The YMCA spring soccer and girls volleyball quality event that significantly contributes to Dual match records: Churchill, 2-0 CANTON 182 (medalist); Matt Evasil, 40; Blake Bonatz, 41; overall, 2-0 KLAA South Division; Canton, 1-2 April 26 at Hilltop G.C. Todd Goebel, 42; Kevin Collarens, 43; Alec leagues are now forming. the health and well-being of Michigan resi­ overall, 1-2 KLAA South. Franklin scorers: Brian Bekkula, 39 Latton, 43. The soccer leagues are for children ages 4-10 dents. The Fathers Day Run exemplifies this SALEM 161 (medalist); Jon Holmes, 44; Drake Hermann Salem scorers: Brandon Duprey, 39; Eric LIVONIA STEVENSON 164 and Frank Wilson, 46 each; Brandon Kozyn, Duprey, 40; Brian Patterson, 40; Jake Leib, and will run through June 11. There will be one core value and is endorsed by the Governor’s May 3 at Fox Creek 49; Doug Nagy, 55. 42; Josh Perrin, 43; Nick Danis, 44. practice and one game per week, on Saturdays. Council.

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To earn stars, in Michigan to become hospitals must improve the Healthy Food Hospitals,” nutritional value of menus Johnson said. “This is for food and beverages, add another way that Michigan Diabetes and nutritional content labels to hospitals — as major cafeteria and menu items, employers and prevention Erectile Dysfunction: and commit to buying more and wellness advocates Take Control Michigan grown and produced — can lead by example.” Erectile Dysfunction (ED) may be the food products. The goal is to most important diagnostic tool when it comes to general health in the baby- reduce obesity. TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH [ boomer population! Often times, it's the “The goals of Healthy Food Childhood obesity is first symptom that men may notice and the one that leads them to the doctor. 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Back in the day, Marilyn Kramer deciphered doctors’ handwritten orders, administered breathing treatments and sharp­ ened injection needles. Marge Becker made infant formula from scratch, scrubbed tracheal tubes by hand, and got to know her patients well because they often stayed at least a week. “It took longer to do everything back then,” said Becker, an RN Marilyn Kramer nursed at Oakwood who works in pre-anesthesia test­ Hospital before starting her career ing at St Maiy Mercy Hospital, at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. in Livonia. “You had to sterilize everything.” Today, 50 years after the pair graduated from nursing school, physician orders are printed by Marge Becker (left) and Marilyn Kramer will attend their 50-year nursing school reunion next weekend. They both work at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in computer; disposable “sharps” Livonia. and tubing have become the norm and many patients leave the hos­ class of 196l’s 55 graduates. Less like old times.” ing why she quit teaching. “It’s just as they prepare for surgery. In her pital a day or two after a surgical than a dozen of them are still Kramer worked on a “diffi­ something you want to do when spare time she takes Irish dance procedure. nursing, but they all share in a cult” surgical floor at Oakwood you’re a nurse. Everyday is differ­ classes. “There’s more responsibility, kind of sisterhood that started at Hospital in Dearborn after she ent in nursing... it’s a challenge One of her two sons is a nurse more technical care,” said Kramer, Providence, where students lived obtained her nursing certificate and it’s exciting.” who works at Angela Hospice in an RN in the Medical Cardiology in hospital dorms during their and before she moved to Charlotte She’s considering retirement Livonia. Her daughter works as a Unit at St Mary Mercy. “Were three-year training. near Lansing, where she assisted within the next year ortwo and dietary aide at St Mary Mercy. using technical equipment and we “What was wonderful was if at a private medical practice looking forward to travelling with She was surprised when her son have to know how it all works and Marge Becker at the start of her 50- you had a bad day in the hospital, where she did everything from her husband. decided to become a nurse, but we document everything. There year nursing career. you could share your woes with getting patients ready for exams to also recognized that the career is a whole lot more to everything. friends because they were prob­ sterilizing equipment MOM AND SON offers manyperks. The whole scope of caring is more during their 50-year reunion, May ably experiencing the same thing,” By the time she took on a mid­ Becker trained in the operat­ “It’s a wonderful profession. specific and there are protocols to 13-15 in Southfield. The event, Kramer said. ‘Today, students night job at St Mary Mercy, she ing room at Jennings Memorial There are so many variables. You follow. which coincides with National sit in classes and go on site to the had married and her husband was Hospital in Detroit after her grad­ can work in different shifts and “When I started in nursing Hospital Week, includes a stop hospital and then go home to their teaching at Schoolcraft College. uation. She stayed there for six areas. You can always find a job,” school the basic comfort and care on West Grand Boulevard in families and no one understands She quit two years later to teach years and then moved to St. Mary she said. of the patient was not as technical Detroit, where the school operated what they went through. the nurses aid program in Livonia Mercy Hospital in 1968. Kramer has worked with sever­ as it is now.” until 1575, along with a visit to “We lived together for three schools and rejoined St Mary “We were one building back al women who raised families and She and Becker, along with Providence Hospital in Southfield. years and were like sisters. We Mercy Hospital in 1989. In the then. I worked the emergency then went to nursing school. She their classmates from the were there all the time and we meantime, she also raised a son room for 18 years,” Becker said. said mothers often do well nursing Providence Hospital School of A STRONG BOND became good friends. Everyone and daughter. Now she talks with patients pri­ because of their caregiver roles. Nursing, will have plenty of time Both Becker and Kramer have went their own way after gradua­ ‘1 was anxious to get back to marily by phone, obtaining medi­ “It just fits. They’re (moms) to reminisce about the old days kept in touch with many of the tion, but when we get together, it’s regular nursing,” she said, explain­ cal history and medication dosage always taking care of someone.”

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Visitation Thursday, 5- Varner, Emily Libby, Gordon Libby, 91, a resident of Carsonville passed 8pm and Friday, 2-8pm. Interment Natalie Walser, Olivia Walser & Ian away unexpectedly at her home on Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorial Hammond. Great-grandmother of Wednesday April 27, 2011. She was CESPINO, FRANK CHRISTIANSEN, Contributions may be made to the Maddie Varner and soon-to-be Baby bom on February 19, 1920 in Detroit WILSON, MARION E. charity of your choice. Alexander. Funeral service Monday at a daughter of the late Henry and Ella 95, of Farmington Hills, MI passed May 4, 20 ll of Canton. Beloved hus­ MARGARET (MARNIE) www.mccabefuneraihome.com band of Betty. Loving father of GARDNER 11:00 AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris (Engelhardt) Hamel. Marion was away April 18, 2011. Preceded in Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., preceded in death by her husband Jennifer and Dominic (Carolyn). Dear Died on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the death by her husband Wallace A. brother of Arlene Cespino. Dear Garden City. Visitation on Saturday Marshall Spencer. Marion was a Wilson. Survived by daughter age of 90 in Naples, FL after a brief from 3-9PM. Please sign Patricia's on­ retired school teacher from the brother in-law of Kay and Ferd Wint, illness. She was preceded in death by Kathleen (Keith) Milam of TN. Jim and Peg Schmiesing, and Dwight line guestbook at: www.rggrharris.com Farmington Hills District after 30 Interment in Alpena, MI. See complete her husband of 58 years, G. Thomas years of teaching. She was a beloved and Mary Jo Schmiesing. Frank was Christiansen. Bom on August 2, 1920 obituary at: www.Thayer-Rock.com. bom May 2, 1948 to Frank and Irene mother, grandmother, great grand­ in Akron, Ohio and raised in mother and friend to many. Per Cespino. On April 11, 1970 Frank was Portsmouth, Ohio, Mamie graduated united in marriage to Betty Marion’s wishes there will be no from the University of Michigan in services. Memorials in memory of Schmiesing. Frank graduated from the 1942. While at U. of M. she was vice University of Dayton with a Marion may be made to St. John president of the senior class, a mem­ PASCIAK, Lutheran Church in Port Sanilac. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical ber of Wyvem and Scroll honorary Engineering and a Master’s degree in societies and a member of Pi Beta Phi. JASON MICHAEL Arrangements were by the Pomeroy Engineering Management. Frank was After graduation, she taught English 38, of Frederick, MD passed Funeral Home in Carsonville. a Project Manager at Ford/ Visteon and Speech before marrying Tom on away on May 4, 2011. He until his retirement in 2005, and June 29, 1946 at the Michigan League EVARTS, GWENNIE SMITH was the husband of Alicia worked as a consultant for various in Ann Arbor, MI. She and Tom lived Age 74, passed away peacefully April Pasciak, of Frederick. Bom STANLEY, JEANE M. automotive companies. He was active, in Birmingham, Michigan from 1946 20th. She resided in Birmingham, May 1, 1973 in Michigan, he was the April 10, 2011, age 88. Beloved wife for many years, in the Plymouth/ to 1985 where they were members of Michigan and graduated from son of Kenneth and Karen Pasciak. of the late Alan. Loving mother of Canton Youth Soccer League and the First United Methodist Church, Birmingham High in 1955. She was so Jason graduated from Thurston High Karen (Marshall) and Julie (Ed). enjoyed golfing and traveling. Birmingham Athletic Club and very much loved by her Daughter, Julie, School and served in the U.S. Army Dearest grandmother of Tony Atkins, Visitation Monday 4-9 PM at Orchard Lake Country Club. Mamie (David), Sons John, (Kristi), and Jeff. from 1993 to 1998, when he was hon­ Sara Weingarden, and Alexander Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. belonged to The Village Club and She is also survived by 5 beautiful orably discharged as a Specialist. He Brezinsky. Memorial Service to be YEAGER, Ann Arbor. Road, (btwn Sheldon & served as its president from 1972 - grandchildren, Brooke, Logan, Hannah, was employed as a network engineer held Saturday, May 14 at 1 pm at Beck) Plymouth. In State Tuesday 10 1974. A loyal member of Pi Beta Phi, Ian, and Celia. Her 4 sisters Gail, with Blue Ridge Technical Services. Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian WELDON OSBORNE AM until the 11 AM. Funeral Mass at she represented the sorority as (Stan), Jill, (Wayne), Mary, (John), and In addition to his loving wife and par­ Church, 9601 Hubbard (at the comer Retired insurance executive St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 National Panhellenic Conference Bonnie are deeply missing her! She also ents, Jason is survived by his son, of W. Chicago) in Livonia. and President of Yeager and Haggerty Rd. (south of Five Mile Rd.), Delegate. She also served as Alumnae had many neices, nephews and friends. Tristan Pasciak; stepchildren, Alex Arrangements entrusted to the Company, Inc., died April Plymouth. Memorial contributions Province President and Collegiate Services will be held May 14 at 12:00- Sigler and Scott Largent; a sister, Leonard A. Turowski & Son Funeral 30,2011 at his home in Palm may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Province President. Mamie and Tom lpm at Casi Pasciak; grandmothers, Cathy Home, 9300 Middlebelt in Livonia. Beach at the age of 88. He was bom Foundation. To share a memory, please moved to Naples, FL in 1985. They Unity of Livonia Church, Barton, Ella Pierce, and Barbara www.neely-turowski.com July 26, 1922, in Hillsboro, Ohio to visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com were members of Naples United 28660 5 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. Pasciak; parents-in-law, Mike & Carl 0. Yeager and Stella McCall Church of Christ and Kensington Golf We will be celebrating her life after the Donna Bolinger, and Susan Rooney Yeager. He graduated from Wayne and Country Club. Mamie was active service in the fellowship hall. & friend Robert Norris; sisters-in- State University with a B.S. Degree in the Naples Alumnae Club of Pi law, Amy Yost & husband Ryan, Beth and lived in Bloomfield Hills, Harbor Beta Phi and the Greater Naples Carnell & husband Robert, and Springs and Birmingham, Michigan. Alumnae Panhellenic. Mamie is sur­ Michele Lavoie & husband Daniel; While living in Michigan, he was very vived by her three daughters: Karin C. brother-in-law, Samuel Tourney; one active in the Republican Party, holding Fowler (Scott W.) of Grand Haven, niece; three nephews; and a host of several positions. He was elected to Ml, Margaret A. Christiansen of friends and other family members. He the Michigan State Legislature and Naples and Sally C. Harris (Wilmot was preceded in death by his grandfa­ also ran for Secretary of State. L.) of Greenwich, CT; two grandsons: ther, Henry Barton. A visitation will Governor George Romney appointed Andrew T. Fowler (Kristi) and Ryan be held Monday, May 9th from 7 -9 him as Director of the Michigan W. Fowler (Kelsy); one great-grand­ PM in the Chapel Mausoleum of Workman's Compensation Department daughter, two great-grandsons; two Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 where he served for eight years prior step-granddaughters: Ashley Harris U.S. Route 15 N in Frederick, where to starting his own insurance company. and Brooke Harris; and two brothers: a funeral service will take place at He moved to Ocean Ridge, Florida, John W. Gardner and Robert M. 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 10th. The WHITLEDGE, REV. and later Palm Beach following his WILLIAM FRANKLIN Gardner of Upper Arlington, Ohio. HOLLEMAN, Rev. Clark Carr of Grace United retirement. While living in Ocean Mamie was predeceased by her par­ Methodist Church (Hagerstown) will Age 83, of Hudson, Florida, Ridge he served a term as mayor. Mr. ents David E. and Petrea (Gableman) WILLEMINA KANT officiate. Arrangements are with passed away peacefully on Yeager was a generous philanthropist, Gardner and a brother David E. Formerly of Birmingham, died peace­ Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot yGSpi May 3rd, 2011. He is sur­ supporting many charities; as well as Gardner, Jr. A memorial service cele­ fully with her family at her side on Cody P.A. in Frederick. vived by his son, William H. The Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm brating Mamie’s life will be held at April 26, 2011 at Lourdes Senior Whitledge (married to Holly Doty Beach, where he was a member. Mr. Naples United Church of Christ on Community, Waterford, MI. In her 92 Whitledge), his daughter, V. Beth Yeager was also a member of the Four Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu years, she lived in two different Edwards (married to Frank J. Arts, Beach Club, Club Colette, Old of flowers, contributions may be worlds, bridged by her nurturing spirit. Edwards), his two grandsons, William Guard Society, Palm Beach Yacht made to Avow Hospice of Naples, Inc. Bom the third of five siblings January R. Whitledge and James D. Whitledge, Club, and the English Speaking Union. (1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples 28, 1919 in Dordrecht, The and his sister, Carol Whitledge Glick Mr. Yeager also served in the Army Air 34105), Naples United Church of Netherlands, to Arie and Wilhelmina (married to Robert Glick). His wife of Forces during World War II, and left Christ (5200 Crayton Rd., Naples Kant, she was named after her mater­ 47 years, Virginia Haynes Whitledge, the service with the rank of Captain. 34103), or University of Michigan nal grandmother. Willemina grew up in preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Yeager is survived by his wife Comprehensive Cancer Research the lean years following World War I Originally from Henderson, KY, Rev. Beverly White Yeager of Palm Beach (Office of Development, 2800 and studied nursing after completing Whitledge was a WWII Navy veteran, and Tallahassee. He is also survived by Plymouth Road, Bldg. 100, Ann high school. As a young woman, she a graduate of Evansville College, his daughter Carey Yeager; his sons Arbor, MI 48109-0843). endured the stresses and hardships of 1950, in Evansville, IN and Mark Yeager and Sky Yeager; his three For online condolences, please visit living in an occupied country during McCormick Theological Seminary, granddaughters Halina Acosta, www.fullerfuneralhome.com. World War II. On August 1,1946, 1953, in Chicago, IL. Alma College, Morgan Yeager, and Beverly Yeager; P o B I T U A R ^ Willemina married a young architect, Alma MI, bestowed an honorary his great- granddaughter Carmen Jacob Holleman, in Rotterdam. With Doctor of Divinity degree on him in Acosta, his great- grandson Marcos POLICY their two-year-old daughter, they 1971 for service and leadership to his Acosta; his brother David Yeager; and immigrated to the United States in church and community. While in sem­ his niece Nancy Yeager. Mr. Yeager The first five "billed" lines of an 1950. Soon after, as Jacob embarked SHOWERMAN, inary, Rev. Whitledge served as the was preceded in death by his son, obituary are published at no cost. on his professional career, two addi­ ELIZABETH J. “ JANE” student pastor at First Presbyterian Richard Yeager. A service was held at All additional lines will be tional children were bom happily com­ Church of Ft. Branch, IN. After com­ graveside on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at mitting Willemina deeply into mother­ Of Northville. Jane was bom July 13, pletion of his Master of Divinity and Roselawn Cemetery in Tallahassee. A charged at $4 per line. You may hood, the role she cherished for all of 1927 in Howell, MI; died May 2,2011, ordination, he was called to serve at memorial service is being planned for place a picture of your loved one her life. Over the years, the family at the age of 83. She graduated Howell First Presbyterian Church of Albion, Wednesday, May 11, at The Royal COMETTO, High School before moving to for an additional cost of only $6. prospered and blossomed to include MI in 1954. In 1961 he was called to Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach. The MARILYN SUELLEN eight grandchildren and seven great­ Washington D.C. where she worked at serve at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Robert Norris is officiating. Symbolic emblems may be Age 69, of Plymouth, passed away on grandchildren, providing endless the Pentagon. She was married to in Livonia MI. During his 27 years as Gifts in memory of Mr. Yeager may be included at no cost (example: May 1, 2011. Bom in Detroit to par­ opportunity for Willemina to nurture Donald Joseph Showerman for 49 Senior Pastor at St. Paul’s, he was also made to The Royal Poinciana Chapel, ents Alvin and Donelda Sass. Moved years. They owned and operated American Flags, religious and teach by example as the family’s active in the Presbytery of Detroit, the 58 Coconut Row, Palm Beach, FL to California and became a well inspirational matriarch. She was a Showerman’s Party Store, in Livonia, Synod of Michigan, and the Synod of 33480; or to Hospice of Palm Beach symbols, etc.) respected horse trainer and than devoted wife, the consummate mother for over 30 years and then moved to the Covenant. Upon retirement in County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm moved back to Plymouth after her and the model grandmother, always Glen Lake. Friends remember her as a 1988, Rev. Whitledge and his wife, Beach, FL 33407. retirement. Loving sister of Dale Sass putting her family before herself. She sharp businesswoman, loving mother Virginia, relocated to Hudson, FL, Deadlines: and his wife Idelle Hamond-Sass and was a woman with boundless energy and grandmother, with a kind heart. where he became active in the George (Leslie) Sass. Dear aunt of who loved all children as well as flow­ Jane enjoyed reading, crosswords, and Presbytery of Tampa Bay, serving on Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Katherine (Chris) Slicker, Jennifer ers and gardening, music and dancing. puzzles and was a fan of all the Detroit the Committee of Ministry and as Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday (Brett) Fry and Casey Sass. Great She believed in the goodness in every­ sports teams. She was active in her interim pastor at First Presbyterian ZIEGENHAGE, HARLEN church and had a very strong family aunt of Matthew Slicker, Madison one’s heart and would strive to bring Church of Port Richey and Forest Of Manistee, Michigan and Obituaries received after these deadlines and Kaitlin Fry. Also survived by her out the best in everyone she met. orientation. Jane was preceded in Hills Presbyterian Church of Tampa. death by her husband, Donald, in 1998; formerly of Livonia and w ill be placed in the next available issue. uncle Ron Stanton and his partner Willemina was preceded in death by In 1993 he was called to serve as the <~ag| Brighton passed away on David Martindale and by aunts Eldora her parents, three siblings and her hus­ son, Mark, in 2009; and her siblings. Parish Associate at St. Mark’s Surviving are her daughters, Kay January 18 at the Manistee Waters and Donna Jean (Carl) Seely band, Jacob. She is survived by her Presbyterian Church in Hudson, FL. Medical Care Facility at the age of 84. e-mail your obit to and last but not least her beloved dog youngest sister Aad Kant; daughter (Leonard) Zuckerman and Pam (Brian) In 2007, at age 80, and after 14 years Fazzio; sons, David (Bonnie) He is survived by his wife of 62 years, [email protected] Hershall. Suellen was a accomplished Wilhelmina Mariah Finnicum at St. Mark’s, he retired for the second Doris Mae, Grandson Nathan artist and gardner. Services were held (William); son William James; daugh­ Showerman and Paul (Cheryl) time. His remaining years were spent Showerman; 12 grandchildren; 2 great­ Ziegenhagen of Northville, and sisters or tax to: on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from the ter Marian Louise Hutchins (William); in love and enjoyment with his family, Ruth Schoedel of Manistee and Marie Attn: Obits c/o Char Wilson Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 eight grandchildren: Justin Finnicum grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Jane his friends, and his faith. A memorial King, Ruth (Jack) Borden and Irene Peterson (Lowell) of Livonia. He was 313-496-4968 S. Main, Plymouth. She will be (Carolyn), Elyse Finnicum Hardesty service will be held for Rev. also preceded in death by his sons buried next to her parents at White (Scott), William Finnicum IV, Marie Showerman. The Funeral Mass was Whitledge on June 1st at 1:00 PM at celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2011, at Harlen and Robert and sister Gertrude For more information call: Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Memorials Hutchins, Elizabeth Hutchins, Jacob St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 7922 Baker. He graduated from Manistee may be made to the American Cancer Hutchins, Austin Holleman and Chase St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, SR 52, Hudson, FL 34667. Rev. Char Wilson Empire, MI. Those desiring may make High School in 1944 and enlisted in 586-826-7082 Society or the American Diabetes Holleman; seven great- grandchildren: Whitledge’s ashes will be joined with the Navy that year. He was employed Assoociation. Share memories at, Kyla Hardesty, June Hardesty, Rhett contributions to the American Heart his wife’s and buried during a private Association, Memorials and Tributes as a Quality Control Manager for Ford or Liz Keiser schrader-howell.com Hardesty, Gavin Finnicum, Hanley family service at the Florida National Motor Company and retired from the 586-977-7538 Finnicum, Nolan Finnicum and Lockbox, 3816 Pay sphere Circle, Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of Chicago, IL, 60674, in memory of Wayne Assembly Plant after 36 years Annelyse Hutchins. A Memorial flowers, the family requests that of service in 1987. A Memorial or toll free Service is to be held at 11:00 AM Elizabeth “Jane” Showerman. The memorial gifts be made to HPH CROSS, WALLACE REED family is being served by the Gorsline Service was held on Saturday, April 800-579-7355 Friday, May 13, 2011 at the First Hospice Foundation, 12107 Majestic 30, 2011 in Manistee with final Age 88, died 5/4/11 in Raleigh, NC. United Methodist Church, Runciman Funeral Homes, East Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667 or St. ask for Char or Liz Arrangements by: Brown-Wynne Lansing. internment at Trinity Lutheran Birmingham, MI. In lieu of flowers Mark’s Presbyterian Church. Service Cemetery in Manistee. Memorial Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook donations may be made to St. Jude's Online condolences may be sent to arrangements are being handled by _ QE0a65842fl Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609. www.gorslinemncimaneastlansing.co Contributions may be directed to the Children's Hospital in Willemina's Prevatt Funeral Home; 727-863-3700 Alzheimers Association. www.brownwynne.com memory. m www.prevattftmeralhome.com B12 o Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, May 8,2011 online at hometownlife.com

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The Carrara White sports car’s slides through the air, and the easier it slides This soft lighting not only looks cool, but and a pelvic side bag that works with the engine has the highest displacement 911 through the air, the quieter it is and the less also gives just enough light to see handles existing side-curtain airbag to help prevent engine of all time and delivers 125 fuel it uses. With gasoline in greater Detroit and switches. injuries in side impacts. horsepower per liter with its naturally priced at more than $4 per gallon now and Mercedes’ COMAND system for operating The Mercedes we drove had a base price of aspirated flat six. At its peak, the GT3 rising, that’s important, no matter what your the navigation and audio systems is $48,600. Options included metallic paint, cranks out 500 horsepower at 8250 rpm. income is. controlled by a knob on the center console. leather upholstery, parking sensors, split­ Torque is 339 foot pounds, achieved at 5750 Prices begin at $48,600 for the E350 with The operation is reasonably easy to learn folding rear seats, the COMAND system with rpm. The GT3 goes from 0-60 in under 4 the 268-horsepower V6. The 4Matic, with all­ but could be more intuitive. navigation and upgraded audio, 18-inch seconds and hits 124 mph in 12 seconds or wheel drive, begins at $51,100. The E550, The optional Harmon Kardon surround- wheels, sport suspension, perforated front less. Top speed is ... whoah! ... 193 mph. Um, with a 382-horsepower V-8, begins at $56,300. sound stereo has inputs for an iPod or an brake discs, rearview camera, Distronic we’d love to see if we can get the GT3 up to The E550 4Matic starts at $58,800. MP3 player and it can hold 6 gigabytes of cruise control, lane-keeping assist and blind- that speed on 1-696 when we get the car. The E350 Bluetec turbodiesel engine gets music. spot assist. The sticker price was $60,665. Price tag: Only ... $185,000. The cars will be well over 30 miles per gallon on the highway, The navigation system has real-time traffic The car’s warranty is for four years or delivered to buyers in the fall. What kind of and there’s a station wagon and coupe, too. reports. 50,000 miles. gas mileage does it get? Who cares! On the highway, the E350 glides softly. Not A driver-drowsiness monitor uses a NEW DEALERSHIP: Porsche has opened a MADE IN MICHIGAN: Spartan Motors, a so soft that the car feels disconnected from steering sensor that is coupled to smart new showroom to serve Metropolitan Detroit. manufacturer of specialty chassis and the road - quite the opposite - but rather as software that uses 70 parameters to establish Porsche is now on the same campus as the vehicles, has begun assembling 2012 gas- if it were riding on perfectly smooth a unique driver profile during the first 20 Bavarian Motor Village BMW Center on the powered Isuzu N-Series trucks at its plant pavement. minutes of driving. west side of Gratiot Avenue in Eastpointe. in Charlotte. Units will arrive at Isuzu It was impressively smooth on a bumpy If the system identifies the erratic steering John Wilson is the service manager for both dealerships this month. Spartan will gravel road, which is a testament to the shock corrections that drivers make as they begin dealerships at 24717 Gratiot and from produce 18 units per day and produce about absorbers that use an internal bypass to to get drowsy, it triggers an audible warning personal experience we at Avanti 4,000 units for the model year. The N-Series soften the ride on normal roads but firm up at and a “Time for a Rest?” message with a NewsFeatures can tell you John and his had been assembled by General Motors higher speeds on twisty roads. coffee cup icon in the instrument cluster. people in the back shop do a fine job of workers in Wisconsin until GM shut the The 3.5-liter engine makes more than Mercedes-Benz’s driver-assistance package getting vehicles in and out of the dealership plant in 2009. enough horsepower (168) for all but those is a set of options that notify the driver in a timely fashion. When cars owned by who want maximum performance. through a shudder in the steering wheel if Avanti staff have been brought in for Edited by Avanti NewsFeatures Editor The transmission is a 7-speed automatic the car deviates from its lane, that lights a maintenance and repair, John Wilson and his Hawke Fracassa. Tell us what you think of that can be shifted manually with paddles on triangle in the outside mirror when a vehicle people have done the job right the first time, today’s cars and trucks anytime, day or the steering wheel. is in the blind spot and alerts the driver every time. Find out for yourself how great night. Write the Avanti NewsFeatures A luxury sedan needs to be luxurious when the system senses an impending these guys are. Get in touch with John editors at [email protected] if you have a inside, and the E350 certainly is. collision. yourself by emailing him at comment or a story tip. Distributed by the The front seats are deep and supportive. If the driver fails to react, the system [email protected] < Fracassa News Group. The car Avanti reviewers drove was applies maximum braking about a half of a mailto: atj ohn. wilson@bavarianmotorvillage. c equipped with the optional multi-contour second before the collision. om> or call him at (586) 435-8350. Even if Mercedes-Benz E350. seats that have a series of air bladders and This reduces the impact and creates what it’s just to say “hi.” Power: 3.5-liter V-6. mechanical bolsters that can be changed to Mercedes calls an electronic crumple zone. BIG ENGINE: Porsche will make 600 Mileage: 18 city / 26 highway. suit the driver. Up to 11 airbags are used throughout the units of its 6-speed 911 GT3 RS 4.0 for sale As driven: $60,665. ncnonoTi

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