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Auction items Organizers are look­ ing for businesses or . individuals interested , in donating goods or • services for the live and silent auctions at Wayne Memorial High School's eighth annual Zebra Safari Fundrais- Wild's goals for 2012 ing Dinner. The event will be • By LeAnne Rogers be open. There will be grass but ' work at Central City Park and - be used for a variety of commu-' Friday, March 30, and Observer Staff Writer probably not for soccer.". tying it in with nearby H20 Zone nity events. feature dinner catered The 33-acre park, formerly spray park and Tartan Park. As part of the National Air­ by the William D. Ford Looking ahead to 2012, one of leased from Wayne County, is . "We'll tie the walking paths port property remediation proj­ Career Technical Center Westland Mayor William Wild's now owned by the city. Wayne together, we'll add decorative ect settlement, Ford Motor Com­ culinary arts staff, en­ top goals is probably shared by a County is funding the remedia- • fencing and other finishing \; pany and 3M Corporation are tertainment, silent and lot of residents — the reopening tion of lead and other contami- i. touches," Wild said. "The next donating $390,000 earmarked for live auctions and door of Central City Park. .,: nation in the eastern section of .'. big thing for Central City Park is recreational use. The city plans prizes. Contact Prin­ "A goal in the spring is getting the park, which has been closed we hope to get the Farmers Mar­ to use that money to build the cipal Val Orr at (734) the finishing touches on Cen­ since 2006. ket pavilion installed." ' new pavilion and do decorative 419-2206 or by e-mail tral City Park and to get it open In the next couple of months, Although it's referred to as the work around Central City Park. at [email protected]. to the public," Wild said. "The Wild said he expects to meet Farmers" Market pavilion, Wild . us about donating. parking lot and walking path will with council about completing .said the structure could actually Please see GOALS, A2 All donations are tax deductible, and the money raised benefits students. Last year's dinner raised $10,000. Tickets cost $30 each on or $200 for a table of eight and are avail- • able in the main office of the high school at power-shoppers Fourth Street and Glen- wood. r**i ^ •** . By LeAnne Rogers / ";• •' Observer Staff Writer Westland Policcare look- ' Green Award ing for a man and woman who Westland Mayor allegedly spent more than William Wild presented $6,000 in under 30 minutes U.S. Senator Carl Levin, . using a stolen credit card. D-, with the A Livonia woman told police city's Green Leadership Dec. 30 her purse was stolen ; , Award. Dec. 20 from a Weight Watch­ Levin supports many ers meeting in Farmington s green initiatives includ­ >"Hills. The woman had filed a ,\.r ing Cash for Clunkers — ,theft report and came to West- ' -'i. ; a program that replaced -land to file a second report older vehicles with more based on the credit card use by fuel-efficient vehicles . the suspects.' ' -; — and the Great Lakes On Dec. 21, purchases were Police are looking for this couple Restoration Project. He made at Best Buy, 35100 Cen-. who allegedly used a stolen also called for increased tral City Parkway; Macy's, . credit card to make $6,000 in pur­ production of electric 35000 Warren Road; and Tar- , chases at three Westland stores. • vehicles and expansion ; get, 35401 Warren Road. The of the electric vehicle purchases — which included an Police have released photos tax credit. Apple laptop computer, a Dys­ of the suspects taken from sur­ "This award was on vacuum cleaner and fra­ veillance video and are seeking developed to inspire, grances — all were made from x: information. educate and recognize 7:32-7:56p.m. '^" • • "We've received some tips those in the community Two trips were made to . since we released the pho­ who are taking steps Macy's, although the couple tos. Nothing to hang my hat on to protect the environ­ stopped at five different cash but some leads to follow up," ment. It was my honor registers to make purchas­ Wojciksaid. to present Senator es, Westland Police Sgt. Kevin Anyone with information Levin this award as he Wojciksaid. is asked to contact Westland • continues to exemplify "They stole the wallet in - Police at (734) 722-9600. outstanding environ­ Farmington Hills but had a mental leadership in spending spree in Westland," , _ lrogersehometownlife.com Washington, D.C.," Wild he said. ,<' . ....•"". : • (313)222-5428 '• said. Wild presented the award to Levin during A presenter at the , Anthony Lucas provided an historical per­ a visit to the Westland spective speaking as Martin Luther King, Jr. . Colonial Village Apart­ i i ments, the first loca­ He's with God tion in metro to install an electric vehicle charging station (Family plans in January 2011. ,- gs woras come "Westland values being 'green' and the memorial to honor installation of this elec­ trical vehicle charging to life in Westland : missing son station was just another By LeAnne Rogers , boycotting the city buses for 381 example of our commit­ Observer Staff Writer , days was described by King as By Sue Mason ment to make Westland one of the most amazing things » Observer Staff Writer. Michigan's greenest The words of Dr. Martin Luther he had ever seen. city," Wild said. King Jr. came alive during West- ' "After that, white people in A week since her son, 27- land's annual MLK tribute cere­ Montgomery knew we meant .'; • •. year-old Kent Morton, fell into mony, thanks to Anthony Lucas, business. They started doing nas- the , Fawn Salva- a Henry Ford historical present­ , ty things," said Lucas as King. tore still calls him onliis cell­ INDEX er. .': . ;•; .../ .- "There were calls to my house phone. It rings and goes into Business ...A9 threatening my children. I took it voicemail and she tells him, "I Crossword Puzzle ....B10 As part of the program held . Entertainment B5; Monday at the Friendship Cen­ strongly at first." love you, I love you." Food B7 ter, Lucas re-created excerpts Late one night, King remem- , She knows he will never hear Homes B10 of well-known speeches but also bered receiving a telephone call . her words again. She has come Jobs B11 provided a dramatic presenta­ threatening to blow up his home to grips with the fact that while Obituaries ....B4 tion of King's recollections of and shoot him —' a call that par­ he survived a 150-foot fall from Opinion.. A10 his early Civil Rights struggles ticularly disturbed him. His first the Ambassador Bridge where Services... B11 in Montgomery, Ala., and the he had been working, he suc­ Sports.. B1 child was a newborn and concern J Kent Morton was with his daugh­ Wheels..: B12 . strength he found in his religious about losing his wife and child cumbed to the river's chilly- ter Makayla when she competed faith. , or them losing him weighed on water and seven mph current. in a cheer competition in Macomb © The Observer & Eccentric King recalled that things went King. \ He was last seen near the Bob- . County earlier this month. Volume 47 • Number 69 well during the first year after "I was weak; I prayed over my Lo docks south of the bridge, he was called to be pastor of a ,.' cup of coffee. I heard a voice. It and the search for his body' •; - up. I know he did that for his Home Delivery: small church in Montgomery. A said stand up for justice. I will ••'•=' continues on downriver.' daughter Makayla." (866) 887-2737 year later, a woman named Rosa be with you until the end of the "You know how they say peo­ ', Known as Mdrty to his Parks decided not to give up her world," said Lucas as King. "I ple never survive the fall, I friends, Morton will be remem­ Return Address . seat on a bus and move to the heard the voice of Jesus saying think I know why he survived," bered at a memorial gather-' 41304 Concept Dr. l 1 Plymouth HI 48170 back. , .,<..'<.. 'Fight on.'" • , the Garden City resident said ing Sunday afternoon at the The unity displayed by the during an interview Tuesday. - African American community in Please see KING, A2 "He swam and put his hand Please see M'ORTON, A3 re?IW g . »',.) . A2 (W) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 19,2012 LOCAL NEWS online at hometownlife.com

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"If that's not enough • will be big money, we'll partner with the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority," Wild project for city said. Additionally, the city By LeAnne Rogers made in the existing saved what was known as Observer Staff Writer operations. the Lions Pavilion during As work begins on the the remediation work. As has been the case proposed 2012-13 bud-' "We will refurbish it. in recent years, devel­ get, Wild noted the pro­ It will go back towards oping a balanced jected deficit is at $6 the pond. It will serve the municipal budget will million —- considerably Veterans Memorial Gar­ be a big project for less than projected ear- den when it opens plus Westland Mayor Wil­ • lier, thanks to early the soccer association," liam Wild and his staff retirements and other Wild said. "Because it , in2012. reductions in the cur­ was so old, we thought we "I have to present a rent and 2010-11 bud­ would scrap it. The archi­ . budget to council by gets. tect said it was built like April 1. We will try to Beginning in March, Ft. Knox, so we'll use it." . do a two-year balanced Wild said there will • Also upcoming is the budget again," Wild be meetings with the , refinancing of Taylor said. "The property val­ council to discuss stra­ Towers which will like­ ue decline has slowed. tegic planning and ly generate $6 million to I hope that the worst finances. Included $8 million in revenue that. is behind us. It will be topics will be a five- will be earmarked for a pretty conservative year plan, assessment At Westland's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance, the Rev. Kurt Lambart (left) of St. capital improvements. estimate." of current buildings, Matthew Lutheran Church, who gave the closing prayer, chats with Suffragan Bishop A meeting to update With decreased reve­ water and sewer sys­ Luke McClendon of the Christ Temple Apostolic Church, who gave the invocation. council on the refinanc­ nues, the city continues tem updates, how to ing, which will be repaid to struggle to address address needed road with revenue from ten­ projected deficits work and the expan­ ant rents, is likely to be through spending cuts sion planned by the KING % W '¥ ~- scheduled in early Febru­ and consolidations. William P. Faust Public Continued from page A1 ary, Wild said. When the first two- Library. "We've had to work our year budget was adopt­ Also on the agenda, way through some issues ed in 2010-11, city audi­ a possible"renovation When he would feel dis­ in what type of improve­ tors projected a $3.5 of the locker rooms at couraged, King answered ments we can do, we're million budget defi­ Mike Modano Ice Are­ the Biblical question-by ready Jo go to council," cit for that fiscal year. na, which Wild said , saying there is balm in Wild said. "The closing That shortfall was pro­ would try to be done Gilead to heal the sick will probably be in early v jected to $12 million in through fund-raising. soul. spring." ' the current fiscal year "- \ Lucas also present- ' Improvements under­ and $23 million in 2012- . lrogersehometownlife.com • ed excerpts from King's way at Taylor Towers are 13, if no changes were ... (313)222-5428 Aug. 28,1963, speech dur­ replacement of the eleva­ ii - -' ing the march on Wash­ tor with a new roof, fol­ ington, D.C., and his final I. $, lowed by replacing the ing the project would be have remediated Cen­ speech given April 3, existing windows with located in either the DDA tral City Park, Livonia 1968 — the night before energy-efficient ones and or Tax Increment Financ­ , Schools Cooper School his assassination. entry doors for about $2 ing Authority district. property will be reme­ "Hearing him (Lucas) Dea Mason (from left), Britney Johnson, Matthew Mason million. J • Regarding the nearly diated along with the brings back so many and Devon Taylor pray during Westland's annual Martin • After a report on dis­ 20-acre National Airport National Airport proper­ memories, he sounds just Luther King, Jr. observance at the Friendship Center. mal conditions at West- property located south­ ty. That's a lot of reme­ like Dr. King," said pro­ - land City Hall, which has east of the Emagine The­ diation within a short gram master of ceremo­ "His brothers sold him cal selections were per­ a long history of prob­ ater on Ford, the reme­ time." " nies Kevin Buford, West- into slavery and he was in formed jointly by the lems with flooding due diation plan will be sub- • • The city is gearing land's Department of prison. God was with him. Glenn Singers and Vocal to the high water table, ' mitted to the Michigan up for a second Blues, Public Services director. You can kill the dream­ Dimension from Wayne , council members have Department of Natural . Brews and Barbecue in The presentation by er but you can't kill the Memorial High School. agreed a hew building is Resources and Environ­ September. Lucas reminded him dream." Students from the dis­ needed. ment this year. . .' "It's a two-day event of the Biblical story of The Wayne-Westland trict also responded to a "We're still taking a "We hope to see reme­ this year, and we will Joseph and his coat of Community Schools call for creative entries • look at the city hall proj­ diation of that proper­ be announcing a major many colors, Buford said. again had a strong par­ about King's legacy with ect. Right now, we're ty this year as well," name headliner," Wild "Joseph was favored by ticipation in the pro­ a variety of art work and working with lawyers Wild said. "If that hap­ said. < his father. Joseph had a gram with the West- a video program. and the bonding compa­ pens this year, it will be lot of brothers who hat­ land John Glenn Junior ny on how to finance the pretty neat. Within a cou­ lrogers8hometownlife.com ed him because he had . ROTC handling the * lrogers6hometownlife.com project," said Wild, add- ple year period we would .(313)222-5428 a dream," Buford said. flag ceremony. 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of the company called to that evening to see her ; school. She saw Morton Tuesday, Jan. 31, and the KENT t tell him what had hap­ receive the awards everyday. The last time . WestlandJaycees are MORTON 1 Continued from page A1 MORTON pened. It was a half - she had earned in the was last Tuesday night. doing a bowling fund­ hour after Morton had church's Pioneer pro­ "He would tease me, raiser. Morning Star ; A memorial gathering fallen. The workers on gram. . when he'd leave, he'd / Church also has been John Santieu and Son •' for Kent Morton will be \ the bridge had "called 9- "A couple days before joke with me," she said. .- accepting donations for Funeral Home in Gar­ * held at 2 p.m. Sunday, ] 1-1, the Coast Guard and this happened, he paint- *'' "He always said, 'I love the family. den City. Officiated by ,' I Jan. 22, at John Santeiu \ everyone else" and then ed her room because she you, mom.' I'd always "Many people have the Revs. Earl Duncan : and Son Funeral Home, ! his boss. wanted it to be hot pink. \ tell him to be safe." come to the church to : and Jordan Duncan of ' 1139 Inkster Road, south '- "He told me he had He was an awesome : The Salvatores are make donations," Dun­ Morning Star Church, fallen off the bridge and dad," Duncan said. amazed at the people ; can said." ., the memorial will have of Ford Road in Garden I ! ' City. '- ; hadn't been found," said Morton also did a lot - who are helping the • As the wait goes on, music, including the f Mario Salvatore, who of painting for others, ' family. Randy Patzer, Fawn Salvatore said singing of his mother's ; Mr Morton, 27, died ^ then called his wife. including at the church.. it's the family's strong Jan. 11. He is survived by '•"; owner of the Garden favorite song, I'll Fly ,- ; "He called and told me He never charged for '; City ACE store, has set , faith that holds them Away, and comments his daughter Makayla • and I knew he was gone, the work, he just did it. up a bar code so peo­ together, although she by his friends and his ; ; Morton, parents Fawn , 1 we both knew he was Engaged to be mar­ ple can make donations admits she has her brother Shane. i and Mario Salvatore, j gone," Fawn Salvatore ried, he told his parents while checking out of moments: Son Shane The Salvatores wants [ father David Morton, '"1 said. New Year's Eve that his buy paper slips that are has "been their rock' ; siblings Shane Morton, I through all of this," { everyone who attends : • The Salvatores know fiancee was pregnant. hanging up around the the event to wear Amber Morton (Josh), very little about the cir­ "He was so excited store. Canisters, provid­ talking to the media orange, Kent's favor­ , Bret Morton, Sarah . . 1 cumstances of the acci­ about the baby," Fawn ed by the Garden City '.' when she knew she ite color and a remind­ { Minich (Jason), fiancee ; dent. They do know the Salvatore said. "And , Goodfellows, are being couldn't. - , er that he graduated in . > Kristi Waltsgott, grand-,',;' man working next to Makayla was so excited put out in businesses "He's worried that I 2001 from Garden City parents Robert and : _' ,-.,4 him tried to grab him ! she was going to be a big like Plato's and McKay's can't do this, but I can," High School. Sandra Zube, Juanita and catch hiin. sister." Party store on Inkster : she said. "I know where "Everything with him :• and Mario Salvatore and ;. "He feels real bad," Fawn Salvatore volun­ Road. ., :;.-.' .., Kent is. He's with God.'! was orange,'' his mother Marge and Delbert Mor- i Fawn Salvatore said. teers at Memorial Ele­ V Memorial Elementa­ said. "I want everyone I ton and seven nieces and 1 "He looked for a piece mentary 1-2 Campus and ry 1-2 Campus is hold­ smasonehometownlife.com to wear orange, even I nephews. -' ••••;<• j of wood or something to cared for Makayla after ing a bake sale at 6 p.m. (313)222-6751 if it's a dirty T-shirt, I I Donations to the family -j throw him. He was his don't care. Don't dress , can be sent to Morn- ij friend." up, except Shane will. j ing Star Church, 29863 He'll wear a suit with an I Dawson, Garden City, }. His hometown \ orange tie. We're even Morton, like his moth- - letting off 100 orange MI.48135, with a note of : er, grew up in Garden balloons." • . / ; "Kent Morton" on the s City. He swam for a club Planning the memo- | front of the envelope. ' j team for 10 years and rial has brought some at the high school. As normalcy to the fami­ worked for Seaway an adulty he played soft- ly, whose anguish was Painting of Livonia for \ ball every year. He also seen and heard in the 28 years. Morton start­ stuck close to his home­ media's coverage of the ed working there when town. When his mar­ search. They spent four he was 17 doing "lit­ riage ended, he and days at the river's edge tle jobs." When he was - Makayla lived with the and another day protest­ hired two years go, Mor­ Salvatores until he pur­ ing in front of Cobo Hall ton decided he wanted to chased a home last year Reg. when the Detroit Police work outside, unlike his that was just five blocks prices Department switched father, who prefers inte­ away. its attention from their rior painting. "The reason he worked son to the North Amer­ "He loved it, he want­ was for Makayla, the with complete pair purchase ican International Auto ed to do bridges, he reason he took that .' '•'-'. ' • ' ,.'•.••• Show. wanted to be outside," job was to get a house On Tuesday, they sat in Mario Salvatore said. for her," said Maureen the family room of their "He loved doing bridg­ Duncan, a close fami­ • all frames Garden City home, wait­ es, even though it's dan­ ly friend. "Makayla was ing to hear if something gerous work." his life. He was always vail,lenses " > someone saw in the shal­ "He admired this guy . involved with Makayla. low waters off Grosse here," said Fawn San- If Makayla was there, He might be Morton's tore, patting her hus- Kent was there." • all lens options body. Bad weather in the , band's hand. "That's why He was with Makayla morning had delayed a he became a painter like when she cheered with search by Coast Guard his dad. He wanted to do . Young Champions at a helicopter and boat. what his dad did." competition in Macomb OFFER INCLUDES: Mario Salvatore was , County a few weeks ago. 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Everyone rose for the graduate. Wearing Livonia Churchill's red grad­ uation cap and gown, Rachel Collett stood up out of her wheelchair and walked to Steven Archibald, director of • secondary programs and facilities for the Livonia Public Schools, who pre­ sented Rachel her diplo­ ma at a special gradua­ Rachel Collett is now a Churchill graduate. tion ceremony last Fri­ day afternoon to a cho­ rus of cheers and a few hoots and hollers from the crowd. Churchill Principal Joe Anderson said it was "with great honor" to present the diploma, then choked up with emo­ tion as he said: "Please move your tassel from right to left as a symbol of your graduation from Churchill High School." PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER * Rachel then removed Churchill Principal Joe Anderson presents Rachel Elizabeth Collett with her high school diploma.' her cap and tossed it into the air as the crowd of nical Center, spoke about ing and she sets the stan­ one of the most emotion­ family, friends and fellow Rachel's hard work in her dards for other students," al for him in the 21 years ' students cheered for her. studies and personal char­ Trotter said. he has been an adminis-' It was a triumphant acter of honesty and hon­ trator. moment for Rachel, who's or in receiving a Livonia Emotional ceremony "One of the biggest . been battling a rare form Rotary vocational service Rachel stepped forward things about her is she of osteosarcoma, a bone award for her vocation­ to accept her diploma never complained about At a reception in the office, 11-year-old Madison Collett cancer, for six years and al skills and awareness. and hugged Trotter. Seat­ things," he said. "She has hugs her big sister Rachel. is currently under hospice Rachel had earned some ed next to her were her managed to work her life care. college credit through best friends at Churchill: around the treatment, 'Thank you, words to describe the the medical assistance seniors Angela Bannoura, and she would tell doc­ everybody' day's ceremony. program at the Livonia Courage, hard work Renee Johnstone, Amber . tors, 'We can't do this • "It was great," Roy During the ceremo­ Career Technical Center. Prong and Lindsay Wil; right now, I have cheer- said. "The staff of all ley, who also walked and leading,'or she would After the ceremony, ny, Anderson spoke of Mary Trotter, a med­ Rachel was given flowers the schools have been Rachel's courage and per­ ical assistance instruc­ assisted Rachel in her have some other activity. great, at Johnson, Frost wheelchair as she entered. and graduation cards and severance in achieving tor, called Rachel a coura­ "For her to have that greeted with applause. and Churchill, the teach­ one of her goals: graduat­ geous young women and and exited the. auditorium mindset is phenomenal." ers and staff have all stage. "Thank you, every­ ing. "It's because of stu­ an exemplary student in Mary Lennox, a teach­ body!" she said to the been a big deal. They dents like you that we her medical assistance Before the ceremo­ er consultant who taught . small crowd outside have helped us a lot with appreciate what we're studies. Rachel also prac­ ny, Anderson said school Rachel while Rachel was Anderson's office where. everything. able to do at Churchill," ticed on the school's cheer- officials were "thrilled homebound, repeated a reception took place for "We had a son graduate Anderson said. "You've leading team and still had to be able to grant one of what other school offi­ family and friends. two years ago, but today shown the phenomenal time to coach seventh- and her wishes." cials said about her. . Rachel's father Roy Col­ is all the great things and ability to rise time and eighth-grade cheerlead­ "She's been so coura­ "I have never met a kid as lett held a giant bear and great feelings with hav­ time again, to face the ers, Trotter said. Rachel geous in coming to school hardworking as her," Len­ greeted visitors, while ing a daughter graduate." Challenges and receive • also assisted with a Rouge when things have been nox said. "When she was Audrey, Rachel's mother, your high school diploma." River cleanup and United difficult," Anderson said. so sick, she was still doing kabramczOhometownlife.com Way projects. sat next to Rachel as she Janet Haas, principal at Anderson called the her math. She was worried accepted congratulations. •' (313)222-2591 the Livonia Career Tech- "Her work ethic is amaz­ event "bittersweet" and about her algebra" Roy said he didn't have Twitter: 8KenAbramcz

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the festival branch out from Kellogg Park into a By Matt Jachman number of downtown streets. Observer Staff Writer At its peak in the late '80s, Lorenz said, there were about 200 sculptures on the streets and a few dozen You can thank a 43-year-old television news magazine - in the park. for inspiring a local institution, the Plymouth Ice Festival, that now also has.some'years — going on 30 The public was drawn to it, the media loved'it, and — behind it. . the festival put Plymouth on the map for a lot of . people, Lorenz said. Festival founder Scott Lorenz says he was inspired 30 years ago by a segment of CBS's 60 Minutes that ."As far as publicity and exposure for the town, spotlighted the Sapporo Snow Festival, a giant display nothing else comes close," he said. of snow statues and ice sculptures in Japan's 30th on tap fourth-largest city.

.The 30th annual Plymouth Ice Festival is scheduled for' "This was incredible, because they had these giant ice Jan. 20-22, and producer Sam Walton said the sculptures that were as big as a building," Lorenz said foundation built by Lorenz and others, as well as the Monday, recalling the 60 Minutes episode. show's loyal following, has gotten it this far.

Lorenz, then general manager of the Mayflower "It's a testament to patrons and promoters," Walton Hotel, which was owned by his family, envisioned said recently of the festival's longevity. "The staging a similar event in downtown'Plymouth. He momentum that's been developed has just been approached his father, Ralph, with the fdea. fantastic, and that's what's gotten us 30 years down the road." "You're craz/. It'll never work, ".was the response, he said. Then-City Manager Hank Graper said the same Walton, whose Signature Professional Group is thing, according to Lorenz. producing its third festival, is billing it as a family friendly event with more ice and more activities than Quick first launch the last one.

But Graper got back to him-shortly with all assist: he "The ice is obviously a.big draw, but we're trying to had mentioned the idea to a few people, and offer something for everybody," Walton said. suddenly had some sponsors and a budget. And Ralph Lorenz, too, offered help, suggesting his son get in That includes a petting zoo, wintertime sports Copies will also be / : touch with the chefs who taught ice-carving at activities and equipment demonstrations, the > Schoolcraft College. After contacting Midwest Ice, a extension of the Fire & Ice display into a second available at Detroit supplier dating" from the 1920s, they were in evening, a video game center from Play First Mobile business. Gaming, a live show by the Radio Disney cast and expanded competition opportunities for carvers at the The Gathering next to "We put the first qne together in 45 days," said college level. Plus, there will be more ice sculptures — • Lorenz, who owns a public relations firm, Westwind 130 and counting, up from about 115 last January Communications. The first show had a dozen or two and about 100 in 2010, Walton said. < Penn Theater this sculptures, he said. The festival has landed McDonald's as a major weekend. The festival grew steadily in the 1980s, and Lorenz contributor, with a $15,000 grant. The fast-food giant said he tried to continually improve it, traveling to ice will be sponsoring a major sculpture, helping support shows around the country to glean ideas, flying to (along with the Sun & Snow sports shop) the winter Japan to attract top carvers, signing big sponsors such sports activities and giving away samples of its The section is made possible by as Northwest Airlines, and adding sculptures that let ' gourmet coffee drinks. ' . the following organizations and businesses: Friday, January 20 and completed throughout the Lighting of the MGM Grand Four Friends I Backyard Birds 3:00 PM: day Detroit Fire & Ice Torch in. Kellogg Metro PCS Ice Throne (Times TBD) Park Grill & Bar Kellogg Park Area • Thera Care Festival opens for the day . 10 AM-11:30 AM: 9:00 PM: Grand Traverse Rehabilitation Food vendors open and available Meet the Plymouth Whalers' Festival closes for the day Pie Company Greenhills School Hot Spot opens mascot. Shooter the Whale, at Sunday, January 22 Ironwood Grill Street merchants and product Sun and Snow Sports 10:00 AM:. Plymouth Fish displays open . 10 AM - 5 PM: Kellogg Park Area Seafood Market & Lavida Massage Major ice sculptures being carved > McDonald's Winter Fun Zone Festival opens for the day presented by Sun and Snow _ Restaurant and completed throughout the Food vendors open and available • Delta Diamond day • 'Sports Greenhills School Hot Spot opens Plymouth Whalers Metro PCS Ice Throne (Times TBD) 10 AM-5 PM: Street merchants and product • Greenhills School 3 - 5 PM: .- The Renewal by Anderson Petting displays open UBS Financial Services McDonald's Winter Fun Zone Farm Major ice sculptures being carved • McDonald's presented by Sun and Snow (near the intersection of Forest and completed throughout the Michigan Educational Sports Avenue and Ann Arbor Trail) day Henry Ford 12-3 PM: Credit Union 4-8 PM: Metro PCS Ice Throne (Times TBD) Health System - The Salvation Army is on site to Kellogg Park Area 10 AM-5 PM: Plymouth Medical collect clothes for the needy Genisys Credit Union College McDonald's Winter Fun Zone i Indigo Salon Individual Carving Competition Center 6:30 - 8 PM: presented by Sun and Snow . • Consign & Design Meet the Plymouth Whalers at 12-3 PM: Sports • Dearborn Jewelers Sun and Snow Sports Don Massey Cadillac Main 10 AM - 5 PM: of Plymouth 7:00 PM: Stage The Renewal by Anderson Petting Don Massey Cadillac Main Radio Disney Live! On stage, Farm Dr. David Atiyeh/ Showroom of Stage presented by Michigan Education (near the intersection of Forest Atiyeh Wellness Elegance (intersection of Penniman and Trust Avenue and Ann Arbor Trail) Union Street) 12-3 PM: 11 AM -3 PM: The Inn at St. John's Opening ceremonies Greenhills School Hot Spot Kellogg Park Area The Plymouth Home Depot "Little Builders" kit ' Crossing Restaurant Presentations by board of Genisys Credit Union College • Genisys Credit Union directors construction project Team Carving Competition Cutting of the ice ribbon 12-4PM: 12-3 PM: Hmes Park-lincoln] Sun,& Snow Super Graver of Sesame Street The Salvation Army will collect Greenhills School Hot Spot clothes for the needy •V Live! makes an appearance Home Depot "Little Builders" kit The Shawn Riley Band live in 3-4PM: construction project concert immediately following Kellogg Park Area 12-4 PM: ceremony Judging and scoring for Genisys The Salvation Army will collect 8:00 PM: Credit Union College Individual clothes for needy Kellogg Park Area Carving Competition 3-4PM: Lighting of the MGM Grand 4:30 PM: Kellogg Park Area »«-•-«.•"£»* Detroit Fire & Ice Torch Don Massey Cadillac Main Judging and scoring for Genisys 9:00 PM: • Stage 'Credit Union College Team Festival closes for business for the Genisys Credit Union College Carving Competition day , Individual Carving Competition 4:30 PM: j Saturday, January 21 ' Ceremony Don Massey Cadillac Main 7 - 8 PM: 10:00 AM Stage TaSfvT Don Massey Cadillac Main — """"""FralicKSt Kellogg Park Area Genisys Credit Union College Stage I 8 hour parking; i Festival opens for the day Team Carving Competition World-Famous Genisys Credit 1 Food vendors open and available Awards Ceremony ST and the library. 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A world of great vehi­ hybrid vehicle. cles, connectivity and Tickets are $12 for interaction awaits fami­ adults, $6 for children 7- lies and auto enthusiasts 12 and $6 for senior citi­ at the 2012 North Amer­ zens. Children under age ican. International Auto 6 are admitted free when Show. The show runs accompanied by a par­ through Sunday and con­ ent or guardian. For more tinues to draw thousands information on the show, of enthusiasts. visfitnaias.com. "Nearly every dis- NAIAS Interactive . play here at NAIAS fea­ Exhibits include: tures an interactive fam­ Cadillac ' ily-oriented element," • Cadillac User Experi­ said show chairman Bill ence live demonstration, Perkins. "The more than tech walls, interactive 500 vehicles are fantas­ display walls tic to look at and sit in, Chevrolet and with today's empha­ • Time Splice Camaro sis on connectivity and experience advanced technology, the •Sonic Boom Music exhibits take the show to Mixer the extreme. I've said all • Build Your Own But­ along, this show will edu­ ton cate, astonish and enter­ •Graffiti Wall tain. And it's doing just • Favorite Concept vot­ that." ing New special events Cobo Center coloring have been added, includ­ contest in the Cobo Cen­ ing the main floor NAIAS > ter Food Court (located at Parade of Cars and Stars, . the end of the concourse which has been pleasing •• toward the Detroit River) thousands of onlookers CODA twice daily. Led around • The Commitment Wall the inner loop of the show for guests to tweet about floor by police motorcy­ how they plan to change • cles with flashing lights the world DAVID BLOOM and sirens, three luxu­ Ford The bold Chevrolet display conveyed confidence that the brand is coming on strong. ry vehicles — an Aston • Ken Block Gymkhana Martin, a Bentley and a Experience , • Chevrolet Corvette — • Ford—Living Con­ drive slowly around the nected Cloud Experience show as thousands of dig­ Ride ital cameras flash. The General Motors parade will be repeated at • OnStar iLink 3:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday Kia through Sunday. • Xbox Connect Other activities include • Kia—Close Encoun­ coloring contests in the ter Dance with "Ham- Cobo Center Food Court; stars" Winter •'Kia—Eco Challenge Caravan; and live musi­ Simulator cal entertainment. In Toyota Michigan Hall, the Pure • Scion—sXExperi- Michigan Ride and Drive • ence Music Maker test track remains open • Safety Simulator throughout the show, • Live Talk Show DAVID BLOOM DAVID BLOOM enabling visitors to take a • The Fun V, or the BMW's head-turning plug-in hybrid i8 concept looks like it Acura's hybrid all-wheel drive NSX concept. A 400Hpprb- test drive in an electric or smart phone on wheels was inspired by movie Iron.' duction could be in showrooms in three years

BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ara Topouzian of Farmington Hills checked out the Ford display during his visit to the North American Internation­ al Auto Show. Topouzian is the economic development director for the city of Novi

DAVID BLOOM Chevy's all electric two-passenger EN.-V concept vehicle is designed for intracity use to ease conjection and reduce JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER pollution. GM has already signed up for a pilot project to The Ford Motor Company's exhibit included a ride that took visitors forty feet into the air into a view room where they use the vehicle in Tianjian, China. Will it make it to the saw a two minute video on Ford's ideas of transportation in the future. streets of your hometown?

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It's also • figuring out chang­ If you think goug­ vice rep budges and gets clothing and intimate it to Sue Mason, 615 W. • a great place to shop for es to your phone plan ing is an unfair term to you an unadvertised apparel, dance Wear, Lafayette, Second Level, anniversaries, bridal that could be neces­ describe phone com- ': plan like 1,000 text mes­ evening wear, hosiery/ Detroit, Ml 48226. showers and bachelor or sary if you upgrade a panies, consider this: sages for $10. A'$10 plan stockings, Shoes, jew­ bachelorette parties. , to a smartphone from a In the past few years, would still be a ripoff, elry, purses, candles,' chandise. The store is "Visit us either in Clin­ basic cell phone device. . AT&T and Verizon have but less than you are lotions, massage items, / set up like customers ton Township at 21354 Over the past few removed unlimited data likely paying now. With books, DVDs, incense, are at a party, said Jack­ Hall Road or in Westland years, carriers have plan options for new • - any luck, texting will adult games, greeting ie. at 35592 Warren Road," ' made it a requirement customers because they become much cheaper cards, adult toys, gag Staff at the store are Stein added. for smartphone users . say data is too expen­ when it's time to extend gifts and more. trained to put customers Naughty time is open to pay for data plans or sive. , . , or change your contract Stein gets a lot of sat­ at ease. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon­ unlimited texting plans. Google, Amazon, again. isfaction from bring­ "We make it comfort­ day-Saturday and noon So whether you are buy­ DropBoxandYouSend- }. Note: Did you know ing people closer togeth­ able for them," Stein to 5 p.m. Sunday. For ing a discounted Win­ it.com, meanwhile, offer most cell phone provid­ er, but understands . said. more information, call dows phone or a Black­ multiple GBs of free ers offer deep corpo­ that some people may : If customers want the Clinton Township berry in conjunction storage on the web for rate discounts on month­ be embarrassed to ask assistance, staff mem­ store at (586) 465-4688 or with your two-year ser­ literally any non-paying ly reoccurring charg­ questions about mer- bers are happy to help •' (734)762-2000. vice agreement, your > web customer. .• \ es such as minutes and smartphone may lead to Data isn't even the data? Check to see if additional costs. • worst marked-up ser­ your company offers a If you surf the web vice on your phone bill. discount and have the with your mobile device Depending on the carri- discount applied to your ;.,alqt,you.willneed a ., , j^er, your text messaging < next bill. . ; larger data allowance plan could be marked up professiona/ than the 200mb bottom- '. near 4,000 percent. ' Jon Gunnells, a Northville tier plan many carriers Research has shown Township resident, is a - offer.' that text messages can social media planner at a Tax Preparation Jv New customers can cost phone companies Detroit-based advertising at a Discounted Price geta2gigaybte(GB) as little as one-third of agency. A 2007 graduate •••• '•-- rf\ plan from AT&T for a cent, yet they charge of Michigan State Uni- .' . $25 per month, or Veri­ around $20 a month for versity, he holds a B.A. in Worry Free zon for $30 per month. unlimited texting plans, journalism. 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The late Bob Hope once said that "I love to go to Washington — if only to be near my money." ,, The same could said for those of us who "I'm not a coffee make, coffee at home "McDonald's because "Starbucks, it's the only live in Michigan. We need to go to Lansing drinker." and buy a certain McDonlad's has good one I like. I like to add to be near our money. : y Shannon Petrosky creamer." coffee." cream and flavorings." - After a decade of decline, the state's ''••'', Dearborn Heights Mandy Jamerson James Cantreil Becky Plowman climb out of the economic doldrums has . ' Dearborn Heights ! • ' Wayne Westland started, and last week, state Treasurer Andy Dillon, state Budget Director John Nixon, Senate Fiscal Agency Director Ellen Jeffries and House Fiscal Agency Director Mary Ann deary made it official. They LETTERS reached a consensus on economic and rev­ enue figures for the remainder of fiscal Proud of paramedics must educate every student en­ 2012. WHAT DO YOU THINK? On Christmas Day, my husband tering the school. The Revenue Estimating Conference We welcome your Letter to was unable to move, so I found, . For example, in the manufactur- projected that the state general fund will the Editor. Please include ing industry, you can order in a bring in $9,031 billion in revenue and the ' it necessary to call 9-1-1 for help. your name, address and high quality of steel and therefore net 2012 School Aid Fund revenue will be, , Upon arriving to my home, our phone number for verifica­ produce a high-quality product. at $10,764 billion. According to Dillon, the golden retriever, Casey, laid by my . tion. We may edit for clarity, higher than projected revenue is due to the " husband's side and wouldn't let space and content. Submit You have control over this. The s state's economy experiencing job growth anyone by him, including myself, as letters by the following for­ most skilled tradesman cannot for the first time since 2000, a condition my husband has always walked the mats: produce a high-quality product ..; that's expected to continue through 2014. dog every day and did so much for Web: www.hometownlife.com if he is not given high-quality He added that "the improving nation-; Casey. ' Mail: Letters to the Editor, steel. Not all students entering al economy combined with our continu­ The paramedics said I had to get Observer Newspapers, 615 W. the school have had the same ing efforts to grow jobs and investment in Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, ; Ca'sey to leave as he was growl- background. Some children have Michigan, will help keep the state economy Ml 48226 '•'•:., . ing, even at me. So, after thinking • never even had anyone read them moving forward." Fax:(313)223-3318 a bit, I decided to get Casey the . a story, while others have had "Michigan should feel, good about these E-mail: smason@hometownlife. loving parents to motivate them numbers and the direction in which the cookie treats. I put one by Casey com. .( to learn and supply them with a state is now headed," Nixon said. "With a and continued to drop cookies in a Blog: You may also let your stimulating learning environment , budget that is now in balance for the future path to the living room and Casey ' opinions be heard with your own and the state living within its means, we followed. Once in the living room, biog at hometownlife.com. during those formative years. can all feel good about the fact that talks I got the baby gate up so Casey Deadline: Letters must be If you give the most skilled > about massive budget deficits have been . couldn't come back to the kitchen. received by 9 a.m. Monday to be • teacher a class of 32 students ' replaced with talks about revenue growth. My husband refused to go in the. published in the Thursday edi­ that are unmotivated to learn or We will remain committed to a balanced tion. - ' . to even bring their own supplies and stable budget that strengthens the ambulance, so I said,. "After 63 .. years of marriage and you won't go to class,, you are setting that . , long-term financial health of the state." if I was OK. I couldn't have asked . 1 It is too bad that our cities and school dis- for me, than please go for Casey." teacher up for failure. Should the •'.' for better service. Once I gave him the option, he . teacher's salary be based on the • tricts can make similar glowing announce­ I'm writing of my experience be- : ments. For a decade, they have struggled to , said, "I'll go," as he could not walk. performance of .students that ,•• cause I am proud of our new breed are not interested in learning maintain services in the face of a shrink­ That's how I spent my'Christmas of paramedic unit in Westland. I and have never been taught the ing revenue stream, made tighter than a Day in the emergency room. Then just can't express enough of how value of education? If you give - wet suit on a SCUBA diver with Gov, Rick in the evening, I went to see my great they are and how I feel about that same skilled teacher a class Snyder's new fiscal policies. The state has grandchildren. ' ' j ' •'' •balanced its budget on the backs of the the service I received. My fellow citi­ of 32 highly-motivated students, ! Citizens of Westland should zens of Westland should know. The you will see a totally different •/' •"' state's cities and school districts. "\ be very proud of our new'bfeed •, Westland has laid off employees, elimi­ paramedics should be commended. outcome, ' '; • , v ', of paramedics and the'compas- nated programs and downsized as revenue I'm not a new resident of West- ; sion'they display in doing such a So, if performance is the bottom' has dropped, due in part to decline prop­ land. Our family moved to West- • wonderful job. The paramedics are line, are we talking the perfor- . erty values and cuts in state shared rev­ land when the city was only three to be commended for their well- • mance of the teacher or the ; enue. Creative management has helped the years old. • ' ' city hang on to a fund balance, but it has performed work at our home to •• •, performance of the students?- f \ .' God bless everyone, • come at a price. There are fewer police . transport my very ill husband. They The teacher's teaching ability v.' officers and firefighters on the streets, ' also were very concerned for me. Marge Conners and the student's outcome can \ services once handled in house are now The paramedics also made sure I . Westland often be mutually exclusive. The ' contracted out. Residents are paying more rode in the ambulance up front as teacher's performance, in most ;• for streetlighting and are facing a third Depends on students they realized I was very distraught. cases, -will be determined by the year of double-digit increases in water and ,: As a retired high school teacher, They felt I was in no way able to; .. type of students in the classroom. sewer rates. . ' I would like to point out that you drive my car. > ', I would like to challenge anyone The Wayne-Westland Community Schools : cannot compare the "business" So much compassion was shown.' to substitute teach for a month .;.••• and Livonia Public Schools also have been of educating a child to corporate Once in the hospital and my hus­ and then express their opinion. waging a battle to hang on the mone they America. The difference is that band was settled, the paramedics Carol Maynard receive from the state. Livonia has lost mil­ the schools have no control over lions in 20(j) money, while Wayne-Westland came to where I was waiting to see •••-'' Northville has waged a relentless battle to hang onto their raw materials. The schools additional school aid it has received. This • fiscal year, it was cut in half and the dis­ trict has been told it will be completely ' eliminated in the next fiscal year. STAFF COLUMN, Both districts have closed schools and realigned their grade configurations to . : cut expenses and sought concessions from New Year is time to look forward

their employees to survive. But there is •'•'. -'' •*' ' •• • - . l- ' • ' • '' • • • - :- ' '"; only so much cost-cutting that can be made before it impacts the students. Last night, the governor delivered his but don't forget the past year second State of the State address. It was expected that his game plan for his second ike a lot of you, I pitched . of that parental bedrock shakes But the reality is everything year in office would continue and expand my calendar in the trash your foundation, and makes you that occurred last year is very the sweeping changes he put in place last last week, along with all the embrace your own mortality a much still with us. The year year to make cities and schools run bet­ L confetti and party favors from . bit closer — whether you want to 2011 wasn't just some calendar ter. How successful he is may well depend another New Year's celebration. or not. on the wall, filled with dates on how lawmakers take to his proposals. I can't say it was one of my My parents have always been and fancy pictures of water- • After all, this is an election year and pub­ favorite calendars. Sure, the the two people I could lean on in falls. It was filled with events, lic employees, especially teachers, and . pictures of waterfalls and for­ any situation, who knew me as both big and small, that helped .pensioners aren't happy about last year's est scenes were appealing .well as I knew myself. And per­ shape us. For me, 2011 includ­ change's. enough. But haps even more. The thought , ed some major, life-altering Considering all that happened fiscally the year itself, that I will never be able to talk moments. Perhaps for you as in the state last year, we need to hold on 2011, included to my dad—to pick his brain, well. I guess my resolution for to our hats — and our pocketbooks — and too many dates seek advice, or to just shoot the I the'new year is to make, sure I keep a close eye on what is' being done in filled with sad­ bull about sports — is a hard fact don't forget the year that has . Lansing this year. We need to be vigilant ness—at least to accept. His death has carved passed, and the lessons 2011 and be prepared at a moment's notice to let for me and my a hole in me I realize will never provided me. our voices be heard and tell our state offi­ family. A lot of completely heal. That's the way The eternal hope is that the good things hap- life is though. new year will be better than the cials how we really feel about their plans. : Kurt Kuban pened, of course, You can probably imagine last. I'm hoping thai is the case This year is shaping up to be another / roller coaster ride. , • ~~ but as I sit here how things went when my fam­ for my family. And I certainly writing and reflecting on the past ily gathered for our New Year's hope that rings true for ypu and 12 months, they seem overshad­ party. We rang in 2012 with some yours as well. : owed by the darker days. tears and a bit of sadness, as we ' Let us look forward, and The biggest blow for me was reminisced about my dad and , remember the things that real- losing my dad to cancer back remembered all he meant to us. \ ly matter. I think if we all did ' WESTLAND in late summer. He was just 61 New Year's is one of those sym­ that, the world would be a far ' years old, which, to me, seems bolic holidays. Most of us cele­ better place. far too young to leave this earth, brate it as if the previous year OBSERVER though I realize many die much has passed and departed, and we Kurt Kuban is a community editor A GANNETT COMPANY younger. I would have to say los­ have a clean slate, We say we'll , for the Observer & Eccentric News- - Sue Mason, Grace Perry, ing him was one of the water­ lose weight, accomplish new papers and Hometown Weeklies. He r Community Editor "Director of shed moments of my life. Any­ goals, or just promise to be bet­ welcomes your feedback at (248) Susan Rosiek, ., Advertising one who has lost a parent proba­ ter people. We look forward and 437-2011 ext. 245 or kkuban® Executive Editor bly knows how I feel. Losing part not behind. hometownlife.com. online at hometownlife.com .LQGAliNEWS; Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 19, 2012 (WGc) A11

Westland's Biggby Cpffee Organize information for gets involved with THAW 2011 income tax returns By Rick Bloom ly file your tax returns. ward returns and can , Biggby Coffee of West- warm home for granted Guest Columnist , ' For example, if you potentially do their tax land is helping Michigan and right here in our own made charitable contri­ returns for free. For a residents stay warm this city people are forced he most impor­ butions last year, make number of years, the winter with more than to go without. Heat and tant part of pre­ sure that you have the IRS has partnered with just coffee. lights are not a luxury, Tparing tax returns • • necessary receipts software companies ' The store, located at they are a necessity." is to have the neces­ from the charity itself. to offer the capabili­ 37644 Ford, is a sponsor ' THAW was estab­ sary information. Over Remember, the can­ ty for people to do their ' in the ninth annual WWJ lished in 1985 in order to the next few weeks, you celled check itself is tax returns online for 950 AM Winter Survival improve the quality of will not sufficient documen­ free. This is 100-per-- Radiothon, which assists life in Michigan and pre­ start to tation for a cash contri­ cent legitimate and it The Heat and Warmth vent human suffering by receive bution of $250 or more. is something that many Fund to help individuals Westland Biggy Coffee's aiding low-income fam- that You need a receipt should consider. It is and families heat their, Mo Elfakir is hoping to ilies. Last year's event infor­ from the organization.'. relatively simple to do. homes during the harsh get more Biggby stores raised approximately mation In today's world, you're , Go to the IRS website at frigid winter season. to help sponsor in the $431,000 and helped thou­ in the going to need backup www.irs.gov and click WWJ 950 will broad­ ninth annual WWJ 950 AM sands of individuals and mail. I documentation for just on the tab for individ­ cast live from The Hen­ Winter Survival Radiothon, families in Michigan stay Wheth­ about any deduction uals, click on the tab ry Ford for 31 hours which assists The Heat and safe and warm. er it is Money Matters you're going to take. for e-file; you will then Now is the time to orga,- be directed to a page straight, beginning at 5 Warmth Fund. . "It's important to us aW-2 ! a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, end-' that we stay involved in from Rick____^ Bloom nize that information. where you can select ing at noon on Saturday, who makes a $25 donation our community," Elfa­ work or ' This is also a great from a number of dif­ Jan. 28. will receive a $5 Biggby kir said. "As a small busi­ a 1099 time to make the deci­ ferent free software The Radiothon is the gift card. - ness we understand the from a bank or broker­ sion whether you are packages. Generally, on-site donation call cen­ "We are hoping that value of giving back and age house, the informa­ going to prepare your the software is only for ter where volunteers will with Metro Detroit Big­ are looking forward to returns or if you are federal returns, but for tion is essential to pre­ going to hire a profes­ the great majority of be taking phone pledg­ gby stores support we - being a part of this event paring your return. I es and auction bids. Call­ and helping such a great sional. If you are doing us, those are the more can make this event larg­ cannot stress enough the return, I recom­ difficult returns. ers who donate $250 will' er than ever before and cause." - how important it is to receive a special gift bag, mend purchasing a help as many people as To make a donation to save this information software package. If It would be nice if, including a Biggby Cof­ possible," said store own­ THAW, call 1-888-579- for your tax preparer. 1 we didn't have to file fee travel mug. During you hire a profession­ er Mo Elfakir. "This time 4950 or visit www.thaw- Whether a professional al, especially if it is for tax returns and didn't special hours, any caller of year, many of us take a fund.org/suppoii7. ' is doing your return or have to bother with the ; the first time, make '> you're doing it on your sure it is someone who IRS. However, we all own, you cannot afford . has experience doing know that's not going to misplace this infor­ taxes and is dedicat­ to happen. Our obli­ mation. For example, ed to staying current gation as citizens is to Salvation Army collectsgoods at Ice Fest not including the infor­ with the changes in the file fair and accurate mation from a 1099 on law. In addition, make tax returns and, thus, Planning a trip to the den City location on Ford Southeast Michigan Adult your tax return is going sure that they are going we ought to make it as 30th annual Plymouth Ice Road, east of Middlebelt Rehabilitation Center. "I to result in IRS scru­ to be around. If you easy as possible on our­ Festival this weekend? Road. urge everyone attending to tiny. Whether it is just receive scrutiny from selves. One thing that Brave the cold, see the arc­ The Salvation Army, please consider bringing a a letter from the IRS the IRS, it is always will lessen he anxiety tic art and do some good a supporting sponsor at few bags or boxes of those or an audit, you can be - beneficial to have the and make it easier is in the process by bring­ the Plymouth Ice Festi­ gently used items you no sure that if you don't assistance of your tax to start early and take ing gently used goods to val, strives to carry a wide longer need at home, as we report the informa­ preparer. < . time to organize your The Salvation Army Fami­ variety of merchandise work to fill our stores with tion contained in a 1099, documentation. Good , ly and Thrift Stores' truck in its stores throughout quality merchandise that's you will be contact­ Preparing tax returns luck! that will be parked on the year. The stores are both attractive and afford­ ed. I don't know anyone has become more com­ Main Street South at West an affordable alternative able to everyone." who wants extra scru- ' plex and more diffi­ Rick Bloom is a fee-only Ann Arbor Trail in down­ for decorating and enter­ The Salvation Army also, tiny from the IRS. That cult. Therefore, more financial adviser. Observer town Plymouth. taining needs, children's encourages organizations is why it is so impor­ people probably do & Eccentric readers can The charity will accept clothing and toys, fun and to host collection drives tant to retain these doc­ need the assistance of submit questions at mon- donations of new and gen­ funky gift items for vin­ on the charity's behalf, as uments. a professional. How­ eymatters@hometownlife. tly used clothing and tage fashionistas, books it works to stock its ware­ It's also a great time ever, that is not neces­ com. For more informa­ household goods 2-8 p.m. and much more. houses with good, quali­ to start gathering oth-, sarily true for every­ tion, visit his website at Friday, Jan. 20,9 a.m. to 8 "We are grateful to ty merchandise to sell in er information that you one. Many people have www.bloomassetmanage- p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, and the Plymouth Ice Festi­ 2012. Interested groups, will need to accurate­ relatively straightfor­ ment.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, val organizers for hosting such as churches or busi­ Jan.22. ' ; , our truck all three days of nesses, are encouraged to Collected items will such a well-established, call Donation Specialist be sold in The Salvation well-attended event," said Stephanie Franks at (313) Army's 32 stores in metro Merle Miller, administra­ 999-0643 for more infor­ Detroit, including its Gar­ tor of The Salvation Army mation. :'

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Harbar rolls Quick start a rare 300 Detroit's Angela Harbar became the first •woman ever to roll a lifts Trojans 300 game in league play Jan. 5 at West- iand's Oak Lanes. Harbar's perfect Brown's 20 sinks Cougars game came in the Thursday night Sub­ By Brad Emons "It just seemed noth­ urbanites League. She finished with a 714 Observer Staff Writer ing would fall. Everything was falling first quarter. series, including games It was only a coinci­ 'Threes' that don't nor­ of 255 and 159. dence that while the auto mally fall were falling. show was going on that And we were taking most two area boys basketball of the same shots, but we teams — 2-7 Livonia Clar- just weren't finishing." . Stewart out enceville and 1-6 Garden Despite the shooting City—were ready to turn Montana State Uni- woes, Johnson said their ; versity men's basketball the page and unveil some was no panic at half time. new models. coach Brad Huse said "I thought we played recently that former And it was 6-foot senior good defense enough to ; All-Observer player Sam Brown who hit the make up for it," he said. Jamie Stewart (Livonia floor running Tuesday. "I think it was a testa­ ! Clarenceville) is no Ion-. night as he scored eight ment of to how hard they of his game-high 20 points . were playing. They didn't ; ger with the team. during a hot first quarter iet it bother them that. Stewart, who spent which enabled host Clar- they scored two points. two years at Henry enceville to earn a 53-49 We scored 24 points in. Ford Community Col­ victory over the Cougars. the half and it didn't mat­ lege,. started seven of 12 games this season Clarenceville jumped ter when we got them. We have a three-point lead . for the Bobcats. : • out to a 22-9 first-peri­ The 6-foot-4 guard- od advantage by hitting 9- and they were fine with of-16 shots from the field, that. They didn't dwell oh forward averaged nine it and they went out there points, three rebounds, including four 3-pointers. two assists and a steal, But despite the rave ear­ the second half and fin-' ishedthejob." , but hasn't played or ly reviews, the Trojans practiced since Dec. 28. went sour during the sec­ Clarenceville outscored Stewart told the Boz- ond quarter making only the Cougars slightly in ' eman (Mont.) Chronicle l-of-20 shots as Garden the third quarter, 11-10, to City pulled within three at take a 35-31 lead heading he is facing the conse- . intermission, 24-21. quences of some poor into the fourth.- ' decisions and hopes to "It was night and day," And with 5:441eft in the re-join the team during Clarenceville coach Jus­ game, GC's Tyler Gonza­ tin Johnson said. "It didn't les converted a hoop to the spring practice. help that Sam Brown got make it 38-37. OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO into foul trouble, got his But the Trojans darenceville's Sam Brown (22) jumps over Garden City defenders Tyler Steele (left) and second foul and we kind 1st pitch for Brad King (right) during Tuesday's game. of had our continuity out. Please see TROJANS, B2 MU baseball Terry Foster of WXYT- FM (97.1) and The Detroit News wiil be the featured Warriors succumb speaker as the Madonna Mercy's night University baseball team will stage its annual 1st Pitch banquet at£ p.m. in triple OT, 95-86 Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Marlins topple rival Ladywood, 61-56 Italian American Club in Livonia. By Dan O'Meara continued to bring pres­ every ball that bounced ' Michigan Independent Brack and Josh Gar­ Tickets, which are Observer Staff Writer sure in the third quarter off the rim bounced to Athletic Conference Red cia each finished with'18 and made an 11-0 run for them and they found a Division boys basketball points, while Kirk Thom­ tax-deductible, are $60 a 43-32 lead. way to hit a layup or a foes Taylor Baptist Park . as and Blake Speck add- '• each or $110 per pair. It didn't look good for 1 Youth tickets are $30 Farmington Hills Mer­ Ladywood scored the three. But they played and Lutheran High West- ed 15 apiece for Baptist (12 and under). cy when it spotted Livo­ last five of that quarter, hard and they capital­ land proved they could go Park. . • but Mercy had a solid, ized on our mistakes." the distance—and then Table sponsorships . nia Ladywood a 12-3 lead Anthony Kaminski also are also available and and lost point guard Can- 10-point advantage near- Mercy's Gorcyca, Sier­ _ _ vc some — lues- chipped in with 10 for the dice Leatherwood to an ing the midway point of ra LaGrande and Sar­ Wildcats, who were tied at reservations must be HOOPS ***&*• received by Jan, 20. ankle injury in the first .thefourth,52-42. . . ah Benson combined for HOOPS Noah 73-73 after the first four- quarter Tuesday. Baskets by Briana six straight free throws Bruck's last-second 3- minute extra session. Raffle items are also But the other Mar­ Combs and Sara Even to keep the Marlins on pointer off the glass at A.J. Seltz paced the needed as donations. top, 60-56. The Blazers • For more informa­ lins rallied and survived started a rally by the the end of regulation Warriors with 17 points, tion, call Bill Hardin at GIRLS alateLady_ Blazers (5-6,1-2), who committed a turnover . forced the game into including a triple to send and fouled Gorcyca, who (734) 560-0820 or e-mail unnnc wood come- were able to apply a full- overtime and the host the game into a second bjhwolves®aol.com. . HOOPS back for a 61- court press and do what added one more point to Wildcats went on to post OT with 12 seconds left to 56 victory in a Catholic Mercy had done earlier the Mercy tally. a 95-86 triple OT victory knot the count at 80-80. League Central Division after the made baskets. Gorcyca, who had one over the Warriors. Also scoring in double girls basketball game at Four free throws by triple in each quarter, Taylor baptist Park figures for the Warriors CHS athletic Mercy. Andi Anastos and back- finished with 21 points, improves to 5-1 over­ were Dawson Davenport "We needed to settle ' to-back triples by Combs as did junior forward all and 4-0 in the MIAC (15), Ernie Babon (13) and fundraiser down and relax," Mer­ put Ladywood-within KileyGorskiforthe \ Red, while the loss drops TaurrekFikes(12). cy coach Gary Morris two, 58-56, with less than Blazers. Lutheran Westland to 4-4 Taylor Baptist Park The Livonia Churchill said. "Once we realized half a minute to play. "That's going to help and3-2. connected on 25-of-46 High Athletic Patrons we were going to have "I'm just proud of our her confidence a lot," It was 67-67 after from the foul line, while will stage its annual to play without Candice, . kids'effort," Ladywood Morris said of Gorcyca. four quarters, thanks to Lutheran Westland made dinner fundraiser 2-6 a couple players had to .. coach Anthony Corat- "She's a very good shoot­ Bruck's clutch hoop. 13-of-27.. p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, step up in terms of our ti said. "We had a long. er and she showed that • "Our kids played hard, LUTH. SOUTH 53, HYL at The Coaches Corner, ball-handling. I was real­ third quarter, but I'm tonight. She made six but they (Baptist Park) 43: Eicjht-of-27 free-throw • located at Seven Mile shooting cost Westland Huron and Farmington roads. ly proud of our kids, very proud of the way threes (Friday) against were big and I think Valley Lutheran (2-5,1-3) because we had a lot our kids fought back. We Marian. Fortunately for they wore us down," said clearly in an MIAC Red Divi­ The event features going against us early, just couldn't get over us, she picked up right Lutheran Westland coach sion setback Tuesday at home food and fun, with all being without Candice the hump. I'm'frustrated where she left off the Doug Haller, whose team. against Newport Lutheran proceeds benefitting South (4-3, 2-2). Churchill athletics. and also being behind." • with the result but eager other night. was outscored 15-6 in the Sophomore Ryan Schaffer Mercy forged a 23-23 to see us play our next "She struggled a lit- . third OT. "They got more scored 20 points in a losing Hourly 50-50 draw­ tie at half time with an game. tie bit early in the sea­ second chances and we cause for the Hawks, who ings will be held. 18-point second quarter . "At the beginning of. son as kids do, transi­ made a few mistakes. We trailed by only three after For more informa­ three quarters, 34-31. tion, call (734) 744- and 10 first-half points the third quarter, (the tioning from JV to varsi­ played well enough to win, Jacob Hand paced the. by sophomore guard '. Marlins) hustled and • ty. I thought she started but things didn't go our Saints with 13 points, while 2650, ext. 46117. Allie Gorcyca. Jesse Smrcka and Jacob Hines found a way to make ' . way. It was a tough one, added 11 and 10, respectively. The Marlins (8-2,2-1) their breaks. It seemed Please see HOOPS, B2 but we'll learn from this." WYAA hoops Wayne Registration contin­ Memori­ ues for Westland Youth al's Elliot Zebras rule PCS Tourney Athletic Association Arnold basketball 7-9 p.m. was Wednesday and 10 a.m. individ­ By Brad Emons three match games and with a 648, highlighted by to noon Saturday at ual boys Observer Staff Writer four Baker sets under games of 229 and 227. . the Lange Compound cham­ Kegel Middle Road Pat­ Other Wayne scor­ Building, 6050 Farm­ pion at The Wayne Memori­ tern lane conditions, ers included Matt Miku- ington Road (north of Saturday's al boys bowling team Wayne recorded a high lec, 33rd (528 series); Ford Road). ' Plymouth- received a 667 high series match game of 1,006 and Kody Wojewski, 44th (491 Age groups offered Canton- from Elliot Arnold to two Baker games of 201 series); Darrick Craig, include: Right Start Salem unseat defending champi­ and216. 72nd (173 high game); (7-8), Freshman (9-10), Tourna­ on Westland John Glenn . Rounding out the top and Austin St. Peter (201 Junior Varsity (11-12) ment held in the Plymouth-Canton- 10 teams were: Salem high game). • and Varsity (13-16). at Super Salem Tournament held (3,520), John Glenn ' Glenn, missing individ­ Right Start games will Bowl Saturday at Super Bowl (3,514), South Lyon East ual state singles cham­ be played at Upper El­ Lanes. Lanes in Canton. (3,501), Canton (3,450), ementary School, while Arnold, a senior, posted Novi-Detroit Catholic pion Jordan Homes, Freshman, JV and Var­ a high game of 247 as the Central (3,415), Berkley is ranked No. 2 in the . sity will be at the Bailey Zebras captured the 16- , (3,384), Flat Rock (3,376) Michigan High School Recreation Center. team boys team title with and New Boston Huron Interscholastic Bowl­ For more informa­ a pinfall total of 3,602. (3,325). ing Coaches Association tion, call the WYAA at The MHSAA tourna­ Wayne's Shane Rambal- poll. The Rockets post- (734) 421-0640. ' OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO ment format consisted of do was third high series Please see BOWLING, B3 B2 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 19,2012 IlLjOeAL SPORTS^ online at hometownlife.com Wayne outlasts Wildcats in double-OT win

It took, two overtimes, free throw to seal the vic­ and 12, respectively, for chipped in with 13 and nine, 43: Senior center Paul Austin Bumpus and Jonathan respectively, for the Rockets, Baumgart scored 16 points Campbell scored 12 and 10 but Wayne Memorial tory in the second OT Plymouth. who' pulled away in the sec­ and freshman Greg Williams points, respectively, as Livonia emerged the victor TAies- as Wayne outscored the Wayne made only 8- ond half by qutscoring Frank­ added 10 to" lead the Chiefs (7- Stevenson (6-2, 2-2) pulied DAVC day night with Wildcats, 7-3. of-20 free throws, while,, lin 10-3 in the third period 2,3-1) to a KLAA South victory away in the fourth quarter unrmc a65-61KLAA It was 48-all at the end Plymouth was 9-of-18. and 20-13 in the fourth. f ; Tuesday at Livonia Churchill for a KLAA Central Division HOOPS south Division of regulation and 58-58 •• Both teams are 5- Tommy Smith and Jake Bar- ' (2-7,0-4). triumph over South Lyon East ham scored eight and seven, Duane Scott and Robert (1-7, 0-4). boys basketball win over after the first OT. 4 overall and 2-2 in the respectively, for Franklin. Foster scored 11 and eight The Spartans led by only two, host Plymouth. • "We had the last shot KLAA South. Glenn was 17-of-32 from the respectively, for the Chargers, 34-32, after three quarters Sean Moore paced the. twice," Wayne coach JOHN GLENN 50, FRANK­ field percent (53 percent) and who made it close with an 18- before going on a 15-5 fourth- victorious Zebras.in Mike Schuette said. "We LIN 33: On Tuesday, junior 14-of-19 from the foul stripe 14'fourth-quarter run. quarter run: guard Nick Daniels' game-high (73.6 percent). Churchill hit 15-of-21 free Jack Leckner and tucas Mac- scoring with15 points, scratched out a win on 17 points carried tfLAA South Franklin made just 3-of-11 throws, while Canton con­ roncin each tallied nine points while Dezmon Bur­ the road." Division leader Westland John • free throws (27.2 percent) and nected on 5-of-10. for the Cougars, who went leigh chipped in with 13, Brendan Swanson and Glenn (7-2,4-0) past visiting 13-of-35 shots from the floor STEVENSON 49, S.L 7-of-12 from the foul line. including a key layup and Sid Acharya'scored 19 Livonia Franklin (2-7,1-3). (37.1 percent). EAST 37: On Tuesday, seniors Stevenson made 5-of-11 free Isaac Everette and Eric Covile CANTON 48, CHURCHILL throws.

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answered again thanks to a pair of baskets by blister nets in victory Brown, another hoop from Nick Covin and a key three-pointer from Shooting'a 60 per­ of its field goal attempts points from Katrina Michael Demmons with cent from the floor, (36-of-55). Anderson. only 2:12 remaining to cap the Schoolcraft Col­ Domonique Jones fin­ MADONNA 61, an 8-1 run and provide a N'WESTERN OHIO 54: lege women's basketball ished with 21 points, sev­ Heather Pratt's 16 points 46-39 cushion. team snapped its mod­ en rebounds and five lifted Madonna University Tyler Steele's steal and est two-game losing skid assists for the Lady Oce­ (6-11, 4-4) to a Wolverine- layup with 4.3 seconds with a 96-47 win Satur­ lots, who led 52-28 at Hoosier Athletic Conference, to go pulled the Cougars day at Henry Ford Com- . halftime. victory Saturday at home over Northwestern Ohio to within two, 51-49, but munity College. Diamond Tolliver (10-9, 4-4). Brown.responded with The Lady Ocelots, who added 19 points, while Michelle Lindsey also con­ two foul shots to close out improved to 12-4 over-. . Shawnicka Thomas and tributed a double-double the victory. all and 3-2 in the con­ . Infinit i Maxwell contrib­ with 11 points and 11 re­ bounds, while center Kaylee Gonzales, C. J. Hill and ference, connected on uted 13 and 10, respec­ McGrath (Livonia Stevenson) Kevin Brown-Bayko each 41-of-68 shots from the tively. had 11 points and nine scored 11 for the Cougars, floor. It was the second Maxwell "and Thom­ boards. who shot only 34 percent best shooting perfor­ as also combined for 17 Erin Bentley also added from the floor (17-of-50) 10 points for MU, which mance in program his­ rebounds. outscored the Racers 28-22 and 38 percent from the tory dating back to a 93- • Henry Ford (4-9,0- in the second half. free throw stripe (8-of-21). 54 win in 2009 over Oak­ 5) got 19 points and 11 Amanda Francis paced . "I think that was one of land CC when School­ rebounds from Deja- Northwestern Ohio with a the two differences," Gar­ craft made 65 percent nique Reddix and 11 game-high 20 points. den City coach Greg Wil­ liamson said. "Our defen­ sive rebounds and the lack of it, and the free throw shooting on our part. We were below 50 percent. "Second and third Crusaders get by Racers, 75-69 opportunities, and a lot of 50-50 balls that we should Livonia Stevenson grad 33 halftime deficit by Conference game Saturday, have had and got yanked Bobby Naubert scored shooting 15-of-25 from host Henry Ford Community College (11-5, 3-2) pulled out of our hands. Those a team-best 18 points as the floor (60 percent) in out a victory in overtime kind of things." four players scored in the second half. against Schoolcraft College And the red-hot start double figures leading Eoghann Stephens and (10-5, 3-2). by the Trojans also threw rrtiicr-c Madonna Naubert each grabbed Schoolcraft couldn't close OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO SSoPS University out the game after commit­ Garden City off-guard. eight rebounds. ting three costly turnovers, . "It was different guys Garden City's Cameron Shaw (32) goes up high for the HOOPS to a 75-69 Naubert, who also including a pair of travel­ so... we really didn't left-handed shot over Clarenceville's Damien Quarles dur­ men's basketballtriumph' dished out six assists,' • ing calls. It was 70-all at' '' " know much about them," ing Tuesday's non-league game. ,, Saturday at home over hit a pair of free throws the end of regulation as Schoolcraft's Mohamed Williamson said. "If we Northwestern Ohio. with 24 seconds left to . Elhaj made a pair of free could contain them in the who shot 75 percent from "We did need this one," Naubert connected seal the win after Ste­ throws to send the game half court, then we'd be the foul line (9-of-12), but Johnson said. "We had on 8-of-13 shots from phens' jumper put MU into OT. alright. They had those just 30.6 percent from the a rough week last week the field as the Crusad­ ahead to stay, 71-69, Karl Moore led the Ocelots 'threes' at the start, but ' field (19-of-62). with 1:42 remaining. with 23 points and 15 (two losses). The problem ers snapped a four-game rebounds, while LenDerrick we shut them down pretty Brown, however, was 6- of it last week was effort- losing skid to improve Jake Bolyard tallied Witcher chipped in with 19 good the second quarter of-11 from the floor and 4- based. We had some to 11-9 overall, and 5-3 in a game-high 25 points • points and 10 boards. and after that." of-6 from the line. issues off the court - oth­ the Wolverine-Hoosier for the Racers (5-13,1- Daniel Hill (Wayne Memo­ Steele added eight "Sam shot the lights out er things - not that big of Athletic Conference. 7), while Johnny Elliott rial) contributed 11 points a deal that hurt us. Kids and six rebounds. points in the loss, while today," Johnson said. "It Teammate Trav­ contributed 14 points. "We kind of shot ourselves Matt Stark contributed 14 was a good day for him. were bickering and blam,- is Schuba, going 4-of-9 Dustin Guthrie also had in the foot," said Schpol- rebounds. He's been taking smarter ing each other. It was time from three-point range, a double-double with 10 craft coach Randy Henry, "We didn't make a play shots, better shots and it's to grow up and I heard it added 16 points, while points and 10 rebounds. whose team committed 24 today. I didn't hear a lot of turnovers and missed the , when it really counted really been showing. It's Tyler Coker and Matt back end of three one-and- except there right at the more about under control complaining or blaming Je'nkins chipped in with HENRY FORD 84, ones. very end when we stole shots. At the beginning others when people came 10 points apiece. SCHOOLCRAFT 75 (OT): The Ocelots made 16-of-21 the ball," Williamson said. " of the year he was out of out of the game. When we MU overcame a 34- In an MCCAA Eastern free throws. "You have to do those kind control—throwing it up talked them, they said, 'I of things to win a game." and hoping it would go in. get it, I get it.' They went Austin Douglass was His jump shot is getting out and fixed it rather Clarenceville's top better and his three-point­ than blaming somebody rebounder with 12, while er is coming around." else for the problems." Damien Quarles and Dem­ After an 04 start in Knoph keys Spartan win mons each added sev^ December, Clarenceville bemonsehometownlife.com en points for the Trojans, is now 3-3 in January. (313) 222-6851 It was Molly by Golly Joslyn Massey chipped High Westland (6-4, 3-2) to win with 13 points and 13 .a Michigan Independent that proved to be the dif­ rebounds, while freshman Athletic Conference Red ference Tuesday night in Micah Mecks added 10 Division triumph Tuesday Morris said. "They hadn't start getting some W's Livonia Stevenson's 44- points. * at home over Taylor Baptist HOOPS been in that position because, with kids like 30 girls basketball tri­ John Glenn made 9-of-10 Park (0-6, 0-4). before. I thought they did that, you cant lose. They umph over host South free throws, while Franklin Terranella, a 6-foot-1 senior Continued from page B1 was 2-of-6. center, finished with 17 a great job in a tough sit­ work hard each and Lyon East. CANTON 48, CHURCHILL points and 11 rebounds, uation. That's two soph­ every day." Senior guard Mol­ 19: Robyn Mack's 15 points .while Fikes, a 5-10 junior to get it going a little bit omores who stepped up "(Gorski played well) ly Knoph scored a powered the Chiefs (8-2, 3- forward, added 10 points ' against Notre Dame Prep and did a very nice job." and Anastos was just 1) to a KLAA South Division arid 12 rebounds. GIRLS game-high win Tuesday at home over Senior guard Taylor Wiemer two games ago; obvious- • Benson finished with 17 relentless attacking the 19 0U ts also contributed 12 points HOOPSwws ' P J Livonia Churchill (3-7, 1-3). ly, the games she had points and Bauer 13. basket, so they present­ to go along Paige Aresco and Kiara Sch­ for the Warriors, who pulled against Marian and Lady- Gorski sparked the ed some challenges for with 10 steals and eight neider added nine and eight away in the final period wood helped us a lot." Blazers early with 12 " us," Morris said. "But rebounds as the Spar­ points, respectively, for the .with a 19-3 run. we were able to hold on. victorious Chiefs, who led "We played a decent first Morris also gave cred­ first-half points and was tans improved to 7-2 27-9 at halftime and 41-13 half, but had to make some it to Samantha Bauer on the receiving end I thought we had clutch overall and 3-1 in the after three quarters. adjustments," said Lutheran and LaGrande for the of numerous assists by free-throw shooting down KLAA's Central Divi­ Senior center Erin Men- r Westland coach Sandi Wade, jobs they did in handling Anastos, who posted 19 the stretch." sion. ard tallied 12 points for whose team led by only two Churchill. at intermission, 26-24. "We. points. Combs added 11. adjusted and took control the ball and running the Mercy made 7-of-10 Senior guard Jorden "We started well, but fell the second haff. We played offense in Leatherwood's "(Gorski) was a beast," free throws in the fourth York chipped in with apart," Churchill coach Matt well as a team and look for­ quarter and was 12-of- McCowan said. "We got absence. Coratti said. "With kids eight points as Steven­ ward to our next game on down and couldn't fight our "It really put a bur­ like that, you know we're • 18 overall at the foul line; son outscored East (6-4, Friday (versus rival Westland way back. They (Canton) going to find a way to Ladywood was-8-of-14. • Huron Valley Lutheran)." \ den on some of our kids," 1-3) by a 20-14 margin in played well defensively and The Wildcats' Marissa the second half. they're a good team." Thompson led all scorers Gabi Bird scored 13 PLYMOUTH 45, WAYNE with 18 points, while Kaylie points for the Cougars, 33: Sophomore Ashley Williams added 12. THE WEEK AHEAD who stayed in it by mak­ Bland scored a game-high 21 The Warriors nailed 16-of- ing 16-of-18 free throws. points, but it wasn't enough 21 free throws, while Baptist BOYS BASKETBALL ' at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. GIRLS GYMNASTICS as host Wayne Memorial Parkhitonly2-of-12. . Friday, Jan. 20 Churchill vs. Grandville Saturday, Jan. 21 "East does a good job (2-8, 1-3) fell to the Wildcats GARDEN CITY 39, Wayne at Churchill, 7 p.m. at East Kentwood, 8 p.m. Farmington Inv., 10 a.m. of creating organized (7-3, 3-1). C'VILLE 27: On Tuesday, Franklin at Canton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 PREP BOWLING chaos," Stevenson coach Shelby Cheston led Plym­ Justice Dean's 19 points gave Stevenson at Novi, 7 p.m. Churchill at East Kent, 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 outh with 19 points, 17 the host Cougars (6-3) a Plymouth at Glenn, 7 p.m. Franklin vs. W.L Central Ladywood vs. Regina Jen Knoph said. "They rebounds and seven blocks. non-conference victory over . Edsel Ford at C'ville, 7 p.m. Lakeland Ice Arena, 6:20 p.m. at Westland Bowl, 3:45 p.m. got to the basket, but we Jada Woody and Kylie Robb Livonia Clarenceville (1-9). Luth. Westland at HVL, 7 p.m. Ladywood vs. Country Day . Saturday, Jan. 21 did a job of maintaining added 12 and 10 points, Hillarie Werda and Aleiah GIRLS BASKETBALL at Arctic Pond, 7:30 p.m. Wayne County Champ., TBA. our focus.". respectively, as the Wildcats Smith added eight and six Friday, Jan. 20 PREP WRESTLING GIRLS COMPETITIVE CHEER JOHN GLENN 72, pulled away in the second points, respectively, for Luth. W'sld at HVL, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Saturday, Jan. 21 FRANKLIN 18: ShaKeya half by outscoring Wayne Garden City. Churchill at Wayne, 7 p.m. Franklin Tournament, 9 a.m. Grosse He Invitational, 10 a.m. Graves and Erica Covile 22-14 after leading 23-19 at Ayanna Buckley scored Canton at Franklin, 7 p.m. 'Chippewa Valley Inv., 9 a.m. Bedford Invitational, TBA. scored 22 points apiece Tues­ intermission. seven and Jodi Ankiel added Novi at Stevenson, 7 p.m. UM-Dearbom Tourney, 9 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS day, leading host Westland Plymouth was 13-of-21 six for the Trojans, who Glenn at Plymouth, 7 p.m. Lincoln Park Tourney, TBA. Saturday, Jan. 21 • John Glenn (7-2, 4-0) to from the foul line, while made only 10-of-27 free Marian at Ladywood, 7:30 p.m. BOYS SWIMMING Indiana Tech at MU, 3 p.m. the lopsided KLAA South Wayne made 15-of-20. throws (37 percent). PREP HOCKEY Thursday, Jan. 19 S'craft at Macomb, 3 p.m. Division victory over Livonia LUTH. WESTLAND ' Garden City, which led by Friday, Jan. 20 Plymouth at Churchill, 6:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS Franklin (1-9, 0-4). . 58, BAPTIST PARK 35: only four at halftime, 17-13, • Ladywood vs. Northville Glenn at Franklin, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Glenn led 32-8 at half- . Double-doubles by Amanda connected on 15-of-25 free at Arctic Pond, 3 p.m. Wayne at Canton, 6:30 p.m. MU at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. time and 51-18 after three Terranella and Aldreanna throws. Franklin vs. Grand Blanc Stevenson at S.L East 6:30 p.m. S'craft at Macomb, 1 p.m. quarters. Fikes carried Lutherafn online at hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS* M Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 19,2012 (WL) B3 Stevenson splits on road trip, 5-1

. Livonia Stevenson the first period'on a goal Carter Edmondson gained a split on the back from Thomas Ross and,. made 23 saves for the end of its two-day excur­ Nate Sink. "• "* Titans, who1 slipped to 5-8- sion last weekend to Tra­ Bryne followed with the 1 overall. verse City with a 5-1 boys first of three with 3:50 Meanwhile, Mitchell ' PREP hockey remaining in the same was appreciative of the win Satur­ period on a power play scheduling opportunity. HOCKEY day after­ goal from Chris McDon­ LADYWOOD S, WALLED ald and Tbmei. LAKE 1: Ran Freij's hat trick noon over Traverse City catapulted Livonia Ladywood West at Howe Arena. Byrne scored from (5-7, 5-7) to a Michigan Metro The Spartans, who Tomei and Dominic Lutz' Girls High School Hockey . Orient experience improved to 10-4 overall,. with 11:43 left in the sec­ League win Saturday night led 2-0 after one period ond make on another over visiting Walled Lake (3-7,2-6) at Plymouth's Arctic Nick Joseph (right), an eighth-grader at St. Genevieve School in Livonia, finished and 4-0 after two as J.D. power play goal to make Pond. with an 8-3-1 record for the U.S. team in the two-day Sanix International Junior Byrne tallied a natural it 3-0 and with three min­ It was 1-1 after one period as High Judo Championships held Dec. 21-29 in Fukuoka, Japan. An international train­ hat trick. , utes to go in the same Freij opened the scoring from ing camp was held prior to the tournament, which featured teams from 70 Japa­ "We played a com-" period he scored again Abby pelon and Erin Cronyn, nese junior high schools along with nine teams from overseas. The U.S..team was from Eric Willets. while Meryll Miller countered plete hockey game and for the Wild from Emma eliminated during the second round. Nick is holding a Livonia Observer along with it showed ^n the result, Tyler Thirby's goal- Crone. his father Rick Joseph (left). very nice effort to from Alex Grizzel with Ladywood opened up a bounce back from last 9:49 remaining ruined • 4-1 lead after two periods on • game," said Stevenson goals by Freij (from Brittany Stevenson goaltender Galvin); Hannah Pereira (from coach David Mitchell, Mike Kanitra's shutout Galvin); and Freij (from Erin whose team lost 4-1 Fri­ bid. Doyle). day at Howe Arena to • " Kanitra made 17-of-18 Galvin closed out the scoring SPORTS ROUNDUP host Traverse City Cen-' saves on the'night. in the final period from Vir- • tral, ranked No. 5 in Divi­ ginia Matherly and Pelon. Lutz's goal from Sink Ladywood goalie Sarah Koch Pitching clinic Baseball camp ited to the first 640 par- ' sion 2. and Cam Tetrault closed stopped 11-of-12 shots, while Detroit Tigers pitch­ The sixth annual Future ticipants in each divi­ Mario Tbmei opened the out the scoring with 37 Sam Carrier made 21 saves for ing coach Jeff Jones will Stars baseball camp will sion. Forms are available scoring with 7:35 left in seconds to play. Walled Lake. be the featured instruc­ be from 9-11:30 a.m. (Ses-. at area schools or can be tor at the pitching clinic sion 1) and 12:15-2:45 p.m. picked up at the Livonia hosted Sunday, Jan. 22, (Session 2) on Saturday, > Community Recreation by the Livonia Steven­ Feb. 11 at Franklin High Center, 15100 Hubbard. GIRLS GYMNASTICS son High baseball pro­ School, 31000 Joy Road,. The season runs from TRI-MEET RESULTS 9.1; 3. Grenier (Red), 8.5; 4. (N), 8.45 each. • gram. Livonia. May through July with T- Jan. 17 at Churchill H.S. Randlett (WLN-WLW), 8.3; 6. Uneven bars: 1. Dempsey ball scrimmages Monday TEAM SCORES: 1. Livonia Pulgini (WLC-WLW), 8.15. (N), 8.85; 2. Kitz (Blue), 8.65; Jones will be joined by Session 1 consists of hit­ Red, 135.95; 2. Walled Lake • Floor exercise: 1. Dorton 3. Olson (Blue), 8.20; 4. Jillian former pro pitcher Dave ting, base running skills,' evenings and coach-pitch Central-Western, 102.95; 3. (Red), 9.05; 2. Grenier (Red), Zafarana (Blue), 7.95; 5. Nicole Marcon, owner and scout arid infield work, along on Thursday evenings. Walled Lake Northern-Western, 8.9; 3. Randlett (WLN-WLW), Sokolowski (Blue), 7.6. of Indy Pro Showcase, with taking the extra Late registration will 96.95. 8.8; 4. Pulgini (WLC-WLW), 8.6; Balance beam: 1. (tie) Olson along with the Stevenson base, hitting for aver­ INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 5. Twigg (Red), 8.45. (Blue) and Kitz (Blue), 9.15 be froin 9 a.m.-noon Sat­ Vault: 1. Jackie Dzkirgot All-around: 1. Grenier (Red), • each; 3. Dempsey (N), 8.75; 4. coaching staff. age, and proper infield urday, March 31 at the (Red), 8.85; 2. Sammi Rand- 33.35; 2. Randlett (WLN-WLW), (tie) Zafarana (Blue) and Price Session I (ages 9-12) approach. LCRC (for Livonia and lett (WLN-WLW), 8.65; 3. (tie) 33.15; 3. Dzuirgot (Red), 32.40; (N), 8.4 each. will be from 10 a.m. until Session 2 consists of Clarenceville Public Sydney Grenier (Red), Mallory 4. Pulgini (WLC-WLW), 29.90; 5. Floor exercise: 1. Kitz (Blue), noon followed by Ses­ pitching and defense, School district residents • Dorton (Red) and Tailor Duncan Duncan (WLC-WLW), 29.15. 9.25; 2. Dempsey (N), 8.575; 3. (WLC-WLW), 8.45 each; 4. Sarah Livonia Red's dual meet (tie) Sarah Hogan (Blue) and ' sion II (ages 13-18) 12:30- pitch location, catch­ only). Gosdzinski (Red), 8.4; 5. (tie) record: 3-4 overall. Andrea Irvine (Blue), 8.5 each; 2:30 p.m. at the Stevenson ing drills, and outfield / Non-resident registra- Julia Twigg (Red) and Sammi DUAL MEET RESULTS 5. (tie) Clay (N) and Zafarana fieldhouse. approach. '. tion will begin at 9 a.m. Pulgini (WLC-WLW), 8.35. LIVONIA BLUE 136.65 (Blue), 8.35 each. The cost is $40 (checks Lunch will be from Monday, April 1 at the Uneven bars: 1. Shannon NORTHVILLE 129.325 All-around} 1. Kitz (Blue), Diaz (Red), 8.85; 2. Dorton Jan. 16 at Churchill H.S. 35.95; 2. Dempsey (N), 34.625; should be made payable 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. LCRC's Parks and Recre­ (Red), 8.15; 3. Gosdzinski (Red), INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 3. Olson (Blue), 34.10; 4. to the Stevenson High (bring your own). ation office and will run 7.55; 4. Grenier (Red), 7.5; 5. Vault: 1. Haley Olson (Blue), Zafarana (Blue), 33.10; 5. Caite School Baseball). The cost is $30 per • through April 30 on a first- Randlett (WLN-WLW), 7.4. 8.95; 2. Alex Kitz (Blue), 8.9; 3. McDougall (Blue), 31.65. For more information, session or $50 for both come, first-serve basis (or Balance beam: 1. Rose Pre- (tie) Morgan Price (N), Taylor Livonia Blue's dual meet Dempsey (N) and Victoria Clay call Stevenson baseball (includes T-shirt). Regis­ until teams are filled). • bola (Red), 9.4; 2. Diaz (Red), record: 5-0 overall. coach Rick Berryman at tration forms are avail­ Open registration.fees (734) 455-8623; or e-mail able at www.franklinpa- are $40 (residents) and [email protected]. triotsbaseball.com. $50 (non-residents). Late For more information, 'registration fees are $50. PREP BOWLING RESULTS Indoor triathlon e.-mail Franklin coach (residents) and $60 (non­ BOYS DUAL MATCH RESULTS Central Division. overall, 1-4 KLAA Central. The Arctic Chill Indoor Matt Fournier at mfour- residents). WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 25 WAYNE MEMORIAL 23 WATERFORD MOTT 20 Triathlon, sponsored nie2@livoniapublic- For more information, WAYNE MEMORIAL 5 WHITE LAKE LAKELAND 7 WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 10 by the city of Livonia schooIs.org; or call (734) call (734) 466-2410 (option Jan. 17 at Novi Bowl Jan. 12 at Grand Blanc Jan. 12 at Grand Blanc John Glenn scorers: Jordan . . Wayne scorers: Elliot Arnold,.,-. Mott scorers: Talia Harden, Department of Parks and 968-0499: No.2). ' . Homes, 210-246-456; Thomas 23fr-233-469; Shane Rambaldo, . '195-176-371; Krissy Smith, Recreation, will be at 7 '"' Brusseau, 219-209-428; Mark 210-225-435; Austin St. Peter, 204-160-364; Marissa Land, a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Youth baseball Softball camps Kassab, 199-200-399; Mitch 194-145-339; Derrick Craig, 203; 199-151-350; Amber Hoflich, the Livonia Community The City of Livonia Coach Al White of Dean, .213; Daniel Ammons, Ken McKay, 192; Mark Mikulec, 143-171-334; Amber Neville, Recreation Center, 15100 192; Tommy Ruark, 178; Steven 147; Kody Wojewski, 136. 154-149-303. Team totals: Department of Parks and Madonna University will White, 170. Team totals: 990- Team totals: 923-998-1,921 (17 895-827-1,722 (16 points): Baker Hubbard (at Five Mile . Recreation will stage • stage a winter softball 1,046-2,036 (15 points); Baker points); Baker games: 165-234- games: 142-183-325 (4 points). Road). mail-in registration for camp (session II) for ages games: 215-262-477 (10 points). 399 (6 points). John Glenn scorers: Caity Pre-registration ha6 its 2012 co-ed instruc­ 7-18 from noon to 2:30 Wayne scorers: Shane Lakeland scorers: Tyler Hait, Lenard, 198-165-363; Olivia . tional T-ball (ages 5-6) p.m. Sundays, Feb. 5,12, Rambaldo, 246-197-443; Elliot 196-183-379; Brandon Aberna- Cabildo, 169-192-361; Sara Au- been extended to 5 p.m. Arnold, 216-215-431; Zach thy, 182-167-349; Nick Hubbard, lidge, 159-170-329; Jessica Pate, Friday, Jan. 20. and coach-pitch (ages 7- 19 and 26 (cost $150). Huffman, 208-220-428; Austin 168-167-335; Justin Holmyard, 181-141-322; Montana Graszak, Age-group competition 8) baseball through Feb.' For more information, St. Peter, 179-174-353; Kody 146-162-308; Ben Osvath, 194; 148; split score, 114. Team includes: 18-30,31-40,41- 10, along with walk-in * visit wwwMadonnaCru- Wojewski, 128. Team totals: split score,' 112. Team totals: totals: 821-816-1,637 (4 points),- and fax-in registration 977-961-1,938 (5 points); Baker 864-813-1,677 (3 points); Baker Baker games: 155-172-327 (6 50,51-60 and 61-and-over. saders.com; or e-mail games: 182-237-419 (0 points). games: 166-208-374 (4 points). points). The cost is $35 per per-' through Feb. 17. White at awhite@madon- Dual match records: John •Wayne's dual match record: John Glenn's dual match son. Check-in time is 30 Registration is open na.edu. Glenn, 8-0 overall, 5-0 KLAA 6-1 overall, 3-1 KLAA Central. record: 5-2 overall, 4-0 KLAA . minutes before assigned only to those residing in You can also call the Central Division; Wayne, 6-2 GIRLS DUAL MATCH RESULTS Central. start time. the Livonia or Clarencev- MU softball office at overall, 3-2 KLAA Central. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 21 WHITE LAKE LAKELAND 28 WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 25 WAYNE MEMORIAL 9 WAYNE MEMORIAL 2 For more information, ille public school dis­ (734) 432-5783 or-Steve WATERFORD MOTT 5 Jan. 17 at Novi Bowl Jan. 12 at Grand Blanc call (734) 466-2410. tricts. Enrollment is lim­ Gentilia at (734) 776-1716. Jan. 12 at Grand Blanc John Glenn scorers: Caity Le- Lakeland scorers: Jessica John Glenn scorers: Jordan nard, 198-214-412; Jessica Pate, > McNabb, 160-17-330; Arycia Homes, 198-225-423; Tommy .192-169-361; Olivia Cabildo, 170- Holmyard, 155-169-324; Sam Ruark, 201-213-414; Daniel 147-317; Montana Graszak, 157;' McCallum, 133-179-312; Shayla Ammaons, 173-172-345; Thomas Bre Riblett, 151; Yvette Ayers, Sibert, 157-142-299; Jennifer Brusseau, 198; Steven White, 141; spl it score, 130. Team to­ Newton, 204; Kourtney Tscairart, 173; Mitch Dean, 167; split scqre tals: 841-828-1,669 (15 points); 145. Team totals: 750-864- Scrappy Whalers win 183. Team totals: 943-960- Baker games: 163-150-313 (6 1,614 (18 points): Baker games: 1,903 (15 points); Baker games: ' points). 180-187-347 (10 points). 224-199-423 (10 points). Wayne scorers: Lorissa Willet, Wayne scorers: Tiffany Mott scorers: Ryan Bailey, 209-186-395; Tiffany Markham, Markham, 168-141-309; Lorissa OHL West leader drops Spitfires, 5-1 210-189-399; Grant Boufford, 214-172-386; Kira Leach, 155- Willet, 157-142-299; Tiffany 180-189-369; R.J. Wood, 155- 168-323; Tiffany Ozog, 163-97- Ozog, 150-115-265; Kira Leach, By Tim Smith 184-339; Rick Smith, 166-170- 260; Sarah Shurgo, 99-112-211. 145-116-261; Sarah Shurge, 105- just threw a couple rights and went up 3-0 with 1:51 336; Austin Mace, 123-179-302. Team totals: 840-735-1,75 (5 109-214. Team totals: 725-623- Observer Staff Writer and landed on top of him. to go in the second on Team totals: 834-911-1,745 (5 points); Baker games: 169-136- 1,348 (2 points); Baker games: I mean, fights are to get Stefan Noesen's power- points); Baker games: 150-165- 305 (4 points). ' • 149-139-288(0 points). The Plymouth Whal­ the boys going, and that's play goal — assisted by 315(0 points). Dual match records: John Wayne's dual match record: ers played on Martin what happened there." Wilson. John Glenn's dual match Glenn, 6-2 overall, 5-0 KLAA 1-6 overall, 1-3 KLAA Central. record: 7-0 overall, 4-0 KLAA Central Division; Wayne, 1-7 Luther King Jr. Day but ' The6-4,-200-pound-'-. . their was nothing peace­ Fired up er then scored at 10:52 ful jabout their afternoon That fight sent a jolt of the third period, com­ game against Windsor. through the team and' pleting his big day and • ' with a 3,140 total, high­ included: Kira Leach, 25th Sparks and fists were energized the fans, and the game's scoring. Line- BOWLING lighted by an 841 match (472 series, 161 high game); "flying all over Compu- the Whalers scored just mate Andy Bathgate's Continued from page B1 game and a 192 Baker. Tiffany Ozog, 46th '(385 ware Arena Monday in 13 seconds later to go blast was stopped by Corunna's Katie Arendt series, 140 high game); the OHL matinee, won by up 2-0 when forward Spitfires netminder Jaro- took individual honors Lorissa Willet, 50th (365 the Whalers 5-1 before Jamie Devane banged slav Pavelka — who ed match games of 999 with a 579 series, includ­ series, 132 high game); nearly 3,000 fans. • in the rebound of a shot faced 54 shots — but Wil­ and 993 to go along with a ing a 223 game. Alyssa Roberts, 58th (319 In fact, Whalers for­ by forward Alex Aleardi • son jumped into the slot high Baker of 209. Glenn's Jessica Pate series, 111 high game). ward Tom Wilson record­ (Farmington Hills) with to chip in the rebound for Senior Tommy Ruark placed sixth overall with Ladywood's top scor­ ed the "Gordie Howe Hat 10:58 to go in the middle his sixth goal of the sea­ posted the fourth high 547 three-game set led er was Amy Lewandows- Trick," with a goal, assist stanza. son. series (629), including a with a 199. ki, who placed 24th with and fight. "I thought it did," said "I was pretty happy to high game of 246. Junior Other Glenn scorers a 478 series, including a "I think it was," said . Plymouth head coach see that one pop out on Daniel Ammons was included: Olivia Cabil­ 183 high game. '; Wilson, asked if that was Mike Vellucci, about the doorstep and bury it," right behind in fifth place do, 12th (530 series, 196 . Other finishers for the his first-ever Gordie • whether the Wilson fight Wilson-said. "No regrets with a 613, highlighted by high game); Caity Lenard, Blazers included Veron­ Howe Hat Trick. "I try helped ignite the Whalers tonight, I think the boys a 236 game. 13th (525 series, 198 high ica Estigoy, 33rd (427 for those every night, but after a sluggish start to worked really hard." Other notable games game); Sara Aulidge (171 series, 157 high game); they're hard to come by, the second. Other Plymouth goals for the Rockets were high game); Bre Riblett Shelby Fielding, 36th (423 especially the goals and Plymouth had given up were scored by forward turned in by Steven (161 high game); and series, 148 high game); assists. But I was happy a flurry of six shots in Michael Payne (at 2:49 White (205), Mitch Dean Montana Graszak (150 Sarah Knapp, 74th (134 to get that." the first two minutes but of the first) and defense- • (200) and Thomas Brus­ high game). high game); Victoria Aina Wilson, who graduat­ wound up outshooting man Austin Levi (Canton, seau (181). Wayne and Livonia (165 high game). • ed from Plymouth High Windsor 22-3 for the rest formerly of Farmington •4. Ladywood finished 10th Rounding out the top School, decidedly won his of the frame. Hills) in the first minute Glenn girls second and 14th in the team ' 10 teams were Plymouth, scrap with Windsor wing­ "He (Wilson) had a real of the third period. In the PCS Tournament standings with totals of third (3,012); White Lake er Stephen Alonge mid­ good game, that's how Levi sent a rising wris- for girls, Crirunna took 2,671 and 2,542, respec­ • Lakeland, fourth (3,008); way through the second he's got to play to be suc­ ter from inside the blue . top team honors with a tively. 1 • Novi, fifth (2,858); Farm- period, with the Whalers cessful," Vellucci contin­ line that zipped past total of 3,174, highlight­ Wayne's Tiffany ington Hills Mercy, sixth up 1-0. ued. Pavelka on the short side. ed by a high match game Markham was seventh • (2,853); South Lyon, sev­ "He (Alonge) had been The Whalers (30-10-2- The goalie was screened of 965 and Bakers of 181 overall with a 545 series, enth (2,826); Salem, asking me to go, so final­ 1, first in the West Divi­ on the shot. and 182. including a tournament eighth (2,800), Canton, ly we were up against sion) kept firing shots Runner-up John Glenn high game of 232. ninth (2,740) and Wayne, the glass and he said let's and fists (their were sev­ " tsmithehometownlife.com •was just 34 pins behind Other Wayne scorers 10th (2,671)." go," Wilson said. "So I en fights In. the game) (734)469-4128 B4 (*) Observers Eccentric | Thursday, January 19, 2012 online at hometownlife.com

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Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Mitchell and pianist Lyd- Obituaries, Memories & Remembrances ia Qiu will perform gypsy- music Sunday, Feb. 5 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 Sheldon, in Plymouth. 1 -800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] "Songs of the Gypsy" will start at 430 p.m. and Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday is a part of the church's Resounding Art in a Sacred Space concert series. The program will include ALTENBERNT, ANNA I. MICHIE, MARTHA music by Beaverton, Michigan (nee TORIKKA) Brahms, Mrs. Altenbernt 92 passed away Age 97, January 15, 2012. Wife Verdi, peacefully Monday January 16, of the late George. Survived by Bizet, and 2012 at Tender Care of Midland nieces and nephews. Visitation at following a lingering illness. She the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Dvorak. was born in Delray, Michigan on Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Mitch­ January 6, 1920 to the late Frank Livonia, Saturday from Jl a.m. ell, a Utah & Anna (Giba) Dely. She married until Funeral Service at 12 p.m. native, Nelson Altenbernt on June 27, • Please share a memory at: 1942 in Plymouth, Michigan. He GREENLEE, LINTON, CHRIS www.rggrharris.com TOVEY, •received a. bachelor survives her. They--moved to ROBERT E. . •6/15/59 ~ 1/4/12 BETTY'MARIE Elizabeth Beaverton in 1982 and have Age 52, Port Orange.FL Passed ROBERTS, Mitchell will of music enjoyed their home here with the Age 89, of Lafayette, IN • NEE PLUNKETT formerly of Livonia, MI away peacfully, January 4, 2012. ISABELLJEAN sing Feb. 5 in degree family an especially the grand-' i Age 88, January 17, 2012. died Sunday January 8, Born in Wayne, Michigan on June the Resound­ from the' children. She is survived by a son 15, 1959, he grew up in a family Age 83 January 14,2012. Beloved Beloved wife of the late David J. David & Connie Altenbernt of 2012 at Indiana University Health, wife of John H. Loving mother of ing Art in a Univer­ Lafayette, IN, He was born with proud parents, Duane and Loving mother of Mary Louise Romeo and a daughter Nancy &' Arlene, and three sisters Karen, John Jr. and Melody (Daryl) (Derek) Kroes, David C. Sacred Space sity of Gary Singleton of South Lyons; 4 August 13, 1922, in Michigan to •Jackson. Cherished grandmother. the late Leonard and Esther Brenda and Sandy. Chris graduat­ (Patricia), Kathie (Bill) Hellstein, concert series Utah and grandchildren and 4 great grand­ ed from John Glenn High School of seven and great-grandmother of Patricia (Nandu) Sriniyasan, Joan a master children; a brother Edward Dely Froelich Greenlee. Bob served in seven. Dear sister of the late at St. John's the United States Navy in WWII in 1977. • Chris was a skilled (David) Boroniec, and James L. of music of Plymouth; 3 sisters Barbara & machinist working at Jack Roush Kenneth (Sara) Hatcher, Charles (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Episcopal Fred Warren of Gaylord, Betty and on March 23,1946 he married > (Joyce) Hatcher, the late Marion degree Viola Gumas in Detroit, MI and Performance Engineering in the 17 and great-grandmother often. Church, Plym­ Liddle of Surprize; AZ and Irene early 1980's and ending with a Stewart, Margery (Alexander) Visitation Thursday 5-8 and from the & Robert Phillips of Wayne; a she survives. Mr. Greenlee Janowski. Funeral arrangements outh. worked for the City of Livonia career that encompassed most of Friday 5-8 with Rosary 7 pm at Universi- half brother Fred Dely and a half the Space Shuttle Program. were entrusted to the Harry J. Will the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, sister Erma Vezinaw. She was pre­ Department of Public Works for Funeral Home in Livonia. tyofMich- 30 years and at the time of his Honor, love of family, friends, and 37000 Six Mile Rd., in Livonia. deceased by 2 brothers Steven & country were all very important to www.hanyjwillfuneralhome.com In state Saturday 10 am until igan. Her repertoire rang­ Louis Dely and 2 sisters Helen retirement was Foreman of Roads. es from opera to cabaret He was a member of the American Chris. He met his wife, Kathleen time of Funeral Massl0:30 am at Dely and Mary Clark. A on New Years Eve 1982, on a trip St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic to art song and she can be Celebration of Life will be held at Legion in Redford, MI and enjoyed golfing. Surviving along to Florida. Together, they raised Church, 27101 West , in heard on me Ohio Light a later date with cremation taken daughter, Jennifer, and were Redford. Interment Holy place at Sunset Valley Crematory. with his wife' is a daughter Gail M.* Opera's recording of The Zhmendak husband William of blessed to have 24 years together. Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Arrangements were entrusted to Survivors include his wife www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com. Firefly, hi her last appear­ Sisson Funeral Home. Lafayette, IN and grandchildren Billy Zhmendak wife Reagan, Kathleen Linton, daughter ance at St. John's in 2010, Christi Wetter husband John and Jennifer Lafland (Xlan), grand­ she performed the role of great grandchildren Logan, Mia daughters Annsley and Ashlynn, Fiordiligi in a production and Aydan. Also survivng is a his parents, Duane and Arlene, his of Mozarfs opera Cosifan brotlier Leonard Greenlee of . sisters, Karen Linton (Glen), CHARD, MARK J. Wyandotte, MI and a sister Elaine Brenda Czubaj (Ray), Sandy tutte. Of Livonia and Alger; died Glumm of Taylor, MI. He was Yetter (Shawn) as well as count­ STEFANKO, January 10, 2012 at age 63. preceded in death by a brother less nieces, nephews and cousins. Let others Qiu has taught private les­ Funeral Services were held in Port KENNETH R. Beloved husband of Anne C. (nee Ralph Greenlee. Those wishing January 13,2012, age 70. Beloved sons and master classes Kennedy) Chard. Father of PFC may contribute to Diamond Orange, Fl on Monday January 9th, 2012. A memorial service is husband of Martha (48 years). know... at the Central Conservato- • Chard, Brigette and Andrew Blackfan Anemia Association. Loving father of Christopher ry of Music in Beijing, Chi- (Melissa) Holt. Grandfather of being held in his honor on February 4th,2012 at the Wayne Kenneth' Stefankp and Scott . na, as well as several oth­ Taylor Dalziel and Aidan Holt. HOSKINS, JACK . Fitzpatrick Stefanko. Dear brother Brother of Jan Jones and Lee Moose Lodge: 38050 Michigan When you've lost a er renowned schools. She January 17, 2012, age 81. Loving Ave Wayne, MI 48184. Between of Gerald (Eiko) Stefanko, James (Marion) Chard." Preceded .in Stefanko, Mary Miner and Robert loved one, place works for the University of death by his parents, Wilbur and husband of 56 years of Dorothy. 2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. All friends Dear father of Paul Chris Hoskins and family are welcome. Stefanko. Uncle to many. Kenneth Michigan School of Music, Marion Chard. Cremation has retired from General.Motors after your notice on our taken place and a memorial serv­ and Allen J. (Lori) Hoskins. Dear Theatre, and Dance as a grandfather of Ally and Ashley 48 years. He was internationally vocal coach, staff accom- ice will be held at a later date. recognized as a Metal Finishing website and in Arrangements handled by the Hoskins. Also leaves 3 brothers 'panist, and coordinator and 2 sisters. Visitation Friday 5- expert. He continued working as" a Prescott chapel of the BURESH MCMARTIN, consultant with several companies "Passages"... a of accompanying servic­ FUNERAL HOME. Huron 8pm with services follo'wing on Saturday at 11am from the CHRISTINA "TINA" up until his death. There was a vis­ directory located es. Qiu holds degrees from Valley-Sinai Hospital Cancer itation held on Monday, January Center. ' . Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Called home to her Lord on • Capital University, the Col­ 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Share January 15, 2012". Beloved wife 16, 2012 with a Prayer Service in every edition of lege-Conservatory of Music Online register book available at your special thoughts and memo­ of Hugh. Loving mom of Erika and Eulogies at Harry J. Will www.bureshfuneralhomes.com. ries at: www.schrader-howell.com (Kenny) Ingle, .and Bradley Funeral Home, Livonia Chapel. . your hometown at the University of Cincin­ (Paula). 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Breeders can regis­ ditional Armenian music worked to make them Admission at the door is ter their dogs for a vari- • will be reflected in the • accessible to all. In addi­ $27 for adults and $15 for ety of health tests on Fri­ evening's repertoire. It tion to making finan­ students. day and Saturday and will include tradition­ cial donations to the arts, A reception will be held the Canine Good Citizen al Armenian folk songs, he also donated his rug at 7:30 p.m. testing nopn-3 p.m. Sat­ famous opera arias, and showrooms as venues for Detroit Chamber Winds urday and if a.m.-l p.m. pieces for piano and vio­ concerts, lectures, fund­ & Strings draws its musi- Sunday is open to both lin. Pianist Robert Con­ raisers and art shows. , cians primarily from mixed breeds and pure­ way, violinist Henrik The Detroit Chamber the Detroit Symphony bred dogs. Dorfman said Karapetian and sing­ Winds & Strings has per­ Orchestra and Michigan dog owners can register er Rubik Mailian, Komi- formed its "Nightnotes" Opera Theatre. Visit its on the spot for the tests, tas Choir Director at St. concerts at Hagopi­ Web site at detroitcham- which challenge dogs to John Armenian Church of an World of Rugs in Bir­ berwinds.org. exhibit 10 skills includ­ ing sitting and staying on command, coming when called and behaving nice­ GET OUT! ly withother dogs. Visi­ The Michigan Winter Dog Classic gives beginning handlers tors who test their dogs a chance to show off their puppies in the judging ring. can't bring them into the Art show area, although Dor­ fman said they may bring DETROIT INSTITUTE "My sister got me in youth and high school OF ARTS crates to contain their involved in showing productions. dogs while they attend Time/Dates: 2 p.m. Sundays dogs. She had Great Green said it was Location: 5200 Woodward, Detroit the Michigan Winter Dog Danes at the time "great fun" watching Classic after testing. Details: Target Family Sundays, storytelling, and got involved in her "four-legged" child performances, free with admission Bobbie Green of Red- the shows and got me on stage and she sus­ Exhibits: Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus ford, test coordinator, involved." pects sisters, "Ellie" and exhibit runs through Feb. 12 and indudes 64 welcomes show visitors . Now Green shows ter­ "Star" could possibly fol­ works. Tickets are $16 for adults; $8 foryouth, to watch the Canine Good riers. The president low in their mom's paw 6-17. Other exhibits include Detroit Revealed: Citizenship tests. of the Terrier Club of prints one day. Photographs 2000-2010, an exhibit of 50 "I'm always happy to Michigan, Green will "We have a lot of fun photos through April 8; Gift of a Lifetime: The talk with the public on show two 14-month-old with our dogs. We enjoy James Pearson Duffy Collection of drawings, "Evening Peace" by Patrice Erickson is why we do it and how the Cairn Terriers in confor­ sharing them with the paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs among the oil paintings by the.artist on • dogs are being evaluat­ mation each day of the public and talking with through March 18 . exhibit through Feb. 24 in Farmington ed. I can evaluate a dog Michigan Winter Dog people about the differ­ Contact (313) 833-7900, www.dia.org Hills. almost anywhere. I try to Classic. ent things they can do make it as comfortable as "They are doing quite with their dogs. You can FARMINGTON HILLS CITY GALLERY possible for the handler well and they are a ball • have fun with your ani­ Time/Date: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and their dog," she said. to work with. 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