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Toddlers' Olympics Educating voters pays off; The call has gone out for toddlers to go for the gold at the annual Nursery School Olym W-W sinking fund renewed pics 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 3, at the Bailey Recreation By Sue Mason Wayne-Westland's 10- "This support will allow tion of the district, almost very pleased with that." Center, 36651 Ford, Observer Staff Writer year sinking fund renew the district to maintain . two-thirds of the votes In the month leading up Westland. al were the only ones to quality school environ caste favored the renew to the election, school offi The "events" in Education is the key to be approved by voters. ments for our students to al. Yes tally was 3,427 cials made numerous pre clude the Big Wheel success for Wayne-West- "We are grateful that learn and our teachers to votes compared to 1,889 sentations to educate res Grande Prix, the land Community Schools. the residents of Wayne - teach." no votes. idents throughout the dis Marshmallow Shot Of seven millage Westland continue to see In unofficial results/ trict, which includes the Putt and Obstacle requests that appeared the value in education the .9922-mill tax renewal 'Huge number' city of Wayne and por Course. Every child will on Tuesday's Presidential and support our children was approved by a 2,211 "I'm really excit tions of Canton Township, receive a certificate of primary ballot in Wayne and schools," said Wayne- vote margin - 5,188 yes ed about this, 5,000 yes Inkster and Romulus, participation. County, the Grosse Westland School Super votes to 2,977 no votes. In votes, that's a huge num The Olympics is Pointe Library tax and intendent Greg Baracy. Westland, the largest por ber," said Baracy. "I'm . Please see RENEWAL, A2 for youngsters ages 18 months to five years. Pre-registration encouraged, but not required, the course takes about 30-45 Westland joins state in backing Romney minutes so children can register right up to 11:30 a.m. By LeAnne Rogers The event is free of Observer Staff Writer charge, with all admis sions being sponsored While Westland resi by the Wayne Masons dents Karen and Glenn No. 112. Also support Wright weren't expect ing the event at the ing to have to choose Westland Parks and from among three ballots Recreation Depart to vote in the presiden ment, Westland Civitan tial primary Tuesday, it Club, Dads' Athletic didn't slow them down. Club of Westland, "It was no problem. We Westland Christian knew what we would do," Union and Westland said Karen Wright. • Jaycees. . "I knew for a long For more informa time what I would do. tion, call (734) 722-7620. I'm a Republican and a Teabagger," said Glenn Wright, who added he didn't object to the nick Daniel Cruse was among more than 8,000 Westlandresidents wh o went to vote in Precinct 8 in Tuesday's Presidential name for Tea Party sup primary election. - .. ~r •• -:. *..-.?.... , - ..- :- -. -•-?-.- -- - Hockey time porters. "I've been called Tickets are on sale a lot worse." for third annual Both the Wrights Westland Wild Wings reported voting Republi Presidential Primary Results vs. Detroit Red Wing can and supporting Mitt Alumni Hockey game Romney over primary set for Saturday, challenger Rick Santo- Republican Party CITY OF WESTLAND March, 24, in the Mike rum, a former Pennsyl Mitt Romney 2,229 Modano Ice Arena, vania senator. Rick Santorum • 2,079 6210N. Wildwoodat "1 like everything about Ron Paul 787 - Hunter. him (Romney). He's not Newt Gingrich 405 Join the Westland a Democrat number I Herman Cain 14 Wild Wings made up one. He's not (President Rick Perry 12 of Mayor William Wild, Barack) Obama - that Michele Bachmann other city officials and 9- would number one A," Buddy Roemer residents as they seek a said Glenn Wright. "San- 8 Poll workers Laurel White, Mel Pomerantz and Kelly Bates Jon Huntsman 7 win against the Detroit torum seems to be some wait for Walter Grant to complete his registration form. Red Wing Alumni. The Fred Karger yy 4 sort of religious fanat Gary Johnson n. game will be at 7 p.m. ic. There should be some '3 ^,:.. • Pleased with field Westland Schools) sink Uncommitted Tickets are $10 for separation of church and •• Describing himself as ing fund question," said 167 - ' adults, $5 for children. • state. Mitt is more kind pretty pleased with the m Higgins. "They had sam- Children under age of like me." Republican field of can " pies (ballots) so you can Democratic Party CITY OF WESTLAND 3 are free. Tickets Almost 14 percent of didates; Glenn Wright go over it before you go Barack Obama 1,878 are available at the . Westland's 61,206 reg said he did wish New in and request the bal Uncommitted 311 mayor's office, the Bai istered voters went to Jersey Gov. Chris Chris lot." ley Recreation Center the polls on Tuesday. tie was in the race. . The candidates haven't Wayne-Westland Sinking Fund renewal and the Mike Modano Those who participat Voting in Precinct 4, been focusing enough YES- 3,427 Ice Arena. Seating is ed in the Republican pri ' also housed in the Bai what they would do if NO- 1,889 limited to 800, so get mary favored Romney. ley Center, John Higgins elected, he said, instead your tickets early. The former Massachu said that he is a non-par talking in their commer Sponsorship op setts governor narrowly tisan voter and has been cial about other candi day working people," voting are actually work portunities also are defeated Santorum with all of his life. dates being incapable.. said Higgins. "They need ing for a living." available. just 150 votes in unoffi "I took the Democrat "I think they are not to give more attention Another voter, Josh For more informa cial results. He garnered ic ballot. I guess that focusing on the issues to that if they want to Weir, said he considers tion, call (734) 729- 2,229 votes to Santorum's tells you who I voted for. that are important in a be taken seriously. They 4560 or e-mail parks© 2,079 votes. I supported the (Wayne- specific sense to every need to realize the people Please see ROMNEY, A2 cityofwestland.com. The event will raise money for improve ments at the Mike Modano Ice Arena. Westland library offers Food for Fines plan
By LeAnne Rogers Andy Schuck, a refer so it's not guaranteed need anything in individ levels similar to the first • Observer Staff Writer ence librarian. that everything will go a ual sizes — anything in a effort. The library had its women's shelter, he said, box or can is good." Donations to clear fines INDEX If you have overdue first Food for Fines pro but the hope is much of ' Another reason for must be made at the cir-' Business A9 the donations will benefit holding the food drive in Crossword Puzzle ,...B10 fines at Westland's Wil- . gram in December 2010, culation desk, however, Entertainment B5 liam P. Faust Library, collecting nearly 2,000 local shelters. March was that there are people who simply want Food B8 ' March may be your lucky. pounds of food and for Non-perishable food so many food drives and to make donations can Homes B10 month. giving almost $2,900 in items must have an expi similar efforts around utilize drop boxes in the Jobs B11 Throughout March, the fines. Like the upcoming ration date no soon the Thanksgiving and. library. Cash donations Obituaries B4 library is hosting a Food • program, donations will er than June 2012, be Christmas holidays. can be made at the circu Opinion A10 go to the Gleaners Com lation desk also. Services .-. B11 . for Fines program that unopened and not in glass "We thought we could Sports B1 accepts non-perishable munity Food Bank. containers. Personal care really make an impact. • "For every dollar donat Wheels B12 food along with toiletries "We waited (for a sec items needed include dis Gleaners explained that ed, Gleaners is able to in exchange for fines. Up ond food drive) part posable razors, shampoo, to us. Christmas is a giv create three meals for © The Observer & Eccentric to $20 in fines can be for ly because we didn't deodorant and lotions. ing season. They defi someone who is hungry. Volume 47 • Number 81 given at arate of $2 for , want people to expect it "Gleaners has some nitely run low on items They are much more effi every item donated (no in December," Schuck high-demand items like this'time of year," Schuck cient feeding people," Home Delivery: travel size toiletries). said. "We are combining canned tuna, canned beef said. Schuck said. "If people (866) 887-2737 "We will also take it with Women's History stew and hearty soups,' During this Food for donate to Gleaners online straight donations of Month. What we collect-' canned veggies and Fines program, Schuck or on the phone, they can Return Address: ed will be for women's fruit in individual sizes," said he hopes at least get a deductible receipt." 41304 Concept Dr. items or cash. This Plymouth Ml 48170 doesn't apply to lost shelters." Schuck said. "They pro- . 2,000 pounds of food will items or repair fees for vide packed weekend be collected anS $3,000 lrogersOhometownlife.com 5 Gleaners has more than i' U1' , !' T ..ink** r* 1 •* !%' y V * A2 (W) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2012 rfifL£GAI-NEWS! online at hometownlife.com ROMNEY AROUND WESTLAND Continued from page A1" Constituent hours C.L.A.S.S. Chocolate Fanta The staff of U.S. Rep sy Ball which will be held resentative Thaddeus Saturday, March 10, at Joy himself a Republican and McCotter, Michigan's 11th Manor, 28999 Joy, east of voted in the Republican Congressional District, Middlebelt, Westland. primary. is holding office hours in Enjoy a night of fun, "I'm becoming more several locations. This dancing and LOTS of choc- . independent. I supported time is set aside so that olate, all while gather Ron Paul. I think he's not the citizens served by the ing for a great cause. The ' afraid to state ideas that representatives have the C.L.A.S.S. Award will be might not be the most opportunity to speak with presented to an individual popular," he said. "Most '• a staff member for assis followed by the unveiling candidates say what they tance regarding any fed of the Chocolate Extrav need to get elected. I eral issue that they might aganza for all guests to think he is different." have. This is not a political enjoy. The event sup For Weir, a bank mort venue and no discussions ports the Barbara Douglas gage underwriter, said of a political nature will be Scholarship Program and that the economy is a expected. celebrates the potential of big concern as it is for Office hours for ThursT all women as valued mem everyone. "But social day, March 1, are 9-10 bers and leaders of the issues are just as a big am. at the Canton Sum community. an impact on my vote," mit Senior Center. The Tickets are $25 each he said. Tuesday, March 6, office (will call is available). Con hours are 9-10 a.m. at Livo tact Meghan by e-mail at Light turnout nia Civic Park Senior Cen mgiersdorf@mpgenter- There was no wait ter, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the prises.com or call (248) ing as Westland voters Northville Senior Center, 255-8241. went to the polls Tues noon-1 p.m. at the at the day to cast their ballots Plymouth District Library, Relay for Life in the presidential pri 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Maple- The AMVETS Post Relay mary which had a close wood Center in Garden for Life Team is holding a race between Republi City and 34 p.m. at the PartyLite Show noon Sat cans Mitt Romney and Gretchen Heinicke feeds her ballot into the machine to be counted in the primary. Westland senior Friend urday, March 23, at 36417 Rick Santorum. The vot ship Center. Glenwood, east of New- ing was relatively low uncommitted and there violated, their (Constitu mary but those living The congressman burgh, Wayne. key in the traditionally were nine write-in votes. tional right to) privacy," in the Wayne-Westland has two offices in Livo Come shop, laugh and Democratic community - By 11:15 a.m., Pre said Kelly Bates, Pre Community Schools had nia and Milf ord the dis catch up with friends Obama was the only can cinct 8, one of two locat cinct 8 chairperson. a third choice - opting trict to serve constituents. while enjoying the new didate listed on the Dem ed in the Bailey Recre A couple of voters even out of the primary and The Livonia office can be est fragrances and home , ocratic ballot. ation Center, had seen announced they were only voting a the near reached by calling (734) accents PartyLite has to Of the 2,308 residents only 37 voters. "Some planning to head to City ly one-mill sinking fund 632-0314 and the Milf ord offer. Plus, sample the who voted Democrat voters weren't happy at Hall to complain. Vot renewal. office is available at (248) • newest addition to the Par ic, 85.44 percent -1,878 having to choose a bal ers had to decide wheth 685-9495. tyLite line: Two Sisters votes - favored Obama. lot (Republican or Dem er to vote in the Repub lrogersOhometownlife.com Gourmet by PartyLite, a Another 311 were ocrat). They thought it lican or Democratic pri (313)222-5428 .Hockey time delicious and creative way Tickets are on sale for of turning ordinary snacks third annual Westland and meals into extraordi Wild Wings vs. Detroit nary taste sensations. ing success and illus is in its last year, with ovations to keep the dis- Red Wing Alumni Hock For more information, RENEWAL trates that the communi the last levy to appear on tricts's buildings in good ey game set for Satur call (734) 620-0688 or send Continued from page A1 ty values our education the July tax bill. In the condition. day, March, 24, at the Mike an e-mail to jolly70nutt@ al system and the chil first 10 years, the mon "We're facing major Modano Ice Arena, 6210 N. yahoo.com dren we serve," Baracy ey was used to make cap roof repairs for most of •• Wildwood at Hunter. about the millage request. said. "When a school and ital improvements - new our buildings, several ele Join the Westland Wild Class reunion Baracy conducted 60 community come togeth elementary media cen mentary kitchen renova Wings made up of May Wayne Memorial High informational meetings er, wonderful things can ters, additional gymnasi tions, numerous boilers or William Wild, other city School class of 1957 is with parent and labor happen.- Thank you for ums at the high schools and chillers, some major officials and residents as looking for classmates groups, ministers and everything you do for our : and parking lot improve plumbing and bathroom' they seek a win against the for its 55th class reunion senior citizens. In an e- children and remember ments among other renovations, parking lot Detroit Red Wing Alumni. which will be held May mail Wednesday morn ... Great Futures Start things. resurfacing and other sig The game will be at 7 p.m. 19. For more information, ing, he extended a heart Right Here." • "This a true testament nificant repairs going for Tickets are $10 for contact Wanda Putman felt thank you for their The request was a that residents like what ward," said Baracy. "All adults, $5 for children. [email protected] ^ support in helping with renewal of a sinking fund they've seen done over of them will be done on a Children under age 3 are or [email protected] the sinking fund efforts. millage approved by vot that past 10 years with priority basis." free. Tickets are available or Richard Smith at (248) "It was an overwhelm ers in 2003. That request sinking fund and bond "I personally want to at the mayor's office, the • 747-6817. issue," he said. extend a heartfelt thank Bailey Recreation Center you to all who support and the Mike Modano Ice Easter Egg Hunt Going forward ed the sinking fund and Arena. Seating is limited Kirk of Our Savior Pres CHECK US OUT DAILY ONLINE The renewal will gen worked to share accurate to 800, so get your tickets byterian Church will hold erate $1.9 million the and factual information," early. Sponsorship oppor-, an Easter egg hunt 10:30 ; first year and an esti- he added. tunities also are available. a.m. to noon Saturday, * hometownlifelmfccom , mated $19 million over i For more information, March 31, at the church, 1 10 years. It will be used smason©hometown I ife.com call (734) 7294560 ore- 36660 Cherry Hill, west of to make repairs and ren (313)222-6751 mail parks@cityofwest- Wayne Road. land.com. The event will The hunt will be held CITY OF WESTLAND raise money for improve rain or"shine and include SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES ments at the Mike Modano the egg hunt, creative MTG. 4 02/21/12 Ice Arena. activities, a healthy snack and service project. Presiding: President Pro-Tern Hammons _ i Chocolate Ball Present: Bryant, Hammons, Johnson, Kadi, Kehrer, JjtlpRTHViLLE All are welcome to Reeves _ •• . Tickets are now on sale attend. Free will donation 37: Appr.: minutes of regular meeting held 2/6/12. for the eighth annual will be appreciated. , - Appr. req. of North Bros. 5K Run/Walk 5/19/12 & to jllUMBER.COM open Bailey Ctr. for event. ar SINCE 1645 • 246-349-0220 - Appr. req. from VFW #3323 to sell poppies from 5/10- 12th @ various intersections." - Appr. contract ext. w/Reaction Direct thru 12/31/14. OBSERVER - Adopted Land Div. Res., PID 050-99-0005-007, w. side Knotvs /HcitCbinqs! 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That's why this is so Got the winter blues? ing shoes to help families Spring is just around in out-Wayne County who needed;" she said. the corner, and with have been struggling to The walk will be 9 a.m. spring comes bluebirds. stay warm this winter sea to noon and is designed to Bluebirds are some of son. be a fun, uplifting and pos the first birds to arrive Wayne Metropolitan itive event for the entire from migration. Some Community Action Agen family. It includes a clown, even remain for winter in cy will host its 16th annu entertainment, team . Michigan. Habitats and al Walk for Warmth Sat awards and door priz nesting holes are in short urday, March 3, at West- es. There will be awards supply for these striking land Shopping Center. The presented in both youth bright blue birds. walk is the agency's only. and adult categories for Come in to the Nankin f undraising event and pro Best Team Name, Most Mills Interpretive Cen vides money to assist fam Team Spirit, Highest Total ter in Westland 1-2 p.m. ilies in desperate need of Pledges and Largest Team Saturday, March 3, for a utility assistance. of Walkers. cure to your blues, with "There is a tremendous Teams must include at the program, "Attract need for utility assistance least five walkers, howev ing Bluebirds." A county and Walk for Warmth er, individuals can partic naturalist will explain the funds really help us pro ipate. Walkers are asked life history of bluebirds vide a valuable service," to raise a minimum of $15 and how to build hous said Louis Piszker, Wayne and the first 300 who raise es to attract them. Par Metro CEO. that amount will-receive a ticipants will also see the This is the second year' Walk for Warmth T-shirt. bluebird trail that is just the walk has been held at Walkers also will receive outside of Nankin Mills. Westland Shopping Cen bags filled with coupons The program is meant ter and the hope is to have from mall merchants. for adults only and costs attract at least 400 walk The individual who $4 per person for in-coun- ers and raise more than raises the most money • . ty residents: A limited $50,000 to provide utili exceeding $1,000 will win number of spots avail- : ty assistance to families the grand prize of a two- able. Participants must that don't qualify for help night stay at the Grand pre-register before the under other programs.- Traverse Resort and Spa event at Nankin Mills, That's the number of walk in Acme. 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, ers and money raised last "It's really a lot of fun. Westland. Cash, check, or year, allowing the agen- . Teams get pretty compet credit card accepted. Call cy to help more than 1,000 itive and it's all for a great (734) 261-1990 to register families. cause" said Piszker. Organizers are hoping to attract as many, participants as last year for the 2012 Walk for * by credit card. There also will be a Warmth at Westland Shopping Center Saturday. The Nankin Mills Inter Help needed silent auction, featuring an pretive Center is locat "The money raised will overnight stay at Boyne • Year-round help the mall, and, according to ble community residents. ed on Hines Drive just be unrestricted mon Highlands, free lift tiGkets People who don't want to Southward, the center has Included in its service east of Ann Arbor Trail ey that helps the agen for Crystal Mountain and walk also can make dona "been great to work with." area are Westland, Gar in Westland. Park cy help families that don't an autographed Detroit tions at the event or at "They've helped us den City, Canton Town ing is available off of . meet the guidelines of oth Red Wings Johan Franzen anytime during the year. advertise it and have ship, Plymouth, Plymouth Hines Drive, and can be . er programs," said Erin hockey puck. "We accept money for helped us partner with • Township, Redford, Livo ' reached even if the road Southward, communica Wayne County Execu- *T the Walk for Warmth year businesses they have a nia and Northwille. is closed at Ann Arbor tions manager for Wayne rive Robert Ficano and round," said Southward. • relationship with," she For more information on Trail. Metropolitan Communi Westland Mayor William "People can make dona said. ' j the Walk for Warmth, go For more information ty Action Agency. "We just Wild are serving as honor- tions in July, if they want. As the community action online to www.waynemet- about the program or received utility assistance . ary chairs for the event. The more money we raise, agency for the 42 commu ro.org or call (734) 246- any other Wayne Coun from our funders at the Ficano will be on hand for the more people we can nities in out-Wayne Coun 2280, ext. 123. ty Parks events, call (734) state'level. 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The owner Feb. 28, police respond arrived at the home, he reported a digital cam-" ed to an alarm call at a told police. The man indi era, a 42-inch plasma home in the 1900 block cated he had dropped out television, an Xbox 360 of South Venoy. The sus 'of ninth grade at Wayne with games and control- pects had fled eastbound Memorial High School. .lers and a fossil valued from the rear of the at $2,720 had been stolen. home and a police dog Larceny The owner initially also PHOTO BY BRAD NOYES was brought to attempt An employee at West- reported a semi-auto Garden City fireffghters douse flames the engulfed the engine compartment and a track."' gate Auto Parts, 156 S. matic handgun stolen but interior of 1994 Saturn. >' | The dog tracked • . 'Newburgh, told police later told police he had through a muddy field to Feb. 27 that someone had located the gun. the rear of a residence in stolen 200-300 used auto the 32000 block of Leela mobile rims from a box Break-in nau where a 17-year-old truck used for storage. An Inkster man told Fire damages GC man's car Westland man was locat The rims were valued police that he went to ed wearing wet and mud at $5,000. A large piece check on his mother's" The Garden City Fire extended into the inte is undetermined at this dy slacks. of the fencing that sur- • home in the 300 block of Department respond rior passenger com time. Detained by an offi rounds the property had Daniel Feb. 27 and found ed to a car fire about 1 I partment," said Garden The owner reported cer, the man admitted to been cut and removed. the door had been kicked p.m. Feb. 27 in the 33400 City Fire" Chief Cath his car had been run being one of the people in. The deadbolt and door block of Brown. erine Harman. "The ning fine, but he did responsible for break Break-in frame was damaged but. Upon arrival, they owner reported hav replace the ignition ing into the home. The On Feb. 26, a resident no access had apparently found a 1994 Saturn on' ing just returned from about three weeks ago. suspect told police he in the 300 block of Mari been made to the home. fire in the driveway. work and a neighbor There was no evidence kicked the home's door gold Circle told police He said the alarm sys "The fire fully alerted him his car was to indicate the fire was while his friend used a that he returned home to tem may have scared the involved the engine oh fire." anything but accidental, pry bar to open it. He find someone had kicked intruder away. compartment and The cause of the fire Harman said. said they were looking the door open. The door By LeAnne Rogers Resident finds van stolen from apartment lot GARDEN CITY The owner said that ster Road on Feb. 22. An er seems to bring more Central Feb. 21. that he left his front this was the second time employee reported that and more "friends" into The woman said that door unlocked. Stolen vehicle that the vehicle was sto someone used a brick the store, and one cus the Ford Taurus she was The owner of a 2001 len. The first time that to shatter a window on tomer was spotted try driving was registered Property damage Dodge Caravan told it was stolen was in Sep-. the main entry door. The ing to place expensive to her daughter. She.also A resident in the 3000 police Feb. 21 that some tember 2011. The vehi police found the brick ' frames into a case Feb. was arrested on a war block of Marquette body stole his vehi cle was. recovered in on the ground and are 22. rant in a surrounding reported at 10 a.m., Feb. cle overnight. It was the area of Krauter and investigating a video. community. 26 that she found two BB parked in the lot of an Merriman. Suspended holes in her picture win apartment located in the Theft license Home invasion dow. . 31000 block of Block. Attempted An employee report- s A resident in the 2000 She also found a BB The police found dam break-in ed the theft of frames The police arrest block of Gilman report- ' hole in her aluminum age where the vehicle and sunglasses recent ed a 40-year-old South- ed that someone stole his siding about a month . had been parked. The A burglar was unable ly from the SVS Vision field woman for driving flat screen TV with DVD ago. passenger door handle . to gain entry into a store store at 5908 Middlebelt. with a suspended license • player Feb. 26 while he was broken. located at 155 N. Ink He said that one custom in the area of Ford and was sleeping. 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In addi Canton's annual Home resident John Goci has resent the disenfran tion to the blood, sweat Improvement Expo will be announced his intention chised and working per and tears he has put into held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur to run forCongress in sons of Michigan," Goci the US 12 American Bar day, March 3, and 11 a.m. Michigan's 13th District. said. "Are we in better and Grill over the last to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4, A Wayne-Westland shape'now than before? 30 years, Goci said that at Canton's Summit on the Community Schools What has happened to he and his family have Park. board member, Goci said the American Dream? invested hundreds of Highlights will include he knows firsthand how The fact is that the famil thousands of dollars into free parking and refresh federal policies impact . iar faces in Michigan pol the venture. ments; live broadcasts communities. At a.time itics got us into our cur from Murray Gula, Host when some politicians rent financial, education Answered the call. of "Your Home with Mur ' say the federal bailout al, and political crisis and. In 1999, when war ray Gula" oh 1130 WDFN, of the automotive com simply cannot be trusted broke out in his native and Joe Gagnon, "The panies was the wrong to get us out of it." Kosovo, the U.S. Army The vice-president of the Wayne-Westland school board, Appliance Doctor" from move, Goci said he feels "I come from the peo was in need of Albanian- John Goci has joined a crowded field of candidates in the 1600 WAAM; how-to work it saved not only Gener ple and it is for the good speaking translators. 13th Congressional District, which includes the cities of shops on a variety topics al Motors, Chrysler and of the people, and not •, Goci said he answered Westland and Garden City. from landscaping to solar thousands of jobs, but special interest groups, the call, serving as a lin energy; a hands-on chil also entire communities. I will steadfastly fight," guistic specialist for the ital jukebox and an elec .cans, Goci has watched dren's' project center, live His restaurant, for one, he said. Commander of the U.S. tronic voting system. with dismay as partisan woodcarving demonstra depends upon the patron Like millions of oth military forces, Gen. Being a business owner politics have dominated tions; and multiple raffles age of local auto work er immigrants, Goci said John Craddock. Sen. Carl wasn't enough, however, Washington, D.C., creat throughout the weekend, ers, he said, adding most he came to these shores Levin (D-Michigan), who Goci said, as he wanted ing a never ending atmo including wood projects businesses in southeast in search of a better life. traveled to Kosovo dur to be more active in his sphere of gridlock. That made by Canton Construc Michigan are in the same At the age of 9, Goci and ing the war, honored community. is why he said he has tion along with the Mich boat. " his family left a moun Goci for his service in a decided to follow a life igan Regional Council of "My neighbors are tainous region of Koso speech, Local service long dream to run for Carpenters. struggling financially, vo, where poverty was In 2000, Goci. said his When a seat opened up Congress, which began The venue will include a and I am well aware that common and government entrepreneurial spirit on the Wayne-Westland when he took a seventh- welcome station featuring they and their kids are oppression, made life dif flared up again when he Schools Board of Educa grade class trip to Wash a free Expo Advertisement paying the severe price ficult, and staked their took his idea for a juke tion, he decided it was ington. Booklet. The booklet is of joblessness and finan fortunes on making it in ' box that featured music time for him to serve. • Goci is joining a crowd filled with vendor coupons, cial decline. I simply .America. videos and tried to make He said he felt his busi ed field of Democratic a map of the show, work cannot stand by andtol- The family moved to it a reality. He said he ness acumen could help contenders in the redis- ' shop schedules and several erate politics as usual," Westland, where Goci . remortgaged his home, the district, where his tricted 13th District. home improvement tips. Goci said. and his siblings enrolled borrowed money where four children attend No Republicans have To view a complete list in the public schools and he could and founded school. He was elect yet filed. Already in the of the vendors, obtain the Change needed - his family purchased a Digital Video Jukebox ed in 2009, and then re race are John Conyers, Expo layout, and download He vows to bring his restaurant in the city Network, Inc., later to elected a year later.. Goci Jr, currently represent the workshop schedule business and entrepre of Wayne. It was a fam become Barden Enter now serves as the board's ing Michigan's 14th Con visit www.canton-mi.org/ neurial skills, commit ily operation through tainment when he part vice president. gressional District; state homeexpaaspx. The Expo ment to public education, and through, Goci said, nered with the late busi As a public education Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- is free of charge and host and independent voice to adding he spent count nessman Don Barden. advocate, he said he feels Westland; attorney God ed by Canton's Build Washington, Goci said. less hours working there Goci served as president it is vitally important to frey Dillard; State Rep. ing and Inspection Ser He feels the residents of throughout his'teen of Barden Entertainment ensure equitable funding Shanelle Jackson, D- vices Division, the Cham Michigan need a change. years. until 2008. *for all public schools. 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Virginia Beach, Va., with ed the 19th anniversary • Chris Bar, 38, is now a ' their seven children - of their enlistment and Chief Warrant Officer ' Amber, 18, Alexander,' 17, active duty service in the and Assistant Officer in Autumn, 15, Alannah, 13, U.S. Navy. Charge of the Center for Abrianna, 11, Abigail, 10,- The brothers - West- Information Dominance- and Aurora, 7. land John Glenn High Learning Site Norfolk. The men still have fam School graduates, Chris, He and his wife Michelle ily in the area. Their the class of 1991 and have three children - Ash mother Leigh Adams and Craig, the class of 1992 - ley, Meghan and Natalie. her husband Gil live in both began serving in the They live in Chesapeake, Westland. Their father Navy on Feb. 16,1993/ Va. • Terrance Bar resides A Senior Chief Pet- . ELINT Program Man in Redford. Craig Bar's ty Officer, Craig Bar, 37, ager with the U.S. Fleet in-laws, Bill and Emi chose that day to have Cyber Command/U.S. ly Gnacke, also live in . his brother re-enlist for 10th Fleet, Craig Bar Westland. U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Chris Bar (left) handled the re-enlistment ceremony for his CITY OF GARDEN CITY brother Senior Chief Petty Officer Craig Bar. The Westland natives and John Glenn gradu BOARD OF REVIEW DATES ates, who joined the Navy the same day, recently celebrated 19 years of active service. A &Mf ftw NCI* H«Mt NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO all property owners of the City of Garden City that the Board of Review will meet in session on the following date and time to examine the assessment roll for the current year: Tuesday March 6,2012 9:00 a.m. The Board of Review will meet in session on the following days and times to hear appeals on the assessment roll: NOTE: Meetings located in THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM with late night appointments on Tuesday & Wednesday Monday March 12,2012 9:00am -5:00pm Tuesday March 13,2012 1:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday - March 14,2012 1:00pm- 9:00pm Thursday March 15,2012 9:00am-5:00pm Friday March 16,2012 9:00am -5:00pm APPEALS BY APPOINTMENT or WRITE-IN. Write-ins must be received by Monday, March 12,2012. Tentative ratios for the 2012 tax year are: CLASS PRELIMINARY PROJECTED • ASSESSMENT EQUALIZATION U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Chris Bar (left) administers the oath to his brother, Senior RATIO FACTOR Chief Petty Officer Craig Bar. Commercial 52.97% 0.9439 Industrial 53.31% 0.9379 Residential 58.64% 0.8527 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 CITY OF WESTLAND Taxes are paid on TAXABLE VALUE, which is the lesser of the calculated Assessed and Capped value, unless there "is a property transfer. The capped value is based on the CPI • ORDINANCE NO. 29-W-26-20 (Consumer Price Index), which is 2.7% for 2012. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46, SECTIONS 46-1(48), 46-l(49)c, and The 2012 Assessment Roll will be open for inspection March 7,2012 and March 8, 2012 in 46-l(49)d OF THE WESTLAND CITY CODE TO AMEND THE RATES FOR the assessment office from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p. m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL CHARGES . ALLYSONBETTIS THE CITY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: TEASURER-CLERK Publish: February 26, March 1, and 4,2012 Section 1. That paragraph (a) of the portion of Section 46-1(48) of the Westland City- OEO87S8OM_ax0.6 Code entitled "Water consumption charges (Section 102-91)" shall be amended to provide asfollows: :. -.,. . .,.._...•.,....; .I;J_,. ., . < v---~- .ivivy ,;i a. Water consumption charges (Section 102-91) •.>'"" "(1) Per 1,000 gallons per quarter or any fraction thereof $3.64° "(2) Effective with the first billing on or after March 1, 2012, a bi-monthly fee of $24.50 will be charged to every water and/or sewer account th'at receives water .and/or sewer service from the City of Westland. This fee will be used to offset the fixed "cost that the City of Detroit and Wayne County charges the City of Westland." Section 2. That paragraph (c) of the portion of Section 46-l(49)c of the Westland City Code entitled "Sewage disposal rates (Section 102-124)" shall be amended to provide as follows: , 2. Industrial waste control charge (Section 102-124(b)): Meter Size Monthly (inches) Charge 578 8.24 .-3/4 • 12.37 1 . 20.61 11/2 45.34 . 2 ' 65.94. ' 3 . 119.52 4 164.85 6 247.28 . 8 • 382.57' . ' - f . 10 . 535.37 12 . 611.89 16 .- 917.39 * ' '18 11,070.19 24 1,375.80 30 1,528.61 36 • 1,681.42 • 48 1,834.22 . Section 3. That paragraph (d) of the portion of Section 46-l(49)d of the .Westland City Code entitled "Minimum sewage disposal bills per quarter (Section 102-125)1 shall be amended to "Minimum sewage disposal bills bimonthly (Section 102-125)! and provide as follows: d. Minimum sewage disposal bills per billing period (section 102-125): 1. Metered premises: Actual consumption multiplied by $4.83 per 1,000 (no minimum) 2. Residential premises with no available water mains, bimonthly $50.00 3. Residential premises not connected to available water mains, bimonthly $55.00 Do you know 4. Commercial premises with no available water mains, per unit bimonthly -. $50.00 5. Commercial premises not connected to available water mains, what sparks Sam? per unit bimonthly $55.00 Section 4. That all other provisions of Chapter 46 of the Westland City Code, except as amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect. ' (We do.) Section 5., Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. With our audience expertise and Call Observer & Eccentric Section 6. Repeal. 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ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 21, 2012 EFFECTIVE: MARCH 1,2012 Publish: March 1,2012 OEOB7JS: MMMMfM)MMM| online at hometownlife.com LOGAlfNEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2012 (WGc) A7 Service planned for union activist, celebrated waitress Pearl Asher A memorial service will ress was so highly be held Saturday, March regarded that on Sept. 3, at fhe First Unit- ' 12,1980, the Detroit ed Methodist Church in Free Press's Anonymous •Ann Arbor for long-time Gourmet wrote, "Two Westland resident Pearl encounters at the Hill Eldora Asher. side are not to be missed. An "uncompromising One is the dessert tray. union activist," devot The other is Pearl. No ed mother, doting grand restaurant serving staff mother and celebrated. should be without its own r waitress, Mrs. Asher died Pearl- genial, attentive, in her sleep on Feb. 21. patient, accommodat She was 84. ing. When she served our Mrs. Asher lived at the table, Pearl embodied the Holiday Park Townhouse reason the Hillside draws , Cooperative in Westland, such a great and regular. following a career which crowd. She - and it - are began in union activism warm and friendly and : that landed her in jail unpresumptuous." briefly in 1951 for her Mrs! Asher her illustri i involvement in a work ous restaurant career at place strike.. the Senate Coney Island "She was a 30-year Pearl Asher was on the picket lines of Richard's Drive-In in on Plymouth Road in Westland resident who 1951 when she met her first husband George. Livonia, serving a packed finished her career run counter of customers ning the counter at the year-old sister Connie. . gang wrote, "Knowing with the same warmth Senate Coney Island on Her involvement with that you are the kind of and efficiency she had Plymouth Road," said her her younger sister was so person who would rath shown her entire career. son Richard Asher. "Mom great that many observ er die on your feet than After her waitress days hasn't worked at the Sen ers who didn't know Mrs. live on your knees, I don't were over, Mrs. Ash ate for 10 years, yet peo- ' Asher thought she actu think there is anything Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson was one er's growing brood of pie still remember her." ally was Connies mother, I can say to add to your of the celebrities Pearl Asher served many times when she nine grandchildren gave It was during the labor according to her son. marvelous spirit, inspir worked at Carl's Chop House. her the opportunity to strike that She met her^-^ She married Craig Lew ing courage and honor become an integral part future husband George is in 1946. The couple lat able instincts." lence which saw the in 1975. He died in 1-976. of their lives, serving as Asher. She went on to er divorced, leaving her According to her fami whole complement of the and Mrs. Asher "swore both granny and nanny to ' become a celebrated to raise their son Patrick ly, Mrs. Asher's relation Shaeffer Police Station off men forever, a prom many of them. waitress at many high- who was born in 1947. ship with George began converge on the scene ise she kept until the She loved all children end Detroit area restau In the early 1950s, she only after she pretend and the romance-damp day she passed into eter deeply and dearly until rants, ultimately being worked at Richard's ed to need a ride home at ening atmosphere of the nal life, even though she the day she passed away, ' lauded by local media for Drive-In, the site of the the end of a long day of Wayne County Jail." had many suitors along often reaching out to any her abilities. . Teamsters strike which picketing and ultimately, Mr. Asher's death in the way," said her son. A youngster who came her Although she worked landed her and future she was the one who pro 1963 due to complica year later, she changed way for a wave, hug or many split shifts over the husband and highly suc posed marriage to him. tions from hemophilia her name back tp Pearl smile, her family said. years to support her chil cessful union negotia Their wedding in 1953 resulted in Mrs. Asher Asher.' v The memorial service dren after the untime tor George in jail for con was widely covered on having to raise four chil will be held at 11 a.m. at ly deaths of her late hus tempt of court. Accord the pages of nearly every dren, ages 4,6,7 and 15, Renowned waitress' the First United Method bands, George Ash ing to a 1951 Detroit Free AFL labor newspaper in alone. On Feb. 1,2012, • Mrs. Asher became a ist Church, 120 S. State er and Lewis Craig, she Press article/Mrs. Ash the country as well as the University of Detroit- renowned waitress at a St., Ann Arbor. also made time to be both er wept openly when her many metropolitan daily Mercy announced that number of Detroit area Mrs. Asher is survived mother and father to her sentence was pronounced newspapers. a new law clinic, open restaurants, including by daughter Annamar- five children and became after being found guilty According to a front ing in December, would Gagans, Thunderbird ' ie, sons Roy, Richard and an integral part of her of failing to testify com page article in the trade be named after Mr. Ash Inn, Hillside Inn in Plym Wesley, grandchildren nine grandchildren's pletely at the court hear publication, Michigan er who was just months . outh and Carl's Chop Patrick, Rory, Stephen, lives. ings. A photo of Patrick Hotel, Bar, Restaurant shy of obtaining his law House. She served thou Alison, Katie, Robert, Born March 21,1^27, looking up at his mother Review, degree there. However, sands over the years, Rachel, Ryan and Mat Mrs. Asher left school prior to sentencing was •• "Meeting on the picket Mrs. Asher did not hear including a number of thew, brother Bill and. before graduating in included in the coverage. line of strike-bound Rich- the news because of her local Detroit celebrities, sisters Liz, Dorothy and order to help her parents ard|s Drive-In, the cou worsening condition, her such as former Detroit Connie. support a family of sev 'Marvelous spirit' ple managed to keep a family said. Red Wings Sid Abel, She is preceded in en children. By the age In a personal letter to - romance going in spite Mrs. Asher married newsman Bill Bonds and death by husbands of '16, she had become Mrs. Asher during the of the juvenile antics of Craig Lewis for a second . 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By Sue Mason Observer Staff Writer Denise Schimskey isn't Among members of the Garden City High School staff giving away too many appearing in the show are Lawne Hillert (from left) Gail secrets about this year's Basalla and Robert Fulton. < spring musical. Howev er, she promises that if. things will fly by the which include three eve you like the 1939 movie house, Schimskey said. ning performances and version of The Wizard of "The amount of the two matinees. Oz, you're sure to enjoy support from the staff "Last year we did more the Garden City High here at the high school of an adult musical, this School production later has been overwhelm year we wanted to do this month. Dorothy, played by Madison Cabanaw, meets herToTo, played by Jixxter Brown. ing," she said. "They're something for the whole "We're doing it as close excited about the play, family, something for to the movies as we can," they ask-about it every • the whole community," said Schimskey who day," she said. "This is she said. is directing the show. a big community pro Ticket sales help "When Dorothy's in Kan duction. I hope the com finance the show. Last sas, everything, includ munity comes out and year's sales provided the ing the costuming, will shows their support for $6,000 to pay for the fly be in black and white. the arts." ing company. The Wizard When she gets to Munch- As for the house falling ofOz will be presented kinland, everything will on a witch or the melt at 7 p.m. Thursday-Sat be very colorful." ing witch... "I can't give urday, March 22-24, and Schimsky admits that away all of the secrets," 2 p.m. Saturday and Sun the musical, which will said Schimskey. day, March 24-25, and a be presented March 22- "It takes 10 weeks first is their availabili 23 in O'Leary Auditori to do a musical," said ty online. Tickets, priced um, is very ambitious Schimskey who holds at $12 for adults and $10 for high school thespi- rehearsals for more than for students and senior ans^She felt the same three hours a day Mon- citizens, are available at waj£ about the stag-. • day through Friday. www.gradecityschools. ing of Beauty and the "We're in good shape, com. They're also on Bedst two years ago. but the next four weeks sale at the O'Leary box But everything is all will "be crazy. Everyone office 2:45-5 p.m. Mon about ambitious when has to come together for day, Wednesday and Fri the thing they hear most this." v- ., day. .., ..., r ,,;.,„. • from people is that they "It's going to be very "We're expecting a "can't believe it's a high stressful for the kids. sellout... we're hoping school show." The cast includes Andrew Barikmo (from left) as the Lion, Jordan Thrun as the Scarecrow, They have the Michigan for a sellout," Schims The magic of Oz will Madison Cabanaw as Dorothy, Jacob Verville-Callahan as the Tin Man, Kathryn Linzmaier Merit Exam next week, key said. "These kids are be created with the help as Glinda and Samantha Stark the Witch. the week after is finals really awesome. Every of seven professional and the week after that. one of them looks for backdrops rented from stage in her sphere. And beginning next week six er Steven Olsen. is qpening week and the ward to rehearsals. They Tobin Lake Studios. A there will be a real live high school staff mem Teachers Danielle start of the new trimes keep their school work flying company out of Toto, played by Jixxter bers will be joining the Mitoraj and Chad Davis ter," she said. up, they know their lines Chicago will help with Brown. . group. The production are the artistic design Schimskey decided to and they know what to the aerial action. Yes, The cast includes 40 also has a crew of 36 stu ers and are doing all the do Oz "because so many • do." there will be flying mon 'students who have been dents and a 12-member artwork and projection people love it." She's also keys - two - and Glin- rehearsing since the pit orchestra under the • of the Great Oz and the looking to fill the audito smason9hometownlife.com da will glide onto the first of the year, and direction of music teach tornado scene in which rium for the five shows (313) 222-6751 GARDEN CLIPPINGS Relay fundraisers xoff to a healthy'start. it's a night of fun enter fair is free and seniors el and a bottle of drink com, Debi Cassidy Haller Spring is a great time tainment. could win a trip at the ing water. A donation will at debi.haller@gmail. • The third annu to improve your overall show. be taken at the door for com, Doris Fugaban Wil al Relay for Life dinner . health and has been the Ready to Relay every class to cover the liams at dorisl226@wow- dance will be held 5 p.m. favored season for fasts, It's time to fight back Community Chat cost of the certified Zum way.com, Lee A. Gilligan to midnight Saturday, cleanses and tonics. against cancer. Join your host Ker ba instructor. at [email protected], March 24, at Joy Manor, Among the featured The sixth annual Amer ry Partin along with Kel Enter the building Sue Cook at stasselmy- 28999 Joy Road, east of guests will be chiro ican Cancer Society ly and her real estate tips through the gym doors' • [email protected], Suzie Middlebelt, Westland. practic care from Can Relay for Life of Gar and tricks, Doppler Tom's on the north side of the Wright Rogiero at suz- The cost is $15 per per* ton Center Chiroprac den City has set the 2012 weather, Derek with facility. Arrive at 7:30 [email protected], son and includes din tic, healers representing event date,from 10 a.m. sports and much more p.m: the first night of • Jackie Kalifut at jackie- ner, dancing and select Reikki, Massage, supple Saturday, June 2, to 10 every Thursday night at class to get registered. [email protected] and beverages. There will ments and energy drinks a.m. Sunday, June 3, at . 9 p.m. This is an inter For more information, Jeff Fordell at jeffrey- be entertainment, a DJ, including Protandim, the Garden City Middle net talk show recorded visit www.MRBC.us and [email protected]. prize drawings and more. Visalus and X-S, healthy School track on Radcliff live where the residents . click on Women's Min Doors open at 5 p.m. Din home products from south of Ford Road. and surrounding com istries, Girlfriends of District hours ner will be served at 6:30 Melaleuca. There will A kickof f celebration • munities are welcome to Grace and Zumba Fitness Wayne County Com p.m. even be healthy food for will be held Thursday, participate. Share your for Women or send an e- missioner Diane Webb, • Tiger Fans for a Cure your pets from Morgan's March 8, in the gymna events, promotions or mail to [email protected]. Or D-District 9, is holding "will be hosting a Zum- Healthy Choice! sium of Farmington Ele comments with your fel call (734) 421-0472 office hours, beginning bathon 1-4 p.m. Sunday, The Spring Wellness mentary 5-6 Campus, low residents and the' Each attendee will be February, in Garden City, March 18, at the Garden Expo is free of charge. 33411 Marquette. Regis communities. required to sign a lia Dearborn Heights and City High School gym, For more information, tration and refreshments Listeners can call in bility waiver releasing Redford Township. 6500 Middlebelt Road. call, (734) 266-0565 or go will be at 6:30 p.m., with live at (724)444-7444 and the church and the class Webb's office hours There will be three 45- to www.guardianmartial- the program at 7 p.m. enter the call ID 82757, instructor from any and will be: minute sessions, come arts.com. So far, 16 teams and 84. or go to the chat-room all liabilities related to • At 10 a.m. the second for one or stay for all participants have regis at http://talkshoe.com/ the attendee's participa Monday of each month three Tickets are $10 Charity bowl tered for the Garden City tc/82757. tion in the exercise class. ' at the Maplewood Cen in advance or $15 at the The Garden city lions Relay for Life. Partici-' East reunion ter, 31735 Maplewood, in door. You can buy tick club is holding a bowl pants can start a team by Zumba Fitness The Garden City East ' Garden City. ets online at www.gcre- ing benefit 6-11 p.m. Sat visiting relayforlife.org Try calorie-burning fit High School Classes of • At 10 a.m. the third layzumbathon.webs.com urday May 19, at Town or calling (800) 227-2345. ness workout with Zum 1968,1669,1970,1971, Monday of each month or contact John Flem & Country Lanes, 1100 S. ba Fitness classes at 1972 and 1973 are hold at the Berwyn Senior • ing at (734) 604-0227 or Wayne Road, Westland. Travel show Merriman Road Baptist ing a combined reunion Center, 26155 Richard john@flemingfinancials- The cost is $15 per per Party Animal Trav Church, 2055 Merriman,1 Saturday, Sept. 22, and son Road, in Dearborn vcs.com. son and includes three el is having a Senior Garden City. organizers are looking Heights.. games of 9 pin no'tap, Free Travel Fair 5-7 p.m. . The class features fea- for former classmates. • At 10 a.m. the fourth Wellness Expo pizza, pop, raffles and Wednesday, March 14, •ture rhythms set to high- That's the easiest part. Monday of each month at • Guardian Martial Arts shoe rental. at Joy Manor, 8999 Joy energy Latin, internation The hardest part is find the Redford Communi • and Fitness will host a For more informa-. Road, Westland. al, and Christian music. ing those old classmates. ty Center, 12121 Heming Spring Wellness Expo 6-8 tion please contact Cin There will be a meet- The. classes are on Thurs Information can be way, in Redford Town p.m. Thursday, March 8, dy at (313) 407-0239, Lar and-greet for seniors who days through May. Reg found or posted on the ship. at the studio, 30942 Ford ry at (734) 660-0920, Ter- may want to travel, but istration is at 7:30 p.m., Facebook reunion page, These hours are sched- Road, Garden City. ry at (734) 686-8786 or need a travel buddy. Par and the class begins at 8' Garden City High School , uled to permit constitu The Wellness Expos Vicky at (734) 502-7951. ty Animal has museum, p.m. (East) Reunion 2012. It ents the opportunity to will help renew fitness Call now to reserve your casinos, restaurants and Attendees must be 18 also can be e-mailed to discuss important issues goals begun at the first team'of four or come by summer tours set up for years or older. Wear com the Reunion Commit and express concerns of the year and get the yourself and they will the older and still active fortable workout wear tee - Cindy Eads Frens in a comfortable setting warm weather season team you up. Either way crowd. The cost of the and bring a sweat tow at irish4200@hotmail. with Webb. I A9.(WGc) SUE MASON, EDITOR THURSDAY, MARCH 1,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6751 • HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: HQMET0WNLIFE.COM Time for digital spring cleaning By Jon Gunnells When cleaning handheld lens-cleaning products for Guest Columnist. devices like smartphones, CD players, DVD players, a damp, soft cloth is all Blue Ray players and the . on't let the snow you need. Alcohol or other discs themselves. Ion the ground fool cleaning products" could you — spring is damage the touch screen Cleaning tips almost here. And what ontheiPhone.. Nearly any electronic better time to take care of device in your home, from some much needed digital Air cleaner video game units to speak spring cleaning. If you are looking to ers, can be cleaned with Many of clean computer towers, dusters or whisks. Dirt the items keyboards or other small ier items can be wiped you need delicate places, try pur down with a damp cloth to prop chasing compressed air but, again, avoid getting erly clean (sometimes called canned moisture inside a speaker ' your elec duster). A 10-ounce bot- ' grille or video game con Matt Bobby, a Westland police officer and co-founder of Boys in Blue Protection Educa tron tie can be purchased from sole. tion, speaks to students. ics are ABC Warehouse for $6.99 If your main goal is to already and will come with an disinfect your tech toys, in your Tech Savvy extension tube to help you you can always clean home, clean crevices like the them with antibacteri ones all over your key Boys in Blue business but that Jon Gunnells al wipesj or cotton swabs doesn't board.' with rubbing alcohol. Cot- • mean you Canned air is odorless ton will clean and dis should simply grab a bot and can be moisture-less infect surfaces without focuses on personal safety tle of Windex and start in some circumstances. leaving lint behind. wiping down everything When used for long peri Of course, the dirtiest you own. Follow these - ods of times, however, the electronics you own are There is a simple rea i helpful tips when it comes can and the compressed almost assuredly your son almost every police ' "..J. to cleaning and maintain air may become cold and cell phone and your tab officer working the • ing your electronic devic make devices appear let. Those filthy items that streets carries pepper es. frosty for a few moments. you touch with your dirty ' • ' - • €^1 • spray. #4¾¾^ -J f ^3 Never clean screens, , The cold air won't dam hands hundreds of times J age your keyboard or "Because it works," i r \ hjy monitors or other delicate a day might be damaged T most household products. said Matthew Bobby, a IK^'JmB • *'-m w^^™ devices with a multi-pur with rubbing alcohol. Westland police officer . pose cleaner or potential Just be sure that you don't A solution: Wipe the and co-founder of Boys ^ - ly damaging cloths. Take get any frost or moisture screen down more often in Blue Protection Edu m_ the same care with your on circuits like the cir with water, and wash your A cuits found in your DVR, cation, a Westland-based ..- computer monitors and hands with soap and water business geared toward m EJ^" television screens that or your computer mother even more. personal safety. fej^¾ you would with the clear board, Pepper spray is carried coat paint on a fancy car. Digital cameras are Jon Gunnells, a Northville by everyone from police 4 -.--—— Use microfiber, fleece or. another household item Township resident, is a social officers to grandmas. .0 other soft cloths to dust that can be cleaned with media planner at a Detroit- Bobby, a Westland offi and use a combination canned air, but more based advertising agency. A cer for nearly 19 years, ) of water and alcohol to expensive devices and 2007 graduate of Michigan said most people don't 1 remove marks and stains lenses require more State University, he holds a know how to use it prop * 1 » from screens. sophisticated equipment. B.A. in journalism. When he's erly. ' Be sure to remove all You can purchase digi not working, Gunnells enjoys Bobby said many peo *••• excess water on screens, tal camera, video camera college sports, social media ple buy pepper spray Matt Bobby shows a student how to properly shoot a especially around edges and lens cleaning equip and playing basketball. He over-the-counter not shotgun. so moisture doesn't reach ment at ABC or specialty can be reached at Jonathan. knowing that the partic behind the viewing sur camera stores. Many elec [email protected]. Follow ular formula may be ille raise their odds to sur , tect yourself and family face and near speakers. tronics stores also carry him on Twitter ©GunnShOw. gal to possess in Michi vive a potentially lethal • against both." gan, one of a few states • encounter with the crim The CSAP class is that does not have regu inals who are out to hurt geared toward females lations on pepper spray them." and males, Bobby said. possession, Bobby said, Bobby's company, Boys The cost is $65 which Make a good garage sale GREAT so for this reason it is • in Blue Protection Edu includes books, prac important to take a class cation, offers a Civilian tice canisters of pep ONLINE MAPPING — CALL 1-800-579-7355 on legal issues pertain Safety Awareness Pro per spray, a certificate ing to pepper spray. gram, a class designed of completion and a can "In an assault or rob to give students tools to of Michigan legal pepper bery, there is going to be' defend themselves in a spray. a critical window where" violent encounter. ' In the class, the student a person is going to be The three-hour class will fire inert canisters expected to defend them also covers how to of pepper spray at tar selves," Bobby said. become less of a target gets so they can see first "Your police officers are for criminals. hand how to make an going to try to get to you "We can come to your effective shot. The class as fast as possible, how place to teach a class or can be taken by persons ever, that may take sev we can arrange a place under the age of 18, how eral critical minutes. If for you to come take the ever, the can of Michigan your closest available class," Bobby said. "The legal pepper spray will police officer is ten miles great thing is our class be given to the parent as ardenviews away, what are you going can be taught just about it is illegal for a person to do when faced with an anyplace." to sell pepper spray to a attack?" Everyone should be person under 18. Personal defense is armed with some type If you would like to something most people of personal defense tool/ take your personal don't think about enough, Bobby said. defense a step further, Bobby said. A person "We wear our seat belts Boys in Blue Protection properly trained to use and have smoke alarms Education offers CCW/ pepper spray can make a in our homes, so take CPL classes and fire 120-pound housewife, 90- your safety a step fur arms training. Bobby year old grandmother or ther and have some adds that all Boys in Blue 18-year old college stu- . thing to even your odds instructors are police dent a force to be reck against an attacker," he officers at the local and oned with, Bobby said. said. "You are more like federal level. 0: ly to be faced with a sit P "A good burst of pep For more information per spray to the eyes is uation where you may about personal defense going to be more effec have to defend yourself classes, CPL/CCW and Saturday, Mareli 3rd tive than a punch Qr or another than being "firearms training, call a kick," Bobby said. involved in a house fire. (734) 323-4038 or visit "It is time our citizens Still, it is wise to pro- www.boysinblueinc.com. l©s©© a.m. - 5s00 p.m. BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS ENTIRE STORE 15% OFF Wellness Expo even be healthy food for items, cleaning supplies, Guardian Martial Arts your pets from Morgan's basic apparel and health much published work and Fitness will host a Healthy Choice! and beauty care products. Spring Wellness Expo 6-8 The Spring Wellness The store employs p.m; Thursday, March 8, Expo is free of charge. approximately 6-10 peo JtSHElSElB DENISE in Garden City. Guardian Martial Arts is ple. 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For more informa ments and energy drinks to customers by provid-. tion about the Dollar Gen including Protandim, Vis- ing a focused selection eral Literacy Foundation alusand X-S and healthy of national brands and and its grant programs, ^248 home products from private brands of food, visit www.dollargener- BESS «•*• %&& Melaleuca. There will housewares, seasonal al.com. 117 E. Main St., Downtown Northville Open 7 days a week «ra«M3 V PAGEA10.(W) Our fundamental purposes are to enhance THURSDAY, MARCH 1,2012 the lives of our readers, nurture the OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC hometowns we serve and contribute to HOMETOWNLIFE.COM OPINION the business success of our customers. COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEWS The first day of spring is March 20. Do you think we'l have a major snowstorm before then? Right sizing We asked this question at Westland Shopping Center in Westland. Faith carries one despite church closings Right sizing is a phrase that has been used by school districts and manufac turers to talk about the layoffs of thou sands of workers and the closing of schools, plants and businesses. It's not a word you would expect to "I hope not, I surely "Maybe, it could hap- ' "No, there isn't going "I don't think so." associate with religion, but last week hope not." ' pen." to be any snow in the - Moe Kaawar the* Archdiocese of Detroit did just that Lucille Capraro Savannah Miles spring." Dearborn Heights in announcing what will happen dur Livonia West Bloomfield ' Keannen O'Neil ing the second phase of its Forward in West Bloomfield Faith plan. Its footprint - the number of churches it has in the metro Detroit area - will shrink as it right sizes to accommodate the problem of too many churches and too few priests. LETTERS The decisions are painful for the churches involved like tho.se in Numbers deceiving impaired. Westland. St. Richard, will eventu WHAT DO YOU THINK? I am very appalled by the deceiv I implore you to think of differ ally merge with St. Mary of Wayne. St. We welcome your Letter to Damian and St. Theodore have to develop ing numbers that the Westland ent and safer options for your the Editor. Please include kids to enjoy Spring Break. There a plan to merge and submit it to the arch City Council used in their so called your name, address and diocese by no later than June 30. And 12.-1 percent water rate increase. are many fun and safe ideas right phone number for verifica here close to home. Consider ac a new parish will need to partner with Sure the water and sewer rate tion. We may edit for clarity, companying them, if you choose Divine Savior and develop a cluster plan is a combined 5.7 precent rate space and content. Submit to be implemented when a current pastor increase, but when the bi-monthly letters by the following for to let them go out of the country is no longer available, if a replacement current fixed rate charges increase mats: orstate. Make it a family week is not available to be assigned, or when from $14.45 to $24.50 that is a Web: www.hometownlife.com vacation, rf you can. Spend some either parish begins to experience a defi 58 percent increase. If my heat Mail: Letters to the Editor, quality time with them here, if you cit. • . ing costs rose 58 percent, I would Observer Newspapers, 615 W. can or take a few days to see and The losses of the churches will be pro get a different carrier. If my phone Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, do things here in Michigan. Ml 48226 foundly felt by those who have consid company raised my rates 58 per-. We have many water parks ered them the rock of their faith and Fax:(313)223-3318 close by, such as Avalanche Bay, cent, I would find a new company. E-mail: smason@hometownlife. an important part of their social and A government monopoly is the Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio, visit. cultural life. com. Frankenmuth, or maybe rent a cot- only entity that can get away with Blog: You may also let your We are not surprised at the scope of '. tage here in Michigan. The Double a rate increase like this. Citizens of opinions be heard with your own the plan, after witnessing the cataclys JJ Ranch located in Rothbury, mic changes following the economic Westland you have been deceived blog at hometownlife.com. by the city council and should Deadline: Letters must be Michigan, has an indoor water collapse in 2008. Auto companies shed received by 9 a.m. Monday to be . park along with horseback riding hundreds of thousands of jobs and shut remember who voted for this rate increase come next election. published in the Thursday edi and other options for things to do ' tered one plant after another and cit tion. Billy Brooks that are right here close to home. ies. Families fled the state in search of We as parents need to think out work, forcing school districts to close . Westland of the box and go the extra mile to schools and lay off employees to stay When we let them go off to fiscally viable. Safe spring break keep our kids safe and offer them Mexico, Florida, etc., and join in As we approach spring break , alternative ideas' to the tradi For the archdiocese, the mission of with other students who are under season, take a minute as a par tional Spring break vacation. We the church is harder to accomplish with age, drinking, possibly doing drugs ent to talk with your child and are their role models and, if you fewer and fewer priests. The statistics and staying out all night, we are speak to the problem. Across the arch consider safer options for them. work with your teen to come up setting'them up for many possible diocese, the average priest-to-people ratio / Many parents think it is a right of with safer ideas on how they can is 1 per 2,839 parishioners, compared with passage for our kids to take spring poor outcomes. Some may get celebrate this time safely, you will 1 per 2,135 10 years ago. ' break vacations with no adult arrested, suffer car accidents and .. thank yourself in the end. • The archdiocese is projecting a loss supervision. . sustain injuries, or possibly suffer As a parent you always need to of nearly one-third of 290 priests who "Let kids be kids" we say before from alcohol poisoning or drug •"Be Aware and 5how You Care." .- now run parishes in Wayne, Oakland, they enter the real world. I urge overdoses and may possibly die as ' Sharlene Frizzell Macomb, Monroe, Lapeer and St. Clair you to think again. a result. Fights and sexual assaults Garden City counties. By 2021, it's looking at having are also common when kids are 192 priests to serve the faithful. And with the average age of priests serving in parishes about 57, the archdiocese GUEST COLUMN could lose almost half to retirement and death in.the next 10 years. It's a loss that's hard to cover when an average of only four priests are ordained each year Cut tax loopholes to reduce the deficit in the archdiocese.' By Sen. Carl Levin the carried interest loophole. We single year. The loss of these churches to the local Guest Columnist • need to make those changes. But The CUT Loopholes Act would communities cannot be overlooked. A so far, they have run into an ideo prevent corporate income tax closed church is another, vacant build ecently, I introduced the logical brick wall, as too many in deductions for stock options that ing on a landscape filled with vacant Cut Unjustified lax Loop Congress refuse to. consider rea exceed the expense shown on homes and businesses. Finding someone Rholes Act, or CUT Loop sonable revenue measures. But company books. It would preserve to. buy them will be a challenge at best. holes Act. Sen. Kent Conrad of even that rigid ideological stance current tax treatment for indi until the economy turns around. North Dakota, the chairman of should allow for ending the kinds viduals receiving options and for the Senate Budget Committee, . of egregious loopholes our bill incentive stock options used by We understand the need for these joined me in pro would combat. changes. We understand that it will be start-up companies. posing this legis First is of fshor e tax haven According to Joint Commit painful for parishioners. And we also lation to help us abuse. The Permanent Subcom tee on Taxation; these measures understand that there needs to be more , -uj meet three impor- mittee on Investigations, which would reduce the deficit by $25 to the second phase of Forward in Faith. £^¾¾¾ tant goals: Reduc- I chair, has spent years shedding billion over 10 years: Archbishop Allen Vigneron has said :TX 7 mg tftg budget light on how these abuses aid the The time for these measures is that the mission of the church is evan deficit, protecting wealthy and corporations. now. Here's why. gelism, but that "you can't do your mis important priori The bill would give the Trea First,-the math is inescapable. sion, if you can't pay your bills." ties, and restoring sury Department authority to We can't reduce the deficit and do This is not an attempt to weigh in on ' Carl Levin some of the fair combat tax haven banks and other important things - protect the decisions made by the church hier ness to our tax jurisdictions that help U.S. cli . our country, care for our seniors, system. ents hide assets and dodge U.S. educate our young - if tax reve archy, which has spent much time study taxes; crack down on offshore ing the issues. Our legislation would reduce nue remains at its lowest level in the deficit by $155 billion by corporations that are managed decades, and if the effective cor Instead, we want to offer encour closing tax loopholes that favor from the United States from porate tax rate is at historic lows, agement to those who will be making wealthy individuals and corpo claiming foreign status to dodge thanks in part to these and other adjustments. After all, what is a church? rations, loopholes that raise the taxes; eliminate tax incentives tax loopholes. Does brick and mortar cement one's tax burden that American f ami-" • for moving U.S. jobs overseas Second, there is a growing rec faith? lies must carry. It would provide or for transferring intellectu ognition among Americans that No, the body of a church lies with its more than enough revenue to pay al property offshore; and estab loopholes like these and many oth for a full-year extension of the lish the presumption that, unless ers leave the deck stacked against people who gather together for every a taxpayer proves otherwise, a . thing from Sunday worship services payroll tax cut now in-place, or them and their families. Over put a significant dent in the def corporation formed by, receiving whelmingly, Americans tell us: to St. Richard, Divine Savior and St! icit reduction we need to avoid assets from or benefitting a U.S. Damian. Close those loopholes down. Pub- . draconian automatic cuts that taxpayer is considered under lie opinion polls show strong sup With determination, nothing will could take effect next year. that taxpayer's control for tax port for closing tax loopholes, sup change that faith in God and in each It is clear to almost everyone purposes. port that crosses partisan and ide other. . that revenue must be a part of These provisions and others ological lines. our deficit reduction strategy. would reduce deficit by at least Reducing the deficit and pro Presidents from Reagan to the $130 billion over 10 years. tecting important programs is elder President Bush to Clinton The bill's second focus is on a hard. We face many tough deci have used balanced strategies tax loophole that subsidizes cor sions and difficult fights in the that included revenue as well as . porations giving stock options months ahead. ^WESTLAND spending cuts to reduce deficits. to corporate executives. Today, But this decision should be easy. I will continue to fight for a corporations can take massive We should close these loopholes number of other revenue mea tax deductions for stock options, and make a strong statement that OBSERVER sures, such as a surtax on mil but usually show a much lower we can reduce the deficit, serve A GANNETT COMPANY lionaires and billionaires; elim expense on their books. Our sub important priorities and restore Sue Mason, Grace Perry, inating tax subsidies for oil and committee found that from 2005- fairness to the tax code. Community Editor Director of gas companies; ending the Bush- 2009, this loophole allowed excess Susan Rosiek, Advertising era tax cuts for those earning tax deductions ranging from $12 Carl Levin is the senior U.S. senator Executive Editor more than $250,000; and ending billion to as high as $61 billion in a from Michigan. online at hometownlife.com LOGAHNEWS 31 Observers Eccentric |, Thursday, March 1,2012 (WGc) A11 Look at investments in considering Social Security By Rick Bloom individual decision. the way to go. equities in your portfo that's a sign that you are a vidual situation. Guest Columnist The first issue to consid Where it gets a little lio, I recommend taking more moderate risk inves ' One last note, don't beat er - and as far as I'm con difficult is if you need Social Security now and tor and delaying Social yourself up if you make recently gave a speech cerned the most impor income from either Social letting your investments Security may be the way the wrong decision. That at the Plymouth District tant - is do you need the Security or your invest reinvest and grow. Once to go. accomplishes nothing. ILibrar y income? i ments) which one do you again, the theory being When it comes to per Some mistakes are irre- i and was access first? that the return on your sonal finance, there is versible and you have to asked Decision making . One of the key issues investments over the long rarely, if ever, one right make the best out of it. when . , Some people have pen to look at is the type of run will be a greater rate answer for everyone. However, other mistakes should sions, a working spouse, investor you are. If you're of return then by delaying When you read advice, can be fixed. one start or other sources of a conservative investor Social Security. whether it's in my col The bottom line is don't collect income that cover living who feels comfortable in The key is to be hon umn or elsewhere, always focus on the past, always ing Social expenses. Do you have CDs and U.S. treasuries, est with yourself as to remember to apply it to look to the future and Security - your living expenses cov use investments first. the type of investor you your individual situation. what you will do now to at age 62, Money Matters ered without Social Secu My reasoning is based are. Looking at how you put yourself in a better 65 or at rity and without drawing upon the return on your invested over the last few What's wise for you financial position. Good- 70? • Rick Bloom from your investments? investments in CDs and years is a great way to Unlike the past wheji luck! . • Like If the answer is yes, then treasuries, versus the determine this. If over the everyone in a certain age most generally you want to • return you get by delay last few years you've kept group was pretty much Rick Bloom is a fee-only things in the world of per defer Social Security for ing Social Security. your money in CDs and in the same financial con financial adviser. 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WEEKLIES HA GANNETT COMPANY A12 (WGc) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2012 LOCAL NEWS online at hometownlife.com Suspect arraigned in 37-year-old Livonia murder case By Ken Abramczyk board and Livonia police arrest Fowler was located and and, with the assistance gators locate the suspect Observer Staff Writer stabbed in ed two suspects early in identified using technol of the Georgia Bureau of and make an arrest. their home the investigation in 1975. ogy not available at the Investigation, were able Usually, DNA links a A national database of on the 37000 They were charged, time he fled the state, to locate and confirm suspect found in pris DNA has helped Livo-. block of tried, convicted and according to Goralski. that Taylor was the want on to a crime, but in this nia police locate a sus Plymouth , served time in prison for "DNA at the scene ed fugitive, David Glenn case, police knew the pect accused in the 1975 Road. Rob their roles in the crimes. was recovered," Goral Fowler, Goralski said. identity of the individ double homicide of two Fowler bery was The police investigation ski said, but he would An extradition hear ual they were looking brothers in Livonia. the motive, also led to Fowler, but not comment on specif ing took place Friday, for, Goralski said. The During Monday's said police. he fled the state in 1975. ics. "It was put into the Jan. 13,. and Fowler was Livonia Police Depart arraignment on first- Fowler was remand An open murder war nationwide CODIS data ordered back to Michi ment is pleased with the degree murder, a plea of ed to Wayne Coun rant and a federal war base." gan to face the murder arrest of the suspect in not guilty was entered ty Jail without bond rant for unlawful flight In June 2011, a hit on charges. He was trans; the case. for David Glenn Fowl by 16th District Judge to avoid prosecution was that DNA occurred in ported back to Michigan "It allowed us to find er, 55, in connection with Sean Kavanagh. A pre issued at that time. Georgia on a subject on Sunday. a fugitive who had fled the murders of Michael liminary examina- Fowler and the other - known as Richard David Fowler managed to after 36 years," Gorals Belt, who was 34 at the . tion is scheduled for 9 two men who" were con Taylor, who was in a elude police by using ki said. time of his death, and a.m. Thursday, March victed knew the victims. Georgia prison on a car an alias and varying his : Jeffrey Belt, who was 8. Fowler requested a "They were acquaintanc theft conviction. Social Security number, kabramczOhometownlife.com | 18. The victims were court-appointed attor es," said Police Lt. Tom Livonia Police Detec police said, but the DNA (313) 222-25911 Twitter: ©Ken- beaten with a wooden ney. 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CLASSIFIED, B10-12 SECTION B.QVL) BRAD EMONS, EDITOR THURSDAY MARCH 1,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6851 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM SPORTS Moore leads Wayne bowlers Battle Creek-bound S'craft men Karl Moore cel By Brad Emons land Bowl and some practiced on (alternating shots) and "Matt Mikulec improved ebrated 5ophomore Observer Staff Writer with a total their own," Wayne coach three match games. greatly over the last year, • Day with a game-high of 4,170 pins. Bob Jawor said. "They Wayne posted a high while Shane Raihbal- 32 points in leading • The Wayne Memori- \ Also qual deserve all the credit for Baker of 221, while going ,do has bowled very well, the Schoolcraft College al boys bowling team ifying for a what they accomplished, 1,098,919 and 971 in especially in the tourna men's basketball team • appears to be peaking at trip to the and I couldn't be more match games. ments. And Kody Wojew- to an 89-83 triumph the righttime . Division 1 proud or any happier for "I thought all season ski, fortunately for us, got Saturday at home over The Zebras, a state Arnold state finals them."; long we had a very good dropped into my lap on a St. Clair County Com semifinalis t a year ago this week- . Last year's Division 1 • chance to make it to the transfer. Austin St. Peter munity College. and recently coming off end at M-66 Bowl in Bat state runner-up, Westland state finals," Jawor said. and Darrick Craig, while The 6-foot-5 Moore a first-place finish in the tle Creek were region run John Glenn, missed the "But with only two play . they didn't bowl much, also snared 11 re Kensington Lakes Activ ner-up Howell (3,942) and cut in fourth place with a ers returning from last never complained, never . bounds as the Ocelots ities Association tour third-place finisher Can 3,771 total. The Rockets year's team—Elliot •. missed practice, support improved to 18-10 nament, ran away with ton (3,820). failed to qualify for the Arnold and Zack Huffman ed the team pn the bench, overall and 10-7 in the the MHSAA Division 1- "Getting ready for the first time in three years. — sometimes it takes a lit and performed admirably MCCAA's Eastern Con Region 5 team tourney regional they practiced a The tourney format con tle time for things to come ference. title last Friday at West- lot, drilled some new balls, sisted of six Baker games together. Please see BOWUNG, B2 Richmond Jackson also recorded a double- double with 20 points and 10 rebounds as Schoolcraft overcame a Stevenson 46-43 halftime deficit. Other contribu tions came from Lydell eliminated Mason (Westland John GJenn), 11 points, six rebounds; Daniel Hill by Flyers (Wayne Memorial), seven points, nine re bounds; and Mohamed • North Farmington-Har- Elhaj, six assists, three rison achieved a first steals. ' in the seven-year histo ry of its hockey program Johnnie Mills tallied by winning a pre-region- a game-high 28 points al tournament game Mon for the Skippers (14-15, day night. 7-10). Deion Stegall and Senior Derek Ried com Lionel. Hicks added 13 pleted a hat trick with and 11, respectively. 50 seconc s BOYS * Schoolcraft won despite committing 21 turnovers, but the period to Ocelots shot 27-of-34 . give the Flyers a 4-3 win from the foul line (79.4 over Livonia Stevenson. percent). :,. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER' Ried scored on a pow St. Clair made 13-of- er play, assisted by Eric Churchill's Michael Rybinski (11) keeps possession of the puck pursued by Plymouth's Jake Zaborowski (4) during 19 free throws (68.4 Stanis and Reede Bur Monday's pre-regional opener at Edgar Arena. •'•-•, percent). nett, in the Division 1 tournament game at Orchard Lake St. Mary's Arena. "I couldn't be more Tournament tested proud of this team," Lady Ocelots North-Harrison coach Ken Anderson said. win handily "They've battled through Sophomore forward some injuries this year, Churchill icers stymie Plymouth, 4-1 Domonique Jones worked hard as a team, , scored 21 points to supported each other < By Bfa** Empns, ,_- , Plymouth led 1-0 after ly able maintain fee , ...„ tOnight.'^ ..;-;. .-: ,.; -....., _ go along with six all year and never quit. Observer Staff Writer one period thanks to a* puck down in-their zone. Churchill's third goal rebounds and four I'm just very happy for power play goal from I think we just kind of -1:29 into the third- assists Saturday as the them." It's only the first leg John VanDenBeurgeu- wore them out." came on Devin Smythe's Schdolcraft College North-Harrison (15-7- of the MHSAA Divi ry off a two-on-one play • Plymouth took four opportunistic short- women's basketball 2) advanced to the second sion 1 boys hockey tour from Cody Staub. penalties during the sec handed effort from Jake team captured its final round Wednesday night nament, ljut Livonia Churchill then came ond period and success Otto. ..,•'' regular season home . to play the host and No. Churchill appears poised back at 5:09 of the sec fully fought off a 5-on-3 "We've really empha •game against St. Clair 2-ranked Eaglets on the for another strong run. ond period to tie it on situation for over a min sized special teams this County Community same ice. The Chargers, who Kevin Louwers' rebound ute, but that couldn't pre year," Mazzoni said. College, 68-45.' • In the time remaining reached the state quar goal off a shot from the vent the Chargers' build "We actually have more Shawnicka Thomas Monday, the Flyers didn't terfinals last year before left circle by Tommy ing momentum. short-handed goals than added 14 points and let the Spartans get too losing in four over Carey. "We took the penalties we've given up on the eight rebounds for close to their net, even times to Orchard Lake ."" And at 8:16 of the sec because we weren't mov PK. It was'Johnny on the Lady Ocelots, who • when.Stevenson pulled St. Mary, improved to ond, Churchill took ing our feet," Plymouth the Spot,' a big moraen- . improved to 23-5 goalie Connor Humitz . 19-6 on the season with the lead for keeps on coach Gerry Vento said. turn swing right there. overall and 14-3 in the (19 saves) for an extra a 4-1 pre-regional victo senior defenseman Jim "They were beating us to That's kind of what play MCCAA's Eastern Con attacker. ry Monday night over Lelekatch's goal from every puck. They were off hockey is." ference. The Flyers started with Plymouth at Livonia's Nick Proben and Riley more physical than us. The goal came as a s St. Clair (15-15, 8-9), two first-period goals by Edgar Arena. Brown. But give our guys cred result of a mix-up in the unable to overcome a Jared VanValkenburg Churchill, avenging a "I thought the first it, they battled and killed Wildcats' end as they 42-22 halftime deficit, (from Stanis) and Ried 4-3 OT loss on Feb. 4 to . period both teams were them off. were trying to move the got 14 points from (from TJ Zak). Ried bur the Wildcats, moves into kind of feeling each oth "But you expend a lot puck out of their own Heidi Highstreet. ied a slapshot from the • the pre-regional final er out a little bit, then of energy killing off end to start a power play. ' top of the circle for a 2- Wednesday to face Can in the second period we penalties like that and". "It was a little bit of a Olead. ton, which also advanced kind of took it to another Churchill had a lot of breakdown," Vento said. Stevenson got on the Monday night at Edgar level," Churchill coach jump tonight, and took "We kind of rushed it with a i-3 victory over Pete Mazzoni said. "And it to us. They're a heck- MU's Lindsey Please see ICERS, B2 rival Salem. I thought we were real uva team and we saw it Please see HOCKEY, B2 earns honor Madonna University junior forward Mi-" chelle Lindsey (Bloom- Difficult schedule awaits Crusaders field Hills Marian), who averaged 13 points By Brad Emons "With the ting up good numbers as per game, was named Observer Staff Writer caliber of. abackup a year ago, post Wolverine-Hoosier teams that . ing a 19-4 record with a Athletic Conference The old expression, "Out we're play 2.33 ERA in 153 innings. Newcomer of the Year of the frying pan, into the ing, we real Minch also remains a and earned third-team fire," certainly applies to ly don't have valuable asset in the out All-WHAC honors. the 2012 Madonna Univer any easy field, where she hit 308 as Junior guard Sh- sity softballteam. games. We a junior. . antelle Herring, who The Crusaders launch have to play "Minch has done really averaged 2.7 steals per their season Friday in good. But well," White said. "We're game, was named to Panama City, Fla., in the our coach excited about her. She the WHAC's All-Defen prestigious three-day ing staff has . uses control, changes sive team, while head National Fastpitch Coach done an out speeds and she's got the coach Carl Graves es Association Leadoff standing job experience, which makes earned the Coach Classic before moving on getting these her so tough. of Character award to a pair of tournaments Mayes kids pre • "And when she doesn't which best.displays the following week in •. pared, and pitch, she'll play left field . the NAIA's five core • Mobile, Ala. that's all you can do." where she's one of our values. And before returning ' Four key players grad best defensive outfield Making All-WHAC for their first home.game uated from a year ago, ers." Academic honors March 24, MU will have j led by four-year starting Freshman Angela included Erin Bentley, already played seven • . . pitcher Jess Irwin, who Pavilanis (Flat Rock) will Katie Martin Kaylee nationally-ranked oppo owns just about every be Minch's backup, while . McGrath (Livonia nents and two other teams mound record in MU his sophomore Kristen Drab- Stevenson), Megan that have received votes tory. Irwin, now an assis ek (Monroe St. Mary Cath • Murphy, Kristie Porada in the NAIA coaches poll. tant coach, went 19-8 as a olic Central) takes over and Heather Pratt. So much for a spring • senior with a 1.71 earned- behind the plate to replace To earn the aca- break run average. The hard- the graduated Ashley : demic salute, you must_ "We're nervous, scared throwing right-hand Shay (.350,33 RBI). ] be an upperclassman and excited all at the same er struck out 252 in 175¾ "Drabek will proba (junior or senior) and time with this team," said innings. , bly play 75 percent of the PATRICK MOORE | MADONNA UNIVERSITY ; carry, a cumulative MU coach Al White, who Senior Hallie Minch time and (Caitlyn) Keuve- Senior Hallie Minch (Garden City) batted .308 a year ago ; 3.25 grade point aver- guided the Crusaders to (Garden City) assumes . and will play left field again this season for the Crusaders * ''•• age. • a 38-12 record a year ago. the ace role after put Please see MU, B2 as well as pitch. •' lit) iiinf^iiWiitVrifTr'iil B2 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2012 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com THE WEEK AHEAD BOYS BASKETBALL HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN Yack Arena vs. Trenton Kennedy Thursday, March 1 . Friday, March 2: Lutheran Franklin skates Ice Arena pre-regional winner.) Luth. W'sld at Mooney, 7 p.m. High Westland vs. Plymouth MHSAA INDIVIDUAL Franklin at Brighton, 7 p.m. Christian Academy, 6 p.m. (Win WRESTLING FINALS Stevenson at Fordson, 7 p.m. ner advances to the regional at PALACE of AUBURN HILLS Friday, March 2 semifinals, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, March 1 C'ville at Rom. Summit 7 p.m. March 6 at Waterford Our Round 1,2:15 p.m. MHSAA GIRLS BASKETBALL Lady of the Lakes vs. District 6 Friday, March 2 by Bedford, 6-1 DISTRICT.TOURNEY FINALS champion.) Round 2, 3,4,8:30 a.m. CLASS A BOYS HOCKEY , Semifinals, 7 p.m. at LIVONIA LADYWOOD . MHSAA REGIONAL FINALS Saturday, March 3 Friday, March 2: Livonia DIVISION 1 Round 6,7, 8:30 a.m. Ladywood vs. Livonia Stevenson, at COMPUWARE ARENA . Consolation final, 1,1:30 a.m. 6 different players score 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the Saturday, March 3: Cham Championships, 4:45 p.m. regional semifinals,'5 p.m. Tues pionship final, 1 p.m. (Winner PREP BOWLING of Michigan's Yost Arena. day, March 6 at Warren Cousino By Brad Emons Dylan Smith's first goal advances to the state quarter Friday, March 2 The Patriots also got a pair vs. Detroit Pershing district Observer Staff Writer finals, Wednesday, March 7, (MHSAA Team Finals) of the season on a power of.goals from Josh Leonard champion.) at Trenton's Kennedy Arena » Division 1 at M-66 Bowl play from Satkowiak and and one goal and two assists - at ROMULUS vs. University of Detroit-Jesuit in Battle Creek, 8:25 a.m. from Danny Donahue. district champion.) Livonia Franklin lives Dan Pederson. Friday, March 2: Westland Div. 2 at Century Lanes Alex Stavar also chipped in John Glenn vs. Inkster, 6 p.m. at LIVONIA'S EDGAR ARENA in Waterford, 8:25 a.m. to play another day in the In the second period, Saturday, March 3: Cham with two Assists for Frank (Winner advances to the region Div. 3 at Airport Lanes * MHSAA Division 2 boys Josh Dudek made it 3-0 . lin, which led 2-0 after one al semifinals, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, pionship final, 6 p.m. (Winner. in Jackson, 8:25 a.m. PRFP hockey tour- from Donahue and Matt advances to the state quarterfi period and 5-1 after two." March 6 at Ypsilanti Lincoln vs. Saturday, March 3 nament VanHulle gave Franklin Luke Peters scored for the Saline district champion.) nals, Wednesday, March 7 at St. (MHSAA Singles Finals) unrirpv ' Clair Shores Arena vs. Macomb a four-goal cushion with Fighting Irish, while Gun- CLASSB Division 1 at M-66 Bowl HOCKEY The Patri nar Brahl and Mason Sarosi at LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE Dakota regional champion). in Battle Creek, 8:25 a.m. his first of the year from DIVISION 2 ots pep added third-period power Friday, March 2: Champi Div. 2 at Century Lanes Dudek and Alex Stavar. PRE-REGIONAL pered Temperance Bed play goals during the final onship final, 7 p.m. (Winner ' in Waterford, 8:25 a.m. . Donahue added a pow four minutes. advances to the regional semifi at LIVONIA'S EDGAR ARENA ford for 41 shots on goal Div. 3 at Airport Lanes Franklin goaltenders Matt nals, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Thursday, March 1: Grosse Tuesday night en route to. er play goal in the third in Jackson, 8:25 a.m. Slinder, who allowed one at Carleton Airport vs. Dearborn Pointe South vs. Livonia Franklin from Hewitt and Bed GIRLS GYMNASTICS a 6-1 pre-regional victory goal, and Matt Monendo, Divine Child district champion.) 6:30 p.m. (Winner advances to Saturday, March 3 at Edgar Arena. ford's Kyle Kuhri spoiled who gave up two, combined CLASSD the regional final, 7 p.m. Sat M.HSAA Regional Franklin senior goalten- for 21 saves. at WESTLAND urday, March 3 at Wyandotte's Franklin, now 7-16-1 at Plymouth, 10 a.m. overall, takes on fourth- der Matt Slinder's •shut Thebault Reis made 38 stops ranked Grosse Pointe. out bid with a goal from for Gabriel Richard. LIGGETT 4, LADYWOOD South (18-5-1) in the pre- Dominic Pisanti and Josh 1: Haleigh Bolton's two regional final 6:30 p.m. Hoogendoom. goals and two assists carried PREP BOWLING RESULTS Thursday at Edgar. Richie Wieczorek, Grosse Pointe Woods Univer- sity-Liggett (8-12-1, 8-10-1) . MHSAA INDIVIDUAL elle Robson (Howell), 1,013 (205 , DIVISION 3- REGION 15 "Our kids are playing • back in the Franklin line to a Michigan Metro Girls REGION BOWLING RESULTS high); Cheylyn Wilson (Howell), Feb. 25 at Flat Rode Lanes like they're supposed • up after sitting out two High School Hockey League DIVISION 1-REGION 5 1,011 (212high); 10. Emily Fraser lop 10 boys qualifiers: 1. Beau to at this time of year, weeks with a concussion, victory Saturday over host Li Feb. 25 at Westland Bowl (Pryrnouth), 1,008 (188 high). . Wrobel (Flat Rock), 1,230 (266 vonia Ladywood (7-12, 7-13) Top 10 boys qualifiers: 1. E|)iot high); 2. Anthony Gilbert (Jackson which is nice to see," capped the scoring with Wayne scorers: 12. Kira Leach, at Plymouth's Arctic Edge. Arnold (Wayne Memorial), 1,219 1,000 (206 high); 22. Lorissa Lumen Christi), 1,185; 3. BJ. Franklin coach Scott 4:10 left off an assist (six-game total); 2. Zack Huffman Willet 936 (198 high); 25. Tiffany Brinkey (Warren Lincoln), 1,182; 4. Wirgau said. from Stavar. Ania Dow added a goal and (Wayne), 1,218; 3. Jack Herndel Markham, 922 (176 high); 42. Brett Zurawski (Flat Rock), 1,140; assist, while Haley Dow also Six different play Bedford ends its season scored for the Knights, who. (Howell), 1,205; 4. Vince Pakela Tiffany Ozog, 843 (176 high); 49. 5. Cory Hunt (Onsted), 1,115); 6. at 16-9 overall. Daniel Wrobel (Flat Rock), 1,104; 7. ers scored for the Patri led 1-0 after one period and (Ann Arbor Skyline), 1,187; 5. Tim Alyssa Roberts, 793 (162 high); 58. FRANKLIN 6, GABRIEL Nathan Halperin (Lincoln), 1,103; ots, who led 2-0 after one 3-0 after two. Belcher (Ann Arbor Pioneer), Sarah Shurge, 741 (152 high); RICHARD 3: Joshua Dudek's 1,174; 6. Jimmy Bowling (Salem), Erin Doyle's unassisted goal John Glenn scorers: 13. Olivia 8. Jon CDell (Flat Rock), 1,084; period and .4-0 after two. hat trick catapulted Livonia 1,157; 7. David Nikkula (Salem), in the final period spoiled Cabildo, 988 (183 high); 21. CaHy , 9. Brendan Wilson (Allen Park In the first period, Franklin (6-16-1) to a non-' 1,154; 8. Mikey Richards (Canton), the shutout bid by Liggett Lenard, 939 (202 high); 23. Yvette Cabrini), 1,081; 10. Brad Martin league victory Saturday night 1,14¾ 0. Steven Golm (Howell), Tyler Hewitt scored goaltender Jenna Pleva, who Ayers, 933 (171 high); 46. Sara Au- (Livonia Oarenceville), 1,077 (224 over host Ann Arbor Gabriel 1,124; 10. Steven Cadwell (Salem), from Tyler Satkowiak made 23 saves. lidge, 817 (170 high); 55. Montana high). Richard (12-12) in non-league 1,118. Graszak, 761 (146 high); 62. Bre Other Clarenceville scorers: and Danny Donahue to Ladywood netminder Sarah game played the University Koch stopped 14 shots. > Wayne scorers: 1. Elliott Arnold, Riblett, 723 (154 high). 14. Tyler McLean, 1,042 (204 high); make it 1-0 followed by 1,219 (235 high game); 2. Zack . DIVISION 2-REGION11 19. Kayiup Richards, 1,027 (222 Huffman, 1,218 (223 high); 19. Feb. 25 at Super Bowl high); 24. Ricky Rutenbar, 1,002 KodyWojewski;i,054(197high); lop 10 girls qualifiers: 1. Tina (192 high); 30. Kyle Kissandi, 981 57. Matt Mikulec, 918 (188 high); Ripley (Dearborn Divine Child), (186 high). . 66. Austin St Peter, 831 (165 high). 1,229 (257 high game); 2. Beth Girls top 10 qualifiers: 1. Lins- John Glenn scorers: 12. Steven Ringholz (South Lyon East), 1,179; dsay Risen (Flat Rock), 1,203 (256 White, 1,112 (234 high); 13. 3. Laume LaCaprara (Dearborn high); 2. Tiffany Logan Onsted), Mark Kassab, 1,108 (211 high); Heights Crestwood), 1,173; 4. 1,143 (224 high); 3. Rebecca Jasi- 24. Thomas Brusseau, 1,042 (203 Carissa Gadson (Ferndale), 1,134; 5. nowski (Lumen Christi), 1,099; 4. high); 29. Mitch Dean, 1,020 (194 Toni Cadena (South Lyon), 1,119; 6. Rachael Jasinowski, 1,098; 5. Emily high); 37. Daniel Ammons, 986 ' (tie) Kara Lang (Divine Child) and Slater (Cabrini), 1,076; 6. Jackie • (191 high); 63. Tommy Ruark, 861 Kardyn Ulrich (Marysville), 1,117 Cardan (St .Clair Shores South (170 high). each; 8. Shelby Simpson (Ferndale), Lake), 1,061; 7. Hlly McQuithey lop 10 girls qualifiers: 1. 1,109; 9. Amyre Tensley (Berkley), (Flack), 1,015; 8. Brooke Brancato Ca'rtlyn Webb (Plymouth), 1,169 1,084; 10. Katie Pakkala (S. Lyon (South Lake), 1,003; 9. Paig Matt (242 high game); 2. Bridget Maul East), 1,081. (Flat Rock), 991; 10. Andrea Drag- (Salem), 1,078 (103 high); 2. Esha Livonia Ladywood scorers: onett9 (Lumen Christi), 978. Bedi (Northville), 1,047 (245 high); 20. (tie) Veronica Estigoy, 982 (188 Clarenceville scorers: 17. 4. Maribeth Golm (Howell), 1,038 high); 23. Sabine Hutter, 971 (189 Bridget Moricz; 923 (183 high); 29. (191 high); 5. (tie) Marissa Camp high) 25. (tie) Amy Lewandowski, Cairiyn Kissandi, 814 (171 high); 38. bell (Brighton), 1,033 (201 high); 941 (197 high); 36. Shelby Fielding, Casey CRourke, 755 (150 high); . Allison Morris (Ann Arbor Huron), 896 (203 high); 57. Victoria Aina, 39. Alexandria Harrison, 749 (145 1,033 (181 high); 7. Kristin Larkins 789 (164 high); 65. Sarah Czamom- high); 47. Stephanie Quinn, 716 (Salem), 1,015 (190 high); 8. Dani ski, 709; 141 high). (132 high). of them." ?'•-,• i •: ^-., - • Lumen Christi and Clar BOWLING State team qualifiers for enceville with 3,374 and Continued from page B1 the Region 5 girls includ 2,917, respectively. ed Brighton (3,377), How In singles, Clarencev ell (3,348) and Northville ille senior Brad Martin * ' when called on." (3,216). grabbed the 10th and final Region host Glenn John Glenn and Wayne state qualifying spot with recorded a Baker high of placed sixth and seventh, a 1,077, including a high 202, while going 866,999 respectively, with totals of game of 224. and 903 in match games, 3,071 and 2,867. The Clarenceville girls but fell short. finished 709,660 and 713 "All season the entire Trojans make cut in match games after team was very consistent Both the Livonia Clar going 174,191,116,137, with making spares, this enceville boys and girls 103 and 114 in the Bak was not the case in the team are headed to the Divi er set. event, especially the Bak sion 3 Team finals Fri After the Division 2- er sets," Glenn coach Ron day at Airport Lanes after Region 11 tourney Friday Brusseau said. "We missed finishing second and at Super Bowl in Canton, BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER way too many spares." third, respectively, in the South Lyon East (3,449), Churchill's Brad Milks (right, 23) and Plymouth's Cam Nadell (left) race for the puck during In Saturday's individu Region 15 tourney Friday South Lyon (3,305) and Monday's pre-regional game at Livonia's Edgar Arena. al singles regional, Arnold at Flat Rock Lanes. Marysville (3,259) all are edged teammate Huffman. Host Flat Rock captured headed to Century Lanes for the title by a single pin, the boys title with 3,754 in Waterford for the state. Alex Estes, who made a Plymouth coach said. 1,219-1,218, for the cham followed by Clarencev finals. HOCKEY couple of key first-peri "To come in as a first- pionship as both earned ille (3,684) and Jackson Livonia Ladywood Continued from page B1 od stops, finishedwith 17 year coach, and not know trips to the state finals. Lumen Christi (3,607). placed eighth out of i5 saves.- what I'm dealing with Arnold boasted a high of The Trojan boys record teams with a total of 3,007 "He seemed to be real and who I'm dealing with 235 among his six-game ed a Baker high of 214, with a Baker best of 159 back there. I think the ly on top of his game- ... my seniors were unbe set, while Huffman had while going 871,904 and and a match-game best goalie (Rich Guglielmi) good angles, controlling lievable. It made it a a223. ' 923 in match games. of 774. arid 'D' had a little more his rebounds," Mazzo- remarkable season. To "Elliott and Zack are The host Rams also cap time than they thought. ni said pf his senior start go from eight wins to 15 doing well," Jawor said. "I tured the girls region bemonsOhometownlife.com . Give Churchill credit. er. "When he's able to do . wins is a credit to them. know what to expect out al with 3,522 followed by (313)222-6851- They jumped on it and that, it makes us even Though it's bitter when buried it." that much better." you lose your last game, Louwers, a senior, then Guglielmi made 36 but when you look back scored his second of the saves in his final game on the season they should runs, and hit almost .400 Bay). night shortly after to • for«the Wildcats, who fin be very proud of them- • MU when she got in there. "It comes down to make it 4-1 with Mike ished 15-10 overall in selves." N Continued from page B1 "With the glove that defense, pitching and hit Gambino and Chris Mire- Vento's first season. she ha's, that's why she's ting," White said.-"If you les assisting. "It was just a remark bemons8hometownlife.com getting the start at first have good'defense, you're Churchill netminder able bunch of kids," the (313)222-6851 laar (from Essexville- base." probably going to be in Garber) will also be back Junior Arielle Cox (Mon every game. And if you there," White said. roe Jefferson), who hit get good pitching, you'll The infield.will be led .315 a year ago, returns definitely be in every by junior shortstop Jack in center field and will be game. I really think we'll The Spartans took the that's what you have to do ie Barley (Tecumseh), the team's leadof f hitter. be alright." ICERS lead, 3-2, at the 5:52 mark come playoff time." who paced the Crusaders Amber Rafko, a junior, Despite what White calls Continued from page B1 of the third period when Stevenson ends its sea in hitting (.399) with four is back in right field, "a brutai schedule," the Lutz scored from Mario son 12-12-0-1 overall. homers and 37 RBI. while senior Kiley Thorn Crusaders should be con • Tomei and Chris McDon "With losing so many "Jackie was recruited ton (Ida) will play left tenders once again for the scoreboard with 28 sec ald during a power play. guys from last year, we bythe University of Mich when Minch is on the • Wolverine-Hoosier Athlet onds left in the first peri However, a slapshot by knew that this year was igan and now she's at a mound. ic Conference crown. • od as Nate Sink scored Ried in the high slot area going to.be challeng- ; place where she should % Other returnees include Last year the Crusaders with assists by Dominic hit a Stevenson stick, ing, but I am very proud . shine," White said. junior outfielder Ali Rob were runners-up to Dav Lutz and Devin Kelly. deflected high into the of our guys, especial Meanwhile, freshman inson (Farmington), who enport in the WHAC play The Spartans dominat air and landed behind ly our leaders," Mitch Kasey Trierweiler (Grand hit .294; sophomore util offs after going 16-6 in ed the second period and Humitz for the tying goal ell said. "Our captains, ' Ledge) moves in to play ity player Rachel Walk conference play. . made it 2-2 when Ryan with 7:48 remaining. Chris McDonald and Nate second, while the corners er (Fremont); sopho "I think we'll surprise a Frazer scored on a play "Obviously, the result Sink did everything ever will be anchored by soph more infielder Gina Sykes. few people," said White, that involved Thomas wasn't what we hoped for," asked of them. omore third baseman Car- (Livonia Ladywood); and now in his 13th season. Ross and Kelly. Stevenson coach David "We were presented lee Meek (White Lake junior pitcher-outfield "We play our first 23 The Flyers managed to Mitchell said. "We were with adversity multiple Lakeland) and sophomore er Krista Messer (Taylor games on the road. It's thwart several other Ste ready to play and bat times throughout the year- first baseman Erin Mayes Kennedy). unfair, but we have to play venson opportunities to tled throughout the game. and we were able to over (Ida), who hit .398 with six Also vying for playing it. If we can get a good keep the score tied after v It was tough having that come it to post some big homers and 29 RBI.- time are two other fresh start, the sky's the limit. • two periods. Keith Ladou- (penalty) call go against us wins against thelikes of "Mayes came on strong man — outfielder Kar- It's a good bunch of kids." ceur (21 saves) kept the to give them a power play Cranbrook and Churchill. last year," White said. "leigh Creighton (North Flyers in the game with for the last two minutes of It was a great year, one "When she got the chance, Farmington) and pitcher • bemonsChometownlife.com stellar goaltending in the. the game. But give them that we can build on mov she had five or six home Bree Crampton (Anchor (313) 222-6851 second period. credit, they executed and ing forward." online at hometownlife.com ^OeAtfSRORTSm Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1, 2012 (WL) .B3 Ladywood gets Pats clip Kettering, 52-42 Jake Barham's 14 points host Livonia Stevenson (12-7) double with 12 points and 12 1 turned back Waterford Mott rebounds. and 14 rebounds Tuesday , (14-6) in a KLAA consolation i Senior point-guard Marquise night gave host Livonia bracket game. Graves also dished out a sea Franklin a 52- . Junior Josh Campbell and son-high 10 assists. senior Boulos Saba chipped . Ryan Soulet and Jarod Sheena district triumph BOYS 42boysbasket- in with 12 and 10 points, paced the Knights with 12 and HOOPS ball win over respectively, for the Spartans, 11 points, respectively. Waterford Ket who led 29-12 at halftime and Both teams struggled at the tering in a KLAA consola 42-28 after three quarters. foul stripe with Glenn going 8- Stevenson, Glenn win, too "It was a good overall de for-16 and Northern 9-for-19. tion round game. fensive effort and our seniors LAKELAND 58, Erica Covile scored a game- Barham,a6-foot-7 played a great in their final CHURCHILL 51: A second- Junior point-guard Azar chipped in with 11, high 25 points to propel senior center, got help home game," Stevenson first- half comeback fell short Tues Andie Anastos recorded including an old-fashion Westlarfd'John Glenn (19-2) from junior forward year coach Brandon Sinawi day for host Livonia Churchill a double-double with 15 four-point play during to a convincing victory Olushakin Cole (10 points, said. (7-13) in a KLAA consolation Monday over Taylor Truman DaVonte Daniel led the Cor round game against host points and 10 rebounds" the opening period. (8-12) in the Class A district nine rebounds) and junior sairs in scoring with 15 points, Wrjite Lake Lakeland (6-14). ; Monday Ladywood led 26-20 at point-guard Jake Erme. GIRLS opener at Romulus. while Khalil Malone and Brody The Chargers trailed 33-24 at night as . halftime and 37-26 after Glenn, which led 18-2 after (four assists). Losh added 11 each. halftime and 45-36 after three HOOPS Livonia three quarters. one quarter and 38-9 at The Patriots, who . Stevenson was 16-of-22 from quarters before pulling within Ladywood halftime, also got 17 points the foul line, while Mott made two late in the fourth, only Churchill went 4-of-10 from senior center Joslyn . improved to 6-13 overall, 4-of-9. to miss a key layup and 3-of-4 advanced in the Class A from the foul line, while Massey and 12 from junior shot 36 percent from the JOHN GLENN 68, W.L free throws. district girls basketball Ladywood hit 5-of-8. guard Shakeya Graves. field (19-of-52) and only 50 NORTHERN 48: A 23-3 Sophomore forward Nick tournament with a 50-35 STEVENSON 59, FRANK- April Micheaux led the percent from the foul line first-quarter run propelled Troxell paced the Eagles with triumph over stubborn ' LIN 40: Senior guard Cougars with nine points. (12-of-24). Westland John Glenn (16-4) to a game-high 26 points, while Livonia Churchill. Molly Knoph's game-high Glenn connected on 12-. a convincing KLAA consolation senior Casey Palanca added 10. 19 points led three players of-15 free throws, while Kettering (3-16), unable bracket victory Tuesday over Juniors Joseph Lewis and The Blazers, who in double figures as Livonia Truman made 5-of-8. to recover from a 17-8 visiting Walled Lake Northern Dwayne Scott led the Chargers improved to 12-9 over Stevenson (15-6) won its The Rockets advance'to the first-quarter deficit, got (13-7). with 13 and 12, respectively. all, will face Redford Class A district opener Mon district semifinals beginning 16 points and six rebounds Junior guard Nick Daniels "They outrebounded us and Union in the district. day over Livonia Franklin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at from Maurice Scott. paced the Rockets with 15 beat us to the hoop every (1-20) at Livonia Ladywood. Romulus to face rival Wayne points-and eight rebounds, time in the first half,* Churchill semifinals beginning at Sophomore center Memorial for the third time - The Captains shot only while sophomore forward coach Jim Solak said. "We 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Charlesann Roy and sopho this season. 32 percent from the floor Isaac Everette chipped in with fought back hard, but dug Ladywood. . more forward Mara Murray UNIV. HIGH 45, CVILLE (17-of-53). . 14 points. ourselves too deep a hole.* added 16 and 12, respec 35: Angelica Brown scored STEVENSON 57, MOTT 43: Senior guard Desmond Churchill was 20-of-57 from Junior guard Sara tively, for the victorious Cervera added a career-high 19 points and Loni Moore Senior forward Carey Cobb's the floor (35 percent) and Even contribut Spartans. 13 points,.while senior center added 12 Monday to lead 15 points paced a balanced 7-of-13 from the foul line (58.8 Eric Covile posted a double- percent). ed 10 points and sev Franklin got 12 points from Femdale University High scoring attack Tuesday as • en rebounds in the vic Katelynn Devers and 11 • past Livonia Clarenceville from Jackie Shields. (6-15) in the Class B district tory, while.junior for 1 The Patriots trailed 16-6 opener. ward Kiley Gorski add after one quarter before Itwas18-all at halftime ed eight points and eight closing the gap to 18-14 before the Driving Eagles boards. midway through the second took command with a 15-5 Trojans fall on last-second shot The Blazers, however, period only to have Steven third-quarter run. son end the half on an 11-3 Sophomore center Ayanna lost starting senior cen run. Livonia Clarenceville senior Sam Brown, who Monk also grabbed a team- 'Buckley paced Clarencev high nine rebounds. ter Morgan Chops to a Stevenson made 10-of-14 ille with 10 points and 15 came close, but fell two missed on the equalizer as Romero Hardy scored a suspected knee injury in free throws, while Franklin rebounds, while junior for- . points short in Tuesday's time expired, added 13. • game-high 24 points for the the first quarter. She did hit5-of-8. ward Ashley Murphy added boys basket- "Sam got off a good shot, Crusaders, who trailed 25-14 not return. The Patriots won the three- 10 points and nine boards. - BOYS ball encoun- but his was short," said at halftime and 33-28 after point shooting battle, 6-3. Mikala Kieling chipped in three quarters. Matt Hurst also Senior center Erin Stevenson'squares off at with nine points for the HOOPS .ter with host Clarenceville coach Jus chipped in with 10 points. • Menard paced the Char 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Trojans, who made 8-of-14 Auburn Hills tin Johnson, whose team CRESTWOOD 72, LUTH. gers (5-16) in scoring semifinals at Ladywood free throws. Oakland Christian. made 10-of-16 free throws. WESTLAND 31: On Tuesday, with 12 points, while against Redford Thurston. University High made only Josh Peterson scored Oakland Christian made Ayman Yousser and Hussein JOHN GLENN 72, TRU 5-of-14 from the foul stripe. Hashem each tallied 12 points junior guard Michelle MAN 24: Senior forward 15 points, including the only 7-of-16 from the line. game-winning layup with HVL 47, MACOMB 43: as host Dearborn Heights Sophomore Ryan Schaffer Crestwood (3-16) rolled to a only five seconds remain poured in 19 points, added non-conference win over Lu ing to give the Lancers a seven rebounds and dished V theran High Westland (11-8). 4341 victory. out four assists Tuesday as Dawson Davenport, A.J. Sertz host Westland Huron Valley . ' and Taurrek Fikes each tallied Oakland Christian, si* points forthe Warriors, which led 27-23 at half- Lutheran (6-14, 3-11) held ' Slipper won't fit off winless Warren Macomb who couldn't recover from a time and 35-32 after three Christian (0-18, 0-14) in a 36-16 halftime deficit quarters, improved to 16- Michigan Independent Ath The Warriors shot only 24 4 overall. letic Conference Red Division percent from the floor and game. only 30.7 percent from the Cinderella MU women fall to Cards The loss leaves the Tro foulline(4-of-13). Nate Kemppainen and jans at 6-13. Marcus Monk added nine and The Chargers, meanwhile, By Brad Emons thegame." made a slight halftime Senior Damien Quarles eight points, respectively, for shot a blistering 67 percent Observer Staff Writer . The Cardinals, indeed, adjustment to try and paced Clarenceville with the Hawks, who shot only from the field and 61.5 31.8 percent from the floor percent from the free throw dominated the back slow down the hot shoot 15 points, while fellow stripe (8-of-13). It looked like a Cinder- . boards by a 51-28 margin. ing Crusaders. (21-of-66). ella story developing dur Freshman Mara Mul- "We were half-help ing the Saturday for the roy (Birmingham Marian) ing (defensively) the first underdog Madonna Uni came off the bench to con half," Gorski said. "We versity women's basket- tribute 14 points and eight said'forget it, no more baU'team in the semifinals rebounds in 16 minutes. "7 help.' If they're going to Spartans claim 3rd in conference of the Wolverine-Hoosier "Iloveher(Mulroy)," beat us it's going to be get Athletic Conference tour Graves said. "We recruit ting to the basket and fin By Brad Emons nament. ed her hard ourselves. ishing over us. We had Observer Staff Writer BOYS SWIM RESULTS With a trip to the NAIA . She's such a physical Md. to stop leaving the three- Division II Tournament at She just plays hard. It point shooters open. We KENSINGTON CONFERENCE 100 butterfly: 1. Zhang (Can To nobody's surprise, BOYS SWIM MEET ton), 50.43; 2. Vincent (Novi), stake, the under. .500 Cru doesn't matter what score basically started helping the KLAA's Central Divi Fob. 24-25 at S. Lyon East 53.32; 3. Wellman (Salem), saders were leading at . is, or who they're playing, and challenging them to sion teams once again TEAM STANDINGS: 1. North 55.36; 4. Jin (Canton), 55.41; 6. one point 29-20 in the first you watch her on tape and go to the basket more." dominated the Kens ville, 847.5 points; 2. South Joey Wakeford (WJG), 5579; 7. half, but host Concordia she does the same thing Lyon Unified, 807; 3. Livonia Cameron Earls (Ply.), 56.27; 8. Junior guard Michelle ington Conference boys Stevenson, 717; 4. Novi, 560.5; Wang (N'ville), 56.8." University asserted itself every game. She's a spe Lindsey paced the Cru swimming and diving 5. Salem, 466; 6. Canton, 393; 100freestyle: I.Miller once again and closed the cial player. She'll be good saders' scoring attack meet held last weekend at 7. Westland John Glenn, 311; 8. (N'ville), 48.52; 2. Faletti.(SL), gap to two at intermission, for them as she gets some with 18 points, while South Lyon East. Plymouth, 302; 9. Wayne Memo 48.55; 3. Ao (Novi), 48.67; 4. 40-38, before going on to experience." junior center Kaylee The Central squads rial, 191; 10. Livonia Churchill, Westphal (N'ville), 48'.87; 5. post a convincing 89-71 126; 11. Livonia Franklin, 32. Brandon Bielicki (LS), 49.56; 6. WHAC Player of the ' McGrath (Livonia Steven swept the first five plac FINAL HEAT RESULTS Kim (N'ville), 50.13; 7. Boyea victory. ' Year Kortni Ellsworth and son) added 15. es in the 11-team meet led 200-yard medley relay: 1. (N'ville), 50.4; 8. Eric Weiss (SL), (Concordia, 28-5 over Hannah Sabol also scored . Senior Erin Bentley fin by defending champion * Stevenson (John Ferrara, Grant 50.44. • all and ranked No. 4 in the 14 points apiece, while fel ished with 10 as did junior Northville (847.5 points) • McNamara, Bradley Bielicki, 500 freestyle: 1. Ferrara (LS), Kristie Porada (off the Brandon Bielicki), 138.93; 2. 4:48.37; 2. Ruggiero (SL), 4:55.45; latest national poll, then low starters Kelly Cieslak followed by South Lyon Novi (Gucci Onimura, Jong Min 3. G. McNamara (LS), 4:57.94; 4. lost in the WHAC cham and Brittany Gibson add bench). •• Unified (807), Livonia Ste Kim, Tanner Vincent, Eugene Zhang (Salem), 4:58.64; 5 Jake pionship game Tuesday ed 11 each, while Cathe MU loses four seniors venson (717), Novi (560.5) Song), V39.19; 3. Salem (Jeremy Ferguson (WJG), 5:00.36; 6. John night in Grand Rapids to rine Herriman contribut to graduation including and Salem (466). Wellman, Turner Solterman, _ Dunnuck (SL), 5:00.53; 7. Wilkin host Davenport, 6549.) ed 10. Jerry Bai, Jason Zhang), 1:40.77; son (SL), 5:02.62; 8. Matt LaTorte Bentley, Becca Wojcinski, Rounding out the field 4. Northville, 1:41.34; 5. South .(LS), 5:03.77. " The Crusaders, who "I think we have some Megan Murphy and Katie was Canton (393), South Lyon, 1:41.63; 6. Plymouth, 200 freestyle relay: 1. Canton were outscored 51-31 dur experienced players that Martin. Division dual and meet .1:43.57; 7. John Glenn, 1:46.08; (Zhang, Jin, Adrian Simion, ing the second half, fin aren't going to panic," said Sophomore guard champion Westland John 8. Canton, 1:46.18. Carlson), 1:28.01; 2. South Concordia coach Andrea . G)>nn (311), Plymouth . 200 freestyle: 1. Andrew Ao Lyon (Weiss, Ruggiero, Faletti, ish their season at 12-16 Rachel Melcher, who sat (Novi), 1:46.62; 2. Chris Kim Wilkinson), 1:28.56; 3. North overall. Gorski, whose team out the season with a knee (302), Wayne Memorial (N'ville), 1:47.41; 3. Spencer ville (Boyea, Westphal, Dawson The Cardinals, boasting . locked up their second injury, is expected to be (191), Livonia Churchill Ruggiero (SL), 1:47.5; 4. Jay Laabs, Miller), 1:28.67; 4. Novi, six players in double fig straight national berth. "I back. (126) and Livonia Frank- Jin (Canton), 1:48.29; 5. Josh 1:32.31; 5. John Glenn, 1:32.52;* think we've been in a lot lih(32). Wakeford (WJG), 1:50.32; 6. Max 6. Plymouth, 1:33.15; 7. Steven ures, took control in the "Our core is still going Wilkinson (SL), 1:50.82; 8. Dennis son, 1:33.42; .8. Salem, 1:34.01. second half by going on a ' of close games and a lot of to be intact," Graves said. Northville captured the Kim (N'ville), 1:53.66. 100 backstroke: 1. Ferrara 20-6 run. big games in the last two "We think we have a pret team title despite winning 200 individual medley: 1. (LS), 52.54; 2. Filippo (N'ville), "I think they (Concor years. We know the game ty solid recruiting class only one individual event Victor Zhang (Canton), 1:51.65; 54.86; 3. Joey Wakeford (WJG), dia) hit a couple of shots is two halves and certain coming in - a couple who as Spencer Miller cap 2. Kim (Novi), 2:00.66; 3. Zhang 55.42; 4. Bischoff (SL), 55.8; . ly they weren't going to (Salem), 2:01.93; 4. Jake McNa 5. Wellman (Salem), 56.06; 6. and we lost confidence," Were here today. We look tured the 100-yard free mara (LS), 2:01.97; 5. Andrew Onimura (Novi), 56.56; 7. Simion MU coach Carl Graves panic in the first half. .. forward to it. Next year style in 48.52. ' Westphal (N'ville), 2:03.73; 6. (Canton), 56.75; 8. Adam Stone said. "We got good pro "Madonna was shoot should be a lot'of fun. I Two of the meet's stars Scott Wang (N'ville), 2:03.96; 6. (SL), 56.86. duction from our senior- ing out of their minds -' think the girls are going included Canton senior Nick Hayes (N'ville), 2:04.21; 8. 100 breaststroke: 1. Jake class. They were really to be committed to sum Joel Bischoff(SL), 2:12.69. McNamara (LS), 1:00.77; 2. Kim 55 percent (16-of-29) in Victor Zhang and Steven 50 freestyle: 1. Evan Faletti (Novi), 1:01.27; 3. Dunnuck (SL), doing some nice things, the first half. You think mer workouts and getting' son junior John Ferrara (SL), 21.95; 2. Mike Carlson (Can 1:01.54; 4. G. McNamara (LS), but our rebounding - that's going to cool off. • better. We know we can't as the pair figure.d in four ton), 22.08; 3. Spencer Miller 1:02.11; 5. Tommy O'Donohue which has been our Achil It's basically riding the sit back and wake up in and three first-place fin (N'ville), 22.12; 4. Sam Boyea (LS), 1:03.79; 6. Austin Reed les Heel all season - it storm. We knew Madonna October and be better... (N'ville), 22.56; 5. Brandon (Novi), 1:04.43; 7. Alan Ruan ishes, respectively. Bielicki (LS), 22.62; 6. Adam Lia- (N'ville), 1:04.73; 8. Solterman jumped Up on us in the . • would have a lot of energy so we're going to'get the Zhang captured the kos (Ply.), 22.64; 7. Song (Novi), (Salem), 1:04.77. second half.- We had four coming in. This was big work done in the summer 200 individual med 228,-8. Eric Weiss (SL), 23.0. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Canton rebounds from our post gest game of the year for and hopefully we can get ley in 1:51.65, nine sec 1-meter diving: 1. Dan (Zhang, Jin, Simion, Carlson), players and you can't do them, so we knew to ride it done next year." onds ahead of runner-up "Gironza (SL), 471.15 points; 2. 3:12.8; 2. Northville (Westphal, that. They outrsbounded it out and get to halftime." Derek Kim (Novi), 411.15; 3. Boyea, Kim, Miller), 3;16.53; 3. Jong Min Kim of Novi. Brendan 0'Shea'(SL), 388.30; 4. • Stevenson (Brandon Bielicki, us pretty good the second Gorski, the former Livo bemonsOhometownlife.com Zhang's time would have Charlie Dillon (Salem), 380.15; Alex Lee, J. McNamara, Ferrara), half. That was the story of nia Ladywood High coach, (313) 222-6851 placed him second only 5. Alex Canadi (SL), 376.75; 6. 3:16.92; 4. South Lyon, 3:19.16; to Saline's David Boland Nick Griwicki (Salem), 352.80; 7. 5. Novi, 3:21.23; 6. Salem, Ryan Kilgore (Canton), 334.60; 8. 3:24.3; 7. John Glenn, 3:35.14; 8. (1:50.3) in last year's Wayne, 3:35.59. MHSAA Division 1 finals. Jacob Lanczki (SL), 314.35. Zhang, a state, champion SPORTS ROUNDUP last year in the 100 back with a 52.46. freestyle (1:46.62); Evan WYAA baseball 6), Coach-Pitch (7-8), Mus 9 a.m. until noon Satur stroke, also won the Kens He also teamed up Faletti (South Lyon), 50 tang (9-10), Bronco (11- day, March 10 at the high ington Conference title in Grant McNamara, Brad freestyle (21.95); and Dan Registration for West- 12), Pony (13-14), Colt (15- school fieldhouse. the 100 butterfly (50.43) ley Bielicki and Brandon Gironza (South Lyon), land Youth Athletic Asso 16) and Palomino (17-18). The cost is $35. Check- and was the Chiefs' lead- Bielicki for a first in the 1-meter diving (471.15 ciation baseball will be For Colt-Palomino infor in begins at 8:30 a.m. off man in both the victo 200 medley relay (1:38.93). points). from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays mation, call Keith DeMo- Eagh player should rious 200 (1:28.01) and 400 Stevenson's senior cap Next up is the MHSAA and 10 a.m.-noon Satur lay at (734) 722-1251. bring a glove, bat and • (3:12.8) freestyle relays. tain Jake McNamara also Division 1 state finals, days at the WYAA Com gym shoes. Ferrara garnered con brought home a title with March 9-10, at Eastern pound Building, 6050 Softball camp For more information, ference titles in the 500 a first in the 100 breast- Michigan University's Farmington Road (north .The Livonia Churchill e-mail Steve Gentilia at freestyle (4:48.37) and 100 stroke (1:00.77). Jones Natatorium. of Ford Road). Charger Girls Soft churchillsoftball@gmail. backstroke (52.54), the lat Other individual confer The WYAA offers* ball fundamental camp com; or call (734) 776- ter event where he placed ence champions includ bemons®hometownlife.com leagues for T-Ball (ages 4- (grades 3-8) will be from 1716. third in the state last year ed Andrew Ao (Novi), 200 (313) 222-6851 Bf • (*) Observer* Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2012 online at hometownlife.com DICKSON, GIROLAMI, VICTOR • ADAM THOMAS Age 84, of Novi, died February 24, 2012. Beloved husband of v,ew n,ine Age 35 of Westland passed away Gale for 63 wonderful years; Saturday, February 25, 2012 at devoted father of Gigi (Bob) Uof M Hospital, Ann Arbor fol Steel, Jayne (Gary) Hines, Linda y 5i c c ci flQi c ° lowing a courageous battle with (Anthony) Petty, Tom and cancer. Adam was born on May Michael (Lisa); dear brother of 27, 1976 in Dearborn to Robert | . £M ^% ^% £M WM ^^ ^¾ www.hometownlife.con Quin (Doris) Barrett and the late and . Suzanne (nee Nelson) Roland (Nina); cherished grandfa-. Dickson. He-was a graduate of ther of Kirra Steel, Michael Steel, John Glen High School, Class of STOLBERG, Obituaries, Memories & Remembrances L^ Joel Langemaat, Andrea (Patrick) 1994. Adam was a Supervisor at Nichols, Matthew, Anthony Petty ANNBRIGID Service All/Capital Cleaning in II, Quynn Petty and Emma Gale. ex Livonia. Adam is survived by his Age 57, of Farmington Hills, died Funeral service Saturday, March February 24,2012. Ann was born devoted pet, Charlie; mother, 3rd, 2:30 pm, at the Heeney- 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Suzanne; brother Pete; sister-in- April 4, 1954 in Detroit. She is Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 survived by her loving sister, law Angie; uncle to Andrew and Farmington Rd., (b'tw; 9-10 Mile Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday' JoHannah. Cherished grandson of Barbara J. Stolberg and brother, Rds., just N of Grand River), Donald Howard Stolberg; aunts, Grandma Martha .Dickson; downtown Farmington (248-474- CATALLO, LEO nephew of Aunt Sally and Uncle Julia Brigid Howard and Ann 5200). Visitation 12 Noon until O'Hare; uncle, Kenneth Passed away February 25th, 2012, Rick Botzler; Aunt Cindy and the 2:30 service time. In lieu of Robertson; and numerous loving at the age of 96. He was a long Uncle John Rocchi; Aunt Mary flowers memorial contributions cousins and friends. Sadly, she time Livonia resident. Leo got his and Uncle Gary Parker plus may be made to St Kenneth was preceded in death by her first hole-in-one at the age of 90 many loving cousins and friends. Catholic Community CSA Church adoring mother, Mary Howard oji one of Livonia's city courses. Funeral Service will be held at Organ Fund or Fox Run Stolberg in 2005, and her sister, Leo is survived by his loving wife, Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Scholarship Fund, Novi. Mary Margaret in 2009. Miss Margaret; children Albert Lee 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn heeney-sundquist.com Stolberg proudly served on the Catallo (Julie), Thomas Dale at 11:00 am on Friday, March Farmington Hills Historical Catallo (Pauline), Cathy Christine 2nd. Visitation for family and Commission, being the impetus Catallo (Mark McAlpine); grand friends will be on Thursday, for many creative and.innovative BISHOP, MATILDA C. CRIGER, children Darren Catallo (Casey), March 1st from 1-4 pm and 6-8 MARTYNOW, EUGENE projects. For 22 years, Ann served MARIE Heather Catallo, Kevin Catallo pm. Burial will follow at Passed away peacefully in her on the faculty of William Tyndale (Alexandra), Katie Catallo- Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit. 2/27/2012. Survived by wife Betty sleep at her home in Ann Arbor on Age 90, widow of Marvin Criger, College teaching music and also Bauman (Markus Bauman); five Memorial tributes may be made Ann, 3 cnildren, 2 grandchildren February 25, 2012, at 12:30 AM. passed away on February 25, proudly training hundreds of great-grandchildren. Viewing at to the Michigan Humane Society. and 2 great grandchildren. Griffin She was born on September 29, 2012 at Carriage Club, Charlotte, ' young violinists along with her the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral www.howepeterson.com Funeral Home 734-981,1700. 1911 in Hazelton, PA, this North Carolina. She was born on late sister, Mary Margaret through Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., youngest of 12 children of Maty October 19, 1921 in Laurium, their business, Oakland Suzuki Livonia, Thursday, March 4th and Sylvester Jason. Preceding Michigan, daughter of the late Violin. In 1996, they played, from 4-6pm. In leiu of flowers her were her parents, her husband, Ralph and Delia Panattoni. The along with their students, in the memorials are requested to Leader Frank H. Bishop, and her son, youngest of four sisters, she grad East Room of the White House. Dogs for the Blind or Detroit Christopher J. Bishop. She is sur uated from Calumet High School, Ann was an original member of Public Television. vived by her daughters B. Susan Calumet, Michigan, an'd Suomi the Detroit Symphony Youth Bishop, Lydia K. Lotz, Ellen R. Business College, Hancock, Please share a memory at: LEAR, Orchestra,' and also played Viola Bishop, and Kathe.rine A. Michigan. She moved with her www.rggrharris.com • for the Scandinavian Symphony Smathers, and her step-son Daniel family to Plymouth, Michigan VELMA IRENE Orchestra. Ann's interests were F. Bishop; her grandaughters where she worked as an FALCONER, ~* many and varied. For several Brooke Lotz, Jennifer Molina, Executive Secretary for Wayne 82, of Prudenville passed away - WALTER B. Sunday, February 26,- 2012 at years, she worked, alongside her Aimee Smathers, and Lynne Jay; County and later met her husband. mother at the family's interior and grandsons Eric Lotz, Andrew "Age 85, passed away on King Nursing and Rehabilitation ' They were active members of the design firm,. Village Designs, and Molina, Alex Smathers, C.J. January 27 with his Centre with her loving family by . OLDFORD, community and Our Lady Of became a Certified Picture Framer Bishop, and Daniel F. Bishop, Jr., daughters by his side. her side.-Velma was born in Good Counsel Catholic Church. HOWARD A. through Larson Juhl in Chicago, and seven great grandchildren. Walter was born in Detroit on September 28, 1929 to She was an avid bridge player and Age 75 of Plymouth, born March IL.. Ann was also a voracious Early in her teens, Matilda and her Almont, MI on 3/10/26 to Walter the late Ammon and Irene her many activities included lead 29th, 1936, died Feb. 27th 2012. reader of history and religion. She siblings moved to Cleveland, OH. and Antonia Falconer. He attend (Mosher) Crawford. Velma was a ing her children's scout troops,. Loving husband of 48 years to graduated from Farmington High In her early 20"s she worked as a ed Northville High School and home maker for most of her life golfing, and gardening. Upon Patricia. Beloved father of School where she won numerous model and merchandise manager' was a member of the football and worked as a secretary for sev their retirement to New Smyrna Thomas (Beth) Oldford, Martha awards in debate and music, and for Halle Bros, and Milgrim's. team, golf team, and archery team, • eral businesses. She was married Beach, Florida, she was a member McGraw and John (Heather) also attended . Wayne State After her marriage, she moved to where he earned many medals. In in Plymouth on August 31, 1957« of Sacred Heart Parish, as well as Oldford. Preceded in death by University. Hers was a virtuous Birmingham, MI. where she 1944, he graduated early so lie to Glenn Allen Lear, and Glenn the Ladies Golf Club, various daughter Sarah Oldford. Proud and well-spent life. It is suggest found much joy in raising her'5 could join the US Army as a para survives. The couple moved to the grandfather of Clare, Ben and ed that those who wish to honor children. She gave us all good "bridge clubs, the A.A.U.W., and trooper. After his duty, he earned a Prudenville area from Westland Andrew McGraw, Sarah and her memory may do so by making solid values, curiosity, humor, and the. Garden Club in their Bachelor of Science Degree in oyer 12 years ago. Velma was a Sloane Oldford. Dear brother of charitable contributions in her her wonderful problem-solving Fairgreen Country Club commu Biology at Western Michigan member of Houghton Lake Stewart (Linda) Oldford, Martin name to the Farmington Hills ability. When her children were nity. They relocated to Charlotte, University. Walter married Betty Wesleyah Church. Mrs. Lear is Oldford, Marion (Rob) Beatty Historical Commission. Visitation grown, she went back to work as NC several years ago to live Lewis in 1952 and they had three survived by her loving husband of and Larry (Michelle) Oldford. Monday, Feb. 27th, 2-9 pm, with a the Manager of the Maternity closer to their children. Marie was children; Michael, Susan, and over 54 years, Glenn Allen Lear Also survived by 'many loving 7. pm rosary at the Heeney- Department at Saks Fifth Avenue predeceased by her parents, her Teri. Being a fine craftsman, he of Prudenville; one daughter, nieces and nephews. Howard Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 in Troy, MI. She was business sisters, and most recently her hus owned and operated his own Roxanne (Donald) Larson of graduated from Plymouth High Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile savvy and a saleswoman par band. She is survived by her chil remodeling business. Walter's Prudenville; two sons, Kevin School in 1954 and Michigan Rds., just N of Grand River), excellence. She loved music, dren, Nadine Criger Hershey of second wife of 31 years was (Pam) Lear of South Lyon, and State University in 1959. He was downtown Farmington (248-474- traveling, was an avid photogra Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Dane Rosemary Symanski. He built his , Dale Lear of Chelsea; five grand a member of Alpha Gamma Rho 5200). Funeral Mass Tuesday, pher, and enjoyed the wonders of Criger of Charlotte, NC, as well home in Irish Hills, with the help children, Benjamin, Molly, Justin, and served in the Michigan Air Feb. 28th, 10:00 am (in state 9:30 nature. She traveled frequently to as her nieces and nephews. A of his son and step-sons. Walt Mitchell, and Katie; two sisters, National Guard. Howard was am) at Our Lady of Sorrows Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and • funeral mass will be celebrated at loved hunting, golf, airplanes, fly . Vineta Snyder' of Arizona, and active with the Plymouth Jaycees Catholic Church, 23615 Power Florida to visit her children and St. Gabriel Catholic Church on ing, music, and dancing. He also Vera Anderson of Arkansas; two and Plymouth Rotary, serving Rd., Farmington. Interment Holy her niece, Carol Fox. And she had Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:00 loved to laugh and was known for brothers, David (Caroline) with pride and determination in Sepulchre, Southfield. wonderful stories to tell about the AM, 3016 Providence Rd., his practical jokes. He is survived Crawford of Lowell, and William many capacities, including chair century in which she lived. We Charlotte, NC 28211. Interment by his wife, Rosemary, daughters (Mary) Crawford of HougHton man, at the Plymouth Fall will all miss her love, her strength, will be in the St. Gabriel Catholic Susan (Ron) Tipton and Teri (Jim) Lake; and several nieces and heeney-simdquist.com . Festival Chicken BBQ. He was her wonderful smile and that twin Church Columbarium. In lieu of Harrelson, step-children Susan nephews. Funeral services for the co-founder of the Plymouth kle in her beautiful blue eyes. Her flowers, memorials may be made Digue, Steven Symanski, Tim Mrs. Velma Irene Lear will be Junior Community Basketball family appreciates the compas to St. Gabriel Catholic Church. (Kim) Symanski, Ron Symanski, conducted 11:00AM Saturday • League. Howard owned and sionate and skilled care given her Special thanks to the nurses, aids, Stan (Dottie) Symanski, along March 3,2012 from the Houghton operated many local businesses by Dr. N. Cary Engleberg, and the and companions at Carriage Club with 24 grandchildren and 14 Lake Wesleyan Church with Rev. including Stewart Oldford and decades long spiritual support Health Care Center who cared for great-grandchildren. He was pre Bryan Thompson officiating. Sons Builders and Developers, provided by Bishop Bernard J. and comforted her. Heritage ceded in death by his'son, Michael Interment will be in Roscommon Northville Lumber Company and Harrington. The family will Funeral Home / Weddington and Rick Symanski, Bruce Digue, Twp. Cemetery, Houghton Lake. Plymouth Lumber and Hardware. receive friends at Nie Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. and Jessica Digue. A service was Visitation will be held on Friday Howard loved fishing, sailing, his Home, 3767 W. Liberty Street, held at Santeiu & Son. March 2, 2012 at Christler Ann Arbor, MI on February 29, Funeral Home, Prudenville MSU ' Spartans and anything 2012, from 2 PM to 4 PM and Chapel from 4:00 to 8:00PM. Irish. His family and friends will from 6 PM to 8 PM. A funeral Those wishing to make a memori never forget his absolute devo mass will be held at St. Francis of al contribution in Velma's memo tion, easy-going demeanor and Assisi Church, 2150 Frieze ry are asked to consider the thoughtful problem solving skills. Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 on Houghton Lake Wesleyan Church He will be missed by all. March 1, 2012, with visitation Ministries. Christler ' Funeral Visitation at Schrader-Howell from 10 AM to 11AM. The Mass • TOT3HC3S 3CJDF3B 03F Home, Prudenville Chapel is Funeral Home, Plymouth, Fri will begin at HAM. A private serving the family. Condolences March 2nd, 2-9pm, Funeral burial will take place at White can be sent online at Service at St. Kenneth Catholic Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI. YQTOL DLOVKO OME Church, Plymouth Township, Sat. www.christler-holdship.com March 3rd 12 noon. Your UNITED METHODIST PRESBYTERIAN CATHOLIC (U.S.A.) LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD • ST. 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Drake « Halsted) Grady JensenS, (248) 848-1750 Assoc PtstorAbfaoinl at 313-222-2214 or e-mail: 10:30 a.m. Worship & Church School 33015 W. 7 Mile Rtf. •' Livona 48152 8 Faith • Freedom - Fellowship Between Farmington 8, Meniman f> [email protected] Across from Joe's Produce i Rev Mary E. Biedron 248.471.5282 | Senior Minister OWT1 ••"•""" "* ' :M '' ' '"''"'«' "• * > '." /¾1111"»1-111^11 m- • >- -••--• '-• •• M.,...a, l.l.'l II I rflf • B5.(*) THURSDAY, MARCH 1,2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC • HOMETOWNLIFE.COM The Livonia Civic Chorus performs its winter 2011 show. The Chorus' spring show is May 6. By Sharon Dargay show programs raise 28, at the Louis Schmidt The program will include sing...and all of our music O&E Staff Writer money for venue rent Auditorium, Clarencev- music from the 1930s- • has to be memorized for al, a portion of costume ille High School, 20155 50s, such as J Left My concert performance." The Livonia Civic Chorus will hold costs and other necessi Middlebelt, in Livonia. Heart in San Francis For more information its first fundraiser Monday, March 5 ties, in addition to fund The chorus' spring co, Boogie Woogie Bugle about joining the Livonia ing annual scholarships. concert, "Legends" is Boy and Diamonds are a Civic Chorus, its shows — 47 years after its members began Livonia Civic Chorus planned for 3 p.m., Sun Girl's Best Friend. or future fundraisers, singing together. awards two scholarships day, May 6, also at "We don't hold for visit www.livoniacivic- annually to Livonia stu Schmidt Auditorium. mal auditions. We love to chorus.org. It will participate in the Good Neighbor Rewards dents for Interlochen program, 11 a.m.-midnight, at Max and Erma's res Academy or Blue Lake taurant, 37714 Six Mile, Livonia and will earn 20 per Fine Arts Camp. It also cent of sales from supporters' lunches or dinners that gives a scholarship each : day. Patrons must submit an event flyer along with i; fall to a music student at .1 ;>-!: • their bill when they pay for their meals. Flyers are Madonna University. available on the Chorus website, http://www.livoni- "Another thing the acivicchorus.org, at the UPS Store at Five Mile and 501c3 allows us to do Newburgh, from a Chorus member, or call (734) 542- is to apply for possible 9071. • grants from organiza uiii: £$]JM 3£trri] to tto JJ3S3ELM'B U5 C^STSJ pai^ Why did the Chorus wait 47 years to raise money in tions," Gaskill said. "We partnership with a local business? applied for a grant from "The issue is we weren't eligible because we the Livonia Community hometown Mf• weren't a 501c3 organization," said Peggy Gaskill, Foundation. It opens up a publicity chair. "We just acquired the designation in number of doors." the fall. It's a designation from the IRS. Gaskill said the chorus' Featuring "Organizations from Max and Erma's to other res , 45 members chose Max inspire m taurants make that a requirement." : & Erma's for its first The all-volunteer group decided to start the move fundraiser through a sur flMk tarn m ^nt toward becoming a nonprofit, 501c3 organization vey. approximately two years ago. The change creates "We looked on websites more opportunities for fundraising partnerships^and to see what policies were Sprm grants. and saw several restau "We didn't have the tax advantages and designa rants. We did a survey tions for people who make donations," Gaskill "When of members and asked we'd do a'spring show, we'd have a patron section in where they'd want to go Home&Garde our program. We'd ask people to donate money and out to eat to support the we'd put in their name in recognition. Now, if they chorus." chose to do so, they can deduct that donation from their taxes." Upcoming shows The chorus performs two shows every year. Mem In addition to the fund bers who sign up for the fall-winter semester pay $50 raiser next week at Max in dues and sing at a show in December. Those who & Erma's, the Livonia participate in the winter-spring session also pay $50 Civic Chorus will per in dues and sing at a concert in May. form at the Livonia Symphony Orchestra's Scholarships "Water Music" concert, Dues, ticket sales and patron advertisements in the 4 p.m. Saturday, April Don't miss Scarlett & Rhett at the historic REDFORD ISKIT Enjoy our 1928 3^ Barton Theatre Organ CLARKGABIL played 30 min. before each show! VIVIEN LEidft £• Real butter on popcorn Space and Ad copy •& Affordable candy, and deadline is March 26th beverages it Doors open f> one hour . 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(*) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR THURSDAY, MARCH 1,2012 [email protected] / OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8883 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNUFE.COM Add potatoes to the plate for a boost of healthy potassium Do your heart a favor and add the largest and most affordable source of potassium of any vegetable or fruit to your plate — potatoes. Potassium has been shown to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. . In addition to potassium, potatoes, a mainstay of tra ditional diets for centuries", contain essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. At just 110 cal ories, one medium-size (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato has more potassium (620mg) than a banana (450mg), pro vides almost half the daily value of vitamin C (45 per- ' cent), and contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol. . So, craving a burger and fries? Believe it or not, it's easy to make this traditional comfort food into a healthful meal. Use lean ground beef for the burger patty, and skip the cheese to lower saturated fat. Top with healthful veggies, and go light on the condiments to create a well-balanced meal. Even frozen fries are lower in fat and sodium than in the past. For more recipes and serving ideas from the U.S. Potato Board, visit www.potatogoodness.com. Burger and Shoestring Fries This meal is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, pro tein, vitamin C, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate, Vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and copper, and a good source of vitamin A, vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid and calcium. Serves 4 . 1 1 pound lean ground beef (5% fat), thawed IS teaspoon garlic powder. X teaspoon onion powder X teaspoon ground black pepper 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 medium red onion, sliced thinly 4 leaves red lettuce (or other leaf lettuce) 4 whole wheat hamburger buns X pound red potatoes, 8 teaspoons ketchup • . cut into X- inch cubes 2 teaspoons mustard X cup each: chopped red 4 cups frozen shoestring French fries bell pepper and zucchini In a medium bowl, mix ground beef with sea X cup sliced green sonings; shape into patties. Grill or pan fry. Bake onions _ shoestring French fries according to package 2 cups coarsely shred directions. ded 2% or regular sharp To complete the meal, serve with about ¾ cup cheddar cheese blueberry, red raspberry and kiwi medley, or 8 eggs other fresh, frozen, or canned fruit medley, and 3 tablespoons flour . sparkling water with a lemon slice or wedge. X teaspoon baking powder Nutrition per serving: Calories, 490; total fat, 1 teaspoon garlic salt 13g; saturated fat, 3.5g; % of calories from fat, «i .siMV i cup l.ow-fat cottage cheese 24%; % calories from sat fat, 8%; protein, 31g; Preheat oven to 350CF and spray an 11- by carbohydrates, 66g; cholesterol, 65mg; dietary Grilled Potato Dippers 7-inch casserole dish with nonstick cook fiber, lOg; sodium, 670mg. with a Trio of Sauces ing spray> Spread potatoes, pepper, zuc Serve these potato dippers as a side dish or a fun appe chini, green onions and cheddar cheese into tizer at your next gathering. The dipping sauces all use • prepared pan. In a separate bowl, whisk fat-free Greek yogurt as a base and can be made up to 24 together eggs, flour, baking powder and hours ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator. garlic salt. Stir in cottage cheese and pour 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges into prepared dish; stir lightly. Bake for 45 1 tablespoon olive oil minutes or until eggs are puffed, golden Sea salt to taste brown and set in the center. \ Sauces (see below) Nutrition: Calories, 310; cholesterol, • Red Pepper Basil Dipping Sauce: 315mg; sodium, 800mg; fat, 14g; vitamin C, It cup fat-free Greek yogurt 60%; potassium, 379mg; fiber, 2g; protein, X cup roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry 23g. 2 cloves garlic X cup each: sliced green onions and basil leaves Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Tangy '. Caramalized Onion and Chive Dipping Sauce: Tarragon Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil ..•••• 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt 5 cups leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and light green X cup sliced chives or green onion tops. parts only) 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves It cup chopped shallots Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste % cup diced onion • • . Avocado Cilantro Dipping Sauce: • 1 teaspoon salt X cup fat-free Greek yogurt • • X teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 cloves garlic • 3 medium (5.3 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into X cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves X-inch cubes Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins Recipe X tablespoon Jime juice 2 bay leaves. 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 slice whole wheat bread, lightly toasted and torn in to small 1 cup water Place potato wedges in a large bowl with olive .pieces • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 6 ounces each) oil; toss well to coat. Grill over medium-high heat 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (like Frank's, not Tabasco) for 10 minutes, turning once or twice, until light Tangy Tarragon Drizzle: 'A cup non-fat milk ly charred and cooked through. Season with salt' X cup reduced fat or fat-free mayonnaise X cup fat-reduced sour cream and serve immediately with dippers. 6 tablespoons buttermilk 1 tablespoon margarine Red Pepper Basil Dipping Sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon X cup crumbled blue cheese Puree yogurt, peppers and garlic in a blender 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 green onions or small food processor. Add onions and basil and Salt and pepper to taste 2 medium tomatoes pulse on and off until finely chopped, Season to Tarragon leaves for garnish (if desired) 4 celery stalks taste with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt but Center oven rack and preheat oven to 42SCF. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories, 15; ter and olive oil together over medium heat. Place chicken in a saut6 pan, add water, and ' fat, Og; cholesterol, Omg; sodium, 105mg; potas Add'leeks, shallots and onions and stir to com cover. Simmer for 20 minutes and remove from sium, 20mg; carbohydrates, 2g; fiber, Og; sugar, bine and coat with melted butter. Season with pan; let cool slightly. When chicken is cool enough lg; protein, 2g; vitamin A, 15 %; vitamin'C, 15%; salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and to handle, shred using two forks, one in each calcium, 2%; iron, 0%. cook until vegetables are.softened, stirring hand. Caramalized Onion and Chive Dipping Sauce frequently, about 10-15 minutes. While chicken is simmering, prepare, remain Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and Increase heat to high and add chicken broth, ing ingredients: Wash potatoes and slit each one cook over low heat for 20 minutes stirring fre cubed potatoes and bay leaves. Bring mixture lengthwise about 1-inch deep. Place potatoes in quently; let cool. Puree onion and yogurt in a to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high, blender or small food processor until smooth. Add potatoes are soft and tender, about 12-15 min uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly. chives and rosemary and pulse on and off until utes. Remove half the potatoes and set aside. • Slice each potato in half length-wise, scoop out finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pep Add toasted bread and cook until bread begins potato, leaving a 14-inch shell. Mash potato togeth per. to dissolve, about 5 more minutes. Remove er with hot pepper sauce, sour cream, margarine, Nutritional analysis per serving: calories, 40; bay leaves. Puree soup until smooth using a and milk. Fold in blue cheese and shredded chick fat, 2g; saturated fat: Og; trans fat, Og; cholesterol, blender or food processor. Stir in reserved en. Spoon mixture into potato skins slightly dent Omg; sodium, 55mg; potassium, 31mg; carbohy potatoes and evaporated milk. Top with Tangy ing center (to hold fresh toppings after baking). drates, 3g; fiber, Og; Sugar, 2g; protein, 3g; vita Tarragon Drizzle before serving. Place filled potato skins on a 9- by 13-inch bak min A, 2%; vitamin C, 4%; calcium, 8%; iron, 0%. Tangy Tarragon Drizzle: ing sheet and bake about 15-20 minutes until Avocado Cilantro Dipping Sauce Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Sea tops are golden brown. Dice tomatoes and.green Puree yogurt, avocado and garlic in a blender son with salt and pepper. May be covered and onions. Cut celery stalks into four-inch sticks. or small food processor until smooth. Add cilan refrigerated until ready to use. To serve, driz.- To serve, top potatoes with onions and tomatoes. tro and lime juice and pulse on and off until fine zle on soup and garnish with tarragon leaves. Serve celery sticks on the side for scooping pota ly chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Nutrition: Calories, 280; cholesterol, 25mg; to contents. ' Nutritional analysis per serving: calories, 70; sodium, 820mg; fat, 15g; vitamin C, 25%; Nutrition: Calories, 360; cholesterol, 45 mg; fat, 4g; saturated fat, 0.5g; trans fat, Og; choles potassium, 731mg; fiber, 2g; protein, 9g. sodium, 550 mg; fat: 12 grams; fiber: 8 grams; terol, Omg; sodium, 60mg; potassium, 162mg; car protein: 20 grams bohydrates, 4g. — Family Features B9.(*) JULIE BROWN, EDITOR THURSDAY, MARCH 1,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6755 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM REALESTAT FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Report: Metropolitan Detroit housing Nashville market improves in recent months shows The list of housing markets very excited about it. Hopefully rf, , some showing measurable improve .we can sustain the momentum," j^dBr' ^ *» ^^Ifc-SPPPlPP"! ment expanded by 29 metros in Stoskopf added. February to include a total of The index identifies metro- 98 entries on the National Asso politan'areas that have shown • high ciation of Home Builders/First improvement from their respec American Improving Markets tive troughs in housing permits, Index (IMI), released Feb. 6. employment and house pric notes Thirty-six states are now repre es for at least six consecutive sented by at least one market on months. The February index the list. adds some metropolitan areas By Robert Meisner Michael Stoskopf, CEO of that have been particularly Guest Columnist the Building Industry Associa weak; this is due to the f aqt that tion of Southeastern Michigan, the IMI measures improvement Q: I understand that said the market has improved from a bottom, and some of the downtown Nashville is a . recently. "Over the last couple hardest hit markets are showing source of redevelopment, but of months, locations in Michi signs of coming off of extreme do you have any information gan start showing up," he said. lows. Keeping this in mind, nota about it? Those included Grand Rapids ble new entrants to list in Febru and Muskegon. ary include Miami, Fla.; Boston; A: Like many cities, The metro Detroit area Detroit; Kansas City, Mo.; Port including Detroit, there showed up in February's report, land, Ore.; Memphis, Tenn.; and was a mass exodus of for the four counties of Wayne, Salt Lake City. commercial and retail Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair. "The number of improv from "They look at three factors." ing housing markets has ris- downtown Those are sustained improve enfof six consecutive months, Nashville ment in home sale prices, new and-36 states now have at least about 20 home permits, and employment. one metropolitan area on the years ago. "All three of those areas • list," said NAHB Chairman Bob Slowly, have improved consistently," a Nielsen, a Home builder from the improving list shows that these sources to generate a but surely, pleased Stoskopf said. Reno, Nev. "This indicates that the momentum is building list of improving markets. however, "Pleasantly surprised. You despite the many challenges for a housing recovery and A. metropolitan area must retail and hope that the Lions make the that continue to drag on a hous that more buyers and sellers . see improvement in all three Rober______t Meisne_r office playoffs and all of a sudden they ing recovery — including the are starting to feel confident areas for at least six months building do. Hopefully we stay on this . tight lending environment for enough to return to the mar • following their respective list for a while." • i builders and buyers — improv ket," said Kurt Pfotenhauer, troughs before being included development has He had looked monthly at sta ing conditions are slowly but vice chairman of First Ameri- • on the improving markets list. returned to downtown tistics, and found "all of those surely spreading from one hous can Title Insurance Company. Seven markets dropped - Nashville particularly factors are holding. It comes ing market to the next." The IMI is designed to track from the NAHB/First Ameri with the stadia that down to jobs." , "While many of the mar housing markets throughout can Improving Markets Index have been constructed , "Once they get back to work kets on the February IMI are the country that are showing in February as they experi as well as the and they feel secure in that job • far from fully recovered, signs of improving econom enced-softening house pric commuter railroad ..." Typically consumers who the index points out where ic health. The index measures es. These metros include San which offers an feel secure.will begin to move employment, home prices three sets of independent Jose, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; opportunity for people or perhaps "buy a car. and housing production are monthly data to get a mark Kankakee, 111.; New Orleans; to come directly to "That economic activity spurs no longer retreating and have on the top improving Metro Worcester, Mass.; Jackson, the downtown area additional activity. I think that's held above their lowest reces politan Statistical Areas. The Miss.; and Sherman, Texas. have helped revitalize really what we're seeing," Stos sion troughs for six months three indicators that are ana A complete list of all 98 met the area. Of course, kopf said. or more," said NAHB Chief lyzed are employment growth ropolitan areas currently on there is still the In the last six months in the Economist David Crowe. "This from the Bureau of Labor Sta the IMI, and a separate break honkytonk streets four-country metro area, 27,000 is a sign that a large cross sec tistics, house price appreci out of metros newly added t.o filled with bars people have returned to work, tion of the country is starting ation from Freddie Mac, and the list in February, is avail providing-all sorts he said. "That's 27,000 people to turn the corner as local eco single-family housing per able at: www.nahb.org/imi. of music which is a that now have that potential to nomic conditions stabilize." mit growth from the U,.S. Cen major attraction and results in increased buy a home." "The fact that there are sus Bureau. NAHB uses the O&E staff writer Julie Brown contrib latest available data from activity. Also, a new "It's pretty good news, we're nearly 100 markets now on uted to this report. convention center is planned which will also spur development and the increase in -.. • HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-WAYNE -»*;v ****.>-n real estate property values. These are the area residential real 6921 Sylvania Ln ' $350,000 9870 Merriman Rd $65,000 676 Burroughs St $190,000 estate closings recorded the week GARDEN CITY " 30989 Orangelawn St ' $130,000 13200 Cambridge Ct $320,000 29870 Richland St $115,000 46490 Rockledge Dr $280,000 of Nov. 14-18, 2011, at the Wayne 6148 Cardwell St . $93,000 Q: Our board has some 623GilmanSt $65,000 20218 Saint Francis St . . $50,000 REDFORD concern about coyotes and County Register of Deeds office. 31983 Leona St $75,000 9921 Seltzer St $110,000 25280 Five Mile Rd $17,000 Listed below are cities, addresses, 31930 Rosslyn Ave $53,000 15953 Woodring Dr $ 124,000 14210 Breakfast Dr $134,000 other potentially dangerous and sales prices. LIVONIA 9289'Woodring St $125,000' 9103 Dale $35,000' animals entering our 30257 Acacia St $108,000 NORTHVILLE 19512 Garfield $35,000 condominium project. Are 18975 Bainbridge Ave $170,000 16775 Black River Dr $446,000 19452 Lexington $45,000 we, in effect, responsible for CANTON 36184 Fairway Dr $45,000 46597 Crystal Downs W $467,000 '19782 Sumner $45,000 the behavior of indigenous 39580 Cather St' $95,000 20626 Golf Ridge Cir $262,000 39640 Rockcrest Ln $ 115,000 26245 W Six Mile Rd $18,000 35638 Grennada St $110,000 17697 Rolling Woods Cir $448,000 WESTLAND wild animals? 50137 Grant St $227,000 v 5873 Meadovwiew Dr $285,000 18608 Irving St $134,000 16115 Thorndyke Ct $305,000 32250 Hazelwood St $70,000 4242 Monarch Ave $154,000 11100 Karen St > $82,000 39507 Village Run Dr $240,000 32726 Winona St $98,000 A: Generally 289 Selkirk St $145,000 29447 Mark Ln $125,000 PLYMOUTH not. Generally speaking, community associations are not responsible for the behavior of indigenous HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND wild animals — a legal doctrine known These are the area residential real 1431 Washington Blvd $547,000- 35527 Heritage Ln • $78,000 50829 Calvert Isle Dr $463,000 as ferae naturae. estate closings recorded the week 2601 Windemere Rd . $170,000 21246 Larkspur St $118,000 50708 Chesapeake Dr $686,000 FARMINGTON HILLS However, a recent of Nov. 7-11, 2011, at the Oakland BLOOMFIELD HILLS 25890 Clark St $128,000 2735 Ayrshire Dr $200,000 26315 Drake Rd $215,000 24065 Cranbrooke Dr $165,000 ruling in Georgia County Register, of Deeds office. 518Kings!eyTrl $555,000 27948 Gettysburg St $148,000 23485 Winthrop Ct $238,000 poses an inroad into Listed below are cities, addresses, BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP '38887 Holsworth Ct $196,000 SOUTHFIELD the blanket immunity and sales prices. 2816 Birchwood Ct $575,000 30139 KimberlyCt $230,000 15834 Fairfax St $90,000 1042BrenthavenDr $152,000 28634 Kirkside Ln $240,000 28530 Fairfax St $12,000 that community 702 Browning Ct $1,100,000 24829 Lakeland St $185,000 21420 Frazer Ave $19,000 associations Have BEVERLY HILLS 1839 Golf Ridge Dr $137,000 29041 Summerwood Rd $200,000 29809 N Bedford St $85,000 enjoyed. 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