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Fritz gets involved in fundrais­ Just let me do what I need to job in the Westland City Fi­ Over the years, Fritz was ing that aids a range of causes do.” nance Department. After top­ active in the Westland Good- from the Salvation Army to Born in Hawaii, Fritz’s fa­ ping the civil service list, Fritz fellows, served on the local scholarships and holiday assis­ ther was from Michigan and was hired full time in the city LEANNE ROGERS tance to local children. the family moved around dur­ clerk’s office. See FRITZ, Page A2 Westland First Citizen Diane Fritz. Florist receives chamber recognition LeAnne Rogers Staff Writer Back in 1985 when she was in college, Pamela Prough was working too many hours as a Little Caesar’s Pizza manager and applied for a job at a neighboring business, My La­ dy’s Florist. “I was offered a part-time job. It’s a small business — you all do everything. I started learning to do bud vases and arrangements,” said Prough. “I learned how to do it. Appar­ ently, I had a flair for it and BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER didn’t know it.” World War II veteran Bob Sloan of Livonia looks out as the bus enters Arlington National Cemetery. Prough, who earned her business management degree from Eastern Michigan Uni­ versity, still works at My La­ dy’s Florist and, thanks to a nomination from owner Law­ rence Derderian, is being hon­ FLYING ored as Westland Business Person of the Year. In his nomination, Derder­ ian recalled receiving the award himself in 2006 and being embarrassed as he ac­ cepted the honor knowing that HIGH Prough was “the true heart and soul of our florist.” “I don’t know that this was Honor flight recognizes contributions of veterans exactly what I was looking to do but I liked it,” said Prough. Brad Kadrich “I like working with the public. Staff Writer BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER I have a great boss. I like all Bobbie Bradley, president of Talons Out Honor Flight. The group is orld War II veteran Bob Sloan was sure that, be­ dedicated to bringing veterans to Washington, D.C., for a day of honor. See CHAMBER, Page A2 cause his war ended more than seven decades W ago, it had lapsed into our nation’s archives, for­ gotten by most. And after watching the disinterest and, in many cases, disdain with which returning Vietnam veterans were treated, Korean War veteran Jim Berbrich was convinced pretty much no one cared about his war any more, even though it happened a decade before Vietnam. If their shared journey to Washington, D.C., recently taught them anything at all, it taught them one thing for sure: They’re both wrong. See HONOR, Page A14 BIG 10 OPPORTUNITY Talons Out Michigan Honor Flight has scheduled its 10th flight for Sept. 10, and fundraising is underway. Donations can be as small as $10, or an enterprising donor could sponsor 10 veterans for a donation of $5,000. All donations are tax-deductible. LEANNE ROGERS To help, donors can email [email protected]. More informa­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Pamela Prough has been selected as tion is also available on the group's website, http://talonsouthonor- Volunteer Martha Breen of Livonia walks the grounds of the Air Force Westland Business Person of the flight.org. Memorial with Korean W ar vet Eugene Mallia, from Leonard, Michigan. Year by the Westland chamber O bserver & E ccentric © The Observer & Eccentric INDEX hotnelownllle.com Volume 52 • Number 10 Crossword Puzzle.....C2 Jobs...............................C1 Sports..........................B1 A GANNETT COMPANY Education................... A4 Obituaries................... B5 W heels........................C3 53174 4 Homes.........................C4 Services........................ 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YMCA board, the West- people when you are ber of Commerce will presented to Diane Fritz. ber honoring some long­ The doors open at 5:30 land Festival Committee checking IDs,” she said. hold its annual awards The Business Person of time members, the West- p.m. at Joy Manor, 28999 board and a variety of In her nomination of celebration Tliesday, the Year, Pamela Prough land Rotary will be pre­ Joy, east of Middlebelt. other charitable and Fritz as First Citizen, June 21, at Joy Manor. of My Lady’s Florist, will senting their Communi­ For more information municipal groups. former city councilwom- The First Citizen of be honored. That award ty Champion Award. call 734-326-7222 or A member of the su­ an Sharon Scott wrote, the Year, sponsored by is sponsored by Men on The cost is $15 per email westlandcham- pervisory committee at “She is always ready to the Observer & Eccen­ the Move. person which includes [email protected]. the Wayne Westland help where needed and Federal Credit Union for always gives 100 percent. 10 years, Fritz has served She is very kind-hearted on the credit union board and loves her family and of directors for the past friends very much.” Wayne Memorial grad honored by Navy three years. A 50-year Westland Fritz has served on the resident, Fritz has been Aircraft carrier USS Westland Community married to retired city Harry S. Truman (CVN Foundation Board for 13 building director Robert 75) recognized Petty years. Fritz for 25 years. She Officer 3rd Class Sa­ “I’ve volunteered with has children from her mantha Martin of Wayne the community founda­ first marriage and three as the ship’s Warrior of tion since I retired. We grandchildren along with the Day, June 13. have a golf outing and stepchildren and step- Martin is a 2013 Christmas event,” said grandchildren. Wayne Memorial High Fritz. “We used to do a “Westland is my com­ School graduate and has charity poker room. We munity, my city. I raised served in the Navy for raise money for schol­ my kids here. I happen to two years as a dental arships, to help kids dur­ like Westland,” said Fritz. technician. ing the holiday and for Warrior of the Day is the Salvation Army.” [email protected] awarded to sailors dem­ For the past three 734-883-9039 onstrating superior years, Fritz has been a Twitter: @LRogersObserver performance in the line volunteer at Blues, of duty. Truman’s War­ rior of the Day is hand- selected from more than 3,000 sailors and recog­ nized by Human’s Com­ manding Officer Capt. SUBMITTED O b s e r v e r Ryan Scholl. Wayne Memorial High graduate and U.S. Navy Petty Officer Samantha Martin (left) was Martin was selected recently recognized as Warrior of the Day poses w ith commanding officer Capt. Ryan Scholl. Published Sunday and Thursday by Observer & Eccentric Media for her outstanding per­ formance while serving Community Office: as a dental assistant on strated extraordinary contributed to the ship’s fleet. Martin aspires to 29725 Hudson Drive • Novi Ml 48377 • 866-887-2737 board Truman. In just proficiency assisting in dental readiness per­ obtain milestone qual­ Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hometownlife.com one year and six months 526 dental procedures. centage of 99.47 percent, ifications of enlisted air on board, she demon- These efforts directly the highest in the entire warfare specialist. 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