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Happy 5 0 th, Schoolcraft In the 50 years since voters from the school districts of Board OKs smallest Livonia, Plymouth-Canton, Garden City, Clarenceville and later Northville established Schoolcraft College, the school continues to grow, change and invigorate the greater western Wayne and west Oakland landscape. Inside today’s edition is a special supplement produced by the “Observer & boundary changes Eccentric Newspapers,” in collaboration with the college. The section highlights the programs, people and philosophy that By Brad Kadrich schools, but also leaves overcrowding make everybody happy,” said board remain at the heart of this community jewel. Observer Staff Writer situations at Bird and Smith elemen- Secretary Judy Mardigian. “I want to Schoolcraft has had only four Former editor lived taries. disrupt the fewest number of students presidents — Dr. Eric Brander, Dr. C. The only Plymouth-Canton students The board then voted 6-1 to spread possible. I think the district is going to college history, Nelson Grote, Dr. Richard McDowell see page A13 students from Fiegel Elementary, look very different next year.” and currently Dr. Conway Jeffress. who will have to move out of their Each has had the vision and tenacity schools next year will be the ones which the board voted last month to to lead the college through a particular period of growth and attending the closing Fiegel Elementa­ close, to three different elementaries. Third tim e transformation. ry School after the district’s Board of Under the approved plan, originally It took the board three votes to come A history and timeline of the college’s early days can be Education rejected an administration suggested last week by trustee Mike to the final decision. The first motion, found at http://www.schoolcraft.edu/archives/timeline.asp. It's plan to redistrict the remaining 15 ele­ Maloney, 24 Fiegel students will move which came from Trustee Barry an interesting, local snapshot of how the college has changed mentary schools. to Allen Elementary, 92 to Eriksson Simescu, was to adopt the plan recom­ and prospered in the last 50 years. Board members voted 4-3 Tbesday Elementary and 162 to Hulsing. mended by administrators. That option Today's section, however, seeks to give readers a flavor for the so-called Option 4, which moves “These are very difficult decisions of the energy and enthusiasm that surrounds the college, its the fewest students from their home ... no matter what we’re not going to P lease see CHANGES, A2 leaders, staff and students today. It looks at the special pro­ grams that the college has been known for and/or has fostered throughout the last half-century. Be sure to read about the Schoolcraft College Difference Makers (in print and online) —those individuals who have Heise backs made a significant impact in their community professionally or personally over the last 50 years. Schoolcraft has transformed the lives (and hearts) of many over the last 50 years. We are confident it will continue to do ‘smart meter’ so for the next 50 years and beyond. The future is bright for Schoolcraft College.

Susan Rosiek restrictions publisher/executive editor By Matt Jachman Observer Staff Writer A Dairy donation The Plymouth area’s represen­ The owners of Dairy King are doing tative in the Michigan Legisla­ their part to help former employee Abby ture is backing a bill that would Stonerook, who is getting her head restrict the use of advanced elec­ shaved for the St. Baldrick's Foundation tric meters and give utility cus­ $ for children's cancer research. tomers the right to opt out of D a iry K in g hosts a fu n d ra is e r 5-10 using the meters without penalty. p.m. Saturday, April 28, during which all State Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plym- wages, tips and 10 percent of all sales dur­ outh Township, is one of eight co­ ing those hours will be donated toward sponsors of Rep. Tom McMillin’s Stonerook's goal of raising $10,000 before House Bill 5411, which was intro­ the head-shaving event Sunday. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER duced in Febru­ During the fundraiser, Dairy King will Ethan Rose attracted the attention of Major League Baseball with his essay. His parents, ary and is in the be staffed by former employees who Dan and Amy Rose, and sister Libby are pretty proud of Ethan. House commit­ will be volunteering their time to help tee on energy and Stonerook reach her goal. technology. Dairy King is located at 232 S. Main in “We wanted to Plym o u th . weigh in on this Essay helps writer and at least show the utilities that we’re watching Heise Hospice honors them,” Heise said The Rev. Teodor Petrutiu and the Hel­ Tbesday. lenic Cultural Center in Westland hosted meet baseball royalty The debate over advanced a beautiful dinner Monday, April 16, for a meters, also called smart meters, crowd of 170 people to honor top volun­ reached the township last week teers to Angela Hospice. By Brad Kadrich upon himself to circulate petitions, form when the Board of Trustees vot­ Plymouth residents honored included Observer Staff Writer committees and get Lilly to allow the ed down a symbolic resolution Mary Bagnasco games to resume. that asked the Michigan Pub­ for five years of Ethan Rose couldn’t find words to His essay detailed the struggle, using lic Service Commission for a service; Marie express his excitement about meeting the nine principles important to Robin­ close study of the health, safety Beaghan for Sharon Robinson, the daughter of base­ son: courage, determination, teamwork, and privacy concerns surround­ 5,000 service ball legend Jackie Robinson. persistence, integrity, citizenship, com­ ing the meters. The vote was 6-1, hours; Donna Finding words usually isn’t a problem mitment, excellence and justice. with Clerk Joe Bridgman casting Beam ish fo r 10 for 10-year-old Ethan, which is why he “I read it and said, ‘This is a really the only vote in favor. years and 3,000 got to meet Robinson in the first place. cool essay,”’ Robinson said Wednesday The MPSC has been looking Donna Beamish of hours of service; She was at Field Elementary School before speaking to an assembly at Field. into issues related to advanced Plymouth was honored Sandy Canzoneri on Wednesday to present a laptop com­ “The whole point is to help kids under­ meters and is scheduled to for volunteering 10 for 1,000 hours; puter, along with some other gifts, to stand obstacles and barriers are part release its opinion in June. years and 3,000 hours Roy Chapman for Ethan, a fourth-grader who was one of of life, and how my father’s values can of service to Angela 10 years; C aro lyn four winners in a national essay con­ help overcome that. We saw that very Opt-out provision Hospice. She is pictured Duncan for 4,000 test, Breaking Barriers Essay Contest, clearly in Ethan’s essay.” HB 5411 would mandate an with Angela Hospice service hours; sponsored by Scholastic magazine and The essay detailed Ethan’s approach opt-out provision, force utili­ President/CEO Sister Pete Havstad for Major League Baseball. to Lilly, who laid out a path to resum­ ties to take out already-installed Mary Giovanni. five years and Ethan, the son of Dan and Amy Rose ing play for the kids to follow. Ethan advanced meters at custom­ 1,500 hours; Jim of Canton, won the contest for the essay and two friends, Nathan Rock and Jacob ers’ requests, restrict the use Leventis for 15 years; Chris McCaffrey for he wrote about his efforts to get football Matthews, circulated petitions. At Lil­ of information gathered by five years; Georgia Scappaticci for 4,000 reinstated as a recess sport. Field Prin­ ly’s insistence, Ethan also came up with advanced meters to utility pur­ hours; and Susan Stoel for five years. cipal Denise Lilly had stopped the sport a panel of third-, fourth- and fifth-grad- poses only and prohibit utilities At the dinner, volunteers received a heart­ after several students were injured. felt "thank you" from the hospice staff. Ethan, an avid football player, took it P lease see ESSAY, A6 P lease se e METERS, A4

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dents moving out of Bird CHANGES than in Option 2,” Simes­ Continued from page A1 cu said. “It moves few­ er students than (Option Township incumbents join would have made chang­ 2).” es to the boundaries But Trustees Mark Hor­ for every school except vath and Mike Malo­ Field, Bentley, Hoben, ney, who both said they Dodson, Workman, Mill­ believed the district race as deadline nears er and Far rand elemen- should have closed a sec­ taries. ond elementary school, But over the last sev­ said they couldn’t support By Matt Jachman the pub­ trust­ considered invalid. The eral weeks, Bird par­ anything except Option 4 Observer Staff Writer lic safe­ ee, and deadline for people to ents have complained because they believe offi­ ty direc­ Arnold, drop out of the race with­ about being moved out of cials will be making these With just over two tor in first out having their names their school, pointing out same sorts of decisions weeks until the filing Northville elected appear on the ballot is 4 the increase in charter next year. deadline, two incumbents Township, in 1992, p.m. Friday, May 18. schools, which draw stu­ “I’ve said from the have joined the partisan is chal­ have both The partisan primary is dents out of the district, beginning I strongly race for the Plymouth lenging w indicated TUesday, Aug. 7. could relieve the over­ believe... we’re going to Township Board of Trust­ him for Bridgman Kelly they are Office-seekers can also crowding issue, and even be doing this again in six ees. the GOP undecid­ skip the party primary going so far as to point or eight months,” Hor­ Township Clerk Joe nomination. ed about seeking re-elec­ process and run for town­ out Bird parents could vath said. “I’m not com­ Bridgman and Trustee The four-year terms tion. ship office as indepen­ actually choose the char­ fortable sitting across Mike Kelly recently filed of all seven board mem­ TUesday, May 15, is the dents. Like party candi­ ter option themselves. from a parent explaining paperwork to seek re- bers — full-timers Reau­ deadline for hopefuls to dates, independents can That motion failed 5- we we’re moving their election as Republicans me, Bridgman and Trea­ file for candidacy in the get petitions at Bridg­ 2, with only Simescu and child again.” to their respective posts, surer Ron Edwards, plus partisan process. Would- man’s office, and must Trustee Sheila Paton sup­ The fourth, and least and their petitions have part-time Trustees Kelly, be candidates need to collect petition signatures porting it. intrusive option, passed been certified with the Kay Arnold, Steve Mann turn in to Bridgman’s from at least 150, and no The second motion was on a similar 4-3 vote. Mar- minimum number of vot­ and Bob Doroshewitz — office petition signatures more than 300, registered for Option 3, which dis­ digian, Horvath, Maloney er signatures, said Eric expire on TUesday, Nov. from a minimum of 50, township voters. placed fewer students and Vice President Adri­ Bacyinski, the deputy 20, two weeks after the and a maximum of 100, The filing deadline for than Option 2, but still enne Davis voted in favor clerk, Wednesday morn­ general election. people registered to vote independents to get on relieved overcrowding at of it; Simescu, President ing. Edwards has said he in the township. the November ballot is Smith and Isbister. The John Barrett and Paton Kelly and Bridgman, intends to seek a fifth Candidates must also Thursday, July 19, and option also leaves Bird voted against it. both first-termers, join term as treasurer, and file an affidavit of iden­ the withdrawal deadline Elementary using a cou­ “To do Option 4 is irre­ Supervisor Richard Reau- Doroshewitz has said he tity. They can file peti­ is Monday, July 27. ple of portable class­ sponsible, because it me and challenger John is likely to seek a second tions for multiple offices, The general election is rooms and running its art offers no change for next Werth, also Republicans, term. but must leave all but one TUesday, Nov. 6. program from a porta­ year,” Barrett said. “The on the ballot. Reaume is Mann, a former town­ race by the withdrawal ble cart. numbers are solid that we seeking a third term as ship supervisor, police deadline or all their town­ [email protected] need to make room for supervisor and Werth, officer and a two-term ship candidacies will be (313)222-2405 Fewer moving students. Option 3 mini­ Simescu said he could mizes changes, but still have supported the third offers the opportunity for Take-back event helps safely dispose of old prescriptions option, and in fact was in improving instruction.” the minority of a 4-3 vote that defeated the motion. [email protected] Cleaning out the med­ unwanted drug products. local law enforcement now advised that their usu­ “There are fewer stu­ (313) 222-8899 icine cabinet and don’t Medicines can be partners in October. al methods for disposing of quite know what to do dropped off at the depart­ In its three previous unused medicines — flush­ with unwanted or out-of- ment, 9955 Haggerty, just Take Back events, DEA ing them down the toilet or date prescription med­ north of Ann Arbor Road and its partners took in throwing them in the trash icine? The Plymouth next to township hall, almost a million pounds — — both pose potential safe­ C hild C are w ith Township Police Depart­ between 10 a.m. and 2 nearly 500 tons — of pills. ty and health hazards. ment can help. p.m. Saturday. This initiative address­ Four days after the first a G uarantee? 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vice commission, but METERS there’s nothing prevent­ Continued from page A1 ing us,” he said. “The Old Village sales event is Saturday public service commis­ from shutting off elec­ sion, I’m sure, will beat tricity based on cus­ us to a decision.” Bargain hunters and ers rent parking spac­ tomers’ consumption or DTE spokesman Scott flea market fans will es at the Station 885 res­ whether customers use Simons said the com­ head to Plymouth’s Old taurant — at $10 per advanced meters or not. pany has “serious con­ Village on Saturday for space — to sell house­ Opponents have char­ cerns” about the bill. the neighborhood’s annu­ hold goods, collectibles, acterized advanced Although he declined to al yard sale and trunk antiques, furniture and meters have surveil­ discuss many specifics, sale event. more. The trunk sale is lance devices, and Heise the ban on so-called dis­ The hours are 8 a.m. to a fundraiser for the Old said that concern shows incentives for customers 3 p.m. Village Association; sell­ a lack of trust in utilities, who opt out of advanced More than 25 house­ ers can reserve a spot by government and busi­ meters is one such con­ holds and businesses in e-mailing event chair­ ness. cern, he said. the area will be partici­ man Mark Oppat at mop- “I’m worried about “There will be costs pating in the yard sale, [email protected]. big government saying, involved in customers including the Funky Mon­ Maps of the neighbor­ ‘Heise’s used his elec­ who opt out of the pro­ The parking lot at Station 885 in Plymouth's Old Village key Boutique resale shop hood will be available at tricity too much this gram, and we expect to will be packed once again Saturday during the neighbor­ and the Presbyterian most sale locations and week. We’re going to cut be able to recover those,” hood's annual yard and trunk sale. Residents set up sale Thrift store. Sellers set Station 885, on Stark­ him back more,”’ Heise he said. “We’re absolute­ tables in their yards, and sellers from around the area up tables outside to dis­ weather north of Farmer, said. ly convinced in the safe­ rent parking spaces to market their wares. The event is a play their offerings. will be selling coffee and The bill would also ty, security and benefits fundraiser for the Old Village Association. For the trunk sale, sell- doughnuts. prohibit utilities from provided by advanced imposing disincentives meters and we’re looking for declining advanced forward to our custom­ AROUND PLYMOUTH meters. Another mea­ ers being able to reap the sure, HB 5439, would benefits.!’ "Around Plymouth" is designed fee payable at the door. Science Fair. Admission is free. ingministry.net or call OLGC. impose more detailed Township resident to announce upcoming events Contact: E-mail patnancywil- C ontact: RSVP by A pril 24 C ontact: 734-453-0326, restrictions. Bruce Hartdegen, who taking place in the community. [email protected] or calling to Joan Barrett at joan@ olgcparish.net Advanced meters send brought his concerns Items will run on a space-avail- (734) 358-4280. For more info, newmorningschool.com or NEW HOPE DINNER radio signals that allow about the meters to the able basis. Send details to go to www.cantonlions.org. call (734)420-3331. utilities to read them township board last [email protected]. Date/Time: Friday, May 18, ROAD RALLY BOOK SIGNING 6 p.m. remotely, eliminating month, said he’s in favor STEAK FRY the need for meter-read­ of the legislation, but Date/Time: Saturday, April Date/Time: Saturday, April Location: Italian American ers, and can provide real­ added entire communi­ Date/Time: Saturday, April 28; check in at 4:30 p.m., 28, noon to 2 p.m. Banquet Center in Livonia 28, 5 p.m. rally starts at 5 p.m. time tracking of pow­ ties, not just individual Location: Caribou Coffee, D etails: New Hope Center er usage. Utility offi­ customers, should have Location: VFW 6695,1426 Location: Participants 44601 Five M ile, Plym outh for Grief Support hosts a cials tout several advan­ the ability to opt out of S. M ill, Plym outh must solve an advance clue, D etails: Livonia resident Spring Appreciation Dinner tages, including a great­ advanced meters. For D etails: The VFW 6695 provided upon registration, Victoria Zande, an indepen­ to honor Executive Director er usage awareness that customers with health Steak Fry will run until to find out dent artist/author, will be Cathy Clough for her dedi­ can lead customers to concerns, Hartdegen the steaks are gone. All Details: The Plymouth doing a booksigning for her cation and service to the increase energy efficien­ suggested, opting out of proceeds will go to benefit Newcomers & Neighbors writing/poetry preview col­ success and history of New cy, but detractors say advanced meter usage veterans. The event will also host their annual Road Rally, lection handwritten version. Hope Center. Hors d'oeuvres they fear the radiation might not be enough if feature an electronic waste with competing teams racing A ll copies w ill sell fo r $5. are at 6 p.m., dinner's at 7 across town solving puzzles, emitted from the meters surrounding neighbors collection, for no charge. C ontact: For more infor­ p.m., live music from 9-11 participating in fun activities can have negative health have the meters on their C ontact: Gary Kubik, (734) mation visit her website p.m. The event features 459-6700 and enjoying.an evening on - www.victoriazande.com . strolling musician trio and consequences for some homes. the town. The Rally ends at live and silent auctions. Ce­ LIONS EUCHRE people, and that the Bob Sitkauskas, man­ a final dinner party destina­ GRIEF SUPPORT lebrity emcee is WDIV traffic meters are an invasion of ager of DTE’s advanced Date/Time: Saturday, May tion. Early bird discounted Date/time: A pril 30, M ay 7, reporter Ashlee Baracy. privacy. meter program, told the 5, 6 p.m. 9; 7-9 p.m. cost is $20 per person before Contact: New Hope Office township board last week Location: Plymouth Elks March 30, $22 per person Location: Our Lady of at 248-348-0115 or register DTE: 'S e rio u s that DTE is developing Club, 41700 Ann Arbor after that. Entries must be re­ Good Counsel, 47650 N Ter­ at www.NewHopeCenter.net c o n c e rn s ' an opt-out program. Sit­ Road, Plymouth ceived by April 14 to ensure ritorial Road, Plymouth. PET-A-PET kauskas said he wasn’t Details: The Canton Lions a spot in the Rally. Details: The "Grieving With DTE Energy has sure when the utility Club is calling all euchre play­ Contact Melissa at president® Great Hope" workshop Date/Time: Third Saturday installed about 750,000 would begin installing ers in to play in the second plymouthnewcomers.com. offers a prayerful, practical of the month, 10 a.m. Location: Woodhaven Re­ advanced meters in mar­ the meters in the town­ annual Canton Lions Club SCIENCE FAIR and personal approach for kets around the state. ship, but that DTE would Euchre Tournament. Awards individuals who are mourn­ tirement Center in Livonia Date/Time: Friday, A p ril 27, Heise said that, if contact local officials will be given to the top 4 ing the loss o f a loved one. 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‘H idden treasure’ Nature lovers find pleasure along Rouge trail

By Darrell Clem Observer Staff Writer

Westland retiree Jim Paling paused to reflect after finishing his one- hour walk along Canton’s tree-shrouded Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail on a brisk, blustery Monday morning. “It’s a hidden treasure,” Paling, a former Wood- haven High School phys­ ical education teacher, said. “It’s like an oasis in the middle of a bus­ tling place with a million cars.” Paling represents a gradually growing num­ ber of nature lovers who are fond of the 3.5-mile trail, connected since last summer by a series of wooden, pedestrian bridges from Canton Cen­ ter, near Heritage Park, to the 1-275 Metro Trail, just north of Michigan Avenue. “I think it’s definitely getting more use,” Brad Sharp, Canton’s park and facility maintenance manager, said, “but it’s still a good-kept secret.” It’s impossible to gauge the number of users who BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER access the 10-foot-wide Jim Paling, of Westland, frequently walks the Rouge trail, often with his w ife Karen. Users call the 3.5-mile trail, connected since last summer by a series main trail — covered by of wooden, pedestrian bridges from Canton Center, near Heritage Park, to the 1-275 Metro Trail, just north of Michigan Avenue, a "hidden treasure." compacted, crushed stone — or a series of smaller offshoots carved out by the Michigan Mountain Bike Association. LOWER ROUGE TRAIL MAP Exploration station Yet, on any given day, people like Paling, often E l i Canton accompanied by wife A dm in. Heritage g B u ild in g Karen, a former Wayne Park \\ Memorial High dance Canton and physical education Public teacher, can be found Library exploring the winding ^Summit Pk Palmer Rd Palmer Rd trail that beckons as a reprieve from the bus­ tling, traffic-clogged world outside. Paling parked his vehi­ cle at a trail head parking Sycam ore lot where Morton Tay­ Loop lor dead-ends north of Michigan Avenue, and he trekked Monday to the W e tla n d Haggerty Road area and A rea back. Other users access the path at other points. «** “We used to run our dog n it »»* (Sammy, a German shep­ herd) out here three or four times a week before we had to put him down H ickory last summer,” Paling said. tv/Vichig30 The couple has contin­ ued to visit the trail, and they intend to return with a new dog they haven’t MUM Main Trail Q Picnic Area u m m Paved Sidewalk yet gotten. They’ve Lower Rouge River O Trail Head m ill Future Lower Rouge Trail explored the trail as far Q Parking ■5 [ Bridge Location and ID # Lower Rouge Parkway west as Sheldon and east (JD Restrooms Pedestrian Crossings Wetland Area ■ (traffic does not stop, use caution) to the 1-275 Metro Trail, 1-275 M etro Trail a paved pathway used by bicyclists, roller-skat­ ers, joggers and leisurely walkers alike. bridges.” er Demonstration Project After Paling had fin­ and the Michigan Depart­ ished his walk along Pristine nature ment of Transportation. the Lower Rouge trail, Sharp credited the Can­ Trail users have learned a younger couple could ton Public Works Depart­ to bring their mosqui­ be seen headed toward ment, led by Manager to repellent certain times the path with their dog, a Bob Belair, with spear­ of the day, yet it’s a small black Labrador retriever. heading plans for the price to pay for a slice “It’s a fantastic trail,” trail more than a decade of pristine nature not Paling said. “It’s away ago. Local officials far from bustling thor­ from all the noise, down tapped into grant dol­ oughfares like Ford A Red Admiral butterfly in a river basin. Even lars and help from sourc­ Road, known as one of sits on a flower next to the when it’s hot in the sum­ es such as the Michi­ Michigan’s most traffic- hiking trail. mer, there’s shade along gan Natural Resources clogged places. the trail. They’ve done Trust Fund, Wayne Coun­ Sharp, Belair and oth­ the word about the trail a real nice job with the ty’s National Wet Weath­ ers have tried to spread to people who appreci­ ate nature — and perhaps who need a little break from hurried lifestyles. Canton occasionally sponsors special events such as Sound Garden, bringing in musicians and artists who spread out along the trail to play sax­ ophone or acoustic guitar, or to paint a Rouge River scene. One such gather­ ing last October drew an ♦ estimated 300 visitors. There’s plenty of room along the trail to find sol­ itude even during special ♦ events. Most days, though, the number of trail users is substantially smaller. Common Teasel along the walking path. Either way, it’s a place that keeps people like which offered not a hint ferent world,” he said, Jim Paling coming back. of Canton’s 90,000-plus He smiled Monday as he residents. [email protected] The trails of the recreation area include a footpath that follows the river. took in his surroundings, “It’s like being in a dif- (313) 222-2238 ♦ t fk A * > i online at hometownlife.com LO C AL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 26, 2012 (CP) A9 Hindu Temple, Interfaith group conclude health fairs

By D arrell Clem A diverse Observer Staff Writer group of nurses and Amid spiraling health­ volunteers are care costs and economic among those roadblocks to insurance who helped coverage, Canton faith- out during based groups have con­ the Interfaith cluded a series of free Commu­ health fairs that brought nity Outreach's medical attention to hun­ health fair. dreds of area residents. The Hindu Temple of Canton celebrated the second phase of its 10th annual health fair Sun­ “The most wonder­ Hospital became involved day by drawing an esti­ ful way to describe what in ICO’s effort along with mated 400 people who fol­ happened at our event doctors, dieticians, nurs­ lowed up earlier blood PHOTO COURTESY OF SUMAN RAVAL is that so many faiths es, physical therapists screenings with consulta­ Another crowd shows up for the second phase of a free health fair sponsored by The worked side-by-side and yoga instructors tions involving more than Hindu Temple of Canton. to serve the communi­ from a variety of facili­ 65 health-care profession­ ty together,” Graham- ties including Oakwood als such as physicians, ventive measures to fend Oakwood Annapolis Hos­ of people during an event Hudak said. Annapolis Hospital. pharmacists, nutrition­ off spiraling health-care pital. based at Geneva Presby­ ICO’s health fair ICO’s event came after ists, dentists and physi­ costs and suffering by Saying the health fair terian Church. involved representa­ the organization earli­ cal therapists, said health making meaningful life­ benefited “a diverse “The event serviced tives from the Canton er marked the 10th anni­ fair committee Chairman style changes with help cross-section of the com­ approximately 50 peo­ Mosque (Muslim Com­ versary of 9/11 by assem­ Jatin Desai. of a rich cross-section of munity,” Desai said “we ple of all cultures and munity of Western Sub­ bling diverse religious “The turnout was a willing professional con­ believe we are making religions,” ICO mem­ urbs), the Hindu commu­ groups last September at record in the rich histo­ sultants free of charge,” significant inroads in ber Anne Marie Graham- nity, St. Thomas a’Becket the Canton Mosque. ry of The Hindu Temple he said. attaining our principal Hudak said. Catholic Church, Geneva “We look forward to health fair,” Desai said, Desai called the 10th goal” of helping area resi­ Attendees of ICO’s inau­ Presbyterian, the Plym­ having more of these commending township annual event “an evolv­ dents with health care. gural health fair bene­ outh Falls and Canton- events to serve the sur­ and state elected officials ing community outreach Meanwhile, anoth­ fited from free health based Singh Sabha Sikh rounding communities who attended to offer effort” sponsored by The er local group called the screenings and informa­ gurdwaras and Christ the and those in need,” Gra- their support. Hindu Temple of Canton, Interfaith Community tional sessions intended Good Shepherd Lutheran ham-Hudak said. ‘“The principal goal is the Michigan Associa­ Outreach completed its to teach people ways to Church. to enhance awareness in tion of Physicians of Indi­ first free health fair Sat­ adjust their lifestyles to The Canton Community dclem@hometownl ife.com the community about pre- an Origin, or MAPI, and urday by helping dozens become healthier. Foundation and Oakwood (313) 222-2238

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PLYMOUTH CHAMBER CHAT Scholarship goals With a couple of weeks to go, the Plymouth Com­ munity Chamber of Commerce is more than halfway toward its goal for funding the Student Citizenship Scholarships. Donations received, according to information pro­ vided by the chamber, came to more than $3,700, well over halfway toward the $5,000 goal set for May 2. These scholarships will be based on student’s commu­ nity service only and up to five $1,000 scholarships will be given. A selection committee will pick one student each from Canton, Plymouth and Salem high schools, the Starkweather Alternative High School and a non-P- CCS high school student who lives in the district. Contributors will be recognized on the Chamber’s web page and at Showcase Plymouth on May 14. Dona­ tions need to be received by May 2. To access a dona­ tion form, go to the following link on the chamber’s web site at www.plymouthmich.org/chamber/student- citizenship-scholarships.

Showcase Plymouth Volunteers pack food Saturday at Comcast's Plymouth Township call center, which is also a regional headquarters, dur­ Exhibit spaces for the Showcase and Taste of Plym­ ing Comcast Cares Day, in which employees and their family members devote service hours to a number of Michigan outh, set for 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, are going nonprofits and charitable organizations. The food will be sent to emergency food banks and needy families through the quickly. Exhibit space pric­ Kids Against Hunger Coalition. es are $110 or $135 (pre­ mium) and includes a 6’ x 3’ skirted table. This is a great opportunity to mar­ ket your business to resi­ Comcast employees pitch in dents and local business­ es. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact the Chamber at (734) 453- 1540 or e-mail teri@plym- during annual service week outhmich.org. Cancella­ tions must be received by May 10. By M att Jachm an ter in Plymouth Township, community organizations senior vice president for Showcase Plymouth Observer Staff Writer which is also a region­ such as Focus: HOPE, the Comcast in Michigan, in a takes place at The Inn at al headquarters, plus the Urban League, City Year press release. St. John’s, 44045 Five Mile Comcast Corp. employ­ call centers in Ann Arbor Detroit and the Motor In addition, the Com­ (at Sheldon) in Plymouth. ees and their family mem­ and Sterling Heights, vol­ City Blight Busters. cast Foundation, a com­ Showcase & Taste of bers helped clean up Old unteers on Saturday pack­ The Old Redford-based pany charity with a focus Plymouth attracts 600-800 Redford and packaged aged food that will be dis­ Blight Busters focused on community service, attendees from the commu­ food for emergency food tributed to needy families its efforts on deconstruct­ digital literacy and lead­ nity and member business­ banks among other efforts through the Kids Against ing a blighted house in ership development, will es, features 90 total exhibi­ Saturday as the media Hunger Coalition. Emer­ Detroit. Some volunteers provide grants to part­ tors including 20 restaurants, sees Community Service company market its 11th gency food banks in Jack- donated blood Saturday ner nonprofits on behalf Awards presented to 20 honorees, and each exhibitor Comcast Cares Day. son, Lansing, Muskeg­ through the American of the company’s volun­ can bring three people. Saturday was the cul­ on and Grand Rapids also Red Cross. teers. The 10 previous mination of Comcast were helped by Comcast “Comcast Cares Day is Comcast Cares Days have Speed networking employees’ yearly effort volunteers. about coming together resulted in more than 2.1 The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce to boost neighborhood More than 2,700 area to have a positive impact million volunteer hours hosts a speed-networking event at the chamber office, and school projects by Comcast employees, their on our communities, and and more than $10.5 mil­ 850 W. Ann Arbor Trail, 8-9:15 a.m. Friday, May 4. donating their time; proj­ family members and I am truly proud to join lion in grants. Speed Networking is like Speed Dating for business­ ects at some locations friends volunteered dur­ my fellow employees as es. With Speed Networking, members will have the began April 16. ing the week, partner­ we continue in that mis­ [email protected] opportunity to meet approximately 20-25 businesses in At Comcast’s call cen­ ing with volunteers from sion,” said Tim Collins, (313) 222-2405 one hour. This structured networking event will allow you to meet most of the people in the room and within two minutes learn about each other’s companies. RSVP for the event by calling (734) 453-1540 or e- mailing [email protected] Call 734-464-3251 PLYMOUTH BUSINESS BRIEFS for an appointment

Grant requests W orld class cardiologists - Michigan’s Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions is seeking Detroit area non-profit organizations in need just ^roui/it covt/ier. of financial grants of up to $2,500 each to support local community improvement activities. The money must be used to directly benefit the com­ munities served by the Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions, including those in Plymouth. Nonprofit organizations that wish to apply must sub­ mit a written grant request of no more than two type­ written pages by Friday, July 13. The request must include the name of the organization, contact infor­ mation, website address if available, 501(c)3 num­ ber, organization’s mission, requested amount of up to $2,500, complete description of how the funds will be used within 12 months of receipt, and the estimat­ ed number of people who will directly benefit from the grant. Grant recipients will be recognized at the annual Metro West Chapter Charity Golf Outing to be held at the Northville Hills Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 16. Organizations interested in receiving more details about grant submissions are requested to e-mail [email protected]. Better hearing Miracle-Ear hearing aid centers nationwide, includ­ ing centers in the Plymouth area, will give away a Kin­ dle Fire - at no charge - with all qualifying Miracle- Ear hearing aid purchases during the month of May. The promotion is designed to coincide with Better Hearing and Speech Month, an annual awareness cam­ paign sponsored by the American Speech-Language- The physicians and staff at Advanced Cardiovascular Health Specialists, P.C. provide Hearing Association, and to encourage people to visit their local Miracle-Ear store for a free hearing test. comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art medical environment. Robert Grodman, DO, The theme of this year’s Better Hearing and Speech Month campaign is “Connecting People through Com­ Salwan Anton, DO and Raymond Gadowski, DO are board-certified cardiologists and munication,” according to Wendy Crespo, audiologist are on staff at Providence Hospital. They are passionate about heart health and offer for Miracle-Ear. “Communication is so natural to most of us that we prevention techniques, diagnostic services, treatment and rehabilitative services for may take it for granted,” said Crespo. “But communi­ cation between people requires a speaker and a listen­ patients with adult cardiovascular disease. It's good to know that the physicians and staff er. As the ability to be a ‘listener’ erodes over time for people with hearing loss, communication may break at Advanced Cardiovascular Health Specialists, P.C. provide exceptional heart care that you down, leading to isolation. Recent research has shown that this can have far-reaching effects.” can trust. For an appointment, call 734-464-3251. For more information about Miracle-Ear in the Plymouth area, please visit http://www.miracle-ear. com/. Business news From the desks of the Plymouth Downtown Develop­ ment Authority: S C jO H N • Simply the Best, a $10 boutique, will be moving to P r o v i d e n c e P r o v i d e n c e the south end of Forest Ave soon. Everything in the HEALTH SYSTEM’ ♦ store will be $10, including watches, bracelets, rings, earrings, sunglasses, gadgets and handbags. A PASSION f o r HEALING Owners hope to be open by June 1, and are looking for two or three good employees. Contact Andrea at [email protected] • Creativibe Design & Marketing will hold a grand Advanced Cardiovascular Health Specialists, P.C. opening at its new downtown Plymouth location on 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 105 May 1 from 4-6 p.m. Creativibe owner Brett Wilson has actually been in business for six years, but this is Livonia, Ml 48154 his first while located downtown. Creativibe is locat­ 734-464-3251 ed at 338 S. Main. There will be a ribbon cutting and refreshments will be served. * f r /' r* i online at hometownlife.com LO C AL NEWS Observer^ Eccentric | Thursday, April 26, 2012 (CP) A11 Senior couple to receive Wayne State degrees

By Ken Abramczyk in the social problems they needed a mature Wayne State with the stu­ Observer Staff Writer of countries. One of the woman,” Dorothy said dents. They are appre­ speakers at the confer­ with a smile. ciative of seeing an older Harold and Dorothy ence was Fidel Castro, person in their classes.” Dunne view life as an Harold said. Sharpening skills When asked what they educational journey and Harold wants to return Both believe their con­ would say to someone a lengthy course in self- to Cuba on another tinued studies and edu­ who says they are too old improvement. Department of State- cation keep their minds to go to college, Harold And they are real- approved trip. “We sharp and slow aging. replies: “Nonsense.” life proof that pursu­ enjoyed it, so I thought “The older you get, the Dorothy added, “You ing dreams and passions I’d better learn Spanish more active you have are never too old to never takes a back seat and go back to school,” to be,” Harold said. “It learn. If we weren’t to time. Harold said. The couple keeps my mind active doing this, I don’t know On May 7, Dorothy, 78, BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER has also traveled to Mex­ and keeps my writing what we would do. We and Harold, 82, will take Dorothy and Harold Dunne will graduate from Wayne ico. active. get up, get dressed, go to another step on that road State University in May. While Dorothy attend­ “We really don’t asso­ school and we are able to of lifelong learning when ed school, she managed ciate with people our exchange ideas.” they receive bachelor of Seven Mile and Wayne Dorothy decided to to pick up jobs in a few own age. We would rath­ arts degrees from Wayne roads in 1981. They met attend school in 2000 to commercials for Health er mingle with people in [email protected] | State University. and married in Cali­ learn more about the act­ Alliance Plan and DMC, their 20s, 30s, and 40s. (313) 222-2591 | Twitter: ©Ken- Dorothy will receive fornia, moved to Red- ing craft and theater. getting work “anytime I’ve enjoyed the time at Abramcz her bachelor of arts ford, moved back to Cal­ “It was kind of a joke degree in theater with a ifornia, then returned on my part,” Dorothy minor in Spanish, while to Michigan, moving to said. “I acted in commu­ her husband Harold, 82, Farmington for a short nity theater. My husband will receive his bachelor period and then Livonia. said, ‘You are darned CITY OF PLYMOUTH of arts in Spanish. good at what you do, but Harold’s degree is his 'A little polishing' you need a little polish­ ORDINANCE NOTICE third. He earned a bach­ Dorothy credits a trip ing.’” elor of arts in sociology to Greece in 2000 where “I thought it was a joke, so I said, ‘I’ll just go to 2012 Season Grass, Weeds and Property Maintenance Code will be strictly from WSU in 1979 and she performed with a enforced. a juris doctor from the theater group in drawing Wayne State.’ I didn’t Grass and Weeds Wayne State Universi­ her to theater and acting. think they’d accept me, ty School of Law in 1983. She went with a group but they did.” Section 302.4: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds Dorothy will be getting from the University of Harold returned to or plant growth in excess of eight (8) inches in height. Weeds shall be defined as all her first baccalaureate Detroit Mercy Theater school after a trip to grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees and shrubs as further delineated Cuba in 2002 for a con­ in Section 18-751 of this Article, provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated degree. Department to perform flowers and gardens. The couple married 61 in Medea. Dorothy was a ference with attorneys years ago and moved to member of a Greek cho­ on international law. Sec. 18-752: Duty to cut. It shall be the duty of every owner, occupant, or person their Livonia home near rus. Harold was interested having charge of any land within the city to cut down or cause to be cut down and destroyed all noxious weeds prior to May 15 in each year and to again destroy same prior to August 1, and as often as may be necessary to prevent same from going to seed or exceeding a height of eight inches, on the average. (Code 1982, 9.62; Ord. No. 86-3, 2,3-17-86; Ord. No. 2006-2, 2, 7-17-06) Make a good garage sale GREAT Sec. 18-753: Cutting by city. If any owner, occupant or person having charge of any land within the city shall refuse or neglect to cut and destroy all noxious weeds as provided in this division, then the city manager shall cause the land to be entered upon ONLINE MAPPING — CALL 1-800-579-7355 by city employees for the purpose of cutting and destroying such weeds and such entering upon shall not be deemed a trespass. (Code 1982, 9.63) Property Maintenance MICHIGAN MODERNISM Sec. 18-230: Standards for maintenance of premises. All premises in the city shall be maintained in accordance with the following provisions: h o n 2 0 1 2 f (1) No machinery, equipment, vehicles, lumber piles, crates, boxes, building blocks, furniture, recreation equipment or other materials either discarded, unsightly or X I AAPRIL P R I L 228&29 8 & 2 9 * showing evidence of a need for repairs, with or without a current license, shall be stored, a Southfield Civic Center parked, abandoned, or junked in any yard; and should such use of land occur, it shall be |J3 Evergreen Rd at Civic Center Drive deemed a nuisance. This section shall not apply to construction material while such material is being actively used in the construction of the premises. Ml;------J i vv/vy,vv/..IV1ii:c hii.'gjainMlodJerfnilsjm^^o.mj LINDA LANGMESSER, CMC V .M City Clerk Publish: April 26, 2012 o e o b 774432_3 x6

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BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Plymouth Planning Commission plans to deal “ Find a shelter that has “ To give them lots of “ I guess I would just “ Buy a firearm. That’s with the Daisy Wall again at its May 9 meeting. lots of food. Probably a cake.” hide out somewhere, the only answer.” Walmart — they have Rochelle Vanover have a bunch of canned Neil Nordhaus everything you need.” Berkley food in stock." Plymouth Township Kayla Vantil Nathan Mentley Wall wars Dearborn Ypsilanti Decision, and plan, for Daisy wall needed LETTERS rather than helping the 1 percent Besting a fool WHAT DO YOU THINK? It’s time for the Daisy Wall saga in I had intended to write a scath­ or scoring political points would Plymouth to come to a close. We welcome your Letter to ing rebuttal to the written attack be a little more selective in their Mark Malcolm, the CEO of Tower the Editor. Please include rage, but we are talking Republi­ on our school district by George your name, address and Automotive who has been working with the can here. Plymouth Preservation Network to pre­ Belvitch (Letters to the Editor, p h o n e n u m b er fo r verifica­ serve the wall in some form, told Plymouth April 19). tion. We may edit for clarity, Mitch Smith planning commissioners recently of plans However, I had second thoughts space and content. Submit Canton to turn the wall, the last remaining rem­ when I remembered something le tte rs by th e follow ing for­ Appreciate teachers nant of the former Daisy Air Rifle factory, my dear old pappy used to say: m ats: into a pavilion with an adjacent park. "There is no honor in besting a Web: www.hometownlife.com As we embark on Teacher Ap­ It’s time for the commission to let them fool." Mail: Letters to the Editor, Plym­ preciation Week (May 7-11), an try. Therefore, I'll just say that he is outh Observer, 615 W. Lafayette, encouraging new poll conduct­ Second Level, Detroit, Ml 48226 The wall has been a thorn in the side for wrong, wrong, wrong. ed by Everest Institute indicates the developer of the stalled Daisy condo­ Fax: (313) 223-3318 that young adult Michiganders James Huddleston minium project since its inception. The E-mail: bkadrich@hometownlife. do, in fact, hold educators in Canton current development agreement requires com. very high esteem. A majority Blog: You may also let your Joseph Freed and Associates to use the of the 500 Michigan students wall as part of a four-unit condominium Shocking hypocrisy opinions be heard with your own and young adults polled — 55 building, but Freed officials have argued The recent flap over the "Buf­ blog at hometownlife.com. for months that its poor condition, and fett" bill again revealed the ab­ D eadline: Letters should be percent — said at least one of the downturn in the ject hypocrisy of the Republican received by 9 a.m. Monday to be their teachers made a significant Planners did housing market, Party. The Repubs whined that published in the Thursday edi­ difference or contribution to make doing so impos­ tion. their success. recently give the bill, a step toward fairness in sible. the tax code, would not elimi­ Few other professionals touch Freed a little Planners have been nate the deficit although no one that commenced in its wake? as many people as teachers do, m ore flexibility reluctant to let Freed ever said that it would. Republicans thought this to be and when young people can out of that part of such a travesty that a congres­ say a teacher has been a major, to work with the agreement, Point is, estimates are that the sional commission was convened positive influence in their lives, o w n e r s o f and the Plymouth rule, affecting slightly more than 200,000 taxpayers and a minus­ to investigate. According to it dramatically reinforces why the occupied Preservation Network has pushed cule number of small businesses, my math, the added revenue educators should not only be t o w n h o u s e hard for the wall to would generate some $4.7 bil­ from the Buffett bill, had it been appreciated for their efforts this condominiums be preserved as some lion annually, an amount catego­ passed, would have been nine week — but all year long. part of the project. times greater than the amount To my fellow educators, o v e r t h e rized as a pittance by Republican Planners did recent­ politicians and pundits alike. lost with Solyndra in year one. thank you for all that you do to future of the ly give Freed a little Does anyone recall the so- Problem is, 10 years down the educate and inspire today's stu­ project while more flexibility to called Solyndra "nontroversy" road, the bill for Solyndra will still dents. Your contribution to our work with owners of where the staggering sum of be half a billion and the benefit community is invaluable. Keep keeping open the occupied town- $500 million was lost when the accrued from the Buffett bill up the great work. opportunities house condominiums Liana Lusson over the future of the solar panel producer went bank­ would have totaled $47 billion. to preserve the president, Everest Institute- project while keeping rupt after obtaining a federal Seems as if those really con­ Southfield historic wall. open opportunities to loan guarantee and the howling cerned with cutting the deficit preserve the historic wall. Keeping the wall in its current form has long been a lightning rod to those who STAFF COLUMN want it saved, and to those who think it’s an eyesore and, perhaps, a safety haz­ ard. But Malcolm told commissioners at their last meeting his group’s plan not Field narrow ed, cam paign will d-r-a-g on only saves the wall but offers an attractive addition to the area. It is also, he said, the only option that can be completed within o Michigan native Mitt Rom­ their swords. At the same time, there is a the year. ney, a venture capitalist and Campaign ads will be called market for overdoing it: The That’s what we like about the plan: It the former governor of Mas­ “over the top” and “below the cable television desk-pound- Ssachusetts, has outlasted and out-belt,” Sarah Palin, Joe the Plumb­ ers on both sides of the spec­ might be the quickest solution to both the spent his Republican rivals and trum have devoted followings, eyesore and safety problems caused by er and the guy from whatshis- pretty much sewn up his party’s name’s last campaign will weigh the candidates’ advertising the aging wall. presidential nomination. Is any­ in, there will be endless spec­ budgets are gold mines, and The project comes with a cost, an esti­ one really surprised? ulation about Romney’s run­ there is no shortage of ranters mated $250,000. The developer originally President Barack Obama, who ning mate, and I’d like to have on the Web jabbering about offered some $120,000 to knock the wall appears not to a dime for every time I’ll hear everything from Obama’s down; the Plymouth Preservation Network have any Demo­ the words “pivot,” as in: “Rom­ birth certificate to Romney’s has said it has received pledges for the cratic challeng­ ney’s got to pivot toward indepen­ religion to both candidates’ rest. ers (he actually dent voters,” or “on message,” as dog stories (Obama has one The planning commission made it clear has five, but you in: “Obama’s got to stay on mes­ now, too). at its last meeting what it wants: “Our won’t see much sage.” In many countries, an elec­ instruction to (Freed) is to come to the about them in Saturday Night Live and come­ tion of comparable magnitude (May 9) meeting ready to talk financials. the mainstream dians like Stephen Colbert and will wrap up in six or eight Our intent is to hammer out the details of media), has long Jon Stewart will have plenty weeks, and the government, an amended PUD,” commission chair Jim Matt___ Jachman had a lock on his of fodder, their satire perhaps the media and the populace Mulhern told us. party’s nod, and touching nearer the truth of the will move on. Here, the cam­ Mulhern said planners’ intention is to he’s been in general-election spectacle than the so-called seri­ paign cycles seem to lengthen hammer out wording of an amendment to mode for months. ous coverage. with every presidential term, the PUD that would allow Freed to pass Now, after a campaign that And just wait until we get to the and although people complain off responsibility for the wall to the PPN. seemingly began the moment party conventions. about it, there aren’t any signs Whatever they decide needs to meet at Obama was inaugurated more Our presidential election sea­ that it’s going to change. least one criteria: It needs to be safe. The than three years ago, we can look son is entirely too long and waste­ I understand the candi­ forward to six more months of ful, sapping time, money and oth­ dates’ need to seek support­ wall just appears unsafe in its current even more intense electioneering er resources that could be put ers in every city and hamlet, condition. If the wall can be incorporated and all the attendant bloviation, to better use. Sound bites are frame their messages (ad nau- into a park or pavilion that is both safe exaggerated controversy, manu­ repeated again and again, the seum), tout their accomplish­ and contributes aesthetically to the devel­ factured outrage, horse-race-call- candidates perform breathtak­ ments, broaden their base and opment, that’s a win-win for everyone. ing and other silliness that pass­ ing verbal contortions as they try raise tons of cash. And while es for election coverage. We may to appeal to every possible group common sense suggests the even hear about some issues. and interest, and the wheels of campaign that has been doing Wake me up if they visit Plym­ federal legislation, already slow, these things the longest and outh. grind nearly to a halt as re-elec- most consistently would also Doubtless there will be speech­ tion-seekers from the president be doing them the best, doesn’t es big and small, pundits who down devote much of their time a restless, cynical electorate dissect every word and repeat .to glad-handing and fundraising, indicate we’ve passed a point themselves on the next network, and work studiously to avoid any of diminishing returns? O b s e r v e r countless photo ops, polls that A GANNETT COMPANY whiff of controversy. change with the hour, controver­ No wonder people are dissat­ M att Jachman is a reporter for Brad Kadrich, Grace Perry, sial Twitter feeds, the occasional isfied and turned off by the pro­ the Plymouth Observer. He can be Community Editor Director of candidate gaffe and maybe even cess. Can anyone paying the bar­ reached at (313) 222-2405 or via Susan Rosiek, Advertising a campaign scandal or two, with est bit of attention still be unde­ e-mail at mjachman@hometownlife. Executive Editor loyal staffers ready to fall on cided? com.

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By Tim Richard Despite all the local battles Guest Columnist over the college’s existence, bond issues, purpose and union­ t’s amazing that Schoolcraft ization, one thing has been con­ College ever built a campus stant over more than 50 years: and opened its doors at all 50 the support of the governors. Iyears ago. I’ve already mentioned Wil­ Most community colleges liams and Swainson from the had a definite geographic base. early 1960s. A big thanks goes Some, like Highland Park, Dear­ to William G. Milliken, whose born and Benton Harbor, were 14 years at the governor’s desk spawned by a K-12 school dis­ were preceded by a term at his trict. Others, like Oakland and hometown community college in Kalamazoo Valley, were county­ IVaverse City and by his advo­ wide inventions. cacy of expanding community Schoolcraft was unusual— colleges in the early 1960s as a a cooperative venture of five rebellious moderate Republican school districts forming a team. in the Legislature. There were six at first—Livo­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Democrat Jim Blanchard and nia, Plymouth, Clarenceville, PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE ARCHIVES The Bell Tower is a landmark on Republican John Engler had Garden City, Redford Union and Former O&E editor and reporter Tim Richard (right) was awarded an the Livonia campus. It is 90 feet soft spots in their fiscal hearts South Redford. The publisher honorary degree from Schoolcraft in 1980. Trustee Harry Greenleaf tall. The Carillon Bells were pur­ for community colleges, as did of the Redford Township News (member of the board of trustees from 1977 to 1995) is at the podium. chased by Floyd Kehrl for $6,500. Democrat Jennifer Granholm. killed the “scheme,” as he called Schoolcraft's second president. Dr. C. Nelson Grote, is standing behind The five small bells are from Current Gov. Rick (the Tough it, gunning down RU’s and SR’s G reenleaf. schools in th e fiv e local K-12 dis­ Nerd) Snyder says he earned participation. The other four dis­ tricts which comprise the College three degrees in six years (BGS, tricts formed the college under District — Livonia, Northville, MBA, JD) from the Universi­ an amended law signed in 1960 gently with the college. covered the beat lustily. Tommy Plymouth-Canton, Garden City ty of Michigan, but he’ll also tell by Gov. G. Mennen Williams, “Colleges are made, not bom,” had put in a year at Ohio State, and Clarenceville. The small bells you that as a high school stu­ a Democrat. A fifth district, quipped Sam Hudson, a histori­ but had to drop out when he was do not ring. dent he piled up 25 or so advance Northville, saw a good thing and an, one of the organizers, a trust­ maneuvered out of a dishwash­ credits with dual enrollments at joined. It was the first multi-dis­ ee and the author of Reaching ing job at a sorority. I think Ibm- his Battle Creek Community Col­ trict community college in the Out: A History of Schoolcraft Col­ my was pitching for all the kids ing scholars of many ethnic and lege. He’s trying to be good to state. lege (1984). of limited means. national groups, not the career the likes of Schoolcraft. Instead of the bland name But what should a two-year One other service came to programs that President Nelson Charles A. Murray, author of assigned by the state—North­ college be like? Early students mind: the arts. Wayne Dunlap, Grote was serving. The board, the new shocker Losing Ground, west Wayne County Communi­ often admitted to being “draft hired away from the Universi­ the business community and the opines that “too many people ty College — the founders elect­ dodgers” from the Vietnam war. ty of Michigan to set up the arts public, however, were all for job are going to college,” meaning ed to name the district after one New to the beat, this reporter program, noted a wide, empty preparation. four-year universities, and many of the state’s unsung pioneers: asked first President Eric Brad- valley between Ann Arbor and The faculty union caused a few would be better off learning Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793- ner if it would grow into a four- Detroit. Dunlap and his succes­ fusses. They disliked the hir­ career skills. 1864), state geologist and ethnol­ year university. He straightened sor, Richard Saunders, saw the ing of part-time instructors to Myself, I had 20 or so years of ogist of Native American tribes, me out. That was never in the need for a 2,000-seat auditorium teach specialized programs, pre­ (paid) fun covering the college, who gained the admiration of scheme of things. catering to (especially) chamber ferring full-timers who earned took a night Spanish course pri­ poet Henry Wadsworth Long­ Transfer programs for stu­ music. benefits and paid union dues. or to our journey to Iberia and fellow, who in turn used School­ dents who wished to go on to a I was with them. “We’re get­ The faculty wanted a non-voting South America, learned about craft’s writings as the basis for four-year university, that was for ting only part of the value of a “advisory” seat on the board — Mozart in the outdoor chamber The Song of Hiawatha. certain. Terminal programs for college — classroom instruc­ a lobbyist and a terrible conflict concerts and enjoyed watching In their second try at the ballot, those not going on. This included tion —and short-changing our­ of interest at bargaining time. my Norwegian elldiound track a the organizing committee had those seeking technical skills for selves in the arts,” I said editori­ Despite my political differenc­ fox who had a den in a rock pile open support from Gov. John B. industrial jobs, as well as nurs­ ally, in a comment that Sam Hud­ es, I made many friends on the behind the gym. I wonder if fox­ Swainson in a letter to the public. ing, health assistant programs son included in his book. But the faculty. es still inhabit the area. Voters said yes Oct. 24,1961. and especially culinary arts for majority of voters rule: Yes to a Dr. Grote, the second presi­ There was always a lot to love There were long arguments top jobs in the hospitality indus­ culinary arts addition, no to the dent, had more than his share of at Schoolcraft College. about where to build the cam­ try. In short, any company that fine arts. So it was. headaches with the faculty, but pus. Only Livonia and Plymouth needed skilled teachers to teach There were other views on was well-enough regarded out­ Tim Richard was awarded an had the needed 150-acre tracts employees job skills could look what should be taught. Trustee side the community to be under honorary degree at Schoolcraft in available. Livonia Mayor Har­ to Schoolcraft for help. Mark McQuesten, the first ex­ consideration for state superin­ 1980 and in 1998 was elected to the vey Moelke iced it for the city Schoolcraft always has been student elected to the board, blis­ tendent of public instruction. He Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. by offering to put in water and a bargain in tuition. An ear­ tered the thought of a Garden was finally hired by a Washing­ He is retired in the northern hamlet sewers. He also persuaded the ly champion was the late R.T. City center and vo-tech cours­ ton community college, which of Bear Lake, where his most strenu­ owners of the farmland at Seven Olbmmy) Thompson, this paper’s es. McQuesten saw a sophisticat­ was impressed with his handling ous activity is fishing for maskinoge Mile and Haggerty roads to deal executive editor at the time. He ed liberal arts program attract­ of a multi-campus system. (the northern pike).

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Golf outing The fifth annual Can­ Robb-ed: ’Cats blank Chiefs ton Boys and Girls Bas­ ketball Golf Outing is slated for Sunday, June By Tim Sm ith 50/50 ball. 3, at Fellows Creek Golf Observer Staff W riter “We really practice on getting back on defense Club. A shotgun start Plymouth’s Kylie Robb and covering,” Robb said. will be at 1 p.m. knows she has the green “And I’m glad that my Included in the $100 re g istra tio n fe e are 18 light to scramble out of defenders, when I came holes of golf with a her goal simply because out and missed the ball, her defenders have her they were ready to come cart, lunch at the turn, back. back and save me.” dinner and a prizes Such was the case once Then with about 12 min­ raffle. Go to: www. again Tbesday as Robb — utes left, Krause got on facebook.com/canton- with a little help from her the end of sophomore for­ chiefsbasketball to get registration forms or friends — blanked Canton ward Rachel Winter’s cor­ 2-0 in a KLAA South Divi­ ner kick and sent a low contact Jimmy Reddy at sion girls soccer tilt. shot ticketed for inside [email protected]. “I completely trust my the right post. defenders,” said Robb But even though Robb following the contest. wasn’t there, Plymouth With under 15 minutes sophomore midfielder Grid camp remaining and the Wild­ Alyssa Dillon was. The The Plymouth High cats leading 1-0 thanks ball hit Dillon’s leg and School Football Pro­ to a second-half goal by caromed away, and the gram will be holding its junior forward Madi Wildcats maintained their annual football camp Lewis, the Chiefs start­ lead. June 25-27 at the PCEP ed amping it up to try and A few minutes later, varsity turf field. net the equalizer. Canton senior midfield­ Youngsters entering Canton senior forward er Robyn Mack drilled a grades five-nine will Ally Krause sailed a 20- hard shot from the left participate from 5-7 yard shot high over the side of the box that Robb p.m. each of the three crossbar with about 14 deflected with her hands. days; those entering minutes to go, with Robb Plymouth (5-1-2,3-0-0) JOHN KEMSKI g rad es 10-12 w ill ta k e down and out after miss­ Canton's Robyn Mack (No. 17) tries to stay a step ahead of Plymouth's Madi Lewis (No. p a rt fro m 7-9 p.m .. ing on her bid to reach a Please se e SOCCER, B2 14) during Tuesday night's contest. The cost of the camp is $40. G o to w w w . plymouthwi ldcats.com, click on sports and go to football for a camp brochure. Any ques­ Close game gets tions, contact coach Mike Sawchuk at (734) 765-1766.

away from Rocks Football info meeting By Tim Smith “We took advantage of an Speaking of Plym­ Observer Staff Writer opportunity that was given to us,” Franklin head coach Matt outh High School Monday’s KLAA baseball Fournier said. “I feel bad for football, a mandatory matchup between Livonia Frank­ their catcher, because that play informational meet­ lin and host Salem turned into a would have ended the inning. ing for any student- 14-6 blowout on a play that had Instead, we ended up sending athletes interested in nothing to do with the swirling eight or nine more guys to the playing in 2012 will be winds. plate.” Tuesday, May 22, in the Salem rallied to tie the game 4- Fournier added that the Patri­ high school cafeteria. 4 in the bottom of the fifth on a ots (6-3) finally caught a break, a Incoming freshmen two-run double by Austin Silletti nice change from recent games will meet from 6-7:30 and subsequent run-scoring sin­ when not everything went p.m. with upperclass­ gle by Justin Sydlowski. Franklin’s way. 1 men meeting from But the Patriots took advan­ Picking up the victory was 7:30-8:30 p.m. tage of a catcher’s interference Franklin starting pitcher Joe On the agenda will call in the top of the sixth. With Barczuk, who went the first five be program expecta­ the bases loaded and Franklin innings and started the sixth­ tions with distribution back in front 5-4, Kevin Nisun’s inning rally with a walk. of necessary paper­ work. Wildcat mer­ comebacker to relief pitcher Salem’s top performers were BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER chandise will be on sale Corey Jose looked like an inning­ outfielder Sydlowski (3-for-4, Rounding third base en route to scoring a run Monday is Salem's Zak at the meeting. Contact ending 1-2-3 double play. RBI), Jack Driscoll (2-for-4, two Widlak (No. 29). But the interference call negat­ runs) and first baseman Silletti, coach Mike Sawchuk ed the out and allowed anoth­ who doubled twice, scored a run Rocks’ final runs of the after­ the plate proved to be a real pain at (734)765-1766 for er Franklin run to score. Before and knocked in two. noon. in Salem’s side. Gorman went 4- further information. Jose could finally retire the side, Outfielder Demetrius Dun­ Finishing up the final two for-5, scored two runs and drove it was 13-4 and all over but the lap doubled home two runs in innings for the Pats was junior shouting. the bottom of the sixth for the Josh Gorman, whose big day at P lease see BASEBALL, B2 Michigan Senior T H E O L I N D Olympics FILE Running down a dream approaching W ho: Johannes Olind. The Michigan Senior W hat: The 21-year- Olympics (MSO) will be old graduate of Salem By Tim Smith hosting the 2012 sum­ Observer Staff Writer High School ran the mer games June 9-17 Boston Marathon on and a golf tournament April 16 as part of the Oppressive heat could M a y 23-25. West Point Marathon not stop Johannes Olind Softball and track Team. last week as he complet­ and field will be held Finish: Olind placed ed the most important 26- from July 27-29. 633rd overall with plus miles in his life — the Participants aged 50 a tim e o f 3:02.31 famous Boston Marathon. and up will be compet­ despite broiling heat. With temps hovering ing for medals and the around 90 degrees on That put him in the chance to go to the April 16, the 2009 Salem National Senior Games top 2.9 percent of the High School graduate 21,554 w h o finished in 2013. There are more once again demonstrat­ than 20 sports avail­ the legendary race. ed his penchant for setting He w as th e fastest able to compete in. The goals and running right deadline to register for runner on the West through them, no matter th e su m m er gam es is Point Marathon Team any possible speed bumps M a y 4. and finished 467th in or pot holes. Michigan Senior the 18-39 male divi­ And if he ever thought O lym p ics is a no n ­ sion. about stopping, the pos­ Johannes Olind (left) of the West Point Marathon Team is congratulated for completing the profit organization Preps: He earned itive energy from thou­ 26.2-mile Boston Marathon. that promotes living seven varsity letters sands of fans along the healthy, competition, a t Salem , th ree in race route provided the Olind came up short of and wellness programs. wrestling, two in track adrenaline jolt he needed. his personal best (2:50.45 Volunteers are needed and field and two in “Running Boston was at Richmond in 2011). But to help run the games footb all. awesome, despite the he had plenty of compa­ and there are many College: O lind is a fact that it was blazing ny because excessive heat positions that need junior at the U.S. Mili­ hot,” recalled Olind in an added time to the top fin­ to be filled. There are tary Academy at West e-mail to the Observer. ishers, too. also sponsorship op­ “The fans were incredible “The blazing heat portunities that can be Point, m ajoring in destroyed anyone’s hopes environmental engi­ and they lined the streets customized to best suit ♦ all 26.2 miles from Hop- for a personal best (April your needs. Contact the neering. kinton to Copley Square. 16),” he continued. “And Family: His parents MSO Office to find out “Every time I thought my even the pros ran much more about sponsoring are Tim Olind and legs would give out on me slower than usual.” Mechthild Heerde- the summer games. or my body would suc­ For example, the top pro V is it www.michigan- ♦ Olind of Canton. His cumb to heat exhaustion finished in 2:12, nine min­ seniorolympics.org o r brother, Markus, is a the fans gave me a men­ utes off of last year’s win­ call (248) 608-0250 to ♦ senior at Salem who tal boost that pushed me Salem grad Johannes Olind celebrates after completing the ning time of 2:03. learn more about the was part of the Rocks' through the inferno.” Boston Marathon. “However, relative to organization, to regis­ KLAA championship The 21-year-old Olind, the rest of the field I had ter or volunteer for the boys basketball team. who was a three-sport var­ ished in 3:02.31, good for in the 18-39 year-old male upcoming games. sity athlete at Salem, fin- 633rd overall and 467th division. P lease see OLIND, B3 B2 (CP) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 26, 2012 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

BASEBALL Chargers finish sweep of ’Cats Continued from page B1 Senior right-hander took the loss for the Wild­ singled home Eiland (who doubled). Tyler Keeter pitched a cats (7-4,1-2). "I'm very proud of these in five as he paced Frank­ complete game seven- Jamarl Eiland went 3- guys," Plymouth coach Bryan lin’s 10-hit attack against hitter Tuesday as Livo­ for-3 and scored a run to Boyd said. "For them to battle Salem starter Zack Bird, nia Churchill completed pace Plymouth’s offense. back the way they did shows a Jose and Andrew Miller. its sweep of a suspend­ PLYMOUTH 6, NOVI 5: A lot of character." PLYM O UTH 5-13, PIN C K N EY Gorman smoked a two- ed baseball double-head­ three-run top of the seventh enabled visiting Plymouth to 1-4: On Saturday, th e W ildcats run homer to right-center er Tuesday at Plymouth, rally to victory in this KLAA took both ends of a non-con­ in the third to give Frank­ 7-2. crossover baseball game ference doubleheader. lin a 2-1 lead. He later had The Chargers, who M onday. In the opener pitcher Nick three run-scoring singles, improved to 6-1 over­ Trailing 5-3, Tyler Goble's RBI Sandberg went 6 2/3 innings single closed the gap to a run. for the victory with Rich all of the hard-hit variety. all and 4-0 in the KLAA’s A passed ball evened the score Guglielmi, Brian Schmid and The whipping winds South Division, broke the and Jamarl Eiland singled in Jamarl Eiland each registering may or may not have game open with a 3-run the lead run. tw o hits. made a difference on the BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER fourth inning after the Brandon Waack picked up Andrew Page pitched four in­ the save (for James Willey, nings in the nightcap and was home run, a liner that Salem's Demetrius Dunlap (No. 11) hits a two-run double two teams were tied at 2- who pitched a scoreless sixth the recipient of a big offensive cleared the fence in right- in Monday's sixth inning. all after three innings on and earned the win), with surge by th e 'Cats. center. Friday. a double play ending the Tyler Goble singled, homered “I think for both teams head.” nings for the win and had two Matt Janke, in relief of contest. and drove in four runs. Austin Ebeling smacked a double and it (wind) was a factor,” The loss dropped run-scoring hits. starter Austin Ebeling, Earlier in the game, Rich Gug- It was more of the same in lielmi homered and Waack a single. Fournier said. “The ball Salem’s record to 3-7. the second contest as lipping gets up, it’s going to carry. RCA SWEEPS PAIR: On Satur­ came up a triple short of hit­ “On Josh’s home run, day, Plymouth Christian Acad­ ting for the cycle. he hit the ball hard, but emy defeated Lutheran South D aniel Slater w e n t 3-for-4 4-3 and 12-0 (five innings). and pitched the first four in­ on an other day it might Daniel lipping had a big day nings for the victory. Johnny P lym outh w ins big, 11-1 just be to the wall. And all around fo r th e Eagles (5-0, Lauch singled and doubled they had a couple that got 4-0 in the MIAC Red). In Game fo r PCA. 1, he pitched six strong in­ over our center fielder’s Plymouth’s bats were booming in Monday’s 11- 1 romp over host Novi. Brittney Miller (3-for- Jeannine Reddy called al other dangerous chanc­ 4) doubled twice off the SOCCER the timely block by Dillon es during the game, but fence and drove in four Continued from page B1 a “game changer.” Schendel — who played runs to pace the 11-hit “Overall I think we despite having a high attack. Also collecting played good, we just fever and bronchitis two hits each were start­ then added an insurance didn’t have the inten­ — battled and kept the ing pitcher Elaine Gerou goal with 3:15 to play. sity I was looking for,” Chiefs close. and Mikayela Marciniak. Lewis took a hard shot said Reddy, whose team “She played an amaz­ The Wildcats improved that Canton senior goal­ dropped to 2-1-3 over­ ing game, she has a fever, to 7-1 overall with the ie Danielle Schendel all and 2-1-0 in the KLAA bronchitis,” Reddy said. six-inning victory. got most of. But the ball South. “Second half was “My other goalie (Kaitlyn Meanwhile, Plymouth trickled away and Plym­ much better, it was 1-0 Jatczak) is hurt. Danielle went 3-1 at Saturday’s outh senior midfielder and Ally got that chance played outstanding, she Mercy Tournament to Plymouth first baseman Karen Rebain (No. 3) catches a Stephanie Dillon chipped up there. really saved us a lot in the finish in third place. throw in time to retire a Novi baserunner during Monday's it into the empty cage. “If she would have back.” Only a 6-0 loss to softball contest. “I thought they (defend­ scored there it’s a 1-1 According to Neschich, Northville put a blemish ers) were solid, especial­ game, a different game.” the Wildcats “had quite a on the team’s showing. innings to stymie the Rocks' relentless in Friday's double- ly with the speed and tal­ On a cool, windy night, few people that were dan­ Plymouth bested hitting attack. header at Westland John ent Canton has up top,” the game remained score­ gerous at different points Romeo (5-2), Pinconning Salem starter Emily Marcero G lenn. gave up 13 hits, walked two Pitcher Alyssa Boucher Plymouth head coach Jeff less until the 10th minute out there, but Madi does (6-1) and Richmond (5-3). and struck out two. She also threw a no-hitter in the Neschich said. “We did a of the second half. create a lot for other peo­ Miller went 2-for-3 w e n t 2-for-3 a t th e p late. opener, striking out eight good job and late during Lewis collected a per­ ple with her speed, she’s against Romeo, while Bri The Rocks (0-4, 0-4) com m it­ and allowing just one walk. the game when Canton fect feed from junior able to draw so much Giordano drove in two ted three errors to Franklin's Jesse Larner's solo home one. run keyed the offense, with pushed three up we even midfielder Zoe Foster attention from the other runs with a double. CANTON 10, NOVI 0: In Catherine Porter, Paige stepped up to that chal­ and ripped a low, 15-yard team.” Against Pinconning, Canton's home opener on Aresco and Jessica Webster lenge, too. shot inside the far left Canton will face Salem Brooke Senkbeil (2-for-2, A p ril 18, p itch er H annah each g oing 2-for-4. “I thought it was a sol­ corner past Schendel. 7 p.m. Friday while tw o RBI) led the attack. Warren struck out 11 Novi In Game 2 it was more of FRANKLIN 8, SALEM 0: Li­ batters and went 3-for-3 to the same, with Kaitlyn Keys id defensive effort in “Plymouth is fast, Plymouth visits Livonia help her cause. (2-for-3, homer, tw o RBI), front of Kylie, and she they’re good, Madi’s Churchill for a game set vonia Franklin pitcher Tiffany Lamble twirled a four-hit Going 2-for-3 with two Larner (2-for-3), W arren (2- was solid on any balls great,” Reddy said. “We for 7 p.m. Thursday. shutout as the Patriots Mon­ RBI each were Delaney for-3, two RBI) and Megan thrown into the box just need to figure out day rolled to a Kensington O'Donnell and Jessica Web­ Grant (2-for-3, three RBI) all tonight.” how to defend her.” [email protected] Conference crossover softball ster. Paige Aresco collected getting in on the multiple- victory over host Salem. two hits and two RBI. h it act. Canton head coach The Wildcats had sever­ (734)469-4128 Lamble struck out six and CAN TO N 10-18, JO H N Also hitting a homer for did not allow a walk in seven G L EN N 0-0: The Chiefs w e re Canton was Webster. Balanced attack paces Canton

After falling behind added a goal and assist ent goal scorers, which early Friday night with other markers by was nice,” Canton coach against campus rival sophomore Sara Daven­ David Bower said, Salem, the Canton girls port and junior Aman­ “especially since we lacrosse team perse­ da Nowicki (first of the were without our lead­ vered and went on to season). ing scorer, Stephanie earn an 11-5 victory. The Rocks led 3-1 just Bower.” Scoring two goals each eight minutes into the The senior captain is for the Chiefs were game on a cold, rainy out with a sore knee and seniors Kaitlyn Allard, night. But by halftime, is doubtful for the rest Julia Beard, juniors Canton had built an 8- of the season. Cassidy Tucker and 4 lead and never looked Stopping 10 of 15 shots With Each New, Used ar Annelise Niermann. back. was sophomore goalie Sophomore Megan Bis “We had six differ­ Melissa Neal. Refinanced Vehicle Loan

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By Tim Smith Observer Staff W riter T I N C U P TIDBITS Here come the mulligan men —and women. W hat: Train with Tami Yep, the annual “Mulli­ Tin Cup, part of the Mul­ gan Tour” kicks off with ligan Tour. Saturday’s TVain with When/where: Shotgun Tcimi Tin Cup golf tour­ start 8 a.m. Saturday at nament at Hickory Creek Hickory Creek Golf Club, Golf Club just west of 3625 Napier Road in Canton. Superior Township (just Sponsoring the tourney west of Canton). is Hickory Creek PGA _ — ^ i . au—- Tourney host: Spon­ instructor Tami Bealert. Here is the coveted Tin Cup soring the tournament She sets the tone for the Trophy, to be won Saturday is Hickory Creek's PGA low-key event, which at Hickory Creek Golf Club. instructor, Tami Bealert. attracts golfers of all ages Pre-tourney: Par­ and varying degrees of to the sport after months ticipants are invited to skill with the primary goal away from the course due of scoring a hole-in-one in to winter. attend a pre-tournament the fun department. “Golfers are anxious party 6 p.m. Friday at “The Mulligan Tour is after the winter months Hickory Creek's Green- a great way to play many to get out and start swing­ side Tavern. Info: Go to w w w .the- PHOTOS BY JOHN KEMSKI different courses all over ing their clubs again,” Midwest Tae Kwon Do black belt athletes Kellie Fairbanks (left) and Gabe McDowell the greater metro area,” Bealert stressed. “I think mulligantour.com fo r (right) are headed to the U.S. National team trials. Here they pose with their instructor. said Tin Cup golfer Joe this is a great traveling more information. Master Russell Gale (center). Heikkinen of Plymouth amateur tour in that, each Township. “The men and tournament is unique in er stepped foot on a real women playing are all so it’s own way with a differ­ golf course until after my friendly and fun is every­ ent theme that adds to the wife and I were married.” one’s number one objec­ fun and promotes compe­ Joe emphasized. “Lois (his tive. tition.” wife) grew up in a golf­ Fighting chance “It is an enjoyable way ing family, her mother, to play competitive golf Check it out father, sister and brothers in a very relaxed atmo­ Heikkinen said he joined all played. sphere.” the Mulligan Tbur in 2010, “Lois and some of the Joe is a relative new­ after his weekday golf­ neighborhood ladies first Plymouth-based taekwondo comer to the Mulligan ing partner (Arthur Wak- started playing golf over Tour, a traveling tourna­ eford) put in a good word at Tami’s course soon athletes vying for U.S. Nationals ment that gives golfers about it. after we moved to Plym­ the opportunity to sample “Arthur had played on outh about 15 years ago. various courses in south­ the tour for a year or two “After hearing her By Tim Smith eastern Michigan. This and made it sound very describe the course I want­ Observer Staff W riter year marks the 13th Tin interesting,” Joe noted. “I ed to give it a try. I was Cup at Hickory Creek. thought I would give it a very impressed, it has They’ve already pret­ (Typically, the Tin Cup try.” become one of my local ty much conquered down­ opens the Mulligan Tour Actually, the Mulligan favorites. We usually play town Plymouth— earn­ schedule.) Tbur wasn’t Heikkinen’s there several times a year.” ing black belts at Mid­ According to Bealert, introduction to Bealert or west The Kwon Do. the Tin Cup is the perfect Hickory Creek. [email protected] But this weekend, Kel­ way for golfers to return “Interestingly I nev- (734) 469-4128 lie Fairbanks and Gabe McDowell want to begin conquering the world. Both have dreams of PREP TRACK & FIELD RESULTS kicking it in the 2016 BOYS DUAL MEET RESULTS Sh o t p u t 1. Olaniyi Owagbemi Sh o t put: 1. Quay Nichols (WM ), Olympics. For them, that PLYMOUTH 85.5 (Q, 40 feet 9 inches; 2. Steve 33 feet, 3 inches; 2. Chyna W iliam s W AYN E M EM O RIA L 41.5 Schacht (Q, 38-3.5; discus: 1. Og­ (P), 32-9.25; 3. Bailey Hart (WM), quest launches Friday A p ril 24 a t W ayne den (WJG), 137-0; 2. Dev Sandhu 31-1;discus: LTionneJohnson and Saturday at U.S. tae­ Sh o t p u t 1. Dimitrus Renfroe (Q, 127-0; high jum p: 1. Jamal (P), 99-0; 2. W iliam s (P), 95-10; 3. kwondo team trials held (W M ), 41 fe e t 10 inches; 2. W il­ Dixon (Q, 5-7; 2. M att Schacht (0 , Jess Bihn (P), 81-8, high jum p: at the Olympic Training liam Harrington (W M ), 39-3.5; 5-7; 3. Akil W ade (Q, 5-7; long 1. (tie) Kim Foster (W M ), Taylor discus: 1. Renfroe (WM), 107-9; jum p: 1. Thomas Carter (WJG), Rieckhoff (P), 4-6; 3. (tie) Emily Center in Colorado. 3. Harrington (P), 103-3; high 18-8; 2. Dixon (Q, 18-3; 3. Forrest Freiburger, Chloe Verkerke (P), 4-3; “This is the first step,” Getting in some sparring are Kellie Fairbanks (left) and jum p: (tie) 1. Nathan Harris (P) Hall ( 0 , 18-3; pole v a u lt 1. Mitch long jum p: 1. Reagan Engstrom said U.S. National assis­ Gabe McDowell. Watching them are Midwest instructor and Dauwn Walker (WM), 5-6 Nickert (Q, 11-1; 2. Kyle Zander (P), 14-1; 2. Shannon Shaver (P), tant coach Sherman Nel­ Russell Gale and (far right) U.S. National assistant coach each; long jum p: 1. E. Bell (WM), (Q, 11-1,11O m eter hurdles: 1. 13-11.75; 3. Hailey Foster (P), 13-5; 17-5.5; 2. Jeff Pattison (P), 17-5; Pepper (Q, 16.3; 3. James Hildreth 100-meter hurdles: 1. Natalie son, who visited Midwest Sherman Nelson. 110-meter hurdles: 1. Daniel (Q, 18.1; 300 hurdles: 1. Pepper Puckett (P), 16.82; 2. Tania Lewis last Thursday night to Edgerton (P), 16.0; 3. Mulligan (0,44.8; 2. Shean Krolicki (0,45.0; (WM ), 17.42; 3. Shaver (P), 18.05; work with Fairbanks and Howell, captured a silver includes black belts Ste­ (WM), 22.52; 300 hurdles: 1. 3. Kurt Kowalski (Q, 45-0; 100 300 hurdles: 1. Puckett (P), 52.52; McDowell. “If they have medal at nationals. ven Thompson (West- Caton Hacker (P), 45.6; 100 dash: dash: 1. Ryan Jones (C), 11.0; 2. 2. Lewis (WM ), 57.2; 3. H. Foster 1. Alex Rogers (P), 10.88; 3. S. Colby Morris (Q, 11.1; 200:1. Ryan (P), 58.36; 100 dash: 1. Azyia Tate aspirations of making the “I just love the sport, so land), Marshall Gaines, McNeary (P), 11.24; 200:1. Rogers Darish (Q, 24.0; 3. Anthony Tillman (P), 12.88; 2. Honia W iliam s (WM ), 2016 team, they have to I want to win,” McDowell Sam Gaines, Bernard (P), 23.3; 2. McNeary (P), 23.7; 400: (0 ,24.8; 400:1. M. Schacht (Q, 13.32; 3. Bailey Marco (P), 13.54; start making the national said. “I want to be on the Trespese, Genna Liu, Tra­ 1. Lucas Bunting (P), 53.03; 2. Max 53.1; 2. Charles Steslick (Q, 55.0; 3. 200:1. H. W iliam s (W M ), 27.6; 2. team now.” Olympic team and nation­ cy Chase; red belts Kay- Rogowski (P), 53.35; 800:1. Derek Ogbonna (0,56.2; 800:1. Miles Hannah Dembny (P), 28.96; 3. M. Nelson said 19-year- al team. That’s why I’m lyn Thompson and Nick Gielarowski (P), 2:03.0; 2. (tie) Felton (Q, 2:08.2; 1,600: Felton Jones (WM), 29.12; 400:1. Marina Jonny Dalton (P), 2:10; Evan John­ (0,4:46.8; 3. Tom Walkinshaw DeBiasi (P), 1:07.45; 2. Aleah Rogal- old Fairbanks and 17- working hard, just to get Civitanova (Plymouth). son (P), 2:10; 1,600:1. Brandon (Q, 5:13.0; 3,200:1. Bradon ski (P), 1:08.16; 3. Gabby Alfera (P), year-old McDowell will to the top.” The studio on Ann Dalton (P), 4:50.0; 2. Nick Eiben Conley (Q, 10:48.9; 3. Billy Toth (C), 1:08.45; 800:1. Shaver (P), 2:46; need to prevail in their Both had the same Arbor Trail is co-owned (P), 4:54; 3. Liam Cardenas (P), 11:06.7; 400 relay: 1. John Glenn, 2. Freiburger (P), 2:47; 3. Rachael respective weight class­ answer when asked why by Gale and Master Tan­ 4:56; 3,200:1. Zane Berlanger (P), 46.01; 2. Canton (Morris, Darish, Hille (P), 2:48; 1,600:1. DeBiasi (P), 10:41.0; 2. Cardenas (P), 10:45; 3. N. Tillman, Jones), 46.05; 800 relay: 5:56; 2. Renae DeBrito (P), 6:12; 3. es (female middleweight, they are so dedicated to ya Panizzo. Wlliamson (P), 10:46; 400 relay: 1. 1. Canton (Morris, Tillman, Zach Kyra Neumann (P), 6:27; 3,200:1. adult male fin weight). the martial arts. “We do a lot of kicking, Wayne, 47.6; 800 relay: 1. Wayne, Smilo, Kenny Scott), 1:36.3; 1,600 Nicole Traitses (P), 12:25; 2. Brianna “They have to fight “You get to kick peo­ because nothing prepares 1:38.0; 1,600 relay: 1. Plymouth relay: 1. Canton (Ogbonna, Pep­ Lax (P), 12:52; 3. Sophie Roberts everybody in the divi­ ple,” said McDowell, with for kicking like kicking,” (Gielarowski, J. Dalton, Bunting, per, Kowalski, Tyler Wnningham), (P), 14:09; 400 relay: 1. Plymouth Rogowski), 3:42.0; 2. Wayne, 3:44.0; 3,200 relay: 1. Canton (Tate, Dembny, Anna Lukens, sion, the people with a laugh. “I just like fight­ Gale stressed. “So they 4:01.0; 3,200 relay: 1. Plymouth (J. (Jackson Lytle, Zach Cox, Tyler Katie Salanga), 54.82; 2. Wayne, the two best records ing.” have to be in good shape.” Dalton, B. Dalton, Johnson, Eiben), Socha, Evan Dunklee), 9:25.4. 57.82; 800 relay: 1. Plymouth will fight again,” Nelson Both Nelson and Mid­ But he emphasized that 9:06.0; 2. Wayne, 9:44.0. Dual m eet records: Canton, 3-0 (Lukens, Dembny, Bihn, Salanga), explained. “The winner of west Master Russell Gale being in tip-top shape Dual m eet records: Plymouth, KLAA South Division; John Glenn, 1:56.76; 2. Wayne, 1:59.87; 1,600 2-1 KLAA South Division; Wayne, 1-2 KLAA South. relay: 1. Plymouth (Rogalski, that will be our national (a Plymouth resident) does not automatically 0-3 KLAA South. GIRLS DUAL MEET RESULTS Freiburger, Puckett, Holly Stark), team members from that are confident the teenag­ mean success in the fight­ CANTON 102 PLYMOUTH 103 4:39.64; 3,200 relay: 1. Plym­ weight division. ...Who­ ers have the talent, desire ing arena. W ESTLAND GLENN 35 W AYN E M EM O RIA L 25 outh (DeBiasi, Lax, Traitses, Hille), ever wins most fights is and passion they’ll need “To compare to an NFL A pril 24 a t Canton A p ril 24 a t W ayne 10:43.2; 2. Wayne, 12:37.3. your representative.” to advance. athlete, he can be in phe­ There will be about 70 nomenal shape for the Excited to go athletes taking part, in weight room and being against participating. school record in the two- After training tirelessly a total of eight male and through his conditioning OLIND “They did something mile. In high school I ran at Midwest the past two- eight female divisions. with his personal trainer,” Continued from page B1 else in Phoenix,” she said. track for coaches Kyle to-three years, Fairbanks “You heard them both Gale explained. “But if “He was disappointed Meteyer, Steve Aspinall, and McDowell can’t wait say they like fighting,” he’s been holding out for because the Boston Mar­ and Geoff Baker. to reach Colorado Springs Nelson said. “And at the a better contract, the first one of the best perfor­ athon is like the Super “Steve Aspinall was and find out where they end of the day, the strat­ game he gets in there, if mances of my life espe­ Bowl for the runner.” integral in developing me stack up with their spin­ egy, the training, it all he’s not conditioned for cially considering that But for Johannes to into the distance runner I ning kicks and power comes down to I put my the impact, if he takes a Boston only admits finally get it done on the am today as he taught me punches. stuff on and I have to hit he’s out. the best runners in the biggest stage for mara­ the importance of nailing “It’s something I want­ beat you. “These guys also do a world,” he said. thon runners gave her a consistent pace.” ed to do for a long time,” “That desire to fight, lot of conditioning train­ maximum happiness and Encouragement from Fairbanks said. “So I that will to fight, is what ing where they’re just Extra boost pride. those coaches and team­ finally get to do it, go and separates people from sparring with each other, Some of the best fans “I’m really happy, I’m mates, including Matt compete at the Olympic being good or being fighting and hitting each also show up, too. proud,” Mechthild said. Devey (currently a Training Center, I’m real­ great. And I think they other so they’re in that Olind added that specta­ “... It was so awesome to Wayne State Universi­ ly excited about it. both have the potential to condition ready to go.” tors were “screaming at watch it online, seeing ty cross country runner), “... The next step in be great.” Although the spotlight the top of their lungs” as some of these elite ath­ kept Olind on the compet­ where I want to head to, now is on Fairbanks and he rolled into the finish­ letes running there in this itive track. the World University W olfpack fam ily McDowell, others at Mid­ ing stretch on Boylston hot weather, with all the But now, he wants Games in May, and some­ Gale, a sixth-degree west The Kwon Do are Street. spectators. It was very to repay the favor and day I’d like to go the 2016 black belt, said both soaking it all in. That pushed him past exciting.” embolden others. Olympics.” Fairbanks and McDow­ “These guys train as 10 runners in the final 0.2 Both of his parents are Fairbanks won a bronze ell have put in countless a family and that’s how miles, but so did the moti­ They encouraged him runners and his mom medal at the recent hours hitting the weight they feel about each oth­ vation that — as a junior According to Olind, his wants to become a triath­ national championships, room, running sprints er when they win,” Gale at the U.S. Military Acad­ passion for running start­ lete. enabling her to qualify and sparring with Wolf- added. “They feel they emy at West Point — he ed in sixth grade, when “I also support my par­ for team trials. She also pack team members at had a big part in it as could bypass Navy mar­ he joined the Plymouth ents in their running as qualified for the 2012 Col­ Midwest TKD. There well.” athoners right in front of Christian Academy track my mom competes in tri- legiate World Games lat­ are 10 team members, him. team. athlons and my dad runs er this spring in Korea. between ages 12-23. [email protected] “I also got an enormous From there, time with in a few road races per ♦ McDowell, who lives in The rest of the roster (734)469-4128 emotional lift as I passed Salem’s varsity track and year too,” Olind noted. three Navy runners in the field team helped prepare “I always love it when I last three miles,” Olind him for the physical and can go on a run with one continued. “To me that mental grind needed to of them and although I was my chance to ‘Beat finish the world’s oldest have to slow down for BOYS GOLF RESULTS Navy’ this year.” marathon. them and cut my run a BOYS GOLF RESULTS Lake, 330; 6. Livonia Stevenson, W ayn e scorers: Austin St. Peter, There was a better- “When I first started I lot shorter I find nothing P1NCXNEY INVITATIONAL 332. 41; Zach Williamson and Jarret late-than-never feeling thought the half mile was better than sharing a rim April 21 at Rush Lake G.C CANTON 153 Williamson, 43 each; Ken McKay, involved, too. His mom, long and I thought I was with the people I treasure TEAM STANDINGS: 1. W A YN E M EM O RIA L 184 54. most.” Pinckney (Black), 316 strokes; April 18 at Gateway G.C Dual m atch records: Canton, Mechthild Heerde-Olind, going to die after running 2. W alled Lake Northern, 321; Canton scorers: Josh Maxum, 36 . 2-0 overall, 1-0 KLAA South Divi­ said Johannes qualified my first half mile race,” 3. Birmingham Groves, 325; 4. (medalist); Derek Trosper, 37; Justin sion; Wayne, 0-1 overall, 0-1 KLAA in 2011 but the West Point Olind said. “But by the [email protected] Plymouth, 327; 5. Richland Gull Legel, 39; Carter Schenck,41. South. 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Send items for the religion of Bach's "Mass in B Minor." calendar to Sharon Dargay Freewill offering. at sdargay@hometownlife. C ontact: (248) 644-0820 com. Photos must be in jpg format, attached to the GRIEF SUPPORT e-mail. Time/Date: 7-9 p.m. April 30, M ay 7 and 9 Location: Our Lady of Good April______Counsel, 47650 N. Territorial, Plym outh CELEBRATING FAMILY D etails: Deacon Bob Irvin, 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Time/Date: After all Masses, the Rev. John Riccardo, A pril 28-29 as well as John and Sandy Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday Location: St. Aidan Catholic O'Shaughnessy from Good Church, 17500 Farmington Mourning Ministry, a lo­ Road, Livonia cal Catholic bereavement BUCKNER, HOLET, JOHN A. KELLEY, PHYLLIS F. Details: View large LEGO organization, will present "Grieving with Great Hope." ISABEL SUE Age 52, dear father of John and 84 of DeKalb, IL; passed away displays and browse a Shana Holet. Son of Nancy on Sunday, April 22,2012 at Pine Registration forms are Beloved wife o f the late Noel Catholic bookstore display Guthrie and the late Hassan Acres in DeKalb. She was bom online at www.goodmourn- Buchner. Dear mother o f Noel during this free event titled Holet. Brother o f Marion Holet, on Jan. 10, 1928 in Long Branch, (Robin Maisel) Buckner, Kevin Celebrating Families: Build­ ingministry.net or call the Susan Otter, Greg Holet and NJ to William A. and May E. (Melissa) Buckner, Elizabeth (the church. The series began Holly Dreher. Funeral services (Presley) Finlay. Phyllis married ing Blocks of Society late Patrick Herbert) Buckner and A p ril 16 were held at the John N. Santeiu Walter A. Kelley on June 15, C o n ta c t: (734) 425-5950 Alexandra (Bruce Guile) & Son Funeral Home in Garden 1946 in Long Branch, NJ and he C ontact: (734) 453-0326; , Buckner. Dearest sister o f Nancy City. Memorials suggested to the preceded her on Oct. 6 , 2003. CLOTHING BANK olgcparish.net Bauer. Also survived by six lov­ family, santeiufuneralhome.com She had been a secretary for BROWN, ing grandchildren and many other T im e/D ate: 10a.m.-1 p.m. PARENTING SERIES Ducks Unlimited in Long Grove, family members and friends. Saturday, April 28 LYNETTE RALYA IL. Memberships include Time/Date: Dinner, 5:30 A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL Location: Canton Christian April 22, 2012, age 85, of Rochelle United Methodist p.m., followed by the series, BE HELD ON SATURDAY, Bloomfield Twp, She was bom Church, Orchid and African Fellowship Clothing Bank, MAY 19, 2012 AT 11:30AM AT h o p p McKin l e y , 7 p.m., Wednesdays through December 15, 1926 in Beloit, Violet Society. Phyllis was a 41920 Joy Road, between THE BUCKNER RESIDENCE, M ay 23 Wisconsin. Mrs. Brown was the DOROTHY MAE Master Gardner in both Illinois 2633 COVE LN., WEST Lilley and Haggerty, Canton daughter of the late Lynn and Ethel and Arkansas and also helped Location: First Church of BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 Age 88, of South Lyon, formerly Details: Free clothing to (nee Meeker) Rayla. She was a build the Donald W. Reynolds the Nazarene, 21260 Hag­ ARRANGEMENTS BY of Livonia. April 22, 2012. graduate o f Michigan State Library in Mountain Home, AR. anyone in need gerty, Northville THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, Dorothy was bom February 12, University and Wayne State Survivors include son: William Contact: (734) 404-2480 or (248) 406-6000 or visit 1924 in Detroit, to James and D etails: "Have a New University, receiving two Master's (Tanya) Kelley o f Ashmore, IL; 3 www.thedorfmanchapel.com Alma (nee Evans) Brocklehurst. (734) 927-6686 Kid by Friday!" is the new degrees and an undergraduate Beloved wife o f the late Gerald H. daughters: Susan (William) parenting series by Kevin degree. She was the president and Hopp I and Wm. B. McKinley. Paulin of Rochelle, IL, Patricia CLOTHING DRIVE a longtime member o f the Oakland DEXTER, Loving mother o f Gerald H. Hopp (Robert) Brewer o f Yorkville, IL Time/Date: 9 a.m.-noon, Leman. Cost fo r dinner is $5. Branch o f the American REV. MARGO BYERS II (Susan), Jamie Hopp Gindele and Elizabeth (Martin) Kerstens Monday-Tuesday, 5:30-7 The series began April 18 Association of University Women. o f Plymouth, MI; sister: Shirley (Gary), Janette Hopp (Wayne p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, C ontact: (248) 348-7600 She was also on the Board at the Peacefully passed with her fami­ Poe), Jean Hopp Jones (Gary) and May Finlay o f Warsaw, IN; 14 April 30-May 16 Michigan Women's Historical ly surrounding her on April 22, Jane Hopp Rathbun (Bob). grandchildren; and 2 1 great RUMMAGE SALE Center and Hall o f Fame. Lynette 2012 at the age o f 55. Loving grandchildren. A memorial serv­ Loving grandmother of Patrick Location: Canton Christian Time/Date: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. was also a member o f Northbrook mother o f Justin, Ashleigh (Matt) Jones, Brian Jones, Allison ice will be held at Rochelle Fellowship Clothing Bank, Schiffman, Charles Jr., and Brent. Friday, A pril 27 and 9:30 Presbyterian Church in Beverly Gindele Ashcraft, Corey Hopp, United Methodist Church in 41920 Joy Road between Lil­ Hills. She was the beloved wife of Beloved daughter o f Thomas and Rochelle on Wed. April 25, 2012 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April Christopher Gindele, Alex ley and Haggerty, Canton the late Donald A. Brown. Dear the late Alice Byers. Dear sister Rathbun, Emily Rathbun, 17 addi­ with Rev. Cindy Marino at 11:00 28 o f Jason (Patty') and Lori Byers. mother of Trip (Morag Christie), tional grandchildren and 30 great­ AM. Inurnment will be at Mount D etails: The clothing bank Location: Holy Trinity Alison Heimsath (Robert) and Memorial Service will be held on Hope Cemetery in Chicago, IL. is the Western Wayne drop grandchildren. Also survived by Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Julie Brown (Mark Rembacki). Thursday April 26, 2012, 11 am step-children Wm. M. McKinley, In lieu o f flowers: Memorials to off center for the Everyone She is also survived by three at Orchard United Methodist Mile between Newburgh Pam McKinley Letzring (Kurt), the Donald W. Reynolds Library a Chance to Hear clothing grandchildren and five great Church, 30450 Farmington Road, in Mountain Home, AR or the and Haggerty, in Livonia T.C. McKinley (Kris), and Cheryl drive. Donate "like new" grandchildren. Predeceased by her Farmington Hills, MI 48334,with McKinley Drucktennis (John). Plymouth Historical Museum in D etails: $2 bag sale on a luncheon to follow. Memorial clothing on hangers in these two brothers. Family will receive Also mourning her loss are two Plymouth, MI. Online guest book Saturday friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Visitation will be Wednesday brothers, a sister, three sisters-in- at www.ungerhomer.com. categories: men, women, (734) 464.0211 (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell April 25, 2012 l-4pm and 5-9pm law, several cousins, nieces, boys, girls, infants. Shoes C ontact: Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn also at the church. In lieu o f nephews and many, many friends. also are needed. The cloth­ RUMMAGE SALE 13-14 Mile), Thursday, April 26th, flowers donations may be made Visitation was held at the Harry J. ing will be given away at 2:00-9:00pm. Funeral service to Orchard UMC Rev. Margo Time/Date: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Will Funeral Home, Livonia. the Lovin the D Resource Friday 11:00am at Northbrook Dexter Memorial. Funeral services were at Rosedale Let others Thursday-Friday, April 26-27 Fair May 19 near Wayne Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. www.mccabefuneralhome.com Gardens Presbyterian Church, Location: Good Hope Lu­ Fourteen Mile Rd., Beverly Hills. State University Livonia. Interment Redford k n o w ... theran Church, 28680 Cherry Visitation at church begins HERRICK, Cemetery. Charitable donations C ontact: (734) 927-6686 or 10:00am. Memorial tributes to the Hill Road, Garden City may be made to the Redford (734) 404-2480 American Association of VERN D. Cemetery Association or the D etails: Gently-used items University Women, the Michigan Age 88, April 22, 2012. Beloved Juvenile Diabetes Research W hen you’ve lost a CONCERT at bargain prices Womenls Hall o f Fame or the char­ husband of Jean. Dear father of Foundation-Cincinnati Chapter. loved one, place Time/Date: 7:30 p.m. Satur­ C ontact: (734) 427-3660 ity o f donor’s choice. A.J. Dick (Georgia), Bob (Muriel), Dorothy led a full and productive Desmond & Sons 248-549-0500. day, A p ril 28 Judy (Jeff) Jones and Don life for 88 years. She lived for your notice on our VIRTUAL DEMENTIA View obituary and share memories Location: St. Aidan Catholic (Peggy). Loving Grandfather of many years with her family in TOUR at: 6 . Beloved great grandfather o f 7. 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By Sharon Dargay original linocut print he O&E Staff Writer created — and printed on an antique letter press The Plymouth Commu­ — for the fundraiser. nity Arts Council (PCAC) The PCAC has accepted will pull out all the stops sealed bids the past few this weekend for its weeks for the first five of annual fundraiser. the 100 signed and num­ “We only have one big bered prints. Burda said weekend a year. It’s not bids will be accepted for minor fundraisers here about 45 minutes after and there,” said Jeff Bur- the piece is made public da of Livonia, the Coun­ on Friday. cil’s executive direc­ Prints purchased by tor. “This year I \yant- the top five bidders will ed to focus on the collec­ be framed. The other 95 tive arts and with art and unframed prints will be music we have, it gives Singer-songwriter Kathy Nieman will perform at the Craig Porter will play traditional, folk and blues music at sold for $100 each. a 360 view of what we do Hootenanny Friday, April 28, at Plymouth Community Arts the Hootenanny. “The exciting part is here.” Council. you’ll get a print strict­ A printmaking demon­ ly made for this event,” stration, artist reception Marty Kohn and Craig Burda said. “No one has and unique art auction Pairadocs Trio Porter. seen the work yet. It’s a kick off the benefit Fri­ — Dr. Tom Nieman, a Kentucky secret that only Mike and day, April 27 at the Coun­ Ditkoff (left), native, sings tradition­ I know.” cil, 774 N. Sheldon, in an orthopaedic al folk tunes and also Concert tickets are Plymouth. Two concerts, surgeon. Dr. Jeff writes original songs. available at the PCAC, one on Friday and the London, a child The Zakems play a mix of 774 N. Sheldon. Or call other, Saturday, April 28, psychiatrist, and old and new songs from (734)416-4278. are ticketed events and artist and musi­ American and Irish tra­ Visit www.plymou- will help bring the PCAC cian, Mike Mul­ ditional music, includ­ tharts.com to view the closer to its $25,000 fund­ len, founder and ing bluegrass. Kohn, a PCAC’s many programs, raising goal. president of the retired Detroit Free Press including summer art Hors d’oeuvres, wine, Baseline Folk So­ reporter, and Porter, a camps for children and cheese, sweets, alco­ ciety — will play photojournalist and pho­ adults, drop-in art class­ holic and non-alcohol­ Friday, April 27, to editor, team up to play es. music instruction, ic drinks will be served at the Plymouth traditional, folk and blues youth theater, monthly both nights. Community Arts music. exhibits and more. “P.F. Chang’s is com­ Council fund­ The Hootenanny will Burda expects 500 chil­ ing this year,” Burda raiser. run from 7-10 p.m. Satur­ dren will participate in said. “And we have some day, April 28. Tickets are one of the PCAC’s 46 hometown favorites for $25. camp selections this year. food coming in.” The organization has add­ In the past, the PCAC Visual art ed several new camp has held silent auctions Mike Mullen, president getting a collection of ety board members, such Mullen and his fellow titles, including vehicle or teamed with local ven­ of the Baseline Folk Soci­ everything. There is such as Cathy Fitzpatrick, Pairadocs THo members design and jewelry-mak­ ues for its annual fund­ ety, a group that pres­ diversity. Everyone com­ John Delle-Monache and — Tom Ditkoff, an ortho­ ing. raiser. ents monthly concerts at ing on Saturday night Scott Ludwig, collectively paedic surgeon, and Jeff “This is our biggest “This is the same type PCAC, suggested bring­ comes with their own known as The Folk Lau­ London, a child psychia­ (camp) year to date,” he of gathering, but this ing music to this year’s (musical) ideas.”' reates. They’ll perform trist — will play from 8- said, adding that a recent time you can experience fundraiser, Burda said. at the Hootenanny on Sat­ 10 p.m. Friday, April 27. spring break camp also a concert and you may “When other groups H o o te n a n n y urday, along with Kathy Tickets are $25. drew a record number of get to go home with a found out, everyone Some of the performers Nieman & Friends, Alex Before the concert, participants. “It’s a good piece of art.” wanted to join. You’re are Baseline Folk Soci­ and Maggie Zakem, and Mullen will unveil the time to be here.”

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By Sharon Dargay School, 20155 Middlebelt, Mendelssohn and The O&E Staff Writer Livonia. Tickets are $20 Swan from Carnival of for adults, $18 for seniors, the Animals by Saint- The Livonia Sympho­ 60 and over, and $5 for Saens. ny Orchestra and its audi­ students of all ages. Tickets are avail­ ence will be awash in Volodymyr Shesiuk, able at the door or can great music Saturday, Livonia Symphony music be ordered through April 28. director, will conduct the www.livoniasympho- From classical works concert that will include a ny.org. For more infor­ about the Danube and solo by David Ormai, vio­ mation call the Sympho­ Moldau rivers to songs linist. The Livonia Civic ny’s music hotline at about swans and frogs, Chorus will join the group (734) 421-1111. Groups the Symphony’s upcoming for one song, Froggy. of 10 or more get a $5 concert is all about water. “That was something discount off the adult “We do five concerts Volodymyr Shesiuk will that was composed by price. Call (313) 538- a year and we try to conduct the Livonia Sym­ someone the conductor 2536. arrange it so that each has phony Orchestra Sunday, knew,” said Laing, add­ Mark your calen­ a theme. That’s how this April 29, at Clarencevilie ing that the tune is similar dar for the Sympho­ one came about,” said Ron High School in Livonia. to Froggy went a Courtin’, ny’s annual Garden Par­ Laing, a Livonia Sympho­ an old folk song. “Other ty Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. ny board member who is than the water connection, Saturday, May 19 at active on its music selec­ Hands Across the Sea. It most of the music tends to Laurel Manor in Livo­ tion committee. “They’ve all has something to do be classical or semi-clas­ nia. Tickets are $30 got the Blue Danube Walz. with water.” sical, except for the Sousa per person and include They’re doing Winter “Water Music’ is set march and Froggy." the lunch and a garden David Ormai is soloist at the Livonia Symphony Orchestra's from The Four Seasons — for 4 p.m. at the Lou­ The program also will themed silent auction. • "Water Music" concert, Saturday, April 28, at Clarencevilie snow is a form of water. is Schmidt Auditorium include Fingal’s Cave Reserve tickets at www. High School. There’s The Moldau and in Clarencevilie High from The Hebrides by livoniasymphony.org.

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Cady, short life Northville at 1 p.m., Sunday, M ay 6 es, free w ith admission Contact: (248) 347-1642; Location: American Legion Exhibits: Detroit Revealed: Details: 13th annual student www.starringthegallery.com Hall, 31775 Grand River Ave., Photographs 2000-2010, an art show UNIVERSITY OF MICHI­ Farmington exhibit of 50 photos through C ontact (248) 3444)497 or GAN April 29; Once Upon a Time: e-mail to arthouseoffice@ Details: Farmington Contra Prints and Drawings th at Tell northvillearts.org . Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dance; cost is $10, $5 for Tuesday through Saturday, students, with all proceeds Stories, through May 13; Plant STARRING "THE GAL­ (3D), a three-dimensional in­ noon-5 p.m. Sunday, through benef itting a charity. No LERY" vestigation of the abandoned M ay 20 partner is necessary. 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t only takes one cup to become a believer. At least that is the way it was for me. The coffee was sweet, Iclean and as it cooled had a pronounced taste of lemon. It was fabulous. Pret­ ty much from that day on, I have avoid­ ed coffee made anywhere but at home where I can purchase my own beans The Sweet Maria's home page. Noth­ and craft my own cup. ing fancy but chock full of information Maybe you are ready about coffee. to ditch the calorie lad­ en, dairy filed, sugary WWW.SWEETMARIAS.COM cup of daily caffeine but just do not know the “We are more than just another on­ next step to take. line shopping cart, we are a virtual Let me suggest the coffee university. Simply put, we real­ blog of Tom Owen. ly like what we do...” and that is evi­ Coffee Preacher Actually the blog is dent by the volume of information just one educational available. Here is just a rough sam­ Dan Dean aspect of online retail­ pling of what you will find. er Sweet Maria’s, which • 78 travelogues. From a trip to Guate­ contains one of the most m ala in 2001 to Tom's latest trip th a t is a Her special day vast libraries of everything coffee you mere 202 verified 5 star images, paired can find online. Tom Owen is the princi­ down from the 1250 shot on the trip. pal contributor/owner along with his wife • 31 videos. Everything from roasting and company namesake, Maria Troy. M ake reservations now basics to a Direct Trade adventure to By today’s website design standards, growing coffee in West Oakland, Calif. you might classify the site as basic, on • 65 green coffee selections each with a the other hand by the sheer amount of for M other’s D ay brunch information available you might think it full review and one coffee in a category is a huge corporate run operation with labeled "thumbs down" described as "a a ton of employees named Tom. But the textbook case of processing taint" selling Put a smile on Mom’s face this Moth­ prime rib, fried chicken, pork tender­ simple truth is that it is quite, well sim­ for $2.80 lb. er’s Day with brunch at a local restau­ loin, ham, vegetable risotto, penne ple. Simple — if the man running the • Coffee merchandise including four rant. It’s not too early to make a reser­ pasta with meat sauce, cheesy pota­ operation really likes what he does and categories of home roasters plus acces­ vation. Seatings at popular locations toes, mashed sweet potatoes, green who seems to journal just about every­ sories, 15 different grinders, seven cat­ fill up fast. bean casserole, glazed carrots, sal­ thing related to coffee and posts it in egories of brewers, bags and a category Here’s a sampling: ads, steamed mussels and oysters, an easy to navigate and well organized for all the rest. • 5ive Restaurant at The Inn at St. omelet and waffle station, fresh fruit, manner. • 271 entries - give or take under the Jo h n , 44045 Five Mile, Plymouth: Plat­ desserts, pop, coffee and tea. Cost is Asked to describe her husband’s fas­ heading Coffee Library. The library is ed brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. includes trio $21.99 for adults; $15.99 for seniors; cination with coffee, Maria politely said broken up into eight categories plus the of appetizers, choice of two entree $7.99 for kids, 10-7; and free for kids, 6 Tom has “worked in coffee for about 25 photo and video categories listed above. items, desserts. Adults, $40; kids, 6- and under. Call (734) 464-5555 for res­ years in different capacities.” Nice, but • A sm all selection of roasted coffee. 12, $12; kids, 5 and under, free. Select ervations. that is not the whole story — no way. I from a limited a la carte menu from 4- • P a n a c h e 4 4 7 ,447 Forest, Plymouth: . would have loved to talk to Tom myself 9 p.m. Make reservations at (734) 357- Plated brunch served 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to find out what drives him, but he was 5700; e-mail to [email protected] with entrees ranging from $8 to $13. too busy — cupping coffee. • Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Menu features such items as stuffed According to one of Tom’s online posts B a r , 17400 Haggerty, Livonia: Brunch French toast, frittata, Crab Benedict Sweet Maria’s came about in 1997 after costs $34.95 for adults and $16.95 for and more. Walk-ins and reservations he went to purchase some green coffee children, 12 and under. Adults get a accepted. Call (734) 386-8447. to roast at home and ran into a not-so- choice of appetizer, one of five entrees • Sean O'Callaghan's, 821 Penni- helpful local roaster near the couples’ served with Potatoes O’Brien and sau­ man, Plymouth: Brunch runs 10 a.m.- home in Ohio. That led to the opening teed green beans, and a choice of des­ 2 p.m. and features prime rib, salmon, of a small shop and an eventual move to sert. Entrees include prime rib, Filet Eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, hash, California in 2002. Today Sweet Maria’s Mignon Benedict and Steakhouse browns, salads, omelette and waffle is run from a 7,500-square-foot ware­ Filet Mignon Cobb, Fleming’s Frittata, station, chocolate fountain, desserts house with 15 employees in Oakland, and New Orleans-Style French Toast. and more. Adults, $18.99; kids, 12 and Calif, just five blocks from the port of Children can choose Chicken Strips under, $8.99. Call (734) 459-6666. Oakland, which is the port for Speciality and Fries, Steak and Fries, Ched­ • Sw eet Lorraine's, 17100 Laurel Coffee in the United States. dar Cheese Omelet or Classic French Park Drive North, Livonia: Brunch The retailer’s main business is selling SWEET MARIA'S Toast. They also receive a fruit salad runs 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and includes green coffee for the home coffee roast­ and choice of dessert. Reserve online choice of soup; carving station with er. But whether you are a home roast­ Sweet Maria's owner Tom Owen had his at flemingssteakhouse.com or call prime rib and ham; omelet station; er, a seasoned artisan master roaster, a picture taken during a recent visit to Su­ (734) 542-9463. waffle station; sides and salads such as talented barista or a coffee newbie just matra in this photo titled: Troll in the Onan • Fox Hills Golf Course and Banquet Norwegian smoked salmon platter and checking things out — Sweet Maria’s Ganjang coffee tree. C e n te r, 8768 North Territorial Road Tropical Breeze fruit display; several has something of interest for you. And Plymouth: Choose from two brunch­ entrees including Laurel Park London you literally can spend hours lost in an es. Dine at the Fox Classic, 10 a.m.- Broil, Chicken Milano and Farmhouse online sea of informative articles, tuto­ And this post explaining an annu­ 4 p.m. Cost is $29.95 for adults and Quiche; and desserts. A mini buffet rials, tips, videos and photographs all al calendar produced by Sweet Maria’s: $10.95 for children, 3-12. The buf­ for children will include items such as related to coffee. “Instead of a calendar of cute dogs pho­ fet includes a breakfast station; sea­ corn dogs, chicken fingers, and mac From the site’s main page you can, with tos, this year we decided to do some­ food items; soup, salads; side dishes; & cheese. $32.95, adults; $9.95, chil­ a couple clicks, tackle such subjects as thing very different. Out of an excess of a carving station with roasted turkey, dren, 12 and under; free for kids, 5 and the science of coffee, roasting coffee, spleen, we have created The 2012 Mon- ham and prime rib; an entree station under. Call (734) 953-7480 for reserva­ brewing coffee, tasting coffee, buying do Coffee Calendar, filled with oddness, with Potato and Panko Crusted Chick­ tions. coffee and my favorite link titled “odd­ sarcasm, inside jokes and some jabs at en Croquettes, Buttermilk Chick­ ness” with such subjects as Coffee and our own specialty coffee industry. Why? en, Mama’s Meatloaf, Braised Pork Destination dining with mom Chickens, Oddball Coffee Sounds and Because humor keeps us going, and Shanks, Pan Fried Whitefish and Lob­ If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day Muzics and 32 other topics related to cof­ IMO, we are hilarious!:)” ster and Shrimp Mac n’ Cheese; omelet meal with built-in entertainment — fee that do not fit into the above men­ He noted that all proceeds from the and waffle stations; and desserts. and you don’t mind driving a few addi­ tioned categories. calendar will go to the charity, Doctors A buffet also runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at tional miles — consider taking Mom to Ever wonder how to plant a coffee without Borders. The Golden Fox. Cost is $34.95 for one of these locations: tree? Yep, there is a post on Tom’s blog, But while the humor makes light read­ adults and $12.95 for children, 3-12. • The Detroit Zoo, located on Ten plus a video that is a home movie of sorts ing, make no mistake, Sweet Maria’s is Buffet stations are similar to those at Mile (1-696 service drive) and Wood­ in which a single coffee tree growing in serious about coffee. “For us, we think the Fox Classic. The Golden Fox also ward Ave., in Royal Oak: Breakfast Tom and Maria’s yard is processed with it is important to understand how cof­ offers oysters on a half shell and addi­ runs 8-10 a.m. in the Wildlife Interpre­ the help of a young, pajama-wearing cof­ fee is grown and processed around the tional entrees. For reservations for tive Gallery. Cost is $30 for adults and fee prodigy. And each Friday at noon world. That helps explain why different either brunch, call (734) 453-7272 or $25 for children, 14 and under. Young­ Pacific time, Tom also hosts a live broad­ coffees taste so different,” stated Maria visit online at www.foxhills.com. sters will get a chance to make a spe­ cast on USTREAM touching on a variety in a recent e-mail. “We try to connect • Hellenic Cultural Center, 23275 Joy cial gift for mom and the brunch cost of coffee-related subjects. with coffee producers in Central Ameri­ Road, west of Wayne Road, Westland: includes Zoo admission. The menu Humor is a big part of what you will ca, South America, Africa and Indonesia The buffet runs noon-4 p.m. and costs includes waffles with assorted fruit find keeping the information in perspec­ each year. Tom has a number of travel­ $17 for adults and $9 for kids, 3-10. toppings and syrups, bacon, sausage, tive. For example, this post talks about ogues of his photos posted in our Coffee The buffet includes roast beef, ham, scrambled eggs, quiche, hashbrowns, pictures Tom has taken over the years of Library,” she added. chicken, fish, Polish sausage, pota­ mini desserts and more. For reserva­ chickens on various coffee farms he has And by connecting with coffee produc­ toes, pasta, salads, desserts, beverag­ tions call (248) 541-5717 and press 9. visited. “Each year we do our charity cal­ ers Sweet Maria’s is also connecting with es, rolls and more. Breakfast bar is • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 endar ‘Dogs of Coffee.’ But while perus­ its customer base through what seems offered noon-2 p.m. Call (734) 525-3550 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Shores: ing all my dog photos, I realize there like a thousand employees named Tom. for reservations. Brunch runs 10 a.m.-noon and includes are significant numbers of chicken pics. • Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft turkey, beef tenderloin, sweet pota­ What’s with that? Here is a tribute to all Dan Dean is the assistant managing editor for Road, Livonia: Buffet brunch with toes, bacon, sausage, French toast the feathered kind I have encountered presentation at the Observer & Eccentric and seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. casserole, cheeses, fresh fruit, pas­ on coffee farms,” writes Tom under an Hometown Newspapers. He can be reached by costs $32 for adults, $27 for seniors, tries, desserts and more. Cost is $34 entry 2011 Chickens of Coffee. e-mail at [email protected] $17 for kids, 4-12 and free for kids 3 for adults and $19 for children, 5-12. and under. It will include appetizers, It includes a guided tour of the house. carving station, salads, hot breakfast Brunch only cost is $26 for adults and Sweet Maria's owner items, entrees, pastries and desserts, $14 for children. Make reservations at Tom Owen writes this and beverages. Specialty cocktails will (313) 884-4222. entry for one of 202 be available for purchase. A photogra­ • The Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 photos in a Travelogue pher will be on hand for photos. Cost is Woodward, Detroit: The DIA’s monthly from a trip to Sumatra $10. Make brunch reservations at (734) Sunday “Brunch with Bach” will fea­ in February: Typical tarp 462-0770. ture music by The Mack Sisters, a pia­ on the road, and of • Longacre House, 24705 Farming- no duo. Seatings begin at 10:30 a.m. course typical cigarette ton Road, Farmington Hills: Buffet and 1 p.m. in Kresge Court. Concerts in the mouth. Smok­ brunch starts at 1 p.m. and offers hot are at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The ear­ ing and coffee just go breakfast items, such as eggs, bacon, lier concert and a continental break­ together. This coffee sausage, potatoes; a carving station, fast cost $20. The afternoon con­ has the skin pulped off chicken, fish, pastas, sides, salads, des­ cert includes a hot entree, fresh fruit, it, and will dry a few serts, juices, coffee and a cash bar. breakfast breads, coffee, tea, and hours before being sold $30, adults; $20, kids 12 and under; juice. Concert-only tickets are $15. to a collector. Moisture free for kids, 3 and under. Call (248) All Brunch with Bach tickets include will be 40-50 percent 477-8404 for reservations. admission to the art institute, exclud­ when sold. This coffee • 1 Under Bar & Grill, 35780 Five ing ticketed exhibitions. is called "Gabah" at this Mile, Livonia: Seatings are at noon, 2 stage. Aceh, Sumatra p.m. and 4 p.m. The buffet includes — Compiled by Sharon Dargay TOM OWEN | SWEET MARIA’S

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Report: Smoking-related B u e n o s A i r e s

fire deaths drop sharply l a n d :

According to a recent report released by the National Fire p r i c e y , Protection Association, 610 civilian deaths in the Unit­ ed States were attributed to t h r i v i n g smoking material fires in 2010, a number at or near the all­ By Robert Meisner time-low and well down from Guest Columnist the 1980 levels. During 2010 there were an estimated 90,800 Q: I understand that there smoking material fires result­ are many new developments ing in $663 million in direct along the river in Buenos property damage. Aires which is ripe for Several factors, including a commercial development. Do decline in smoking and strict­ you have any information? er fire resistant standards on A: Buenos Aires has mattresses and upholstered i been able to develop its furniture have been credited riverfront with a series with the decrease in smoking of shops, restaurants material fire deaths over the and hotels on both sides last 30 years. The most recent of the river. Obviously, drops in fatalities and injuries, the prices per lot though, owe much to the “fire- involved are substantial safe” cigarette legislation. as compared to other Local firefighters agree parts of the city with the national report. “The because advent of fire-safe cigarettes of their has done a great job in help­ location. ing to bring down the number There of fire deaths due to smokers,” is an said Tom Kiurski of Livonia additional Fire & Rescue. “The cigarettes degree are designed to self-extinguish of benefit when not being inhaled regu­ since larly. This can bring down the rapid incidents of cigarettes igniting transit furniture and beds when the abuts' smoker has fallen asleep or these areas, but you forgotten about the cigarette. are best advised to “Our greatest loss of life joint venture with from fire is smoking mate­ a local company or rials, so any effort to reduce real estate group so the ignition sequence and its that you maximize effects has helped the fire ser­ your opportunities for vice,” Kiurski added in an e- investment with local mail. expertise and political In 2003, U.S. states began connections. requiring that all cigarettes deaths will reach roughly 30 rial fires, even though they something sturdy and hard to sold must be “fire-safe,” that percent. are less likely to smoke than ignite, like an end table. Q: What common fair is, have sharply reduced igni­ According to Lorraine Carli, younger adults. • Before you throw out butts housing problems arise from tion strength (ability to start NFPA’s vice president of Com­ • One fatal victim in four and ashes, make sure they are community restrictions or fires), as determined by ASTM munications, “The adoption of (24 percent) of home smok­ out. Dowsing them in water or rules? Standards. By 2010, fire-safe fire-safe cigarette legislation ing-material fires was not the sand is the best way to do this. A: In general, cigarette legislation was in is proving to be a giant step smoker whose cigarette start­ • Check under furniture cush­ community restrictions effect in 47 states. From 2003 forward in reducing the lead­ ed the fire. ions and other places people or rules trigger fair to 2010, the number of civil­ ing cause of home fire deaths.” • Sleeping is the primary smoke for cigarette butts that housing problems in ian deaths in smoking-materi­ “NFPA is very encouraged human factor contributing to may have fallen out of sight. one of two ways, either al fires fell by an average of by these numbers, which show ignition cited for one-third (32 NFPA is a worldwide leader the rules are enforced 21 percent. the requirements are having percent) of home smoking- in fire, electrical, building, and unfairly or the rules The year 2012 is the first the intended consequences,” material fire deaths. life safety. The mission of the themselves are year all 50 state laws are said Carli. “It is clear that our As with virtually all types international nonprofit orga­ unfair. For example, effective, and all inventories efforts have already made an of fires, there are many steps nization founded in 1896 is to a Condominium of pre-standard cigarettes impact on public safety and that people can take to prevent reduce the worldwide burden Association faces should have sold out. A pro­ will continue to provide fur­ smoking-material fires. NFPA of fire and other hazards on the potential liability if jection linking the percentage ther progress in the years to has developed the following quality of life by providing and members of a protected decline in fire deaths to the come.” safety tips focusing on safe advocating consensus codes class are singled out for percentage of smokers cov­ Other key findings in this storage and disposal of ciga­ and standards, research, train­ strict enforcement of the ered suggests that when smok­ report show: rettes: ing, and education. rules by enforcement ing material fire death num­ • Older adults are at the • Whenever you smoke, use against others is lax. An bers are analyzed for the year highest risk of death or inju­ deep, wide, sturdy ashtrays. Livonia Fire & Rescue contributed example is that it would 2012, the reduction in civilian ry from home smoking-mate­ • Ashtrays should be set on to this report. be unlawful to come down hard on African American residents for breaking the rules while ignoring similar HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-W AYNE infractions by white residents. These are the area residential real 5950 Runnymeade Dr $147,000 27473 Oakley St $160,000 25679 Deborah $29,000 The second relates estate closings recorded the week 658 Shana St $119,000 19176 Rensellor St $60,000 26640 Dover $55,000 to the fairness of the 43726 Simsbury St $125,000 9360 Stonehouse Ave $255,000 13120 Hemingway $39,000 rules. For example, of Jan . 16-20, 2012, at the W ayne 41366 Southwind Dr $39,000 31158 W Chicago St $110,000 11378 Leverne $55,000 County Register of Deeds office. 4194 Strathmore Ln $151,000 NORTH VILLE 20411 Poinciana $4,000 communities have Listed below are cities, addresses, 42334 Trent Dr $210,000 15879 A ugusta Ct $434,000 26805 W Chicago $67,000 legitimate reasons to and sales prices. GARDEN CITY 44499 Broadmoor Blvd $335,000 20419 Wakenden $17,000 govern resident behavior 973 Areola St $42,000 18584 Clairmont Cir W $792,000 9623 Wormer $80,000 in common areas, such 28611 Beechw ood St $37,000 40834 Coachwood Cir $300,000 WESTLAND 29804 Bridge St $67,000 16284 Country Knoll Dr $210,000 32027 Avondale St $89,000 as hallways, parking lots CANTON 31406 Ford Rd $325,000 16827 Country Knoll Dr $210,000 38528 Avondale St $72,000 and outside spaces, but 7280 Almaden Ct $189,000 28620 Rosslyn Ave $72,000 16859 Dover Dr $102,000 1502 Barchester St $53,000 rules that unreasonably 7212 Camelia Ct $110,000 32439 Warren Rd $32,000 16760 Lyonhurst Cir $240,000 37263 Booth St $69,000 7737 Embassy Dr $180,000 target children or LIVONIA 15917 M orningside $118,000 2809 Cadmus Ct $22,000 limit their behavior in 2235 Hendrie $265,000 11034 Arden St $170,000 19202 Northridge Dr $38,000 35567 D ove Trl $65,000 2383 Hogan Way $187,000 16072 Fairlane Dr $204,000 16145 O akw ood Ct $430,000 35858 Florane St $84,000 common areas could 1349 Lo n g fello w Dr $115,000 18544 Filmore St $79,000 PLYMOUTH 33135 Lancashire St $88,000 lead to a complaint of 550 Manhattan Ct $399,000 31346 Hillbrook St $182,000 13077 A nd over Dr $285,000 37499 Lang Ct $90,000 45236 Middlebury Ln $266,000 discrimination based 19738 Ingram St $118,000 570 Byron St $140,000 6072 N Carlson St $40,000 on familial status. 7436 Pointe Dr $138,000 14036 Lyons St $95,000 831 D e e rC t $120,000 7395 N Hix Rd $65,000 49092 Poppleton Ct $315,000 11327 M ayfield St $117,000 1350 Hartsough St $134,000 800 N Linville St $22,000 Of course, rules that 6266 Porteridge Ln $165,000 18472 Mayfield St $252,000 1142 N H olbrook St $275,000 723 Rahn St $59,000 have no reasonable 1835 Preserve Blvd $88,000 39270 Meeting House Ln $165,000 1113 Pennim an Ave $820,000 1254 Selm a St $113,000 relationship to the 342 Princess Dr $ 149,000 31609 Middleboro St $86,000 49485 Pointe Xing $145,000 1176 Shoem aker Dr $45,000 operation of the 41812 Princess Dr $207,000 32907 Middleboro St $170,000 REDFORD 627 Van Sull St $75,000 386 Princeton St $173,000 35463 Northgate Dr $197,000 9567 Brady $15,000 7953 Whispering W illow $82,000 condominium would 641 Roosevelt St $342,000 similarly be suspect. The Federal Housing Act bans discrimination in housing because of race, color, religion, HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND sex, national origin, familial status or These are the area residential real 7340 Chula Vista Ln $155,000 30116 Club House Ln $163,000 39627 Village Wood Ln $36,000 disability. Check with estate closings recorded the week 3392 Dogwood Ct $260,000 31243 Folsom Rd $57,000 SOUTH LYON 3234 E Bradford Dr $360,000 20961 Indian Creek Dr $25,000 58698 Castle Ct $40,000 your attorney regarding of Jan. 3-6, 2012, at the Oakland 168 Hillboro Dr $450,000 35184 Knollwood Ln $154,000 1141 C olt Dr $193,000 -the nature and extent of County Register of Deeds office. 1050 Top V ie w Rd $288,000 21526 Oxford Ave $113,000 1361 D rury Ln $300,000 your rules. Listed below are cities, addresses, 2756 W Hickory Grove Rd $335,000 29432 Regents Pointe $87,000 54888 Grenelefe Cir W $345,000 and sales prices. 6370 Westmoor Rd $255,000 21732 Roosevelt Ave $21,000 835 Westbrooke Dr $198,000 185 W ood ed g e Dr $265,000 FRANKLIN SOUTHFIELD Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer 5199 Woodlands Dr $115,000 32920 Brandingham Rd $145,000 15588 Addison St $57,000 and author of Condominium BEVERLY HILLS COMMERCE TOWNSHIP 30800 Inkster Rd $760,000 30516 Brentwood St $21,000 Operation: Getting Started & 17117 D u n b la in eA ve $205,000 6039 Amadore St $83,000 31050 OakleafLn $300,000 24135 Evergreen Rd $30,000 Staying on the Right Track, sec­ BINGHAM FARMS $50,000 MILFORD 1761 Applebrook Dr 26388 Franklin Pointe Dr $39,000 ond edition, available for $9.95 ♦ 32300 Bingham Rd $390,000 3337 Benstein Rd $63,000 1877 Honeysuckle Ln $47,000 17151 G old w in Dr $130,000 BIRMINGHAM 5308 Kristi Ln $183,000 189 N o b le S t $92,000 15905 Harden Cir $66,000 plus $1 shipping/handling. He 1556 Em mons Ave $115,000 8145 Locklin Ln $365,000 2476 Our Land Acres $265,000 19752 Hilton Dr $27,000 also wrote Condo Living: A Sur­ 838 Hidden Ravines Dr $475,000 555 Sherbrooke St $160,000 3180 Pine Cone Ct $292,000 23505 Lee Baker Dr $87,000 vival Guide to Buying, Owning 1043 N Old W o o d w ard A ve $118,000 9532 Volga Dr $175,000 678 Summit Ridge Dr $134,000 23745 Lee Baker Dr $37,000 and Selling a Condominium, 1596 N orthlaw n Blvd $426,000 2406 Yasmin Dr $220,000 NOVI 28675 Lowell Ct N $35,000 available for $24.95 plus $5 381 W Brow n St $265,000 FARMINGTON 45186 Bartlett Dr $105,000 15801 Providence Dr $50,000 BLOOMFIELD HILLS 33825 Glenview Dr $116,000 51109 Mayfair Ter $258,000 28174 Sutherland St $72,000 shipping/ handling. Call (248) 510 Wilshire Dr $155,000 23255 Prospect Ave $158,000 27931 M id d leton Dr $152,000 W H IT E LAKE 644-4433 or visit bmeisner® 2235 Cameo Lake Ct $225,000 FARMINGTON HILLS 22120 Perth Ct $417,000 8115 Bennington Blvd $275,000 meisner-law.com. This column 21943 Picadilly Cir $430,000 9162 Redwood St $91,000 2041 Eagle Pointe $120,000 28892 Bannockburn St $162,000 shouldn't be construed as legal 494 Fox Hills Dr N # 3 $35,000 25883 Chapelweigh Dr $140,000 44882 Revere Dr $260,000 8797 River Run Dr $274,000 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP 32305 Chesterbrook St $127,000 39895 Squire Rd $142,000 9277 Steephollow Dr $237,000 advice.

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Trunk china & glassware, household Sale-Station 885. $10 per oeadsehomelownlife.com items. 601 S. Lafayette St. space. See: DEADLINES: DELIVERY/DRIVER y f i r V . . : r ~ i www.oldvillageplymouth.com Camfil Farr, a leading glob­ Fri. at 4 pm for Sunday SOUTH LYON MULTI GARAGE 734-207-2346 al Air Filtration Company Tues. at 3 pm for Thursrfay SA LES: Colonial Acres is seeking an individual Clubhouse. 25015 Potomac Ct, for our Livonia, office to CareerBuilder Redford Aldersgate United deliver to the Metro Methodist Church W of Pontiac Trail, btwn 10 & NEWSPAPER Detroit area. In this role, 10000 Beech Daly, 11 Mile Rd. Sat. April 28,10-3. 2 blocks S. of Plymouth Rd POLICY you will be responsible All advertising published 313.937-3170 for deliveries of filtration + in this Newspaper is SOUTH LYON- Girl's toys & products, as well as Rummage Sale subject to the conditions clothes (toddler & up). 4/27 & performing various ware­ April 28th, 9-2pm. house responsibilities. Yahoo! stated in the applicable 4/28, 9-4pm. 56769 McKenzi Clothing, shoes, purses, Candidates must be rate card. (Copies are Ln, off Milford Rd, 1/4 mile White elephants, kitchen available from the responsible, organized from 10 Mile. needs, small appliances, toys advertising department: individuals, with an excel­ and books! Observer & Eccentric/ lent driving record. Prior SOUTH LYON- Multi family Hometown Weekly warehouse and delivery WESTLAND: Huron Valley Newspapers, 41304 sale! 340 Gibson (Hagadorn & experience of 3 to 5 years T h e r i g h t Lutheran, 33740 Cowan Rd. Concept Drive, Plymouth, Whipple). April 27 & 28, 9- required. Excellent Company benefits, includ­ (N. of Warren, E. off Wayne). Ml 48170, 866-887-2737. 4pm. Furniture & household ing medical, dental, life Thurs-Fri., Apr. 26 & 27, We reserve the right not items. c a n d i d a t e ! to accept an insurance, 401K, and 9am-5pm. Sat., Apr. 28, more. CDL not required. advertiser's order. SOUTH LYON- Multi family. Please call 734-261-1860 9am-noon $3 Bag Day. Our sales representatives Household, kid's clothes, have no authority to bind To learn more, this newspaper & toys. 25847 Cobblers Lane. DIRECT CARE STAFF 11 & Martinadale. April 26- Call Estate Sales only publication of Work with developmental^ an advertisement shall 28th, 9-3:30pm disabled adults. Westland. constitute final 800-579-7355 Now is the time to clean out those closets, basements and garages Another Bernard Davis (734) 722-4580 x9 acceptance of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and turn those items into cash! Place your ad in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers and Estate Sale 313-837-1993 advertiser's order. April 27-28, 8:45am-4pm. 30623 W. 12 Mile Rd. Advertisers are 4607 W. Outer Dr. Detroit Farmington Hills, 48334. Btwn Help Wanted-General Hometown Weeklies to reach thousands of bargain hunters and receive some FREE items too! responsible for reading 48235. For more info go to Orchard & Middlebelt. Sat. their ad(s) the first time it estatesales.net appears & reporting any April 28, 9am-4pm. SEE YOU THERE!!! Clip & Save C oupons! errors immediately. The OUR GARAGE SALE KIT Newspaper will not issue TROY HUGE 3 DAY ESTATE SALE! ------includes: credit for errors in ads SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALE INDEPENDENT April 26, 27, 28, open 9am. after THE FIRST WATTLES & ROCHESTER RD. $2.00 OFF i, $3.00 OFF ANY |.signs EVERYTHING in the house INCORRECT INSERTION. Saturday, April 28, 9-4pm the purchase of any and garage M UST BE SOLD! When more than one with some sales on Friday, I i 8 SQUARE PIZZAi • Price Stickers 33218 Meadowlark, Farming- insertion of the same April 27. Several estate sales, CONTRACTORS LARGE COMBO “Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Inventory Sheets ton. NO early birds! advertisement is ordered, furniture, collectibles, pianos, II ~0ne coupon per person, per pizza, per table. at our Concession Stand No cash value. Offer expires 11-04-12. j • 2 pages of great advice for only the first insertion sporting equipment, Spode II will be credited. and Royal Doulton china, One coupon per purchase. Not valid with other NEEDED coupons. No cash value. Offer expires 11-01-12. 1 1 ■ a successful garage sale Publisher's Notice: All real I Household Goods Coke collectibles, bikes, etc. > • 1 pass for 2 to Emagine Theatres estate advertising in this Longfellow and Thurber newspaper is subject to Streets (2 blks N. of Wattles, Twice a week EMAG/NE II . • Free 4 Square Buddy’s Pizza APT. SIZE KITCHEN TABLE the Federal Fair Housing W. of Rochester Rd.). Act of 1968 which states Thursday mornings & EMAGINE CANTON II Restaurant/ Bar / Carry-out j • Buddy’s Food Discount Card on wheels, $55. Also Elvis 39535 Ford Road • Cahton Detroit 313-892-9001 that it is illegal to | • Ad placed on hometownlife.com WESTLAND Saturday afternoons II Warren 586-574-9200 Plates & 1 John Wayne Plate. advertise "any preference Community Garage Sale 44425 W. 12 Mile • Novi (248) 348-9797 limitation, or II Farmington Hills 248-855-4600 with “ Map It” capabilities EMAGINE WOODHAVEN Sat., May 12th, 9-4pm. Livonia 734-261-3550 discrimination". This 21720 Allen Road • Wood haven II Dearborn 313-562-5900 LIVING ROOM FURNITURE- newspaper will not 100 Vendors. 36601 Ford Rd. EMAGINE ROCHESTER HILLS Auburn Hills 248-276-9040 I 81" Broyhill sofa, cream color knowingly accept any Spaces still available 200 Barclay Circle • Just N. M59 II Carry-out/Cafe with red & green accents advertising for real estate Rochester Hills 734-722-7620 Deliver the Observer II Pointe Plaza 313-884-7400 w/matching pillows. Broyhill which is in violation of the CINEMA HOLLYWOOD 12280 Dixie Highway • Birch Run Carry-out Only recliner w/ matching ottoman law. Our readers are W ESTLAN D HUGE Multi- Newspapers to homes in EMAGINE ROYAL OAK II Royal Oak 248-549-8000 (red & white striped). Blonde hereby informed that all Family Relay for Life Garage 200 N. Main, Downtown Royal Oak II Bloomfield Hills 248-645-0300 entertainment cabinet w / dwellings advertised in r Sale! April 27 and 28, 7am- Western Wayne County www.emaglne-entertalnmenLcom hometownlife.com matching video storage cabi­ this newspaper are II Join Our E-mail club at ^ Movie Line: 888-319-FILM ( 3 4 5 6 ) J vinAnw.buddyspizza.com ^ net. Blonde buffet w/ matching available on an equal 4pm. 1487 Selma, Westland. & receive hutch. Two round glass top housing opportunity basis. Small appliances, furniture, Kits are available only with purchase of Garage Sale Package. end tables & matching oval (FR Doc, 724983 3-31-72). miscellaneous. Must have vehicle, valid To ensure delivery of kit in time of sale, place your ad early! 2 PASSES for 2 glass top coffee table (all 3 Equal Housing O&E is not responsible for kits not received. w/blonde accents). Two table Opportunity Statement: driver’s license & insurance to Emagine Theatre lamps. All upholstery freshly We are pledged to the WESTLAND: Lighthouse hometownlife.com B cleaned. All pieces in exc letter & spirit of U.S. Indoor/Outdoor Sale & Buddy’s Pizza! cond. Non smoking household policy for the achievement 34033 Palmer Rd. w/no pets. $1300/all. of equal housing btwn. Wayne & Venoy. 734-261-1029, leave msg April 27 - May 5, 9-7pm. O b s e r v e r & E c c e n t r i c opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage Furniture, computers, Please call Thomasville Ernest Heming­ & support an affirmative appliances, dishes, OMETOWN way Collection French Antonio advertising & marketing collectibles, jewelry, 734-582-8690 H WEEKLIES electronics, leather coats. Chairs (2) cherry, exc. cond. program in which there A GANNETT COMPANY are no barriers. All proceeds to purchase Original $1025/ea. Asking food for the needy. for more information $525/ea. (734) 812-0817 ______OE06747742

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