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W ild, along mergers and consolidations of ser­ w ith several city of­ vices are likely to continue. ficials, are once again STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER For Wayne and Westland, ihe first ready to lace up their Mabel Ewald (center) shares a laugh w ith her guardians, Theresa (left) and Fred Weaver of Westland. consolidations have been creation skates as the W estland of the Wayne-Westland Fird Depart­ W ild W ings compete in ment and the Wayne-Westlpnd I^ k s an exhibition hockey and Recreation Department. A four- game against the community joint emergency dis­ Detroit Red W ings patching center and consolidated a lu m n i. The secret to a long life senior services appear to bp next on The puck drops at 7 the agenda. p.m . Friday, March 1, at Along with savings from ^haring the M ike Modano Ice the services of Fire Chief Michael Arena, 6210 N. W ild­ Mabel has many answers Reddy and other cost reductions w o o d . from the merger, the fire depart­ Tickets are $10 for By Sue Mason has lived so long. It could be Large fam ily ment also is increasing its revenue. adults and $5 for chil­ staff Writer the lack of stress, she never She came from a large fam­ Dining the goal-setting session dren. Kids under age • m arried and never had chil­ ily, but the number of siblings . die 3 are free. Tickets are Women as they age have a dren. Then again it could be eludes her these days. H er I m rev­ on sale at the mayor's tendency to fudge on them she never smoked, drank or mother died when she was 12. enue through the new vacapt home, office and the M ike age. A case in point is Mabel danced and “didn’t talk back She left her job at the funer­ blight and business self-inspection Modano Ice Arena. Ewald. When Theresa Weaver too much to my dad.” al home to care for her father ordinances recently enactpd to be Seating is lim ited to asks how old she is now, Ewald “I don’t know what my secret when he became ill. After his administered by the fire department 800. There are many smiles and replies, 1,000, then is, but I must be doing some- passing, she left Detroit and Perhaps more significantly, is activities planned for adds, “I’m lessthan you ara I tMng^right,” said Ewald. “I had moved to Westland and lived the impact of two rescue uhits now the event, including in the same apartm ents as her being assigned to fire stations. a score-o competition think.” to raise myself, that might be and chuck-a-puck. “Usually, she says 44,” said it. ” sister, Grace, who took care of “We will probably see a SO per­ Weaver who with her hus­ She grew up in Hamtramck her until she died. cent or more increase in EMS reve­ There w ill also be band Fred and church member and lived in Detroit where As she grew older, a niece nues. We will increase billable runs several raffles and Gabriella Lozano have been she worked for the U.S. post and a nephew cared for her, by one-third or half,” said Reddy. g iv e a w a y s . caring for Ewald for 18 years. office for a few years before but when the niece died of “There were limited resources with­ The truth is somewhere in taking a job at the Martinson Alzheimer’s disease, the neph­ out die merger.” between for Ewald who will Funeral Home where she ini­ ew was no longer capable to By reallocating the available celebrate her 106th birth­ tially cared for the Martin­ caring for her. A church mem- resources of die combine^ depart- Tax time day on May 28. Bom in 1907, sons’ three children and then Ewald isn’t sure why she worked for the funeral home. Please see MABEL A2 Please see MERGER^, A2 Low to moderate income W estland residents can get help com pleting their 2012 income tax returns at the AARP-IRS tax as­ 2012 crime stats sistance program held at W estland's Friend­ m S.-: ship Center, 1119N. show proactive N e w b u rg h . For more inform a­ 31^ 9 tion or to make an approach to policing if f ere n c 3 appointm ent, call (734) 7 2 2 -7 6 2 8 . By LeAnne Rogers has begun to focus on two The AARP Tax As­ • Murder 2 1 -50 staff Writer things—major intersec­ 1 • Robbery 88 82 -6.8 sistance also is available tion accidents to reduce now through April 3 by Working with reduced property damage and • Criminal Sexual appointm ent only at manpower, Westland personal injury acci­ Conduct (1st degree) 48 65 +35.4 the Wayne Community police are taking a pro­ dents and alcohol-relat­ • Aggravated/Felonious Center, 4635 Howe, at active approach to crime ed accidents,”'said West- Assault 184 161 -12.5 Annapolis, in W ayne. through statistically land Police Chief Jeff • Burglary -forced entry 534 484 -9.36 There are no age or selected enforcement. Jedrusik. “And night­ • Burglary-no forced entry 77 92 +19.4 residency restrictions, That accounts for a ly, we have an officer on • Larceny -theft from building 117 -19.8 and clients must file huge jump in arrests for dnmk drivers for selec­ 146 basic/simple form s only • Retail fraud 381 485 +27.i driving under the influ­ tive enforcement.” > to have preparations ence of alcohol or drugs Each month, officers • Controlled Substance done at the site. A ll in 2012. Overall, report­ look at the city’s top five Violation 330 465 +40.9 taxes w ill be electroni­ ed Group A crimes which intersections and the • Concealed Weapons 30 41 +36.6 cally filed. range from the most seri­ cause of the accidents • Operating Under Influence 198 406 +105 For appointm ents, ous crimes such as mur­ to tailor the enforce­ call (734) 721-7460. der down to illegal gam­ ment, Jedrusik said. If bling rose 9.4 percent the main cause of acci­ 2012 from the prior year. dents is drivers running Source: Westtand Police Department Operating while intoxi­ red lights, then officers cated arrests, included in target that offense and Directed patrols ed applies to non-traffic on areas where specif­ INDEX Group B crimes, jumped send a message to driv­ That process of allocat­ offenses, too. ic crimes hav^ occurred Business...... A9 Crossword Puzzle ....BIO lOS percent in 2012. ers so that few er will run ing resources in response “We have directed .• Entertainment...... B6 “Our Ttaffic Bureau that light. to actual dim es report­ patrol approach. We focus Please see tiUME, A2 Food...... B8 Homes...... BIO Jobs...... B11 Obituaries...... B5 O pinion...... A10 Police seek informatiori about missing Westland wbman Senn'ces...... BIO Sports...... B1 W heels...... B12 By LeAnne Rogers leaving the Police Sgt. Norm Brooks. 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she started having diffi­ An accomplished seam­ MABEL culty walking, Theresa stress, she made blan­ Continued from page A1 Weaver brought the cele­ kets, using an old Singer brations to her. treadle sewing machine, “Sometimes I bring her that she donated through ber for 23 years, Fred a. Happy .Meal, she loves her church to the mis­ Weaver, a pastor, told the it,” 'Teresa Weaver said. sions. nephew he would see she “She likes sweet things “She loves to get her was cared for, and he, his like pies and chocolate hair done, and she likes to wife and Lozano stepped and loves to get pies. And get her nails done, more in, assuming guardim- she loves Vemors.” than I do,” said Theresa ship of Ewald in 1996. For herlOOth birthday, Weaver. “No one else would do the group hosted a birth­ - Lozano has moved to it,” said Fred Weaver. “All day party and had what’s Texas, but stays in touch. the credit goes to There­ left of her family attend. Teresa Weaver tease sa. She picked it up and She received birthday Ewald, telling her that decided Mabel would be cards from PresMent when “Gabby comes part of our family. ” George W. Bush, NBC’s home, she’s bringing back “It’s a blessing to us to l\^llard Scott, Gov. Jenni­ a cowboy for you.” have her hr our lives,” fer Granholm and Mayor “Oh, that’s cute,” said said Theresa. “Gabby T O am W ild. Ewald with a grin. would say the same thing. “She was so excited Hard of hearing and She has been faithful with about making it to 100,” confined to a wheelchair, There is a full house for the exercise portion of Westland's Buddy Up Program held * us.” said Theresa Weaver. Ewald has a smile that weekly at the Friendship Center. Blessing also is the As a teen, Ewald nev­ lights up a room. She still word her nurse at Four er finished high school, says her prays and when Season Nursing Home but she went back to asked who her favorite uses to describe Ewald school and in 1988 at the pastor is, she smiles and Shuh successful: More than 300 who has lived their for age of 81, she received looks at Fred Weaver who six years. her high school diploma is the pastor of Reflection “She’s very observant through the Wayne-West- Church in Canton. continue with fitness program and remembers a lot,” land Community Schools’ “She’ll pray with me said Kim Phoenix. “She’s adult education program. and when I leave, she’ll a sweetheart and a bless­ According to There­ say, ‘Bless you for taking By LeAnne Rogen ing to have.” sa Weaver, Ewald was care of me,”’ said There­ staff W riter an avid reader until she sa Weaver. Celebrations couldn’t see too well. She By late ih February, Ewald has been a part also liked doing word [email protected] many people have lost of holiday celebrations searches and crossword (313) 222-6751 track of their resolutions over the years and when puzzles. Twitter @SusanMarleMason to lose weight and exer­ cise, but not the more than 300 people who are turning out each Saturday den City. the parks and recreation for the Buddy Up Fitness MERGERS Westland’s dispatch cen­ situation after a year to Program at Westland’s Continued from page A1 ter handles police calls look at any issues that Friendship Center. for Westland and Ink­ needed to be addressed, “I’m ecstatic with that ster, recently taking over said Wayne Mayor A1 number and also the Allen “Bud(^ Shuh talks to parddpants In tiie Buddy Up Pro­ ments, Reddy said there calls for the Wayne-West- Haidous. effect. One lady had lost gram aimed at helping people develop healdiler lite tyle s.. are shorter response land Fire Department. If “We are seriously over­ 18 pounds,^’said Allen ■ times and rescue units merged, the dispatch ser­ stretched at the commu­ “Buddy” Shuh, a form er in, followed by a nutri­ hope in 12 weeks if peo­ can transport emergency vices would be housed nity center, we need an Biggest Loser contestant. tional class where Shuh ple have made changes, patients to addition^ hos­ in the Westland Police assistant director,” said “Others are exercising will teach what be learned that they will be success­ pitals, if requested. Department. Wayne Councilm^ Albert three times a week and from Biggest Loser and ful going forward.” Talks are in progress “We’re working on joint Damitio. “At times, there have changed their eating an exercise portion. In the spring or sum­ to add the Garden City dispatch. All I can say are 1,000 people in the habits. I’m thrilled.” "A lot of people who mer, Shuh said he is plan­ Fire Department to the publicly is that we are in center and only two staff There was a drop-off in came to hear me want ning a Buddy Up 5K to merged the fire depart­ talks,” said Westland May­ members. We’ve added participation from about to lose weight. There celebrate the success ment which would even­ or William Wild. ‘Tt gets memberships. Westland’s 400 people the first week. are other benchmarks of the program, offered tually operate under us to (merged) fire, too.” support is needed We Even with more than 300 besides weight loss,” said free as part of Westland’s the auspices of a sepa­ Regarding the merged . want to keep what we’ve people, the weekly Buddy Shuh. “You see a shift in Passport to a Healthy City rate Western Wayne Fire parks and recreation gainecl over the last six Up session is divided into your body through exer­ initiative. Authority. department, member­ months.” two groups to alternate cise, your blood pressure If there is enough inter­ “It would be benefi­ ships exceed 1,700 at the Wayne’s senior citizens between exercise and lec­ will be lower and other est, Shuh said a second cial to do a study to find Wayne-Westland Commu­ program, dramatically tures. effects.” 12-week session may be out what each community nity Center—nearly a reduced in recent years, A Wayne resident and Since the Buddy Up scheduled in the future. would be responsible for record. However, Wayne will be shifting to West­ pastor at a Westland Program was sched- For more on the Bud­ paying,” said Wayne City .officials are concerned land’s Friendship Center. church, Shuh is a motiva­ °uled for 12 weeks, Shuh dy Up program, vis­ M ^ger Robert EnglisL about the lack of staffing Wayne council mem­ tional speaker. The Bud­ said that participants it www.cityofwestland. Shorter term, discus­ at the center and no finan­ bers wanted administra­ dy Up ftogram provides have established small­ (X>m or catch the Buddy sions are under way to cial support from West- tion to look into options information about healthy er groups for support Up television program on merge the emergency dis­ land. for seniors to get trans- . eating and lifestyles. between sessions. WLND. patching services of four “We don’t get any mon­ portatlon to the; Friend- i There are three parts to “I hope those groups communities into a jin­ ey directly from Westland ship Center through the the 90-minute weekly ses­ will stay together for [email protected] gle operation. Wayne and for parks and recreation,” Nankin Ttansit Authority sion. 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L E N T E N Yankee Air holds line on cost of B-17 flight experience F I S H F R I E S St. Dunstan The Yankee Air Muse­ St Dunstan Church at um is holding the line on ISIS B elt(^ Garden City, what it charges for its for is holding its annual Lent­ Flight Espe;rience (FLEX) en fish ^ 4-7 p jn . Fri­ rides on bo^d its lA-17, days, Feb., 22, March 1, “Yankee Lady.” 8,15,22 and Gkx)d Friday, The decision to keep March 20. FLEX rides on the metic­ Fish can be ordered ulously restored World baked pr Med. The cost War n Flymg Fortress at , is $S.S0 for a one-piece $425 per person for 2013 dinner, $7 for two pieces a>mes as die Yank^ Lady and $8.25 for three piec­ is in the midst of ambi­ es. Shrimp and coniho din­ tious winter maintenance. ners also are $8.25. All YAM members will con­ Dinners Include Mes or tinue to be rewarded with baked potato or macaro­ a $50 discoimt on flights. ni and cheese, a choice A FLEX ride is a 4^ of salad or cole slaw, roll minute eiqierience with and coffee, tea or milk. approximately 30 min­ Entrees include a slice utes of air time. FLEX of pizza, macaroni and rides are being btxiked c h ^ e , french M es or now for select Wednes­ baked potato for $1.25 and day evenings out of Yan- salad for SO cents. Lady’s hoihe base at Dessert and pop are \^ o w Run Airport in available in the Dining Ypsilanti, May 15 through R(wm at nominal prices. Oct. 9. “Our costs have risen First United sharply,” said Ray Hunt­ First United Methodist er, YAM chairman of Churdi of Wayne is hold­ the Board of Directors. The Yankee Air Museum has decided to hoid the iine on the cost of flight experience or FLEX rides aboard its Yank^ ing a fish f ^ 4:30-7 p.m. “Keeping on top of sched­ Ladyfor2013. starting Friday, Feb. IS, uled maintenance is par­ tbrou^ Friday, March 22. amount The increased high costs is the record Lady is in great shape, mechanic donate most 17 are encouraged to Dinners indudes baked cost of parts, fuel and oil high price of aviation fuel but it’s been nearly 18 of the labor, but mateii- plan early. According to or Med fish, baked pota­ weighed heavily on an The fourengine heavy years since she was ful­ al costs on a priceless air­ Wright, some of the pre­ to or french Mes, vegem- already difficult decision. bomber burns more than ly restored and it’s time to craft are extraordinary. mium dates may sell­ ble, cole slaw and a roll A i We could justify a price $1,000 of high-octane gas­ freshen her cosmetics, so , “While we’re fortu­ out early. To order a B- child’s meal is also avail­ hike, but k^ping rides oline every hour. Fuel to speak.” . nate to have tome excep­ 17 FT EX ride or to obtain able - nuggets or one piece affordable and kraping costs for the 2013 flying ^ckson referred to a tionally talented engi­ a gift certificate, ca)l of fish, flench M es, vegie- history alive, espedal- season are unpredictable. long list of winter proj­ neers, mechanics and Wright at (734) 483-W30, table, cole slaw and a roll ly for our G reatest (ven­ Hunter added that by ects, including paint­ craftsmen donate their E x t 236. Donations are The cost is $9 for adults eration, is very important holding the line on pric­ ing &e tail assembly time and talent, we nrad tax deductible within the aad $4 for the child’s meal right now.” ing, the YAM.is also giv-1 and wing tips with the full flight revenues” said limits of the law and will Home made.pies are also Hunter said it is imper­ ing a nod to the many pra- World War H markings Dave Wright, director of directly support the'B-17. available for $1 a slice. ative to have every flight ple last year who said of the 8th US Army the FLEX ride program. “This year it’s time to The churdi is at 3 Tbwn fully braked. He s ^ an “maybe next year.” Force 381st Bomb Group “This year, more than quit saying ‘maybe next Square amess from the analysis of 2012 e^iendi- “It’s a near certainty whidi this airplane hon­ ever^we nrad people to year,’ advised Hunter. Wayne Post Office. The tures for the Flying For­ this is the last year we’ll ors. Some interior paint­ scratch 'a ride in a Flying “After all, Yankee Lady church is handicap acces­ tress FLEX ride program be able to offer rides at ing and re-upholstery was Fortress’ off their buck­ is also of the Greatest sible. For more informa­ revealed an average cost these prices,” said Norm done inside as welL YAM et lisL“ Generation and she has a tion, call (734) 721-4801. of $3,500 for e v e ^ hour EUickson, YAM’S B-17 volunteers who work People who are inter­ bucket list too. Mak^ sure fiowa Contributing to the Crew Chief. “The Yankra with the salaried chief ested in flying on the B-- you’re on it!” Ss. Sim on and J u d e The Ushers Gub of Ss. Simon and Jude I^rish Please Join win be serving dinner at AM ERIPRISE FTNANACIAL the fish M es 4:30-7 p jn . .'I'Vi'W' e v ^ Friday during Lmit a t except Good Friday at die FLEM ING’S PRIM E STEAKFIOUSE AND W INE BAR I^rish Hall, 325(H) Palmer, Westland. 17400 Haggerty Road, Livonia, A4148152 Baked fish, Med fish of Med shrimp, baked potato or Mes, coleslaw, roll, des­ l m PROTECTING YOUR RETIREM ENT sert, and beverage costs Mac-N-Gieese, cole­ 1 ■ WITH GUARANTEED slaw, dessert, and bev­ erage is $5, as is grilled r LIFETIME INCOME cheese, Mes, coleslaw, dessert and beverage and a children’s fried fish din­ ner for those 12 years and younger. Dine in or take CARISSA HAGEN out available. H ^T REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, RIVERSOURCE ANNUITIES For more information, caU(734)r22-1343orgo SAVE THE DATE MONDAY, MARCH 4,2013 TIME: 1 1:00 A.M .- 1:0Q P.M. online to stssimonand- jude@gmaiLa)nL Auto workers, have you been offered the option to receive a lump-sum payment from your employer? 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Back pain: COMMUNITY CALENDAR Listings fo r the Community Calendar can be submitted Books, exercise by e-mail at smason@home- townlife.com . They also can be mailed to Sue Mason at videos can help 615 W. Lafayette - Second Level, Detroit, Ml 48226, or faxed to her attention at Mk ccording to the fax at (313) 223-3318. For National Institute more information, call (313) ^ ^ m o f Health (www. 2 2 2 -6 7 5 1 . nih.gov), back pain is the number two cause of our U p c o m i n g visits to the doctor, only behind cold and flu S3rmp- E v e n ts______toms. I found this out per­ sonally a couple of weeks BOATING TRAINING ago when my back went Time/Date: 7-9 p.m . begin­ spasming after playing ning Monday, Feb. 25, with my kids. It is one Lo catio n : John Glenn High of the most debilitating School, 36105 M arquette, injuries because our low Open M e: 7 p.m. Feb. west of W ayne Road, backs support so much of 21 W e stla n d what we do. Tonight’s Open M e will D e ta ils: The Dearborn Sail DAVID L MALHALAB/MNS PHOTO What can you do to be held at Biggby Coffee and Power Squadron, a lo­ avoid back pain? As at 37644 Ford Road. *Join cal squadron of the United always, we must lift prop­ us for a fim and always States Power Squadrons, Annual Coin Show erly and never twist when unique night of music, is offering a boating class we lift something heavy. poetry, comedy, and sto- that includes basic boating Coin dealers and numismatic collectors (US and foreign coins and paper money) of all ages safety, required equipment, w ill be attending the 52nd annual W ayne Coin Club Spring Coin Show, Sunday, March It is also advised to use a rytelling.'Performers rules of the road, state and wide stance when lifting of all persuasions are 3, at the Wayne-Westland Community Center, 4635 Howe, W ayne. The show offers an local regulations, personal opportunity to add to collections, buy, sell or trade U.S. or foreign coins and currency or anything as well. Exer­ encoiu^ged to attend. watercraft operation, ad­ to have coins or paper money appraised by some of the best dealers. There w ill be a Silver cising certainly helps Biggby Coffee will be verse conditions and emer­ Coin raffle. The WCC is always looking for new members, it meets on the first and third strengthen your back and offering $1 coffees and gencies. PWe/ Proficiency Monday of the month at S t John's Episcopal Church, 555 S W ayne Road, W estland. walking, for me, is won­ teas as well as $1 off all Certificate w ill be issued to derful at loosening up specialty drinks for Open passing students. The class those tight muscles (some M e attendees and per­ run eight weeks, with two 1801, (734) 427-1533 or westlandrotary.com for and personal essays. Partici­ stomach/back exercises formers. Local blues additional weeks offered (734)425-8981. more inform ation about pants should bring a note­ are better than others for great John Latini will as an option for those who meetings, programs and book or laptop computer CELIAC SUPPORT those with back pain so emcee. Check out recent are interested in learning e v e n ts . to each meeting to spend Time/Date: 7 p.m . Mon­ be sure to consult a doc­ Open M es and other pro­ some basics of chartinig. C o n tact: Jeff at (734) 261- some tim e w riting, and for day, March 4- tor or physical therapist gram video on our You- C o n ta c t More inform a­ 5 0 1 0 those who are comfortabie before tiidng them). Thbe channel. Sign up tion can be found at www. Lo catio n : First Presbyterian doing so, sharing their vvrit- FAMILY CAREGIVERS But as you have prob­ at westlandlibrary.org/ dearborn-squadron.org/ Church, 26165 Farmington ing. Membership in Story ably guessed, even if events to receive an education.htm l, by calling Rd., Farmington Time/Date: 7 p.m . first Circle's National Network you’re careful, it’s diffi­ email reminder about (734) 434-5469, or em ailing D e ta ils: The Tri County Monday of the month is optional. Participation in cult to avoid back pain. It attending. JanaHiker® gmail.com. Celiac Support Group Lo catio n : Plymouth Dis­ the group is free. is often a matter of life­ Friday Night Movie: 7 O PEN H O U SE w ill have Lana Coxton, its trict Library, 223 S. M ain, C o n ta c t www.storycircle . dietitian advisor, speak on P ly m o u th style, standing or sitting p.m .Feb.22 Time/Date: 6:30-8 p.m. org or send an e-mail to "Celiac Disease vs. Gluten [email protected] in one place for extended Friday Night Mov­ Monday, March 4 D e ta ils: For residents of Sensitivity... Physically southern and western periods of time. And it’s ies continue through the Lo catio n : W estland Free TOASTMASTERS the Same, But Clinically Wayne County who are shown to happen to more winter with a selection M ethodist Preschool, 1421 Time/Date: 7-8:30 p.m . Different" at its general caring for fam ily members of us the older we get. If of recently run favor­ S. Venoy, Westland every Thursday meeting. The doors open at and/or frjends age 60 and you do end up with debili­ ites and Oscar nomi­ Lo catio n : Westland Friend­ D e ta ils: The preschool is 6:30 p.m. and the meeting older, or who are over age tating back pain, you need nees. Ibnighfs mov­ ship Center, 1119 New­ hosting Sn Open House begins at 7 p.m. 60 them selves. Offered by to see your doctor first. ie, Argo, is “a dramatiza­ burgh, between Marquette for interested fam ilies and Adult W ell-Being Services FOSTER CARE • and Ford Road, W estland Remember that it takes tion of the 1980 joint CIA- enrolling for the 2013-2014 through The Senior A lli­ Time/Date: a.m . to noon time and patience (and a Canadian secret opera­ preschool year. Enroll at the ance. Funded by The Senior D e ta ils: W estland Easytalk- Saturday, March 2, or 6-8 whole lot of stretching in tion to extract'six fugi­ Open House and save half Alliance and United Way. ers Toastmasters Club my case) to get back to tive American diplomat­ off the enrollm ent fee - a p.m. Tuesday, March 5 ' provides a supportive envi­ Co n tact: Helen Streett $25 value. A-Christian pre­ Lo catio n : W o lv e rin e ronment where members where you were prior to ic personnel out of revo­ at 74 629-5004. Call to school, it offer classes fo r 3- Human Services, 20600 can overcome the fear of injuring your back. lutionary Iran.” Snacks confirm tim e and date, if 4-year-old children. It offers Eureka, Suite 715, Taylor speaking in public. The If you ^ v e any ques­ and refreshments served. coming for the first tim e. tions about the causes Doors open at 6:30 p.m. a theme-based curriculum D e ta ils: W olverine Human membership is a diverse of back pain, the West- Movie starts 7 p.m. No taught by certified teachers Services is holding two CAREGIVERS - group from different walks land Public Library has sign-up required. (Rat­ and includes all the basic orientation sessions for SPOUSES o f life . a lot of great resourc­ ed R) preschool academic skills as people interested in being n m e/D ate: 1 p.m . second C o n ta c t For inform ation, es, including books, data­ Friends of the Library w ell as a low child-teacher foster parents. Tuesday of the month call Doug at (248) 417-4922, ratio, indoor gym and out­ bases and exercise vid­ $4 Bag Day Sale: 10 a.m. Co n tact: Call (734) 284- Lo catio n : Plymouth Dis­ or Curt at (734) 525-8445 or eos. Stop by the Refer­ to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 door playground. 6264 to RSVP or for ques­ trict Library, 223 S . M a in , visit the website at westlan- ence Desk for more infor­ T h^ is the last day of C o n tact: For more infor­ tio n s. P ly m o u th deasytalkers.toastm asters- m ation, schedule a tour or c lu b s .o rg . mation. Also, be sure to the Friends of the library MOM 2 MOM SALE D e ta ils: For residents of visit government sites Book Sale. Buy books by enroll, call (734) 728-3559, southern aqd western FISH DIAL-A-RIDE check out the website, Time/Date: 9 a.m . to 2 like MedLine Plus (www. the bagful for just $4. W ayne County who are car­ D e ta ils: Fish Dial-A-Ride www.preschool.livesare- p.m . Saturday, April 13, nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus Job Seekers Lab: 11 ing for a spouse age 60 and of western Wayne County changing.com , or send an early bird at 8:30 a.m . ), the National Library of a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays older, or who are over age is seeking volunteer drivers em ail to wfmpreschool® Lo catio n : Garden City High 60 them selves. O ffered by ■ and phone messengers. Health, as ivell commer­ and 1-4 p.m. Fridays. y a h o o .c o m . School,‘^6500 M iddlebelt, cial sites like WebMD and Have a question regard­ Adult W ell-Being Services Volunteer drivers, using SPAGHETTI DINNER between W arren Road and through The Senior A lli­ the Ma^o Clinic. ing formatting your Ford in Garden City their own vehicles, desig­ Time/ Date: 4-7 p.m . Sun­ ance. Funded by The Senior nate days, tim es, °and areas HIGHLIGHTED resume, setting up an e- D e ta ils: More than 85 day, March 10 Alliance and United Way. they are w illing to drive. mail account, attaching tables are available. The ACTIVITIES Co n tact: Helen Street at 74 Volunteer phone messen­ your resume to an online Lo catio n : American Legion also w ill be a big item area, 629-5004. Call to confirm gers arrange client rides Friends of the Library . application,‘searching for Post 32,9318 Newburgh concessions and a bake tim e and date, if coming with our volunteer drivers Public Book Sale: 10 am . a job, or any other job- Road, Livonia sale. Admission is $1, $2 for for the first tim e. one day each week from to 4 p.m. Feb. 21-22 related activity? Stop by D e ta ils: The Women's Aux- the early bird. A contract the comfort of their home. Great prices for great the library, where com­ .iliary is-holding its fourth is available on M2M sale CAREGIVERS - Fish Dial-A-Ride of W estern annual Benefit Spaghetti lis t a t www.Mom2Momlist. WESTLAND books! All proceeds go to puters are set up specif­ W ayne County is a not-for- Dinner for Make-a-Wish. co m . the Library. ically for job seekers. A Time/Date: 7 p.m . the profit community service The donation is $7 for Yoga for Eleginners: 10 librarian will be available Co n tact: gcmom2mom- third Thursday of the that provides free door-to- adults and $5 for children am . Feb. 21, to help. Drop in. No reser­ sale@ hotmail. com or (734) m o n th door rides to non-emer­ and includes spaghetti, The library welcomes vation needed. 2 7 7 - 0 7 9 1 . Lo catio n : /American House gency medical and other salad, rolls, dessert and back Lois Gannon of Chess Group: 7-8:45 III, 35700 Hunter, W estland necessary appointments coffee. There also w ill be BURROUGHS OLD TIM­ evolve yoga studio in p.m. Thursdays and 14 D e ta ils: For residents of for senior and disabled basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle ERS ~ . YpsQanti as she leads a p.m. Saturdays southern and western residents of Garden City, and music. A ll proceeds go Time/Date: 11:30 a.m . beginning Hatha yoga Like to play chess? Wayne County who are Livonia, and Westland who to the Southeast Michigan on the lastTriday of the class. Yoga mats will be Want to get better? caring for fam ily members are unable to drive and Chapter of the Make-a- m o n th . and/or friends age 60 and have no alternative trans­ provided if you don’t have Come to the library and Wish Foundation. one. Wear loose clothing. play a couple of games. Lo catio n : Plymouth Elks older, or who are over age . p o rta tio n . Co n tact: Linda Shirkey, Club, 41700 Ann Arbor Rd., This is the third of four Bring your own board or 60 themselves. Offered by Co n tact: For more infor­ chairperson, at (734) 502- P ly m o u th Adult W ell-Being Services m ation, call (888) 660-2007 morning classes in Feb­ use one of ours. Novic­ 9922 or the post at (734) ruary. No reservation es to Chess M asters are D e ta ils: Any form er through The Senior A lli­ and leave a message. 4 2 7 -5 6 3 0 employees of Burroughs/ ance. Funded by The Senior required. Just drop ip. aU welcome. No signup EARTH ANGELS O PEN H O U SE Unisys are welcome to join Alliance and United Way. e-Reader and Tablet required. D e ta ils: Earth Angels, a Time/Date: 6:30-8:30 p.m. us to socialize or renew Co n tact: Helen Street at Support Group: 2 p.m. Computer classes are children's entertainm ent/ Tuesday, March 19 acquaintances. There is no (734) 629-5004. Call to Feb. 21 offered all year long. Con­ performance non-profit Lo catio n : W illow Creek cost to join or to attend. A confirm tim e and date, if Do you have an eReader tact the library to find out group composed of kids Cooperative Preschool, cash bar and a fish buffet is coming for the first tim e. or Tablet? Want to learn more. The library offers ages 9 -1 6 years old, is 36660, Cherry H ill, West- available but not manda­ more about it? Stop in to One-on-one computer LIO N S C LU B currently looking to fill la n d . to ry . meet with other e-users, classes. CaU (734) 326- 11:45 a.m . spots. There's opening for Co n tact: John Kusch 734- Timefl>ate: D e ta ils: W illow Creek is girls ages 9-11, with at share your eiqiertise, or 6123. 751-9765 or kuschjt@yahoo. the second Monday of the holding an open house for least two years of dance learn some tips and tricks com month and at 6:30 p.m. for getting the most out Information Central was parents and youngsters. the fourth Monday of the experience, ancTboys, ages Come for a four and to of your device. An eRead- compiled by Andy Schuck, m o n th 9-12 with no experience meet the teachers. The O rganizations er/raWetexpert will be on library programs and adult Lo catio n : Big Boy Restau­ needed just an interest in preschool has classes for services. The W illiam P. Faust rant at Wayne Road and performing. The group hand to answer the dif­ ifour year olds, three year PRIENDS OF ELOISE ficult questions. Sign-up Public Library is at 6123 Cen­ Hunter in W estland. delivers a high energy show olds and a tot-to-toddler Time/date: 7 p.m . third made up of choreographed online at we^tlandlibrary. tral City Parkway, Westland. D e ta ils: The Westland class for 18 months to two Tuesday of the months dance routines spiced with org/events, if you would For more information, call Lions Club holds lunch y e a rs . of February, April, June, theatrics and lip-synching like to receive a remind­ (734) 326-6123 or go online and dinner meetings on C o n ta c t For m ore inform September and November to the great Oldies music of e r email. to westlandlibrary.org. Location: Collins House M o n d a y s. m ation, visit www.willow- the '50$ and '60s as w ell as . in the W estland Historic For more infor­ creekpreschool.com . Co n tact: some current fare. Village Park, 857 N. Wayne mation, call Debbie Dayton SHAMROCK SHUFFLE C o n ta c t www.earthangel- Road between Marquette at (734) 721-4216. Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednes­ sontour.org or by e-mail to and Cherry H ill, W estland. WRITING GROUP day, March 13 . [email protected] Co n tact: Pat Ibbotson at Time/date: 7 p.m. the Lo catio n : Activities Build­ (734) 331-9291 or by e-mail second Wednesday of every T O PS 8 6 9 ing at St. Raphael Church, a t [email protected] o r J o m o n th Time/date: M o n d a y s, 31530 Beechwood, north of Johnson (734) 522-3918 weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m ., M erriman, Garden City Lo catio n : Wayne Public Li­ WESTLAND ROTARY brary, 3737 S. W ayne Road, followed by the meeting at D e ta ils: The card party 6 :1 5 p .m . Time/Date: 12:15 p.m. . W a y n e - cards w ill be provided Lo catio n : Adams Senior - costs $8 and includes des­ T h u rsd a y s D e ta ils: The Story Circle Network is made up of Village, 2001 Kaley Ave., sert, coffee, Blarney bags, Location: Joy Manor, south of Palmer, Westland. tabl^and door prizes. Hot 28999 Joy, east of Middle- women who want to D e ta ils: The group is for dogs, sloppy joes and Mau­ belt, W estland explore their lives and souls through life-writing, people age 18 and older. rice salad w ill be available D e ta ils: C o m m u n ity w riting that focuses on per­ The group which for purchase. Service programs and plan­ C o n ta c t Ben Affleck is the director and a member of the cast of sonal experience through meets on Mondays is for Co n tact: For more infor­ ning. Catered lunch; visitors "Argo " vyhich chronicles the lifeK)r-death covert operation memoiis and autobiogra­ people age 18 and older. mation, call (734) 844- welcome. Check www. to rescue sue Am ericans during the Iran hostage crisis. phies, in diaries, journals online at hometownlife.com L O C A L N EW S Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 21,2013 (WGc) A 7

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The S alv^n Army a-thon metro D eckers of-Metro Detroit is turn­ are joining the ‘Oub’Thaf s ing to sodal m^iia to sup­ Here for Good’ in the right port its 26th aimual Bed against hunger and home­ and Bread Club Radiothon. lessness,” said Major The seomd annual IWeet- Mark Anderson, gener­ athon will run through­ al s^rretary and metro out the 16-hour fundrais­ Detroit area comniand- ing event on Friday, Feb. er for The Salvajion Army 22. Hosted by News/Talk Eastern Michigan Divi­ 760 WJR-AM,on-air sion. “We are so ^ te fu l sonalities Paul W. S n ^ to the Ford Motor Compa­ Frank Beckmann and ny Fund for supporting the Mitch Albom will lead the Bed and Bread Qpb’s mo^ chaise against hunger and crudal-rirndraiser.” homelessness, broadcast­ Eveiy 40 tweep that ing in shifts fiom 6 am. to contain the #Be<^dBread 10 pm . from Oakland Mall hashtag wOl generate $120 inlhiy. to the cause, whildi will The Ford Motor Compa­ help fe ^ one person for ny Fund is donating $3 for an entire year. ea(^ tweet that uses the TheBedandB^d #BedandBread hashtag, up Program ^rv ^ more - to $2S,(K)0. Salvation Army than 5,000 meaia to hun­ supported are encourag^ gry Detroiters ^ c h day. to tw ^ on behalf of the In addition, the and oi^anization and encour­ Bread Program provides age othera to pledge their more than 400 homeless s u ^ rt through individual individuals shelter each Get well soon contributions at www.sal- night ; mich.01^. For more infoihiation Girls from Troops 20445 and 20291, based at St. Mary's School in W ayne helped make Valentine's Day a bit brighter 'Tord prides itself on about The Salvation Army for patients at Oakwood Annapolis Hospital last vyeek. The youttgsters made cards for patients which they showed innovation in its vehi­ Tw^tathon, and for sam­ off with Deb Gerlica, manager of volunteer service for Oakwood Healthcare. cles and rinding creative ple #BedandBre^d tweets, ways to help our communi­ visit www.salmich.org. ties,” said Jim Vella, pres­ Bed and Bread donations ident, Ford Motor Compa^ are being accepted now ny Fund. “This 'Bveemthon through the Radjothon’s is a modern, thoughtful conclusion on Fej). 22 by way to help thousands of calling (248) 528^760 or our neighbor m ^t two visiting www.salmch. of life’s most basic needs 01^. WJR listener can - food and shelter. Ford also dcmate to the Bed and is proud to support the Bread Program via News/ work of the B ^ and Bread Talk 760 online during a i * .” the Radiothon bjf visiting “By tweeting #Bedan- www.wjr.ann 6^ m . to 10 dBread dining the TWeet- p.m on Friday, F^eb. 22.

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Eating good in the neighborhood is about to get better. The Westland Apple- bee’s R estaurant at 36475 Warren Road, will be submitting site plans for a proposed reinvestment of an estim ated $300,000 for interior and exterior renovations. During the Feb. 19 Westland City Council meeting, T S ^ Apple Venture, LLC request­ ed a revised site plan to The interior of the restaurant also w ill get a makeover install decorative, stone w ith new furnishings and new decor. work to the front of the building, along with the cific to the neighborhood land locations to improve addition of a new met­ the restaurant serves.” the overall appearance al canopy. The work also Located on the comer ’ and service of their includes a new standing of W arren Road and Cen­ establishment,” said metal roof, new build­ tral City Parkway, in the Westland Mayor Wil­ ing lighting, pre-finished The letters indicate architectural features that the remodeled W estland Applebee's w ill heart of Westland’s Shop liam R. V ^d. “Applebee’s m etal com ice and new fe a h ir e . and Dine District, Apple- has long been an anchor window awnings. bee’s is situated in one of in our popular Shop and The business looks to According to the pro­ stronger local coimec- vice initiatives. The pro­ Westland’s busiest cor­ Dine district and should these improvements to gram outline, the reno­ tions to the neighborhood gram scope also includes ridors. expect to see an incred­ align with the company’s vations seek to “energize and provide a renewed remodeled exterior and “Applebee’s is one of ible return on their “Connections” remodel restaurants to become brand experience interior with w arm er col­ several Westland busi­ investm ent with its prox­ program, introduced in more relevant to today’s through enhanced mar­ or tones, contemporary nesses that have recently im ity to the new West- June 2010. dining guests, create keting, menu and ser­ design and features spe- reinvested in their West- land City Hall project.”

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B y Ju lie Brow n Staff Writer PREMIERE Tickets for the Feb. 24 On his 53rd birthday recently, local filmmak­ premiere at Shriners er Keith Famie had some Silver Garden Event thoughts oh aging. Center in Southfield are The 10-time Michigan available fo r $75 each. Emmy award-winning Contact Visionalist Enter­ director/producer and tainm ent Productions at Novi resident is looking (248) 859-0096. Doors forward to the Sunday, open at 5 p.m. Feb. 24, premiere of his For more inform ation The Embrace o f Aging: on "The Embrace of The Male Perspective o f Aging," including the Growing Old. trailer, photos, stories of Novi filinm aker Keith Famie's excited about his "The Embrace of Aging: The Maie Perspective of Growing 0|d " premie^ “Itoought,‘WeU,I elements in production, ing Feb. 24.. should try to do a docu­ v is it www.emb.raceofag- m entary on this,” he said. ln g .c o m . His son wants to be a bio- Famie, a 1978 Farming- genetic engineer, while ton High School gradu­ his daughter stupes ate, is doing a three-part women enjoy. “These are N orthville’s G aidica glad to criming justice. series, the first on men things women figure out and aging, then wom­ a lot earlier than men.” ' C h e r i s h en and aging, and d3ring. Some men retire from help friend Fam ie as em cee friendship^ ' Work is under way on the work: “Then they’re kind women’s portion, p art of of lost. They don’t have Chuck Gaidica, long­ ter of ceremonies for shooting with men from Famie has stopped eat­ which will be shown at friendships.” time \TOIV C hanel 4 ^ the Feb. 24 premiere of his church, and liked ing gluten, add works out the Feb. 24 premiere. As a baby boomer, weather forecaster, is Famie’s The Embrace that. with more discipline than “It becomes chasing Famie (also known for proud of friend Keith o f Aging: The Male Per­ At the Feb. 24 pre­ in the past nciw: “I think the Holy Grail, if you his tim e on Survivor in Famie and spective o f Growing Old. miere, he’ll talk about the other thing is I’ve will, in a sense,” he said the Australian Outback) Famie’s Gaidica, 54, has seen the work with seniors. Gaid­ really learned to cherish of the emiensive filming sees much interest in films. documentary. ica is studying for a friendships,’] he said. He and interviews. It started aging and mortality. “It’s ‘Tm “It’s one of those master’s in ministry calls friends right away: with personal curiosity. like a tsunam i of aging always things I can relate to,” and leadership, and has “I really go out of the Famie was adopted at population growing.” an m ed at the television weather­ helped bring children at way spending time with age six weeks, and lost Some products m arket­ what he’s man said. “It’s intrigu­ Oakpointe into contact my guy friends.” his adoptive father in ed to boomers are essen- ' been able ing to see what peo­ with seniors at facilities. He praises his co-exec­ 2003 to Alzheimer’s. daily “snake oU,” he said. to accom­ G aid ica ple are doing in differ­ “There are littie things utive producers, Tom “That did have a pro­ “It really comes down to plish,” ent parts of the world to we can do to connect Rau of the Bnghton found effect on me, no a lifestyle. It’s hard, com­ said Gaidica, a'North- stay healthy.” tiiem,” he said of sm ors, area and Russell Ebeid. • question,” he said. The mon-sense work.” vtile Township resident. Gaidica finds men are who are oftai lonely even “Those guys are real­ documentary has a lot on He made a lot of great . Famie’s films have sub­ asking themselves a lot if in g(Kxl health. ly important^ as are our Alzheimer’s. friends filming. One man stance, he said, and are of important questions He agreed women corporate sponsors,” His mom is going on 93. is a clinical psychologist well researched. on health and how they often cope with aging Famie said.: Fanue met his biological from Albuquerque who “You don’t see a lot of define success. better. If his wife goes The premiere will be at parents at 35; his biolog­ faces both bladder can­ people doing that. I’m “I think I’ve probably out to dinner with Gaid­ Shriners Silver Garden ical dad died at 92, and cer and the loss of his' really proud of him as eiqianded my (social) ica, “she could leave for Event Center in South- that mom’s alive in Flor- . wife to cancer. a friend,” said Gaidica, circle,” he said. He’s in the bathroom and come field. Stewaijt Francke, ida. Fam ie filmed a t the a memter of Oalqiointe a couples Bible study at out with three new also featured in the film, “Things start to change 9/11 Memorial in New Church in Novi. church. friends.” will perfonn. Comedi­ with our bodies,” he said York City with a police Gaidica will be mas­ Gaidica went skeet — By Julie Brown an Bill Mihalic, who has of middle age. With “co­ captain and a well-known written for Jay Leno, will morbidity,” we realize, restaurateur. share thoughts on aging “things start to stack up. “It’ll touch differ­ ceremonies for the Feb. women’s film, on how portion, different coun­ men. The event will high­ The dominoes start to ent people in different 24 premiere. “A great women adapt to aging. tries and faiths. That will light the work of the Bo fall. That’s what takes ways,” Famie said of his guy,” Famie said. “Hap­ Men may say, “’Oh, likely start closer to the Schembechler: Heart of you out of the game of film. He hopes people pens to be a very close wow, I need some new end of the year. a Champion Research life, really.” will live h ed th ier Uves, friend.” friends.’ I think that’s Famie’s son, 20, and Fund and Alzheimer’s . Famie sought both ' and that women will The aging documen­ going to be a big impact.’ daughter, 22, have Association of Michigan. health experts and , understand what men go tary will be shown on He’ll take a global worked with dad on everyday men for The through. Detroit’s public televi­ approach on the dying films, including travel. [email protected] Embrace o f Aging. His He’s glad Chuck Gaid- sion later this year, he heart expert is in cardi­ ica of WDIV TV Chan­ said, likely late sumr ology at the University nel 4, a Northville native, m er or early fall. He also of Michigan —and has ° will serve as m aster of wants men to see the heart disease himself. WESTLAND HOUSING COMMISSION - AGENCY PLAN 7/1/2013-8/30/2014 tiO U SIN G C H O IC E VO U CH ER PROGRAM M any facets to PUBLIC NOnCE w o r k CHECK US OUT DAILY ONLINE The Westland Housing Commission is developing the fiscal year 2013-14 ^ ency Plan Famie has done earlier in compliance nvith U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development r^uirem ents. dociunentaries on ethnic hometownlife^ ^ com g The Agency Plan refiects the goals and objectives of the WHC and the administration of housing and community development programs. The Agency Plan is available for public groups in metro Detroit, review for a i>eriod of not less than 4S days at the Westland Housing Commission, Dorsey I ta lic , Polish, Arab- Center 32715 Dorsey Road, Westland, Michigan 48186, during normal business hours. American, Asian-Indi- Submit written comments to the WHC. The comment period will end on A p^ 12,2013. C ITY O F W ESTLA ND an and Greek. He’s also The WHC Board of Commissioners- will conduct a public hearing to obtain citizen explored veterans’ issues To all applicants for the City of Westland Fire Department. comments on March 20, 2013, 5:30 pm, at the Dorsey Center. The Agency Plan will be for World War II and The deadline for returning applications for Entry level submitted to HUD April 20,2013. V ie tn a m veterans. firefighter has been extended to March 8,2013 @ 4:00 p.m. Men face issues like Joanne Campbell, Director This is a return date extension only. . Wilham R. 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CITY OF WESTLAND - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT C IT Y O F W/ESTLAND i PROGRAM 2013 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW Public Notice The City ofWestland Board of Review w ill be conducting the 2013 March Board of Review The City of Westland is preparing the CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan, the proposed use and w ill convene in the City Council Chambers at 36601 Ford Road, Westlemd, Michigan of funds, in anticipation of receiving an estimated $905,762 of CDBG funds and $179,678 of 48185. _ . HOME funds for the year 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014. PROPOSED USE OF CDBG AND HOME FUNDS The regular Board pf Review schedule is as follows: CDBG ftinds (estim ated $905,7^; reprogram $49,9l5; program incom e $30,(HX»: • Grant Administration - 181,152 Tuesday, March 5,2013 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 10:00 a.:h. Commodity Food Program, Fair Housing Initiative Monday, March 11,2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - • Public Service Activities: - 227,000 Tuesday, March 12,2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Programs, Youth Assistance Wednesday, March 13,2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Community Policing, Domestic Violence Thursday, March 14,2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Code Enforcement - 175,000 Friday, March 15,2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • ' Rehabilitation Projects - 150,315 • (hty Projects - 20,000 Other hearing dates and tim es may be scheduled as needed. Hearings are bjr appointment • Acquisition/Demolitio'n Blighted Structures - 125,000 only. COMPLETED 2013 BOARD OF REVIEW PETITIONS ARE NECESSARY, and • Norwayne Infrastnirtiire and Parks - 100,000 must be submitted to the Assessor’s Office, located on the second floor of City Hall prior to • Section 108 Loan - 67,210 your appointment. The deadline for submitting petitions for aU persons wishing to appeal HOME funds ($179,678; program incom e $76,000): in person before the Board of Review is Friday, March 15,2013. • Grant Administration - 17,968 • Housing Rehabilitation - 101,756 A resident or non-resident taxpayer may file a petition with the Board of I^view without • Homebuyer Assistance - 51,570 the requirement of a personal appearance by the taxpayer or a representative. An agent • Housing Acquisition & Rehabilitation - 83,384 must have written authority to represent the owner and it must be submitted to the Other Program Administration; Board of Review on the form prescribed by tire assessor’s office. Written petitions must be • Housing Voucher Program received by Friday, March 15,2013 by 12:00 p.m. Postmarks are not accepted. • Family Self-Sufficiency Program • Neighborhood Stabilization Program Copies of the notices stating the dates and times of the meetings will |>e posted and • Referrals for loyr income, homeless end special needs persons for shelter, foreclosure published in the local newspaper. prevention and other services All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Cm ZEN PARTICIPATION - 2013-2014 Action Plan A ct”. - Public Hearings: March 20,2013,5:30 p.m., Westland Housing Commission; April 15,2013, 7:00 p.m., Westland City Coundl. The proposed 2013-14 Ammal Action Plan is available for If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor’s Offiep at (734) 467- review at the Housing and Community Development Dept during normal business hours. 3160. Submit written comments to;. Housing and Community Development Dept, 32715 Dorsey Road, Westland 48186 until April 12,2013. Eileen DeHart, CMC Joanne Campbell, Director C ity Clerk W illiam R. Wild, Mayor, City of Westland Publish: February 21,28, and March 7,2013 Publish: February 21.2013 «ra794748 - 3x8S • PAGE&10.(WCc) Our fundamental purposes are to enhance THUISDAY, FEBRUARY 21,2013 the lives of our readers, nurture the ______O & E MEDIA hometowns we serve and contribute to HOMETQWNLIFE.COM OPINION the business success of our customers.

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Garden City Council ^ I t a I f j W ; 1 needs to work r- 1 “» a i’li 1a together for good __ ” i J ' 1 “I’d probably do some­ “I’d probably give it to “I don’t even know. I’d “Probably I’d give a nice thing for Make-A-Wish the Humane Society of probably give it to the chunk to the Boys and of community or something like that to something involved with Humane Society or for Girls Club then prob­ Last week, newly appointed Garden improve their lives.” animal rescue.” something for animals.” ably half to different City Councilman Michael Jones raised Rachel Curey Pam M ilew sky Nicole DeSanto shelters that support his right hand and for a second time Livo n ia W e stla n d W ayn e abused women and their took the oath of office. Jones was required to repeat the oath done two families.” weeks earlier to correct a misstep in Courtland Colding his appointment process. The council B ed ford needed to vote to accept the resigna­ tion of George Kordie and then Jones as his replacement. It wasn’t that the council wasn’t LETTERS aware of what needed to be done; they had been provided with a detailed pro­ Let League use because as he said, most of cess that should have been followed, WHAT DO YOU THINK? l i b r a r y these powerhouse Catholit but there seemed to be a concern that •We welcome your Letter to schools in Divisions 2 and 3 In the Feb. 10 article, there might be a vote against Jones’ the Editor. Please indude are better than most Division "Wayne looks at policy for appointment. As Jones explained the yo u r nam e, ad dress and 1 schools. situation, following his second swear­ political use of facilities," phone number for verifica­ But where I disagree with ing-in, “the procedure didn’t have a W ayne Mayor All Haidous tio n . W e m ay e d it fo r d arity,. Kelbert is w hen he says council vote attached to i t ... There are seemed to claim that he was space and content. Submit "C atholic C entral (Div. 1) questions about the excluded from the Wayne letters by llie following fo r would get absolutely screwed Mistakes have le g a lity .” City Council forum that was m ats: because they play tough been made, In correcting the organized by the League of W eb: vwwv.hometownlife.com mistake, the coun­ M all: Letters to the Editor, Division 2 and 3 team s." For Women Voters on Sept. 21, and the council cil also resolved Observer Newspapers, 615 W. anyone to ever put "Catho­ 2011, indicating that "A has done some a bone of conten­ Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, lic Central" and "screwed" group used the library — the tion - how long M l 4 8 2 2 6 in th e sam e sentence is backtracking. other candidate used it. So I Jones should serve. Fax:(313)223-3318 ridiculous. Being'a private In December, could use it, but that group The charter isn’t E-m ail: smason@hometownlrfe. school, CC gets anything but specific, but at had a problem with me using co m . it seemed like screwed. They can get play­ first blush, it was it." Blog: You may also let your a good idea to ers from anywhere they want, assumed that he Mayor Haidous was publicly opinions be heard w ith your own while public schools draw have a citizen*s would fill the and privately invited to at­ blog at hometownlife.com. only from their school district committee help almost three years tend the forum and chose not D eadline: Letters must be boundaries. remaining in to do so. All six of the other * received by 9 a.m . Monday to be in selecting Kordie’s term . By published in the Thursday edi­ I know very few kids or mayoral and City Council can­ candidates to be redoing the pro tio n . families who attend CC, so didates, including the incum­ interviewed for cess," the council this isn't meant to be a "hate bents, participated. came to an agree­ and to make educated choic­ CC" thing. In fact, I'm quite city manager. The League of Women Vot­ ment that Jones es on the ballot. . . ceTtain tliey have a school of w ill sbry6 until the ers is a nonpartisan, nonprofit Dut the council Angela Ryan great kids. But they have such November geheral group vvhose members (all quickly president. League of an unfair advantage being e le c tio n . volunteers) devote themselves Women Voters able to draw from wherever reversed itself Out of a mistake to educating and engaging Northwest Wayne County they want. I was so happy and because came consensus. th e public in their com m u­ these past two footballsea- Admittedly, nity's political processes. We of legalities,, Sam e for all schools sons when CC got absolutely the council has use public facilities during is taking full had several diffi­ I found it very interesting to destroyed by Detroit Cass regular business hours to at­ cult months since read Brad Emons' article in Tech in the state c+iampion- respohsihility tract citizens to learn about the firing of city th e O b s e r v e r on Feb. 7 re­ ship games, , for the hiring their candidates, and we are manager Darwin garding the possible changes "I do have a solution. All they not able, nor should we be process. McClary. M istakes for the high school football have to do is form a divi- / ' required, to pay room fees, have been made, playoffs. While it's difficult .sion with Catholic schools custodial charges, etc. and the council has for the average person to throughout the state. And . done isome back­ . Michigan's Campaign Fi­ understand the point system have them play for flieir own tracking. In December, it seemed like nance Act allows public facili­ (me included), it seems that state championship where the a good idea to have a citizen’s com­ ties to accommodate candi­ if approved, the "Strength of recruiting rules are the same m ittee help in selecting candidates to date forums like the League's, Schedule" (SOS) will com e for all of them. But I can't be. interviewed for city manager. But where all candidates are the council quickly reversed itself and into play more so than ever. see the MHSAA ever approv­ invited to participate. Com­ because of legalities, is taking, full This could be a change for ing something like this for munities all over Michigan responsibility for the hiring process. the better. tw o reasons. First is th a t it allow their public buildings to To err is human, and the fact that Chris Kelbert, football coach makes too much sense and be used for these educational the council has stopped each time and at Livonia Franklin, pointed second is th a t lawsuits w ould events at no charge. corrected the m istakes is a good thing. out that a drawback for come into play saying how We strongly urge the Wayne Certainly, there was disagreem ent, Division 1 schools playing the Catholic schools are being especially with Jones’ swearing in, City Council to allow groups against tough Division 2 or 3 discriminated against. What a but now is the time for council mem­ like the League of Women schools such as Brother Rice shame that the rules can't be bers to set aside its differences and Voters to use their public and Orchard Lake St. Mary, the same for all schools. to work on the difficult decisions that facilities at no charge so that is they could be penalized ■Dennis Puishes still need to be m ade.' we may continue our mission in th e point structure. I get Livonia The council has a new budget to of helping citizens to" learn approve and a city manager to hire. w here Kelbert is com ing from Neither are lightweight issues that can more about their candidates be done quickly. Both will require a clear mind and steady hand to accom­ plish. In the case of a city manager, council members need to take their time to find a person who will be a OUR VIEW S good fit for the community. And the same is true with the budget. Council members need to set aside their personal feelings and as a group, lnsi(de/O ut is ticket to great art make decisions that are based on what’s right for the city. They have When it comes to view­ last year, in showcasing the they take advantage of the done it before, they can do it again. ing famous works of art, art work. Westland’s master­ program’s newest compo­ M istakes happen, but there’s no rea­ Westland residents have had pieces include B u d e S a n d s nent, Community Weekends. son* to m a k e th e s a m e m is ta k e a g a in . to go to a museum. But come a t S u n s e t by John Randall Westland residents can visit ' To quote Bernard Shaw, “Success does April, they’ll only need to B re tt, The Merrymakers by the museum June 8-9 and not consist in never making mistakes stop at places like Westland Car.oius-Duran, Still Life: see the actual art work and. but in never making the same one a City Hall, the W illiam P. A Letter Rack by Edwart enjoy discounts at the Cato second tim e.” Faust Public Library and the C o lly e r y , Portrait of a DIA and the museum shop, MJR Grand Cinema to view Mughal Prince, Reading the Detroit Film Theatre tickets g re a t a rt. Story of Oenone by Francis and free admission to show­ W estland is one° of 20 David M illet and M o sq u ito ings of the DFT 101 film communities selected for N e t s by John Singer s e rie s . the first installment of this S arg en t. It’s exciting to have' the WAYNE-WESTLAND year’s Detroit Institute of This is the fourth year the DIA Inside/Out Program Arts Inside/Out Program. DIA has offered the Inside/ come to Westland. It is the Five high quality reproduc­ Out Program. It’s a great ticket to seeing great art O bserver tions of masterpieces that opportunity for Westland and an introduction to a A GANNETT COMPANY hang in the DIA will be dis­ residents who might not world-class museum and Sue .M ason, Grace Perry, played around town. otherwise go to the DIA to what it has to offer. Best of Community Editor D irector o f Westland joins Wayne and see great works of art. It’s all Inside/Out and a visit Susan Rosiek, ■ A dvert^ing Garden City, which were also a way to introduce the to the DIA are both free of Executive Editor participating communities DIA to them, especially if c h a rg e . online at hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, iFebruary 21,2013 (WGi) A11

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There­ Knights of Colum­ “People join us from As I read the amount of coverage ey for instance doesn’t fore, it’s always important bus, 19801 Farmington all over the state to cel­ about the ou’re carrying on your mean you’re getting bet- . to have your policy up to Road, in Livonia. ebrate Tartan Day with event, ome or the riders that ter coverage. date. Football seasqn is This year’s entertain­ om* group,” says the I won­ Syou have, make siure yom I also recommend over, baseball hasn’t start­ ment line up includes: group’s founder and dered if policy is up to date. Your shopping your policy ed yet so it’s a great time • The Alma College event organizer, Frank­ our insur­ family situation may have around every few years. to caU your agent m d Pipe Band lin Dohanyos. “The ance com- Money Matters changed. For example, if Once you have met with review your policy. • Michigan Scottish hall only holds 300 and panics you have a cMd that is' your current agent and (jood luck! 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Fade to Black; John Glenn advances 2 big honors By Brad Emons third quarter, it was big Madonna Univer­ staff Writer boost for us to bank it in sity junior point-guard like that. It gives you a Bobby Naubert(Livonia Dre Black proved to be big boost going into the Stevenson) was named the trump card in West- fourth.” W olverine-Hoosier Ath­ land John Glenn’s 65-52 What Young was refer- ■ letic Conference Player KLAA boys basketball ring to was Black’s three- o f t h e W e e k f o r t h e semifinal victory Tbesday pointer at the buzzer sixth tim e this season night at Salem. from just inside halfcourt, along with eam irig a The 6-foot-l junior to give the Rockets a 46- spot on the 2012-13 guard hit 7-of-8 shots 42 cushion. Capital One Academic from the floor, including “I just threw it up and All-Am erica Men's Bas­ a pair of key toee-point- thankfully it went in,” ketball Teams, selected ers in the third quarter, to Black said. “When I let it by the College Sports catapult the 16-2 Rockets go I saw it was on line, but Inform ation Directors of to the Kensington Confer­ I didn’t know if it would A m e r ic a . ence championship game go off glass or go all net.” Naubert averaged 19 Friday against KLAA Black had 10 of his points, nine rebo(inds South co-champ Can- ' points in the third quarter and 6.5 assists as MU ton, which also advanced as Salem made a clwge defeated both U-M- Tuesday with a 45-53 . behind 6-6 senior forward Dearborn and Aquinas semifinal win at South Chris Dierker (19 points), to clinch second place in Lyon. (The two teams who converted back-to- t h e W H A C . split during the regular ' back three-point plays He shot 52.9 percent season.) within a span of 28 sec­ from the floor (9-of-17) Black helped pick up onds to give the Rocks a and 18-of-25 from the the scoring slack for ^ e 38-37 advantage. foul line (72 percent). injured Richard Roberts, But two free throws by Naubert becomes the the team’s second lead­ Black, two more from first MU men's bas­ ing scorer who sat out Everette and Black’s ketball player to earn his second straight game three-point bomb—all Academic All-America with an ankle injury. during the final 1:51 of honors and is just Black finished with the th ird —put Glenn the second ever male a game-high 21 points, ahead to stay. student-athlete depart­ while fellow senior guard The Rockets then out- ment wide - joining Nick Daniels added 20 scored Salem 19-10 in the Steve Pelletier from the and junior forward Isaac Bnal period to win going 2012 Crusader baseball Everette chipped in with away as Black’s s t^ and s q u a d . 15. layup to start the fourth Naubert has a 3.68 “Dre normally plays led to the uprising. grade point average a lot and he’s hit some “Yes, he hurt us,” Salem and is a social studies big shots for us all y ^ ,’’ coach Bob Brodie said m ajor w ith a minor in Glenn coach Dan Young of Black. “We knew he secondary education. said. “He hit the game- could shoot the ball, but winner to beat Muskeg­ when you make a cou­ DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK on in the (holiday) tour­ ple of shots like that, it’s John Glenn's Dre Black (11) motors past Salem defender Nate Sass for tw o of his game- nament. He made some CHS honors hilgh 22 points in Tuesday's 65-52 Kensington Conference sem ifinai w in. ; ■ plays tonight, and in the Please see KLAA, B3 Hall of Fame The 11th annual Livo­ nia Churchill A thletic Hall of Fame induction Repeat is sweet dinner w ill be at 6 p.m . Thursday, March 21, at the Itaiian-Am erican Hall, 39200 Five M ile, for Rocket girls L iv o n ia . The event, put on by By Tim Smith time hole to being one triple the Churchill Athletic staff Writer away from forcing overtime in Patrons, w ill honor the the final seconds. 2007 Class A state girls The Westland John Glenn var­ A fter Rachel W inters buried volleyball state champi­ sity girls basketball team could a jum per from the left com er onship team (coached well rocket its way all the way to with just under a minute left, the by M ark Grenier), aiong Breslin Center in the upcoming Rockets (17-1) hung on to a pre­ w ith Rod Hawraney, a Class A state tournament. carious 40-37 edge. 1974 grad who played But w hatever obstacles they With 29 seconds remaining, basek^ll and football, might face getting there like­ two foul shots by Paige Aresco along w ith Mr. and Mrs. ly won’t be any more taxing made it 41-39. Don DeRoo, Churchill than three hard-fought victories Glenn tacked on a point parent volunteers. over Canton — including Mon­ thanks to a free throw by Raven “ Dinner starts at 6:45 day night’s tale-of-two-halves 44- Bankston (eight points) and p.m. followed by the 39 win in the KLAA Kensington Canton then inbounded the ball induction program Conference title matchup. under the Rockets’ basket with from 7:30-9 p.m . (Hors “Canton is an excellent pro­ 14 seconds left. d'oeuvres and cash bar gram ,” said Glenn coach Eric Winters (10 points) elected not prior to the dinner.) Kovatch, whose team will face to shoot from behind the arc, Tickets are $35 each 17-2 Brighton at 7 p.m. Thurs­ perhaps not com fortable with (if purchased by March day at home for the KLAA Asso­ W look due to the Rockets’ 1) or $40 (after March ciation crown. “They get every­ frantic defense. 1). For more inform a­ thing out of those kids. We beat U nfortunately for the Chiefs, tion, call Rob Suida them three tim es this year, any opportimity for OT ended at(313) 617-5448; or which is a tribute to our girls.” when standout ShaKeya Graves' e -m a il rjsuida@cmsen- What seemed like a blowout at (18 points) stole the ball and took e rg y .c o m . halftim e turned into an intense it in for a layup as tim e elapsed. slugfest in the final minutes. “I thought ‘Rach’ was open, JOHN KEMSKI The visiting Chiefs (14-5) con­ but she (hdn’t let it fly,” Can- Canton'S Rachel W inters (right) tries to take John Glenn defender Kaira tinued a second-half rally that Barnes off the dribble during Monday's Kensington Conference champi­ lifted them out of a 21-10 half­ Please see HOOPS, B2 onship game. Grid coadhes Livonia Franklin is seeking two assistant football coaches for the 2013 season. Rockets orbiting 5 grapplers to Palace Applicants must be able to demonstrate \ knowledge and proven By Brad Emons so he’s right there. It’s a b ilit y t o t r a in a n d staff Writer basically whoever shows teach the fundam entals up out of those three kids w ith prior high school Expect the unexpected. will win it all. And Kyle is coaching experience. That could be the sce­ wrestling well.” For more inform ation, nario next Thursday Mann, who took fourth e-mail Franklin varsHy when the MHSAA Indi­ last year at 152, will be coach Chris Kelbert at vidual Wrestling state a threat again diis sea­ ckelbert@ livoniapublic- finals commence for son at 145 after taking schools.org . j the first of three action- the regional title with a packed days at the Palace 21-8 m ^ o r decision over of Auburn Hills. Livonia Stevenson’s Kody Westland John Glenn Roy. will be sending a strong Mann, 28-3 overall, will Pom clinic contingent of five includ­ meet Howell’s Hayden The state champion ing Canton regional Hughes (39-16) in the Livonia Pom team is champions Kyle Gillies first round. “I think he staging a clinic fo r (112 poimds) and 'B-avis can win it,” Polk said. grades three-eight from I Mann (145. pounds), both “Again, there’s three or 8:45 a.m . to 12:30 p.m . I seniors. four kids could win it. But -♦ Saturday, March 16, at Gillies, who was fifth looking at competition Faith Lutheran Church, there’s nobody that I can ♦ last year at 103 and 30000 Five M ile, Livonia. fourth two years ago as look at and say I’m not Learn pom basics, kick I- ANDREW RUBENSTEIN ( a sophomore, will take a confident in going against line and a full pom rou­ perfect 52-0 record into John Glenn's Kyle Gillies (top) now stands 52-0 after winning the Division 1 individual that kid. I thii^ if Ttev- tine taught by Livonia the finals after winning regional at Canton. is w restles weU he can be Pom team members. the regional with a 8-4 any of them.” Included in the $25 cost win over Jarad Fernan­ West Ottawa (27-9) in the because of the two kids “The brackets came out At 215, junior Jordon is a T-shirt. For m ore dez of Southgate. opening around. who placed ahead of him and I like where we sit. ' Brandon of Glenn is com- inform ation, visit w w w . Gillies will take on “He’s ranked third in last year,” Glenn coach Last year he lost a one- Livoniapom@ gmail.com . Gavin Daniels of Holland that division, basically Bill Polk said of Gillies. point match to the champ. Please see WRESTLING, B4 B2 ■ (WL). Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 21,2013 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

THE WEEK AHEAD BOYS BASKEIBALL Franklin at Berkley, 7 p.m. at Flat Rock Lanes, TBA. Thursday, Feb. 21 Saturday, Feb. 23 GIRLS COMPETITIVE CHEER Chargers take ‘but Luth. North at C'ville, 7 p.m. Churchill vs. Brother Rice MHSAA REGIONALS Ypsi. Calvary at HVL, 7 p.m. at Oak Park Arena, 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Friday, ^ b. 22 Ladywood vs. Port Huron Division 2 at Brandon, 10 a.m. Novi at Churchill, 7 p.m. at Arctic Edge, 5:30 p.m. Division 1 at Novi, 3 p.m. Hartland at Franklin, 7 p.m. BOYS SWIRAMING Division 3 at Oxford, 6 p.m. M avericks, 4^-37 Stevenson at Lakeland, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Division 4 at Mason, 6 p.m. Pinckney at Wayne, 7 p.m. Kensington Conference MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS Kyra Johnson also chipped in Luth. South at L Wsld, 7 p.m. Diving at Novi, 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Natalie Spala and Syd­ KLAA GIRLS HOOPS (Kemlngton Champion^Ip) Saturday, Feb. 16 (WHAC Quarterfinals) with eight for Stevenson. ney Anderson tallied 15 SOim i LYON EAST 56, Canton at John Glenn, 7 p.m.- Kensington Conference N 'w ^ em Ohio at MU, 7:30 p.m. and 13 points, respec­ throws. “Our defense was Saturday, 1^ .23 Finals at Novi, noon. Friday, Feb.'22 FRANKLIN 40: Gabi Bird Luth. Westland at HVL, 5:30 p.m. PREP BOWUNG Kirtland at S'craft, 3 p.m. tively, leading Livo­ really good at times. The poured in a game-high 24 GIRLS BASKETBALL MHSAA REGIONAIS Saturday, Feb. U nia Churchill to a 44-37 girls are playing the best points Monday as host South Thursday, Feb. 21 Friday, Feb. 22 Flint Mott at S^craft, 3 p.m.' KLAA consolation brack­ they have all year. It is a Lyon East (10-9) downed W .L North, at Churchill, 7 p.m. (Division 1 Team) WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS et girls basketball win great time to play there Livonia Franklin (8-11) in a Lakeland at FrankHn, 7 p.m. at Woodhaven Lan«, TBA. Friday, Feb. 22 KLAA consolation bracket W .L Central at Wayne, 7 p.m. at Super Bowl, TBA. Kirtland at S'craft, 1 p.m. Monday night at Milford. best with districts right encounter. Pinckney at Stevenson, 7 p.m. (Division 2 Team) Saturday, Feb. 23 The Chargers, who around the comer.” Sydney Jones chipped in with Friday, l^b. 22 at Oak Lanes, TBA. Flint Mott at S'craft, 1 p.m. improved to 7-11 over­ Churchill made 11-of- 13 points for the victorious Luth. South at L Wsld, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE all, outscored the Maver­ ISTree throws, while Mil­ Cougars, who trailed 16-14 Saturday, Feb.-23 (Divison 1 1ndividuai) Friday, Feb. 22 after one quarter before icks 20-13 in the decisive ford hit 4-of-7. outscoring the Patriots 22-9 in Luth. Westland at HVL 4 p.m. at Woodhaven Lanes, TBA. Windsor vs. Plymouth Whalers STEVENSON 52, W.L CEN­ PREPHOOCEY at Super Bowl, TBA. at Compuware Arena, 7 p.m. fourth quarter. the second. TRAL 8: Eleven o f 14 players Thursday, Feb. 21 (Division 2 Individuai) Saturday, Feb. 23 Madison Kurtz led Mil­ Katelyiin Devers scored a scored Monday as host Livonia Ladywood at Regina, 625 p.m. at Oak Lanes, TBA. Sarnia vs. Plymouth Whalers team-high 23 for Franklin, ford (6-12) with a game- Stevenson (9-10) romped to Friday, Feb. 22 (Division 3 Individuai) at Compuware Arena, 7 p.m. while Caitlin Milican added high 20 points, while a KLAA consolation bracket six. Lindsay Smith added win over visiting Walled Lake Franklin made 12-of-19 free nine. Central (1-18). throws, while South Lyon East The Spartans, who led 19-3 hit only 8-of-2°1. “We played very dis­ after one quarter, outscored PINCKNEY 58, WAYNE ciplined tonight,’' said the Vikings 1.6-3 in the second 54: In a KLAA consolation Chiu’chill coach Matt as junior guard Abby Knoph bracket game on Tuesday, Anastos, Blazers stop Pershing McCowan, Whose team, scored all 12 of her points, the host Pirates (3-16) edged ntade ll-of-15 free including four 3-pointers. Wayne Memorial (1-17). Senior point-guard Nijzah Hill led the ' who led 26-5 at halftime.. , Ashley Bonner led the Cdu- Andie Anastos turned in a Doughgirls (13-6) with 16 ■ gars with six points. stellar performance with points. Clarerrceville won easily 25 points, nine rebounds Ladywood led 30-24 at . despite making only 10-of-23 and eight assists TUesday halftim e and 39-34 after free throws. WASHTENAW CHRISTIAN propelling host Livonia three quarters. 37, HVL 27: Freshman Jumee Ladywood to a 57-54 girls The Blazers made 14-of- Tipton's 13 points sparked Sa­ basketball victory over 21 free throws, while Per­ line W ashtenaw Christian (8-3) Detroit Pershing. shing hit 13-of-22. to a non-conference victory The Blazers, who OARENCEVILLE 41, Tuesday over host Westland ANNAPOUS 17: Ayanna Huron Valley Lutheran (7-9). improved to 12-7 over­ Buckley scored 13 points and Junior Sarah Setian led the all, also got 16 points Mikala Kieling added 11 Tues­ Hawks, w ho trailed 28'-24 from senior guard Shel­ day as host Livonia Clarencev- after three quarters, with 12 by Walsh. ille (8-11) rolled to an easy points. Sara Even chipped in win over Dearborn Heights "We had no energy tonight Annapolis (4-14). and played very flat," said with seven, while Andria Ashley Murphy and Erica Katz HVL coach Kris Ruth, whose Gietl and Amber Rieth- chipped in with seven and sbc, team made only 2-of-10 free miller added six apiece. respectively, for the Trojans, throws.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Softball camp tilia at (734) 776-1716; or at 10 a.m. Mondays and chiu'chillsoftball@gmail. Wednesdays in the Livo­ The Livonia Churchill com. nia, Clanton and Westland Chargers Fundamen- areas. tel Camp for girls in Senior softball The league is governed grades J-8 will be from A newly formed team in by ASA senior slow-pitch 9 a.m. until noon Satur­ the 65-and-over Western rules. A nominal fee will day, March 2 at the high Wayne County Suburban be assessed to cover inci­ school fieldhouse. SdftbaU League is seek­ dental team and league "The cost is $35 (pre-reg­ ing slow-pitch players the .expenses. istration required). summer season, which For more information, For more information, runs from May through call Bob Mosher (734) call or email Churchill August. 502-7477 or Doug Curry head coach Steve Gen- Games yvill be played at (248) 767-0828.

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JOHN KEMSKI John Glenn's Shakeya Graves (5) helped the Lady Rockets to their second straight Kens­ Sumrising * ington Conference title w ith a 44-39 w in Monday over Canton. > ''if1 Aresco got untracked — what we could get done. * p e o p le HOOPS scoring her team’s first We ju st came up a little Continued from page B1 six points of the third to short.” make it 24-16 with 4:52 remaining. Taking control ell over towel ton coach Brian Samul- SamulsM also wanted According to Kovatch, ski said. “But that didn’t to change things up a bit for as tough as the have anything to do with in the paint, team ing up Chiefs boimced back, he the (find) score. It was a Hunley and junior for­ had complete confidence play here, a play there. ward Shannon P erry (six that the Rockets would ‘The main thing is we points, seven rebounds). finish what they started. said we didn’t care about Both players came Leading the charge was the scoreboard, what the through with some low- Graves, who was injured scoreboard was going post points to boost Can­ the last time Glenn and to say. But we weren’t ton’s confidence. Canton faced each other. going to lay down in the Then a driving layup “She (Graves) makes second half and let them by Aresco (10 points) a big difference, she’s roll over us.” made it 33-25 ^ te r three. the leader of the team,” W inters buried a 3-ball Kovatch said. “She’s a Lead increa5e5 from the left flank with D-I ballplayer going to The Rockets parlayed 5:50 to go in regulation DePaul (University). 23 (Zanton turnovers in to make it a 34-30 game She’s been doing it for the first half into the big and signal to the Rock­ three years and I always halftim e lead. ets that nothing was over feel comfortable with Glenn led 10-2 after ju st yet. ■ ShaKeya in the game, one quarter, with the • But as was the case controlling the tempo.” lone points by the Chiefs all night, the Rockets Kovatch said the Rock­ Fun and exciting a bucket by junior power answered. A putback ets “did what we’ve been forward Taylor Hunley and foul shot by Graves trying to do since the contests and events (11 points, eight boards) and Kierra Jordan’s free start of the new year, with 5:25 to play in the throw bumped the lead applying pressure and frame. back up to 38-30. making the other team w eek after w eek. A trey at the halftime With 2:50 left, the uncomfortable.” horn by Graves from Bankston twins got into Samulski, whose team Look for contests in beyond the top of the arc the act. Raven picked faces Waterford Ketter­ padded the lead to 21-10 off a Canton pass and ing on Thursday, said the your locai newspaper, at the intermission. fed the ball to Raine, Chiefs will benefit dur­ It was more of the who raced in for the ing the postseason from Special Section inserts same to start the second layup, opening up a 40-33 playing the likes of John half, as Raine Bankston advantage. Glenn. ^ and online... (10 points) turned a mid­ Canton kept pushing, “Down the stretch, you 1 court steal into anoth­ but could not finish what got to get used to play­ GREAT PRIZES e r layup ju st 17 seconds was a gallant comeback ing good people, in close into the third. bid. games, because next ♦ J ^ GREAT FUN m “Glenn, they are so ath­ “We tiumed it over 15 week it starts where ★ letic,” Samulski said. times in the first half,” if you don’t get it done “They make you do Samulski said. “But to you’re done,” Samulski things that you’re not the kids credit, they stressed. “So it’s impor­ used to doing. Last tim e hung in there, they came tant to play good games we played someone that out and they battled. down the stretch. That’s c c L ild w lliL quick .and fast was when They gave that team what it’s all about this ! ^ m we played Glenn.” ■ everytiiing that they tim e of year.” . After being blanked could handle. in the first half. Can­ “We had an opportunity tsmith@hometo\Arnlife.com www.hQmetownlife.com ton junior forward Paige down the stret(di to see (734)469-4128 online at hofnetownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS ‘ Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 21,2013 (WL) B3 W ayne’s w orld Crusader men rain 3 s ’ on Saints Lowry keys Zebras’ win over Spartans Bobby Naubert’s COLLEGE HOOPS near triple-double Sat­ Senior Josh Lowry’s 23 points and sophomore eight rebounds. . urday night helped Saints with a game- B O Y S H O O P S Trent Willenborg added 12 Sam Farhat Kored 14 points 21 points enabled Wayne Tuesday to lift South Lyon for the Crusaders. sedure Maddnna Uni­ high 20, while Austin , Memorial to earn a 57-51 Stevenson, meanwhile, . East (1-16) to its first victory "I was a little worried about versity’s No. 2 seed in Semple, Brett Phqfler KLAA consolation bracket madb j i ^ 8-of-17 from the of the season against Livonia our focus and intensity after a •the upcoming Wolver- and Connor McC!ane boys basketball win Ibes- fouHstrme. I Franklin (6-12). long weekend," said Lutheran ine-Hoosier Athletic contributed 11 qp^ece. J40immLLE54. Jack Leckner also added nine W ^ and coadi Jim Hoeft. Conference men’s bas­ MU, ranked No 17 in day at livonia Stevenson. "However, the guys came out OIURCHIU.44: Junior points for the victorious Cou­ ketball playoff follow­ the latest NAIA Divi­ The Zebras, who forward Andrew Meacham gars, who outscored Franklin with energy tonight We shot improved to 5-12 overall, scored 22 points and Stewart; 34-18 in the second half after the ball much better tonight ing a 76-67 victory over sion n coaches poll, also got nine points fitrm Henzi chipped in with 12 to trailed 31-22 at intermission. ■ (28-of-58). I was able to get a host Aquinas College in will face seventii Juawn Snipes and eight iead the Mustangs (12-d) to Alex Armstrong and Olusha- lot of m inut» for everyone, Grand Rapids. Northwestern Ohio (17- from Brian \Wlliams. a KLAA consolation bradcet - kln Cole tallied 17 and 13 too. This was definitely a team Naubert,a5-foot- 13,12-10) in the WHAC triumph Tuesday over visiting points, respectively, for the win. It was a good effort all Wayne trailed 30-^ at Livonia Churchill (&12). Patriots, vvho shot 39 percent the way around from start to 10 junior point-guard quarterfinals 1 h^fdme as Steyenson "They're huge (Northville) from the floor (28-of-46) and finish." from Livonia Steven­ ning at 7:30 p.m .' sm or guard Josh Camp­ and play a whole different committed 18 turnovers. WASHTENAW CHRISTIAN son, finished with 19 dayattheMUj bell scored 17 of his team- type of zone (defense),^ said Nick Guest grabbed a team- 64, HVL 45: Trenton Shelby's points, eight rebounds ties Center. Churchill coach Jim -Solak, high eight rebounds, while 20 points led Saline Washt­ high 21 points. - Cole added six. - enaw Christian (11-6) to a and seven assists as the MACOMB 93, S'CRAFT , who got 17 points from senior 81: Ryan Bush scored LUm. WESTLAND 60, non-conference win Tuesday Tlie Spartans, outscored guard Dwayne Scott "We had second place Crusad­ a game-high 25 points, MACOMB C31RIST. 30: at Westland Huron Valley 28-21 in the second half, a tough time penetrating it ers improved to 22-8 while Charles Baskins and ■ Five players scored eight Lutheran (6-11). We got open loolo, but didn't overall and 17-5 in the Gerod Maples added 22 also got 12 points from points apiece Tuesday to give Mathias Donat and James know down shots." apiece Saturday to lead sophomore Jailen Webber. Lutheran High Westiand ^ 7 , Pipe chipped in with 10 points WHAC. Churchill was 15-of-46 from host Macomb Community 7-5) the convincing Michigan apiece for the victorious MU shot a blistering “Oiu* guys didn’t quit, the floor (32.6 percent), includ­ College (8-17,2-13) past made f ^ throws and ing just 2-of-20 from three- Independent Athletic Confer­ VVildcats, who Jumped out to a 27-of-50 from the field ence Red Division victory ' 33-18 halftime lead. Schoolcraft College (5-18, played hard,” said Wayne point range. The Chargers (54 percent), includ­ 2-12) in an MCCAA Eastern made 12-of-16 free throvw. over visiting Warren Macomb Ryan Schaffer paced the coach Mike Schuette, Christian (0-15,0-11). Hawks with 15 points, while ing 13-of-2l from three- Conference game at the Northville hit 19-of-40 shots Sports & Expo Center in Brandon W J^an, Nick An- Justin Howell and Milan Monk point range (61.9 per­ whose team hit 12-of-18 from the field (47.5 percent) W arren. drzejewski, Greg Klein, Jake added 13 and 10, respectively. foul shots. “We also were and 11-of-18 foul shots. cent) as eight differ­ Schoolcraft, which couldn't Davenport and A J. Seitz com­ HVL was 10-of-13 from the SOUTH LYON EAST 56, ent players had at least hold a 48-44 halftim^ lead, to shut down Campbell in bined for 40 points. \A^man . foul line, while Washtenaw ntANKUN 49: Junior Derek got a team -high 24 points the second half.” also grabbed a team-high Christian made only 16-of-30. one. Blundin scored a game-high D:avis Schuba con­ and nine rebounds from Richmond Jackson. tributed 15 points, Jonathan Campbell (Livo­ while Fred Vlfillianis nia Stevenson) and Mathew added 12 in the win King (Bedford Thurston) KLAA over Aquinas (10-12, chipped in with 18 and 11 points, respectively. Continued from page 81 12-18). The two com­ Schoolcraft- lost despite hit­ bined for seven triples. ting 33-of-63 shots from the Zach Eddy paced the floor (52.4 percent). just a snowball effect and he hada good night for them.” Brodie could only ma^ vel about ± e 40-foot shot by the Glenn guard. “I heard him call it,” Bench keys 81-75 Brodie said with a chuck­ le. “I thought, ‘Oh, not now.’ The momentum is a big thing, and like I said, win for MU worrien we started to get our do!^ bers down and all of the Rachel Melcher and Activities Center. sudden we give up a lot Chelsea l^^lliams com­ Madonna shot 88.9 per­ of points and we don’t bined for 32 points off cent from the foul line score.”' the bench Saturday as (21-of-23). ' Glenn jumped out to a the Madonna University Aquinas (12-16, ^-14) 12-2 lead at A e outset and women’s basketball team got a game-high 22 points led 21-14 after one qua^ . tuned up for the upcom­ off the bench frorii Chel­ ter. ing Wolverine-Hoosier sea Matley, while Allison But Salem was able to A cetic Conference play­ Heberlein and Clare Con­ stay within striking dis­ off TOth an 81-75 victo­ way chipped in with 16 tance at the half, trailing ry in the regular season and 15, respectively. by six, 32-26, thanks to a rinale over host Aquinas MACOMB 56, S'qiAFT 51: On Saturday, MCCAA 1-3-1 zone defense. CkiUege in Grand Rapids. Eastern Conference co-leader “The switching of the Melcher finished with Macomb Community College defenses did bother us,” a team-high 18 points, (23-1, 14-1) held off upset- Young said. “The trapping DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK while WBUams (Livo­ minded Schoolcraft College (6-18,3-11) behind 17 points John Glenn's James Pruitt s^ a ks toward the basket in Tuesda/s 65-52 Kensington Con­ nia Franklin) contribut­ ... they did a good job of from Jaclyn Bieniewicz and mixing it up. ference sem ifinal w in at Salem. ed 14 as the Crusaders 14 from Breanna Kidd at “I thought we came improved to 19-10 overall the Sports & Expo Center in out in a li^ in the sec­ at teams. We made a nice defensively,” Brodie said And they’re the defend­ and 15-7 in the WHAC. W arren. ond quarter because run tonight and suddenly of Mack. “We’ve got td ing league champs so Senior guard Heather Bilgees Grant added 12 points and Jazmine Kim­ they (Salem) came with go back to OUT old ways, get some points ^ m him, we feel fortunate to play Pratt and senior center brough pulled down 10 a lot more energy. They ^ow them to score and some hustie and some well enough. It was a crap Kaylee McGrath (Livo­ rebounds for th e victorious (Salem) got to &e rim get enough stops. That’s leadership, ( ^ ’t do that shoot. I didn’t know going nia Stevenson) chipped Monarchs, who held a narrow and got some offensive happened the last four too much when he’s on the in whether we were good in with 16 and 13, respec­ 25-23 halftime lead. Toi Brown paced the Lady rebounds. And we turned or five games and when bench with us. enough or not. I thought tively, for the fourth- Ocelots with 16 points, eight it over nine times in the you do that against good “But I was happy with - we might have shot if we seeded Ousaders, who rebounds and five assists. first half and I don’t think teams you’re not going the two guards t^ t went play well enough. The will host fifth-seeded Cor­ Courtney Dyer and Ajai we turned it over more to win a basketball game, in. The two twins (Brady second half we played a nerstone (19-10,13-9) in Meeks added 14 and 13 points, respectively. than two or three the sec­ let alone finish it or sus­ and Connor Cole) did a lot better. We didn’t turn . the WHAC quarterfinals Schoolcraft shot 16-of-47 ond half. We cleaned that tain it. . pretty good job. They just it over and it helped our beginning at 7:30 p.m. from the floor (34 percent) up.” “If he (Black) had not don’t have the firepower defense to settle in.” Wednesc^y at the MU and combined 22 turnovers. In the third quarter, made that I thought we he (Mack) has in°terms of Meanwhile, Black was Dierker’s eight points had some momentum offense. They did a nice the man of the hour, but enabled Salem to take a going and'would have job of hustling and scrap- he downplayed his scor­ one-point lead on two dif­ b ^ n a little bit better off, pin’ out there, so I proud ing role. SPORTS ROUNDUP ferent occasions. but it wasn’t to be.” of the way they played.” “I came into the game But the Rocks turned Senior Ahwad Khalid Meanwhile, Young was thinkihg I’d do what was Learn to skate p.m. Mondays (no equip­ it over six times in the added 10 points, but start­ grateful to get out of a best for the team to get The City of livonia ment or eiqierienCe need­ fourth and made only 5- ing point guard Kevin Salem gym with a win. a victory,” he said. “It Department of Parks and ‘ ed); tots (3 year-olds) - 5 of-12 shots from thefloor. Mack did not score pick­ “It’s tough to win just so happened I ended Recreation will offer its p.m. Mondays. “We’ve fallen apart a ing up three quick fouls here,” the Glenn coach up putting up points and eight-week learn to skate Registration will be from lot late in the season,” in the second quarter and . said. “Bob (Brodie) is a helping the team to a vic­ (session H) beginning 6:30-8 p jn . (livonid res­ said Brodie, whose team his fourth in the third great coach, he’s a hall tory.” March 11 through May idents) and 7-8 p JiL non­ slipped to 12-6 overall. period. of fame coach. They’re 6 at Edgar Arena, 33841 residents) on Wednes­ "We’ve been playing in “He never got into very, very well coached ^ bemons®hometo1llstate. m Boat Insurance C Lo> ♦ B4 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 21,2013 LOCAL SPORTS-*" online at homebwnlife.com State caliber Pats’ Atienza, Steele seize region titles

By Brad Emom lost a couple of overtime nia Stevenson’s Kody Roy Observer Staff Writer matches at the state tour- (145), both seniors, ate . namenL” Chiola said “I also headed to the Palace Nobody has enjoyed a think that has motivat­ after regional runner-up better wrestling season up ed him all year to go back finishes. to this point than Livonia and finish the job. He is Haddad, a state qualifi­ Franklin’s Jordan Atienza. very methodic^ in his er a year ago, lost in the The 152-pound junior wrestling style and very regional final to Catho­ will take a 55-0 mark into smart. Both of these guys lic (Central’s Robert Coe the MHSAA Individu­ went to the state tourna­ (pin in 2:54) after a 4t1 al finals beginning next ment last year and have semifinal win over West- RACHEL COOK Thursday at the Palace of been Icrakdg forward to a land John Glenn’s Dylan Auburn Hills. return trip with different ■Morantes. One of three Frank­ results.” Haddad (35-7) will take Blazer signees lin state qualifiers, Atien­ The Patriots also got a on Grand ^pids Forest . za made it 55 straight nice surprise from 103- - Hills Central’s Parker Till­ Seven Livonia Ladywood athletes recently signed college letters-of-intent to contin­ on Saturday with a 13-4 pound senior Jack Newa, man (38-3) in his opening- ue their careers. Among those signing including (from left) DeYana W alker, North­ major decision over Novi who took third at the round match. ern Arizona University (soccer); Sara Even, Siena Heights University (soccer); Andrea Detroit Catholic Central’s regional Roy, who had 44 wins a Anastos, Boston College (hockey); Kiley Gorski, Concordia University (basketball); Mike Babicz in the Canton N e ^ 43-7, goes against year ago, earned a spot Andria Gietl, Northwood University (softball); Hayley Jury, Marygrove College (vol­ regional final, Sterling H eists Steven­ at the Palace after los­ leyball); and Celeste Fidge, University of Toledo (softball). In the middle is Ladywood Atienza, one of three son’s Eddie Dickow (33-S) ing in the re^onal final to athletic director Sal IVtalek. Franklin state qualifiers, in his opener. Glenn’s Ttavis Mann (21- m ^ts Bay City Central’s “Jack has been a rags- 8 mqjor decision). Roy Davon Jackson (424) in to-riches story for the reached the final with a 6-. the opening round ages,” Chiola said. “He 5 win over Franklin’s Nick GIRLS GYMNASTICS “Jordan has beki wres­ h ^ been our 103 poimder Frazier. tling excellent all year,” for four years. Early on Roy, 43-7 this season, KENSINGTON LAKES Lasecki (Q, Madison Raske (H), 9.175; 12. (tie) DeCamp Franklin coach Dave Chi- A c n v rn E s association (WLM), 8.800; 7. (tie) Andrea (H) and Brenna Connelly (Ply.); we just didn’t have any­ faces Caledonia’s Garrett GIRLS GYMNASTICS MEET Merlotti (Salem), Ramirez 9.150 each; 14. Emily Gucciardo ola said. “He put a lot of one else - even though he Hubbell (22-5) in his first- Feb. 16 at Walled Lk. Central (Salem) and Hextall (Pindc.), (Brighton), 9.100; 15. (tie) Uhlian work in during the off sea­ only weighed 88 pounds round match. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Canton, 8.750 each; 10. (tie) Maddie (Ply.) and Martino (Salem), 9.075 son, works extremdyliard he would go out Aere 146.600 points; 2. Plymouth, Toal (Q and Mekjian (Brighton), each; 17. McGowan (LR), 9.025; in the wrestling room, and week after week and took Bibik advances 142.025; 3. Salem, 141.550; 4. U- 8.700 each; 12. Haley Metz (Ply.), 18. (tie) Metz (P)and Mekjian vonia Red, 140.075; 5. Brighton, 8.600; 13. Rhoad (Blue), 8.550; (B), 9.000 eadi. - seems focused and pre­ a lot of losses. I kept tell­ Livonia (darenceviUe 139.650; 6. Milford/Lakeland, 14. Marissa McVey (Red), 8.500. DUAL M EET RESULTS pared to reach his ulti­ ing him back then that will have a representa­ 138.400; 7. Howell, 138.350; 8. Balance beam : 1. Hextall FARMINGTON 141.55 mate goal. He has shown if he stuck it out it was tive in the Division 3 finals Livonia Blue, 137.325; 9. W.L, (Pinck.), 9.700; 2. (tie) Moraw LIVONIA BLUE 140.100 tremendous growth and going to pay off. It just as Aaron Bibik (160) took Maroon, 132.700; 10. NorthviHe, (Q and Blythe (H), 9.650 each; Feb. 18 at Churdiill H.S. 128.600; 11. Walled Lake Gold, 4. Sarah Uhlian (Ply.), 9.600; 5. V aulb 1. Camia Wright (F), maturity since his fresh- ° shows what hard work a runne^up finish in the 124.300; 12. Waterford United, (tie) Toal (0. Merlottti (S) and 9.63; 2. Bri Rhoad (Blue), 9.2; man year and it’s paying and perseverance will get regional at Manchester. ' 114.850; 13. Pinckney, 37.350. McVey (Red), 9.550 each; 8. 3. Claire Saunders (F), 9.15; 4. off.” you. Bibik, 42-8 overall, lost INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Katie Salanga (Ply.), 9.450; 9. Jamie Jasinski (Blue), 8.95; 5. Meanwhile, Franklin’s “The whole team was in the finals to Tbdd Olson Vault: 1. Erica Lucas (Q, 9.450; Lasecki ( 0 ,9.400; 10. Ellie Bach­ Marissa Schuh (F), 8.9. 2. (tie) Catrina Malysz (M/L) and man (Q , 9350; 11. (tie) Amber Uneven b ars: 1. Rhoad (Blue), Allen Steele (189) has been super happy for Jack. He’s of Dundee (pin in 1:49) Ashley Hextall (Pinck.), 9.400 Talaski (M/L) and Sammi Pulgini 9.0; Wright (F), 8.6; 3. Schuh (F), equally impressive all sea­ such a nice kid Fve nev­ after scoring a 124 major each; 4. Melissa Green (Q, 9.375; (WLG), 9.250 each; 13. (tie) Katie 835; 4. Alyssa Millinoff (F), 8.33; son. The senior captured er had so many oppos­ decision over Manches­ 5. Hailey Hodgson (C), 9.250; Kretz^m ar (Red), DeCamp 5. Saunders (F), 8.25. the Canton regiond with a ing coaches and wrestlers ter’s Michael Golding in 6. Margo Mekjian (Brighton), (H), 9.200 eadi; 15. Gucciardo B a laiK e beam : 1. Rhoad 5-3 decision of CC’s Nick 9.200; 7. (tie) Bri Rhoad (Blue) (Brighton), 9.125; 16. (tie) (Blue), 9.1; 2. Schuh (F), 9.05; 3. (»me up and offer con- the semifinals. and Paige Blythe (H), 9.150 each; Martini (Brighton) and Taylor Jasinski (Blue), 8.95; 4. Millinoff Giese to raise his overall ^tulations. Everyone The senior now moves 9. Jocelyn Moraw ( 0 , 9.125; 10. Shotweil (M/l), 9.100 each; 18. ( a 8.9; 5. Saunders (F), 8.65. record to 49-1. likes Jack and remembera on to face Shelby’s For­ (tie) Maggie McGowan (Red), Rhoad (Blue), 9.050; 19. Paulette H oor exercise : 1. Millinoff ( a Steele will hook up with how inuch he ^(ruggled in est Courtright (44-8) in his ' Emily Gucciardo (Brighton) Martino (Salem), 9.100. 9.3; 2. Emily Chatterjee (Blue), Port Huron’s Jordan Cor­ the beginning.” opening round match at and Annie Martini (Brighton), Floor exerd se: 1. (tie) Moraw 9.15 3. (tie) Rhoad (Blue) and 9.100 each;'13. Brooke Allgeyer (Q and Hextall (Pinck.), 9.500 Kristina Franchi ( a 9.05 each; 5. by (32-10) in his first- the Palace. (Salem), 9.025; 14. (tie) Brittany each; 3. Pulgini (WLG), 9.375; 4. Saunders (a 9.0. round match. Regional 2nds Ramirez (Salem) and Marisa Green (Q, 9.350; 5. (tie).Lasedd Ali^around: 1. Rhoad (Blue), “Allen was a region­ Livonia (Churchill’s Man­ [email protected] DeCamp (H), 9.000 each. (Q and Morgan Soper (Salem), 36.35; 2. Millinoff ( a 35.48; 3. al champ last year, but ny Haddad (285) and Livo­ (313)222-6851 Uneven bars: 1. Moraw (Q, 9.325 each; 7. Talaski (M/L), Schuh (a 35.10; 4. Sunders (a 9.450; 2. Malysz (M/L), 9.250; 9.300; 8. Rhoad (Blue), 9.250; 9. 35.05; 5. Wright ( a 34.23. 3. Green (O, 9.100; 4. Rebeca (tie) Lucas (C) and Shannon Diaz Livonia Blue's dual meet SimutPly.), 9.000; 5. (tie) Nicole (Red), 9.225 each; 11. Blythe record: 3-9 overall. REGIONAL MAT RESULTS MHSAA INDIVIDUAL 152: Jordan Atienza (Livonia (John Glenn), 4-3. REGIONAL WRESTUNG Franklin) won by major dec °112: Kyle Gillies (John Glenn) TOURNAMENT RESULTS over Mike Babicz (CQ, 13-4; 3rd: dec. Jarad Fernandez (South- BOYS SW IM RESULTS o (Top 4 ipialHy for state /Uex Cornelius (Saline) d ec /Uex gate), 8-4; 3rd: Taylor Ticknor KLAA CENTR/U. DIVISION lem), 5:01.47; 4. Hunt (N'ville), Karson (WM), 2:24.58. finals, March 1-3 at Palace) . Coe (Northville), ,6-2. fSallne) p. Parker O'Brien (CQ, BOYS SWIM MEET 5:05.72; 5. Uu (Salem), 5:07.04; 50 fre e sty le : 1. Cody Hodges ' DIVISION 1 160: Lorgan Marcicki (CQ p. 1:30. l^b. 15 at South Lyon East 6. Eric Ferrara (LS), 5:07.3. (WJG), 23.49; 2. Ryan Heinze fo b . 16 a t Canton Yahya Talab (Fordson), 2:^ ; 3rd: 119: Mitch Rogaliner (Bedford) TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Livonia 200 freestyle relay: 1. (P), 23.65; 3. Wilson (P), 23.86; . 130 pounds: /\lex Molly ly ie r Gross (Salem) dec. Midcey d ec Trevor Zdebski (CQ, 8-5; Stevenson, 605 points; 2. Northville (Westphal, Boyea, 4. Devin Gibson (WM), 24.16; 5. (Southgate /\jnderson) deci- Sutton (Woodhaven), 10-4. 3rd: Raven Schmitt (Southgate) Northville, 559; 3. Novi, 397.5; /Van Ruan, Hunt), 1:29.96; 2. Jacob Burcicki (l)VJG), 24.74; 6. sioned Myles /Lmine (Novi De­ 171: Drew Garda (CQ p. Derek p. Trey Berry (Plymouth), 1:51. 4; Salem, 340^5; 5. South Lyon . Stevenson, 1:31.11; 3. South Trevis Majtara (Canton), 24.89. troit Catholic Central), 5-4; 3rd Hillman (Woodhaven), 4:28; 3rd: 125: Mitch Pawlak (Bedford) Unified (296. Lyon, 1:31.78; 4. Novi, 1:33.74; 5. 1-m eter d iv in g : 1. Eti»n place: Jordan Markey (Ypsilanti Sam Ekanem (Wayne) dec David won by injury default over Ben FINAL EVENT RESULTS Salem, 1:35.14; 6. Salem, 1:36.57. Burke (LQ, 322.20 points; 2. Lincoln) won by major d ec over Lijewski (Bedford), 9-6. Griffin (Canton); 3rd: Evan Toth 200-yard medley relay: 1. 100 badcstroke: 1. J. Ferrara Connor McManus (P), 279.25; Jake Helminski (Temperance 189: Allen Steele (Franklin) dec (CQ dec Immanuel Govantes Novi (Gucci Onimura, Dennis (LS), 53.42; 2. Onimura (Novi), 3. Dave Cunningham (WJG), BedfoVd), 14-2. Nick Giese (CQ, 5-3; 3rd: C(^ie (Farmington), 8-3. Kim, Tanner Vincent, Andrew 56.07; 3. Belmore (LS), 56.58; 4. 247.75; 4. Austin Tetlow (Can­ 135: Ken Bade (CQ pinned Bettencourt (Bedford) dec DiVI5ION 3 Ao), 1:39.17; 2. Stevenson, Patrick Casey (Salem), 57.7; 5. ton), 194.35; 5. Kameron Stancer Quentin Santiago (\%andotte), Jihfimy Russell (CQ, 3-1. Feb. 16 a t M an ch ^ ter 1:40.69; 3. South Lyon, 1:42.88; Goeddeke (LS), 57.97; 6. Gordy (LQ, 190.90; 6. Uriel Figueroa 3:28; 3rd: Nate O'Sullivan (Sa­ 215: Brandon Sunday (Bedford) 160 pounds: Todd Olson 4. Stevenson (B), 1:44.07; 5. Williams (Novi), 58.64. (WM), 163.00. line) d ec Jon Conn (Plymouth), d ec Jahi Hilliard (Ann /Vrbor Pio­ (Dundee) p. /\aron Bibik (Livonia Northville, 1:44.35; 6. Salem, 100 breastebnke': 1. /Va- • 1(KI b u tte rfly : 1. Earls (P), 6-3. neer), 7-3; 3rd: Jordon Brandon ° Clarencevilie), 1:49; 3rd: Jordan 1:44.7. kelian (LS), 1:00.88; 2. Kim 56.2; 2. Weber (P), 56.87; 3. 140: Malik /\mine (CQ won (John Glenn) d ec Vincent Pizzo Adams (Richmond) won by 2 0 0 fr e » t y le : 1. Nick Ara­ (Novi), 1:02.56; 3. Ruan (N'ville), Wakeford (WJG), 58.65; 4. by major dec. over Allen Parker (Wyandotte), 7-2. major d ec over Michael Golding kelian (LS), 1:47.96; 2. Jackson V.01JM-, 4. Tommy O'Donohue John Kukulka (WJG), 1:00.08; 5. (Wayne), 15-3;, 3rd: Logan Parks 285: Robert Coe (CQ p. Manny (Manchester), 12-2. O'Dowd (LS), 1:49.4; 3. Austin (LS), 1:02.85; 5. McNamara (LS), Brandon Burger (P), 1:02.8; 6. (Southgate) dec. /Uec Brecken- Haddad (Livonia Churchill), 2:54; DIVI5ION 4 Hunt (N'ville), 1:51.02; 4. Matt 1:02.92; 6. Nathan Louie (NovD, Majtara (Canton), 1:04.03. ridge (Plymouth), 5-1. 3rd: Adam Ortaman (Bedford) Feb. 16 at Hudson Laporte (LS), 1:52.81; 5. Alex Lee 1:02.93. 100 freW tyle: 1. Hodges 145: Travis Mann (Westland won by injury default over 125 pounds: Carter Ballinger (LS), 1:53.08; 6. David Ptashnik 400 freestyle relay: 1. (WJG), 51.23; 2. Heinze (P), John Glenn) won by major dec Dylan Morantes (John Glenn). (Jonesville) p. Mason Lopinski (LS), 1:53.25. Stevenson (/Vrakelian, O'Dowd, 51.75; 3. Qiu (LQ, 52.92; 4. over Kody Roy (Livonia Steven­ 103: Mohamad Youssef (Hudson), 3:47; 3rd: Zachary 200 individual medley: 1. Belmore, J. Ferrara), 3:14.96; Johnson (P), 53.12; 5. D. Gibson son), 21-8; 3rd: Josh Lockwood (Plymouth) p. Billy Cobb Gulley Francis (Lutheran W ^land) dec James Xue (N'ville), 2:04.82;' 2. 2. Northville, 3:19.44; 3. Novi, (WM), 54.47; 6. Michael Gibson (Southgate) p. Victor Lindsey (pioneer), 2:29; 3rd: Jack Newa Collin Haag (Sand Creek), 5-1. Scott Wang (N'ville), 2:06.07; 3.- 3:19.56; 4. Stevenson (B), (WM), 55.26. (Deartram Fordson), 4:10. (Franklin) dec, Chase Spanos Grant McNamara (LS), 2:06.9; 4. 3:28.69; 5. Northville (B), 3:28.75; SMI fre ^ ty le : 1. Stover (WM), Charles Liu (Salem), 2:07.38; 5. 6. Salem, 3:29.29. 5:09.89; 2. Beauprez (P), 5:10.95; Bradley Bielicki (LS), 2:07.4; 6. KLAA SOUTH DIVISION 3. Earls (P), 5:15.37; 4. /Uholinna Max WIkinson (SL), 2:08.2. BOYS SWIM MEET (WJG), 5:34.12; 5. Jacob Forgacs point. And there’s Man­ W olfpack send 2 so fre e sty le : 1. Ao (Novi), Feb. 15-16 at John Glenn (LF), 5:40.24; 6. Nathan Benja­ WRESTLING ny (Haddad) from (Livo­ Wayne Memori­ 22.12; 2. Andrew Westphal TEAM STANDINGS: 1. min (Canton), 5:41.59. Continued from page B1 nia) Churchill that are aU al seniors Allen Parker (N'ville), 22.39;-3. Onimura Plymouth, 594; 2. Canton, 428; 200 fre^tyle relay: 1. (Novi), 22.9; 4. Sam Boyea 3. Westland John Glenn, 366; Plymouth (Earls, Weber, Heinze, in the mix. Who knows (140) and Sam Ekanem (N'ville), 23.18; 5. Jake Goed- 4. Wayne Memorial, 309; 5. Wilson), 1:33.6; 2. John Glenn, what is going to happen? (171) ure both headed to deke (L^, 23.25; 6. Jerry Bai Livonia Churchill, 273; 6. Livonia 1:34.46; 3. Wayne, 1:3725; 4. ing off a third-place fin­ I think there’s going to be the Palace after placing (Salem), 23.33. Franklin, 213. Canton, 1:40.66; 5. John Glenn ish at the regional and somebody that wins that second and third, respec­ 1-m eter d ivin g : 1. /Vex FINAL EVENT RESULTS (B), 1:43.17; 6. Plymouth (B), will carry a 52-4 mark people many didn’t think tively, at the Canton Canadi (SLU), 406.40 points; 200-yard medley relay. 1:43.33. 2. Levi Oxner (SLU), 328.60; 3. 1. Plymouth (Cameron Earls, 100 b ad o tro k e: 1. >^ng into his first-round match he would, and a couple regional. Jacob Lanczki (SLU), 328.50; 4. Garrett Beauprez, Nick Weber, (P), 59.42; 2. Kukulka (WJG), against Joe Schudt of of those who don’t place, Parker, a state quali­ Ethan Schmidt (SLU), 317.80; 5. /Vexander Wilson), 1:46.78; 2. 1:01,9; 3. Daniel Saltzmann (LQ, Warren DeLaSalle (41-6). that thought they would.” fier last year, fell in the Matt Meadows (SLU), 309.85; 6. Plymouth (B), 1:49.49; 3. Canton, 1:05.73; 4. Jackson Norwood “Brandon has lost a one- Spanos will take a 24-14 regional finals to Cath­ /Lnton Travis (N'ville), 306.60. 1:53.44; 4. Churchill, 1:53.68; (LQ, 1:06.51; 5. Keegan Kendall 100 b u tte rfly : 1. Vincent 5. Canton, 2:02.02; 6. Franklin, (P), 1:06.94; 6. Bronson Knowles point match to the No. 1 mark into his first-round olic Central’s Malik (Novi), 54.43; 2. Ao (Novi), 56.)5; 2:01.48. (P), 1:07.08. ranked kid (Brandon Sun­ match against Oxford’s Amine, 15-3. He will 3. Ptashnik (LS), 56.39; 4. Bai 200 freestyle: 1 Josh Wak- 100 b reastsb o k e: 1. Larkins day of Bedford) in a pret­ Alex Hrisopoulos. take his 37-3 record (Salem), 56.65; 5. Frank Zhang eford (WJG), 1:52.45; 2. John (LF), 1:03.7; 2. /Uex Bourdreau ty controversial match “He had a real good into a first-round m atch (N'ville), 57.09; 6. Wang (N'ville), Stover (WM), 1:54.2; 3. Beauprez (Canton), 1:08.36; 3. Niermann 57.76. (P), 1:55.47; 4. Alexander John­ (Canton), 1:09.55; 4. Visai (P), l^ t weekend,” Polk said. district and regional,” against Roseville’s Jeff 100 fre e sty le : 1. Westphal son (P), 1:56.23; 5. Franklin Qiu 1:10.39; 5. Michael Wilyard (Q, “So I think he has as Polk said of Spanos. “He Fresch (33-13). (N'ville), 48.88; 2. O'Dowd (LS), (LC), 1:57.56; 6. /^ron /Vholinna 1:13.33; 6. Kyle Reppenhagen good of a chance as any sat half the year and Ekanem (39-9), a first­ 49.72; 3. Matt Pairitz (Salem), (WJG), 2:00.44. (LQ, 1:16.26. of them of getting to the didn’t have that many time state qualifier and 50.14; 4. Boyea (N'ville), 50.5; 5. 200 Individual medley: 1. 400 fre e sty le relay: 1. Plym­ finals.” Parker Belmore (LS), 50.86; 6. Weber (P), 2:05.87; 2. Justin outh (Yang, Beauprez, Johnson, matches. I think it took bound for Harvard Uni­ Lee (LS). 51.4. Larkins (LF), 2:09.54; 3. Benjamin Wilson), 3:33.08; 2. John Glenn, Glenn will also be send­ him a dozen m atches versity, will take on Nick 500 fre ^ ty le : 1. Laporte (LS), Yang (P), 2:11.2; 4. Gerard 3:36.13; 3. Wayne, 3:37.76; 4. ing fourth-place region­ or more to get his tim­ Verran of Grand Ledge 4:50.84; 2. John Ferrara (LS), Niermann (Canton), 2:16.39; 5. Canton, 3:44.6; 5. Churchill, al finishers Chase Spanos ing down. He’s only a (29-13) in the opening 4:53.94; 3. Turner Solterman (Sa­ /Viiketh Visa! (P), 2:6.95; 6. Noah 3:45.93; 6. Franklin, 3:48.85. (103) and senior Dylan sophomore and doesn’t round. Morantes (285) to the have that many match­ finals. es under his belt as it is. Francis qualifies Morantes, 46-9, meets I think once he got his Lutheran High West­ Lady Rockets hit snag vs. Bobcats West Ottawa’s Miquel bearings towards the land’s Zachaiy Fran­ Correa (40-1) in the open­ end of the year he was cis (125) hopes to bounce er. as good as we anticipat­ back from Ms first defeat By Brad EmonS PREP BOW LING pins paces by sophomore “Dylan is kind of in a ed that he would be.” of the season in the Divi­ Observer Staff Writer Olivia (labildo, who posted unique spot: I don’t think So a slew of upsets sion 4 finals. 146,163-198,209-185. a 213-180-393 series. heavyweight there’s a wouldn’t be out of Ihe The junior finished A dream regular season The Bobcats finished Freshman Emily Dietz clear-cut favorite at his norm. third in the Hudson for Westlami John Glenn strong in the deciding was right behind with a weight class. We’ve wres­ “It’s kind of a unique regional after falling 5- fell one match short third-game Baker set 190-201-391 two-game set. tled them aU and seen year,” Polk said. “We’ve 3 to Hudson freshman in playoff finals of the with strikes in four of Other notable scor­ them all. And I think the gone to the state meet Mason Lopinski in the Kensington Lakes Activ­ their last five frames. ers for Glenn included top five or six kids in that with some good kids and semifinals. ities Association tour­ Glenn reached the final freshman Julia Huren, weight class are capa­ maybe one Md that has Francis, a state quali­ nament held Friday at with a 186-197,214-124, who rolled a 182-189-371 ble of beating each oth­ a chance at the tide, but fier last year, takes a 48- Super Bowl in Canton. 193-162 semifinal victory series, along vnth senior er. I mean, there’s not the this year is a littie differ­ 1 record into his first- The Lady Rockets, who . over Walled Lake West­ Caity Lenard, who post­ one kid that’s better than ent. I feel confident four round match against won the Central Divi­ ern after ousting Brigh­ ed a 359 series-including everybody else. of the five that we have Jacob Sobeck of Rogers sion with a 12-0 record ton in the quarterfinals, a high game of 190. “Catholic Central’s going if they have a good City (47-7). and went 15-0 overall in 246-122,200-171. (Robert) Coe has been day can win the whole the KLAA, lost to Grand The Lady Rockets led all [email protected] „ ranked number one and thing if they do sdme- [email protected] Blanc in the finals, 148- qualifiers with 2,932 total (313)222-6851 he’s beaten us by one thing specif” (313)222-6851 1 '

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Dear Brother of Roxanne sports fields. Bus transportation is 19 2013. The Celebration of Life (Ron), Rock (Tammy), the late C o n tact (248) 478-6520; belcfh@gmaii. available for Livonia residents and Location: S t Jo h n will be held at 10:30 AM Satur­ Rodney, and the late Roil. com W estland residents w ithin the Livonia Neumann Catholic day, Feb 23 at St. John Neuman School District LENTEN SERVICE Church, 44800 W arren Catholic Church with Father Theo of St. Prescilla’s officiat­ TRASKOS, Co n tact: (734) 427-1680; www.stda- , Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Road, ^nton ing. Please join us for a lun­ HELEN Age 92, died Feb. 12, 2013. m ia n .c o m through March 20 D etails: Dr. Patricia cheon and social time after the Gnuluate of Fordson High, Dear­ Loration: Lola Park Lutheran Church, Cooney-Hathaway, mass.' Lynn was bom in FILM born. Attended Wayne State 14750 Kinloch, Bedford author, lecturer, and Cabadbafan, North Agusar^ Phil­ TIme/Date: 7 p.m . Friday, Feb. 22 Univ. Retired 1983, employed by prof^ or at Sacred ippines. She was married to Al- D etails: Free treats served after ser­ Cooney- AMA/ MVMA for 43 years. Lo catio n : Prince of Peace Lutheran Heart Major Seminary, fiedo (Fred) Acosta on June vices. The theme of the serials "Names Service at 11:00am, Wed., Church, 28000 New M arket Road,. Hathaway 17th, 19.72. ’Ihey have been mar­ of Wondrous Love" w ill present "The Spirii March 6th at Ward Presbyterian Farmington Hills ried 40 years. The couple had tualityof Vatican II: Church, Northville. Gifts to Contact: (313) 532-8655 or (734) 968- one son, Maj. Allen D. Acosta D e ta ils: See the movie, "Gifted - W hat it means for the Ward Church, Deacon FD, 3523 and one grandchild. Tsunami 248-374-7400 Hands" for free in the church Fellow­ People in the Pew ." This is a fre^ event Acosta. Lynn worked for ship Center. The film tells the true LENTEN SOUP SUPPER and light refreshments.w/ill be senred. Sybron-Ketr as a quality assur­ story of Dr. Benjamin Carson. A special TinM ^ajte: 6 p.m. supper followed by Call the church office to register ance ^redalist for 34 years. She dinner of breaded catfish, mac & sennce at 7:30 p.m. C o n ta ct (734) 455-5^10 enjoyed spending time with her cheese and more w ill top off the eve­ family and friends, cooking, Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran ning, which is designed to celebrate PARENTING SEM INAR playing mahjong, shopping and May Church, 28000 New M arket Road, Farm- Black History month. Free w ill offering _ Hme/Date: 10 a.m.-2 p,m. March 2 . traveling. Lyrm is survived by ingtoniHillr many family members both in w ill be accepted for the meal. Call Location: Mariam Center, located you find D etails: Soup suppers and service are the U.S. and the Philippines who the church if you plan to attend the on the campus of S t Mary Orthodox held W edne^ay, through March 20 love her dearly. In lieu of flow­ d in n e r Church, 18200 Merriman, Livonia C o n tact (248) 553-3380 ers, memorial donations can be com fort Contact: (248) 553-33809, D etails: Parenting sem inar features Dr. sent to St. John Neuman Church M 44800 Warren Rd., Canton, GRIEF SUPPORT LENTEN SOUP SUPPER John Chirban, an author, advisor to the in Family Michigan, 48188. The family of Hm e/Date: 6 p.m . supper, 7 p.m . reflec­ "Dr. Phil Show," researcher and clinical nm e/D ate: 7 p.m. Feb. 27, March 6,13 Lynn Acosta would like to thank tion, Tuesday, Feb. 26 instructor in psychology at Harvard and a n d 20 . the University .of Michigan On­ Medical School. The $10 registration L o d tio n : St. Michael the Archangel cology Center, especi^ly Dr. Location: St Michael the Archangel fee includes lunch. Register online at P a rish , 11441 Hubbard, Livonia Carolyn Johnston as well as her Friend^ Parish, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia httpy/saintmarylivonia.com . D etails: Robert Fastiggi, profesor team at Arbor Ho^ice who all provided excellent care to her.

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B y Sharon D argay staff Writer UPCOMING CONCERTS The Therapy Choirs of Michigan has sung more • 15th annual TOM than 160 free concerts Capitol Concert T h e over the past five years. group w ill perform noon It has recorded five to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March CDs, performed at 5, in rotunda of the State Detroit’s Fox Theatre, Capitol building, 115 W. and belted out the nation­ Aiiegan St. #400, Lan­ al anthem at Comerica sing. Free and open to Park. the public, the concert Early next month it .will celebrates Choir Therapy entertain listeners at the Awareness Week in ■ Capitol in Lansing as it M ich ig a n has annually for 14 years. • 5th annual Concert But as director, L^n- ard McCulloch notes, the fo r Careforw ard's performances are “about "C arn ival o f C are." more than just singing.” noon Saturday, March The organization, made 16, Macomb Community up of choirs in Farm­ Coliege Sports Arena, ington Hills and Auburn 1 4 500 e ; 12 M ile, W ar­ Hills, is therapy for its ren. The concert is free members, many of whom and open to the public. have suffered brain inju­ The Carnival is aimed at The Therapy Choirs of MIdiigan performs in the rotunda id the Capitol in Lansing. ries from traumatic acci­ survivors of catastrophic dents. Singing is one way injury, their fam ilies, to help them regain com­ caregivers, nurses, social mostly of brain-injured m music. munication slpUs and workers, caseworker Len Mc­ individuals. Together, the “I had an uncle who self-esteem. and those interested in Culloch is choirs number approxi­ was a priest and he trav­ “Music therapy isn’t learning more about founder mately 40 singers. elled. He stored his stuff new. For many years it the support community and McCulloch started the in my mom’s attic. I came has been used to help in for catastrophic injury president Farmington choir after across his guitar and I healing. Choir therapy is s u rv iv o rs. and Sherry discovering that one of took it to school for show our own creation. It’s a Cantrell Is his clients preferred to and tell.” twist on music therapy,” vice presi­ sing rather than speak. He eventually learned said McCulloch, a Farm­ “We don’t strive to pro­ dent and ' Ti^e man, who had spent one song and performed ington Hills therapist duce a musical master­ treasurer of 18 years in a state hospi­ it at school talent shows. and founder of the Ther­ piece,” McCulloch said. tire Therapy tal, along with four other “Ever since.Tve gotten apy Choirs of Michigan. “They have the ability to Choirs of patients formed the benefit out of music^ now McCulloch also writes relate socially in a univer­ Michigan. therapy choir. TWo of the with these folks for IS a regular column, “Our sal way through music.” original five still sing years.? Mental Health” for the • Regulars, like Terry Cion- for the group. Other vol­ wi& the organization. What benefit does the Observer & Eccentric., V o l u n t e e » da and Kristi Reeve, sing unteers him pages for “We borrowed five audience receive? “We’re finding it (choir) Sherry Cantrell is vice at performances. The choir members and assist robes finim the Methodist In addition to hearing a helps with the emotional president and haS man­ Rev. Renee Machiniak of where needed. church. We sang ouy first wide variety of folk and heding.” It also improves aged much of the “behind The Church of the Holy “With our choirs, it’s show for an a n n u a l din­ traditional songs,- “they speech for those with the scenes” work since City in Royal Oak is the therapeutic but (mem­ ner,” McCulloch recalled. walk away with aware­ communication difficul­ the Farmington Hills organization’s chaplain bers) don’t realize that. “We were shaking in our ness and that is huge,” ty as a result of stroke or choir began in 199>8. She and gives an inspiration­ They come every oth­ boots. Five little songs Cantrell noted. “We talk brain injiny, improves obtained a nonprofit, SOI al introduction at many er week for an hour and is all they knew and me about awareness and pre­ socialization skiUs —■ c3 Status for the oi^ani- of the concerts. Kar-. a half and have fun sing­ waving my wand in froid; vention of brain injury.” choir members quickly zation in 2007 and coor­ en DeCbiera, co-found­ ing,” Cantrell said. “T l^ of them.” McCulloch said audi­ bond — and gives mem­ dinates Volunteer Voic­ er of the Michigan Opera is good for their spirit It didn’t take long for ence members also may bers a chance to feel es, a group thdt assists Theatre, wrote an origi­ and self esteem and they the group to develop a feel hopeful as tibey clap appreciated. with the therapy choirs. nal song about friendship are having fun.” saying that reflected its along to such familiar Cantrell, a Royal Oak new confidence: “When tunes as Michael Rowed resident, said she has we take the stage, we own the Boca and You Are My enjoyed watching mem­ the place.” Sunshine. bers improve their skills. Over the years the “Let’s face it, at some She recalls one young group has sung with con­ point in life an of us have O b s e r v e r & E a m m u c autistic boy who want­ fidence on six public tele­ to deal with overcoming hoiTi6townilf6.com MEDIA ed to sing, but couldn’t vision specials. It even something hard. They see A GANNETT COMPANY bring himself to join the drew interest ^ m the these people overcom­ Auburn Hills choir. He producers of the tele­ ing some of the most hor­ sat in an adjacent room vision show. Glee, who rific challenges,” he said, and sang along as the were looking for a thera­ referring to traumat­ 2 0 1 3 choir rehearsed. py choir to portray a cho­ ic injuries. “At our annu­ “As weeks progressed rus of disabled veterans al Christmas shows at he came closer and clos­ on the show. Detroit Rescue Mission, er and then joined us. lb “Unfortunately-the idea you can almost feel the me, that’s an accomplish­ was put on a back shelf,” hope being transferred. ment,” she said. McCulloch said. We caU our tour, a tour of Developing a vet­ hope.” Singing together eran’s choir is among For more information The Auburn Hills choir, McCulloch’s goals. about the Therapy Choirs based at the Macomb of Michigan, visit ther- ' Oakland Regional Center, Starting young apychoirs.org, e-mail Children’s Spring includes developmental- ■ The former Ddtroiter dm treU at cantreU7031@ ly-disabled and mentally and graduate of St. Fran­ comcast.net or call ill members. The Farm­ cis de Sales High School, McCulloch at (284) 476- HIM FESTWAl ington group consists had little formal training 9329. Show n at the G reat MJR Digital Cinem a Garage sale offers scary cinema items Need a few ghoulish decorations for by Detroit’s MyTV 20. A year later the UAistlaml Grand Digital Cinema 16 your annual Halloween party? Or a show, which includes horror movies, scary set for the local community the­ retro commercials, music videos and a 6800 N. Wayne Rd. 734.298.2057 ater troupe? zany cast, went national on The Retro Wolfman Mac, aka Mac KeUy, may Television Network and can be viewed have just what you need. at 10 p.m. Saturday. F ebruary 23»* & 24**^ The creator of the CMller Drive-Inl According to Chiller’s Facebook page, television show is throwing in the tow­ new episodes of the show have been dis­ el and selling sets, props, memorabil- * continued, although it will continue to ia, stickers, Halloween decorations, air on The Retro Television Network scripts, posters, antiques and more at a and the Monster Channel IfRANIKtNVVEENJE garage ^ e , 10 a.m. to S p.m. Saturday, Items from the show—as well as Feb.23, at the show’s studio in Erebus some of Kelly’s personal treasures — Haunted Attraction, 18 S. Perry, Ponti­ will be sold. ac. Shoppers should bring boxes and help Kelly began broadcasting Chiller to load purchases. Kelly said he doesn’t r Drive-Inl, originally Nightmare Sine- plan to price many items. ma, in 2007 on public access televi­ “It’s going to be a ‘make an offer and sion. The Observer & Eccentric caught take i f kind of thing,” Kelly posted. up with him in 2008 on the show’s set, Free parking is av ^ b le in the garage a h er Nightmare Sinema was picked up at Perry and Lawrence.

Students to sell thousands of records, CDs 88.1 The P ar^ the stu­ rock, jaas, pop, country, al admission and $5 for dent radio station for the R&B and folk The show early admission from Plymouth-Canton Com­ will also feature ^edal 9-10 a.m. Students at Free te children 12 and under munity Schools, will sell giveaways and door priz­ Camon, Plymouth and records, (ZDs, import-only es. . Salem H i^ Schools will releases, 4Ss and 78s, T- “We love presenting this ° receive free admission ♦ I until theatre capacity shirts, posters and o&er record show,” stated Bill with a student ID. All of collectibles from 10 ajn.- Keith, station manager, in the proceeds will bene- ° Every Saturday & Sunday 4 p.m. in the cafeteria at a press release. “I eqjoy fit 88.1 The Park, which S^em High School Joy at being there when a person is staffed by high school February 23rd thru March I7th 2013 Canton Center, in Cianton. finds that special album students in the Pliim- Collectors will find thou­ they’ve been searching outh-Canton The station sands of items at the sta­ for. We have a lot of fim has served the communi- A Different Film Each W eek tion’s fifth annual record hanging out with praple W since Feb. 14,197Z show. The music will span that love music.” it the smtion’s website at many genres including ° Tickets are $3 gener­ www.881TheParkcom. Adults: $1.00 No Advance Ticket Sales online at hometownlife.com G E T O U T! Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 21., 2013 (•) B7

show features the artist challenge such teachers as Bob Ross, Susan BEDFORD THEATRE w ill perform Arts Crafts "Icons, Myths and Legends" Scheewe and Bruce BUtz. The Time/Date: 8 p.m . Feb. 22, and 2 Co n tact: (734) 453-17( 0 or e-mail program is free and light refresh­ DETROIT INSTITUTE Co n tact: (734) 207-9600 p.m . and 8 p.m . Feb. 23 ta plymouthelksi [email protected] ments w ill be served O F A R T S NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE Location: 17350 Lahser, Detroit TRINITY HOUSE Contacb M arilyri M eredith at D e ta ils: "The Letter," starring THEATRE Tim e/Dates: 10 a .m . t o 4 p .m . Time/Date: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday- (248) 327-3989 or marilynmer- Saturday, through Feb. 23 Bette Davis; $4 Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m . to [email protected] Time/Date: M o st shoxA^s s ta rt a t 8 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a .m . to 5 p .m . Location: 215 W . Cady, Northville Co n tact: (313) 537-2560; w w w ., p.m ., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday D e ta ils: 7th Annual Member Film redfordtheatre.com Lo catio n : 38840 W . Six Mile, Location: 5200 W oodward,, Exhibition is an all-m edia, non- L iv o n ia D e tro it juried show .. HUMANE SOCIETY OF HU­ M usic D e ta ils: Billy Brandt at)d Band Family Sundays: 2 p.rr1. Sundays; Co n tact: (248) 344-0497 RO N V A L L E Y w ith special guest Michael On storytelling, performances; free b a s e u n E f o l k PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY Time/Date: Doors open 6 p .m .; Fire, Feb. 22; Joshua Davis, Feb. w ith admission SOCIETY 23; Julianne and the Rpgues, ARTS COUNCIL film begins 6:30 p.m. Monday, Ex h ib its: Hidden Treasures: An F e b . 25 Hm e/Date: Sign up for open mic, March 1; Olivia M illerschin w ith' 9 a.m . to 4 p.m . Mon­ Experiment, through March 3; Time/Date: 6:15-6:45 p.m .; performances, 7 Greater Alexander and Nick day-Thursday and during public' Lo catio n : 3100 Cherry Hill Road,- Motor City Muse; Detroit Photo­ p.m ., the third Saturday of the Urb, March 2; Empty Chair Night events, through February A n n A rb o r graphs: Then and Now, through m o n th . with Annie and Rod Capps, Joel D e ta ils: "Peaceable Kingdom: June 16; Shirin Neshat, includes Lo catio n : Plymouth Community Location: The JWH Center for the Parmer and Christophef Mark The Journey Home," a TO-minutef eight video instaHations'and two Arts Council, 774 N. Sheldon, Arts, Plymouth Community Arts Jones, March 3; Jay Stiel^ra and documentary, shatters stereotypi­ series of photos, April 7-July 7 P ly m o u th Council, 774 N. Sheldon, Plymouth Judy Banker with Drevy Howard cal notions of farm ing life. Admis­ D e ta ils: Rock music poster and Dave Roof, March 8; Jan Krist C o n tact; (313) 833-7900, ww w. sion is free. Refreshments and D e ta ils: Eight open rhic perfor­ graphic: d^ign from Gary Grim- and Jim Bizer, March 9; Kevin d ia .o rg a brief introduction kick off the mances along with the featured shaw, form er artist at the Grande M eisel, March 15; Dick Siegel and GALLERY@VT screening. Parking isHm ited. RSVP act; admission is $5. Individual Ballroom , is on display along with the Brandos, March 16; Malcolm for the event. Anyone intere^ed and farnily annual memberships nm e/D ate: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon- poster works by artists for the San Holcombe, March 22. Most shows in touring the shelter should ar­ also are available day-Friday, Feb. 1-24 Francisco Band, M oonalice. tickets are $15, and $12 for sub­ rive at 5:30 p.m. C o n ta c t Scott Ludwig at BFS- scribers. Only cash and thecks are Lo catio n : Village Theater at Co n tact: (734) 416-4278 president@ aol.com or call (734) * Cherry H ill, 50400 Cherry Hill Co n tact: (734) 661-3527; www. a c ce p te d THREE CITIES ART CLUB h sh v .o rg 4 5 3 -08 6 9 Road, Canton Contact: (734) 464-6302 7 p.m. Monday, JA Z Z A T T H E E L K S D e ta ib : Mixed media by Sabrina Time/Date: PENN THEATRE M a rch 4 N e lso n Tim e/Date: 7 p.m.Thursday-Fri- Time/Date: 7-10 p:m . last Tuesday of the month — except December Som ething Contact: (734) 394-5308 L m atlo n : Meeting room "A " in , day, Feb. 21-22 and 28, and 3:45 the Canton Township Hall, 1150 p .m . a n d 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge UBERTY STREET (different Canton Center Road, south of F e b . 2 3 -2 4 #1780,41700 Ann Arbor Road, B R EW PU B Cherry Hillo Road, Canton Lo catio n : 760 Penniman Ave., P ly m o u th DETROIT ZOO Hme/Datq.: Exhibit through D e ta ils: Dennis Knapp, owner P ly m o u th D e ta ils: There is a $10 donation Time/Date: 10 a.m . to 4 p.m. March 30; pub hours are 3 p.m.- of Detroit’s M artin Universal D e ta ils: "Lincoln," $3 at the door which includes hors d a ily midnight, Monday-Thursday; 3 Design and M artin F. W eber d'oeuvres. Proceeds from Jazz Coming up: "Parental Guid­ Lo catio n : 1-696 service drive and p.m .-l a.m . Friday; 11 a.m .-l a.m . Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., and Elks goes toward special needs ance" w ill run 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Woodward, Royal Oak Saturday; and noon-midnight, his daughter. Dawn Knowles of and disadvantaged children and Friday-Saturday, March 1-2 and D e ta ils: Admission is $11 for S u n d a y Canton, w ill show the latest in veterans. On Feb. .26 Johnny 4:45 p.m . and 7 p.m. Sunday, adults 15 to 61, $3for senior Lo catio n : 149 W . Liberty St., innovative products supplied by Trudell Quartet w ith Trudetl on M a rch 3 citizens 62 and older, and $7 for Plymouth; Upper Hall Gallery their companies. M artinif. Weber trum pet and flugelhorn, Ray Tini C o n ta c t (734) 453-0870; ww w. children ages 2 to 14; children D e ta ils: Second annual group Co. produces a range of art ma­ on bass. 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ooking nutritious — and delicious — meatless meals for Lent has never been easier. These recipes start with Alaska Seafood, which is additive-free, lean, Cand full of healthful vitamins, minerals, nutrients and heart-h^thy omega-3 fatty acids. To find more easy, delicious, and healthy Lenten recipes, tnsit www.wildalaskafla- vor.com. Salmon Penne with Green Beans Vinaigrette

Cod Morocean-Style with Mango-Carrot Slaw P rep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes , Warm Halibut Salmon Penne with Green Beans Servings: 4 Potato Salad Vinaigrette .imtil browned. Shake °pan occasion­ Prep time; IS m in u tes Prep time: 10 m in u tes 4 Alaska Cod fillets (4 to 6 ounces each), fresh, Cook time: IS minutes Cook time: 15 minutes ally to keep from sticking. thawed or frozen Servings: 6 Servings: S (2 cups each) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Turn cod over, cover pan tightly \ cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3 shallots) and reduce heat to medium. Cook 1 pound small white or red new potatoes 12 ounces whole wheat penne (or other pasta) 'k cup chopped cilantro an additional 6 to 8 minutes for fro­ ' 4 Alaska halibut hllets (4 to 6 ounces 'k pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger zen cod or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/ each), fresh, thawed or frozen Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth, divided thawed fish. Cook just until fish is 1 tablespoon olive o1l 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon sugar opaque throughout. Remove from Pepper, to taste % teaspoon garlic salt 4 cloves garlic, chopped Large pinch of saffron pan; keep warm. 1 teaspoon dried dill 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon cinnamon In the same pan,° sautd shallots in 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 12 ounces Alaska salmon, fresh, thawed or frozen \ teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon oil just until soft, about 1 cup celery, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups dry couscous 2 minutes. Add cilantro, ginger, 1 'k cup red bell pepper, chopped Lemon wedges and sprigs of thyme, for garnish % cup toasted almond slices cup vegetable broth, sugar, garlic, 1 cup fresh (or canned) mandarin Cook pasta in boiling water for about 8 Mango Slaw; saffron, cinnamon and allspice; cook orange segments minutes, or according to package instruc­ 1 mango, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups) imtil thickened. Meanwhile, pre­ 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped tions, until al dente. Add green beans dur­ 'k red bell pepper, finely sliced pare couscous according to package 'k teaspoon seasoning salt' ing the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking tim e.. 'k cup shredded carrot directions, using remaining vegeta­ 1 pacirage (5 ounces) arugula Drain pasta and beans, reserving 3 table­ 'A cup chopped cilantro ble broth as part of the liquid. Dressing: spoons cooking liquid, then return pasta, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Slaw: In large bowl, combine 'k cup green onions, sliced beans and reserved liquid to pan. Add 1 teaspoon grated lime peel mango, bell pepper, carrot and 2 tablespoons olive oil lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme leaves, gar­ 2 teaspoons orange juice cilantro. 'k cup orange juice lic salt and 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon honey In separate small bowl, blend lime 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard While pasta cooks, rinse any ice glaze 'A teaspoon cinnamon ' juice and peel, orange juice, honey Boil potatoes in salted from frozen salmon under cold water; pat Rinse any ice glaze from frozen and cinnamon. Pour dressing over water just until tender; drain dry with paper towel. fillets under cqld water; pat dry with slaw; toss. and cool slightly. Slice pota­ Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medi­ paper towel. For each serving: Place about \ toes in ‘A-inch-thick rounds. um-high heat. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over cup couscous on a plate; top w ith^ Meanwhile, rinse any ice Brush both sides of salmon with 1 table­ medium-high heat. Brush both sides cup mango slaw. Top with a cod fil­ glaze from frozen halibut spoon olive oil. Place in heated skillet and of cod with 1 tablespoon oil. let. P our \ cup shallot sauce over under cold water; pat dry cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until Place in heated skillet and cook, fish; garnish with 1 tablespoon tpast- with paper toWel. browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes. ed almonds. Heat heavy nonstick skil­ from sticking. let over medium-high heat. Turn salmon over; cover pan tightly and Brush both sides of hali­ reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional but with olive oil. Place in 6 to 8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3 to 4 heated skillet and cook, minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just uncovered, about 3 to 4 min­ until fish is opaque throughout. utes, until browned. Shake Break into large chunks (removing skin, pan. occasionally to keep if any); add to pasta. Cook and stir gently from sticking. over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Sea­ Turn halibut over; sea­ son to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish son with pepper and dried with lemon wedges and thyme sprigs. dill. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. . ■ — Courtesy of Family Features Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen halibut, or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/ NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS thawed fish. Cook just until DINING fish is opaque throughout.' Eating seafood at least twice a week can help r i . Break into large chunks y ^ protect against heart disease, according to (removing skin, if any). USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. '/\4- s,- - - % ■ Mix parsley, celery, red ■ To keep hearts healthy, the USDA recommends pepper, orange segments, • ' - '‘Vw ' eating 8 ounces of seafood per week, which is jfV 1? .ym fresh (Ull, and seasoning salt together in large bowl. equivalent to two 4-ounce servings. Here are Add potatoes to celery mix­ ways you can add delicious, heart-healthy sea­ ture; stir. food to your diet: For dressing, sautd green • Choose seafood such as Alaska pollock, cod, onions in olive oil. Add halibut, sole. King and Snow cr^b, black cod and orange juice and Dijon; salmon, which offer nutritional benefits such as whisk. While warm, pour heart-healthy omega-3s. dressing over salad. Add • Prepare seafood so it’s lean and flavorful by halibut chunks and mix gen­ using healthy cooking methods such as grilling, tly. roasting or baking, and skipping calorie- and To serve, portion a hand­ fat-laden methods such as frying, breading, or ful of arugula opto plates; by adding rich sauces. top with halibut potato • Add flavor using spices and fresh or dried salad. herbs as seasonings. Cook's Tip: If using canned mandarins, • Serve seafood w ith healthful'sides, such as omit orange juice and use the juice in the whole grains, roasted vegetables and crisp Warm Halibut Potato Salad can. g re e n s. ______B 9 .( * ) n nffi BROWN, EDITOX L * ■THUfSDAY, FEBRUARY 21,2013 JCBROWN@HOMETOWNL FE.COM * OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6755 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: HOMETOWNLIFE.COM REAL ESTATE ^ 1 Exterior upgrades boost master home’s resale potential deed with Homeowners looking for the most return on their invest­ ment when it comes to remcMl- care eling should consider exterior By Robert Meisin er replacement projects. Accord­ Guest Columnist ing to the 2013 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, Real- ' Q: I am a developer of a tors rated exterior projects condominium and wonder if you among the most valuable home can give me your feeling about the improvement projects. maintenance of a buildingishell in ‘Realtors know that.curb the case of a condominium attached appeal projects offer great townhouse unit. bang for your buck, b ^ u se A: In m y experience a home’s exterior is the first in rep resen tin g thing potential buyers see,” both developers and said National Association of condominium assocmtions, • Realtors President Gary Thom­ if the exterior requires as, broker-owner of Evergreen minimal maintenan(|e (i.e., Realpr, in Villa P ar^ Calif. brick), it is something “Projects such as siding, win­ that should be done by the dow and door replacements can association. Owners tend recoup more thm 70 percent to maintain what they can of their cost at resale. Real-, see ^ painting trim — but tors know what home featur^ nothing else. If the qse of are important to buyers in your the building is comnlercial area and can provide help­ or if in residential projects ful insights when considering the developer is offering . remodeling projects.” “maintenance-free living,” . Results of ± e report are sum­ ments were also among the els and replacements in 81 particular remodeling proj­ it is better to have tlie marized oitNAR’s consum­ top exterior replacement proj­ markets aoDss the country. ‘ ect varies depending on where association responsible for er website HouseLogic.com, ects. The m idi^ge and upscde Data are grouted in nine U.S. you live. When making a home all exterior maintenance. which provides information on garage door replacement were regions, following the divisions remodeling decision, resale val­ , ■ On th e oth er dozens of remodeling projects, both ei^ected to retm^ more e s ^ lis h e d by the U.S. Census ue is just one factor that home- hand, in from kitchens and b al^ to sid­ than 75 percent of co ^ . Bureau. This is the 15th con­ owners should take into consid­ a ty p ic a l ing replacements, including According to the report, two secutive year that the report, eration.” tow nhouse the recouped value of the proj- interior remodeling projects which is produced by Remodel­ Most regions followed the residential ect based on a national average. in particular can ret»up sub­ ing magazine publisher Hanley national trends; howev­ project, there According to the Cost vs. Value stantial value at resale. A minor W(K)d, LLC, was cpmpleted in er the Pacific region, con- is a centuries- Report, Realtora judged a steel kitchen remodel is ranked fifth cooperation with NAR. V sisting of Alaska, California, old tradition entry dmr replacement as the and is expect^ to return 75.4- Realtors provided their Hawaii, Oregon and Washing­ o f haying project expected to return the percent of costs. Nationally, the insights into local markets and ton, once again led the nation Robert Meisner adjacent most money, with an estimated average cost for the project is buyer home preferences with­ with an average cost-val­ ...... ‘...... ownei[s 85.6 percent of costs recouped just under $19,000. r in those markets. The 2013 ue ratio o f 713 percent, due < responsible upon resale. The steel entry The second interior remodel- national average cost-to-val- mainly to strong resale val­ for their own maintenance. door replacement is the least ing project in the top 10 is the . }ie ratio rose to 60.6 percent, ues. The next best performing Many times I will include expensive project in the report, attic bedroom, whi(£ landed ehding a six-year decline. The regions w ere West South Cen­ an a rtic le on “P a rty W alls” costing little more than $1,100 at eight and tied with the vinyl ratio represents nearly a three- tral, Soutii Atlantic, and East laying out each owner’s on average. A majority of the siding replacement with 72.9 point improvement over 2011- South Central. These regions responsibility to maintain top 10 most cost-effective percent of costs recouped. M th 2012. liower construction costs attribute their high ranl^g to whUe providing for remedies projects nationally in terms an averse national cost of just are the principal factor in the construction costs that were including self-help bnd a of value recouped are exteri­ under $48,000, the attic project upturn, especially when mea­ lowest in the country. Most lien. Another consideration or replacement projects; all of adds a bedroom and bathroom sured against stabilizing house remaining regions showed in a tow nhouse p ro jec t as to these are estimated to recoup within a home’s existing foot­ values. In addition, the cost-to- strong improvement over last whom should be responsible more than 71 percent of costs. print. The’ improvemMit proj­ value ratio improved nationally year. These are Mountain, is whether there are; Three different siding ect projected to return the least for every project in this year’s New England, East North Cen­ firewalls extending beyond replacement projects Imded is the home office remodel, report. tral, Middle Atlantic, and West the roofiine. If not, and you in the top 10, including fiber estimated to recoup less than “A Realtor is jflie best North Central. have a flat roof, it is almost cement siding, expected to 44 percent resoiuce fbr helping homeown­ Tbreacfthe fullproject impossible to guess where return 793 percent of costs, llie 2013 Remodeling Cost ers decide what improvement descriptions and access nation­ the roof may be leaking. On vinyl siding, eigiected to return vs. Value Report compares projects will provide the most al and regional project data, the other hand, if yob have 72.9 percent of costs, and foam construction costs with resale upon resale in their market,” visit www.costvsvalue.com. walls clearly dividing the backed vinyl, expected to . values for 35 midrange and said Thomas. “Each neighbor­ “Cost vs. Value” is a registered roof between units, then return 71.8 percent of costs. upscale remodeling projects hood is different, and the desir­ tradem ark of Hanley Wood, the owner can maintain INvo additional door replace­ comprising additions, remod­ ability and resale value of a LLC. his own roof. In anb event, it calls for careful consideration in dnifting the master deed and the HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-WAYNE COUNTY thought process by p e Condominium association These are the residential real 7040 Woonsocket St $173,000 18613 Lathers St $52,000 PLYMOUTH owners as to whether they estate closings recorded Oct. 22- 43889 Yorktown St $170,000 32660 Lyndon St $177,000 766 Coolidge St , $160,000 GARDEN CITY 38815 Lyndon St $155,000 want to change any of the 25, 2012, at the Wayne County 48950 Fox Dr S $485,000 28611 Beechwood St $72,000 27429 Meadowbrook St $147,000 42157 Old Pond Cir $110,000 responsibilities between the Register of Deeds office. Listed 31743 Chester St $113,000 33621 Michele St $110,000 1742 Old Salem $200,000 p a rtie s. below are cities, addresses, and 30707 Elmwood St $70,000 8965 Parent St $118,000 1492 Penniman Ave $30$,000 sales prices. 2033 Gilman St $50,000 14424 Park St $98,000 361 Pinewood C ir $65,000 CANTON 31412 Hennepin St $22,000 19592 Pollyanna Ct $192,000 41679 Riveroaks Dr $172,000 Q: Our board refuses to fix or 164 Alexandria Ct $379,000 32539 James St $82,000 . 33745 Pondview Qr $42,000 861 William St $225,000 otherwise commence repairs to the '44965 Coachman Ct $136,000 5935 Lathers St $20,000 33727 Richland St $150,000 BEDFORD . common elements around my unit 256 Constitution St $85,000 32960 Rosslyn Ave $49,000 29705 Robert Dr $105,000 25579 Deborah $69,000 which has lasted for more than a 1125 Dundee Dr $133,000 LIVONIA 38047 Ross St $165,000 25841 Dover $42,000 2324 E Roundtable Dr $165,000 34425 Five Mile Rd $93,000 9841 Seltzer St $80,000 9968 Garfield ' $50,000 year. These commons elements 2245 Fairway Cir $143,000 14063 Alexander $t $128,000 8865 W Deborah a $130,000 12851 Garfield $48,000 have caused damage and continue 42659 Hanford Rd $130,000 18963 Bainbridge Ave $169,000 30631 Wentworth St $168,000 . 19170 Indian $20,000 to cause damage to my unit because 6970 Harvard Ln $52,000 10015 Bassett St $115,000 18346 Westchester Dr $380,000 8944 Lenore $75,000 of the roof leaks. Do you think I 48951 Ivybridge Way $70,000 9336 California St $130,000 19367 Whitby Dr $206,000 25839 W Seven Mile Rd $70,000 313 Kings Way $138,000 12475 Cardwell St $116,000 15080 Yale St $143,000 9705Wormer $45,000' have any basis for action, inciuding 1478 Knightsbridge Rd $170,000 8921 Crown St $143,000 NORTHVILLB 9726Wormer $23,000 emotional distress, against the 3340MilcroftCt $185,000 9650 Deering St $86,000 341 First St, $110,000 WESTLAND board? 2100 Morrison Blvd $100,000 17329 Ellen Dr $370,000 16748 Brooklane Blvd $488,000 36529 Avondale St $96,000 A: You m ay have d 47162 N Pointe Dr $330,000 14474 Fairway St $222,000 39614 Grieenbrier Ct $260,000 34Q0O Barton St $30,000 difficulty suing for 3487 Parklawn Dr $148,000 15561 Fitzgerald St $135,000 19733 Hayes Ct $73,000 7912 Beatrice $106,000 47440 Pembroke Dr $70,000 20238 Floral St $50,000 19700 Meadowbrook Rd $185,000 30836 Beechnut St $68,000 intentional inflictioi) of 46596 Registry Dr $219,000 8949 Frederick St $114,000 42282 Norwood Ct $75,000 35072 Bock St $74,000 emotional distress; 42024 Saratoga Cir $132,000 15073 Gary Ln $150,000 42076 Queen Anne Ct $83,000 7382 Central St $22,000 negligent infliction i 42286 Saratoga Cir $136,000 18354 Gillman St $93,000 17248 Victor Dr , $325,000 32537 Joy Rd $85,000 emotional distress 3677 Shepherd Ln $175,000 17428 Golfview St $225,000 39469 Village Run Dr $245,000 36140 Oregon Ave $20,000 4755 Sherwood Cir $220,000 19353 Hardy St $145,000 39476 Village Run Dr $255,000 7701 Randy Dr $111,000 probably do have a i 43936 Somerset Sq $136,000 29149 Hathaway St $76,000 16559 W inchester Ct ' $344,000 8514 Sanford Dr $81,000 for breach of the bbard’s 41563 Strawberry Ct $199,000 32112 Hees St $97,000 15898 Winchester Dr $311,000 33145 Shawnee St $72,000 fiduciary responsibility ' 46568 Swanmere Dr $270,000 36242 Hees St $119,000 20479 Woodcreek Blvd $353,000 193 Stephanie Dr $150,000 because, apparently, they 14266 Hubbell St $111,000 knowingly failed to comply with the condominium documents and, HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND COUNTY presumably, the starate of the state in which you These are the residential real estate 42160 Woodward Ave Unit 46 28298 Burton Ln $209,000 23593 Valley Starr $139,000 are located. You arC best closings recorded Oct. 8-12, 2012, $65,000 25248 Carollton Dr $235,000 39708 Village Wood Cir $44,000 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP 31100 Claymore Rd $285,000 advised to have a lawyer at the Oakland County Register of 39786 V illage W ood Cir $59,000 3498 Bloomfield Club Dr $437,000 28275 Farmington Rd $110,000 45100 W 10 M iie Rd $.178,000 write a strong letter to the D eeds office. Listed below are cit­ 3825 Carriage Ln $364,000 29855 Fox Club Dr $252,000 22054 York Miils Cir $451,000 board demanding action, ies, addresses, and sales prices. 2838 Heathfield Rd $180,000 29390 Glen Oaks Blvd W $85,000 SOUTH LYON including the recoupment BEVERLY HILLS 58 Manor Rd $365,000 32810 Hearthstone Rd $215,000 24667 Brompton Way $358,000 21676 CorsautLn $266,000 4171 Meadowlane Dr $169,000 36875 Howard Rd $447,000 228 Brookwood Dr Unit 7 $67,000 of your attorney fees and 32600 Norwood Dr $345,000 4004 Parkwood Ct $160,000 35745 Johnstown Rd ' $185,000 25045 Carriage Ln $40,000 costs and the absence 31445 Sunset Dr $205,000 566 Reynard Ct $455,000 29427 Lake Park Dr $220,000 52073 Copperwood Dr N $320,000 of such relief, that you 22235 Village Pines Dr $343,000 4800 Stoneleigh Rd $900,000 35765 Lone Pine Ln. $175,000 53772 Edgewood Dr $235,000 will commence leg^ 16207 Wetherby St $278,000 719 Upper Scotsborough Way 30658 Maplewood Cir $147,000 863 Glen Meadows Dr $30,000 BIRMINGHAM $265,000 2ra99MiiibrookRd . $525,000 54885 Grenelefe Cir W $65,000 proceedings. 1693 Banbury St $141,000 COMMERCE TOWNSHIP 34490 Rhonswood St $53,000° 23806 Mapie Ct $313,000 150 Bird Ave #18 . $57,000 5630BlackmoorSt . $110,000 30487 Salisbury St, $85,000 23740 Prescott Ln W $479,000 Robert M. Meisner is 9 lawyer 30684 Sudbury Ct $248,000 1300 Buckingham Ave $577,000 2160 Canal St $133,000 61704 Rambling Way $149,000 and author of Condomlniuht 967DonmarCt $220,000 1795 Cedar Bend Dr $405,000 LATHRUP VILLAGE 53771 Springwood Dr $214,000 1271 LyonhurstSt $695,000 8410 Golf Lane Dr $245,000 18*541 Dolores Ave $140,000 1074 Stable Ln $190,000 Operation: Getting Started & 1031 Madison St $273,000 3181 Lacosta Ct $200,000 MILFORD SOUTHFIELD Staying on the Right Track, s e c ­ 2736 Pembroke Rd $225,000 309 Muskoka $100,000 337 Mill Pond Ln $224,000 5 Bedford Towne St $40,000 ond edition, available for $9.95 1021 Stanley Blvd $375,000 . 5815 Pickbogrne St $76,000 1068 Riverstone Cir $241,000 21039 Harvard Rd $139,000 plus $1 shipping/handlirjg. He 2757 Windemere Rd $170,000 4563 Racewood Dr $286,000 NOVI 18441 Magnolia Ave $85,000 also wrote Condo Living: A Sur- BLOOMFIELD HILLS 4488 Ravinewood Dr $200,000 45242 Bartlett Dr $84,000 16999 Morrison St $152,000' 1922 Eagle Pointe $152,000 6000 Teeple Creek Ln $255,000 45174 Courtview TrI $281,000 16325 Pennsylvania St $120,000 vivai Guide to Buying,\0°wning 1270 Greenglen Ct $180,000 FARMINGTON 45196 Courtview TrI $328,000 28902 Red Leaf Ln $75,000 and Selling a Condominium, 4855 Quarton Rd $390,000 23895 Drake Rd $264,000 1505 East Lake Rd $285;000 18301 W 13 Mile Rd Unit A7 $24.95 plus $5 shipping^ han­ 26222 Fieldstone Dr $269,000 $61,000 1549 S Hill Blvd $120,000 22870 Frederick Ave $124,000 dling. Call (248) 644-44^3 or visit 923 S Shady Hollow Cir $388,000 33821 Glenview Dr $119,000 44567 Gwinnett Loop $161,000 W HITE LAKE 2273 Somerset Rd ' $169,000 31550 Lamar Dr $118,000 24305 Homestead Ct $275,000 8797/VlingtonSt $76,000 bmeisner@ meisner-law.com . 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Just $21.8801 BUICK, GMC 868-372-9836 PONTIAC (SaX)6 (734)453(734) 453-2500 Sports DHIIly silver, 72k, AWD, Now $14,995 8SB-372-9836 Victory Ited, 6T. and converti­ a b o u t BOBJEANNOTTE ble) One sweet ride! m__ umDxaxB BUCK ENCLAVE 2010 BUCK, GMC Reduced to $11,2861 Re^, $17,995. r e s u l t s ! AWD, Black, loaded, $23,395. GMC ENVOY XL 2003 (734)453-2500 888-372-9836 BOBJEANNOTTE BOBJEANNOTTE 13T3112A - 4WD, auto, a/c, BUCK, GMC full pwr., aiper dean. Clwrolst lincQln AiitoMi^ BUICK,GMC Priced to sell. $5,988. (734)453-2500 Observer & Eccentrir (734)453-2500 DEALER PONTIAC (3 2009 and Hometown c LINCOLN MK22007 Black, leatiier, rm f, 27k, SATURN VUE XE 2010 734-281-6200 CHEVROLET s o m e 2012 13T5073A. AWD, Ithr. moon P21562- FVro, fuD power, WeefeUe*; Nf>w*;papprs BUCK ENCLAVE 2010 Polar White, LT, 4 k and $19,995 roof, fun Insp.'& vimrrantled BOBJEANNOTTE fully Inspected & wanentledtti Call WE PAY Sliver CXL, 40k, $27,995, GMCENV0YXL2XB , remote start! 'SuparSanIcI $13,888. $13,988 1-800-57«l-7355 BOBJEANNOTTE Silver Shine, SLT, leather, and Reduced to $14,9821 DEALER BU lC K pG M C D E A IB I vywv/ Hametownl^e com 800-579-7355 BUICK,GMC remote start! Room for 71 888-372-9836 ^ 7 1 4 -9 7 1 4 (734)453-2500 8ra-714-S714 (734) 453-2500 Reduced to $11,496! TOP 868-372-9836 A u to M is c . BUCK lACRDSSE 2009 CHEVY C D BALTLT 2008 DOLLAR CXL, Dark Gray, 47K, $16,995. 13T9208A. Auto, a/c, f/p, 1 BOBJEANNOTTE LAND ROVER Lfi 3 2006 35,000 careful owner m itell $13,995. $10,9BB For Clean BUICK,GMC DEALER (734)453-2500 ° BOBJEANNOTTE BinC KG M C 734-2S1-G200 (734)453-2500 L e u L a R fc lM CHEVROLET EOUNOX 2006 MAUBU2UH . USED Silver Ice, LT, and AWDI UERfRlRY Uoumalner 2009 UghtMetlIlae.$7995 P21577 - Premier, AWD, BOBJEANNOTTE CARS Reduced to $12,7661 Ititr., rntron, chromra, BUCK, GMC 888-372-9836 non-smoker, $21,988 (734)453-2500 DEALER 888-714-9714 M AUBU2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2109 Pearl Whlte,-2LT.and leadedi Blizzard White, long bed, and .Spor^&lmfX)fted Equipped with E-assIstI M 3 5 5 -7 5 N ABSI Hard warldng trucld Reduced to $23,8831 Only $14,5891 888-372-9836 888-372-9836 BMVif330CI2n4 13T9074C. Uhr., moonroof, Truci(s for Sale only 45K, Perfectll $15,988 DEALER Chtysler-Plvmoulli 8 ^ 7 1 4 -9 7 1 4 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2 07 Bleach White, LT7,4WD, Gold Triumph, 4WD, LT and • ^ ▲ f t . - . . flexfuel! Rule the Road! CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010 CHRYUURan2ai2 m andlcmded! Funtodnvel Summit White, AWD. SR, Touring, Silver 22k, $14,995 Aunls, Uncles, Nieces & Nephews now qualify for ihe GM Employee Purchase Program! Only $24,386! Only $23,6671 and remote start! Show the BOBJEANNOTTE 86S-372-9636 888-372-9836 snow who's boss! BU CK, GMC Reduced to $19,380! B88-372-9836 2 0 1 3 MALIBU LS- employee specials CHRYSLER 3 00 S U n O (mEVROLET COLORADO 2D05 CHEVY SILVERADO 2011 Ext fagJ-g^g. 13T1181A. Lthr., moon, Nai Forest Green, LS, 4WD and Z71 ( 4x4. Gray, 30K, $24,495 29k Spotl^ ll $23,983. o i l i ; with $1999 down Ready ftir some funi BOB JEANNOTTE DEALER Only $13,8651 Antiiiue & Classic Collector ^714-0714 888-372-9636 BUICK.GMC down ^ *1 2 4 with $999 down (734)453-2500 DODGE CHARGER 1970 R/T NO SECUROYDEPOSIT- 24 MONTH LEASE -10,000MIIES/YEAR CHEVY SUBURBAN 200S 440 Magnum, automatic, CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2010 Burgundy LT, loaded, 4x4. BUCK ON BUCK, factoiy A/C, F0RDFDCussaan2 Sateen Silver, pi, pw, and 4WDI $13,995. asking $8500. 402-S0Q-0612 13C601 SA • Ceittfied. R a^ as Ready to work hard for you! BOBJEANNOTTE [email protected] tow as 1.9%. $16,988. 2 0 1 3 C R U Z E LS-EVERYONE PRICING Reduced to $18,5201 BUICK,GMC DEALER 888-372-9836 888-714-9714 (734)453-2500 A cura $2945 wi1h$1999down roRD FUSION SPORT 2011 CHEVY TAHOE 2007 L H 4 P21565 V8, moon. 18K, FORD F-1502005 White, Loaded, Only $18,995 ACURATLZ0O7 C ertified. Rqtes as low as 1.9%> down ^ i Z y wi1h$W9down 13T6007A.S/Crew, 4x4, Ithr., BOBJEANNOTTE 12TB131A - Nav., lthr., moon- $21,988 NO SECURITY DEPOSIT - 24 MONTH LEASE -10,000 MILB/YEAR full power, Sho^vroom Newll BUICK.GMC nnf, fully Insp. Swanontled. DEALBL $14,986 $13,986 08-714-9714 DEALER (734)453-2500 DEALER 734-281-6200 734-2B1-8200 FORD TAURUS SE 0 03 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ 2010 13C1087A • Full pwr., alloys, #3T83S6 2013 EQUINOX LS -EMPLOYEE SPECIALS FORD F -1 50 2008 12T1101A. 4x4, moon, Nav., fiiUy inspectedlll $5.9$8. Jet Black. XLT, chrome and DVD, Showroom Newlll DEALER sunroofl Strong towing power! DEALER 734-281-600 o 888-714-9714 S2999 with $1999 down Only $22,6881 BUCK IJSABRE 2002 866-372-9836 Blua, $6,995. FUSION 0 0 7 down * 1 8 5 wifhS999down CHEVY TRAVERSE 21X19 BOBJEANNOTTE Silver Streak. SE, and power Blue, Must See $16,995 optiors! W oni be around long! NO SECURITY DEPOSIT - 24 MONTH LEASE -10,000 MIIB/YEAR BOBJEANNOTTE BUICK,GMC Reduced to $10,6871 FORD F-1502010 (734)453-2500 13T6047A- S/C,4x4, 5.4, V8, BU1CK,GMC 888-372-9836 FX4, Certified! Rates as low (734)453-2500, as 1.9%. $21,988 BUCK LUCERNE'2009 cHaEKBUMawsKMa 2013TRAVERSE LS-EMPutvssKcuu ‘ DEALER FORD EDGE S a 2011 CX,31K, Gold, $13,995. P21569. AWD, ithr., chromes, BOBJEANNOTTE TAURUS 2008 734-261-6200 ^ Black-Blue, 63k $13,995 M pwr. Certified}!} 19% BUna^GMC BOBJEANNOTTE $2W * ^ 2 1 wirii $1999 down Ford F-1 S I2010K tngRamdi $25,988 (734)453-2500 4x4, V6, 40,000 m il^. Fully DEALER B U U kG M C loaded w itii equip. All l^ e r 688-714-9714 down * 1 6 3 with $999 down in t $31,000 734-422-693B UCROSSE CXL 2010 FORD ESCAPE 2 n 3 White, $23,495 GMC NO SEOIRITY DEPOSIT - 24 MONTH LEASE -10,000 MILES/YEAR FORD RANGER 2011 13T6022A. Titanium. ZO B0BJEANN0T1E P21586-S/Cab, Sport, 4x4, Ecoboost, 4WD, Navigation, BUICK,GMC (734)453-2500 GMC TERR/UN 2010 f/p, 8,000 one owner m il^ Ill Only 5K. SAVES. 2011 MALIBU ...... lowM lIes.SIUBI 2011 SILVERADO in ...... $ 2 3 ,9 2 1 DEALER D EA LB t AWD, V-8, Blue, $19,995 liOCRiDIT . BM-714-9714 W -7 1 4-9714 LACR0S$ECXL 2011 BOBJEANNOTTE P U C f f r io N d e n i e d : 2 0 0 9 IM P A L A ...... lo a d e d ...... $ 1 3 3 1 9 2010SiLVERAD0..8eadytowoik..$18,920 27K, Silver, loaded, $29,9951 BUCK, GMC * Bankruptcy * Slow Pay 2010CAMAR0SS...Power...... $ 2 8 4 8 0 2010 EQUINOX ...... Just reduced... .$14,990 FORD RANGER XLT 4X4 FORD ESCAPE-LTD 22B BOBJEANNOTTE (734) 453-2500 2007 24,000 miles, Une-X P21591. Lthr., moon, fully in- • First Time Buyers • Divorce & hard cover, $18,000. BUCK, GMC 2009TRAVERSE LT.. uisofioys..$20,999 2 0 1 2 S 0 N IC ...... 4500 miles. $1S,4B2 si^cted 8( v^rrentied. $9,988 (734)453-2500 " • Limiteo Credit Call; (246) 207-0062 D EA LB I Honda 734-261-82)0 iWEOMIHElPli '' SPECIAL CREDIT DEPARTMENT ■ Helping good people wihh bruised credit GMC CANYON 2 m UCRtUSECXL 2011 Pitch Black, SLE, 4WD, and FORD EXPEDiTlONBOIB 27K, White, loadad, $22,9951 C IVIC2010 remote start! Off-road grit! P21573, XLT 4x4. Runs & BOBJEANNOTTE silver, 4 door, $13,995 Only $14,884! driv^ great Newer tires. BUCK, GMC BOBJEANNOTTE 40875 Plymouth Rd. 888-372-9836 $4,988 (734)453-2500 BUCK, GMC 3.5 M iles North of Ikea DEALER (734)453-2500 At Haggerty & Plymoirth Roads 734-281-62X1 U C R I ^ CXL 2011 FINDNEmOADS- 2gK,Silvar, Only ^ ,795! HONDA ClUC 2007 GMC SIERRA 2Q(n FORD EXPLORER XLT 2)11 Ecxt C^, Blue, 4x4, $6,500 BOBJEANNOTTE Ocean Blue, U , and ABSI Gas 13T8008A Lthr., alloys, only sipperl Reduced to $9,6271 BOBJEANNOTTE 15K, Cerfitiedlll Call for details. BUIGIQGMC 888-372-9836 1 [ . BUICK, GMC DEALER (734) 453-2500 OPEN SATURDAY SALES 9-3, SERVICE 9-2 (734)453-2500 8ffi-714-9714 LUCERNE iUaO CXL MONDAY, THUIQDAY 8:30am-9pm; TUE9)AY, WEDNESDAY FRIDAY 8:30am-6pm GMC SIERRA 2004 FORD FLEX 2010 Special SUvar, 35K, HONDA CRV a n i On The Web: www.sviu1chtolariche.com Black, 50K, Cap, 4x4, $16,995 P21543. Full power, alloys, Only $18,995 AWD, Blue, 19k $24,995 *No Security Deposit Offer Lgaggp 24mo7l0000 mHes/year lease, aoproyeti txecni pits tax, lla, dot and Cte fees. AD offere retniire mm GM lease (n householil - ' Certll Rates as low as 1.9% BOBJEANNOTTE MaDliu #3014460, Traverse #3^157, Equinox require GM EmployBB/Famlly (QMS) Authorization ■ Crua #3C1Z70 Is everyone pricing Stock sale only, owere BOBJEANNOTTE $16,988 BOBJEANNOTTE avaHable at simitar. Offere are subject to change due to manufedurer program changra and pr&il deadlines. See dealer for additional details. Oftera expire 2-24-13. BUICK,GMC DEALER BUCK, GMC BUCK, GMC (734)453-2500 ^ 7 1 4 -9 7 1 4 (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-2500 Local news. You don't have to fish for it. It's right here, firom the front to the back of your

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