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By LeAnne Rogers day. He also is Helton, who has pleaded not Wayne, with a friend while cipal plate.” Staff Writer facing misde­ guilty. off-duty. In the parking lot, he meanor charges Along with this case, which said he noticed a black Ford Additional lights A Westland man is facing of possessing dates back to June 2013, a sec­ Crown Victoria parked illegal­ The car also had additional charges of using flashing lights police badges ond set of charges are pending ly next to the dumpster. lights installed that were simi­ on his vehicle and fake badges, and having po­ against Helton and were sched­ With a vanity license plate lar to equipment on police cars, effectively impersonating a lice-style flash­ uled for April 30 preliminary of numbers with an X in the Macrae said. During the traffic law enforcement officer. ing red and blue examination. There are no middle, Macrae said he re­ stop in May, Macrae said Hel­ Nathaniel Helton Jr., 71, was lights on his allegations that Helton at­ membered the car from a traf­ ton claimed to be a court offi­ ordered bound over for trial on vehicle. tempted to conduct any traffic fic stop about month earlier. cer but he suspected Helton a felony count of possessing a Westland Police reportedly stops or other police duties. “Typically municipal plates was not truthful. dangerous weapon — an asp or seized three vehicles with po­ During the June incident, have a small x in the middle. Helton was sitting at the bar, collapsible baton — following a lice-style lights, bumper push Westland Police Sgt. Nathan This plate had a capital letter,” said Macrae, who followed preliminary examination in bars and other law enforce­ Macrae testified that he had he said. “In my opinion, it was 18th District Court on Thurs­ ment type equipment from gone to Stockdale’s, a bar in an attempt to look like a muni­ See CHARGES, Page A2

N um ber o f Wayne co un cil o p e n in g s q u e stio n e d

By LeAnne Rogers Staff Writer

Wayne voters will be select­ ing a mayor and four council members during upcoming elections. At a recent council meeting, residents Chris Sanders and Ron Roberts argued that a fifth council seat should be on the BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ballot. "The Addams Family" cast includes Grandmama (Summer Warren), Wednesday Addams (Jacquelyn Schlicht), Gomez Addams (Korey Corona), Lurch Under the new ward voting (Eric Kudlawiec), Morticia Addams (Morgan Gratwick), Pugsley Addams (Jeremy Singleton), and Uncle Fester (Kevin Booth). system, there will be three seats open every four years. During this election, Ward 1 will have an open seat while council members John Rhaesa Glenn thespians go Broadway and Skip Monit — whose terms are expiring — are in Wards 2 and 3, respectively. Additionally, voters will fill the unexpired term of James with ‘The Addams Family’ Henley, who resigned in 2014, and select a mayor who will serve a two-year term. David By Sue Mason Wednesday Addams, but I knew I could James was appointed to fill Staff Writer be a better Morticia,” she said. “I Henley’s seat until the election. looked inside myself and decided to be The fifth term not included Tall, slim and with spiked hair, Kevin her. I’m glad I did it. I couldn’t see my­ would be that of Jam es Haw­ Booth admits he’ll need some adjust­ self as anyone else.” ley, who replaced A1 Haidous ments to transform himself into a bald, The musical will be presented at 7 as mayor. Haidous resigned trenchcoat wearing Uncle Fester for p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 16-18, at midway in his two-year term this week’s production of The A ddam s the high school on Marquette, west of after being elected Wayne Fam ily at John Glenn High School. Wayne Road. It’s based on Charles County commissioner. “I look nothing like the character in Addams’ single-panel cartoons about a Hawley’s council term the show,” Booth said. “I’m going to ghoulish American family with an af­ doesn’t expire until 2017. An­ need gallons of stuffing and a bald cap finity for all things macabre. thony Miller was appointed to latexed to my head. All my exposed Created by Marshall Brickman and replace Hawley. skin will be white and I’ll have black Rick Elice, the musical features an Citing the city charter and under my eyes.” original story is described as “every Michigan Home Rules Cities A senior, Booth is appearing in “a father’s nightmare.” Wednesday Ad­ Act, Sanders said Miller’s ap­ role I knew I had to have” for his final dams has fallen in love with a young pointment is effective only theatrical performance at the Westland man from a respectable family. She until the next regular election. high school. confides in her father, Gomez, and asks Morgan Gratwick saw herself play­ that he doesn’t tell her mother. He must 'Null and void' ing Wednesday in the musical, but do something he has never done before: “There are two appointees when the casting was done by co-direc- keep a secret from his beloved wife and three wards (whose terms) tors Kevin Gidley and Belinda Walko- Morticia. But everything changes for BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER are up. I believe the election nis-Semak, she ended up as Morticia. Summer Warren plays Grandmama in the musical will be null and void, if you “For four years, I’ve wanted to be See ADDAMS, Page A2 comedy. See COUNCIL, Page A2

Wayne, Westland hold forum to learn about road proposal

By LeAnne Rogers ing with Wayne-Westland Com­ day, April 15, in the Grande The Westland and Wayne League will give a presentation Staff Writer munity Schools to hold a com­ Ballroom at Westland City city councils haven’t taken a explaining the various aspects munity forum to share infor­ Hall, 36300 Warren Road. public position on Proposal 1. of funding the roads proposal It’s referred to as the Roads mation about the impact of the “I encourage everyone to The Wayne-Westland school provides for improving Michi­ Proposal, but Proposal 1 on the roads proposal on funding for attend this community forum board passed a resolution urg­ gan’s roads and other areas May 5 ballot entails much both cities and the school dis­ on the roads proposal so that ing voters to support the pro­ identified in the proposal that more than road funding. trict, if it is approved by vot­ voters can make an informed posal, which will provide addi­ will benefit the cities and To help voters get better ers. choice when casting their bal­ tional funding to cities and school district. A question-and- informed about Proposal 1, This community forum will lots May 5,” Westland Mayor schools. Wayne and Westland are join­ be held from 7-8 p.m. Wednes­ William Wild said. The Michigan Municipal See ROADS, Page A2

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sel. THE ADDAMS Details: Based on the charac­ in the play, he also is one ROADS » Remove the depre­ ADDAMS FAMILY ters created by cartoonist of the two student direc­ ciation discount for Charles Addams, The Addams tors. Gratwick is filling Continued from Page A1 annual vehicle regis­ Continued from Page A1 Time/Date: 7 p.m . T hursday- Family is a macabre musical the other position. He’s tration fees. Saturday, April 16-18 comedy w ritten by Marshall the behind-the-scenes answer session will The House Fiscal the family when they host Location: John Glenn High Brickman and Rick Elice. person, working offstage follow the presentation. Agency has estimated a dinner party for School, 36105 Marquette, Tickets: $10 for students and with the cast with their If approved, Proposal that the sales tax in­ Wednesday’s “normal” W e s tla n d $12 general admission lines and as the vocal 1 would: crease would generate boyfriend and his par­ coach. This is Booth’s » Eliminate the sales more than $1.6 billion ents. second stint as an assis­ and use tax on vehicle per year, with $1.2 bil­ “This show is fun. The been rehearsing 2-3 hours Their first show will be tant director. His first gasoline and diesel fuel. lion going toward roads, Addams family is an four days a week, work­ the Wednesday matinee experience doing it was » Increase the state’s $130 million to mass unusual group, and the ing around mid-winter for the seniors.” “so great,” he wants to sales tax from 6 percent transit, $300 million to humor is great,” Gidley recess in February and The play is student- sure those coming up to 7 percent. the school aid fund and said. “I’ve enjoyed it with last week’s spring break. driven with many of the behind him see that and » Dedicate 60 per­ $95 million to local gov­ all of its little innuendos. The challenge now is the students creating their step up to the role. cent of the first 5 per­ ernments. The kids wanted to do it production dates. The own costumes. Booth As the assistant direc­ cent of the sales tax and Westland estimates last year, but the rights curtain goes up on a mati­ dressed up his black over­ tor, Gratwick is the on­ an amount equal to 12.3 that Proposal 1 would hadn’t come out. Morgan nee performance coat by putting fur on the stage person, helping the percent of the first 5 result in higher than the really pushed for it, so we Wednesday, just three collar and adding over­ actors with their perfor­ percent of the use tax to currently projected looked into it.” days after they return sized buttons for his role mances and in blocking the School Aid Fund. 3-percent annual in­ from spring break. As a as Uncle Fester. It’s a role the dance moves. She Currently, 60 percent of creases in state shared Bit of Broadway result, dress and tech­ he knew he had to have. admits she fell in love the first 4 percent of the revenues. Additional Gidley wanted stu­ nical rehearsals had to be When he read the lines, it with the musical her sales tax is earm arked local road funding due dents to try their hand at held a week early. reminded him of the se­ freshman year. for the fund. to Proposal 1 for West- something big like The “They should know nile old pirate, Uncle “It’s symbolic that I » Provide for the land is estimated at $1 Addams Family, a Broad­ everything. They should Charlie, he played in the found it my freshman School Aid Fund to be million the first year, way show. The hope al­ know their lines and their fall production his junior year and am performing used exclusively for aid increasing to over $3 ways is that it will be blocking before they go year. it at the end of my ca­ to public K-12 and com­ million in 2017-18. “better than Broadway,” off on spring break so “I didn’t know what I’d reer,” she said. “It’s a munity colleges and Also on the May 5 and Gidley believes the they can practice that,” look like as Uncle Fester, perfect way to go out. eliminate universities as ballot, Wayne voters are students have stepped up Gidley said. “Some are and I ended up being This is my favorite show. an allowable use for the being asked to approve to that challenge. planning to go on trips, taller than most of the I loved Totally Awesome fund. establishment of a sep­ Auditions were held in some are planning to get cast,” he said. ’80s, but hands down this » Dedicate 15 percent arate P.A. 345 police and late January and have together to practice. In addition to his role is the one I love.” of the first 5 percent of fire retirement system the sales tax to be used along with 3 mills fund­ for revenue sharing ing to be levied for five ment, which established by council is still in there elected mayor, Madden with townships, cities years. The measure COUNCIL the mayor as a separate­ (the charter). The council said the council would and villages. Currently, would free up about $1 ly elected position rather can vote for one of them­ need to make an appoint­ 15 percent of the first 4 million in general fund Continued from Page A1 than a post filled from selves or anyone as may­ ment to fill the two years percent is earmarked revenues for the city, among council members. or,” Madden said. “They remaining on his council for revenue sharing projected to have a $2 don’t change it,” Sanders While the charter has still fill the vacancy on term. with local governments. million deficit in 2015- said. language addressing how the council.” The Wayne City » Increase the fuel 16. “The city charter a council vacancy is Appointed to serve as Clerk’s Office is accept­ tax to 41.7 cents per doesn’t allow for reap­ filled, there is no such mayor until the election, ing nominating petitions gallon from 19 cents per trogers@hometowniife. com pointment (of an appoint­ language on replacing Madden said Hawley has for mayor and the four gallon of gasoline and 15 734-883-9039 ed council member). Mr. the mayor, City Attorney two roles: acting mayor council seats. Candidates cents per gallon of die­ Twitter: @LRogersObserver Miller has to run or not,” Keith Madden said. De­ and councilman. As a must live in Wards 1,2,3 Roberts said. “You can’t spite being separately result, he said if Hawley and run for a four-year hold it based on whether elected, he noted that the doesn’t run for mayor or term or file for the at Hawley is elected (as mayor votes and partici­ runs but isn’t elected, he large seat, which has a mayor) or not.” pates in the same manner resumes his seat as coun­ two-year term. The filing The city charter in­ as council members. cilman. deadline is 4 p.m. Tues­ cludes the Netter amend­ “Election of the mayor If Hawley were to be day, April 21. b s e r v e r O a Gannett company Published Sunday and Thursday by Observer & Eccentric Media ing there might an as­ said. in which Helton was CHARGES sault or other crim e hap­ Doing an inventory of found not at fault. 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Third Livonia resident set to hike Appalachian Trail

By David Veselenak cause he will be on his Staff Writer own during the trek. He said he’s looking forward The Appalachian to seeing several areas Mountains are starting to along the trail, including get crowded with Livonia Pennsylvania, an area residents. he’s never been to. A third Livonia resi­ “I think that will be an dent will attempt to hike exciting time,” he said. the entirety of one of the “That's where the trail most famous nature trails begins to get tough in North America. again.” Joe Steckel, 23, is Similar to Keeling and heading to Georgia on Osgood, Steckel will Wednesday to begin hik­ share some of his experi­ ing the Appalachian Trail. ence on various social He said he hopes to com­ aurjxinseSM networks. Those interest­ plete the trail — on his ed in following him can own — in five months. do so on Twitter @TheJo- “I really wanted to do seph_James, as well as by it for the past three years adding “JosephJames22” since I first learned about on Instagram and Snap- it,” said Steckel, a Frank­ chat. lin High School and Mich­ Family and friends igan State University have been supportive of graduate. “I just like a his work to prepare, he good challenge.” said. He said his girl­ Steckel said his deci­ friend plans to try and sion to hike the trail solo COURTESY OF JOE STECKEL join him along some parts has surprised some peo­ Joe Steckel, a Livonia resident seen here in Alaska, is beginning to hike the Appalachian Trail onWednesday. of the trail when she can ple. fly out, and his brother He made the decision will help coordinate drop­ after deciding he wanted He’ll be several hun­ in Virginia, according to ern Minnesota several runs for about 2,200 miles ping items off at base to make the trip more of a dred miles behind two their social media post­ months back. from Georgia to Maine. camps. personal discovery mis­ other Livonia residents ings. Steckel said he’s kept About 25 percent of Even his employer, a sion and to prove to him­ currently hiking the trail: Steckel said he got to tabs on the two as they “thru-hikers” — those local food and feed sup­ self that he can do it. Churchill High School know both Keeling and hike along the trail and who attempt to complete plier, has supported him. “For me, I think it's graduates Quinn Osgood Osgood better after meet­ has gotten some pointers the trail in a 12-month “Everyone's been very more of a personal jour­ and Ryan Keeling began ing them at the Livonia for when he begins. period — actually com­ supportive,” Steckel said. ney to sort of get away hiking the Appalachian Community Recreation “Every picture they plete it. “I couldn't be happier.” from my day-to-day life,” Trail at the beginning of Center. He said he joined post they seem to have Steckel said in addition he said. “It's more of a March. As of last Monday, them on one of their prac­ smiles on their faces,” he to keeping fit, he’s [email protected] personal challenge as they had logged more tice hikes on the Superior said. worked to keep mentally 734-678-6728 opposed to competing.” than 600 miles and were Hiking Trail in northeast­ The Appalachian Trail strong, especially be­ Twitter: @DavidVeselenak

Presbyterian Village CEO to speak at Madonna Schostak Family Restaurants holds statewide career fair

The McManus Dis­ in m arket­ ed in 1945, has grown Livonia-based TEAM team and possibly be of Marketing Barb Pas- tinguished Business ing to, and from five locations to Schostak Family Res­ hired on the spot. ciak said. “We offer our Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday developing 25; eight of which are in taurants (TSFR) is host­ All applicants must team members a variety in Madonna University’s creative Detroit. Currently he is ing a statewide career have flexible availability, of professional devel­ Kresge Hall will feature programs working with other fair on Monday, April including nights and opment opportunities to Roger Myers, President and ser­ Detroit leaders to pre­ 20, to fill more than 500 weekends. Those wishing ensure they have a deep and CEO of Presbyterian vices for, vent the displacement of hourly and management to expedite the in-person understanding of all Villages of Michigan Myers senior seniors as new devel­ level positions through­ interview process are aspects of the restaurant (PVM). citizens. opment occurs. The out its more than 140 welcome to complete an industry, as well as an His lecture, “Entre­ The lecture is free and company serves more restaurants, which in­ employment application understanding of the preneurial Ventures for open to the public. than 4,300 seniors of all clude Applebee’s, Bur­ online prior to the career skills needed to grow the Senior Market,” is Myers has led PVM faiths across Michigan. ger King and Del Taco. fair. with our company and hosted by Madonna Uni­ since 1992. His work has Thome Rivertown Appointments are not “TEAM Schostak deliver an unforgettable versity’s School of Busi­ contributed to public Neighborhood, the new­ required. Interested Family Restaurants is experience for our ness and Madonna’s Ag­ policy initiatives that est venture for PVM, applicants can stop in at proud to continue our guests.” ing Studies Department, have improved quality of has been recognized as a any of TSFR’s restau­ tradition of creating jobs For an employment both of which celebrate life for Michigan seniors. national model of col­ rants from 9-11 a.m. or for talented Michigan application or to view a 40 years of academic Under Myers’ entre­ laboration. 2-6 p.m. April 20 to in­ residents that result in list of TSFR restaurant excellence this year. He preneurial leadership, For more informa­ terview directly with successful, long-term locations, visit will share his expertise PVM, a nonprofit found­ tion, call 734-432-5589. the local leadership careers,” TSFR Director www.teamschostak.com.

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p i s . 1 I L u r a a & B f h W ^ L M m & r I S , C 1' ; WWCSD Students fill the stage at Elliott Elementary where reading activities were ■ ft ft infjj t' tf' timm included in the annual ELA night. Wayne-Westland

students hit WWCSD School Superintendent Michele Harmala reads to kindergartners at Edison Elementary School.

themed Vocabulary Parade. books for “The turnout was amazing, and the students did a wonder­ ful job dressing up like grade- level science vocabulary Reading Month words,” staffer Debbie Ritch­ ie. “Some examples included water, flower, mammal, tem­ perature, the five senses, and March was National Read­ zer’s kindergarten class and light.” ing Month, and students Melanee Hirvela’s second- In addition to guest readers throughout the Wayne-West- grade class. and a family reading night, land Community Schools were Among the activities held at Edison got “Wild about Read­ hitting the books. schools throughout the district ing” with a Vocabulary Parade Schools planned activities was a PJ, Book and Blanket in which students are encour­ to get students reading and Day at Hamilton Elementary aged to dress like a vocabulary even brought in guest readers. where the school-wide goal is word and dress like their fa­ State Rep. Robert Kosowski, to read 200,000 minutes. If vorite book character for a D-Westland, stopped by Wild­ students reach or exceed that Dress like Your Favorite Sto­ wood Elementary School on goal, Principal Katie Booth rybook Character Day. March 20 to read The Tooth will cut and donate 6 inches of And Walker-Winter Ele­ Book to Heather Hamilton and her hair and read from the mentary in Canton had a base­ Mary Devine’s kindergarten roof of the school. ball theme for Reading Month. class. Elliott Elementary held its Students who complete the “Visiting classrooms and annual ELA night in honor of weekly reading log moved to reading to kids is one of the the school’s March is Reading the next base on the ball dia­ best parts of my job,” Kosow­ Month celebrations. This year mond outside of their class­ ski said. “Instilling a love of the students read the book, room. Those who earned a reading in children sets them Miss Alaineus, A Vocabulary home run got to eat hot dogs at up for a lifetime of success.” D isaster, written and illustrat­ the Run the Bases Celebration Wayne-Westland School ed by Debra Frasier. that was held Monday. The top WWCSD Superintendent Michele Har- The Vocabulary Parade two readers from each class­ At Edison Elementary School, students and staff were encouraged to dress mala also stopped by Edison described in the book looked room also won a free book and like their favorite storybook character to celebrate National Reading Month Elementary School to read to like so much fun, Elliott decid­ gathered together for a free in March. Paityn Wright dressed for "Knuffle Bunny" and Shenhao Deng for students in Elsbeth Schweit­ ed to host their own science- pizza party. "Skeleton Hiccups." They're students in Claire Jones' first-grade class.

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I t \ hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS 0 & E Media | Sunday, April 12, 2015 (WGRL) A5 New service gets Livonia veterans to their medical appointments Livonia veterans hav­ The program evolved ing the bus available, for ing trouble getting to from a 2012 grant the city just $2, is very nice.” appointments at the V.A. received through the The VA shuttle departs Hospital in Ann Arbor are Federal Transit Authority Westland three times a about to get some help. and the Southeast Michi­ day: at 8:50 a.m., 1:15 p.m. Livonia Community gan Council of Govern­ and 5:10 p.m. Transit (LCT) is expand­ ments (SEMCOG) that “Our veterans have ing its service in an effort allowed for software served their country with to assist qualifying veter­ updates and the chance to honor,” said Livonia May­ ans who need to get to the build out the transporta­ or Jack Kirksey, himself hospital for various ap­ tion program. a U.S. Air Force veteran. pointments. LCT has The service is much “We’re proud that we can begun a service that will like what LCT offers offer this expanded ser­ take veterans to West- seniors and the disabled. vice to help meet their land, where they’ll be For a $2 fee, veterans can needs.” able to board a shuttle be picked up at their Veterans must qualify bus to Ann Arbor. home and driven to the in one of four ways: “We were specifically Westland pickup point. » Be qualified for the looking to improve our U.S. Army veteran property tax relief credit service to our veterans,” Henry Mitchell and his for disabled veterans said Donna McDowell, wife, Wanda, rode the available through the co-director of Communi­ shuttle on its maiden ride. city; ty Resources for the City Mitchell, who served in » Be referred by the of Livonia. “This program Korea in 1954, found the V.A. Hospital; offers veterans access to service to be very conve­ » Be disabled; additional transportation nient. » Prove a financial services. It will allow us “Sometimes I may not hardship. SUBMITTED to better serve this impor­ be able to drive to my For more information Army veteran Henry Mitchell and his wife, Wanda, were the first riders on Livonia Community tant part of our popula­ appointment in Ann Ar­ or to make a reservation, Transportation's new service, which gets veterans to Westland in order to catch a shuttle to tion.” bor,” Mitchell said. “Hav­ call 734-466-2700. Ann Arbor.

Beware of real estate seminars that Davenport launches master of accountancy

use high-pressure sales tactics Grand Rapids-based auditing. Students enter­ al accountancy or fi­ Davenport University, ing the program may nance emphasis. If a which has a campus in choose from multiple student already pos­ Q: Dear Rick: I lost my who have done very Livonia, will launch a tracks that culminate in sesses one of these certi­ job a couple years ago. I R ic k well in the real estate new Master of Accoun­ preparation courses for fications, he or she can looked at franchises; Bloom industry. However, tancy degree program the Certified Public Ac­ earn credit and have a however, the ones that I those people who have in its 2015 fall semester. countant (CPA), Certi­ shorter time to comple­ MONEY been successful will tell This program is one fied Management Ac­ tion. liked were too expen­ MATTERS sive. Last week, I heard you it is not easy or of only a handful across countant (CMA), Certi­ Applications are cur­ an ad on the radio that simple. the country to offer fied Fraud Examiner rently being accepted talked about getting books, DVDs or whatever Real estate is no dif­ graduate-level concen­ (CFE) or Certified In­ for classes beginning fall involved in the real they’re selling - where ferent than any other trations in fraud in­ ternal Auditor (CIA) 2015. For more informa­ estate business. I con­ these companies make business. If you don’t vestigation, managerial exams, or that focus tion, call 800-686-1600 or tacted the company and their money. know what you’re doing accounting and internal more broadly on a gener­ visit davenport.edu. I'm going to a seminar I know people who and you don’t have the to see what's involved. have gone to these semi­ expertise, it can be a They basically say that nars and have purchased very costly proposition. you can get involved in the materials. However, I Can you buy homes Evans highlights county’s challenges real estate and buy don’t know anyone who for no money down? homes with no money has done this and who Yes. Federal agencies Wayne County Exec­ ents, the Wellons-Glover Welcome down and make a sub­ has been successful. that have foreclosed on utive Warren C. Evans four up­ Center on the WCCCD stantial amount of Typically, these semi­ homes offer a variety of will host a series of dates will Northwest Campus, 8200 money without risk. Do nars show you all sorts of programs to buy with­ Community Updates to hosted by W. Outer Dr., Detroit; and you think this is legiti­ success stories and then out a down payment. highlight the fiscal chal­ the Wayne Thursday, April 23, in the mate? Can you actually put pressure on you to However, the problem lenges faced by the County Ted C. Scott Multi-Pur­ buy homes with no buy their system. is: What sort of condi­ county and provide an Communi­ pose Room on the WCCD money or very little I don’t like these semi­ tion these houses are in update on solutions to ty College Western Campus at 9555 money down? nars because I don’t want and how much it will move the county for­ District Haggerty Road, Belle­ A: Over the years I to be pressured. You cost to repair them? ward. campuses ville. have heard many ads have to realize when you If you decide to at­ In addition to the in Detroit, Taylor and The Western Campus with regard to real es­ go to one of these semi­ tend the seminar, make traditional State of the Belleville. meeting is for residents tate. They are basically nars you’re dealing with sure you go with your County, these Communi­ The four meetings, living in Redford, Livo­ the same - saying you professionals. These eyes wide open. ty Updates provide the each 6-7:30 p.m., will be nia, Northville, North- can buy real estate with­ people are very good at Good luck. platform for Evans to Tuesday, April 14, in the ville Township, Ply­ out any money down and selling their products. directly engage with the Cooper Conference Room mouth, Plymouth Town­ explain how easy and Even people who go to Rick Bloom is a fee-only community by allowing on the WCCCD Eastern ship, Canton, Wayne, profitable it can be. these seminars stating in financial adviser. His website is a question-and-answer Campus at 5901 Conner Westland, Garden City, These companies offer advance that they won’t www.bloom period. Department St., Detroit; Thursday, Inkster, Romulus, Belle­ free seminars where buy anything tend to fold assetmanagement.com. 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WWII veteran couldn’t wait to get out of school, join Navy

World War II veteran the war. ceived acceptance into Melvin DD-680 Fletch- sented a plaque with his Stanley L. Trybus of On April 17,1945, the Naval Station Great Class Destroyer in the picture and service in­ Livonia was honored as Trybus turned 17. Three Lakes (NAVSTA Great Pacific theater. He was formation. An additional the April “Veteran of the weeks later, on May 8, Lakes) located near responsible for radio plaque is also on display Month” by the Sons of the war in Europe ended North Chicago, 111. By maintenance and com­ in the vestibule of the the American Legion and Japanese cities were Aug. 28,1945, Trybus munications. He re­ American Legion Hall Squadron of the Myron under heavy attack by had completed his train­ ceived an honorable during the month of H. Beals American Le­ air. In June, U.S. ground ing, receiving the Rate discharge July 19,1950. April. gion Post 32 in Livonia. troops were still fighting Insignia as an S2c, Sea­ Trybus is a member The S.A.L. invites Trybus served in the on Okinawa and Trybus man 2nd Class (World of the American Legion, local residents to attend U.S. Navy from 1945 to was now on summer War II). Post 32 and retired from its monthly meetings to 1950. In the spring of break from school and On Sept. 11,1945, he Ford Motor Co. as a sen­ hear about the Veteran 1945 the war had been determined to enter the was stationed at the San ior design engineer. of the Month. The public raging for more than military. Because of his Bruno, Calif., naval base. On April 7, Stanley’s is also encouraged to three years and Trybus, age, he was required by On July 20,1946, he re­ daughter, Linda Michels, nominate veterans to be a student at Cass Tech, law to have his father enlisted to complete four attended the S.A.L. m eet­ honored at its meetings. was itching to get into authorize his enlistment years of service as a ing representing her Nomination forms can the action to defend his into the Navy. Proudly Class V-6 in active duty father who could not be picked up at the SUBMITTED country and way of life. his father did so with no under Commandant 9th attend due to illness. She American Legion Hall, Stanley L. Trybus had to get Patriotism and morale hesitation, for he had Naval District. During related the story of her 9318 Newburgh Road, his dad's permission to enlist were high, and the coun­ also served in the Navy. his years of service, he father’s time in the ser­ Livonia. in the Navy at age 17. try was anxious to end On June 19,1945, he re­ was aboard the U.S.S. vice and was then pre­

Beaumont’s Myoelectric Center changes child’s life for the better

Just like most 5-year- olds, Shreyas Ikare nev­ er stops moving, explor­ ing and playing. He was born without a hand, wrist or a portion of his forearm, but he refuses to let that hold him back. Sudhir Ikare, Shreyas’ father, said, “When he was born, the first thing that kept running through my mind was, ‘How am I going to help him?”’ Shreyas and his par­ ents recently moved to Novi from India. He has SUBMITTED been wearing a non­ Edward Dabrowski (left), M.D., director. Pediatric Physical functional prosthetic Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beaumont Children's Hospital, with hand since age 2. Sudhir Ikare and his son, Shreyas Ikare. “We all have prob­ lems. We come across problems. After a period first time he met Da­ have to teach him a lot,” SUBMITTED of time, we should get browski. “I was like, Ikare said. “They made Shreyas Ikare with Manjula Amarnath, Beaumont Children's Hospital occupational therapist. over that and look into ‘Wow! This is what I it really simple. Now, he the future,” Sudhir Ikare have been looking for,”’ is really happy. He is said. he said. working it out every A meeting with Beau­ Dabrowski said, “This day.” mont Children’s Hospi­ has been the best kept Shreyas goes to the tal’s Edward Dabrowski, secret in the United Beaumont Health Center M.D., changed Shreyas’ States. Hopefully, we’re on a regular basis for life. Dabrowski helped going to be changing occupational therapy to fit him with a myoe­ that.” teach him the bilateral lectric arm through the Dabrowski has dec­ use of both arms. Variety myoelectric ades of experience work­ “We’re retraining the Center at Beaumont ing with children and brain to use the myoe­ Children’s Hospital. myoelectric arms. Beau­ lectric arm and normal­ Ikare remembers the mont is one of the only ize it as much as pos­ places in the country sible. The goal is for the with this kind of pro­ child to use both arms I C O M P L E T E gram. for play and in daily T F U N E R A O “It was really natural activities,” said Manjula and he grasped it so fast Amarnath, Beaumont that it was really awe­ Children’s Hospital occu­ $3,6 9 5 00 some. We really didn’t pational therapist. We do what most others do for about half the price. Y our fS , H eadquarters, , Bonus Bucks Rewards Husband Family Earn 10% Back Funeral Home On Lego Purchases! Details in-store Ask for Kim Duplo, Friends, Castle, Super SUBMITTED 734-331-3349 Heroes, Lego Movie, Chima, % Shreyas Ikare has been wearing a non-functional prosthetic hand since age 2. Call for details c Creator, Star Wars, Minecraft, www.rhusband.com 1 Technic & New MiniFigures Tool The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop DoilHospital.com 3947W. 12 Mile, Berkley 248-543-3115 Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Thur 10-8:30, Sun 12-4 Insurance pays for “Without Variety, this hini Bhoir, said: “I would some of the cost, but a program would not be recommend to all par­ partnership with Variety viable. The funding ents to go forward and CITY OF LIVONIA the Children’s Charity- makes a huge differ­ look into this, because PUBLIC NOTICE Detroit covers the gap ence,” Dabrowski said. it’s going to help your AGENDA insurance doesn’t cover. Shreyas’ mother, Ro- kid.” Zoning Board of Appeals April 28, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. Livonia City Hall - Auditorium (1st Floor) 33000 Civic Center Drive City of Livonia: Regular Meeting Synopsis: 03/16/2015 Livonia, MI Present: Meakin, Toy, Scheel, Nash, Kritzman, Pastor, Brosnan (734) 466-2259 Absent: None APPEAL CASE 2015-04-12: Derek Robbins, south side of Puritan, (30451) between Public Hearings Announced - Monday, March 30, 2015 at 7PM with the subjects of a request Merriman and Henry Ruff, seeking to construct an addition to include attached garage, to rezone property at 27840 Plymouth Road from Office Services to Local Business; and to resulting in deficient front yard setback establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for the property at 19700 & 19750 Haggerty APPEAL CASE 2015-04-13: Shelby Moffett, west side of Doris, (15701) between Road. Puritan and Five Mile, seeking to erect an accessory building upon a double frontage #60-15 Approving the minutes of meeting on 03/02/15. lot, resulting in deficient rear yard setback. The existing accessory building has no permit, #61-15 Approving the issuance of a permit for Wade Shows to conduct carnival amusement however, will be removed if a variance is granted. rides at SPREE-65 and for the Anniversary Committee to conduct a fireworks display on Sunday, June 28, 2015. APPEAL CASE 2015-04-14: Ellen Simonds, west side of Comstock, (18643) between #62-15 Approving the request to close Stark Road to through traffic June 22-June 29 and Dardanella and Renwick, seeking to erect a six (6) foot tall iron picket fence on residential Farmington Road on Sunday June 28th in connection with SPREE-65. property, which is not allowed. Non-sight obscuring fences can only be four (4) feet tall. This #63-15 Approving the request to display banners advertising SPREE-65. fence also contains pointed tops, which is considered a sharp projection and not allowed. #64-15 Confirming the reappointment of Audrey Greenleaf to the Board of Ethics for a 3-year APPEAL CASE 2015-04-15: Mark Miller, 45920 Ashford Circle, Novi, MI 48374, seeking to term. construct a single family dwelling upon property located on the east side of Hugh, (9082) #65-15 Confirming the reappointment of Jacob Ghannam to the Board of Ethics for a 3-year between Dover and Grandon, resulting in deficient lot width and lot area. term. APPEAL CASE 2015 0416: Mark Miller, 45920 Ashford Circle, Novi, MI 48374, seeking to #66-15 Authorizing final budget adjustments and transfers for the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. construct a single family dwelling upon property located on the east side of Hugh, (9092) #67-15 Authorizing the purchase of one Service Truck Chassis and the outfitting of the same between Dover and Grandon, resulting in deficient lot width and lot area. as a replacement vehicle, and disposal of the replaced vehicle at public auction. Public Comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals Office at 33000 Civic Center #68-15 Authorizing the purchase of one Freightliner tandem axle dump truck as a replacement Drive, Livonia, MI 48154 - all comments must include name, address and signature vehicle and the disposal of the replaced vehicle at public auction. #69-15 Authorizing the purchase of one single axle dump truck as a replacement vehicle and Publish: Sunday, April 12, 2015 Livonia Observer, lo-oooo238884 3x4 the disposal of the replaced vehicle at public auction. #70-15 Determining to establish the final project cost at $533,630.02 for Single Lot Assessments for sidewalk replacement and authorizing additional appropriation and expenditure for work ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID done. CITY OF LIVONIA #71-15 Requiring respective owners of lots and premises in targeted areas in Section 3 to 33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE install, repair or remove and replace sidewalks in connection with the 2015 Sidewalk Repair LIVONIA MICHIGAN 48154 Program. #72-15 Approving Petition 2015-01-02-04 by Wade Shows to conduct a carnival in the parking Sealed bids will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan as owner, until 2:00 P.M. on lot of Sears, sponsored by the Livonia AM Rotary Club from April 29 through May 10,2015. Tuesday May 12, 2015 at the City Clerk’s Office at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center #73-15 Resolution denying the request to opt back into the SMART Bus Service and taking no Drive, Livonia, Michigan, at which time said bids will be opened and publicly read. further action with regard to this matter #74-15 Resolution referring the subject matter of mass transit to the Infrastructure and REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INVESTMENT CONSULTING Community Transit Committee for report and recommendation. SERVICES -DEFINED CONTRIBUTION (401) AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION #75-15 Authorizing a contract between the City and McKenna Associates to provide services (457) PLAN REVIEW AND SERVICE PROVIDER SEARCH FOR for the development of a Non-Motorized Master Plan. THE CITY OF LIVONIA #76-15 Denying the request for a waiver to operate a massage establishment within the New Five Village Shopping Center. Instructions to prospective bidders, Response Forms and specifications #77-15 Approving the request of TSFR Pizza to operate a full service restaurant located at may be obtained by registering with the Michigan 13229 Middlebelt Road. Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) at www.mitn.info #78-15 Approving the request of TSFR Pizza to utilize a Tavern license in connection with a full service restaurant located at 13229 Middlebelt Road, subject to conditions. All addendums will be posted on the MITN website. Any information not obtained from the #79-15 Approving the request of TSFR Pizza to waive the 1,000 ft. separation requirement in MITN website should not be relied upon. connection with a Tavern license for a restaurant located at 13229 Middlebelt Road. #80-15 Establishing Industrial Development District #116, for property located at 20421 The City of Livonia reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals in whole or in Parker, 20446 Hubbard and 32367 Eight Mile. part and waive any irregularities therein. Acceptance of any bid does not constitute a binding #81-15 Approving an application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, submitted by agreement until a written Contract is signed by both parties. Pravin Sutariya, VP, IPS Assembly for their facility located at 12077 Merriman Rd. Jack E. Kirksey Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Mayor Full text of the official minutes available in the Office of the City Clerk. City of Livonia Susan A. Hoff Livonia City Clerk

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Livonia resident earns national Girl Scouts award Suzanne Misiaszek of Experience (GSLE), or is known for going above Fellow volunteers, or “Whether in direct ser­ advance the Girl Scout Livonia received a Na­ who have gone beyond and beyond in her desire GSSEM staff who can vice to girls, in support mission to build girls of tional Volunteer Award expectations in support­ to provide quality leader­ vouch for their “above of other adults who di­ courage, confidence and from Girl Scouts of ing GSSEM’s mission- ship experiences to girls. and beyond the call of rectly serve girls, or in character who make the Southeastern Michigan delivery goals in one or She places a strong em­ duty” level of service to helping to guide our world a better place.” (GSSEM) during a ban­ more functional areas phasis on building sis­ girls and other adult Council administrative GSSEM serves more quet March 21 in Troy. including Membership, terhood within her com­ volunteers in the GSSEM decisions and policies than 36,000 girls and National awards are Volunteer Relations and munity and throughout service area must nomi­ which impact how we adult volunteers in Oak­ presented to volunteers Fund Development. the Council. nate all honorees. serve girls, volunteers’ land, Macomb, Genesee, who contributed out­ Misiaszek received Her energy and drive “Volunteers represent contribution help to St. Clair, Sanilac, and standing service while the Volunteer of Excel­ have helped her in her one of the best parts of move communities, our parts of Wayne, Monroe partnering directly with lence Award. Misiaszek efforts to recruit and all Girl Scouting has to country, and even the and Livingston counties. girls to implement the serves as a Community mentor new event direc­ offer,” said Denise Dal- world forward. They Girl Scout Leadership Events Coordinator and tors. rymple, CEO of GSSEM. significantly help to

U-M student, advocates: Sexual assault on campus prevalent

By Julie Brown Domestic and Sexual “I w anted to m ake sure w e had as Staff Writer Violence held a confer­ ence call April 9 on the m any voices in the room as possible. Laurel Ruza, a senior issue. W e w anted to focus on w hat w e as at the University of Mich­ Call participants in­ igan, thinks her Ann Ar­ cluded The Hunting students can do to facilitate this bor campus takes sexual Ground director Kirby cultural sh ift” assault seriously, based Dick, “It’s On Us” U-M on her advocacy work student organizer Ruza, LAUREL RUZA, senior at the University of Michigan with U-M administrators. NSVRC prevention cam­ “I think the university paign specialist Laura is really trying to take Palumbo, University of steps to improve campus Michigan SAPAC director Campus sexual vio­ forward and speak up on safety,” said Ruza, a 2011 Holly Rider-Milkovich lence has drawn attention sexual assault concerns. West Bloomfield High and MCEDSV senior and this year’s SAAM The Hunting Ground, School graduate who’ll program manager Lisa campaign is expected to an expose of sexual as­ complete her bachelor’s Winchell-Caldwell. be the most far-reaching sault on U.S. campuses, degree in public policy Ruza’s internships since it was officially and “It’s On Us,” a cam­ this spring. include work with the first observed in April paign launched by the “I think more can be U.S. Justice Department 2001. During the confer­ White House and Genera­ done,” Ruza said. in Washington, D.C., as ence call, speakers dis­ tion Progress in Septem­ “They’re definitely will­ well as being an advocacy cussed the need for in­ ber as an effort to engage ing to listen to student intern with Jewish Wom­ vestigation and adjudica­ all in ending campus voices on this issue.” en International, also in Laurel Ruza is pleased with progress on sexual assault tion of campus crimes, sexual assault, have Sexual assault on col­ D.C. awareness at the University of Michigan, but would like to see with measures to stop joined forces during this lege campuses is the “The solution begins more done. She's a senior at U-M and 2011 West Bloomfield sexual predators. year’s SAAM campaign to focus of this year’s Sexual with us,” Ruza said in her High School graduate. “We want our students bring increased attention Assault Awareness remarks. She and others to be giving verbal, sober, to the issue. The Hunting Month. at U-M organized a three- enthusiastic consent (to Ground was to be shown Representatives from day series of roundtables, dents can do to facilitate sexual assaults,” she said, sex),” Rider-Milkovich April 9 at U-M. the National Sexual Vio­ recognizing sexual vio­ this cultural shift.” Many including active interven­ said. “That’s something “I think it is important lence Resource Center, lence impacts those of all U-M students have told tion. we are striving for as a to have difficult con­ The Hunting Ground film, ethnic groups, races and her they’d like more re­ Palumbo said, “We future goal. We are not versations to get to the the “It’s On Us” cam­ genders. lated programming. believe everyone has a there yet. What we need heart of this issue,” Rid­ paign, the University of “I wanted to make sure Ruza cited collabora­ role to play in ending to do is to continue to er-Milkovich said. “We’re Michigan Sexual Assault we had as many voices in tion with student groups sexual assault. Our hope work toward that.” really excited to have the Prevention and Aware­ the room as possible,” and with administrators. is that educational efforts The film’s Dick also film come to campus.” ness Center and the Mich­ Ruza said. “We wanted to “Everybody has a role to will reach far beyond called on college/univer- igan Coalition To End focus on what we as stu­ play in the prevention of April.” sity presidents to step [email protected]

Local blood drives help meet critical need in southeast Michigan

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t A8 (WGRL) 0 & E Media | Sunday, April 12, 2015 LOCAL NEWS hometownlife.com Prom time for a good cause Pull out your old gowns, it’s time for Mom Prom

By Joanne M aliszewski Staff Writer

Every woman eventu­ ally faces a conundrum in her life — what to do with the old prom gowns and, of course, what about those bridesmaid dress­ es? MOM PROM If you are Betsy Mom Prom founder Betsy Crapps, you build a girls BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Crapps hangs on to Burt night out around the old It's almost time for Mom Prom. Lisa Campos-DeWitt (from BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Reynolds at a previous event. gowns and turn the event left), Monica Capolla, Betsy Crapps, Rebecca Johnson and Big fun is ahead at the Mom Prom. Betsy Crapps (from left), into what has become a Anne Truax can hardly wait. Lisa Campos-DeWitt, Monica Capilla, Anne Truax and Rebecca national charity effort Johnson model Mom Prom dresses. nights when we want to known as Mom Prom. be with our girlfriends,” “My mom had been advance and $40 at the the Mom Prom chose Crapps said. cleaning out the family door. For tickets, email to Max’s fund to raise mon­ So while raising mon­ in a big box. And that’s The Mom Prom will home. One year, she came themomprom@ya- ey for this year. Max ey for a good cause, the where they will stay,” boast a silent auction, over with my old prom hoo.com. works hard to get in­ moms — and you don’t Johnson said. “What I music by Diana Korte of dresses,” said the former To see all of the other formation out about sup­ have to be a mom or even thought was good back Silver Sounds and some Canton resident and di­ planned Mom Proms porting cancer research wear a prom dress to th e n ...” fun contests. A prom rector of religious educa­ around the country this so other young people can attend — share laughter, Admittedly, Campos- queen will be chosen and tion at St. Thomas a’Beck- year, go to www.mompro- hopefully avoid going talk, dancing, food and DeWitt doesn’t like dress­ the ladies can compete in ett Catholic Church. m.org. through the years of music. ing up. But it’s for a good the Tackiest Dress Con­ “Right away I knew This year, money from surgeries and treatments Monica Capilla of cause: “It’s once a year test and the Aqua Net where I would wear them the Plymouth-Canton that he has gone Canton, who is on the with no kids, no hus­ Contest for the biggest — an Oscar party,” said Mom Prom will be given through,” Nina Merget prom committee, plans to bands.” And as Truax 1980s hairdo. There will Crapps of South Lyon. to MaxYourBrain.org, said. wear her original prom said, “it’s better than just also likely be a dollar She and her friends which raises money for And no doubt Mom gown. “It is just a fun cutting a check. You can dance. dressed in their gowns of Mott’s Children’s Hospi­ Prom will raise money night,” she said. “Betsy is go in and just dance.” Typically, the Mom a former era, dined and tal. It is a charity estab­ for MaxYourBrain. For awesome. It is for char­ But speaking of hus­ Prom draws some 150 danced. “We had com­ lished by local residents all of the Mom Proms ity.” bands and kids, they are women. Tickets are still plete strangers asking if Max Merget and his par­ across the country — that Anne Truax, assistant left at home. The girls, available, but you have to they could take pictures ents, Nina and Rob. started with the Canton religious education direc­ after all, just want to be at least 21 years old to of us,” she added. Max was first diag­ event — hundreds of tor at St. Thomas a’Beck­ have fun. But there are a attend. “You really don’t That was 10 years ago. nosed with brain cancer thousands of dollars have ett, plans to wear her couple of men in atten­ have to be a mom,” Crapps and her friends when he was 3. He is now been raised for good mother-of-the bride gown dance. This year, Prince Crapps said. are continuing the tradi­ cancer-free, but con­ causes. and probably a big hair­ Harry and actor Jim And spoken like a tion with the annual Mom tinues to want to help In 2013 alone, Mom do. Lisa Campos-DeWitt Parsons of the Big Bang woman who has painfully Prom 8-11 p.m. Saturday, others who are battling Proms raised $200,000 for expects to wear a bor­ Theory TV show will be partied in dressy, high April 25, at St. Thomas brain cancer. The founda­ charity, Crapps said. rowed dress. Her sister, on hand. Oh, but they heels, Crapps added, “We a’Beckett. The event is no tion was created two “It has gone national. Rebecca Johnson — both aren’t real. They are usually wear tennis shoes longer spanking new, but years ago, when Max was We were even mocked on are Canton residents — life-sized cardboard cut­ or flip flops.” the charities Crapps and a Salem High School Saturday N ight Live (by last went to her 1993 outs, but, nonetheless, about 100 women pick senior. Seth Meyers),” she add­ prom. handsome. jmaliszews

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CITY OF LIVONIA CITY OF LIVONIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - PUBLIC SERVICE PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION DIVISION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THREE YEAR HEATING. VENTILATION. AND AIR CONDITIONING - Replace Cooling Tower at Civic Center Library MAINTENANCE SERVICE for LIVONIA COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan, as owner, until 2:00 PM on AND DETACHED STORAGE BUILDING Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the City Clerk’s Office at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan, as owner, until 2:00 PM on Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, at which time said proposals will be opened and publicly read. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the City Clerk’s Office at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, at which time said proposals will be opened and publicly The City of Livonia seeks proposals for the following: read. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING The City of Livonia seeks proposals for the following: ROOFTOP COOLING TOWER EQUIPMENT AT THREE YEAR HEATING. VENTILATION. AND AIR CONDITIONING - LIVONIA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY MAINTENANCE SERVICE for LIVONIA COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Instructions to bidders and specifications may be obtained by registering with the Michigan AND DETACHED STORAGE BUILDING Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) at www.mitn.info Instructions to bidders and specifications may be obtained by registering with the Michigan A MANDATORY pre-bid inspection meeting to explain the project and answer any Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) at www.mitn.info questions will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM. Prospective bidders A MANDATORY pre-bid inspection meeting to explain the project and answer should meet in the lobby of the Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Livonia, any questions will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 9:30 AM. Prospective Michigan. For additional Information, contact Steve Makie, Building Maintenance bidders should meet in the lobby of the Community Recreation Center, 15100 Supervisor, at (734) 466-2643. Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan. For additional Information, contact Steve Makie, Proposals must be submitted on the forms found on the MITN website. All addendums will Building Maintenance Supervisor, at (734) 466-2643. be posted on the MITN website. Any information not obtained from the MITN website should Proposals must be submitted on the forms found on the MITN website. All addendums will not be relied upon. All proposals shall be sealed in opaque envelopes, plainly marked with the be posted on the MITN website. Any information not obtained from the MITN website should name of the bid, the name of bidder, and shall be addressed to the City Clerk, City of Livonia, not be relied upon. All proposals shall be sealed in opaque envelopes, plainly marked with the 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154. name of the bid, the name of bidder and shall be addressed to the City Clerk, City of Livonia, Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154. the proposal, payable to the City of Livonia, as security for the acceptance of the contract. A Bid Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) Bond in the Michigan standard form issued by an approved surety company may be furnished of the proposal, payable to the City of Livonia, as security for the acceptance of the contract. in lieu of a certified check. A Bid Bond in the Michigan standard form issued by an approved surety company may be furnished in lieu of a certified check. No bidder may withdraw his proposal for sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in bids. No bidder may withdraw his proposal for sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening Acceptance of any bid does not constitute a binding agreement until a written Contract is of the bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in signed by both parties. bids. Acceptance of any bid does not constitute a binding agreement until a written Contract is signed by both parties. ADDRESS ALL BIDS TO THE CITY CLERK IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WHICH CLEARLY STATES THE NATURE OF THE BID. ADDRESS ALL BIDS TO THE CITY CLERK IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WHICH CLEARLY STATES THE NATURE OF THE BID. Kevin L. Maillard, P.E. Kevin L. Maillard, P.E. Director of Public Works Director of Public Works Jack E. Kirksey Jack E. Kirksey Mayor, City of Livonia Mayor, City of Livonia Publish: April 12, 2015 l o -oooo238872 3X6 Publish: April 12, 2015 LO-0000238814 3x6 i hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS 0 & E Media | Sunday, April 12, 2015 (WGRL) A9

State reps Greig, Love discuss veterans legislation at VFW Post

State Reps. Leslie VFW posts in our area and issues, including “These men and wom­ Love, D-Detroit, and and bring them up-to- Senate Bill 155, which en have sacrificed so Christine Greig, D-Far- date on things happening would give a $4,000 tax much to serve all of us, mington Hills visited in Lansing that will af­ credit to businesses that so it makes sense that VFW Post 345 in Redford fect them,” Love said. hire a veteran, veterans’ we stand behind them earlier this month to “While I’m encouraged access to service dogs, once they return home,” outline recent changes in that our state has taken property tax exemptions Greig said. “We need to state laws that affect so many steps to help for surviving spouses of do more to help veterans veterans and to inform our veterans, I know Michigan veterans (HB find good jobs after com­ them of ongoing efforts there is still a lot of work 4238), barriers that ing home, and ensure to support the men and to be done, and I will female veterans face and that they always get the women who served our work hard to honor them general sales tax exemp­ quality health care SUBMITTED country. in Lansing.” tion on the fundraising they’ve earned. It’s an State Rep. Christine Greig, D-Farmington Hills, (left) and Rep. “It was an honor to During the tour, the sale of personal property honor to work on their Leslie Love, D-Detroit, recently visited VFW Hall 345 in Redford visit with our veterans at representatives discuss­ by a veterans organiza­ behalf in the Legisla­ to meet with veterans and talk about initiatives to assist one of the most active ed current initiatives tions. ture.” them.

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The Community Calendar runs made with Jane Welton by Livonia. ley Cooperative Preschool. mystery prizes, $100 fo r first D e ta ils : Thursday is the pre­ in th e Observer as space per­ email at [email protected]. The Details: Master Gardner Mar­ Contact: Erin Gibbons,734-729- place, $80 for second place, $60 view sale. Admission is $2 to mits. Nonprofit groups and event begins at 11:45 a.m. with got McCormack, an award­ 7222; mckinleypreschool.org. fo r th ird place and $20 fo r last shop a day early. Saturday, prices will be half off, and a bag community organizations are autograph signing and the winning member of the Master SERVSAFE TRAINING place. welcome to submit news of luncheon fashion show at 12:30 Gardner Association of Wayne Contact: Kathy Hansen, 734- (provided) o f merchandise is $3. Time/date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. upcoming events. Include a p.m. County, will offer tips on how 716-4436. The rummage sale benefits Thursday, A pril 23 and A pril 30. charitable organizations. daytime telephone number and FREE ZUMBA CLASSES to g ro w a successful garden. BLOOD DRIVE contact person. Email address is: Livonia Neighbors and Friends, L o c a tio n : Holy Cross Church, COMMUNITY Tim e/date: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Time/date: 1-7 p.m. Monday, [email protected] . a women's club, is open to 30650 Six M ile Road, Livonia. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, A pril 27. CARNIVAL women who live/work in Livo­ Details: Lapeer County Michi­ FASHION DOLL SHOW April 13,15-17. Time/date: April 30-May 10. nia and its surrounding commu­ gan State University Extension is Location: Monaghan Knights AND SALE L o c a tio n : Angel House, 28441 L o c a tio n : Sears parking lot, nities. New members are always offering Manager Certification of Columbus, 19801 Farmington Tim e/date: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five M ile Road, Livonia. corner of Seven Mile and Mid- welcome. General meetings are classes th ro u g h th e ServSafe Road, Livonia . Sunday, April 12. dlebelt roads, Livonia. D e ta ils : Free Zumba classes all held at 7 p.m. the second Tues­ program developed by the Details: All blood donors who Location: Livonia Marriott, week. This is a free start-up class day of every month September National Restaurant Associa­ attempt to donate will have the Details: The Livonia A.M. 17100 Laurel Park Drive North. to the community. They will be through May. Special activity tio n . The cost is $145. Upon op p o rtu n ity to w in a $100 Rotary will hold its annua] Details: Vintage and modern closed on Tuesday. groups continue to meet year- successful com pletion o f an Meijer Gift Card. Gourmet com m unity carnival to raise dolls and accessories. Barbie Contact: 734-524-0720; karenr- round. exam, managers w ill receive a desserts w ill be served. Call money for its many programs supporting the community. displays. Hosted by the Great [email protected]. C o n ta c t: certificate verifying they are a 313-670-8861 fo r an a p p o in t­ Enjoy rides, games and old- Lakes Doll Club, this Grant-A- LEARN TO LOWER http://livonianeighborsand certified ServSafe Food Protec­ ment or go to fashioned carnival food. Log Wish Fund event will benefit YOUR BLOOD friends.tripod.com. tion Manager. Participants must www.miblood.org . Masonic Children's Learning attend both sessions. MICHIGAN TREASURE o n to www.livoniaAMrotary.org PRESSURE BLOOD DRIVE before midnight April 29 to Center, Leader Dogs fo r the C o n ta c t: 810-667-0341; Tim e/date: 6-8:30 p.m. Tues­ Time/date: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HUNTERS OPEN HOUSE Blind and Camp Casey. msue.anr.msu.edu/events. save on ride armbands. Thursday, April 16. Tim e/date: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, C o n ta c t: www.gawfund.org ; day, April 14. WORLD LABYRINTH TRIVIA NIGHT A pril 28. [email protected]. Location: Stevenson High Location: St. Mary Mercy DAY School, 33500 Six M ile Road, Hospital, 36475 Five Mile Road, Tim e/date: 6 p.m. Saturday, L o c a tio n : Holy Cross Lutheran LUNCHEON FASHION Tim e/date: 3 p.m. Saturday, Livonia. Livonia. A pril 25. Church, 30650 W. Six M ile Road, SHOW Livonia. May 2 Details: The author of Good Details: In partnership with the Location: Ss. Simon and Jude L o c a tio n : Holy Cross Lutheran T im e /d a te : 11:45 a.m. Sunday, News for High Blood Pressure Am erican Red Cross, St. Mary Catholic, 32500 Palmer, east of Details: The Michigan Treasure A pril 12. Church, 30650 Six M ile Road, w ill discuss 20 easy lifestyle, Mercy Hospital will hold a blood Venoy, Westland. Hunters will hold its annual Livonia Location: Clarenceville United nutritional and emotional drive in the North Auditorium. Details: Doors open at 6 p.m. open house. 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It in­ and learning the detectors and labyrinth is open to the public. cheon Fashion Show featuring cuff errors affect blood pressure visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins cludes 10 rounds of questions, equipm ent. Staff will be on hand to facili­ Miss Michigan 2014, KT Ma- readings. Cost is $28. To register, are accepted, but appointments popcorn, and one food choice C o n ta c t: marcisbran- tate group walks, provide viglia, and numerous local call the Livonia Family YMCA at are preferred. for each team. Food choices are [email protected]. titleholders modeling their 734-261-2161 by A pril 13. Non- four hot dogs and four chips or information and answer ques­ PRESCHOOL OPEN RUMMAGE SALE tions about labyrinths and their competition evening gowns YMCA members welcome. one pepperoni or cheese pizza HOUSE Tim e/date: 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs­ from either the Miss Michigan from Marina's. Additional food use in m editation and prayer. 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PREP PROFILE PREP BASEBALL Zebras throw B a rb e r’s combined no-hitter h a rd w o rk Wayne Memorial’s base­ ball team upended host Livonia Clarenceville, 7-2, Wednesday afternoon in a le a d s to nonconference contest. The victory improved the Zebras’ record to 1-2 while h a rd w a re the Trojans slipped to 0-5. Wayne starting pitcher Kent Goodling earned the Awards pile up for win after striking out sev­ en while yielding no hits through the first three Stevenson goalie innings. Brendon Benton didn’t allow a hit over the By Ed Wright final four innings. He Staff Writer struck out five and walked two. Given that his family’s Offensively, Beau Smith bloodlines are tightly inter­ wielded a hot bat for the twined with blue lines, Cul­ Zebras, going 2-for-4 with len Barber’s recent haul of a home run, two RBI and a postseason high school pair of stolen bases. Devin hockey awards is far from Pucket went 2-for-4 with astonishing. three RBI and Jimmy The son of a former NHL Hernon had a hit and two player (Don) and current runs batted in. skating coach (Stacy), and the brother of a collegiate hockey star and 2012 draft pick of the Washington Cap­ Thurston wins itals (Riley), the youngest Barber excels on sheets of softball game ice just like his family mem­ Sophomore Sydney bers. Taylor went 3-for-3 with Although instead of de­ four RBI to lead Redford positing pucks into nets like Thurston’s softball team to his dad and oldest sibling, ED WRIGHT a season-opening 15-0 vic­ Cullen does everything he Westland John Glenn senior Brendan Wetmore delivers a pitch during Wednesday's no-hitter against Lincoln tory over visiting Detroit can to keep the mesh clear Park. Edison on April 1. The of the hard, rubber discs. game lasted just three “When I first started innings due to the MHSAA playing hockey when I was mercy rule. young, I was actually a play­ Also excelling at the er like my dad and brother,” plate for the Eagles were Barber reflected. “But, as MOUND MARVELS Ivory Mamo (2-for-2, the story goes, whenever I three-run home run) and played mini-sticks with my Chelsea Williams, (two-run two older brothers (Logan is double, three RBI). Jayla the middle Barber son), John Glenn pitchers throw back-to-back gems Johnson, Rachel Pegouske and Laura Rousseau all See GOALIE, Page B 4 By Ed Wright line that robbed the Railsplitters’ lead-off contributed two hits. Staff Writer batter of a sure-thing double in the top of the Rousseau sparkled on seventh. the mound, yielding just It took almost two decades for a Westland It was M artin’s turn to shine on the hill in two hits and two walks John Glenn baseball pitcher to throw a no­ the nightcap as he carried a perfect game while striking out six. hitter, then less than two hours for a second into the final fram e of the Rockets’ 9-0 vic­ Rocket to almost throw another. tory until Lincoln Park’s first batter in the During the first game of Wednesday after­ seventh laced a solid single to spoil the bid, Stevenson boys noon’s double-header against visiting Lincoln but not diminish the freshman’s accomplish­ Park, John Glenn senior left-hander Brendan ment. hoops camp Wetmore zeroed in on his school’s first no-no “Brendan would get ahead with a fastball since 1996 when he stymied the Railsplitters’ and then he’d throw a nice breaking ball,” The Livonia Stevenson bats during a 7-1 victory. said John Glenn head coach Lawrence boys basketball program Wetmore struck out seven, walked three Scheffer, when asked about Wetmore’s reper­ will host a four-day camp and was aided by a couple of spectacular toire. “He’s a good little pitcher, and he’s June 15-18 (6-8:30 p.m. TOM BEAUDOIN defensive plays, the most notable being smart. each night) in the high Cullen Barber corrals the puck freshman third baseman Brian Martin’s div­ school’s field house. during last month's Division 2 ing, back-handed stab of a grounder down the See PITCHERS, Page B2 The cost of the camp is championship game against $75, which includes in­ Birmingham Brother Rice. struction from members of the Stevenson coaching staff that will help partici­ BLAST FROM THE PAST pants become more com­ plete players. The camp is designed for boys entering sixth Carbo is living a fulfilling post-major league life through ninth grades in the fall of 2015. For more information, Former Livonia Franklin every day in the summer my friends and I would meet at contact head coach Ka- baseball star now teaching Hines Park in the morning and reem Smartt at Kareem. we’d play all day until it was [email protected]. sport to youngsters dark,” said the 67-year-old Carbo, who grew up in Nankin By Ed Wright Township, which later became Staff Writer Westland. “We’d pick teams Call in results and play without umpires. If Local high school athlet­ High-tech videotaping soft­ you told a group of young kids ic coaches are encouraged ware that analyzes young hit­ to do that today, they’d look at to report results of their ters’ swings didn’t exist during you like you were crazy.” team’s contests to Observ­ the pre-high school years of A former professional base­ er sports editor Ed Wright, Bernie Carbo’s baseball career. ball player who hit one of the who can be reached at Heck, travel baseball hadn’t sport’s most memorable World 734-578-2767 or ewright@ even been conceived yet - Series home runs, Carbo has hometownlife.com. unless you count grabbing lived an amazing - and, at The deadline for Sun­ your mitt and a bag of balls times, tumultuous - life since day editions of the O bserv­ and traveling a few blocks leaving suburban Detroit in er is 10 p.m. Friday. The down the street to one of the summer 1965, not long after he deadline for Thursday diamonds cut into a well-kept was selected in the first round editions is 10 p.m. Tuesday. field along Hines Drive. Livonia native Bernie Carbo is pictured with his wife Tammy at their home “When I was young, almost See CARBO, Page B2 in Mobile, Ala.

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Livonia Stevenson’s tum flowing at a high girls tennis team closed rate as the No. 1 tandem its pre-spring break of Sam Digiovanni and schedule with a convinc­ Arryn Dochenetz (both ing 9-0 victory over seniors) blanked Brean- KLAA Central Division na Keeney and Heidi opponent South Lyon Surdyk, 6-0, 6-0. East. The No. 2 team of No. 1 singles player Noel Hillert and Natalie Sam Cyrus set the tone Hay also had few hic­ for the Spartans by up­ cups in their 6-4, 6-2 ending Megan Shaffer, trium ph over Lea Fields 6-4, 6-3. Sophomore No. 2 and Bridget Dolan. singles player Jill Closing out the April 1 Weiand followed suit by sweep were the No. 3 outlasting Megan Rene- twosome of Lauren Lar­ han, 6-4, 6-4. son and Sarah Morse, Stevenson completed who toppled Emily Plave the singles sweep thanks and Brace Richarlsky, to strong showings from 6-2, 7-5; the No. 4 combi­ No. 3 player Danielle nation of Clairessa Smith Marzec, who handled and Caitlyn McCamant, Monika Sedik, 6-1, 6-0, who were 6-2, 6-0 victors and No. 4 Molly Cormier, over Alyssa Petz and who defeated Camille Michelle Rinkel; and the Cave by an identical No. 5 team of Alyssa score. Ayash and Allison Mal- Westland John Glenn senior Erin Parrinello recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at the next level for Schoolcraft The Spartans’ doubles kowski, who won 6-0, 6-0. College. One of the top all-around players in the KLAA's Kensington Conference, Parrinello helped lead the Rockets to a Class duos kept the momen­ A district championship last fall.

first game after the Rail- Will McEnaney. I hit PITCHERS splitters tallied an un­ CARBO from the left side and earned run in the first. Eastwick was right- Continued from Page B1 The Rockets secured Continued from Page B1 handed. I even told Juan the lead for good in the Beniquez, who hit right- “Brian throws harder bottom of the second of the inaugural Major handed, to get ready than Brendan and he has when Damian led off League Baseball Draft. because he was going to a nice curve, too. They with a single, Bernard In fact, the way Car­ be the one to pinch hit. both pitched great.” Snell walked and they bo discovered he was “But for whatever Scheffer also raved both came around to drafted was borderline reason, Sparky left East­ about another facet of score on two wild pitches amazing. (Hint: he did wick in and, well, the the game his team has and two more free not get a tweet from the rest is history.” excelled at during the passes, the last of which Cincinnati Reds on his Facing a 2-2 count, season’s early going. Wetmore drew with the sm art phone.) Carbo barely fouled off “Our defense has been bases loaded. “I was sitting in Mrs. a cut fastball offered by strong, and that makes The Rockets gave Kangas’ classroom in Eastwick. me happy because that’s Wetmore some breathing Livonia Franklin my Carbo took advantage what we stress all the room in the fourth when senior year and they of his new life by time,” he said. “We’re big Brewer drew a lead-off announced over the loud launching the next pitch on making the routine walk, stole second and speaker that I had been over the center field plays, and the kids are came home on Wetmore’s drafted in the first fence to tie the game at buying into it.” double. Wetmore later round by the Reds,” 6-6 and set the stage for In addition to M artin’s scored on a passed ball Carbo said. “That’s how teammate Carlton Fisk’s web gem in the first and Zach Croft made it I found out. Yeah, I was game-winning, extra­ game, left-fielder Jacob 5-1 when he scored from surprised. I knew there inning home run. Damian made a sweet third on a ground-out by was a draft and all, but I “To hit a pinch-hit catch while sprinting Martin. didn’t know when it was home run in what many toward the left-field line Wetmore, Martin and and I had no idea I’d be people consider the in the fourth inning. Snell all went 2-for-4 with picked in the first greatest game ever One inning later, sec­ an RBI in the second round.” B E R N IE C A R B O j ^ i played means a lot to ond baseman Kevin game. Jordan Fuchs also The Reds’ second- me,” he said. Brewer gloved a sizzling added a ribbie. round pick that year: TOPPS TRADING CARDS But Carbo still holds one-hopper that appeared Connor Gawne caught hall of fame catcher Pictured is a Bernie Carbo baseball card from the early 1970s. the home run he hit in headed to right field, Wetmore’s no-hitter be­ Johnny Bench. his first major league spun and threw out the fore giving way to Noah “It turns out Bill La- game in April 1970 as batter by two strides to Damian, who was behind joie, who went on to videotaping software - what I’ve been through the equal to his more keep Wetmore’s no-hitter the dish for M artin’s become the general while spreading the and that they can make renowned World Series intact. near-perfect game. manager of the Detroit word about his Christian it through, too.” blast. John Glenn actually Tigers, was a scout for values. Many of Carbo’s trav­ Carbo said he still trailed 1-0 early in the [email protected] the Reds in the Detroit Carbo readily admits els take him to New remains friends with area and I found out he in a book he recently England, where he be­ many of the 1975 Red had been keeping an eye authored with Dr. Peter came a beloved legend Sox - including Rico on me starting when I Hantzis, Saving Bernie with one swing of his bat Petrocelli, Bill Lee and was 12 years old,” Carbo Carbo, that his life and on the night of Oct. 6, Fred Lynn - and is look­ said. baseball career were 1975. ing forward to seeing In the 50 years that derailed in their prime With his Red Sox many of them this sum­ have followed, Carbo by alcoholism and drug trailing Cincinnati, 6-3, m er at Fenway Park for has never drifted far addiction. in the bottom of the the 40th anniversary from baseball and he He retired from pro­ eighth inning in the reunion of the the 1975 intends to keep it that fessional baseball in sixth game of the World team. way. 1980 at the age of 33. Series - and the Reds Although his busy Along with his wife The abuse reached leading the series, three schedule prevents him Tammy, Carbo lives in such epidemic propor­ games to two - Carbo from returning to the Mobile, Ala., where he tions in the 1970s that he was called on to pinch Detroit area often, he operates the Diamond often showed up for hit for pitcher Roger said he will always hold Club Ministry, an or­ major league games Moret with two runners dear memories of his ganization founded in impaired by drugs, often on and two outs. hometown. 1993 that helps him cocaine. “I had played for “I grew up with some guide youngsters and “I’ve been clean for (Reds manager) Sparky really great people - their families through 21 years now,” he said. “I Anderson and I knew good, hard-working tough times using base­ travel the country, talk­ him well,” Carbo said. “I people, who I think of ball as a healing tool. ing to men’s groups; I knew once I was an­ often,” he said. Carbo offers kids visit jails and talk to nounced as the hitter, ED WRIGHT hitting instruction - and, prisoners, giving my he’d take out Rawly [email protected] John Glenn second baseman Kevin Brewer fires the ball to first yes, he uses high-tech testimony, telling them Eastwick and bring in after spearing a hard-hit one-hopper.

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FIRST TEAM kids his age," Jawor said. gional). team regional. from Matt throughout Nick Bell, sr., John ALL-OBSERVER "He also loves to bowl Criscenti, who threw a Madsen was as consis­ the off season and into BOYS BOWLING Glenn: Bell struck early and practice. Sometimes personal best 259, will tent as they come, aver­ his senior campaign. It's FIRST TEAM Nick Bell, sr., John Glenn and often during his his head gets in the way, get to continue his late- aging just quite possible Matt could Brandon June, sr., Wayne Mem. final season as he helped but that's all part of blooming bowling career under 205 challenge the 200 aver­ Tyler Shady, jr., Farm. Unified Conner Weber, jr., Wayne Mem. lead the growing up. I look for at Siena Heights. pins per age mark next season.' Nick King, sr., Farm. Unified Josh Criscenti sr., Canton Rockets to him to have a great ca­ "Josh was a solid lead- game and "I was underestimat­ Jacob Peltz, sr., Canton the Divi­ reer in bowling." off man for us this year," throwing a ing his ability and hard SECOND TEAM Mitchell Rusinek, soph.; Salem sion 1 state Nick King, sr., Farm. coach Karl Brubaker said. high game work. The boys told me, Aaron Madsen, sr., Canton Tyler Ridgeway, sr., Salem meet with Unified: King finished "He had some big games of 257, as did Jim Hamblin (own­ Matt Helisek, sr., Farm. Unified a third- the season with a 209 when we needed them. enough to er of Country Lanes), Mitchell Zelenak, jr., Canton Brian Martin, fresh., John Glenn place league average, eighth ... He set the pace for the earn selection to the that Matt was in the Jake Preiss, sr., John Glenn showing (behind only highest in team all year long and all-KLAA team. THIRD TEAM bowling alley almost Dominic Gibson, jr., Farm. Unified Canton and Wayne Me­ the OAA. will be missed." At the individual re­ daily during the off sea­ Tyler Pozan, jr., Canton Jordan Orzech, sr., Plymouth morial) at the team re­ He raised Jacob Peltz, sr.. Can­ gional, he finished sec­ son to improve his game. Ty Weber, fresh., Wayne Mem. gional at Canton's Super his aver­ ton: Although Peltz was ond with a 1,373 score to "It showed during Tony Przytulski, sr., Salem Zach Gonyea, jr., Salem Bowl. Bell placed 18th at age 22 another key contributor qualify for the state fi­ tryouts when he began Jarret Ochel, sr., Wayne Memorial the D1 individual region­ pins over for the nals, where he finished by averaging 213, in­ CO-COACHES OF YEAR / k Karl Brubaker, Canton al with a six-game series the previ­ Chiefs 27th with a 1,185 tally. cluding a 278 game the Bob Jawor, Wayne Memorial HONORABLE MENTIONS of 1,192, which included ous season and more thanks to "Aaron was a steady second day of tryouts. John Glenn: Zack Croft- a pair of 212 games. than 40 over the past his ability competitor for the team Canton: Teddy Lang, Tyler "Because of this hard Pozan, Dominic Dimaya; Salem: Brandon June, sr., two. to knock all year and was very work and determination, Alex Mattson, Brendan Kwapis, Jacob Kurth; Plymouth: Nick Wayne: June was in­ King, who made the down pins, strong in all the tourna­ this year his teammates Ray, Donald Blevins; Clar- strumental in the Zebras' jump from the all-area he also ments we won this year," voted him Most Valuable enceville: Samuel Moore, Jarrin Kreger, Doug Walters; Farming- amazing second team last year, helped in Brubaker said. Bowler for the 2014-15 ton Unified: Garrett Sockow; N. Farmington: JD Maynard, surge to was 11th in the Super other ways - - boosting Madsen will study and season." Elden Palmer, Nick Kelly; Red- the 2015 Bowl regional and team chemistry and cam­ bowl at Concordia Uni­ Mitchell Zelenak, jr.. ford Union: Brendan Kerkhof. Division 1 missed going to state by araderie with his smile versity. Canton: On a team that team state 13 pins. He was named to and positive energy. Tyler Ridgeway, sr., enjoyed a lot of success, champi­ the all-OAA second "Jacob Peltz was the Salem: In just two short the co-captain registered (10-2), but onship as team. guy that kept things seasons, Ridgeway went the top average (207.55) went on he racked "Nick has come a long light and fun," Brubaker from unknown commod­ and individual game prevail in up a 213 average and way since his freshman said. "He always seemed ity — arriving to the Park (279). the team rolled a high game of year, when he showed to spark us when we in summer 2013 from Consis­ regional. 266. He was a two-year up bowling left-hand­ needed him to." Idaho — to one of Sa­ tent and The varsity performer after ed," Hermani said, add­ Peltz averaged 198 lem's best-ever bowlers. clutch all Chiefs defeated Wayne spending his sophomore ing the coaches changed per game, highlighted by The season, Memorial 4,231 to 4,108 season on the junior his delivery to the right a 257 high game. team cap­ Zelenak, to win a team regional varsity squad. side. At the D1 individual tain ex­ named to for the first time in pro­ "Brandon's biggest King, who plans to regional, he tied for sixth celled in the all- gram history. assets were his determi­ study engineering at with a 1,303 total to 2014-15 KLAA squad, was in­ Canton then had the nation and his ability to Western Michigan Uni­ qualify for the individual with a strumental to the Chiefs tables turned on them by make quality shots when versity, bowled a career- state finals. 207.57 prevailing as team re­ the Zebras at the D1 we needed them," high game of 267 in the Peltz enjoyed success average, featuring a 286 gional champion. team finals. Wayne best­ Wayne coach Bob Jawor OAA singles tournament at there, finishing fourth high game and a two- At the D1 individual ed the Chiefs 1,370 to said. "He will be missed and a high series of 456. in the qualifying block game series of 511. He regional, he registered a 1,277 in a quarterfinal next year for sure." "This young man has (1,331) and going on to earned selection to the solid 1,094 tally. contest. Tyler Shady, jr.. improved more than finish in the elite eight all-KLAA team as a result "Mitch had a very "The starting five for Farm. Unified: Shady anyone in our program with a 336 total for two of his efforts. good year and was a the team this year all posted a 213 league during the past 10 years, games in singles play. "Tyler was our team huge part of the success averaged over 200 in average, fifth highest in raising his average nearly "He was very focused captain, our anchor, in matches and tourna­ tournaments, which led the OAA. 100 pins," Hermani said. at the state finals and talented two-handed ments," Brubaker said. to the success we had," That was "He is an amazing leader made a nice run in the bowler and all-around "He will be back for his Brubaker said. "This an in­ and showed it when he finals to finish in the top team leader," Hahn said senior season and will team put up numbers crease of bowled his last varsity eight," Brubaker said. said. "In these last two lead a new group of that will be hard to 30 pins game of 216. SECOND TEAM years, Tyler has grown Canton bowlers." match in future sea­ over the "Knowing he needed Mitchell Rusinek, and matured in his bowl­ Brian Martin, fresh., sons." previous a big game to qualify for soph., Salem: One rea­ ing and team leadership. John Glenn: He's a Brubaker, meanwhile, season and more than 40 state after missing two son the future is bright "Tyler will be missed fr e s h m a n ? That's what is optimistic that Canton pins during Shady's two spares in the first four for the Rocks is the pres­ by the team and myself. I John Glenn opponents will continue to be very years in the program. frames, Nick looked me ence of wish him all the best in most certainly were ask- competitive. Shady bowled a ca­ dead in the eyes and Rusinek, his further endeavors." ing this "We lose some players reer-high game of 278 said, 'Coach, I am going who still M att Helisek, sr.. season this year, but have a and a high series of 511 to strike out.' He did! has two Farm. Unified: Helisek whenever strong group of JV kids the past season. He was When the results were seasons to was right there with his it was coming right behind named to the all-OAA about to be announced, I go. teammates on the all­ Martin's them," Brubaker said. "1 first team. had to break the terrible Rusinek area first team, posting a turn to look forward to next "In a rematch of last news to him that he had brings a 207 league average. He bowl. He season." year's title match with fallen just short. calm demeanor and was ranked ninth in the was the Bob Jawor, Wayne Royal Oak, Tyler bowled "In true Nick fashion, unflappable consistency OAA, one place behind lone ninth-grader at his Memorial: Jawor has games of 239 and 233 to he showed no negative to his game, helping him Nick King. individual regional to been the Zebras' head help us win the OAA emotion, shrugged his average 205 pins per Since tryouts his fresh­ place in the top 10 (he coach since the pro­ White Division," coach shoulders and shook his game. man year, averaged 216 in six gram's inception nine Dennis Hermani said. head. He had given his "Mitchell is so re­ Helisek games). years ago. A USBC "During the season, Tyler all and come up short. I served and quiet," coach improved Martin capped his first Bronze Level coach, he shared the anchor duties am pleased to say Nick Kathie Hahn said. "After his aver­ year with a 36th-place has led Wayne to the and performed extreme­ King is a bowler I am he throws his ball and age by 75 showing at the D1 indi­ state tournament five ly well in his 50 games, proud to have coached." comes back, from his pins. He vidual state meet. times, with one runner- bowling 200 or better in Josh Criscenti, sr.. expression and demea­ added 20 Jake Preiss, sr., John up finish to go along 21. Canton: When Criscenti nor you don't know if he pins to it from his junior Glenn: He played a huge with this season's state "Tyler has begun to was a freshman, he suf­ threw a strike, a gutter season. role in the Rockets qual­ championship. realize the potential he fered a serious leg injury or left a big split. Helisek bowled career ifying for the D1 team "I watched this group has to be a very powerful and had to give up bas­ "I don't think he highs this year with a 267 state tour­ of kids grow into a team bowler. With another off ketball. knows his talent and game and 482 series. He nament. over the course of the season for Tyler to devel­ That capabilities." also bowled a 256 game He also season," Jawor said. "We op, the coaching staff ended his The all-KLAA perform­ against Royal Oak to shined in had highs and lows; hopes to see continued career in er had a third-place help clinch the league individual more lows than highs in growth toward an unbe­ that sport showing at the D1 re­ title. outings, the beginning. lievable senior season." w and start- gional (1,352), qualifying "Matt shared the taking "This group pulled for Conner Weber, jr., * * edit in for the state finals. He anchor position with ninth at each other, whether they Wayne: Weber had a another and Criscenti also tallied personal Tyler Shady, and he could the regional with a six- were playing or sitting spectacular season for made the best of that bests for one game (279), always be counted on to game series of 1,270 the bench, never com­ the state champions, situation, capping it off two games (535) and perform at his best when (high game of 244) be­ plaining about playing torching the pins to the as a senior by bowling so three games (746). needed," Hermani said. fore placing 48th in the time. I'm a believer that tune of a well that he won the D1 "Mitch was on fire "Matt had 13 games of individual state meet when that happens, you 209 aver­ individual regional this year," Hahn said. 200 or better last year as (1,092 series). can accomplish great age. He (1,378), qualifying for the "We can't wait for an his teammates voted him CO-COACHES OF YEAR things. That being said, flirted state finals. other hot season from Most Improved Bowler, Karl Brubaker, Can­ we did have some very with a With an average of him in 2015-16." and he increased that to ton: Under Brubaker's talented players - top to perfect 198, the all-KLAA per­ Aaron Madsen, sr.. 28 games this year. steady leadership, the bottom - making the game former also was essential Canton: The captain and "Last year I wrote this Chiefs not only rolled to coach look very good." during his season-high to Canton's team success anchor man was instru­ about Matt in my a co-championship in the effort of 280. (tying with Salem for the mental to Canton win­ speech: 'As coaches, we Kensington Lakes Athlet­ "Conner has more KLAA South Division and ning a share of the divi­ look for continued hard ics Association's Central raw ability than a lot of winning the team re­ sion and capturing a D1 work and improvement Division with Salem

Madonna stumbles in twinbill loss to Saints

The Madonna Univer­ Hoosier Athletic Confer­ two RBI, while Dennis ed 3/3 innings allowing hits, while Freddy Jehle tagged for three runs in sity baseball team hit a ence, while fourth-place Sharp Jr. and Zach Dun­ one earned run on four was 2-for-2 and scored the first inning, took the bump in the road Siena Heights improved lop each added two hits. hits and four walks. Dy­ two runs. Drew Milligan loss. He allowed a total of Wednes- to 13-17 and 8-9. Ryan Lambrecht went lan Cooper came on and also contributed two four runs (one earned) on day after- Madonna couldn’t hold 2-for-3 with an RBI, pitched the next 4/3 in­ RBI. three hits and three noon fall- a 4-0 lead after two in­ while Ben Matigian (Li­ nings allowing two runs Lauro went 2-for-3 for walks before Zach nings in the opener as the vonia Churchill) contrib­ on five hits and a walk the Crusaders. Schmidtke came on for Saints got a run back in uted two hits in a losing before giving way to Winning pitcher Jus­ the final 2/3 innings •SC* f header to the third and added four cause. John Lauro also Wierimaa, who slipped to tin McPherson (2-0), who where he allowed five '4 visiting more in the top of the knocked in a run. 3-2 on the year. retired 10 straight MU runs (four earned) on Siena eighth to pin the loss on Siena Heights starter Meanwhile, the sec­ hitters to close out the seven hits. Lambrecht Heights freshman reliever Pat­ Brent Vaccaro (4-0) went ond game was all Saints victory, worked the final MU returns to WHAC University, rick Wierimaa (Redford all nine innings allowing as Henderson led the 3 / innings in place of action with a pair of dou­ 5-4 and 9-0, Union), who gave up two just one earned run on way once again offen­ Saints starter Kyle Burk­ ble-headers beginning at at Hitch Ballpark. runs (one earned) on two eight hits and three sively going 2-for-4 with holder, who allowed six 1 p.m. Saturday and Sun­ The two losses drop hits and a pair of walks. walks. He struck out a triple and two RBI. Joe hits in 3% innings of day at Ilitch Ballpark to the third-place Crusad­ Eric Henderson paced eight. Williams (Livonia Chur­ work. face Aquinas College ers to 23-11 overall and Siena Heights’ 11-hit MU starter Taylor chill), who went 3-for-9 Madonna starter Cliff (12-17,7-10) in a four- 13-4 in the Wolverine- attack going 3-for-4 with Turner (Northville) last­ on the day, added two Landess (2-1), who was game set. B4 (WGRL) 0 & E Media | Sunday, April 12, 2015 LOCAL SPORTS hometownlife.com

Clarenceville has slew of quality track athletes

By Dan O'Meara Andrea Hill and senior Jackie ways to make up for the loss of stronger team. Even though way. Staff Writer Herron return from career- former standouts Ayana Buck- we are a small team, we are a Senior Elijah Bean is new to best seasons and will comple­ ley and Micah Willingham and strong team. That goes with track, but he has played foot­ The Clarenceville girls and ment Chambers. the points they scored. Trojan Pride.” ball and basketball. He’ll help boys track teams might be Junior Delaney MacRea is Both were all-area, first- The boys have a strong in the sprints and high jump. short on numbers, but that the team’s top hurdler and team selections last year - lineup of throwers with return­ Ballard and Cardoza are long doesn’t mean they fall short in A’Sha Whittaker, though she is Buckley in the high jump and ing seniors Jonathan Hogan, jumpers, too. the talent department. new to the sport, the top Willingham in the 300-meter Dylan Gooden and Justin Clarenceville lost Kimani On the girls side, senior sprinter. MacRea will help in hurdles. Moore. Dooley, who was on the all­ Staneisha Chambers is the the sprint relays. “We look at it as an opportu­ The Trojans are always area second team in the 800 defending league champion in Whittaker will compete in nity, a challenge,” assistant good in the sprints and will meters, to graduation. Jona­ the shot put and school-record the long jump, too. The girls coach Jazna Ealy said, adding look to returning seniors Nick than Harris will lead the team holder in the discus. team has no distance runners, the Lady Trojans are in a re­ Ballard, Cody Cardoza and in the middle distances with The throws will be strong however. building phase. James Hill, who will play foot­ help from freshman Kyle No­ events for the girls as junior Clarenceville will try to find “We’re looking to build a ball at Wayne State, to lead the lan.

he can’t stop every shot, Bar­ GOALIE ber said it’s always painful to Blazers in position again for title run have to fish the puck out of the Continued from Page B1 net - even if it’s only once or By Brad Emons that out last season. In the twice a game. Staff Writer middle of the season we were they made me play goalie, and “There’s always going to be just going through the mo­ I started to like it.” a shot you don’t see, or the Many of the key pieces tions. We had to attitude ad­ Before Barber knew it, like team you’re playing against remain firmly in place for just a little a bit, then at the turned into love, and the mini­ makes a really nice play, or another banner Livonia Lady- end of the season and the goalie sticks were shelved for just bad luck,” he said. “But no wood softball season. playoffs we really played to the real things. matter what, I always want to The Blazers, who return all our potential. Two years ago, he started have that goal back. Always.” but two starters from last “We’ll really strive to do working diligently with per­ During the 2014-15 regular year’s MHSAA Division 2 that all year this year and sonal goalie coach Jimmy season, Barber was half of state runner-up squad, will be DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK they’ve been talking about Blanchard to hone the finer Stevenson’s superb two-goalie gunning for their sixth Final Junior outfielder Rachel that the last three weeks to points of the position. platoon that also included sen­ Four berth and second state Hendrickson is another key really win as many games as Judging by his recently ior Andrew Rozenbaum, who title under coach Scott returnee for the Blazers. we can rather than hang completed junior season at earned all-state honors as a Combs, now in his eighth around and wait for the state Livonia Stevenson, his crease junior. season. playoffs. I’m kind of a victim skills are razor sharp. His “Obviously, coming into this Ladywood, 29-15 a year, duty once again this spring of that. I’ve always said we goals-against (1.71) and save- season, my ultimate goal was ago, opened its season this juggling both the U-M-Dear- play for state titles and every­ percentage (.935) statistics to be the starter, but Rozen­ weekend in Kenosha, Wis., born and Ladywood teams thing else is secondary. And I were gold standard. baum was coming off an all- against a pair of state champi­ until at least early May, would think they kind of took that Last month, just a few days state season, so we split time,” onship teams and expecta­ like to see his veteran squad too much to heart last year.” after anchoring the Spartans’ Barber said. “I just tried to tions remain high despite the get off to a better start. Junior right-hander Rozlyn run to the Division 2 champi­ take it one game at a time and loss of a pair of first-team “We’ve got a lot of kids Price, entering her third var­ onship game against Birming­ hope for the best for the team. all-Observer selections in committed who are going to sity season on the mound, ham Brother Rice, Barber The coaches were great at shortstop Haley Lawrence be college ballplayers, so returns after going 24-8 with a learned he had earned the communicating with us when it (Hillsdale College) and first we’ve got a lot of talent,” 2.6 earned run average. She ultimate award trifecta: first- came to knowing who was baseman Hallea Garcia (Uni­ Combs said. “We just need to pitched 190 innings with 235 team all-state, starting goalie going to start. Coach would versity of Michigan-Dear- recognize that it’s one of those strikeouts and 62 walks. for the Michigan High School usually m eet with us either in born). things where you just can’t Hockey Coaches Association’s his office or we’d meet up at Combs, who will do double turn it on and off. We found [email protected] “Dream Team” and the trophy Biggby’s. We’d always know that goes to the top goalie in two or three days in advance the state. what the plans were.” “First of all, I was surprised In his oldest brother Riley - when I found out I was all- a junior forward at Miami Zebras zap Trojans in baseball, 7-2 state,” Barber admitted. “Then University in Ohio - Barber when I arrived at the all-state has the perfect training part­ By Dan O'Meara Cotter said. “He was always a base. Bobby Jaber went banquet, I was looking through ner. Staff Writer around the plate. Zach has 2- for-4; Kubiak, Matt Drain one of the programs on the “Riley has played a big sup­ pitched well in both outings so and Justin Kelley chipped in table, and I saw I had made the porting role in my hockey Four errors and a lack of far this year.” one hit apiece. ‘Dream Team’. That was a career,” Barber said. “Whenev­ hitting proved costly for the The Trojans are 0-5 thus far “The season is young,” shock. I’m not even sure my er he comes back home, he Clarenceville baseball team and will play at Garden City Cotter said. “Our kids are coaches knew.” shoots at me. Getting to face Wednesday in a 7-2 loss to on Tuesday. getting plenty of early reps. His night got even better shots from a high-level player Wayne Memorial. RICHARD 9, CVILLE 3: Ann Our team has only 12 players. moments later when he hap­ like him helps because he can “Our pitching gave us a Arbor Gabriel Richard scored These kind of meaningful reps pened to see the name “Cullen put the puck on a dime. He chance,” Trojans coach Craig five runs in the bottom of the will help us down the road.” Barber” engraved on the tro­ helps me realize how much Cotter said. “When you have fifth inning Tbesday to take a RICHARD 8, CVILLE 1: phy to be presented to the harder I have to work to get to the bases loaded or men on 9-3 lead and sweep a double- Mental mistakes caused the state’s top goalie. where I want to be.” second and third in four of the header. The Trojans had demise of the Trojans in the “I look at these awards as Barber is currently compet­ seven innings and only come pulled within a run in the top first game of the Tuesday being a reward for all the work ing as a m ember of the presti­ away with two runs, you’re in of that inning. doubleheader, too. I’ve been putting in - practic­ gious USA Hockey’s Team for some frustration.” Kam Maclver pitched five After getting out to an ing day in and day out, coming Michigan junior squad, which Cotter added the young innings in the loss and, despite early lead, Clarenceville gave in on weekend mornings to will be competing against Trojans team is gaining valu­ giving up 11 hits and six up eight runs, five of which catch some extra time, work­ teams consisting of high school able experience that will be earned runs, pitched well, resulted from mental mis- ing with my private coach, juniors from Minnesota and beneficial in the long run. according to coach Craig Cot­ cues. Adam Sade went the doing a lot of off-ice training,” Wisconsin later this spring. “The process is more im­ ter. distance and got the loss. Barber said. Stevenson’s Nathan Sudek and portant than the game right Untimely errors extended “We kept shooting our­ Barber said the average Alec Allen are his teammates. now, and I believe it will help innings and had the Trojans selves in the foot,” Cotter said, hockey fan might be surprised An outstanding student, as the season progresses,” playing catch up, he added. adding Sade gave the Trojans by how much specialized train­ Barber has carved out a stellar Cotter said. Mitch Kubiak came out for a chance. “We could not make ing goes into playing his posi­ 3.6 grade point average despite The lone Trojan hit was by one inning of shutout relief. the plays behind him, because tion. a challenging workload that Mitch Kubiak. Freshman Nick “We left the bases loaded to we were out of position most “I don’t think people realize includes advanced and global- Bisaro went 4/3 innings on the end the game and had men on of the game.” how much you have to work on education classes. mound and took the loss. second and third with less The Trojans did have some footwork to be a good goalie,” “I’d like to eventually play He and reliever Zach Rich­ than two outs twice and did bright spots. Harris went he said. “There are a lot of juniors and ultimately play for ards combined for 13 strike­ not score,” Cotter said. “Strik­ 3- for-4 with two stolen bases different drills I do to improve a Division 1 college team,” outs and six hits. Bisaro had ing out 10 times did not help, and is hitting well over .500. my quickness and getting the Barber said. eight strikeouts; Richards especially when four of them Kelley chipped in two hits; angles right. There’s a lot that Given his bloodlines and his allowed only one hit and didn’t were called third strikes.” Drain had one. The Trojans goes into stopping the puck; it’s high-level work ethic, no one is walk a batter over the final 2V3 Jayson H arris led the Tro­ struck out nine times. Several more than just going down and betting against him. innings. jans offensively, getting on of those were with men in blocking it.” “Nick pitched very well,” base three times and stealing scoring position. Although he acknowledges [email protected]

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PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Jean Ann Mies is a big fan of Hello Kitty and the color pink. Anne Munn checks on a meatloaf baking in the oven at her Livonia home. She and her roommate of 22 years, Jean Ann Mies, share the cooking and other household chores, with support from Community Opportunity Center. COC marks 50 years of helping developmental^ disabled persons

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Meet Anne Munn and Jean Ann Mies. Munn, 49, is an avid bowler whose trophies line family room shelves in her neat Livo­ nia ranch-style house. Step into her bedroom and you’ll notice cherished family photos that decorate lilac-colored walls. Take a whiff as you pass the kitchen — that’s her meatloaf cooking in the oven — and head to the craft center, where m m / -:7 ** she’ll show you her handmade greeting cards. Mies, 54, is a Hello Kitty fan who also loves the color pink. You’ll see the two concepts merge in her bedroom, where Denise King, executive director of Community Opportunity Center, shares a the iconic kitten graces every­ moment with Anne Munn. thing from a wall clock, to CD player, to a table lamp. Notice - the fleece blankets neatly COC remained inactive for at Livonia House (as manager), stacked on her bed and she’ll three years, and then reinstat­ there was a major uproar and tell you about the hand-tied It's time for Debbie Smart to leave for the day. Anne Munn gives her a big ed its charter in 1970. A new that was in 1980. There were blankets she made for every hug. Smart, a Plymouth resident, helps Munn with tasks such as menu board took the organization in threats of burning the home member of her family. Then planning and grocery shopping. a new direction in 1972. down. When I was there once a check out the tablet she uses to “The families involved said, brick was thrown through the play puzzles, games, videos, why not look at some housing window. It was a rough time. Power Rangers and even learn who live in family-owned people getting involved. It alternatives. The consensus People were marching at City math. houses or condos. Debbie makes such a difference in a was that housing was a greater Hall. It took a while before The longtime friends have Smart of Plymouth, for ex­ corporation like ours when you need (than work programs),” people realized our homes lived together for 22 years, ample, works with the two have everyone that pulls to­ King said. weren’t a menace to the com­ first in an apartment, and for women twice weekly to assist gether for the benefit of their In the early 1970s, the State munity, that our residents the last two years in Munn’s with daily living tasks, such as loved ones. They all work to­ of Michigan began to look at weren’t people to be fearful childhood home. They live on meal planning, grocery shop­ gether.” housing alternatives to in­ of.” their own with support from ping, and paying utility bills. stitutions. The trend was to their families and from the The roommates are among Family-driven move individuals into group Senior homes Community Opportunity Cen­ 87 clients served by COC, Families and advocates homes in community settings. Today the trend is toward ter, a Livonia-based nonprofit which is celebrating its 50th formed COC in 1965 with a With approval from the Michi­ smaller homes. COC’s few organization that helps devel- anniversary this year. Denise mission to establish a sheltered gan State Housing Authority, 16-person homes have down­ opmentally disabled persons King, COC executive director, workshop for persons with COC built its first 16-person sized and the organization’s live as independently as pos­ credits families, board mem­ developmental disabilities. The group home in Plymouth. A focus is on offering a variety sible. COC provides housing — bers and the community for workshop opened a year later, group home in Livonia, and of smaller housing options. It COC-owned, leased or rented the organization’s longevity. employing 13 workers and smaller residence in Redford also has tailored homes to meet — for its clients. It also offers “We have so many dynamic staff, and was merged with the followed, but were met with the needs of its aging pop- support staff in its homes and people who care,” King said. Detroit League for the Handi­ neighborhood resistance. to clients like Munn and Mies “We’ve seen generations of capped in 1967. “I remember when I started See HELPING, Page B6

‘Westies’ in kilts will parade with rescue dogs at 30th annual show

By Sharon Dargay Staff Writer

“Westies” will put on the dog for the West Highland White Terrier Club of South­ eastern Michigan rescue pa­ rade, which will take place at the club’s 30th annual specialty breed show this month in Whit­ more Lake. Many of the club members’ dogs will wear formal tux, dia­ monds or SUBMITTED PHOTOS PET PROJECTS pearls in Watson, a "Westie" from Plymouth, wears his kilt. His owner, Carole keeping with Beaudry, is a member of the West Highland White Terrier Club of The parade includes honored rescue dogs, Scottish pipers, a parade marshal the anniver­ Southeastern Michigan, which runs a parade and show on April 25. and "wee marshals" dressed in their doggy kilts. sary theme. Club dogs that parade to support their recent­ ly-rescued brethren, will show “Then we had six puppy mill are adorable wearing them. Beaudry and her husband The show draws dogs from off their kilts. dogs came in. They were living They go around the body and took in their first Westie in several states to participate in “We invite all the the prior in rabbit hutches out in the have a pleated skirt. I have to 1984 and have loved the breed conformation judging. It also year’s rescues to attend the cold all winter. Almost all of say, the parade attracts a lot of ever since. will include the parade, an parade,” said Carole Beaudry them have been adopted out.” people.” “They’ve got such good auction, and fundraising items. of Plymouth, a club member. The parade runs 20-30 min­ Beaudry, who also is in­ personalities. They love lots of Lunch will be available for $7 “We introduce them and tell utes, depending on how many volved with Westie rescue, attention. They are wonderful for adults and $4 for children their stories. It’s a real tear- rescue dogs attend. It also isn’t sure whether her dog, dogs to have around. And they under 10. Doors open at 7:30 jerker. We had two little dogs includes Scottish pipers, a Watson, will participate this are very bright,” she said. a.m. and show hours are 8 that were litter mates born in parade marshal and kilt-wear­ year. In previous years he and “If you come out and see a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2010 that were surrendered ing Westies. his adopted brother, Wesley, them at the show, you’ll get to 25, at the Ann Arbor Dog because their family didn’t “We call them wee m ar­ who died last year, walked as see what they are like. People Training Club, 1575 E. N. Terri­ have enough time to spend shals,” Beaudry said, adding wee marshals. can talk to owners and see the torial Road. Admission and with them. Fortunately, we that Westie Rescue Michigan dogs. And there’s always an parking are free. were able to adopt them out sells doggy kilts as a fundrais­ Spunky personality information table with litera­ For more information, visit together. er. They run $40-$50. “They ture.” westieclubmi.com. B6 (WGRL) 0 & E Media | Sunday, April 12, 2015 COMMUNITY LIFE hometownlife.com

HELPING New warranty laws needed to Continued from Page B5 ulation. lengthen appliance lifespan “We thought it was time to have a house with S everal years ago, I because their goal is cifically to refund, re­ no stairs. We started our wrote about the always to sell more and pair or replace goods first home (for seniors) different and more. With this mindset, with an inherent fault through a grant through strange screws that the most important for up to six years after the mental health sys­ manufacturers were aspect of quality has purchase. These kinds tem. it’s all one floor in using in production of been diminished and of laws can give a con­ Livonia. Because we’ve their appliances. It’s as appliance life spans sum er a real sense of been around for so long, if they didn’t want you have been so reduced confidence when shop­ people have aged with us. to take it apart because that some products are ping and buying a major Our oldest gal is going to PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER you didn’t have a screw throw-away pieces of appliance. All of this can be 87.” Anne Munn is an accomplished bowler. Her awards and driver junk. result in a better-made COC maintains a wait­ trophies are on display in the family room. to fit the I can tell you person­ product and cause those ing list for housing and screw ally that I receive in­ people responsible to staff assistance. King and that formation from home- put quality back where said some families place became owners who tell me how it belongs. It’s obvious their adult developmen- COMMUNITY a big much dissatisfaction that standards like this tally disabled children on OPPORTUNITY problem they have with their would increase the life the list when they aren’t CENTER 50TH for the new products. You only span of products and immediately ready to see do-it- Joe have to go to appliance those not up to snuff them move into a group ANNIVERSARY yoursel­ Gagnon reviews to see what I would be left blowing in or independent living When: 6 p.m. Saturday, fer. mean and yet the pro­ the wind. environment. Now­ APPLIANCE ducers of these products Right now in this A p ril 18 DOCTOR “Often we hear from Where: Laurel Manor adays, just don’t seem to care country we have the the parents when they Banquet & Conference your one little bit about our biggest hot-button sub­ are starting to age. The Center, 39000 School­ new opinions. What ever ject of clothes washers last person who moved craft Road, Livonia appliance may look like happened to the word not doing the job be­ into Livonia house, it was Who: Community Op­ it’s welded together and quality and the sense of cause of energy stan­ a struggle for mom and portunity Center is a almost impossible to pride we all had in this dards mandated by our dad. It was hard to see nonprofit organization take it apart unless you country’s production? energy department. their son move on, but in that provides housing get some expert to show I must say that we These guidelines tie the the end they are happy and support for individ­ you how it comes apart. are not alone in this hands of washer manu­ and he’s happy.” uals with developmental I believe the idea was a global economy as other facturers into knots disabilities built into the design to countries are going which can’t be undone. Many moves Jean Ann Mies hold a Details: Randy Lewis, create more work for through the same thing, Homeowners are so Mies and Munn both snapshot of herself, as a author of No Greatness the appliance repair but they are doing some­ dissatisfied with perfor­ lived in COC group hous­ baby, with her older Without Goodness, is technicians, especially thing about it. They mance they purchase ing after moving out of brothers, Tom and Jerry Mies. the guest speaker at the those directly employed have mandates to pro­ clothes washers and get their parents’ homes and event, which also will by the manufacturer. duce more durable prod­ rid of them within two before moving into apart­ include a dinner of filet Not only does this make ucts and I think this years. The new hot wa­ ments together and even­ mignon and chicken del it hard on repair tech­ country can follow suit. ter heater regulations tually into Munn’s child­ Resurrection Catholic signore and music for nicians who see a new I have been reading that take effect on April hood home, which be­ Church in Canton dancing by The Relic appliance for the first about the new law in 15 will add several hun­ came available after her reached out to become Band. Lewis, a senior time, it also takes away France which is on the dreds of dollars to the mother moved into a friends with several vice president at Wal­ that feeling we all get side of do-it-yourselfers. cost and yet only save senior residence. residents. Community greens, introduced an from repairing some­ The law outlaws planned you $12-$14 per year. It “There certainly was groups assist with spruc­ inclusive model in the thing out of our spec­ obsolescence and manu­ all doesn’t make sense to potential in both of the ing up properties and company's distribution trum. People can gain a facturers will have to me and yes, I believe we ladies to live more in­ have come together for a centers that resulted in big sense of pride in label products with should move forward in dependently,” King said. wellness program COC 10 percent of its work fixing an appliance, information about how developing some new “Anne and Jean Ann feel recently started. force being staffed by saving a lot of money long parts will be avail­ laws in this county and safe living together “All kinds of people persons with disabilities. and keeping it out of able. Products will have do it now. Stay tuned. here.” have reached out to say, Tickets: $40; reserve by America’s landfills. a two-year warranty or Munn knows the how can we help? How calling 734-422-1020 Keep in mind that the free replacement for Joe Gagnon can be heard at neighbors, having grown can we make the lives of more we fix, the fewer failed products. Germa­ 8 a.m. Saturdays on WAAM up in the house. Family the people you’re sup­ new products have to be ny and Norway already 1600. You can email your members frequently visit porting better?” built. I don’t have to have similar laws and in problems and questions on and the women work As for Mies and Munn, “I like it because we explain that this doesn’t the U.K. there is the appliances to regularly with COC staff. they’ve found their per­ have that big back yard bode well with the appli­ Sale of Goods Act which appldr@twmi. rr. com. King said the commu­ fect home. that we never had be­ ance m anufacturers mandates retailers spe­ nity has pitched in to “We had a housewarm­ fore,” Mies added. help COC residents who ing and everybody came For more about COC, don’t have family nearby. and we had a good time,” visit cocliving.com. Check us out on the Web every day at hometownlife.com Three families from Munn said.

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Concordia Choir, local pianist perform REUNIONS Send school reunion information to Sharon Dargay at sdar- [email protected] . at prayer event in Livonia May 7 DETROIT COOLEY CLASS OF 1965 Tickets are still avail­ Beebe. Looking fo r classmates fro m January and June fo r 50th re­ able for the 41st annual Nunes, a professor at union on Oct. 3, 2015, at Livonia M arriott Hotel. For informa­ Livonia Community Valparaiso University, tion, email [email protected] or call 734-397-3308. Prayer Breakfast. will speak on the theme NOVI HIGH SCHOOL The event, featuring “Re-Imagining Yourself John Arthur Nunes, as a Peacemaker.” He is CLASS OF 1995 Ph.D., and the Concordia the former president and Seeking classmates for a 20-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 22, at Choir, starts at 7 a.m. CEO of Lutheran World the Embassy Sites in Livonia. For m ore inform ation, email Relief, where he led staff [email protected] or visit facebook.com/groups/Nov- Thursday, May 7, at St. iclassof95/. Mary’s Cultural Center, in 17 countries, working 18100 Merriman, Livonia. with communities that OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL Tickets are $16 for adults were working their way CLASS OF 1975 and $10 for K-12 students. out of poverty. He’s also author of Voices from the Save th e date, Saturday, July 25, at Embassy Suites Livonia, Make checks payable to 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia. Classmates may send their Livonia Community City: Issues and Images contact information to [email protected], and Prayer Breakfast and SUBMITTED of Urban Preaching and, to join the Reunion Facebook Page at mail to Livonia Commu­ The Concordia Choir will sing at the 41st annual Livonia with his wife Monique https://www.facebook.com/events/810805715636204/. nity Prayer Breakfast Community Prayer Breakfast. Nunes, Little Things Inc., Attention Sally But­ Make Big Differences: A WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ler, 18858 Mayfield, Livo­ Story about M alaria. CLASS OF 1965 nia, MI 48152. direct The Concordia arranged by Scott Hys- For more information, 50th reunion celebration is May 16, at Fellows Creek Golf Club, In addition to music Choir in performing lop; Lead, Kindly Light, email butlerconsult- 2936 Lotz, Canton. Cost is $30; $40 after A pril 30. Contact by local pianist Sharon Aaron Copland’s A t the by Dan Forrest; A ll That [email protected], call [email protected] or 734-728-4312 for regis­ Smith, Brian Altevogt River, arranged for They Had They Gave, by 248-476-9427, or visit tra tio n . from Concordia Univer­ chorus by R. Wilding- Andrea Ramsey and The livoniaprayerbreak- sity in Ann Arbor will White; Precious Lord, Lord is My Light by Hank fast.org.

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What started out as a high school crush led to 60 years of “happily for­ ever after” for Wesley and Sandy (Sisk) Knight, 45-year Livonia resi­ dents. They were mar­ ried April 9,1955, at Eber Memorial Baptist Church CLARKE, MARIHUGH, PITTMAN-HADLEY, in Detroit. CATHERINE DOLORES MARGARET LEE (KATE THE GREAT) Beloved wife of the late Paul R. BANCROFT Wesley was serving in (4/18/04). Dearest mother of the U.S. Army and sta­ SUBMITTED Passed peacefully on April 1, Age 95, passed away peacefully _ - 2015. Happily married to John Darlene D. DeBerry, Larry P. on Friday, March 27, 2015, at - tioned in Germany at the Wesley and Sandy Knight of Livonia are celebrating their 60th B. Clarke for 60 years. Kate was (Debra), Michael "Turk" (Zona) Clare Bridge of Grand Blanc time the two were m ar­ anniversary. They were married April 9,1955. the life of the party! The original & Pat (Barb) Marihugh. Loving assisted living facility in Holly, ried while he was home fashionista in her fishnet stock­ Grandmother of Michelle Michigan. Born in Oklahoma on leave. Sandy joined ings and "go-go" boots of the Bruner, Mike DeBerry Jr., Da­ City, Oklahoma, on January 2, ‘60s to crazy, cool hats through­ vid, Scott, Brett & Meghan 1920, she grew up in Toledo, * , him in Europe shortly Through Ford Motor zers perseveres. Their Marihugh, Sheradyn Holden, after their wedding, and Co., the Knights and their current schnauzer, a out her fun-filled life. She had a Ohio, and graduated from the huge, kind heart and was a won­ John, Jeff & Jamie Marihugh. University of Michigan in 1942 before returning to the children returned to female, is named Schatzi. derful mother to her three chil­ Also great grandmother of five. with a Bachelor of Science in United States the couple Europe. They lived in The couple also enjoys dren, Jennifer, Ken, and Jim. Leaves siblings; David & Doug Zoology. Following graduation, gave birth to Karen and Belgium and England spending winter months Grandmother to seven whom she Shepley and Cheryl DeVore. she married Raymond Alvin Heidi in Heidelberg, before moving back to in Surprise, Ariz., mak­ loved dearly. A fabulous cook Service Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Pittman of Toledo, a graduate of and always entertaining. We will The Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 the University of Michigan Col­ Germany. the United States — this ing their passion for golf Five Mile (Btw Beech Daly & and travel a year-round miss her and hold her in our lege of Engineering. They settled After returning from time with the addition of hearts forever. Forever thus, as Telegraph) Redford Twp. (313) in Ann Arbor, where she worked service, the couple set­ a schnauzer named Lieb- reality. she would say. Memorial Open 535-3030. Memorials suggested as a laboratory technician at Uni­ tled in Dearborn. Wesley chen — and settling in The Knights spent House April 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. versity of Michigan Hospital un­ went to work for Ford Livonia in 1970 many years attending at her daughter’s home in Wol­ Vistation today 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. til her children were bom. She Motor Co., where he Sandy took a job with Grand River Baptist verine Lake Village, Michigan. was married to Mr. Pittman for spent the rest of his ca­ A.J. Foland’s where she Church in Livonia before ORR, MARILYN over 53 years, and together they reer in data processing worked her way into a it closed and now call A longtime resident of Farming- reared three children. The couple ton Hills, passed away peaceful­ spent most of their married lives and telecommunications. managerial position with­ NorthRidge Church ly on April 7, 2015 at the age of in Ann Arbor, where she taught The couple soon gave in the company’s jewelry home. Their family has 87. Bom on July 23, 1927 in Sunday School at the First Meth­ birth to Tammy, and then department. grown to include 10 Fostoria, Ohio, Marilyn earned odist Church and participated in Randy, completing the The Knights’ love for grandkids and 10 great- her Bachelor degree in journal­ public school and community ac­ family. family, golf and schnau- grandkids. ism from Ohio State University. tivities. After the children were , She is survived by her husband older, she worked as an account­ of 30 years, Charles Orr; her ant at the former Marti Walker’s dear son, Peter (Monica) Beane; dress shop on State Street in Ann DeLONG, grandchildren, Gretchen and Arbor. The couple also lived in MARJORIE NELL Nathan and extended family and Boston, Massachusetts, where ENGAGEMENT Mr. Pittman attended the Massa­ March 21, 2015, Age 87. Dear friends. She was preceded in YARMUTH-GRIFFITHS mother of Michael DeLong death by her husband, Duane C. chusetts Institute of Technology; (Betty), Kenric Jones DeLong, Beane in 1974 and brother, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Howard Huntley. Services will where she was an active member Sarah Yarmuth and Steven Griffiths Donald Alan DeLong (Maria), and Dee Anne Hudak (James). be held in the summer. For of the Canadian-American announce their engagement. Grandmother of Ashley, James further information phone Lynch Womens Club and loved to run her Rhodesian Ridgeback hound The bride-to-be, daughter of David Michael, Maggie Leigh, Tyler & Sons at 248-684-6645 or visit: along the beach at Sardinia Bay; and Nancy Yarmuth of Weldon Spring, Ray, Kyran Dean, John Carlos, LynchFuneralDirectors.com London, England, where she re­ Matthew James, Adam Daniel, Mo., formerly of Farmington, is a 2008 newed her interest in horseback and Lauren Danielle. Memorial graduate of Farmington High School riding and discovered British an­ Service Saturday, April 18, 2015 and a 2012 graduate of the University at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian tiques; and Bloomfield Hills, of Michigan. She is employed by Ar- Church of Birmingham, 1669 W. Michigan, where she supported the Meadow Brook Music Festi­ threx California Technology as a qual­ Maple Rd., Birmingham. A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362- val and the Red Cross. For sever­ ity engineer. al years, the couple participated 2500. View obituary and share Her fiance, son of Gordon and Karen in a longitudinal gerontology memories at Griffiths of Silver Lake, Ohio, is a 2008 study at the University of Michi­ DesmondFuneralHome.com graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High gan, providing insight into the School and a 2012 graduate of the Uni­ TEMPLE, GARY LEE aging process. After Mr. Pittman versity of Michigan. He is employed by passed away, she married March 24, 2015. age 69. Retired Richard Marshall Hadley in the University of California Santa Bar­ science and math teacher from 1997. Theirs was the first wed­ bara as a graduate student researcher. Pioneer Middle School after 33 ding for the Henry Ford Village A June 2015 wedding is planned in SUBMITTED years of service. Survived by Senior Living Community in Plymouth. Sarah Yarmuth and Steve Griffiths brother Robert ( Patricia ): neph­ Dearborn, Michigan, where she ews Brian Temple, Mark Tem­ became a square dance enthusi­ ple, Eric McLaurin and niece ast and a regular member of the ” . Kristen Chase. Preceded in death welcoming committee. The cou­ by sister Janice. Memorial Gath­ ple traveled extensively, and vis- . ENGAGEMENT ering will be held on Saturday, ited Italy, England, Alaska, and April 18, 2015 from 9:30 am un­ California. After Mr. Hadley til time of the Memorial Service passed away in 2004, she re­ GILMORE-CLARKE School, Richard Huish GREEN, DAVID LEE at 10:30 am at the Schrader- College and Bourne­ Age 58 Loving husband of mained at Henry Ford Village, Howell Funeral Home, 280 continuing her work with the Amanda Laura Gil­ mouth University. He is a Karen for 37 years. Devoted South Main Street, Plymouth. father of Melissa (Randy), Tonya welcoming committee and lead­ more and Lewis Clarke multimedia journalist at Contributions are suggested to ing exercise classes until she (Scott) and Heather (Tim). the U of M Comprehensive Can­ announce their engage­ the Mid Devon Gazette. Grandfather of 11. Soon to be a moved to Holly, Michigan in cer Center, www.mcancer.org or 2012. She adored dogs and al­ ment. An October 2015 wed­ great-grandfather. Also survived First Presbyterian Church of Ply­ The bride-to-be, ding is planned at Green- by his mother Mary Lou; two ways had at least one by her side. mouth, http://fpcp.net. Having studied classical music, daughter of Raini and mead in Livonia, with sisters, four brothers, many To read full obituary go to nieces and nephews and is now she played the piano for most of Mark Gilmore of Livonia, Ryan Frederick Gilmore, www.schrader-howell.com her life. She is survived by her - Amanda’s brother, offici­ joining his father Allen O. Green is a 2007 Churchill High and many others. Visitation three children, son Raymond School graduate. She also SUBMITTED ating. A reception will be Sunday, April 12th 1-4 p.m. with Pittman (Linda) of Allen Park, . graduated from Central Lewis Clarke and Amanda held at the Alexander the Memorial Service at 4 p.m. Michigan; son Richard Pittman Michigan University and Gilmore Blue House at Green- at the John N. Santeiu & Son (Diane) of Dallas, Texas; and ■ mead. Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster M a y d i e daughter Margaret Pittman is employed as assistant (Mark Carter) of Germantown, general m anager of Resi­ The couple will make Rd., Garden City (between Ford Rd & Cherry Hill). m einaty of your Maryland. She also is survived dence Inn Marriott. Clarke of Tiverton, De­ their home in Tiverton, www.santeiufuneralhome.com by stepdaughter Donna H er fiance, son of von, United Kingdom, Devon, United Kingdom. loved one... Christopherson (John) of Plain- Tracey and Graham attended Tiverton High Santeiu Funeral Home field, Illinois; stepdaughter Lynne Fowlkes (Edward) of Northville, Michigan; stepson Philip Hadley (Suzanne) of \yest ...briny you peace. Bloomfield, Michigan; six . • GARDEN & NATURE grandchildren; three great- - grandchildren; four step- - Barson's Butterflies members. 734-223-5510, grandchildren; three step-great­ or visit www.sembabut- grandchildren; one sister, Mary . 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Survived Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, . vegetable gardens at 3 terfly Association, at Gardeners of Northville by husband Ron Kinne; children Ann Arbor, MI 48105, (734) p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Nankin Mills Nature and Novi, 6:30 p.m. April Samuel and Delaney; parents 662-5585, www.hshv.org Barson’s, 6414 Merriman, Center, 33175 Ann Arbor 13, at Novi High School, Ben and Rosemary Walker of Trail, Westland. Parking 24062 Taft Road. Non­ Freeland. Memorial gathering Westland; 734-421-5959. Monday, April 13. 1-3 p.m. at Free on Hines Drive or Ann members pay $5. garde- Newburg UMC, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail. $3 for non­ nersnorthvill-novi.org. Arbor Trail, Livonia, MI. B8 (WGRL) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC MEDIA 313-222-8833 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM HEALTH FACEBOOK: HOMETOWNLIFE.COM

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