> ',< Look inside for f o uoy uuu iO'J3JJJ3„$jJ3 MONEY nMLLi lf\ril\ SAVING MOMENTS Coupons COMMUNITY LIFE, B5 rooaaoQ on. Ready to Relay It's time to fight back against cancer. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Westland has set the 2012 event date from 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 13, at Jaycee Park. PRICE: $1 • SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 • hometownlife.com A kickoff celebration will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, in the multi purpose room of the Bailey Recreation Cen ter. Registration and i refreshments will be at 6:30 p.m., with the Great' W-W recommended program at 7 p.m. , The world's largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay for Life mobilizes com for district munities to celebrate people who have By Sue Mason district.". battled cancer, remem Observer, Staff Writer The QAR team spent < ber loved ones lost and two days last week look provide participants f' It won't be made offi ing at all aspects of with an opportunity to cial until June, but the the district and talk- . fight back against the Wayne-Westland Com ing to 344 administra disease. munity Schools is in a tors, employees, parents, So far, 13 teams and celebratory mood now' community leaders and 63 participants have .'•• . after being told that the students before provid registered for the district has been rec ing school officials with Westland Relay for Life. ommended for North an oral report of their Participants can start Central Association review. a team by visiting re- AdvancEd accreditation. This is the first time . layforlife.org or calling "You should be proud, Wayne-Westland has (800)227-2345. your community should gone for district accred be proud," said Kathy itation, and according to Reifschneider, lead eval Reifschneider, the dis-, uator of eight-mem- trict was rated as high 1 , JENNY JOHNSON | WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ber Quality Assurance ly functional in three ' Lead evaluator Kathy Reifschneider of the Festus School District in Missouri, provides Review team. "In all of seven standards for Wayne-Westland school officials with an oral report on the NCA AdvaricEd accreditation for \ areas, you have what it the district. , . I ' A takes to be a great school Please see GREAT, A2 ' Mehl presses dty to Man su veterans pleads no , Shuh contest in By LeAnne Rogers Observer Staff Writer
Shuh-weet! ••'.'!'. Westland pastor Westland, the self-described All- Allen "Buddy" Shuh is American City, is one of the few dragging continuing his losing .area communities that doesnt hQSt weighs even while a program honoring military vet-:"* away from the ranch erans on the Veterans Day holiday. case for week four of NBC's With the dedication of .the new "The Biggest Loser." Veterans Memorial Garden of Shuh went home to be Westland slated for Nov. 11, West- ^ with his wife who is land Veterans Association Chair-;' By Darrell Clem pregnant, but was back • man Ken Mehl called on city of f i- Observer Staff Writer in time for the weekly cials to remedy the problem and; weigh-in. get on board with memorial gar- ( A Westland man accused of • Shuh, who started den fundraising efforts. driving over a teenager and "The Biggest Loser" Prior to Veterans Day 2011, Mehl dragging him along a Canton weighing 403 pounds, said he met with council President road pleaded no contest Thurs weighed in at 353 James Godbout and Mayor Wil-; day to a charge of assault with • pounds, a 10-pound liam Wild. One of the subjects that intent to do great bodily harm, • loss over the previous came up was the city's lack of a ' Assistant Wayne County Pros week. It helped his Red Veterans Day program. I ecutor Maria Miller said. Team win the weigh- "I was told there was no Veter-' \ Rodney Manning, 20, faces in with a combined ans Day ceremony due to city hall sentencing March 8 by Wayne . 58 pounds and a 3.19 being closed You were going to' ' County Circuit Judge Von- percent weight-loss get back to me," Mehl said, speak da Evans after he accepted a percentage. ing at the recent council meeting. plea agreement that prompted In true "The Biggest "All of these people were off, but • authorities to dismiss charges Loser" fashion, the win you had a Martin Luther King Day of assault with intent to mur \ forced the Black Team ceremony, which was noble and der, reckless driving caus to send a member. the right thing to do. We need to ing serious injury, felonious ; home. . i rectify this." assault and operating a vehicle The National Civic League gives while intoxicated causing seri an award of All-American City, ous injury. / Mehl noted, with one criteria being The sole remaining charge civic involvement. against Manning carries a 10- INDEX "I don't think we'd pass on that year prison term, though local Community Life B5 Crossword Puzzle.... C3 criteria I hope we can all come ' authorities have indicated he Education A4 together to resolve this," he said. may not receive the maximum Health ;...... B9 "Veterans Day should be at the top sentence. Homes C2 of our list, so they won't be forgot Manning's plea averted a tri Jobs C1 ten." ••,•'. ,-.-. ' al that could have resulted in Obituaries B8 Westland John Glenn High . a much lengthier prison sen Services...... C3 School hosted a Veterans Day cer tence. It comes two months Sports.. B1 Wheels •. C5 emony, but Mehl said it shouldn't after 19-year-old victim Jahlil be up to veterans or junior ROTC A 20-by-20-foot replica of the POW/MIA logo will be the focal point of a Wilson gave horrific testnno- members to organize the pro-j plaza in the Veterans Memorial Garden. The Westland Veterans Associa ny during Manning's prelimi © The Observer & Eccentric grams. r tion is selling engraved brick pavers - 6 inches by 6 inches for $100,6-inch nary examination in 35th Dis- , Volume 47 • Number 72 "Unless we do this, we can't'- by 12-inch for $250 and 12-inch by 12-inch for $500. J trict Court. expect history to go forward The Wilson accused Manning of Home DeHvery: ' amount of World War n veterT; twice running over him and (866)887-2737 = § ans is minimal and we're losing a dragging him a quarter-mile . lot of Korean vets. We're also los offensive." the lack of a Veterans Day pro along Beck Road near Wood- Return Address: " ing Vietnam vets," Mehl said.'T'm j Wild wasn't at the meeting—he gram would be remedied. long as he struggled to survive 41304 Concept Dr. ==| I not here to beg for anything, I was in Washington, D.C., for the "This fell through the cracks by clinging to hot pipes under- Plymouth HI 48170 === " wouldn't do that. It's up to all of us. U.S. Conference of Mayors meet My comments aren't meant to be' • ing—but Godbout assuredMehl Please see VETERANS, A2 Please see DRAGGING, A2
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accreditation and opera tional in the other four. It was rated highly func tional for its vision and purpose, governance and leadership and stakehold er communications and relationships. It was rated • . . • if ..••• .- ..1. ,:<..> .-...(. -.,.-- operational for its teach PHOTOS BY JENNY JOHNSON | WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ing and learning, docu Wayne Westland school board members Frederick Weaver (from left), Andrea Clawsoh, Shawna Walker, Cindy Schofield and Carol Middel listen to the report
menting and using results, '« •••..'-. •..•-' • >'V / /*•' ••: .' .: -v resources and support by all stakeholder groups. and external review, it is her visit with students has systems and commitment • That the district and only the beginning ofjhe warmed her up to go back to continuous improve staff foster effective rela next cycle of continuous ,.'; and become a substitute ment. tionships and communica improvement," ReifSch teacher. "I think everybody tion among stakeholders neider said. "I felt so blessed to talk knows what a great school and provide effective and to those young men and "' district we have, but it's meaningful outreach to Great things women at the career cen nice to see you come in the community. The word great per ter, they gave me hope for ! and see as strangers what . • That the district has meated the oral report, our future," she said.. . we do," said school board an ongoing commitment presented at a special Their comments were President Carol Middel.; to technology resources, school board meeting last music to the ears of school "We have a lot of hard support and training in an Wednesday afternoon, and board members. working people and we effort to prepare students many of the team mem-: "I was very excited to appreciate what they do." . for a global technological, bers talked of taking back hear the report, but a little world. to their districts some of nervous," said board Sec Commendations The district received Members of the NCA AdvancEd Quality Assurance Review the,initiatives,they saw retary Cindy Schofield. In issuing its oral report,' one required action that team includes Kathy Reffschneider (from left), lead evaluator, during their visit to school "I know everyone works the team offered five "will help the district be from Festus School District in Missouri, Pam Qurtiqu'rt of the . buildings. hard, but it's nice to have it commendations: even better." The action is Nov! Public Schools, Rubye Holloway of the Detroit, Mary- Jan Colliton, a consul validated.".' ' '• : • That School Superin to develop a systemic and anne Ochalek of the Warren Consolidated Schools, Chase tant and retired assis "This is the kind of thing. tendent Greg Baracy and systematic framework to Kruse of Tulsa, Okla., Dorthy Garrison-Wade of Denver,'Colo., tant superintendent in' that makes being a board • the school board work ensure consistency and \ Jan Colliton, a retired Farmington assistant superintendent the Farmington Public member an honor and collaboratively to make effectiveness in the areas and JoAnn McCaffrey (in front) of Ozark, Ala. • Schools, told the board that a privilege," said board "great futures for all" a of curriculum develop . if her grandchildren lived Treasurer Shawna Walk reality. ment, to create formative/ in the area, she would rec er. "I am so proud at this • That there was sig summatic assessments for what you do. You are state Board of Educa-,' ommend they be put in the moment." | nificant support for the and to implement profes a very, very good school '.\ tion in June for approv Wayne-Westland district. - ' Trustee Thomas Buck- .; school system through sional learning commu district." ;..., • al. The accreditation is for "This is the place to be, alew praised Baracy and ; strong community nities. '• ,-. A written report of the five years, and the district you have some wonder the staff saying that "noth involvement and partici "You look where you can findings will be submit will need to do a progress ful teachers and stakehold ing like this could be pation. best put the money and ' ted in 30 days to AdvancEd report in two years.. J ers," she said. "You now : pulled off if they were not •That the district's it's all in the classroom," and sent to the school dis "While today we cele- t have a fan." , doing their job all along." ,:-,- vision and purpose to stu- saidReifschneMer. "I trict. The recommenda brate die culmination bf Evaluator JoAn n McCaf "This is a wonderful dis dent learning was shared hope this is a validation tion will go before the *'••. an extensive self study • frey from Ozark, Ala, said trict," he said. ..'•'• • ; •
indirectly killed by the across the street and one VETERANS war. He was exposed to DRAGGING passenger got out with a Continued from page A1 Agent Orange and died of Continued from page A1 baseball bat.. ' myasthenia gravis," Cici Wilson said the house-;: relli said. "I'd like to make party crowd, some of • '.' last year with no Veter- . a $5,000 donation on their neath the car. them shouting "LBR" to ans Day ceremony," God- behalf. We all support vet Wilson's testimony indi signify the gang, pelted - - ; bout said. "It will happen erans in our own way. I cated the attack last July " the car with cinder blocks this year. The dedication would ask you all to get 2 followed a violent clash and rocks, shattering .• •; • is this year. We need to do behind this."..... outside a house party ., some of the windows. it on an annual basis. Once Councilman Bill John between two groups of Wilson testified Man '. • i we start, it will become an son, who Mehl credited young adults, one of them ning then drove toward "•. annual event." with raising about 25 per allegedly affiliated with the party, ran of f the '.\-'.- At this point, the West- cent the money already a gang dubbed Loyalty road, drove over him two k - ••''.. land Veterans Associa- collected for memori Before Respect. times and dragged him r '•'•'•' tion has raised about half al garden, volunteered to Wilson, however, denied along Beck Road as oth :'•['- of the $150,000 estimat- serve as the liaison to the he was involved in a gang ers yelled for him to stop. •;-;,' ed cost for the first phase veterans. > during an incident that Defense attorney Leon - .. of the memorial garden, . The Westland Veterans • culminated when he was Weiss called what hap '.-'.. which will be built in Cen Association has had a vari dragged along the road pened to Wilson trag tral City Park. ety of fundraisers, includ . until his buttocks were , ic, though he implied . . As Mehl commented on ing die sale of hats and T- - .'(seared off and his spine Wilson wasn't as inno- \ the need for support from, , shirts. An ongoing fund- . "' was exposed! ' v . i cent-as he claimed dur- ' elected officials, 18th Dis-: raiser is at the Westland "It was just horrible," ing what Weiss described trict Court Judge Sandra Buffalo Wild Wings, which he testified in November. as "a brutal attack" by Cicirelli spoke to support will donate 20 percent of a Manning had been free "organized gang activity" veterans and, specifically, bill, if the customer men on bond as he awaited against Manning and his the memorial garden. v; tions the veterans memori- * the outcome of his case passengers, YV-.^ j "My dad was a World al garden. in Wayne County Cir- ' Weiss accused Wilson •• War II veteran. My hus cuit Court. He could have of trying to "sanitize his ', band Nick was a Vietnam Irogers9hometownlife.com ., • : BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER faced penalties ranging own behavior" during veteran. I say that he was '.' • (313)222-5428 Rodney Manning of Westland pleaded no contest Thurs up to life in prison if he what Weiss said was "a day to a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily had been convicted on war type of thing." harm. •. . . •' /' earlier charges of assault Wilson has said his , with intent to murder. body will never be the <, Wilson has testified he same and that he wakes .' was among a crowd of 25- at night from nightmares 30 people who crossed " , caused by the incident. Schteteh® 20/50 Toy Sale! to the west side of Beck Road after the car driv dclem©hometownlife.com | (313) ' REHABILITATION ' Traditional Toys! FOUR SEASONS ANfo NURSING en by Manning parked •222-2238 , ', •'-.'..' GREAT STAFF. GREAT CARE. V In-House Dialysis I Cardiac Rehab I Respiratory Therapy Toys Priced $50 &XessI Secured Memory Care Unit I Short & Long- Term Care ^ /Sale EJTCIS 1/31/12 Medicare and Medicaid Provider I Private Insurance Birtrdayor!j|lstA-specialTregt!! pJKaSS (LtoR) Admissions Diitctor Debra Labadie and Jill Taylor, RN The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop DollHospltal.coni tMWtasoo's'- 3947W.12Wte,Bai«ey 24*5434115 Mon-Wad 10-5:30, Tim 10-8:30, FiiaSat10-5:30 Debra Labadie and Jill' Taylor work as a team to help families understand Saving the World One the admissions process. Labadie and Taylor advise Backyard at families to tour facilities under consideration. "If you decide a Time. —^ you want your loved one at . Four Seasons, inform the Canton Animal Hospital Wffimsa& hospital discharge planners of your , FuH service medical, surgical, dental care, grooming & boarding. choice, or the social worker at another . . . ,43439 Michigan Ave. Open 7 Days! fimffm nursing home," said Labadie. "Make . qM
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By Sue Mason Design to see what ben- , den City with the White \ . Observer Staff Writer ': efits it might have for House which was looking the pity which faces the for stories to tie in with ; Garden City Mayor ; prospect of replacing its the President's State of, Randy Walker has a few aging city hall. the Union Address. Gar things to say about his , "There's an opportuni-; den City didn't make the recent trip to Washing- ty to apply to the institute cut, but Walker was able . ton, D.C.: "It was great, and if your accepted, you to tell them about the city it was cool and definite- meet with a group of pro and the challenges it's i ly an opportunity of a life fessors at Harvard and facing. time." they look at the city and "The auto companies , Walker was among 250 > what you want to doj then are on the rebound, how mayors who attended the tell you the things to look ever, we are still hurting,". recent National Confer- . out for so you don't make Walker said in a follow- ence of Mayors'winter . Serving on the social media panel were Jim Shuttle of Omaha, Neb. (from left), Kim McMil any mistakes," he said. up e-mail. "I think pres conference in the nation's lan of Clarksville, Tenn., Westland Mayor William Wild and Brian Wahler of Piscataway, N.J. ident Obama's speech Capitol, a conference he On the radar theme should definitely attended at the behest of He also attended a task cover jobs, foreclosures, Westland Mayor William they're the mayor of Los force meeting on how to and infrastructure. U.S. ' 'Wild. Knowing Garden Angeles and Philadelphia get on the radar for new cities are the backbone of City's financial situation, or Westland. franchises. While a lot of America, where the leath Walker paid for the entire The two men picked it was meant for inner cit er hits the pavement.'We trip which cost $2,000. from a variety of meet ies, it had a lot of good ;;• need to put America back "I want to thank May ings. Walker focused on : information about how '.'•' to work with skilled jobs. or Wild for giving me the a meeting with the Envi to make a city franchise As you know whenpeople make money they spend heads-up,"..'said Walk- .' ronmental Protection friendly, information he 1 er. "He told me about Agency about water as / is sharing with the city's money and the econo the invitation to vis well as childhood obesity. Community Development my takes of f in the right it the White House and "All the mayors in the - Department., direction." that I had to come. It was water meeting were giv But the highlight for ' Walker also got to share an opportunity of a life ing the EPA a lot of heat both men was a White the stage with a group of time." about a lot of unfund-! House reception and a mayors who stood around "I'm the Michigan ed mandates like our $40 chance to meet Pres- ; the podium as the may ambassador for the con-. million catch basin," he ident Barack Obama. or of Los Angeles deliv f erence and one of the said. "They were telling While many of the may- ered the opening speech. things I do is recruit them to be more realis ' ors toured portions of the It aired on C-SPAN, and members," said Wild. tic and come to the table , White House, Walker fol he also had the chance to; "While Garden City is too with plans and funding." lowed Wild's advice and introduce himself to the small because its popu He also learned in the stacked out his spot by t viewing audience. lation is under 30,000,1 other meeting the effect the rope near the podium. . "This gave me the thought it would be good childhood obesity is hav He waited there for more opportunity to meet with for him to attend." A ing on the next genera- ( than 45 minutes. mayors from all over the tion. | "They would come up . U.S. and learn some best 'Unfettered access' "Every generation's and tell him that the Pres practices," he said. "I According to Wild, lifespan has gotten lon ident wouldn't be out for enjoyed it thoroughly. I ; the speakers at the con-, ger, but this generation " another hoiir, he didn't spent a lot of time in the ference are members is starting to go the other move," said Wild who meetings, there was so ' , of President Barack way because of childhood found his spot a few feet, much to pick and choose Obama's administration. obesity," he said, adding away so he could snap a from, things you think Attending the sessions , that he plans to share his photo of Walker with the will work for your city." "gives you.unfettered information with the Gar-: President and vice versa. "It was very interest . access to ask questions." den City Public Schools. "I got chill bumps," said ing, very educational," he "That's why I thought it . Wild served as a pan- \ Walker. "There was all; said. . would be a great oppor- * el member on a session kinds of noise and then . Walker is thankful Wild tunity for him," Wild on how communities '. \ you hear, 'Ladies and gen urged him to attend the said. "We're all facing the use social media. West-"* > tlemen, the President conference, something he same issues." • land utilizes Facebook, of the United States.' It would like to do again. Wild, who has been . Twitter, Linked In and was surreaTHere's the •• "Westland has an fan- . attending the conference Livestream to communi ', most powerful man in the tastic mayor," he said. since he became mayor cate with residents. But world and I got to shake "He's straight up and in 2007, said he feels like he also tried to get more Westland Mayor William Wild snapped this photo of v his hand." very professional. 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By Sue Mason ^k^MJm Mill IdUsJ Observer Staff Writer ' -, IN THE BEE i • . Competing in the annual : \M 1 ::;• V J-E-A-L-O-U-S-Y. Earle Chorbagian spell It was on her highlight ing bees were: ^?Y?' ^" ™S" ' ed list, one of the words • Adams Upper Elemen E33SlY\^3^4... Alexis Bowen needed to tary-fifth-graders HUMI VF^^^^^^^^R INS w *"**w - work on. Megan Blair) John Coats, m^mtimaaaaaaa\ lli^»*"~ But Thursday morn .Fatima Herrera, DaSean N^^^w-.— .-^~~?^z^K ing, the Wayne-Westland Vance and Jessica Walk- • student in a slow, mea up and sixth-graders sured response correctly Nakiah Bendolph, Josh spelled it, earning a spot ua Nichols, Travis Osburn in regional competition in fr^gglfr v JmtL^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^ n Detroit in March. and Allison Rutter. . "I^as more nervous • Marshall Upper ._- • V PHOTOS BY JENNY JOHNSON , . ' . , . , ' ,' about spelling fronds Elementary - fifth-grad - WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Congratulating spelling bee winner Ian Maas (center) is thart jealousy," said Alex- ' ers Ernest Bracy, Evelyn ••••-•- retired Wayne-Westland assistant principal Earle Chorba- Fairchild, Ian Maas, Teacher Jennifer Fiema helps upper elementary spelling . gian (left) and Marshall Upper Elementary Principal Bobby is, an eighth-grader at ; Stevenson Middle School. Mikaila and Yara Thome bee winner Ian Maas show off his prizes. Kelly Jr. "That was one of the and sixth-graders David words I wanted to keep Kaiser, Pooja Patel, working on. I studied . Akil White and Sabrina ' everyday." Yuchasz. It took 23 rounds and • Franklin Middle , 146 words to get a winner School - seventh-graders in the middle school por Nicholas Hagar, Gabri- tion of the 32nd annual elle Hall, Ronald King Earle Chorbagian Spell and Audrey Sabal and ing Bee. eighth-graders Adam Al- Eight seventh-graders , Zayadi, Daiji Bendolph, and eight eight-graders Sergio Canete and Carol competed in the bee held May. at Adams Upper Elemen tary School, the "birth • Stevenson Middle School - seventh-graders place" of the event. They Stevenson Middle School eighth-grader Alexis Bowen Earle Chorbagian, namesake of Wayne-Westland's annual Ali Beeney, Samantha fielded words like defi prepares to spell her final word, jealousy. spelling bee, congratulates Alexis Bowen, middle school Kaczor, Romero Kennedy antly, laborious, sequel ' winner. i and whisk in a contest to and Robert Rozanski and sister Skylar was the run she was." • select a student to rep-' eighth-graders Alexis ner-up afew years ago." ' This is Alexis's second region-wide spelling bee can American History in resent the district at the Bowen, Katrina Grant, Ian pegged his study spelling bee. She finished was discontinued in the Detroit. The winner will Detroit News regional Hope Grondy and Alyssa time at a few hours, but in one in fifth-grade when 1970s. He has been at all advance to the Scripps spelling bee on March 3. Hoeft. his mother Evette said his the family lived on the but last year's bee, when • National Spelling Bee in Ian Maas continued math was off. . west side of the state. he was sick, to present the May 27-June 1 near Marshall Upper Elemen said. "I know how to spell, "It was more than that," According to her moth the award to the winners. Washington, D.C. tary^ winning ways by but I was worried I'd mix she said. "He has a good er, Alexis went through "What a nice job you All of the students correctly spelling mut itup." memory, but he study the list of words and did," he told the winners. received dictionar ton to win the fifth-sixth- Ian has some big shoes more than that for this. highlighted the ones she "To all of you spellers, ies while the winners grade bee. Ten fifth-grad to fill. Last year's upper He's a very good student struggled with. She went you have special talent received electronic dic ers and eighth sixth- elementary winner, Ben in school, he's in advance through the entire list one for words. You need to tionaries as well as a graders went through Biber, finished as the • / classes. I'm not surprised last time on Wednesday sit down and write your year's subscription to the 163 words and 23 rounds runner-up in the region he made it to the spelling night. • grandparents. They'll be online Encyclopedia Bri- before Ian won. al contest after an hour bee, but I am surprised "She didn't do not one so pleased to get letters tannica and the opportu . Ian, a fifth-grader, said spell-down with the win-, he won. This is all very this morning," she said. from you." nity to take on online for the victory felt good. ner. good." • . "It was what it was." The two winners will eign language course of • "I sort of knew all of "I'm so excited, I feel "I'm excited," said. . Chorbagian was an advance to the region their choice. the words, but one word like I'm going to cry," Alexis's mother, Rachel. assistant principal at al bee which will be I was glad I didn't get said Pam Vardas, Ian's "I think I was more ner Adams when he proposed held at the Charles H.' smason9hometownlife.com was extemporaneous," he proud grandmother. "His vous watching her than a district bee after a Wright Museum of Afri (313)222-6751
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Rick Snyder, oh Friday, offered. details during a taping of Oak land County Commissioner Jim Nash's Commissionefs Corner cable TV show at SWOCC Stu dios in Farmington. Schornack is optimistic the mass transit woes in the Detroit area will be solved with this legislation and through the spirit of cooperation he's seeing among officials in Detroit and Oakland, Wayne, Macomb and Washtenaw counties. "There have been 23 attempts to establish an authority like Oakland County Commissioner Jirr Nash invited special guest Dennis Schornack to SWOCC Studios on Friday to talk about mass transit. For the this and they've all failed," said cablecast schedule, visit www.swcccstudios.com. \ ' Schornack. "We're not going to be the 24th." competing for talent and good id transit system in four main the new system would not be a bipartisan (plan)," said Bar Noting that the "stars are jobs," Townsend said. "After corridors: Woodward, Michi able to absorb the DDOT sys nett. "I'm very hopeful. The aligned" this time around, 40 years of political squab gan Avenue, Gratiot and M-59, tem, due to its high legacy governor has made it one of Schornack said the nuts and bling, we finally have a bipar and also linking to Metro Air- ; costs. his top priorities." bolts of the RTA legislation tisan bill that can unite south port. Funding would come from Nash, D-Farmington Hills, started coming together at a east Michigan around a com "It's sad to say that Detroit is state and federal sources, and is part of an advocacy group key meeting in November at mon-sense vision for better the only major city that when a regional tax would likely be called Regional Partners Advo the governor's office in Detroit, transportation choices and a you come to this busy, inter proposed to voters in all of the cating Transit Here (R-PATH), stronger economy for all met where Schornack and Snyder ; national airport, you cannot jurisdictions. formed last fall, following a met with the four county exec ro Detroiters. People want get transit to get to where you "In this case, there is no opt Southeast Michigan Regional utives and state and federal elected leaders to set aside want to go," said Schornack. ing in, or opting out," said Summit. f officials to establish" the frame1 ' partisan diff erences and geo "It's something that strikes Schornack. "Either you're all" Leaders from southeast work. They focused on the gov graphic rivalries and solve the you immediately." in or all out." V Michigan determined that cit ernance and finance struc- ' region's problems. Action on The regional transit system There is also an idea to izens need to be informed of tures. this bill would be an important — bus rapid transit, point-to- • increase the vehicle registra all sides of the transit issue step in that direction." point bus service, tying in to tion fees to pay for the system. while it's moving forward The bills The main bill, explained . , high speed rail — would serve "We could do either, or both," to increase economic devel State Rep. Jim Townsend, Schornack, establishes the 10^ the four-county area, which he said. opment and mobility in the D-Royal Oak, introduced the member board, with two mem has a population of 4.2 mil region. ' House bills on Thursday, say bers from each county and one lion. It Would span 22 commu Support * •"' Nash said the bipartisan "• ing it's long overdue and very from Detroit. The board mem nities, where 2.7 million people • State Rep. Vicki Barnett, D- group is advocating fdr mass much needed. bers would have to meet cer live within five miles of a pro Farmingtoh Hills, said she's transit and is looking to part- / "Southeast Michigan is the tain qualifications and they posed station. It's not known if happy to see bipartisan sup ner with other groups and only large metropolitan area would most likely come from , the SMART bus system would port for the bills in the Legis Chambers of Commerce. in the country that lacks a the private sector. be merged into it or if it would' lature. functional mass transit sys The package of bills calls for remain separate and feed into :.• "This is one instance that we . sjenkinsehometownlife.com tem. This is a huge barrier to establishing a 110-mile rap it. Schornack said he's certain are really looking forward to (313)222-2369 . 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Vicki Barnett said there is a provision in expensive coverage that care disappear," he where motorists are option, Matthew's ben-. No one is immune from state law that says if a law has an allocated dollar v said. "These auto insur- the risk of being .injured required by law to pur- ; amount tied to it, it's not subject to a referendum vote efits would have been . ance companies are not in an auto accident. '..-... chase unlimited medical of the people. Proposed HB 4936 has a $50,000 alloca exhausted 17 years ago. in any kind of hurt, in this But the Coalition Pro insurance. I see no reason What would be next, current system. They're why government should . tion tied to it, making it "referendum proof." . tecting Auto No-Fault • Barnett said people should contact their lawmakers to they wonder. ' ' ; , looking at their prof its. says everyone would be be an accomplice in pick Sinas said if some- , •' You will not save money at risk of financial hard ing the pockets of Michi voice their opinions. , ' one continues to heed with this, and you will get ship and other associat gan drivers." • Four days of testimony were heard in Lansing on this the coverage, beyond far less care... don't buy ed grief if a set of bills Currently, Michigan is ' issue, Laura Appel said: "The message is getting to our the caps, their options what they're saying." are approved by the state the only state that man lawmakers, but we can't give up. Don't ever underesti , would be filing for bank ' Barnett said there is Legislature that would dates motorists purchase mate your voice and the power you have." ' , ' , ruptcy; getting some bipartisan opposition" to revamp Michigan's no- - unlimited personal inju-; • Learn more..To find out more about the proposed coverage from a health the bills.in the House and fault auto insurance laws. ry protection insurance, legislation, visit www.legislature.mi.gov and search for insurance plan, which the Senate' State Rep. VickiBar- Lund said. HB4936. \ . ••.••: also has caps; or getting nett, D-Farmington Hills, Coverage isn't unlimit • Find out more about CPAN by visiting www.protectNo- on Medicaid or Medi-: sjenkinsShometownlife.com • hosted a town hall attend ed, said George Sinas, an Fault.org or by calling (517) 882-1096. , care. (313)222-2369 ._-.• ed by about 80 citizens attorney for CPAN. Yes, • Contact the governor's office at (517) 373-3400 or visit "And this isn't any- ... TUesday at Farmington the no-fault insurance www.michigan.gov/snyder and click on "contact" tab. where near what auto r Hills Giry Hall. The pur provides lifetime medical insurance, pays," he said. pose was to educate the coverage, but only servic . He said the person . public about the pro es that are deemed nec tection insurance ben-. of $5 million. The bills do could sue the other driv posed bills and what they essary. _; .".'.. efits and the second a not promise cost savings er, if that person was F'I'S'H'E'R would mean for Michigan "Insurance companies third-party tort liabili on auto insurance rates. at fault, but the law FUNERAL HOME motorists. in Michigan do not pay - ; ty claim for recovery of Limits would be placed suit would take time and , ^CREMATION SERVICES Family Owned and until you show your ser- * non-economic damag on continuing care servic money. > , \ Operated Since 1955 ' ; TheJaackground vice is reasonably neces es and excess economic es such as in-home medi Laura Appel, vice House Bill 4936 and sary, reasonably charged damages. ' cal or therapy and on the president for feder Senate Bill 649 were and connected to the auto Personal protection hourly payment for basic al policy and advoca- : introduced in Septem accident," he said, noting insurance benefits are and skilled services. •;'.;' cy for Michigan Hos-' ber by House and Sen- .'.'• claims are. denied if the usually paid by the vic pitals Association, said ate Insurance Committee. criteria aren't met.: tim's own insurance com Matthew's story • •" reverting back to 1972 chairs Rep. Pete Lund, ' pany and are paid regard Gale and Peter ' ,' will force people to R-Shelby Township, and Current system less who is at fault. The Beecherl, of Shelby crowd the courtrooms . Sen. Joe Hune, R-Ham- Michigan's no-fault auto medical benefits for vic Township, shared the sto and res.ort to an already. , MICHAEL j. FISHER burg Township. They call insurance has been in ,, tims of personal injury ry of their son, Matthew, strained Medicaid sys , Owner the bills "a cost-saving place since 1972, replac-' accidents are paid for a 31, who is a quadriplegic tem; " •'. Compassionate reform to Michigan's no- ing the tort system in lifetime. and on a respirator, f ol- , Randy Bruce; a neu Affordable fault insurance system- , which motorists had to Each no-fault poli lowing a car accident 29 ropsychologist at'Spe-, Caring that increases consum sue each other to get their cy has a liability cover years ago. • cial Tree Rehabilitation, er choice," according to medical bills covered. •• age through the Michi Just 17 months old at :• said the type of ongoing' TRADITIONA*L SERVICE a press release on Lund's "You had to prove the gan Catastrophic Claims the time, Matthew sus care needed after a cat WITH BURIAL other guy was at fault in includes metal casket, outer burial website. l Association, which pays tained closed head and , astrophic injury is spe HB 4936, the Consum order to get medical coy- medical and rehabili spinal injuries that left cialized and expensive. container, viewing & service er Choice Insurance Act, erage," Sinas said. "The tation claims once they him paralyzed from the *'•'.. ;;. $2895 would "preserve the • tort claims went crazy.;. exceed $500,000. The shoulders down, after his overcompensating trivial average MCCA assess mom's car was broadsid-;, BASIC CREMATION integrity of the inten includes cremation process tion of Michigan's no- , injuries." ••':••-. , ment on an auto insur ed on their way to church. i and county permit fault law by allowing peo . In 1992 and 1994, vot ance bill is $150 per year. Their lives changed for $695:"* , ers in Michigan rejected;,, ' .' i ple to choose and pur- . : ever, but Peter Beecherl THINKING ABOUT... 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Faust Public complications arise when By Ken Abramczyk ing tax credits to compa Library, 6123 Central City the try to hide the fact that J Observer Staff Writer nies that send jobs over Parkway. the hostess is missing, seas, and engage in some Attendees will learn there are no servants and While President nation-building here in about low cost ener me host has shot himself Barack Obama's State of Michigan. ..',.• gy upgrades, operational through the earlobe. ! the Union address high "The President's energy cost savings, utili Inspire Theatre is locat7 lighted the auto indus speech exemplified the ty rebates/incentives, tax ed inside the Warren Road try's recovery, pushed type of bold leadership : credits and deductions and Light and Life Church,. for further develop- that we sent our elected the Westland Downtown 33445 Warren Road, east ' ment of clean energy . officials to Washington Development Authority's of Wayne Road, Westland. and called on Congress McCotter Anderson Stabenow to provide, and our elect New Energy Efficiency For more information, call to work together, U.S. ed leaders must work Enhancement Grant Pro- (734)751-7057. Rep. Thaddeus McCot- expensive. duction," Stabenow said. together if our country gram(EEEG). ter, R-Livonia, said that McCotter was asked "I have been focused on is to enjoy a new era of Open House t the address showed about the president's call promoting Michigan's economic prosperity," he Valentine dances The Westland Free Meth-, , that Obama believes the for the parties to work strengths like agricul said. The deadline to regis odist preschool is hold economy "is a zero sum together. He said that ture, advanced batteries, Westland Mayor Wil- ' ter for the annual Fairy ing an open house 6:30-8 game." the president does a dis clean energy and oth liam Wild said the Presi Princess Ball and Daddy/ p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at the "He believes that the service in calling the dif er 21st century manu dent's speech offered an Daughter and Mommy/ church at 1421S. Venoy, . Washington elites dictate ferences between the facturing, and the more optimistic and common • Son Western Hoedown is south of Cherry Hill. who should get someone parties "personality dif the public and private sense approach "was the Thursday, Feb. 2. The preschool has class else's money," McCotter ferences." sectors work togeth right message for the , The Hoedown will be es for 3- and 4-year-old chil said. "He has a tax-and- . "He hasn't changed his er to make things and' American people." held 630-830 p.m. Friday, dren. Come and enroll for spend agenda that is out position at all," McCot grow things, the stron "As civic leaders it is • Feb. 3, at the Bailey Rec the 2012-2013 school year. dated for the 21st cen ter said. "He wants the . ger Michigan's future our duty to work hard reation Center. The cost is Meet the staff, see the tury." • \ LBJ policies, the Great will be." ' • , to make our communi $15 per couple and includes classrooms, play at activi Obama referenced the Society programs of the Locally, State Sen. ties the best places in dancing, snacks, a sundae ty tables and have a great 2009 government bailout '60s, which didn't work, Glenn Anderson, D- America to do business, bar, games and a gift bag time. Take advantage of of General Motors and and I want the policies Westland, said the Pres the best place to edu to take home. There will be the Open House special. Chrysler, and declared of Ronald Reagan. I just ident delivered a strong cate our children and two Fairy Princess Balls - 3- and save half off the enroll that the American auto believe he's wrong." and inspiring message the best place to call 430 p.m. and 530-7 p.m. on ment fee - a savings of $25. industry "was back." U.S. Sen. Debbie Sta for America: "We must home," he said. "We live Saturday, Feb. 4. The cost is For more information, McCotter agreed that' . benow, D-Michigan, stand united if we are to in the land of opportuni $20 per couple and includes call (734) 728-3559. ; the auto companies were said in a prepared state build a future that is to ty and together, we play entrance fee, snacks, gifts making progress, and ment that transform last for everyone." an important part in our and a complimentary pic History series also pointed out that the ing the economy to cre "Now that the dust has nation's success and in ture. The Friends of Nankin v bailout had bipartisan ate new jobs and improv settled, we must rely on our nation's challenge If a parent cannot attend, Mills will look at "Marcus support, including Presi ing economic security Congress to put the Pres . to maintain our role as bring an aunt, uncle, grand Swift and the Local Under dent George W. Bush and for middle-class families ident's words into action world leader. It is every ma, grandpa or special ground Railroad" Saturday, the Michigan congressio- was the most important and pass the legislation one's responsibility to family friend. For more Feb. 4, as part of their 2012 ; nal delegation. He also issue in Michigan. She to make his vision possi jnake the right choices information, call (734)722- Adult Interpretive Pro- l - believes the companies also was pleased that he ble," said Anderson who for America's future." 7620. gram' Local History Series. I and employees are the embraced the idea of a is a candidate for Con He added that reignit- Mary Ann Wheeler, local ; ones who have moved trade enforcement unit gress in Michigan's 13th ing the American Dream Auditions historian arid librarian arid to help crack down on - the companies forward. Congressional District. and expanding on the Westland's Own Inspire "Teller of Tales," will pres countries that violate • "Our President needs nation's economic recov Theatre is holding audi ent a program from a fas "All the credit goes to trade laws. the people who had to strong and capable part ery are contingent on tions for the upcoming pro cinating period of local his ; put up with the restruc "American manufac ners in Congress that creating jobs, invest- duction of Neil Simon's tory. She has thoroughly turing," McCotter said. turing is growing again * will stand up for what's ,• ing in infrastructure and Rumors. researched local abolition . 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"controlled by a person" onstrate how to use these what free online tools are Job Seekers Lab: 11a.m. whereas he is "an actual • tools and provide exam available to use as you to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. taUritig frog." ples to guide you through prepare your taxes online. Wednesdays and 1-4 p.m. Fridays. Wliat separates Mup- . tax preparation. Tax Jerisha will demonstrate Have a question regarding for1 petsfrom other puppets payers who earn $57,000 how to use these tools and matting your resume, setting up is a (ell-tale Jim Henson ; or less can choose from provide examples to guide an e-mail account, attaching your style: Muppets are recog approximately 20 com you through tax prepara resume to an online application,- nize! by their large eyes mercial software pro tion. Taxpayers who earn searching for a job, or any other. ' and wide mouths, and are grams to use free of $57,000 or less can choose job-related activity? Stop by the matched to a specific pup charge. Save your seat by from approximately 20 library, where computers are set peteer (working complete signing up online or call commercial software up specifically for job seekers. A ly off-screen), who works the library (734) 326-6123 programs to use free of librarian will be available to help. withthat same Muppet or go online to westlandli- charge. Save your, seat by Drop in. No reservation'needed. for years or even decades. brary.org/events. signing up online or call Drop-in Knitting Nights • Unlike ventriloquist dum The Muppet Show. The media in March. Open Mic: 7 p.m. Feb. 2 the library (734) 326-6123 @ the Library: 7 p.m. every . mies, Muppets are animat Muppet Show ran for only The Westland Public' Open Mic is here or go online to westlandli- Wednesday. Everyone welcome, ed throughout their entire five seasons (from 1975 to Library has many Mup again!!! I^oets, songwrit brary.org/events. , including crocheters. bodiss and made of soft 1981), but its characters pet adventures available ers, bands, dancers and Bollyfit for Teens: 1 p.m. Chess Group: 7-8:45 p.m. er materials, such as foam have lived on in films and on DVD, including the more are welcome. We Feb. 4, sixth-12th grade . Thursdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and felt. • television specials ever Muppet Christmas Car have a friendly group Learn Bollywood dance, . Like to play chess? Want to Jin Henson created the since, including The Mup- ' ol and episodes of Sesame who enjoy entertainers a popular form of dance get better? Come to the library prototypes for his Mup- pet Movie, The Great Mup Street, The Muppet Show of all kinds and all levels. • , seen in Indian films. An and play a couple of games. Bring • petsin 1955 for Sam and pet Caper, and Muppets and Fraggle Rock, along Tonight's OM emceed by instructor from BollyFit your own board or use one of Friends, a short puppet Take Manhattan. with books on Henson and two-time Detroit Blues ' in Ann Arbor, MI, will be ours. Novices to Chess Masters show featured on local • Outside of The Mup the Muppets. If you'd like champ, John Latini.;:' •. here to teach us how to . are all welcome. No signup tele-vision in Washington, pet Show, Jim Henson's . to learn more about Jim Friday Night Movie: 7 ..' dance Bollywood-style. required.- .DC. Afterward, Henson Muppets were the pri Henson's work, check out p.m. Feb. 3 A Life in Food: Chef spent many years develop mary "actors" in a num No Strings Attached by Join us as we contin Reva Constantine: 7 p.m. Computer classes are ing lis main Muppet char ber of other children's Matt Bacon, or Jim Hen ue our Friday Night Mov-' Feb.6 offered all year long. Con acters and featuring them shows, including FTaggie son's Designs and Doodles ies throughout February. Join us for a special. - tact the library to find out in television appearances Rock, Bear in the Big Blue by Alison Inches. Read Tonight's movie is 55/55, African American Histo more. The library offers and :ommercials. In 1969 House and Sesame Street. ers interested in the man "inspired by a true sto ry Month celebration, as One-on-one computer he joined the Children's' ; Although Henson passed "behind the Muppets might ry, (and) a comedy cen we spotlight local chef, classes. Call (734) 326- " . Television Workshop team away in 1990, his charac enjoy his biography, Jim tered on a 27-year-old guy Reva Constantine's, rise to 6123. to work on Sesame Street, ters are still appearing in Henson: The Works by who learns of his cancer Executive Chef status at Christopher Finch. and in 1975 he expand films and television and diagnosis, and his sub Joe's Produce in Livonia, Information Central was com ed tie Muppets audi may continue to for years sequent struggle to beat and also her recent first- to come. The Muppets' HIGHLIGHTED piled by Megan Esseltine. ence to adults by develop- ; the disease." Snacks and place finish at the 2011. The William P. Faust Public Library ing sketches for Saturday newest adventure, sim ACTIVITIES refreshments served. Arts, Beats, and Eats Chef ply titled The Muppets, is is at 6123 Central City Parkway, Night Live. Online Tax Filing Tools Trivia and prizes. Doors Dual (beating out seven Westland. 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Waiting longer until any ambulation becomes painful is too late, as by that time, the person has lost a great amount of muscle Canton strength. In turn the loss will make rehabilitation after joint replacement a difficult task. . Ford Road at Lilley, weet of \kea \ The person, who walks daily, will know when the walk changes from a reflection of strength to an experience of strain. Walking 734-933-9142 •••" • ; acts as a landmark signaling when the time for operation is at hand. ' ; I 4¾ VAVW.hobbylobby.com ^¾^ Subscribe for Weekly E-Mail Specials £j Become a Fan on Facebook {£ Follow Ohobbylobbystore on Twitter ''•• t A10 (WGc) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 29,2012 LOCAL NEWS^ online at hometownlife.com No easy answerfor when to dump an investment By Rick Bloom of some sort of real estate a fund, if give the fund two to three In your situation, if the to take a substantial Guest Columnist partnership. Do you have any that fund years after I purchase it. B-share mutual funds, hit, however, it maybe ideas how to sell those? uhderper- That doesn't mean that that you own have been worth it just to get rid of _ Q: Dear Rick: I'm a few years A: I think it is great forms oth I would not sell it prior underperforming, I • the investment.' away from retirement and that you're taking a more ers in the - to that if something hap would have no problem ' I've never been a fan I've started to become more active role in your invest same cat pens — such as change in liquidating them before of any type of invest- [ active when.it comes to my ments. I don't care wheth egory for t the fund's manager or the the penalty period is ment that will not allow investments. I have looked at er you're retiring in 20 atwo-to goals and objectives of the over. After all, if you me to get my money out my investments to see how years, 20 minutes or / MoneBkly MatterJs three- •; fund. In those situations, kept the fund you'd end when I choose to. It's they've done. When I went you've been retired for 20 year peri I am much quicker at liq up paying higher man one of the reasons I like through the performance of years, it's important to be uidating the fund than I agement fees anyway. mutual funds, because Rick Bloom od, that's , some of these investments, involved with your invest • when I would be purely based on You are not losing any you can liquidate when they've been dogs. My first ments. ,-• . ' - pull the performance. / more by liquidating the " you want to. You cat't do question to you is what's a First, with regards to plug. I recognize that As to B-share mutu fund how. , that with many of these fair time frame to judge an the criteria that I use in good funds and good fund al funds, I do not like this With regards to your real estate investments. investment, and what criteria judging investments, managers sometimes go type of fund. In a B-share real estate investment, i Unfortunately, maiy should I use? I would also like from a pure performance through periods where ' mutual fund, you pay high that is a difficult one. people that get involved to know if it makes sense to standpoint, I'm judging an they underperform. Just management fees. In addi Unfortunately, many of in these real estate I sell a B-share mutual fund investment against other because a good fund has.a tion, generally if you sell these investments are • investments don't real before the penalty has expired. investments in their same bad year doesn't mean I'm' your fund before a five- very illiquid. Unlike ize they can't liquidate I have a few of these funds .. category. I'm not going to going to sell it. It's impor year period, you have to stocks that you can sell whentheychoose.il y that I've had for the last three compare the performance tant to keep in mind that pay a penalty. These funds whenever you want, 'always recommend that or four years and I want to get of an emerging market I do extensive research • are sold under the theo that is not the case with , before getting involved rid of them. Should I take the fund to a large compa before I buy a fund, there-" ry that you don't pay com these partnerships. The | with any investment ', penalty or should I wait another ny U.S. fund. Rather, I'm fore, I'm willing to give missions. They are cor secondary market for 'make sure you knovt i couple of years? A few of my comparing funds that are the manager some leeway. rect in the fact that you these types of invest j how you can sell it vhen investments that I would like to in the same category. That don't pay an upfront com ments is very small. My J you want. Generally, when it f Good luck! • sell, I was told I can't because • said, generally once I buy comes to performance, I mission, however, you end recommendation is to up paying higher manage contact the real estate ment fees year after year. investment company Rick Bloom is a fee-ony These funds are not inves ' directly because some financial adviser. Observer & ;: tor friendly and, gener times these companies Eccentric readers can submit ally, should be avoided. have programs where questions at moneymatters® The only people who rec «* ST. MARY MERCY they will buy back your hometownlife.com. Forbore ommend these types of shares. 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HEALTH, B9 SECTION B.(WL) BRBD EMONS, EDITOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 29,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM (313)222-6851 , tri of KLAA South ^challeng-e A trivia challenge ' to raise money for the Chiefs rally, but | Livonia Franklin wres- 4 tling team will be Sun- '; V day, Feb. 19, at Buffalo '; Wild Wings, located on fall 60-58? the west side of Wayne ; Road just south of War , By Tim Smith ren, in Westland. • • Observer Staff Writer ; ; Registration begins : at noon with the trivia Canton came on like gangbusters during crunch challenge starting at 1 time Friday night against Westland John Glenn in a p.m. . battle of the top teams in the KLAA South Division. > The cost is $15 . But the host Chiefs had a long way to come back /per person ($10for ;' after a dismal second quarter, when they were out- wrestlers). A percent- . scored 17-2 to fall behind 30-16 at halftime. •'.',•'• age of food and drink Despite agallant rally in the fourth, which saw < sold will be donated to . Canton come all the way back from a 19-point defi • the Franklin wrestling ; cit to catch the Rockets 58-58 with 11 seconds left, it program. wasn't enough for a victory. All ages are welcome After hot-shooting Kyle Adams evened things up with league players eli with a jumper, Nick Daniels sank two free throws gible to win 20 bonus with six seconds to play for a 60-58 John Glenn vic • points. Bring your own tory . ; team or join a team. •. There will also be bo Rollercoaster ride nus questions for more "You knew that they were going to bring it all in \- prizes and raffles. the second half," said John Glenn head coach Dan i First-place prize is Young, who formerly helmed the Chiefs when Cait' $200, while second and ton head coach Jimmy Reddy was a player. "And •' third is $125 and $75, we told our guys, This lead is not safe, we're going respectively. to have to guard' And they made so many clutch . .; For more informa- shots, some of them with a hand in the face." ' •. • tion, call Franklin wres . Young added that the Chiefs "brought it to anoth tling coach Dave Chiola er level in the second half. I thought we played, in (734) 752-2340. the first half, about as good as we can play. Take your hats off to Reddy." /)./.--:- : The Rockets improved to 9-2 overall and 60 in the BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER KLAASouth. . . "When you're playing a really good team like John Glenn's Darrell Bunkley (21) takes the ball strong to the basket against Canton defender Future Stars Scott Gring (10) during Frida/s KLAA South Division showdown. Please see ROCKETS, B3 camp Feb. 11 . . The sixth annual " Future Stars baseball camp will be from 9-11:30 a.m. (Session 1) and 12:15-2:45 p.m. Catbird's seat (Session 2) on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Franklin High School, 31000 Joy Road, ; Livonia. Glenn girls topple Canton,-lead by 2 Session 1 consists of By Brad Emons points, while junior for ting right where we want hitting, base running ,. Observer Staff Writer ward Kierra Jordan . to be. We couldn't ask for skills, and infield work, chipped in with 11. anymore." along with taking the . There's plenty of space Canton, meanwhile, got Glenn jumped out to a • extra base, hitting for on the record board up on a game-high 17 points . 9-2 advantage, but Canton. average, and proper the wall for girls basket from senior guard Robyn closed to within one after \ infield approach. ball inside Westland John Mack, who was cleared " one quarter, 11-10.'"' "•' V - Session 2 consists of Glenn's gymnasium. to play the morning of """" '•/' In the second period, pitching and defense, Any kind of champi the game by1 doctors Glenn once again enjoyed pitch location, catch onship has been few or after suffering a concus a seven-point lead, only ing drills, and outfield far between for the Lady sion the previous Friday to have the Chiefs cut the approach. Lunch will be from Rockets, who last cap against Livonia Franklin. ; deficit to 22-19 at inter- . tured a divisional crown Although Glenn beat mission on Shannon Per- • ' 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 inl982. ••••'.' Canton for the second ry's last-second shot. •: v' ; p.m. (bring your own). But 30 years later, that time this season, it was "At halftime we really The cost is $30 per could all change as Glenn the Chiefs that controlled thought we let them back session or $50 for both took a giant step in win thetempo. in the game," Kovatch (includes T-shirt). Regis- ning the KLAA South on "We got through' said. "We missed a lot . tration forms are avail- Friday night with a hard- it," Glenn coach Eric of layups. "My assistant .: v ableatwww.franklin- fought 42-33 win over Kovatch said. "That's coaches and I thought we patriotsbaseball.com. nemesis Canton. what they do. Canton should have been up by For more informa The host Rockets slows the game down.' at least another 10 points. tion, e-mail Franklin improved to 10-2 over They play great defense. We missed a lot of easy coach Matt Fournier at , all and 6-0 in the South, They're not in a hurry to opportunities. But that mfournie2@livoniapub- 1 licschools.org; or call •'.;"•••; OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO while the Chiefs slipped doanything. was Canton does. They., to 9-3 and 4-2/' "Our girls, even though slow the game down and (734) 968-0499. ' John Glenn's Joslyn Massey (21) takes a jumper over Temple University sign- we weren't playing bur are never out of it." Canton's Megan Smith during Friday's KLAA South Divi- ' ee Erica Covile, a senior pace, came out with the , Glenn's best quartej sion encounter. • forward, paced Glenn's win. We're in the driv-. scoring attack with 12 er's seat. And we're sit Please see GIRLS, B2 WYAAhoop registration WRESTLING BOYS HOCKEY Registration contin- '.•••" •;.••' Although Livonia Ste-, onds left. ; Junior Varsity (11-12) pack is back. i • . Meanwhile, Tim Way (125) and Sam venson fell 3-1 Wednes Stevenson, ranked No. andVarsity (13-16). 1 Wayne Memorial earned .a piece of Ekanem (160) also earned victories day night to perennial 8 in Division 1, trailed 1-. Right Start games its first wrestling division title since via decisions. ' : \ boys hockey state pow 0 after one period after will be played at Upper 1996 Wednesday night when it upend "My wrestlers have stayed hun er Trenton at Edgar Are Michael Lesko scored Elementary School, ed host Livonia Franklin, 36-31. gry and pushed themselves, and we na, Spartans coach David from Zac Cunningham at while Freshman, JV The Wolfpack, who improved to 11- were able to earn a co-champion Mitchell said his team, 9:24 for the Trojans. .: and Varsity will be at 1 overall, will share the KLAA's South ship," Vasiloff said. "We ended up in took a step in the right But the Spartans tied it the Bailey Recreation Division crown with the Patriots and a three-way round robin after beating direction. at 5:40 of the second peri Center. Westland John Glenn — each with a 4- Livonia Franklin, who had beat John "The effort was there, od, when Cam Tetrault's For more informa 1 record. • ' Glenn, who beat us. We're very proud the intensity was there," backhand off a rebound tion, call the WYAA at "It's been a year of firsts for us, of what we have accomplished, and I said Mitchell, whose got past Trenton's out V (734) 421-0640. finally beating some of the division am happy to share the championship team slipped to 10-6 over standing senior goalten-' powerhouses like Canton and Livonia with guys like Dave Chiola (Franklin) all. "We battled for three der Blake Wojtala. Thom Franklin," Wayne coach Steve Vasil- arid Bill Polk (John Glenn). We've all periods and we had some as Ross and Jake Kier- off said. "It has taken us a long time worked hard to help the sport grow in guys hurting. Hats off dorf drew the assists. to get here, and it is nice to be able to the area." ;. to them (Trenton) and The Spartans, despite , hang with the tougher teams. We've Franklin winners by pin included they're a great team, but being outshot 29-25 for knocked off so many other teams in Jack Newa (103), Dan Martinez (119), it's still tough to lose." the game, enjoyed a pro the KLAA in the last few seasons, Jordan Atienza (145) and Omar Hay- Trenton (12-3), ranked ductive second period including some of the champions mour(285). ' -.,- No. 1 in Division 2, got '; with a 14-5 shot margin. from other divisions, but never been "We really came out flat at the the game-winning goal , Trenton, however, was able to claim one of our own in the meet," said Chiola, whose team is from Cory Seychel with able to kill off a 30-second KLAASouth." ' 15-3 overall. "It was our worst per 6:37 remaining to break five-on-three situation • • Scoring pins for Wayne were formance of the year. I've been say a 1-1 deadlock. Joey Rus- after Seychel was sent off Michael Nicholson (135 pounds), ing all year that a balanced team so and Cory Dunn drew for hooking and Brandon Devin Korzetki (189) and Dimitrus assists. Renfroe (215). Please see MAT, B4 Seychel's empty-nett- ,. Please see SPARTANS, B3 c MjM«»miiii|Hiwi B2 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 29,2012 tOGAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com BOYS HOCKEY COLLEGE HOOPS Comback kids Coker's layup gives ML) win . The Madonna Universi Coker amfMatt Jenkins half before Hudson tied ty men's basketball team chipped in with 19 and, it at 80-80 with 17 sec Churchill icers rally to freeze Lions, 4-3 continued to play giant 13 points, respectively, onds left. . killer Wednesday night to enable the Crusaders SCHOOLCRAFT 98, ST. By Jeff Theisen their first-ever sweep of CLAIR 92: Karl Moore's 29 kept our compsure, stuck drew the assist. Grand Rapids scoring an points and 13 rebounds lifted . South Lyon Herald to game plan and I think South Lyon pulled even 82-80 over host Corner Cornerstone in program Schoolcraft College (11-7, we wore them out at the late in the second when stone University, the No. history. 4-4) to an MCCAA Eastern Livonia Churchill took end." Jared Vincek broke 24-ranked team in NAIA Coker and Eoghann Conference win Wednesday in free off a takeaway Stephens combined for "over host St. Clair County advantage of a late South The Lions tallied the Division II. Community College (10-10, ,Lyon parade to the penal- lone goal of the first and went around a poke , Tyler Coker's layup 21 rebounds with 11 and . 3-5) in Port Huron. ' • •' 'ty box to get a 4-3 KLAA • when Juho-Petteri Maki- check by the keeper for with six seconds remain 10, respectively. The Ocelots, who led 42-40 . crossover victory Fri Lohiluoma held onto a a wide-open net and goal ing proved to be the dif Wes Hudson and Jus at intermission, also got day night at Eddie Edgar pass during an odd-man with 21.7 on the clock. ference as the Cru tin Yoder each tallied 25 points from LenDerrick Witcher. Arena. rush, Causing the keeper The defenses took over saders beat their sec 17 points for the Gold Daniel Hill (Wayne Memo South Lyon success to react to him. A perfect in the third period until ond straight national en Eaglesj who also stand rial) and Richmond Jackson fully killed off a 5-on- pass out front left Cory . Churchill cashed in on ly-ranked opponent and 13-10 overall and 7-4 in . chipped in with 14 and 10 3 Churchill advantage Haas with an open net the only power play goal ' improved to 13-10 over theWHAC. points, respectively. for the 1-0 lead. of the game late in the Deon Gunn also figured in the final six minutes all and 7-4 in the Wolver- Derek Kingshott (15) prominently in the Schoolcraft ) of the game, but a high- South Lyon opened third. •„ •-,'.' ine-Hoosier Athletic Con and Dan Possehl (12) also victory with eight points, sticking penalty with the scoring in the sec Senior goalie Alex ference. scored in double figures seven rebounds, seven assists, 2:12 to play on South ( ond when Jared Vincek Estes made 17 saves for Sophomore point-guard • for Cornerstone, which four steals and three blocks. " Lyon proved to be the took a long feed off the • the Chargers, who out- trailed 47-40 at half time The Ocelots made 28-of-44 ' Bobby Naubert (Livo free throws (63.3 percent). difference. • boards and went glove shot the Lions 29-20. ../ nia Stevenson) led MU and by as many as 13 Deion Stegall and Johnnie Churchill's Ben Proben side for the goal 3:10 into CHURCHILL 9, SALINE with 22 points and nine on three different occa Mills scored 29 and 20, respec the second. i. 1: Riley Brown notched a sions during the second tively, for the Skippers. -. • slapped a shot from near hat trick to propel Livonia assists. the blue line that was '.' Churchill got on the Churchill (12-2) past the redirected in by Mike board with 7:57 remain visiting Hornets (8-6-1) in a Gambino with exactly ing in the period when ' non-league game Wednes Gambino scored his first day night at Edgar Arena. two minutes to play and a .. Kevin Louwers and Matt Sin . 4-3 lead. off a rebound right in clair assisted on Brown's goal THE WEEK It was Gambino's third front of the net off a Pro with 2:23 to go in the third Lady Ocelots survive tally of the game. ben slapper. period to end the game on AHEAD South Lyon failed to The Chargers evened . the eight-goal mercy rule. the game when Drew The Chargers, ranked No. BOYS BASKETBALL mount any pressure as' 3 in Division 1, outshot test against Skippers TUesday, Jan. 31 Churchill clogged up the Puishes capitalized on a Saline 47-13 as Devin Smythe John Glenn at Churchill, 7 p.m. middle and held on for perfect faceoff win right chipped in with two goals ' Plymouth at Franklin, 7 p.m. and one assist, while Jake > i Stevenson at Northville, 7 p.m. the win. in front of the net with •: The Schoolcraft College rebound as time expired. 6:02 to play in the sec Otto contributed a goal and Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m. State-ranked Churchill three assists. women's basketball team Tolliver finished with Greenhills at HVL, 7 p.m. is now 13-2 overall and ond. Kevin Louwers took Tommy Carey and Nick Pro was off the mark Wednes 16 points and four assists, Wednesday, Feb. 1 6-1 in the KLAA's South the face-off and got the ben each collected a goal and day night, but it didn't while Slater added 15 Arbor Prep at HVL, 5:30 p.m. Division, while South assist. added one assist each, while matter. ./ points. Infiniti. Maxwell Friday, Feb. 3 ^ Brad Milks tallied the other Franklin at Churchill, 7 p.m. Lyon falls to 10-7-1 over 1 grabbed a team-high 10 Churchill took its first ' Churchill goal. Despite shooting only Stevenson at Salem, 7 p.m. all and 4-5 in the KLAA lead of the game when ' Saline, which trailed 4-1 after 30.7 percent from the field rebounds. Wayne at John Glenn, 7 p.m. ; Central. Gambino spun off a one period and 5-1 after two, (23-of-75), the Lady Oce Cianna Peterson paced Luth. W'sld at L South, 7 p.m. "It was a good come defender and deposited got its lone goal from Grant lots earned their fourth St. Clair with 18 points, Taylor Baptist at HVL, 7 p.m. back," Churchill coach a backhander by South Ellis. straight victory with a 56- but had 10 rebounds. Hei GIRLS BASKETBALL 1 Alex Estes made 12-of-13 • Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pete Mazzoni said. "We Lyon keeper Nate Klebe stops in goal for the Chargers, 54 triumph over host St. di Highstreet added 10 Churchill at John Glenn, 7 p.m. spotted them two goals with 2:51 remaining in while Saline's Neil Flavin made Clair County Community points and 14 rebounds, Franklin at Plymouth, 7 p.m. and had to work, but we the second. Brad Milks ' 38saves. .•- ,' College in Port Huron. while Teisha Knott led all Northville at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Schoolcraft trailed 28- . rebounders with 20. Wayne at Canton, 7 p.m. HVL at Greenhills, 7 p.m. 22 at half time before St. Clair committed 24 C'ville at Hazel Park, 7 p.m. going on a 16-3 run to open turnovers to Schoolcraft's Mercy at Ladywood, 7:30 p.m. the half and take a 38-31 . eight. Wednesday, Feb. 1 advantage with 12:46 to CORNERSTONE 73, Arbor Prep at HVL, 7 p.m. play... MADONNA 65: Melissa Thursday, Feb. 2 GIRLS Luth. W'sld at U South, 7 p.m. ^—in St. Clair (11-10,44) Veltkamp scored a game-high Continued from page B1 25 points to lead Corner HVL at Taylor Baptist 7 p.m. came back to tie the game stone University (14-9,7-4) to Friday, Feb. 3 came in the third with ah 11-7 scoring at 40-all with 8:44 remain- ' Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Wayne at John Glenn, 5;30 p.m. ing, but Charlise Slater's Conference win Wednesday Churchill at Franklin, 7 p.m. margin, including a key basket from night at Madonna University Salem at Stevenson, 7 p.m. reserve guard Micah Mecks to make it baseline jumper with 2:00 (7-13,4-7). Luth. North at C'ville, 7 p.m. 33-24 with 1:17 left. to go gave the Lady Oce Janae Trombley added 14 and Ladywood at DC, 7:30 p.m. "She's a freshman, and she was the lots the lead, 55-52. Samantha Flietstra chipped in MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS number 12 girl when we started the sea The Skippers then' ;. with 11 for the Golden Eagles, Monday, Jan. 30' who led 40-33 at halftime. . • Schoolcraft College at son," Kovatch said. "She's slowly moved closed to within one and Michelle Lindsey came off the Marygrove JV, 5:30 p.m. her way up and now she's getting sig had the ball when Jasmine ' bench to lead the Crusaders • " Wednesday, Feb. 1 nificant minutes. She's a ninth-grad Bell was called for travel-, with 19 points. Siena Heights at MU, 7:30 p.m.1 er. She's what we're building for in the ing with 15 seconds left. Kaylee McGrath (Livonia Ste- S'craft at Kirtland, 7:30 p.m. . venson) added 14 points and > Saturday, Feb. 4 future. She comes in there and is play Schoolcraft's Diamond , nine rebounds, while Becca Madonna at Concordia, 3 p.m.' ing hard. She's getting better and better Tolliver hit the first of two Wctjcinski and Erin Bentley - - Wayne Co. at S'craft, 3 p.m. every day. It's awesome to have her on foul shots with just eight finished with 11 and 10 points, WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS the team." ..•'• seconds remaining, but respectively. Wednesday, Feb. 1 missed the second, only MU shot a respectable 41.4 S'craft at Kirtland, 5:30 p.m. Mack's three-pointer just 42 seconds percent from the floor (24-' MU at Siena Hts., 7:30 p.m. into the fourth quarter cut the deficit to to have teammate Ash- > of-58), but committed 26 . Saturday, Feb. 4 33-29, but the Chiefs simply couldn't get ley Beemon secure the turnovers. Concordia at Madonna, 1 p.m. over the hump even though Glenn went Wayne Co. at S'craft, 1 p.m. PREP HOCKEY i scoreless for the first 5:10. Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Baskets by ShaKeya Graves (seven PREP BOWLING RESULTS Franklin vs. Dexter points) and Abbey Wright (six points) at Edgar Arena, 8 p.m. • _. down the stretch secured the win for Churchill vs. Brighton , BOYS DUAL RESULTS ; Central. at Kensington I.H., 7 p.m. " the Rockets. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 21 GIRLS DUAL RESULTS Friday, Feb. 3 ' Canton shot only 23.8 percent for the CANTON 9 WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 16 Churchill vs. Stevenson game (10-of-42) and committed 12 turn Jan. 25 at Super Bowl CANTON 15 at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. ' overs, including four in the fourth quar John Glenn scorers: Jordan Jan. 25 at Super Bowl Saturday, Feb. 4 ter. Homes, 191-258-449; Steven John Glenn scorers: Olivia Churchill vs. Plymouth White, 190-203-393; Mark Kass- Cabildo, 181-171-352;Jessica at Arctic Edge, 5:30 p.m. ab, 186-200; Daniel Ammons, Pate, 166-157-323; Caity Lenard, »Mack was 4-of-19 from the field, but Ladywood vs. Canton 193; Mitch Dean, 178; Thomas 177-129-306; Sara Aulidge, 167; in her defense, she did not practice all OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO at Arctic Pond, 7:30 p.m. Brusseau, 166; split score, 140. Montana Graszak, 125; split John Glenn's Joslyn Massey (right) collides PREP WRESTLING . week. She did hit 8-of-9 free throws. Team totals: 873-1,032-1,905 score, 113-147-260. Team to Wednesday, Feb. 1 Canton's next best scorer was Paige for the loose ball with Canton's Kiara Sch (11 points); Baker games: 222- tals: 804-729-1,533 (15 points); Clarenceville Quad, 5:30 p.m. neider during Friday's KLAA South Division 192-414 (10 points). Baker games: 152-150-302 (0 Aresco with six. KLAA crossovers, 5:30 p.m. 1 points). "One of our problems when we get encounter. ' Canton scorers: Mike Thursday, Feb. 2 . stuck or in a jam, everybody else just Richards, 183-223-406; Aaron Canton scorers: Charlotte Luth. W'sld at Clawson, 6 p.m. Madsen, 218-179-397; Josh Po- Zimmer, 189-159-348; Bri Bailey, . Saturday, Feb. 4 kind of stops and stands and watch sen, 184-149-333; Kurt Kowolski, 146-153-299; Jessica Holowicki, Summit Tourney, 9 a.m. es everyone else," Canton coach Bri 170-156-326; Alex Champagne, 147-143-290; Kim A'Hern, lose, it's usually within three or four KLAA Tourney at EMU, TBA. 214; Gary Barrett, 146. Team 148-135-283; Beth Stark, 144; an Samulski said. "Robyn tried to make points, or usually one or two. It's a nice BOYS SWIMMING totals: 90-921-1,822 (9 points); Amber Holly, 133. Team totals: plays... but we've got to get better with margin against an excellent team like Thursday, Feb. 2 Baker games: 159-183-342 (P 774-723-1,497 (5 points); Baker Canton at Churchill, 6:30 p.m. that. It boils down to the same thing it that." points). games: 154-158-312 (10 points). did last game — the ability to pass and Canton may get another crack at Franklin at Plymouth, 6:30 p.m. Dual match records: John Dual match records: John N'ville at Stevenson, 6:30 p.m. catch under pressure. . ( . -' their South Division rival once the Glenn, 12-0 overall, 9-0 KLAA Glenn, 8-4 overall, 7-2 KLAA Wayne at John Glenn, 6:30 p.m. "And Glenn's a great team. They're KLAA playoffs begin. Central Division; Canton, 6-4 Central Division; Canton, 1-8 . GIRLS GYMNASTICS athletic. They can shoot the ball. I "Glenn puts you in tough positions overall, 5-3 KLAA Central. overall, 1-6 KLAA Central. Thursday, Feb. 2 thought our kids' effort was outstand and makes you play a little faster and WAYNE MEMORIAL 21 WAYNE MEMORIAL 21 Livonia Blue vs. Salem • PLYMOUTH 9 PLYMOUTH 9 at Churchill H.S., 6;30 p.m. ing. At times our execution wasn't put a little pressure on you," Samuls Jan. 25 at Super Bowl Jan. 25 at Super Bowl ' Saturday, Feb. 4 great. That credit goes to John Glenn, ki said. "We're going to have to get bet Wayne scorers: Elliot Arnold, Wayne scorers: Lorissa Willet, Canton Invitational, 9 a.m. their players and what they do on the ter at handling that stuff. I'm going to 241-193-434; Shane Ram- 226-156-382; Tiffany Markham, PREP BOWLING 177-151-328; Kira Leach, 149- baldo, 200-171; Zack Huffman, " Monday, Jan. 3b court." have to find a way to keep working on it. 174-323; Tiffany Ozog, 138-104- 159-183-342; Kody Wojewski, Ladywood vs. Gabriel Richard ' To try and simulate what Glenn does in 242; Sarah Shurge, 107-129-236. Glenn, meanwhile, made 16-of-44 156-149-305; Austin St. Peter, at Woodland Lanes, 3:30 p.m. Team totals: 797-714-1,511 (17 shots from the floor (36.3 percent) and practice is not an easy thing. I'm going 160; Matt Mikulec, 142. Team (3:30 p.m. at Super Bowl) atotals: 898-856-1,754 (11 points); Baker games: 114-155- had 13 turnovers. to have to come up with a way to simu Clarenceville vs. Plymouth . points); Baker games: 225-230- 269 (4 points). Wednesday, Feb. 1 "This is probably one of the biggest late that kind of pressure and hopefully 455 (10 points). . Plymouth scorers: Caitlyn (3:30 p.m. at Westland) margins of victories against Canton get another shot at them in the confer Plymouth scorers: Evan Webb, 208-147-355; Emily Fraser, v Clarenceville vs. Northville. that I can remember," Kovatch said. ence tournament." Grimme, 183-191-374; Ryan , • 176-150-326; Megan Bianck, John Glenn vs. Salem. "They've only lost five or six games the Riva, 193; Burhan Yaish, 191; Eric 146-144-290; Tiffany Patterson, Wayne vs. Canton. Thompson, 178; Rob Korstjens, 132-137-269; split score, 94-112- last five or six years, and when they do bemonsehometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 Friday, Feb. 3 160; split scores, 168-136-304, 201. Team totals: 756-690- Ladywood vs. Divine Child 153-143-296. Team totals: 1,446 (3 points); Baker games: at Sterling Lanes, 3:45 p.m. 842-854-1,656 (9 points); Baker- 161-141-302 (6 points). . Saturday, Feb. 4 games: 161-168-329 (0 points). Dual match records: Wayne, Mercy Tournament Dual match records: Wayne, 2-9 overall, 2-6 KLAA Central at Drakeshire Lanes, 10 a.m. BOYS SWIM RESULTS 9-2 overall, 6-2 KLAA Central; Division; Plymouth, 4-7 overall, GIRLS COMPETITIVE CHEER Plymouth, 4-7 overall, 2-7 KLAA 2-6 KLAA Central. Sunday, Jan. 29 DUAL MEET RESULTS 22.97; 2. Dave Vader (WJG), (Petr Orzech, Josh Farrough, CHSL at Ladywood, 1 p.m. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 94 24.09; 3. Stone (WJG), 24.9. Jenderat, Cody Hodges), 1:44.46. Saturday, Feb. 4 CANTON 92 1-meter diving: 1. Ryan 100 backstroke: 1. Zhang (Q, Southgate Invitational, 10 a.m. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Kilgore (0, 215.65 points; 2. 53.09; 2. Joey Wakeford (WJG), GIRLS GYMNASTICS KLAAatHartland,TBA. Canton (Adrian Simion, Victor Ainsworth Orr (WJG), 164.90; 3. 56.36; 3. Kyle Bindas (Q, 1:07.81. TRI-MEET RESULTS Raymond (BU), 9.35; 2. Peterson PREP SKIING Zhang, Jay Jin, Mike Carlson), Sean Taylor (WJG), 163.45. 100 breaststroke: I.Alex ' TEAM SCORES: 1. Birmingham (MHL), 9.1;3. Olson (Blue), ... Wednesday, Feb. 1 1:43.14; 2. John Glenn (Joey 100 butterfly: 1. Josh Wak Bourdreau (Q, 1:11.71; 2. Ste Unified, 136.90; 2. Livonia Blue, 8.75; 4. Hogan (Blue), 8.7; 5. Ladywood vs. W. Bloomfield Wakeford, Tim Green, Jake eford (WJG), 59.52; 2. Jonathan vens (WJG), 1:13.26; 3. Moran 136.05; 3. Madison Heights Moosekian (BU), 8.5. at Alpine Valley, 3:30 p.m. i Ferguson, Nick Stone), 1:50.4; 3. Marceau (Q, 1:05.34; 3. Matt (WJG), 1:14.29. Lamphere, 39.15. Floor exercise: 1." Andrea ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Friday, Feb. 3 , ' John Glenn (John Kukulka, Nick Gran (Q, 1:05.94. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Can- • INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Irvine (Blue) and Raymond : Plymouth Whalers at Sarnia, Stevens, Jacob Burcicki, Josh 100 freestyle: 1. Siniion (O, ton (Jin, Simion, Joy, Zhang), Vault: 1. Haley Olson (Blue), (BU) 9.2 each; 3. Maddy Reem Jendrat), 1:56.5. A '• ; 50.68; 2. Joey Wakeford (WJG), 3:28.73; 2. John Glenn (Josh 9.2; 2. Alex Kitz (Blue), 8.95; 3. (BU), 9.0; 4. (tie) Kitz (Blue) and 7 p.m. 200 freestyle: 1. Jin (Q, 50.89; 3. Carlson (0,51.08. Wakeford, Vader, Jack Ferguson, Sydney Moosekian (BU), 8.7; 4. Moosekian (BU), 8.95 each. i Saturday, Feb. 4 1:50.16; 2. Josh Wakeford 500 freestyle: 1. Jin (Q, 4:58.1; Joey Wakeford), 3:39.79; 3. John Justin Peterson (MHL); 5. (tie) Sa . All-around: 1. Peterson (MHL), Windsor vs. Plymouth Whalers (WJG), 1:52.75; 3. Aaron Alholin 2. Jake Ferguson (WJG), 5:06.89; Glenn (Farrough, A. Alho mantha Siegel (BU) and Jennifer 35.15; 2. Kitz (Blue), 34.50; 3. at Compuware Arena, 7 p.m. ( na (WJG), 2:05.48.- 3. Alholinna (WJG), 5:45.76. linna, Brad Alholinna, Hodges), Kendall (BU), 8.6 each. Raymond (BU), 34.80; 4. (tie) TBA - time to be announced. • 200 individual medley: 1. 200 freestyle relay: 1. John 3:50.46. - ' Uneven bars: 1. Kendall (BU), Moosekian (BU) and Kendall Victor Zhang (Q, 1:57.7; 2. Jake Glenn (Stone, Stevens, Vader, Dual meet records: John 8.8; 2. Peterson (MHL), 8.75; 3. (BU), 34.35 each; 5. Olson (Blue), Ferguson (WJG), 2:20.28; 3. Tim . Josh Wakeford), 1:37.73; 2. Can Glenn, 5-0 overall, 3-0 KLAA Kitz (Blue), 8.65; 4. Moosekian' 33.80. Moran (WJG), 2:25.57. ton (Carlson, Josh Joy, Jay Krebs, South Division; Canton, 2-1 (BU), 8.2; 5. Hogan (Blue), 8.15. Livonia Blue's dual meet 50 freestyle: 1. Carlson (C), Simion), 1:38.48; 3. John Glenn KLAA South. Balance beam: 1. Tessa record: 5-2 overall. online at hometownlife.com LOGAL- SPORTS^ Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 29,2012 (WL) B3 KLAA GIRLS HOOPS Rally caps Spartans clamp down on Lions seven, respectively, for the Churchill, Wayne out wins KLAA Central Division nine rebounds. Chargers. girls basketball leader . Plymouth made 12-of-1£ foul 12 points Friday as hostWayne Damien Quarles and Sam Stevenson was ll-of-16 shots, including 4-for-4 in the Duane Scott scored nine Memorial (S-5,3-3) rallied in the Brown scored 16 and 10, re Livonia Stevenson played from the foul line, while fourth period. of his 13 points in the deci fourth quarter to beat Livonia spectively,. for the Trojans, who lockdown defense Friday South Lyon (5-7,24) went "We played really, really sive fourth quarter as Livo- . Franklin (2-9,1-5) in a KLAA trailed 29-19 at halftime and night en route to a 40-18 10-for-19. ... well and fought hard," said. nia Churchill rallied for a South Division dash. 51-25 after three quarters. victory at South Lyon. - The Spartans also held' Churchill first-year coach Matt "We'd have been better if we ' The Trojans made 19-of-30 free McCowan, whose team was 35-32 KLAA South Division hit free throws," said Wayne throws, while the Driving Eagles The Spartans, who South Lyon's top scorer 8-of-15 from the free throw boys basketball win Friday coach Mike Schuette, whose hit5-of-10. improved to 9-2 over Gabrielle Williams, who line. , night at Plymouth. team made only 6-of-21, but GREENHILLS47,LUTH. all and 5-1 in the Central, fouled out in the third "We froze up a little bit and The Chargers, who outscored Franklin 18-9 in the WESTLAND 44: Andrew jumped out to a 19-7 first- quarter, under double- turned the ball over a little bit final period. "We were down Khouri's 22 points was the differ digits. in the fourth quarter. We just improved to 5-6 overall and eight in the second half, but we ence Friday as Ann Arbor Green- half lead and put it away have to learn how to win." 24 in the division, trailed by finally started putting pressure hills (5-5,5-3) downed host with a 13-5 third-quar PLYMOUTH 39, WAYNE 54, FRANKLIN on them, we picked up the Lutheran High Westland (6-5, ter run. CHURCHILL 37 (OT): Kylie 35: Sophomore Ashley Bland . as many as 13 in the third Robb made an off-balance ' quarter before making a tempo and scored on some 5-3) in.a Michigan Independent "The defense was great, pumped in a game-high fast-breaks." Athletic Conference game. layup with only two seconds 21 points Friday as Wayne spirited comeback with a just awesome," Steven remaining in regulation to Memorial (4-8, 2-4) knocked Franklin got 13 points and nine Dawson Davenport led the send the game into overtime 13-2 final period run. ' rebounds from 6-foot-7 senior , Warriors, who were outscored son coach Jen Knoph off visiting Livonia Franklin and eventually propel the - (1-11, 0-6) for the second time "We played 10 differ-' center Jake Barham. Senior for ' 12-8 in the final quarter, with said. "And we're coming Wildcats (8-4,4-2) to a KLAA ward Tommy Smith added seven nine points. around on the offensive this season in a KLAA South ent guys in the third quar South Division victory Friday Division encounter. ter and the starters got - and Jake Erme had six. Greenhills made 20-of-28 free end. We're starting to jell at Livonia Churchill (4-7,1-5). The Patriots made only 1&-of-43 throws, while Lutheran West- Tiara Childers chipped in with the message," Churchill shots form the floor (37 percent) land made just 10-of-20. and we're getting good Robb finished with a game- , 12 points for the victorious Ze high 13 points, while team coach Jim Solak said. "We and 8-of-14 free throws (57 HVL 71, MACOMB 36: Soph- looks." bras, who outscored Franklin mate Shelby Cheston chipped were able to put pressure percent). ' omore Ryan Schaffer poured in 29-16 in the second half- Senior guard Jorden in with 10. Alexis Smith and Julie Mag- on them and rebound the STEVENSON 52, S. LYON a game-high 32 points to lead York paced the Spartans 48: On Friday, Boulos Saba Westland Huron Valley Lutheran Churchill, outscored 16-5 in dowski paced the Patriots ball The kids did not give scored eight of his 13 points . (3-8,2-5) to a MIAC Red Division with nine ponits, while the final quarter, got 10 points with 17 and 10 points, respec-, up and it was an incredible ' in the final period to lift host win Friday over host Warren Molly Knoph, Charlesann from Erin Menard. The senior tively. effort I'm proud of the kids. Livonia Stevenson (7-3,3-3) to a . Macomb Christian (0-10,0-8). Roy and Mara Murray center fouled out at the end Wayne connected on 24-of- ' because that just doesn't KLAA Central Division triumph Romero Hardy and Matt Hurst added eight apiece. of regulation (tied at 34-all). 39 free throws (62 percent), over the Lions (7-4,3-3). led the Crusaders with 20 and 14 Julia Szuba and Lindsey while Franklin hit 6-of-11 (55 happen very often at a place Dusablon added eight and Billy Bonnano's triple with points, respectively. Murray also grabbed percent). like Plymouth." only 15 seconds left gave the The Hawks made 7-of-16 foul Scott's triple with just Spartans a two-point lead and shots, while Macomb Christian under a minute left gave the Saba nailed a pair of free throws hit5-of-10. to clinch the victory. WASHTENAW 56, HVL Chargers a two-point cush-. Junior guard Josh Campbell 46: In a non-conference game tenders in the state," the Stevenson ion and Jaylin Freeman fol paced Stevenson with 14 points. Thursday, host Saline Washt SPARTANS coach said. "He's been that a number of lowed with a free throw enaw Christian (5-6) got 15 "We had some guys step up," Continued from page B1 years. He's just solid, and he'll be suc with 17 seconds remaining said Stevenson coach Brandon points from Brian Stout to down cessful at the next level. to secure the win. Sinawi. "It was a tough game, Westland Huron Valley Lutheran '• "You've got to get shots and get them but offensively and defensive (2-8). - . Torolski for slashing. Brendan Swanson scored we were terrific' Trent Shelby and Josiah Donat Wojtala also robbed J.D. Byrne on a at the net. You hope you get a bounce a team-high nine for Plym Joe Remstad led South Lyon added 11 arid 10 points, respec shot from point-blank range during the here and there. We did it and you just outh (4-7,24). with 13 points.- tively, for the Wildcats, who led period with eight minutes left. • have to execute it." Churchill made lfrof-15 UNIV. HIGH 64, CVILLE 39: 31-15 at halftime.' "When we're not scoring a lot of goals, The last two meetings between the Trevon Boyd tallied 15 points Ryan Schaffer scored 26 for the free throws, while the Wild and Jason Penn chipped in with Hawks, who made only 8-of-18 we've got to kill what we can," veteran two teams had ended in draws. cats hit only l-of-2. 13 as Femdale University High free throws. Trenton coach Mike Turner said. "That "We've had a good history of play WAYNE 48, FRANKLIN 44: (9-3) rolled to a victory Friday at. : Washtenaw Christian con was in effect a penalty kill. We were ing Stevenson," Turner said. "We enjoy Dezmon Burleigh, Juawn Snipes home over Livonia Clarenceville nected on only 11-of-23. good. We had to do what we had to do." playing them. They're well-coached and and Jordan Lowry each tallied (3-9). Stevenson's Mike Kanitra made 27 j generally a fast team. Last two years saves, while Wojtala was had 24. we've played, it's been tied. It's good to "A bounce here or there, a goal here or finally resolve one of them this time." there, and it's a different hockey game," Stevenson's schedule didn't get any ROCKETS But I didnt do it by myself, I did it with my Mitchell said. "Give him all the credit easier. The Spartans returned to the ice teammates and I'm proud of them." in the world. The kid stood tall when he Saturday night at Edgar to face Novi- Continued from page B1 The game had a promising start for Red- had to and they buried them when they Detroit Catholic Central, ranked No. 1 in Glenn and you dont play a full 32 minutes, dy"s group. A 7-0 run in the first two min- > needed to." < . . \ •' Division 1. . ... if s going to cost you," said Reddy, whose utes featured a trey by Adams (13 points) When Turner was quizzed if Wojta One of CC's two losses this season. team dropped to 9-3 overall and 4-2 in the from the left flank. la was the Trojans' glue, he said simply: came against Trenton as Wojtala turned divisioa But pressure defense, quickness and size "He's a four-year guy and started the in a spectacular performance. He was referring to the second quarter, down low by the Rockets enabled that lead last three. He was a Dream Team (All- "It was a real good hockey game," where the game turned around thanks to to slowly evaporate. Stater) his sophomore year. Your obser Mitchell said. "Trenton is such a high- the physical play of John Glenn senior for Covile was a big reason with his penchant vation is correct.". quality opponent. They're just good and ward Eric Covile (22 points, 11 rebounds). for getting position in the paint and either Mitchell, a former goaltender himself, they bring it every night. We knew we "The second quarter was pretty bad, but snagging rebounds or depositing the ball also gave kudos to the Trenton senior had to give a good effort tonight." it had a lot to do with Glenn," Reddy said. • into the basket netminder. ^ "They have a lot of good guys, they^re well- "Blake Wojtala is one of the best goal- bemons©hometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 coached, they move the ball Rockets roll "(Junior guard Nick) Daniels is hard to * Canton held on to a 14-10 edge in the final guard and Covile was a beast tonight Our moments of the opening quarter, but a tri urgency wasnt as good in the second quar ple by Desmond Cervera (eight points) at ter as it was at the start We kind of lost that the horn cut the lead to a point and gave the urgency, that energy, that edge." • Rockets the fuel they needed to keep flying John Glenn kept up the heat in the third inthesecond. "•,".' * ' quarter, It was all John Glenn in that quarter. Get Young praised his former player for the ting it started was 6-6 forward James Pruitt way the Chiefs did not fold after falling into with a jumper to put the Rockets in front what looked like an inescapable hole. A stop-and-pop by Baumgart from the It was a 49-30 John Glenn lead early in the side of the key briefly reinstated Canton's final quarter, but the host Chiefs started hit lead at 16-15, with 6:30 to go in the half. ting triples from all over the court But thaf s when John Glenn took control. "We got all the way back up the hill," Red- Covile outmuscled Baumgart for an offen dysaid. sive board and scored on a putback, adding But Daniels (17 points, 11 boards) and a tack-on foul shot to make it 18-16 Rockets. Covile, among others, lit enough of a fuse to A long gun from the left wing by Dan- ' keep the Rockets from crash-landing. iels rattled around and dropped in for a 21- "He's a horse, he's been working his tail off 161ead to do better in everything he's trying to do The onslaught continued unabated with in his life," Young said about Covile. "Li the Isaac Everette (seven points) draininga CHRYSLEH , i=5r Jeep (p •»**•• classroom he's getting better, his attitude's trey, and hitting a jumper at the buzzer to ODC5 gotten a ton better, he's a great teammate. put the Rockets up 30-16 at halftime. v 2012 DODGE DURANGO 2012 CHRYSLER "And he was unbelievable tonight. He Meanwhile, Canton missed four straight SXTAWD made some plays that were out of this ' free throws, which didnt help the home 200 TOURING world." ' '•. side cope with John Glenn's rally. 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' 1 halftime and outscored HVL all and 3-2 in the Central, Thompson finished with 18 17-10 in the third quarter to ] also got 12 points from points, while Oestreich added take an 11-point lead going junior Kiley Gorski and 13 for the Gryphons. into the fourth. > Senior center Amanda "We made a nice push in the 2012 CHRYSLER 2012 DODGE 10 points apiece from ' Terranella scored 17 points fourth quarter (18-10), but it Andie Anastos and Mor and grabbed eight rebounds was too little too late," Ruth TOWN & COUNTRY JOURNEY SXT gan Chops. for the Warriors, who were ; said. "We got into some seri TOURING outscored 19-10 in the.final ous foul trouble early, which STK#D12J046 Anastos also had five period. STK#C12T003' became a hardship all game." SALE PRICE steals and five assists, • "It is a one point game at UNIV. 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Ann Arbor Rd. * sively and it was a good WASHTENAW 52, HVL 49: after one quarter, but was We Service All Main St overall effort," said Lady- Senior Becca Grimes scored "outscored 13-3 in the second Makes & Models Plymouth, Ml 48170 * wood coach Anthony 24 points Thursday night to period. Open Mon. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues. 9 a.m-8 p.m. power host Saline Washtenaw Wed. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Ashley Murphy also chipped I - Coratti, whose team made An n Arbo r Rd . Christian Academy (6-4) past I-275 Frl.9a.m.-6p.m., Sat10a.m.-3p.m. 22-of-31 free throws. in with seven points. Westland Huron Valley Luther Clarenceville was 5-of-9 from "The kids played hard an (1-9) in a non-conference . the foul line, while the Driving game. ' . and shared the ball." • Eagles made 2-of-6. iVwuwiiftw Nnwcnm toM *M mm i *tor »1 2 MY. M IMM n «M*«.lNM Ken and Syl via Hinzman Patriots honor late mat assistant unveil the new"Brian Hinzman By Ed Wright his high school soccer coach to On July 27,2007, Hinzman Memo Observer Staff Writer stay in shape during the off-sea dr&wned while on a white-water rial Record i son, the hard-working Hinzman rafting vacation with some of his Board" Sporting a black T-shirt, a Metal- , molded himself into one of Garden life-long friends. The tragedy hit Wednesday lica necklace and shoulder-length City's best-ever matmen, earning the local wrestling community hard. night in hair, Brian Hinzman made quite an All-State honors at 171 pounds his . "After Brian's death, we found the Livonia impression at his first Garden City senior season. out how many lives Brian actual-, Franklin High School wrestling practice in Following a year of wrestling ly touched in a positive way," Ken High School 1995. ' at Eastern Michigan University, Hinzman said. "He inspired a lot of gymnasium. Appearance-wise, the free-spir- ' Hinzman joined forces with his for people." • • '.' The board's ited, soccer-loving freshman may mer high school wrestling coach On Wednesday night, the legacy' namesake, not have fit in right away. when he took over a floundering of the one-time long-haired, Metal- a former But once he hit the mats, the program at Livonia Franklin. lica-loving free spirit was forev wrestling makings of an incredible legacy The coach's name: Dave Chio- er memorialized with the unveil standout was forged. la, who has become one of the most ing of the "Brian Hinzman Memo at Garden "At Brian's first practice, the successful wrestling mentors in rial Record Board", which hangs on City High coach told a few of his best wres the Observerland area. a wall in the Livonia Franklin High School and a tlers, 'Make (Hinzman) quit'," Ken With Hinzman serving as one of School gymnasium. -...'./ admired as Hinzman, Brian's dad, recount his top assistants^ Chiola quickly In honor of Hinzman, the board sistant coach ed with a chuckle Thursday night. turned the Patriots from a one-win will list all of the school's signify at Franklin, "No matter what they threw at him team to a district champion. cant wrestling records and state- passed away j placers. tragically in though, Brian just kept coming "Brian worked as a bartender ' a drowning back for more. and he did some other things dur "It was a very nice ceremony," accident in "After a few days of practicing, ing those years," Ken Hinzman . said Ken Hinzman, who helped , ., 2007.' the brother of the head coach told recalled, "but when people asked ' pull the curtain away to reveal the him, 'The kid with the hair is going him'what he did, he'd tell them, ' board along with his wife, Sylvia. to be your best wrestler.'" 'I'm a wrestling coach.' That's how "It shows how much Brian meant After trying but for wrestling proud he was of what he was doing to the program. He would have only in response to a request from atFranklin." lovedit." PREP WRESTLING RESULTS MAT Before the meet, a dedica tion was held to unveil the Continued from page B1 new Brian Hinzman Record DUAL MATCH RESULTS Dual match records: Wayne, 11-1 King (M) dec. Tyler Casteels, 2-1. . Jan. 25 at Livonia Franklin overall, 4-1 KLAA South Division; NOVI49 •••• • could beat us, and that's what Board in memory of the late WAYNE MEMORIAL 36 Franklin, 15-3 overall, 4-1 KLAA ' LIVONIA STEVENSON 16 I Wayne is. They not only beat ' Franklin assistant coach LIVONIA FRANKLIN 31 South. Jan. 25 at Stevenson us where we have holes, they , (2001-07), who passed away 103 pounds: Jack Newa (LF) pinned WAYNE MEMORIAL 47 103 pounds: Dan Denova (N) . beat us where we had good July 27,2007, due to a drown Jake Preiss, 1:58; 112: Tyler Mul MELVINDALE25 decisioned Marco Lytwyn, 11-9; 112: kids. Give Wayne a lot of cred ing accident while on vaca ligan (WM) won by major decision 103 pounds: Moe Yousef (M) Andrew Park (N) pinned'Emmanuel over Nick Robertson, 15-5; 119: Dan pinned Jake Preiss, 0:47; 112: Ramsey Austin, 1:30; 119: Kelsey Larken (N) it. They came in hungry and tion. Martinez (LF) p. Joseph Frazee, 0:45; Yousef (M) decisioned Tyler Mulligan, won by void; 125: Evan Davis (N) p. aggressive and we did not Hinzman was a 1999 Gar 125: Tim Way (WM) dec. Anthony 16-9; 119; Tim Oskarek (M) p. Joseph ' Darren Tran, 3:53; 130: Alejandro respond." ; den City High grad and wres-, Berrelez, 13-7; 130: Gabe Martinez • Frazee, 0:24; 125: Tim Way (WM) won Albuerne (N) won by major dec over • tier who was a two-time state (LF) won by major dec. over Devon by disqualification over Ryan Large- Corey Davis, 15-5; 135: Kody Roy , Gabe Martinez (130) also Adams, 15-5; 135: Michael Nicholson Agae; 130: Andrew Barron (M) won (LS) dec. Giddani Albuerne," 9-7; 140: won by major decision, while . placer. (WM) p. Kenneth Steele, 1:47; 140: by major dec. over Michael Nicholson, Austin Harris (LS) won by void; 145: Nick Frazier (152) also won on "Then, we had a lot of alum Jordan Atienza (LF) p. Kevin Marz, 9-1; 135: Luiz Perez (M) dec Devon Samer Shebak (LS) won by major dec a decision. , ni there for our record board 0:43; 145: Allen Parker (WM) won Adams, 5-2; 140: Allen Parker (WM) over Ben Wright 21-12; 152: Fairman by major dec. over Tyler Solnikowski, p. Xavier Ortiz, 1:09; 145: Michaeil , Kian (N) dec Connor Vaughan, 6-0; "This is one of the more dis unveiling and I was sorry that 16-6; 152: Nick Frazier (LF) dec. Sharif Hood (WM) p. Matthew Nasceif, 160: Ben Landry (NO p. Joe Carroll, appointing losses I've had they had to watch that," Chio Hegazi, 6-3; 160: Sam Ekanem (WM) 0:36; 152: Sharif Hegazi (WM) p. Ross 1:16; 171: Jake Dobras (N) p. Jacob since I've been here," Chiola la said. "They must think that dec. Avery Opperman, 7-3; 171: Lucas Ladach, 0:29; 160: Sam Ekanem (WM) Kelley, 0:49; 189: Zach Roush (N) p. said. "It's very embarrassing Franklin wrestling is oh its Hofbauer (WM) won by major dec. won by technical fall overZachary . Brad Scott, 3:46; 215: Justin Michael way down. I'm interested to over Allen Steele, 15-5; 189: Devin Freeman, 17-2; 171: Lucas Hofbauer N) won by major dec. over Joe Scott, • . to watch my guys go out there Korzetki (WM) p. Matt Home, 4:23; (WM) p. Scott Carpenter, 1:02; 189: 10-2; 285: Jacob Range (LS) dec'. Jimi and just get manhandled, The see how we'll respond to this ' 215: Dimitrus Renfroe (WM) p. Ryan Devin Korzetki (WM) p. Kyle Blevins, ' Keller, 10-6. ' fact that it was for the divi loss." Simmons, 3:05; 285: Omar Haymour 0:46; 215: Dimitrus Renfroe (WM) Stevenson's dual match record: sion and possibly the confer (LF) p. Aaron Mauldin, 2:15. p. Roderick Tubbs, 2-1; 285: KaRaun 9-7 overall, 3-2 KLAA Central Division. ence, made it even worse." bemonsehometownlife.com j Check out these exciting Guide to career opportunities! 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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29,2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Local moms turn creative card ideas into cash By Sharon Dargay tXMX.*Cec*Ml^*€KMXt*Ctt; O&E Staff Writer , Kim Murray of Livo nia has what it takes to" help you flirt with your sweetie this Valentine's Day — a smiling pow er strip, happy electrical plug and catchy words of love. • .1. . They all came togeth er on.the Hallmark Val entine's Day card that she designed for an ' online competition. Her winning contest entry, Kim Murray of Livonia took Erika Laszlo of Garden sporting a cartoon of the a light-hearted approach City used a photo of her , love-smitten electrical to designing her Hallmark cupcake-loving daughter, devises, is being sold at card. Her husband and sons Sophie, on the card she Hallmark stores and at named the banana used on designed for Hallmark's other retailers that car the card,'Bentley.' Murray contest. ry the brand. also bought several 'under "You had to create a study' bananas just in case - and inside sentiment fun or flirty card — for the original didn't brown in reads "I feel just rotten him, for her or for any-, the right places. about it." .' one. Two of mine won," "That banana was Murray said. "What they Erika Laszlo of Garden City used a photo of her daughter, Sophie, on her winning entry Jim have been married i so stinking cute, but I do is they pick winners, into a Hallmark greeting card competition. One of her other entries sported a photo of 17 years and have three wanted him to be more maybe 20. And from her son, Ethan, (right). • i boys, ages 13,9 and 5. spotty," Murray said. "I there they pick may "My husband and I couldn't speed up the be 10 store winners. We brainstorm sometimes, rotting any quicker, so found put in November so he can enter, too.". I went to Meijers and that one of my cards is a His birthday card with got four 'understudies.' store winner." a photo of their 13-year- They weren't as cute." The card went on old son at age 5, won one Meanwhile, her hus sale earlier this month. of the challenges last band and sons named Her two other winning year and has been sold the original banana, entries into the greet online. . "Bentley." After search ing card giant's month . "I helped him with the ing for "the perfect ly design challenge — words. He took the pic banana" with just the another valentine and ture. I said, 'you can right about of brown belated birthday wish have that card.' He won spots, Murray photo-, es — are available at on that one, which was graphed Bentley and Hallmark.com. Mur cool." •,•"••':'•'"•' submitted her design ray will learn this spring to Hallmark. The over if the birthday card, Bentley the banana ly-ripe fruit ended up in which sports a photo of / The entire family the trash and she ended a banana with googly weighed in on her last up with a win. eyes, will be released 7 card design, the win Hallmark receives ; into stores in June. ning entry that shows , thousands of entries for Erika Laszlo's win a googly-eyed banana each monthly challenge. ning birthday card also with body parts made Winners receive $250 has a shot at earning a from flexible toy build , and get an additional spot on store shelves. . ing sticks called Benda- $250 if the card is select The Garden City wom roos. The phrase under ed for sale in stores. For an, like Murray, entered Kim Murray of Livonia shows off some winning valentines in Hallmark's card competi the photo says "Your more information visit Hallmark's "Watch What tion. Her cards have been chosen for sale online and in Hallmark stores. birthday slipped past," www.hallmark.com. You Say... Again" com- X . petition that challenged Ethan, 10. She worked first competition — and designers to create as a director of medi a Schwinn bike — when birthday cards without cal equipment at Garden she was 10, by submit t '•> v^""-'j' '"""""""""v"'*r M 'y^pwrftr-" using the words "spe- .... .City Hospital for nearly l; ting "a drawing of Toucan .!»• cial," "party," and "old." • 20 years before taking a , Samj the Froot Loops Her photo card is . job with the University icon, to a Kellogg's con «3-ft being sold at Hallmark. of Michigan's Cardiovas- • test. com. cular Center as a physi She took pottery class "I submitted a hilari cian liaison. es during her years at ous picture of my daugh , "It's funny because I'm Churchill High School ter staring at a cupcake. very much into photog and ended up working in Outside is just the pic raphy. I really enjoy tak radio at WNIC 105.1 FM , ture. Inside it says 'as . ing pictures of the kids. after graduating from soon as they are done I always have a camera Specs Howard School singing, it's just you in my hands," said Lasz- . of Media Arts. She trad and me, cupcake,'" said • lo, who uses a digital ed radio for candles and Lqszlo, describing her Cannon SLR. "\<--i:* sold PartyLite prod winning entry. "I was , •. Laszlo told her daugh ucts for 14 years before so shocked when they ter that her photo is on a becoming an indepen called me. I have sub Hallmark card, but isn't dent consultant for mitted quite a few times certain if Sophie has Scentsy, a company that over the last seven, or thought much about it. sells flameless candles. eight months. Every "She doesn't seem She stumbled on the month is a different to be overly excited. I Hallmark contest site , theme. This is the first think I'm more excited." last year after getting time I've ever won." Laszlo said she may active in blogging. Her submit another design , first entry, for a chal Avid designers this spring. She jots - lenge involving photos • Both women are self- down ideas for both sen of food, didn't make the . taught artists and tend timent and images while. cut. Her second try, for to design cards with at home or while driv the valentine competi photos, rather than illus-. ing. tion, turned up two win trationg. ners. - Laszlo, 41, grew up in From radio to • "Since I have the per Dearborn, is married candles fect soulmate, that was to Bryan and has two easier," she said. Mur children, Sophie, 6 and •'. Murray, 41, won her ray and her husband, Dob WDP Lisirisis.Nfls^a n OA O FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 8:00 PM ^p£&&JjlWUl Rock N'Roll Hall of Famers -I Only Have Eyes For You -I'll Be Home -Mio Amore -Golden Teardrops ShH . 7 LBIDH Pii/iJUjiJ If JJTIMM Tribute to the female divas of Motown FREE Parking O As Seen On PBS Q Meet & Greet the Stars! 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Attendees - accent wall to enhance your must provide their own Assisted Living basic equipment, includ hew borne at Independence ing skates, helmet, mouth Retirement Living guard, knee pads, elbow, Village of Plymouth! pads, and wrist guards. A limited amount of skate ..ry equipment will be avail able for rent ori a first- come, first-served basis. The Masonic Tem INDEPENDENCE ULLAGE OFI'LYMOUTH 1 /• • ' • • . • , ple Drill Hall is home www. SeniorVillages. com A Senior Village Managed Community to Detroit Derby Girls' bouts, but teams practice in Livonia. • For more informa 14707 Northville Road •',.'•'•..• " tion or to register, e-mail the Detroit Derby Girls' AS Independence Plymouth, MI 48170 , Please R.S.VP if you would like human resources depart (734) 453-2600 toJoinusat734-453-2600 ment at hr@detroitder- bygirls.com. Visit the 1 , &H league's Web site at www. -.-rr/..s--^--r-r %&r*"<£r<\ • ^*S2iS5J2£?v?y*s liK **?*? '^•• detroitderbygirls.com. Z&X&&L online at hometownlife.com RELIGI0NI<5AIIENDAR Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 29, 2012 (WGcReLCP) B7 Send items for the religion calen special music and banners cre KIDS OF THE KINGDOM for adults with developmental WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY dar to Sharon Dargay at sdargay® ated by members of the parish. A ' Time/Date: 6:30-7:45 p.m., disabilities and special needs. Time/Date: 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, hometownlife.com. If including a celebration reception will follow Wednesday, Feb. 8 Includes songs, Bible lessons, crafts beginning Sept. 13 \ photo, it must be in jpg format, the service ' and activities, prayer, snacks and Location: South Redford Christian Location: Church of Christ, 15431 attached to the e-mail. fun. ... Contact: (734) 453-0190 / Church, 26505 W. Chicago Road, Merriman, Livonia DEBT FREE Redford Contact: Pastor Scott Sessler at Details: Discussion-based study January (734) 673-2485 or e-mail to pas- Time/Date: 6:30-8:30 p.m. v Details: The church's weekly . f from the Gospel of Luke; pre [email protected] school child care provided FINANCIAL RECOVERY Wednesday, beginning Feb. 1 children's program will present a Valentine's Day party. Children Faith Bible Church Time/Date: 7 p.m., Jan. 31 Location: Farmington Hills Contact: (734) 427-8743 ages 3 years-5th grade may at-. Time/Date: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sun Location: Prince of Peace Lu Church of God, 25717 Power, CLOTHING BANK tend. The children will play games, days through May 8 theran Church, 28000 New Market Farmington Hills Canton Christian Fellowship worship, eat a sweet snack, and Location: 34541 Five Mile, Livonia Road, near 12 Mile and Farming- Details: Financial Peace University Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. learn about God's love. Details: "Four Views of the End ton Road, in Farmington Hills —. Imagine Yourself Debt Free, is fourth Saturday and 5-6:30 p.m. Contact: (313)937-2050 Times" adult study Details: Dave Ramsey's "The a 13-week, video-based study fea second Wednesday Also ongoing: "Life's Healing Great Recovery" is a 13-week, turing Dave Ramsey, that teaches POMEGRANATE GUILD Location: 41711 Joy, between' Choices" Study Group, 6 p.m., bible-based program that teaches how to build wealth, get out of Time/Date: 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Lilley and Haggerty debt and gain financial freedom. Location: Prentis Apartments, 10 fourth Sunday through Septem you to eliminate debt and leave a Details: Canton Christian Fel You may attend the first class for Mile east of Greenfield in Oak ber, is for men and women who lasting legacy. lowship Clothing Bank offers Contact: Register at www. free. Childcare is available Park want freedom from hurts, han Contact: (248) 477-9144 or free clothing (men, women and daveramsey.com or call (248) 553- Details: The Pomegranate Guild gups and habits of the past. visit www.FHChurchofGod.org or children) for those in need 3380 of Southeastern Michigan is a Contact: (734) 464-7990 www.DaveRamsey.com group that studies and creates •' Men's Bible study \ Contact: (734) 404-2480, visit OPEN HOUSE Judaic needlework. Judy Galperin ' Time/Date: Breakfast at 7 a.m. www.CantonCF.org or send e-mail GLAZER INSTITUTE LEC to [email protected] Time/Date: 9:30-1 p.m. Sunday, TURES will lead a Passover table runner and study at 8 a.m. Jan. 29 workshop. Location: Kirby's Coney Island, Time/Date: 9:30 a.m., Feb. 10 FOOD BANK Location: St. Edith Catholic Contact: Judy Galperin at (248) Location: Temple Beth El, 7400 21200 Haggerty, Northville Town New Hope Church School, 15089 Newburgh at Five 661-5337 . Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills ship Time/Date: 5-7 p.m., every Friday Mile, Livonia SPAGHETTI DINNER Details: Rabbi Daniel B. Syme Contact: John Shulenberger at by appointment only Time/Date: 5- 7 p.m. Feb. 10 ' Details: K-8th grade enrollment will talk about "Combating Bul (734)464-9491 • Location: 44815 Cherry Hill, available Location: Good Hope Lutheran lying, Cruelty, Depression and New Life Community Church Canton Contact: (734) 464-1250 or visit Church, 28680 Cherry Hill Road, ; Suicide Among Youth People - A Time/Date: Jobs seminar, 8-9 am. Contact: Call Pastor Ranay Brown www.stedithschool.org - Religious Imperative." Heather Garden City Fridays; reading program for stu to schedule an appointment at OPEN HOUSE Irish, founder and director of The Details: Includes silent auction. dents in grades K-12 and martial (734) 270-2528. MINDS Program, a non- profit Time/Date: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for chil arts instruction, both at 10 a.m. organization that educates teen MOMS 29 dren, 4-11, and free for children Sundays. • agers about mental illnesses and . 3 and under. Tickets available at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Location: 42200 Tyler, Belleville Location: St. Michael the Arch suicide prevention, will continue door. Church angel School, 11311 Hubbard, just the discussion at 10:45 a.m. after Contact: (734) 846-4615 Time/Date: 9:30-11:30 a.m. south of Plymouth Road, Livonia Contact: (734) 427-3660 a brief intermission. Admission is Nicole's Revival second Tuesday, MOPS; 7-8:30 Details: Student-led tours, meet VALENTINE DINNER free Time/Date: 10:30 a.m., Monday- p.m. first and third Thursday, the staff, share refreshments and Time/Date: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Friday MOPSnext. Both programs run conversation with other parents Contact: (248) 851-1100, ext. 3149 Feb. 10 September-May and students. St. Michael's offers GRIEF SUPPORT Location: YWCA Northwest' Location: Nativity United Church Location: 14175 Farmington half or full-day kindergarten,' Branch, 25940 Grand River, west Time/Date: 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, of Christ, 9435 Henry Ruff Road, at • Road, Livonia latch-key programming, and an of Beech Daly, Redford Township Feb. 7 West Chicago Road, in Livonia ' extended curriculum that includes Details: KJV Scripture Reading, Details: Mothers of Preschool- Location: Faith Covenant Church, Details: Full dinner; tickets are $7 1 computer science, art, music, and Communion and Prayer ' ers is aimed at mothers of infants 35415 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills for adults and $4 for children. Spanish Contact: (313) 531-1234 through kindergartners; MOP Details: "From Grief to New Contact: (734) 421-5406 Snext supports mothers of school- Contact: (734) 261-1455, ext. 226; Our Lady of Loretto • Hope," presented by Cathy WIDOWED FRIENDS aged children. Contact: Rebekah www.livoniastmichael.org Time/Date: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mon Clough, director of New Hope Time/Date: Social hour 5 p.m., Creeden at (734) 522-6830 for , i day Center for Grief Support, runs dinner 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 MOPS and Susan Magner at (248)"' February eight weeks. Each session will be Location: Corsi's Italian Restau Location: Six Mile and Beech 478-3643 for MOPSnext details. gin with a talk, followed by small rant, 27910 W. Seven Mile, Livonia Daly, Redford Dunning Park Bible Chapel BETHANY group participation led by trained Details: Widowed Friends, a Details: Scripture study Time/Date: 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Time/Date: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. facilitators. Each person will be peer group offered through the Contact: (313) 534-9000 and third Tuesdays 11 . '• placed in a group with others who Archdiocese of Detroit, welcomes St. Michael the Archangel Location: 24800 West Chicago Location: Elks Lodge, 31117 Plym have had similar loses widowed men and women to at Time/Date: 7-8:30 p.m. the first Road, Redford outh Road, Livonia Contact: (248) 661-9191; tend a social hour and dinner. Cost and third Tuesday. . Details: MOPS is a place where Detail: Stilettoes Dance, "Detroit www.4fcc.org of $14 includes buffet, beverage, Location: School library, 11441 Still DooWops," with music from moms can build friendships, re GRIEF SUPPORT dessert, tax and tip. Pay at the Hubbard, just south of Plymouth 8 p.m.-midnight Cost is $20 arid ceive mothering support, practical Time/Date: 7 p.m. Feb. 29 and door in cash only with the exact Road, Livonia help and spiritual hope. includes beer and pop March 7,14 and 21 amount. Cards, games and conver Details: Catholic author and Contact: Amy at (313) 937-3084 Contact: Chooch at (734) 697- Location: St. Michael's Catholic sation until 9:30 p.m. RSVP by Feb. bible scholar, Gary Michuta, leads or Kristen at (734) 542-0767 7270 Parish, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia 1. No drop-ins a study of Letter to the Hebrews. PET-FRIENDLY SERVICE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Details: Grieving with Great Contact: Cookie at (248) 357-2183 The sessions are open to all, Time/Date: 1 p.m. Sunday Time/Date: Dinner, 6 p.m. Feb. 18; Hope, a four-week grief support or Carol at (248) 946-0300 regardless of their faith or parish Location: Dunk N Dogs, 27911 Eucharist, 10 a.m. Feb. 19 series will offer a prayerful and affiliation . practical approach for individuals Five Mile, Livonia Location: St. John's Episcopal ONGOING Contact: (734) 261-1455, Ext. 200 Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Ply.mouth who are mourning the loss of a Details: All Creatures ULC spon or www.livoniastmichael.org sors the service, which is con Details: The dinner, held at the loved one. Presenters will include CLASSES/STUDY The Rev. Bill Tindall as well John Ward Presbyterian ducted in an informal setting. Pet Summit in Canton, will include, ' Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Sandy O'Shaughnessy from Time/Date: 7 p.m. Mondays blessings are available after the a video presentation, music, Time/Date: 7-8 p.m., second Mon gift drawings, and a ticket for a Good Mourning Ministry. Register Location: Room A101,40000 W. , service. All Creatures ULC de day of the month chance to win a centennial quilt _by calling the church of visiting Six Mile, Northville scribes the gathering as non-de Location: 34567 Seven Mile, be-" and more. The ticket costs $40 Good Mourning Ministry's Web Details: Learner's Bible study is nominational and Christian. Water s te tween Farmington and Newburgh per person. Bishop Wendell Gibbs ' - ,' .., held .•/ is available for dogs roads, Livonia will attend the worship service on Contact: (734) 261-1455; www. Contact: (248) 374-5920 Contact: (313) 563-0162 Feb. 19. The service will include goodmourningministry.net Details: Open Arms Bible class ALL DEALERS PAY THE SAME PRICE FROM SOCIAL SECURITY THE MANUFACTURER - IT'S HOW WE STRUCTURE Many people are subject and has been THE DEAL THAT MAKES IT BEST FOR YOU! wrongly rejected when interviewed on various they apply for Social television programs. Security Disability Both attorney Bieske benefits. 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OMETOWN Offer Expires: 6-30 -12 H WEEKLIES B8 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 29, 2012 online at hometownlife.com View Online Milestones vtfww.hometownIlfe.com -800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Deadlines: Friday 4:1 S p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday ALLEN, LINDA SUE DONNELLY, BRIAN F. HOGG, Age 63, of Canton, passed away Age 61, of Kalkaska County, JOYCE EVELYN January 23,2012. Loving mother, passed away unexpectedly on grandmother, sister, and friend. Saturday, January 4, 2012. He Age 88, of Salem Township, www.casterlinefuneralhome.com was born in Plymouth to the late Michigan, died January 25, 2012. Mac J. and Elizabeth Anne (De- Born Januray ' 29, 1923 in , Waele) Donnelly. Brian graduated Friedenstahl, St. Croix, Virgin from Plymouth High School arid Islands to the Reverend William BALLENTINE, the University of Michigan Law Allen and Joyce Oehler Allen. School. Brian is survived by his She was preceded in death by her RUTH HELENE parents, her sister Marie loving wife of 24 years, Rathann; ' NORRIS, his dear siblings, Kathleen Martin Lancaster and brothers Theodore _ Klebba-fylouland (nee Knade) Allen and Reginald Allen. She is Beloved wife of David George, of of Troy, Mary (Hal) Smith of PATRICK (PAT) Overland Park, Kansas, Tom survived by her husband of 69 Fayetteville, PA, passed away years, William Finaly Hogg Sr. JOSEPH MICHAEL Erin Klebba and Mark Mouland announce their peacefully surrounded by family Donnelly of Canton, and 66, passed away Sunday, January Elizabeth (Dick) Barker of and her four children, Joyce engagement. at Menno Haven, Chambersburg, Diane (James) Grace, William 22, 2012 at Mayo Clinic in The bride-to-be, daughter of Paul and Sue Kleb PA, on 26 January 2012. Born Plymouth; his sister-in-law, Jacksonville, FL after a brief ill Margie Thornton of Williamston; Finlay (Nancy) Hogg Jr., John May 4, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, Earle Hogg and David Richard ness. Pat was a resident of Ponte ba of Livonia, graduated in 2002 from Churchill High Ruth was the daughter of Oscar and many nieces and nephews. Vedra, FL. He was born in School. She earned a BS degree in 2006 and a PharmD He was preceded in death by his (Judy) Hogg. She is also survived' W. Knade and Doris J. Utsch. by her nine grandchildren and Detroit, MI on March 20,1945 to degree in 2010, both from the University of Michigan. Raised in Philadelphia, she lived parents; his ' brother Mac Noelita and Robert Norris, who Donnelly, Jr., who was killed in four great-granddaughters. Evelyn She is employed as a pharmacist in Seattle, Wash. . in Warrington, PA and Farmington was a devoted wife and mother preceded him in death along widi Hills, MI, before retiring to. the line of duty during a bank his brother, Robert T. Norris. He Her fiancS, son of Wes and Antonia Mouland of Livo , robbery in Lansing making him who loved antiquing, reading, Fayetteville, PA in 1996. In lieu of gardening and her many pets. She is survived by his wife and friend, nia, is a 2002 graduate of Churchill High School. He flowers please direct donations to the first Lansing police office to Charlotte Buckey Norris; sons die in the line of duty; and his sis will be remembered for her years earned a BS degree in 2005 and a master's of mechani Otterbein church (801 Park Street, as a Sunday school teacher of four Patrick J. (P.J.) Norris Jr. of Waynesboro, PA. 17268) and/or ter Gail Drouillard. Memorials LaGrange, Ohio, and Brian W. cal engineering in 2007, both from Michigan State Uni- may be given to the VASA Trail year olds at Calvary Baptist the CVBCA (Cumberland Valley Church of Canton, MI, where she (Angi) Norris, and grandchildren • versity. He is employed by Boeing in Seattle, Wash. Breast Cancer Alliance, 1215 Organization, 415 South Union Alyssa and Jacob of St. Charles, Street, Traverse City, MI 49684- also enjoyed her fellowship with A May 2012 wedding is planned in Northviile. Prairie ' Dr., Chambersburg, PA. her Jet Set senior group. Visitation Illinois; sister Mary (John) 17202) in memory of Ruth. Ruth's 2536. Condolences may be left Lockwood of Plymouth, on-line at: www.wolfeoneill.com will be held Monday from 10am life celebrated helping others and until time of the funeral service at Michigan; Aunt Virginia Myles she would also ask mat others do lpm at the Schrader-Howell and family; sister-in-law (Mary something special for someone Funeral Home, 280 South Main Ann); nieces Cathy, Teresa and else in her honor. A memorial Street, Plymouth, with Pastor Patty; and nephew Robert. In Service of Praise will be held at John Shinn of Calvary Baptist addition, Pat leaves behind his Otterbein Church of Waynesboro, Church.officiating. Interment will extended family, the Buckeys: PA, at 3:00pm' on 29 January May be held at Glen Eden Memorial brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; 2012, followed by a meal at the Park, Livonia, MI. In lieu of flow nieces, nephews, great-niece, and church.Interment will be private ers donations may be made to great-nephews whom he loved and at the convenience of the you find Calvary Baptist Church. Share and enjoyed in life; and his true family. Services are under the your special thoughts and memo-.. companion, 'The Colonel', and direction of Bowersox Funeral comfort ries at: www.schrader-howell.com numerous friends across the Home, Waynesboro, PA. Online country; Pat was retired, having condolences may be made at in Family spent his career in sales, most www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com recently with Xerox in Columbus and MHNGiraBOTE. and Boston. Prior to that, he Friends worked and lived for several TOTHEIIHO* years in Caldwell, Ohio where he j-PURMAN, JOSEPH R. raised his sons. Pat was a gradu Jrw, January 22,2012, age 80. YOUR XOTEB ONE ate of Caldwell High School *V B^ Served with the United where he first met his wife, T""**» States Army during the Charlotte. In Caldwell, Pat was a Korean Conflict. Beloved hus . GRADY, SAMUEL MAXTED, member of the St. Stephen's band of Jeanette. Dear father of Age 91, passed away peacefully GEORGE ALLISTER Catholic Church. He enjoyed Savastano-Young Lynn Dowell and Joseph D. Monday, January 23, 2012 at traveling (particularly to Italy Burman. Grandfather of Joseph Waltonwood Assisted Living in July 21, 1920-January 13,2012. George Maxted , with Charlotte), cooking, football, C. (Melana) Burman, Madeline Canton. He was born December golf, working with children and Steven and Elizabeth Savastano of Plymouth are Burman and David M. Burman. 26,1920 in Union City, Tennessee passed away at age 91, from natural causes at the Bentley the elderly, and rooting on the pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh Brother of Shirley Burman, to Samuel M. and Evie (Hayes) Running Redskins of Caldwell Loretta Allen, Nancy McGue and Grady. On October 28, 1939, he Village Care Center in Naples, ter, Angela Marie, to Bryan Michael Young, son of Florida. Born in Western Springs, High School. Memorial services David Burman. Services were married Opal Caksackkar and she will be held in both the Detroit Michael and Dr. Kathryn Young of Canton. - held Wednesday. Contributions preceded him in death in 2005. Illinois, he was the youngest of three children of Evaline Ruth area and in Caldwell (dates TBD). Angela is a 2003 graduate of Canton High and a 2009 suggested to St. John's Musical He is survived by two daughters The family has established a Ministry, The Michigan Humane Laverne (Conrad) Henry of Milan Horner and Frederick John dean's list graduate of Madonna University with a . Maxted. Preceding him in death memorial charitable contribution Society or charity of your choice. and Sue (Clyde) Truesdell of fund in the nalne of Pat Norris (in bachelor's degree in science. She will continue her Pickford, two daughters in-law were his brother Frederick and studies at Oakland University in the nurse anesthetist sister Marillyri Higgins Olmstead lieu of gifts, flowers, etc.) with Sharon Grady of Loveland, CO the American Heart Association. program this fall. She currently works as a registered and Susan Grady of Canton, ten ("Perky"). In the late 1930's the family moved to Greenwich, CT To donate to his memorial fund, nurse in the surgical ICU department at the Detroit grandchildren, 19 great-grand please call 800-242-8721, go to • children, two great-great-grand where George finished high Medical Center. school. He spent a year at Brown http://honor.americanheart.org/ children and sister in-law Vivian site/TR?pxfid=235527&pg=fund~ Bryan, a 2003 graduate of Salem High, studied busi Caksackkar. In addition to his University, took a year off to care for his mother, and then finished _ &fr_id=1030, or www.heart.org ness at Eastern Michigan University while also play wife, he was preceded in death by (giving/donate • now/memorial two sons, Ralph in 1996 and Bill college at Wharton School of ing for their hockey team. He currently owns Niche Business, University of gift/Pat Norris - Heart of gold). in 2011. A funeral service was St. Johns Family Funeral Home Marketing, I AM DETROIT Clothing Co., and Legends held on Friday at Ochalek-Stark Pennsylvania, receiving a Barbershop in Westland. Bachelor's Degree. While in and Crematory of St. Augustine, Funeral Home in Milan with bur FL is handling the arrangements. ial at Marble Park Cemetery. Greenwich, he also worked at the A July 2012 wedding is being planned at Holy Fam- CARROLL, Contributions may be made to Riverside Yacht Club, where his ily Church in Detroit, with a reception at The Italian LYNNE MARIE Hospice of Michigan. ••- interest and skill in sailing devel American Club of Livonia followed by a honeymoon in www.ochalekstark.com oped. He was a member of Sea Age 46, of Traverse City, former Scouts. Mr. Maxted is a combat the Caribbean. ly of Seattle, Washington, died Veteran of World War II, having They plan to make their home in Plymouth. Sunday, January 22, at Munson served in the Pacific from 1943 to Medical Center in Traverse City. 1946 on the PC1231 and the She was born May 18," 1965 in DE449 (destroyer escort USS Pontiac, Michigan to John and Hanna) as Lieutenant and Peggy L. (Bauervic) Carroll. She Commander. He came home, graduated from Marian High married Shirley Hoyt Scott in •' School in .Birmingham, Class of 1949, and moved to Birmingham, VEASEY, JOSEPHINE 1983. Lynne graduated from MI where they had four children. Southern Methodist University Shirley passed away in 1965. He January 23, 2012. Age 84 of with her Bachelors degree and the remarried in 1968, to Jane Cole Livonia. Loving wife of the late University of Phoenix with her Brown who survives him and Clyde. Beloved mother of Tom Masters. Lynne worked in the lives in Naples, FL, where they (Lisa) and the late Brian banking industry. She enjoyed moved in 1992. He was a 36-year (Suzanne). Proud grandmother of cooking, pets, gardening, flowers employee of the Fram Elaina, Evan, Bret (Cristina) arid , and skiing. She was a very artis Corporation, retiring in 1985 as ' Kyle. The Funeral Service was tic person. She is preceded in District Manager, Southeast held on Thursday at Vermeulen death by her father - John Carroll Michigan. In addition to his wife, Funeral Home in Plymouth. . who died in 2011. She is survived Jane, he is survived by his four Memorials may be made to Arbor by her mother - Peggy (Chuck) children: Dodie (John Logsdon) Hospice. To share a memory, Maitland of South Haven, Maxted, McGrady, NC, George please visit: Michigan. One brother - Jeffery Horner (Beth) Maxted, MD, Little vermeulenfuneralhome.com Carroll of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Compton, RI, John (Kathy) and one sister - Jane (Jose) Maxted, North Palm Beach, FL, ZAHARA, IRENE Peruyero of Ridgewood, New and Ellen Maxted Gill, Los ge 90, passed peacefully on Jersey. Two nephews. Visitation Angeles, CA. He is also survived Monday, January 23, 2012 at St. was held- Thursday, January 26 at by his two step-children, Mary's' Hospital in Livonia, the Filbrandt Family Funeral Malcolm (Ann VanderLaan) Michigan. Irene was born in Howery-Padilla-Altamirano Home. Funeral services were Brown, Bloomfield Hills, MI and Detroit, MI in 1922, lifelong res Friday at St. Basil Catholic Gail Brown Chapman, Oxnard, ident of Livonia since 1951. She Darlene Howery and Jorge Padilla-Altamirano Church. In lieu of flowers, CA, along with twelve grandchil retired from the City of Livonia announce their engagement. memorial contributions can be dren and one great-grandchild. Clerk's office in 1989. She is pre The bride-to-be, daughter of Doris Howery of Livo made to South Haven's Hospice HALE, AGNES 'BABE' George A. Maxted was a man of ceded in death by her beloved hus nia and Terrence Howery of Salem Township, graduat at Home, 05055 Blue Star Age 88, January 22, 2012.- strong character, honesty and dili band, the late Michael T. Zahara. Highway, South Haven, MI Beloved wife of the late Donald. gence. He always had a project Survived by her children Sharon ed in 1996 from Stevenson High School in Livonia. She 49090. Burial will take place at Dear mother of Barbara (Craig) around the home, and especially Zahara-Flack, Michael Zahara is currently employed with Bank of America Corp., in Lakeview Cemetery. Kindly share Duncan, Sandy (the late Mike) enjoyed woodwork. He was a (Denise Missale), Robert Zahara, Swedesboro, N.S. your thoughts and memories on Ellinger and the late Thomas life-long golfer, faithfully attend Loreen Zahara. Grandchildren Her f ianc6, son of Maria Teresa Altamirano-Leyva the family's online guest book at (Sharon). Grandmother of two. ing such courses as Twin Beach in Ryan Flack (Jennifer Armbruster), www.FilbrandtFFH.com Great-grandmother of two. Michigan, and Bears Paw in Michael Zahara, Steven Zahara, of Puebla, Mexico, and the. late Alfonso Padilla-Soto, 269-637-0333 Memorial visitation Friday, Naples, FL. He really liked being and Alexann Zahara. Great-grand earned a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering January 27th, 2pm-4pm at the around his family. A service for daughter Madyson Flack. from the Instituto Tecnologico de Puebla. He current John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Mr. Maxted will be held on May Visitation' was held Thursday. ly works as a computer repair technician on weekdays DILLAHA, Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden 27, 2012 at 10am at the First Rosary at 7 p.m. at Harry J Will City (between Ford Road and Presbyterian Church, Birming Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile and a photographer/videographer on weekends; MARY FRANCES Cherry Hill). ham, MI with burial immediately Road, Livonia. Visitation was held A June 2012 wedding is planned at St. Clare of Assisi Age 87, of Mt. Juliet, TN, for Family suggests memorials to following in Greenwood Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Catholic Church in Swedesboro, N.J. merly of Gallatin, TN, passed American Heart Association or Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,. Church, 29015 Jamison, Livonia, away Tuesday, January 24, 2012. the charity of your choice. please send your remembrance in until Mass at 11a.m. Tribute dona Funeral service was Saturday, www.santeiufuneralhome.com his name to Avow Hospice, tions can be made to the St. Jude January 28th, at 1:00 p.m. from 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Children's research . Hospital: the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Naples, FL 34105 www.stjude.org/tributes Home, with Brother Jerry Peace officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Park, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation was It Friday, January 27th 2:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. until time of service. She was born in Sumner County, daughter Ts/Lay) peace of the late Mary Julia and John B. Collins. In addition to her par ents she was preceded in death by her husband Delton Dillaha, son, Daniel Dillaha, granddaughter be wsiti? Billie Jayne and siblings, Gladys, Eleanor, Ruth, Mabel, Irene, Hazel, Harold, Leonard, Bill and Augustyn-Pavlich Ry. She is survived by her chil ?p ou in tip jit dren, Larry Dillaha of Mt. Juliet, James Dillaha and wife Janice of Lauren Marisa Augustyn and Ben Pavlich announce Gulf Breeze, FL, Kenneth their engagement. Dillaha of Garden City, MI, Jane SM The bride-to-be, daughter of Ken and Rita Augustyn Ryder and husband Dave of time of of Plymouth, attended Michigan State University and Gallatin, grandchildren, Khara, Thomas Cooley Law School. She is a trust administra Naomi, Emily, Andrew, Nathan, Jesse, Brooke, Jason, Samantha, tor for J.P. Morgan. Corey, Carrie, Tracey, Jody, & or row. Her f ianc6, son of Scott and Kathy Pavlich of Che Melissa, Jamie,' Ryan, Janess, boygan, attended Michigan State University and is a Jessica, Bradley and Danny, Jr. Online condolences may be sub-. structural engineer for Rocky Structures. mitted at: alexanderfh.info An August 2012 wedding is planned at Henry Ford Museum. B9.(*) SHARON DBRGAY, EDITOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 29,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8833 ' • HOMETOWNLIFE.COM FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Study urges booster seat MEDICALDATEBOOK at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7,14, 21, February and 28 and Thursday, Feb. 2, 9,16 and 23. Fee is $30 per month; for more information use when carpooling GARDEN CITY HOSPITAL call (734) 458-3242. • National Go Red Day: Women's Heart f • Learn how to relax, stretch and breathe Health Forum features cardiologist Dr. Kar while creating balance, strength and flex- , Many parents are more en Wiarda, and an interactive Polynesian ibility for both the body and mind through aerobics class, along with prize drawings, relaxed about booster yoga, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7,14, 21 and 28 seat use when carpooling, giveaways and lunch, 10 a.m.-nobn, Friday, - and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. according to a study con ' Feb. 3 at the Garden City Hospital, Medical ' 1-2,8-9,15-16, 22-23 and 29. Wednesday- ducted by the Universi Office Building, Lower Level Classrooms, Thursday classes are held at the Westland ty of Michigan's C.S. Mott 6245 Inkster Road, Garden City. All events , Specialty Center, 35600 Central City Park- ' Children's Hospital. ' are free. Heart risk assessments will be of way, Westland. Tuesday classes meet at the ' According to the study, fered on site. Seating is limited. Call (734) hospital in Garden City. 458-3248 for reservations.'. • •• most parents report that • Eating Disorders Support Group meets • Healthy Hearts 101 celebrates American they typically require 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1,8,15, 22 and Heart Month. Cardiologist Nizam Habhab . their child to use a life- 29 at the hospital. Call (734) 458-4330 for will discuss heart health at 5:30 p.m. Thurs saving booster seat, but more information. day, Feb. 16 at the Village of Redford, 25300 • Diabetes Self-Management series meets more than 30 percent say Six Mile, Redford.'An exercise physiologist at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21 and 28 and they don't enforce this will be on hand to teach simple exercise Thursday, Feb. 23 and Learn self-care skills rule when their child is techniques that can easily be done at home of nutrition, exercise, medication manage-' riding with another driv or in the office. A heart healthy dinner will ment, monitoring of blood sugar levels, er. be served. All events are free. Heart risk as foot and skin care, prevention of problems "The majority of par- . sessments will be offered on site. Seating is and psychosocial issues. Call (734) 458-4330 limited. Call (734) 458-3248 for reservations. ents reported that their to register. ",''•• , children between the • Heart Walk 2012 celebrates American Garden City Hospital is located at 6245 ages of 4 and 8 use a safe Heart Month, 9 a.m.-noon; Saturday, Feb. Inkster Road, Garden City. ty seat when riding in . 25 at Westland Mall, 35000 Warren Road, the family car," said Dr. Westland. Dress in comfortable clothing and MICHIGAN BARIATRIC INSTITUTE Michelle Macy, a clinical reaches 57 inches, which State booster seat laws bring all your heart-related questions for a The Michigan Bariatric Institute offers free .- lecturer of emergency is the average height of were associated with panel of experts. A hospital pharmacist will educational seminars, from 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. • medicine at the Univer an 11-year-old child. higher safety seat use, be on hand to answer medication questions; 2, March 1, and April 5 at St. Mary Mercy sity of Michigan Medical Placing a youngster in regardless of carpooling, free health screening on site; and Pulse EMS . Hospital, located at 36475 Five Mile in Livo School and a pediatrician an adult seat belt prema even though half of par will be on hand for support. All events are nia. The public is invited to hear a presen turely can cause shoul ents surveyed admit to free. Heart risk assessments will be offered on tation about laparoscopic bariatric surgery ^ at U-M C.S. Mott CM-. site. Call (734) 458-3248 to reserve. , • by Dr. Tallal Zeni, director of minimally . dren's Hospital. "Howev der and lap belts to fit not knowing the age cit invasive and bariatric surgery and Dr. Jacob er, it's alarming to know improperly, negating the ed in their state booster • Get Up and Move, an invigorating exer cise program, aims to help you to make an ' ' Roberts, bariatric surgeon will talk about that close to 70 percent life-saving benefits of seat law and another 20 laparoscopic bariatric surgery on Feb. 2. For seatbelts. percent guessed incor easy transition back to an exercise program of parents carpool, and or get you started for the first time. It meets more information call (877) 949-9344. when they do, they're "Therefore, parents rectly. often failing to use life- who do not consistent "According to current saving booster seats." ly use booster seats for recommendations most Researchers say they kids who are shorter than children should be using Learn about medical careers at job fair believe practical bar 57 inches tall are placing booster seats beyond the riers, including limited children at greater risk of age cited in state laws. vehicle space and diffi injury," Macy said. "Par As many parents may Representatives from es, licensed practical held in the DiPonio Room culties making arrange ents need to understand not even be aware of cur more than 30 health nurses, nursing assistants, of the VisTaTech Center ments with other drivers, the importance of using \ rent booster seat recom- . care facilities will be on home health aides, health on the college's main cam lead parents to abandon a booster seat for every mendations, pediatricians hand at the annual Allied information technicians, pus, located on Haggerty safety seats when car-, child who does not fit should make it a priority Health and Nursing Job coding specialists, medi between Six Mile and Sev pooling. properly in an adult seat to share this vital infor Fair, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, cal receptionists, medical en Mile in Livonia. Most state laws require belt on every trip." mation with them," Macy Feb. 2, at Schoolcraft Col assistants, medical billers,' The Allied Health and children to use a booster Study authors suggest noted. . lege. ' medical transcriptionists Nursing Job Fair is free seat, many until children that social norms may •< Michigan law requires They'll offer informa and massage therapists. and open to the public. are 8 years old. Nation be set by state booster children ages 8 and under tion about available posi Resumes will be accepted Call (734) 462-4421 for al recommendations seat laws, because par who are less than 4'9" in tions for registered nurs at the fair, which will be more information. encourage the use of ' ents are motivated to fol height to be secured in a booster seats until a child low guidelines set by law. child restraint system. Garden City Hospital. Good for your heart & sou K..V- •,—--• — f»^'" 1 SAINT ^& NEWyOM JOSEPHW BariatricSolutiorT MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM . ; A Member of Trinity Health Michigan Bariatric Institute A Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence* Los© up to 70% of your excess body weight in thefirst year. MY HEART.:.MY LIFE. - Surgery Centers are located at: St. Mary Mercy Livonia Fact: Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. ' St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Fact: One of every three deaths in the U.S. is related to cardiovascular disease. ' St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron Fact: You can change your lifestyle TODAY, and decrease your risk factors for heart disease. . Join our cardiovascular experts for an interactive educational series designed to celebrate your heart. . ."- NATIONAL GO RED DAY: WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH FORUM Friday, February 3,2012 • 10 am ^-12 Noon Garden City Hospital, Medical Office Building Classrooms { 6245 Inkster Road • Garden City, Ml 48135 National Wear Red Day. Cardiologist Dr. Karen Wiarda will be available to answer all your heart healthy questions. Afterwards, we'll get our hearts pumping-in a Polynesian aerobics class - the latest exercise sensation. Bring or wear your red work out clothing and GO RED! Guests can also enjoy a fabulous prize drawing, giveaway items and lunch. . , HEALTHY HEARTS 101 Thursday, February 16,2012 5:30 pm -7:30 pm Village of Redford . ' ' ' 25300 Six Mile Road • Redford, Ml 48240 GCH Cardiologist Nizam Habhab, DO, FACC, FACOI will discuss heart health. An exercise physiologist will be on hand to teach simple exercise techniques that can easily be done at home or in the office. A heart healthy dinner will be served. GCH HEART WALK 2012 Saturday, February 25, 2012 • 9 am-12 Noon Westland Mair , .... • 35000 Warren Road • Westland, Ml 48185 Dress comfortable and bring all your heart related questions for our panel of experts. 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(7) Total of 37. '."'.." SECTION C . (*) SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC careerbuilder com" H0MET0WNLIFE.COM u^JOBS A GANNETT COMPANY Explore Healthcare Careers Now Unemployment rates may there are more opportunities have completed a training can consider earning a 2-year still be high and the for hire. program. Some dental associates degree in nursing opportunities out there in But what healthcare jobs are assistant diploma or to get started in the fieldan d specific careers might be out there for those who don't certificate programs can be then continue their waning, but there is one job currently have a medical completed in as little as a education and certification as sector that may be promising degree nor the time to devote year. The median expected they advance. According to fflLEBOTOMR - healthcare. to a long education or much salary for a typical dental the Bureau of Labor DUCATIO Statistics from the U.S. additional schooling? 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Even as the sales year in 2012. . i "Crossover" utility vehicles previous version of Escape was Typical of Honda, the "new" have steadily and inexorably preparing to make way for CR-V really represents an taken over the key quite a different new one, last evolution, albeita significant year Ford sold more than one, of the previous model. marketplace position 254,000 of the 2011 version, Motor Trend characterizes the previously occupied by SUVs. up a whopping 33 percent from new version as a careful Smaller, lighter, with a more the previous year- - redesign that "is about 10 integral underlying structure - demonstrating remarkable percent better" than the old and therefore nimbler and consumer demand for a __ one in every way. The ride is . \ more fuel- , decade-old model. ~~~^ softer and smoother, for efficient-a The new Escape instance, and a new electric stable of CUVs demonstrates the most power-steering system is said has joined significant redesign of the to match the old hydraulic small sedans"" nameplate in its history. In its Ford continues the legacy of Escape with the 2013 model. unit's road feel and directness. and pickup sleekest configuration yet, the Actually, the biggest change trucks as the new Escape sports a roof that in the 2012 CR-V and last year's true indicator curves down slightly, such as a parking-technology driving. version may be in the styling, of a full-line triangular tail lights and other package that bundles a blind- A concept version of the . which includes a more raked Dale Buss auto touches very different from its spot warning system; rain- J." new Pathfinder displayed at windshield and a completely i manufacturer boxy and conservative sensing wipers, front and rear the North American newtail. in the U.S. market. predecessor - overall, parking sensors, a backup - '•_, '• International Auto Show Set to be unveiled at theNqw Here's a look at some of the producing 10 percent less drag. camera and Ford's self-parking"'"' featured a V6 engine with York International Auto Show most interesting and The SUV's new version will • system. Most unusually, the continuously variable in March, the 2013 Hyundai. j important new CUVs and SUVs feature all-new powertrains: 2013 Escape offers a "kick-to- transmission and all-wheel Santa Fe is expected to be ' slated to debut during the three fuel-efficient four- open" power liftgate: Owners • drive. A more fuel-efficient, launched by the end of 2012. It 2012 calendar year as well as cylinder options, including the with their hands occupied front-wheel-drive version also is expected to represent a some new 2012 models that new 1.6- and 2.0-liter simply wave a foot beneath the will be available. significant overhaul of a debuted in late 2011: : .. EcoBoost engines, the smallest rear bumper, and sensors tell Few would identify the CR-V. vehicle that was last The all-new, 2013 Ford of which is expected to deliver the liftgate to open or close. as America's best-selling SUV, reconfigured for 2010, Escape will be a spring more than 3 lmpg on the Another significant new SUV but that's exactly what the including a slightly larger < . replacement for one of the highway. for 2012 is the 2013 Nissan smallish Honda model has , overall size and .an interior and most enduring SUVnameplates Escape also boasts amenities Pathfinder. Pathfinder is one been. For that reason, Honda's exterior recast in Hyundai's ! of the best-known nameplates evolving design language. in the Nissan lineup, but sales late-2011launchofa completely redesigned, 2012 Mazda unveiled its 2013 have fallen off significantly Mazda CX-5 at the Detroit auto over the last several years. Honda CR-V will be an show. 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