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a collaborative effort with Haidous was referring to leases. A Facebook page would G rant applications for city Garden City, to an application th e re m o v a l o f th e W ayne R o ad be launched at the same time for $15,000 for playground dam which helps restore the the website is revamped. outlined by consulting group equipment from Dr. Pepper, wildlife habitat of the river, as The city has secured the Snapple and Kabopm! well as opening it up for recre City of Wajoie as a dc^main By LeAnne Rogers Consulting Group in M arch to M other area of focus wiU ational use. City officials are name, said City M anner Rob s ta ff W rite r handle a range of duties. Ste be seeking grant funding for hoping the river can become a ert English, which can be used phanie Moran, director of com further cleanup efforts on the focal point for attracting peo along with the current www.ci- Steps to reduce a $1 million munications and grant ser Rouge River. p le to W ayne. .wayne.mi.us address. annual electric bill and rein vices, outlined grants sought “I’d like to see if we could » WCG has recommended » “One of the biggest things vest in both commercial and o n b e h a lf o f th e city . get a continuous grant to clean that the city revamp its web you told us when we met with residential areas of Wayne Those grant applications up the Rouge from Hannan to site to make it easier to navi the departments was energy were highlights of an update range from a state Competitive M errim an,” Wayne M ayor A1 gate with more online tools. retrofits,’’ said Lisa I^ocerini, by the city’s grant writing, Grant Assistance Program, Haidous said. Another recommendation was WCG vice president^ adding lo b b 3dst and consultant firm . seeking more than $1 m illion “I would like to keep that to have a blog-like aspect to Wayne hired the \W nchester for curbside recycling carts in momentum going.’’ allow WCG to post press re See REPORTS. Page A2 offers SIX-MINUTE free sumniier

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A rtist com bines seven sit^ storytelling and art in By Sue Mason staff Writer speedy perform ance I Students in the Wayne-Westland Community By Sue Mason Schools are invited to lunch as part o^ Wayne s ta ff W rite r Coimty’s annual Free Summer Lunch Program. Now through mid-August, lunches will be P erformance art came to the Wil served free of charge to students up to age 18 lem P. Faust Public Library as and eligible young adults at sites in Wayne, artist M artina Hahn transformed W estland, Canton and Inkster. Several of fhe a 5-foot by S-foot canvas into a locations also are offering free breakjfasts. piece of art in just six minutes. “We’ve been doing it for several y ^ s . We “I don’t know how she does it,” said try to locate the lunch service where there are Cari F ^ , who works in the library’s program s going on,"^said Joann Gross, director youth services department. “I saw her at of the district’s food service program . “We have a showcase in Novi and she was just it at M arshall where the SMART Program is, amazing. She did a painting of Les Miser- credit recovery programs at the high schools. ables with her hands and a couple of Even students at band and football cf^ps can paintbrushes.” take advantage of the lunches.” “When I saw her, I knew I wanted to The service is available to students who re have her at the library. It’s family enter- ceive free or reduced-price lunches during the jainm ent for adults, teens and children,^” regular school year. Those children will be able she said. “ " to continueTo receive they m ighrnot othei'wise Hahn does speed painting and has get during the summer. The lunches include a been traversing the state doing pro hot entree, fruit and vegetables, juice and milk. grams at libraries, festivals and special The program is fimded by the U.S^ Depart engagements. ment of Agriculture and administered by the H er appearance was part of the li Wa5me County Departm ent of Public [Health, brary’s summer reading program. W a3me-Westland receives a flat reim burse ment rate for those 18 and under whd eat lunch See ARnST, Page A2 and Gross is looking to m ^ e the lunches a break-even program. Free lunches for residents through age 26 who are considered mentally or physic^y chal lenged by a state or local educational agency or who participate in public or private ponprofit school programs for the handicapped also are eligible to receive the free lunch. In Wayne County, m ore 71,000 free lunches are served, and Gross hopes to “reach 750-1,000 kids during the summer” in Wayne-Westland. The lunch program s are available Monday through Thursday at: » Hicks Elem entary School, 100 Hlelen, Ink ster, Aug. 1-15. B reakfast is served 8-8:45 a.m., and limch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. » Taft Galloway Elem entary Schobl, 4035 Left, DeWayne Rody poses with Martina Hahn. Right, Martina Hahn puts the finishing touches on her painting. The Gloria, Wayne, through Aug. 8. Lunch is served canvass spins on the easel so she can reach all areas of it p h o t o s by bill bresler i staff photographer See LUNCHES, Page A2 Masons adopt Curtis Woods Park By LeAnne Rogers it was a good idea.” p a rk s . s ta ff W rite r Located on Palm er east of City officials reported try Newburgh, Curtis Woods Park ing unsuccessfully for a year It only seemed logical that is 3.53-acres with a soccer to contact someone from Kiwa Masons from the Wayne Ma field, play structiu'e, picnic nis about the park— there sonic Lodge 112 should consid area with grills and a walking apparently hasn’t been an ac er adopting W estland’s Curtis trail. There had been a pavilion tive club in W estland for some W oods P a rk — a lso k n o w n a s at the park also. tim e . Kiwanis Park. “The pavilion had deterio On Monday, the council “We found out the sponsor rated to the point it had to be approved the new adoption by ship had lapsed. It has been taken down. We will take a the Masons, whose lodge is Kiwanis Park. We said we were closer look at what the park actually located on Palm er in willing to take on the task,” needs. This is a huge commit W estland. The Wayne Lodge Mason Rick Ruhland said. ment on behalf of the Masons,” was founded in 1859 in Waime Westland Mayor William Wild (center) joins members of the Wayne “We’re only a stone’s throw said Westland Deputy Mayor Masonic Lodge #112 which has adopted Curtis Woods ParkI formerly from the park. So, we thought Jade Smith, who oversees city See PARK, Page A2 Kiwanis Park.

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make sure the city is on b u sin e ss. tion element. amendments on the bal have needed knowledge REPORTS the correct usage plan, “Grants are available » WCG also has pro lo t He was also unhappy and skills but evenrthing do an evaluation on each but you have to have a vided research and in with comments that would be done in the Continued from Page A1 city building to estim ate plan in place. It shows a formation regarding the coimcil should decide the open with public involve retrofit costs and after long-term plan and vision N o v e m b e r b ^ o t q u e s appropriate people to m e n t. the city pays a little over the report is completed, to grow the city,” Noceri tion seeking voter ap participate in devdop- Regarding the millage. $1 million annually for meet with DTE and Ford n i sa id . proval of up to 7 m ills for ment of strategic plans. Councilman Albert Dami- electricity, including to discuss funding oppor The council needs to a 345 program to fund “This group came in to tio said that information street lights. tunities to offset city decide who should be police and fire retire w rite grants. This ap prepared by WCG would P a r t o f e f f o r ts to a d costs for the upgrades. involved in the devel m e n t c o s ts f o r 10 y e a rs . pears to be an effort to be strictly information dress energy efficiency » As part of efforts to opment of strategic plan, An offer to produce shut out residents,” Rob and not promote any includes a contact with grow Wayne, Nocerini Nocerini said, mention public education m ateri e r t s said . position on the ballot Ford Motor Company to suggested working with ing real estate agents for als about the millage “They are also paid q u e stio n . discuss a potenti^ part Michigan State Univer housing and representa drew criticism from with city dollars.” n e rsh ip . sity to develop a business tives from long-term resident Ron Roberts, Haidous noted the [email protected] A nieeting was held incubator to attract en business to work on the who is circulating pet comments were that in (313)222-5428 with DTE, which is to trepreneurs and start-up business attraction-reten itions to place c h ^ e r general certain people TWitten LRogers@Observer

they were excited with her, it’s really cool.” weeks left to read and “It’s not too late to ARTIST the retelling of the story The library’s summer win prizes. Fry said. The pick up a book and read,” LUNCHES as it was painted. She put re a d in g p ro g ra m fo r children’s program is Dig Fry said, Continued from Page A1 the music on and com youngsters, teenagers into Reading. For teens, Continued from Page A1 pleted it in about seven and adults is in full it’s Beneath the Surface [email protected] Mbre than 70 parents m in u te s.” sw in g . and for adults. Ground- 313-222-6751 11:45 Euh. to 12:45 p.m. and children attended the Hahn has been doing There are three to six b re a k in g R e a d in g . Twitter. @SusanMarieMason B W estpoint M anor program inside the li speed painting since Clubhouse, 41021 Michi b ra ry . 2009. gan Ave., Canton, A Boyne City resident, On her website, m-art- through Aug. 8. Lunch is Hahn combined the tell ina.com, she says the s e rv e d n o o n to 1 p.m . ing Dr. Seuss’s story of e m p h a sis o f h e r p ro g ra m B V ^ d w o o d E lem en The Lorax, with creating is helping children un tary School, SOO N. \iU d- a painting about it. A derstand how important wood, W estland, through speed painting artist, art and literature are in , Aug. k Breakfast is Hahn told an engaging society and history, get served 8:30-9:30 a.m. and story, then used sev e^ ting them interested by lunch from 11:30 a.m. to paintbrushes, her two showing them that both 12:30 p.m . hands, six m inutes and a c a n b e a lo t o f fu n a n d B M arshall Upper rotating canvas to bring “generally encoura^g Elementary School, it to life. Hahn used only them to read and paint 35100 Bayview, West- four colors of paint — what interests them, land, through Aug. 1. red, blue, yellow and even if it’s in an unusual B re ^ ast is 8:30-9 a.m. white — in creating her w ay.” and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to masterpiece. Fry said Hahn did 12:30 p.m . “The kids got into it,” t h a t B Jo h n G len n H ig h F r y sa id . “ TTie Lorax is ‘T d like to have her School, 36105 M arquette, about taking care of bacl^” she said. “It’s just W estland, through Aug. what’s around you. The fascinating to watch her. 8. L u n ch is s e rv e d 10 k id s know The Lorax a n d More people need to see a.m. to 12:30 p.m. B W ayne M e m o ria l High School, 3001 Fourth St., Wayne, through O b s e r v e r Aug.15. Lunch is s;erved N EWSPAPERS 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.in. Published Sunday an

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People planning to watch the annual W estland Summer Festival ^rew orks this eve- nihg from the festival grounds w ill h a v e to m a k e a $10 p u r chase to gain entrance. The chm:ge is part of a zero to le ra n c e p o lic y im p le m e n te d this year to misure there are no problems on the busiest Karah Waytovich, of V lj^ an d , n ig h t o f th e fiv e -d a y e v e n t enjoys soft-serve Ice crâm. “I don’t think there will be any problems,” said festival committee chairman Ken FESTIVAL'S LAS'! DAY Mehl. “It’s been going OK We’ve had no incidences and The festival will open at boonhe today only a few poiple have bemi and feature a communitynH^t bake sale to ld to p u ll u p th e ir p a n ts .” noon to 4 p.m., music byfSiby Second All persons age 12 and up Wind 7-11:30 p.m. andIthe tiie fireworks will have to m ake a $10 or display starting at about 10:15 p.m. more pm chase to get into the this evening. cam ival/festival area after 5 There also will be camiviil rides, a p .m . midway, petting farm arid anirhal The purchase can be used Steven Muraf, Danielle McDonald, Kylle Nielsen and Nathan Pearson, all of Westland, toke a ride on the attractions, a non-denonfiinational diurch service at 1030 am . by the for foo^ games or rides. YoYo at the Westland Summer Festival, p h o t o s b y b i l l b r e s l e r i s t a f f photographer T lio se n o t p u rc h a s in g a rid e - Harvest Bible Church, and pancake all-day wristband will be given operating the carnival several incidents in past years and/or conêgating in large breakfast 9-10:15 a.m. to benefit the a separate wristband - that “The security goal of this when thousands of people groups of eight or more any Hope $ Western Wayne ^dunty. won’t be good for unlim ited year's festival will be to keep pack the civic center area where on the property. In preparation for the fiireworte rides - to show they have paid It a fam ily event. Several where it’s held to watch the B Possession of outside display, roads will be closed begin th e $10 m in im u m . changes and security enhance flreworks. M th the zero toler a lc o h o lic b e v e ra g e s . ning this afternoon. They include; “T h e $10 is n ’t a n a d m issio n , ments have been put into place ance policy, any persons found B Bringing in pets, other » Carlson between Fordand i t ’s d ire c te d a t th o s e p e o p le for this year's event,” said to be in violation of the festi than those approved by the Marquette at 12:30 p.m. w ho w a n t to c a u s e tro u b le ,” W estland Police Chief Jeff val's rules, with failure to com Americans with Disabilities » Ford between Newburah and Mehl said. “It’s not like they J e d ru s ik . ply after warning, will be con A ct. Central City Parkway at ^30 p.m. "won’t get something for their “The W estland Police De sidered trespassing, and any B Any and all actions con » Marquette between Newburgh $10. They’ll be able to use it for partm ent is prepared for, and and all persons involved will sidered to be fighting, simulat and Wayne at approximnely food, rides and games.” will maintain, a zero tolerance be required to leave the Festi ed fighting, slap boxing and/or 8 p.m. or when lots fill. Thousands of p«>ple are approach with anyone who val Grounds and will be h o rse p la y . » Ford between Wayne Road and e i^ e c te d to b e in a n d a ro u n d causes a disruption.” banned from the property for 'We are excited for this Central CHy Parkway at 7 p.m. th e f e s tiv a l th is e v e n in g to In r ^ n t years, the festival life . year's Summer Festival We » Ford Rd between Waype Road watch the fireworks di^lay committee h ^ posted signs Those activities not perm it want to maintain an environ and Central CHy Parkwa^ at scheduled to start around 10:15. w a rn in g th a t b a d b e h a v io r ted at the W estland Summer m ent that is fun and family- approximately 7 p.m. p a n . M el s a id th e a e r ia l sh o w would result in people ejected F e s tiv a l in c lu d e b u t a r e n o t frie n d ly f o r o u r v is ito rs a n d The festival Is located ori the is s u r e to b e th e b e s t p u t o n b y from the event Security be lim ited to: local residents,” said W estland grounds of Westland CHy Hall at th e fe s tiv a l. c a m e a p a r tic u la r is s u e a f te r B W earing Clothing, jewel M a y o r Willia m W ild. 36601 Ford at Carlson, v i ^ of The $10 charge was put in huge crowds of young people - ry and/or gang-related items For m ore roformation, visit Wayne Road. Free parkiipg and place for Friday, Saturday and susp^ted gang members - that the W est^d Summer the festival website at west- shuttle service is available from Sunday. It goes along with a disrupted earlier carnivals, Festival Inc. deem inappropri landfestival.org. John Glenn High School ^n zero tolerance policy an including one sponsored by the ate or if such item s are worn Marquette west of Wayiê Road n o u n c e d la s t w e e k b y th e W estland Fire Department in a manner that is deemed [email protected] and at the William P. Faust Public W e stlan d c ity a n d p o lic e o ffi Safety Committee. inappropriate. 313-222-67S1 Library on Central CHy Pprkway cials and Wade Shows which is The festival also has had n Any and all loitering Twitter. @SusanMarieMason north of Ford.

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Much to the chagrin of Sunday, July 28 Bahama Breeze 4-9 p .m . e ra n s o f F o re ig n W a rs a n d th e www.concoursusa.org 19600 Haggerty some other Chevy owners, Elks, restaurants and car- 734-728-3231 she’s not ready to share her CAR SHOW FOR HOMELESS Livo n ia related businesses like to host 5-8 p .m . FRIDAY r e c ip e . VETS Stilettoes Cruise Night cruises,. Gates said, cruise-ins. Seven days a week, 248-767-2768 or www.baha- Csr VFW Post 6695 VFW Post 3323 provide a venue to “m eet a lot car enthusiasts of all ages will mabreeze.com 1426 S. Mill St. discover a plethora of classic, Belladno's Pizza & Grindere 1055 S. Wayne Road of great and fun people.” And P lym o u th W estla n d muscle and antique cars at 32720 Grand River she added: “It’s a place to re Saturday, Aug. 10 5 p.m. to dusk local cruises. F arm in g to n lax, sit around, kibitz and tell 313-600-9146 734-674-6394 or www.thestilet- Bin SUverberg, president 5- 8 p .m . stories. We know everyone’s www.4vets.org to e s.co m of the KontinenM Kruisers 248-473-3900 family.” She is especi^y sup Car Club, is also a m em ber of portive of the “good that the FERNDALE DREAM CRUISE SATURDAY the Redford-based VFW. “I did TUESDAY VFW does for vets and fam Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 15-17 Berkley A&W all the slave work,” SUverberg Kontinental Kruisers ilies with troubles.” Raffles, www.ferndaledreamcruise.com' 4100 W. 12 Mile said, referring to his 1955 VFW Post 345 food, drink and music are all B e rk le y fire-engine red Chevy. He WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE 27345 Schoolcraft part of the fun at the cruise. carries a pair of gloves in his Saturday, Aug. 17 R ed fo rd 6- 10 p .m . Another Wednesday favor 248-547-7126 back pocket. “I don’t touch Multiple cities, including Royal Oak 6- 9 p .m . ite m eet is at Mr. M ike’s Grill Parking at Pastelner's anytiUng on the car (that is and Ferndale 734-564-2533 in W estland. 33202 Woodward Ave. chrome) with my hands,” he www.w 6 odwarddreamcruise.com Comeback Inn “I’m the only woman (at Mr. Birmingham sa id . 1451S. Milford Road M ike’s) who has a roadster,” GREAT LAKES CLASSIC AMC 8-10 a.m. The Kontinental K niisers Highland said C ^dy Hannan of Dear CARSHOW 248-646-2886 or www.autozo- 5-8 p .m . born Heights, who drives a organizes the weekly Tuesday Greenmead Historical Village nehobbies.com 248-887-5900 kelly green with lime green car cruise at the VFW. Made in Livo n ia Woodward Warehouse America cars with a birth date flam es 1923 Ford T-bucket Sunday, Aug. 18 WEDNESDAY 4260 Edgeland of 1987 or older can be viewed R o a d ste r. www.greatlakesamc.org Lake Street Cruise-In Royal Oak 6-9 p .m . “We have a great bunch of (fourth Wednesday of month) 9:30 a.m. to noon “There are a lot of fam ilies PLYMOUTH FALL FESTIVAL people here who treat each Downtown South Lyon 248-549-7685 or www.wood- here. And there’s no charge to CAR SHOW other like family.” 6:30-9:30 p.m. wardwarehouse.com get in,” SUverberg said. Some Main Street Some car buffs prefer Sat- 248-437-3257 North Am erican Classic Cars folks bring lawn chairs and Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 7-8 lU'day m oming/early after Mr. M ikes G rill 27222 Plymouth Road order edibles and beverages www.plymouthfallfe 5tival.co m noon cruises. At North Amer Memories in Motion Car Club R ed fo rd from the outside concession ican Classic Cars in Redford, CAR TUNES FALL CAR SHOW 6047 N. Wayne Road 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stand. Others enjoy the oldies coffee and doughnuts are N o rth ville W e stla n d 855-313-9274 or www.north tunes and buy 50/50 raffle served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 5:30 p.m. until dusk americanclassics.com tickets. Part of the proceeds “We show movies like how to www.northville.org 313-205-0336 Information for weekly car from the raffle goes to local For up-to-date information on all VFW Post 6695 build an engine,” said Jerry cruises provided by www. North, co-owner of the vintage v e ts . cruise nights, car show, swaps and 1426 S. M ill S t cruisnews.com. Bakers Sunday Cruise is automotive events, go to: c a r sh o p . held 3-7 p.m. in M ilford. The www.cruisnews.com . Steve Pasteiner is “hoping a Corvette Legends Club holds a new Corvette will show up” Corvette-only cruise at the VFW Post 6695. Wednesday evening cruises soon at his Saturday morning Elks in Plymouth the second As a m em ber of the Tl’ailer and, if possible, show up Aug. gathering at Parking at Pas- Tuesday of each month the same day and time, the Tt-ash Car Club, Dave Hen- 10 at the post to support the teiner’s in Birmingham. A through September. VFW Post 6695 features food, wood enjoys the Plymouth Car Show for Hom eless Vets. wide range o f cars, he said, At the Big Boy in South a DJ and a 50/50 raffle. VFW cruises. He owns a 1956 “The money raised will from “preproduction to mus Lyon, 5-8 p.m. each Wednes “We have grown from 15-20 Chevy with the inscription help the Southeastern Michi cle and antique” appear each day a DJ plays ’50s and ’60s cars to m ore than 100,” said “Lemon dropped” on the car gan Veterans Stand Down week. Coffee and homemade music as classic cars fUl the Gary Kubik, post advocate buretor. Henwood invites organization,” he said. m uffins - his wife Jan is the parking lot. 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AROUND WAYNE AND WESTLAND Madonna University Game N ight bile Tour, which encourages seniors and their fam ilies to enhance their lives The Dyer Senior Center is holding with wellness. Free health screening, its montUy game night 6-9 p.m. Thurs pharm acist consultations, prizes and students win Emmys day, July 18. The Dyer Center is at refreshm ents are part of the event. 36745 M arquette, east of Newburgh, in “We are pleased to partner with a Students and alumni from Madon quin of W hitmore Lake, Kyle Westland. For more information, call national organization of Rite Aid’s cali na University’s broadcast and cine dances McNiff of Novi, Jonathan (734)419-2020. ber. Together we will raise awareness ma arts program garnered three Gray of Livonia, Luke LaBenne of as to the importance of maintaining our awards at this year’s Emmy Awards Dearborn Heights, and Christopher Teen Programs ^ hedth and well-being,” saiq Tom Wyl- of the National Academy of Televi Paddock of Dexter. The W estlmd Youth Assistance Pro lie, director of W ellness for PVM. sion Arts and Sciences, M ichig^ The final award in the Public Af- gram and the Taylor Teen Health Cen No registration is required for the Chapter. Madonna student projects fairs/Community Service Category ter are hosting “Be Proud! Be Respon free event. For more information, visit earned five of the 15 statewide nomi went to Chelsea Jenkins of W estland, sible!” workshops for youth. www.pvm.org. The W llage of W estland n a tio n s . for her video “Neighborhood Service “Be Proud, Be Responsible!” is a is at 32001 Cherry Hill, west of M erri- The first Emmy was in the Music Organization (NSO),” about the NSO pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention man, Westland. Video Category for “Get Back on BeU Building, which the local non program for adolescent youth ages Your Feet,” a video shot and pro profit renovated to provide apart 12-18. The workshops will take place 10 Theater camp duced for Detroit-based country m ents for homeless people in De a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and 27, Registration is under way for the musician Paulina Jayne. tr o it. and Aug. 24, at the Dorsey Center, Stage IV Youth Theater which will be Kyle Frances M cNiff of Novi, In addition to the Emmy awards, 32715 Dorsey, W estland. presenting Seussical Jr. Ashley Benton of Canton, Cory Davis the Dr. Lynne Boyle-John Schimpf All participants will get a free snack Open to youngsters 8-18 years old, of V ^om , Jonathan Gray of Livonia, scholarship was awarded to Madon in the morning, free lunch and prizes. the cost is $125 for residents, $135 for and Luke LaBenne of Dearborn na U niversity’s Ashley De’La For more information or to register, noiuesidents. Camp reh ears^ are 10 Heights created the winning video. McClendon of Detroit, a broadcast call the W estland Youth Assistance a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays July 22 to Aug. Madonna students also won in the and cinema arts and sign language Program at (734) 467-7904. 1. Perform ances will be Friday-Sunday, Editor Category for “Detroit Derby studies student. A ug. 2-4. Girls,” a commercial for a Detroit Madonna students have been Wellness event Registration is at the Wayne-West based roller-derby team. nominated for an Emmy each year Presbyterian Village of Michigan land Community Center, 4635 Howe, The winning video was created by since 2007, and at least one Emmy and Rite Aid will be hosting a Wellness W ayne. Ashley Benton of Canton, Alyse Pa- was awarded every year but one. event at the Village of W estland 9-11 All rehearsals and performances a.m. Tbesday, July 9. w ill b e h e ld a t a n e w lo c a tio n - S t. M a The event is part of Rite Aid’s well- ry’s of Wayne School, 34530 W. Michi ness65+ program and Nationwide Mo g a n A v e.,W ajm e.

School board members ACHIEVERS » Jim Townsend of Garden City classes begin in August, he will visit the received his bachelor of arts degree in campus for a two-day orientation pro get MASB awards Organizational Management from gram where he will meet his academic Spring Arbor University during com advisers and learn what is ^^ected of Members of the Garden City and years and am always in awe at the mencement exercises on Saturday, May him as he transitions from high school Wayne-Westland school boards have commitm ent of so many members. 11. to college. earned awards in the past year from The tim e they spend being servant Spring Arbor University is a private, Coastal Carolina University is locat the M ichigan Association of School leaders and honing their skills are four-year, Christian liberal arts univer ed in (Conway, S.C. Boards (MASB) for their efforts to second to none,” MASB Executive sity located eight miles west of Jack- » Four Garden City and Westland improve their leadership skills and Director Kathy Hayes said. “Schools son. residents have been named to the expertise in the governance of public are under exceptional pressure to be » Grand Valley State University Dean’s List for the w inter 2013 semes sch o o ls. innovative and reinvent the way they announces the names of students who ter at Northern Michigan University. Garden City board members Dar deliver education. Training equips were placed on the dean’s list for the Robyii Bushway of W estland qual lene JablonowsM and Loraine Stover them with the tools necesss^ to make VTmter 2013 sem ester concluding in ified with a 4.0 grade point average, received Awards of Distinction. Stov the best decisions for M ichigan’s April. The list includes those students w h ile Rachel R^rlguez of Garden City er also received an Award of M erit school children.” who have maintained a 3.5 grade point a n d Kelsey Kreger a n d A m ber Mor- and Level One Certification, as did The awards are earned for classes average and been enrolled in a mini neau of W estland qualified with grade fellow trustee Lynette Chili^ess. completed in MASB’s leadership mum of 12 credits. point averages of 3.25 to 3.99. Wayne-Westland board members training program , as well as for con Named to the dean’s list were Gar » Four Wayne and Westland resi Carol Middel and Thomas Buckalew ference attendance, years of service den City residents Sydney L Borlace; dents received degrees during spring received Data Specialty Awards. and leadership activities. Nathan D. Kalinowskl a n d A sh ley A . commencement ceremoniep at North Level One Certification means the Last year, m ore than 1,000 school N ow icki and Westland residents Anna ern Michigan University iu May. completion of nine 100-level CBA board members statewide participat L Bowles, Grace L Carpenter, Rose M. W ayne - Ashton Hay received a classes, an Award of M erit means ed in MASB’s professional devel Carpenter, Eric M. Grudnidd, Sara A. bachelor of science degree in speech, Level One Certification plus 45 educa opment program . Collectively, school Kempton, Alexandra L MIreibitur, language and hearing science. tion credits and an Award of Dis board m em bers spent about 7,000 Kathryn C. Pepera, Oielsea P. Ro- W estland - Robyn Bushway g ra d u tinction means Levels One and TNvo, hours attending board training manczuk, Kyle C. Stamper a n d Sabri ated summa cum laude witp a bachelor four advanced level CBA classes and courses in the traditional classroom na L Sweeney. of science degree geograpl^y/physical 208 education credits. Data Specialty setting, and another 864 hours in the » Adam Bonner of Garden City, MI, sc ie n c e . Kyle Maier received a bache means completion of Level 1 and six online setting. These horns are above has enrolled in Coastal Carolina Univer lor of science degree, in biology/physiol- advanced level data classes. and beyond &e time members spend sity for the Fall 2013 semester. ogy. A m ber M om eau graduated cum ‘Tve worked with school boards at their local meetings, events, re Bonner joins nearly 2,200 other new laude with a bachelor of science degree and public schools fdr more than 15 viewing policies and board packets. students in the Class of 2017. Before in c rim in a l ju s tic e .

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By Sue Buck the source, although it staff W riter Garden City couldn’t actually locate firefighters an actual device or piece No one was injured responded to o f it. during a small house fire a suspidous “We perform ed a thor that broke out at 11:30 .fire w hich the o u g h s e a rc h th ro u g h th e am . Sunday, June 30. deparbnent debris,” Harman said. T h e p re lim in a ry in surmises may “We found two half-inch vestigation appears to have been puncture/bum marks point to fireworks as the caused by above the area of origin. so u rc e . firew orks. It appeared the house The fire department was struck and the burn responded to a call for a ing m aterial dropped house on fire in the 31000 down to the point of ori b lo c k o f F lo re n c e . . gin where the Hre was According to Fire discovered.” Chief Catherine Harman, No one was injured as Lt. Scott Marinkovich a result of the fire. was ipet by an occupant I f th e m an w a sn ’t who foimd a small fire home, the fire most likely around his basement would have gone undis window and used water covered and the damage to put it out. M arinkovich would have been much had the man show him greater, she said. the area involved and vated,” Harman said. vinyl siding away from rior of the house, with that a glass block window “The smoke alarm assured that the fire was The man saw light the area involved to fur some light smoke filling was partially removed alerted the young man o u t. smoke coming from the ther extinguish some th e h o m e.” during the investigation who was home at the “The young man stat basement and found the burning m aterial and A positive pressure and was later secured by tim e,” she said. ed he was playing video fire . ensure the fire was out,” ventilation fan was used the board up company.” games in his home when “The fire department Harman said. “All the to clear the home of the The department “high [email protected] &e smoke detector acti had to pull a lot of the damage was to the exte smoke. Hannan added ly suspects” fireworks as 313-222-2249

WESTLAND COP CALLS JULY Break-ins A rear window had tim es, causing $2,000 been broken at the house d a m ag e. O n J u n e 26, a resident when the items were in the 32000 block of stolen May 17-20. The Larceny from a 2 7 t h Glen told ^ lice that he home is bank-owned and vehicle came outside in the the delay in making the A H ig h la n d P a rk m an 1 0 AM-7 PM morning to I'ind his ga report was attributed to and a resident of the rage door was open. Re the company dealing W estland Colonial Village ported missing were two with the hbme being Apartments, 8181N. weed whackers, a chain located in California. Wayne Road, told police saw, a cordless drill, a » The property man they returned from an power tree trimm ing tool ager for a vacant home evening of metal scrap and a line trimmer val in th e 1300 b lo c k o f B e rk ping about 2 a.m. June ued at $675. shire told police June 26 27. They parked a truck T h e re W£is n o sig n o f that someone stole the in the lot and went inside. forced enCn^. The home- air conditioning unit, The Highland Park 1 0 AM-5 PM owner told police that water heater and copper man told police he went someone rang the door p lu m b in g . E n try h a d to his vehicle an hour bell at about 2:30 a.m. He b e e n m a d e th ro u g h a later to find someone had looked out, but no one rear door. The items taken prescription bot DOWNTOWN was there although a were reported to have tles of Xanax and Lor- vehicle was driving down been stolen May 18-Jime ic e t. BELLEVILLE the street, he said. 24. In addition, he report F ree JU inilssleii » The central air con ed a wallet, containing 'Presented by the: ditioning unit, furnace, Vandalism $80 and belonging to a copper plumbing, water Two signs at Kirk of third man who was not heater, a built-in micro- Our Savior Church, present, was missing. wave oven, a stove and a 36660 Cherry Hill, were The waUet was located Hne Art, Crafts, Music & More kitchen faucet, valued at reported damaged June under a nearby vehicle LIVE Ecttertaininent - Food - Kids Corner Craft Area $8,261 were reported 28. Police said it ap but the prescriptions stolen from a vacant peared that someone w e re n o t fo u n d . www.ArtaffairOnMain.org - www.BellevilleArtsCouncil.org I home in the 800 block of kicked a wooden sign and 734.697.8123 wee. F o re s t on J u n e 28. an electric sign multiple By LeArme Rogers

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R e m e m b e r th e o l d . has a part-tim e job at seminar adage, “Sticks and stones C om m unity L iv in g S e r m ay b re a k m y b o n es, b u t vices through a grant A f r e e F o rd P e n names will never hurt flrom Detroit-W ayne sion Buyout Seminar me?” Sounds great in County Community Men f e a tu r in g Observer & tho>ry, but names and tal Health Board as a Eccentric f in m c ia l words do hurt and Livo S p irit o f S u p p o rt Ad colum nist Ric^k Bloom n ia re s id e n t R o x an n e vocate and trainer. She o f B lo o m A s s e t M an trains direct care staff agement will be held w e ll about treating people a t 1 p .m . “P«>pleinmypast with disabilities with F rid a y , u se d to b rin g m e dow n ra s p e c t a n d d ig n ity an d J u ly 12, vrith words, especially the she encourages people to in tiie “r-word,’” Riggio said. use“P«jple First” lan L iv o n ia “B u t n o t an y m o re. I h a v e g u ag e. C iv ic accomplished almost ^ggio volunteered at C e n te r e v e ry tiiin g p e o p le sa id I tw o liv o n ia sch o o ls. Ja c k - w ouldn’t b e a b le to b e son Early Childhood Cen L ib ra ry cause of my disability. t e r in tiie d a y c a re p ro Rick Bloom a u d i Fve gotten my driver’s gram and also at Pmrin- to riu m . license, my own credit ville Center, helping with At this seminar. card, participated in special-nee^ children. Bloom will provide sports and liken college H er future plans include F o rd r e t i r e e s w ith c la sse s. Roxanne Riggio has created a Facebook page called "Help Me Ban the R-Word” and a going to college to be inform ation to help “I don’t w a n t m y p e e rs "Roddn' R^pect" website, www.rockinrespectweebly.com. come an elementary them make an in-' to b e h u r t b y u n k in d school teacher for spe formed deci^on re- words, so Fm going to a n d ta k in g th e p le d g e to cial-needs students and to garding the ]Fc b r d a d v o c a te fo r A e m a n d ban the “r-word.” b u y a S h elb y G T 500 b lu e buyout offer. turn the *r-word’ into “We’re extremely M u stan g . In additioti,, B loom RESPECT,” she added. proud that our daughter Sheisenjoj^gher will hold a quhstion- T h e c o n c e p t to s ta r t is such a strong advocate summer catching up on and-answer session at her movement to ban the for people,” her mother sleep, spending tim e with th e e n d o f th e se m i “r-word” came to her Patty said. h e r f a n ^ y a n d M e n d s nar to answei^s at while sitting in class at “People with or with and going for long walks te n d e e s ’ in d iv id u a l Schoolcraft College. The out disabilities can relate with her dog Sambuca. q u e s tio n s . teacher was describing a to what she’s saying - you (XS has provided sup m m '" ': Admission to the h o rrib le s to ry a b o u t a b o y can rise above what peo port orardim tion and sem inar is free, but w ith D ow n sy n d ro m e w ho p le s a y a n d n o t le t th e m budget services through reservations are re was being verbally bul be an obstacle to achiev the Self-determination q u ire d . lied . ing your dreams. We’re process for Riggio since To register, pro N e e d less to say, it here to help her spread 2006. v id e n a m e a n d p h o n e upset Riggio and tugged her message any way we CLS is a nonprofit number via em ^ to a t h e r h e a r t Ron Riggio (from left), his daughter Roxanne, wife Patty ca n .” organization providing The teacher talked and Community Living Services staff person Emily Graf R ig g io is 25 years old, support and services to semmars@bloomasset with Riggio later and show off Roxanne's °R-Woid" poster. just graduated from the seniors, veterans and management.com or mentioned she thought Livonia Itansition Pro people with develop call 248-932-5200. sh e w ould b e a n idem the proceeds of those igan University. She also g ra m a t th e W estern mental, physical and T h e L iv o n ia C iv ic a d v o c a te to s ta r t a cam sal^ to Special Olympics c re a te d a p o s te r th a t h a s Wayne Skills Center and intellectual disabilities C e n te r L ib ra r y is p a ig n e d u c a tin g th e pu b a n d th e B e s t B u d d ies hundreds of names on it, has taken classes at liv in g in W ayne, O akland located at 32777 Five lic & o u t w hy n o t to u se program at Eastern Mich supporting her campaign Schoolcraft College. She a n d M acom b co u n tie s. M ile, Livonia. su c h n e g a tiv e a n d h u rtftil w o rd s. M th th e h e lp o f h e r she created a Facebook page called “Help Me Ban th e R-W ord,” b u ilt a w eb s ite c a lle d “R ock in ’ R e s p e c t” (www.rockinres- p e c t. weebly.com) and organized several small fundraisers. She decided to donate

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During tiie discus it n^ded standpoint?” I your newborn child to sion, he recommended that would say no. day because you know I consider buying life insur M th regard to life they’ll need it in the 2 0 1 3 - 1 4 ance for my two children insurance being a good future; that jiist doesn’t ages 15 and 13. He said tiiat that will have a m aterial investment, the answer make sense. The same A trustee of School today,” she said. “A work vên you get a policy at a effqct. For example, I is no. Life insurance is thing can be said with craft College has been force educated and young age, if something don’t have golf ball in not an investment even life insurance. elected 2013-14 chair of trained for today’s and ever happened in the fu surance, not because I though sometimes it is In a d d itio n , i f y o u the Southeast Michigan tomorrow’s jobs is a part ture where they became ' wonft lose golf balls sold as such. I never projected how much life Council of Govern of SEMCOG’s economic uninsurablei they would at wheh I play, (because I think it is a good invest insurance they would m e n ts . development strategy. least have this policy. He do every time). Howev m ent if I have to die to need in the future, pur Joan Gebhardt, the The role of community also pointed out that the er, there’s no m aterial collect Of course there chasing that today would college board’s treasur colleges - developing policy could opeime as a finahcial loss. I can af are other ways to collect be cost prohibitive. er, was elected to lead specific training for the savings account and that ford] the buck a ball if I on a life insurance policy Therefore, save your the organi new jobs in the new the premiums at their age lo s e b n e . such as borrowing m oney. z a tio n a t economy - has elevated would be rather inexpen \^ th regard to chil against your own policy My advice if you have SEM C O G ’s the importance of edu sive. What are your dren the first issue is or canceling it and tak a few extra doU^s is to a n n u a l . cation even more.” Hioughts are buying life will m ere be a financial ing the cash surrender put money aside for G e n e ra l Gebhardt was ap insurance for a teenager? loss jif unfortunately, vûe. However, both their education. A contri A sse m b ly pointed to the School A: I believe that insur somjething happens to those ways are expen bution to something like meeting on craft College Board of ance is a means of cov o n e p f y o u r c M d re n . sive and the costs are the Michigan Education J u n e 20. Ihistees to fill a va ering risk not an in The answer for the great h ig h . Savings Plan would be G e b h a rd t She is the cancy in January 2007. vestment. W henever m ajority of fam ilies is The high fees alone much more effective first chair She went on to win the someone is thinking no. There certainly make it an inappropriate and beneficial to your representing community seat in her own right the about buying any type of would be pain and suf investment. If you want children than putting colleges in the 45-year following May. insurance whether it is fering as I can’t think of ed to make an invest money into a life insur history of the organiza Since 2007, she has auto insurance, boat anytlSng worse than m ent for the kids, buy ance policy. tio n . been an active and sup insurance or life insur losing a child. However, ing a mutual fund will G ood lu ck . In accepting the posi portive member of SEM ance, the question is: If a it would not necessarily reap more benefits than tion, Gebhardt said she COG, and was elected loss occurs, will there be be a financial loss. buying a life insmrance Rick Bloom is a fee-only is honored to be first vice chair in 2009. She a financial loss? If so, is If you had a child who policy . financial adviser. His website is chair of SEMCOG from has served on the Educa it a m aterial loss that for ôme reason was a Lastly, the idea that bloomassetmanagementcom. a community college tion Bloc, Tl’ansporta- needs to be insured. major breadwinner for by purchasing life insur If you would him to respond to and “proud of the tion Improvement Pro We don’t insure all the family, then the need ance your kids will have your question, email ground I am breaking.” gram (TIP) Develop our losses - only those for life insurance may some life insurance in rick®bloomas “I’m honored to be m ent Committee, and elected SEMCOG chjiir- M embership and Legis person,” Gebhardt said. lative Task Forces. “I love to learn and I am Gebhardt also served committed to lifelong two term s on the Wayne Canton hopeful about Ford Road fix learning. I look at my Coimty Board of Com participation in SEM m issioners representing By Darrell Clem boulevard - a plan touted m a te d b y M D O T a t $36 lanes by a grassy median, COG from this perspec W estland, Inkster, and staff Writer as the best traffic-easing million or more, though prohibiting left turns at tiv e .” south Livonia in D istrict option by state officials. state and local o ffic ii intersections, adding Gebhardt added that 12. H er core career was S tu n g b y fo u r re je c Canton, supported by would have to find turnaround Imes similar she feels “very fortu that of a public school tions from U.S. trans the Michigan Depart matching dollars to pay to those on Michigan nate” that educational teacher and adminis portation authorities. ment of li'ansportation, for the work. Avenue and transform institutions - community tr a to r. Canton officials are hope has refused to back down Canton faces competi ing Haggerty Road into a colleges, interm ediate Also elected SEM ful they will succeed in despite four failed at tion as it seeks to secure boulevard for 1,000 feet school districts, uni COG officers were: their fifth attem pt to tem pts to receive money the latest grant. In all, in both directions from versities - are a part of » Kathy D. Vosburg, a secure federal dollars to from a federal program Faas said, 568 applica F o rd . the membership of Macomb Coun^ com alter traffic-snarled Ford dubbed TIGER, or Ilrans- tions have been filed to The plan also calls for SEMCOG. missioner, as first vice R oad. portation Investment compete for $474 million a d d in g a th ir d w estb o u n d “I commend the SEM- chair. She will become For the first time, Generating Economic in fifth-rounci TIGER lane from 1-275 to Lilley, , COG founders who had the chair in 2014-15. however, the proposal R eco v ery . fu n d s. a third eastbound lane die foresight to recog » Robert Clark, may centers on converting Canton’s latest propos A move to turn Ford from Haggerty to 1-275 nize the importance of or of Monroe, vice chair. Ford Road into a bou al has scaled back the Road into a boulevard and paving Lotz Road the education communi » Rodrick Green, a levard from 1-275 to Shel amount requested, which from 1-275 to Sheldon between Ford and Cherry ty and include educa Superior Tawnship trus don - a departure from a h a d to p p e d th e $20 m il emerged in late May as H ill.' tional units in our or tee, vice chair. now-shelved plan to re lion m ark on earlier at the preferred alternative MDOT’s decision to ganization,” she said. “It » Jeffrey Jenks, Hun shape the Ford/I-275 te m p ts. from MDOT for easing pursue the boulevard was im portant when tington Wood commis interchange itself. “We’re hoping we’ll traffic congestion and plan coincided with the SEMCOG was founded sioner, vice chair. Canton Municipal have a better chance of reducing crashes along fifth ground of TIGER in 1 9 6 8 ...... it’s even m ore » Phil LaJoy, Canton Services Director Tim getting it by not going so the busding thorough g ra n ts . relevant today.” Township supervisor, Faas said local officials high,” Faas said. fa re . “Creating a work vice chair. expect to learn this fall The grant, if ap T h e p la n c a lls fo r [email protected] force that is ready to » M ichael Sedlal^ whether the U.S. Depart proved, would boost the separating westbound (313)222-2238 succeed in the 21st cen Green Oak Township ment of Transportation Ford Road project esti and eastboimd Ford Road Twitter: ©CantonObserver tury is the most impor clerk, immediate past will allocate $15.8 million tant role of education c h a ir. to convert Ford Road to a Clearwater M ic h ig a n ' Heating • Cooling • Boilers • Plumbing ' Electrical • Construction • Swimming Pools 734-502-5060 EmeiêBcy Senim Available Your Full Service Plumbing Experts

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There Sharon Lundie at 734- fundraisers and com will be videos and dis 7284919 or 734-788-1290 ments with other listen- o n m a n ik in cussions and snacks will or on the foundation crs* ’ be provided. website at www. lyman- Call-in live at 724-444- ; By Sue Budc The classes m eet 3:30- foundation.org. 7444 enter call ID 82757#, staff Writer 4:30 Tuesday and Thurs » Garden City Hospi or visit in the chat room day, July 9 ô u g h Aug. tal will host its 21st annu at httpy/talkshoe.com/ Garden City fire 8. al Golf Outing lUesday, tc/82757. fighters recently prac Space is lim ited. Sign Aug. 20, at W estern Golf Contact gccommun- ticed their lifesaving u p a t th e F a m ily R e and Country Club in Red- itychat@gmaiLcom. skills on a child-size source Center, ^735 fo rd . m a n ik in . Maplewood, west of Mer- Registration and con Healing Hearts The firefighters rim an. Garden city. For t i n e n t b r e a k f a s t w ill b e D o y o u h a v e a lo v ed completed a re-certifi more information, call at 7:30 a jn ., with a shot on in prison? cation course for Pedi M artha Griggs at 734- gun start at 8:30 am . Iôw that you are not atric Advance life 793-1860. There will be lunch and alone. Confidential sup S u p p o rt. Garden City Fire Capt Gary Gallo, Lt Daniel Neault, Chief cocktail reception follow port group meetings are * ^ 0 course is de Catherine Harman, Capt Derek LaPerriere and Engineer Summer Camp ing play. Golfers should held at Kirk of Our Sav signed to m eet the Mike Terch work on their PALS recertification.! Guardian M aitial Arts bring extra business ior, 36660 Cherry Hill, needs of pediatric pa and Fitness will host a c a rd s f o r th e d o o r p riz e W estland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. tients who may require es,” she said. “The m e n t d u rin g t|h e Street Ninja Summer d raw in g . the second and fourth advanced life support. training included a lot course,” she said. “The Camp July 15-19 for The cost is $225 per Mondays of each month. “The com se was of hands-on drills, as instructor gaye oim youths age 6 and up. player or $900 per four The meetings are free. in-house here at the well as w ritten and departm ent very posi Street Ninjas will learn some. Sponsorship oppor For more information, station,” Garden City practical exams. There tive feedbacl^ on their ninja skills like self- tunities also are avaU- contact Bonnie at Hope 4 Fire Chief Catherine were practical drills, or skill and knoi^ledge defense, tumbling, fit able. Player and sponsor Healing H earts at 734- Harman said. codes, each member le v e l. “I ’m very p ro u d ness, focus, walkhig ship registrations must 646-2237. They used a manikin, had to pass. Each mem of this departm ent for staff, map reading and be sent to Garden City which is the property of ber rotated every posi their dedication to the leadership skills. Even Hospital no later than Shop online the trainer. tion, sometimes being community and com more useful, ninjas will FWday, Aug. 9. Help Garden City It had to represent, the team leader, or mitment to their educa learn how to use these Funds raised for this Schools support its staff in size, a child at least perform ing any of the tio n .” skills in real life. year’s golf outing will go and students whenever several years old, she techniques necessary Retired G ^den City N o m o re th a n 30 n in toward the $1 million you shop at Amazon.com. in order to properly Fire Chief Bifl Forbush jas will be in training complete renovation of Simply follow the link The certification treat a pediatric cardi set the foundation and camp and the first 10 Garden City Hospital’s at the bottom of the dis lasts two years. ac patient.” steered the course. students signed up with a Family Birthing Center. trict’s website - “If we re-certify, the The pediatric mani “It is our n^sion to $50 deposit will also re For more information, www.gardencityschool- course is shorter,” Har kin is designed to read continue to provide the ceive a free Walking contact Lynn Giovannini s.co m . A p o rtio n o f a n y m a n sa id . the specific cardiac highest quality service bo-staff. Street Ninja a t 7 3 4 4 5 8 4 2 5 9 o r b y resulting purchases vdll “If we expire, it is problems and the feed to the conununity,” Summer Camp is $159. e m a il a t LGiovanni- be returned to Garden about 16-20 hours.” back of the treatm ent. Harman said. “We Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 [email protected]. City Public Schools. Children can’t be The instructor. Bob achieve this through p.m. Monday-Friday. Products do not cost any considered sm aller Jennison of Jennison training, education and Street Ninja T-shirt, Health Coach more by using the link, adults, Harman said. Services, put the fire experience.” lunch and activities in The Garden City Hos and residents don’t have “There are some fighters through mul c lu d e d . pital H ealth Coacb^ a to do anything more than anatom ical and physio tiple challenging sce [email protected] Preregistration is mobile unit that provides click on the link to start logical differences that narios. “We used our 313-222-2249 required. Space will be services to address sh o p p in g . this training address monitors and equip Twitter: ®5ueSbtld( lim ite d . health care needs for the On Saturday, Aug. 10, community, for those Guardian M artial Arts who are low income and • Adhesive uninsured or underin will host a Women’s and Vinyl Wall Art Girls’ Self-Defense Class sured, is at the Maple Home Accents from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 wood Center the th ir d • Decorative Balls Categories Listed C m ss^ p.m. The course will Wednesday of the month. • Ceram ic DOB N O TM IU K SEASONAL ' Birdhouses cover assault prevention Services offered in D e co r S a le & Wind Chimes FEATUWNC5T«l£TOP and practical self-de-' clude health screenings DECOR. PLATO. fense that is easy to use and assessments, health ^VIN G D^4ES. ’ Men’s Resin PITCHERS. CUPS, & ceramic Decor and remember. coaching and patient SALT&PEPPER AND OTHER The three-hour course care follow-ups. People CSIAPUC DECOR SO'OFF G oda WAa& TABLE w ill b e ta u g h t b y s e n io r m ust be 18 years or older DOES NOT NOUOE DECORATIVE DRAWER PtAlS ' CandiK, Ram eles LED Candle, > Polyi^ln & Pottery chief instructors Kelly to qualify for the pro •M irro rs WALL & TABLE Fragrance Warmeia & Diffusers D eco r S a le and Shelby Perkins, who gram at no cost, regard ITEMS PRICED K99&UP FEATURING RNIALS, have morejthan 40 years less of their insurance • lam ps A Lamp Shades DOES NOT INCLUDE CANDLE CANDLEHOLDERS, BOXES & BOWLS TEAuam. vanvEs. vawe macs or ' INCLUDES FLORAL PLANTERS, VASES combined m artial art s ta tu s . • pmows,'Rus5 & Throws fMGMNCE WAX & OILS POTTERYAND OTHER DECOR POLYRSIN & experience. The mobile unit parks Students will gain on the Maplewood side of *THE SPRING SHOP”, SUMMERl, 4TH OF JULY & FALL ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN SALE UNLESS SPECIFIED hands on experience the center from 9:30 a.m. practicing the self-de to 1p.m. For more in All Items labeled All Items Labeled fense taught in this class. form ation, call 734-458- Included are a take 4330. :<.!S prino*:: Seasonal hems home booklet and a per ^ SllO p'& A vert poker. The course is Zumba class 6 6 % o rr 6 6 * 6 F F $29. College students Zumba fitness is back •LitUeWlshs 6 6 * 0 1 1 Baby Kerns with I.D. v i^ receive $5 at M erriman Road Bap • Summer Crafh off the course. Pre-regis tist Church, on M erriman •Statuaiy •GatinsBalls • Decorations tration is necessary. just south of Ford, Gar • Gamen • Garden Wall • Party Supplies •VBS Home Decor • Crafts & Morel Street Ninja and the d e n C ity. Planteis Decor & More •oosswriNaiJDSfmx • Summer Decor self-defense course will The class is for wom be held at Guardian M ar en age 18 and older. Class > stem Naturals Horal furaitore Needle Art tial A rts, 30942 Ford, tim e is 8-9 p.m. with reg Most Catesorle listed •An Foam istration beginning at BOUQUETS,O iO O S FR O M DOS NOT INOUSS aUONia 0£rUT»^ Select Group 01 Products • I love This Garden City. To register,. STiCXS.PODS. on nSMS USEIED‘nOUL ACONTT Cotton!'’ contact Guardian M artial 7:30 p.m . CRAIN&FILLBiS sroFF f u r n it u r e 3 0 ^ 0 F F A rts a n d F itn e s s a t 734- S p o n so red b y th e G irl D O S NOT 5 0 *0 FF. • AiUsle* Cotton Floss & Craft Thread Packs 266-0565. friends of Grace Minis »Potted • Floral Stems try at M erriman Road Trees & [Bdudes AD Renal 6 r 6 F F 3 0 ^ 0 F F No coffee hours Baptist Church, the class Roor Plants AereeDoySieDB Aft-SR. 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On www.wesdandlibrary.org . baseball cards from the th e L u n a r N ew Y ear, th e HI6HUGHTED ACTMTIES mid 1860s until today. He ancient Chinese used the . will also show you how to Golf outing benefits popping bamboo to fright Parenting Workshop/ start, keep and sell col e n aw ay N ian , a n e v il Training — Kitdien Art lections, including using spirit. Over the years, the Fun (#25); 9:30 a.m. July 8 eBay. At the end of the bamboo “firecrackers” S ta rfis h F am ily S e r p ro g r^ , Mr. Kless will Oakwood cancer programs h«vimp. more prevalent vices' Early Learning appraise small collec and were used to ward off Communities presents tio n s. e v il a t w ed d in g s, fu n e ra ls, 'TEQtchen A rt Fun.” Learn Friday Night Movie: 7 The rain was falling, and births. to encourage art devel p.m. Julyl2 but spirits were soaiing Pao chuk, or “burst opment in young children F rid a y n ig h t m o v ies at the recent Oakwood bamboo,” evolved into and strategies to talk ro ll o n in to th e su m m e r Women’s Healthcare more official firecrackers about chilên’s art. Free months with a variety of Classic golf outing last after the discovery of childcare is provided for concert movies, summer m o n th . gunpowder. Chinese al children of participants. blockbusters (of the Spiel The event, presented chemists began experi All parents, teachers and berg Variety), and great by Drs. H arris, Birkhill, menting with gunpowder childcare providers are foreign films. Tonight’s Wang, Songe& Asso as early as the 7th centu encouraged to attend. m ovie is E.T. the Extra- ciates and Karen Colina ry. A 9tii century book Frienib of tiie Library Terrestrial, “(a) meek and Wilson Smithbauer, is in e n title d The Classified Montiiy Meeting: 2 p.m . alienated Uttie boy (who) its 21® year. Dolores Essentials of the Mysteri J u ly 9 finds a stranded extrater Pfeffer of Grosse lie ous Too of the True Origin cf The Friends of the restrial. 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By Jay Grossman “I could feel that my ents, two canoes, a kayak said. “I felt sorry for based company and one staff W riter legs were wet,” he said. and one paddle. It was myself, took heroic suf of the largest providers “ITie top part of me d u s k a n d w e k n e w it fering to a whole new of prosthetic devices, In 1996, Paul Templer wasn’t dry, but it wasn’t would be hours before level and was kind of a b u ilt h im a kaya)e p a d d le found himself head-first water wet, either. There anyone missed us.” je r k a c tu a lly . that could be maneu down the throat of a hip was this huge pressure A decision was made ■ “Then one day my vered with one arm. po in a vicious confronta crushing down on me and quickly that one of the doctor walked into the While preparing for tio n o n th e Z a m b e ^ R iv I couldn’t move — except guides and Templer room and gave me a the trip, he m et Carrie er in southern Africa. for my hand. I started to would take one of the priceless ^ t. He looked th ro u g h h e r b r o th e r The attack left anoth feel aroimd and I touched canoes to go for help. me right in the eyes and Chris Walton, a form er er man dead and cost the bristles on the hippo’s said, ‘Hey, Paul, always Detroit Free Press w r ite r Templer his entire left snout. So I knew exactly A winding river remember this: you’re who was plannihg to arm . Yet looking back, where I was: head first, Fortune then smiled the sum of your choices. cover the expedition. he’ll tell you in many up to my waist, down a on Templer, as a shock You’re ex a^y who, what They fell in love and ways it made him a bet hippo’s throat.” traum a specialist hap and where you choose to decided to m arry and t e r m an . pened to be nearby. He be in life.’ At first I’m build their lives together Seventeen years later, Survival mode was stabilized and trans thinking that’s easy for in Michigan. he’s m arried and raising Even given the bi ported to a hospital in him to say, considering “W hen I f ir s t ^ d m y a fam ily in Beverly Hills. Paul Templer of Beverly zarreness of the situa Zimbabwe, where his he’s the doctor and I’m run-in with the hippo, a He’s form ed a nonprofit Hills fought a terrific battie tion, Templer said ratio arm was amputated dur the patient. But he plant lot of the stories seemed called the Templer Foun -and lost an arm -w ith a nal thinking kicked in ing surgery. ed a seed and I knew he to end with ‘Man who dation that supports dis hippo in a n African river. a n d h e tr ie d to fo c u s on Three days later, au was probably right.” was attacked by hippo is abled and chronically ill survival. After a bit of thorities foimd Nama- Templer parlayed his maimed for life.’ I I^ d children, along with vet guide, takiiig tourists underwater thrashing, sango’s body floating in new-found fame to raise of wanted my story to erans affected by PTSD. along the crocodile-infes the hippo spit him out. the river without a money for other ampu have a different ending,” He’s also a motiva ted Zambezi River. He Templer managed to s c ra tc h . tees in Africa. TWo years Templer said. “But I tional speaker and runs was 27 at the time. reach the surface and “In the hospital I’d after the attack, he tried knew before that could his own consulting firm . On M arch 9,1996, g ra b a fe w ^ p s o f a ir like to say I was this deep do something that had happen, a whole lot of life Opus Dynamic. 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Fielder steps down after two seasons MU pitcher 2-hits Rams By Brad Emons s ta ff W rite r Former Madonna University ace Jere- I n a su d d e n tu r n o f e v e n ts . mey Gooding (livo- M att Fielder’s stint as livohia n ia /D e a rb o m D iv in e Stevenson varsity football coach C h ild ) allo w ed ju s t has ended after two seasons. two hits over six It’s curious timing, to say the mnings Wednesday le a s t. to lead the M chigan Fielder resigned two weeks Bulls to an 8-0 Livo ago because of “personal rea nia Collegiate Base sons,” according to athletic di ball L eaê win over r e c to r L o ri H y m an . th e M ich ig an R a m s His replacement is form er a t F o rd F ie ld . Stevenson quarterback Randy (jooding struck M icallef, who most recently out eight and walked served as both offensive and two, while Rams defensive coordinator the past starter Jeff Sorenson seven seasons under Bob M eyer (Livonia Stevenson/ atWaUedLake W a3me State) took C e n tra l. the loss giving up six The announce e a rn e d ru n s in 2% m e n t c a m e in n in g s o f w ork. W ed n esd ay in a Jerem y Robinson press release by belted a thrfee-run Hjfman, who said homer for the BuUs she “had an in (164), while Alex Micallef kling” that Fielder BorgUneandTheo might step down. P ic c irilli e a c h h a d Fielder, who went 8-11 in his two hits and an RBI. two seasons as the Spartans lirent Drumheller head coach, could not be and M att Avromov reached for co m m en t. had the lone hits for A fte r th e jo b p o s tin g e n d e d the Ram s (9-10-2). July 1, H y n ^ along with Ste venson Assistant Principal Pete M aôni, interviewed five out Bucks play side candidates for the vacant position during the first round to 0-0 draw of interviews. Three other selec tion committee members were The Michigan added for the second round of Bucks ran their sea interviews, including two stu Harrison Wenson of Farmington Hills was the starting catcher for the Eart all-star team at Comerica Park, j o h n so n u n b e a te n s tr e a k dent-athletes and a sub-varsity STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER to eight gaihes with a c o a c h a lre a d y o n th e s ta ff. hard-fought 0-0 draw M icallef, a 1991 Stevenson 'Ibesday against the grad, emerged as the front host (Chicago Inferno runner and accepted the posi a t W h eato n (H I.) tio n . All-star game is ‘hit’ C o lleg e. “Randy has 19 years of coach The point keeps ing experience,” Hyman said. the Bucks in first “He’s a Stevenson ^ d u a te , a p la c e (7-1-2,23 long-time community member. points) over idle FC He grew up in the house that he for catcher Wenson London (6-2-1,19 currently lives in, so he has a points) in the PDL’s very good pulse on the commu Farmington Hills players on winning team at Comerica Park G re a t L a k e s D iv i nity. He is a teacher. He’s been sio n . an offensive and defensive coor Michigan has four dinator. He’s ready to be head By Dan O'Meara Coaches Association East-W est think I crowd the plate, but regular-season coach and this is the job that’s s ta ff W rite r All-Star Game at Comerica people like hitting me for some games left to play, r he’s always wanted, so his pride P a rk . reason. It happens, though; it’s in c lu d in g a show and passion is with Stevenson In his first two tim es at bat On the second occasion, part of the game. But I was down at 7:30 pjn. fo o tb a ll.” Monday night, Harrison Wen- Wenson, who was drafted last used to it titis year.” W ednesday, J u ly 10, T h e 4 0 -y ear-o ld M ic a lle f, a son’s all-star eêrience was a month in the 38th round by the The 6-foot-3,220-pound Wen w ith FC L ondon f o r graduate of W estern Michigan lot like his senior season at Detroit Tigers, loaded the bases son estim ates he was plunked first place at Ulti University, is math department University of Detroit Jesuit before scoring a run in the by a pitch 15-20 tim es during m a te S o c c e r A re n a s chair at Bmiks Middle School in High School East’s 9-4 victory. the recent high school season. in Pontiac. W alled L ak e. H e s e rv e d a s The Farmington Hills catch “The first pitch was right at “It probably led the state; it For more informa Walled lake W estern’s defen- er was hit by the first pitch my baclq the second nipped my was imbelievable,” he said. “In tio n , v is it w w w .bucks each tim e in the 32nd annual jersey, but I tried to get out of soccer.com or call See MICALLEF, Page B2 Michigan High School Baseball the way,” Wenson said. “I don’t See ALL-STAR, Page B2 (248)334-7463.

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Berryman credits wife sive coordinator under Chuck the last seven games in my high school career, I was hit by a pitch and some Apap in 1999, when the W arriors tim es multiple tim es in a game. captured the MHSAA Division 1 “I don’t believe most people hit me state championship. on purpose, but I do believe they were for baseball accolades M icallef also coached from trying to pitch me inside. I don’t know 1999 to 2000 at W estern under why, because I love inside pitches. If I Mike ZdebsM and was reimited turn on it, it’s going to go.” By Brad Emons with Apap the next year, when he In his third plate appearance Mon Staff Writer took the Walled Lake Central job day, Wenson was determ ined to put the serving both as offensive and bat on the ball, if at all possible. Going back 20 years, defensive coordinator. “I was swinging out of my shoes, Rick Berryman can’t With the start of preseason because I wanted to make contact,” he remember the first var football practice scheduled for said. “I popped it up high in the air (for sity baseball game he Aug. 12 and the first game Aug. an out). I was 0-for-l and got hit twice, ever coached at Bedford 30, M icallef is scrambling to put but I was happy to be on base to help Union High School together a staff. th e te a m .” “Don’t have a clue, “I would like to build upon the Wenson also started behind the don’t have a clue,” Ber traditions that have been set and plate, played four innings and caught ryman said. work on the strengths of our two pitchers - Nick Deeg of Lake Orion But it’s a safe bet his athletes,” he said. “But with get and Connor Fannon of Grosse Pointe wife June was right by ting a late start on things my No. L ig g e tt. h is sid e . 1 priority is to m eet the young “It was a great experience and I was The Livonia Steven men and to build with them some happy I was able to do it,” he said. “We son coach, who was of the strengths they have. We were there for two days, spent a night among seven inductees played them (Stevenson) early in in a hotel and got to hang out with the Sunday night into the the (2012) season. I have some guys. I was really honored to be part of M ichigan High School idea of some of the kids that are it. Baseball Coaches Hall of returning based on last year’s “I’ve been able to play at Comerica Fame, knew immedi film, but it’s still getting to know Park and work out there, so it wasn’t ately who to thank dur them a little more personal and new. But whenever you go and play on ing his five-minute building upon what they’ve al that field, it’s an unbelievable experi speech at Zuccaro’s ready been working on in the ence and I’m really blessed to be able Country House in Ches off-season.” to do it.” terfield Township. M icallef said he has learned ' Wenson, who has a scholarship to That’s because behind from Rich Rodriguez’s failed Michigan, played in the 2012 Catholic every good man, there’s experience at Michigan that he’s League ch^pionship game at Comer a good woman. going to have to incorporate ica Park, and he participated in a pre “When I got up there, some of the past Stevenson phi draft Tigers workout there this spring. I said, ‘It’s nice that my Stevenson's Rick Berryman, at Comerica Park, was losophy. “I wasn’t expected to get drafted, name is on here, but it’s inducted into the Midiigan High School Baseball Coaches In B eider’s second season, because I didn’t go to a lot of the show unfortunate that I can’t Hall of Fame, tonya shade Stevenson finished 6-4 and cases down South like a lot of guys include June’s name on earned a spot in the Division 1 did,” Wenson said. “To get drafted was the plaque, because in state playoffs. a dream come true. It was the 38th the 652 high school “I think we’re going to t ^ and round, but not many high school play games I’ve coached, be hybrid, at least for the first ers can say they were drafted by a June and I have done year,” M icallef shid. major lea^ e team; so it was quite an that together,”’ Berry M icallef, who only becomes honor. man said. “The whole the fourth Stevenson varsity “(The Tigers) haven’t told me what speech was thanking her. football coach in school history, the signing bonus is yet. I know and Some guys thank their said he hopes to keep two mem they pretty much know I will not be wives, but June’s contri bers of Stevenson’s staff on signmg. 1’U be going to college and bution is more than just board, including form er 16-year playing for the University of Michigan. a wife who shows up and head coach Tim Gabel, who has But it’s still awesome to say I was be supportive. served the past two seasons as drafted by the Detroit Tigers.” “S h e’d b e e n in th e Stevenson’s JV coac^ along with Wenson didn’t have any putouts or dugout 10 years at Red- John Nichols, a varsily staffer. assists in the all-star game, but he near ford Union, she’d liter “We’re in a process of figuring ly threw out a runner stealing second ally show up at practice all that out,” M icallef said. “The base from his knees. and run stations. She problem is we have a lot of peo “Hector Gutierrez (Detroit W estern, keeps scores. When I ple on vacation right now, so the U-M) said he was out, but the ump come home, my stats are June Berryman (left), at a Stevenson game this spring tim ing isn’t ideal. But we’re called him safe,” Wenson said. “It was a totaled. She keeps pitch with granddaughter Lexi Shade, has been a fixture working on putting all the fin good throw and right on the money, but counts. She keeps where keeping score at high schooi and summer coiiegiate ishing touches on things and Sie ump called it right away.” the ball is hit at what games, tonya shade getting things organized this ' count. I’m spoiled.” week. A number of^the ciurent Mohr sidelined In 20 seasons of principal for 24 years at got written up as the Stevenson staff members are out Wenson’s good friend and form er coaching high school RU’s H ilbert Middle first female coach in the of town as well. I’m hoping to I teammate in summer baseball, Connor baseball, Berryman is School then retiring history of the Connie meet with everybody this week, Mohr of Farmington High School, also 391-261, including a 176- from education three Mack World Series in settle on a staff and get things was a member of the East all-star team. 126 m ark at Stevenson in y e a rs ago. Farmington, N.M. organized.” Mohr was unable to play, however, nine seasons and a 215- Meanwhile, June, his “I have not just done M icallef’s bloodlines run deep due to a broken right hand. The injury 135 record in 11 years at wife of 30 years, started it. H er and I have done it at Stevenson. He played for Jack occurred a couple of days beforehand RU. out as a hearing-im to g e th e r.” Reardon, the school’s first head when the left-handed Mohr was hit by a Berryman, who lives paired and fourth-grade And the apple doesn’t coach who stayed 30 seasons pitch while batting for his College Con in Canton, has captured teacher before going on fall far from the family before handing over the reins to n e c t tea m . two district, one region to adm inistration as an tree, with daughter To Gabel, who guided the Spaitans “Connor and I talked the whole al, one conference and elem entary school prin nya (Shade) close by for to 2007 MHSAA state ch ^ p i- game,” Wenson said. “It was a bummer two division titles at cipal. She is also retired. m u ch o f th e d iam o n d onship final. Gabel was also Mi he was not able to play for the last tim e Stevenson. He also “Youth, college and action as well. callef’s freshm an football coach. he and I might have been on the field earned five Mega White high school, June and I The 66-year-old Ber M icallef’s wife M ichelle, a to g e th e r. crowns and two district have been together over ryman, who also coaches nurse, is a 1992 Stevenson grad. “We’ll be playing against each other championships at RU. 1,700 games - that’s a the 22-and-under Michi M icallef has foiur children - two the next four years. I’m excited about “I was touched and few,” Berryman said. gan Rams of the Livonia girls and two boys (including an that, but our friendship definitely won’t flattered,” Berryman “She’s not a supporter, Collegiate Baseball incoming ninth-^ader). c h a n g e .” said. “Like I tell people, she’s involved. She was League, doesn’t plan on Stevenson Principal Jim Gib Mohr, a speedy center fielder who you go into it for the love at the Connie Mack leaving the dugout any bons had the final say on Mical can hit for power and average like of the game and never World Series when I tim e soon. lef’s hiring after receiving a Wenson, wUl continue his playing ca realize of getting to this went out there in 1995. It “I see people wanting recommendation from Hyman reer at Michigan State. pinnacle. It’s truly a nice was a big to-do out there the coveted Stevenson and MazzonL Gibbons said he honor. It’s truly nice to because we go to a man job,” said Berryman, had a brief conversation with Still a fun time be recognized, but that’s ager’s meeting. There’s who led the Spartans to a Fielder before he resigned. “I wish I would have been on the not why I went into it.” me, Lou Pirronello (his 24-13 record dong with “He (Fielder) just said ‘per field,” Mohr said. “I still had a good A fter compiling a 19-6 Stevenson assistant KLAA Central Division sonal reasons’ in our conversa time, being in the dugout and partici record as a pitcher at coach) and June. They and Division 1 district tion,” Gibbons said. “He had pating in everything that was going on. Eastern Michigan Uni said, ‘W hat she’s doing titles this spring. “I said,, mentioned to Lori and I that he It was hard (not being in the game), but versity (1966-69), Berry here?’ I said, ‘She’s ‘I’m not dead yet, I’m had been thinking about it prior I enjoyed talking with eve^one who man went into teaching coaching.’ The media s till c o a c h in g .’” to when he did it. You’re going to was on the team and listening to stories special education before went with it and she got have to talk to him about why h e. about where they’re going to school becoming an assistant interviewed on TV, She [email protected] d id it.” and stuff like that.” Mohr will have surgery later this week to put two m etal plates in his said, ‘You want to put on played in high school. She ic a n L ittle L eag u e d e sp ite a hand. Incredibly, his recovery is ex HINES some nail polish?”’ said a lso h a s a b ro th e r R y an , 10, rule that Little League had pected to be quick, as well as complete. Hines, who counts Justin w ho p la y s b a s e b a ll a n d a that specificaUy prohibited “Actually, I should be ready to go Continued from Page B1 V e rla n d e r a n d M i ^ e l C a s is te r Am y, 11, w ho p la y s g irls fro m try in g ou t. T he when fall ball starts (Sept. 1),” he said. brera as her favorite major softbaU . league president aUowed “It wasn’t the best tim e for the injury. “What makes her stand le a g u e rs . “That’s what nice about h e r to tr y o u t anyw ay, an d It’s not a big deal. I’ll just work as hard o u t th e m o st is s h e ’s g o t a ll Figley has also heard it, her,” Figley said. “She abso the manager of the Orioles as I can to get back and be ready for th re e - sh e c a n p itc h , sh e too. lutely loves the game of s e le c te d I ^ g f o r h is tea m . the fall. I’m p re ^ excited. I look for can field and she can hit,” “T h e fu n n y th in g is basebaU. She knows more When Little League Interna ward to competing for a starting job P ira te s co a ch W ade F ig le y they’ll be some snide com- a b o u t basebaU th a n h a lf th e tional officials in W i l l i a m s - for next year.” said, “Ib be able to do ^ inents when she takes the kids on the team and half the port. Pa., found out about Until this year, Mohr and Wenson th re e - 1 c a n p u t h e r an y mound and then it’s dead parents. She foUows base her participation, they had been teammates for the past eight where on the infield and silence,” he said. “The (op baU. We’re lucky because we th re a te n e d to puU th e Y p si su m m e rs. she’s one of my best pitch posing) coaches always say probably only have her for lanti American Little “It’ll be a lot different, being on e rs . what a great job she did two more years of basebaU L ease’s charter if she took opposite sides of the field, but it’ll be a “S h e’s g o t a c u rv e . S h e’s after. The other kids will say, because when she hits high th e fie ld in a gam e. lot of fun to face him,” Mohr said. “I’m got a changeup. She can hit ‘It’s a girls, it’s a girl,’ then school, she’U probably play MeanwhUe, the Ypsilanti sure we’ll stay pretty good friends.” tile baU o u t o f th e p a rk w ith it’s cold silence when she softbail. There aren’t any C ity CouncU th re a te n e d to the 200-foot fences. She hit goes one-two-three, one-two- girls basebaU players in revoke YpsUanti Little one out as an U-year-old three. She sits them down high school and that’s the League’s charter and use of w ith m y te a m la s t y e a r, to o .” after they’re mouthing off.” sad thing. She could play the city’s fields and King Figley said Hines was Figley, in fact, can’t find fre s h m a n a n d JV, b u t v a rs i w as u ltim a te ly aU ow ed to more th ^ deserving of an enough superlatives for ty is a whole different world. play under the intense scru all-star berth and she’s not H in es. But I could see her playing tiny of the national media. just merely a token pick. “This is my 10th year of until 10th grade in basebaU “I save every article I can “T h e y ta k e o n ly 12 p lay coaching and she’s in the top .and giving it up. For any girl find on girls playing base ers from the whole league,” five,” he said. “There are to get a scholarship it’s go baU,” Stacie Hines said. he said. “She made the all- only four boys that are bet in g to b e softbaU , w h ic h is “There are girls that have star team the last two years ter than her, including three the sad thing about it.” gotten coUege scholarships and is one of the starting pitchers who are starting for In two years, Hines wiU to play. S he’s ju s t k e e p in g pitchers. She pitches and their high school team s right be attending Salem High her options open and hoping bats second. She stays in the now .” School. she doesn’t face any kind of game, the whole game. Usu Hines’ nickname has “They put on cUnics ev discrimination so they can a lly in a n a ll-s ta r g a m e you become “Simshine” around e ry y e a r, a co u p le a y e a r,” ju s t w a tc h h e r a n d se e in g co m e in a n d o u t w ith th e the local diamonds. h e r m o th e r S ta c ie sa id . “I ’v e what she can do, instead of other three because you can “She’s an awesome kid,” h a d h e r to th o se a s lo n g a s saying, ‘Oh, no, it’s jtist a o n ly p la y n in e , b u t sh e ’s one Figley said. “We call her I’ve known about them. boys game.’ Another girl of fte five that stays in the ‘Sunshine’ because she’s They’re aware of who she is. name Kate went from Can whole time.” always smiling and she’s We’re hoping that once she ton went to Cooperstown last But Hines has heard already ready to play.” gets to high school, there’s year. I hope she paved the some sexist comments from And Hines has an intense not going to be any discrim i w ayas weU.” Farmington's Connor Mohr tips his hat tim e to tim e, some in jest. passion for the game, as n a tio n .” during the pregame introductions, john “We played in Tecumseh weU. She comes from a base- In 1973, K in g tr ie d o u t fo r [email protected] STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER last weekend and one kid baU family. Her father Jerry a spot in the Ypsilanti Amer 313-222-68S1 hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS ; 0 & E Media | Sunday, Juiy 7, 201 i (W) B3 ALL-AREA BOYS GOLF TEAM Top golfers reach dizzying heights

FIRST TEAM Berkley tournament. LeGault m-OBSwm Kyle Rodes, Sr., Plymouth: shot 75 at the regional and BOYS GOLF There was no disputing that would have been a state quaU- FIRST TEAM Kyle Rodes, Plymouth. Sr. Rodes was the main man on an fier, but a misunderstanding Ctonnie Trosper, Canton, i)p h . ultra-talented Plymouth team about a rule resulted in him John Tatti, Plymouth, Jr. this season, a fact underscored - - j r Eric Attard, liv. Stevenson, Jr. ^ ^ f r being disqualified. He also had by his individual state champi a sub-40 average in dual Chris Kozler, Plymouth, Jr. 'i'' 1, 1 \ Austin Alexander, N. Farmington, Soph. onship at the Division 1 state E t e / f " '•4 m a tc h e s. Evan Chipman, Plymowh, Jr. finals at the conclusion of a rVi:;\ 4 .1 “He really worked on his SECOND TEAM three-hole sudden-death play ) '1 game this year and had some Alec Kondrath, Liv. Churchill Jr. o ff. stellar events,” coach Dennis Tyler M cMahan, Canton! Sr. Kyle Rodes D o n n ie T ro sp e r John Tatti M att LeGault Farmington, Jr. Yet that success, at MSU’s ZalesM said. “He played very Nick Heffron, Farmington, Jr. P ly m o u th C a n to n P ly m o u th Forest Akers West, only con consistently. He’s pla 3d n g in M att G oldi Farmington, Jr. tinued Rodes’ season-long tournaments this summer and Mite Maiden, Garden Ci^, Sr. Ryan Masell N. familngton. Soph. s c rip t. looking forward to next year. Austin Hards, Liv. Stevenson, & He averaged 71.4 for 18 He’s r ^ consistent with his Connor Humitz, liv . Stevenson, Sr. holes throughout the year and irons and his putting is his % an Rieckhoff, Plymouth. Sr. COACH OF THE YEAR was m edalist at Indianwood, str o n g p o in t.” Nick Brandon, Plymouth Birmingham C.C. and Forest Nidc Heffron, Jr., Farnfiing- HONORABLE MENTIONS Akers East while nabbing all to n : Heffron came on late in O uird iill; Brian Sexton. Doug Simpson; Frank- conference, all-district, the season to average 75 in the On: Tyler Gerhard, Josh Dude^ StevensotE Mi chael Blaessen John Glenn: Anify Snyder; regional and all-state acco team ’s last four events. His VEayne; Austin St Peter; Canton; Alex Cham la d e s. season average in tournament pagne Brent Perry, Noah Undlbauen Plymouth; Plymouth coach Nick Bran play was a solid 79.6, and he l^ e Melnick; Salem: Brian Fritterson, Bi^ y Cole Eric Attard Chris Kozler Connor Cole; HanIsoiK Kyle Coscaielly, Eric don touted Rodes for his phys Austin Alexander helped the Falcons qualify for Stevenson Plymouth N. Farmington Chappell; North Farmington; Neal Kedhamath, ical and m ental makeup, not to the Division 1 regional at Lyon Jon fterret Farmington; Vishall Amin; Garden mention tireless drive to excel. Oaks. Heffron averaged 39 in . G t j p Sean Hackman, Joe Pummill Chad Berger, “He has that rare mix of dual matches. Justin Swisheg Thurston; Andrew Lapins, Alex W iiaros Logan Charlton, Jim Beauchamp; Reit- excellent talent and outstand “As he came off the hockey fo rd itidom Kyle Gross. \ ing work ethic that is all-too- season, he didn’t have much rare in athletics,” Brandon tim e to practice golf,” ZalesM said. “Kyle has earned every said, adding Heffron picked up said. “ Austin was one of our ounce of every accolade and steam as the season pro most consistent players all accomplishment that he got gressed. “He’s another we year. He works hard at his during an unforgettable senior hoped would have gone to the game and that will help him se a so n .” state finals, because he was out playing college wher Rodes will golf next year at playing so well at the end of ever he decides to play.” Eastern Michigan University. Evan Chipman Alec Kondrath 'fyler McMahan the season. Connor Humitz, Sk, Ste Donnie Trosper, Soph., Plymouth Churchill Canton “He’s consistent with the venson: Headed to Madonna Canton: If the best is yet to irons and his short game. He University, he parlayed a stel come, the rest of the KLAA had one event where he was in lar hockey season as q starting and Division 1 had better brace the 40s on the front nine and goaltender on the Divîon 2 for the impact. shot 32 on the back. He might championsUp team by posting Urosper averaged 37.8 for i start slower, but he’s really a season averages of 39,8 (nine nine holes and 74.4 for 18 holes, | | great 18-hole player.” holes) and 79.5 (18 holbs). gam ering medalist kudos at Matt Goldi, Jr., Farming- Humitz also placed 15th at three of six dual matches along • r < to n : Goldi is a repeat member both the district (78) and re 1 - with winning the Farmington of the All-Area second team gional (80). j Invite (74) and Ann Arbor after another fine season in “Connor had a great season Pioneer Invite (71). AL which he averaged 79.4 in as a senior,” Higham said. “He A catalyst for the Chiefs Matt LeGault Nick Heffron Matt Goldi tournaments. His solid play was a captain t ^ yea^ and qualifying as a team for the D1 Farmington Farmington Farmington contributed to the Falcons showed great leadersUp finals, he followed that up with w in n in g a s h a re o f th e OAA throughout the year. Connor 75 at the KLAA conference W hite Division crown and improved has game throughout meet to make the first team advancing to regional play. the year and I think ms best and placed second at regionals Goldi also averaged 38 in dual golf is still to come.” w ith 7 L m a tc h e s. Ryan Rieckhoff, Sr,^, Ply- Then at the state finals, his “At the beginning of the m outti: His consistency and scoreUne of 77-72-149 was season, he played really weU,” competitive edge helped the good for a sixth-place tie, giv ZalesM said. “He was the team lA^dcats both in dual iheets ing him two all-state selections medalist in almost every event and tournaments. in two years. we had at the beginning. He “Ryan stepped up in the “Donnie is a very talented had a little down part in the KLAA Conference C h^pi- Mike Maiden Ryan Masell Austin Harris golfer,” coach Tom Alles said. “ middle of the season, but he onships and MHSAA districts Garden City N. Farmington Stevenson He is rem arkably consistent. kept his cool and knew those to help lead Plymouth to wins He hits fairways and greens things happen. at b o li events,” Branc}on said. with phenomenal accuracy. “I think his demeanor (is an Rieckhoff averaged 82 and “He has two more years to asset). He doesn’t get real enjoyed a round of 78 on Day 2 work on achieving his goal of excited and he doesn’t get real of the D1 state finals as the being the best high school upset. Usually, I can teU a play runner-up \W ldcats caine with golfeiîn Hie«tate.T wouldn’t - er’s score by the way he’s in a tiebreakerof winning the bet against him.” walking. M th him, he just championship. John Tatti, Jr., Plymoutii: keeps his cool and that’s a real “He was a very steady per On most team s, Tatti would get good thing.” form er in match play and his the headlines. On Pl3rmouth, he Mike Maiden, Sr., Garden experience and focus was in m erely is one of five elite play C ity: A four-year varsity stand fectious to the rest of our ers who pulled the chain to Connor Humitz Ryan Rieckhoff Nick Brandon out, Maideh was a model of team ,” Brandon said. ‘Â terrif victory, averaging 77.1 in toiu'- Stevenson Plymouth Plymouth coach consistency for the W estern ic competitor, Ryan never nament play. Wayne Athletic Conference stopped fighting and gm ding He also was all-regional Brandon noted. off-season toward having a ch^pion (Mugars. He led the during his senior season.” with 74 at West Shore, shot “Chris plays the game with shining senior season.” team with a 38.5 nine-hole COACH OF THE YEAR 73-76 at the state finals to place great confidence and has a SECOND TEAM Stroke average and 79.5 aver Nick Brandon, Plyihoufh: fourth individually at Forest true love for the game,” Bran Alec Kondrath, Jr., Oiur- age for 18 holes. Maiden, who W hat a rooMe seEison it was for Akers West and tied for med don said. “And this made him a diill: He was an individual is also an accomplished hockey Brandon, who took over Ply alist April IS at the Detroit great teammate and a key part state qualifier, shooting 86- player, fired a stellar 79 at the mouth’s team from Chris Golf Club Invite with 74. o f a ll o f o u r s u c c e s s e s .” 80- 146 after placing eighth at Division 1 regional tournam ent Moore, the only other head His coach said Tatti brings a Austin Alexander, Soph., the regional with 75. in Grosse Be, m issing qualify coach in program history. picture-perfect swing to the N. Farmington: A le x a n d e r Kondrath, who had an 18- ing for the D1 state m eet as an Brandon guided the M id- golf course, not to mention a makes his second appearance hole average of 81 and a nine- in d iv id u a l b y ju s t fo u r sh o ts. cats to a 10-0 record in the mix of poise and confidence on the All-Area squad, moving hole average of 43.7, was also “Along with having a lot of KLAA South Division, along that grew throughout the sea up from the second team a the Brighton Invitational med skill, Mike has the perfect with tournam ent victo]|ies at son. year ago. He led the Raiders alist with 71 and took 15th in demeanor for golf,” coach Ron the DGC Invitational at Detroit “His 74 at Detroit Golf Club with a tournament average of the Kensington Conference Pummill said. “When you Golf Club and the M illiken in our first event of the season 78.4, and he was the leader in to u rn e y . watch him walk down the fair Millwork Invite at Indianwood. sent a message that he was nine-hole scoring with 36 “Alec’s hard work and dedi way after hitting a shot, you Plymouth also captqred ± e ready to go to the next level, strokes per match. cation to his golf game this don’t know if he’s 12-under KLAA Kensington Conference and he proved that tim e and Alexander set a school rec year has paid great dividends,” (par) or 12-over. M th his out championship, won thq district tim e again dmnng the season,” ord with 4-under-par 31 at Glen coach Paid Worley said. “Hav standing attitude and talent, and finished second at the Brandon said. “Ik tt’s achieve Oaks Golf Course. He shot ing played at states this year he’s been a pleasure to coach MHSAA regional in Gbosse lie m ents in the postseasOn are a sub-80 scores in seven of nine has only inspired him to get the past four yearS.” before coming within a tie b ig re a s o n w h y P l3miouth golf tournaments with his best better and be a more consis ftyan Masell, Soph., N. breaker of winning the D1 needs a bigger trophy case being a pair of 76s. tent player for his senior sea Farmington: M asell is the state championship at Forest after the 2013 season.” “Austin has a great head on son. Alec’s sm arts around the o th e r h ^ o f a y o u n g 1-2 co m Akers West. Eric Attard, Jr„ Stevenson: his shoulders,” coach Bruce golf course starts in the class bination for the Raiders, pro The M idcats finishbd in a He enjoyed another highly Sutton said. “He’s a very, very room, where he has been a viding a complement to team deadlock with Battle Creek productive season, finishing positive player. He really nev scholar-athlete these past two m ate Austin Alexander. M asell Lakeview with a 601 ^ y , but n th at both the district and er has a down moment. Austin years as a varsity player. averaged 79.7 strokes per toiu'- lost the fifth player tiebreaker. regional with 77 and 79, re will accomplish a lot in his golf “Alec will be an impact nament and was a Division 1 Still, it was the first tim e in spectively. career and I think he has the player next year for the Char regional qualifier with 77 at program history that the M id Attard, who ^ o tied for ability to play at the next level. g e rs .” the Huron Meadows district. cats were state runners-up. seventh in the Kensinôn “He just seems to be able to Tyler McMahan, Sr, Can His season best was 74 at the “The them e for the Reason Conference toiumey with 77, scram ble, to get a decent to n : He made some big contri Walled Lake Invite. M asell shot was to hang a banner in the boasted 18- and nine-hole aver score. I know he was disap butions for the Chiefs as the an average score of 39.2 in Plymouth gym that will forev ages of 77.4 and 38.3, respec pointed in a couple of his team marched all the way to d u a ls. er recognize the best team in tively, both team bests. He also rounds, but he had an exceUent the D1 state finals. “Ryan has a lot of ability,” program history,” Brandon shot 72 to place third in the round when he shot that 31. He McMahan averaged 39.6 per Sutton said. “He seems to tin said, “and this special team Walled Lake Invitational. was in a zone that I haven’t nine holes and 81.7 per 18 ker with his game throughout earned the right to do that with “As a junior, Eric lead the seen before.” holes, with 80 at the Kensing the season, then he comes on our finish at A e state finals.” team witb the lowest scoring Evan Giipman, Jr., Ply ton Conference meet to garner strong right at the end. I would Another source of pride for average,” coach Dave Higham m outh: His athleticism and all-conference honors. label Ryan my late charger. Brandon was coaching Kyle said, ‘^ ric gave us some good clutch performances in high- He also shot 78 at regionals His strength is he scrambles. Rodes, who ultim ately won scores this year to help us win stakes tourneys were essential and followed up at the state “He’s always trs^ g to make m edalist honors at the finals. some big matches. He has all. components of the team ’s ride finals with a scoreUne of 86- an adjustm ent in Us game, Now Brandon will tu ^ the the tools to take his game to to the state finals, Brandon 81- 167. tryw g to get a little more out page and begin looking toward the next level and I expect sa id . “lyier had a successful of it. Sometimes, he may over the 2014 season, when senior good things from him next Chipman averaged 79 in senior season,” Alles said. “His correct a little bit, but if s al returnees John Tatti, Chris y e a r.” tournam ent play, lughlighted overall game is soUd. He has most a given that he will get it Kozler, Evan Chipman hnd Chris Kozler, Jr., Plymoutii: by his 73 at regionals — good an excellent short game. He together at the end of the Kyle M elnick will look ô Another cog in Plymouth’s golf for second place. has exceptional touch around y e a r.” spearhead a winning eqcore. machine, Kozler averaged 78.3 “He emerged during the the green, which enables him Austin Harris, Sr., Steven “I look forward to building a in tournaments, was regional postseason as a consistently to frequently get the ball up son: He sparked for the Spar new team next season and m edalist with 73 at Pine ^êw unflappable and Clutch per a n d dow n.” tans with 18- and nine-hole continuing the outstand^g and tallied a 78-74r-152 score form er who likes the big Matt LeGault, Jr, Farming- scoring averages of 79.7 and tradition that Pljonouth golf line at the D1 state finals. stage,” Brandon said. “Chip is to n : One of three Farmington 39.1, respectively. has built during the past dec He demonstrated a knack one of oiu* m ost electric play juniors on the second team, H arris shot 74 to place sev ade,” Brandon said. “Nbxt year for long drives off the tee and ers in term s of birdie potentiaL LeGault averaged a team-best enth at the Huron Meadows we will be led by an incredible never wavered when tough “Chip has a gift for playing 79.2 in tournament play and district and added a seventh group of seniors tihat our un putting situations cropped up. par-Ss, as his exceptional dis helped the Falcons to a runner- with 76 at the Kensington Con derclassm en will p lay and From the team ’s No. 3 spot tance always gives him the up finish in the Himon Mead ference toiumey. He Uso shot practice hard (against) for on the scorecard, Kozler’s chance at an eagle.” ows district and a Division 1 79 at the Walled Lake Invita- every day that we’re together. precision on the greens proved Brandon added that Chip- regional appearance at Lyon tionaL “It’s aU about sending our that he is one of the best “up man has the talent and desire 0 ^ . “Austin was another senior seniors out the right way — as and down” players in the state. to “take another huge step this His best score was 74 at the that had a great year,” Higham champions.” B 4 (W G ) OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC MEDIA SUNDAY, HOMETOWN JULY 7,2013 COMMUNITY LIF: UFE.COM TWENTY YEARS OF CELEBRATING BEAUTY Six lovely gardens to be featured on annual walk By Kurt Kuban staff Writer

It was 20 years ago when the members of the Country Garden Club decided to host their very first garden walk in Northville. Kathiyn Novak’s g a rd e n w a s featured that first year. She wasn’t a member at the time, but she was hooked by the event. Novak Joined the group, which has about 40 members mostly from NorthviUe (though there are some from Novi and Livonia), and is now coordinating the event for the club. And this year is a big one, s h e said . “This is our most exciting event of the year, and because this is our 20th year, we really wanted to put together some thing special to m ark the anni versary,” Novak said. “We think people will really love what we’ve got planned.” The 20th Annual Northville Garden Walk takes place from The well-maintained grounds of Urn and Maggie Otto's beautiful home off of Seven Mile is the highlight of this year's garden walk. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10. It will feature six gardens, all in the Northville community, includ the Cady Inn, where they will and we use it for local and Those attending ing both large and sm ^ gar be providing refreshm ents. state projects, including or the garden walk dens. The most impressive “All of our members bake ganizations that set aside will find plenty gardens on the tour are those cookies for the event, and we’ll green space,” she said. “AU the of surprises in owned by Mike and Anne Re- be serving iced tea and lemon money we earn is donated.” the Otto garden. nucci on Seven Mile Road and ade,” Novak said. Another way the group Tim and Maggie Otto, who live Like in years past, the Cady spends the money from the on Autumn Ridge. The two Iim wiU also be decorated ac garden walk is to fund an annu gardens are side by side, and cording to the event’s theme, al scholarship for a Northville include an array of featimes. which this year is “Four Sea High School student, who pur “They are very impressive,” so n s.” sues a degree in horticulture Novak said. “People will just “We decorate it really nice, or related field. fall in love with them .” all in flowers. People really The group meets monthly, In addition to the gardens look forward to what we do. and brings in speakers who themselves, members of the It’s always a bit of a suitrise,” give advice on different as Country Garden Club will be Novak said. pects of gardening or that are headquartered at the historic The Country Garden Club — of interest to gardeners. They Mill Race Village where there one of three garden clubs are also very active in the year. She said it’s a lot of work some beautiful gardens, but it will be live music from noon to based in the Northville com community. In addition to put to plan, but club members also gives people a chance to 4 p.m. provided by several munity — is part of the Wom ting together floral arrange always take great satisfaction see our downtown and enjoy graduates of the University of an’s National Farm and Garden ments each week for hospice in it. lunch at one of our ^ e a t res Michigan music program, and Association, which promotes patients, members also care “It’s just a lot of fun. We’re taurants,” Novak said. “It’s just nearly a dozen vendors set up agricultural and horticultural for gardens at the library. Post real proud of our garden walk. a great way to spend a day, selling products and plants interest through membership Office and at the Hunter We iflse to think it’s one of the especially if you love garden specifically aimed at the gar in divisions and branches House in Mill Race Village. best around. It attracts people ing like we do.” dening crowd. throughout the U.S. However, Novak said the from a lot of different commu For more information, visit And if that’s not enough, “We take money that we garden walk is the event ev nities because people enjoy www.cgcnv.org or call 248-348- club members will be set up in make from the garden walk eryone looks forward to each coming to Norfliville. We have 3263. Tickets are $10.

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Farmington Hills, juue Mezza said Max lived at YOLLES the house alone for ap proximately three months “with food being thrown through the win Max is looking for his "forever home." dow every now and then, by the owner that left h u n .” and up to date on shots. events, 1-4 p.m. Satur “He is looking for a He has been with Guard days at Pet Smart in fam ily to love and to ian Angel Animal Rescue Think Max is the dog for have fun with. He is ac for almost one year. you? Set up an appoint tive and needs a family Interested in Max? ment to m eet him or he is REUNIONS that will run and play Call 734-788-6857 to set being shown at PetSmart with him and has a up an appointment or , 385 Haggerty, Com DETROIT CENTRAL mackenzieS0s-60s@hot- [email protected], 248-474-3728. fenced in yard.” m e e t h im d in in g th e m erce Township. m ail.com . Visit th e w ebsite at CLASS OF 1966 CLASS OF 1953 http://www.dasscreator.com/ Max is micro chipped organization’s adoption A birthday reunion will be held The class will celebrate its 60th Detroit-MI-Mackenzie-1960. Friday, O ct 11, at Defroit reunion at 6 p.m. Sunday, July CLASS OF 1963 21, a t G len Oaks Country Club, Marriott Livonia, 17100 North 13 M ile a t Orchard Lake Road, SOth reunion for the January Laurel Park Drive, Livonia; (734) PET PROJECTS in Farmington Hills. For more and June classes of 1963 is set 462-3100. Check in and cash bar information call Bernice Nedel- for Saturday, O ct 19, at St at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7 , ' includes three games of program includes a vege man Betman at 248-737-5773 Mary's Cultural Center, Livonia. p.m., followed by dancing and Bowling for DJ. Cost is $65 per persoa nine pin and food. Non tarian dinner, animal- or Marda Sussman King at For more details or a regis homeless pete 248-661-3422. tration form visit the website E-mail to Kathy Sindon Shinn at bowlers may ren ter, themed movie, popcorn of party planner Celebrations theshinns2@attnet The annual Bowl-4- raise funds and join the and interaction with DETROIT To Remember at w w w .cele- CLASS OF 1973 Animal Rescue returns fu n . some of the shelter’s brations2remember.com click A reunion is set fo r 6 p.m .- Aug. 10 to Country Lanes, Activities will include re s id e n ts . MACKENZIE on the reunion section. Or call midnight Sept 13, at Livonia 'SOS A N D '60S 734-261-3264. 30250 W. Nine Mile, Far a tin can auction, 50/50 Children can wear Marriott located at Six Mile mington Hills. raffles, music and ka their pajamas and lounge Third annual picnic is set for and Newburgh. 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Cost is $50 per person. e-m ail to mickey55@charter- park, at th e com er o f Ann Make checks payable to Karen m i.net for ticket information. bowlers and sponsors. rescue.com. derway for the next two Arbor Trail and Hines Drive, M ic h e lle M u llen on d movie nights: Boyd and mail to her at 28445 Night at the shelter near Farrhington Road. It will B o^ Garden Chy, Ml 48135. LIVONIA Aleta Sill created the » 5-9 p.m. Friday, July include music, memorabilia, CHURCHILL event to raise awareness Pets and P^am as 19, Dolphin Tale a n d a and camaraderie. Participants LIVONIA BENTLEY may bring their own picnic or CLASS OF 1978 of homeless animals and Movie Night is a fun way spaghetti and salad din CLASS OF 1958 funds to help them. for youngsters to spend n er. buy Michigan-made hot dogs, The 35th class reunion is set for Bowl-4-Animal Rescue an evening watching a » 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. chips, pop, water and ice cream A 55-year reunion is set for 7 p.m.-l a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 at Mama Mia's on will run 7-10 p.m., with all film, while learning 16, Bolt, and a pizza and at the event. T-shirts, sweat at The Tin Cup Bar & Grill at shirts, and music CDs also will Plymouth Road in Livonia. For Whispering Willows Golf proceeds benefiting about their furry friends salad dinner. be available. Seating will be more information call or e- at the same time. Register at hshv.org. Course, 20500 Newburgh, Friends of the Dearborn available under the shelter, or mail: Ellen (Baumgartner) Livonia. Tickets are $31.25. Animal Shelter and Mci- The Humane Society Click on the link to pro bring your own chairs and Dorman, emdorman@ju- Contact Peter Smith at petema- higan Animal Adoption of Huron Valley offers grams, and scroll down pop-ups. No need to pre no.com, 734-218-1655; or Eldon resmrth@attnet for ticket N e tw o rk . the monthly event for to y o u th . register. Questions? Call Janet Dillon, 24B-207-2942; or Jane Information. Cost to bowl is $30 and ages 5 and up. The youth Cable at 734-377-4009 or e-mail (Faries) Hopper,

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BIRTH ANNIVERSARY Lucas Matthew Celebrating 60 years Biehl Victor A. and Clare A. Lucas Matthew Biehl Bianchi of Garden City, was bom April 23,2013 celebrated their 60th at St. Francis Hospital, wedding anniversary on in Indianapolis, Ind. June 20. They were m ar Proud parents are r ie d in 19S3 a t A ssu m p Craig and Kristen Biehl tion of the Blessed Virgin o f N ew W h itelan d , In d . M ary in Detroit. Grandparents are They have four chil David and Cathy Dobias dren, Robert, Judith, of Canton and Dennis Charles, and M ary Ellen and Barbara Biehl of (Edward) Proffitt. Their North M anchester, Ind. Lucas M atthew Biehl grandchUdren are, Ni cole (Ryan) Schmidt, Vanessa Bianchi and Robert Bianchi, Jr. They BIRTH also have one great- grandson, Logan Keegan Christopher S c h m id t. Kuna The family celebrated their aim iversaiy at a Victor and Clare Bianchi on Victor and Clare Bianchi of Keegan Christopher local restaurant.' their wedding day Garden City Kuna was bom Feb. 20, 2013 at Oakwood Hospi tal, Dearborn. He joined his parents, ANNIVERSARY Debby and R and^ Ku na, and brother, Dylan 66th wedding Christopher, 3 54, on anniversary April 19,2013 at home in Farm inôn Hills. Kenneth “Joe” and Grandparents are Dorothy (Smith) Archer, Barbara Schultz of Bir formerly of Pljm outh m in g h am , L aT ry an d and now living in M ^ - Ronna Schultz of Ocala, land, celebrated their F la ., M a ry L ynn an d 66th wedding anniversa Duane Walsh of Goleta, Keegan Oiristopher Kuna ry June 14. They were Calif., Ken and Kathy m arried in 1947 at Our Joe and Dorothy Archer, K u n a o f B rig h to n , L in d a liffe of W aterford. cag o , HI. a n d Jo y c e Lady of (rood Counsel in form erly o f Plymouth a n d J a c k C ardw eU o f Great-grandparents Graves of Burtchville. P ly m o u th . Canton, and Bill McAu- are Helen Snow of Chi Both were bom in Dorothy has finished her M ichigan, raised in Ply 100th quilt and reisearch- mouth and graduated es ancestors to complete from Plymouth High a genealogy family tree. RELIGION CALENDAR School. Dorothy was a They are members of St. 1943 graduate and Joe M ary’s Catholic Church JULY [email protected] or info@cor- Location: School library, graduated in 1938. A fter in H a g e rsto w n , ]V(d. nerstonecitychurch.us. 11441 Hubbard, ju st south of FILM Plymouth Road, Livonia graduation, Joe served in Joe and Dorothy Archer on Their childreniare Ttme/Date: 6 p.m. Wednesday, AUGUST die U.S. Coast Guard for their wedding day Ken, Jr., (Angelita), and Details; Catholic author and four years and Dorothy Gail (John) B arrett, all of July 17 CAR SHOW bible scholar, Gary Michuta, Location; St Aldan Catholic worked at Michigan Bell a move back to Ply Maryland, M aryJo of TIme/Date: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. leads a study of the Gospel of Church, 17500 Farmington Road, Telephone Co. A fter ser mouth. After several California, and Kelley Saturday, Aug. 24 St Luke. The sessions are open Livonia to all, regardless of their faith vice Joe worked for Bur- years they moved to (Scott) Gorden-Stimers of Location: Livonia Church of Details: Saeening of "The or parish affiliation rough’s Corporation in Maryland, where two of N ew Y ork. Christ, 15431 Merriman, Livonia Hunger Games" with a Q and A Contact: 734-261-1455, Ext. Plymouth until the com their children live. The Dorothy and Joe had D etails: 12th annual Charity Car afterward and refrshments 200, o r www.livoniastmichae- pany transferred h im to couple spends winter an anniversary dinner Show w ili benefit Angela Hos provided. RSVP requested l.org pice. All makes of cars, trucks Carlsbad, Calif., in 1969. months in the south and with two of their children Contact 734-425-5950; and motorcycles are welcome. Ward Presbyterian Dorothy and Joe re makes annual visits to and their families. www.staidanlivonia.org There are class trophies plus best TIme/Date: 7 p.m. Mondays tired in 1987 and spent Plymouth. Joe continues They’re postponing their LECTURE SERIES of show, a club participation Location: Room A101,40000 retirem ent time trav to carve walking sticks, 66th celebration until all Hme/Date: 1030 a.m. to noon, award, goodie bags for the first W. Six Mile, Northville eling to severEd fo rei^ enjoys “tu rf’ bowling of their children be beginning July 7, for six Sunday 75 entrants, door prizes, a live D etails: Learner's Bible study countries before m al^g and occasionally, golf. together with thejn. mornings DJ, and food and drinks avail Is held able for purchase. The entry fee Location: Congregation Beth Contact 248-374-5920 Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West to show a vehicle is $15. No Bloom field charge to view the entries. FAMILY COMMUNITY Organizers also are seeking MEAL ANNIVERSARY D etails: Each sesion consists of sponsors fo r th e show two 30-minute lectures by David TIme/Date: 5-6 p.m. every Contact 734427-8743 Thursday Celebrating 55 years The couple settled in y e a rs . B. Ruderman, a profôr at the 1959 near W arren and They are the proud University of Pennsylvania, on CHOIR DIRECTOR Location: The Salvation M r. a n d M rs. A lb e rt Inkster roads in what parents of six children, DVD. Lectures are from his WORKSHOP Army, 27500 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills HepHnger of W estland was then Nankin Town 12 grandchildren and five course, "Between Cross and TIme/Date: 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 12 Crescent: Jewish Gvilization Details: Free meal celebrated their 55th ship and later moved to g re a t-g ra n d c h ild ife n . TWo Location: Holy Cross Lutheran wedding anniversaiy the Cherry Hill and Hix more great-grandchil from Mohammed to Spinoza" Contact 248477-1153, Ext 12 Church, 30650 W. Six Mile, Friday, June 14. They area, where they have dren are expected in Contact Nancy Kaplan at Livonia FOOD BANK 248-737-1931 or nancyel- were m arried in 1958. lived for more than 40 O cto b er. Details: The three-day work len879@atLnet New Hope Oiurch OUTDOOR WORSHIP shop at Holy Cross Lutheran TIme/Date: 5-7 p.m., every Church is designed for choir Friday by appointment only Hme/DaAe: 11 a.m. Sunday, July directors and music educators, heck U S out on the Web every .. Location: 44815 Cherry Hill, 14-Aug. 18 led by Michael Burkhardt Ganton day at hometownlife.com Location: Grounds at Cherry C o n ta c t www.heartshands- Contact Call pastor Ranay. Hill Village Schoolhouse, located vo icK .o rg ; 734427-1414 for Brown to schedule an ap at Ridge and Cherry Hill Roads, more information. pointment at 734-270-2528. Canton VACATION BIBLE D etails: St. Michael Lutheran SCHOOL MOMS Church offers a worship service O ir ls t O u r S a v io r L u th e ra n TIme/Date: 9:30 a.m. to noon in a casual atmosphere. Bring C h u rch V ie w O nline Aug. 5-8 wwwJiometownUfe.com your own lawn chair. In case of TIme/Date: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Fellowship hall at inclement weather, service will second Tuesday, MOPS; 7-8:30 Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian be held at the church, 7000 N. p.m. first and third Thursday, Church, 9601 Hubbard, Livonia Sheldon, Canton MOPSnext. Both programs Contact 734459-3333 D etails: Designed for children, run September-May 1-800-579-7355 • fiax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] 3, through those entering fifth RUMMAGE SALE Location: 14175 Farmington Deadlines: Friday 4:1S p.tn. fo r Sunday • W ednesday 9 :^ a.m . fo r Thursds^ grade in the fall. Cost is $10 per Road, Livonia T Im e/D ate: 9 a.m . to 4 p.m. child and $25 for families with Friday, July 26 and 9 a.m.. to 1 three or more children. Each D etails: Mothers of Pre p.m. Saturday, July 27 child will receive a free CD with schoolers is aimed at mothers G O M E Z , SW A N N EY , of infants through kindergart- VALERIE ANN Location: Timothy Lutheran all of the music from the week. PETER LAUGHTON ners; MOPSnext supports Age fel, July 2, 2013. Beloved Church, 8820 W ayne Road, Registration forms are available 73, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, mothers of school-aged significant other o f Ralph Barber south of Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia in ^ e church office MI, passed away Friday, June children. and wife of Daimy Gomez. Lov 28, 2013. Service: 2 H m . Tues D etails: The sale will be in the Contact: Pam Gunderson at ing mother of Deanna Stohl (Phil Contact Rebekah Creeden at day, July 9, at Blessing Funeral lower level of the church [email protected] or One), Leslie Gomez and Ava 734-522-6830 for MOPS and Home in Mansfield, Texas. Sur 734422-0494, E x t 14 Gomez. Dear grandmother of Contact 734425-3062 Susan M agner a t 248478- vivors: Wife: Jackie; children, Anthony and Amiyah. Brother of Laura, Maty and J ^ e s ; 11 SINGLE PLACE WORSHIP & MUSIC 3643 for MOPSnext details. CAMP Loran Lankford and Leslie grandchildren; sistei^ Marion TIme/Date: 7 p.m. Thursday, D u n n in g P a rk B ib le G ia p e l CUTTING, Clark. She was preceded in death and Rebecca; brother, David. TIme/Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11-25 TIme/Date: 9:30-11:30 a.m. MARGARET MAURY by her daughter Elaine Gomez Aug. 12-15 Location: First Presbyterian first and third Tuesdays 1914-2013 and her parerits Charles and Joan SW IN N E Y , Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Somewhere in the universe, our Lankford. Please share a memo- Church of Northville, 200 E. Location: 24800 W. Chicago SHANNON RENE]^ late mother, Maggie Cutting, is rv at: w w w .rppTharris.com .______Main St, Northville Church, 30650 W. Six Mile, ® Age 47, of Northville. Shannon Road, Redford teeing off with her husband Bid, Livonia was a life long area resident. She D etails: Terry Erchenbrecher of D etails: MOPS is a place for a long delayed and much D etails: "Hearts, Hands and was bom in Livonia, the daugh St Mary Mercy Hospital will talk w here moms can build friend welcomed game of golf. Maggie Voics," is designed to help ter o f D6nald and Margaret about "Life's Simple Seven" - ships, receive mothering passed away on May 26th at the students in grades two-seven Swinney. She attended Harrison seven ways to manage cardio support, practical help and age of 99. She was bom Margar grow spiritually and musically High School in Farmington Hills vascular risk factors and improv spiritual hope. Meet with et Valentine Maury on Novem and then Eastern Michigan Uni ing your iifestyle, July 11; a C o n ta c t Register at ber 28, 1914, in Wellesley, Mas other w om en fo r compan versity, where she always made cookout w ill be held July 18; www.heartshandsvoices.org; sachusetts. Maggie married Wil ionship and support the Dean’s list. She had a great cards and games night Is 734427-1414 liam Maas Cutting (Bid), in 1942 Contact /^ y at 313-937- sense of humor and enjoyed trav and they began SI extraordinary planned for July 25. Ice cream Is eling, but her tme passion was 3084 or Kristen at 734-542- years together. They remained in available July 11 arid 25 for $5. ONGOING caring for people with special 0767 Detroit, later moving to Oakland The cookout costs $7 needs. Shannon is suîved by CLASSES/STUDY County, Michigan where they C o n ta c t www.singleplace.org PET-FRIENDLY her mother Margaret and Hus Men's Bible study raised children. Maggie was SERVICE 5 band Alvis Duncan, her three VACATION BIBLE preceded in death by her hus REHNEILSARAH H m e/D ate: Breakfast a t 7 a.m . TIme/Date: 1 p.m. Sunday MARGUERITE brothers Donald and wife Joyce, SCHOOL and study at 8 a.m . band Bid (1993), and a daughter Location: Dunk N Dogs, Patricia Mularoni (1974). She is In loving memory o f Sarah Mar Scott and Eric, three sisters Lau TIm e/D ate; 9:15 a.m . to 12:15 Location: Kirby's Coney Island, 27911 Five Mile, Livonia survived by daughters Janet guerite Rehner (nee Broegman) ren, Brianna and Serena p.m. July 29 through Aug. 2 21200 Haggerty, Northville who passed away peacefully at Swinney, four nieces and one D etails: All Creatures ULC Neckrock, Susan Wischman Location: M t Hope Congrega Township (Tom), and Margaret Leonard age 94, July 2, 2013. Bom No nephew. She was preceded in sponsors the service, which is death by her father Donald. Visi tional Church, 30330 School Contact John Shulenberger at (Bob), and son William Maas vember 24, 1918 in Plymouth, conducted in an informal tation will be held on Sunday, craft, Livonia 734464-9491 Cutting Jr. (Amy), 7 grandchil Michigan and lived there most o f setting. Pet blessings are July 7th flx)m Noon unt^l 9 PM at dren and 7 great-grandchildren. her life. A loving daughter, wife, Details: "Kingdom Rock" is the N ew L ife C o m m u n ity C h u rch available after the service. All Family and fiien^ will gather mother, grandmother, great-, Northrop-Sassaman Funeral theme; $15 fee includes a T-shirt C re a tu re ULC describes th e TIme/Date; Jobs seminar, 8-9 for a Resurrection Mass and a grandmother, aunt and Mend, Home, 19091 Northville Rd.(at 7 gathering as nondenom- Contact: 734425-7280 am. Fridays; reading program celebration of Maggie’s life on Predeceased by her husband of Mile) in Northville, and again WOW JAM for students in grades K-12 and inational and Christian. Water Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00 60 years Lowell, survived by her on Monday July 8th fi'om 11:00 martial arts instruction, both at is available fo r dogs son Alan (Kathleen), daughter until the* time of the service at TIme/Date: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July am at Holy Name Church in Bir 10 a.m . Sundays. Contact 313-563-0162 mingham, with intennent along Kathy (Ron), 2 grandchildr^ 2 1:00 PM. 19 g i ^ grandchildren and 11 nie- Location; 42200 Tyler, Belleville PRAYER side her husband and daughter, Location: Goudy Recreational Patty, at Holy Sepulchre Ceme- ' ces and nephews. Marguerite WILBER, Contact 734-846-4615 Park, 3355 S. Wayne Road, Naidin Park United Metit- teiy. The family will greet loved cooking, handicrafts and L IN D A F . W ayne O u r L a d y o f L o re tto odlstOiurch Mends beginnmg at 1:00pm at tending her flowers, and brought Age 71, of Westland, passed Details: Cornerstone Gty ' TIme/Date: 6:30-7:30 p.m. TIme/Date: 7 p.m. Wednes Carrabba’s Restaurant in Novi. great joy to others in these favor away, July S, 2013. Beloved ite endeavors. She will be missed Church offers this event that will Monday day A full obituary can be found at: wife of the late Gerald Wilber, eltonblackandsonhigbland.com and remembered with the same loving mother of, Christine include free groceries, free Location: Six Mile and Beech Location; 29887 W. 11 Mile, warm affection that she be (John) Fredriksen, Sharon (Gary) haircuts and manicures, free Farmington Hills Daly, Redford stowed on everyone she met. Catenacci and Vincent (Sue) family photos, free bike repair, Details: Saipture study D etails: Participate in an Visitation fi'om 10 am to 1 pm Wilber. Also survived by live free potted plants, free hot Contact 313-534-9000 open time of praying silently May peace be on Monday, July 8, followed by grandchildren. A Memorial Mass meals and a singing contest with and aloud together as w ell as funeral services at 1 pm at the will be celebrated in her honor at S t Mldtael the Ardiangel a $100 first prize. Stephen and responding to personal re Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 1:00 PM Saturday, July 13, Linda Tavani perform live, Hme/Date: 7-8:30 p.m. the quests. with you in this 280 South Main St., Plymouth. 2013, at Springville Methodist inspiring and uplifting music second and fourth Thursday. contact 248476-K60 Church, 10341 Springville Hwy, Contact: denise- Ousted, MI 49265. time of sorrow. Condolences m ay be offered to the family online at: www,PnrseFuneraIHdme,com B8(WG) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR SUNDAY, JULY 7,2013 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC MEDIA 313-222-8833 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM HEALTH FACEBOOK: HOMETOWNUFE.COM Dentists help manage sleep disorders H ealthy teeth, The devices also are important thing for pa Obstructive sleep generally minor, includ healthy gums and quiet, portable and easy tients to rem ember is apnea ing excessive salivation, now ... h e a lth y Aiyoo Ely to care for. Research that effective oral de muscle and tooth discom sleep? 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