November 2010 · 3 Scouting lifelong passion for leader of Troop 1736 By Jenny Johnson camping trips once a month all year long. In the He’s been involved in Boy Scouts for more meantime the scouts are working on their ad- than 50 years. Boy Scout Troop 1736 from First vancements. Congregational Church in Wayne was lucky to Shields said Troop 1736 has had 55 scouts have him as their Scout Master for almost 30 become Eagle Scouts. Shields said scouting is a years. Larry Shields retired from the troop in great thing for kids. “They’ve got to do things to- September but not from the Boy Scouts. He now gether. They have to work together to accom- assists at the district level with the camp outs. plish goals especially when camping. They cook During his tenure as Scout Master his troop together and menu plan,” he said. They are also participated in many service projects in Wayne. learning skills that they will be able to use as They have adopted Michigan Avenue from just adults. east of Wayne Road to St. Mary Church, helped “It’s learning for life. They are learning how with the Friends project, assisted the fire depart- to work with other people too,” he said. ment with passing out batteries and each year Shields, who lived in Wayne until 1994 and they help at the church with the fair and the now lives in Pittsfield Township, began his scout- rummage sale. ing career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “Our service projects always had us out in the “When I was old enough to be a Cub Scout community doing stuff,” he said. “We’ve been all my mom and dad signed me up and they were over doing something.” the leaders,” he said. Troop 1736 averages about 50 scouts. The He advanced through Cub Scouts and Boy national average is 21. “You’ve got to have a good Scouts and became an Assistant Scout Master program that keeps the boys active and does at 18 and a Scout Master at 21. When he moved things the boys want to do. They will come out to Michigan in 1980 he became a Scout Master and bring their friends,” he said. here. Running a successful troop also takes a lot “I’ve been in scouting for 55 years,” he said. of time and commitment. “It’s way bigger than Shields two sons, Bradley and Andy, were also you can ever imagine,” Shields said. The troop in scouts. What kept him in scouting for so Former Troop 1736Scout Master Larry Shields meets once a week and goes away for weekend long? “I had fun. You’ve got to have fun,” he said. 4 · November 2010 YOUR SOURCE FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS Wayne: A great place for friends and fun When Biddle St. throws their an- nual street party, it doesn’t last one day. Their recent party began at Footprints 10:00a.m, with residents playing 9 holes of golf. The winning team was of Wayne made up of Mary Lindsay, Bob Sawyer, plus Ed and Marlene Bumpass. Their score was 39. Dee Ryan Then it was time for all the children to get into the act. With the streets frying pans for a big country break- blocked off between Annapolis and fast of eggs, sausage, biscuits, and Clinton, the street became a giant gravy. playground. One of the contests for Now that’s the way to throw a the kids was a pie tin heaped with party. whipped cream, a piece of bubble Hint—There’s a house for sale on gum in the middle. The object of Biddle St. If you’re out there looking course was to get face down in the for a place to live, you couldn’t do whipped cream, and come up with better than Biddle St. You’d have the bubble gum. The winner then great neighbors and a fun party had to blow a bubble. street. About 5:00p.m. neighbors started bringing out food. Cindy Adams started planning Casseroles, of all kinds, and the surprise party for her mom, Fran dessert...yum! Ed Marman brought Calderon, in April. The party came his ‘to die for chocolate mousse’; off on October 9, and we were Cindy Bosley and Sarah Crane pleased to be invited because Fran is brought a Mexican (wedding?) cake our long-time next-door neighbor. that was beyond delicious. Also among the guests, neighbors They also brought their boys Sharron and Bill Copland and a for- Ezra and Garrett and Sarah’s Dad, mer neighbor Cherie Fore. Happy 90th Birthday Jay Crane. Since the evening was But where to have a surprise Wayne resident Dorothy Nickolas celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party cool, we all sat around the outdoor party for 50 people? Cindy is an em- fire pit in front of Tom and Pam Do- ployee at the Uht Funeral Home, on full of family and friends. In photos- front row (l-r): Edyth Stephens, Simonne Lada, browolski’s house. The “we” in- Glenwood, and owners Claudia and guest of honor Dorothy Nickolas and Martha Franz- back row (l-r): Sandy Revers, cluded Tom and Pam’s daughter, Harold Rediske generously offered Ruby McDougall, Ellen Snell and Alice Herbst. Heather, with her little one, Aria,-- their lovely home as the site for the Joe and Ryan Hammer, Kathy and celebration. Rediske let Fran’s grandson Nick Patrick’s Day party on October 17. Darren Bonathon, with sons Logan Helping Cindy with the prepara- shoot off the famous cannon—which Jake brought out the corned beef and Colin. The Gilbert family was tions for the huge party were her makes it’s way to every celebration— and cabbage a little early this year. It well represented—Sharon, Ron, brother David Calderon, his wife no danger but lots of smoke and was a birthday celebration for his Chelsey and Trevor. Betty and son, Nick. We met Fran’s plenty of noise. Cindy planned a per- mother—Jenny Davidson, who Two delightful people that we met sister, Lucille Clemens who lives in fect party, and her Mom was happily passed away 4 years ago. It was a for the first time were the Guests— Wayne, and Lucille’s daughter, Julie surprised. very loving gesture from a son to his Phyllis and Joe. Also partying, were who didn’t stop working and serving mom. Matt, Leslie and Kelly Delphus, Ed all the time we were there. We also Jake’s Again” held their St. [email protected] and Marlene Bumpass, Tina and met Fran’s brother, Stan and a de- Chris Lindon, Alexia Sabin and lightful aunt, Katie Lucas. Many Dunovan and Kristen Vesey. And other relatives were on hand, as well how could you have a party on Bid- as co-workers who had worked with dle St. without Karin and Dan Talaga the birthday girl at Lasting Impres- and Doug Vallance? sions and Fisher Advertising. Then there was Barbara Woot- The food was prepared by He- ton’s clan—Suzie, Tony, Shane and lena’s Catering. Helena’s does the Claire Hammons; Claire also catering for St. Mary’s, and the party brought along a friend, McKinley food was city chicken, beef, ham, Hood. Barbara’s granddaughter, and side dishes. Desserts cakes— Tiffany and husband Peter Flood carrot, marble, chocolate and lemon. brought along their kids, Fiona, Au- Oh yes, and eclairs. rora, and baby Wesley. While waiting for Fran to arrive Was this the end of the Biddle everyone watched Michigan State Street party? Oh no—next morning and U of M among some cheers, and everyone brought out their electric many groans. And at the end Harold YOUR SOURCE FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS November 2010 · 5 A time to give thanks As I sit down to write this column for the November issue, I am watch- ing as the last of the 33 Chilean min- ers are rescued from what might have been their eternal tomb. What is so remarkable about this rescue is that the focus has been on getting them out alive and not on who is to blame? There will be plenty of time to point fingers later and of course, piece is now 36 years old, the mes- the lawyers are already circling like sage still rings true today. vultures over a dying steer in Death Perhaps as our own economy suf- Valley. fers, the United States should recon- What also is remarkable is how sider where some of our dollars in other nations came to their aid to aid go when so much of it could be lend engineering, technical assis- used here at home. I am not advo- tance, materials and manpower to cating ignoring the plight of others in help their fellow man. There was no need, but perhaps we should not be concern of who would pay for the so quick to bail out other countries services or who would get credit for that don’t support us. After all, I their deeds. It was simply man help- truly do believe that charity begins at ing man with the common goal of home. saving those miners. I also know of several friends And sadly of course, it was no who make it a point to help serve surprise that there was no offer of as- dinner to those who are less fortu- sistance from many of the usual sus- nate at many of the shelters and pects. We all know the nations that kitchens in South East Michigan.