Photo galleries at hometownlife.com SUNDAY June 12.2011 PLYMOUTH The Observers Eccentric Newspapers Volume 124 Number 86 O b s e r v e r $1.00 hometownlife fti com a G a n n e t t c o m p a n y PIPELINE Breakfast spots Cancer crusaders Relay for Life will take place are hidden jew els next weekend at new location BY MATT JACHMAN ously been combined with OBSERVER STAFF WRITER one in Canton Township — and Luann Andes, owner Laura Compton got of the Defining Image Salon involved with Plymouth’s in Plymouth, jumped in to Relay for Life in 2007, the organize it. Andes lobbied same year she lost her father, her customers for their help. Henry Wayne, to colon can­ “I got a whole lot of yeses,” Organizers are looking for cer. said Andes on Friday, recall­ volunteers for the Plymouth “That was my motivation, ing how the Plymouth Relay Township picnic, where Joe to put my emotions to a posi­ got started in 2007- “We all Gatzek and Dave Lozier have tive energy and do something did it.” helped out with the hot dogs. about it,” said Compton, the The cause unites people chairwoman of the local of all ages and backgrounds Relay for Life committee. whose lives have been affect­ Help wanted “Hopefully, a family can ed by cancer. Plymouth Township Trustee avoid going through what we “It’s hard to find someone Bob Doroshewitz, who captains did.” who isn’t touched by it,” said the annual Plymouth Township It was the inaugural year Compton. Fourth of July picnic, is looking for a solo Plymouth Relay for help. — the fundraiser had previ­ Please see RELAY, A2 According to Doroshewitz, most volunteers for the pic­ nic, scheduled for July 4 at Plymouth Township Park, will work two hours or less, and suitable roles for the volunteers (who should be 13 and older) will be found based on age. Students can earn service credits, and volunteers get a free T-shirt and food. Those who volunteer for four or more hours get special access to the VIP Viewing area at the July 3 township fireworks. Volunteers are also needed July 3, to help prepare food. "With apologies to Mark Twain, it's far more fun to work the picnic than to merely sit in the shade eating ice cream," Doroshewitz said. “It's a good family activity to teach kids PHOTO BY ANN ESPINOZA the importance of community service." Chris Meachem, son of Bode's owners Rick and Pam Meachem. Volunteers can call Doroshewitz at (734) 459-8473 or e-mail bdoroshewitz@plym- outhtwp.org. 'Fresh food, friendly service, More movies The Compuware Arena Drive- good conversation, great value' In Movie Theatres go seven days a week starting Monday. Laura Haldane and Kathleen Salata walk during a past Relay for Life in The daily shows, which run Plymouth. This year's local Relay, a fundraiser for the American Cancer through Sept. 4, start with Society, begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at West Middle School. Monday's screenings: BY JILL HALPIN • Screen 1-"Pirates of the CORRESPONDENT Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides" It has been said that breakfast is the most (PG-13); "I Am Number Four" important meal of the day. Nutritionists (PG-13). even claim that eating a good breakfast • Screen 2 - "Kung Fun Panda starts the day off right by providing fuel and Legendary Cadillac 2" (PG): "Thor" (PG13). energy for your body. • Screen 3 - "The Hangover Many Plymouth residents seem to agree, Part II" (R): "Bridesmaids" (R). but for many of them, however, the break­ dealer Don Massey Price is $9 for adults, $6 for fast ritual is about much more than healthy kids 4-12, kids 3 and younger eating. It is about community, fellowship free. The drive-in is located at and friends. 14900 Beck (between Five Mile Lucky for them, Plymouth is home to a dies at age of 8 3 and M-14) in Plymouth Township. host of restaurants and coffee shops, many For more information, call independently owned, offering a wide the Compuware Arena Drive-In assortment of delicious, fresh food in addi­ BY MATT JACHMAN nessperson who had some Movie Hotline at (734) 927-3284 tion to friendly service, good conversation OBSERVER STAFF WRITER commitment to the local or go online to http://www.com- and great value. From busy drive-through community, and we were able puwarearena.com/drivein.html. windows to cozy cafes to elaborate buffets, Don Massey, whose to accomplish some things,” most local breakfast hot spots boast a regu­ folksy radio commercials said Jim Anulewicz, the Party plans lar and growing customer base. helped propel his Plymouth township’s former public ser­ The Senior Party Committee Some are new, hidden jewels, tucked Township dealership to vices director. along side streets throughout town. Others become one of the top “He was a great friend to for the Class of 2011 members have been Plymouth landmarks since the Cadillac dealers in the coun­ Plymouth Township when he are inviting adults and sponsors turn of the century. Either way, there is no try, died early Friday at the owned the dealership, before (no students) to Salem High doubt about it breakfast in Plymouth is a age of 83. he sold it,” said Kay Arnold, School 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, serious and fun business. Massey, reportedly in an 18-year member of the June 12. A recent Friday morning at Bode’s Corned declining health for several township Board of Trustees. With generous donations Beef House in downtown Plymouth found years, lived in Northville. No Starting out with a used- from local businesses, you will the restaurant’s back room crowded with cause of death could be con­ car lot in Detroit, Massey see how the school has been women eating fresh pancakes and waffles firmed. built a chain of new-car converted for the last night for while talking across the room about the Massey was remembered dealerships around the coun­ the seniors. For more informa­ Britain’s Royal Wedding. The mood was as a savvy businessman and a try, including the one in the tion, call (734) 306-5296. _________________ The Omelette and Waffle Cafe’s easy-to-reach friend to the Plymouth area. 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FROM PAGE A1 participating this year, rang­ mammograms, and adopt announce upcoming events taking place in Contact: (734) 459-6700 ing in size from just a few healthier lifestyles; and a the community. Items will run on a space- NEW RELAY LOCATION members to more than 20. luminaria ceremony at dusk available basis. Send details to bkadrichf Crafters wanted Plymouth’s 2011 Relay, a For Andes, the cause Saturday. With a silent lap, hometownlife.com Date/Time: Oct 15 fundraiser for the American couldn’t be more personal. A a bagpiper and dozens of Location: Cancer Society, is 10 a.m. cancer survivor herself, Andes candles lighted to honor those Heise hours West Middle School in Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday on lost both parents to cancer, touched by cancer and those Date/Time: Monday, June 13,3-4 p.m. Plymouth the grounds at West Middle plus two cousins, her father- lost to it, the luminaria cer­ Location: Plymouth District Library, 223 Details: Organizers of the Delta Kappa School. It’s the event’s first in-law and her best friend (at emony is particularly moving, S. Main, Plymouth Gamma Craft Fair at West Middle School year at that location. age 37). Andes said her own Compton said. Details: State Rep. Kurt Heise invites are looking for crafters. Proceeds go for The walkathon — the idea cancer is well under control, Entertainment will include residents to meet with him locally dur­ scholarships for future educators from is to have at least one mem­ but that a younger sister is dancers from the Metro the Plymouth/Canton high schools. The ber of each participating battling it now as well. Dance Co., a disc jockey who ing district office hours. Heise is also GREG SADLER team walking the grounds She said she’s not shy about will play tunes and also act available to meet with constituents by fair general draws some 1,500 customers for the entire 24 hours — will asking for help. as master of ceremonies, appointment either in the district or at and features food and drawings. also feature entertainment, “I tell people, ‘This is my and local Zumba instructor his Lansing office. Contact: Judy, (734) 347-1001 or Alice On the run refreshments, games, tips crusade, and if you’d like to Shyam Thakker, who will Contact: Toll free (855) REP-KURT ore- (248) 348-5561 or [email protected] St. Mary Mercy Hospital is hosting its on preventing and fighting jump on, great,’” said Andes.