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have impaired sight with a fundraising
euchre tournament inCantonTownship.
There are so many of these efforts, from
the Scouts to motorcycle clubs, where the
motive of those involved is a sincere desire
to help others without recognition or reward
for the effort. These groups, large and small,
define the real spirit of altruism and com-
munity and demonstrate the genuine kind-
ness that canbe found right next door.
We often, it seems, do not realize that
many of our neighbors are doing this kind of
charity work, Just as we often do not realize
that our neighborsmay need our help.
We are, more and more, becoming an iso-
lated society, particularly with our youngest
members dependent on their digital devices
for any human interactionwhatsoever.
Despite that criticism, heard so often,
there was no lack of basic human concern
and charity in our area this year. Therewere
fundraisers for various charities in every
community and those who needed help
were actually sought out by these groups to
ensure that they were not overlooked or for-
gotten.
We'd just like to acknowledge them all,
every single individual who dropped a few
coins into a red kettle, gave to their church,
school or Scout efforts or helped with any of
the civic clubs or groups to make this a bet-
ter time for those who needed a helping
hand.
Thanks. Youmade this a better communi-
ty for us all.
about every ailment they have ever had
while the rest of us, many of whom are
DYING from the flu, wait in line to pick up
their prescriptions. Here's a news flash,
skippy, he doesn't care. All he wants to do is
get back to the counter to fill more pre-
scriptions for really sick people, likeme.
Can you just shut up about the appen-
dicitis youhadwhen youwere 12, turn your
walker around and let the rest of us get our
medicine?Please.
There should also be some training for
bank tellers who want to chat. I think I
understand why banks want to charge cus-
tomers to talk to them. It's because too
many people want a new best friend and
since they don't qualify to adopt a dog, they
spend half an hour discussing soap opera
romances or the latest National Enquirer
headline about Kanye and Kymwith a per-
son who is only supposed to accept
deposits or cash checks. I find it hard to
believe that the teller cares how cold it is at
your up north cabin or how much damn
snow fell inClare.
This is especially annoying when the tal-
kee is accompanied by one or more chil-
dren, usually with runny noses and loud
voices who think the bank lobby is a terrific
indoor playground, complete with trampo-
line chairs.
This phenomenon is also quite preva-
lent at the post office where the dialogue is
reminiscent of chewing ground glass as the
various uses for duct tape are discussed,
although, I admit, I didn't know one could
make flowers out of that stuff.
My mother has been gone for several
years now, but the lessons she instilled
about courtesy and consideration remain,
especially when I'm confronted with so
many people who did not benefit from her
brand of parental guidance.
Shewouldhave smacked themsnotless.
the 13th Amendment to the Constitution
in 1865, and the other Civil War
Amendments adopted soon thereafter.
Hurray for us and hurray for President
Lincoln. He left us a better country than
he found it. Quite an ideal, I think.
We have been lucky as a nation, but
luck is probably not enough. All of us, as
citizens, need to endeavor to extend the
"ideal". To do so, we need to pay more
attention to our history and its teachings.
I would hope (trust) that my last com-
ment is tantamount to a New Year's reso-
lution for us as citizens. If lucky, we will
realize it.
JohnF. Thomas,
Plymouth
Students from Belleville, Canton
Township, Northville, Plymouth and
Westland were among the 36 individuals
nominated by U.S. Senator Debbie
Stabenow for placement at the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Naval
Academy in Annapolis, M.D., the U.S. Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs, C.O.,
and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in
Kings Point, N.Y.
“It's exciting that somany exceptional stu-
dents from our state are willing to serve our
country through military service,” said
Stabenow. “These individuals have demon-
strated their excellence in and out of the
classroom, and I am confident that they will
representMichiganwell.”
Students seeking appointment to a serv-
ice academy must first obtain the nomina-
tion of their U.S. Senator, their U.S.
Representative or the Vice President.
Students nominated by Stabenow's office
went through a competitive application
process that included interviews by commu-
nity leaders. The students must await
acceptance for admission by the academy to
which they have applied.
Ciarra McCarthy of Plymouth was nomi-
nated to the United States Air Force
Academy; Aditya Bajaj of Northville and
Mechael Hermoilo-DeBoer were nominated
to the United States Merchant Marine
Academy; Dionte Burton of Westland, Linda
Erickson of Plymouth and Saul Park of
Cantonwere nominated to the United States
Military Academy and Akbar Arsiwala of
Northville was nominated for attendance at
theUnitedStatesNaval Academy.
CantonLions Clubmembers have found a
unique way to help fund their mission to
help the sight impaired in the community.
The group is sponsoring a Euchre
Tournament at the Plymouth Elks Club,
41700 Ann Arbor Road, in Plymouth next
month.
According to Lions Club President Larry
Wegrzyn, money raised from the tournament
will allow Lions to meet pressing needs in
the community including those who need
assistance during the sloweconomy.
He said Lions members thank everyone
who contributes.
“You are truly helping Lions make a dif-
ference in our community. We think you'll
agree when a child can't see the blackboard
clearly, somethingmust be done. The Canton
Lions Club is there to buy the needed eye-
glasseswhenparents can't afford to do so.
“Lions also assist in supporting the
Penrickton School for the blind and handi-
capped children. This includes children
blind and handicapped at birth through the
age of 13 years,”Wegrzyn said.
“Lions Clubs are there to assist the blind
and hearing impaired which also includes
the Michigan Eye Bank where three plus
people per day have their sight restored or
theLionHearing Centerwhere hearing defi-
ciencies are found and corrected. This work
goes on every day of the year and can be
completed only through the generosity of the
peoplewho support our efforts,” he added.
The tournament will begin with registra-
tion at 6 p.m. and play beginning at 7 p.m.
Feb. 2. Players can pre -register by calling
(734)
358-4280
or
email
CantonLionsEuchre@yahoo.combefore Jan.
30. An ante of $25 (payable with cash or
check at the door) without pre-registration.
Save $5 at the door by paying $20 with pre-
registration. Cash awards will be presented
to the top three players. Fifty percent of
every entry fee will be paid out to winners.
There will also be a 50/50 raffle and prizes,
pizza and snacks. Cashbarwill be available.
The Canton Lions Club has 40 members
andmeets at 7 p.m. the fourthMonday of the
month at Rose's Restaurant on Canton
Center and Cherry Hill Road in Canton.
The club is currently expanding and is look-
ing for newmembers,Wegrzyn said.
“If you think youmight want to join in and
get involved in something bigger than you,
we would welcome you. For more informa-
tion, contact Lion Bill Van Winkle at (734)
254-9404 or govbill1@wowway.com.,” he said.
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Florence Horton-Thomas
Sunrise: June 28, 1941
Sunset: Dec. 29, 2012
Florence
Horton-Thomas
died Jan. 29, 2012.
Among those survivors left to
cherish her memory are her
sister, Doris Kinnebrew
Glover; her children, Lorenzo
Simmons, Lisa Scott and
Corey McCray; grandchil-
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Funeral services were at the
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Final rites were accorded by
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Winston James Jackson
Sunrise: April 4, 1954
Sunset: Jan. 2, 2013
Winston James Jackson died
Jan. 2, 2013.
Among those left to cherish
his memory are his parents,
Walter and Eddie Mae; his
children,
Sharrina
Kai,
Joshua James and Sabrina
Mae; a grandchild, Kennedy
Louis Jones who was the
love of his life; a brother,
Wayne; four sisters, Warrine,
Wanda, Wilma and Wilinda; a
brother-in-law, Larry Davis; a
niece, Breanna; a host of lov-
ing aunts, uncles, cousins
and other family members,
and many friends.
Funeral services were at
Cathedral of Faith in Detroit
with Venodia Reaves officiat-
ing.
Final arrangements were
entrusted to the Penn
Funeral Home on Inkster
Road in Inkster.
Interment was at Cadillac
Memorial Gardens West in
Westland.
Glender Lavern Manuel
Sunrise: March 29, 1954
Sunset: Jan. 2, 2013
Glender Lavern Manuel died
Jan. 2, 2013.
Among those left to cherish
her loving memory are her
father, Glen Woods, Sr.; her
mother, Evelyn Woods; sis-
ters, Rahgenia Woods and
Lashawn McCray; a brother,
Jemil Woods; a special sister,
Sheryl Humphrey; a niece,
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Woods;
four
nephews, Fronty Ragland,
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Woods and Tywon (Amanda)
Ragland; four uncles; three
aunts; a host of great-nieces
and nephews, cousins and
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friends.
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Missionary
Baptist Church in Romulus
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Sr. officiating.
Final arrangements were
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Road in Inkster.
Interment was at Knollwood
Memorial Garden in Canton
Township.
Shawn D. Hines
Sunrise: Jan. 19, 1967
Sunset: Jan. 4, 2013
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cumbed after a long battle
with cancer on Jan. 4, 2013.
Among those left to mourn
his passing and cherish his
loving memory are his chil-
dren, Rashad Burge, Mariah
Burge and Elijah Hines; two
grandchildren,
Teriona
Grimes and Riley Burge; his
devoted and loving parents,
Charles and Wilma Hines;
five loving siblings, Elder
Charles (Felechia) Hines,
Capt. Dwight (Natalie) Hines,
Shania
Hines-Anthony,
Michael (Yolanda) Hines and
Nicole Hines; his grandfather,
Charles Hines, Sr.; two aunts,
Alma Jean Mitchell and
Janice Boykin; five uncles,
Aaron Mills, Keith Mills,
Christopher Mills, William
Mills and Donald Hines; a
special friend, Loucresia
Burge; a host of nieces and
nephews; a great-niece; sev-
eral cousins, and many
friends.
Funeral services were at the
Penn Funeral Home on
Inkster Road in Inkster with
Pastor G. Grays officiating.
Interment was at Mt. Hope
Memorial Gardens in Livonia.
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