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January 31, 2013
Luther Samuels Ligons
Sunrise: Aug. 3, 1927
Sunset: Jan. 16, 2013
Luther Samuels Ligons died
Jan. 16, 2013.
Among those survivors left to
cherish his memory are his
loving wife, Willie Mae
Wright-Ligons; eight step-
children; his son, Andrew
Henderson; a daughter,
Linda Hawkins; two sisters,
Ida Sullivan and Bishop Mary
White; an uncle, Calvin
Ligons of Belton, SC; seven
grandsons, Anthony Beverly,
Dwight Windom, Brandon
Clark, Eric Hare, Michael
Byrd, Aaron Byrd and Andre
Johnson; 10 granddaugh-
ters, Tonja Beverly, Melody
Johnson, Lawry Harper,
Yvette Johnson, Shameka
Dillard,
Kim
Johnson,
Kaneen Johnson, Charte
Dunn, Lajuana Dunn and
Jovan Johnson; a niece,
Faith (Roosevelt) McDaniel; a
nephew, Dwight Sullivan; a
godsister, Lynn Jant; an array
of loving in-laws; a special
cousin, Frank Bonner; a dear
family
friend,
William
"Cooney" Powell; a host of
other
cousins,
nieces,
nephews, great-grandchil-
dren, great-nieces and great-
nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services were at
Beulah Missionary Baptist
Church on Middlebelt Road
in Westland with Pastor
Kenneth C. Pierce, Sr. offici-
ating.
Final arrangements were
entrusted to the Penn
Funeral Home on Inkster
Road in Inkster.
Interment with military hon-
ors was at Great Lakes
National
Cemetery
on
Belford Road in Holly.
James Stanley Ballard
May 23, 1953
Jan. 21, 2013
James Stanley Ballard died
Jan. 21, 2013.
Among those survivors left to
cherish his memory are his
loving mother, Rosie Ballard;
a daughter, Monica Ford; a
granddaughter,
Londyn
Ma'Ree; eight sisters, Norma
(Edward), Dolly, Geneva
(Clarence), Velma, Debra
(Dail), Melanie (Karl), Victoria
and Barbara (Tyrone); four
brothers, Robert (Stella),
Phillip
(Gloria),
Curtis
(Rosalyn)
and
Joseph
(Derdria; a host of nieces,
nephews and other family
members and many friends.
Funeral services were at the
Penn Funeral Home on
Inkster Road in Inkster which
was entrusted with the final
arrangements.
Interment was at United
Memorial Gardens on Curtis
Road in Plymouth.
Joyce Mae Wilson
Sunrise: Oct. 6, 1926
Sunset: Jan. 21, 2013
Joyce Mae Wilson died Jan.
21, 2013.
Among those survivors left to
cherish her memory are her
two daughters, Debbie Slater
and Rosemary (Preston)
Sims; a son, Tillman
(Brenda) Faust, Jr.; her aunt,
Lelar Haygood; 23 grandchil-
dren; 15 great-grandchil-
dren; a host of nieces,
nephews and other family
members, and many friends.
Funeral services took place
at
Pentecostal
Temple
COGIC on Parkwood in
Inkster with Bishop Isaac
King officiating.
Final arrangements were
entrusted to the Penn
Funeral Home on Inkster
Road in Inkster.
Interment was at United
memorial
Cemetery
in
Plymouth.
VEHICLE PUBLIC
AUCTION
THE FOLLOWING
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN
DEEMED ABANDONED
AND WILL BE SOLD AT
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FEB. 6, 2013
11:00 AM
AT
J&M TOWING
8964 INKSTER RD
ROMULUS, MI 48174
1997 FORD
1FALP624XVH120950
1997 FORD
IFDEE14L2VHA96218
2002 FORD
1FMZU77E62UB57688
UNK
UNK
1993 FORD
1FTBR1SXZPPB42368
1996 CHEV
2G1WN52M0T9170824
2002 CHRY
3C8FY68B02T260432
2004 FORD
1FM2U73K642B04443
1998 FORD
1FAFP52V2WG269545
1999 HYD
KMHJF25F9XU886393
2003 CHEV
1GNEK13Z13R164171
1998 FORD
3FAKP1133WR230942
2000 FORD
1FAFP5527YG219463
2002 FORD
1FAFP55282A252658
1999 FORD
1FMYU22E2XUC45876
1997 FORD
1FMDU34E5VZB06391
1996 FORD
1FMCU24XXTUB46502
1993 HUDSON
10HHTD1D7P1000252
Mature Driver
Part Time, apply at
Romulus Flowers
7563 Merriman Rd
(734)722-6440
NOTICE OF AUCTION AT
J&T CROVA TOWING
36573 GRANT
ROMULUS, MI 48174
(734) 941-1520
THURSDAY
JANUARY 31ST, 2013
@9:00 AM
1995 Ford Van
1FTHE24H2SHC03590
2003 Ford Escort
3FAFP11363R125521
1996 Mercury Villager
4M2DV11W4TDJ15574
2002 Pontiac Sunfire
1G2JB124127235302
These vehicles were towed
by Romulus Police.
Willow Acres
Motel,
Low daily and
weekly rates.
Refrigerator, microwave,
Cable TV, High Speed
Internet.
Call 734-721-1220
Fairlane in Novi
248-347-9999
WAYNE
Near Wayne Rd.,
Quite, Clean, 1 BR,
heat & water included,
No Pets, $475 & up,
$500 Moves you in
w/Approved Credit
Section 8 Welcome
313-247-2075 or
313-561-9818
7P1000252
3 BR Wayne Ranch
Fresh Paint, Appliances
included, 2 car garage,
$895. Call John Mcardle
734-414-3221
Inkster 28350 Parkwood St, 3
BR - 1 BA, single family, 1100
sq. ft., detached garage,
owner financing or cash dis-
count. $500 down, $215 per
month. 803-978-1540.
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Romulus Library announces new hours, programs
The Romulus Public Library
continues to expand programs,
services and even its collection in
theNewYear.
“It's a year of new beginnings as
we continue to expand and enrich
our adult and youth book collec-
tions and add new programming,”
saidLibraryDirector Patty Braden.
“The adult fiction, large print and
audio book collections are growing
by leaps and bounds, as are the
juvenile and young adult collec-
tions.
“We've put together a great line-
up of local authors for our 2013
Spring Authors Series. We are also
offering some fun and educational
programs for kids of all ages.
“Our free computer classes are
more popular than ever, so more
are on the way. Adult readers can
snuggle up with a good book and
receive prizes for reading by join-
ing the adult winter reading pro-
gram.”
Here are some highlights of the
programs in themonths ahead:
• Preschool Story Time for chil-
dren ages 3½ to 5 is scheduled for
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The winter ses-
sion continues throughFeb. 12. The
spring session is set for March 5 to
April 9. Sessions feature stories,
songs and crafts. Registration is
suggested by calling the library at
(734) 942-7589 as there is a limit to
20 childrenper session.
• Toddler Story Time for chil-
dren 2 to 3½ is set for 10:15 a.m.
Thursdays. The winter session con-
tinues through Feb. 14. The spring
session is scheduled for March 7
through April 11. The morning
includes stories, rhymes, songs and
play time. Registration is not
required.
• The “Just Like Me?” Family
Reading and Science Workshops
explore culture, biology and the
human experience. “Everybody
Cooks” is scheduled for 3 p.m. Feb.
2. The topic explores how geology
and human migration influenced
food. “Can You Feel the Beat?” is
scheduled for 3 p.m. March 2. The
session will explore what makes
music the universal language. The
workshops are open to children
ages 6 to 11 who are accompanied
by a parent or guardian.
Registration is required as space is
limited. Call the library at (734) 942-
7589.
• Dr. Seuss's Birthday Program
is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 26.
Favorite Dr. Seuss stories will be
shared: The Cat in the Hat, Green
Eggs and Ham and Daisy-Head
Mayzie. Participants will make a
“Daisy-Head Mayzie” head band
and a “Cat in the Hat” cup.
Children will play a fishing game
called “One Fish, Two Fish, Red
Fish, Blue Fish.” There will be
“Pin the Hat on the Cat” and every-
one will create a “Cat in the Hat”
snack. Registration begins Feb. 4;
space is limited. Call (734) 942-7589.
• The library's Earth Day
Celebration is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Monday, April 22. Participants will
decorate a pot and plant a flower,
draw a picture on the mural “What
Earth Day Means to Me,” listen to
stories, enjoy a dirt cake snack and
play some games. Registration
begins April 1; space is limited. To
sign up, call the library at (734) 942-
7589.
• The Adult Winter Reading
Program continues through March
31. Adults sign upwith the program
“Hot Reads for Cold Nights.” For
every book read, participants are
entered into a weekly drawing for
prizes. Participants must be at least
18 years old. Register at the library
and receive a free bookmark and
reading log.
• The 2013 Spring Authors
Series - sponsored by the Friends
of the Library - takes place in
February, MarchandApril.
Author Kevin John will visit the
library at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25,
for a book signing and discussion
about his book Fever: Little Willie
John - A Fast Life, Mysterious
Death and the Birth of Soul. The
book shares the story of the
author's father, Detroit soul singer
Little Willie John, who lived for a
fleeting 30 years, but whose dynam-
ic and daring sound left an indeli-
ble mark on the history of music.
His deep blues, rollicking rock 'n'
roll and swinging ballads inspired
a generation of musicians, forming
the basis for what we now know as
soul music. The book was selected
as a 2012MichiganNotableBook.
Author Phette Ogburn will visit
the library at 6:30 p.m. Monday,
March 18, for a book signing and
discussion about her book of short
stories, It Can Happen to You.
Ogburn tells the story of Sabra, Nya
and LaTrease as they cope with
issues of loneliness, lust, sex,
betrayal, deceit and love. Ogburn
also will share excerpts from her
newbook Innocence, GA.
Author Michael Hauser will
present his book Detroit's
Downtown Movie Palaces during a
book signing and discussion at 6:30
p.m. Monday, April 29. In its heyday,
Grand Circus Park boasted a dozen
palatial movie palaces containing
an astounding total of 26,000 seats.
Of these theaters, five remain
today, fully restored and opera-
tional for live entertainment.
Participants will revisit these beau-
tiful “palaces” through photos and
memorabilia.
*Free computer classes are
scheduled on Saturdays through
March. Registration is required by
visiting the library or calling (734)
942-7589. There are often waiting
lists. Those who are unable to
attend are asked to call the library
as soon as possible to open a spot
for someone else.
The schedule:
Excel Basics: Feb. 9, 9-10 a.m.
Excel Advanced: Feb. 9, 10-11 a.m.
PowerPoint Basics: Feb. 23, 9-10
a.m.
PowerPoint Advanced: Feb. 23, 10-
11 a.m.
Publisher Basics: March 9, 9-10
a.m.
Publisher Advanced: March 9, 10-
11 a.m.
Uploading Photos to Your
Computer: March 23, 9-11 a.m.
(Bring your digital camera and
cable)
• The Second Monday Book
Clubmeets from 7 to 8 p.m. the sec-
ond Monday of each month. Book
discussions are free and open to
everyone 18 and older. Registration
is not required. Just read the book
each month and join in when you
can. Library staff can assist in locat-
ing a copy of the book.
The Book Club schedule
includes:
Feb. 11: The Tiger's Wife by Tea
Obreht
March 11: The Book of Joe by
JonathanTropper.
April 8: OPioneers byWillaCather
May 13: The Light Between Oceans
byM.L. Stedman
June 10: What's Eating Gilbert
Grape?ByPeterHedges
July 8: The Orientalist by Tom
Reese
Aug. 12: Salvage the Bones by
JesmynWest
Sept. 9: What Alice Forgot by
LianeMoriarty
• If you knit, crochet, tat,
embroider or sew and want to
learnmore, you're invited to partic-
ipate in a newly formed group that
meets at 6:30 p.m. the first
Wednesday of each month, begin-
ning Feb. 6. Group members will
learn skills from each other and
can also use library books for pat-
terns and learning. Registration is
not required - just come with your
projects. The group is open to
everyone age 18 and older.
• A free class on square foot gar-
dening will be presented at 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 6. Learn to build,
plant andmaintain a raised garden
bed using 80-percent less space
with less work, water, weeds and
waste of traditional row gardens.
Registration is required. Call the
library at (734) 942-7589.
• A spring used book sale spon-
sored by the Friends of the Library
is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April 15-17 and noon to 5 p.m. April
20. The fourth day of the sale is
“bag day,” when visitors receive a
bag full of usedbooks for $3.
• The library is in the planning
stages for a spring teen program.
Check out the library website for
teen events and other news at
www.romulus.lib.mi.us.
The library is now open from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through
Thursday and from noon to 5 p.m.
on Friday and Saturday - the most
hours in library history - for
patrons from Romulus and Huron
Township.
Sunday is the only day the facili-
ty is closed.
“I would like to offer my sincere
thanks to everyone for supporting
the library,” Braden said. “We truly
could not have done it without
you.”
I would like to offer my sincere
thanks to everyone
for supporting the library.
We truly could not have done it without you.
”
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