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By Lonnie Huhman boring communities,” Mayor cost will be offset by a decrease
Staff Writer Bob Gatt said. in transfer from the general
fund,” Cardenas said.
Budget amendments
More revenue will be going Secondly, council chose to
back into the general fund as the Council approved five deci­ eliminate the $2 round-trip fee
Novi City Council cuts back on sions to rearrange the budget. charged for senior transporta­
some spending in the proposed Total revenue is now at tion for specific in-city rides,
budget for the upcoming fiscal !30,510,701 and expenditures are which is an estimated loss in
year. 30,423,995. This will result in revenue of $25,000. This will
S p ring E xpo
Last week at its budget input 86,706 going to the general involve a general fund transfer
Experience life on session, council members made fund and fund balance. to the Parks and Recreation
the go at O&E Media’s five amendments to the pro­ According to Victor Carde­ fund to replace the lost revenue, I have said over and
Life in Go Spring posed budget that in total re­ nas, interim city manager, coun­ according to Cardenas. over that Novi is the
Expo. moved $345,931 from the 2014-15 cil decided to delay the capital “This amendment decreases
Set for Schoolcraft budget, which will go into effect improvement project for the the fund balance in the general greatest city in the
College’s VisTaTech July 1. Tim Pope Play Structure re­ fund by $25,000 and has no im­ state, perhaps the
Center, 18600 Hagger­ For the mayor and council, placement at ITC Park, which is pact on the Parks and Recrea­
ty Road, in Livonia, this proposed budget is yet an­ priced at $250,000, to a future tion fund as the decrease in country. Our budget
the expo for active other sign of the city working to year, while adding the Ella Mae revenue will be offset by an is, and will continue
adults runs 2-7 p,m. maintain a good balance be­ Power Park Play Structure re­ increase in transfer from the
Thesday, April 29. tween prudent spending and placement ($85,000) to the bud­ general fund,” he said. to be, the envy or our
Stop in early for great services. get. Cardenas said council also neighboring
some pre-event fun at “I have said over and over “This amendment increases decided to have gross revenue
1 p.m., including a fun that Novi is the greatest city in the fund balance in the general from the city gun range, cur­ communities.”
version of Family the state, perhaps the country. fund by $165,000 and has no rently budgeted in the general
Feud with great priz­ Our budget is, and will continue impact on the Parks and Recrea­ BOB GATT
es. The first 100 peo­ to be, the envy or our neigh­ tion fund as the net decrease in See BUDGET, Page A2 Novi mayor
ple win passes for a
movie and pizza.
During the expo,
Matthews
find more than 50
exhibitors, 19 work­
shops and demon­
finalist for
strations, games,
prizes, refreshments
and more.
top spot
Come dressed in
your zaniest or most
traditional Christmas
with Troy
outfit for a chance to
win our Christmas in
July cover contest
and $100 gift card. By Cal Stone
The event is free Staff Writer
and open to the pub­
lic. Dr. Steve Matthews, super­
Find a special intendent of the Novi Commu­
section detailing all nity Schools district, is one of
the expo events in­ two finalists for the position
side today’s^aper. of superintendent for Troy
schools.
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Troy’s cur­
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■* —J 'irW portfolio show at the Art Institute of Novi. Students showed off their wares and capabilities to friends, tor of curriculum and assess­
•* oa '«r
a ar­ j fellow students and prospective employers, john heider | staff photographer ment there from 1998-2008,
•* ia. CL leaving to become superinten­
Utfji
If* dent of Grand Ledge Public
■IKQ iiOO T a le n t a b o u n d s a t A r t Schools. After three years in
•* Z T 3: T* that position, he came to Novi.
“I assumed that they would
name one of their current
assistant superintendents as
In s titu te o f M ic h ig a n superintendent because that
is what happened when I was
in Troy and Dr. Fowler be­
came superintendent,” Mat­
By Lonnie Huhman ed in animation since I was Shannon Delecki, with the thews said. “However, the
INDEX Staff Writer kid,” graduate Katrina Dobis school’s focused curriculum of
Business...... B5 said. “I’ve learned so much design courses, students have See MATTHEWS, Page A2
The Art Institute of Michi­ during my time with the Art the opportunity to learn by
Crossword Puzzle......B9
gan’s Design, Media Arts and Institute that this show feels employing the technology,
Education...................A4
Homes.......................B10 Fashion Portfolio Show was a like a good ending to a lot of software and equipment used NHS principal search
Jobs............................B7 testament to the quality of work ... or maybe this is just by design professionals. continues
Michigan’s talent. the start to something else.” “Knowing the trends and
Obituaries..................A13
Opinion....................A16 Held at the Novi facility Dobis received her bache­ design elements really helps The Novi High School prin­
last month, graduating stu­ lor of arts degree in media and I think I’ve only expanded cipal job is in the second
Services......................B10
Sports..........................81 dents from each area of study arts and animation from the my knowledge of these,” said interview phase, according to
had their portfolios on display Art Institute. She hopes to Skyler Simone, a grad with an Dr. Steve Matthews, superin­
Wheels......................B11
for the viewing enjoyment of work for a magazine. associate’s degree in graphic tendent.
those in attendance. Around 20 The Art Institute offers a design. "We did an initial screening
©20140&E Media students had displays on top­ variety of programs. of the 83 candidates who
Media arts
Volume 58 Number 49 ics like graphic and web de­ applied," he said. "Thirteen
Design programs
sign, photography and fashion. Media arts grads are took a screening interview."
CONTACT US The show was an opportuni­ According to the Art In­ schooled to communicate well, Of that group, five were
ty for students to demonstrate stitute, graduates of the de­ solve problems and meet cli­ given an extensive phone
• News/Advertising [phone]
their skills to industry in­ sign programs have the oppor­ ent needs through courses interview. The next phase will
• Classified Advertising [phone]
siders, while showing off their tunity to affect what consum­ structured to teach students to be to invite candidates in for
• Delivery: [phone]
■ Mail: 101 N. Lafayette St. accomplishments to family ers see, touch, read and feel in apply creative solutions across an interview with a commit­
South Lyon, Ml 48178 and friends. industries that drive the cre­ multiple platforms, from us­ tee composed of parents,
Among other things, the ative economy. The Art In­ ing 3-D modeling and anima­ staff and administrators.
students aspire to have ca­ stitute’s system of schools tion to shooting video to cap­ "That will take place in the
reers as art directors, sound offers a variety of design de­ ture images that will be trans­ next couple of weeks," Mat­
engineers or fashion design­ gree and non-degree programs lated into the digital environ­ thews said. "The committee
ers. This show was one big like advertising, graphic de­ ment. In the audio production will then recommend at least
6 53174 22222 0 step in the life-long process of sign, interior design and in­ studio, students are mixing two candidates to me for a
them realizing their career dustrial design. tracks using Pro Tools. final interview."
dreams. According to Assistant Nicole Carter is currently
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A2 (NN) 0 & E Media | Thursday, April 24, 2014 LOCAL NEWS hometownlife.com
MATTHEWS “(T)he board VegFest
decided to do a
Continued from Page A1 search and I was
asked the first
board decided to do a
search and I was asked week of A pril to
the first week of April to
interview on
interview on April 21.”
Final interviews are A pril 21.”
scheduled for April 29
and the new superinten­ STEVE MATTHEWS
dent is expected to be in Novi superintendent
place July 1.
Matthews earned a chesky, assistant super­
master of education intendent of secondary
degree from Texas Tech education for Troy
University and was a School District, who
child protective ser­ joined Troy in 2008. He
vices worker and class­ previously held several
room teacher in Texas. positions in the Utica
He earned a doctorate Community School dis­
of education from trict before being
Wayne State University, named executive direc­
where he was an assis­ tor of secondary educa­
tant professor on the tion.
Dearborn campus.
The other candidate cstone@gannett. com
is Dr. Richard M. Ma- 248-437-2011, ext. 237
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By Brad Kadrich I know health care in­ he said, are now choosing 11th District. knowledge of health care
Staff Writer side-out. Congress is their specialties based on “Democrats have a from a patient’s perspec­
where I can use my what pays better. When better chance this time,” tive and from a doctor’s
Dr. Anil Kumar, a knowledge and experi­ he was deciding the Kumar said. “The middle perspective and I’ve seen
native of India who came ence. If I can make one course of his medical class is realizing Demo­ how insurance compa­
to the United States 30 change, that will be career, Kumar said, it cratic values are far nies work. From a health
years ago from England, worth it.” was based on something closer to their own than care perspective, I would
has seen life change — Kumar came to the less tangible than money. Republicans’. This dis­ be one of the best candi­
particularly for his pa­ U.S. in 1984, accepting a “I grew up thinking I trict is predominantly dates.” THE KUMAR
tients — in three decades chance to do research could cure cancer... I middle class. I’ve served Kumar and his wife FILE
practicing medicine and residency in urology didn’t think about what this community with my Majorie, also a physician,
here. at Wayne State Univer­ specialty pays me the heart and soul for 30 have been married for 27 Who: Dr. Anil Kumar
And he doesn’t neces­ sity. In 30 years practic­ most money,” he said. years and I have the years and raised their What: Running for U.S.
sarily think it’s changed ing medicine, he said he’s “That change is disturb­ pulse of what’s going on.” two sons, Andrew and Congress in the 11th
for the better. seen changes - not neces­ ing.” As a Democrat and a Nathan, in Oakland Coun­ District
Kumar, 63, a urologist sarily good ones - for Kumar thinks he can health care professional, ty. Family: Wife of 27
and women’s rights ad­ both patients and other affect change best from Kumar calls the Afford­ “I’m running for Con­ years, Marjorie; sons
vocate, believes he can medical students. a seat in Congress. able Care Act — dubbed gress because we need Andrew and Nathan
help effect a positive Though he harbors no Obamacare — “one of the leaders with fresh ideas Professional: Vice chief
Heart-breaking
change, which is why the illusions about the cam­ best things to ever hap­ to get our state and our of urology, St. Joseph
Bloomfield Hills Demo­ choices paign — “It’s going to be pen to Americans who economy back on track,” Hospital-Pontiac; vice
crat has filed to run for Where patients used an uphill battle,” he said didn’t have insurance.” Kumar said. “People are chief of surgery, Critten-
the U.S. congressional to ask to avoid generic — he believes his long­ frustrated because Wash­ ton Medical Center
seat in the 11th District, drugs, he said, now some standing practice has Nothing perfect ington isn’t working. Education: Bachelor of
currently held by Repub­ of his Medicare patients given him an edge. However, he knows it Now more than ever, we medicine, bachelor of
lican Kerry Bentivolio. can’t even afford those. He said he had con­ isn’t perfect. need to create good­ surgery, University of
“I’m at the stage of “Medicare patients versations with mentors “No civilized country paying jobs, make educa­ Bombay, March 1976;
my life where I could are telling me, ‘I can who “advised me this should have citizens tion affordable, protect master of surgery, Uni­
retire and play golf, but have food or I can have race would be a good one without health care ... no Social Security and versity of Bombay, 1980;
my golf game sucks,” medicine,”’ Kumar said. (to get into).” His pa­ law is perfect,” Kumar Medicare and assure American Board of
Kumar said. “(Instead) I “It’s heart-breaking.” tients, he pointed Out, said. “There are changes health care is accessible Urology, February 1997.
can give back to society. And medical students, come from all over the to be made. I have the to everyone.”
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T e c h n o l o g y u p g r a d e s n e c e s s a r y f o r d i s t r i c t
In 1971,1 took the most tech­ What has changed is the teachers - use every day. We our current technology. It will
nologically advanced course way that students go about have computer labs for stu­ allow us to update our staff
that my high school had to developing these skills. In the dents. We have mobile laptop and student computers so that
offer - typing. We used the past, students did not have to carts. Every member of our we can continue to use technol­
IBM Selectric typewriter. It worry about the “global” econ­ learning community has ac­ ogy to teach our students the
used a “typeball,” literally a omy. Now our students com­ cess to technology. skills that they will need to be
ball with all the letters, num­ pete with students from What we need is to update successful and so that our staff
bers and symbols on it. As you day. My school was preparing around the world for jobs and this technology. We need to can be more efficient and ef­
pressed the keyboard, the ball me to be successful. Today, opportunity. Our students need update our computer labs so fective.
would spin to the correct letter, schools have that same chal­ to know how to use technology that students can access in­ Our May 6 bond proposal
number or symbol and then lenge. Technology has because it is how the world formation without crashing the also requests funds for infra­
strike the page. You could changed, but the goal for operates and it is an indispens­ computers. We need to update structure improvement, add­
change fonts by changing the schools remains the same - we able tool. our technology so that the ing additional classroom space,
typeball. need to prepare our students to Yet, technology ages. From state’s new student assess­ creating a new preschool build­
It was magical. be successful. the Commodore 64 to Apple II ments, which will be computer- ing and auditorium and athletic
Throughout college, I used Technology continues to to the iPad to Chromebooks, adaptive assessments, will improvements. Additional
typewriters to complete as­ change - from desktops to technology has and will con­ work. Our video production information is available on the
signments. No computers for laptops to tablets. Cellphones, tinue to change. From floppy labs need updating. Computer district website.
me. It’s not because I was anti­ which used to be just for mak­ discs to flash drives to storage access to heating and cooling While I loved the IBM Se­
computer - it was because ing calls, now connect us to the in the cloud, technology has systems requires robust tech­ lectric typewriter, our new
there were no personal com­ Internet and bring us email and will continue to change. nology.. technology clearly allows me
puters! every minute of every day. Today we have a variety of We do not need a computer to be effective. I would encour­
I am old. I understand that. The skills that students computer options that did not for every student. We do not age you to vote yes May 6 so
But personal technology has need to be successful in the exist just a few years ago and need to buy a computer for that we can update our technol­
come a long way since I was in 21st century are not that differ­ these options continue to each student to take home. ogy and continue to provide
high school. In my office now, ent than the skills that students change and adapt. What we need is to ensure that our students with the skills
it is hard to find a typewriter. needed to be successful in the In our district, we refreshed every student will have access they need to be successful and
We do everything with comput­ 20th century. Students need to technology across the district when and where they need it our staff with the tools they
ers. be able to think, create and beginning in 2007. We have while they are at school. What need to be effective.
When I was in high school, connect. Students need to be desktops that our every staff we need is for our staff to have
we took typing because my able to access information, member - teachers, adminis­ access to technology in order Steve Matthews is superintendent of
school thought it was impor­ problem solve and find solu­ trators, secretaries, bus driv­ to do their jobs effectively. Novi Community Schools. He can be
tant that I learn how to type tions to problems that did not ers, maintenance workers, Part of our May 6 bond pro­ reached at 248-449-1204 or
and use the technology of the exist in previous generations. food service staff, preschool posal will allow us to refresh [email protected]. mi. us.
SCHOOL BRIEFS
‘S e u s s ic a T
Michigan Green Evergreen
School designations » Geisler Middle School - Novi High School students are
Evergreen staging "Seussical," a musical
The Walled Lake Consolidat­ » Glengary Elementary - for all ages based on the
ed School District announced Emerald works of Dr. Seuss. The spring
that 12 schools are Michigan » Hickory Woods - Emerald musical will be staged at 7
Green Schools for 2014. » Keith Elementary - Ever­ p.m. Thursday through Sat­
A school is eligible to re­ green urday, April 24-26, in Fuerst
ceive a Green School, Emerald » Oakley Park Elementary - Auditorium at the high
School or Evergreen School Green school. Tickets are $13 for
Designation if the school or » Pleasant Lake - Green adults, $10 for seniors age 65
students perform the required » Sarah Banks Middle and up and for kids under 12.
number of activities, with a School - Emerald Tickets are available at no-
minimum of two activities » Walled Lake Central High vihs.seatyourself.biz and in
from each of the four cate­ School - Evergreen the high school atrium from
gories: recycling, energy, envi­ » Walled Lake Elementary - 10:30 a.m. to noon April
ronmental protection, and Green 23-25 or at the door. The box
miscellaneous activates. » Walnut Creek Middle office opens at 6:15 p.m.
Below is a list of Walled School - Green Pictured are some of the
Lake Schools that have been members of the production;
Montessori open house
awarded Michigan Green (front, from left) Austin Du-
School certification and their Novi-Northville Montessori Bois, Liam Loomer, Meghan
level for this school year: Center (23835 Novi Road) will Lorenc and Anjali Josh and
» Clifford Smart Middle hold an open house 2-4 p.m. (back, from left) Andrew
School - Emerald Sunday, April 27, and 6-8 p.m. McElhenny and Alex Hines.
» Commerce Elementary - Wednesday, May 7.
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W a lle d L a k e C e n tr a l p r e s e n t s ‘ F id d le r o n t h e R o o f ’
Walled Lake Central of parent volunteers tect his daughters and
High School Performing working around the clock instill them with tradition
Arts Department pre­ to put together seven in the face of changing
sents Fiddler on the Roof, spectacular perfor­ social mores and the
April 24-27 and May 1-3 mances. Students in lead­ growing anti-Semitism of
at the school (1600 Oak­ ing roles include: Max­ Czarist Russia. Rich in
ley Park Road). Evening well Elkiss as Tevye; historical and ethnic
performances will begin Julia Fertel as Golde; details, universal themes
at 7 p.m. and the Sunday Hannah Shuman as Tzei- cut across barriers of
matinee will start at 2 tel; Abby Claybaugh as race, class, nationality
p.m. Hodel; Gina Pizze as and religion, leaving
Tickets are available Chava; Hayley Tibben- audiences crying tears of
now and can be pur­ ham as Yente; Seth Wein­ laughter, joy and sad­
chased online through stein as Motel Kamzoil; ness.
the Walled Lake Schools Mitchell Dobson-Green “We are so excited to
ticket website, as Perchik; Tim Paul as offer Fiddler on the Roof
www.wlcstickets.com, or Lazar Wolf; Louie Hor- to our community this
by calling 248-956-4980. varth as Rabbi, Sean year,” said Mary Rashid,
Thursday night tickets Collins as Fyedka; and WLC director. “2014
are $10. Tickets for the Dana Nels as The Fid­ marks the 50th anniver­
remaining performances dler. sary of its opening on
are $15 for adults and $13 The story centers on Broadway. Fiddler has a
for students and senior Tevye, a poor, witty and powerful and universal
citizens. wise dairyman, and his message.”
This year’s show in­ five daughters. With the For more information,
cludes more than 100 help of a colorful and visit www.wlcs
students, faculty, staff, tight-knit Jewish commu­ tickets.com or call 248-
Students rehearsing for W.L. Central's upcoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof." alumni and a large band nity, Tevye tries to pro­ 956-4980.
S t. B a ld r ic k ’s b e n e f it
W .L . N o r t h e r n ’s
The city of Walled Lake is hosting
the Lakes Area St. Baldrick's Foun­
S e m a j D a v is w in s dation Event at noon Saturday,
April 26, at the Walled Lake Fire
House (1499 E. West Maple). Last
year's event raised more than
P r in c e t o n P r iz e
$70,000 for the foundation as 197
participants, including Connor
White (pictured), had their heads
Semaj Davis, a ju­ shaved for the cause. This year,
nior at Walled Lake the bar has been set even higher
Northern High School, with event organizers setting a
has received the Prince­ goal of $75,000. Members of the
ton Prize in Race Rela­ Walled Lake Schools community
tions for 2014. and several of the district's schools
Davis is one of 24 are once again participating in
award recipients from this event in support of the St.
around the country. She Baldrick's Foundation's mission.
will receive a $1,000 Teams from Commerce Elemen­
prize and will travel to tary, Mary Helen Guest Elemen­
Princeton University, tary, Walled Lake Elementary and
where she will take part Geisler Middle School will be
April 25-26 in a sympo­ participating. For more informa­
sium on race relations. tion, visit www.stbaldricks.org/
The purpose of the Davis events/LakesArea.
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D re w C re w la u n c h e s G e t O u t T h e V o te c a m p a ig n
Goal to secure custom van for local student born, Drew’s father. ties. A two-sport athlete Drew complete his col­ derful individuals like
“This vehicle would and band member at lege education and Drew who have suffered
This may be an impor­ provide Drew with trans­ Walled Lake Central achieve that while expe­ tragic mishaps. I hope
tant election year for CASTYOUR portation over the next High School, he was riencing as normal a people vote for Drew
some people throughout VOTE decade and that’s vital as injured while practicing college experience as and anyone else they
Michigan, but no cam­ he pursues his dream of a back flip for the school possible,” Clayborn said. know who could use
paign is as important for The Drew Crew's Get an education at Univer­ play. He continued in the “The Drew Crew’s cam­ valuable assistance.”
Drew Clayborn of Com­ Out The Vote campaign sity of Michigan, as well band after his injury, paign is not to just help The contest, which
merce Township as the encourages people to as a career in bio-in­ playing a synthesizer, Drew win a van, but also began March 11, will
one that’s running na­ sign on to the contest formatics.” and earned high grades to encourage people to announce winners in
tionwide right now. website and place a vote Drew is a sophomore that resulted in accep­ support National Mobil­ June and the customized
Drew, a quadriplegic for Drew by May 9 by at U-M, and earned a 3.3 tance to U-M. ity Awareness Month. vans will be delivered by
who was paralyzed from logging on to GPA in his first year. “Our goal is to have There are so many won­ August.
a freak accident in 2010, www.thedrewcrew.org “There is tremendous
hopes to garner enough or http://bit.ly/1hgiyAT competition for these
votes from well-wishers then signing into the vehicles,” Clayborn said.
to win one of four cus­ contest and voting. “There are already more
tomized wheelchair ac­ than 1,000 candidates.
cessible vans to be given People can vote once
away at the conclusion of May 9. every 24 hours on the
National Mobility More than 1,000 “local website. Winning a van
Awareness Month. heroes” have had their would be such a blessing
The contest, spon­ stories submitted in the for us as Drew requires
sored by the National contest and The Drew 24-hour care at U-M and
Mobility Equipment Crew, the support or­ at home, in addition to
Dealers Association, is ganization for the Clay- his daily transportation
designed to recognize born family, announced a needs.”
disabled citizens who are final month-long drive to Drew has been an
“local heroes” in their help win one of the vehi­ inspiration to fellow
communities. It began in cles. classmates and residents
March throughout the “This is so critical for of his hometown and
U.S and Canada and ends Drew,” said LeDon Clay- surrounding communi-
R e a d y t o S e ll Y o u r
Pictured (back, from left) are Kenneth Gutman, WLCSD superintendent; Kevin Robinson,
D ia m o n d s & E s t a t e J e w e l r y ? Central; and Samantha Cohen, Central; (front, from left) Semaj Davis, Northern; Louis
Grodman, Northern; Iven Ayyar, Western; and Valentena Hannawa, Western.
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Exam held for dog owner accused in shooting
By L.L. Brasier
Gannett Michigan
The 9-1-1 call came in
shortly before 10 p.m.
that cold snowy night last
December.
“Somebody help!” the
man shouted to the oper­
ator. “There’s been a
shooting. Send them
quick. Call them quick...
he’s on the ground.”
The man making the
call, Charles Simkins, 28,
had just shot his neigh­
bor, Edwin Criswell, 45,
in the leg, following a
dispute over Simkins’
dog, which had been
running around their
Walled Lake neighbor­
hood.
Criswell eventually
bled to death on his front
porch.
The seven-minute tape Attorney Todd Flood (left) speaks to his client Charles Simkins, 28, of Walled Lake, who is accused of killing his neighbor Edwin Criswell, 45, in
was played in open court December, after Criswell confronted him about allowing his dog to run loose in the neighborhood, according to police, mandi wright | Gannett Michigan
April 16, as Simkins,
dressed in orange jail charged with open mur­ “Hey, partner,” he ap­ I just had to hit him and (expletive) 9-1-1 if this about the dog and the two
garb and shackled at the der. pears to be yelling to he just kept getting up ... wasn’t an emergency.” began to fight, with Sim­
waist, sat and listened at The packed courtroom Criswell, then tells the I was afraid he was going A neighbor testified kins hitting Criswell and
the defense table. included Criswell’s griev­ operator, “He doesn’t to run and get a gun.” he heard men arguing knocking him to the
The preliminary ex­ ing family members and look well. Send the ambu­ And under questioning shortly before the shoot­ ground.
amination, before Novi Simkins’ supporters, lances!” by the operator, he ad­ ing. Christopher Haney If convicted, Simkins
District Judge Dennis some who smiled at him. And he also hints at mits to pulling the trig­ said he heard “loud male faces life in prison with­
Powers, was to resume to On the 9-1-1 tape, Sim­ what led up to the shoot­ ger and appears to begin voices” two doors down out parole. He remains in
determine whether there kins grows more pan­ ing. “I was trying to find to understand the trouble and then gunfire. Oakland County jail with­
is enough evidence to icked as Criswell lay my (expletive) dog, that’s he’s in. “Ma’am,” he says. Police say Simkins out bond, although his
send Simkins, an Iraq dying, begging the dis­ all... I was the one who “Is this an interrogation? had a history of allowing attorney, Todd Flood, told
war vet, to trial. He is patcher to get help quick. tried to defend myself... I wouldn’t be calling his dogs to run loose and the judge he plans to
that he went into Cris­ seek a bond within the
well’s yard in the 1100 week.
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the phone down. After leaving, she formation is collected.
Two unknown vehicles drove realized the mistake and went
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over and tore up grass at the ath­ back. It was gone and turned off
letic fields off of Eight Mile, after she attempted to call it. The A bouncer from Lucky Strike’s Great Lakes Dermatology
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Bouchard: Heroin has infiltrated all our towns
That’s why, Bouchard
Use and overdoses
and Janssen said, the
are on the rise need for the Good Sa­
maritan legislation (SB
By Joanne Maliszewski 721) to allow the admini­
Staff Writer stration of Narcam by
first responders, is para­
Oakland County Sher­ mount. Janssen called
iff Michael Bouchard is Narcam an “ideal anti­
holding out hope that dote” that is used in an
state legislators soon intra-nasal form for
pass a Good Samaritan rapid absorption and will
package of bills to allow within minutes get the
his deputies, first re­ overdosed patient
sponders and perhaps breathing again.
even parents to carry a Katie Ogg Belliotti of Waterford holds placards supporting “Even if we are wrong
specific antidote pre­ the fight against the growing use, addiction and (with a misdiagnosed
scription drug — Nar- overdoses of heroin in Oakland County, photos by john overdose), it is safe,”
cam — to save lives from STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Janssen said.
heroin overdose. The sheriff’s depart­
“It’s an ideal drug for doses have risen sharply relative purity. Some ment, Bouchard said, has
first responders on the since 1999-2002, when 15-20 years ago, heroin been working on a proc­
scene,” said Dr. Alan 271 deaths were report­ was 3- to 10-percent pure ess to be followed in the
Janssen, tactical and ed, to 728 between 2010- and padded with other legal use of Narcam by
emergency physician 12, an unidentified un­ drugs for an additional first responders to en­
with the county sheriff’s dercover sheriff’s depu­ kick. Today’s heroin — sure safety and to avoid
office. ty told parents. primarily from Afghani­ liability because it is one
Bouchard urged pas­ Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told parents “The increase I’ve stan — is 80- to 90-per­ prescription drug being
sage of the Good Samar­ heroin use among teens and young adults is at an all-time seen in heroin is incred­ cent pure and, unlike in used to counteract the
itan legislation before a high in the area. ible,” the deputy said. the past, is not being cut effects of heroin.
packed room of parents as heavily. “We want to be armed
Affordable and
in the Oakland County nity),” he said. “It’s not a it in the county’s middle “Now you see why we with the tools,” Bouchard
Board of Commissioners negative on property schools, as well. available are having these over­ said.
chamber April 16. Par­ values.” “My son is a heroin The rise in heroin use doses,” Bouchard said.
ents, many from Water­ Viewing heroin and its addict,” a father from is due in part to its affor­ “The first-timer has no jmatiszews@hometownlife. com
ford and South Lyon, users as only an inner- the audience said. “He is dability, availability and tolerance to that level,” 248-396-6620
held placards — “Hope city issue is just a stereo­ still alive.”
for heroin addicts,” “I type. “We are seeing it The father cautioned
am here because I am everywhere. I am telling others that one trick Brush fire
scared for my communi­ you right now, it is hap­ used by heroin addicts is
ty” and “We support a pening everywhere,” their penchant for look­
drug-free community.” Bouchard said. ing for receipts in gar­
The Heroin Town bage cans that they take
No boundaries
Hall, hosted by Bou­ back to stores for money
chard, drew parents who Heroin addiction has to purchase the drug.
are worried about their no boundaries for race, Another mom asked
children or have children gender or economic sta­ Bouchard about the tell­
who are or suspected of tus. All Oakland County tale signs of heroin use.
being heroin addicts. He communities are in­ When Bouchard de­
urged attacking the cluded, including the scribed burned pieces of
problem on multiple wealthier suburbs. In tin foil and straws —
fronts, including educa­ just the past week, four used for smoking heroin
tion, community groups, overdoses were reported — the mother’s reaction
community officials, in West Bloomfield and a appeared to confirm her
treatment and law en­ total of eight in all of worst fears. “That is
forcement. Oakland County, Bou­ shocking. I am shocked,”
Bouchard acknowl­ chard said. she said, as she held her
edged, based on parents’ “It’s not an inner-city head down.
comments, that many drug like you think,” an “We see cycles. Her­
community officials in undercover sheriff’s oin is on the forefront.
Oakland County commu­ deputy said. “If you don’t We’ve seen this spike up
nities don’t want to admit know about it, you better. dramatically,” Bouchard
there is a problem with It’s at your door. Get into said.
heroin use. your kids’ business.” Year-to-date over
“Some communities The greatest use of 2013, sheriff’s deputies Novi firefighter Charlie Roberts spreads foam on an extinguished brush fire April 18 at the
don’t like to talk about it heroin is among those have witnessed a 300- Novi Meadows community off Napier. A brush fire was reported there around 4:30 p.m.
because it is a drug prob­ ages 17-25, but deputies percent increase in her­ and was quickly extinguished by the Novi Fire Department. Brush fires can be common this
lem. They think it gives a and other law enforce­ oin cases. Michigan time of year, as grass and bushes are still quite dry before they begin greening, john heider |
black eye (to the commu­ ment officers have seen deaths from heroin over­
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Indian’s radio career spans decades, cultures
By Matt Jachman
Staff Writer
Narendra Sheth’s
career in music and radio
has taken him from 78-
rpm records and reel-to-
reel tapes to digital mini
discs and computer hard
drives.
Sheth, of Plymouth
Township, is an expert on
the popular music of
India who last month
marked 40 years of host­
ing a weekly radio show -
Geetmala, meaning “gar­
land of melodies” - that’s
focused on Indian music,
but also includes inter­
views, news and informa­
tion.
Born in India and
educated at the Univer­
sity of Bombay (now
Mumbai) and the Univer­
sity of Michigan, Sheth
worked as an engineer
and statistician for more
than 30 years, co-au-
thored a college textbook
on applying statistics to
engineering, produces
concerts, is on the board
of the Michigan Phil­
harmonic and on several
other boards, has been
active in the area’s Indi­
an community for dec­ Narendra Sheth of Plymouth Township, an expert on Bollywood music and an activist in the local Indian community, in his music library, which houses
ades, plays keyboards thousands of recordings, photos by bill bresler | staff photographer
and harmonica and re­
cently learned computer at www.wpon.com. It said, comes from his own over the country and this
video production. grew out of a friend’s collection. is the first time they had
A corner of his base­ suggestion that he put seen this kind of show.
Old, new
ment studio is crowded together a radio show They were just amazed,”
technology
with accolades and mem­ and has become an explo­ Sheth said.
orabilia, plus he has an ration of Indian folk, Sheth’s music library Sheth retired in 2002
extensive collection of classical and movie mu­ has thousands of record­ as the chief engineering
Indian music, especially sic and the way the music ings - old records, cas­ statistician at Ford Motor
the music of Bollywood, of India and the music of sette and reel tapes, com­ Co.; he had been with
the Hindi-language film the West have influenced pact discs and mini discs. Ford for 34 years. Before
industry based in Mum­ each other. About 80 percent of his that, he had a research
bai. Sheth boasts broad collection, he said, is fellowship at U-M, where
musical tastes. cataloged on his comput­ he had earned both bach­
Always learning
“People who are old er, so he can easily re­ elor’s and master’s de­
“It’s the satisfaction of like old music. People trieve a specific record­ Narendra Sheth's collection of music includes everything grees in mechanical engi­
doing things, passion for who are young like new ing when needed. While from 78-rpm records to reel-to-reel tapes to DVDs. neering. He had studied
doing things and, most music. I like all music,” he often brings the music mathematics and statis­
important, always learn­ he said. for Geetmala to WCXI in show, for example, how a Showplace in Novi that tics at the University of
ing new things,” Sheth, He researches, gath­ a digital format, he also popular American song fused traditional Indian Bombay, receiving both a
who is in his mid-70s, ers the music for and brings in tapes and vinyl has influenced an Indian music with Western clas­ bachelor’s and a master’s.
said last week. “One organizes his shows at records. “Fortunately, musician. “I’ll play a sical and included 60- Sheth and his wife
should never stop being a home, then goes to the there’s still one record little bit of that American some musicians, includ­ Suhas have a daughter
student.” radio station every Sat­ player” at the station, he song and then the Indian ing Michigan Philhar­ Neha, a son Neel and
Geetmala is heard urday to broadcast live. said. song,” he said. monic members. It took three grandchildren.
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each musical show has a Sheth takes a partic­ Last July, Sheth pro­ six months to plan, he
each Saturday on WCXI- theme and 99 percent of ular interest in musical duced a concert at the said. [email protected]
AM (1160) and also online the music aired, Sheth cross-currents; he’ll Suburban Collection “People came from all 734-678-8432
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