Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Indian Motorcycles Celebrates 110 at Sturgis
Indian Motorcycle’s entire 2012 lineup will be displayed in Sturgis for the 71st annual motorcycle rally. Indian Motorcycle accessories will also be on display with apparel for purchase. The show truck is located on the corner of 4th and Lazelle Streets in downtown Sturgis
In addition to the events display, Indian Motorcycle is inviting all 1901- 2011 Indian owners to park their motorcycles by the Indian Motorcycle Display to celebrate the 110 years of the company and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Indian motorcycle owners. Indian Motorcycle Company is proud to sponsor a breakfast and self-guided ride to the Sturgis half-mile flat track races for all Indian Motorcycle Owners. The ride will start with breakfast at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1319 Junction Ave, Sturgis, South Dakota 57785 between 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. The ride will leave from downtown Sturgis wind through scenic Spearfish Canyon, ending at the 1/2-mile Flat Track Races in Sturgis. Please join us for a fun day of riding and racing. For more information the flat track races visit www.jackpinegypsies.com.
Indian motorcycle is the featured brand at the Knuckle Saloon, located at 931 1st Street in Sturgis, on Friday, August 12th, starting at 6 p.m. is an Indian gathering. This is open to the public, and we invite Indian Motorcycle owners to show off rides and share some stories.
For more information on the Indian Motorcycle event schedule, dealership locations and openings, the motorcycles, accessories, apparel and gifts visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
As read on: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/800/10646/Motorcycle-Article/Indian-Motorcycles-Celebrates-110-at-Sturgis.aspx
Friday, July 29, 2011
More Road construction in Plymouth
The City of Plymouth is working on a Road Improvement & Infrastructure Project in the south east section of the City on Coolidge and Harding Streets. Work on the project is moving along as scheduled at this time. Contractors are currently working on installing water services to hook residents up to the new water main that was installed in the street.
Residents on Coolidge and Harding can expect that additional crews will be in working by approximately Wednesday (8/3/11) of next week to begin to remove curb and begin excavation for the new road base. Crews are anticipated to begin to set the stone road base on or about August 8th. New concrete curb and drive approaches are currently scheduled to begin to be poured starting sometime during the week of August 8th. The first course or leveling base of asphalt is scheduled to occur around the 17th of August.
For Residents living in the Phase 2 Project Area on Roosevelt and Dewey Streets you can expect that the milling or grinding of the old asphalt street will occur sometime during the week of August 15th.
As always, construction schedules are subject to significant changes as weather, site conditions, crew scheduling and equipment will affect the overall schedule of work. Persons with questions regarding this report should contact dms@ci.plymouth.mi.us .
As read on: http://mi-plymouth.civicplus.com/list.aspx?MID=1842
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Nissan LEAF Earns Highest Safety Rating From Federal Government
The Nissan Leaf earned a top five-star rating in the federal government's new, tougher crash test rating system. Under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new rating system, all vehicles are given a single rating of one to five stars based on their scores in separate front and side impact tests as well as resistance to rollovers.
The Leaf earned four stars for occupant protection in front-end crashes, five stars for side crash protection and four stars for resistance to rolling over, resulting in the overall five-star score.
The Leaf is an electrically powered plug-in car. It can go about 70 miles on a charge, according to EPA estimates.
NHTSA used updated crash test regimen, introduced last year, which includes a new side crash test in which vehicles slide diagonally into a pole, mimicking a car skidding into a light post or tree.
General Motors' Chevrolet Volt also recently earned a five-star NHTSA safety rating.
The Volt and the Nissan Leaf electric car were both recently given Top Safety Pick Awards by the privately funded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Institute, which is financed by auto insurers, conducts a different set of crash tests from those conducted by the government. To earn a Top Safety Pick Award, a vehicle must earn top scores in all of the Institute's tests.
As read on: http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/28661540/detail.html?treets=det&taf=de
Monday, July 25, 2011
Advanced Notice of Road Closures - Old Village
CSX Railroad has announced that they will be closing the following railroad crossings in the City of Plymouth later this week. CSX anticipates closing Mill Street South (in Old Village) and Holbrook Street at the railroad crossings in order to re-construct the crossings. They are also scheduled to reconstruct the Starkweather crossing; however this morning CSX indicated that they would come back and complete that work at a later time.
Motorists can anticipate that both the Mill Street south railroad crossing and Holbrook railroad crossing in the Old Village area of the City will be closed to all traffic from approximately Wednesday, July 27th through Saturday, July 30th. For updates check out the CSX Railroad Web Site at www.csx.com or call 800-232-0144.
Again, as of this morning CSX reports that they will leave Starkweather open until they make repairs to the Mill Street and Holbrook Crossings in Old Village.
The railroad crossing repairs are a CSX Railroad Project and they are responsible for the repairs, closures and detour routes. Repair schedules are subject to significant changes as a result of CSX Scheduling, equipment, site conditions and crew availability.
http://mi-plymouth.civicplus.com/list.aspx?MID=1839
Friday, July 22, 2011
HELP STOCK FAMILY IMPACT CENTER'S FOOD PANTRY SHELVES
Fowlerville Family Impact Center from August 1st to August 31st
Donations can be dropped off between 8am and 6pm Monday – Friday
at Dick Scott Collision Center, which is located at
3030 Fowlerville Road, Fowlerville MI. 48836
"Committed to Families in Need"
"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor" Proverbs 22:9"
Family Impact Center is a Christian-based organization that began serving those in need in March of 2002. We work hand in hand with local communities to help bring restoration to individuals and families in need by offering the following programs:
Programs Provided
• Client-Choice Food Pantry
• Educational Resources
• Support Groups
• Counseling Services
• Mentoring Programs
More families request assistance from Family Impact Center during summer months because their children are not in school and, therefore, are not receiving free lunches. Consequently, the need to keep the Pantry's shelves replenished is greater than usual. In addition, donations from food drives done by schools and other organizations are much lower in the summer. So, join us to help stock the Food pantry at Family Impact Center, our local organization for individuals and families in need!
Items MOST Needed:
Canned fruit, fruit juice & juice boxes
Canned meat (such as tuna or chicken)
Canned vegetables
Cleaning supplies, including detergent
Meat meals, including complete meals
Paper products
Peanut butter & jelly
Personal products
Soups: chunky, regular & Ramen Noodles
**Please check expiration dates. “Home Canned” items cannot be accepted.**
Thursday, July 21, 2011
THE BEST PRICES IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY ARE AT DICK SCOTT MOTOR MALL!
More tips for Riding in Extreme Heat
Don’t forget that once the temperature gets above your body temperature (~99°F / ~37°C), you don’t want to be wearing a mesh jacket. You want to zip up all of your vents and keep as much of your skin covered as possible. Hot air hitting your skin at a temperature higher than your body temperature will heat up your skin and dehydrate you faster than you’ll know it’s happening.
Cover your neck with a soaking wet bandana, wet down your T-shirt, and stop often to re-soak both. Drink way more water than you think you’ll need.
Heatstroke is a very real possibility on a motorcycle, and at high temperatures, mesh clothing will not help with this. If you do wear a mesh jacket in these temps, make sure you have a Camelbak or some sort of hydration system, and drink water constantly.
There are two big things at work here.
1.Evaporation and
2.Insulation.
Both deal with sweating. Let’s look at each one separately. But first, a quick primer on sweat. Sweat happens when your body transfers heat from itself into the air. When sweat evaporates, it cools down the surface of your skin.
OK, on to evaporation. Evaporation can only happen when there’s less moisture in the air than on your skin. So if you are in a big hot stinky swamp pit, evaporation ain’t gonna do much for you. If there is no evaporation happening, your body will stop sweating. This is very bad, and you will soon be very unhappy as your body overheats.
So now you are thinking, “won’t closing your vents ensure that your suit becomes a big hot stinky swamp pit? Aren’t you ensuring that you’ll raise your core temperature too much because your sweat can’t evaporate?” If you are hard-core enough to ride in extremely hot weather when the humidity is high, let’s face it: nothing is going to be a perfect solution. At that point, you get yourself shade and water, and often. Also, assuming you’re touring, try riding at night or at higher elevations. However, in most of our daily lives, this isn’t going to be an issue. No one’s jacket is windproof (we all wish it was, especially in the wintertime!), so unless your idea of gear is Saran Wrap, your skin is going to be able to breathe and your sweat is not going to stop evaporating 100%.
So, on to our second idea: insulation. Earlier, we established that sweat is the body’s way of transferring heat from itself to the air. This can only happen if the air is cooler than the body. Otherwise, the skin will draw heat from the air. Why is this a problem? It’s called vasodilation. The idea here is that as the body heats up, blood vessels enlarge to circulate more blood to the skin. Normally, this is good because the evaporative cooling process cools down the skin, and therefore, the blood. However, if your sweat evaporates too quickly and dries out, the skin absorbs heat from the air, which then actually heats up your blood. Mmm, nice hot blood circulating all over your body—especially up into your brain.
By zipping up your vents, you provide a layer of insulation between your skin and that hot air. By keeping your clothing wet, you augment your sweat and keep your skin (and therefore blood) cool. One thing mentioned in particular is a bandana. You could actually use a Cool Tie, which is a bandana-like tube filled with paraffin crystals that hold water much longer than cotton. In desert conditions, soak this Cool Tie and wrap it around your neck while riding. It keeps the blood flowing to your brain cool, and helps keep your head on straight. It’s very easy to become confused when in the early stages of heatstroke, and keeping your blood cool is one big way to combat this.
To reiterate that this is only really applicable when the ambient temperature is above your body temperature. Also, nothing against mesh jackets, but in extreme, 99°F+ / 37°C+, conditions, you have to be prepared to go into desert survival mode, which, includes zipping up vents and keeping the hot air and sun off of your skin. No matter what your opinion on the vents, it should also include frequent stops, lots of water (and/or some sports drink that replaces electrolytes and sugars you loose as you sweat), and lots of shade. If you’re not willing or able to make those sorts of preparations when riding in 99°F+ / 37°C+ weather, take the car or stay home. That isn’t being a big pansy; it’s being smart and safe.
http://www.motorcycletraveling.com/?p=20
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Extreme heat cancels City Sports
The National Weather Service has indicated declared an Excessive Heat Warning for today. The following information may be of benefit for residents today:
All City of Plymouth Recreation T-Ball Games scheduled for Today have been cancelled.
The Plymouth Cultural Center building is currently open and the Geo-Thermal Air Conditioning System is operating and this can be a place to cool off at. The building is open today and Tomorrow (Thursday) until 9:00 p.m.
If you choose to water your lawn the City would request that you only water you lawn during the overnight hours as this is the coolest time and there will be less water loss due to evaporation. Lawn sprinkling at night will put the most water on the lawn.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), temperatures inside a car can climb from 78 degrees to 100 degrees in just three minutes, to 125 degrees in 6-8 minutes. When left in a hot vehicle, a young child's body temperature may increase three to five times as fast an adult.
Whether in a hot vehicle or a home without proper cooling, heat stroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature and may result in an individual’s body temperature reaching 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Children's bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under four years of age, also at risk are the elderly, especially those with medical conditions.
Remember your pets and your neighbor’s pets; they need to keep cool as well. Pets should never be left in a car, even with the windows down. Pets that may be outside should have lots of shade and plenty of cool water. However, a day like today is a good day for pets to be brought indoors and basements often time offer a cool location on a hot summer day.
Tips for Helping to Deal with the Heat:
- Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot.
- Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar — these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
- Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library — even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
- Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place, is a much better way to cool off.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- NEVER leave anyone or pets in a closed, parked vehicle.
Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on:
- Infants and young children
- People aged 65 or older
- People who have a mental illness
- Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure
Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion orheat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
If you must be out in the heat:
- Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
- Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first "tip" (above), too.
- Try to rest often in shady areas.
- Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection" on their labels).
AC tips from Midwest Energy Cooperative:
- Be reasonable in your expectations: In this region, the summer design temperature for cooling equipment is about 89°. That means when it hits that temperature outside, your AC unit will run full tilt to keep your house cool. Higher outside temps may cause your house to be a little bit warmer than what you’d really prefer.
- Do NOT crank the thermostat down: Leave it set where you normally have it. Moving the dial from 76° to 72° will not change the temperature of the air coming out of the registers; it just makes the unit run longer to reach the desired temperature. If your unit is already running full time to keep the house at 76°, moving the dial down will not make the house any cooler.
- It may not be the equipment’s fault: Leaky ductwork, poor insulation levels and air leaks in the home’s envelope all contribute to comfort issues. We tend to notice these issues more during extreme summer heat. Be sure to note areas in your home that are particularly uncomfortable this week so that you can do some further investigation when things cool down. Many modifications related to the home’s envelope don’t cost as much as you might think.
- Is the filter clean: Take a look and change it or clean it if you even THINK it’s dirty. A dirty filter will slow air flow and make your AC unit work harder than it needs to. That costs you extra money AND you won’t be as cool.
- Close your curtains, shades or blinds: Keeping the sunshine out will help keep the rooms as cool as possible. If you don’t like feeling like you are in a cave then just close them on the east side in the morning and the west side in the afternoon. If you have south facing windows you may want to keep them closed all day to keep the heat down in those rooms.
- Do not block supply registers OR returns: The key to comfort is to keep the air flowing. Move furniture around so that you are not blocking any supply or return registers.
- Use ceiling fans and/or box fans: Even warmer air feels cooler if it’s moving.
- Check the outdoor unit: Be sure it’s free of grass clippings, leaves, pet hair and other things. If the fins are plugged up, carefully brush them off. You can also carefully wash them with your garden hose. Having the fins clear allows the air to flow better and the unit to dissipate the heat it is pulling from your house.
http://mi-plymouth.civicplus.com/list.aspx?MID=1836
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The Victory Motorcycle Demo Truck will be Here 8/26 & 8/27!
If you are planning to Take a Ride, you will need to meet certain guidelines, some of which include:
2. Have appropriate riding gear (i.e., helmet, jacket or long sleeved shirt, long pants, etc.)
It's going to be a fun day. In addition to the bikes, we will have food, refreshments and live music!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tips to get you through this weeks Extreme Heat
With the extremely high temperatures predicted for this week in Michigan it seemed like a good time to do a little research on what to do to prevent heat related illness and how to treat it.
Many local Recreations centers are opening up their air conditioned facilities to those who do not have air conditioning or have lost power. In addition to Rec. Centers many libraries and other city buildings are also offering a place to cool off. If you don't live near an open city building you can also cool off in local stores and malls while you "window" shop :-)
Below are a few highlights from and article I found on the CDC's website. Below is a link to the full article that has LOTS of helpful information on how to prevent and treat the many heat related illnesses. You can also call your city hall to get more information on public cooling centers.
Elderly people (65 years and older), infants and children and people with chronic medical conditions are more prone to heat stress.
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Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. During conditions of extreme heat, spend time in locations with air-conditioning such as shopping malls, public libraries, or public health sponsored heat-relief shelters in your area.
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Get informed. Listen to local news and weather channels or contact your local public health department during extreme heat conditions for health and safety updates
Drink cool, nonalcoholic beverages and increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level.
Click Here to read the Complete Article that explains the signs, symptoms and treatment for the many heat related illnesses.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Stealthy Black Victory Police Motorcycle on Patrol in Pasadena, Texas & Lenexa, Kansas
Watch your speed when driving around Pasadena, Texas, and Lenexa, Kansas, or you might meet a fellow Victory Rider – with a badge....
If you’re riding in Pasadena, Texas, a suburb just southeast of Houston, don’t zip past a beautiful black Cross Country and think “Hmmm, that’s a unique trunk.”
That trunk might actually be a mobile office box on a Commander I model, a custom-equipped bike from Victory Police Motorcycles.
The Pasadena [Texas] Police Department recently took delivery of Victory Police Motorcycles, and its first bike is this stealthy black model with minimal department graphics.
So if you’re driving near Pasadena, Texas, watch your speed and watch for an extremely handsome high-performance police bike – a Victory Police Motorcycle.
You’ll also see new Victory Police Motorcycles on the streets of Lenexa, Kansas. Details are below, under the Pasadena bike photos.
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Victory-Motorcycles/Experience/Pages/000PasTx1.aspx
Saturday, July 16, 2011
5th Annual All-Victory Iron Butt Takes Riders from Minnesota to St. Louis and Back
Twelve Victory Riders completed the fifth annual All-Victory Iron Butt with a ride from Minnesota to St. Louis and back - in under 24 hours.
One day, 13,116 miles.
That's the mileage a dozen Victory riders rolled up on June 25-26 on the 5th Annual All-Victory Iron Butt Ride. The group, led by Iron Butt veterans Greg Moe and Connie Gabrick, completed a Saddle Sore 1,000 by riding over 1,000 miles in under 24 hours.
The Victory Riders started in Lakeville, Minnesota, before sun-up on Saturday, June 25, and followed the Avenue of the Saints, a set of highways that connect St. Paul, Minnesota, with St. Louis. They rode to St. Louis, fought through heavy Saturday afternoon traffic to reach the Gateway Arch, then made the return trip to Minnesota.
The group got hammered by rain once while southbound in Iowa, and once more while headed north near the Missouri-Iowa state line. But they endured the rain, the sweltering humidity of St. Lou, fatigue and darkness to complete the 1,093-mile ride. Every Victory motorcycle on the ride delivered the outstanding performance riders have come to expect from a Victory.
The bikes on the ride included a Touring Cruiser, a few Vegases, a Vegas Jackpot, four Cross Countrys, a Victory Vision, a 10th Anniversary Victory Vision, and a Kingpin.
Here is one Cross Country rider's ride data:
• Miles ridden: 1,093 miles
• Time: 21 hours, 27 minutes
• Average fuel economy: 48.4 mpg
• Average speed: 65.1 mph
That's an impressive average speed considering the group spent considerable time crawling through heavy traffic in the heart of St. Louis near the Arch. On the open road, the group made, ahem, excellent time on their Victorys.
On a Victory, riding an Iron Butt is easy. The hard part is compiling and submitting all the data required for the Iron Butt Association to certify the feat.
To learn about next year's All-Victory Iron Butt Ride, watch the forums on the Twin Cities Victory Riders website.
Friday, July 15, 2011
5th Annual Bumpers, Bikes and Bands Festival this Sunday!
The Old Village Association will be presenting their 5th Annual Bumpers, Bikes and Bands Festival this Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. The events will take place on Starkweather and Liberty Streets in Plymouth’s Old Village area. There will be free entertainment including Steve King and the Dittilies as well as show bikes and classic cars. There will be family fun events and Segway demos and rides. For complete information on the event check out their web site at www.oldvillageplymouth.com.
Drivers in the area can expect that Starkweather Avenue between the Railroad Tracks (Station 885) and Farmer Street will be closed on Sunday, July 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition, Liberty Street between Mill and Starkweather will be closed during the same time period.
http://mi-plymouth.civicplus.com/list.aspx?MID=1829
Don't miss Roy w/Dick Scott Collision & Auto Glass @ 17th Annual Car Show by the Williamston Eagles
The Williamston Eagles are hosting their 17th annual car show Tomorrow, Saturday, July 16. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the show starts at 1 p.m.
The Eagles are once again serving their famous pulled pork sandwiches and grilled seasoned chicken leg quarters at family friendly prices. Car show entries receive a free meal. Great music by the Sea Cruisers.
Also, put your money on a duck in the car show Red Cedar duck derby. Cash bar and silent charity auction, too. This year's event is sponsored by Dick Scott Collision and Auto Glass in Fowlerville.
The Eagles Club is located at 835 High Street in Williamston.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Now is the perfect time to Test Drive a New Chrysler 200!!!
Starting TODAY, July 14th, 2011, the first 20 people to Test Drive a New Chrysler 200 at Dick Scott Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Plymouth will receive 2 Grandstand Tickets for “The United States Navy Blue Angels Air Show “at Willow Run Airport. These tickets can be used on either July 23rd or 24th*.
*One test-drive per household, driver must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license. Employees of Dick Scott Automotive Group and their family members are not eligible.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Victory Challenges High-Ball Riders to Be Among the First to 1,000 Miles on Their New Bobbers
Victory has begun shipping the new Hall-Ball, so now it’s time to ride. Fists up for the ‘Victory High-Ball Road to 1,000 Challenge”!
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The all-attitude, no-frills new bobber from Victory is rolling off the assembly line and powering across America as riders take the “Victory High-Ball Road to 1,000 Challenge.”
The first 50 riders to log 1,000 miles on the new High-Ball will receive a set of limited-edition “Victory High-Ball Road to 1,000 Challenge” badges for their engine covers. These badges will not be available at retail. Riders will have to earn them with at least 1,000 miles of fist in the air, wind in the face riding.
“High-Ball owners live to ride, so they’re going to put some quick miles on these new bikes,” said Victory General Manager Steve Menneto. “They’ll have to stop long enough to shoot photos for the High-Ball Road to 1,000 Challenge, but you can bet they’ll be back on the road in no time.”
To score the limited-edition engine cover badges, a rider must be among the first 50 High-Ball owners to submit a photo of the bike’s odometer showing at least 1,000 miles, and a photo of the owner with the bike. Complete details about the Victory High-Ball Road to 1,000 Challenge are available on the Victory website: www.victorymotorcycles.com.
These riders will also receive recognition on the “Road to 1,000 Wall of Fame” on the Victory website, and in Victory Rider magazine, which is mailed to over 50,000 Victory enthusiasts.
The new High-Ball was introduced in January and production of the new model began in early April at the Victory Final Assembly Facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. This is the plant where every Victory motorcycle has been assembled since the first bike rolled off the line on July 4, 1998.
The High-Ball is a bobber-inspired model that is short on frills and long on attitude. It’s got throwback elements such as spoked wheels, whitewall tires and the signature ape hanger handlebars. It also has modern Victory performance from premium brakes and the powerful Victory Freedom® 106/6 V-Twin. This drivetrain features a 106-ci engine and a 6-speed transmission with true overdrive. The engine produces 97 hp and 113 ft-lb of torque.
Learn More at the Victory High-Ball Website
For complete details about the new Victory High-Ball, as well as photos and videos about the bike’s development, and a Victory dealer locator, visit www.victoryhighball.com.
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Victory-Motorcycles/Experience/Pages/001kHBall.aspx
Monday, July 11, 2011
Former Detroit Lion Coaches at Northville High School
Dewayne White has spent a lot of time on football fields in the course of his life.
This year is no different. Well, maybe a little different.
White, who played in the National Football League for seven years, the final three with the Detroit Lions, will be donning a Northville Mustangs hat this fall.
An inside linebackers coach for Northville, White, 31, got his first taste of action during football camp this week.
“They’re full of energy and excitement, to say the least, the kids are, so I think it’s going to be a good year,” White said.
“This is what I love. I love being out here. I’ll pick the pads up and every once in a while I want to hit the bags like I used to. It’s like a habit. I love teaching kids the things that I know. I try to explain it in depth and give them a 360-degree view of the whole game.”
White and his wife, Melissa, settled in Northville when he left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the Lions in 2007.
“I have four kids and this is a good family neighborhood and a great school system,” White said. “And there’s a great sense of community also.”
White co-owns a real estate business, Re/Max Dream Properties, in downtown Northville. And Northville High School happens to be about two minutes from White’s house, a convenience that helped make coaching possible.
“With the newborn, I wanted to kind of stay close to the house, so this kind of fit both parameters of coaching and staying close to the house,” White said.
“I’m coming along, learning names and learning each individual’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s a learning process. You have to remember some of the kids have never played football or just have one year. You’ve got to keep your mind on what their knowledge of the game is also.”
Northville head coach Matt Ladach said he got a phone call recently from athletic director Bryan Masi, who said a former NFL player living in the community was interested in joining the program.
“I talked on the phone with Dewayne and we sat down and met and I was very impressed, very impressed just from the onset,” Ladach said. “He’s a tremendous character guy. We’re fortunate to (get him on our staff) and we’re glad he’s diving in head first.”
Ladach said White will be receiving a small stipend for his services and will be working closely with Darrel Schumacher, who is the co-defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach.
“It’s been fun, he’s really a positive influence and a positive man,” Schumacher said. “He is such a family man and really dedicated to his family and that’s why he’s staying with us. It’s a great place for kids to grow up and that’s why he’s sticking his roots in. He wants to be part of the community and I think that’s great.”
White has made a good impression on the student-athletes as well.
“It’s pretty awesome,” junior David Borthwick said. “He’s a really good coach. He knows what he’s working on and he’s doing a great job so far. I like him a lot.”
“It’s a privilege to work with somebody so experienced,” added junior Grant Miller.
White was drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round in the 2003 NFL draft. He played four seasons with the Buccaneers before signing with the Lions in 2007. White struggled with injuries in 2009 with the Lions and was cut in March of 2010.
“You’ve got to know when your time’s up and be able to move on,” White said. “I love it. I wish I could’ve played another year, but everything happens for a reason, I believe.
“This was the time for me to move on and really help some kids develop as men, help them grow as young men and help them with their football careers.”
White, whose children range in age from 8 years old to six weeks, said he and his wife thought about leaving Michigan when he was released from the Lions.
“The thing was we had already established ourselves within our community,” he said. “To have the kids leave their friends, they have a bunch of friends ... I grew up with the same friends all my life and we’d like to give our kids the same opportunity that my wife and I both had growing up in the same area.
“So we just decided to do that. We didn’t feel there were going to be any benefits moving back, starting over, new house, new neighbors, when we’re at a good comfort level already.”
http://northville.patch.com/articles/former-detroit-lion-coaches-at-northville-high-school
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thunder over Michigan Air Show 2011
Come on out to this years Thunder over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan!
This years show is Saturday and Sunday, July 23rd & 24th! Kids under 15 ARE FREE!! Get your Tickets at www.YankeeAirMuseum.org.
Featuring the United States Navy Blue Angels, US Air Force F16, WWII Battle Reinactments, Kids Play area and MORE!
Brought to you by Dick Scott Automotive Group ~ www.DickScott.com
Thursday, July 7, 2011
2WordStory Campaign Spreads to Northville
More than 500 interdenominational churches have joined the campaign to uplift Metro Detroit.
Ken Skinner knew he had a story to tell. He just wasn’t sure people wanted to hear it.Still, he began sharing it—with friends, with his pastor, with members of his Bible study group.
“I told it to a bunch of people,” said Skinner, 31, of Livonia. “I would tell my story, and then I would try to figure out what word or what idea or concept really came out as I told my story.”
With prayer, he said he found it: His story was about confidence—how he lacked it without Jesus, and, he says, how he gained it when he returned to the church four years ago. In two words, his story is: “Confident? Confident.”
Skinner joins 18 other metro Detroiters at www.2wordstory.com who have shared their stories—all the same word repeated, first as a question, and again as an answer—as part of an unprecedented, multidenominational, 530-church campaign aimed at injecting faith and hope into Detroit and its suburbs.
The campaign originated in Novi but quickly expanded: Churches include dozens in Dearborn, Detroit, Livonia, Farmington, Warren and beyond. They span from Flat Rock to Port Huron and from Lake St. Clair to Brighton.
One participating church in Northville is the First Baptist Church on Wing St.
2WordStory has garnered attention for its catchy repetition, meant to symbolize the uncertainty that the storyteller had without Jesus, and how his or her life has changed with Him.
Joy? Joy. Valued? Valued. Empowered? Empowered. Rescued? Rescued.
“The second word isn’t a question anymore,” explained Ron Rischer, 54, of Northville, one of the campaign’s organizers. “The second word is, ‘I’ve come to know Christ, so I have hope, I have purpose.’ There’s no question.”
An Idea Born in Novi
2WordStory was borne of another campaign called EACH, or Everyone a Chance to Hear. That was the brainchild of Pastor Bob Shirock of Oak Pointe Church in Novi, said Rischer, EACH's executive director.
Shirock got the idea after seeing missionaries at work in the Phillipines and India, said Oak Pointe's Executive Director Jim Bahbah.
"After interacting with those believers that were having such a great impact in their countries, he came back here and said he was driving from his house to his church, about three miles, looking at the homes and thinking of all the people who didn't know what's going on inside the four walls of our church, let alone know anything about Jesus," said Bahbah, of Novi.
The initial idea was for the church to reach out to residents living in a 12-mile radius to spread the gospel, but that soon blossomed into reaching out to other churches.
Shirock contacted First Baptist Church of Northville, among others, said Keith Bushey, 64, of Redford Township, an elder and a Sunday school teacher there.
"At first we were probably like other people, thinking, 'What is this? What are they trying to do?' But when we looked into it and saw it was an outreach program for people in our community, we really enjoyed it," Bushey said.
Bahbah, also of Novi, said the church had seven other churches on board in January 2010; by April 2011, more than 500 had joined, including many in Detroit.
After all, Rischer said, “We’re all Detroiters.…We believe that Detroit still is the epicenter here. If Detroit can get turned around, so can the rest of the region.”
Giving Back to Detroit
2WordStory has piqued region-wide interest with its stark and enigmatic T-shirts and yard signs, but EACH is about more than one publicity campaign, said volunteer Mark Besh, 55, of West Bloomfield. It’s about reaching out to people in need, especially those hardest hit by the economy’s downswing.
Several churches contacted by Patch said that Time magazine's recent description of Detroit as a disaster area was one impetus for the campaign.
Pastor Jeremy Gyorke, who founded the Wyandotte Family Church with his wife Julie in September, said he learned about the budding coalition in the fall and was immediately on board.
“It’s always neat to see churches of all different denominations come together,” said Gyorke, 32, of Wyandotte. “What we believe in together far outweighs how we differ.”
Some churches were more leery than others, especially those in Detroit—“probably because of the scars of the past,” Rischer said. “The Detroit reaction was, ‘Who are you, what is this about, what are you trying to get accomplished.’ It took time to get started.”
A steering committee was formed that included members of churches from across the region, a cross-section of denominations, races and geography. EACH began sponsoring job fairs and providing medical treatment. The goals were both micro—such as feeding the homeless for an afternoon—and macro—such as backing Life Remodeled, an endeavor inspired by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that provided a needy family with a new home, as well as financial and psychological counseling.
But it has been 2WordStory that's had most people talking so far, said Skinner, a member of Ekklesia in Westland. Congregants were asked to wear their two-word story on T-shirts while doing good deeds for a 40-day span beginning on Easter Sunday.
The good deeds were appreciated, and the T-shirts always seemed to spark a conversation, Skinner said.
“2Word lets us be Jesus in our community, really,” he said. “When Jesus walked into a colony, he did good deeds and he shared what he knew to be true.”
Paul Kwasniewski, minister of discipleship at Dearborn Free Methodist Church, said that one congregant likened EACH to a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy: "She will begin to show soon," he said in an email to Patch. "Our hope and prayer is that God will use the efforts of the 500-plus churches involved in EACH to see our area turn from a dim candle to a beacon of light for our area and the country."
As for 2WordStory, he said it's a tool meant to provoke questions. The T-shirts, bus ads and banners are meant to work service projects, such as food distribution and medical assistance.
The ultimate goal, Gyorke said, is to uplift Detroit and the rest of the region. Even though the 40 days after Easter have passed, the campaign seems to be maintaining momentum. As of Tuesday, a Facebook fan page had 3,800 followers and counting.
"Christ is hope and light and healing and salvation and freedom," Gyorke said. "He's what a lot of people are looking for right now, and it's been phenomenal."
Original article from: http://northville.patch.com/articles/2wordstory-campaign-spreads-to-northville
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
PLYMOUTH ART IN THE PARK | JULY 9 10 & 11, 2010
CELEBRATING 31 ART INSPIRED YEARS!
PLYMOUTH , MICHIGAN - Celebrating 31 years of art, cuisine, and entertainment, Plymouth Art in the Park returns on July 9, 10 and 11. Turning the streets of downtown Plymouth into a whimsical color palette, the event, which is directed and managed by mother and daughter, Dianne Quinn and Raychel Rork, offers the best local, American, and International artists.
What originated as a small group of 30 artists sharing their passion for art in Plymouth's Kellogg Park in 1980, has since transformed into Michigan's single largest art festival. Art in the Park Founder and Director, Dianne Quinn, reflects on the event, "I feel very fortunate to have successfully stumbled into one of the greatest occupations, and that my daughter chose to work with me, making it our event! I am proud of what this brings to Plymouth. I take great pleasure in being able to bring a creative experience to all who attend, volunteer, and participate in the show." Quinn continues, "In 1980, I envisioned an art show in Kellogg Park and the seed was planted. In 2009, after 30 art inspired years, my vision for Art in the Park hasn't changed, but it has most definitely flourished."
Over 375 artists (80 being new exhibitors) from around the United States and throughout the world will be featuring thousands of original pieces of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, photography, and folk art.
Children artists ranging in age from 7 to 17 will also have their art on display for purchase. From practical to surreal, witty to the extravagant, there is bound to be something for everyone.
My Adventure Theater , an interactive, family friendly theater experience for the entire family; no experience necessary. Held in Kellogg Park, characters are chosen from the audience; costumed on the spot and narrated through action-filled, laugh-packed adventures complete with songs and dancing. Live productions of Pirate Island and Nottingham Forest will be featured.
My Adventure Theater Show Times:
FRIDAY - 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00
SATURDAY - 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00
SUNDAY - NOON, 2:00 & 3:00
Guests of Art in the Park will also enjoy live entertainment and excellent food all weekend.
Art in the Park Schedule
Friday, July 9th 11am-8pm
Saturday, July 10th 10am-7pm
Sunday, July 11th 10am-5pm
Free Shuttle Service:
Visitors coming to Art in the Park are encouraged to park at the ACH Plant (formerly Visteon Plant) located at 14425 Sheldon Road, just off of M-14 in Plymouth and take the free round trip shuttle service. The shuttle will run continuously all weekend. The drop off point will be Plymouth City Hall conveniently located in the heart of the art fair.
Art in the Park Shuttle Schedule:
Friday, July 9: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday, July 10: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 11: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Donate Blood and help save lives!
Tuesday, July 12th
>>>>> If you come to donate blood in the City Hall Blood Drive there will be a raffle for a pair of CEDAR POINT TICKETS. In addition, you will be entered into a summer blood donor raffle for a $3,000 GASOLINE CARD!!! <<<<<
BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION:
WHO: American Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: Tuesday, July 12th
TIME: 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Plymouth City Hall
201 S. Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
FOR PRIORITY APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING ONLINE Visit www.redcrossblood.org and ENTER SPONSOR CODE-- PCH
*WALK-IN'S are also welcome!*
16 year olds can now donate in Michigan with parent consent!
Monday, July 4, 2011
When motorcycle accidents happen, what can you do to be better prepared?
Okay, so no one really wants to talk about the BIG "what if I get in an accident?" But the truth is accidents happen and being prepared will only make the "worst case scenario" less hectic and worrisome.
Beyond the basics of wearing protective clothing, maintaining your motorcycle etc., there are things you can do to increase your chances of getting through such an ordeal. One of the first things is to provide information to anyone who would respond to motorcycle accidents. Print out all your medical information including a brief history, and ongoing medical issues, medications you are on, etc and keep that information on you or your bike. We keep a red colored list attached to our jackets with all that info on it. Check with your doctor's office or local hospital for wallet size information cards that you can use.
There are a number of things you can do to make things easier on you and your loved ones in the case of a motorcycle accident. I call them accident survival techniques. These are very simple and easy things to do which do not take a lot of money or time. It's all in the planning.
We also should talk about insurance at this point. Make sure you have full coverage insurance that covers you, your bike, and accessories. Many of us attach additional "toys" on our bikes from audio and communication devices to lights and custom paint jobs. The best way to cover your bike is to take it to an appraiser, some motorcycle dealers will do this, and have it appraised. Then cover it for the appraised amount. Either way, make sure it's up to date.
A road side assistance plan is another good thing to have. Make sure it's with a company that specializes in motorcycles. The last thing you need is to have some yahoo that doesn't know how to tie down a bike show up. Also as I've stated in trip planning, call ahead for emergency service information in the national parks, commercial vehicles cannot enter many parks and the cost to have your bike towed can be astronomical!
At the minimum, a good first aid kit and some training in CPR. Just some simple things that anyone can do to help be prepared for whatever might happen.
The bottom line is, prepare for the worst so you can enjoy all of your trip. Chances are everything will go just fine. Talking about it before hand, preparing for emergencies and making sure all your info and insurances are up to date will take a lot of the stress off and allow you to enjoy your trip that much more.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
2,000 Miles in Under 36 Hours on a Victory Vision 8-Ball
Congratulations to Iron Butt Steve ‘Rollin’’ Rolland Covers 2,000 Miles in Under 36 Hours on His Victory Vision 8-Ball
Riding through stretches of heavy rain and unusually chilly summer temperatures, Victory Rider Steve “Rollin’” Rolland achieved a pair of Iron Butt rides over a recent two-day period.
Starting in southern Wisconsin on Saturday, June 18, he rode west on his Victory Vision 8-Ball and achieved an Iron Butt Assn. (IBA) Bun Burner 1500 Gold – covering at least 1,500 miles in under 24 hours. He then rode further to achieve a Saddle Sore 2000 Gold – 2,000 miles in under 36 hours.
He rode to southwestern Utah, then headed north and east into northwest Colorado, and he had witnesses sign his IBA paperwork signaling the end of the ride in Palisade, Colorado, on Sunday evening, June 19.
These were the sixth and seventh Iron Butt rides Steve has completed, and he has done all of them on Victorys.
“I rode through some torrential rain and some really cold temperatures, but made it,” Steve said in a call to the Victory Community page staff on Monday, June 20. “It was fun. The hard part was at some places, everybody wanted to talk to me about the bike. I tried to talk with people as much as I could, but I also had to keep moving.
“I was amazed. When I did the 48-state trip [a 2008 Iron Butt ride], I saw three Victories on the whole trip. On this trip, I lost count, I saw so many Victorys.”
The Victory Vision 8-Ball performed flawlessly, he reported.
“No problems with the bike at all,” he said. “I was impressed with the bike. I have the Blade windshield on it and that worked well. When it’s hot, I like to get some air, and when it was 86 degrees, it felt great.”
It was rarely that warm, though, despite his riding to the Southwest in summer. “There are some stretches on I-15 where the speed limit’s 80 mph, but it was raining so hard that at times I was going 55, and it was so cold. Cars were pulling over because it was raining so hard, but I was able to keep going.”
He said he achieved fuel economy of about 45 or 46 mpg at high speeds, “and I could have actually stretched my gas stops out, I was getting such good gas mileage.”
Here is data from his trip:
Total Miles Covered: 2,053 (2,045 of which will be submitted to the IBA for certification. Steve had to backtrack briefly to a gas station where his glasses had dropped off his bike, and he won’t count those back-tracking miles.)
Moving Time: 28 hours, 32 minutes
Average Moving Speed: 71.9 mph
Time to Cover 1,000 Miles: 15 hours, 5 minutes
Time to Cover 1,500 Miles: 23 hours, 47 minutes
Time to Cover 2,000 Miles: 33 hours
“I couldn’t believe how close I cut it reaching 1,500 miles,” he said. “I hit the 1,500-mile mark in 23:47, meaning I had only 13 minutes to spare. I was flying down I-15, passing gas stations because I didn’t have enough miles yet. And on I-15 in Utah, it’s not uncommon for a city not to have gas station.
“I saw a sign for an exit, but the sign didn’t indicate whether there was gas. But I saw a gas station sign, so I exited and roared in. I didn’t even top the tank off, just put some gas in, shut it off and got a receipt it with 13 minutes to spare. I brought a set of [IBA] witness forms and a customer and the station attendant signed the forms.
“That’s the closest I’ve ever cut a ride, but adjusting to the weather and putting rain gear on and off takes some time.”
An Experienced Iron Butt Rider
Steve is one of 74 riders to have completed an IBA 48/10 – 48 states in 10 days, which he did in 2008 on a Vegas. He is also one of 89 riders to have completed a 48 Plus! Iron Butt Ride, which requires a rider to visit the Lower 48 states and Alaska in 10 days. He completed the 48 Plus! in 2010 on a Kingpin.
Steve was also the first Victory Rider to ride a Victory in all 50 states. He rode the Vegas Jackpot of Victory Rider Dale Belvin in Hawaii in April 2010, prior to completing his 48 Plus! Iron Butt. Chris Calaprice is the only other Victory Rider known to have ridden a Victory in all 50 states. He, too, achieved the feat in 2010.
Before his 48- and 49-state rides, he rode three more Iron Butts, a Saddle Sore 1000 (1,000 miles in under 24 hours) in 2006, a Bun Burner 1500 Gold in 2007, and a ride around Lake Michigan.
He isn’t sure what his next Iron Butt ride will be. He said he likes to target those rides that haven’t yet been done by anyone on a Victory.
He said from Colorado he planned to take a leisurely ride home to Wisconsin over several days, and he was looking at weather radar so he could plot a route without rain.
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Victory-Motorcycles/Experience/Pages/0000Rollin2k.aspx
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Dodge Will Test Fiat Alliance
Chrysler Group LLC is nearing the first major test of its transatlantic partnership with Italy's Fiat SpA—the launch of a new, Fiat-developed compact car that Chrysler will build and sell in the U.S. under its own name.
The sedan will come in a version that is expected to go at least 40 miles on a gallon of gasoline in highway driving, company officials said. Chrysler will produce the Dodge-branded vehicle in Belvidere, Ill., beginning later this year. It will be unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January.
It's a type of vehicle that has been absent from Chrysler's truck-heavy model line for more than a decade, and holds great potential because compact sedans are one of the most popular selling vehicles right now.
"It's the missing link in our portfolio," said Ralph Gilles, who headed the Dodge brand until moving to a new post building up Chrysler's SRT performance-car business this month. With its Fiat roots, the car "shows the potential for the two companies coming together."
Launching the car is also a key step for Fiat to increase its Chrysler ownership. Under terms of Chrysler's government-financed bankruptcy reorganization, Fiat is entitled to an additional 5% share of Chrysler, once the Auburn Hills., Mich., auto maker launches a car that goes 40 miles on a gallon of gas.
Fiat currently owns 46% of Chrysler and is in the process of increasing that by buying the U.S. Treasury's remaining stake in the auto maker. It is also negotiating to buy a small stake owned by the Canadian government. Those two purchases would boost Fiat's ownership to a 53.5%, and the launch of the as-yet unnamed compact car would push it to 58.5%.
Right now, Chrysler's model line is tilted toward large cars such as the Dodge Charger; minivans; sport-utility vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram pickup trucks—all of which usually sell at prices above $25,000. Those vehicles and prices usually don't appeal to customers seeking a fuel-sipper, or a low-priced vehicle.
With gas prices near $4 a gallon, compact cars have become big sellers, and account for 14% of the U.S. market this year, according to Autodata Corp. The leader in the segment is Honda Motor Co.'s Civic. Ford Motor Co.'s Focus and General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Cruze also are strong sellers.
Chrysler last offered a compact sedan in 2005, before it dropped the Dodge Neon. The closest it has now is the Dodge Caliber, a boxy hatchback known for poor fuel-economy. A Caliber with automatic transmission is rated at 24 miles a gallon in combined city/highway mileage.
A new high-mileage car "is what we had been waiting for ever since the Fiat-Chrysler partnership was announced," said David Kelleher, president of the Glen Mills, Pa., David Dodge Chrysler Jeep. "We have never had a viable compact car. This will allow us to reach the entry level customer and it's a perfect fit for Dodge which has been faced with challenges."
The underpinnings of the as-yet unnamed compact are the same Fiat's uses to produce the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Chrysler's version will be powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that's built in Dundee, Mich., and uses Fiat technology.
Chrysler will use the same basic components to produce five other vehicles, including a mid-sized sedan, that it intends to launch over the next three years.
"For Chrysler and Fiat, they need success here," said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst at auto information website Edmunds.com. "It's why the two auto makers even have a relationship."
Chrysler is spending $600 million to modify its Belvidere plant to assemble the new compact. International Automotive Components Group, a parts supplier to Chrysler, disclosed last week it will hire 200 people to work at a new plant it is building next to the Belvidere factory.
IAC expects to fill the positions by December. The plant will supply instrument panels and cockpits, door systems and various interior trims to the Belvidere plant.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304569504576405772091948918.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Friday, July 1, 2011
PURPLE HEART TO BE AWARDED AT Northville Independence Day Parade
A Northville resident, Mr. Condrad Podolski-Dowel will receive a Purple Heart which he earned in the Korean War. After the National Anthem in front of City Hall, the military will take over and award Mr. Podolski-Dowel his Purple Heart.
Read on to see why it took So Long for him to receive this award!
His life’s journey has been most interesting...
After high school and uncertain of his future he decided to enter the Trapist Monk’s Monastery in Kentucky. After one year and for health reasons, Mr. Dowel found it necessary to change careers. The Korean War was in full force and Mr. Dowel decided to serve his country as an Army Combat Medic in Korea. He served 3 years in the military and was honorably discharged in 1953. During his time in Korea and as part of his job as a Medic, he was loading wounded soldiers onto a jeep when the vehicle was hit by a bomb. His arms and back were injured and he was hospitalized in Japan for several weeks. He earned the Purple Heart (but was never awarded) because of the injuries sustained while helping the wounded soldiers.
After his recuperation he was sent to Ida Jima, Japan to train as an Airborne Ranger, Mr. Dowel was actually one of the first Airborne Rangers. He also continued being a medic for the injured on the front line.
After his discharge from the military he decided to pursue a career Psychotherapy earning his PHD in both Philosophy and Education and ultimately became a Child Psychotherapist in several school systems working with ‘special needs’ children until he retired in 1985. To demonstrate his caring, it was at this time that Mr. Podolski changed his name to Dowel because it would be easier for the children to pronounce.
And through all of this somehow the Purple Heart was never received until Monday, July 4, 2011. The reason it has taken so long, as he says, “I was trying to figure out who do I contact?”
Fortunately, Brigadier General Fausone had once worked with Mrs. Dowel and she was able to put Mr. Dowel in touch with the right person, Jim Dempsey of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Dowel began this journey about 18 months ago. Why did it take 18 months?
For one thing there was a fire at a military storage area in Chicago and that is where Mr. Dowell’s records were. He now had to retrace his military career right back to Korea and Japan to verify that he was in the military and was wounded while on duty. Thanks to photos, arm bands, and medical records in Japan, his service and injuries were all verified.
Monday, at the Northville Independence Day Parade Opening Ceremonies Mr. Podolski-Dowel will receive his Purple Heart as well as his Combat Injury Medal. Immediately after the Anthem in front of Northville City Hall, Mr. Dowel will receive his Purple Heart awarded by Military dignitaries.
Article courtesy of the June 30, 2011 Northville e-newsletter
