'kmrlbwh i / iMMi '**« AIM .m% N ft* I W (» R ft lUestlano (Observer Your hometown newspaper ,svn>m# Went land for 35 years Sunday. April 30, 2000 hometownnewspapers.net 75c V(Hum» Nun** M Ww#fln*x| Mtcrttyar TUESDAY Online: Internet 101: An Introduction to the Inter net will be offered 7-8 p. m. May 2 at the West- land library, on Central City Parkway between Warren and Ford. Partici pants will learn the basics of the Internet and how to navigate and find information. Internet . computers will be reserved for student prac Family affair: Kntelyn Dabelstein, 9 months old, climbs on tice for one hour after her mother, Amber, of Westland outside the playscape in class. There is no fee; reg Westland this past week. Enjoying the weather also were so/i istration isn't required, 1A>O, 7, and RacHciel, 4, who were playing on the. playscape. but class size is limited. For information, call Your turn; Shannon (734)326-6123. Kirtley, 11, of Westland gets a ride in the tire t swi/itf from friend Stacy SATURDAY Green ,11, of Sou th Lyon at theWest/and Start them young: A playscape. Babytime Story time is scheduled for llr 11:20 a.m. May 6 at the West- land library. It is for chil HTATf PtIOTO* BV TOM HAWUY dren 6-18 months (with a It's sprlngl Destinee Sanders, 4, of Westland puts her shoes back caregiver). There is ho fee on by the hand and feet print tiles at the Westland playscape. or advance registration. For more information, call (734) 326-6123. Break time beckons BY JCLTK BROWN mg. ing. forward to going back" to -school. wnte'dov, n anything." STAWWrUTER INDEX "It's nice to get another break from Chris Yocke>\ 11, a fifth-grader at Chris-is also looking lot'.>v;ti d to'. JbrowD*o*,hotn m»mm. n*t • school, however, "because it"M *ort of school," said Joshua Hrist, 10, a filth Riverside Middle. School, spent the week at home in Dearborn Heights boring just staying home, not' doing ayne-Westland ami Livonia A part merits/17 Malls/C* grader at Madison Klenventary.School • With family, including a sister and anvthihg.". students joined inany of their in Westland, ArH/Cl ' Movt«s/C4 two •brothers-. Their parents.are Al the -Wayne:We;-.t!and Family Automotive/M4 New Homes/ £1 Wcounterparts thia past week Josh, as he's known, played hockey Wayne-West land's Salvation Army VMCA, kids enjoyed day Vamp. Oilier Class) fted/E,G,H Obituaries/ A4 on spring break School doors open and basketball with his friends, commanders. • youngsters found then way to Central Croisword Reaf Estate/El Monday, and KtudenU appreciated "It's at the right time for us,"lie "It's fun," Chris said pi break. "You City Fork or neighborhood parks in pttfzfa/ES Service Guide/H2 the time away from the hails of learn said of spring break: "I'm kind of look get to stay home and not have to Westland. Health/04 Sporis/M Jobs/01 Taste/Dl Seniors facing opportunity to give fitness a boost BY LAUUE HUMPHREY of the Westland Senior Resource* addition In the walk, we're doing a Krii'iid'-l'iip I'etiter indicating the lo.-a . lOTArr WtUTM Department (h.iir exercise program for so me bod v ti'oiih iif-.!«» Br TIACKY BanNHALXR but one state's study drew iUestlanfi (IDbsmrer mmwmu. alarming figures. In early 1999, . They come in fun flavors and the Massachusetts Tobacco Con- trol Program surveyed 642 ••••••«4 HOW TO REACH US !#*•#**•••• sixes, but bidi cigarettes still can kill. youths in grades seven through Bidis (BEE-dees) are small, 12, finding that 40 percent of the SutanRotMt, unaltered cigarettes with flavors children had tried bidis and 16 PubHslwr such as chocolate, strawberry percent claimed to be current (734) 953-2100 and vanilla. They sell for $1.50 smokers. srosi*kOoe.horr)*comfn.n0t to $4 for a pack of 20, Imported The youths said bidis tasted from India and other southeast better, and were cheaper and Asian countries; bidis are filled safer than regular cigarettes. with tobacco flakes, hand rolled Health advocates cringe at with tendu or temburni leaves that news because studies show and tied with a string. that bidis contain three times more nicotine and five times Hugh Gallagher, These smokes, shaped curious ly like marijuana cigarettes, are more tar than traditional ciga Managing Editor attracting America's youths in rettes. (734) 953-2149 droves. "Cigarettes are bad enough on hgatlagher® their own," said Jim Moore, oe.homecomm.net That's why there's support in Congress to ban them. director of programs for the On Feb. 10, Rep. Elton Galleg- American Lung Association of ly, R-Calif., introduced a bill to Michigan. "And bidis certainly Julie Brown,; prohibit the importation of bidi aren't a safe alternative." Edit cigarettes Currently, the bill (734) 953-21 resides in the House Ways and Education key jbrow Means Committee. "We need to make people oe.homecomm. Bidis hr.ve been making local understand these aren't cute, lit news lately. In response to tle cigarettes," Moore said. Chicago banning bidis in Decem With more funding, Moore ber, on March 28 the Warren staid, the Lung Association could tackle bidi use more effectively. DerrellClem, City Council voted unanimously to try banning bidis in that A bill passed by the state House Reporter and currently in the Senate (734) 953-2110 municipality. The council is ovlem& waiting for ordinance language would allocate $10 million from ^isil-ii oe.homecomm.net from the city attorney's office. the tobacco settlement for youth Honolulu is considering a ban tobacco programs. and the state of New York has a "If we can get that kind of 8TATF PHOTO BT BILL BRKSLER Brad Emont, bill in its legislature to do the funding, we can start these types Hearth woes: Indian cigarettes, called bidis, eome in Sports Editor same. of programs," Moore said. different flavors. (734) 953-2123 Regardless, children still can Warren city Councilman Jim bemonsQ order bidis off the Internet. Fouts isn't waiting for the state trol their sale. children in India, many of whom oe.homecomm.net Countless sites draw children as or national government to act. "This ordinance is designed to are paid pennies a day for rolling young as 9, who have bidis deliv He's the city council member and protect the children on two conti up to 1,000 bidi cigarettes. ered to their doors. American government teacher nents who are victims of the . "From an ethical and a moral enslavement of tobacco," Fouts who proposed Warren ban bidis. standpoint, they should be with Youths misled,. He asked the council to said. There are currently no nation request area stores to voluntari The councilman introduced the drawn," he said. "Bidis are a 734) 953-2132 al statistics on the prevalence of ly withdraw bidi cigarettes until ban after hearing about the tor gateway to other tobacco prod-, /Mnv/eyc? bidi use in the United States, a state law is instituted to con- turous working conditions of ucts." homecowm.net Theft from repair angers woman •tornitchelli oe.homecomm A car break-in Landed a West- job, but she is upset the the shop coming from, but she doesn't prior to dropping them off for. land business in hot water with personnel would not pay her for understand where we are coming work. one of its customers. A thief all her missing personal proper from," said Merchant. "Our Merchant called police when apparently scaled a barbed-wire s- insurance does not cover person the break-in was discovered, but fence and knocked out a small Lewis said she should not have al property. We took care of the "the police told us the owner had Benson, window in a car before taking to pay for any missing property windshield and the radio to file the report since it was her Representative items from the car. because her Ford Contour was because they were part of the property," she said. 34) 953-2174 car, but we cannot be responsible Lewis did not file a police ben$cn@ "I had a new CD player stolen on their lot at the time of the oe.homecomm.net •• and 15 CDs," said Cindy Lewis theft. Her car was one of two for everything in her trunk." report, saying she is too busy of Ypailanti. "Then I found out broken into that night, the lest The Couukm Shop bee a sign with two jobs and settling into they also took the radio from my week in March. in the lobby area saying the shop her new place. She was forced to Kim Mortson, trunk, a VCR, camcorder, phone "I sympathize with her," The "cannot accept responsibility" for move after a fire destroyed her Community Life Edhor and charger. I lost about $600." Collision Shop manager Julie loss or damage of personal prop home, which is why she had such (734) 953-2131 Lewis had dropped her car off Merchant said, "but she wanted erty while vehicles are left on valuable items in her trunk in kmortson& at The Collision Shop on Ford us to just give her $800*$900. their property. The sign also the first place. oe.homecomni.net Road for a paint job. Lewis has We can't do that." encourages people to remove "I was in the process of mov no complaints about the paint • *I do understand where she is their personal items from cars ing," she said. • Heidi HamHI, Home Delivery Manager Man flees bank and (734) 953-2144 Signatures are sought Irene Snodgrass and Betty and also for the recall petition Talmadge will be at the Oddfel against Councilwoman Sharon leaves identification *•*••«•••• HOW IQ REACH JUS »**»*§**• lows Hall 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Scott. May 2, at 32975 Glenwood, Additional information is Westland police are planning issue the check,' said Lt. Marc Wayne, for signing of the elect to cash in on the mistakes made 734-963-2008 available by calling (734) 721- Stobbe, Westland Detective ed clerk petition for Westland 4025. by a would-be thief. Bureau. 734-591-0900 Police said a 47«year*old Stobbe suspects the man t||f|«»l|»»»4IPMII^|lilliltl*lll(l 734-691-2300 Detroit man tried to cash a became nervous because the b* ** *««**** »•*•«!*#•* *.*««fl.*jf*«ia«*ivafli*«*fl> f WTWWATVWW ' TT" bogus $11,098 check from Centu teller was gone too long. He left ,1 ' '••• : ry 21 Realtors on Thursday. 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Ai'Kii. lit.!, *Ol/iJ (W)A* a gift from JacobsorYs means more ! >**• - . Look at trie .time. Man's watch with unique horizontal•• Poverty: Haitian children live in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. ,.: number placement-and brushed silver finish. Imported. /'VytjJmsicaiiy'gift-packaged in a tin 'can. "f>S.•'•• •.•".-" ': '• !n-.Men's Furn&hings ' .: Desire to give leads them Free shipping acp^^s-?? of. V-V•I'lcoty^ri's charge,-:^+,- {ty^jgh Kiz BY LAURIE HUMPHREY who helped in the church STAFF WRITER restoration. Ronaele taught lhumphreyQov.homecoram.net native children life skills such as Bir™-r9h«m • {Uti 644-6MG Lwii> (73*; JU -76« ftocfwmw • {24»; WI-8Q0C www.jacob*ons,com Different people use different teamwork. She also modeled methods^to measure success. courage, for those youngsters For Ronaele and'Hugh Bow receiving immunizations and man, success is measured by those which needed further med how many people they help. The ical attention. a gift from JacobsorYs means more husband-wife team just returned from a goodwill trip to Haiti, the Expectations poorest country in the Western The Bowmans are both very Hemisphere. They signed up for familiar with the Caribbean. the trip to help restore a 50- That is where they met in 1964. year-old Catholic church, hut Ronaele was involved in found themselves also restoring another goodwill effort through hope to some people. the Catholic church, while Hugh, The process, however, was a native of St.. Vincent and the emotionally draining for Ron Grenadines, lived there. Despite aele, director of Westfand Youth their familiarity with the area, Assistance. they were both unprepared for "When I first came back, I the extreme poverty they would went through a depression and find during their recent trip. Gift: Ronaele Bowman works with Haitian children. this feeling of helplessness," said "I. didn't expect it to be so the Livonia woman, who admit widespread," said Ronaele. enough to have their own 4- made a purchase. ted at first she doubted whether "There was no sanitary drinking .wheel-drive. Jeep. Those who "For £10 U.S., I got her to feed she could ever return. "Now after water. The people washed their own their own vehicles are the 35 children." said Ronaele.'The reevaluating, I realize we can't clothes and bathed in the same same ones, who own .sprawling youngsters Were so happy to be change life for all "people in water." estates with armed guards at the eating lunch, they didn't even Haiti, hut we certainly helped Those same rivers provided gate. mind sharing plates and spoons. some people." natives with their drinking There were about three students During their eight-day visit to water and animals with an area The people to a plate. to cool down. the Caribbean country, the pair The character of the natives "We take so much for granted "And the roads are awful," was able to spend some time also made an impression'on the here," she said with a sigh. teaching natives how to help Ronaele added. "You (.annul Bowmans, "Here were these little kids, and. themselves in Petite-Riviere de drive a car'on them." "Everybody there wanted to they weren't going'to be eating." •L'Artiboriite. Bicycle, donkey and Tap-Taps help us," said Hugh, referring to The trip to Haiti took almost a Hugh, a design engineer for (open buses) are. the'main forms locals who had gathered at the year to plan, but then- were four Ford Motor Co., shared his of transportation for towns out church during the restoration -y:/ay --:..:. separate church groups.involved: knowledge of masonry, electron side the capital of Port-au- project, • St, .Gerard-Catholic, and St. Leo ics and construction with locals' Prince. Few people are wealthy. Ronaele, on the other hand, :'• U'!-^-'". '"i Catholic of Detroit, St. David's was.impressed with the maturity Kpiscopal of Soulhfield and St. of children. During the walk Blase Catholic of Sterling Free if",.pp.r-0 ''• back from a .field trip, students Heights. The Bov, •'•mans, .mem-' Differ front the church school and the . hers of St. Gerard, joined the M- ent life: chaperones stopped to eat lunch. member goodwill team for per Hugh "Some of the students had sonal reasons! • • Bow sandwiches, sumo of them had Tqjrnhfinn'. G man beans and rice and some of them "We went'because we wanted pauses just had these little things of to give something back to .-oci- w^wJacobsons.cooi water. Their families couldiv't ety," said Hugh, on a afford lunch,"" she said. Ronaele added, ."a-nd society ;-s Ha itia n Not one child complained •more than just •our community.. street. ''about their lack of food; hut Ron Society is the world." a gift from Jacob-son's means more aele still felt compelled to help '• .'They are -already pum/iina' a them,- She found a woman who ceturn trip to Haiti next >e,tr svas cooking beans and rice tor This time, they will'bring eViia sale on the side of thi- mad and •d'utt'S. clothing and 'nod as iitfl^ May 4 seminar to help those who grieve MarquHte House sissisted living will spon wen- expected to just, get nil with their lives.' fi.lili. which is The tirs.t y'efi te\\ sor a "Bereavement and Spiritual Care" ^em- Calling that 'unhealthy. Favor explained thai her hi r. the ult iiv. ofe go.d tor tin inar beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 'A. pt-ople can only learn to dead a full life afier i.- In hidp I'eojile ieei thut they <'. •': The free program is open to everyone, hut they have mourned the loss of a loved one. life. I-hat liflie is w\\ oo'rtr h HYII.LI. preregistration is -required. The evejat will "Second", there are many norms in the 11; -emu'i.i!" le- --1 h'.-t- last about an hour. grieving process," she said. '.<, iev'ei' t. -tiit'- silii': lc! Ruth Favor, a nationally certified herenve She'hopes to dispel the myth.that cvervom ment, facilitator and presenter, said these who has experienced a loss of .] loved one ••I'm rain;i! is 'hi. iiurd •'. i .- programs are important, for three reason*. >hi>uld act .a < ert ain way. "There an t-.-. " i: i o i Werk;-'!'-i >*' k'--> a\ •:' :• : "First, people need to know that .it is O K e.xpvclatitms." she empha.-.ijvd \,A<]t i.h Kath' .>•>•!) W;,hl.'. a! U) gneve," she said "Third, (hey need to talk about it.'V!','.- iHliT' said Marquctt> H.m She compared the process of gnrviug MO •< i s located .)1 She. contends that the sharing proces- u ill 11is Ilr'u'c in \\'i - tr.-e .1..1- vears ago to today saving "back then . (wnple -1 I.UMI, ,tet were not given permission to grieve, They a] low people 1 o open u p and df-i u^ then' deivn Hit-'h Si h->< Gardening program: Butterflies are free I >V...eiA ,-» \ I V,-i' With s-urtmier just around the • 'Unfortuiurt«lyf butterfly haWtat continues to V i ,' corner, one "in i-xpect to see » i.;: a 1 ,i•}e e l. iO • t{«- ditappeaf and Michigan hat lost seme of the 1 greater \nnetv of hulierfiies i-it-'n t - y, !'.h ' ;c:l i 'id', a i . •• \ To increase your rhanr»>s, IW winged Jewels that w pert of the natural envi i\',\i g -i nd pi --1 n 1 i n >.; ; 1.e , i Hoi* 'w < rreifilKOi^e in Wrsiland ronment.' h.-o kv i -a! '.;;: c • t"'y -.- i nU will offer tip* on "RuMerflv Gar a iltl ) ' e p.I t ! i I , \) ,\;. ! - demfig Willi (he Krivirnnment Lrflmn Dear: ! i: i •- i\ I .1 li.i iel . .'' f -i ' ' in Mind" 7-8 p rn Thursday ,ibiO|1 )-. >• .i it lt\ j -.( a !: - . ;•: : May 1 1 This frr*« program in' which rittratt- bird".. Im'.iertlie-. plant- and larva- piim- !••[ !>>.? d i : i - •<'••' *>'• ' ' a -• n .' ' . i ' ; '. part of n riiy effort to educate d'er-.m: Jacohson's and othe; in'*« ts - ta-rihi •-. •' r»-sidi;nl ^ ..-:.11; -a -il I'll' a*'. 'tf't '*< i s* residents abouf eit\aroiumoUal J ;"h;- • v'i c! S - i ... .-^-.-:-..:: \ ,'ntor! a rial »•!> . buMeiTK *<-'etu ironi'heni-d pretc. I n-i, a:>T A"\A."A f^' v ih^t.;rfcs . • »*•"•. : protection, exi ending to the hahiint . o'dtin aes fo dis,-ippe:K at i j HI lultiatla-. m 'lair aw a W ,- -,' ;. i .i a I I \. a : » , |;; -,-, I I' Kouge Ri\er and Mulligan h.is l"st >ome m |.;n k;oir'l-i. ' -;n.i la^liau li...vi' }•'{;;.- ilic.o 1'a.a-., I ,c,i I: - The .Rouge Rivf-r form« n the « inged jew, ei-j th;it are p;ic! Kiun.'e Ki vt i '. ii ia a ' no'; ."n-n! i.M nh--..;--". las ,<',••'•.: si i. I M'-rr : ui ;i'': Ket oae" ;. o-r >•' ^Tfi-av, ri\ ceirnd'or through of the n:>1'H-'d en* n onrr,ia,i, K;, (ant Wrtvne ('onnlv rorii mu riit aes •nlanriiii.' 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The Wilsons are longtime sup gan's largest road-paving firm, This year, the Thompson- porters of the Foundation and and television news anchorman McCully Foundation pledged the college's mission who in 1996 Rich Fisher will be keynote $600,000 to the Schoolcraft Col - after several years of con speakers next weekend at lege Foundation for special- tributing to Schoolcraft - estab Schoolcraft College's 35th com needs scholarships. lished the Hazen J, and Mar mencement exercises, garet S. Wilson Endowment. Its More than, 1,000 students, Fisher, an Emmy Award-win earnings support student schol including 125 from the public ner who since 1980 has covered arships. safety program, will be gradual" every major political convention, Hazen Wilson, retired as pub ed during the 7:30 p.m. Friday, will address the college's public lic relations director for May 5; and 6 p.m. Saturday, safety graduation Friday. Ameritech, remains active in May 6; ceremonies in the physi Bossart, described as "oozing community affairs and is a con cal education building. musicality," came to Schoolcraft sistent supporter of educational In addition, Schoolcraft will in 1989 to teach after having cre institutions, confer honorary degrees and rec ated and then directed for 30 Shalhoub, a 1974 Schoolcraft ognize a distinguished alumnus years the University of Michigan graduate who holds a doctorate during Saturday's main com music school's accompanying and from the University of Notre mencement. ' chamber music program, Dame, has led St. Mary Antiv A former.Metropolitan Opera ochian Orthodox Church to .Eugene Bossart, its artist-in- accompanist, Bossart still is prominence in metro Detroit residence; John Blackwell III, sought worldwide by singers, during his 28 years as pastor. He president of Blackwell Ford Inc.; pianists and musicians. also is heading development of and Hazen J. and Margaret S. . Blackwell, who has operated its cultural center. Wilson, Schoolcraft College the family car dealership since A Madonna University faculty Foundation supporters, all will 1983 and who won Ford Motor member and writer of numerous receive the degrees. The Rev. Co.'s highest honor for customer articles, Shalhoub also is a George Shalhoub of St. Mary service in 1998, joined the spokesman for the metro area's ••••—-Hffl^— Antiochian Orthodox Church in Schoolcraft Foundation in 1996, Arabic community. Livonia is.the distinguished serving in 1998-99 as president. He devotes much time to per -¥ALTO^QOD alumnus. A Foundation supporter both sonal and family counseling and T5? ^ Thompson, the Plymouth resi in terms of time and corporate also helps organize inner-city food banks. 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A M*r#*» m. li Wi^W The Observer A Eccentric/ Si'NOAV, APRIL 30, 2 *AT Tin Can sailors gather to remember USS Indianapolis BY RICHARD PSARL Artwork will include paintings bring the state it* first perma Though the LndianapoUs sank ted suicide after being court- US Navy hutory: The Detroit : 8TAwrw*nt* martialed for not maneuvering native, who served aboard the rpurWoe.komiKoiitiii.net by a former Navy staff artist nently docked, decommissioned 55 years ago, it continues to who designed the USS Indi destroyer. • . r make headlines The commander his ship properly. USS Renahaw, wa* among those The nightmarish story of the anapolis memorial being dedicat The USS Charles F. Adams, of the Japanese submarine that The sub commander Mid h# witnessing the first hydrogen USS Indianapolis, the last ed this year in Colorado: designated for the Saginaw sank it asked the U.S. govern would have sunk the Indy any bomb totted in the Pacific. American warship to be sunk in The Bull Session will also, for River at Bay City, is a guided- ment last year to clear the Amer how. For information, call Borsveld; the Pacific Theater during World the first time, have.a separate missile destroyer built in 1959 ican ship's captain, who commit Borsveld also has a spot in »t (734 )728-4004 > *: War II, is the theme.of this hospitality room. that would be used as a floating -H is "Hi ' . • * >•••••••••! i | ** year's Tin Can Sailors regional About 80 servicemen and oth museum open to the public. Bull Session. ers from across Michigan, Ohio, About $1 million is needed to Among those expected to Indiana and Illinois attended prepare it and bring it in, said FREE "LIVING TRUST" SEMINAR attend the Saturday, May 6, last year, said Borsveld, a Borsveld. annual gathering in Livonia of retired school custodian who was Although such destroyer muse Find Out How to Transfer Your Estate to Your Family crew members and officers who a machinist's mate during the ums exist elsewhere in the coun have served aboard destroyers - Korean War. try, the only modern naval ship Quickly and Pr/vate/y-Without Probate Fees nicknamed "tin cans" for their He said the Michigan Bull Ses exhibit in Michigan is a subma thin hulls - is Richard P. Thelen sion also aims to raise funds to rine docked in Muskegon. , of Lansing, who survived the sinking in shark-infested waters DEARBORN HEIGHTS REDFOftD WESTLAND Twe*d»>, May 2, 2000 Tu*d»y, M*y 9, 2000 Wcdnc*J*r, M*y. 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ATKIL 30, 2000 Former chief Berry challenges Lynn Rivers Br TONY BBU0CATO merit can help the local commu- "I think I can switch their STAFF wirres nitie* in being better prepared vote," he said. "You've got to give • I'm not looking to bring out hot woaknoso- ttM11ltottO#ft«.hoia»PfMBW.IWtt for the economic downturn. We people a plan and tell them •s, I'm going to carry my moMago. I'll dutf- Former Plymouth and Ply know it's coming, we just don't where their tax dollars will go." long* hor, but I won't attack hor. Sna can mouth Township Policy Chief know when." While Berry has been political Carl Berry has thrown his hat • Foreign policy. ly involved for years, his only carry bar maasaga, and wMchovor comoa out into the political ring, taking out • Education. "Education is stints in office were on the Ply in tha fall will ba tfta bast maaaaga/ petitions to challenge U.S. Rep. high on my agenda. I'm very mouth-Canton Board of Educa Lynn Rivers, D-Ann Arbor, for . much involved in the charter tion, being appointed twice to fill Carl Berry unexpired terms in 1972-73 and the 13th Congressional District school issue. The more choices Former Plymouth-Plymouth Township police chief race this fall. people have, the more opportuni- 1974-75. The 13th District includes Ply tie* we have to improve our edu ' ."I've been campaigning all my mouth, Plymouth Township, cational process for our young life," said Berry, who noted his Canton Township, Livonia, people." , . congressional campaign will con Northville, NorthvUle Township, Berry, who is well known for sist mainly of walking neighbor •do, and I just don't happen.to chairman," said Rivers. "I don't Garden City and Ann Arbor, 35 years in law enforcemeht and hoods. "I have an opinion on agree with it," he said; "Every know a lot about Carl, but the among other areas. is no stranger to controversy, everything, and I'm not afraid to candidate is beatable, But, when few times we've met he's been "It's a challenge, and I think believes his name recognition express it." you have a strong incumbent it cordial." there are issues that need to be will help him gamer the support . Berry said one thing he'll keep makes it that much harder to do. Rivers expects to campaign on brought out," said Berry, 60, who he needs. to himself is anything that I won't say it will be an easy issues pertaining to education, is also the 13th District Republi "I think I'm well known," appears to be an attack on race." " the environment, protection of can chairman. This area needs Berry said with a laugh. "If it's Rivers. Berry said hti expects to have workers' rights and high-tech to be better represented. It's not Ceri Berry name recognition, I think I've "I'm not looking to bring out some challengers fo.r the August research, "as well as my record." getting all the representation we got it, I'm well known in Ann her weaknesses, I'm going to primary, but is confident he'll be When asked if.she would be need and deserve. Arbor, too, but hot to the extent carry my message," he said. "I'll the Republican nominee to face willing to debate Berry, Rivers • Taxes. "The tax codes are as here." challenge her, but I won't attack "I'm a strong believer of burdensome to everyone. Being a Rivers, who has held the 13th said, "I expect that to be part of In the past, Rivers has gar her. She can carry her message, involvement," he added. "Sitting Republican, I'm in favor of tax Congressional seat since 1995. the fall agenda." nered much of her support from and whichever comes out in the back and complaining about the cuts, real tax cuts, not a pay-as- "I'm not totally surprised he's "Absolutely, I will debate her," the Ann Arbor area, which is fall will be the best message. government and not getting you-go system." running, considering my last said Berry. "It will be interesting involved and doing something is where Berry plans to spend a lot "Lynn Rivers haB done what challenger, Tom Hickey, was because she's on the inside and • Local control issues. of time campaigning. she believes is the right thing to wrong." • Gun control. also a 13th District Republican I'm on the outside." Among the issues high on • The economy. "We need to Berry's list are: look at how the federal govern- ^•^•aa. Hey Kevin, You finally made it! and we your own ;& couldn't be ON SUNDAY, MAY PANSIfS & VIOLETS prouder. 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I .»»>T—*—^"'P'|"'*»»^^—*-—^-»»—»*T»»—• OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE Cheers for CMU trio Thanks to the efforts of three area athletes, Central Michigan University recently finished seventh in Division BU&BM0N8 «r,fit»thati "I took karate when I wa* 1-A of the National Cheerleadihg "My goal/' Smith ponders. younger, but I took up boxing S& Association Championships held in VurtwinfcVV years ago and I loved it, and Daytona Beach, Fla. Weatfand amateur boxor Cur- Smith trains out of Datroits stayed at it," Smith said. ti* Smith, Jr. doesn't need a road famed Kronk Gym Hia nickname Cnter hi* new coach, S3'yaar- Christopher Arsenault, a 1996 1 map because he's already been i» •Cool" He's abnoat polita.te a o)d Tanrrak Fikea, wfoi> aaw what Livonia Stevenson graduate, was the around the block. fault, pepperijif bia conversa ha liked in Smith when he wa* team captain. He finishes his four- Smith, who will compete in tha tion* with *¥** Sira* and -Wo on an amateur card while visit year career with a degree in account 139-pottnd division Monday night •'Sir*.*' ' ' '. ing Detroit. ing. at Detroit's Joe Louis Ar*aa in Smith grew up in South Cen- Pikes took Smith under hi* Other local CMU cheer team mem the National Goldan Gloves, , tral Loa Angara ajid jraduaiad wing where h* ulUmatary moved bers include Livonia Lady wood's taiowsbi*p^ Sportt S<*M, wrttt to; Brad Smon*, W *t*t«-fmk«d Oran* Blanc, whil* ' *V '' •'• •''',•,. Catholic, AU-DMHct and Afrftagian. I *""*'""*' ' [kMtif WuiKHik'B for*' 36251 Schoolcraft Hood, Livonia, ML >, wa ha^a baan abl* to ward-midfUld«r from Daarbam Karavaa won th* Michigan Mag* Wabar is a mainstay on Division I 48150; or send via fat to (734) 591- avarnJi ay aigning HaifhU Crwtwood; mrward AnaaU Conf«renc«* Had Divialon Coach'* powar Troy Athana, ranfcad third in 7279. to National L*t- Mail* of NorthvilU, midfielder Award. Sh* plans to major in Pine tha stat« B2 w "'W* from page Bl •'I'S*!':'^* Smith wg^mx.^M boxer himself. "He (Smith) can switch from stan by his daily ritualof eating oatmeal. After some ~:.-M.. •.•;*« dard to southpaw (stance), which is kind of rare. rest, he heads to Kronk for round-after-round on "He's also an excellent person, that's why I'm the pads, speed bags, shadow boxing and sparring, interested. He's a good listener." not to mention countless stretching and exercising. Smith could have run afoul of the law in the He works part-time, three days a week, at Metro JKs! ,. tough South Central area of L.A., but he planned a Airport with the Airlines Parking Shuttle service. K'&m different route. But boxing takes up most of his time, "I stayed in sports and I stayed but of trouble," The other day he got in there with Scotty Buck, Smith said. "It can be a nice place (South Central) the pro state champion and Curtis more than held if you stay disciplined and stay in the right places." his own," Fikes said. "He's the one who is going to Fikes likes Smith's work ethic and his immense be giving the lessons." potential/ The finals for the Golden Gloves National Cham "I've been pushing him," the trainer said. "I pionships, sponsored by the U.S. Army; will be &l These items and more are available expect him to do very well (in the Gloves) because 7:3"0 pm. Saturday at Joe Louis, he has a lot of talent. I think he'll shock some peo Five days of preliminary matches begin Monday, at the Joe Louis Arena Pro Shop ple. The sky's the limit." at the Detroit Marriott. and Hockeytown Authentics, Despite lofting three close decisions, Smith has The single-elimination tournament features 360 already posted some impressive amateur wins amateurs fighters from 30 regional teams in 12 dif CD also available at Little Caesars. including a victory over the Canadian National ferent weight classes. The finals will be broadcast Champion and the Michigan Amateur Boxing Fed on Fox Sports Net. Be sure to log onto detrortredwing*.co« eration runner-up. He also downed the Pan Ameri Finals tickets can be purchased at the Joe Louis can Games bronze medalist from Canada recently Arena or Fox Theatre box offices, along with all for the complete Detroit Red Wait pleyoff schedule! in a tounxAnwnt held in Ontario. 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( gave the Yellowjackets a 6-4 comeback win over The scoring in the sixth was a far cry from the hoatCC. , first half of the contest, when Barkholz and CCs The importance "It wasn't the prettiest game in the world, but it Adam Kline didn't give up many hits but walks, of the Spirit in was a great competitive game," said Country Day hit batters, wild pitches and passed balls account HeaHng and coach Frank Orlando. "We played a great game ed for the scoring. against Troy and lost 1-0 because we. didn't exe For example, CC opened the scoring in the first Health cute. This one we did." with Dave Tovey leading off by being hit with a barn, Dosst\r'MD CC (10-3) took a.4-2 lead into the top of the pitch, taking second on a fielder's choice and scor sixth, holding the Yellowjackets .(7-1) to just two ing oh two passed balls. '•".•• 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. hits but only able to muster three of its own. The Shamrocks grabbed three more runs in the Horact H. 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But he got it went down on his knees to knock game 16 seconds after the penal ence final series between, Ply later, Plymouth right-winger to me somehow. We had been away a blistering shot from the ties expired when defenseman The theme song from "Mission mouth and Sault Ste. Marie. Justin Williams proved nothing's missing high on (Emery) all night, Soo's Ryan Milanovic, who was Trevor Daley controlled a long impossible" blared over the Com- And for good reason: The impossible as he took a feed at so I knew I was going to try to camped just a few feet outside the rebound shot off Zepp'e pad* and puware Arena public-addreas sys Whalers had just been whistled center ice from Libor Ustrnul, beat him low." crease. fired the puck into the back of the tem with just over seven-minutes for a penalty, giving the visiting outraced a Greyhound defense- Whaler coach Pete DeBoer said Emery matched Zepp save-for- net to make it 1-1. remaining in overtime in Friday man and rocketed a low, sizzling Williams' goal salvaged a win in a save most of the night, stopping fWHAUOW 4, aMYHOUNM * There were Greyhounds a potential game- 3.823 fans of the Sauit St*. Marl* Grey slap shot past goalie Ray Emery game that had the Soo's number 22 Whaler shots. hounds who no doubt ware atiH cheertnf attar to give the Whalers a dramatic 2- written all over it from the open Fallowing a scoreless first peri their hero of ihe moment, John Oaborna, after 2000 OHl REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS 1 victory. ing face oft". od, Plymouth drew first blood on he had knocked In a power-piey foet with )wM Williams was mobbed by his "There's no doubt they had out* a power play with 4:31 left in the 3:56 left in regulation to putl the Greyhounds even with the Plymouth whaler* at 3*oJ*ce. teammates and coaches at center played us tonight going into the second period when defenseman But 44 seconds after Osborne's |oat ice seconds :after the goal, which overtime," DeBoer said. "They Cole Jarrett scored on a slapshot Wednesday, teammate Daniel Pesaero headed gave the Whalers a commanding were playing desperate hockey, just outside the left face-off circle. to the penalty box lor hooking. It didn't take WESTERN 3-.1 advantage heading into Satur like it was a do-or-die kind of Jarrett's goal, his third of the long for the Whalers to cash In; with 2:46 remaining, Cote Jarrett blasted In the fame- 1 ••• ^ V day night'B game five at Cpm- game. playoffs, was assisted by a cross- winning goal, lifting Plymouth to; a 2-1 series CONFERENCE puware. "But Justin hais been an oppor ice feed from fellow defender lead. ui nnt~.tr r*r Prior to his game-winning hero tunistic player for us all season. Shaun Fisher,. Jarrett s goal, assisted by Stephen Weiss ics Friday night, Williams had He didn't have a lot of jump to his Plymouth had a golden opportu and Randy Fitzgerald, was his second point Of FINALS the game. He had also assisted on the second never scored an overtime goal,'let step all game, but when he got nity to cement the game just over of three Whaler goals scored in the second alone a short-handed one in the the pnck (on the game-winning a minute later when Greyhound period. playoffs, play), he put it in a higher gear." left-winger Ryan Jardine was Rob Chapman had given Sautt Ste. Marie "It's definitely the biggest goal Whaler goalie Rob Zepp played sent to the penalty box for rough the early lead, scoring at 9:11 of the first peri 0ANI7 od. Weiss knotted it for Plymouth at 8:36 of I've ever scored," Williams said, in a higher gear the entire game, ing. Soo coach Paul Theriault the second, assists going to Justin Williams (IfHiwuiffl recounting the slapshot that just stopping 32 Greyhounds shots, at protested the call vehemently and and Stiaun Fisher. eluded. Emery's outstretched least six from short range. displayed his anger by waving a Fisher then put the Whalers ahead with a glove. "When I first gaw.Libor get His biggest save came at the white towel towards the official. power-play goal at 12:43 of the second, WHALERSYS. GREYHOUNDS assisted by Jarrett and Eric Gooidy. Williams Theriault's theatrics earned made it 3 1. getting a goal with just 10 him a two-minute bench miscon secoxnds left in the second (Fitz^erakJ assist - TUESDAY, MAV 2nd @ 7:30 duct penalty and dismissal from ed). CORRECTION NOTICE the game -- and gave the Whalers Trevor Daley's goal 4;06 into the third peri a two-man advantage. od drew the Greyhounds to within one, setting In our April 30 insert, we advertised an AirTouch Cellular promotion up the late dramatics. 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They certainly can! * For many years people, natural That is what has happened in recent years. songbirds. Some birds have 37 percent of their odor trail that they use to help them orient as they ist* particularly, including myself, Experiments on several different species of birds brain functioning in olfaction. migrate in spring and fall. have taught others that birds have have shown promise in dispelling the notion that Sea birds that spend most of their time search a poor sense of smell. The ever present starling has also been shown to they cannot smell. Birds should no longer be gen ing for fish in the ocean have Urge olfactory lobes have a sense of smell. When starling! add flea,- We often make this statement eralized as lacking a sense of olfaction, or smell. of the brain. bane leaves and stems tct thvir neets, they h*v» when people ask, "If I touch a John James Audubon probably contributed to It has been suggested recently that they may be fewer parasites in the nest. This helps to raism baby bird, will the parents return our long held idea that birds cannot smell when he smelling the chemical dimethyl sulfide given off by to take care of it?" more young. Experunenter* fcel the oely way the^ experimented with a black vulture. He hid some tiny plants in the ocean. Where ever the plants are know which plant to add is by smelling the plant*.; Yea,'they will, because they are carrion and watched as the birds flew by the loca found, edible fish are found, too. Experiments have not likely to smell your human tion. shown that seabirds can smell this chemical in Experiments have also shown that birds, chick-J odor, "Or, the fact that great Had he used a turkey vulture, like those we see controllwTsituatioris. ens for sure, learn to avoid distasteful inserts bj( associating both color and taste. Many distasteful TIM horned owls eat skunks, highly flying here in southeastern Michigan, he would Birds migrating north during the next couple MOWKKI Suggests that they have a really havehad very different results, Experiments have weeks may also be using their sense of smell. Evi insects are brightly colored. ';• '—^- poor sense of smell. shown that turkey vultures do find food by dence has already been obtained that shows hom Birds can see colors much the way you and I see; But science is a dynamic disci smelling the rotting carcass. ing pigeons use their sense of smell to help them color Once the chicken had an insect in its mouth; pline. Scientists do not have time to question each Dissecting bird brains also contributed to a gen home to a known location. and discovered it to be noxious, they did not eat it 'ii longstanding view or principle of the natural eral consensus among scientists that they cannot Experimental birds whose nostrils were plugged -again; " ' .',,•'•."'•• •>• world, though when experiments suggest it, some smell. Olfactory lobes in the brain account for only took much longer to find their way back. This sug Science is always seeking the truth, sometimes; times it's worth reviewing dogma. three percent of the total mass in forest dwelling gests that migrating birds may have memorized an we just don't have the whole story yet. ,1¾^¾«PP^W ^:.- . <****& Lake, Aug. 5; Lake St. Helen, (boaters and non-boaters). Call p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. CLASSES/ ACTIVITIES Aug. 19; and Wixom Lake, Aug. (248) 656-0566 for more informa Rifle range hours are 3 p.m. to The 2000 Huron-Clinton \ I 26-27. Guaranteed payoffs will tion. sunset Mondays and Tuesdays; Metroparka annual vehicle entry- PCTKOfTAJtt^fTlIUmAIMiri CUNICS be awarded with amounts deter HURON VALLEY STBLMAOftltt 10 a.m. to sunset Wednesdays; permits and boat kunching per- \ Detroit Area Steelheaders, Inc. mined by the number of entries. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays mite are on sale at all MetroparsC FLYTY1IM membership meetings are held The Huron Valley Steelheaders Paint Creek Outfitters in For more information, call (734) meets the third Thursday of each and Sundays. Bald Mountain is offices. Vehicle entry permits are; the last Tuesday of each month located at 1330 Greenshield Rd., Rochester offers a variety of fly 729-1762 or (734) 422-5813. month at the Knights of Colum $15 (|8 for senior cituens). The ; at Knights of Columbus, St. Pius which is three miles north of the annual boat launching permits - tying classes for beginners and X, 6177 Chicago Road, in War- . CUNTONVALtEYMM bus Hall, 27600 Hall Rd, Flat Clinton Valley Bass Anglers club Rock. Call Carroll White at Palace of Auburn Hills off M-24. are $18 ($9 for senior citixens). advanced tyers. Call (248) 650- ren. The public is welcome. More Call (248) 814-9193 for more Call .1-800-4 7-PARKS for more : 0440 for more information or to is seeking new members (boaters (734) 285*0843 for more informa* information can be obtained by tion. information. information. make a reservation for an calling Ed Wilczek at (810) 757* and non-boaters are welcome.) The club meets monthly at Gan PONTtACLAKE upcoming class. 7365 or club President Ray Ban Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in bury at (810) 598-0310. der Mountain in Waterford; Call The Downriver Bass Association, Two nature programs will be MOM FLY TYtfM Mike Daly at (248) 666-8910 for a non-tournament bass club, Waterford has rifle, pistol, shot conducted at the Nature Center River Bend Sport Shop in South- DETWOn AMCHERt OF WCST more information. meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth gun, and archery ranges. Range of Stony Creek Metropark (near hours are 10a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays field offers fly tying classes for HHLWO Will ITffffl laWJUHEI Tuesday of every month at the Rochester): "May Migrants" is beginners, intermediate and Open shoot hours are from1- 5 Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call through Sundays. Pontiac Lake scheduled for 8 am. Friday, May p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Metro-West Steelheaders meets Recreation Area is located at advanced tyers, Classes will be at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday (734) 676-2863 for more informa 12, where an interpreter will held at various times. For more 6-10 p.m. Thursday. For more tion. 7800 Gale Rd. Call (248) 666- guide you in a search for war information, call (313) 825-2110. of each month in the cafeteria at 1020 for more information. information and to register call Garden City High School. Call SOLAN blers, vireos and flycatchers dur (248) 350-8484 or (248) 591- UVONURAfME Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- The School for Outdoor Leader ORTOMVILLE RECRXATION ing an early morning walk. "An 3474. The Livonia Archery Range is 5027 for more information. ship, Adventure and Recreation Ortonville Recreation Area in Adult Night Walk" follows on open to the public. The range (SOLAR), a non-profit organiza Ortonville has rifle, pistol and Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Take DUCK * QOOSC CAJUN« MICHMAN FLY FtSHINO shotgun shooting facilities. a two-hour, two-mile leisurely features seven field lanes and The Michigan Fly Fishing Club tion interested in promoting the The West Bloomfield Schools one broadhead lane and is open appreciation of outdoor activi Range hours are noon-5 p.m. walk (for adults only) through Community Education Depart meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and Thursday through Sunday, the woods and meadows to learn 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, on Saturdays third Wednesdays of each month ties, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the ment is offering a basic Duck & and Sundays. The range is also • first Tuesday of each month at Ortonville Recreation Area is about the sights and sounds of a Goose Calling class on Mondays, at Livonia Clarenceyille Middle located at 5779 Hadley Rd. Call spring evening. Pre-registration open Tuesdays and Thursdays School, located on Middlebelt the Colony Hall in Southfield. - beginning May 1 and lasting by appointment only through the Call (248) 988-6658 for more (246) 693-6767 for more informa is required for both events. For Road between Seven and Eight information. tion. more information or to register, through May 22. The one-hour end of November. Cost is $4 for Mile roads. Call (810) 478-1494 adults and $2 for children. Livo contact the Nature Center at classes wiH be taught at Orchard for more information. (810)781-4621. Lake Middle School from 7:30 nia residents shoot free of p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cost is $40. Con charge. The range is located on POUR MASONS' SHOOTING HOTROrSPAY Glendale Ave., east of Farming- The Four Seasons Fishing Club Sumy Creek Metropark near tact the West Bloomfield Schools meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. the first Community Education Depart ton Road. Call (734) 466-2410 V€ArlwB9' Most Metropark programs are Rochester will be the site of the - for more information. Wednesday of each month at the -Annual Mother's Day Walk.a- : ment at (ftB) 539-2290 for regis Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 free while some require a nomi tration information. Bald Mountain Recreation Area nal fee. Advanced registration Mom" on Sunday, May 14 from 1 The 2000 Top Bass Tournament Farmington Road, in Livonia. in Lake Orion has shotgun Xinon OLYMPICS and a motor vehicle permit are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Take mom for a will be held at various sites Call Jim Kudej at (734) 591-0843 (skeet & trap, sporting clays, 5- required for all programs. Call walk on any of the trails. "Walk- The Oakland County Sportsman throughout the summer months. for information. stand), rifle, pistol, and archery the respective parka toll free at A-Mom" certificates will be Club in Clarkston offers a Junior The schedule is as follows: Sagi shooting facilities. Hours for the following numbers: Stony awarded, and moms receive a Olympic Archery Development naw Bay, May 27; Lake St. Fishing Buddies Fishing Club archery and clay target shooting Creek, 1-800-477-7756; Indian garden flower to plant. Pre-regis Program beginning at 1 p.m. on Helen, June 3; Wixom Lake, meets the third Tuesday of each are noon to sunset Mondays and Springs, 1-800-477-3192; Kens tration is required. For more Sundays. Call (248) 623-0444 for June 24; Sanford Lake, July 8; month in Rochester Hills. Meet Tuesdays; 10 a.m. tp sunset ington, 1-800-477-3178; Hudson information or to register, call 1-. more information. Wixom Lake, July 22; Lobdell ings are open to all anglers Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 Mills, 1-800-477-3191. 800-477-7756 mmm m m •MHBSI * mom, i' • •"-. I'.!'.; :&:•>• mi w itaiiii MUM mmm^mmmmmmmmmmmt ,'••'••'''' -'• '** ' • •'' 269; Derek v*am, 257/694. Pe«/te. 209/566, M©*aro Strrwo' 211.- 536; tt. 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In addition to Magnificat, the choir will perform Handel's Coronation Anthems No. 1 and 4. The Michigan Sinlbnietta Orchestra joins them for the concert. Joyous experience P E R FOR E RS "We want the audience to have a joyous experience with the music, to BY LtfTOA ANN CH0M7N Somerville will play a jazz medley Light and lyrical: The Fine enjoy the poetry set to music," said STAFF WRITER VSA Arts Festival arranged by Bess Bonnier. •Somerville, Chimes (top left) have fun while Riccinto, how in his fifth season as [email protected] What; The celebration of arts-ability a'•Walled Lake resident, studied with practicing for an upcoming per director. "I try features more than 150 performers, an Bonnier after receiving a grant from here was no doubt - Abbey formance at Wonderland Mall. to have a bal Kratchke was there to have fun. •art exhibit, and hands-on activities'in the Southeast Region Committee of Karen MacDonald (directly ance of styles so The Farmington Hills singer had art, music and movement. Call FAR •; VSA Arts of Michigan. there's some T Consetvatory (248) 646-3347 for more above) sings a song from the hit. Fine Chimes member Karen Mac- arrived early for a rehearsal with Fine information '. thing new and Chimes* a musical group of young Donald lives to sing for an -audience. film Titanic, Patrice Morris- VWiee,-10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, refreshing, and The Franklin resident will perform an Weaver (top photo) leads the adults with a variety of special needs May 5. and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. to present the Fine Chimes as they prepare for including developmental, physical and. May 6; " Italian art sung by Scarlatti (Giq il best choral lit mental impairments. Sole dal Gangc) and the theme song the VSA Arts Festival, erature so that Wh*r»: Wonderland Mail, Plymouth . The 15-member group, under direc Road and Middiebelt, Livonia. from Titanic (My.Heart Will Go On) we're stretching tor Patrice Morris-Weaver of Bloom- She's been singing J4 years and is dence. poise and social skills gained ourselves." field Village, was preparing for a per proud of the eight trophies sitting on from taking music and dance. They G.F.Handel's, formance at the VSA ArU Festival Fri Michigan Performing; ArU Takul the bookshelves m her bedroom. She helped my daughter .at work'and with Zadok the Priest day-Saturday, May 5-6 at Wonderland Show at The Community House in won all of them for singing. But social situations." Spring concert and Let Thy Mall in Livonia. Sponsored by the Birmingham the third weekend in they're just some of MacDonald's Reinhard Lemke is delighted to be Hand Be Southeast Region Committee" of VSA April. At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, achievements as a singer. She sang hosting' the festival at Wonderland Leonard Ric Strengthened, Arts of Michigan, the festival features they'll play Simple Gifts, a Quaker the national anthem before a Red Mall. He's looking forward tu not only cinto directs the first and more than 150 performers from Birm hymn that tells us to be pure in heart Wings game and after was presented seeing performers such as the FAR the Plymouth fourth corona-' ingham, Ppntiac, Farmington Hills, and true to oneself, and Rimsky-Kor- with, a puck as a souvenir Conservatory Dancers and choirs from Oratorio Soci tion anthems, . and Detroit. Founded by Jean sakov's Sheherazade. "At first I got nervous, but I've been Pontiac Public Schools but viewing ety in large- were first per Kennedy Smith in conjunction with . •"We use chimes as opposed .to bells performing for so long," said MacDon- artworks created by childre;". md- formed in 1727 the Kennedy Center for the Perform because they're easier," said Morris- . aid. "It was fun." adults in VSA programs thn>L:_'lui;!< scale choral at a ceremony ing Arts in 1974, VSA Arts i formerly Weaver. "Each student plays one note the state. There will also he hands-on works. to crown King known as Very Special Arts) provides that corresponds to the chime. Some of Win-win art activities tor .children. George II in programs in dance, music, drama, and the members lack fine motor skills. Performers like MacDonald and the "The festival perfectly fits' into our Westminster Abbey. The choir will . me visual alto mi ].JCI BVIIS wun us The chimes help develop range of rest of the Fine Chimes make a.ii of. goal to be an active part ot the commu perform the fourth anthem with the abilities. motion. It also helps to increase eye- the hours that Connie Lott spends nity," said l.emke, general manager of Plymouth Symphony Orchestra Sun* "I'm excited because my mom is hand coordination, and the strength of coordinating festival musicians and Wonderland Mall. "The Very Special day, May 21 at St. John Neumann going to.be there," said Kratchke their grasp. And they're recognizing dancers worth it. Lott, a member of Arts philosophy goes with what we Church in Canton. before the rehearsal at Holy Cross notes and letters," the Southeast Region Committee and believe -• to include all groups of a The Handel is from the Baroque Greek Orthodox Church in Farming- Morris-Weaver, who works as a con executive director of FAR Conservato community. It opens the eyes alHiut period, very well known axid ener ton Hills, "and because it's fun and I sultant in an early childhood program ry in Birmingham, doesn't mind see the talents we have in different areas.'' getic," said Riccinto. "Magnificat is by know everybody." for Birmingham Public Schools, found ing to all the details like making sure Incorporating arts and culture into a living English composer. Rutter is ed her first chime group 13 years ago there are enough busses with wheel activities at the mall.is something very popular because he's so accessi Having fur* at the Farmington Training Center chair lifts for performers. . •Lerhke. has tried to do sinceassuming ble. It's a very lush work and per According to Morris-Weaver, build which has since closed. Many of the Once a year, the.committee hosts his position at Wonderland in Decem formed part in English, part in Latin ing socialization skills and having fun original members, who joined Fine the. festival to spotlight the achieve ber 199.3.1'rider hi.* leadership, the but the audience will be able to . is what Fine Chimes is all about, Chimes at its inception seven years ments of students in VSA Arts pro .mail has hosted a fund-raiser for the understand it all because they'll be Members increase attention spans and ago, remain with the group. They live grams including those aWarded mini- Livonia Symphony Orchestra as well, able to read along." develop social skills such as working in Farmington, Birmingham, West grants by the Southeast Region. Their as performances by Livonia high together as a team. Bloomfield, Novi. Walled Lake, Warren annual scholarship, named after Livo school bands. Accessibility "We use the group for socialization," and Franklin, and range in age from nia artist Jack Olds, provides money "This is something we successfully Keehr thinks Rutter's accessibility said Morris-Weaver, a registered 20 to 30. for an individual to pursue studies in did in Germany." said Lemke, who ' can be deceiving. She speaks from music therapist with a master's degree • "I'learn from students,"said Morris- the arts. moved to the Cnited States from his • experience as the soprano reaching in early childhood development. Weaver. "They give me everything I "1 help to put it on for the special homeland of G-ermanv in 1998. "It for the highest notes in the work. "Everyone has needs and abilities. need to help them and we all grow." artists," said Lott. "They need the recreates the past for the future. It's "Rutter is deceptive for some peo We're thankful for the opportunity to opportunity to shine. It's a win-win- what made people happy when they ple. Because he's so beautiful, people perform in a non-threatening atmos Dance and song situation because the more positive, still had their dow-ntow n-» with art think it's easy," said Keehr, who's phere like a mall, And it can heighten In addition to Fine Chimes1 pcrtor- feedback they get from the audience, . fairs, art markets and activities We studied voice with Glenda Kirkland the awareness of persona with special rtjanc*. individuals'members of the their families and teachers, then the focus on a family-friendly en\iron- and ponald Hartmann at Eastern needs." group will strvt their stuff, Kevin better they're going to dr> in their-1 if*-. merit It's not a contradict ion to in: Michigan University. "But there are a This is Fine Chimes' second concert- Brown wlihdance a Kolo to Backstreet As a•parent uf a voun^'woman w-ith successful iii huMness and cart1 for lot o( high notes with a quiet inter this year. They performed at the Hoy;*' The Ptrffi t Fan, and Amy special needs, I've seen the soif-ennfi- people lude at the end.* Choir member Donald Pratt agrees with Riccinto about the accessibility of Rutter's work though. The Magnificat is exactly like it's titled," Mid Pratt of Canton. "It's a 1 beautiful piece, very approachable Chorus concert is Tour Ticket to Broadway' WtuH: Tf Have an interesting idea for a story? Call arts reporter Linda let us do the dishes! High School Open House Ann Chomin at (734) 953-2145 or send e-mail to lchomin@ oe. Inm u>> lor .i homecomm.net l.tl'iiNui>. Mother's Tuesday, May 2nd l\n IWuiuh' Sunday, May 14 PRETTY TILE, 11:00 am-3:CK)pm Fair lane UGLY GROUT? Adults SejoiQIS (TMl STUFF BITWECN THt TILtS) •17.95.- U5.95 Christian School 24425 Hass Tired of mokiy, missing, ChUdtfiii dirty, cracked grout? 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' Tfirdugti June 3 — Animals: First Fest. held 69 p.m. Friday, performs at Orchestra Hali at a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the SMALL WORLD CAFE 4620 Cass, Detroit. /31-3) 831- Vessels & Sculpture, PewaD'tc May 5, showcases some of the . 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7. (313) •Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall. Opens Monday, May 1'.-- Ocean 1400 Pottery, £. Jefferson, Detroit. finest works by artists juried into : 576-5100. (313) 5765111-. Wodd':^Paintirigs by Brian. Taylor iOHANSON CHARLES GALLERY (313j 8220954. theBirmtngharri Fine Art Festival. FAAMINGTON COMMUNITY CHO through May 31 at' the Through May 6 —Heroes: a It takes place'at the Birmingham RUS . IntemationaDnstitute's cafe', theme show. 1345 Division, PRINT GALLERY •Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. «2 A 1^ 1^ E RY • The 20th anniversary concert is r '.. Ill E. Kirby, Detroit. (313) 871- Detroit. (313) 567 8638. Tnrough June 2 -- An. exhibit of Cranbrook, Birmingham. (248} "E XHI BI r « It's a Grand Night for Singing at 8600. -..; JANICE CHARACH Malaysian artist trig Tay. 29173 64.4-0866. Tlie festival, takes CO 1^ E NI INT:'Q ) 8 p.m. Friday, May 5 and- SOUTHRELD CENTER EPSTEIN GALLERY Northwestern, Southfieid.'(24¾) ' place May 13-14 in Shain.Park. Saturday, May 6 at Farmington ^ ANDERSON GALLERY FOR THE ARTS Through May 4 - Glass artist Jon ' 356-5454.' "• DOLL SHOW AND SALE High School. Opens Friday, May 5 --Sdnya • • :'• Operis Monday, May 1 -—.Pauline' Kuhn. 6600 West Maple, West REVOtUTlON The Michigan Costumers Guild Clark: Walk Talk through June a.' THE FORD CHORUS Ender: Less is More through May Bloomfi.eld-.':(248) 661-7641. .Through May 27 — Larry Fink, ' hosts this sale from 10 a.hi.-4 Opening reception is 7-9 p.-rri;' .- • The local choir.presents a con 30. 24350 Southfield Road, GALLERY 212 Theater Without a Plot: Runway. • p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the ' - Friday, May 5. 135 Pierce, •'. cert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May .2 .at-. • Southfield. (248) 424 9022. Through May 14 v- Endangered 23257, Woodward,'Fern'dale.' Holiday Inn, Laurel Park', Livonia Birmingham. (248) 593-6892. Athens High School, John R. at SOUTHRELD PUBLIC LIBRARY Planet, an all,media juried exhibi- (248) 541-3444. (6 Mile at 1-275). (248) 357- CREATIVE RESOURCE GALLERY i. Wattles, Troy. (810) 979-8406. • Opens Monday, May 1 — Art • . tion; 212 S. Main, Ann Arbor.. SOUTHFIELD CENTER 2090. . ., Opens Wednesday, May 3 — John MUSICAV1VA.-... work of Southfield High School (734) 665-8224. ., FOR THE ARTS JUDAICA ART FAIR • Stockwell:-Contemporary . Love Sublime; an original adapta- ' Achieving Jn the Arts,.26000 HABATAT GALLERIES Through May 30 —.Paintings by ' The Sara Tugman Bais Chabad • Landscapes through May 29. • tion of Dante's Divine Comedy is Evergreen. Southfield (248» 948- -.'Through May 14 — The 28th . Pauline Ender/24350 Southfield/ Torah Center i$ hosting the art Opening reception is 6-9p.m.. : at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at ! •• '"0460: Annual international Glass- Southfteid. (248) 424-9022.- . fair on Sunday, May 7 at the Friday, May 5. 162 North Old Kingsw.ood Auditorium- SOUTHRELD PUBUC UBRARY Synagogue, 5595 West Maple,. Cranbrook, 1221 N. Woodward. •;. Through'April 30 — Helping . West Bloomfield..(248) 932- ' Bloomfield Hills. (248) 85l: . Hands: The African American'. 3311. . 8872. ••'• Civil' rights Health Care Experience in SPRING ART SCOPES PLYMOUTH ORATORIO SOCIETY Southeastern-Michigan. • The South Oakland Art Performs Rutter.and Handel at • Residential Reflect ions,'glass . Association announces/its annual 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the works by Donna.Maskill wiM aisd juried show opening reception First' United Methodist Church, . be'on display through April 30: from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 7. 45201 N. Territorial Rd., 26000 Evergreen, Southfield. Regular exhibit.hours, 9 a.rn.-5 . Plymouth. (734) 455-8353. : (248) 948-0460. p.m. May 8-i9 at the American SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE SWORDS INTO Center Building, 277.77 Franklin, COMMUNITY CHOIR PLOWSHARES GALLERY Southfield. (248)647-1886. A Chora! concert is 7 p.m. Hot Gun Art: Artful Weapons.for. r Sunday, May-7 at St. Matthew's Peace. 33 E. Adams, Detroit. A i_r t> I r i o isr s United Methodist Church, 30900- (313, 963-7575, . «Sfc O A L L F" O K. Six Mile, Livonia. (248).349- SYBAR1S GALLERY AR X I S T-S 8175. Through May 20 — .Barbara ART ON THE GREEN Cooper sculptures: 202 East. Franklin Arts Council seeks appli- r> i TST isr E n Third'Street. Royal 6ak:{-248r . cations from artists interested in T J« EATER 544-338S.' exhibiting fine arts orfihe crafts TROY PUBLIC UBRARY .. at Franklin's juried show to be BACI THEATRE Tnrough April.30 — group rri^e.d- tony 'n.Tma's Wedding, 7:30 p.m. h'efd Sept. 4. Send application r-necia exh'b;tion. 510 W: B'g Thursdays Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 9 • and slides to: Franklin Arts Bea,-e'..Tro>'. \ 2481' 524^3538.-'' p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 UZELAC GALLERY Council, P.O. Box 250683, p.m. Sundays: 40 W. Pike. Pontiac. •Tt-iro.Ugn May 12 -- Franklin. Applications must be (248)'745 8668,/(248) 645 6666. • received no later than May 1. 'Jntrepretaiions in.Glass. 7 'vO'tn • Sag:r>:iv.,..PoriSjac. (248i 332- Call (248) 644-3349. O A ]V O K 5257/ -. ' ..' o i^ A.'S-S tc s EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE WASHINGTON STREET GALLERY Presents Motown in Motion at 8 Tt'o^h Ma*:6 -- Jsnet ART THERAPY WORKSHOP • p.m. Friday, May 5 at the Keim'an's For '.' t'lc:e of G:ass. : : A hands-on Workshop on Art'. Macomb C.enterfor the Th'o..--n Jur,e.3.-- T.-t: :ia',j . Therapy and the Native American ' Performing Arts, Clinton ' .-; '.fC'OJS ofV.CMrr. Pro^'e.hy ' Medicine Shield is.8:30 a.m. to .. Township. (810) 286-222?. s:-./ptor C.'>-s Oo".---c--:ly.' 215 P. 5:30 p.m.'. Saturday, May 6-7 and ' Wssh.ngtcn. Ann Arbor. :734)' Saturday, May 13 in 115 O'Dowd EVEN T S '• . 761-2287. Hall, Oakland University. (248) ZEITGEIST GALLERY HUDSON'S FIRST FRIDAY ; 370-3033. T!-'o..f^. Va, •—.A:te vp ' DETROIT BAUET Features Howard Armstrong, jazz Landscapes (three Ca'yft.a avper- Classes in ch'ld and adult classical .musician and many events for spe'etiyes* Ja^-.es Gordaneer. ballet, tap and jazz. Adult beginners . the entire family from 6-9:30 Jerem, G./aa-'-eer c,-.:l Jp1:--.- welcomed. Classes offered at trie Film presentation; "The Hannukah Soldier" highlights the Jewish Community p.m. Friday. May 5. 5200 : C! If L':t" i''1 tifet:. "2C6 J M..C-i"r£a"":. Betty Johnston Dance Studio in Center's second annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival April 30 through Woodward.Detroif. (313) 833- Detroit. Farmir.gton Hills at Foiscni ur.iS N:r,e 7900. May 7 at the United Artists Theaters in Commerce Township. For ticket and . Mile. (248) 474-3174. JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL schedule information, call the JCC at (248) 661-7649. r EISENHOWER I./F: C- i^ u i< ^: H-- JCC hosts the second annuaf DANCE ENSEMBLE Lenore Marwil Jewish Film RON MAXWELL UCTURE THE WOODEN BIRD it.y'.iona:. 7 '>,- Sagir->av. Ml levels of classes for recreational • Festival April 30 May' 7 at• the Woodward. Biri^rgha-'n. ;24S; , i V M. ' C'-- •I'I 'OA5 'C: 7\rt:St Stese Hrn"'r:s' .v :! ;>:•' H •..{•<:;. -24S: 333 20-10. ' and professional students, including • United Artists Theaters in iiL:"., >.'';..'7/. >s ' I.: •••''• :¾ "rK'f :.' 64 7-3688. •;e r.:l p'intii fro;r> "-9 p:if- SUSANNE HILBERRY GALLERY modern, ballet, pointe, tap and ja« Commerce Twp. For -ticket infor FARMINGTON ARTISTS CLUB for children.ages 3 and older. iG41 Fr.t:ci7. .'.'ay 5 at-t-nc- \\co:S ~''.'Cu'p/i '»'5> 2 ••" -- VegS"; Par mation caU (248) 661-7649. Opens Sunday. April 30 -- S;nng : : ' ,yv. Ha.rniin. between Crooks and i'.. 1A(.-.\f: Oaks.Ma : - ^0,-. pij.s -:•'' t;S '-.:' :j C'Cr/.r' u '.•( (:,i': \ MICHIGAN FEDERATION LivemoiS, Rochester Hills.. (2^8: 852- exhibit ttirough Ma, 7-at tne' •tf,-,',- 0:f-, ri ,r' c :.>.,;-n::. ''.''; . 5850. ' OF MUSIC CLUBS Wiliiam Cost-cK .Act.V'tiOs'Center. -: l^v.-v.'.f; ^,-: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER The 83rd annua: convention is 28600 Eie-.en Mi'ie.' ha^vr'^to ELAINE JACOB GALLERY Hills. /Adult art classes 9 a.m. to nocrj / May 4-6 and features concerts Tri-o^ffi '/•:=-,-19,^ ./^ •?-,-.•$••:: "—..*-*- * " * ls '• •^••V*!!.- ;n^[,.,lii>n ^1 every Monaay, VY'ean-esoay'anu rriiirty, Kjyy^ii i.<_* u,^ p^k^.,^ ,..k.i** i.-,.-^ *• i JWJJJLM^ ^pyg CO"rV!!£SIO^ IV! .U S K U M S (J A I. 1 u l-»j I* V Woodca.'vmg classes at 9 a.nv • harp recital at li a.m. and,a Opens Tuesday, ".Ui 2 - - k V->: r i^: .^: n i I* I '1 'K .'• •',> tr;: .J: ,-;•:• ',;._-.• CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM Monday-Friday. 151 10 YVestTr-n Mi:i\ .. handotil cnoif at.5:35 p.m. l.!vonia-Ci.-;c Centf-r L^Pra-y, tf >:• . c < > TV - -SO W M.VV/V v. •,'.••;>• Oak Park. (248) 967-4030.-. Friday.,May 5. 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Your help Franklin to help NICOLE and support has STAFFORD been invaluable, and him decide " ~ ~~~~*' it's been a pleasure which pieces working with all of you. he'd like to have I'd also like to.share a few observa custom-made. tions about shopping and the local Glass fits and retail scene., consults with Something to savor her clients wher While metropolitan Detroit may not ever and when boast the same kind of retail offerings ever it's conve as places like New York City and nient for them, Chicago, we shouldn't underestimate since they often our options in Oakland and Wayne don't want or counties. have the time to In addition to having several full- service department stores, we're shop for clothes. lucky to have a plethora of unique STAfT PHOTO W TOM BOfTWTIS stores and boutiques that provide take between six and 12 weeks. Including fabric, 1 BY NICOLE STAFFORD search of help for their husbands, fits her customers interesting merchandise and person SPECIAL EpiTOB wherever and whenever it's most convenient for her evening wear runs about $1,000, she said. al, one-on-one service. [email protected] them, so trips to clients' offices and homes are fre Customers can also expect to see a prototype of a Consider, too, all the venues. Down There's a load of information about fashion these quent. garment before it's actually made. town Birmingham is almost always days: countless lists of trends in magazines and on Diana JelUnek of Vervoux Couture also travels to hopping in terms of its retail offer web sites; reports about which designers are being her clients for fittings and consultations, although Perfect fit ings, day-to-day activity and special worn by which Hollywood stars; even updates on her Troy studio has two ample dressing rooms and While men typically don't like to shop, women events. Downtown. Plymouth and the personal lives of fashion models. an impressive display of her designs for clients to tend to enjoy it, The problem is locating precisely Rochester also hold numerous events, With so much superfluous information about peruse. . the garments they need and want, and many in addition to providing shoppers fashion and a seemingly infinite number of retail women are frustrated by the process, said Jellinek. with a pleasant and quaint backdrop In general, a designer or clothier, like Jellinek, purchase points - catalogs, cable television, the will first want to talk with a client about their "They can't find what they're looking for in a for window-shopping, strolling, mak Internet and stores - one subject, the art of dress store. To find the whole combination - the right ing purchases and socializing. lifestyle and current wardrobe needs. After, he or ing well, seems to have fallen into the shadows. she will take about 20 body measurements and cre color, the right size, the right design, the right And, while the Somerset Collection Perhaps that's one of the reasons why more peo sleeve length - well, it is impossible," she said. in Troy houses some of the most ate a general clothing pattern. The information will ple are opting to take an entirely different route - be kept on file for future reference. "And, reasonably speaking, people want to enhance exclusive retailers in the world, other custom clothing. And, as most shoppers know, dress their wardrobe and have pieces that they can get shopping centers have made room for "It's not just the bust, waist and hips here," said ing well only becomes more difficult when the fash some use of. ... Even getting the little black dress or locally-owned, niche stores, such as Jellinek, adding that she even computes a measure ion season is in full swing and clothing racks begin ment for a fish-tail, ball gown hem when taking the right red dress can be difficult. It's like waiting New England Home at Livonia's Lau for a car." rel Park Place and Truth Bookstore, to get picked over. measurements "just in case" the client wants such a which specializes in African-Ameri While hiring someone to custom-make your cloth dress later. That's why Jellinek primarily creates very classic, can literature, at Southfield's North ing isn't the cheapest approach to building a stylish Jellinek, who studied couture in Italy and attend European clothing for her clients, like a black, long- land Center. and useful wardrobe, it appears to be the only way ed the Parsons School of Design in Paris, also sleeved gown with a side slit and interesting neck Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn to get exactly what you want in a given period of sketches her designs for clients. time. Some clothiers require minimum orders, and line. Such a garment, she said, flatters women of all Hills not only puts outlet shopping in ages and sizes, while being very elegant and sexy. our backyard but also significantly And, if you don't like or have the time to shop, prices vary depending on fabric choice, garment expands our local entertainment that's especially the case. type and the amount of workmanship in a piece, And, since all of her pieces are custom, they're options. "It's still shopping," admits Clinton Bailer, who Depending on the garment and the clothier's cur made to fit the client, rather than a model. "In And, just about every area shopping buys his custom shirts from Nancy Glass of Nama rent workload, orders require clothing, not only is important to gear towards a malland district provides us with Clothing Designs for Men in West Bloomfield. "But between three weeks and two natural size, but it's also opportunities to spend time with fam the thing is, the shirts ...They're way better." months to complete. important to consider the ily. Wonderland Mali in Livonia is Like many men, Bailer doesn't like excursions to Jellinek estuuates tu«t her occasion wh*»re the outfit especially focused on sponsoring shopping malls and clothing stores. What's worse is orders take about one month and is going to be worn," she events and programs for children and paying for shirts year after year that don't fit and charges $750 and up for a dress said. "I make it look like families. shopping for them, he said, as Glass measured him and $1,400 and up for a gown. ** " :ia jhe event is designed It's also heartening to know one of for a sport coat in his Franklin office on a weekday Barbara Terry of Farmington around the dress, designed nur local department store chains. morning. Hills' BT Couture Design, which around them." Jacobson's, is based in Michigan. iin.;i_ tj»n„_. v.„„ V.-„^J ^v^.,u^,-~ <•„«. u:~ -:.,^ ~~ exclusively handles female clients I I 14441^ UVlAXlrt £*U»9 UtUUU dUUUlUUid IWl 1U.J Ji4fV, h?M Getting personal Thus, when we spend money at particularly benefits from custom shirts,.he also and specializes in special occasion Jacobson's, we know we're supporting views the service as a way to save time. dresses, estimates the process to Beyond saving time and one of the state's major businesses, as "It's very cool, if you're busy," he said. promising a perfect fit, well as the local economy. While custom shirts range $80-150, the cost is custom clothiers enable balanced by value, said Glass. "It's the time, it's.the their clients to personalize Have a ball fit, and getting the fabric and color you want - and their wardrobe, From Whether shopping for a new finding it all together," she said, adding many of her small details, like buttons and beading, to larger blender, a last-minute gift or a pair of clients wear their custom shirts for over three design choices, like neck summer sandals, enjoy the process. years. If there's one thing that can be said lines and pockets, the Once more, Glass acts as a kind of wardrobe con opportunities to make gar about shopping, we should enjoy it. sultant to her male clients, dispensing advice about The fact is, we're spending our money ments unique and individ cut and color, as well as building up their confi ual abound. True, shopping can be time-con dence about fashion, style and dressing. "I think suming, hard on the budget and frus men are insecure about clothes," said Bailer. They trating. Often, it's nothing more or need a wife or a salesperson to help them, to give Both Jellinek and Terry, less than work. But even when it's a them confidence, to help them try new things." for example, have clients task, try to enjoy it. Absent his wife, Bailer said he appreciates having that buy unusual fabric Look around. Retailers make their Glass all to himself to help make selections and while traveling overseas. stores physically appealing and pleas develop a wardrobe that suits him. "In stores, you "I think they like the ant for a reason: they want us to don't tend to have that much of a relationship," he St**F PBOTO IT JOSH STOMZAM) attention, too," said Terry. enjoy the shopping experience and said, And, while you can forge a personal relation "It's cheaper than a psy return. The same holds true with Couture craft: Diana Jellinek of. ship with salespeople, "you don't have'other cus Vervoux Couture in Troy, above, chologist, and when shopping malls tomers around," when you're working with a custom they're done they have •• BL. _•___ and downtown clothier, he said. examines one of her gowns. At something pretty to wear, • Me TOTl districts. From left, beading and a fish-tail hem .It's the individual atten 1% W# f% beautiful window The process rentier another of her gowns a tion, like when you would displays to the Glass, who often receives calls from wives in one-of-a-kind piece of art. go for a massage." aroma of freshly- baked cookies, take advantage of the surrounding Retail, style and special store events are, listed in BsassssssssaBBM through May 7, first floor. For more information, call sounds, scents this calendar. Please send information to: Malls A (248) 643-3300. and sights. Mainstreets, cfo Observer A Eccentric Newspapers, jtwturv MSMNgji mm Shopping can also be an opportuni 806 Bast Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009. Fax: (248) ADDED ATTRACTIONS Jacobson's in Rochester Hills hosts jewelry designer ty for us to team. When running an 644-1314. Information must be received by 5 p.m. John Atencio and his contemporary "Elements" col errand or making a return, make a Monday for publication the following Sunday. ond floor. Tickets are $60. To make reservations, call lection. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Fine Jewelry department point of finding out about new tech* ______MOWPAY, MAY X (248) 332-7178. For details, call (248) 651-6000. ruriogy, design innovations or fashion WPMPOAY, my 3 SATURDAY, MAY 6 trends. Sake Fifth Avenue, the Somerset Collection in Troy, motmAMimtm IVWT The retail scene also tails us about hosts « Chanel "HigtuSummer* event featuring a Author Arties Ryan read* from and signs her new Saks Fifth Avenue, the Somerset Collection in Troy, ourselves. What we buy -not to men special collection of the house's ready-to-wear pieces, book, The KtngsUy House, st Borders Books A Music hosts a breakfast and makeover event for mothers tion, what retailers try to sell us - foot wear and accessories for summer through May in Fanniagton Hills, 7 p.m. For more information, and daughters with a team of makeup artists from says something about who we are as 6, Chanel Boutique, second floor. For mere informs- calH 248) 787-0110. Trish McEvoy, 9 a.m., Cosmetics & Fragrances, first individuals and as a culture. Again, tion, call (246*) 614-3302. TmmtoAY, MAT 4 floor To make a reservation, call 1248) 614 3364 look around. What do these items say TUPOAT, ww 2 MAUTYIeWT ______•__•_! m.M m ^aiafc Jhl^i^Sfee^S^MSlS^A about our values, needs and PHHHsnKsffV W^HnlI wweae^^^WW Neiman Marcus, the Somerset Collection in Troy, Rochester's Downtown Development Authority lifestyles? Neiman Marcus, the Somerset •Collection in Troy, offers shoppers a signature cosmetic bag with cos And-while we can't buy everything opens their Farmers' Market, at KAst Third and presents Kecadas Fall/Winter 2000 Collection to metic* or fragrance purchase* of $75 or more and an Water street* AfW. the market will be open every we'd like to own, there's no reason we benefit The Children's Charities Coalition, 11 am ample selection of deluxe-sised gift sets as part of cant look - and dream. Saturday through Urn end of October, 8 am 2 p m recaption; 11:301.01: she** and noon luncheon, *ec- the retaitor** national program The Beauty Event. For additional information, call (248) 656O060. The Obttrver A Eccentric! SUNDAY, APRlt 30, 2000 "CT can be purchaeed tor Lori of Clark- A store that stills olsl-ftawfciasjMsL stun metal toy jacks with a rod -A Super-8 film projector with ball for Deborah stand for Tom of Westland. The Parker flrothori - A store where Health Tech ter ftogjV) for Kathy. 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(^--JI."-." ;:-.;t "•'"•• 'listingrecipes Invite your children's favorite teachers to the house for a sim for meats is easy ple, but memorable, family meal. Keep things easy with an entree, ating alone? That's not unusual, . dessert and side dishes that can many people do. Single people be prepared in advance. E (young of old), men or women Clnco da Mayo . who work late or eat e,arly to get to work; teenagers whose school activir Roll out a do-it-yourself buffet • ties keep them late at school; or featuring a taco bar, fajitas or ..:..' young children who are too.messy to "invent your owm" wraps. Setout eat with the rest of the family, are all dishes with "all the fixinV - reasons for eating alone. namely shredded cheeses, shred-. A nice quiet meal alone may be a ded lettuce, chopped green and real pleasure for some people, but red peppers, fresh jatapenos, gua- very lonely for others. Research camole and refried beans. shows that eating without the compa ny of others may put people at risk of Motnar'a Pay consuming a poor diet. v May 14 If yo u prepare meals' for a large Pull out all the stops for Mom. An family, it takes planning. The same is early-afternoon brunch covers you true when cooking for one person. for lunch and dinner; and a lavish Plan quick, easy nutritious meals for ITS SPRING early evening dessert buffet makes a stunning grand finale. yourself. There are many cookbooks j^iM—*^^y>rw'»'»|n*U' ii—IIWN frna^raireVF—ffi **w .—ftiii—m'*r ,y.*i a. •» .**•'•:*** . - :, ^*. ':-. ***'*..- on the market with recipes for one; Armexl Forcaa Day two or three servings, if you do not 'he sun shines. The tulips are bursting Miry 20 ', want to adjust one of your own Do you know a veteran or any recipes. with yellow and pink. People walk with a little more kick in their steps. Of armed services personnel? Invite Dining alone course, the sun stays out longer and tak them over for a home-cooked ing the dog out is easier because you meal to express your appreciation Most recipes are planned to serve for their dedication. four to six people. Many recipes can don't need that winter overcoat. be reduced to one-half to one-third to Spring has arrived. With it, so have Baby sitower serve two people, but it is more spring parties. Host a dessert buffet, a break advantageous to cut the recipe in half You may have just celebrated Easter from the traditional brunch or rather than thirds. Remember, the or Passover, but you soon face a barrage luncheon. It will leave you with' of spring activities — Mother's Day • llnst* cooking time may let's time to enjoy the guests and brunches, baby or wedding showers, • IVIOSI [ ^ jjg dj ted everyone will enjoy the sweet ne€C a us weddings, graduations — or just plain treats. COOkbOOkt because of the old get-togethers with family and friends Contain a smaller quantity. to snuff winter out for a few months. WasMlng shower rt - m When you divide Good riddance, too, because spring's Couples showers are gaining in "•"•* ••* a recipe, translate popularity. A few make-ahead the amounts into arrival brings an entourage of spring equiva- produce from asparagus.to radishes, salads and/or side dishes are the ' lonts. SO equivalent mea- artichokes to peas. perfect accompaniment to a II w>^»- sures. For example, hearty casserole. "The weather has turned, people have ^gg^|Lparty^ -T--HHI H) KtH Aha"..:)!/.* SljffVi'mcr jf^^O^^ - UIO mOo" one-third cup can more energy and they are ready to taste Qraduation SUrOfltafltS be divided easily if fruits and vegetables," said Gail Posner, gfQ (my {Q you know that it Nothing feed? a crowd like a dietitian with Healthy Ways Nutrition woman for Farmer Jack supermarkets. now we're just starting to see American roast, whether it's a ham or popu-. fitfiir* equals five table- Counseling of West Bloomfield. "Straw "They want to entertain for events or produce instead of the imported," Posner lar beef roast. Serve as a center TIJgUTfJi spoons plus one berries will be arriving soon, and the even to have people over to watch a said. : • piece to a buffet with fresh .*^™^"~ teaspoon or 16 tea tomatoes start to taste better again." championship game on TV." An important aspect of the parties is breads, cheeses and condiments spoons; half of this would be two Toula Patsalis, co-owner of Kitchen that consumers can buy food that is tablespoons plus two teaspoons or Glamor stores, said spring gatherings Eat your veggies ready to serve, Bournias said. "It's some First Communion/Baptism *»ight teaspoons. generally are more casual than the When yuu are preparing to entertain thing'consumers .love.- They can buy ,a Pasta is-a perfect party food. Cel When you figure these equivalents, Christmas or Thanksgiving holidays, this spring, have a game plan. Posner platter of vegetables and dips, platters ebrate with lasagna or pasta rewrite the recipe or make notes in "We want to entertain, but we want to recommends including healthy foods for of cheese and lunch meat, shrimp or casserole and a savory Caesar or the margins for future reference. do it healthfully," Patsalis said. your parties. chicken and ribs, It's wonderful." chopped salad, Moat cookbooks contain a page of u Spring gatherings not only bring the . Be sure to serve some fresh vegeta-, V>v;e iarje:.:.; fuocs •'•:. equivalents, so the measurements are Those trays can be bought at local traditional babv and wedding showers or bles for people to fill up on," Posner said cuay U) figuie. supermarkets. graduations, but people also entertain ""You can dress up rice and pasta by- Egg*8tra portion with children and relatives who they adding chopped broccoli, mushrooms or Don't go hungry One problem in division is how do haven't seen in several months. tomatoes to it." . Whether you attend or throw a spring you halve an egg. You can either use "People are more apt to have people Posner starts distributing her gazpa- party (or, for that matter, at any other a very small egg or break a large egg. over," said Angie Bournias, 9pokes- cho recipe at this time of year because it time of year I, you should not attend the into a cup, beat slightly, then divide is fat-free and.made without oil, party hungry. "Eat a lunch," Posner in half for your recipe. Cover the Patsalis said party hosts who want'to advises as a pre-party instruction. remainder and store in refrigerator SfMHi PARTY UP* spend more time with guests; should pre "Often, appetizers have a lot of fat in for another dish. Depending on the • Be generous. There are rarely any left' pare favorite recipes that only need to be them," Posner said. "You should have a size of the egg, one egg usually yields overs, and abundance adds to that cele re-warmed. low-fat option. Shrimp is good, because about four tablespoons, A little more bratory feeling. "You should never do anything new," it is-so low in calories,-You should look egg than called for in the recipe will • People eat more in cold weather and drink Patsalis said. "Test it first. You want to out for high fat, Beware of the candy' not generally do harm to the dish. more m hot weather. make sure if you reheat it, that the fla dishes and the nut dishes." • For more guests, make more food, of Buy carefully to avoid waste, save course, but guests at larger parties gener vors still are appealing and it isn't a Also, alternate between.non-alcoholic-' storage space and make small-scale ally consume fewer hors a'oeuvres per per dried-up piece of meat.* and alcoholic drinks,'start cooking and serving easy. As a quick- son. If you are serving in ing with the non-alcoholic buying guide for meat and poultry • Dtps and spread* are convenient, but fin chafing' dishes and a buf- -\^ - • , fi/_ beverage such as Perrier with tats of bones, you should figure ger food (s more festive. fet, it is important,to keep jM^'-Wi t,i'f) '*'.'. '""'V or 6°da before imbibing, • Have nut*, pitted olives, end good cheese the foods the right temper- ^F "Alcohol for some people one pound equals two servings. One Warming up: (Top photo) stocked in case you run low on other atures — canned fuels acts as a trigger for people pound offish fillets or meat with a lit Spring traditionally features tle bone makes three servings. One foods. such as Sterno should remain lit under not to pay attention to what they are • Pan a platter or two yourself to circulate the chafing dishes, while cold salads mating," Posner said. many family gatherings that pound of boneless meat will make among your guests and encourage eating. four servings. Instead of a large beef should remain iced, Patsalis said For Luciano DelSignore. owner of you ran serve signature sal • Hav* a 'Quiet code* to signal vegetarian ads, such an Salad Nicoise. roast, buy a thick steak, roll and tie friends wtwch horsd'oeuvresthey can eat. Patsalis likes to prepare-.casserole Fonte d'Amore restaurant and Laurel for routing. (Garnish those platters wtth watercress, dishes and salads for parties For exam Manor Banquet and Conference Center Monterey Jack and cheddar for instance), ple, she prepared baklava weeks ago in Livonia, springtime represents ;». cheeses are combined with • Mftkeitft-eah • If you expect more than 10 guests, ask a that she pulled out of the freezer for a great time of year for parties, whether it red potatoes, green beans, When you buy fresh cabbage, cauli friend to sssist with refills, recent gathering in a baby or wedding shower or gradua hard-cooked eggs, Boston or flower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, • Gradually increase the suppfy of food as Hosts should not forget fruits on their tion. leaf lettuce, canned white ths setty grows during the evening cut off or separate enough for one ' menus. Soon new items will fill store "It's just the weather at this time of alhacore tuna and nicoise • For long parties or large buffets, offer a year' he ssid "Trie flowers are bloom meal, cover and refrigerate the shelves, including apricots, plums and olives i Photo above > If you remainder to cook within a day or smell sweet (try Lemon Meringue Bite* or nectarines — a break from the usual ing, it's getting warmer and people want have a brunch scheduled for Chocolate Csrenwi Olemonds}. apples we've seen the past several to get out two. Larger sise bags of froxea vegeta • tf yoe tolerate smokers, provide ashtrays bles are excellent for one or more per months "People an1 happy " Mothers Day, you can create and mate has. a Cheddar Breakfast Strata sons, pour out enough for one meal tort* EaSvrtMw^om "Now that we've had a global econo and return the rest to the freeser. my, we have produce year-round, and St'v rrcif.res msule Taslr, for \<>ur family or guests. Leftover* can be a problem when cooking for one. Many recipes can be made in full amounts and leftovers reheated far several days. Freeae left over meat and casseroles in individu- ala containers for convenient cooking Grapes are glorious in this cookbook later Stir a few tablespoons of sour 1 cream into heated leftover gravy to BY KEN AfiRAMCZriC States in the late 1 asaassasssaaal •aasMMstaM >mrm^^^ mmt •v ^*mmm^mm>mmmmim*mmmmmmmmmm 02' The Ob$crvcr A Eccentric/ SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2000 Home Senso from page Dl Basil sharpens vegetables itt gravy for a new tasty treat. Hints of mint, anise and pep oil vanishes rapidly when Herbs and spices offer a low- • If you don't «nj*y per come to mind with the exposed to heat, it's best to use sodium way to seaaon and makes •fltlufj solo, Invito it sharp, refreshing flavor of baail,. only a little basil during cooking, then add more at the very last ordinary food taste extraordi Mttt4 of Ml0rt>or ov#r a favorite seasoning for Italian nary, foods and many other ethnic minute to a dish>, «1 WMitim on a rt)t> cuisines. The aromatic leaves of Preparing extra is a good way WARM ITAUAH SAUO to always have food "ready to this healthful herb can be used go." Rice, potato or pasta can be with fresh and cooked vegeta 3 medium tomatoes, cut into frozen for use later. When there ble^ in salads, in soups and thin wedges is a night when you are just too breads, and for seasoning vine 1 small red oniOn, thinly tired or too rushed to cook, have on the plate. Whether you are gars and oils. sliced some homemade dinners made cooking for one, two or 10, food Native to India, basil reached - 1 roasted red pepper, cut' from leftovers ready to tastes better if it looks good. the Mediterranean region in • into thin strips ancient times, Basil inherits its microwave. •..'.'•. Eating alone doesn't have to 10 pitted black olives, sliced. mean you're eating poorly. name from the Greek word for If you don't enjoy eating solo, 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dress invite a friend or neighbor over Lois M. Thieleke of Birming king, and in France it is still ham is an Extension Home known as -l'herbe royale." The ing : at mealtime on a regular basis. '4 whole grain rolls or 81 tal- Create interest in meals by Economist for thfi Michigan warming properties of basil were : using attractive placemats or State University Extension — prized as a remedy for coughs, ian bread slices trays. Choose a pleasant spot to Oakland County. For answers to sore throats and head colds. 1/4 cup shredded reduced- eat, perhaps by a window. Pay food questions, call the hot line Perhaps best known as a basic ', fat moziarella attention to how the food looks (248)858-0904. ingredient in Italian pesto, as 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil well as tfie related pistou of southern France, basil combines Preheat the broiler. In a medi well with garlic and olive oil. um bowl, combine tomatoes, The herb has a natural affinity onion, red pepper and olives. Add ./# with tomatoes and is sensational dressing; toss well to coat. Let in pepper, zucchini and eggplant stand for 20 minutes. Spoon toma dishes, as well as recipes for to mixture evenly onto rolls. Place pastaf potatoes, beans, rice and sandwiches on a baking sheet. 't' ~\ *! Versatile basil: The aromatic leaves of this healthful other grains. Basil is also a pop Sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil, 4 herb can be used with fresh and cooked vegetables, ular herb in Thai cooking and is inches from heat, until cheese in salads, soups and breads, and for seasoning vine used in curries, stir-fries, fish melw and edges of rolls are gold gars and oils. This Warm Italian Salad features and chicken dishes. en, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately. t] wtf^y^vra^vptf basil and tomatoes, a natural mix for the herb and Tearing rather than chopping vegetable. the leaves helps bring out basil's Recipe courtesy of the American flavor. Since the aromatic basil Institute for Cancer Research. Don't Miss Our Bigg&st Grapes can be used for meals, salads Fix a dish 5 POUND MEAT SALE Here are recipes from "Glorious Grapes and WARM BACON-SPINACH SALAD WITH GRAPES Sale Starts Monday, MAY 1st at 9:00 a.m. Other Fabulous Fruit Recipes" by Barbara Bur- ' 1 large bunch spinach, washed and stemmed (8 that's special: man. See related story on Taste front. cups packed) 6 slices bacon French toast LIME AND HONEY-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH 1 small red onion BY THE ASSOCIATED. PRESS GRAPES .2 cloves garlic, minced A family breakfast or : 6 assorted chicken pieces (legs and breasts) 1/4 cup olive oil brunch is a relaxed time to Grated rind and juice of one large lirne 2. tablespoons cider vinegar savor at weekends, a time to cook up something rather 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper special. 1 cup black grapes, halved and seeded Honey Custard French 2 cups black grapes (halved and seeded) 3/4 cup aged cheddar cheese, cut into small Toast will serve 6, but can L/4 cup honey cubes still be prepared in about 25 1/4 cup soy sauce Salt and black pepper minutes - ana will probably 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Place spinach in a large salad bowl and act aside. be eaten up in even less time. The toast is flavored Place chicken pieces in a large non-reactive bowl. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Place on paper towels to drain. When cool, with a touch of cinnamon Combine lime rind, juice and garlic. Pour mixture and a sprinkling of chopped crumble and reserve. Drain all but one tablespoon of over chicken and let marinate in refrigerator for one pecans, bacon drippings from skillet. hour, or overnight. HONEY CUSTARD Return skillet to heat and add onion and garlic. Arrange chicken pieces in large shallow roasting FRENCH TOAST pan or dish in a single layer, Season with salt and Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened; pepper to taste. Roast, uncovered, in a 375* F oven for Remove from heat. 1/2 cup honey 46 minutes. Remove chicken from oven and pour off Combine oil, vinegar and mustard until smooth. 1 cup miik pan juices. Add grapes to dish. Add to skillet and return to heat. Cook, stirring, until 6 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons cinna Combine honey and soy sauce. Spoon sauce over almost boiling. Immediately pour over spinach and mon chicken pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds. toss. 1/8 teaspoon salt Return to oven, basting occasionally with sauce for 1¾ Add grapes, reserved bacon bits and cheddar cubes. minutes more, or until chicken is nicely glazed. Season with salt, if necessary, and generous amount 12 slices French bread, Makes 6 servings. of pepper to taste, Gently toss. Divide among salad each 3/4-inch thick plates and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Butter Honey and toasted pecan pieces for garnish, as desired from page Dl In a large bowl, beat togeth Grapes er honey, milk, eggs, cinna mon and salt. Dip bread slices jer. "It's the only way to get freshly such as cancer and heart disease. chicken is marinated overnight in lime in egg mixture, turning to . picked grapes in the wintertime," said Researchers are studying grapes for rind, juice and garlic, then the chicken coat; Barbara Burman, spokeswoman ror their navonoids, namely proantho- is baked. Arter 4o minutes, grapes are Melt a little butter in a the grower. cyenidin, reported to be at least 20 added with a honey and soy sauce and large skillet over medium heat Grapes glorified times more potent an antioxidant that sesame seeds, and the dish is baked for and brown soaked slices, turn vitamins C or E, according to the cook 15 more minutes. ing once to brown -second side. Burman has written "Glorious book. Others include a Warm Bacon- Grapes and Other Fabulous Fruit' Grapes contain vitamin C, potassi Spinach Salad with Grapes and a Serve with additional honey Recipes' to extol the virtues of^apes. um, and iron. Grape Creme Brulee, Burman likes the and sprinkle With pecans, as "Dark grapes contain a host of vita- Burman said she loves to cook, cre salad for lunch. desired. Makes 6 servings. nuns and minerals," Burman said. Pur ating the cookbook after looking Nutritional information per ple and black grapes contain antioxi through her collection of recipes. 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St'NiJAY, Al'Kli. 30, 2000 03 These recipes celebrate spring Salads, breakfast dish enhanced with cheese See related story Taste front. 2 cups onion, chopped fine SALAD Nicotic tt&lad. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and Toula Patsalis, co-owner of Kitchen Glamor 2 pounds ground round 4 medium potatoes drizzle remaining 1/4 cup dreeing over salads stores with her husband Chris, likes appetizers, 1 cup uncooked rice . . 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2- Serve with freshly ground pepper, if desirud. salads and casseroles for spring gatherings. 1 12-ounce can crushed tomatoes ' inch pieces These recipes are from The Joy of Greek Cook 1/2 cup fresh dill 1 hard-cooked egg, quartered CHEDOA* BREAKFAST STRATA ing with an American Accent" 6 cups pacKed torn Boston or leaf lettuce "Salads should be prepared the day before, 1 tablespoon Salt 6 slices whole wheat bread adding the dressing at the last minute,'' Patealis 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 cups Sa/gsnto Salad Creations with 1/2 pound bacofi, cut into 1-inch pieces said. Casseroles can be made and frozen for up to 1 large head cabbage Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, 8 ounces, fresh muihrooma, sliced three weeks, Defrost two days, before in the refrig 1 teaspoon salt divided 1 cup chopped broccoli florets 1/2 cup ttallanor red wine vinaigrette salad erator and warm, if desired, in a 300° F oven for 25 In a large pan, mix olive oil and vegetable oil. Add 1 teaspoon thyme dressing, divided to 30 minutes. 2 cloves of garlic and 2 cups onion; saute on medium- 4 eggs' Also Gail Posner, a dietitian from Healthy Ways 2 teaspoons, Dijon mustard • high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Add 2 pounds of 2 cups milk • Nutrition Counseling in West Bloomfield, pitches 1 can (6 1/2 ounce) white albacore tuna in ground beef, crumbled irusmall pieces; brown well. ,". 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sayce in with a gazpacho recipe, which she says tastes Add 1 cup uncooked rice and stir in. water, drained, broken into chunks "even better" the next day after it is prepared. 1 cup (4 ounces) mild cheddar cheese, shred-. Add 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup fresh dill, 1 12 nicoise or calamata olives The following recipes can be used for spring tablespoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Mix together '.• ded'•' •-•'•••'''•'•''.'. entertaining or early summer gatherings: •' . • * Scrub potatoes, but do not dry them. Place Wet 1/2 cup|2 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese well, then cook over medium low heat for 20 to 25 potatoes in an 8-inch square baking dUh or minutes. , Arrange"bread in bpfcfcom of lightly greased 13- THREE-PEPPER PASTA WITH GRATED FONTENELLA microwave-safe casserole. Co^er with vented plas- . While filling is cooking, remove the core of the cab tic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minuter. Add by-9 inch baking dish. Cook bacon in skillet on AND PARMESEAWO CHEESE bage so that the leaves can be removed easily. Steam green beans to potatoes in dish; cover with vented mediunvhigh heat until browned; drain on paper 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained cabbage in large pot of water with 1/4 teaspoon salt. plastic wrap. Microwave at high for 4 or 5 minutes t*;wel. Place evenly on bread. 1 green pepper, sliced thin lengthwise After steaming for about 10 minutes, the leaves until vegetables are tender. Transfer to sink and should be ready to be removed. Cover and repeat In same skillet, cuok mushrtKjms alwut 3 min 1 red pepper, sliced thin lengthwise fill with cold water. Drain water and fill again until cabbage leaves are too small to Use. utes on medium heat; drain. Layer mushrooms 1 yellow pepper, slice thin lengthwise with cold water to stop cooking and cool the veg Place filling in center oCcabbage leaves and shape etables. Let stand while preparing salad. over bacon. Add broccoli and -sprinkle .with thyme. 3 leeks, washed, trimmed and sliced thin into rolls by folding side in and rolling from bottom. In large bowl, combine lettuce and 1 cup cheese. In medium minting bowl, combine eggs, milk and 2 cloves garlic, chopped Place in large pot (4 quarts) in layers then top with 1 Combine dressing and mustard. Add 1/4 cup of the Worcestershire sauce. Pour evenly over vegeta 1/4 cup olive oil cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt bles. Sprinkle cheeses on top. Bake at 350* F 35 to and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Pour this over cabbage rolls. dressing to lettuce mixture; toss well. Arrange on 4 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Shake the pot so sauce flows to bottom of it. Bring four serving plates. Top with tuna and olives. 1/4 teaspoon salt cabbage rolls to boil, then turn heat down to medium Drain vegetables. Cut potatoes into quarters; Serves 8. Fresh ground pepper low to cook for one hour until cabbage rolls are ten arrange around edges of salad. Arrange green See.related story and photos on TaJit* front, 1/4 teaspoon ground fenriet der. Serves 8 to 10. beans aver salads. Chop egg and sprinkle over Recipes courtesy of Sprgento Food*. 1 tablespoon.oregano Recipe courtesy of Toula Patsalis. 1/4'pound imported Parmesan cheese, grated • 1/4 pound imported Ponteriella cheese, grated QAZPACHQ In a large skillet, saute leeks over gentle heat until 6 cups tomato juice cooked, about five minutes: Add sliced peppers and . 5 beef bouliion cubes, dissolved in a little water Old iUorld cLintcrlniru Viilkigc presents increase heat, stirring until well incorporated; 2 (2^ounce) cans of tomatoes, chopped with Reduce heat the medium and cook, stirring occasion juice. ally, until peppers are almost soft. 3 medium cucumbers, seeds removed, then. Sharing the Spirit Add chopped garlic, basil, salt, pepper, fennel arid Spring Bear Days cucumbers chopped • . Exclusive Seraphim Angel Event oregario'. Stir and cook for four minutes or so. Toss 4 medium onions, chopped May 6 & 7 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM pepper mixture into spaghetti in a large pasta bowl 8 stalks celery, chopped Our spring lines are here! and toss until incorporated. Mix Fontenella and May 6,2000 - 'lObdOAM to 530PM • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons wine vinegar CXm't wait to *ddto your Parmesan cheeses and sprinkle over top. Serve. Don't miss your 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce collection,. we h*ve Recipe courtesy ofToula Patsalis. everything in stock. Stop by chance for this limited Red pepper sauce (to taste) the village and meet award edition angel. With Parmesan cheese (to garnish) winning Ganz-rj^artists this purchase we vyili STUFFED CABBAGE ROUS Combine all ingredients except garnish. Refriger Lorrainv Chien and include a limited 1/4 cup vegetable oil ate for several hours. Serve with garnish on top. Carol Korby. WearehosKng 1/4 cup olive oil. 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