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IN THE PAPER man Dancers: Jennifer TODAY Vinson, 4, ofWest* Ill Donation: VFW JPpst 3S23 dances raises $2,649 for the with "The state's proposed Vietnam:^ Spoon memorial in LcmsingjM Man," Jim Cruise^ from COUNTY NEWS Grand Rapids Jail mlllage: Alihough who is western Wayne County dressedin leaders aren't completely the part of a hillbilly, • The Wayrie-Westland -¾¾ pleased with the millage, school board elected for a . some are taking a wait- one-year term at its annual arid-see attitude and cctu- Squirt, at organizational meeting the Per Monday night. tiously support ity while forming others remain Arts Pavil Without a single opposed/A7 ion behind round of consensus vot the West- ing, the Wayne-West- land land school board elect-! ed its slate of officers' COMMUNITY LIFE library. for a. one-year term at Behind its annual organiza Wheel adventure: Jeff (left) is tional meeting Monday night. Ashley Trustee David Cox is president; Martusand Aaron Zima Gatesy, 7 trustee Robin Moore is vice president; are spending their sum 112 of Martha Pitseribarger remains secre tary; and David James remains.trea mer bicycling a northern Westland surer. route from Seattle^ Wash:, as Billy This indicates we don't have a rub to New York City in hopes Bart. The ber-stamp board," said Cox of the of raising money for the event is mixed voting pattern. He was elected sponsored president on a 5-2 vote of the board. Multiple Sclerosis Foun- Cox, a former Westland city council dation./Bi, by West- man, is beginning his third year with land Com the board. munity Cox said "no one lobbied for points" Founda in this year's election of officers. He ENTERTAINMENT tion, West- acknowledged; the different points of view of the new board. "I look forward land Parks to those disagreements. People recog Jazz: Birmingham Jazz and Recre nize checks and balances." . iest, Thursday-Saturday, ation and He said the district has moved out of July23 25showcases in part by crisis management arid into a period homegrown theFriends "where we can do some good for 1¾¾ of the schools." Working oh the school bo'aro musicians., is the most important. woirk ih the com Library. munity, he said. "Everything goes from Movies: DirectorTheresa Connelly weathers contro Please see OFFICERS, A4 versy over her debut film, "Polish Wedding,". opening Friday.,
AT HOME sex Bloomln' success: Gar minors dens in Birmingham, A 52-year-old Westland man has been, charged with five counts of first- Livonia andRedfqrd fea degree and three counts of third-degree ture dazzling displays of criminal sexual conduct with minors 15 years of age and younger. living epl6r./D& Michael Albert Henisse was arraigned in out-county district court Sunday by 24th District Court Judge REAL ESTATE Family fun! At left, Heidi Staudenbaur and daugh Michael Russell. Bond was set at $1 ter tessie, 2 112 of Westland get in volved with the million. Spoon Man show. Above, The Spoon Man, Jim A preliminary exam is set for 9 a.m. Starting but:; There are Cruise, plays the spoons on the head of Jack Thursday, July 23, at the 18th District lots of things to do when Court before Judge Gail McKnight. Six Hoover, 3, as his parents Pat, Suzy and brother, witnesses have been summoned to you move to your first Max, 8 months old from Livonia, watch. apartment. /Fl Please see CHARQE3, A2 INDEX • Obituaries A6 for blind • Opinion—w- _ A12,ia 'TQDHS • Classified Index F6 £f-iUsi i Monday's grand opening of the or family, but some came by puhlic limitMioni:This; in eludes individuals- Autos Macqu' It l newly relocated Wayne County. transportation. Public accessibility was who are unable to hold or turn pages of one of the main reasons the library print books. . . Home & Service \ JS Regional Library for the Blind and m Physically Handicapped on Michigan moved from its former location On Van The library houses 15,000 volumes. Jobs HI Avenue cast of Merriman had all the Born and Venoy roads in Wayne. Besides recorded best sellers, myster makings of a summertime picnic - "I love this library. It does such, won ies, biographies, science fiction, poetry, Crossword G2 PiTrrter Michigan • Sports CI r Gitovjpod /Avenue ' sunshine, music, box lunches and derful things for the blind," said Anne humor, Westerns and thrillers, the 1 H plenty of speeches by officials. Wheatley of Detroit, a patron since library lends large-print books and • Community Life Bl New »lte for Wayne io«l 1931, when she was 10 years old. descriptive videos, which are films with County Regional library 1*. But most of all, it had lots of faithful • Entertainment El "Some people have nothing but the the action described aloud. for the Wind end V4fi8 Newsroom: 734-9*3-2104 NewsfOomFax: 734-591*7279 Red Wing autographs About 4,000. U.S. families host international stu dents each year in tho program. E-ma//.tJ«chm»ntoe.hom*comm.n«t Detroit Red Wing Jamie Macoun will bo in Center Nightllne/Sporis: 7.34-953-2104 Court at Westland Shopping Center 1-3 p.m. Satur Credit rating Reader Comment Line: 734-953-2042 day, July 25. Standard & Poor's recently assigned its single A Cidtsifted Advertising: 73A-B914m Tickets, which aro limited, must be bought at Fan welcome a now "son" in August - Satoshi Masuda, a Zone prior to the event. Each ticket is $15 and Youth For Understanding International Exchange minus rating to West land's water and sewer system Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 revenue bonds series 199ft dated June 1, 1998, due includes one autographed photograph or item. student from Japan. Home Delivery: 734-6910500 1 Satoshi, who will be a student at Wayne Memorial April 1, 1999-2018. The bonds were sold July C, The line will start outside of Lot No. 9 at Hudson's 1998. According to the report the rating reflects: package pickup area off of Central City Parkway, High School in Wayne, will live with the Masters family for an academic year. • A diverse local economy; For more information, call Fan Zone at (734) 762- ;. •.Reasonable/water and sower rates; and 9618,1 .;; ,,.... Ho will participate in nil family activities from vacations to household chores to.help him learn • Satisfactory financial position and performance, about U.S. culture. despite a water main break resulting in $1.2 million Hosttog^tudent- - - ~YmTth-Por-lJnderstwuhngr-eHt^hli^hpd-in 1951, is ilLJ£lLa^s_jvn^nsm;yjicejpayinejits^which caused "^IpfTmd MrW Daniel. Masters of Westland will JY_}\onp rpfit in te r nationai,£*?•'Vftn6G o r fra n i z a t i o n. debt service to drop for fiscarT99TT 63174 WPtW). The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 Blood drive from page Al honoring teen s appear. . release a photo of Henisse and 'According to court documents, pertinent information Friday exceeds goal the alleged incidents took place morning "because we need the between Feb. 1 and July 5 of this help of the media and the pub-. year. There, was no indication of He.'; /,/V-V,.;- .;..-:.'.,.. Monday's blood drive in memo Wliere they took place. Henisse First-degree- criminal sexual ry of a Weatland teenager who lives on Woodview, between Conduct is a felony offense that died in an accident was ia suc cess. •;-:..' A^ayne and Newburgh in the involves sexual penetration with a not Central City Parkway area. minors under the.age of 13. It The goal of 70 Pi^ «W > Westland police are not releas carries a possible life term. only met, but surpassed, as 87 ing any information at this time. Third-degree criminal sexual pints were collected, according to They have' scheduled.a press -conduct is a felony offense Mandy Long, a senior at John conference at 10 a;'m. Friday involving sexual penetration Glenn High School and coordina with investigating officer Sgt. with minors; 13 to 15 years of tor of the blood drive, which was Michael Terry present. age. It carries a possible 15-year held at VFW Harris-Kehrer Post 3323 on Wayne jRdad south of ' "We have an obligation to pre prison term. .;. ; serve this man's Tights^ and we Court documents indicate \that Cherry Hill; ; * have an obligation to the public Henisse worked at Win Stuff Inc. "We ran out of bagSj" and sev I and the Constitution of the Unit in Westland. When"contacted, eral potential donors were ed States," said Deputy Chief the manager refused to comment turned away, she said. liennis Hayes. other than saying Win Stuff is "I'm very happy with the Hayes said the police will "just a vending company.'' turnouti" she said. i Long organized the drive, Which honored the memory of John Robert Lee Anusayage, a Got a traffic secret? Gall us popular John Glenn High School track team member who died in . This summer's construction you if you have .any suggestions a car accident Dec; 18 at age 17. season is in full swing. you would like to share with Most of the donors Monday While cement and excavation other readers on car travel, were students, Long said Many contractors reap the benefits of alternative routes to work or dif parents of students also came, Michigan's need for road ferent routes to take on vacation. she said. : improvements, motorists still Give Ken Abramczyk a call at Also, 18 of the donors were face construction delays on'IV (734)953-2112, fax him at (734) first time donors, she said. 275, M-14, Seven Mile Road and 591-7279 or e-mail at kabram- Long, who coordinates blood other roads and freeways [email protected] with clrives as part of the John Glenn • throughout the state. The your suggestions and comments. student council, said she got the Observer would like to hear from idea for Monday's drive after she heard about the critical shortage of blood donations in southeast Michigan. There's an emergency appeal . ; .. (USPSW3-530) . PuMsfwd evwy Surylay irxl Thursday by Otoervtr & Ece^rio* Newspaper* 362S1 Schoolcraft, Uvonta, Ml for blood donations right how, 481S0. Periodical postig* p»W «1 Uvorta. Ml 4S151. AMctU t» rri*a (tubscripfion, tfong* oJ « STLrKlft Pfumblng, Heating & Cooling. Inc; V *SYN0PSIS OF MINUTES Approval to Purchase Computers for Grant: Motion by Lessard and Commercial & Industrial Construction ; BOARD OF EDUCATION Morgan that the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School • Commercial & Residential Service District authorize the purchase of 38 Power Macintosh G3 All-One Systenia Liyonia Public Schools from Apple Computer, Inc., for Grant Elementary School for a total price,of WESTLAND 734-729-1300 • PINCKNEY 734-878-3434 15125Farmington Road $56,962. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: June 22,1998 ^ 'None. '.'••;.• ' ••' ,.' ' .:.' "'• Approval to Purchase Computers for SHS: Motion by Timmons and Nay *The following ia a summary, in synopsis form, of the Board of Edjucation's that the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School District READER SERVICE LINES regular meeting of June 22,1998; the full text of the minutes is on file in the authorize the.purchase of 24 IBM GL computers and 24 G51 monitors from Office, of the Superintendent, 15126. Farmington Road, Livonia, and in the Computer City for Stevenson High School for a total price of $32,292. Ayes: principal's office of each school, and is available on request. . Kokenakes, Lessard^Morgan, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. •, «Observer Newsroom E-Mail President Kokenakes convened the meeting at 7:04 p;nv, in the Board Room, Retirements: The Board unanimously adopted resolutions of appreciation •;'* . I « , ^--- I , ^-. i~ . ^ ' . .' ^ -r- .—- . _, ; *~ — 15125 Farmington Road, "Livonia. Present: Frank Kokenakes, Daniel for the following retiring employees: Carol Balogh, Leah Bisel, Annmarie I> Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions lo stories, letters to the editor Lessard, Joanne Morgan, Diahne Nayi Kenneth Timmons, James Watters, Deering, Sally Loughrin, Georgana Popoff, Roberta Sedestrom, and I'', or makegeneral comments to anymember of ournews staff through E-Mail Absent: Patrick Nalley." Beverley Shafer. I via the Internet atthefotlovying address: Recognition of SHS Girls Soccer Team: Fred Price, assistant director of Resignations: The Board accepted resignations for Rhoda Boyer, Laura instruction, recognized the Stevenson High School Girls Soccer Team for Cerretani, and Neil Couturier, effective 6/11798. \ nevvsrbom©oeonlinevcbm. winning back-to-back the Class A Soccer Championship for the state of : Horne>jrier734-953^2020 Michigan 1998. Coach Kimble recognized each team member for. their soccer Teachers for Approval: Motion by Waiters>nd Lessard that the Board of achievements along with their academic achieverhentslPre.sident Kokenakes Education accept the recommendation of the superintendent and offer ^VOpen houses and nevydevelopments in your area. read the resolution honoring the Stevenson High School Girls Soccer Team employment for the 1998-99 school year to the following: Angela Abbott, that was adopted unanimously by the Board of Education; v Claudia (Silverman) Billings, Molly Evans, Matthew Fryer, Megan .'...> Free real Ktatejemina)jnformation. , •".. Holmberg, Brenda Kelly, Pamela Konjarevich, Kathleen Larabeli, J > Current mortgage rates,' Recess; President Kokenakes recessed the meeting at 7:18 p.m. arid Joyce Mautone, KJmberly Moser, Deborah Nairne, Linda Ort, Brian reconvened the the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Osterland, Karen Lynn Reed, Jeremy Rheault, John Santi, James /Classified After Hours; 734-591-0900 Consent Agenda: Motion.by Lessard and Morgan that the following consent Schettenhelm, Kristin Waters^ Pamela Wright, and Rosemarle agenda items be approved as recommended by the superintendent: TV-A- Wywrbt. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard,'Morgan, Nay, Tammoris, Watters. Nays: ;> Placeclassified ads at your, convenience. • : Minutes and Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1998; VI.D Move vNorieV; .'.,•/;••_.;';"'/.',. '.••..••';"'''•'•'•'• ' '•.'•.'••• ''"••"••/-: Circulation Pepartmentr 734-591-0500 thatthe Board of Education purchase the following textbooks for secondary Elementary School Principal Appointments: Motion by Watters and courses: Geo and Bio Science, Geophysical B and Biophysical B, Lessard that* the Board of Education accept the. recommendation of the - > If you have a question about homedelivery or ifyou did notreceive your Integrated Science 1 & 2 for $74,919.15; Earth Science, Geophysical A, superintenderit and appoint Cynthia Scott and Ernest Terry to the positions1 and Geophysical Science for $58,779; Introduction to Biology and .•";•• paper, please calI one of our customer service representatives during the of elementary school principal effective August 17, 1998: Ayes: Kokenakes, Biology for $22,295.46; Chemistry and Introduction to Chemistry for Lessard, Morgan, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: None, •'< following hours:. •, $40,221,18; U.S. History American Backgrounds for $14,556.64; Discrete y: Sunday: 8 a.rri^-Noon Mathematlcs-MSC for $2,310; Constamera Mathematics for $11,812.50; Superintendent's Contract: Motion by Timmons and Morgan that Dr. Watson's employment contract be amended to provide two additional years ;. Monday through Friday: : and Criminal Justice for $2,400. VIA Move that general fund check nos. .300174 through 300780 in the amount of $1,81.2,470.26 be approved for terrriinating on June 30,2002. Further move that the president and secretary f 6:30 a.m. -5;3Q p.m.: payment. Also move that general fund wire transfers in the amount of" of the Board of Education be authorized to sign the amendment to Dr. $1,667,261.48 be approved. Also move that Building Improvement and Watson's employment corilract incorporating the changes approved in this Technology Fund check nos. 1892 through I895in the amount of $52,203.42 recommendation, including deleting the automobile allowance and adjusting O&E On-Line; 734.591.0903 , the Superintendent's compensation by $350.00 per month. Ayes: Kokenakes, be approved for payment/V1.B Move that the Board of Education authorize . Lessard^ Morgan, Nay, timmons, Watters. Nays: None, \> You can access On-line with just the low bid from All-Court Floors in the amount of $38,904.60 to refinish floors at Churchill High School, Emerson, Frost, and Holmes Middle.Schools. Reports from the Superintendent* Dr. Watson stated that he appreciated about any communications software . VI.C Move that.the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School the Board's support for renewing his contract for two additional years and - PC or Macintosh. Online users can: District a'dopt the budget amendment for the 1997-98 school year: General looks forward to a number of projects to accomplish in that time. He • Send and receive unlimited e-mail, : Schoolcraft Operating, Special Education, Milk and Lunch, Building Technology, Building announced that the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health arid • Access all features of the Internet—Telnet, .96j'ffisai. i arid Site, and Athletic, (The.line item budget amendment can be found in the Sports selected Livonia Public Schools as a recipient of the Silver Healthy sdcsscc&h 4339QH t official minutes.) VI.D Move that the Board of Education of the Livonia Workplace Award and thanked Fred Price for his work and appreciated Mary Gopher, WWW and mbreV Schoolcraft /Public Schools School District authorized the administration to continue our Pat Benoit's initiative for nominating our organization for this award. He- , • Read electronic editions of the the agreement with the Wayne-Westland Schools to provide alternative stated that Joanne French, DMS Departrneht, shared the Michigan Humane Observer & tccentric newspapers. programming for high school students. VI.E Move that the Board of Society newsletter article in which 5th grade studenta from Cass Elementary Education acknowledge receipt of the results of the canvass of the June 8, School collected dog and cat food and toys along with a cash donation for the • Chat with users across town or across the •*4<** country. regular schooPboard election for Livonia Public Schools, which was certified Michigan Humane Society. Dr. Watson Introduced the video which was a unanimously by the Board of Canvassers at a meeting on Juno 11,1998. VI.F overview of videos for the 1997-98 Bchool year performed by Riley Middle • To begin your On-Line exploration, call 734- Move that the Board of Education authorize the low bid of $581,284.50 from School 8th graders. 591-0903 with your computer modem. At I 4 Cadillac Asphalt for repairs and improvements at eight (8) schoohsites. Ayes: Dr. Watson also expressed appreciation to the elementary principals that the login prompt, type: new. At the £:>-.• Pfrrrftuth Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nay,Timmons, Watters, Nays: None were in attendance in support of the newly appointed principals that evening. password prompt, press your enter key, At Glft-Coolidge PTA: Motion by Morgan arid Nay that the Board of Education • He also wanted to thank Karen Winters, principal of Garfield, for her support the key prompt, type: 9508. accept the gracious gift of $11,188.91 from the Coolidgo PTA for the purchase while two of her staff people leave her building for promotion. Ho also of equipment, books, and teaching materials. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, thanked those parents and staff members, that were on the screening On-Line Hotline: 734-953-2266 Morgan, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. commitlco for new candidates for the year. It was a big time commitment and a difficult job. Gift-Taylor PTAi Motion by Timmons and Watters that tho Board of •> If you need help, call the Online Hotline at the number above. •Education nccopt the gracious gift of $20,000 from the Taylor ITA for the Annual Organization Mcctingi Motion by Morgan and Lessard that the purchase of a playground structure for tho east playground of Taylor Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School District hold its Photo Reprints; 734-591-0500 Elementary School. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nay, Timmons, annual organisational meeting on Monday, July 6,1998 at 7 p.m. in the Board Walters! Naya: None. • meeting room, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia; further, that a regular Board > Order reprints of pictures that have been taken by our staff photographers: meeting be held following the organizational meeting. Ayes: Kokenakes, • Provide the publication date, /Mge number, and description of the picture, MHSAA Memberships Motion by Morgan and Nay that the Board of Lesshrd, Morgan, Nay, Timmons, Walters. Nays: None. 'which must have been published within the past 6 months. ' Education of the Livonia Public Schools adopt the attached resolutioiywtiich authorizes membership in tho Michigan High School Athletic Association for Hearing from Board Members: The Board members discussed the • $20 (or the first print, $7.S0 for each additional print paid in advance the 1998-99 school years. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nay, Timmons, following topics: high school graduations, congratulated SHS Girls Soccer (checker credit card). Walters. Nays: None. Team on their state championship, end of the year DARE graduations, congratulated the newly appointed principals and teachers, thanked the THE Approval of Bus Purchases Motion by Nay arid I,cs*nrd that the Board of PTAs for Iheir continued support, and invited everyone to Ms. Morgan's Education approve the purchase of a Thomns 78 passenger school bus in the swearing in ceremony on July 6,1998. amount of $62,879. Ay*s: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nay, Timmons, Waiters. Nays: None, .•!....'_ Adjournment: Motion hy Timmons and Lessard that the regular meeting of Jiine 22, 1998 be adjourned. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard,. Morgan, Nay, r; .--.-¥7 n- tTVTTT*i»i Approval of Tor? Mower; Motion by Walters and Timmons that tho Board Tirhmoris, Watters, Nays: None. Qf EducaUonauthorizc tho purchase of oho Toro Grounds master, 680D, Model imCmrtl Mr Kokeriake* adjourned the meeting at 8 45 pm ' (tctlboce No. 36Mlrfrom Spartan DiJIUr ibuters for a tolai arjio^nlef^fio^Av^ ^ Aw»rd ' t&HL Kokenakes, lessard, Mprgah, Nay.Timmons, Walters, Nays: None.. PuMuh. July IS, 199* " , r — ... V-—r,-> t HVU'» I V "p'i • ••' *S1MU *>w »• • • » 'i/ie O&se/wr & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998 (W)A3, By tho books; Amanda Gretka, 91/2 Geft) of Dearborn Heights tries to read the large printed books at the grand open ing of the Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physi cally Hand icapped Monday. Her mother Pat (right), Grand opening: Patsy Mikolajczyk (left) of Detroit helps* father Dave her friend Anne Whecitley of Detroit at the grand open:•' and brother ing of the Wayne County Regional Library for the David, 7 Blind and Physically Handicapped Monday They were (both not touring the many books on tape (background). Wheat- pictured) ley has been a member of the library since 1931. In \ attended. photo below, Sue and George lllingworthof Redford,/'•' library pa irons, joined the grand opening. -;-., i from page A1 a'. <>e-S,: '^rt-r, v; • How to apply Congress in 1931, the U.S. Postal Service sends all materials, including playback machines, to the Kismi blind free of charge. Wheatley, who once served as chairman of the t to use library's advisory board, recalled a high school essay she wrote on the United States. Her essay The staff of the Wayne County Regional' reflected her feelings about the Wayne County ; %ja'VvU ft*:->••''., :r •-..._._._,.. ,: Library for the Blind and Physically Haridi Library for the Blind, and she retains those senti capped will send applications for enrollment ments to this day. in the program to residents who request them. "I'm glad I'm in America because of the things Residents who are visually or physically dis- • that make it possible for me to learn." abled must have the completed application Lucia Papa, Wheatley's sister, also attended the signed by a certifying authority: a doctor,- grand opening. Like her sister, she enjoys Gothic optometrist, visiting nurse, or counselor. Peo novels and is a fan of "Cooking Light" magazine. ple who are reading-disabled must have the*' She said Wheatley pushed her to read. "She'd say application signed by a doctor of medicine. V 'You can do it, you can do it.' There was no such Send completed applications to Wayne' word as'can't.'" County Regional Library for the Blind and;; Most of the library's 4,000 patrons receive mate Physically Handicapped, 30555 Michigan rials by. mail: However, for t^iose who visit oh site, Avenue, Westland, MI 48186-5310. the library provides reading assistance machinery, For additional information, call (734) 727-. like computers with screen 6hlargers, voice output 7300. ; arid print-outs in Braille. Both individuals and organizations, sucH as^ Nancy Simmons, one of the event speakers and schools and nursing homes, may enroll in then owner of Low Vision Solutions in Livonia, ran her Talking Book program- ' hand across a Kurzwell reader, ah instrument that scans printed material and reads it aloud. "It's limitless to what it can recognize. It will read everything back in phonetic speech. It can ' i. read foreign names," she said. Ray Roberson of Dearborn, a former Detroit music teacher counselor for the Michigan Commis sion for the Blind, was explaining a computer to Tyrone Hamilton of Detroit. "What they need to do is have classes out here and teach you," said Roberson. Applause: Carol and Marion Cable of Hamilton, a professional keyboard player, said Garden City attended the grand opening he uses the library's service regularly. "Talking books, tapes, study guides - Tread all kinds of of the Wayne County Regional Library books." for the Blind and Physically Handi Amanda Grelka of Dearborn Heights, 9, attend capped Monday. ed the grand opening with her mother, Pat. The fourth grader has little sight and attends a special said almost became a hermit because of failing school in Lincoln Park. eyesight. Amanda loves to read, especially joke books; She "Not many people use it, but the people who do gets mostly A's in school, except for handwriting. use it-use it well," said McNamara. She gets.C's in that. "It seems to never change. I Simmons, a fornier social worker with retinitis don't think I should be graded in handwriting." ' pigmentosa, told the audience about her struggles; Her mother disagreed: "It is still important to as a college student trying to keep up with curricu have good handwriting." lum demands. The Library for the Blind enabled Amanda recently participated in "Braille Read her to graduate. ers are Leaders," a national reading program for "We don't have to stop using libraries, using ref the blind. She won honorable mention. "In the erence material and the best sellers that everyone whole United States," she said. else has access to." By mid-afternoon, most guests had gathered However, Wayne County Librarian Pat Klemans under outdoor tents for the dedication ceremonies. summed up the library's purpose when she told the They listened as Wayne County Executive Ed audience, "You are what we're all about." McNamara talked about his mother-in-law, who he ^W^r0^-' ^^^^^^^\m — _ _ 1 Sun ^^-spT ft ffc^-FuK-I^VJ.-" m rv C, tS S* reoiakle ftJVeiiMe ' Ctcri'in9 ^ ^ <*> »«it& » mf of oor ; • , ' 2¾^^^10 *t tApi-We ^eo from page At here/' /;; .. ."/-,.; .• said she was disappointed in the Robbins described herself as • Capping class size in grades received 20-percent less money, that significant loss before Pro 'New trustee Teresa Robbing, board's choice of president and "not shy and not afraid." She. kindergarten through three. the biggest cut in Michigan, posal A," said Baracy. who beat departing out school vice president. ; said her 18-year background as a BT Establishing a liaison, accordingto Baracy. Baracy said he looks forward board President Debra Fowlkes She supportedv trustee Ed customer service manager in a preferably a parent, between the He said he will "continue to to working "not only with the i\\ a recent board election, was ' Turner as president. Shq said ^Troy-based annuity company PTAand the school board., •;••.'•• revisit and analyze the feaisibili* new officers but the entire sworn in at the beginning of Turner has been present at will aid her in "finding but the • Developing-a strategic plan ty" of restoring the athletics and ^081^" for^^ the coming school Monday^s-briefmeeting,.__ . ,^-^^^ei y school function. problems, rolling up my sleeves' for the district; / other programs. " 7 iV year. **The board is still intact "She thanked everyone whoi.* f"He/, has shown his dedication, . and being part of the solution." • Creating an environment .Howeyer, money for athletics. and committed to moving the worked on her campaign, and He is retired and he has the time After the meeting, Cox, who 'Y here people feel more comfprt- comes from the general fund, district to the next level of expec said /it was an "exciting" time to to give". •,"' "••-•'• ,'..•< .,.- has three children in Westland ab'e talking about school build and Ve don't get much relief to tation." - . be on the school board. Cox is a Westland business schools, discussed his "wish list" ing issues." •••. ; , the general fund" in the recently Forriier vice president Mathew man and assistant to the mayor as board president: Baracy said; middle school ath passed $108!3 millibn.bond The focus of the district's Mi McCusker congratulated Rob- of Romulus. • Restoring athletic programs letics was just one of the prq- issue. That bond is for capital administration and the school bifts and said, !^bu need a men Robbins said she-supported to the middle schools. He will grams the district:cut after the improvements and technology, board always will be the tor. You have my phone num former school board Vice Presi ask Superintendent Greg Baracy passage of: ;• -al A. . not for operations, improvement of academics, said : Baracy. "Kids, come first, with a ber,* ;:,-. .;v;.;.:-.;' ','.} ':' /; dent Mathew M. McCusker for to convene a committee to study /With the ij>' of 1Q mills,;the "The bond will help to a cer After the meeting, Robbins the same reasons. the costs. Wayne-WestlanU schpol district tain degree, but it won't parallel couple of exclamation points." PICNIi? LUNCHEON exhibition table will include a white The Westland Chamber of Com ^••Bk^ tablecloth (skirting not provided) merce will hold a picnic luncheon and an opportunity to hold a door Excellence in Retirement Living! at noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the prize drawing and offer give Lions Pavilion in Central Cityv phombe aways. Packages available are: 8- ; Park.: ,;, , '•.•';"•..:.. 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The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998. , *Ai chiefs support county illage One year ago, Garden City reaching a compromise, the the owner of a $ 100,000 home Price and Kocsis served oh a expand a tethering programs out," Duggan said. .Police Chief pave Kocsis and chiefs now support the millage's With a taxable value of $50,000 jail millage committee as repre* Neither chief is certain how Duggan believes Wayne Coun-. \y,estland Police Chief Emery renewal. about $48 a year; sentattves of the Conference of the county's role as a central ty^ use of the Dickerson Facility ^rice criticized what they "We met with them several The proposal will allow Wayne Western Wayne, a legislative repository will work. Wayne is a large part of why major believed was Wayne County's times over several months, and County to use the funds for jail consortium of elected officials County Sheriff Robert Ficanp crime has declined in the county. '•Jack of jail space for misde- (Wayne County) agreed to a acquisition, construction or oper from 18 communities. The said the jail registry employees Felons are being locked up, imeanor prisoners from the sub four-year renewal (instead of ations, including misdemeanor Wayne County Association of are examining that issue. Which has amounted to a 12 per urban communities and rising 10)," Price said. They will con prisoners, juvenile incarceration Chiefs of Police also has Ficanp hopes the misde cent decline in crime in Wayne costs associated with housing tinue to work on expanding a or detention facilities. It also endorsed the niillage. meanant issue will be worked County, Duggan said, citing fig those prisoners in outcounty court tethering program and act funds adult penalty options, out. "You want to send out the ures from the Michigan State jails. as a repository for our prison such as work release, home Compromise right message that if you (com Police. That amounts to a 20 per They even went so far as to ers."', detention and community resti In exchange for the chiefs' sup mit a misdemeanor), something cent ayerage decline of felonies oppose the renewal of a county tution with at least one-tenth of port, the county's Department of will happen to you," Ficano said. in western Wayne County since jail millage to fund the Dicker- Aug. 4 ballot the mill used to acquire, build Community Justice and Wayne Mike Duggari, assistant county 1991, he said. Of those, Canton son Detention Facility in Hanv Voters will be asked on Aug. 4 and operate a juvenile offender County Sheriffs Department will executive, doesn't know whether showed a 13 percent decline; tramck. to renew the 0.95 mills for jail' work/training institution, seek cheaper outcounty facilities Wayne County will get a better Livonia, 19.6 percent; Redford, After months of discussions operations of the Dickerson facil The millage was approved by to house misdemeanor prisoners rate for communities, but offi with county officials and finally ity for four years. That will cost voters in 1988. and ordinance violators; and cials will try, he said. "We'll find Please see J AH, A7 Center , \ : - - opens fall registration The Learning Center at Madonna University is accept ing applications for fall term which begins Monday, Sept. 21. Enrollment is limited. 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Tw"n" rhVe7r^7mn2R-3H}0: M WESTLAND ACHIEVERS Diana LeBlanc of Westland has been offered a Science & Technology Scholarship. She is a senior at Madonna University., Several Westland residents' A 27-year-old Westland roan is Road when the incident occurred haye been offered Madonna Unir in critical condition as the result at about 3 a.m. Township Officer CANTON versity scholarships for the of a confrontatioi> at a Canton Leonard Schemanske said it's 1998-99 schcolyear. apartment complex early Friday unclear what caused the argu Christy Amthor was offered morning. ment but that,it lasted through "It fractured it like an a Livonia Jaycees scholarship, out the night. eggshell," he added* MiKe Belbisi suffered multiple Belbisi was lying in a pool of She is a junior in thelong-term .skull fractures after being hit by Belbisi was struck outsideof a his own blood when Canton care administration program. h ! either an ax handle or baseball second floor apartment near the Sharlisa Colston, a junior, bat, Canton police said; He was entrance. The original blow police arrived on the scene.. was offered a $2,750 Chrysler listed in critical condition at the caused a fracture to his skull, The 27-year-old was rushed to Minority Scholarship adminis University of Michigan.Hospital Schemanske said; St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia tered by the Michigan Colleges in Ann Arbor after the incident. Additional fractures were and later flown to U-.M. Foundation. To be selected, stu Belbisi was involved in an caused when Belbisi's head hit Schemanske said police were dents must pursue business or argument with several men at the cement outside the apart close to an arrest. teachingcareers. Stoneybrook Apartments on Joy ment. A charge of felonious assault Aaron Cortejs, a senior, was will be sought. Offered a $1,500. Latinos .de Livo Klmlna Moore Tonl Marie Ballanger nia Scholarship, which is award ed to student^ of Hispanic her high school students from • ticipants were selected in April itage. throughout Michigan who are by state review teams based ori<. Teresa McClung, a nursing gathering at Madonna Universi their interest and/or aptitude. ,^ VFW raises money for memorial sophomore, was offered a $1,386 ty in Liyonia. The teens, ages Dean's Scholarship renewal. 15-17, will be on campus for the Westland VFW Post 3323 tions and some community Michigan Department of Mili Erin Phillips, a senior man 1998 Summer Institute for the recently announced that its .grants." tary and Veterans Affairs, 611 agement student, was offered a Arts, Sciences and Technology Toni Marie Bellanger, 11,-65. membership has raised $2,649 However, the state is* several West Ottawa, 3rd Floor,* Lans $1,250 Livonia Heart sponsored by the Michigan State Westland has received the Presi for the state's proposed Vietnam pennies, dimes and dollars away ing, MI 48913 (1-800-492-2649). Fund/Sharon Jahns Scholarship. Board of Education. Kimina dent's Award for Educational memorial in Lansing. from its $2.5 million goal. Eber- As part of their penny-a-life cam Kelly Provost, a nursing Moore of Westland is participat Excellence from President Bill^ That's one dollar for every hart said $657,000 still needs to paign, the Michigan Vietnam junior, was offered a $6,336 ing in the Japanese language Clinton. A student at Lincoln ^ Michigan serviceman or woman be raised. Monument committee will send Presidential Scholarship renew and culture classes. A student at Elementary in the Wayne-West- who lost his or her.life. Eberhart, 62, served in Korea donors a star for every $26.49 al, ^.-0.:. Wayne Memorial, she is involved land school district, she is also in Westland resident Richard but had many friends who died donated. Roberto Vega, a junior, was in the National Honor Society, the Talented and .Gifted pro Ebefhart, the post's service offi in Vietnam. "My thoughts are VFW Post 3323, located at offered a $4,530 DeSeranno human relations committee and gram, a Drug Abuse Resistance cer and Wayne County captain their life ended at age 19. I think 3323 S. Wayne Road, will hold Scholarship. Japanese conversation club. Education program graduate, a for the Michigan Vietnam Monu about all the things I've done in an update session for county After high school, she plans to participant in the regional ment, said donations are start years and wonder about what captains and volunteers 9-il attend college and major in com spelling bee and has an "A" aver ing to pick up. "We're'.getting they would have done." a.m., Saturday, July 18. The A Westland resident is among puter science and business. Par- age. larger donations from corpora Donations can be made to the public is welcome. OBITUARIES LAURANNM.UNQ Surviving are: wife of 54 years, your A memorial service for Laurann Marianna; sons, David of Ohio, Ling of Westland will be 7 p.m. John of Farmington Hills, Mark on Monday, July 20, in John N. of Farmington Hills, Joseph of ^. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Livonia and Robert of Westland;- rtsslmiimjio^ifitft 1139 Inkster Road, between daughters, Diane Cresswell pf^ •> Ford Road and Cherry Hill. Romeo and Mary Lou SchiffmaVU' Mrs. Ling died July 12. of Farmington Hills; brother, ..'.''•' Surviving are: daughter, Marvin of Mississippi; sister, * Christine; parents, Vincent and ." June Myers of Springlake, Shirley Koster; brother, Christo Mich.; 14 grandchildren and four pher Koster; and sister, Lisa Sei- great-grandchildren. bold. Memorials may be made in the form of Mass Cards. 1 LOUIS J. BRIGHTON A funeral Mass for Louis CONNIE pons Brighton, 76; of Farmington Funeral services for Connie Hills was July 10 in St. Qerald Potts, 72, of Livonia were July 4 i Catholic Church with burial at in David C. Brown Funeral ; Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Home, Belleville with burial at Southfield. Officiating was the Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, Rev. Gerald McEnhill. Arrange Officiating waB the Rev. John ments were made by Thayer- Vaprezsan of Metro Baptist Rock Funeral Home, Farming- Church. ton.-- \ Mrs. Potts died June 26 in Mr. Brighton, who died July 7 Farmington Hills. She was a in Farmington Hills, was born in sales clerk in retail shoe sales. Detroit. He lived in Farmington Surviving are: daughters, Hills since 1954 and previously Linda Potts-Jumisco of Santa in Detroit. He was employed Rosa, Calif.; Kathleen Hnot of . with Massey Ferguson, retiring Westland and Diane McClellan- I in 1983; Previously he was Koepke of El Paso, Texas; two ' employed with Holiday Inn. He grandchildren and three great attended high school in Detroit. grandchildren. .".V ; Mr. Brighton was a member of Mrs. Potts was preceded in • St. Francis Knights of Columbus death by her husband, John. Farmington and a Little League Memorial contributions may Ameritech's americast® cable; television service brines von the very best in home entertainment. coach; . be made to the Humane Society..-: Enjoy up to 90 of television's most popular channels, including Disney Channel at no additional cost on our expanded basic, and affordable premium channel packages. Plus, 3,270-mile walk to raise our exclusive express cinema™ service brings you the latest hit movies from just $2.95 each! 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A spokeswoman for the ald Stevenson, brother-in-law of Detroit Alzheimer's Disease Garden City's Nancy Perrault, Office Said that nationally" the whose father died of the disease four million Alzheimer's patients Feb: 26, 1985 after a two-year involve 19 million caregivers; decline and 19 months in a nurs The association also said that ing home.. the disease impacts 10 percent of Stevenson left on his 30-mile- the over-65 population and up to per day trek Monday, June 22, half of the 85-and-plder group. and expects to reach a Portland, "Alzheimer's is the.fourth lead Maine," lighthouse~~onthp- ing cause of death la adults, Atlantic Ocean coast on Oct. 25. claiming more than 100,000. lives Stevenson, who lives in annually," the association said... ,; Auburn, Wash., near Seattle, Money to be raised through: said inn special newsletter this the upcoming Aug. 22 "Mcmofy; month to potential donors, that Walk" at the Detroit Zoo will be his own father may have been in used to provide support and edu The new choice in cable television. the beginning stages of it before cational services for area. dying of heart failure. Ho hopes Alzheimer's patients and tho1£ the trek will increase the nation families. A goal of $130,000 ha£ al awareness about the disease been sot for the Aug. 22 "Memo 1-800-848-CAST" and encourage people to con ry Walk." •".•'.'•;. (1-800-848-2278) , tribute more to the Alzheimer's (Contributions for Stevehsdifa Association. "Walking to the Light' can ft; Stevenson plans on walking 30 mailed to" Alzheimer's Associar miles a .day, except Sundays. Ho tion, Walking to the Light, 1422 americast® is available in Uic following Detroit areas: will be supported by his wife, NW 85th Street, Seattle, Wash. Margie, who will drive ahead 98117-4236. Locally, the Detroit Alton' Park •Canton • (llawson • Clinton • Fraser • Garden City- • Lincoln Park .;*• -Madison Heights and set up camp each day. regional office of the association • Melvimlale • Ml. Clemens • Northville Township • iNorlliville.-'• Plymouth • PlymouthTownship Some four million Americans is planning a fund-raising • Roseville* KoynlOak • - Smitt\gatc..• Si..Clair Shores • SterlingHeights"'• Troy * titira •Wan en • Wayne nationally and 65,000 in the "Memory Walk" on Saturday, Detroit region have Alzheimer's Aug. 22, at the Detroit Zoo, disease, said the Detroit regional Woodward and 10 Mile Roadi office of tho Alzheimer's Disease Registration form are available f"t>»«h* ! * r 'I The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998 *^7>v Jail from page A5 \:J* 2*fc$ercent and Westland, 43.6 $68, after a jail use ordinance Do residents get their fair jails." ••.'. /-.-: see anything to be gained by is a problem that is statewide. p^flflent. was passed/ . , share from the county jail mil Jails like Alpena's "are beg opposing something tkat's going "These misdemeanor prisoners^ • fljfe had 20,000 fewer cases m Westland has not used a teth lage? ^ ; ging" for prisoners. "They'll come to be passed anyhow." are the least dangerous but a** A^roe County than in 1991. The er program. The county's Many leaders.aren't complete down and pick them up for $30 - Even though the millage was a nuisance to local communities^' nuSber of crimes committed was Department of Community Jus ly pleased with the millage, but $35 a day. If we'have a county- source of debate, and questions There's no room because felons trShlqwest since 1968. Local tice administrates a program for some are taking a wait-and-see wide system, who knows, we were raised over the county's must be housed. Most would 'v.; pjffie departments are doing a hon-viojent felons, while the attitude and cautiously support may be able to use them for $25 effectiveness in running the jail. rather see felons lock up for gfc&job." sheriff 8 department has one for it, while others remain opposed. a day." Canton Township Supervisor their full term," Yack said. v/ ££1991,- 195,880 felonies were 80 misdemeanants and ordi Westland Mayor Bob Thomas, That time may help generate Tom Yack predicts the county Redford.Township Supervisorl^ reported. Felonies dropped to . nance violators, a far cry for the who chairs the Conference of new ideas for communities and jail millage will be well-received Kevin Kelley believes. Wayrj,e'' 173,609 in 1997. total in the county. Western Wayne, a legislative Wayne County on jail space by voters. "There'll be a little County has responded to the"V But if the county expands the consortium of elected leaders issues, Thomas said. more money there for communi-. suburban concerns., j Tether program tether program for non-violent •from'". 18' communities, said Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey ties from the one-tenth mill," "If we built 100 jails, we'4 filt'i Price met with county officials felons, it would free up a bed for municipalities were — and many expects his city council will Yack said. That money goes to them up," he said. "The negotia-:- ori Monday to discuss the tether another prisoner. The chiefs also, stillvare — unhappy with the remain neutral in its position on youth assistance programs for lions have helped. (The subur-m,i. ing and jail programs. are working to revise the ordi costs ofjailin g prisoners. the millage. western Wayne County run by ban police chiefs) didn't get'' "We discussed what happens if nance that governs the jail popu "We didn't feel it was a good "I suspect the issue is going to Growth Works in Plymouth. everything they wanted, but it's' •' we have no room, what happens lation, deal for us. But knowing you pass at the polls. The county has "Like any compromise^ you •astart. •- ; . ;':'.» if (the prisoner) violates the teth Kocsis doesn't know if resi have to have a county jail, you been cooperative with us on walk away wanting more. As *We still use the outstate er program and where does he go dents can get their money's have to have a compromise. {The roads, and in a number of ways part of that compromise, they prison space, but that's a prob*^ then." Price expects to discuss worth from the miUage. "We will four-year term),gives us a we're being partners. will look into the contracting the iem for eyery community," r> the program soon with district revisit this and see what costs chance to look at things." "But I also don't want to sup housing of misdemeanor prison Kelley believes residents judges, and expenses are there." Thomas added: "For the port a concept that doesn't help ers, where; now, we all do our should support the millage. "You At $15 a day, the tethering Ficano hopes residents aniount people send to the coun Livonia. thing? have to remove dangerous peo-^ program could represent a sig approve the millage, calling it a ty jail, we're not getting our "We contribute $3.5 million, Prison crowding forces the pie from the street." . < nificant savings to communities. "critical public safety .issue." money's worth. They're going to and we don't really use that jail. county to house more dangerous Kathleen Keen McCarthy, Ply Westland pays $34 a day for "You have a whole facility that try to use leverage to come up It costs us $400,000 to send pris felons before the mTsdemeanorv mouth Township supervisor, is housing a prisoner in Isabella depends on that millage," Ficano with better prices for outcounty oners to Isabella County. I don't prisoners. Prison overcrowding Please see LEADERS, ATI County; Wayne County charges said. .'• -&*T- •• $30' per day, which dropped from CHELATION THERAPY , New is the time toconside r CHE1ATK>N| THERAPy. This Therapy is an mlras'enous infushn removing unwanted minerals and toxic metals. CHE1AT1QN THERAPY is eflectira for • • High Bipod Pressure » High Cholesterol • Fatigue • Generalized Heart Problems * Leg Pain • Arthritis • Poor Memory • Poor Circulation " Michael! Nadolny. P.O. ha&been practicing with (RELATION THERAPY for over two decades. 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BY GEORGE SARKISIAN Kazarian and his wife/ChrisV in the 199,7 movie "Wedding Bell Park city limits. Kaiarian's fft% SPECIAL WRITER "•'; tine, have lived in Plymouth Blues," which appeared in art ily came; to the United Stated iji Township for 23 years. film theaters in California. 1916 to escape the genocide His quest for musical perfec He has also contributed to the being carried but in Armenia by tion has never subsided, and he's Link to ancestors sound track of the "Hercules'* the Muslim Ottoman Turks. Plymouth's secret. "Music is an Identity,*' said television series, ^^. His interest in the clarinet Hachig Kazarian, husband/ Kazarian. "I am trying to preserve;; the started when he was 10 during public school, teacher and father "People of all ages are looking Armenian music for my children the daily front porch and kitchen of four adult children, is recog for their roots," said Kizarian, and grandchildren and the gen and other neighborhood meet nized as the nidst accomplished sitting at the dining room table erations that follow thejm! but I ings where ethnic groups gath clarinet player of Armenian and offering Armenian pastry made feel as though I have become a ered to eat, sing and dance after Middle Eastern music in North by his wife to a guest. : dinosaur," says Kazarian. long hours of work. ' AmericaV Kazarian recorded the firsto f "Since our Armenian music Greeks, Hungarians, Serbians, "He is^ne of the greatest clar his 16 (at least) Armenian was such a critical ingredient in African-Americans, Jews and inet players of any kind of music albums (he's lost count) at the the social and ethnic part of the many other Eastern European in the world," says Judy Adams, age of 14. He recorded three Armenian-American's lifestyle and Middle Eastern refugees program director at WDET Pub albums with jazz flautist Herbie that no longer exists,.I think brought with them the songs and lic Radio in Detroit. Mann. Armenian music as we know it dances ahd foods and customs "He is a virtuoso. He is well- He also recorded six albums will be lost a couple of genera that had been passed down for rounded. He is proficient in and completed a series of work tions down the road," Kazarian generations. many styles and understands shops with University of Michi says. "Music was such an important the auditory, aesthetic and his gan folk dance teacher Phyllis ingredient of the social part of torical perspective of the music Weikart. The workshops are Early life life during that era," he says. he is playing," says Adams. designed to teach music educa Kazarian, who turned 57 on ; "All the nationalities gathered "Not only does he play the tors.. •' .; the Fourth of July, was born and in their own small groups, and clarinet well, but he plays beau He sold the rightsto some of raised in the Linwood-Davision tiful music Not everyone can do hi? Armenian recordings to an area on the Detroit/Highland Please see MUfMC, All that," she adds, American movie producer for use A modest, self-effacing man, INDOOR WEATHER BULLETIN: Music master; Hachig Kazarian, 57, of Plymouth Tptoriship is recognized as the most accomplished clar TNCSM IS HERE!! inet player of Armenian and Middle Eastern music in Nc0iAmerica. 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THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 *AU from page AT as you walked from block to jazz great Pete Fountain, who at Cass earned him a four-year that Kazarian has been playing national weddings and concerts thing remains constant for him* block you could see and hear haB.become an acquaintance. scholarship to study at the Armenian and Middle Eastern and dances and international *I still love to play the clar that they did the same thing as Together they form a mutual famed Juilliard School of Music music for the countless local and conventions and gatherings, one inet." the Armenians did only with admiration society. His class in New York City. While there, their own music and dances." mates from his undergraduate he earned his bachelor of arts" ':/ days at Juilliard School of degree and master of science in Always listening Music in New York City are now music performance. He earned , As a young boy, Kazarian was the principle chair.clarinetists in an additional master's, in music PIANO BUYERS! consumed with listening to and many of the most prestigious literature at Eastern Michigan imitating the elders of all nation symphony orchestras in North University with 'a concentration alities who would sing and hum America. in ethnomusicology. and play on their instruments Kazarian's abilities on the the simple tunes and melodies of clarinet were formed by his first In his ..last few years of school, their joys ancr-sorrows of life, clarinet teacher, Haig Krikoriani Kazarian had to decide whether "The more I listened and the an old country Armenian clar to pursue a sometimes very more I learnjed, the more I was inet player who settled in unstable classical career or set able to experience and feel the Detroit. tle down and start a family. music. It has to become a part of Krikorian soon realized that Christine had been "the bread your soul." Kazarian's enormous potential winner and his tower .of All the tunes and dances from needed more guidance than he strength" through all the lean the many countries filled Kazarir could offer. Local playing greats years in Nevy.York City. an's musical mind. He applied and teaching clarinetists, Albert the embellishments from the Lucconi and Vincent Melidon, "It was really a non-decision. Greek music and the Gypsy were the next private teachers We needed to have a stable life," sounds*from the Hungarians and Kazarian studied with. Before that stable life came the improvisations from the In the early 1970s Kazarian though, there was nearly a year African-American jazz masters. and MB Armenian band called in Las Vegas playing Middle DAYS ONLV! Out of it all came Kazarian's the "Hyetones," gathered on the Eastern music in the hotels own interpretation of what weekends at Sammy G's Night there. Friday. July 17 1 pm - 9 pm Armenian music sounded like. club on the corner of Six Mile Teaming up with some Arme Today, his style is considered .the Road and John R in Detroit, nian, musicians from California, Saturday/,, July 18 10 am - 6 pm benchmark which all Armenian While a student at Cass Tech they opened up the Bonanza musicians measure themselves nical High School in Detroit Hotel. After that came a gig at Sunday, July 19 11 am - 6 pm throughout North America. Kazarian also studied with the Frontier Hotel. OVER »730,000 WORTH OP QUALITY ; Vocalist Onniak Dinkjian of Harry Begian Begian developed Boynton Beach, Fla.y considered music programs, first at Gass, Teaching others PRE-OWNED, REBUILT & NEW PIANOS among the Middle Eastern elite and then at Wayne State Uni Working from contract to con in his field, calls Kazarian "cer versity. He went on to Michigan tract was not a secure lifestyle. WILL BE SOLD Ot A FRACTION tainly the best in North America State University, the University The international classical music OF THE ORIGINAL COSH and perhaps even the world." of Illinois and finally Purdue world's loss was metro Detroit's Grands, studios, Consoles, Spinets, Digitals, New, Used, "As a vocalist, you must University. gain! depend on the musicians to com Kazarian landed a job in the Concert Service instruments, loaners, Rental Returns, plement you. Hachig is a a musi Praise from teachers Melvindale/Northern Allen Park Floor Samples! Many Manufacturers Represented! cian's musician. "I never heard a finer clar School District Music Depart INSTANT CREDIT APPROVALS & FINANCING available! "The diversity of all his music, inetist that plays Near Eastern ment and has been teaching from the dance music to the lis music (Begian prefers the term instrumental music for the last Used BALDWINS. STE1NWAYS, KAWA1S. YAMAHAS. SAMICKS. tening music, makes people real Near Eastern to Middle Eastern 31 years. He is currently the act ize that he is the total musician," ) than Hachig," says Begian ing department chair. KlMBALLS. ROLANDS and KOHLER & CAMPBELLS! says Dinkjian. when contacted at his retirement Kazarian says he is now teach Plus new pianos by CHARLES WALTER. WEBER & KORC. home in Hubbard Lake. ing children of some of his first Years of study "His playing and dissemina students and he still loves the A sale so large we had to rent space at Kazarian's physical command tion is unexcelled," he adds. challenge of teaching. of the clarinet is reminiscent of Kazarian's accomplishments Throughout the 40 plus years westborn Shopping Mall t».m Leaders from page A7 23167 Michigan Ave. (Rt. 12) not supporting the mill age and glad the millage term is shorter. a case which is on an appeal. said her community doesn't use McCarthy said prisoners get "All of us are using outcounty the jail. Instead it sends prison released early because of a bed facilities," McCarthy said. ers elsewhere. shortage. The township recently "We're looking for some equity. "We're paying again outcourr- sued oyer the prisoner housing We're paying the tax dollars and DEARBORN ty. That's been an issue for out- costs billed to Plymouth and lost our citizens should get some Next to crowleys. Follow the piano satetigns. Supplies are limited. Subject to prtw sale, sponsored by Piano warehouse of Michigan county communities." But she's in Wayne County Circuit Court, thing for these tax dollars." •s-®^ 30th Anniversary Year Anil Arbor 1968-1998 ADMISSION M. BRUSHER $5.00 5055 Ann Arbor -Saline Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan *•«•*"** »»* ALU DEALERS PICTURED WILL (Exit''#175, "off 1-94, then South 3 Miles) MARGARET BRUSHERS ANN ARBOR ANTIQUES MARKET BE AT; THE SHQW on July 19t9th.h J Sunday, July 19, 6AM - 4PM ANN ARBOR. MICHIGAN ^mM, ,:• Vi& Mat* $AMMI- Lima Center Antiques. 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Judy Parker,' James Dulce • Tony v i A antiques. Chelsea, Mi. Kennedy, Sirlannl, West Al Scolnlk, unusual NorthbroQk, il. Palm Beach, Highland, IN. country . vintage Ft. Objects of ' 18th A 19th c things In . posters art antique Ivory, original paint, netsUxe, patch lots of i snuH boxes, baskets. anything old and Interesting - *»! i, /r 4, :-, i'- .V" -^ S>*tet&fa EEUB^SUCMa:. AUOUST-IG, SUfiPAY eam-4pni; SEPTEMBER 19 6? 20. SATUKDAY & SUNDAY 8am-4pm; OCTOBER 18,SUNDAY6mii-4pm; NOVEMBER 8, SUNDAY6am 4pm A12(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT/ LIVONIA, MICHIGAN, 48150 THURSDAY, JULY 16* 1998 ARK1E HUDKINS mmm ^} he holiday season is probably the far • Sponsored free summer children's series thest thing from anyone's inind when it's performances at the library pavilion. Tnear 90 and humid, but Christmas in Besides the Christmas in July party, the July is just around the corner. foundation also hosts an annual spring ball The deadline to RSVP is Friday, July 17, fund-raiser. for the WestlandCommunity Foundation's At the Christmas in July program, donors annual Christmas in July event which begins will get to see where part of their money goes at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Hellenic as scholarship winners are given their Cultural Center, 3 6375 Joy Road in Westland. awards^ The scholarships go to vocational It's a chance to get a break fromi the oppres education students from Westland. sive heat of sumtner with holiday decorations, Also, this year's grants from the foundation the Salvation Army Band and Santa Glaus. will include $5,000 to the Westland YMCA It's also a chance to help others in the West- Camp program, $5,000 to the John Glenn land community. High School instrumental music program; a In the past the foundation has raised, $5,000 matching grant to Taylor Towers for a money to benefit a variety of Westland people computer lab; and $6,000 to Oakwood Founda andprojects; . ' tion's Lincoln and Jefferson-Barns School 1 Stoma? ^a QUESTION: What's the best advice BETH SUNDRIA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2122 . . your grand SWAM ROTKK, MANAGING EOITOR. 734-953-2149 . mother ever MUCH OALLA0HER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734 953 2118 gave you? Pea KNocsm, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953-2177 LARRY OCJQER, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 734-953-2234 ••'•«•"• BANKSM.DISHMON, JR.PUBLISHER, 734-953-2100 STEVEN K. POM, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 734953-2252 *Be humble. "Not to smoke. 'She always "Always have on RICKFICOREUI, MARKETING.DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150 Never be proud." We made a wanted me to clean under promise. She start saving early wear." lioMRTowN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. We asked this NealGanguM smoked and she for my retire PHIUP POWER, CHAIRMAN Of THE BOARD • JEANNE TOWAR, VICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAI RICHARD AOINIAN, PRESIDENT Sue Kruger question at the quit, because she ment. * ;. Westland wants to see mo OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism library. graduate from WHttomStfMt ina fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. Thfy consider themselves to be high school and independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or r.fiUPff.:' ; sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate "jMnnnlkjfirniJnAMn'irifl^ :'• - - • _„ '••:.::•. Daokl 7 Rlckenback z Philip Ppiver r~ ^^^^^^^^^^^m^mm^^^f The Ob$erver& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 1.6,1998 (W0c)A13 POINTS OF VIEW summer fith fresh air, warm weather, avoid riding at night. vomiting). If you suspect either condi an adult is supervising all activity. In and free time in abundance, NEVER ride with an unrestrained QUEIT COLUMNIST tion, bring the child inside and put the lakes and on boats^ have children summer should be a healthy child in the car. Motor vehicle crashes him or her in a cool bath. In either wear a properly fitted life jacket. and fun time for children. However, are the leading cause of unintentional case, prompt emergency medical care If camping is.on your list this sum the things that make summer so injury-related deaths for children, is just a phone call away (011). mer^ start with a flame-retafdant tent/ inuch fun also make it a particularly killing MQ0 children and injuring VVhen it comes to grilling, the first and keep it pitched welt away from Jisky time, The No. 1 threat to chil 300,000 each year. Do not place step is to move the grill away from the any campfire. Inside the tent, use- dren under 14 is injuries from acci infants in a rear-facing child safety house, fence, garage, shrubs and only battery-powered lanterns and/'' dents. Knowing the risks and taking seat in a front seat that is equipped bushes. If you're using a charcoal flashlights. Clear away all dry vegeta precautions can help make summer with an air bag. Instead* use the back grill, use only starter fluid made for tion and dig a pit surrounded by rocks healthy and safe - without spoiling seat. For older children riding in a barbecue grills. If you have a gas grill, for your campfire pit. Before going to the fun. child safety seat facing forward, slide turn off the valves when you're not bed or leaving the campsite, pour I Kids are going to be bike riding, the vehicle seat back as far as it will TOM KIURSK1 using it and store the gas cylinder water on the fire or cover it with dirt. skateboarding, ftollerblading - you go. Avoid placing items oh the back 1 outside and in the closed position. No Keep a bucket of water and a shovel name it. Make it a family rule that window shelf of a car. In the event of ont the day. You may consider keep matter Which type of grill you have, near the campfire pit for possible ALL protective gear must be worn a sudden stop, the items could fly for ing them inside if the temperatures don't leave it unattended after you problems. • EVERY, time, especially bike helmets. ward and injure passengers. reach the 90s and it is muggy. Watch light it. Keep the hose nearby and Firefighters hope you have a safe Studies have shown that at least 80 Small children can't control their for sighs of heat stroke (extremely turned on just in case. and great summer. Please feel free to percent of all head injuries to bike rid body temperatures as well as adults flushed, high temperatures with no Never leave children unattended contact us about summer safety con ers could have been prevented with a and a.re at a risk of heat stroke or perspiration and personality changes) while they play in the water. At home cerns, or to arrange a tour. helmet. All bike riders should ride on heat exhaustion. Make sure children and the more common condition of pools, have motion detectors installed, Tom Kiurski is with the Livonia the right side of the road, and should heat exhaustion (pale skin, sweat, are offered plenty of liquids through- keep a phone outside, and make sure Fire Department. K' Ihere.are two ways to look at per Dan DeGrow of Port Huron. These Michigan lakes, just like on 1-696 must wear life jackets. sonal watercraft, just as there machines go up to 50 mph. Sometimes except there are no shoulders and • Younger passengers must be are two ways to look at ciga 12-year-olds run them. They come lane markers. accompanied by a parent or guardian rettes:;. near shore." He predicted "someone The kids on PWCs get the attitude or designee. ;: • A hazard, a problem, a concern to • PWCs must be kept 200 feet from will get killed" when hit by a PWC at from their dads - the ones driving a shoreline unless operated at a "slow health and safety. high speed. "I don't advocate banning pickups with bumper stickers saying, q -no wake"speed. '.*• A business employing thousands, them. But we need to do some things," My kid just beat up your honor roll • Minimum distances must be paying taxesv giving pleasure and he said. student," or the Lake St. Clair boaters observed between the PWC and shore making campaign contributions. His close political ally, majority who buzz anchored anglers at full lines, docks, swimming areas and ves [ I rari into both approaches - from leader Dick Posthumus, R-Alto, took a throttle and never look back. sels. the same party - the other day. It was different approach, beginning: "Be Michigan hasn't been totally blind Will the iaw work? William F. the same day the national news careful. Michigan is a tourist state. TIM RICHARD to the PWC problem. The Legislature Buckley, the conservative commenta Reported the U.S. Department of the It's part of the boating industry." passed a law (after the Senate tor, is fond of saying that people Interior is considering banning per Posthumus thinks in terms of an • The kids on personal watered down the House bill). Begin should exercise self-restraint more sonal watercraft -' sometimes referred industry, not operator safety, not . watercraft get the attitude ning in 1999: and depend on laws and cops less, lie to by the trade name of Jet Skis - swimmers* safety, not noise, not fish from their dads. • Persons under 14 would be pro would say a dad should teach a kid from national parks. spawning bed protection. hibited from running PWCs. not to buzz swimmers, fish spawning ; The bah is due in some parks Their answer to my question of • Hours would be 8 a.m. to an hour beds and wildfowl nests. immediately. For the Sleeping Bear before sunset. But I fear Sen. DeGrow may be what restrictions can be imposed, lake 450) that had banned all motorized • A person born after Dec. 31, 1978, jind Pictured Rocks national by lake, went like this: The Depart watercraft. Posthumus cited Lake right: We'll have to wait for someone jakeshores in Michigan, it's two years may not operate a PWC unless he or ment of Natural Resources can have Geneva at DeWitt where no motors she has obtained a boating safety cer to be killed, praying it isn't someone away. . something to say if there are public may be more than 5 mph. tificate, effective Jan. 1, 1999. DNR from our family, before we think seri i~. My question to a group of Republi launch sites. Otherwise, it's up to Myself, I like Kensington will establish training programs and a ously of bans. can state senators was: What should property owners and local govern Metropark: no speedboats, no PWCs, system of issuing boating safety cer Tim Richard reports on the local one do to get the same kind of ban on ment. no snowmobiles, no off-road vehicles, tificates to persons who complete the implications of state and regional Michigan lakes? program satisfactorily. ho all-terrain vehicles. events. His voice mail number is (734) • "It has been a concern," said Sen. Sen. Bill Bullard Jr., R-Milford, • PWC operators and passengers cited one Oakland County lake (of It's a jungle war zone on many 953-2047 ext. 188L BTranraBmrTiiKa more IN STORE he language was dry as dust. The typogra phy and graphics weren't much better. But the content was significant, even excit- •'••* It's a publication entitled "Award Winning .i mm urn 'Joint Projects," a little booklet put out jointly by SEMCOG (the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) and MAC (the Metropolitan Drastic Reductions Affairs Coalition). It describes a variety of !award-wihning joint projects undertaken at the A local level in communities around Southeastern WEDNESDAY I* Michigan. PHILIP POWER .;- Ho hum, you say- How come this stuff is "sig THURSDAY nificant, even exciting?" They paid no site acquisition costs, because the '•» Here's why. The historic problem of all gov site was on school district property. Financing ernments — whether local, state or even federal was by low-interest, 15-year municipal bonds. FRIDAY ~- is that they are very good at doing more when Both city and school groups share use of confer jthey get more revenue, But over the years, gov ence rooms, parking lots and lobbies, while over SATURDAY ernments have proven mostly clueless at figur head costs such as maintenance and repair are ing out how to do more with less revenue. reduced. Moreover, folks living in South Lyon lt , Hence the term (thanks to Tim Richard, who gain the convenience of going to a single build JULY IS, 16, 'MiiitimM^ '•covers state and regional government for this ing to transact their business with both the city fe^fe^.t^^^w-^. - :. :jy newspaper) "Entrepreneurial Government," the and,the school district. 17 818 £/•#: J I' idea that governmental bodies ought to think Jeff Potter, the mayor of South Lyon, is bub WWPPMWWMWBIW^ifc^ -:1¾¾¾¾½¾ and act like entrepreneurs. Be innovative. bling with enthusiasm about the award-winning; g^&^^^H^^ Experiment. Try to redeploy existing resources project. "It's bizarre that someone has to give Shop in Cool •^'•^Sttfl and revenues so as to get a better return. Even local governments an award to do something take risks. like this," he says. 1 "^^''ftVj I * F77< ^¾ | 7«t The "Award Winning Joint Project" publica For yearsj turfing between cities and schools Comfort . or between differing departments within one tion offers up a whole slew of wonderful exam • 1"' •••':.'.', ples. As we approach the August primary, they governmental structure has been the bane of should be at the top of the mind of every candi cost-effective government. Sometimes turfing is date for public office and every voter. disguised as a commitment to local autonomy, In-Stock Items A good example comes from the little town of going it alone regardless of how cost-inefficient South Lyon, happily perched just off 1-96 in that may be. \ Only! 8outhwesternOakland County. Potter provides this example: "You have a turns out that both the City of South Lyon joint emergency medical service program and • Entertainment Centers and the South Lyon Community Schools,needed some guy has a heart attack. The team goes to • Bedrooms • Bedding new administration buildings. Now the usual his house and finds him gasping for breath. The relationship in Michigan between local govern guy with the heart attack will never say, 'No; go • Rockers* Dinettes ment and local schools is like a dysfunctional away. Local autonomy.'" \ • Sofas * Chairs family *• they Occupy the same space at the same The joint project in South Lyon is a perfect CHRIS time, but nobody's talking back and forth. example to how collaboration between govern • Accessories They decided to do things differently in South mental units makes evorybody - city, schools, FURNITURE Lyon. In August 1996 the city and the schools taxpayers - better off. No wonder both South Quality • Value • Price • Occasional Tables agreed to share development costs and use of Lyon and Potter won their awards. They 734-4274080 Miscellaneous Bargains .... K the same administration building. The school deserve them. district provided the site for the building, while the City's Building Authority financed the con Phil Power is chairman of HomeTown Com struction with municipal bonds. The $2,656,105 munications Network Inc., the company that Corner of Plymouth & Farmington Roads in the Sheldon Center project cost was divided -42 percent by the city owns this newspaper. He welcomes your com »US Plymouth Road * Livonia • Open Mon. & Fri. 9304; Tue$., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 8-.J0-6 imti6S-pcrcent-by the sc-hool.v ments, either by Ooice mail at (734) 953-2047, .'-''. The taxpayers of South Lyon got a good deal. Kxt. 1880, or by email at ppoweK^oeonline.com wmm* • v ,: «• . .: t,- '. .; i • i A14 • j • . s CLASS REUNIONS : r! '. As space permits, the Observer Aug. 1 at the Michigan Athletic Class of 1973, Clas80fl968 i (734) 455-0451 or (248) 363-7643 Send current name, address and, & Eccentric Newspapers print, Club, East Lansing. Oct. 10 at St. Aldan's Banquet A reunion is planned for Nov. 7. Class of 1943 telephone number to Class of without charge, announcements (734) 326-0932 Center, Livonia. (313)886-0770 Sept. 19 at Cleveland's Water . 1973, do 6905 Oilman, Garden, of class reunions. Send the. HAZEL PARK (248) 360-7004 Claesofl978 Grill, Plymouth Township. City 48135. ^- Information to Reunions, ObservClass of 1978 Class of 1978 A reunion is planned for Aug. 7- (734)453 0448 ^ TAYLOR CENTER er & Eccentric Newspapers, Aug. 28 at the Somerset Inn, Oct, 24 at the Doubletree Guest 9: REDFORP THURSTON Class of 1988 - ' ; 36251 Schoolcraft, Uyonla Troy. Suites, Southfield. (734) 591-9509 or (734) 525-7515; Classi-of 1973 (248) 360-7004 A reunion is planned for Aug. 14. 48150. Please include the date (800) 677-7800 or reunions@tay- UVONIA CHURCHILL Nov. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural (313) 886-0770 /I of the reunion and the first and lorpub.com KEEOO HARBOR ROOSEVELT Class of 1978 - Center, Livonia, TAYLOR KENNEDY last name of at least one coii- Class of 1988 Class of 1948 . A reunion is planned for Sept. Donna Erndt, 33466 Vargo Dr. r Class of 1978 tactperspn> and a telephone July 25 at Embassy Suites Aug. 16 at Clarkstori Creek. 18. Livonia, or call (734) 522-9405 or Nov. 7 at Oak Hall in Wyan- • i riujrnber. : ' Hotel, Livonia. (248) 628-1359 or (248) 363-6445 (313)886-0770 (313) 535-4000, Ext. 412 BELLEVIllE (810) 2646339 or LAKE ORION Class of 1988- V Class of 1978 (248)360-7004 ,. Clai8ofl988 : msfam [email protected] A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. Class of 1988 A reunion is planned for Oct. 3. TAYLOR TRUMAN Sept. 19 at the Marriott, Ypsi^ Class of 1973 (313)8860770 July 31 at the Northfteld Hilton (313)886-077 Class of 1978 lanti; ,-• A reunion is planned for Aug. 14. Class of 1973 Inn, Troy,. UVONUFRANKUN Novi 28 at Laurel Manor in Livo (800) 677-7800 or reunions@tay- (313) 886-0770 Nov. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural - v. (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 Class of 1973 nia. lorpuhxom: Center, Livonia. HIGHLAND PARK L'ANSECREUSE A reunion is planned for Nov, 14. (734) 675-0244 or (313)665-5725 Class of 1969 (313)886-0770 (313)522-9405, (313) 585-400, BISHOP BOMESS Class of 1988 TROY ATHENS 18 planning a reunion. Class of 1978 ; ..'•'. Ext. 412, or Donna Erndt, 33466 Class of 1978 A reunion is planned for Nov. 13. Class of 1973 : Sept. 6 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, (313) 864-5943, (313) 583-5418 A reunion is planned for Sept. 5. Vargo Dr., Livonia 48152 (313)8860770 A reunion is planned for July 24. /NovU .' '..;"-;••--• or (313) 867-3201 - (313) 886-0770 ;. REDFORD UNION UNCOLN PARK (313)886-0770 ;, (734) 397-8766 or www.reunion- Class of 1978 HOWELL June Class of 1973 UVONIA STEVENSON Nov. 28 at Vladimir's, Farming- WAYNE MEMORIAL works.com Classofl978 A reunion is planned for Aug. 15. Class of 1978 Aug. 21 at the. Marion Oaks Golf A reunion is planned for Aug. 15. ton Hills. Class of 1983 - BISHOP OAUAGHER (313)928-4676, (248)551-9146 Sept. 26 at the Roma's of Garden Class of 1978, Club, Howell. (734)420-2658 (248) 391-7665 or (248) 473-8979 or P.O. Box 1323, Uhcoln Park Class of 1988 City. A reunion is planned for Nov. 28. (617) 546-3956 or (517) 546-1600 : MOUNT CLEJNENS 48146 ^ '.' ..V.'- A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. (248) 360-7004, press 1 : (313)885-8639 : HURON January Class of 1963 Class oM968 (313)886-0770 Class of 1972 Glassofi968 : Class of 1988 Aug. 22 at the Robert Jones A reunion is planned for Oct. 2. Oct. 3 at Roma's of Garden City. A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. A reunion is planned for Nov. 28. Knights of Columbus Hall, Lin-' (313)886^0770 ST.AQATHA Class of 1978 (734)729-6023 • (313)886-0770 (800) 677- 7800 orreunions@tay- coin Park. Cost is $40 per per NORTH FARMINGTON , Nov. 7 at the Bonnie Brook Ban Class of 1988 >'• lorpub.com . son. ,-.: :•/•'••.-'.•.'"'• Class of 1978, Class oU.988 quet Center, Detroit. A reunion is planned for Aug. S. LPHS January Class of 1963, Aug. 14 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, A reunion is planned for Oct. 24. IMMACULATA (734) 397-8766 or by e-mail at (313)886-0770 ' c/oTom Lamarand, 9230 Grendr Noviv .: (313)886-0770 Class of 1948 www.reunionworks.com Class of 1973 - '.'•••."'•'.' bleDr., Milan 48160 or (734) (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263 6803 CHERRY HILL Oct. 3-4at Novi HiltdnHotel, Oct. 3 at Roma's of Garden City. 434-7996 Class of 1988 ST. RAPHAEL Class of 1983 Novi. Terri Laraway, 31035 Barring- January Class of 1968 Oct. 3 at the Best Western Hotel, Class of 1974 Reunion and alumni family pic (248) 661-1238 or (248)477-2585 ton, Westland 48186 or (734) Aug. 1 at the Robert Jones; ; Fafmington Hills. A reunion is being planned for 729-6023 ' nic is planned for August. JOHNQLENN Knights of Columbus Hall, Lin later this year. (248) 366-9493, press 6 WEST BLOQMF1ELD (734)729-6783 Class of 1968 coln Park. - --•"' - '"• (734) 729-3320 or (734)266-3137 M^fMOUTH DEARBORN July 25 at the Bailey Recreation (734) 2844171 or (734) $71-6993 Classofl973 Class of 1988 ; Class of 1968 ^ A reunion is planned for Aug. 22. All classes' Center, Westland. Reunion Mass at 4:30 p.m. Nov. UVONIABtNTLEY A reunion is planned for Aug. 22. A western Caribbean cruise for (734) 729-3424 or (248) 641-1528 28, followed by a reception. (313)886-0770 alumni and friends aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty pf the Seas , 'will sail from Miami on Oct. 25. N E W WES T LA NOLO C A t I 6 N NOW OP EN Ites^''(800)545-0435 DEARBORN EDSEL FORD Class of 1968 Aug. 8 at All Saints Knights of Columbus Hall, Taylor. CANTON ^ 5834 N. Shetton (313)271-9008 or P.O. Box 578, at Ford Rd Dearborn Heights 48127 Kroger Center DEARBORN FORDSON (734)453-3820 •Class of 1968 DEARBORN Aug. 8 at Button Manor, Livo 2731 South Telegraph V>2.Wi!eS.o« nia. Michigan Ave. .(248) 477-0965 [email protected] A/bor Plaza ;Classofl978 13.13).5628800 A reunion is planned for Aug. 8. DEARBORN HEIGHTS (313)886-0770 27360 Warren Rd Class of 1973 at inKster •'. A reunion is planned for Aug. 8- Empire Raia Lasl week, we cut more than hair. We cut (313)274 9019 ;?• ; (734) 422-16Q2or (313) 277-0645 the Grand Opening ribbon Ot our newest 26414 Ford Rd. at John Oa!y Dr r :FARMINQTON 6oRics Haircare salon. The great place to beside Farmer Jack \ • Class of 1988 The Heghts Pla*a Aug. 7 at the Novi Hilton Hotel. ge! a great haircut for just $8.99. (313)274-0245- • (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 . Our trained, licensed GARDEN crrv Class of 1968 5916 Middle Beit Rd : Aug. 7 at the Nbvi Hilton Hotel professionals will give you a just north ol Ford Rd with Kroger A Rite AK) . ; (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 quality haircut. They'll wet OPEN SUNDAY 12-5 Classofi958 ; : . 1734)266--1789 A reunion is planned for Oct. 17. down your hatr with a special j ; LIVONJA (810) 229-4474 or (810) 227-2916 i ; cutting solution, cut it the way you 6831 Newtxjfgh Rd Class;ofi978 at Joy Road Nbv. 27 at the Novi Hilton Hotel. want and blow it dry. Clean hair is betvyeeri Arbor 4 Blockbuster (734)416-9428 in Four OaKs Center necessary lor accurate hair OPEN SUNDAY 125 FERNDALE (734)432-9878 . cutting. You can shampoo at home Class of 1973 WAYNE Nov; 28 at the Doubletree Guest on the day ol your visit, or. for a 35320 Michigan Ave, Suites, Southfield. '•.-••' at Newberry bes^Je small charge we'll shampoo it for Btockbusier Video (248) 360-7004, press 4 Riockbusier Plaza Class of 1968 .:,,•:' you. Because at BoRics. you pay OPEN SUNDAY )2-5 A reunion is planned for Oct. 10. /^-^6-4583. only for the services you need. (313)886-0770 WESTLAND Class of 1963 You can't beat BoRics for -.-0-% \vayne Rd A reunion is planned for Aug. 15. alSl.acey convenience. No appointments are Murray Auto Plaza (248)852-8530 ^734)729-9260 FERNDALE LINCOLN necessary. Just walk into one of our Class of 1953 ?430S-Wayne Rd convenient localions. atFarraguiaaoss Oct. 3 at the Wyndham Garden Irom Taco Be'! iKFC Hotels NovL Don't settle for the high prices ol haircare (734)721-1704 (734) 397-8766 or www.reunion- anywhere, else. Visit BoRics and give yourself a new '.-L'iJSi.Warren at Venoy works.com DttS.du Arbor Drugs FLINT SOUTHWESTERN reason to smile. Hjnier Park Piaza OPEN SUNDAY 12-5 Class of 1973 : (734)5130)14 A reunion is planned for Sept. 12. 36430 Ford Rd between Ne-.vbyfgh & Wayne (810) 743-8627 or (810) 743-5579 a I City Center Drive • GARDEN CITY insido Kroger OPEN SUNDAY 12-$ Classofl988 (734) 326-3803 Sept. 12 at Roma's of Garden City. (248) 366-7004, press 5 GARDEN CITY EAST J*.'T^JB\. 36430 Ford Rd. . Class of 1978 between Newburgh, 4 Wayno A reunion is planned for Sept. .. ' 41 Qity Cents/ Orivo 12. •' '•••-::-. inside Kfoger •__ (313)886-0770 OPEN SUNDAY 12^5 (734)326-3808 GARDEN CITY WEST Class of 1967 ¢0 Aug. 21-23 at Laurel Park Mar riott Hotel, Livonia. Dinner- dance on Aug. 22 costs $60 per . HA I It DA 19E person. (734)427-8768, by fax at (313) Monday-Friday 9-9, Saturday 9-6, See listings for Sunday hours. , 427-2311 or (734) 420 0156 CROSSE POINT* NORTH Class of 1978 sdve$iW save $3.01 A reunion is planned for Sept. Present INS coupon and save $1.00 oK 6ur W*£ P'esenl l^iS coupon an,1 f-s.c GRAND OPENING SPECIAL 'i9. .•:•• haircuts everyday tow $8,99 ha'rcut pnco For frtt BBBI$3 01 on oyr everyday, tow 120 WESTLAND 36430 Ford Rd. inside Kroger (734) 326-3808 (313)886-0770 $7.99 *» Wilt appry our »p«oal culhng p/K.e Enhance your ha* s natural OROSSE POJNTE SOUTH SO>u(ion and Q .^(•«»f^rtMv•^^WJ*Vl'*W^*^*»"^^-*^'^^«"'^l,v*->^«*•^Al*>*¾^^*«^•t«•i^ 'lOWtuVAU^Jftf* •* • •• » « ..-n--¥ «k- . •>. f ^. ^i^v*a »«**»* 0f \^-te^Btq/^ ({H^d^t'TOw**** «:*. *«W^»>.- «»fl *^ v--.y r^l - I -If -< ,t j % -¥ INSIDE: Community Calendar PageB Page 1, Section B Sue Mason. Editor 734 953-2131 on the wen: http. ntrir.com Thurtrtav )<>'\ 1 <> 110ft COMMON SENSOM WHEEL adventure Bicyclists make trek from Seattle to New York for MS JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS IS large part of •< onathan's eyes grew larger and larger as he watched the horror J that unfolded on his TV screen. With the butt of his; pistol, the "bad guy" pummeted the woman he just chased on foot. Blood started, oozing from her fore head, but she spun around in an attempt to retaliate. With a severe kick to her chest, he knocked her down and ran with her purse. As the show broke away for a sta tion break, Jonathan looked at his inom and said, "Is she hurt, mama?". "No. honey. It's only make-believe," she replied. And that was the end of •.it. '•"•-."•. . ' When the program returned, the police talked about the difficulties they had in capturing the robber, but said that the woman had been excep In the beginning: JeffMartus of Livonia (left) and Aaron Zima ofMt. Clemens strike a confident tionally helpful in offering af'descrip- pose in Seattle, Wash., where they started their 4,0Q0-mile bike trek to New York City to raise tionoftheman. money for.the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. You and I know that the robber would have been punished for his actions, and that the woman would have been put in the hospital for JeffMartus is a man with a mission. summer he has off, maybe forever." those kinds of injuries, but 4-year-old He's hoping pedal power will con Martus believes in the work National Jonathan doesn't. Children, unlike tribute to a cure for multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Society does. He said adults, have difficulty understanding Few facts about MS The 24-year-old Livonia resident and all the new drugs that help MS the difference between fact and fanta- second-year University of Michigan patients are a direct result of the soci sy. v . Multiple sclerosis is a common dis • in fact, 75 percent of people with medical student is bicycling from Seat- ety's research. He wants to contribute When kids agjs 2 through 15 watch abling neurologic disease of the cen MS never need a wheelchair, 40 per tlej Wash., to New York City to raise his share. : --,^ violence on television, they, often tral nervous system affecting an esti cent experience ho disruption of nor funds for the Michigan Chapter of the So far he's collected abo\it $1,000 : think little about the consequences- : mated 350,000 people in the United mal activities and two-thirds of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. worth of pledges from friends. The pub that come to. the victim or perpetra States With 8,000 new case reported patients remain functional 20 years Martus and fellow medical student lic can pledge one or two cents a mile, tors of violent crimes. Jonathan was each year, according to the Multiple after being diagnosed. Aaron Zima of Mt. Clemens begin their or even a half a penny. Every cent not developmentally equipped to link Sclerosis Foundation Inc. • Of thos*e diagnosed with the dis journey from an island off the coast of counts. the scenes together and extrapolate .• There is no on© group of people ease, 10-20 percent have steady Seattle Jfcrie 3. They plan complete All money, raised by Martus and """from what he saw the consequences who "get" MS. Considered a .lifelong progression from onset and 30: per* their 4,000-mile trip by early August. Zima's trek across the country goes the robber would pay for his actions, disorder, MS often strikes between cent with chronic progressive MS "It seemed more good could come directly to the;MS cause. Individuals nor how seriously the woman was the ages of 30 and 50, and mostly stabilize after two years. from something like this than working who pledged support will be mailed hurt. •'•'.• women; For unexplained reasons, But the unpredictable physical and in a research lab for the summer," said information and envelopes addressed MS is most common in Canada, the emotional effects can be lifelong. Martus, who called from Church's to the Michigan Chapter of the Nation What we view United States, South America and The progress, severity and specific Ferry, N.D., the second week in July. al Multiple Sclerosis Society. Psychologists have said for years Europe. Near the equator MS is symptoms of MS in any one person "Three months is not enough to answer "The one most important thing is that the outcomes of violence on the; unknown. . cannot yet be predicted, but questions." . that none of the money is supporting screen are often glossed over, A new • MS is signified by more than one advances in research and treatment Martus' aunt, Kathleen Payne, was us. It's not funding a vacation," said study, conducted by researchers at area of inflammation and scarring of are giving hope to those affected by diagnosed with MS 16 years ago at age Martus. the Universities of California-Santa the myelin in the brain and spinal the disease. 35. She continues to fight the disease Martus said the cost of their trip to Barbara, analyzed 9,000 hours of tele-. cord, Myelin is the tissue that covers Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc. and is doing well. His grandfather, a date ;is "obscene." Their biggest vision programming shown between 6 and protects nerve fibers. When that strives tp provide "a. brighter tomor handsome and athletic World War II expense has been equipment, Their- a.m. and 11 p.m. About 2,000 people occurs, nerve "communication" is row" for people with multiple ''sclero veteran, died of the disease at age 42. bikes had to have frames and spokes coded programming oh 23 channels, disrupted. Thus* a person with MS sis, and others affected by the illness. Payne is one of her nephew's biggest strong enough to cross mountain pass- ; including broadcast networks, inde experiences varying degrees of neu Founded in 1986, it is the oldest MS fans. She took care of the Martus sib e's. Martus already has gone through It two wheels: He'll pick up a new, cus pendent broadcast, public broadcast rological Impairment, depending on support organization that focuses on lings - Jeff, Jeannette, 19, and Bob, 22 - while their mother worked when they tom-made wheel in Devil's Lake, about and basic and premium cable. the location and extent of the scarv both complementary and convention In the study,;which was concluded were growing up, Martus said his 20 miles from Church's Ferry. It'll ring. al health care options to address the aunt's son, Christopher, 18, is "like a probably cost him $200. in April 1998j.the following facts were varied symptoms associated with the • Symptoms may be mild, such as brother" The men were halfway through their uncovered: disorder. numbness in the iimbs, orsevere - "He has all this energy and pizzazz," journey when Martus called. They had • Physical aggression occurs 60 paralysis or loss of vision- although percent of the time, escalating during For more information about the a proud Payne said of Martus. "He's logged 1,600 miles. It takes a strong 20 percent of MS patients with prime time hours. disease, call the Multiple Sclerosis very special to me," back and a pair of strong legs to man benign MS*haye no permanent dis • "Good" characters or heroes com Foundation's Program Services Payne had no idea Martus intended age 90-plus miles a day while carrying mit 40 percent of the violent acts ability, 30 percent have intermittent Department at (800) 441-7055, by e- to turn his bike trip into an MS fund 70 pounds of gear - bike tools, extra • Seventy percent of the aggressors symptoms with long periods of stabil mail at support® rnsfacts. org, or in raiser. inner tubes and spokes, a small tent, a show no remorse. . ity and 40 percent have a slowly pro writing at 6350 N. Andrews Ave., This was a total surprise," she said. sleeping bag and pad; waterproof • • Fifty percent of the conflicts show gressive forrtf of the illness. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. "This is an adventure and an adven no physical injury or pain and suffer- ture with a purpose. This is the only ~ Pleasu see ADVENTURE, B8 '• in£- • Forty-seVen percent don't show any harm to victims at all. The above formula is not only prevalent in dramas, but children's cartoons, such as "Teenage Mutant • Ninja Turtles" and "The Power Rangers." When Debbie Vassel was pregnant, doctors warned Helping each The researchers concluded that her and her husband not to get too attached to their other: Deb these programming patterns trigger baby. Ultrasounds revealed that tho baby was "really WSMi • bie Vassel three things in children: fear, desensi- small," and ;doctors thought he may have had Down ^.¾¾¾4¾¾ vf-'':f • -a v~ •>-• •) tizatiori and role-modeling. Wo used Syndrome, (left) and' to say, "This cannot be healthy for "They thought he was going to be born dead, or Stacey Laho kids." But now we can say, "This IS born alive and die shortly after, or if we're lucky, he'd don't want to not healthy because we are seeing have Down Syndrome," explained Vassel, of Canton label Moth with our own eyes the repercussions Township. "They told us not to got too attached ers of Spe of violence in our schools." because he's not going to leave the hospital." cial Kids a . Andrew Vassel was bom eight weeks early. Doctors support Taking control sifted through various syndromes and diseases, all of Three game pi oris can chango the which were fatal. group. They landscape: Now, 6 i/2 years later, the Vassels still haven't got see the • Turn off the television. Read ten an'official diagnosis. He has the abilities of a 2- group's focus books, go for bike rides, play games, year-oldboy. as what the ' cook, do anything but watch the plug- "He's very slow; his main problem is seizures, in drug, women can:', When he was younger, he was having up to 100 do for each • Install a V-chip BO that your chil seizures a day. Now it's down to one or two. Ho says dren do not have access to the violent about 20 words," Vassel said, 'other. show* that are so readily available.- ;. It's been an exhausting experience for the family. • Write to the television stations, Stacey Laho of Plymouth has experienced the same ! . both locally and at the national lev,el, frustrations. Her daughter, Alishat sustained brain and tell them your feelings about the damage from congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a violence. When viewership decreases Virus in the herpes family that rarely prbduces clini and complaint letters increase, pro- " cally detectable disease except in infants up to"4 gramming changes. months of ago. It is transmitted trnnsplaccntally to the fetus fronva mother with a.latentinfection. 'Please sec SENSORS, M ^*»- Pleaso sec MOTHERS, B2 •Hi nU vm jtt '** •\i-- ^m^ •a Mothers from page Bl "Depending on what trimester "We wanted to have a group • 'It'ft hard for people to relate but Tin kind of Andrew Vessel's doctors have nancy. Doctors suspected that the mother is in, some children where parents could come tried several things to improve the size of the baby's head was just have hearing loss. Others together and interrelate to each glad they don't have tho tamo oHuatlon. I hool- his condition, including a keto- small. When Alisha was born, arf asymptomatic; they don't other," Laho said. tata to call our group a support group though. It's genic diet'', a high-fat diet used to she "didn't have-a lot of other hive any problems at all^ she . The mothers' chUdreh, most of not a pity party. Wa focua In on what wa can do treat epilepsy. The diet cohsists: .symptoms.* iaid.. '•.•••'.''.'..' ';.;• \;:^;-..\.\r,•,''':-;;•'•;•' whom are age 6 and younger, : of digesting 100 calories, 00 of ••', Her. daughter is considered for aach other.' •.•"•• Vy. "She.was jaundice and had a r have various disabilities, accord*'' which is fat. His meals included . little rash. It wasn't like anybody spastic quadriplegic. She suffers ingtoVassel: '•••'• Stacey Laho drinking whipping cream or eat* frojm hearing loss and is epilep "Some of the children of the ing butter or mayonnaise. missed anything. I didn't know tic/ She is so physically chal- parents in the group have ' "; .-"•'•. ••• ..-., ;'• ,••'".' .'•'•'.'..•, '';•••• :y; '• ':•'•'•' .•••, ' "• •'••':',":•;• .Plymouth Besides MOSK, Vassel is also what was in store; We have to lenged that it's hard for doctors seizure disorders," she said. a member of an epilepsy support just wait and see* said Laho, the ^«st her mental abilities, "Most have severe, mental been looking for something like a support group though. It's not . group that meets the first Satur mother of 6-year-old Kodey and '•.*':'''.' - r ,•' '•••...', '' impairments. All of thein go to this." Laho said. a pity party. We focus in on what day of the month at St. Thomas 16-month-old Hannah. Helping others ' special education schools. Father* arse welcome but Lahp we can do for each other. \ A'Becket Church in Canton. Since then, Laho has tirelessly • Laho and Vassel, along with "A lot of the time I felt l.had hopes they will be. inspired to Topics include School trans . Doctors advised the Vessels worked oh her daughter's behalf. Debbie Barshaw and Laura nobody to talk to. My friends start their own group. portation, doctors, the latest not to have any more children. She encourages doctors to \Yright of Canton, and Dawn would blow me off because they /There's such a need for hav-r treatments arid programs. Above Much to their Surprise, Debbie change Alisha's medication, if Northrop of Plymouth, hope to wouldn't want to hear about it. ing aii informal.setting where a all, it provides the women with a becarne pregnant with a healthy help other mothers in Similar sit* I'm sure there's a lot of other woman can come and talk about relaxing night out. baby girl, Sarah, who is now 4 she feels it is not making a dif uations. They are the core of women who don't know about their child with special needs. "It benefits emotionally. It's a l/2yearsold. ference. She fights for equipment Moms of Special Kids (MOSK) this group and feel they don't No one can really relate to that," night out without the worries. The birth, she said, as been a: for her daughter and deals with ;wiiich meets at 7:30 p.m. the have anyone to talk to." Laho explained. \ Most of us don't get out that godsend for Andrew, who health insurance companies third Tuesday of the month at MOSK began as a small group It can be troubling, she said, to much because our children attends Webster Elementary about coverage. . Denny's Restaurant, 39550 E. of women but has grown by talk with other women who talk demand so much of our time and School in Livonia, "If you're not going to take all Ann Arbor Road (at 1-275) in word-of-mouth to 16 mothers about their babies hitting mile energy,* Laho said. "Sometimes "She's been very good for him. the steps, nobody else will," Laho ; Plymouth Township. The next from Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, stones when they're going we don't necessarily talk about She's his big teacher. She walked said. "I don't look at my life like ineeting will be Tuesday, July Noyi and South Lyon. . through a tremendous grieving our children, although we do for right before him. He would get poor me. I have a child who has It takes a lot of Courage to call, process.: the most part. up and follow her," she said with t For more information, call someone; they don't even know "It's hard for people to relate "We always order dessert and a smile; taught me so much. God loves barshaw at (734) 455-6115, Laho these women," Laho said. "It's a but I'm kind of glad they don't sit aid talk for a few hours." As for Laho, she came down her more than I do. He proved ^(734) 416^80,05 or write to great feeling to have someone have the same situation," Laho with mononucleosis-type symp that we have strength to deal |noslqds^meritech.net, call me up and tell me'they've said. "I hesitate to call our group Neverending struggle toms in her fifth month of preg- with this." CRAFTS CALENDAR SS. SIMON AND JUDE There will be free door prizes listings for the Crafts Calendar show Oct. 24 at St. Robert Bel'-• of items they plan toSell at the: For more information, call (734) ) ptiould b$ submitted Jn writing larmine Church, West Chicago show. The cost is $45 for 36- by 432-5603¾ ? v's, Ss. Simon and Jude Church is every h^ur, snack food, bake . •ho later than noon Fjidayforthe and Inkster roads,Redford, 72-inch table and two chairs or a seeking crafters for its 16th arts sale, and crafts Of all kinds. For next Thursday's Issue. They can sponsored by the St. Jude Circle. 36- by 72-inch space with two tr. *AUf$ urmoiAN and craft boutique from 9 a.m. to information about tables, call b$ mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, For more information, call Joann chairs but no table, For more Crafters are Wanted for St. 5 p.m. Nov. 14, at the church, (734) 722-8098 or (734) 722- Livonia 48150, or by fax at at (313) 937-0226 or (313) 522- : information, call (313) 845-9610. Paul's Lutheran Church's 11th 32500 Palmer Road, Westland. 1343. (734) 591-7279. For more infor -2963.-.-.:--.--/ annual holiday craft show 9 am, mation, call (734) 953-2131. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, HENRY FOTOCOUIOE MADONNA UNlVERflTY 20805 Middlebelt at Eight Mile, itVpAuiAN ^••v---;. Crafters are wanted for the Crafters are wanted for Madon-. Farmington Hills. Tables cost from page Bl Space is available forSt . tjami- Henry Ford Community College na University's 14th annual arts $25 each. Fof more information, an's craft show from 9 a.ini to 3 Alumni Association's 13th annu and crafts showcase from 10 call (248) 476-0841. al holiday arts and crafts show All of us can sit around com weapon? j>im. Oct. 10 at the school, 29891 a.m.- to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8 in the If you have a question or com 'JoV Road, between Middlebelt 10 a^m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 on Activities Center on campus, placently and hope that others HFCC*s main campus at 5101 FAIRtANE CHRISTIAN will do something about our ment for Jacque Martin-Downs, [and Merriman roads, Westland. 36600 Schoolcraft Road, at Fairlane Christian School has a special projects coordinator for Evergreen Road in Dearborn. v increasingly violent nation, but Table rentals are $25. For more Levan Road, Livonia, Booth space available for its arts and wouldn't you hate to be the par the Wayne-Westland Community 'information, call Caroline Stecki Applications are available by space cost $50 for either Satur crafts fan* 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. calling the Office of Student Ser ent who gets the call from the Schools and private therapist, ^734)421-6130, day or Sunday, or $90 for both 14 at the school, 24425 Hass in police station, saying that your write her at the Observer News *T. ROBOT BEUARMINE vices at (313) 845-9610. Appli days. Booths with electricity are Dearborn Heights. For more child was just brought in for pos papers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livo ;!Crafters are wanted for a craft cants must provide photographs limited and are an additional $5. information, call (313) 565-9800. session and firing of an unlawful nia 48150. H CITY OF WESTLAND J WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WESTLAND SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES 0ar5cii •r;;.-. •:.;,. •^ H^W^vwwmpw-1 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998' fc *»a WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Wansor-Moriarty Jablonski-Payne Holmstrom-Roiand 1 Keith and Kathy Wansor of , Anthony and Elmily Jablonski Robert Paul Holmstrom of Westland announce the forth of Garden City announce the Livonia and Brandy Roland of coming marriage of their daugh engagement of their daughter, Wixom were married April 14 at ter, Melissa Kristene, to Chad Diane, to Ronald R. Payne, the Sandals Resort in St, Lucia by Michael Moriarty, the sort of son of Jim and Vicki Johnson of Kay Jackson. Joan Lary and Mike Moriarty of Bellevue, Wash, The bride is the daughter of Westland. ; John and Naomi Gray of Wixom. The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride-to-be is a graduate of Garden City West High School The groom is the son of John of John Glenn High School and and Ruth Holmstrom of Novi. earned a bachelor of science and Central Michigan Universi ty with a bachelor of science The bride is a 1993 graduate degree from the University of of Livonia Franklin High School. Michigan dental school. She is degree in business administra tion. She is an independent con The groom is a 1980 graduate employed as a dental hygienist of Livonfa Behtley High School. by Dr. Blau and Dr. Kirsch. sultant in human resources high technology and manufacturing He is employed as a project engi Her fiance is also a John neer at Rapistan Systems. recruitment and staffing. Glenn High School graduate and The bride asked Barbara earned a bachelor's degree in Her .fi afire e is a graduate of Stavislas to be her attendant, After vacationing in St. Lucia,' finance from Michigan State Sammamish High School in The groom asked Kehyon Octave the couple returned to their University. He is employed by Bellevue. He is employed by The to be his groomsman. home in Livonia. .'•'•., EDS. Boeing Company in sales and A July wedding is planned at engineering support. . planned at the Universalist Uni Ward Presbyterian Church, in Northville Township. An August wedding is tarian Church of Farmington. Westover- Christensen Harrison-Lewis Doyle-Wise David and Glenda Westover of William and Susan Harrison of Douglas Patrick Doyle .and Farmington Hills, formerly of Garden Qity announce the Deanna Marie Wise were recent Livonia, announce the engage engagement of their daughter, ly married at Laurel Chapel, ment of their daughter,. Wendy Kelly, to William Lewis, the son Livonia by the Rev. Kurt Stutz. Kay, to Daniel Lee Christensen, of Gerald and Jacqueline Lewis The bride is the daughter of the son of Donald and Karol of Dearborn. • Linda Klotz and John Wise, both Christensen of Howell. The bride-to-be is a 1995 grad of Livonia. The groom is the son The bride-to-be is a 1994 grad uate of Garden City High School. of Joyce.E. Doyle of Livonia and uate of Livonia ChurchillHigh She attends the University of the late John E.Doyle. School and .expects to graduate Michigan where she is majoring The bride is a 1988 graduate in December from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of in early childhood education. of Livonia Franklin High School. Her fiance is a 1992 graduate science degree in industrial engi -She is employed at Livonia Tow neering. She is employed by of Fordson High School and a ing- 1997 graduate of Lawrence Henry Ford Health Systems in Technological University with a The groom is a 1989 graduate Detroit. bachelor of science degree in of Livonia Churchill High Her fiance is a 1994 graduate employed by Dynalogic Engi School, He is employed as a worth to serve as best man with computer science. He is Larry Doyle and Timothy Doyle of Howell High School and also neering in Walled Lake. employed as an advanced appli manager at the Franklin Square expects to graduate in December A December wedding is Apartments in Livonia. as groomsmen. Daniel Sharma cations engineer for Unigraphics was the ring bearer. from the University of Michigan planned at First United Solutions. The bride asked Shannon Wise •with a bachelor of science degree Methodist Church of Farming- to serve as maid of honor with The couple received guests at A September :wedding is 'a reception at Roma Banquets in in computer engineering. He is ton. ••;'• planned at North Congregation-, Lindsay Wise and Laura Klotz: al Church in Farmington Hills. as bridesmaids. Garden City. The couple is mak The groom asked Tom Shuttle- ing their home in Livonia. Oertwig-Witto Lemley-lpavec Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Oertwig of Lisa Kathlene Ipavec and Campbell-Orsucci St. .Peter, 111., announce the Christopher O'Neal Lemley were Patricia and Donala Campbell engagement of their daughter, married Oct. 18, 1997, at St. of Orchard Lake announce the Cindy Renee, to Gregory Paul John Neumann Catholic Church engagement of their daughter, Witto, the son of the Rev. and in Canton. The Rev. George Sandra Lynn Campbell, to Mrs. Lawrence Witto of Redford. Charnley officiated. Robert Kennedy Orsucci of The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride is the daughter of Farmington Hills, the son of of Eastern Illinois University Bonnie and Bob Meyerand of Dale and Sandra Orsucci of and Indiana University. She is Canton and Robert Ipavec of Livonia. the senior manager of customer Ohio. The groom is the son of Vel service for Illinois Consolidated and Pam Lemley of Farmington The bride-to-be attended the Telephone Company in Matoon, Hills and the late Delores Lem University of Michigan and is •ill.. ley. employed by OpenText in Livo nia. Her fiance is a graduate of The bride is a 1986 graduate Concordia College in Ann Arbor.. of Royal Oak Dondero High Her fiance is a graduate of He serves in the campus min School. She is employed at Taco Kalamazoo College. He is istry at Eastern Illinois Univer Bell in Flint. daughter, Hillarie'Ipavec, as employed by Captec in Ann sity and is the director of young The groom is a 1987 graduate flower girl. Arbor. adult ministries at Immanuel An August wedding is planned at St. Edith Church. of Farmington Harrison High The groom asked Steve Lutheran Church in Charleston, A September wedding is School and a 1995 graduate of Marcero to serve as best man, 111. planned. Central Michigan University. He with Jeff Lounsbery, Ernie Haflett-Ogg The bride-to-be is employed as is employed as a certified athlet Muntean, Chris Putman, Kent a loan processor for Park Place ic trainer by Healthrax Interna Allion and Rob Meyerand as Warner and Brenda Adkins of Mortgage in Plymouth. Redford announce the forthcom tional in Flint. groomsmen. Christopher Cum Her fiance is employed as a The bride asked Lori Moesta mins was the ring bearer. ing marriage of their daughter, Read Taste on Sunday to be her matron of honor, with The couple received guests at Teri Lyo-n Haflett, to Bryan customer technician for Clover Kim Cummins, Kim Lemley, Roma's Banquets in Garden City Steve Ogg of Redford, the son of Technologies. Amy Downey and Kelly Her- before leaving for a weeklong LaVerle Bundy of San Antonio, A July wedding is planned at scheles as bridesmaids. Lisa honeymoon in Las Vegas, Nev. Texas. Laurel Chapel. Meyerand served as junior They are making their home in bridesmaid, with the bride's Grand Blanc. Spring into It's All iii the Name 2-3 Successr" vititfft florine Mark Weight Watchers Consider this. . easiest diet! If you operate a small business, smart money management is a top priority. Like checking. Where we offer a huge 'advantage. Easy to learn, simple to follow. 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All Christmas in July Hunter, is holding registra Livonia Cooperative Nurs UPCOMING winners will receive their tion; Morning and after ery, a preschool at 9601W. GOLF OUTING Chicago, has openings for EVENTS The Westland Police awards at the Thursday, noon classes are available. Sept. 10, Town Hall meet Call (734) .729-7222 for 3-. and 4-year-olds. To ; TEEN NIGHTS Department D.A.R.E. John information. enroll or for more informa Middle schooLteens are "Moses" Reddy Memorial • ing at Willow Creek Apart ments, 1673 Fairwood, SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S tion, call Donna at (734) • vnvited to Middle School Golf Outing is planned for 266-8185. \Cids Teen Nights Tuesdays Wednesday, Aug. 12, at between Cherry Hill and Suburban Children's Co-op at the Bailey Center this Faulkwood Shores Golf Marquette off Newburgh. Nursery has openings in all summer. The cost is $1. Club in Howell. Registra classes 18 months through Basketball, crafts, games tion begins at 7:30 a.m. 5 years old; Located in HISTORY ON and special activities will with shotgun start at 8:30 SUMMER Livonia bordering West- be 7-9:30 p.m. with swim a.m. Sponsor prograrns land. Call Michelle at (734) VIEW ming from 8-9:30 p.m. Par include: $100 for a sign CONCERTS 421-6196. WESTLAND MUSEUM ticipants' must have a waiv placed on golf course and a CULTURAL SOCIETY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The Westland Historical er signed by a parent on quarterage ad in the pro All concerts are free and The Wayne-Westland Com Museum' is open 1-4 p.m. tile'toparticipate. Register gram; $350 for two green will begin, at 6 pm. at the munity School District has Saturdays at 867 N. Wayne at the pro shop at the Bai fees, two signs placed on Performing Arts Pavilion ongoing registration for the Road between Marquette ley Center. The activity is golf course and a half page behind the William P.- _ preschool programs at Stot and Cherry Hill. Call (734) sponsored by the Mayor's ad in the program; $650 for Faust Public Library of tlemyer Early Childhood 326-1110. Task Force on Substance four green fees, two signs Westland, except the July and Family Development DRESSES ON DISPLAY Abuse arid Violence and placed on golf course, a 19 concert, which will be at Center, on Marquette The Westland Historical Westland Parks and Recre full-page ad in the program Stottlemyer Park, Dancy between Wayne arid Wild- Museum is currently dis ation. and a framed certificate. Boulevard. Rain location is wood. Programs include an playing wedding dresses Activities include: Prizes include a trip for the Bailey Center. Early Intervention Pro and accessories. The items • July 21: Pizza night, two to Atlantic City spon • July 26 ~ blue grass gram, Head Start, are from the 1930s, 1950s pjuly 28; Beach Boys sored by Westland Travel appearance by Roy Cobb & Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- and 1960s. The museum is night, music by Classic. and two hole-iri-one con^ the Coachrnen. Primfcry Impaired program located at 857 N.Wayne Rock Band. tests sponsored by Jack • Aug. 2 - American jazz and Sparkey Preschool. Road and is open 1-4 p.mA M Aug; 4: DJ night. Demmer Ford and North show featuring the Phil Registratiori is 8 a.m. to Saturdays. Brothers Ford. For infor • Aug. 11: Pizza night. Gram Combo. 4:30p.m. Call (734) 595- FRIENDS MEET • Aug. 18: Performance by mation, call (734) 722- • Aug. 9-country and 2660 for information. DARE. Friends of the Westland the Earth Angels. western performance by Historical Museum meets 7 the Waco Country Band. CHURCH PRESCHOOL SUMMER 8KATINQ SUMMER FIELD TRIPS The Westland Free p.m. on the second Tues The Westland Sports - Children ages 3-7 who have • Aug, 16 - variety perfor Methodist Preschool has days' of January, March, Arena is offering a summer an impairment may'go on mance, featuring music openings for 3- and 4?year- May, July, September and r open skating schedule five field trips this summer from the '50s through the November at the Westland '90s, by Detroit Break olds in the morning and through Aug. 18: 4^5:45 as part of the Westland Foundation fuhd-ralser: TheWestlqnd afternoon sessions. The Meeting House, 37091 p.m. Fridays; 1-2:45 p.m. Therapeutic summer field down. younger pupils attend Marquette between New Saturdays arid Sundays. trip program. Children • Aug. 23-tobe Community Foundation's annual Tuesdays and Thursdays, burgh and Wayne roads. . Admission will be $2.75 for must attend Wayne-West- announced. Christmas in July fund-raiser event is at other pupils on Mondays For information, call Presi students and senior citi land or Livonia schools or CHILDREN'S CONCERTS 6p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Hellenic and Wednesdays. A Friday dentJim Franklin, (734) zens and $3.25 for adults. live in Westland to attend. Free children's concerts Cultural Center, 36375 Joy Road,, enrichment class is also 721-0136. Everyone is wel Skate rental is available Cost is $2 per child with $5 will begin at noon on Sat Westland. The event raises{money for the available. The preschool is come. for $2. The arena also additional deposit to hold a urdays through the begin foundation's•projectsincludingthe at 1421 S. Venoy, West- offers skate sharpening for reservation, which will.be ning of August at the West- Westland Salvation £rmy summer ••'..'• land. Call (734) 728-3559. 4 returned at check-in. Par land Performing Arts ;$ -'/' '' - ents or siblings accompa Pavilion behind Westland camps, YMCA summer camp programs, ST, MEL PRESCHOOL CLUBS IN SUMMER CAMPS ' nied by parents are \yel- library. Rain location: Bai scholarships and community v " St. Mel Preschool, 7506 ACTION The Salvation Army is come to attend at no cost. ley Recreation Center improvements. Minimum donation is Inkster Road, north of holding summer day camps Trips include: Gymnasium. For more $35. Call (734) 595-7727 for information: Warren Avenue in Dear CHADD 9 am; to 3 p.m. Monday information; call (734) 722- born Heights, has morning CHADD of Northwest through Friday at 2300 • Nature Center, 9:30 a.m. and afternoon classes for Wayne County meets the to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 7620.' Venoy in Westland. The : both 3 and 4-year-olds. first Thursday of the cost of enrpllment is $50 29.' . • July 18-Chautauqua day; Aug--18-. The group making way for new fall Registration for the 1998- month throughout the per camper. • Detroit Zoo, 9:30 a.m. to Express, children's musi meets in Meeting Room A- fashions. 99 school year has begun. school year at the Livonia Summer camps include: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. cian Quy Louis. . Multiple copies of featured Call (313) 274-6270. Civic Center Library, • Explorer camp, July 24- • Crossroads Village & • July 25 V Gratitude Steel books are available at the 32777 Five Mile. CHADD Huckleberry Railroad, 9:30 Drum Band. . library. The library is at YWCAREADINESS 27, for boys going.into the RECREATION The YWCA of Western is a nonprofit, parent- a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, • Aug. 1 - Clowns Around . 6123 Central City Park based, volunteer organiza first through fifth grades. SWIMMING HOURS Wayne County Early Aug. 19. Redford. way. :•'.,':'• tion whose aim is to better • Family camp, Aug. 3-7, Westland Bailey outdoor Childhood School Readi for any family with chil Bring a picnic lunch to all • Aug. 8 - Westland All- TRAINING the lives of individuals trips. Accessible trans Stars. Training is 10:30 a.m. each swimming pool and water ness Program is available with attention difficulties. dren ages 12 and under. slide is open noon to 8:30 to 4- and 5-year-old chil For more information, call portation provided. Pro- COFFEEHOUSE CONCERTS Saturday for library Call (313) 438-3099. grairi coordinated by a cer p.m. arid 4:30-7:30 p.m. . dren. The YWCA is at (734)722-3660. . : ' The Westland Community patrons on the use of the T.O.P.S. tified therapeutic recre Foundation sponsors a free public access catalogs. The daily. For lessons, call 26279 Michigan in Inkster. GOLFOUTJNG ation specialist. Call West- (734) 722-7620, Birthday Call (313) 561-4110. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Coffeehouse Concert Series computers are the modern- MI#28 , a support group for The Independent Carpet land Therapeutic Recre 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays day equivalent of the tradi packages are offered CHARTER SCHOOL One annual Golf Outing is ation Program to register including two large pizzas, sensible weight loss, meets this summer. tional card catalog. These The Academy of Detroit- at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Sunday, July 19, at Fellows at (734) 722-7620. . Dates include: \\, training sessions take '•'.' one large pop, paper prod Westland, an , Creek Golf Course. Prot ucts, games for the kids Good Shepherd Reformed BEAUTIF1CATION AWARDS • July 22 - Lenaghari-Her- about 15-20 minutes. entrepreneurial and busi Church, Wayne Road and ceeds from all sponsored Library, staff will teach the and entrance to the pool ness charter school, serves holes will go to Children's The Westland mayor's ald Duo, classical guitar arid water slide. Call ahead Hunter inAVestland. For office is accepting nomina and flute. . fundamentals of using the kindergarten through sev more information, call Hospital of Michigan. A public access catalogs and. for birthday reservations. enth grade. The school $150 donation Will supply tions.for the residential • July 29-Stone Circle Discounts are offered for Jackie at (734) 722-7225. arid nonresidential beauti- Trio; Irish music? will answer questions. This emphasizes a basic educa the sponsor with a sign at training is free, and no reg groups by calling ahead, tion with business and MOMSCLUB each designated hole. For . fication awards. The dead • Aug. 5 -. Paul Vornhagen (734)722-7620. line for noriiinations is 5 . Quartet, jazz." istration is required. entrepreneurial skills. The the newly formed MOMS information, call Cathy school offers a foreign lan Club of Westland will hold Buchanan, (734) 729-6200 p.rm Friday, July 31. Judg FRIENDS OF LIBRARY RECREATION AND FUN ing of residential nominees A recreational get-together guage class, music and art, its next rheeting at 10 a.m. ext.124. . \ The Friends of the William a dress code and a'comput- Wednesday, July 15, jn the will be based oh overall AT THE P. Faust Public Library for teens and adults who VEGAS PARTY appea'rance of the front and are disabled is the second er lab with access to the Brayirian Lounge located in meet 7 p.m. the second Internet. Call (734) 722- the Bailey Recreation Cen Libei-ty Park Senior Com back yards. This includes LIBRARY Tuesday of each month at Friday of each month at munity and the Fouiy 1465 or (248) 569-7787. • ter, 36651 Ford Road. The flowers, color combinations, PUPPET SHOW the library, 6123 Central the Westland Bailey Cen :midable Group will be host- trees and greenery/Judg City Parkway. Call (734) ; ter. (734)722-7620. LITTLE LAMBS club will be holding an ipg a Vegas Party, 1-4 p.m. The Parade of Stories PUp^. organized discussion group ing of nonresidential nomi 326-6123, Meetings last FIGURE SKATING. Little Lambs Preschool, on Wednesday, Aug. 5. RSVP. pet Theater presents on summer activities. nees,will be based on over- . "Three Billy Goats Gruff' about one hour and are » The Westland Figure Skat Farmington Road south of to Dolores by July 22, at all appearance of the open to the public. The West Chicago in Livonia, is Members will also discuss (734)728-8670. and "Three Little Pigs," 7 ing Club has formed an grounds surrounding the p.m.Wednesday, Aug; 5, in Friends also hold a Friends Adult Introductory Preci accepting registration for forming play groups and a BENNETT TO SPEAK business. This includes any the Community Meeting Shop Book Sale during reg sion Team. The team is for the 1998-99 school year. monthly MOMS night out. Marquette House in West-- flowers, color coinbin ations, Room at the Westland pub ular library hours at the those who want to have fun Classes meet Monday- ' The MOMS Club is a land will host an informal trees and greenery as well lic library. Registration is library. r With other skating adults Wednesday-Friday after national support group for meeting with state Sen. as the cleanliness of the required. Register in per and get exercise. Practices noons and Tuesday-Thurs mothers who stay home Loren Bennett, who is business and its property. son at the Children's Ser are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. day mornings for 3-to 5- with their children, includ seeking re-election in the-. Condominiums and apart vice Desk or by phone by WESTLAND All levels are Welcome. For year-olds. Little Lambs is a ing those who have home- 9th District, 7-9 p.m. Tues ments will be judged under calling (734) 326-6123. information, call (734) 722- nonprofit, nondiscriminatp-. based businesses or who day, July 21, at 36000 the nonresidential award . BOOK DISCUSSION CENTER 1091. ; ry preschool. For informal work part time but are Campus Drive off Mar-. category. In addition, the The Westland library adult tioh, call (248) 471-2077. home with their children book discussion group will SIDEWALK SALE during the day. The gro.ups quette Road in Westland. home or business wilt be The Westland Shopping FRANKLIN PTSA Call (734) 326-6537. highlighted on television in discuss O'Henry stories at offers activities, including Center Summer Sidewalk SCHOOLS The Franklin High PTSA is programs for mothers, play MEET RED WINO a special segment during . 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. Sale is through July 19. MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE seeking members. Member groups for Children, and Aaron Ward of the Detroit the Sept, 10 Town Hall The group will discuss ship is open to those who picks from 1997 literary More than 50 stores will McKinley Cooperative get-togethers for the whole Red Wings wilt meet ., meeting. To submit a nomi clear their stores of spring care about the schools and nation, call (734) 467-3200 magazines at 7 pin. Tues- Preschool, housed in Good family. The MOMS Club guests, answer.questions and summer merchandise Shepherd Reformed conuriunity, and members also performs service pro and autograph a photo between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., aren't required to haye a or send the nomination to: jects benefiting needy chil graph, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. student in the school. Price dren in the community. SatunlAy, Aug. 1, at Art Mayor Robert Thomas, city is $3 for students, $5 for of Westland, 36601 Ford, C A t |E N 0 A H F O R m Children are welcome at all Van, 8300 Wayne Road in adults. Checks should be club activities. For more Westland. Only one auto Westland 48185.The resi made payable to Franklin dential prizes are: first information, call (734) 266- graph per person and no The Observer Newspaper* it eicome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community PTSA and sent to 31000 2919. personalized autographs.. place: plaque, ya,rd sign groups or individuals announcing a community progrjim or eveni. Please type or print the inforJoy in Livonia 48150. and dinner for two with the PUBLIC SPEAKING CUTEST BABY mation below and mail your item to The Calendar^ Westland Observe^ 36951 Schoolcraft, TUTORIAL PROGRAM mayor via limousine; sec Livonia, Mi -18150, or by fox to 734-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday The Westland Easy Talk A cutest baby contest will . A free tutoring program for ers Toastmosters Club No. ond place: certificate of for the following Thursday's paper. Call 953-210-i if you haw any questions. be held nt the strawberry . recognition, $30 dinner cer students is offered at the 6694 (formerly Hoty festival at Garden City Salvation Army Waync- tificate for two at the Event: Smokemnstcrs) urges peo Hospital 10 a.m. to 4 p,m. Alexander the Groat Wcstland Corps Communi ple who want to learn the Sunday, July 26. Babies restaurant and a yard sign; Date and Time: , —- ty Center, 2300 Venoy in art of public speaking to bom on or after Jan. 1, , third place: certificate of Westland. The program, 4- attend the club's Weekly 1997, are eligible. To enter, recognition, $35 gift certifi Location: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and meetings at 6 p.m. each porenta can bring a picture Thursday, is for student's Thursday at Denny's cate to Westland Shopping Telephone: of their baby to the festival. Center and a yard sign. ages 9 and older in Wayne, Restaurant, 7725 N. There is no entry fee. Vot Westland and Romulus, The nonresidential prizes Additional Info.: Wayne Road next to West- ing will bo by donations^-. are: first place: plaque and For information on 'partici land Shopping Center. For Prizes wilfbc nwarded- a yard sign; second pluco:- pating or volunteering, call more information, call :JioicccdaJ>enefa the' ,^/.-- -Leau'ReU4 Douglas, (734) . John Elbe at (734) 326•' eertifiMtc Ofrecognition—-~ : birthing e^nUr atGardeii ^ - -722-3660,l_ __..,- ti t _ . t_ ,,.„.,__.__,: _..-A"_>.^^._...... _;__^.~;!.. 5419 flnytiine, — - — -and a yard sign; third ; --- •~ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 Learning pro There's no such thing as Procassini teaches intuition "Most people build blocks at she said. ; cess: A/7t>r women's intuition. , development and dream inter the intuitive level because we She has demonstrated her own working in "It's people's intuition, Women pretation classes at Schoolcraft have been told feelings don't energy field to clients several trust their intuition because College in Livonia. Her classes count," Procassini said. "Intu times by standing against a wall business they're more open. Men are just are always full and always ition should be the guiding rule, and asking them to stare at her gdministra- as intuitive," said clairvoyant, include some skeptics, Their con If you fine-tune your intuition. forehead. After a few mjnute3 '; Hon for 20 and certified hypnotherapist version is all the more sweet. and learn to trust it - but not she steps away as the client con years, Camille Procassini of Ann Arbor: At the beginning of her class^. coming from desired outcome or tinues staring at the wall. Camille Pro Procassini is hosting "Using "Developing Your Intuition: want, just pure feeling - you will. Procassini's energy field is cassini of Intuition in the Workplace" as Practical Tools for Practical Peo not make a mistake." imprinted against the wall. Most part of the.West Suburban ple," Procassini asks students to Logic, however, is not just a of time, people see a white or Ann Arbor : Chapter of the National Associa write down how they feel about five-letter word. It has its place gold aura outlining her form; sh? •now is teach- tion of Career Women's monthly the color of their shirt. in the scheme of cognition, but it said. Sometimes they see, shad ing people networking meeting and lun It is a question with a purpose: is the end point, not the begin? ings of purple. Everybody has an intuition cheon at 11:45 am. Tuesday, What does the color of my shirt ning. In a dangerous situation, energy field; development July 21, at Ernesto's Restaurant say about me? for example, the impulse to flee Procassini hau Used her intu in Plymouth. As the class progresses, stu is first felt in the gut. ition kinetically to scan a per and dream The meeting/luncheon is open dents apply their developing "You take it up to the heart, son's body for medical problems. interpreta to the public at a cost of $18. For intuition to problems in work, what's this fear, then you take it Sometimes she experiences" a'•] tion. more information, call Tracy at relationships and family life. to the brain and the brain tells sympathetic headache. When (734)420-3508. "It.is most enjoyable to watch you to get out of here. The gut is she was a child, these physical Like everybody else, business people get it, to see the 'ah, ha! I always the center point," Pro sensations scared her. people are not deficient in intui should've had a V-8' kind of cassini said. "The intuition to "I didn't always understand ition, according to Procassini. moment," she said. know when danger is near is not why I didn't feel well," she said. They simply rely too much on Procassini's message to every fear. . "I could have been pulling some their left-brain logic. one, is simple and clear: Always "You should always pay atten one else's energy." "They think, did I make that trust your intuition. It's the cen tion. Even if it makes no logical Procassini also has worked up? It doesn't make logical ter of the unfiltered, innocent sense, but your thought is 'I with police departments in sense, It's a blip," said Procassi truth. It existed long before, need to exit/ get out of there." Chicago and Ann Arbor in solv ni, who worked in business authority figures• •- parents, Procassini believes everyone is ing crimes. It's not her favorite administration for 20 years. teachers, institutions - wore it born with intuition, but some task - "I prefer not to do it Besides doing personal consul down with threats of guilt and remain more 'open* than others. because I have to go into the vic: tations and business seminars, fear. "It's called an energy field," tinVs space." '•:•'•.••'..'• As a clairvoyant, Procassini said she gets information about NEW VOICES clients in "slightly different ways. I'll see their energy, where Timothy and DeeAnna George Lapum of Seminole,, Fla. Michael. Grandparents are Springs, Calif. Livonia, Mary Alice Galovich of there's blocking." LaBell announce the birth of David and Ronna Llamas of Marie Ha Fisher of Dearborn Todd and Tracy Rhodes of Baldwin and Murray Rhodes of However, Procassini doesn't Chase-lyn Marie Watson April Westland announce the birth of Heights and Pat and Don Ulivi Livonia announce the birth of Webster, Ind. claim to corner the market on 12 at the Birthing Center of Gar Matteo David April 17 at the of Garden City. Dalton James April 19 at the David Pompa and Lisa intuition. den City Hospital. She joins a Birthing Center of Garden City Stacey Marie Rohde of Red- Birthing Center of Garden City Pinazza-Pompa of Livonia "There isn't a person on the brother, Patrick, 7. Grandparr Hospital. Grandparents are ford announces the birth of Jas Hospital. He joins a brother, announce the birth of Jordan planet who can't do what I do," ents are Richard and Linda Keith and Cindy Story of West- mine Marie April 17 at the Brandon, 8. Grandparents are David April 22 at Botsford Hos she said. "Everybody has access LaBell of Fenton, and Dee and land and Guadalupe Soria of Birthing Center of Garden City Betty and James Duavard of pital in Farmington Hills. to it if they trust it." Patricia Tatum of Westland: Detroit. Hospital. Todd and Angie Loop of David and Jennie Blair of Westland announce the birth of Westland announce the birth of Angie Wolf of Garden City Alexis Paige May 9 at Oakwood Emilie Marie April 30 at Oak- and Jimmy Bellinger of Dear Hospital Annapolis Center- wood Hospital Annapolis Center- born announce the birth of Wayne. She has a sister Kayla Wayne. Grandparents are Chelsey Rose Rellinger. April Rene. Grandparents are Jim Robert and Shelly Dillingham of 17 at the Birthing Center of Gar Loop of Westland, Cheri Urban Dearborn Heights and William den City Hospital. GAndparents D of Westland and Dennis Moore and Kathryn Blair of Winter are Byron Wolf and Jim and Janet Moore of Ladoga, Ind. Garden, Fla. Rellinger, both'of Garden City. Beth Reindl and Jim John and Jennifer McBain Lawrence and Sharon Con- This summer there is so much going Dougherty of Canton announce of Garden City announce the klin of Canton announce the on it's hard to decide what to fr where the birth of Bailey Elizabeth birth of John Travis April 17 at birth of John Patrick April 4 at to go! That's why the Observer & Eccentric Dougherty April 15 at the the Birthing Center of Garden St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Birthing Center of Garden City City Hospital. Grandparents are Ann Arbor. He has two sisters, Newspapers has put together this special directory to Hospital, John and Jennie McBain and Jeanette Marie, 7, and Caitlin make it easier... Michael and Elizabeth Laurie and Gary Garlough, all of 'Elisabeth, 2\ and a brother, For more information about advertising please call Lapum of Westland announce Wayne. Daniel Joseph, 5'i Grandparents Rich: 734-953-2069 the birth of Blake Aaron May 9 Shawn and Sharon Fisher of are Edmund and Sally Conklin Nan: 734-954-2099 at Oakwood Hospital Annapolis Wayne announce the birth of of Shelby Township, Jeanette Center-Wayne. He has a brother, Sarah Marietta and Olivia Cherraside of Apopka, Fla., and Miibifi>tM State Viihertitt't Brent/ Grandparents are Vernon Ann May 8 at Oakwood Hospital the late John J. Chermside. 7 k'xr;;-^-'., '• -v. HIDDEN LAKE >5 Acre i>ar« Take an additional 20% off Heslop's everyday low prices on select giftware! don't always have a lot of timevthe Observer & It's Heslop's 21st anniversary! 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FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICU.LIN (734) 953-2069 WRIST, We welcome INDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE YOUTH CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH BAPTIST BIBLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia AWANA you to Join us FELLOWSHIP CLUBS Rev. Luther A. Worth, Sr. Pastor ; 525-3664 or 261 -9276f Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor „4Tm._,_ ^ at our new Sunday School ...... 10:00 A.M. • —r Two locations to serve you — W^RD locatlonll Morning Worship.',...;,...... 11:00 A.M. LIVONIA ^ A CANTON ^JS': : t^Mpo(M 40QOO yj iftto R '^VT»-T--K.i'--.*.-^i^v 7*awT;' r B9P WI^J •v-v •^pp ITie Observer & tfccenVnc/THURSDAY, JULY 16, 199a *i7 RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News Island Saturday, July 18. Riders mat ion, call Music Unlimited in . should t>e submitted In writing will meet at 10 a.m. at the Har Clarkston at (248) 625-7057. no later than noon Friday for the poons Island ferry parking lot on IN CONCERT next Thursday's Issue. They can the south side of 23 Mile Road, Eternity, one of the country's he mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, west of Alana. leading contemporary Christian Livonia 48150, or by fax at Single Pointers also will meet music artists, will be in concert , (734) 591-7279. Fer more Infor at Ward Presbyterian Church, at 8:30,10 and 11 a.m; and 7 , mation, call (734)953-2131. 40000 W. Six Mile Road, p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Ward BETHANY MWJRBAN WEST Northville, and ride to Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Bethany Suburban West, a Northville via 1-275 bike trail Six Mile Road, Northville. Catholic organization which pro and Hihes Drive on Saturday, Appealing to audiences of .all . vides spiritual, social and 8upt July 25, ages, the Austin, Texas group is port assistance to divorced and For more information about 1 dedicated to communicating the separated Christians, will have a any of the events, call the Gospel through music. The !• meeting and dance, starting? SPUME office at (248) 374-5920. group has performed with p.m., Saturday, July 18, at Si. MARMAfle ENCOUNTER Michael W, Smith, Steve Camp, Kenneth Catholic Churchy Hag- Worldwide Marriage Bryan Duncan,.Carmen and gerty south of Five JVlile Road, Encounter offers a weekend David Moss and appeared at Plymouth Township. The charge experience for married couples Walt Disney World, the Pen- ' will be $5 for those who arrive to improve their communication tagon and several conventions. .;; before 7:30 p.m., $8 after 7:30 skills, learn the value of intima For more information, call the i p.m. Refreshments will be pro cy and renew their love for each church at (248) 374-7400. ! vided. Call Rose at (734) 464- other Friday through Sunday, 3325 or Nita at (734)261-9123 July 17-19 and Sept. 18-20, at RUMMAGE SALE ; for more information. St John's Family Life Center in Timothy Lutheran Church and > The group meets regularly on Plymouth. AAL, branch 3233, are hosting a ' Sundays for breakfast and Masa For more information or to rummage sale from 9 a.m, to 5 i Innovative worship: Tim Zimmerman and the King's bRass will perform at 11 a.m. p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 31-- r 10 a.m. at the Redford Inn, register, call Bill and Carol at Sunday, July 19, at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Road in Canton. The group, Five Mile Road west of Beech (248) 528-2512, Dan and Debbie Aug. 1, at the church, 8820 Daly Road, Redford, and at 11:16 at (810) 286-5524 or visit formed in 1977, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country who Wayne Road, south of Ann Arbor a.m. at St. Aidan's Church, httpy/www .rc.net/detrbit/wwmie. have the desire to use the instruments they love to praise the Lord inaii innovative Trail. Call (734) 427r2290 for 17500 Farmington Road (north worship tinie for all generations. Their original arrangements are featured on eight more information. SUNDAY LESSONS ] of Six Mile Road), Livonia - call Church of Today West-Unity recordings. For more information, call the church at (724) 455-0022. NEW BEGINNING Vala* (734) 729-1974 - for coffee meets at 10 a.m. Sundays at The Rev. Kea rney Ki rkby will and conversation at 7 p.m. Tues Meadowbrook Elementary discuss "Personalizing the Pro http://www.cotwest.com. Southfield, Friday-Saturday, "Children's and Youth Choir cess" whenNew Beginnings, a days at Archie's Family Restau School, 29200 Meadowbrook July 24-25. Guest composers and Music" from 2:30-5 p.m., both rant) 30471 Plymouth Road, CHORAL SYMPOSIUM grief support group meets at St. Road south of 13 Mile Road, the The Rev. Gary Matthews, min clinicians will include Doug July 24, and "General Sacred Livonia, and for pinochle at 7 church offers youth education Matthew's United Methodist 1 ister of music at Highland Park Besig, Nancy Price, Gene Grier, Music" 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25. Church, 30900 W. Six Mile Road, p.mC every other Friday - call and Bible classes, meditation, Carolyn Banta and Lowell Ever- Each participant will receive Rose at (734) 464-3325. Baptist Church, is hosting three east of Merriman Road, Livonia, Artist Way and Unity Basics Sacred Choral Music Sympo son. packets of choral music, specially courses. For more information, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The tmoUfwm siums for church, choir directors, The programs are: "Advent, selected from some of the world's program is for people suffering Single Point Ministries will call (248) 449-8900 or visit its accompanists and singers at the Christmas and Epiphany Sacred leading publishers. The registra Web site at as the result of the death of a have a bicycle tour of Harpoons church, 28600 Lahser Road, Music" from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and tion fee is $25. For more infor- loved one. There are nq fees. For more information, call the church office at (734) 422-6038, Marilyn Wilkinson at (248) 380- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS 7903, or Rosemary Kline at (734) Listings for vacation Bible call (734) 464-0990. school 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July the Bible. The school will include music and an ice cream social. 462-3770. schools should be submitted in TIMOTHY LUTHERAN 27-31 at the church, 5835 Shel songs, crafts, games, snacks and To register, call the church at PRECEPT TRAINING writing no later than noon Friday Timothy Lutheran Church will don, Canton. The program is for puppet shows. The closing pro (734)522-6830. Registration is being accepted for the next Thursday's issue. have its vacation Bible school, children age 4 through comple gram and carnival will be at 6 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN for Precept Ministries Institute They can be mailed to 36251 "God's People Pray," 6:30-8:30 tion of the fifth grade. The offer p.m. Aug. 2. For more informa The First Presbyterian Church of Training for students, poten Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or p.m. Wednesdays, July 22 and ing is $5 per child, with scholar tion, call the church office at of Plymouth will have its vaca tial leaders or current leaders by fax at (734) 591-7279. For 29 and Aug. 5,12,19, 26, at the ships available. To register or for (734)453-5534. tion Bible school. "God's Kids Thursday-Saturday, Aug- 13-15 more information, call (734) church, 8820 Wayne Road, Livo more information, call (734) 459- CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Pray-H.Q.P.E. World Tour," 9 at Calvary Baptist Church, 953-2131. nia. A light supper will be served 0013. Christ Our Savior Lutheran a.m. to noon Aug. 3-7 at the 43065 Joy Road, Canton.For RIVERSIDE PARK at 6 p.m. Infants are welcome Church will have its vacation' church, 701 Church St., Ply more information, call Lee Anne PLYMOUTH BAPTIST Young at (734) 455-0022. Riverside Park Church of God in with parents in the adult pro Plymouth Baptist Church will Bible school 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10-14 mouth. Children who have com Livonia is hosting "Circle of- gram. There is no charge, but have its vacation Bible school, at the Canton campus, 46001 pleted preschool through the SUMMER SERVICE Friends Ranch" vacation Bible registration is required. For "Amazing Science and Wonders," Warren Road, west of Canton sixth grade are welcome. Fea The Sunday worship service at school from 6:45-9 p.m. July 20- more information or a registra 9:15 a.m. to noon July 27-31 at Center Road, Canton. The pro tured will be songs and music, Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 24 atthechurch, 11771 New- tion form, call the church office church, 42021 Ann Arbor Trail, gram is for.children ages 4 crafts, recreation, snacks, pup Five Mile Road, Livonia, will be burgh Road, Livonia, the school at (734) 427-2290. Plymouth. Children ages 4 thrQUgh the sixth grade. Stu pets and storytelling. 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Zima have met along the _ *» . -W» • • ' :•;"'••'."We're getting a lot stronger," However, their biggest adven-; way is another legacy of the ' . *J'~"n M • j; said Martus. "Climbing the Cas tare to date came in Culbertson, adventure. Martus said a bike cades (mountains in Washington Morit. They were biking through shop owner on South Whidbey state) vvas harder than the Rock- the rain along U.S. Highway 2 Island near Seattle spent six :; ies. ^Ve were in better shape by about 25 miles from the North hours fixing their bikes and only Hhe time we reached the Rock Dakota border on July 4 Ayhen a Charged them $30. ies." •"•,•.-/... ' ,-.>.•'•;••'<'' •' - ' state trooper pulled them over to "A lot of great people helped us Martus figures he and Zima warn of a tornado sighted 30 but, told us where to camp, burn about 3D0 calories an hour, miles to the east. 1 warned us where not to'•camp," maybe more. They're eating well, Martus and Zima took refuge said Martus.. \. stopping at a grocery store every in a city park, secured their Originally, Martus and Zima day. They've abandoned making bikes, arid climbed into their planned to reach the East Coast oatmeal for breakfast. Now, iCs tents wearing their raincoats. bagels - quick, easy and by Aug. 1. Weather and other The winds picked up and the unexpected delays have put Summer Fun at Cranbrook 'portable. rain came down harder. "The winds were ripping them behind schedule. Zima has • Some good stories through at 60-70 miles an hour," another commitment on Aug. 8, Institute of Science Besides raising money for MS, said Martus, adding that they so he may end his journey at *•••';' Martus' trip will provide good took refuge in a cement Port Huron, and Martus will continue to New York City alone. The Robot Zoo stories for his grandchildren. restroom. ^e kept peeking out. June 13 through September 7, 1998 He'll tell them about the pods of It was marble-size hail. We fig That's OK, he says. It's a ore as - killer whales - he saw ured the roof would come off, chance for more adventure, and Most zoos only allow you to look atlhe animals. swimming off the coast of San and we closed the door. The more importantly, it's a chance This exhibit allows you to interact with eight Juan Island near Seattle. And woman from across the street to raise more money for MS. larger-than-life robotic beasts through computer he will describe his harrowing sent her son to knock on the Individuals interested pledg interactive and hands-on displays. In addition to trip biking the Sun Road door." ing or contributing to Jeff Mar learning how real animals function, you can even see live through Logan Pass in the Rock* The street was a river of knee-: tus' fund-raising eftort can con ies at 6,600 feet. Martus and deep water, and the 16-year-old tact Kathleen Payne at (734) animals at CranbrooVi Nature; Place. This exhibit is sponsored by Zima biked the last five miles of youth helped rescue their tent 591-1559. TIME, Silicon H Graphics and FANUC Robotics. the pass through cold, fog and and bikes. As for MS patients, a support rain; Martus and Zima spent the group meets 7:15-8:15 p.m. Fri "You knew there was a sheer night with Paul and Lily days at the Livonia YMCA, drop off there, but it was just Finnicums, but what a night it Stark Road north of Schoolcraft. WOW! NEW FAMILY EVENING SHOWS white," he said, adding that the was. Their hosts' basement A water exercise program from Looking for something different to do on Friday or Saturday night? road was closed shortly after began to flood with sewer water 6-7 p.m. precedes the group Pack a picnic or purchase tasty dinners at Cranbrook Institute of wards. ...-•"'•> and the two men became part of meeting. Science. Sit back and relax in one of our new. weekend Then there was- the trek a bucket brigade. That night "We have been successful from family shows. They are sure to excite and delight kids though Montana facing 20-mile- they slept soundly on the living the word go," said Payne. an-hour headwinds - "It was.like room floor. V "Because we meet so frequently and grown-ups alike! we really care about each other." Laser Beatles The group was founded by ice otters Doris Colling five years ago for Friday & Saturday, 7pm, (Allagei) MS patients and their spouses. Enjoy the music of one of the greatest and.most It's supported by St. Mary Hos loved bands of all time, the Beatles, set to brilliant pital, the National Multiple Scle laser images! Fun for the entire family! grief support groups rosis Society and Livonia Family YMCA. It has about 80 mem Secrets of the Summer Sky bers, 50 of whom have MS- No matter what your age is, if Lutheran Church, 46250 Ann Friday & Saturday, 8pm (Agei 5 and up) Colling's husband, Emerson, you are dealing with grief follow Arbor RpacV Plymouth. Travel 9,000 miles in this indoor celestial voyage, from the North Pole ing the loss of a loved one, Arbor said two physical therapists vol we travel south to Michigan to explore the stars and planets visible in It also has a group for young unteer their time every Friday Hospice has a support group widows and widowers who are our current night sky. The journey continues to the equatorial tropics to that can help. for the water exercise program. under age 46 that meets at 7 The Y charges $2 per person. view night-time wonders not visible from Michigan. We return just in It's BTweeners group for wid p.m. the first and third Tuesday owed men and women who are Colling added that the Livonia time to watch a beautiful sunrise. of the month at the First United group is the only MS support still in the workforce meets at 7 Methodist Church, 45201 North ,p.m the third Wednesday of the group in Michigan that meets month at St. Timothy"s Presby —Territorial Road, Plymouth. weekly. The group is open to For more information about everyone, no matter the degree •CTANBROCrK. terian Church, 16700 Newburgh INIItTUTI or Road, Livonia! the.groups and other age and of disability. "We sometimes get There's more to explore at Cranbrook: , For people dealing with a loss loss specific programs for adults a little crowded, but we have no Gardens> nature trails, Art Museum, historic homes due to suicide, Arbor Hospice and children offered by Arbor intention of excluding anybody." and picnic sites. ; has a group that meets at 7 p.m. Hospice, call (800) 783-5764 or For additional information, ' the first and third Mondays of the Arbor Center in Northville at call the Collings at (248) 380- 1221 N Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills the month at Risen Christ (248)348-4980. 8523. \wf north of downtown Birmingham 1-877-OO-C RAN Brook **lS^f 1 -^--¾. 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Summer hockey, C3 Softball, pe Page 1, Section C C » Ris^U, trtiMr 734 MS.* 2108 on the vveh: http. observer-eccentric.com Thursday, July 16.1998 i OBSERVER SPORTS Based on Monday's vote by the South relaying the administration's'stance, SCENE Redford School Board, the Redford "It's not based on the opposition;to Thurston Hockey Committee is one hockey, it's based on our understanding step closer, to its goal of starting a coop ofthe needs of the (athletic) program at: Indians get bid erative program this year with Redford QCLI^TtS &CbV\ this time." . -: . The Michigan Indians 10-and-under Union/ . RU athletic director Jim Gibbons has Willie Mays-level baseball team, based The seven members voted 6 to 1 in said RU would welcome a cooperative in Plymouth, has received a bid from the favor of "pursuing the issue farther," program and handle the administrative American Amateur Youth Baseball according to South Redford superinten Aug. 15 is the deadline to inform the MHSAA of end, including scheduling and selection -Alliance World Series, Aug. 1-8 in St. dent John Graves. , districts' intentions to combine programs, Graves of coaches. CostB would be minimal for the South Louis. The Indians posted a 36-9 record The vote calls for the two administrations to pro said. The MHSAA ExecutiveCommittee must Redford district since the cooperative program would this season. Other teams competing in ceed with more planning and to bring back the offi approve the cooperative program. be funded mostly by the RU. extracurricular task the Series will ,be from Illinois, Missouri, cial "resolution for board action," Graves said. The South Redford administration, including assis force and fund-raisers, sources say. Mississippi, Virginia, Tennessee and "The Michigan High School Athletic Association tant superintendent Bill Weber, Thurston athletic Scott Sellin, a member of the Thurston Hockey Texas, .'.•••:'. requires a very specific resolution," Graves said. director/assistant principal Bob Sickles and Thurston Committee, said at least 20 people showed up to give Members of the Indians are David "This is certainly a significant step, but not a final principal Jim Finn, has recommended delaying the their support ofthe cooperative program. '•'•.''. Carey, Shawn Little and Craig Post step. There are a number of important details to start of a cooperative program. "There were a bunch, 20 people, maybe more," Sell- -(from Canton); Kyle Gendron and Greg workout/' Its position was stated in a letter dated June 16 in said. "We hac] as many or more.RU people there. 'Mrrone (Plymouth); Eddie Duggan and A final vote of approval, which would require a from Finn to Graves, the hew superintendent. The RU people who showed up helped us explain to. ;Stephen Merlo (Livonia); Shawn Dun- majority of the seven board members, could be held "There are a number of priorities in the athletic the board how it worked, how it was funded, what ford (Westland); Craig LaPlanteXWhit- at the next board meeting, July 27, or the one follow department and expansion of hockey, no matter the ;more Lake); Nathan and Nick Sarkissian ing, Aug. 10. mechanism, is not a priority now," said Graves, ~~ .' ' Please see MERGER, C2 (South Lyon); and Garrett Ruthig ^Brighton). The team is coached by Jim Gendron, Dave Sarkissian and Nick •Marrone. w^-'j-.m v The Indians are currently seeking any corporate or individual sponsorships to .help defray the expenses associated with -participation in the World Series. Those wins ^wishing to help should contact Nick Mar Nice hardware: rone at (734) 459-0695 for details. Chris Tompkins, ' ' ' " who will be a Blind athletes excel senior in the fall Shawn Donaldson of Livonia and Joe at Westland Hamilton of Wayne are among 50 ath John Glenn, letes named to represent the United Tompkins also makes earned the right 'States at the 1998 World Champonships to take home 'for the Blind beginning today and ending cut for Junior Amateur this trophy after :'July26. ': Donaldson, 24, and Hamilton, 19, each winning the "compete in Goalball, Donaldson was a High School .1996 Atlanta Paralympian who was a • GOLF Division ofthe national champion in 1997 and Hamilton Traverse City won the 1996 Junior National Champi It's been another busy and successful Junior I Colle onships. summer on the golf course for Westland giate Classic Goalball is a team sport developed for resident Chris Tompkins, who will be a the blind by the Germans as an athletic senior in the fall at John Glenn High July 7and 8 at -activity for returning soldiers rendered School. Schuss Moun blind during World War II. The game Tompkins won the High School Divi tain Golf Club. consists of two teams of three players to sion of the Traverse City Junior/Colle Tompkins had a a side that alternate rolling a basketball giate Classic on July 7 and 8 at Schuss two-day total of size ball which contains bells inside back Mountain Golf Club. and forth within a standard 18 meter 153 (77-76), two volleyball sized court. Tompkins had a two-round total of shots better than -A combination of soccer, softball and 153 (77-76) to finish two strokes aheadv the second-place bowling, the object of the game is to of second^place Nick Abbruzzese of golfer. forcefully roll the ball into a goal that Okemos. Tompkins' total would have' stretches the length of the end line. earned him 12th in the College Divi All players must wear a blindfold sion. regardless of vision and the length of the game consists of two halves seven min- Plymouth's Gregory Bores, a Henry ,uteseach. Ford Community College student, was 24th in the College Division with a two- round total of 158 (84-74). Meteor soccer tryouts Tompkins returned to the links on The Livonia Y Meteors II, forming a Tuesday and recorded earn one of 11 new Under-17 team to compete in the berths to the Michigan Junior Amateur Little Caesar's Open Division, needs one Championship in a qualifier at The to two more players with birth dates Links of Whitmore Lake. Tompkins' between 8-1-81 and 7-31-83. score of 77 gave him 10th place in a 48- Interested players should contact (734) player field. 462-6169 to schedule a tryout. Competing well but missing the cut were Plymouth Township's Evan Cur- Coaches wanted rie and Redford Township's Steven Elliot, who fired 82s, Westland's Antho Livonia Ladywood HS is looking for ny Fotiu with 92 and Livonia's Chris coaches for its varsity and junior varsity Jarvis, 98. tennis teams, a junior varsity field hock ey coach, and an assistant varsity swim coach. Those interested should call the Ladywood.athletic office at (734) 591- 2323 for details.: Mixed New hockey team AneW Squirt A hockey team, the Can ton Crush, is now forming. The Crush reviews targets Sylvan Lake will compete iri the Little Caesar's Trav el Hockey League. All District 4 players If you missed or didn't get your fill"of are welcome to'tryout, MU coach hopes the hydroplanes at last weekend's Spir HYDROPLANES . The final conditioning skate will be it of Detroit Thunderfest, there's from .7.-8 p.mY July 22, with tryouts slat impressive recruits another chance Sunday with the return ed for 7-8'p.m. Aug. 3V4 and B at the Ply Although Steve Linn does the driving ofthe 81st annual Sylvan Lake Regat he's quick to point out this is a team mouth Cultural Center. For more infor offset loss of Sisung ta. mation, call Jeff Lajoie (981-0864), Joe sport. Another key member of the team Moore (495-0137) or Wally Hill (451- The race, organized by the Oakland is Race Engineer Jim Sechler of Farm 1638), : :':; '" :-"•••;-••-;-•"• :. .- The outlook looked exceedingly County Boat Club, Inc„ staris at noon ington Hills. bright for Madonna University's vol and is frecrto the pxiblic. —-•-— * ' leyball team —-until the last two i ..... Seven classes will compete during weeks. "Randy is tireless when it comes to Cobras claim Classic That'B when coach Jerry Abraham the day, with between eight to 10 boats the boat," Steve Linn said. "He is . The Plymouth-Canton Cobras, a first- got some bad news: Karin Sisung, his per class. \ always thinking of new ways to iyear 11-year-old trdveL^baseball team, 5-foot-9 star outside hitter, probably Among the competitors in the 2.6 improve it, even during a perfect 4-0 .made their trip north to compete in the will not return for her senior season. litre modified class will be the Linn start, I've threatened to take his keys Ithaca Classic last weekend worth their The reason is her academic schedule. Racing entry out of Livonia. The boat is to the shop so he'll leave the boat while. The classes she needs to take are at owned by Randy Linn of Livonia and alone. ,« The Cobras defeated the Okemos night, and on nights the Lady Cru driven by his younger brother Steve "Randy has great development skills 'Chiefs (a 12-year-old travel squad), plus saders play on. Linn of Farmington Hills. '12- and 13-year-old all-star teams from "She's one of the best outside hitters but Jim is the best race day mechanic : Mount Pleasant and Ithaca, on Satur I've ever had here," said Abraham of Mechanical problems plagued the I've scon. His ability to think quickly day. On Sunday, they beat Okemos a Sisung.who was named the Wolvor- team most of last year, resulting in a and handle the high pressure adjust ; second time to claim the Classic champi ine-Hoosier Athletic Conference player fourth-place finish at the 1997 Sylvan ments on the boat is amazing. He also' onship. ofthe year and was a second-team Lake race. has a great calming effect on the radio NAIA All-American for Madonna, Key addition: Livonia Lady for me during the race because I tend Bobby Pollard, Steve WillianiB and Linn managed n. second-place finish -Nate Rzeppa each hit two home runs which finished 34-15 last season, los wood graduate and Plymouth to get pretty intense when 1 drive." ing in the NAIA Regional semifinals. at the 1997 Summer Nationals in ,over the fence to pace the offense. Brian resident MaryLu Hemme will flampton, Va. and this year has hit the Linn said his boat can reach speeds ^Whiting and Rzeppa were pitching win The loss of Sisung and two other out be a ''big plus for us," according side hitters who could have returned water flying, winning all four ofthe of 130 miles per hour hut this weekend ners, with Alex Enright earning one save to Madonna coach Jerry Abra events he's entered. probably not surpass 105 because "Syl ;while closingout three wins. ' ' for one more season, 6-11 Nicole Schar- rer and 6-10 Vicki Toth (from Redford ham: van Lake is a small course with big » Other team members are Eric Byrne, Linn's boat is powered by a highly- turns." / •Sean Downey, Chris Drabicki, C.J. Union), has .dimmed Madonna's modified Alfa Romeo automobile Greenwell, Buddy Mu.s'a, David prospects for the upcoming season ~- to repjaco them with new kids." engine, the only kind in use on the Sylvan Lake is located near the Scherbaty and Andrew Shumaker, particularly after such a promising But the five newcomers Abraham American Power Boat Association cir intersection of Telegraph and Orchard ,Coaches are Ron Rzcppa,Don Shumaker, recruiting harvest. has joining the team could make, the cuit. Randy Linn has done 90 percent Lake roads. For more information, call Troy Greenwoll and Tom Byrne. "Seniors are seniors," Abraham said of the development work himself. the APBA at (810) 773-9700. of the, unanticipated losses; "It's hard mmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmm IMeaso8^oRECRjJIT6.C2 .>., ,~ 1- \ *:*• 02* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 Recruits from page Cl transition much easier. Artymovich, Madonna should be ham sees all his recruits' — no "This is a good recruiting tough in the middle. projects, all versatile players class," he said, "and we needed Thing isr there's more. Also with the ability to play more it. I have high hopes for this signed was 5-10 Xivonia Lady- than pne'positiori; class. I'm very excited. All of the ' wood graduate MaryLu Hemme,: One recruit he hopes to devel-/ freshmen could contribute as wh6 was all-Observer and all- op quickly is 6-0 Jennie Wind, a••• freshmen. And none of them are Catholic League as a middle hit- BirminghamGroves standout as. ••• kids that are not going to play.". ten "She's a very versatile ath an butside hitter who Abraham '• .The biggest of the Madonna lete," said Abraham, whoenvi- wants to use as a back-up tb recruits is 6-foot middle hitter siphs Hemme playing outside junior setter Deahne Helsom.'..': Nicole Burns, a transfer from hitter for the Crusaders. "She Wind was a regular at Abra- ; NCAA Division I Coastal Caroli can play on the right side or in ham's summer campa at tyadon* >» na University, where she was a the middle. And shecan be a pri na; for her, there wasn't much •• starter at outside hitter, Burns; mary-type passer, i don't know doubt what college she would - "decided to leave after two what position yet she'll play, but- attend, , ' years," Abraham said; a native she'll be a big plus for us;" . "She's a combination player," of Fort Wayne, Ind., she was Hemme, who had 88 kills as a he said. "She has good hands v given the names of several senior co^captain for a Lndywood and a good court sense, and she schools to look at by her club team that was loaded with siz has improved each year." toam coach, Steve Fleagle, who able talent, was singled out by Abraham bolstered his recruit coached at Spring Arbor College. Blazer coach Tom Teeters for ing class last week with the sign Madonna was one of them. "her ability to be a primary pass ing of 5-10 outside' hitter•* "She's a big recruit for us," er and middle hitter as a combi Heather Adams, from Lakeland * Abraham said. "She's a hard nation (which) gave our, team a HS. "I saw her at camp last week., worker with a positive attitude." player essential for its success." and was very impressed," h.e There are no sure things prior A third front-line player said. Adams, it seems, Was over-,k to the preseason, especially for a signed by Abraham is 6-1 middle looked by most college coaches • newcomer, but Burns is-about as hitter Donna Birkenhier, from because she didn't play volley close as one could get. Abraham Dearborn Edsel Ford. Initially ball her sophomore and junior Look of success: The Garden City Pee Wee Reese travel baseball team finished 12-8 admitted "she appears to be a viewed as a "diamond in the years of high school. during the regular season and travels to Macomb for district action'this weekend. starter at middle hitter for# us. rough" by the Madonna coach, "She's young, skill-wise," Abra-.. We're hoping she can be an Birkenhier has ••improved ham said. "But she seems to be a/, impact player. We're hoping she markedly, causing him to alter good athlete. She has very good,,• can take that position to another his views. "I've seen a ton of backcourt skills, she's versatile level." improvement," Abraham said of and has a nice serve." Even with the loss of Sisung, Birkenhier, who played for the It all adds up to a promising Scharrer, Toth and outside hit Crusaders AAU junior 18 elite class, one that fills most of the •-•. The Garden City Little Caesar In the Fourth of July Tourna ter Erin Gregoire (who graduat club team. holes — although SisungV possi Pee Wee Reese travel baseball SANDLOT ment held in Howell, Garden ed), the Crusaders still have "She's strong, with a lot of raw ble absence leaves a rather large, team (12-under) has won one City scored 50 runs in six games seven returnees — and four of talent. She's got size, and she gap. "We're going to be younger tournameht, finished second hi and lost in the semifinal. them, are 5-11 or better. With hits the ball with a lot of veloci than we were two weeks ago," another and fourth in a third. The regional champion advances to the AABC World Garden City won the Brighton Burns and 5-11 sophomore ty. She's progressed \vith a lot of said Abraham. The team, coached by Dave Series in Puerto Rico. , Tournament last weekend, beat Brandy Male'wski (from Redford hard work. She could contribute But still a team with loads of- Cain, Bob Murray and Laura ing Warren Steele's in the cham Thurston), 6-1 junior Stephanie this year for us." potential. Nobnan, finished 12-8 in the Garden City was second at the pionship game. Garden City Uballe and 5-11 sophomore Kelly That is precisely how Abra American Amateur Baseball Flushing Tournament oh June erupted for 57 runs over five Congress Little Caesar Division. 19-21, despite winning four con games. secutive games and scoring an It plays in the Macomb District "h '.••'•''. this weekend with hopes of eyerpopping 53 runs. The team batting average was from page Cl advancing to the regional the above .400. The championship game was has taken a neutral stance, yet' last weekend in July in Oregon, rained out, meaning the winner "The kids have phenomenal the pluses and minuses were. Of lar sports played by men over 40 Ohio. course, oh my side there are no - Finn and Gibbons counted is willing to listen and cooperate was determined by the first tie work ethics," Noonan said. "The upon the board's approval. breaker - fewest runs allowed. kids have a lot of heart arid hus-. minuses. They gave us every among them. tie. Team is the big thing, '13 opportunity to explain our posi Michigan Amateur Hockey "If this thing goes through he always become one.'" tion, our reasonings. I would say Association representatives is more than willing to jump in. most of the board members were Harold Pagel and Larry John with both feet and help us," Sell-. OR WEATHER . Members of the team include: accepting." son, who have students in the in said. Kenny.Bain, Scott Cain, Chris The loan board dissenter was RU district, presented the board The meeting became long and Cappelli, Troy Eden, Greg Hock against the plan because South numbers to back hockey's popu emotional, according to Sellin. With a new Carrier Indoor".Weather Maker, you'll save ing (Farmington Hills), Gary Redford has traditionally been larity. "One woman got up and said if- iip to 60tl$i°* • hockey is one of the more popu Sellin appreciates how Graves are like." SPORTS ROUNDUP 3-ON-3 CHAMPS Birmingham Groves. Four members of the Under-13 Team, mernbers included SPARKY'S SIGNING ./--: ;•*:. Michigan Hawks girls soccer Melissa Dobbyn, Whitney Guen- Sparky Anderson, former man-.; team placed first at the sixth- ther, Jill Kehler and Marissa . ager of the Detroit Tigers, wUJ£ annual Channel 7-ABC Ware Sarkesian, This was a first-place sign copies of his new book£ house 3-on-3 Soccer Shootout at three-peat for Dobbyn. 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Spartans got thair first win of the season thanks to :'" '"•../•'.' • '.'•'• • .'••.." '•' •'.'• :'."" ,•', ••• ": v '.' Spartans I 7 0 2 ., unbeaten Lakers, with a 9-6 triumph over three, unanswered.thkd period goals —.two of them by and Kevin Swider (Uvonla) accounted for a goal and the Wildcats Tuesday at Plymouth Ice . Bulldog* 19, Wildcat* 12: Call it "Scwefest". Brian Halas (Cartton); ': seven assists in the game. Jason Basils added two BtftmMvtoion W I T W». Arena. The Falcons fell to 2 5. goals and two assists, and Eric Bratcher had two With less than 10 minutes left In the second period, lakers 6 .0 1 13 Tony Guzzo scored three times in the goals. Other goal-scorers were Darin fawKes (Livonia) Sunday's MSHL game at Plymouth between the Bull Jeremy Motz also had two goals for the Spartans. Huskies 6 1 0 12 first period to give the Huskies (now 6-i) and Ian Crbckford, who also had'three assists. • dogs and Wildcats was tied at 4-4; thanks to a goal by Paul Khawam. Craig Peisef, Jay Sole and Ed Starmer Wildcats 3 5 0 6' a 6-3 lead after one. Scot Curtin (from the 'Cats Tom Taylor. But after that, well — things got each had one goal, with Peiser adding two assists and: The Spartans, playing their third game in as many Wolverines . ' ; 2 5 0 .4 Redford) also had two goals in the game. out of hand. ". - '.-.••'. Starmer.one.' . - nights, got goals from Chris Regner, Brian Halas (Can-, Other goals came from Bobby Davis, The 'Oogs scored •five-straight' goals, two by Corey tlADWQ SCORERS ' - ton) and Jay Sole, with Halas getting two assists and Mark Lavender was in goal for the Spartans. Brian Sutherland, David Scott (Canton) Swlder (Livonia), eventually netting. 15 goals in the Name (t*«tn) •;.'• : Q A>t?: Sole one. the Falcons, who tied the game at 4-4 on the sec and David Sellen (Redford); Davis added final 23:16, to run their Eagle Division-leading record Kevin Swider. (Bulldogs) 12 3t 43: Bob Harrison was-in goal for the 'Dogs: Mark Laven ond goal of the game by Vic DeCiria (Canton) with two assists, while Jim Tudor (Canton) to 6-1. The Wildcats slippedto 3\4... Ben Blackwood (Bufldogs) 15 der was in the net for the Spartans. 2:50 to play in the second period, also got goals from Has; contributed three and Jesse Huben- Ben Blackwood and Kevin Swider (Livonia) each col Josh Shuryan and Mike Mattila. PeCina and Shuryan tony Guzzo (Huskies).:- . IS 14 28< schmidt (Redford) got two. lected four goals in the game for the Bulldogs, while added assists. . • ' .- Corey Swider (Butldogs) 12 15 5|7» Broncos 13, Spartan* 5: The Spartans winning For the Wildcats, Brian Calka (Livonia) Corey Swider finished with three.. Kevin Swfder also streak didn't last long. Matt Wierzba was in goal for the Faicons. Eric Dolesh {takers). 1,5" ,9i' and Kyle McNeilance. (Livonia) each net totaled five assists; Corey Swider had four..' - The Broncos (2-5-1) got the first four goals of the Jan Crockford.(Bulldogs') :; i.2 10 22/ ted a goal and two assists, while David The 'Dogs.also got two goals apiece from Ian Crock- game and never looked back in besting the Spartans, laker* 6, Wolverine* 2: The Wolves (2-5) scored KyleMcNeilance{Wildcats) 9 12 21, Wallace, Jack McCoy -{Farmington Hills), ford and Darin Fawkes.(Livonia), with Brad Yonemura who recorded their first victory of the season Sunday, the first two goals of Sunday's game against the Lak: Troy Taylor (Wildcats)..:'.', • 8 13 21/ Troy Taylor and Matt Henderson (Livo (Garden City) adding a goal and three assists, Matt Monday at Plymouth fee Arena. efs at Plymouth. 8ut the Lakers got the last six. J. Huoensctvnkft {Huskies} 11A 9 20' nia) scored goals. Grant (Livonia) and Eric Bratcher each getting a goal Mark Pietila accounted.for four of the Bronco goals, Eric Dolesh (Farmington Hills) had three of those Mike Vigilante. (Lakers): : ,9 11 20. Ryan Davis and Ed Souilliere (Livonia) and two assists, and Chad Theuer fjnishingwith a goal and he assisted on three others. Matt Langtey scored final six as the Lakers improved to a division-leading 6- split time in goal for the Huskies. Chuck and an assist. Kevin Haggerty collected five assists. LEADtNQ GOALTENDERS twice and had two assists. 0-1. Jeramie Murray (Redford) and Joe Bien (Plymouth) Schervisch was in the net for the Wildcats J.J. Weaks was in goal the entire game for the Bull Name (team) . • ,GA AW. Keith Pietila, Lewis Lanway, Cary Almas and Glenn each contributed a goal and an assist for the Lakers, (3-5). dogs, lanny Jardine (Lakers) 5 2.50 Pietila each hada goal and an assist, and Art Baker, with Brad Feiter (Canton) also scoring. Austin Meibers i For the 'Cats, Taylor totaled four goals while Kyle Shawn Miller {Lakers) . 24 4;80_ Frank Bourbanais and Jake Wiegand scored goals. Eric (Canton) and 8rian Jardine each added two assists. Bulldog* 14, Spartan* 3: Ben Blackwood poured in McNeilance (Livonia) and Jack McCoy (Farmington Dale Rominski and Bill Trainor (Canton) scored Bob Harrison. (Bulidogs) : 22, 493; Heltunen added three assists.- $•• -.; four goals and assisted on two others to lead the Hills) got two apiece. McNeilance also had two goals for the Wolverines, Ryan Davis {Huskies) 20 5.89 For the Spartans (1-6), Brian Halas (Canton) scored Eagle Conference-leading'Bulldogs (7-1) past the Spar assists. Other goal-scorers for the Wildcats were Matt Shawn Miller and Lanny Jardine each played goal for ArtBaker(Broncos) _.;•','• 19 .6.25' two goals and one assist, Paul Khawam netted a goal tans (1-7) Tuesday at Plymouth, Henderson I Livonia), who also had two assists; David the Lakers. Joe Sorentino and John Trainor-(Canton) JJ. Weaks (Bulidogs) ' 23 and three assists,.Jay Sole got a goal and two assists, . 6.51 Corey Swider (Livonia) added three first-period goals Wallace, who in addition had two assists; Shaun were in the net for the Wolves. Casey Ostihg (Falcons) : 22 and Chris Regner netted a goat and an assist. ' 7.43 — he also had two assists — to the 'Dogs' attack, Davis; and Jason Couture, who had three assists/too. ,:••..• ADRAYMETRO ..-: --.-. BASEBAU ASSOCIATION ? Rams split pair ' STAfWfNtt* (Thrwfc* July 12) Travel clinches title Arftay J>M»lon: 1. Warren Reds, 15;4:6, 30 points; 2. The Livonia Travel Connie timely hitting," manager Bill Adray kings! 14-4:0, 28; 3.' Windsor Stars. 129^. 24; 4. John Stieger and Josh Axelson are base Ront Blackmore (Livonia Churchill/Henry Mack baseball team clinched the Rabe said. "This is just an exam ball teammates at Michigan State Universi Ford Community College) and Tim Donohoe W|r^sc>Selectsf5-16-1,11.. -, '•.._ f./'•'• Little Caesar's American Base ple of 14 good young men who ty but on Sunday they dominated games each went 2-for-3 for DCI. Blackmore drove Uv«rtla CoU*gi*t* t>M*t«ni: L Uvon'ta D.C,L, 11-6-1,23^ ball Federation championship are committed to the game, the from opposite sides of the diamond. in two runs and Donohoe scored two. Michigan Rams, 10-10-i, 21; 3. Hines Park Lincoln Mercury,: with a 7-0 win over the Michigan team and each other." The MSU pitching combination made sure In the second game, Rickey Green went 3- 7-100,14; Livonia Adray, 3-18-1, 7. .- Lake Area Rams. With the league title wrapped each end of an Adray Metro Baseball Associ 4 with a pair of RBI to lead the Rams' hit RECENT RESETS '"/; The win raises Travel's overall up, Livonia cruised to a 10-2 vic ation double-header played Sunday at Livo ting attack. Miller was 2-2 with an RBI and . July 12: Uvdnia.D.C.t. 6-0, Michigan Rams 0-9; Windsor record to 25-6, 13-1 in league tory Sunday over the Riverview nia's Ford Field ended in shutouts, Lawson 2-4 with t%vo RBI. Pike was 1-4, Stars 13-11, Windsor Selects 3-i; Hines Park5£, Livonia play with two games remaining. Rams. Mark Cole (CO pitched a In the first game, Livonia DCl pitcher driving in three runs, and Joe Seestadt had Adray 3-0. .: /, v The Michigan Rams are in sec six-hitter with five strikeouts in Stieger threw a complete-game three hitter, one RBI. July 10: Adray kings 8, Hines Park 4;'Warren Red* 8, Uy* ond place with a 10-4 record and five innings to earn the victory. striking out nine and walking none in a 6-0 "It was two well pitched games, both from hla'Adray;?; •-'; . •„' --.----^. the Riverview Rams in third Derek Fox (Farmington) gave victory over the Michigan Lake Area Rams. the boys from Michigan State/' said Rams ADRAY METRO SCHEDULE with an 8-6 record. Cole relief help, pitching the In Game 2, the Rams' Axelson tossed a coach Rick Berryman, who still has hopes of Btiiyonte'* Ford ReW ' Roy Rabe (Livonia Stevenson) final two innings. three-hitter, also going the distance, with catching DCI. "It should go right down to the Friday, July 17: Hires Park vs. Windsor Selects, J p.m. improved his pitching record to Seven players had hits for eight strikeouts and four walks, in a 9-0 win final weeks of the season." . at Wyandotte Memorial FteW 6-0 with a complete-game-two- Livonia. A bases loaded double over DCI. The Rams on Friday played an exhibition Friday, July 17;.LWoniab.C.I. vs. Dowririvef Adray. 6:15 hitter, striking out eight and by Mike Fisher (Farmington The split left DCI in first place in the Col game against the Chatham Diamonds at. p.m.". -• .-• .•'.'•'"'•.•' : -.'•.'•• •' walking two. He now has a 1.2 Hills Harrison) provided the legiate Division with 23 points and an 11-6-1 Madonna Park and came out on top 7-1. earned run average. most damage. record, The Rams, desperately needing a Berryman used five pitchers, starting with Casey Rogowski (Catholic Cen Livonia now looks forward lo sweep because they've played three more Dave Wampler (Livonia Franklin/University Luke Humphreys (RU/St. Mary's College) tral) had a home run and single jriaying in the Mayor's Cup in games than DCI, stayed in second place with of Detroit/Mercy). Tom Willeher, Pike, Kevin Was 3-3, including a triple, with'two runs to lead the hitting attack. Chris Battle Creek, a four-game series 21 points and a 10-10-1 record, Prader and Mike Noonan (Redford scored and an RBI. Corey Brock was 2-2, Woodruff (CO, Mario D'Herin with the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Todd Miller (Farmington Hills/Madonna), Union/Adrian College) also pitched effective including a double, with two RBI, (CO and Rabe also contributed Braves and the High School two hits each. Division National Amateur Matt Pike and Aaron Lawson (Farmington ly. Miller was 2-3 with two RBI and Lance Hills HarrisonAVayne State) had the only The only run came against Wampler, who "This was our typical game, Baseball Federation World Siegwald 2*3, including a double, with an Series in Hopkinsville. Ky. hits in the first game for the Rams, lasted the first two innings. 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We'll pick Ml winners for each game from all entries wiili the correct answer, liac.h MAIL COMPLETED I K»iv< »nj tight! ^»t I h»v<>g^irst th.« Ro^i Punnff CUuic, th« Radford PosJ Runwn & a[f\ .***£.* C4< The Observer & EccentticI THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 .« .'•# •• -- « SWIMMING/RECREATION * • * .••. * .'• *, • •* V 3-on-3 champs « ;' C'vill^ * V *'• I- The Clarenceville Swim Club free (40.50), 100 free (1:35.79); sec Stephanie Cummings, third, 200 back third, 50 free (31.37); fourth; lOO back t , defended its championship at the ond, 50 back (5L36). 42:42,52); seventh. 200 IM {2:48.47); .(1:17.09); eighth. 100 free (l:p8.18). 25-team Flag City Invitational 10-and-undergirls; Courtney Green, eighth, 50 free (31,10). ' Senior boyv. Keith Falk, first, iOO fly Long-Course Swim Meet held first, 50 breast (42,38); second, 100 1314 boy»: Ed Lesnau, fir$t, 100 (2:18.09); second, 400 free (4:25.29);i last month in Findlay, Ohio. breast (1:37.96),50 free (34.60), 100 breast (1:21^68): seebnet. 50 free third; 200 free (2:07.3O)r 1,500 free. A pair of relay teams Set meet free (1;18.35),50 fly (36.61), 100 fly (28.46); third, 100 free (1:03.67). 200 (17:51.76), 100 breast (1:16.36), 100 records. The boys open 800*yard . (1:25.56); fourth, 200 IM (3:15.91); free (2:29.52), 200 IM (2:43,93); fifth, fly (l-.O4.20); fourth. 50 free (27.81), freestyle relay team of Michael fifth. 50 back (42.84).;',' 400 free (5:16.72). . 100 free (59.31). Porth,',Joe Bublitz, Nick Sos- Monica Pauza, second, 50 back Brett Meconls, first, 100 back Nick Sosnowskl, second, 200 free nowski and Keith Falk was a (40.68); lOO.back (1:27.94); third. 100 (1:14.69), 100 fly (1:08,58); second, (2:06.72), 100 back (1.:06.99), 200 IM : record setter with a winning breast (1:41,51); fifth, 20O free 200 free (2:20.10; fourth, 50 (fee (2:24.69); third, 400 IM <5:07.87); time of 8:27.83. (2:55.65); sixth, 50 fly (41.31); sev (29.18), 100 free (1:04.81); fifth, 200 fourth, 200 back (2:28.15); firth, 400: The 10-under girls foursome of enth, 100 free (1:21.20)- fly (2:36.77). free (4:34.09). Courtney Green, Chrissy Fleck, Kathryn Kusupios, fourth, 50 back Justin Ketterer, second, 100 free Ted Burmeister, first. 200 breast Kathryn Kusuplo.s and Monica (41.11); fifth. 50 free (35;38). 100 free (1:21.72), 400 free (4:50.96); fourth. (2:43.90); second. 100 breast. Pauza set meet records in the (1:20.66).: TOO back (1:31.67); sixth, 100 fly (1:15.28). (1:15,82); 10th, 200 IM (2:36.06). 200 freestyle relay (2:20:83) and 200 free (2:56.88); ninth, 200 IM. Joe Burmiester, third, 100 back HELAY WINNERS f 200 medley relay (2:40.95). (3:31.37); 10th, 50 fly (42.38). (1:21,72): seventh, 400 free (5:31.03). KUinder glr1»: 200 medley (Carly Bur- Following is a listing of top-10 Charon Parham, sixth, 100 free 200IM (3:01.23): ninth, 200 free gib, Krlstina Navas, Jill Fleck, Kferan event finishers in each age group (1:20.85); eighth. 50 free (36.25), 200 (2:38.77); 10th. 50 free (33.43). 100 Dolin), sixth place, 3:20.46; 200 among Clarenceyille swimmers: free (3:00.26); ninth, 100 breast free (1:13.54). freestyle'(Kristina Navas. Jill Fleck, Kler- Still klckln': The Livonia^based Le Marcels 3-onr3 ' (1:50.90); TOth. 50 back (44:36), 200 15-16 giri»: Megan Lesnau, third, 400 an Dolan, Carly Burgio), fifth plade. senior basketball team swept all three games in the OTHER CVILLE FINISH IM (3:31.50). free (5:00.65); fourth, 1,500 free 2:47.37; 200 freestyle (Emily Navas, Senior Olympic Tournament held earlier this month ERS Chrissy Fleck, seventh, 100 fly (19:50.83), 200 IM (2:44.12), 1.00 free Alicia Grant.^Alyssa Borth, Marisa Gpr- in Frankenmuth. The title qualifies the team to play (l:37.69),'eighth, 50. fly (41.92). (1:04.81); fifth, 200 free (2:20.10). don)i 10th place, 3:17.29. in the 50-54 age division at the National Senior 8-and-under girls: Jill Fleck, first Carly Burgio. fourth, 200 free Kourtney Owelley, third, 100 free 11-12 glrU: 200 medley (Kateiyn Olympics in October of 1999 at Orlando, Fla. Mem place, 50 free (41.90). 100 free (2:54.44). (1:08.05); 10th, 60 free (31.52). Riley, Julie Ward;, Allison Goldsmith, (1:33.61), 50 back (50.23), 50 fly 11-12 girls;: Julie Ward, second, 50 15-16 boys: Joe Bublitz, first, 100 Katie Fleck), third place, 2:39.63; 200 bers of the Le Marcels include (left to right) Dan (51.29), 200free (3:32.57); third place, breast (41.28); third, 100 breast back (1:06.30), 200 IM (2:23.20; sec freestyle (Katie Fleck, Julie Ward, Kate Coop (Piano, Tex),JanChapski (Livonia), Marty 50 breast (58.86). (1:32.12); seventh, 200 IM. (3:01.58); ond. 50 free (27.54), 200.back iyn Riley, Melissa Riley), sixth place, Nowak (Plymouth), pule Alton (Livonia), Bill Law- Emily Navas, first, 50 breast (55.85); eighth, 50 free (33.14); 10th, 100 fly (2:25.91), 100 free (59.62), 200 free ,2:26.31. son (Westland) and MVP KenDersey (Plymouth). second, 100 free (1:42.04), 50 back (1:28.32). .•'_; (2:10:82), 100 fly (1:04.76); fourth, 13-14 boys: 400 medley (Brett Meco (51^71), 50 fly (56.39). 200 free 11-12 boys: Brendan Cummings, 100 breast (1:21.64). nls, Ed Lesnau, Justin Ketterer, Jon (3:39.41); third, 50 free (44.38). ninth, 100 free (1:15.88). Michael Porth, first, 50 free (27.04), Burmeister), first place, 5:08.56; 400 . AlyssaBorth, eighth, 501^6(52.54).* Billy Navas, ninth, 100 fly (1:51,68). . 100 free (57.30), 200 free (2:05.70), freestyle (Ed Lesnau, Brett Meconis, Jon Buying Beanie Babies!!! 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C6* The Observer QEccentripf THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 Slow Pitch stars battle; Late-inning woes Vr winner advances to state • The Senior Girl** 18runder m Slow Pitch Softball League had • SOFTBALL its all-star game Wednesday ; n,ight and each of the «ight Jimmie's, a men's slow pitch PP 3-4 and combined for eight RBI. .Donehue each/went 2-3. teams had four representa Rack; and Samantha Looney, team put of Westland, placed '« SOFTBALL Janack hit two homers and had In the semifinals,-Pace recov tives. Nicole Looney and Lisa Rich second at the 30th annual Kira- five RBI and Scott Nastally was ered from the.previous loss by from Littl* Bill's Trophy in : .. The National Division roster cofe NIT played on July 11 and 4-5. ,,- -:\:,y,' --/^•;••:-.: scoring four runs in the seventh .1 Wayne. The fourth player's 12 in kalamazob. jimmie's began the tourna to rally for a 14-11 win. included players from West- name as unavailable. Jimmie's reached the final four 1¾ No. 2, Garden City No. 1, Jimmie'a lost to Pace/TPS of ment with ah 18-9 win oyer the with 4 19-15 win over P,ace; scor Mark Mattfrttlat (Redford) hit. iWayne Champion Rack and Westland No. 1, which is in Rochester, N.Y., in the finals, 16- Plumbers and Pipe Fitters from ing 13 runs in the bottom of the a three-run homer to score Riggs Little Bill's Trophy in Wayne, second place in the league with 15, surrendering a two-run home . Lansing, 18-9. John Recker first inning. and Lengyel and tie the score in The>; American Division was an 8-2 record, placed Melissa run in the bottom of the seventh (Farmington) was 3-for-3 with Hille hit a grand slam in the the sixth. Jimmie's gained a' irepreaented by players from Watkins, Jessica Watkins, inning. three RBI, reaching base all four fifth inning and finished 3-4 with, brief lead when Donehue dou Westland No. 1, Garden City Tonya Robertson and Patty It was the third consecutive of his at-bats and scoring e,ach six RBI. Riggs was 3-4 with bled and scored on a single by 'Nb/2, Westland No. 3 and Hammontree on the American game the two teams played in time. three RBI and Sampson and Randy Windham. J Livonia-Westland No, 4. Division, the double-elimination format Donehue was 4-4, scoring each ; The two all-star teams will Nicole Berg was the pitcher, with Pace winning two of the time. enter the Interlaces -foromerce being caught by both Krysten head-to-head meetings. In the second game, Jimmie's State Tournament July 18-19' Malloy and Jenny Detloff. Four players from Jimmie's, scored 14 runs in the seventh Rounding out the American also sponsored by Varsity Athlet inning to defeat inWixom. Prestige/Calvert/Northwest Pipe Joining the National Divi Division all-star roster were ics, Easton and Que's For Cooling of Taylor, 28-14. Simpson was 5- sion's roster from Westland No. Michelle Bradshaw, Mary Beth Sportswear Apparel, were Casey, Allison Chambers and named to the all-tournament 6 with three RBI. Sampson 4-5 2, which has enjoyed a 10-0 with three RBI and Hille, Riggs, record and resides in first place Amy Floethe of Garden City team: center fielder Johnnie No. 2; Katie Provot, Karen Simpson, catcher John Sampson Donehue arid Lengyel each wen Service You in the regular season race, LaFaye, Anne Machowkz and (Westland), right fielder Tom were Chelsea Busch, Sarah Melissa Nichols of Westland King, Jesse Timrner and Mick Lengyel and second baseman THINKING ABOUT No. 3; and Kristyn Barrens, Brian Donehue (Westland). ey Van Goff. Westland No. 2 Julie Gohedotte, Catherine can Trust also had £ standout on the Donehue led Jimmie's with a Kruk and Genie D'Annuneio of .684 batting average (13 for 19). pitching mound, Holly Deedler. Livonia-Westland No. 4. " ; The National Division all- v Simpson batted .619 (13-21), star team also included Tasha The league playoffs start \ Lengyel .611 (11-18) and nine Russell, Barb ScharfranckV July 29, and the championship RBI and Sampson .571 (12-21) ^your every game will be played at 7:30 with a team-high 13 RBI. Amanda Davis and Amanda FREE ESTIMATES nratl|g need, Sturgeon,from Garden City p.m; Monday, Aug, 3 at Ander* Scott Janack had an on-baae Nov 1; Kristin May, Jessica son Fieldin.)Vayne, percentage of .760 with eight (734152^^1930 make us your service force. Wens, Lisa Beriinzo and Beth The Westland teams will RBI. 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NOW, with an additional 185,000-square-foot, Chester Street parking structure four-story facility. We've even improved the The Community House ^ way patients are cared for, with new technology to help you get better, faster. We've added more parking, making it easier and safer to $100 Friend ticket to the two rooftop locations includes entertainment galore, a find your way. Plus, we have new Kidney strolling supper, fun foods and two complimentary beverages. Failure and Bone Marrow Transplant $150 Patron ticket includes the Auto Barons. Gala at The Community House, facilities, and a "brand-spanking-new" mom gourmet cuisine, complimentary beverages, admission to the two rooftop locations, and shuttle valet parking. and baby unit, The new Henry Ford Hospital t" . . • * Campus is going to change the way you the ./¾ For more information and tickets, experience health care. For more information call call 1-888-Hcnry Ford. Variety, The Children's Charity at•« 248.258.5511 Expect(More from Henry Ford Hospital. Hosted by Children's Charities Coolitior>:The Child Abuse and ivwwJicnryfordhealth. org-.,.-. _ Neglocl Council of Oakland County, The Community House, Orchord Children's S«rvices, and .Variety, thoXhJM[ejV§XMrJtyj . ^'ftt ChAtf^* *•**•»-» »> «'>"/ — *<*-.J. «^v. ^r«vrr.ti>> ••»•>--.»- • ; li ityyuMiii '..' *-••' Page 1, Section ;E Keely Wygomk. Editor 734 953 2105 on the web: http://observer-occentnc.com Thursday July 16. 1998 S* ^ »* >.-* ••!•' • t Birmingham Jazzfest WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, July.23-25. ; WHERE: Shain Park downtown. Birmingham, south of Maple Road (between Henrietta and Bates Streets).r Participating restaurants arelocated inor near downtown Birmingham. A tro!- . ley will be making regular rounds to each restaurant Friday and Saturday night. •-:'•. '•".•>"'•';•*'•'•'•'. ;• - •"; FOR INFORMATION: Call (248) 433-FEST, 24 hours a day for.up-to-therminute Information. / - \ S^aln Park Schedule THURSDAY,iUlY 23 • • 7:30-9 p.m.-Alexander Zonjic and Friends" FRIDAY, JULY 24 • 7:30r8:30 p.m. -The R.I.K/s Reunion Band featuring Marcus Belgrave, George Benson & Ursula Walker. West EndProductions pre- 18:45-9:45 — The Sun Messengers sents "Sweety Sassy, and SATURDAY, JULY 25 > . Diirang" a. collection of skits •I noon to 1 p.m.-The Paul Ventlmiglia'Group by Christopher Durahg 9 p.m. • 1:15-2:15 p.m. - Orquestra Fuego . . at the Wundergj-ound Theater, • 2:30-3:30 p.m. - The Wayne State University B!g Band • 3:45-4:45 p.m. - SCool JAzz PRime 110 Main St., Royal Oak. • 6-7 p.m. - The Judie Cochilt Ensemble featuring vjbraphonist Tickets $12, call (248) 541- : Robert Pipho 1763. • 7:15-8:15 p.m. - Millie Scott & The Dream Band featuring World wind: Marcus Belgrade* considered a Perry Hughes'on guitar: metro Detroit, is a feaiufed performer, along witfitke R.LK. Reunion Band • 8:30-9:30 p:ni.- Straight Ahead ' at the Birmingham Jazz Fest.In background, bassist Dan Koltonand key CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 on the steps of Birmingham City boardist Buddy Budson, Hal!, 151 Martin - 'Summer in the City" featuring Madcat and Kane' ^/v. * • '."•'_.. .:.•'; • 10:30-11:30 aim. Saturday, July 25, Shain Park -Chautauqua .Express,-' . At the Restaurants -Thursday-Saturday, July 23-28 'TT K JLK • Albaa's Restaurant, 35064 Woodward, {248) 258-5788 - She ila Landis 9 p!m. to la.m.. Friday-Saturday. • Bad Frog Tavern, 555 Old Woodward, (248) 642-9400 - Robert Permjj p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday. ,." B • Bates Street Cafei 380 S. Bates, (248) 644-5832 - David Myles & Mylestones 9:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday; 9 p.rrv. to mid night /Friday-Saturday. . • Big Rock Chop* BrewHouse, 245 S. Eton, (248) 647-7774 - Larry Nozero 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursday-Saturday: Jazodity 6- 10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, and 7-11 p.m. Saturday. • Dick O'Dows, 160 Maple (248) 6421135 - The Distractions 9 pirn, to 1 a.m. Thursday; Company of Strangers 9 p.m. to 1 am FridayrOdd Enough 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. • Edison's, 220 Merrill, (248) 645-2150 - Gary Schunk 8 p.m. to The iOth Annual South field A showcase of homegrown musicians midnight, Thursday; Sandra Bqmar 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fri Gold Gup Polo Competition day; Dwlght Adams 9 p.m. to i a.m. Saturday. begins 2 p.m. at Word of Faith bebops 'Straight Ahead' • Forte^ 201 Old Woodward, (248) 594-7300 - Ursula Walker, International,Christian Cen Buddy Budson 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. ter (formerly Dun Scotus) ,.- • Max & Erma's, 250 Merrill, On an early July evening with a clear blue (248) 258-1188 - Bugs Beddow 9 Nine Mile Road at Evergreen. sky, a mild breeze and a sense that autumn : pirn, to midnight, Thursday-Satur General admission grand' '-will never arrive, there's a Hall of Fame gig day. : : stand sealing $5 in advance!, going on inside an unlikely yenue, the.PpUsh " • Mldtown Cafe, 139 Woodward, . $6 at the gate/call (248) 354* Century Club on Detroit's eastside. (248) 642-1133 - Patty Richards. The Ril.K. Reunion Band Features leg Trio, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 4854.- endary trumpeter Marcus Belgrave and sax-: Thursday-Saturday.v ' ophonist George Benson. '_'•' • Ocean Grilfe; 280 Old Wood Anyone who has /mistaken'!, -the sugary ward, (248) 646-7001 - Kevin Gio sound of "smooth jaz^" for the school of disso Trio 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. nant phrasings from Bird, Miles, Monk and • Peabddy's, 34965 Woodward, Coltrane is about to get an education. (248) 644-5222-Michaei Mill- Thisgig, as'..'these musicians who make up man Trio, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. theR;I.K. Reunion Band are fond of saying,. : Friday-Saturdayv is all about straight-ahead jazz. AvitheiXtic.: • Phoenicia, 588 Old Woodward, Spontaneous. From the.sbiil. Not a preset (248) 644-3122-Cliff & Stephanie Monear, 7:30-ll;30 channel on the melodic dial/ - ;• / p.m. Thursday-Saturday. ;..; For the most part, it's the type of jazz that • Townsend Hotel, 100 distinguishes next week's sixth annual Townsend, (248) 642-7900- Kurt Birmingham Jazzfest where the;;R.I.K. Kunzat, Keith Malinowski, 8 p.m. ' Reunion Band will perforin /.'during the sec Hall of fame: Marcus Belgrave, left,- tomidnight,-Thursday-Saturday. . ond of three nights on the main stage in I 220, 22Q Merrill. (248) 645-2150.;- Paul VornHagen 8 p.m. to ShainPark< - '.:•:•. performs with local legendary jazz - artists Ursula Walker and George midnight, Thursday; 9 p.m. to i a.m. Friday-Saturday. iBensoji in the R.LK. Reunion Band. Johnny Trydetlperforms 9 Please see JAZ3tFISfTE2 p.m. at the Michigan Jazz Fes tival, noon to 10:30 p.m. at the Botsfbrdlnn, 28000 Grand River, FarmingionHills. '. Tioenty groups perform on four different stages through out the day. Admission, free, Director Theresa Connelly's suite at , ish Apiericari Congress is unhappy with ckcop Russell (Atlam Trese). call (248) 474-2720 or (734) The Ritz-Carltjn is fit for a queen. Connelly's portrayal of a Polish family "I'm still wondering if it is not one Mouth-waterinjgtort.es are displayed in her debut film "Polish Wedding,/ person who constitutes this organiza 459-2454 for information. atop silver servfng trays. The strawber which opens Friday* July 17. Commit tion. It's amazing that I've riever been ries, burstwith color so much that you'd tee chairman Fi'ank Milewski called it contacted," Connelly said, speaking as swear they were injected with red dye.' blasphemous,' offensive and "a fast as an out-of-control speeding train, Step back to the window, near the table deplorable depiction of the Polish- Tm quite chagrined about what was boasting several flavored coffees and American community" Reviewers have written in the Chicago Sun Times/The the Renaissance Center stands majesti also called it "schmaltzy and immoral." word that really bothered me was cally beyond the war-torn Southfield ,- "Polish Wedding" tells the story of 'immoral.'. I would expect to weather (a Freeway. '.»-• Polish immigrant parents Jadzia and storm) of outcry if I had made ah Still, reclining on an embroidered Boiok (Lena Oliri and Gabriel Byrne) immoral movie. But since when is mak couch, Connelly/is uncomfortable. 'And their rebellious,daughter Hala ing love, conceiving a baby, getting mar- The media have just reported that • ; (Claire Danes), a high school dropout the Anti-Bigotry'Committee of the Pol-^ v\yho becomes pregnant by a Hamtram- Please see CONTROVERSY, E'2 Director Theresa Connelly ''>••' . Ili^BffiiiiKiiiBi^ Hot Tix: The second annu 0itH 'Rock Spectacle;\Barenaked Ladies join H^ al Blucsfcst International takes place Thursday- With innocent-looking crystal blue More than 1,600 people with umbrel • THE H.O.R.D.t, FESTIVAL takes place from eyes, jet black goatee and affable style, las in hand were wailing in n line that 2:30-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, at Sunday, July 16-19, at Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 aod Sashabaw Kd Kobertson is ioady to pick a fight, • snaked in front of Harmony House, Road, Independence Township. Tickets, $33 the Novi Expo Center and around Kmart'sggarden rirea and. down in the 200 block of Victo Detroit and Windsor music listeners pavilion and lawn, are still available. For more have long prided thomselves as the the side of the building. Another 600 information, call (248) 377-0100 or visit ria Street in Windsor. biggest fans of Robertson's just-as-affa- who picked up special laminate passes http://svww.palacenct.com More than 50 artists, ble pop band Barennkod Ladies. But, were inside. including Mudpuppy (pic that may soon change. .-.'.'. / V "It was great," an obviously thrilled THR LINKUP (subject to change) tured), from six different "Detroit is certainly one of. o\ivS Robertson said in the store's storage On the main stage: biggest places. It was ourluggeit |>l'jDv6e>*-"'- area shortly after the Barenakcd • Surfin'Pluto 2:30-3 pm. countries perform at the New Year's Evo was the biggest. ju)X)\v;» Ladies sot. "We're trying to got to all • Alana Davis 3:504:30 p.m. rt • Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals 56 world's only international we've over done. But Boston's:tc}i^^lrig.T' .;^MWi® a "Stunt: The Ladies - the places that traditionally have the blues festival Call (888) biggest fan base for us." ' . p.m. you guys now," singer/guitarist RoheVt-..'. >i)icf{iding,from left, singer • Okies Traveler 6:308 p.m. 503-1188 or visit son jsnid slyly awaiting a re,si>onse. • Steven Page, bassist Jim Crceg- Yes, Boston is included in that list. Bnrchaked Ladies fans have two • Barenakcd ladies 8:30-10 p.m. fittp)/1 www.bluesfestint.c Well, he gothis nnswerwhen Robort- ganand singer/guitarist Ed On the second stage: 8on and the rest of his Toroi'ito-based :• more chances to show their enthusiasm • Fighting Gravity 3:20-3:50 p'.nv om for more information v Robertson - celebrated the band pulled tip to Harmony House in for the band on Saturday-Sunday, July « Chris Stilts 4:305 p.m. ^. Farmington Hills on/T\ieRday-July--.7, release of its latest album • Huffamooso 66:30p.m. Qjt^UlJtoioleipj^r^ "Stunt;* • . • .'- ••-;.'. Please BCG LADIES, E3 • Gov't Mut.eS 8:30 p,m. t>i^i»»^w^ *MMiiME«Eitftf^M •: (- •-ixi&.r The Observer $ JScceriiric/THURSbAY, JULY 16,1998 Jazzfest from page El ritd and keeping your baby baseball hat. Sv j/he would Jn addition to the band of leg Kenny Garrett. Over the three-day festival, Band and a regular along with pull up his yt endary musicians, the Jazzfest immoral?" she defiantly added. (4. expose This year's Jazzfest, however, some restaurants have recorded Walker at Birmingham's Forte's.: "Polish Wedding" haj its fair these incredii s and also features the bluesy attitude is clearly on familiar and accessi a 25 percent increase in busi "Their quality is on the level of share of controversy, however, beautiful fa mm The Observer & EcctntrtcftHmSDM, JULY 16,1998 *E3 •y from page El 18-19, when it performs as part "We were just on the road con wasn't such a bad idea. - in 1988. Robertson even threw it all of their sides/ Maybe: they As the Barenaked Ladies took of the H.O.R.D.E. Festival at stantly and the fact that that "We thought maybe we'll just in Tuesday at Harmony House, don't think about those other' the stage at Harmony House',- Pine Knob. Also slated to play sort of success just kept building do a maxi single with a couple of rapping about Northwest Air things. Right from the beginning, one man yelled "Merci beau-- are Blues Traveler, Alana Davis, and we couldn't seem to go away. live songs. Then we started lis-. lines losing his luggage. we've been very conscious to coup." A girl in the front row' Ben Harper and the Innocent There were always shows we'had tening to the tapes and we Fans at the Barenaked Ladies write about everything that we wore a homemade 'shirt that said' Criminals, Detroit's Surfin' to play and just when one place. thought 'These sound really Sold-out New Year's Eve show at think, whether it be really seri "Steven Page's Yokp.Ono," in ref Pluto, and Huffamoose among would go over, the top, we'd go good.' We tried to pick two songs The Palace of Auburn Hills got a ous, whether it be a song about others. .. erence to the song "Be My Yoke- and play there and hear that and then that wouldn't have preview of "Stunt" with the sexual violence and the horrible Cm)/' ';•''.:••'-''• ••• Unlike the rest'of the three- another city was going huts;" rounded it but enough. Then it v songs "It's AH Been Pone" and trapped feelings in a relation month tour, the Barenaked To satisfy the fans' need for was four and then five and then "Never is Enough," ship, or whether it be; the After a hackneyed version of Ladies will swap places with new material, the Barenaked six arid then 12." V / The charm of "Stunt" is that it extreme of'One Week/" he said. Neneh Cherry's "Buffalo Stance," Blues Traveler and headline the Ladies released "Rock Spectacle" The Barenaked Ladies finally shows all aides of the Barenaked and during rousing rendition tif- shows. (pronounced Rock Spectack, the took time off in fall 1997 to vrrite Ladies. There's endearing songs "We think about all of those "If I Had %\. Million," the Bare-' The in-store performance cele French pronounciation), a collec the songs for *Stunt."Th> firsts like the ballad "Light Up My things so why not write about ail naked Ladies joked about the brated the release of the' Bare- tion of live songs recorded in single; "One Week" to^k much; Room" where Robertson sings "If of those things; Maybe they're heat that filled the store. naked Ladies' fourth and best Chicago and Montreal. longer than that to;, write, you question what I would do/To worried that their audience studio album, "Stunt" (Reprise). "We didn't even« want to put it Robertsonsaid. '•>, :';- get over and be with you/Lift you won't get it. We have the best "If I had $1 million, maybe I "Stunt" features the beat of the out. It was more sort of a fan and "I tried';tb write thesong 'One^ up over everything/To light, up audience in the world, We play a could buy an air conditioner,-'* Barenaked Ladies - seamless management pressure to make a Week' for weeks. I was working * my room" pretty eclectic group of songs Page sang. The song broke down • raps ("One Week"), bouncy live record. So. we were sort of oh it and working on it^I was sit every night and we do freestyle as Robertson welcomed the audiV melodies ("Alcohol"), lush har bowing mostly to management ting dov? n an4'lafcorinjg pver ."••.'•"Alcohor.'is the best tribute to rapping. We hack around and ence to the "sauna and bath monies ( "It's All Been Done," who really wanted to get some these rhyming scheniea arid try- v drink since Howlin' Maggie's play cover songs and some realty house. The big lineup outside is" "Told You So*), and whimsical thing out there. It was a long ;ing tdget it to really flow well. 8ongrof the same name! With serious songs. That's a fortunate for a Swedish massage." lyrics ("One Week," *Who Needs time in between 'Born on a Finally I thought, 'Imake up beV mock dramatic resolve; Page Sleep?"). thing^ . : \ Robertson responded, "That> Pirate Ship' and what would end ter stuff thafY this on stage every sings. "But now I know that^ means" you get a massage by- : Fan8 were just as frenetic at Busy Ladies up being 'Stunt/ " Robertson night. I 'started freestyling stuff there's a time/and there's a place Harmony House. Sandy Bean of members of ABBA or Roxette." *• explained. and kept the stuff I iiked. After where I can choose/To walk the the Harmony House corporate Fans, listening via loud speak-* Incessant touring since the As the band - which also four weeks, I finally wrote the fine line between self-control and office in Troy said 1,220 copies of ers outside in the rain laughed' 1996 release of "Born on a Pirate includes bassist Jim Creeggan, final 'One Week' in aboutVfiye self-abuse." Listening .to it con and those inside roared with : "Stunt" were sold in the Farm Ship" (Reprise) postponed the drummer Tyler Stewart, singer minutei." /- ;;:'-• .7-^ j-'.-v^v' '.'.'•''• jures up images of Hearn jogging ington Hills store alone oh Tues enthusiasm confirming to making of "Stunt." Steven Page and keyboardist Freestyle rapping nag been a in place behind his keyboards. day She added that her organi Robertson, who later affirmed* "We've been touring our arses Kevin Hearrt - began piecing the staple of Barenaked Ladies^ per "I think that for sortie reason, zation was impressed with the that Detroit has the best rock' off," Robertson said with a laugh. album together, it realized it formances since the band foTtned a lot of artists are afraid to show well-behaved crowd. farts. "' ms Miciiigatt Jazz Festival When: noon to 10:30 p.m. Sun room) ",J Jim Stefanson sits intently at Montreux Detroit Jazz Festivals "I can't pinpoint any arrangers area*jazz performers. The group day, July-19. • , Pistol Allen Quintet, 12:30^ a computer. Everyday he works and other gigs. But Stefanson that influenced me, the^ all includes Russ Miller on alto sax, Where; Botsford Inn, 28000 1:30 p.m., Dennis Tini quintet!; on composing and arranging new has been performing since he have. Arrangers are the unsuiig Steve Wood on tenor sax, Bob Grand River Ave., Farmington with April Tini, 2-3 p.m., Jin? works for his Latin Jazz Com was 15 with a variety of different heroes, they don't get much men*. Mohica on trumpet, Sven Ander •Hills.- / -.'•;:';;.•:•_ Wyse Jazz Quintet, 3:30-4:30 bine. So much music that it groups. tion,"he said* ''-'V-/ -.:. son on piano,Paul Keller on Admission: Free. All ages. p.m., Alma Smith Quintet, 5-6 seems to overflow. "I fell into it," he said. "I The move from saxophone to Bass, Tom Brown on drums and Call (248) 474-2720 :or-(734) p.m.| Louis Smith Quartet, "I've got so much music to always loved jazz." harmonica, an instrument usual-; Al Nacif on congas. 459-2454 for information. Food 6:30*7:30 p.m. and Matt play," he said. His first influence was Charlie and beverages offered for sale. Michaels/Judie Cochill, 8-9 ly associated with blues and folk Shuttle: Round trips every 15 Though he is reluctant to talk (Bird) Parker, the legendary bop music, hasn't been easy, but it "Everybody in this band is an P-m. about it, or to make an issue of sax player. minutes between Clarenceville • Lear Stage (Tennis Courts was necessary. excellent soloist, and I like to High School and Botsford Inn. it, Stefanson has had to make "He was my biggest inspira give them room for solos. Every Janet Tenaj and Friends, some adjustments in his life and tion. But I was also attracted to Park your car in the lot at 12:15-1:15 p.m., WSU Jazztet. "I try to play it like a sax," Ste body gets a chance to put in their Clarenceville High School his music. exotic rhythms. I studied Afro- fanson said. "1 can't play it as improvised conception," he said. 1:45-2:45 p.m., Walter White Multiple sclerosis has confined Cuban for a lot of years from a (20155 Middlebelt between and 1F-U-NU, 3:15-4:15 p.m., fast, but I'm just glad I can play Playing festivals is fun, but Seven Mile and 8 Mile Road. him to a wheelchair and he's had friend from South America," he something, I don't have the' dex^ Stefanson wants a more perma Tom Saunders' Detroit Jazz to replace his saxophone for a . said. Cost $2 per car.) All-Stars, 4:45-5:45 p.m., Ron terity needed to play thfe sax. For nent setting for his voluminous Schedule chromatic harmonica. But for He became co-leader of a salsa the harmonica;ydudblh't.need compositions. Kischuk and the Bones of Con Stefanson, the music comes first band, La Combinacion or The fingering." .-;:"'. • InmartGroup Stage (Patio) tention, 6:15-7:15 p.m,, and SCool JAzz PRime, noort*l Bess Bonnier Quartet, 7:45- and he never stops creating. Combination, which played for He has listened to some jazz .. "fThere are a lot of places pop The Jim Stefanson Latin Jazz years around Michigan and p.m., Jim Stefanson's Latin 8:45 p.m. harmonica players .like,Howard ping up in Birmingham and Jazz Combine, 1:30-2:30 p.m., • Moro/Cohen/Magna Stage Combine will perform at the Ohio. Levy and, also, to the great blues Royal Oak," he said. "1 wish I Michigan Jazz Festival at the players. ; Russ Miller Quintet, 3-4 p.m;, (Coach House) Despite Stefanson's love for could get a once a week gig." Matt Michaels/Jack Brokensha Hamid Dana and the Detroit Botsford Inn in Farmington, 1:30 jazz and Latin music, when Toward trYaT end, the Latin p.m. Sunday/July 19, on the Quartet, 4:30-5#O p.m., George Jazz Winds, 12:45-2:15 p.m., asked to name his favorite com "But I just try to play straight Combine will'be recording a CD Benson Quartet, 6-7 p.m., Eddie Nuccilli Big Band, 3-4:30 patio stage. The concerts are posers he mentions Bach, jazz. We do blues, but it's a jazz later this year. free. Larry Nozero Quartet, 7:30- p.m., Eric Brandon Quintet, 5- Mozart, Beethoven and modern blues," he said. "Once you get a CD, that's your 8:30 p.m., and Paul Vornhagen 6:15 p.m., Brookside Jazz, 6:45- The current group started in composers Stravinsky and Bar- Stefanson's group on Sunday calling card. Hopefully, this will Quintet, 9-10 p.m. 1988 and has performed at seven tok. 8:15 p.m., and Johnny Trudell will include some of the best get me more concerts." • Woodbridge. Stage (Ball Big Band, 9-10:30 p.m. Toko a day to vfejf Cranbrook with family and frionds! There's more to explore than ever before at Cranbrook • more exhibs, more tours, more fan. Jump-start your imagination at our newly expanded science museum. Take a three-hour tour of our National Historic Landmark campus. Stop for a picnic near the science museum or hike lush nature trails. At Crahbook, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy this summer•> rain or shine. Iitffffvto at Setomo Check out our newly expanded museum and summer blockbuster exhibit, The Robot Zool Larger-than-life robotic beasts, including a giant squid with 18-foot tentacles, demonstrate how animals function in the natural world. Be sure to join us for grand opening festivities June 13 and 141 The Robot Zoo is sponsored kxaffy oi Cranbrook by FANUC Robotics Norlh America, Inc. Art Mv**vm Explore an array of contemporary art exhibitions featuring photography, scu/pfure, ceramics and more. The museum also offers fascinating tours of historic Saarinen House as well as one of the country's finest outdoor sculpture collections. Cranbrook Hovto and tfaraon* Wander more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens surrounding the home of Cranbrook founders George and Ellen Scripps Booth, open daily this summer. Cranbrook House is available for guided tours on Sundays and Thursdays at various times. For information, call fo// free: l-877~GO-CRANBrook 1221 N. Woodward Avenue in Bfoomfield Hills, just a few miles north of downtown Birmingham. x Clf A N B R O0% E4(NO-OF*) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 • *• > . 1 :^#&M& l^ls&ls&LU *.i\f *L<,.> M'^^l^X:, - JT,i A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area, THEATER Sunday, July 19, Stottlemyer Paifr on BRAD FELT TRIO Dancy Boulevard, We«t(»nd. Fre«. All 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m, Friday, July 17, HURON CIVIC THEATRE ag»«. (rock/blues) (734) 32W123 Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame." featur TOKfH' , Free; 21 and older", (tuba/piano/bass) ing Mark Kammel of Lathrup Village as 7:30 p.m. Friday, Juty 24, the |azebQ (248)645-2150 :r Fiollo, the priest, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, next to Village pomrTKMia on.G/ahd Riyef July 17-18. Huron High School auditori Avenue In downtown Farmln4ton..Free, • HEIDI HEPLER ft MICHELE RAMO um, 32044 Huron River Dr., New. Boston. All ages, (rock) (248) 473-7283 . frlO p.m.: Mondays; at Too Chez, 27155 $12, $10 students and seniors. (734) U.S. ARMY BANO Sheraton Dr., Noyi; 6:30-9":30» p.m; 782-5380- 7:30-9 p.m/Thurwlay, Juh/16. Municipal Wednesdays and Saturdays; at Encore in MACOMB SUMMER THEATRE PaoX behind Rochester City Hall, (rain the Quality Inn, 1801 S, Telegraph Road, "Girl Crazy," classic 1930 musical -come location Is Rochester High School audi-' Bloomfield Hills; 7-10 p.m. Fridays, at dy set on a dude ranch, music of George . torium).f ree. All ages. (248) 652-7762 Cafe Cortina, 307i5 W. 10 Mile Road, and Ira Gershwin, 8 p.m, Fridays-, STEVIAtWOO Farmlngton Hlils'.ii a.m.. to 3 p.m.- Saturdays, July 17-18 and 24-25, and 3 . "Bepop and Beyohd," 6-8 p.m. Saturdays, at Vic's Market, 42875 Grand p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Macomb Monday, July .20, presented by the River Ave.^ Novi. (248) 348-5555/(248) Center for the Performing Art9, 44575 Graystone International Jazz 335-3790/(248) 626-7393/(248) 474- Garfield, Clinton Township. $15, $13 Featured per* 3033/(248)305-7333 seniors/students, $11 groups of 10 or ' MuseurnVatiHart Pla2a, petrojt. : former: -JAZZHEAD- --.:to.,^->-::V-U-.,. more. (810) 286-2222 GfordieJoHni Free. {313) ^63-3813 9 p.m. Mondays, Fifth Avenue, 215 W. PLOWSHARES THEATRE COMPANY son and his Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older. t New plays by African American writers. CLAJilCAL (acid jazz) (248) 542-9922 'Full Circle" by Jeffrey Chastang, a bdtid,Big RON KiSCHUK QUINTET - drama about a family.dealing with the Sugar, per* SUMMER SYMPHONY CHAMBER Featuring vocalist SusahTaylor, 7 p.m. suicide of its youngest child, Friday- .: formifiurs- • ENSEMBLE •' Thursday, July'23, The" Fiaza at the Inter Sunday, July 17-19. 2870 E. Grand Wort •-,. The Observer «fc Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 (NO-OF*) E5 rrr —*• F ys a Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued from previous page Free. AH ages, (rockabilly) (248) 644- charge. Alt ages welcome from noon-9 HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS and older, (rock) (248) 334 9292 WALK ON WATER 757-8362 ' ' 4800 p.m., 18 and older after 9 p.m. (810) With Box Set, 7:30 p.m, Monday, July JO SERRAPERE With Five Horse Johnson and DJ Papa ' CHUCK MITCHELL AND JOHN DAVID •BUND P10 SHOWCASE NIGHT 465-5154 \ 20, originally scheduled for Pine Knob 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Rochester Ron, 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Magic MARION With Jupiter, Antigen Sylph and Jarimek), NANA KING Music Theatre, has been moved to . Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. , 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Blind Pig. 206- Perform Ihe works of Stephen Foster and 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, St. Andrew's Meadow Brook,Music Festival, Oakland Rochester. Free. 18 and older, (blues) r$5. 18 and older, (rock) (248) 544-3030 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. Free. 18 and or hUp://www.themagicbag.com Mark Twain as part of *Mr. Foster and Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit, Cover University, Walton Boulevard and Adams (248) 650^080 older, (rock) (734) 996-8555 STEPHEN GRANT WOOD AND ROBERT, Mr. Twain,* 8 p.m. Thursdayy-Saturday, charge. 18 and older, (pop) (313) 961- Road/Rochester. $22.50pavilion, SISTER SEED BLUE ROSE , GILLESPIE V •'.•;• .' Jury 16-18, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., MELT or http://www.96imelt.com $12,50 lawn. All ages; Refunds and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Royal Oak Ann Arbor. $11. All ages. (734) 761- 9 p.m. Thursday. July 16, O'Grady's, 585 LUCKY HASKINS 7 exchanges for a location at Meadow Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. • 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Royal Oak^ 1451 or http://www.a23rk.ofg W. Big Beaver Road, Troy. Free. 21 and With Mazing8,9:3¾ p.m- Thursday, July BrooK will be available, at the point of Free. 21 and older, (acoustic rock) (248) Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak". DUSTY RHODES older; 9 p.m. Friday. July 17, l-Rock, 23, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann , purchase, (rock) (248) 377:0100 or 54*1141 ' • Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 544- , •1141; ,' :'- 8 p.m, Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, at the 16530 Harper, Detroit, Cover charge. 21 Arbor. $4.19 and older, (rockabilly) http://www.palacenet.com SISTER SOLEIL Botsford Inn, Grand River west of Eight • and older; 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Lilt's, {734)996-8555 UTTLE RED AND THE BIG BLUES BAND 6 p.m. Thursday,. July 23, The Shelter . THE* HUSBANDS - Mile. Farrnlngton Hills. (248) 474-4800 2930 Jacob, Hamtramck. Cover charge.' TMSHfNTCHMEN 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Fox and below 'St* Andrew's Hall,431'E. 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays through August,*'. 21 and older, (blues/rock) (248),524- With Mr. Tidy, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 18, , Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Congress, Detroit. $7 in advance. $8 day Wooiy Bully's, 43333• W. Seven Mile; .. 4770/(313)881-7625/(313)875-6555 313 JAC above Jacoby's, 624 Brush St., Bloomfield Hills.rFree. All" age's, (blues) of show. AH ages; (pop) (313) 961-MELT Road, Nor'thvitle. free. All ages.; ^ POETRY/SPOKEN WORD BLUES MPE In Detroit's Bricktown area. $5.21 and (248)644-4800 or http://www.961melt.cbm (acoustic rock) (248) 38O5103 '' ' ^ . I^WfH>0^fs ?•' 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, Fox and Hbunds,- older, (garage f.ock)'(3i3) 8867866 or THE LOOK 60 SECOND CRUSH , Hj^stS readings by Mic)iae> Barney and , 1560 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. http://www.detroitmusrc.com/statlc 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday,-July,23-25, , 9. p.m. Friday, July-17; Cross Street ••-• G L U'B ': •' ••:*•.- LA, Beech, 7:30 p.m.'Thursday, July 16; Free. All ages, (blues) (248) 644-4800 THC HOPE ORCHEStftA Library Pub. 35230 Central City Station. 511W. Cross St., Ypsilantj. 1ST 1 & 3¾ T Q P. Qpnna DeMeyer and Heather Bbttorff, BONNE TEMPS ROUUE Celebrates release of new CD.with party Parkway, Westland. Free. 21 and older; Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (734) 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the 8 p.rn. Wednesday, July 22, Fox and -J'c and performance, with special guests (rock) (734) 421-2250 485-5050 . : • BUND PIG '••'..'. . Coffee Bean Company, 844 Perininian at Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., > The Luddites arid Michelle Penn, 9 p.m. JERRY MACK AND THE TERRAPLANES SPACE NELSON ".Swing-a-tHliy" night with dance lessons Harvey. Plymouth. (734) 459-7319 Bloomfield Hills. Free. AH ages;.8:30 i Friday. July 17, Magic Bag, 22920 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Fox and With Mirror (mage, 9 p.m. Friday, July from 8-9 p.m. and dancing with DJ Oel , •POETRY AT THE OPERA HOUSE" pirn. Friday-Saturday, July 24-25, Woodward Ave..Ferndale. $5.18 and - Hounds, 1560 Woodward Aye., 17, Griffs Grill, 49 N.. Saginaw, Pontiac.' Villarre3l and the band Ray Corido and . With North Oakland poet Margb Smitty's, 222 Main St., Rochester* Free. older, (rock) (248) 544-3030 or : Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages, (blues) Cover charge. 21'and older, (prog rock) His Ricochettes. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July; La£aUuta, Royal Oak poet Pau.Trama, All ages. (R&B) (248) 644-4800/(248) f«tp://w>vw,corH;entn'c.het/'-hopeOrfjh (248) 644-4800 (313) 567-6020 or - 19, at the club, 206-208 S. First St;, Ann H.|.P. series co-founder Warden 652-1600 . H.O.R.O.E. FESTIVAL MIDLIFE CRISIS BLUES BAND http://www.spacenelson.com . Arbor,$6 In advance,.$8 day of show. ' Montgomery and singer Stewart . ROBERT SUGAR With Barwakis^ Ladies, Blues Traveler, 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Carriage House STARLIGHT DRIFTERS "Solar* nlght-with DJ Disco D and guests Francke, 9 p.m. Monday^ July 20, Detroit Whose vocal.s have appeared In *Xena- . Ben Harper arid The Innocent Criminals, Blues Alley, 24200 Grand River Ave., . 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Rochester DJ Seoul and Traxx, 10 p.m. Wednesday* Opera House's Madison Avenue Lounge, The Warrior Princes?" television show, , Alan.a Davis and Surfin' Plutoon the Detroit, Free,21 and older, (blues) (313) Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., '.'• July 15, at the club. $5.19 andolder.", 1526 Broadway, Detroit. Free. All ages. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Kellogg main Stage, and Fighting Gravity, Chris 535-3440 Rochester, Free. 18 and older, (western (734)99^8555 .^ (313) 274-7290/(313) 267-5300. ext. Park, Ann Arbor Trail and M,ajn Street,. Stills, Huffamobse and Gov't Mule on the MUDPUPPY swing) (248) 650-5080 CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET 338 '• Plymouth. Free; All ages; (rock) (734) second stage, 2:30 p.m. Saturday- 9;30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Library Pub, CURTIS SUMPTER PROJECT "Flashback" night with "Trie Planet' 453-1234. Sunday, July 18-I9i Pine Knob Music 35230 Central City Parkway, Westland. With Cathy.Davis; 9 p.m. Saturday, July WPLT on level two (Clutch Cargo's), old school funk on level three, and techno , CHIMNEYF1SH Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw Road,, Free. 21 and older; 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main St.; DANCE With Away, 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Independence Township. $33 pavilion 24, Rochester Mills Beer Co.. 400 Water Royai Oak. Free. 21 and older, (blues) and house on level four, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, at the club, 65 E.Huron, 1 BHARATA KALA DANCE FESTIVAL Griff's Grill, 49 N. Saginaw, Pontlac. artdlawrt. Ail ages, (pop) (248) 377- St., Rochester. Free. 18 and older. (248)543-4300 - Pontiac. Free before 9 p.m. 21 and older; "Gita Govinda," a spectacular dance Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) 9248) 0100 or http://www.palacenet.com (biues) (734) 421-2250/(248) 650-5080 SUN MESSENGERS 334-9292 . MJKIHOWARD MYSTERY TRAIN WITH JIM MCCARTY 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Fifth Avenue, Alternative dance night,.8 pirn. drama after 12th century poet Wednesdays in Clutch Cargo's. 18 and, CITY LIMITS BLUES BAND With Vallente, 9 p.m. Saturday. July 18., 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. Rochester 215 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 Jayadeva's depiction of the sublime love older. (248) 333-2362 or 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 1748, Macomb Theatre, 31N. Walnut St.. Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., and older. (R&B) (248) 542-9922 of Lord Krishna and Radha, choreography http://www.961meit.com Hennessey's pub, 49160 Grand Riyer Mount Clemens, Cover charge. 18 and Rochester. Free. 18 and older; 10 p.m. TANGERINE TROUSERS by Roopa Shyamasundar with artists THE GROOVE ROOM Ave., Wixom. Free. 21 and older, (blues) older. (R&B) (810) 465-5154 Saturday. July 18, Library Pub, 42100 9 p.m. Friday, July 17, Bo's Brewery, 51 from India and students of Nrityollasa Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ Mac D, (248) 348-4404 HOWLING OIABLOS Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 and N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 and older. orchestra from India, 7 p.m. Friday, JOly Thursdays, Women admitted free; "Love 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Blind Pig, older, (blues) (248) 650-5080/(248) (D0PM248) 338^200 . 17, in Varher Recital Hall at Oakland COLD AS LIFE Factory" alternative dance night Fridays: 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $6.19 MARY THOMPSON AND THE DELTA University. Rochester. $¢5, $15, $10, Celebrates release of CD with party and 349-9110 Alternative dance with DJ Matt ; $100 and $50 donors. (248) 650-5261 performance, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and older; (furiK/rock) (734) 996-8555 MIKE NOLAN CHILDREN BLUES BAND Saturdays; Alternative dance Tuesdays; THIRD SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE Magic Stick in the Majestic.complex, LISA HUNTER 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Local Colors, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 24. Lone gothic, industrial and retro with DJ Paul With Cobblestone Farm Dancers, 8 p.m." 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Cover 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Max and 42705 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 Star Coffee House. 207 S. Woodward Wednesdays. Free, at the club. 1815 N: Saturday, July 18, Pittsfield Grange, charge. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 833- ; Erma'8, 250 E. Merrill, Birmingham. and older, (pop) (248) 349-2600 Ave., Birmingham, Free. All ages, (blues) Main St. (at 12 Mile Road). RoyaJ Oak. 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor. POOL Free. All ages; 9 p.m. Friday, July 17". "OZZFESr (248)642-2233 Free before iO p.m. nightly, 21 and $6. (734) 66^8863/(734) 4260241 PAULA COLE Lortesta/Coffeehouse, 207 S. Old With Ozzy Osbourne, Tool, Megadeth, TRICKY older. (248) 589-3344 or 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Royal Oak Woodward Ave,, Birmingham. Free. All Limp Bizkit, Soulfly, Coal Chamber and 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Ciutch Cargo's. http://www.grooveroom.cOmi Music Theatre. 318 W. Fourth St., Royal ages; 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Espresso Sevendust on the main stage, and 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. Tickets at HOLLYWOOD MY WAY COMEDY Oak. $25, All ages, (pop) (248) 546- Royale, 214 S.fvialn St., Ann Arbor. Free. Motorhead, The Metvins, Incubus, Snot, Ticketmaster. All ages. (248) 333-2362 "Dancehall Xplosion 1998." midnight to CHATTERS ' *7610 All eges; As host of open mic, 7:30 p.m. Ullraspank, Kifgore, System of a Down,. DUKE TUMATOE AND THE POWER TRIO 4:30 a.m. Saturdays at the club. 13741 Tim Lilly, 9 p.m. Sunday, July 19, and RAY CONOO AND HIS RICOCHETS Sunday, July 19, Gargoyle's coffee Monster Voodoo Machine and Life of 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Carriage House W. McNichols (two blocks west of Wednesday, July 22, Chatters; 7640 N. 8 p.m. Sunday. July 19, Blind Pig, 206- , house, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontlac. Free. All Agony, on the second stage. 1 p.m. Blues Alley.24200 Grand River Ave., Schaefer). Detroit. Cover charge. All , Wayne Road, Westland. $3. 21 and older. 208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $6 iiv ages, (acoustic rock) (248) 258- Thursday, July 23, Pine Knob Music Detroit. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (313) ages. Proper attire; no gym shoes. (313) (734)422-3737 advance. 19 and older, (rockabilly) (734) 1188/(248) 642-2233/(734) 668- Theatre. 1-75 and Sashabaw Road, 535-3440 836-8686/(313) 653*527 JOEYS COMEDY CLUB 996-8555 1838/(248)745-9790 Independence Township. $45 pavilion SHANIA TWAIN INDUSTRY DANNY COX IANET JACKSON and lawn. All ages, (metal/rock) (248) With Leahy, 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Billy Ray Bauer, Michael Jr. and Rich Eleclronica, Euro and retro, 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. July 16, Rochester With Usl^r8 p,m. Friday-Saturday, July 377-0100 or http://www.palacenet.com July 2021, Pine Knob Music Theatre. I- Higginbottom. Thursday-Saturday. July Fridays. Free before 10 p.m. 21.and 17-18. Joelouis Arena, 600 Civic Center ROBERT PENN \ 75 and Sashabaw Road, Independence 16-18; and Vinnie Mack, at the club Mills. Beer Co.. 400Water St., older; Euro dance, 9 p.m. Saturdays. Dr., Detroit. $45, $62.50 arid $75. All 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 24-25, Bad Township. $42.50 pavilion, $20 lawn. All above Kicker's All American Grill, 36071 Rochester. Free. 18 and older, (acoustic Free before 10 p.m. 21 and older; ages. {R&B/dance) (313) 596-3200 Frog, 555 S. Woodward Ave., ages, (country) (248) 377-0100 or Plymouth Road. Livonia. 9 p.m. rock) (248) 650-5080 "Homesick Night," 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Free http://www.palacenet.com Wednesdays ($2), 9p.m. Thursdays ; TOMMY D BAND NIKKI JAMES AND THE Birmingham. Free. 21 and older, (blues) for those 21 and older before 11 p.m. TWISTIN'TARANTULAS (free), 9 p.m. Friday ($10), and 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, Bistro 313, 313 FLAMETHROWERS (248) 624-9400 Cover charge for those 18-20, all at the and 10:30 p.m. Saturdays ($10),.unless , Walton 8ou1evard, Pontlac. Free. All i 10 p.rn. Friday-Saturday, July 17-18. PJETASTERS 9 p.m. Sundays, Fifth Avenue..215 W. club, 19 S. Sagmaw, Pontiac. (248) 334- otherwise noted. (734) 261-055& ages, (blues/soul) (248) 332-9100 or ,KodJak Grill, 45660 Mound Road, Utica. With Dropkick Murphys, 6 p.m. Sunday, Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older: 1999 or hltp://www.961mefl.com JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S Tommy D B and@>abl .c om Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Friday. July July 19, The Shelter below St. Andrew's 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Karl's MAGIC BAG Hall, 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $10 in Cabin. 9779 N. Territorial Road. . Kevin McPeek, 9 p.m. Friday, July 17 DELUXTONE ROCKETS 24, Giovanni's, 31 N, Saginaw, Pontiac. "Playhouse,* techno dance with resident P.lyniouth. Free. 21 and older, (rockabilly) ($6), and 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18 ($8), With Red Letter. Stretch and Tragic Free. 21 and older. (R&B) (810) 731- advance. All ages, (ska) (313) 961-MELT DJs Terrence Parker, Eric Hintchman, ' (248) 5429922/(734) 455-8450 5070 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. (313) Method, 7 p.m. Friday. July 17, as part l7S0/(248) 334-5241 or http://www.961melt.com Jeremy Gueriti and Cold Crush Rus, 9 UNCLE BOOBY 584^885 of the alcohol-free "Cage" night at JOHNNY "YARD DOG" JONES PLUM LOCO p;.m. Sundays in June, at the club, 22920 9:30 p.m. Thursday. July 16. Karl's Knights of Columbus Hall. 35100 Van 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Fifth Avenue, Celebrates release of CD with party and Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Free before 10 MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE Born Road (1/4 mile east of Wayne 215 W, Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. $3. 21 and performance, with Baked Potato, 9:30 Cabin, 9779 N. Territorial Road. p.m., $5 afterward. 18 and older. (248) Kirkland Teeple; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Road), Wayne. $7. All ages, (hardcore) older, (blues) (248) 542-9922 p.m. Friday, Juty 24, Blind Pig, 206-208 Plymouth. Free. 21 and older, (pop) 544-3030 or Friday-Saturday, July 17-18 ($9) at the. (734)455-8450 (734) 729-7092 EDDIE KINO AND THE SWAMPBEES S. First St., Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older. hUp://viWw,themagicbag,com club, 314 E. Liberty. Ann Arbor, (734). VALVENTRO DETROIT COBRAS 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Fifth Avenue, (funk/rock) (734) 995-8555 MOTOR LOUNGE 996-9080- 10 p.m. Thursday. July 23, Library Pub. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, St. Andrew's 215 E. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. $4. 21 and GARY RASMUSSEN AND JODY "World Wednesdays" featuring DJs Urban MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $6.18 older, (blues) (248) 542-9922 RAFFOUL Kris and Culture spin world music. 9 p.m. and older, (blues) (248) 349-9110 Chris Zito and Manny Shields, Thursday- and older, (rock) (313) 961-MELT or KNEE DEEP SHAG 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, Rochester Wednesdays: at the club. 3515 Caniff, RANDY VOLIN AND THE SONIC BLUES Sunday, July 16-19; Joel Zimmer and http://www.961melt.com With Domestic Problems, 9:30 p.m. Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St.. Hamtramck. (313) 396-0080 or Mark Saldana, Wednesday-Sunday, July DRUGSTORE Friday, July 17, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. Rochester. Free, 18 and older, (rock) 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Carriage House http://v.w\s.nx>tOfdetroit.com 22-26, at the club, 269 E. Fourth St., .With Adam Cohen, son of Leonard First St „ Ann Arbor. $6. 19 and older. (248) 650-5080 . Blues Alley, 24200 Grand river Ave., Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900 or Detroit. Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Cohen, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, The (funk) (734)996-8555 RED RIVER ONEX . http://www.comedycastle.com Celebrates release of CD with party and Saturday, July 18, Drinks North, 2505 Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall,"431 E.. LAMENT.; "Men 4 Men' New York.style dance SECOND CITY performance. 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Pontiac Lake Road, Pontiac. Ffee. 21 Congress, Detroit. $7 in advance. All-. With Blood and Fire, and These 5 Down, party with DJ St. Andy spinning high- The Second City Detroit. 2301 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. and older; 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. July ages, (pop) (313) 961-MELT or., 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, as part of the energy, progressive house. 10 p.m. Woodward Ave., Detroit, presents its; Tickets at Ticketmaster. 18 and older. 24-25, Fox and Hounds, 1560Woodwafd http://www.961melt.com alcohol-free "Cage" night at Knights of Fridays; "Alternative Life" withy.progres- . 13th original live-cbmedy revue, "Viagra (roots rock) (248) 335-8100 or Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and. older DUNGBEATLES Colurhbus Hall, 35100 Van Born (1/4 sive and deep house with DJs Cecil Gibbs Falls," 8 p.m. Wednesdays through http://www.961melt.com (blues) (313) 535-3440/1248) 683- 10 p.m. Saturday. July 18, The Lodge, mile east of Wayne Road), Wayne. $7. and St. Andy, 10,p.m. Saturdays; "Tea Sundays, with additional shows 10:30 8186/(248) 644-4800 or ' 2442 Orchard Lake Road, Sylvan Lake. All ages, (hardcore) (734) 729-7092 REEFERMEN Dance." with high energy and top 40 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The cast per http://www.rockindaddys.conV Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 683- SEANLENNON 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Fifth Avenue, 215 W. dance on the outside patio with DJ Cecil forms an .impfovisational comedy set, 5458 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, The Shelter Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older. Gibbs. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays, at the free of charge, after every performance. . •GftN EDDIE below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. (blues) (248) 542-9922 WAIUN'INC. club. 2575 Michigan Ave!, in; Detroit's (Fridays and Saturdays only after the late 8 p.m..Thursday, July 16, Fox arid Congress, Detroit.'$10 in advance. All SAR-NA 9 p.m. Saturday. Juty 18, Fifth Avenue, Corktown area. Cover charge. 21 and „' shows). Tickets $10 Wednesdays, Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., . ages, (pop) (313) 961-MELT or 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Griffs Grill, 49 215 W. Fifth Ave.,Royal Oak, $2. 21 and older. (313) 964-7040 ; Thursdays, and Sundays; $17.50 Fridays: Blcomfreld Hills/Free. All ages, (blues) http://www.96lmelt.com N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge: 21 older, (blues) (248) 542-9922 and $19.50 Saturdays. To purchase tick- (248)644-4800 * \ ets, call (313) 965-2222.at the club, ESPS \ 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) With Buttercake Blues Band, 9 p.m. 965-2222 Friday, July 17, Magic Stick in the ' Majestic complex, 4140 Woodward Ave., HARMONY HOUSE i» o r» iJ LA JR. Detroit. Cover charge. 18 and older, TVI USIC (blues) (313) 833-POOL THE REV. MARC FALCONBERRY THE ALMIGHTY GROOVE 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Hazef Park- 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Cross Street Racetrack, 1650 E. 10 Mile Road, Hazel Station, 511 W.Cross St., Ypsilanli. Park, (blues) (248) 398-1000 SUMMER SALE! Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (734) FATHERS OF THE ID V 4S5-5050 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays through .. PfaCES SHOWN ARE SALE PRKES. SAIEENDS JULY 27, 1998 '•". B-M'S September Johanson-Charles Gallery, With the Pretenders and Royal Crown 1345 Division, in Detroit's Eastern Revue, 7 p.m, Thursday, July 16, Pine Market. Free, donations accepted. All Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw ages, (alternative rock) (313) 567-8638 Road, Independence Township. $28.50 PETE "BIG DOG" FETTERS pavilion, $15 lawn, Alleges. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Smitty's, (ret(o/swing) (248) 3.77-0100 or 222 Main St., Rochester. Free. All ages; http://www.palacenet.com 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, O.L BACKSTREET BOYS Harrington's, 2086 Crooks Road, ' With S.O.A.P., Jimmy Ray and Aaron Rochester. Free. All ages, (acoustic I! •••IIIIIIW t Carter, 7:30 p.m. Friday,-July 24, The blues) (248) 652-1600/(248) 8520550 Amazing Royal Crovvni BigPuntehtr JimBrickman Billit Myers Palace of Auburn ii'lls, 2 Championship FOOUSH MORTALS $11.99C0 $13.99C0 $13.99C0 $13.99 CD I/"" • Dr. (1-75 and Lapeer Road). Auburn Hills. . 10 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Library Pub, $26.50. All ages, (pop) (248) 377 0100 . 42100 Grand River Ave., Nov!. Free. 21 • '•*•« or http://www.palacenet.com and older, (rock) (248) 34^9110 BARREL HOUSE GROOVE . OAPBANO 1»' *' . 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 24 25, With Cameo, 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, Hennessey's Pub, 49160 Grand River Chene Park. 2600 E. Atwater.St.. Ave;, Wixom. Free. 21 and older, (rock) Detroit. $18.50-$38,50. All ages, (funk) (248)348 4404 (313) 393-9901 BUGS QEDDOW BAND ORR \i mmdmmmUti'- • 9:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday. Monica Trlsha Vearwood The Brian Setzer Orchestra 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, Library Pub,'-. ^ $13.99CO $13.99C0 $13.99CD . July 23-25, as part of the Birmingham 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21.7 Jail Festival, Max and Erma's, 250 and older, (rock) (248) 349 9110 Merrill St., Blimlngham. (trombonedriven -H3 HARD CORE HIP-HOP FEST '98" party blues) (248) 2581188 With Thik. Concrete Impact, Riot in BIOOU LOVE MONKEY Progress, Factory 81, Monks with . 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Cross Street Shotguns, No. 6 at the Prisoners, HARMONYHOUSE • Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanli. Almighty Groove and Slam Pig, noon to •, Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (734) 9;30 p.m,, and Harms Way and the LSGH V* KX AIIONSOPFN DAILY 10 w9 I-M • SJN^W 1<2 NCOK-6 I-M - ,. 4855050 Clan. Buddha Fulla Rhymes, Mob •LACK BEAUTY Mentality and tho Mouse, 10 p.m. to 2 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Fox and Hounds. a.m. Friday, July 17. Macomb Theatre, Enter To WIN A NEW *ORD RANGER TRUCK! Ceurtosy of &fr>y Utyrd ; 1530 Woodward Ave.. E3loomfic!d Hills. 3JL_N. Walnut-St., .Mount Clemen's. Cover N I know what struggles in the bathroom with after hours snooping. teta. you're going to his member trapped in a zipper Truly funny moments pop up The ubiquitous Cameron Diass say: It's sUp* as his date's father, mother and in "Mary," but, like many Holly (she has appeared in something posed ,to be even the local fireman pop in for wood comedies, they are all like five movies in as many stupid. The alook, , •/•':-'; revealed in the trailer* It's no months) is mostly up to the task. problem is, Arid•.this is when the movie secret that Dillon's investigator A fairly breezy comedienne capa- "There's Some still shows promise. Stiller and falls for Mary and, in.trying to : ble of some depth (remember the thing About Cameron Diaz are surprisingly impress her, overdoses her nasty embarrassing karaoke scene in Mary" isn't all winning as teenagers in 1983. little dog with sleeping piils. "My Best .Friend's Wedding"?), that funny. The His Ted is an average guy with a While Mary is in the kitchen, he she portrays in Mary what most latest from the helmet of bad hair and a mouth administers mouth-to-mouth guys will think is the perfect Farrelly Broth ful of metal who somehow scores and employs a frayed light cord woman. JOHN ers* the team a prom date with Mary, a fox to revive the dog with eiec- She drives a trendy 4 by 4, fol MONAQHAN that™ brdught with a long mane of blow-dried troshockr --- - lows football, doesn't necessarily you ^Dumb and blonde locks and tight jeans. It's a truly manic, funny, and care about looks and money, and Dumber" and "Kingpin," offers The zipper fiasco not only cuts sick moment, and it's what the spends most of her free time on: much of the same. their prom date short, but Ted's Farrellya do best. Then, knowing the driving range. And; most; The same means that the too embarrassed to speak to her. that this kind of humor grows importantly, she's a babe, lis evi movie relies on the most juvenile It's 15 years later and he still tiresome after while/ they denced by a pair of stakeout • humor imaginable. Ten excruci can't get Mary out of his mirid, attempt something different by scenes where she disrobes at her ating minutes are spent while so he hires a slick claims investi actually trying to make us like window, further proof that the Gum WATMM/Twcmm convn Fox the main character (Ben Stiller) gator (Matt Dillon) to do a little these one-dimensional charac- filmmakers are influenced far Vying for affection: -Fiat,Healy (Matt Dillonj left) tries tp\ more by "PorkyV than Preston worm his way into the affections of Mary (Cameron v; v Sturges.:-\ I'.i Diaz, center) and her friend Magda (Lin Shaye) in r. And sometimes you do feel for "There's SomethingAboutMary" 6 I S E I V J I i t t i x 1 i i f everyman Ben Stiller, who plays -straight man to a string of "wacky^ characters that cross his path, including a cranky guy in a comedy's quirky mood well. were more than a couple of wheelchair, a moronic hitchhiker funny moments, Compared to GUniHEMOVIES ahd Mary's mentally retarded Perhaps the biggest surprise in "There's Something About the antiseptic romantic comedies brother. Few afflictions re main Mary" is Matt Dillon's often out now (most starring a cast unscathed. hilarious turn as the gumshoe member from "Frierids"), there MMMATttS MjjfeitfJfiKffill NaUonal Amuteffl«nt$ $ma& Jonathan Richman, the col are worse ways to fritter a night 413SW.Mar^V^oiTdecn)h whose investigation of Mary ShowttwCliWTUs IsflaLU Wttd Artists Tbutiu lege-circuit songwriter, appears gives him a leg up on what she away than with the hit-and-miss 6800 Www ad, -..- Ixyici Matms totyta al show Jl00E«tWJ1i0 •. ScwfcWHrls ,:••• with acoustic guitar and drum 313-S61-7200 24W5S-9W likes in a guy. How does he "Mary." OneMtS-ofWarraiM. ftjrfoabeteWPM mer on, the street, in a tree, spend his spare time? "I work John Monaghan welcomes ,.',.•" tais •,•• wvmm Same day advancefidtets avaWt e -.••'• \Wiim • ' DrtCOWTtOSHQWSa .-. whenever we need a break from Aahrn Wlh1-14 torgmM^Daty -: W - NoViP. Wats Kcepted '.-«ts6pmi1iO'.-:'..' with retards," he tells her, know your calls and comments. ¥0 Aflpfe Pirting - Tdford Certer COWINKTTKR) the action. He wrote the music ing that Mary's brother is men leave John a voice mail message,, 2150N.OpdvieRd. ASShcwUndSwn for the film and its self-conscious B€^UnwsSy6tWAon8W ContinoousShcwwJy lyNrf irtkh Utwt frtekSonDrrtj&Popn SMOKE SftNAU(R) tally challenged. dial (734) 953-2047 on aAoucK- THESPAMSHPt»ONER(K) dippiness ("Love isn't nice,* one •10-37^2660 ute:s^yw.mis.Fdas»t faiimTowiCerta PtamOITlNitRfgt . OK. Thinking back on it, there tone phone, mailbox 1866. ;',",.', Saroain Mathees 0^/. mf^nkHk . -: JMWtMRi , • IWENTDOWN(R) • of his ditties reports) fits the. AJShowsiriiJfipm WWML(K) WifO«CCWmU5TMClA«n« .CcntinixxBSfWrtDaBy AHA«PMK(f6U) jnmim anorANca$(PCi3) lie^y/edlhuriftifet DiDOUTTUfPUJ) ALLTWESfOIFPtl-THUfti P«TYW0K(PC13) IWUN{C) MKWCKF SHOWS fBWYAVO PAUUI(K) '••;"• ' II1MWWWI'4(R) PWKTNMtDa(l) .•.•' ; SHUfiWONLY 0fc|0fdwd3 A sampling of what's playing Twisted Festival of Anima year absence. SMAUSOUWtS(rXU) TRUMAN SH0W(PC) (WtfdL^M.-MofW56-12We at alternative movie theaters tion." Tuesday, July 21 through "Buffalo 66" (USA-1998). In MAKUNE(K) SMAUWLD«B(PCU) FamvigtonHis across metro Detroit as reviewed Sunday, Aug. 2 (call for show- this update of an old "screwball" A»MB00N(K13) CUiKKCOKfimiSTKiVCriC . MADOK(K)NV 24*S^«6S by John Monaghan. times). An encore presentation of premise, Vincent Gallo plays an ." wtootmu(Pc») M.DOUTTU{KU)NV HiUroriiH* Abbey Theatre- 14 Mile at I- the festival, highlighted by the ex-con who hatches a preposter 0UTOf$JCHT(R) X-niS(KU)NV UvnitMrfat7mk THE HORSE WHISPERER 76, Madison Heights. Call <248) unaired "South Park" pilot ous plan to impress his uncaring MULAN(C) TK HUMAN SHOW (K) NY 81W7o^WO 6DAYSf7MCHn 588-0881 for information. ($6.50; episode, "The Spirit of Christ parents. With the help of a kid SUDAYSfcSEVlMNKHtS SUr Theatres TnANC(fcnV CM77flMS»S41 THE TRUMAN SHOW $4 students/seniors; $3 twilight) mas." Also, on the bill: "Smoking," napped Christina Ricci, he (PCH) fa Wortfitet Theatre -. COOZUA(Kl)) , AUSttTS99 T/ie Observer & Bccenfric/THURSDAY, JULY 16,1998 (N0-0F*)f7 •*" STREET SCENE Alana Davis influenced by jazz Life is rough for Alana Davis. ' "The more that I see of the was about to propose." At the end of her last six^week other artists, the ';hing that I Davis was stumped. -*' tour in support of her debut begin to think that's unique is "AH he was asking for was a "Blame It on Me" (Elektra), my influences. I mainly grew up damn autograph. What the hell Davis became a little too excited listening to jazz, straight ahead does that give him back? Ther#^ end broke her foot and standard," Davis explained. a lot of pain out there. Stuff 11¾¾¾ . "I was being rambunctious and "Not too many people seem, to that, I don't know exactly how tJq£» acting half my age. I was jumpv come from'that place. My music deal with it.". ' ; ;*• ing around in an; airport acting doesn't come off as straight; like a fool and I broke my foot." ahead jazz. It's just the state of Longtour 2 She got worse news when she mind in which I write." Davis said she was thrille^j Celebrating release: T/ie Hope Orchestra is having CD returned home to New York. "Blame it en Me", sways when she signed to do every daCer Besides nursing a broken foot, between playful, finger-snapping of the H.OR.D.E, Festival whic^; Mease party for its latest album''Gift"'-'Friday, July 17,Davi s found herself taking care songs ("Love and Pride"), reflec began July 9 in St. Paul, Minn., qfahe Magic Bag in Ferndale. of her sickcat. tive, lush tributes ("Turtle"}, and and ends Sept; 6 in Portland, u i left my everything and my the weary ("Weight; of the Ore; •''/•;. , ;••' . '•,;-.'•'.':'*•-" whole world staried crashing Alana Davis World"). "Lilith Fair offered me. two-, down around me. I just want to Being a self-described rookie to weeks on their second stage, th,eT hold him all the time. I hope he Chevrolet-sponsored H.O.R.D.E. the music business, Davis said same week, and the H.O.RJXE.* gets better before I have to leave (Horizpns of Rock Developing she's sometimes not sure, how to offered me the whole tour on the^ again, I'm not sure if takinjghim Everywhere) Festival comes to handle fan comments. : main stage. That was kind of !a'•• out on the bus is the best thing. Pine Knob Music Theatre Satur . • "I don't know if it's because of no-brainer." -v' Life is hot a simple thing," Davis day-Sunday, July 18-19. the kind music that T write. My "I heard. I was the first girl, & 'Gift' for its fans said sadly. stuff is really honest and vulner that they asked. There's only The .16-year-old mother; of her Jazz influences able. But people come, up to me been a couple ladies there. That's; Music is something for which To put it down on paper arid I 12-year-old sick kitty recently Davis, was born and raised in and feel as though I was honest awful flattering," she said. V Asta Jurgutis will fight. Even as; to share it is more of a salve.' '•died. .' '." New York City's Greenwich Vil with them they want to give me Davis explained that she is/ a teenager living in England, When emotions are that strong, "It's weird: This is what my life, lage with parents who were the same"she said. looking forward to many aspect^', Jurgutis wasn't about to leave you have.to $0 something. Runr used to be. I see how it's "pretty musical"— a father who "I get these stories that are of the H.O.R,D,E. Festival, ;; h,er first rock concert early, ning really fast doesn't help," changed. There's always some is a noted jazz pianist and a just beautiful. One guy walked "I'm hoping for a lot of things*; "I went to Hyde Park to see . Jurgutis said. thing that's a little different. I mother who sings. up to me and told me his girl to come out of it. There's a cama-?; Queen. My mom gave me per "Miguel" she explained, is one thought it would wait for me," "Music has aWays been a very friend brought the record to his raderie thing I'm looking for-;; mission to take the train into the .of her favorite songs on the disc she said. : real part of my life," she said. house to listen to and said *I ward to, As terms of the job that; city with my friend. So Queen is because she gets to sing in Span "But I'm glad it happened Her jazz background, she said, think you'll like it.' He told me I'm doing, I'm kind of freaked! playing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ish. while I was going home to a is what makes her unique. It how he learned about her out. It's hot the gig that most! and my friend says 'We gotta go. "We also have a horn; section vacation. It's not the way I comes across in her smooth vocal. through the record. Then he people have. It would be nice to' We gotta go back to my girl that's amazing. It is Walter intended to spend it though." delivery of songs like "Love and said, 'If only she was here relate to some other people doing)' friend's apartment,' " Jurgutis White who played for, oh.» that Davis is hoping to be complete Pride" and her reworking of Ani tonight. We were getting closer . the same darn thing." \[ explained. guy who sings like Frank Sina ly cast-free by the time the DiFrahco's "32 Flavors." and closer and then she got into "And maybe I can find a;j "^Then she says, 'Starsky and tra. Harry Connick Jr." a car accident and died just as I boyfriend." ;'} HVttch' is on and we're not gonna The Hope Orchestra's sound rrfls's it.' Queen is on the stage. was colored with guest perfor Eltoh John was supposed to be mances by keyboardist Louis lowerecMrom a helicopter and Resto of Was (Not Was), and S summer on she wants to go home to watch conga player Al Berdayes of the It's been about That's because every time we tions, and live performances. guessed it) white. It's a beautiful = 'Starsky and Hutch," •". she added Luddites. BACKSTAGE laughing. two years now have a musical guest on the And all our video billboards segment, but we don't '..just- The three founding members .- PASS that I've been show, "we ask them to stick highlighting openings and ongo admire it, we tell you what next Jurgutis lost that battle but Jurgutis, lead guitarist George collaborating around afterwards to put some ing shows around town are at the Center Gallery: it's Michi-.i h^*r love of music continued. Fri- Schuster of Royal _Oak and with the folks at extra music on tape. What the updated every week- ga'n Ceramics '98, a juried exhi-', dirfl'she and her band The Hope rhythm guitarist Gary Sosnick of Detroit Public heck? The hard stuffs all done at Take tonight's show as an bition celebrating the 40th{ Orchestra are celebrating the Detroit - write most of the songs Television on that point - the cameras are all example of the summer season: anniversary of the Michigan Pot-Ij release of its third album, "Gift," although each takes a somewhat the big Back there, the drum kits set up - so we'll hear never-before-aired ters Association. The exhibit; with a party and performance at different approach. stage Pass pro to play another tune or two is music from blues artist Larry opens September 11 and runs/ the Magic Bag in Ferndale. Sosnick and Schuster record gram. What a usually no problem. McCray, about whom the blues thru October 30. That's plenty.of, "Gift" is the alternapop band's their songs to tape.and bring learning experi So right there, we've defied the critics are raving. Britain's Sun lead time, so mark it on your cak' third album in five years. them to rehearsal. Jurgutis ence it's been. stale rerun paradigm. And day Times wrote that Larry endar now as an event to attend "That's respectable. We've sold prefers the chemistry of writing ANN Coming into sometimes you even get lucky "manages a skillful stylistic sum in the fall. : a lot of CDs. Three albums in with a partner. DEUSl the show, my with the timing of the extra mary of the three Kings, When we look back at a hilarv; five years is nothing to sneeze The band also includes bassist background was song, like with Edwin McCain. McCray bends and sustains like ous scene from the recent Hilber-v at," said Jurgutis, a Farmington Joe Stover of Pontiac, drummer in radio. In radio, you sit in a When he first appeared on Back B.B., swoops about the fretboard ry Theatre production of "The resident. Charles Milter, and fiddler Jim booth, play some songs and stage Pass, he performed his cur like Albert and slams out rock Complete Works of Wllm. Shk-i. "Gift" was more than a year in Flynn of Dearborn, formerly of maybe talk every once in a rent hit "I'll Be" as his extra song riffs like Freddie." We'll also spr. (abridged)," do we just laugh: the making. the rock band The Opaque. while. End of story, after the show taping, since it enjoy the soul-searching lyrics and move on? Nope. We tag it y "We worked in several studios Jurgutis, a first-generation There's a bit more to. televi was the second single off. his cur and musicianship of Detroit with information about t.h'fe trying to figure out where it American, was born to Lithuani h . sion, right down to the planning rent CD. Nobody had really rocker Stewart Francke. Do we Stratford Festival. It's a wonderv w0uld'sound best," Jurgutis said. an parents in Detroit. Her family (they call it "pre-productioh"). hoard of it then, but by the time just hear the song. Of course ful 2-1/2 hour rbad trip away! v The Hope Orchestra chose moved to England and then Take the special summer season we aired it in the summer it was: not! We also let you know that from the Detroit area. ' local producer Michael King to returned to Michigan settling in of Backstage Pass, which we're all over the radio. Sure, it was Stewart will be performing Sat The summer season is still: produce the record but his status Farmington Hills. English is her about midway through. 1 coincidence - we were actually urday at Greenfield Village. about what BacMstage Pass is: changed to co-producer when second language. ' haven't yet explained in this just holding the song until he There's a show you can go see. always about: encouraging you td studio drummer Danny Cox "I always love to sing. Lithua space the deal with the summer came back into town so we could We'll take another look at, get Out and support the arts. So offered viable suggestions. nians are a very musically ori season, and I don't want us promote a live event - but it sure Gerry Craig's visit last January take a break from the barbecuo "Gift" is a more personal ented culture. Lithuanian is my lumped together in your minds made us look smart; to the Center for Creative Stud to tune in to Backstage Pass album than its two previous first language. I went to Lithua with the scads of other shows Complementing the music are ies' Center Gallery for "White," a tonight at midnight, repeated: releases, "Lingo" and "Detroit nian school on the \yeekend. I that simply go into a bunch of looks back on some of the high ceramics exhibit in which allthe 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. at on:. Head," both of which concentrat- was in the Lithuanian Girl reruns. Mental note: Backstage lights from the past season. Of works displayed were (you Detroit Public Television. ed'on the Lithuania's fight for Scouts, choir, dance group. I was Pass never just airs reruns. That course, we always give you fceedom. always singing," she explained. wouldn't do enough to get you updates on what the artist or i*This album is much more Jurgutis was introduced to the out the door and into the arts. venue is doing next. So even rcdiospective than the other two. nightclub scene through a For starters, none of the musi when we look back, we're giving W ANTHONY HOPKINS B-Rru^-Trrrr i s KM fittSOM~**jLJi GLOVERDAWK t§ XT PE3CI m$%o K U «19« im iMii HKIMIHI iirami \WEAPOMCL mm* mm %• loiraisiffi una iwa MMv / iMi iraMiKHMniiiisffl mvnuN SMWII ^ •.•MKWmaiwomwMmxwmmHmwmtm®™ KWIII (M« IfflWtl.lIlllfil^lM.iWiillM ^ >umu,mmr™mmKmmm ™Mmwmji. ^.rx^wjiiyw^fttivjiiwi^^iiiiJMrt^rflwia p -sr^. "{MiMnliM-.BRlflM Ut(KU WMH ,,,*,•.,• ^rt&mmnm^mm m [«i >»•«••»• • 1 • • —..-.wlr HHW*tMM;ftMVNM fcw.^.*- [i\ -iivt-.^-;, vtwwlwl.com :.-..•.-._• M FEATURING THE «1 ALBUM IN AMERICA NOW SHOWING AT THESE THEATRES! 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"'."•'•[ '"'-:\ ••^••''V.v :•':•'';;•" fys-"^ ^:-- • ;;.v:-v v'::i'•••;:'/"• - I love their Sunday morhing Menu: Home-cooked American fare, just like mom makes, include brleakfastj especially the ham. I lng soups, salads and sandwiches.-Breakfast served anytime. .. like everything about it." ; Cost: Very reasonable. Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.; . . Ketchum who introduced her Breakfast $1.45 to $6.$5; salads and sandwiches $3.25 to $5, din u ners $5.50 to $8.95.;. -;'-. : -, " ' > v friend Joe Martin of Farmington K to the diner, fears she might Reservations: For parties of six or more : have to come earlier if word gets Credit Cards: Not accepted/cash only. • out. Vic?s Diner is one of Garden HlghllghtsrChildren's menu for 12 and under. Senior citizen dis Gxtyls best kept secrets. l counts offered Monday-Friday.- 'Getting back to" their break Carry-out: Available. . fasts, "the eggs are done just right,'" said Ketchum. "Hike 'em oyer medium. I want the white get in and out. Vic's offers a variety of sand n , cooked; and the yellow creamy, I Grabanica moved to Farming- wiches, Greek and chef salads, don't want it giggly where the ton from New York City, He's hot sandwiches including meat-' eggs look half alive." been working in restaurants loaf arid turkey, served with ! mashed potatoes, grayy, soup Besides good breakfasts, since he was 15."I found a better and vegetables. You can get a hot Ketchum says the prices are fair, life, for my children in Michigan," dog, Italian sausage sandwich, or th^ey giye good^ortiorts/ the cook he said. ing is good, and the waitresses even a steak. Regular dinner : Vic's Diner offers twohome- menu items include chicken, are pleasant. made soups daily. Order a sand* baked ham, por* tenderloin, SoundOOUIIUBs a» loiuti likuivec home»iyi"w, •an *»»»-d . wich or dinner, arid you can help that's just theway the owners yourself to unlimited soup at the pork chops and steak. There are want it. soup bar. Dinners also include some Greek items - shish kabob; choice of coleslaw or tossed chicken kabob and spinach "We try to treat customers like * '* • ' cheese pie, and Italian .- At your service:Tony and Pat Grabanica (center) and their crew work hard to family,* said Tony Grabanica salad; spaghetti, lasagna and mostacci- Vic's is family-owned and operat In addition to regular menu oli. Seafood offerings include fish please custotriers at Vic's Diner. - ed. Grabanica's cousin Bekim items, Vic's offers two or more and chips, shrimp and chips, Ndrejaj isthe-cpok. sandwich and dinner specials scallops, fried smelt, and catfish. u Vic's Diner has both, and good Tony and Bekim are big time" daily. Check the board to see "It's the best food you can ever and tea, they serve a variety of clean windows and clean lavato Red VVings fans and pictures of what's on special. Breakfast spe eat for the price," said Bekim ries.".'. food besides. the team decorate the walls.hear soft drinks, juice arid homemade cials are served 7-11 a.nl Mon who lives in Livonia. "This is a milkshakes made to order With the counter. ; • day-Friday. Lunch specials 11 clean place, a friendly place. Bekim's wife, Kim, who also ice cream/Strawberry and vanil a.rri.tb4p.m. -.'•"';.." There's always a smile for the la are other often requested fla-.' works at the restaurant and Top sellers on menu include customers." './"'••• • vors. •: '.••:.••"•..••',•. Restaurant Specials features Aug. 29, at the restaurant, 26125 attends .Schoolcraft College in corned beef sandv/iches; ribs and • Bekim has been cooking in . E. Huron River Dr., Flat Rock. $30 Livonia, is, sitting at a booth chicken, and stuffed peppers. restaurants since he was 16. restaurant openings and renova ; In. a couple of months Vic's will tions, menu specials, and advance, $35' at door, includes dj.ri.:. doing homeWork.' . ', Last Wednesdays sandwich spe "Cooking is .the only thing I like offer cappuccino. "There's.no tension here," said cials included Stacked Corned doing," he s^id. "I look forward to anniversaries. Send announce ner, show, tax and tip..(3.13) 7§2- . Dessert options include ice ments to: Entertainment Editor, 1431 Kim. "Everyone enjoys working -Beef $2,99, and Patty-Melt, seeing customers happy" creanv, homemade rice pudding. together. When a customer has" a $3.15^ The dinner specials were Making blueberry milkshakes Observer & Eccentric Newspa GENITTi'S / and assorted fruit pies. pers, Inc., 36251 Schoolcraft, ,: "Pasta to Paczkis, the story of ^complaint Ave're more than will- Stuffed Cabbage $3.99, Stuffed is one way Bekini makes his cus Finishing a dish of ice cream, Livonia, MI 48150 or fax (734) the marriage of an Italian bride'and " ihg-.-to fix it. We don't serve any Peppers $3.99, Pork Chop with tomers smile. Joe Martin of Farmington tells 591-7279. ' a Polish groom, through October at •.attitude," Mushroom Gra\y $5.25, Braised "Vic's doesn't have a liquor me that there are two ways you the restaurant, 108 E. Main St.. 'Good food, homemade with Short Ribs $5.95, and Chicken license, but in addition;to coffee can tell a good restaurant- DINNER THEATER care, is What Vic's Diner serves. 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All ages. i'5110 West 10 Mile, Oak ParkVFree, Detroit actor Bob Cafagna at the school, pling, and Sony World of Performers include: Vyailin' from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on (248)474-2720. tickets issued at tr*onrdesM248) 967- 6230 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 110, Music. Inc.i Chisel Brothers with Saturday, July 18. A $2 JEANNINE MILLER , 4030 ",.-..• West Blomfield. Topics Include improving donationto the Westside With Vincent Shandor Trio, 9:30 p.m. The first 1,000 people Thornetta Davis, Big Jack their speech, movement, coordination ^CRAZY CAROL REVUE'' Friday-Saturday, July 17-18/ Bird of through the door in Novi and Johnson and Wild Child But Breakfast Club admits the and confidence through acting. (246) \ltalian American Club of Livonia event v Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. $5. Windsor on Thursday will ler, Jumpin' Johnny Sansonie, entir^mn^ly. • ' 855^660 , includes the Sarasota, Fla., entertainer 21 and older, (734) 662-8310 receive a free Bluesfest and Grammy Award-winner Jroot DbcE^-vBig Jack John DETROIT DANCE COLLECTIVE and dinner of rosemary chicken, Italian FRANK MORGAN QUARTET The DOC offers •Learning at the Opera sausage with peppers and onions, pasta International commemora James Cotton. Root Doctor son and W4l(T6feld Butler, 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 23-25, House/ a series of classes at the - • v^ith meat.sauce, pasta ail'aglio, sugar . tive tuxedo, jacket compli play on the second stage, arid The Hitmen perform Bird of Paradise 207 S. Ashiey, Ann Detroit Opera House In July, Modern "snap peas, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, and ments of President Tuxedo, • • The events wrap in Novi , from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Arbor. $10. 21 and older. (734) 662- dance technique and improvisation for , Italian lernon ice, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July Windsor performances are on Sunday, July 19, with The Dawg Band, Spencer 8310 28, at.the club, 39200 Five Mile Road, teens and adults (Intermediate level), 6-' scheduled for the 200 block the Motor Cities Blues Davis, Savoy Brown and Eric SCHUNK, STARR, DRYDEN Livonia. $20, mail check along with . 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, July 21-23 .... ' of Victoria Street. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jury 17, Kellogg names of guests, address, city, zip and Awards, Doors open at 3:30 Burdort perform after 6 p.m. ($36); followed by performance/sharing Park, Ann Arbor Trail an Main Street, phone number, to: Rose Meteyer, 16030 Novi Expo Center p.m. and admission is $10. Admission is $20. The second by workshop participants, Friday, July downtown Prymduth. Free. All ages. Meadowbrook, Redford, Mich., 48239- Schedule: Joce'lyn B., Downchild stage hosts Crossfire. 31, all at the Opera House, 1526 (734)453-1234 3942. (313) 534-5924/(734) 422-3415 • On Sunday, July 19, Broadway, Detroit. (313) 965-3544 On Thursday, July 16 Blues Band, Cleveland Fats, y PAULVORNHAOEN "INDEPENDENCE'DAY" UVONIA CIVIC BALLET doors open 6 p.m. and the $5 Yard Dog, and Big Bill Mor- doors open at % p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 18, Starring Will Smith and Harry Cbnnick Hosts a.workshop with Alain OuBrulel Of admission goes to the ChiU ganfield are slated to hit the admission is $10. Agape Gaffe, 205 Fifth Ave,, Royal Oak. . j}'., 9 p.m. Saturday, July'18, Marshbank" the Birmingham Royal Ballet In London dren's Leukemia Foundation. stage. Buster Blues will-play Performers include Blue Free. All ages (248) 546-1400 Park, HiMer Road, north of Commerce: and John Anialone, assistant choreogra the second stage, The win URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY BUDSON Road, West Blbomfield, $5 per car, $1" , Performers include Mud- Thunder, Johnny "Yard Dog" pher for the current Broadway, music al With Dan kolton, 9:30 p.m. to i a.m. pe_r person waik-ms. (248) 73fr2500 puppy, Eddie "The Chief" ning band at the Jones, Big Bill Morganfteld •Jekyll and Hyde/classes for advanced, Thursdays and Fridays at Forte. 201 S. WENT PARTY Clearwater, Shirley King MCBAwards wins the right (son of Muddy Waters), ]r^errrtediate and youth level dancers Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 (daughter of B.B. King), to open up for Buddy Guy in Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, ages 8 and older include pallet, pointe, For the opening of "Detroit's Black and older. (248) 594-7300 ' Detroit All-Stars featuring January at Buddy Guy's Leg Detroit All-Stars and Down- Jazz, and modern, 10 a.m to 3:45 p.m. . Bottom & Paradise Valley: Help Us ALEXANDER ZONJIC Friday-Sunday, July 24;26 at Miss Jean's . Collect Your Past,' an interactive exhibit- Dew Abott, Chris Campbell ends. Last year, Mudpuppy child Bluea Band. CNA with 9:30' p.m. Saturday, July 18, Thai-Chi, Dance Arts, 15619 Farmlngton Road, that looks into the past of this urban, of the Silver Bullet Band, earned the honor. Chicago Pete and Johnny 630 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Cover Uvonla. (734) 427-9103 ..jjch African American neighborhood, and and Dallas Hodge. The rocka Windsor schedule and the Tornados play the charge.21 and older; 7:30 p.m. MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL "Juke Joint,' a colorful exhibit that billy band and 1997 Observer second stage. Thursday, July 23, Shaln Park. The Windsor line up fea Magicians needed for Aug. 15-16 for; recreates a southern country nightclub Birmingham. Free. All ages: (313) 963- & Eccentric Newspapers' tures many of the same per Merlin's Magic Fest, auditions 7-9 p.m. ' in 1960s North Carolina, 6;30 p.m, 8424/(248)6454731 Friday. July 24, Charles H. Wright Band of the Year the Twistm' formers as the Novi Expo The festival comes to a Tuesday, July 28, at Illusions, 326West Museum of African American Hjstory, • •'..'" Tarantulas perform on the Center festival. close with a free wind-up Fourth Street, Royal Oak. (800) 601- 3l5.East Warren Avenue, Detroit. $35, second stage. • Doors open 6-.30 p.m. party at Croctails, next to '4848' •'.'• WORLD MUSIC $30 advance, $25 members. (313) 494- • "British Invasion Nighr Thursday, July 1-6j and Bluesfest International. STAGECRAFTERS 5800' .; is the theme for Friday, admission is $15. Canadian Audition for "Once Upon a Mattress," 6 BAABAMAAL """ SARAH MASEN p.m. Monday-Tuesday. June 20-21, Featuring Daande Lenol, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, The Ark, 316 S. The singer/songwriter performs 8 p.m. Baldwin Theatre, 415 S, Lafayette, Royal Maini St;. Ann Arbor $15 Inadvance. All Friday, July 17, at the Trinity House • Oak. Performances are Sept. 18-20 and t ages, (world beat) (734) 761;1451 or Theatre, 38840 West Six Mile at 1-275, bration, on Mill Street in downtown Free. All ages, (rockin' oldies) (734) music) (248)625-8055 24-27. and Oct. 2-4 and 9-11. (248) 541- http://www.a2ark,org Livonia. $15, $12 students with ID, $10 Ortonville. Free. All ages. (248) 627- 421-2000, ext. 351 MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND 4832 IMMUNITY groups of eight or more. (734) 464-6302' 3760 FARMINOTON COMMUNITY BAND : 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, ' SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Heritage Park, Greenmead, Livonia. Free. All ages. Schoolcraft College Is offering the oppoir-. 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 16. Bad Frog Tavern, 555 S. Old Woodward BENEFIT on Farmlngton Road, between 10 and il> (brass music) (734) 421-2000, ext. 351 tunity for late elementary and high Mile roads, Farmlngton. Free. AH ages. school musicians to perform as soloists Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older; 10 • SU IN* 1YI JE «. p.m. to2 a.m. Friday, Jury 17, BW3 Grill JESSE PYE ANNUAL BENEFIT (248) 489-3412 or http://www.mys- ' NEW REFORMATION BAND and with a live orchestra July 20-31 and Arts Extended Gallery presents a cele CONCERTS tery.com/fcb Aug. 3-14; $250 for eflch two-week term: and Pub, Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Free. In concert with the Dearbofn Festival 21 end older; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, bration, exhibition and reception with BONNE TEMPS ROULLE IMMUNITY REGGAE BAND Orchestra, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, as (734) 462-4400, ext. 5218 THEATRE GUILD Of UVONIA/REDFORO July 23, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1150 5. proceeds to benefit a scholarship pro 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, on the front lawn 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, in the part of the Dearborn Summer Music Auditions for seven men and two women Canton Center Road, Canton. Free, All gram to support young artists, entertain of the Soulhfield Civic Center, 26000 amphitheater in Heritage Park, on Festival. (313) 943-3095 Canton Center'Road, south of Cherry (ages 20 and up) for Nell Simon's ages; 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, July ment by Harpists, Pat Terry Ross and the Evergreen Road, Seuthfield, Free. (248) NOVI COMMUNITY BANO Erriie Rogers Trio, 711 p.m. Friday, July Hill, Canton. Free. All ages, (country). * Laughter on the 23rd Floor/ 7 p.m. 24, Kodiak Griil, 45660 Mound Road, 424 9022 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Heritage Park, 17, at the Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, (734) 397-5110 . Sundey-Monday, July 19^20, variety of' Shelby Township. Free. 21 and older. RAYSE BIGGS QUARTET west side of Farmington Road between behind the Detroit Insitute of Arts. $50,. THE JfUO BHOTt accents needed, also needed set (reggae) (248) 642-9400/(248) 814- 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, new the 10 and 11 Mile roads, Farmington Hills. 8600/(734)397-1000/(810)731,1750 includes signed Mhograph commemorat 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Municipal builders, light/sound technicians and wolverine exhibit at the Detroit Zoo, Free. Alt ages. (248) 4739570 ing the organizations 40 year history. Pan\-b*nlnd Rochester City Hall (rain prop masters, at 15138 Beech Daly, ONE FLIGHT UP (313) 961-5036 8450 West 10 Mile and Weodwtfd, off I- location is Rochester High School audito Redford, (313) 531-0554 FOLK/BLUEQRA8S __. 696, Royal Oak. Free with zoo admie- rium). Free. All ages, (rock) (248) 6?)2- 7 p.m. Friday. July 17, Depot P«m\, dowrv • sion, $7.50, $5.50 student*/seniors 62 7782 town Ciarkston. Free. All ages, (folk) USA HUNTER FAMILY EVENTS • .• • • j A se as ''• 8-10 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Espresso and older, $4.50 children ages 2-12. PH*. KAPUT AND THE MAJN5TREAM (248) 625*055 "i. . • ••»• RED GARTER BANO Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. "CZECH AND SLOVAK AMERICAN (248)398 0903 JA22TRI0 SVtN ANDERSON TRW Free. All ages, (folk/pop) (734) 668 FESTfVAT CHAUTAUQUA EXPRESS 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at Burgh 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, ga»bo next to 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 16, Village Commons on Grand River Av«nue, 1836 With the cultures' music, food, artifacts. Noon Saturday, July 18, Performing Arts Historical Pafk, northeast corner of Civic Edlson'e, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. MARSHALL BLUEORASS FESTIVAL garnet jewelry, Bohemian crystal and Pavilion behind William Faust Public Cwrter Drive and Berg Road, SouthfieW. downtown Farmlngton. free. All »g«*. Free. 21 and older, (plano/bass/drums) With Dr. Ralph Stanley, David Otakney. pottery items, pastries and refresh library, 6123 Civic Center P»rkw«y, . Fre». (248) 424 9022 (Dixieland) (248) 473-7283; 7 p.m. (248) 645-2150 Jimmy Martin, The Larry Stephenson ments, 2:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, July Westland. free. All ages. (734) 326- LENAGHAN-HCRALn DOQ Wednesday, July 22, at the Troy Civic SCAN •LAORMAN ANO JOHN ARNOLD Band, David Davis, Metro Grass and 18, and 1:30 p.m. and H p.m. Sunday, C123 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Center. Free. 10 p.m. Friday, July 17, Giovanni's, 31N. Reno Bros.. 4-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July July 19, Yack Arena, 3131 Third .St. (at . COMMUNITY CONCERT BANO Ptfforming Arts Pavilion behind the SASSY Saglnew, Pontlac. Free. 21 end older; 16, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, July 17, and Eureka, four miles east of t-75), 8p.m. Thursday, July 16, Heritage?»rk, William F*J9V Public Linrmy, 61.23 Civic 7:30 p.ni. Thursday, July 16, In the 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jury 22, Royal Oak noon to 10:45 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Wyandotte. $6, free, for children ages 14 west side of f-'armingtoh Road (betwe*n Ceflttr Parkway, Westland (rain location • Amphitheater'ln Heritage Park, on Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak. Quality Camping, Inc., Milan. $15 and older accompaniedfay an adult. 10 and 11 Mile roads), Farmlngtqp HHI*.' Blrikiy Center), (classical guitar/flute) Canton Center Road, south of Cherry ftet. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Friday- Thursday, $20 Friday, $20 Saturday; $40 (313)4160376 . . (734)3266123 >.:. Hill, Canton, free. Alt ages, (country).' Saturday. July 24-25, Jimmy's, 123 Freo. All eges; (248) 473 9570 thre»day pais. (248) 435-2828/(810) KEVIN pEVlNE . ' •• -— RICH EOOY'SrflANO-—. *--; '-'-~~ZZZ MOW AND DXtWWKL^:: :;. - (73141397-5110- Kercheval, Gros9e Pointe Farms^ Free, iiirtddder.(|Y^4fiH)J24S) 33Ji_ 7^Vft 6 mT Tnursdav. July 16r 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, Depot Park,.dowrv 5T*fm*E ~-•*'•"—.----——^^^^ —UH- « " •• "• • ' 1^-- l 5241/(248) 5441141/(313) 8868101 of the Ortonville 150th anniversary cele Gre'erweadHistcwlc8T^inogS,TrvoWSr ' T6VnCi^§toft.FfgerAttag^..{^KJ»^=^:,; ^ttMo^^^^liflJlftlfifiJ J2 jru ii___ R ease see next page- mm