January 15, 1998
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Homdlbvvn y | COMMl.NIOATtONH MHTWPMg. • t • :•••:' • '•"'•'.. {'>• v '/ i ^ Thursday January 15,1998 mM' : Putting JofcIn Touch With Your World1 -r. I. VOLUME 33 NUMBER 64 WESTLAND. MICHIGAN • 68 PAGES • http://observcr eccentrlc.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS 4 ". , O. IMS Bo» •\'\ i. M I :•:'•• \ , Pensions to get more I '*« About 15 Westland taxpayers watched for two hours Monday night as Westland City .Council members sparred on eliminating council pen sions. The council plans to study alternative BYDARRELLCLEM former city Finance Director Michael proposals. STAFF WRITER Gorman's pensions. COUNTY NEWS LeBlanc and Anderson have filed BYDARRELLCLEM insults on a thorny issue that, in the Westland City Councilman Charles 8TAWWIUTBR "Trav" Griffin^ under scrutiny for a requests with the Lansing-based end, remained undecided. Municipal Employee Retirement Sys Ballot question: Suburban A bitterly divided Westland City "This has been an exercise in futili council pension that could reach. ty," resident Walter Wnuk, 79, said as $49,000, blasted two colleagues Mon tem (MERS) to glean such details as" Wayne County residents Council has avoided a decision on pos day for aggressively pursuing details how Griffin and Gorman gained credit will be asked t6 renew a sibly eliminating council pensions by a council study session ended) for their Westland pensions from ser choosing to study alternative propos Wnuk, who receives an annual about his pension. 1/3 mill for SMARTs $7,200 pension for a 22-year, full-time Griffini; visibly upset during a study vice elsewhere. als. '.. session;'lashed but at Councilmen Griffin warned his colleagues against About 15 Westland taxpayers manufacturing job, questioned why public transportation sys Westland officials retreated from the Richard LeBlanc and Glenn Anderson misusing information they learn about tem of buses, possibly for watched for two hours Monday night as for filing Freedom of Information Act his city pension, estimated to, be • four years. The millage council members sparred and traded Please see PENSION, A3 requests seeking details about his and ^ Please see DISPUTE, A3; renewal is expected to be on the Aug. 4 ballot./AS Raising River City 5 youths COMMUNITY LIFE bound over BYDARRELLCLEM Downsizing: It was regis STAFF WRITER tered dietitian Gwen Five Garden City teens will face trial Shamblin who came up on charges of trying to kill one West-, with a program that com land man and assaulting his friend as a bonfire party ended early Oct. 4 in bined God with weight Hines Park. loss, and it is the enthusi A Westland district judge, rejecting astic supporters of her claims of self-defense, ruled Wednes day that James Thomas Domagalski Weigh Down Workshop Jr., David Ryan Kozakowski, Kyle who have helped get it Anders Tingstad, Christopher Totten and Brian Alan Wiatr should stand started in churches trial in Wayne County Circuit Court. throughout the metropoli "I'm not saying these young people tan area./Bl are guilty of these charges," 18th Dis trict Judge C. Charles Bokos said. But he ruled that evidence suggested the teens acted together during a 3:30 a.m. attack that placed 20-year-old AT HOME Westland. resident Robert Sumey in a weeklong coma and injured 19-year-old Kevin Baker. Extra help: A service start Bokos relied in part on statements, ed last summer works to made to Westland police, in which help homeowners during some defendants admitted using logs and beer bottles while attacking* building and renovation Sumey and Baker along a wooded path projects,/D6 . 4eading from-Hine8 Park to Floral, a dead-end street near Warren and Inkster. Bokos conceded that Sumey "appears to be more the aggressor" during a lin ENTERTAINMENT gering disptite at the bonfire party, but he said the Garden City teens should Theater: Wendy, Tinker have left the scene. Bell and the boy in green &TATF PHOTOS BY JQi JACDFHD Instead, Bokos said, at least two of Setting up: Parents help out as the Westland All-Stars prepare for this weekend's presentation the teens got logs from a pickup truck tights who never grows up of'The Music Man" at Stockmeyer Auditorium in Wayne. Securing one of the drops to the bar before the group engaged in "this will soon land at the whole macho thing that we can't walk are Paul Lulek, Tim Niland and Matt Conley. away from a confrontation." Detroit Opera House in All five teens now face trial for the headed-for-Broadway assault with intent to murder Sumey production, "Peter and assault with intent to do great bodily harm to Baker. Other than Tot Pan."/El Man' ten, who is 16, the defendants are 17. All are charged as adults. Family fun: Sesame Street here's trouble right here in River Sneak peek: As Kyle Tingst'ad's younger brother Live "1-2-3 ...Imagine" TCity. one of the new Kent, 15, faces juvenile court proceed Or there will be at 7 p.m. Friday ings. invites audiences to join and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday as drops was hoist In court Wednesday, the defendants the gang as they explore the Westland All-Stars Youth Drama ed into position, showed little emotion as Bokos their imaginations in a Troupe performs Meredith Willson's Jenny Tocco, who announced his ruling, although a cou "The Music Man" at Stockmeyer plays Marian the ple of them shook their heads. Bokos' musical Auditorium at Wayne Memorial decision capped three days of testimo Librarian, ny spread over three months. extravaganza. /El High School in Wayne. peeked .excitedly Sean Clark, a 15-year-old student Family members accompanied the at John Glenn High School, will star through a section teens to court, nearly filling the court as'Professor Harold Hill. Jennifer of the backdrop. room in a strong show of support. Fam Tocco, a 12-year-old student at This was the first ilies have posted bonds allowing the REAL ESTATE Emerson Middle School, will Btar as time any of the defendants to remain free as they Marian Paroo. actors had seen await trial. A very good year: And . Other members of the cast include: All five teen8 could face maximum Jessica Brent, Amy Burns, Jessica the backdrops sentences of life in prison if convicted builders foresee more of Clark, Steven Clark, Kyle Cole, and they were as charged. Bokos ordered them to be the same/fX Sarah Conley, Amanda Fannin, quite taken with arraigned in Wayne County Circuit Jenny Fletcher, Daniel Fowler, them. Court in two weeks. Karyn Fowler, Kathryn Fowler, Cor- Bokos rejected earlier arguments by rine Garrett, Mallory Garrett, Jason defense attorneys who said each teen's - INDEX Kantner, Bree LaFortune, Olivia role should be considered separately in LaFortune, Ashleigh Lezoite, Alyssa '•i^y:' '•----/-^'••• Wednesday's ruling. Prosecutor Jane Lucas, Courtney Lulek, Erin Lulek, •-.: >. '••sx •"Knl • Cramer argued that all five teens acted • Obituaries A2 Rachel Lulek, Ian Maguire, ^^::^-¾^^ with a "mob mentality." • Classified Index P7 Stephanie Meyer, Erin Murray, Bokos ruled that the defendants not Real Estate F7 Sarah Nagy, Courtney Niland, Jen only acted together, but talked about nifer Olshavsky, Mark Palnier, Katie the beating after they left the scene, Crossword G2 Pulk, Ernie Prinz, Anne Sanford, and met other friends. Job* •••••••HI Sara Shay, tiffany Siegfried, Becky Bokos relied on statements from Home ft Service J2 friends who earlier testified that the J4 " Please see ALL4TMtt, A3 Auto* . Please see BOUND, A2 • Opinion A1243 • Sport* CI • Calendar ce • Real Estate Fl Development firm wants to evaluate Cooper site BY MARIE CHE8TNEY talize land not being used because of environmental "We need 120 days to evaluate whether the proper HOW TO REACH US STAFF WRITER contamination. ty can be used," said Bruce Rasher, Consumers vice A well-known local real estate development firm, The city of Westland recently formed a Brownfield president, during an information meeting Tuesday at Redevelopment Authority and plans to incorporate Cooper-at-Whittier Elementary during which the Newsroom: 313-9 W-2104 Jonna Realty Ventures Inc., wants to study the toxic Cooper school site to see what, if anything, can be the Cooper Bite into its redevelopment plan. The plan proposal was unveiled to the Cooper community. ^ Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 built on the 43 acres in Westland that is owned by allows Westland to use captured tax revenue to clean "It will be a thorough evaluation. If, at the end of E-mail: twwwoom • MonNtw.com Livonia Public Schools. up and redevelop the Cooper site and others. 120 days, the developer concludes it wants to pursue Jonna has joined with both Consumers Renais the project, it will make a presentation to the school N/g/it//rt«/Sports: 313-953-2104 Four-month study board. Reader Comment Line: 313-953*2042 sance Development Corp. and the Honigman, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn law firm to possibly develop tho Both Jonna and Consumers plan to ask Livonia "If ... the developer does not feel the property is Classified Advertising: 313-M1-09O0 site under "brownfield" legislation passed in 1996 by schools'to give Jonna at leaBt four months to study developable, tho information gained will be turned Display Advertising: 313-591-23O0 the Michigan Legislature. the site, The district will be asked to turn ovor all over to Livonia schools* Rasher said. * "They'll have I "Brownfields'' are a state-authorized way to revi data it has on the site. Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 -~"~~ ~J Pleas© sWttyljiift, A2 t-u •»*•« mm A2(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 from page Al Bound er-at-Whittier community to , which would build something law firm plan to work with ATC from page At new knowledge about the prop Knows about problems defendants, after leaving Sumey "suspend judgment" on'whether profitable for the developer, Environmental Consultants in erty to try to market it in anothv Grant Trigger, attorney for and Baker on the wooded trail, the site can be developed. •";•'; At Tuesday's meeting, Trigger studying the site. ATC is a er'way. '• Honigman, Miller, Schwartz and voiced concerns that the victims "We now have more questions said Johna most likelywould national consulting firm special IWe hope to leave the school in might be dead. One statement to Cohh; said all team members than we have answers," Macln .suggest a recreational/residen izing in site evaluations, creative a better position, either with &, police Indicated that Sumey was know the site to be studied is an nis said. ;':•-'; •' tial use and is less likely to rec environmental remedies and the proposal or more information* : ; ; v kicked even after he la^ und» / per copy. 75* Home. Carrier - - ..; - per month. 13.60 Mr. Mauno, who died Jan. 7 in Surviving Mr. Miller are: wife, Carrier.^.. _ , - »„._, par year, 14320 Martha; son, Bruno of Apple Cruise Specials! Mai -_ - -....: ,,.- ywrty. »55.00 Brighton, was born in Calumet. Valley, Minn.; daughters, Patri Al aoVertisina pubfiahad ki tha WeaBand Obsarvar b avbjact lo lha conditions atated in ff»apo&c«biarat a card. He was a former resident of To take advantage of these specials and many others, cople* of *f»cft ara avaaaUa from lha advartSsing daparimam, WasOand Obsarvar, 36251 Schootcrafl. Uvooia. Ml Livonia from 1953 to 1994. He cia Munis of Buffalo, N.Y., Bon 48150. (313) S91 -2*». Th» Watdand Obsarvar rasacvas t* rfflht not to acoapl an aoVarlisartordaf. Obsarvar A ceil or visit your nearest AAA Travel Agency this w*ekf EccanthoS ad-takor* hava no authorty to bind Ws nawspapar and only publication ol an aoYertoemant ahaJl attended Calumet schools. He nie Reynolds of Redford, Judith consUuta linal acceptance o* tna advartiaartordaf. Served in the Army in World Flower of Westland, Sherry War II. Prior to the Army, he Swartout of Westland; brother, e*ti*MM nut it 3 nts. ft. SV 9 served in the Civilian Conserva Robert Miller of Florida; sisters, Florence Stenske of Florida, for selected sailings, from Miami tion Corps in 1935. He was a 4 ntsifc f?n member of the UAW No. 1313 Mary Mutschler of Belleville, 10UTMM MfllQeMN 3 nts. ft. W(M^em0ilerij and The Finnish Center. Mr. Mildred Syzmanski of Ham- DANCE • SKATE • GYMNASTICS-^ AFPAREI, •/ u Mauno wad employed as a tramck, Hilda Ragella of Flori fpf selected sailings from San Juan 4 nts.fr. machinist for Burroughs for 32 da, Dorothy Grea of Florida; 13 years. grandchildren; and 11 great HIMfM 7 nts.fr. .01 Surviving Mr. Mauno are: son, grandchildren. Douglas Mauno of Westland; Memorials may be made to for selected sailings in 1998 daughter, Lois of Westland; Henry Ford Vascular Research «off ..,-^,1 many nieces and nephews; five Fund. We AAA Tr.ivpl Prkxs ire tnist only, per ptcyxi b*sed on douNe^ctu- pincy, and subject lo chano* and tYJuiaMity. Port tfa/pes grandchildren; and five great OKOMIH.WAIIt«tf Si'rvirn f<'t>s' Demonstration and Fitting of our j are heWed. Other restrictJoM apply. S^p"! registry: grandchildren. Funeral services for George ' •" : , .-' NorwyindUberit NEW RUSSIAN TRADITIONAL I Mr. Mauno was preceded in Warner, 85, of Westland are 1 m8.r*HrtfrlnWmilnfcam24M33-8211 death by his wife, Esther, in p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2017 CMtOfl Ctnttt Rl In CanlM 313-844-014« HAND-MADE POINTE SHOES j &WS i Valid: January17, 11 am-3pm a 1997. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral 2MM Ssttkflslf RMS la Latftnia VHlag* Z4S443-8M9 Memorials may be made to the ^a\*»> """""" 449271^rd RrL^Canton • 734-207-7730"" I Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden 31761W, 12 IHr* In FirmlOffon HiKs 248-&S3-3337 ^IfaVel {Canton Landings Shopping Plaza; bftwef n Sheldon & Canton Cenlrr Road) Finnish Center Association, City, with burial at Knollwood 25E. LlAfl Lska Rot# In Tray/Rotattttr «*878-SM4 WWW.aaa.COlTl ^P^^^iSwa^A^pa^^ Farmington Hills. Memorial Park, Plymouth. Offi I BRUNO H. MILLER ciating is the Rev. Jeffrey A. Funeral services for Bruno Sivyer. Miller, 81, of Inkster were Mr. Warner, who died Jan. 11 recently in Vermeulen Funeral in Wayne, was born in Indi MOVING SALE! Home, Westland, with burial at anapolis, Ind. He lived in this Cadillac Memorial Gardens, area 60 years. He was a parts Westland. Officiating was the inspector with Chrysler Corp. >i afH ^sTgimm JAN. 17 & 18 Rev. Steven K Bieghler of Good for 35 years, retiring about 1970. 2 poOpAUl^ MUST GO! Hope Lutheran Church of Gar He was a lay minister for his den City. church for 25 years. ^B^EBfm^lR^m^ ^powp^: , ;:^ Mr. Miller, who died Jan. 11 Surviving Mr. Warner are: ^¾¾^ in Inkster, was born in Milwau wife, Wyvonna; son, Eugene; kee, Wis. He served with the daughters, Darliene Bigha, San U.S. Army during World War II. dra Barker and Cindy Sivyer; He worked for Ford Motor Co. brother, Ervine Warner; sister, Norma Schroge; seven grand children and.two great-grand Cochlear Implants: When children. FLORfNCE T. KOLAR Hearing Aids Are Not Enough Funeral services for Florence Kolar, 75, of Westland were Are you severely orphfovndfyhewirtg-impairedandrecentl y in John N. Santeiu & receiving little or no benefit fiom hearing aids? Son Funeral Ho.me. Officiating was the Rev. James B. Jones from Emmanuel Baptist Church. Join us for a semtoar on cochlear anpliota-- VIC'S 3 Mrs. Kolar, who died Jan. 12 surgically implirrfrd devices that replace tbc in Garden City, was born in Hal Free Hearing inner ear and, in some individuaU, provide ifax, Nova Scotia. She was a tbc ability to bear mediua to toft souoda Seminar billing department supervisor. and understaod speech. ID the part 20 yean, 1:30p.m. at more than 17,000 adults art children arotnd Surviving Mrs. Kolar are: son, - ModMax the world have received cochlear implants. Richard; daughter, Kathleen DINE Greuber; brother, Fraser Jan. 21—Wastiand Hear audiologist Paulette Daniels, M A-CCA, fromth e Michigan Ear Institute, Forsyth; and sister, Viola Win- Kroger Complex Jan. 27—Taylor FAMILY RESTAURANT explain the implant procedure, it* benefit*, born. what you can expect and whether or not you Mrs. Kolar is preceded in are a candidate for implantation. death by her husband, Frank. 5662 Middlebelt•Garden City Barbara J. Douglas Memorials may be made to 1 Block North of Ford Road IVICS DINER ' - AfU%* CCv* Personalized Hearing Care is afidl-service, multiple sclerosis efforts or the Ford Road CertifiedAuOologist audiology-hased hearing car* practice. Our charity of your choice. and Lictnstd Hearing monthly seminars are part of our ongoing MAWOH t. iUMEXTON (734)427^5335 AidDtaUr commitment to bring hearing care informa- Funeral services and burial for Open Mon.-5at; 7a.m.-10p.m.; Sun. 7a.m.-3p.m. tion to the community. Marion Sumerton, 81, of West- land were recently at Roseland Jps* PERSONALIZED HEARING CARE Park Cemetery, Berkley. Offici Look for our NEW specials! FOOD IN ating was the Rev. Mark Cryder- i*;- st: man. Arrangemente were made TOWN! by Uht Funerat Home. 'J j . 'J, • r'' LUNCH SPECIAL Miss Sumerton died Jan. 10 in Wayne. She was a clerk-typist. Surviving Miss Sumerton are: Any sandwich oil our menu sister, Ruth Johansen of Mesa, I (Ihcludee Soup Dan..2 soups daily!) (¾ Holland America line Ariz.; niece, Connie Rose; nephewj Walter Sumerton of i 11 no inox 01. ixc nil net* Garden City, Memorials may be made to the I only...? 2B+99 Westland Methodist Freewill Church. V No limit • One coupon for entire party * Oins^in only • Expires 1-31-93 M Cruise Specials! %» ••• •• wmm •*•* ••• mmm wmm wmmm mmm ma; ^ mmn.NANci To take advantage of the Funeral services for Ruth Unlimited Soup Bar..,.oiiIy...?!Z#^^ Nance, 79, of Inkster were specials below, plus many recently in John N. 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Nance of Garden City-brothers, Port tMrgH *rt itit^yM. Othtr nitric Dora tpp^. Tom and Archie; sisters, Edna SNpH f«jJitty; INtf*taotf», RkMma*, and Dorothy; eight grandchil only... 2017 Carnon Ctnttrfld. i n Canton 313-844-01« dren; and six great-grandchil No limit * One. coupon for entire p/nrty • Pine-in only * Expires 1-31-93M /ifiM dren. 13739« W.« Milt In Livonia 313-462-8000 Mrs. Nance was preceded In 34751 W. 12 MHt In Farmington Hills 246-553-3337 Ttavel death by her husband, Ruben, and six brothers. www.iM.cotn i : Hea.*** difflj AWt, A^ -- * ' ^md^^^mmtittmmmtmimm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 (W)4t Creative ener from page Al gy: Set design? er Beverly $49,000 a year at the end of his Griffin stands to receive about' Binder sizes up current two-year term; $49,000 if he retires in 1999, fa/,; "No one had better violate my more than his other colleagues. wall paper that rights to privacy with ray fami Former Mayor and current will be pasted ly," he said. "I don't intend to Councilman Charles Pickering ' down on ifte have my privacy invaded. qualifies for about $32,600, but' flat to simulate "I'm not going to stand, for other council members stand to a piqce of flow- this," Griffin added. -This receive less than $3,000 at cur:': ereti luggage. stinks" : - rent calculations. LeBlanc has LeBlanc and Anderson have opted out of the system altogeth been on a longtime crusadeto er. • •"/' ' ;-'. \'•'•;'••••-•' eliminate council pensions that LeBlanc said he filed his FOIA' they don't believ£ are warranted request amid concerns that a- for part-time service. They filed broader report being sought from their FOIA requests to gain the city could take some time to-: more public information. compile, ' "This is not a personal attack But Griffin said he believes of any kind," LeBlanc said Tues that LeBlanc and Anderson day during a telephone inter want to draw attention to his view; "I'm not going around pension to discredit him politi being critical of Tra^s family* cally. Griffin has freely admitted "They want to try to make me that he paid more than $10,000 look bad for whatever reason," of his own money to be eligible to he said Tuesday, adding that transfer eight years of pension they want to hurt whatever credit to Westiand from his for political ambitions - if any - he mer Dearborn Heights teaching might have in coming years. ; job. "I don't intrude into my col* Those years, combined with leagues' personal lives," Griffin his four years as Westiand 1 mayor and 14 years as a council said, "and I don't intend to/ member, give him 26 years of Griffin said MERS turned him full-time credit toward his city down when he asked to be told : pension. what information was being "I did nothing illegal," Griffin sought about him. said Tuesday during a telephone Griffin questioned why interview. LeBlanc and Anderson didn't LeBlanc and Anderson want to make FOIA requests for other eliminate council pensions, city officials who have trans-, STAJT PHOTOS BY JM JAGDFELD although such a move couldn't be ferred pension credits to West-; Helping made retroactive to affect Griffin land. He also chastised them for <. from page Al hands: Dads and others. seeking the documents as pri All-Stars LeBlanc, Anderson and some vate citizens, rather than as pub get a build lic officials. Smith and Michael Smith. The Westiand All-Stars, a ing "column" citizens are highly critical of a The production, which theater troupe of children ages pension system quirk that allows LeBlanc said Tuesday he still includes the musical numbers 6-18, began in the fall of 1994. ready to some council members to receive is a Westiand citizen, even "76 Trombones," "Wells Fargo The All-Stars participate in the hoist into full-time credit for part-time though ht has been elected to Wagon," "Gary, Indiana," and city of Westland's Halloween position. In council positions. office. "Till There Was You," is Walk, and perform at West- the fore Council members who have Anderson has said repeatedly directed by Elif Celebi of land's WinterFest. ground, Bill ever held a full-time city job, that he believes the council pen Southfield with assistant direc such as former Mayor Griffin, sion system wastes.taxpayer dol It is a nonprofit organization Lezotte lars and fuels public district of tor Alexis Williams of South- sponsored by the Westiand also receive full-time pension field. Thirty-eight local chil guides the credit for their part-time council elected officials. He has said the Parks and Recreation Depart system can inspire greed. dren are in the production. ment. Any child of school age column. In years. The All-Stars' production will can join from Wayne and West- background, get wider recognition as well. land. from left, Westiand resident Marion "The Music Man" will be per Paul Lulek Tuley, 91, is an acquaintance of formed at 7 p.m. Friday and and Doug Obituaries from page A2 Rosemary Willson, widow of Saturday, Jan. 16-17, and 2 Ford. ROSE KOTCHEVAR Mrs. Kotchevar, who died Jan. Meredith Willson. She plans to p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Funeral services for Rose 7 in Garden City, was born in send a program and flier from Wayne Memorial High School Kotchevar, 75, of Westiand were Ely, Minn. She was a homemak- the program to Rosemary Will- Stockmeyer Performing Arts recently in St. Bernardino of er. . • ..*;• son in California, according to Center, 3001 Fourth, at the cor Siena Church. Cremation rites Surviving Mrs. Kotchevar are: )* Pat Garrett, All-Stars secre ner of Glenwood, Wayne. Tick were accorded. Arrangements husband, Albin; daughters, Rose, • tary. ets are $5. were made by L.J. Griffin Funer McHugh and Jeanne Fuller; and> al Home. five grandchildren. Pension from page Al issue. • Council President Sandra Cicirelli "What are we running away for?" he asked. said she would appoint a study com "We're ducking something here, folks, and it's not right. 1 think it's wrong - absolutely wrong." mittee. Wnuk said council members shouldn't cushion their retirement years at taxpayer expense, partic ularly by receiving full-time pension credit for part-time city service. tern. "That's the abuse I think we're talking about," Some critics question why pensions should reach he said. $49,000 for elected officials earning $11,011 in Pensions as high as $49,000 wouldn't be cut for their last post. current council members, but the system could be Administration officials stress that pensions changed for future members. aren't paid directly by the city. Finance Director Tim McCurley said the city now pays about $2 mil Battle lost lion a year - for all city employees - to the Lans Councilmen Richard LeBlanc and Glenn Ander ing-based Municipal Employee Retirement Sys son fought a long battle but couldn't convince their tem. five colleagues to vote on eliminating future pen MERS handles pensions. Westiand recipients sions. become vested in the system after six years on the Even so, most council members Monday job. appeared willing to have a committee study alter Mayor Robert Thomas said in some years the native proposals - some suggested by Westiand city has paid nothing into the system because of taxpayers. lucrative market gains that kept MERS healthy. Resident Mike Kelley, 50, offered a simple solu But Anderson said officials shouldn't downplay 1 tion . taxpayer money that goes into the system, because "Let the voters decide," he said, suggesting a bal "there's no magic pot" used to pay pensions. lot proposal to coincide with the next council race Griffin said he didn't seek public office for a pen in 1999. sion. "Frankly," he said, "I didn't know they exist "That's an option," Councilman Charles Picker ed." ing said. But he said he has worked hard to improve "It might bring more people out (to vote)," San Westiand and that he deserves his pension. dra Cicirelli, council president, said. "I think I've earned my pension," he said, Kelley also offered a compromise allowing coun Griffin said council members already may choose cil members to receive one year's pension credit for to opt out of the pension system, and he ques each two years they serve in office. tioned why Anderson didn't. Immediately following Monday's session, "1 think your actions don't speak what your Cicirelli said she would appoint LeBlanc, Ander words do," Griffin said. son and Councilwoman Justine Barns to serve on a Anderson said he was prepared to vote down study committee, but by Tuesday she had phoned council pensions before he became vested in 1998, the Observer to say she would later announce a but couldn't win enough council support. new lineup. A* one point, a shouting match erupted between Much publicity about Westiand pensions has easy spirit "get tit" sale Anderson and Griffin, as Cicirelli struggled to focused on Councilman/former Mayor Charles maintain calm. Anderson became upset when Grif Trav" Griffin, who stands to receive as much as fin interrupted him. if the spirit doesn't mdv§ you to this sale, the price will: $49,000 for 26 years of service by the time his cur "I sat quietly while you ran your mouth; now rent two-year term ends in 1999. He worked as a part-time council member for 14 of those years, you're going to hear me, sir," Anderson said. But Griffin said he wouldn't allow Anderson to but will receive full-time credit because he once Come to Parisian for an unbeatable selection of Easy Spirit fitness slxx^s on sale for one gfeat make misleading statements. held d full-time job. 1 "I'm not going to let him tell lies anymore," Grif price You can save big on some ot Easy Spirit's newest styles as well as classic favorites But Council members such as Sharon Scott, who has 1 never held a full-time city job, now qualify for less fin yelled. onty i! you hurry- our sate ends January 25 SHOWN CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: MACM i. than $3,000. Councilman Pickering said future council mem MEG 74 00 SALE 59 99 INFlNEX. REG 69 00, SALE 5999 RW1. REG 7900. SALE 59 99; FITNESS LO. REG 7900. bers should be allowed to decide whether they Some residents said recent news of council pen SALE 59 99 E WAVE REG 79 00, SALE 59 99 SELECTION VARIES GY STORE IN WOMEN S SHOES D26 sions caught them by surprise accept or reject pensions, although he conceded at "There's no way in the world they should be get one point that the current system "has the poten tial for being abused." ting a pension," Lawrence Damask, a 78-ycar-old ''" •' '•: -\ ' •', ;; "•> •, ;• VI o P Ford Motor Co. retiree, said Monday. Pickering said a study of pensions should focus Damask said many city residents struggle every not only on council members, but also on employ day at jobs but don't have pensions afforded to ees such as police officers and firefighters. council members. Pensions aside, Pickering said council salaries don't reflect the time thoy spend on city issues. Different views Most council members said they haven't received Some council members portrayed their jobs as pension complaints from constituents. Even so, virtually full-time due to long hours thoy said they Cicirelli said she hopes that residents don't per spend studying issues. Their annua) pay is ceive elected officials as being greedy. • ll.OlCalthough Cicirelli receives $12,107 as "I sure hope that people don't think we're out for president and Scolt gets $11,559 as.president pro financial gain on this issue," she said. :At*(A44teWQc) The Ob*erver & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 16,1998 County employees were recog* puter systems to help the county vention Services to develop Walsh, outcounty office of the" Steven Pearson, Herman Petzold rnized recently for outstanding: run smoothly, initiating pro statewide standards for han county prosecutor; Cynthia Wil III and Nancy Hade; ^ performance at the Annual grams to help victims of domes dling domestic violence. son, Wayne County Sheriff, Outstanding employees i Achievement Award Ceremony, tic violence and other crimes and Extraordinary efforts have Theresa Hawkins, prosecutor's . This year 89 employees helping obtain the state license impacted cities arid companies. office; Susan Wuggelberg, audi Others recognized for their received individual and team for the Juvenile Detention Facil Recommendations from Herman tor general's office; Michael dedication included: < awards. The awards were instir ity; •;.; "''::'-[•Taylor , county appraiser, avert Prochaska, business develop Lynda Baker, Wayne County tuted to acknowledge the contri- Outstanding employee Lynda ed a property tax war and saved ment; Treassa White, auditor coordinating council to domestic violence; Judith Johnson, health • i • buttons made by employees to Baker, special assistant director Wayne County, the city of general's office, and Yvonne the county and its residentsrin of Wayne County Coordinating Wyandotte and BASF millions of Wright, board of commissioners. services for the Wayne County the areas of leadership, service, Council to Domestic Violence, dollars in attorney and expert Meritorious Service Award, jail; William Steven Pearson, - performance and charitable created the Wayne County witness costs. team category -r Administrative assistant corporation counsel; • work. Domestic Violence Handbook. , team, Department of Informa Herman Taylor, management "These awards encourage and She also obtained grants from Suggestion Award tion Processing: Rochelle and budgets assessments and - acknowledge job initiative, hard the Michigan Justice Training Randall Sims of the Wayne Downs, Pamela Rhodes, Adri- equalization division; Angela work and -commitment to volun Commission to hold a conference County Department of Airperts enne Williams and. Dennis Burris, board of commissioners; teer work," said Ed McNamara, on domestic violence attended by received the Employee Sugges Suszynski; Department of Envi Sara Jondro, Wayne County county executive. "I'm honored 400 professionals and Gov. John tion Award and $2,000 for his ronment in-service team: Ann Third Circuit Court; Martin to have so many special people; Engler^ cost-saving suggestion of apply Chevalier, Patrick Culleh, Car KrOhner and Kevin Simowski of • in our team." Baker's achievements and ing a solar film to the windows olyn Dubose, James Hatcher, the prosecutor's office. at the L.C. Smith Terminal at Richard Leverette, Brian Her From the Department of Com Outstanding employee awards insights have been recognized by Michael Duggan were given to 28 employees. 'the-state of Michigan. She was Metro Airport. To date, he has man, Judy Mikulski, Sharon munity Justice, the following people were recognized from the ". Award recipients' activities appointed to the Governor's saved the county more than Duggan, Wayne County deputy Reeves, Dean Tuomari and Mary ranged from devising new com Task Force on Batterer Inter* $28,000 by reducing the need to Vangiesoh; Department of Infor juvenile detention facility team: executive. Duggan was cited for Sandra Brown, Stanley Daniel, have the chiller and steam gen his leadership qualities in the mation Processing, Computer •««* erators running constantly. Services Team, Richard Luvenia Flowers, Carolyn Jones, financial recovery of Wayne Judith Muhammed, Bruce Individual and team meritori County, the creation of the on- Chelekis, James Day, John Foot, ous service awards were given to Man Murdzia, Trudy Morse and Smith, Yema Walker-Vance and premise child care facility at the Janice Pearson. 59¾¾ 55 employees for their quality of Wayne County Building, and the Marvin Sheats, and the Depart work. This commitment to excel agreement to build the twin sta ment of Environment compli From the Department of Man lence has made a difference by diums and the Midfield Termi ance and public affairs team, agement and Budget, these improving customer service and nal at Metro Airport. Patrick Cullen, Ronald Fadoir employees received awards: Rita public safety and saving taxpay "Mike's negotiating skills, and Michael Flowers. Aquilina, Ronald Davies, ers millions of dollars. tenacity and instinct for what's Lamine Dia, Alicia Hardy, Kris- , Employees who exemplify vol good for the County have been Community service tine Moore, Norbert Opyd and 2½ off unteer ism by working for the Also, community service offi Johya Riley. January &more instrumental in building an effi welfare of others were recog cient government and imple cers from the Wayne County From the appeals division Iiuta&i Sheriff Department, Juan Cross, team from the prosecutor's Financing nized with the Humanitarian menting programs that benefit Award. Recipients were three all residents," McNamara said, Scott Gatti, David Green, office, recipients were Glenda employees and the Mental as he handed the award to Dug Dewayne Hayes, William Roll- Davis, Grace Hampton and Faye Health Division. Programs such gan. "We are fortunate to have stin, Michael Modes and Eugene Watson. as Habitat for Humanity benefit Mike as a part of our team." Wright. Ad hoc committee Receiving humanitarian Final 3 Days ed through the assistance and Robert Biga, Commissioner awards were Eddie McDonald, BloomfleW HUlj Other award recipients were: dedication of Eddie McDonald, Meritorious Service Award, George Cushingberry, Patrick from Jobs and Economic Devel housing director for Jobs and individual category: James 6'Donriell, Kevin Maillard and opment; Kit Spencer from the Economic Development, who Davis, Wayne County Sheriffs William Holman. Wayne County Board of Commissioners, Artina secured properties for housing Department; Cheryl Hildreth, corporation counsel litigation Moses, from the prosecutor's development. community development divi team: Margaret Flanagan, office. In the team category, Dr. Andrew Grifka, Dia Chiky Barbara Dorsett and Peggy Phenomenal 'jDittrich (JuaUtyM Unbelievable The 1997 Major General sion; Mary Jane O'Neil, quality Anthony Wayne Leadership Mason, Ellen Mason, Samuel Frankie of the mental health -?giecttOn OVER 400 FURS REDUCED 50 to 80% Sayings assurance division in patient Award was given to Michael care management; Raymond Nouhan, Nathan Pardi, W. board received awards. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CAPSULES that for various reasons are still tion Jan. 8. maintenance of physical facili ) SfJ*~m tj.f WONDERLAND MALL 10-Year Loan 15-Year Loan «1 7.125% Contract Rate Contract Rate APR APR • Fixed-Rate • Up to 85% of our appraisal value of your home No Closing Costs, Points, Appraisal, Now you can decrease your dependency Application, Private Mortgage Insurance on glasses or contacts at a great low, price! 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Y Y: accessed by SMART'S Mid- Oakland and Macomb counties, its suburban bus service, dlebelt route. Wonderland "SMART was a good economic SMART (Suburban Mobility SMART is on the verge of rid tion renewals will fall on county is reached often, Kaufman said. buy in economic and human is serviced by SMART'S ding itself of that deficit. Those figures actually Authority for Regional Livonia-Redford route and ballots and not cost taxpayers terms." Transportation) is filling the "We've just received an audit and communities more money declined before they increased. Kaufman knows there will be the Middlebelt route. How for the end of a two-year period That occurred because rider transportation void for the ever, service is lacking dur^ for special elections. The current some residents who oppose pub vast majority of riders which showed a deficit of .$7.1 SMART millage actually routes were studied to research lic subsidies of public trans ing evening and weekend million,'' said Richard Kaufman, changing job demographics. affected by the cuts. hours. Therefore SMART is reached its third year in Decem portation systems and heos When SMART, at the SMARTS general manager, "We ber 1997, so it must be renewed "SMART redesigned the entire ready to counter their argu supplementing service on plan to eliminate that within the system," Kaufman said. "We time SEMTA, first designed Route 295 Livonia-Redford some time this year to collect ments. much df its service, it aimed next year." property taxes in December added Telegraph, 16 Mile and "When you look at it in eco on weekday evenings and all Kaufman said that was the Northwestern (highway). As a to avoid duplication of day Saturday and Sunday. 1998. nomic terms, (SMART) allows DDOTs major routes. How first of three promises made dur "We're just going to try and result, we have increased, rider- an entry level worker to get to This service will connect ing a millage campaign three ship." ever, when DDOT cut routes with DDOT's Plymouth get the word out that SMART is work where they otherwise may like Eight Mile to Livonia, years that SMART has since ful running effectively and efficient sit at home collecting welfare route tajcarry passengers to filled. And now, it is time for Increased use Plymouth, Schaefer and the suburban malls. DDOT ly," Kaufman said. payments, or it helps an elderly another millage renewal to be SMART officials expect to pro Schoolcraft roads, SMART has estimated the number of For senior citizens who cannot person go to the doctor or shop placed on the Aug. 4 ballot. . mote the promises made and ping. It is not a question decided some adjustments affected riders at 1,500. drive themselves, the smaller needed to be made. Suburban Wayne County resi kept by SMART officials, Kauf between a low or high quality of However, that includes the commuter buses are important "SMART recognizes that dents will be asked to renew a man said. life, it is a question of having total number of riders on 1/3 mill for SMART'S public service to Wonderland and DDOT's cut routes. It is More users to them for trips to shopping any quality of life." /< Livonia malls is a major transportation system of buses, centers or the doctor's office, Without SMART, metropolitan important to note though, possibly for four years. That The number of riders has concern, so we are supple with SMART providing ser Kaufman said. Detroit would be a less desirable menting some of that ser property tax will cost the owner increased. In December 1997, a place to live, Kaufman said. \ vice alternatives, the num of a $100,000 home about $16.65 single one-week average zoomed "We have partnered with 50 vice," said Ron Ristau, ber is significantly lower. communities to add transporta "We're just going to try and Director of Services for a year. to 206,000, and it has jumped get the word out that SMART-is Kaufman said SMART will from 175,000 three years ago to tion in their communities," Kaufman said. More than 4,000 running effectively and efficient seek the four-year term so elec- more than 200,000, a figure that ly," Kaufman said. Hispanic group honorsUM-D after-inventDfy The University of Michigan- Dearborn is among 24 Michigan colleges and universities chosen Nationwide by The Hispanic Out look in Higher Education for "offering solid opportunities to Hispanic students" in 1997. 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Any appeal will be speedy lenge from the Boriehead Hunt the DNR reserved all minejtftU Opponents of state boat rights and the rights of ingr^ launches won a major legal bat* Supporting the township's Bide But the Legislature, in the because DNR's funding'for that ing Club of Montmorency Coun were the United Burt Township Natural Resources and Enviroriv site runs out at the end of ty. and egress. ., tie when the state Court of "There is no evidence that Appeals said the Department of Association, Tip of the Mitt mental Protection Act (NREPA), September. Located in the northeastern Watershed Council and Michi didn't clearly exempt the DNR White disagreed that the Leg lower Michigan wilderness that MDC (Michigan Department of- Natural Resources must follow Conservation, forerunner of tha- township zoning rules. gan Lakes and Streams Associa from local zoning. "In the islature intended to let township attracts many local cottage own tion. Not only did they file "ami absence of any evidence that the zoning limit the DNR's mandate ers, •, campers, hunters and DNR) ever received notice of the* "A welcome breath of fresh air proceedings initiated by (Bofle'1' ... Local government still exists," cus" briefs, but their attorney Legislature intended to give the to provide outdoor recreation. anglers, Montmorency is in the even took part in oral arguments DNR exclusive jurisdiction: over "The NREPA sets forth a com heart of the so-called "Pigeon head) in 1948," said the appeals* said Jeff Lyon, attorney for Burt court. The MDC in 1946 also; Township in northern lower before the Court of Appeals, its subject matter, we cannot prehensive legislative scheme River Country," where much The township obtained an find it immune from local zoning assessing the protection, conser natural gas has been recovered. recorded four tax deeds on thV Michigan's Cheboygan County. land. Thus, the appeals court Burt Township's victory - injunction blocking the DNR's ordinances," said the appellate vation arid development of the Atlanta, the county seat, bills project from Cheboygan Circuit opinion. natural resources of this state," itself as the ^elk capital of Michi said the chancery court lacked' which the t)NR could.challenge jurisdiction over the land. before the Supferne Court - Judge Robert Livo/ The DNR The DNR argued the state con she wrote. The DNR "is granted gan." appealed. Appellate judges Mark stitution says, "The conservation authority to: buy or condemn The Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 "We believe that the evidence' shows local county units they clearly establishes that the' may have a hew tool for battling Cavanagh of Royal Oak and and development of the natural land on behalf of the people of in favor of DNR and two oil com Maureen Pulte Reilly of Grosse resources of the state are hereby the state" for outdoor recreation panies, Shell Western E&P Inc. DNR's claim to the mineral public boat launches on lakes. rights is far superior to that of Currently boat launch oppo* Pointe Park upheld the injunc declared to be of paramount pub and North Michigan Land & Oil tion. lic concern ..." "The navigable waters within Corp. plaintiffs," said Judges Barbara nents are supporting House Bill B. MacKenzie of Saginaw and" 4363, sponsored by Rep. Penny The issue was whether every But the appeals court said this state belong to all the citi The problem began with a state department is an 800- that, while the Legislature zens of this state ... and the Leg 1943 fire that destroyed the Janet Neff of Grand Rapids. ' Crissman, R-Rochester, to ' Dissenting, Judge Michael require public hearings before pound gorilla that can place a assigned the DNR the task of islature has granted the DNR Montmorency County Court facility where it wants. The providing outdoor recreational the power to construct facilities house, including all its real Smolenski of Grand Rapids said the DNR can develop a launch, the 1948 court had jurisdiction Crissman's bill would tilt the Court of Appeals said some can - facilities, it assigned similar for vessels in those waters." estate records in the register of and some can't, and the DNR responsibilities to local units, That grant of authority "is deeds'office. and its decision for Bonehead- hearings in favor of homeowners' wasn't void. He noted the DNR groups which could pack the can't. It reviewed the law, one such as townships. "Accordingly, inconsistent with the view that a In 1948, Bonehead won a statute and case at a time: we cannot conclude that the con local unit of government can con chancery court "default decree" waited 45 years before filing its hearing.. The DNR, Michigan complaint. rp 1 United Conservation Clubs and • Prisons - The state could stitution compels a finding that trol public access through local recognizing it as the sole owner the boating industry oppose her build a prison in Detroit because the DNR is exempt form local zoning," White said. of the property. In 1993, the "the Legislature had intended to zoning ordinances." DNR filed a complaint for title to 1 ml bill.; "\:,.v.. -:v\ :, - • ; grant the Department of Correc The court said townships may DNR wins one the mineral rights. In 1995, the kllSJ' . Burt Lake, at 16,700 acres, is tions immunity from local zoning not totally prohibit a land use. one of Michigan's largest inland ordinances when establishing "Accordingly, defendant (DNR) bodies of water. The DNR has state penal institutions.* will have recourse if a township r, '- one first-class ramp (able to han • Gas arid oil wells - The attempts to engage in exclusion Only One Company Can Improve 1« f a dle the largest recreational Township Zoning Act says town ary zoning." -ill boats) at Burt Lake State Park ships may not regulate or control Judge Helehe N. White of Your Vision In Minutes, >in at the south end. t • ' oil and gas wells. Detroit issued a strong dissent, » u . * In 1989, the DNR obtained • State universities - They raising the probability that the options on two lots on the north have "exclusive jurisdiction" in DNR will, appeal to the Supreme And Stands Behind west shore, almost 10 miles the construction of their build Court. Assistant Attorney Gen away. Burt Township's zoning ings. eral James Stropkai was administrator requested that the • Schools - not exempt from unavailable for comment, and Its Results For Life. 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The theory is to l; ; Uke education out of "politics." •il jjhat system is coming under -v challenge, Some Michigan offi help schools -~ in five years - ting paid anyway," Hollister -/ / MID-UllNT€n cials have talked of having, say, •v achieve a zero dropout rate, saii ."'/.' S Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer make every child computer liter • Donations - "GM showed TfiACK LIGHTING SfU€ take over the Detroit public ate, give everyone the work ethic up with a $10,000 check for com tfchools, the way big-city mayors and have every child drug-free. puters," said Halik. "We tried do in other states. Some of their tools: that through the schools and got (?• ,?0ther mayors have reached B Tutoring - They signed up not one cent. out with the club. That's not my 1,000 volunteers who would Halik said he had several criti style," said L'ansing Mayor mentor one child, one hour a cal letters telling him to "take •Ko, David Holliater, who won praise week, for one year, in reading. back managing the schools." His from the State Board of Educa Holliater himself is a volunteer, response: "They're entirely tion for his leadership in com- their target: 1,400 kids in wrong. The superintendent .'I \ ^-*a jftunity efforts to help the ailing grades 3-5 who are reading needs to get all the resources he t&jyBing public schools, below the 30th percentile. can." .* \ cult's not a turf war," agreed "Those mentors have to be Lansing Superintendent Dick juno mobile," said Halik, the superin Halik. "He (Hollister) has a plat tendent. "Some kids change National model form that I, as a superintendent, schools five or six times a year." Hollister, Halik and Ray-Tay Don't miss it** • don't have. He can bring in Gen Turnover in some schools is 100 lor spoke at the invitation of eral Motors, |he UAW and percent a year. State Board president Kathleen ADDITIONAL chamber of commerce leaders.". a Truancy - Police have Straus, D-Detroit. "The State At stake, HolUster told the recruited retirees to track down Board will be exploring exam state hoard Jan. 7, are 16,000 kids who aren't showing up for ples of partnerships where jobs and $600 million in invest class. "Lots of kids disappear schools are working hand-in- % ment that General Motors would when Mom is on drug treat hand with the community," she like to place in Lansing, He ment," said HolUster. • "We said, praising the Lansing our already 40-50% quoted GM officials as saying: haven't solved it." model. discounted prices! "We (Lansing) have the best • Curfew - "The (city) police "This could be a model nation workforce and the best labor- department does sweeps of kids ally," said board member Herb SALE LASTS 10 DAYS ONLY! management relations. Oh, by who aren't where they're sup Moyer, D-Temperance. "Ifs non- the way, half of our workers will posed to be," said Rossie Ray- adversarial." "*^ retire in the next 10 years. We Taylor, deputy superintendent of "Pontiac has a lot of the same need productive, hard-working, schools. "The (county) prosecu problems," said board vice presi Y3» LINEAR STRIP UGHTWQ efficient workers with good math tor's office has taken on the dent Dorothy Beardmore, R- skills, good computer skills and attendance issue." Rochester, citing mobility i$&*< JUftO" many who can speak Spanish Parents who fail to get their between schools. Pontiac's '"T * ^ because we have a sister plant kids to school or who let them answer was to transport kids to m^\ * tWC 1* *£#«*», moAfcrftac tysttft which is stawte to *» and eft*19Mam in Mexico." violate curfews are brought their original school to provide ^f^ * TrVC 12 UayaripU^Nnp^tes fcng * *»non wwfet base or htfogtn cap** HolUster, 55, spent six years before the law and have a choice stability. Did Lansing try that? immkimw.mlmi in county government and 20 in of punishments: pay a fine, do Yes, said Halik, but it still ftKv ^flftwTractoprovWepropw the state House of Representa community service or spend a resulted in high rates of tardi ft* urriftr cabins* task Iwnttho. tives where he was a hero day in school with their kids. ness and absenteeism. tiiaLs m&m&' iift&lfcapfl •'• ^¾ W#&^%§£ among social workers but less so "Most would rather pay the What will happen, they were I. tfith industry. fine," said Hollister. "Going to asked, if GM doesn't produce L/g^FtamC6*tff*$CfoCtaarrfMr7OT /• • MUX ^ school with their kid is the least two new car models in Lansing? favorite option." "The skills GM is asking are Moo.. Toe*, Wed. SaL 9-^0-6:00 Community tools ThufS..Frt. MO^OO ' i B Partnering - The UAW the same others are asking," i •I 1MU I Elected mayor in 1995, HolUs came up with seven laid-off auto replied Ray-Taylor, pointing to ELECTRICAL \i ter set up a blue-ribbon commit workers who work in schools as Sparrow Hospital. JM tee headed by Michigan State CONSTRUCTION. INC. "^" «» IMU teachers' aides. "They're the Added Hollister: "We stand to :.,,_ '•••u University Peter McPherson to most honored people in the lose 16,000 jobs if we don't get it 37400 W. Seven Mile Road • Livonia, Ml 48152 • (313) 464-2211 V explore how a community could school. The laid-off guys are get right." ^ V ') W,,- r^*> y+\*t Marian Women's Center ;-• ,MWI|-I' St. Mary Hospital ..^^sr*********** ,*•«- -„*.-*~U. , .^jr**** presents "/VknopcKiee: CO URTYARD MANOR Offering Assisted Living /VSdktng Informed Choices" in a warm and intimate home like setting! We offer Assisted Living through a carefully structured and comprehensive program. Personalized care and social activities designed to stimulate each resident to maximize by St. Mary Hospital obstetrician/gynecologists: their social, Intellectual and physical capabilities. By focusing our efforts in small groups Timothy Johnson, M.D. Michael Gatt, M.D. If In our residential setting we are able to accommodate Active/Alert, Memory Impaired, Frail/Recovering, and Alzhelmers residents. Karol Ottoman, D.O. James Brown ill, M.D. • State Licensed • Medication Management • Nurse On Site • Spacious Apartment Style Suites Wednesday, January 21 and 28,1998 • Single Story Buildings • Incontinency Management 7 to 9 p.m. • Planned Activities • On Site Physician Visits St. Mary Hospital Auditorium • Wander Secured/Batrier Free Available (Please use the Five Mite enlrence) Please call today to set up a time for an Informative tour and visit . with our friendly staff. This free, two-part program on menopause will be presented by a panel of St. Mary Hospital obstetrician/gynecologists. On January 21, the physicians Courtyard Manor at Farmington Hills will define perimenopause and menopause, discuss signs and symptoms, and 29750 Farmington Road review the anatomy and physiology of the menopausal woman. On January 28, 1-800-998-0787 the panel will talk about treatment options, such as hormone replacement therapy, risk factors for chronic illness that may occur at menopause, and or visit any of our other convenient locations. various health screening tests available to women today. LIVONIA WIXOM 32406 W. Seven Mile Road 48578 Pontiac Trail 1-800-736-2325 1-800-753-1046 Registration la requested es seating Is limited. AUBURN HILLS STERLING HEIGHTS Marian Women's Center To register, call the 3033 N. Squirrel Road 13400 Nineteen Mile Road •, St. Mary Hospital Marian Women's Center 1-800-756-9199 1-800-926-2920 36475 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, Ml 4B154 toll-free at 1-800-494-1617. U1U11 mtmt ,H mmmmm mm mmm^mmmmmm *m ^PP9Wi ^ Jl-A A J1- Wl V -U* A10*(AMt«WOc> The Observer .ft Eccentric/THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 commission in BYKENABRAMCZYK The appointee must reside with seats are up for election this mouth and Plymouth Township, compel the county executive to history and nature of the Bite^ ,»rAFFwirrpB in the district, and be a member year. The filing deadline is 4T and Bruce Patterson, a Canton appoint at least one county com educate the public about Nanbaa; p.m. May 12. Republican who represents Can missioner to the Detroit*Wayne Mills and the surrounding areJUhi Wayne County commissioners of the same political party. CockreVs old post is not the Elections will be held in ton, Huron, Sumpter and Van County Community. Mental • A contract between WayJriel are expected to kick off the new August and November for seats Buren townships and the city of Board. A public hearing is sched County and the MichigllVg year of business today by nam only vacancy commissioners Have had to fill. Ed Plawecki Sr. held by Plawecki, Vice Chair Romulus in the 1 lth District. uled for today at the meeting at Department of Transportation; ing a replacement for Ken Qock- was appointed by commisMpners Kay Beard, a Westland Demo ' The commisBion currently has 10a.m. '...-1 :•'•._,••'. for traffic signal modernization : rei,-.:- -\:.'.;: ^-.---,^ •.•'•- jii Noveinber to fill the vacancy crat.who represents Garden! 12 Democrats and two Republi • A contract with Derse at seven locations along Warren' ' Cockrel, a Democrat who rep .created by the resignation of City, Inkster and Westland in cans on the commission. Exhibits of Grand Rapids, for Road from Henry Ruff Road4¾ resented Wayne County's 5th* Michelle Plawecki,* his grand the 12th District; Thaddeus $388,180 for the design and Westland to Fenton Road^* ' District in Detroit, was elected daughter, that seat represents McCotter, a Livonia Republican Other action expected installation Of the first phase of Dearborn Heights. 7-2? 16 Detroit City Council in Wayne County's Ninth District, who represents the 10th District Commissioners are expected to exhibits at the Nankin Mills • November. Cockrel served which includes Redford Town- in an area of Livonia west of act'bn'other items today: Interpretive Center in Westland. through the end of the year. ' ship, Dearborn Heights and part Middlebelt, Northville, Ply • An proposed ordinance to The exhibit will incorporate the •Commission Chair Ricardo ibfLivonia, east of Middlebelt. Solomon, D-Detroit, would hot comment Monday on who Cock The elder Plawecki will serve reVs replacement would be, but. until elections are held within Solomon said commissioners the next two months; would choose one today. Sources, Five candidates filed and none indicated Tuesday Cockrel, withdrew' their petitions by 4 p.m. Friday, so these five • wants commissioners to appoints (Republicans William Bates and his wife, Kimberly, a Detroit) Kathleen Husk of Redford Towri^ ' schoolteacher. !' ship and Democrats Shaun This phone has a feature The Wayne County Charter McLachlan, Edward Plawecki • states that the commission has Sr. and Pete Zajac of Dearborn 30 days from a commissioner's Heights) will appear on the Feb. resignation to appoint a succes 10 primary election ballot. The sor. 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"This is stuff thatfs heeded.} Learning Centers, both in ones in Wayne County parks/ to be done for 30 years,/The; Livonia, are collaborating to Not that the parka have a flur parks millage allows us to do; offer computer training to stu* ry of activities planned with the that."-.. - •.;'/::+ 'I dents. flurries of snow. What) is Several comfort stations and; "Madonna's partnership planned are parka improve- rest rooms will be remodeled] with New Horizons enhances , menta, all over Wayne County. • throughout western Wayne] the career options of our stu "We've got a lot going on this ••» County. : j dents who are preparing to year," the director of. Wayne Park improvements include; enter the field of computer and County parks said. "We really Merriman Hollow in Westland.; network technology of comput have a lot." A comfort station will be reno-; er: ,arid network: technology or Here are Borne of the improve vated and new roof installed. computer graphics," said ments: k In Northville, a playscape and I. Ernest Nolan, vice president ' 1 • Wayne County will build-a picnic pavilion will be completed! .»'• i for academic affairs at Madon $7.8 million family aquatic cen* _ \ na University.This opportu by the end of July. A comfort; ter in Chandler Park on station will be renovated at-- ''• i nity will give our graduates a Detroit's east side. It will be : .1 Wilcox Lake. Improvements are' .•'•» competitive edge." open to all county residents and expected at Colonial Park in: Through the collaboration, is expected to be completed: by Inkster, a roadside park in /.Ply-. * Madonna University will • July, Coleman said. ? /K rmouth and Helms Haven in; award students college credits • Golfers also will hit the Dearborn Heights. for computer classes taken at links this summer at inkster Old tennis courts will be reno- • New Horizons. A joint certifi Valley Golf Course On Middles- vated as street hockey rinks in, cation program will offer belt Road. A $2.5 million, five- Northville, Bell Creek Park in , Microsoft and Novell technical year contract with Torre &y Redford and the Warrendale pic-• training from New Horizons to Bruglio, Inc. of Pontiac wasv, nic,_, are. a in Dearbor... n• Heights-, . 4 prepare students to obtain cer "approved by county copimlasibn-'& ^¾8 work W,H W completed; tification as a certified Novell 1 8 • 1 t ?er« iri December forvm^intov ^ ^--. .„ ,--:> administrator, certified Novell haicS and irrourida keening^eri '¥* Basketball courts will -be,- engineer or Microsoft certified ^S^^ at Warrendale ancH Bystems engineer. Students Computer collaboration* J^ - -ft Naturalist ir^feamr ft^^^ ^eW near Inkster roads: also may earn commercial art Learning Centers, both in Livonia, are cpUaboratihg to offer wrnputer training -/Nankirt Millalnte^re^^ Park- New soccer fields • credit for courses taken in com Will be created at Colonial Park;, to students. Officials recently\mettcrsign a contract, which, included Mark |- :>tte r it* WesUihd^^.btgiiitt;M "*" puter graphic applications such McManus Jr. (front, fromleft), presidentofNeu> Horizons, and Sifter Mqry^^^^v ^y /in tnkster, off Haggerty in Ply-; as Illustrator, Photoshop and £m: ;^ fm^^m^^m^^ iinb^th, and Parr Field between/ QuarkXPress. Francilene, president of'Madonna University, and Jerry Kuchka (back row), •\ tin''iiw^vi1l^i^0&^piktii^. Beech Daly and Telegraph along" ^heiriistoty arid^aturl 6? tKe Hines Drive. "Madonna students can now account executive for New Horizons, and Ernest Nolan, vice president for aca area, rangingvfrojnr the/early; take advantage of our compre demic affairs of Madonna University. days of Uie facility as a gTSin V How does the county monitor; hensive computer training pro all these activities? Education Centers and is one mill to the 20th Century use by grams while earning credit for Under the agreement, stu which include sites in Livonia, Henry Ford and the housing of "We've had a program man- Southfield, Troy and Detroit. of the largest Microsoft Autho e ment their degree," said Mark dents may enroll at any New the world's first hydroelectric JS v ; team that has all the McManus Jr., president of New Horizons Computer Learning New Horizons is the largest rized Technical Education Cen generator, created by Thomas technical and design discipline, Horizons Computer Learning Center located in Michigan, network of Novell Authorized ter networks. and engineering firm with sales, Centers. Edison. construction management per • But in another important son," Coleman said. "We've got phase of the county's recreation several people who are watching al upgrade, new soccer fields, in this project." line skating rinks, basketball. Contractors will pave and S'craft seeks nominations for distinguished alumscourWpla^scape i todrenoVat- light up the lot at the Nankin edyCOinfort stations are all part Mills Interpretive Center. A ofSfae park improvements, Schoolcraft College is seeking To be eligible, nominees must dent or alumnus. ,v the Department of Marketing barn also will be renovated to and Development at (313) 462- strewn throughout parks in house a bicycle livery for rentals nominations for outstanding have earned a minimum of 30 The Distinguished Alumni western Wayne County from alumni who have made signifi hours of credit at Schoolcraft, Committee created this award to 4417. -.:,.- to use along Hines Drive. The Schoolcraft College is located Bell Creek Park in Redford park's bike path is 90 percent cant contributions to their pro have excelled in or achieved spe recognize the overall success of Township to Wilcox Lake in Ply fession, the community and the cial distinction in a particular Schoolcraft College students. at 18600 Haggerty Road, completed and is expected to be between Six and Seven Mile mouth. : open this spring, Coleman said/' College. endeavor such as civic affairs, a Coleman hopes to deliver "on professional field or volun- The deadline for submitting roads, just west of 1-275, The award winner will be hon applications is Friday, March 27. many of the millage promises ored in person at commencement teerism, and have made a contri made two years ago during a exercises Saturday, May 2. bution to Schoolcraft while a stu To obtain an application, contact """^ #" GET A FREE CLEARPATH DIGITAL PHONE OR ,*' •i /j Free 95 .•w ClearPath"* $9 c* digital phone $49 Monthly u $25 monthly SterTAC" service • \$ service with 124»* monthly mm service with HUH with a double free double free (DOCS minutes for minutes for Free STORE WIDE up to 3 months. up to 3 months. 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Vnd hair, problems that may continue even after a slight warming tfend. easy to drink lots of liquids, but environment usually present in So what can you do to protect it's equally important in the winter generates a static charge yourself? winter to drink eight glasses of in your hair so that literally "Set up a portable home water a day. every strand'repels the others. humidifier to introduce more • • Use a skin moisturizer or moisture into the air and ease cream, particularly if you spend Spray fabric softener onto, the problem of dry, flaky skin," time outside. your hair brush before use, or., said Dr. Dexter Shurney, mediV • Apply an anti-ch/appirig rub your hair brush with one of., caTdirector for Blue Cross Blue salve to protect your lips from the anti-static pads you use in - Shield of Michigan. "During becoming dry and cracking. An the clothes dryer and use a hair winter, the cold temperatures; inexpensive but effective way to conditioner after each shampoo. winds, and heated homes join keep lips moist is to cover them together to rob the skin of its with a thin layer of petroleum "Remember that none of the natural moisture." jelly at bedtime._ » conditions normally have any Shurney also recommends Before children go outside, rub serious or long-term effect on people: petroleum jelly lightly on their your health, but unchecked they' • Drink additional amounts of lips and cheeks. can make life more difficult dur water. In the summer when Another winter complaint is ing the winter months," said Dr.' " Shurney. you're hot and perspiring, it's "fly-away" hair. The very dry £i In Jamaica: the weather waswafrfi andsunj^ohChrUtma^Day when Ray King^s Court Castle Restaurant I] }pisney (from 'Snow flake ^ine^aArt fyaierfall'withgrandchUartn Leslie, Kenny and Jeffrey Douglass Jn, son-in- 9 <\ ^a W Jeff and da ughUr Linda, all of Westland* The group celebrated the holi- ^^^rt^t^tcizr ^ / rddyon a eight-day cruUe that included a stop inOchoRios, Jamaica.It's the ~ • + Second time the family has spent Christmas cruising the Caribbean. Featuring 6 nationally acclaimed Michigan artists! The Finest of \ r/ ! * CRAFTS CALENDAR Saturday & Sunday Listings for the Crafts Calendar 562-2677 or <313) 661-0158. Madonna University is accepting JANUARY 17 AND 18 Sculpture by \shonidlbe submitted in writing Deadline is March 1. applications from crafters for its Writing bjRu» a Cobane 11-()0 AM - 5*00 PM fiofater than noon Friday for thel 13th annual spring arts and f UU u r Sharon LIVONIA STEVENSON , FEATURED ARTISTS: _ , „ ' *- Jf ™ Sommtrs next Thursday's issue. They cam Crafters are needed for the Livo crafts showcase 10 a.m. to 4:30 0 PAINTER, CATHERINE McCLUNG King's Court Casth n •bewailedto $\i$ Mason at I nia Stevenson High School p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Activities Center on campus, PAINTER, RUSSELL COBANE Restaurant 36251 Schoolcraft * Livonia » Booster Club's Spring Spectacu PAINTERyDONELLA VOGEL 48150, or by fax at (734)591- lar craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schoolcraft and Levan, Livonia. Located in Olde World eutttiiu 727.9. For more information, March 28 at the school, 33500 Booth space measuring 9 feet by SCULPTOR, PAUL GONZALES Canterbury Village, Lake Orion. 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The law has immediate Three appointments public hearing on Michigan's diversify their investment effect. -again options, thus creating an oppor In addition, the governor After the resignation of Mark single business tax when the Murray as director of the House Tax Policy Committee tunity to receive a greater return announced $2.6 million in HIV on investments," Each local unit prevent services grants to 40 Department of Management and The Suburban Mobility meets from 9 a.m. to noon on Budget, Gov. Engler announced Monday, Jan, 16. must adopt an investment poli agencies, including: Authority for Regional SMART officials say cy, including guidelines for safe • $15,000 for the AIDS Part two replacements: s Transportation (SMART) improved customer service, Rep. Nancy Quarks, D-South? • Janet E. Phipps as director sound mechanical perfor field and vice chair of the panel, ty- nership Michigan of Ferndale, weekly ridership reached • A supplemental appropria for counseling arid testing. of DMB. Previously she was the 200,000 plus mark for mance and new, innovative has set it up in the Southfield director of Iowa's Department of marketing programs have City Council auditorium, 26000 tions bill with $750,000 for a • $55,000 to the Arab Com the second time this year hangar and land at Grand Ledge munity Center for Economic and General Services. She earned the week before Christmas, all played a major part in Evergreen. The local chamber of degrees in food and nutrition SMARTs effort to connect commerce is working with the Abrams Municipal Airport, pror Social Services; Dearborn, for According to ridership viding secure storage for aircraft testing and outreach. and a master's degree in public numbers released this the tri-county area, making panel. administration from Iowa State transportation a relaxing, The committee will study stationed at the local armory. • $60,000 to the Pontiac month, SMART served • A supplemental appropria Urban League for counseling, University. 208,376 riders during the productive experience. SBTs effects on small business. • Mary A. Lannoye of Other panel members from the tion of $2.19 million for the testing and group education of week of Dec. 15 through "SMART has continued Deerfield Hills natural area in African Americans. Williamston as budget director. Dec. 21, nudging out the to provide exemplary ser area include chair Kirk Profit, She has been Michigan's deputy D-Ypsilanti, John Freeman, D- Livingston County. Total project • $15,000 to Youth Living previous record of 204,138 vice to the tri-county area," cost is $2.9 million. State money Centers of Inkster for group and . director since 1995. Earlier she set during the week of explained SMART General Madison Heights, David Gubow, was with the Public Health D-Huntington Woods, Nancy will come from the Michigan individual education of African Sept. 22 through 28. Manager Richard Kauf Natural Resources Land Trust. American youth. Department in administration Not only was this the; man. 'Setting record rider Cassis, R-Novi, Barbara Dobb, arid finance. She was Wayne R-Union Lake, Tom Middleton, • Seven bills refining the high second time in 1997, butI ship twice in one year is school proficiency tests (HSPT). County budget director from this is the second time : proof that SMART is com* R-Ortonville, and Deborah Why- No to cloning 1987-91. She has B.A. and man, R-Canton. The tests will be given in the since SMARTs inception in mitted to providing the last month of 11th grade and the State Sen. Loren Bennett, R- M.P.A. degrees from Michigan 1989 that weekly ridership finest service to the metro Experts from both government Canton, will introduce a bill to State University. Lannoye's Detroit region." and business have been invited time reduced to eight hours. has reached the 200,000 Nonpublic students and home- make human cloning illegal in position is cabinet level, and she mark. to testify, Quarles said. Michigan. It follows the will report directly to the gover SBT produces about $2 billion taught students may take the tests. announcement by an indepen nor. in revenue per year. It replaced dent Chicago scientist that he Both Murray and his predeces the corporate income tax and a • An amendment to. the Michigan Telecommunications will attempt to clone humans sor, Patricia Wood worth, recom long list of other taxes when it within the next two years. mend splitting the post. . was passed nearly 30 years ago. Act that will increase the dis count to low-income customers of "There is too great a risk, not Engler also named James J ANUART CLEARANCE $ Ail 20 percent of their basic local only of failure, but a risk to Brahdell as his new director of Laws signed exchange rate of $8.25, whichev human life if the cloning of external affairs. He will oversee •ehaSEWMMACHKl human beings is allowed," said governor's appointment and con Gov. John Engler has signed er is greater. It also increases FACTORY the discount for senior low- Bennett. "We need to protect life stituent services divisions. He SUGG. RETAIL into law: in all its natural beauty, not cre replaces Tim Ward of Okemos 00 • Senate Bill 664, expanding income customers to 25 percent •449 of the basic rate or $8.25, ate an artificial life born of high- who resigned to manage Engler*s the investment options of local tech medical wizardry." 1998 campaign for a third term. NOW ONLY units of government. The spon whichever is greater. Sponsor is *187°° Because of changes in the 1998 models, we have been able to obtaina fruited number of 1997 ELNA machines at a p^epcRscount to the public. Exchange program seeks local host families 30 Fabulous Features: MMelal Construction • Free Arm • BuTt-lnButtonnoter • Heavy-Duty • Sews on Leather • Professional SergingStitch* Plus Much More Program of Academic children or teenagers. If you the PAX program. heart, said Lynne Levenbach. ^^_ p/os many more discounted up to $1900. Exchange (PAX) is seeking fami can provide a bed, a place to Students take English tests, Students have their own medi undergo personal interviews, cal insurance and spending High Tech Sewing Sew What lies interested in hosting a high study, meals and a loving heart 33118 Dequlndre, Storting Hgts. Northland Center Mai school foreign exchange student you can be a host, said Lynne save their money, prepare an money. at urn* hWuNngton PWoa ' touMWd IMtoEMicfOAtadlWI for the 1998-99 school year. Levenbach. She and her hus application, gather references For more information, call the (248)423-3069 , band, Gideon, of Plymouth and then hope for an American Levenbachs at (734) 453-8562 or (BIO) 268-6880 The program accepts hosts Store Hours: Daly 106; Sat 10* Sua 124 Store Hours: Da»y 10* Sun. 12-« 51 who have young children, no Township are local contacts for family to open its home and (734) 453-6851. LOOSE LOWER DENTURES? Red Cross PARTIALS? 0lde World danterburu tillage jfc issues PERHAPS IMPLAHTS ARE THE AM5WER! 2369 JoOjn a Halt* Orion Ml. 48360 LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES IWCiyS (2*8)391-5700 appeal HERBERT GARDNER, DDS THE (248)47**110 _ Christmas for blood 50% OFF! MSALF- Emergency appeal for all blood donors issued by Ameri TREES, WREATHS, SANTA TREE can Red Cross YOU'VE* The Red Cross is seeking TOPPERS, ANGELS, SPUN GLASS emergency donations of type ) blood, according to Jeff Weath AND MUCH MORE! ers, MT (ASCP) director, Hospi GUt Wort* A BEEX tal Services. Located just Qtratnn «] N "There are dangerously low 3 mite off *flbgt i levels of B and A type blood as 1-75, Exit WALDONUfc *83, North, OPEN 361 well. We import blood from FREE WAIT1XG Jotlyn Ra\ DAYS A other Red Cross Midwest ADMISSION • *« •••J- regions on a daily basis, howev from the A PARKING! YEAR! er, just like southeastern Michi Palace of THX I CU**4EmUrSM*4gf, PALACSf TkJAbff riAg, CMttmat **4 FOR! gan many regional inventories Auburn N ocal residents \yilt have several chances to A weeklong observance and a variety of pro recognize Martin Luther King Day on grams celebrating the birthday of Martin LMonday and throughout the week, and we Luther King Jr. are being sponsored by the hope they take advantage of them, Multi-Cultural Affairs Office of Madonna Uni ft was overdue, but the city of Westland has versity m Livonia • for the first time prepared a program to com At 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, and again at 9 memorate the late civil rights activist, Dr. a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, a program "Stories Martm Luther King Jr. - almost 30 years That Celebrate Martin, Luther King* will be after his death. r featured at Madonna. Accomplished story Organizers are hoping to draw hundreds of teller and Madonna graduate Yvette I. Adams ipeople for.a noon Monday, Jan. 19, march will spin stories honoring the 1 ate civil rights from the Westland City Hall parking lot to the leader. Weatland public library, planning committee Monday's program will be in Room 2407 member Ronaele Bowman said. and Wednesday's in Room 2403. /._ Marchers will walk east on Ford Road and A mix of storytelling and songs with some then north on Cehtf at City Parkway to the crowd participation, it will include "Daddy" by Westland library, where a variety of activities Yolanda King, an ode to Martin Luther King are scheduled tohonor King; , Jr., the fable The Frog Wanted To Be a To celebrate cultural diversity, marchers Singer" and "Talking Eggs.7' will carry flags of some 25 countries; At 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, and 9 a.m. •]• The hooh march will be followed by activi Friday,; Jan. 23» in Room 2401, a program ties expected to begin about 12:30 p.m. Mon- « titled "Try To Remember" will feature LaRon Winter activities: Keeping active in the winter is sometimes a challenge. But day, Jan. 19, at the Westland public library. Williams from Ann Arbor, who will walk there are ways to have fun and exercise. Here, Amanda Moran, 12, and her The program will include musical selections attendees through the past and future with friend Ashley Mijal, 12, do a spin together at the Westland Sports Arena. from Joh* Glenn High School's Glenn singers; memories ofthis great humanitarian. skits performed by Adams Middle School stu Westland Mayor Robert Thomas has said he dents and other youngsters; dramatic recita hopes the local King celebration will "demon tions of Dr. Kihg^s speeches by New York strate the diversity in Westland by bringing LETTERS native Gary Gibbs; and performances by the together people of many cultures, ages, races St: James Methodist Church Choir and the and religions in a spirit of common purpose Asian 'tigers'? Because when the Asian "tigers" were Gratitude Steel Band. : and understanding.'' small-scale producers, during the Cold War, For those who can't attend the Westland And we hope King's dream will have a voice orea has joined Thailand and Indonesia in we tolerated their 8 and 10 percent growth activities, there are other area activities com in these local celebrations, and that residents Kthe IMF economic dog house. But why? rates for purely political reasons. memorating King. will go out and hear that message. What did they do wrong? But now, Asia is going to have to endure In general, Asian "tigers" stand accused of the same "low-growth scenario" that most saving too much, working too hard and too developed Western economies have endured cheap, investing too much, and exporting too for many years. But, supposedly this is the much. price we all have to pay for our central bank Integration only cure forwoe s But, under normal economic conditions all "managed currencies" in a post-gold standard of the above would be considered economic world. < resident Bill Clinton has been promoting schools and little opportunity to acquire the virtue, not vices. But, will Japanese and Korean workers be Pthe idea of a national dialogue on race. necessary skills to live in a fast-changing So, why is the IMF imposing "harsh restric "cowed" as easily as American workers were in We believe this idea has merit. We also urban environment. tions" on these former "tiger economies?" In the '80s and '90s? Will they accept the "3 per agree with those who insist that any true "dia This urban pressure cooker has led to an effect, producing an "engineered recession" in cent solution" straight-jacket as willingly as logue" on race must include those with a vari unbalanced crime rate, many young blacks Asia. we did? I think not. ety of conflicting views on the best means of seeing crime and drugs as the only way out. Because Asian economies are producing I do not think the consequence ofthis Asian ending racial problems. Though this is a pattern that many ethnic more good than the global economy can now recession have been fully thought out. What ^ But as we approach Martin Luther King Jr. groups had to endure when they first arrived "safely" consume! Consider: For several happens to U.S. bonds? What if the Asian . Day, we find that raoe still matters in this in the United States, only blacks have had to decades the American consumer has been the recession spreads? country acid that despite the validity of many endure it through generation after generation.. "engine" of global consumption. In effect, And, most important, will the Asian "tigers" . conservative positions on race, many are using Major institutions such as insurance compa Americans accepted the Keynesian idea that ultimately accept Greenspan's "dismal 3 per •' those positions as a'pseudo-intellectual shield nies, banks, realty companies, employers and what was wrong with the modern industrial cent utopia"? for'their racism, : universities have participated in this discrimi economy was under-consumption, and not Walter A. Warren In the great racial debate of the 1960s, nation. over-production. Martin-Luther King Jr. was the eloquent Affirmative action was meant to redress So, we consumed and consumed and con spokesman for integration. He never denied those policies. It has produced many success sumed. Americans became, in effect, the the need for blackpride or community identi stories, including Colin Powell and Clarence world's "designated consumer." In exchange ty, but he died believing that the only way to Thomas, for our expected consumption of the world's achieve parity and justice for black Americans . It has also caused consternation for some goods we exported huge quantities of U.S. was through complete integration into a basi whites who have been "rejected" when a black bonds. cally "color blind'' America.. applicant with marginally less qualifications These bonds were the proximate cause of Big joke We are now engaged in a great national has been admitted. Unfortunately, the people the over-building of the Asian economies! And debate oyer "affirmative action;" Legitimate who oppose affirmative action are not the peo they have created a "dollar bubble" that.has olumnists have stated that everybody ben arguments have been made by conservatives, ple clamoring for better schools and fair hous made the U.S. the world's largest debtor Cefits from affirmative action! including many black conservatives, that ing and insurance reform, nation. They must be joking. How happy is the maTr- these programs have created racial tensions The only way out of our racial morass is In the old days, gold would have been pour who has the highest qualifications of all those rather than alleviating injustices. integration, programs that promote stronger ing out of the U.S. and into Asian currencies; applying for a job when someone with lesser Unfortunately, this bias allowed a lot of self- black communities and responsible group and the U.S. dollar would be collapsing. But qualifications is hired? There are teachers in righteous posturing by racists, People who action, such as the work of the Black Muslims, not today. Why? our classrooms who insist that affirmative never saw the injustice when blacks were sys have much to commend them. And welfare Because by the strange alchemy of the post- action is beneficial to everyone. tematically detiied jobs, college admissions, reform that ends dependence on government, gold standard world, the U.S. dollar has Neil Goodbred housing, insurance, bank loans and service at when linked with job training and back-to- "become" gold. Or*'-atleast, its technical stores because of their race suddenly see an school programs,also has merit. But, ulti- ; "reserve" equivalent for banking purposes. assault on the "American Way* when pro mately, a strong black community that doesn't And, Fed chairman Alan Greenspan has grams are instituted to redress these past interact with the larger white community will become, by that same alchemy, the keeper of (and present) discriminations. never achieve full parity. •' the world's "technical gold mine." Nor do these people, including some promi The only road to integration ia the move Sor herein lies the real problem: Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your nent state legislators who are playing the ment of more black Americans into a solid Greenspan can't allow U.S. dollars to be Ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we "race card," acknowledge a long history of middle class through better education, better continuously pumped into the global economy offer this space on a weekly basts for opinions ghettoization that has separated blacks into jobs and better housing. \ any faster than the rate of GLOBAL produc- in your own words. We will help by editing for neighborhoods with inadequate housing, few When the current debate is over, those are l tivity growth, which is now roughly 3 percent clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you job opportunities, aging and poorly run the goals we must achieve. per year. As the Only truly global currency, the sign your letter and provide a contact telephone U.S. dollar is restricted by the rate of global number. productivity growth, notby the rate of the U.S. productivity growth. This is very impor Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The COMMUNITY VOICE tant to remember! Why? ' Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. QUESTION: What do ^^^^ 1^ you think of LEONARD PoSfft, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 313-953-2107 the SWAN ROWW, MANAGING EDITOR, 313-953-2149 possibility HUOK OAUA«Httt ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 313-953-2118 of human PW KHOfWfl, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 313-953-2177 cloning? Uimy eastft, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 313-953-2234 Burnt m. DttHMON, J*. PUBLISHER^ 313-953-2100 STIVtt K. POff, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 313-953-2252 RICK nconeiu, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 313-953-2150 "Tto whota MM "I think it's ttu- 'I disagree with "Actually, I don't HO MR TOWN COMMyNjCAJlIONJLNKTWORK, JNO. We asked this U rWJcuioua. You pW bscausa you It. Thaca are way agrea. It's not PWUfPOWfH, CHAIRMAN Of THE BOARD RKJHAM AMMAN, PRES»t)€>fr ' V question at the can't ctorw • canlmaka too many paopte conduclva tq Westland pub pefMMI COfnpMfta- WMftfttf BaflOO kuha wood now. clone humans." 0\M MWttOfi: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism fUV lic library. ly, tnalr jtMtthtMmt,' Tohavadoubto in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competiiion. They consider themselves to be Kyan the tarn* oaopte independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or tNm. wouldn't banaftt sensational and then dashing off to cav6r something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate our aochrty." m.\ journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work.* Larf —" Philip Power m '&&m>&£\ ^mm^mmmmm mmmimmm »P«P^By?Tr»w?^> The Observer* Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 16,1998 {AlUtoWacMOAU POINTS OF VIEW he tried to get off drugs and program had been trimmed to five to wrote; "It is clear to us that these that does not amount to only being ' .- alcohol through the adolescent seven days, the maximum insurance children have not had their drug cycle substance-free. "We are out to pro outpatient program she waa companies will pay for residential in broken by any "real" intervention and duce a productive persea/' Nissley first assigned to after an evaluation this new age of managed care. Its ado haVe no "real" intention of becoming 8a"t '-. igt the Maplegrove Center in West lescent population was averaging 2.5 drug-free. We watched some families Pathway beats the insurance game Sioomfield. people. Its energies had been thrust, drop out... because the parents alone by finding private homes for young - VGne afternoon, I looked up from my of necessity, into outpatient care. could hot control their children's drug addicts to Uve in while they begin cjesk: at the office and there she was. Still, even the shortened stay and use. Some of these parents had previ their recovery. Now, Pathway is look: •J Can't do it this way/ was her des- fewer patients proved a lifesaver for ously begged to have their children ing for a larger treatment site in \ jferate plea, "I have to go inpatient." Cheryl Macllwain's 17-year-old son, inducted into the inpatient program, . order to triple the number of young ; It was the mid-'80s and there was a for whom the outpatient program was but were denied for insurance rea JUDITH DONER BERNE people it can serve. waiting list for the 14 adolescent not working. sons." Nissley is disappointed to see Beds, later expanded to 16, in Maple- But her insurance company would "Insurance companies don't want to Maplegrove close its residential unit. grove's six-week inpatient program. only pay for two days; And when she an adolescent residential program, cover in-house treatment," confirmed finding only Maplegrove and Brighton "Between managed care and the In fact, it took every day of that six wanted to pay for the rest of the week Glenn Black, administrator of Maple change in insurance, it's sad to Ayeeka, and then a long period of out herself, the insurance company Hospital. "Maplegrove was there grove, which will continue to offer when we needed it," she said. "He still what's closed," she said. patient care, for her to conquer the wouldn't allow it, She had to resort to inpatient treatment for adults. Unfor^ For truly addicted adolescents, the tjricky disease of alcoholism. Thank- calling her congressman, John Din* refers back to his time there as the tunately, Maplegrove has no proof of turning point in his life." Insurance most effective treatment is to remove ftilly, in those days, insurance covered gell, who intervened successfully on its residential program's effective them from the people and patterns the cost of her residential care. her son's behalf. covered his seven days in residence. ness, since it has not tracked the Both Macllwain and DiMeglio are that feed their addiction. Closing :' Now, here in the late '90s, statis "The week seems to have turned young people who have gone through Maplegrove's residential program is tics show alcohol and drug abuse is his life around," says Macllwain, a writing letters to anyone they think since it began in 1985. might help restore the program so clearly a step backward for our young rifling again, with students experi resident of Dearborn. He now is doing A program that keeps those statis people in need of help. menting at an ever younger age. Yet well in the outpatient program. But other addicted teens can have.the tics is Pathway Family Center in on Dec. 31, Maplegrove Center, con he says: "I wouldn't be clean today if I benefit of inpatient care within the Southfield, a lesser-known, highly Judith Doner Berne, a West Bloom' sidered among the top 20 best treat hadn't gone inpatient." tri-CQunty area. Both see a huge dif structured program that specializes field resident, is former managing edi ment enters for alcoholism and drug Robin DiMeglio of Oxford has her ference among teens in the outpa in hard-core adolescent addicts. They tor of the Eccentric Newspapers. You Bbuse in the country, closed its inpa 13-year-old son back. He overdosed at tient program who have had residen have tracked graduates of the year can comment on this column by call tient services for adolescents. middle school after drinking an inor tial treatment and those who haven't. long treatment program for up to five ing (313) 953-2047, Ext. 1997, otby ;: The program was a shadow of its dinate amount of alcohol within a few In a Jan. 5 letter asking for help to years, reports Terri Nissley, CEO. writing. former self. The, one-time six-week minutes. She frantically searched for Hillary Rodham Clinton, DiMeglio Success rate is 70 to 80 percent and 's shown Italian-style in production mericans became interested in University's Hilberry Theatre, best flirts with a TV career and splits with mer Night's Dream," so an Italian Italy shortly after World War known for its graduate students' per her boyfriend, and so on. maid would seem a little out of her J1. First was the Italian food formances of Shakespeare and The play is built around food, with line. It isn't. fad, then movies and tourism. Usual Moliere. aromatic cooking of ragu on stage. Costume designer Kathleen Crosby ly, Italians were portrayed in carica This season, the Hilberry has come Every character stands out in the 17- of Rochester also has handled the ture, as when Dean Martin sang: up with a 1959 play by Eduardo de membercast. chores for "Tartuffe" and "Hedda tyhen-a the moon hitsa yo' eye like a Filippo called "Saturday, Sunday, Mark Finnell, a third-year Hilberry Gabler." The Eastern Michigan Uni TIM RICHARD big pizza pie, that's amore!" Monday" - one act for each day. He's player from Farmington Hills, han versity graduate avoids caricatures andTV. ;ttaly to Americans meant Mafia sort of the Neil Simon of Italy. dles the elderly grandfather's with clothing, too. "Saturday, Sunday, Monday" will films or American-style romances Setting is the Naples home of a tantrums with the aplomb of a mid In sum, serious Italian art deserves be repeated until Jan. 30. Ticket ••*..'. I nightmare PHILIP POWER *» any airplane passengers - especially a Northwest ground service vehicle. Tasked business travelers - are feeling pretty police if they couldn't let passengers deplane M grumpy these days. under their custody into a secure area where ,.v Bargain fares that are unavailable or irrele they could get a drink, go to the toilet and make vant. Cramped seats. Scant information. Cattle a phone call. "We can't do anything. It's the C^t treatment. feds who have the jurisdiction. And until they .:v I know how they feel. On Sunday, Jan. 4, say so, you cannot leave the plane." cooling back with my family from a holiday Five hours later, we're still detained against abroad, I and 166 other passengers were our will while the authorities dither. detained against our will for more than six By 1:30 a.m., a passenger passed a note up to jiours in an aircraft parked on the tarmac at me: "Everyone walk forward to exit this plane - pincinnati International Airport. calmly, but just do it!" Things were getting •••'Water ran out. Food, too. For a while, toilets tense. Were full and inoperable. Parents of sick chil- At last, we get to a gate. More dithering, . drJen were frightened. A severely injured pas plus extensive finger-pointing. Somebody from senger ran low on pain medicine. the Agriculture Department threatens the pilot - Nobody involved could do the humane, com with a fine if anybody gets off. A woman bolts mon sense thing: Get the passengers off to a out the door sobbing, "I'm not going back on Secure place where they could go to the bath that plane." room and call anxious families. Finally at 2 a.m. the pilot announces the ;' Not Allegro Air, the carrier. Not Northwest weather has cleared and he intends to proceed Airlines, the ground service provider. Not the to Detroit. Ten passengers leave. The rest of us P.S, Customs Service nor the U.S. Immigration take off at 2:34 p.m. No apology from Allegro. 'and Naturalization Service nor the U. S. To detain against their will 167 American cit Department of Agriculture, the responsible fed- izens for six hours on an aircraft with no food eralagencies. Not the Cincinnati International and water, inadequate toilets, sick kids and Airport Police. increasingly hysterical passengers is shameful ; Here's what happened. and unnecessary. ' ; I bought round-trip tickets - Detroit, Caicos Who's responsible? Jack Miles, Allegro's vice islands and back - through Travel Charter of president for U.S. operations, blamed the feds: Troy. Travel Charter contracted with Allegro "People were told they couldn't get off the plane. Itor(owned by a Mexican company) for the air Whose responsibility is that?" John Shay, port plane and crew. director for the U. S. Customs Service, blamed •/' On Jan. 4, Allegro flight 492 left the islands Allegro: "They went to Cincinnati knowing full "it 5 p.m., bound for Detroit. At 7:45 p.m., the well there was nobody around to clear the pas *rew announced the Detroit airport was closed sengers or service the plane." ^ue to weather" and that the flight was being When I suggested a conference call to sort out giverted to Cincinnati. the contradictory stories, Miles refused. . ; We arrived in Cincinnati at 8:16 p.m., parked How to prevent a repetition? Put passengers In an isolated part of the tarmac and later first, jurisdiction and regulations second. Wrd over the PA system: (1) The weather is The U. S. government and the airline indus Itfll bad in Detroit; (2) we cannot not leave the try should negotiate an emergency procedure to Aircraft until "customs" clears us; (3) customs get passengers off a plane and into a secure -and immigration authorities are unavailable; area. Designate a central authority to make [(4) the delay'might be up to five hours. decisions, reachable by a 1-800 number. *-' By 11 p.m., passengers were, well, restive. I Empower local police to take charge of interna Twrowed a cell phone from another passenger tional passengers. Share costs. arid called Gene Clabes, publisher of this com- It's better than what happened Jan. 4. jpany'a newspapors in northern Kentucky, Phil Power is chairman ofHomeTown Com .where Cincinnati International Airport is locat munications Network Inc., the company that ed.. "Can't you do something? People are get- owns this newspaper. He welcomes your com Jini| mighty uncomfortable." ments, either by voice mail at (734) 9532047, 'iUtm Airport. Police cars arrived along with Ext. 1880, or by e-mail at ppoiver®oeonline.com - --1^ WH*PPP *lW+»^4^^UVy-,V^-'-,r „yj Ji~JZ7S, 7m7Z7ZT~-\ BiO*U4MI,W,fiD The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 16; 1998 • • • (, CLASS REUNIONS As space permits^ the Observer 48076, or call (248) 358-5236, OAKPARK & Eccentric Newspapers print, (313)526-8667, (313)839-9858 Classes of 1957-59 'jSxm without charge, announcements or(313)372-3159 Is planning a reunion for of class reunions. Send the November. < PfTROIT PIRSHiNQ 1«) "information' £6: Reunions; Classes of 1949-53 (248) 559,1746 or {248) 354-0092 aSAMSMlM Observer & Eccentric Newspar Are planning a reunion. PLYMOUTH CANTON/SALIM , 7¾ pers, 36251 Schooicraft, Livo (248)471-5609 or P.O. Box 530- Classes of 1988 \ v A VHB CORPORATION PRODUCTION nia48150] Please include the 244, Livonia 481534244 . A joint reunion is planned for date of the reunion and the first January-June classes of 1952 June 20. "0 and last name of at least one A fall reunion is being planned CEP Class of 88, P.O. Box 5366, w contact person, and a tele (248)623-2454,)(810) 771-9810 Plymouth 48170 phone number. or (810)9794594 ST;ALPHONSUS BILixVILUB DETROIT SOUTHEASTERN Clas8ofl958 ; •! C&ssrof 1988 60th anniversary A reunion is being planned.. A reunion is planned for Sept. May 30 at the Somerset Inn, <513) 878-7483 or (?34) 455-1277 19. .. Troy. Cost is $50 per-person (800)677-7800 with checks payable to Audrey ST.HEDWWHI0H Class of 1958 . BLOOMF1ELD HILLS LAHSER (Laird) Poole, 1640 Oxford Road, PI Classofl987 . ^v GrossePointe Woods 48236. Is planning a reunion. March 21 at Doubletree Guest.-: ((248) 879:9779,(313) 884-2462 (734)953-l6llV: Suites, SouthfielaV '•' .'•''• '>' : or (248) 546-3500 M > STERLING HEIGHTS (*y (248) 360-7004, press 2 :; DETROIT WESTERN Class of 1978 Glass of 1978 Class of 1949 July 25 at Ginb's Surf Ris- fjFill in the names Aug. 1 at Somerset Inn, Troy. -. Js planning a reunion. : torarite, Harrison Township. I of your favorite (248)366-9493, press 3.... \ (313)274-3214 (248) 360-7004, press 6 Don't forget I Sesame Street Live ; STERLING HEIGHTS STEVENSON CHERRY HILL FARMINQTON HARRISON the Book Class of 1983 /V I Class of1988, ; Classof 1988- i Muppets. All the Swap! Reunion and alumni fahiily pic A reunion is planned for July at Is planning a reunion, i clues are found in 6 p.m./ nic is planned for August. ;.. j, the Hawthorne Valley Country (800) 677-7800 ' Uoday's Classified ; (734)729-6783 | Club, Westland, WARREN Thursday, 'section. DETROIT CASS TECH I (248)442-2862^: Cla8Sofl978 January 22 Class of 1968 / • , . I QROSSE POINT! SOUTH July 25 at the Fernhill Country at the. Looking for classmates for a ~: '- Class of 1978 •';. Club/ Fox Theatre! reunion. A reunion is plannedfor Aug. 8. (248)644-3545 Pam Yee Gianola, 1243 Smith (800 677-7800 Road, Beulah, Mich., 49617- WARREN WOODS TOWER JA HAZEL PARK Class of 1988 s 9493 or e-mail at mie- / Class of 1978; 'N»- [email protected] Is planning a reunion. Is planning a reunion. (810) 790-4214 or (810)771-7^28 o Class of 198,8 ; , (800)677-7800 Is looking for names and ; WATERFORD KETTERING addresses of classmates. . ;. HIGHLAND PARK Class of 1968 Jan. 21-Feb. 1 at the Fox Theatre (313)896-0736:(313) 859-02611 : Class of 1969 Is planning a reunion. • - ; Tickets on sale now at the Fox Theatre Box Office and ail on(313)882-1632 ••'•]•: ' l8 planning a reunion. (248) 628-3920,(248)681-1768 " Class of 1978 (313)864-5943,(313) 583-5418 or (248) 623-6057 h: o ; r TicketMaster locations or charge by phone (248) 433 1515 6r (313) 867-3201 r Is planning a reunion. WAYNE MEMORIAL --(248) 442-9320, byfax at (248). Class of 1978 H«r«'ft how to enter: Is planning a reunion for July. Class of 1983 1.. Complete the crossword puzzle. Sesame Street Live Contest 442-8830 or Sharon Law- »••., 2. Wirite your name, age and address on the entry i Fax info to C. Jones (313) 836- Sept. 26 at the Roma Banquet : Williamson, 28479 W. Seven < . blahk and mail the crossword puzzle and the entry Mile Road, Livonia 48162 5302 or write to HPCHS reunion Center, Garden City. Name:. (248) 360-7004, press 1 blank to: 1-2-3 Imagine, c/o Observer fir DETROIT KETTERING committee, do P.O. Box 760484 Cccentric; 36251 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, Ml Address:. Lathrup Village, Ml 48076. YPSUANTI 43150. Class of 1978 City:_ Is planning a reunion. MADISON Classofl988 . 3.,Oflry one entry per child. 4.15 winners will be selected at random and each Class of 1948 Aug. 8 at Doubletree Guest State:. Zip:. Send name, address and tele winner will receive four free tickets to SESAME Is planning a reunion. Suites, Southfield. phone number to Chrystal Esaw, STREET UVE's production of 1-2-3 Imagine when Day Phone:. 27930 Berkshire Dr., South field (248) 548-5470 or (810) 264-9191 (248) 366-9492, press 1 it appears at the Fox Tneatre at7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22,1998. Plus: four lucky winners will Age: be selected to go backstage to meet one of the Sesame Street Live Muppet Characters! Hospice to offer grief recovery series Send entry to: 5. AJI entries must be received by 12 noon Friday, Hospice of Washtenaw will helping survivors adapt to their anger, guilt and loneliness. January 16,1998. Sesame Street Live Contest offer a five-week grief recovery grief and to gain and develop Participants should wait at 6. 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She's coming home from work one night, gets off 1-275 at Religion and weight loss doesn't seem like a logical partnership, but Ann Arbor Road and ends up coasting ••^^5jsp> into a Shell station. Steam's spewing that union is helping hundreds of put of the radiator. Bad water pump. local people lose weight Among other things. Thanks to the Bible-based Weight: I don't know where I was at the Down Workshop* Liz Cross of Yp'si- time, but she called a neighbor to pick lanti and Don Siebel of Plymouth rewfmwawxvg*^"'*^ her up and drive her home. For the have lost more than 100 pounds by next month, I drive her to work - on attending the workshops at Geneva the east side of Detroit - put in my Presbyterian Church in Canton. a^lVj.vV-..- time at Wayne State, then pick her up JSleanor, a Livonia resident who around 6 or so and we do the com refused to give her last name, was mute back to Canton. Thirty-seven able to stop taking the medication miles. One way. Glynase for diabetes .after she So in January, after making it slimmed down, ' .\. •-^•'VMH.'I through the holidays, we do some "I think it's really the Lord within serious car shopping. you that allows you to stay with.it," •. *'\. \ « »; Well, yeah, we have a trade-in, I Siebel said. "He's changing your tell the salesman, only it's not here. heart. Your relationship with Jesus It's, uh, sort of parked at a service is changing. All of that weight loss is station down the road. He's under just an outward sign of that change." standing. We drive to the station, he The Franklin, Tenn;-based Weigh looks the car over, makes an offer and Down Workshop, founded by regis we go back to the showroom and close tered dietitian Gwen Shamblin, is a Burl Pact© si BILL BUSIER the deal. New car will be ready the nondenominational Christian-based Weighty commitment: Participants in the Weight Down Workshop at Geneva Presbyterian next day. weight loss program. Through a series of 12 specially designed class Church in Canton listen to group leader Peggy Schneider who lost 27 pounds and became "obe The Feminist drops me off at the dient" to God with the help of the program: station to pick up the "trade-in." It's es, videos, audio cassette tapes, covered with and surrounded by workbooks and Bible lessons, partici snow. And it won't start. One of the pants learn to exchange their desire Since Shamblin started her first "Feasting on the Will of the Father," a people lose weight, station mechanics gives me a jump for food for a desire for God's word. support group m 1986 in a Memphis testimony/travel diary and four sup-; "She teaches us to trust the body start and we genfrruhning. But as *A lot of people think it's about say strip mall, more than 260,000 people plementary audiotapes. The third ses that God gave us to control what you I'm pulling out of the snow bank, it ing "Defer God, please don't make me have participated in the program. sion is free unless the participant need to eat to be.the weight you need stalls. eat: another piece'; it's not that it at Locally, there are about 16-20 work wants to purchase another workbook to be,* McBain said. The majority of Another jump start and I manage all. I just eat less and pray more," shops in Farmington Hills, Redford, and tape. _.•/' us don't eaV because we're physically to keep it running. It's spewing steam explained Beth McBain, a Canton res Livonia, Canton, Plymouth tmd West- Those^^interested ^participating in hungry. We eat because it's noon, and the temperature gauge is in the ident! and Workshop alumna who now land churches and homes,:. ; the program must join by the second because we're bored, or because it's red zone, but I make it to the dealer leads a group at St. Matthew's United. ;• The cost of the program is $103 for : meeting of each session. there. She teaches us to get back in ship and park it on the front lot. We Methodist Church in Livonia. "It's all the first session. The price includes touch with our physical hunger * about getting to know your body and the audio tapes, the "Rising Above the Regain control Using her Southern drawl and her sign the papers and The Feminist 0 gets in her new car and pulls away getting to know your God, so you Magnetic Pull of the Refrigerator Shamblin, who authored the book acute sense'of humor, Shamblin from the dealership. In the middle of know how to feel physically fulfilled, workbook and the 12 11/2-hour class The Weigh Down Diet" (Doubleday), begins by telling workshop partici- . a snowstorm. emotionally fulfilled and spiritually es. The next 12 weeks is $55 and uses behavior modification, biofeed The last thing we saw was a tow fulfilled." » includes an additional package, back, psychology and religion to help Please see WEIGHT LOSS, B2 truck dragging our "trade-in" to the back lot. And it looked like the sales manager was shaking his finger at our, salesman. I don't know what that was. about. to a January 1986. My left leg is in a cast from toe to hip. I slipped on the there are more than 180 churches workshop is at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays It offers two groups-9^0:30 a.m. • awassee, Farmington. New session last step leading to the family room In suburban Detroit offering the beginning Feb. 7. Call the center at : Tuesdays (group began Jan. 13) and Is meeting at 7 p.m. Mondays begin and shattered an ankle. And my six- Weigh Down Workshop. Participants (734)326-7780. ' 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays (group began ning Feb. 2. Call JudieBurrell at • year-old hatchback is acting funny. must Join within the first two weeks • Ward Presbyterian Church, Jan. 8). Those wishing to join the (734) 422-4829 or the church at Shaking and shimmying when I drive of.the 12-week sessions. 17000 Farmingtdn Road, Livonia.the Thursday night group must attend the (248)4740350. it, which is a good trick anyway since Offering the Weigh Down Work orientatlpn is 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, Jan.. 15 meeting.. Those wishing to • Grace Chapel, 27996 Halsted it's a stick shift and my cast-bound shops locally are: , In rooms B2 and B4. Call the church join the Tuesday group must attend Road, Farmington Hills. Call Char leg doesn't work the clutch very well. . • Geneva Presbyterian Church, at (734) 422-1150. .'.' Jan. 20. Call Judi Hicks at (734) 397- Schwedland at (248) 855-1264 or We do some serious car shopping. 5835 N. Sheldon Road, Canton, Its • St. Matthew's United Methodist 0313. •-..;•, thechurch at (248)4884)151. We decide to look, just for the heck next session begins In April. Call Jen Church, 30900 Six Mile Road, Livo-.. • Sybiile Vought offers a home . • First Baptist Church, 217 N. of it, at the hew minivans. The hatch nifer Smith, (734) 416-9280, or the nla, the group meets at 7 p.m. Mon study In Plymouth. For more informa WlngSt, Northvlile. It offers two back is really quivering as we pull church at (734) 459-0013. days, Jan. 19-April 6. Call Beth tion, call (734) 45S0076 groups. Call Debbie Millner at (248) into the parking lot. • St. Michael Lutheran Church, McBain at (734) 495-0342. • Covenant Community Church, 476-8846 for the group that meets "You have to have a new car," The 7000 N. Sheldon, Canton. A new ses ; • Church of Christ, 9301 Sheldon 25800 Student (off Beech Daly, north on Mondays, or Keith.Bushey at Feminist says. "You like the van? sion begins In the spring. Call Irene Road, Plymouth Township. Call the of Five Mile), Redford. A new group is (313) 255-3201 for the group that Let's just do it." Akersat (734) 455-4431. v church at (73'4) 453-7630. forming at the church. Call the meets on Sundays. ^ " "It's too expensive. We can't afford • Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 • Agape Christian Center, 41550 church at (313) 535-3100. • parksldeChurcriiof Christ, •it." ,•;•.• Joy Road, Canton. New sessions • Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, its first • Christ Lutheran Church, 14350 17200 W. Outer Dr., Bearborn "You have to have a new car. You begin In the spring. Call the church at session is scheduled for the spring. Wormer, Redford. Call Roberta Miller Heights, Is beginning a new session, can't drive that thing you have now. (734)45^0022. Call Carol Barton at (734) 425^1233. at (313) 531-6807 or the church at lead by Redford Township resident It's dangerous." • Trl-City Christian Center's Fan^Hy • Risen Christ Lutheran Church, (313)534-3462. Elaine May, In March. Call the church It's shaking and wobbling even Impact Office in Wayne. The next 46250W. Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth. • First Baptist Church, 33400 Shi at (313) 278-8120, worse when we drive to the dealer ship the next day. But it makes it. We pull out of the lot in the new minivan in the middle of a snowstorm. January 1990. "Your son just totaled my carl' It'» The Feminist on the phone. DAR - Belonging is a matter of relativity "Heu>/Wr "He went up to the store for me, BY KlMBERLY A. MORTSON knew existed thanks to the research she's done local-. and on the way home some guy ran a STAFF WRITER ly and in Washington, D.C., where the DAR has a' red light and plowed into him. My Doris Richards of Plymouth Township is the library in Constitution Hall. car's totaiedl* "I've been able to go out and find other people," The son is OK. But the'84 sedan descendant of William Prout, a soldier of the Ameri r with the 100,000 miles on it - which can Revolution. said Richards. "It's a fun hobby especially when you had been in perfect condition a few It's his allegiance to the war that made it possible start searching the women's lines. "I met a third of minutes earlier - is a total wreck. It's for her to be a member of the Daughters of the Amer cousin of mine I never knew I had. And I know mV ican Revolution, a patriotic society of descendants of mother didn't know she had a second cousin living ifi [ time to do some serious car shopping, f We find her a car, a compact, not a veterans who fought in the war between 1775 and Pontiac, Michigan. ; full-size sedan, that she likes and we 1783. "We've become good acquaintances and enjoy each can afford. But the dealer is way over Although Prout didn't die on the battlefield, but on others company." on Detroit's east side. We close the a ship on the Hudson River, Richards is eligible for deal, I drive her to the dealership and membership in the Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter of Common interests about 5 in the afternoon she pulls out the DAR because of Prout's role as on active Ameri The Daughters of the American Revolution is a in her brand new car to make the 40- can patriot. national society of women, eligible by reason of birth, mile commute back to Canton, It's Richards, who has held a longtime interest in whose descendants were recognized patriots as mem snowing. genealogy, has had much success investigating the bers gf the military or "rendered material aid" to the January 1998. The '86 minivan is roots of her family tree, tracing a 1620 Mayflower cause. still chugging along, with 104,000 BTAfT PHOTO BT EUUBITfl CAHNtOfB passenger, Steven Hopkins, to be an ancestor of her "There's a great sense of pride among DAR mem miles on it. The automatic choke is a Historically patriotic: Local members of the mother's lineage. bers," said Pat Keyes of Northville, a 10-year DAR little f\inky, but if I let it warm up for DAR's Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter At the age of 76, the Plymouth grandmother says it isn't the distinction of being a DAR member that member. "I'm very patriotic and proud to be a daugh 10 minutes, it runs fine, The sliding include Jacqueline Gohterman (from left) ter." •'.-•'';' !•• •ide door doesn't slide any more and makes her affiliation worthwhile, but the cama and her mother Laura Merwin, current raderie of other members she's come to enjoy over the Keyes established her kinship with American Rev-;' chapter president, and Doris Richards. last 18 years. olutionary soldier Pvt. Seth Sears of Long Island,,; i She's also befriended several relatives she never Please see DAR, B2 * » .¾ ~» •*-.<»•. «»»«». i»'..»»• * > >i -»> ii i^•* I up* m iini lM»liM M. ».-—-»- •n ;>. 7^ ..-4.^, ....-4 • .*—- IrfhM. -WM#M««H>|«MH '*&*) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M^_±^^^ V -v 1 sa(Wttc) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 Weight loss from page Bl pants not to eat until they are related messages. Weigh Down participants, had you focus on the Lord," Siebel Matthew's wanted to know, how to feel bad about, it was all physically hungry. "I learned things about God tried most of the commercial •added.:-; '.'/..•/•.. they could participate in the worth it," she said. ,'•/•>. ,;?The idea, is to let food get to and the Bible that I never diets. ••". :';.•] After reading about the diet in, Weigh Down Workshop. The for Schneider, who lost 27 pounds, your stomach before your mbiith knew," Cross said. "It inspired "With Weight Watchers, you^ a magazine, McBain inquired mer Livortia resident now leads explained that if it wasn't foir the has gobbled much more of it," me to go back and read the Old focus on food ... You weigh food, about it at her church, St. a group at the church.' workshop, she wouldn't have McBain said. Testament." you count food. Here you can eat Matthew's in Livonia. The More than 100 pounds later, been as "obedient" to God. ' church wasn't offering it, so she Ctoss said that attending the "We turn our lives over to Qod,: ShambUn suggests going with ' Peggy Schneider, a group lead anything you want to eat when in all areas, not just food. I out food for as long as possible, er at Geneva Presbyterian you're hungry. You just stop attended sessions at Canton workshop, studying the work so participants can feel "real added: "The Bible is the only when you're full," said McBain, Community and Geneva Presby book and eating less was worth turned my job over to Ctod and self-help book I need." who went from a size 18 to a size terian churches.; the time. my children over to God. I want hunger," and eating only half of God's will for the rest of my life.* a portion. A self-described "career 8. Ten months and 50 pounds "Once I cut that first piece of The program continues with dieter," McBain, like most of the "You don't focus on the food, later, her friends at St. chocolate cake.that I didn't have -lessons on digestion, "How the Thin Eater Stops," metabolism, other diets and "how man-made from page Bl rules do not lead to freedom" and DAR staying focused on the diet after N.Y., through a line on her Cochrane . - of 39-year-old daughter, Jacqueline bers enjoy the charitable aspect nent information, such as birth, the 12 weeks, father's side. Plymouth/Northville, where Gonterman of Livonia. of the DAR whose benefactors death and marriage dates by The audio and videotapes,as Throughout the United States women 18 years of age and older Gontermari was an Outstand include local veterans and needy using certificates, local records, well as the workbooks suggest there are several hundred chap gather for social, educational ing Junior in 1993 and competed children of the Appalachian census and family papers," said passages in the Bible that offer ters, similar to the Sara]} Ann and fund-raising causes on a for the Junior title at the state, Mountains region. Richards. "But our files can be month-to-month basis. regional and national level The DAR means meeting very very helpful when it comes to Laura Merwin, Cochrane where ahe: was voted first lovely people and it's a way for a tracing former members of the WAYNEWESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Chapter president and DAR National Junior in Washington, lot of us to get out and enjoy the DAR who have already proven WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN member since 1959, was initially D.C. "";•;, . •. * community, new friends and to their heritage." NOTICE OF LAST PAY OF REGISTRATION a member of the Children of the "I have remained active in the contribute time to worthwhile Between Merwin and her hus American Revolution* in the chapter because of my involve projects," said Merwin. band, an active member of the A Special School Election has been called to bQ held in said School District 1930s, due in part to her grand ment within the community and Both DAR members said chap Sons of the American Revolu on the 17th day of February, 1998, for the purpose of voting on the mother's membership in the Ft. my interest in genealogy," said ters make it somewhat easier for tion, they have established 11 following proposition: Pontchartrain Chapter of the - Merwin. "Although not all of our potential members to prove their descendants of the American BOND PROPOSITION DAR in Detroit. members continue to research eligibility by affording them the Revolution: Shall the Wayne-Westland Community Schools, Wayne County, opportunity to work with a DAR "Some have found more than • Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Eight Over the past 38 years, Mer-. their family, histories once Million Three. Hundred Thousand an ;• f J ,* :•' . W^got-'easi^r,.. r the SaintJoseph> Mercy HeatthLine t The Saint Joseph Mercy HealthLineis your one-call connection to: Physician Referral The HealthLine coordinators will help you find doctors and other health care professionals (such as certified nurse midwives) near your home or office. Classes & Events Get the latest information on hundreds of classes, seminars and special events, and take advantage of convenient registration by phone. 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Invitations have been sent As the president of the Wayne that means just as much," have to take responsibility for to Civitan clubs throughout the; Civitans, Rose Mary Miller gets The club will bring representa forthaklda/ the children, they're our future." states, neighboring school 4U»i to designate one project as the tives of S.M.I.L.E., G.R.O. and The discussions will be fol tricts and city officials and*? President's Project. She spent Hear My Voice together on Rose Mary Miller lowed by a question-arid-answer "everybody from the governor'on the entire year as president-elect Wednesday, Jan. 21, to educate ^__ -Wayne Civitans period, which Miller anticipates down," she said. deciding what it would be and the public about the work being will take up most of the seminar. "I hope it's packed," Miller- picked an issue near and dear to done. The organizations also will said. "If I have to talk to people ' her heart - children. The seminar will be 7-9 p.m. without the need of "doing bat sent G.R.O., which provides help have fliers available and repre in the parking lot, I will." Named C.A.R.E. (Civitans at UAW Local 900 Hail, 38200 tle* and support for grandchildren sentatives from Wayne-West» The club hopes to have an idea Advocating Resources for Every Michigan Ave., south of New- The program is available in and grandparents, advocating on land Community Schools' Family of how may people will be one), the project actually con burgh Road, Wayne. It will fea every county in Michigan. It is behalf of their rights. Resource Center and UAW will attending and is asking interest tains three projects that deal ture brief presentations by mandatory in Oakland County Joining in the Hear My Voice be on hand to discuss services ed people to call Miller at (734) with children - S.M.I.L.E. (Start S.M.I.L.E. and G.R,Q. and a and some families in the divorce panel discussion will be Anne available to families and chil 695-6558 or write her at 34325. Making It Livable for Everyone), brief panel discussion by Hear process are referred to it in Row and Robby DeBoer, the dren. Steliwagen, Wayne 48184, by G.R.O. (Grandparents' Rights My Voice. The special guest will Wayne County, according to organization's president and vice The Civitans have offered a Monday, Jan. 19. Organization) and Hear My be JanDeBoer. Miller. president respectively. program on S.M.I.L.E. for Par "This is not a normal project Voice. On hand will be Edward Sos- "If you can get through a The group promotes the right enting Day through the Wayne- for the Wayne Civitans, but it "It took me two years to learn nick and Richard Victor, who co^ divorce without tearing the kids of all children to have a safe, Westland schools, but this is the has been a dream of mine for a. about these groups with what we founded S.M.I.L.E., which pro apart from end to end, then it's permanent family and works to first time the group has tackled long time," said Miller. "If out of went through with my grand vides a positive approach to help good for the kids," she added. protect children who are harmed a seminar. the whole seminar we help one .. daughter," said Miller. "They adults and children through the As its founder and executive or abused. Miller is hoping for an over child, 111 be thrilled." • process of divorce and separation director, Victor also will repre These projects are working to flow crowd, but/will be pleased if ENGAGEMENTS Beardsley-Krantz Luckey-Gagnon Bedard-Mallon Ken and Mary Beardsley of Robert and Carrie Luckey of Judith A. Bedard of Livonia Canton announce the engage Milford announce the engage and Ernest J. Bedard of Redford ment of their daughter, Kimber- ment of their daughter, Kristin announce the engagement of ly Ann, to Charles Lawrence Edith, to Andrew James their daughter, Danielle Louise, Krantz, the son of Robert and Gagnon of Westland, the son of to Robert Francis Mallon, the Judy Krantz, also of Canton, Judy Gagnon of Westland and son of Francis and Claudia MaU and the late Judith Krantz. Joe Gagnon of Northville. Ion of Livonia. The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride-to-be received her of Eastern Michigan University. of Oakland University. She is bachelor's degree from Michigan She is currently teaching sev employed as a parole agent with State University and her mas enth and eighth grade at the Michigan Department of ter's degree from Wayne State Bethany Baptist School in Corrections. University. She is employed by Detroit. Her fiance is a graduate of the Wayne County Family Inde Her fiance also is a graduate Livonia Franklin High School. pendence Agency. of Eastern Michigan University. He works at Carmack Appli Her fiance earned a bachelor He is a lumber broker for Tim ance, a family-owned business, of science degree in aeronautical ber Products in Farmingtbn in Garden City. engineering from Embry-Riddle Hills. A March wedding is planned Aeronautical University. He is employed as an aluminum appli A May wedding is planned at A May wedding is planned at at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Newburg Church in the St. Thomas A'Becket Church in in Farmington. cations engineer with Alumax Mill Products in Farmington Greemead Historical Village in Canton. Livonia. Celeski-Duke Hills. Kurgan-Phillips Arnold and Robbie Celeski of Odom-Loiselle Diane Kurgan of Garden City Westland announce the engage announces the engagement of ment of their daughter, Kristie Nancy and Howard Odom of her daughter, Sharon Marie, to Lynette, to Donald Wesley Duke Northville announce the engage Timothy G. Phillips, the son of Jr., the son of Donald W. Duke of ment of their daughter, Jimmy and Geraldine Phillips, Plymouth and Sharon Sartorius Stephanie, to Jason LoiseUe, the also of Garden City. of Westland. son of Ron and Fran Loiselle of The bride-to-be is a 1989 grad The bride-to-be is a 1992 grad Plymouth. uate of Garden City High School. uate of Livonia Franklin High She is attending the University School. She is employed as a The bride-to-be is a 1992 grad of Michigan where she is pursu flight attendant by Northwest uate of Eastern Michigan Uni ing a degree in gerontology. Airlink Airlines. versity. She is a junior high Her fiance is employed by Her fiance is also a 1992 grad school science teacher for the Benchmark Management Corp. uate of Livonia Franklin High Wayne-Westland Community aB a maintenance technician. School. He is employed as a Schools. A wedding is planned for Feb. machinist at Fluid Automation Her fiance is a graduate of the 14 at St. Dunstan's Catholic in Livonia. University of Michigan-Dear A July wedding is planned at Church in Garden City. A May wedding is planned at born. He is employed by the Solid Rock Bible Church in Divine Child Catholic Church in Schmaltz & Company, P.C. Plymouth. '*' Dearborn Heights. State museum to house AAUW Banquet rachitics anniversary quilt ^•4jJW...... U A quilt created during 1997 by "CaltutdUaH l\i the American Association of Uni oom 25 JTS. eiperienee in wedding flowers and "Adjacent To Laurel Chapel" • reception decor. Silk & fresh designs 6&£/$X versity Women of Michigan has Attmelnx Facilities For Your lUading! Reasonable prices. & permanent home. 39100 Schoolcraft Rd. 734-455-4428 tScautiful floTcrs at Made as part of the AAUW's Livonia 313464-0500 (Sue) ShoriBalos Canton [node fate price* »75th anniversary celebration, bridal (lowers, centerpiece* the quilt is now housed at the WARREN VALLEY BANQUET CENTER Michigan Historical Museum, DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT FOOD AND PERSONAL SERVICE Party Blo&soms 717 W. Allegan, Lansing. While ( Vf PI (( IS HP MWIY LANDSCAPED plans for exhibiting the quilt }\5c* Vx\J*3fd 3\\A,?* • IVrr^o GCUCCCPSl have yet to be finalized, it can be N 248»e44»44li viewed by visitors, if requested S.AII (-U-K }(< in advance. 26116 VJ. WAREN ft BEECH DALV All 54 AAUW branches from (313)7300100 Salons across the state designed and then hand-stitched squares for Balloons lln vilalion?* the quilt. The squares were sewn Aleatha J's Salonn together in alphabetical order 4L-H.K~* [*,:""w^v j\ Full Sert ice Salon from left to right, with the Adri & *?•> & •*?> £5 *?» # 34¾ Five Points Dr. • Auburn Hills an AAUW in the upper left cor ffiSfHTclj: V'tli'jn BhJ..A.Tti;fw 0.1., Jg LyixJaiMarvHoM-^ ner and the Wyandotte/Downriv- 34¾ Wedding Party er AAUW in the bottom right • Hair • Makeup* Naits BALLOONS FOR THE HOLLY-DAYS • Trc-Wedding Day Consultation corner. /0¾ diicounl icith ad Some squares contain portraits We will make your event Beautiful alu|aiion5 Gift C The efforts of more than 100 volunteers at Community Hos* f, • pice and Home Care Services I. ! raised more than $10,000 for the eighth annual Tree of Memories fund raiser, held at Wonderland Mall in Livonia during the holi day season. w Volunteers created the angel ornaments, stuffed mailers, delivered flyers, and were pre sent at the tree for many hours to accept donations from mall patrons. .',' "Our volunteers are very spe- cial," said Maureen Butrico, CHHGS executive director^ They are a constant inspiration to all of us daily as they assist with any activity and fill our requests for help." With the number of CHHCS volunteers increasing, the agen cy is again offering its volunteer training program, beginning in February. The program will be offered free of charge to community members and runs for eight weeks. Classes will meet from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning Feb. 18. The program includes an introduction to the concept of hospice; effective communication skills, spiritual aspects of care, bereavement and grief and fami ly dynamics. There also will be guest speakers and group activi ties. ' "The eight-week program not only provides extensive knowl edge for future volunteer assign ments, it also evokes a new sense of self-awareness within each participant," said Laurie Behling, director of volunteer services. "The skills learned in the program are applicable to both hospice and life in general. At work: Jan Beatty(left) and Pat McCormick, both of "Volunteering is a wonderful 'Westland, were among the volunteers who helped place way to meet others with similar ornaments on Community Hospice and Home Care interests, learn more about your self, and help those right in your Services' Tree of Memories at Wonderland Mali own community." Volunteers are needed to help For more information or to Inc. of Westland and Plymouth with direct patient care and enroll in the volunteer training is committed to providing mean companionship, respite care, program* call Behling at (734) ingful services to the incurably bereavement care, special 522-4244. ill and their families in western events, marketing activities and Founded in 1981, Community Wayne, southern Oakland and office work. Hospice and Home Care Services eastern Washtenaw counties. Xor some families, a healthy baby means taking special care during pregnancy and birth. Our caring physicians and staff can advise you on preconception plan ning, fertility and reproductive medicine. To give your little miracle the best possible start and for the information you need to manage a high- risk pregnancy, we offer genetic counseling and comprehensive testing to help reduce the risks associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, age or multiple births. Oakwood s birthing centers provide you with nigh-tech capabilities but still pay attention to the miracle of birth. You also have the comfort of knowing that our high-risk specialists, neonatologists and neonatal unit are nearby to care for even the tiniest new life. i Protecting and sheltering your child is a matter of instinct and love. Its part of being a parent. We know. Because at Oakwood, we're not just doctors and nurses; we're moms, dads and grandparents too. To make an appointment with an Oakwood doctor and receive your free copy of the book What To Expect When Youre Expecting* call 800-543-WELL. Oakwood *WMc topplm tut. V44 until Afrii 15,199f. A If. ?v.--.'.M: V>: \m ^^^^P^MIW.I iw.nn in mw^ i, I,,,,^,mW, The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY/JANUARY 15,1998 are ctri ^^ericQ^art form BfY CHRISTINA FUOCO another one of my favorites," Sil-' lis quilt. STAFF WRITER ber said of the quilt created "Pretty soon my collection will .There's one important thing to between 1840 and 1850. go to all my kids; air the ones remember when handling Merry Holding another quilt from her they don't want will go to MSU," .Silber's quilts - always wear collection, Silber explained she said. "I'm completely sold on vyhite gloves. , another problematic dye - indigo how they took care of them. They "The oil from your hands blue, which has since been build special huge vaults that; leaves spots and stains the banned by the United States. are acclimated right," "* quilts; it's very bad for antique "It's a rich, royal lovely blue, '.: TheWornen*8 Resource Center's quilts " the prominent quilt show but it's so toxic that people who winter luncheon Beries kicks off curator told an audience at the handled it had a horrendous 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30. The Women's Resource Center lun reaction and some died," said guest speaker will Jennifer Todd, cheon at Schoolcraft College, Silber who has 36 blue and a graduate of Schoolcraft CoUy "And never, never, never keep white quilts in her collection. "I lege's Culinary arts program anpt quilts in plastic bags. The vapor do a lecture on indigo blue dye an experienced cake decorator, found inside of the bags creates and it reads like a dime novel. who will tell participants every? mildew." Still to this day, it's filled with thing they ever wanted to know ! Silber suggests putting the romance and mystery. Many about chocolate. quilts in pillow cases and "try books have been written about Upcoming programs include riot to launder the quilts too ^--- . ., • vA-K^'. • Kathleen Wider, author of "The The optimum1 number of Bodily Nature of Consciousness: much." Sartre and Contemporary Philos? , During her hour lecture, Silber stitches per inch is 18. Siiber's r ophy of Mind," on Feb. 20 and showed off about a dozen quilts tulip quilt has 20. ^ ' There's something.about our Minnie Adams who will talk from her collection which spans about Elderhostels, a non-profit more than 100 years. ancestors that is so admirable," she said. "American patchwork educational organization for She purchased a marriage older adults, on April 17. cfUilt, circa 1850s, for $25. It is quilts is one of two Americah art forms. The other one is jazz" Tickets/or the individual lun flow worth approximately cheons are $14 per person. For STAFF l»HOTO BT JDt JAODFSLD,' $1,800. Quilts have declined irk quali ty, however, she said; Silber more information, call the center Bit of history: Elaine Tomalty of the Women'sResource Center helps Merry Silber The green dye found on quilts at (734) 462-4443. like this one was very problem recalled one story about a friend display one of the several quilts in her collection, which spans more than 100 years. atic before the industrial revolu who bought a quilt at a store and tion; it faded," said Silber who "the workmanship was so dread vy-as introduced to quilting by her ful that after the first washing it • • • • • « • • • daughter. fell apart." •* She held the quilt up to the Her collection has been shown light to show listeners another throughout the area. The Detroit OUT OF THIV effect of the pre-industrial revo Institute of Arts has housed 20 lution era. of them, while Michigan State \ "If you hold it up to the light, University has held 36. you can see the cotton seeds "Michigan State University because it was made before the has the best textile conservatory cotton gin.was invented," she in the country," she said; "In the said. New York Times, there was a • Silber's second oldest quilt is feature article about the director from 1813 and boasts a desert of the Michigan State University s'tar pattern. It was all hand museum who has a huge show in Area's Largest TV SCREENS • BILLIARDS • DARTS pieced and backed, in part, with New York of Native American HAW HOU"R * WEEKEND DANCE CLUB ^ ribbon. quilts, so I feel very au courant." tyWXltO ' andlcc; TANGERINE ROOM OF BEAUTY PASTIES • SUBS • SALADS • BURGERS I 99s' lunch features 38119 Ann Arbor Road (Across The Street From Stan's Market) LIVONIA • 464-3300 BUY 1 PASTY. 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RELIGION CALENDAR IT Listings for the Religion Calen Mile Road between Beech Daly dar should be submitted in Writ and Telegraph roads. The charge ing no later than noon Friday for will be $8, including refresh i:the next Thursday's Issue. They "SmUie Barnes to speak at Spring Break ments. For more information, can be mailed to Sue Mason at call Rose at (734) 464-3325. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia The group also meets on Sun-* 48150, or by fax at (734) 591- ""« $wjistr*t__ ia being accept* cerns of women. with more than one million to 4 pj_. It co*U $25 per per* days for breakfast and Mass -> J0\ 7279. For more Information, call •d for Udi«*' Spring Break at Baaed on her popular book of copies sold son, including lunch. a.m. at the Bedford Inn; Five v (734)953-2131. Memorial Church of Chriat in the frame name, she will give She baa appeared on nation To register or for more infor Mile Road west of Beech Daly practical tips on time manage al television and radio pro mation, call the church at (734) ; NfWBUMNMHTOtn Uvonia on Saturday, March 7. Road, Redford, and at 11:15 am; Author and speaker Emilie ment, home organization, set grams, such aa the "700 Club," 4«4-«722. Newburg United Methodist at St. Aldan's Church, Farming- Barnes will be the featured ting priorities and creative hos Trinity Broadcasting Network, Memorial Church of Christ is ton Road north of Six Mile Road, Church will present its eight- speaker and .will present the pitality. "Focus on Family" and "The at 35475 Five Mile Road, week Newburg Night Out pro- Livonia ' - call Val at (734) 729-.;,¾ seminar, "More Hours in My Barnes has written 22 books Home Show." between Levan and Farming- i: •wgm 6:30-8 p.m. Thurtdays, 1974'- for coffee and conyersa- f; Pay," tailored to meet the con and co-authored six cookbook*, , The seminar will, run 9 a.m. ton roads, Livonia. tion at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at ^¾¾ SSeginning Jan. 15, at the church, - . * . ) , 36600 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Archie's Restaurant,/Plymouth'"* ^ £ jfcn inexpensive dinner will be Road east of Merriman, Livonia; :£1 [available 6:30-6:30 p.m.; fol- 0323. / CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TEAMKIO Michigan is offering beginning and for pinochle at 7 p.m. every .1 jjffised by classes in "Parents of CHORAL FUTIVAL The radio series, "What is This TeamKid, a unique club which and continuing Tai Chi classes other Friday - call Rose. ^1 Adolescents," an educational The Redfprd Choral festival Christian Science and Who Are blends, activity with interactive 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednes MEW BEAaHIMaiAS •series and discussion group to will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, These Christian Scientists?" is Jearning, dlscipleship and Bible days at Newburg United New Beginnings, a grief sup- ^ [learn specific skills to guide your Jan. 18, at Aldersgate United being broadcast at 1:30 p.m. memory, meets 6:45-8 p.m. Sun Methodist Church, 36500 Ann port group held year-round at St,i iteen successfully into adulthood; Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Sundays of WQBH-AM 1400. days at Merriman Road Baptist Arbor Trail, Livonia. Tai Chi is a Matthew's United Methodist •;'•* '.that the World May Know," a Daly Road, Bedford. The topic will be "Just what is a Church, 2055 Merriman Road, series of gentle turning and Church, 30900 W. Six Mile Road, ; jv$J50 tour of Biblical sites; The Joining the Aldersgate choir Christian Science practitioner?" Garden City. The program is for stretching exercises that have east of Merriman Road, Livonia;]; •'Search for Meaning," exploration will be the choirs of Bedford on Jan. 18, "Christian Science children in grades 1-6 and pro been practiced by the Chinese continues with its monthly' J jof the book, "The Search for Baptist Church, Covenant Com and marriage and family life" on vides practical Biblical answers Bince the 11th century. For more speaker series at 7 p.m. Thurs-: *, •Meaning" and learn how to come munity Church, St. Robert Bel- Jan. 25, "Does Christian Science in a fun and interesting setting. information, call (248) 332-1281. day, Feb. 5, with "The Grief Pro^ do anything about the world's For more information, call the {to'-grips with what it means to be tannine Church, Lola Valley STONE SOUP WEEKEND cess/ presented by the Rev. :; /'jjt !a human being who lives, loves, United Methodist Church and problems?" on Feb. 1, "What church office at (734) 421-0472. Stone Soup, a winter weekend Chuck Sonquist. ' /3 {works, plays, suffers and dies; St. James Presbyterian Church, would a Christian Scientist do if WEMH DOWN WORKSHOP for people of all ages will be held The program is for people suf^j {and"Genesis and the Hidden Each choir will sing individu he were in a serious accident?" Several churches in the area, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, and 9 fering as the result of the death • | Face of God," an exploration of ally and join together in singing on Feb. 8, "Why are you Chris including Canton Township's a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, of a loved one. There are no fees. j the Genesis programs produced the "Hallelujah Chorus" and tian Scientists always talking Geneva Presbyterian and Livo at Newburg United Methodist Anyone may attend any or all > by PBS and led by Bill Moyers in "Blest Are They." The congrega about healing?" on Feb. 15 and nia's St. Matthew's United Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, sessions as they feel the need. ibonjunction with 38 biblical tion also will sing favorite songs. "How do Christian Scientists Methodist churches, are offering Livonia. For more information, call the t authorities. The festival is free of charge. deal with financial concerns?" on the "Weigh Down Workshop," a Designed to bring people church office at (734) 422-6038,^1n J-Running at the same time will Feb. 22. bible-based weight loss program. together for fun, fellowship and Marilyn Wilkinson at (248) 3$0- SUNDAY LEMONS "The Christian Science Sen jbe.drama and choirs for chil- "Your Time, Talent and Trea The workshop includes video education, participants will 7903, or Rosemary Kline at (734) J dieh. There also Will be child tinel-Radio Edition" also can be tapes, audiotapes, group discus gather.in Gutherie Hall Friday 462-3770. »•.•• sure" will be the lesson at 9 a.m. heard at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on '' care for younger children. For and 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at sion and a workbook to use as a evening for singing and games WAAM-AM 1600. The conversa daily journal. The cost of the MARR1A0E SEMINAR i more information, call the Church of Today West in Village On Saturday, there will be a Dr. Duane Cuthbertson will be_J [church at (734) 422-0149. tional program discusses current materials is $104. continental breakfast at 9 a.m., Oaks Elementary School, 23333 public topics as well as shares the special guest speaker at a !|««I MINT Willowbrook, between Haggerty The 12-week session will run followed by the program of marriage enrichment seminar healing through prayer from Mondays, Jan. 19-April 6 at St. exploring who each person is and -"Single Point Ministries's will and Meadowbrook roads, Novi. people all over the world. offered at 6 p.m. Sundays, Feb. t^ave a game night at 7 p.m. Fri- The church also offers youth Matthew's, 30900 W. 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Indeed, adolescence have the potential to become an do eventually leads to the avoid This i8;npt/.tp^.j»y..^jatv^13l'.adpr behavioral, whether at school, ering a confident sense of whot avenue to be explored. ance of pressures and stresses lescents^hb try: drugs'wiil with peers, or'at home. Factors one is and, ultimately, of whol ' is the. training ground for adult which must be faced, if one is to become abusers. Nonetheless, ; life. Foundations are tested, and * Drugs' potential to alter con of significance are: ; one is to become. Resources are! 0 X values are questioned.' Such sciousness/awareness make develop healthier coping and experimentation implies the risk • Changes in behavior - dis available within your communis I challenges are the very essence them fascinating, especially for emotional maturity. In such a of developing serious and long honesty, anger, extreme mood ty. Do not hesitate to reach out.« those teens struggling wjth high way, drugs become the alterna lasting problems. swings, withdrawal and isola • .i, \: . of the inner turmoil so typical of • !..-.\ ! adolescence. er levels of stress. Family dys tive to dealing with change, the In times of crisis, susceptibili tion, lo^s of interest in hobbies pain involved in change and the ty to make the wrong choices ia and other; activities and deterio- Sylvie Bourget, a master's leoeC ; When troubled, youths often function, the wrong friendships, v psychologist, provides outpatient ; become disturbing in their fear of rejection and lack of con fear of the unknown. heightened. Because the teen tating sle^p patterns. fidence in oneself are aU stres In a bad situation, the inabili years aril tumultuous onesiado-' - • • Deteriorating grades and/or therapy as well as crisis assess-• '>• behavior. Some choose to act out merits at Northwestern Comm\u*\ ', and become overtly destructive, sors that can lead to drug use in ty to face the necessary changes lesceflits are less well equipped, attendance At school, I some withdraw. If parents start an attempt to quickly ease grow that would make things better more vulnerable to pressure, and • Physical and mental deterio nity Services, 6012 Merrimarii ; to feel like they are losing sight ing pains. can only make things worse. more "Crisis prone." The danger ration - poor memory, attention Road, Garden City, ;^> ANNIVERSARIES NEW VOICES -T"*« • Allan J. < Bunker and nah Marie Nov. 14 at Oakwood of Taylor announce the birth of Nov, H at $he Birthing Center at Stephanie A. Larsen of Detroit Hospital Annapolis Center- Ryley Noel Dec. 22 at Oakwood Garden-Cfyy Hospital; QyahaV Hendry ; announce the birth of Angelo Wayne. She joins a brother, Hospital Annapolis Center- parents are Elnjer Glenn' arid Ronald a>d Roberta Hendry Rovano Bunker Oct. 30 at the. Tyler Gage. Grandmother is Wayne. She joins a sister, Pat Miller: :ahd Kay Liske arid recently ^le^rfcted their 50th Tiffany Anne. Grandparents are RicK Kurylp; all of Gardfen City, Birthing Center at Garden City Vicky Langer of Westland. n weddmg ariniyersary at a dinner Hospital. He joins a sister, Greg and Kelly Hovermale Gerald and Brenda Salva of arid'Oe.r^jid; & d R6se 'Marie parties with family and friends Amanda, 11, and a brother, of Westland announce the birth Westland, Roger and Betty Rid Liske of Oxford. •-/••. ./ >(, ;' • The couple exchanged vows Brandon, 7. Grandparents are of Jonathan Thomas l^oV. 3 at dle of Taylor and Craig Hirech of Dayidaiid Julie Jones of on Nov. 21) i947ubefore the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bunker of the Birthing Center ai Garden Redford. Pirickney arihounce' the birtr( of Djeiivitt Jonesi in Pleasant Ridge. Redford anc^ Mr. and Mrs. City Hospital. He joins two Scott and Mary Gunn of Julie Paige born Dec;; la at St. TOey rflet.'inVVypolworth's dime Charles Kmet of Dearborn brothers, Steven, 5, and Austin, Livonia announce the birth of Joseph; J^ercy Hospita)' Grtind- siore. She.lsjtKe former Roberta • Heights. 2. Grandparents are Tom and Madelyn Elizabeth Nov. 4 at pai^enif-are Patri^laYParkb of (Ju^^c^^an, Aleica Langer of Wayne Shirley Hovermale of Livonia. the Birthing Center at Garden Liypnii^^Wej^iieai# West-' •:• 'TneyV^'Jkye one daughter, announces the birth of Savan Chris and Jacquelyn Salva City Hospital. She joins a broth land and Carl Jones'of Livonia. taur^ Shapiro of Livonia, and er, Jordan, 2 1/2. Grandparents Jason and JaqkieO'ConneU one grandooh, David. are John and Mary Miller and of C^tonannbuhcethabirth of The^itfji avid Laurel Park Don and Diana Gunn, all of Paige Gwendolyn Nov. 6 at Place walkers and enjoy travel Westland. the Birthing Center at Garden ing with the Livonia Travel INYENTORY Timothy and Tina Kahler of City Hospital. Grandparents are Club. A trip to Scotland is REDUCTION Westland announce the birth of George and Helen Smith of planned. Trevor Samuel Nov. 17 at Oak- Westland and Dave and Shelley SALE wood Hospital Annapolis Center- O'Connell of Brighton. 7STOREWIDE t Wayne. He joins sisters, Tiffany Brian and Lisa Farley of [ SAVINGS i ?/sip Wc$toftwe&, Sr/ic. and Theresa. Grandparents are Plymouth announce the birth of Constable 20 Gifl Ctrtiflcaun .4vallabU Stan and Joan Anderson of Leah Marie Dec. 13 at Oak- Dennis and Florence Consta Hour*: Moru-Frt 10 A.M.-4 P.M.; S«L »-12 Beallsville, Ohio. wood Hospital Annapolis Center- ble of Plymouth celebrated their 130175 Ford Rd. • Garden City • 421-5754^ Efren Ochoa and Angle Wayne. Grandparents are 50th wedding anniversary on 1 ¾ i H*twwnMmicb*llAM«Tlm«n Ao«<» Gilman of Redford announce Edward and Joyce Drew of Gar Dec. 6 with a family dinner and the birth of Migel Ochoa den City and Gerald and Joyce a presentation of home movies Gilman Nov. 6 at the Birthing Farley of Kankakee, HI. from the 1950s. Center at Garden City Hospital. Dan and Kathy Horner of The couple married on Dec. 6, He joins a sister, Mary Jane, 2. Livonia announce the birth of 1947. Originally from Garden Grandparents are Robert and Tyler Joseph Nov. 11 at the City, he was vacationing at his Cindy Gilman of Redford. Birthing Center at Garden City parents' cottage at Leamington, Ronald and Denis* Parko of Hospital. Grandparents are Don Ontario, in 1946. A native of Livonia announce the birth of and Millie Bezenah of Dearborn Canada, her family was sum Rene Lynn April 30 at Provi Heights and Dan and Judy mering there. They met at a dence Hospital in Southfield. Horner of Livonia. Pavilion Dance and were mar Grandparents are Patricia Parko Kevin and Lisa Beyer of ried the following year. of Livonia and Dennis and Livonia announce the birth of They have two children, Steve Dorothy Richard of West Bloom- Matthew Ronald Nov. 20 at and Pattie of Southfield and field. the Birthing Center at Garden Cheryl Rivard of Canton, and Elmer Glenn and Kathie City Hospital. Grandparents are two grandchildren, Laura Marie Miller of Garden City announce Ron and Joan Beyer of Water- and Jonathan Rivard. the birth of Glenn Michael ford Township. grandchildren and eight great! .|. .'• 1.1. i • • •<• •'• • •-., J. .i../, .1..- '...-.<.. , .i.. 1,. Middleton grandchildren. ; '.; John and Elizabeth Middleton He was a tool and die makej Maumee Valley Historical Society of Southfield celebrated their for more than 50 years. She was, 65th wedding anniversary Nov. a full-time homemaker. She also ANTIQUES 24 at an open house, given by cared for three of the grandchil* Dr. and Mrs. Noel van Glahn of dren and worked for 10 years .as SHOW AND SALE Novi. a secretary. '•'. 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The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations in her ;| Member NASD and S1PC. honor be sent to Kids in Crisis; One Salem Street, Cos Home Office 38505 Country Club Dr., Suite 110 Farmlngton Hills,7MM8331 Cob, CT 06807. m : - > ^*"ff •^TraiifcivliiriBi tii^iimmskminnyk HlElBEi •EtfMI mm *"F«"**^"i"»"»^P"^P*«*iW^ i • i J . iwnte Prep wrestling, C2 College hoops, C5 L/W Pag* 1, Section C Hr III J-|ni.i»s, t f|it«>r II) MM ?\? I >,- \,\<*>i htt|i i.]i->i ti, t ii i t'nt'K ( urn ( .(»:.. t>\ 1'. t f>* OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE Westland pair medals in Philly Whitfield Invitational The seventh annual Jason Whit field Gymnastics-Invitational will be Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, at BYBBADEMONB the University of Michigan's Cliff STAFF WWTCR "^» ssWWPfP Keen Arena in Ann Arbor. For Westlahd's Danielle and Steve Hartsell, fresh The meet is in memory of former from a bronze medal performance in Senior Pairs received soars* rmsjjtag from 5.2 to 6.5 for technical Westland gymnast and Livonia competition at last week's U.S. Figure Skating merit mod 6.1 to 6.5 fee prs—ntation during their Franklin student Jason Whitfield, a Championships in Philadelphia, it's time for a little long program Friday night. U.S. National Team member who was rest and relaxation. killed in a motorcyle mishap in 1991. Thay moved from feortfa to third whan thr—time "I get to hang out with my school friends and eat UJ, chasapian and two-time Wotid brans* medal Approximately 465 gymnasts from ice cream, but don't tell my coach about the ice ists Jsaai lfsft» and Todd Sand pulled oat of Fri across the U.S. and Canada will com cream," said 17-year-old Danielle, a junior at John days long prograsn because of injury (Mono with' pete in four different sessions. Glenn High School. draw baesittM of an ankle injury suflerod tho ssuno Admission is $3 for adults and $2 "It's time to have fun, relax and not worry about daympraetios.) for senior citizens and students (ages the pressure of competing or practicing, and it gives Hsadbd mat month to tho Winter Olympic* in 6-1.8), Children under-5 and U-M stu you more time to concentrate on school." said 20- Nagano, Japan aro tho first-placs team, Kyoto Ina dents (with ID) will be admitted free. year-old Steve, who attends classes at Oakland and Jaaon Doagjsa,along with llano and Sand. Class II and TV starts at 8 a.m. Sat University. Silvar msaaHati ShaJhy Lyons and Brian Walls urday, Jan. 24, followed by Class I, III Actually, the brother and sister team will take did not earn ons of the two Ofymfk berths. and elites at 1 p.m. ; only a few days off before preparing for an exhibi Tnii year wt wanted to remain in the top fiva,* After the second session on Satur tion next weekend to benefit the Detroit Skating DaniaQa said. "And no matter what, wa wanted to day, Michigan will host Penn State Club of Bloumfield Hills. They win also do • otwpU skats a. batter hotter omafl presentation because and the University of Iowa in a colle of other area shows this spring before retooling aw technical skating has slwayi boon our strong giate tri-meet beginning at 7 p.m. their routines in earnest this summer at tha DSC. Admission is free. 'Well be working on new tricks and well try to Johnny Jmrrn, who ha* been coaching tho Hart- The third" session opens at 8 a.m., make everything better," Danielle said "Well warl s«S& forsir * yoata. was satisfied with tao result, Sunday, Jan. 26 followed by the on new programs and look for new tuuak and mm "Th^wasiwammfrnetoMofthoirbeotasmra* Class VI and Capitol Cup rotation at ; ideas for next winter." skating," ha said. Tna short program was a little 1p.m. For the 1997 World Junior Figure Skating cham sloppy and tho kmg program got a littio slow at tho Commemorative Whitfield shirts pions, it's been a tedious and fulfilling season, Dur and In two or thraa'hitornatsonal ovonta, they did and posters Avill be on sale. ing the fall they competed in three international better. But tnoy want into tho eompotitkn to do no Proceeds will gp toward the Jason competitions — Skate America in Detroit, Vienna, worse than last year and they mads thoir goal* Whitfield Memorial Scholarship Austria and Paris France. Johns called H a long week" for the Wostland" Foundation. StiSrrFBOIOIYTOMHAWUT They also improved on their fifth-plaoe finish of a pair.' . This year's scholarship winners year ago at the U.S. National* when it was hsld in Medalists: Danielle and Sieve Hartsell] p "Ifcsy got there Saturday (Jan. 3) and ifs hard to include Aaron Cotter ($3,000), Yewki Nashville, Tenn> ''-• •,\-' ..-•-*[ Tw*intsin that odaa haeanae TV dictated tho ached* Tomita ($2,500) and Brad Kenna proudly display'thebrofize thedalsihey ; At the CoreSUtes Center in Philadelphia, the ($2,000). captured last week in Philadelphia^ Pd^ Hartsellfl, placing a high priority on artistic marks, For more information, call (313) •.'•A:> ...... :¾^½¾¾. 625-1847, •^•JMUtoteidkM*. fcy-ltfl-'lfti Youth hockey champs The Livonia Hockey Association Squirt Devils, coached by Steve John Glenn Mustangs, 80-64 Kolasinski, bounced back from an opening round-loss to win the Farm- BYNEALZlPSER Glenn shot 54 percent from the floor hard so I tried this approach for the ington Hills 1997 Holiday Tourna STAFF WIUTBB • BOYS BASKETBALL (28-of-53) and dominated the boards, first time. And I like the results." ment. It may only have been Scott Bald holding a 37-13 advantage. Glenn continued its hot shooting; in Goalie Sami Burrows (Livonia) "They were BO much more physical the second quarter, spoiling Baldwin's win's second game coaching in the overall and 0-2 in the league. posted his second tournament shutout Western Lakes Activities Association than us and they have an incredible coaching strategy. in a 3-0 win over Farmington, the * Leading the way for Glenn was group of athletes that put together a /We started in a zone defense, hut Tuesday, but the Westland John Glenn junior guard Devin White, who scored same team which defeated the Devils basketbaU team made the rookie coach great game tonight," Baldwin said. they were hitting their three-pointers," in the'first rounds 4-1. 19 points. Eric Jones and Stephen "When you lose to a team that played Baldwin said. "When we came out" to a believer. Lawson added 18 and 14 points respec The Deviles also posted wins over The young Rockets did little wrong in like Glenn did tonight, it helps you challenge the three, they started beat Plymouth (4-3), Livonia Kings twice tively. Sophomore center Yaku Moton accept the loss." ing us inside.'' beating visiting Northville 80-64, mak chipped in with 10 points and 17 (3-1 and 1-0). ing it easy to see why Baldwin was In addition to being more physical The Rockets opened up leads by as Brad Fischer (Livonia) tallied seven rebounds. and athletic, the Rockets'proved to be many as 16 points in the third quarter, impressed. The Mustangs received a game-high goals in the tournament to lead the "They were a dominant team tonight deeper. In a unique coaching move, but the Mustangs stayed in the game Devils offense. 20 points from senior guard David Ter* Schuette started the game with five with the three-point shot. In a span' of and I'm not sure there's a team around akedis. Senior guard Kelly Bingley Other members of the Devils that could have beat them tonight," players, three of whom usually come off 2:03, Northville hit four triples - two include: Alex Burrows, Chris Roskel- added 15 points. the bench. At the 5:42 mark, Schuette by Bingley. Baldwin said. Glenn coach Mike Schuette was ly, Stich Wilson, Jamie Donahue, The win propelled the Rockets to the inserted five new players, including Both showed impressive range, nail Cody Brehm, Andrew Cesario, Colin humble when he heard Baldwin's three usual starters (Larson, Jones ing seven three-pointers each. .500 mark at 3-3, and improved their praises, but was pleased with his Fitzgerald, Alan Perreault, Garrett record in the WLAA to 2-0. After last and Moton). < After the Mustangs rallied to close Swezene, Alan Fritsch and Frank team's performance. ' The result was a quick 5-0 run, the deficit to 54-42 end the third quar week's league-opening 59-41 victory "We're at 3-3 and had a hard time Gribeck, all from Livonia; Nick Lead- over Plymouth Canton, Glenn has which sparked the Rockets to a 14-3 ter, the Rockets again took control in ford, Canton; Nick Karebian, getting there," the Glenn coach said. lead after the first quarter. the fourth. Glenn increased its lead to made a statement that it will be a team "But we're a young team and trying to Northville; and Kyle Kolasinski, How to contend with. "I typically don't have our starters 22 points and ruined any Northville ell. get better each game." After a 4-0 start in the preseason playing until the second quarter but comeback hopes. Assistant coaches include John By the results, the Rockets played decided to break the team up tonight," which included an impressive victory their best ball of the season Tuesday. Karebian, Steve Cesario, Gary Lead- over Brighton, Northville slipped to 4-2 Schuette said. "All the players practice Please ROCKaTti'CS ford and Terry Jobbitt. The team is sponsored by Mr. Bob's Chicken of Redford; RSI Wholesale and RHE-TECH, Inc. Smooth ride New soccer officials Training for new soccer referees (ages 12 and Up) will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 and 31 and Stevenson rule MMadonna Feb. 14 and 21 at the Bailey Center in Westland. A certification test will be adminis Livonia Stevenson is staging (16-9, 16-8), Lincoln Park (1(5-6, tered during the final class. its own Auto Show in the west • VOLLEYBALL 15-10), and splitting with Novi The cost for the session is $43. ern suburbs. (13-16,15-9). ; >* Class size is limited. .. The Spartans continue to hit Senior captain Brooke Heps- all cylinders following a 15-5, 10 assists. The other setter, man led Franklin with 21 kills, For m6re information, call (313) Czech Republic exchange stu 459-4875. 15-5 volleyball victory Monday 13 blocks, seven aces and a ,$50 over visiting Westland John dent Irena Bicankova, added serve reception percentage, v Glenn, seven assists. Brenda Pederson Sophomore Tera Morrill added was five-of-five seWing with one 13 kills, 16 aces, five blocks and Tennis coach wanted They also put on an impres ace. . .•'; sive display Saturday at the 10- a .953 serve percentage. S*he Chippewa Valley High School is team Madonna Invitational Glenn, which slipped to 3-6-3 served seven straight a&es seeking a qualified varsity boys ten tournament by beating Redford overall and 1-1 i£ the WLAA, against Lincoln Park. J nis coach. Thurston in the championship got fduf kills from Jamie Barker Other Franklin standouts Candidate should contact athletic match, 16-11,16-5. and two solo blocks from Noelle included Andrea Kmet (19 kills director Michael Fuscoat (810) 228: Swartz. and 19 blocks), setter Lyndiay Stevenson is now 16-2-1 over On Saturday, Stevenson 5569, or fax a letter of interest at all and 2-0 in the Western Lakes Sopko (48 assists and eight (810)412-1646. reached the final with a 16-8, blocks), Danielle Wen sing {30 Activities Association. 15-3 win over Livonia Churchill. "We're getting a lot better digs, 12 kills and 22 serves with The Spartans won all four travel baseball tryouts with each match and it's nice to out an error) and Nicole Bsyd see that they're winning," matches in pool play, defeating (front row play off the bench.)? The Garden City Little Caesars Pee Stevenson coach Kelly Graham Livonia Clarenceville (16*7, 15« 13), Redford Bishop Borgess (15- Churchill finished 1-1-2; in Wee Reese baseball team (for 11 and said. "Having 10 girls on the pool play before being ousted-by 12-year olds) is haying registration team is beneficial and the 10 we 3,16-6), South Lyon (16-8,16-2) and Thurston (16-13,16-3). Stevenson. The Chargers defeat and tryouts on separate days later have are contributing." ed Garden City (16-3, 16-'l); this month. Junior Stephanie Dulz led Dulz had 65 kills, oh the day split with Novi (13-15,16-8) ami; Registration is from 5$0-,8 p.m. Stevenson against Glenn with with 16 solo blocks. LeBlanc Lincoln Park (16-4, 9-15) s.nd Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Maplewood 11 kills. added 33 kills and nine solo lost to Franklin. >,-.. Community Center. Tryouts are 3-7 "She's just an awesome middle blocks and Pfeifer had 12 kills The Chargers were led by hit p'm., Saturday, Jan. 31, at Garden blocker — very smart hitter who and three aces. ters Luba Steca (20 kills), Beth City High School's gym. seeB the block," Glenn coach Setter Wittrock led with 68 Rutkowski (15 kills) and Lisa For more information, contact team Stacy Graham said. "She can hit total assists and was 63 of 66 Fabirkiewict (12 kills). manager David Noonan at 427-6397. it right side and left aide, serving with 12 aces.- Bicankova had 48 assists and 14 kills. Courtney Lim served; 13 depending oh the block, and just points in the win over GSUPIM To submit items for the Observer drills it" Thurston ousted. Livonia City,vwhile Jenny Laidlaw FranklJA in the other semifinal, Sports Scent, write to: Brad Emons, STATT PHOTO ST Jw JAGDRLD Kate LeBlanc added five kills, served eight straight in the sec 98251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. while Lindsey Pfeifer added two 16-7,16-9. ond-game win over Novi. Top htttor: Stevenson junior Stephanie Dulz The^Patriots won their pool 49150; or send via fax to (313) 591- kills and was six-for*six serving. Coach Mike Hughes also ilia* rm. cuts loose for one of her 11 kills against West- Sarah Wittrock was 13-for-18 with a 7-1 record, downing Gar land John Glenn as Brenda Pedersoh looks on, serving with three aces and had den City (15-4,16-7), Churchill Please . ••'«• ^ • jfliMnii' miii w^Hmm m >• I -•'I U U J.UJUAI.JSML. ..'J.-U-mw \ ttiiiBiiBttB^Bt BBSBBB^SBSBBB^BBBBSBSBBSBI SBrA SBtfi BBBS^BBSBBBBSBBBIBSBBMBBBSBBBBI Lift! The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 W** !>:•* V .A HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING RESULTS 160: Belal Majed (DF) p. Ashahtl Walton 17 24th annual Roberta (Bedford), 6-2; eonsoiatJon; Greg Par MW A J. Grant, 112, Clarkston. (I). 3:17; c«*9UM«u Jeff KaikhOff (GPN) p, f^aW^M^Uil K^ I DCTOOiT CATHOUC CENTRAL rot (Holt) dec. Nkk Culver (Howell), 4-3; 8th- • ilst annfal "; m DEARBORN F0RD40N Bill Jones (LE), 3:28. -^ h*««r «t Wtftji*, 7 %n- •" •^•^k^kjWP ^PHP 0»^WBi # fnfRk WRWTUNG iNVrTATrOfiAL •ttt: Ryan Atwood (GC) p. Chris Gomel (Ciark- 171: Gary Bordatp (GPN) p. Mike Mend- Jan, 10 at He#>rd;CC ston), 2:25.- ••••'.'.•>••'' -,': •'•• ;..-', VWE8TUWlNVnATI0fiAl Jan. 10 atFonsson '.':.. Jacki (DDC), 1:27; oonsotetion: Joe Wlrinsky ^^E^sftBB TEAM 8TANWN«ft:i Temperance Bed 138; Dan Seder (Stevenson) dec. Mitch * Agap** U*. 7 •-*- '^Bw "•'WWP W IPWRT If-. (DHC) dec. Ryan Jones (AP), 8-5. ford, 183; 2. Hott,'157.6;3. Romeo. 155.5; 4.' Hancock (CC), 7-0; consolation: Dan Calf TEAM 8TANWN08:1. Grpsse Poihte North,- M*/ , ( UHh. North at CI««ne«vM*. 7 p.m. 205.5 points; 2. Allen Park, 169.5; 3. Redford 189: Tim6«on (RT) P. Najran Atqlrsh(DF). £ft*dtord Unkm at Owtfcn CKy, 7 p.m. Livonia Stevenson, 107; 5. Fowlenrtlle, 102.5;' (Fowlerville). D. R.J. Eding (Holt), 4;43; 8th- ; 6, Redford Catholic Central, 80r 7- Clarkston, 8th: Jeremy 8arrlos (Rice) deo. Rocky Bills Thurston, 127; 4. Dearborn Fofdson, 109; 5. 6:47 (overtime); eoasoiatlon; Joe Bre^nan rt < Wyandott* at TTMITMOA. 7 p.m. r 79; 8. Anchor Bay, 76:.-9,-Howell,'70}' 10. (Clarkston), i^5. Dearborn Divine Child, 95; 6. Lutheran West- (GPN) p.ArhitAmin (DOC), 4:37; . \ ' ' »*v«naon X Nortrwitie, 7 p.m. Laayw«*<» at t*fco» Fatay. «J| B>W. {• i* Birmingham. Brother Rice, 67; 11. Davison, 140- Oeven Lambert (HoU) won by default land. 75.5;>7. Inkster, 61; 8. Harper Woods. ' 218: Hussam Essa (DF) d«Cj Chad Cooper * R Farmmgton at Franklin. 7 ».m'. ,M««y at **• MBM* ttft> ^ i* 59; 12. Garden City, 49.5; 13^ Warren Lin oyer Joe Streeter (Davison); consolation: Lutheran East, 47; 9. Dearborn Heights Crest- (GPN)* 18-5; consolatteflV Bryant Liwrence ^- - M«m at Hwrtaon, 7 p.m. k coln, 46.5; 14. Oxford, 42.5; 15. Fruitport, Brian Tlbal (Bedford): dec. Mike Stadfer (Lin wood, 45; 10. Lrvonla Franklin, 29. (RT) p. Greg Kelly (DOC). 1:23. » John Gltnn at CtHMthttl. 7:30 p.m. 41; 16. Westland John Glenn. 38. coln), tO; 8th-6th: Jason Ferich IFowlerville) INDIVIDUAL RESULTS INDIVIDUAL AW W08 » Farmmfton at Canton, 7:30 p;m. Agapa at OntaMr LMa. 4j0 p.m, INWVUHJAL RE4ULT4 dec. Kevin Harrington (Rice), 13-6. Heavyweight: Matt Meyer (LW) pinned MVP (103-130)! Derek Phillips (Grosse *' Bonjeaaat No frontpage CI gled out the:play of Jenny Dun Garden City. played a strong offensive and- can, who showed great hustle'•to' The Zebras, now 2-3-3, were defensivegame. go along with an outstanding dig led by hitters Beth Molitor "We played excellent volleyball. in the Lincoln Park match.. (seven kills and three solo and I couldn't ask for anything: "We're making steady blocks) and Kristen Kehrer (five more," Fisher said. "We correct progress," said Hughes, whose kills and five solo blocks). ed our mistakes as the match team is 3-4-4 overall. Coach Laura Fisher also went on. We're still young, but received strong setting from we're a.completely different Zebras block GC Kristen Boll and Jenny Wojie, team than last year." Wayne Memorial evened its along with strong defensive play Wayne returns to action Sat Mega Conference-Blue Division from Melissa Jones, Bridget urday when it will host an eight-; record to 1-1 with a 15-9, 15-4 O'Rourke and Carly James. team tournament. Pool play; victory Monday against visiting Junior Rachel Raines also matches start at 8:30 a.m. ; Pool A will consist of Battle- Creek Central, Monroe, Dear-, born Heights Crestwood and; Wayne Memorial. Pool B features Livonia Stevenson, Westland John Glenn, Belleville and Dearborn EdselFord. Ladywood triumphs Livonia Ladywood ran its over BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING all record to 22-4 with a 15-4, 16- 4 Catholic League Central Divi ! • Licensed sion victory Tuesday over host ' Master Plumber Harper Woods Regina. : .;. • Ceramic Tile Natalie Rozell served seven; I Installed straight aces in the first game. ' •• Quality Materials Rebecca Thornton and Sarah" and Workmanship Poglits were the Blazers' top hit-- ters with four and three kills,' respectively. Leslie Orzech contributed three blocks, while Andrea Rahaley had nine assists. Jenny Lachapelle was the top digger with six. In tournament play Saturday, Ladywood was ousted in the FREE ESTIMATES semifinals by host Bay City Cen Visit Our Full Kitchen and tral, 16-14,6-15,15-4. Bath Showroom The Blazers went 2-0 in pool (Sams location since 1975) play and won two elimination 81 nto matches — 15-3, 15-9 over Birch 34224 Michigan Avenue Run and 15-7, 15-9 over Mid !-~l Wayne, Michigan 48184 land. Huron Valley falls 722-4170 After winning its first games Saturday in three seasons of try ing in the Plymouth Christian Academy tournament, Westland Huron Valley Lutheran absorbed a 15-8, 15-8*defeat Tuesday night at the hands of Bloomfield Hills Roeper. "We played hard and we played well against one of the top teams on our schedule," coach Jeff Hale of the Hawks said after the loss to Roeper dropped his team to 2-3-2. ' "The girls played very well defensively and the team passed well," he sajd. *They hustled and Sunday,January 18,1998 made a lot of good saves." Erratic serving continued to plague Huron Valley, which plays Saturday in a tournament MICHIGAN vs. MICHIGAN STATE at Whitmore Lake. Junior Katie Orlandoni played well defensively against Roeper Tip Off 5:00 pm at Crisler Arena while Stephanie Graves had two Next Horns Gams - January 25 vs. Iowa kills and two blocks. ; At the Plymouth Christian Tournament, Huron Valley split with the host school and Saline 1 SEC Women's Basketball SEC Christian in pool play before los 1 General Sun Jan. 18, 1998 vs. MSU General ing to Warren Zoo Christian. 1 ROW Crisler Arena • 5:00 pm ROW Zoo Christian drew Huron Val Admission Admission ley in the semifyials and won in 1 straight games but the Hawks 1 SEAT KIDS GO BLUE SKAT rebounded and beat host Ply 1 Seating CLUB DAY ! Seating mouth Christian in the battle for 1 PRICE PRICE third placo. $3.00 $3.00 "Our offenso is not whore we 1 want it to bo," Halo said. "But 1 NO REFUNDS. NO EXCHANGES Ply/CarVllv we're playing well for a young team. Grotchen GrosinBke played well in the back row in Cut mm out and get In FfcE£. I the tournamont. She's providing the passing we need back thfcre." mmmmmm l: ilii •MS| mM^M^m^^mm^mim i ^§^MM^^^^^mmm^*m^^^^m^m*m**h The Observer & Eccentric/THUBSr>AY> JANUARY 16,1998 lor**9CHHo)tm ••*•,--vf.* V .{•••* a:; * •»«•. I> 11^ • « ,f ,1 (I II ^mmm «t > r «« «J •{!• ••;••• x.i ".^.•s /-• &fc/ i . Over 5,000 season i '. tickets already sold! HEAD COACH %' .** .*-"vi-*-v.. *2 *i«*f \'i I > ..* - *• • s WNBA Star Rebecca bobo of V th«N«w York liberty \ y '"7#i*1 WNl "©SODOID^ (J© "»* y'-.+ fctf /Msmm \m h\ )yfftf* J^> M a^SKS 1«* acEi«* Get electrified 1\ every night- Autographs, Live Music, Giveaways, Pre-Game Jamfests, Competitive *I V Exciting Basketball Action at Shockingly Affordable Prices/ CALL NOW FOR SEASON TICKETS OR TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS FOR THE HISTORIC HOME OPENER ON JUNE 13TH. vv. P4(l,W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 . >••. HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Hartsells /rom page Ci ule,'; the DSG coach said. "Besides the competition, they were going to two practices a day and the judges were always watching. It was like iii winvs. they were on call. There wasi a lot of mental fatigue," The Hartsells found them? Evan Cunningham scored a pair of power-play selves constantly under the goals Saturday to lift host Birmingham Unified to ROUNDUP microscope. I; a 4-1 prep hockey victory over Livonia Churchill in "It was extremely tense," a game played at Cranbrook's Wallace Arena, McLean from Jim Harrison and Joe Lalll at 9:02. especially in ail Olympic year Birmingham is how 6-5 overall, while Churchill Beit with less than a minute remaining in the first because everyone is looking V> drops to 5-3-2. period, the Shamrocks went ahead for good as Beau- place higher," Steve said. *The Chad Herrort and Brian. Del Dotto each added doin scored with assists to Dave Turner and Pat O'Dea. practices, an,d what you go goals for Birmingham, which led 3-1 after two peri ods^ ' •" CC raised the lead to 34 when Eric Hawkins scored through, on arid Off the ice, is! a with assists to John Bowers and Keith Rowe at 6:40 of lot to handle. You really have , Freshman goaltender Tim Shea made 30 saves. Churchill, was one-for-eight on the power-play. the second period. Dan Morrell made the lead 4-i when to concentrate. Ninety percent he scored his first varsity goal, assisted by Tony of it is mental." Anton Sutpvsky scored on the power-play from Ed Rossetto for the Chargers' lone goal. Keshlshian and Nathan LeWarne, at 11:08 of the sec But the Hartsells were ond period. pleased to come away with the "We didn't just show up to play," Churchill coach Jeff Hatley said. "We were standing around in the Bentley finished the scoring with a goal at 13:36 of Bronze. the third period, assisted by Dan Morrell and LeWarne. "It's good competition—plus first period* We looked like we were down in the for us to do that well is great, dumps and by the time we got it rolling, it was too The Shamrocks had a 33-7 advantage in shots on and it meant we were in the late. .;- goal. Rickey Marnon played the first two periods in hunt," Danielle said. "I would expect you will not see that kind of goal before being relieved by Tom Monnier. ABC commentators Dick effort from Churchill again. I think we learned a The Shamrocks, who played a game at Bloomfield Button and Peggy Fleming valuable lesson, that if we don't show up to play, Hills Cranbrook on Wednesday, are as ready as they called the Hartsells "a strong, we won't accomplish our goals for the season. can be for Saturday's game against state power Tren confident team with a good There are a lot of teams out there capable of beat ton at Redford. future." ,." ing:us." "We're worried about Trenton," CC coach Gordie St. "Next year is a critical year In other games: John said. *lf you don't respect the competition you're to break into that upper eche • REDFORD CC 6, CABRINI 1: Five players scored not going to beat them very often. They are strong, fast lon," John#*said. "I've been goals for Bedford Catholic Central in Saturday's victory and I think one of the best teams in the state." with them for nine years and over Alien Park Cabrini at the Redford ice Arena. St. John isn't sure being on their home ice is an actually their attitude has Jason Tardifi Joe Beaudolh* Eric Hawkins,^ Dan Mor advantage for the Shamrocks. been the same from Day One. rell arid Todd Bentley had the CC gbal^ "I think it goes out the window when we play those The/re hungry and they have Tardif opened the scoring at 5:01 of the first period, guys (Trenton)," he said. 'We'll know pretty well Satur a strong desire to reach their converting off assists from Pete Moss and Greg Berger. day night when it's all over where we stand. Trenton's goal and achieve them." Cabrini tied the score at 1-1, with a goal by Aaron always a quality team." : The 2002 Winter Olympics will be in Salt Lake City, Utah. And by then, the Hartsells want to be entrenched as one Whalers get Barrie-d alive, 7-3 of America's top two teams. "This is a good stepping PAVLHASVATB stone as far as the next two or The Plymouth Whalers suffered their second three years and the next Brbnze medalists: Danielle and Steve Haftsell straight defeat Sunday by dropping a 7-3 Ontario • ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Olympics," Danielle said. moved up from third to fifth in the Senior Pairs Hockey League game to host Barrio. "Most of the teams here (in Down 3-2 heading into the third period, the Division from a year ago in the U.S. Figure Skating Whalers' Paul Mara tied the game. The defense- The Whalers held a 1-0 going into the third period. Philadelphia) will be retiring Championships. :;'' Jesse Boulerice scored his 11th goat of the season at and now we have a chance to man scored his 11th goal of the year just 27 sec onds into the period as David Legwand and the 7:58 mark of the second period. prove we're better than the Belleville broke through against Whalers' goalie teams in our same group, "We're both competitive in Andrew Taylor assisted. ished, but it's important to find But it was downhill from there. Barrie, which Robert Esche at 8:50 of the third. The Bulls got the including the up-and-coming our own Btyle. We have all the whatever we do," Danielle game-winner with less than two minutes to go then ones." said. leads the Central Division of the OHL, scored four elements and tricks, we just unanswered goals to win going away. added an empty seconds later. The Hartsells sometimes have to take the next step *. Added Steve: "We're both Plymouth plays two more games on the road this compare themselves with other fighters and we know what we Plymouth's other two goals came in the second weekend. Saturday, the Whalers will travel to Sudbury For Danielle, she must sacri period. Taylor netted his 19th and Mara had the teams. fice time in the classroom. She want. We don't want to get and Sunday take on Windsor. "Basically it depends on the beat." first of his two goals. has missed 26 days of school The loss was Plymouth's second in a row. The Notes: David Legwand continues to lead the Whalers competition, but you tend to .this year, but through the But with the competition out in scoring. He has 38 goals and 28 assists for 66 look at what the other teams Whalers remain second in the West Division with cooperation of her teachers, of the way for now, how about 47 points — six behind the London Knights. points. are doing," Danielle said. she is allowed ample time to do a little dish of ice cream for the Harold Druken is second on the team with 21 goals • BELLEVILLE 3, WHALERS 1: Defense cost Plymouth "We'll just try to get more pol- make-up work. Hartsells? and 21 assists. Andrew Taylor has 19 goals and Yuri Saturday's road game against the Bulls. Babenko 14 assists. 1GERF HOCKEYTOWN" ^P&ckagejfl Packaged SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Michigan vs. Uke Superior State Michigan vs. Uke Superior State 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. FUN FOR ENTIRE FAMILY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 • Autograph op/Hirt unfiles Adirondack Red Winqs Adirondack Red W'mcjs •A baseball video arcade vs. Philadelphia Phantoms us. 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M I \ I ( i fill | NtVISflWIRo "J AMr WS, :.:;>:-A. i*s* -< "J-.. ML mm yw>^ • !• w "HI I' ii y w;;i ii •h . The Observer & Edcentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 Such a cruel paradox. January, only to be disappointed Study table. He kept .tabs on their pleadings on Jarrett's behalf as an The year ends with such celebra wHen four, five, even six players grades. He provided tutoring for attempt to pressure her into an tion: Merry Christmasl" and. flunked out, those who needed it. Unwarranted change of mind, "Happy Hanukkahr, followed, by a That won't happen this year. But like Ed Kavanaugh, SC's That's not what he meant, Briggs gigantic glimmering ball falling on The Ocelots are off to their best women's basketball coach/athletic said; then again, any questions he tens of thousands of frozen, anx start in school history, 15 wins in director, noted, a coach can only do might ask concerning any of hi* ious people crowded into New their first 18 games and 4-0 in the so much (he, too, lost a player to players' grades could be interpret York's Time Square, all squealing Eastern Conference.' rades). "What am I supposed to ed the same way. with delight, And academic problems won't Sp, walk 'em to class?? he asked. If that sounds like the perfect It is certainly an enjoyable time. decimate the team, either. , At some point, the player has to example of a no-win situation, «•-*. Then, a week later, the roof col But there, are losses ~- two of take the responsibility. '••••', then congratulations: You now lapses, them, both key players. Making it Realizing that, it must be noted know what it's like to be a coach at 'Your life changes. What was worse, they play the same position: that most people acquainted with SC, where winning isn't every Previously unbeaten Flyers dearest to you is; small forward. Dave: Jarrett would say that thing, or for that matter anything taken. And the mm Jimar Eddins started for SC, responsibility isn't exactly one of all that important. Just follow the happiness of the averaging 10.2 points and 6.7 his personal strong points. , rules and don't make waves, and sunk by Williams'27 points previous two rebounds. He was a solid contribu It should alBQ be noted that at most of all remain fiscally respon weeks is but a tor on the court. Westland John Glenn, Jarre It's sible. distant memory. But Eddins did very little in the alma mater, prepping players for • Success at SC has nothing to do V • It's been a long season for Coach Chuck Henry at Wayne Since it hap* classroom.--Last Saturday's game college is far down basketball with building a program that gives Memorial — already. pens each and against Alpena CC was his last. coach Mike Schuettes list of prior players and coaches the nest every year at The other academic casualty is ities, if he has a list at all. chance possible to compete against '•Wayne Memorial went to Willow Run on Tuesday night and about the Same David Jarrett. His is a more tragic It's Jarrett's fault he didn't the best at their level. If that hap handed the Flyers their first loss of the season, 69-59, to gain time, it's easier affair. make the grade he needed to stay pens, well, fine; but if it doesnt, the Zebras' first victory of the season in three Michigan Mega for us, the public, Before I go any further, it must eligible. But in this particular well, that's OK too. to accept. : CJ Conference Red Division tries. RISAK be -understood that ultimately, the case, the system must also share I want to reiterate: The teacher It also stopped a four-game losing skid for the Zebras. Because . we; blame falls on the player. Not partial blame. in question was not responsible for This schedule is driving me nuts," said Henry, whose*team anticipate it ~ . making grades when they have a Granted, the teacher in question Jarrett not making the grade in has lost four games by a total of 11 points against some quality the;dreaded end of the first golden opportunity to get a paid- can't be blamed for Jarrett missing her class. That was his fault. She i' opponents. semester it comes as no Bur- for education seems outrageous. : a dozen sessions in a 'class he took could have helped, however; this prise. ••" . When Jerry Tarkanian was at to improve his math skills. But if was, after all, a class that would ' Wayne is 1-2 in the Mega Red, 3-4 overall. Willow Run is now But to those who don't make 6-1 for the season, 1-1 in the division. Nevada-Las Vegas, he told the class'is designed to help a stu not have even counted toward his grades, who lose the right to con reporters that he felt his job was to dent, then why not try? SC degree. • •• "Every game is a war," Henry said. "You have to be there to tinue playing the sport that helped coach basketball. He provided his Why not return the weekly Don'tpass him when he doesn't see the games. I feel I've coached a season and a half — and them choose the college they cur players with a free education; progress ^reports each SC teacher deserve it — no, absolutely not. we've only played seven games." rently attend, the pain is often acute.- • .>/.'• what they did with it was their with a varsity athlete in their But send in the requested weekly :. The Zebras started out with a 15-12 first quarter and tacked They have failed -^- their team- affair. , class is eujked to fill out? progress, reports, to give the Stu a basket on to the margin to lead by 33-27 at the half. mate8, their coaches, their par That isn't the case any longer, of Brigg8,;upset with Jarrett's loss, dent-Athletes a Support System "The third quarter was a big quarter for us," Henry said. "We ents, their supporters, themselves. course. Now coaches are expected said he riiight have been able to that works the way it was were up six in their gym. to make certain their players prevent it had he known Jarrett designed to. Every year at Schoolcraft Col make grades; if they're struggling, was missing class. The Ocelots will still succeed, "We just told our kids, We won the first eight (minutes), we lege, the men's basketball team would struggle through the first get help for them. Jarrett did try to at least get a without Jarrett and Eddins. This .won the second eight. Now if we can just win the third, it would Find'em a tutor. passing grade in the class with a very likely will be the best team in put them in a real bad spot.™ month of tile season, hoping things would come together by the time Carlos Briggs, SC's first-year late push of additional work. But school history. Wayne came out and won the third quarter, 16-9, to put itself the conference campaign began in coach, did his job. He made sure the teacher found it unacceptable. It's just tragic they won't be a I in good shape for the final period. his players were at their afternoon She also found any of Briggs' part of it. - "Our kids defended very well and made some good shots," "Henry said. "Brian Williams had 10 of his points in the third quarter." Williams ended up with a game-best 27 points, Quentin Males comes through for short-handed SC Turner added 13 and Shomari Dunn contributed 10. . Willow Run got 12 points each from Jason Drake and Deaunt BYC.J.RI8AK Although Briggs is concerned Alpena. He finished with 31 ' Moore plus 10 from Shaion Pratt. STAFF WRITES • MEN'S HOOPS with the loss of offense with the points and five assists. * The Flyers trimmed their deficit to four points in the fourth departure of Eddins and Jarrett, The 'Jacks, led by Ben Crosze's quarter, 59-55, but could get no closer as the Zebras made 8-of- There were a couple of victo ries for Schoolcraft College's he believes if the defense contin 12 second-half points (he had 17 ' 15 foul shots during the quarter to stay in command. members posted grade points ues to perform well the victories in the game), closed the gap in •FRANKUN 60, NOVI 68: When you have a team down, it pays to men's basketball team last Sat over 3.0 (Emeka Okonkwo at 3.5, will come —>• maybe not by as big urday — one on the court and the last 20 minutes but couldn't •keep it down. Adam Moore from Canton at 3.1 a margin, though. catch SC. another partial victory off of it. and Jose Bru at 3.1) and a fourth <• Livonia Franklin had a tough time doing that Tuesday night at "The key isn't the points we're The Ocelots also got 20 points night Novi, but managed to hang on for a 60-56 win over the Wild Both will have a major impact was very close (Pete Males of losing," the SC coach said. "It's on the Ocelots for the remainder Garden City at 2.9). ; * from Melson and 10 from cats anyway. our defense that's got to step up. Okonkwo. For Alpena (8-6 over The Patriots (3-3) ted 42-29 going into the fourth quarter. 8ut Novi of this, their best-ever, season. First-year SC coach Carlos "If we can still score 85 and all, 0-4 in the conference), Trent .'rallied and pulled to within three points late in the game. And although SC's ability to Briggs has 10 players remaining hold (opponents) to 73, we'll do Duncan scored 12 and Jason Senior guard Eddie Wallace may have saved the day for Livonia as stave off visiting Alpena's sec on his roster, but his depth — all right. If we score in the 70s or Brecheisen 10. he drained a three-pointer to push the Patriots lead back out to six ond-half comeback to ensure a something that has served the 80s, I think well be OK. But if •mSTATE 82, MADONNA «4: Madon with about two minutes remaining. 77-67 victory was important, the Ocelots well thus far this season we score in the 50s or 60s, well na University's losing streak reached 12 '..••' "We gave them opportunities," coach Dan Robinson said. *We had off-court happenings may have — will now be limited. be in trouble." games Saturday in Uvonla as visiting Tri- • some key turnovers and fouls." more far-reaching implications. "We're going to struggle In the win over Alpena, there State (Ind.) came away with the Worverioe- The Ocelots lost two key play- because three of these guys did Koosler Athletic Conference win. Wallace finished with 21 points to pace Franklin. Point guard Nick was no problem scoring for SC in Madonna is 1-16 overall and 0-2 in the Mongeau added 12 points and seven assists. ersto grades — Jimar Eddins n't even play in high school," the first half. By the break, the WHAC. Tri-State is 10« and 1-0. 'He played a good floor game," Robinson said. and David Jarrett (from West- Briggs noted. Ocelots had built a 40-23 advan Jared Boll led the victorious Thunder Sean Brislin led Novi with 17 points and Larry Drury added 16. land John Glenn). Both played The Ocelots lead the confer tage — thanks in large part to with 20 points, white Chad LaCrosa and • FAIRLANE 75, HURON VALLEY 38: Missing two players, the the same forward position, mak ence in scoring, averaging more Males, who knocked down six ion Everingham added 17 and 13, respec "Hawks got drilled by a Dearborn Heights Fairlane Christian team In ing their loss more hurtful. Com than 14 points a game (96.61 three-pointers in the half while tively. bined, they averaged nearly 20 average) than their nearest rival scoring 22 points. Mark Hayes led the Crusaders with 16 search of its first victory. points. Erick Qiovannlnl (Livonia Steven Fairlane jumped out to a 12-6 lead after one quarter and raised it points and 13 rebounds a game. (St. Clair CC at 82.4); their scor "It was Pete's coming out son) and Narvin Russaw chipped in with 13 to 32-9 by the half in a Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Saturday's win pushed their ing differential (22.28 points) is party" said Briggs. "He's playing and 10. respectively. game. Eastern Conference record to a also far better than anyone with a lot more confidence and Madonna led 36-36 at intermission, but 'Things didn't go well,* coach Bill Ohlsson of Westland Huron Val league-leading 4-0; overall, the else's. looking to score instead of the Tri-State took the lead for keeps, 45-44, on ley Lutheran said.."We were a little flat. Ocelots improved to 15-3, their Three Ocelots are among the pass. He played a good floor a free throw by Boll with 14:46 to play. best record at this point of the league's top 10 in scoring: Kevin game." The Crusaders shot 60.5 percent from "We had two players missing, but I was a little disappointed in the the field (26 of 43). but made 27 way we played." season in school history. Melson at No. 1 (28.1), Derek Males, who leads the confer turnovers. Jason Bytner scored 14 points to lead Huron Valley, 2-5, while There was other good news on McKelvey at No. 6 (16.1) and ence in assists (6.0), took advan Tri-State shot a blistering 64.6 percent Mike Pencil's 23 and Dan Smith's 20 paced Fairlane Christian. the academic front: Three team Okonkwo at No. 10(13.7). tage of his freedom to riddle (31 for 48) and made 19 turnovers. Lady Crusaders run roughshod over UMD Rockets from page CI Madonna University's women's basketball score 10 points. Pelc had a team-best eight !. -White scored eight points in play later in the quarter. team had its way Monday night. • WOMEN'S HOOPS rebounds. • 'the final quarter and Glenn con Lawson, who is averaging 1? The host Lady Crusaders crushed the Uni Madonna made just six of 22 three-point certed 12-of-15 free throws to points in his last three games, versity of Michigan-Dearborn, 88-40, night and Chris Dietrich had 10. shot attempts and was outrebounded, 46-39. to improve its season's record to 10-6. •SCHOOLCRAFT 67, ALPENA 61: First-place School JjpldoffNorthville. experienced the other miscue for Nikki Conyers scored 16 for Michigan- the Rockets. The game was close for nearly seven min craft Community College rode a strong second half ;: The only two things that went Dearborn (3-15) to lead all scorers but none ;:Wrong for the Rockets happened The junior missed a break utes as both teams found scoring difficult. Saturday afternoon to topple visiting Alpena Communi away dunk and was immediately The score was tied at 6-6 on a basket by of the other Wolves reached double figures. ty College. < -in the fourth quarter. Moton, Rica Barge (Wayne Memorial) scored five as ..''Glenn's 6-foot-7 sophomore taken out of the game to do 10 Jacklyn Kuptz with 13:09 left in the half but Teresa Cooper's 22 points paced the Ocelots, Who 'standout, hit the floor with what pushups on the sidelines. Katie Cushman responded with a triple nine a Michigan-Dearborn substitute. trailed. 29-26 8t the half. Jenni Talbot (Garden Cfty) "Appeared to be a knee injury. "I let them dunk, but they bet seconds later to trigger a 12-0 Crusaders' Enfield had eight rebounds and Pelc six for added 15 points. ^ ,'MotOn was able to leave under ter bring home the points," run in slightly less than two minutes. Madonna. Cushman had eight assists. Schoolcraft was 20-for-43 from the free throw (Jpe. •his own power and returned to Schuette explained. It was 47-19 at the half. The win let Madonna bounce back from a while Alpena went to the line 25 times and made 14. Four players were in double figures for 73-68 loss Saturday at Tri-State (Ind.). That Schoolcraft has won five, of its last six games-to Madonna, which also had Lori Enfield and defeat left the Crusaders 1-1 in the Wolver- reach 4-0 in the Eastern Conference of the Michigan Angie Negri with nine apiece. Cushman led ine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Community College Athletic Association and 8-6 o$er- the way with 14, Courtney Senger came off Dietrich scored 26 points to lead Madonna all. > proves tops Falcons the bench to score 11, Dawn Pelc also had 11 while Jennifer Jacek came off the bench to Alpena is 5-9 overall. 1-3 in the conference. * >. Birmingham Groves stopped Groves (4-2). Eric Easter added * . Farmington's winning streak at nine; Brian Schaffer, Marlon BEST BOYS SWIM TIMES 3ve games and gave the visiting Burt and Josh Pfenning chipped SWIM RESULTS Falcons their first loss in boys in eight apiece. UVONIA CHURCHILL 129 Following Is a list of Observerland boys orvtNO Sam Raub (Wayne) 5:37.76 •basketball Tuesday, 50-45. Farmington has a key Western ftEDfOftO UNION 66 best swimming times and diving scores. John Lowry (Farmington) 221.0 Ryan SchekJies (Farmington) 5:38.55 Lakes Activities Association Jani IS at RU Coaches can report updates to Dan O'Meara Joe Lebovic (N. Farmington) 212.50 Aaron SchekHes (Farmington) 6:30.55 Farmington senior center by calling (313) 953-2141 or faxing the Infor Steve Marino (Farmington) 6:36.86 1 game Friday at defending league 200-yard medley ratay, ChurchlH (Dave J.T. Svoke (Harrison) 186.05 Trevor Gaines scored a game- Deluk, Kevin Grant, GUI Randall, Rob mation to (313) 591-7279. Greg Braziunas (Redford CC) 156.00 »00 FREtSTYUt RELAY : high 13 points but had just three champion Plymouth Canton. Shereda), 2:01.3; 200 fraeetyle: Shereda Mike Watt is (Redford CC) 152.85 Prymouth Salem 1:33.06 •In the second half and none in •SEAHOLM 70, N, FARMINGTON 58: (LC), 2:02.6; 200MA; Deluk (LC), 2:32.0: 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY Jefl Phillips (John Glenn) 151.95 Plymouth Cartton 1:38.16 Lrvonla Stevenson 1:38^2 The fourth quarter Is proving to be 00fretatyte: Randal l (LC), 24.90; dMh<: Plymouth Salem 1:43.25 Mike McGhle (Stevenson) 145.25 • the third quarter when Groves Redford Catholic Central 1:38.59 Sutton (RU), 183.6; 100 butterfly: Grant Livonia Stevenson 1:46.10 100 BUTTERFLY .[limited the Falcons to four the Achilles heel for the North North Farmington 1:38.64 (LC), 1:04.7; 100freeetyle: Randall (LC), North Farmington 1:46.23 Steve Domin (Stevenson) 54.60 Farmington basketball team. 100 RACKSTROH1 Ipointa. 55.76; SOOfreeetyte: Delu k (LC), Plymouth Canton 1:46.86 Mark Sgriccla (Stevenson) 55.31 Farmington Harrison 1:50/27 Dan Gabriel (N. Farmington) 55.57 I Groves led at the end of every The Raiders were outscored 30- 6:16.78; 200ftM«tyH r*lay : Churchill Tim Buchanan (Salem) 55.34 200 FREESTYLE Paul Perez (Salem) 56.86 Ntck Sosnowski (Redford CC) 56.03 20 In the final eight minutes Tues (Charlie Corazza, Randall, Ron O'Connor, (quarter, 12-10 following the Keith Falk (Stevenson) 1:46.35 Nick Sosnowski (Redford CC) 56.95 Joey Buttitt (Stevenson) 57.80 day as North dropped a non-league Shereda). 1:45.6; 100 beekftroto: Grant ^first, 27-20 at halftime and 35-24 Nick Corden (Salem) 1:49.39 James McPartlin (John Glenn) 57.53 B rendon M ellls < Salem) 57.90 (LC), 1:20.01; lWU***tttTt*»: O'Con Vwithone remaining. The only game at Birmingham Seaholm, 70- Ryan Meeklns (Redford CC) 1:52.66 Mall Tob ••* •• V4-^»tf--» .K* iK ***» tK • *> « ¢- *. . , A* •*;• W, »..»^,1,. 4. ,, with other skating adults dents, $12.50 for non-resi UPCOMING TRAINING and get good exercise. Wild about winter dents. (313) 722-7632. BINGO Training sessions are held Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. CARD GROUP OEMS' BINGO EVENTS 10:30 a.m. each Saturday Saturdays. All levels are The Friday Variety Card to train library patrons on welcome. For information, The Metro Wayne Demo MUSIC MAN Group at the Westland cratic Club sponsors bingo The Westland All-Stars the use of the public access call (313) 722-1091, Friendship Center meets jat catalogs. The computers . 2 p.m. Players enjoy games at 6:30 p.m. every Youth Drama Troupe, VOLLEYBALL Thursday at the Joy Manor sponsored by the Westland are the modern-day equiva Opeh volleyball is offered euchre, pinochle, bridge, lent of the traditional card for those age 18 and older Unq, rummy and poker. Bingo Hall, on the south Parks and Recreation side of Joy, eaBt of Middle- Department, will perform catalog.'These training ses 6:30-8 p.m. the second and Light refreshments are "The Music Man" by sions take about 15-20 fourth Friday of each served. Call (313) 722-7632 belt. Proceeds are used by Meredith .Willson at 7 p.m. minutes. Library staff will month at the Salvation for information or just the club to sponsor Little Friday, Jan. 16,7 p.m. Sat teach the fundamentals Army, 2300 Venoy, West- show up to play cards. The League baseball teams, the urday, Jan. 17, and 2 p.m.' regarding use of the public land. All skill levels play Friendship Center is at Salvation Army, School for the Blind. (313) 422-5025 Suriday, Jan. 18, at Wayne access catalogs and will be x just for fun: There is ho • 1119 N. Newburgh Road. or (313) 729-8681. Memorial High School '/•' available for questipris.-'. charge; Baby-sitting is pro- DYER CLUB Stockmeyer, Performing This training is free arid no :yided. For information, call The Dyer Seniors' Center OEMS'BINGO Arts Center, .3001 Fourth, registration is required. (313)722-3660. Travel Club meets the first The 13th Congressional corner of Glenwood, CREATION STATION ' and third Thursdays of District Democratic Party Wayne. All tickets are $5. , Get crafty at the Creation each month in the center, sponsors bingo games at For information or tickets, Station; Designed for ages • SCHOOLS on Marquette between 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, in the call the city of Westland M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan 4-10 years; At 2 p.m; Sat MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE Wayne Road and New Parks and Recreation V urday, Feb; 7/ih the Chil-; burgh. Ave., next to Farmer Jack, Department at?(734) 722- McKinley Cooperative •'•';• in Wayne. (313)421-1517. 7620^ Tickets can be pur dren'a Activity Room. No . Preschool, housed inGood DANCE FUN chased in advance at the registration required. Shepherd Reformed Westland Shopping Center BINGO AND SNACKS READ TO YOUR CHILD Church; Wayne Road at hosts a senior citizen dance The VFW Post 3323, Wesfc Bailey Recreation Center, ; 36651 Ford in Westland, or Feb.M4 is "Read to Your : Hunter, will hold alumni , 11 a.m. the first Monday of land, serves snacks and at the door.- " Child Day." Come to the registration Jan; 27 ; each month in the lower hosts bingo at 1 p.m. every Children's Services Area through Feb. 2. Open regis level auditorium,'Wayne Sunday in the post hall, SURPLUS FOOD and read with your child tration begins Feb. 3* and Warren roads. Coffee 1055 S. Wayne Road at The cjty of Westland will . for 10 minutes. For sharing Morning and afternoon and refreshments will be Avondale. Doors open 9 have its surplus food pro- the gift of reading with ' classes are available: Call served at 12:30 p.m. The a.m. (313) 326-3323. ,^*t^ram at the Dbrsey Com your child you Will both (734) 729-7222 for informa dance will end 2 p.m. The munity Center on the fol SMOKELESS BINGO receive a small prize. The tion. dance is held on the first "Smokeless" bingo meets at lowing date and times: event goes on all day in the SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S Mpnday, with the exception 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at Palmer, Stieber, Merriman Children's Services Area. of holidays. and Wildwood roads, which Suburban Children's Co-op Sts. Simon and Jude FRIENDS Of LIBRARY Nursery has openings in all SENIOR DANCE Parish Hall, 32500 Palmer, is known as Norwayne and 8?iWl^0TOnTC«BAtl8T Oak Village: between i0 The Friends of the William classes 18 months through Senior dances Will be noon east of Venoy, Westland. a.m. and 2 p.m.,Thursday, P/ Faust Public Library 6 years old. Located in On tho run: This yeafs Westland to 4 p.m. the first Sunday Offered are three jackpots Jan. 22. Ail other residents: meet monthly 7 p.m. the Livonia bordering West- dWiiiieflfest, the city's fourth, will be Feb. of every month at the of $400, $300 and $200. second Tuesday of each land. Call Michelle at (734) excluding Precinct 28: . ^7-¾ atthe Bailey Recreation Center and Wayne Ford Civic League, NO SMOKE between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. month at the library, 6123 421-6196. # Mother sites. Some of the events include a 1651 N. Wayne Road, Central City Parkway. Westland. There will be "No smoking" bingo will be Friday; Jan. 23. Senior citi PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ^rtiiatyoyfull of games and prizes to y 1 p.m. every Tuesday at zens living in Taylor- Tow (313) 326-6123. Meetings The Wayhe-Weatland Com dinner, a live band, beer last about one hour and are '•i entertain the kids at the recreation center.; and pop. Members $5, non- the Friendship Center, ers may call their building munity Schbol District has 1119 N. Newburgh Road, ; open to the public. The ^7¾¾ gear's activities also include a 5-mile members $7. (313) 728- manager for their day of . ongoing registration for the '•run If 3-milewalk, a golf•outing, anda ; Westland. Residents from distribution. friends also hold a Friends preschool programs at Stot- 5010. Shop Book Sale during reg High school teen dance. The Westland •• Westgate Towers, Taylor The food distributed for tlemyer Early Childhood WORK REFERRAL Towers, Greenwood Tow January will be rice crisp ular library hours at the and Family Development Chamber ofCpmrnerce's WinterFest:: library. Information Center Inc. ers, Liberty Park, Presby cereal, figs.^rn, tomato Center, on Marquette Bowling Outing will be held at Westland: • refers workers to seniors terian Village and Carolon juice and a bonus item. For between Wayne and Wild- Bowlfrom 1*5p.ni. oni Saturday, Feb."4<, who need help. The pro Condos, etc., are eligible for information, call Dorsey wood. Programs include an :F6r $150, a four-person team can enjoy I gram is for people interest transportation to bingo if Center's hotline at 595- WESTLAND Early Intervention Pro drinks, a buffet dinner and a chance,at a ed in providing transporta they have a minimum of 0366. ,_;•'•• gram, Head Start, trophy and prizes- Or sponsor, a team for tion, yard work, house five players. (313) 722- CENTER Kids/Plus PrescKool, a Pre- LAS VEGAS NIGHT $225 and have a business sign displayed work, etc. Workers can 7632. SIDEWALK SALE Primary Impaired program V:; specify the type of work St. Theodore Catholic Westland Shopping Center and Sparkey Preschool. all weekend. ;••;-; V V.' Church in Westland will they are willing to do and will offer its Winter Side Registration is ongoing the communities they want sponsor a Las Vegas Night walk Sale through Jan. 19. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m, Sat to serve. Chore Worker CLUBS IN More than 50 stores will Call (313) 595.2660 for Program, (313) 422-1052. urday, Feb, 7, at the . information. ACTION church, 8200.N,.Wayne put out fall and winter 1110. DYER CENTER merchandise at clearance The Wayne-Westland RAFFLE AND BANQUET Road, We8t|land; Admis CHURCH PRESCHOOL FRANKLIN PTSA FRIENDS MEET The Notre Dame Council sion is $3; parking is free. prices! The Westland Free The Franklin High PTSA is Friends of the Westland School District's Dyer Senior Adult Center has Knights of Columbus in A 50/50 drawing will be '[;/ Methodist Preschool has seeking hew members. Historical Museum meet 7 Wayne will hold its second held every hour; Beer) food openings for 3- and 4-year- Membership is open to p.m. on the second Tues activities Monday-Thurs and refreshments will be , day at the center, on Mar annual raffle and banquet CHAMBER olds in the morning and those who care about the days oManuary, March, Wednesday, Feb. 18. First available at a nominal schools and community, quette between Wayne and EVENTS afternoon sessions. The May, July, September and Newburgh roads. Mondays, prize is $3,000, second charge.;-'-; v'>.;":'-'^::':.^-'.-'.;.'>.:'. younger pupils attend and members aren't November at the Westland WAKE UP WESTLAND Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; prize is $500. Tickets are ANIMAL ADOPTfONS Tuesdays and Thursdays required to have a student Meeting House, 37091 Tuesdays, arts, crafts and $100 each, for an addition TJhe Dearborri AnimalShel The Westland Chamber of with theother pupils in the school. Price is $3 for Marquette between New- Commerce Wake Up West- needlework at 9:30 a.m.; al $20 two people may terwill behaving a show attending Mondays and students, $5 for adults. burgh and Wayne roads. Wednesdays, Kitchen attend on one ticket. Only case of pets noon to 3 pim. land informative breakfast Wednesdays. A Friday Checks should be made Information, president Jim will feature "Human Band, 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 100 tickets will be sold. on Jan. 24 at the Super enrichment class is also payable to Franklin PTSA Franklin, (313) 721-0136. p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Includes dinner, open bar Resource Management available. The preschool is and sent to 31000 Joy, Everyone is welcome. Petz store at 34420 Ford Responsibilities for Busi- ' arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a and raffle. For information, Road in Westland. Several at 1421S. Venoy, West- Livonia 48150. Hawaiian dance exercise call (734) 728-3020. ness Overs'' with Debo land. (313) 728-3559. dogs and possibly some/' : rah Allgeierof the Intelli TUTORIAL PROGRAM class will be held at 1 p.m. cats desperately iri heed of YWCA READINESS A free tutoring program for every Wednesday in the VFW AUXILIARY gent Management Solu FOR SENIORS Membership in the Veter homes will be; brought in tions Group Inc. The talk The YWCA of Western students is offered at the Senior Resources Depart for viewing. Actual adop Wayne County, Early Salvation Army Wayne- , GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE ment (Friendship Center), ans of Foreign Wars of the will include tips on payroll Grandma's1 Attic Sale will United States, Ladies Aux tions will be done at the garnishments, deductions, Childhood School Readi Westland Corps Communi 1119 Newburgh, Hall A. shelter. For information, •" • ness Program is available ty Center, 2300 Venoy* be at the Senior Resources Instructor is Kammo Oris. iliary Grand River Post deposit and tax forms, how Department (Friendship 1519, is open. Relationship call the shelter at (313) tp hire, employee hand to 4- and 5-year-old chil Westland. The program is Sign up at the front desk or 943-2697. \ ; v.,/ : dren. The YWCA is at for students in Wayne, Center), 1119 Newburgh call (313) 722-7632. to a veteran of combat on I books and other benefit Road, Westland, daily from ; Options. The breakfast and 26279 Michigan Ave., Westland and Romulus. It foreign soil will insure eli- " VALENTINE'S PARTY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also gibility. Make reservations '. The Westland Jay«es will program will be 8-9:30 a.m. Inkster. (313) 561-4110. will meet 3:30-6 p.m, tyon- Tuesday, Jan: 20, at Joy day» Wednesday and ;; . included in this sale are by calling membership host a Valentine's Day • CHARTER SCHOOL hundreds of ceramic molds recruiter Dolores M. Grif- : Party 7 .p!m. to 1 a.m; Feb. Manor, 28999 Joy Road, The Academy of Detroit- Thursday. For information VOLUNTEERS Westland! Free breakfast on participating or volun and hundreds of pieces of BOY SCOUTS fin, (313) 427-2791. Meet 14 at Bova VFW Hall. Sin Westland, an ings are the first Thursday ; gles and couples welcome, sponsored by Independent entrepreneurial and busi teering, call Shabaura greenware. For informa A few good young men ages Cobb, (313) 722T3660. tion, call 722-7632. of each month at 27555 •: Jaycees and hon-Jaycees '. Carpet and Great Lakes. 11-18 are needed to work : ness charter school, serves Grantland, Livonia. Cur- welcome. $5 entry. RSVP . Truck & Trailer Inc. For kindergarten through sev TRAVELGROUP with Boy Scout Troop No. by Feb, 12. Tracy Chovanec reservations, call (734) 326- The Travel Group meets 865 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays rent Post 1619 Ladies Aux enth grade. The school iliary members include -(734)844-7770. 7222. ;v 1&46 p.iitK every Friday in at Hamilton Elementary emphasizes a basic educa H1STORYON individuals from Westland,'. tion with business and ••"„ the.Westland Friendship School, corner of Avondale BOWUNG OUTING Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, and Schuman in Westland. Livonia, Redford, Detroit * The Westland Chamber of entrepreneurial skills. The y^}::$$^ and surrounding areas. school offers a foreign ianV WESTLAND MUSEUM unless a trip or program is Monthly campoute will be " AT THE Commerce will be hosting planned. Programs include the WinterFest Bowling ' guage class, music and art, The WeBtland Historical featured. For information, WEEKENDERS LIBRARY Outing from 1-5 p.m. Sat a dress code and a comput Museum is open 1-4 p.m. speakers, films, celebration call (313) 729-i283. The Weekenders family of birthdays and weekly BOOK DISCUSSION urday, Feb, 7, as part of er lab with Internet. Call Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne PET-A-PET campers meet the second The book discussion group Westland WinterFest'98. (313) 722-1465 or (248) Road, between Marquette door prizes. There is a $3 The Pet-A-Pet Club, which Wednesday of the month in meets 7-9 p.m. the third (313) 326-7222. Games will 569-7787. and Cherry Hill. (313) 326- . membership fee for resi- offers pet visits to nursing Franklin High School, on Tuesday of the month in include Red Pin and 10-pin home residents, needs spe Joy east of Merriman. (313). the community meeting No Tap. Sponsorship of a cial pets and people. Pets 631-2993. room of the William P. team for $150 includes undergo a slight screening Faust Public Library of bowling, two drinks, buffet and need proof of shots to Westland. Join the group dinner, trophies and prices. Th« Obwrvw Humptpw* welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community participate. Local sites SUPPORT by signing up at the Recep include Cnmelot Hall Con groups or individuals announcing a community program or'event. Please type or print the infor ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ' tion Desk. Participants are mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, valescent Center (Debbie expected to have read the McDermott, 427-3791,10 Alcoholics Anonymous • I , Livonia, MI. 48150, or byftx to 313-591-7279, Deadline for Calendar itenxsis noon Friday .books and to be prepared to RECREATION a.m. the second Saturday "Conscious Contact Group"." • ' 1 for the following Thursday's paper, Calt953-2104 if you have any questions. diacuMthem. RBCRIAHOM ANO FUN of the month), Garden City meets 8:30-9:30 p.m. each \ A recreational get-together Wednesday and Sunday at,' •it Upcoming books for discus CVwrt; Rehab (Stacy Suida, (313) sion include: for teens and adultB who 422-2438, second Thursday Garden City Hospital (use Jan. 20 - Caleb Carr, The are disabled will be the sec 0«te *od 11m: of the month at 3 p.m.) and entrance on north side of AHeirist." ond Friday of each month Roosevelt-McGrath School building). Men and women Feb. 17 - John Dunning, at the-Westland Bailey Locttbn: (Lynn Eichbrecht, (313) are welcome. A 21st Center. (313) 722-7620. anniversary meeting is "Book*d To Die." fQjwpifOnQt 591-3347, the last Wednes March 17, Laurie King, PMA^n SKATwM day of the month). Informa planned for 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Beekeeper's Appren Tb* Westland Figure Skat AdtitthntHnfo.: tion is available from Ruth Wednesday, March 11. tice." ing Club is forming an Curry, (313) 635-0410, or Hugh Hayes will be the ril 21, Michael Connelly, Adult Introductory Preci Daisy Doran, (313) 666- speaker. Everyone is wel- , Port." sion Team. The team is for t/« additional $ht*t ifntc*t$aiy 1991. There is a $5 mem come.Woody,(313)729- .'> IS, M*rg*r»t Atwood, those who want to have fun bership charge. 0620. MMaMMMtM iiiHi* X i h'-- ^ttm^^mmm^^t^ f ^^^^WPPIPIWf mm immmmm ^m^w^^^^^^t^tm^^mm^m^m 3 Page i. Section K Keely Wygomk. Editor 313 953 2105 on the woh; http://observur-cccisntMc.com Thursday. January 15. 1998 i ? Ridgeddle Players presents "Wait Until park/* 8pm; at the play- house,1206 W. Long Lake, Troy. • Tickets $11, (248)988-7049 Clarkston Toy Show features more than 70 tables of vintage toys, dolls, trains, advertising,. cap guns, Star Wars figures, mechanical banks and American tin pieces, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 5660 MaybeeBoad, Clarkston. Admis sion $3, free for children ages 12 and younger, (248) 394-0925 BY FRANK PROVENZANO • •"> While the popular focus is on STAFF WRTTEB Peter Pan's instnie^ve^bimsy, t wasn't easy explaining to it's Wendy who provides the my two young sons, that I grounding for the story's time actually talked to ^rVendy less appeal. / • I L The fantasy is enhanced by I • il Darling, most popularly known as Peter Pan's real-world fancy four elaborate sets: the nursery, I t Neverland, the underground who travels with him to Never? - $•• land. Apparently, even a 2 1/2 - and the pirate ship. And, of and 6-year-old set limitations • Wturt: 'Peter Pan,*; a threes-act musical starring Cathy Rigby course, pixie dust spread every >,-••» :: where. '•'•. :•'•'."••:••:• voniogic;; -...i • /-- ^:¾¾^¾JiWhw^ i Wednesday Jan^^ v Their incredulous response: ' With ohe: foot in the real- "You?!" After all/ they figure; • Show timet: world and the other in the Nev I'm from the wacky, all-too-seri • Ip.mr'antf 7:30 p.m..Wednesday, Jan. 21 erland fantasy scape, Wendy is Boys Choir of Harlem performs 7 ous adult world. (Ha, in age • 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Jan. 22-23 arguably the central character p.m. at Hill Auditorium, 825 N. only) , • 2 p.m. and 7:30 p,rn. Saturday, Jan. 24 "If the audience doesn't University, Ann Arbor. Tickets The coincidental discussion • i.p.m, and 6:30 p.m. Sunday,.Jan. 25 believe Wendy believes in Peter $12-$26, (734) 764-2538 with Wendy, I explained, came • Tickets: $19.50-$49; (248) 645-6666, or (313) 871-1132. Pan, then they won't either," about because she, the other said Sagardia, who first • Where: Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway (at Madison Avenue), appeared in Detroit four years Darlings, Hook, Smee, Tinker one block east of Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Bell arid the boy in green tights ago in "Evita." * . who never grows up will soon • For InfcrroatkHi: (313) 872-1000. "I never thought of Detroit as land in town; a theater town until we stayed Beginning this Wednesday there (for a month)," she said through Sunday, Jan. 25 the adults who keep him earth- a play which first opened in from Palm Springs where the ageless characters will appear. bound. Peter Pan is as real as London, and then had produc company was finishing up its at the Detroit Opera House in memories of long afternoons of tions throughout the first half west coast run before heading the headed-for-Broadway pro* endless play in a world only of the century. to the Midwest. duction, "Peter Pan." bound by the limits of imagina The musical version to be- "Detroit is incredibly recep If you think it's tough keep tion, "'y^",.'-^'.''":"'.' seen by local audiences first tive, a city that opens its arms," ing St. Nick's secret, try telling In a coherent moment/ adults appeared on Broadway in .1954, said Sagardia, who has an a 21/2 year old preparing to fly' might call Neverland by anoth and starred Mary Martin in the unconventional training for the from his perch on the cpuch er name: paradise. title role. Eventually, it's expect stage. • :/,:•''•.;'. that the baby powder he's ed the current production, star After receiving a bachelor's sprinkled on, his back isn't A play about play ' ;f ;•; ring Cathy Rigby, will land on degree id psychology at UCLA, magic flyingdust.••'.' * Wendy, played by the diniinu- Broadway, probably in Decem Sagardia was deciding whether But then* magic works in tive Elisa Sagardia, has.the ber. • to attend graduate school when strange ways. ';•' : boundless energy and innocence In the late 1970s, Teter Pan" she heard about an audition for / That fearless toddler irivari- to transform James M. Barrio's was reprised with Sandy Dun- the young mistress in "Evita." . ably takes a leap. He lands feet 1902 classic into a modern-day can. And in 1991, Rigby brought Her last onstage appearance . first. But his imagination soars. parable about the "game" of life. her unmatched-athleticism to was in high school, Hot Vn:BMJCing~Kingof He figures he is flying. Who's Barrie's'novel,;The Little the role in a national tour. She's "I was oyer J.8, but I could the Blues - plays the Fox going to argue? White Bird," included six chap received wide critical acclaim look, like a teetiager " she said. That seems appropriate. Wendy -Theatre, 2211:Woodward Ah, you see, Peter Pan cannot ters about Peter Pan. In 1904, and a Tony nomination as best Ave*, Detroit with Bobby .only fly, he's for real. It's just the stories were condensed into actress for her role. Please see PAN, E2 Bland,8phi. Tickets$27.50 and $35, (313) 983-6611 / Join the cast of Sesajm Street on an imaginary journey BY KEELY WYGONDC journeys. Having a live person on Street, and children will know the STAFF.WIUTKR stage gives the show a bit niore words to some of the newer songs. Setam* StrMt UvtVs Who says you can't go back to reality. Sam interacts with the There are also some songs written "1-2-3... im«ftwr - Sesame Street after you're all characters." especially for this show. • When: Twenty-four perform****, * grown up? Burt receives a postcard from Some grandparents might never Wednesday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, "Most of the parents taking their his Cousin Bubbles, an underwa have been to Sesame Street, but Feb.i. kids to see Sesame Street.Live ter photographer, and then imag chances are pretty good they've • Where; Fox Theatre, 2211 Wood- • grew up on Sesame Street," said ines he's under the sea. been to the Fox. ward Ave., Detroit. • Tkket*: $15, $12« $9,' mm mmm^mmmmmmmm E2(0F*) The Observer A JEccenfrte/THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 Ringing in the Opening for the brothers is In 1987, they formed an p possibilities, whereas the Bare- working on music. Andy Creeg play with anyone ehe. We play New Year with Kevin Hearn, BNL's key capella quartet called The Syn naked ladies, have more of a gan took the surplus of his with a different energy.. The last 16,000 people at boardist, and his band Thin- thetic's and won the National band set up where it's five indi material and released "Aridi- tour was 21 months long and it The Palace of . buckle. Rising Star talent contest at the viduals doing what comes out of wprk." Jim Creeggan played was tiring. It's good to step out Auburn Hills, "We're Sort of in between tpurr . Canadian National Exhibition that combo," bass on four songs on Sarah and do something different * ?" the Canadian ing and (recording) an album beating put some fellow Canadi They recorded their first McLachian's latest album "Sur- The IBroiher$ Creeggan and pop band the with the Ladies. It's nice to go an teenager named Alanis album, The Brothers Creeggan* facing,'' and oh ojie tUne on Thlnbuchh perform 6 pjn. Sun B arenaked out and put it (the music) out Morissette, who was then 13., (Reprise) from 1993 to 1994 dip^ Meryn Cadell's debut album day, Jan. Wat the Magic Bag, L a 4 i ie; ••&*,. there. We've always sold Broth Several projects followed ping into Jim Creeggan's experi "Angel Food for Thought": /•- 22920 Wooduiard Ape. in Fern- announced the ^ ers Creeggan CDs at Barenaked including a stint with the Toroh-; ences traveling in Belize and The brothers accompanied dale. Ticket* are $0 iri\idyance CHRISTINA Janfe Siberry oh *My Mother is for the 18 and older show. Call FVOCO Sotd-out sliow > ; Ladies shows and we've had a to Symphony Youth Orchestra. Guatemala. For example, the was the biggest mail-order service through my The brothers got together to "Glbwn Song" tells the story of Not the White Dove" on the \i (248) 644-3030 pr visit hitp: 11 of its career. ," mom. That's how it survived," record classical, jazz, Latin, rag- Creeggan's meeting with a "Honor the Earth" tribute CD. ww0lfnagicbag.com for mdre 'thai hasn't stopped their need » Jim Creeggan said with a laugh; ••.'•'• time and pop music as TheBelizia. n "tour guide* and other Jim Creeggan explained that information. The Brothers Creeg to play clubs, Two members of V Prior to this tour, The Broth Brothers Creeggan "mainly, I clown friends to Andy. Creeg at the Magic Bag he and his gan's website is http-J I www. the band are returning to small: ers Cr.eeggajvreleasepVal^ think because there's just a gan's jazzy piano. The musically brother will perform a few BNL jnusicwest. com! Artislsl CI venues toproniote their side,- and did a few "odd gigs here and . brother thing that needed to be frenetic ."Takin' Out the songs including "Spider In My Creeggan/ projects, :.'/'-'il--.r '"''. ;therer-V.^,/\-\ \u^p- -½ V';explpr^:1^.t!ifi'fullet't.ltV'there/; Garbage" talks about cleaning Room" from its 1996 album • Detroit Red Wing and BNL bassist Jim Creeggan; • -The TorontO'born bothers arid we jusVwarited to give it its and things that are taken for *B6rn on a Pirate Ship" WkRK-FM DJ Darren McCarty and. his brother Andy Creeggani began playing music together, in fullpotential," JinvCreegjgan granted. It also shares BNL's (Reprise). , has been nominated for an the band's former keyboardist, hifch school as the Backstreet ; aaid/ > :- "•:•* '..'•;';''.^.:¾.^ trademark sense of humor, As for the Barenaked Ladies, ESPN ESPY, Award for his are performing Sunday, Jan. 18, Sand performing songs by v "Most of it is centered ;around "Never felt so keen/when I use singer/guitarist Ed Robertson game-winning goal against atihe Magic Bag in Ferndale in bands ranging from Elvis to the tun.es oh the two instruments - MrClean." and singer Steven Page are Philadelphia in the NHL Finals support of its aptly titled albums ; Weather Report They soon •' double bass and piano, and then, In February 1995 Andy Creeg working on new songe, some of last season. Fans can vote for ; McCarty two ways - by calling "The Brothers Creeggan" and t movedon to experimental jazz on the recordings, we build stuff gan left the Barenaked Ladies which the band debuted at The "The Broihers,Creeggan II* with Tuna Straight; • around that. We explore the duo but continued his work with The Palace show. ; ^ (900) 076rESPY <>? by visiting Brothers Creeggan to study "I love them so that's great,? /the^unofficial; McCarty, website composition at McGill Universi he said laughing. K-j|v at http:// www. darrerimccarty. iV| S I | v -+'• I E r r: E N'T t l t ty in Montreal. The Brothers Creeggan ;an4- com beginning Thursday/Jain. "He 8brt-of,_wanted to explore Hearn aren't the only oneS* 15; The ESPY Awards , which ni imp mA rnnn his own sort of personal stuff working outside BNL. Besides: represent the convergence of the and music, all tied into' one," Jim his own album, Hearn has teen sports arid entertainment com recording with the Rheostatics, munities, were created by ESPN Creeggan explained. 7 vIwll/Li iv illu • «faHe's fooling around trying Drummer Tyler Stewart has in 1993 and are given fb,r Excel- new things. He.Was the earliest been playing around Toronto in ; leiice in Sports Performance in one to join the band. He had a band called Arsed with a for more than 30 categories. The * General OMMS jtoKiiLfcitfeaU ; WttdArtbUTkUm : 5dtAH2(l)V .^: M^theifr«A':--';-: ' heyer really got to try university mer publicist for BNL ahd fellow Show will be aired live at 8 p.m. MJdwgan&Teteqrjpfi • SarainMadneo0a»ilaal5N?w tf0MIAl0NE3(K) ^ Bargain rr^rJal/pteHB '' ;• ThetewTheatm - «artwW(«6«W and he's sort of dbbg that right Toronto musicians. Monday, Feb. 9, from Radio City JfV«1# BaqaiiHatweD^HOOAl' • ; Z (Tw^Xt)sfww(iaiy . Same day JMncefidett wSaU t WlifC«CCWiTIW*C5W)rK5 now,", / ,'.• ;:;•.•' , ' "It's kind of like the Cars Music Hall in New: York. 8*5»Mjtrt«0jI)t Shows StvtP9 b^>re 6.-00 pm , NV.toViF.&i*accepted He took time out from his meets Oasis, or Oasis meets ;38 ' iifiiffii AiShomtAliipm. Now Kttptir^ ViaSt MastaOrd . Continues ShomDaiy ^Denote No teEogagaiient MpTHEATUS studies to record ""The Brothers ^Special," Stewart said giggling. tfyou have a question or com ^M.uAmmn* 'LittSNwsFiitiSataiuv UnMA^riiriine Creeggan II." Two songs - "Suite Side projects, he explains, ment fqr Christina Fuoco write ' laHaneTown Center , :• . K1-1H0 : jljOOfortltdJliO for Sarah" and "Squiggly Line" - makes BNL "looser." her at The Observer & Eccentric woowuHumnC(i) : --:V''8idW-A\''.;'. Vafet Parking AvaWte ' , Winced $amf^ fid* avabtfc 313-561-7200 were recorded as part of a collec "I learn how to make the Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft .wACTiiDocrirv jUUh 313-593^790 •<•Oerwto VF r«sSrKtic<& '. MM John*. Road J1.00rJ6pii tion of lullabies they were writ music more fun," Stewart said. Road, Livonia, Ml 48150, or via * - frtdjy thni Thnrxbjr AMBXMWEKWOU(I) ,110-585-2070 ','••. Mef«pjn.Sli0 ing. The Latin-like "Cows, Chick "The Ladies are pretty fun. It e-mail at [email protected], or McoooAsrrcETS(Kn) 'AlTftttSfORfU-THURS. AnipteParting-TefortJCefite MOftofT SHOWS ffKWAfO ens and Peas" continues the doesn't look like we're that seri leave a message at (734) 953- j^tOOMNOWONUU v'pomwifi) ^ MocoeuxW6aditttdtoPClJ& :,frtefieMohDfrbtVopcofli- SATURDW0NLY theme of Andy Creeggan's fasci ous, but we take the music very 2045, ext. 2130. Christina Fuoco WMAGOO(K) HfiKdflmsafter 6pm KuKCalTktMrtfor reports on pop music during the ^C000«ITC£TJ(KH) TOMOftOWKVBIMU nation with farm animals. seriously. That's very uncool to Ff£nom(i)Kv SwVtfaMS It seems like whenever the admit, but it's true. I learn a cer K-Rock report Fridays at 5 p.m. •-: MTOEPOC(iy »WACtKbOC{R) with Millen, } XI£AM(R) TTTANK(KU)NV brothers have free time, they're tain sense of lightness when I :«0»WUHUNTIK(l) NrTHCUXEl(R) iACKattiOWN(l)NV AIF0«a0«(l) -»> TITM(K«); AltSTAD(l) KPCoocmHwmc(ii) T}€UTTUMEttW)(C) ' RlWO(K} M0USEHUNT(KyKV •<-. sow*am POSTMAN(I) DK0N5TWCTIKKAMY(I) AUN:TWI£SW(KCTKrH(l) TOMttOWHEV»Df5(PC13) KV BEAN(KU) ^jOMOttOWJiVBDiS - cwfacarti/fi5TNCj^r«} TfTAHK(K13) %>: m : HO»AiWC3(K)KV ctumaumusmisQw -41- *. ^.-1^ •<£ : ^,.. ,.£±.<.... aaaaal BBBBBBBBBaBBBBBBBal mm ) ) II ,(. \ • '•' The dbMrver.&'BiecentrfcttHVBaiJAyt JANUARY 15,1998 (OF*)Et A lot of Michi- Windchills keep Michigan sane. about the segment. *You don't "Lenny's retarded. Hisonly That's rare. There are very few Wahls Trio - with drummed •ACKSTAflfc ganders are feel We're a weird state. think of ice as a medium for art. problem is that be can't control writers who can writer for more George Davidson and bassiB^ ing guilty about1 Tonight oh Backstage Pass on But you don't think of a newspa- himself. His brother, George, is than one medium." Why might Marion Hayden - has jus^ this winter. Call Detroit Public Television; we're per as a medium either, and willing in part to sacrifice part of 'his'novel have been more trans released its first CD, 'You Be the" it the El Nino covering our most conspicuous bang!, origami slaps you in the himself for Lenny's betterment, latable than most? "Because Judge." The disc features special;; effect: you want celebration of winter, the annual face. Mainly, I need to remember They share a desire to own land, Steinbeck is focusing on human guests Marcus Beljgrave and;;, to enjoy the mild Plymouth International Ice that Allison's going to have a run it their own way, not have to . drama/this play can be drama Ursula Wa|ker, and aft Kirrtj temperatures Sculpture Spectacular. Ply chainsaw. I just hope I don't work for anybody and be able to tized because the drama is in the found out, it's more than just %- caused by the mouth's Ice Spectacular is the stumble on some subconscious live on their own terms. It looks people/ record. "The CD is a gift for thev,: infamous jet oldest and largest ice carving trigger that *et8 her off on a at one point like they; might W. Kim Heron will be in the Henry Ford Health System's carw>; stream, but all event in North America and rampage. Remind me not to say achieve; their dream r.they have; studio to host the honorable cer research efforts, a mark oC? the property attracts carvers from all across 'Rosebud.'" Good thinking. : saved some: money, they find a • Judge Myron Wahls, long Judge Wahls' gratitude to thd!' ANN damage in Cali- the United States, Canada, In a segment we're calling partner - it seems within reach. respected both in the courtroom Henry Ford doctors who hav# DEUSI fornia weighs on Japan, Norway, Russia and "Anderson on Anderson," Back- What loses it is Lenny's uncon- and the community, perhaps less guided his five-year fight witrj; multiple myeloma; All .proceed.^' r~T , ; your conscience. Switzerland. stage host Gary Anderson will trollability. The play is talking"•• known as a terrific jazzman, : Combined with season affected While I stay warm inside, talk with Backstage host Blair about the hopelessness of •^Listen to Judge Wahls when he from the record go to the figh^ jljsorders, things could get pretty Jimmy Rhoades will go outdoors Anderson about the Hilberry dreams for the downtrodden. hits his stride,- or rather his against cancer." What a speciaC" bleak around here. with Allison Edwards, past presi Theatre production''Of Mice arid "It was significant part of a groove'* and then you know why man. ,*- '••Well, cold temperatures have dent of the Ice Carving Club at Men," which Blair is directing, moyement that opened the dop.r Lionel Hampton, who certainly We*ll also get a live perfoi;f: jirrjved, just in time to save us Henry Ford Community College. Of course, we all know Stein for writers like Tennessee has his pick of coinpany, pulled mance in the Detroit Public Tele$ from widespread depression. Jimmy's guardedly optimistic beck's novel to be an American Williams, Arthur Miller and Wahls onto the road for a tour in vision studio from Flint's prej; classic. I asked Gary how the August Wilson, for that type of '88. The judge is one swinging, rhier practitioner of powerhouse^ play stacks up. "It's an important exploration of the human condi blues-drenched player in the electric blues; Larry McCrayi*-' Warm-up at chili cookoff piece in Aniericari theater histo tion. Its success made Broadway style of Gene Harris, whose That's all on Backstage Pass on* ry, first of all because it is a good willing to produce starkly realis 'Gene's Blues' he digs with rel Detroit Public Television, tonight! Forty cooks from seven differ prepare their chili on the premis rendering of the book, but also tic plays. The New York Times * ish." at midnight, repeated Friday at' ent states will be competing in es, and light their stoves at noon. because of the issues it address critic called is one of the best The Judge ensemble, the Mike 7;30p.m. the "fifth annual Winter Freeze Chili will be turned in forjudg es: the average guy trying to dramas in American theater to Regional Chili Cookoff and Salsa ing at 3 p.m. After the judging, come together within the com that time. Competition Saturday, Jan. 17. which is expected toTast until munity and still meet his own "Steinbeck actually wrote the The event in Allen Park at the 4:30 or 5 p.m., prizes will be needs" script and did a brilliant job.: VFW Hall, 16736 Ecorse Road, awarded. offers entertainment, chili and Food and beverages will be "Gourmet Jose" Salsa samples. available for purchase through* ,Mastei44 Doors open 11 a.m. Cooks will out the day. Admission is $2. Nothing HIP! FUNNY! 9BMtfamwm,mn TWO BEST PICTURE Full of surprises!" Kaw Achenbach. 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K5 "IMIIIKIIWI .^ Hwmcp^l R 1.1-11(1 ^ ^•m..ilii .*™ii» •TARTS FRIDAY AMC REl AIR AMC IAURH PARK AMC STfPIIHG (ENTER BIRMINGHAM 8 STARTS FRIDAY. JANUARY AMC BII AIR lO ,UV l A I Ml I t'AHH AW Sfli TMttllD fITV AMC STMUINf. CTH V.V7iSJl CANTON SHOWCASE tV.ir*1 SHOWCASE »f AOBODN AMC tASTIAHD AMC SOUTHFIE ID CITV AMC WONDffttAND H r('H iM«tANTON QUO VADIS sHOw .t/u. A mm (0F*)I4 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY/, JANUARY 15,1998 A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area TH EAT E R. Arts, Macomb Community Coilege, with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. HFCC President's Collage Concert AVENUE fflOOUCTtONS/ATTIC THE $29, $26 students and seniors; Group March 22,.WIlberg'8 "Tres Cantus ATRE discounts available. (810) 286-2141 Laudehdi* and Bernsteln'a 'ChlcbesteCi" 'A Closer Walk with Patsy Cllne,* fea WAYNE NEVVTON Psalms* with Vanguard Brass Ensemble •• turing Susan Arnold as 'Patsy' singing 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, The Palace of • on May 17. (313) 317-6566 Mmmmiiim^mamMamm Hiomz^.^Mmmm-r MaiMHaiHHHMMia mm Hmrmp*V^mwmi*mwmtw m The Observer & Eccentrics'THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,1998 «MF*)tf « Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fupcp; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the pbs^ • Newspapers, 36251 &^ •«•>t •••••••••••••••••>••••«••••••••«•t•»»••»#»••••••«••••••••»• • •»••••• t ••• t*»•»•••••t•t«••11 »•••••••••••••••••••«•••»•• • ••»••• • , Continued /rt>» prevlou* page Jan. 20. (313) 634,5924 With 2 Star Tabernacle, 9 p.m. Friday, MCMCtNCHAT : -"u- "••< • I trio) (248) 645-2150^ v^ Jan, 16, Gold Dplla/, 3129 Cass Ave., iO p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesdays In " | TARTARSAUCE TRADITIONAL JAZZ Detroit. Cover charge, 21 and older, Janua/y, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 .. " •AW':-" Wutch'tHai^ (country punk) (313) 833*873, Telegraph Road (one block north of Five ; 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1.8, featurlrig Ron saaCs^MEgYaaa Every author imagines hav • Leonard will sign copies of goWjdollar^mlridless.com or Mile Road), Redford. Free. 21 arid Klschuk, at First Baptist Church, 300 WG RED'S COMEDY CLUB ing his or her day when their his, latest novel, "Cuba Libre http://mernbers.tripod.com/>goldjdo»- oWer. (rock) (313) 6334477 Wilrts at Bates streets, Birmingham. Norrfi Stultz; Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16- book is finally published.' , (Pelacorte), Jar' • MERGE '••••• Freewill offering. (248) 644-0550 17, at Mr; B's Roadhouse, 595 N.. But after 34 novels and acco Leonard is riding a wave of STEWART FRANCKE With Big Blonde Wig and Viola TRANUNMION Lapeer Road (M-24), Oxford. (248) 628- lades as "the greatest living popular and critical appeal. With Coco Love Alcorn and Susan Peacock. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, \ 6500 Calloway, 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, The Blind Pig, 206-208 S..Flrst St.. Arm V 9 pw. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Bird of writer of crime fiction,"E tlmore Two of his recent books, "Get Paradise, 20? S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. HOLLY HOTEL "Dutch* Leonard should set his Shorty" and "Ruin Punch," have Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $10. Arbor/Cover charge. 19 and oWer. Cover charge. 21 and older, (acid jazz) Ricky Connor and Bill Kraze, Thursday- Alf ages, (pop) (734) 7611800 (rock) (734) 996*555 eights higher. been made into movies ("Get "MIDWEST ICC FESTW" i (734)662-8310 Saturday, Jan. 15-17; Steve Sabo and Shorty" and "Jackie Brown"). GANGSTER FW* IACHAIVAIANOANI Tammy Pescatelil, Thursday-Saturday, At least that's an opinion 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Cross Street With Cold as Ufa, Earth Mover, Blood .; : 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Espresso Jan. 22-24, at the hotel, 110 Battle shared by many readers along His first novel, ^The Bounty Station, 5ilW, Cross St., Ypsilanti, for Blood. All Out War, One for One, ^ Roylate Caffe, 214 S. Main St., Ann Alley, Holly. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, end with his home state and home Hunters," was published in Cover charge. 19 and older, (ska) (734) Dogz of War, Envy and Dayz Gone. 6:30 ..->•:" Arbor. Free. All ages. (734) 668-1838 8:30 p.m. and[10:30 p.m. Fridays and town. 1953. At the time, Leonard was 485-5050 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. Magic Stick In the . PAULVORNHAGEN Saturdays. 8:30 p.m. shows non smok By proclamation of Gov. John a copy writer at Campbell- GILLESPIE, RASMUSSEN AND RAF- Majesticcomplex, 4140 Woodward . ; With hfs vocal/sax, piano and bass trio, ing. (248) 634-Q000 Engler, the state of Michigan Ewald advertising agency. FOUt Ave., Detroit, $7. All ages: (punk) 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Edison's, JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB will observe "Elmore Leonard In the mid 1960s, he sold his 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Kodiak Grill, (313) 83SP001 220 Merrill St., Birmingham/Free. 21 Chris Zlto, 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 Day" on Friday, Jan. 16. first novel'to Hollywood, "Hom- 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Cover MYSTERY TRAM WITH JIM MCCARTY and older; With his quartet, 9:30 p.m. (free); Bobby Collins, Chris Zito, and The awards ceremony will be bre." Later that decade, he charge. 21 and older, (rock) (810) 731- 10 pjm. Saturday. Jan. 17, Library Pub, Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17, Bird of Rich Hlgglnbottom, Friday-Saturday, held in conjunction with a book switched from Westerns to 1750 42100 Grand River, Noyi. Free. 21 and Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. $5. Jan. 16-17. ($20. $12 first Friday signing at Borders in down crime fiction. With the release GOVERNMENT HONEY older, (blues) (248) 349-9110 21 and. older; 7:30-11:30 p.m; Tuesdays show); John Joseph, John Barillaro and town Birmingham, 34300 of "Fifty-Two Pickup," "City 9 p.m. Sundays in January, Bullfrog Bar NEW BOMB TURKS In January, Oakland Grill, 32832 Rich Hlgginbottom,Thursday-Saturday, Woodward Avenue, (248) 203- and Grill, 15414 Telegraph Road (one With Bantam Rooster and Murder City •- Woodward Ave. (south of 14 Mile Jan. 22-24 ($14), at the club above Primeval" and "Stick," he liter block north of Five Mile Road), Redford. Wrecks, 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, • •>• - Road), Royal Oak. Free. 21 end older. Kicker's All American Grill. 36G71 0005. ally set out to create a new $3.21 and older, (rock) (313) 533- Magic Stick in the Majestic complex, (248)645-2160/(734)662- Plymouth Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. < Starting at 7 p.m., the festiv genre. 4477 4140 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $6 in,\ 8310/(248) 549-7700 Thursdays (free), 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ities include: GRIN advance. 18 and older, (alternative DONALD WALDEN TRIO Fridays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. Sundays (new • A representative from the Leonard's mid 1980s break 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Cross Street rock) (313) 833J>00L 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, talent night/jmprov). (734) 261-0555 governor's office reading the out seller, "Glitz," pushed him Station, 511W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. OAK RIDGE BO YT ^ Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S formal proclamation of "Elmore onto the best-selling authors Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. - Free. 21 and older, (sax/plaho/bass) Roger Kabler, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Leonard Day"; echelon. (734)485-5050 Macomb Center for the Performing > (248)645-21.50 15 ($10, dinner show package $20.95), • Birmingham Mayor Archie Leonard begins his nine-city GYPSY TRIBE Arts, Macomb Community.College, v. and 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday- Duncombe will present book-signing tour of his latest 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Griffs Grill. 49 44575 Garfield Road (at M-59), Clinton '• Saturday, Jan. 16-17 ($12, $24.95 din Township. $27, $25 students and WOULD Leonard with the key to the novel intii8 hometown. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 ner show package); Jackson Perdue, city; and older, (rock) (248) 334-9292 seniors. All ages. (Country) (810) 288- :\ MUSIC 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 ($10, HIS NAME IS ALIVE 2141 v IMMUNITY "• • $20.95 dinner show package), and With Oenise James, and Gilchrist, Oaks PAKISTANI TAMBOURINE 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday- and Nash, 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Gold 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Mondays in 1617, Union Lake Grill and Bar, 2280 Saturday, Jan. 23-24 ($12, $24.95 din Dollar, 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover January, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 ,, Union Lake Road, Commerce Township. ner show package), at the club, 5070 charge. 21 and older, (ethereal pop) Telegraph Road (one block north of Five -'•• Free. 21 and older, (reggae) (248) 360- Schaefer Road, Dearborn. (313) 584- (313) 833-6873, gold_doiiar@mind- Mile Road), Redford. Free. 21 and 8885 7450 less.com or older, (rock) (313) 5334477 MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE http://members.tripod.com/~goid_doi- PEQBOY JF O L K/B L U E Jim Mendrinos of Comedy Central, 8:30 lar With the Trash Brats, 9 p.m. Thursday, - Q R A S S p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 ($7), and 8 p.m. HOLY COWS Jan. 15, Magic Stick In the Majestic .,. and 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. With Big Back 40. 9:30.p.m. Friday. complex, 4140 Woodward Aye., Detroit. USA HUNTER BAND 16-17 ($10); Totally Unrehearsed Jan. 16. Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St.. $6 in advance. 18 and older, (glam 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Old Woodward Theatre, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 21 Ann Arbor. $5.19 and older, (roots rock) (313) 833P00L • \ Grill, 555 S. Old Woodward Ave., ($4); Jeff Shaw, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, rock) (734) 996*555 ROBERT PENN Birmingham. Free. 21 and older; With Jan. 22 ($7), and 8 p.m. and 10:30 LONG JOHN HUNTER 9 p.m. Friday. Jan. 16, Moby Dick's, Jill Jack, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 17, p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24 ($10), 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Fifth Avenue 5452 Schaefer Road. Dearborn. Cover /, Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave.. Ann at the club, 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. Billiards, 215 W. Fifth Ave.. Royal Oak. charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Saturday, '_, Arbor. $3. All ages, (pop/folk) (248) (734)996-9080 Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) Jan. 17. Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main .. 642-9400/(734) 994-3940 SECOND CITY (248) 542-9922 St.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older, JANKWST "Generation X-Files" through January at JILL JACK (blues) (313) 581-3650/(248) 543- 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17. the club. 2301 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. 10 p.m. Friday. Jan. 16. Library Pub, 4300 Tuscan Grill, 222 Main St., Rochester. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Thursdays, and 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 PHILOSOPHER KINGS Cover charge. 21 and older; 8:30 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. DARUN MKunarMoAMAx Fmo and older; 10 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Friday. Jan. 16. Magic Bag, Wednesday, Jan. 21, Royal Oak Fridays and Saturdays. The cast per Jimmy's. 123 Kercheval. Grosse Pointe 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale- $7 in . Brewery, 210 E. Third St., Royal Oak. forms a free improvlsatlonal comedy Drama: Robert De Niro and Samuel L. Jackson star Farms. Cover charge. 21 and oWer; advance. 18 and older, (pop) (248) Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) 652- set after Sunday, Wednesday, and in Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown," based on the 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Tuscan Grill, 544-3030 or ,v 1600/(248) 544-1141 Thursday shows, and the late shows on 222 Main St., Rochester. Cover charge. http://www.themagicbag.com CHmtTINC LAVIN Fridays and Saturdays. $14 Thursdays, novel "Rum Punch" by Elmore Leonard. 21 and older, (roots rock) (248) 349- PULL 8pyn. Saturday, Jan. 17, The Ark, 316 . $17.50 Fridays, $19.50 Saturdays, and 9110/(313) 861-8101/(248) 652- 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. Bo's Bistro, S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $15. All ages'. $12 Sundays and Wednesdays. The 1600 51N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 5800 ROBERT BRADLEY'S BLACKWATER (734) 761-1451 show's title Is reflective of current cul NIKK1 JAMES AND THE 21 and older, (rock) (248) 338*200 SURPRISE RAISIN PICKERS tural trends, not necessarily the show's FLAMETHROWERS THESCHUQARS 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Blind Pig, 206- 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, The Ark. 316 S. content. (313) 965-2222 JE» O 1» XJ JL, A JR. 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24. With Opie's Dream, 10 p.m. Saturday, 208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $8 in Main St., Ann Arbor. $10, $9 members, Union Lake Grill and Bar, 2280 Union Jan. 17, Griffs Grill, 49 N. Saginaw. .-, MUS IC advance. 19 and older, (rock/soul) stddents and seniors. All ages. (734) Lake Road, Commerce Township. Free. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older. MUSEUM S ALBERTA ADAMS AND BLUE SUIT (734) 996-8555 761-1451 21 and older. (R&B) (248) 360-7450 (pop) (248) 334-9292 AND TOURS 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24, Fox BRIDGE RFDBOYS ROBERT JONES MATTHEW SKOLLER BAND and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Jan. 22-24. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, The Ark, 316 S. 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, University of 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Fifth Avenue, , DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bloomfield Hills, Free. 21 and older. Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 Telegraph . Main St., Ann Arbor. $9, $8 members, Michigan Museum of Art's Apse, 525 215 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak, Cover, •Remembering Downtown Hudson's" (248) 644-4800 Road (one block north of Five Mile students, seniors. All ages, (bluegrass) S. State St., Ann Arbor. $5. All ages, charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) exhibit, a nostalgic look at what made BACKSTREET BOYS Road), Redford. $3. 21 and older, (734)761-1451 (blues) (734) 647-0521 542-9922 the Hudson's downtown Detroit store With Los Umbrellos, 7:30 p.m. (rock) (313) 5334477 NEU.WOOOWARD MIKE KING "STATIC SHOWCASE" an icon of the city's prosperous era, Saturday, Jan. 17, Fox Theatre, 2211 BROADZILLA runs through December 1998, at the 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 15. Royal Oak With Forge. Sklnhorse, Motion Control : 8p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. The Ark. 316 S. Woodward Ave., Detroit. Sold out. All With Easy Action featuring former mem museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Brewery, 210 E. Third St., Royal Oak. and Ernie Douglas 'the Acoustic Main St., Ann Arbor. $10, $9 members, ages, (pop) (248) 433-1515 bers of the Laughing Hyenas and the Kirby), Detroit. Museum hours are 9:30 Cover charge. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Terminator,* 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. students, seniors. All ages. (734) 761- BAKED POTATO Necros. 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. Club a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 Friday, Jan. 23. Jimmy's, 123 Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., 1451 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Cross Street Heidelberg, 215 N. Main St., Ann Arbor. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms. Cover Ferndale. Cover charge. 18 and older, Station, 511W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. $5. 21 and older, (rock) (734) 663- admission Wednesdays: $3 for adults, charge. 21 and older, (rock/pop) (248) (variety) (248) 544-3030 or Cover charge. 19 and older, (funk) 7758 DANCE $1.50 seniors and children aged 12-18, 544-1141/(313)861-8101 http://www.themagicbag.com (734)485-5050 BROTHERS CREEGGAN TEDDY SALAD COBBLESTONE FARM DANCERS free for children ages 11 and younger KNEE DEEP SHAG GEORGE BEDARD AND THE KINGPINS Featuring Jim CreeggdiVof the With Six-Foot Something, 10 p.m. Open Jam for string band musicians, 4-6 Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 833-1805 With Heavy Weather, 9:30 p.m. Friday. 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Lower Town Barenaked Ladies, and his brother Andy Friday, Jan. 23, Griff s Grill. 49 N. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Pittsfield DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER Jan. 23. Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St.. Grill. 195 W. Liberty St., Plymouth. Creeggan, formerly of the BNL, with Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and Grange; 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road IMAX movies Include: 'Super Ann Arbor. $5.19 and older, (funk) Cover charge. 21.and older, (rockabilly) special guests Kevin Hearn, keyboardist older, (rock) (248) 334-9292 ,• (1/2 mile south of 1-94) Ann Arbor. Speedway," 10 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. (734)996*555 Mondays through Fridays; "Special (734) 451-1213 for BNL, and Thinbuckle. 8 p.m. Sunday, KUNG FU DIESEL Free; Followed by Third Saturday Contra BIZER BROTHERS Jan, 18, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Dance with Cobblestone Farm Dancers Effects.* 12:20 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. With InDrama, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. TEXAS FLOOD ., Mondays through Fridays. 12:45 p.m. 930 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Ave.. Ferndale. $10 in advance. 18 and Jan. 21, Blind Pig. 206-208 S, First St., 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Jan. , and live music by David West and Saturdays in January, Pages, 23621 older, (pop) (248) 544-3030 or Donna Balrd, 8 p.m. same location. $6. and 1:45 p.m. Saturdays, and 1:45 p.m. Ann Arbor. $3. 19 and older. (alterna 16-17, Bullfrog Bar and Grill. 15414 , • Sundays; "Destiny in Space." 12:45 Farmington Road, Farmlngton. Free. 21 http://wvrw.themagicbag.com tive rock) (734) 996*555 Telegraph Road (one block north of Five (734) 662-3371 (for jam session)/ and older. (248) 47 7-0099 THE CIVILIANS (734)665-8863/(734)4260241 p.m. Sundays, at the museum, 5020' . JOHN D. LAMB Mile Road). RCdford. $3. 21 and older, BLUE SUIT WITH GENE MORGAN 10 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 24, Mount EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY John R (at .Warren Road), Detroit. 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. Matt Brady's (roots rock)' (313) 5334477 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Fox and Chalet, 4715 Woodward Ave.. Royal 'Dance* of EarthSkyWater* presented $6.75 for adults, $4.75 for youths 3- Tavern. 1820 E. Nine Mile Road, Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Oak. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) by Eastern Michigan University's dance 17,and seniors 60 and older, includes Ferndale. Free. 21 and older; 9:30 p.m. MARY THOMPSON AND THE DELTA Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 end older. 549-2929 department, and includes performance one screening of an IMAX film, a visit Friday-Saturday. Jan. 23-24. Mr. B's CHILDREN BLUES BAND (blues) (248) 6444800 COMMON by the Tree Town Singers, a Native to the Exhibit Floor, a live science . Farm, 24555 Novi Road, Novi. Free. 21 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24. BONNE TEMPS ROULLE With his live band A Black Girl Named American drum group who sings in tra demonstration In the Discovery Theatre and older, (pop) (248) 5844242/(248) Lonestar Coffee House. 207 S. Becky, and special guests Ex ditional Great Lakes style, 8 p.m. and a short laser presentation. $2.50 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Fox and 349-7038 ecutioners, 7 p.m- Thursday, Jan. 22, Woodward Ave.. Birmingham Free. All .t Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24, Quirk for each additional IMAX movie. Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., LOOSE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION St. Andrew's Hall, 431E. Congress, ages, (blues) (248) 642-2233 Theatre on campus, Ypsilanti. $8, $5 Discounts available to groups to 10 or Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Cross Street more. Hours are: 9:30 e.nv2 p.m. (blues) (248) 644-4800 Detroit. $15 in advance. All ages. students/seniors and children under Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. TILES • Mondays-Fridays, and 12:30-5 p.m. BRIDGE (R&8) (313) 961-MELT or age 12. (734) 487-1221 Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) With Anomaly, as part of radio station Saturdays and Sundays. (313) 577- 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, and Thursday- http://www.961meit.com EfMUSH COUNTRY DANCING (734) 485-5050 WR1F (101.1 FM)'S 'Motor City Riffs' 8400 or http://www.sciencedetroit.org Saturday, Jan. 22-24, Bullfrog Bar and COR With the Ann Arbor Council for MAGIC DRAGON live simulcast showcase series, 9:30 . , MUSEUM OP AFRICAN AMERICAN Grill, 15414 Telegraph Road (one block With No. 6 and the Prisoners. 9:30 p.m. Traditional Music and Dance and the With Blue Dog, 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, The MetroPol ' , HISTORY north of Five Mile Road). Redford. $3. Thursday. Jan. 22. Blind Pig, 206-208 them of "building dance skills: hearing 17. Gold Dollar. 3129 Cass Ave.. Music Cafe, 24300 Hoover Road (just 21 and Older, (rock) (313) 533-4477 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $4.19 and the "music, not the caller,' 7-9:45 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. south of 10 Mile Road), Warren. $1.01. ' BUGS BEDDOW BAND older, (rock) (734) 996*555 Tuesday, Jan. 20, Chapel Hilt features videos of King's speeches and (313)833*873. goid_dolfer©mlnd- 21 end older, (progressive rock) (810) 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. FridsySaturday, DANNY COX Condominium Clubhouse, 3350 Green special films, 'Martin's Dreams,* a less.com or http:// members, tripod. 756*140 , -. Road (north of Plymouth Road), Ann poetry recitetlon and saxophone perfor Jan. 16-17, Beale Street Blues. 8 N. 8:30 p.m.. Thursday, Jan. 22, Royal Oak com/.~gotd_dolier Arbor. All dances taught. Previous expe mance by Duane Parham Society, com Saginaw, Ppntiac. $2. 21 and older; Brewery. 210 E. Third St., Royal Oak. Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) 2XL rience and partners not required. (734) munity sing-along by Walk and Squaw 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. MARKAIN (248) 544-1141 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Library Pub, 6834744/(734) 662-5158 Performance Project, King Impersonator Jan. 23-24, Blue Goose, 28911 With Jonah Smith and Michael Wagner,* DETROIT BLUES BAND 42100 Grand River. Novi. ftee. 21 and GtNOCR-FRtl CONTRA DANCE Rudy Barker presenting a monologue of Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, Cover followed by an open mic night for solo 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Lower Town Griit, older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 WIJJJ the Ann Arbor Rainbow Contra King's speeches, and the Paul Robeson charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) and duo performers of acoustic music, 195 W. Liberty St„ Plymouth. Cover Dancers, folk dancing without gender- Academy Debate Team's open discus 334-7900/(810) 2960590 poetry, storytelling and spoken word, 7 charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. RANDY VOUN AND THE SONIC BLUES, •pacific dance roles, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. sion on the topic 'The content of Your BrQ DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, U£iub, first Wednesday, Jan. 21, Fox and Hounds, Jan. 18, Fellowship Room, Ann Arbor character and Have These Truths 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Blind Pig, floor of the Michigan Union. 530 S. 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17, Fox .-,. 1560 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St. Become Self Evident?* 9:30 a.m. to 7 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $5.. 19 State St.. Ann Arbor. $7, $5 with ID for and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave;, Free. 21 and older, (blues) (734) 451- (west of Washtenaw Avenue), Ann p.m. Monday, Jan, 19. MLK Day activi and older. (Jump blues) (734) 996-8555 students and seniors, $3 for children BloomfieW Hills. fte«, 21 and older; 9 1213/(248) 6444800 Arbor. $*, $5 students.. (734) 764- ties included in museum admission; *A BILHMAN BROTHERS ages 6-12, and free for kids ages 6 and p.m. Friday. Jan. 23, Goose Island DIAMOND DUKES 6968 or yusuftumksh.edu Cotfwiunion of the Spirits: African- 10 p.m; Thursday, Jan. 22, Library Pub, younger, (blues/country) (734) 763- Brewery, 1538 Cass Lake Road. Keego •; 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Carriage JANUARY -ITALIAN NKJMT" American Qui Iters, Preservers and Their 42100 Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and 3202 Harbor. Cover charge. 21 and older, MNMR/DANCf Stories" exhibits featuring 175 pho older; 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Kodiak House's Blues Alley, 24200 Grand River (blues) (248) 6444800/(248) 682- ;, Aye.; Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and MASCHINA 4566 ; tographs of varying sizes, a selection of Grill, 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Free. With Five Horse Johnson, 9:30 p.m. Doora open at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner the surveyed,quilts, Interpretive panels, 21 and older. (R&B) (248) 349- older, (blues) (313) 6353440 OlEN EDDIE Thursday, Jan. 22, Blind Pig, 206-208 of meat balls, rosemary chicken, and a limited'amount of other artwork 9110/(810) 7311760 S. First St., Ann Arbor, Cover charge. WAJUN'MC. mostaccloll mariners, pasta all'agtlo, related to the quitters, opens Saturday, BLUE CAT 9 p,m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Fox and 19 and older, (alternative rock) (734) 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24, . potatoes vivlano, sugar snap peas, cof Jan. 17, aind runs through Sunday, June 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Kodiak Grill. Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., Moby Dick's, 5452 Schaefer Road, 1 996*555 fee ; tea, and chefs choice dessert at 7, at the museum, 315 £. Warren Ave. 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Cover Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older, Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older, 6:30 p.m., and dancing to The Walter (at Brush St.,), Detroit. The exhibit fea charge. 21 and older, (blues) (810) (blues) (248) 6444800 (blues) (313) 681-3650 u MASTER Of NONE Uplee Band, Eddie DeSantls and his tures area quitters and celebrity quitters 7311760 FAST ORANGE With Sensitive Clown, 10:30 p.m. aefcbrcHon, and slnglf* by Maria such as Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, BOTflY 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, l-Rock THE WITCH DOCTORS Saturday, Jen. 17, River town Saloon, Majjotlo from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Faith 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. Cross Street Nightclub, 16350 Harper Road, Detroit. 1977 WoodbrWge, Detroit. Cover 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Lower Town Grill, •* Jan. 27, The Italian American Banquet Ringgold, Sonla Sanchez end Alice Station, 511W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) charge. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 567- 195 W. Liberty, Plymouth, Cover Canter, 39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia. Walker. $3 for adults and $2 for chil Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) .(313)88^7625 charge. 21 and oWer. (blues) (734) '•:; $18.50. Reservation deadline Tuesday, 6020 dren aged 12 and younger. (313) 494- (734) 48*5050 FEI 451-1213 v, WPWWW«WW I1BHJIP w*mmm* w^"WP ^*m*mrmm*wmm »ww ww^iPWi ^•^^^ E6(0F*) The Observer & Eccentricf?HVRSDA\, JANUARY 15,1998 Cozy Cafe Giverny offers crepes and more BYKEELYWYGONIK pizza toppings such as mozzarel- European:; fl STAFF WRITER la cheese and pepperoni. They cafe: Cafe Giverny .. are served individually, or in , - People who are good cooks and Where: 370 S. Main St., downtown Plymouth, (313) 453-6998. combination with soup or saladi Nebojsa « hosts hear it over and over - Winter Hours: 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m, Tuesday-Thursday} 9 a.m.. to Crepe offerings change daily, "Neb" ' ' -you should open your own 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mon so be sure to ask your server Brankovic restaurant," but few do. Nebojsa day. about daily selections. There are "Neb" Brankovic of WeBtland Menu: Breakfast crepes and French toast; Sweet and Savory invites ; two soups a day on the menu customer^ who recently opened Cafe crepes, soups and salads, scones, desserts, gourmet coffee and tea, including Onion Soup Giverny a Giverny in downtown Plymouth soda pop, juices, • leek and potato crelam soup. to relax «' is the exception. Cost: Ranges from $6.75 to $8,75 for Savory Crepes served in ; and warm combination with cup of soup or luncheon salad- Breakfast crepes Cafe Giverny offers a House •; "I like entertaining and serv Salad made with mixed wild up at his% ing food to friendsand family," $4.75, choice of Savory Crepe $5.25; Salads $3.25 to $7.26; Soups $2.25 cup, $3.25 bowl; Dessert crepe,s with your choice of daily fill greenB, yellow peppers and other tie said. ''For quite a long time veggies, pine nuts, and marinat p'eople have told me and my wife, ings $3.26; Strawberry Blintzes $3.75. opened Reservations: No ' ed turkey breast tossed with the Celeste, that we should be in the chef 8 ginger flavored dressing Cafe restaurant business and share and garlic croutons.i There's also our goodies with others." a Pasta Salad and Russian where it In a space formerly occupied nial style of North Africa," he and have developed a recipe .for a Salad. All salads are served with feels like by a gallery, Brankovic has cre explained. The walls are,beige, batter that works like & charm. I freshly baked bread. ated an oasis, a cafe that's warm like dessert sand, and the chairs experimented a little." surnnier and welcoming no matter what For dessert choose from fruit-' even in are wicker. Named for Giverny, Brankovic learned how to filled crepes, strawberry blintzes, the weather. Three pillars creat the city where French Impres make crepes from his mother, "I the mid ed a design challenge. Brankovic cheesecake, or chocolate mousse. sionists such as Claude Monet liked them and kept bugging her For breakfast there are crepes, dle of used them to support parasols. "I lived and worked, Brankovic dec to make them," he said. "She wanted to create the feeling of French toast, scones and pas January. orated the walla with reproduc showed me how." tries. an outdoor cafe," he said. The tions of Giverny gardens. Crepesare versatile, and can setting is designed to transport In the summer Brankovic Brankovic is famous for crepes, be served for breakfast, lunch, plans to extend his cafe atmo visitors to a cozy European cafe. and he's built his menu around dinner, and dessert: Brankovic There's a yellow and white sphere outside with tables and them. serves a variety •- Sweet dessert chairs on the sidewalk. Striped awning oyer the service "They're the oldest fast food crepes, filled; with hot and;cold area. On a sunny day you can fruits; and Savory entree crepes Cafe Giverny is in a non-smok that I'm aware of,"'said ing building. The gallery had a look outside and see the park. Brankovic. "I wanted to have - filled with mushrooms, cheese, STATF PHOTO BT ELIZABETH CAXKKHE On gloomy days the track light sauteed vegetables with Oriental cappuccino bar that faced the food that could be served quick rear of the building, and ing provides a warm glow. ly; that's light, but filling. I've seasonings, chicken and broccoli, months ahead, and during the Sculpture Spectacular Jan. 14- "It's done in the French Colo- ham and cheese, seafood, or Brankovic said he plans to use Plymouth International Ice 19; made many crepes in. my life, the space for carry-out in the i ? For the past again. As symbols of their men sary. "He could get himself nomi do with the sport at all. It's real John Monaghan welcomes TICKETS 14 years, behind bars, these women must nated for the Nobel Peace Price," ly about the irony of a man who your calls and comments. Pl£ASE "Danny Boy" MOVIES stay above reproach. says one put-off spectator. uses this most violent sport to To leave John a voice mail Flynn has done Which makes it all the more The well-filmed boxing bring about peace in an impossi message, dial (313) 953-2047 on time in an Jim Sheridan, is so painstaking awkward when Danny starts to sequences are a relief in a film ble situation, a good idea for an a touch-tone phone, mailbox English prison ly slow that its vitality is smoth pick up with his childhood that relies so heavily on long only so-so movie. 1866. for his youthful ered in often preachy melodra sweetheart Maggie ("Breaking stretches of dialogue. Like the involvement ma. the Waves" Emily Watson), who title character himself, the movie with the IRA. Of course it has a tough act to married Danny's best friend and avoids the showiness of some He has kept his follow, walking in the shadow of had a child by him.Though Mag thing like ^Raging Bull" and uses PEDfl nose clean, "In the Name of the Father" and gie admits the marriage was economy and power to get the job <$ , BflNQUCTFRCIUTICS refused to rat on "My Left Foot," the previous pretty much over before her hus done. J JOHN anyone, but he Day-Lewis/Sheridan pairings. It band went away, her stolen But, like the best boxing } From 25 People + Up | MONAQHAN also doesn't go has the same spiritual center moments with Danny put them movies, "The Boxer" has little to Home Or The Best out of his way to and sense of place, but its long both in danger. \\\\W\\\\m \MM.\\\\W'\\ '7,95 | buddy up with his fellow politi passages of dialogue play like a Our first glimpse of Daniel t Rmericon / Mexican i cal prisoners. broken record as Danny refuses Day-Lewis finds him boxing in FRIDAY SPECIAL AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE j Buffet J Now sprung, Danny has few to join his old mates. the prison yard, framed by steel {s£35SS8S3BS| prospects. Returning to his Brian Cox plays putty-faced bars. He glides through the rest Fish & Chipsg 24366 Grand River f Ya OFF 1 ramshackle flat in Belfast, he IRA leader Joe Hamill. Like an of the movie like a tightly wound " aked or fried) \ (3 blocks Viol Telegraph) DINNER finds that little has changed aging Capulet, he is ready for steel coil, incredibly soft spoken %fip<%(i Bat I OPEN70AYSj3i^537j1450 Buy 1 dnner. peace but can't seem to keep his 2nd meal of equal or with "The Troubles," where but capable of the violence that mmmm.. "S^TBT'^LSBCH™ i lesser value 1/2 price: armed sentries still keep the impatient underlings from he has fought hard to suppress. Omd£9 SPECIALS I Also excludes AJcoooSc Bev«rage«.( respecting the cease fire. Key to Dine-In Only. With Coupon ' peace. While Danny has kept It's a powerful, understated per | iitye -gtogfmft ffJttn 1 Not Valid With Any Other Ofler | '. himself fit as a fighter, he might negotiations are the freeing of formance. ^WijiCifci^WySayy 1 Expire* 1/22/98 .not have the stamina to steer political prisoners, a concession He's the same way in the ring, ' clear of the violence that threat that the Brits still can't cotton dancing around his opponents, ens to erupt on an almost daily to. taking his jabs only when neces basis. At a wedding reception early ; The story of Danny's attempts in the film, a young man is found MICHIGAN'S FINEST to start a gym for kids and taking liberties with a prisoner's •preach a sort of passive non-vio- wife on the dance floor. He's MITCH • ience is a noble one. But "The dragged off into a bathroom and '. poxer," the third pairing of actor told hell have his kneecaps shot 'Daniel Day-Lewis with director off if he even looks at the woman HOI:SEY\S Open 11 A.M. 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Fox Theatre * Book Swap For tickets call : January 22,1998- 7 p.m; performance Meadow Brook ; Sponsored by Young Country and The Observer ftt E«entrlc Newspapers Box Of flee \ Bring In a used book and receive a brand new Sesame Street Golden Bookl (248)377-3300 I Compliments of Young Country and The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. Ticketmaster I Book Swap will begin at 6 p.m. In the Fox theatre lobby. Limit one book per (248)64^6666 •\ child. Quantity Is limited. ; . Tickets available for all shows January 21 -February 1 at the Fox Theatre Box ~ MEADOW BROOK Office and all TicketMaster Outlets, or charge by phone at (248) 433-1515. end Blockbuster Music JA THEATRE y THE Oitkluid UolTeretty'e ProfeMloaftl thMln Oompejgr. -Sl£J&>::