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lomeTbwn COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Ulesttano dDbseroer Your hometown newspaper serving Westland for 36 years Thursday, June 8, 2000 hometownnewspapers.net 75c Volume 36 Numb* 2 Westland, Michigan C2QO0 HoowTown Communication* Netvwwfc™ THE PAPER Milestone marked Budget TODAY OK'd Let's get physical: Field Days promote fitness and • Agreement reigned Mon fun for children./A9 day as Westland City Coun cil members unanimously HOMETOWN LIFE approved a new budget. BY KURT KUBAN Dedicated: Two Franklin STAFF WRITER For the first time in several years, High School seniors the Westland City Council unanimous- breathe new life into a ly approved a budget. The council put learning center at COTS aside political differences and voted 7-0 to approve, the 2000*01 fiscal year bud in Detroit/Bl get Monday at its regular meeting. In addition to paying for several In the stars: An astrono major projects, the new $48,316,639 budget also includes several tax cuts my group draws gazers for residents, including reductions in from far and wide./Bl the millage. rate, which has been reduced one mill, and water-sewer rates. The success of this budget is that it AT HOME retains all the services we have enjoyed in the past and allows us to do manyof Play time: How times the projects we had hoped for," said Mayor Robert Thomas. have changed. The tubu "Probably the best thing from the lar A-frame swing sets of STAFF PHOTOS BT ftfATTH* TAFLWC3K perspective of residents are. the tax cuts. The reduction of one whole mill is the 1960s have given way Memories: Above, a& significant. And for those who use a lot to impressive wood struc- emotional embrace of water, they are really going to see tures commonly referred takes place at John the difference in their bill." to as play gyms, play sys Glenn High School tems or play scapes. /Dl commencement Sat ~~ Please see BUDGET, A5 urday morning. At right, Wayne Memo rial students antici ENTERTAINMENT pate the beginning of the commencement Old-fashioned fun: Find ceremony Saturday out what's new this sum afternoon at Eastern mer at Greenmead His Michigan Universi BY KURT KUBAN torical Park and Green- ty's Convocation Cen STAJT WRrTKR ts r. For more on the rr\ ' l i n r • n • : 111 . , _ . 1. ., .1 fieta vutage. /El ICXtin ttsiuclii Willie oitivtri uau two Wayne-Westland never heard of Westland when he Musk: The Great Lakes high school com crossed the city line Saturday evening. mencements, includ To him, it seemed like any other town. Chamber Music Festival ing lists of graduate However, two Westland police? officers begins Saturday with a names, please see made sure the black motorist would not soon forget his visit. program of 20 concerts, page A6 of today's Slater, 37. has accused Officers showcasing 35 interna Observer. Robert Kenyon and Burke Lange of tional musicians and fea racial profiling and racism when they pulled over the 1994 BMW he was driv turing the music of Bach, ing, because of an air freshener hang Chopin and Brahms./El ing from his rearview mirror. Before the incident was over, the cur was impounded. Slater had spent two hours in jail, and his passenger, Lynn REAL ESTATE Thomas, who is also black, was left on . the curbside to walk home. The incident further calls into ques Putting up winners: Triese tion the policies of the department, designers and builders which was accused of a similar racial did really good work,/Fl incident in February. Several African Americans, including the head of the. Western W7ayne NAACP, have recently criticized the police of racial profiling during traffic stops. INDEX A former resident of Detroit, Slater has lived in the Houston suburb of Apartments/04 HomeTown Katy, where he works for the Exxon Mobil Corp. He is in the area spending At Home/0 Life/Bl Automotive/M Jobs/Hi ,.: • Plea«e see STOP, A2 Classlfied/F(GU 0bituaries/A2 , Classified Opinions/A14-lS lndex/F8 Real Estate/Fl Crosswofd/F7 Service Guide/Ji Fire station groundbreaking source of civic pride Entertainment/El Sports/Ci
BY KURT KUBAN Thrtmas, who was on hand. STAFF Warna Although the station has long been a. Although the skies were gray and the goal of Weslland officials, it didn't weather was miserable, Westland Fire become a reality until recently when Chief Mark Neal called Monday's Fire the city was able to obtain a Housing Station 5 groundbreaking ceremony on and Urban Development loan from the the city's southeast corner "a ray of federal government. sunshine for the area." "We are extremely grateful that this A number of city officials and local day has finally come, especially for residents braved the rainy conditions those of us who have been around here to attend the ceremony for the new sta awhile and have been trying to revital tion, which is on the corner of Annapo ize the area," said Charles "Trav" Grif lis Road and Irene Street, just east of fin, president of the Westland City Middlebelt. Council This is just going to !>e a great facili- The new station will serve an area of - the city that has traditionally experi ty. enced the longest response times for Jamejn Gilbert, Westland'* director of emergency aid from fire trucks and community development, said it has ambulance*. been a long battle to g*>t the station The area had response times three built in the low-income area. to four times longer than anywhere "We told the resident* th«t we would stay with them and persevere. J admit elae in the city, That is why this station ST*JT PHOTO ST Ttm HAVUff is going to make a tremendous differ there were times I questioned whether ence," Neal said. it was going to get done." Gilbert said Accomplishment: Groundbreaking for the new Westland Fire After the new station is operational, This groundbreaking means we are Department Station 5 took place Monday evening. Above, Earl Neai said the area will have a response going to meet our commitment to the Half EGH contractor Heft, to rightK eit\ council President time as short as two minutes, which is people of this area * Charles "Trai" Griffin, Pearl Childs, president of Southeast down from between nine and 12 min While city officials .touted the day, their excitement paled in comparison Homeowners Association Lori Wilson. Mayor Robert Thomas, the utes. Fee. John 1). Hectrn, Director of Community Dcielopmcnt James "This is a fantastic dsy for this to the celebratory mood of sonic of. the neighborhood," said Mayor Robert Gilbert and Fire Chief Mark Seat[throw dirt for thr offwml start. Please see STATION. AS i r.i.-tsMtiorl id 734-S91-0900 Newsroom 734-953-2104 Home Delivery: 734-591-0500
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""",l ' ' •' • T— license, they found an unpaid Slater also noted the officers they would have been liable if ticket issued to him June 3, chose to impound the car, something had happened to it. Stop 1999, in Hamtramck for driving despite the fact Thomas has a "I absolutely do not condone without possession of a driver's valid driver's license and could racial profiling, whatever that from page Al identification. have driven it home. The officers means. I don't know how many Slater explained to the officers then told Thomas to "have a nice times I have to say it," said his. weeklong vacation with his he was not in Hamtramck in day* as they left her on the curb- Price, noting the first thing Pestbnft ©bseruer family in Detroit. 1999, and hasn't been in Michi side. Slater and Thomas did was Slater and Thomas, of Detroit, gan since September 1996. He "How are you supposed to have argue with the officers they had •*«•«•« •j 4 4***1«*;»« were visiting her brother in said anyone could have used his a nice day when you have to been stopped because they were Wayne. She needed to buy a tele name during that stop. walk home in the dark?" Slater black. phone, so her brother, Willie Lange and Kenyon then cited questioned. "It is becoming more common Susan Rostok, Thomas, suggested they go to Slater for not being able to pro Slater, a former member of the for black motorists to make this Publisher the Best Buy on Wayne Road duce a registration or proof of U.S. Navy, and Thomas were so claim, particularly because all of near Westland Center. (734)953-2100 insurance, even though Slater enraged by the treatment they the media attention that has srosiekm»,homecomm.net The two got lost and pulled said they found each when they received, they came to the West- been given to the issue." into the Dunkin' Donuts at Ford searched the car after arresting land City Council meeting Mon As for the air freshener, Price Road and Wildwood Avenue to him. day and recounted the details of ask directions. At this time, said U is an infraction audit is Slater, who dished out $500 the incident to a shocked council up to each officer to decide Kenyon and Lange also pulled for bail and another $100 to get and audience. '. into the establishment, and pro whether to enforce it or not. the car out of impoundment, said Westland Police Chief Emery Slater, who is to appear at the ceeded to follow the BMW, which he felt the stop was a case of Price, also in attendance Mon Hugh Gallagher, belongs to Slater's brother, racial profiling run amok. day, urged people hot to pre 18th District Court this morn Managing Editor northward on Wildwood. When "I think this was definitely judge the incident, and was ing, said he wants his name (734)953-2149 Slater traveled across Warren racially motivated, for the simple offended that many obviously cleared, and does not feel he hgallagher® Road into the driveway of the had. should "have to pay one penny" oe.homecomm'.net fact, the officers had no other rea Westland Crossings strip mall at son to pull me over than I am After talking to the arresting for the incident. He said he has 8:10 p.m., the officers stopped black and was driving a $40,000 officers, Price feels confident pay stubs proving he was in him. car," he said. they acted properly, noting Te&as on'June 3,1999. Julie Brown, According to Slater, the offi : "They were not physically abu Slater had a suspended Michi "I am angry. They threw me in Editor cers told him 'they'w.ahted to sive-or threatening, but they gan driver's license, and could jail on my vacation, and I'm (734)953-212$. warn him about the 3-inch air were asking stereotypical ques not personally produce the regis going to be spending the rest of jbrcwrtv: freshener, because it was a tions. They asked if I was a drug tration or proof of insurance. He it trying to clear this up," he oe. homecomm.net vision obstruction. dealer, or if I had any guns. You also said the officers did not let said. "I just want my life back When the officers checked could see where they were going Thomas drive the car, because the way it was before this all Slater's valid Te^tas driver's with it." Slater was not the owner and happened to me.*
Darrell Clem, OBITUARIES Reporter (734)953-2110 VIRGINIA M. VAN ZANDT SHARON 0. CHADWEU. JUUA M. MCKMOTT dciem® oe.homecomm.net Services for Virginia M. Van Zandt, 85, of Services for Sharon D. Chadwell, 43, of Services for Julia M. Hickmott, 85, of Westland were held June 2 at Vermeulen Westland took place June 7 from the Chapel Lansing, formerly of Westland, were held Funeral Home, Westland. The Rev. William of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Canton. The May 28 at Uht Funeral Home. The Rev. Rob Danowski officiated. Burial was in Grand Rev. John Allen of Community Baptist of Joy officiated. Burial was at Cadillac Memo Brad Emons, Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Garden City officiated. Sports Editor rial Gardens West, Westland. Mrs. Van Zandt was born Dec. 17, 1914, in Mrs. Chadwell was born Dec. 2, 1956, in Mrs. Hickmott was born Aug. 14, 1914, (734) 953-2123 Detroit and died May 30 in Garden City. She Denver, Colo., and died June 4. She was a Demons® and died May 26. She was a homemaker. was a legal secretary. homemaker. oe.homecomm.net She was preceded in death by husband Survivors include nieces Barbara (Ronald) Survivors include husband Dan Chadwell; Bieniek of Westland and Ruth Ann (James) mother Shawrina Maroney; and brothers Lee Robert Clifton Hickmott, brother Jack Lan Chrena of Ell Pasa, Texas. Kennedy and William (Joyce) Wright. ders and sister Thelma Landers. Survivors include son Robert (Joan) Hick Memorials may be made to the American QAYLORD NELSON DAY om Hawley, Cancer Society, 29350 Southfield Road, Suite mott; sister Kate Oliver; and grandchildren ographer Services for Gaylord Nelson Day, 84, of 110, Southfield, Ml 48076 or the American Westland were held June 6 at Uht Funeral Julie Poole, Karen Devetski, Cindy Gipson, 734) 953-2132 Heart Association West Metro Region, P.O. Debbie Riggs, Madison Devetski, Alicia Gip ihawley® Home. The Rev. Peter Paul Preiser Jr. offici oe.homecomm.net Box 721129, Berkley, MI 48072-0129. ated. Burial was at Cadillac Memorial Gar- ... son, Kayla Gipson, Michael Riggs, Neal CURT HOWARD dens West, Westland. . Riggs, Jonathan Poole and Ryan Devetski. Services for Curt Howard, 81, of Westland Mr. Day was born July 29, 1915, and died ROtXO BUM. UEATHERMIAN Bryan Mitchel were held June 6 at Uht Funeral Home. Dr. June 2. • * Services for Rollo Bluie Leatherman, 96, of Photogra Frederick Weaver officiated. Burial was at He was a shop foreman. Wayne were June 1 at Uht Funeral Home. (734) 953-2132 Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland. Survivors include wife Ileen Mary Day; The Rev. Rob Joy officiated. Burial was at * -bmitchell@ Mr. Howard was born Dec. 9, 1918, and sons William (Carol) Day, Robert (Patricia) oe.homecomm.net Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne. died June 2. He was a welder. Day and Gaylord (Angelina) Day; daughters Mr. Leatherman was born July 30, 1903, Survivors include wife Maxine Howard; Beverley (Gary) Kubitskey and Mary -daughters Mary Sue (James) Joseph, Betty (James) Husband; 19 grandchildren; and 23 and died May 29 in Wayne. He was a custo Lou (Wayne) Bymer and Bulah Mae great-grandchildren. dian. y Benson, (Richard) Spearman; sons Curtis Jr. (Jen He was preceded in death by brothers He was preceded in death by wife Doris Representative nifer) Howard, Sterling Lee Howard and Clarence Day, Harold Day and Leonard Day. Vivian (Brobaker), along with sisters Lavone 34) 953-2174 Johnson, Ethel Turner and Lynn Leather- 1 n Billy Joe (Cindy) Howard; sisters Lena Ris- Memorials are suggested for Alzheimer's *JP K-A *> 4 - n ^x Wwi^w iv ner, Arzeelee Howard and Altie Burgett; work. man. oe.homecomm.net brothers Kelly Howard, Henry Howard and The'family expresses deep thanks to Ann Survivors include daughter Judy (Charles) Courtney Howard; 12 grandchildren; and 10 Arbor Heartland Health Care Center and Howton; and grandchildren Kristen Howton Kim Mortson, great-grandchildren. Hospice. and Matt Howton of Westland. Community Life Editor (734) 953-2131 kmortson@ oe.homecomm.net Local Republicans to meet Teen lauded The Western Wayne County for county commissioner in the Republican Club will meet 7 12th District; Rob Boyitz and Ashlee Baracy, a John Glenn p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Fred Bolton, both candidates for High School freshman, was Golden' Plate Restaurant in county commissioner in the 11th Heidi Hamll), recently crowned Young Senior Westland.- District. Miss Dance Educators of Ameri Home Delivery Manager Invited speakers include: Dinner may be ordered from ca. (734) 953-2144 Patricia Gibbons, candidate for the menu. She will travel to Las Vegas in state representative in the 18th For information, call Val Wolf, July to compete for the national District;! Bill Steele, candidate (734) 722-0467. title. She was national title win ner nt TAttrt Mj«a Dsncs \J S.A •••*«••*»( 44^W-*0~R€ AG*M^ 1999. --—.- — B&racy has been a student of CkCUletlon NlgMtine.. 734-953-2008 Encore Dance Academy for 12 GlHtmM AffVWrtfesWlf «•• • »•*•»••««*•*••••••«-•«.- ••>*-.» r. J*l' KUH/SrUU years. She has received many VN^iPy Afllrvnl*p1tV4*»i«MiiM»Mf»**iM*ttM it»*r4^vlr4^*vUw overall, high score and scholar Heme Oeivery...... 734-69X0S00 ship awards in the various local, Wtwroem FAX... ,734491-7279 regional and national competi tions. l*wMw. n, Strol SJftSStasat i**»**< W *UW. (7#4) 5W-230O, ms . „...../ m*r*»t*tm m tomxmmidmtm** ortir.ObyW * 1 MEIIER ; e^easif haie :.*- The Observer &. Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNK Hf 2UO0 (W)A» u9£JK new face *: . A ribbon cutting/dedication business. Westland has been was held Tuesday to mark our home for many years. It is modernization of the new a family city and.Farmer Jack Farmer Jack store, 200 Merri- . is committed to serving fami man at Cherry Hill in West- lies." land, Within the past six months, The dedication included a Farmer Jack Supermarkets donation presentation to the has invested a total of $28 mil Salvation. Army and ty'estland lion in new stores in Michigan, Historical Commission. A tour translating to 225,000 square was included. feet of grocery shopping space Farmer Jack has invested $.7 for customers. The store is the million in the Westland store.. fourth of 12 new Farmer Jack The 53,000-square-foot store stores opening this year. blends technology and innova During the Tuesday ceremo tion with traditional values ny, Farmer Jack made a cheek and conveniences. presentation to the Westland The store opened Wednes Historical Commission for day. It replaced an existing/ store next door, which closed donating historical photos of Tuesday. the city. The photos will be dis "We are proud to open this. played in the lobby of the hew brand new state-of-the-art store. The Salvation Army also \>.*v*-' store to all residents of the received a donation. Westland area," said Craig Fanner Jack has two other stores in Westland, 34414 Ford Sturken, president of Farmer >^^^*--^ Jack. Supermarkets. "When we Road and 8050 Middlebelt. the look for areas for expansion, we newest Westland store will be STAFF PBOTOC ST TOM HAWLVT search first in the communities open 24 hours a day; seven. in which we currently conduct days a week. FsmWyWme: John Wozniak of Westland plays with his daughterKahley, 5, in the Bailey Pool recently while his son, Jonathan, 8, goes down the water slide. He said that the kids could not wait for the pool to open. • lamm Rtmiw P»MJ>AM 'Ctub 7 p.m. Toesd«y, June 20 "CoW Summer Reading Program 2000 will Mountain * by Chart** FnMtaCafl begin Monday, Jurte 19. This year's today to reserve your copy. These are them* for trie children's program is in informal, open forum discussions on "Score Big WiUl Books!" The library noteworthy book*. Anyone may par agree offers a program of reading, activities ticipate. No fee. No registration.- and prizes throughout the summer. Young adults can participate in thr own version of the Summer Reading 2Sp,m, Tuesday. June 27 The library Program with * Go for the Gold!" hosts an American Red Cross Blood is summer The Friends of the Library are once Drive for the summer. Give the gift of again sponsoring the program, They life. Walk-ins are welcome, but he opening of the Bailey Recreation Center's On weekdays, the pool will be open from 4-7 bought the grand prizes for each pro appointments are being taken. No fee. swimming pool is a sure sign that, summer is p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, it will be open for For an appointment, call Joe Surchill, gram: bicycles for the children's con upon us. regular hours. • test and a portable stereo system for (734)326-6123. T the young adults. AM children and The Westland outdoor pool, which features a Admission for the pool is $3 for Westland resi young adults who complete their sum waterslide, opened Memorial Day. dents ($2 for children), and $4 for nonresidents ($3 mer reading program qualify for an for children). 11 a.m. Saturday. June 17 Stories and The facility won't begin its regular hours (noon entry in the drawing for the grand to 3:30. p.m.' and 4:30-7:30 p.m.) until June 17. Pool supervisor is Debbie" Lindquist. For infor prize. more for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers. No fee. No registra Until then, preseason hours are in effect. mation, call (734)722-7620. You can register for "Score Big With tion required. Books!" ana "Go for the Gold!" begin Family Starytkm ning on Monday, June 19, at the chil 7 p.m. Monday, June 19 Everyone is dren's service desk invited to this fun-fitled storytime. No fee. No registration required. • LwmCLMma Twice each year, tne library closes to . provide training for library staff $o that 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 Join m for a they can continue to. offer Westland new program. See your favorite chil residents the highest quality of ser dren's classic come to Hfe on the big vice. This year, the library win be screen. A different classic each (Is your wardrobe only halfway there?) closed Friday, June 16. and will be' month. Each move runs about an hour. open agem at 10 a.m. Saturday. June No fee. No registration required. l/. SwnmentAfw StOfyttutt • wmrruofTWiWiiK 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June Below are more of the great Web sites 2lStories and fun for all ages.No fee. takes from "50 Great Web Sites for No registration required. Kids and Parents" from the American Sktowalk &** Library Association. The Web sites are l;30 p.m. Wednesday. June 21 Come recommended for preschool- through create and decorate library sidewalks e(ementary-school-age children and in this fun program- ChalK provided. their parents by librarians who work No fee. No registration required' with children and the Web every day. www. rurtton»J|MfrapNc.coffl/kidi M rwMlgMMt^MLJlM-MMBInWT ' National Geographic for Kids. One of The Friends of the Library will hold its the best resources for information on semiannual Big Book sale June 22-24. the 'Net about the world, its people - Thursday, June 22, will be a preview and its wildlife. sale for the Friends of the Library. Any Friend of the Library may attend.' www. twonwrwotf.com/ Those wishing to attend the preview The Boomerwoif Web site. Join the may join the Friends thai evening. Boomerwbif Detective Agency and- help solve a case. Designed for chil dren^ this site offers both amusing The sale will be open to the public 10 characters and sound science o.iu. tv ^.JU ii.tft. riMJoy Jim <9diut~uaji, r\ A r\ir\ 'r\ June 23-24. More than 3,000 chil ^uT^ff^^^*^^^^ fa^W WIHMB . , ,_ dren's and young adult books will be -.IVICI.I-O Internet 101; The Basica2 p.m. in the sale along with more than Thursday. June 15 This class teaches 10,000 volumes that cover a wide how to navigate, what the Internet is variety of categories. and basic use of search tools. Internet Clothing computers will be reserved for student for >nformation about the sale, the practice for one hour after each class. preview or how you can volunteer to No fee. No registration required, bot help, calf Julie Chwaitk, Friends liai- class size is limited.. , son, at (7341 326-6123. &Shoe Clearance ACHIEVERS Angel Rose Clements, a 1999 requirements. Trustee Scholar- graduate of John Glenn High ships are awarded annually to School in Westland, graduated graduating seniors for recog o from Specs Howard School'of nized academic achievements. % Broadcasting on May 26. She Approximately 80 scholarships had a concentration in video, are granted each year. carrying a 3.67 average. She in l-eeann E. Jones of Westland off now on her way to a career in ha* heen recognized for academic 25 video productions. on selected merchandise Clements thanked her teacher, excellence at MacMurray College John Prusack, from the William. in Jacksonville,'111, She was throughout the store! D. Ford Career/Technical Center named to the dean's list for the for his encouragement during spring semester. her 11th- and I2th-grade media Students had to achieve a grade point average of at lea«t 'Savins o* ^r-g>'-\a' pnot?s o' se^vuxi ''ler; 'vr K'l^ ,^. production class. She is the 1 -1 daughter of Kichard and Bar ;< 5 on a 4.0 scale for at least 12 ^-t^ecTl^ SKJ:" "- NO Likl!US;'"Per>'S 'TWOe :'"'••'p'i CITY OF WESTLAND Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customer*' Tap Contamin Teat Unit* Health Action 90th Number DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE- nant Date Goal I^evel Percentile of Major Source* in Drinking Water MCLG AL Value* Samples WATER AND SEWER DIVISION OverAL 37137 MARQUETTE WESTLAND, MI 48185 Lead 1999 ppb 0 15 4 0 Corrosion of household plumbing system. Erosion of natural deposits. 1« iii (734)728-1770 Copper 1999 ppm 1.3 1.3 0.024 0 Corrosion of household plumbing system. Erosion of natural deposits. 1999 REPORT TO CONSUMERS ON WATER QUALITY Leaching from wood preservatives. Westland is proud of the fine drinking water it receives from Detroit and furnishes to the residents, This *The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th report will list the source .of our water, the results of the tests performed on the water, and additional percentile value. If the 90th percentile value is above the AL additional requirements must be met.' information about water and health questions. State and Federal requirements mandate that an annual report now be sent to Westland customers before July 1 each year. This is our second report. Springwells Water Treatment Plant 1999 Unregulated Detected Contaminants Tables Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of Water Source Westlancl is supplied by the City of Detroit from its Sprihgwells Water Treatment Plant unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants iii in Dearborn. The water comes fromth e intake facility at Belle Isle in the Detroit River. drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. Overview The City of Westland provided 3.42 billion gallons of water to its consumers in 1999. 1 . ' Over 5100 lineal feet of water main were installed in 1999. In 1999 the average resident . Test Units •Future 'Future Average Level used 110 gallons of water per day, at a cost of less than two tenths of a cent per gallon. Contaminant Date MCLG MCL Detected; Low High The City of Westland has started a hew valve program to go with the hydrant program to work on the valves and hydrants in the city. Two of twenty sections of the city were Trichloromethane (Chloroform) 3/99-112799 ppb 0 ';- n/a 9.6 4.0 17.0 completed in 1999. Bromodichloromethane 3/99-12/99 ppb : 0 n/a ' '6.4 4.4 8.7 . Lead Dibromochloromethane 3/99-12/99 ppb • 60 n/a 3.0 2.0 4,2 Since 1992, with the cooperation of many Westland residents, the City has been testing-homes with plumbing systems Brornbforni 3/99-12/99 ppb 0 n/a 0,2 0.1 0.3 that may contribute lead to the household water supply. Our latest tound of testing shows none of the 60 homes tested have levels above the action level. If your home has a lead service, line or piping that has lead soldered joints, you can take the following precautions to minimize your, exposure to lead that may have leached into your drinking water from Chloroform, dichlorobromomethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform are tribalomethanes. The MCL is set for your pipes. the total or sum of these individual components. *New MCLG effective December 16, 2001. The EPA recommends reporting results from any voluntary monitoring that is above a proposed MCL or above a level of • Run your water for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it feels cold. This practice should be followed any time your water concern. The detected unregulated contaminants in these table do not meet these criteria. Reporting in CCH isnot has not been used for more than six hours. required. • Always use cold water for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula, • Use faucets and plumbing material that are either lead free or will not leach unsafe levels of lead into your water. '•..'.'•'...' '" Springwells Water Treatment Plant Detected Unregulated Contaminants from Voluntary Monitoring Additional Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some Disinfection By-Products - Quarterly Monitoring in Distribution System contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More Average Level Range information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Test Units •Future •Future Contaminant Date MCLG MCL Detected Low High Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. - The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, 'Total Haloacetic Acids 3/99-12/99 ppb n/a 60;. 10.8 7.6 14.0 " springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally • occurring minerals and, in some cases radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or Dibromoacetic Acid .3/99-12/99. PPb n/a n/a .. 0.5 0 M from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Dichloroacetic Acid 3/99-12/99 ppb 0 n/a 5.9 3.5 8.6 • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Trichloroacetic Acid 3/9942/99 ppb 300 n/a 4.5 - 2.5 5,5 • In organic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban Bromochloroacetic Acid 3/99-12/99 ppb 2.4 ; 1.6 3.3 storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. n/a n/a • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses. 'Sum of trichloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and dibromoacetic acid. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, which are by-products of industrial Compliance will be based on total, *New MCLG effective December 16, 2001. . processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or by the result of oil and gas production and Disinfection By-Products - ICR Monitoring at Plant Finished Water Tap . mining activities. Test Units Future Future Average Range In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain Contaminant Date MCLG MCL Level contaminants in water provided by public water system*. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations •MRDLG •MRDL Detected Low High establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Haloacetitenitriles 7/97-12/98 ppb n/a n/a 2.1 0.7 3.4 People with Special Health Concerns Haloketones 7/97-12/98 ' PPb n/a n/a 0,9 0 1:4 Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than is the general population. Immuno compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ Chloral Hydrate . 7/97-12/98 ppb n/a n/a . 2.1 0.7 3.7 transplants, people with HTV7AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infanta can be particularly at Total Organic-Halides 7/97-12/98 ppb n/a n/a 63.3 150 risk fro22 Lnfectisnf. These people should seek nd'.'ics sbff"t drinkins '.vatsr from their health care "rovides EPA'CDC . o guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants Chlorine Residua* 7/97-12/98 ppm 4 4 10 0.8 1,2 are available from the Safe Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). This monitoring was conducted under the EPA 1996 Information Collection Rule. "Maximum Residual Disinfectant Cryptosporidium Level (Goals) effective December 16, 2001. Cryptosporidium is a disease-causing parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of many ani^oU including dogs and cats. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea and vomiting. The disease is typically spread through contact with feces of an infected animal or person and consuming contaminated food or water, Key to Detected Contaminant* Table* Cryptosporidium can be introduced into bodies of water by way of surface water runoff containing animal waste and sewage discharge. The .Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has been testing for Cryptosporidium since 1994 and has n£i detected it in any of Our source water supplies. MCLG Maximum Contaminant The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no Level Goal known or expected risk to health. National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Compliance MCL Maximum Contaminant In 1999, the City of Westland had one monitoring violation. A -monitoring violation is jjojl an excedehce of a MCL or The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking waters Level •' ' MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available health standard. On February 20,1999, a positive conform sample was found at 37345 Cherry Hill A recheek was made treatment, technology on February 22, 1999, and there was negative total conform. "• .- 1 Parts per billion The regulations require confirmation of any positive result by re-sampling the location in question and sampling PP* The ppb is equivalent to mcrograms perliter. A microgram=l/1000 (one in one billion) milligram. surrounding locations within 24 hours of notification or the next business day. The samplings should have taken place the ne>rt. Any hut. w«re deformd until the following. All samples were negative for couibrm bacteria. ppm Parts per million ' The ppm is equilvant to milligrams per liter. A milligram = L/1000 gram. This report was prepared by the Water and Sewer Superintendent of the Department of Public Service for the City NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Measures the cloudiness of water. of Westland, Michigan. Data was supplied by the City of Detroit Water and Sewer Department and the Michigan Units Department of Environmental Quality. If there are any questions, concerns Or comment*, please feel free to contact me TT Treatment Technique at (734) 467-3242. This report is supplied to our customers to ensure .compliance with the Michigan Safe Drinking A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Water Act (1976, PA 399, as amended) by 1998 PA 56. This Act was passed to comply with Federal Clean Water Act and the rules promulgated by the United States EPA dealing with this law. Water Quality data for community water AL . Action Level The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers systems throughout the United States is available at www.water,data.com. treatment or other requirements which a water syBtem must follow. . . n/a Not applicable Springwells Water Treatment Plant 1999 Regulated Detected Contaminant* Table* > More than or equal to ^ '• Test Units Health Allowed Level Range Containi Date Goal Level Detected Major Source* in Drinking Water nant MCLG MCL Low High Additional Unregulated Contaminants That Were Not Detected Inorganic Chemical* - Annual Monitoring at Plant Piniahed Water lap ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^•^^^rtlta^MMilt^Mntf^i^^BWWua^^^H Dichlorobutane, 1-4 Ametryn DDE,4,4'- Methiocarb Fluoride Oct. 99 ppm 1.16 n/a n/a Erosion of natural deposits; Water FluorotnchloromtthAoe Bentawn DDT, 4,4'- Orta chlorcy cl ope n ten* additive, which promotes strong teeth; Dibromo-3-caloropropane, 1, 2 - Brdmacil Dipbenamid Pblybrominated Biphenyls iPBB'' Discharge from fertilizer and Heuchloroethane Butylate Endosulfan, alpha Prometon aluminum factorial Methyl Ethyl Ketone Carborm Endoeulfui, b*U Pronamide- Nitrate Oct. 99 ppm 10 10 0.22 n/a n/a Runoff from fertiliser use; Leaching* Methyl Isobuty! Ketone Chlorothalonil Endrui Aldehyde Propanne from septic tanks; Sewage; Erosion of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Cyinarirj* Eptant Propoiur (Baygon > . natural soil*. Monobromoacetic Acid Cycloat* Hexachlorocydobexane Ttebuthiuron Volatile Organic Cosaiwnad*. Quarterly Monitoring at Plant Plidahed Water Tao Monochloroacetic Add Cyprazine Hexachlorocydchexane Terbaal Tetrahydroniran 2,4,5, -T Daethai Diehlororaet Aug 99 PPb 5 012 012 Discharge from pharmaceutical *BeUBHC) Trifiuraim bane and dMaVtical factories. Atifluorfen DDD,4,4'- Hexszinone Disinfection By-product* • Quarterly Monitoring fa DtatrflnttioB Unregulated Contaminants That Required Monitoring, But Were Not Detected Total 3/99- PPb n/a 100 Average By-Product of Dr^lkingWater OT WW 1,1 - Dichloropropene Trihalometh 12/99 •(80) 19.1 ChJoriaetioB. 2.2- DichlorQpropane Chloroethase Metn burin 1,1, U,-T^schloroethsw 3 • Hydrorycarbofuran Chloromethane Naphthalen 1,1,2,2 - T^trtchioroethane AJdrin Total TrihaJornethanes is^he sum of chloroform, diduorobroroomethane, dibrotBcgruoroBMthana, and bramofcrm Dibromomethsne n • Butyl ben unc Compliance is baaed on the total. New MQL effective December 16,2001, 1,1 - DichloroethaM Aldicarb Dicaiab* n - Propytbenterrt- 1.2,3 • TricrdorobenwH* Aidicarb mlfone Dichlorodinuorome thane o - Chlorotoheitt U== 1.2.3 - Trkhlorvpropane Aidicarb sulfoxide Dietdrin p - ChWotohifw 1.2.4 • Trichloroberuen^ Braflioben tent Fluorotnchloromethanft p - Iaoprppyluiluenr 1.2,4 • Trunethylbenjen* Brofnocbloroin etha o e Hexachlorobutadieiie Propachlm- Tarfcidity ^ Monitored every 4 boars a* Plant Ftifeehed Water Tan 1,3 - Dkhloroprbpen« Brotnomethane Isopropylbenzen,* Sto-butylbBntene 1,3,6-Trinisthyibentene Butachlor Tert-butrlbem>n# Lowest Monthly % of Samples Ms _ Methomyl Highest Single 1,3 - Dkhk>foprop*M . {'aibarrl Metolachlor Tigtiiitift umm fiTm; ix^iwrn flfrfti tat! Runoff Regulatted Contaminants That Required Monitoring, But Were Not Detected mm- J&22L nil I I Turbidity is a measure of the; doudfoett of water, We monitor it because it * • good indtoitor of the Syataatk Organic Hepatchlor epmidf I, 2,4 - iVichlorobenzanr Inorganic CootaminanU our nitration system For turbidity levels 8 NTU or above a treatment frchniapa (TT) ja Ceataamiaaat* faehtding H«pt*chlor 1.2 - Dichloroethane Antimony Peatiriss* sad Berbidd* H«*chlorob«uene 1,2 • Pichloropropuw Arsenic 2,4,6 TP(ailTex) Hexschlorocyclopentadiene BeroeiM Barium lignum urn ****&m** 2,4 D lindane Carbon Tetrachloride Beryllium Alachkir Methsxychtar CJUarobenxcne Cadmium l*l'#»i' ,i •• AtraikM Oxaaiyl (Vydatt) m - t, 2 - Dichloroethylenf Chromium Hlgbest oarMraran PCBs Ipoiycaloriaalad biphenyln Ethribaoanae Mercury < inorganic! Contasun MCLO MCL PeotacMowiphanel o^DKhlan>b*oiene Nickel ant PidoraiB p - DKhlorobsnwM «Mml)h wm*t*m—***^$*m*m +m*mim**m Nitrite (as nitrotvni Total Presence, as CotnoMB baaWrta- OftiitstwcthrpracsM Simanne ntyrsns Selsnium Conform -S*rf monthly eatapUe Naturally praisat in tba anvlronaent Toxaphsoe T*tr*cbJorwthyl«ne THklliura Bacteria Diaaat V*iaa**Orff«ak Tbluen* Radioeetlv* CoAUuninMili tndotmi Cootaaiiaaat trsni - 1,2 • DKhlowethylwi* (Teat D*u !M«) leoti A routine sample tad a repeat satire year Kndria 11,1 Trkhbroethane Trichlrwiwthylen* Beta/photorj Emitter* •ample are total coUferm positive, Human watt* and animal iecal wast* Kthykne Dibromjdf 1.1,2-TrichlorMthane Viftyl Chlorid* Alpha Emitten flfSQ ^¾^ ttf' PiPW iBPWf ^w W-^a^a 1.1 - DMhloratlivltM XV1«OM positive _^^ .'<•"• "ii'">»' ~- JUM 1,4. t»»jw* H.2O00 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 (W)Ai Station from page Al residents who live in the area. Wilson, and the Rev. John D. pen in this neighborhood and cities will continue to provide aid "This station is going to mean Hearn, who gave the invocation they haven't always been good," to.one another. a great deal," said Pearl Childs, at the ceremony. he'said. "In my mind, this is the "A better response time will a Weatland resident for 34 years. greatest thing to happen." - "This is one of the greatest mean more lives saved," said I know families around here things to ever happen to the Inkster fire official** were also Inkster Fire Chief Mike Moore. that had emergencies and had to southeast corner of Westland. on hand to celebrate the ground If all goes right during the con wait too long for fire trucks and I'm so proud to see this station breaking. Annapolis marks the struction process, Westland offi ambulances." being built. It is going to help boundary between Inkster and cials are hoping to have the fire Childs was one of seven digni this area turn around," Childs Westland. station completed and operating taries to dig a spade into the said. Because the two cities have a this winter. ground where the station will L.W. Stephens, who has lived mutual aid pact, the Inkster Fire "We're crossing our.fingers and rise. Others included Thomas, at the corner of Middlebelt and Department regularly responded hoping to open.up the doors by Griffin, Gilbert, Neal, contractor Currier for 50 years, also attend to emergencies in the area of December, so we can give every Earl Hall, Southeast Homeown ed the ceremony. ' Westland that will now be cov one a big Christmas present," ers Association president Lori "I've seen a lot of things hap ered by Fire Station 5. The "two Thomas said. BTATf PHOTO BY Tl»M HAWliY Community: Pearl Childs (center) iind Velma- Wilton (center behind) of Westland attended the groundbreak - Budget ing ceremony for the new station. from page'A 1 The cuts are a result of the budget gaining a one-time addi tion of $2.57 million from the Tax Increment Finance Authori ty district, which is being.phased out. The extra money will also be used to do some major road repairs around the city. Repairs will also be made to City Hall, two fire stations, the Bailey Recreation Center and the ice arena. "This.budget works because we were able to take some money from TIFA and allocate it to areas where it will help resi dents," said Councilwoman San remember father's day, Sunday, June 18 dra Cicirelli. "We all wanted that money to go to certain projects but we compromised and all feel this a ''•• •" ' '-k <• • f • • •• • •* good budgets ~£:$A '•*••< Cicirelli said the improve ments to the various city build-, " '• *• ings must be done because it is important to provide a safe and healthy environment to city workers. ., Iri previous years, the city's general fund had accumulated a surplus of $2.3 million. The new budget draws about $400,000 from that fund. As each of the council mem bers gave their approval, they cited the projects they are pleased are included in the bud get, as well as those they are dis appointed were not incorporated into it. "There are some issues that aren't in this budget that I would have liked to have seen," said Councilman David Cox, ...u - .1-^- „,:iv „„.._„:i r>_--; nnu, ailing nivii CUUHMI I ILSI- dent Charles Trav" Griffin, h^d sale 18.9S lobbied for $250,000 to pay for a Urge selection of ladies' shoes and sandals from forestry division. Cole Haan. Andre Assous. Enzo Angioiini. Nine West' sale 14.99 Candie's*, Unlisted, White Mountain. Esprit- sale 19.99 "However, in total, this budget relativity summer crewneck T-shirts. Reg. 28,00. Unisa', relativity, fpanerna and A :arge"se'ection c-f rrerVs kn• t tops, - r r is a very responsible one." :SLA.C:i ij-CTSA:^ Reg. 32.00-76.00. •.•/,:•/:•, is-:-? snorts Srt',rr :>vear anj t:3 d r.orts ' o~ : Councilman Richard Lerilanc izcd . Savar.e'.CceriPa^i.r's'vJ.Tc-re Q-*2 ?Ji* "•-? f'"i noted his support for such pro jects, including a new city VVeb site, an extra water meter read er, and a diversity training pro gram for city personnel. Howev er, he had hoped the city would purchase a speed trailer, which Save 20-65% on super specials showc motorists -how fast they are driving. He said the major development will be the road repairs. ^S «W~ AiA-r't ~^» • ,-, oil fI-.o r^r,rtv It 4^ l4*Vt*-« * j^t, h v<, »-.*4 k..»b< . \**..U~ we wanted to, hut we got all the big ones," he said. Councilwoman Sharon Scott said determining the specifics of the budget is the major function of the council. "These budget sessions are what this council is all about. It is what we are elected to do," she said "We've had a lot of fun at some of these sessions. I think we did a lot of good things." Scott said the 7-0 vote approv ing the budget has definitely not bt*en the norm in recent memory. But Thomas said the budget, which goes into effect July 1 and sale 59.99 sale 9.99 ends June 30, 2001, has an irre •••$•*'e, sa: sistible quality. This i'4 iivt' ••> ""H hii/-wt !• i kilt? J /» JU'lL \* £,»*•'«.•» • <• .-• 1.-^ *- i, • i • would be very difficult to vote against it," he said. . any single sale or clearance . YMCA offers item excluding super specials j • ••'AW .'.r* -*••:>'•: camp for kids good fridav. June 9. and I Saturday, june 10. 2.8DG only. I The Wayne-Wcstlund YMCA i'f=- offering a Summer Dny Camp. 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Available at Customer Service from 5 00 and ttp So^v •» f*rt ***** p*c* t^******* ir. pfn^n.,^, p^n-iMam-* r+wrvir**** CAU i-aoo-4a4-ii>« TOonotn uimm trout wduw» i *>^ •'»* n».» -.w s>r •;• t *,*> .<*. •.-o PO* ItfOlWATlON rat! *W .'"tfO CMA»Of rT; (1>vw •:*<•..*•.,' svi- W*»»#*' *«i v>«.» "r^yif t n-vwi* ; .*•>-! y (>v-.-f-* LOCATCD AT UkUWU MJW HMM « UyCMU, OH TMt COWMW Of MfWIUWOH MO40 W*0 %t% NMI fKMO |TAKt TXt SIX *WL1 WMC K'T Cm aTTfUSTATI tTXl ^w; 1 * * .™.r^^*m*m^mm*^W*^i*m >mm ^m^m^ mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 Wayne Memorial grads proud 1 These are the members of the Garner, Matthew T. Garris, S. Marianacci, Ricki Lee Wayne Memorial High School Olivia Annaiein Gerhard, Jason Markey, Amanda Laurie Marsh, Class of 200O. James Gibson, Brett J. Gill, Lori Andrew D. Marshall, Chimere L. * April Kaye Adams, Jaaie Lee Anne Giordano, Christine M. Marshall, Miehele Lynn Martin, Here, Trisha Lynn Aponte, Goers, Justin Goins, Shane S, Jennifer Lynn McBee, Kristina 5hristina R. Austin, Anne E. Goosby, Derek Alan Green, M McCahill, Ami Yvonne B*iley, Jeffrey A. Bailey, Jen Alexandra Greene, Jonathan P. McCain, Matthew B. McClure, nifer Michelle Baker, Wykeisha Gregg, Annette Elizabeth Grubb, Shawn William McDaniel, Jen Q. Barber, Teresa N. Barbuzins- Timothy L. Grzecki, Trisha E. nifer Ann McLaughlin, Elizabeth kS, Nicholas A. Barone, Andrea Halaberda, Kwame Lateef M. Meyers, Thaddeus Q. Micelli, Reriee Bean, Cynthia Jo Bean, Hampton, Jacqueline Danielle Kimberly Margaret Michaux, Dawn Nicole Becker, Sandra Haner, Nicholas L> Harding, Samantha Kay Miles, Joshua Marie Becker, Jamesha Kachelle Ryan W. Hardy, Justin A. Miller, Matthew A, Milz, Tiffany Bell, Socorra L. Benfbrd, Jeremy Harnos, Crystal A. Harris, Christine Mishloney, Samantha P.. Bialo, Alicia Lenese Bingham, Tashena Marie Harris, Tadariel Jihan Mohammed, Adam G. Meghan Catherine Blanchard, Harvey Jr., Carolyn C. Hayes, Moore, Dale C. Moore, Holly D. Amanda Joy Bledsoe, Matthew Steven D. Headland, Edward V. Moore, Michelle Elaine Moore, Bolen, Michael P. Bone, Amanda Heaney, Thomas Jason Hensley, Sarah C. Moore, Martina Louise A. Booth, Raymond E, Bowyer, Nicole Christine Hernandez, Moro, Amy M. Morterud, Angela Lynn Bradford, Tina Jennifer Dawn Hicks, Jonathan Chauncey LaMarr Moss, Kevin Marie Bradley, Jennifer Kay C. Hill, Michael Craig Hill, Eric Moynahan, Amanda Lynn Mur Britt, Stefanie Lynn Britt, Hilton, Ronald Hinch, Heather phy, Christopher D. Napier, Ronda Nicole Brockman, Wynei- Renee Hoener, Tina Marie Holly, Charles William Nelson, Robert ka Shonta Bullock, Sara M. Barry E. Hoops, Jamie Miehele B. Nelson Jr., Sekwana Angela Burgess, Whitney AnneMarie Hurt, Alma D. Ibaoez Nelson; Jessica Ann Nemeth, Burgess, Kayla Marie Burns, Delaiah R. Jackson, Robert Nicole Marie Nesbitt, Corey S. Thomas Burzawa Lewis Jackson, Sharla J, Jack Nicholson, Harlyn Nipp; Jaime Timothy Clinton Caldwell, son, Timothy Joseph Jaguszews- •Joanne Novak, Shane Ryan Orlando Foster Cameron, Joseph ki, Leryn Gerard James, Christi Nowak, Kenneth L. Oestreich, Games, Heather Michelle Car na Angie Johnson, Clifford L. Denise L. Olson, Jaquaya Jean penter, Amber Rose Carranza, Johnson, Katherine Johnson, O'Neal, Colin Michael O'Rourke Brandy Lee Carriveau, Nicole Paul Anthony Johnson, Robert Joshua R. Pado; Kate Patricia Cassem, Mary Louise Caster- Shaw Johnson,'Jeremy S. John Palmer, Kara Pardee, Cynthia M wiler, Heather Dawn Caudle, ston, Ashlie Marie Jones, Melis Parish, Jameson C. Parr, Andre Paul James Chapman, Michael sa Ann Jones, Jonathan D. Judd, Rodriguez Lynn Passmore, H, Christman, Brian J. Clark, Keith K. Kaske Jr., Jacqulyn Rachel Jacqueline . Patillo, STAfT PBOTOB BT MATTO* TAPUNGKS Jennifer L. Clark, Fahn Francis Marie Keller, Leinda Maria Kil- Christina M; Paul, Kelley A, Per Thanks, Mom; Rita R. Slater helps adjust daughter Ashlie M. Jones' robe in the Clarke, April R. Coats, Kisha bourn; Sarah E. Kiracofe, Kara due, Amber L. Perie, Alexandria hallway prior to the start of the graduation ceremony for Wayne Memorial. Rehee Collins, Vashti Daresa- L. Kirk, Rachal Marie Kirtley, A. Perry, Donnell L. Perry, Marie Collins, Jacob Frederick Melissa Sheree Kmet, Rachel D. Willie L. Perryman lit, Wendy L. Cynthia L. Schmidt, Erin Lind Tarwacki, Scott William Teas- Jeffrey B. West, Nathaniel West- Conley, Rachel A. Corrado, Con Knox, Elizabeth M. Koch, Krys- Pierson, Bryan K, Plumridge, say Scott, Nicholas J. Scott, dale, Barbra A. Teasley, Litisha field, Kelli Marie Wheatley, Wal nie Marie Craig, Charles Allen tal Kohler, April K. Kraus, Crystal Porter, Maria Ann- Todd N; Scott, John M. Seguin, O'Leary Tedders, Anish Thomas, ter T. Wheble, Gregory A. Crouson, Brandon Scott Crum, Robert Waclaw Kuchta, Melissa Porter, Jacqueline Marie Pow Jason W. Sergenti Kristopher J. Brittany Danielle Thomas, Jil- Wilcox, Christopher Williams, Dawn Elizabeth Curley, April Lynn Lafferty, Kenneth Scott ers, Yvonne R. Pritchard, Kris- Sharon, Michael G. Shaw, Tai lian M. Thomas, Vershanna N. Stacey Lee Williams, Margaret Shivo'nne Daneker, Brandon L. Lanahan, Christine A. LaPere, tine Lynn Provot, Christopher wan S. Shelton, Andrea J. Ship Thomas, Megan Eugenia Latisha WilliB, Jason Michael Davis, Tarah Michelle Davis, Jeffrey M. Laurie, Bradley Laws, Raub, Christine Louise Raupp, ley, Jacquelyn Renee Sikora, Thrasher, Andrew J. Timmer, Wilson, Molly D, Wilson, Tiffany Nichole Elizabeth Dineen, Matthew A. Ledesma, Stephanie Christopher Allen Reed, Jeremy Lisa Marie Sinnott, Branden R. Thomas Gentry Todd, Jesse L. Robert E. Dixon, Rexanna Jean Lehman, Kelly Ann Lev- R. Retich, Barry P. Rhodes, Wilson, William D. Wilson, Jes Smith, Steven W. Smith, Taron Trudell, Kristina Marie sica Lee Woodruff, Rachel Jean Doane, Heather Dobrowolski, erenz, Brandon D. Lewis, James William R. Richardson, Raymond Smith, Justin Adam Tsvetkoff, Justin Thomas Tuck Joseph A. Dodds, Patrick M. Michael Lewis, Shaun P.. Linder, MaryAnn Marie Richter, Smoes, Michelle Sneed, Angela er, Kelly Marie Tyler Worswick, Harold DeVan Earle, Terry Duane Echols, Jessica A. Linto, Jessica Dawn Stephanie Erin Rickel, Isaac M. Solomon, Michael J. Stafiej, Wright^ Karen Marie WrobeL Fatima Ukaj, Raymond L. Yusuke Yamahata Necole Yevonne Evans, Reggie Little, Alison R. S. Lloyd, Maria Rivera Cuevas, Jennifer Lynn Inna Stashko, Matthew Steede, Upchurch, Danielle Valdez, D. Fairley, Jonathan W. Ferris, Lombard, Danielle Christina Rizkallah, Quanishia Nicole Tamiko Miranda Steele, Gary M. Tiffany Renee Kimbrough Certificate of attendance: Joby Steven Raymond Fielhauer, Luna Robinson, Rachel Nicole Romba, Stevens, Angela Nicole Stokey, Verdell, Natasha L. Wallace, Lee Donahue, Marie Djeljosevic, Krystine Mae Flateau, Kerry Matthew Mackiewicz, Joel D. Quan Maurice Roots, Rachelle E. David Straw, Dana Latreese Melody Lynn Ward, Regina Suzanne Middlebrook, Lavinia Lynn Flesher, Brandy Shantell MacPherson, Anthony W. Malm- Rose, Wendy Marie Ross Struggs, Michelle M. Suda, Shelette Washington, Kevin J. S. Patillo, Glenn P. Polulak, Frazier, Howard L. Frazier sten, Kayla Kristy Manners, •Pooja. I. Sajnani, Jamie M. Kristal L. Swope, Debra Watson, Nicole Weiand, Ginette Claudette Roquemore, Michael Christina Gaines, Jermaine Mikera Tatiara Manning, Phillip Samland, Jessica Nicole Savage, Sylvester, Jennifer Lynn L. Weilnau, Tiffany R. Wells, Zinger Glenn graduates face future'with enthusiasm These are the members of the field, Lindsay Michelle Carling- Kristina Marie Farr, Lloyd Leon Edward Haywood, Todd Anthony Mendal, Wesley Michael Mid- Opicie Scott, Angela Miehele John Glenn High School Class of ton, Russell Phillip Cassara, Farr, Valerie Ann Fay, Daniel Heim, Michelle Ellen Hendra, dendorff, Jacqueline Migliore, Scudder, Lataya Sealie, Samkit 2000. Jeremy Albert Catarino, Melissa Stephen Fedulchak, Laura Heather Renee' Hensel, Jeffrey Aaron Reid MiklOski, Albert Shashikan Shah, Ryan Michael Derek William Abramski, Car Leigh Cavender, Ryan Ralph Marie Fenrter, Jaquelinn Fer John Hernandez, Rachel Annette Ryan Miller, Angela Ann Miller, Shamrock, Nicholas Brent rie May Adkins, Ousman Cemik, Dane Michael Chadwick, nandez, Jacob Ryan Festerman, Hicks, Kevin Gary Hnot, Melissa Kristin Marie Miller, Erica Lee Sharoian, Jeffrey Lynn Shelby, Mohammed Afzal, Bianca T. Latoya Candance Chandler, Gennifer Jean Fetty, Gary Anne Holcomb, Rachel Marie Mills, Jeffrey Allen Mitchell, Joshua Matthew Shunk, Maran Albert, Jeffery Bryant Albrecht, Katherine Jean Chiles, Curtis Everett Finkle Jr., Gabriel Allen Holden, David Lamar Holloway, Jennyann Jimenez Montahte, da Jenean Shunk, Kyle Freder Anthony Alexander Allen, Jack Cichocki, Bradford Henry Fleming, Michelle Lynn Fletch Richard Alan Houk, Jennifer Jennifer Lynn Moore, Naquaina ick Skonieski, AnnaRuth Eliza Sharonda Marie Allen, Karri Clark Jr. er, Nicole Ann Flory, Lance Ann Howard, James Lincoln Elaine Moore, Jennifer Lynn beth Slate, Amy Marie Smimow, Michelle Ammons, Richard Phillip Bradley Clark, Sean Richard Formolo, Daniel Alan Huffman, Kareia D. L. Huguley, Morales, Nathan Paul Moreno, Ashley Nicole Smith, Chad Paris Thomas Anderson, Sherrita Robert Clark, Martin Lawrence Fowler, Shavawn Danielle David Matthew Hulett, John Timothy James Morgan Jr. Smith, Kristopher Thomas Anderson, Amanda Nicole Clos, Daniel Roy Closser, Thad Franklin, Joshua James Fredrick Hunger, Zachary Amber Lynne Morris, Bradley Smith, Kevin John Smyth, ' Arakelian, Tiffany Mildred deus Delano Coats, Candice Fuhrman, Jade Nicole Fukuda, Demetrius Jackiw, Kenneth Stephen Morris, Yaku Rasul Amanda Marie Snyder, Eliza Arnold, Lisa Marie Baker, Eileen Cobello, Corey Edward Erica Cathryn Fulkerson, Leslie Allen Jacksun, David Allen Moton-Spruill, Clint Moultrie, beth Anna Sobicski, Patrick Matthew James Barker, Tiffany Collins, Kellie Jo Combs, Patrick Ann Fuller, Barbara Galasso, Jacobs Jr. Nicholas William Mull, James Jason William Galbraith, Jpdi James Sonak, William Joseph Nicole Barrows, Amanda Carroll Connor, Renae Marie Julie Lynn Jairla, Melissa Edward Murphy, Lyndsey Rae Soto Jr. Rochelle Bauer, Jessica Lynn Lynn Galvan, Corrine Renee Cosgrove, Ann Marie Cox, Lynn JenningB, Jennifer Lynn Murphy, Sarah Elizabeth Nagy, Leah Jacinta Komei Speights, ' Baxter, Benjamin Ervin Bee, Garrett, Erika Cherron Garris, Akeera Simone Nelson, Rawan Samantha Frances Crews, Tami- Johnson, Johnnie R. 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T*^m i t pi • The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2O00 •AT •*—**** McNamara calls airport audit a 'witch hunt' BY MOB MALOTT airport turned over thounands of space. Stores there will generate HOMBTOWN NEWS SERVICE • 'Wliftn IM said H would t» don* by Labor Day, I mw*lott#homecomm. net forgot asking which Labor Day ho was talking documents and state audilorw additional revenue fur airport are concentrating on contacts operation, he .said. If there are in efficiencies at about.' that are 25 ytars uid. The plan* A $4.50 airport uaer fee pro Detroit Metropolitan Airport, it's to improve the airport, however, Ed McNamara vided the money for the new con because 35 million passengers a date back 13 years and span two struction, he said. That fee will year are trying to use a facility Wayne County Executive previous airport directors. intended to handle 11 million Current director Les Robinson also pay for renovation of the passengers annually, said went over airport plans with the existing terminals. Renovation of Wayne County Executive Ed hunt," McNamara said at the The chairman of the Select Mackinac Island conferees, dis the existing terminals will begin McNamara. Detroit Regional Chamber of Committee reviewing airport playing plans for the new mile- in earnest next year, McNamara That's why the county is Commerce's Mackinac Island operations, Rep. Koetje, R- long terminal, the new parking said. Only sketchy plans have': Leadership Conference June 2 . Gfandyille, blames the delay on spending $1.2 billion to build a structure and lots with 1,300 been laid on that project to date. Midfield Terminal, which will An audit called for at last year's the reluctance of airport officials additional spaces, and an'access • lie said he didn't believe the have 74 gates, a new parking conference by a House Speaker to turn oyer the necessary docu road to the south, allowing structure, and a fourth parallel Chuck Perricone, R-Kalamazoo, ments. The committee recently drivers to enter the airport from state audit was contributing runway. As soon as that opens in has yet to conclude its work, ordered the airport to turn those Eureka Road. anything to the airport's late 2001, the county will begin McNamara said. . documents over more quickly. The airport concourse will improvement, He dismissed it as Ed McNamara, Wayne County Executive renovating its existing terminal, "When he said it would be And state officials say they hope have 25,000 square feet of retail "foolishness." • McNamara said. done by Labor Day, I forget ask to wrap up their work this sum The state's contribution to ing which Labor Day he was mer. ... expansion has been a "witch talking about," McNamara said. McNamara argues that the • • Michael Sherman LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK LASIK $2 million grant for sim-city Attend this FREE seminar and... Come See What You're I BYMIKEMALOTT will reject the grant this time leaks. HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE around. An agreement among The center is often compared :\* mfnalott9homeconun.net the leadership increases its to FBI Academy at Quantico, *>« Tuesday, June 13, 2000 *f(i °r. chances, O'Connell said. ^ itr, *** Virginia. 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(.I RMHS I imiH «£»£2 prIng & Historic wares & otfcsi Die Rhlnelanders Me 7%* Observer A Eccentric/ THUHSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 Rouge Rescue fAfter 15 years, a cleaner river 'KUBT KUBAN Livonia, and from Novi to Bever years of sponsoring a site. Volun WWTBE ly Hills, volunteers helped with a teers, most of whom remained <^An estimated 2,500 volunteers wide variety of activities that relatively.clean compared to*the iended 22 sites along the went far beyond picking up mud-caked, mosquito-bitten ige watershed Saturday to garbage, and included building Westland volunteers, broke off gtfwticipate in the I5th-anniver- pathways, planting vegetation, into four groups and participated fljry of the Rouge Rescue. and constructing observation in different activities. •-Maybe the moat important decks. The largest group traveled fikitcome of the event, now Known The fact the projects at each around the various township •A River Day, was there was not of the sites were as diverse as neighborhoods and stenciled «» much garbage and debris' the volunteers who came out to storm drain* to remind residents ptilled from the river as in years lend a hand is an indication the the drains lead directly to the past. event has become more ambi river. The reason was not a lack of tious over the course of a decade ..' "The stenciling raises aware effort. There just wasn't as much and a half. ness and reminds people not to to pick up. "We used to measure our suc^ ^dump things down the storm from Canton Township to cess on the number of trash con- \ drains," said Canton coordinator tainers we filled up," said Jim Kelly Kelly, noting volunteers •Mtt fttora n njOAwn CABBOU Graham, executive director of! "had made it to every neighbor Unjammln*: Bill Craig deft) and Phil Crookshank clear debris from a logjam in the Friends of the Rouge, the volun hood in the township. teer organization devoted to Another group, comprised Rouge, cleaning up the long-polluted mainly of children and their par Log river. ents, remained at the Township with a lunch featuring a pig "Now we base it on the num Hall and constructed birdhouses, roast at the end of the day's hauling: ber of volunteers who show up which they could take home and work. Ralph and the diversity of the projects hang up in their yards. While many of the 2,500 par Williams we accomplish. To me this is Canton's other two activities ticipants at the various sites of the city much more significant" took place at Field and Tonda were event veterans,- some came of Livonia In Westland, around 200 VOIT elementary schools. At Field, out for the first time. One such unteers battled mosquitoes along workers put in the posts for an person, Westland.resident John Forestry Tonquish Creek in Hue Park. observation deck that will, over Borczak, picked up trash and put Depart While they picked up their look Truesdell Creek, as well as up a few birdhouses at.Hix Park. ment share of trash, Westland volun planted vegetation along the "I do a lot of walking and hik brings teers also employed a new tech stream bank. ing at Hines Park. 1 figured logs out of nique known as woody debris At.Tonda, volunteers built a since I use it a lot, I might as management along Tonquish pathway along Fellows Creek. well contribute in some way," he the Rouge Creek. Rather than extract all of The site already has an observa .said.' '. to the the logs from the creek, volun tion deck, and school officials Canton resident Rich Taglione, banks of teers used cables to permanently plan to incorporate the natural also a: first-timer, brought his 7- the river. secure many of them to the area into the curriculum as an year-old son Richard and the two banks. alternative to classroom instruc built a birdhpuse together. "In the past we just ripped out tion. "I wanted to participate everything that was in the creek, "The children love getting out because this is a good cause," so this is something a little new," of the classroom and getting out Taglione said. "Plus it was some volunteer Marty Johnson said of side," said Marjahe Baker, a 4th thing my son and I could do the project, which required a grade teacher at Tonda and together." permit from the Michigan chairperson of the entire project, By all accounts, Saturday was Department of Environmental which has also included planting a great success. Quality. over 1,000 shrubs and trees. • "We accomplished nearly "Not only does it stabilize the "In the process of educating everything we had envisioned banks, but it oxygenates the them, we get them tuned-in to getting done," said Bill Craig, water as it rolls over the logs, the natural world around them. who help lead the efforts in Matures way: Leah which helps the fish and keeps They really do have a good Westland. Canton organizers were also Petersen crosses overtfie the creek healthy." understanding that we have to more people showing up," Kelly have had more to do." Canton attracted approximate conserve our natural resources." happy with the efforts of volun Kelly should take heart, Rouge on a natural teers. said. "We got everything done bridge. ly 100 volunteers, the biggest All pf Canton's volunteers that we wanted to. We even had because there is always next turnout in the township's four were rewarded for their efforts "Each year we seem to get people sitting around. 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And if Daniel and race, softball throw, long jump, a "It'a one of my favorite sporta, Jessica are representative of all water relay to see which team because I was really good at it," the students at Madison, then fills a-^ucket first, limbo, 50- he added. physical education teacher yanLdash, a hula hoop relay and As the drizzle continued, the Nancy Pew hae gotten her mes a gaff ball on a spoon relay. morning of physical activities sage across. "It's about sportsmanship," outside went on as planned dur "I want every child to leave a Loflg said. "We usually don't ing one of the moat anticipated winner that day," Pew said. even keep score." activities in the school year at Explaining that some of her Pew and Long avoid bad feel elementary schools across the friends remember failures dur ings by not awarding first-, sec Wayne-Westland district. ing their own school field days, ond- and third-place winners in A fourth-grade student at Pew added: "My goal is to create the events. In fact., all Madison Madison Elementary, Daniel a lasting, positive memory for and Hicks students will receive a said he also learned not to "call each child here." ribbon at the end of the day for Rain forced a postponement of participating and trying their names and to be a good sport." Whew! Jennifer Galunas, Limbo lover Jessica Randolph, Field Day from last Monday to best. next Monday at David Hicks Ele-. The 16 stations at Madison a third-grader at Madi stress self-improvement and son, blows at the cup in working as a team. The the cup blowing relay parachute toss, for instance, requires groups of kids to use a racei parachute and figure out how to make the Nerf balls pop off. Other events, like the traditional to play like they used to," Pew . 50-yard dash and hula hoops, said. "I remember as a kid I allow kids to try to beat their could ride my bike to the pafk by own scores. myself and play and now parents "By providing a variety of have safety issues to deal with. activities, by the end of fieldday , Kids don't have the freedom and they've exercised every muscle that might be part of it:" from head to toe and that they Television and computers also don't realize it because they have promote a lot of sedentary activi so much fun," Pew said. "I focus ties that compete with exercise on sportsmanship and to learn to and play. be able to congratulate the class Long agreed: "Children nowa mates that do well. They learn to days are pretty out of shape and be a good winner and a good we try to get them in shape the loser. best we can." "I think it's one of the best- kept secrets in our school dis Racing: trict," said Pew, who puts in Stephen about 50 hours of planning and Guinn, a preparation with the help of her third- husband, Glenn, who takes the day off work to make sure every grader at thing runs smoothly. Pew also Madison plans a Field Day at Jefferson- Elemen Barns Elementary School in tary, Westland. pushes Field Day also promotes physi the 8TAFT PHOTOS BT Tow HAWIXT cal fitness. "I think the kids need physical inflated I can do It: Fourth-grader Joye Clenney balances a ball Challenge: Madison Elementary kindergartner Sherry activity more in the sense that tube in a in the plunger relay race at the Madison Elementary Smith tries to carry the inflated tube in a relay race at there's just things in society that relay School Field Day Monday morning. Hicks Elementary Field Day Monday morning. prevent kids from opportunities race. will hold Field Day next Monday. 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Probably not," he said, but he STAJT Wayne Fine Arts Foundation, Barcus, the father of two figures he eventually should be helping raise $4 million between teenagers, is an "avid" tennis able to put a good meal together. 1978-81 to develop the Fort player who golfs "when I have At the time, he was looking Schoolcraft has picked a Buck Wayne Museum. the time. forward to accompanying the eye nurtured in Michigan soil in Until 1985, Barcus worked for "I love to read, love to walk," the hope he will help the state's school's student chefs to Chicago the Oregon Museum of Science he added. ninth-largest community college for a major cooking competition. and Industry, returning to.his But "I have never cooked," he grow its 'financial base. But not to try his hand at prep alma mater, Cranbrook, to said during a recent interview, David Barcus, who grew up in cooking. There'll be some School start a $7-million capital cam acknowledging Schoolcraft's fine Marion, Ohio, near Columbus, craft alumni there, he said, and paign for its Institute of Science. culinary arts program. but who is a 1967 graduate of "Will I ever be a gourmet chef? "I'll do a little fund-raising." the former Cranbrook School in From there, Barcus became Bloonafield Hills, has become the executive director of Bon Seccurs Livonia-based Schoolcraft's first Hospital Foundation in Grgase professional fund-raiser. Pointe, raising $18 million before the hospital merged with With the college's continued growth - among other things, it Cottage Hospital and he joined recently announced a $20-miI- St. John, creating a major capi lion state-of-the-art expansion of tal campaign for a cancer center its Waterman Campus Center - there. Barcus is expected to move the Schoolcraft's new executive college from an event-based director of development said he BY RICHARD PEARL • A center that helps business fund-raising format focusing is considering a $20-million capi STAFF WRITER and industry by training and mainly on scholarships to one tal campaign. rpeart&oe.homecommjiet' cross-training supervisors, with a broader base as the 8,000- "Education is more important To paraphrase a popular teaching quality-control, helping student college seeks to meet the than ever and community col recent slogan: It's not your firms determine what their cus- need* of its student and business leges are in a position where father's old Schoolcraft anymore. tomers want and even how to clientele. they deserve more support," Bar What began 35 years ago as an become automotive and govern "Our aim is to establish a larg cus said. intermediate institution of high ment suppliers and exporters. "They are the key to the work er base of donors, a more diverse u er learning for high school grad base of donors" and to create "a Fund-ralser: David Barcus is hoping to broaden School- force," he said. We need more uates has blossomed into a McDowell said Schoolcraft's planned-giving approach," said craft's fund-raising efforts to attract new contributors. and more leaders and more peo many-faceted community college Business Development Center Norene Thomas, Schoolcraft's ple to do the skilled jobs," that educates ; and trains and its director, Bruce Sweet, director of marketing and devel The 50-year-old Barcus, who studies from Bowling Green Uni He said the college is "looking teenagers and also their parents have helped local companies do opment (fund-raising), in dis came to Schoolcraft earlier this versity. to get out of only raising scholar-, and grandparents and even the over $960 million in business cussing the addition of Barcus to year from the St. John Health But he got into arts adminis ships. We're looking at what we owners and managers of the with the federal government her staff. System Foundation in Macomb tration instead when, after col might do if we had our entire businesses and industries where alone by teaching them how to "That's where he's got the County, estimates he has raised lege, he took an 18-month job wish-list fulfilled." they work. access that market. expertise," she said, adding the about $40 million for institutions writing grants to help Fort "Our mission has expanded," It also helped a Farmington administration believes "he's the in Indiana, Oregon and Michi Wayne, Ind., celebrate the bicen More involvement stated Richard McDowell, who's His aim is to "get people Hills business win a $32-million one to take us to the next level of gan. tennial. been president of Schoolcraft for contract to supply computers to giving. A Nebraska native who involved more," Barcus said: more than half its existence. The best job' "We're trying to create, givers, to the U.S. House of Representa "We hope (Barcus) will move planned to become a teacher, The school, ninth largest of tives, McDowell said. us* to a position where "people Barcus majored in English liter "It was the best job I ever let people know why they should Michigan's 28 two-year schools, The pervasiveness of televi think of us in their wills and ature and philosophy at North had," said Barcus. "It gave me a give. finds itself continually "respond sion, VCRs, radio and computers estates, or think of us for contri western University and later taste of fund-raising" and also a "If we do that well, people will ing to specific needs" of the butions routinely," said Thomas. added a master's in American broad introduction to cultural want to give. And if more people as transmitters of information publics it serves, he said, and means that "We're past the place arts. understand why that's impor "We're excited about what's hap where the teacher can be the pri But "I really got into fund-rais tant, we all benefit," he said. pening.'' mary source" of that informa ing," he said, when he became Volunteers are the key, he Today, he said, the Livonia- tion, McDowell noted. Automotive Research said: "The people who best raise based colfege is: money are volunteers." Today, the Schoolcraft facul We will pay for your opinions. PRETTY TILE, Schoolcraft is blessed with "a • Both a traditional and a ty's role is to help students very good foundation board," non-traditional institution that relate to what they learn about UGLY GROUT? Barcus said, and also is a place offers formal, in-'the-classroom things like Bosnia or the Federal Market research company looking for (THt STUFF •ETWIIM THI TlUtj that teachers, administrators education and the new "wall- Reserve raising interest rates. men under 5'5" and women under 5'0" and students "have very warm less" computer Internet version "We are helping students learn Tired of moldy, missing, feelings for. Wherein students choose when how to learn, to be informed and to participate in automotive research dirty, cracked grout? We "This is a great place to work," and where they will study; to form opinions and, hopefully, clean, seal, repair, regrout he stated. "It is extremely well • A continuing education cen make their own decisions" about studies. If you qualify and participate, & stain/change color! managed. 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TiM J-rl to •ISW ^*^SS *^^™}fl\ ITSAI VWnlif „..„ gLEAflLf QtlOW Th£ jOjLYW BQ.PCTQUfl The Obuerver & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE S, 2000 mi Program aimed at helping kids get 'ready to succeed' BY MIKE MALOTT tured in a session at the Detroit parent in the state w ill receive a ticipate, home visitors will not Martinet, D-Lansing, and brain increases the number to HOMKTOWN NEWS SEMVU K Regional Chamber of Com visitation within the first couple return because it is not manda Edward LaForge, D-Kalamazoo. 1,000 trillion syttapaei* by the MMAUm^HOMlK OMM-NKT merce's Leadership Conference weeks after bringing,a new baby tory, Godehaux said. Still, she Les^en-Fireatone predicted end of the first year. A 20-year- on Mackinac Island. home. "At risk" parents won't be hopes.everybne will take part in that school district* will soon be old by coraparwon hfc» only 500 Couples who bring home a new. School districts locally already specifically targeted to encour the program. operating beyond their tradition trillion synapse)* in the brain, baby are likely to hear a knock have such programs in place, age participation. The seed money was put in the al K* 12-program*, and begin con showing the number is later centrating as well on early child at the door shortly afterward according to Lessen-Firestone, "If we say it's only for at-risk budget us a follow up to a Ready- pared down. The Waterford and Birmingham families, those who need it most to-Learn Children's Summit held hood development, even prenatal from a new school district official Because the brain in actually known as a "home visitor." school districts are among them. won't do it. No one likes to be in the state several years ago, care. wiring itself in that time, the The visitor's job will be to Similar programs, known as a called at-risk," she said. "It's not she said, and 19 local forums Research has shown that a inform parents about the latest "Success by Six," are.also in a matter of people being bad par held around the state by a "Chil child's brain matures significant stimulation given a child hae a research that shows 'early expe operation in other states, includ ents, they're just torn by .the dren's Caucus" of state legisla ly within the first year of life. direct effect on the brain's struc-. riences affect how the brain ing Vermont and Kansas. demands of daily life." tors, including Godehaux, Born with some 50 billion ture for life, Lessen-Firestone ; "wires" itself in the first few Godehaux said she hopes every If parents are unwilling to par Hubert Price, D-Pontiac, Lynne synapses in the brain, a baby's explained. years, of development and to n\ake sure they know about all the resources that.are available to. them to help them be good parents. Strictly voluntary, the Ready to Succeed program will encour age new parents to talk to their babies,' interact, read and play simple games with them. DOCKERS • LEVI'S • HAGGAR According to state Rep. Patri cia Godehaux, R-Birmingham, it doesn't involve anything.good ••' -,s ,.,-\A'-.if^-**l»siS' as&^ ^* A.-. • « . V^J parents don't already do. Unfor tunately, some parents appar ently believe it is unnecessary to •••-'•,: • t•-:•,••' • =^- .-^*&i&£S talk to their youngsters out of the mistaken impression that it has no effect because the chil ffltt'idkv-^. , A v.-'-. dren can't understand the words. •A-.- -if-+£;-. . J.«J.""ilF.'- . Jfc^^tfSS'd That's not so, according Joan '•* • •*.,,: Lessen-Firestdne, an early child hood education consultant for the Oakland Intermediate L***>-M School District. .,• iv -;. -*:L;VA '- :- _1, .fVli-. '-.I , Recent research has shown a '• ;••*• ..,?-** * ,V^« lack of stimulation in'.the-first •<• -wi, I.JI>' AS*. 'J '"Vk.. years of life can lead to a mea ", '^" - *"£ surable difference in the struc r •-; •'',.. :»-V- ture of a child's brain, a thinner cortex. Negative stimulation, the •;s", ^*V •'•• • kind that comes with abuse, can stf*,"'?-^*^' also produce enough stress to change the structure of the v; brain, she said, leading to PICK DAD'S FAVORITE ft** " •'•• increased aggressiveness or :^3¾ -J^-V"' ":%' quicker use of the "fight or flight" response. The home visitation program' will be run by local school dis tricts, according to Gorichaux. The state has already put $45 million in its K-12 school aid budget.to pay for grants to local 'districts'.to run the program. ^11^:1¾¾ Wl Matching funds will.be neces sary from the community, w'hich •:•?. '•,•*••»•' ::-j • • may come from the school dis |n*;tr,^:' trict, community organizations ^S^fe;':. or local businesses. How much v/ must be contributed bythe com •-*i"* WiSUti."'-,:; 4 munity is not specified and may __HAGGAR BLACK The grant program was fea- LABEL KHAKIS Madonna cites good writing Twenty M-adonna University students from various academic programs were dominated by faculty to receive Student 3i*?: '-•' ' >. P^i;; ....'/. •:. Awards for Excellence in Writ •tUf.'JLt,'*','".. |.^ ^V (.1(.-. V'"^ ... . ing. The Awards are sponsored 1^'' .; .-. "• ' :?'• by the Madonna .University Writing Across the Curriculum Wrinkle-free cotton twill in double-pleated #;• program. ..^or. .plain front. Assarted colors,- Men's sizes. The Writing award recipients, are: • ',*Jv..- : 4 R1 o o m'fi eld --Hills- res id en t ;-*" vJ^m^^sk Suan Peisner, a post degree stu dent in gerontology; Commerce Township, resident Kathleen Quenneville, a May 2000 gradu ate in allied health administra » j'Sr' tion; Farmjhgton Hills resident tf-'U-\\>' >•*•••• » " J m A> Anna Casadei, a junior in Span ish; Grosse Pointe Woods resi dent Sanda Lynn Millies, a t^-ii'-v December 11)99 graduate in sign Nl-v .^:^:-^¾ language, studies; Howell resi • • •• _• *w':*.-\S'>i> 1 dent Diana Rodolfo, a senior in ^•'•'•''y^Mm^. ^^iS."."!***'--''^*?- English: i'^'i-i'-'t •', ', • • ' Livonia residents Stephanie LEVI'S 550 JEANS ©4:^1'•• • - - •;; -.-;.:: • Banaszak. a senior in psycholo Ji|^;-;'- ; -: l.-aJSB.ft'^;,!,; .--,- •'. *uM1 gy, Sharon Hover, a May 2000 $m:*.. BYMtKEMALOTT ation companies will be able to cost of electricity. This bill is also HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE • Included in the toglt- begin building plants and mar needed if our electric companies auaalott#faomeeooim.net tation hi a 5 p«rc«at keting electricity over current are to move forward with invest Gov. John Engler signed into rate cut, a three y—r Detroit Edison and Consumers ing in new electric generating law a bill deregulating electric Energy lines. facilities which are essential to utilities and giving consumers a fr#eie and a two-year The restructuring is intended meet the growing demand for 5 percent rate cut on Mackinac cap on electric utility to bring down costs for con electricity in this state," Island June 5 during the Detroit rata*. Alto ificluded are sumers. Dunaskiss said. Without the con Regional Chamber's Leadership struction of new generating facil Polity Conference. It was the provisions allowing Choice emphasized ities brownouts may occur in the end result of a goal he set for the competing companies According to Dunaskiss, the near future, he said. Legislature just weeks earlier. to soil electricity over bill includes two key elements, But critics including ABATE But the issue is far from set protecting customers and provid and the Small Business Associa tled. Critics say the bill could the linos of current ser ing them with an element of tion of Michigan feel the plan produce a windfall for utilities. vice providers choice. It will also encourage could hold an increase in costs Environmentalists have raised development in new power for consumers. Of concern is the concerns. " plants. If customers do not want Legislature's agreement to let And local governments are to shop for a new power supply utilities collect for "stranded expected to sue over the bill. company, according to costs." Under the pLan, utilities "Michigan will go from being a trie utilities to competition. Dunaskiss aide Joelle Demand, could refinance debt already laggard in electric deregulation Included in the legislation is a their service and billing will con incurred for the construction of to being a leader," Engler said in 5 percent rate cut, a three-year tinue as it presently is. new power plants and apply the the ceremonial signing of Senate freeze and a two-year cap on "We're giving consumers the- repayment costs to consumers' S«n. Mat DunasklM, R-Lake Orion Lana Pollack. Bill 937 before the Mackinac electric utility rates. Also includ power to choose the electric canv bills whether they switch to a conferees..Sponsored by Sen. ed are provisions allowing com pany they feel will best serve new supplier and not. involved in paying off the Fermi MML. Mat Dunaskiss, R Lake Orion, peting companies to sell electrici their needs. This legislation will 2 nuclear plant (Detroit Edison) At issue are the fees paid by the bill is intended to open elec- ty over the lines of current ser fuel competition between suppli Not competitive and the Midland Cogeneration utilities to local township and vice providers. New power gener ers in tnis*6tate, lowering the The "bill is a windfall for the Venture contract, an expensive city governments to string lines monopoly utilities," said Barry remnant of Consumer Energy's across their rights-of-way. Cargill, vice president of govern failed Midland nuclear plant. Municipalities believe they ment relations for SBAM. "This The securitization legislation should be able to collect fran is not deregulation^it's re-regu-. would force the (Public Service) chise fees from any new compet-. T lation. It won't establish a com Commission to allow utilities to. irig electrical generation firms. petitive market for electricity for issue an expected $8 billion in But Dunaskiss disagrees, many years." bonds backed by a new fee - a Demand said, because no new At less than 84.a minute, "Securitization (of stranded secure a tax - on.Michigan utili wires would have to be.strung cm costs) hurts competition in two ty bills for next 15 years." those right of ways. . ways. First, all customers have . "This is just new electrons to pay this fee, while Detroit Amendents suggested running down on t-he same Edison and Consumers Energy .Lana Pollack, of the Michigan wires/7 Demand said. . get out from under a major obli Environmental Council, said Under the legislation; as gation they currently have. That lawmakers should have adopted approved, such new franchise means they no longer have any at least, three amendments to 'fees won't have to be paid by debt for their expensive plants, the bill. She advocated new con school districts if districts and would have to charge only trols on mercury emissions from "aggregate," or join together to' property costs while the new the oldest coal burning plants. buy electricity from an alterna company seeking to build a plant She also urged installation of tive supplier. One group, the and compete would have to pay modern technology to reduce air East Lansing-based Middle construction debt and operating pollution, and she asked for Cities Education Association, is fees. That's unfair," according to requirements for increased ener ready to negotiate on the behalf 500 minutes $39" David Waymire of ABATE. gy efficiency cut pollution. of 400 schools across the state to Plus 500 weekend minutes££^. Waymire said the bill is a "Consumers Energy and buy cheaper electricity from a Always included: "massive bailout of the utilities Detroit Edison pump our air and competitive supplier, Demand Caller ID • Ibicv.UuiJ that would absolve them com water full of mercury and other said. First Incoming Minute Ire? pletely and forever of any risk toxins, and we should hold them But only school districts would accountable," Pollack said. get that benefit currently. Busi /TTHINKIN G ABOUT Still, the biggest challenge is nesses and residential customers likely to come from the Michigan won't be able to avoid those local Downriver Municipal League. franchise fees when they band 15670 SomhfieldRd. 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Call TOLL-FREE today for an appointment Our FREE SEMINAR teaches you how to: IK>Wlt£T £ ; Matching moneys: Schoolcraft Presi Museum sponsors writing contest dent Richard McDowell accepts A.s part ofih«: educational com Americans ami at lea-^t one other rant. a check for ponent of the 18th Annual society in Africa of the African Any students interested in $11,800 in African World Festival, tht> Diaspora. Participants are chal participating in the contest can matching funds .Charles'H. Wright Museum of lenged to think, creatively. The obtain an official entry form African American History and contest is opvii to ail students in from the principal's office at from Ameritech The Blue Nile restaurant are grades 0-1.2 who attend school in his/her high school. Students can representative inviting high school students to Wayne, Oakland or Macomb al»o pick up an entry form at the Diane Webb as enter a writing, contest. Both counties. Charles H. Wright Museum of state Re p.. Laura. organizations want to'encourage'' All entries will be judged for African American History, 315 Toy looks on. interest in African-based culture, content, originality and style and E. Warren Ave., Detroit, or The scholarship and writing. should be at least 100 to 5 (JO Blue Nile restaurant, 50.8 Mon The theme for the contest is words in length. The deadline for roe, Detroit. the same as that of the festival: postmarked entries is d.une 25. For additional information "The Soul That Hinds Us: A Cel 2000. A panel of judges will be ebration of Our Similarities." se i e c ted by t he'. s t a fX o t" t h e about the contest, contact Matt •Entries can be essays, Charles H. Wright. Museum'of Lee at Drumbeaters, (248>5$4- poems/lyrics or short stones and . Af r i c a n A in er i ea n H i s tor y. The 3715, or Patricia Carrolle Jaynes should examine the cultural con top fiv'e entries wi 11 euch be for the Charles H. 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By the way, the bombs bursting in air!" .thought that, perhaps, others were have three pointa that have to be was sent Feb. 7: I'm* not a negative voice, nor am I tt One feels a sense of pride as one just waiting for someone to start the I addressed, the first is Sharon Scott Little Davey said the vote counts vindictive person; rather 1 talk about begins to sing, "... gave proof through dancing. So, as good citizens, we ... you remember before May 15 she were reported in a confusing way but what thtty say and do! the night, that our flag was still startied doing the cha-cha, swing and said ahe didn't want to run for state as he recalled it, Pat Gibbons told J times R. Davis there!" The heat from the tfky lends other dance steps. Later, aa we were rep. "Yeah, sure," then filed to run on David (rDon Ho) James that he would credence to the fact that this event is leaving on our bicycles, people began May 16, have to go through this again in two "first rate!" - pointing, whispering, then laughing In April at a council meeting, I years in a laughing and taunting And, the finale is the best.that I at us The lazy, vegetating wallflow asked Sharon if she had announced manner, but in fact it was he who had Let's dance have ever seen in my entire life ... ers had the nerve to laugh at u*, the yet that she was running, since I the two-year seat and Don Ho a four- even in California, previously the best ones who exercise, stay in shape, and hat 1, The Fab Four Lady, would knew last year she would ... (and) so year seat. that I personally ever experienced ' try to have fun. like-to discuss .is'whyT have did David Cox, he said so Feb. 23. That's what little Davey said in his W before Detroit's display. Yet, I'm sure : Westland has a really bad attitude stopped attending most social func I told her the power brokers spent letter to Mr. Bernacki and I'll stop that there are even greater displays regarding exercise and dancing at tions in Westland-: starting with why' top much money for her not to run, right there because he said his hon than Detroit's, still waiting to be dis social events. Unless it's a waltz, per I will ho-longer attend any of the '•••': but with a recall effort ongoing they esty and integrity Were in question. covered. haps. H parades .:, something to which I have had to do damage control to try and OK, here we go"... it was hectic on. By the way, why is there no speech But, just mention food\ Then, the always looked forward.'/.. give a shiny glow to Sharon.. election night, when the votes were as to what the Fourth'of July is all whole herd rushes in. The recent Memorial Day Parade To that end with help from a few counted at each precinct one person about? Let alone ah re-enactment! It's . Mo-o-o-o-o! Get it together, West* exemplifies my feelings. To me, this UAW officials, they have tried to cir from each camp would take the vote not just about fireworks! land! You should be ashamed of your event is to .'commemorate'the dead, cumvent the rank and file and quite a count back to their election rally Moving along, I would like to ask - selves! especially the veterans. Yet, what do I few of the CAPfnembers to give an while the voting official would take where are all of the police when some The Fab Four Lady will go where hear on WLND? How the parade is endorsement to Sharon ... but as sure the vote tally to Pat Gibbons. : people are still setting off private fire people like to dance and exercise ... being put together lor "the kids, the as the rain falls from the sky to the With the vote count from the works displays for.the entire summer, Everyone needs to remember Presi parents,'' and even "the siblings." ground Sharon's endorsement may precincts, fcDpn Ho" James had the even in the neighborhood of City Hall, dent Kennedy's "Physical Fitness" What is all of this •''faintly-value"' ; : fall also. two-year seat but Charlie Griffin and 'driving crazy all the pets and small programs. Trade in those stupid fold ..'crap? As'if someone must get married, My next point is Charlie Griffin, you, little Davey, lost the election. children? ing chairs for bicycles and dancing and hope they are fertile enough to who has said citizens' comments of But after Pat Gibbons tallied the Oh, yes, I also wanted to ask about shoes! have kids - in order to be welcomed at two minutes with a one-minute grace precinct votes along with the absentee these carnival settings. Who is it who President Kennedy would be social events! Just another way to . have always been that way since he's votes and brought them to each rally, thinks that eating from dirty, uncov ashamed of today's Americans -their divide the community. Eliminate the been there, That troubled me, so I "Don Ho* James and Charlie had ered, broken-down picnic tables, sit smoking, drinking, overeating and people.with no families. . went back to the tapes of the council four-year.terms and youclittle Davey, ting in dirt, is fun? total disregard for exercise and V And, if you really want to get meetings in 1982 ... that was before had the two-year seat. Next, the so-called concerts behind health. And I felt bad because I had someone's dander up, ask where TV coverage when the city taped the Davey, did you party too hard, City Hall every summer. One.season, never done one of his famous "90-mile Jesus-was in the Christmas parade! meetings, but seemed to break down bump your head, have a flight of fan we tried to be active at that event, as hikes'"! Though I have run or bicycled Moving along, the upcoming fire at key points. So I brought my tape tasy? Or do you, as the Indians say, well. Everyone sits around in-stupid for many mile's- as Westland people works display, billed to be the best, I recorder with me so as to have a true speak with forked tongue? folding chairs, not even tapping a toe shout for me to "get off of the road!" believe ... in the county? I don't think record of the meetings. As a result of the letter you sent to or finger. Like a bunch of wallflower But. what else can you expect from a letting half a'minute pass between And guess what (as I knew), when Mr. Bernacki, I am sending him a let zombies. This is not natural behavior city who permanently removes side each and. every round of fireworks is you sat there and didn't want certain ter to inform him of the "dare I say it" - to not respond to music. This behav walks, has ho subway, streetcars, very spectacular! Especially when people to speak you would call oh a lie and as the saying goes garbage in ior has been taught to people. light rail or monorail systems, beauti viewed from a pdt-smoke-fiHed base few of your friends to speak in the garbage out and urge him to revi.sit ful bus system, has no incentive pro ball field, full'of mud, yet void of . Anyway, I asked a council member first half hour for five minutes, eight his investigation of this matter.. grams for carrpooling. discourages music, while falling embers set fire to if it was OK to dance. She turned to minuses and sometimes 12 and 15 I tell people 1 talk to that Westland another person, while they practically electric cars, dot's not believe in bicy minutes so as to use up the time in the nearby trees! Not to mention all of cle lanes, and believes that only chil is a good city, it's just some of th*: . the electrical wires covering the . had a council meeting to ponder that'_. the first half hour. "What's the mat elected officials that are out of touch . question. I couldn't believe that even dren and poor people ride bikes or use ter, Charlie?" did you forget, memory ground, over which one must be care-, any. of the "aforementioned systems? with the people. ful.not'to trip. . j ' the council members weren't encour lapse, or was it that other word? They sav property values are up ... aging people to get "out there" and In conclusion. I will go outside of I'll rate as "No. 1" the fireworks 1 won't try to get into your mind, "THEY HAVE TO BE" to come up .- • show some community spirit - and Westland for fun, because Westland display in Detroit, with its music and Charlie, that's a trip I wouldn't wish with the taxes to pay for those pen dance! They would all freak out at a" doesn't know what real fun is! I would dance and rapid rockets exploding on anyone. sion plans they have, for the sale of California concert, where thousands never bring children into this stagnat into an'extravaganza of light and My last but not least point is David property for development to certain of people.- of all ages - are encpurr ing, prejudicial, repressed, archaic color-- all being tired simultaneously Cox, who at the May 1 council meet people, then forgive their tax debt and aged to be "young at heart" and dance environment'-' where those who care from three separate barges reflected ing read a letter he said he sent to "OH, BROTHER" the incinerator that till they dropl.'And," I am not talking about their health are laughed at! upon the waters of two separate coun Frank Bernacki ... God bless little we are paying over three times what about some acid-rock or heavy-metal I need a breath of fresh air! tries, while the national anthems of Davey's blunder mouth ... he helps so we should, and they know who they concert. Music without dance is so The Fab Four Lady, both play on. One can almost hear much. are ... and so do we. bizarre! Angela Frances Todd and see Francis Scott Key - compos Little Davev said this letter was a So trying to distract the public After, we'wore given the "approval Beauty blooms amid concrete TEST DRIVE THE FUTURE WITH TORO PERSONAL-PACE here we were --my family and me - driving along pnl-96,passing mile after mile of. Toro Personal Pace Self-Propel System, „ Tgray, concrete, characterless expressway punctuated occasionally by equally unremark TORO r } able bridges. Despite our best efforts, boredom The freedom to mow a\ your own pace! was setting in, especially as we realised we had many, many miles to go. Exclusively from Toro Suddenly at the Portland exit, a blaze of : . intrnricr.mg thQ Persona! Pace Self Propel System J.ushoia-.:e-..>vVjr ri.-in;^: on. the?, handle color! Red poppies, white daisies, what looked and go.'Personal Pace auio;rali;; :i!y inu.vi/ai .the pacc-yo,- V,:-.-:.:-to V»O'K TYst.-d-iVp the !he like blue wild flax and something dark magenta t if'dohiceni nc-;.-seif-orooei system at: a TOPO..oea;e':o:ia>,;. '• .... that I couldn't identify. The small light blue sign featuring a yellow flower read, "Wildflower Planting." tvery uay uuw rrite Sale Priced at What a pleasure it was to see that small. . unexpected surge of color on the side of the Trees" are being updated and reprinted.- $A 4 OOO* 95 road! Suddenly we all came awake, talking Oddly, just planting wiidfiowers is. not terri- ' excitedly about how lovely the flowers were, bly expensive. Obviously, you eaift just throw what a surprise it was to see them, how the the seeds around and expect much'to happen. "*- ' ^ ^/ J ' -. plantings came about. You've got to kill off the'grasses, til! the soi! .nui So. I made a few calls. It turns out the wild- sow.the kinds of seeds that match soil rnru!:- flower plantings are just a small part of a much tions. Still, a curreUt wiklfldwer pnui:vt on M-:i'J bigger program called (with bureaucratic near Gaylord is hudgeted at S'i.oiK) io plani 1:.' inevitability) the Michigan Transportation varieties of native flowers and four kinds'of Enhancement Program. Funded mostly by the grasses on 15.acres. feds but requiring a local match, the Enhance • There art- problems, of eourse'. Some .-.pi.•;.'•;•! -: f ment Program includos a range of projects from don't make i.t. while other.'- need per-i^du.• rp;i' ;- building bike trails to preserving'historical' tenaiice, which' Michigan does no; eune;;.'.:v transportation facilities, preventing ground fund. Sometimes svlfHV.people pick, the' \'UA: err water runoff and landscaping and streetscaping. or even dig up the plants, irnpai'i'li/inu tin- The Michigan Department of Transportation whole idea. M'DOT even ha> had to. put nii'ii has been looking around for local partners to press release 'rein 'i riding people not to pu-k-'ihr daisies, because doing so i* both il! it 'V i£ •*:• '* Garland is 3,500 acres of unsurpassed beauty. It is the master- work and elegance of the largest log lodge east of the Mississippi. It is 72 holes of championship golf, it is world class dining. It is indeed, the ultimate couples retreat. 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MORT90N STAFF WRITE! kmort4on9oe.honi0conim.net Where the, determination is, the < way can be found. — Unknown .; RENEE SKOGLUND ranklin High School seniors Jamie Burns and Mandy Words cannot FKwarsick have gone above and beyond what students enrolled in the Livonia high experience school's Community Service class usually do.. shadowing doctors The pair, beat friends since ele mentary school, took on the reno ords fail even the most prolif vation of a learning center in the . ic writers at times, Nouns lower level of the Coalition on Wand verbs refuse to connect, Temporary Shelter's (COTS) tran phrases fall short of added meaning, sitional housing apartment on and adjectives seem anemic at best. West Grand Boulevard in Detroit; When-friends asked me about my According to Burns, 18, who recent experience shadowing doctors heads up the COTS program at for two and a half days at St. Joseph Franklin High School, she and Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor as a Kwarsick came across the room participant in the hospital's Commu while visiting the housing facility nity Associates Program, I struggled in the fall as they planned a Hal for an answer. I never found just the loween party for children Who live right words. in seven apartments at 1887 West After all, what do you say when Grand Boulevard. you've witnessed open heart surgery while standing side-by-side with the "You could barely get the door anesthesiologist? How do you describe open there was so much stuff the sight of a beating human heart? crammed in the" room," said And what do you say about the sur Burns. "It was a mess. I think peo geon who so patiently and willingly ple started to use it as a storage instructed you through the three- room and it just kept building." hour-plus operation? Aside from the "stuff that filled "It was awesome," I finally said. the room, the young women found A simple declarative sentence, so the condition of the area to be ordinary, so flat-sounding. Some poor. experiences are beyond the reach of There was spilled paint on the STAFF PB0TO8 BY BSYA.H MmUHX words. Maybe it's better that way. floor, torn up papers, broken Maybe some experiences are so pro tables and dirty walls. It looked Grand opening. Livonia Franklin High School seniors Mandy Kwarsick (left) and Jamie Burns cut found they shed their vibrancy in the like someone trashed it on pur a ribbon to mark the opening of the newly renovated COTS Children's Learning Center at 1887 W. telling... and retelling. pose," said Kwarsick. Grand Boulevard. The pair spent hundreds of hours improving the center as a project for their "It was awesome," I repeated for Julie Hamrick, the Franklin Community Service class. ' day* afterwards. High School teacher who oversees Twice a year, St. Joseph Mercy the Community Service program, Hospital invites six members of sur said from the beginning Jamie and Mandy had the final results," ' Costco, Damraan Hardware Store, The Home rounding communities to participate very specific plans for the center once they decided The transformation was a culmination of a lot of Depot, Staples, The Teacher Store of Livonia and in the Community Associates Pro to take it on as their 1999-2000 project. elbow grease by Burns and Kwarsick and numer Plymouth Floor Covering. gram, whose purpose is to create a They saw a need and took charge of it all," said ous donations made by area businesses the two Burns said one of the most significant donations first-hand awareness of the world of Hamrick, who took approximately 20 students from solicited throughout the school year. included new carpet and floor tile from Plymouth healthcare. her leadership "We couldn't have done all that we did without Floor Covering of Livonia. Co-owners Ed Barran And what a world it is. class to the COTS the donations peo and Gordon LaVerdure donated all the materials I spent the first evening in the apartment build ple made to us," and labor to tear out the old tile, along with Jamie emergency room with Dr. James Mat* ing to assist said Burns, who and Mandy, prep the area and install the new floor timore, who introduced me to the Burns and Kwar added she and coverings. patients as an "observer." My bor- sick in moving Jamie would visit "They are very, persuasive young ladies,' said rcv/cd vhitc lab coat helped; «v «.»o items out of the various business Barran, who received a letter from the high scnooi questioned my presence. We saw peo center, cleaning es in the Livonia students asking for a donation. "Gordon and I felt ple with heart problems, wrenched and painting. area seeking con this was something we should do." necks, possible strokes, abdominal tributions. The 650 square foot COTS Children's Learning pain and seizures, "It was dirty. The tile floors Contributions Center now features new carpeting and tile that After each visit, we'd discuss his such as paint, a Barran estimates to be a $1,500 value. findings. When test results came looked nasty and the walls were bean bag, carpet, "It's about initiative," said Barran of Jaiuieand back, he'd explain their place in the clock, picnic table, Mandy's efforts. "They're ambitious, persuasive diagnostic puzzle. He kept hoping I'd marred with grime and scuff cleaning supplies, and are genuinely appreciative of everyone who be able to witness something dramat gift certificates, donated to the project, I think their persistence to ic - like an intubation of someone marks," said Hamrick. "Today wall decorations, get the job done definitely paid off, It really'lrwiW with fast-swelling breathing passages educational like a million dollars." - so I could see what the emergency it's a beautiful learning center toys/games, books room did best: save lives. and posters came Those in need For me, the drama was in just for the children v T^T-rt-rt* \*^r f^f^T^ tHrf» r^oa^iti'nn. 'i*'* T**rr*r>nT"ir f Qknltrtr' «'*c being there. Besides, the slower pace that live at the HWili A. **. £v.-i , i'iV» founded in 1981 to address the crisis of hqmeless- allowed Dr. Mattimore to tell me temporary shel First look* Three young residents of the COTS tran jer, Murray's Dis ness in Detroit. Today, COTS maintains a ritafT of. about Better Together Mobile Health ter. They should sitional housing apartment try out some of the play count Auto, Wal- Services, which he started a few years be very proud of equipment in their new learning center. Mart, Sam's Club, . • Please see RENOVATE, B2 tijju. Maue up of vuiuuteer puy»idtui8 from St. Joseph, the program brings medical services to the indigent at homeless shelters throughout Washt enaw County. Plymouth astronomy club attracts star gazers If you haven't bathed in a week, you're not likely to seek care at a sparkling clean hospital emergency BY KW8TA H0P90N astronomy part always seemed to room like St. Joseph's, he said. It's too STAFF WWTEB be accurate. intimidating. If someone needs to see Personal profile Looking up at the sky on a dark, **I started to ask, 'could the stars a specialist, Dr. Mattimore arranges possibly be that big?' and 'could the clear night some people may only Mike Best's background is about to have one visit the shelter. This is universe possibly have a begin the kinder, gentler side of healthcare. see little dots of twinkling light. as vast as the space he studies in Others, however, -see so much more ning?"" Best said. the sky. The Plymouth resident's The next day I was in the heart The Plymouth resident, who has catheterization lab with Dr. Stuart and have many questions about the love of the stars.began as a teen stars, planets, space travel, been lecturing on. astronomy' for when he started following the Winston, an electrophysiologist — a over 2f> years and volunteers at the specialist in the heart's electrical cir extraterrestrials and even the origin mysteries of the Unidentified. Fly Southfiold Planetarium, tries to ing Objects.phenomenon in 1947. cuitry, Wearing a 40-pound lead of the universe, continue to answer all of those He later turn-d that curiosity apron, I watched as he guided an elec To answer some of those ques questions for the discussion group into a career b\ spending more trode catheter through an artery from tions, Mike Best of Plymouth start ed an aBtronomy discussion group in while also finding their interest in than A decade .na a field investiga an opening in a patient's groin into the subject niatter. tor ("Man in Black") for the Dr, ..J, the patient's heart. February at the Plymouth District Library. Daisy Aimiir, ?. discussion group Allen Hynek Center for CFO Stud In a procedure that took several member who resides in Wostland. ies. He has been affiliated with The Plymouth astronomy group 1 hours. Dr. Winston burned away both the International and Michi meet* 7'8 p.m on the third Monday became interested in, astronomy minute patches of heart tissue that after paring into a friend's telescope gan divisions of the Mutual UFO caused the patient's heartbeat to go at every month. Twenty of the Network, In the 1950s he flew in a group's member*, from throughout .several years apo. • haywire. His focus was intense. The "When I looked in it. my God, I'.S. Navy air-sea rescue squadron southeastern Michigan, are sched in the Pacific. It was here that he patient doesn't want to come back for there was Saturn and I could see uled to meet at the library until the founded his first astronomy club, a repeat performance, he said. the rings moving." Aimar said, "I end of this year. the Kwajatein Island Aeronauti I spent the morning of my last day Beat, who has been studying told myself that before I die I have cal Association, in the operating room with Dr, Bobby to see it 'again." astronomy for 54 years, wanted a Back in the states Best founded Kong. I watched him cut, saw and pry place where people who liked plan At the time, however, Aimar the Astronomy Club of Livonia in open a patient's chest in what was a ets, start and the universe could never had the opportunity to fur l#7fi and in 1985. the Astronomi surprisingly bloodless surgery. have a discussion, He also hoped to ther pursue her curiosity in the cal Society of Michigan He hosts, Observing him carefully suture a vein create a group that parents and world of astronomy It wasn't until "Secrets of Space," for the city of harvested from the leg to a dissected their children could come to togeth KnowradgeaWe Mike Best of Ply Airnar. 5H, who is now retired, saw Farmington Hills rahle division artery in the heart made me realize er. mouth poses with a piece of plane a brochure at the library alwmt the The Astronomical Society of the awesome responsibility, as well as discussion group that she decided *I always say that ages six to 106 tarium equipment. Michigan is an educational organi the privilege, of being a heart sur she finally had some time to learn are welcome,'' said Best, 66, a former zation consisting of some '2 70 geon. more about astronomy. newspaper reporter who retired members from across the state. "(Best) is full of really good information." Aimar said Best serves as president See? There's that word, Awesome. after 40 year* in the field "I wanted to make (the groupVn "He's an export in his field." He keeps busy as the principal My experience at St. Joseph's con family thing." cluded with Dr. Leila Saxena, a new Best feeds the group a lot of information in a short demonstrator :»t the Votlbrecht Astronomy is popular among all of the age groups because Planetarium m Southfield. is n family caw physician. In between see there is so much exposure to space travel on television. Best amount of time. Aim«r said Kvery meeting, Best selects a ing patients, we talked about her new particular subject and'begins with a whorl lecture on u He member of the Astronomical said. "Curiosity eventually gets to people People flock in League, the Astronomical Society baby daughter and the difficulties of with so many questions * also answer* question? and peaks the group's curiosity by fixtaf up a house when you have huge showing videos or presenting some of his 600 astronomy of the Pacific, the Great Lakes' medical school loans to pay off. She slides. Plunetarium Assoc . National Exploration Space Society, the Planetary Soci gar* a glimpse of the personal tide of Bent currently has no phut* to increase the astronomy Best's own curiosity about science fiction is what led hmi 1 ety, and t.he SKT1 Institute- He i* into studying astronomy at a very young age He found that. group's meeting days or tunes He does hup*. to have a sos- a former member of MLN'SA 8«e wMMi, 111 despite the little green people in science fiction stones, the Pleaiw aw A4WI6NOMY, Bl ti, *•;>- (,>\\ r,>u> \\-sfhipvr* n< 1 Kimberly Mortson. Editor 734 953-2131 k mot tson & oe. homecomm. ne i — ? The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 SINQLE8 MINGLE REUNIONS As space permits, the Observer 1433 or Barbara Okarski Gibbe Bitlman Conklinat (248) 662- 7822 Urtftaapfert** visitation, alimony and more & Eccentric Newspapers print, (734) 753-9013. 2423 art-mail •tor ahouto be submitted in from Attorney at Law, Laura without charge, announcements Denton MOtsMma thenwmtaiQaol.com. 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The event will tion, call (734) 953-2131 or and last name of at least one The Fitzgerald High School social, and recreational activi (248)547-0664 or Joan (Matey) take place from 5-11 p.m. Sun (Warren) class of 1961 is ejnailkmortson&oe. ties for single parents and contact person, and a telephone Harrington (734) 595-7508 or at day, June 11 as the Assumption homecomm.net number. . planned a reunion for fall of their children. Dues $30 per the Web site, Cultural Center in St. Clair 2001. year. For membership infor DETROIT COO Y wwwjmctech.com I -bjusticeIind Shores. All inclusive tickets are Call Jeanie (Evans) (810) 758- $37 (dinner, band and open bar). DANCE mation in the Ann Arbor Class of 1965 -. ex.htm 6635 or e-mail Chapter #38 call (734) 973- Both January and June gradu DETROIT REQFORD Call (313) 884-0174 for informa Every Friday WestSide Sin [email protected] gles hosts a dance at Burton 1933 or visit the Web page at ates will gather at 7 p.m. Friday, Class of 1965 tion: www.aapwp.org. Visit •".• . Sept. 15 at. Laurel Manor in. A reunion is planned for July 8. Manor in Livonia (Schoolcraft UFWAKV •BBWW^^^F^T^SJ^* Class of 1975 west of Inkater Road) from 6 www.aapwp.org or 1734) 973- Livonia. . (313)937-3077 OR (734) 427- ELEMENTARY A'25-year reunion is planned,for p.m. to 1 a.m. Upcoming 1933. Cost $2/person. Upcom Januarygraduatcscontact '6047 Seeking those who attended Aug. 12 at Dearborn Hills Golf dances include June .9., June ing schedule includes; • Donna Rourh Williams, lake- DETROIT BEDFORD Edward MacDowell Elementary [email protected] or Lynn Course, 1300 S. Telegraph in 16, June 23 and June 30. Must • June 16, Singles Dance at : Class of 1950 (4201 W. Outer Dr., Detroit). Dearborn. be over 21, and dressy attire the Zal Gaz Grotto, 2O70 W, Reid Saint-.Onge (810)231-1448; A reunion is planned for June 10 To register for Alumni Associa June graduates contact Cynthia Call Kim (Perri) Errigb for ticket tno jeans). Open to the public. Stadium, Ann Arbor. Wear at the Livonia Holiday Inn. tion that is being organized con information at (313) 561-8779 or A deejay will be playing Top your "crazy hat" for fun. Music Golec Cipolla, [email protected] Please contact Lynn Ehrle (734) tact Greater Grace Temple (313) (810)632.6926. Darlene (Petrovsky) Sladewski 40 music and current hits. by DJ Imperial Sound. Cash 459-9488. 342-2300. (734)449-5945. bar. Non-smoking dance area. DETROIT CODY Appetisers will be served DETROIT SOUTHWESTERN EDSELFORD FRANKLIN MQH XhoVcold). Early admission Sponsored by Ann Arbor Par Class of 1970. ents without Partners, Inc. January'40 and'41 classes Class of 1965 Class of 1965 Jipecial $4 before 8:30 p.m. and A reunion is planned for Aug. 19 Reunion Aug. 27 at the Park January and June classes of . Get ready to party at Embassy JW after. For information Dance 9 p.m.-l:00 a.m., $7 • at the Novi Hilton Hotel. non-member, $5 members. Place in Dearborn. 1965 will host a 35-year reunion Suites Hotel in Livonia Sept. 23. please call (734) 981-0909. Call (810) 446-9636 or (800) 548- Call Pete Rolando as (313) 382- Aug. 5 at Park Place in Dear Contact patwhitman<&aol.com or www.aapwp.6rg or (734) 973- 6666. , 1933; 5336, or Lorraine Penny, (734) born. (734) 522-4487 or (312) 440-1857 Wednesday Metro Singles DETROIT FINNEY 427-3829: Call Carolyn Norris (January) Pat Yankovkh Whitman. CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB Class of 1970 ; •Dance begins at 8 p.m. and Class of 1955 (248) 344-2755 orPam Wandless OARDEN Cm EAST concludes at 1 ajn. Free swing A general meeting of the A 30-vear reunion is planned for The Class of 1955 also invites (June) (313) 359-2572. Catholic Alumni Club of Classes of 1974 and 1975 are dance lessons offered from 8-9 Oct. 28. classes of 1951 through 1959 for EDSELPORODCARtORM hosting a 25th reunion Satur |»,m. DJ, budget bar, refresh- Detroit (a non-profit organiza Call or e-mail Jennie Mathews at a reunion Saturday, Oct. 28 at Class of 1970 day, Nov. 2.5, at the Crowne tion of single Catholics, 21 and Jdents, 21 and over, dress (810)939-6716 or Hawthorne Valley Country Club The 1970 graduating class will Plaza Hotel-Metro Airport. over, who have earned a bach [email protected]' in Westland (7300 Merrimah Srttire please. Romas Banquet meet at Father Patrick O'Kelley Contact Barry Harnos (Class of elor's degree and are free to DETROIT MACKENZIE Rd.). Knights of Columbus Hall in 1974) (734) 416-5583 or Vicky jlali, 32550 Cherry Hill Road marry, in. the Catholic church) For reunion information call least of Venoy) in Garden City, Class of 1949-51 Dearborn on Saturday, Aug. 12. (DeSanto) Clark at (734) 421- will be held Wednesday. (248) 887-9774 or (810) 227- Call Patti Taylor-Lafollstte for pall (313} 869-1900/(313) 438- July 29; at the Hellenic Cultural . 5365 (Class of 1915). Upcoming events include: Center in Westland. 7167. , details, (313) 386-9727 or e-mail #58 [email protected] QAR0EN CITY WEST • Wednesday, June 21 a gen (734)453-7561 DOMINICAN HIQN Class of 1975 is in the planning MVOWCX lurrcutT (mow #tBIIIIUIWIll - eral meeting will be held at DETROIT NORTHEASTERN Class of 1950 stages of a fall 2000 weekend- Schoolcraft College Women's 7:30 p.m. with a presentation The Dominican High School FARMINSTON Class of 1950 Class of 1950 reunion. If you are interested in Resource Center has a Divorce by guest speaker Fr. Dennis A 50th reunion is planned for class of 1950 will hold its 50th volunteering please call. Support Group that meets the Laesch. Meet at St. Blase reunion September 17. 50th reunion Sept. 15-17, with a Nov. 2000. . • . " dinner at Vladimir's on Sept. 16. Denise Nosseck, (248) 474-5006: second and fourth Tuesdays of Parish, 12151 Fifteen Mile Call Ted Potasnik (810) 268- Classmates should contact Sally each month in the McDowell Road, Sterling Heights/Call Call Mary for details (248)474- Center (Room 225) from 7-9 (248) 336-0391, Teresa. p.m. No fee is required. Call • Outdoor Volleyball every (734) 462-4443. A schedule Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. St. Rene. Astronomy from page Bl from June to August follows: Parish (35955 Ryan Road, June 13, group discussion. Sterling Heights). Call Rita sion this fall where the group can go outside lege course on the subject is invited to join in The Plymouth astronomy group will meet Facilitated by Cynthia Kop- (248)336-0391. and just look up at the stars. on the group's discussions, Best said. 'June 19 (topic: meteors). For information Ojto-'. • Outdoor Tennis every Sun Anyone who has ever had a question about "(Astronomy) is a lonesome hobby and now peo- about astronomy, visit Mike Best's Web site '•• June 27, Legal aspects of day (except June 18) at 6:30 the universe and did not want to take a col pie have.a place to go and chit-chat," Best said. at http://members.aoi.com/mbestl2345/ divorce. Learn about the legal p.m. Meet at Boulan Park, oceeds of divorce, including west side of Crooks road, just Sformation on property settle 1/2 mile north of 16 Mile Road. ment, custody, child support, Call Tom (248) 547-5884. Words from page Bl a younj,'physicitin'fi life, I'm grateful. ness and Dr. Kong's skilled hands. I know I do.. ; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sometimes as I drive home after work, I I wonder if the patient who had the bypass Renee Skoglund is a staff writer for the tSCHOOL niSTFIOT OF THK CTTY OF GARDEN CITY think about what. I saw at St. Joseph's Hos surgery is doing well, if he looks at life dif Observer Newspapers and a resident of Can COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN pital. I think about Dr: Mattimore's kind ferently now. ton. \ ON ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 JTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY: i PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of the School from page Bl ^District of the City'of Garden City, County of Wayne, Michigan, will hold a Renovate 'public hearing on Wedn«aday, the 14th day of Jane, 2000, at 6:30 pro., at the Garden City Publish. Schools' Administrative Service Center, 1333 RadclifT, Garden City, Michigan, to consider the approval and adoption of more than 90 people and serves Service program a step further. one in the family. Boulevard had an opportunity to the operating budget of the School District of the City of Garden City for the approximately 2,000 Detroit "Most of the students who take "I got involved with the Christ see first-hand Jamie and fiscal year of 2000-2001. area homeless people annually the community service class go mas program when I was a Mandy's efforts Friday, June 2 Copies of the proposed budget are on file with the-Business Office at the at three locations including the to other schools and help teach sophomore and now I'm heading as they hosted an open-house Garden City Public Schools' Administrative Service Center, 1333 Radcliff, West Grand Boulevard apart ers tutor students during.the up the whole COTS program at and ribbon cutting ceremony, Garden City, Michigan, for inspection during regular business hours. At the ment building which serves as day," said Hamrick. "Because Franklin," said Burns, who has Donations from Mrs. Fields, public hearing, all citizens, taxpayers, and property owners of the City of transitional housing for women Jamie and Mandy have a car plans to attend Schoolcraft Col Coatco and Staples made it pos Garden City, shall be afforded an opportunity U> be hemd in repaid to the with children. . they were able to provide their lege in the fall, "If no one is will sible for them to invite family, approval of the proposed budget. The property tax millage Burns said aliout 17 children own transportation and spend. ing to continue the Christmas friends, teachers, corporate rage proposed to be levied to support the currently live in the apartment their fifth and sixth hours work-, program next year 111 come back donors and residents of the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. building-and they will benefit ing on things at COTS," and do it." apartment building to say thank T\ii 2CtJC? i; "JY^H b" ^rd*** *r fb<» ftonrri nf RHurntinn nf th*» Srhrwil from full use of the new-learning In addition to the time they lEricka Warren , program coor you and to show off the renovat District of the C ity of Garden City, County of Wayne Michigan. center. The area will be avail devoted to the learning center dinator ot the CU'i'S transitional ed iearnmg center. . PATRICIA RUHLAND, Secretary able during the day, for young refurbishment, the pair hosted a services program on West Grand Garden City Board of Education residents who aren't: of school Halloween party for the young Boulevard, said no one is more Countdown PubMi: *a» *, aCOO age and after school for tutoring, residents complete with a cos* appreciative of the girls efforts With only days left until grad crafts and having fun. tume for each child, candy, than the children. uation, Burns and Kwarsick are "There really isn't any place prizes and party games. Again "Up until now all the activities busy putting the finishing touch for the kids to play right now," the two went out into the com that we use to hold down there es" on the learning center, said Burns, "other than a small munity to collect donations for including educational work preparing a portfolio that docu ': NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT fenced in area." the party. They also supervised shops, tutor and arts and crafts ments the COTS project and the annual Christmas program looking forward to the future. IMPROVEMENT BY THE CITY OFWESTLAND Because Burns and Kwarsick have been on hold," said Warren. had transportation of their own, where students adopt a family "The kids are so excited about "I know I want to help people," STREET PAVING DISTRICT 2000 P-l the two were able to take: their and supply all the makings for a the work Jamie and Mandy have said Kwarsick, who plans to efforts in Franklin's Community holiday meal and gifts for every- been doing over the last several attend Ferris State University TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: months and are eager to start this fall to study.social work. Lots involved in paving are: enjoying the new learning cen And her best friend Jamie - "I PASJOGL FRONTAGE WAYNE WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ter." want to be a lobbyist to be able 046-02-001-000 205' Warren said she and Debbie to help people and to make 045-02-004-000 83' • BID PROPOSAL Drennen, transitional service changes in their lives. I'd like to 046-0^00ft-000 83' Wide Area and Ford Career Tech Center executive director, think the pair open a place like COTS one day. 046-02-OOfl^OO 83^ Network Electronics did "a great job" and are grateful I see how many people they're 045-02-007*000 83' for their "dedication and volun- able to help and I know that's 04S-OMXW-000 W>« The Wavne We*tland Community Schooli Board of Education is accepting what I want to do." 044-02-009-000 83' seated bids for Network Electronics for the District Wide Area (WAN) teer:*ro," 046-02-010-000 86' backbone, uplinks from 16 building sites, and the building Local Area The children of COTS on the ¢45-08-011-000 8«* Network (LAN) at William Ford Career Tech Center (FCTC), 04642413400 83' /nJsrrwfi^As: 046-01-015-000 83' CITY OF WESTLAND 04642414-000 83' 1. Sealed bid* will be received at Wayne We*tland Community School*, , 0464241S480 83' 36745 Marquette, Westland, Michigan 48386 on June 2«, 2QQ0 at 100 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 04S4241640O 88' p.m (ES.TJ'at which time all bids will he publicly opened and read. On Tuesday, June 13, 2000 the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public * 04542417400 83' 2. QuenionA regarding the specification can be faxed to Karl Zager at Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will begin 04542418400 8«' Plant* A Moran, LLP at (248) 352-0018, or a-mail xagerk#plante- promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hill, 045424l»400 1201 moran.com. Weatland, MI, County of Wayne, where th* following vehicles wdl be offered for salt to the higheat bidder PLlAftt TAEM NOTICE that the City Council of the City of 3. All bid* submitted rauAt include complete sparifkationa for item(a) and I MAKE kaa> taatattvwly dvtarmimad to proceed with the making of a submitted on Bid Specification form. It is required that bid* include XL6& BODY STYLE CULQB X±1L pfeVMMBt daaerfbttf M fellows: compete bill of material* and diagram* of the proposed solution 1990 DODGE spmrr/4 DR SILVER 1B3XA56K8LF750749 4. Bane bid shall include network electronics and component* 1986 CHEVY VAN BLUE 10BEG2fiHlC7175506 I C«tftr»«tfcm will eonaiat of tweaty-sevaw ft»t (21*) ..wid* pavement, 1984 OLDS CUTLASS DR WHITE 1G3AR69A3EM391850 )HMb ewstrets «A and gutter, thraa-uwh O") thick brtuaiinoua pavement 5. Bid* submitted must fully comply in all reapects to the specifications, The second auction will begin promptly at 11-00 AM at Westland Car Cure (•afh«l0 wttd *4»qu*ta baa* and dnin appurtooaseea to terva the paving specified instructions and meet safety requirements, otherwise, exception* muat be fully revealed 6376 Hix Road. Weatland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following K vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder l>AR«KTSTTlElFr"8<«rth<«*FbrdRoa tfsstosajMMi mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES Gustin-Turner Plnard Penney Robert and Nancy Gustin of Ronald and Rachel (Meeteau) Avery and Madeline (Saner) Plymouth announce the mar Pinard celebrated their 50th Penney will celebrate their 50th riage of their daughter Kristina wedding wedding anniversary this Michele to Cameron Charles anniver month. Turner of Vail, Colo. sary in The couple wed June 30, 1950 The bride is a 1990 graduate May. in at Lutheran Church in Ply of Plymouth Salem High School The mouth and have lived in the and a 1994 graduate of the Uni couple area nearly all of their lives. versity of Michigan, Her hus wed on The Penney's have one child, band is the son of Fiona Skinner May 15, Terry of Lakewood, CO and and Ken Turner of Devon, Eng ' 1950 in three grandchildren who will land. f •'• Quebec, help them celebrate their . The couple wed April 8 at St. * Canada anniversary at the Plymouth John Neumann Church before 'f*'4f4 and they. Elks Lodge. Father. George Charnley. The h a v e Avery retired from his posi at Elk's Lodge. She haa been bride waa attended by Jennifer Guests were received at The lived in tion at the Plymouth post office retired for 19 yeara. Gustin, Jen Dillon, Dawn Wood, Summit in Canton and the pair Michigan since 1971. over 30 years ago. His wife, The Penneya are member* of Therese Souders and Suzanne honeymooned in Hawaii. They The Pinard's have six children, Lime in his wood shop, gardening Madeline worked at the Phoenix the Plymouth Elk* Lodge aftd Variot. . will make their home in Vail, Diane, Jacques, Johanne, Mario, and fishing. His wife Rachel is a Ford Plant and also waitressed V.F.W. American Legion. The groom's attendants Colorado. Marielle, Carol and.David, who homemaker and also enjoys included Martin Turner, Gra Kristina and Cameron would all live in Michigan. The couple playing cards and bingo. ham Carter, Ben Blackburn, like to acknowledge the loving also has 13 grandchildren. After renewing their vows for Crute Merv Anstey and Brian Gustin. me.tnon,' of Philomena Gustin. Ronald retired in 1989 .as a their anniversary, the Pinards Ray and Barbara (Tschanz) General and now spends his had.a family dinner and party at the Moose Club in Farwell. Crute celebrated their 50th wed Schopper-Peck ding anniversary this May. The Gerald and Lillian Schopper of couple wed May 13, 1950 at Whitmore Lake {formerly of Overstreet Highland Park Baptist Church Livonia) announce the marriage Dennis E. and Rita M. (Ray in Highland Park. The CruteB- of their daughter, Melissa May, mond) Overstreet celebrated have been Livonia residents for to Thomas Robert Peck of Ari their 501¾ wedding anniversary 42 years. zona, April 8 at St. Timothy's in May. Ray Crute is a 1947 graduate Catholic Church in Mesa, Ariz. The couple wed May 10, 1950 of Henry Ford Trade School and The bride is a 1988 Churchill in Plymouth and have lived in he worked for Ford Motor Com High School graduate and a Westland For 65 years. pany for 45 years. Barbara 1997 graduate of Arizona State The Overstreets have six chil Crute worked as a private piano University, where she earned a dren, Kenny (Westland), Gary teacher and church organist for (Dearborn Heights), Denise bachelor's degree in chemistry. 30 years. " (Azalia), Jack (Columbia, Tenn.), She works, as an account execu The Crutes have five children Mary Ann (Belleville) and Vickie tive at Insight in Tempef Ariz. and 17 grandchildren. Four of Her husband, son of Tom and (Westland). The Overstreets also have 13 grandchildren and the Crute children, Jennifer Lynne Peck of Chandler, Ariz, is ing Krista Fernimos, Joan 9 great-grandchildren. McCormick, Kevin Crute, Melin- a 1990 graduate of Arizona'State Travers (Cornellier), Kristi Nel . Dennis retired 10 years ago da Risher and Bonnie Philson University's College of Business, son (Shinski) and Stephanie attended a family, dinner party where he earned a bachelor's from Whitman & Barries. His Butski. along with their spouses and degree in finance. He works as wife, Rita, retired five years ago resides in California and was The groom was attended by from the K«mart Corporation. Their children and in-laws children in honor of the celebra unable to attend. the account executive at best man Paul Mulhern and The Overstreets now spend threw them a surprise anniver tion. The: party was held May 5 The Crutes enjoy traveling ChangePoint in Scottsdale, Ariz. groomsmen Dale Schopper, their time playing bingo, dining sary party in Azalia, Mi. to cele at'the Dearborn Inn. The cou The couple wed before Father Kevm Fitzgerald, Eric Kovach, and have just returned from a out and enjoying life. brate the occasion. Seventy-five ple's eldest child, Dan-ell Crute, European cruise. Mark Dippre. The bride was Richard May and Tom Klimoski. people were in attendance. attended by maid of honor Suzy The couple received guests at Story of New York. Kaylene Gold Canyon Golf Resort in Ari Kovach served as a bridesmaid zona and took a 10-day trip to along with four 1988 graduates Acapulco, Mexico. They will ENGAGEMENTS of Churchill High School inciud- make their home in Mesa, Ariz. Slmek-Latour Munfakh-Carr Yakonich-Fink Abe and Darlene Munfakh of Jim and Janet Shriek of Cleve Tom and Lindn Yakonich of Plymouth announce the engage land announce the engagement Livonia announce the marriage ment of their daughter, Laila of their daughter, Theresa, to of their daughter, Lana Marie to Munfakh to Michael Carr of James Latour of Canton. Michael Fink of Salt Lake City. Canton. The bride-to-be is a graduate The couple married in Utah in , The bride-to-be is a 1996 of Eastern Michigan University, March, where she earned her bachelor graduate of the University of The bride is a 1991 graduate of fine arts degree and K-12 Michigan where she earned a of Stevenson High. School. She teaching certification. She is bachelor's degree in biology and is a graduate of Brigham Young awaiting.an art education posi will obtain a degree from the University and received her tion with Willow Run Schools Uutvetbiiy ui m4i,iugau JVUUW w* masters degree from Wayne beginning next fall. In the mean Dentistry this year. She plans State University. She has a pri time she is creating her own art to join a private practice in vate mental health therapy prac work and plans to .pursue a mas Belleville following graduation. tice. ter's degree in fine arts. . Her fiance, son of Alfred and Her husband, son of Cnnrad Her fiance, son of Charles.arid- Verna Carr of Louisville, Ken and Monica Fink of New Mexico, The couple now live and work Linda Latour of Richmond, is tucky, is a 1995 graduate of Pur American Technical Center in is a-local broadcaster. in Salt Lake City. attending Lawrence Technologi master's degree, in architecture due University with a bachelor, Plymouth. cal University in Southfield and while completing the intern of science degree in mechanical A June wedding is planned at will complete his bachelor of development program. engineering. He works as a pro Our Lady of Good Counsel 'in NEW ARRIVALS architecture degree next fall. He . A September wedding is. ject engineer at SKF North Plymouth. is working as an architectural planned in Cleveland to com .•Roger and Tina Brantley Plymouth Township announce intern with Schonsheck, Inc. in memorate the day the couple of Canton announce the birth of the birth of Robin Nicole on Wixom and plan's to. pursue .a me-r-.five years ago.. their daughter, Casey Marie May 16 at.St. Mary Hospital in —r born May 20 at Garden City Livonia. She joins brother, -,'•4 Hospital in Garden City. She Adam Michael, 18 months old. joins siblings Starr, 7, and Grandparents are Barbara Keep up with the shopping scene — Read Malls & Beck'y, 6. Grandparents are Uunther of. Westianu, Leu'and Linda Altmann of Tecumseh and Sandra Albert of Canton and Mainstreets in your Sunday Observer Roy Brantley of Westland. Judy and the late Edward Hen- • Kirk and Julie Albert of Please see NEW ARRIVALS, B5 Every Summer thousands of children look forward to camp... .....Givethem the opportunity to experience yours with an advertisement in our 2000 Summer Camp Corner, Just call on« of these locations near you to sign-up! PUARKSTON WEftT BLOOMFIELP Livonia Pa^s &. Recreation . De«r Lake Athletic Club ' NOT Par* & Rec 734 466-2410 248 625-8686 248 347-MOO. Hu^on VaWey Tennis Club Independence. Parvft 4 Rec West BloomteW Parks A ,«:< 734 662-5514 for information 24B 625^8223 2*6 738-2&00 CANTON The International Waterforrj Oaks Btoomfieto Parks A RCK contact Canton Parts A Reception 248-625-2447 734 397-5110 Rich : SOUTMflELD School Day Camp )(ufc>n Valley Tennis Club ROCHESTER Beverly H*s Club 734-953-2069 *-m* 734 662-5514 Rochester Hills Tennis & Swr 248 642-850() 248 652-1500 f:rsnmir Raco^e! C.U< HOMETOWN • Frpnih. Spanish & Enqlifh Rochester Parks & Ret: • 248 352-800} Novi Parts* Recreation Snorts • Sr.ipnrp • Art • Mus. IPMILPILI .HHIIUIlll. •»***<*^. •(•!_ llllfS^P^i^WBI weights and an exercise 831-6509 (Paul Esser). i'^ift.-:^•(•"• •• --: *" • museum is located at 857 N. Wayne Road and is open mat are suggested. Robert AT THE CAMElDTHALL •^^^m^mm^ 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, except Cassidy is the certified LIBRARY Camelot Hall Convalescent •••*:• -^-1^^-%^ V^ ''''- --:!i-;ftwaiTO before a holiday. The trek Jazzercise instructor. Sign Center seeks volunteers to is sponsored by the West- up at the front desk at the FRIEND* OF LIBRARY spend time with residents, land Historical Commis Westland Friendship Cen The Friends of the William providing an activity or a sion and the Friends of the ter or call-(73,4) 722-7632. P. Faust Public Library one-on-one pursuit such as Westland Museum. For organization meets at 2 reading to blind people or TRAVEL OROUP information, call (734) 326- The Travel Group meets 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of just talking. The facility is 1110. each month at the library, at 35100 Ann Arbor Trail p.ml two Fridays a month 6123 Central City Park in Livonia. For informa SUMMER SCHOOL in the Westland Friendship way. Call (734) 326-6123. tion, call Esther or Diana Summer School is in ses Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Meetings last about one in the Activity Depart sion at the Perrinsville unless a trip or program is hour and are open to the ment, (734) 522-1444, Ext. One-Room Schoolhouse. It planned. Programs include public. The Friends also 27. is located at the corner of speakers, films, celebra hold a book sale during Warren and Cowan roads. tions of birthdays and PET-A-PET Built in 1856, the school- weekly door prizes. There regular library hours at the The Pet-A-Pet animal visi library. house has been restored to is an $8 membership fee for tation program provides its 1890s appearance. It is Westland.residents. Call pet therapy with the help open to the public the last (734) 722-7632 for more of volunteers, Pets should Sunday of the month, : information. RECREATION be friendly, well-behaved, starting in June and run and must have current vac MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE BAILEY POOL ning through October. The Wayne-Ford Civic The Bailey Center pool is cinations. There is a $5 Hours are 1-4 p.m. For membership fee. Volunteer League schedules its senior .. open for the summer, It is information, call the West- meal for people 50 and open seven days a week' opportunities are available land Historical Museum at at Hope Nursing Care Cen older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is heated, A baby pool (734)326-1110. on the first Sunday of each is also available. Swim- ter, 7 p.m. the third Tues day of the month (Margaret FRIENDS MEET month at the league hall, ming lessons for all ages Friends of the Westland on Wayne Road two blocks are offered, along with Martin, (734) 721-2821) and Marquette House, Historical Museum meet at south of Ford. Cost is $5 for birthday packages. Teen 7 p.m. the second Tuesday members and $7 for non- night is 8-9:30 p.m. Tues 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month of January, March, May, members. The meal days. Debbie Lindquist is StB IsaWling; Tte WUUam P. Faust Public tdbrary of Westland is July, September and includes beer, beverages, pool supervisor. For infor (Lorna Johnson, (734) 425- 1681). There are also open heated** ^1^ CmmU^Uy Parkway, be and Ford November at the Westland dancing to Big Band music mation, call (734) 722- Meeting House, 37091 and door prizes. Call (734) 7620. ings at Garden City Hospi in Westland, Summer hours are 10a.m: io9p.m Monday through tal, 3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday* Wa,m. to 5p.m. Thursday through Saturday, closedMarquette , between New- 728-5010 for more informa RECREATION AND FUN Thursday of the month Sunday. f&i0trii^ burgh and Wayne roads. tion. A recreational get-together (Stacy Suida, (734)458- Call President Jim DYER CENTER > ••- for teens and adults who 4392). Franklin at (734) 721-0136. The Wayne-Westland are disabled is held the sec YWCA READINESS readiness class for 5-year- Westland Corps Communi Everyone is welcome. School District's Dyer ond Friday of each month The YWCA of Western olds and a Parent/Child ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Senior Adult Center offers at the Westland Bailey SCHOOLS Wayne County Early Toddler class for 2-year- Westland. The program, 4- activities Monday through Center. Call (734) 722- Childhood School Readi 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday at the center, on SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S olds are offered. Call (734) FOR SENIORS 7620. ness Program is available 421-7359 for registration Thursdays, is for students Marquette between Wayne Suburban Children's Co-op TMEROAMES and Newburgh roads. Mon to 4- and 5-year-old chil information. ages 9 and older in Wayne, The Senior Resources Nursery has openings in its dren. The YWCA is at Westland and Romulus, days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 2-year-old toddler-parent MT. HOPE Department (Friendship VOLUNTEERS 26279 Michigan in Inkster. Mt. Hope Co-op Preschool, For information on partici p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts . class on Friday mornings; Center) will sponsor sever and needlework at 9:30 ASSISTED LMMI Call (313) 561-4110. 30330 Schoolcraft, between pating or volunteering, call al trips to Detroit Tigers 3-year-old class Monday Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen Marquette House assisted and Wednesday mornings; CHARTER SCHOOL Middlebelt and Merriman baseball games this season. living facility, 36000 Cam in Livonia, is taking appli 722-3660. Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 and 4-year-old class on The Academy of Detroit- Dates are June 9.against p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, pus Drive in Westland, Monday, Wednesday and Westland, an cations for the 2000-01 ADULT LITERACY the St. Louis Cardinals, seeks volunteers to spend year. Classes meet 9:15- An adult literacy program arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a Friday afternoons. Classes entrepreneurial and busi July 14 against the Hous Hawaiian dance exercise time with residents to pro- ness charter school, serves 11:15 a.m. Monday and is being offered free ton Astros, Aug. 18 against run from September to v class will be held at 1 p.m. inJn rtrt nr»t{iriti» rtr a (-mo. \*\ 1 rt*»o n i« V-* vi ft *-» ^/T« v+rt-rt TSw *V« O-iUIn^^ A'« nn>< C«r«t C lUtVU^U *-*-* H" I fc *»• * SfSr^* ****** Wedn??ds ? at'tb'? Solva Vln ...^..^..-.^ A 4 ^ %jkA*k* K>^u^. » ^t*h* M I I Mlvta* • * ttj *r * fey w ** Sv May. Farenta are required Wednesday for age i every Wednesday in Hall A on-one visit. Call Peggy in to help out at the school. through sixth grade. The day and Thursday for age tion Army Wayne-West- 1 against the Texas land Corps Community of the Senior Resources the activities department, All classes take place at school emphasizes basic 3. For information, call Rangers. Al] are Friday Department (Friendship (734) 326-6537. Newburg United Methodist education with business Michelle at (734) 762-5255. Center. Volunteers are night games and will be being sought who-are inter Center), 1119 Newburgh. ALTERRA HELP Church on Ann Arbor Trail and entrepreneurial skills WILLOW CREEK played at Comerica Park. The instructor is Kammo Volunteers are needed at between Wayne and New- and offers a foreign lan Willow Creek Co-op, on ested in tutoring children Those interested should and adults 4-5:30 p.m. Om.iSign up at the front Alterra Sterling House and burgh. For more informa guage class, music and art, Cherry Hill between New- sign up at the center's froul desk or call (734) 722-7632. Alterra Clare Bridge Cot tion, call April at (734) 207- a dress code and a comput burgh and Wayne roads in Wednesdays and Thurs desk, on Newburgh at Mar tage of Westland. The 7889. er lab with access to the Westland, is having open days. For adult literacy quette in Westland. For OYER TRIP assisted living residences Internet. Call (734) 722- registration for the 2000-01 enrollment or additional information, call (734) 722- The Wayne-Weatland Dyer PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 1465 or (248) 569-7787. information, call Senior Adult Center is are located at 32111 Cher The Wayne-Westland Com school year. Openings are 7632. ry Hill, between Merriman still available for ages 3-4 Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) hosting a lSrday Hawaiian munity School District has LITTLE PEOPLES 722-3660. SUMMER PICNIC and Venoy. For informa Livonia Little Peoples Co classes. For information, Westland's senior citizen guided tour of four islands, ongoing registration for departing Oct. 17. Round- tion, call Vince or Justine preschool programs at Stot- op Preschool is enrolling in call Julie, (734) 595-0238. MOM'S MORNINS OUT Friendship Center will at (734) 729-4034. trip airfare, accommoda tlemyer Early Childhood programs for 3 and i -year- MCKINLEY Children age« newborn to 6 have a summer picnic noon olds. For more information, years old and their mothers to 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, . tions, sightseeing, entrance ANSEL CARE and Family Development McKinley Cooperative fees, transfers, ground Angel Care is looking for Center, on Marquette call (734) 422-1176. Preschool, housed in Good may attend a Mom's Morn at Cobum Park, behind the ing Out 9-11:30 a.m. every center. The cost is $6 for • transportation and other volunteers to sew, crochet between Wayne and Wild- UTTUE LAMBS Shepherd Reformed expenses are included in 1 1 -J V.LvJftJ -_-.-- -._K. Thursday at Newburg . Ul kiiif- -^—^-- Little Lambs Preschool, on Church, Wayne and center members and $9 for it, t*ittuA.eu> aiiu uui mi WuVU. Xiswuueu oic an canj the $1,649 per person price gowns to donate to local Farmington Road south of Hunter roads in Westland, United Methodist Church, nonmembers, who must be intervention program, on Ann Arbor Trail Westland residents..There (double occupancy). Reser hospitals for infants who Head Start, Kids/Plus West Chicago in Livonia, is is holding open registration vations are confirmed only die. Contact Mary Piontek holding registration. Class for 2000-01. Youngsters 2-4 between Wayne and New- will be live music, door Preschool, a pre-primary burgh, Livonia. Children prizes and games. Tickets with a $100 per-person for patterns and informa impaired program and es meet Monday-Wednes are welcome. The school deposit on a first-come, tion, (313) 534-6496. day-Friday afternoons and has a certified teacher. are grouped together by are available at the cen Sparkey Preschool. Regis ages in rooms with two ter's front desk, 1119 N. first-served basis. Fliers tration takes place 8 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday morn Morning and afternoon and information are avail ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. classes are offered. For caregivers per room. The Newburgh. Due to space Crochet Angels is looking to 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- program is an optional co availability, tickets will not able by calling the center for people to make preemie 2660. Little Lambs is a nonprofit, information, call (734) 729- at (734) 595-2161 or Sandy nondiscriminatory 7222. The school will host op, with parents working be sold to nonresidents or booties, hats and afghans UVOMA COOPERATIVE once a month. Call (734) . to people who go to the cen Porter at (877) 845-7329. for area hospitals. Items The Livonia Cooperative preschool. Call (248) 471- an open house 11 a.m. to 1. Family and friends are wel 2077. p.m. Saturday, June 10. 422-0149. ter only for cards and class can be crocheted or knitted. Nursery, a preschool for es, No tickets will be sold come. For more information, call children ages 3-4, is at OARFKLDCOOP FRANKLINI PISA after Friday, June 9. There Lisa at (734) 326-7759. 9601 W. Chicago Parent* Garfield Cooperative The Franklin High School HISTORIC will be no refunds. ^H^H^a^^^^B ' VETERAN'S HA YEN learn with their children. Preschool offers programs PTSA is seeking members. CLUBS IN Veteran'* Haven operates a Enrollment ie limited. For for children 18 months to 5 Membership is open to PIONEER TREK HEARING CHECKS car, boat, camper and real information, call Mary at years of age. It is in Cass those who care about the The Nankin Township Pio Every third Tuesday of ACTION estate donation program. (734)522-2967. Elementary, 34633 schools and the communi neer Trek has been each month a representa ty. Members need not have designed to introduce trav tive from Personalized WESTLAND ROTARY Donations are tax- CMUKCH FUCSCMOOL Munger, south of Six Mile The Westland Rotary Club deductible. For informa the Weatland Free and west of Farmington a student in the school. elers to the rich history of Hearing Care of Westland Price is $3 for students, $5 the area. Travelers will will check and clean hear meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs tion, call (734) 72S-0527. Methodist Preschool has Road in Livonia. Call (734) days at Joy Manor. 28999 Food and clothing distribu openings for 3- and 4-year- 462-0135. for adults. Checks should visit sites that had an ing aids free, 2-3 p.m. by be made payable to impact on the development appointment only. Call Joy, eaat of Middlebelt in tion is available. The cen olds in morning and after Westland. ter i* two block* south of noon sessions. The younger Building Blocks Preschool Franklin PTSA and sent to of Westland as a communi (734) 722-7632 for more Annapolia, on the we*t side pupils attend Tuesdays in Faith Lutheran Church, 31000 Joy, Livonia, Ml ty. Those who complete the information. SWEET ADELINES of Wayne Road. Thoee who and Thursdays, other 30000 Five Mila, between 48150. trek will receive an embroi SENIOR CHOIR The County Connection dered patch. To start the Chorus of Sweet Adelines need help fiHnf mr a ser- pupils on Mondays and Middlebelt and Merriman TUTORIAL PROORAM The Friendship Senior trek, first visit the West- International is looking for vioe-connected disability Wednesdays. A Friday in Livonia, is offering class A free tutoring program for Choir, under the direction land Historical Museum women who love to sing. may aae Winnie Busby, a enrichment class it also es for both 3- and 4-year- students is offered at the of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 and pick up a packet. The The group sings a csppella national mrios officer available. The preschool is olds. A pre-kindergarten Salvation Army Wayne- a.m. Thursdays at the with tb» Vietnam Veterans at 1421 S. Venoy, West- Westland Senior Resources music in barbershop style of Amarica, 1-3:30 pm. the land. Call (734) 728-3669. • Department Friendship Rehearsals are 7 p.m, last Thuradaj of th* Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Tuesdays at UAW Local emrcoor Westland. Anyone who 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- mmfo1fc*mhto*& lanti. For more informa appofatiaapt, caD (800) TWQartien City Co-op enjoys singing may join. nursery has openings for tat Otaarvar fewtaaatf* uxUome Calendar ittmi Item $fwld be from non-profit community tion, call Pauls at (734) 882-6424. Thoaa who have EXUICHHt 995-4110, Wed for Social Security pratchoot d ataal far*fa s groiqjt or individu^aMourtcihg a community png^ Plea* type or print theinfor- Musical Chairs is a pro- CHADD aod/ora VApaattoa ' 18 month* through age 4. mation below and mad your item totht Calendar, Westland Obxrvcr, 36251 Schoolcraft, gram from Jazzercise bacauaa of » diaaoihty and TeU dam meets on Livonia, Ml. 481S0,or by *X* 79*891727$ Deadline for Calendar items w noon Friday designed for exercisers CHADD of Nbrthwent Wayne County meets tru- hatd tnHfft*^** doevtowa-' Wadnaaday mornings, and for thefNhmng 7%*mky'$ oaatr Call 963-2104 if you have any quatioru. older than 40. The program tatkm tOMj tat Ebritar ' 3-and 4-y»ar-okU meet provides a low-to-moderate first Thursday of the Tripi; call (810) 237-1215 to Mondays and Thursdayi. workout. The exercise month throughout the sat up an Parental ittTohramant is improves strength, flexibil school year at the Livonia raqmwpd. Cafl Rsfliat (784) M|ifl| npaar' ity, balance, posture, coor Civic Center Library, aas tnm Wajna Cwaatjr. «13-7708. -^^-.^^^-^^-^^..1.^^,. m—'—-•—• ' ' ' '" -.--—^^ dination and cardiovascu 32777 Five Mile. GHA1H) wad naatf OBtfatea; oaunaal- Ur endurance. It incorpo is a nonprofit, parent based, volunteer organiza mf may contact 00* ofthe St, Mel Praacfaool, 7506 KfAMAa^Mh? rates resistance exercises atfttari operated by the Inkatar Road in Daarbom using rubber tubing and tion whose aim is to better Dapartmattt of Veteran Height*, haa moroiof and s^^sa^^^rf ^^^ * light weights with walking the lives of individunls AflWra,IincotoPark,at aftaraoon rinwai forbot h and jogging patterns. Wpar with attention difficulties. For more information, rail (*i»«aM-U7a ESI m^mmmmmmmammmmmmmm^^mmaammmmammamimm The Observer * Eccentric/ THURSDAY, .ili.S'K H; 2()00 Stars to shine at third Domus Vita auction,y fund-raiser i BY KlMBERLY A- MORTSON home with the highest bidders. VCR, gift baskets1 and ticket* to individuals as a hobby since he matted color photograph that ia STAFF WRITER Who; Domus Vita kiU9rt*oii?oe.tUHn ccgmm.net "We have received wonderful see the Detroit Tigers, Detroit was a child. "Domus Vita cer sure to attract a lot of attention community support in the past," LionB and University of Michi tainly tops my list a* the best of is that of singer and actress Bar- What: "Reach for the Stars" Guests at the third annual said Montes, whose mother gan Football teams play. the best," said Lawrenchuk of bra Streiaa&d. Thtrd Annual Auction (benefit sponsors include Mobility Domus Vita, auction can look for founded Domus Vita 13 years One lucky winner will have his continued interest in donat "I kuow that'* a hard one to Transportation Services and ward to seeing familiar faces ago. the chance to enjoy a week vaca ing to the non-profit organiza get," said Montes who added Michigan Assisted Living such as hockey legend Wayne The non-profit organization tion in Cancuri, Mexico, at a tion's* fund-raibers.. guests can look forward to also Association). Gretzsky, actor Clint Eastwood maintains eight group homes for resort property. Some of the other picture* he seeing a "beautifully framed" and local celebrity Karen New the developmentally disabled "We're really excited about the has donated for auction include picture and card from comedian When: Poors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 per man. throughout Wayne.County under donation of the signed celebrity actress Kathy Bates (Misery.and RedSkelton. the direction of Paula Parkin, According to Montes and person (dinner included). . Their "mugs," along with those photographs,* said Montes. "This Fried Green Tomatoes); actor executive director and sister of Parkin, all event proceeds will Where: The event will be at of 50 other Hollywood greats, is the third year Donald Charlton Heston (The Ten Com Montes. benefit group home residents to the .Monaghan Knights of will be among the items up for Lawrenchuk has provided pic mandments and Ben-Hur); "Reach for the Stars* begins at live on "extremely limited bud Columbus hatl on Farmington auction at "Reach for the Stars" tures from bis collection and we signed comic strip sketches by 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 gets.", Road north of Seven Mile. on Friday, June 23. look forward to recognizing him "Beetle Bailey" cartoonist Mort p:m. and a live and silent auc "We have used funds in the For ticket information call According to Diane Mpntes,' at.the event for his generous Walker; athlete Bruce Jenner; - tion preceding entertainment by past for orthopedic shoes, hospi DianeMontes Of Domus Vita Domus Vita administrative gifts." former Detroit Tiger manager: a deejay. A wide variety of items tal beds, clothing, and for funer Executive Director Paula director, approximately 50 auto Sparky Anderson; former Presi 1 will be auctioned off, including Lawrenchuk is the director of als and headstones, "' said Parkin at (734) 427-0878 by graphed photographs of famous dent Gerald Ford and current . restaurant gift certificates, the Wayne County Health Montes. "The money is used to" June 16. athletes, politicians, supermod - numerous Detroit Red Wing Department. He has been col Vice President Al Gore. enhance their lives and to help els and actors/actresses will go hockey collectibles, a bicycle, TV, lecting autographs of well-know. Montes said one framed and. people reach their goals." LOCAL FUND-RAISER Lutheran Adoption Service Registration starts at 9 a.m. six miles total. Features will and the Park Jarrett Agency and the walking and rolling at include entertainment, lunch, SU r Aid Association for Lutherans 9:30 a.m. ; '. refreshments arid prizes. 'Event are sponsoring the WAALk and You have the opportunity to start* at the Nankin Mills Rec- The founders of New Hope, a blends education and opportuni port newly bereaved parents. Rollathon 200.0 at 9 a.m. June walk/run, wheelchair, bicycle, Area I Hines Park* in Westland. center for grief support in- ty to do the work of grief by • For grieving teens 24 at Hines Park in Westland. stroller, or rollerblade one'to Call (800) 225-8558. Northville, is now offering 'assis- sharing with others in a safe, set There is no easy age to suffer a tance to help individuals and ting. Each session is led'by expe loss from the death of a loved families find the help they need rienced grief specialists and one, but adolescents have a par through qualified professional small groups, are facilitated by ticularly difficult time finding counseling. trained staff and volunteers. understanding,and support. New. New Hope Center for Grief is a People are group with others Hope offers a support group for non-profit bereavement outreach who have experienced similar adolescents. The group is facili center. They provide grief sup loss. tated by an adult leader and is port sen'ices through groups or. • Especially for widows co-led by a peer/adolescent facili individual counseling, seminars and widowers tator. The group is offered as a and other resources. Ongoing grief support and six-week series. Founded on the philosophy of social activities to help widowed Risen Christ Lutheran Church Christian principles, help is men and women learn to deal (46250 W. Ann Arbor Rd.) of Ply offered to people working with their grief, meet others who mouth will begin offering grief through their grief "much like understand and learn ways to support sessions sponsored by Christ offered help and healing find' hope and. healing. Social .New Hope from 10:30 a.m. to to all who came to him." events/weekend getaways, vaca noon beginning Tuesday, June 6.. According to Cathy Clough, tions and retreats are offered to there will be no session on July executive director of New Hope^ help the widowed person begin .a 4. These sessions are open to people of all faiths are encour new way of life which includes anyone grieving the death of a aged and invited to benefit from hope for a future. loved one and will be. led by an the grief support services. • For parents whose child experienced grief counselor: Several different types of sup has died New Hope Center for Grief port is offered including: . We offer peer-support for par Support is located at 113 E. . • New Hope grief support ents who are learning to cope Dunlap in Northville. Ail groups workshop after the death of a child. This is. offered by New Hope are free of An eight week series which done by offering one-on-one sup charge. Donations are accepted provides bereaved individuals port plus support groups offered and tax-deductible. For informa the opportunity to learfi about on an "as'needed" basis. We have tion call (248) 348-0115 or e-mail and cope with grief. The series a list of parents who wish to sup nh ope@a Itavista .com CRAFTS CALENDAR If you would like to announce an CHELSEA SUMMER FEST CRAFT SHOW APPLICATIONS unrnmincr rraft / The Natural Enemy of Any Fur Let Dinrich's Store Your Fur In The only 34" F. Vaults in Michigan Light, Humidity & Vermin Free No Matter Where You Purcha&ed. All Purs Need Our f.xpcrt Care s \\ ! ll\||(> Mi • • 1, I, ' S|, |, | .|1 i , .1, III, in v,t K,,, :i. \ I >< • !••'• H GLEN EDEN ;*M ^'" » »»M> D»fro«. (3».1)fl73•B^rxi < ••• i". 1 *373 Third Ay* wtr*WdHW**\2\%)W V'V' 1*51 r- N WOOOW«rd Avfl WWW ffllfKhturj. q'ff >.« . The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 [•n^^fe^ BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia TBIMITY 734-525-3664 SBv^RD Sunday School.., . .. .10:00 A.M. Morning Worship .. ';•'. .11:00 A.M. 40000 Six Mile Road Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. ttmt wttithXttr INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Wed. Family Hour ..-;;...... ,..7:15 P.M. Jartktillt, Ml 10101 W. Ann Artxx Rd., Plymouth YOUTH AWANA CLU8S 5MitesW.otSh«idonRd. 248-374-7400 "A Church That's Concerned From M-14 take Gottfredaon Rd. South Dr. JmmM. ftfeOufr*, Httor DR. RICHARD FREEMAN About People" PASTOR' 734-459-9550 Or. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor . $undap School 1NTPW HOPE 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne/MI 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service 9:30 MS, 1WI ,1131 A.M. J-^A"1 ?™ **V^A ••** (B«iw*en Michigan AY*. 6-V«n»o«iRif) (754) 728-2180 Lifeline Contemporary Service Ceniomportrr omrvleo BAPTIST 11:00 Traditional Service Virgil Humes, Paster tM-9-MkM. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) ftoning Soryteo Suaday "TM^JBtofl^™* '*« — CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED 6^)0 P.M. ritteCk*Jfl WtdnriUy Children, Youth 6- Adult Bible Study 7:00 -*«w P-W- 8:00-9:30 a.m. Murmmry fhroyldoxt 1 I |, II,I UW I P Sunday School lor All Agn 1 I'lJiJlWwpwwuiwiuiwiSliU'W! !!, ' i" -m <\ «i*i 'I'M" ' J«JJ' RJUI *, ™'¥ '! *' .^¾¾^¾1.1 LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD .¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾ fc,^^^^^^V^^/^^U'-v^^T^it-ilv JriWK^bS.- V *\.fi "!'.ffltp..*vfi-WiissSiki ' V ^ ?*TJ "ftf-P*-^* ' ^ New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God In Christ CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH -.^-^^^^¾¾^ and Grandmont Rosedale Park Christian Day School Rev. Luther A. Werth,. Sr. Pastor Bbhop PA. Brooks, Pastor &. Founder 15340 SouthfleW Drive at Fenkell & Grand River Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist Pastor New St PMJ Tafcamade Chare* — Two locations to serve you — tkc Place WW* T*t VYortl of (Mi 313-835-5329 LIVONJA A CANTON ^fc ST. TIMOTHY CHURCH, USA GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.SA) b Taaq^WM Qaffty fat rmcttcal SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 14175 Farmington Rd. • H 46001 Warren Road lift! 16700 Newburgh Road SaMSfwMon !M,, Canton -• UPUtytai AppBcaTattoM ,»•1«» (734) 4M-0013 (Nl. of 1-96} .aVJiBT (West of Canton Center) - Livonia • 734-464-8844 ( March of Faltft Tctecast (ONUS Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Wor$rw'p 9:30 am Summer Hours Sunday avwp a Siaxliy S^nool 3« • WADL BroadCaM Time* INOUHWUKLY- ' ftOQinsQaji. Saturday's 9:30 P.M. WIDNESOAY W6U 11:00 am • • Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday School: 9 am 'Family Worship: 10 am STUDY. Wl AK ti^Aft\ Educaloa ror Ai Aoai Sunday* 4:30 P.M. Sunday Schooll 9:45 am J* (734)414-7422 "The Spark that Makaa tha WlWwa' RADIO BROADCAST.- CURRENTLY TAKING OiAdca/v PrwMW •/ 1160 Pen niman Ave. mif ffMDiIWi Plymouth • 45J-0326 , Plr«OH^ofChj»tS««iirt,f tYirj(>utb Rev. John J. Sullivan St. Pauls evangelical 1 m W. An Aite Tuft WrMHMh, Ml Mum Mon fn W» A.M., S.t 5:00 PM Su(4*yvVr»i<« KtWim, . Surety ft-«J, 10*0 A.M *nd 12:1» P.M. Lutheran 0)uccJi 5:00 RM. Lift TKFI Mau mg&:^a-m Suixky School l0:W»m. 17810 Farrrtnglon Road»Lhonia* (734) 261 -1360' ST. MATTHEWS ChrahcevWe United Methodist W«d. Ewnu^i Tntuneey Mmi The Ob*erver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 >*? Why j an you be FAITH attend a religious service? Is it thousands who were gathered Third, we need each other. We ship the- Lord. Gathering togeth actual gathering with other a Chris- beneficial to belong to a commu together in one place on Pente learn through the mutual shar er with fellow believers helps us Christian* for worship. We have Ci tian and nity of faith? cost. ing about scripture. We learn to set aside time especially for a God who became human in not attend First, God has always worked Second, there is strength in when we read scripture and then worship. Going to church gives Jesus and lived hi* life m com church? Can through communities. Although numbers When the earliest talk to others about its meaning. us a discipline of regular wor munity with others. Gathering you live out Abraham received the promise of Christians gathered, they joined We grow when we pray about ship. There are also parta of worr in worship with fellow believer* faith in God all a blessing, it was fulfilled together to strengthen one God's will and then speak about ship that lose their meaning if helps us to learn And grow in by yourself? through his numerous descen another. They found comfort in it to others In community, we we do them alone. Sharing the faith, so th«t we are strength On the sur dants. Although Moses led the gathering together, so they could share our understandings and Sacrament of communion is not a ened for our daily ta*k. face, church people out of Egypt, the Hebrews gain strength for their daily commitments, informing our solitary act; we remember and Written by Pastor Carta seems to be who wandered in the wilderness work and calling. In 1st partial knowledge with feedback partake of Christ within commu Thompson Powell, who serve* about praying, CARIA experienced the saving acts of Corinthians, Paul writes, from others. nity. Sharing the peace through Timothy Lutheran Church singing, and 'God together. Although King "Indeed, the body does notcon- a handshake or hug is also a (ELCA) in LivoniaPastor Pow THOMPSON- No one person has the single POWELL reading the Solomon arranged for the build sist of one member, but of many" sigh of oneness, which doesn't ell lives in Livonia wUh her hus Bible. Certainly ing of the temple, it existed so .(12:14), We need each other for answer to everything. Even have the same sense at home by band and son. You can reach her we car* do all of that the community could have a support. homebound Christians will bene7 oneself. Worshipping with a real by e-mail at tlctivonid® those things by ourselves at place to meet God. When we face-hardships, fel fit from a fellow Christian's vi&ft live congregation even give? netzfrn.net or Dixit wutw.timoth- home. Services are broadcast on Jesus gathered 12 men to be low believers encourage us. We or a clergyperson dropping by. hymns, anthems, and-prayers a . yluonia.com radio and TV, if we want to hear his disciples, and many more help one another to bear bur Losing the fellowship of the com different dimension. "Therefore, since it is by God's a sermon. Even if we want to came together as his community. dens, making the load lighter. munity can be very painful for So why do Christians go to mercy that we are engaged in have communion, we could cer The Holy Spirit did not come Together we make up the body of hospitalized or shut-in Chris church? Because personal this ministry, we do not lose tainly find some bread and wine down upon the 120 who chose Christ. tians., ' prayer, Bible' study, .and hyinni heart."-2 Cor. 4:1. at home. So is it important to Judas' successor, but upon the Finally, we are meant to wor-.'. singing never take the place of RELIGION CALENDAR fUNOAY SCHOOL call (248) 348-9030. 459-9550. tion, call the church office at dlebelt roads). Come and pray for ing. The lesson and craft will fol Registration for 2000-2001 Sun SCRJPTUfK SERIES VACATION S«tl SCHOOL {313)534-7730. healing of Mother Earth, your low from 7-9 p.m. In addition, day School is being accepted for A Scripture Series is being Join us at the Son2one Discovery VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL loved ones, mankind, the world adult confirmation class and Congregation Beit Kodesh (31840 offered at Saint Colette Church Center, the Vacation Bible and yourself. Call (734)421- adult bible class will be offered W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia). The Westiand Church of the (Newburgh Road between Six School at Berean Baptist Church Nazarene, 38600 Palmer Road in 1760. simultaneously. For information Affordable tuition. Tuition assis and Seven Mile roads) from 7-9 (3&303 Eight Mile Road). Son call (734) 425-6260. tance available to those who Westland, will hold Vacation WW MAJtftlAOE ENCOUNTER p.m. Thursday evenings. 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The the wonders of God's universe Our Savior Lutheran Church next weekends are scheduled burgh Rd) hosts a Call Friend (14175 Farmington Road) of .. June 4 at Fellowship Hall or church offers Christian programs ship Club for mentally and physi through lively songs, humorous June 941 arid July 14-16 at St. obtain forms in the church office. for children ages 18 months, to skits and "science-with-a-twist" Livonia will take place from 9:30- John's Family Life Center, 44011 cally challenged young adults 18 11:30 a.m. June 19-23. Outback Grades 4 to 6 may attend and kindergarten during the school or older. A sportsnight and cook- based crafts and games. Five Mile Road in Plymouth. adult volunteer? are needed. The year and up through age 8 dur out is planned for June 15 at the The SonZone Discover Center Expedition - Celebrating God's There is a $50 registration fee. Vacation Bible School is June 19- Family will include Bible stories, fee is $6 per chiid or $18 per fam ing the summer. 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Six Mile Road in Red- On Mon, June 19 a'World Heal and School (5885 Venoy Road) of Church of Livonia/Canton will ducts RE Sunday. Please join us Redford). The theme is Good host the fifth annual overnight as we celebrate a year in the life ford, will hold Vacation Bible ing Service will take place at 7 Westland will host Vacation News - Ocean Odyssey for chil retreat Sept. 8-9 sponsored by of our Religious Education pro dren ages 3-12. The session runs School 9 a.m. to noon June 19-23. p^m. facilitated by Barbara Bible School June 26-30 from 7-9 gram and help us honor our Children age 3 through grade six Wade, licensed Unity Teacher at p.m. at Holy Word Studios. A Women's Ministry, thousands of from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call (313) magazine articles. Call Suann young people and their achieve 537-7480. are welcome to attend. The cost Unity of Livonia (28660 Five / light meal will, be served from ments! Our annual church picnic is $5 per child. 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Churchill's 723 was one shot bet<- urday's Division IV girls track and appears on the radar screen of life —. ter than Harper Woods Regina, whiclj* field championships held at Grand after years of bidden hard work. boasted the individual medalist. ;• * - Rapids Forest Hills Northern, The Ghargeys capped a season of "We did well," Laskowski said. "We Sophomore Teas Kuehne placed sharp improvement last Saturday with did really well. We're, just ecstatic* sixth in both the 1,600- and 3,200- a fourth-place finish in the state girls We've been walking on air for two days. meter runs with times of 5:23.63 and Division I golf meet. This is the first time Churchill girls 11:50.97, respectively. She also Churchill began the final round of have ever been to the state finals/ teamed up with Jessica Montgomery, the two-day event in fifth place and The Chargers placed two golfers in. Mary Ebendick and Erin Jung for a moved up one spot by virtue of its fine the state's top 15. seventh ih the 3,200 relay (10:19.307), two-day score of 723. - Sophomore Heidi Aittama shot 88- Teammate Anna Rolf added a sixth Churchill finished tied for second- in 85—173 to,place 12th and senior Ash in the 100 hurdles with a time of the Western Lakes Activities Associa ley Johnson scored 89-85—174, tying 16.77. tion tournament and was third, behind for 13th. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Semi Ann Arbor Pioneer and Huron, in the regional with a 377 total. . " Sophomore Kelley Parzuchowski nary took the team title with 58 turned in rounds of 95-96—191, sopho points. Some overnight Success story. more Katy Reck had 94-104—198 and In Division II at Grandville, Livonia "It took me seven years to get this senior Jennie Lusa registered 112-91-— Strong showing: Livonia Churchill's fourth-place contingent going," coach Sharon Laskowski said. Ladywood's 800 relay team of Brian- "It's coming." 203. na Watson, Laura Yales, Kelly included (from left) coach Sharon Laskowski, Katy Reck, Ashley Grand Blanc won the state meet with "We peaked at the right time," Predmesky and Kelly Carey finished Johnson, Heidi Aittama, Kelley Parzuchowski and Jennie Lusa. "~~ Please see CHAMERS 4TM,"cI eighth in 51.56. a 670 total, Traverse City was 20 Detroit Renaissance rah away with the girls title with 84 points. Boys state track results Lutheran High Westland's Mike runner-up to Clark took a fifth place in the 100- meter dash (11.35) at the Division IV Birmingham Brother Rice was ranked No. 1 for David Lynn, 6-2, 7-6 (8), while Rice's Matt Chris state boys track and field meet Satur the whole tennis season. • DIVISION I BOYS TENNIS tian stopped CCs David Atallah at No, 3, 6-0, 7-6 day at Grand Rapids Forest Hills Saturday's Division I finals in Midland did noth •! • 11111.1111 in ••mi. inn iii.i-ii.ini.il—mil ml (1) and the Warriors' Matt Ora and Charlie Duerr' Northern...' ing to change that. three-set thriller over Rice's JaffCarrico, 6-2, 2-6, stopped tan McHenry and Lodewuk Von Holabeeck, Clark also teamed up with Jake The Warriors won two finals and had finalists in 6-3, 2-6,6-3, in Na 3 doubles. Lynn and Christian Nuoffer, Justin Combs and Nick five of seven flights to win the state tile, easily out 7-6 (3). Walsh advanced to the final* with a 6-2, 6-0 win over West Bloomfield's Adam Wright. , went on to wm their flight. Doherty for an eighth in the 800 relay distancing Redford CathoUc Central, 27-21. At No. 2 singles, J.D. Shade lost to eventual win (1:34.06). "We had some close matches and the ball didn't It's hard to describe what Billy did,* said Eagle- always go our way," said. CC coach Philip Eagleaon. son. "Billy had an incredible performance. To come ner Matt Garner of East Kentwood, 6-2, 6-3, while Maple City Glen Lake took the the No. 1 doubles champion, Richard Marsh and team title with 45 points. "We had a bunch of close matches — some three in as freshman and fight through states and win is Brian Gorski of Grosse Pointe South, beat CCs Jeff In Division III at Comstock Park, setters, some 7-6 sets. But we placed six of the phenomenal." Livonia Clarenceville's Tim Shaw seven flights in the semifinals, so that was wonder CC had semifinalists in five other flights, but Fleexar and Roo Sparks in the semis — 6-3,6-3. took seventh in the 100 with a time of ful.' couldn't break through to the finals —. mostly "It's hard to describe," said Eag)eaoo~ The whole 11.5. Top-seeded Billy Walsh provided the Shamrocks because of Brother Rice. team had a wonderful performance. All of them Clare won the team title edging with their only state crown aa the freshman won a In No. 1 singles, CC's Mihe'Piodling lost to Rice's played well. Everyone had a good weekend.'' Albion, 47-42, Brothers net titles The Beydoun brothers of Westland recently captured the 14 and 16 divi sion titles Sunday at the 2000 East- side Junior Open tennis tournament Stevenson ready held at Grosse Pointe Woods • Univer- T • ... . i» n .1. . . i aiijr-i-iiggcii. OCIIVAJI. Jeffrey, who won the Boys 16 sin- gles title, defeated Shyam Guthikon- du of Grosse Pointe Woods in the for regional test finals, 6-7 (8-10), 7-6 (7-5), (7-2). The Livonia Franklin High sophomore BY BRAD EMONS SPORTS WRITER GIRLS SOCCER also defeated Derek Sejfulla of Grosse bemonaOoc.homeconun.net Pointe Park, 6-3, 3-6 (7-1) in the semi finals. The Dearborn High girls soccer 36. Jason, the top seed in the Boys 14, team knew it had an uphill climb The previous two meetings beat Mirza Immovic of Macomb against Livonia Stevenson in Tues between Stevenson and Canton have Township in the championship, 4-6, 6- day's Division I regional semifinal at ended in ties, lrl and 0-0. 3 (9-7), He reached the finals with Novi. Against Dearborn, Stevenson wins over Jeremy Shubert (6-0, 6-1) The Pioneers, who lost 8-0 to the played without top goal scorer Lind and Joey Michaels of Rochester Hills Spartana during the regular season, say Gusick, who was serving the first (6-2,6-0). got slightly closer in the second of her three-game suspension by the Jason, an eighth-grade honor stu encounter. Michigan High School Athletic Asso dent at Emerson Middle School in But it was little consolation as ciation for playing in last week's Adi- Stevenson scored seven firat-half A*yn OUT^ *T\ tl^m. + r**'. T'n'^ Livonia, also capiureu Lite Buys 12a til Ul*^> \-r *—f *** * *** **+* *****, »• t.»A. the 1999 Eastside Open. goals en route to a easy 7-0 victory. Gusick, who represented an under- Stevenson, 13-3-3 overall, moves 17 U.S. squad, wasn't needed Tues Collegiate note into Friday's regional championship day as Miss Soccer Andrea Sied, game against Western Lakes Activi pulled up from her sweeper spot, pro Livonian Carrie DiBasio of Gan ties Association co-champion Ply vided some offense by scoring non University (Pa,) recently earned mouth Canton. Game time is 7 p.m. Stevenson's first two goals. Second-team Intercollegiate Women's at Novi Middle School, located at 11 The goals, off assists from Megan Lacrosse Coaches Association All- Mile and Taft roads. Urbats and Cheryl Fox, came just America honors. The Chiefs, now 19-1-2 overall, two minutes apart at 26:54 and 25:00 The freshman midfielder/attacker won the first game of a double-head of the opening half. StATT PSOTO »T B»AN MlTCHIll was a two-time All-State selection at er Tuesday against Ann Arbor Pio "They (Dearborn) came at us with Fox trot: Livonia Stevenson's Cheryl Fox (left) cuts in front of Bloomfield Hills Academy of the neer, 4-1, as Anne Morrell scored a Sacred Heart. hat trick to raise her season total to Please see REGIONAL SOCCER, C5 Dearborn's Lauren Stieper in Thtesday's regional semi final. DiBasio started every game and was second on the team in scoring far Gannon with 37 goals. Stevenson golf outing District tournament conquest The 10th annual Livonia Stevenson High School alumni and friends golf outing will be Sunday, Sept. 10 at Fellows Creek Golf Club, 2936 Lotz sends Churchill off to Monroe Road, Canton Township. The cost is $90 for golf and dinner, BY BBAD EMONS or $60 (dinner only). SPORTS WRITER Coffee and doughnuts will be served bemonafew-hoitiecoinm.nft GIRLS SOFTBALL from 7:15-8:15 a.m. Shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m. followed by a buffet din Livonia Churchill has been in a.slew of tight came back to limit Garden City '17-11) on two ner at 2 p.m. Spots are limited to the girls softball games this season and Saturday's hits in the championship final first 144 golfon. Division 1 district tournament conquest at Livo "Meghan pitched well," Hardw'idge said "She For more information, call Dave nia Franklin was no different just goes about her business and just loves to Fslwn (7K) 464-8201 The Chargers raised their season record to 20-8 pitch," by defeating Garden City in the championship Churchill pushed two runs across again.it Gar game, 3-2 den City hurler Katie Chidester in the opening Faicon football signup Churchill now advances this Saturday to the The Falcon varsity program of the inning. Monroe regional serfiifinals to play Taylor Tru Lead-off batter Sallie Kuratko reached base oo Western Suburban Junior Football man .< 21-111. Gam^ time is 10 am League will hold registration for the an infield error and Carlv George followed with a Churchill advanced to the final with a 20 win successful bunt single and Christine Fone* added upcoming season. over the host Patriots, while GC, pouted a 10-0, The cost is $125 with a $25 dis another single. Sheila Gillies and Sarah Heft* five-inning mercy rule triumph over Wentland nessey then contributed RBI sacrifice flies count foreac h additional family mem John Glenn in the other semifinal In the second inning, Churchill increased >«§ ber. 'Wp were determined to win this district [pad to 3-0 when Courtney CIMSS reached ImHt Varsity age and weight limits because we thought we had a good season and Include 160 pounds (ages 11-13) and an error and later scored on(>C's third error have played well, but we also knew there were the game 155 pounds (ago 14). The weight of other good teams here," (*aid Churchill coach the football player is with full equip- Danft Haniwidge. who captured her third district "We had sonic mental lapses and phycuQJP ntont and alVsos. crown (*ince 1993 "We played poised becaui»e of errors* that hit us the re at of the game," GC co&tm' Barry Patterson smd "We've been a solid defen For more information, call coach •hut raoTo m mut Mmnu. our experience, And we've hung so tough in clone game*. We have not come unraveled much " sive team all year contrary to w-hat you Raw t)M} Mike Bsrtha at (734) 462-4161 or Bunt attempt: Churchill's Kelly Stahley tries to first two innings We put ourselves m a hole wMMBfl 001? 'twWI Wn \mWStr TrF*MWMWr Sophomore pitcher Meghan Miaiak tn<^*d a lay on* down against Garden City. one-hitter in the opener against Franklin and Pi^ai a** c**6MfcL tfVMdtt, 0ft nu fmi ntu-w-fhip^r^ tfft Br.Ml f.mons, Friitor 734 953 2123 bemons <#oe. homecomm .net ^SW-iUt. M^^^iiiMMiiiitiiMMiMliMiMiailiilili ^rtHiww j The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 Salem's short, long ball Trojans advance too much for Spartans Revange was not only sweet for Livonia Clarenceville, it was • DIVISION III BY ED WRIGHT also a ticket to the regionals. 9TAVVWRrtW • DISTRICT KAS1BAU. Livonia ClarenceviHe exploded when Mike Murphy attempted a for five runs in the fourth inriing —. .—^.^,^—.—^..., 1 a l f Mlllll IIM, , IMII suicide squeeze and the first run A pair of 40-foot bunts ignited Saturday to beat Metro Confer Plymouth Salem Saturday morn son led off the bottom of the ence rival Lutheran High West- came in. ing in its Class A District semifi sixth with a double. land,. 6-0, and put Trojans into Murphy then singled to make nal game against Livonia "Steve has pitched well all the regionals this Saturday it 2-0 and Rob Simpson walked Stevenson. year," Rumberger said. "I've against Madison Heights Ma*di- to re-load the bases. Eric Elmore But it was a 300-plus-foot asked him to pitch in a lot of big sbn at Lake Fenton. smacked a three-run double for a bomb off the bat of Salem's Ian games for us this year, including ClarenceviHe (6-13) will be the , 5-0 lead. Winter that blew up any chance against (Bedford) Catholic Cen visiting team in its 10 a.m. game The Trojans scored their other the Spartans had of advancing to tral and against an Ohio team against Madison (19-3). Host run in the fifth, Gutierrez .sin the District final showdown later that was.20-1. Lake Fenton (21-11) will play gled and went to third on a steal in the day. . "It's his third year on the var Harper Woods in the other when the throw to second sailed Using the little ball as effi sity, so we have a lot of confi game. into center field. Murphy singled ciently as the long ball, the dence in him," Both hoBt ClarenceviHe arid him home. Rocks (19-13) ousted Sjtevenson,. Gordon struck out five Spar: Lutheran Westland reached the ClarenceviHe collected eight 5-1, to advance to the district tans and issued just two walks. finals by forfeit as Highland hits and winning pitcher Kevin final against North Farmmgton. .He escaped his biggest jam in Park and Inkster dropped out. Silye spun an eight-hitte^ walk The Rocks beat North in the the bottom of the second when, Dan Tondreau singled to get ing one and striking out two. final, 7-6. The Raiders ousted with the game scoreless, Steven the decisive frame started, then Shortstop Reidl threw out Plymouth Canton in the other son loaded the bases with just Ray Gutierrez beat out a bunt three runners at third for semifinal, 6-4. one out. single and Tim.Reidl singled to ClarenceviHe on balls hit into The game was the last high However, Gordon struck out load the bases against Lutheran the hole. school contest played at the Ronnie Williams before Bill Mar- Westland, which defeated Charlie Hoeft went 3-for-4 for Salem baseball field, which will sack's ground-ball struck base- ClarenceviHe, 12-2, earlier this Lutheran High School Westland be displaced later this summer runner Brad Buckler, who was season. . while Brad Nollar went 3-for-3. to make room for the new high trying to advance from first to Tondreau was out at home on Gutierrez went 3-for-3 for school. second. Scott Carr's fielder's choice but ClarenceviHe and scored twice. "It breaks my heart to have to The Rocks got on the board the ball got back to the backstop Murphy went 2-for-3 with a run. leave this field for the last time,1" first with two runs in the top of lamented Salem coach Dale the third. Rumberger. "But I'm glad we Senior center fielder Jason were able to walk off with a vic Furr started the inning by beat State champion Shamrocks tory. I've coached here since ing out a perfect bunt down the 1986 and I played on this field first-base line. Lead-off batter STMT PHOTO BY PAIX BlTtSCIMANN before that; so I have a lot of nice Steve Stiles followed with an roar past Detroit opponents memories here." identical bunt single, and Salem Crop duster; Setlem's Jason Furr (right) tries to break Rumberger was gesturing, of had runners ori first and second up a double play in the top of the sixth inning against Host Redford Catholic Central had a pretty easy time in winning course, with his hand towards with no one out. Livonia Stevenson's Tim Lawson. its Division I district on Saturday, cruising to a 21-0 win over Detroit the state championship banners After Salem designated hitter Cody in the semifinal, then using Kevin Entsminger's no-hitter in (1975 and 1991) hanging in left- Chad Goethe walked to load the Lukasik walked with one out Stevenson, which finished15- 'th e final for a 19-0 win over Detroit Cooley, center and right-center fields. bases, Jason Lukasik popped out and scored on Winter's mam 13, scored its lone run in the ' "Cody was pretty young and inexperienced," said CC coach John Salem senior right-handed to second. Winter then hit a moth two-run blast that easily sixth when Lawson led off with a Salter. "Cooley's pitcher had gone two innings in their semifinal and pitcher Steve Gordon created a ground ball to Spartan third cleared the right-field fence! double and eventually crossed he got tired. It was 9-0 in the fifth inning and we hit their relief few. memories of his own Satur baseman Brandon Ray, whose : Salem added an insurance run the plate on a double-play pitching pretty hard and scored 10 runs in the top of the sixth." day, throwing a four-hit, com throw to the plate sailed wide, in the sixth when Chris Eicher ground-out. Entsminger gave up a walk and hit a batter, while striking out plete-game gem against the • allowing Furr and Stiles to score. scored on a fielder's choice play. "I thought we had a good sea Spartans. Gordon didn't yield a seven in earning the win and also went 4-for-5 at the plate with a The Rocks doubled their 2-0 Winter reached base all four son." spjci Stevenson coach Harv walk and four runs scored. hit until Stevenson's Tim Law- lead in the fifth inning when times he stepped to the plate, We in garden. "I'm going to miss Phil Marrone also helped the Shamrocks (20-11) by going 2-for-4 finishing 2-for-3 with two RBI. the five seniors (Ray, Lawson, with a walk, a HBP and had two RBI, and Anthony Coratti was 2- f~ CARRIER ^ Furr was the only other Rock to I AC UNIT I Buckler, Mike Byberg and Joe for-3 with three rum scored and two RBI. TBU^TEMP pick up two hits. McCrohan) who won't be coming ATIH« * COOLIDI Marrone led the way at the plate in the opener by going 3-for-3 I -•ltas 1 Buckler, Stevenson's starting back next year. The keys today with four runs scored, an RBI while walking once and being hit by a 734^*27-6612 or | Um vohd ujttfi ont vitw <#* I 1 or spKrah Coupon mavrat tx ' pitcher, allowed four runs (two were Ian Winter's home run and pitch. Brian Williams added two hits, including a double, and had I axttnetd w* any <** <**. I 1-800-956-TEMP • Mjst cw*-< cowpor at tim» of • earned) and five hits before a couple of defensive miscues we three RBI, while Coratti was 2-for-2 with two runs scored. | ntmatt fapirn 7KW0 A = being replaced by southpaw Tim had. Otherwise, we played them, . Adam Kline (4-2) got the win on a two-hitter in four'innings, while FREE ESTIMATES r- AC—] Oliver in the sixth. pretty evenly." striking out 10 for the defending Division I state champions. ,• lamCt Chackl !••-»•*•"• ! 1Itt »OlW wHfi *\ 0*W iMMliMBlillilB^ii^^ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 QIRLS SOFTBALL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP 1 Canton ousts Spartans, 5-1 •*">!«Wf" i****^^^^^^w^ 11^14^^^ ^^^¾¾^^^.^.^^ Stewart hurls DIVISION I L&roui* ••mmwmmmtu in—^- •if!fAf8il.-Ul****flay.-fL>y ''-"Tj^-ir**-^.-.*^-:- **, •***.«**'". .t£ %Mft itfl^ffft l«tttlliV|Hi^: Chiefs to title "We had chances," said North 1«&, coach Dave Brubaker. They got '-••^^^^WFW^WW*'• J^i^pf, ^P^ • ^^w^ •-ff^^ffj^WSf .3^^^¾1 the clutch hits, My hat's off to Fituifog vH^bdf Amy 9cM4|wpn wwi 4b* #** vs. North, 2-1 Coultaa, their No. 9 hitter." t*nc* forLtami * Cl«**M*viil« *o4 wrwretB* For. Coultas, it was indeed a aim «dfc,8fc* attack out tt* u4 pit**** • .X^^ mmiSWmm fQVJMtdmittr. BY C.J. RISAK big day/Although the Chiefs • •^lA 4^^^^-J_V^_^_, §Aa* ^MttjiMhtti^^iM- WkfelSlA^Bv ifcK B^Lfi 'i SHORTS WHITER toiiaff ptt C4(LW) The Observer FINAL BOYS TRACK « FIELD LlSTlNQ •HOT PUT Trevor Moore (Farmington) 110 Demy! Robinson m±. *J^—4-4.*L A^^^k **•.-• ^ -. ' SlVW1p9llfDat' ^-...-^^^,...^-^—wwW.aoroat.com QritlfcffcalEaiaM ———~r www.tragrllWi.ooff' BL WMRra • SaTRt rWHm l m^tmmma^mimm t^^+^^^^^i^t+^+m+i^ti^e^^BiimB^m^^i^m^mi^n^m^ EEEBEBEE a^laSJaaaalEEal The Observer & Eeventricl THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 (LWjC* Spartans roll past Garden City, 11-0 tueaday,' Jvoa t3 at Cartaton-Ajr- port va. Briphpn ragionai cfcaropi- Livonia Stevenson put (jarden City goal »NORTHVILLE 2. LADVWOOO 1: Lindsay Ouomead «w.) keeper Jessica Rappas under a state of siege • DISTRICT SOCCER o:id t'd'ii, carboU s/J^fcO goaii Saturday a* the Mu* '• MUM* I • j*nom SANDLOTBASEBALL ). .'.'••• .••'•'•'• '•'•.;•• •.-. • .'''•/•.'• .,•,.;.':•••'../ Announcing the UAW-GM QUALITY 500 Sweepstakes and three ways to win one very cool car. A brand new Corvette will be awarded to one lucky Grand Prize winner on October 8, at the UAW-GM QUALITY 500 no-hit gem in Charlotte, NC, It's easy to enter. You can do it from home by simply calling 1-888-UAW-AND-GM or by visiting www.uaw-gm.websweeps.com. Or you can enter in person at any .of the exciting UAW-GM Sweepstakes tour events. This sleek, head-turning Corvette was built by the proud men and women of UAW-GM and has an •lifts Rams approximate retail value of $55,000. And if that's not enough, there are other great reasons to enter. Because seven > Shawn Morrison faced just 24 finalists will receive a trip for.two to the UAW-GM QUALITY 500 as well. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? So get going. batters and allowed only four The UAW-GM QUALITY 500 Sweepstakes. You don't have to race to Win- JJi\^^mUJ baserunners as he hurled a no- hitter to lead the Michigan Lake' but you should hurry. See official rules for complete details. Area Rams past Decision Con sultants Inc., 1-0, in Adray Metro Baseball Association play JMfKfSTAKtt on Friday. Morrison walked two and hit a 2000 Model Shown batter, while striking out 12. The Rams needed Morrison's pitching as they struggled to grab just four hits. Nick Dedeluk (Madonna/Redford Thurston ) i.eu iiir lulling o_v guilit; i-un-i with a'walk and scored the win ning run. On Sunday, the Rams took a doubleheader against the Wind sor Athletic Association, winning the first game, 13-4, and the sec-' ond game, 4-3. In the opener, Matt Rigiey (Redford Union).was 3-for-5 with two runs scored, a double, triple and seven RBI, Dedeluk was 2- for-3 with three runs scored, two RBI and a triple, Mike Macek was 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI, while Peter Varon and Mike Hayes i Redford Union i both had two hits. Phil Komtner took the win. The second game wa- much closer but the Rams'still, took the win as C h e t Re o s (MadonnaAVestland John Glenn) scored three runs, had two RBI, two walks and stole home in the ninth inning on a double steal .fur the-winning run. Fast. The Rams are 4-1...... , .... ••:.: ...... voowiertgeti <:<. '*•:iir.e.' ti1 ' * '•.jiVi.i.-r^ S,v»i-i;^ Daniel Wilks was the winning pitcher and helped his own cause ASSEMBLY LINE by collecting two hits and two RBI as the Livonia Bulldogs took TO FINISH LINE. five innings to mercy the vi>iting TEAMWORK Riverside Royals of Windsor, Ontario. .ILL in a Little Caesars :l>, •:-•-., :<.<\ WINS! >;...... !•• Amateur Baseball. Federation Mantle Division, i ULand under game played Tuesday at I.ivo nius Kurd Kield Wi-lkw. who attend.- Kedford. CatholK Central. I.miied >i-vni and allowed just two hit-' ici one. run in three innmgs. Reliever - J <, • f 1 Niconei |'>iii'hei-' ^.-r, i i'" ^'>'- n: *."+! 'J;.* ,t;i> -i \-t from Kddie Con/ BYOJ. RISAK "This meet has literally mile runner-up, while the men's •3,200 races at last weekend's meters; men's national 800; Spawn Wwnw cjrlMk0oeiiomec0mm.net exploded/, said meet director TRACK 800 Includes Trinity Townsend, state meet, setting a new Btate men's international 800; John Goodridge. "It's a very the seventh-ranked American record of 4:08.08 in the 1,600. women's international 1,500; The first of its kind — at least special event unfolding." at that distance in 1999. . He'll be up against some men's national 1,500; men's in this area. Goodridge should know. He changed in this country much The women's 800 will feature tough company, including four international 200; men's inter That's what Saturday night and his wife — the former Fran- since she graduated," he said. three women who have been Americana -r-. Jeff Simonich in national 5,000; and men's inter offerB at the Plymouth Canton cie Kraker, an Ann Arbor native Saturday's track spectacular, very close to the U.S. qualifying the 5,000 and Jim Jurcevich, national one mile. whb ran in the 1968 and 1972 Goodridge hopes, will ignite "We have a real fine group of football stadium. interest in track clubs and time in the 800 of 2:05.0: Jill Kyle Baker and Chad Baker in N&ver before has such an Olympics — coached cross coun McMullen (Paul's wife) of Ypsi- the 10,000 — who have' already athletes>who are very close to try and track at Wake Forest expand the fan support in his qualifying," said Goodridge. illustrious group of athletes sport. ianti, Melissa Smith of Grand qualified for the U.S. Trials, been brought to this area for for 15 years until last fall, when Valley State and Hope Sanders scheduled to start July 13. Also "This-is big stuff, World-class they decided to return to Michi Certainly it is a premier li.ne- of the Indiana Invaders club. competing will be Kenyan runners will be in Canton Sat such a noteworthy event. up. The men's mile, for The Michigan International gan to establish an Olympic In the 400, Nigerian Clement Sammy Nyamonjgo. urday night. Development Distance Running instance, will feature .Canada's "We've assembled these ath Track Invitational will bring Kevin Sullivan, the 15th fastest Chukwu — 15th fastest in the The meet will begin at 7 p.m. together some of the fastest Center, world last year — will compete. and last for approximately two letes, and now we're trying to miler in the world.in 3999; 1996 make sure the running public is men and women, including sev "There's always been this U.S. Olympian Paul McMutlen; On a closer-to-home note, hours. Admission is $5. eral Americans who are pursu great, great need for developing high school sensation Dathan Events include the men's 110- aware. That can be vital for top and Kenyan Amos Kipyegon. performances. There is a con ing a spot in the U.S. Olympic post-collegiate athletes in They will pursue the fastest Ritzenhein of Rockford will try meter high hurdles, high jump Track and Field Trials neyt track," Goodridge said. "Once he to reach the U.S. Olympic Trials arid long jump; boys and girls nection between the athlete and sub-four-minute mile ever run the crowd," month in Sacramento, Galif. (or she) graduates, all his sup in this.state. qualifying standard of 13:47 in high school one-mile runs; port is gone." Qualifying standards must be There's more. The women's the 5,000-meter run. Ritzen men's national 100 meters;, And hopefully there will, met for athletes to compete in It was that way when his wife 1,500 meters highlights Collette hein, the Foot Locker national men's international 100 meters; something special and lasting the Trials; that's what they'll attended the University of Liss, the U.S.A. indoor national high school cross country cham men's international 400 meters; between big-time track and the attempt to do at this meet. Michigan. "Things haven't pion, won both the 1,600 and. women's international 800 surrounding area. And you thought nothing could be as attractive as the new 2001 Aurora. Introducing the remarkably agile, entirely new, 2001 2001 AURORA® V6 Oldsmobile Aurora. Smooth lines. Graceful curves. And As low as under the hood, a: very responsive, award-winning, *349/mo. 3.5-liter, 215-hp V6 engifie. All sculpted together to 36 mo. lease ^3,924 Due at lease Signing1 . effortlessly transport you to a higher realm of driving. 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Wixom Road, north of I- • IM>llllHI BY PAUL BEAUDRY five walks, three strikeouts and five cut the lead to 8-4 in the fourth as Brad STAFF WRITER wild pitches. Laws scored on a single by Ybarra, but pboaudry4toe.hoxnecomili.net. "(Wayne) was gave (Justin) all he Angelo DiMichele got a run back for the On a team where pitching usually could handle the first time," GC coach Cougars with a solo homer to right in rules the day, Garden City found that Steve Herman said. "We had seen their thefiah. hot bats can work just as well. guys too, so we knew what to expect Both teams got a pair of runs in the The Cougars banged out 12 hits in from them, just like they knew what to seventh. Garden City's came when Hud Saturday's Division I district final at expect by seeing Justin before." son doubled, Ockerman singled to^core Livonia Franklin and wound up with an GC manufactured the game's first run hira, then Angelo DiMichele doubled to 11-6 win over Wayne,Memorial, earning with a leadoff single by Mike Sparks, score Brent Pelz, who entered &s a cour a spot in this Saturday's regional semi who was the sacrificed to second, went tesy runner for Ockerman. Wayne final against Taylor Kennedy: to .third oh a passed ball and scored on a pulled its pair on a two-run single by Garden City advanced to the final wild pitch. Wayne took its only lead in Jason Gibson, scoring Ybarra and with a 5-1 win over Wayne, as.Robbie . the bottom of the frame. Adam See led Stevens;- Hudson hurled an inconsistent one-hit-' off with a single, went to second on a "Ybarra was our top pitcher all year ter, with eight walks, five wild pitches wild pitch and scored on a single by and he came up to me before the game and 10 strikeouts. Wayne'earned its Gary Stevens, who took second on the and said that he didn't think he was 100 spot with a mild 3-1 upset over Livonia throw home. Jon Judd walked and percent,"said Wakefield. "I gave the Churchill. Mackiewicz singled to left, scoring start to Barter and they got to him. We Pitching was not the forte in the Stevens. Then Barter knocked Judd just ran short on pitchera." finals for either Wayne, or GC, Garden home. •WAYN6 », CHURCHILL JU The Zebras quanted for the finals thanks to Stevens' homer in the first City's Justin Ockerman (11-1) struggled It stayed that way until the third with Ybarra aboard. Ybarfa also Scored art. insurance in the championship game with control, inning, when the Cougars batted :run In the sixth and wound up going 2-for-3 in the giving up nine hits, three walks, four around the order to take a 6-3 lead and ganie. Josh Odom scored Churchill's only run in the wild pitches and 12 strikeouts. were never headed again. Sparks had fourth inning on Tirri Green-leaf's'double. "We were confident we could hit Ock an RBI single to score Robby Minch, Mackiewicz got the win, with a walk, five hits and erman because we had nine hits off him then Hudson singled to left to score eight strikeouts, while Brad Bescoe suffered the Sparks. Ockerman gave the Cougars the loss for the Chargers (15-14) — also giving up five earlier in the year," said Zebras' coach hits with a walk and nine strikeouts. Tom Wakefield. "Our guys were gearing lead for good with a two-run single, forc • OARDEN CiTf S;J0HN OLE** 0; In addition to up for him. We figured that we did it ing Wakefield to bring in Ybarra to getting the win on tne mound, Hudson (5-3) was 3^ before, so we might as well not hold pitch. Ryan Krol greeted Ybarra with a for-4 with a run scored, wtiife: Ockerman had a tv*o- anything back." grounder to second, but the throw was : run double in the first to score Mai"co DiMichele and Wayne (9-13) had its.problems on the ^ wild. Jason Samborski, who entered the Hudson. Sparks had a two-run double in the sixth mound, too. Scheduled starter Ryan f game as a courtesy runner for Krol, scoring Gordon and Angelo DiMichele. then scored on a single by Matt Gordon. Brandon Ajlouny had the Rockets' lone h'rt with a Ybarra was hampered by a leg strain, so single in the fifth inning. John Glenn (8-21) had the Zebras started Pat Barter instead. "The meat of the lineup did the job," opportunities to score, but left nine runners reft on After tagging GC with a three-spot in Herman said. "Sparks, Hudson, Marco, •base. Jeff Mitchell (3-8) took the'loss, giving tip al! STAfF PHOTO BY BRYAN MlTtUtUL the first inning, the Cougars (22-4) Ockerman all came through." ^five/runs, seven -hits, five walks and three strike Force play; Wayne Memorial's Matt Mackiewicz (left) wheels to chased Barter in. the third with a five- GC scored two more in the fourth as outs. run inning to take the lead for good. In Sparks scored on a single by Hudson "In our last six or seven games, we jiist haven't make the throw at second base ahead of Garden City runner Jason been hitting," said JG coach Todd Duffield. "We all, Barter, Ybarra, Matt Mackiewicz and Marco DiMichele scored on a wild couldn't take advantage of situations. We got guys Samborski in Saturday's district championship game at Franklin. and Justin Smoes gave up 11 hits with pitch after reaching on a walk. Ybarra .on base, we just couldn't'score.•". Visit Your Metro Detroit Mercury Dealer. ANN Aft503 Apdlo 2:C0 W. S*.ad!L<:n 6k*^. 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This summer,.Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village will be bringing back a part of 19th-century railroads with the Detroit, Toledo and Milwauf kee Roundhouse. The 13,500-square-. After abandoning his life as a foot roundhouse will be the'featured car thief, Randall "Memphis" summer attraction at Greenfield Vil Raines (Nicholas Cage, right) lage's "Railroading in America" sum returns to his life of crime and mer festival. The roundhouse will- former mentor Otto Halliwell become a permanent exhibit at 'the vil (Robert Duvall) for one last lage on Saturday, June 10. The "Rail roading in America" festival will run major boost to save the life of Friday, June 17, to Sunday, Aug. 20.. his brother in "Gone in 60 Sec The DT&M Roundhouse from iMar^ onds," opening today at metro shall, Mich., once served the stea^§! Detroit movie theaters. locomotives that ran from Allegan t* Dundee. Originally constructed in; 1871, the six-stall steam locomotive- repair facility is now the only working roundhouse in the Midwest and is oe«« of seven such roundhouses in the covin*' try. The original idea to bring the DTi Roundhouse to Greenfield Villai '"began about 15'years' ago, said.Bit Hayes, the roundhouse project man| er. The construction of the roundhoi IWTHWtW IT MM I however, began in June 1999. '"*« Helping hands: Ellis Ehrstine (leftjto right), Vi McElwee and Marian Renaud in front of the • Pieces from the original roundhoufta^ Kingsley House, just one of the restored buildings you'll see at Greenmead Historical Park. were salvaged from the Marshall 3¾¾ and were used in the reconstruction efj the DT&M Roundhouse including I$< Courtney Riddle and Adri- enne Woodworth star in "Das and festivals this summer Barbecu," a campy retelling of Wagners "Ring"cycle 8p.m. at the Sponberg Theatre on East Br KEEiar WYGONIX School at Greenmead." ern Michigan University's STAFT Warns Marian Renaud, program supervisor at Greenmead, Ypsilanti campus. Tickets $13, kwyf MUSIC Chamber music fest features 20 concerts, 35 musicians BY FRANK PROVENZANO day with a program that features the some progra-rhers-, it hasn't hurt the STAFTWUTKR music of Bach, Chopin and Brahms festival. Last year, the festival fpr©v«U«n<*»o*.Jl<>n>«conuii.pet at the Kirk in the Hills Sanctuary in increased ticket sales by 15 percent After six years, Maury Okun is Bloomfield Hills. from 1998, Okun expects a similar ready to concede that the annual Overall, the festival features 20 increa.se this year.' Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival* concerts, nine venues, and 35 intorna- With the festival cruising into its could probably run'on automatic tional musicians performing six seventh year, there's nothing auto pilot. works by J.S, Bach, three of Brahms matic about how Okun handles tho Of course, in the days leading up to piano trios and nine works by contingency planning and logistics. opening night, Okun, executive direc Pulitzer Prize-winning composer-itv On most days, that's nothing short tor of th* festival, won't leave residence, William Bolcom of arranging details of a military anything to chance. No detail "ThiH is one of the festi operation. It helps, of course, to have is too small. No question goes Grsst vals that lets musicians enlisted volunteers from the three unanswered, LakM Chamber play what the\ want to religious communities that offer Actually, "automatic pilot" Music Festival play," said Okun. But it's their'respective places of worship as Whs*: Saturday venues for performances Kirk in looks a lot like a "man on a Ssftwrdsy. June 10- also a juggling art with mission" 2* achieving the artistic Ihe Hills, St Hugos and Temple What started off as a mod WfspSfcJ Vs**U#4 virion." Beth El. est schedule of five concerts throughout Compared to other chum- Other locations for the festival and expanded to a week of Osfcland County. be r music festivals around irulude the new Seiigman Perform InckKHnf Krrfc m the country; Okun contends ing Art. ("enter on the Detroit Coun performances, has blossomed ttw MHts, St, into two weeks of music from Hugo's, Detroit | that the Great Lakes guth try Dav campus. Kerrytowu Concert ^_ ^,^ Jiuy ^^, a repertoire known for its' Country Day j ormg oilers more dialler^' House ifi Ann Arbor, Detroit lush mm-i-- t,- . \* yii. < For complete 1 ing. lehs familiar and, ulti- intimate, ethereal sound and , -. [_, ,,. „ , .. 7, Major key: Mattry Okun, executive iinting of as a showcase of individual i mutely, less -arressiMe tute o( Arts and the Detroit/oo. . * ' -, . „,. ,-.••, corrects, p The Observer & EccentricfTHlJRSDAY, JUNE 8, 20()6 Chamber from page El Greenmead from page El piapo virtuoso James Tocco, for- Detroit Chapter of the Sweet marly of Detroit, serves as artis Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival Adelines will perform 7:30-9 p.m. Schedule of *p*ctai event*: tic director and big-name attrac Thursday, July 27. • Livonia Arts Festival - an outdoor arts and crafts show, and Fine tion, it falls on Okun to put • 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10 - Dohnanyi's Serenade in C Major for Arts in the Village exhibit inside Greenmead's historic buiWrngs 10 together the pieces of the festi string trio, Chopin's Sonata in G minor for cello and piano, Brahms' Spend a relaxing short after a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11. For val, String quartet. Kirk in the Hills Sanctuary, Long Lake Road, one noon at the park on Sunday, July information, call (734) 466-2540. mile west of Telegraph 9. America's Freedom Celebra • Livonia's Annual Garden Walk - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June . "Setting the repertoire is a tion 1-4 p.m. will feature the • 8 p.m. Monday, June 12 - Mozart's Trio in E fiat Major for clar 24, Tickets available at Greenmead, Livonia City Hall - community huge piece of the puzzle," said First Michigan Colonial Fife & resources and Livonia libraries. Donation $7 in advance, $8 at the Okun. inet, viola and piano, Bach's Partia No. 2 in D minor for solo violin, Drum Corps. Brahms' Trio in fl Major for violin, cello and piano. Grosse Pointe door. Yet other pieces remain, Memorial Church, Grosse Pointe Boulevard near Fisher Road. The homes will be decked out • America's Freedom Celebration - 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 9 including making travel accom for the Fourth, and food and bev • Michigan Brewer's Festival - 3-8 p.m. Saturday, July 22 modations, contract negotiations • 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 13-14 - Mozart's Sonata in erages will be offered for sale," • St. Andrews Society of Detroit - 151st annua* Highland Games, 9 B-flat Major for violin and piano, Ugett's String Quartet, Brahms' said Renaud. a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Advance tickets $7 adults. At the and seeking publicity. . Trio in C Major for violin, cello and piano. St. Hugo's Chapel. Greenmead's colorful gardens gate $10 adults, children younger than 12 enter free with an adult. Okun doesn't only wear many: B 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June i4 - Bolcom's Second Sonata for • are one of the stops on Livonia's Patron tickets also available. For more information, call (248) 593- administrative hats, he's become violin and piano, Bach's Partia No.\.2 in Q minor for solo violin. annual Garden Walk 10 a.m. to 5 5064 or visit the Web site: www. highlandgarnes. com a quick-change artist, moving Brahms Trio in C minor for vioiih, cello and piano. St. Thomas p.m.'Saturday, June 24. • AMC Car Show-10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sunday, Aug. 20 , • Flea Market - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 , from meeting to music rehearsal, Aquinas Church; East Lansing. : suit coat to trombonist. The Michigan Brewer's Festi • Fall Harvest Festival - noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 • 8 p:m. Thursday-Friday,. June 15-16-^ Bolcom's Sonata No. 2 val 3-8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, Along with his duties as execu for violin and piano, Bach's Sonata No. 2 for solo violin.in A minor, features Michigan-made beers tive director of the festival, Okuh Bolcom's Donald Hall Songs, Brahms'. Trio in C minor for violin, exclusively. Thirty brewers are Celtic fiddle demonstrations, a east end of the village is a re-cre also holds similar capacity for cello, and piano. St. Hugo's Chapel, Opdyke Roa-d and Hickory. expected to participate, offering parade of clans, Scottish enter ation of the Newburgh intersec the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble Grove. .' about 100 different brews. tainment, food, arts and crafts. tion at Newburgh and Ann Arbor and Detroit Chamber Winds & Advance tickets will be available • 8 p.m. Friday, June 16 - Mozart's Sonata in-8-flat Major for Event proceeds go toward the Trail from 1915-1925 Strings, a group he cofounded in violin and piano, Webern's 5 Movements for String Quartet, Stravin in mid-June. Stay tuned for the early 1980s, several years details. charities and projects sponsored During the week, school chil sky's 3 Pieces for String Quartet, Brahms' Trio in C Major for violin, by the St. Andrews Society of after he earned his master's cello and piano.; Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor. . dren tour the historic buildings A highlight, of summer at Detroit. degree studying wind instru Greenmead is the 151st annual at Greenmead and volunteers ments at Northwestern Univer • 8 p.m. Saturday, Ju.ne-17 - Conversation with William Bolcom, Greenmead Historical Park such as Vi McElwee and Ellis performance by-the Gotham String Quartet, Schumann's Variations Highland Games on Saturday, sity. Aug. 5. Sponsored by the St. includes the Hill House Museum Ehrstine of Plymouth are there for 2 pianos, 2 ceilos and horn, Webern's 5 Movements for String farm complex and gardens..The A recent "typical" day for Quartet, Stravinsky's 3 pieces for String Quartet, Detroit Country Andrews Society of Detroit, the to help. farmhouse was built in 1841. Okun went like this: Wake at six, Day.School, 13 Mile and Lahser Road. event is the longest running, con "We're out here whenever practice trombone for an hour, secutive Scottish Festival/High Livonia Historical Village, also • 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 18 - Brunch with Bach.. Detroit Insti land Games in North America. part of the park, represents two we're needed," said McElwee. work at the office until seven, tute of Arts. This is Livonia's history. I want then hurry to make an evening The games will feature heavy time periods, The west end rehearsal for Peter Grimes, the • 3 & 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18 - Plog's Aesop's Fables, athletics, Highland dancing, pip shows the mid-19th century life to help support it,* added Ehrs current opera at the Detroit Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Detroit Zoo. ing and drumming, Scottish and style of Livonia Township. The tine. Opera House. • 8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday, June 20 & 21 - Persichetti's That type of hectic day isn't Serenade No. 6 for viola, cello and trombone, Schubert's song from page El unusual for musicians. But for a cycle for voice and piano from "Winterreise," Dvorak's Trio in F Railroading minor for violin, cello and piano. Temple Beth El at Telegraph and few weeks, the chance to play locomotives. chamber music with internation 14 Mile Road. al musicians is worth the added • 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22 - Barber's Dover Beach for baritone A wall inside the roundhouse Henry Ford Museum and stress. and string quartet, Copland's Sextet for clarinet, piano and strings, includes a full-scale mural of a GreenfleM VHUtft Summer 2000 locomotive and has three-dimen Schubert's Trio in B-flat Major for violin, cello and pfano. Kirk in the • June 17 - Aug. 20: "Railroading in America" Summer Festival; sional interactive components. "In an orchestra, there's a divi Hills Refectory. DT&M Roundhouse opens June 10 at Greenfield Village. sion of responsibilities. It sort of "Other exhibits help people • June 17 • 18: FRI., SEPT. 1 • 8 PM ON SALE NOW Chevrolet Monti- Carlo Chf wolrt S 10 Pickup TICKETS AT THE PALACE BOX OFFICE AND ALL tf?KStrnm*t9r CHARGE (248) 645-6666. Sond A postcard witt> your ^me address a"»(1 dayt'mf ohone rtLi^f)<>'to i,<'JN{siAf^ u ; The Palace of Auburn Hills; 2 Championship pi-vp. Auburn Hi us Ml 48;W'n. J i-.e jf winners, chosen at random M!| win a pa^ of liOPts'io SPP l.ONr. STAR m** The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 wmmffifflim"^lii ® &&••• A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area r JL^H M£*J\?JL*JE2 !R. JAZZ MUSEUMS |ll"»»l'"W¥'™BBBg^BBn^^^B IF A1NJP TOUH8 CENTURY THEATRE: MARK ARSHAK: 8:30 p.m. * Always... patsy Cl ine" continues to Thursday, June 15, at Edison's, ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM: Aug. 27, at the theater, Detroit. Birmingham. No coveF. (248) 645- WalkWorks, a self-directed expio- • $24.50-$34.50. (313} 963- . 2150 ration of the exhibit galleries that 1 9800/(248)645*6666 JOHNNIE BASSETT & THE BLUES invites families and young visitors DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE: INSURGENTS: 9 p.m. Thursday, to become Super Sleuths; the "Nocturne for a Southern Lady," June 16, at Edison's, Birmingham.- museum offers more than,250 continues through Sunday, June 2.5, No coveY. (248) 645-2150 interactive exhibits intended to 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. and • HERB ELLiS/DUKE ROBILLARD: A make science fun, at the museum, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. benefit for the.Ann Arbor Blues & Ann Arbor. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at the the iazz Fest 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10. p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to ater, $15. (313)868-1347 at The Ark, Ann Arbor. $25, $50. 5 p.m. Sunday. $6, $4 OEM THEATRE: "Escanaba in da (734) 763-TKTS ctiildren/seniors/students. (734) .- ; Moonlight," a comedy by Jeff GEM JAZZ TRIO: Performs 7-11 .: 995-543.9 Daniels, through July 30, 2 p.m. p.m. Friday-Saturday, at the CRANBROOK HOUSE: Open for and 8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Century Club Restaurant, Detroit. walk-in Sunday tours 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. . (313)963-9800 June 4 to- Oct. 29, at the house, Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. PAUL GERMIA/ROBERT JONES: 8 8ioomfield Hills. $10, Thursdays Sunday, at the theater, 33 Madispn p.m. Friday, June 9, at The Ark, June 15 to Oct. .26 lunch, at noon Ave., Detroit. $24.50-$34.50. Ann Arbor.-.$12.50. (734) 763- may be purchased for an additional ; (313)963-9800 TKTS $12. Stroll through the Cranbrook Gardens at no additional charge or JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE:'The AL HILL: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, enjoy only the gardens for $5,10 Day We Met* continues to Sunday, at Edison's, Birmingham. No cover. a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday June 25, 7:30 p.rri. Wednesday- (248) 645-2150 (open 11 a.m. Sunday). Free park Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. . JAZZHEAD: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, ing at Christ Church Cranbrook Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, and 2 June 8, at Edison's, Birmingham. directly across Lone Pine Road - p',in. Wednesday, June 14, at the NO cover. (248)645-2150 from Cranbrook House, (248) 645- Aaron DeRoy Theater at the MATT MICHAELS TRIO: With vibist 314¾ Jewish Community'Center, West Rob Pipho 8-11:30 p.m. DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER: I MAX Bloomfield. $15-$25. (248) 788- Wednesday, June 14; with trum movies include "Tropical 2900 peter Johnny Trudell June 21, with trumpeter Louis Smith June 28, at Rainforest," "Thrill Ride: The PLANET ANT THEATRE: "Shame on Ron's Fireside Inn, Garden City. • Science of Fun," ."Whales,".' Me," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June (734) 762-7756; "Mysteries of Egypt" and . i6-17 and 23-24, at the theater, STEVE NARDELLA TRIO: 9 p.m. "Everest," at the center, Detroit. Hamtramck. $10. (313) 3654948 Saturday, June 10, at Edison's, Admission to Exhibit Hal! is $3 for PLOWSHARES THEATRE COMPANY: Birmingham..No cover. (248) 645- aduits, $2 for children ages 3-15 "Fgll Circle," Jeff Chastang's story 2150 and adults ages 60 and older, free about a family unraveling at the STRAIGHT AHEAD: 9 p.m. Friday, for children ages 2 and younger. seams, continues to Sunday, June June 9, at Edison's, Birmingham. IMAX films are additional $4. (313) 25, in the Anderson Center Theatre Featured artist; Plymouth potter Kathy Sandberg is one of the 150 artists No cover, (248) 645-2150 577^400 at Henry Ford Museum and TITO PUENTE LATIN JAZZ DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM: Greenfield Village, Dearborn. $15- .. exhibiting works at The Royal Oak Clay & Glass Art Show 10 a.m. to 9 ENSEMBLE: Led by .Visit the newest exhibition "Folk .. $18. (313) 872-0279 * p.m. Saturday, June 10, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, on Wash ington Avenue between Fourth and Lincoln in Royal Oak. The festival also saxophonist/clarinetist Paquito Art of the Great Lakes" or "Racing D'Rivera, 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8. on the Wind: Sailing on the Great COLLEGE features children's activities, a food court, silent auction, and live music by at Orchestra Hall, Detroit. $16-62. Lakes," also a temporary exhibit the Stewart Francke Band 7 pm. Saturday, and Mark Randisi (Sounds of on the construction and launch of EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: (313) 576-5111 Sinatra) 1:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (248) 547-4000 or URSULA WALKER/BUDDY the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, at the "Das Barbecu," a country & west BUDSON: With Dan Kolton, 8 p.m. museum on Belle Isle, Detroit. ern musical comedy, 8 p.m. (800)-ART*5666, Friday-Saturday,-at Giovanni's, Regular admission $2, $1 Thursday-Saturday, June 8-10, at Pontiac. (248) 334-5241 seniors/children ages 12-18 during the Sponberg Theatre on campus, ED WELLS: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, the hours of 10 a,m. to 5 p.m. Ypsilanti. $8 Thursday, $13 Friday- . at the Century Ciub Restaurant, Wednesday-Sunday. (313) 852- Saturday, $11 Sunday. (734) 487- YOUTH WR E E O F> E R. JS. Detroit. (313) 963-9800 4051 1221 SUMM EMt/ i*«,opxjcmor^s MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE: HENRY FORD HENRY FORD COMMUNITY CONCE JEV TT S MARQUIS THEATRE: 'The Princess 'Peter Grimes," 8 p.m. Thursday- MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE: In COLLEGE: One-act plays, 'Cats and WOJ^KJ and the Magic Pea," continues , MUSIC IN THE AIR: Pete "Mad Saturday, June.8-10, and 2 p.m. fVarrvnrn orwn 9 a.m. tn 5 n m Dogs" and excerpts from 2U X- XJ 3E C2- RAS S 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Dog" Fetters plays the blues, 7 Sunday, June 11, at the Detroit daily. $12.50. $11.50 seniors, "Commedia Americana," contains LARRY ARBOUR: 7 p.m.' Friday, at theater, Northville. $7.50, (248) p.m. Friday, June 9, Kellogg Park, Opera House. $18-98. (313) 237- $7.50 kids 5^12, members and chil adult material, you.must be 18 to the Flying Fish Tavern, Beverly 349^8110 on Main Street, north of Ann Arbor 7464/(248)645-6666 dren under 5 free. (313) 271-1620 enter, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Trail, Plymouth. (734) 455-1453 Hills. (248) 647-7747 MEADOW BROOK HALL: Tours of June 15-17 and 22-24, and 2 p.m. SPECIAL STARS IN THE PARK: Farmington AUDITIONS/ DANCING LIGHTS FOLK the 110-room historic mansion built Sunday, June 18 and 15, at the EVEI>JTS Community Concert Band,'8 p.m. OPPORTUNITIES EXTRAVAGANZA: The fourth annua! by Matiida Dodge Wilson, widow of Adray Auditorium in the Mackenzie Thursday, June 8; Matinee String Dancing Lights Folk Extravaganza auto pioneer John Dodge and her . FTne Arts Building, Dearborn. $4. DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS: 6-9 CLARKSTON VILLAGE PLAYERS: Quartet 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15, . features John Rnan, Golden Griffon second husband Alfred G. Wilson, (3i3) 845-9817 p.rri. Thursday, June 15-Sept. 14, in Auditions for "Bus Stop," 2 p.m. at Heritage Park, on Farmington Stringtet, Nylon Country, Natural 1:30 p.m. daily and 1:30 p.m. and Depot Town, Ypsilanti. (734) 483- Sunday, June 18 and 7 p.m. Road between 10 and 11 Mile, Vibe, Brian Eyberg, Jim Presley, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oakland 4444 Tuesday, June 20 at the theater, COM^VTIJTNT'ITY Farmington Hills. (248) 473^1816 Don Smock, and Blake Chen, University campus, Rochester. $8, HOT ROD A ANTIQUE CAR SHOW: Ciarkston. $5 audition fee for non- THEATER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The 3 Thursday-Sunday, June 8-11 at $6 seniors, $4 children ages. 5-12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Sunday, June 11, of Us, good old rock n* roll, 7:30 members. For performances Sept. Amer's, 312 South State Street (248) 370-3140 also auto swap meet, car corral, 8-9, 16-19 and 21-23. -(248) 352- .near Liberty, Ann Arhor. (734)'327- FORD CHORUS: Presents an ^/.•ii.-. "-.. T^n.rHii, i rui ^uciy' , Juntl''—r>, . 1JL^sR , •"•ut•. UntiHxHLIILU^nL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN arts and crafts sale, music by Ste 2041 evening of music and laughter with Park, on Canton Center Road, 0176/(248)625-1826 HISTORY: "Wrapped in Pride: , UVONIA ARTS FESTIVAL An put- the musical comedy "Anything "south of Cherry Hill. (734) 397- FRANKLIN VILLAGE CONCERT RFC BOYS: 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, Ghanaian Kente and African door arts and crafts show, and Fine Goes," 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5110 BAND: Auditions for woodwinds, at The Ark, Ann Arbor. $10. (734) American Identity," an exhibit Arts in the Village Exhibit inside flutes, saxophones. French horns 763-TKTS r- «. ^ I ^wl-, W *K*.' LtntMrtk M,,U,lrAl A*-.^ June 9*-iO; 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10 t'^piwui^ kM«# irig^iiiv, UUHUIUI ctitw Greenmead's historic buildings 10 and percussionists, rehearsals Bt*the Henry Ford H World Center, TODD SNIDER: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, political significance of kente, con a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, BENEFITS (formerly known as Ford's World Monday evenings, 8 concerts a June 11, at The Ark, Ann Amor. tinues through July 16. at the until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at •"^"-- ••••*- ' i- -. .'..'" Headquarters) on the northeast year. (248) 474-8869 $12.50. (734) 763-TKTS museum, Detroit. $5, $3 ages 17 Greenmead Historical Village, CATCH A RISING STAR: An auction corner of Michigan Avenue and the GREAT LAKES LYRIC OPERA: DAVE WOLFENBERGER/JASON and under. (313) 494-5800 Livonia. (734)466-2540 to benefit the students of Wayne Southfield Freeway interchange, Auditions for baritone and mezzo- DENNIE: In concert 8 p.m. Friday, PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM: MOTOR CITY EXTRAVA CON: Comic State University's College of Fine, Dearborn. (313) 323-8173 soprano roles in the September pro June.9 at Trinity House Theatre, New exhibit, "American Vacations books, Pokemon, non-sport card, Performing and Communication MICHIGAN JEWISH AIDS duction of "The Old Man and the... Uvonia. $10, (734) 464-6302 6 Leisure,* continues'through action figure, toy show, 10 a.m. to Arts, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, COAUTtON ECHO PROGRAM: Thief* and future productions August, 7:30 p.m. at the museum, 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Knights at the Detroit Athletic Cfub. $75- Presents "From the Beginning I Did Monday, June 26. For more infor WORLD IVIXJSIO Plymouth. $3, $1 students, $7 fam of Columbus, Livonia. $2. (248) $500. (313) 577-1458 NiPt Speak in Secret/ a n*w play mation and to schedule an audi ily. (734)455-8940 426^059 FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH: The com AN EVENING IN A SPANISH by David Harris, Sima Rabinowitz mittee of the Michigan Jazz tion, call (248) 547-2027 or e- GARDEN: Featuring mezzo-soprano ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM: REDFORO THEATRE: "Broadway and Michael Robins with original Festival holds its annual fund-rais- . [email protected] Monica Swartout-fiebow, 8 p.m. Vintage base ball game, the Melody of 1936' starring Jack music by Roberta Carlson, 2 p.m. er, a Father's Day. Brunch, with the TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS: Saturday, June .10, at tbe - Grangers meet the Ohio Village Benny, Eleanor Powell, Robert and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11; 7:30 Larry Nozero Quartet and guest Performing arts classes, four two- Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Muffins, 1 p.m. Saturday. June 10; Taylor, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 12- trumpeter Johnny Trudell, noon to 3 week sessions June 26-Aug. 18, at Arbor, $10-25, $5 students. (734) Spring Garden Walk 10 a.m.'to 4 9-10, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, Groves High School, 20500 W. p.m. Sunday, June 18 in the Masonic Temple, Detroit. (313) 769-2999 p.m. Thursday,. June 15 ($8 10, organ overtures begins 30-min- 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills. $15 Waterman Center at Schoolcraft 535-8962 DERVISH: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June advance, $10); 'Tally My Ace! utes earlier, at the theater, Detroit. adults, $10 students, groups of 15 College, 18600 Haggerty, between VILLAGE PLAYERS OF 14, at The Ark, Ann Arbor. $15. Sports Memorabilia from the Past' $3. (313) 5314407 exhibit continues to.July 8, 14 or more. (248) 594-6522 Six and Seven Mile, Livonia. $25, BIRMINGHAM: Auditions for (734) 763-TKTS (Irish) SCARAB Cf AJB SILENT AUCTION: p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at the ST DUNfTAirt GUILD Of proceeds benefit the admission-free "Cote," a musical revue of Cole Auction and disco party, 6 p.m. museum. $3. $2 seniors /students. . CRAWBWOOlfc "Demn Yankees." Michigan Jazz Festival scheduled Porter, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18 and Saturday, Juno 10, 1970's attire DANCE (248)6564663 SdSO p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June for Sunday, July 16 at Schoolcraft 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. *T *he with cftsco theme encouraged but WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR SPIRIT OF FORD: "Summer of 8-10, In the outdoor Graek Theater. College. (248) 474-2720 or (734) theater, Birmingham. (248) 647- not required, at the club, Detroit. DANCERS: County Western dance, Racing" continues to Aug. 30, »15, «12. (24$) 644-0527 459-2454 0052 " ...... $40, fncRida* full course dinner. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10. 'design your own car or build works TlAMFTY HOUSE THEATRE: Presents ULSTER PROJECT OF METRO (313) 8311250 Italian American Cultural CJub, of art from recycled car parts, 9 the Parlour Theatre Production, DETROIT: * Always Patsy Cline" CHORAL WBrren. $7. (810) 573-4993. a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the hands •The Woman in Black,' a British SWUXSH cuure MIDSUMMER 5:30 p.m. Sunday/June 11, at the on automotive adventure center, ghost story, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, PlttrWL' 9:30 a.m. pancake Century Theater, Detroit. $40, to BEL CANTO CHORAL GROUP: Dearborn. $6, $5 senior, $4 ages June 16-17, at the tneew, Uvoma. breakfast, noon Maypole raising fol benefit the "BuHding Peace by Spring concert 8 p.m. Monday, COM^B »10. (734) 46*6302/(248) 44* 5-12. (313) 31 SPIRIT lowed by chorus smgtng, folk danc PeacO" program. (248) 641-8374 June 12, main sanctuary of Temple JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB: Kenny «540 ing and children's games, 1:30 Emanuel." 14450 W. 10 Mile Road, Smith Thursday-Saturday, June 8- WOT P«0 PRODUCT*)** "Canker p.m. dinner, at the club, LAJ38ICAL Oak Park. Program of light classi 10: Bitly Ray Bauer Wednesday- x+rsns: MUSIC Sorts 4 Oo-Go Jutoe," a cdfactlon Farmington Hills. (248) 646- «5 cal, folk songs, selections from Saturday, june 14 17, at the cfub ALBERTA ADAMS: 7 p.m. Friday DETROTT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: of skits, comedy, song and dance, 4073/(248) 478-2563 'Fiddler on the Roof." No charge. above Kicker's All American Grill, Saturday, June 9-10, Fox and World premiera of Michael 9 p.m. FrfeJay-Satufday, through WALKABOUT EXCURSIONS: 10 FESTIVAL OF HYMNS: Featuring the Livonia. (734) 261-0555 Hounds, Bloomfield Hills. Free. Ai Junt 24, Wund«f|found Tn*atre. a.m. to noon Sunday, June ll Daughter's "Rosa Parks choir, orchestra and handbell choir JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT Ages, (248) 644 4800. Royal Oak. turn 9 show sold out. Central Csrhpus Outdoor Art Walk Boulevard 2000," 10:45 a.m. and 8 of first United Methodist Church of PAISANO'S: Mark Knope Friday- $X2.Wt. Cm (248) 54M783 for with artist Ann* RubVi, maat on p.m. Friday, June 9. 8;30 p.m. Plymouth, Detroit Handball Saturday. June 9-10, Bill Thomas the stops of ftaekhom Hall at the Saturday, Juno 10, and 3 p.m. dajtalls. Ensemble, and Gainard Brass, at Friday Saturday, June 16-17. at the Unrvarsrty of Michigan »15; 1*3 Sunday, June 11, at Orchestra Hall, First United Methodist Church, club. Dearborn. Call (313) 584 p.m. Sunday, Juna 11. Stop Into trW Datrolt. $14480, (313) 57*5111 Plymouth (734) 453-5280 8885 past wMt* vtanrtrtg architectural DtTROfTINBTTTUTIOFARTS: MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE: stytaa In stately homos and pvnc Brunch with bach series features »1»«/ SWING Chris Zito. also Rob Larkin churcnos m Ann Arbor, most at the the winners of the Great Lakes JPO aaKBBBasBjiBjiBwwaSaA Thursday-Saturday, June 810; Mark City Hall parkmg tot on Fifth Chamber Music Festival. 11:30 TRAM: *Af**fln*s and Eds DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Boyd, also Seth Buckwald Avanua $15. Call (734) 6234440 a.m. Sunday, June 18, guest seat Comtdy Woddmg," pmm**6 by at Orchestra Han, Detroit. $, (313) Thursday-Saturday, June 1SJ7, at fordatatt. Thoatrt Arts Productions, 5 p,m, ing bag Ins 20 minutes prior to con 576-5111 the club, Royal Oak. (248) 542-" cert. $22, $11 under age 12, $5 9900 Sttndayt. TicKeti $69.50 par par MICHAEL JAMES/DEBORAH pfogram 11:30 a.m. Thursday^ juha stairwell seating. (313) 833-4005 SECOND CITY: Improv Jammers son, include* 3 hour tra+n rtdt\ ffvo JIMMERSOte Piano bar 7 11 p.m 8; the magic of Stuart and Lori 1 ttfttAT LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC 7:30 p.nr Wednesdays ($5). (.113) course crinnor, and entertajnmsnt. Wednesday-Thursday, and 8 p.m. to p.m. and 3 p,m. Saturday, Juno 10, FtSTrVAL: Saturday-Saturday, June 965 2222/(248) 645 6666 or Call (248) 960-9440 for informa midnight Friday-Saturday, at La at Wonderland Man, Livonia. (734) 10-24, at various locations. (248) online at wwwJick^tmasterxoTt tion. Blstecca Italian Grille. Livonia. 5224100 362-6171 „ (734)254-0400 •BBBBl mmm*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279. Items must include the date, time, venue, admission price and a telephone number. »4**#**t**4***4**»*«**»*i**»»*«*««***»*«'»****»«»»«j|**»«t****«*l'*44«*«4****»»«**»»*»**a»i »*«•**»#•«*»*•»•***»*« »**#•*»«•#*••>»•*»*• DR. ORE, SNOOP DOOG, ICE CUBE, DAVE MASON: 8 p.m. Friday, June MOTLEY CRUE: With Megadeath J4MMY PAOC AND THE BLACK RMOO STMHI AND H» ALL*TAJ«\ CWNSTINA AGUILERA: With EMINEM AND WARREN O: Up in 23, Magic Bag, Ferndale. $20. and Anthrax, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, CROWES: With Kenny Wayne BAfffh 7:30 p.m. Saturday. June Destiny's Child, 7:30 p.m. Smoke Tour, 7:30 p.m. Friday, '•' (248) 544-3030. Aug..16,.Pine Knob Music Theatre, Shepard, 11, Pine Knob. $15.50-$27.50. Thursday, Aug. 24, Pine Knob July 7, The Palace of Auburn MAZE: With Geratd Levert, K-Ci Independence Township. $1&$35. (248) 64S6666. Music Theatre, Independence Hills. $3&-$50. arid Jo Jo and Kevin Edmonds, Time (248)645-6666. STEELY DAM: 8 p.m. Sunday, July , Townshfp.. $38.50-$25. (248) 645- BOB DYLAN: With Phil Leah and TBA, Sunday, July 23, Pine Knob MOXY FRUVOUS: 8 p.m. Tuesday, 25, Pine Knob Musk: Theatre, •. eeee. Friends, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, Music Theatre, Independence June 20, Magic Bag, Ferndale. independence Township. $25-$75.' AUMAN BROTHERS: 7:30 p.m. Pine Knob Music Theatre, Township. $25-$47.50. (248) .645- . $15. (248) 544-3030. ' (248)645-6666, Saturday, July 22, Pine Knob Music Independence Township. $25- 6666. THE MOODY BLUES: 7:30t>.m. THE STILL 9:30 p.m. -Thursday, -: Theatre, Independence Townships 43.50. (248) 645-6666; MICHAEL MCDONALD: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, Pine Knob Music June 29 , Karl's Cabin, Prymouth.; $18-35.(248)645-6666 EELS: Monday, June 19, 7th House, Friday, Aug. 4, Pine Knob Music theatre, Independence Township. (734)45&*450 LORI AMEY: 8 p.m. Saturday, June ' Pontiac Theatre, Independence Township. $15.5a$29.50 ' STIMCI: With Tracy.Chapman, 7:30 $12.50-$24,50. (248) 645-6666. .. 24, Espresso Royale, Ann Arbor. , ENCORE: Thursday, June 15, St. NICKELODEON'S ALL THAT TOUR: Kenny Wayne Shapard p.m. Friday, July 14, Pine Knob '•. > (734) 662-2770; 10 p.m. Saturday, Andrew's Hall, Detroit. MDFMK: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, With ltd, Bewitch'd and Blaque, Music Theatre, Independence Clutch Cargo, Pontiac. All ages. July 8, Roadrunners Raft, FEDORA: Saturday, June 10, Sunday, Aug. 6, Pine-Knob Music 645^6666. Township. $25-$75. (248) 64.5- , $22.50 advance. (313) 961-MELT. PEARL JAM: With Supergrass, 7:30 Hamtramck. 21 and over. (313) Jaboby's, Detroit. $5 cover. 18 &' Theatre, Independence Township,: 6666. NATAUE MERCHANT: 8 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, The Palace 873-7238; 8 p.m. Saturday,-July over. (313) 886-7860 or(800)- $18;50-$28.50. (248) 645-6666. SUPEROOT: With The Skraps, Thursday, July 13; Meadow Brook of Auburn Hills. $28. (248) 045- 22, Gayle's Chocolates, Royal Oak. 700-2437. ; NOBODY'S BUSINESS: Hosts Blindshot, PT's Revenge,.Pear ; Music Festiva!,,Rochester Hills. 6666 Free. (248) 39&O001; 8 p.m. FOREIGNER: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Rockabilly Jam Sessions, Gone Bad, Wrist.RocKet, 7 p.m. $20-$27.50. (248) 645-6666. POISON: With. Cinderella. Dokken Tuesday, July 25,.The Ark, Ann Sept. 10, Pine Knob'Music Thursdays at The New Way Bar, Friday, June 9, 7th House, Pontiac. ' STEVE MILLER BAND: With Gov't and Slaughter, 6 p.m, Sunday, July Arbor. Free. (734) 761-1451. Theatre, Independence Township. Ferndale. (248) 541-9870. All ages. $8. (313) 961-MELT. Mule, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, • 2, Pine Knob Music Theatre, ANGRY STEPS: Friday-Monday, June $14.50-$24.50. (248) 645-6666. NO DOUBT: With Lit, Black Eyed ' SUPER FURRY ANIMALS 8 p.m. - Pine Knob Music Theatre* Independence Township. $15- 9-12, Jacoby's, Detroit. $5 cover. FORGE: With Arizing, Brpadzi.Ha, 8 Peas, 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, Saturday, June 10, -7th-House, Independence Township. $21.50- $27.50. (248) 645-6666. 18 and over. (313) 886,7860 or p.m. Saturday, June 10, Shelter, Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater, ... Pontiac. AH'ages. $10 advance. . (800) 700-2437. Detroit. All ages. $7. (313) 961- $37.50.(248)645-6666. RACHEL AND KAPP: 7 p.m. Pontiac. $26.50. (24«) 335-9497.- (313) 961-MELT. BANTAM ROOSTER: With The Wild MELT. .• MISSING PERSONS: With Flock Of Wednesday, June 7, Fox and N'SYNC: No Strings Attached Tour, Hounds. Bloomfield Hills. Free. All. THE SWINGWQ NECKBftEAMERS: Bunch,.Gaffle, 9 p.m. Friday, June GLENN FREY: 8 p.m. Saturday, July Seagulls, Wang Chung, Gene Loves Tuesday, July 18, Pontiac ' Ages. (248) 644-4800. With The Greenhorns and The Drag • 9, Magic Stick, Detroit. 18 and '8, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Jezebel, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, Silverdome. $49.75. (248) 645- RED HOT CHIU PEPPERS: With Strippers, 9 p.m., Thursday, June • over. $7. (313) 833-9700 Oak. $42.50. (248) 645-6666. Pine Knob Music Theatre, ;'. ' ' 6666. Stone Temple Pilots and Fishbone, 15, Majestic Theatre Center, XJHNNIE BASSETT AND THE BLUES KENNY G: 7:30 p.m: Thursday, June Independence Township. $10-$15, . OZZFEST 2000: Featuring 022y . 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, Pine Knob Detroit. 18 & over. $8. (313) 833- INSURGENTS: 10 p.m. Thursdays, 15, Pine Knob Music Theatre, (248) 645-6666. Osbourne, Pantera, Godsmack, Music Theatre, Independence 9700. , Music Menu, Detroit. (313) 964- Independence Township. $15.50- MONTREUX FESTIVAL: Featuring Al Static X, Incubus/Methods of Township. $28.50-$38.50. (248) THIRD COAST *£QfiAfc 5 p.m. 6368, $32.50. (248) 645-6666 or (248) Jarreau, Roberta Flack, David Mahem, POD, Soulfiy, Queens of 645-6666. Saturday, June 3, Friday, June 23," BUGS BEDDOW BAND: 210 p.m. 377-0100. Sanborn, Joe Sample, George Duke, the Stoneage and Crazytown, 10 The Deck, Detroit. (313) 965-9500 . Sunday, June 11, Al's Copper Monday, Aug. 21, Pine Knob Music JOSHUA REDMAN: 7 p.m. and 10 . GIPSY KINGS: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, THIRD EYE BUND: With Ver.tiCle Theatre, Independence Township. a.m. Wednesday, July 12, Pine p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Magic Bag, Mug's. Tent Party and Fund-raiser Sept. 2, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Knob Music Theatre, Independence Horizon,;7 p.m. Wednesday. July for the Oakland County Food Bank, $18.50-$34.50. Call (248) 645- Ferndale. $20. (248) 544-3030. Independence Township. $15- 19, P.ihe Knob Music Theatre. $15- . 6666. Township. $50.25, with donation to REEFERMEN: Friday, May 26, Waited Lake. 21 and over. (248) $42.50. (248) 64S6666 .Ufebeat Charity. (248) 645-6666. Thursday, June 1, Fifth Avenue -. $27.50. 624-9659. Bring canned food dona ROY HAYNES TRIO: Featuring Ballroom, Novi. (248) 735-4011.. THOM: 9 p.m. Saturday. June 10, tions. Danilo Perez and John Pattitucci, 8 RIB AMERICA: 4-11 p.m. Thursday- Nankin Mill Tavern. Westland. Free . THE BELL RAYS: With The and 11' p.m. Friday-Saturday, June CLUB CIRCUIT Friday, June 15-16; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (734) 427-0622. Lovemasters, Clone Defects, 9 p.m. 16-17, Bird of Paradise, Ann Arbor. Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18. Free THREE DOC NK»MT: With Symphony Monday, June 12, Magic Stick, $20. (248) 645-6666. AUflN'Sv575€ Cass Ave., Detroit. 18 and otttor welcome. (313) 332-2355 or www.atvlna.xtcofn.cofH festival with entertainment by Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June Detroit. 18 and over. $7. (313) SCOTT HENDERSON: 8 p.m, ARBOR BREWING COMPANY: 114 E. WashrngtcHi St., Ann Arbor. Free. 21. Twistin' Tarantulas, Reefer Men, • 16, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 833-9700 Thursday, July 13, Magic Bag, and o4def-(734)213-1393 or www.BrOorOrewing.com and Molly Hatchett performing Independence Township. $15.50-. TONY BENNETT: With Diana Krall, ferndale. $16. (248) 544-3030. THt AMC: 316 S. Main. Ann Arbor. (734) 763 8587 Thursday; Gordon Bennett, Jill $29.50. (248)645^6666. 7,:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, Pine DON HENLEY; 8 p.m. Wednesday, ANBUMO ItALU WtST: 6676 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 865- Jack, and Loverboy performing TRAGICALLY H»P: With Chris ' Knob Music Theatre, independence June 14. Pine Knob Music Theatre, 9300 Friday; Five Horse Johnson, Soul Brown, Kate Fenner and Ouster. 7 Township..$15-$35. (248) 645- Independence Township. $66 pavil BCAUE STREET BLUCS: 8 N. Saginaw Street, Pontiac. (248) 334-7900. Clique, Alberta Adams, Johnnie,, . p.m. Saturday, July 15, Pine Knob 6666. ion only. $1 per ticket donated to mm OF PARADISE: 312 Main Street. Ann Arbor. (734) 662-8310 Bassett, Thometta Davis, and Otis Music Theatre, Independence CUNT BLACK: '7:30p.m. Thursday, Walden Woods preservation. (248) BUND PM: 208 S. Rrst St.. Ann Arbor, $3 in advance, $5 at the door. 19 Day & Knights performing and oWar. (734) 996*8555 Or www.Wi(X»CMgmusiC.co Mow Moor*: Demi Demi Moore's latest has Moore stars as both her in intriguing dual role Marty ana BY CHBHTY LEMDU! imaginary? It's impossible to tell. want you to like me," and after; Marie ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITBR Both are so rich in detail, they their first date, "I'd like to conw* in Alain Demi Moore plays a woman feel completely real to home with you." On Marty's firaC; living two lives in "Passion of Marie/Marty and to the audi informal date with Aaron in CoiiC Berlin Mind/ ence. tral Park, he tells her wistfuUJC er's That's not even the moBt She confideB her confusion to "There's something about twor' "Pas unusual part of the movie. therapists in France and New people sharing their souls on a sion of What's immediately striking is York, and friends in both places Sunday morning.'' Mind." how much clothing Moore Wears try to convince her they're the Who would date either of in both lives. After showing off ones who are real. She also falls them? And why do either of them' her perfectly toned body in in love with a man in each life. stay with her after she admits' "Striptease" and "G.I. Jane" and In France, it's the aggressive she has a secret, second life? on magazine covers in the '90s, and seductive William (Stellan They should write her off as a here.Moore's character wears Skarsgard), a writer whose most nut and run for the hills, but for baggy overalls in the garden and recent novel she has just some reason they stick around. pajamas and socks to bed. trashed. In New York, it's Aaron This latest film from Belgian (William Fichtner), a shy, director Alain Berliner couldn't Her wardrobe is only the thoughtful accountant who ISABSLLI WTOWASTW most obvious indication of how be more different from his earli becomes her friend first and er "Ma Vie en Rose" ("My Life in different a film this is for her. then her lover. Look closer and you'll see Moore Pink"), about a 7-year-old boy Is she cheating on one with the who believes he's a girl, wears has immersed herself in a com other? She can't discern which S E ft V E K r c N T R I f plex role that depends on subtle makeup and dresses, and plays man is an illusion, and fears with dolls. nuance to convey two separate choosing the wrong one. Writer lives. She plays Marie, a wid Ron Bass, known for big box Both feature, main characters owed mother of two young office movies like "Entrapment," who struggle with identity GUIDETOTHE MOVIES daughters who lives in the "My Best Friend's Wedding^ and crises, but that's where the simi French countryside. She spends "Rain Man," keeps the audience larities end. "Ma Vie en Rose," sunny, lazy days working in the guessing until the very end in which earned Berliner a Golden ^ garden and writing free-lance this slower, subtler film. Globe for best foreign language book reviews for The New York Much of Bass' dialogue does film in 1998, was bright, Colorful, jtaug (K13) US71(PC13) even campy at times. NPMSS0NlfOSJIU2 Times. feel stilted, however, and his ShflKMcOMms msMM But when she goes to sleep at "Passion of Mind" is more sub • 6W0Wayne(W., (W3) romantic interests for Oneb&S.ofWarrenRd. MP SHANGHAI MOON (PC13) night, she wakes up as Marty, a Marie/Marty are completely dued and introspective. It's 313-729-106« MK»AIM$(K) high-powered Manhattan liter annoying and create little chem flawed and a bit convoluted, but liHfetlCJMBLK ary agent who lives alone in a. istry. worth seeing simply because the 2150N.OpdyfceRd. Bargain Mjbrws Datv MA0TV(t) . 7501 Highland Rd, AI5hjwUiti6pm spacious, eclectic loft. idea behind it is so intriguing. Between University 8t Walton BKd $MAUT«ECI0OIS(K13) S.E. comer M-S? & waKams Lake Both men lay their cards on Cootinuocs Show My mri-m CBnBSTAa{K13) M.. - Then the next morning, she the table way too early. William "Passion of Mind" is a • hrowMjOneaiWy. tie Shows WdTtorv Fri. 4 S*. OAMATOI(I) wakes up again as Marie. tells Marie during one of their Paramount .Classics release; it If MHOTU NOWH MnWIMfKLIR AJSho*5un«6nm L0VIANDIASUTMl(PC13) (241)6^7900 Which life is real and which is early meetings,."I've decided I runs 105 minutes. CortwcwSwwwily rcQUBKT(K1J) aU77FUBt5$1 Utt Shews WW Dws. fri. Sat lfMSSK)KMF0$$aU2 cHiKxemtmmesiMMS WYETMiDCXJIUOGCYAND efDWOlBNOWJS (™) ADKOFfVENEWSOttiNS. THE MN0SAUt(K) ONLY ThtATRE »N OttWNO C0LNTY NP»UW The Obnerver & EccentriefftiVHSDAX, JUNE 8, 2000 **C] v ; ,., •_, • ? ' ^ '.-i' •>v'1&|&i£3^-¾^ "v '*:-•::-•. -v^.i ••i'^-;'3---!;-/•.:•,•••;•'f'.v^'i -.^-^:¾¾ ^ ^fe^f*;:^: ! J !, ^Swlfe'^ . •v^^ziWfc*^/"' •'••;' J 'fi)r\i fr&Zzb^^-St 3- > <.: . ,--' .JC'". •. . ' •' For a healthy dose of happy-go-lucky punk just 'blink' Tom D«Longe lucked out," he said. "We worked about women taught ever-so-' Onttt* wouldn't exactly hard to get it!" tongue-in-cheek in'The'. Party way: be surprised if The work has paid off and to Song, and it's all done in furious* the Central blink- prove it DeLonge and his blink- ly-paced blink-182 style. 182'$ Intelligence 182 cohorts, singer-bassist Mark The band is also featured on Agency stopped Hoppua and new drummer the latest compilation for Benefit Mark by his house, in Travis Barker will grace the for The Bay. "We live at the Hoppus, , an attempt to stage Junfi 9 at Pine Knob Music beach," said DeLonge. "We knew Tom keep him quiet. . Theatre in Independence Town the people putting it together. DeLonge Singer, gui ship before a sold out crowd. The We've done one or two before." ' ^9m ^P^^^P^^fc^^ and tarist and one- upcoming tour, he promised, will His reasoning is simple, and it Travis third of the Bay be chock full of funny video rhymes':. "If it helps out the bay, iV pop-punk outfit blink-182, footage and some funny new then hay!" Barker- DeLonge admits he's somewhat jokes - along with some of the make consumed by thoughts of govern But radio stations, MTV and same old jokes the band can't music media everywhere can't their way ment conspiracy and alien exis seem to lose. tence - and he's proud of it. get enough of Enema of The to Pine What, does blink-182 do before State over-playing undeniable Knob ;L"A11 I ever do is read books heading out on 9uch a.big-time hits like All The Small Things- about aliens and the end of the Music tour with all sorts of sold-out and What's My Age Again. "I'm Theatre world," he said in a recent tele dates? "I light a fire, say a chant. really proud of our record," he phone interview with The I put water on my face," he said, said. "I like what we've done." in Inde Observer & Eccentric. "I'm try laughing. "I don't really do. any Though the album took only pendence ing to open up the eyes of the thing. I try to relax as much as two and a half months to record, Township^ public. I know we have got tech possible. Every time I come it's proved to have a much longer Friday. nology and contact." Though he home, I'm more busy than any shelf life. After 50 weeks on the insists it's just the government one you've ever seen." Billboard 200 chart, it's steady at and Tom DeLonge himself that While sitting on his sofa 48. Their recent single Adam's know for sure. "I'm going to talk Song is currently at number two about aliens so much it will get strumming his guitar from a San Diego home, DeLonge spoke with on the Modern Rock Charts. But the point where the CIA is com that's not all DeLonge has been ing: to my house. an easy-going tone - seeming almost stunned about the band's listening to these days. After a -If ray band is suddenly really success. "We all met through recent trip to the record store, he unpopular..." his Voice trails with mutual friends and put a band bought albums by Dr. Dre, The laughter as if he expects to get together. All of a sudden we're Descendants and The Ataris. into some trouble. Somehow it playing big shows." As for his own band, DeLonge seems unlikely, But this virtual Referred to as Hot Pants - for noted that they've come a long obsession with the unknown did no particular reason - on the CD way. "We've gotten to be a much lead to his favorite track on the liner notes, he describes the better band, better songwriters. band's latest album Enema of average blink fan as a "happy- We learned from what we've The State. go-lucky skater kid who' doesn't done wrong - what jokes are A possible new single and hate the world." Though he bad, what music's bad. But we video might be made for Aliens admits now rock, pop and metal all know we look really good Exist, the mere thought of which fans of all ages entered the mix. naked!" gets DeLonge into an adorable, "There's such a wide array of Does anyone else predict an child-like tizzy squealing: "I kids." But the punk-rock-skater alien abduction here? ... might have my video." boys and girls remain loyal. Lucky tieketholders will see all This i9 a far cry from his earli "We sing about things these of blink-182, along with Bad er days of delivering concrete. kids can relate to," he reasoned. Religion, Fenix TX, 7:30 p.m. Fri-. 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