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BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WWTO INDEX dclem&oe,homecomm.net - Claudia Wilson had a dream • Obituaries A14 for her own four children when she took them to a freedom • Classified Index F7 march in Detroit in 1963. Real Estate jv; Like Dr. Martin Luther King Crossword G4 Jr., she wanted her children to live in a world free of racial prej Jobs G6 udice. Home & Service J2 "I came up in a generation Automotive J4 when some people had a lot of ; prejudices," she said. ' • Opinion A12-13 Wilson, now 69, marched again A*~ « ^ . ~ ' \ , » ^ , . • Calendar B4 Monday - this time in Westland Leader: Officer Envoy Otis Green leads the Salvation 11 Sports . CI with daughter Lori Wilson, 44, Army Bagley Gospel Choir from Detroit at the Salvation • RealEstate Fl '" Pleas* see KINO., A3 Army's Martin Luther King Jr. Day ceremony. HOW TO REACH US 2 Westland police officers Newsroom; 734-953-2104 Teen suspected in fire Newsroom Fax: 734-M1-727& E-meil: bJiKxtamswDoa.hotnscoronviwt ticketed in gambling case Ni$htifne/Sports: 734-*ft3-2104 at apartment complex BY DARRELL CLEM the Westland Police Department for fonder Comment line: 734-153-2042 STAFF WRITKR more thnn 20 years. Classified Advertising: 734-W1-0W0 BY DARRELL CLEM ments on Merriman Road south of Ann delemGoo.homccomm.net "These arc two officers who have 8TAFF WRITER Arbor Trail, Westland Fire Department . Display Advtrtlslrf: 734-W1-2300 dclemOo«,homecomm.net Two veteran Wrstland police officers, been here for a long time," he said, Home Delivery: 734-551-0500 Battalion Chief Chris Szparn said. ticketed Sunday in a high-stakes gam "and they're both good guys." A Westland teenager is suspected of ' No one was seriously injured during bling party in Royal Oak, won't likely Price placed both officers on desk starting an apartment fire in an the blaze, which firefightors snuffed lose their jobs. Police Chief Emery duty until an internal investigation can attempt to kill his girlfriend's mother out within 20 minutes. * * be completed, possibly within a Week or Tuesday morning, police and fire offi The boy has been placed in a Wayne Price said Wednesday. two. cials said. County youth home, and he could face "From what 1 know right now, 1 don't Price said the officers, cited for mis The incident occurred at 9:13 a.m. criminal charges of arson and assault see anybody getting terminated demeanors, could fatv verbal or written after the 16-year-old boy and the moth with intent to murder, Westland police because of this," he snid. er argued at Hawthomo Club Apart « S3174 10011 6 Please sec F1WE, A2 Price declined to name the of/icers ~PT ease see OFFICER*, A4 but confirmed that they have been with • ••••>'; V mm Tftc Qteertwr A lSccenMc/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 -!'Ci.-•••..'• rrzmi^dMi^ from page Al frompa0eAl li, MATC Stobbe said,' when she'smelted smoke,'" he" Couhty Medical Examiner's i"We're going to try to charge said. Office ruled that Michael's inter hjra u an adult," Sipbb^ aaid. When she realized the hallway nal injuries were far more seri ««%• boy was described as a was on fire, she began yelling for ous than had been suspected. 2|l*p*und student of John help from her first-floor apart-, The office determined that the Plain High School, but officials ment, Szpara said. She appar boy had been "beaten ,to death,'' dMfet release his name because ently had physical difficulties according to a police report. hi haant been charged. trying to get out on her own, he The child suffered abdominal jThe boy, his girlfriehd and the bleeding and a liver fracture, said. and his pancreas had been mpther all shared an apartment Contractors hired to do work 04 the south end of the complex, pushed against his spine, split at Hawthorne Club heard the ting it in two, the report said, Sfpara said. woman's cries for help. 4jhe building where the fire Westland police also are inves One worker jumped inside the tigating medical examiner started sustained about $20,000 , apartment and, with help fropv reports that the boy may have to $25,000 in damages, much of been previously beaten. it from smoke, he said. another worker, lifted the woman through the window, "There may be evidence of Fire officials wouldn't reveal prior injuries," Stobbe said. specific details of how the fire Szpara said. One worker initially tried to go In court Sunday, a not-guilty KaMan Clark smarted and said the incident plea was placed on record for remain* under investigation. through a front door, but found W^XmW^WBKWlfVw^rrmma it locked. Clark during his arraignment. After the argument erupted, He was denied bond. • Clark It scheduled the mother went into a bedroom Firefighters quickly doused the flames, and Szpara said the He is scheduled for a Jan. 28 for a Jan. 28 hearing In a^d closed the door, and the boy hearing in Westland 18th Dis Westland 18th District s ^•fv/iact. MJestlan&dDbsmra: % (USPS 663-5») ** PutWwd *v«ry Su^cy tnd Ttvjrtday by Ot>Mrv*r 4 Ecearrto* N«w»papefi 362S1 Sc^oo^riR. L»vcrUa. Ml A41S0 PwtodfcH potl»9* p«>d at Uv«ni«. Ml «151 AddfMj U tral (jub»cr<«^,. cft^r^ o< tadnu. Form SS^k)P.O. Bo»30M.I>««^ MJ44151 T»t^ihO(^5»l-<»00 =£ SUBSCRIPTION RATES C*m«f Delrvtry MaitOeiwry ' . Monthly _....$3.t5 Or* r**< - ..186-00 Or* y»*r...... * WAD Or»y»«/(Sr.C*jeri).„ r $44.00. 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He is tha son ' Health department officials and experts "Caring for Your Baby" will be covered 6-7 of David and Kathy and is the relevant health information that citizens can p;m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Inkster ^rom other agencies will conduct the free use to promote health and ensure a better brother of Daniel, 8, Jon, 11, seminars at department health clinics Health Center, 3505 Walnut, Inkster. For and Tiffany, 15. His favorite around the county. quality of life." more information, call 4313) 563-U33. The first seminar will be "Stress and subjects are science and math. ••. "Every day, the health department Other topics that will be covered include His hobbies include playing •receives calls from residents requesting Health" 3-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the "Don't Let Your Health Go Up in Smoke" sports with friends. ihealth information on a variety of subjects'," Westland HeAtth.CsnJter* 2001 Merriman and "How to Have Safer Sex." "said Wayne County Medical Director Dr. Road. Call (734) 727-7260 for more informa For more" tfifbnrratien about the seminars, tf you want to be & Westland^ Donald ^awrenchuk. tion. call the health department at (734) 727- Oteervor carrier, please call "These health education workshops will "Health Insurance for Your Child" will be 7000. 5M-0800. EricMcCaMH ^ Officers from page Al • reprimands or possibly suspen sions. He didn't rule out their fir ing but said it isn't likely. A veteran Canton police officer ticketed at the same football gambling party already has been suspended with pay as that department conducts an investi gation. Canton Public Safety Director John Santomauro would preside over any disciplinary hearing that the officer might face and would issue a final judgment on punishment, if any. "We have rules of conduct for our officers that's higher than what's expected from civilians," Santomauro said. "We expect a higher standard of conduct." Price made a similar state ment. "Some people including myself like to hold us to a higher stan dard, but we live in the real world," he said, adding later, "I don't condone this." Some Westland City Council members had heard about the officers being ticketed, but one member said he didn't believe the council would become involved in the matter. "I believe this is a matter that is going to be investigated and ultimately decided by the police department, specifically Emery Price," Councilman Richard LeBlanc said. A series of tips to' Farmington Hills police led to a raid of the Royal Oak Music Theater on Sunday evening. Officers from Royal Oak, Farmington Hills and the Oakland County Sher iffs Department conducted the raid, making 13 arrests and issu-^ ing more than 300 tickets. Gambling aside, police also arrested three people for cocaine possession and one man for hav ing a handgun. Others were taken into custody for not pro viding identification, Farming: ton Hills Assistant Chief Chuck Nebus said. The raid netted $221,000 in cash in the betting operation. People bet $500 for possible $100,000 payoffs, police said. South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium, which includes Farmington Hills and Novi police officers, tracked information that revealed a gam bling operation under the ruse of an investment seminar that would take place at the theater. The "seminar" coincided with the NFC and AFC championship games Sunday. "It was really just a front," Farmington Hills Police Chief Bill Dwyer said. Those ticketed were cited for frequenting a place of illegal gambling. The citations carry a ^ $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail One* we open the doors, your cost of living is 901119 down, upon conviction. Officials say the investigation because "We Sell For Less." Always Hive... Always will. is continuing and could lead to felony charges against party organizers. 1 N Staff writers Scott Daniel and We work hard to keep our prices low, the quality high, Larry O'Connor contributed to t this report. and to offer you the best value around. fcfwrtfat fH*d -0—- mtwur Area landfill llfcOMWw. It's our commitmentr and your guarantee. seeks expansion Your new WAL-MART store is opening soon,.. Owners of Sauk Trail Hills landfill in Canton, which serves B507 Middlebek Westland, are hoping to gain township approval for a vertical We have something different ip store for you. Livonia expansion by the end of the month. Allied Waste Systems wants to raise the 165-acrc landfill about 100 feet from its current permit ted height of 120 feet. The Ari zona-based company must got approvals from Canton, Wayne County and the state to make the expansion, "Wc would like to get all pf them in 1999," Allied District General Manager Laurie Kendall said. Allied Waste Systems began operations at Sauk Hills in 1993 The company consolidated three small landfills on the 200-ncre site into one. The land Till, which sits south of Michigan Avenue near Lilley, serves a consortium of area communities. The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 'At New students invited to tour Madonna at special events Rouge group needs volunteers Madonna University will hold Information on admissions, two campus visitation days for financial aid and scholarships individuals interested in learn will be available, and transfer BY KEN ABRAMCZYK sensitive to pollutants and impervious, while none was asking, when they were out, ing more about the university. STAFF WRITER habitat degradation. found in impervious areas what the weather was like students are encouraged to kabrjunczykQoe.homecomm.net The Blue and Gold days are bring their" transcripts, "It is such a simple survey with 21 percent surface cover and what they heard," Binga scheduled 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs Friends of the Rouge need a to do," said John Bingamon, age. mon said. Volunteers will lis day, Feb. 11, and 1-4 p.m. Sat The. university's flexible few good volunteers. director of public involvement "But it's difficult to assess ten to a cassette tape to learn urday, March 20, during the schedule allows the student to The group needs the volun projects for Friends of the it on a one-time survey," Gra the various calls, then visit university's open house. attend full-time or part-time. teers not just for the annual Rouge. "We're looking for any ham said. "We know it's a pre one quarter-square mile Participants will tour the For information, call Madonna Rouge River cleanup in June, one who has never done any liminary study. That's one of between one and four times campus, meet with faculty, staff University's Admissions Office but earlier this spring in monitoring before. the important elements of during the spring to survey. ^.«md.aiudents, and learn about at (734),432^339 or (800) 852- March and April to survey "Last year we had a group why the project is being done The following sessions have more, than 50 career-orienteA 4951, or e-mail: amphibians in the river's of elementary students, — to identify the areas that been scheduled to train volun programs offered during the [email protected]. watershed, a study summa retirees, families and scout should be protected." teers: day, evenings and weekends. rized so succinctly by the troops. A lot of it was families Bingamon said a second Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-9 executive director of Friends — getting kids out and learn year will allow for compar p.m., Northville Township of the Rouge. ing about nature." isons to last year's results. Hall, 41600 Six Mile Rdad. SC seeks outstanding alumni "The question is when does Last year's survey revealed •Volunteers will be needed Thursday, March 4, 7-9 p.m. a young frog's fancy tjim to a direct correlation between along the RJwer branch of the Superior Township Hall, 3040 love," Jim Graham said with a impervious surfaces — such Rouge in Canton, Superior N. Prospect Road. Schoolcraft College is seeking fessional field or volunteerism smile. as parking lots, streets and and Salem townships. That Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.- nominations for outstanding and have contributed to School Volunteers will be asked to rooftops that empty directly group will listen for four dif noon, Canton District Library, alumni who have made signifi craft while a student or alum listen for and identify the into rivers and streams ferent species. 1200 S. Canton Center Road. cant contributions to their pro nus. The Distinguished Alumni calls of different male species instead of infiltrating directly Volunteers also must sur Saturday, March 13, 10 fession, the community and the Committee created this award to of frogs and toads, as they into the ground —- and water vey the middle branch of the a.m.-noon, Salem Township college. recognize the overall success of indicate their availability to quality. Rouge in Northville, Ply Hall. 9600 Six Mile Road. The award winner will be hon Schoolcraft College students. females when the weather The spring peeper was the mouth and Salem townships, ored at commencement exercises The deadline for applications warms up in the spring. The most frequently observed frog and in Novi. That group will Anyone interested in partici Saturday, May 8. is Friday, March 26. Applica survey will be used to identify in 172 of approximately 200 be asked to listen for eight dif pating in the frog and toad Nominees must have earned tions can be obtained by contact high-quality wetland wildlife quarter mile survey blocks. ferent species, expanding on survey, can call John Binga 30 credit hours at Schoolcraft, ing the Department of Market habitats in the Rouge River All four species were found in last year's study. mon at '313> 792-9627. excelled in or achieved special ing and Development at (734) watershed >af^ amphibians are blocks that were 13 percent "They have a data form. distinction in civic affairs, a pro- 462-4417. Tax checkoff raises funds RED BALLOON for children THE SAVINGS JUST GOT BETTER! As hundreds of thousands of Michigan State Income Tax Forms go in the mail, another major campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect across the state begins this month. 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Kirksey "Our executive director (Mar STArrWWTSR hopes the CWW "speaks as a sha Bianconi) does an outstand tabrunc2yk9oe.homecomm.net single voice on issues affecting ing job, and she is particularly Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey Wayne County." knowledgeable and skillful on realizes suburban mayors and this issue." township supervisors don't On revenue sharing, Livonia always agree on changes to the realizes less than 3 percent rev The CWW also will continue to state's revenue sharing formula enue increase in the new formu become well-versed on the issues - money distributed to Michigan la, less than the 4 or 5 percent concerning the year 2000 and cities, villages and townships increase in the "cost to do busi how communities may coordi generated by the state sales tax. ness," Kirksey said. nate activities to prevent any Even though state lawmakers "It's not locked in the constitu bugs, Kirksey said. "I think it's revised the formula in Decern^ tion, so it is subject to change by going to pay dividends by enlist ber, that issue remains a top pri a simple majority. We might not ing the help of utilities and ority this year for the Confer see some changes for the next agencies." ence of Western Wayne, an 18- two or three years. Unless we Representatives from CWW member legislative consortium make it known, no changes will communities will travel to Lans which Kirksey now chairs after occur." ing Feb. 11 to talk with repre he was chosen Friday by CWW CWW members worry state sentatives and senators about board members to lead the group lawmakers will look at phasing these issues and listen to pre for the next two years. He out personal property taxes, a sentations from selected state replaces Westland Mayor Robert significant source of income for department heads and others Thomas. local governmental units. involved with state politics. "We want to look for ways to Kirkseyv also expected the The Michigan Municipal improve the formula or some CWW will continue to work for League, a consortium of Michi thing that would create a better an accurate count of billable gan cities, and the Michigan flow of dollars to local govern access lines from Ameritech this Township Association, a consor ments," Kirksey said. year and study legislation con tium of townships, also will meet The CWW includes the cities cerning wireless telephones. that day, which Kirksey believes of Belleville, Dearborn, Dear Last year, the Michigan Sen will help the CWW develop a born Heights, Garden City, ate considered legislation that strategy. Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Ply would tack a 47-cent-a-month "It's unusual to bring those mouth, Romulus, Wayne arid surcharge onto cellular users' organizations together. That's a Westland, and the townships of bills to pay for the implementa good beginning. The CWW can Canton, Huron, Northville, Ply tion of the**ew technology not proceed on any type of plan required to grid the calls. The that is disadvantageous to town mouth, Redford, Sumpter and STATP PHOTO BY BKYAN MITCHELL Van Buren. bills died, but a revised version ships or cities. Kirksey wants to let the should resurface this year, New leader: The Conference of Western Wayne elected Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey CWW's 650,000 constituents which the CWW -will be watch •'"As an organization, we have to a two-year term as chairman of the regional consortium. Kirksey wants CWW to become informed of the CWW's ing, Kirksey said. to strike compromises." "speak as a single voice on issues affecting Wayne County." positions on issues and what the ATTENTION OWNERS OF LIVING TRUSTS!! Kirksey heads area consortium ^^BPiw Jack Kirksey, 70, has served pensation La"ws and the House lic Schools. Kirksey joined Livo j**fife "ADVANCED" as mayor of Livonia since 1996, Election Campaign Committee. nia Public Schools in 1958 as a SBFllVlNG TRUST SEMINAR serving as the Conference of Kirksey was a Schoolcraft Col teacher, later serving as an ele rwryw Western Wayne's vice chair for lege trustee from 1988-91, first mentary principal from 1962-77. / What your attorney DID NOT the past two years. appointed and later elected to From 1969-77, Kirksey served Including: te" y°u about your Living Trust.. . Kirksey served four terms as a the board. He served as treasur as director of probation at 16th •Saving taxes with your Living Trust state representative for the 35th' er. District Court, supervising pro District from 1977 to 1985. Dur In 1952, Kirksey served as a bation officers, conducting train .^Strategies for reducing risk and maximizing returns with your Living Trust assets. ing that period, he served on the first lieutenant in the U.S. Air ing classes and initiating pro Education, Judiciary, Military Force, retiring as lieutenant gram policy. He served as presi Presentee1 by Paul Leduc Financial Consultant and Veterans' Affairs Commit colonel. He received a bachelor's dent of the Livonia Chamber of SOUTH LYON FARMINGTON HILLS LIVONIA Commerce in 1994 and 1995. v-^Tuesday, January 26th Wednesday, January 27th Friday, January 29th tees and was vice chair of the degree in education from Wayne 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Labor Committee. State University in 1952, a mas t p.m.-3 p.m. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Kirksey has been affiliated SALEM/SOUTH LYON DIST. 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For a continued defect, urged Republicans to help match the leaser can demand a suitable state money with $6.4 billion replacement or a full refund. The sought by President Bill Clinton Secretary of State is required to for local police officers. The fed provide leasers a written state eral program requires communi ment of their options. The Sen ties to put up 25 percent, and ate passed it 37-0 and the House Hanley says many can't. 96-1. • Amendments to the Recre Medicaid money ational Trespass Act sponsored The governor's office awarded Laurel Manor In Livonia by Sens. Mat Dunaskiss, R-Lake $7.4 million to local hospitals Orion, and Loren Bennett, R- and agencies to assure children Wednesday, March 24,1999 Canton. SB 767 and 768 allow and their parents don't lose . Observer & Eccentric and HonwTowi N8Wip>p»rs Job ftif, September 1996 property owners the option of 11:00 a.m.-—7 p.m. suing a trespasser for civil dam Medicaid coverage as a result of ages. Courts may revoke hunt federal welfare reform. ing, fishing and trapping licens "These grants will,not only let ^"Great job! Well organizedl"-~Kohl's Department Store es for up to three years, confis people know that health insur cate property brought onto pri ance is available through the X"We rece/Ved 400 resumes) thought it was great"--Employment Connections Personnel vate land during a violation and Medicaid program, but will help individuals apply and file the ^ *ye;y 0/gan/^ force trespassers to reimburse the state for animals and fish necessary application materials taken during a violation. with the state," said James K. ^"Tfce advertising ivas wonderful, we were very pleased with the h/m-ouf. "—Performance Personnel Haveman Jr., director of the Dead: The Religious Freedom Department of Community These are just a few of the positive comments we received following our first job Fair in September '98. Restoration act, House Bill 4376, Health. Among suburban recipi in the Senate Judiciary Commit ents: This March, you will have an opportunity to participate in our second, which promises to be even better. tee. Supported by conservative Protestant, Catholic and Jewish • Arab-American Chaldean This general job fair is open to all professions and pccupations. So, if you wish to add or replace with competent personnel, groups as well as the American Council, Lathrup Village, Civil Liberties Union, the bill $200,000,5 -— our Job Fair is the place to be on March 24,1999. would have limited state and • Annapolis.Hospital, Wayne, local governments' ability to $75,000. Commit now! Space is limited—Don't miss this chance to find the help you've been searching for! place zoning and building bur • Beaumont Hospital, Royal dens on places of worship. Spon Oak, $75,000. To reserve your space, call 734-953-2070. sor was Rep. Kirk Profit, D-Ypsi- • Beaumont Hospital, Troy, J" ' ' ' ' •"•" _ ' "'. • ' ""'• i • " s, lanti, who has left office. $75,000. Your participation is only $625 and includes: Appointments New business The governor has appointed: • An 8-foot skirted table and chairs (no booths, please) Michigan's 2000 presidential • Betty Jean Awrey, Ply primary would be pushed up to mouth Township, to the Michi • Box lunches for two (2) staffers Feb. 8 (second Sfuesday) from the gan State Parks Foundation, current March 15 under a which supports enhancement of • Inclusion in all Fair advertising and editorial In bicameral package sponsored by the state parks system. The two Republicans, Ken Sikkema president of Awrey Bakers in The Observer & Eccentric and MomeTown Newspapers of Grandville and Rep. Mickey Livonia, she is reappointed for a Mortimer of Jackson. Sikkema term expiring Oct. 6, 2002. • Inclusion on our Web Sites promoting the Fair said it would give Michigan vot • Five members of the Michi ers more decision-making voice. gan Council on Arts and Cultur • A QUARTER PAGE AD IN OUR OFFICIAL JOB FAIR In 1996, he said, 26 states had al Affairs for terms expiring earlier primaries or caucuses Sept. 1, 2001. Southeastern SUPPLEMENT with distribution to more than 255,000 than Michigan. Democrats boy Michigan members include Eliz cotted their primary because it abeth Brooks, vice chair of Music , couldn't be confined to declared Hall Center and a member of the households -Motown Historical Museum, the ((^-^^^^^^-^^^^^^^-^^^^^^-^- Democrats and ran caucuses instead. board of the Detroit Historical • Radio promotion of the Job Fair , . Society and Michigan Opera First Senate bills to be intro Theatre; and Lora Frankel, • An excellent opportunity to meet prospective employees duced in the 1999-2000 session Huntington Woods, director of would cut the state personal the Very Special Arts Agency. income tax rate from the current Plan for our next Job Fair on Wednesday, September 22, 1999! 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent oVer We've taken speed to new heights O&E OnLine's new S6K (V.90 standard) modems and digitally enhanced connection to the backbone of the Internet make il possible for you to access the 'Net' at warp speed. Download that breaking news, entertainment information, and those stock quotes with spectacular speed! O&E Online lets you e-mail your friends, exchange pictures with long distance relatives and experience a new world of sound MM\ video multimedia! 15.95 per month gives you: Full WWW Access E-mail Newsgroups t\tul more! No set-up lees I ree tec hnical support __ I oi a I numbers in your area Ire*4 software (Mac or PO (,o uhviv \ou\v nc\rr gone heforv to i-vt ()n-linc, («?// 34-591-0500 or 248-901-4716 (>; lor. on to: http://oeonymo.com/subscribv.html The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 'Ail to study mobile home governance, tax issues BY TIM RICHARD room of the Edison Plaza Build (MMHC), a body firmly under ness tax of about 2.3 percent. 'Substantial bias' into $154,000 houses they can't STAFF WRITES ing, 600 Plaza Drive, Detroit. control of the industry since it afford. • MH sales are taxed as per The industry says SEMCOG, trichfurdQoe.homecomm.net Guest speaker will be state was established in 1977. sonal property like cars, not as whose voting is controlled by The industry insists that Rep. Judie Scranton, R- Ears were probably burning at Five of the 11 members repre real estate. So every time a MH local elected officials from seven "parks" is a derogatory term and Brighton, a member of a 1998 the Michigan Manufactured sent the industry - the trade changes hands, the state collects counties, has "substantial bias" prefers "communities." Except bipartisan House Task Force on Housing Association office in group, park operators and manu a 6 percent sales tax. That yields against MH parks and can't be for parks owned by the resi Mobile Home Parks. It held pub Okemos last weekend as a Novi facturers. One represents finan $1,800 in revenue on a MH trusted to regulate them, It cites dents, however, they are not lic hearings in Howell, Warren, theater group staged a hilarious cial institutions. Two represent worth $30,000. And a MH three horror stories: communities. They are business parody called "Trailer Park Monroe, Flint and Lansing. residents, and one represents changes hands about every 7.35 es, taxed as businesses, and Broadcasting Scandals." There's a lot of bad blood local government. years, the industry says. • Wixom, in western Oakland County - where the only proper operated as businesses. The play features such Florida between MH park owners and The House panel on which • MH owners pay a $3 per local government. ty zoned for MHs is a 40-acre cracker characters as Vesta, Scranton served found little con month tax. But the House panel site, "mostly wetlands, adjacent Nancy Dingledey, an Oakland Dixie, Missy and Alveeta in a tact between the state agency notes: "This tax has not been Gaining share to an identified ACT 307 toxic County commissioner from setting where the propensity to and local units of government. raised since 1956." waste site ..." Wixom, testified on SEMCOG's Protestant fundamentalism is Manufactured housing is gain Critics say the commission is There is much disagreement, • Holly, in northern Oakland behalf before the House panel in exceeded only by the pregnancy ing market share, the House like a fox guarding a chicken largely inconclusive, about County.- where the only MH site mid-1998. "Michigan's unique rate. panel found: coop. ^ whether MH parks generate as MH was zoned under court treatment of manufactured MMHA abhors the term "trail "More than 720,000 Michigan much municipal cost as standard housing parks has created some Taxes, costs order, and 16 other townships er park." It prefers "manufac residents live in manufactured homes. have no buildable vacant land obvious inequalities that are tured home communities." And it homes" - one person in every 13. Standard homes generate Local units say they need more "voluntarily zoned for MH use." detrimental to communities with is-protective of an agency under "About 25 percent of new home money to local government - control to plan for streets, water, which these MH parks are locat hot attack from local govern • Tyrone Township, in Liv ed," she said. buyers in Michigan choose a cities, townships, schools, coun sewerage and schools. They want ingston County - an ordinance ments - the Michigan Manufac manufactured home." ties. The local officials in SEM- school boards represented on the tured Home Commission. says a MH park must be on a Average size of a multisection COG complain that MH parks state commission. paved road. The state commis Dingledey, in a later interview, The issue will come to the fore home is 1,600 square feet, and generate too little. The industry cites a Lapeer sion and a circuit court struck it told her own horror stories about in 1999. 70 percent of the state market The industry says it generates study where a MH park holds 11 down. The only piece of proper being unable to distribute cam This Friday, the Southeast are multisection units. its share and more, citing: percent of the city's population ty zoned for MH use is accessible paign literature or even address Michigan Council of Govern "In urban areas, about 80 per • Businesses that own MH but generates just 1.5 percent of only by two miles of unpaved audiences in MH parks. Her ments executive committee is cent of manufactured homes are parks pay school taxes of 24 the police complaints and 1.5 road. That property was zoned description makes MH parks due to vote on a softly worded located in manufactured home mills, the commercial rate, while percent of the fire runs. The flaw 28 years ago by court order," rules sound like decrees from resolution to "study" manufac communities" - and herein lies homeowners pay just six mills on is that it compares the MH park says the industry. Czar Nicholas I to keep unruly tured housing, its state gover the problem. a^rimary homestead. to the city as a whole, including The industry pictures biased peasants under thumb rather nance, its lack of local control, Except for the first plan, local • Businesses that own MH the business section, instead of local officials as trying to force than democratic republics under and the way it's taxed. units of government have no con parks pay the state single busi to a standard subdivision. low- and moderate-income folks the Bill of Rights. The meeting, open to the pub trol over MH park developments. lic, will begin at l.p.m. in SEM- That's up to the Michigan Manu -^ COG's 19th floor conference factured Home Commission;! * °* ^2S-8toT^% INVENTORY REDUCTION S4LEY Goldfn Mrnioric* bt IJadro • Oirl" t^ibini-n You've lived A life •Olowvtsll Minialurrs -tokiM n (>kt» - Kra Mori. - Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Botsford Sunday 12-5 p.m. HEALTH CARE CONTINUUM LIVONIA MALL ISO^O Grand River Avenue. Farmington Hills. Ml 48330 5033 fV®Lfl MUSIC 248-442-9682 If* Oi£ TUtf T« fl"J * n*v •#"<"' '9,; 7 Mile Road M Midcll.cbcH . A12(W) 36251 SCHCX)tCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 ARKIE HUOKINS WinterFest needs some help 5-4-8 estland's WinterFest is experiencing and putting on the festival would be wel a meltdown and seems to need an comed. ' "*%!! Winfusion of new inspiration and ideas. The success or failure of this year's festival Dating back to 1995, WinterFest was once a will help decide whether there will be future weekend-long festival. This year, however, festivals. WinterFest has shrunk to just five hours on a Among this year's attractions are: Saturday, • Large, inflatable slides and other play This year's festival includes an afternoon of things in the Bailey Center gymnasium. activities for children and will be held at the • Max the Moose puppets leading children Bailey Recreation Center located behind City in a sing-along. Hall in Westland, from noon to 5 p.m. Satur • A yo-yo exhibition. day, Feb. 6. • Skits performed by WestlandAU Stars. A far cry from the sleigh rides, dances, ice I • A performance by mafician Randy Shaw. sculpture displays, pancake breakfasts, musi • A show featuring live birds, snakes and cal performances and running competitions I other living things. that were among the activities featured in I • An arts and crafts show where kids can past festivals, this year's festival is but a ' create their own keepsakes. groundhog's shadow of its former self. • Food such as pizza and popcorn. But last year's attendance was disappoint i Those who would like to see Westland's ing at about 800 to 1,000 people, and some WinterFest continue should consider bringing events drew extremely small crowds. ; their children to the festivities on Saturday, LETTERS That caused this year's festival to be Feb. 6, as a show of support. reduced to children's activities, which are Also, those who have an interest in seeing Rec center needs vote "Sears.com" ? often a big draw during other events in the | the festival go forward and even expand in the Nah, been there, done that. city during the year. I future, should consider lending their ideas estland residents, I have a question for Walter Warren The festival has suffered from a lack of ] and their labors to making the event a suc Wyou ... When was the last time you went Westland interest and also bad luck with the weather in cess. to the Bailey Rec center? Or the city owned the past. What WinterFest needs, tfit's going Planning a winter event-when the weather skate rink? to survive, is some help with people and.ideas. and interest can be so unpredictable is often a I've been a Westland resident for 32 years Most of WinterFest's responsibilities Eave thankless task, but we're sure Westland fami and have never been there. Yet Mayor Robert fallen each year on the same organizers. Win lies would welcome interesting and fun activi Thomas wants to build a new bigger and terFest Co-chairwoman Sharon Scott has said ties to help kick the winter doldrums. Maybe improved recreation area. They have polled Contraception or abortion? the involvement of new people in planning WinterFest is worth another try. 600 residents of Westland to ask them ques his is in reply to your article in the Health tions. Where do the 600 residents live? Are T& Fitness section of the Sunday Observer they in apartments? Are the people they call of Nov. 29. The first title line states: "contra on the property tax roll? And if we build a ceptive prevents unintended pregnancies." recreation area ... will skills be learned there The article is about "Preven Emergency We can conquer winter woes that can help the taxpayers of Westland to get Contraceptive Kit." The following statement higher paying jobs so they can afford the was made: "It is believed the special dose of f your back's not hurting too much from • Perhaps we've seen the worst of increase in taxes they claim won't happen? progestin and estrogen found in PREVEN pre Ishoveling ... and you're not too busy hunting rt for this winter. Let's hope so. But While I'm at it... why are we paying for vents/delays ovulation or effects changes to up a roofer to fix that leak, perhaps you can there's always next winter and the Wayne County Community College on our the lining of the uterus that could prevent stand just a few more words on the big bliz property taxes? We have no representation implantation of a fertilized egg." zard of'99. winter after that, and the winter from them. When was the last time you The last part of that sentence is misleading The warmer weather and sunshine last after that. received a schedule of their classes? and needs to be corrected. When we speak of weekend helped to melt the 20-plus inches of We need to vote for what college we can an action that effects changes to the lining of snow Mother Nature dumped on thejxrea. A attend, just like we need to vote for Mayor the uterus that could prevent implantation of few timely raindrops Sunday night also the snow challenge and that affected the Thomas' recreation center. It's our tax money. a fertilized egg, this is no longer a contracep helped. whole metro area in several ways. First, the Judi Cornfoot tive but an abortifacient. In other words, this But snowstorms are like bills, they just auto show is the biggest annual event in Westland is an abortion (destruction) of a new life not keep coming and coming. downtown Detroit and the condition of the allowed to develop to the point of delivery. Perhaps we've seen the, worst of it for this roads kept visitors away. Attendance was Unfortunately, because of misleading infor winter. Let's hope so. But there's always next down 12 percent, according to show organiz mation like this, many people, I am sure, are winter and the winter after that, and the win ers. not even aware of this possibility of destroying ter after that. In addition, the national attention that the Wish book reinvented life at this very early stage. Since winter's always going to be around, auto show attracts only increased the atten very time I hear a 20-something hyperven isn't it time the people who serve in the city tion to Detroit's snow mess. Etilating about the Internet and E-com- Barb Schmid and township halls and the county building at Second, many suburban residents work in merce, I have to wonder: Has this kid ever Canton 600 Randolph in Detroit start thinking cre Detroit and experienced all kinds of problems heard of the Sears Catalog? atively about how to handle a big storm? Per getting to and from work. Around 1900, Sears Roebuck revolution haps they could come up with some ways to Third, the city's cultural institutions and ized, and indeed may have created, the mod help us truly cope with winter. entertainment venues are used by many sub ern consumer economy with its amazing new Granted, 2-4 inches is hardly the same as urbanites and even these were affected in the catalog. 12-20 when it comes to plowing streets, free early days. It took the city two days to begin By 1900, virtually every city, town and ways and sidewalks near schools. But it plowing Woodward. cross roads village in America had its own doesn't hurt to be prepared. There are ways to Fourth, Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer asked railroad station. So national distribution of handle winter - it's called planning, prepara for help from the surrounding area, but he consumer goods was inevitable. tion, cooperation and yes, some patience. was slow to understand the importance of the Seai-s did it best. The catalog sold every- * Perhaps, the sting of the recent winter problem. He was correct to question spending thing - clothes, tools, gadgets of all kinds, Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your storm has been how uneven snow removal for a fleet of snowplows to handle a record stoves, washing machines - and even pre-fab ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we appeared to be across western Wayne and snow that happens only once in 20 years. houses. All delivered conveniently right to offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions southern Oakland counties. But even during normal winters with 4-6- your doorstep. Even today, a well-maintained in your own words. We will help by editing for County officials say they underestimated inch snows, Detroit has a problem providing 1920s style pre-fab Sears bungalow is still clarity and brevity. To assure authenticity, we the amount of work needed to be done to clear what most municipalities regard as a normal highly prized, by real estate buyers, ask that you sign your letter and provide a day 'the freeways and that was the primary reason city service. Sears was truly the Amazon.com of its day time contact telephone number. No anonymous plows were late getting to' main roads in Can Is regional help needed, should the city, - and then some. letters wilt be published. ton and other parte of western Wayne. county and state have a more detailed plan in But, Sears abolished its big catalog depart The week prior to an election, this newspaper Area officials are seeking a meeting with place, for these kind of situations? ment several years ago when malls and will not publish letters that discuss new issues, county officials to discuss the issue. Everyone Winter and other problems can be solved if expressways made in-store shopping available since last-minute attacks don't allow a chance has agreed to meet but as yet no meeting date we want them solved. to almost everyone. for rebuttal. Responses to already published has been scheduled. Remember that while you're nursing your So, I have to wonder, have these Internet issues wilt be accepted. Then there is the failure of Detroit to meet aching back. kids ever studied history in school? Those who Letter$$hpuld be mailed to: Editor, The West- are ignorant of history seem to be doomed to land Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml reinvent the wheel. 48150; faxed to (734) 591-7279; or emailed Or, maybe, are we soon going to see a with your name, city of residence and phone COMMUNITY VOICE number to [email protected] QUESTION: What does the Rev. BCTH SUWWA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2122 Martin SOWN ROWCX, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-9532149 Luther HUOH GAUAOMtft, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-9532118 King Jr. PM KNOfSfft, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953-2177 UWY QWCT, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 734-953-2234 mean to BANKSM.onmtm,JR.PUBLISHER, 7349532100 you? STEVEN K. POM, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 734-9532252 "He helped black 'He's a great "He's a man who "He stood for RICK RCOMUJ, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150 people get equal person because helped fight freedom for all rights." he changed the racism and make people and HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. We asked this way the country things better.* taught people » PHILIP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD RICHARD AGIHIAN, PRESIDENT question at the Nlcok Nolan thinks about not to discrimi Ouft MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about comnnlfuty journalism Westland eighth gradd races." tteve Mfltffw nate." Friendship Cen Adams Middle eighth grade in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be ter after a cere School Amanda Beaver* Adams Middle Rachel Chapman independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or eighth grade, mony honoring School eighth grade sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate Adams Middle Steveqson King. School Middle School journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." ; ~ Philip Power The ObterverA Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 • \ w^^s^PP^v^*^ 9^^^- wff POINTS OF VIEW ] month's weather makes if less than perfect January's usually a time to relax cussion of "Stones From the River" by see a healthy foot or so of this snow three of us stopped in after at the 24- I after the hubbub of the holidays, Ursula Hegi was scheduled at the melt gradually (to avoid flooding), hour Redford post office for 3&-cent but this month has been anything Plymouth District Library. The book's leaving enough for skiers and other stamps. but relaxing. over 600 pages and I read them all, so winter sports enthusiasts. I prefer, as February's on the horizon, and hus It all started Jan. 2 with the snow 1 was hoping the meeting would be a do other drivers, to have clean, dry band Mark Rembacki and I have our storm and has continued day after go. road surfaces and good visibility. Of tickets for the Valentine's Dinner- ;day. One appointment on my calen It's interesting to see what activi course, the weather did warm up Sat Dance at Schoolcraft College in Livo dar, a Landmarks meeting for the ties stay and go when the snow falls. urday and later, melting some of the nia. I'm hoping I won't have to wear Plymouth branch, American Associa- Of course, school was out many a day, snow and ice. clunky boots under my dress. ;tion of University Women, had me as requiring parents to find interesting !a no-show. That day, Wednesday, things for their progeny to do. We Plymouth International Ice Sculp I'm not ready for spring just yet, Jan, 6, the power went out at the adults mostly made it to work, and but a mildei' winter is nice, and Fm JULIE BROWN ture Spectacular organizers had to .'Observer office at Schoolcraft and got through our appointed tasks. cope with weather woes this year, as all for sunshine. In the meantime, Levan in Livonia. We got the paper There's something about this in previous years. Organizers of the keep your chin up and try to keep 'out, but I had to miss the meeting. weather, however, that makes carry • It's Interesting to see what North American International Auto moving - safely. : More recently, Thursday, Jan. 14, ing out even mundane duties difficult. activities stay and go when Show in Detroit worried about the Landmarks member Gerry Dugan It may be the effect of shoveling snow, the snow falls. Of course, weather, too, although my husband Julie Brown of Plymouth Township 'and 1 were able to interview Bill and or of all that stressful driving, but it school was out many a day, and I were determined to make it to is a copy editor for the Observer News Coni Gray at their Penniman home, seems many of us just want to sleep. requiring parents to find Cobo this past weekend with Pam papers. She can be reached via e-mail just across the street from Our Lady I've always liked winter, but it Young of Redford and two other at [email protected] or by of Good Counsel Church and School. seems we've had enough for this year interesting things for their friends, and we did. We stopped in calling (734) 953-2126. Last night, Contemporary Books dis already. I thought last week I'd like to progeny to do. Greektown for dessert afterward, and Counselors and parents should warn collegians of dangers wonder whether high school coun undressed and that she was entirely man year at college." for her descendants to read, for the selors will read the case of People willing. He said, she said. At another point, the girlfriend next 200 years. I vs. Ivers and, if they do, whether Michigan has a relatively new law said A.C. wanted the girlfriend to "get Gov. John Engler boasts of his pro they'll pass the lesson onto female called "rape shield." It prevents a her a guy." gram to encourage abstinence prior to students. <* defense lawyer from ripping apart a At the risk of being inflammatory marriage. That didn't help A.C. It A.C. is a young woman who was complainant on the witness stand by myself, I point but that the four jus seems tcnne mom, dad and the school interested in attending Michigan going into her past loves and reputa tices who said the testimony should counselor shoiildhave given her State University. She visited a girl tion - unless the judge finds the pro be admitted were males: Michael explicit advice about booze and boys. friend at the friend's dorm room. They posed evidence is material and that Cavanagh, Conrad Mallett Jr., James We've been getting entirely too partied with a couple of young men, its value outweighs its inflammatory Brickley and Clifford Taylor. The many of these stories in recent years drinking beer. In the early morning or prejudicial nature. Citing the rape three female justices - Patricia Boyle, about young women, drink, pills and hours of Aug. 24, 1994, A.C. awoke to shield law, Judge Houk prohibited TIM RICHARD Elizabeth Weaver and Marilyn Kelly alleged rape. The latest from the Uni find Mike Ivers on top of her, having some testimony from A.C.'s girlfriend. - would have prohibited the testimo versity of Michigan is that half the intercourse. She called it rape. Both the Court of Appeals and • I will not take sides on ny as "hearsay." women in a dorm are willingly buying An Ingham County jury convicted Supreme Court disagreed. They said which of our elected Justices That's how close these decisions and consuming GHB, the "date rape" Ivers of third-degree criminal sexual Houk-should have admitted the testi are. drug that's supposedly illegal. conduct. Judge Peter Houk sentenced mony, which would have bolstered was right or wrong. My ques I will not take sides on which of our Premarital intercourse has been the young man to two-16 years. Ivers' defense. In an earlier hearing, tion is: Didn't anyone ever elected justices was right or wrong. with us as long as marriage. But peo Ivers appealed and won 2-1 in the the girlfriend had testified: tell A.C. that it's dangerous, My question is: Didn't anyone ever ple don't have to be quite so stupid Court of Appeals and 4-3 in the state "We had talked about having sex, even foolhardy, to drink tell A.C. that it's dangerous, even fool about doing it under the influence of Supreme Court. His case gets bounced and she told me that she had talked when you are underage and hardy, to drink when you are under intoxicants and drugs, and with rela back to circuit court. Ivers has a good to her mom about being on the pill away from home with guys age and away from home with guys tive strangers - do they, counselors? chance of going free. and that she knew she was going to who were previously who were previously strangers? Tim Richard reports on the local Ivers' defense was consent. He said college and that she - that she was Even if Ivers is ultimately sent to implications of state and regional they kissed, that she said "yes" to ready to have sex, and she knew that strangers? prison, A.C.'s name will be in the case events. His Touch-Tone voice mail going into the bedroom, and that they it would probably happen her fresh- books of the Michigan Supreme Court, number is (734) 953-2047, Ext. 1881. McNamara simply gets job done ayne County Executive Ed McNamara was sworn into office for the fourth Wtime last Friday. Newly elected Attor- " ney General Jennifer Granholm and U. S. Court of Appeals Judge Damon Keith administered ' the oath in front of some 400 supporters gath Home equity ered at McNamara's old school, Redford High. The event didn't get much coverage in the local news media. It should have. McNamara, 72 and likely to retire from office loans for reducing when his term ends in 2002, is without a doubt the most effective Democratic politician in the state. PHILIP POWER He isn't drop-dead handsome; in fact, he's es tons of money. monthly bills. ; balding and sports a bit of a paunch. He's not a thundering orator; in fact, he's much more com You can't name more than 10 prominent fortable visiting with small groups. He's not an Michigan business people who are Democrats, ideologue and he's no liberal;'in fact, he's an but McNamara's fund-raising list is 90 percent unreconstructed moderate, a Democrat whose business. political career began in GOP-leaning Livonia. What's his style in getting things done? Sim McNamara's political career offers a number ple. He's effective because he's practical. Because there are of oddities. Last fall, Geoffrey Fieger's doomed campaign for governor threatened to bring down the A member of a political party usually in entire Democratic Party. Frank Kelley, the thrall to organized labor, McNamara has made "eternal general," had finally decided to retire, no secret of his often-strained relationships only 342 shopping leaving no firewall between the Engler-led GOP , with the UAW and other unions. A product of and the rest of the Democratic ticket. the "all-white suburbs," he gets rave reviews McNamara First identified one of his from Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer. No partici- appointees as a prospect for attorney general, - lar favorite of the political reporters who dote on bright and personable Jennifer Granholm, a days until good looks and snappy one-liners, McNamnrn Northville Township resident and at that time regularly cleans up when it comes to newspaper the chief lawyer for Wayne County. He sent endorsements. around to hundreds of Democratic leaders a let . How come? Simple. Ed McNamara gets ter and a video featuring Granholm. Unlike next Christmas. things done. most other Democratic power bosses, he-agreed He built a new morgue for Wayne County to help Fieger"s flailing campaign, assigning •and a new juvenile detention facility in Detroit, staffers to bring some order to chaos. together with a jail in Hamtramck and a golf McNamara then called in his chips. He "per course in Inkster. He put together an innovative suaded" Fieger to back Granholm as his candi health insurance scheme for small businesses in date for attorney general, A political newcomer. Wayne County that helps provide inexpensive Granholm was elected by a wide margin. Of Seems as fast as you build your life, you build debt But don't worry, health care for firms unable to afford it. course, her election campaign was managed by we can he)p lust call i-8ooCALL NBD and you could be on your way The only negative is Metropolitan Airport another McNamara appointee. Trish Stt>in. .-It's still a mess. But McNamara is building a A lot of do-gooder types don't like McNamara new midficld terminal that should eventually to rcditcing your monthly bills before you hang up Who knows, you because he's an old-fashioned politician who resolve the problems faced regularly by nir trav raises tons of money, has appointees scattered might be able to make next year the merriest yet l-8oo-CALL NBD elers. He boasts that economic development in all over and cuts deals in the back room. Wayne County spawned by his administration has increased property valuntions by $7 billion. That's precisely why I like and admire McNa mara. He's an unabashed pro at what he is, a How does Ed McNnmnra get things done0 politician. Simple. He has built a political machine, one We should take time to note and admire his that rivals John Engler's. performance in office over the next four years He picks good people, people like Mike Dug- We're not likely to see the job of effective politi gan, Charlie Williams, Larry Tuknrski. Vickie cian ever clone much better than by McNamara A twee gam Company Hertell and David Katz. Over the years. McNa Phil Power ts chairman of HomeTawn Corn mara has placed something like 200 appointees munications Network Inc.. the company that in offices in Detroit and Wayne County Assist ./^^ -^ '•.-;.1) r/ir\r.i I'i ,-- 'n/,1 '.-•( >w eq^.U \MI« n< o,' 'J'.u:'i 4IK >c« »J' 7 74* * ^ * attuTirvj c j(^r- jfv t^r'tri ft.\-i a N10 t h f,-l i'nj ooroi/nt Wnbcut owns this newspaper, lie welcomes your emu ||RJ r-^-.*' TTI,- f.-.)-.^rr* *f?»u?oj* * 93* Mnjr.^> a f>3r /.->• J?f roo M' 10 )va'i ef fir tKft'r%t rtft 0] t 7 i \ Af t »•>!! hovt 0 ^^nthty p^\rrrntvf f^t$ 1U f ytl r ed by Ron Thayer, the best Democratic fund ments, either bv voice mad at (734) 953-2017. f^Si^ .'rffr^j ^-, c^u.l' ',>3' d TL '. r*-t '-v:» X.'' vj\v »cfK- <"/ >WT >.ft eni fc.'Ffl'*ir.f f lr.j'. erf J;I p>\"!M Ce-rj't )V>V '«» cJ.i'C.* rt^S'dtna tfrrfi/,"fifcrjTfyftlf//< t tt> *cF ,.!•,.„•<• raiser in Michigan who got his start when Jim Ext 1880, or by e-mail: ppnwei-^oeonline com Blanchnrd was a congressman. McNamara rais- The Observer & EccentricI THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 OBITUARIES HARRY PEAK*! JK. DOROTHY H6t$N«CR World War II. He was retired DOROTHY M. MlMttft Weight Watchers advisers Funeral services for Harry }'•'[ Funeral services for frothy; • from J.L. Hudson Co. He was a Funeral services for Dorothy Pearse Jr,y7V,;of Weatland vere Holzinger, 78, of Westland were* v member of Camera Club; He was, M. Silrnser, 83, of Westland were ! to visit Westland Art Van Jan, \2 in R;G;& G.B. Harris ; > ; Jan. 19 in L.'J.^^ Gr^rrlri;F\^r«d .; a well-known photographer with Jan. 16 at Fred Wood Funeral : Home withburial >t Holy S^p#r: several thousand photographs Home, Livonia with burial at Funeral Horpie wth hurial at Weight Watchers food advisers for guests to sample. GadiUac^Ror^Gard^rts ;• : chre in SoUthfield.;"'-:-. '•" • v":'(•.'-"/ ;'• K^'>;: published, ; Lexington Municipal Cemetery, 1 will visit Art Van in Westland • Information on the new Quick West: A two^m'ah Army ti^TO. ' v Mrs. Holzingisr, who died. Jan.c ;V Surviving aire his wife, Anne; Lexington, Mich. f from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Ten plan, >which highlights was pres^ntfro«i:Fi. Kpox* Ky- 16 in Garden Gityj#a^ born | / sons, Jolin of Westland and Bortt in Port Huron, Mrs. Robert(Ann) of Alexandria; Va.;' Silrnser died Jan. 13. She was a The advisers will explain menus for 10 days, Will be avail and presented the flfrg t« the ; Vune;7,1920^ in A^nce; Ohjo,). t able. family. Officiating wfis the Biev. She Was EL siacret^ at Si, ^anii* daughter, AnneBeth; Gajda of homemaker, Weight Watchers programs and Roy Forsyth. •';:._•• • ^ ; an School' 'y::;-:v^f^a;v'V'^X^r>.. Ypsilanti; brother, Robert Gajda Survivors include one sister give tips on losing weight as well The Weatland Art Van is at Mr. Pearse, who died Jan. 8 in Survivirig are her husbands 6f ttedfordj sister, Bessie TyU of and three brothers. as prepare healthy food recipes 8300 Wayne Road. Livonia, was born Sept. 29,1927 Gregory; son, Dpriald; sister, Winter Springs, Fla., and three in Detroit. He lived in this area Margaret Subjeck; and two grandchildren. since 1958 and was a former res grandsons. Memorials may be made to Winter Move-In Special ident of Detroit. He was a'car '• ••••••: Michigan Humane Society, penter with Bill Rite Construc BILLY G£NE WILLIAMS 37255 Marquette, Westland, MI $1,500 Discount on Rent tion. He attended school in Funeral services for Billy 48185 or Cancer Care Program Detroit. He wasa decorated Williams, 64, of Wayne were Advancement Office, P.O. Box Korean War veteran. 995 c/o St. Joseph Mercy Hospi Jan. 18 in Uht Funeral Home UNDLVIDUALIZED CARE & ASSISTANCE* Surviving are hisson, Everett; with burial at Parkview Memori tal, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. daughters, Deborah (Dennis) al Cemetery in Livonia. • DELIGHTFUL ACCOMMODATIONS Blake and Cynthia Pearse; six Mr. Williams, who died Jan. : brothers; eight sisters; eight 15 in Wayne, was born May 29, EILEEN C. ROSS • REMARKABLE AFFORDABILITY grandchildren and one great 1934, in Wayne. He was a tech Funeral services for Eileen Ross, grandchild. nician in the heating and cooling 69, of Westland were Jan. 20 in industry. St. Damian Church. Arrange ly|arqueUe House's unique brand of assisted living for older Surviving are his wife, Patri ments were made by L.J. Griffin adults stresses wellness and independence — not passive reliance. MADAB. HARDEN cia; sons, William and John of . Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mada Hard Westland; daughters, Linda Gor- Mrs. Ross, who died Jan. 16 in By partnering with Mercy Health Services, one of the Detroit en, 91, of Westland were Jan. 16 nall and Carol Wint; brothers, her Westland residence, was area's most trusted and progressive medical systems, we prolong in Uht Funeral Home with buri Charles, Dick, Gordon, Danny born Nov. 22,1929, in Detroit. the health and vitality of our residents. Prevention and early and Donald; sister, Mary Line- al at Parkview Memorial Ceme She was a homemaker. intervention are the key. tery in Livonia. , brink and Margaret Thompson; Surviving are her husband, 10 grandchildren and one great Mrs. Harden, who diec( Jan. 14 Andrew; sons, Robert, Daniel Whether it's a little help with residents' day-to-day routines and grandchild. (Lori), Steven (Sue), Peter, in Westland, was born Aug. 16, activities to enhance their independence, or providing transporta 1907, in Lenox, Term. She was a Edward (Lori) and Paul tion for a physician visit, or bringing a health care professional homemaker. (Kendra); mother,.Nellie Kelly; by a resident's apartment for follow-up therapy after a hospital Surviving are her son, Bobby JOHN POPOVICH five brothers; three sisters; 17 Joe (Linda); daughter, Betty Funeral services for John . grandchildren and four great stay, Marquette House is exceptionally qualified to meet the Jean (Keith) Lincoln; five grand "Pdpo.vich, 62, of Westland1 were grandchildren. ever changing needs of older adults. children and two great-grand Jan. 20 in St, Pius X Church in Mrs. Ross was preceded in children. Southgate. Arrangements were death by her sister, Dianne. Marquette House features full-service dining, a broad selection --* Mrs. Harden was preceded in made by R.J. Nixon Funeral of social and recreational activities. 24-hour emergency response^ death by her husband, Ben. Home in Wyandotte. r" Mr. Popovich, who died Jan. MAROARET M. TAYLOR housekeeping services, and a warm, friendly staff dedicated to . 16, was born Aug. 16,1936, in' Funeral services for Margaret hospitality and companionship. OUVE M. HARQKAVES Detroit. He was a die sinker for M. Taylor, 72, of Westland were Marquette House is easily accessible, yet peacefully secluded iifl! Funeral services for Olive Har- Ford Motor Company. ." today, Thursday, Jan. 21, at Fair by our abundantly wooded grounds. Call now to schedule a tour graves, 92, of Westland were Surviving are his wife, Mau Haven Assembly of God, Dear and discover why Marquette House is so exceptional in so Jan. 18 in John N. Santeiu & reen; sons, James (Patricia) born Heights. The Rev. Leland Son Funeral Home with burial Mathes and Alan (Kathy) O. Flaherty officiated. Arrange many different ways. at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dear Pgpovich; daughter, Valerie ments were made by John N. born Heights. Officiating was the (Keith) Markwell; brothers, Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Willet J.'Herrington III George Pavel and Michael Pent- Burial is at Mt. Hope Memori from St. Andrew Episcopal elecuc; sisters, Helen Rowe, al Gardens in Livonia. Church. Sarah Karinen and Dorothy Born in 1926 in Glasgow, Scot Mrs. Hargraves, who died Jan. Colangelo; and seven grandchil land, she died Jan. 18 in Dear o/tu MARQUETTE HOUSE 14 in Westland, was born Sept. dren. born. She was a lunchroom Aiioted Uvrig 20, 1906, in West Cardiff, Wales, supervisor. England. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: husband, MANAGED BY : %B3CYg Surviving are her son, Ralph; JOHNGAJDA Alexander W. Taylor; son, Mal daughters, Sandra Taylor and colm (Dawn) Taylor; daughter, Mr. John Gajda, 85, of Westland 36000 CAMPUS Dflivt • WESTLAND. Ml 48185 Winifred Maloney; brother, died Jan. 16 in Ann Arbor. He Alice (Robin) Gray; grandchil Charles Drake; 11 grandchil was born April 6, 1913, in dren, Elisha and Brian Taylor dren, 13 great-grandchildren Detroit. 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I Judy and Johnny sitting in the tree, meeting of the American Sociological Associa even consider myself something of an K-l-S-S-I-N-G. tion, Barber compared the children's stated amateur baker - heavy emphasis on First comes love, then comes marriage, preferences for themselves, their mothers' pref the word "amateur." Thencomes Judy with a baby carriage. erences for them and their actual behavior, There were some early disasters, taking into account factors like the mothers like the time 1 tried to make Dutch -Children's saying marital and childbearing history, family Roggebrood, an unleavened loaf made BY SUE MASON incomes at different stages, parents' education, 4f with potatoes, brewers yeast, STAFF WRITER mother's religion and whether the mother molasses and rye flour. It was sup •masoa9oe.faomecomiii.net worked when the children were younger. posed to "bake" in a 250-degree over arleen Bush, Monica Housey and Gale "There's an intergenerational trend in first for three hours, rest and steam for an Owens are grandmother-wannabes. births," said Barber. "Women who delay hav hour and dry for another hour. They look forward to the day their chil ing their first child will have children who will When I took it out of the loaf pan it dren have children, but decline to pressure delay having their first child." looked like a red brick. It felt like a their children to have offspring. There also are shifts in thinking. In the early red brick. It tasted like a red brick. It Bush thinks the box of things she has made '60s, people married when they were younger. ended up in the trash can. for her grandbabies might be construed as Today, age 22, 23, even 25 are consider early, There were a few successes. I've pressure and her once-in-a-while comment and wedding bells at age 18 is "really early," produced some braided loaves that about a cute baby, draws an "Oh, Mom," from according to Barber. looked like they come from a boulan- her 30-year-old unmarried daughter. Likewise, there's a change in thinking about gerie. I once made a Polish egg bread Owens' children know she and husband family size. Mothers of big families prefer their that even.pleased the mother-in-law James are looking forward to one day having children have big families and their children and when I tried a new rye recipe a grandchildren, but for now they joke about prefer to have big families, but a large family few weeks ago, The Feminist said: buying hats and coats for their youngest by today's standards is three kids as opposed "This is just like the rye we used to daughter's dog, fondly known as the "grand- to eight when the study started in 1961, Bar get in Hamtramck." dog." ber said. "Steam," I said. "That's the secret. Housey thinks it will be a long time before You have to put a pan of water in the her 18-year-old son marries and has children. In the beginning oven to keep the crust moist when it Shy and introverted, he's very career-minded Bush had her first child, which she gave up starts;%ising. Then it rises better and and has a lot of things he wants to do for adoption, and married the father, gets nice and crusty." before settling down. both at age 19. They had two more says • • • She rolled her eyes. "I don't even want to push him into children before the marriage ended in Using a unique set of data, the Universi "All I know is that it tastes good." that," Housey said. "A friend of his divorce. A second marriage also ty of Michigan Institute for Social Research just becamea.ftjiat.her - he wasn't ended in.divorce after three years. followed,.835 mother-child pairs from the Process vs. results married -^ and mxson was horrified." "I've told my children that they can Detroit area for 31 years. And that of course is the difference. They are lijte; ly mothers wait- do whatever they want to do as long Since the data included multiple inter She cares about the end result. How ing for their ad L'children to settle as they strive for it," the Canton resi views with the children, the researchers does it taste? I care about the process. down and start ilies. And accord- dent said. "I impressed on my daugh were able to compare their attitudes and How is it created? ing to Umye^Si^ pi Michigan research, the ter that she needed schooling to be able to take actual behavior to the hopes their mothers If s an ego thing. You start out with wait may be t^c«i of what mothers want for care of herself and on my son to get the skills had for them. some flour and water and yeast, mix their ctuldren.;;v:||! to get a good job to take care of himself and his it and stir it and beat it and pound it, Sociologist Jehiirfer Barber said it's a case of family even if he isn't a part of it." The study found that: let it rise a couple of times, shape it children responding to wh,at their mothers Her son, age 26, is an electrician and wants into loaves, let it rise again, pop it in want, even if what^they Nyant doesn't corre to find Miss Right. Her daughter, age 30, is a • Mothers preferred an average age for 25 the oven and - if you haven't screwed spond. :.¾ •^.'•i' teacher in Phoenix, Ariz., and tends to be less for sons and 24 for daughters to marry. anything up - you're rewarded with a Barber, who;i£-jwith the $-M Institute for trusting of men because of her mother's • Mothers preferred that both sons and gastronomical work of art. Or maybe Social Research; JilieVes parents have a lot of divorce. daughters have an average of two chil a red brick, if you did mess up. influence on different areas of their children's "It doesn't pay to pressure them. They have dren. But it's the process that makes the lives over their lifiijtimes. And her analysis of a enough other things to worry about," she said. • The mothers of daughters whose moth end result work. And that's the chal study that followed 835 mother/child pairs for "I want to have a grandchild before I die, but I ers preferred that they marry at age 20 lenge. 31 years shows that "mothers' preferences have nieces and nephews with babies and I tell in fact married and had their first child That's why, when somebody invent have a strong impact on the birth of grandchil them to bring them over and I'll take care of more than seven time faster than young ed a gadget called a "bread machine" dren." them." women whose mothers preferred that a few years ago, I said: "Never in my "All across the board, mothers, on average, Owens' message to her children isn't that -Jthey mary at age 30. kitchen!" tend to prefer for their children what they pre much different than Bush's. Her preferences • Sons whose mothers preferred that they Bread machine, indeed. Why not fer for themselves," she said. "The children of for her children, ages 25, 23 and 20, are to get^ mary at age 20_in fact married and had just buy a loaf of frozen Pillsbury mothers who wanted them to goto school, have their education and experience life on their thejr first child more than twice as fast bread dough, let it thaw on the a career and have children, responded to what own before marriage. as young men whose mothers preferred counter and toss it in the oven for half their mothers wanted. In families where moth Owens married at age 22 and had her first that they marry at age 30. an hour or so? At least it looks like a ers had their children sooner, the children had child at age 24. Her mother married at age 26 real loaf of bread, not one of those children sooner. and had her at age 27. Her oldest daughter has • Among young men only, those whose funky little boxes that you get out of a "It didn't master tyhat the children wanted, been married more than a year and, at age 25, mothers preferred family-oriented bread machine. Besides a machine even5 if whitt^hejj wah'te^l was different." is considering the possibility of a starting a behavior also had premarital first births takes the creativity out of the process. family this year. sooner than their peers. So the day after Christmas, the Mothers know best 1- Other Feminist shows up bearing In the study, presented at the recent annual -- " Please see ORANWUDS, B2 gifts. A cappuccino maker and a bread '"HLJ'Y "' machine. An infernal bread machine! "I know, Jack's always said he didn't want one," she said. "But I just thought that for some of those times when you can't spend all day in the kitchen, it might come in handy." The Feminist had to work the next day. "You can play with your bread Teens find more than cookies in Scouting machine," she said as she was leav ing. "Figure out how it works." BY CHRISTINA FUOCO stereotype. On the trip, the sisters and "Yeah, maybe," I grumbled. Infer STAFF WHITER the rest of their troop had Whitewater nal contraption, [email protected] rafting lessons and then took on the A love of gadgets ' The teenage years can be traumatic. waves. And they had their fair share of adventure. ; Now the thing is, I love gadgets as Kids get tensed for being unhip. having the wrong hairstyle, wearing the wrong "We got on a fairly large rapid. One much as I lovebakingbread, Espe of our guides fell right off and the next cially kitchen gadgets. Might as well clothes. But outgoing teens Kimberly and thing I knew, he was in the water and check this beast out. I took it out of pulling on my oar," Kimberly said,'"I the box and put it on the kitchen Kellie Tamme have been teased for another reason - being Girl Scouts. Hut hate it when a lot of guys say you do)i't counted hear about a lot of Girl Scouts going Hmm. Looks impressive. Big. the Tamme sisters don't complain about it. They're proud. Whitewater rafting. But our guides - Heavy. I started reading the instruc who were men - actually cooked for us. tion manual. . • . s • . • "I used to take a lot of flak for it; peo "It was funny to see all these men Yeah, right. "Pour liquids into the ple used to make fun of me," said Kim cooking." container first. Then add the flour berly, a 16-year-old junior at Plymouth and other dry ingredients. Add the Salem High School. "When people Kellie, a li-vear-old freshman at yeast last. Make a hole in the flour think of tho Girl Scouts, the first thing Salem High School, added enthusiasti and place the yeast in the hole so it they think of is rookies But there's a cally: "They made us steak and pota doesn't come in contact with any liq lot more to it. toes and we ate dinner on the side of uid." "We took computer classes at Comp the river." Uh-huh. "Select the setting for the USA. They taught us how to program Wider opportunities type of bread you are making and computers. We went to Miss Katie's The whitewator rafting trip was part press 'Start/ The display will indicate (Plymouth College of Heautyi and they of the Wider Opportunities program the total amount of time required and STAT* PSOTO BY PAtt HlHSCHMAVN taught us better techniques for putting that allows the girls just that - more will count down in one minute Inter Scout's honor: Kellie Tamme (left) and her sister, Kimberly, have on makeup." opportunities to explore the world. That's just the tip of the iceberg I>ast Girls also can sign up for Girl Sports, / JWe *xfcAAMtf, B 2 been teased about being Girl Scouts, but it hasn't deterred the summer, the two went on a Whitewater Canton teens from staying involved in their troop. rafting trip, defying the Girl Scout Please sco SCOUTi, B2 The Observer «* Eccentric/THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 ' k •• " from page Bl which exposes the participants April, Scouting for Food in con* Girl* a* young as kindergarten something else to do and I who would like to participate in Award, the highest honor for a to awimminf, golf, crew team junction with the Boy Scouts, can join the. Oiil Scouts as thought it, would be fun," she Girl Scouts but can not afford it, Cadette. an4 other tporU. give the food to the Salvation Daiaies. \'v;:\'^-.[.:•','\'\:- V;//, or.troops that want to plan their Silver Award requirements ; 9«it if it weren't for the money Army and collect telephone From the *<*, girls in grades The girls' mother, Susan, was own trips. call for 20 hours of planning : : raw«4 during the annual cookie' books fbr recycling. /;y -'r :V--y':y one-three are Brwme*; fourth- n't a Girl Scout tat is living "We sell other things other time. Kimberly didn't think she sale, the girU wouldn't be able to The troop, which is planning to sixtH-graders are Junior Girl vicariously through the girls. than cookies and QSP. If Kim would need that much time, but expand their boruons. on going to Discover Card Stars Scouts; seventh- to ninth-graders After leading a few groups, she wants to do extra fund-raising, soon learaed she was mistaken. "We've done little trips and on Ice at The Palace of Auburn or girls ages 12-15 are Qadettes; was hired Jan, 6, 1998, as the Kim could go to the office and fill T planned an Easter egg hunt activities. We had 'Mall Mad Hills, also stayed overnight in a lOth-gradere or girls ages 16 or product sales and special event out an application to s^ll candy for kids at a preschool, It was ness' where we stayed overnight caboose at an encampment to older are Senior Girl Scouts, manager for the Huron Valley bats on her own. If she needs neat. We hid plastic eggs in the at a mall. Some of the stores learn the value of teamwork. "You're able to do more when Girl Scout Council, based in Ann money for a trip down the line playground and we had some stayed open all night so we could They are hoping to return there you get older," Kellie said. "As a Arbor, and needs the extra money, she body dress up as the Easter shop. There were all kinds of this summer. junior, you're only able to go so "I'm reliving my childhood can do that," Susan said. bunny," Kimberly said. activities and a movie theater. "(It promotes) a lot of team many miles away from home." through my kids," she said. "I Troops meet once a month for Now she is. ready to take the We could watch movies at 3 in building which actually the troop grew up in Kentucky in the '50s. about 1¾¾ hours at the home of second step - earning a Gold the morning," Kimberly needs right now," Kimberly said Getting started I lived in a rural area and we their leader. Award, the equivalent to the Boy explained. "It's hard. As you get older, girls Kimberly joined the Girl didn't have Girl Scouts there." "We start off by discussing Scouts' Eagle Award. The Girl Scouts also partici lose interest so easily. There's Scouts as a Brownie back when She coordinates sales of Girl anything that needs to be dis Kimberly plans to continue her pate in Adopt-A-Family through new girls coming in. We try to do the family was living in Missis Scout cookies and the organiza cussed from other meetings, like participation with the Girl the Salvation Army, Stepping as many activities as we can to sippi. Kellie joined in Michigan, tion's magazine, QSP, as well as if we're going camping, or there Scouts after graduation. Out for a New Beginning in get to know each other." but her decision wasn't based on the annual Women of Distinction are permission slips that need to *I know I'll be involved. It's her sister. awards ceremony held in May. be signed," said Kimberly who Buch a worthwhile experience. "I joined because I needed CITY OF GARDEN CITY She also is there to help girls recently earned her Silver You grow so much from it." MICHIGAN NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the Office Gladden from page Bl of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 4« 135 (Telephone: 734-625-8814) on or before February 10,1999, at &00 p.m. for the following items: vals!" into this little tub, turn it on and tonight* "Yes?" VEHICLE SERVICE/REPAIR PARTS AND SUPPLIES Sure, something like this is wait 'til it's done. I even took our "The bread machine hasn't "It tastes good." Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed going to produce a real loaf of daughter over to her cousin*^ damaged your manhood? • Jack Gladden is a copy editor envelope endorsed with the nameCs) of item(s). bread. I'll bet. house while it was doing its Destroyed your ego?" for the Observer & Eccentric The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in "Um, smells good," The Femi thing. Didn't have to worry "Well, there is that. But it's so Newspapers. He lives in Canton part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the nist said when she got home about punching it down, letting easy to use. And besides ..." Township. City. from work. '"Did you bake it rise again, making loaves, tim ALLYSON M. BETTIS bread?" ing them in the oven. It just sort City Clerk Treasurer "Well, uh, I figured I should of sat there and made bread. Pubtiah: Januaiy 21,1999 L Kinda neat," ""°* try this thing out. Make sure it from page Bl works. You know." "So you like it?" Grandkids "Can I sample it?" "It's OK. Maybe I'll try some "I waited. I didn't have kids was born." CITY OF WESTLAND "Sure. Have a slice." pumpernickel. Or there's a great right away," the Canton resident . Housey is saddened by the loss NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING "It's good. It's really good. sounding recipe for cinnamon- What kind is it?" raisin bread. That'd be good for said. "But I know how important of her daughter, saddened that A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of "It's potato bread. But it looks breakfast. And it's got this timer it was to my mother. We lived in they will not share in the special ; Westland, Wayne County, Michigan. like a box." so you can set it up before you go Tennessee, and she came to be relationship that develops ! f 1SS8C, Special Land Use Approval for Proposed Assisted Living "It tastes good. Really nice to bed and the bread will be with me when I had my daugh between mother and daughter Center, Parcel «085.99-0001*021, West Side of Merriman Road, South crust. Was it hard to use?" ready when you get up in the ter. when it they become mother and "No. You just dump everything morning. I think I'll try it of Cherry Hill Road, N&22, Joseph Guido. "They all know we're looking grandmother. forward to having grandchildren. J L As for her son: "I'd like to see CMBRRY HULBOAD We tell them that when they have kids they can come here him get a good education and get CITY OF WESTLAND a few years under his belt before NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION and visit them. But we know we can't plan their lives for them." he marries and has children. On Tuesday, January 26, 1999, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Housey, a Livonia resident, He's shy and introverted, but a Public Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles.The first auction will married at age 20 and had two very responsible, good guy, so I begin promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry think it'll be a long time before I Hill, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be children, a daughter who died offered for sale to the highest bidder: two years ago at age 19, and her have grandkids. He has a lot of son. She was "26 or 27 when he things he wants to do first." XEAfi MAKE BODY STYLE CQLQfi YAMi 81 BUICK 4DR SKYLARK DKGRAY 1G4AC6953BW197724 86 DODGE 4DR LANCER BLUE 1B3BX48EXFN195032 76 FORD PU BLUE/WM F10BCC52553 CITY OF GARDEN CITY 92 CHEV 2 DR BERETTA RED 1G1LV1343NY114143 MICHIGAN 85 NISSAN MAXIMA RED JN1HU15S7FX013306 85 FORD 2DRT-BIRD BLUE 1FABP46FXFA124096 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 86 PONT 4DR BLUE 2G2AG19R9G9267228 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bide will be receiveda t the Office The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Car Care, of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, 6375 Hix Road, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814) on or before February 3.1999, at vehicles will be offered for Bale to the highest bidder: 2:00 p.m. for the following items: OFFICE PAPER - 91 SATURN 4DR WHITE 1G8ZK547XMZ104254 TIRE REPAIRS 88 CHRYS 2 DR CONQUEST RED JJ3CC54N6JZ028016 85 NISSAN 4 DR MAXIMA BROWN JN1HU11S6FT060467 TIRE DISPOSAL 93 DODGE RAM VAN BLUE 2B5WB35Z7PK609808 OFFICE SHELVING UNITS 91 CHEV S10 PU BLACK 1GCCS14E8M0121464 MAGNETIC LOCATOR 86 CHEV 2 DR CAMARO GRAY 1G1FP87S6GL190626 Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed iNOTICE IS HEREBY GrVEN that a public hearing of the City of Westland 87 CHEV MONTE CARLO WHT 1G1GZUHOHP116518 envelope endorsed with the name(s) of item(s). 'Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, 91 FORD FESTTVA RED KNJPT06H1M6133918 The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in 89 MERC 4 DR SABLE WHITE [Westland, Michigan, at 7:30 p.m.(Tuesday, February 2,1999. 1MEBM5345KG611952 part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the beat interest of the 80 CHEV 4 DR CAPRICE BLUE 1N69HAJ163509 ^Written comments may be sent to the Westland Planning Department at City. [37095 M«rquette Avenue, Westland, Michigan 48185. All vehicles are sold in "as is* condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at ; ROBERT C. BOWERS, Chairman the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this ALLYSON M. BETTIS Westland Planning Commission list at any time prior to the start of the auction. City Clerk-Treasurer Publkh: January 21.1999 Publish: January 2», 1999 Publi»h:JinuAJ7il,lS99 itnx are you yet? 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I •Ha t • •* in tr The Observer 6 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 Duggan puts finishing touches on annual First Step dance BY SUE MASON able at TicketMaster outlets at and I though it was a good STAFF WRITER Hudson's, Harmony House and cause," Duggan said. "I think Wit •iBMon0oe.homecomm.net Repeat the Beat (ask for First a wonderful shelter they have Remember those word prob Step. Dance) or by calling Dug out there for women and chil lems you loved to hate in ele gan at (734) 422-4333 or (734) dren." *> mentary school? The ones that 591-1900 or TicketMaster at Originally, the benefit was" went something like: If each (248)645-6666, going to be a beach party at table seats 10 people and 160 To 4ielp defray expenses, Dug Camp Dearborn, but when he tables are sold, how much money gan is looking for corporate missed putting down a depoaU, H. will be raised for First Step? sponsors - diamond ($5,000), became a dance on the third Fri Just like in school, it's a hard platinum ($1,000), gold ($500) day *n January at what was then one to answer. But Brian Dug and silver ($200). New to the Roma's of Livonia, which donat gan hopes his ninth annual char platinum list this year is Wal- ed the facility. '•.<-• ity dance for First Step will raise Mart, which will be opening its Duggan has moved it to the. $20,000 for the agency which Livonia store later this month. first Friday in February, giving helps the victims of domestic and Duggan, a Livonia city coun organizers an extra 1 1/2 weeks sexual violence. cilman, first heard about First to sell tickets and line up spun-: "I'd like to have 1,400-1,500 Step as a Livonia Jaycee. He sors and door prizes. people there," said Duggan. "We thought it was a good cause, and Work on the dance starts as raised around $16,000 last year after leaving the Jaycees, he soon as the latest one ends. Dug and I'd like to raise $20,000 this decided to do something for the gan hooks the hall and the band year." agency. - "Steve King and the Dittili** That's a far cry from the first Among the services provided are always pack in a good crowd; year when 300 people paid $5 a by First Step are a 24-hour resi the/re a good draw." - and picks ticket and helped raise some dential shelter, 24-hour Help the date. By September, the pro $2,000-3,000 for First Step. Line, 24-hour crisis intervention gram is sent out and organizers This year's dance will be 7:30 services, counseling, groups-sup "go public" with details in p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at port, children's programs, in- December. court advocacy and 24-hour Burton Manor, 27777 School STAfT PHOTO BY BSYAN MiTCHZlX "It's hard on our end because craft, west of Inkster Road, Livo domestic violence and sexual it's something that can get lost nia. Need a ticket: Barb MechamGeft), Brian Duggan and Laura Duggan are ready, assault response teams. in the Christmas shuffle because The evening will include com willing and able to sell people tickets to the ninth annual charity dance for First It also provides training on we mail out the information two plimentary hot and cold hors Step on Feb, 5 at Burton Manor. domestic violence and sexual weeks before Christmas," Dug d'oeuvres 7:30-9:30 p.m., pizza assault for mental health, crimi gan said. "January is a tough served later in the evening and appearance. Also dropping in for Duggan. "Jamie's been with us gift basket filled with coffee and nal justice, medical and legal month, but right now we're on cash bar. a few sets will be Jamie Coe, from the beginning." coffee cups, but organizers are professionals and education and target with ticket sales; we have Steve King and the Dittilies local entertainer and restauran- There also will be more than always looking for more, Duggan prevention programs for the 65 sold. Last year, we sold 130 will provided the music and Miss teur. 60 door prizes, ranging from din said. community at large and schools. tables, so if I sell at least one_ Michigan 1998 Laura Frances "Every time I hear Neil Dia ners at area restaurants to Tickets are $18 in advance and "Someone from First Step more table than last year, 111 be Welling will make a special mond, I think of Jamie," said overnight stays at hotels and a $23 at the. door. They're avail- came out and spoke at a meeting happy." Livonia natives return with 'Revenge' BY CHRISTINA FUOCO Now The Krinkles are cele bands, features three of Edwards has been playing gui STAFF WRITER brating the release of their sec Edwards' songs - "Working tar since he was 14 and joined [email protected] ond album, "Revenge of The Girl," "Innerspace," and "Carni bands soon thereafter. He was a Dan Edwards, a 1989 Steven Krinkles" (Mordorlorff Music). val," a reference to the Livonia fan of "a lot of rock 'n' roll stuff." son High School graduate, had The band will return to the area Spree. "Speaking for myself, Lgrew one thing in mind when he on Saturday, Jan. 23, to play "It's about the Livonia Spree up in the '80s. I listened toa lot moved to Chicago. songs off "Revenge" at Lili's in in an abstract way; people of what they call 'hair metal' Hamtramck. "I moved with the intention of always crack up when I tell them now - Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, joining the band The Krinkles Sent to stores in July, that," he said. Ratt. I always liked a lot of the and it took me a little while to "Revenge of The Krinkles" was Edwards earned a degree in pop stuff when I was younger - weasel my way in," said recorded from February through advertising from Western Michi all the Beatles kind of stuff." Edwards with a laugh. April 1998 at Attica Studios in gan University and had a hand The Krinkles formed after Chicago with producer Chuck He set his mind to it and per in the design of the CD's packag Matt Favazza, a 1989 Stevenson Uchida. suaded his hometown friends - ing. Unfolding the CD insert graduate, Overmyer, a 1988 drummer/vocalist Matt Favazza, "It's kind of a punk rock stu reveals a comic strip about the Franklin High School graduate, bassist/vocalist Jerry Overmyer dio. It's called Attica because it's band. and Klotkowski, a 1989 Franklin and guitarist/vocalist Henry in an attic," explained Edwards, "We wanted to try and do graduate, met while working at Klotkowski - to let him join the who also played acoustic guitar something a little bit extra with Bill Knapp's in Livonia. Back In town: The Krinkles - guitarist I vocalist Dan power pop band as their second on "Pink One" on The Krinkles' our packaging," he said. "I'm a "We'fe-just nice boys from Edwards, drummer I vocalist Matt Favazza, bassist/ guitarist and vocalist. first album "Three Ringos." "It's big Kiss fan and they always did Livonia. Maybe we should come kind of trashed, kind of run vocalist Jerry Overmyer and guitaristi vocalist Henry "Adding another vocalist has something a little bit fun with up with a better story," Edwards down. It's a real rock 'n ' roll Klotkowski - will perform at Lili's in Hamtramck on given us a fuller sound. We trade their albums. There were stick said. "It's our little joke." ' atmosphere. The guy's really tal off on lead vocals. Matt the ers in there, cartoons, always Edwards said he hopes that it Saturday, Jan. 23. ented. He gave us a lot of time." drummer does a couple of songs, something fun. (The Krinkles' works for awhile. Henry and I split the rest of it." The 10-song album, inspired CD) reminds me of the days of "I'm really happy with my sit by the Beatles and 1980s metal vinyl albums, when the,packag uation now. Not just because ing was a little more important." we've all been friends for so long, Edwards said recording an but the fact that we finally got it Foster parent training set album was a dream of his., together." "You have your little fantasies HelpSource will offer pre-ser- Jan. 25-26, at its office at 27676 and dreams; it was pretty much The Krinkles open for Mr. Tidy vice training for people interest Cherry Hill Road, Garden City. the way I thought it would be," at 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at ed in becoming licensed foster The 15-hour training will Edwards said. "A lot of people Lili's 21, 2930 Jacob, Hamtram China / & Gifts parents. explain the foster care program, don't really like it but it's defi ck. Cover charge is $5 for the 21 The classes for couples and the children who come into care nitely one of my favorite things and older show. For more infor to do. We're looking forward to mation, call (313) 875-6555. c- SAVE 25% single adults will be offered 8:30 and the support service provided a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. by HelpSource, a nonprofit orga going in again and spending mail the band at krinkles@c\ber- on Portmeirion's "Botanic Garden" 23, at HealthSource's adminis nization, based in Ann Arbor. more time. connect.com or their Web site at tration building, 1960 S. Indus Classes are free of charge. For "We felt like we did the best http:l Iwww.cyberconnect.com Ik and "Pomona" trial Highway, Ann Arbor, and 6- more information or to register, we could with the amount of rinkles. 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, call 1734) 422-5401. time we had." lor a limited time onlv. Siivan Williams-Kllis\ Banquet Facilities popular dmtierware patterns are available II •:%NMSlisNisH /CENTE/¾ R QoUmimn Room at a substantial <) Hatl rental and banquet facilities "Adjacent To Laurel Chapel" savings. So. hnrrv available. Excellent caterer. 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The school at Garden City Hospital are trying to contact all are disabled is the second emphasizes a basic educa (north entrance), 5254 past members of the chap Friday of each month at tion with business and Inkster Road in Garden ter. Call Mike or Debbie the Westland Bailey Cen entrepreneurial skills. The City. Call Woody, (734) Kehrer for more informa ter. Call (734) 722-7620. school offers a foreign lan 776-3415. tion at (734) 595-0659. guage class, music and art, FIGURE SKATING a dress code and a comput CARD PARTY The Westland Figure Skat er lab with access to the St. Richard's Women's ing Club has formed an Internet. Call (734) 722- BINGO Guild annual card party is adult introductory preci 1465 or (248) 569-7787. OEMS' BINGO scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Fri sion team. The team is for The 13th Congressional day, Jan. 29, at St. Richard those who want to have fun LITTLE LAMBS District Democratic Party Social Hall, 35851 Cherry with other skating adults Little Lambs Preschool, on sponsors bingo games 6:30 Hill Road, west of Wayne and get exercise. Practices Farmington Road south of p.m. Thursdays in the M.J. Road, Westland, Tickets are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. West Chicago in Livonia, is Hall, 35412 Michigan, next are' $6 at the door or from a All levels are welcome. Call accepting registration for to the Fanner Jack Super Guild member. Event (734) 722-1091. the 1998-99 school year. market in Wayne. Call 421- includes refreshments, .Classes meet Monday- 1517. door anoVtable prizes and ' Wednesday-Friday after 50-50 drawing. Ticket noons and Tuesday-Thurs MORE OEMS'BINGO information: Jan at (734) VOLUNTEERS day mornings for 3- to 5- The 13th Congressional 721-5353 or Rose at (734) EDUCATION PROGRAM . year-olds. Little Lambs is a District Democratic Party .721-4444. A volunteer education pro nonprofit, nondiscriminato holds bingo games 6:30 gram for Community Hos ry preschool. Call (248) Corrwrnmrty service: The Westland Civitans recently received a . p.m. Wednesdays in the -DEMOCRATIC CLUB pice and Home Care Ser 471-2077. Cherry Hill Hall, on the : State Rep. Eileen DeHart community service award for outstanding contribution to Wayne southwest corner of Cherry vices Inc. will be 10 a.m. to FRANKLIN PTSA ; will give a legislative news 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday, County[Parks and Recreation from the Michigan Recreation and Hill and Venoy. Call 421- ; update from Lansing at the Feb. 2 through March 23, The Franklin High PTSA is Parks Association. From left, Larry Fitch, Wayne County Parks 1517. ; Westland Democratic Club at the Westland office, seeking members. Member • meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, ship is open to those who assistant director; Kim Healy, Wayne County Parks, recreation ST. MEL CHURCH 32932 Warren Road, north supervisor; Linda Quinn, Westland Civitans; Patrick Quinn, West* Bingo games are held 6:45 " Jan. 26, at the Dorsey west corner of Warren and care about the schools and I Community Center, 32715 community, and members land Civitans; Andstasia Pitses, Wayne County Parks manager of p.m. Fridays in St. Mel Venoy. Training involves a Church's activities build • Dorsey, one block east of variety of jobs including aren't required to have a recreation; and Sam Mirns, assistant manager of recreation. Each • Venoy, two blocks south of student in the school. Price ing, on Inkster Road north working with patients and year, the Civitans provide a crew of volunteers to assist with the of Warren Road. Doors '• Palmer. Call (734) 422- families to general office is $3 for students, $5 for :5863 or (734) 595-6517. adults. Checks should be Wayne County Parks Mafshmallow Drop in Westland as well as open at 4 p.m. Food is duties. Call (734) 522-4244. made payable to Franklin the'Wayne CountyParksHalloween Festival. available. • VALENTINE CARP PARTY PTSA and sent to 31000 WFCL BINGO IA Valentine Card Party is Joy in Livonia 48150. Iset for 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, The Finesse Girls Travel ;Feb. 12, at Sts. Simon and SCHOOLS TUTORIAL PROGRAM Softball Boosters hold MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE May, July, September and of birthdays and weekly Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 bingo games 6:30-9:45 p.m. • Jude Church, 32500 A free tutoring program for November at the Westland door prizes. There is a $3 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Palmer, Westland. The McKinley Cooperative students is offered at the every Monday to raise Preschool, housed in Good Meeting House, 37091 membership fee for resi arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a money for the girls' softball event includes door and Salvation Army Wayne- Marquette between New- dents, $12.50 for nonresi Hawaiian dance exercise Stable prizes, 50/50 and Shepherd Reformed Westland Corps Communi program. The bingo games Church, Wayne Road at burgh and Wayne roads. dents. Call (734) 722-7632. class will be 1 p.m. every are at the Wayne Ford 'light meal and snacks. ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Call President Jim Wednesday in the Senior 'Tickets are $6. Call (734) Hunter, is holding registra Westland. The program, 4- CARD GROUP Civic League hall on tion. Morning and after Franklin at (734) 721-0136. The Friday Variety Card Resources Department Wayne Road, two blocks -278-2090 or (734) 729- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Everyone is welcome. (Friendship Center), 1119 :2716. Proceeds for the noon classes are available. Thursday, is for students Group at the Westland south of Ford. Call (734) 729-7222. Friendship Center meets 2 Newburgh, Hall A. Instruc: "building fund. ages 9 and older in Wayne, tor is Kammo Oris. Sign up MORE BINGO SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S Westland and Romulus. p.m. People play euchre, ; LAS VEGAS NIGHT pinochle, bridge, Uno, at the front desk or call The Metro Wayne Demo '.The Notre Dame Council, Suburban Children's Co-op For information on partici FOR SENIORS (734) 722-7632. cratic Club sponsors bingo pating or volunteering, call rummy and poker. Light Knights of Columbua, pre- Nursery has openings in all SENIOR CHOIR , refreshments are served. games 6:30 p.m. Thursdays ;sents a Las Vegas Night 6 classes 18 months through Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) A Friendship senior choir, at the Joy Manor Bingo 722-3660. Call (734) 722-7632 for 'p.m. to midnight Saturday, 5 years old. Located in under the direction of information or just show up CLUBS IN Hall, on the south side of I Jan. 23, at 35100 Van Born Livonia bordering West- MOM'S MORNING OUT Robert Cassidy, has been to play cards. The Friend Joy, east of Middlebelt. I Road, between Wayne and land. Call Michelle at (734) Children, ages newborn to started at the Westland ship. Center is at 1119 N. ACTION Proceeds are used by the 421-6196. Senior Resources Depart club to sponsor Little .Venoy roads, Wayne. Cash 6, and their mothers are Newburgh. SWEET ADELINES ;bar and kitchen. Admission PRESCHOOL PROGRAM invited to a "Mom's Morn ment Friertdship Center, League baseball teams, the •fee is $2. For more infor 1119 N. Newburgh, West- MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE The County Connection Salvation Army and School The Wayne-Westland Com ing Out" 9-11:30 a.m. every Chorus of Sweet Adelines mation, call <734) 728- Thursday at Newburg / land. Those who enjoy The Wayne Ford Civic for the Blind. Call 422- munity School District has International is looking for :3020. ongoing registration for the United Methodist Church, singing are invited to join. League schedules its senior 5025 or" 729-8681. meal for people 50 and women who love to sing. preschool programs at Stot- on Ann Arbor Trail The choir meets 9 a.m. SHAMROCK BINGO tlemyer Early Childhood between Wayne and New- Thursdays. older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The group sings a cappella on the first Sunday of each music in barbershop style There will be bingo 11 a.m. AT THE and Family Development burgh, Livonia. Children EXERCISE Wednesdays at the Knights Center, on Marquette are grouped together by month at the league hall, an has begun preparations Musical Chairs is a pro on Wayne Road two blocks for an annual competition of Columbus Hall, 35100 LIBRARY between Wayne and Wild- ages in rooms with two gram from Jazzercise Van Born, east of Wayne wood. Programs include an south of Ford. Cost is $5 for in May. Rehearsals are 7 : FRIEND* Of LIBRARY caregivers per room. This designed for exercisers members and $7 for non- Road, Wayne. Doors open 9 Early Intervention Pro program is an optional co p.m. Tuesdays at UAW The Friends of the William older than 40. The program members. The meal Local 898 at 8975 Textile a.m. Food available. Pro P. Faust Public Library gram, Head Start, op, with parents working provides a low to moderate ceeds go to charity. Call Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- includes beer, beverages, Road, Ypsilanti. For more ;meet 7 p.m. the second once each month. Call (734) workout geared for the dancing to Big Band music 728-3020. Primary Impaired program 422-0149. information, call Paula at -Tuesday of each month at older adult which improves and door prizes. Call (734) SMOKELESS BINGO and Sparkey Preschool. strength, flexibility, bal (734)995-4110. -the library, 6123 Central LIVONIA COOPERATIVE 728-5010. CHAD© "Smokeless" bingo meets at Registration is 8 a.m. to Livonia Cooperative Nurs ance, posture, coordination ;.City Parkway. Call (734) 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Sts. ;326-6123. Meetings last ery, a preschool at 9601W. and cardiovascular WORK REFERRAL CHADD of Northwest 2660. Information Center Inc. Wayne County meets the Simon and Jude Parish about one hour and are Chicago, has openings for endurance. It incorporates Hall, 32500 Palmer, east of CHURCH PRESCHOOL winter enrollments for 3- resistance exercises using refers workers to seniors first Thursday of the open to the public. The who need help. The pro Venoy, Westland. Offered Friends also hold a Friends The Westland Free and 4-year-olds. To enroll, rubber tubing and light month throughout the gram is for people interest school year at the Livonia are three jackpots of $400, iShop Book Sale during reg- Methodist Preschool has call Donna at (734) 266- weights with walking and $300 and $200. jogging patterns. Wear ed in providing transporta Civic Center Library, *ular library hours at the openings for 3- and 4-year- 8185. tion, yard work, housework, library. olds in the morning and loose-fitting clothing and 32777 Five Mile. CHADD K OF C BINGO etc. Workers can specify is a nonprofit, parent- Pope John XXIII Assembly afternoon sessions. The comfortable shoes. Light the type of work they are younger pupils attend weights and'an exercise based, volunteer organiza of the Knights of Columbus HISTORY ON willing to do and the com tion whose aim is to better Council 1536 hosts bingo WESTLAND Tuesdays and Thursdays, mat are suggested. Robert munities they want to other pupils on Mondays VIEW Cassidy is the certified the lives of individuals games 6:45 p.m. Thurs serve. Call (734) 422-1052. with attention difficulties. days. The games are in the CENTER and Wednesdays. A Friday WESTLAND MUSEUM Jazzercise instructor. Sign DYER CENTER enrichment class is also Up at the front desk at the Call (313) 438-3099. * Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 WALKERS CLUB The Westland Historical The Wayne-Westland Plymouth Road, one block ; The Westland Walkers available. The preschool is Museum is open 1-4 p.m. Westland Friendship Cen School District's Dyer T.O.P.S. at 1421 S. Venoy, West- ter or call (734) 722-7632. Take Off Pounds Sensibly east of Merriman, Livonia. meet the second Wednes Saturdays at 857 N. Senior Adult Center has Call 425-2246. day of each month, except land. Call (734) 728-3559. Wayne Road between Mar activities Monday through No. MI28, a support group TRAVEL GROUP for sensible weight loss, .during the summer. West GARDEN CITY CO-OP quette and Cherry Hill. The Travel Group meets Thursday at the center, on land Center opens its doors The Garden City Co-op Call (734) 326-1110. Marquette between Wayne meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 12:45 p;m. every Friday in at Good Shepherd -to walkers beginning at 7 nursery has openings for FRIENDS MEET the Westland Friendship and Newburgh roads. Mon FOR YOUR • n.m. through Arcade 2 by preschool classes for ages days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 Reformed Church, Wayne Friends of the Westland Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Road and Hunter in West- HEALTH :01ga'a-Kitchen. Mall walk- 18 months through 4 years. Historical Museum meet 7 unless a trip or program is p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts ring ends at 10 a.m. Tots class meets on and needlework at 9:30 land. Call Jackie at (734) SCREENINGS p.m. on the second Tues planned. Programs include 722-7225. Wednesday mornings and days of January, March, speakers, films, celebration a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen Free breast and Pap 3- and 4-year-olds meets T.O.P.S. screenings are available at iATTHE Mondays and Thursdays. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Oakwood Hospital/Annapo Parental involvement is No. MI63 meets weekly: lis Center, on Annapolis CHAMBER required. Call Kelli at (734) Weigh-in is 6*7:16 p.m., west of Venoy in Wayne 513-7708. meeting is 7:30-8:30 p.m. Appointments are sched TtwObHfvw Niwiptptri mlcdmeCalendar items. Items should be from nonprofit community uled on a first-come, first- : A« p*rt of Westland Wirt- ft. MEL PRESCHOOL Wednesdays, at the Med- groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please typeorprint the inforMax building, 35600 Cen served basis. Call 467-5.^ ;terFest 1999, the^estland Si, Mel Preschool, 7506 mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, for early registration. ; Chamber of Commerce will Inkster Road, north of • tral City Parkway, West- 'be hosting the WinterFest Warren Avenue in Deaf* Livonia, Ml 48160, or by tut to 734-89X;72t9. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday land. Call Suranne at (734) AIM ' Bowling Outing 1-5 p.m. born Heights, has morning for the following Thursday* paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. 728-8437. Anxiety or panic attacks9 AIM (Agoraphobics In ; Saturday,Feb. 6. Lane and afternoon classes for Emrt: PUBLIC SPEAKING •.sponsorship* are available both 3- and 4-year-olds. The Westland Easy Talk Motion) meets 7:30 p.m. 'by contacting the chamber, Registration has begun. Mo owl Tim: ers Toastmasters Club No. Thursdays at Faith Luther \ (734)326-7222. Call (313) 274-6270. 6694 (formerly Holy an Church, 30000 Five Location: Mile, between Middlebelt . S^E»TB#EBV flpPBRBJ tp^H^EEMR*E^9 wN^^% YWCARIAMNCSS Smokemasters) urges peo and Merriman in Livomn ;The third annual Jobs and The YWC A Of Western wfophono: ple who want to learn the 'Careen Fair is scheduled Wayne County Early art of public speaking to AIM is a support group for Childhood School Readi AOOWOnm ffrrv.' attend the club's weekly thoso working on recovery ; for Saturday, April 24, at from anxiety disorder or ; Westland Shopping Center. ness Program is available meetings 6 p.m. each to 4-and 6 •year-old chil Thursday at Denny's phobias. Call (248) 547 An advance signup list for 0400. tabiee and sponsorships is dren. The YWCA is at UK additional ihcet ifnece$sary Restaurant, 7725 N. be4ftg cempilod by the . 26279 Michigan in Inkster.. Wayne Road next to West- 7rf7^ '" \ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JANUARY 21,1999 T —> WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Bomback-Buckley Lemasters* Tilly-Epplnga . John Lawrence Bomback III Paul and Nancy Tilly of Ply and Barbara Anne Buckley were Armbrust mouth announce the engage married Oct. 10 in the Mission Randall Lemasters and Amy ment of their daughter, Kristina Church of Mackinac Island by Arrhbrust were recently married Marie, to Zachary Dirk Eppinga/ the Rev. Edwin Remally. at Laurel Manor Chapel in Livo the son of Stuart and Vicjcy The bride is the daughter of nia. Eppinga of Holland, Mich. Dr. Elery Buckley of Boston, The bride is the daughter of The bride-to-be is a graduate Mass. The groom is the son of Kenneth and Robby L. Williams of Calvin College with a degree Dr. and Mrs. John L. Bomback II of Livonia. The groom is the son in special education. She is of Lynn, Mass., formerly of Ply of Susan Padgett of Belleville. employed as a middle school and mouth. The bride is a 1990 graduate high school mathematics teacher The bride is a graduate of the of Livonia Churchill High at Lake Michigan Academy in University of New Hampshire. School. She is employed by Grand Rapids. She is employed by Cognos Corp. Roadway in Warren. The groom asked Gary Mcin Her fiance also is a graduate of He is a graduate of Plymouth The groom is a 1984 graduate tosh to serve as best man, with Calvin College with a degree in Salem High School and Northern of Belleville High School. He is Ron Hollenbeck as groomsmen. business. He works in finance at Michigan University. He is employed by Kohl Madden in Kyle Armbrust and Dylan Herman Miller in Holland. employed by American Airlines. Canton. Lemasters were ringbearers. A July wedding is planned at The bride asked Brenda Buck The bride asked Kelly Mcin The couple received guests at St. Michael Lutheran Church. ley Sittenger to serve as matron tosh to serve as matron of honor, St. Mary's Cultural Center in of honor. Dan Walsh served as with Jennifer Belleville as Livonia before leaving on a hon best man. bridesmaid. Allison Raylean and eymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico. Shuman-Yon . The couple received guests at a Katelin Lemasters were flower They are making their home in girls. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Shu- reception in Stonecliff Mansion. land, they are making their Westland. man of Novi, formerly of West- Following a trip to London, Eng- home in Georgetown, Mass. land, announce the engagement Peterson-Hansen Cindie Burr of Muskegon and of their daughter, Kristine Brunner-Grant John and Jan Peterson of Grand Marie, to Charles A. Yon, the Lowell and Kay Hansen of son of Gerald O. Yon of Berkley. Kevin Charles Brunner and Haven. Redford announce the engage The bride will graduate in The bride-to-be is a graduate Janice Marie Grant were mar ment of their son, Jonathan of Eastern Michigan University. ried Aug. 15 at Our Lady of December from Calvin College Richard, to Johna Rae Peterson, where she is majoring in crimi She is employed by the Meijer Good Counsel Catholic Church the daughter of Joseph and in Plymouth. The Rev. John Sul nal justice. Corp. and as a substitute teach livan performed the ceremony. Her fiance is a 1995 graduate er in the Clarenceville School The bride is the daughter of of Thurston High School and a District. John W. and Dorothy Grant of 1998 graduate of Calvin College Her fiance'is a graduate of Plymouth. The groom is the son with a degree in computer sci Madonna University. He is a of Hdrold and Janet Brunner of ence. He is employed at the Don police officer for the City of nelly Corp. in Holland. Wixom. .Averse City. A January wedding is planned ;S~ ;*"•' The bride is "a"1989'graduate ' A May wedding is planned at of Plymouth Canttfh High School at the Calvin College Chapel in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic and a 1993 graduate of Albion Grand Rapids. Church in Farmington. College, where she was affiliated with Kappa Alpha Theta sorori ty. Formerly employed as a cer Kennedy to'serve as his best tified public accountant for Coop- man with Bill Brunner, Todd ers/Lybrand in Detroit, she is a Fewins and Damien Kircher as student at University of Penn groomsmen. sylvania Law School. After greeting guests in the The groom is a 1988 graduate Alexandria Ballroom of the of Traverse City High School and Dearborn Inn, the couple left for a 1993 graduate of the Universi a honeymoon trip to Bermuda. ty of Michigan. He also was They are making their home in employed as a CPA for Coop- Philadelphia. ers/Lybrand in Detroit. He is attending the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Announcement forms available The bride asked Karen Freder ick to serve as her maid of honor Forms to announce wed mouth -794 S. Main St. with Carolyn Pinkerton Hudson, dings, engagements,births They also are available by Jenny Mans Margherio and and anniversaries are avail calling Sue Mason at (734) Carol Varley serving as her able at our offices in Livonia - 953-2131 or Tiffanie Lacey at attendants. 36251 Schoolcraft - and Ply (734)459-2700. The groom asked Cameron The Board of Directors of the Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular would like to thank the following: The City Of Plymouth THE MediaQne- JACK (Dbseruer fy lEccentric travel. 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