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Lights: The city of West- land's annual tree light Funds ing ceremony is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Monday in front of Westland City Hall on Ford Road. needed Council: The Westland City Council meets at 7 • Money from settlement of p.m. at Westland City a long-standing lawsuit Hall on Ford Road. doesn't represent a lump sum windfall, said Greg Baracy, Wayne-Westland Community Schools super- : intendent. TUESDAY BY DARRELL CLEM Remembering: The Wayne STAFF WRITER Wayne-Westland County Chapter of Moth school officials hope ers Against Drunk Dri that a lawsuit settle ving will be holding a STAT? PHOTOS BY TOM HAWIOT ment bringing $14 million from the state won't hurt their Candlelight Vigil of Dedicated: Colleen Wizinsky (foreground) and Kathy Echols (left) carry and drag several chances of convincing voters to approve Remembrance and Hope Christmas items to the check out at Kohl's Friday morning at Westland Center. a $108 million bond issue in February. at 7p.m. Tuesday at St. Officials say the $14 million won't come as a sudden, lump-sum windfall. Paul of the Cross Rather, the bulk of the money will Monastery, 23300 W. come in payments stretched over 10 to Davison in Detroit, south 15 years, Wayne-Westland Superinten Shoppers boost local economy dent Greg Baracy said. off the 1-96 service drive In most years, the district will receive no more than $900,000 from (Schoolcraft) between BY DARRELL CLEM No small mall: STAFF WRITER the Durant special education lawsuit Telegraph and Outer Richard Priebe settlement, Baracy said. Drive. estland Shopping Center officials expect of Livonia car Moreover, the money can only be booming holiday sales this year, fueled ries items that used for certain measures, such as buy Wpartly by a healthy economy and a new he purchased in ing textbooks, improving the district's Sears store. infrastructure and boosting classroom "We are expecting a wonderful year," senior mar the hardware technology, he said. WEDNESDAY keting director Claudia Frederick said Friday, as area of Sears at "It can't be used for salaries," he shoppers besieged Westland's retail hub,. r-WeatlancLCen- •••Baid»t:-=--^.-;••••••>••• •••,••' ••'••'• . •'••'•-•••:•. *• As the post-Thanksgiving Day shopping frenzy ter. Traffic See related stories, page A4 "" Ceremony: The ninth began Friday morning, thousands of enthusiastic snarled at the annual Christmas Tree shoppers swarmed Westland's mall. The Durant decision came as wel In the first two hours of shopping, a traffic count mall Friday as come news to a district where officials Lighting at Nankin Mills indicated that the mall drew twice as many shop parking lots continually seem worried about will be at 7p.m. Wednes pers compared to the same time frame just one filled. finances, but Baracy cautioned that the year ago, Frederick said. settlement shouldn't be perceived as a day at Nankin Mills, "We've had double the amount of people that we cure-all. 33175 Ann Arbor Trail in had during the first two hours last year," she said. Instead, he said, the settlement Westland. The annual Shoppers such as Westland grandmother Jane O'Kray which opened in October, helped to draw more customers amounts to a state reimbursement for couldn't resist joining the holiday throng. this year. dollars that the local district spent in holiday event is free. Call "It's a tradition. I love the crowds," she said. "I love the "It's definitely an advantage for us this holiday season," previous years, while school officials Wayne County Parks Nat excitement of it. Some people think it's horrible, but I love she said. statewide waited for a court decision on uralist Carol Clements it. Other retail places also drew large numbers of shop the 17-year-old lawsuit. "I'm just about done with my shopping," she added. "I pers, as throngs of people flocked to businesses such as "It's money owed to us," Baracy said, (313) 261-1850 or Pat have most of my presents wrapped already."' Best Buy and Circuit City. Traffic snarls occurred early. but added, "This is not a one-time pay White at (313) 261-0874 O'Kray rushed to Hudson's for a stuffed mouse that the Dearborn resident Maureen German rose from bed at 6 out." for more information. store gave away for each $25 sale. She said she spent a.m. Friday and squeezed fresh orange juice to entice her Officials also don't know whether $100 to receive four mice - one for each grandchild. friend Susan Boldrick, visiting from Chicago, to get an they will have to give up a portion of "I was buying some things anyway," she said, "and I early start for Westland Center. the money for county-run special edu Opening: Garden City have four grandchildren under the age of 2." "I dragged her put of bed," German said. "I like to get cation programs, he said. O'Kray made one trip to her car to put packages in the my shopping done." Hospital will hold a trunk, then walked briskly toward the mall, again. Boldrick, visiting parents and friends in metro Detroit, Courting voters grand opening ceremony "I'm back for more shopping," she said, smiling. agreed. Regardless, the superintendent said and open house from 4-8 Shoppers like O'Kray are expected to boost holiday "We're trying to get all the shopping done early," she he hopes that voters will look favorably sales dramatically this year, although Frederick stopped said, her arms loaded with packages as she left Westland upon a $108 million bond issue that p.m. Wednesday for its short of predicting record sales. Center. voters are expected to decide during a new sports rehabilitation "We've seen some great holidays," she said. "I came in from Chicago, the best shopping place in the special Feb. 17 election. center. The new center is The mall parking lot was virtually filled with cars early world," Boldrick said. "And here I am shopping." "We are in desperate need of the Friday morning. Frederick said the new Sears store, on 35550 Central City Please see FUNDS, A4 Parkway, west of Wayne Road, Westland. A dedi cation ceremony is sched uled for 5:30 p.m. Scrooge strikes at yuletide display in Westland
BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI An unidentified driver rode on his Molesky, 76. In fact, people who have been watch SPECIAL WRITER lawn and mowed down the display on a "I couldn't believe it. The neighbors ing the display on an annual basis look Santa and his reindeer were in an corner lot of Tawas Trail north of War were out looking shaking their heads. forward to seeing what's been added: INDEX accident last week in Westland, but ren Road east of Wayne Road in West- They couldn't believe it, either." This year the house and reindeer twin don't fret, it looks like they'll be up and land. The vandals struck sometime The driver traveled the entire length kle and glisten with more than 8,000 I Obituaries A2 ready for Christmas. between 10 p.m. Nov. 18 and 6 a.m. of Molesk/s 110-foot wide lot. lights. I Classified Index K3 John Molesky found the crash site in Nov. 19. Aside from damaging the dis "Ill put it up again and hope nothing "You buy one piece and another piece play, tire marks gouged out part of the happens before Christmas," Molesky and another," Molesky explained. Home & Service F2 front of his house when he woke up early Nov. 25 and discovered the 11 lawn. ^ , said last week. The reindeer cost between $75 and Automotive F2 reindeer, Santa Claus, a sleigh and two "I woke up in the morning and looked But, he isn't going to let the phantom $100 each. Molesky said he thinks he New Homes Gl ornamental Christmas trees had been outside and the reindeer were down grinch take away his Christmas spirit can fix a lot of the damage done by the and the trees were down," said or ruin a 15-year holiday tradition. Real Estate HI in a wreck. '"* ~~ Please see SCROOGE, A4 Crossword H4 Rentals H5 White Christmas Decorating contest I Taste Bl If you are in kindergarten through fifth grade and The 11th annual "Christmas Decorating Contest," I Health News CI live inthe city of WestlaTid, 'ywtati cc^peTSTTo"'win" ~ PLACES&FACES sponsored by the Westland City CounciMa open for 1 Arts &mgurcjL__ Dl a guaranteed white Christmas. nominations, according to the chairwoman of the • SpcrtejA^e^reatloft El Draw a poster of what your house would look like GOP meeting event, council president Sandra Cicirelli. covered in snow on Christmas day. Include your Residential displays will be judged by members of The Westland Republican Club will meet at 7 p.m. the city council and plaques will be awarded to the name, address, phone number, the grade you are in HOW TO REACH US Monday, Dec. 1, at Amantea's Restaurant, at War first-, second- and third-place winners on Tuesday, and the name of the school you attend on your ren and Venoy, and feature guest speaker Steve Jan. 20, 1998. poster. . Newsroom: 313-953-2104 Jentzen, attorney from the American Center for The council will look at all nominations on Mon Entries must be brought or mailed to the Bailey Newsroom Fax: 313-591*7279 Law and Justice. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. with day, Dec. 22. • Recreation Center at 36651 Ford Road, behind City Jentzen addressing the group at 7:30 p.m. E-mail: newsroom 0 oeonltne.com Anyone wishing to nominate themselves or anoth Hall in Westland, by Monday, Dec. 15. The winner Jentzen is the attorney representing the parents' er resident for this award may call City Clerk Dinne Nlghtllne/Sports: 313-953-2104 will be notified by Dec. 21. group that has had concerns about the constitution J. Fritz at (313) 467-3190 or (313) 467-3191. Reader Comment Line: 313-953-2042 If there isn't any snow on the ground on Dec. 23, a ality of the recently rescinded "sexual orientation" Deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. Classified Advertising: 313-591-0900 truckload of snow will be dumped on the winner's policies of the Wayne-Westland school board. 19. Those selected for the awards will be notified by Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 front lawn on that date. If there is snow already cov Jentzen is also the leader of COST, Citizens the city clerk. Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 ering the ground, another prize will be given. Opposed to Special Treatment.
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Counting: Brian DeGior- gio (from left), South Redford district to pay Steve Tama- 1 * ' raglio and Sean Leonard, in sex assault suit ninth-graders at John Glenn &Y JEFF COUNTS V High School, ST^FFWRJTER • The woman testified she didn't drop pennies 1 An 18-year-old Redford woman willreceive a want to have sex with Jeffress and into a change $100,000 settlement from the South Redford indicated to him her reluctance, but machine to be school board in exchange for not pressing a law suit against the schools. he didn't stop. counted for the ; The settlement stems from charges that a for program "Jar mer teacher sexually assaulted the woman while Wars" among she was a student at Thurston High School. she wanted to have sex beforehand, she testified. the students at i The teacher, Conway A. Jeffress III, is facing "I felt dirty and I wanted to tell someone," she the high ((rial in Wayne Circuit Court on two charges of testified. school. criminal sexual conduct. Each count carriers a But she didn't because Jeffress and former maximum penalty of 15 years in prison upon con Thurston principal Marlene Kukuzke are the viction. best of friends, the woman testified. ; Jeffress, 26, of Westland pleaded innocent to She was concerned her education would be the charges and said at his preliminary hearing "screwed up" by receiving bad grades and expul on the charges in Redford District Court that: "I sion as retaliation for reporting the- alleged inci absolutely never, ever touched her." dents, she testified. i The money for the settlement will come out of The second alleged incident occurred in Febru STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLEY the general fund for right now," said Murray ary of 1996 when she drove Jeffress from Tobin, school board president. "We're talking to Thurston to a Westland bowling alley where they our insurance company right.now." again had sexual intercourse in her car. - He said the district has insurance to cover such The woman testified that Jeffress told her that instances. *. he would hurt her if she didn't do as he demand Jar Wars at John "Glenn : The board approval came when members unan ed. imously approved paying the district's bills. The woman testified she didn't want to have ,The former student testified at the August sex with Jeffress and indicated to him her reluc court hearing that the alleged sexual relations tance, but he didn't stop. ... •* Redford police began an investigation in March supports aid to the needy \yere not consensual on her part. That testimony contradicted her documented statement during a after receiving a complaint from Wayne County's meeting with school officials who were investi Family Independence Agency that originated They called it Jar Wars, and they raised almost gating the allegations after the incidents. from staff at Thurston, according to police. $3,800 for charity by competing in it. SCHOOLS The woman was 16 years old at the time of The woman graduated in June, the same Students at John Glenn High School competed both alleged incidents, according to police. month Jeffress resigned. He was completing his recently to seeAvho could collect the most pennies She testified at the hearing that she first met second year at Thurston. for charity. out, coffee cans were used. Jeffress while he was a substitute teacher at School officials have declined to say why Jef The brainchild of Steve Tamaroglio, a freshman John Glenn High School borrowed the Observer Thurston. The first of the two alleged incidents fress resigned and wouldn't explain why he was and member of Student Council, all the second- & Eccentric Newspapers' change counting machine occurred during the afternoon of Nov. 14, 1995, suspended for a period of time prior to his resig hour classrooms had a container to collect pennies to help count all the change. when no one was home in the southeast Redford nation. in for eight days. NBD Bank also agreed to waive the fee for turn house of her mother, she said. Jeffress was hired as a substitute teacher at ing in bags of change, Brickman said. : The wars part came in when competing students Thurston in the spring of 1995, then hired as a They had sexual intercourse, but Jeffress had would put silver coins and dollar bills in the enemy The fund-raiser-went "extremely well," Brick full-time teacher in October. not asked her permission and she didn't tell him classroom's jar - because those amounts were sub man said. It took several days to get all the change tracted from the total number of pennies. counted, she said. But, all of the money is going to charity. The Tamaroglio said he presented the idea because it Every year, your heart pumps $3,768.73 will be donated as evenly as possible had been done at Marshall Middle School last between the Junior Civitans and the Salvation year. 2,625,000 pints of blood. Army, according to Lorraine Brickman, assistant "It went great," he said. principal at John Glenn. At Glenn, students were going all over trying to The winning class, a second-hour physical educa change their dollar bills into pennies, he said. Read Taste tion class which raised 18,421 pennies, will be "The spirit was just great," Tamaroglio said. Surely, you can spare a few. treated to a continental breakfast by the Student The school also conducted a canned food drive to Council, Brickman said. help the needy which was also successful, Brick man said. American on Sunday Melody Farms Dairy donated milk jugs for the + Red Cross classrooms to use to collect coins. When those ran For an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-UFE .- > in your OBITUARIES Observer ROBERT L KOSKI Stephanie Place, Caroline Shim- ter, Alice F. Park, preceded her Funeral services for Robert L. mel, Mary Ann Allen and Diane in death. READER SERVICE LINES Koski, 45, were held recently in Kochan; son, Anthony Rubjno; Vermeulen Funeral Home in brother, Sam Vitale; sisters, DANIEL F. FREDERICK Westland with chaplain Robert Rose Evola and Laura Tardino; Services for Daniel F. Freder Observer Newsroom E-Mail Keller officiating. Burial was in eight grandchildren; and 15 ick, 66, a Garden City resident H Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to Mt. 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mn mmmmmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 Serving sweets: Satoko Rann (left, below at right) of Royal Oak and Jessica Horkey of Westland, students at Madonna University, serve sweets to Stan and Carol Wasilewski ofWestland before the demonstration at the Salvation Army in Westland. Horkey prepared this program for a class on "Program Planning for Older Adults." Above; Rann prepares tea. At right, Horkey narrates the ceremony. Learning This tea ceremony is steeped in ne lifetime, one meet- Rann. Rann. who is from Japan, utensils are used including a a special selling and is based on ling" is the'essence of came to the United States three "furo" to warm the tea. a "kama" the idea of "ichigo ichie." or "one the Japanese tea cere years ago and is also a student which is like a kettle, "chawan" lifetime, one meeting." mony0. at Madonna. which are bowls for the tea. "nat- The whole ceremony is based si AIT PWIT<* B^ T««M H\»i n A recent program at the Salva Horkey. who„is majoring in sume" which contains the pow on the idea that each encounter tion Army building in Westland gerontology, did the project for dered tea. a ladle called a is unique and never to be repeat • As part of a project by Westland resident Jessi illustrated the ancient art of the her class on "Program Planning "hishaku" and a water jug called ed in a lifetime. Horkey said. Japanese tea ceremony to senior for Older Adults." a "mizusashi." Green tea was introduced to ca Horkey, a student at Madonna University in citizens during a special pro- Rann performed the ceremony Rann had practiced the cere Japan from China by Buddhist Livonia, the Japanese tea featured Horkey's pram. for senior citizens at the Salva mony for several years and per monks in the 8th century. friend Satoko Rann. Rann, who is from Japan, As part of a project by West- tion Army Wayne-Westland formed the formal ceremony for Horkey said. land resident Jessica Horkey. a Corps in Westland Thursdav. six or seven years. Horkey said. The style of the ceremony came to the United States three years ago and is -indent at Madonna University Nov. 13. developed in the 16th century, also a student at Madonna. in Livonia, the Japanese tea fea Powdered green tea is used in A sado is a formal ceremony she said. tured Horkev's friend Satoko the ceremony and Japanese for serving green tea to guests in Local cycling program a y A. garners national honors open Sundays 10 to 7 BY BETH SI"NDRLA JACHMAN • Three bicycle clubs have wel STAFF WHITF.R comed participants of the Arc Pro A local cycling program has won a national award. gram to be part of their weekly The Arc Cycling Program, based in Westland. rides: The Downriver Cycling Club, won the BoggsAIitchell Award from The Arc Unit Cycling Saddlemen of Dearborn, and ed States thi> month. The award honors an exemplary recreational The Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Soci program that integrates individuals with disabili ety. ties with individuals without disabilities. Winning the award was "fantastic" considering it A Jacobson's exclusive. wa> a national competition. Cycling program local cycling clubs and ride with cyclists without Our signature black patent founder John Waterman said. disabilities. After starting the program nine years ago in Three bicycle clubs have? welcomed participants tote will carry you through Battle Creek. Waterman started the program in . of the Arc Program to be part of their weekly rides: the busiest day. Si 5. Wayne County five years ago after relocating here. • The Downriver Cycling Club. Cycling Saddlemen He was inspired to begin the program when a stu of Dearborn, and The Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Cosmetics dent of his was injured in a car-bicycle accident. Society: The student had been riding on the wrong side of T T^ is also a family ride night where families the road and had received no safety instruction. come out and ride together. Waterman said. Waterman said Between tO and 30 people ride in that group A teacher at Franklin Middle School in West- Waterman said he fell in love with the sport of land. Waterman's program now numbers about bicycle riding nine years ago when he started out U>0 members ranging in age from about 4 to 72 with a S49 Huffy bike. with all types of disabilities, he said. He has advanced in the sport and now helps oth New applicants go through an assessment test ers to become advanced. which tests for basic riding skills, ability to follow The goal is to have riders with disabilities who direction and safety awareness. can compete in races with people without disabili After the assessment, riders are scored and then ties, he said. The more advanced riders, though, a prescribed program begins with an hour of train have to learn strategies when competing. "Bicycle ing twice a week Training includes intense safety racing is a chess game and that is a tough thing to and cycling instruction so that riders can safely teach." Waterman said. ride m the community with local cycling clubs, The program was honored at a ceremony in Utah their families and friends. earlier this month. Waterman said accepting the They are being trained to ride independently. award in front of 1.500 people was quite impres and although some cycling candidates may be sive. expected to have limited success, in general the riders surpass their goals. Waterman said. To be nominated for the award the program had X, In one case a young girl with cerebral palsy who to first win local and state awards. ha> to use a walker wanted to learn to ride a two- Waterman attributes the success of the program wheel bicycle Surprisingly, she has been able to to support from the Wayne County Community learn to rule down hill on the bike. Waterman said. Mental Health Board. Detroit Lions charities. Three-wheel and tandem bikes are also available DALMAC Fund. Detroit Public Schools. Boy Scout for program participants. Trail Blazers, Clinton River Riders, Monroe Coun The program, open to all Wayne County resi ty Cycling. Downriver Cycling Club. Wyandotte dents, operates o.ul.ot" ihe Coil Center in Wayne, Public Schools. United Way Community Services, the Jo Brighton Center in Wyandotte, the John and Civitan Club of Westland Dieter Center in Detroit and Lenox Center in Detroit. Applications go out in the spring for the program. Waterman said. The\ can be obtained at 22x7 S Trained riders also have the opportunity to join Waxnc Kcxid Westland 48185. i* Students offer helping Hand The Adams Middle School Stu Honor Society marched m the SA* y J V* «.<»: dent Council and Honor Society Wayne Christmas Parade Nov. SCHOOLS collected about 3.000 canned '22. and also collected donated Jacobson! Birmingham Livonia Rochester goods which will be donated to canned goods along the parade School." according to Mike Pal- (248) 644-6900 (313)691-7696 (248)651-6000 the Salvation Army and distrib route. SUfttt uted to the area's needy adino, Adams Middle School stu HOUDAY HOURS Mon S.W 10 0« J*" "The spirit of giving is alive dent council coordinator Complimentary Gill Bo» Wrap Open a Jacobton'i charge or purehate a giO certificate lor (100 Both the Student Council and and well at Adams Middle or mora and receive your ipecial gift. L-irssn A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 Non-plaintiff districts to wait for Oiirant money BY TIM RICHARD state will use about one-sixth of the Wayne, Gerald Law, R-Plymouth. districts. grant will rise $46 to $5,170 for the low STAFF WRITER budget stabilization fund, known as the No - Deborah Whyman, R-Canton. The bills also dealt with related est-funded districts. School districts, that won a court deci "rainy day fund," to make the pay Kelly was one of the three House con school finance issues. The deal: sion in the so-called Durant case will ments. Engler and Senate Republicans ferees that put together the final ver • School districts which weren't • A handful of districts with large receive their $211 million total in wanted to use only the fund's interest. sions. plaintiffs in the suit, but could have numbers of at-risk students will get $20 checks from state Treasurer Doug Rep. Tom Middleton, R-Ortonville, filed claims, will get a total of $768 mil million to reduce class sizes. Flint law Roberts around next April 15. won unanimous approval of an amend The 84 plaintiffs filed suit in 1980 lion - about $350 million from state- makers, in particular, had pushed hard However, non-plaintiff districts such ment requiring that school boards con charging the state violated the 1978 issued bonds, the rest in equal install for this money. as Wayne-Westland will have to settle vene a public meeting within 90 days Headlee amendment to the Michigan ment over 10 years from the rainy day after receiving their settlements and Constitution by failing to pay them for fund. Engler and Senate Republicans • School districts will have to pay for receiving the bulk of their money 3.54 percent less intq the employees' over 10 to 15 years, local officials said. before spending any of the winnings. such state-mandated services as special had wanted to pay them off in one lump "After all the controversy surrounding ed, transportation for special ed and sum, restricting use of the money to pension fund for the next two years. The Michigan Legislature recently Estimated savings: $246.6 million in fis put the finishing touches on bills to pay this matter," Middleton said, "I insisted other categoricals. capital improvements and not salaries. that the public have a strong voice The suit, named for Donald Durant of cal 1998 and $252.7 million less in fis 84 mostly suburban districts the money cal 1999. Lansing owes them for shorting them when important choices are made." Warren School District, was decided in • Programs for "at-risk" pupils will The House on Nov. 13 gave final the spring by the state Supreme Court. get $250 million in the current fiscal • Adult education will be given $80 on special education and other mandat million despite Engler administration ed services over 17 years. approval to a conference committee The court awarded local districts about year and $260 million in fiscal 1998. report on a vote of 99-7. Here is how 43 percent of the $492 million they were • Special education this year will get efforts to shift much of those funds to The bills await Gov. John Engler's the Jobs Commission. signature. area representatives voted: seeking. $66.7 million more and next year anoth It was a major bipartisan victory for er $48.2 million. This avoids violating Yes - Lyn Bankes, R-Redford, Bob The Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on the the court decision in future fiscal years. The Associated Press contributed to House.members, who fought Engler's this story. and the Senate Republicans' plan to pay Brown, D-Dearborn Heights, Eileen money damages, awarding $210 million off the winners over three years. The DeHart, D-Westland, Tom Kelly, D- of the $492 million sought by 84 school • The per-pupil minimum school aid Funds from page Al Livonia district expects bond issue," Baracy said. to enhance learning opportuni don't know of a school that Just $25 million of the total ties by giving students greater doesn't have something major wouM be used to improve class access to the Internet and other that needs to be done." more than $10 million room technology, he said. The classroom technological Ceiling tiles fall at even the remaining $83 million would advances. newer buildings, he said. Teach lead to long-delayed building "It will be at their fingertips," ers often use duct tape to cover BY MARIE CHESTNEY settled in a compromise agree repairs ranging from new ceil Baracy said. "Our students will floor holes or to tape down STAFF WRITER ment struck in Lansing this fall. ings to new boilers to classroom have access to that technology. ragged carpeting that could trip' Livonia Public Schools' rainy The suit contended the state additions. And why shouldn't our stu students, he said. day fund will more than double underfunded state-mandated Even though the district's dents?" In Wayne-Westland, he said, next April 15 when the district special education and other pro finances have risen above a The question, however, will grams. The suit challenged state it's often said that "duct tape is a gets a lump-sum payment of reductions in funding, claiming multi-million deficit that officials come down to whether district teacher's best friend." more than $10 million from the formerly projected, Baracy said residents are willing to loosen it was illegal under the Headlee "The Band-Aids just don't state. Amendment. The amendment the district still needs the bond their purse strings to pay for work anymore," he added. But much of the money — the issue. building repairs and technology. requires the state to pay for pro Although Turner conceded district's share in the settlement grams it mandates. The bond proposal has that officials face a difficult time of a long-standing lawsuit received a nod ,of approval from Tough time against the state — won't convincing voters to support the Local special-education pro. state officials who plan to do Wayne-Westland school boards bond proposal, he offered a cou remain in the savings account more homework by conducting have historically had a difficult for long, once debate gets under grams and bilingual and driver time convincing voters to ple of points that he said should education classes were state- on-site school building inspec be made during the campaign. way on the 1998-99 school bud tions this week, Baracy said. increase their own taxes. mandated programs that the • If taxpayers approve the 4- get, said Superintendent Ken Wayne-Westland school board Only time will tell whether Watson. suit claims were underfunded. members are expected to vote officials can mount an effective mill bond proposal, they would The state paid about 29 per be paying only 1 mill more in "There's no immediate rush, Dec. 8 to place the $108 million campaign that will win voter no pressure to spend the money," cent of the cost for special educa proposal on a Tuesday, Feb. 17, support by Feb. 17. taxes than they paid before an tion programs in 1978, but the earlier-approved 3-mill tax Watson said. "It needs to be done ballot. The dollar amount was "I think it will be a difficult wisely and with deliberation. payments gradually declined to recommended by a citizens com sell, of course," board member expired in June. Ken Watson about 6 percent last year. • If taxpayers don't pay to We'll certainly not spend it all at mittee that studied district-wide Ed Turner said. once. It will be factored into the "Ultimately, it's the school board The Michigan Supreme Court building needs. District residents who only see repair school buildings and make 1998-99 school year budget." which makes the decision." ruled in favor of the 84 ciia'.."! icts Baracy-said the 4-mill, 22-year Wayne-Westland schools when them more competitive with Some of the money could be As required by the compromise this summer, awarding varying bond issue would cost the owner driving by them don't realize the technology, the entire communi spent on continuing the district's that finally settled the 17-year- amounts of money to them. of a $100,000 home about $200 a "hidden" problems inside, he ty could see reduced property push to lower class size in both old lawsuit, residents will have a In the tri-county area, Livo year. said. values. elementary and secondary say in how the money should be nia's $10,207,936 award is the '. He said the money is needed "Not that many people really "If we don't have an A-l dis schools, Watson said. spent in a public hearing to be second-highest of districts (iot only to make school build go into the schools and see trict," Turner said, "then the held next year. involved in the suit. Pontiac ings structurally safer, but also what's going on," Turner said. "1 entire community will suffer." "This will remain a goal until School administrators are schools will receive $12.8 mil we get class size to a lower level; happy the case has finally been lion. The Farmington School Dis but not every dollar will be spent resolved. The complex lawsuit trict is third, with $9.4 million. on class size," Watson said. filed by 84 school districts was Call in or come in Credit union staff lauded for helping Four Wayne-Westland Federal member service supervisor, and graders will participate in a Credit Union staffers were taken her two co-workers volunteered yearlong "Christmas Savings be part of the for a ride recently. on their days off at the school. Program" so when they return to But it was all part of a recogni Dahlman has been involved school in the fall they will have t tion effort by Thelma Wright, with Jefferson-Barns School as money for Christmas presents. the credit union's CEO. the credit union's liaison for one Dahlman was honored with Town Meeting! She hosted three employees on year. She attends the school's the Credit Union Community a limo ride from their offices to a monthly school improvement Service Award and received $150 On Thursday, December 4, you will have a chance to participate in Livonia restaurant for a free team meetings to get informa to donate to a charity of her lunch. tion of how the credit union is choice. She donated the $150 to person or by phone in the live broadcast of The employees were Robin helping and what else can be Pete Palasinski, Jefferson-Barns' Dahlman, Star Harvat and Kim done for the kids. principal. Abraham, lauded for their roles The credit union adopted the She has also been the coordi "First Thursday Town Meeting" as "reading assistants" in the school in 1986 and has helped nator for the past two years of Jefferson-Barns Elementary out with donations of books and the credit union's seven-year School's Learn to Read program. cash to the school, Wright said. involvement of the City of ** ^k ^k^k Dahlman, the credit union's For their next project, fourth- Wayne's Wheelfest activities. Scrooge from page Al pranksters. hours during a week or so span in front of his house. Here is an exciting opportunity to talk with people who have the answers about "You can't buy them now, putting it out. And the tradition, he said, will because they don't make them His hard work and spirit likely continue. traffic, schools and just about anything that's happening in the halls of your anymore," he said. haven't gone unnoticed. In fact, Molesky starts putting up his his house has become a tourist "I think I can manage next hometown government. display in early November attraction of sorts with motorists year - if they don't bring it down Sponsored by The Observer and WXYT-AM-1270, this public forum is open spending between 50 and 60 often slowing down and stopping again before Christmas," he said. to everyone interested in the Plymouth area. Introducing i Join co-hosts Jimmy Barrett, WXYT on-air personality, and Joanne Maliszewski, Editor of The Observer as they broadcast live from John WovenHearts, Cleveland's Water Club Seafood Grill on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth Alternative Living Services Township. A panel of Plymouth area community leaders will be on hand to answer questions and discuss issues. 1^ /%venHearts is designed to help individuals There is no admission and reservationslare not necessary; however seating is with their daily needs. From housekeeping limited, so come on down early, take a seat and enjoy a rousing exchange of ideas jfe:; to personal care, WovenHearts is there. Staff is and information. ** avail.iHc around the clock to provide assistance, whatever the need. Best of all, choosing WovenHearts Dori'tmiss this opportunity to offer your opinion or ask that burning question doesn't mean a move away from lifelong friends and family, in person7orby 1/mMQ^TM^A^^ because WovenHearts is located light here in WovenHearts. And for older adults seriously affected by memory impairments such as Alzheimer's disease, Broadcasting from 10 a.m. until 12 noon in we offer WovenHearts Memory Care rjght next door. John Cleveland's Water Club Seafood GrilL_ For More Information, WMYT\ 39500 Ann Arbor Road J3SS^ Please Call (313) 729-4034 32111 Cherry Hill Road • Wcstland, MI 48185 (Just East of 1-275) EAF0OD GRILL JZ\W* TAX ATA1 Providing for a Lifetime of Needs t=r "Saws' SheWbsww Opening Soon - Now Taking Reservations! 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"These are little boys who are acting out in frustration, third graders who have run into a brick wall academically, even college students who can't study without getting terrible headaches.'cxplains Jacobi. Kxtensive testing for attention and learning problems is often given, without a single tost for vision and eyesight. In most c.Tses, vision has a great deal to do with the child's problems "I'm finding many kids who have 20/20 vision, but see douhle at reading distances or lose focus after only a few minutes of reading. They often experience headaches and eyestrain.'' Dr Jacobi continues " They struggle so hard, and sornctimes give up." Hasic school screenings or basic eye health exams will not specifically probe these areas, so it may go undiagnosed. But once the vision dysfunction is 4»_UU detected, these kids have a whole new outlook. Symptom* parent* ahould be alert to: i^Ow One parent shares her "feeling of helplessness when • Headaches, especially after school you know you have a bright child and she can't read, • Easily distracted, can't sit still and complete a Pre-Lighted and adds that "finding the missing piece to the puzzle task Christmas allows us to move ahead " • Avoids reading and paperwork Hours; • Poor memory and poor spelling Trees by CHRISTMAS Mon., Thurs., Frl. 10-8; It's worth a simple phone call to find out You may • Loses place while reading TREEnmS Tuc, Sat. IO-6; schedule an appointment or reach Dr Jacobi at • Poor handwriting but may be a detailed artist i,$oman,gnc. Sun. 12-5; Closed Wed. (313) 459-7410 2 TO 12 FT. (313) 528-8170 • Squirms and tilts head while studying A6* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 from page A5 MADD vigil will remember victims Car'Sff*l Pursell is right," adde^d Smith and Ruff agreed that Craig Ruff, panel moderator, higher ed would be challenged president of Public Sector Con for state general fund appropria • •' The Wayne County chapter of people who have lost loved ones MADD will also conduct a Vic-, volunteers to take phone calls sultants and once a top aide to Mothers Against Drunk Driving in drunk driving crashes to tim Support Group Meeting on from drinking drivers on New tions by the Corrections Depart Gov. Bill Milliken (1969-82). "We ment (prisons), Family Indepen (MADD) will hold a candlelight attend this beautiful night of Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. These support Year's Eve. The calls are taken should expand the pie (chunk of vigil to remember victims of remembrance," said Carol group meetings are held on the from a central location with vol appropriations going to colleges) dence Agency (welfare), and drunk driving crashes at 7 p.m. Nalepka, a spokesperson for second Thursday of every month unteers calling taxi companies rather than fight over carving it Community Health. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the St. Paul MADD's Wayne County chapter. at the Gabriel Richard Center to provide rides. up." Bill Ballenger, former Republi of the Cross Monastery, 23300 The monastery is located on the University of Michigan- For more information, call the can legislator and now propri Dearborn campus. W. Davison, in Detroit. south off the 1-96 service drive MADD Wayne County office at etor of the Inside Michigan Poli (Schoolcraft) between Telegraph (313)721-8181. 'A terrible thing3 "We would like to invite all and Outer Drive. Liferide Program also needs tics newsletter, predicted the Sen. Alma Wheeler Smith, D- constitutionality of California's Salem, joined Schwarz in deplor ing the effect of term limits - "a term limits law will go to the terrible thing. It will be a shift of U.S. Supreme Court for oral Puggan from page A5 power to the executive and lob arguments in 1998 and be decid byists, Newcomers to the Legis ed in 1909 by a 5-4, with Reagan lature will rely on that flow of appointee Anthony Kennedy • Both states have lifetime to run for legislative office. whom 100,000 are barred from Asians went from zero to two." information." casting the swing vote- bans on further service in the Remcho: "The U.S. Supreme running because they are under One of the lower court opin Programs like the Indian Ballenger said term limits will Legislature. Court said term limits are fun age, felons, aliens, etc. Califor ions against California's term tuition waiver and the Universi bring legislators who are "less Michigan's term limits amend damentally undemocratic..." nia's term limits rule raised that limits said the people weren't ty of Michigan's Douglas Lake project will become vulnerable in professional" and increase the ment already has been modified Kleinfeld, interrupting: number "infinitesimally," to adequately informed about the chances that a popular governor by the courts. Originally, Michi "That's not what it said. It said 100,001. "The voters didn't have the budgeting process, said lifetime ban on further service in can sweep in a score of new law gan voters set term limits for the states lack power to impose their votes diluted or debased in the Legislature. Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee: makers from his own party. U.S. senators and representa qualifications for Congress" (as any way. There is no burden on Not so, said Elhauge. "Access tives. Unconstitutional, said the in Michigan's original ban). the right to vote," she said. to the text cure any problem." U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Remcho, continuing: "Term Remcho replied the term lim There was nothing ambiguous Constitution alone sets rules for limits put a severe limit on the its rule is unfair because it tilts about Proposal 140. "The life Congress. right of voters to elect whom the choice of candidates to voters time ban was intended." It's possible that, if a court they want... a severe burden." who prefer inexperience. Power drapery boutique doesn't strike down Michigan's Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain: belongs "only people who don't term limits entirely, it could "Your brief says the evil is life believe in experience." 'Stop revolving door' modify them by lifting the life time term limits. But we also Arguing for the state, and in Custom LaFetra, for the Pacific Legal s&tf*; ^* time ban on further service in have term limits for the gover favor of term limits, was Har Foundation, said voters didn't the Legislature. nor and attorney general." vard law professor Einer have their votes "debased or Drapery Remcho: "Term limits are Elhauge. He quoted the Declara diluted in any way" by term lim inherently unconstitutional. tion of Independence on the Interruptions its. The state has a right to Saute $y|99* There are less restrictive means" right of the people to. institute determine qualifications of its Back to the California argu to accomplish the goal of keep government for their own ends own officers. The subtle ments: ing lawmakers from becoming and organize it as they wish. elegance of per yard ' Judge Andrew Kleinfeld inter entrenched. Foes of term limits, Elhauge "Incumbents are an anaqut satin • value $15 >• rupted attorney Remcho imme said, say in effect that the U.S. entrenched, dynastic bureaucra deluxe fabric diately to say, "I cant find the Constitution, which limits the cy" able to raise money to per provision of the U.S. Constitu Burden on voters? president to two terms, "some petuate themselves in office, Saveto 67% MM tion that's supposed to be violat Chief Judge Proctor Hug: "Is how denies the same right to LaPetra said. Since there is no December Super Deo! burdeh on the voters, there is no 'OOrartrtiDtiMm ed" by California's term limits. the right to vote for a particular people* in limiting the terms of •SiittcakH *l*i ****** 90 daw same as cash Remcho: "States may not vio candidate a state interest?" their legislator." need to narrowly tailor the term late basic constitutional rights," That question had already Terjpn limits don't work any limits|rule to lift the lifetime ban Shop at Home I-800-444-3983 for example, by barring a minis been answered by attorney Deb hardship in the civil rights area, on running for the Legislature. ter from attending a political orah LaFetra, of .the Pacific Elhauge said. Since California The purpose of a lifetime ban convention. Legal Foundation, the group passed term limits, "the number is to stop the revolving door,** v There followed a debate over which advocated term limits. of women (in the Legislature) is LaPetra said. "These are policy t»< * X whether Assemblyman Bates LaFetra said Bates' Assembly up 25 percent, the number of judgments, your honor, that the Tired Of Your Old Fur? c had a "basic" constitutional right district has 370.000 residents of Hispanic^ is up 250 percent. people of California made." Triple Its Value RICK .'Jf'//r/tuii /\iini 'J'if/iiffi illII iiutifiii / fitiir II Only Happens Once A Year TRIPLE TRADE-IN i $1,000.00 Minimum Trade-in With ' Purchase Of Full Length Mink Coat Through Sunday, December 7th Only M. Open SunJay, December 7ih Noon lo 5 p.m. 'i Detroit • (313)873-8300 Bhomfuld Hills • <248)M2-3 Page 1, Section B Keoly WvKfinik. Editor 313 953 2105 on thn wc.lr. htt|>://ol>sr!rver-eccontric.com Sunday. Novomhor 30. 1997 HOME SENSE Brothers share holiday recipes Because their food memory bank is brimming with Christmas nostal gia, all three brothers offer Observer & Eccentric readers original recipes LOIS THIELEKE they like to cook for the holidays. All are exceptionally colorful on the plate. For example, to enhance pre sentation of his Marinated Calamari jJEodify your with Roasted Peppers, Sam Sharkas reserved some red and green pep pers to use as a sprinkled garnish recipes to cut around the outside of a plain white plate. sugar ancTfat Louai Sharkas chose a lobster entree that reads long, but is very easy to prepare once all ingredients his is the season for cooking and are gathered. The versatile chutney baking. But what happens if you that accompanies is also a low-fat TTun out of an ingredient for that condiment for ham, pork or grilled special tasty delight? Your choices are chicken. For a new spin on left-over to go to the store or substitute one turkey, use unleavened flat bread, . ingredient for another. There are substitute the chutney for mayon many substitutions you can make naise, then roll a sandwich. when baking, however you may end up with a somewhat different prod Lee Sharkas remarked that uct. The taste, moisture content, tex although he heads up an Italian- ture and weight of a product can be style kitchen, there are daily spe affected by changing ingredients. cials that are not regionally focused. He offers two in his Roasted Corn A frequent question is, "What can I and Pepper Soup and Honey-Glazed substitute for cream of tartar?" The Salmon. answer is, there is not a good substi tution. If cream of tartar is used along If you don't want to tackle the with baking soda in a cake or cookie' recipes yourself, just drool a little as recipe, omit both and use baking pow you read them, then visit one of the der instead. One teaspoon baking brothers' restaurants and order up. powder is equivalent to 1/4 teaspoon Amelda Sharkas thinks Louai baking soda plus 5/8 teaspoon cream serves portions that are too large. of tartar. It may just be better to "She says the same thing about me," make that trip to the store for cream Sam added. "But she loves my lamb of tartar. chops and lasagna," f "Hey, Lee, I'm looking at your Sugar modifications salmon recipe," Louai chided. "It's Sugar substitutions are a little easi simple and I'm going to steal it for er. Granulated white sugar can be New Year's Eve at my restaurant!" • substituted for brown sugar, however, this changes the color of the product. PHOTO ST BOX HANSEN To get the brown color, use a cup of Aii In the family: Executive ChefLouai Sharkas (left to right), Oakland Grill; Executive granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup unsul- Chef Lee Sharkas, Andiamo West; Executive Chef Sam Sharkas, Colangelo's. Photo was RECIPES fured molasses. *4aken at Oakland Grill. One cup of corn syrup can be used LOBSTER EGG ROLLS WITH PAPAYA for regular syrup, but you'll need to reduce other liquids by 1/4 cup. Sugar & MANGO CHUTNEY & CURRY OIL • • • '• • • ' . — ,i , —. -^.- can be reduced by 1/4 to 1/3 in quick Ingredients for Lobster Egg Roll: [ -; breads, cookies, pie filling, custards, puddings and fruit crisps. Do not 2 pounds cooked Main Lobster reduce sugar in yeast breads as it acts Too many chefs meat, roughly chopped as food for the yeast. 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more Here are some rules to remember for deep frying when making sugar modifications to a 3 cups julienne leeks recipe! 1 cup chopped cilantro • Do not over bake, bake until firm 1/2 head Napa cabbage on the outside and soft in the middle. don't spoil the broth! 1 teaspoon minced garlic • Products with less sugar are less 1 small Thai pepper brown. 1 large onion • Add applesauce, additional cinna BY ELEANOR HEALD • SPECIAL. WRITER mon or vanilla to enhance the sweet 24 Lumpia circle wrappers (avail ness. Non-fat dry milk can replace up able at Oriental food stores) to 1/4 of the sugar. 6 egg yolks, lightly whipped • If you want to use a non-sugar In olive oil, saute all vegetables sweetener, substitute, find and use a until soft. For each egg roll, form a recipe designed especially for them. r triangle with 3 of the circle wrappers! Some of the non-sugar sweeteners do hree brothers, all executive chefs at high-profile said. "A chef didn't show up for work, but I did. Oppor Brush with egg yolk. Place some of not react very well to baking or cook restaurants in the Detroit metropolitan area - tunity knocked and I had a kitchen job after a few ing. the vegetable mixture on the two cir Tthis is a one-of-a-kind phenomenon. It may be weeks." cles forming the base of the triangle; • Many cookie recipes do not take duplicated, but diligent research has failed to find it Sam credits Picano's (Troy) executive chef Bill Hall too well to sugar and fat reduction. top with four ounces of cooked lobster; in another U.S. metro area. as his mentor. After nearly two years at Colangelo's, fold in sides and roll. Once rolled, Reducing fat Thirty-four-year-old Louai Sharkas is executive Sam says he enjoys his work because "I can be cre brush egg yolk on edges and outside of cheCowner of Oakland Grill in Royal Oak. His 30- ative without limitations." egg roll. Using a heavy skillet, saute" Fat provides flavor, richness, year-old brother Bassam "Sam"is executive chef/part When Lee Sharkas needed his first job, he applied improves texture, tenderness and in shallow oil until golden brown, then ner at Colangelo's in Pontiac. Lee, 29, is executive chef at Larco's (now in Troy). From there he went to the place in a 350°F oven for 6 minutes. flakiness in baked goods. You can try at Andiamo West in Bloomfield Hills. kitchen at Andiamo Italia Ristorante in Warren to to substitute oil for shortening in a In 1977, all three emigrated from Baghdad with work under Master Chef Aldo Ottaviani, Andiamo's recipe to reduce the fat by 1/4 to 1/3. their parents Amelda and Saib Sharkas. Because they corporate executive chef. Lee says he loves the rush of INGREDIENTS FOR PAPAYA AND ;. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 had relatives there, the family settled in Southfield running a kitchen in a very busy restaurant, cooking MANGO CHUTNEY cup hydrogenated shortening, try 2/3 and call this city "home" for people and still being cup oil. Drop cookies may be more today. guided by Chef Aldo. 4 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced successfully adapted to less fat than Locations. Louai's father wanted him in 1/2-inch cubes rolled cookies.' Believing that the apple • Lea says ha • ArxttimoWMt to have a "respected" career, does not fall far from the tree, lovas the 4 ripe papayas, peeled and diced As a general rule, for minimal fat 6676 Telegraph so Louai attended Walsh Col I talked to the Sharkas broth in 1/2-inch cubes > content in cakes and cookies, use no Road, Bloomfield lege and studied business and ers about holiday dining rush of run 1 teaspoon cinnamon Hills, (248) 865- finance. But his love of cook experiences in their home. ning a kitchen Please see SENSE, B2 9300 ing, a passion that began 1 teaspoon toasted mustard seed with his first kitchen job at "My mom makes literally In a very busy 1 teaspoon ground clove • Colangelo't hundreds of time-consuming 2 North Saginaw, the former Byou 20 years restaurant, 2 ounces shaved ginger (corner of Pike St. ago, won out. There he met kibbe, a cracked wheat 3 ounces lemon juice SUBSTITUTIONS dumpling stuffed with beef cooking for and Saginaw), Pon Bobby Komoto, now maitre 2 ounces rice wine vinegar tiac, (248) 334- dliotel at Oakland Grill, and and onions," Louai respond people and InttMd of 1 teaspoon baking powder try 1/4 tea 2275 ed. "Only a mother has the 1 pound dark brown sugar spoon baking soda and 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Marty Jenkins, an Oakland still being • Oakland Grill Grill head waiter^ love and would take the time 2 ounces chopped cilantro Instead of 1 tablespoon cornstarch try 2 table 32832 Woodward to do this. We have 30 people guided by In a heavy skillet, heat brown sugar, spoons all purposed floor After a few positions in for Christmas Eve and Ave., Royal Oak, area restaurant kitchens, Chef Aldo. lemon juice, vinegar and spices until (248) 549-7700 Christrnas Day and we each sugar is caramelized. Add papaya, bwtMd of 1 cup buttermilk try 1 cup low-fat yogurt Louai was hired at Birming eat six or seven kibbe per per ham's Townsend Hotel where mango and ginger until soft. Chill, lastoad of 1 teaspoon lemon juice try 1/2 teaspoon son per seating." then add chopped cilantro. white wine vlnega/ or elder vinegar he became executive chef upon the retirement of chef Carolyn Haskina (now special projects chef at Birm Lee and Sam like Christmas Eve because restau Intfoftd of Sweetened condensed milk try Low- rants close early and remain closed Christmas Day. ingham's Big Rock Chop and Brew House), whom he FOR CURRY OIL fat/rtorvfat sweetened condensed milk cites as his culinary mentor. "When we were growing up, we helped cook for the tactOKl of 1 egg try 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup liquid "Carolyn insisted on classic cooking techniques," family get-together on Christmas Eve," Sam said. 1 cup pure olive oil egg substitute Louai remarked. "But Douglass Grech (former owner "That's when we open presents and have a big meal at 1 tablespoon curry of DouglasB Douglass in Southfield, now a personal midnight." I of 8 ounces term-sweet chocolate chip* Jn a smal^par^heat^live oil until cKef and New YorVfood designer) taught me the Lee added r *WesM warm. Add curry; sWmef"fbT3~ (melted) try 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate and 2 home. My father is a great helper, also." tablespoons shortening plus 1/2 cup sugar meaning of flair." minutes on low heat. Strain Louai thoroughly enjoys being owner, managing Could the three brothers work together profession through cheese cloth. liwtOMl of 1 cup yogurt try 1 cup buttermilk or 1 ally? "Never," came the unhesitating chorus answer. Oakland Grill and directing the kitchen. "I love doing To assemble: cup cottage cheese blended until smooth, or l cup my own thing and controlling my own destiny," he "That's too many chiefs and not enough Indians," said sour cream. added. Sam. "It's like three artists trying to paint one picture Place chutney in middle of plate. Louai's brother Sam needed a part-time job when he together," Louai added. "Each of us is too opinionated; Cut cooked lobster roll in half and : was a high school senior. "I was hired as a busboy," he it would not work," Lee concluded. place on each side of chutney. Spoon LOOKING AHEAD curry oil on plate. Serves 8 adults. Recipe compliments of Executive What to watch for In Taste next week: Chcflx)uai Sharkas, Oakland Grill. • Focus on Wine A • Holiday pantry Please sec rttCIPf I, B2 i •r-*- The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 •2L from page Bl V- Place 2 tablespoons of the bread ROASTED CORN AND PEPPER at 500°F to brown evenly. then remove skin. Cut into 2 tablespoons pine nuts LEMON-GARLIC SAUCE crumb mixture on each breast SOUP Roast peppers, remove skin and wedges and place into a saute pan . 2 tablespoons sun dried cher 8 boneless, skinless chicken with brown sugar and butter. ries half, then roll. ;*. 2 pounds corn kernels seeds then puree. Saute garlic in breasts, halved bacon fat until tender then pur£e. Cook until caramelized. Add salt salt and pepper 2 cups Italian-style bread Brush each breast with olive oil ;•-£ 3 bell peppers, one each red, and pepper to taste. and grill seam-side-down for 15-20 Saute celery, onions and corn in crumbs ;•-/: green,yellow, roasted Clean calamari and place in a minutes or until cooked. Cut each oil. When tender, add peppers, Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 cup plum tornatoes, >• 1/2 pound lean bacon bowl with soy sauce, Worcester breast on the bias and serve with garlic, ham base, bacon and pars Rub salmon with honey and chopped r* .::-1/4 cup vegetable.6u shire sauce and sesame seed oil. lemon garlic sauce. ;'-; 2 celery ribs, diced medium ley. Cook for 3 minutes. Add place on sheet fray. Bake in oven Marinate one hour. 1/2 cup fontinella cheese, chicken stock and bring to a sim Lemon-garlic sauce: ; .2 onions, diced medium for 12 minutes. Serves 6. Roast peppers over a grill. finely shredded mer. When simmering, add roux. In a saucepan over medium I ~f i 1/2 quarts chicken stock Recipe compliments of Execu Remove skin and seeds. 1 cup olive oil Adjust consistency with cream. heat, add olive oil and garlic. U£'l tablespoon ham base (avail- tive Chef Lee Sharkas, Andiamo salt and pepper Add salt and pepper to taste. West In a skillet, saute calamari in Saute for 2 minutes J"''*'" able in gourmet grocery Serves 8. marinade mixture for 5 minutes. For the $auce: Prepare a beurre mani6: on a ; stores) MARINATED CALAMARI WITH 1 teaspoon minced garlic Recipe compliments of Execu Turn every 90 seconds. Drain off flat plate, use the back of a wooden 1 cup cream tive Chef Lee Sharkas, Andiamo ROASTED PEPPERS most of the marinade. Set aside. 1 tablespoon olive oil spoon to combine butter and flour 1 quart chicken broth 1 tablespoon minced parsley West. 2 each red, yellow and green Julienne peppers. Place them in In a saucepan, bring chicken peppers 1 stick of butter 1 tablespoon roasted garlic HONEY-QLAZED SALMON WITH a bowl with the calamari and all broth, salt and pepper to a boil. 1/2 cup roux (4 ounces clari 2 pounds cleaned calamari remaining ingredients. Mix well. 1 cup flour CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES Add the beurre mani6. Mix well fied butter to 4 ounces 1/2 cup soy sauce Let stand one hour before serving. salt and pepper and let simmer until thickened. 6 (7-ounce) salmon filets flour, cooked for 15 min 1/2 cup Worcestershire Serves 6 to 8. In a bowl, place bread crumbs, Spoon over grilled, rolled chicken. utes o*n low heat) 6 large sweet potatoes sauce ' Recipe compliments of Execu cheese, tomatoes, 1/3 of the olive Serves 8. salt and pepper 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 ounces sesame seed oil tive Chef Sam Sharkas, Colange- oil. Mix well. Recipe compliments of Execu 1/2 cup olive oil lo's Place bacon on a sheet tray; cook 1/2 cup honey On a flat surface, pound chicken tive Chef Sam Sharkas, Colange- 1 teaspoon minced garlic .. GRILLED AND ROLLED STUFFED lo's ' in the oven at 350°F until crispy. 1 stick butter breasts flat. Salt and pepper light 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Place corn on a sheet tray. Broil salt and pepper CHICKEN WITH basil ly. Boil sweet potatoes until tender Sense from page Bl Grilling your • more than 2 tablespoons fat (oil for those products. I or margarine) per cup of flour. Skim or low-fat milk can be ! In quick breads, muffins or substituted for whole milk, or for holiday turkey ; cookies, substitute applesauce added richness, use evaporated ; for up to 3/4 of the margarine or skim milk. Salt can often be How tbsto^ cobfcfes BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS back foil 30 minutes before roast ; oil. reduced by half or omitted ing is finished. * •. - Prune puree or low-fat yogurt entirely, halt's main function in Low-fat cookies taste hotter if eaten when very fresh. ICeep If you want to speed up the can be used in place of butter, most recipes is for flavor only. them in an airtight container for,only a few days or freeze for cooking time for your holiday "margarine or oil. Look for mar The exception is a yeast bread turkey, wrap the turkey in alu GRILL ROASTED TURKEY garine where liquid vegetable oil where it controls the action of longer storage. Thaw only what you need. minum foil and roast it at 450 8- to 16-pound turkey, thawed is the first ingredient listed on yeast. Storing Cookies ' .• degrees F. Using this method, a Vegetable oil the label. Find a- reliable cookbook for a To store cookies for short term (X..week) turkey can be ready for carving Heat grill to medium. Don't use tub margarine or complete list of substitutions. • Cool cookies completely after baking. in just over three hours. lower-reduced fat margarine Making a rich butter cookie is a • Do not mix soft and crisp varieties in the same container or If you grill outdoors year- when baking cookies unless you real challenge if you aren't using the crisp cookies will soon become soft. > round, you can grill your holiday Using heavy-duty aluminum have a recipe designed especially butter or margarine. ' • Store soft cookies in a contained with a tight-fitting lid, turkey. While the bird's on the* foil, make a drip pan to place When you reduce or eliminate • Store crisp cookies in a container with a loose-fitting lid. grill, you, can use your oven for under the turkey during grilling. an ingredient you'll have to • Store bar cookies in the ban in which.they were baked; cover side dishes and desserts. Stack 2 sheets of foil 6 inches experiment with your recipes to longer and wider than the turkey. i\ pan tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap; REVERSING get a product that is acceptable FOIL WRAPPED ROASTED Fold in all edges 1-1/2 inches. Fold to eat. ' • -. . ' •*».<•• edges upright, forming 1 1/2-inch FIBROMYALGIA Instead of a regular pie crust, Freezing Cookies TURKEY sides. Press corners against sides; use* a phyllo crust or graham To freeze cookies for six months by Dr. Joe M. Elrod 8- to 24-pound turkey, thawed set drip pan aside. Come meet Dr. Elrod, author of cracker crust. Serve angel food • Arrange cooled cookies in a container with plastic wrap or this 'Science Breakthrough" book. cake rather than pound cake. foil. : Vegetable oil Remove neck and giblets from turkey; rinse turkey and pat dry. Find out how to treat Use a dusting of powdered • If layering the cookies, put waxed paper between layers. Brush with oil. Do not stuff t and overcome sugar instead of thick frostings, • Keep varieties separate so they maintain their best flavor. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. L Fibromyalgia and other or if a>recipe calls for a large Remove neck and giblets from turkey. Stuffing may be wrapped arthritis-related diseases. • Seat containers tightly, label and freeze. in foil and heated on the grill. quantity of chocolate chips, cut • To thaw, let cookies stand loosely covered for 20 minutes." turkey; rinse turkey and pat dry. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 down the amount. If desired, loosely stuff turkey. Insert meat thermometer into 7:30 p.m. • WARREN Since substituting sugar and Brush with vegetable oil. thickest part of the thigh, not Tickets $8 in advance fat is an "iffy" thing at best, it {Tear off a sheet of 18-inch wide touching bone. Place foil drip pan LIMITED SEATING Lois M. Thieleke of Birming County. For answers to food may be a better idea to make the heavy-duty aluminum foil that is under grill rack. 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Mini Beef Wellingtons are every bit as delicious as the orig inal. The time-consuming puff pastry and pate are gone, A.VERJIAN 1NSTITVTE FOR CAMTR RESEARCH replaced by a seasoned mush Golden delights: Making a big batch of Co/ nmeal Bis- room filling and paper-thin phyl- co/// takes barely 30 minutes, and if need be, they can lo sheets which make this ver be shipped across country. sion leaner and easier to pre pare. *• • The phyllo sheets (available in the freezer case at your grocery store) are gathered up around Cookie swaps make the lean beef tenderloin steaks and mushroom filjing then twist ed closed to give the appearance of small packages. - •-" - sweet connections The cooking process is acceler ated by partially panbroiling the When friends and family get idea. They all will stay fresh for steaks in a skillet before assem busy with their separate lives, a couple of weeks when sealed in bly. Even with the panbroiling, it's hard to stay connected, even an air-tight tin. the entire dish can be prepared around holidays. A cookie swap CORNMEAL BISCOTTI and served in less than an hour is a special way to gef together 11/2 cups yellow cornmeal making Mini Beef Wellingtons with the people you'd always like 1 1/2 cups flour the perfect holiday entertaining In see but seldom do. It's also the . 1/2 cup sugar choice for hosts with busy lives. perfect excuse to both indulge in 1 teaspoon baking powder A vegetable medley such as some delicious seasonal confec NATIONAL I.IVF SUK K & \n;u itouui green beans, carrots and red tions and lighten your holiday 9 tablespoons butter potatoes makes a colorful accom Elegant dish: Updated for today's tastes and time constraints, Mini Beef Wellingtons workload. 3/4 cup currants or dried paniment, and for dessert, serve can be prepared and served in under an hour. In a cookie swap, people bring blueberries lemon cake with raspberry a tin Tilled with one kind of cook 2 eggs, lightly beaten sauce. ie and leave with it refilled with Grated zest of L lemon. 6 phyllo dough sheets. skillet: conk 3 minutes, turning cooking spray: place mi greased MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS a variety of the treats everyone optional defrosted once. (Steaks will be partially baking sheet. Total preparation and cooking else brought. Not only do the 1 teaspoon vanilla cixiked. Do not overcook.) 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Lake Orion, Oxford: 248-475-4596 Rochester-Rochester Hills: 248852-3222 A Hometown Communications Network'" publication Whe(&bmwr Page 4, Section B MallSusan DeMnggio. Editor (248) 901-256s7 & Maion the web: http://obscrvcnr eccentric.com Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997 Artists celebrate with their own shops Traditionally, artists create, leav work. ing the marketing and selling of "I specialize in taking old their work to others. But these photographs and transferring them onto quilts and pillows days, several savvy crafters have to create heirlooms suitable opened their own stores, elimi for brides and new mothers," nating the middleman. she said. "These are absolutely own work," said Bourgeau- custom gifts, personalized BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO Richards. "I also sell country with lace, satin, beads and EDITOR antiques in the shop which embroidered flowers. It was once the dream of an blend very well with my "I also make little bags.on artist to exhibit work in a watercolors and prints." beaded straps that double as a Fern Bratten gallery of renown. Collectors have been seek necklace, and jewelry. The Today, many artists open ing out her cherubic, pear- shop is complete with folk art galleries of their own, stocking shaped characters in Euro dolls, fabric-covered boxes and Big ideas for their stores with items they've pean-styled frocks, since she lamp shades, hand-knit made themselves. began painting in 1986 after sweaters, and hand-painted Folk artist Barbara one watercolor class at the frames, candlesticks and dish looking great Bourgeau-Richards of Romeo local education center. Though es by other very talented just opened her namesake she suffers from rheumatoid artists." at any size gallery at 154 West Maple in arthritis, she transfers a posi Bittar who has had his Birmingham, down the street tive outlook to her "charac gallery/store on West Maple in Turn on the nightly news, and you'll from the gallery/store impres ters," drawing them enjoying Birmingham for three years, probably hear at least one sound-bite sionist painter Pierre Bittar the simple pleasures of life - said promoting business in his about Americans being overweight. opened last year. fishing, gardening, sipping own store, as well as the rest So what! says Fern Bratten, a former Paige Stanton of Bloomneld tea. of the city, has become an comedian-turned fashion-consultant. Hills also just opened her With help from her family, important part of his life. "There's nothing wrong with being a store in downtown Franklin, Bourgeau-Richards turned "If you own a gallery, you size 20," said Bratten, a plus-size lining the carefully-papered her artwork into a'profitable must become involved in pro woman herself. "In our business, we walls with her custom pillows, career, adding wool rugs, cross moting the town as a cultural believe that a size 20 is twice as good as beaded bags and vintage-look stitch patterns and limited center," he said. "It's difficult, .^.1» a size 10." ing necklaces. edition prints to her reper you have many hats to wear. I've started painting in the SHOPPING Her motto is, "If Groups of area artists take toire. She has customers around the globe. area schools and teaching an CENTERED you can't hide it, deco turns supplying the shelves of art class or two. Children are rate it." two co-op galleries at Summit Stanton used craft fairs*as her proving ground, network so eager and hungry to know She imparted those Place Mall in Waterford and about art. messages plus some Great Oaks Mall in Rochester ing with other artisans to fashion tips to a Hills. learn the trade and collect For this kind of business to succeed you must be in a_n. crowd of noon-time "Having your own store names of reliable crafters PHOTO BT TO* HOfTMETTR area that draws people who shoppers, at a fashion allows you to work with your who could supplement her Making memories: Paige Stanton poses with her pillows. show she emceed at desire beautiful things." Crowley's New Cen ter One store in DONNA Detroit, Nov. 10. The MULCAHY show featured casual, Designer breaks new ground in glass ~" " career and social occasion clothing for plus-size women, BY JUDFIH HARRIS SOLOMON duction-office complex in Watsonville, sizes 16 to 26, from a variety of manu SPECIAL WfilTCR California, just south of Santa Cruz. With facturers, including Elizabeth (by Liz 25 full-time employees, the company pro Claiborne), Koret, and Baxter & Wells, Ann Morhauser, owner and designer of Anniegiass^always had an artistic bent. duces over 100,000 handmade glass to name a few. plates, bowls, serving dishes and decora Some of the clothes were from Brat- She starteoTlaking private art lessons when she was only nine years old and by tive accessories per year. ten's own line, Fern Bratten for Mel Yet, Annie related, "It's practically rose. Crowley's sponsored the show to the time she turned 19, she was studying Movement. "He was a real taskmaster," printmaking and dance at college in Cali she said. "He pushed me to do new tech medieval the way we do things. It's a lot highlight the extensive selection of of hand work. We only use machines to merchandise in its Women's World fornia. niques. . . like bending flat glass (techni But, as cally called slumping). He pushed me to sand and ovens to melt the glass." Each departments. Crowley's has nine loca piece of Annieglass is still crafted and tions in southeast Michigan, including Morhauser do sculptures. It made me look at things explained last differently." signed by hand and the decorative edges Farmington, Livonia Mall, New Center are hand-printed. Place in Detroit, Tel-Twelve Mall, week during a After graduating in 1979, Annie went personal to work in a glass gallery in Santa Cruz Morhauser is probably best known for Macomb Mall, Westborn Shopping Cen her highly textured, Roman Antique ter, Universal Mall, Lakeside. appearance at to learn the retail end of the business. By Neiman Mar 1983, she had opened Annieglass, her glass dinnerware which is banded in For 19 years, Bratten traveled across either 24-karat gold or platinum and can , the country, emceeiiig fashion shows cus, her own glass studio. And, as the pundits say, epiphany came the rest is history. mix or match with practically anything and conducting fashion workshops, as a ranging from heirloom china to the funki representative of Koret. She and Koret one night on a Annie first marketed her one-of-a-kind beach in Santa pieces at juried national craft fairs. One est contemporary pottery. parted ways in 1995, and last year, But she doesn't rest on her laurels! Melrose, a Los Angeles-based clothing Cruz. There, of her very first customers was Neiman under a full Marcus. "But the store that really put me Annie continues to introduce new prod manufacturer, asked her to represent ucts twice a year. Last January it was its line of plus-size women's sportswear. moon, Annie on the map was Zona in New York," she saw a man said. "In the mid '80s many individual Flora, a white-glazed pattern designed to That's how Fern Bratten for Melrose look like a "sculptural dogwood flower." In was born. blowing glass. retailers went to Zona to see what they were selling, then those retailers would August it was Diva. Inspired by a gold She said that the clothes in her line "Glass mak ing was very try to find me." bracelet, Diva is highly-textured with a are comfortable, moderately priced matte gold finish. (most items are between $48 and $60), fluid. . . like Today, Annieglass offers more than 17 Ann Morhauser dance," she said. different designs and is sold worldwide. "My newest 1950s linoleum, retro-look and have a youthful spirit, yet are black and white pattern called Santa meant for women of all ages. "And you got President and Mrs. Clinton own Annie immediate gratification. You blew it and glass. It's also in the personal collections Cruz Modern will be introduced in New "And of course, they look good," she of such celebrities as Oprah, Barbra York in February," she said. The serving said. Her line features a lot of animal the piece was finished the next day. I was hooked, obsessed. It's been my passion Streisand arid Bette Midler and in the pieces will have a black and white drizzle prints (such desigrtr will be popular for permanent collections of the Corning pattern, dinnerware will be solid beige or the next two years, ao don't be afraid to ever since." Annie got a scholarship to the College Museum of Glass and the Renwick black. Annieglass is sold at Neiman Mar invest in them, she insisted); the color Gallery of the Smithsonian. cus, Hudson's (Somerset store only), black (because it's slenderizing); and a of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, where she studied under Marvyn Lipofsky, the Annieglass is now created at Jacobson's, Art Loft Gallery, Magnolias, Shapes and settings: A few of the lot of slinky knits. "That's what the fal> Studio 330 and Slades. ric is called - slinky knit. It's a 100- leader of the American Studio Glass Morhauser's new 16,000 square foot pro best selling Annieglass designs. percent poly with a soft, slinky feel, and it's wash and dry." News of special events for shoppers is included Santa will be in The Crystal Forest along with One of the highlights of the show was in this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Main- 136-life like animals designed and created by Ann an evening, tank dress with a matching streets, clo The Observer & Eccentric 805 East ADDED ATTRACTIONS arbor artist, Ira Imbras-Jansen through Dec. 24. swing coat ($120 to $150), by Onyx Maple, 48009; or fax (248) 644-1314. Deadline: Twelve Oaks.12 Mile/Novi. Nites. The dress and coat were made Wednesday 5 p.m. for publication on Sunday. ered pavilion through Dec. 24. (248) 348-9411. out of iridescent purple and lime, "shim MeadowBrook Village Mall. Snowflake Express mer" material. The fabric appeared to SUNDAY, NOV. SO Walton /Adams. Rochester Hills. Santa Claus photos plus an exhibit highlighting the change color - from purple to lime and Holiday exhibit open (248) 375-9451. December holiday traditions around the world. back again - as the model moved. Tel-Tivelve Mall. 12 Mile/Telegraph. Southfield. "I just love these shimmer dresses," Through Dec. 31, stroll through Victorian England Dept. SB Village recreated in 23 animated vignettes portraying the Kids can send Santa E-mail messages from a com (248)353-4111. Bratten told the audience. "Aren't they Charlie Brown Christmas yummy? They're so pretty" Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. The 8th puter station on the upper level, near JC Penney's. annual holiday exhibit is presented by Hudson's Santa visits and photos through Dec. 24. Snow Vil See the Peanuts gang in various holiday settings Here are some of her fashion tips during regular store hours. Group tours are avail lage by Dept. 56. with an 18-foot high Snoopy doghouse featuring a for plus-alxe womeru 36-foot tree through the roof. Santa photos through • Make sure that your clothes fit able to classes, clubs. There is no charge for admis Oakland Mall. 14 Mile/John R.Troy. sion. Critics are calling this year's offering "the best (248) 585-6000. Dec. 24. properly, even if it means having them Lakeside. M-591 Schoenherr. Sterling Heights. altered. Pants with adjustable tabs at so far!" Carousel Santa the tyaist are great, because they let Summit Place Mall. A 36-foot tall holiday carousel imported from Ger (810)247-4131. | Elizabeth Lake I Telegraph. Waterford. many in mall's center court amuses visitors waiting FRIDAY, DEC. 5 you adjust the fit. 1 • You may be petite and not know it. (248) 683-5299. for Santa. Laser light shows in the food court, Holiday music series Petite, in the fashion world, refers to a Holiday Puppet Event Thursdays/Fridays 6 and 7 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays Carolers and music groups perform Fridays woman's height, not her width, Petite Children's Theatre of Michigan presents Whose Ear- 1 and 3 p.m. through Dec. 22. The 15-minute show through Dec. 20 from 2-4 p.m. in Lord & Taylor clothing is designed for women 6-feet-4 muffs are these anyway? at the Pageant Wagon The ends with a can drive for the Humane Society. Court. Santa photos in Fountain Court. and under. Many stores carry petite ater in the Somerset Collection §outh rotunda, Wonderland Mall. Seven Mile/Middlebelt. Livo Fairlane Town Center. sizes up to a size 16; some go even high through Dec. 24 at 1:30,3:30,6:30 and 7:30 p.m. nia. Mich iga n I Sou thfield. Dearborn. er. - Sundays 1,3, and 5 p.m. Free. (313) 522-4100. (313)593-1370. • Wear shoulder pads, to create a bal Santa Claus photos in his three-story castle in Santa photos Santa photos In the park anced look. Also, wear long necklaces Somerset Ndrth's Grand Court. Photo operation ''Wishes Can Come True," theme with giant rein Santa Claus poses for photos with children Fri and scarves, and make sure that your runs through Dec. 24 with option of Polaroid shot deer and Santa sleigh, photos ($6.95) through Dec. days, 5-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. hair and makeup look good, to. draw, $10, or roll of 35mm film for $16, processed at par 24. Annabelle's Wish video and plush toy, $16.98 to in Kellogg Park. people's attention north and south, ent's convenience. Appointments with Santa option benefit Make A Wish Foundation, Information Desk. Main Street. Plymouth. "never east and west." al. A copy of the book The Giving Season," available Livonia Mall. Seven Mlle/Mlddlebelt. (313)453-1540. •It's O.K. to wear pants. But make for $19 at Ritz Camera with $2 from each sale to (248) 476-1160. SATURDAY, DEC. 7 sure that you pair them with a long top TbysForTots. Polar Bear Christmas Summit Place Holiday that covers your hips. The Somerset Collection. Kids who join Holiday Bear Club by Dec. 5, receive "Is it Christmas Yet?" stories and sing-a-longs with * Wear black hose and black suede Big Beaver/Coolidge. Troy. letter from Santa inviting them to breakfast. Digital Children's Theatre of Michigan, Saturdays and Sun pumps at night, and during the day* (248)816-5484. image Santa photos through Dec. 24. days through Dec. 21 from 4-8 p.m. "Wrens and time, wear opaque hose and a chunky Village Santa Weatland Center. Wayne /Warren. Roosters" are the strolling carolers. loafer. The local skating rink features children at play and (313) 425 5001. Summit Place. Elizabeth Lake /Telegraph forest animals with Santa Photos under a snow-cov- Crystal forest Set (248)682-0123. The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 *B5 RETAIL DETAILS Retail Details features news original art contributions from 163 N. Old Woodward. Her store hand-painted dresses, patchwork briefs from the Mglls & Main- Whoopi Goldberg, Jerry Seinfeld. offers home decorating acces cardigans and denim suits. streets beat compiled by Susan Larry King, Tom Chapin, and sories and furniture. Inquiries at DeMaggio. For inclusion, send the cast of hit NBC television (248J 645-2325. The Purple • TWELVE OAKS HORSE PATROL This feature is dedicated to Blue Lady from many years ago. The Oakland County Mounted helping readers locate sources information to: Retail Details, show Friends. Most ties are Bear, an upscale children's • The Lone Ranger board c/o The Observer & Eccentric available in three-color varia clothier is open at 244 East Division reservists and their per n -• for hard-to-find merchandise in game for Linda of Garden City. sonal steeds will help monitor the marketplace. If you've seen Newspapers 805. E. Maple, tions for $25 at Lord & Taylor Maple. The store is owned by • Two more callers said they the Twelve Oaks shopping cen any of the items in your retail want to locate a "Drowsy Doll" Birmingham, Ml 48009, or fax and other department stores. Joan Halminiak and her daugh travels (or basement) please call to (248) 644-1314. Each celebrity donated a draw ter-in-law, Daphne. ter parking lot in Novi, Satur- • with pull string, too. days and Sundays through Dee. Where Can I Find! <24H) 901- • A Bell and Howell #850 ing to Save the Children, which Tutto BenetGood Things Ital 2555. Slowly and clearly, leave slide projector with vertical • MALLS OFFERS FIELD TRIPS was incorporated into silk neck ian, is at 217 N. Old Woodward. 24. The officers>will assist shop your name, number and mes carousel for Beverly Gillette. Attention teachers! Both Lake wear bearing the celebrity's Owner Jennifer Rancilio said the pers with spotting cars or other sage, and you should see your • Replacement cutting side (Sterling Heights) and name and a Save the Children shop is filled with imported items car problems. input the following Sunday.' blades for the Hair Wiz for Ron Twelve Oaks (Novi) debut inter authentication label. The neck including hand-painted ceramics. • FYE OPENS AT WONDERLAND Petrella. active holiday decor programs wear is produced by Salant Venetian glass, hand blown orna The multi-media store FYE (For • Pleated rainbonnets that createdby Technomasters of Menswear Co. in New York City. ments and jewelry. She welcomes WHAT WE FOUND: fold to 3-inches and pleated Your Entertainment) is open at Birmingham. Each event lasts Approximately three percent of inquires at (248) 723-8310. • Chain handles for a purse rainbonnets that have a snap on Wonderland Mall in Livonia, about two hours and costs $5 per the price of CelebTies will benefit Larry Joseph's Brooklyn Bagel that needs replacements were the bottom. selling books, video, games, tapes student. children. For nearly five years, opened at 33401 Woodward. spotted at Miner's Den on • A Hallmark 15" red, bean and CDs in a 20,000-square foot Rochester Road along with At Lakeside, children visiting the neck wear collection, featur On the way... Roots is coming bag Santa bought in 1988, for a emporium (in the former Wool- stone polishers. Call the .store handicapped boy whose the exhibit can design programs ing the original artwork of young back to Maple, and Grienstein worth's space.) The store is part for more information at (248) "favorite friend" is falling apart, (grade level appropriate, PreK children, has raised awareness Jewelers is set to open at 162 S. of the center's west wing $10 mil 585-6950. according to his mom. "Santa's through Grade 8) that focus on and funds, for Save the Children Old Woodward. lion renovation. Jeepers! a • Another source for the wearing black shoes and has computer literacy skills, view the and its work with children. BoJo is the Jest For The Health green mittens." Peanuts classic A Charlie Brown • NORTHLAND BLANKET BENEFIT 25,000-square foot indoor, of It catalog, to receive a copy • The old board game Call My Christmas; design their own • NEW TO STAR SOUTHFIELD "Share The Warmth" to benefit themed entertainment center, call (916) 758-3826. Bluff, for Joe of Livonia. wrapping paper using Peanuts A coffee shop, Frisco Bay, has the Salvation Army will be held also opened in the west wing, a • Stores that buy old records •• A filter for a Norelco clean cartoons to take home; explore been added to the lobby's lineup at the Northland Center, Nine month ago. include Solo Records ( 14 water machine for Gertrude of Internet sites where Peanuts of concessions at Star South- Mile and Greenfield in South- FYE based in New York, is a MileAVoodwardt; Flipside <14 Troy. division of Transworld Entertain Mile near Main, Clawson); Car animation comes to life; and field. Movie-goers can enjoy a field, Dec.6-24. For every $150 • A yellow. Answer Finder, ment, which owns and operates CitV (Harper north of Eight to use with the Scribbles Learn work with computer quick cams latte, dessert or smoothie during in mall receipts, Northland and the Record Town stores. ^"ite, , Detroit.) With Me Club by Western Pub to learn how movies are created. the film or after. The Star South- Cotton Incorporated will donate At Twelve Oaks similar projects • Several callers said Betty of lishing for Sue of Canton. field is on 12 Mile between Tele a blanket to the shelter in the • KIDS CAN DECORATE TREES Farmington might have to • wait • An original cast record have the Exploration Station graph and Northwestern. shopper's name. Redeem receipts Livonia Mall hosts its annual until spring to buy Lily of the ing starring Albert Finney in theme. Reservations can be made at the Customer Service Center. Tree Decorating Contest for Chil Valley fragrance by Coty. It is Scrooge for Bill Jacobs. by calling Technomasters (248) • NEW CD AIDS LEUKEMIA FIGHT dren, ages 3-12 years, Dec. 6 just a seasonal scent now. How • A 1941 copy of Jolly Jingle 258-9075. Motor City Rifts a compilation • HOLIDAY STORES AT OAKLAND ever, a reader spotted a Lily of Picture Book by Rand McNal- CD of original songs recorded.by The following temporary shops from 10-11 a.m. in the Communi the Valley fragrance by Jovan ly for Sharon Gage. • LOCKER ROOM STUFF ON SALE Detroit-area musicians is on sale are open for more gift ideas at ty Room near Entrance G. Kids at Sears and another at Crab- • The board game Cathedral The Palace Locker Room for $10 at all Harmony House Oakland Mall, Troy: Brook- pick up their trees this day and tree & Evelyn stores. "popular about nine years ago," retail stores opened two new stores to benefit the Leukemia stones, Entertainment Pass return them forjudging on Sat for Mr. and Mrs. Elliot. • Adidas warm-up pants in locations - The Somerset Col Society of America. The promo books, Gift Haven (holograms), urday, Dec. 13 between 11-11:30 youth-sizes were spotted at • A TV tuner adapter for lection North in Troy and tion is co-sponsored by WR1F and Glass Gallery, Hickory Farms, a.m near Entrance H. Winners Footlocker, in Laurel Park Game Gear and a hockey game announced at noon in three cate for Game Gear for Colleen of MacomhkMall in'Roseville. Miller Genuine Draft Beer. Stockings to Stuff, Sharkey's, Place. Livonia. gories: 3.-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Partici • A few readers offered elec Redford. Both stores will offer a selection Touch of Silver, Walden Books, tric corn poppers, hot • Dick Clark cologne for Glo of team merchandise and wear • SHOE STORE HOSTS FOOD DRIVE Sweaters USA, Frame A Name, pants must register by Dec. 3 in rollers, Holly Days dishes, old ria of West BloomfieTd. ables featuring Detroit Pistons, Shoppers who bring in non-per Massage Pillows, Classic Minia the mall management office. Password games, dice from • Lunch or dinner plates Vipers, and other sports teams. ishable food items to Richard's tures and Claudia Promotions Prize for all who decorate a tree.- the Kismet game, and names from Lynn Steimeist, Color- The new stores will put shoppers Stride Rite on The Boardwalk (crafts and wreaths). • ALL4RAND WATCH SHOW of Mary Kay distributors. ways pattern, for Joan Marinel- "in-the-action" with color televi in West Bloomfteld or Summit Triple Crown Watch Co. at • Emprin aspirin might only li, who's also looking for small, sion monitors showing continu Place in Waterford receive $5 • BOUTIQUE ADDS NEW UNE glass wind-chimes. 1940 East Maple (west of John be available in Windsor, .report ous sports highlights and live off a new pair of shoes. The food Tender, 271 West Maple in ed one reader. • An instruction manual for R) will offer 20,000 watch styles action among the colorful dis will be collected through Dec. 13 downtown Birmingham, has • An appraiser for an the Apple LC II for Mary of for holiday shoppers, Dec. 4-6 plays of merchandise. and passed on to The Sanctu added the Alicia Lawhorn collec antique, duck decov is the owner Livonia. frortTlO a.m. to 9 p.m. Choose The Somerset Locker Room will ary and Haven. tion to its selection of fashion for of the Wild Wings Gallery in • A basket for the crystal from Longines, Fendi, Citizen, also provide a Ticketmaster ward merchandise. The ethnic- Plymouth. Frymaster. about 10 1/2-inches • SPECIAL TO TEL-TWELVE ESQ, Delma and Wittnauer, and across for Shirley. center so shoppers can pick up inspired designs are of rich, Tel-Twelve Mall in Southfield more. Inquiries are welcome at • Sega Genesis Shining Force tickets to their favorite events. unevenly-dyed tones including WE'RE STILL LOOKING has many new shops open for (248) 585-2777. One game for Norma. The shops are operated by Palace Nov.-Jan. Among them: The FOR: • Toni permanent rollers, 4- Sports and Entertainment's Mer Warming Hoase (family acces • Corelle dishes in the very inches long, for Mary Callahan. chandising Department, which WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION sories), Toys For Less (discount old, gold butterfly pattern for • Bugle Boy elastic waist also runs the two Locker Room NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING pants and elastic ankles with playthings). N&J Tailoring, Peggy. locations in The Palace Atrium Velcro closures in child's size Christmas By Frank's, Wilson The Wayne County Commission will hold a public hearing on .in • Barb Thomas is looking for and the souvenir stands at the amendment to the 1996-97 Appropriation Ordinance to place $5.000.000 of a 1995 Santa Bear and a plas Large far Jo. The Leather Experts, Pager organization's three venues: The surplus funds in the County Delinquent Tax Fund in the Capital Projects tic popcorn bowl with stripes • Two toys, Weebels Tree- One, Great Lakes Hotdog (Vien Palace, Pine Knob and Meadow Fund to support pay-as-you-fjo'Capitai Plan. The hearing will be held: on the side. house and Don't Go With na beef variations l. The Sports Strangers book for Mary Ann of Brook Music Festival. i THURSDAY. DECEMBER 4. 1997. 10:00 a.m. • The Wizard card game for Gallery (memorabilia and col Henry Ford Estate. U of M Dearborn Campus Barb of West land. Canton. • Donna Karan's Toner body • CELEBRITY NECK WEAR lectibles*. The mall, at 12 Mile morth of Michigan Avenue, south of Ford Road, west of Evergreen» • Sarah, a picture of Elvis and Telegraph, welcomes Presley on black velvet. stocking in nude or black, plus benefits kids in need Copies of the above items may be obtained or reviewed at the Commission a book about a black, Scottie inquiries aU248» 353-4111. Clerk's Office, -106 Wavne County Building. 600 Randolph. Detroit. 48226. • Ruth needs a distributor Save the Children, one of the 13131224-0903. " who sells the "miracle cleaner" dog. Pie face for Dottie of Ply world's'largest and oldest non • NEW TO BIRMINGHAM l'ub[.»h XiATfnUriO. 199? .. -^ Swipe. mouth. profit organizations assisting Kevin Westfall opened a paint • The rust spot remover • A rocking wooden kanga roo i in the spirit of the hobby children abroad and in the U.S.. store, Teknicolors, two clocks Magica for Michelle. launched a creative neck wear • Aziza crease resistant pow horse) for Mary of Livonia. "I north of 14 Mile on Woodward. bought the last one from The line featuring artwork designed He welcomes inquiries at < 248) der eye shadow base. by popular personalities. r • Jean is desperately trying to General Store on 10 Mile/Mead- 646-5924. come across a Cary CI rant owbrook. but they're no longer The new collection, "CelebTie for Sarah Verlinden welcomes Give 0l Man Winter there." recording of Red Roses for a Save the Children," includes shoppers to The Great Indoors, the Shivers Arient Suburban his whit it tikes to hat by Herbert M. 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Free Unlimited Weekend Calling begins on second bill, includes off-peak hours from Saturday morning through Sunday An easy call to make* evening, and continues as a $9.99 monthly charge after the first three full months untill customer cancels. Roaming, toll, long distance, and taxes extra. Other restrictions apply. Offer ends 12/31/97. AlrTouch™ and the AlrTouch logo are trademarks of AlrTouch Communications, Inc. ShedDbaerwr Page 1, Section C HealtKim Mortson. 313 953 2111 h Newon the webs: http: oeonline.com Sunday. November 30,1997 MEDICAL LEGISLATION TO ENCOURAGE ORGAN DONATIONS BRIEFS Rational Recovery IS THE Rational Recovery is an interna tional non-profit, self-help organiza tion for men and women who are experiencing problems as a result of alcohol/and or substance abuse or PART other self-defeating behaviors. Ratio nal Recovery meets every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Harrison School in BY KMBERLY. A. MORTSON Garden City in classroom #5 and STAFF WRITER every Friday at 7 p.m. at Garden City WtMk Hospital in the lower level of the /There are approximately 2>200 Michigan resi Transplant waiting list: Medical Office Building. dents currentlyawaiting for ah: togan traniplant Currently waiting for a transplant as of 9/01/97 RR has its roots in Cognitive tpiayethe^ Behavioral ^psychology. The distin #at;tney live in^ a^t^ j^at ranloi 4$th of 50 ifi guishing features from other prevail the nation for organ atid tissue donors .4' one of ftlUflwjf •••»•••••• «mi••«••».••••«••»•••••••••• »AwO I ing abstinence programs are its rejec ? thewoirst inthe wuhfery. V 3^^11¾¾ tion of the "disease" concept and the Proposed lej^lattpn ipend^gin the Senate has flvQil •*«•>•••••••>••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I \J belief that individuals who engage in self-defeating behaviors have the the potential to position Michigan among 1? nvHii/vun§*M••••••••••_•••••••••»'••••••«• •••••••••••••L^ci/ replacing their irrational thought nia, that have ag^ 1 processes with a rational belief sys tissue and organ donations, saving thousands of r% fesssr- UVvi •imtuiiniinniiiiimmimmmtiufc'l 3 tem thus eliminating the previous lives annually.. outcome of self defeating behavior. One of the moat ironic tragedies that arises out • <1 FICIVH9 •'• • a• »•'•••• •»•»•••••'••'»•• • • ••«»••••••• *7o For additional information call (248) of a death is that wuntless p^ple could go on ww, i no ci •••••••••••••«•••••••••••••• ••*••••••« ••«> wO 476-2657. livingWealthy and completelives from the organs of a single donor. A donor whose wish often goes unfulfilled because it was never Providence to open shared with the family. 273 patients received an organ transplant Canton facility "Ther single most frequent response we hear BfwKSiwH^ year-to-date The new Saint Joseph Mercy Can when families are asked about donating organs ton Health Building, j&diich will and tissues from a loved one is, We never talked 95 patients died waiting. include an urgent care, pharmacy, about it; we'd better'say no,'" said Tom Beyers- physician offices and other services is dorf, executive director, Gift of Life Agency of scheduled to open in February 1998. Michigan. family members invariably honor those wishes. The state of Illinois has seen dramatic percent The facility is located at 1600 S. Can A set of bills that already passed in the House ton Center Road at Summit Parkway, The registry is a vital tool in communicating age increases since a "Live and Learn" law was between Ford Road and Michigan will require the Michigan Secretary of State to: those wishes/' said Beyersdorf. signed in 1993. Today, there are 3.7 million peo Ave. • Provide every driver's license applicant with The computerized donor registry, maintained ple on the state's donor registry, the largest in The building will have a focus on information about organ and tissue donation. by the Gift of Life Agency, is an efficient method the nation; organ donation has increased by 62 women's health, including specialists, • Allow every applicant the opportunity to reg of maintaining donor wishes from which health percent in only four years; and registry partici service and educational programs for ister as a future donor and have that donation care professionals have access, that automatical pation at driver license facilities serving mostly women of all ages. The facility also status affixed permanently tothe license. ly checks the pool of potential donors to match minority customers has increased by more than will be home to Michigan's first Inter • Transmit the h^t Of donor registrants to the with recipients. 100 percent. active Health Education Center, set Michigan Donor Registry maintained by the Gift Families at the hospital can be made aware of Michigan legislators are optimistic about fur to open in Jan. 1999. The interactive ofLife Agency, The registry wU be for iliture use center will draw visitors from across : theirloved ones/ wishes and[make a decision thering legislation that can bring about positive - in coininunicating with farmlies at hospitals fol about donating,JThe registry presently has a list change *- turning tragedies into charitable acts of the state. For more information, lowing the death of alovedohe. ' \ : please call the Saint Joseph Mercy of 112,000 future donors. With the successful pas heroism. HealthLine at 800-231-2211. Supporters believe thei cUrreiit system of affix sage oflegislation, the donor list could grow dra- ing stickers to the back of licenses "falls short" of •XJ^ree proposed bills currently remain idle in . the p^ntialitf th*^ n^c#X. S^J^fcM^^ waititig on a transplant list/ : -::^. c&tuiiitiee. Legislators are not expected to make a New outpatient rehab increased aWai^heis^are two of the keyey say In Arizona where a revised anatomical gift act decision in the Senate until the first of the year. If HEALTHSOUTH Corporation has backers, that will shed light on a problem that was enacted in May 1996, tissue donation you would like more information about The Gift acquired I.H.S. Therapy, P.C. located often goes unaddressed. increased by 62 percent in an eight*month peri of Life Agency of Michigan (Transplantation at 42801 Schoolcraft Road in Ply "When the wishes of the deceased are known, od. Society of Michigan), call 1-800*482-4881. mouth, the location will operate under the name HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center and will specialize in sports medicine, spine rehabilitation and Gift puts new heart aquatic therapy. "HEALTHSOUTH is pleased to expand its health care services in Ply mouth," safd P. Daryl Brown, presi moms dent of HEALTHSOUTH outpatients centers. "With every addition to our BY KMBKRLY A. MORTSON BY KMBERLY A. MORTSON STAFF WHITER network, we are able to further STAFF yrsmR enhance HEALTHSOUTH's reputa XJynthe Lewis made a decision Oct, In September, the Rev. Jack Spitza tion for high-quality, cost-effective 15,1994; that saved the lives of five of Westland celebrated his second care." people. Her heroic act was ,born out a anniversary. Not a marital milestone trapc.accident that left her son, or an observance of his dedication to Phillip Lewis,/brain dead. He was just the church but a celebration of the World AIDS Day -1997 18 years old. ^ gift of life. In 1996; his failing heart Oakwood Healthcare System will be Lewis consented unselfishly to have was replaced with that of a 20-year- holding its fourth annual free confer her young son's organs donated to old accident victim. ence in support of World AIDS Day. transplant patients whose chances of Tm living,breathing proof that This year's theme is Children Living Uvmjg,, rather than dying, were made organ donations work," said Spitza. in a World with AIDS, beginning at 8 greater by her generosity. "Someone saw the chance to give or a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Oakwood " "I was told there Was no hope," said extended the life of a stranger who Hospital & Medical Center in Dear LewiBj "and I Wai given the chance to couldn't live without the donation born. help someone else. I didn't have to and they gave the greatest gift any of Key parts of the program include a think twice about saying yes,M us can - life," ; play about people with AIDS; a panel ; The Bedford teen's heart went to a the Westland grandfather's health of teens affected and infected with the 65-year-old retired teacher from Ken began to decline in 1988i He was virus; the epidemiology of HIV and tucky. She has since returned to experiencing chest pressure, water the display of a panel of the AIDS enjoying normal activities with her retention, extreme fatigue and an quilt. "This conference will give fami overall lack of strength, Hero: lS-year-old Phillip!^; children and grandchildren, Grateful: Rev. Jack Spitza has lies more information to help protect Phillip's liver restored life to a 64- "I was getting so weak it took all of a new lease on life since their children from HIV and will also Lewis lost his life in1994 but year-old widoW firom North Carolina. me to get to the altar every Sunday address coping issues," explained thanks to organ donations* % Both of his kidneys went to men for service," rethembered Spitza, "but receiving a new heart through Nicholas Lekas, M.D., conference five transplant recipients from Tennessee. The youngest of the I never missed a sermon." the generosity and charity of a director and chief of infectious disease were saved. r two recipients waB a diabetic for more After being diagnosed with conges caring stranger. at Oakwood Hospital/Medical Center. than 30 years who Had been On a tive heart failure and undergoing a To register or for more information waiting Ust since November 1992: battery of tests, Spitza was placed on on the symposium, call (313) 593- The second man, a 63-year-old father, ho longer endures hours of dialysis he a transplant list in March of 1995 at 7195. would undergo each week as aresult of cysts that formed in his kidneys. the age of 66 and began a costly waiting game. Despite his age, he was a can A 47-year-old wife arid mother from Kentucky; suffering from a chronic dis didate thanks to his general good health. "I never drank or smoked and I was ease, became the recipient of his lungs. The second day following the trans in pretty good shape except for my heart," said Spitza. plant, she was removed from a machine that breathed for her and had normal Labor Day weekend of the same year, Spitza was contacted by the trans blood oxygen levels. Previously simple tasks were impossible as a result of her plant team at rlenry Ford Hospital in Detroit. A young male accident victim's advanced illness. .. family agreed to donate their son's organs and Spitza was a match for his Hems for Medical Briefs ere welcome .heart.,..,',; :' from all hospitals, physicians, companies and residents act tve In the Observer-area Greatest gift "I remember waking up after the surgery on Tuesday staring at the beige . 'medicalcommunity. Hems should be typed Their only hope was a transplant. Cynthe Lewis's only wish was that some ICU wall and thinking, 1 don't have congestive heart failure any more.'" or legibly written and sent to: thing good come out of a bad situation. Just nine days after the transplant, he was released from the hospital and Phillip, a spirited teen who loved music and playing guitar with his band, returned to the pulpit at New HopoBaptist Church like he had every Sunday N Mrtfcd Sr1«f» for'the l$st 36 years. 0/0 Th« Otewvtr N«v«p»pw» Was in Kentucky staying with a friend at the time of the accident. Cynthe 36251 tdtoolcrtft Road remembers receiving tho cull from Kentucky authorities.who notified her that "Families faced With a tragedy need to know their loved ones organs won't UvOAi*, Ml 46190 Phillip had been transported to a local hospital after 'falling out of a four story do them any good," Spitza said frankly, "but they can help save the lives of • OrfttxjM! to (313) 591-7279 window to the cement pavement. countless others." "I knew something wasn't right when they asked me if I had a child named; In the last two years, Spitza has resumed all normal activities with no limi Phillip Lewis," said Cynthe Lewis. The news can't be good, when they start tations holding htm back. Last summer, he and his 9-year-old grandson trav out with a question like that." eled to Florida and enjoyed riding "all the roller coasters " they could during a She and her Bister drovo to the University of Kentucky in Lexington where vacation to Disney World. "I've been given a chance to watch my grandson Phillip had been airlifted because of the severity of his injuries. Ho was uncon grow arid be a part of his life ~ for that I am grateful." scious With broken arms and legs, a fractured skull, extensive facial damage In addition to sharing his story with his congregation, Spitza speaks to aer- '"''" >.'^'" '-"J-'•'•' '"." •''"•'• •" -'• •'•','•" • :rv '•'!.•• ^••'•HB^afleUBift'Ctt' •' 'r :'" '. ~r~~~~~: •" ~ Please see HEART, C2 •••••. « lwBW.W1l.|nHIV| V* "*3r ca* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1997 tm Winter itch indicates dry, chapped skin HEALTH NEWSMAKERS' Items for Medical Newsmakers are welcome from throughout the As we say goodbye to Novem ates less oil • 'I tell patients to cut air to keep Mahon strongly cautions out Observer area. Items should be submitted to Observer Newspapers, ber we. find days are getting naturally. yourself proper door enthusiasts and those not 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. Our fax number is (313) 591-7279. shorter while temperatures take Although all down on those long, hot ly hydrated. so fond of winter to Wear gloves an uncomfortable downward spi skin 'soaks bubble baths and One solution and hats, "even if out only for a New St. Mary staff ral. That crackling sound you up* moisture beware of harsh deter may be the short time." Jayshree Desai, M.D. recently joined the staff of St. Mary Hospi may hear, however, isn't chest from the air 1 installation of a If dry skin becomes severely tal and opened her office at Marian Professional Building/St. Mary nuts roasting on an open fire, When it's gent soaps. mobile room cracked or inflamed, you may Hospital, 14555 Levan (Suite E-307). ., , T but the dry touch of your humid, low humidifier that want to seek treatment from a Desai became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal chapped skin. humidity can Michael Mahon redirects mois dermatologist. Prescription med Medicine in Nov. 1997. She will soon be on the staff of Botsford and Skin dryness is not uncom really cause —Botsford dermatologist ture back into ications can be very effective in Beaumont hospitals and was a senior medical staff member with the mon, particularly in the winter damage." • the air. preventing infection and further Henry Ford Medical Center before deciding to go into practice on her months when wind exposure and Dry skin is "I tell damage to chapped, cracked and own. She provides all general medical services including flu and freezing temperatures take a toll a . natural patients to cut scaled skin. pneumonia shots, gynecological checkups and pap smears, Basic lab on all parts of your body, includ component of down on those Just because it's winter, it tests, including EKG, spirometry, ultrasound and echocardiogram ing'those you think you've kept the aging pro ,' long, hot bubble doesn't mean you shouldn't be are provided. Same day appointments, 24-hour availability, evening under wraps. Dermatologists cess - it can be accelerated by a baths and beware of harsh deter using sunscreen. "In addition to and Saturday hours are available. For an appointment call (313) warn that even short stints out lack of moisture or slowed if gent soaps," said Mahon. "To moisturizing, sunscreen is the 591-7666. side require a complete coverup proper care is taken to keep skin combat chapped, dry skin, you best sure-fire way of protecting to help avoid serious skin dam supple, moist and well-hydrated. should consistently use moistur your skin and your health - as Doctor joins Providence age (frostbite) or windburn. Another source of dehydration izing lotions or creams - well as reducing the signs of Dr. Leslie Ponessa Arroyo has joined the staff "Skin needs hydration to stay is the tendency to "turn up the Eucerin, Lubriderm, Vaseline or aging," said Mahon. of Providence Hospital and Medical Centers. She healthy, and usually it protects heat" in the winter that leads to the like several times a day, Health-related information recently was one of 500 family physicians nation itself from drying out by produc a serious lack of moisture in especially after washing your can be obtained from the Bots wide to receive the degree of Fellow of the Ameri ing a layer of oil," said Dr. your home where you spend a hands or bathing. Any of these ford Web site on the Internet at can Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) at the Michael Mahon, U.U., tJotstord good portion"~ut~time fronr "over-the-counter products can - Thtt^/www,botsfordsLyatfim.org, AAFFs Annual Scientific Assembly in Chicago. dermatologist. "Unfortunately, November through March. Mois help soothe and prevent mois For four years she practiced .out of Botsford as we grow older, our skin gener- ture needs to be returned to the ture from evaporating." Family Health Center in Livonia where she was clinical director. She is a member of the core facul Arroyo ty in the Providence Family Practice Residency Program and is accepting new patients for weekday and evening hours. Heart from page Cl Medical administrator named Cheryl Canvasser Schwartz has been named to The American vice organizations and students%ibout the need for aggressive legislation to further organ and tissue donations. Academy of Medical Administrators as an affiliate. This honor is "I stand before them as living proof they can help save a life," said Spitza. "If you've never talked about your wishes, let your family conferred upon those whose outstanding credentials in healthcare know what they are or become a registered donor* administration merit such recognition. "Organ recipients should be an inspiration to everyone." Schwartz is the Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Clinical Associates, a 16-physician cardiology group with offices in Farming- ton Hills, Garden City and Wayne. The purpose of the American Academy of Medical Administrators is to develop innovative concepts in the field of healthcare adminis Hero from page Cl tration, to promote the advancement of our members in knowledge, and in person achievements through continuing education and scions with broken arms and legs, a fractured skull, extensive facial damage and head trauma. research. "I believe Phillip waited for me to get there knowing this was an opportunity to help someone. He knew I would consent and he hung on.* ,, Coordinator earns certification . The chief neurological surgeon at .the University of Kentucky consulted with Lewis following two days of treatment in the Intensive Juanita Pastula, R.N. of Livonia, education coordinator, Nursing Care Unit where Phillip was being kept alive by a respirator. The physician explained that Phillip had no brain activity and little Administration, St. Mary Hospital in Livonia, recently earned her chance to survive. certification as a Clinical Specialist in Medical/Surgical Nursing , *I agreed to donate his organs because it was the Tight thing for me to do,* she said. "I give blood So it seemed only natural to feel that through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). way about organ donations." As an education coordinator, Pastula is responsible for planning, ' Three years have passed since Phillip died. His mother's face lights up when she talks about her son but it's easy to see her pain lies implementing and evaluating orientation, inservice and continuing just below the surface. On her sweater lapel she wears a green ribbon that symbolizes support of the Gift of Life organization and their education programs for nurses. A graduate, of.the Mercy School of crusade to increase awareness of organ/tissue donations. She says it's a good conversation piece to get people talking about organ dona Nursing and has worked at St. Mary Hospital for 10 years. Current tions. - ' ly, she is involved in postgraduate studies in Business Administra . "It reminds me of Phillip, too." tion at Madonna University. Speaking out .- Oncologist joins St. Mary staff Besides wearing the green ribbon, Lewis has become a public speaker for the Gift of Life Agency of Michigan. She tells Phillip's story in formal presentations or to anyone who will listen in an effort to "promote organ and. tissue donations" as much as she can. That's Harmesh Naik, M.D., has joined the medical where the pin comes in handy. Someone will ask me about it and that gives me another opportunity to talk about donating. I always Say staff of St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. Naik is yes when they ask me to speak. Whatever it takes tomak e people more aware. board certified in medical oncology and internal "It helps me heal and gives me a sense that I'm still taking care of Phillip." medicine and has served a fellowship in medical ' Lewis is also in full support of proposed legislation to provide every license applicant with information about donating and have dona oncology at Wayne State University and a post tion status permanently affixed to driver's licenses. "Whatever it takes to make more people aware of the need and importance of mak doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan - ing their wishes known toitheif fa^ty.*^ - 'v ! Ann Arbor. ^rVhite His office is located at 14555 Levan Road, Suite will usually honor those wishes^ they were m known or are made aware the potential donor was listed on a donor registry. 408 Livonia, in the Marian Professional Building ^tany Uyesweres dianged forever in October;19^4- Lewis Hasthe option to call the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates to find out how next to St. Mary Hospital. each of the recipients.a*e domg since the traha^lajits. Sadly, the man whose kidney's failed from diabetes died - not as a result of organ Naik : Tree of life - remember loved ones ''r^jertiohbut from coipff .'•"- •..'.••.,.'. The other fact, Lewis received what she called "a very touching letter" Angela Hospice of Livonia is extending an invitation to the com froitt one of the recipients' daughterslast£toe. The young womfuiexpressed her sympathy for the loss of Lewis' son and explained "how munity to honor and remember their loves ones this holiday season grateful she was for'paving her father back thanks to;^ at the tenth annual "Tree of Life." The tree will be on display at Lau 'She Wrote thather da&no W^ sometimes four times a week, for dialysis treatments," said rel Park Place from now to Dec. 31. Lewis. "It Was a'tiard letter for^ For more information on the Tree of Life, contact Angela Hospice (313) 464-7810. * i _- ADDRESS DIRECTOR Find these on tlie World Wide Web — Brought to you by the services of O&E On-Line! To get your business On-Line!, call 313-953-2038 CLASSIFIED ADS FROZEN DESSERTS ON-LINE!. AoYiBage —- http://advillage.com Savino Sorbet • —. httpy/www.sorbet.com Cornwell A Company—httpyAvww.michiganhome.com/cornweli Observer 4 Eccentric Newspapers~-httpj'/observer-eccentric.corn HAIR SALONS MarciaGies -httpy/sOa.oeonline.com/gies.html. 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N/S, non-drinker, respect to-earth SM, N/S. Ad#.6258 Catholic SWM, 45, 6'1", brown hair, from Canton, enjoys classical music, try, seeks down-to-earth, caring, LONG-TERM? blue eyes, lives in Plymouth, profes reading, long walks, seeks gentle, ful, honest, considerate, humorous, A BRIGHTER SIDE humorous, loving SWM, N/S. Fun-loving, open-minded SWCF, 19, sional, enjoys walking, the theater, marriage-minded SWF, 28-44, who is caring, lives in Lavonia, looking for a Friendly WWBCF, 47, 5'6", enjoys Ad#.10O0 5'3", lives in Canton, seeks childless, seeks educated, sensitive, romantic, slender and trim. Ad#4758 SWF, with similar qualities. going to church, seeking easygoing, compatible SWM, 21-29. who has fit SWCF, 34-45, who is down-to- Ad#.2232 LIFE'S LITTLE WONDERS NO TIME FOR GAMES sincere, level-headed SBM, 40+, for Baptist SWF, 26, 5', sincere, honest, never been married. Adtf.3842 , earth. Ad#.7450 TWO WAY STREET Sincere, outgoing, fit SWM, 39, 6T, friendship. Ad#.2346 enjoys hockey, the theater, movies, COLLECTS f EDDY BEARS DECENT MAN 190lbs., professional, seeks slender, Outgoing, friendly SWM, 24, 5'11", VERSATILE- singing, reading, seeks SWCM, 25- Friendly SWCF, 22, 5'6", enjoys bik Protestant DW dad, 35, 6T, brown fit SF. with simitar traits, for long-term, brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys the SW mom, 24, 5'9", enjbys dancing, 36, with similar qualities and interests. ing, walks, movie's, concerts, camp hair, blue eyes, easygoing, from monogamous relationship. Ad#8742 outdoors, working out, seeking reading, movies, photography, seek Ad#.1526 ing, writing poetry, seeks sweet, kind, Garden City, participates in Bible SWF, 18-26. Ad#.7873 ing a SWM, 24-32. with high morals. ISN'T IT TIME? SPEND TIME TOGETHER caring SWCM, 23-35, with same study, enjoys bike riding, movies, din Ad#.3237 interests. Ad#.4545 ing out, seeks SWCF, 30-45, for long- DWCM, 59, 5'5\ 156lbs., dark hair, SEEKS BEST FRIEND Catholic SW mom, 24, 5'4", lives in Protestant SWM, 49. 6'3", 210lbs., LOVES THE LORD HONESTY COUNTS term relationship. Adtf.1944 brown eyes, cheerful, likes walking, Canton, enjoys volleyball, tennis, outgoing, caring, attends Christian 'Active, carefree,professional SWCF, hockey, movies, playing cards, seeks Catholic SWF, 50, reserved, practical, YOUNG WIDOWER movies, flea markets, shopping, seeks 38, 5'11", HOIbs., blonde hair, blue slender SWCF. 54-60, for pleasant activities, enjoys the outdoors, SWM, 24-32, for friendship first. enjoys skating, walking, photography, Catholic WWWM, 39, 57", 160lbs.. camping, traveling, seeks SF, with eyes, seeks tall, enthusiastic SWCM. dancing, music, theatre, looking for professional, honest, educated, no times. Ad#.2526 Ad#8648 similar qualities and interests. friend, to enjoy all that life has to supportive SM. Ad#.3839 dependents, home in Livonia, enjoys QUALITY FRIENDSHIP offer. Ad#.6755 SWEET & CUTE Ad#.8262 VERY FRIENDLY dining, movies, dancing, sports, Protestant DBM, 40, 6'. attractive, Outgoing, never-married SBCF, 23, seeks SWF, under 43, N/S, who has IN GENERAL... SOUTHERN BELLE 5'6", student, enjoys outdoor activi Catholic SWF, 21, outgoing, attends friendly, lives in Southfield, enjoys Educated SWF, 54, .57", 125lbs„ good values. AdfM002 ties, seeking understanding, sensitive Christian activities, enjoys the out traveling, boating, concerts, the out Lutheran SWM, 48, fun, outgoing, platinum blonde, green eyes; lives in SCM, 25-33. Ad#.8044 doors, seeks honest, sincere, roman EYE OF THE BEHOLDER doors, seeking open-minded SCF. honest, attends concerts, enjoys Oak Park, enjoys cooking, antiques, tic Catholic SM, with a good sense of Catholic SWM, 44, 6', professional, Ad#.1625 sports, dancing, playing cards, the movies, art, seeking a SJWM, 50+. LOVING AND CARING humor. Ad#.1572 faithful, communicating, sincere, likes JUST YOU AND ME outdoors, seeks tall, attractive, sin Ad#.2O20 Protestant DWF, 53, 5', 110lbs., N/S, weekend trips, seeking slender, cere SF. Ad#.7164 warm, witty, fun, happy, enjoys dining Catholic DW dad, 38, 5'9", brown hair, MARRIAGE-MINDED Males Seeking Females attractive, relationship-minded SWCF, hazel eyes, likes camping, weekend SEEKS COMMITMENT out, cooking, day trips, music, seeks 32-45. Ad#.6683 Catholic SWF, 26, 5'5", outgoing, neat, professional SWM, for frier d- getaways, candlelit dinners, cooking, Catholic SWM, 25, understanding, friendly, from the Oak Park area, ship, possible long-term relationship. Call 1-900-933-1118 EASY ON THE EYES! water skiing, seeks pretty, slender athletic, nice, enjoys snowmobiling, employed, enjoys traveling, shop Catholic DWM, 50, 6'2", 175lbs., Catholic DW mom, 32-40, no hang water skiing, outdoor activities, ping, the casino, concerts, seeks Ad#.3334 $1.98 per minute brown hair, green eyes, enjoys cook ups. Ad#.5858 seeks easygoing SF. Ad#.9009 SWCM, 26-35, for serious relation CLASSY You must be 18 years of age or older ship. Ad#.9811 to use this service. ing, gardening, bowling, antique FEELING LONELY? STRONG SHOULDER SBF, 42,5'8", well-educated, compas browsing, fishing, the outdoors, fire Athletic SWM, 33, 5'9", enjoys the Catholic DWM, 45, easygoing, ten LOOK MY WAY sionate, God-fearing, enjoys the the NEVER ENDING ROMANCE places, seeks Catholic SWF, under Catholic DWF, 45, 5*2", no children atre, opera, aerobics, tennis, the out 50. Ad#.9106 great outdoors, interested in meeting der, romantic, attends Christian doors, ethnic cuisine, seeks easygo SWM, 28, 5'tr, shy, enjoys watching outgoing, easygoing,SWF, for com activities, enjoys biking, water at home, from Oakwood County, GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR hobbies are dancing, long walks, ing, caring, loyal, non-.deceptive, sports, playing saxophone, skiing, the panionship, no kids please. Ad#.1013 sports, woodworking, seeks honest, theatre, acting, the outdoors, seeks Catholic SBM, 42, 6'2", independent, candlelit dinners, the beach, con SWM, 40-60, with children at home. PLEASE CALL ME! faithful SF. with integrity. Ad#.1900 sensitive, caring, SWF, 23-33, for lives in Western Wayne, enjoys con certs, hoping to meet a DWCM, 41- Ad#.4020 Protestant SWM. 35, 5'11",blond hair, 49. Ad#.2234 friendship, possibly more. Ad#.8885 certs, movies, walks, quiet dinners, LIGHT UP MY LIFE seeks understanding, affectionate, biue eyes, romantic, participates in AH you need to know NEW CHAPTER Catholic DWF, 58, 5'2", 118lbs., LEAVE A NUMBER! SWCF, 28-45, who is generous with Bible study, enjoys poetry, cooking, SWF, 70 , blonde hair, enjoys long brown-eyed brunette, lives in Livonia, Catholic.SWM, 40, easygoing, open- her time. Ad#9876 lives in Northvitle, seeks even-tem walks, quiet evenings at home, danc seeks honest, romantic, trim SWCM, pered, patient SF, 25-35, for lasting To place an ad by recording your voice minded, lives in Redford, employed, HEART OF GOLD ing, seeks caring SWM, 62+ for 54-62, who enjoys dancing, travel, enjoys outdoor sports, seeks slender relationship. Ad#.6110 greeting call 1-800-739-3639, enter option Church-oriented, • good looking 1, 24 hours a day! companionship. Ad#.6255 movies, concerts, fine dining and con Protestant SWF, under 43, for possi NOW & FOREVER versation. Ad#.3355 DWCM, 44, 6'2\ 214 lbs, in the SOUND INTERESTING? ble long-term relationship, Ad#.2225 Waterford area, hobbies include para Non-denominational DWM, 43, 5'10", To listen to ads or leave your message Protestant SWF. 23, ST, blonde call 1-900-933-1118, $1.98 per minute, HAVE TIME FOR ME? ONE OF THE FINEST chuting and the opera, seeks compat friendly, shy, enjoys travel, history, dis entef option 1 for our new automated inter hair, brown eyes, friendly, enjoys Catholic DWF, 45, 5'3", medium build, ible, childless SWCF, 29+. Ad#.1111 cussing Bible topics, seeks loving, view, or option 2. sports, movies, fishing, computers, DWM, 51, 5'11", professional, outgo enjoys concerts, barbecues, amuse ing, social drinker, enjoys dining out, TRUE BELIEVER . kind, commitment-minded SWF. seeking congenial SWM, 23-30. ment parks, dancing, museums, the Ad#.3615 .- To listen to messages, call Ad#.1273 symphony, opera, seeks SWF, 46-65, Pentecostal SWM, 29, 5'10", 190lbs., 1-800-739-3639, enter option 2, once a day beach, quiet times at home, seeks ANYTHING IN COMMON? for FREE, or can 1-900-933-1118. SI 98 DWCM, 40-49, children welcome. to share same interests. Ad#.7098 never-married, compassionate, INSPIRED? enjoys church activities, movies, per minute, enter option 4, anytime Ad#.7259 SPIRITUAL START Catholic SWM, 27, 5'9", 170lbs., Catholi.c WWBF. 47,5'5", full-figured, bowling, theme parks, race cars, blond hair, blue eyes, new to the regarious, from Detroit, loves To listen to or, it you choose, leave a END MY SEARCH Well-educated, physically fit, profes seeks compatible SWCF, 23-27. Rochester Hills area, enjoys sports, message for your Suitable System Gingo, current events, singing in the DW mom, 43, 5'6", 160lbs., friendly, sional SWM, 42,5'8", brown hair, blue Ad#.1975 cooking, the arts, long walks, seeks Matches call 1-900-933-1118. $1.98 per Choir, attending church, seeks eyes, tikes bicycling, jogging, the out minute, enter option 4. down-to-earth, witty, serious, partici MAYBE WE SHOULD MEET! SF, 21-33. Ad#.1451 Catholic WWBCM. Ad#.3190 doors, long wajks, music, seeks slen pates in Christian activities, seeks Catholic SWM. 39,6T, from Western For complete confidentiality, give your _ ROMANTIC & SPIRITUAL humorous, trustworthy, sensitive, der, educated SWF, with compassion OUTGOING Wayne county, enjoys museums, Catholic SWM, 38, 6T. 190lbs., Confidential Mailbox Number instead of DWCF, 48, 5'5", full-figured, dark faithful, honest, employed SWM, 40- for others. Ad#.1717 movies, the theater, skiing, snowmo- your phone number when you leave a mes hair, green eyes, bright, pretty, down- 55. Ad#.3845 enjoys the theater, music, socializing, sage. Call 1-900-933-1118, $1 98 per WARM & OPEN biling, seeks warm, sincere, fun-lov seeking slim, petite SWF. 28-42. minute, enter option 4, to listen to respons to-earth, professional, seeks sin SUPER WOMAN ing SWF, 28-44. Ad#, 1599 cere, sociable, fun-loving SWCM, Loyal Catholic SWM, 38, 6'. 190lbs., Ad#.1997 es left lor you and find out when your replies 42-52, for possible long-Term rela Protestant SWF, 59, 5'4", upbeat, lov brown hair/eyes, employed, lives in ENERGETIC were picked up, ing, laid-back, kind, hobbles include ATTENTIVE tionship. Ad».?455 Detroit, likes sports, seeks slender Catholic SWM, 32, 5'9", friendly, Catholic DW dad, 44, 6', 175lbs„ To renew, change or cancel your walks, reading, golf, religion, seeks ad. call customer service ai SHE'S THE ONE Catholic SWF, 28-37, without chil enjoys sporlst music, the outdoors, brown hair, smoker, green eyes, honest, open SWM, 57-77, integrity a dren, for loving, long-term relation boating, movies, socializing, seeking 1-800-273-5877. Friendly DWCF, 47, 5'6", long blonde must. Ad#5557 attractive, professional, likes sports, hair, blue eyes, enjoys singing, ship. Ad#.2037 SWF, 25-34, with similar interests. mbvies swimming, walking, youtn Check with your local phone company GET TO KNOW ME Ad#.3335 K seeks SM, 3b+, for friendship first. A HAND TO HOLD ministry, seeks S/DWCF, 30-45, to tor a possible 900 block it you're having Protestant SWF, 33, 5'5", brown trouble dialing the 900». Adft.2285 DWCM, 45, 5'9", lives in Brighton, THETIME IS RIGHT share life. Adtf.9865 f hair/eyes, educated, employed, Catholic SWM. 40, 6T, athletic build, FOCUS HERE. enjoys Bible study, fishing, golf, con likes most music, long drives, the YOU'RE NOT ALONE If your ad wa* deleted, re-record your Catholic SWF, 34, 5'6", reserved, beach, picnics, dancing, movies, din sincere, understanding, professional, Protestant DW dad of two, 36, 6', kind voice greeting remembering NOT to use a certs, line dancing, seeks Protestant enjoys golf, downhill skiing, looking for cordless phone. Also please do NOT use enjoys traveling, movies, classic car SWM, 29-37, for friendship, maybe ing out, seeks SWCF, 35-49. N/S, of shy. easygoing, seeks SWCF, 34- vulgar language or leave your last name, shows, dining out, seeking SWM, Catholic SWF, 30-45, who is romantic more. Ad#.5264 without children at home. Ad#.1469 and athletic, to spend time with. 39, kids okay, with similar background, address, telephone number. 29-36, for possible relationship, to spend quality time with. Ad#.2613 Ad#.S658 • RELIGION IS THE KEY WELL EDUCATED Ad#.1967 Your prtnt ad will appear in the paper 7-10 Baptist SB mom, 33, 5'7", outgoing, Professional SWCM. 62, 6',188lbs., ONLY THE BEST FOR YOU BETTER YEARS days after you record your voice greeting FAITH & HOPE Protestant DWM, 51, 5'8", shy. lives in DWCF, 48, 5'4", 1121b*; reddi$h- Intelligent, attractive, lives In Detroit, seeks an intelligent SCF.50-62, out Catholic SWM, 49, 5*7", 150lbs., N/S. M Male B Black likes movies, working out, quiet times, going, slender, fit, adventurous, for non-drinker, never married, athletic. Lake Orion, enjoys dancing, country O Divorced F Female b)oT)de hair, brown eyes, sociable, music, traveling, dining out, movies, self-employed, lives in Rochester .seeks good-hearted, compatible possible relationship. Ad#.3344 enjoys jogging, biking, camping, the H Hispanic C Christian seeks slender SWCF, under 49, for W White A Asian Hill, likes dining out, jazz concerts. SBCM, 27*39, with good morals. movies, dining out, seeks affection r Ad#.1936. ';•.•' YOUNGAT-HEART ate, honest Catholic SWF, 42-52. long-term relationship. Ad*. 1256 S Single WW Widowed /s, seeks well-balanced, spiritual Catholic DWM, 53, 5'10M, brown hair, N/S Non-smoker r Ad*. 1247 LONG-TERM NA Native American CM, 45-52. Ad#7777 GOD COMES FIRST blue eyes, N/S, open-minded, likes CELEBRATE LIFE Catholic DWM, 39, 6', 180lbs., N/S, ONKOFTHE.FINEST SWF, 45, S^V Monde hair, blue eyes, sports, movies, walking, seeks warm Service provided by lives in Westfand, enjoys lots of activi Catholic SWF, 47, 5'9", sort of shy, outgoing, friendly, hobbles include hearted, caring, monogamous Non-denominational DWCM, 37, 6', Oirect Response Marketing, Inc Bfbfe study, family activities; seeking ties, seeking S/DCF, N/S, under 43, 2451 Wehrle Drive, Wifliamsvilte. NY educated, employed, looking for Catholic SWF, 40-53, without kids at caring, enjoys Bible study, Christian SWM, 46-56, for friendship first. music, dining out, movies, long walks, who is compatible. Adff.1162 14221 Catholic SWM, under 49, who is home. Ad#.2740 optimistic and understanding. Ad#.3257 seeks SWF, 27-36. 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Ihe advertiser agrees not lo leave hi&tier telephone number last name, or address in hismer voice message ^ C6(WQc) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 •<*v TREE LIQHTINQ CEREMONY healthy and active lifestyle. A" $10 class class, approved by the American Heart month at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Guost Annual holiday event to honor or memo fee covers course materials. Registra Association, Call 458-4330 for registra speakers and open discussion provide HEALTH News rialize someone you love. Cost is $5 to tion is required before Nov. 26. For tion. information and support. December's honor a loved one with a single light more information or to register, call activity will be taste sampling of holi and an angel ornament at Oakwood (313) 655-2922 or 800-494-1650. day recipes and you must RSVP to 458- Items for Medical Datebook are welcome 4330. Hospital Annapolis Center - Wayne 5:30 WORLD AIDS DAY DEC. 3,10,17 from all hospitals, physicians, compa p.m. Call 800-543-WELL. Oakwood Healthcare System will be HEALTHY SENIOR CLUB nies and residents active in the Observ COMMUNITY FIRST AID/SAFETY DIABETES EDUCATION holding its fourth annual free confer This group is open to anyone over the er-area medical community. Items This course teaches Standard First Aid Certified by the Michigan Department ence in support of World AIDS Day. (identifying and caring for life-threaten age of 50, and offers members discounts should be typed or legibly written and of Public Health, this five week series of This year's theme.is Children Living in on hospital services, help with filling sent to: Medical Datebook, do The ing bleeding, sudden illness, and sessions is planned to help you Live a World with.AIDS, beginning at 8 a.m. injuries) and Adult and Infant/Child out medical insurance claim forms, a Observer Newspapers, 36251 School Well with Diabetes. Includes hypo at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center health information newsletter and spe craft Road, Livonia, 48160 or faxed to CPR (recognizing and caring for breath glycemia, hyperglycemia, foot care, in Dearborn. Program will include: a ing and cardiac emergencies for adults, cial educational and screening pro CiVii 591-7279. play about people living with AIDS; meal plan exchange system and glucose infants and children). Three certificates grams. The topic for the meeting on teen panel of those affected and infect monitoring. Physician referral is are issued for successful completion. Dec. 5 at ll:30-a.m. is "Holidays: Bliss ed with the virus; display of a panel of required. Classes begin on Dec. 2 and Course length is 10 hours. Fee includes or Blue." Please call 458-4330 for addi the AIDS quilt; educational issues/pre Dec. 3. Please call 458-4330 to register. course cost and materials ($43). The tional information. MON, DEC.1 vention in the public schools, and more. EATING DISORDER SUPPORT Speakers will include area teens, physi Dec. 3 program on Wednesday in Livo FREE FOOT SCREENINGS A new support group formed for persons nia runs from 6-10 p.m. and the Dec. 10 Dr. Rajeev Sehgal, D.P.M. of the new cians specializing in HIV, representa recovering from an eating disorder or tives from the Michigan Department of & 17 program from 6-9 p.m. To register DEC. 5,12,19 Canton Podiatry Group of Canton, will for persons who are in need of peer sup Education and James Curran, MD, for the American Red Cross program COMMUNITY FIRST AID/SAFETY be conducting free foot screenings co- port. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 6:30 MPH. To register or for more informa call (313) 422-2787. This course teaches Standard First Aid sponsored by World Gym at 42621 Ford p.m. Open to both males and females - tion about Oakwood Hospital & Medical (identifying and caring for life-threaten Road in Canton beginning at 5:30 p.m. call 458-3395 for information. Centers free World AIDS Day Sympo ing bleeding, sudden illness, and Please come if you have any questions sium, call (313) 593-7195. THUR, DEC. 4 injuries) and Adult and Infant/Child or call the Canton office, (313) 981-0600 CPR (recognizing and caring for breath for further information. OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WED, DEC. 3 For those grieving the loss of a loved ing and cardiac emergencies for adults, Jieceiye bone density x-ray and results infants and children). Three certificates CANCER SUPPORT GROUP within minutes. Cost $10 ($^ for Oak- ~ -onerthe-Angela Hospice Bereavement- "Focus on Living," a self-help group for department offers a two-hour workshop are issued for successful completion. TUE, DEC. 2 wood Health Advantage members) at Course length is 10 hours. Fee includes cancer patients and their families, the Oakwood Healthcare Center - Livo designed to help these families cope FREE COMMUNITY IMMUNIZATION CUNIC course cost and materials ($43). The meets the first Wednesday of each nia from 1-5 p.m. Contact 800-543- with the holiday season. This free of Providence Hospital and Medical Cen Dec. 5 program on Friday in Livonia month at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. WELL. charge workshop is open to the commu ters is sponsoring a series of community The next meeting begins at 7 p.m. to nity and will be held on Dec. 4 at 1 p.m.; runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Dec. immunization clinics', the clinics will 8:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium. MENOPAUSE SUPPORT Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. 12 & 19 program from 9 a.m. to 12 offer DPT. DT. HB, Hepatitis B (19 yrs. The goal is to improve the quality of Learn how to change your attitude The workshop will last ninety miputes noon. To register for the American Red and under) and MMR vaccinations. cancer patients' lives through this shar about this special time of the year if you and will be followed by a half hour of Cross program call (3131 422-2787. Sorry, the. varicella vaccine will not be ing of information and experiences. Reg find yourself becoming more emotional fellowship and refreshments. Call available. There will be a $5 facility fee istration is not necessary, and there is because you're an empty nester or are Angela Hospice at (313) 464-7810. having difficulties with hormonal charged per child, but all immuniza no charge to attend. For more informa PREMARRIAGE STD/HIV CLASS SAT, DEC. 6 tions will be free of charge from 4>8^p7m. tion, call (313) 655-2922 or 800-494- changes - the holidays present a chal lenge to women at mid-life. A free lec State law requires individuals to receive HOLIDAY BALL (Walk-in). 1650. Each meeting gives participants counseling regarding STDs and HIV St. Joseph Mercy Hospital's 22nd annu an opportunity to discuss their con ture, "How to Make Holiday Time ADOLESCENCE IN THE 90'S Happy," will be presented by the Mari infections prior to applying for a mar al Holiday Ball will take place at the Oakwood Teen Health Centers, Oak- cerns, obtain answers and gain support an Women's Center at St. Mary Hospi-" riage license. Pre-registration is Michigan League with the theme - Joie wood Women and Children's Center of from others who share the same experi tal by Ann Bradley, M.S.W., C.S.W. The required. The event begins at 7 p.m. in dc Vivre. or Joy of Life. Guests will be Excellence, and Metro Parent Magazine ences. program will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Romulus at a cost of $25 per couple. treated to an elegant evening in the are proud sponsors of an event featur FINANCIAL PLANNING the St. Mary Hospital Center for Coun Call Health Matters, (313) 513-6393, for romance of Paris. Proceeds will support ing renowned speaker and author, Mary Free seminar on Financial Planning seling Services in West Addition Confer more information. St. Joe's Campaign for Women's Health, Pipher. Ph.D. She will address the Solutions for Long Term Care is being ence Room B. No registration is neces SIBUNG CLASS a $10 million, comprehensive fund-rais topic: "Adolescent Girls in the 90s" at sponsored by Maurice A. Betman. Long sary. For more information call the Welcoming a new baby into the family ing effort to address women's special Romulus High School at 3:30 p.m., Term Care Specialist of Comprehensive Marian Women's Center at (313) 655- can be an adjustment for sisters and health care needs. A limited number of 9650 S. Wayne Road - Romulus. Books Financial Planning Corporation. The 1100 or 800-494-1615. St. Mary Hospi brothers. The Marian Women's Center, tickets are still available for $1,000 per written by Pipher will be sold following seminar is being held at the Farming- tal is located at 5 Mile and Levan in next to St. Mary Hospital, will offer a couple. Corporate sponsorships are also tin- lecture. Advanced tickets are $5 per ton Hills Borders Books and Music store Livonia. sibling class from 6-8 p.m. in the West available. For more information please person/per lecture and $10 per located at 30995 Orchard Lake Road at Addition Conference Room A. children call (3131 712-3192 or visit the Holiday SIBUNG CLASS person/per lecture at the door. To regis 7:30 p.m. Call 800-598-7834 to register. and parents are invited to attend and Ball Web site at http:\ \ intergalactic. A special night devoted to siblings ter or for more information, call the learn how much fun it can be to be a big com\sjball.htm BLOOD PRESSURE CLASS which will help prepare them for the Oakwood Health Line at 800-543- sister/brother or to see what you new St. Mary Hospital in Livonia will pre arrival of the family's new baby. Class WKLL. sibling will look like. Cost of the class sent a two-part class on "The Ups and time is two hours and is recommended BASIC LIFE SUPPORT per familv is $10, registration is Downs of Blood Pressure." beginning for children three to eight years of age. Instruction in adult, child and infant required by calling <313) 655-1100. today from 7-9 p.m. in Pavilion Confer Call 458-3330 for class dates and regis CPR. Certificates given upon comple ence Room A, near the Levan Road tration. tion of the course. Cost is $25 ($18.75 entrance. Learn about this silent killer - lor Oakwood Health Advantage mem- what it is, how it is checked, and how it CHILD & INFANT CPR FRI, DEC. 5 hers> at Oakwood Hospital Annapolis is controlled. This class will provide Offered monthly at 7 p.m. Infant/child Center - Wayne from 6-10 p.m. Contact: information about methods to promote a resuscitation and obstructed airway DIABETES SUPPORT 800-543-WELL. techniques are taught in the three hour Meets the first Wednesday of each ./ :M ti « (Sneak Peek!) \ ' * V » The New Saint Joseph Mercy Canton Health Building Family Doctors and Specialists — Right inYour Neighborhood. 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November 30. 1997 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS Egyptomanla Vol unteers Ethereal har What: Volunteers needed to serve asrhosts and mony: The hostesses In the galleries of the 'Splendors of Detroit Ora Ancient Egypt* exhibition. Morning and afternoons . available. Shifts tm 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and . torio Society 12:30 p.m. to 4 pm, Wednesday-Friday: and 10 created post a.m. to 2 p.m. end 1-5 p.m..Saturday and Sunday. Shifts for the final week of the exhibition are 10 cards with a.m, to 2:30 p.m. and 1:306 p.m. this painting When; Through Sufyday, Jan. 4. Where: Detroit institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward by Italian Avenue. artist Fra Contact: Volunteer Services, (313) 833-0247. LINDA ANN CHOIYIIN Angelico to announce their "Messi- Concerts ah"perfor- mance. 'Mummy* conjure up Many local choirs have needs help holiday spirit made Han del's "Messi f Thanksgiving left you feeling full ah" an of everything but the holiday spirit, annual com at the DIA I "Come All Ye, Faithful," "Rudolph munity tra the Red Nose Reindeer" and Frosty BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN the Snowman" are alive and well, and dition. STAFF WRITER in concert. "Have a Merry Little Photo credit While most people are looking for Christmas" by joining the fun as local by Detroit ward to the holidays, the Detroit Insti choirs and performing artists sing Institute of tute of Arts Volunteer Services is hop and dance their way to the holidays. Arts. ing to keep its galleries open by asking Before long, you'll be humming "Jin people to give a few hours of their time., gle Bells." The mummies, in particular, would Here's where sleigh bells will be appreciate it since they are the stars of ringing, and people singing: the "Splendors of Ancient Egypt" exhib it, which is drawing record crowds. Plymouth Community Chorus This exhibit features more than 200, The 120-voice chorus, under the masterpieces from the Roemer- direction of Michael Gross, perform Pelizaeus Museum in Hildesheim, Ger ChriBtmas favorites and inspirational many. Mummy cases, jewelry, statues, carols 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5-Saturday, wall relief and ceramics, from the pre-? Dec. 6, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at dynastic period to seventh century Plymouth-Salem High School, 46181 A.D., create a panoramic view of the Joy Road, Canton. Tickets are $8 and What Is an pharaohs, technical achievements, available by calling (313) 455-4080. oratorio? political unrest, and fascination with Rehearsals for the 25th Christmas afterlife. *A musical setting concert began the week after Labor for solo voices, "We are desperate for volunteers on Day. Members range in age from 21 to chorus and orches Dec. 24, 27 and 29, 30 and 31, and Jan. 70 and live in tra of an extended 2 and 4," said Eileen Kozloff of Farm 26 metro story of a religious or contemplative ington Hills. Detroit commu nature, performed Since the July 16 opening, Kozloff nities. In a concert hail or has scheduled 2,200 volunteers who "It's a fantas a church without greet visitors. Some volunteers have tic chorus," said scenery, costumes or physical come back as many as five times so Steve Kovach- action/ that others may enjoy the "Splendors of efif, who joined Source The Harvard Ancient Egypt." the chorus six BritfDiciidrtaryor Volunteering for years ago. "It's MwJc , the exhibition really an eclec Other famou* promises to be tic mix, a lot of oratorios: 9 • Cavallerl's'Rath enriching in more March of toys: professional ways than one. people - doc presentaione di HandeVs 'Messiah Carl (left) and . . anJmaedi . Where else could Julianne tors, lawyers, corpo* (circa you experience up engineers. The" ' 16£0), the earn close the largest Schultz play est oratorio director goes collection of the roles of tin out of his way to • Haydn's "The a triumph of the soul Creation* ancient Egyptian soldiers in the get fresh (1797), 'The treasures to visit Plymouth arrangements, Seasons* ' BY FRANK PROVENZANO that most people know quite well," he said. the United States and singers <1801) STAFF WRITER "There are few more powerful texts than the Community • Beethoven's in decades? have to audition •Mount of Even with the spreading superstitions about Bible, and there's few other as inspiring works "It's a wonder Arts Council's so we have production of Olives" (1800) imminent Armageddon, and what lies beyond as Handel's." ' "' ful, rewarding excellent voic- • Mendelssohn's the edge of the millennium, it's not an easy task Unfortunately, the sudden format change at experience "Babes in Toy- 'St. Paul* es. to persuade audiences to come see the messiah. WQRS has left many choirs without an effective because of the The chorus (1836). 'Elijah* land." (1846) In a busy shopping season, time and place are means to advertise their holiday concerts. education they has appeared • Berlioz's "Christ paramount concerns. The Detroit Concert Choir with 110 members receive," said with the Plymouth Symphony Orches Childhood* So naturally, in the age of instant replay and from southeastern Michigan, for instance, esti Kozloff, a volun tra, at the National Cathedral in (1854) mates that more than one-third of its audience • Uart's 'The Leg digital recordings, there'll be more than one teer since 1950 for Washington, D.C., and at Tiger Stadi end of St. Eliza playing of the Second Coming from now until could be tracked to promotional spots that aired organizations um singing the National Anthem. beth* (1862) the end of the year. on the station. such as the • FranekVLes In a diverse range of performances and Meanwhile, the Detroit Oratorio Society of Alzheimer's Asso Whistle Stop Players Beatitudes* Rochester Hills has been forced to re-evaluate ciation and the (1879) venues, several local choirs will conduct George "Babes in Toyland," the Victor Her Friedrich Handel's "Messiah," considered by how in stays in touch with prospective ticket Detroit Oper bert Musical, comes to the Plymouth • Etgafs'The Solid Gold: Dream of Gerorv many as much of an annual rite of the holiday buyers. House. "I cannot This sar Community Arts Council 7 p.m. Fri tlus* (1900) season as a Christmas tree, crowded malls and "We're heart-broken about WQRS," said express enough day, Dec. 5-Saturday, Dec. 6, and 2 • Walton's "Bels- mistletoe. Jeanne Bourget of Bloomfield Hills, & DOS the pleasure of cophagus p.m{ Saturday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 7, hazzar's Feast* board member. "A crucial part of sustaining our working in this (332 B.C.- at the Joanne Winkleman Hulce Cen (1931) Unlike many operas or other oratorios sung in • Honegger'a a foreign language, and dealing with obscure selves was based onfinding patrons through the beauty from thou A.D. 330), ter for the Arts, 774 North Sheldon at 'Kir* David' station's listeners." sands of years ago Junction, Plymouth. $5. (313) 416- mythic tales, the power of the "Messiah" comes from the (1923) from being immediately accessible, said Dave Ironically, DOS has lost its main advertising and knowing that 4278. • Stravinsky's Roemer- Wagner, program director at WQRS-FM, prior to medium at a time when audiences for its rendi future generations Cynthia Zeitz directs two casts of •Oedipus Rex* tion of the "Messiah" have been growing, said will be able to Pelizaeus (1927) the station's recent format change from classical 35 kids each, ranging in age from 5 to to hard rock. appreciate this, Museum in 15. Jennifer Tobin, former director "It's sung in English, and it's based on a story Please see MESSIAH, D2 and that's the Hildesheim, and now the new arts council execu point of my help Germany, is tive director, wears a different hat ing. . I'm giving choreographing and coordinating the PERFORMANCES OF HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" back. I feel Go! one of 200 production. sends us angels to artifacts on "It's singing, dancing, acting, the • OitrvH Oratorio $oohty - 8 p.m. Saturday, Pec. 6, St. Hugo of .the Hills NOTE: The choir will perform parts of the Messiah' along with classical help us through display in march of toys," said Tobin. "They'll Catholic Church, 2215 Opdyke Road. Blobrhfield Hills; 4 pjn. Sunday,Dec. Christmas music. hard times, and I .7, St. Mary Catholic Church, downtownRoyal 04k. Tickets: $15425. "Splendors also see Santa who saves the day. It's .(248)650-2655. Iffacfcnwn Symphony Choir* 8 p.m. Saturday Dec. 13; 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. want to be an of Ancient very Mother Goose with Little Bo 14, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, East Jefferson (at St. Antolne), angel for others." Peep and her Sheep. She's.a modern • (JMSChonlUnha-B p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7. Hitl Detroit. Tickets: $12*15, (313) 341-3466. Egypt." Bo Peep with 14 kids and a single Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. Tickets: *10$18, (313) 764- Kozloff tells ,'2538. :• ;. • I Orchard Uko Mutk Sort** - 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 end 4 p.m. Sunday, prospective volunteers they should mom." Dec. 7, Orchard Lake Community Presbyterian Church, 5l7l Commerce m OttreK Concert Ctoott- 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Gross* Polnte Woods Pres Road. Orchard lake. Tickets: $10. (248) 363-7222. wear sensible shoes because shifts Janice Derian accompanies the pro byterian Church, 19950 Mack Avenue, Grosse Polnte Woods; 8 p.m. Satur range from 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours. All duction on piano. A community and day, Dec. 13* St. Hugo of the Hills Church, 2215 Opdyke Ryad, Bloomfield I DeWavwi Choral- 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, St. James Church, Woodward at Hills; 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 14. Sweetest Heart of M ary Church, 4440 Rus Pearson, Ferndale. Tickets: $10 ($8 In advance): $2 students, (248) 542- shifts include a 30 minute orientation family effort, mom Kathy Zaumseil and training session. In return for their coordinated other moms to costume sell at Canftetd, Detroit. Tickets: $12. (313) 882-0118. ! 8835. > help, volunteers will receive a two for all of the performers. "There is all kinds of wonderful Please see DiA, D3 color and sparkle," said Tobin. "It's just stunning when all of the toys in the shop come to life - the tin sol DANCE diers, dogs and cats." Livonia Civic Chorus Dancing doll: Hilari Smith Plan on "Making Spirits Bright!" 3 Tchaikovsky's horns announce holiday season p.m. Sunday, Dee. 21, at Clarenceville plays the role High School auditorium in Livonia. of Clara in BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN "Pm excited about having my granddaughter and And for an added treat, admission is "The Nut STAFF WRITER daughter in the lead roles," said Greene. "Hilari's been free. cracker" pre Sugar plums dance in artistic director Dawn Greene's working up to do this for so long. She danced her first Quest artists are the Tinderbox sented by the eyes as she talks about the Plymouth Canton Ballet Nutcracker as a mouse at age three." Show Choir, a chorus of children from Plymouth Company's production of the "Nutcracker." It's turned Last September, 100 dancers auditioned for 50 parts. the Livonia and Redford area directed Canton Ballet into a real family affair. The company held n separate audition for the 12 mice by Ray Schmidt. Christine Qach Company and Greene's 12-year-old granddaughter Hilari Smith of roles for which three times as many dancers turned out. accompanies the singers. Plymouth Canton performs Clara in three performances with the "It was so hard to tell them they couldn't be mice." said June Smith. "It's standard holiday fare - Christ Sympho?iy Plymouth Symphony Orchestra. Daughter June Smith serves as ballet mistress, rehearsing tho troupe. Added Greene, "some of them were too small to fit mas, Hanukkah and seasonal songs," Orchestra said chorus director Jim Whitten of Greene's younger daughter Dawnell Dryja, a member of into tho costume." Dec. 12-14. Farmington Hills. "Wo like to have a the Cincinnati Ballet plays the Sugar Plum Fairy. For a seventh year the Plymouth Symphony Orchcs- Dryja's husband Mark Nash, also a member of the """ Please see IXPRf iSK>NI, D2 Cincinnati Ballet, dances the role of Cavalier. "" Please see NUTCRACKER, D2 D2< The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 19&7 Nutcracker from page Dl tra, under the direction of Rus Livonia, presents "The Nutcrack later in the production as a Conductor Volodymyr Sche- the $15,000 it will take to pro Bracht is excited about taking sell Reed, and the Plymouth er Ballet" 7:30 p.m. Saturday, mouse. siuk will perform the work utiliz duce this year's Nutcracker." the stage as one of the acrobats Canton Ballet Company come Dec. 13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. "It's very exciting for her to be ing the full orchestra of 65 mem in the Detroit Symphony Orches together to tell Peter Illyich 14, at Clarenceville High School a part of the Nutcracker," said bers and the Dearborn Ballet Detroit Symphony Orches tra's "Nutcracker." A student at Tchaikovsky's classic story of auditorium, 20155 Middlebelt Jill Rees. "What's nice is the kids Theatre, under the direction of tra Bird Elementary in Plymouth, "The Nutcracker" 8 p.m. Friday Road, Livonia. start out in smaller parts then Loni Lane, for the first time in With principal dancers Evelyn Bracht stands on her hands for and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, and 3 Tickets are $12 adults, $9 grow into roles like Clara." two years. Guest artists from the Cisneros and Anthony Randazzo 16 seconds during each of. 10 per p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Ply seniors/students, $6 children Newell founded the company National Ballet of Canada are from the San Francisco Ballet, formances. In addition to com mouth Salem High School Audi ages 5-9, $6 each for groups of 12 more than 30 years ago to pro Rebecca Rimsay as the Sugar and Kimberly Glasco and t\\eY\ peting as a level five gymnast, torium, 46181 Joy Road at Can persons or more. (313) 427- vide performing opportunities for Plum Fairy and Johann Perrson sandar Antonijevic from the Bracht studies ballet at Canton ton Center Road in Canton. 9103/(248)477-0520. dancers like Amanda Rees. as the Cavalier. Don Mazzola National Ballet of Canada, and Dance and Performing Arts. Tickets are $15 adults and "We're excited because we "We want to give the young and Stephen Hadala of Dance members of Iacob Lascu's Dance "It was kind of scary last year senior, citizens, $8 for children K- received a $500 grant from the people the chance to perform, to Detroit will play the parts' of Detroit perform "The Nutcrack because I was only 7 years old 12, and available by calling the Livonia Arts Commission bought rehearse and rehearse and find Herr Drosselmeyer and the er" ballet, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and was the first one out on the symphony office at (313) 451- new props and a few new cos out what it's like to be a profes Snow King. Elizabeth. Riga of the 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Satur stage," said Bracht, a student at 2112. tumes for this year's production," sional dancer," said Newell. University of Michigan performs day, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. All Star Gymnastics in A Sugar Plum Fairy Tea, said Jean Newell. Livonia Civic Livonia Symphony Orches as the Snow Queen. The Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. and 8 Northville. where children will have a tea Ballet artistic director. "We have tra Churchill Highj School Choir pro p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1 p.m., 4 This is the second'year, Laura party with the Sugar Plum a new Mother Ginger dress This year's holiday concert vides the background sure to p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Hamilton, a level five gymnast, Fairy, the King and other per that's worn by the father of one marks the return of the make this traditional holiday 20, and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sun will do cartwheels and flips formers, will be held after the of the dancers. He's on stilts and Nutcracker Ballet 7 p.m. Satur ballet a truly- enchanting pro day, Dec. 21, at the Detroit alongside Bracht. The 10-year- Saturday, Dec. .1.3, and Sunday, the children dance out from day, Dec. 6, at Churchill High gram. } • Opera House, 1526 Broadway, old is a student at Farrand Ele Dec. 14, concerts.. Tickets are $5 underneath the skirt." School Auditorium, 8900 New- Detroit. Tickets are $14-$53 mentary in Plymouth Township. in advance, $6 at the door. Jill Roes' daughter Amanda burgh north of Joy, Livonia. All "We're really excited about the adults, $10-$24 children and "I'm very excited," said Hamil Livonia Civic Ballet Com dances with the company for the tickets are $12.50 and available performance,'' said Robert Ben seniors, and available by calling ton. "Usually on opening night pany first time. The 7-year-bld is in by calling (313) 421-1111/(248) nett, board president. "Target (313)833-3700. I'm a little nervous but after that The official ballet of the citv of the first scene as a child and 645-6666. Stores donated $6,000 towards For a second year, Hillary I'm OK." * Irish Christmas]- Messiah from page Dl Bazaar Saturday. December (•>, 1997 Bourget. of singers - have performed the 175-member choir. And based on written in a baroque pitch, a rience," said Christine Bonner, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Apparently, providing musical "Messiah" in cathedrals, church recent ticket sales, audiences, half-step down from modern per DOS executive director and co- Sunday. December 7, 1997 salvation didn't translate into es and auditoriums. aren't tiring of the annual con formances. founder. 12 noono p.m. t. \y higher ratings. But few other choirs have per cert. [ To capture the original sound, at the AOH Hall j,.^. 24242 Sunday OVER 150 PINBALLS! DECEMBER 7th Plus... 12-5 ELMO Different Crafters Foosbalis 'Pool Tables from previous week Live! Jukeboxes • Videos FREE ADMISSION! Starting At $299 Credit Cards Accepted FREE PARKING! 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WKDNKSDAY, IS KIDS NUK III.OOI'KK THKCI.OuN • THE ROCKETTEs.- KIDS MIM * n-K I'M oo TlM'KSDAY, GOI'I'I.KS INlTK Ol T NOV. 28 - DEC. 27 I'imii urn DIN\I:U KOII TWO... -21'" Itrsl srals (Hi sale now! cany out available Tiill: (218) 433-1515 (313)207-7427 *»(iinr rrxIrii'tiiiiiH mn\ up|>l\ 43750 Ford Road IX IKOlt (between Sheldon & tilley) mk < Aim i A< Canton m? .1 i i'KIV KIM. PH"|rl' IH.'.N «•:•• $: -3' JPfr- • fc- t Itftt^M The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1997 (OF*) D3 HsL t-.z. l&l* J>J" \ Gallery exhibits, art shows, classical concerts MAKING CONTACT: Please submit items for publication to Frank Provenzano, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml or fax (248) 644-1314. A U T> I T I ONS/ 9192. CREATIVE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY G A L L E O R CLIQUE GALLERY MARKETPLACE E 1ST T R I E'S Through Jan. 3-7 p.m., "8 Years, 3 Through Dec. 31 - Annual gift shop includes alt media. Proceeds benefit the VERY SPECIAL ARTS MICHIGAN Floors.' Elaine Redmond's mannequin arts center. 47 Williams Street. "series. 200 W. Fifth Avenue, Royal Oak; Call for Art by people vvith disabilities Pontiac; (248) 333-7849. (248) 545-2200, for a juried exhibition. Deadline: Jan. MILLERS ARTISTS SUPPLIES CREATIVE RESOURCE . 15. Contact VSAMI office, 21700 Through Dec. 31 - "Holiday Gift Through Jan. 5 - "Richard Jerzy: New Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, Ml Bazaar," featuring works by local Paintings." 162 N. Woodward Avenue. 48075:(248)423-1080. artists. 279 W. Nine Mile Road, Birmingham. FARMINGTON FESTIVAL OF DANCE Ferndale; (248) 414-7070. Auditions are open for trie first annual SUSANNE HILBERRY GALLERY Farmington Festival of Dance. All styles Through Jan. 10 - "Rackstraw of dances are invited. You must be Downes, Elien Phelan. Malcolm Morley: MOORE'S GALLERY Through Dec. 31 - 'African Gift Items," associated with Farmington or Recent Paintings and Works on including baskets, batiks, dolls, masks Farmington Hills by being a dance stu Paper.", 555 S. Woodward, dio student, resident or attending Birmingham; (248) 642-8250. and jewelry. 304 Hamilton Row, school in the area. The concert will be HABATAT GALLERIES Birmingham; (248) 64-SHONA. at Farmington High School on Dec. 12. Through Jan. 15 - New glass work by PARK WEST For more information, call Eric Johnston Pavel Hlava. 7 N. Saginaw Street, Through Dec. 31 - "Annual Holiday (248) 474-3174. Pontiac; (810) 333-2060. Show," featuring Linda Le Knief. 29469 MUSIC COMPETITION SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES Northwestern Hwy.. Southfield; (248) The Bohemians Club, a.k.a. The Through Jan. 17 - "Transforming 354-2343. Musicians Club of Greater Detroit, will Visions." an international exhibit based PEWABIC POTTERY hold its first annual Solo Concerto on the theme of the "need for peace." Through Dec. 31 - Annual holiday show, Competition for orchestral instruments. 33 E. Adams Avenue. Detroit; (313) •Earthly Treasures." 10125 E. Prize money will be awarded. 963-7575. Jefferson, Detroit; (313J 822-0954. Contestants, between ages of 16-22, ROBERT KIDD GALLERY VILLAGE POTTERS GUILD must submit performance tape by Through Jan. 31 - "National Horse Annual holiday sale, Dec. 4-6, featuring March 1, 1998. Send to: Herbert Couf, Show." an invitational featuring 45 25 ceramic artists. 340 N. Main, G-4. c/o The Bohemians, .37685 Russett artists. Thru Jan. 31. 107 Townsend Plymouth; (313) 207-8807. Drive, Farmington Hills. Ml 48331. Street. Birmingham: (248) 642-3909. PLYMOUTH-CANTON BALLET CO. JAZZ Open auditions for dancers. Fee: $5. Company will perform "The Nutcracker" SOLOS AND DUOS EXHIBIT 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Jazz piano mas in mid December. 41333 Southwind, OPENINGS Canton/(313) 397-8828. ters Burton Greene and Fred Van Hove. MISS MICH/MISS MICH TEEN LAWRENCE STREET GALLERY Henry Ford Community College. Now accepting applications to state Dec. 3 - "From Nature's Mould,' fea MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, Room F- preliminaries of "Miss USA & Miss Teen turing eight artists from Michigan's 113. 5101 Eve/green Road, Dearborn; USA." Miss Michigan requirements: sin Thumb area, thru Dec. 20. 6 N. (313) 845-9676. gle, state resident between ages of 18- Exhibit' Richard Jerzy's New Paintings are on display through Jan. Saginaw, Pontiac; (248) 334-6716. 26; Miss Michigan Teen requirements: 5 at Creative Resource, 162 N. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, NETWORK GALLERY LECTURES single, state resident between ages of 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, "New Work" by (248)647-3688. BALDWIN LIBRARY 14-18. Competition categories: swim Susan Goethe) CaTnpbell, and "7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, "Internet work wear, evening wear, interview. (248) "Enclosures." an exhibit of picture shops." 300 W. Merrill, Birmingham; 334-7700. frames, thru Jan, 10. 7 N. Saginaw (248) 647-1700, ext. 2. DOCUMENTA USA Sponsored by the Fair Lane Music ing works by Handel, Manctni, Bizet and Street. Pontiac; (248) 334-3911. COMMUNITY ARTS GALLERY ARCHILECTURE Guild, Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane, U Gershwin. Tickets: $20 general. $16 ELIZABETH STONE GALLERY Slides, videotape (no longer than 15 Through Dec. 12-7 p.m.. "Graduate 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. "Recent of M Dearborn, Dearborn, 4901 students/seniors, $10 children under Dec. 5 - 6 p.m., "Feliz Navidad, minutes) for a three-month spring 1988 Works in Progress." Wayne State Projects for the 21st Centufy,* a dis Evergreen Road; (313) 593-5330. 12. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Grosse Celebrate the Holidays," children's exhibit. Every submission will be pre University campus, 150 Art Building, cussion by noted architect John TUESDAY MUSICALE OF PONTIAC book illustrations by Elisa Kleven. 8ook sented. Artists of any medium, age free Pointe Memorial Church; 7:30 p.m. Detroit: (313) 577-2203. Johansen of the energy and daring of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 9, "Annual signing 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Thru to participate. The Museum of Sunday, Dec. 14, Christ Church HILL GALLERY architecture. Lawrence Tech University, Christmas Concert," Central United Jan. 3. 536 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Contemporary Art. 23 W. Lawrence St., C ran brook. Through Dec. 15 - 6:30-8 p.m.. "Carl 21000 W. Ten Mile Road. Southfield: Methodist Church, Waterford; (248) Birmingham; (248) 647-7040. Ste. 101, Pontiac. Ml 48342. DETROIT BRASS SOCIETY Toth: Recent Works." 407 W. Brown (248) 204-4000. 6736568. HABATAT GALLERIES HARBOR BELLS 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, First United Street. Birmingham; (248) 540-9288. RECENT DISCOVERIES CANTATA ACADEMY Dec. 5 - 7:30 p.m., "Annual Holiday English secular hand bell choir has Methodist Church, 22331 Woodward EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 8 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 4, "Recent "Holiday Favorites" - 4 p.m. Sunday, Party." featuring work by Date Chihuty. openings for ringers 18 years or older. Avenue, Ferndale; (248) 546-2503. Through Dec. 19 - "Fiber. Clay, Metal." Discoveries in the Valley of the Kings: Dec. 14, Grosse Pointe Memorial 7 N. Saginaw Street. Pontiac; (248) Must read music. Rehearsals once a alumni invitational exhibition. Ford The Theban Mapping Project and KV5," Church, 16 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse 333-2060. week, Sept.-June. (248) 681-6453. BIRMINGHAM MUSICALE Gallery Art Depl.. 114 Ford Hall, EMU. a lecture by Dr. Kent Weeks, professor Pointe Farms; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. REVOLUTION NATL JURIED EXHIBIT AT PCCA 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, "Holiday Ypsilanti; (313) 487-0465. of Egyptology, American University in 20, St. Hugo of the Hill, 22l5 0pdyke Oec. 6 - 5:30 o.m.. Sculpture by Paint Creek Center for the Arts seeks Celebration,' conducted by Judith Cairo. Tickets: $5 general; $3 DIA Road. Bloomfield Hills; (248) 546-0420. James Shrosbree, including wall mount entries for national juried all media Premin and accompanist Eleanor SWANN GALLERY members. Detroit institute of Arts, VANGUARD VOICES ed and free-standing sculpture: and "On exhibition. March 27 April 24. 1998. Whelan, including carols and seasonal Through Dec. 28-6 p.m.. "The Paper il." prints and drawings of Frank 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit; (313) Deadline for slide entries: Jan. 15, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 'Christmas songs featuring soprano Grace Ward, Christmas Show," featuring works by Auerbach, Dara Walker and Sue 833-7900. 1998. For prospectus send a SASE to Concert." featuring Respighi's Joan Chandler Bowes and John Mutler. Diana Gamerman, David Mandiberg. Williams. 23257 Woodward Avenue, PCCA/Exhibitions, 407 Pine Street. sequence of carols, "Laud to the Central Woodward Christian Church, Virinder Chaudhery. 1250 Library Ferndale; (248) 541-3444. MEETING Rochester, Ml 48307:.(248) 651- Nativity of the Lord." St. Clement 3955 W. Big Beaver at Adams Road, Street, Detroit; (313) 965-4826. SYBARIS GALLERY 4110. Roman Catholic Church, 5275 Troy. (248) 475-5978. C POP GALLERY Dec. 6 - "Sculpture" by Susan Martin, FARMINGTON ARTISTS CLUB 17TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN FINE ARTS Kenilworth, south of Ford Road. Through Dec. 30 - "Nocturnal Planet: thru Jan. 10, 202 E. Third Street. Royal 7 pjn. second Wednesday every month, COMPETITION Dearborn; (313) 317-6566. Paintings, Prints and Drawings by Glenn C O JNT C E R T Oak; (248) 544-3388. September-May. Lower level of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association Barr. 515 S. Lafayette. Ste. D, Royal BAND IMAN Farmington Hills Library. 32737 W. 12 seeks entries for its statewide all Oak; (24«) 398-9999. C L A S S Dec. 7 - 5:30 p.m., "Muslim Women Mile Road, between Farmington and media competition, March 6-27. For B'HAM CONCERT BAND Artists: An exhibit of contemporary and Orchard Lake Roads: (248) 646-3707. information and a prospectus, call PCCA WINTER CLASSES 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, 'Holiday traditional artwork." thru Dec. 21. 0ak (248)644-0866. Registration open for classes from 4 Concert," featuring seasonal favorites ; Park Public Library, 13600 Oak Park MUSEUMS years old and up. Classes run, Jan. 19- and inspirational music. Lutheran March 4. 407 Pine Street. Rochester. Blvd., Oak Park; (248) 377-2266. BENEFITS Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN To register, (248) 651-4110. Maple Road, Birmingham. HISTORY MS THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD FESTIVALS Through Dec. 28 - "Sacred Arts of A calendar of 12 images selected from CLASSICAL JP A JNT C E GUILD OF ARTISTS AND ARTISANS Haitian Vodou," more than 500 objects. the 87-piece international exhibit, and 315 East Warren at Brush, Detroit. KLEZMER-MANIA 10 a.m. -5 p.m Saturday, Dec. 6 & 11 holiday cards and note cards. EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE (313) 494-5800. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, The Klezmatics. a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6-7, "Holiday fe Write/contact the National Multiple 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4; 8,p.m. Friday CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM Brave Old World, The Klezmer Art Fair." presented by the Michigan Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue, & Saturday, Dec. 5-6; 2 p.m. & 7:30 Through Jan. 4 - "Photography and Conservatory Band and The Andy Guild of Artists and Artisans, who orga New York. NY, 10017; (800) FIGHT MS, p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, "Holiday,. Site." an exhibit of nine contemporary Statman Orchestra in a "Klezmer nize the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Spectacular." Tickets: $6-$10. Studio photographers; "Fragments Toward a Summit" based on Itzhak Perlman's Tickets: $4 adults; free for children Theatre, Varner Hall, Oakland City: Architecture and Photography." BLUES bestsedtng recording, "In the Fiddler's under 12. Oakland Community College. University, Rochester Hills; (248) 370- 1221 N. Woodward. Bloomfield Hills; House." Tickets: $20. Hill Auditorium, 8ldg. H. Orchard Lake Road at 1-696, BRIGHT NEWS 3013. (248) 645-3323. 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. (313) Farmington Hills. (313) 662- 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, "House of Blues FLAMENCO DIA'S "SPLENDORS OF ANCIENT 764-2538. 3382/(248) 5483779. Tour" brings four preeminent blues 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. il, "Flamenco EGYPT" DSO'S BAROQUE HOUDAY CONCERT musicians to Orchestra Hall: Dr. John without Limits," featuring Omayra Through Jan. 4 - Mummies, pyramids Featuring conductor/violinist Jaime GALLERY and his band. Charlie Musselwhite, Amaya and her dance company. Detroit and mysteries of Egypt. Detroit Laredo. 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4; 8:30 C R AW L Robert Jr. Lockwood and Alvin Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward, Youngbtood Hart. Tickets: S13-S60. p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 6-7. Avenue. Detroit; (313) 833-7899. PONTIAC ART DISTRICT Detroit, (313) 833-7900. 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit; (313) Tickets: $17-$60. Orchestra Hall, 3711 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. "Second Annual 962-3610. Woodward Avenue, Detroit; (313) 833- 3700. EXHIBITS Holiday Auction and Gallery Crawl." JM E W A G E Proceeds go to Lighthouse of Oakland MADRIGAL CHORALE (ON-GOING) V O GAL County (248) 334-5566/(248) 332- WINDHAM HILLS CONCERT "Annual Holiday Concert" - 8 p.m. CREATIVE ARTS CENTER 5257. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, "Winter MUSIC Friday, Dec. 5, Southfield Presbyterian Through Nov. 30 - "Memory and Solstice," starring Tuck & Patti, Li* Church. 21575 W. Ten Mile Road. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Transformation." a Latin heritage exhib Story. David Arkenstone and Lisa Southfield; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Old HOLID AY "A Baroque Holiday,' featuring conduc it, featuring 8ertha Cohen. 47 Williams Lynee. Detroit Opera House, Madison St. Mary's Church in Greektown (St. ART GIFTS tor Jaime Laredo, violinist Emmanuelle Street. Pontiac; (248) 333-7849. Avenue at Broadway, Detroit: (313) Antoine & Monroe), Detroit. Tickets: Boisvert. cellist Marcy Chanteaux. 8 DAVID KLEIN GALLERY HOUDAY SALES SHOW 953-3300. $10 general; $8 students/seniors. p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4; 8:30 p.m. Through Nov. 30 - Group exhibit of mod Through Dec, 13 - "Gifts of Art." featur (810) 445-6199. Saturday & Sunday] Dec. 6-7. Orchestra ern and contemporary masters. 163 ing ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, DETROIT ORATORIO SOCIETY At the galley: Tyrone READING Hall. 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit; Townsend. Birmingham; (248) 433 fibers, toys, wearables, ornaments. "Handel's "Messiah" - 8 p.m. Saturday. Mitchell's recent Works, (313) 962-3610. 3700. Preview party, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov READ WHILE MUNCHING Dec. 6, St. Hugo of the Hills Church, NOVI CHORALAIRES are at the G.R. N'Namdi 30. Birmingham Bloomfield Art Noon Wednesday, Dec. 3, "Books at 2215 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills; 4 MADONNA UNIVERSITY Novi's Community Chorus presents Association. 1516 S. Cranbrook Road. Lunch." a reading series during lunch p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, St. Mary Catholic Through Nov. 30 - "2 x 2,' the works Gallerv music for Christmas celebration - 7:30 Birmingham; (248) 644-0866. hour. Meets first Wednesday of the Church, 730 S. Lafayette. Royal Oak. of alumni Pamela Giurlanda of through Dec. 27, 161 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Farmington A.C..T. GALLERY month. 300 W. Merrill, Birmingham; Tickets: $25 preferred; $18 general; Farmington Hills and Anna Helkowsky Methodist Church, 33112 Grand River, Townsend, Birmingham, Through Dec. 20 - "RED." two and (248)647-1700, ext. 2. $10 students. (248) 65a2655. of West Bloomfield. 36600 Schoolcraft. Farmington: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. (248) 642-2700. three-dimensional work inspired by the OPEN MIC AT CARIBOU UMS CHORAL UNION Livonia; (313) 432-5737. 6. Faith Community Presbyterian color. The gallery is an artists' cooper Third Wednesday of each month. "Handel's Messiah" - 8 p.m. Saturday. ELIZABETH STONE GALLERY Church. 44400 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi; alive. 29 E. Grand River. Detroit; (313) Caribou Coffee. Walton & Livernois; Dec. 6 & 2 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7. Through Dec. 3 - "Magical World of 4 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, Church of the JANICE CHARACH EPSTEIN 831 2862. (248) 544^657. Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Featuring conductor Thomas Sheets, Children's 8ook Illustration," featuring MUSEUM/OALLERY PAINT CREEK ART CENTER AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS Road, Novi. Donation: $5, purchased at soprano Nicole Heaston, countertenor Dennis Nolan. Lauren Mills and Kathryn Through Dec. 31 - "Threads." an exhib Through Dec. 20-7 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 6, 'Story Novi Parks and Recreation office, or at David Daniels, tenor John Aler and bass 8rown. 536 N. Old Woodward. it and sale of quilts, fabric art. textiles Nov 22. "Holiday Gift Gallery Party." Science." for children ages 6^. Baldwin thedior. (248) 347-0400. Nathan Berg along with the Ann Arbor Birmingham; (248) 647-7040. and tapestries. Jewish Community Proceeds go to nonprofit art center. Library. 300 W. Merrill Street, down OAKLAND SINGERS - NOEL NIGHT Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $10-$18. MACOMB CENTER Center. 6600 W. Maple Road. West 407 Pme Street. Rochester: (248) 651- town Birmingham; (248) 647 1700. 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6, "25th annu Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Through Dec. 8 - "Macomb Arts Bloomfield; [248) 661-7641. 4110. ext. 3. al Noel Night,' featuring the 78-member Arbor. (313) 764-2538. Council Prestige Aft Show." 44575 KN0LLW0OD GALLERY ANN ARBOR ART CENTER group, exhibits, dance, carriage rides, LYRIC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Garneld Road, Clinton Twp. (810) 286 Through Dec. 31 - "Food Art of Oavtd Through Dec. 26 - Holiday Gifts show, food and children's activities In and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, "Song and 2141. VOLUNTISK:K.S McCall Johnston." 6447 Inkster Road featuring 28 artists. 117 W liberty. around Detroit's Cultural Center, Style." featuring the Living Christmas PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER at Maple. Bloomfield Hills. (248) 626 Ann Arbor; (313) 994-8004. BBAA HOUDAY SHOW between Ferry and Warren, Cass Card Vocal Quartet. Tickets: $30. At Through Dec. 8 - "Collective Visions." a 9844. SILK PHOTOORAPHY Bloomfield Birmingham Art Association Avenue and John R. (248) 651-5351. the home of Dr. William Kupski of group exhibit. 30055 Northwestern Through Dec. 28 - "Annual Holiday seeks volunteers to staff 1997 Holiday SCHOOLCRAFT CHOIR Grosse Pointe. For details, call (248) Hwy. at Inkster Road: (248) 865-4000. OAKLAND COUNTY GALLERIA Photo Sale " 14261 Nadme. Oak Park; Sales Show. Dec. 1-13. Volunteer jobs "Alleluia, Rejoicel' featuring Christmas 357-1111. BOOK BEAT Through Dec. 31 - "50th anniversary exhibit of the Michigan Weaver's (248) 544 1203. include host, greeter. sales consultant, Cantata by Daniel Pinkham. Dates: 4 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Through Oec. 10 - "Gods of the Spirit: Guild." 1200 N. Telegraph Road. OALLERY BIRMINGHAM merchandise restocker, sales coordina p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, First Presbyterian 2 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7, "Annual Haitian Vodou Flags and Objects." Second Floor. Executive Office Building. Through Dec. 29 - Holiday exhibit, fea tor, gift packer, computer sales opera Church of Plymouth, 701 W. Church Christmas Concert.' featuring Mercy 26010 Greenfield; (248) 9681190. Pontiac; (248) 858 0415. tunng Manel Anoro, John Asaro. Sohol tor. 1516 S. Cranbrook: (248) 644 Street, Plymouth; 8 p.m. Sunday. Dec. High School vocal ensembles, the ARTSPACE II ZEITGEIST GALLERY/PERFORMANCE Hohn and Rick Laney. 390 E. Maple. 0866. 13, St. Matthew s United Methodist Mercy Orchestra and the Mercyaires. Through Dec. 11 - "Gold: Sculpture and VENUE Birmingham; (248) 540-8505 CRANBROOK TOURS Church, 30900 Six Mile Road. Livonia; 29300 W. Eleven Mllo Road, Painting by Barbara Kovacs.* 303 E. Through Dec. 31 "The Hi 8. Goodbye CHRISTIES GALLERY Tour guides for public tour programs of (313) 462 4435. Farmington Hills; (248) 47&8020. Maple. Birmingham; (248) 258 1540 Show." paintings by Jacques Through Doc. 30 - "Art Wear A Gifts." Cranbrook campus. Individuals will be A CAPELLA ARIANA GALLERY Karamanoukian and sculptural wood featuring jewelry, handbags, ceramic trained to give extensive tours of entire Through Dec. 11 - "Platters That 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 8,' The DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS cuts and prints by Karl Sqhnddor. 2661 ornaments 34649 S. Woodward, National Historic Landmark campus. Grunyohs." perform extensive rcper "Holiday Brass." an annual seasonal Matter.' works by 30 artists. 119 S Michigan Avenue. Detroit (31.V 965 Birmingham including Saarinen House and Garden, toire including seasonal music celebration for targe brass choir, includ Mam. Royal Oak: (248) 54&8810 Cranbrook House. Call (248) 645 3314 (0F*)D4 -^. 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GOOD AND EVIL (R) 1:15,4:20,7:10,9.55 Tuesday. 3:15,6:30,9:45 tfHOtTAlKOiBATl QwVtft AXKMAT10N(K13) MORTALK0MBAT(rG13)NY BOOK HAPPENINGS •RIMER (PC) 2 SCREENS 1240,305,5:20,7:35,9:50 SUNDAY-THURSDAY Warrefl St Wayne R4 1030,11:10,1245,1:15,300,400, 2.15,3OX430&5:2C§JJ50) B£AN(PC13)NY BoxOfficeooersat400pm BORDERS (FARMINQTON HILLS) (248)348-1420. Saturday. Dec. 6; "Where's' 31W25-7700 5:20,6:45,730,9.00,1000 7.00,7:40,930,1000 suion/y. 9.4¾ morvthurs. 1255, Monday- Friday only. Waldo," 2 p.m. Saturday. 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LA71SWWS FRJOAY & SATURDAY Dr. Judy McKee gives workshop Day." by Gail Gibbons, 10 a.m. 11:20,2:15,5.00,7:45,830,1030, THEMANWHOKNEWTOO THRU THURSDAY Monday, Dec. 1, and 7 p.m. ELIZABETH STONE GALLERY STAJLSHfTKOfERS(I) LITTU(PC)NY ID. required for T rated shows on children's gifts. 7 p.m. 1250,300,505 Tuesday, Dec. 2; fiction group dis Elisa Kleven signs her book "Feliz Kwy Turin drama ALKNS4(I) 11.00,1:40,4:40,7:40,10.40 Thursday, Dec. 4; cartoonist STAR 5HP TROOPERS (R)NV cusses Joan Didion's "The Last Navidad. Celebrate the Holidays." Orchard Uke Xd 11:00,11:30,1:30,200,4.00,4:30, KAN(rG13) Mark Crilley gives workshop. 11 7:20,1010 6 p.m. open house Friday. Dec. 5; at Cass Lake M 7:15,7:45,9.45,10,15 1035,1:10,3:30,605,820,1045 a.m. Saturday. 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Birmingham C^E Of Tr« JUNGLE (PC) 7:30,100,9:40,1010, 1105,1:35,410,6:50,9:30 (NORTHVILLE) 6EAN(PCU) EVFSRAYW(I) Birmingham Theatre Eastern Michigan University and inspired to rid all of Broad seem natural whereas many of but one thing Frank Loesser was Theatre presents "Guys and way of its' devilish attitudes. the other characters have creat careful to do was to put the Classic: Dolls" 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 to They do not meet until a bet is ed a contradicting way of por show's best nurnbpr in the latter Michael Saturday. Dec. 6, Quirk Theatre, set by Nathan Detroit for Sky to traying themselves or are just portion of the second act. As in Jaworski as 103 Quirk, Ypsilanti. $5 bargain win over the heart of Miss too stiffen stage. most musicals that showstopper Nathan night Thursday; $10 general Sarah. Michael Jaworski, despite his comes either at the end of the Detroit and .admission Friday and Saturday; Mister Detroit has his own less than perfect singing, has first act or in the beginning of $7 and $5 for Mainstage mem problems though. Not only does incredible comedic timing as the second. Not true for "Guys Laura bers; $8 and $6 for EMU stu he need Sky to lose this bet so he Nathan Detroit. Erik Schark, and Dolls." The biggest crowd Dysarczyk as dents in advance. Add $2 for may conduct his crap game, but working through his feminine pleaser falls well into the two Miss Ade .tickets purchased at the door. hide these illegal activities from hand movements, makes for a and one-half hour mark and-is laide in the 1313) 487-1221 the law and his fiancee of 14 very realistic Sky and developed beautifully put together by direc BY TONY LA WRY EMU The SPECIAL WRITER years Miss Adelaide. the perfect characterization for tor Pirooz Aghssa and choreogra Adelaide and Detroit are^not this particular production. pher Kerry Graves. Just when atre produc With all of the new age the quite the star crossed lovers that Tricia Smith, as the pure and the theater patrons think the tion of "Guys atrical musicals such as "Rent," Sky and Sarah are but more in it naive Sarah Brown, was utterly show is coming to an end, and Dolls." ."The Life." and "Bring in da' for the longevity. Poor Adelaide wonderful in every way - a beau "Marry the Man Today" takes off Noise. Bring in da' Funk," clas suffers with her constantly tiful soothing voice matched with as the high point of the evening. sics, such as. '"West Side Story," breaking heart in such a way a beautiful and soothing face A duet by the two dolls Sarah --Hello, Dolly!" and "Guys and that she has become "sick" over and a character that seemed and Adelaide is no more than a • Dolls." still remain in the hearts it. part of herself. cute and fun song about the girls r of many longtime theatergoers. In many ways this production Careful not to totally steal the solving their romantic problems Eastern Michigan Theatre is of the musical theater phe show from her counterparts is in interesting ways. This is the presenting one of these classics - nomenon is different than any Laura Dysarczyk as Miss Ade one moment in the show where "Guys and Dolls." other. In a well directed way, it laide. She portrays Adelaide as a the audience's grin got perpetu " This musical fairy-tale deals is sexy and less cartoony. Sadly stronger character than most ally bigger and bigger as the . with the love acquired between though, it is also less funny. This productions let on but none the song went on. -•Sky Masterson and Sarah however, is not a reflection of the less she is what the audience is One other interesting concept j Brown. What is the problem you directing, but obviously a misin hoping to see following every is the more realistic costumes for [.ask? Well, Sky is the sinner of terpretation by the actors. blackout. A strong voice and the period. If any guys are look all sinners, a gambler. Sarah Not all is lost though. The four immense stage presence make ing for some dolls to brighten up however, is the Virgin Mary leads obviously are on a different this Adelaide one Nathan should their holidays, make a trip to reincarnate, a mission's sergeant professional level than the rest succumb to quickly. Quirk Theatre and let Sarah and of the company. They plainly The music of course is timeless Adelaide entertain you. ART BEAT Art Beat features various hap- carols, light the mill for the holi representative of Hibel's will pit-fired, raku, porcelain and Detroit Institute of Arts. 5200 Ashley-Chris Gallery in Grosse • 'penings in the suburban art days, and welcome Santa. The bring 2-300 stone lithographs to stoneware at its second annual Woodward Avenue. Pointe, juried the club members' world. Send news leads to Linda new naturalist for Wayne Coun the gallery. For information, call show Thursday to Saturday, Weeks, a professor of Egyptol all media show featuring paint Ann Chontin, Arts & Leisure ty Parks will be there as well. the gallery at (313) 254-9880. Dec. 4-6, at 340 North Main, ogy at the American University ing, photography, draw-ing and reporter. Observer Newspapers, Nankin Mills Christmas cards Born in Boston in 1917, Hibel Building G-4 in Plymouth. Call in Cairo, is director of the The sculpture. 3H25I Schoolcraft. Livonia, MI and note cards will be available has been painting for more than (313)207-8807. ban Mapping Project. Start your holiday shopping at 481 HO. or fax them to (313) ,59/- for a donation of $5 per package. 65 years. In 1939, she was Hours are 6-9 p.m. Thursday Tickets are S5 for Founders the club. The annual Holiday 7279. There is free parking behind awarded the Ruth B. Sturtevant Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, society members, $3 nonmem- Sales Show of art works selected FIRE UP YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT the mill. Take Hines Drive south Traveling Fellowship for study Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat bers. Call (313) 833-2323. and priced for gift giving contin The Friends of Nankin Mills from Ann Arbdfc- Trail. Those and painting in Mexico from the urday, Dec. 6. Harpist Diane JAZZ CONCERT ues through Jan. 4 as does the are inviting everyone to their attending will be permitted to Boston Museum School of Fine Kimball will perform noon to 2 European jazz piano masters Gold Medal show. Hours are r ninth annual Christmas Tree drive past the barricades as Arts. Afterwards, she returned p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. Burton Green and Fred Van noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Lighting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Hines Drive is closed to through to the Boston Museum School to Prices range from $4 for jew Hove perform 8 p.m. Friday, Sunday. Call «313» 831-1250 3. at the historic Nankin Mills, traffic due to the Festival of study the Renaissance masters. elry to $100 for a bird bath. Dec. 5. in Room F-113 of the CLARA MEETS HER PRINCE 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, east of Lights. Hibel has displayed work in EGYPTIAN TOMB LECTURE Mackenzie Fine Arts Center at "On Stage," a division of the Edward Hines Drive in West- SPECIAL SHOW exhibitions at major museums In 1995, Dr. Kent Weeks dis Henry Ford Community College. Plymouth Symphony Orchestra's land. The event is free. Call Rivers Edge Gallery owners and galleries in 20 countries on covered the largest tomb ever 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. education committee, presents Wavne County Parks Naturalist Jim and Patt Slack are hosting a four continents. Her awards found in Egypt, the burial place Tickets are $10 and available renowned storyteller Ruth Burr, Carol Clements (313> 261-1850 one-day portfolio showing of include a Medal of Honor and of many of the 50 sons of the by calling (313) 845-9676. telling Tchaikovsky's tale of the Citation from Pope John Paul II or Pat White at (313) 261-0874 Edna Hibel's work 5-7 p.m. pharaoh Ramesses II. Weeks OPENING RECEPTION "Nutcracker. "Clara Meets Her Cor more information. Thursday. Dec. 4, 44934 Ford and the Presidential Award from will discuss his recent work in Prince" 7 p.m. Friday. Dec. 12. in the John F. Kennedy Founda The public is invited to a The Friends will gather out Road, between Canton Center the tomb, designated KV5, and reception for the 84th Annual the Hard Rock Cafe at Plymouth side the mill to sing Christmas and Sheldon roads in Canton. A tion's Very Special Arts in Wash his other work at Thebes in Salem High School. ington, D.C. Gold Medal Exhibition 5-9 p.m. "Recent Discoveries in the Valley Dec. 6 (Noel Night) at the Scarab Tickets for the "On Stage" pre GIFT IDEAS of Kings: Theban Mapping Pro Club, 217 Farnsworth. behind sentation are $2. and available Clay art is one-of-a-kind gift ject and KV5" 8 p.m. Saturday. the Detroit Institute of Arts. bv calling the Plymouth Sym DIA from page Dl for that special someone. From Dec. 4 in the theater at the Norman Brow, owner of the phony nfWat <313> 451-2112. tiles to vases and ornaments, the y er plus we got to see the exhibit,' Village Potters Guild offers a one voucher to purchase timed- variety of ceramics which are ""tiikots to see the exhibition. said Carol Massey. "We'd like to have 10 volun teers each shift or a total of 20 a day." said auxiliary coordinator •. Karen Carey of Milford. "Week day afternoon volunteers are "desperately needed, but we're • ."facing a critical nFeed during .the holiday week from Dec. 26 to' •Ian. 4 including New Year's Eve *day. If they love to be around people we'd love to have them -volunteer. We call them our DIA ;•' ambassadors. They don't need to . know about art. They just need I"to he a smiling presence and EXPLORE ANCIENT " help in the galleries." " Kozloff suggests volunteering • as a couple as she and husband, EGYPTIAN TOMBS WITHOUT '"'Snl. did. They began volunteer- ';• - ing at the museum six years ago. "It's nice because we spend ALL THOSE t time together and we have some- . - thing we like to share," said ; ;;Kozloff. • z This was the first time Martin UNPLEASANT CURSES. '. T. and Ger.aldine Free volunteered ••'. «at the museum although they "/frequently donate their time at 'the Detroit Opera House and , Fox Theatre. • "Its an enjoyable experience," ^said Martin Free, a Wesfland ~ resident. "We usually volunteer I^M oll'iiii) >HIIF» tin iiunt-i) .*| ,!?•.!>. i,M'» *• have the opportunity at the 1. museum to be involved on a FiUliniiiliil f'vN .il'viil lUt .ii'.'v hi', i'/ .:i\ rirr "/deeper level." 1 / This was also Carol and Harve E.irl'i yivi i.v' 1 i\f'(H(iu< liiwiut'.l .;f il\ ;- Masscy's first time volunteering f nt the museum. A Plymouth res Detroit Splendors of Ancient ident. Carol Massey thought it Public Television *>'would be fun. Egypt t\ir'hii A- ii-i ( ), 7'. 1.-, In, :>:,• .:1 .•> is ..)•• ,,,,1,.. I l,'i,i- 7 "We got to spend the day If PBS Doesn't Do It, Who Will? And We Can't Do tt Without Your SupportI '* .together and have lunch togeth M,V'I AlJvivl 'id /i'j l/'i« Uji'^.l.n- l!-, >:,,!<'• I .J.;y. • i ,(1,1 |,i . /.«,; 1 1-1 v 1-1 v k fc Mv.">I»v«-I • ••> "-I- "•!•» *I.-«-lv*Iv*Iv^It »-li W-- !* ''••> ^ »* - "•'•> l- lv tv<- jjBSBmsasBSBsm (Ollu liov fl>i ) Jiin'il MiMv.f- '' in I,' • .'' 4 -ft, «. A * * V » > aft i:' f^^^^^^^^.^lfc^i^^^i'^J^s^L ~> ^ * jaari ?&.£•; 'Mm^^M^^^km^Mk y^d^^^^Mk^^ m&tkm&am ^.J'jGranT d Rapids museums celebrate history, art BY HUGH GALLAGHER ing). STAFF WRITER A room devoted to diplomacy Grand Rapids has a real huey helicopter and a ' Museums The streets of downtown room size, interactive film pre What: Gerald R. Ford Museum Grand Rapids were being exca sentation that lets visitors join Where: 303 Pearl St., Grand vated and traffic patterns we're.a Ford and Henry Kissinger on Hapfds bit turned around in Michigan's their shuttle diplomacy. A holo Hour*: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Except second city. But the city, and gram presentation of the White New year's OayJhanKsgivIng, especially Pearl Street, AKA House lets visitors take their Christmas Museum Row, have been cele own personal tours, right up the , AdmlMton: $$. adults (16 and brating a yearlong Grand President's bedroom. Another older), $2 for seniors (60 and over) Renaissance. presentation takes visitors right and free for children under 16. The emphasis on renewal and into the Republican convention things Italian has been in antici where Ford faced a challenge Whet: Van Andel Museum Center pation of the Grand Rapids Art from Ronald Reagan. Where; 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Museum's exhibition of works by Presidential artifacts, thought Rapids Italian Renaissance painter ful Considerations of controver Hour*: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Perugino, which opened Nov. 16 sies in Ford's administration including holidays. > ! and runs through Feb. 1. (the pardon and his WIN eco AdmiMion: is adults, $4 seniors, Perugino was a colleague of nomic policies) and a respectful $2 children, 3-17; Children under 3 Michelangelo, Leonardo and Bot exhibit on First Lady Betty Ford admitted free. . ; ticelli and the teacher of and her work before and after -N ••••.••";-:".:::-.,-;. '*<•' .-. .Raphael. This is the first exhibit leaving the White House are all What; Grand Rapids Art Museum of his work internationally in 50 nicely presented. Where: 155 Division.at-Pearl, years. To commemorate the occa Across the street at the Van Grand Rapids sion, Grand Rapids' other muse Andel Museum Center, Grand Hour*: ii a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, ums and art organizations are Rapids history is celebrated. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and providing support. The Gerald R. Here is an excellent recreation of Sunday and. ii a.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs Ford Presidential Museum will a Grand Rapids street of the day during Perugino exhibit. exhibit a collection of Italian 1890s, a planetarium honoring gifts presented to America's AdmlMlom $3 adults, $1.50 President's museum: The Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids is at the center local astronaut Roger B. Chaffee seniors and children 5 and older, presidents; the Kendall College of a city wide renaissance. with changing programs, a pre free for children under 5. of Art and Design is holding con sentation on the native Anishin- ferences on Italian art; and the abek tribes of western Michigan, Grand Rapids Community Col hearings and television film rose to become a highly respect a classic carousel and, the center lege is holding a Renaissance other points of view. That essen piece, a multi-media presenta Musical Feaste Dec. 11 and 12. tial fairness makes the museum bring it all back. ed minority leader who under Perugino (real name Pietro Then we step back into time. stood the fine art of compromise. tion on "Furniture City," Grand Vannucci) was an important Other events have been held worthwhile even for those who Rapids' once and future claim to throughout the past year. don't share President Ford's Paint barrels and rough granite It was these qualities and the master painter, highly regarded walls lead us into the life story of near universal personal admira fame. The Furniture City exhibit in his early career, but he began But Grand Rapids was already moderate conservative views. has presentations on how furni a city with interesting museums The museum begins with a Gerald Ford. Ford's stepfather, tion of others that led the trou to lose favor in his own life time whose name he took, owned a bled Richard Nixon to appoint ture was and is made, shows and has never been as well celebrating its own history and flashback to the '70s, a decade outstanding examples of the its place in the history of the that almost screamed bad taste. Grand Rapids paint and varnish Ford' vice president in the wake known as other Renaissance company. The exhibit presents of Spiro Agnew's personal scan work, traces the history of the painters. This exhibit and the .country. This opening, also, shows the industry and its marketing and This past spring, the Ford carry over from the turbulent, Ford as something of a Midwest dal. accompanying lecture presenta ideal - blond.'handsome, a foot This "wonderful life" walk shows the movement toward tions put Perugino'8 work into Museum introduced a new inter historically decisive '60s, to being an office furniture center. active presentation that gives which the '70s was a reaction. ball hero in high school and All through is never sappy and often perspective and allow visitors a The museum then moves in to Big-Ten at the University of quite informative. The Grand Rapids Art Muse chance to explore the impact of viewers a richer understanding um Perugino exhibit features of the presidency in general and the heart of the matter with a Michigan-Lawyer, naval officer The new museum presentation Italian art in general. -multi-media exhibit on the during World War II and con uses state-of-the-art exhibiting nine works loaned from the Gal- The exhibit has already had an Gerald Ford's career in particu leria Nazionale dell' Umbria in lar. Watergate scandal that, ulti gressman^ to give a detailed look at being impact on Grand Rapids, leading mately, brought-Gerald Ford to It was in Congress that Ford president. The oval office is Perugia, Italy, which have never a New York Times writer to pro The Ford Museum is an infor been seen outside of Italy. It also mative walk through history. Of power. The burglar tools used to made his mark. He was conser recreated just as it was in Ford's claim in typically haughty style, break into the Democratic Party vative on fiscal matters but an time and an eerie, sound-only includes Perugino works from "...it may be true that never has course, the museum offers a pos the Metropolitan Museum of Art, itive view of Michigan's presi headquarters are displayed internationalist in foreign affairs presentation takes us through a a more important show been under pictures of burglars Liddy and a moderate on social issues. day with the president (using the National Gallery of Art, the held in a less important place." dent, but not without some his Art Institute of Chicago and the torical perspective and a nod to and Hunt. The sounds of the He challenged the isolationist actors' voices, of course, since This should be the ideal time unfolding investigations and the leadership of his own party and Ford learned the hazards of tap Detroit Institute of Arts. to check out the No. 2 city. Guide spotlights skiing Great Escapes features various and a 10 percent discount at the 6023) and Saugatuck Select Inns departures to Ft. Myers and PRNewswire - With many gan Department of Natural travel news items. Send news Whitney Museum shop. The will sponsor a Holiday Magic Orland, Florida, from Detroit Michigan ski areas scheduled to Resources, also available by call leads to Hugh Gallagher, assis hotel has been restored to it Weekend Package (call 1-800- City Airport. Saturday flights open for the Thanksgiving hohV ing toll-free 888-78-GREAT. tant managing editor, Observer 1920s elegance. For information, 986-1999). On Dec. 14 and 14 begin Dec. 27 via Pro Air on new day, skiers will want to get the Michigan's 5,700-mile groomed & Eccentric Newspapers Inc., call (888)TEDDY-NY, (212)661- and 19 and 21, the First Congre B737-400 aircraft. Round-trip new 1997-98 "Michigan Great snowmobile trail system is fea 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 9600 or visit their website at gational Church will present its tickets are from $189. HMHF Lakes Great Skiing" downhill tured on the free map, as are 48150, or fax them to (313) 691- www.theroosevelthotel.com annual production of "A Christ decided to depart from City Air and cross-country ski guide snowmobiling safety tips and a 7279. Ofe/W Alarm* BwfcWe Lamp * FlsshligM NfteOwl /BARBADOS \-iiArtiffiJB W-; ^—-^C-^ JUSTBETOND YOUR IMAGINATION S L/W Page 1, Section E Brnrl Emons, Editor 313 953 2123 on thn wel>: http://ohscrvcrcccentric.com Sunday. Novemhoi 30. 1097 M OBSERVER GIRLS BASKETBALL SPORTS SCENE Churchill girls qualify Livonia Churchill sent two swim mers to the state Class A girls meet Nov. 21 at Michigan State Universi ty's McCafrree Pool in East Lansing. Adrienne Doyle, a junior, and Angela Simetosky, a sophomore, both :*••'• qualified in the 500-yard freestyle. Doyle swam a 5:19.9, dropping six in re second off her performance at the Western Lakes Activities Association ' BYBRAI)EMbN8 meet on Nov. 8, while Simetosky STAFFWHrrER dropped off one second in the 500 and placed in the top 20 in the 200 Detroit King had Thanksgiving.", freestyle. dinner a day early. ••'.-?;••• Both Simetkosky and Doyle, The Lady Crueadertr, the Public j coached by Ken Stark, posted person School League champions, carved • al bests in the 500 freestyle. up Livonia Ladywood and left few;, They were Churchill's first girls leftovers Wednesday evening on* state qualifiers in three years. the Southfield High table en> route to a 66^28 victory. Crusaders get bounced It was coach William Winfield's' . 10th regional title in 13 years; He The Madonna University men's has guided King to three state basketball team continued its slow titles and three runner-up finish-. start with a lopsided 72-46 loss : : : 5&' . es. , .'•'' .•".' •'/'. .'•••.••'• "' '\' :' :;'//•••:• Wednesday at Oakland University. •» King, now; 23-2 -oyerall^ A non-conference matchup, the Cru Wmmm l&^S^i*. • •:-..• >'s'-'» advances to the Class A quarterfi*'^ saders fell behind 42-29 at halftime STAFF PHOTO BY BRTAN MITCHELL nals 7 p.m, Tuesday at Rdseyille, -.: and couldn't mount a second-half Ladywood finished its season rally. Clearing out: Livonia Stevenson's Joe Suchara (No. 8) protects the net during Wednesday's Subur 12-12. .•:•- :•.;•:> John-Mark Branch led Madonna ban High School Hockey League game against Redford Union. with 15 points while Mark Hayes "It's rare you see a team with'_ added 11. quickness and skill, but they're a, ,- Poor shooting was Madonna's (2-4) combination of both,".'.Ladywood,.. downfall. second-year coach Andrea Gorskv- The Crusaders shot just 37 percent said of King.. v, from the field and 40 percent at the Balanced attack Nine King players scored, led free throw line. by 5-3 senior guard Shalondra Oakland (3-3) got a team-high 15 Booker, who had a game-high 16\ points from Dan Champaign and 13 points. '•'..*. from Denny Amrhein. Ovlina Lewis, a 6-foot sophp*. Stevenson pounds Redford Union, 8-0 more center, and 5-8 junior for ward Marnina Sullivan each ; Falcon gridders go 9-0 added 14 points. :, • The Livonia Junior Football BY RICHARD L. SHOOK Walsh had two assists in the game King simply just had too much- League Falcons varsity football team, STAFF WRITER PREP HOCKEY while junior John May, junior Mike speed, strength and depth for the coached by Fred Miller, recently com Livonia Stevenson may be young but Zientarski, Jeff Lang, Marshall and Blazers. , pleted a 9-0 season. the Spartans' hockey team plays old. junior Adam Heseltine each assisted on "We like to play all of them]' "We're not trying to run up the score goals. The Falcons, made up 12- and 13- Redford Union's extremely young on anybody," Harris protested. "We because it makes for good spirit* year-olds from the Holmes Middle team found that out Wednesday night played four lines. In other games: on the team and it makes for good > School area, racked upover 2,500 when it went to Eddie Edgar Arena "Everybody came ready to play .and •MILFORD7, FRANKUN4: Paul Schiebold practices when they all know * yards in total offense while outscoring and Chris Neyn each scored twice Wednes they're going to play," said Win- and lost to Stevenson, 8-0. everybody played. We're not trying to : their opponents, 220-24 (including six Like jam on toast, the Spartans embarrass anybody. This is hockey. day, leading the unbeaten Redskins (4-0 , -field,^housesall 12girls. ; »>' shutouts). spread their scoring around. You try to score. That's what we're try overall) to the norvteague victory over host Wihfieid, who missed four min- " Members of the Falcons include: Junior Ryan Sinks scored twice, ing to do." Livonia Franklin (2-1) at Edgar Arena. utes of the opening quarter,.had Greg Arrowsmith, Cliff Carlson, Ryan opening and closing the game, while Milford led 2-1 after one period and to make an emergency stop at his - Both teams are quite youth. The increased its lead to 6-2 after two periods. Crowell, Eric Gray, Steve Johnson, junior Dan Cieslak had a goal and two nearby Southfield home to pick : Panthers have three seniors, seven Dave Tyler scored a pair of goals and Bill Marsack, Jeff Niemiec, Bill Rabe, assists to help the Spartans improve to juniors, 11 sophomores and a fresh up a jersey for, senior Alisa Hoi-"' Ryan Schacht, Chris Baker, Mike added one assist for the Patriots. Tony Saia 4-0 while handing the Panthers their man. The Spartans carry four seniors, w> '.'' ..••••:'•••' Childers, Jim Ferry, Chris Hoskins, (power-play) and Jeremiah White added the His assistant, Curtis Green, third loss in four tries. 14 juniors and a pair of sophomores, other Franklin goals. Jim Koskela, Mike McConkey, Kevin "We were thoroughly outplayed," "We still have to develop a little bit," capably manned the sidelines as, Orlik, Charlie Reed, Bill Williams, Erik Rakoczy. Justin Sawyer, Brandon the Lady Crusaders nailed three , said Panthers' assistant Rusty Lynch, Lynch said. "We're going to get better McCullough, Greg Job and Trevor Skocen Scott Brodie, Joshua Cork, John behind the bench in place of ailing RU as the season goes on. We're still learn triples to gain a 17*10 first quar-, Ferry, Lindon Ivezaj, Anthony Lon- each drew assists. terlead. Coach Kirk Hunter. "They're a well- ing. We should be better by the next Franklin used two goaltenders — Phil gordo, Matt McCowan, Anthony coached team with a lot of speed and a time we play them." "I told him to take over until I Phelps, Dan Ross and Ryan McNally. Brady and Rob Williams. got back," Winfield said. "We've lot of talent. Bruce Caskey had some strong shifts "It was a penalty-filled game." said Assistant coached include Sonny "I can't say enough about their speed, for Redford Union and Mike O'Keefe, been together quite a long time. Micalleff and Tom Smith. Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt, who had two He likes the same thing I do re the way they moved the puck." who played the first two periods, did a players disqualified. "Milford is a good team, press and play defense" •The LJFL JV squad, coached by Stevenson totally dominated the first good job in goal. Joe Roe came in to very well-coached and I think they'll do very Ladywood's6-fobt senior center' Dave Falzon, also finished 9-0. The period, piling up a 16-1 shot margin play goal with 3:11 gone in the third JV Falcons, made up of 11- and 12- well in the state tournament." Sarah Poglits, playing her finalf and scoring three times. But Redford period. The Patriots will also be missing two other game as a Bla zer, tallied all 10 year-olds from the Holmes Middle Union came out hitting in the second Sinks made it 8-0 with an unassisted School area, gained over 2,000 yards players for Wednesday's game with Livonia Ladyhood first-period points. and by game's end the shot margin goal off a faceoff with 41 secotids to Churchill because of disciplinary reasons. in total offense while holding their stood at 37-15. play. He skated in on left wing and Poglits, who finished with a\, opponents to 387. They outscored the On Tuesday. Franklin won its second team-high 14, could^get off one , "It was a great team effort," Spar fired in a short shot. straight behind a pair of goals from Greg Job shot during the second quarter as opposition 218-6, shutting out eight of tans' coach Mike Harris said. This was nine opponents. Bill Marshall blasted in a drop pass in a 4-2 non-league victory over host White King opened up a .36-15 halftirise:; our third shutout in a row. We= have a from Cieslak 5:44 into the final period. Members of the JV Falcons include: Lake-Laketand. advantage. , '•"• .y'.'"v 7; ' lot of pride in our defense. We play Cieslak scored unassisted just 1:52 into Franklin outshot the Eagles 32-19. ^thought we play a 2-3 zone Steve Armstrong, Chad Coleman, sound defense." the period. Levi Govan, Mike Khoe, Darryl Patriot netminder Williams stopped 18 of (defuse) to start to keep some of i Sophomore Chris McComb played Willie Wilson, another junior, gave 19 shots. our people inside because I was: Nippes, Andy Redington, Rick the first two periods in goal for the Schoenberger, Kyle Stutzmann, Blake Stevenson a 5-0 lead at 8:21 of the sec After a scoreless opening period, McCuU worried about their inside game/ Weldon, Brendan Burke, Dan Dinar- Spartans with Matt McLeod working ond period. Wilson's goal and one by lough notched Franklin's first goal from Sko Gbrski said; "Butthey (Kiiig) shot di, Jeff Hollandsworth, Chris Keimig, the final 15 minutes. Mike Radakovich early in the period cen and Adam Sexton and Job followed with well from the outside, so we went Doug Novack, Griffin Schager, The game deteriorated a little at the came on power plays as Stevenson his first from Sexton and Jeremiah White for to a 3-2;to combat that, so we^, Andrew Sitler, Robert St. Clair, Pat end with pushing, punching and shov scored four of its first five with a man a 2-1 lead. could matchup up with theiij; Childers, Kevin Domingo, Brandon ing. Some Redford Union partisans advantage. White then scored from Jeff Job and Nick guards out-front. Then, they just;; Hoots, Garett Mette, Matt Radley, also felt Stevenson might have played Sinks, junior Roy Rabe and junior Tilt in the third and Greg Job finished off killed us on the boards and we Adam Schick, Steve Schonce and Rob some key players too much in the final Steve Anderson scored in the opening Lakeland with his second, a power-play would have had a real problem minute. period for the Spartans. Junior Mike effort, from Tyler and Sawyer. matching up with them in a man'f, Thomas. - ; :: ' Assistant coaches include Rick Col- to-man.'' ././/:' -', i. . \; :.':'-•/•'••>•;• ley, Tim Hollandsworth and Russ King hit seven shots beyond the Thomas. Class A champs three-point arc. . • ^ > *I knew they'd pack it in," Winf- field said. "But we hit some shots;/ Collegiate notes early and it opened things upr Livonia natives Liz Gunn (Lady- Hawks soar; ZackCor- We've shot the ball from the wood) and Kerri Verardi . well rushed for 103 perimeter pretty well this yearl (Churchill), both members of the yards in 14 carries as And if teams are going topack ty Western Michigan University FarmittgtonHills Bar in, then we're more than happy tb women's soccer team, were recently risonwon its eighth shoot from outside." •'*.,..- named to the inaugural Mid-Ameri The Lady CrUsader* can Conference All-Academic First state championship finished the night hitting 37.$, Team. under coach John Her percent (25.of 66), but took 30 \ 0uni\, a dietetics and exercise sci ringtdn Friday at the more shots than their counterpart. ence major, and Verardi, a biomedical Pontiac.Silverdome from the Catholic League's Ceril science major, both own cumulative v : with a workmanlike {ral Division. .';•• ::" ." ;/- grade-point averages of 3.79. ~-M ^MeiorymerMicL "We like to run to run, but; A senior goalkeeper, Gunn *~W"6*reTJatient- enou gh wh eh thi -. appeared in six games, recording a land Dow. The Hawks fast-break is not there to set it t 1.57 goals-against average and a 3-2 have woneigfy of 11 up," said Winfield, who last won s) record. She was a three-sport athlete state title appearances, title in 1991. !/ at WMU also competing in volleyball Harrison jumped out Meanwhile, Ladywood was 10 and tennis. to a 14-0halftime lead of 36 from the floor (27.7 percent) . Verardi, a sophomore midfielder, and committed 26 turnovers (td tied for second for the Lady Broncos against the Chargers King's 10). ; : in scoring (four goals and one assist). and were never seri •I wai impressed with their ball V ously threatened the movement versus the zone," Gors* To submit items for the Observer rest of the way. See ki said. "We needed more shots, \ Sports Scene, write to Brad Ergons, gttrrie report on page but didn't get it because we could? 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia; Mt. n't gefc into our offense. They. 48160; or send via fax to (fl3) 691- 7279. 87ATT PHOTO |T B*TM) MrrcMttL Please soo ILAZWt, E^ V«f74>, ei(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 STATE TOURNAMENT GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP -<•**. Bishop Borgess shuts down Goodlow Plymouth Canton can't hold off fp advance into Class G quarterfinal late Mustangs' comeback, 42-36 ^ STEVE KOWALSKI Jones' mouth as the way the Sr^FF WRITER REGIONAL Spartans played at times. high 15 points, eight in the Jones wasn't happy when BY C.J. R18AK CLASS A fourth period. Byers scored 10, ;.tt|etroit Dominican senior for- Mann chose to have his team SPORTS WRITER seven coming in the fourth. ^ajrd Rayna Goodlow is a strong game.' stall in the half-court offense in The Chiefs got 10 from Marzolf [candidate to win the state's Miss The win sends the Spartans, order to get Dominican out of a Something was going to give. team's captain, point guard and eight from Nkechi ;Basketball award, but Redford No. 1 ranked in Clas9 C, to the zone defense. A test of wills? This was Breean Walas. "I told Breean Okwumabua, all scored at the ;Bishop Borgess senior center state quarterfinal to face San "He does that passing around, more like a war, and for 3% she waB going to jiave to take free-throw line. ;^yisha Smith made a strong dusky at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Troy stalling stuff and their athleti quarters, Plymouth Canton's over this game. Andlme did." "We just got a fire under our •ca«e for herself in Wednesday's Athens. cism is tough to stop in the open girls basketball team was win Indeed she did. Fifteen sec heinies," said Cicerone. "We iJJiass C regional final between The Spartans took control floor," she said. "It's not like ning it. Birmingham Marian, onds after Twietmeyer's free stepped up our defense and &K& two schools. early, going on an 11-1 run to they're executing, they're just the defending ClaBs A state throws, Walas hit a short said we were not going to lose champions, had been unable to U^JJmith made a pair of three- end the first quarter with a 15-8 taking advantage of their ahleti- jumper. What followed after this game." lead. Smith sparked a 9-0 run get its high-pressure, fast- that was something Canton 3||$}nt shots and scored eight cism. Once they got.it started, Blohm had to agree. "Rehash r$Snts in the first quarter of the during that spurt with a three- there's no stopping them." tempo game into gear. had dealt with the entire point shot from right of the key The result: a low-scoring game. it all you want, but they made Jifptjrtans' 65-26 victory, Mann said it's tough to teach some plays," the Canton coach '^p'hat's all coach Dave Mann and a 15-foot jumper, both in the his players to enjoy the stall tac game with plenty of fouls, a The difference was, the t>rkj«led to see to secure his vote. half-court set. tics as well. game in which a six-point lead Chiefs couldn't cope with it summarized. "We did what we vv^Smith added only two points Smith is surprised people still "I don't want them to settle for seemed insurmountable. down the stretch — Marian's wanted. I thought if we could I-tjigu rest of the game as Mann let her shoot those. jump shots because there is no And that's just what the trademark pressure defense. keep the game around 40 'was content to use her as a decoy "They say 'Oh she's a tall girl, one in rebounding position," Chiefs had with under three "The bottom line is, we just (points), we had a chance. with as many weapons as the she's not going to shoot that,' " Mann said. "Merchant and minutes left to play in a game didn't handle their pressure "And we made some plays, Spartans have. Smith said. "Coach Mann gives Simon are still settling, but in which their slow, deliberate very well (at the end)," said too." GoodloAv, ranked the No. 1 me the green light. He gave me they've gotten better. We want style was prevailing. Canton coach Bob Blohm. "The That the Chiefs did. They led player in the state according to the green light last year." them to wait, wait, wait, then be But it was then, in those rest of the game we did, except 7-4 after one quarter and 16-15 one pro-season poll, finished Smith isn't the only player aggressive." final three minutes, that the for a three-minute time span at the half, despite making just witVi 14 points, including all all that gives teams a matchup The two teams each had 20 Mustangs showed their mettle, in the fourth quarter." 4-of-17 of their first-half floor nine of the Ravens' points in the probiem when they face the rebounds but the Spartans had refusing to surrender their The Chiefs committed 11 shots (23.5 percent). second quarter. Spartans. their fair share of offensive car championship banner, battling turnovers in the first 3'i quar Fouls were mounting, partic "I think she's the best player If Smith isn't scoring from oms that led to second shots in back with a 16-4 run in the ters; in the game's last three ularly against Marian; early in •i^ithc state," Mann said of inside or out, senior point guard the paint. - final 2:40 to post a 42-36 tri minutes, they had seven — the fourth quarter, the Mus djjmith. "She didn't need to prove Christina Anderson is penetrat "We couldn't keep them off the umph Wednesday in a regional four of them in their own back- tangs — who trailed 26-22 wtoto me. When they went man ing and scoring or dishing off, boards, that was our biggest final at Plymouth Salem. court. after three periods — had two tfian to man defense) I was senior forward Koren Merchant problem," Jones said. Marian, now 20-4, advances An offensive foul by Melissa 'is driving for baseline baskets starters with four fouls and fiffte happy to put Isha in the Jaczuise Purifoy, a 5-10 sopho to the state quarterfinals at Marzolf led to another Wafts another with three. corner. I told her to stand there (when she's not called for travel more forward, had the Ravens' 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Water- basket with 2:25 left, and ing) and junior forward Tiffany first four points before finishing It all added up to Canton's rand the rest will play four on ford Mott. Canton ends its sea when Kristin Lukasik was kind of game. The Chiefs were {Sour. I felt we could win that Simon is scoring points on the with six. son at 19-5. pressured into a third-consecu fast break. After Goodlow and Purifoy, no 17-of-23 from the line (73.9 When Janell Twietmeyer's tive turnover, Markeisha percent); Marian was accurate Merchant led the Spartans one else had more than two two free throws put Canton in with 21 points and seven points. Thompson followed with a free as well, converting 9-of-ll Prime Plumbing Inc. rebounds, Simon contributed 12 Point guard Latisha Martin, front 32-26 with 2:55 leR, Mar throw to pull Marian within a (81.8 percent) free throws. ian coach Mary Lillie-Cicerone point, 32-31, with 2:04 to go. • Clean Prompt Service points and Anderson 10. who makes the Ravens' offense "I thought we'd be gassed." The Spartans forced Domini go, made several turnovers and had a sinking feeling. "I Marzolf stopped the Mus said Cicerone. "We played i Water Heaters thought, if jwe don't score this tang run briefly with two free i can into 30 turnovers, including had only one point. 0 defense 80 percent of the «< time down, it's over," she Competitive Prices 11 in the fourth quarter when "We more or less worried throws, but Kellie Byers game." recalled. drained a three-pointer on Residential & Commercial the Ravens went scoreless for about Tish and Rayna." Mer In the end, shooting was the * Free Estimates the first 4:25. chant said. "We had a plan from Cicerone had taken steps to Marian's next possession and get her team on track offen the game was tied at 34 with difference: Marian was 15-of- Licensed & Insured Borgess outscored Dominican, the start to lock Tish and Rayna 41 from the floor (36.6 percent) 26-2 in the fourth quarter, which up, and make the other three sively. The Mustangs had been 1:49 left. Over 30 Years Experience unable to get much of anything The Chiefs could never to Canton's 9-of-36 (25 per didn't leave as much of a bad players decision makers. They cent). But the Mustangs made 563-0130 taste in Ravens' coach Diane don't want to be." to drop early on — they were a regain the momentum. Four miserable 2-of-14 from the more turnovers fueled Mari 6-of-9 (67 percent) in the floor in the first quarter (14.3 an's fire; the Mustangs scored fourth quarter. percent) — due largely to Can six-straight points before Mar "I couldn't be prouder of this ton's "tremendous, in-your- zolf got a basket — Canton's team," Blohm. said. "They shorts defense" as described by only field goal of the fourth always give a championship the Marian coach. quarter — with 12 seconds left. effort." So Cicerone called over the Walas finished with a game- And so did Marian. Blazers from page El throwing two people at our ball- Winfield, doing his best Perry "Both teams have tremendous Join the Largest handler and we didn't handle the Watson impersonation, finally post players," Winfield said. "We Year Round Indoor Soccer pressure very well." took off the full-court press with were outmanned in the post. *•. Ladywood tightened up its 1:08. Both teams had two good post «.«•. Complex in the Country defense in the third quarter as Ironically, King's only losses players. < « King held a 9-8 scoring edge. this year have come against "How good is this team? We (. 2 • -r-11 vs. 11 Outdoor Fields QGq®®®(a But the Lady Crusaders made Catholic League champion Birm might be six points away from t r. 1¾ ^ 6 vs. 6 Indoor Soccer Arenas sure they had all they could eat ingham Marian (53-48 in the the lead group. But we'd love to i. ».' Secure your spot! 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(JDbseruer & JEttentttc CLASSIFIED ^D.VERTISING j# WAYNE COUNTY: 313-591-0900 Fax: 313-953-2232 OAKLAND COUNTY: 248-644-1070 Clartoton, Uk« Orion, Oxtefdr24a^7M&96-ffooh»tt»rRoch»ttw Htttor 248-852-3222 A Hometown Communications Network™ publication mm m^mmmmwtmmm iiiiHmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmm** The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 (LWH3 Harrison clips Midland Dow gridders, 21-ff BY DAN O'MEARA quicky passing game," Hopkins Tailback Matt Samocki rushed behind by Church after he made our reads. We did a real good job STAFF WRITER said. "We could get off the ball for a game-high but rather-quiet nearly a 50-yard run. and shut down their threat, It seems a fitting coincidence quicker and let guys tike Ricky 130 yards on 28 carries and Senior linebacker Matt Walk which was the running game." Karmington Harrison senior create. scored Dow's only touchdown at er's interception gave Harrison Junior linebacker Mike Hoad quarterback Jared Hopkins "That made us feel like we 5:47 in the fourth quarter. the ball at the Dow 37, but the and Walker led the Hawks with wears the same No. 7 on his foot were in control of the game. W.e "(Coach Bob) Sutter's defense Hawks were unable to get the 10 tackles apiece; Lewis and ball jersey as does John Elway of knew our hearts were in this, did an outstanding job and held first down after the penalty Fisher made eight stops each, the Denver Broncos. and nothing was going to stop them," Herrington said. "Defense pushed them back. senior outside linebacker Matt. us.^ Just as Elway is noted for was the key to the game, and we Harrison increased its lead to Struble seven. Junior noseguard orchestrating long scoring Bryant, who had four catches did just enough on offense to get 21-0 in the third quarter when Bryan McGhee also forced a drives, Hopkins did the same for 56 yards, caught the ball in ahead." senior tackle Brian Lewis stole fumble. Friday as the Hawks captured the right flat. He dodged one The Hawks sandwiched a pair the ball from Dow fullback Jason Their defense was outstand the Class A championship with a tackier and tightroped the side of short touchdown drives Spiece at the Dow 13. The ing and their offense was more 21-6 victory over Midland Dow line to the end zone with 6:10 around the 99-yarder by taking Hawks needed just five plays to dominating than 1 would have at the Silverdome. remaining in the half. advantage of Dow turnovers in score again on Gornwell's 1-yard liked," Altimore said. "Their "It was a quick screen," Hop the process. run. It was the eighth state title down guys and linebackers kins said. "1 didn't think it would overall for Harrison, which has Dow's first possession stalled "We had too many mistakes — played great. Their quickness to be a touchdown, but that's what at its own 48. The ball rolled the ball on defense hurt us. won four in this decade and the punt", the fumble," Altimore I get for doubting Ricky's talent." through the legs of punter Phil said. "Their defense stymied our three of the last five in Class A. "I wasn't surprised their wide- Holding a two-TD lead, the Brabbs, and Harrison senior offense. A 99-yard drive in the second outs were so quick, but they had Hawks (13-0) looked to be in tackle Mike Fisher recovered at "I told our coaches we had to quarter, during which Hopkins great quickness from their run good shape. Harrison's defense the Dow 26. score three touchdowns today to completed all four pass attempts, ning backs. They were able to played well all afternoon, con After being three-and-out on beat them, and we just weren't gave Harrison a 14-0 halftime make the quick cut and get an taining Dow's run-oriented its first possession due to the able to do that." extra 3 or 4 yards." lead and an advantage the offense, and the Chargers (11-2) pressure coming from the out Samocki scored on a 12-yard Chargers couldn't overcome. The Chargers had 187 total didn't, have the passing attack to side, Harrison ran the ball up run. Harrison senior Jason "That was the turning point of rushing yards, the Hawks 186. mount a comeback. the middle seven straight plays Sharp blocked the extra point, Harrison outgained Dow 167-139 the whole game," Dow coach "For the first time, somebody with senior tailback Chris Ghan- and Dow's last two possession in net rushing. Both teams had Frank Altimore said. "If we stop stopped our offense and put us in nam scoring from the 2. ended with turnovers — an nine rushing first downs. STAFF PHOTO BV BRYAN MlTlKEU. them there, we have a chance to a situation where we were down "All my assistants said 'Run interception by Cornwell and come back.,But they turn around Cornwell gained 103 yards on No. 1 team: Quarterback 14," Altimore said. "It was very the ball,' so I figured I'd better," another fumble recovery by 14 carries. Ghannam 73 on 22. and mix the pass with the run uncomfortable having to pass Herrington said. "Dow's ends Lewis. Spiece added 25 on seven Jared Hopkins lets it be beautifully." when we haven't been forced to were tough to stop, so we weren't "Coach (Sutter) said that was attempts for the Chargers. known after Harrison It wasn't his best game as a do it all year." able to throw the ball like we the first time all year I was run Harrison had a 234-171 advan completed a perfect 13-0 passer, nor an easy day for Hop Dow quarterback Mike John wanted, but we were able to get ning through my tackles," Lewis tage in total yards and the edge kins, who was pressured early by season. son was 3-of-9 passing for just 32 some nice turnovers and capital said. "We worked real hard on in total first downs, 12-11. How's defensive ends and was yards. The rushing stats were ize on them." sacked twice in the game. virtually even, but the Chargers The Hawks might've had a Hopkins was 6-of-13 passing were never inside the Harrison couple more scores before half- for a modest 67 net yards, but he 15 except for scoring their only time except for a great play by threw for 68 yards on that drive, touchdown late in the game. Dow defensive end Doug Church including a 26-yarder to junior "They had more heart the and an unsportsmanlike penalty wideout Ricky Bryant for the whole game." Johnson said. on Harrison. touchdown. "They were ready for us and Senior upback Zack Cornwell, "When we saw how their ends everything we threw at them. who kicked three extra points, BRAND NEW STEEL. were playing, we went to a We just got outplayed." had the ball stripped from P155/R-12 P15S/80R-13 P165/80R-13 Herrington wins 8th state title F P175/80R-13 BY BRAD EMONS over each other." "He's one of the reason why STAKK WRITER P175/70R-13 P195/75R-14 At least 40 to 50 former he'll make me come back again," O P185/70R-13 P205/75R-14 John Herrington has reached Hawks were in attendance Fri Herrington said. P185/70R-14 P205/75R-15 l he summit among Michigan day afternoon including former And. of course. Herrington P195/70R-14 P215/75R-15 All-Staters Mike Bowden, who would feel naked without his P1B5/80R-13 P225/75R-15 high school football coaches. P185/75R-14 P235/75R-15 The Farmington Hills Harri played in the first state champi assistants. son head coach now shares most onship; John Miller, who later "As long as Sutter. Dollaway 100 LBTEDl state titles won (8> with the late starred at Michigan State; and and Witkowski stay on; I would Ron Thompson of Detroit St. Mill Coleman, the state's all- n't coach without them," Her RADIAL. METRIC Martin DePorres, but he's not time passing leader now playing rington said. "I orchestrate, hut ALL SEASON RADIALS about to quit now. for the Montreal Alouettes. they do all the work. We're a "That's terrific, but I really "We had a few leftovers from team. Right now football is my s wanted it so bad for the kids the Turkey Bowl yesterday," hobby, I really don't do anything because they're the ones who Herrington said. "They get else. really deserved it," said Herring together each Thanksgiving to "But I suppose there will be a ton. who has compiled an play (touch football). And we had day when I wake up and won't 20 astounding overall record of 248- quite a few of the Hawk family want to coach anymore, I guess, P1SWR-13 *40 *15 P175/80R-13 23.99 P18S7S8-14 155M-13 come over to the school this but right now that's not on my P18S/75R-14 :.._3t.M ;~>4-l in 28 seasons (all with Har P195/75R-14 „ 41.99 175/70R-13 „ 25.00 morning to wish us well." mind," he said. P195/75R-14....^..,.. 31.8 185/70R-13 .25.00 rison), including a 21-6 victory P20S/75R-15 32.99 P205/75R-14 41 S What may separate this state After a much-deserved day off, P205/75R-15 42 99 185/70R-14 25.00 over Midland Dow in the state P21S/75R-15 .....32.99 195/70R-14 .25.00 championship team from the Herrington and his staff will get P235/75R-15 32.99 P215/75R-15 42.99 Class A championship game play 4&000 Mm WAHftAMrv P235/75R-15 42.99 others, according to Herrington, together today review the sea 60,000 WLM. WAWUWTY Friday before 1.5.320 fans at the •J.'.f.lJIJ TRUCK VAN & Pontine Silverdome. is the close-knit atmosphere. son. fAI. R.V- Herrington has taken 16 During the victory press con "Monday we'll watch fill and learns to the playoffs and is-now ference, Herrington got a little then we'll do individual player H-3 in state championship choked up. interviews Tuesday with the games. "I'm happy, but I'm sad. too, returning varsity kids Tuesday Two years ago, the Hawks because these guys have been and bring in the JV players who were demolished in the first- like sons, every last one," the want to play next year on round of the playoffs by South Harrison coach said. "We've had Wednesday," said Sutter, Her P17&70A-13 P20S/I5R-14 rington's longtime sidekick and P185/70R-14 35.99 l.von and last year Harrison lost not had off-the-field problems. I P205/70R-14 ...35.99 P235/75R-15 50.99 wanted them to win this as bad expert line coach. "And we'll P225/70R-15 50.99 30-950R-15 68.99 to (irandville. 24-17, in the state P195/60R-14 40.99 31-1050R-15 69.99 championship. as any team I've had. They're so probably have some kids coming P195/60R-15 40.99 33-1250R-15 .81.99 close, even with the many differ into the weight room with coach P23S/60R-1S 57.99 "As a coaching staff, we ent ethnic groups. They love (Bill) Slobin to start working out thought we could get back here 'WTttn Your* Ready To 0*1 Serious' each other and they're academi for next year." with this group." he said. "Our cally sound. It's just a joy to job was don't mess it up." And even though the winter coach because I don't have teach Herrington remembers his sports season has officially start BPGoodrick ers coming down to my room ed at Harrison, football will also GOOD™ first state final like it was only asking me to take care of a prob BKAUSSOMUCMBKUNGONYOOITISS: yesterday. Back in 1976, the be on the back of Herrington's Tm 7¾½^ lem." Hawks fell to 36-27 to Dow. mind. •Sometimes I pinch myself So how high can Herrington And it doesn't seem the Hawks ITOURINGl because in '76 I didn't know if I'd *Ujnb? or their head coach are settling ever come back and get another To his immediate right at the for any kind of plateau. EDITION chance." he said. "Now it kind of podium was junior wide receiver Herrington's number nine is hits you." Ricky Bryant, a standout. well within sight. Herrington is also a big hit with his players. MICHELIN • GOODYEAR • NATIONAL TIRES • UNIROYAL "He's the most dedicated and the greatest coach I'll ever play WE WILL NOT BE P17S/70II3 TT5F for," Harrison senior quarter P18S/7M-13. back Jared Hopkins said. "As an MIKES UNDERSOLD ON PI8S7M-U. P1R701-13. 49M PZO&Tfll 15 WW nWNKM. piR/m i4 54 w mvm -is nst individual, he's very caring of ANYTIME noyra u 62w ra&ttiis «« people. It's his love for the game and his players." QUAJiAH'Jl&SlD .' \fo -Mt^f XW4 IXZ4 Hopkins has also been one of Herrington's students in Civil Mike Clollno, Owner IftriMAHe War classes where discussions Serving Customers For Over 25 Years about military manuevers often 261-8151 lead into football strategy. HOURS: Mon., Thurv 8-8 ROTATION Tucs., Wed., Fri. 8 6 SAI. 8-4 65 "Personally for me, he always REPAIRS rciyram JW< m .nx emphasized the two golden rules ROAD HAZARD ON niy7n-iS'Br4ff<« IIJM P23&70M5 MM W____.. »4» of passing — first, don't ever • 90 Days Same As Cash EACH TIRE SOLD throw a fade out of bounds, and OUR 65,000 MILE WARRANTY number two, don't ever throw 7ims/rsi-i5M PLEASE CALL FOR HTV70M3 the slant behind him," the Hawk iTZ&raiw..- -. w» 3M60MS J5« MXV4 LOW «DyHH-14_._ uw mem fMffll-M QH said. ' amn. &> wnMrmm ^ ai-iosoB-is—. tm MNVBUMt" Harrison's lead running back B I I • ITttSTW 4M_ ta« P22V7Ca -IS ^X-ONEs P23S70I4S . —-7s»:> all year, senior Chris Ghannam. ®[E^aw &> uaE.ii AMKRIOA-S LARQItT INDIPBNDtNT TIRB OO. FMANCMO AVA1 believes Herrington has the I I \ • NO APPOINTMENT ON Midas touch. NECESSARY tOOtyt , UP TO 2 GAL. S^Jf'CWm S I J •YOW PERSONAL CHECK "He's extremely, extremely tal Sam*ta | ANTIFREEZE //^/ I jl WELCOME ented at getting the most out of | With Com>on " txpirfs PLC 15 . IOQ7 **» *i*^ ^ | '. jj HOURS :M0N-fW 1:00-4 SAT. 8.-00-5 his players," said (ihannam. A»K MOOT OUR » fff* ••PltOtfTrtor CMT»nCAT* "Actually, all four coaches -- Lau*way« Welcome MOUDLV »f RVINO TOO WITH OVIM 330 •TORI! N»TK>KW10t1 €»•- coach Herrington. coach (Boh) I OH Change, Filter. Lube | i Sutter, coach (Steve) Dollaway TAYLOR • 374-eaes rARMINOTON HILLS • 737-7*19 CANTON • 081 eOOOv' • • Up to 5 qts. I0W30 Oil • Air Pressure §f\ t*\ fi*5) • ; g ?.»<« ELKC»« Ra I "*'« +tv<* • 'Si •»720 W i?kt>Oj if o-'Oc'viMU** Ral i w IQ"0 00 i? 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They eat together on- V _ ^^ With Coupon • t«pUc> DK^15_lg07 ^^ ^^ 1 , _ •£ «*?$ VJ" fV» »VJ (C»r*> c* l( M* 0.1 I ?W?>v»^ CV» J«Sl WM iMMteiiajlaaVialAatoflaatMBiAajMijMi laaaaaaaaataaMttil MM** Mitfklkitttfl The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 (LW)IB ROLLER SPEEDSKATING Craven that gold Trip to Argentina rewarding for Canton student BYCJ.RISAK What race was the toughest 8PORT8 WRITER • PEOPLE IN SPORTS for Craven? It might well have Charlie Craven missed quite a been the half-marathon, a bit of school to travel to Mar Del thro.ugh-the-streets skate that teams competing could knock the was on all sorts of surfaces, Plata, Argentina late in October U.S. team off stride. Top medal for the World Speed Roller Skat including cobblestone which "left honors for men and women, in my feet numb." He placed 10th. ing Championships. both the junior and senior divi But it can definitely be consid Factor in all the physical con sions, went to the U.S. tact, something officials allowed, ered a learning experience. Craven did more than his Indeed, Craven will certainly and it becomes clear this was no share. He was the top point-scor skate through the park. go down 'as a fast learner. Must er among the U.S. junior men. be, to come away with gold Other silver finishes for It wasn't something he was Craven came in the 5,000-meter medals in two races and silvers specifically aiming to do, but it in four others. relay and in the 1,500-meter was something he knew he was time trial, in which he raced as Quite a haul for the 16-year- capable of. "I just wanted to do old Plymouth Canton HS junior. part of a team of three. the best I could," he said. His world-championship per And in a competitive atmosphere His" time in Mar Del Plata was that was a bit different than formance capped a year marked no vacation. The pre-tournament by imprevement. Craven was what he is used to. - workouts were difficult; then "It was so . . . different," second in the Professional Inline came his nine races, which com Racing Series, which consisted of Craven said in describing his bined allsorts of different ele overall experience, which lasted seven races around the country. ments. - "I started slow at the begin {torn Oct. 27 through Nov. 10. This wasn't just get on the The competition alone took ning of the year'and improved track, stay in position, then win like big-time," he said, crediting some adjustment. Not that it with a strong closing burst. Craven was unfamiliar with the his time spent at the Olympic Craven won both his golds in Training Center last summer as races — it was how they were the 5,000-meter races. Skaters raced. well as his coaches, Robb Dunn earned points for their position and Jay Ingrum. On his first day of competition, on each of the 25 laps. For the he was in front in his race when As far as relishing his accom first 13 laps, points awarded plishments, Craven hasn't the he felt a tug on his shirt. His were 3-2-1 for first, second and Colombian adversary "pulled me, time or desire to do so. "I just third; for the next 11 laps, it was keep on setting new goals," he then went flying by me. 5-3-1. And for the last lap, points >. "It was my first race. I didn't said. "At the Worlds, I was scored counted down from 10 for already thinking about next let that happen again." first to one for 10th. , That tactic cost Craven a gold year. I just want to get better." So crossing the finish line first Craven has one more year of medal. He finished with a silver. is hardly a guarantee of victory. Although the American team eligibility in the men's junior Then there's the 10,000-meter division; however, he could qual arrived five days prior to the elimination races (both on the start of the championships, to ify for the senior men's, a chal road and track), in which Craven lenge he is contemplating. • get adjusted to the conditions got silvers. At certain times in and climate, there was nothing It would be a big step up, with the race, the slowest skaters are even more to digest, but as ;that could adequately prepare eliminated — which means one Top skater: Plymouth Canton High student Charlie Craven goes to the victory stand them for that kind of racing. Craven has already proven — must stay near the front the he's a fast learner. in the World Roller Speedskating Championships in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. And yet, none of the other 24 entire time. * SPORTS ROUNDUP THE WEEK AHEAP STATE TOURNAMENT ««U HOOP* r, Otcf WHALERS ADD RUSSIAN Championship. individual velocity improvement, Livonia Elks Club, is for youth power hitting and fielding. ages 8-13. Contestants will be aAMCQUARTOtfWAL Redford CC vs. A A. Pioneer In an effort bolster their This year's tournament will be at Redford tee Arena, 8 pjn. held Dec. 25-Jan. 3 in Helsinki Philadelphia Phillies minor divided into their respective age Tuesday,Dae. 2 «t TROY ATHOtt .defense, the Plymouth Whalers' B ishbp Borgess vs. Sandusky. 7 pjti. franklin at w.L Western, 8:20 p.m. of the Ontario Hockey League and Hameenlinna, Finland. In league pitcher Mark Rutherford groups. all, 16 National Hockey League Contestants are given 25 tries ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE resigned defenseman Sergei will help coach. Thursday, Dec. 4 MEN'S COUJEME •AStutTBAii Fedotov. draft picks will play for the For more information, call to shoot from the free throw line. Taeedey, Dae, % American team. The boy and girl in each age Ply. Whalers,at Windsor, 7:30 p.m. A 1995 second-round draft Mark or Gordie Rutherford at . S«ti*fd«y, b*o, e Oakland CC at Kellogg, 7:30 pjrt. pick of the Carolina Hurricanes, WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS (313) 421-4928. group with the best scores Pry. Wh^$ vs. Erie Otters Wednesday, Dec S Fedotov rejoins Plymouth after •West Bloomfield Community AAU GIRLS BASKETBALL advance through three tiers of . at Compuware Arena, 7:30 p.rn.' Wm. Tyndale at Schoolcraft, 9 pjn. playing five games for the New Education will hold .two sessions Tryouts for the West Metro competition to qualify for the Sunday, Deo. 7 Friday, Dae 8 Haven Beast of the American of baseball clinics (ages 8 and Cougars, an AAU girls basket National finals. '•-''•nS- ;.v^;yyiy^v£'iii6 0cr«n ' Madonna at |!i. Benedictine, TBA. Hockey League. The 20-year-old, up) from 1-4 p.m. and 4:30-7 ball team will be from 10-11:30 Registration begins at 8:30 at Compuware Arena, 6:30 pin. Oakland at Macomb Tourney, 6 pjn. 6-foot 1-inch, 190-pound native p.m.,*Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 29- a.m. (ages 11-13) and 11:30 a.m.- a.m., with the contest starting at PREP HOCKEY Satardey.Dao.t of Moscow, Russia, recorded 10 30 at West Bloomfield High 1 p.m. (ages 15-16) at Livonia 9:00 a.m. For more information, Wednesday, Dee. 3 Oakland CC at Macomb, 2 or 4 pjn. goals and 27 assists for the School. Ladywood High School. call 313-466-2410. Redford CC 8VA.A: Huron, 6:30 pjn. Schoolcraft at Siena Hts, JV, 5:30 pjn. Whalers last season. The cost is, $65 per session or For more information, call SWIM COACH WANTED Stevenson vs. Birmingham. Madonna at 18. BenecScttoe, TBA. In other Whalers' news, two $100 for both. evenings at (248) 349-0369. Walled Lake Western High Churchill vs. franklin Plymouth players have been For more information, call School needs an assistant boys at Edgar Arena, 6 & 8 p.m. ^H^Wi^W ^a* voAJUSHMb Ewpnftl MH^fh West Bloomfield varsity coach HOOP SHOOT CONTEST WadAM*9,0e«.* named to the United States swim coach for the upcoming Thursday, Dec, 4 national junior team. Forward Mike George at (248-426-7462) The Hoop Shoot free throw K'2do Vaney at ScrtootcraA, 7 pjn. season. Churchill at Troy, 7:30 pjn. Jesse Boulerice and goalkeeper or West Bloomfield Community shooting contest will take place Wday,D»«.S Thursday, Dee. 4 • Robert Esche return to the Education at (248) 539-2290. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Livonia For more information, call Aftlon College at Madonna, 7 pjru. Walled Lake Schools athletic Stevenson vs. Dearborn I squad, which claimed the silver •The Bernie Carbo Pro Base Churchill High School. at Edgar Arena, 6 pjn. TM ~ timefo1» announced . .'•. director David Yarbrough at j:medal in last year's Internation ball School will be staging ses The contest, sponsored by the al Ice Hockey Federation Junior sions of winter small group or Recreation Department and the (248) 960-8373. are you http://oeanline.com Maybe you're using your computer to write the great American novel, or play cool games, or keep track ol your inventory, or tackle some spread sheets. So maybe it's lime for you to expand your horizons. Go global. You know, hit the Internet/Check out news, information and entertainment in your own backyard and around the world. ^ & f cc Internet access through Observer & Eccentric On-Line! isn't going to ^\^L0^^aV^* cost you a bundle.either. «9 4a o Full internet connection for only •15.95 a month. c You'll get 100 hours of free usage per month; go over 100 hours before the month's up it's only an extra buck-eighty an hour. It's easy to sign up for Observer & Eccentric Online!—just use your computer and tog on to httpj/oeonllne.com/subscrlbe.html You'll hear from us with your new account within 48 hours after we hear from you. ON-LINE! Rather pick up the phone? That's cool. Our subscription lines are 313*591-0500 or 248-644-1100. 1' i : E6(F*) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1997 RECREATION PAGE Outdoor Calendar nSMNQtUDDYS DATES/DEADLINES Fishing Buddys Fishing Club Deer season stjeeess rate high meets monthly in Rochester Hills. Call (810) 666-0556 for The second archery season more information. Firearms deer season ends life. The trip to St. Ignace paid jumped two bjg bucks out of a family helped the park natural runs Dec. 1-Jan. 1 statewide,' today, but already it appears the dividends this year as the Farm- marsh area. ist conduct a number of pro Muzzleloadirig season runs •ASS ASSOCIATION season has been a good one. ihgton Hills resident tagged a "They got the 12-point and I grams throughout the year. Dec. 544 in Zone I and Dec. The Downriver Bass Associa With snow cover and mild winter buck around 9 a.m. on openingr got a 7-point," explained Kafila. • Southfield's Georgia Reid, an 12-21 in Zones II and HI, A tion, a non-tournament bass temperatures throughout most of day. Kafila's 7-point was a dandy avid birder, has been a leader in • special late antlerless only club, meeto the fourth Tues- . the state on opening weekend "I saw a huge buck and a doe buck. The antlers featured a 15- the park's three annual bird .day of every month at the ' season will run Dei;. 20«Jan. 4 Dearborn Civic Center. Call hunters were greeted with near but I couldn't get them in my inch spread and the buck counts since 1978. This year on private land only in Zone perfect hunting scope because it was so thick," dressed out at 180 pounds Reid and others helped spot 97 (313) 676-2863 for more infor .ill. mation. conditions for explained Thill, who grew up •Last month a group of Oxford bird species in the park for the DUCKS the first week. OUTDOOR around Fayette at the west end Lions went on a pheasant hunt. ^spring count and 89 species in INSIGHTS of the Upper Peninsula. "Then I Duck season runs through If you haven't at the Harsen's Island Hunt the fall count. , Dec. 2 in the North and Mid bagged your noticed a smaller buck behind Club. Bob Collins, Ed Spinazzo- • Canton's Roland Brege SHOOTING them and he stepped out and I dle zones and through Dec. 9 buck yet, don't la, Carl Szoff, Jim Klauza, Stan donated pictures he took at the in the South Zone, give up. There's got him." Sala and Mike Sauer combined Farm Center, providing a valu RANGES still time, and That "smaller buck" turned to drop 29bird8. able pictorial history of the facili GOOSE BALD MOUNTAIN for muzzleloader out to be a 9-poini with a 16- ty. The second part of the Cana Bald Mountain Recreation* hunters the sea inch spread and nine-inch brow Clay target champs "In 1996, more than 1,640 vol da goose season runs through Area in Lake Orion has Bhot> son hasn't even tines. The buck dressed out at Wings & Clays hosted the unteers gave 16,700 hours of , Dec, 7 in the South Zone out- . gun (skeet & trap, sporting, started yet. Suc 160 pounds. 1997 A 1-Around Clay Target their time throughout the side the five Goose Manage ment Units. Check the 1997 olays, 6-stand), rifle, pistol, cessful hunters "I like to hunt the old fash Championships earlier this Metroparks system," said Tom and archery shooting facili BILL a Michigan Waterfowl Hunting are reminded to PARKER ioned way," explained Thill. I month at the Bald Mountain Smith, chief of interpretive ser ties. Range hours are noon to report that suc don't use bait and I don't use a Gun Range in Lake Orion. vices and head of the volunteer Guide for dates of the season intheGMlTs. sunset on Mondays, Tuesdays, cess. Call or blind and it has worked pretty Clarkston's Gerald Perzyk won program. "These volunteers have Thursday's and Fridays and write to me at the number and well. I've got three deer in the the Top Gun Trap, Jim Siudara really helped improve the PMfASANT 10 a.m. to sunset on Wednes; address listed at the end of this last three years." of Metamora won Top Gun Five Metroparks system." A special late pheasant hunt days. On Saturdays and Sun column. • Redford's Kevin Veith Stand, Jim Beckman of Owosso Anyone interested in volun will once again be offered in days the rifle and pistol range Good luck for the remainder of enjoyed a fantastic hunting sea won Top Gun Ail-Around and teering at their favorite . southern Michigan Deo. 1*15. is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and the season and remember to son and was able to tag a pair of Sporting Clays, and Hank Metropark may call the park Check the 1997-98 Michigan the sporting clays course is think safety first. "bucks. On Oct. 13 Veith shot a Jensen of Naples, Florida won directly or call the Hunting and Trapping Guide open 10 a.m.; to 6 p.m. Bald • Joe Thumbal, of Rochester spike with his bow and arrow. the Top Gun Skeet. METROPARKS administrative for exact boundaries of the Mountain is located at"l330 Hills, shot a doe with his bow On opening day of the firearms office at 1-800-47-PARK& hunt area. Greenshield Rd. (three miles season Veith dropped a 3-point Volunteers honored and arrow and took a 5-point SQUIRREL north of the Palace of Auburn buck on Nov. 16 with his 12 ga. buck. Both were taken in Craw A number of area residents Anglers and hunters are urged Hills). Call (810) 814-9193 for ford County. Fox and gray squirrel season shotgun. Thumbal took both were recently honored for their to report their success. Questions runs through Jan. 1 more information. deer while hunting private land • On Nov. 15th Mike Kafila volunteer work at Kensington and comments are also encour statewide. in Oakland County. broke a 13-year drought. The Metropark near Milford. aged. Send information to 805 E. PONTIAC LAKE •Seventy-year-old Virgil Thill Canton resident shot his first •Dave and Kathy Renwick and Maple, Birmingham, Ml. 48009. RABBIT . Pontiac Lake Recreation Area traveled "north of the Big Mac" buck since 1985. Hunting state their nine-year-old daughter Fax information to (810) 644- Rabbit season runs through in Waterford has rifle, pistol, for the start of the firearms deer land in Hillsdale County, Kafila Bridgett made volunteering a 1314 or call Bill Parker evenings March 31 statewide. shotgun, and archery ranges. season as he has for most of his watched as a group of hunters family affair. The Walled Lake at (810) 901-2573. NATURAL HERITAGE GRANTS Range hours are 10 a.m.-5 December 1 is the deadline to p.m. Wednesdays through apply Natural Resource Natu- Sundays. Pontiac Lake Recre ral Heritage Program small ation Area is located at 7800 Garden City's Walker prevails in playoff grants from the Michigan Gale Rd. Call (810) 666-1020 Department of Natural for more information. Resources; To receive an ORTONVILLE RECREATION For the past 30 years" the with the success of this organiza Hall of Fame. Lee Snow of Farmington Hills, application contact the DNR OrtonviUe Recreation Area in Michigan Majors Bowling Asso tion. The two other inductees were president of MMBA, finished 8th at P.O. Box 30180,' Lansing Ortonville has rifle, pistol and ciation has been running a The Qualifying Rounds took Ted Bakatselos and Ken Wyatt in this event. The finals will be MI 48909-7680 or e-mail your shotgun shooting facilities. monthly tournament for better place on Nov. 22 to determine of Southfield. shown on some local access TV request to ;- Range hours through'Dec. 22 scratch competition bowlers. the 12 finalists. This group is truly elite and stations in December. Look for it are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs on your TV schedule. • sargenl2€fctatejni.us. The This level of competition Among the top six: 1. Lee consists of names that have grant application and exana-* day through Sunday; The always, brings ^_mmmm__ Snow of Farmington Hills who become legendary in our area. •While the MMBA has cele Ortonville Recreation Area is The MMBA Hall of Fame is on pies of past grants awarded out the best in TEN-PIN set a new nine game qualifying brated 30 years, the Metro Bowl are also available on the DNR located at 5779 Hadley Rd. the game to vie ALLEY record for this event with 2,232 display permanently at Cherry ing Tour has just begun. Call (810) 693-6767 for more for the dollars and that is averaging 248; 2. Hill Lanes. Wildlife Division web site at: The November event was held httpVAvildlife.dnr.state.mi.ufl/ information. and the honors Lonnie Jones of Detroit, 2,218; 3. The day of the finals was a at Cherry Hill North Lanes in that go with the Val Sherlock of Flint, 2,187; 4. cold and cloudy day, but the sun Clarkston on Nov. 16. hbmepages/NaturaLHer- POINTEMOU1LLEE victories. Rick Eiermann of Garden City, must have been shining on The big difference in the two The rifle and pistol range at Last weekend 2,170; 5. Jon Putti of Roseville, Walker, who prevailed over the tournament organizations, the the Pointe Mouillee State proved to be the 2,166; 6. Todd Subka of Grand rest of the best for a first-place Metro Tour is an 80 percent ARCHERY Game Area in Rockwood has biggest of the Haven, 2,158. trophy and $4,000 prize money. handicap event. been closed due to environ JUNIOR OLYMPICS year for the The next six included: 7. Larry He defeated the top-seeded Quite often, a lower average mental concerns. Call (313) organization. It Walker of Garden City, 2,154; 8. Chris Sand in an exciting match bowler can compete very compet The Oakland County Sports 379-3820 for more inform* was the champi Chris Sand of Roseville, 2,149; 9. 244-215. The game was decided itively. manClub in Clarkston offers ..tidni';;,;':' "..';,. AL ;; a JuniorOlympicArchery; > f onship tourney HARRISON Mark Applegate of Dorr, 2,145; in the 10th frame after both left Shawn Furman of Waterford at Cherry Hill 10. Bill Frobergof Baroda, 2,143; ies were stopped by a stubborn took first by defeating Michael Development jr^ograin begin Lanes in Dear 12. Arnie Goldman of Plymouth, 7-pin. Rose of Pontiac 204-180, his sec ning at 1 ptm, on Sundays. METROPARKS born Heights, but it also fea 2,126. If Sand had carried the seven, ond victory on the MBT. Call (810) 623-0444 for more METROPARK REQUIREMENTS tured the 25th annual champi There were two 300 games in he might have won. In the opening match, Bruce information. Moat Metropark programs are onship banquet and hall of fame the qualifying round rolled by Walker started with the first MacDonald of Clarkston defeat JUNK* ARCHERS frese Whilesomer^uire a Awards held at the Hawthorne Bob Wiszowaty and Chuck Mor four strikes, then left the door ed James Robertson of Water A weekly program for junior nominal fee, Advanced regis Valley Country Club in West- ris. wide open with a split in the ford, 223-155. archers begins at9«.mYSat- . tration and a motor vehicle land. Eiermann posted a 299 game fifth frame. Sand was unable to The second match featured urdays at Detroit Archers in permit are required for all Now that the association is and celebrated his 44th birthday take advantage of the break, and MacDonald disposing of Brett WestBloomfield. Call (248) programs. Call the respective sponsored by Budweiser "King of during the finals on Sunday by Walker ran up the next four Tieman of Waterford. Tieman 661-9610 or (313) 835-2110 parks, toll free: Stony Creek, Beers," the prize money is qualifying for the 5th spot in the strikes in a row which proved to then was defeated by Rose in a for more information. 1-800-477-.7766; Indian greater and the level of competi TV finals. be decisive. low scoring match 165-140. SttlBAOUB Springs, 1-800-477-3192; tion is at an all-time high as However, we must backtrack a Eiermann was eliminated in For information or entry forms A 3D league begins Wednes Kensington, 1-800-477-3178. there are now 535 members con few hours to the evening of the the first match by Jones 238- for the next event is Saturday, day, Dec. 3, dt Detroit Archers itSS PERMITS sisting of the best bowlers in the banquet at Hawthorne Valley. 208, then Walker defeated Dec. 27 at Lakewood Lanes in in West Bioomfield. Cell (248) The 1998 Huron-Clinton state of Michigan. For it was there that he Jones, 238-225, and crushed Waterford. For more informa 661-9610 or (313) 835-2110 Metroparks annual vehicle The leadership of executive received the ultimate honor, Goldman 254-187. tion, call Roy Akers at (248) 673- for more information. entry permits and boat secretary and tournament direc being inducted into the Michi This was the second champi 7407. , launching permits are on sale tor Ken Charrette has a lot to do gan Majors Bowling Association onship win for Walker. Honor roll to appear Dec. 7. at all Metropark offices. Vehi CUSSES cle entry permits are $15 and FIT TYING $8 for senior citizens. The Bueters Outdoors in annual boat launching per Northville still has openings mits are $18 and $9 for senior Canadian Geese keep close family ties for its fall fly tying classes. citizens. Call 1-800-47- Call (248) 349-8677 for more PARKS for more information. information. Holidays are NATURE can be a family that was members of an extended fami allow her young of last May to the time when NOTES together this past summer. ly. There may be young of the join her all winter, when springy families get Adults allow their young to year and young from the previ arrives she will force them off OUTDOOR CLUBS OAKLAND together. stay with them during the win ous year in the same group. on their own. Aunts, ter. This can be very important Since chickadees do not live JOIAR COUNTY PARKS She establishes her own little The School for Outdoor Lead uncles, cousins, for geese that are migratory. very long, there aren't too COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS nieces and Older adults are those indi many generations. territory and will exclude other ership, Adventure and Recre females from her area. Her ation, a non-profit organiza- Advanced registration is nephews all get viduals that guide the young Crows in the neighborhood required for all nature pro-; : together at the birds to their over wintering are also members of the same fawns from last year, if not . tion interested in promoting the appreciation of outdoor ' grama at Oakland County holidays. site. Not only do they show the family. pregnant, will grow and mature Parks. Call (810) 626-6473 to It's a time young birds where to go and Young from the summer will in their own areas until they activities, meets at 7,-30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each register or for more informa when everyone how to get there, they are also stay with their adults until are pregnant next spring and tion; gets to renew TIM month at the Colony Hall in NOWICHI strong flyers. spring. can establish their own territo HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS old acquain Generally, an older bird is Southfield! Call (248) 988- Most adult birds would ry. 6668 for more, information. Create hand-made gifts for tances and see the first bird in the traditional exclude their young from the the holidays during this craft how each person is doing. Social animals like bees and V formation of geese flying dur family unit in spring when ants that remain relatively session, which begins at 1 Many, but not all, animals ing migration. Their strength nesting starts, but adult crows inactive during the holiday sea FISHING CLUBS p.rn. Saturday, Dec. 6, at disban after the young leave allows them to cut through the actually enlist the help of their Independence Oaks, the nest or mature to adoles air and provide uplifting cur one year old offspring to help son are still together and MtTRO-WEBT STEEUWADBRS cence and never associate with rents to make it easier for those raise the new nestlings. remain with their relatives all Metro-West SteelheadersV each other again. flying behind them. This is in sharp contrast to their lives. jheetsat7:30p.tn.onthe first STATE PARKS Canada geese seen flying Black-capped chickadees that the white-tailed deer. Sometimes just visiting on Tuesday of each month In the STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS around during winter, however, frequent your feeders are also Though the adult female will the holidays is enough! cafeteria at Garden City High School. Call Dominic Liparoto Maybury State Park, Proud at (248) 476-502 7 for more Lake Recreation Area, Bald information. Mountain Recreation Area, Highland Recreation Area MICHIGAN flY FISHING and Island Lake Recreation In-line part of New Year's Eve race day The Michigan Fly Fishing Area offer nature interpretive Club meets*at 7 p.m. the.first programs throughout the Detroit Edison and Blue Cross Blue Shield and third Wednesdays of each year. A state park motor vehi Registration is from noon to 3 p.m. race month at Livonia of Michigan will be sponsoring the 28th cle permit is required for RUNNING day. Clarenceville Junior High entry into alt state parks and annual New Year's Eve Family Fun Beginning at 6 p.m., a post-race New School. CalU810) 478-1494 Run/Walk on Belle Isle. state recreation areas. For 500 runners in the four-miler, the first 25 in Year's Eve Party will be open only to those for more information. registration and additional : Join the runners and walkers beginning at the in-line skate race, and the top 50 in the 21 years and up. FOURStASONS information on the programs 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Belle race walk- All others will receive commemo The Four Seasons Fishing at Maybury call (810) 349- Isle Casino. The $10 party cost includes dancing, DJ, rative awards. beer, wine, pop, food and door prizes. Includ Club meets 7:30 p.m. the first 8390. For programs at Bald -•• Both the one- and four-mile races follow Early registration is $17 for adults and Wednesday of each month at Mountain call (810) 693-6767. _the Detroit Grand Prix course. You can $12 for children (before Dec. 27). Race day ed will be a champagne toast at midnight. the Senior Citizen's Center in For program* at Proud Lake.. either walk or run, but a new feature entry fee is $20 ($15 for children 12-and- For party information, call Dennis Hanloy the Livonia Civic Center. Call arid Highland call (810) 685- includes a 4-mile in-line skate. ' under) which includes long-sleeve T-shirt, at(248)545-3792. Jim Kudej at (313) 591-0843 2433. For programs at Island All children 12 years and younger will post-race refreshments, trophies and For more race information, call (313) 886- for more information. Lake call (810) 229-7067. receive trophies. Plaques will go to the first awards. 5560. •—#< •« • *•-* - •»*•*-*-*— • *mt