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Thursday •6 >:i> October 16,1997 Ite0tlan& ®towcu«r Putting You In Touch With Your World m VOLUME 33 NUMBER 38 WESTLANO, MICHIGAN • 86 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ® O 1M7 HomsTown Communication* Network, In?- $.-.' i N THE PAPER LeBlanc blasts Barns for letter TODAY Justine Barns says she decided to publicly member. he distanced himself from Barns' let oppose fellow council member Richard Barns accepted sole responsibility for ter. LeBlanc because of his performance on coun the letter, paid for by the Westland "I don't take any responsibility for Committee for Better Government. the decisions of the executive commit cil. LeBlanc dismissed Barns' letter as a trans "I am a part of that committee," tee of that group, nor do I have any COUNTY NEWS parent attempt to discredit his candidacy. Barns said, "and I didn't obligate any responsibility for the letter," Griffin BY DARRELL CLEM candidacy amid hopes of boosting other personalities for that letter said. Open primary: In an effort STAFF WRITER Charles "Trav" Griffin's campaign. except myself." The dispute erupted as six candi to open up the election Westland City Councilman Richard Barns isn't up for re-election, but she is LeBlanc charged that Griffin was dates compete for four council seats in LeBlanc is firing back at colleague Jus supporting Griffin. involved in the letter. the Nov. 4 election. Incumbents process here, a Wayne tine Barns for issuing a letter urging "I believe this is an attempt to dis This is Trav Griffin. Make no mis LeBlanc, Griffin, Sandra Cicirelli and County resident has voters to disregard his re-election credit my candidacy because of concern take about it," LeBlanc said. The com Sharon Scott and challengers Dennis organized Citizens for effort. for how Trav will fare in this election," mittee paid for it. The committee LeMaitre and Dorothy Smith are in the "I think it was in extremely poor LeBlanc said. mailed it. Trav Griffin runs that com race. Fairness in County Pri taste," he said Monday. Barns stood by her letter and said mittee." The top three vote-getters will win maries. The group wants LeBlanc dismissed Barns' letter as a she decided to publicly oppose LeBlanc Griffin conceded Tuesday that he has a charter amendment on transparent attempt to discredit his because of his performance as a council previously helped the committee, but Please see Lfcllfcfc'AB the August 1998 ballot which, if adopted, will Goes greyhound allow voters to nominate Activists, one candidate for each county office, regardless of'party. /A5 religious
COMMUNITY LIFE leaders Best foot forward: Just for Kicks has two common clash denominators -the mem BY DARRELL CLEM bers' love of dancing and STAFF WRITER their commitment to -•> Gay activists sparred .with religious leaders, an attorney and parents Tues dance for the benefit of day over a Wayne-Westland school charities. /Bl board decision to omit "sexual orienta tion" from the district's non-discrimina tion policies. AT HOME Even as board members called for a
Living with history: As the • SCHOOL BOARD Franklin Community Antiques Show draws ceasefire to the controversy that mush near, see how antique roomed in May, the debate on whether gay students and employees need pro pieces can be comfortable tective policies widened. as well as stylish./DB "This board has made a decision/ vice president Mathew McCusker said, "and it's time to move on." Sticking with style: A His remarks came on the same night Livonia native makes beautiful, unusual Please see CLASH* AS designs in mosaic twig furniture. IrD6 Thomas
ENTERTAINMENT to skip ;ATT PHOTO BY TOM HAWIEY Photo exhibit: Now, the Fast friends: Vickie Nipp ofWestland adopted PJ, a nearly 5-year-old greyhound, in a rescue generation which grew up program, called REGAP. PJ was once a racing greyhound and joined the Nipp family in July. debate with The Beatles can For more, please see Page A3. BY DARRELL CLEM relive the early years with STAFF WRITER an exhibition of 32 black Mayor Robert Thomas is refusing to attend a mayoral candidates forum and white photographs at sponsored by Westland Jaycees, fuel Laurel Park Place in ing criticism that he is ignoring young Livonia. /El Workshop to focus on parenting issuesvoters . "As an organization in the city of BY LAURIE HUMPHREY said. The fee is $3 per person. from her job with Staff Development Westland, the Westland Jaycees are STAFF WRITER Parents' Day is an annual program, last June to focus on the Family disappointed that the mayor doesn't Parents in the Wayne-Westland beginning at 8 a.m., geared toward Resource Center, the goal of Parents' want to participate," event chairman improving a child's school life, home Day is three-fold: John Montesa said. "It seems like he's Opera: Michigan Opera school district are gearing up for school - Theatre's production of Saturday, Oct. 25. life and community life. The focus is to • Invite parents into the schools so ignoring a younger segment of the In a half-day event at Franklin Mid lay the foundation for a positive life for that they feel comfortable; community." lTJieMasic.EhitelwilLbe dle School-parentswillleamways-to— -jcMldren^&v£iLJtliQ^ghJ;hey are also Show parent8_that they are not Mayoral challenger Kenneth Mehl an exciting show promises cope with common issues concerning committed to help fix the lives of chil alone in trying to keep their child off ^confirmed Tuesday~trra1rhe-wiH atter their children. dren who have already experienced the right track to a successful life; the "Meet the Candidates" forum. Steven Vedder ofRedford, Yet, parenthood is not a requirement problems. • Provide parents some type of social Montesa said the event is scheduled and other local chorus to attend Parents' Day "4" according to "We really are focused at interven avenue (hence the event keynote come for 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Livonia Churchill members. /El Beverly Brooks, director of the Family tion," said Brooks, a district employee dian who deals with real life issues). High School's auditorium. He said it is Resource Center, sponsoring agent of of 26 years. "Parents may not have a "When you have a child, you don't get free and open to the public. the event. child with a self-esteem problem today, a certificate saying you're qualified to Thomas said Tuesday he won't par "Anyone can come ... grandparents, or a drug problem today, but tomorrow, parent," Brooks said. "We're promoting ticipate in any more candidate forums those thinking of becoming parents, something may happen. Peer pressure healthy families, healthy kids." after Oct. 22, when he plans to face off INDEX (non-parents) who are parenting ... may come tomorrow." This program is intended to enhance against Mehl in a Westland Chamber we're reaching out to everyone," she According to Brooks, who retired Please see PARENTS, A4 Please see DEBATE, A8 Places & Faces A2 Obituaries XX Classified Index F6 Real Estate F6 Rental 8 G3 9-year-old honored for saving 5-year-old Jobs $ Careers HI BY LAURIE HUMPHREY Help is exactly what Brandy did when she saw Home & Service J2 STAFF WRITER Chandler Shahee, a niece of one of the tenants, at Sports CI A Westland resident is proving that heroes can the bottom of the pool last July. She didn't stop to At Home D6 come in any size. think about the one summer of swim lessons she Brandy Chaston, 9, stands about 4 feet tall. Yet took years ago, she just reacted. Entertainment El that did not stop her from swimming down five feet "I was walking around the pool and saw her lay Real Estate Fl to the bottom of the pool at Forest Lane Apart ing at the bottom," said the fourth-grader. "I yelled ments. She rescued a 5-year-old girl from drowning. at my mom, pointed to the bottom and jumped in." For this act of bravery, Brandy recently received Before Tiana could figure out what was going On, HOW TO REACH US a viBit from Mayor Robert Thomas during class at the young victim was dragged into the shallow end Edison Elementary. In addition to the visit, Brandy of the pool and began vomiting. got a plaque, a letter and a lot of recognition. "Brandy brought her to the shallow end by her Newsroom: 313-963-2104 "I didn't know he was coming," said Brandy. arm," said Tiana. Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 Brandy's mom, Tiana, knew though and she was "I thought she was dead," Brandy admitted, thero to watch and record the event. She pho E-mail: newsroom © ooonline.com "because she wasn't moving. She can't swim." tographed all the congratulatory hugs from Later that day,' Brandy remembers seeing her at Nlghtline/Sports: 313-953-2104 Brandy's classmates. the pool again, but nowhere near the water. Reader Comment Line: 313-953-2042 "He told the whole story," said Tiana about the "She kept following me and said I must be her Classified Advertising: 313-691-0900 mayoral visit. "He told the kids that if they see Hero: Brandy Chaston, 9, ?7iarks the spot', someone in trouble, they should try and help." Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 Please see SAVING, A4 where she jumped in a pool to save a life.. Home Delivery: 313-591-0500
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*.,*<, > 1tfake-up Westland Homecomjng court *JV^IQW to Obtain Small Business Loans" will be *i$.topic at the Westland Chamber of Commerce PLACES & FACES 3j?dke-Up Westland breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Tues- ^jfy, Oct. 21, at Joy Manor, 28999 Joy Road in char, Linda Lang Bartel, Gail Oust, Joan gffestland. Shapiro, Ruth Langan, Katherine Kincaid, Holly ^Featuring Jean A. Davis, vice president of Harte, Maris Saule and Beverly Jenkins will ^Bp'8 Small Business Center, the seminar will meet and talk with their fans. They will also be softer tips on how to market yourself to a loan signing books. imicer. Paperbacks & Things is in the Oak Plaza strip The talk is aimed at new or existing businesses mall on Wayne Road between Wendy's and as well as home-based businesses. Arby'8. Cost is $20 for non-chamber members. RSVP at For more information, call (313) 522-8018. (313)326-7222. Book-Lovers Day Meeting change Paperbacks & Things of Westland is holding its The Friends of Nankin Mills meeting has been 13th annual Book-Lovers Day Party 1-3 p.m. on changed to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Saturday, Nov. 1. Authors such as Shelly Thack- Nankin Mills first floor classroom. er, Marian Edwards, Nancy Gideon, Peggy Han-
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BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN Now PJ is not only getting along with the STAFF WRITER family, Nipp and her husband Kerry and their A Westland family decided to go greyhound. 16-year-old son, she is also making friends with And are they glad they did. their four cats. One of the cats even wants to "We probably won't ever have anything else," play with PJ, Vickie Nipp said. said Vickie Nipp, of Westland. Nipp attended a Greyhound Walk for Life at Nipp adopted PJ, a nearly 5-year-old grey the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse hound, in a rescue program, called REGAP. PJ Pointe Shores in honor of World Pet Day, Oct. 4. was once a racing greyhound. The day raised money for the REGAP group and Michigan REGAP, or Retired Greyhounds As provided information about the greyhound breed Pets, is nonprofit group with a goal of educating of dog. the public about the plight of racing greyhounds. One of REGAP's goals has been to educate The group also works to find permanent homes people that retired greyhounds aren't mean, for those dogs that are rescued. (See related vicious, high-strung dogs. story.) The dogs there all got along really well and PJ joined the Nipp family in July, and she will were totally calm, Nipp said. reach her 5th birthday in November. And PJ doesn't spend all her time running, in It all started when Vickie Nipp told a friend fact she enjoys sitting with her head in Nipp's lap, but when she runs, "she runs at a pretty she wanted to get either a Great Dane or a grey: hound. That friend has two greyhounds and sent good lick," Nipp said. her the literature about REGAP. "We had been But it's not necessary to have a really big yard wanting to do it (adopt a dog) for a long time," to own a greyhound, Nipp said. Nipp said.
Pals for life: Livo nia resi dent Mer- rie West plays with grey hounds in the back yard.
STAJT PHOTO BT JM JAGDFELD Other area families go to the dogs
BY CASEY HANS they don't win, they're a liabili West said, with their roots in STAFF WRITER ty. It costs them $35 to eutha Egypt. They are easily trained, When Arty, Indy, Rojas and nize and dispose of them; are the third-fastest land ani Rex get together, it's a family they'd just as soon give the mal after the cheetah and the reunion. dogs to us." horse, and would just as soon The four greyhounds gath The group hosted a Grey sit and put a head in your lap ered in Merrie West's back hound Walk for Life at the than be out running. yard on Lamont in Livonia Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in West calls them "lovable recently — two there as foster Grosse Pointe Shores in honor couch potatoes" and said the dogs awaiting permanent of World Pet Day. The day former race dogs, which can homes, one West's adopted raised money for the REGAP reach upwards of 45 miles per family dog and a fourth a pre group and provided informa hour when they run, actually vious foster dog who had found tion about the greyhound sleep some 17 hours each day. a home and was just back for a breed of dog. One of the things REGAP visit. West estimates that there looks for when placing grey "Greyhounds are like a fami are between 8,000 and 9,000 hounds in new homes is a ly reuniting," West said. They greyhounds rescued each year, backyard fence — because the automatically like one anoth but there are upwards of dogs do not understand the er." 50,000 dogs coming off of grey danger of cars — and someone The four all share a previous hound tracks. "We take as that will always walk the dog life as racetrack dogs who were many as we can take,"she on a leash. rescued from tracks in the added. "How do I say 'no' to "They can never be allowed south. West and her peers are Rex? How do I say 'you have to to go free," she added. all part of a group called be the one to die*?" REGAP — Retired Grey A number of Observer-area Anyone interested in REGAP hounds as Pets, which not only families have adopted these or learning more about adopt rescues former track grey lovable, large dogs and still ing or fostering greyhounds, hounds but also fosters the others serve as foster families, can call (800) GO HOUND or dogs and places them in she said. West added that visit the Web site at homes. greyhounds are often thought http://www.tir.com/~REGAP The group steps in "when of as high-strung dogs, when 4MI. Michigan REGAP repre they (dog owners and trainers) they are really very docile and sentatives include Leslie Forys have no further use for the loving pets. of Plymouth (313) 454-1002 dogs," she said. "The grey They are one of the oldest and Lenka Perron of St. Clair hounds are disposable. When breeds of dogs in the world, Shores (248) 773-7991.
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Parents from page Al Parents' Day 4 "We" Are Family! learning. what parents are already doing per building ratio. Saturday, Oct. 25,1997 • Franklin Middle School BMAKOvTsmkwi me0tlan&<3)bsmr*r •%,• Saving from page Al (USPS 663-530) * Published (very Sunday and Thursday by Observer & Eccentric® Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft. Livonia. Ml *4150. Periodical postage paW al Uvonla, Ml «151. Address al mail (subscription, cnange-ol address. Form 3S69) to P.O Box3004, Lrvonia. Ml 46151.Telephone 69(-0600 guardian angel." friend and wonders how she is, get out was to drink all the 1 thought she was dead That was the last time Brandy Tiana said. She also remembers water, and then things turned * HOME DELIVERY SERVICE because she wasn't Newsstands per copy, 75« saw Chandler. She went back the words Chandler spoke when black." , Carrier per month, $360 Carrier per year, S43£0 home to Kentucky. she finally got out of the pool. There is little chance that moving. She can't Mai yearly- *4S.OO Brandy often thinks about her "I thought the only way I could Brandy will forget what could swim.' Al advertising published In the Wesdand Observer is subject to the eoncatiens staled in tne appticaMe rata card. have happened to Chandler, but copies o( which are evajabie from t» advertising department, WesSand Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Uvonia, Ml 44150. (313) 591-2300. The WesSand Observer reserves the right not to accept an advertised* onto. Observer A a letter from Deputy Mayor Brandy Chaston EecentricA ad-takers have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of art advertisement shaJ *.;• conaStute Una) acceptance o* t» advertser'a order. You Have Choices When George Gillies will serve as a - Westland resident » twu reminder. aafaMMMi^^MMBaaMMMBM^^BMHa-aM.aa^MBBBVB^.KHM^MMaMaBViii^ It Comes to Your Hearing "Brandy showed such maturity those swim lessons so many Did you know that if you have a hearing loss there are at her young age to act as she did ... I'm sure without Brandy's years ago, but she doesn't plan READER SERVICE LINES other options than just buying a hearing aid from a retail to take any more. sales store? Did you know that there are ways to protect quick action, the results could have been tragic..." "I'm in Science Club now," she your ears now to avoid or lessen hearing loss down the said simply. Observer Newsroom E-Mail road? And were you aware that a whole world of hearing Brandy is thankful she took care is available to you through your local audiologist? B Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to Asa "tufl-service" audktogy-based hearing care prac the editor or make general comments to any member of our news Barbara J. Douglas tice, Personalized Hearing Care offers: l«i Upto$10.00vaJoe. Expires 11/30*97. Umrted to Seniors 60 years and dder. Fax Line: 313-953-2288 Cartx^beapp^toirguarxeco^aymects- ifelidlnf B You can use a MasterCard or Visa CITY OF GARDEN CITY $ to access the following information PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL •• from our classified ads. This service MEETING is available by noon Wednesday and Saturday: SEPTEMBER 29,1997 PUBLIC HEARING T 7:10 P.M, FAMILY FITNESS...FAMILY Full! 1 •'• Item No. 9822: Present were Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, Leclercq, Vehicles: used trucks, vans and all Ryall, Juarez, and Dodge. Absent none. *., makes of automobiles^ Cost; $39.95 2 weeks FREE Trial ;i .a , Solicitation of Public Comments on the Rezoning of Property located at 29611 Ford Road (Pep Boys) currently zoned R-2 to CBD. O&E On-line: 313-591-0903 PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:20 P.M. Member World Moo Duk Kwan Tang Sod Do Febsratjon J' ' • You can access Qn-Line with just Present were Mayor Breen, councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, Leclercq, Ryall, Juarez, and Dodge. Absent none. ') •: ). about any communications software • •'•'-•PC or Madnjosh. On-Llne users cam Solicitation of Public Comments on the Rezoning of Property located \fy 1868 Middlebelt Road (Old Post Office) currently zoned 0-1 to CBD. $$ j * Send and rtftivt unlimited e-mail. y f Accessall features ofthelitttptit—Telnet, Gopher, WWW and more. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AT 1:30 P.M. \ • Read electronic editions of the the Observer & Eccentric newspapers. Present were Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, Leclercq, Ryall, Juarez, and Dodge. Absent none. Also present were City Manager ? \ •Chat with users across town oracrossthe country. Bayless, City Clerk-Treasurer Showalter and City Attorney Cummings. 'i • To begin your Ori-LInc^exploration, call 313-591-0903 with your Moved by Dodge; supported by Barker: I computer modem. At the login prompt, type: new. At the password 9-97-380 RESOLVED: To approve the rezoning at 29611 Ford Road from h?* • prompt, press your enter key. At the key prompt, type: 9508. R-2 to CBD, as recommended by the DDA, Planning Commission and City Manager. i*• * AYES: Unanimous \ On-line Hotline: 313-953-2266 Moved by Dodge; supported by Juarez: 1 • If you heed help, call the On-Llne Hotline at the number above. 9-97-381 RESOLVED: To take no action on the Special Land Use for v^_ e$w \ / vr^m i ///. I 29611 Ford Road. Korean Karate Lessons...for Self-Discipline, Respect, AYES: Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Leclercq. Ryall, Confidence, and Fitness. Great for relieving stress. \Photo Reprints: 313-591-0500 Juarez, and Dodge. A in \ • Order reprints of pictures that have been taken by our staff pho NAYS: Councilmember Wiacek. ,Great for all members of the family...ADULTS, No action taken. TEENS and CHILDREN (10 yrs. & up) fti tographers: . " , Moved by Dodge; supported by Juarez: • Provide the publication date, page number, and description of the 9-97-382 RESOLVED: To approve the rezoning at 1858 Middlebelt Road • NO Contracts picture, which must have been published within tht past 6 months. N0 • $20 for the first print, $7.50 for each additional print paid in advance from 0-1 to CBD, as recommended by the DDA, Planning s. UDUD >»• Hidden Costs Ifcf (check or credit card). Commission and City Manager. 7 rnnilli <• NO Sign Up Fee AYES: Unanimous Moved by Barker; supported by Dodge: l~, meMemam The Observer/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 ** Open primary j County group seeks charter change LADIES NIGHT BY KEN ABRAMCZYK now has organized and chairs cannot muster eight votes to STAFF WRITKR Citizens for Fairness in County support the resolution, the group John Hand and many Wayne Primaries. will need 63,000 signatures on County voters remember the The group wants a charter petitions from Wayne County Tn-Store Demonstrations ft 1996 Republican primary elec amendment on the August 1998 registered voters to place the tion between Spencer Abraham ballot which, if adopted, would item on the August 1998 ballot, especially for women and Ronna Romney for the U.S. allow each voter in a county pri Hand said. Senate race. mary to vote to nominate one- "That is a large undertaking," It was a hotly contested race, candidate for each county office, Hand said. regardless of party. and obviously important to all Opposition looms October 23, 1997 Michigan voters to choose the. There are a number of spoiled i. ./eventual Republican nominee on ballots that occur, Hand said. Not everybody is jumping on u: ' the November ballot. Some communities, such as Red- the open primary wagon. '. I But if you wanted to vote ford, have software that kicks Commissioner Thaddeus Canton Store J Republican in that race and vote the ballot back to voters when McCottar, R-Livonia, said he ' for a Democrat in a county race, they cross parties. will vote against such a resolu 6:30-9:00pm you may have felt frustration, Hand said charter commis tion if it is proposed to the com Hand said. And if you voted for sioners didn't address this issue mission. McCotter also chairs both, you may have spoiled your at all in the early 1980s. the Wayne County Republicans. Meet Oldies vote. "It's something we overlooked Wayne County candidates "If you voted in that (Senate when we put the charter togeth already go through a nominating raw?), you couldn't vote for coun er," Hand said. "When (the char process for the party to get onto 104.3 WOMC's ter commission) saw the elec the ballot and generally repre ty executive, prosecutor or coun r ty clerk if you wanted to vote for tions were partisan, w e just sent the ideals of that party, Democrats." said Hand, a Dear stopped there. We didn't appre McCotter said. Dana Mills and born Heights resident and a for ciate that we could have had an "Why should a Democrat cross mer Wayne County charier com open primary as part of the over and decide a Republican "Matinee Mindy" missioner. charter." and a Republican cross over and decide on a Democrat?" McCot "If a contested state or nation Action soon? carpentry 'i al primary happens to coincide ter said. That would allow for a with contested county primaries, Wayne County Commissioner potential for "mischief-making" i\ many Wayne County voters are William O'Neil, D-Allen Park. in the primary. McCotter said. effectively excluded from a also serves on the citizens' group For example, voters who may electrical choice of county officers, because executive committee. He hopes have political leanings toward of their vote at the state or to introduce a resolution on the one party and only one candw national level." charter amendment for commis date in a particular race could sion action later this month or in cross over in an open primary to plumbing Charter amendment November. the other party and vote for an sought "I believe in fairness, and it's unknown or a candidate in that fair to have open primaries so same race who they really don't The closed primary election is people can vote for their favorite support. nothing new for Wayne County decorating candidates," O'Neil said. voters, but the idea of an open If the 15-member commission primary appeals to Hand, who Please see PRIMARY, A9 refreshments ["F^"E"A^ING!n| , SMALL 3USINESS • N A MANS & free stuff! 1 START UP & MANAGEMENT' | If you are a dislocated worker, and | desire to be self-employed don't • I let this chance pass you by. I & I FREE OPPORTUNITY! 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Arrangements were made preceded in death by her hus Funeral services for Francis with burial at Knollwood Ceme by Vermeulen Funeral Home. band, Hobert. Wollschlager, 61, of Westland tery, Canton. Officiating was the Mrs. Morgan, who died Sept. were recently in Vermeulen Rev. Partensky. 29 in Ann Arbor, was born in MARTHA E. YOU NO survivor dies at 58 Memorial Funeral Home. Offici Mrs. Forster died Oct. 1 at her Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She Funeral services for Martha ating was the Rev. Neil D. Cowl residence. She was a homemak was a homemaker. She was a Young, 80, of Westland were H. Robert Church, 58, of West- ing from The Kirk of Our Savior er. charter member of St. Theodore recently in Uht Funeral Home land died of heart failure on Church. Memorials may be made Surviving are: sons, Gary Kim- Catholic Church; 25 years in St. with burial at Parkview Ceme Thursday, Oct. 9. to American Cancer Society, ber, Richard Powell, Todd Harp Theodore Choir and member of tery, Livonia. Officiating was the He was a 27-year survivor of a 29350 Southfield Road, Suite er; daughters, Jeri Crandall, Confraternity of Christian Rev. Charles Ray Clayton. kidney transplant, which was 110, Southfield 48076. Susan Kimber, Nancy Jones; Woman. Mrs. Morgan bowled 35 Memorial contributions may be considered experimental when it Mr. Wollschlager, who died brother, Raymond Drovillard; years with Wednesday Night made to the Heart Foundation. was performed in 1970, accord Oct. 4 in Dearborn, was born in sisters, Rose Teehan, Nancy Ladies Junior House League at Mrs. Young died Oct. 6 at her ing to his wife of 26 years, Patri Detroit. He attended Western Alvord; 19 grandchildren and Town & Country Bowling. She home. She was a homemaker. cia. Church wa_s on dialysis for University, receiving a degree in three great-grandchildren. Mrs. was a member of Rosedale Gar Surviving are: sons, David, more than two years at the old business administration. He Forster is preceded in death by dens Golf League. Dana, Joseph, Jerry; daughters, Wayne County General Hospital worked in sales at a tool and die her husband, Richard. Surviving are: sons, George of Nora Brittain, Bettie Peters, before transferring to the Uni manufacturer. He enjoyed fish Westland, Henry II of Westland, Carolyn Clayton, Wilma Molitor; versity of Michigan kidney pro ing and gardening. VIOLA M. PARMENTER Joseph of Garden City; daugh 21 grandchildren, 26 great gram in Ann Arbor. Surviving are: sons, Frank of ters, Eileen Gates of Sylvania, grandchildren and 2 great-great He was one of the first to be in .Funeral services for Viola Par- Ann Arbor and Eric of Westland; menter, 82, of Westland were Mich., Mary Martino of Com grandchildren. Mrs. Young is the experimental program that daughters, Cheryl West of Gre- merce Township, Kathleen Mor preceded in death by her hus was sponsored by the U.S. gov recently in Uht Funeral Home sham, Ore. and Michelle Kettler with burial at Glenwood Ceme gan-Landing of Tallahassee, band, Robert and grandson, Ray ernment Department of Health. of South Lyon; brothers, Joseph Fla., Evelyn Stedman of West- Clayton. On Nov. 2, 1970, he received a tery, Wayne. Officiating was the of Westland and Paul of West- Rev. David Bonde. land, Colleen Train of Troy; cadaver kidney transplant land; mother, Agnes brother, Ralph Potwarka of because no family donor was Mrs. Parmenter died Sept. 24 MARY 8. ROBERTS Wollschlager of Westland; and in Garden City. She was a home- Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; sis Funeral services for Mary available. five grandchildren. Mr. ter, Mary Hickson of Waterloo. He weighed only 119 pounds maker. Roberts, 61, of Westland were Wollschlager is preceded.in Surviving are: sons, Clayton, Mich; 15 grandchildren and one recently in Neely-Turowski at the time of his transplant but death by his wife, Jeanne. great-grandchild. went on to live in excellent H. Robert Church Robert, Wayne, Rodger, Darrel, Funeral Home with burial at health, according to his wife. Allen, Kevin, Kurt; daughters^ Parkview Cemetery. Officiating ANNA LACK Faye Bevel of Taylor, Kay Mills, JUANfTA Q. TURNER was the Rev. Roy Forsyth. She hopes his example shows expenses. how important organ donation is Funeral services for Anna Gale Faulkner; brother, Edward Funeral services for Juanita Mrs. Roberts died Sept. 30 in Church worked for Fisher Lack, 83, of Westland were Landau; sisters, Virginia Dyer, Turner, 76, of Westland .were Farmington Hills. She was a no.t only to the recipient but to Wallpaper and Paint for 26 the recipient's family. recently in L.J. Griffin Funeral Margaret Steingasser, Doris Sin recently in Uht Funeral Home dietitian for a hospital. She had years, until the company closed. Home with burial at St. Hedwig gleton; 26 grandchildren and 38 with burial at Mt. Hope Memori lived in this area for years. •Organ donation does bring He then went to work for a life. It does bring hope and Cemetery. great-grandchildren. al Cemetery, Livonia. Officiating Surviving are: sons, Robert, privately owned decorating ser Mrs. Lack, who died'Oct. 5 in was the Rev. Larry Rowland. Dale; daughters, Carol, Barbara; health and happiness to people," vice in Northville. Patricia Church said. Livonia, was born in Detroit. She ADELLE C. MORGAN Mrs. Turner died Oct. 7 at her seven brothers and four sisters; He is survived by his wife, was a homemaker. home. She was a homemaker. four grandchildren. ; ChXirch, who lived in West- Patricia, children Dawn (Mark) •Funeral services for Adelle Mor Surviving are: daughter-in- gan, 75, of Westland were Surviving are: sons, Arnold, land for nearly 20 years, was a Young, Scott, Michael, Valerie, Darrell, Steven; daughters, longtime member of the Com law, Kathleen Lack; five grand recently in St. Theodore Catholic CLARA H. DEMBR08KY Ronald and sister Bonnie Harre children and 10 great-grandchil Brenda Samuels, Delores Heffn- mon Denominator and the of San Diego, Calif. Church with burial at United Funeral services for Clara Dem- Adventurers C.B. clubs. "Her dren. Mrs. Lack is preceded in Memorial Gardens, Plymouth. er, Rochelle Heffner, Debra brosky, 85, of Westland were Cremation arrangements were death by her husband, Anthony Jacques, Kathy Rohn; brothers, mit" was how he was known to handled by Griffin Funeral Officiating was the Rev. Michael recently in St. Mary Catholic and sons, Donald and Joseph. A. Molnar. Memorials may be Harold McReynolds, Eugene Church, Wayne with burial at his friends in the club. Home of Westland. McReynolds; sisters, Ruby The club also sponsored a A private memorial service is made in the form of Mass Cards St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn CAROL J. FORSTER or Save-a-Heart c/o Dr. Edward Crouse, June Scarsbury; 26 Heights. Officiating was the Rev. fund-raiser which raised money being planned. Interment will be grandchildren and 11 great to help cover major medical in McBride, Mich. Funeral services for Carol Bove, 1500 E. Medical Center William Brennan. Arrangements Forster, 64, of Westland were Drive, Box 023, Ann Arbor grandchildren. Mrs. Turner is were made by Vermeulen Funer al Home. Memorials may be made in the form of Mass offer ings to St. Mary Catholic Church. Mrs. Dembrosky, who died Oct. 5 in Westland, was born in Detroit. She was a homemaker. Surviving are: son, Jerome Kapala of Westland; step-son, Charles Dembrosky of Westland; stepdaughter, Joan Looney of I do not Northville; 12 grandchildren and fear change 5 great-grandchildren. JOYCE JOHNSTON Funeral services for Joyce John- Bton, 55, of Westland were recently in L.J. Griffin Funeral Home with burial at New River Cemetery in Port Austin, Mich. I do not Mrs. Johnston, who died Oct. 3 in Dearborn, was born in Detroit. She was a nurse. fear progress. Surviving are: husband, Mark; sons, Jon, Mark; daughters, Tami, Kimberly; sisters, Barbara Davison, Nancy Davison; and two grandchildren. JACQUELINE M. BERTH IAU ME What is a Medicare supplement? What does it cost? Is vision Funeral services for Jacqueline Berthiaume, 63, of Canton were recently in Schrader-Howell included? What about prescriptions? Is there any deductible? If Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to National Wildlife you have questions about health insurance and Medicare Federation, c/o Bing Edwards, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va. supplements, join us for a seminar and we'll answer all your 22184 or the American Lung Association, 403 Seymour important questions. We'll also introduce you to our Medicare Avenue, Lansing 48933. Mrs. Berthiaume, who died plan featuring a roster of over 3,500 area physicians, 28 local Sept. 29 in Livonia, was born in Putnam, Conn. She was a home- hospitals and co-payments of just $7 (including prescriptions maker. She came to the Canton community in 1993 from West- and a vision plan). All with no monthly plan premiums. Call toll land. Surviving are: husband, free 888-506-GOLD for seminar reservations. -WilliamrdaughtersT-Jacqueline Cohen of Canton, Jplene Nunez ( of Texas; and hvo grandchildren. Tuesday. 10/21 at 2:30 PM SIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 15050 Southfield Rd., Allen Park. BRUCE E. SIWULAX / Tuesday. 10/21 at 2:30 PMSIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 7667 Wayne Rd., Westland. Funeral services for^Brufle Siwu la, 43, of Westland were/recently Tuesday 10/28 at 2:30 PM SIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 23100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. in Uht Funeral Home. Crema tion rites were accorded. Officiat Wednesday... 10/29 at 2:30 PM SIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 15050 Southfield Rd., Allen Park. ing was the Rev. Jack Baker. Tuesday 11/4 at 2:30 PM . SIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 23100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. Mr. Siwula died Oct. 7 at his home. He was a project manag er. Wednesday... 11/5 at 2:30 PM SIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 15050 Southfield Rd., Allen Park. Surviving are: mother, There sa; and brothers, Blase and Thursday... 11/6 at 2:30 PM SIGN OF THE BEEFCARVER 7667 Wayne Rd., Westland. James. Mr. Siwula is preceded in death by his father, Franklin. BERNICE A. TROMBLEY Sselectcare Funeral services for Bernice M E D1 CARE GOLD Trombley, 87, of Westland were we're changing healthcare. For Good. recently in St. John's Evangeli cal Lutheran Church with burial 888 506 COLD at Glen Eden Lutheran Memori 4 6 5 J al Park, Livonia. Officiating was the Rev. Keith Schreiner. Arrangements were made by Uht Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. John's Evan gelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Trombley died Oct. 10 in Livonia. She was a salesperson. Surviving are: brothers, Harold Stobb and sister, Ruth Stobb. Mrs. Trombley i8 preced ed in death by brothers; Elmer, George, Earl; and sisters, Helen Wendt and Gertrude Doletzky. SeleclCaire Medtare Gold is fl Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with a Medicare contract. Anyone with Medicare living in Wayne. Oakland or Macomb County may apply You must continue to pay Medicare iWtB premiums and use plan providers. Up to a $1,000 annual limit on prescriptions. A sales representative will be present with information and applications ( % .; ->- riv;-'". ^^-^- mm mmmmmmmmmm mmm The O&seruer/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 *A7' Law, Bankes join Dems in vote on school payoff BY TIM RICHARD Joining them were Republicans governors, had shorted them for the Senate spread the money • Not act on Engler's proposal Novi, Walled Lake, South Lyon,- STAFF WRITER Lyn Bankes of Redford Town special education and other bud over three years and took it from to assume an 8.3 percent rate of Huron Valley and Troy in Oak-;' Many suburban Republicans ship, whose district includes get line-items. the school aid fund, essentially return on school employees' pen land County; and Waveriy in joined majority Democrats in part of Livonia, and Gerald Law. reducing state school aid. sion fund earnings. Current rate Eaton and Ingham counties. passing the House of Represen of Plymouth Township who also • Pay $77 million a year over is 8 percent. Democrats argued "Ours is the better plan tatives' plan to pay off school dis represents Livonia. House bill terms 10 years to districts that weren't that if investment income falls because it is simple and honest," tricts that won $211 million from All nay votes were cast by The House plan, which speak plaintiffs in the Durant case but below 8.3 percent, local districts said Rep. Bob Emerson, D-Flint, the Durant case. Republicans, including: Deborah er Curtis Hertel of Detroit called which are eligible to file claims. would have to make up the who chairs the House Appropria The House on Oct. 7 approved Whyman of Canton. "a Democratic plan," would: Engler and the Senate proposed deficit, draining local budgets. tions subcommittee on K-12' ,74-32 a bill to pay off the win The Supreme Court in sum • Pay the 84 plaintiffs §211 to float a 15-year bond issue and Durant case winners include school aid. 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The fourth- • The top three vote- she said she had opposed using Association officials entered the students and employees to mean the values and morals that my place finisher will earn a two- getters will win four- city money to support a church debate, despite statements from anti-gay problems don't exist in husband and I believe in." year seat. activity, but she couldn't name local residents and a school the district. She added, "It is not the job* of . Barns, in her letter to voters, year terms. The fourth- the church or provide other spe board attorney who shunned "Please don't confuse silence my child's school to teach values said LeBlanc decides issues place finisher will earn cific details. What angered her, outside interference. with the absence of a problem," and morals." based on "political advantages to a two-year seat. she said, was LeBlanc telling her Board attorney Joseph Ben he said. Grover Kahl, music director of himself and his ambitions, to keep quiet. nett said he is "appalled" by Gay activists and their sup Fairhaven Baptist Church in rather than on what is best for LeBlanc said he didn't recall political activists from "foreign porters have long contended that Westland, warned that the board those he represents." She said he the issue, but he said he believes jurisdictions" who, he said, try to gay students and employees are has to answer to a higher authority. "attempts to manipulate and Center. He questioned why 4hat Barns' motives in opposing impose out-of-state court rulings afraid of being harassed if they misdirect the public." him are more personal. He cited on the Wayne-Westland district. speak out. "Do not let public opinion rule Barns suddenly raised the issue, your tRo*trfflhts. Let your con ' LeBlanc responded, "It's an considering she has attended his opposition to the renaming of Bennett said only a handful of Testerman also hand-delivered insult to my integrity and my Jefferson Elementary as Jeffer Michigan districts include sexual a two-page letter from NEA science ana your presence before past campaign events at the God Almighty, rule your respect for the office that Justine same center. son-Barns Elementary when he orientation in their anti-discrim president Robert Chase, who and I hold." was on the Wayne-Westland thoughts," Kahl said. "If she didn't agree that this ination policies, and he predicted implored the board to reinstate Barns also accused LeBlanc of school board. that Wayne-Westland officials its sexual orientation policies. But Michael Chiumento, a Ply was proper, why was she there?" mouth-Canton teacher and voicing one position and publicly he asked. "Anybody can rent "It had nothing to do with her would have lost a court battle if "Excluding these youth from voting another way. as a person," LeBlanc said. "It they hadn't omitted the term. your non-discrimination policy Westland resident, implored that building. I paid for it, and it school board members to consid .' "She is not stating fact," was a legitimate use. I wasn't was the way it was handled. The David Powless, pastor of War would send the wrong message \ LeBlanc said. "These are lies, school community was never ren Road Light and Life Free to them, their peers and their er reinstating sexual orientation the first to use it, and I won't be policies. He also questioned why J period." the last." consulted before the board voted Methodist Church in Westland, parents," he wrote. on it." board members, as elected offi J When asked Monday to elabo- LeBlanc said he continues to commended the board for drop But local religious leaders and »rate on her allegations, Barns Barns said the issue had noth ping sexual orientation from its parents supported the board for cials, haven't returned phone propose an ethical conduct poli calls he made to them to discuss • said LeBlanc has proposed an cy, although he hasn't gained ing to do with her opposition to policies. voting in August to drop sexual ,' ethical conduct policy for city LeBlanc's council campaign. "You have held firm for a huge orientation policies that had the issue. support from a council majority. LeBlanc also said he opposed a "It leads me to ask a question: i officials even though he used a Barns cited two issues why majority of the people who live been approved just seven J city-owned facility — the senior condominium development near in Westland," he said. months earlier. Some wore blue What is it that you fear?" he she is urging voters not to sup Patchin Elementary School, said. "Perhaps the question'is J citizen Friendship Center — for port LeBlanc, who won a two- But Jim Testerman, an NEA ribbons as a show of support. \ a political fund-raiser. while Barns supported it. Again, Gay and Lesbian Caucus official Westland resident Gena Gian- better asked: Who do you fear?" year term in 1995. Barns said the issue didn't affect Amid the debate Tuesday, the j Barns' letter labeled LeBlanc's First, she said she opposed his who teaches seventh-grade sci nuzzi said the policies threat • actions "a clear indication of his her decision to oppose LeBlanc. ence in York, Pa., warned that ened free speech, and she criti Rev. Neil Cowling of Kirk of Our suggestion that Westland should Savior Church in Westland j disregard for the proprieties of switch from the Wayne County "It's not one thing that caused new federal regulations could cized out-of-state gay activists • civic office." She said his use of me to write the letter," Barns leave districts liable if they fail who come to Wayne-Westland offered to serve as an intermedi Community College district to ary between the two sides, and ! the senior center may not be ille- Schoolcraft College. LeBlanc said. "I'm just putting my com to protect gay students from "to pursue their agenda at the ; gal, but "there is certainly the munity first. My community is harassment. expense of our children." he voiced hope for an amicable said he now realizes such amove solution. _ \ appearance of wrongdoing and a would require state legislation. my priority." Bennett and board members Attorney Steve Jentzen, who • disregard for the public he LeBlanc said he has received say they already have general had earlier threatened that sex "Obviously this board is facjd Secondly, Barns said a past phone calls of support since with a big PR {public relations) ) claims to represent." study session discussion of a policies in place that protect all ual orientation policies could J LeBlanc rejected Barns claims Barns began circulating the let students from harassment and spark a lawsuit, labeled the problem either way you go," ne church-state issue angered her ter. He said he believes that her said. As of Tuesday, board mem j and said he — like many local when LeBlanc told her not to discrimination. measures "unconstitutional." J candidates in the past — paid in attempt to discredit him may Testerman said he is troubled Mary Kae Lockhart, a mother bers hadn't indicated an interest talk about it outside of the meet backfire. in accepting his offer. J advance to use the Friendship ing. When asked to elaborate, that Wayne-Westland officials of three, told the board, "I have a Debate from page Al Watch your mail for of Commerce event at Joy • Mayor Robert Manor. Thomas Is vying for Thomas said he had some reluctance to attend the cham another four years in ber forum but decided to partici office, in what would 7 ; pate, anyway. However, he said be an unprecedented he had decided against similar |p3jldfe^ / appearances even before the third mayoral term in Jaycees invited him. Westland. Challenger "I don't see a need to do any Kenneth Mehl, a former more," Thomas said Tuesday. The mayor noted that the 12-year Westland City Jaycees forum comes just two Council member days before the Nov. 4 election involved In his second K. *? — at a time when he said he will be involved with a busy cam mayoral bid, hopes to ',' paign schedule. unseat Thomas. "I think they waited a little too from long," Thomas said of the Jaycees forum. "They just don't fit into my campaign strategy." said he isn't surprised that the Thomas is vying for another mayor won't be attending the ^toefitech four years in office, in what Jaycees forum. would be an unprecedented third that's what I've been saying mayoral term in Westland. all along — that he ignores the Mehl, a former 12-year Westland younger people in the communi City Council member involved in ty," Mehl said. his second mayoral bid, hopes to Jaycees members range in age unseat Thomas. from 21 to 39. Montesa described Mehl, who has made improved the organization as bipartisan services for younger residents and said it won't be making a one of his campaign goals, con mayoral endorsement. firmed Tuesday that he has Thomas said it isn't his inten accepted the Jaycees invitation. tion to ignore younger voters. H£ "They asked me to, and I'm said he simply isn't doing anj willing to answer whatever ques more candidates forums, partic tions they have," he said. ularly one that comes just tw» Mehl said he has long held the days before the election. • position that Thomas ignores the "We're not trying to shun the city's younger residents, and he younger voters," he said. , CITY OF GARDEN CITY MICHIGAN NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that scaled proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135, Telephone: 313-525-8814, on or before OCTOBER 29, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., for the purchase of the following: TRAFFIC CITATION FORMS Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed envelope endorsed with the name(s) of item(s) bid, at the lower left comer. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the City. ; R.D. SHOWALTER t* City Clerk-Treasurer n Pubhsh Ortolxr 16. 1997 <« r t,JHf -*f CITY OF GARDEN CITY MICHIGAN NOTICE OF BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY that sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135 (Telephone: 313-525- 8814), on or before October 20, 1997 nt 2:00 P.M.; for the work according to plans and specifications prepared by George J. Hartman Architects, PC. CITY OF GARDEN CITY Project: EAST HIGH LIGHTED FIELD RENOVATIONS Bid Package 'A' - Sitework & Fencing Bid Package 'B' • Lighting & Electrical Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed envelope, endorsed with the name of the itcmU) bid. Plans and specifications are available after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Octobor 8, 1997 from the Purchasing Department of Garden City. Contractor* must comply with prevailing wage requirements. Contractor may submit bids for one or both bid packages. The City reserves the right to ncccpt any or all bids and to waive any formalities when deemed in (he best interests of the City R.D. SHOWALTER • • CityClork-Treasurer PuMnh Oct<-*fr9. J2w*l Ifi. 1997 The Observer/TlWRSDAS, OCTOBER 16, 1997 *A9 State audit SC makes minor changes for class waivers BY KEN ABRAMCZYK They made a professional judg cates a higher academic level. Raby said students may STAFF WRITER ment and we've asked them to The college responded that repeat a class to improve a Schoolcraft College's enroll document it better." placement testing, counselor grade, particularly when the ment system has allowed some A performance audit is an advising, course placement and entry level course is required for students, whom counselors rec "economy or efficiency audit" or counselor-approved waivers are a particular concentration. ommended for developmental a program audit expected to pro all administrative procedures. "Let's say you want to go to courses, to enroll in college level vide an independent assessment The college has no policy requir engineering school, and you courses without first completing of the performance of a govern ing new students who score need a B in math and you're get 1310 AM the developmental course. mental entity, program, activity below college level to complete ting C's," Raby said. "I'm not IS READY. 3RAD 0 STATION While that does not violate or function. The audit is "con developmental courses. going to say that's the answer ( ducted to improve public The audit also reported that why students repeat courses), state law or the college's policy, ,<»• O, , the college has taken steps to accountability" and for parties to entry level college courses, such but that could be part of it. S* '"'* „ improve waiver documentation initiate corrective action. The as English 101 and Math 112, "We have people ranging from .*" Beautiful'Women*'** from counselors from these state conducts routine perfor also have numerous repetitive 18-year-olds to those in their *} Come In All Sizes, \ developmental classes after the mance audits of all community student enrollments, which 60s. Their course preparation r?l± So Do Our Furs college received a performance colleges. could be, at least in part, be the could be lacking, or maybe it's As Skotcchcd. audit in April by the Michigan result of "deficiencies" in the col been too long (since the student Minimum Savings $4,000! Auditor General Thomas Students reassigned lege's management information was in school) for them. Or McTavish. The state found that 1,181 of system, the report states. maybe (the course preparation) Natural Female Full Figure Schoolcraft officials have insti 2,048 students with low English But college officials called that never happened. There's a whole BlackGlama or tuted steps this fall to correct placement scores did not com a "value judgment" by auditors host of reasons." Furs American Mahogany some of the deficiencies. "We're plete developmental English and that the finding "did not The report concluded that the Mink Coat now asking counselors to docu courses before enrolling in col represent a violation of state, college's admissions and moni Reduced ment when they make excep lege level English. federal or college policy." toring practices "were generally Sometimes those students High Style Gtvenchy 30 to 40% tions to that rule," said Butch "The college does not have, nor effective" in helping students Haute Couture .Raby, vice president of business enroll in college level classes does it wish to have, a policy successfully complete their class 55" in Length services. "We took issues with once counselors discover that which artificially limits the es and programs. some of (the state's) numbers. those students may not belong number of times one may enroll McTavish added three other in those classes due to a bad test Through "In the past we've relied on in a course," the report states. r Please see AUDIT, All Sp3cis i Fizzzcizg x their professional judgment. or a new assessment that indi Saturday Only Several repeat classes Small Deposit So Payments FURNACE • BOILERS Until Christmas* Over 250 Pre Christmas Sale 2* PLUMBING • A/C Beautiful Furs Primary 20-73¾ Off Entire Stock 5+ In Sizes 18 to 54 from page A5 •Man \1(x> Minis" Gol&n Mrmorios b> Uadru ;sJi •\\\\ id Winter Oonajtrs* Raikcs rksirs • \nri\Vnod(>ir\iii£« • Plush Tt>\s • HummelS- ChorishcdTrddies- Prt-Hmis Moments LENNOX • Dolls' iWtrr" Music Boxes* Miniature Riil Pt/rt. ««tvW« ASID r* «u«m* Vixi'll find the state of the PU« S? rvM J. Gloria Cotton, a>nteni[X)ran' an practiced at ttHtl SW».11MiV'»otk>' A*SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION Livonia Public Schools Parlour play 15125 Farraington Road September 15,1997 *The following is a summary, in synopsis form, of the Board of Education's regular meeting of September 15,1997; the full text of the minutes is in the Office of the Superintendent, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, and on file Literary club hosts fund-raiser in the prinicpal's office of each school, and is available on request. President Kokenakes convened the meeting at 7 p.m., in the Board Room, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia. Present! Frank Kokenakes, Daniel BY KIMBERLY A. MORTSON The two-hour production will begin at 7 groups, dinner theater locations (The Bots- Lessard, Joanne Morgan, Patrick Nalley, Dianne Nay, Kenneth Timmons, STAFF WRITER p.m. under the direction of Parlour Theatre ford Inn) and for groups hoping to raise James Watters. Absent: None. The Ladies' Literary Club, founded in the Group founder, Ed Meade. Meade, a retired money - such as the Ladies' Literary Club. Golden Apple Award: Mr. Nalley presented the Golden Apple Award to music and drama teacher who taught in Meade said his troupe ranges in age from Sue Lloyd, media specialist, at Emerson Middle School. city of Wayne 101 years ago, is hosting the theatrical production of "Steel Magnolias" both the public and parochial school systems 21 to over 60 with members having back Audience Communications Fred Hofmann, 8842 Perrin, addressed the grounds hobbyist to semi-professionals. Board regarding the Franklin High School night games. for their fall scholarship fund-raiser to bene of Dearborn Heights, founded the traveling Consent Agenda; Motion by Nay and Lessard that the following consent fit two young high school women. theater company in 1993 with his wife Jean- "We have someone who works in television agenda items be approved as recommended by the superintendent. IV.A According to Sue Damitio, Ladies' presi nine. and another actor who has been in three Minutes and Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1997. IV.B "Steel Magnolias" is one of four produc films in the area," said Meade. i Minutes of Closed Session of September 8,1997. V.B Move that the Board of dent, the local literary society will welcome to the stage, The Parlour Theatre Group, at tions the troupe performs on a rotating basis With a cast including many retirees, Education purchase 350 TI-83 graphing calculators @ $82.86 for $29,001.00; Meade said his company is considering 210 TI-Explorer Plus @ $13.81 for $2,900.10; and 70 Tl-80 calculators 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the auditorium of including: "Bedroom Farce," a British come @ $43.40 for $3,038.00 for secondary mathematics courses and at Webster John Glenn High School. All proceeds from dy; "Arsenic & Old Lace"; "Driving Miss adding a second troupe of those individuals Elementary School. V.C Move that the Board of Education purchase ticket sales will contribute to an educational Daisy"; and The Odd Couple" (Neil Simon), who can perform during the day rather than Genetics and Evolution textbooks, Human Genetics: Concepts and the female version. Meade said theater being limited to only evening performances Applications. 2nd edition, 1997, Gleneoe/McGraw Hill for $12,778.85 and scholarship program, benefiting a graduat ing senior from John Glenn and Wayne patrons can expect to see a "play about old because of conflicting work schedules. Traits and Fates: Insight? in Biology, 1998, Kendall Hunt Publishing for "We're looking forward to The Parlour $1,674.90. VIA Move that general fund check nos. 285894 through 286566 Memorial high schools in the Wayne-West- friends with lots of laughs" that's both funny in the amount of $2,390,319.32 be approved for payment. Also move that land School District. and poignant. Theater Group production and encourage general fund wire transfers in the amount of $1,246,428.21 be approved. The literary group, whose members "Six women will perform the production of the community to come out and enjoy the Also move that Building Technology and Improvement Fund check nos. include women from the communities of 'Steel Magnolias' set in a beauty parlor in performance to benefit two area high school 1849 through 1854 in the amount of $55,868.39 be approved for payment. Louisiana," said Meade. "People will laugh students," said Damitio. VLB Move that general fund check nos. 288567 through 287087 in the Westland, Plymouth, Canton, Ann Arbor, amount of $3,666,130.96 be approved for payment. Also move that general Livonia, Wayne and Garden City, have and get choked up at the same time." Tickets for "Steel Magnolias" can be pur fund wire transfers in the amount of $1,444,908.82 be approved. VLC Move hosted various fund-raisers in the past Traveling throughout the area and some chased at the door for $10 or from any mem that the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School District including a craft extravaganza, information times as far away as Frankenmuth, The ber of the Ladies' Literary Club. All proceeds approve the purchase of paper at a cost of $19,680.00 from Unisource. VI.D Parlour Theatre Group, with a troupe of 20 from the event will benefit the educational Move that the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School al guest speaker (Joe Gagnon, the Appliance Doctor) and a fashion show. actors and actresses, takes everything with scholarship fund established by the club. District establish the tuition rate for the 1997-98 school year at $6,568.00 John Glenn,High School is on Marquette for non-resident elementary and secondary students as per Board policy. "We thought the idea of hosting the pro them but the kitchen sink, except when the VLE Move that the Board of Education approve the purchase of binding duction of a play would appeal to a lot of dif play calls for it. Parlour supplies the stage, Road in Westland, between Wayne and New- equipment from General Binding Corporation in the amount of $23,700 and ferent people in the community including sets and performers and does what they do burgh roads. The performance begins at 7 a used press plate camera from NBD in the amount of $31,000. V1.F Move best at retirement centers, churches, civic p.m. with one intermission. that the Board of Education enter into a contact with Quality Environment students and families," said Damitio. Services in the amount of $56,780 for the removal of asbestos at Perrinville Center. VI.G Move that the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School District authorizes the superintendent or his designee to execute on behalf of the Board of Education a lease agreement extension with Plymouth-Canton Community Schools through July 31, 1999, for a Local residents to play at Purdue rent of $101,250.00 for a nine-month extension along with payment of Livonia's legal fees incurred in resolving lease issues. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay,Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. Two Westland residents will graduates of Purdue and resi marchers take the field with the Ade Stadium. Presentation-School Opening Report: David Watson, director of be among the alumni band mem dents of Westland. Purdue Uni marching band. The alumni band also will per operations, presented to the Board an update on the school opening bers playing at the Purdue Uni versity is in West Lafayette, Ind. The alumni marching band form at the traditional pregame information. versity homecoming game this The Purdue University "All- performance is one of the most concert at Slayter Hill and the Software Purchase: Motion by Lessard and Morgan that the Board of Saturday. American" Marching Band will popular traditions of the Purdue post-game concert and drum Education purchase Auto-CAD LT Software for use in the DELL labs at Drew Mattison, who plays per double in size for this year's Bands Department. Every two major break-down around the each high school from Hearlihy Company for the total amount of $22,173. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: cussion, and Kendra Mattison, homecoming half-time show years alumni have the chance to fountain on Purdue's Engineer None. who plays alto sax, are 1994 when more than 375 alumni perform before the fans in Ross- ing Mall. Library Management System: Motion by Lessard and Nay that Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School District approve the proposal of Data Research Associates in the amount of $279,244 for CITY OF GARDEN CITY 9-97-368 RESOLVED: To table Item #9-97-367 until we finish the implementation of the library automation system. Ayes: Kokenakes, discussion and resolution of Change Order No. 27 Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Approval of Teachers: Motion by Morgan and Lessard that the Board of SEPTEMBER 15,1997 for the 1996 CSO Abatement Program. Education accept the recommendation of the superintendent and offer AYES: Unanimous PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:15 P.M. Moved by Barker; supported by Leclercq: employment for the 1997-98 school year to the following: Christine M. Present were Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, Leclercq, Ryall, Bednarczyk, Deborah A. Beroff, Jane M. Bielenda, Barbara D. 9-97-369 RESOLVED: To approve Change Order #27 for the CSO Juarez, and Dodge. Absent none. Bosley, Kathleen M. Cogging, Karen M. Ervin, Diane L. Gallup, Abatement Program, but not include the $950.05 Claudia T. Heinrich, Paula F. Henley, Nancy E. Jackson, Christine Solicitation of Public Comments on the necessity of reconstructing defective for the water service repair which will result in a M. Price, Katherine J. Seflic, and Irene C. Stoitsiades. Ayes: sidewalks in Districts IIA and III as a special assessment project. net decrease of service repair which will result in Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay,Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:25 P.M. a net decrease of $15,808.32, as recommended by Retirements: The Board unanimously adopted resolutions of appreciation Present were Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, Leclercq, Ryall, the City Manager. for the following retiring employees: Robert Dagwell and Marlene Juarez, and Dodge. Absent none. Moved by Dodge; supported by Barker: Nagler. Solicitation of Public Comments on the necessity of paving driveway 9-97-370 RESOLVED: To amend Item #9-97-369 to further reduce this 30-Year Resolutions: The Board unanimously adopted resolutions of approaches as a special assessment project. Change Order by not approving the item in the appreciation for the following employees upon their completion of 30 years REGULAR MEETING AT 7;3Q P.M. amount of $9,741.14 for Traffic Control at Cherry of service with Livonia Public Schools: Leah Bisel, Lewis Blunt, Homer Present were Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, Leclercq, Ryall, Hill and Brandt Caperton, Daniel Collins, John T. Daniel, Marc ia Endo, Norman Juarez, and Dodge. Absent none. Also present were City Manager Bayless, YEAS. Unanimous Findley, Keith Fogel, Janet Friedman, Janice Hembree, Carole City Clerk-Treasurer Showalter, and City Attorney Cummings. Hunter, Carolyn Jackson, Daniel Kinczkowski, Marguerite Klein, 9-97-369 RESOLVED: To approve Item #9-97-369, Change Order #27, as John Kuenzel, Oliver Lombard:, James Markjewicz, John Moved by Juarez; supported by Ryall: amended which will result in a net decrease of Markiewicz, Gary McCabe, Margaret Meagher, Richard Minuth, 9-97-358 RESOLVED: To approve the Minutes, as presented, of the $25,549.46 in the contract price. Steve Naumcheff, Joyce Paradlne, Marilyn Peterhans, L. LuDean Regular Council Meeting of September 2, 1997. YEAS: Unanimous Peters, Martha Preston, Marianne Sinclair, Jonathon Swift, Susan AYES: Unanimous Moved by Barker; supported by Juarez: Ward and Marsha Weiss Moved by Wiacek; supported by Juarez: 9-97-371 RESOLVED: To remove from the table Item #9-97-367. Teacher Tenure: Motion by Timmons and Watters that the Board of 9-97-359 RESOLVED: To approve the Accounts Payable, as listed. YEAS: Unanimous Education accept the recommendation of the superintendent and grant 9*97-367 RESOLVED: To approve Pay Estimate #15 to Sunset tenure status to the following teachers: Donald Boka, effective 11/3/97; AYES: Unanimous Patricia Campbell, effective 12/1/97; Mary Jarvis, effective 11/15/97; Moved by Dodge; supported by Ryall: Excavating for the 1996 CSO Abatement Program Mary Lennox, effective 11/8/97. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, 9-97-360 RESOLVED: To approve the following individuals appointment in the amended amount of $393,184.06 for the Nay,Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. to the newly created Law Enforcement Advisory period of July 1,1997 through August 30,1997. YEAS: Unanimous Leave of Absence: Motion by Lessard and Watters that the Board of Board: Education accept the recommendation of the superintendent and approve Police Chief- David Kocsis Moved by Juarez; supported by Dodge: the request for a leave of absence for: Janie Grandinett, effective 8/21/97, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Ray Walsh 9-97-372 RESOLVED: To approve Program Payment to Troelsen for a medical leave. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay, Garden City School Superindendent Excavating, in the amount of $98,526.83, for Timmons, Watters. Nays: None. services performed on the Brown Ave. Water Main Sympathy Resolution: The Board unanimously adopted a sympathy - Dr. Mike Wilmott Replacement Project, for the period of June 28, resolution for the family of Robert Dietz. Garden City Downtown Development Authority 1997 through August 29, 1997, as recommended Superintendent's Report: Dr. Watson...reported a fire at Johnson - John Timmerman by the City Manager. Elementary School that was contained to the Control Room for the Wayne County Circuit Judge - Michael Callahan YEAS: Unanimous transformer; invited the Board and public to a meeting for teenagers at AYES: Unanimous Moved by Dodge; supported by Juarez: v Dickinson Center on-September 24, 1997, at 7 p.m. regarding Dating Moved by Leclercq; supported by Ryall: 9-97-373 RESOLVED: To enter into a five year SWMER program Dangers: What Everyone Must Know; read an article by Marie covering preventative, maintenance and upgrade Chestney from the Livonia Observer on Healthy Living by Mark Moyad 9-97-361 RESOLVED: To determine that the repairing of defective sidewalks in Sections IIA and III by special of two meters with the Ultrasonic Depth Sensors, who spoke to students at Hayes Elementary School; stated that Fred as recommended by the City Manager and Robinson, retired LPS teacher from Holmes Middle School, was featured assessment is necessary, as recommended by the subject to the review of the City Attorney. in the newsletter, BETTER TEACHING; read a letter from Irene Rauth, City Manager. branch librarian at Sandburg Library, who thanked Gary Cieniuch, science AYES: Unanimous YEAS: Unanimous coordinator for LPS, for the loan of goggles and scales to Sandburg Library Moved by Leclercq; supported by Barker: Moved by Ryall; supported by Leclercq; for their summer chemistry classes; announced that Karen Zycznskl, LEA 9-97-362 RESOLVED: To determine that the paving of driveway 9-97-374 RESOLVED: To approve the Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council president, was reappointed to the Teacher Examination Advisory approaches on streets that have been door to door Calendar-Nut Sale between Committee for the State of Michigan Department of Education; stated that reconstructed is necessary and that the cost September 15 and November 16, 1997, and Cookie a former LPS student, Ryan Anderson, signed with the Seattle Mariners 8hould.be speciallyju^ejssjd, ajij^ecojnmended by Sale between December 15, 1997 and March 29, to pitch (attended Cooper, Emerson, a7^TranT3in"HigrfSchool); statedthTffT -- --1998, in Garden City, as recommended by the City featured in the Detroit Free Press was our Churchill High School football the City Manager. Manager. coach, John Filiatraut. The week of September 8, John was picked as the AYES: Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek, YEAS: Unanimous Lions' coach of the week for bringing CHS football team to their first win Leclercqu, Ryall, and Juarez. Moved by Barker; supported by Juarez: since 1993; and, stated that Rod Hosman, Churchill principal, reported the NAYS: Commissioner Dodge 9-97-375 RESOLVED: To approve the lot split for sidwell #024-99-0004- following seven students qualified as Nations! Merit Semi-Finalists: Motion passed. Katherine King, Erin Risser (SH8), Mark Giska, Daniel Nichols, Rob 000 described as: The East 5.00 acres of the W 1/2 Sherenda, Brent Smalley, and Christopher Ziegler (CHS). Moved by Dodge; supported by Ryall: of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 16 except 9-97-363 RESOLVED: To call for a Special Meeting on September 29, the S304.0 ft. thereof also except the N 30 ft. Designation of MA8B Delegates for 1997: Motion by Lessard and thereof, 3.73 acres. Morgan that the Board of Education select voting delegates and alternates 1997, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss rezoning at 29611 in connection with 1997 Delegate Assembly to be held October 16, 1997 at Ford Road (Pep Boys) and 1858 Middlebelt Road PARCEL 1: the Pantlind Ballroom of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. (Old Post Office), and approval of the Tall Timbers Part of the East 5.0 acres of the W 1/2 of the NE The Board selected: Joanne Morgan, Patrick Nalley and Kenneth Timmons. Final Plat. 1/4 of Section 16, except the S998.0 ft. thereof, also Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay, Timmons, Watters. Nays: YEAS: Unanimous except the N 30.0 ft. thereof. None. Moved by Wiacek; supported by Leclercq: PARCEL 2: Report* from Board Members: Mr. Nalley stated that it is Open House 9-97-364 RESOLVED: To award the bid for Yellow Fill Sand to R & E The N 694.0 ft of the S998.0 ft. of part of the E 5.0 season for the district and encouraged parents to visit their home school. Trucking Co., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $5.50 per ton, as recommended by the acres of the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE Section 16. Mr. 'Lessard congratulated Clare Howell and staff on the tremendous City Manager. AYES: Unanimous undertaking of the selection of the Library Management System-the Moved by Ryall; supported by Dodge: students will be well served; congratulated Sue Lloyd for being nominated YEAS: Unanimous by her peers for the Golden Apple Award; attended two open houses so far Moved by Leclercq; supported by Ryall: 9-97-376 RESOLVED: To call a Public Hearing on October 6, 1997 at and found staff and parents very enthusiastic and excited; attended the 9-97-365 RESOLVED: To award the bid for the Blast Furnace Slag to 7:15 p.m. for comments on the Law Enforcement seminar with Dr. Willard Daggett which was held at Franklin High School Edward C. Levy, the lowest responsible bidder, in Block Grants. for staff and BtudenU-I heard him twice and could listen to him again-very the amount of $8.54 per ton, as recommended by AYES: Unanimous inspirational!; and announced that he was a member of the. PTA Council the City manager. Moved by Dodge; supported by Ryall: and thanked the PTA leaders for working together to making exciting YEAS: Unanimous things happen. 9-97-377 RESOLVED: To include speed limit sign placements on Henry Moved by Dodge; supported by Barker: Mr, Timmons reminded parents that students need to adopt good Ruff between Cherry Hill and Warren as part of 9-97-366 RESOLVED: To approve payment to Hubboll, Roth & Clark, our sign replacement program and have our Police homework skills. Chief do a traffic study on Henry Ruff for stop Ms. Morgan stated that she was so impressed with the enthusiasm she has Inc., and McNeely & Lincoln Joint Venture, in the amount of $35,143.79, for services performed on sign placement. seen, in the" schools so far this year, both by teachers and students. I am now the Sewer Separation Construction Project for the a Holmes Middle School parenfc-U'a great!; She asked that parents join PTA AYES: Unanimous month of July 1997, as recommended by the City Moved by Leclercq; supported by Ryall: and continue our commitment/ manager. 9-97^378 RESOLVED: To not consider Pep Boy's Special Land Use. M«. Nay reported that Saturday is "Safety, Health, and Awareness Day" YEAS: Mayor Breen, Councilmembers Barker, Wiacek and all proceeds go to our DARE program. Mayor ruled out of order. and Dodge. Mr, Kokenakes reported that he was happy that we passed a motion to Moved by Leclercq; supported by Ryall: NAYS: Councilmembers Leclercq, Ryall, and Juarez. purchase the Library Management'System 80 that we could move into the 9-97-379 RESOLVED: To add Pep Boy's Special Land Use on September 21st century with'knowledge and accessibility that is necessary; attended Motion passed. 29, 1997 Special Meeting Agenda after the the Dr. Dagett presentation; and encouraged parents to take some time and Moved by Barker; supported by Wiacek: rezoning. attend an open house 9-97-367 RESOLVED: To approve Pay Estimate #15 to Sunset Adjournment: It was moved by Ms. Morgan and supported by Mr. Excavating for the 1996 CSO Abatement Mayor ruled out of order Timmons that the regular meeting of September 15, 1997 be adjourned. * ' ' - Program, in the amount of $403,876.42, for the The meeting was then adjourned. Ayes: Kokenakes, Lessard, Morgan, Nalley, Nay, Timmons, Walters. Nays: period of July 1, 1997, through August 30, 1997, RONALD D. SHOWALTER None, . and retain $160,000.00 of the contract price, as City Clerk-Treasurer President Kokenakes adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. recommended by the City Manager. Moved by Barker; supported by Dodge: RDS/bp OfPSupt/sa PijMUh OtoNr lfi. 1937 Pabifak October 1MM7 ,,^., The Oftseruer/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 'AH OQOOOQOOQOOQOQOQQQQOQOa Audit from 0 pageA9 Unhappy consumers " j-r-i''- findings. • The college often did not 0 cancel low enrollment classes of fewt>e/m OK. PSC chair gets an earful SINCE 1»« less than 12 students, finding that 16 percent of classes from We Invite You 1993-94 through 1995-96 were 0 low enrollment classes. Auditors from Ameritech customers To Preview a Very Special Collection recommended more documenta Of Genuine Colored Gemstones tion to ensure compliance. BY TIM RICHARD worst company I have ever dealt the lack of items in his STAFF WRITER with. There's nobody to talk to," Ameritech bill and asked if the The college will develop a One Day Only! she said. three-member PSC, appointed checklist form to indicate why a The telephone company had a One of our highly respected gemstone importers will Carol Wayne, a Troy business by the governor, had any power. clas3 with low enrollment was lot of angry callers who poured operator, said her usual $1,400 "We can't regulate what's put be in our stores one day only, with an extraordinary allowed to continue. Raby out their frustration to the state Ameritech bill leaped by $1,300 in the bill," Strand replied. "We collection of genuine colored gemstones. added: "We have a responsibility Public Service Commission - in in October. "They're billing me can ask but we can't force. We do to.pffer this class if (a student) public. for something they did in Jan not regulate telephone as much needs it to graduate." "When I hear tha-t name - Ameritech - " said Marjorie uary. I can't budget for it," she as we used to," he said, citing a • Auditors believe the college Kurzman of Southfield, gritting said. 1995 state deregulation law. 0 "did not accurately determine her teeth. "There's nobody to "I can't track this bill (find the Michael Wayne, operator of a arid report classroom and labo talk to! When it was Michigan source of the charge). They're Troy Internet services company, 0 ratory utilization" in documents Bell, we had service." billing us for something that is said his Firm tested Ameritech's submitted to the state Depart Kurzman and eight other utili not ours. I'm an accountant, but directory assistance service one ment of Management and Bud ty customers had an audience in I spend 20 hours a week dealing day to see if he could get his own get. Documents "significantly PSC chair John Strand, a former with Ameritech issues." business number. Results: overstated" campus wide class o Republican legislator, Oct. 14 in Dominick DiFazio, a Shelby "My directory assistance is room and lab utilization, audi TANZANITES • ALEXANDRITES • RUBIES Pontiac City Hall. Strand Township caller with a wrong. They don't give out my tors said. 0 SAPPHIRES • TOURMALINES promised nobody anything but Rochester telephone number, number. They give out five or six ftaby said the college correct said some complaints against said Ameritech gives him a different numbers. But they're 0 and many more! ed some data, but disagreed Ameritech and Detroit Edison North Oakland directory that billing us for directory assis in GARDEN CITY with the methodology of the would be checked out. doesn't contain numbers in his tance. 0 time period. Raby said state Kurzman's problem was that subdivision, his local govern "Their billing is a nightmare. I Saturday, October 18, 1997 auditors included traditional the telephone company sold her ment's or even the local fire get billed for services I never 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM "down" times for classroom use, a phone she didn't like but department's - all in Macomb ordered. I ask for services to be 90 DAY INTEREST FREE FINANCING sucn as Friday afternoons and couldn't return because it had County. shut off. Every single order I've WITH APPROVHO CREDIT ."There's no way. to convince given them has come out wrong. evenings, in their study. • ••' • ' been delivered when she was out Use your Orln Jewelers or any Major Credit Card 0 of the state, and the return peri them (Ameritech) that I'm not "They have me hostage. They ?When we do a utilization getting a local phone directory. can cut off the service but not 29317 Ford Road • Garden City, Ml • 313-422-7030 study, we will use the times we od had expired. "I'm getting billed while I'm in They always send me a (loc'al) the bill. I'm not upset about the can market," Raby said. The directory after the fact (a com prices." 0 REGISTERED JEWELERS • CERTIFIED GEMOLOGtSTS 0 state used 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Florida. I never signed anything. They told me they couldn't take plaint). They never send me it Wayne said he called PSC's Your Family Diamond's tore Where Fine Quality and Service are Affordable hours for its classroom study, right away," DiFazio said. 0 Raby said. it back. Did you ever hear that from a department store? It's the He had more complaints about Please see PSC, A13 • Auditors found the college ©0©©©0©©0©0©©0€l©6©©©© did not seek legislative approval for the construction of a "self-liq uidating" project that costs more than $500,000. In November 1994, the college awarded a con tract for the new construction of thfc'Childcare and Development Center for $497,545, which placed it under the statutory threshold. Change orders and an additional play area drove the cost to $700,948. The college expected the cen ter* to be self-supporting, but used $62,698 from its general furjd, which includes state appropriations, to support the center. "They prefer we aggregate everything," Raby said. "We understand the rationale, and wilj do this in the future." Vote from page Ai tiallrisk it carries." Rep. Tom Middleton, R- Ortbnville, objected to the House plaji because "it treats the Dufant districts in one year and thejnon-Durant districts only 1/18 of a payment with the hope that other legislatures will make theiother nine payments." The House plan is embodied in House Bill 5083. The Senate plad, is in Senate Bill 52. The matter is unlikely to go to a jo3nt House-Senate conference corr(mittee because different bills are;involved. It could be bro kered by the governor and the Quadrant - the Senate and House Republican and Demo cratic leaders. Retirees roused Rep. Eileen DeHart, D-West- lanfl, will open hearings today (Thursday) on the Senate- passed bill to revise funding of school retirees' pensions. The 5 .p.m. hearing will be in the- 'Wayne County Regional Educa tional Service Agency building ^GET~AN ENTIRE YEAR OF FREE at 33500 VanBorn, Wayne. DfeHart chairs the House Pub lic Retirement Committee and UNLIMITED LOCAL CALLS ON NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS denounced Engler's plan as ."bookkeeping gimmicks.'1 She urg£d retirees to turn out and FREE PHONE • FREE ACTIVATION protest Engler's effort "to short change those employees." Sign up for Ameritech's Free Year Deal and get a free phone, free activation, and free local - Al headline on her news calls on nights and weekends for an entire year. Visit an Ameritech Cellular Center or release said the Senate bill is "a bargaining chip in the Durant authorized dealer, or call 1-SOO-MOBILE-i: ;8ettjement." Cfther hearings, all beginning at § p.m., will be Thursday. 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DNR's system no longer with Michigan park names. asks applicants their names, In related business: ages, addresses, hair and eye • Turkey hunter Jim Maturen color but sells the sportsmen's complained that DNR wouldn't license on the basis of the driv give an accounting of what it did er's license number. with $2.1 million in turkey Sobel said Michigan is on "the license fees that were placed in a » leading edge" of computer tech restricted fund for turkey habi nology in handling sportsmen's tat management, licenses sales, • The committee unanimous "I'm not so sure we're gaining reported out a bill to raise penal a heckuva lot," Alley shot back. ties for assaults on a conserva "I hear Michigan wants to be on tion officer. An assault or battery the leading edge. I'm not certain that injures an officer would be a that's a good place to be." felony punishable by up to four It was the second time this years in prison and a fine of month Alley's committee has $2,000. The bill was sent to the heard a storm of complaints full House for action. about DNR and computers. On the assault issue, refer to The State Park campground House Bill 4736, sponsored by reseryatioh system came under Rep. Beverly Bodem, R-Alpena, enormous fire for breaking down, when writing to your state repre overbooking campgrounds and sentative, State Capitol, Lansing ivy assigning, people to the wrong 48909. PSC from page All 800 toll-free number to lodge a sumers Energy and other elec complaint. "I tell them my prob tric generators will be able to lem is Ameritech. I get trans float bonds to cover so-called ferred, and the next voice says, "stranded costs." This is Ameritech.' I'm not very IMAGINE. GOOD THINGS COME happy." Stranded costs are capital investments that a utility can't Like others, Wayne was use fully if, under competition, unhappy at not being able to tell customers switch. Securitization TO THOSE WHO WONT WAIT. when a call outside his immedi would allow utilities to bill cus ate exchange was or wasn't long tomers who switch for such distance. costs. A consortium of business Strand said the exchanges users is fiercely fighting Edison As a Comerica AccessOne" member you'll save time and Financial Service Consultants who can open accounts were set up decades ago when and Consumers on the issue. much of the area was rural and The businesses also are asking money by having our best banking privileges available or take loan applications. There's also no charge for made little sense today. "Some for immediate competition thing is wrong if a call 20 miles rather than the five-year delay anytime, anywhere. Like free unlimited access to ComericaAdvantage Series personal checks, telephone banking and away is free (local) and a call the utilities propose. ATMs and up to eight free transactions per statement bill-pay by phone. And overdraft protection is included. All three miles away is long dis tance," he said, adding that such Two more PSC hearings are cycle at all other ATMs worldwide. Preferred rates on with no balance requiremetits. For details call 80()-722-0018. problems would be cured in scheduled in southeast Michi time. gan: savings and loans. Optional PC banking Watch your mail for more information. In response to an audience at no extra charge. With 24-hour access to Coineng\ • Thursday, Oct. 16 in Ann AccessOne. It's something to smile about. question, Strand said the PSC Arbor's Larcom Municipal Build would rule on several electric \(fe LISTEN.^ UNDERSTAND ing, 100 N. Fifth. rate issues at its Oct. 29 meeting Wfc MAKE IT WORK" in Lansing. • Tuesday, Oct. 21 on Detroit's But it will take an act of the near east side in the Coleman A. Legislature to decide on the Young Community Center, 2751 question of "securitization" - Robert Bradby Drive (near whether Detroit Edison, Con Chene and E. Lafayette). 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For every dollar you of their tear of crime, and end up victims of loneli- donate, 90 cents goes directly to. people in need. ness. In order to protect them from.both, the United So your gift not only helps the elderly, but thou- Way supports 23 agencies like Adult Well-Being sands of other people in southeast Michigan who Services that help keep the elderly independent, relv on the United Wav protected and productive. • Locks can certainly make the elderly feel Last yeat;, you helped fund these agen safer, but having a purpose is what makes cies with $2.2 million. This year, the need them feel secure United W^y i; Give Help. Give Hope. Give Now. h 8 2 MIC6 11502-1097 ;••'•!':>;''' i. I •;••: m' General Motors. I People i n Motion > -f 1 . ? is SpOfliOfirtJ Ihis m«ssao« ^ ,he 'nt"fesl 0< tf><>(ifp.Vp r Deuo-I Oyvrvv fy Ui 'M W,i, Tn-oh [)r ;•? ro^!'.t-«,' or\ ,i'i» r- •* •1 The Observer/THVRSDM, OCTOBER 16, 1997 >A1S STATE CAPITOL CAPSULES A University of Michigan Poll workers 15-year prison sentence if death •-V Students aged 16 and 17 results and a five-year term for „:r *J would be able to work as elec serious injury. Each year 5 per -t-' Undergraduate Degree... *•' cent of Michigan drivers have tion inspectors if a House- 'r- passed bill clear the Senate and their licenses suspended or becomes law. revoked. The House vote was 89-11 is only a few miles away! with 10 absent. All area repre Web page complete sentatives voted yes. 'The young people who serve The House of Representatives as election inspectors are cer has set up an Internet site list • Earn a nationally acclaimed • Acquire valuable work tainly more likely to return to ing job postings, research, bud the polls as active voters when get and revenue information University of Michigan experience with Co-op or they turn 18," said the sponsor, available from the House Fiscal Agency. The site can be accessed degree by commuting to Internship Placements. ,// Rep. Beverly Hammerstrom, R- i ---- Temperance. at www.house.state.mi.us. Dearborn's • Salaries earn^^r >:- The bill requires students to Hyperlinks are available to receive permission from their individual House members, 13 conveniently located during co-op schools if the election falls on a executive offices and various campus and save placements may school day. A student may work state agencies. only where three other inspec thousands of help finance your tors are of adult age (18). The Senate bill dollars during your education. This student may not serve as poll Sen. Loren Bennett. R-Can- chairperson. college years. ton, is sponsoring a bill to practical on-the-job The bill was supported by the increase the state income tax • Attend small experience, along Department of State, Municipal exemption to $2,500 for people Clerks, County Clerks and who pay a city income tax. The classes taught by with a U of M Township Clerks associations. personal exemption for a city distinguished faculty degree will give you a Refer to House Bill 4951 when income tax has been $600 for 33 writing to your state senator, years. who are committed to competitive edge in the State Capitol, Lansing 48909. His Senate Bill 711 also would student success. national job market place. allow tax credits for community A--' House bills foundation contributions. It has T,*a been sent to the Senate Finance • Rep. Bob Brown, D-Dear- Committee. born Heights, has introduced a Pursue your educational and career goals with the bill requiring the state Depart ment of Education to develop a Appointments most academically talented students in Michigan. •).*£. requirement for new teachers - Gov. John Engler has appoint that they be able to recognize ed: and deal with reading disorders. Mark your calendar and plan to attend: • Judge Mary M. Waterstone "Too often, reading problems are to the Wayne County Circuit not diagnosed because teachers Court bench. Previously a 36th are not adequately trained," CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE •15: District Court judge in Detroit, said Brown, a member of the Waterstone succeeds the late SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1997 House Education Committee. •(.*'• Judge Beverly Jasper. Water- • Brown also introduced bills 12:00 NOON TO 4:30 P.M. stone had previously been an *1 „!••:. to protect consumers from tele attorney for AT&T and Michi Call The Admissions Office at (313) 593-5100 for further information. I*-*, marketing scams by requiring to gan Bell Telephone Co. She will provide buyers a written con have to run for reelection in tract. No sale would be final November 1998 to serve out the Come to Dearborn until the contract is signed. A balance of the term, which 1 .'•*•. 1'*'- companion bill would prohibit a expires Dec. 31, 2000. DISCOVER THE MICHIGAN ADVANTAGE! -L* . credit reporting agency from • Kathleen Keen McCarthy, giving out negative credit infor Plymouth Township supervisor, •i :r.: mation without first verifying to the Michigan Community -A^i its accuracy. Service Commission, which • In response to the June 13 administers grants to communi limousine crash that injured ty service programs across the three members of the Detroit state. McCarthy represents local Red Wings, Reps. Penny Criss- government. She is among 10 man, R-Rochester, and John persons, including first Lady Freeman, D-Madison Heights, Michelle Engler. reappointed to sponsored bills' to increase the panel for terms expiring Oct. penalties for driving on a sus 2. 2000. pended license. House Bills 5122-3 would make the offense-.a ••* Lecturer to present <•.-. seminar on disabilities The Regional Educational Ser rooms and the impact of the cur vice Agency of Wayne County rent emphasis of achievement, will sponsor a seminar featur tracking and segregation on stu ing Norman Kunc, a renowned dents' perception of membership lecturer in the area of diversity in their school. and inclusion, on Thursday and Kunc, a lecturer with the Prin Friday, Oct. 30 and 31. ciples Center at the Harvard From 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Graduate School of Education Oct. 30, Kunc will present "The and an associate of the Facilitat Right,to be Disabled." In this ed Communication Institute of session, he will discuss his chal Syracuse University, was him lenge to the perception that indi self born with cerebral palsy. He viduals with disabilities are defi holds an honors degree in cient and their quality of life will humanities from York Universi be improved by minimizing their ty and a master's of science in disability. Instead, he contends, family therapy from the Univer people need to place less empha sity of Guelph. sis on "fixing" people and truly RESA coordinates many of its locus on the inherent assets and programs with the 34 public gifts that each person brings' to school districts in Wayne County the community. and provides services to the The program will be repeated county's 34 public school a a on Friday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. academies and 212 private -.* to noon, in conjunction with schools and some schools in V'•• * 'Inclusion Education: Rediscov other parts of the state. ery of Our Right to Belong" from All three sessions will be held 1-4 p.m. This segment will at the RESA Annex, 5454 Venoy. include the attitudes, assump in Wayne. 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NOMINATION FORM The award will be announced in early November with the First Citizen to be publicly honored at Nominee: a Westland Chamber of Com Name merce luncheon program 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Joy Title opposition Manor. Company/Organization The award will honor someone who has donated time and ener Business Address gy to one or more groups and has City State ZIP made an impact on the quality of life in the community generally or a segment of the community Nominator (optional): such as children, handicapped people or senior citizens. Signature of Nominator Anyone who qualifies can be Printed Name of Nominator dominated by the Friday, Oct. Company Name „ 24, deadline. Local residency isn't a requirement. Purpose of the award: The First Citizen of the Year Award was created to recog nize a local person for outstanding volunteer community service. The winner will In past years the first citizens be honored at the Westland Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon 11:30 have represented a range of a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 11, at Joy Manor. activities such as government, » schools, business, scouting and Outline of Community Service, including the impact on the population group recreation. or persons served. Include length of time and offices held. Local residency is Past first citizens have includ not required. ed Joseph Benyo, Thomas Brown, Sam Corrado, Linda Pratt, Sharon Scott, Margaret Harlow, Sue Price, Dennis LeMaitre and last year's winner Glenn Shaw. The award was initiated in 1986 by its cosponsors the West- land Observer and the Westland chamber. Purpose of the award is to Mall to: Attn: Julie Brown honor a volunteer who has made SOMETIMES BEING LOW IS THE WORST. an impact on the community or a Observer & Eccentric Newspapers segment of the city. 36251 Schoolcraft <• Nominations should include as Livonia. 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MM Systems, Wixom; William Phillips, chairman, Phillips Ser vice Industries, Inc., Livonia; ?Wm KP Sister Mary Carolyn Ratkowski, i Itu&iflMK principal, St. Michael Elemen tary, Livonia, and Father Clarence Williams, director of i i m HI the Office of Black Catholic Min istry in the Archdiocese of Detroit. "Through the strength, inspi Sister Mary DeSales Herman Thomas Murphy William Phillips Sister Mary Carolyn Ratkowski Father Clarence Williams ration and commitment of the board of trustees," Madonna School. From 1987 to 1989 she Lawrence Institute of Technolo University is able to fulfill its was the vocation director for the communications from the Union University by determining prior was an acting dean and director gy. He and his wife, Bridget, mission and will achieve its Felician Sisters and was princi Institute. His accolades include: ities and policies with respect to of campus ministry at Madonna Northville residents, are the par pal at St. Joseph School in Jack desired outcomes as outlined in University. a lifetime achievement award reviewing academic program' ents of eight children. son. from the National Black Catholic- our 'Futuring and Visioning* doc Rejoining the board after a ming, setting investment guide The principal of St. Michael's Clergy Caucus, a 1993 Christo ument through the year 2000," year's absence is Thomas B. lines, planning and achieving Elementary School for the past Father Williams earned a pher Award for Religious Com said Sister Mary Francilene Van Murphy. A graduate of Boston resource development goals, and eight years, Sister Carolyn bachelor's degree from St. munications and the Rev. Mar deVyer, Madonna University College and the University of approving operating budgets. president. Ratkowski graduated with a Joseph College, a master of tin Luther King Award in 1996. Michigan, Murphy first became bachelor's degree from Madonna Sister DeSales Herman, of divinity and master of arts from The board of trustees consists a Madonna University trustee in College, a master's degree from Livonia, a former member of the Catholic Theological Union of 25 members who advise and 1990 and served as vice chair Eastern Michigan University Madonna University's board, and a doctorate in education and assist in advancing Madonna man. He and his wife, Jacque- and did post graduate.studies in received her bachelor's degree lyn, have five children and live administration at the University from Madonna College, master's in Bloomfield Hills. of Notre Dame. She previously ^mmmmMmmzmmmmmtf*ta mmwmmmzmmmmmmi*-. degree in English from the Uni William Phillips, who became i?l versity of Detroit and a master's a board member in 1983 and has v'i degree in religious studies from been chairman of the board, has THINKING ABOUT. ?*< St. Charles Seminary. As educa begun a new term as a trustee. Si'i m tor and administrator, she was Named an honorary degree a principal of St. Michael Elemen recipient of Madonna University 00 tary School and Ladywood High in 1995, Phillips is a graduate of *&**? Sfe' ($|^COURJ CO bruont fc£ WHO, v^. Area dentist endows CALL TODAY FOR A 3 LOCAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES FREE ESTIMATE I Where you don't have to move miles away from the things you love,.. scholarship at Madonna (248)476-7022 ANWlMf A Livonia dentist has taken degrees from the University of D&G HEATING & COOUNG R.V steps to make life a little easier Michigan. 19140 Farmlngtoo Road • Uvorta . 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Williams, an emerging developer CMV« wMvfefen: • who wants to build new homes in a long-stag Currier and Hanover are the two streets particular pie/wed for os many as 64 new nant area in Westland's far southeast side, homes. has won a six-month, exclusive agreement from city officials to pursue his vision. TAMMIE GRAVES/STAFF ARTIST A dentist whose career has moved • The area drew national attention toward development, for becoming one of the first sub Williams hopes to urban developments in the early build as many as 64 1950s to appeal directly to new homes in Carver Manor subdivision, African-American homeowners. southeast of Annapolis and Middlebelt. Williams' plan calls African-American homeowners. for new housing on Many original residents still live in the Currier and Hanover area, known as Precinct 28, which has a high Halloween happenings:Tis the season for haunted houses and other scary events — streets that never ly active Southeast Homeowners Association as Halloween approaches. got built directly south and one of the highest voter turnouts at elec of Powers even though tion time. they appear on some Williams has said at least one bank already city maps. has shown an interest in his plan. LETTERS Daryl Williams He grew up in the He has outlined a two-phase plan for Carv adjacent Annapolis er subdivision. He hopes to develop Currier Feeling embarrassed really doesn't matter if the words are in or Park subdivision, and he envisions new within the next year and then shift his focus not. growth as one way of avoiding a decline of an to Hanover, building single-family homes that fter watching the school board meeting on Now the classic case of ignorance occurred area heavily populated by senior citizens. would include ranch, Cape Cod and two-story ASept. 15,1 was embarrassed to admit that in a statement made by Martha PiUenbarger, If Williams' plan is successful he can be colonial styles. this was my hometown. I want to say first the board secretary. She stated in the Observ viewed as a pioneer, and he is planning work Several city officials have expressed opti that I admire the individuals who spoke at the er article, "We did it because we could leave in an area started by pioneers. mism about the project and the Observer is meeting about a very unpopular topic - homo ourselves open to a lawsuit." The area drew national attention for optimistic as well. sexuality. I have lost all admiration for those What has she been smoking? Weyne and becoming one of the first suburban develop It's great to see the pioneering spirit at running the school district from the newly Westland taxpayers don't want to pay for law ments in the early 1950s to appeal directly to work. appointed Superintendent Greg Baracy to the suits when these kids are discrimiiated president of the board, Debra Fowlkes. against. She says she wants to. Tell me that's These individuals are so obvious of their not the craziest thing an elected official has hatred for homosexual students. I pray I never ever said. have a homosexual grandchild, but if I did I It also appears that Dr. Greg Baracy isn't know I would never send him or her to the quite sure about the legal advice the district Area cultural groups need Wayne-Westland schools. The leadership of has received when he stated, "We vere told our school district is something we as voters that it (the policy) opens us up to nore liabili and taxpayers have to keep an eye on. These ty." Do you believe everything youare told, people are destroying what was becoming a Dr. Baracy? And, by the way, wheie did you support of local residents great school district. They once again cry poor acquire that doctorate, over the Internet? mouth and say they have no money, but I read This is a sad state of affairs thai has hap hile the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's • The Plymouth Symphony Orches that they gave this Baracy character a sub funding woes and recent successes have pened in this community. Not one of the board W tra teamed up with the Verdi Opera stantial pay increase even though he has members can truly explain why thsy removed received considerable media attention in the never run a school district before. past couple of years, there are some other I Theatre of Michigan last month for sexual orientation and why so mar.y universi organizations right in our own hometowns j a concert of "Opera Favorites" at Debra Fowlkes would be better if she just ties and the American Bar Association recom that also need your support, both moral and the Italian-American Club of Uvo- didn't say much. Evqry time she opens her mend adding it. financial. mouth she says something appalling. Please Other school districts have it. In the nia. The Livonia Symphony opened let's find someone to replace her this spring. These "unsung heroes" (in a manner of Nabozny case, the school district was exoner : Its 25th season with "An Afternoon The schools keep referring to having a bond ated and the school administrators were found speaking) are the local symphonies, ballet I of Opera at Orchestra Hall." And companies and arts groups that produce quali election in the spring. If they are so poor, then responsible. However, the district insurance ty performances here in western Wayne Coun {the Farmington Area Philharmonic they will have it in June when there is an pool picked up the tab for their employees to ty. The Westland Community Foundation, has developed a reputation for its election planned and not waste taxpayers' dol the tune of $1 million. That school district was Westland All-Stars and Westland Cultural muslc-for-music's sake approach. lars having it in the spring. This is a tactic to _exojnei^tedbecause-th&y4iadra-policj-.-\Ve"did7 Society arelocaTgroups who offer programs Insure! Dehra Fowllces gets re-elected. It But now we don't. So we don't have the choice and need your support. doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure that one of picking up the tab for those who violate it, out. I don't mind supporting a bond, but I we will just have to pay. They may not have the world class stature to shed the stereotype image of "community of the DSO, but these community organiza won't support Debra Fowlkes for anything, These people are surely not setting good orchestras" by offering quality performances including dog catcher. examples for the students they are there to tions offer suburban concert- and theater by professional artists. Such productions do goers a taste of everything from Bach to rock. Joyce Carroll serve, as the one young high school student not come without cost. stated. The Plymouth'Syinphony Orchestra teamed Volodymyr Schesiuk, conductor of the Livo Debbie Jones up with the Vejjdi'Opera Theatre of Michigan nia Symphony, says it costs about $12,000 for Wayne last month fbrtf concert?bW'Opera Favorites" each concert performed by that organization at the Italian-American Club of Livonia. The 5 and he's concerned about the orchestra's •Livonia Symphony opened its 25th season „ financial future. The same is true for other -with "An Afternoon of Opera^at-Orehestra iocahsymphonies. — - Poor examples Hall." "And the Farmington Area Philharmon They need the support of residents who ic, led by conductor Karen Nixon-Lane, has o we not have the most ignorant people patronize their performances, but, most serving our community as school board developed a reputation for its music-for- important, they need the support of local busi D j Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your music's sake approach. members in Wayne and Westland? It appears \ ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we nesses as sponsors and contributors. That's so. While the venues tend more toward high what puts the sense of "community" in "com • offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions school auditoriums than Orchestra Halls, the I read in the Observer Sept. 18 Mathew ;• in your own words. We will help by editing for munity orchestras." And that's an image that McCusker is quoted as saying that it doesn't producers, directors and performers are trying should not be shed. clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you matter whether or not the board offers the sign your letter and provide a contact telephone same rights to gay students and staff as it cur number. rently does to all other students. First he Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The votes to include sexual orientation in the poli Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft. COMMUNITY VOICE cies, then he votes to keep it in and states it Livonia, 48150 QUESTION: Will you be Mtestlanft (Bbsmtt shopping at the new SUSAN R0SIEK, MANAGING EDITOR, 313-953 2149 Sears store HUGH GALLAGHER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 313-953-2118 after it PEG KNOESPEL, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 313^953-2177 LARRY GEIGER, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 313-953-2234 opens Oct, BANKS M. DlSHMON, JR. PUBLISHER, 313-953-2100 25 at STEVEN K. POPE, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER. 313-953-2252 Westland RICK FLCORELU, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 313-953 2150 Center? "I Imagine so. I •I don't think I "Oh, sure. I have "Probably not. HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. like Sears very wlli. I haven't a Sears charge I'm more adult, PHIUP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD RICHARD AOINIAN, PRESIDENT , We asked this much. They're shopped at Sears card." more offbeat in In 10 years." my taste than OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism question at the very reason Catherine Nardl Westland pub able.* what Sears in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be Janlt Dethtoff offers." lic library. Virginia Schoen independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or David Santo sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate journalists and as caring citizens, of the communities where we work." — Philip Power mum The Obaerver/TliVKSVM, OCTOBER 16, 1997 (PCReW)A21 POINTS OF VIEW Make a difference: let's fine tune Proposal A • «7 #hile sitting with your family m a local more, Section B receives less." would "catch up" to the higher funded If we are unwilling to settle for less llmf restaurant on a The comparison isn't a perfect one districts. The audience fell silent as than our children's fair share of the •WW cool autumn night, you but helps us to visualize how the fam the answer came back that it was soup, shouldn't we likewise be unwill notice the family seated across from ilies and citizens of the Plymouth- unlikely to occur within the next 100 ing to settle for less than our chil you in Section A enjoying large, Canton Community Schools are short years. dren's fair share of this state's school steamy bowls of homemade soup. changed under the school financing When Proposal A was sold to the funds? From your table in Section B, your reform known as Proposal A. We are voters as the umore equitable way" to Unless we are willing to speak up family places an order for the exact not getting what we pay for. fund schools, it wasn't mentioned that to the governor and our legislators same soup. Consider what we have received in money would be taken away from Ply and let them know that we want a But your eager anticipation of a return for the revenues generated in mouth-Canton and given to a district voice in determining our educational nourishing bowl of the hearty soup our local communities and sent to MARTHA TRAFFORD in the Upper Peninsula. But essen system for our community's children, turns to disbelief, resentment, and Lansing to fund our schools: tially, that is what has happened. It we will have no say. frustration as your waitress serves September. The other half of the stu wasn't supposed to deprive local com significantly smaller bowls of soup to • Our basic foundation grant per dents don't counted until next year. munities of having a say in reducing If the people of this nation were yourifamily. pupil ($5,832 for 96-97) has been Needless to say, the school district is their class sizes, improving their cur able to amend the United States' Con below the state's average for the past not permitted to "defer billing" for riculum, and providing technology stitution 27 times, maybe the people Of course, you bring this to the three years under Proposal A, and in costs of educating those students. training. But with no way to gener of Michigan who care about their pub attention of your waitress, expecting all likelihood will remain there. • Plymov.th-Canton ranks 29th out ate any enhancement revenues lic schools, can find ways to amend a plausible explanation. After all, you • Under the blended count used of 34 Wayne County districts in fund (except bonds for construction), Pro Proposal A. are paying the same as the family in for funding, high-growth districts ing. posal A has severely diminished our We must make a difference. Section A. The response comes back: such as ours receive money for only A member of our local Rotary Club community's ability to improve our Canton resident Martha Trafford is "that's our policy. Section A receives half of the new students enrolled in asked when Plvmouth-Canton schools own schools. a former teacher. For kids' sake, consider closing some charter schools ore dismal news about the employees. Also, eight PSAs did not suggested two-week period," suggest ommendations, began to implement "charter schools," this time hire some staff as conditional employ ing less than a true open-enrollment them, and acknowledged the other M from Auditor General Thomas ees pending the results of criminal practice - in other words, skimming. two. By the way, the CMU charter H. McTavish, CPA. records checks." • CMU is supposed to send mill has been operating three years. McTavish's office audited Central • "Eight PSAs employed individu "regional representatives" to PSA Michigan University's Charter School als to teach who did not have certifi board meetings. Reps to 12 of the 13 Currently, state law authorizes 100 Office (CSO), which is supposed to cates or permits to teach." (Remem failed to attend the required number public school academies. Their cham 'oversee, the academies it has char ber, there are 13 in the sample.) of meetings (three) and failed to col pions say the number should be tered. CMU is our leading charter • "One PSA was beginning to pro lect information on insurance policies, unlimited. mill, having chartered 40 of the 78 vide special education services at the board minutes, etc. CMU had to send Advocates of charter schools such PSAs (public school academies) oper time of our site visit. This PSA had TIM RICHARD six notices to one academy to obtain as Gov. John Engler and gubernatori ating as of May 31. students with special education needs its insurance information. al wannabe Dick Posthumus ignore PSAs, many of them private in ori who had been attending the PSA for not elected. CMU is supposed to gath • CSO failed to ensure they had test scores, auditsand how well the gin, get full public funding but zero more than one year without special er questionnaires from board mem written procurement policies. This kids are doing. They say PSAs are voter surveillance. McTavish's troops education services being provided." bers to check for potential conflicts of underlines a major flaw in the whole good because the parents, parents, examined CSO records for 13 Here we come to the most glaring interest. There were no question charter school concept - the possibili parents want them. Well, the parents, academies Sept, 11, 1996 and June 5 fault of PSAs. Required by law to pro naires for 23 board members, incom ty of a tiny school operated by insiders parents, parents are being taken for and visited 10 sites. Unfortunately, vide special ed, many don't. As the plete follow-up for 14 and a failure to seeking favorable business deals. suckers, suckers, suckers. they don't say which sites. friends of public education feared, identify nine potential conflicts of • "Two PSA boards did not appoint Instead of chartering more, the Usually, auditors are dreary writ PSAs want real public schools to be interest. These persons worked for the an individual to post meeting dates as state needs to think about shutting ers who can turn a narrative of their dumping ground. PSAs want to CSO or companies which had con required by sec. 15.265" of the Open down a quarter of these PSAs - for Custer's Last Stand into an opiate. skim the $5,400 per pupil state aid tracts with the CSO. Eight of the nine Meetings Act. the sake of the kids, kids, kids. resigned. But in the CMU charter audit, many cream but not the additional $8,000 Tim Richard reports on the local items leap out at you: or so per pupil that special ed • PSAs are supposed to hold lotter And what does Central Michigan implications of state and regional • "The PSAs had not obtained requires. ies for enrollment. Two had "applica University have to say in reply? It events. His Touch-Tone voice mail criminal records checks for some • PSA boards are self-appointed, tion periods that were less than the agreed with 17 of the auditors' 19 rec number is (313) 953-2047 ext. 1881. Proficiency tests are doing what they were intended ast year 87,584 high-schoolers took the first-ever Michigan High School Proficiency It's Fall Family FunCentral LTest. An event of this magnitude inevitably will attract the attention of the ever-alert mem bers of^the Michigan legislature. at Fairlanefown Center Responding to the usual chorus of complaints whenever anybody tries to do something new with the schools, a special House_subconuiiittee . A full month of music, magic, ~tmtheHSPTsperit several months holding hearings to review a slew of proposals to tinker laughing and dancing! With the tests. Some make perfect sense, .such as requiring the Department of Education to provide PHILIP POWER This fall, Faii-lane is the place to be for family-friendly entertainment. detailed feedback to students, parents and Each and every Saturday in October, kids can make something unique with schools and including MEAP and HSPT test other words, the HSPT is a success!" f r scores in annual school improvement plans. - Absolutely! The most sensible method to Arts & Scrape.. ,\earr\ to tap dance with the Center c Creative Studies...and Others are more problematic, such as replacing improve schools does not require the application enjoy a spectacular lineup of fre£ ente^airment for parents and kids alike! the terms "proficient," "novice" and "not yet of rocket science. Hovice^'with numerical scores that may prove It involves defining what kids are supposed s entirely meaningless without context. to learn in order to be educated members of The subcommittee has finished its work and society and get a productive job (i.e., know the What's happening this Saturday, October 18: reported to the House Education Committee, categories of math, science, reading and writing Which has sent a bunch of proposals for perfect that are covered by the HSPT). It then includes ing proposals the -HSPT to the full House for assessing what kids actually know (i.e., taking debate this week. the HSPT). In the middle of all this. I received a letter And it concludes by making the results pub from Dorothy Beardmore, a member of the lic, so students, parents, teachers and adminis State Board of Education and a standing monu trators can improve teaching methods, change 4:30 & 6:30 pm ment to the notion that able people, volunteer hooks, and so forth. ing their time and energy to a public purpose, As Mrs. Beardmore puts it, "It identifies yflrethe essential ingredients in a democracy. I strengths and weaknesses in curriculum, 8uppose over the years I've received six or seven instructional practices and student (and family) Craig 'N Co. letters from Mrs. Beardmore, each thorough, acceptance of educational standards to meet Well-informed and persuasively put - just like high standards." her service on the State Board. Certainly the HSPT has provoked some Disney recording artist She begins: "Both the public and the media (overblown by the media) criticism. Liberals performs supercharged, seem to have forgotten why the HS1T was don't like it that some kids will score badly; con developed in the first place, so they overlook servatives will whine that students are not kid sized rock 'n roll. that it is doing exactly what it was expected to assessed for familiarity with the Bible; some do. The HSPT demonstrates that most Michigan parents have tried to get their kids not to take 8tudents are doing well in these essential areas the test for fear the scores will deprive their lit of learning." tie geniuses their God-given right to attend Mrs. Beardmore then goes on t'o show that of Harvard or Vassar. Some representatives will the 87,584 graduates of the Michigan class of try to eliminate the HSPT for any number of For a full schedule of Fail Family FunCentral activities, trumped-up rationalizations. 1997, "from a third to half of thorn met the very call Fairlane at 1-600-992-9500 high standards for endorsement (of diplomas). But the evidence so far is compelling The High School Proficiency Test is doing exactly Only six to 11'percent were in the lowest catego :;\\jt>^pxi f rrrwas A*. WM c}3r '\v/,,\^ *" Dra'Von- ry.The rest were doing well, hut not yet at the what it was intended to do. Any tinkering the proficiency level House adopts should be around the edges, not "For'a first effort with such a rigorous assess at the core of an important and useful part of ment," Mrs. Beardmore concludes. "Michigan the school reform effort. "tudents, educators and parents should be Phil Power is chairman of the company that Pleased, even more so since we already know owns this newspaper. His Touch Tone ciucc mail that the Class of'98 results show statistically number is (313) 953 2047 ext 1880. 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You're walking downtown on the sidewalk, you I watch as one of your fellow citizens casually picks up litter off the cement and puts it into a nearby trash bin. Another person is selling newspa pers in front of a store. You walk up with money in hand to purchase one but realize you're 50 cents short. The seller just says, "Never mind, just give me what you have." With newspaper in hand, you pro ceed down the street and notice a person across the street walking by all the expired parking meters and putting coins into each one. To your right at the drive-thru bank, you hear the teller talking to a driver. Instead of talking into a microphone through bullet proof glass, the teller stands inside a screened window where he and the driver converse. "Normally we don't give out your statement in the drive- thru, Mrs. Jones, but I'll send through STAJT PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY the statement you requested and hope Right foot forward: When Madonna University recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, the Just for Kicks charity dance you'll remember to come into our troupe, under the direction of Jean Rowe (front row, left) provided two different performances, including its popular audi lobby the next time." ence participation program. The aroma of baking bread catches your attention and you look to the left to see the bread store owner out in front of his shop giving away loaves of freshly baked bread. Troupe struts its stuff for charity A mom walks by you with her tod dler in tow, trying to assure him that • The members of the Just for Kicks dance vision group came up with another line dancing, but its repertoire isn't- it's not much further to the bank. An troupe have two things in common - they $50," Rowe said. completely country and western.' acquaintance walks up behind her The troupe has 45 members, mainly There's a dash of contra and circle and tells her she, too, is going to the love to dance and they love to dance to raise from Livonia, Westland, Redford, Novi dancing as well as a bit of the Oldies. bank and wouldn't mind carrying the money for the area's charities and charitable and Northville. Dance isn't a require One medley features three different two-year-old the rest of the way. fund raisers. ment for membership and fees are min dances to one piece of music while A gentleman crosses the street to imal. another is eight minutes long and get into his parked car and signals BY SUE MASON cause. She ran it by her dance class "Just $3.20," said Rowe. "We had includes eight different pieces of music the driver who's waiting for a spot to STAFF WRITER and the response was overwhelming. everybody bring in 10 stamps to mail and eight different dances. hold on just a second and his parking out promotional stuff." They range in age from 9 to 84. They "I wanted the group to go out and "Myself and a fellow instructor place will be available. But first he have a great time ... go out, do good Rowe serves as the group coordinator choreographed it," Rowe said. "The stokes the meter for him. like to line dance and enjoy doing it just for kicks, which happens to be the and have fun," said Rowe. "The word and choreographer and works with two members call it the deadly medley." Are these common place practices got out in the dance community and T directors and a promotional committee. Always looking for new members, you see often? Perhaps you are lucky name of the dance troupe they belong to. started getting phone calls." Costuming also is simple - black Rowe .would like to add a few men for enough to live in a community where The troupe focus is to acquire, by its pants, black boots and turquoise-col an all male revue and a couple's this happens. Unfortunately, in this It's the name Jean Rowe came up demonstration team that would show with for the group that travels performances, funding for a variety :of ored T-shirt. The T-shirts were donat say and age, this is not the norm. charitable organizations. In addition, it ed by one member's employer, Jet Elec off the country and western style two- throughout the metropolitan area per step, swing and waltz, "so the perfor Serving other people forming for the benefit of selected char donates 100 percent of any compensa^ tric, with the silk screening done by tion it receives to a charity of its choos the Embroider)' House. mances can be more rounded." Gregory Peck in the movie "Other ities. Rowe, the group coordinator, came ing. The group is trying to come up with "The performances can be cus People's Money," asked, "Whatever a logo for a second T-shirt and is hop tomized. The troupe is ready, willing happened to people serving other peo up with the idea one night. She readily Just for Kicks organized in April, admits she gets her best ideas in the held rehearsals in May and did its first ing to find sponsors to pay for that as and able to an^all-performance show, a ple?" I do ponder that question a lot. well as business cards. The first batch, combination of performance and audi It seems as though the more high tech middle of the night and this is proving show in July at a neighborhood block to be a very popular one. party in Waterford. The money the done on Rowe's computer, "was an ence participation or just audience par we become, the more isolated we are. expensive way to go." ticipation, one of the group's special A dance instructor on Monday dancers charged for the performance It's hard to help others when you're In the beginning the dancers ties. The most popular has been a off "doing your own thing." evenings at the Senior Friendship Cen was donated to a 10-year-old Waterford girl in need of a bone marrow trans rehearsed four times a month at the demonstration of line dancing to both Families are isolated from their ter in Westland and on Friday oldies and country and western music evenings at the Novi Civic Center, she plant. Novi Civic Center, but is now down to extended families more frequently, three-hour practices on Saturdays once with audience participation. -1 people seem to settle into neighbor decided to form a group that would put "The first job they were going to pay their best foot forward for a good $150 but because we were giving the or twice a month. hoods ever so briefly, and less time is The troupe's repertoire is based on available to get to know other people money to a local fund raiser, the subdi Please see DANCERS, B2 when our schedules and ogr kids' rou tines are more hurried an<$ harried. In the book, "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, Morrie made a Book drive gives patients something to read poignant comment about dealing with people who came to visit him in the hospital while he was dying of Lou BY CHRISTINA FUOCO Gehrig's disease. He talked about how STAFF WRITER the visitors were struck by his ability The scene was stunning and proved the bravery of the ill to put them at ease when they sat children in Children's Hospital of Michigan. with him. He told Mitch that "If I Kevin McCabe, the chief executive officer of McCabe Funeral comfort you, I'm comforted, too." Homes in Farmington Hills and Canton, spent most of the Do you agree that we've lost com summer collecting donations of children's books as part of his passion for others? The slogan about "Summer Sunshine Storybook Drive." performing random acts of kindness In mid-September, he packed up a U-Haul truck with 1,000 shouldn't be just a cute jingle. When I books and drove to the hospital. McCabe described his experi talk with people, they all believe in it, ence at the hospital as inspiring. but how many times do they actually "Every room has a crate with books in it; these kids really "walk the walk?" don't realize how sick they are," he said. "They were sitting What is the value in doing favors there with the other sick kids playing. One girl was going down for others? The value is in the glow a the hallway with an IV and she was using this thing as a person feels inside. You will never see skateboard." - * a person who just helped someone Because the "Summer Sunshine Storybook Drive" was so walk away with a sour look on their successful, McCabe will continue to accept books at his Canton face. You may even see them walking and Farmington Hills funeral homes. away with a new lilt in their step. "It's too beneficial to everybody," he said. I've noticed the most profound Children's Hospital is in need of early reader, picture, board change in people who are suffering and pop-up books for children up to age 8. New or used books from depression. There is something in good condition may bo dropped off between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. intrinsically healthy and uplifting daily at the McCabe Funeral Home locations at 31950 W. 12 when they step out of their loneliness Mile Road, Farmington Hills, and 851 Canton Center Road, and hopelessness and help someone Canton. else or volunteer in come capacity. The books go toward the hospital's "Reach Out and Rend" lit Even when they find that the plea eracy program, according to Laurie Dayton, the senior child life sures they used to get are no longer specialist at Children's Hospital. bringing joy into their lives, the nced- "It's a couple different step program," Dayton said. "We have edness and usefulness they gain when volunteers who read to the children in the waiting room. they give of themselves, brings them They're trying to model good literacy (habits). Then in the STATT PHOTO BV Biu BRKSLKK closer to a stable mood. exam room, we have more books, so the kids can continue to By the book: After collecting some 8,000 books for the VA Medical Center last Please sec SENSORS. B2 year, Kevin McCabe turned his sights on collecting books for the young patients Pleaso BCO BOOK DRIVE, B2 a t Ch ildren 's Hospital of Mich iga n. B2(W0c) The Observer/TUVRSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 Kids can get a head start at the Education Expo Hundreds of learning ideas for every area of education from At the Safety Zone, children of computer-related products. health screenings and recre given away at each station, and ^hands-on activities will be early childhood to life-long learn will learn pedestrian, bicycle and Children can get a learning ational activities from kid-sized including kid's fitness classes, featured at Detroit's premiere ing, including toys and games, fire safety under the direction of advantage at Homework Head weight and exercise equipment bicycle helmets, smoke detectors learning expo Sunday, Oct. 26 at computers and software, tutor experts from Children's Hospital quarters where experts from to soccer and Tae Kwon Do, and useful school supplies. the-Southfield Civic Center. ing methods, public and private of Michigan. Kumon Math and Reading Cen demonstrated by Olympic con The Education Expo is a free JIl}e educational extravaganza schools, children's books and Surf the wed at CyberSchool. ters will test their mathematics tender Master Dominic Kim, family event produced by Metro brings together schools, organi videos and learning workshops. Parents and children can go and reading skills and show par gold medalist at the World All Parent Magazine and sponsored zations and businesses, in a New this year are five innova online in search of great learning ents how to get involved with Star Team. by such businesses as Target, learning fair for students of all tion stations -CyberSchool, sites such as Yahooligans, Star homework. And expo goers can re-energize WKQI 95.5, Health Alliance ageC Hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 Homework Headquarters, The Tribune's Homework Help and At the Fit & Fun Center, pre at Lunch & Munch, a free snack Plan , Kumon Math and Reading p.pa;at the Southfield Civic Cen Safety Zone, Fit & Fun Center Disney Online's Family.Com and sented by William Beaumont bar featuring back-to-school edi Centers, Kindercare, Kroger, ter!-Evergreen Road, near Civic and Lunch & Munch - that fea Daily Blast. Families also can Hospital and Beverly Hills Rac bles and tips on nutrition, com Tamaroff Nissan, The Observer Ce&Cer Drive, Southfield. ture interactive areas for chil enter to win an Apple eMate quet and Health Club, parents pliments of Kroger and Kinder- and Eccentric Newspapers, dren and important resources for 300, the first new class of mobile and children can learn how to care. Apple Computer Inc. and The More than 75 exhibitors will Mac Group. showcase products and services parents. computers, as well as hundreds play and stay healthy with mini Hundreds of prizes also will be Book drive from page Bl re>d there. helped so that we could provide thought we could help hospital grandfather Francis J. McCabe Hills, and the Kiwanis Club of "The Farmington Hills library ^Through the use of donated books and reading materials for ized children with the same founded the business in 1893 at Farmington Hills North. He is has the largest collection of funds, we purchase age-appro the children while they wait for enthusiasm," McCabe said. Cass and Grand River avenues. also a member of the Farming- bereavement books in the coun priate books for children their doctors' visits. We try and "Even in today's computer age, Now with a 24,000-square foot ton Elks Club, and while serving try," said McCabe who lives in between the ages of 0 and 5. At have milk crates in the rooms we feel the need to create a love facility in Farmington Hills, and as a member and secretary of Farmington Hills with his wife each well baby visit (a normal and the books always go home in for reading in young children in a 12,000-square foot building in North Rosedale Park Civic Asso Sandy. "We donate money to the visit), the physician gives you a the hands of the kids. their development as lifelong Canton, McCabe Funeral Homes ciation Zoning Board, he library so they can purchase the brand new book so that this 2- "It's nice to have a donor who's learners. And donating books to provide for more than 350 funer received the group's Distin books. They get a better deal (on year-old gets a brand new book willing to do something on an Children's Hospital is a great als a year. guished Citizen Award. books) than we can so they can appropriate for his or her age." on-going basis so we can replen place to start." A 1981 graduate of Wayne In early May, McCabe was buy more." ish this supply* McCabe was quick to add that State University's School of Mor chosen as a runner-up for the McCabe also does frequent Ongoing effort McCabe's "Summer Sunshine he and his staff looked at organi tuary Science, McCabe earned Canton Chamber of Commerce's speaking engagements and orga Dayton added that McCabe's Storybook Drive" follows on the zations which would "benefit the his license to practice mortuary 1997 Canton Small Business nizes a bereavement program at efforts allow for the 4-year-old heels of the summer 1996 drive most people and what wouldn't science in Michigan the follow Person of the Year Award. local libraries four times a year. prB^am to continue. which provided 8,000 books for overburden the staff here. The ing year. McCabe's charitable work "We're humble; I don't do it Mvthink it was a great idea the VA Medical Center. families that we're serving The former president of the extends far beyond Children's solely for the recognition," he that! his group wanted to do this "Because of the wonderful always come first." Michigan Funeral Directors Hospital^He regularly donates said. "I'd be lying if I said I don't fojr-the kids at the hospital in response we received from last McCabe represents the fourth Association, McCabe has served money to the Farmington Hills want to be recognized. It's a mat support of the literacy program year's book drive to benefit the generation of his family to enter as president of The Community library for the purchase of ter of having the whole staff wgjhave down here," she said. "It VA Medical Center, this year we the funeral service. His great- Center Farmington/Farmington bereavement books. involved in something in the Sensors from page Bl Dancers from page Bl Because we are no longer an convalescent home? One particular generous and "A lot of the members are equipment is provided by Just the most we can for the chari agrarian society; children are • Babysitting for free for a sin altruistic mom said she often seniors and they have a lot of for Kicks. ties, so we charge what we can." not needed in the same way they gle parent? models for her children anony stamina,'" said Rowe, pointing "We want more jobs," said People interested in joining were when caring for the ani • Driving an elderly person to mous generosity by driving up to out Eleanore Malachie, 84, who Rowe. "Everybody enjoys going Just For Kicks or booking a per mals and land were part of the the store? the toll booth to Canada and not in addition to her Just for Kicks out and doing this. We want our formance can contact the group daily routine. Children have • Sending a note of apprecia only paying for her car, but the work teaches line dancing four name known so we can help oth at (248) 348-9116, or write it at slumped into the entitlement tion to your mail carrier? car in back of her, too. days a week to seniors at the ers. Obviously, we want to make P.O. Box 934, Northville 48167. mode and have little motivation • Taking a walk and picking I'm impressed ... maybe it will Novi Civic Center. toHielp others. It is our responsi up litter? spur me on to be a little more Word of mouth has helped get bility to show them the impor • Giving away your latest giving the next time I'm out and information out about Just for Collectors club hosts toy show tance and the value of helping batch of coupons? about. Maybe you'll be behind Kicks. people, for example, performing ' • Calling a shut-in and seeing me! The troupe's services are avail The fall 1997 Collectible Toy- with antique, collectible, farm random acts of kindness. how they are doing? able not only to charities, but Show, sponsored by the Winross and die cast toys and any type of How about: • Giving the customer in front If you have a question or com businesses, school districts and Collectors Club of America- toy of interest to the serious and > ^hoveling snow off a neigh of you the change they need for a ment for Jacque Martin-Downs, organizations. The only require Michigan Chapter, will be 10 not-so-serious collector. bors driveway? • purchase? a prevention specialist and the ment is that the check be made a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Admission will be $2 with chil £ You and your child baking • Standing by the curb when director of Hegira Prevention out to a charity. at the Monaghan Knights of dren under age 12 admitted free cookies for your child's class for the garbage truck comes by and Programs, write her at The As for the cost of the perfor Columbus Hall, 19801 Farming- of charge. For more information, ndreason? giving them each a candy bar or Observer Newspapers, 36251 mance, that depends on how ton Road, Livonia. call (313) 747-7192 or (810) 795- * Reading to a resident in a apple? Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. many dancers and how much The show will feature vendors 8281. Enter to win Plymouth Whalers Tickets! Great hockey can be found iti your backyard. 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The bride is the daughter of field Hills and the late Stanley Scheick. Kenneth and Beverly Preston of Bartnicki. is the daughter of Michael and Essexville. The groom is the son The bride-to-be is a 1988 Carolyn Bradley of Livonia. The of Dr. Norbert and Violet (Dee graduate of Plymouth Canton groom is the son of Don and Dee) Dittmar of Livonia. High School. She is employed by Charlene Yaquinto of Livonia. The bride is employed as a Talbots Kids as a store manag The bride is a graduate of secretary for the Livonia Public er. Livonia Churchill High School. Schools curriculum department Her Fiance is a 1984 graduate She will graduate this year from at Dickinson Center. of Birmingham Brother Rice Madonna University with a The groom is a graduate of High School, a 1988 graduate of degree in food service manage Lawrence Technological Univer Albion College with a bachelor ment. sity. He is employed as a project of arts degree in history, and a The groom is a graduate of engineer for Dura Automotive 1991 graduate of the University Detroit Catholic Central High Systems, Inc. of Detroit School of Law with a School in Redford and School The bride asked Kathy Bick- juris doctor degree. He is craft College where he studied h.am to serve as matron of honor employed as a partner in the law A November wedding is culinary arts. He is the chef at with Lori Symborski as the firm of Cameron Miller & Asso planned for Our Lady of Good The Sideline Sports Tavern at bridesmaid, Haley Bickham as The couple received guests at ciates, P.C. Counsel Church in Plymouth. Fox Creek Golf Course. man with Butch Beslach, Andy the flower girl and Kim Connelly a reception at Stafford's Perry Th^ bride asked Kimberly Karlo, Eric Kostoff and Mike.. as hostess. Hotel in Petosky. Following a Valetti to serve as her matron of Firestone as groomsmen. Alex Beslach was the ring bearer. ; -- Brian Connelly served as best trip to the Upper Peninsula, the Shore-Tjernlund honor with Leanne Bradley, The couple received guests at man with Blake Necker as. couple is making their home in Kelle Baker, Heather Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Richard and a reception at Vladimir's in,- groomsman. Livonia. Gina Yaquinto as bridesmaids. Janice Shore, all of Allen Park Alena Valetti was the flower Farmington Hills before leaving., announce the engagement of girl. on a Caribbean cruise. They are . their daughter, Pamela Ann, to Todd Yaquinto served as best making their home in Livonia.- " - Kappen-Berrey Kenneth Richard Tjernlund, the Orville and Helen Kappen of son of Carol Tjernlund of Gar Livonia announce the engage den City and Mr. and Mrs. West-Garby ment of their daughter, Kari Richard and Jan Tjernlund. Bonnie West of Canton and Brooke, to Roger Vincent The bride-to-be is as a second- Richard West of Huntington Berrey, the son of Earl and year nursing student at St. Vin Woods announce the engage Linda Berrey of Charlotte, N.C. cent's School of Nursing in Tole ment of their daughter, Amy, to The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad do, Ohio. She is employed as a Jay Garby, the son of Patricia uate of Livonia Franklin-High surgical technician at Oakwood and Patrick Redmond of Shelby School. She is employed by Hospital in Dearborn. Township and the late Doug Standard Federal Bank. Her fiance earned a bachelor Garby. Her fiance is a 1986 graduate of science degree in biochemistry The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad of Troy Athens High School. He at Eastern Michigan University. uate of Lawrence Technological owns Prime Cuts Meat Co. in He is employed as a Wayne University. She is employed as Taylor. County Sheriffs deputy. an electrical engineer at Ford A November wedding is A November wedding is Motor Company in Dearborn. planned at Ward Presbyterian planned at St. Frances Catholic Church in Allen Park. •Her fiance, a 1993 graduate of Church in Livonia. Company in Troy. General Motors Institute, is employed as a mechanical engi A September 1998 wedding in; Thomas-Parker neer at Textron Automotive Plymouth is planned. Dennis and Carol Thomas of Livonia announce the engage Majeski-Whitney Kaufman-Mullen ment of their daughter, Piper Jenay, to Timothy Quinn Park Emil and Nancy Majeski of Sharon G. Kaufman er, the son of Mary Ann Van- Livonia announce the engage announces the engagement of Haverbeke of Albuquerque, ment of their daughter, Emily her daughter, Lisa Marie, tt) N.M., and Kenneth Parker of Jeanne, to Mark Albert Whitney, Kevin Michael Mullen, the son Rochester, Minn. the son of Douglas and Barbara of Richard arid Mary Mullen of The bride-to-be is a 1994 Whitney of Livonia. Canton. graduate of Livonia Stevenson The bride-to-be is a 1992 grad The bride-to-be, also the High School. She attended uate of Livonia Stevenson High daughter of the late Dr. John W. Schoolcraft College before School and a 1997 graduate of Kaufman, is a graduate of enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. Western Michigan University, Michigan State University and She is a base supply apprentice, earning magna cum laude status the University of Detroit Mercy stationed at Holloman Air Force in elementary education. She is School of Law. She is employed Base in Alamogordo, N.M. employed as a third grade by Gold, Lange & Majoros, P.C., Her fiance, a 1993 graduate of teacher at Springfield Plains where she practices bankruptcy Sulphur High School in Elementary in Clarkston. law. Louisiana, is serving in the U.S. Her fiance also is a 1992 grad Her fiance is employed by Air Force as a computer systems A December wedding is uate of Livonia Stevenson High Techmatic Inc. as a valve tech operator at Holloman Air Force planned at Holy Cross Lutheran School and a 1997 graduate of nician and warehouse manager. Base. Church. Western Michigan University A July wedding in Plymouth with a degree in marketing. He is planned. is employed by Ross Roy Com A November wedding is] munications Inc. in Bloomfield planned at St. Colette's Catholic Hills. Church in Livonia. • YW sponsors Banquet Facilities I Entertainment I Pliotocji iipl week-long L ^.-"•JW-J .... • 'MJJ '^S jBCvimt. fun & affordable Dee Joy Music Design observance ^LolumlUaH \\wnt Music From The 20l; Thru The °0's llj/ \IR\II\1 HI \H,\I R PHt>l>K,K.\Ptn "Adjacent To Luirel Chapel" Continuous Music, formal fittire CALL (313)513-8100 fllnirlue Facilities h>r )our litttdinx! Husband Si Wife Team The YWCA of Western Wayne p. . y_ /^emorAble . //oments 39100 Schoolcraft Rd. (313)207-8522 County is asking area individu Livonia 313464*0500 (Sue) TUe PHOTOGRAPHY als, government agencies, schools, businesses and commu —i nity groups to join with the organization in the fall nation Warren Valley FloWiers HAAS Photographies wide campaign of a "Week With J Banquet Center Weddings • Portraits out Violence" Sunday through • Overlooking the rw.1y • Saturday, Oct. 18-25. 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ONE OF THE LARGEST Nationally, the YWCA has a CHAPELS IN THE AREA long history of empowering 'I'r,),.' \. 1\,:.[1\" *\\<, ',- J ,-3- f- 1 women and families, fostering rt ',' f' •"From products found on the can be used to create an unusual their face I wouldn't pout on my "If it washes off your hands or mom's makeup powder. before Halloween," Sadler said. G^i&hen shelf to those found in and unique look. face." and out of your clothes, it will And be cautious with water- "After all, it all easily washes away" tjftcjm's makeup supplies and The important thing, she said, Sadler recommends using wash off your face," Sadler said. based colors. Since those prod (Jill's bathroom cabinet, imagi is to be alert to the product's flour or cornstarch mixed with a A paint brush moistened in a ucts wash off with water, they And don't forget to practice native kids and adults alike can ingredients. The ideal are those little water to form a light paste little water and then dipped into will also run with sweating or in and to check the back of mom's ftflH everything needed to create products that have a water, as a mask or to highlight areas colorful paints are great for the rain. makeup drawer where some free ar jihique look for Halloween. lanolin or lotion base. Even a such as the chin or check bones. accent lines or to color the entire Sadler advises using a light samples of wild and wonderful v$ickie Sadler, a theater tech- wax base will wash off easily, For color, water-based makeup face. Outlining the eyes or application of lotion or cold colors may be lurking. But skip qioian and adjunct lecturer in but beware of oil based products. from mom's supply, a theatrical mouth can be done with this cream under really dark colors the lipstick; it stains the skin, thb University of Michigan "The oils can become rancid supply store or costume shop. method. Scars can be added the to help in the cleanup. A sponge leaving red blotches for days. §chpol of Music's Theatre and they will clog the- pores in Even the non-toxic water paints same way. To set the colors, can be used to apply the color or If your tastes run to something Kerpartment, says even the the skin," she said. "I never ask kids use in school will work on Sadler suggests a light dusting add texture as well as for a little more gory, Sadler sug ^jrtercolors kids use for school anyone to put something on the face or other body parts. of baby powder, flour, cornstarch cleanup. Dabbing the sponge gests making some "blood" by and not wiping is the key to mixing corn syrup and a little interesting texture. red food coloring. Because the es Educational Most hair products, except coloring may stain, a little blue- I^T.i iailSi- AtS spray, can safely be used on the colored laundry detergent may face. 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At the University i&,r- '-'.Vfanbrook Reflections Cookbook and X-rays, too. information about hours and of Michigan Health Centers, we believe the only providers •3 I:IM >( >K CBecause worfa-'efass fteall/icare snou/an V oe a world away '.KM I illtiy Road #• 1- ^•i- _-^f_''...'- MMMMMMMiaM The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,1997 <*5B)(OF)7ll MOST TEENAGERS HOPE TO GET A SET OF KEYS WHEN THEY'RE 16. w / fsfi i U \T - • ^''tVft /• ^M^ BUT THESE AREN'T THE ONES THEY HAD IN MIND. Imagine you're 16. You should be having the grams that provide young mothers and fathers time of your life. But instead, you're having a with pre-natal care, counseling, education and baby. Your friends avoid you. Your family dis employment referrals. owned you. And suddenly you have no place to Last year, you helped fund these agencies with turn. But, you're not alone. Thousands of teens $2.1 million. And even though the number of just like you -give birth e\er\F year. births have declined recently, we still need your The future does not always, hold great promise help. With every dollar vou donate, your gift not J oxaJeenage niotherj^yiih achild. But with only -helps teens in crisis, but thousands of your help, they can at least have hope. The other people who rely on the United Way United Way supports 16 agencies in Pregnancy can certainly have an affect on a the tri-county area that offer pro- 16-year-olds future. But then, so can vou. United Way Give Help. Give Hope. Give Now. '2 'I (» MICS 11502 1097 GREAT CARS. GREAT TRUCKS. © CHRYSLER CORPORATION 6B* The Observer I THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,1997 Worship Mail Copy To: OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 FOR CHURCH PAGE COPY CHANGES PLEASE CALL FRIDAY. FOR INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL: MICHELLE ULFIG (313) 953-2160 LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD I > * ! m^m S^BVANOSLICA^PBESBYTEK Evangelical INDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE WUTH BAPTIST BIBLE AWANA CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Presbyterian 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia CLUBS FELLOWSHIP 525-3664 or 261-9276 October 19th Church "God is Great Enough To Love Me Unconditionally" 17000 Farmlngton RowJ Sunday School 10:00 A.M. LIVONIA CANTON lU-onla 422-1150 Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. 14175 Fafmington Rd. 46001 Warren Road TRINITY Dr. Jamet N. McOuIre, Pastor Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. (N. of 1-96) (West of Canton Center) PRESBYTERIAN Worship Services Wed. Family Hour 7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am CH0HCH Sunday School 9:45 am (313)414-7422 10101W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 A.M. » OCTOBER 19th 5 Miles W. of Sheldon Rd. (313) 522-6830 Sharing the Love ot Christ' and 12:05 P.M. 11 a.m. "A Recipe For A Good Life" From M-14 take Gottfredson Rd. South Dr. Wm. C. Mooce - Pastor Evening Service Pastor & Mrs. 6 p.m. Tippers & Givers" ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 8:00 7:00 P.M. 20805 Middlebell (CCTTW d I Mile & NWdlctot Risen Christ Lutheran Praise & Worship Service , H.L Petty "A Church That's Concerned About People" Shuttle Service from Farmingtorv Hills, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road Stevenson Mgfr School WORSHIP SERVICES (1 MSo West of Sneidon) Lifeline Contemporary Service for All A.M. Services EXC*SH eoo A.M. Saturday Evening 6 p.m. Plymouth • 453-5252 11:00 6 MILE Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Nursery Provided Bible Class & Sunday School 10:30 Traditional Service NEW HOPE 5403 S.Wayne Rd.*Wayne, MI Family Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 4k (Bct« crn Mkhljin At*, (r Van Born Rd.) Pastor John W. Meyer • 474-0675 Hugh McMartin, Lay Minister SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) Service Broadcast CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED 1 BAPTIST (313)728-2180 1-96 S 11:00 A.M. Sundty^nooffof All Ag«» WUFl-AM 1030 CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Church & School 5885 Venoy Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Wednesday Praise Service 6:0¾ p.m. Wednesday Children. Youth & Adult Bible Sludy 7:00 -8:oo p.m. 1 Btk. N. ol Ford Rd., Westland 425-0260 42690 Cherry Hill Road, Canton Divine Worship 6 & 11:00 A.M. 981-0286 Roger Aumann, Pastor H& s XJZ UNITED CHURCH Bible Class & SS 0:30 A.M. Worship 8:00 4 10:30 A.M. £.¾^ ^ll^yii! Monday Evening Service 7:30 P.M. OF CHRIST Gary 0. HeadapoN. Administrative Paste* Bible Class & SS 9:20 A.M. ^¾¾¾¾^ BAPTIST ASSEMBLIES OF COD Kurt E Lambert. Assistant Pastor Preschool & Kindergarten Jeff Burka, Principal/D.C.E. PLYMOUTH CHURCH NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OF THE NAZARENE 9435 Henry Ruff at West Chicago 4MQ1 w. Awi Arbw Road • fl 11) 4SS-1 ITS Uvonia 4*150 ^421-5406 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sen. BIBtE STUDY & WORSHIP • MO AM. 411:15 AM Rev. Oooakj Uitrtnan. Pa&tor HOSANNA-TABOR Sunday School • 10:05 A.M. -1-¾ 9:15 Adult Class t First Baptist Church MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday Evening - 8:00 P.M. 1 1 10:30 a.m. Worship 45000 N. Territorial 25530 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redtord • 937-2424 FAMILY NIGHT • Wed. 7:00 P.M. chjfl Service and Youth Classes 532-2266 REDFORDTWP. Rev. Lawrence Wrtto Arthur C. Magnu»oft. P»stor i^syfv Nursery Cite AvaJsbie Plymouth. 48170 Worship Service NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN: iSJ-3196 •WELCOME- WORSHIP wrm us O \BL 9:15 &fl :00 A.M. Same Location Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Same Friendly People Sunday School Sunday School A Adult Bible Cists 9:45 s.m. 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. There Is A Key Thursday Evening Worship 7M p.m. - X *'.'-. New Meeting Times: Nursery Provided mm. FW>WfcpSBYJERrAN (^S^k) Rev. Victor F. Katboth, Pastor Christian School: Kindergaxten-8rh Grade mmm^mm tt**ww ^ Sunday School 937-2233 9:30 am To Happiness Rev. Timothy Kalboth, Assoc. Pastor .Morning Worship v ST.TIMOTHY CHURCH GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA.) Yes, there is a "key" to '«• 16700 NsWburoh RO ,- •». } -s •, ,••: The Ob$erver/THUHSDA\', OCTOBER 16, 1997 Bt 'Spooktacular' Cabaret benefits Community Hospice BY SUE MASON to Beth Lurtz, foundation presi The evening includes a cock Pumpkins "would raise a lot of Jammln': STAFF WRITER dent and Cabaret event chair. tail hour, family style dinner extra dollars" for hospice, Lurtz Kevin Break out your costume, put "One man showed up in a and entertainment. Lance said. ('Fuzz') on your best scary face. It's time nightgown with rollers in his Loiselle and his trio will per In its fifth year, the Cabaret Kuhlman is for a spooktacular time at the and wearing fluffy scuffs," Lurtz form during the cocktail hour has raised some $10,000 for the Community Hospice Founda said. "To wear that all evening, and dinner. endowment fund for Community among the tion's fifth annual Cabaret din we just knew he had to be the Cabaret favorites, The Hospice and Home Care Ser musicians ner-dance Friday, Oct. 24. grand prize winner." Howards Band, with local artists vices. The fund covers the cost of that enjoy The Cabaret will have a theme Other winners included two Chris McCall, Stephen King, uninsured patients and their jamming of Halloween Bash and party couples who showed up as dou Lynn Neinhaus and Ray families and helps to ensure that several times goers are encouraged to come in ble pinochle, dressing as two Schmidt, will perform the music their ongoing needs are met costume, prizes ranging from jacks and two queens and look of the 1950s and '60s. The group when their funding is exhausted a year as the' complimentary hotel packages to ing like actual playing cards, she has been a popular musical or to provide services, such as The specialty gift baskets will be added. attraction in the Detroit area for bereavement support, which are Howards ^warded for the best costumes. The festivities will get under more than 20 years. This is the not reimbursable. Band, the • This is the second year the way at 6:30 p.m. at the Msgr. third year the band has head "Community Hospice is one of featured Cabaret has had a Halloween Alex Brunett Activity Center of lined the event, according to the few hospices that takes theme. Last year proved so suc St. Aidan's Catholic Church, Lurtz. uninsured patients, so the cost entertain cessful that the foundation 17500 Farmington Road, Livo "They donate their time and of their medications are covered ment for the decided to do it again, according nia. energy," she said. "They're all by the endowment," Lurtz said. Community from different bands and Ray "Some of the money this year Hospice Schmidt brings them t&gether also is earmarked for our own Foundation's 7277 N U1,ey Rd once or twice a year to perform. hospice home." They enjoy jamming as all musi Community Hospice and annual ; RPMERTCA' Cabaret ben y^mQ^/A Canton (313) 454-4400 cians do and that enjoyment Home Care Services has been HOMETOWN ONE (Jusl north of VarrenRil.) rolls over onto the audience." serving the incurably ill and efit Oct. 24. : Cabaret tickets cost $40 per their families in western Wayne, \+INVITE$ YOU TO THE 8th ANNUAL person. "Gilded Pumpkin" tick southern Oakland and eastern ^|^Fw I You are invited to join us al our newest #QP AT ets also are available for $60 and Washtenaw counties since 1981. ^^Sf^Lf location in Canton to pick ououi ^| KE/\ I include the evening's festivities, It has two. offices at 127 S. Main through a donation, which would members and has two major FREE PUMPKINS a gilded pumpkin at' the table, St., Plymouth, and 32932 War "be fabulous," said Lurtz. fund raisers each year - the and enjoy CIDER AND DOXL'TSl PUMPKIN recognition in the program and ren Road, Suite 100, Westland. The Community Hospice Cabaret and a summer golf out FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 10:00 AM with a wall display. Plans are to erect a hospice Foundation got its start in 1993 ing at the Dearborn Country The event usually attracts 160 home on 3-5 acres of land in the as the result of CHHCS execu Club. SATRURDAY, OCTOBER 18th party goers and the committee is area. But before the official fund tive director Maureen Butrico's For more information, about Don't Miss Out! hoping to do better this year, raising begins for the home, call for a group of citizens to sup hospice or to order tickets, call reaching the 200 mark. That CHHCS needs to find the prop port the work of hospice. The CHHCS at (313) 522-4244 or Get there before all the ghosts coupled with selling 20 Gilded erty to either purchase or foundation has 13-14 active (313)459-0548. and goblins snatch them up! ifiril came.firtl served - limited supply) CHIMNEYS ROOFS University of Michigan School of Dentistry is looking for volunteers with • Cleaned • Repaired • Screened • Re-Roofed Periodontal Disease 1997 Poltfr^ Ann Arbor OUR 29th SEASON Antiques Market | M. BRUSHER 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan MARGARET BRUSHERS ANN ARBOR ANTIQUES MARKET (Exit #175, off I-94, then South 3 Miles) ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Sunday, October 19 6:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. COBWEB CORNER ANTIQUES Sha ron Pennsylvania Country furniture. quilts & qu'imper including early pine open to cupboard with traces of green pami An original except minor repair ELVES ANTIQUES THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN CAROL ft HENRY MILBERG WENDY HAMILTON rear legs Oakville, Ontario. Canada Grand Rapids. Michigan Ann Arbor. Michigan Ekjinburg. Ontario, Canada Early lighting, hand forged fireplace equipment. Holiday antiques & pattern glass. We will be bringing lots ol blue - blue firkin, blue pan Country furniture, wooden ware, forged and try box, blue bark table, blue c1825 New England "cast iron. Holiday items "in season", including wall cupboard, blue blankets, blue gourd, hooked rug frowning pumpkin, "monster" nodder, Santa on MIKE & MARY with blues m it, a blue strainer, and blue rag balls a chenille bell - HRIBERN1K Beverly Hills. CONSERVATION ANO VJSFUU VfrWFS Michigan Massachusetts "Sheraton che" y chest Several Pieces ol Siaifordshire China Oaktahoma landscape by William Steeno JIM KAHLLO CONSERVATION ft RESTORATION SPECIALISTS STONEY MEADOWS ANTIQUES MERIDA GALLERY Represented at every show. Furniture, textiles, Scotts. Michigan Easton Maryland Shetbyville, Michigan BOLLA American Indian, painting, Onental rugs paintings, porcelains, glass. Victorian furniture 16th & 19th century contmenlal lu'niiure ard accessonos GALLERY HWII Vl% I "I'M* UP 1 Minneapolis «... . r •">;>•. »_i.» • J'r./jJ '•; Minnesota ;>.mv Vmtaae posters "^r^J^ THOMAS ft MARCIA BROWN CLASSIC COUNTRY COLLECTOR DAVID G. SMITH,THE PAN MAN MARY ANNE CLAUS 8^ Romeo, Michigan Perrysburg, New York Vermilion. Ohio ANTIQUES Small sampling ol items to be displayed Over 150 pieces cast iron cookware. including Huge display of Halloween and Christmas Osceola, Indiana lea kettles, skillets, griddles. Dutch owns, also irvciudmg large blue grape Kugel Earty furniture and accessories autographed copies of his reference books •• • ••:• i S *> ,o*,o R AC BAKER Ni'es Michigan ibli •liiA^ni '8th 4 19th century furn.iure aix) accessn ri<>* "vHudng Vernon! JOHN ft MARY ANN ft MICHELE MORSCHER BILL ft BUNNY NOLT MARK LANGDON I PA HERITAGE Southbury Connecticut Linden. Michigan sugar chest an RELIGION CALENDAR Listings for the Religion Calen international institutions. The will have its fall rummage and Road, Livonia. the dynamic Ambassadors for DIVORCECARE Z dar should be submitted in writ presentation is free. Refresh bake sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs The keynote morning speaker Christ Philippine Evangelism DivorceCare, a special video JJ ing no later than noon Friday for ments will be served. For more day and Friday, Oct. 16-17, and for the festival will be Rev. Mission, will speak at the morn seminar and support group for* the next Thursday's issue. They information, call the church at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Argentina Glasgow of the ing services Oct. 19 while Levern people experiencing separation* can be mailed to Sue Mason at (313)525-6789. 18, at the church, 20805 Middle- Detroit Temph?. She will speak Halstead who heads "Farsight," and divorce, will begin its next*«» 13-week session from 7:15-9: lfSS 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia NEW PROGRAM belt Road, Livonia. on "Crowning the Year with a mission to Haiti and other p.m. Sunday, Oct.-19, at St. Zi 48150, or by fax at (313) 591- St. Mary's Antiochian Ortho KEEPING THE PROMISE' Fullness." Caribbean islands, will speak at Michael Lutheran Church, 70Gff 7279. For more information, call dox Church is offering a new Full Gospel Temple A/G's The afternoon keynote speaker the international dinner at 6:15 Sheldon Road, Canton. The T (313) 953-2131. adult education program that Christian Education Department will be Cindy Saul, editor of Phe- p.m. Oct. 22. Tim Cole, who is A series features nationally recogJJ MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS encourages participants to come is sponsoring a seminar for nomeNews. She will speak on helping start a new church in nized experts covering a variety and learn about orthodoxy from engaged or married couples "How you can do, be and have Virginia Beach, Va., will close Agape Christian Worship Cen of relevant topics, including "^ 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. called, "Keeping the Promise," 7- everything and anything." out the rally at morning worship ter will offer MOPS (Mothers of "Facing Your Anger," "Facing ••- 16-Dec. 11. Speakers and topics 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 9 Also speaking will be Patricia services on Oct. 26. Preschoolers) the first and third Your Loneliness," "Depression^ include: "What We Believe About a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct, 18. Rollins on "Holography and the The 1997 Faith Promise goal is r-Thursdays of the month October "New Relationships," "Kid-CarS? Jesus Christ" by Father George The weekend, which aims at new healings paradigm," psychic $66,000. For more information, fifchrough May. The first meeting and "Forgiveness." Child care 5£ Shalhoub Oct. 16, "What We building stronger, more enduring Gloria Prischet on "What's going call the church at (3131 464- £frill be Thursday, Oct. 16. The available for children up to J£J Believe About Being Born Again" marriages, ends with a "sweet on in evaluating changes; open 6722. ^meetings are 8:45-11 a.m. and grade 5. For more information, by Father Richard Peters Oct. heart banquet" from 6:30-10:30 ing up your lifetime karma," goffer mothers of preschoolers SUNDAY LESSONS call the church at (313) 459- 23, "What We Believe About p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The cost licensed Unity teacher Barbara ^me for morning coffee fellow The Church of Today West 3333. ship, biblical based instruction Baptism" by Father Peters Oct. per couple is $25 for the seminar Wade on "Angels everywhere" holds weekly Sunday lessons at ; on pertinent topics, crafts and 30, "What We Believe About the only, or $65 for the seminar and and the Rev. Gene Sorensen on 9 and 11 a.m. at Village Oaks THE HARMONAIRES • sharing common concerns. For Divine Liturgy" by Father Peters sweetheart banquet. For more "Prosperous Living." Elementary School on Willow- The Harmonaires of St. '; i-mare information, call the center Nov. 6, "What We Believe About information or to register, call Registration for the festival is brook, south of 10 Mile Road, Stephen AME Church together *- ; at (313) 394-0357. Sin" by Father Peters Nov. 13, (313)326-3333. $20, including lunch, if made by between Haggerty and Meadow- with the Ward Chancel Choir • • Sunday, Oct. 12. For more infor will present a concert at 7 p.m.' J VIDEO PRESENTATION "What We Believe About Icons" BLOOD DRIVE brook, Novi. The lesson for Sun L mation, call the church at (313) Sunday, Oct. 19, in the sanctu-'2 *-• Sts. Constantine and Helen Nov. 20 by Jim King, "What We The Red Cross wilt hold a day, Oct. 19, will be "Fear Into 421-1760. ary of Ward Presbyterian : i iGreek Orthodox Church will Believe About Scripture and Tra blood drive from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Faith." On Sunday, Oct. 26, the . * Church, 17000 Farmington i » i'host a video presentation on dition" Dec. 4 by King, and Oct. 17, at St. Edith's Parish's " MISSIONS RALLY lesson will be "Lighting the Road, Livonia. ^Vhat Does It Mean to Be "What We Believe About Heaven church hall, 15089 Newburgh "Everybody Needs Jesus" will Path" with Melcolm Davis as the Organized by Bishop John E. j j •Orthodox?" at 7 p.m. Thursday, and Hell" by Father Shalhoub Road, Livonia. Call (313) 464- be the theme of Memorial guest vocalist. Hunter, the Harmonaires are '•» •K)ct. 16, at the Hellenic Cultural Dec. 11. The church is located at 1222 for more information. Church of Christ's 1997 Faith The church also offers youth under the direction of Sylvia • i \ Center, 36375 Joy Road, West- 18100 Merriman Road, Livonia. Promise Missionary Rally Sun education, a course in miracles SPIRITUAL FESTIVAL Turner Hollifield. They have pai- ' land. The video provides views For more information, call'313) day, Oct. 19, Wednesday, Oct. at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and others 422-0010. Unity of Livonia will host a formed in New York, Illinois, \ \ • from Billy Graham, Catholics, 22, and Sunday, Oct, 26, at the courses in 4T, meditation and Fall Spiritual Festival 9:30 a.m. church, 35475 Five Mile Road, unity basics. For more informa Indiana and at churches ;J ^Protestants, "National Geo RUMMAGE SALE to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at graphic" and a number of other St. Paul's Lutheran Church Livonia. tion, call (248) 449-8900 or at its throughout Michigan and ;J the church, 28660 Five Mile ' Duane Clark who represents Web site, http://www.cotw.com. . metropolitan Detroit. For the ; J last five years, the)' have particd* pated in the ecumenical Christ-* mas program sponsored by the ,\ Michigan Council of Korean \ \ Churches. ;J The mission of The Harmonaire$ is to spread the gospel through; *• message and song. ; * CONSECRATION SERVICE \ St. John's Lutheran Church iff Redford will celebrate Consecra* tion Sunday during the 10:30 !« a.m. worship service Sunday, \-. Oct. 19, with guest speaker thel J Rev. Terry Daly. The Rev. Daly',* the pastor of Cana Lutheran \ J Church in Berklev, will speak '» IP about "the need of the giver to n loWJ-oWecij give." A Consecration Sunday '* dinner will be served in the fel lowship hall following worship. To make a reservation, call the church office at (313) 538-2660. St. John's is located at 13542 Mercedes, one block east of Macular Inkster Road, south of the Jef- feries Freeway (1-96) service , Wtit BJoomffeW Parks 4 Rtcmlhn prtitnti Livonia Jaycees Bloomer Haunted Forest PEARSOH'S PUMPK1H PATCH ^ w... Apples drive, Redford. Fridiy, October 17th < 7-9:30 pm TRANSFORMING VISIONS $4.00 per pcrton (p^cfaseoa' g&:e> 6255 Napier Rd. Plymouth %JiJ Varieties! HAUNTED The Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery 'Hlghttlmo ghoul* and goblins await £ W. eerntr cfXapitr A \. Tem&rialJ^-^^ your walk along iho dark and scary trail'.' & pukypur wnwmpktos will preach from the pulpit of ', Oban 10am to Dusk " HALLS OF % (Notrecorrirrendei) tor ages »r,oer 5 yea's,) Wi4nti4if lira Saodif jW*"*^ fbotlar OFF of Bushel Apples"! Central United Methodist (clmiMtWiftTniiiTl' f«fs>W«J s \ Fantasy Trail I with ad I Church, 23 E. Adams Ave. " J Gc^JhruNov^ 1997 | DOOM (Woodward Avenue at Grand •• '••afc Friday, October 14th at tQ 15-7 pm • $3.00 per child ~WAGON RIDES Circus Park), Detroit, during the W (purchased at gate) { Wonderland I rursiNEL 01 0 Train Tour Rides S&Pooy RMet $L & SJI 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. "KM* 2-10 years of ago can walk tho Mall •Fantasy Trail' and nil tholr bag with TIERKOK l£ Animal Petting Farm 19, as part of the church's 175th Halloween goodies!' OPEN EVERY WEEKEND SATURDAY & SUNDAY Plymouth Rd. & Middlebelt Rd. anniversary' celebration. His .';* Both event* held at Bloomer Park //.i re oi ">. ng io: r, 'rem: of S&v-ce htecwa se) topic is "Transforming Visions; J J Call 248-738-2500 IN OCTOBER • Corn Roast and Hot Italian Sausage PATKS; October 10-12 and 16-30 Changing This World of Violenee 7:30-11:30 pm HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. Into a World of Peace." -« EVENING SPOOKV HAYRIDES 7:00pm-11:00pm Windy $£00 & 2 STORY HAUNTED HAY BARN Lowery will continue the O per person EVERY Friday, Saturday in October, plus Fri.-Sat. theme at 12:45 p.m. Sunday dot Sunday 7pm • 10:30pm 7:00pm-Midnight ing a Church and Society forum ', Ridge Call (248)652-7777 Make your Reservations Now/1 $5.00 Adults co.s'i and luncheon following the ser- \ r Orchard for specific dates & times. AT BLAKE S Bis Apple $3.00 Children under 12 LOCATED IN THE ROCHESTER • Haunted Witches Den vice. • C Cider Mill MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT. • 2 Locations • FRIENDLY MONSTER NIGHT For more information about > Cider. Apples, Domtls, Pumpkins. Fudge,(Downtow n Rochester on Pine Street • BLAKE S BIG APPLE .Saturday, October 18 • 5:00pm-7&0pm the event, call the church at • off University near Rochester Rd.) (Cost $7.00) Call {313} 532-1161 Bakery, Hay Rides Petting Corral North Ave. & 13 Mile Rd. (313)965-5422. ', for Group Discount u TtoineJ of Terror | Armada (810) 784-9710 f CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ; Thursday - Sunday flares or Further • BLAKES Orchard & Cider Mill The radio series, "What is This 313-429-7111L Information / . " vv 'S \l\ !'1.00 OFF 17985 Armada Center Rd. s Christian Science and Who Are ' 9375 Saline-Milan Rds. I 1 coupon per person Armada • (810) 784-5343 t+Ut I NotvaMdurvigma'JVes fy^A These Christian Scientists?" is \ Sdline 1 mile S. of Downtown Open 7 Days 1am • 6pm being broadcast at 1:30 p.m. \ Sundays of WQBH-AM 1400. ; tffr The topic will be "Spiritual heal-J ® OAK HAVEN FARM ing, how can I be sure it works?"1 "EDDIE on Oct. 19 and "Ministering and" EffWIN ORCHARDS MUNSTER" HARVEST DAYS Ministers" on Oct. 26. ! &0DER MILL (Butch Patrick) Saturday & Sunday in October, i 1am - 6pm "The Christian Science Sen- \ B1478 Stiver Lake Road live Oct. 18 Only No admission • Free Petting Farm » BBEE Hay.Maze tinel-Radio Edition" also can be \ South Lyon, Ml 48178 from SpmMidrfight ' | Petting Farm, Maze, Hayrides ATenSaTtirrJay & Sunday heardat 9:30 a.m. Sundays on \ VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL CIDER HILL ^_^ WAAM-AM 1600. The converse; \ • New at ER&INS TERRIFYING BARN OF HORRORS ® Oct. 19, Benefit Tractor Pull tional program discusses current Experience The Mystery Of The Black Hole Modified lawn & Garden ATV public topics as well as shares » y. • Reservations Available But Not Necessary & Ultralight Machine healing through prayer from ' v • A Portion Of Profit is Donated To Charity Starts at 1 pm people all over the world. ' • Visit Our Chlldrens Spooky Barn For Daytime Fun (Weather Permitting) TEAMKID Is • SPOOKV BARN OPEN 4 SPECIAL NIOHTS In October. For Our Family Fun Package # Portion of Proceeds to benefit cbildrens Leukemia Foundationof Michigan and Datie Zaiewski TeamKid, a unique club whick U-Pick Apples • Fall Red Raspberries • Pumpkin • Bike Trails • Balloon Typhoon blends activity with interactive L • Hay Maze • Nigerian Dwarf Goats • Free Wagon Rides • Group Tours ,MF 1 CMAwi LMAtmh FowJitkn d IGcMgn • CIDER • DOUGHNUTS |f- H • CORN STALKS • INDIAN CORN learning, discipleship' and'Bible Picking Daily • 9:00am-6:00pm $1.00 Off • Old fashioned kettle glazed popcorn memory, meets 5:45-8 p.m. Sunj- popped over an open fire Weather Permitting Barn of Horrors j days at Merriman Road Bapti.^ DAYS "^>- 'Visit our cratt cabin for all your fall Church, 2055 Merriman Roac(, Call for availability of varieties |VW£k// Admit ] Saturday ^a\ decoraliflg needs | I^OKZ^ l ft* ,SVxeUer" a Child from iifes st0tttls \\ I J^iffraBlElS PASTIES • SUBS • SALADS | BUY 1 PASTY, Get 1 for 99c •excludes SuperYoopere I LIMIT 1 COUPON PER J CUSTOMER I EXPIRES | 11/1/97 • LIVONIA I "Ht Ll Our Uttter Irvm Xht Mann' IN KINGS ROW PUZA ! • JZJJM Mr. Mi S. OF 6 MILE I aon a omLi cixms 16709 MIDDLEBELT J 427-4330 I PONTIAC <*5J ?«D WryteRI »S. offcrlRJ. 26111 Ksn Bt »H. o»Cr» Support the Boy* S. Cirh Clubs of America with this commemoratfv Precious Moments' WAREHOUSE OUTLET y X figurine by Ene«o tdth purchase ot Ibis figurine generates a donation lo the Clubs. «tikh nave fr* NEW CARPET toixhed more than 2 6 million young people s lises In Stock Carpet Rolls •Philadelphia •Salem THE PLATE LADY •Aladdin • Sutton 16347 Middlebeit Road • World •Queens •JDJCQCO Livonia, MI 48154 $ 'I'Jik YCUT Tnjnkj (313)261-5220 5.95 FIT- 7>.r Heiiliv*' Hours: Per Sq. Yd. and Up Monday-Saturday: 10 A.M.-6P.M. Precious Moments Sunday: 12 P.M.-5 P.M. Holiday Preview Celebration 199? frx-^t) CixpoMt nil hw >.hi>w C I »*)-Pnt .<>UN Mnr*f):i Irv In lr«-> f'P•P^IP {W 29155 Plymouth Rd. (Ea*t of Mlddtobett) UvooU www.enesco.com Motv-FrtO-S (313)422-7130 Saturday 9-2 isit us Friday and Saturday October24th and \= s V25th for the 199? Knesco Precious Moments pCATERfl)^ Holiday Preview'. You'll discover a trunkload of m mtx Backyard wonders waiting including: BEANIE T?3s wmm * This exclusive, dated ornament. BABIES ang« 3 13-416-0600 * Exciting Prizes! Garden 6s: Mature Store • 627 S. Main Street • Plymouth So mark vour calendar and take a trip to see us! NEW, USED & RENTALS M Store Hours: Mon.-frt. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 30 a m i 30 p.m • Sun. I I a m.-3 p.m. 10% OFF Bring In Your Current Trades Now! • f fUOUAXD BOOS CISTO* WXKxT' . STATUARY "" ^ rtrt rtli i< \ BIO* The Observer/TRURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 Holocaust horrors to be focus of talk Vivien Spitz, a court recorder doctor trials, recording verbatim at the Nuremberg trials follow the accusations of the prosecu ing World War II, still can't tors, the tragic stories of surviv answer the questions that have ing victims and the defense .of haunted her for half a century: those accused. ., How could such atrocities hap pen in a civilized nation? And Since 1985, she has been mak* how could doctors, of all people, ing presentations throughout those who had taken the Htppo- the country concerning her expe cratic Oath to heal and cure, riences while reporting these tri SAVINGS carry them out? als, her message is about basic These are the questions she human rights, dignity of life and will not stop posing to anyone apathy and indifference to suf who will listen: "As long as there fering. is any interest, I have to speak Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sun about this." day, Oct. 19, Spitz will speak at She is speaking about the St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, GREAT PRICES! Holocaust, the Nazi slaughter of 27475 Five Mile Road, Livonia. Pumpkin Carving 11 million people, including The public" is invited, however, ALL THE TIME due to the graphic subject mat See our new spacious some 6 million Jews. showroom where we offer a Contest Spits is not Jewish; she lost ter, children are not permitted to greater selection of all our none of her family in the desth attend. products! Create a new look Kids under 14 Enter camps and spent World War II In any way she can, Spitz with DOORS specializing In,--- safely inside the United States. won't let the world forget. double doors fr sldellte units -Win Retired Beenie Babies - and WINDOWS?!. But history gave her the oppor "We have to remember the •STEEL DOORS tunity to encounter face-to-face lessons of the past to overcom6 •FIBERGLASS DOORS Sat., Oct. 20th 11-4 some of those responsible for our hatred and prejudice today," £mp&p, FOX 6- Germany's crimes against she said. "This is a historical , L^Fi|oM STORM DOORS (Prizes awarded lst-3rd Place in humanity. example of what prejudice can Vv> ^ig^ORWALLS •GA^CE DOORS 3 age categories) She served as a court reporter do if people remain silent." ^fAv HNT&UStR DOORS Purchase Pumpkin at Clydes to Enter for two years from 1946 to 1948 For more information about- f£2p»VjNVl* StP|&q .GUTTERS at the Nuremberg trials of Nazi her presentation, call the church W f ^1%, AH- Pumpkins • Pumpkins • Pumpkins war criminals including the Nazi at(313)422-1470. SedSetvie^&ffifflmW'i-^ Hundreds from page B8 to choose Religion from T$a€m.mWW-' 'BBgoRs 99* call Jackie at (248) 449-3208. All An open invitation is extended to ^Starting at 4¾¾^ Siting at ^^ ^^ and up contacts are confidential and anyone inquiring about member Cornstalks • Straw • Indian Corn non-judgmental. ship in the Catholic church by 1F2.99* *2 19* InstalleTRAPPI1Md Gourds • Fresh Apple Cider re Include^** ^^ d^ TO A T»0 • 1 AB VICTORIAN TEA St. Richard's Church, 35637 Fresh Picked Apples St. Matthew's UMW is hosting Cherry Hill, Westland. For more 6½^ WGMFRelate tfo* Ray! Winter Squash d More! a Victorian Tea with the "Hat information, call Claudia at - • Pin Lady" Isamay Osborne, and (313)729-4411. CLYDE SMITH "Memories," a string ensemble ITS HARVEST TIME' with May and Art Lang and Vir "It's Harvest Time." the first J & E INSTALLATION annual Christian Woman's "Family Owned and Operated' Licensed fr Insured / & SONS ginia Grzadzinski, from 12:30- 20271 Middlebelt Rd.>Lfvonia»Just S. of 8 Mile Rd. 8000 Newburgh • Westland 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 21, at Advance, will take place from 6- the church, 30900 W. Six Mile 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, and 8 OUTSIDE OF AREA CALL 313425-1434 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at 1-248-473-6999 or 1-800-295-6714 Road, I jivonia. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (313) the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Metro Hours: M-Tu-W-F 9 to 4:30«Th 9-8»Sat 9-3 422-6038. Airport in Romulus. This spirit-filled weekend of PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY prayer, praise, encouragement, Children ages 3-9 are invited and self-discovery is designed to to a Pumpkin Patch Party 10 offer women an intimate forum a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, to learn practical approaches to at Christ Our Savior Lutheran everyday living in life-changing Church's Canton Campus, workshop sessions. The registra 46001 Warren Road, Canton. tion fee is $75 before Monday, There will be lots of activities, Oct. 27. On-site registration is including face painting, puppet $85. shows and goodies. Parents should plan to accompany their For more information about children. Children wearing cos the conference, call (313) 485- tumes will be eligible for door 3549. FURNITURE & APPLIANCE prizes. No occult themes, please. CHRISTIAN CONCERT To register, call (313) 522-6830. Evangelist Gene Riley will perform as part of a Christian LUTHERAN CHORAL FESTIVAL musical concert to benefit the NEW "A Downtown Lutheran Salvation Army's Golden Agers' • Choral Festival," featuring the Senior Program from 6-8 p.m, SHIPMENTS choirs of Concordia College, Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Salva ARRIVING Detroit Urban Lutheran, The tion Army Wayne-Westland Lutheran City Ministries Boys Corps Community Center, 2300 » DAILY! Choir, and Lutheran High Venoy Road, Westland. Admis Schools Northwest, Westland, sion is free. Call Ms. Cobb at East and North, will be held at 4 (313) 722-3660 for more informa p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the tion. Masonic Temple Theater in Detroit. Tickets are $10 for gen NEW BEGINNINGS eral admission seating with pro New Beginnings, a grief sup port group, continues with its w ceeds benefiting Lutheran City * Ministries of Detroit. -^ monthly speaker series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, when the Rev. 'G0DSPEU' AUDITIONS Chuck Sonquist discusses St. Mary's Catholic Church in "Dreams and Deeper Aspects of Wayne is holding open auditions Grief," at St. Matthew's United for the spring production of Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six: "Godspeir from 1-4 p.m. Sun Mile Road (east of Merriman day, Oct. 26, at the church locat Road), Livonia. ed at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Third Street. Call The program is free. Free Dr. Richard Schneider at (313) resources are available and 729-2266 for more information. related books and may be pur chased at costr For more infor PRAYER GROUP mation, call the church at (313) The Madonna University 422-6038. Prayer Group will have guest MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER speakers Don and Carol McCain Worldwide Marriage Enr . of St. Clair Shores when it meets counter offers a weekend experi"-' at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in ence for married couples to original retail prices! Classroom No. 1 of the Universi improve their communication ty Center, 14221 Levari, north of skills, learn the value of intima WASHERS • DRYERS• RANGES* SOFAS Schoolcraft, Livonia. For more cy and renew their love for each information, call Cecile at (313) other Nov. 14-16 and Feb. 13-15 REFRIQERATORS • RECLINERS • MATTRESSES 591-3247 or John at (313) 422- at St. John's Family Life Center 5611. in Plymouth. For more informa THIS WEEK'S FEATURE GOSPEL MEETING tion or to register call (248) 528- Curtis A. Cates, director of the 2512 or (810) 286-5524. Memphis, Tenn., School of BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST Preaching, will discuss "Chris Bethany Suburban West, a tian Living" during gospel meet Catholic organization which pro v£)LrLr ings at 10 a.m., 10:55 p.m. and 6 vides spiritual, social and sup- ' p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, and 7 p.m. port assistance divorced and sep REGULAR RETAIL PRICES ON TOP MOUNT REFRIQERATORS Monday, Oct. 27-Wednesday, arated Christians, meets on 21 CUBIC FEET OR LARGER, OR SIDE-BYSIDB Oct. 29, at Church of Christ, Sundays for breakfast and Mass REFRIGERATORS 23 CUBIC FEET OR LARGER 1657 Middlebelt Road, Garden -10 a.m. at the Redford Inn, City. For more information, call Five Mile Road west of Beech One-of-a-kind, out of carton, discontinued, floor samples, dented, (313) 422-8660. Daly Road, Redford, and at 11:15 a.m. at St. Aidan's Churchy, scratched and reconditioned merchandise. Items pictured are just a few ALL SAINTS PARTY examples of the hundreds of great values: Merchandise shown Is Ward Presbyterian Church Farmington Road north of Six :. representation only. Actual merchandise varies by store. will host an "All Saints Party" 6- Mile Road, Livonia - call Val at 8 p.m. Halloween Night, Friday, (313)729-1974; and for coffee and conversation at 7 p.m. Tues SEARS WAREHOUSE OUTLET HIIIIIIHIIIIMII Oct. 31, at tho church, 17000 CAORR. Farmington Road, Livonia. Fea days at Archie's.Restaurant, 12001 SEARS AVE. i g tured Will be game booths, face Plymouth Road east of Merri LIVONIA painting, dunk tank, refresh man, Livonia. A ments and candy handouts. The HISPANIC CHURCH 1 MILE WEST OF MIDDLEBELT The Hispanic Pentecostal OFF PLYMOUTH RD. *tt Open 7 Daye, event is free and open to all chil Mon. & Fri. 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. dren through age 12, Costumes Church conducts worship ser- are encouraged. Children should VJCCB at 2 p.m. Sundays at the PHONE: 422-5700 PilYMWTHW. Tu«»., rV&t, ThurA & Stt. 9:50 $.m. 6-.00 p.m. Open Door Church, 33105 W. Bundiy 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. be accompanied by an adult. For . Now more ways to buy at Sears more information, call (313) 422- Seven Mile Road, Livonia. Tho Rev. G. Diaz officiates. For more ya»—,j 1836. BflBBB PREVIOUSLY SELECTED MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED LOOKING FOR A CHURCH? information, call (810) 471-5282. i < > tfatM If I • • I I f II immmm^^^^mmmmmmm^^ The Observer/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 Bll CRAFTS CALENDAR Hauntingly good fun Listings for the Crafts Calendar at the school, 14041 Stark Road, on request and a limited number should be submitted in writing north of 1-96, Livonia. There will of spaces with electricity are no later than noon Friday for the be more than 150 crafters, lunch available at no additional next Thursday's issue. They can room and bake sale. Admission charge. Bake sale and conces be mailed to Sue Mason at will be $2. For more information, sions foods will be available 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia call (313) 523-9459. throughout the day and admis 48150, or by fax at (313) 591- ST. MEL'S sion will be $1. For more infor 7279. For more information, call mation, call (313) 464-1041 or (3d3) 953-2131. Crafters are needed for St. Mel's annual fall arts and crafts show (248) 478-2395. IT: RICHARD'S 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 jn the PRINCE OF PEACE St. Richard's Women's Guild will school gymnasium, 7520 Inkster The women of Prince of Peace hVe its 25th annual craft fair 9 Road, Dearborn Heights. There Lutheran Church will have their a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the also will be a bake sale, raffles annual craft auction at 7 p.m. Social Hall, 35637 Cherry Hill and lunch. For table information Friday, Nov. 7, at the church on Road, Westland. There will be 38 or an application, call (313*261- Palmer Road west of New burgh cra'fters, refreshments and a 6881 or (313) 274-6270. Road, Westland. People can bake sale. Admission will be $1, MADONNA UNIVERSITY browse and get a bite to.eat at which includes hourly door 6:30 p.m. An assortment of prizes. For more information, Madonna University will hold its * 13th annual holiday arts and baked goods also will be avail call Betty Shuck at (313) 722- able. The craft items are hand 9247. crafts showcase 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1-2 in the Activities Center made. A full-sized quilt, made by ST.DUNSTAN on campus, Schoolcraft and the women, also will be raffled St. Dunstan Church will have its Levan, Livonia. Admission will off. Raffle tickets cost $1 each. • annual boutique 10 a.m. to 4 be $2 for adults and children GARDEN CITY PRESBYTERIAN p.m. Oct. 18, at 1616 Belton, under age 12 free. Special fea Garden City Presbyterian Garden City. There will be more tures include handmade arts Church will have its Angels and than 100 craft tables, refresh and crafts, bake sale, photos Hollyberfy Bazaar 9 a.m. to 7 ments, bake sale and 50/50 raf with Santa Claus and a $1,000 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church, 1841 fle. Proceeds will be used for the raffle. For more information, call Middlebelt Road, Garden City. Christmas Day dinner for people (313) 432-5603. Madonna Uni There will be a silent auction, who eat alone. versity is a Schoolcraft and white elephant room, cookie SJ.DAMIAN Levan Road, Livonia. walk, arts and crafts, Christmas S$.,Pamian School will have a UVONIA YMCA decorations, bake sale and activ craft show 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 13th annual Livonia Family ity room Cider and doughnuts Oct. 18, at the school, 29891 Joy YMCA's Mulberry Holiday Mar also will be available. Road, Westland. For more infor ket will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE mation, call (313) 981-2182. 1 at the YMCA, 14255 Stark There will be more than 150 FRIENDSHIP CENTER Road, Livonia. For more infor crafters at Schoolcraft College's The Senior Resources Depart mation and for applications, call holiday craft show 9:30 a.m. to For the family: Doug Scheer will bring his brand of magic to the Fairlane Town ment and Superior Arts spon the Y at (313) 261-2161, Ext. 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 11 a.m. to Center in Dearborn for a Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 25. The live sored arts and crafts show will 310. 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Physical stage performance of magic and Halloween fun will be at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. in belO a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 and UVONIA STEVENSON Education Building of the col the Fountain Court. Scheer's protagonist is Gruzelda, a dim-witted witch who 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Crafters are wanted for Livonia lege, 18600 Haggerty Road, never learned to fly. With slight of hand and a lot of pizzazz, Scheer shows her Westland Friendship Center, Stevenson high School's Holiday Livonia. Admission will be $1.50 the importance of studying hard and staying in school. And with the help from 1119 Newburgh Road, Westland. 'Happening craft show 10 a.m. to for adults and children 12 years For information, call the depart 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the school, and older, 50 cents for children 5 children in the audience, she learns good study habits and discovers the joy of ment at (313) 722-7632, Doris at • 33500 W. Six Mile Road, Livo to 12 years of age and free for learning. The presentation is part oftlie mall's Fall Family FunCentral. For (313) 326-0146 or Donna at (313) nia. 10- by 10-foot or 6- by 16- those under 5 years of age. For more information, call the FunCentral hotline at (313) 593-3330. 453-5719. ' foot spaces are available for $55. more information, call (313) 462- 4417. DELTA KAPPA GAMMA Chairs (no tables) are available Delta Kappa Gamma is sponsor ing its annual craft fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at West Middle School, 44401 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. More than 80 juried artists will participate. Admis sion will $2 and lunch will be ayailable. Proceeds will fund scholarships for students who plan to become teachers. For more information, call (313) 416- What does it 7550. ST. AIDAN'S St. Aidan's Church's Women's * /- Guild Will have a craft show 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 in the activity center, 17500 Farming- ton Road, Livonia. There will be a bake sale, craft raffle and hot lunches. Admission will be $1. For more information, call (248) 477-8942 or (313) 427-1457. ST. ELIZABETH St. Elizabeth Church will have its holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 26431 W. Chicago, between Beech Daly and Inkster roads, Bedford. There also will be a bake sale and luncheon. Tables are available for $20 each. For more information, call Kathv at (313) 937-2880. 8T.JUDE CIRCLE The St. Jude Circle of St. Robert Bellarmine Church will have a craft show Oct. 25 at the church, 271010 W. Chicago at Inkster What does it Road, Redford. Admission will be $1..Tables at $20 each are still available. For more information, callJoann at (313) 937-0226 or Josie at (313) 522-2963. change? ABUNDANT LIFE The Abundant Life Church of God is accepting applications for "table rental for its annual Angel ic Boutique from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25. For more information, -call Elaine Chambers at (313) 595-0011 or (313) 595-8062, or Theresa Weaver at (313) 467- 9046 W1LDWOOD ELEMENTARY Crafters are needed for Wild- wopd Elementary School's annu al arts and crafts show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the school, 500 N.-Wildwood, Westland. Admis sion will be $1. There also will be a bake sale, raffles and lunch. For,table information, call (313) 721-3454. UVONIA CHURCHILL Crafters are still needed for the Livonia Churchill High School PTSA's sixth annual arts and crafts show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the school, 8900 New in control? burgh Road, Livonia. For more Information, call Diane at (313) 422-4507 or Garret at (313) 464- 7425. «T. PAUL'S UNITED Tables are available for St Paul's United Church of Christ fall craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ocfr. 25 at the church, 26550 Cherry Hill Road at John Daly For more information, call Pam at (313) 278-7270 until 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday or .Judy To qet control ol your hr.ilthc.iro decisions. Time is running out to create your own sale. 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Mj/aiiai.' - • >• $he L/W Page 1, Section C BMdFmons Fttitoi 313953 2123 on the weU: http://observer-eccentrlc.com Thursday. October 16.1997 OBSERVER PREP FOOTBALL SPORTS Chargers gain title share SCENE St. Mary • BOYS SOCCER Upper Deck leagues BY C J. RlSAK backfield Indoor softball and baseball leagues SPORTS WRITER will vbegin play Monday, Oct. 20 at Put One In The Upper Deck in Everything was perfect. Northville. The weather, the game's location, stops CO Days and times for age groups are even the timing — no losses so far, as follows — boys 18 and under: 7, 8 right guys? — was all just perfect for and 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Plymouth Salem, And the Rocks wast Redford Catholic Central gained boys 14 and under: 4, 5 and 6 p.m. ed no time Wednesday night, taking more yards than Orchard Lake St. Monday and Wednesday; boys 12 and full advantage of their opportunities to Mary's on Saturday night, but the under: 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Tuesday and score twice in a 34-second span of the Eaglets won the battle that counts Thursday; girls 18 and under fast- first half. toward a more important race: The pitch: 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Monday and All things considered — after all, distance between first and second Wednesday. Salem was the state's No. 1-ranked place in the Catholic League Cen There will be five players per team. team, unbeaten this season; a previous tral West Division football race. St. Mary's won 24-20 to improye The cost is $70 for five weeks and 10: meeting between these two teams had games. ended with the Rocks winning, 3-0; this to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the Central game, for the Western Lakes Activities West, two games ahead of second^ For information.call (248) 349- place CC. The Shamrocks are 5-1 0008. Put One In The Upper Deck is Association title, was on Salem's field; and the Rocks had not given up more overall, 1-1 in the Central West. located at 235 E. Main Street in St. Mary's, outgained 368-357 in Northville. than one goal in a match all season — seemingly stacked the odds high total yardage, enjoyed a 21-6 half- against their opponent, Livonia time lead at Livonia Clarenceville. The Shamrocks cut the deficit to 3-on-3 hoop tourney Churchill. 21-14 through three quarters before But then again, the Chargers are The Michigan 3-on-3 youth basket the Eaglets' Matt Weiss added a used to overcoming lojng odds. Which field goal midway through the ball tournament, a District 1 qualifi they did again, scoring twice in the last fourth. er, will be on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 23 minutes of play to forge a 2-2 tie CC scored on the last play of the Bishop Borgess High School. with Salem, making them WLAA co- game to cut the final margin to The cost is $80 per four-man team champs. four. (shirts and awards included). "There have been a few games we've "The key was not making mis There will be four different age divi played like this," said Churchill coach takes," St. Mary's coach George sions for boys and girls in grades 5-6, Chad Campau. "And we've consistently Porritt said. "Our backs ran hard 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. The tournament been scored on first. That's a danger and our quarterback did an out is open to youths who live or attend ous habit. Fortunately, we've always standing job. Our defense was out school in Canton Township, Livonia, been able to come back." standing when it had to be. We Plymouth and Redford. But against the state's No. 1-ranked bent but we didn't quite break. We The event is sponsored by Kroger, team? A team that hasn't given up two knew CC would be very physical so goals in a game all season? we had to be strong. That's a classy Budget Brakes & Exhaust^ Holiday bunch {at CC). We knew it would be Inn Livonia, Air Gage, Inc. American Sounds like a tall order. a tough game." House Middlebelt and USA Transmis But then, with just under 23 minutes CC had trouble with St. Mary's sions. remaining in the game, Churchill had a speedy backfield tandem of Rico For registration information, call restart to the right of Salem keeper Epps and Washington, who com (313)513-7333. Jeremy Finlay. The ball was batted in bined for three touchdowns. front of the Rocks' net by Mark Sicilia, Epps had 129 yards in 16 rushes where Dan Ott got control of it and and one touchdown and Ty Wash Ice skating lessons sent it pa*st Finlay, cutting Salem's STAFF PHOTO BY BILL BRESLEB ington 111 yards in 11 carries and J lead in half, to 2-1. Footwork: Matt Wysocki (left) of Livonia Churchill tries to control two touchdowns, one rushing and The Livonia Department of Parks one receiving. and Recreation will conduct registra Now it was a game. the ball against Plymouth Salem's Brett Konley. "Overall, I was pleased with the way ' Washington turned his ankle tion for ice skating lessons (Session slightly in the third quarter, but II) from 5-7 p.m. for residents and 7-8 we played," was how Salem coach Ed McCarthy prefaced his remarks. "Obvi minutes left. first half, Konley took the ball down returned in the fourth. p.m. for non-residents Wednesday, Each team had chances down the the right side of the field before feeding "We rely on No. 5 (Washington) Oct. 29 at the Parks and Recreation ously, I've got to be disappointed to lose a 2-0 lead we had at halftime. stretch, Salem in particular. In the last a pass through to a cutting Power — and No. 6 (Epps)," Porritt said. Office. six minutes, both Rob Zdrodowski and who finished, making it 1-0. "When they're healthy, they're Fees are $25 (residents) and $40 "Now we know we have to play 80 minutes." Brent Mullin were robbed by a diving Salem didn't allow the Chargers time great running backs." non-residents for the seven-week, 30- Mike Skolnik, the Churchill keeper. to regroup. Getting the ball back on a St. Mary's opened the scoring minute per session classes on Mon Especially against a team like with 4:08 left in the first quarter Churchill, ranked sixth in the state "Skolnik proved tonight that he's one takeaway-following the ensuing kickoff; day, Tuesday and Thursday after of the best goalkeepers in the state," this time it was Power feeding the ball when Epps raced 75 yards for a noons, and Friday mornings at Edgar and now 12-1-4 overall. Salem is 14-0- touchdown. The extra point gave 3. said Salem's McCarthy. to a fast-breaking Konley down the Arena. (Classes begin the week of No. middle of the field. the Eaglets a 7-0 lead. 3.). After the Chargers scored, it took This was, if you will allow, an ideal The Shamrocks cut the margin to Salem a while to regain any amount of example of textbook soccer. No, not Skolnik raced out to challenge the 7-6 when offensive tackle Brian For more information, call (313) control over the game.. And the Rocks because everything the teams did was Salem sharpshooter, but to no avail; 466-2410. Parent jumped on a teammate's couldn't do it before another goal just the way it was drawn up; because while still 25 yards from the net, Kon fumble in the end zone for a touch appeared on the Chufchill side of the hard lessons were learned, by both ley simply flipped the ball over Skolnik down in the last minute of the first scoreboard. teams. and it rolled the distance for the Rocks' quarter. The extra point was wide. Fall baseball champs Three consecutive corner kicks final For the game's first 50 minutes, second goal in a 34-second span, mak Tailback Josh Christenson had The Downriver Baseball Club, ly paid dividends for the Chargers. The Salem was in complete control. ing it 2-0. carried the ball nine yards to the entered by ex-Detroit Tiger pitcher third one, taken by Rob Bartoletti, Churchill didn't get its first official Salem continued to pound away at St. Mary's 1 before fumbling the Jeff Kaiser, won the 1997 Fall High reached Dave George at the far post; shot on net until less than 13 minutes Churchill, but couldn't quite find the ball into the end zone. School Baseball League with a 10-0 George's header slammed hard off the were left. net. Then, to the. Rocks' surprise, the The drive covered 74 yards in victory over the Downriver Reds (10- goal post. The rebound went to George The Rocks' one-two punch of Brett Chargers did. nine plays. 0) after edging Trenton (2-1) in the Kithas, and he managed to bang it into Konley and Andy Power provided the "I think we learned a lesson," said The Eaglets added to their lead semifinals Sunday at Madonna Uni the net for the game-tying goal with 14 offense. With 15 minutes left in the McCarthy. with a pair of scores from Washing versity Park. ton in the second quarter, one rush Brent Zak (Redford Catholic Cen ing and one receiving. His 45-yard run with 8:21 left tral) got the game-winning RBI dou Hardwood race before halftime improved the lead ble in the seventh inning to win the My favorite to 13-6. The extra point missed. semifinal, while Mark Cole (Redford The Eaglets finished the first- CO pitched a one-hitter, fanning half scoring with a 20-yard TD pass seven and walking five in the champi from Jermaine Gonzalez to Wash onship game. Martin joke ington in the last minute of the first Other area players in the DBC half. The two-point conversion run -teamrcoached by-Larry Cole-and Bob by Gonzalez made the lead 21-6. Malek, include: Bobby Malek, Chris Chilling thoughts on a frosty Tues The—Sh anvroeks—star ted _ out- Woodruff, Adam Harris, Pat Lord, day night: strong in the Becond half, finishing Steven Baker, Bill Zydeck, Mike Kos- Wonder if the University of Michigan a 10-play, 73-yard drive with a 17- sick and Mario D'Herin, all from CC; honchos would be spineless enough to yard touchdown pass from quarter John Hicks, Livonia Stevenson; Kevin retire Chris Webber's jersey someday? back Adam Tubaro to tight end Tomasaitis, Plymouth Canton; Joe I'm still scratching my head over the Nick Brzezinski with 8:17 left in Rizzi, Plymouth Salem; Brendan MH^BM ever-popular trend of the third quarter. Etue, Birmingham Brother Rice. scheduling boys soccer Tubaro's two-point conversion and girls basketball on pass to tight end Don Slankster cut Friday nights. the deficit to 21-14. Baseball tryout camp It's funny, even But St. Mary's used a time-con through my extensive suming drive in the fourth quarter The Michigan Lake Area Rams will travels during the that ended with a 24-yard field goal conduct Pee Wee Reese team (ages 1980s with Detroit to lead 24-14. 11-12) tryouts for the 1998 season. AAU basketball, I've The Shamrocks finished the scor Specialized indoor training will begin never came across this ing with a 20-yard TD pass from in February for those selected. BRAD mysterious figure Ed Tubaro to wide receiver Joe Jonna For more information, call team on the final play of the game. EMONS Martin. The score came about a minute manager Kevin Walters at (313) 522- I do know another 1753. after the Shamrocks were turned mysterious figure who showered gifts away at the Eaglets' 1, where full to the University of Detroit basketball back Chris Dueweke was stopped players during the Dick Vitale days on a fourth down and goal play. Patriot cards an eagle who suddenly became a very close St. Mary's had 290 yards rushing During last week's Western Lakes friend of Michigan basketball program toCC'8 216. Activities Association boys golf tour during the Bill Frieder-Steve Fisher Tubaro completed nine of 23 nament held at Hudson Mills, Livonia era. passes for 152 yards, including five Franklin senior captain Ryan Weak I don't think I've ever seen a faster to Brzezinski for 71 yards. ley eageled the par-4, No. 15 hole. backfield tandem than the Orchard Dueweke led the Shamrocks with Weakley used an 8-iron from 155 Lake St. Mary pair of Ty Washington 101 yards on 17 carries. Christen yards out. and Rico Epps. They also proved they son had 55 yards in 13 attempt*. were tough to bring down against Red CC linebackers Joe Sgroi and ford Catholic Central. Casey Rogowski led the defense To submit items for the Observer, How about Glen Donahue for Michi : with 10 and nine tackles, respec Sports Scene, write to Brad Emons, ^v': -*k§jti^j*^ tively. Jonna had a fumble recov gan basketball conch? STAFF PHOTO BY TOM 1UTLTT 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. I was impressed with Livonia ery. 48150; or send V\A fax to (313) 591- Clarenceville wide receiver Justin Vil- Gaining control: Livonia Churchill's Kersten Conklin (front) Livonian Scott Kerr led the St. 7279. lanuevn, who appears to be a diamond tries to maintain her dribble with pursuit by Walled Lake Mary's defense with 11 tackles from Central's Stacy Diypen. See girls hoop roundup on C7. his secondary position. Please sec EMONS COLUMN, C7 C2(LW) The Observer/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER WEEK AHEAP PREP FOOTBALL Friday, Oct. 17 Churchill at Canton. 7:30 p.m, Shamrocks beat Richard, 2-1, league finale next W.L. Western at Franktin, 7:30 p.m. Salem at Stevenson, 7:30 p.m. John Glenn at W.L. Central, 7:30 p.m. BY STEVE K0WALSK1 Dame. Rice has beaten CC by playipg well " from the ball, cut off the passing Harrison at Northvllle. 7:30 p.m. STAFF WRITER • CHSL PLAYOFFS scores of 4-1 and 3-1 and fea This wa»a far more competi- lanes," Richard coach Mike Tay Kennedy at Garden City, 7:30 p.m. live game than the first time CC Slowik said. "Their overall Redford Catholic Central tures all-stater Jeff Beeler. RU at River Rouge, 7:30 p.m. The Shamrocks may be with met Richard and won 4-0 in one quickness and skill level were Cla/encevllle at Luth. East. 7:30 p.m. junior sweeper Kevin Graff does header by senior Dylan Valade n't just use his head to put the out senior starter Bill Scherle, ofKessler's eight shutouts. the difference." Bishop Borgess vs. S'gate Aquinas went over the crossbar — didn't who limped off the field after "We played diagonally away See prep roundup below. at Downriver Cornm. Ctr., 7:30 p.m. ball in the net. have a chance on Graffs goal. Saturday, Oct. 18 Graff had what seemed like suffering a bruised foot. "He came off the corner and They've got a few skill players Cranbrook at luth. Westland, 1 p.m." forever to think about a shot just had all day to shoot cause every Highland Park at Thurston, 1 p.m. inside the box in the first half of like Beeler and I forget the other one was clogged up in the mid kid's name," Graff said. "But I Wyandotte at Wayne. 1 p.m. Tuesday's Catholic League semi dle," Pych said. "I play with all N. Farm, at Farmington, 1 p.m. think we've got the better team." final playoff game at Riverview these (CC) guys in Little Caesars St. Agatha vs. CL St. Clement Graffs goal was one of the few Gabriel Richard. and they think we're just little at RU's Kraft Field. 1 p.m. Graff made no mistake, bury times the Shamrocks had an Redford CC at UDJesuit. 1:30 p m. GR, but we can comd out to play open shot as Richard packed the GIRLS BASKETBALL ing the shot in the upper corner when we want to. We've got a lot of the net, giving the Shamrocks box and rarely sent an offensive Thursday, Oct. 16 of heart." player past midfield. Clarenceville at Harper Wds.. TBA. a 1-0 lead en route to a 2-1 victo The Shamrocks added an ry. One of Richard's best chances BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING Kirtgswood at Luth. W'sld. 6:30 p.m. insurance goal with about five to score came when the ball Borgess at H.W. Regina, 7 p.m. It was the fourth goal of the • Licensed minutes remaining when senior skirted past Kessler only to be St. Agatha at Sacred Heart. 7 p.m. year for Graff, who was playing Matt O'Neil scored a beautiful kicked away from the open net Master Plumber Huron Valley at S'field Christ.. 7 p.m. up front only because he moved goal, switching the ball to his • Ceramic Tile Garden City at Trenton, 7 p.m. there during a corner kick. by senior defender Jeff Boogren. other foot and putting it pasi "Tactically, Richard packed >i?b Installed Thurston at Tay. Truman. 7 p.m. He usually doesn't even score Pych for a 2-0 lead. Redford Union at Woodhaien. 7 p.m. the back and every time we'd • Quality Materials goals with his feet. Richard avoided a shutout Fordson at Wayne, 7 p.m. "I usually get a head on it cross the 50, 11 (players) would and Workmanship Churchill at Northville. 7 p.m. when sophomore Evan Tarrant be in their end," CC coach Dana Harrison at Franklin, 7 p.m. because I don't have time to get scored a goal past CC senior fc£»«e- -. it at my feet and shoot it," Graff Orsucci said. "The first half we ; Stevenson at Farmington, 7 p.m. goalkeeper Matt Kessler just especially played poorly. They John Glenn at N. Farmington. 7 p.m. said. "1 saw the open net and I before the final whistle sounded. Wm^CM hit it in the corner." completely crowded the fieldan d W.L. Centra! at Salem, 7 p.m. The win sends the Shamrocks we took a while to get our Canton at W.L. Western. 7 p.m. Richard goalkeeper Kevin into the Catholic League cham rhythm, not playing wide. We Friday, Oct. 17 Pych — who made a sterling pionship game against Birming were slow to react to everything. Taylor Baptist at Agape. 6 p.m. save on. an earlier shot by Casey ham Brother Rice at 2 p.m. Sat You'kind of want to go into the Ladywood at Mercy, 7 p.m. Cook and lucked out when a urday at Harper Woods Notre Roeper at Ply. Christian. 7:30 p.m championship game and districts FREE ESTIMATES BOYS SOCCER Visit-Our Full Kitchen and Thurtday, Oct. 16 Balh Showroom Franklin Rd. at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. PCA at D.H. Fairlane. 4:30 p.m. Spartans win on Broderick goal (Same location since 1975) N. Farmington at Tecumseh, 4:30 p.m. roto Friday. Oct. 17 E 34224 Michigan Avenue Garden City at Belleville. 4 p.m. Ryan Broderick scored with season 0-12 Tuesday after dropping its Wayne, Michigan 48184 Saturday. Oct. 18 only 25 seconds left in the match ROUNDUP third straight Metro Conference playoff nssssrw (CHSL final at H.W. Notre Dame) Monday as Livonia Stevenson encounter at Harper Woods Lutheran Redford CC vs. Brother Rice. 2 p.m. East. 722-4170 DISTRICT BOYS SOCCER DRAWS avenged an earlier season boys • CHADSEY 3, WAYNE 1: The Zebras First-year coach Randy McCoy singled DIVISION I soccer loss to visiting Plymouth fell to 4-8-2 on the season Monday as out the effort of junior striker-midfielder UVONIA STEVENSON (Host) Canton, 1-0. host Detroit Chadsey scored three times Adam King in the loss to East. Monday, Oct. 20: (A) Nov! at (B) Ply The game was a Western in the opening half to gain the non- mouth Canton (CEP). 7 p.m. On Oct. 9, Clarenceville lost at Ham- Lakes Activities Association league victory. Emergency Installation Available ; -'yVedneiday, Oct. 22: South Lyon at Ply- tramck, 50. as freshman goalkeeper crossover between divisional Ken Raupp scored for the Zebras in nvfjlith Salem (CEP). 7 p.m.: Livonia Trevor Tipton made several nice saves runner-ups. the second half from Alex Poniatowski. &f,avenson at AB winner, TBA. despite the loss. Stevenson, which lost to the "The field wasn't lined and we only )'Saturday, Oct. 25: Championship final. In the Metro playoff opener Oct. 7. Chiefs 4-3 on Sept. 10, is now 10- had one referee." Wayne coach Larry li*a.m. (Winner advances to the Ply- Macomb Lutheran North scored a 10 0 * *t- 2-4 on the season. Brenner said. "Their first two goals were mercy-rule win over the Trojans. rrfawih. Canton Schools regional semifinal Canton drops to 11-4-1. offsides." Clarenceville plays Monday in district vs^Ltvonia Franklin district champion) "Canton played all their hors • LUTH. EAST 6, CLARENCEVILLE 0: pfi^sMsmj • ;•» UVONIA FRANKUN (Host) action at Lutheran Westland. es," Stevenson coach Walt Bar Livonia Clarenceville finished the regular Monday. Oct. 20: (A) Garden City at rett said. "We didn't played like (SJ'Livonia Franklin. 7 p.m. it was a friendly soccer match. m&i mmm mm Wednesday, Oct. 22: Livonia Churchill We wanted to win." at^Vayne Memorial. 4 p.m.: Westland • FRANKUN 2, FARMINGTON 1: It N No Billing John Glenn at A-B winner. 7 p.m. doesn't pay to make mistakes inside c FALL SPECIALS •Saturday. Oct. 25: Championship final, /A* No Payments your own penalty area — just ask the li'a.m. (Winner advances to the piy- Farmington High Falcons. No Finance mouth-Canton Schools regional semifinal Garage Doors GUTTER ROOFING y vSr.Livonia Stevenson district champion.) 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STAFF WRITER has done little to disprove it's the Tri- Wayne Memorial was the latest victim Saturday, as the Ifost Pioneers The unbeaten ranks in GRID PICKS Sectional favorite in the Catholic CIMI AA (Rtflon II): 1 Monroe (6 0i rallied from a 15-0 third-quarter deficit to gain a 16-15 victory on C.J. Observerland football has dwin League, The state-ranked Raiders, a 100 000. 2 BrtJMon 160). 96 800. 3 Ann Kreger's 18-year field goal with four seconds to go. Lawsoo. PICKS: Western has too many Class DD playoff qualifier a year ago, Arbor Huron (6-0). 90 667; 4 Clarkston (5-lj. dled to two teams — both from the S4 333; 5. Waited Uk« CtnUti (6-1). 80 833; The win improved Dearborn's record to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the Mega whipped Allen Park Cabrini last week, Western Lakes Activities Associa weapons. 6. 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So when you want more than "maybe, maybe not" coverage, don't miss your hometown newspaper's sports section! THE <&b$tmt (¾ Eccentric NEWSPAPERS f Wi/^-STATION Tune in! 760am Don't forget to tune in the Friday Night High School Football Scoreboard Show. This weekly program airs live' from 11:30 p.m. until midnight every Friday throughout the football season. W|R's Paul Chapman hosts this fast-paced half hour show of high school scores and highlights from around the metro area. He is joined every Friday night by our sports editors who report live on key local games of interest Be there every Friday at 11:S0 p.m on WfR 760 AMI C4(LW) The O&se/wr/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 Stevenson harriers unseated BY BRAD EMONS Andrea Parker, 19:10; 11 Kim McNeilance, in a meet in a long time." 19.56; 16. Kelly McNeilance. 20:11; 24 Oanielle STAFF WRITER Ironically, Pioneer did not Harris, 20:31; 25 Katie Sherron. 20:44; 30. Ann Arbor Pioneer now is the qualify for the state meet last Christy Tzilos, 21:01 Casino Windsor™ and main target in the Division I year because of flu epidemic Churchill flrtUhere: 18 Alison Fillion. 20:15; 19. Jenny Duncan. 20:15; 20. Renee Kashawlic, girls cross country. forced out three key performers 20:19; 44. Katie Singer. 21:45. 50 Kristen Placing seven of the top 14 prior to the regional. Helra, 21:57: 57 Michelle Ouna*ay, 22:19. 67. TM Becky Sperry, 22:46. positions, Pioneer handed Livo "There's no comparison to last Glenn flnlehera: 34. Kelly Fradette, 21:20; 65. nia Stevenson its firBt regular year's team even if they were Julie Wilhelmson. 22 35; 69. Colleen Fradette. season meet defeat in four years healthy," Holmberg said of Pio 22:52; 81. Mary Gillespie, 23:55; 82. Nicole Northern Belle Casino by winning the 13th annual Ann neer. "Their team is much Blan. 23:55; 95. Melissa Powers, 29:21; 97. JocelynSovia, 32:19. Arbor Gabriel Invitational at stronger this year." Franklin flnleheri: 40 Diana Potter. 21:40; Buhr Park. 85 Jenny Richards. 24:46; 90 Marlona Farmer, The two teams will meet again 2557; 92. Kerry Welsh, 27:26: 93. Michelle Pioneer, which will likely move in the regional Saturday, Oct. 25 Ledesma. 28:10; 96 Nicole Crookslon, 30:13. into the No. 1 ranking in the hosted by Pioneer. Wayne finl*her»: 72. Dawn Daniels. 23:05; 84. statewide coaches poll, tallied a "We have to keep remember Angela Hill. 24:4G; 86 Heather Baxendale. will be CLOSED on 25:17: 88. Jenny Bowyer. 25:34; 89. Sayrd team-low 31 points to Steven ing we beat that team the week Stack. 25:35; 91. Kim Korona. 26:11; 94. Kris son's 58. before," Holmberg said. "They're teal Swope. 28:28. GIRLS TEAM STANDINOS (Division III): 1 It was only a week earlier that beatable, but not on Saturday. Whitmore Lake. 94; Lake Fenton, 103; 3. Belle- Stevenson won by a point at the "We can run better than we vue. 108; 4 Manchester. 108; 5. Lutheran High Pioneer Invitational, 39-40. did on Saturday. Realistically, Westland. 149; 6. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. and not to make excuses, but it 156; 7. Litchfield, 183; 8. Almont. 191; 9. Friday, October 17,1997 Pioneer senior Erin Leonard, Napoleon. 226; 10. Auburn Hills Oakland Chris who won the 5,000-meter race in was homecoming week and they tian. 246. 11. Ann Arbor Greenhills. 269; 12. had other things on their minds Marine City Cardinal Mconey. 321; 13. East Jack 18 minutes, 56 seconds, got plen son. 341. 14. Bloomfield Hills fioepe'. Pontiac ty of support from teammates other than running on that par Noire Oame Prep. Soulhfield Franklin Road Chris Amber Culp, sixth (19:42); Leah ticular day. tian, no team scores. Lutheran Westland flnlehere: 6 Jessica Mont Cressman, seventh (19:47); "We just have to forget about gomery. 21:57; 19. Holly Foreman, 22:41; 32. from 8 am to 8 pm. Emily Magner, eighth (19:51); it. They took pretty it well. They Deb Unger, 23:41; 45. Sarah Voight, 24:18; 47. and Claudia Sell, ninth (19:54). didn't take it Mke it was the end Mary Ebendick, 24:22; 52. Jenny Latimer, 24:55. 54. Kelly Clark. 25:29. Stevenson was led by senior of they season. WAYNE MEMORIAL IB Kelly Travis, who was third in They realize have to get bet TAYLOR KENNEDY 50 ter and run better by the end of Oct. 14 at Taylor'* Hertta^e Park 19:04, and sophomore Andrea Wayne flnlehera: 1. Oawn Oaniels. 2246; 3. A city-wide labour protest will be held Parker, who was fourth in 19:10. the season. It can be done." Angela Hill. 24:13; 4. Rhonda Srockman, 24:14; But the Spartans couldn't 5 Heather Saxendale. 25:17; 6. Jenny Bowyer. ANN ARBOR GABRIEL RICHARD 25:44; 7. Kim Korona, 26:15; 9. Knsteal Swope. in Windsor on October 17, 1997. make up the difference in the CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL 28 37; 11 April Smith. 31:06. next three positions as Kim Oct. 11 at Buhr Park Dual meet record: 6-0 (Clinched Mega-Gold McNeilance was 11th, Kelly Division): 6-1 overall. GIRLS TEAM STANDINOS (DMtlon I): 1 Ann LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLANO 16 Workers from all over the city and province are McNeilance, 16th; and Danielle Arbor Pioneer, 31; 2. Livonia Stevenson. 58; 3. QROSSE POINTE UOOETT NTS Harris, 24th. Novi. 120; 4. Livocwa Churchill. 151: 5. Ann Arbor Oct. 14 at NankJn Mill* Huron, 155; 6. Plymouth Salem, 158; 7. Grano Lutheran Westland finishers: 1. Jessica Mont expected to participate. Since this will certainly affect "On Saturday, Pioneer was a Blanc, 170; 8. Farmington Kills Mercy. 231; 9. gomery. 22:47; 2. Sarah Voight. 23:13: 3 Holly team nobody could beat," Steven Pinckney. 248; 10 South Lyon. 249; 11. Ply Foreman, 23;27; 4. Mary Ebendick, 23:42. 5. Deb the level of service we customarily offer our patrons, son coach Paul Holmberg said. mouth Canton. 270; 12. Westlana John Glenn. Linger, 23;5l; 6 Jenny Latimer. 23:57; 7. Kelly 331: 13. Livonia Franklin, 400. 14. Wayne Memo Clark. 24:29. "It was one of the best perfor rial, 419, Lutheran Westland'* dual meet record: 4-2 Casino Windsor™ and Northern Belle Casino™ mances I've seen by seven kids Stevenaon flnlaHera: 3. Kelly Travis. 19 04. 4. Metro Conference, 54 overall. will close for a portion of the day. Catholic Central 3rd at Sturgis Invitational We apologize for any inconvenience The Catholic League Meet and They're all young kids, too. Their Saturday at Royal Oak Kimball. Class A regional should be a top kid is a junior and their sec In other boys meets: this may cause our patrons. breeze compared to the competi ond a freshman." tion Redford Catholic Central's Leading the Shamrocks was ANN ARBOR GABRIEL RICHARD boys cross country team faced at INVITATIONAL BOYS MEET RESULTS senior Matt Shannon in seventh BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (Division III): 1 Saturday's Sturgis Invitational. place in a time of 16 minutes, 27 Lutheran Westland. 70 points; 2. Lake Fen CC coach Tony Magni doesn't seconds. Jim Curtiss was 13th ton, 82; 3. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. 108: 4. want his runners to be overconfi (16:40), followed by Wayne Litchfield. 125; 5. Whitmore Lake. 126; 6, dent, but running among the Brigee, 22nd (17:03), Joe Hubert, Ann Arbor Greenhills, 129: 7. Manchester. state's top teams can only help 23rd (17:05), Mark Coleman, 152; 8. Napoleon. 203; 9. 8ellevue, 264; 10. Detroit Holy Redeemer. 311; 11. Pontiac the Shamrocks in the long run. 25th (17:10), Dan Jess, 32nd Notre Dame Prep. 311; 12. Alrrwit. 326; 13. Among the 12 teams at Sturgis (17:25) and Jeff Haller, 34th Plymouth Christian. 342: 14. Wyandotte was Rockford, the No. 1 ranked (17:27). Moont Carrnel, 365: 15. Auburn Hills Oakland team in Class A, and another top "We're a minute between the Christian. 431: 16 Marine Cit/ Cardinal, 515. contender - Traverse City Cen first and seventh man which is Individual winner: Steve Gtajewski (Green CASINO hills), 16:53. tral. what you want to have," Magni W I N D S O R™ NORTV^^f Lutheran Westland finishers: 6. Chris Rockford had five of the top 15 said. "We're bunching our third, Latimer. 17:33; 11. Andy Ebendick. 17:52; runners, including the top two, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh 13. Ken Broge. 17:54: 15. Steve McFall. and finished first with 29 points. runners pretty good but we still 17:57; 25. Jason McFall, 18:23; 55. Clark Traverse City Central was sec have to get closer to the-.first two Covert, 19:36; 58. Brian Block, 19:47. runners." LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND 17 ond (47), followed by CC in third OROSSE POINTE UOQETT 38 (90). The Shamrocks, who were Oct. 14 at NankJn MUI* "We were third place in a very undefeated in four Central Divi Lutheran WettUnd finUnert: 1. (tie) Chris tough field," said Magni, as sat sion dual meets, will try to win Latimer and Andy Latimer, 17:38.8; 3. isfied as he could be. "There had another Catholic League cham Ken Broge. 18:00.8; 4. Steve McFall. to be six of the top 15 teams in pionship at 10 a.m. Saturday at 18:16.9; 7. Jason McFall, 18:35.7; 12. Brian Patriot Park in Riverview. Block. 19:52.4; 14. Matt Rae. 20:13,2. the state there. Rockford's as Lutheran Westiand'* dual me«t record: 6-0 good as I've seen in a long time. The regional is a week from Metro Conference: 9-0 overall. TORO WINTER'S When you want COMING! it done right. Don't Waft FOP The Blizzard, Get Your IQRQ DIQMll >*>" TORO® FAIL SPECIAL* $& car POWERUTE TORO* VACUM HOWM rSJfcC' SNOWTHROWER • 3 HP. 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SC tied it early in the second half on a road victory over Spring Arbor College. unassisted. •SCHOOLCRAFT 2, TOLEDO 1 (women): "They were in a similar situation to us, goal by Lisa DeShano (Livonia Franklin), Ryan Mollien (from Livonia) assisted Bell made it a 2-0 gajne with less Schoolcraft College's women's team was earlier in the season," said SC coach Bill assisted by Lisa.Tolstedt. on the game-winner. Seamus Rustin than 10 minutes remaining in the game. doing most everything right at the start of Tolstedt. "Their numbers are down. They They got the game-winner from Jenny and Charlie Bell also scored for Madon Spring Arbor rallied to tie the contest Saturday's match with visiting University of played one man short." Worley with just one minute left; Ntcki Pam- na. with a pair of goals in less than three Toledo — except finishing. And yet, Toledo led 1-0 at the half before preen (Livonia Ladywood) assisted. The Crusaders improved to 8-4 over minutes. And that nearly got the Lady Ocelots into the Ocelots battled back. "There was noth "The quality of our shots can be drawn all and 8-1 in the Wolverine-Hoosier Stoecklein (Plymouth Canton) gave trouble, even though their adversaries were ing from a technical or tactical standpoint into question," said Tolstedt. Athletic Conference. Madonna is in first Madonna the win with his late goal. one player short. Still, they regrouped and we didn't do well, we just had a great deal SC plays Saturday at Manchester (Ind.). VOLLEYBALL WORK OUT PRO-FORM League win REVOLUTION, by Madonna ELLIPTICAL WITH THE total gyi Trie Newest in Low-Impact Training] is important 4 window electronics, upper-body workout, extra-long stride length, iii adjustable resistance. Madonna University's volley ball squad had a three-match Total body workout, HOTTEST uses your own win streak snapped Saturday. body weight to But it didn't slow the Lady provide resistance,^ Crusaders down much. strengthens and tones every major On Tuesday, playing at muscle group, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Con includes exercise* ference leader Cornerstone Col NAMES booklet and manual. lege, they kept their opponents off-balance throughout the night ***% in claiming a 15-7, 15-13, 8-15, Entforttd try Chart 15-7 victory. Norrisind Christ!* The win improved Madonna's Brinktey! overall record to 18-9, while Cor nerstone slipped to 20-9. Both teams are now tied atop the WHAC with 5-1 records. Last Saturday, the Crusaders dropped a four-game decision to FITNESS Taylor (Ind.) University in the finals of the University of Michi PRO-FORM gan-Dearborn Tournament. The Crusaders dropped the PRO-FORM first two games in the road 385 SPACE SAVER match 15-11 and 16-14, but ral TREADMILL , lied to take game three, 16-14. 4 window electronics, manual incline, V-*.*' Host Taylor then closed out the 161 x 50" walking belt, 2.25 HP, %' match with a 15-4 romp. ^-10 M PH. | Karin Sisung played well in 9725 defeat for Madonna with 16 kills YOURSELF and two serving aces. Erin Gre- HOME goire added 10 kills and two GYM aces. Introducing our new line of 2 stations, split bench - Madonna swept Walsh (Ohio) press/butterfly, leg developer^ College in three games to open and squat seated military Relaxation & Health products. press, box style cushion, the tournament, 15-7, 15-8, 15- 105 lb. vinyl weight stack. 10. Sisung had 14 kills in the HTADTA match, while Deanne Helsom BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE had 40 assists to kills. Measures weight and body fat / *1 simultaneously, stores upjo 4 ssts_ <=S In other matches last week, of personal data. | Madonna collected a pair of wins last Friday. The Crusaders beat Grace PRO-FORM POWER (Ind.) College in three games, 15- 1MCUME 2, 15-5 and 15-4. Sisung had 11 585TL TREADMILL POWER ZONE BENCH 5 window electronic*, power 2 1/2" uprights, built-in kills and Gregoire added nine. incline, cushioned deck, thumb squat rack and arm/rowing machine, decline feature, Madonna needed four games ulse sensor, 18" x 50' walking to beat the University of Rio elt,2.5HP,0-10MPH. includes Olympic E sleeve adapter. Grande (Ohio), 15-5, 15-2, 8-15, 15-6. Brandy Malewski (Redford H9MEDICS Thurston) had a strong match BACK PLEASER BACK MASSAGER with 15 kills while Jennifer Rus 5 motors target relief to neck, sell played well defensively with shoulders, back, buttocks and thighs, 21 digs. soothing heat for back. Sisung WHAC honoree Madonna University junior POWER DRIVE outside hitter Karin Sisung was jVERAGE BENCH named Wolverine-Hoosier Ath er 20 muscle building letic Conference Volleyball Play exercises, safest form of free weight training available, er of he Week. The Monroe unique pivotal bench, native had 91 kills and 58 digs PRO-FORM accessory bar and wall chart. in the Crusaders' 4-2 week. She ••:*&& ' also tallied 19 blocks and 15 aces 725TL SPACE SAVER 4 PRESET EASY TREADMILL WORKOUTS and was named to the All-Tour •6 window electronics, power SET UP! nament Team at the U-M Dear incline, cushioned deck, 18" x 55" born Tourney. walking belt, 4 preset workouts, pulse sensory headband,-2.5 HP, motor, 0-10 MPH. Lady Ocelots go 2-4 Schoolcraft College posted a 2- 4 record at the Jefferson (Mo.) Invitational Friday and Satur day. WEIDER The Ocelots opened with three POWER GLIDE RIDER straight losses. Host Jefferson OUTDOOR SPA Total body workout, quick change beat Schoolcraft 15-9, 15-9 then Easy sel op indoors or outdoors, programmable handlebar for upper and lower fell 15-10, 15-12 to Brownsville heal from 70' to 10* F auto heat and filiation body worxout fold away design. control. 6 adjustable Iwdrotnerar.y |els (Tex.) and 15-11, 15-10 to Illinois Ut approved, insulaled locking cover CC. Schoolcraft rebounded by win BUN TRAINER INCLUDES - i ning two of three matches in the VIDEO., second day of the tournament. The Ocelots took a three-game 197 4*» win over Parkland (111.) 12-15, "MfNOK 15-8, 15-13. TV! Against Barton (Kan.), School »4* i*rf B***(ii reiLA*, pet A* Villi •<•• MUTMI craft fell 15-3, 15-0. The Ocelots ••»** •*•• •MiTtai CSA »* closed the tournament by beat FAVOR PACER EDGE. HEALTHWALKER PLUS ing Johnson (Kan.)15-10, 4-15, HEART HEART HEART Motivational electronics, adjustable RATE 8 resistance levels for more effective 15-13. RATE RATE isolation, shape your buns, hips and thighs. lenskw controls, dual fXm, 99% ^^Wtfl^tf MONITOR MONITOR assembled, steal frame, folds for storage For the tournament, MONITOR Northville's Sarah Gregerson led the Ocelots with 45 kill 8 while Megan McGinty added 44. 8 GREAT The Sports Authority Amber Wells and Mindy Sulli van each had si* serving aces. LOCATIONS! On Oct. 7, Schoolcraft beat THE Flint Mott CC in three games on FLINT -(810) 230-8160 the road. CLIHT0H TOWNSHIP • (8lO)7fltMM The Ocelots swept the match LIVONIA* (313) 52M750 Delivery and ...means just thatl If you ever 15-10, 16-9 and 15-7. McGinty MADISON HEl0Ht«>(24«)5M-0m assembly find a lower competitor's price, played a strong overall match WATEflFORO-(24«) 738-5020 available we'll match it! Hassle Freel with 14 kills, five serving aces (TDCA ^810)254-8650 on fitness and eight defensive digs. DEAA80RN* (313)33«-*«* Kimmi Washnock also played machines. o well with eight kills. Janet Hinz TAYLOR »(313) 374-0505 See store tor details. AUTHORITY PREPARE YOUASELf Ii I iinft*. m*rt ol Till «porta AiHiority had four serving aces. ( For the season, Schoolcraft has an 11-12 ovoralLrecord and a 3-2 league mark. i r;*-<^fe>-'•*%"*.•>.*,.•.< x-^-^ ^^^^.^^-^.,:^.-^^^^-.^ t^lit-lm^m^ The Obaerver/TllWSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 (LW)C7 Warriors clip Lutheran East Emons column from page CI Trailing by six with just less than two minutes in the rough. He seemed like a openness and honesty. He enough individual attention. to play, Lutheran Westland went on a 10-0 run GIRLS BASKETBALL WRAP threat to go all the way every weighs in these days at 235. This is the same student that and then held on to edge Harper Woods Lutheran time he touched the ball. At 6- The best hockey player in bad-mouthed the Franklin East Tuesday at home, 48-46, in girls basketball. 6-0) cruised to the WLAA victory over visiting Livonia Steven feet-4 inches and 190 pounds, the world? "Paul Kariya," baseball program in a Detroit Kierra Decker scored 11 fourth quarter points son (8-4. 3 3). he provides a big target and Iafrate says without hesita News story. and Bekah Hoffmeier added six to lead Westland's Guard Melissa Marzolf added 12 points and 11 assists for has enough speed to draw the the Chiefs, who led 20-6 after one quarter.. tion. To be honest, I can't get comeback. The run put the home team up by four interest of college coaches. Colleen Brenneman led Stevenson with seven points, while I can't tell you how good this excited about girls basketball with seven seconds left. Lutheran East scored an uncontested layup in Carolyn Courtnght and Becky Smith each added six. I've said it before, and I'll say Farmington Hills Harrison in this area because it has •HARRISON 76, JOHN GLENN 14: Mahogany Fletcher it again, there's no excuse not football team is. Their line play become the "Haves vs. Have- the final seconds to close the game. scored 19 and An Auit added 13 Tuesday night in Farmington to have a decent kicker and is scary. They are clearly one nots." I yearn for those old bat "It was too much of a nail-biter for this coach," Hills Harrison's home victory over Westland John Glenn. punter on any high school foot of the top teams in the state, tles between Bentley vs. Westland mentor Ron Gentz said. "But I'll take it, The Hawks led 19-4 after one quarter and 41-8 at halftime. ball team. The lack of a kicking regardless of class. Anytime you can win a close one, it's nice." John Glenn was shutout in the third quarter. Salem, Mercy vs. Ladywood, "Everyone played and everyone scored," Harrison coach game continually kills a lot of Mill "The Thrill" Coleman is Salem vs. John Glenn. Decker finished with 14 and Hoffmeier 13. Harp area teams. er Woods' Melissa Stabelbauer scored 20, including Pete Mantyla satd. playing for the Montreal Alou- Sarnantha Crews and Roselyn Billberry each scored three Attended a Vince Baldwin's 10 in the fourth quarter. I'm impressed with the tire ettes of the CFL. points for Glenn, which dropped to 1-11 overall and 1-5 in Me ( Showcase Basketball Day last Lutheran Westland improved to 7-6 over overall less work and effort Carlos I'll be the first to admit, I month at Schoolcraft Gollege WLAA. - ;• and 7-3 in the Metro Conference. Lutheran East is The victorious Hawks improved to 9 3 and 51. ; Briggs has put in with the snuck into the "We Believe in featuring the top seniors and 8-5 overall and 5-5 in the league. •DIVINE CHILD 60, LADYWOOD 50: Livonia Ladywood went;. Schoolcraft College men's bas Steve," rally last summer at underclassmen from Michigan ketball team in a short amount •KINQSWOOD 75, CLARENCEVILLE 27: Junior Ttffam cold in the fourth quarter Tuesday as the visiting Blazers lost ] the Doubletree in Novi. It was and northern Ohio. But in real their fourth consecutive Central Division game. of time. He seems to have a Rhodes poured in 21 points and Karen Tisdale added 12 Tues quite amusing. ity, if I were a college coach, day as Metro Conference leader Bloomfield Hills Kmgswood Dearborn Divine Child rallied from a seven-point fourtrvquar- ' definite plan and I hope If I were CC's Chris Young, this format would drive me (9-1,9-0) routed Livonia Clarenceville (3-10. 1-8). ter deficit and converted eight-of-12 free throw attempts in administrators will give him I'd keep an open mind now nuts. With nothing really Senior forward Melissa Berry scored 11 points for the Tro the final eigtit minutes to escape with the win.. The Blazers ('6-7 overall. 3-4 in the Catholic League* wc-rel the necessary tools to help him about the entire recruiting pro structured, what a terrible jans. Michelle Berry added six' points. succeed. "We came out-very flat, we didn't play very good team led by senior center Sarah Poglits. who tallied 16 points. cess. It could be a blessing in environment to evaluate play defense and had too many turnovers." Clarencewiite' coacn Junior guard Enn Hayden and freshman guard Melissa Harakas If I hear another soccer disguise. ers. But it seemed every col Rosie Marano. "They're a good team. I was very impressed.'' added 13 and 12 points respectively, coach tell me over the phone, I remember when Bali State lege coach in the midwest was •FRANKLIN 64, FARMINGTON 22: Every Livonia Franklin Harakas and senior forward Jenny Lachapelte fouled out dur-. "We dominated the game," but reneged on scholarship offer to on hand. player scored Tuesday as the visiting Falcons were no match tng the Divine Child comeback. ; lost, I'm going to gag myself. for the Patriots. The Falcons, who improved to 5-8 overall and 2-5 in the." Livonia Stevenson's Tom Good to see good guys like Pure and simple, if you domi Franklin, which had its highest offensive output of the sea league, received a game-high 18 points from senior center Domako and he ended up at Stan Heath (Michigan State Mandy Jaeger. nate, you should win 99 per son. improved to 5-7 overall and 2-3 in trie Western Lakes Montana State where he assistant) and Lewis Scott Activities Association. The Falcons are winless after 11 •WOODHAVEN 53, WAYNE 43: Wayne High dug a hole it" cent of the time. played in the NCAA Tourna (Bishop Borgess assistant) games and 0-5 in the league. couldn't get out of Tuesday on the road at Wood.haven. Saw former Redford Catholic ment and was Big Sky Player- around. Sophomore forward Tera Morrill led the balanced Franklin The Zebras fell behind 26-5 after the first quarter then tried Central High and.North Car a.ttack with 13 points. Senior guard Julie Warner added 11 to play catch up. Wayne (2-8. 13 Mega Red) actually got the- of-the-Year. Glad to see John Glenn's olina star Kerry Zavagnin on points. lead down to eight at one point m the second half, but Wood-, Speaking of Livonia Public Brent Washington getting in haven was never seriously challenged. the Duece (ESPN-2) as a mem Farmington received. 10 points from Beth Jager. Katie Hick- Schools Schools, I noticed in on special teams action last ey and Stephanie Marx chipped in with five points apiece. "It's the fust time all year we came out ffat and ran into a ber of the New York/New Jer the Board Minutes under Saturday against Northwest •W.L CENTRAL 37, CHURCHILL 35: Livonia Churchill will hot team." coach Matt Godfrey said. sey Metro Stars of the MSL. Superintendent's Dr. Ken Wat ern. be looking at Tuesday's loss to visiting Walled Lake Centra! Pressure defense by Woodhaven (9-2) forced numerous Heard through the grapevine son's remarks mentioning that as one that got away. Wayne turnovers. I guess the Catholic Central- that former Livonia Churchill former LPS student Ryan The Chargers used their press to give the Vikings, fits for "We made some bad decisions with the basketball," said Brother Rice Boys Bowl rivalry the first tiwee quarters as Churchill cook a 33-30 lead-into the Godfrey. "We weren't ready for that kind of heat." High All-Stater Jeff Cassar, Anderson had signed a profes has become a little too intense fourth quarter. But then things fell apart as the Chargers Loriann Tschirhart led Woodhaven with 23 points, including who plays goalkeeper for the sional baseball contract ($2.2 — off the gridiron. could only muster one basket. " 11 in the opening quarter. ; MSL Dallas Burn, is out of million bonus) with the Seattle Two free throws by Leah Douglas put Central ahead with 10 Tonva Crawford had 16 for Wayne. action this season after under Mariners. Less than three weeks to the seconds remaining. The Chargers had two desperation shots •HURON VALLEY 38, FRANKLIN ROAD 34: Sarah Tacia going elbow surgery. Just for the record, this is New York City Marathon. I that failed to fall. sank six free throws in the final.four minutes Tuesday to help hope I'm ready. "We had the shots in the:fourth quarter, but they just didn't Westland Huron Valley Lutheran beat'Southfield Franklin Road Bumped into Al Iafrate at the same Ryan Anderson who go in when they had to," Churchill coach Dave Balog said. Christian on the road. Senate Coney Island on Ply bolted Franklin High School Got to get down to Joe Louis "This was a tough loss. This was a game that we thought at Westland held a 14-12 advantage at halftime and added mouth Road only a night after two years for Dearborn Arena next week to see the the start of the season would be a tough one for us to win. two points to its lead in the third quarter. The game remained before the NHL season began. Divine Child High because his Hartsells of Westlahd perform But it was there for us tonight." • close in the fourth, but Huron Valley was able to hold its lead. He's rehabiltating his back and parents were unhappy with at the Skate America Interna Kersten Conklin's 17 points led Churchill (7-5 overall. 2 4 in That's where Tacia came m. hopes to return soon to the the direction of the Patriots' tional'97. the WLAA}.'Lauren Ruprecht added eight points. "They kept fouling us." Westland coach Allan Ruth said. NHL's San Jose Sharks. I athletic program and made it Michelle Bortz poured in a game-high 21 points to lead Cen 'Her six of six made the difference at the end." Does U-M really stand for tral (5-7 overall, 2-4 in the WLAA). Tacia led all scorers with 18 while Jessie Cherundolo and always appreciated "Big Al's" clear their son wasn't getting University of Martin? •CANTON 63, STEVENSON 29: Nkechi Okwumabua scored Stephanie Graves each added six. Helen Swanson led Franklin 18 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Kristin Mayer con Road with eight points. tributed 16 points and five rebounds as Plymouth Canton (9-3. Huron Valley is 6-7 overall, while Franklin Road'falls to 6-6. fr -jzastr WafUr.v c-"-"-^' Tfafftr.i. awgM.W/»:i. *• USHER liaHrtA BFRKitDAiRE Ofaf/fKi. >" WalUr.v Tfa/ZiTA 1 DAY ONLY! 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(313)561-4110. and refreshments will be SHAMROCK BINGO SPECIAL present an Adoption Explo CHARTER SCHOOL Craft show served at 12:30 p.m. The There will be bingo at 11 ration Workshop from 6-10 The Academy of Detroit - dance will end 2 p.m. The a.m. Wednesdays at the EVENTS p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, to Westland, an dance is held on the first Knights of Columbus Ha|l,, OCTOBERFEST CRAFT SHOW help people considering entrepreneurial and busi Monday, with the exception 35100 Van Born, east of Wayne Road, Wayne. Doors An Octoberfest Craft show adoption. Participants will ness charter school, serves of holidays. open 9 a.m. Food available. is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 learn how to begin the pro kindergarten through sev SENIOR DANCE Proceeds go to charity. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, and cess, the time, involved, and enth grade. The school Senior dances will be noon (313)728-3020. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, what to expect from domes emphasizes a basic educa to 4 p.m. the first Sunday Oct. 19, presented by the tic, international, private tion with business and of every month at the SMOKELESS BINGO Senior Resources Depart and open adoptions. They entrepreneurial skills. The Wayne Ford Civic Center, "Smokeless" bingo meets at ment (Friendship Center) will explore adopting school offers a foreign lan 1651 N.Wayne Road, 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at and Superior Arts. Lunch infants, older and special guage class, music and art, Westland. There will be Sts. Simon and Jude is available. This is the needs children. Interna a dress code and a comput dinner, a live band, beer Parish Hall, 32500 Palmer, annual fund-raiser for the tional adoption expert er lab with Internet. Call and pop. Members $5, non- east of Venoy, Westland. building fund. Call (313) Linda Yellin will lead the (313) 722-1465 or (248) members $7. (313) 728- Offered are three jackpots 722-7632 or (313) 326-0146 workshop and panel discus 569-7787. 5010. of $400, $300 and $200. or(313) 453-5719. sion. The workshop will be located in room 200 of the LITTLE LAMBS WORK REFERRAL NO SMOKE HALLOWEEN WALK McDowell Center. There Little Lambs Preschool, on Information Center Inc. "No smoking" bingo will be A Halloween Walk will be will be more than 15 adop Farmington Road in Livo refers workers to seniors 1 p.m. every Tuesday at held every 15 minutes 7-9 tion agencies or parent nia, has openings in the who need help. The pro the Friendship Center, p.m. Thursday through groups present to provide Monday-Wednesday-Friday gram is for people interest 1119 N. Newburgh Road, Saturday, Oct. 22-24, in resources and contacts. The afternoon session for 3- to ed in providing transporta Westland. Residents from Central City Park, West- cost is $17 per person. For 5-year-olds. For informa tion, yard work, house Westgate Towers, Taylor land. The activity is spon information, call (313) tion, call (248) 471-2077. work, etc. Workers can Towers, Greenwood Tow sored in part by Westland 462-4448. Schoolcraft Col FRANKLIN PTSA specify the type of work ers, Liberty Park, Presby Parks and Recreation and lege is in Livonia at 18600 The Franklin High PTSA is they are willing to do and terian Village and Carolon the Westland Civitan Club. Haggerty Road between . seeking new members. the communities they want Condos, etc., are eligible for Non-scary, guided tours Six and Seven Mile roads. Membership is open to to serve. Chore Worker transportation to bingo if will be offered. Advance those who care about the Program, (313)422-1052. they have a minimum of registration is required, schools and community, DYER CENTER five players. (313) 722- and tickets will be avail and members aren't The Wayne-Westland 7632. able at the Bailey Center RECREATION required to have a student School District's Dyer JAYCEES after Oct. 1. Price is $3 per RECREATION AND FUN in the school. Price is $3 for Senior Adult Center has Westland Jaycees host person. Proceeds will sup A recreational get-together students, $5 for adults. activities Monday-Thurs bingo games at 6:30 p.m. port the Just 4 Pun - Chil for teens and adults who Checks should be made day at the center, on Mar every Tuesday in Joy dren's Recreation Scholar are disabled will be the sec payable to Franklin PTSA quette between Wayne and. Manor, 28999 Joy, West- ship Program. Costumes ond Friday of each month and sent to 31000 Joy, Newburgh roads. Mondays, land. Three jackpots pay are encouraged. at the Westland Bailey Livonia 48150. Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; ing $250, $300 and $300, Center. (313) 722-7620. Tuesdays, arts, crafts and progressive. Call the HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL TUTORIAL PROGRAM needlework at 9:30 a.m.; A Halloween Festival '97 FIGURE SKATING A free tutoring program for Jaycee Information Hotline Wednesdays, Kitchen at (313) 480-4984. will be hosted by Wayne The Westland Figure Skat students is offered at the Band, 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 County Parks. At 2:30 p.m. ing Club is forming an Salvation Army Wayne- p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, PUP TENT BINGO Saturday, Oct. 25, Adult Introductory Preci Westland Corps Communi arts, crafts at 9:30 a\m.; a The MOC pup tent 18 songstress/puppeteer Mau sion Team. The team is for ty Center, 2300 Venoy, Potential present: A Christmas beer stein Hawaiian dance exercise bingo will be held 6:30 p.m. reen Schiffman and her those who want to have fun Westland. The program is will be among the ceramics Sheree class will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the VFW Post puppet pal Coco will pre with other skating adults for students in Wayne, Kotsch of Westland will be selling at every Wednesday in the Hall, 1055 S. Wayne, West- sent "Coco's Halloween and get good exercise. Westland and Romulus. It Schoolcraft College's annual craft show Senior Resources Depart land. A snack bar is avail Show." The performance Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. will meet 3:30-6 p.m. Mon in the Physical Education Building. ment (Friendship Center), able. Doors open at 2 p.m. will be at Nankin Park, Saturdays. All levels are day, Wednesday and 1119 Newburgh, Hall A. (313)326-3323. 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, welcome. For information, Craft show hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 Thursday. For information p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and 11 a.m. to Instructor is Kammo Oris. Westland. There is no call (313) 722-1091. on participating or volun Sign up at the front desk or charge. There will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Admission is VOLLEYBALL teering, call Shabaura call (313) 722-7632. CLUBS IN hayrides and family activi Open volleyball is offered Cobb, (313) 722-3660. $1.50 for adults and'children 12 years ties. For information, call for those age 18 and older and older, and 50 cents for children 5 to ACTION (313) 261-1990. 6:30-8 p.m. the second and 12 years old. Children under five are VOLUNTEERS PARENTS WITHOUT HALLOWEEN CONCERT fourth Friday of each HISTORY ON admitted free. Schoolcraft College is at PARTNERS Schoolcraft College Rad- month at the Salvation 18600 Haggerty Road, between Six and BOY SCOUTS Parents Without Partners cliff s Halloween concert Army, 2300 Venoy, West- VIEW Seven Mile roads in Livonia. A few good young men ages Wayne Westland chapter, will feature the Schoolcraft land. All skill levels play WESTLAND MUSEUM 11-18 are needed to work will host a Halloween College Wind Ensemble at just for fun. There is no The Westland Historical with Boy Scout Troop No. dance and membership 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. charge. Baby-sitting is pro Museum is open 1-4 p.m. 865 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays meeting on Friday, Oct. 24, Refreshments will be vided. For information, call Saturdays, at 857 N. Theater. Participants will 2 p.m. Players enjoy at Hamilton Elementary at the Amvets Hall, on served after the perfor (313) 722-3660. Wayne Road between Mar leave 9 a.m. Tuesday* Nov. euchre, pinochle, bridge, School, corner of Avondale Merriman Road between mance. Musicians will be quette and Cherry Hill. 18, enjoy the comedy of Uno, rummy and poker. and Schuman in Westland. Palm er and Cherry Hill. in costume, so attendees (313)326-1110. Charlie Prose and music, Light refreshments are Monthly Campouts will be The membership meeting can feel free to dress up. have lunch and return served. Call (313) 722-7632 featured. For information, SCHOOLS FRIENDS MEET begins at 7:30 p.m. and the Donation at the door. The 7:30-8 p.m. The trip is open for information or just call (313) 729-1283. dance at 8:30 p.m. cost is PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Friends of the Westland Radcliff Center Community to the first 19 paid mem show up to play cards. The $5 for members and $6 for The Wayne-Westland Com Historical Museum meet PET-A-PET Room is at 1751 Radcliff" bers who sign up. Price is Friendship Center is at nonmembers. For more munity Schools has ongo- " on the second Tuesdays of The Pet-a-Pet Club, which Center, just south of Ford $45. For information, call 1119 N. Newburgh Road. information, call Mary ing registration for the January, March, May, offers pet visits to nursing Road between Wayne and 722-7632. DYER CLUB Murdock, (313) 721-3657. preschool programs at Stot- July, September and home, residents, needs spe Merriman in Garden City. GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE The Dyer Seniors' Center tlemyer Early Childhood November at 7 p.m. at the cial pets and people. Pets VFW AUXILIARY Grandma's Attic Sale will . Travel Club meets the first VEGAS NIGHT and Family Development Westland Meeting House, undergo a slight screening Membership in the Veter be at the Senior Resources and third Thursdays of The Westland Chamber of Center, on Marquette 37091 Marquette between and need proof of shots to ans of Foreign Wars of the Department (Friendship each month in the center, Commerce will host a Com between Wayne and Wild- Newburgh and Wayne participate. Local sites United States, Ladies Aux Center), 1119 Newburgh on Marquette between munity Vegas Night from 7 wood. Programs include an roads. Information, presi include Camelot Hall Con iliary Grand River Post Road, Westland, daily from Wayne Road and New p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. Early Intervention Pro dent Jim Franklin, (313) valescent Center (Debbie 1519, is open. Relationship 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also burgh. 7. Admission is $5 and gram, Head Start, 721-0136. Everyone is wel McDermott, 427-3791, 10 to a veteran of combat on, included in this sale are players will receive $5 Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- come. MONTHLY MEAL a.m. the second Saturday foreign soil will insure eli hundreds of ceramic molds worth of free playing chips Primary Impaired program The Wayne Ford Civic of the month), Garden City gibility. Make reservations and hundreds of pieces of at the door. The event will and Sparkey Preschool. League schedules its senior Rehab (Stacy Suida (313) by calling membership greenware and a kiln. For include Taste of the Town Registration is ongoing meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 422-2438 second Thursday recruiter Dolores M. Grifr. information, call 722-7632. where local restaurants from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FOR SENIORS on the first Sunday of each of the month at 3 p.m.) and fin, (313)427-2791. Meet,, will showcase their special- Call (313) 595-2660 for GAMBUNG SPREE TRAVEL GROUP month at the league hall. Roosevelt-McGrath School ings.are_the firsLThursjday_ tiesr-A deejayj-dancmg and The Westland Friendship (Lynn Eicnbrect (313) 591- information. The Travel Group meets on Wayne Road, two blocks of each month at 27555 karaoke are also part of the Center Travel Group Trav- 3347, the last Wednesday 12:45 p.m. every Friday in south of Ford, for people 50 Grantland, Livonia. Cur event. All proceeds go to CHURCH PRESCHOOL E-Logue will visit "New" the Westland Friendship and older. Cost is $5 for of the month). Information The Westland Free rent Post 1519 Ladies Aux the Westland Chamber of Soaring Eagle Monday, Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, members and $7 for non- is available from Ruth Methodist Preschool has iliary members include Commerce. The event will Nov. 3, in Mount Pleasant. unless a trip or program is members. The meal Curry (313) 535-0410 or openings for 3- and 4-year- individuals from Westland, be at the Wayne Ford Civic Price is $40 for members, planned. Programs include includes beer, beverages Daisy Doran (313) 565- olds in the morning and Livonia, Redford, Detroit League, 1645 N. Wayne $45 for non-members. speakers, films, celebration and dancing to Big Band 1981. There is a $5 mem afternoon sessions. The and surrounding areas. Road, in Westland. Call Those attending will of birthdays and weekly music, and door prizes. bership charge. younger pupils attend (313) 326-7222, depart the center 7:30 a.m. door prizes. There is a $3 (313) 728-5010. WEEKENDERS Tuesdays and Thursdays OEMS' BINGO and leave the casino at 6 membership fee for resi The Weekenders family OWNER-DANCE with the other pupils DANCE FUN The Metro Wayne Demo p.m. For information, call dents, $12.50 for non-resi campers meet the second The Irish Pallottine attending Mondays and Westland Shopping Center cratic Club sponsors bingo 722-7632. dents. (313) 722-7632. Wednesday of the month in Fathers will hold the annu Wednesdays. A Friday hosts a senior citizen dance games at 6:30 p.m. every Franklin High School, on THEATER TRIP al dinner-dance Saturday^ enrichment class is also CARD GROUP 11 a.m. the first Monday of Thursday at the Joy Manor Joy east of Merriman. (313) The Westland Senior Nov, 8, aX the Hellenic Cuk available. The preschool is The Friday Variety Card each month in the lower Bingo Hall, on the south 531-2993. tiiral Center, 36376 Joy, at 1421 S. Venoy, West- Resources Department is Group at the Westland level auditorium, Wayne side of Joy, east of Middle- FREE CLASSES Westland. Cocktails will be land. (313) 728-3559. planning a trip to the Tole Friendship Center meets at and Warren roads. Coffee belt. Proceeds are used by served 7 p.m., dinner 8 do Stranahan (Masonic) the club to sponsor Little The Showman's Dog Train p.m. For ticket informa PLUS PRESCHOOL League baseball teams, the ing Organization sponsors tion, call (313) 285*2966. Registration for preschool Salvation Army, School for free junior showmanship by appointment for the classes for dog owners ages -•i-'wm-i'' FORM the Blind. (313) 422-5025 SANTA'S EXPRESS ^i^. -mmmm^mmJf^^^J^^rj^ Kids Plus Program is ongo or (313) 729-8681. 7-17 at the AMVETS Hall Santa's Express Craft ing. Children must be 4 on Merriman near Avon- Show, presented by the years old by Dec. 1. Family The Observer Newspapers welcome Calendar items Items should be from non-profit community OEMS' BINGO dale at 8:30 p.m. the first Senior Resources Depart must meet two "at risk" groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor The 13th Congressional and second Tuesdays of ment (Friendship Center) factors. Program runB four mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, District Democratic Party each month through and Superior Arts, 10 a.m. half-days a week. Parents Livonia, MI. 48150, or by fax to 313-891-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday will hold bingo games at September. Call (313) 729- 16 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. must provide their own for the following Thursday's paper. Call 953-2111 if you have any questions. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, in 7580. 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Cherry Hill Hall, on transportation. Program is HOST UONS Sunday, Nov. 16. Lunch is , Event: the southwest corner of free for those students who The Westland Host Lions available and crafters are qualify. Call (313) 595- Cherry Hill and Venoy. Date and Time: Club meets 6:30 p.m. the needed. This.is a fund-rais 2688. " (313)421-1617. er for the building fund. second and fourth Tuesday. YWCARtADiNEti BINGO AND SNACKS 0811(318)722-7632,(313) Location: of the month in Mary's •-- — •- The VFW Post 3323, West- 326-0146 or (313) 453- The YWCA of Western Family Restaurant. Infor. Wayne County Early Telephone: land, serves snacks and mation, (313)326-2607. 5719, hosts bingo at 1 p.m. every Childhood School Readi MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES Additional Info.: Sunday in the post hall, ness Program is available For information on a Moth to 4- and 5-year-old chil 1056 S, Wayne Road at Avondale. Doors open 9 ers of Multiples Club in WORKSHOPS dren. The YWCA is at your area, call Shelly Wolf, Use additional skeet if necessary a.m. (313)326-3323. AMrTMtcmumfft 26279 Michigan Ave., (313)326-1466. /THURSDAY, OCTOBER The Observer 16,1997 (R,W,0)9CV mmSj^Mmd H^\. SB ' ' il^^HB^P^^i.^r. " To place your FREE acl server & Eccehtrli To Ikfcn fo area singles and be matched instantly describe themselves or with area singles, call you: ^ to respond to ads. call 1 -800-739-3639 1-900-933-1118 24 hours a day! ONLY $1.98 per minute. CLASSY Females Seeking Males NICE CHANGE HAS EVERYTHING BUT YOU SBF, 42, 5'8", well-educated, com Catholic SWM, 39, 6V, profession Catholic SWM, 34, 5*9", 190lbs., passionate, God-fearing, enjoys the al, attractive, searching for a roman never married, fun-loving, educat Call 1-900-933-1118 theatre, opera, aerobics, tennis, the tic, slender SWF. 28-44, who has a , $1.98 per minute ed, from the Waterford Township outdoors, ethnic cuisine, seeks broad spectrum of interests, for won area, seeks never-married, family- You must be 18 years of age or older easygoing, caring, loyal, non-decep to use this service. derful relationship, kids okay. oriented, Catholic SWF, 22-33, tive, SWM, 40-60, with children at Ad#.4123 N/S. no children. Ad#. 1701 i "SOUND INTERESTING? home. Ad*.4020 ISN'T IT TIME? WILL BE THERE Protestant SWF. 23, 57", blonde PRINCE CHARMING? DWCM, 59, 5'5". 156lbs„ dark hair, SWM, 49, 5'9". 150lbs., brown hair, hdir, brown eyes, friendly, enjoys DWF, 42, 5'8", medium build, short brown eyes, cheerful, likes walking, blue eyes, N/S, non-drinker, Sports, movies, fishing, computers, reddish-brown hair, enjoys dancing, movies, flea markets, shopping, respectful, honest, considerate, seeks slender SWCF, 54-60, for seeking congenial SWM, 23-30. movies, quiet evenings at home, humorous, caring, lives in Lavonia, pleasant times. Ad#.2526 . Ad#.1273S—-—~"~ seeks tall, romantic, caring S/DWM, looking for a SWF, with similar QUALITY FRIENDSHIP 45-55, for long-term relationship. qualities. Ad#.2232 INSPIRED? Protestant DBM, 40, 6', attractive, Catholic WWBF. 47, 5'5", full-fig Ad#.1620 friendly, lives in Southfield, enjoys READY TQ RETIRE ured, - gregarious, from Detroit, LIGHT UP MY LIFE traveling, boating, concerts, the out Calm, easygoing DWCM, 51, 5'8*. 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Ad#.7873 siheere, sociable, fun-loving down-to-earth, witty, serious, partici Catholic DW dad, 38, 5'9". brown SEEKS BEST FRIEND SWCM, 42-52, for possible long- pates in Christian activities, seeks hair, hazel 'eyes, likes camping, Protestant SWM, 49, 6*3", 210lbs.. term relationship. Ad#7455 humorous, trustworthy, sensitive, weekend getaways, candlelit din outgoing, caring, attends Christian SHE'S THE ONE faithful, honest, employed SWM, 40- ners, cooking, water skiing, seeks activities, enjoys the outdoors, Friendly DWCF, 47, 5'6", long 55. Ad#.3845 pretty, slender, Catholic DW mom, camping, traveling, seeks SF, with blpnde hair, blue eyes, enjoys HAVE TIME FOR ME? 32-40, no hang ups. Ad#.5858 similar qualities and interests. Ad#.8262 singing, seeks SM, 35+, for friend- Catholic DWF, 45, 5'3", medium FEELING LONELY? sKip'fifst. Ad#.2285 build, enjoys concerts, barbecues, Athletic SWM, 33, 5'9\ enjoys the CAN BE SHY great outdoors, interested in meeting Born-Again Baptist SWCM, 35, FOCUS HERE amusement parks, dancing, muse ums, the beach, quiet times at outgoing, easygoing SWF, for com outgoing, faithful, sentimental, Catholic SWF, 34, 5'6\ reserved, panionship, no kids please. enjoys cars, bowling, movies, .the home, seeks DWCM, 40-49, .chil enjoys traveling, movies, classic car Ad#.1013 ater, seeks drug-free, monoga dren welcome. Ad#.7259 sHows, dining out, seeking SWM, NOW & FOREVER mous SF, for a long-term relation 29-36, for possible relationship. SUPER WOMAN Non-denominational DWM, 43, ship. Ad#.6683 Ad#.5656 Protestant SWF, 59, 5'4", upbeat, 5'10". friendly, shy, enjoys travel, his SPONTANEOUS LOVES THE LORD loving, laid-back, kind, hobbies tory, discussing Bible topics, seeks Catholic SWM, 31, outgoing, Active, carefree, professional include walks, reading, golf, religion, loving, kind, commitment-minded adventurous, fun-loving, humor SWCF, 38, 5'1T, 140lbs., blonde seeks honest, open SWM, 57-77, SWF. Adif.3615 ous, enjoys water sports, traveling, hair, blue eyes, seeks tall, enthusi integrity a must. Ad#.5557 * PLEASE CALL ME! fishing, boating, jogging, seeking astic SWM, for relationship. GET TO KNOW ME Protestant SWM. 35, 5'ir, blue- outgoing, energetic, attractive SK Ad#.6755 Protestant SWF, 33, 5'5", brown eyed blond, romantic, participates in Ad#,2500 ' ' hair/eyes, educated, employed, Bible study, enjoys poetry, cooking, IN GENERAL... .. ONE OF THE FINEST lives in Northvilie, seeks even-tem Catholic SWF, 47, 5'9", sort of shy, enjoys Bible study, fishing, golf, con Lutheran SWM, 48. fun, outgoing, pered, patient SF. 25-35, for lasting honest, attends concerts, enjoys educated, employed, looking for certs, line dancing, seeks Protestant relationship. Ad#.6110 SWM, 29-37, for friendship, maybe sports, dancing', playing cards, the Catholic SWM, under 49. who is 'ANYTHING IN COMMON? outdoors, seeks'tall, attractive, sin Optimistic and understanding. more. Ad#.5264 Catholic SWM, 27, 5*9", 170lbsv cere SF. Ad#.7164 Ad#.2250 RELIGION IS THE KEY blue-eyed blond, new to the SEEKS COMMITMENT Baptist SB mom, 33, 5'7", outgoing, FAITH & HOPE Males Seeking Females GOOD LISTENER Rochester Hills area, enjoys sports, Catholic SWM,. 25, understanding, DWCF, 48, 5'4". 112lbs., reddish- intelligent, attractive, lives in Detroit, Baptist SWM, 56, easygoing, com cooking, the arts, long walks, seeks athletic, nice, enjoys snowmobiling, blonde hair, brown eyes, sociable, likes movies, working out, quiet municative, attends Christian activi SF, 21-33. Ad#.1451 water skiing, outdoor activities, ties, enjoys the outdoors, sports, self-employed, lives in Rochester times, seeks good-hearted, compat Gall 1-900-933-1118 A FUTURE OF SHARED LIVES seeks easygoing SF. Ad#.9009 walking, flea markets, craft shows, SWM, 41, 5'8", fit, well-educated, HHI, likes dining out, jazz, concerts, ible SBCM, 27-39, with good morals. $1.98 per minute SHARE YOUR FAITH Ad*. 1936 You must be 18 years of age or older seeks happy-go-lucky SWCF, with professional, likes biking, jogging, plays, seeks well-balanced, spiritu similar qualities. Ad#.1490 Baptist SWM, 55, bubbly, fun, al SWCM, 45-52. Ad#.7777 GOD COMES FIRST to use this service. the outdoors, reading, music, CELEBRATE LIFE movies, seeks slim, educated SWF, sociable, enjoys bowling, horse SWF, 45, 5'5", blonde hair, blue EXTRA MCE EASY ON THE EYES! Non-denominational DWCM, 37, 6', 28-41, who is passionate about life. back riding, boating, skydiving, Sociable DW mom, 26, 5'3", eyes, outgoing, friendly, hobbies Catholic DWM, 50, 6'2", 175lbs., caring,- enjoys Bible study. Christian Ad#.5353 sailing, seeks caring, God-fearing include Bible study, family activities, SF. 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N/S, active, fit, professional, outgo ing, friendly, enjoys outdoors, ATTENTIVE rollerblading, camping, biking, RESPECT ONE ANOTHER music, movies, the outdoors, friends, Ad#.909O attends Christian activities, seeking Catholic'DW dad, 44, 6', 175lbs,. dancing, seeks honest SF, with a family, seeking .outgoing SWM, 24- Catholic SWF, 48, 5'2", 118lbs„ HEART OF GOLD compatible, attractive S/DWF, 35-48, brown hair, smoker, green eyes, good family background. Ad#.4472 green-eyed blond, caring, N/S, 32, with similar interests. Ad#.1212 Church-oriented, good looking N/S. Ad#. 1234 attractive, professional, likes sports, enjoys'barbecues, going to church, NEW DIMENSION OF LIFE... DWCM, 44, 6'2". 214 lbs, in the FINALLY... movies, swimming, walking^ youth seeking spiritual, tail, active, down- DWCF, 49, 5'6", from Commerce, Waterford area, hobbies include Slim DWCM, 55, 6', brown hair, blue ministry, seeks S/DWCF, 30-45, to to-earth SM, N/S. 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Born-Again SWCM, 38-53, Troy blue eyes, from Bellville, romantic, concerts, movies, walks, quiet din from Grosse Pointe, like§jdining out, Ad#.2613 traveling, seeks happy, appreciative To place an Ml by recording your area preferred. Ad#.2948 enjoys stamp collecting, reading, ners, seeks understanding, affec BETTER YEARS vote* greeting cat 1400-7394639.- SF, 18-36. Ad#.9753 enter option 1. 24 hours a day! ACHIEVER cuddling, crossword puzzles, seeks tionate, SWCF, 28-45, who is gen Protestant DWM , 51, 5'8", shy, lives in Lake Grant, enjoys dancing, coun SWCF. 26, 5'6\ 125lbs., never- honest SWM, for possible long-term erous with her. time. Ad#.9876 SEARCHING IN ROMULUS To listen to ads or leave your mes Hardworking SWCM. 36. 6'. never try music, traveling, dining out, married, career-oriented, likes relationship. Ad#. 1934 sage cafl 1-900-933-1118. $1.98 per YOUNG WIDOWER married, N/S, non-drinker, enjoys movies, seeks slender SWCF,.under minute, enter option i for our new auto hockey, football, dancing, movies, LET'S TALK Catholic WWWM, 39, 5'7". 160lbs., four-wheeling, gardening, music and 49, for long-term relationship. mated interview, or option -2. seeks clean-cut, educated, confi Energetic, pleasant SBF, 19, 5'6", professional, honest, educated, no traveling, seeks honest, open-mind Ad#.1256 To listen to messages, can dent-SWCM, 24-30, without kids. goal-oriented, enjoys biking, danc dependents, home in Livonia, enjoys ed, family-oriented SWCF, mid 30s. LONG-TERM 1-800-739-3639, enter option 2, once a Ad#.1564 day lor FREE.or can 1-900-933-1118. ing, watching sunsets, seeks SBM, dining, movies, dancing, sports, Ad#.7418 Catholic DWM, 39, 6', 180lbs , N/S. Si 98 per minute, enter option 4. any- DON'T WAIT TOO LONG to share great times, lots of laughter. seeks SWF, under 43, N/S, who is fit CAPTURE THE MOMENT lives in Westland, enjoys lots of activ trme. Cheerful SWJM. 52, 5'9", slim., ities, seeking SCF/DF, N/S. under Catholic WWWF, 68, 5'4". honest, Ad#.4610 and has good values. Ad#.1002 To listen to or, If you choose, leave a - 4ives-4n-Ster!in§ -Weights,- enjoys A WARM WELCOME TRUE J3ELIEYER never married, from Southfield, loves 43, who is compatible. Ad#1162 -message foryowSuttsbie System- golf, dancing, travel, easy listening Professional DWF, 40, 57",. slim, Pentecostal SWM, 29, 5'10", long walks, rocTTand roll, country WALK HAND IN HAND Matches call 1-900-933-1118. $198 music, films, inspiring conversations, per minute, enter option 4 music, seeks SWM, with similar brown hair, blue eyes, marriage- 190lbs., never-married, compassion Catholic SWM. 39. 6V, enjoys ttTe •»' seeks SWJF, 40-50, to share life qualities.Ad#. 5569 minded, owner of dog and parrot, ate, enjoys church activities, movies, theater, music, family times, lives in For complete confidentiality otve with. Ad#4568 Lavonia, seeks physically fit, athletic, your Confidential Mailbox Number WORTH THE CALL seeks SWM, 35-48, for relationship, bowling, theme parks, race cars, 1 KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE! romantic SWF, 22-42, for long-term insiead of your phone' number kids okay. 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"We're sold out . already for opening night, Friday, Oct. SATURDAY 24." Jin CAiDwnx/HousroN GRAND OPERA Attending a play at Schoolcraft Col Youtheatre lege in Livonia is a treat, which opens its Opera: A scene from the Michigan Opera Theatre's presentation of "The Magic Flute." includes dinner; but hard work, not 34th season American author IartistMaurice Sendak designed the colorful sets and costumes. tricks, is the reason they're so success with the new ful. They have a mailing list of 6,000 musical "Big people from as close as Livonia, Birm Bad Wolf," ingham, Farmington and West Bloom- 11 a.m. and field, to as far away as Kalamazoo and 2 p.m. at Frankenmuth. Music Hall, Artist brings Mozart's "I started at Schoolcraft College as a 350 Madison guest director in 1982," said Hartman Ave., Detroit. who previously taught at the Universi Tickets $7 in ty of Cincinnati and Indiana Universi advance, $8 ty. "Dinner theaters were going on even at the door; before that. They used to serve dinner (313) $63- 'Magic Flute' to life in the Waterman Center and then pre 2366, or « sent the play on a portable stage. I told (248) 645- them, T will not do theater in a cafete 6666. BY KEELY WYGONIK for increased understanding. It was ria. It's bad acoustically, and you have STAFF WRITER presented by MOT in 1976 and "The Magic Flute" to take the stage down every night.'" 1984 at the Music Hall, and in ichigan Opera Theatre is • When: Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, College officials told Hartman that presenting "The Magic 1990 at the Masonic Temple The people wouldn't come to his shows SUNDAY atre. Oct. 26. Performances 8 p.m. Satur M Flute" for the fourth time, day. Oct. 18; 2 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 19; because they wouldn't want to walk but this production, which features "It's the first time I've done an 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22; Friday across campus to the Liberal Arts The the costumes and sets of interna opera in English," said Lynch, a and Saturday, Oct. 24-25; and 2 p.m. atre. tionally celebrated American author bass who has performed in the cho Sunday. Oct. 26 "I told them, if you present good the and artist Maurice Sendak, promis rus in seven other MOT produc • Where: Detroit Opera House, 1526 ater, they will walk," he said. "Besides es to be - magical. tions. During the day he sells Broadway at Madison Avenue, the seats in the theater are more cushy Best known for his children's industrial tools. Performing in the Detroit. and comfortable." chorus allows him to use his musi • Tickets: Range from $18 to $95, call book "Where the Wild Things Are," (313) 874-7464 or (248) 645-6666. Hartman was right - he presented Sendak has designed the sets and cal talents, and "it's lots of fun," he good shows, and people came. Some costumes like the characters in his said. "There's usually lots going times shows sell out at Schoolcraft, books - bold and colorful, dark and on." which seats up to 174 in its theater, fantastic. Described as part fairy-tale, part *de Wieden in Vienna. Mozart died before they even open. Two shows are This show' will be a lot of fun to morality play, The Magic Flutes- barely a month later. presented a year, one in the fall, the Tour of World Gymnastics Champi watch and listen to," said Tony introduced ideals and rituals Soprano Theresa Santiago is other in the spring. ons, featuring all seven members of Lynch of Rochester Hills who is a inspired by Freemasonry. Mozart making her MOT debut as Pamina. "A View From the Bridge," by Arthur the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal win member of the chorus. The sets are was a member of the order, which Soprano Elizabeth Carter is also Miller, this season's opener, will be pre ning U.S. women's gymnastics team, very pleasing, and the music is preached the spirit of universal making her MOT debut as Queen of sented in dinner theater format four 3 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn wonderful." brotherhood. the Night, a role she has performed times, and theater only twice. Hills. Tickets $35, $27.50 and "The Magic Flute is Wolfgang With text by the actor (and man throughout the world. For the dinner theater shows, the $19.50, call (248) 645-6666, or (248) Amadeus Mozart's final operatic ager of a small theater) Johann The Three Ladies, attendant of audience dines at the Waterman Cen 377-0100. * masterpiece. MOT's production, Emanuel Schikaneder, who asked the Queen of the Night, will be sung ter at 6:30 p.m., then takes a short which opens Saturday, Oct. 18, will Mozart to compose the work, this by Barbara Scherrer of 6xford, an walk on campus to the Liberal Arts be sung in the Andrew Porter Eng singspeil incorporates both song Oakland University graduate, Julie Theatre where the play is presented at lish translation and feature English and spoken word. It premiered surtitles projected above the stage Sept. 30, 1791, at the Theatre auf Please see MAGIC FLUTE, E2 Please see SCHOOLCRAFT, E2 Set design: On Stage Jfl&rto***** &» Celebrated I What: Schoolcraft College Theatre American Department presents Arthur Miller's "A View From The Bridge," 6:30 p.m. dinner, author I artist 8 p.m. show, Friday and Saturday, Oct. Maurice 24-25; Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Theater only Sendak performances 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. , ••£»- K ] I designed the I Where: Dinner in the Waterman Campus W-; K sets for "The Center, followed by show in the Liberal Hot tlx: Maestro Erich Kunzel Magic Flute/' Arts Theatre on the main campus, 18600 and the Detroit Symphony These are some Haggerty Road, (between Six and Seven Orchestra "Take Five" with Mile Roads) Livonia. of his draw I Tickets: Dinner theater performances $19 jazzmaster Dave Brubeck in iu *t ings. per person, theater-only performances, five Pops Series performances, $8. Call (313) 462-4409. Oct. 16-19 at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. |eason continues with: MUSIC MEMORABILIA Fab four: Max Scheler Exhibit recalls "A Hard Day's Night" took this photograph BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN in Liverpool. Kirchherr, an aspiring pho Sonego. "A lot of French actors were of The Beat STAFF WRITER tographer, spent many hours watching wearing it and George Harrison walked les in 1964. Hard to believe, but John Lennon the struggling band play clubs in Ham in and said can you cut mine like that. would have celebrated his 67th birthday burg, Germany. She dated Sutcliffe' and And that was one of their first claims to An exhibi this month. Lennon, who was murdered traveled with the group until he died at fame, the mop top look." tion of 32 in 1980 on the steps of the Dakota in age 21 from a brain hemorrhage in 1962. Assigned by the German publication black and New York City, probably would be sur "I think it's a great show and has a Stern to capture Beatlemania, Scheler white pri?its prised to learn of The Beatles continuing multi-generational appeal," said John asked Kirchherr, a longtime friend of the from this era popularity, or would he? Sonego, spokesperson for Laurel Park group, to introduce him. The negatives Now, the generation which grew up Place. "I'm 39 and barely remember The were never used and sat in storage for is at Laurel with The, Beatles can relive the early Beatles. The photos are cultural history. 30 years before Kirchherr and Scheler Park Place years with an exhibition of 32 black and People who grew up with The Beatles collaborated on the book "Liverpool in Livonia white photographs through Oct. 26 at can now bring their kids. They've heard Days." through Laurel Park Place, Six Mile Road and the music on the radio and now they can "The photos are not for sale," said Sunday, Oct. Newburgh in Livonia. visually experience the phenomena and Sonego. They were published in Astrid's 26. "The Beatles, Liverpool Days* brings kind of major impact they had." book in 1994. Only 2500 copies were back memories of screaming females The Beatles first appeared on the made and now out of print, so this is a thronging the fab four where.vor they music scene in the early 1960s. By 1964, rare opportunity to see photos you're not traveled. The rare photos were taken in they had just returned from America going to see in other places." 1964 by Astrid Kirchherr, fiancee of Stu where they'd appeared on the Ed Sulli So far, fans from San Diego to Florida art Sutcliffe, the Beatles' original bass van show. Their songs dominated the air have viewed the photographs. The player, and distinguished photojournal- waves and 'anyone who was anyone' imi images include Lennon and Paul ist Max Scheler on the set of "A Hard tated their famous "Teddy Boy" haircuts. Day's Night* and at their family homes "Astrid gave Stuart that haircut," said Please sec EXHIBIT, K3 COUTEST OT GOVtNBA GALLERY E2* The Observer/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 Schoolcraft from page El 8 p.m. Because "Lend Me A Tenor" Ludwig's works, Hartman decid dents. still struggling to figure out how Rochester. As director of a community col was so successful, he looked at ed to present another work by "It brings experience to the you get young people to the the The job at Schoolcraft turned lege theater, Hartman says he more of Ludwig's work, and Arthur Miller to give the season show," said Hartman. "One lady ater. Only a small percentage of into full time, and Hartman, who has two roles to fill - first to obtained rights to his newest some symmetry. in the show has a bachelor's our audience are college stu sometimes works 12-14 hours a train actors who might want to work, "Moon Over Buffalo," "It's the first time I've chosen degree in acting. Others have dents." day, is a happy man. make theater-their life's work which is currently playing on the same authors," said Hart community theater experience. On stage and behind-the- "I have total freedom to devel and to educate the audience. Broadway. man. *"A View From the Bridge,' They learn from each other. The scenes, Schoolcraft College is a op a theater-program on the He does both by exposing stu "I convinced them that Livonia is an intriguing story about students benefit from the experi community theater, which relies stage and in the classroom," he dents and audiences to a variety was far enough away from immigrants coming to the U.S. ence of people in the community, on volunteers to help build the said. "We have a rigorous, and of theater styles. Broadway to compete with their It's a heavy drama, but I like the and people who have been sets that Hartman designs. successful program. Many of our audience," said Hartman. "I way he (Miller) develops charac involved in community theater When he's not busy directing students transfer to four year "We've done light comedy, mys think this is the first time the ters, story and plot." pick up acting theory as I'm plays, you'll find Hartman in the universities - Western, Eastern, tery, drama, Shakespeare, Greek show will be presented in Michi Unlike other college theater directing." classroom. Wayne arid Oakland are the tragedy and musicals," he said. gan. It's so hysterical, it's an programs, which draw their tal most popular. It's a lot of work, "Comedies are the easiest to sell, exaggerated comedy, it's so ent from a pool of students While many of the people on He came to Michigan in 1982 but I enjoy it, and don't have to Greek tragedy is the hardest." funny. When I sit there and read enrolled in theater classes, stage are college students, most to visit his college roommate, meet with other people for pro Last year he presented "All My Ludwig's plays I hear myself Schoolcraft holds open auditions. of the audience is not. and ended up staying after he duction meetings because I'm Sons" by Arthur Miller and Ken laughing out loud." Of 17 cast members in "A View "They're middle-age and was cast in "The Devil's Disciple" doing everything. I, like the idea Ludwig's "Lend Me A Tenor." Because he chose another of From the Bridge," nine are stu above," said Hartman. "We are at Meadow Brook Theatre in of having total artistic control." Magic Flute from page El De Vaere and Emily Benner. also in the chorus. "It's a really sang in the chorus in five other Scherrer recently performed the exciting show," he said. "It's usu MOT productions, "especially role of High Priestess in "Aida." ally sung in German, but we're now that they have their own Tenor Joseph Wolverton, singing it in English. There will house." Tamino, appeared last season in also be English surtitles to help Soprano Michaella Dionne of MOT's production of "Faust." the audience follow along. It will Redford "loves the sense of fun Baritone Jeff Morrissey is mak be a great show." this director is putting into The ing his MOT debut in the role of Vedder said the costumes have Magic Flute." the endearing bird catcher an Early American, 17th-century "And of course, I love Mozart," Papageno. look. "We get to wear powdered said Dionne, a professional The role of Monostatos is wigs," he said. "The director is actress, and MOT chorus mem played by lyric tenor John C. great, she's done shows on ber for over 12 years. ' Pierce. Maestro Klaus Donath, Broadway." featured in last season's "The When he's not performing in Other local chorus members Marriage of Figaro" returns to operas, Vedder, a baritone, include: Louise Fisher of the podium for this production. attends Eastern Michigan Uni Northville, Rosalin Guastella of "The Magic Flute" is directed by versity and waits tables at Plymouth, Peggy O'Shaugh- Dorothy Danner. Bass Kevin Bell Mountain Jacks in Livonia. nessey of Troy, Fred Okins of portrays Sarostro. "I love performing in front of a Westland and Jim Wells of Gar Steven Vedder of Redford is huge audience," said Vedder, who den City. In the act: Cast members in a scene from Mozart's beloved, final opera, "The Magic Flute." Exhibit from page El McCartney collaborating on a ing together in Ringo's London released last year," said Sonego. song, Harrison, on the set of "A flat. "It captures them at a point Hard Day's Night" surrounded "The photos are being exhibited when they're really young and by beehive-haired fans, and because of the interest in The becoming famous around the Ringo Starr and Kirchherr danc Beatles with the anthology world, yet it hasn't hit them yet. They're not jaded. They're at home with their parents. It's down to earth and fun." Kirchherr remembers her first photo session with The Beatles Picasso could sem at a fairground in Hamburg in 1960. 35 ijears Thar refashioned Rmerica "When we did our first session together, I said, just sit there and look into the camera," said Kirchherr during a recent inter view, "Of course John made He changedttieiiiaii women dress Restored remarks like, 'what' do you want me to look like?' I said, "you just comforr and ease hade the garment be you' and he understood." and the tiodij beneath, one. HaTura!. After Sutcliffe's death, Kirch herr traveled to the set of "A Hard Day's Night" where she Sensuous See his most influential and Scheler took a series of informal shots. The photos taken ' wort. Chosen from his during the sessions form the nucleus of the exhibit. Kirchherr, who now lives in personal collection. Germany, is no longer taking photographs but is involved with music publishing. She assisted in writing the screen play for "Backbeat," a 1994 film focusing on her relationship with Sut- Geoffrey Deene cliffe. The Toledo Museum Of flrf Hours for the exhibition are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through .JltllWlnJillliailli-., _ Saturday and-noon-to 6_p,m^- S,unday. Shout, a Beatles tribute licketHMMHil band, performs sets 1-4 p.m. Sat urday, Oct. 18. BtslofShOiv '96Connle Lucas, lightening Spirits FINE ART EXHIBITION 1997 OCTOBER 18-24. 1997 SUMMIT ON THE PARK CANTON, MI -- Hours: . Sar.;Oct 18-10 am to 4 pm; Sun., i9th-Nooh toSpm; Mon-Wcd-Frl 10 am to 5 pm;T\Jcs-Thurs 10 am to 9 pm mmmm The Obgerver/THURSDAY, October 16, 1997 E3* BIA Remodelors Council Presents. THEATER Meet The Experts At The 'Steel Magnolias' are splendid SRO Productions, sponsored by Barbara Walker is splendid as however, says, "You cannot live a the City of Southfield and the the proprietress, Truvey, who life if all you do is worry. I want Senior Arts League, will present more or less keeps the pot boil a child of my own." Robert Harling's "Steel Magno ing. Early she notes, "There is Stacey DuFord gives a strong, lias" Oct. 17-19 and 24-26 at 8 no such thing as natural beauty. fully-textured performance as p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Use plenty of hair spray." Shelby, a young woman willing 2 p.m. Sundays at the City of Others observe that, "The only to face the consequences of not Southfield's historic park, The thing that separates us from the respecting her mother's wishes Burgh, on the northeast corner of animals is our ability to acces because of her own maternal Civic Center Drive and Berg sorize." When wondering what is needs. (By the way, you can hear Road. Tickets: $8 for general the appropriate gift for the 30th DuFord on WNIC's "Breakfast admission, $7 for senior citizens anniversary, another responds, Club" on 100.3 FM 5-10 a.m. and children. Information: (248) "Valium." Mondays through Fridays.) 827-0700. Margaret Gilkes is eccentrical Kathy Booker is very good as BY BOB WEIBEL ly creative as Ouiser, a wise the mother, M'Lynn and espe SPECIAL WRITER cracking, bombastic complainer. cially touching when she says Set in a Louisiana beauty par Twice married with three after donating a kidney, "It was a lor, SRO's production of "Steel ungrateful children, she chance to give my daughter life Magnolias" is rich with small explains, "I'm not crazy. I've just twice." It's no wonder she town small talk, putdowns - and been in a bad mood for 40 years." explodes with anger when the a wise bit of advice when tragedy Kathleen Monticello is most daughter dies. "It's not supposed Remodeling strikes - "life goes on." convincing as Clairee, the to happen this way. I want to hit Director Joseph Haynes does a monied widow of the town's something." And so she does. stellar job of molding his cast mayor. Nancy Segal scores as There is, of course, a limit to into an ensemble acting troupe. Annelle. She undergoes an venting frustration over what is As the women joke and kid each amazing change from a confused so unfair. In the end, one must Learn what you need to know about major and other, one has the feeling they've young woman to happiness as a be as strong as steel. Life goes minor interior and exterior remodeling for known each other for years. born-again Christian and with a on at the beauty parlor, if in a They share their lives and enjoy new husband. somewhat more somber mood. kitchens, baths, home additions and financing. living, giving, loving and being. The centerpiece of "Steel mag So, they banter back and forth nolias," however, is a mother- Speaking of mood, the setting about anything and everything. daughter conflict. M'Lynn wants for the beauty parlor was excel Ask questions of the experts: Indeed, they feel cheated when newly-married daughter, Shelby, lent. Complete with running one holds back the tiniest bit of to adopt a baby. Doctors think a water, hair dryers and related • Chuck Breidenstein, Education Director, birth is too dangerous. Shelby, accouterments. gossip or news. Michigan Association of Home Builders Playwright comes to terms with mom in drama • Fred I. Capaldi, Capaldl Building company • Frank Carnovale, Carnovale Associates FRANK PROVENZANO nately sitting in a chair or being STAFF WRITER What: "Three Tall Women," a hustled to a bathroom. Amid • Michael Cordon, Moiseev/Cordon Since the days of Euripides, play in two-acts by Edward lucid times, she reflects on her coping with the ever-present Albee childhood, her marriage to an Associates/Architects influence of mothers has made Where: Meadow Brook The extremely wealthy and elfin for compelling theater. atre, Oakland University's man, and her alienation from • Mike Harris, Harris Croup Sophocles' tale of Oedipus has Professional Theatre Compa her son. caused more than a few restless ny, Wilson Hall on the cam Two younger women attend to • Dick Jacobs, Standard Federal Bank nights' sleep for pubescent boys. pus of Oakland University, the contentious geriatric: an As Freud shrewdly observed: Rochester Hills. eccentric, early 50s companion • Dave Kellett, Sr., sooner or later, we either run Previews: 8 p.m. Wednes and a mid 20s woman who has from our mothers, sound like day-Friday, Oct. 22-24 come to help the elderly woman them or end up doing both. Opens: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. straighten out her finances and Kellett Construction company Apparently, learning to cope - 25-Nov. 16 estate. and affording therapy - are Performances: 8 p.m. Tues The women congregate in the • Sam Kreis, countrywide Home Loans inevitable stops along the way. day-Thursday; 2 p.m. older woman's opulent bedroom Beginning next Wednesday, Wednesday; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. from Bloomingdales arranged • Jean Miller, Miller interiors— Meadow Brook Theatre presents Saturday; 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. against a black velour backdrop. a drama derived from a famous Sunday. The set designed by Meadow NAHB women's Council President playwright's catharsis inspired Tickets: S18-S32; (248) 377- Brook's Peter Hicks creates the by his oppressive and unlikable 3300 or (248) 645-6666 impression that the drama is mother (although she is quite floating over an omniscient black likable in the play). void. "Three Tall Women' appeals to ambitious mother. He left the Appropriately, throughout anyone who has or had a moth house at age 17, and never went Albee's four-decades of play writ er," said Geoffrey Sherman, who back, until the last days of his ing, his work has been largely directs the cast of - icho else!1 - mother's life. defined by how his characters three tall women in Meadow The play presents a modern- define life by the proximity to Brook's upcoming production of day allegory as much as collec death. Edward Albee's 1994 Pulitzer tive therapy, a psychological In Albee's distinctive style, the Prize-winning play. journey in coming to terms with second act provides the interior Bring A Picture "There's an enormous amount a maternal force that can neither world of the elderly woman as of love in the play," said Sher be escaped nor denied. the three women on stage man. "Albee has achieved peace "Three Tall Women" is a some appear to be parts of the same of Your Home with his mother, and in the play what abstract play. The realistic personality at different ages in he shows the way." first act is the superficial, her long life. and Get Ideas The relationship between impressionistic painting on Albee and his mother, however, which layers and layers of psy /&nvJT& Short interlude of her was far from blissful. chological insight will be heaped son's presence at her bedside dis for a Whole The cantankerous playwright in act two. rupts the tri-dimenslonal dissec has told interviewers that as an In act one, a 90-something tion of the older woman's life of New Look! adoptive son, he never felt wel elderly lady spends time bitter regrets, resignations and comed - or loved - by his socially "smelling her mortality," alter bitingly humorous anecdotes. VIC'S WORLD CLASS MARKET IN NOVI PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF: Thursday, October 2jL 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. 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PLANET ANT HAUNTED THEATERS BRASS 'Longely Planet," runs through Through Friday, Oct. 31, at Wayne J3 A. 1ST JP S FISHER THEATRE Sunday, Oct. 26, at the coffee Theater, 35164 W. Michigan Ave. MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk,' house, 2357 Caniff, Hamtramck. 8 (one block west of Wayne Road), Michigan's only competing "British- through Sunday, Oct. 26, at the theater p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6 p.m. Wayne. $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 style" brass band, performs with the in the Fisher Building, Detroit. 8 p.m. Sundays. $10. (313) 365-4948 and under. Proceeds to Historic Lansing Concert Band, 3 p.m. Sunday, Tuesdays-Thursdays and 7;30 p.m. P.T.D. PRODUCTIONS Wayne Theater Restoration Fund. Oct. 19, Dondero High School, 709 N. Sundays ($22.5O-$44.50), 2 p.m. "Talley and Son,' an examination of (313) 728-SHOW; 6-9 p.m. weekdays, Washington (between 11 and 12 Mile Saturdays and Sundays ($25.50- American values at the end of World and 1*4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. weekends roads). Royal Oak. $8, $5 seniors/chil $48.50), and 8 p.m. Fridays and War II and set in Lebanon, Mo.. 8 through Friday, Oct. 31, The Capitol dren, $15 per family. (810) 29^6470 Saturdays ($27.5O-$52.50). (313) 872- p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. Theatre, 121 University Ave., West, 1000 19, and Thursday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Windsor, Ontario. $5 Canadian. (519) MEADOW BROOK THEATRE Oct. 25. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. 253-8065 AUPITIOIVS "Three Tall Women," a Pulitzer Prize- Huron St., Ypsilanti. $12 adults, $9 HOUSE OF NIGHTMARES NANCY GURWIN ' ~ winning drama by Edward Albee, seniors/students. (313) 483-7345 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19, and Audition workshops for the musical "A Wednesday. Oct. 22-Sunday, Nov. 16. at SRO PRODUCTIONS Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 23-Nov. 1, at Chorus Line," 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, the theater, Wilson Hall, Oakland "Steel Magnolia's" continues 8 p.m. 14057 E. Nine Mile behind St. auditions for dancers, singers, actors University, Rochester. Previews: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m; Leonard Parish, (east of Schoenherr, for the musical "A Chorus Line," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22-Friday. Oct. 24 Sundays through Oct. 26 at the west of Gratiot). $10 adults. $5 chil Monday, Oct. 20-Tuesday, Oct. 21, ($18). Regular run: 8 p.m. Tuesdays- Burgh, northeast corner of Civic dren. Proceeds to Warren/Center must wear dance apparel showing the Thursdays ($22). 2 p.m. Wednesdays Center Driver & Berg Road, tickets Line Special Education Program. lines of the body, at the Jewish ($22), 8 p.m. Fridays ($26.50), 2 p.m. $8 and $7 senior citizens and chil (810) 445-6730 Community Center, 6600 West Maple, Saturdays ($22), 6 p.m. Saturdays dren, (248) 827-0,700. INDUSTRY NIGHTCLUB West Bloomfield. Performances begin ($32), 8 p.m. Saturdays ($32), 2 p.m. STAQECRAFTERS "The Temple of Terror," the haunted Jan. 10.(248) 988-7032 Sundays ($22), and 6:30 p.m. Sundays *Gigi,* 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17- third level of the club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. ST. MARY MUSICAL MINISTRY ($26.50). Student, senior and group Saturday, Oct. 18, Baldwin Theater, Sundays. Tuesdays, and Fridays- Auditions for "GodspeH" 1-4 p.m. discounts available. (248) 377-3300 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. $12- Saturdays through Friday, Oct. 31. at Sundays Oct. 19 and 26 at St. Mary's THE PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPA $14. (248) 541-6430. the club, 15 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. Church, corner of Sims and Michigan NY THEATRE GROTTESCO Cover charges vary. 18 and older Avenue east of Wayne Road, Wayne. "Escanaba in da Moonlight," a comedy "The Angels' Cradle," a story of dis Tuesdays and Sundays, 21 and older Performances scheduled for end of June about a family's deer hunting trip by covery set in a sunless world, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (248) 334- 1998. (313) 729-2266 Jeff Daniels," through Saturday, Dec. Friday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 26, 1999 THE THEATRE GUILD OF UV0N1A 20, at the Garage Theatre, 137 Park Millennium Centre, 15600 J.L. NIGHTMARE ON ORCHARD LAKE AND REDFORD St., Chelsea. 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Hudson Dr., Southfield. $15, $10 stu 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 23 Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 dents and seniors. (248) 552-1225 and 30. and Sundays Oct. 19 and 26, Auditions for "Nunsense," 1 p.m. p.m. Sundays, and 3 p.m. Wednesdays TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE 7:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 17, 24, Saturday, Oct. 18, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, Nov. 5. Nov. 19, and Dec. 10. "An Inspector Calls," 8 p.m. Fridays 31 and Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25. Oct. 19, at the playhouse. 15138 $20-$25. (313) 475-7902 and Saturdays through Saturday, friendly monster matinee, 1-3 p.m. Beech Daly, Redford. Auditionees must REAL ALTERNATIVE THEATRE Oct. 18, at the theater, 38840 W. Saturday, Oct. 25. on Orchard Lake be prepared to sing a song of their "Maria IrvBetween," through Sunday, Six Mile Road, (northwest corner of Road (south of 14 Mile Road), choice, and read from the script. (313) Nov. 9, at 1515 Broadway theater, Six Mile Road and 1-275) Livonia. $8 Farmington Hills. $5, with proceeds 285-9883/(313) 531-0554 1515 Broadway/ Detroitr8 p.m. (313) 464-6302. to Farmington Area Jaycees. (248) TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays. VILLAGE PLAYERS 477-5227 Auditions for adult actors of all ages $10 in advance, $12.50 at the door. "Rehearsal for Murder," adapted by SILOX and ethnicity for Wilder's "The Long Christmas Dinner" and "The Sheep's (313) 831-0665/965-1515 D.D. Brooke, scheduled to open 8 A haunted missile silo with radioac Thief,' an adaptation by Ford Ainsworth WESTERN OPERA THEATER p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the play tive mutants controlling the military of "The Second Shepherd's Play" 7 p.m. The professional touring company of house, 752 Chestnut, Birmingham bases. 7:30-11 p.m. Thursdays and Monday. Oct. 20-Tuesday. Oct. 21, call San Francisco Opera presents has been postponed until January. Sundays, and 7:30 p.m.-midnight backs Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the play 'Carmen" 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23 The Village Players will open their Quest artist: Jazzmaster Dave Brubeck will join Fridays and Saturdays through house 38840 West Six Mile. Livonia. at the Macomb Center for the season on Dec. 5. Stay tuned for Monday, Oct. 27, and 7:30 p.m.-mid maestro Erich Kunzel and the Detroit Symphony For performances Dec. 5-20. (313) Performing Arts, Hall (M-59) and details, or call (248) 644-2075 for night Tuesday, Oct. 28-Friday. Oct. 464-6302 Garfield Roads, Clinton Township. $29 information. Orchestra in five Pops Series performances at 31. C.J. Barrymore's. 21750 Halt adults, $26 students/seniors. (810) Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 8 Road (two miles west of 1-94. and 286-2222/(248) 645-6666 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 16-17; 8:30 p.m. four miles east of Lakeside Mall), C U O JR. A L, r> i N iv E it Saturday, Oct. 18; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Tick Clinton Township, and in a field next THEATRE to the Hitch House in the 54000 VIENNA CHOIR BOYS O O L L, E O E ets $42 to $17 (box seats $60) call (313) 833-3700. block of Grand River Avenue 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the MOUNT ZION THEATRE COMPANY BONSTELLE THEATRE Brubeck, known for his pioneering jazz and sym (between Wixom and Milford roads). Macomb Center for the Performing "Snapshots and Portraits," a two-act "Harvey" by Mary Chase, 8 p.m. Friday, New Hudson. $12, with $2 discount Arts, Hall (M-59) and Garfield Roads, play about the alienation that exists phony orchestra collaborations, made his first-ever Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 18, Friday, Oct. coupons for Thursday and Sunday vis Clinton Township, $22 adults, $20 stu between a 20-year-old son and his pops debut under the baton of Kunzel. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25, and 2 p.m. its available at Little Caesar's stores. dents/seniors. (810) 286-2222/(248) father. 6 p.m. dinner with 8 p.m. per Sunday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 26, Recommended for children ages 9 645-6666 formance, Friday, Oct. 17-Saturday, at the theater on the Wayne State and older. (888) 222-4088 or Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 24- University campus. 3424 Woodward http://www.hauntedamerica.com Saturday, Oct. 25, Mount Z ion JAZZ Ave.. Detroit. (313) 577-2960 Center for the Performing Arts, EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Arbor. $22-$34. (800) 221-1229 Detroit. $12.50 in advance, $14 at the SEAN BLACKMAN AND JOHN 4453 Clintonville Road (off Maybee CLASSICAL 'The Cherry Orchard' 8 p.m. Friday- "LIVERPOOL DAYS" door. All ages. (313) 961-MELT ARNOLD Road), Water ford. $25, $200 for table Saturday. Oct. 17-18, 2 p.m. Sunday, A Beatles display featuring photographs DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Royal Oak of eight. (248) 391-6166 Oct. 19 and 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday,. taken by Astrid Kirchherr, fiance of The FAMILY With conductor James DePriest and vio Brewery, 210 E. Third St., Royal Oak. Oct. 23-24, 'The Good Doctor," 8 p.m. Beatles' original bass player, Stuart E V E IV T S linist Corey Cerovsek, perform Adams' Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) 545- Saturday, Oct. 25, Eastern Michigan Y O XJ T M Sutcliffe (the subject of the film "Slonimsky's Earbox," Paganini's 1141 University's Sponberg Theatre, PRODUCT^ONrS •Backbeat"), and photojournalist Max O.J. ANDERSON "Violin Concerto No. 1," and DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5," 8 p.m. Ypsilanti. $7-$12. (313) 487-1221 DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Scheler, through Sunday, Oct. 26, Described as "One of America's funni With conductor Erich Kunzel and pianist Friday, Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE "Ancient Echoes: Tales from Egypt," Laurel Park Place, 37700 Six Mile Road est physical comedians," 1:302:15 Dave Brubeck, 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, "Equus," 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays performed by Wild Swan Theater 10 (at NeHtourgh, just off 1-275). Livonia. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Southfield Thursday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. Orchestra Halt, 3711 Woodward Ave.. Oct. 16-18 and 23-25, and 2 p.m. - a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 18 and The Beatles cover band "Shout!" per Centre for the Arts, 24350 Southfield 17, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, and 3 Detroit. $13-$60. (313) 833-3700 Sundays Oct. 19 and 26, HFCC's Adray 25, and Nov. 29, at the D!A, 5200 forms at 1 p.m. daily. (313)1 462-1100 Road. Southfield. $3.25, $2.50 for p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Orchestra Hall, auditorium, 5101 Evergreen Road, MICHIGAN CHAMBER PLAYERS Woodward Ave., Detroit. $7, $5 DIA MICHIGAN COMPETING BANDS groups of 10 or more. (248) 424-9022 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $17-$60. Dearborn. $4. (313) 845-9817 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Rackham Founders Society members. CHAMPIONSHIP CRAIG 'N CO. (313) 833-3700 HILBERRY THEATRE Auditorium, Rackham Building, 915 E. Recommended for children ages 5 and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Pontiac Children's performer plays songs from GALACTIC "Othello" by William Shakespeare, 8 his albums "Morning 'N Night," "Rock Washington St., University of Michigan With Poignant Plecostomus, 9:30 p.m. older. (313) 833-2323 Silverdome.$12 adults, $8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 18, 'N Together," and "Rock 'N Toontown," campus, Ann Arbor. Free. All ages. Thursday, Oct. 23, Blind Pig, 206-208 GENITTI'S HOLE-IN-THE-WALL students/seniors. (248) 456-1600 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, and 8 p.m. 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Oct. (800) 221-1229 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $6 in advance. "One Very Scary Night," the story of a RECORD AND CD MUSIC COL Thursday, Oct. 23-Friday, Oct. 24, at 18, Fairlane Town Center's Fountain WARREN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 19 and older, (acidjaa) (313) 996- girl named Tina who eats too much LECTIBLES EXPO the theater on the Wayne State candy and dreams about some interest Court, 18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. Featuring pianist Piotr Oczkowski 7 8555 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Livonia University campus, 4743 Cass Ave.. ing characters," 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Free. All ages. (313) 593-0572 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Warren . PHIL KAPUT AND THE MAINSTREAM Etks Hall, 31117 Plymouth Road (one Detroit. (313) 577-2972 Oct. 18, Oct. 25, and Nov. 1, and DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Woods Community Theater. (810) 745- JAZZ TRIO * STUDIO THEATRE Friday, Oct. 31, at the restaurant, 108 block east of Merriman Road, one mile With conductor Ya-Hui Wang perform 2950 8 p.m.-midnight Thursday. Oct. 23, *A Woman Called Truth" by Sandra E. Main, Northville. $11.65 adults, south of 1-96), Livonia. $3; 10 a.m.-4 the Young People's Concert "New Tales Fleetwood. 206 Sixth St., Royal Oak. Fenlchel, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23- $9.65 children, includes a mini-lunch of p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Clawson Knights of the Arabian Nights" with an accom 1» O 1» s / Free. 21 and older. (248) 541-8050 Saturday, Oct. 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, soup, bread, pasta, chicken legs and of Columbus Hall, 870 N. Main St. (1/2 panying slide show, 11 a.m. Saturday, KATHY KOSINS TRIO Oct. 26, at the theater below the SWING dessert. (248) 349-0522 mile north of 14 Mile Road), Clawson. Oct. 18, Orchestra Hail. 3711 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Hilberry Theatre on the Wayne State MARQUIS THEATRE $3.(248)546-4527 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833- IMPERIAL SWING ORCHESTRA Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. University campus, 4743 Cass Ave., "Halloween Madness," weekends JIM ROSE CIRCUS SIDESHOW 3700 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Mill Street Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Detroit. (313) 577-2972 through Sunday, Oct-26. at the the Modern-day freak show, with the band JACK '0 LANTERN JAMBOREE Lounge below Clutch Cargo's. 65 E. CLEO LAINE AND JOHN DANKWORTK UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ater, 135 E. Main St., Northville. 7 p.m. Protein, 8 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18, St. Walk down Trick or Treat Street or have Huron, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Orchestra "The Marriage of Bette and Boo," a Fridays Oct. 17 and 24, 2:30 p.m. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, your picture taken with the Great older, (swing) (248) 333-2362 Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. comedy chronicling a picture-book mar Saturdays Oct. 18 and 25, end Pumpkin, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18, "LOUNGE-A-PALOOZA" $13-$60. (313) 833-3700 riage run amok," 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Sundays, Oct. 19 and 26. $5.50 with Brabb Pavilion in Stony Lake Township Featuring go-go dancers, a bubble LORILEFEVRE 16-Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2 p.m. group rates available. (248) 349-8110 Park, Oxford Township, $5 child resi machine, cigarette girls, "reincarna Sunday, Oct. 19, Trueblood Theater in Kids Koncert: O.J. With Jimmy Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m. Friday, YOUTHEATRE dent, $7 child nonresident. (248) 628- tions of your favorite Rat Packers* Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 18, Bird of nrWTrte7rBu1Td!rig, University of " doing covets of modern hits, and -a- 'Big Bad Wolf," an~"Tnvirortir»ntaTly Anderson-wilt he 1720— • Paradiser207-S.AshteyrArm-Afbor^$5. guest appearance by Imperial Swing Michigan campus, 105 S. State St., friendly romp' from California's appearing 1:30 p. m. PUMPKIN TIME 21 and older. (313) 662-8310 Orchestra, 9 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 22, Ann Arbor. $14, $7 students; "Sweeney Children'9 Storybook, 11 a.m. and 2 Children ages 6-10 can decorate pump FRANK MCCULLERS, YPM Saturday, Oct. 18, at Mill Street Lounge below Clutch Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2 p.m. kins with knives or spoons, 10-10:45 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Oct. 18, Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. Cover Street," 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16- Sunday, Oct. 19, as part of the Wiggle the Southfield Centre a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. Agape Caffe, 205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. charge. 18 and older. (248) 333-2362 Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Club Season for children ages 3-6, at for the Arts, 24350 18, West Bloomfield Parks and Free, 25-cent surcharge on drinks dur J. MARK MCVEY Oct. 19, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre In Music Hall, 350 Madison Ave., Detroit. Recreation Center, 4640 Walnut Lake ing live entertainment. All ages. (248) Southfield Road. Who debuted as Jean Valjean in the Michigan League, 911 N. University, $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Group Road (east of Farmington Road). $5 546-1400 Tickets $3,25, or Cameron Mackintosh's Broadway pro University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. $14 rates, birthday parties, season tickets, West Bloomfield residents, $7 for non MATT MICHAELS duction of "Les Miserables' performs a and $18, $7 students. (313) 764- and drama workshops available. (313) $2.50 for groups of 10 residents. (248) 738-2500 variety of show tunes with cabaret, big With vocalist Judie Cochill, 8 p.m. 0450/(313) 764-0594 963-7663 TEDDY BEAR TEA or more. Call (248) band and full orchestra. 8 p.m. Friday, Thursday. Oct. 16; With saxophonist With "Mr. Magic" Ronnie Cee, ventrilo Larry Nozero. Thursday. Oct. 23. with 424-9022. quist/humorist/author of 'The Magic Oct. 17, Pease Auditorium, Eastern COMMUNITY SPECIAL Michigan University, Ypsilanti. (313) trumpeter Louis Smith Thursday, Oct. Telescope," Richard Paul, and Jean 30 at the Botsford Inn, 28000 Grand .. •. *X'HJ13uA.'JL*jE«Jt<» 4871221 EVENTS Cane "Mrs. Santa Claus,' 11 a.m. River, Farmington Hills. $5 cover Sunday, Nov. 23, Cobo Conference and FRANK MILLS BOSSES DAY CIGAR SOCIAL waived with dinner (6:30-9 p.m.). (248) E06B0Y PRODUCTIONS Exhibition Center, Detroit. $10, $8 for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Tremors!, Best known for his song "Music 8ox 474-4800 '"paniel Sends His Love," written and children younger than 12, includes Dancer," performs 3 p.m. Saturday, 17123 Laurel Park Dr., Livonia. $25 in FRANK MOROAN/VALERY PONO- per formed by Timothy Campos, 8 p.m. admission to the Festival of Trees. Oct. 18, Borders Books and Music. advance and $30 at the door for men, MAREV QUINTET Friday, Octr17-Saturday, Oct. 18, 2 Send a check payable to Festival of 34300 Woodward Ave., Birmingham. $20 (n advance end $25 at the door for 9:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. p.m, Sunday, Oct. 19, and 8 p.m. Trees, c/o The Teddy Bear Hotline, Free. All ages; 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. women. Price includes three cigars of 25, Bird of Paradise. 207 S. Ashley, Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25, and 2 1334 Shenandoah, Rochester Hills. 18, Millennium Center, 15600 J.L. choice, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and Ann Arbor. $15. 21 and older. (313) p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, The Theatre 48306, Benefits Children's Hospital of Hudson Dr., Southfield. Tickets at tickets for samplings of wine, and 662-8310 • Guild, 15138 Beech Daly (south of Five Michigan. (248) 6508733 Tlcketmaster. All ages, (pop) (248) scotch and martini drinks. (313) 462- MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY Mile Road), Redford. $8. (313) 584- 203-0005/(248) 552-1225 2196 8427 ROYAL CROWN REVUE 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. FRANKUN COMMUNITY ANTIQUES NOV) THEATRES PERFORMANCE HAUNTED 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Majestic, 4140 18, D.L. Harrington's Chop House, 2086 SHOW PIUS JTJ O TJ Q E S Woodward Ave., Detroit. $12 in Crooks Road (at M-59), Rochester HUTS. 10 a.m.^8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 10 Cover charge. 21 and older, (jazz/top 'The Dining Room," 8 p.m; Friday, Oct. BLOOMER HAUNTED FOREST advance. 18 and older, (swing) (313) 24-Saturday, Oct. 25, and 3 p.m. a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, ($5), 40) (248) 8524)550 Halloween magic transforms a 1/4 mile 833P00L Sunday, Oct. 26, Novl Civic Center preview night *3-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. ROBERT PIPHO TRIO nature trail into a mystical maze for JUDY DOW RUMELHART Stage, 45175 w: 10 Mile Road, Nov). 23, with appraisal clinic with Frank H. 8 p.m.-midnight Thursday. Oct. 16, children ages 5 and older, 7-9:30 p.m. As part of the Top Hat Gala Affair at $7, $6 seniors end children younger Boos Gallery and exhibit by folk artist Edison's. 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Friday, Oct. 17 (Saturday, Oct. 18 rain The Ark, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, The than 12 in advance, $8 and $7, respec- Margaret Shaw ($35, advance registra Free. 21 end older. (248) 645-2150 date). Bloomer Park on Richardson Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbc-r. $100 tivety. at the door. (248) 347-04CO tion) In the Franklin Community Church, MARCUS ROBERTS Road, west of Green Lake Road, West ($75 tax deductible), benefits The Ark. NANCY QURWIN PRESENTS 32743 Normandy and Wellington, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Borders Books Bloomfield. $4; Bloomer Fantasy Trail All ages, (pops) (313) 761-1800 "The Sound of Music,' 8 p.m. Saturday, Franklin! (248) 851-5438/62&8606 and Music, 34300 Woodward Ave., for children ages 4 and younger WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Oct. IS, Aaron OeRoy Studio Theatre, GUITAR SUMMIT IV Birmingham. Free. All ages. (248) 203 receive candy end toys from their Seagram 50th anniversary gala featur Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Featuring jazz player Herb Ellis, 0005 favorite cartoon characters. 5-7 p.m. ing 'Stars from the Met* Victor and Maple. West Bloomfield. Additional per acoustic guitarist Michael Hedges, clas JANET TENAJ AND SVEN ANDERSON Friday. Oct. 24 (Saturday, Oct. 25 rain Russell Braun, 8 p.m, Friday, Oct, 17, formances 2 p.m. Sunday, OCt. 19; 8 sical guitarist Sharon Isbin, and blues TRIO date). $3 children,.must be accompa Chrysler Theatre in the Cleary p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m.end 7p.m. ptayer1 Rory Block, 8 p.m. Thursday, nied by an adult. Coordinated by West International Centre, 201 Riverside Dr. 9 p.m.-l a.m. Saturday. Oct. 18, Sundays thresh Nov. 9. Tickets $18, Oct, iS.Rackhan) Auditorium, Bloomfield Parks and Recreation. (248) W., Windsor, Ontario. (800) 387-9181 Edison's. 220 Merrill St., Birmingham Motors SIS, students $13.50, call Rackham Building, University of 738-2500 (24S)2SS-1508 Of (248) 354-0545 - Michigan, 918 E. Washington St., Ann Please see next page m m Iv'WS' tiaMataaautiM, m mm mmmmmm THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 (0/F*)E5 Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (313) 591-7279 Continued from previous page Bryan McCree, Friday, Oct. 17- Maumee/Grosse Pointe Boulevard), 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17, Cross Street the door. Alf ages, (alternative rock) POWERTRAIN Saturday, Oct. 18, Lumberjack's Tavern, Free. 21 and older. 9248) 645-2150 Crosse Pointe. Free. (313) 886-8901 Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. (313) 961-MELT With Perpetual Hype Engine and D.O.C.. 1655 Giengary, Waited Lake. $8. (248) PAUL VORNHAQEN TRIO HENRY FORD MUSEUM Cover charge. 18 and older, (psychedel KELLEE 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. Alvm's, 5756 624-6007 8"p.m.-midnight Thursday, Oct. 23, "The Motown Sound: The Music and ic rock) (313) 485-5050 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Motor Cass Ave.. Detroit. Cover charge. 18 COMEDY NIQHT VI The Story" exhibit, which explores the and older, (rock) (313) 832-2355 Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. CHISEL BROS. WITH MIMI HARRIS Lounge. 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck. $8. With Michael Finney, Joey Kola, and historical and cultural contributions of JOHNNY RAWLS REVUE Free. 21 and older. {248) 645-2150 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Soup Kitchen 18 and older. < house) (313) 369-0090 Chuck Gaidica, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. the Motown Records Corporation's 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18. Soup Kitchen DONALD WALOEN TRIO Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), MIKE KING 25, at Music Hall, Detroit. $25- Detroit years from 1959-1972. runs Saloon," 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16, Royal Oak $10,000, benefits Forgotten Harvest. through Thursday, Oct. 30, at the muse (blues) (313) 259-2643 Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Brewery, 210 E. Third St.. Royal Oak. (248) 350-F00D um, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard (at THE CIVILIANS (blues) (313) 259-2643 F*ree. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Village Road, just west of the LEON REOBONE URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18, Bo's (248) 545-1141 Bob Golup and Keith Ruff, 8 p.m. Southfield Freeway, and south of BUDSON Bistro, 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. KNEE DEEP SHAG 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. The Ark, 316 Thursday, Oct. 16, and 8 p.m. and Michigan Avenue), Dearborn. Hours: 9 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. as part of Java 21 and older; 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24- 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Cross Street S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $15. All ages. ' 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17-Saturday, a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $12.50 adults, and Jazz Series, Smith Theatre at Saturday, Oct. 25, Mr. Sport's. 13090 Station. 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. (blues) (313) 761-1800 Oct. 18 (all shows $12); Comedy Gong $11.50 senior citizens 62 and older, Oakland Community College, 27055 Inkster Road, Redford. Cover charge. Cover charge. 18 and older, (funk) REGULAR BOYS WITH JEANNE Show, 8 p.m. Sundays; Frank Roche and $6.25 kids ages 5-12, free for members Qrphard Lake Road, Farmington Hills: 21 and older, (rock) (248) 338- (313)485-5050 MAYLE Mike Young, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 and children younger than 5. Group $12, $36 for series. (248) 471- 6200/(313) 532 7420 JOHN D. LAMB 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. (free), and'8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. rates available. (313) 271-1620 7660/471-7700 DJ MIKE CLARK Soto performance. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. 18, Memphis Smoke. 6480 Orchard Friday. Oct 24-Saturday. Oct. 25 ($10), MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN JIM WYSE'S JAZZ QUINTET With 4 Piece Suit. 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 16, Coyote Club. 1 N. Saginaw. Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Free. 21 at the club, 36071 Plymouth Road, HISTORY 8-11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Sunrise Oct. 18, Motor Lounge. 3515 Caniff, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older: and older, (blues) (248) 855-3110 above Kicker's All American Grill, Sunset Saloon, 15222 Charlevoix. "Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou," the Hamtramck. $6. 21 and older. (313) 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Library RIGHTEOUS WILLY 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia. (313) G?6sse Pointe Park. Free. 21 and older. first comprehensive exhibition to 3690090 Pub. 42100 Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 10 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17. Library Pub, 261-0555 (313) 822-6080 explore the arts produced within this COOLBONE and older, (singer/songwriter) (248) 42100 Grand River. Novi. Free. 21 and ALEXANDER ZONJIC JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S religion, runs from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, St. Andrew's 332-H0WL/(248) 349-9110 older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. Gary Valentine, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Tuesdays-Sundays through Sunday, Dec. Hall, 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $5. 18 LITTLE RED AND THE BIG BLUE THE RiVERMEN 25. Thai-Chi Express. 630 Woodward Oct. 16 ($8. $18.95 dinner show pack 28, at The Museujpi of African American and older, (brass-driven rap/funk) (313) BAND 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Cross Street Ave. (two blocks north of Jefferson age), and 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. History, 315 E. Warren Ave. (at Brush 961-MELT 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Library Pub, Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. Avenue), Detroit. $7.50. 21 and older. Friday, Oct. 17-Saturday. Oct. 18 ($10, St.,), Detroit. "Sacred Arts" features a COR 42100 Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 963-8424 $20.95 dinner show package); Paul wide spectrum of art objects including With No. 6 and the Prisoners, and Post older; 9:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Bos (313) 4865050 D'Angelo. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 sequined flags, sacred bottles, pots, Hole Digger, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bistro. 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. LEON RUSSELL ($8, $18.95 dinner show package), and painted calabashes, beaded rattles, Sept. 22, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First 21 and older, (blues) (248) 349- With Pete Fetters. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. bound medicine packets, dolls, cosmo- W O JR. L JD 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. St., Ann Arbor. $3. 19 and older, (rock) 9110/(248) 3386200 24. Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25 ($10, $20,95 din graphs, musical instruments, multi (313) 9968555 M U S I C LOCAL H Ferndale. $20 in advance. 18 and older. ner show package), at the club, 5070 media assemblages and contemporary COUNTING CROWS With Fig Dish and Triple Fast Action, (rock/blues) (248) 544-3030 paintings. The exhibit is rated PG-13 BLACK MARKET Schaefer Road. Dearborn. (313) 584- With Dog's Eye View, 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17, Blind Pig, as some,of the images in Sacred Arts 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Memphis 8885 Thursday, Oct. 23, Hill Auditorium, 530 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $12 in SGT.ROCK of Haitian Vodou may not be suitable for Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE S. State St., Ann Arbor. $20. All ages. advance. I9*and older, (alternative 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17-Saturday. Oct. children ages 13 and under, or individu Free. 21 and older, (reggae) (248) 543- Spike Manton 8:30 p.m. Thursday- (alternative rock) (313) 764-8350 rock) (313) 996-8555 18. Mr. B's Farm. 24555 Novi Road. als sensitive to graphic images. Adult Saturday, Oct. 16-18 ($9), 10:30 p.m. THE COYOTES LOW Novi. Free. 21 and older, (classic rock 4300 supervision is suggested. $3 for adults Friday-Saturday, Oct. 17-18 ($12). at 10 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18, Mount With Ida. Purple Ivy Shadows, and covers) (248) 349-7038 CESARIA EVORA and $2 for children 12 and under; the club, 314 E, Liberty, Ann Arbor. Chalet. 4715 Woodward Ave.. Royal Velour 100. 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Michigan "The Slave Narrative," by local African (313) 996-9080 Oak. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) Magic Stick in the Majestic complex. Theatre, 603 Liberty, Ann Arbor. American playwright Bill Harris, read by THE SCHUGARS $28.50. All ages. (313) 668-8397 MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE 549-2929 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $8. 18 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Dr. A. Michele Morgan, 7 p.m. Friday, DANCE HAUL CRASHERS and older, (alternapop) (313) 833-POOL IMMUNITY Jimmy Core, 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. Oct. 17, at the museum. $20. {313) Overtime Sports Tavern. 27206 With MxPx. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. MACHINEHEAD 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Woody's 16 ($6), 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. 494-5800. Michigan Ave.. Inkster. $3. 21 and Diner, 208 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. Friday. Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 18 ($12). 18, Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. The Shelter older; With Sister Moon and This Island TUSKEQEE AIRMEN NATIONAL 21 and older, (reggae) (248) 543-6911 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 ($6); Pontiac. $10 in advance and at the below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Earth. 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23, HISTORICAL MUSEUM Kathleen Madigan, 1995 Female door. All ages, (ska) (248) 333-2362 Congress. Detroit. $10.,AM ages, (hard Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 Celebrates its 10th anniversary with a Comedian of the Year. 8:30 p.m. DONCABAULERO rock) (313) 961-MELT and older, (pop) (313) 277-5010/(313) Salute Reception and exhibits in the FOLK Wednesday, Oct. 22-Thursday, Oct. 23 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, The PAUL MARVIN BLUES BAND 832-2355 foyer of the Renaissance Ballroom, DAN BERN ($8), 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday, Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Stan's Dugout. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, dinner and 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, The Ark. 316 Oct. 24-Saturday. Oct. 25 ($15). and Congress. Detroit. $9. All ages, (rock) 3350 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills. Cover program follow at 7 p.m. in the SHE'S SO HUGE S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $10, $5 for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 ($8), at the (313) 961-MELT charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) Renaissance Ballroom, Westin Hotel. With Elephant Ear. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. University of Michigan and Eastern club. 269 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak. TANYA DONELLY 852-6433 Detroit. $60 each or $600 for table of 17. Griffs Grill. 49 N. Saginaw. Pontiac. Michigan University students. All ages. (248) 542-9900 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, 7th House, 7 N. MERGE 10; Museum open house, noon-4 p.m. Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 761-1800 PENN AND TELLER Saginaw, Pontiac. $11 in advance. 18 With Papa Vegas and Big Sam, 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Historic Fort 1248)334-9292 LOU AND PETER BERRYMAN 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Michigan and older, (pop) (248) 33S8100 Thursday, Oct. 16, Motor Lounge, 3515 Theater, 603 Liberty St., Ann Arbor. Wayne. Free. (313) 34^6122/(248) THEDTS Caniff, Hamtramck. $5. 18 and older. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, The Ark. 316 THE SILENCERS $25 and $35. All ages. (313) 668-8397 351-7890 With Sensitive Clown, 10 p.m. Friday, (alternative rock) (313) 3690090 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $11, $10 mem With The Deans and Dangerville SECOND CITY Oct. 24, Rivertown Saloon, 1977 MOE. bers, students and seniors. All ages. Wildcats. 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Woodbridge, Detroit. Free. 21 and older. With Katzenjammer Kids, 8:30 p.m. (313) 761-1800 "Generation X-Files" through December Magic Stick in the Majestic complex. (rock) (313) 567-6020 Saturday, Oct. 18, Blind Pig, 206-208 ARLO GUTHRIE at the club, 2301 Woodward Ave., POPULAR 4140 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Cover CHRIS DUARTE GROUP S. First St., Ann Arbor. $10 in advance. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22-Thursday. Detroit. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Thursdays, charge. 18 and older, (surf/rockabilly) MUSIC With Motor Jam, 8 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19 and older, (jam band) (313) 996 Oct. 23, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann and Sundays, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 (313) 833-POOL Arbor. $17.50. All ages. (313) 761- p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The cast THE ALLIGATORS 18. Majestic, 4140 Woodward Ave., 8555 performs a free improvisattonal come Detroit. $12.50 in advance. 18 and CHRIS MOORE 1800 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Memphis SISTER MACHINE GUN dy set after Sunday, Wednesday, and older, (rock) (313) 833-9700 Former vocalist for Crossed Wire, 8 USA HUNTER BAND Smoke, 6480 Orchard Lake Road. West With Hanzel und Gretyl, and Pink Noise Thursday shows, and the late shows on FOOUSH MORTALS p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16. Woodward 10 p.m.-midnight Friday. Oct. 17, Bloomfield. Free. 21 and older, (blues) Test. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 21. Blind Fridays and Saturdays. $14 Thursdays, 10 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17-Saturday. Oct. Avenue Brewers. 22646 Woodward Ave. Woodward Avenue Brewers. 22646 (248) 855-3110 Pig, 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $17.50 Fridays, $19.50 Saturdays, and 18, Mr. Sport's, 13090 Inkster Road. (two blocks south of Nine Mile Road). Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. Free. 21 and AMERICAN ANALOG SET $10 in advance. 19 and older, (hard $12 Sundays and Wednesdays. The Redford. Cover charge. 21 and older. Ferndale. Free. 21 and older, (rock) older; With Sister Seed and The With Seely, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. rock) (313) 855-6333 show's title is reflective of current cul (rock) (313) 532-7420 (248) 5463696 Michelle Penn Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Magic Stick in the Majestic complex, CURTIS SUMTER PROJECT WITH tural trends, not necessarily the show's 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $7. 18 FOOL'S PROGRESS MOTLEY CRUE Oct. 24. Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., CATHY DAVIS Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older, (folk/pop) content. (313) 965-2222 and older, (alternative) (313) 833-P00L With Three Speed, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. With Cheap Trick, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Oct. 16, Blind Pig. 206-208 S. First St.. 18. The Palace of Auburn Hills. 2 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Fox and Hounds, (248) 546-3696/(313} 996-8555 ATOMIC BABIES 1560 Woodward Ave.. Bloomfield Hills. jan krist MUSEUMS/ With DJ Heath Besch and DJ Moti. and Ann Arbor. $10 in advance. 19 and Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. $25, older, (alternative rock) (313) 996- Superfan seating available. Ail ages. Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Royal T O XJ R, S Supra Argo, 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, all (248) 644-4800 Oak Brewery, 210 E. Third St., Royal within the Motor Lounge. 3515 Caniff, 8555 (rock) (248) 377-0100 Oak. Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM Hamtra/nck. Tickets at Ticketmaster. FOSTER KIDS MOTOR CITY JOSH AND THE BIG THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS 545-1141 October demonstration "Firehouse to 18 and older, (techno/alternative) With Buddy Popps, 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. THREE With Lincoln. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. GARNET ROGERS the Future," 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (313) 369^)090 17, as part of "A Night for Jason," 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. Oct. 22. Michigan Theater. 603 E. With Lucy Kaplansky, 8 p.m. Friday. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. THE AWAKENING .__ Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. 18, Memphis Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Liberty. Ann Arbor. $21.50. All ages. Oct. 17, The Ark, 316 S. Main St.. Ann Sundays at the museum, 219 E. Huron 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. 7th House. 7 Ferndale. $15 donation. 18 and older. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older: 9 p.m. (quirky alternapop] (313) 668-8397 Arbor. $12, $11 members, students and St., Ann Arbor. Museum hours: 10 a.m,- N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $8 in advance, (rock) (248) 544-3030 Tuesday, Oct. 21, Fox and Hounds. seniors. All ages. (313) 761-1800 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 $10 at the door, (rock) (248) 335-8100 FRANKUN STREET BLUES BAND 1560 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. THIRD EYE BUND p.m. Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. JOCE'LYN B. AND THE DETROIT Featuring Tom Gonzalez, 10 p.m. Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) With Reef. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 19. $2.50 students, seniors, children, $4 STREET PLAYERS Thursday, Oct. 16. Library Pub, 42100 (248) 543-4300/(248) 644-4800 SPOKEN St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress. adults. (313) 995-KIDS 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Soup Kitchen Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and older; 9 MOTOR JAM WORD/ Detroit. $11 in advance. $13 at the CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST Saloon. 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Fox and 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, Union Lake Grill door. All ages, (pop) (313) 961-MELT F» O E T R Y CHURCH TOUR Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave., and Bar, 2280 Commerce Road. Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and Commerce Township. Free. 21 and TJHE LABOR POETS Two-hour tour of the church Including (blues) (313) 259-2643 older, (blues) (248) 349-9110/(248) older, (blues) (248) 360-7450 TOO SUM AND THE TAILDRAGGERS 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Atvin's, 5756 its wood carvings by Alois Lang, the PAT BENATAR 644-4800 MOUNT PILOT 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16. Memphis Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 18 320 symbols painted by Anthony 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Industry, GARFIELD BLUES BAND 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. 7th House. 7 Smoke. 100 S. Mam St.. Royal Oak. and older. (313) 832-2355 DeLorenzo, and the great west window 15 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. $20 in by the Willett Company, along with a advance, $23 at the door. 18 and older, 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Kodtak Grill, N. Saginaw. Pontiac. $6. 18 and older. Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) walking tour of the Grand Circus Park (rock) (248) 334-1999 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Free. 21 (248) 335-8100 (248) 543-4300 r> A TNT C E area including the Fox Theatre and The BENNY AND THE JETS and older, (blues) (810) 731-1750 MUDPUPPY THE QRUESOMES 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18. Fifth Avenue, TYPE 0 NEGATIVE BALLET FOLKORIC ECOS DE CARA- Opera House, 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24-Satufday, Oct. 18, at the church, 23 E. Adams Ave. 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Cross Street 215 W. Fifth St.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23. St. COL 25, Village Bar, 35234 Michigan Ave., -(WoodwardAveiiue.atJiiancLCitcus Station, 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. and older, (blues) (248) 542-9922 Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress. NationardarKe^ou^frbmTiT\uata?)e7o~ Wayne.JCoyer..charge. 21 and older. "Cuvfei charge. 18 and okterHroek-) NINJATUNE^TOUR Oetfo+t; $i§-irvadvane^-$i&at the Gro, Mexico, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Park), Detroit. $5. (313) 965-5422 (rock) (313) 729^2360 (313) 485-5050 Featuring Coldcut. DJ Food, and Kid door. All ages, (goth) < 313) 961-MELT 22, Power Center for the Performing ^ DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Koala, with Hex Visuals from London. 8 Arts, 121 Fletcher St.. Ann Arbor. $10. •Remembering Downtown Hudson's" BLUE CAT AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS p.m. Thursday. Oct. 23. Industry. 15 S. $7 for students. (313) 761-TKTS/(248) exhibit, a nostalgic look at what made 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Kodiak Grill, RANDY VOLIN AND THE SONIC 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24, D.L. Harrington's Saginaw, Pontiac. $10 m advance. All 645-6666 the Hudson's downtown Detroit store 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Free. 21 BLUES Chop House. 2086 Crooks Road. ages, (techno) (248) 334 1999 BUENOS AIRES IN ANN ARBOR an icon of the city's prosperous era. and older, (blues) (810) 731-1750 9 p.m Friday. Oct 17 Saturday, Oct. Rochester Hills. Cover charge. 21 and Latin and Argentine Tango Club of runs through December 1998, at the BLUE EYED SOUL 18.'Fox and Hounds. 1560 Woodward older, (blues) (248) 852 0550 MIKE NOLAN Detroit presents 'Buenos Aires in Ann museum. 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Does an in-store performance in sup Ave.. Bloomfield Hills Cover charge. 21 HOPE ORCHESTRA Arbor" with dancers direct from Kirby). Detroit. Museum hours are 9:30 port of its debut CD "Delicious," 7 p.m. Solo performance. 9-11 p.m. Friday. and older: As part of Detroit's All-Star With Spat! 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17. Litis, Argentina, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.- Saturday. Oct. 18, Desirable Discs II, Oct. 17. BC Beans. 2964 Biddie. Big Band. 9 p.m Wednesday. Oct. 22. 2930 Jacob, Hamtramck. Cover charge. Power Center for the Performing Arts, 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admis 29478 Ford Road, Garden City. Free. AM Wyandotte. Free, All ages; Wtth his Memphis Smoke. 100 S Main St.. 21 and older, (alternative rock) (313) 121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor. $25, sion Wednesdays; $3 for adults. $1.50 ages, (rock) (313) 522-2460 group. 10 p.m.l a.m. Saturday. Oct Royat Oak Free 21 and older; 9 p.m. 875-6555 $15. $10 students with ID. (313) 763- seniors and children aged 12-18, free BLUE SUIT WITH GENE MORGAN 18. Norms Bulldog Tavern. 3982 W. Friday. Oct. 24. Goose Island. 1538 TKTS for children ages 11 and younger 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16. Fox and HOUSE OF KRAZIES Auburn Road. Rochester Hills Free 21 Cass Lake Road. Keego Harbor. Cover Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 833-1805 .6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. St. Andrew's and older, (acoustic rock) (313) 284 charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) FLAMENCO VIVO Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $10 in 2244/(248) 852 2707 644 4800 (248) 543 4300/(248) 682 With Carlota Santana Dance Company 8 Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and IMAX movies include: "Super advance, $12 at the door. All ages. OMEGA MAN 4566 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25 at the Macomb older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 Speedway." 10 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. (313) 961MELT With DJ Clark Warner. 9 p.m. Friday. Center for the Performing Arts, Hall (M- BLUES LIFE Mondays through Fridays; "Special Oct. 17. Motor Lounge. 3515 Caniff. . 59) and Garfield Roads. Clinton 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 17, Stan's Dugout. VUDU HIPPIES Effects." 12:20 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. HOWLING DIABLOS Hamtramck. $6. 21 and older, (techno) Townsnip. $24 adults. $22 3350 Auburn Road. Auburn Hills. Cover 9 p.m Thursday. Oct. 23. Mr B s Mondays through Fridays. 12:45 p.m. (313) 36S0090 students/seniors. (810) 286- charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) With Shag, 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct 18. Spectadtum. 2511 Livernois Road. Troy. and 1:45 p.m. Saturdays, and 1:45 p.m. OVERTHROW 2222/(248) 645-6666 8526433 Palladium, 17580 Frazho, Roseville. Free. 21 and older, (alternapop) (248) Sundays; "Destiny in Space," 12:45 9 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 18. Griff's Grill. NPG DANCE COMPANY BOTFLY Cover charge. 18 and older; 6 p.m. 3624030 p.m. Sundays, at the museum, 5020 49 N. Saginaw. Pontiac Cover charge Twenty-member New Power Generation With Baked Potato and Face. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. Harmony House. John R (at Warren Road), Detroit. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 334 9292 Dance Company, formed by The Artist's Saturday. Oct. 18. Magic Bag, 22920 30830 Orchard Lake Road. Farmington WAILIN INC. $6.75 for adults, $4.75 for youths 3^ (Prince's) wife Mayte, incorporates a Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $6. 18 and Hills. Free. All ages. (R&B/funk) (810) 17,and seniors 60 and older, includes 9 p.m. Friday. Oct 17 Saturday. Oct. variety of different styles of dance older: 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Cross 7786404/(248) 626-4533 PIETASTERS one screening of an IMAX film, a visit 18. Moby Dick's. 5452 Schaefer Road. Including hip-hop. ballet, and Arabian. Street Station. 511 W. Cross St.. ANTON JAMES 6 p.m. Friday. Oct 24. St. Andre* s to the Exhibit Floor, a live science Dearborn Cover charge 21 and older; to, released and unreteased music by Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 18 and older, 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 10. 1 Rock. 16350 Hall. 431 E. Congress. Detroit $10 All demonstration in the Discovery Theatre 9 p.nv Friday. Oct. 24, Memphis The Artist. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. (rock/funk) (248) 544 3030/(313) Harper. Detroit. Cover charge 21 and ages, (ska) (313) 961-MELT and a short laser presentation. $2.50 Smoke. 100 S. Mam St.. Royal Oak. Music Hall. 350 Madison Ave., Detroit. 485-5050 older; 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Rivertown PLASTIK RECORDS' "HELLO" TOUR for each additional IMAX movie Free. 21 and older, (blues) (313) 581 BOXHEAD Saloon. 1977 Woodbridge. Detroit. With DJ Kimball Collins. DJ Markus 'WO. All ages. (313) 963 7663 Oiscounts available to groups to 10 or 3650/(248) 543 4300 Free. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 881 Schulz. and DJ CL McSpadden. along SWEETEST DAY DANCE more. Hours are: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 9 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24. Griff's Grill, 49 JUNIOR WELLS R0CK/(313) 5676020 with a live performance by Vertigo featuring Latin Counts, and George Mondays-Fridays, and 12:30 p.m. 5 p.m. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 8 p.m. Saturday. Oct 18. Magic Bag. NIKKI JAMES AND THE Deluxe. 8 p m Tuesday. Oct. 21. Motor Bedard and the Kingpins, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (313) 577 and older, (rock) (248) 334 9292 22920 Woodward Ave..'Ferndale. FLAMETHROWERS Lounge. 3515 Caniff. Hamtramck. 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8400 or http://www.sctencedetroit.org BUGS BEDOOW BAND Canceled (blues) (248) 544 3030 10 p.m. Friday. Oct. i7. Kodiak Grill. Tickets at Ticketmaster 21 and older Knights of Columbus Hall. 28945 Joy CROSSE POINTE THEATRE TOUR 9 p.m.l a.m. Friday. Oct 24 Saturday. WHY STORE 45660 Mound Road. Utica Free 21 (techno) (313) 369 0090 • Road. Westland. $15. (248) 542- Tour Includes a rehearse* for "Jesus Oct. 25. Bachelor's One. 1967 Cass With Marry Me ianc, 8 pm Friday. POSTER CHILDREN 5997/(313) 722 7907 Christ Superstar." the costume and lake Road, Keego Harbor. Cover and older, (blues) (810) 7311750 Oct. 24. Clutch Cargo s. 65 E. Huron. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct 23. Si scene shops, and the board room. 1-4 charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) JONATHAN F»RE*EATER Pontiac $12 in advance and at the Andrew's Hall. 431 £. Congress. p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. at the theater. 6822295 8 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 16, The Shelter door Ml ages ialternative rock) (248) "• COMEDY Detroit. $7. All ages (alternative rockt 315 Fisher Road (east of BUTTERFLY below St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E 333 ?362 I • ' = Congress. Detroit. $6 in advance and at {313) 961 MElT SLUE OX COMEDY CLUB E6(0F*) The Observer & EccentricfYHVRSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 MOVIES Despite detractors, Tibet' epic succeeds "Seven Years the early 1940s was reportedly city of Lhasa to weather out the presence of the young Dalai TICKETS PLEASE in Tibet" is the far more'enamored with the war. Someday he hopes to return Lama. first of two high- Nazi party than either his post to his wife, who he left pregnant At first Harrer must lower his profile films to war autobiography or this movie and angry back home. eyes and never stand above focus on the lead us to believe. The film's second band of Tibet's teenaged spiritual leader Dalai Lama. In the movie, Harrer reluctant protesters might be called the (effortlessly played by Jamyang And while it ly takes a tiny Nazi flag from his Anti-Brad Pitt Society, primarily Wangchuk). Soon the two are may fall short of German sponsors. He refers comprised of jealous boyfriends good friends, with the boy curi its David Lean twice to "that dreadful war" and and pudgy film critics. This ous about everything. "You like pretensions, can be seen mocking the Nazi group refuses to take Pitt seri know," Harrer points out, "there this nearly two- "goose step" with a band of ously as an actor, though I don't are other ways to construct a and-a-half-hour Tibetans. think his presence hurts the film sentence besides a question?" JOHN MONAGHAN epic remains one He does retain his Nietzschean at all. Harrer's other change of heart of the better superiority early in the film, Mountain man Harrer is the comes in the presence of a fellow films this year. when he refuses to follow the kind of part that Pitt loves and climber (British actor David DAVTD APPLEBYfTRlSlAR PICTURES It's not surprising that a movie orders of his fellow climbers, who even thrives at. It's easy to lose Thewlis) who embraces Tibet as politically motivated as this will display German superiority your pretty boy looks when immediately, settles down and Drama: The Dalai Lama (Jamyang Wangchuk) meets one should meet with controver by climbing where no man has sporting five-month's worth of marries the woman that, in Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) for the first time and is sy. No less than three distinct climbed before. Harrer makes it beard, scraggly hair, and eating movies past, would have become fascinated by his yellow hair in "Seven Years in Tibet." camps are protesting in front of clear that his only interest lies in the steaming liver out of your Pitt's exotic love interest. it for three very different rea the personal challenge. recently dead horse. Director Jean-Jacques Annaud sons. When war breaks out with Then, when he arrives in this is no stranger to the great out munist government wants to ago. Jewish groups question the England, Harrer's team is cap real-life Shangri-La, Pitt gets to doors (he made "The Bear" in unify its holdings. Tibet, with its Like it or not, "Seven Years in appropriateness of lionizing tured and sent to an Indian take his shirt off while being 1989) and fills the movie with respect for the individual and Tibet" has opened the eyes of Heinrich Harrer. The Austrian prison camp. Harrer's many measured by a pretty seam stunning shots of the Himalayas. policy of anti-violence, doesn't fit American moviegoers (myself mountain climber who experi escape attempts finally succeed, stress. He turns on a disarming Despite some obvious computer- in with the plans, and China included) to Tibet's struggles. ences a spiritual awakening in and he infiltrates Tibet's holy smile when he warms' in the enhanced views of the ancient comes off as stoic and heartless And Harrer and Pitt have suc city, Annaud recalls the awesome invaders. cessfully prepared us for Martin sweep of David Lean, whose Scorsese's trip across similar 6 i S E I • V ED £ f f [ \ T I I f "Lawrence of Arabia" is still the This is where the third group ground later this year. high-water mark for this type of of protesters comes in. They are epic. protesting not the film, but the John Monaghan welcome,* Harrer's seven years in Tibet Chinese government, which the your calls and comments. To are that country's most tumul deposed Dalai Lama has been leave John a voice mail message, mm MOVIES tuous, as the newly formed Com- trying to negotiate with ever dial (313) 953-2047 on a touch- since his ouster several years tone phone, mailbox 1866. PEACEMAKER (R) . General Cinema NP SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET UnHed Artists Oakland FREE SHOWS DAILY FOR CHIDREN12 LA. CONFIDENTIAL (R) (PCU) Inside Oaldand MaJ! SUNDER «)U1S 99c THSfEATDRE BanjanmatinttdilypluJja WISHMASTER(R) 810-5S5 7041 (TnUifc)stowM NP KISS THE GIRLS (R) ONLY A sampling of what's playing "La Promesse" (Belgium - Detroit Filmmakers Coalition. NP U-TURN (R) CXlfOCCKHniKlHAMrvit at alternative movie theaters 1996). Oct. 17 - 19 (call for show Call (313) 255-0098 for informa THE EDGE (R) CANGREUTED(R)NV HERCULES (C) Cmtonl across metro Detroit as reviewed times). In a-district near tion and prices. THE PEACEMAKER (R) SOUL FOOD (R)NV MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING ford RdJ Mi wst of 1-275- CI JANE (R) by John Monaghan. Antwerp, a 15-year-old boy helps Independent films and videos 9811900 Showust PcntiK 1-5 IN AND OUT (PC 13} (PCU) THE GAME (R)) AIR FORCE ONE (R) LEAVE FT TO BEAVER (PC) Baldwin Theatre 415 South his lying, swindling father run a from across the country are AtJrtnced Bme MMMMMM MMtt MM The Observer & Eccenfric/THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 (OF*)E7. STREET SCENE The Volcanos, 3-D Invisibles plan explosive event If the instru favorite horror movies. That in annual Garage Shock festival soon release a live EP. ... The mental surf itself was a lot of work having a which showcases 20 bands in now-defunct rock band band The Vol new costume for every show. " three days. Festival alumni Soundgarden will release its canos had its Last year, three of the four 3-D include Mudhoney. greatest hits package, "A-Sides" way, its . set Invisibles formed the instrumen "It's a really, really big show. (A&M), on Nov. 4. Trie track list would include tal surf band The Volcanos as a It's been sold out since June. It includes "Outshined," "Pretty huge volcanos way of continuing music. draws people from all over the Noose," "Day I Tried to Live," as spewing lava "The whole punk thing was world," Flanagan said. well as "Nothing to Say," from its behind him and filled with tongue-in-cheek type In the mean time, fans of The Sub Pop EP "Screaming Life," pterodactyls cir of songwriting. It was meant to Volcanos and 3-D Invisibles can and "Bleed Together," a Euro -CHRISTINA cling over head. : FUOCO be very simple, bashed-out rock expect a big,show on Saturday. pean B-side from the "Down on The Volcanos 'n' roll. After awhile, it left us "You can,expect something, the Upside" sessions that hasn't iZZ are planning an wanting a little more musically," especially from Rick. He knows been released commercially in explosive event anyway for Sat said Flanagan who grew up in everything about obscure black the U.S. ... Continuing with the urday, Oct. 18, when the group Troy with guitarist/songwriter and white, B horror movies from greatest hits theme, A&M along with its alter ego the 3-D Rick Mills of Clawson. the'60s." Records is celebrating the 20th Invisibles will perform at Lih's "We never really disbanded anniversary of Sting and The in Hamtramck. For more infor but the 3-D Invisibles are reunit • Robert Bradley's Blackwater Police with a greatest hits pack Playing UH's: The instrumental surf band The Volcanos mation, call (313) 875-6555. ing for the show." Surprise is achieving success on age to be released on Nov. 4. It - from left, drummer Bill Bowen, guitarist Rick Mills, A stalwart in the Detroit punk Signed to Estrus Crunch MTV with its video for "Once features 14 of the group's hits guitarist Chris Flanagan, andhassist Dave Fragale - music scene of the 1980s, the 3-D Records in Bellingham, Wash., Upon a Time." The video won for plus a the original version of performs Saturday, Oct. 18, at Lili's in Hamtramck. Invisibles made a name for itself The Volcanos released its debut "video of the day" on the station's "Roxanne" and remix by Sean Three-quarters of The Volcanos will also perform as the with its sci-fi and horror film- "Surf Quake," recorded at the new program "12 Angry Viewers" "Puffy" Combs featuring Pras of 3-D Invisibles. irispired music and costumes. Tempermill studies in Ferndale, on Oct. 1, and "video of the week" the Fugees. '^The whole punk thing was earlier this year. ^ on the same show on Oct. 3. popular in Detroit. There were "It did really well. We sold Since Oct. 6, "Once Upon a Time" If you have a, question or com Livonia, or you can leave her a box No. 2130, or via e-mail at tons of groups. When the about 3,000 copies. It's pretty has been on heavy rotation on ment for Christina Fuoco, you message at (313) 953-2047, mail [email protected] Ramones came along, the whole good for a first album." MTV. Robert Bradley's Blackwa can write to her in care of The. thing blew up here. We were a The'Volcanos - who also ter Surprise, who playing dates Observer & Eccentric Newspa product of that. Before that I was includes drummer Bill Bowen of out east with Taj Mahal, will pers, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, into the better things in rock like Ferndale and bassist Dave Fra Roxy Music," said The Volcanos' gale of Hamtramck - recently and 3-D Invisible's' guitarist/ released a new three-song single _FR0M THE JCREATOIL OF. "SCREAM" "PKo\o( YUM;. n\xxu\<;. -••'•V-4-*' (, "A TIKRIIYIM;, BRILLIANT... BOM -CNIIIIM. «^s> I hi- iic\M-vt .itlormi :%\ lilt \» mld's nuts I LIFTS INTO HIGH CINEMATIC POETRY.' St KIWI I'I si!" 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Owner Reid Hours: Monday through Ashton has watched the restau Friday, lunch 11:30 a.m. to 4 rant business change over the p.m. and dinner 5-1 lp.m. Sat last quarter century. Fine dining urday, dinner only 5:30 p.m. has disappeared from all but the to midnight. top hotels and the bistro trend Menu: Eclectic and cut now appeals with its casual ting-edge selection of difficult atmosphere and attire. to execute dishes prepared "There's always a need for with passion and attention to high-quality restaurants," Ash- every detail. ton commented. "People still Cost: Appetizers $9.50- want caviar, champagne, foie 15.50; main courses $28 on gras and souffles. When they average. order them, they want a refined, Reservations: Preferred. upscale atmosphere. The Golden . Credit cards: All majors Mushroom's loyal customer base accepted. exists not because we follow the latest trend, but because we don't" Rolled out this week is a new Food has always been a pas menu ably executed by Execu sion for this Detroit native and tive Chef Derin Moore who Michigan State University hotel joined the Golden Mushroom in management school graduate July. No stranger to the local who reflects his philosophy in dining scene, Moore spent eight the restaurant's name. Mush years at Pontiac's Pike Street rooms are not trendy; they are Restaurant before doing a always in style. And they have recent, short stint at Bay Harbor been golden for Ashton. During Yacht Club in Petosky. In the the spring season, about 4,000 kitchen, made famous by now- pounds of Washington and Ore retired Chef Milos Cihelka, gon morel mushrooms are pur Moore sees .himself as second chased then frozen for use generation passing on a legacy. throughout the year. Morels are always a part of the $12.50 popu "Chef Milos trained Brian Pol- lar seasonal wild mushroom cyn (now chef/owner of Milford's SIAJT PSOTO BT TOM HOFFMEY© appetizer. Five Lakes Grill) and Brian trained me," Moore said. "It is Landmark restaurant: Executive Chef Derin Moore and restaurant owner Reid Ashton in the dining room of the Ashton opened the Golden rewarding to direct a quality newly renovated Golden Mushroom in Southfield, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Mushroom in late summer 1972 kitchen where chefs want to in what had been a deli upstairs - practice the art of fine cooking." nade that's injected into the veal Kevin Frantz and his expert din with lower-level banquet room. Moore's autumn menu takes sweet to hot peppers, is used to dish, honey and sugar are This arrangement suited his still 'baste and caramelize duck skin caramelized then star anise, loin before chops are cut. ing room staff. the Golden Mushroom to new "I'm not reinventing food, but I In honor of the Golden Mush operative two-restaurants-in-one heights. Lovers will still find the during roasting, thereby increas juniper berries, allspice and a theme. Main level features ele ing the intensity and complexity trio of peppercorns are added. am looking at different ways to room's anniversary, four special Golden Mushroom soup and Lob increase flavors, complexity and dinners with limited seating are gant, full-service dining and ster Bisque along with Imported of flavors. This mixture is poured onto a downstairs, the Mushroom Cel Expressive of the learning marble slab to crystallize as intensity of everything on the planned - Tuesday, October 21, Fresh Russian Beluga Malossal plate," Moore commented. And Game Birds $75; Tuesday, lar has a casual, pub-style Caviar, but two appetizers in curve Moore has been on during "candy" then it's pulverized and ambiance. his tenure on the U.S. Culinary used as spicing. this is his strength, multiple lay November 4, Game Meats $85; particular can be described as ers of flavors all harmonizing in Thursday, November 20, Chef Renovations designed by Birm cutting edge. Foie gras, nearly Olympic Team plus first place ingham's Victor Saroki & Associ recognition and three gold Among the roasted meats dramatic, palate tantalizing Derin Presents $75; and Monday, synonymous with the Golden focus. If you compare prices, the December 1, a wine dinner with ates and executed by contractor Mushroom, has had the bar medals for Mystery Basket Com Porcini and Armagnac Injected Joseph M. Adamy & Associates petitions this year alone, is his Veal Chop, Roasted Garlic and Golden Mushroom ranks as mod a yet-to-be-named California raised. Sauteed Hudson Valley estly priced for the level of culi wine producer $85. Prices have made more than subtle Foie Gras now comes with a preparation of Roast Venison Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, changes. New entry floor and $26.50. It's rubbed with a Smoked Shiitake Sauce and nary excellence and the service exclude tax and gratuity. Phone Pomegranate Spiced Doughnut, rendered by general manager restaurant for special menus. - - circular host station welcome Kumquat-Red Onion Chutney caramelized wild clover honey Fire-roasted Carrots $27 stands guests to the now open and spa and Port Wine Syrup $15.50. "candy" and served with rutaba out. Porcinis are cooked in a cious main dining room done in Chevre Cheese Souffle ga-yam hash, crispy parsnip mixture of armagnac, fresh shades of brown, cranberry and "Riverdale Meadow" Chanterelle chips and balsamic jus. For this herbs and spices to make a mari STEAK HOUSE 537-5600 cream. New chairs, reuphol- Duxelle is in an edible Roast PlHr.^ 27331 FwUieRd (Comer of Water) ' -*vvv stered booths, new lighting and Sweet Onion Cup accompanied carpeting complement the color by Arugula Salad and Aged SUN, WPMI Sweetest Day Special scheme and feeling of greater Sherry Vinaigrette $12.50. space. Four new, plush oval- Saturday October 18th Only! shaped booths, seating six com Among new entrees are Roast ^0¾^^^ Ringneck Bratwurst Ravioli on w Dinner For Two ^ ?. fortably, have been added. 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