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m&mhi-- I tstfe^ Traffic death charges dismissed i Attention, girts artd boys! - . Christmas 13 almost here and You know Circuit Judge George Crockett III Friday dis against the teenager. freshman studying chemistry on a full what that means. Santa Clans is up. at missed criminal charges against a Farmmgton Novell could have faced a possible scholarship, his attorney said. & tW North Pole waiting for letters end Hills teen who was accused in the Westland two-year jail term if he had been con Serda's family couldn't be reached for 1:.dpublecheckin i his U$t to find who's victed in the Aug. 1 death of Julia Mar comment after Crockett issued his rul ; been naughty or nice.. •.' traffic death of an 18-year-old pregnant garet Serda of Inkster. ing Friday. { The Westland Observer Is asking woman whose baby survived. "He is obviously greatly relieved," Novell's future had seemed in doubt children to send us their letters to •Santa Claus, along with their school - BY DARRELL CLEM Circuit Judge George Crockett Ill's Boak said late Friday afternoon. "He is following an accident that occurred picture. Th* dwdf/n* ft Dec. 17. the STAFF WRITER ruling means that Joseph Norman attempting to get through his college shortly before 6 p.m. Aug. 1 in the [email protected] kitten ami photo* will t» printed In the§ Novell - Clarenceville High School's career. Obviously he feels badly about intersection of Middlebelt Road and Dec. 8,4th l$$ue, having forwarded the 1998 valedictorian - can continue his the fact that there was a death, but he Ann Arbor Trail. letters to Santa In plenty of time. A Wayne County judge Friday dis missed criminal charges against a education without fear of going to jail. believed from the beginning that this Serda died from injuries she suffered Children of all ages are encouraged was not his doing. in her seventh month of pregnancy, but to send their fetters to: Farmington Hills teen who was Crockett dismissed negligent homi "He is just going to try to move on doctors performed an emergency Cae- tetters to Santa accused in the Westland traffic death cide charges against Novell after of an 18-year-old pregnant woman defense attorney Stephen Boak filed a with his life at this juncture," Boak sarean section and saved her baby Westland Observer said. 33251 Schoolcraft whose baby survived. motion claiming a lack of evidence Novell is a Wayne State University Livonia, Ml 482.51 Please see CHARGES, A2 rnmm Holiday giving
THE WEEK Helping needy: ...... Admission • to the West- AHEAD land Cpni- munity Fouhda- MONDAY tipn's . annual hol iday event Ribbon cutting: A ribbon- i was an : > cutting ceremony for the univrapped Newburgh Road construc toy or tion completion begins at canned ; 11:30 a.m. Monday. The food dona- project area is on New tiontpthe burgh between Palmer Westland Salvation and Cherry Hill. Army. The event was Republican club: "Utility held at the Deregulation: Power to Hellenic the People or Regulatory Cultural Short Circuit?" will be the •Center in topic of the presentation Westland on Thurs to the Westland Republi day can Club at 7p.m. Mon evening. day at Amantea's Restau For more rant, 32777 W. Warren on the Road at Venoy. foundation please see Baskets: The Westland Page A3. Jaycees are accepting sponsors for gift baskets STAFF PHOTO BY BRYAN MITCHELL for needy families until Monday. Checks to the Westland Jaycees can be City boots recreational vehicles from park mailed to P.O. Box 85191, Westland, MI 48185. BY DARRELL CLEM Carlson. Following complaints from citizens, tration has sealed off the RV parking STAFF WRITER Moreover, RV parking apparently LeBlanc asked the city administration area - for now, at least. [email protected] won't be allowed in Central City Park to implement stopgap measures to pre LeBlanc said occupants of one RV Recreational vehicle owners who until city officials reach a consensus on vent long-term RV parking. Council stayed so long in Central City Park last appeared to take up residency in Cen a policy addressing the issue. man Charles Pickering had earlier summer that grass began growing up THURSDAY tral City Park will have to find another "Ultimately it's going to be better for voiced the same concerns. around the vehicle. home, Westland officials said. residents because we can't have people • Early last week, Mayor Robert The city has no formal ordinance reg Living Nativity: Fair City officials have booted out RVs living in the park," Councilman Thomas announced during a Westland ulating RV parking or requiring RV and sealed off a parking area near Richard LeBlanc said Friday. City Council meeting that his adminis Haven Baptist Church of Please see RVS, A2 Westland will have a liv ing Nativity at 7p.m. and 8p.m. Thursday at the. Local archaeological dig site makes state register church, 34850 Marquette, east of Wayne Road. BY DARRELL CLEM fruit, particularly cherries and peach farm, but they also had a family par- field study class and community volun STAFF WRITER es, but they apparently liked their den that they used for their own con teers in the archaeological dig, which is [email protected] meat, Jane Baxter, archaeological dig sumption." Baxter said. "It looks like revealing new information about the INDEX An archaeological dig is revealing organizer, said Thursday. they wore growing their own food for site to local historians. new details about the Westland Histor "We found a lot of butchered animal use in the house and also raising and "We had heard there were fruit trees • Obituaries A2 ical Museum site and a fruit-farming bones," she said Thursday, responding butchering their own animals. At the there, but we didn't really know about family that lived there in the late to questions about a two-month dig very least, they wore not buying meat the cherries and peaches," .Jo Johnson. • Classified Index E5 1800s. that ended in November. from a commercial meat preparer." Real Estate El Not only did the family grow and sell "The family had a commercial fruit Baxter led a Wayne State University Please see DIQ, A4 Crossword E7 Jobs H2 Home & Service J3 Too pretty to open Automotive J5 8 Taste Bl Can't • Health & Fitness D5 Tips that can help you get ()K, so you re • Arts & Leisure CI not Martha wrap, Stewart when • Sports & Recreation Dl don't it comes to panic holiday gifts under wraps wrapping holi day gifts in HOW TO REACH US BY RENEK SKOT.MTNSKOT.MTND Churchill HigHi_h Srhool art teacher vwh o spite of our STAFF WRITER wraps her gifts in beautiful fabric rem great ideas nants and ties them with tulle and Hut if you can Newsroom: 734-953-2104 If you're all thumbs and no imagina tion when it comes to wrapping holiday lace cut and tape, there's hope Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 gifts, have we got some suggestions for And then there's Martha Stewart, RSVP. a small gift simp ^ *W E-mail;: bjachman ©oe.homecomni.net you. With just a bit more than scissors the world's quintessential expert on IVnnmian in Plymouth, is a tren Nlghtllne/Sports: 734-953-2104 and a roll of tape, you can transform a good taste, who suggests choosing I wo sure trove nl fine papers and rib or three hues and using only shades in bnns Owner Tanja Vim Kulaita Reader Comment Line: 734-953-2042 "Dad must have wrapped it" gift into a "Dad, who wrapped this for you?" mas those colors for your papers and rib will not do vonr wrapping, hut Classified Advertising: 734-591-0900 terpiece. bons for a 'stunning*' effect bene >lh she'll help coordinate your selec Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 your tree tions and choose decorations Hold your reindeers, guys We're not 1 Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 saying all of you can't wrap Women Don't let Martha intimidate von KSYI caries 10 designs of motif Here's the best rod ribbon gift-wrap papers made in Kngland at $1 9.r> are known to sprout a fistful of thumbs STAFT f*HOT BY l\»l 1 111 RS( HV\W when it comes to wrapping presents as ping suggestions this side of the North a sheet and several hand made papers with visible wood and well. Pole Protty patterns: Tanja Von (lower fragments at $2 2.ri $-1 7.ri a Our tips come from some of the finest • Brown paper is not just for mailing Kulajta, owner of RSVP gift sheet The\ also carry gold- wrappers in the area, from 13-ycnr-old packages. Decorate it with gold star Kathy McQcou of Plymouth, who sug stickers and gold wired ribbon. Tie it shop in Plymouth, sells hand ______^ _____ gests putting jewelry in a burger box, ______made and specialty wrapping 63174 10011 6 to Mary Lynn Ciiovan, a Livonia paper. A?(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998
OBITUARIES Charges from page Al Tips from page Al JACKI.QIMOfi Grace (James) Hoey and Dolores Funeral services for «Iack Gib (Michael) Hayden; and grand .girl's life. Serda's family mem cide because he was merely, try with braided twine or rafia • Ready to wrap? son, 76, of Silver Springs, Fla., children, Lynn, Michael and ber ard caring forthe child.••• < ing to complete his left turn and add a spray of cinnamon Great, but before you were in Hiers Funeral Home in iNfancy. The accident occurred when when Bargowski ignored the sticks, pine cones and wal Ocala, Fla. Memorials may be made to Nov0ll* driving; a 1990 Chevrolet traffic light. nuts. Or center a white, paper begin, remember it's Mr. Gibson, who died Dec. 1, Capuchin Monastery, 829 Mt. Berette east oh Ann Arbor Trail, Boak and Assistant Wayne doily on top and wrap with what'* under the wrap was born in Iinton, Ind, He Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. turned left onto Middlebelt in County Prosecutor Wade lota of white organdy ribbon. ping that's most Impor caine to Silver Springs two front of a westbound Ford Tempo McCann differed on whether I Wrap travel-theme gifts in months ago from Dade County, driven, by one of Serda's friends. Bargowski had enough time to maps from your Atlas or glove tant. FTa. EVA E. ROBIUARD Westland police have said both stop her car before the traffic compartment. Wrap a special He was a retired drill press Funeral services for Eva Robil- Noyell and Serda's friend, 19- light changed. They also differed gift in sheet music and tie operator employed by Whitman lard, 76, of Westland were Dec. year-pld Margaret Louise Bar on which driver should have with red and green velvet rib or peppermints on gifts Barnes Twist Drill Manufactur 11 in Vermeulen Funeral Home gowski, entered the intersection yielded. bon. Save the comics for your wrapped in white paper. Var ing Co. with burial at Cadillac Memorial as a green light turned yellow. Crockett's ruling indicated children's gifts and the cross nish peppermints to keep color He was a veteran of the U.S. Gardens, West in Westland. Offi At issue was which driver should support for Boak's claim that word page for a puzsle buff. from transferring. Navy serving in World War II. ciating was the Rev. Neil D. have yielded, Novell shouldn't be held account I Wrap wine bottles in alu • Wrap just about any unusual Surviving are son, Richard Cowling.. Novell was going to a concert able for Serda's death. minum foil. Put confetti inside ly shaped gift in tulle or net Gibson of Dade County, Fla.; Mrs. Robillard, who died Dec. with 21-year-old Jonathan Wood Police said both Novell and daughters, Barbara Billings of the bottle and tie with paper ting. 8 in Westland, was born in of Westland. Bargowski had perfect driving streamers. Or wrap the bottle • Instead of a bow, decorate Westland, Lisa Gibson of Williamson, W.Va. She was a Serda and Bargowski were records. * Ochopee, Fla., and Diane John in a big, colorful napkin. gifts with feathers, seashells, member of Kirk of Our Savior taking back seat passenger The accident occurred on a i Wrap over-sized gifts in large, cookie cutters, tiny Christmas son of Garden City; sister, Onie- Church. Joshua Daniel Krause to his clear summer^ay. da Raney of California; and six inexpensive plastic-coated hol tree balls bunched with wire, She was a beautician. Mrs. Livonia residence before going to On Friday, Boak said Novell iday tablecloths. or strands of fake pearls. grandchildren. Robillard liked needlepoint, work at the Ford-Tel theater in didn't immediately appear to crossword puzzles, watching Dearborn Heights, police have understand Crockett's ruling ! For a romantic gift, cover a • For a unique gift wrap, photo soap operas and going to the cot said. until the, judge asked him if he box in gold foil paper and glue copy your favorite pictures. Color pictures can be done on ANN E. QEN8L£R tage at Upper Silver Lake. Krause testified during an wanted to go home. five silver paper doilies on the Funeral services for Ann Surviving are son, Thomas of October court hearing that Bar Novell had been free on a sides. Make a bouquet bow ll-by-17-inch sheets and Gensler, 87, of Westland were Westland; sisters, Katherine gowski seemed to speed up as $50,000 personal bond. from dried flowers, wrap it in black and white on 18-by-24- Dec. 10 in L.J. Griffin Funeral Freeman of Kentucky, Edna she approached the intersection. "I don't think he quite under cellophane and tie it with lace. inch'sheets. Home with burial at Holy Sepul Edwards of Oregon, Phyllis Var- Krause said Bargowski didn't hit stood initially what had hap Wrap a box of jewelry or per • Have a teenage girl? Fill a chre Cemetery in Southfield. ney of Kentucky, Clara Smith of her brakes. pened," Boak said. fume in a fancy lace hanky. pair of tights with hair spray, Mrs. Gensler, who died Dec. 8 Kentucky, Opal Vencel of Ken Boak had argued during the It wasn't immediately known Save those cardboard toilet shampoo and other grooming in Farrnington Hills, was born in tucky and Glenna Blankenship Oct. 8 hearing in Westland Dis whether the Wayne County pros paper and paper towel tubes gifts. Tie legs in several places Detroit. She was a homemaker. of California; and several nieces trict Court that Novell shouldn't ecutor's office will consider and stuff them with small with elastic hair "scrunchies" Surviving are daughters, and nephews. stand trial for negligent homi appealing Crockett's decision. items like socks. Wrap them to keep items from shifting. in tissue paper, tie both ends • Have two teenage girls? Stuff with ribbon and" fan out the the fingers of gloves with lip ends. gloss, nail polish, eyeliner, from page Al A box wrapped in a swatch of barrettes, etc. RVs flowery chintz drapery gath Ready to wrap? Great, but parking permits, police Chief land Police Department's traffic allow RV parking for a couple of The problem hasn't been limit ered in a topknot and before you begin, remember its Emery Price said. bureau' said he became aware of days in the park. ed to Central City Park, entwined with a silk rose is what's under the wrapping that's gorgeous. So is a gift wrapped But LeBlanc and some others some problems only recently. However, some RV owners although that is the area receiv most important. One Christmas, abused the practice and even ing most attention. in moir6 wallpaper adorned my cash-strapped, then-16-year- say the city should develop "People in effect were storing with a cutout of cascading guidelines to address the issue, their RVs over there," he said. started parking their cars next LeBlanc also said RVs have old son taped two Dixie cups to their RVs, LeBlanc said. One chintz roses. Stiffen roses with rim-to-rim with duct tape and in hopes of avoiding near-resi In what LeBlanc described as parked improperly in an area on spray starch before cutting dency problems in the parkr a "gentleman's agreement," the owner stored a canoe on top of the west side of Central City tossed the gift under the tree. them out. The present was for his brother Sgt. Peter Brokas of the West- city's past practice has been to anRV. Parkway south of Warren - while people inside were in Use wallpaper borders on pre and contained about $5 in loose essence "camping out." sents wrapped in solid colors. change. Christmas Portrait Sitting LeBlanc predicted it could be Glue brightly colored buttons We still laugh about that $ UestlanotfDbsmra: \. weeks - even months - before gift...every Christmas. (USPS 663-530) * Only 14" PuMtfied «very Suiday »f>d Thurvtay by Obs«ror & Ecc«nCricS Newspaper*, 36251 Schoolcrtft. Uvonii, Ml the city is ready to implement an ««150. P*rto
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Community foundation Towing company gains new contract
By DARRELL CLEM four-year contract that expires STAFF WRITES Friday - the day the new agree [email protected] ment becomes effective. A city-hired towing company Councilman Charles "Trav" won't be allowed to unilaterally Griffin commended the company raise its rates as much as 5 per for "an excellent job" and said he cent a year without first seeking could have supported a 6 percent Westland City Council approval. cap on towing rate3. Westland Car Care, as part of Griffin said the company faces a new four-year contract, stood cost increases like any other city to gain from a new plan that, contractor. according to city Purchasing Police Chief Emery Price said, Agent Jill Thomas, included "a Westland Car Care has been new mechanism for fixing prices highly responsive to towing on the basis of the Consumer requests from the police depart Price Index." ment. But council members Monday "This service has just been chose to renew Westland Car excellent," Price said. Care's contract for four years In a letter to the mayor, com without giving the company pany President Anthony Maroc- more power to increase its rates. co said Westland Car Care Councilman Glenn Anderson strives for "quick and efficient said the council has a responsi response time to accidents and other situations that may endart* STAJT PHOTO BY BRYAN MITCHELL bility to ensure that customers "are not being taken advantage ger the community." Season's songs: Carolers perform at the Westland Community Foundation holiday event Thursday at the or by the city's official towing Marocco also pledged that the; Hellenic Cultural Center in Westland. The program featured carolers and refreshments as the foundation company. company will continue to invest- marked its accomplishments of 1998. His concerns prompted Coun in new technology and equip cilman Charles Pickering to pro ment to better serve the city. •' pose - successfully - that the Marocco's letter explained how council maintain control over the company has grown during any CPI rate increases that the last four years: Westland Car Care might • Its staff has increased by 50 impose for city business. percent, from 40 people to 60. The end result: Council mem • Its fleet of vehicles has Foundation festivities bers each December will review grown from 10 to 15 - another I; any proposed rate increases and 50 percent increase. I- decide their merit. • New radio communication Carolers give annual event holiday sound Mayor Robert Thomas had systems have been installed in argued for the built-in CPI every vehicle. increases. He told council mem • New computer systems The Westland Community • The May chamber of com 200 community and business • Donation of $5,000 to Tay bers that owners of towed vehi have boosted the company's abil Foundation held its annual hol merce luncheon with a motiva lor Towers senior housing leaders in attendance raising cles would pay the price hikes - ity to quickly map out locations . iday event Thursday evening at tional speaker. Also sponsored more than $27,000 in donations toward a resident computer lab not the city. of vehicles for towing. the Hellenic Cultural Center in 25 high school students to in addition to hundreds of cans and equipment program. Rate-hike issues aside, council • The company has expanded Westland. attend the luncheon. of food for the Westland Salva • Donation of $6,000 to Lin members praised Westland Car its paved storage facility and The event featured Christ • Children's Summer Con tion Army food pantry. coln/Jefferson Elementary Care's job performance during a improved security and lighting mas carolers, refreshments and cert series at the William P. • Donation of $12,000 in school-based health center hors d'oeuvres. Faust Public Library pavilion, scholarship grants to 14 West- sponsored by Oakwood Health Those who attended the including performances by land students. care System Foundation. event brought an unwrapped magicians, storytellers, Chau • Sponsorship of two West- • Donation of $15,000 to the Beach Bash donations sought toy for the children served by tauqua Express, a steel drum land students to the Blue Lake Westland Salvation Army for the Westland Salvation Army band and a one-man circus. The 1999 Senior All Night generosity of community mem and/or canned or boxed food. • Adult Coffeehouse Concert Music Camp program. summer camp programs. • Donation of $5,000 to the • Donation of $500 to the Party at Franklin High School is bers. The event celebrated the Series at the William P. Faust 1 accepting any and all donations To make a donation, send a foundation's accomplishments Public Library pavilion, which Westland YMCA for its sum Jefferson-Barns Elementary mer camp program. School Playground project for its "Beach Bash '99," the check payable to: FHS Senior All for 1998: included performances featur after-graduation, in-school and Night Party, 32008 Anita, West- • Donation of $5,000 to the sponsored by the Western • A black-tie optional dinner ing classical jazz, Broadway alcohol-free event for more than land, MI 43185. • Wayne Oakland County Associ dance with more than 300 busi revue and Irish music. John Glenn High School instru 300 invited guests. Call (734) 425-0493 for mow* ness and community leaders in • Fourth annual Christmas mental music program for ation of Realtors. Ticket sales will defer some details or visit the committee'^ attendance. in July event with more than replacement of band uniforms. costs of the party, but the major web site: www.geocities.com/Co1- ity of the expenses depend on the legePark/Dorm/1350
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Honesty pays Skate With Santa will be held at Westland Sports Arena Satur Two Madison Elementary day, Dec. 19. School students could have been The Skate With Santa is 1- $700 richer after finding a lost 2:45 p.m. with admission $3.25 wallet, but they opted for hon for adults and $2.75 for children esty. and senior citizens. Students Melissa Brown and People who bring canned food Rhonda Houk found the wallet for the needy will get $1 off while playing and told their admission. mothers about it, resulting in The ice show is 3-4 p.m. with the owner getting it back along admission of $1 plus canned food with his money. for the needy. For that good deed, the girls The show will feature local gained public recognition Mon skating talent, including those day as Westland City Council with basic skills through President Sandra Cicirelli gave advanced skaters. them a Good Work Award for This year's show will also fea their honesty. ture new routines including Accompanied by proud family group skating to "Babes in Toy- members, the girls received their land" and 'The Nutcracker." awards during a council meet Westland Sports Arena is at ing. 6210 N. Wildwood in Westland Cicirelli praised the girls for setting a good example. As it turned out, the girls did n't end up penniless after finding the wallet. The owner gave them $20 each Express shopping Westland Shopping Center is participating in "Express Shop ping," a partnership program North donations between American Express and the center. T Tom North of North Brothers he program identifies retailer Ford on Monday gave $5,000 sales programs throughout the each to three programs that center. serve Westland's youth: It also includes a gift with pur fl Westland Youth Assistance. chase program through Dec 24 which provides mentors and a while supplies Inst. wide array of programs and ser Customers making purchases vices for troubled youngsters. of $150 or more with their Amer • The Westland Police ican Express Card will receive a Department's DARE. (Drug free "Holiday Rhythms'" CI) Abuse Resistance Education) Customers can bring their program, in which police officers receipts to be redeemed to cus go into classrooms to teach an tomer service in East Court to anti-drugs message. receive their free gift fl Wayne-Westland YMCA for its Invest in Youth program, which helps youngsters attend summer ramp. North also announced that the Resolutions family owned company will be Wayne-Westlnnd srhool Uwird allocating a similar amount of members approved two resulu money to buy beds, dressers and tions at Monday's regular hoard other items for the Wayne Coun meeting ty Family Center, n homeless One resolution declares Dee shelter 13 as National Children's Memo North made the presentations rial Day m all Wayne Westland Monday during a Westlnnd City schools The oilier declares .Ian H as Council meeting The money Pre-Lighted came from a golf outing that School District .nan, One- North Brothers Ford sponsored MaintennnccA'ommunicatinns Christmas in August Employees Recognition Day in Trees by Hmirv all Wayne Westlnnd schools 'tiimattfrn THUS Mon. Thiirv } ti 10 8; I Both resolutions werr IN STORK ;it 12 h Tut- S.u 10-h; Sun. l2-*5: ! SP1C1AIS Mi 459-7410 Skate With Santa approved unanimously by the (.loscd Wed. L boa rd A Christmas Exhibition and A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 TT Evidence presented in officer's shooting BY HEATHER NEEDHAM noon. STAFF WRITER "I think it's going well," A smelly chocolate milk carton Shrewsbury said of the trial. encased in a paper sack. A Ford "(Leonard) is innocent. He was hubcap. Spent bullet casings. A n't there, he didn't do it. That Wu-Tang Clan compact disc. was my opening statement." Photographs. All officers testified that they These items were among the responded to the scene shortly dozens of pieces of evidence the after 11 p.m. The officers initial prosecution presented and men ly were responding to an injury tioned in its case Thursday accident, but soon began invest i against two Canton teens gating a shooting when they .,. accused of killing corrections covered Martell's vehicle had Officer David Martell last year. what were believed to be bullet The teens, Matthew Leonard, 18, holes in the driver's side door. and Mark Edwards, 17, are Previous testimony revealed standing trial on first-degree that Martell's car had crashed murder and each face a maxi ii.co a parked car before eventu mum of life in prison if convict ally lamming into a mobile ed. ho^p- where it stopped. Several Canton Township Traylor said when he arrived police officers testified Thursday at the scene, he noticed Martell in Wayne County Circuit Court, slumped over toward the passen helping Assistant Prosecutor ger side of the car with obvious Christopher Coyle set a time for head and facial injuries. Then he the shooting, which occurred saw the evidence of a shooting. shortly after 11 p.m. Nov. 19, "I saw (bullet) holes in the 1997, in Westpointe mobile home door that appeared to be fresh," park, on Old Michigan near Hag- Traylor said. "To me they STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLCT gerty. A firearms expert from the appeared to be holes made by a Dig it: Joe Jeffries ofRedford and Daryl Bailey ofWestland sift through dirt looking for artifacts at the archaeo Michigan State Police is expect builet." logical dig site earlier this fall at the Westland Historical Museum. ed to take the stand Monday. Callanan argued that Traylor Martell's family members were was merely speculating about in the courtroom during the how the holes were caused. roughly four hours of testimony. Traylor said that as a member Martell's mother, Victoria Rior- of the Western Wayne Special Weapons and Tactics team, he is from page Al dan of Westland, cried at times Dig while the police officers recalled familiar with what bullet dam details from that night. age looks like. Westland Historical Commission • The dig revealed at ber. Taking the stand were Canton Testimony revealed that chairwoman, said. "We had no Johnson said she hopes that patrol Officers Dan Traylor, Dan Martell was unconscious when idea about the animals. That least two former struc Baxter will return to Westland Torolski, Mike Tulip and Randy officers arrived. He was trans information is new." tures on the site - like early next year and advise local Rankin and evidence technician ported to Oakwood Baxter, a University of Michi ly an underground root historians on what they should Brian Schultz. Hospital/Annapolis Center in gan doctoral candidate, said her do to preserve the site. Rankin testified that a West Wayne, where he was pro full report won't be ready until cellar and a shed used "We don't want to destroy any pointe resident fingered Leonard nounced dead. sometime next year. Her stu in part to store farm thing," she said. as a possible suspect the night of An autopsy, observed by one of dents have continued to analyze equipment. Johnson also said she hopes the shooting. A .44-caliber hand the officers, showed that Martell their findings in classroom labs that other Wayne State classes gun, reported as stolen, was had been shot. Two bullet holes since the dig ended. will continue to research the recovered from his bedroom dur were found in the left side of his The project will result in the property. ing a subsequent search. But body. museum - a former farmhouse - "There's a lot more to learn," spent gun casings found at the Schultz, who was working as being placed on a state register maximizing the use of the land she said. scene were from weapons of an evidence technician at the of archaeological sites. for whatever reason, whether For her study, Baxter found other calibers, not from a .44, time, said he recovered several The dig uncovered cherry and out of economic need or for prof the Westland site by mistake. according to testimony. items during the investigation. peach pits, animal bones, gener it," Baxter said. She had been driving down "There's no .44 revolver in this Among them were five spent cas al housewares, glass ceramics, The dig revealed at least two Wayne Road to look at another case," said Leonard's attorney, ings from .25- and .380-caliber window glass, nails and other former' structures on the site - site listed on an 1860 plat map Dennis Shrewsbury, who has firearms, though the exact cal structural remains, Baxter said. likely an underground root cellar when she saw the museum, said all along that his client has ibers of some were disputed. The house was completed in the and a shed used in part to store which wasn't shown on the map. an alibi and was not involved in Schultz testified some of the .25 late 1850s on a site that now farm equipment, she said. Jane Baxter Baxter stopped that day to ask the shooting. Both Shrewsbury casings were actually smaller faces Wayne Road south of Mar "I'm very pleased with what all for permission to conduct an and Edwards' attorney, Evan than .25-caliber casings and said quette. we found," Baxter said, adding torical museum site. archaeological dig, and her Callanan, plan to focus on alibis he was hot a firearms or ballis "It began as a fruit farm, and that the findings should lead to She is being allowed to keep request was later honored by the during the defense, which is tics expert. Broken glass was the (Felton) family was really an excellent analysis of the his- the artifacts until next Novem Westland City Council. expected to begin Tuesday after also found at the scene.
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STAFF WRITER member commission in Room [email protected] at least 40 percent of the seating seven-member Committee on was forwarded to the full com The committee heard from sev 402 of the Wayne County Build area is designated and main Health and Human Services. mission on a 5-2 vote. Support eral people, most of who support Wayne County commissioners ing, 600 Randolph in Detroit. A tained as smoke-free. Commissioner Kim Cockrel, D- ing that action' were Cockrel, ed the ban. • expect to act on an ordinance public hearing was scheduled for Only private functions in Detroit, called for an amend Parker, and Commissioners Dale Wofford of Westland said Tuesday that will restrict - but that meeting, and not for Thurs restaurants, hotel and motel con ment to allow for bars and Edna Bell, Robert Blackwell, he once worked for the Depart-; not ban - smoking in Wayne day, as originally reported. ference rooms would be exempt restaurants to house 25 percent both Democrats from Detroit, ment of Housing and Urban County bars and restaurants. The ordinance still bans smok ed from this ordinance. of seating capacity for smokers and Kathleen Husk, R-Redford. Development in Detroit. When But the ordinance, if approved, ing in most Wayne County pub The original ordinance pro by that date. Opposing the ordinance were smoking was permitted in the will still ban smoking in most lic and private facilities. Exemp posed by Commissioner Bernard Edward Boike, D-Taylor, and McNamara Building, the depart-,' private and public places of busi tions include private residences, Parker, D-Detroit, would have More change William O'Neil, D-Allen Park. ment heard complaints from; ness in Wayne County. except when used as a child care, prohibited smoking in bars and Cockrel also amended the ordi Commissioners did not add an asthmatics. ••; A committee of the whole adult care or health care facility; restaurants by March 1, 2000. nance to allow for smoking at a amendment that would exempt That complaint of discrimina- meeting has been scheduled for retail tobacco stores; and public On Thursday, that ordinance distance of 10 feet from the busi businesses that employ less than Please see ORDINANCE, A9 i maqine open today 10-7 % off gifts he really wants A. Classic pea coat. Wool blend. Imported. Navy. Sizes M, L, XL. Reg. $125, now $93. Collectible Santas $35 or 3/$90. 25 *• B. 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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 2 unions weigh on debate get new contracts retary and director of trans BY MARIS CHESTNEY - When weighed Thursday after New contracts were approved STAFPWHrreB Monday evening for two Wayne- portation, received 3 to 5 percent noon at Churchill High, Ashley raises for the first year of the mche»tney^oe.homecommjiet Johnson's backpack topped the Westland school district unions. The Wayne-Westland Central contract depending on the posi In a not-so-helpful moment, scale at 20 pounds. That doesn't Office Administrators Associa tion, 2.5 percent in the second Dawn Johnson once suggested a sound like a lot, but Ashley said tion and the Wayne-Westland year and 2.5 percent in the third .way daughter Ashley could han on this particular day she was Business Administrators Associ year, Slee said. dle her heavy school backpack bringing home about half her ation received three-year con Salary ranges after the first- and the 2-inch books stuffed in books. tracts running through 2001. year raises for W-WCOAA mem it. Freshman Rob Mcintosh's Wayne-Westland school board bers range from $26,272-33,878 Tut it on wheels," Johnson pack weighed in at a similar v members approved the contracts for some positions covered by the told Ashley, a Churchill High number, "I'm used to it," he said. unanimously at Monday's regu union to $69,000-89,164 for the junior. "I bring these home every night." lar board meeting. top positions covered by the ("Yeah, right," you can almost Junior Jillian Drauss fared a union. little better. While her pack was The 35-member W-WBAA, hear Ashley Bay as she struggled which represents school princi Some changes in the step once again to hoist the big bag big and bulky, it weighed only 10 pounds and was "not a problem," pals, received 5 percent salary increase levels were also part of up over her shoulders. increases for the first year, 2.5 contract changes, Slee said. Book-filled backpacks are de Jillian said. Apparently, the topic first sur percent increases the second The salary increases for W- rigueur for students everywhere. year and 2.75 percent increases WBAA will cost the district But what may start out as a faced for Livonia administrators during a dinner meeting a couple the third year, according to Dan $149,101 more in the first year, skimpy load in the elementary Slee, assistant superintendent $113,314 in the second year and grades ends up as a back break of years ago with high school student leaders. One of their for employee services. $73,861 in the third year, Slee er by the time a student hits Salaries after the 5 percent said. middle or high school. biggest concerns, the students had said, was having to carry raises will range from $65,617 at The salary increases for W- Books that go in the backpacks the bottom of the scale to WCOAA will coat the district have become so heavy, in fact, heavy school books back and forth every day to school. $87,933 at the top of the scale for $118,492 more in the first year, school administrators actually high school principals. Middle $128,740 in the second year and spend time debating how to ease The students came up with a solution. Why not leave an extra school principals range from $94,725 in the third year, Slee the students' load. $61,000 to $82,000 and elemen said. One such debate started out set of books in each classroom? The set could be used in class, tary school principals range from Schools Superintendent Greg innocuously enough at a recent $58,000 to $78,702. Baracy expressed a "heartfelt study meeting of the Livonia and would never leave the room. Students wouldn't have to haul The 28-member W-WCOAA, thank you" for the work done to Board of Education at Washing which represents a cross section reach the contract settlements. ton Elementary. On the agenda their own copy in. "We're talking a significant of district employees including Board member Mathew was a familiar item, the pur all district administrators except McCusker called the agreements chase of a new high school text amount of money," said Marlene Bihlmeyer, curriculum director. the superintendent's cabinet and "fair and equitable contracts for book, in this case, an ecology positions such as executive sec all involved." textbook. It should have breezed But the idea is being investigat through, with little fanfare. ed, and the cost to buy the extra But it didn't. Once again, the sets will be presented shortly to trustees questioned how today's the board, she said. STATT PHOTO BY TOM HAWIXY mammoth textbooks are affect The trustees also suggested Weighty Issue: Ninth-grader Rob Mcintosh's school Goodfellows seek help ing the backs of teens, and making the breaks between backpack tips the scale at around 20 pounds, but it's a tossed around ways to solve the classes longer, so students can dilemma. take books out of their locker, weight he says he's become used to. to pack, deliver gifts "They can cause physical dam bring them to class, then put them back into the locker and age, 60 pounds on a 100-pound Down the road "Some districts are going to The Westland Goodfellows a Christmas." girl," said trustee Jim Watters. pick up another one. Longer electronic textbooks," Watson breaks mean students wouldn't Superintendent Ken Watson organization is seeking volun He issued a call for volunteers There could be litigation on this brought up a solution increasing said. teers to help pack gifts and deliv Monday during a Westland City someday." have to lug all their books The next day a story appeared around all day, the trustees said. ly viewed as the textbook "world er them to some of the communi Council meeting. of the future." in The New York Times telling ty's less fortunate residents. "If you make one delivery and Quite a load how schools and universities are Volunteers will gather at the you've never done it before, I increasingly turning to "electron senior citizen Friendship Center, guarantee you'll do it again next ic books." 1119 N. Newburgh, at 6 p.m. year," Smith said. The story relates how the Friday to pack gifts and prepare He commended volunteers, Texas State Board of Education them for delivery, Goodfellows such as Westland police officers is launching a pilot program to President Jerry Smith said. and firefighters, who helped the distribute electronic books and This is definitely an Volunteers will leave the cen Goodfellows group reach its •a laptop computers next fall to $15,000 goal this holiday season. thousands of high school stu ter about 8 a.m. the following dents for use in place of text morning to deliver gifts such as The organization kicked off its books. mittens, scarves, sweaters and 1998 fund-raiser by selling its emergency: toys. 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SOLOERWO TOOL KIT OT-1 1/4* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 *A7 Senate kills bill to allow local control over school plans BY TIM RICHARD Michigan Townships Association a 1937 law placing school site went back to a uniform mfcth#id STAFF WRITER to seek local unit site and con STATE LEGISLATURE and building inspection authori of statewide review. School [email protected] struction plan reviews of both ty in the hands of what is now authorities could voluntarily A legislative bill giving cities public and non-public school con the state Department of Con submit their plans to local offi and townships powt. to approve struction. his bill. "We had two situations Resources, Labor and Veterans sumer and Industry Services. cials, but wouldn't be required \> school building plans has been The bill had been eagerly in my district - Woodhaven, Affairs Committee - but the Local building and fire codes are do so. The Senate version keej^s gutted by a Senate committee watched by Northville Town where a relatively new building panel, headed by Mike Rogers, inapplicable. It would also the House requirement that and is almost as good as dead, ship, which has had a long just fell apart; and Flat Rock, R-Brighton, disagreed. amend part of the school code. state-certified architects an.d Burial will be Dec. 31, when standing battle with the where there was no local control The committee gutted the The Senate Fiscal Agency esti engineers approve construction all unpassed bills expire. Northville School District over to inspect a building of a public Mans bill and sent it to the Sen mated the Mans bill would add plans and be on-site. J "We'll be back next year," said building plans. school academy. ate floor Dec. 2 on a 3-2 party- $26,000 to the cost of inspections But Republicans on the panel Don Stypu a, lobbyist for the Rep. George Mans, D-Trenton, "We should treat school build line vote. It is languishing on the and permits for a one-story threw Democrats a political i.licl. ga i 4diiicipal League, a former mayor and school board ings the same as others," Mans Senate calendar. building. told the Senate Human Mans' bill would have repealed whic, jf i »d forces with the member, won House passage of Rogers' committee version Please see PLANS, A9 '•*\PF> Stephen Dweck hand-carved blue goidstone, amethyst, rcc* crys-a: acaione, champagne quartz, labradorite, and natural pearl necklace set in sterling stiver with abaione boc-ing. 1,740.00. Designer Jewelry lilNM B M \ 1'.HI IMIM N HOBsf h i\\ I 1' ( •. I \ <: ] I. \ H S \ \ s \ 1 ! ( i \ 1 nm exclusives nm exclusive c; T T IHf SOMFRSH COUFCTKW roe srjciM HOLIOAY HCMIRS CAU STOCI ot 'OC VOBI fVf -J V i M, T,1K f Bff A8(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 ***• CLASS REUNIONS As. space permits, the Observer BISHOP BOMftS January-June classes of 1944 Club. Is planning a reunion. Class of 1980 & Eccentric Newspapers print, Class of 1989 May 23 at the Hotel Baronette, (248) 4764957 or (248) 644-7540 (313)274-3214 A reunion iB planned for Dec. 26. without charge, announcements A reunion is planned for August Npvi. Class of 1949 GARDEN CITY WEST (202) 546-4377 or kbrady® erg. of class reunions. Send the 1999 Marcia Pollock, 29393 Laurel A reunion is planned for May 15. Class of 1968 com; (734) 455-5475 orgearns® information to Reunions, Observ (313)271-3050, Ext. 189 (days), Woods Drive, No. 201, Southfield (248) 476-4957or (248) 644-7540 A reunion is planned for Septem pecs. kl2. mi. us; or ebdoherty® er & Eccentric Newspapers, (248) 562-8020 (days), or (248) 48034 * ' DETROIT SOUTHEASTERN ber 1999 aol. com 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 723A907 DETROIT COOLEY Class of 1959 (517) 622-4893, (734) 213-4350 PLYMOUTH 48150. Please Include the date CHERRY HILL Class of 1950 A reunion is planned for Sept. or (248) 486-5170 Class of 1969 of, the reunion and the first and Class of 1983 A reunion is being planned. 25. HENRY FORD TRADE Aug. 6-8 at the Novi Hilton last name of at least one con Reunion and alumni family pic (313) 421-3150 or (734) 525-2503 (313) 884-1243 Class of 1949 Hotel, Novi. Classes of 1950s-1960s tact person, and a telephone nic is planned for August. DETROIT PERSHING A reunion is planned for June (248) 4461028 or Karlancast© A themed reunion cruise is number. (734) 729-6783 Classes of 1949-53 1999. aol. com, or (734) 420-3811 or planned for Holland America's (313)565-2392 or (734) 261-8546 PHS1969© aol. com BIRMINGHAM GROVES DEARBORN FORDSON Are planning a reunion. Westerdam, sailing from Ft. Class of 1969 Class of 1989 (248) 471-5609 or P.O. Box 530- Lauderdale on March 13. HIGHLAND PARK PLYMOUTH CANTON A reunion is planned for July 17 Aug. 14 at Hawthorne Valley 244, Livonia 48153-0244 (248) 646-3979 or (810) 777- Class of 1969 Class of 1979 and a reunion picnic for July 18. Country Club, Westland. DETROIT REDFORD Is planning a reunion. Aug. 7 at the Holiday Inn-West 4266. (313) 864-5943, (313) 583-5418 (248) 737-1398 or srdcarlson® (248) 366-9493, press #8 Class of 1949 DETROIT WESTERN in Livonia. or (313) 867-3201 aol.com DETROIT CENTRAL May 15 at Plum Hollow Country Class of 1949 (734) 397-8766 or www. reunion- January-June classes of 1950-51 works, com Are planning a reunion. Hurry in for best selection! Send name, address and tele REDFORD UNION phone number to Fred Kashouty, Class of 1979 21528 Raymond, St. Clair Aug. 28 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, Shores 48082 or call (810) 294- Novi. 7512 or (313) 881-2023 (313) 592-8537 or (734) 4160807 LADYWOOD Class of 1949 Class of 1988 Is planning a reunion for Famous ^1 Footwear March 13 at the Italian-Ameri September 1999. can Club of Livonia. (313) 937-9329 or (734) 4274208 Brand Name Shoes For Less!" (313) 255-8078 or (248) 349-1331 UVONIA BENTLEY ROCHESTER ADAMS Class of 1964 Class of 1989 July 24 at the Holiday, Laurel June 5 at the River Crest in Park, Livonia. Rochester Hills. Cost is $50 per (734) 416-5993 or Tink@ person. mediaone. net (248) 393-1151, (248) 969-8313, UVONIA FRANKLIN (248) 852-8744 or (248) 952-0444 Class of 1979 ROCHESTER ADAMS Aug. 7 at the DoubleTree Suites, Class of 1979 Southfield. Aug. 7 at the Somerset Inn, (248) 366-9493, press #3 Troy. NORTH FARMINQTON (248) 366-9493, press #(5 Oct. 2 at the Double Tree Suites, WAYNE Southfield. Class of 1950 (248) 360-7004, press 2 Is looking for classmates for its NORTHVILLE 50th class reunion. Class of 1979 (734) 428-9379 or (734) 721 8036 July 10 at Italian America Club, WAYNE MEMORIAL Livonia. Class of 1983 (800) 677-7800 or by e-mail at Sept. 26 at Roma's of Garden reunions® taylorpub. com. City. OUR LADY Of GOOD COUNSEL (248) 360-7004, press 1 Franklin honor roll students are listed The Franklin Middle School honor ITCH, CHELSEA LABRIE, SARA roll for the first marking period LABRIE, MELISSA LAMB, ERIC men, women includes: LANG, NASTASSIA LANGSTON, TAMSEELA AHMAD, JENNIFER RANDOLPH LAVEQUE, ASHLEE AKANS, JAMIE ALTMAN, MELISSA LEHMAN, KYLE LEHMAN, STARR For the Famous Footwear nearest you. call v.c'y hy storo ANDERSON, ASHLEY BAGBEY, LESSARD, CRYSTAL LESSOR, BEN H(] T X h .KTu.Tl ANDREA BAILEY, JENNIFER BAI JAMIN LICHTNER, ASHLEY LIN- 1-800-40-FAMOUS (1-800 403-2668) 'f ' Or M i'tcn< PEMJ^^I^S or visit our website at www.f«imou4foolwear.com LEY, ANGELA BAKER, SAMANTHA DON, JUSTIN LISTMAN, JEFFREY BALDWIN, ELISABETH BANKS, LITTLE, NICOLE LITTLE, BRYAN WHITNEY BATES, SAMANTHA LONGTON, MICHELE LONGTON, BEAN, LARISSA BEARD, ANGELA NICOLE LUNA, MATTHEW MACH, BERTHET, ERNEST BERTHET, PHILLIP MALONE-FORD, SHAN ADAM BESSENT, JESSICA BIES, NON MANAKIS, MATTHEW MAN- CITY OF GARDEN CITY to New Horizons Computer Learning Center, in the amount of $135.00 per NICOLLE BIES, NICOLE B1LKOV1C, DELKA, CHRISTINA MARKOS, PUBLIC HEARING AND class, as recommended by the City Manager, to be charged to Account #101- 173-963.000. AYES: Unanimous ANDREA BLACK, KIMBERLY DANIEL MARSH, ALEXANDREA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING BLESSING, JUSTIN BOLJESIC, MARTIN, CARRIE MARTIN, RHON «• Item 11-98-507 Moved by Wiacek; supported by Dodge: RESOLVED: To NOVEMBER 30,1998 approve the annual renewal of membership in the Michigan Municipal BETTY BOOTERBAUGH,ASHLEY DA MATTHEWS, KELEIGH MAY- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING League, and the payment of the annual fee in the amount of $7,938.00, as BOWLES, JACLYN BOWMAN, LONE, MONIQUE MCFALL, TIMARY Present were Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Doage, Wiacek, Kaledas, recommended by the City Manager.to be charged to Account #101-101- KAREN BRAYMAN, NICOLE BRON- MCSHERRY, KIMBERLY MCTIGUE, Briscoe, and Waynick. Absent and excused was Councilmember Lynch. 958.000. AYES: Unanimous SON, JENNIFER BUHL.M1CHAEL BRITTNEY MEANS, CASSANDRA Also present were City Manager Bayless, City Clerk-Treasurer Bettis, City • Item 11-98-508 Moved by Dodge; supported by Kaledas: RESOLVED: To BURDEN, SARAH BURKETT, LISA MICHALSKI, ERIC MILLS, SEAN Attorney Saiomone, Chief Police Kocais, Department of Public Services approve the Senior Alliance Contribution in the amount of $1,911.00 which BURZAWA, JANELLE BUTNER, MONIT, JILLIAN MOORE, LOR Director Barnes, Parks and Recreation Director Whitson, and Streets, is Garden City's share, as recommended by the City Manager, to be STEPHANIE BYRAM, JENNIFER RAINE MOORE, LAUREN MOSHER. Sewer and Water Supervisor Morton. charged to Account #101-775-801.400. AYES: Unanimous BYRD, RYAN CAKSACKKAR, KRYSTLE MROZ, ZACHARY The Mayor announced it was time for Public Discussion for items not on «• Item 11-98-509 Moved by Briscoe; supported by Waynick: RESOLVED: CHRISTIANE CANF1ELD, ANTHO MULLINS, CATHLEEN MUMMERT, the agenda. To approve final payment to Erlicon Company for the library renovations, NY CARR1CO, MICHELLE CARRIER, ADRIAN MURESAN, BILAL MUTA, in the amount of $22,686.60, as recommended by the City Manager and •> Raleigh Potts, of Garden City, discussed damage to his property TRECHELLE CARTER, AMANDA NAJLA MUTA, MONICA NAPIER, involving the Midtown Project (North Central Perrin) and dissatisfaction Architect, to be charge to Account #401-401-332.275. AYES: Unanimous CAVANAUGH, REBECCA CAVILL, JEREMY NAVARRE, KARA NEL with the program. •> Item 11-98-510 Moved by Dodge; supported by Kaledas: RESOLVED: To WILDER CHRISTOFFERSEN, DOU SON, KATHERINE NELSON, * Herman Bersano, of Garden City, discussed replacement of sidewalks approve the bid for Arms & Munitions to CMP Distributors, Inc., in the after watermain repair on Merriman south of Ford in the Bock/Pierce area, amount of $4,206.14, as recommended by the City manager, to be charged GLAS CLENDENING, ROSEMARY KATIE NELSON, MAURICE NEL elimination of the Industrial Park dump site by using old diamond #4 to Account #101-326-976.000. AYES: Unanimous COLLINGS, BRANDON CRAWFORD, SON, SHAWNA NEUMANN, RYAN returned to the City by GCYAA (which is in DPS's backyard), and O Item 11-98-511 Moved by Dodge; supported by Wiacek: RESOLVED: To WILLIAM CRAWFORD, CHRISTINA NIELSON, LYNSAY O'CHEL, TEJAY replacement of the ice arena bleachers. award the bids for used vehicles to: DAMRON, KAMMIE DANIC, KAIT- O'CONNELL, CESAR OCHOA. « Item 11-98-503 Moved by Kaledas; supported by Briscoe: RESOLVED: Winners Motor Corporation- LYN DARRAGH, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN ODOM, JASON OFFERMAN, To approve the minutes from the meeting of November 16, 1998. AYES: DARVIS, JESSICA DAVENPORT, KATIE OSBORNE, MELISSA PARK Unanimous 1995 Ford VIN #2FALP71W3SX173235 $3,744.00 1995 Ford V1N #2FALP7lW5SX173236 $3,744.00 KAYLA DAVIDSON, DEAN DAVIS, ER, TIFFANY PATTENAUDE, RON The Mayor suspended the rules to allow discussion without a substantive 1992 Ford VIN #2FACP72W4NX207301 $2,124.00 PATRICK DAVIS, RACHEL NIE PAYNE, MICHAEL PENROD, motion on the floor. After discussion the Council resumed normal rules of 1992 Ford VIN #2FACP72WXNX207304 $2,124.00 DECOSTER, JENNIFER DEST, JUSTYNA PIERNICKA. THOMAS order. 1994 Chevrolet VIN #1G1BL52P8RR173869 $3,744.00 KEVIN DOMBROWSKI, ASHLEI POPHAM, BREANNE PORTA. ItemA-7 TOTAL $16,480.00 DUENAS, BRITNEY DUSON, TASIA STEPHANIE POWERS, MOLLY Pay Estimate #17-1996 CSO Abatement Project. No motion offered. M-97 Auto Parts- EDWARDS, CHILORA EJARQUE, PREVO, STEVEN PROVOT, • Item 11-98-604 Moved by Kaledas; supported by Waynick: 1990 Ford VIN #1FACP40E1LF117833 $ 110.00 TOMMY ELLINGER, HAILEY F1CK, TOTAL $ 110.00 Council discussed difference between citizens concerned list (contractor HEATHER FIELDS, TANYA FIEL- MATTHEW REAMES, CHARLES item and/or city item) and "contractor punch list; and, if administration Tierra Aggregate Co., Inc- HAUER, DOMINIQUE FISCHER, REED, NICOLLE RIFFLE, SAMAN recommends approval. Mr. Potts considers his repairs to be contractor 1989 Ford VIN #FABP52U1KG282098 $ 455.00 DARYL FOX. SAMANTHA THA RINGEL. TA-KARA ROQUE- related and Mr. Bersano also noted there is a crack in the pavement on 1987 Chevrolet VIN #1GABL5162H9150112 $ 699.00 MORE, JESSICA ROWLAND, John Hauk at Garden City Presbyterian Church. 1985 Chrysler VIN #1C3BH58E0FN188453 $ 153.00 FRANKLIN, KELLY FREDERICK. KRISTINA ROWLINGS. AMBER RESOLVED: To approve Final Payment #18 for the Midtown East TOTAL $1,307.00 AMANDA FREEMAN, THOMAS MAE SAMPLES, LAUREN SANDS Drainage and Paving Project to Sunset Excavating in the amount of Greater Detroit Used Cars- FREEMAN, MATTHEW FREY. KIMBERLY SCHUCH. DOMINIQUE $189,592.09 to be charge to Account #816-000-337.304. AYES: Mayor 1994 Chevrolet VIN #1G1RI,52P9RR172701 $4,479.00 Barker, Councilmembers Kaledas, Briscoe, and Waynick. NAYS: TIFFANY FR1GO. REX FUGABAN, SCOTT, MATTHEW SCOTT, CAR TOTAL $4,479.00 OLANN SEEVER, JOSEPH Councilmembers Dodge and Wiacek. Motion passed. AYES: Unanimous JAMIE GIDDINGS, DANIELLE GID- The Council as a Whole discussed the following items: LEY, NILTON GJECI, MARK SHENKEL. BRYAN SILI^, JESSICA • Item 11-98-812 Moved by Kaledas; supported by Dodge: RESOLVED: To SKELLY, CASANDRA SKOLN1K, Mayor Barker added Engineers Report at the beginning of the Study approve Traffic Control Orders #460, 461, 462, 234a, 122n, 418a and 248a, COBLE, JESSICA COINS, JEN Session. and Rescinding Orders #058,059,060, and 061. AYES: Unanimous NIFER GONZALEZ, JAMES CRASS- DAVID SMITH, RANDI SMITH. 1. Community Recreation Plan. MYER. CHRISTOPHER GRISSOM, RYAN SMITH, SARAH SMITH, JES 2. Computer Training. • Item 11-98-518 Moved by Dodge; supported by Kaledas: RESOLVED: To award the repair, emergency repair and preventative maintenance of City JASON GRISSOM, CURT GUIS SICA SOMOGYI, JESSICA 3. Michigan Municipal League-Membership. GAND, KELLY GUTOWSKI, SPEIGHTS, MARTIN STANO, 4. Senior Alliance Contribution. generators to GenPower Products in the amount of $7,168.92 over a two COSTAS STAVROU. JAMES 5. Library Final Payment. year period, plus hourly rate and parts. AYES: Unanimous ANDREW HAGAN, JENNIFER HA1-- 6. Purchase of Arms & Munitions. $ Item lt-98-614 Moved by Kaledas; supported by Dodge: RESOLVED: To ARKRDA. PATRICK HARDING, JEN STEVENS. MATTHEW SUTTON. 7. Sale of Police Motor Cars. award tho bid for retainer gland 6" and 8* sets to U.S. Filter in the amount NIFER HARDY, JEREMY HARDY, BRITTANY TAFT, ANGELA TALO. 8. Traffic Control Orders. of $1,304.00 to be charged to account #592-593-977.800. AYES: Unanimous KEVIN HARRINGTON, KENNETH LYNETTE TAY1X3R, BRANDY TEN 9. Pump Station/Generator Repairs. » Item 11-98616 Moved by Dodge; supported by Briscoe: RESOLVED: Tn HARV1LLE, JAMIE HAYWOOD, NANT, KYLE THOMAS, SCOTT TIM 10. DPS Purchases! award tho bid for 6" gate valves to East Jordan Iron Works in tho amount LAUREN HENR1KSON, ROBERT a. Retainer Gland Set MER, RACHEL TORRES, APRIL of $7,920.00 as tlioy were the lowest responsible bidder, to be charged to HENRY, RYAN HERBST, JENNIFER b. 6:GateValvo Account #592-593-740.00 AYES: Unanimous VAERTEN. JUSTIN VALENCE, c. Road Box HERGE, JESSICA HERGE. BROOKE ERIC VOJTKOFSKY. STACY d. Water Main Fittings • Item 11-08-618 Moved by Kaledas; supported by Dodge: RESOLVED To HESTER.JAMES HESTER, DAVID VOJTKOFSKY, KHELLI WADE. 11. Executive Office Chair. award the bid of *D" and *DD" Road Boxes to U.S. Filter in amount of HODGE, JACOB HORSLEY. MEGAN $1,878.20 to charged to 592-693-977.800. AYES: Unanimous LEAH WALSH. CRYSTAL WARD, 12. Mechanical Keyless Entry Lock. HUSTON, ANTHONY JEFFERSON. ANDREA WATSON. TONYA WEN 13. Mid-Town East/Brandt Street Assessments • UomALSfrJUl Moved by Briscoe; supported by Waynick: RESOLVED: ANGELINA JOHNSON, KRISTAL To award tho bid of Water Main Fitting Items 1-7 and 10-12 to Etna SKO, DAWNIELLE WHITE. • ltmlL*88-_BJ>3 Moved by Dodge; supported by Briscoe: RESOLVED; To JOHNSON, PARIS JONES, SHAN Supply in the amount of $5,23280 to bo charged to Account 592- GEORGE WHITE. TWANSI WHITE. have Wade-Trim along with the Parks & Recreation Commission and tho NAH JONES. AMY JOZKFOWIOZ, 693.740.000 AYES: Unanimous TERESA WIIX!OX. MEGAN WILKIN Parks & Recreation Director compile a new Community Reereation Five- CHRISTOPHER JUDD. NICOLE Year Plan for tho purpose of ohtflining funding from Proposal C, at a cost Tho meeting waa then adjourned, SON. CHLOK WILLIAMS, KELLY KAMINSKI, JENNIFER KANN1 not to exceed $10,000.00. AYES: Unanimous ALLYSON M. BETTiS WILSON, JESSICA WITTE, JULIA AINEN, VARINDER KAUR. ERIN City Clork-Treasuror WITTE. AMBER WOHLFEIL. KATIE • ItCinJUL-SMQQ Moved by Briscoe; supported by Wiacek: RESOLVED: KIDD, ELIZABETH KOFAHL, To award the bid for twenty-five (25) computer software training coupons PuWUK D«*mtwr"IS, 1S93 WOOLFOLK-MAHONE. ALEX ALEXANDER KUKKONEN. MELIS WREN, LEAH ZIMMER, MICHAEL SA LANKAN. ELIZABETH LANOW ZIMMERMAN ^^amm^mn^f^mmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmBmmmmmmmmiim**'i***iiW*i****^wmi The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 *A9 Ordinance from page A5 tion fell on the aide of the handi exceeding the requirement of is bad for the proposed casinos, we do care if we are subjected to are a lot of individuals who cent. capped employees - the asth state law," Gifford said. "To meet it's bad for the efforto to build an it," he said. invested a million dollars to do After the meeting, Gifford eaid matics, Wofford said. the demands of their customers U entertainment center," Gifford Parker told commissioners the business in Wayne County," he was pleased with the removal I would like to control the - many of'whom are non-smok said. "One restaurant chain, question was what the commis O'Neil said. Boike believed the of the ban for bars and restau amount of nicotine in my lungs ers - many restaurant owners Outback Steakhouse, is already sioner do as legislators about county should not act because it rants. The MRA was open.jtor and in my blood," Wofford said. have restructured buildings, re-evaluating plans to build new "something we know is harming did not have the authority to do smoking restrictions, Gifford "If I go into a restaurant, the added new air circulation sys establishments in Wayne County people." so. pointed out as that group helped smokers are dictating that tems and set non-smoking per because of the proposed ban." "We have speed limits to pro "The state can supersede any set the 50 percent standard. If a amount. I don't choose the dress- centages far above 50 percent." Marquette County passed a tect others," Parker said. thing we adopt," Boike said. ban were initiated in Wayne ing in their salad." Citing the Michigan Public similar ban and it faces a legal Commissioner O'Neil agreed O'Neil thought the county com County, Wayne County patrons But Robert Gifford, executive Health Code, Gifford said state challenge from the MRA, Gifford that 8 rooking was a health prob missioners should not legislate who want to smoke would go to director of the Michigan Restau laws prohibit municipalities said. lem, but moved to reject the ordi such a ban. another restaurant in another rant Association, which repre from enacting more stringent nance, which was rejected by the Cockrel asked "If not here, county, he said. sents 3,500 restaurants through regulations on restaurants than In favor of ban committee, 6-2. then where? I believe it's a good "We want a level playing out the state, said most restau exist at the state level. Mark Cooper of the Michigan Earlier, O'Neil had called ordinance. I think we need to do field," Gifford said. rants provide at least 50 percent Gifford said similar bans have Citizens for Smoke-Free Air sup smoking a "freedom of choice" this now." Her amendment of seats for non-smokers. hurt businesses in Arizona, Cali ported the ban. and a decision that ought to be reflected the percentage of smok "Restaurants are already fornia and New York. "The ban "We don't care if people smoke, left to business owners. "There ers in Wayne County - 25 per Plans from page A7 curve when they further STORES OPEN SUNDAY 1QAM amended the bill to remove a requirement that school dis tricts pay the "prevailing wage" (a legal euphemism for union scale) on construction jobs. "That will be a poison pill in the House," said Sen. Ken YOUR nSPEOAL DeBeaussaert, D-Macomb Coun ty, predicting the Democrat-con trolled House would never agree to it. "This prevailing wage is alto gether a separate issue," said Sen. Mike O'Brien, D-Detroit. "Get another bill," he told Republicans. Replied Rogers: "This (prevail ing wage) adds costs. This takes money from school kids for books and computers." O'Brien shot back: "All the books and computers aren't worth a darn if the roof caves in.", PLUS SAVE AN Sen. Leon Stille, R-Spring Lake, who sponsored the pre vailing wage repeal, said the requirement does nothing but add to school construction costs. "It has nothing to do with con struction quality," he said. Refer to House Bill 5654 when writing to your state senator, Hull! in [IK : uyxt'.l M.ni.l.ii.K .>! lliuoru I muck ilii V ^ Ni'ik iYnir.il IUII ti riklhl M'I itu iii.lo. r\n\ l)iii!\; \<tl\ c >\ nil (Miffing Mir l. i 'rn,1i •• ^v . r!: .lir yvliiMti- tini'i . .ii •• - ' w. <" "\ ,il nt •Ij.n k \i> \\ .111 i>i '» l ' .11:.1 i . 'lll'nl ««,1i-rn :: .ii '"' it.nil i .ii"l i'i''< fl iiltyjr Ii • .> '<•: i itii «.i\ :" v'1'1 ""'' I H^iJ i.nir.Miliny: .m.i : - .1 kin' H - \. • ,iiu. 1. 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Health & Fitness Page 1, Section B Kcdv Wygnnik. Editor 734 953 2105 on (he web; http://obsofvernccentric.com Sunday, December 13,1998 2UNIQUE HOLIDAY E N T EvR'.'T A I N I N G KELLI LEVVTON Happy holidays BE A DEAR, begin with SERVE FUN, good planning ears of human history and folk lore have le/t it's imprint on our HEALTHY FOOD Y society, culture and family regarding the rich celebration, and all that accompanies, the Christmas sea* son. The tradition that lives in the forethought of my mind are. the scents AT YOUR PARTY of Christmas. Sure you can't beat the essence of fresh pine filling the air from a brightly lit Christmas tree, or BY PEGGY MARTTNELLI-EVERTS giant stemmed glass. She fills it with the aroma wafting through the house THE TWELVE TIPS OF CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WRITER ice, puts the cocktail sauce in a little of that special holiday roast. But my crystal bowl in the center and rings inner child is always yearning for fra love the holiday sea this with shrimp and lemon wedges. Always serve food when you serve alcohol. grant scents of holiday baking. A son when houses are A little garland around the base and warm rich cookie in one hand, and a at their festive best voila! A simply elegant hors d'oeuvre piece of Grandma's fudge in the other, and anticipation fills that at about 10 calories per medium would conjure visions of sugar plum the air. Family tradi shrimp, is an extravagant, indul fairies dancing in my head, and best tions play center stage Offer activities other than just munching. Plan gence. describe Christmas for me. as we bring out our sing Christmas carols, pJay holiday games or observe symbolic/religious traditions. Even though some holiday food tra good china and • Stuffed mushroom caps ditions have been revamped, short favorite holiday orna ments, greet friends Prepared according to,the recipe I ened, or all together substituted, to fit have provided, these tasty treats are and family at parties If you are entertaining, eat a little something the demands on our present day exis only about 20 calories each! tence, many of us are still baking and cook the tradi before guests arrive so you don't feel like you tional dishes of the have to eat quickly while serving. ) from scratch and making holiday con • Smoked Salmon i* fections. season. Served with mini bagels and honey Homemade sweets are such a Christmas is a true mustard are great. Add salmon to fet- thoughtful way to share Christmas delight for the senses. tuccine noodles for a wonderful pasta Offer bottled or sparkling water as drink The smell of a fresh Christmas tree, alternatives, served in champagne flutes with a and revel in the merry making, gift dish. strawberry, sparkling water is festive! giving and exchanging. May I sug and cookies baking in the oven. The gest picking up an old holiday baking sounds of Christmas carols and jingle • Hummus and tabbouleh stuffed tradition or beginning a new one to bells in department stores. The sights tomatoes of.beautiful holiday light displays on For this, simply cut the top off a cher When buying wine for your party, remember that form your children's Christmas mem -you will get four B2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 JEBX- from page Bl pieces of festive holiday linen, cakes that you may have placed. to enjoy the spirit of Christmas. thus creating different levels as Start processing vegetables, pick It's really not about food - it's a stage for your platters, bowls, your green beanB, cut your car about enjoying your family and etc... Give some thought to your rots, parsnips, etc. If you peel close ones. Your table is set, Expand your vegetable menu your side dishes are ready to go, centerpiece, how about some apples or potatoes in advance fresh pine branches placed make sure you store thorn in your silver clean, plates out, bevr BY MELANIE POLK between risers? Holiday ribbon water with a little lemon juice. erages to be iced one hour SPECIAL WRITES cascaded about? Candles are • DAY 2 - OK, let's get cook before. always a nice touch. Colors and ing! Go ahead and blanch your The only thing left to chance is 'llfariety is more than textures will lend to your festive vegetables and place them in re to meet with family, and coordi \'w just the spice of life, holiday tables. Think of your heating pans with a little salt, nate your meat preparation with Mt's the key to a healthy table as the stage and the food pepper and butter so that on meal time so that all runs, life as well. Eating a as the actors. Christmas Day all you need to smoothly. Make sure children 'variety of wholesome • DAY 5 - Gather you china, do is reheat in oven or and non-kitchen participants do •-'foods is the beat way to serving pieces and linen. Double microwave and serve. You could the clean up. get all the important check for cleanliness and don't also put a little water in the bot The 2 Unique family and nutrients, fiber and forget to polish the silver. This tom of the pan and steam on the myself wish you health, happi phytochemicals that is also a good day for starting stovetop for a few seconds. Boil, ness, prosperity, tranquility and .are proving so essential some cleaning, and to find your mash, stir and bake. Get all kindred spirit for the New Year! rc, to guard against cancer favorite Christmas cards, cas your side dishes ready to go. If And to all a good night! and other serious dis settes and records. you can make sauces ahead of eases. • DAY 4 - The last place you time - go for it! Clean lettuce Chef Kelli L. Lewton is owner Scientists don't yet want to be stuck on Christmas and greens and store with a wet of 2 Unique Caterers and Event know exactly which Eve is the grocery store. Go towel covering them. Clean Planners in Bloom field Hills. A specific elements in today and buy your fresh pro meat and season so it will be graduate of Schoolcraft College's food offer the most pro AsraucA-N LvsnnnE FOR CANCER RESEARCH duce and dairy products. Don't oven ready. Set the table. Culinary Arts program, Kelli is a jection, so eating many forget the egg nog and cinna • DAY 1 - MERRY CHRIST part-time instructor at the col different kinds of veg Delicious side dish: This simple recipe for orange-but mon. MAS lege. Look for her column in etables, fruits and tered brussels sprouts may become a new, easy favorite at • DAY 3 -Pick up your fresh Because you were a planner, Taste on the second Sunday of grains provides a full your house. meats and any special orders for you can leisurely roll out of bed the month. "" range of health - pro moting benefits. Keep this in mind the next eaten raw, so it is a welcome them perfect for salads (try time you're in the produce addition to any raw vegetable them cubed in a Waldorf . department, and expand your platter or salad. salad). Beef from page Bl , vegetable repertoire with It's also popular in Italian When cooked, they have a something you've never tried cooking; try julienne slices sweet, nutty flavor that's great broiled tomato stuffed with read thermometer inserted in the mushrooms. Simmer wine mixture . before. sauteed with broccoli florets in in stir-fries or stews. Try spinach for raves for flavor, fiber thickest part of the roast reaches until reduced by half. Return ; Sample some fresh fennel - a bit of olive oil, then sprin Jerusalem artichoke slices desired temperature (120°F for mushrooms to liquid. Reheat it resembles celery, but has a kled with lemon juice and sea steamed tender crisp with and "good" eating. rare, 135°F for mediu/n) about 25- wonderful licorice-like taste. soned to taste with salt and sliced carrots, sauteed onion, briefly. The leafy tops should be pepper. garlic and thyme, splashed BEEF TENDERLOIN ROAST 45 minutes. Nutrition facts: (per 3 ounce '.^unblemished and not limp, Look for Jerusalem arti with lemon juice. 2-3 pound Tenderloin Butt Remove from oven. Cover the serving) 181 Calories, 8.7g Fat. and chokes, whose knobby tubers Filet roast loosely with aluminum foil 3.3g Saturated Fat; 72mg are starchy like potatoes, but Experiment - there should be no brown 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced and let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Cholesterol; 64mg Sodium. sweeter. Raw, they have the Food Exchanges: 3 lean meat r spots or cracks on the bottom Don't let the odd appearance 1 tablespoon olive oil The roast will continue cooking. | of the bulb. 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I I «6-IV20OiBtb *W lift[De a IHE I M ' 183 B8JB_J1_ JS _ra JH i mlfm wTm eTiilf ra m v* m m m m m m m i &\.«i*v°r The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 >ft* •Wl Latkes a tasty favorite Festive treats sure to Here are some Latke recipes In a mixing bowl, mash and cut into 1-inch chunks for Hanukkah from — "Every cauliflower to small bits with a 1/4 cup matzoh meal day Cooking for the Jewish fork. Add mashed potatoes, mat 1/4 cup grated Parmesan please holiday guests Home" by Ethel G. Hoftnan. zoh meal, garlic, salt, pepper, and cheese These buttery, crusty latkes egg. Blend thoroughly. See Peggy Evert's story about stems, lemon juice and seasonings late chips are eaten out of hand in the 2 tablespoons chopped fresh holiday entertaining on Taste and cook for 1 minute. Mix this Shape into 12 patties - 3 inche3 In the bowl of an electric mu^er streets of the Marais, the old parsley front. with the chicken breast. in diameter and about 1/2 inch fitted with the paddle attachment Jewish neighborhood in Paris. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Recipes compliments of HDS Soon filling into 16 mushroom blend the flour, the sugar, the bak Use thawed frozen cauliflower thick. Sprinkle with kaBha, press 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive or veg Services. caps and place on lightly sprayed ing soda, the baking powder, the floretB if you like, to speed up ing into both sides. STUFFED MUSHROOMS etable oil baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for salt, the cinnamon and the cloves preparation. If served with Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 16 medium mushrooms with 15-20 minutes. Makes 16. until the mixture is combined well. meat, oil should be used for fry large skillet over medium-high stems removed and finely In a food processor, combine Nutrition information per serv In a small bowl whisk together ing and the mashed potatoes heat. Fry latkes in batches, adding chopped ing: (2 mushrooms) Calories 40, eggs, onion, and potatoes. Process the espresso, the milk, the egg should not contain any dairy more butter as necessary, until 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped Protein 5g, Fat 0.60g, Sodium until onion and potatoes are finely yolk and the vanilla, add the mix products. they are browned and crust is 2 minced garlic cloves 158mg. Percent of calories from ture to the flour mixture, beating crisp, about 3 minutes per side. chopped. fat 13 1 tablespoon chicken broth until a dough is formed, and stir in CAULIFIOWER-POTATO LATKES Drain on paper towels. Serve hot. Transfer to a mixing bowl and 2 teaspoons flour the hazelnuts and the chocolate 1 cup cauliflower florets Makes 12. CAPPUCCINO BISCOTTI blend in matzoh meal, cheese, 1/4 cup nonfat milk chips. 11/2 cups mashed potatoes parsley, and mustard. 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 cups unbleached all-pur 3 tablespoons matzoh meat pose flour Turn the dough out onto a PARMESAN POTATO LATKES Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large non 1 teaspoon parsley, finely floured surface, knead it several 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup sugar stick skillet over medium heat. chopped times and halve it. Working on a Parmesan cheese adds a distinct 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Slide rounded tablespoonfuls of A dash of curry powder large buttered and floured baking bite to the classic latke. These 1/2 teaspoon double-acting 1/4 teaspoon white pepper potato batter into the hot oil, Salt and pepper to taste sheet, with floured hands, form make a tempting platter, which is baking powder 1 egg, beaten pressing each with a wide spatula 1/4 pound cooked, skinless each piece of dough into a flattish sometimes garnished with pesto 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons kasha sauce. to flatten slightly. chicken, finely chopped log 12 inches long and 2 inches 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon wide, and arrange the logs at least 4 to 6 tablespoons butter Cook until golden brown and Saute onion and garlic in chick 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 3 inches apart on the sheet. In a large pot of salted boiling 2 eggs crisp on both sides about three en broth until limp. Blend in flour 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon and cook on low until slightly Bake the logs in the middle of-a water, cook cauliflower until it is 1/4 small onion, but into 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper strong brewed espresso, very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain pieces towels. Serve hot. Makes 24; 6 to 8 browned. Add milk and cook until preheated 350°F oven for 35 min cooled utes and let them cool on the bak and pat dry. 4 medium potatoes, peeled servings. smooth and thick. Add mushroom 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ing sheet on a rack for 10 minutes. milk Reduce the oven temperature to 1 large egg yolk 275°F. On a cutting board, cut the 1 teaspoon vanilla logs crosswise on the diagonal into Sweets make savory holiday gifts 3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, 3/4-inch slices, arrange the biscot skinned and chopped ti, cut side down, on the baking coarse See related 2 Unique Column Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 min and blend. Fold in dry ingredients, nuts 1/2 cup semi-sweet choco See TREATS, B4 on Taste front. Recipes compli utes until lightly browned . Test Divide dough in two wrap in and apricots.Divide dough in ments ofKelli Lewton. by poking wooden toothpick into plastic and chill for two hours. Roll half and mold into a piece 3 inch center of half sheet tray and see if dough 1/4 inch thick and cut with es wide and 8 inches long. Ahhhh...jiist in time. WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT it swipes clean which would indi holiday shaped cutters. Brush withEgg Wash made from 1 egg mixed with 1 table BROWNIES cate brownies being done. Makes about 5 dozen. Bake on greased or parchment spoon milk. 1 pound white chocolate prepared half sheet trays at 350°F Bake log in 350°F oven 15-20 7-9 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen 1 pound plus 2 tablespoons SPICED HOLIDAY COOKIES minutes until golden brown on unsalted butter 3-inch cookies 1/3 cup butter softened prepared cookie sheet with 10 whole eggs parchment paper. 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla ALMOND APRICOT BISCQTTI Cool 8-10 minutes and slice 11/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon peppermint 2 cups all purpose flour logs on a diagonal 1/2-inch wide 1 cup sour cream slices. Arrange slices cut side extract 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup molasses down on parchment prepared 5 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking pow 2 eggs baking sheet and return to oven 1 teaspoon baking powder der 1 teaspoon vanilla for 5 minutes. Remove and cool. 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Makes 2 1/2 dozen. 5 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup finely crushed pep 1 1/2 cups sugar Chefs tip: Melt 1 cup semi permints 1 tablespoon ground cinna 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted sweet dark chocolate over a dou 1/2PRICE SALE* mon butter ble boiler, dip ends of biscotti in U2 Off All Peppcridge farm Cookie*. Cracker*, Goldfish, Layer C«ke«, Melt butter and chocolate over Turnover*, and Bread Items. No Coupon Necessary. May Nol Be Combined 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 whole eggs chocolate. With Other Offers. '1/2 Off Suggested Manufacturer's Retail Pric*. double boiler on low heat stirring 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon almond extract often. Once melted whip by hand DARK CHOCOLATE BARK until completely smooth. 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon grated orange Register to Win 1 teaspoon baking soda peel 2 pounds semi-sweet In separate bowl beat eggs until v a FREE 1 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced "dried" apricots chocolate.(broken up) i J smooth thick and pale in color. 1/4 cup walnuts (Chopped) 3' Stocking BAKEumuiaiiaoMiHanaR Y THSIf T STORKS*i mm an - Add sugar to eggs and continue to 1/2 cup sliced toasted Cream butter, shortening and 1/2 cup pretzels (chopped) beat for 7-8 minutes. Add choco sugar. Add sour cream, molasses, almonds Full of Toys 1/2 cup Holiday M&M's 9tiofeifcfcss. late butter mixture to beaten vanilla and eggs continue to beat Egg wash To make bark, melt chocolate DEC. 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 sugar and eggs, mix well and stir until smooth. legg in a double boiler on low heat. FRI. • SAT. • SUN. «MON. 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Each of his 12 chap past the information on how to grow that this is "A Juicy and Authoritative •ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER sculptor Elsa Peretti. Each is repre ters suggests a festive menu centered potatoes to find recipes for charcoal Guide to Selecting, Seasoning, and > sented by recipes and photographs of on a dish that is traditional to a partic baked potatoes and oven-roasted pota Cooking Today's Beef, Pork, Lamb and *'. Many cookbooks feed the eyes and favorite dishes. ular country, accompanied by recipes toes with rosemary. Veal." 'jhe mind even before they're carried Lambeth, who also lives in Fayet- from other countries, all adapted for Vegetables ranging from beans and This is not a large-format picture ;pff to the kitchen to be put to work to teville, traveled the world to photo American cooks. The English chapter beets to melons and rutabagas are sur 'feed the family. book, but there is plenty to read and graph the dishes in their appropriate features Granny's fruitcake; the Amer veyed, with dozens of colorful images learn. ;« Some of the more elegant may make settings. Hong Kong is the setting for ican chapter features roast turkey and practical dishes. ;it no farther than the coffee table. I.M. Pei's orange-glazed chicken. A with pecan nut and pine kernel stuff Asian cooking ;t Either way, cookbooks of taste make building designed by Pei is in the pho ing. "Classic Asian Cooking" (DK, $24.95) •Wonderful gifts. Here are some glossy tograph's background. The book is illustrated with color Basics by Sri Owen is another gem of design. Examples that have mouthwatering About half of the 160 recipes were photos of the food, as well as with Getting down to basics are "Ultimate Picture a dish of fried chicken, pho yisual presentation. provided by the artists, Lambeth said. vignettes of paintings and prints, and Beer" (DK, $29.95) by Michael Jackson tographed on a blue-and-white plate, .; "Cuisine of the Creative" (Miami Dog "Many of them are cooks. ...Elsa comments on national food customs and "Ulftmate Bread" (DK, $24.95) by with the ingredients arranged stylish Press, $49) is a collaboration between Peretti and (architect Massinu)) and traditions. Eric Treuille and Ursula Ferrigno. ly like a fan radiating around the ; James Lambeth, an architect who took Both are large-format books, shining Vignelli created recipes specially for plate. Recipes, regional tastes and ;all the photos, and Miles James, his with this publisher's usual clean us." spices are explained and illustrated. son-in-law, who is chef-owner of the Heirloom Vegetables design and print quality. Both are Other recipes were created by James Finally, "Le Cordon Bleu Home Col James at the Mill restaurant in Fayet "A Celebration of Heirloom Vegeta packed with relevant information and from artists' descriptions or state lection" (Perplus Editions, $12 per vol te ville, Ark. ments. bles" (Artisan, $35) by Roger Yepsen is recipes. '. The book was born, Lambeth says, generously illustrated with the The beer book is a connoisseur's ume) is a series of about 20 titles, each When he and James decided they could Menus and Music author's own watercolors. What parade of bottle shapes and labels. It in a slim hardback volume. Titles explore the connection between food A 60-minute CD of carols sung by Yepsen is celebrating are the old-time recommends beers to serve with shell cover such themes as Winter, Chicken, and creativity together. cathedral choirs is slotted into the varieties, the living antiques of the fish and beers to sip with chocolate. Potatoes, Sauces and Chocolate. Each Some 50 architects, chefs and pho cover of chef Willi Elsener's "Menus vegetable world. Another one-topic book: "The Com has a selection of recipes with full- tographers were selected for the book. and Music for Christmas" (Macmillan, A full-page spread on potatoes fea plete Meat Cookbook" (Houghton Mif page color photos. Each is self-con Among them: Pop art's Andy Warhol; $25) to form ain angel's halo. tures the Yellow Finn, the All Blue, flin, $35) by Bruce Aidells and Denis tained. Collectively, they could add up chef Wolfgang Puck and his wife, Elsener is executive chef of London's the Caribo and the Irish Cobble. Go Kelly. The book's subtitle spells out to a cook's personal encyclopedia. Festive orange-honey glazed chicken perfect for Hanukkah ; AP - Orange-Honey Glazed ish cuisine such as prunes, ORANGE-HONEY GLAZED quartered 1 tablespoon honey 1 medium carrot, shredded Chicken with Matzo-Prune honey and matzo. 1 1/4 cups pitted prunes, Stuffing is a festive dish that CHICKEN WITH MATZO-PRUNE Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons margarine The chicken is baked in quartered •meets the traditions of STUFFING 2/3 cup chopped onion 5 tablespoons orange juice Hanukkah meals, combining ele pieces, so it does not take as long Four 6 1/4-inch matzo ments historically linked to Jew to cook as a whole bird. 3 to 3 1/2-pound chicken. concentrate, thawed 2/3 cup sliced celery sheets, broken into 1/2- inch pieces mm^m^^^m^r^ww^m^msimmmmm^m^^^m^mmmM^mm^ 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth All Natural, No Preservatives, 11/2 teaspoons ground all Direct from Indiana Amish Community spice FRESH AM/SHTWCHYS 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme $129 leaves Lb Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil 1 a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Holiday Pipe Rueeer'e Hame Season chicken with salt and pepper; place pieces in pan spaced Mexicalll - Spinach Virginia - Honey Cured apart with skin sides down. Bake Dill - Onion Canadian Maple * on lower oven rack 30 minutes. $*49 $2" Lb. In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the orange juice concentrate and the honey; set aside. To make stuffing: In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Mix in onion, celery Salad for and carrot. Cook 5 minutes. Mix in Liparl'e your Parties remaining 2 tablespoons concen Longhorn Macaroni & trate and the remaining ingredi ents. Cook and mix about 2 min Cheese Cheddar Salad utes until some of the liquid is •99 $169 absorbed. Season with 1/2 tea Lb. I Lb. spoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pep per. •C'I h( r-'^ rn-Miiif.t ;IT rf.fr BOP'!i U f> PA. CHOICE POP'S U.b.P.A. f MOICF LAMB • Boneless, center cut I Oil a 1 1/2-quart baking dish or CROWN WESTLAND LAMS Whole 4 individual baking dishes. (If PORK LOIN 31210 W. Warren at Merriman ROAST 734-522-3357 LOIN CHOPS LEG-O-LAM0 using individual baking dishes, The Otter ^*EPA5T place in shallow baking pan.) White Meat We Accept Pood Stamps $A99 Place stuffing in baking dish or $ Hourst M-Sat 9-8 • Sun 10-6 Lb. dishes; cover tightly with alu Prices good Deo. 14th thru Dec. 27th Pon't Forget minum foil. » 2'J H(T f-KAlN Ff:P PFt'F Mint Jelly The Other Wnte Meat Brush chicken with honey mix CITY CHICKEN HOLIDAY i ture; turn skin sides up and brush WE CARRY FRESH Made from Prime Cut again. Continue to cook 30 to 40 minutes longer until juices run DEARBORN POLISH Pork & Veal POINSETTIES clear when pierced with the point SAUSAGE and of a knife, brushing once or twice SMOKED SAUSAGE. $C49 BEEF ROAST with honey mixture. If needed, ALSO CLASSIC WHOLE •r Lb. %FROM w$ T0 cover loosely with foil during last or HALF HAMS Approximately 5 per lb. half of baking to prevent over ri 29'l browning. At the same time, baki (PI'^MC-l'f "J! t'Hi)t-;v !!*', (•TfN.iMM • NT |V H- stuffing on upper oven rack, allow ^NftDANIDEA GIFT & FRUIT ing 30 minutes for single dish and Corn Fed Peef Rolled Ground Beef from FORYOUR BASKETS 20 minutes for individual dishes GROUN SIRLOIN TIP FRUrT BASKET? FROM Makes 4 servings. $C99 SIRLOIN ROAST CALL US wJ FA. $ Nutritional facts per serv Canton 734-454-01 tl TO ing: 1,143 cal., 97 g pro , ,r>fi t: wk (or Ed $ 59 09 $ fat, 906 mg sodium, 62 g carbo Lb. Lb. WwtlMd 734-522-3357 *?9"E. 1 2 Mk (Of DM or Veronica Recipe from: California Prun, ftEASE - 3 PAYS WTKt Board Direct From the i Grain Fed Peef Whole Grain M&eef Amleh Community folleh - Regular or Chunky The Original TENDERLOINS TENDERLOIN LAYER BACON SAUSAGE Treats Foil Wrapped FILLETS Spiral Ham from page B3 $«99 Never Cry-o-Vac Home Made Here! sheet, and bake them for 10 If. or minutes on each aide or until tlu>\ frozen - Ready are pale golden. To Serve All White Meat Award Winning PUTTERFLY LOIN The longer you bake them, ihr Reg.-Cheddar Assorted harder thoy become. Some people $*19 PORK CHOPS PORK CHOPS like them very crunchy. Transfer Chicken Nuggets Jennie Pierogl $039 the biscotti to rocks to cool and 3 Lb. store thorn in airtight containers $ 39 Makes about 32 biscotti. Last Pay To Order $«? Wfr ' Lb* December 21st 2 Lb. Nutrition information per serving: (2 slices) 188 Calorics 4g Protein, 7g fat, 80mg Sodi urn. 30g Carbohydrates. Percent ol calorics from fnt 36. W0£<$\MiWi£ Page 5, Section B Kim Mortson. 734 953 2111 Fitneson the web: http://observor-cccentrtc.com s Sunday. December 13. 1998 KAiXJ^S'uKi^M^tiiSji ,.•::-:-.^.--^-:-.-:-.^.-..---^^^^^ MEDICAL BRIEFS A ray of hope Health facilities Clinical study brings remission to lymphoma patient Schoolcraft College Sunday Health Club is offering convenient BY KIMBERLY A. MORTSON • STAFF WRITER hours during the Nev/ Year to keep up with 1999 resolutions to be fit [email protected] and trim. For $4 a visit, an individ ual membership fee of $32 or a ob Riethmiller was alone family membership fee of $70, you when he learned "he had non- can enjoy 13 weeks of unstructured BHodgkin's lymphoma, a activity in a full equipped facility lethal blood-borne cancer of the from Jan. 3-March 28. Call (734) immune system. 462-4413 for information. "T was expecting to hear the lumps in my leg and collar bone were benign cysts not unlike one 1 Breastfeeding support had removed years earlier," said U La Leche League of Livonia Riethmiller. I went without my wife because I didn't expect to meets monthly for breastfeeding hear I had cancer. I was devastat support and information. Babies ed." and children are always welcome. Next meeting on Monday, Decem At the age of 31, the Livonia ber 14th. Please call for location father and husband was told he and/or additional information. could expect to live another four to 10 years. Theresa (734) 261-6814, Vicki (313) 937-3011, or Michelle (734) 591- Riethmiller's prognosis was not 7071. good. Sadly, traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation only bring about Blood drive short-lived states of remission in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients The American Red Cross will and tend to make them extremely sponsor a Community Blood Drive ill. at St. Mary Hospital from 7 r..m. to 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 4 in the auditori Following his diagnosis in um. This is an important time of December 1994. Riethmiller had both tumors removed and was year to give blood as supplies are being cared for by an oncologist at low. To schedule a time to donate, the Karmanos Cancer Institute. call (734) 655-2907. Walk-ins are At home, he and his wife. Linda, accepted but appointments are pre began to refocus their outlook on ferred. life. "We put less value in material Weekday play things," said Riethmiller, who was STtff PHOTO IT TOH tUWVH Handball, paddleball, racquet- concerned his young children wouldn't remember their father if In remission: Bob Riethmiller and his wife, Linda, are thankful that the clinical study he was ball and wallyball courts are avail in gave him more time to be with his two young children, Megan, 4 1/2, and Amber, 22 able for evening play Mon.-Wed. he died in four or five years. "I and Fridays at Schoolcraft College. wanted to enjoy my kids and months, and watch them grow up. A $35 fee reserves a court and spend as much time with them as equipment for 15 weeks beginning possible." Physicians discovered a third in his small intes the week of Jan. 4. Enrollment is After his surgery, Riethmiller returned to Kar tine. While the tumors' return was a disturbing limited and courts are scheduled manos every six months for a CAT scan evalua "At the time, 1 was told there wasn't an opening available and that I wasn't eligible." reminder he had cancer, Riethmiller was deter for doubles play. Participants must tion but he says he was basically on his own. "We mined to participate in Kaminski's study. furnish their own locks and towels. kept up with research being done in hopes some In order to participate, he would have to wait "I had to meet certain parameters to be eligible Call (734) 462-4413 for informa thing would come about but there wasn't really until his tumors returned. such as the tumors had to be a certain size and tion. anything they could do for me." "It seemed kind of ironic." said Riethmiller my bone marrow couldn't be infected with the "Things would have to get worse before I could According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer more than 25 percent." approximately 270,000 people are afflicted with qualify to participate in a program that might Thinking healthy non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the United States make things better." Part of study Learn how to choose the A fitness instructor by trade, Riethmiller said alone. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma currently is the In December 1997. Riethmiller qualified as the thoughts that lead to inner peace he had been in general good health all his life, sixth leading cause of death among cancers in the 40th clinical trial candidate out of a 60-patient making the diagnosis of Stage III non-Hodgkin's and well being is the emphasis of a U.S. and has the second fastest growing mortality study group to receive a drug called Bexxar. class sponsored by Botsford Health rate. lymphoma seem all the more dismal. Produced by Coulter Pharmaceuticals, it's an Development Network g^ss,*^:»tvrjj:L*fg.-auK^ ^v;;iarj»a:n^a^vJ5:!M^Baty,*m^ m naajgrnnfneiHiiMsanitii-^^* v.« The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 from page B5 MEDICAL DATEBOOK ^Isolated from the general pop bone marrow biopsy. There Itemt for Medical Datebook are St. Mary Hospital is committed Support offered for cardiac ulation of the hospital, Rieth was less than 1 percent of welcome from all hospitals, to providing education and sup patients and/or their significant miller spent three days with his original tumors left. In physicians, companies and resi port to area mothers who decide others. Discussion, education restricted human-contact due to October, lie underwent the dents active In the Observer- to breastfeed their babies. A and camaraderie are the focus. tji'e' extremely high levels of same testing and the tumors area medical community. Items class is scheduled from 7 to 9 From 7-9 p.m. Call (734) 458- - radioactivity injected into his were considered completely should be typed or legibly writ p.m. This class is designed for 3242. system. gone. ten and sent to: Medical Date- expectant mothers between the *'There were lead plates on the "It's a one-time deal," said book, c/o The Observer News seventh and eighth month of stdes of the beds and hospital Riethmiller. "That's why it's papers, 36251 Schoolcraft, pregnancy. The class will focuB WED, JAN. 6 clothing worn by the staff that so different than chemother Livonia 48150, e-mail kmort- on the benefits of breastfeeding [email protected] or for infant, mother and family. DIABETES SUPPORT did have contact with me, were apy that you have to keep Meets the first Wednesday of tigged radioactive," said Rieth- going back for." faxed to (734) 591-7279. Cost of the class is $20. Pre-reg- istration is requested, but moth each month at 2:30 p.m. and 7 njiller. He says he spent another It has been eight months p.m. Guest speakers and open week at a relative's home so as since the treatment and ers can register at the class. Call (734)655-1100. discussion provide information not to, expose his young child at Riethmiller still reports no and support. You must RSVP at tte time to the radioactivity. side effects from the radioac TUE, DEC. 15 (734) 458-4330. « Good news tive antibody and he 8TROKE/AHEURY8M GROUP J One month after the injection, remains in remission - For those who have had or have MON, DEC. 21 ftiethmiller underwent a nuclear tumor-free. a cerebral aneurysm or stroke. SPORTS SAFETY scan (similar to an X-ray) and a "I'm feeling pretty confi Family members/friends wel Course trains individuals to JAN. 7-19 dent," said come. Group will meet Dec. 15 at become instructors to teach STOP SMOKING CLINIC Riethmiller, Garden City Hospital for a pre coaches and other interested The City of Livonia is sponsoring : T who will sentation and to promote a shar individuals basic first aid skills the "Stop Smoking" clinic con - &L- . IT9 return to ing interaction free of charge. for athletic injuries, choking and ducted by anti-smoking presen the Univer STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY Garden City Hospital, 6245 CPR for adults and children. ter Dr. Arthur Weaver, the sity of Quality time: Riethmiller Inkster Road, Garden City. Call Course length is four hours; fee seven night program will be held ^ JMG% Michigan doesn't take for granted the (734) 458-4396. includes course cost and materi at Civic Center Library, 32777 Cancer Cen Five Mile Road, just east of »** isPHKs i quality time he spends with FIBROMYALGIA & NUTRITION als, $50. Livonia Red Cross Ser ter in Jan vice Center, 29691 W. Six Mile, Farmington. No set fee is VKHT •&& J uary for a his two daughters (from left) Dr. Martin Tamler of Beaumont charged, although donations are '2*1'™' •/( Livonia. Call (734) 542-2787. Zmm^ ^* m CAT scan to Megan, 4% and Amber, 22 Hospital will host a seminar on accepted. Dates include: Jan. 7, -3I|^H§ ^M ik. ™3»?./.- " j. evaluate his months. Decorating the tree the role nutrition plays in the CPR REVIEW Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 and progress. treatment of fibromyalgia. The Individuals with current CPR Jan. 19. All sessions run from > •*•. ~*-*wr **\ together is just one of the focus will be on a 40-30-30 diet. certificates can be recertified in ».v-«< "I'm so 7:30-9 p.m. Call (734) 466-2535 iv The seminar will begin at 7 p.m. * 'V r-^KS pleased. In things he's able to do as a Adult, Infant/Child, Community for information. 1994, I stay-at-home dad. at the Beaumont Auditorium, at CPR or CPR for the Professional thought the south end of the hospital. Rescuer. Certification and text is /^4i there." For more information call required to take this review there was no For more information on hope. Today, I Sharon at (248) 344-4063. course. Course runs from 6-10 FRI, JAN. 8 0&i Bexxar for the treatment of non- p.m. Cost is $22. Livonia Red REDUCING RISK know there's Hodgkin's lymphoma, call (800) something out Cross Service Center, 29691 W. Dr. Marcella Salib will host a 'J/I 865-1125. WED, DEC. 16 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 542- discussion on high blood pres 2787. sure (hypertension) and stress at BREATHER'S CLUB • a .4i mmWHWti—mm**^m^m+m the Leather Bottle Restaurant. MEDICAL A support group for persons and Guest speaker James Mikrut, Buy& Hang Today & In-stock Vertical Blinds or families with respiratory JANUARY R.P.T. will be featured. The pro NEWSMAKERS problems. Meets at 7 p.m. in gram will run from 1-2 p.m. Classroom 3 of the Garden City MINI FITNESS CLASSES Pre Holiday Bonus' Matching Valance (health-o-rama/2-3 p.m.). Hospital Medical Office Building Schoolcraft College offers almost Subtopics will include MStt^JESBZ^J V^SK.^&.tS&i.t'-^'-^&i r-S> and is free of charge. Call (734) 60, four-week mini physical edu 10 Physician inducted cause/effect of hypertension, con Pattern/Six* tH^ Frank Winters, D.O., of Livo 458-3481. Garden City Hospital, cation classes during this month trolling and treating heart j&fcv XW 1 /85½ . nia, was inducted as a fellow of 6245 Inkster Road, Garden City. to restart your metabolism after attack and coping and prevent BiJje.arMotm.liaoB.C-tOTiP.V.C 47.» mt 99.91 the American College of Osteo OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING the holidays. The classes include ing complications of heart dis yoga, aerobics, a variety of Owka, bin, Oika Uvm f.V.C 55.91 104.9» 1)4.91 pathic Family Physicians Oakwood Healthcare Center in ease. The Leather Bottle is locat (ACOFP) during the American Livonia will host a bone density water-based exercise methods, ed on the south east corner of 8 ^JJ«Jf(iiri-(r™krs) swimming, karate and strength -•* RH 115.91 145.9( Osteopathic Association's (AOA) screening from 1-5 p.m. at 37650 Mile and Farmington roads. 103rd Annual Convention and Professional Center Dr. To regis training. Fees range from $9 to $p>{to«T Fctrt [tetfd iH 0«u4 fiat; Ml 109.91 1)9.9( Scientific Seminar. Winters is ter call (800) 543-WELL. $43. Call (734) 462-4413. Hods Fabric Petud at QoaJ Hal) «JI 119.91 159.9( the director of the family TUE, JAN. 12 frtat and kV«« ttttd on toljttcv medicine residency at Garden tuaam KSIIIMWCJ taaa I rata BREAST CANCER SUPPORT jrajwH II—rn n> usa a < tot hra/ Koca naniinu City Osteopathic Hospital as MON, JAN. 4 CAWU XnfcMH.ll >UIU« C4.hw.il nutoM. THUR, DEC.17 I jdrapery ^boutique m«M 1 |M«UMII] CHJMVTO. | fM«C H^nuai well as a member of the hospi CARDIAC SUPPORT tal's board of trustees. BREASTFEEDING CLASS Please see DATEBOOK, B8 (S1ANB ©PEMNG MONDAY, DEC. 14 LEGAL SENSE TM By Mark Slavens, P.O. by Herbert M. Gardner, D.D.S. *,.', AMwrii^y irt Law OXY- GYM CRIMINAL EFFECT LIVONIA MALL DENTAL IMPLANTS Victims of crime who are weigh conclusion as the criminal trial, that Burn Fat, Revitalize & Re-Energize The dramalic rise in the popularity of dental which may be subject to shifting and movement ing the possibility of filing civil is not necessarily the case. In a implants in recent years is largely due to their as underlying bone shrinks. suits against those who caused them criminal case, a defendant cannot be natural feel, appearance, and function. Dental At LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, Detoxify & Purify Your Body injury should know that filing a implantation involves the insertion of a titanium we provide a full range of dental treatments, forced to testify or incriminate him Try Supplemental Oxygen And Work Out With post directly into the jawbone, which actually including dental implants, root canal therapy, civil suit is independent of the sta self; in a civil suit, the defendant TREADMILLS / ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINERS heals directly onto the implant. As a result, the preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. tus of any criminal proceeding. The may be compelled to testify. below-gum portion of the implant provides a We're located at 19171 Merriman Road, where victim can file a civil suit while a Furthermore, the burden of proof is fixed foundation to which a prosthetic piece BIKES / STAIRSTEPPERS we are proud of our staff - a staff dedicated to criminal proceeding is under way. considerably lower. Criminal cases may be affixed above the gumline Not only does helping you look and feel better. For ouality, Equipment Supplied By BUSY BODY, INC. this titanium "root" ensure that the replacement compassionate dental care, please call 478-2110 He or she can also sue if no criminal must be proved "beyond reasonable Or Just Relax In An Easy Chair With Oxygen ! tooth (or teeth) will not move, but it helps to schedule an appointment. We are grateful for charges are filed or if the defendant doubt," but in civil suits, one need prevent bone resorption by restoring its the trust you have placed in us by choosing us to is found not guilty. only tip the scales slightly to win - supportive function. Thus, implants offer two rovide your dental care. Smiles are our Lest you think that a civil suit "by a preponderance of evidence." INTRODUCTORY OFFER important advantages over removable dentures, Eusiness. would be just a rerun with the same $5.00 FOR 30 MINUTES LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL HINT F.ltl rfx.j/);h O.J. Sti.if,n.n UJ< «••! ji,ui:J xui/t) if -1 ini.iiK.il .W,T! iht /jrj, m J«J'A C./JUJII, mr, Includes Use Of All Cardio Equipment 19171 MERRIMAN • LIVONIA Hill jhli It. f*rtAt fl*ir i7l ll .ail j^jtMl him /> J frtpt.nJcrjii.t cf it* rMJt'Ut I (248)478-2110 Clip This Ad For Free Oxygen Mask ($5.00 Value) PS t&Htt Irom tn-lhe^tone trrpianti, then ait oo-the-bont imp'onli that im-aV* phxing o sod o/ rraial trorr,t MARK SLAVENS, P.C. over tht iowbor*, which odbtra to is. 10811 Farmingioh Rd. » Livonia ' (734) 421-5210 ^ 248/442-2100 . OPEN DAILY AT NOON | Changing Room Available I am pleased to announce ' Rx Required For Oxygen Use / Processed By Our Staff Physician Partners in the opening of my new Internal Medicine Internal Medicine practice. CHANGE We are pleased Peter R. Paul, M.D. YOUR LIFE to welcome I strongly believe in personalized patient care and strive to fulfill my commitment to better serve your TODAY! Dr. Chuck Yadmark health care needs. Let us help you lose weight & Inches over the Holidays! to our Canton office Our supportive counselors will show you how to exercise and eat .sensibly. Beginning November 1, 1998 Be the best you can be, without the pain of strenuous exercise and hunger. MARTHA GRAY, M.D. my office will be temporarily located at: ^Specially-designed equipment for MARK OBERDOESTER, M.D. 5730 Lilley Rd., Suite A women's problem areas An Inchcs-A-Wclgh exclusive to slim, LISA FELDSTEIN, M.D. Canton, Ml 48187 contour and shape your new figure ^Individual counseling CHUCK YADMARK, M.D. 734.981.3300 Professional support from people who care about you and your weight-loss success ^ Enjoy real foods fncncs-A-Weigh helps you prepare nutritious - Your Health Care Partners - lew-fat menus your who!c family will enjoy. As of May 1, 1999 OFFICES LOCATED AT: my office will be located at: 75% Off 2210 S.Huron Parkway Enrollment Fee 2210 S. Huron Parkway 5730 Lilley Road, Suite A Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Ann Arbor, M148104 Canton, MI 48187 734 . 973 . 2487 734 . 981 . 3300 734.973.2487 Lose up to 15 Inches in 3 weeks...GUARANTTEED! Inehes-A- NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! New Patients Welcome! Women's Weight Loss & Exercise Centers We accept most major insurance carriers such as Care Choices, I will be accepting most major Insurance carriers such as Blue Care Network, MCare, HAP, SelectCare, and Care Choices, M-Caro, Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, 5 Mile Rd. • East of Merrlman • Livonia ^_ Blue Care Network, HAP, and SelectCare. (734)421-2929 Hi Blue Cross I Blue Shield plans. OpenMoa-Thurs 830am -8 00pm 'Fri.830am • 700pm • Sat 9 00am • i 00pm 1M7^» mm mm mmmm mmi **w\ 'w^wf***^***" The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 ••7 tmmmft Accelerators •mpMMBatoi Help speed up Web access aking the impressed. I'm regularly noting • Since most Internet M Internet a 30 to 40 percent improvement work faster is in accessing certain Web sites. surfers return to the something high And I'm not alone. More than same pages again and on everybody's 700,000 other surfers are using wish list this NetSonic, too. again, NetSonic stores holiday season. If you regularly check in to the main graphic ele The problem certain sites that are updated a ments of each page and is, unless we lot, there's a feature that allows live in one of the only retrieves the con MIKE you to exclude them from pulling WBNDLAND still limited up the old graphic elements. My tent that has changed, areas served by page, www.pcmike.com, for cutting download time. cable TV Inter example, is updated a couple of net access or the new DSL ser times a day. So I excluded it Now that's good. And vice from Ameritech, we're most from NetSonic. That means that you can get it from the ly stuck with clunky old modems it automatically refreshes it Web site for free. that all too often turn the World every time I log on, instead of Wide Web into the World Wide first loading the old, stored Wait. images. But there is some good news. that's worth mentioning. It's There's a similar program called the Bottom Line Shopping There are some handy new with an even nerdier name ... programs that ... pretty painless Agent. Type in a keyword of Tweak-Dun (http://www.pat.ter- something you're interested in ly ... can let you get a major sondesigns.com/tweakdun/). speed boost as you surf the net. buying, be it a book, music or It's available for download on computer hardware or software. They're called net "accelera the web, too, and claims it can The agent then searches the tors." double your download speed by Internet and returns you a list of If you go to one of the free eliminating fragments of data every online place that sells that download sites like packets... that's that same opti item, arranged by price... thus download.com mizing your internet connection allowing you to immediately see (www.download.com ) and do a whatchamacallit thing that Net where you can get the best price. key word search on "Internet Sonic does. Tweak-Dun is share Congrats to WDIV online - It's Accelerators," you'll find plenty ware ... meaning you can get it with a sense of real pride that I of offerings. for free but, if you use it, they congratulate my friends at But I have two that I can rec want $15. WDIV ONLINE (www.wdiv.com) ommend. But hey, you wouldn't use it if for being voted the "Best in the The first is my favorite, some Qp^ffMwelC^ it didn't work so.-., if you get Industry" broadcast television thing called NetSonic, available faster net access... it's worth it. Web site by the Web Marketing from the web3000 site Ernie Harwell As I said, it's been my experi Association. (http://www.web3000.com/). ence that these web accelerators I founded WDIV ONLINE Baseball Hall of Fame announcer It works this way: Since most really do work. You try it and be almost five years ago and helped Internet surfers return to the the judge. and Medicare Blue spokesman nurture its growth until I left same pages again and again, The e-mail I've received since the station this past September. NetSonic stores the main graph talking about these on my radio Among those who have worked ic elements of each page and show have convinced me that the so hard to make the site so great Broader Medicare coverage only retrieves the content that programs are solid and not apt over the years is Adam Miller of has changed, cutting download to cause conflicts with other Webcrossings (www.webcross- time. Now that's good. And you parts of your system. ings.com); Paul Manzella, now of sounds great, but what will you can get it from the Web site for Real Audio Updates: Mean Mort Crim Communications, and free. time, have you checked out my Bill Young, who currently runs But a $30 version of the Net Web site (www.pcmike.com)? I've the site. do with the extra money? Sonic program does something added a new daily briefing in else,. Something much better. It Real Audio.'You log into the site, Mike Wendland covers the (How about using it to take your grandklds to a matinee?) ... excuse the geek speak here ... and, with just a mouseclick, you Internet for NBC TV Newschan- offers "a maximum transfer rate can hear me reporting the top nel stations across the country. optimizer." tech news stories of the day. His "PC Talk" radio show airs Thanks to Altimedia (www.alti- That's a very nerdy way of say Saturday and Sunday after media.com) and the BigNet If you live in Michigan and, like Ernie Harwell, ing it fine tunes the way your noons on Detroit's WXYT-Radio Call us at (www.bignet.net) for making Internet connection is config AM 1270. He is the author of a are eligible forMedicare , then Blue Care this service available. ured, and then it ekes out more series of Internet books. You can 1-888-333-3129 efficiency ... often very noticeable Bottom line shopper: There's reach him through his Web site Network Medicare Blue is the health care plan efficiency. I've been very another free service on my site at http://www.pcmike.com to reserve your for you. Benefits in your area* include: space at a BUSINESS MARKETPLACE • The enhanced basic option with Medicare Blue prescription drugs, vision and ^Business Marketplace items Omnipoint's headquarters are accurately forecast the scope of free educational are welcome regarding mergers, located in Livonia on Merriman. testing efforts, increase the hearing care for $0/month changes, initiatives or announce throughput of code conversion seminar: ments from companies in the Anniversary celebration and shorten the testing process. • The Premier option that increases Observer-area business commu The Little Guy8 & Dolls The web conference will be nity. Items should be sent to: Learning Centers of Livonia broadcast on Thursday, Dec. 10 prescription and vision coverage Detroit Business Marketplace, 36251 recently celebrated their 20th at 2 p.m. Conference partici Friday, Dec. 18 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI anniversary according to Execu pants will learn how Automated for just $30/month 48150; or fax (734) 591-7279. tive Director Gordon Rutherford. Touchpoint Testing will allow 9:30 a.m. at The Center would like to thank them to perform compliance test i • More than 4,000 doctors and 42 Big Boy their employees, customers, sup ing on most of their mission-crit Grand reopening pliers and friends for their con ical applications before the Year hospitals - chances are your doctors 7033 East Jefferson Ave. ; Dalley Carpet recently tinued support. 2000. Qnveiled a newly designed store already part of the plan at 31745 W. Eight Mile Road in Downsizing Superior work Garden City Livonia becoming the first Simpson Industries Inc. of Fourteen Chrysler suppliers B Travel benefits for up to six months Wednesday, Dec. 16 Mohawk Floorscapes retailer. Plymouth recently announced it were recently honored with the 2 p.m. at *By adding the Mohawk will reduce its worldwide salary 1998 Platinum Pentastar Award • The security of the most recognized floorscapes hame to ours, we're workforce by approximately 10 at the Daimler Chrysler Tech Garden City Public Library building on our reputation for percent through position elimi nology Center. Livonia's own J. name in health care in the state - quality and service by offering nations, retirements and organi S. Alberici Construction Co. 2012Middlebelt customers the latest concepts in zational changes. The company was recognized along with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan flooring fashion, style color and will take an estimated pre-tax LucasVarity Automotive — performance," said store owner charge of $2.5 million in the Livonia as a 1998 Role Model Ltvonia Michael Riley. fourth quarter to primarily cover Award winner. Tuesday. Dec. 22 the expenses of severance relat Platinum Pentastar awards Wireless launch ed payments. represent achieving outstanding 2 p.m. at -Omnipoint Communica- overall performance as mea Bill Knapp's tfons recently launched initial Web conference sured by the former Chrysler service of its advanced wireless Compuware Corporation corporation's supplier rating sys 16995S. Laurel Park Dr. telephone network in the Great announced it will host a web tems and Role Model awards are L}!lkes region, including Detroit. conference to examine how its presented to suppliers that For more information about Redford The person communications ser Automated Touchpoint Testing exhibit exemplary performance vices provider is the area's first Solution accelerates Year 2000 in a specific rating category of Thursday, Dec. 1 7 and only carrier to offer GSM compliance testing. This unique ratings systems. Medicare Blue or to sign up for a (Global System for Mobile) service allows organizations to 2 p.m. at •< " free educational seminar Tim Horton's BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS in your neighborhood call us at 1 1307 Telegraph Rd. "Items for Business Professionals (ire welcome New controller I -888-333-3129, extension 900 South Ltvonia from area corporations, companies and firms DeMattia Group of Plymouth, a Southeast Monday. Dec. 14 itUiose employees are active residents in the Observ Michigan producer of commercial and industrial ef?.-area business community. Items should be sent real estate projects, has named Joseph Vnnden (toll free). 2 p.m. at fQ: Business Professionals. 3625] Schoolcraft Bossche controller Vanden Bossche brings near Bill Knappp's Rpad. Livonia, Ml 48150; e-mail: ly a decade of experience to the job, most recently kmortson@oe homecomm net as an independent tax consultant Before that, lie 32955 Plymouth Rd. fax (734) 591-7279. served five years as n tax consultant for Doeren n Mayhew in Troy and two years with Deloitte & Director appointed Touche in Detroit Westland jCIcan Air Management, Inc. (CAM) recently Wednesday. Dec. 16 appointed Jon Dattilo of Redford to the position of New development manager Indoor Air Quality Divison Director He will be DeMattia Group of Plymouth has named Doug Blue Care Network 9:30 a.m. at responsible for supervising all laboratory and field Formnn development manager Formaii conies to Bill Knapp's operations, inclduing performing nnd supervising DeMattia from WMF Proctor, a commercial mort I/jiQ prevention profiles, diagnostic analysis and gage banking firm in Hlonmfield Hills. Mich . Medicare Blue 36601 Warren Ave. lfljboratory processes. CAM is located in Plymouth where he served tout years as an investment otVi * cer New project manager New store manager "DoMattia Group of Plymouth, n southeast To Ivxome ,i Medicare Blur monitor \-ou must live in Wayne, Oakland. Macomb or Michigan producer of commercial and industrial Maureen O'Brien of Plymouth h:is been Washtenaw ( ount\ and continue to pay your Medicare Pan R premium You must rCal estate projects, has named Bill Richardson appointed as the store manager of Hudson's West ret eive your care from a Medicare Blue provider senior project manager Richardson brings 13 Lansing. She has worked as assistant store man years of industrial, commercial and health care ager at Hudson's Lakeside and Hudson's Westlaiui constmction experience to the job He was project as a cosmetics selling manager, assistant human Ri«in i ,vr vjoUvii'k ,-if Michigan i<- a -innrvofii corporation and resources manager and human resources repre manager for Walbridge Aldinger in Detroit before v '\)r>pn"i1f>rM li,-pnt,pp of (hn Riur> i -,i<;<; an,-} R,lur> ShinM Association MB98 101 joining DeMattia. sentative B** The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 i • from page B6 BUSINESS CALENDAR T Items for the Business Calendar CAREER WOMEN BUSINESS NETWORK INT'L St. Mary Hospital's. Marian from 6-7:30 p.m. Call (734) 467- should be sent to: Business Cal The featured speaker at the BNI, regular meeting, 7-8:30 Women's Center offers a Breast 4134 for information. JAN. 29-FEB. 26 endar, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, National Association of Career a.m. Laurel Park Chapter, pancer Support Group that is a ADULT CPU Livonia, Ml 48150: email Women West Suburban Chapter Richards Restaurant, Plymouth free, self-help/education group GERONTOLOGY COURSE [email protected] or will be Jo Peterson, national Road and Newburgh. Call (734) L^arn about risk factors, signs Madonna University will offer that provides women the oppor and symptoms of a heart attack. fax (734) 591-7279. president of NACW. She will dis 397-9939. tunity to share experiences and the gerontology course for the cuss improved networking. Meet Cost $15. Free to authorized winter term, "Helping Dementia fliscuss subjects of mutual con Head Start and Oakwood at Ernesto's Restaurant at 11:45 cern relating to breast cancer. Families," on Fridays from 1-4 a.m., 41661 Plymouth Road, Ply Healthcare Plan members from p.m. The non-credit fee is $100. MON, DEC. 14 THUR, JAN. 7 Meets the second Tuesday of 6-9:30 p.m. at Oakwood Hospital mouth. For reservatjons, call each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Students can earn 1.5 continu BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL Tracey at (734) 420-3508. SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTS Annapolis Center. Call (800) ing education units.ll (734) 432- Big E-Z Bookkeeping Co. will West Addition B. Pre-registra- 543rWELL. Firms considering entering the'.'.. Jion is required. Call (734) 655- 5364 to register. host a Small Business Bookkeep international marketplace can . 1100. ing and Payroll reporting work receive comprehensive training shop, Dec. 14 in the Jenkin and customized assistance on - THUR,JAN.14 ONGOING Meeting Room on the 3rd floor at WED, DEC. 16 exporting at a Schoolcraft Col HOSPICE CARE the Livonia Library, Five Mile BUSINESS NETWORK INT'L lege program Jan. 7 through WED, JAN. 13 CAT SCAN TECHNOLOGY Road from 5-8 p.m. Participants BNI, regular meeting, 7-8:30 April 1. Sessions will examine Madonna University will offer Saint Joseph Mercy System has EXERCISE the course "Psychological Com will learn how to track worth of a.m. Laurel Park Chapter, the market, rules, regulations This program is offered to car- installed a Computerized Axial income and determine profits. Richard's Restaurant, Plymouth and cultural issues; trade ponents of Hospice Care" on Tomography (CAT) scanner at djac patients, those wijthrrisk ^ Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. Non- Cost is $59 per participant. Call Road and Newburgh. Call (734) finance and international logis factors, (such as high blood pres the new Canton Health building. (734) 462-2727. 397-9939. tics. For information, call the credit fee $300. Students can It is the only CAT in the Ply sure or cholesterol) and their earn 4.5 continuing education College Expert Resource Center families. Free, at Oakwood Hos mouth-Canton area. For more at (734) 462-4438. units. Call (734) 432-5731 to reg information call (734) 712-3418. pital Annapolis Center in Wayne ister. TUE, DEC. IS FRI, DEC. 18 0(r6/»uw-w^ **ofCW»MW[ * *c#0^/»u^}\M * ^£«,)<>r r/j/'o-'Jt> iforj'<><; \.<-J. 4P•-*V. KiASIK for nearsightedness & osti^iK)^^ Great Gifts The price is right1 for the The technology is advanced1 The results are great! Holidays GUARANTEED LOWEST RATE MASTERS MEMORIES The best golfing gift from the greatest tournament orjricrtdi;^ MICHIGAN MEMORIES SARAH'S PAGE in the 5tafe of Mifchigan. Imide Bo Schembechler 's Football Scrapbook A great gift for girls 11-17 MAGIC MOMENTS BEHIND THE EMBASSY DOOR 'Other contacts and glasses resulting in lower surgery fees. • . Interest-free payment plan. PRESS Sleeping Bear Press, • c^C^MmiHlV^f * *- c^CMlnW)Vfy1-800-487-2323 * * c^O^'tw^t, or visit Mou r* we*c#Qd&»M-b site /JtM * Call: 248-352-2806 @sleepingbearpress.com E-Mail: [email protected] (¾^ a $ OR THE CHILDREN, FROM SANTA Santa will l>e at Somerset North every day til closing. And lor each child who visits, he has a special gift A velvet poncn 'or three golden coins mini Santa s treasure chest. Children can use the coins for purchases at participating stores. Or tuck them away as mementos. While you're waiting to visit Santa, the ch arncters from "I he Giving Season will he on hand for rollicking entertainment, amusement and storytelling. It you wish, you Can even join thorn for Sa hi relay breakfast (Reservations can ho made at the casbe.) And for your entertainment, we've arranged daily performances at 1, 3 and 5 pin of "A Most Umisua I Gift," a musical singed ny The Children's Theatre of Michigan. I he Holidays at the Somerset Collection. Something for everyone. COLLECTION Coolidgc and Dig Beaver in I roy. Just west of 1-75 (248) 643-6360 ,.«t„M»JLl $he (Sfoserirer Page 1, Section C Kcclv Wytfonik. Editor 734 953-2105 on the web: http://observer-eccontrlc.com Sunday, December 13,1998 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS In search of... LINDA ANN CHOMIN m Cubans capture images of revolutionaries hree year's ago, Jack Kenny took his first trip to Cuba. He was fas Tcinated by the country's revolu tionary history and its people. While visiting Cuba at the invitation of friends who were shooting a documen tary, Kenny was introduced to photog rapher Roberto Salas. The two became friends almost instantly . Kenny, a fine art photographer, and owner of Quicksilver Photo in Ply mouth, purchased an image that Salas' father Osvaldo had taken of Fidel Castro, showing the revolution ary with fist raised and clenched in the early days of his regime. Not long after arriving home Kenny hung it in '\ his office. Business associates and friends began asking where he bought BY FRANK PR0VEN2AN0 it. Now four times a year, the Ann STAFF WRITER Celebrating: [email protected] (Jbplefi^ clockwise) Christ len minutes to 10 on a chilly Monday morning. Church Cranbrook A long line of shoppers wait stoically for the '•:• choir with orchestra; Santa doors to open at a nearby Best Buy - another the mall; the T^oy •.of those modern-day bees' nests for gadgetry and with awestruck children on his knee; shoppers cro fun. Community Chorus directed by Steve Kosinski. No signs of snow, but there's no doubt that the shop-until-you-drop season of conspicuous con 900 Fisting of holiday events Inside, Women's Chorus of the Japanese.Society of Detroit, sumption is under way. and a symphony conducted by maestro Valery ." Leonov, a graduate of the Kimsky-Korsakov Conser ' At 10 a.m., shoppers pass through the electronic mances of Handel's ethereal masterpiece. doors at Best Buy as if solemnly traversing a spiri vatory of Music in St. Petersburg? : -The decision, according to DOS executive director tual threshold. - ' While raulticulturalist programs are certainly - Christine Bonner, was based on economics. Approxi timely, holiday concerts are ultimately about setting Indeed, they may be. mately half of DOS' annual revenue came from the In these days of "buy now pay sometime in the \ the mood of the season, "Messiah" concerts. Last year, however, their perfor "Our concerts convey the joy and excitement of ' 21st century,'' the final week£ of the year blend mances incurred unexpectedly high expenses. PHOTO BY BOX B&ESLER unbridled consumerism, ritual and religion into a the month for all faiths," said Charles Raines, direc Because of competition with other holiday con tor of music at Christ Church Cranbrook, which First meeting: Osvaldo Salas tightly wound knot called the holidays. certs, DOS has scaled down and broadened its pro Perhaps a bit of perspective is in order. attracts their largest audiences during their month took this photo of Ernest Hem gram to include Britten's "Ceremony of Carols," : This is the time of the year when the greater of holiday concerts in December. ingway and Fidel Castro rapt Biebl's "Ave Maria," and Vivaldi's "Concerto in D for On Sunday, Dec. 20, Christ Church Cranbrook . mysteries are reflected " said the Rev. Stephen • flute." < ,, in conversation in 1960. Petty, pastoral associate at St..Michael's Catholic will perform its annual hand bell concert of holiday "'We're competing withcomraunity choirs for audi classics. Raines expects a near capacity crowd at ^ Church of Southfield. ences',0 said Bonner, noting that DOS is one the Somewhere beyond the din of commercial jingles the meyestic venue adjacent to the Cranbrook Edu area's professional classical music choirs. cational Community in Bloomfield Hills. Arbor resident travels to Cuba to pho and the resignation of incurring debt lies the ori tograph the people and bring back gins of the annual celebration whereby Christian, - The ultimate competition, however," might be for Mysterious ways images of Castro and Ernesto "Che" Jewish and African cultures coalesce. audiences' attention at a time when most people's A symbolic time when hope3 ride high in the schedules fall between busy and frenetic.' , Annual holiday concerts provide a way for the Guevara taken by the Salases in the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings to introduce • 1960s. name of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. • "We call our concert a 'musical massage " she Of course, a shot of egg nog and mumbling said. "It's a time to slow down, to find time to let go themselves tojiew audiences, said Maury Okun, Salas' work and that of his late executive director of the Troy-based group of musi father Osvaldo is currently on exhibit through a sing-along or two .can't hurt to resurrect of stress." the spirit. cians. at Frame Works in Plymouth. Kenny Mood of the season "Music is central to the season of Christmas and hopes the images will create an Hanukkah," said Okun. awareness of Cuba, then and today. Holidays, healing & the arts Without a doubt, the Southfield Symphony's During this time of year, for many, the arts play a upcoming concert will be their highest attended for "People love traditional music. Our appeal is to "Cuba is so close to us and people set the music to ciever arrangements." know very little about it," said Kenny. central role in expressing the eternal principles of the year. The program of traditional and light clas- . faith, hope and charity. sical music has a distinctive multicultural appeal, Being clever, however, might have its limitations "My interest is the revolution, primar for anyone looking to grasp the deeper meanings of ily the roles Fidel Castro and Che Typically, as certain as crowded malls in Decem said Charles Marks, managing director of the 105- ber are renditions of The Nutcracker'' and "A member symphony with members from 38 commu the holidays. Guevara played but I also feel a con There's a difference between Handel's "Messiah' nection to Roberto. I was in Vietnam Christmas Carol," or a performance of Handel's nities. "Messiah." . - ' How else could you explain selections from The and'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,'" said Petty of 'as a soldier when Roberto was taking St. Michael's. photos for the North Vietnamese as a Some might be surprised that the Detroit Orato Nutcracker," JBrahms' "Ave Maria," Strauss' The war correspondent. That's where the rio Society chose an eclectic program for Ihis yearns Blue Danube," and pieces from Cole Porter? And, Look around, stand in line, reserve your seat. The picture of Ho Chi Minh is from. But holiday concert after five years of stirring perform performances by soprano Jennifer Roberts, the spirit moves in mysterious ways. most of the people who buy the photos are familiar with these events in the 1960s.* Beginning in December of 1956, Castro led a guerilla war with Che i - *. •>V.-.#4 *•** >•* <-«- * >A i w* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 from page CI reburied in Cuba last year." •'It's like a time warp In events after the Revolution including Cuba today the people. Last year, I photographed Osvaldo was born in Havana but open heart surgery after meeting a Cuba where everyone earns the counter revolution in Cuba, Bay of Kenny, who bought his first camera lived in New York City in the late Pigs invasion, Cuban Missile Crisis, in Vietnam in 1967, is taking pho cardiologist, and a voodoo ceremony 1940s and 60s. As a photographer for $18 to $20 a month but my and Castro's and Guevara's trips to where they sacrificed a goat. But it's 1 tographs for a book of his own about the magazine "Camera over Broad main interest Is the people. Argentina, Venezuela, Washington, the life of the Cuban people living all networking and that takes time. way" he met and recorded the D.C. and New York. By 1960, Osvaldo under Castro's control today. During There's no phone directory. You walk achievements of many of America's Jack Kenny directed the photographic department his quarterly trips, Kenny delivers to people's homes to find out if they're most important celebrities including of Granma, Cuba's leading newspa photo equipment and supplies to home." Louis Armstrong and Rocky Mar- per. After returning from Vietnam Roberto which are unavailable in his ciano. A photo of Salvador Dal in 1954 Roberto and Osvaldo shot photos of country. If you have an interesting idea for a shows the eccentric surrealist and his invitation to photograph Castro and story involving the visual or perform the embargo's effect on the Cuban "I'm fascinated by the architecture, trademark mustache. Osvaldo's work Guevara during the final days of the ing arts, call arts reporter Linda Ann people in the late 1970s. One photo the people, the old cars from the 50s," also appeared in "Life" magazine and Revolution. Chomin, (734) 953-2145 or send e- graph shows Castro addressing a said Kenny. "It's like a time warp in the "New York Times." In 1958, Born in New York, Roberto joined mail to [email protected] crowd of thousands in Revolution Cuba where everyone earns $15 to Osvaldo returned to Cuba after an his father in photographing historical Square. $20 a month but my main interest is Music from page CI Hall, also a member of the Galliard Brass • 'There's this Jump scene group. Ten years ago, at the request of when the improvisation goes on, I'm still Ensemble based in Ann Arbor, thinks Big Band Townsend, she sang solo with The Ambassadors astounded." music is on the way back in but admits the going on these days with 18- and a quartet, The Diplomats, before joining Teaching full time and playing as many as 45 arrangements are a challenge to play. and 19-year old kids going to The Couriers. Influenced by artists such as the weekends a year can be hard on a marriage and "I love it," said Hall. "Young people are getting Manhattan Transfer, Diane Schuur, Linda Ron- family. Raglin's husband Dan is always close turned on to it and dancing to it. There's this the clubs to dance to Swing stadt and Patti Austin, Raglin's developed a though. He manages the band, booking their jump scene going on these days with 18- and 19- music.' style that's hers alone. dates and sets up and takes down the equip year old kids going to the clubs to dance to * "My father played music all the time," said ment. Swing music. There'a even a swing Dance Club Michael Hull Raglin, an oboe and harp player during high "It's a family affair at this point. We work at Eastern. But it's hard to play because The ^^m^mmm^m^mmmmmmmmm school and at Eastern Michigan University more weekends than we don't," said Raglin. "I Couriers is just a nine piece group being asked where she studied with Anthony Iannaccone. have a lot of support at home. My kids are to function as 18." "He was having rehearsals all the time, musi teenagers. They joke with their friends that Chapelle Elementary in Ypsilanti, Raglin sings cians coming and going. I remember sneaking in they're the only teenagers who know the words Following dad with the band. Since age six when she started and being curled up on the floor to be part of to 'Sunny Side of the Street." Lynne Raglin is following in her father Al taking piano lessons, she's loved Big Band that. I love the melodic line and the music is a For more information about The Couriers or Townsend's footsteps. A fifth-grade teacher at music and hoped one day to sing with her own means of expression. Especially in jazz numbers their CD, call (734) 482-0045. Art Beat features various happenings in the suburban art the bandura, a multi-string instrument that is a cross between a Children's art classes for ages 8 to 18 take place 1-3 p.m. Satur world. Send Wayne County arts news leads to Art Beat, Observer harp and lute. Dating back to the 11th century, the bandura is days. Space is limited. Call (313) 965-4826 to register. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150, or fax them to the national music instrument of Ukraine. History and moral Therese Swann, a Wayne State University graduate, teaches (313)591-7279. lessons were passed through bandura minstrels for ages and the how to draw the human figure from life 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Media HARMONY AND HYMNS FROM UKRAINE tradition continues today. include oil and acrylic painting, pencil, watercolor, pastel, and The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus performs a concert 7:30 p.m. Formed in Kiev in 1918, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus today sculpture. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, consists of second and third generation Americans and Canadi J.L. Hudson Building artifacts are available in the gallery to Garfield Road and M-59, Clinton Township. ans. benefit free art classes. The photography exhibition, "Tribute to Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 students/seniors, and available EXHIBIT CONTINUES the J.L. Hudson Building" and an All Member Invitational opens by calling (810) 286-2222 or (810) 757-1980. Jeanne Poulet of Livonia displays a variety of landscapes, flo Friday, Jan. 8 with a reception from 6-9 p.m. Proceeds from the Take a trip to Ukraine to celebrate the Christmas spirit with rals, children's illustrations, and etchings and paintings from sale of the photographs benefit the nonprofit Swann Gallery Edu the lyric tenors and thunderous basses. The male musicians play her exhibit in Paris through Jan. 12 at the Plymouth Community cational Corporation. The exhibit runs to Saturday, Feb. 6. Arts Council, 774 Sheldon Road at Junction. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sat ^ZX Poulet hosts a luncheon as well demonstrates the art of etching urday-Sunday. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 16 and Jan. 6, and Friday- "S0NQ8 FOR SURVIVAL" CD 805(1 Saturday, Jan. 8-9. Poulet will also show the videos "Past, Pre "2 Guitars, Bass & Drums...Songs for Survival," a 17-track (Between Joy Rd. & Ann Arbor Trill) sent & Future" and "Etching/Engraving Studio." The luncheon compilation CD has been released by Blue Boundary Records. CALL 734-421-6990 and related activities are free and open to the public. Proceeds from the CD benefit the Stewart Francke Leukemia OPEN MO.V. THRU SAT. 11 A.M. • 2 P.M;i FRIENDS SUN. ! P.M. - 2 A.M. For more information, call (734) 416-4278. Foundation. LUN'CHEON 11:4-1 400 Cirryouts Available • Banquets Available.! FOR KIDS ONLY The rock/pop record is an eclectic collection, featuring songs D & M Studios holds is "Kids Only" Fine Art Workshops for ages from regional songwriters, including Francke, Jill Jack. Billy ICELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE! three and up through Dec. 22 at 8691 North Lilley Road at Joy, Mann, and Karen Newman. IN THE MIDST OF OUR Canton. The CD was mastered in Detroit, and is available exclusively at CHRISTMAS FANTASYLAND! i Harmony House stores. Call for Reservations Now Kids can create a range of gifts from plastercraft to ornaments, • SELECT FROM felt designs, wood and more. CD BENEFITS FOCUS: HOPE • Prime Rib • Filet Miion • Fried Shrimp In addition, there will be all day paint workshops 11 a.m. to 2 Local jazz musicians have put together "Hope for the Holidays," • Alaskan King Crab • 20 Oz. New York Strip Steak And Morel p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 29-31. The cost is $15. To register a CD to benefit community arts programming at Focus: Hope. s80.00 per couple plus tax cV tip for any of the workshops, call (734) 453-3710. The CD features music by Geri Allen, Marcus Belgrave, James Call for Holiday Lunch & Dinner Reservations FREE LIFE DRAWING CLASS Carter, Larry Nozero, Straight Ahead, Ursula WAlker and a duet OPEN NEW YEAR'S DAY 2-10 pm The Swann Gallery, as part of its nonprofit educational corpo by Alexander Zonjic and Ervin Monroe. NOW APPEARING: LOST & FOUND "Hope for the Holidays" is available at Harmony House, Target, THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY ration dedicated to support of the arts in the Detroit area, offers Christmas Slng-A-Long Every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. r free children's art classes and life drawing sessions at 1250 Arbor, English Gardens and Farmer Jack. Library Street, east of Woodward, Detroit. To order, call (800) 338-0481. 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Remember New Year's Eve The Golf Privilege Club Us For Your x Stocking Holiday Party! 7 pm -2 am entitles each member to *> Staffers (Doors Close at 8:30 pm) play at Michigan's finest • Lavish Hors D'Oeuvres .• ^.JhjttmM^thave them stuffed! clubs, courses and resorts. • Gourmet Dinner fr _ _ _ MM mm, uj ^ Q^e ^ certificates for Wine served to yoiir table » hGreat courses like ElDorado BBQ RIB Showcase Cinemas & • Champagne Toast fr Party Country Club, Wolverine Alexander the Great Favors • DINNER for TWO DINNER & MOVIE • All Reserved Seating •. Golf Course, & several 95 Northern Resort Coursesl $ Package for Two Tim Hewitt Band IS f«" $70 per person Just $iS - buy 3, get 1 $ 5 ST 1 Whole Slab Ribs (Must be 21 years or older) free until Dec. 31 2 Salads • 2 Potatoes 26' 2 Garlic Breads I Great for the teacher (800) LUNG-US A ValM Afiyilm9 with coupon babysitter, lettor carrier, ±n± HomWwtfiGttef c«*n •Eip'rci »2-ti 59 |\0 news carrier, employoos. AMERICAN LUNQ ASSOCIATIONS <* - V. H*. —i. —. —i JMM anM Ma MM \ gilt exchange, Secrol tyurelTVfanor t Santa, friends or family BMMTAtoVtMCONKmKtCm*. 1 Tickets available at Laurd Mnnor Warren Road • Westland 39000 Schoolcraft R The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 (0F*)C3 to- id *>.-i^r.L;v.i Mty Gallery exhibits, art shows, classical concerts MAKING CONTACT: Please submit items for publication to Frank Provenzano, The Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009 or fax (248) 644-1314 AUDITIONS sents, "Remembering Detroit," by . /CALL FOR Alma Rosa Villalobos. 1920 A «, T I S T S Scotten, Detroit; (313) 843-9598..," Concert: The FINE ARTS COMPETITION SiSSON ART GALLERY Call for entries for the 1999 Detroit Oratorio Through Dec. 18 - Mixed media - Michigan Fine Arts Competition Society will present artwork of Lisa Olson. Henry Ford . presented by the Birmingham "A Winter Solstice Community College, MacKenzie Bloornfield Art Center, March 5-26. Concert: Carols and Fine Arts Center, 5101 Evergreen, • Open to artists at least 18 years Celtic Melodies in Dearborn; (734) 845-6490. old living and working in Michigan. Celebration of the FOUNDATION GALLERY Works in all media accepted. Cash Season" 8 p. m. Fri Through Dec. 19 - "Audience prizes total $9,000. Submit 35 mm day, Dec. 18, at St. Factory.* David Whilney Building, ^. color slides by Jan. 4, 1999. For Hugo of the Hills, 1553 Woodward, Ste. 308. Detroit*^ details, contact Lizbeth Spink, BBAC >! (248) 644-0866. Ext. 103. 2215 Opdyke, Through Dec. 23 - Wall drawing by HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Bloornfield Hills, Sol LeWitt, "Bands of Lines." Creative Arts Center, N. Oakland and 8p.m. Satur Robinson Gallery, 1516 Cranbrook County, invites locai artists to par day, Dec. 19, at First Road. Birmingham; (248) 644- ticipate in its annual "Holiday United Methodist 0866. Marketplace Gift Shop," through Church of Birming LAWRENCE STREET GALLERY Jan. 2, 1999. Fee: $15. 47 Through Dec. 23 - Group show by Williams Street, Pontiac. (248) ham, 1589 W. the Creative Arts Council. 6 N. 333-7849. Maple, Birming Saginaw St., Pontiac. (248) 334- SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE ham. Tickets are 6716. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. COMMUNITY CHOIR $25 reserved, $18 Auditions for new members 7:30 general admission, Wednesday-Saturday. p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and Jan. $10 students, call PAINT CREEK CENTER FOR THE 19, room 530 of the Forum (248) 650-2655. ARTS Building, Schoolcraft College, Through Dec. 23. - Jack Keeve: 18600 Haggerty Road (between Pedestrian Micro-Landscapes. 407;, Six and Seven Mile Road). Call Pine Street, Rochester; (248) 651- Shari Clason (248) 349-8175 or 4110. the college (734) 462-4435 to SUSANNE HILBERRY GALLERY schedule an appointment. Through Dec. 24 - An exhibit of jewelry by Darcy Miro. 555 S. Old O L A. S S E S Enjoy the holiday spirit Woodward. Birmingham; (248) ^ 642-8250. WORKSHOPS EUZABETH STONE GALLERY BIRMINGHAM BL00MF1ELD ART Through Dec. 26 - "The Art of the Sunday, Dec. 20. Lone Pine Road, one mile Center Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, See related holiday story on Arts & Brothers Hildebrant.' 536 N. Old CENTER west of Woodward Ave., Bloornfield Hills. between 10 Mile and 1-696, (248) 424- Leisure front. Here are some ways to Woodward, Birmingham; (248) Offers a range of art classes, (248) 644-5210. 9022 or (248) 851-7408. practice the art of celebrating holidays. 647-7040. including children's holiday gift DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS & STRINGS ST. HUGO OF THE HILLS workshops. 1516 S. Cranbrook ART C^IJFTS MEADOW BROOK ART GALLERY - Road. Birmingham, call (248) 644- "Holiday Brass," a seasonal celebration, Cantata Academy presents "Holiday Through Dec. 27 - "Private 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Christ Church Favorites," music of the season including 0866 for more information. BBAC Nature," watercolors and pencil CREATIVE ARTS CENTER Cranbrook, Lone Pine Road, just south of the Robert Ray Gospel Magnificat and drawings by Karen Anne Klein. Winter pottery sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter classes for children, teens the Cranbrook Educational Community, works by John Rutter, 8 p.m. Saturday, 208 Wilson Hall, Oakland Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 17-19. and adults begin Jan. 16. Eight- Bloornfield Hills, (248) 362-9329. Dec. 19. Tickets: $15. general; $12. stu University campus. Rochester: Birmingham Bloornfield Art Center, 1516 week courses include cartooning, dents, 2215 Opdyke Road, Bloornfield S. Cranbrook Road. Birmingham, (248) DSO'S CELEBRATION CONCERTS (248) 370-3005. drawing, arts and crafts, painting, Hills. 644-0866. "Colors of Christmas." Detroit Symphony LIVONIA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY pottery, multimedia exploration, Orchestra performs a variety of holiday ST. MARY'S COLLEGE/ORCHARD LAKE Through Dec. 29 - Calligraphy photography and blues guitar. Fees CREATIVE ARTS CENTER hits 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Dec. 18-19; Jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic in a holiday exhibit by Linda McVicar of Novi. . - vary. 47 Williams Street, Pontiac, Holiday Marketplace, featuring items of all "New Year's Eve Gala," featuring program concert, featuring Ervin Monroe, Margaret and watercolors by Ann Dase ;., (248) 333-7849. media, from glass ornaments to paintings of Weber, Strauss conducted by Neeme Kapasi. Peggy Dwyer and Barbara Ogar's Loveland of Ann Arbor. 32777 Five- DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS and prints, through Jan. 2. 47 Williams Jarvi, 9 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 31. (313) Student Flute Choir. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Mile Road, Farmington Road. Classes for adults, educators and Street, Pontiac. (248) 333-7849. 576-5130. 13. Tickets: $15-$25. 3535 Indian Trail. Livonia; (734) 466-2490 DETROIT ARTIST MARKET Orchard Lake, (248) 683-0521. youth. Call for details. (313) 833- DSO'S POP CONCERT GALLERIA ; 4249. 5200 Woodward Ave.. Holldaze Sale, featuring work of 170 "Holiday Festival" concert 3 & 7 p.m TROY COMMUNITY CHORUS Through Dec. 30 - Pontiac Oakland Detroit. artists. Through Dec. 23. 300 River Place. Sunday. Dec. 13. Orchestra Hall. 3711 "Christmas Is," selection of popular carols, Society of Artists at the Oakland - GEIGER CLASSIC BALLET Ste. 1650, Detroit, (313) 393-1770. Woodward Ave.. Detroit. (313i 576-5111. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Troy High School, County Gallena as they celebrate ACADEMY HANDCRAFTERS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Long Lake Road at Northfield Parkway. area talent in a group of exhibi - Newly refurbished dance studio Over 70 juried artisans display their works, FARMINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS (248) 363-1024. tions. Galleria is on the second ; opening for new enrollment. 782 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. "Once Upon a December," 19th annual floor of the Executive Office Denison Court, Bloornfield Hills, Northvtlle Recreation Center, 303 W. Main winter concert featuring traditional holiday UKRAINIAN BANDURIST CHORUS Building, 1200 N. Telegraph. (248) 334-1300. St.; (734) 459-0050. favorites by 80-voice chorus. 8 p.m. Friday Accompanied by musicians with period Pontiac, (248) 8580415 KAMMUELLER DANCE CLASSES instruments 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, MICH GUILD OF ARTISTS & ARTISANS & Saturday, Dec. 18-19, Mercy High ARIANA GALLERY Advanced and professional classi School Auditorium, 11 Mile & Middiebelt macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Holiday art fair of 130 artists, 11 a.m. to Through Dec. 31 - "Put a Lid on ; cal ballet program, 9:30 a.m. roads, Farmington Hills. Tickets: $8, M-59 at Garfield, Clinton Township. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Oakland Community It." an invitational show based on - Monday-Friday: intermediate level adults; $6, seniors/students, (248) 78a Tickets: $23. adults; $21, students. (810) College Bldg. H, Orchard Lake Road and I- the idea of containment. Through -. Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays at 5322. 286-2222. 696, Farmington Hills. Dec. 31. 119 S. Main. Royai Oak; - 11:30 a.m. 5526 W. Drake, West LYRIC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE UNITY OF UVONIA CHURCH (248) 546-8810. Bloornfield. (248) 932-8699. PAINT CREEK CENTER FOR THE ARTS "Sacred Scenes from Opera," 3 p.m. Gospel singer Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly, 7 BARCLAY GALLERY LONGACRE HOUSE - ART CUSSES "Holiday Gift Gallery," features works of Sunday, Dec. 13. Christ Church Detroit. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets: $15. (734) Range of art classes, including 51 artists, through Dec. 23. 407 Pine Through Dec. 31 - "In the Shadoyy (248) 357-1111. 421-1760. 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia. watercolor, drawing and collecting Street, Rochester. (248) 651-4110. of Mount Fuji." collection of pottery. Private voice lessons from MARYGROVE COLLEGE Japanese prints, and rare wood PEWABIC POTTERY blocks by Hiroshige. Yoshida. instructor Bessie Koursaris, all Annual Christmas Concert, featuring DANCE Annual Holiday Invitational Show, "Earthy Yoshitoshi. N. Old Woodward. skill and age levels: by appoint Marygrove College Chorale and Chamber ment between 6-9 p.m. Treasures," continues through Thursday, DSO'S "THE NUTCRACKER" Birmingham: ;248i 645-5430. Singers, 5 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 13. Sacred Wednesdays through Dec. 16: fee: Dec. 31. 10125 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit Symphony Orchestra's all-new pro Heart Chapel, 8425 W. McNichols. Detroit CREATIVE ARTS CENTER $210. 24705 Farmington Road, Detroit. (313) 822-0954. duction of Tchaikovsky's ballet. "The Donations accepted. (313) 927-1252. Through Dec. 31 - Student and fa< between 10 Mile and 11 Mile Nutcracker." Features Ballet Intertaionale SWANN GALLERY NARDIN PARK UNITED METHODIST ulty shoyv. 4 7 Williams St . roads. To register. (248) 477- and choreography by former Kirov Ballet Pontiac: (248. 333 7849 Holiday show featuring the multimedia CHURCH 8404. star Eldar Aliev. Dec. 13 & Dec. 17-20. works of Gloria Dunn through Dec. 31, HABATAT GALLERY "Detroit Concert Choir." in a program of PEWABIC POTTERY 1250 Library St.. Detroit, (313) 965-4826. Tickets $12 $53. (248) 645-6666 or (313) holiday music, 4 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 13. Through Dec. 31 - New work by Winter classes, including tile mak noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 6-9 p.m. 874-SING. Detroit Opera House, (corner of Tickets: $5. (248) 476 8860. 29887 W. Jose Chardiet. and a holiday :ewe ing, basic ceramics, wheel throw Tuesday, Thursday. Madison Ave. and Broadway, one block 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. ry exhibit featuring work by, ing for ages 13 and up. Call for east of Woodward Ave). Detroit. Elizabeth Carey, Leslie Genmnger. fees. 10125 E. Jefferson. Detroit. RACKHAM SYMPHONY CHOIR EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE and Avi\a Robinson 7 \. Saginaw (313) 822 0954. CONCERTS "Holiday Dance Extravaganza," from classi "Messiah," conducted by Suzanne Acton. St . Pontiac. ,.248, 333 2060 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec 13 Sts. Peter and cai to contemporary dance. 3:30 p.m. ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH HALSTED GALLERY L E C; T URE/ Paul Catholic Church. F£ Jefferson at St Sunday. Dec 13. Lake Onon High School "Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Through Dec 31 Photog'aphs y Antoine. Detroit. "Gloria" with the Detroit Performing Arts Center. 495 E. Scnpps READING Carols." sung by choir of All Saints Church. Michael Kpnna and Camiite Chamber Winds & Strings. 7.30 p m Road. Lake Onon Tickets $10, (248) 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. 171 W. Pike Solyagua 56C \ OidWoodwarii Sunday, Dec. 20. Chnst Church Cranbrook «93-5436. BBAC St., Pontiac, (248) 334-4571. Birmingham Bloornfield Hills. (734) 341 3466 Portrait painter Joseph Maniscalco MOORE & MORE BBSO MOORE'S GALLERY demonstrates two approaches to ROCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Birmingham Bloornfield Symphony "Holiday ExtravaDance.' featuring a Through Qpc 31 F rriri painting, 6 30 p.m. Thursday, Dec f Orchestra presents "Jazz Up Your "Many Moods of Christmas. eatur <-.£ Li von i abased modern dance company 8 / hihahwe So;, <••• S'o"e ,v••.: 1 7. A studio course on portrait Holidays." with guest artist Larry Nozero, choirs from Adams and Rochester m^' p.m. Saturday, Dec 19 Azar's Rug Gallery. Afnca on Canvas ' Sculotu'e hy painting will he taught by 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 27. Temple Beth schools. 8 p.m Friday. Dec 18 St 670 S Oki Woodward. Birmingham. (248i M'pki C'I'* .imtvr.ke and Dongo Maniscalco on Mondays at the El. 14 Mile Road. Bloornfield Hills, (248) Andrew's Church. 1400 ingiewood 626 7004 F'amti'-rgs by B'" MiiTko, Joe Grey BBAC. beginning Jan 11. 1516 S Rochester. (248) 651-4181. 645-BBSO. ROMANIAN DANCE a-i(1 C R'.ire l>nwir ^04 Hamilton Cranbrook Road. Birmingham. CHRIST CHURCH CRANBROOK SOUTHFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Row Rir-mgham , ?4R. M " (248) 644 0866. 2000 year old folk dances performed by f .166? 8R0WN BAG SERIES Choir performs J.S. Bach's cantata. "Holiday Celebration." a nm o traditiona authentically costumed dancers. 7:30 p m "Behind the Scenes at the Flint "Sleepers Wake!." 4 p.m. Sunday. Dec 13: holiday favorites and light c lassioni "n,S'; Tuesday. Dec 2?, Creative Arts Center. 47 REVOLUTION Institute of Arls." a lecture hy "A Concert of Christmas Bells." 3:15 p.m. 3 p.m Sunday. Dec 20. Southf-eid fvn Williams Street. Pontine. I 248) 333 7849 Through [IP; M 'Re,-ovenng Kristy Everett, curator of exhibits Los' Fictions C,va\aggins Noon Thursday. Dec 17. Musicians ' a tvoipct by Kathleen Information Technology Auditorium. GIIIP ,vici fosonb Grigely and "Tex/ arts programs for infants through performing activities Web site IV! 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T with taRon Williams. 1 30 p m j MUSEUM DOCENTS '-.'v 'r ; [i "• Saturday DP. i ,' "' hrough [let 3 1 Metallic angel Greenmead Historic V>Mage seek<, f, Sunday Dec ?>. 29 30. 1221 N Volunteers to i ondm ! s< >u->o hue-. i.vmts tiy Ro' a'.l msnpt Indian volunteers to assist "i srhool '*(•.. '-, \ Si •»> ', " i . Woodward Ave , Bloornfield Hills. for grades 3 1. spec a [ve s< '>,v> h t'a'i Road at >• hard l akr tours Sunday tours special (I r f \\,V I \\ '- .;(• 'Of-' •,<" (248) MS 1T23 tours and tnuis to the genera1 ;>uh n /v i. i. i«: it Y events, special projects and ga' U < ,1'C-. ",M. i. In and adult groups Volunteers TROY LIBRARY dening Open May October & 10 X II I I* I V {-» DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS v <> l. u rv i ic ic u .*a December f.ighl Mile Road at receive extensive training mclud < ON- c; O I N <.i ) Through Dec 11 Works ol c*o ijuwEw.-yww*'*-*-'* »» nwwtwuw* 1 '•", ii jg' '.»• •:: A «'i • ;, .1'^ Mmmia^viLH nmiDMwraiwaiiiMUR^MnRiiiMVUiu«ki•• ( Newburg. Livonia. (734) 47 7 iV' ng one and a half days of : ass po 'hpntary midd P cind high school FAR CONSERVATORY 1 week from September Urne Fo' '•,.'-'•- • 'II >C> S , .. ,• . ''- DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBIT students fro:'' T'oy School District. Needs volunteers to assist with MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND w>. The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 *C4 0 l S £ I V I I I f f E \ T I If iP^^fwfV, HltilMlJ^WCTtltl NP|ACKfltOST(PC] iff mow m shows i^uu||| fllUflftM 1105,1:10,3:15,54,7¾ 9:3$ 1030,114,100,2,00,3:40,4:40, Unittd Artirti-Cwnmtf ^14 Tuesdaj. PSYCHO (1) 6:20,74,900,1000 33305priwa!tOm« Bo* OS f $ i • The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 kC& TH 'A Cricket in Times Square' delightful show Henry Ford Museum and is a fast-paced children show • Unlike last year's offering, 'The City Mouse and enthusiasm and energy, evoking costume changes cleverly and • Greenfield Village in collabora with delightful animal charac giggles from the youngsters with completely; one wouldn't know ! tion with the Wild Swan Theatre ters and a cricket-sized set that the Country Mouse/ this year's play is lively and his unusual habits. they weren't double cast if not ! present "A Cricket in Times young and old will enjoy. quick, holding Its young audiences' attention. The mischievous mouse has an for the program. • Square." The annual children's When Chester, a Connecticut unusual friendship with the resi holiday play is performed in the cricket, arrives in Times Square dent cat, Henrietta, his partner Ryder plays Mama Bellini, < Anderson Center Theatre in the via a picnic basket, he is discov in crime, played by Michelle Toronto plays the wise Chinese I museum. American Sign Lan ered by Mario Bellini, a young Trame Lanzi. neighbor who conveys cricket; guage interpretation is provided Depression-era boy whose par cage the size of an elevator, a lively and quick, holding its Henrietta looks like a mouse lore, and Lanzi "plays a news-; for deaf and hearing-impaired ents run a struggling newsstand. towering radio, and an imposing young audiences' attention. at first, since the relationship stand customer. Don Donnelley ; audience members. Special ser With the help of a friend cat and cash register. The scenes switch Aaron Toronto plays the lively lacks the normal cat and mouse is full of boyish charm as Mario, - vices for the blind and visually- mouse, Chester the Cricket gets back and forth between the cricket Chester, and delights adversarial edge, and since both the excited youth who discovers \ impaired individuals are avail in and out of scrapes, and uses humans in the story and the ani audiences with his energetic actors are the same size and Chester, and Jackie Marns is a ,' able when arranged in advance his unique musical talent to help ' mals, offering a unique perspec high-jumping bounces. Chester wear furry costumes with large likable father-figure as the for by calling (313) 982-6044. The the newsstand prosper. tive. The actors move things is a good role model, too, choos floppy ears. Some mewing mixed giving and opt;mistic Papa Belli- ; show runs Saturdays and Sun The useful rotating set defines along quickly by rotating the set ing right over wrong even when with the dialogue might clear ni. days at 2:30 p.m. through Jan. 2. the play. Half of it is a human- 180 degrees for each scene the consequences are tougher. things up. For tickets call (313) 982-6176. sized newsstand, while the other change. Sandy Ryder plays the delight Chester the musical cricket's ; BY SUE SUCHYTA half is on a cricket-sized portion Unlike last year's offering, fully eccentric mouse Tucker, the The three animal actors dou foot-tapping tunes, including' SPECIAL WRITER of the same set: a giant box of "The City Mouse and the Coun richest rodent in New York City. ble as humans in the alternating Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" add '• The Cricket in Times Square" Ohio Blue tip matches, a cricket try Mouse," this year's play is Ryder's Tucker struts about with scenes, and manage their quick a fun touch to the show. ' Weighty and funny, 'Resident Alien' out of this world Show dates for "Resident Alien" are • Imagine 'Northern Expo inally produced by Actors Theatre of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Generally, the six-member cast does Dec. 13, Dec. 16-20, Dec. 23-27, Dec. sure' experiencing 'Close Louisville for this year's Humana Fes Picture Mayberry beamed to Wiscon a good job, although they all seem a 30-Jan. 3. Times are 7:30 p.m. Encounters of the Third tival. sin, and tangling with "space — the little under-inspired at times. Scott Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; "Resident Alien," here directed by final frontier," and you'll get at least a Screws as the erudite, earthbound Saturday 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday Kind.' Picture Mayberry John Seibert, is the story of two men, part of the picture. Michael, and Greg Trzaskoma as the matinees. Additional matinee 2 p.m. beamed to Wisconsin, and each born on different planets, and Sounds like it could/should be fun, rather bilious-looking Alien are Wednesday, Dec. 23. JET performs in each feeling as if his home planet isn't maybe. But the production falls short. charged with some of the funniest the Aaron DeRoy Theatre, lower level tangling with 'Space — the lines in the play, which they usually really where he belongs. One day, one Perhaps part of the reason for this of the JCC, 6600 West Maple Road final frontier,' and you'll get deliver with aplomb. of these men is dumped on Earth, in a is that the play is trying to be too (corner of Maple & Drake) in West at least a part of the picture. kind of temporary exchange program many things at once. Part comedy, Rounding out the cast, Scott Goci Bloomfield. Tickets are $13-$23 for for the other man's young son. part romance, part suspense, flavored makes a brief, enthusiastic appear more information visit their Web site Soon after the cosmological kidnap with philosophy and techno-thrills, it ance as the kidnapped boy. Billy. at http:l I comnet. org/jet or to pur ping, the two men meet. Then, the seems to get bogged down sometimes Settings, which include a definitely chase tickets call (248) 788-2900. nothing? Who reads Kierkegaard? boy's mother enters the action (and, of in its own mixed signals. (Also, even unpretentious kitchen, an equally And what's the correct pronunciation course, she's not buying any story though some of Spencer's lines and unpretentious bar, a Kmart (where of "Buddenbrooks." BY VICTORIA DIAZ about little green men kidnapping her situations are screamingly funny, the blue light is almost always on-the- SPECIAL WRITER These are just a few of the weighty son), her not-too-bright husband some play-goers may wonder why he blink), and several other spots in and questions under discussion in Stuart thickens the plot, and the town sheriff chose to build comedy around the dis around a small Wisconsin town, have Does God exist? What is the nature Spencer's fantasy-comedy, "Resident tries to keep everybody and every appearance of a child — a distinctly just the right mundane-but-cartoon- of true love? Are angels metaphysical? Alien," now onstage at the Jewish thing from falling apart. Imagine unfunny event, especially to those ish flavor. What do you do when you can do who have directly experienced it). Ensemble Theatre. The play was orig "Northern Exposure" experiencing Special effects are first rate. i Fabio Man of Comedy' returns to Joey's, Dec. 17-19 Kirk Noland known as the stylish look at family life, child show that is always spontaneous phone calls to the White House Road, Comedy Central and CBS Performing Arts in Hong Kong, "Fabio Man of Comedy" brings hood, adulthood, and everything and never ever predictable have made this show exciting 48 hours His stand up career as China He has also performed in between. A captivating story „ ,, , . and one of a kind. taken him all over the world. In for companies throughout out his one man comedy assault back Calls to audience members to Joey's Comedy Club, above teller, he ricochets across the 1997 he was one of the featured America including Ford Motor babysitters, to having pizza Noland's TV appearances Kicker's All American Grill, stage, recounting the intricacies performers at the Theatre for the Company. delivered to the stage and even include A&E's Comedy on the 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia. of his peculiarly eventful life, be Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 17-19. it as simplistic as a moment in Performances 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 his life as a father or as bizarre p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday and as a trip to the emergency room Join the Detroit Vipers for... Saturday. Tickets ($14), call as a kid. (734)261-0555. 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December 13, 1998 Gift baskets ; Alt aboard: The Santa Fe Spe- : rial from Lionel. weave elegance Classic trains create memories and attitude ne early December day, about five years ago, my husband Oand I were reminiscing about Gourmet Christmases past. goodies: "What's the one thing you wanted Dream weavers: Janet Migliaccio and store owner Judy Imported del more than anything else for Christ- Palazzolo show off a custom Golfer's Basket from La icacies from •M^^M mas when you were Strada d'Eleganza in Birmingham. jHOPPWQ a kid, but never Bountiful CENTERED got," I asked him. Baskets. BY LINDA BACHRACK PHOTOS BY JERRY ZOLVNSKY "A train set," he STAFF WRITER said, "but with four kids in the family, Esther Ziegelman never imagined other goodies that she uses in the Spa." The my parents couldn't running a successful cottage industry her work. Italian gourmet afford it." from the basement of her Birmingham "I like using Michigan prod wire baskets are I secretly decided home. But Ziegelman's life has never ucts," she says, "including filled with vine to get him one that been what you'd call prescribed. Cherry Republic candies and gars and oils, year. Not only for "I sold advertising for years," she dried fruit, Brownwood Acres mustards, pasta his sake, but mine, says, "until I realized I was leaving my mustard, Sweet Elyse rice * • ,>vy,»»., ,t, -- - •. t v ••,>-.* «"•••• y- -j;-,- <\ and other DONNA too. There's just integrity at every place I pudding and Ben '•-^^.-o^'-^.jr-r?>';'/ ,.; A imported foods, MULCAHY something Norman stopped." It was her jamin Twiggs jam." including the ————— Rockwell-ish about sons who talked her into Damask boxes of plums and chocolate confections all traditional having a train under a Christmas starting her own busi DeBrito chocolates are tied up with shiny silk ribbons. Panettone. Spa baskets contain tree. ness. They knew a man exclusive to Ziegelman in. To order, call toll free (888) 258- French lotions and potions for women So, I went to a hobby shop to buy who was selling his bas Michigan. She also likes 0031. and wooden Italian grooming acces one, not knowing it would be so com ket business and, Pandora's Confections sories for men. plicated. though she didn't buy from San Francisco. Its Other unique basket ideas include a his wares, she thought product line includes a foil- "A dream come true," is how Judy "Do you know what scale he'd Palazzolo describes her newly opened wire pram baby basket stuffed with a like?" a salesman asked me, when I baskets might be fun. wrapped dinosaur egg with needlepoint pillow, silver miniature chocolate Birmingham shop, La Stra- told him I wanted to buy a model Thus, Bountiful Bas da d'Eleganza. After 36 •;/•;., , keepsakes and a col train set for my husband. kets was incorporated dinosaurs inside and a years with Ford Motor Co. lectible ceramic pacifier. "Scale?" I asked. "I'm not sure," I and Ziegelman set up chocolate Chanel bag filled and a year selling special ?7'*™ For pets, Palazzolo does a said, feeling dumb. shop in the basement, with candy keys, a phone, ized custom gift baskets ceramic bow! filled with "Well, did he say what brand he'd turning the space into a sunglasses, a watch and from her home in Milford, treats. Tea and coffee bas like?" veritable warehouse of perfume. Ziegelman's fruit Palazzolo found a multi- kets are built atop silver "Um, I think he mentioned some gourmet foods and can baskets feature a mix of room storefront that she trays or inside giant wire thing about Lionel," I said. The dies, straw containers in fresh rosebuds with fresh shares with floral designer coffee pots. There's a fun salesman and I both agreed, I need- all shapes and sizes, and fruits and a foiled choco Sandy Parmenter. wire briefcase for the ; ed more information before buying. bolts of French-wired late peach. She personally "I wanted an old house j executive, brimming with I went home and tried to get the chiffon ribbons. shops local markets for all with lots of individual room chocolate cigars and a '• information out of my better half Ziegelman's creativity of her fresh fills. settings," says Palazzolo, chocolate humidor. The '. without him catching on. He always and flair for design are The holidays find Ziegel "but when Sandy showed baskets are built to look ' wanted a Lionel train, he said. But evident in the unique man assembling candy- me this space, it was per good from all angles and ; he didn't know what scale. baskets she builds for filled party trays and host fect." The shop on North Old the piece de resistance is I wound up buying him a Lionel her mostly corporate ess baskets. Her business Woodward is divided into the elegant French-wired ! 027-scale starter train set. I spent clientele. Corporate has grown by word of little nooks and crannies silk ribbon that tops '. more than I had planned, but it was clients include Arthur mouth and referrals from that remind Palazzolo of an That's Italian: La every creation. ; worth it to see the look in his eyes Andersen, Doubletree clients. She can do every older home. It came com Strada d' Elegan When the holiday sea » when he opened it. hotels, Deioitte & Sweet stuff: Ziegel- thing from a tiny "new plete with a fireplace and a za's Buon Apetit- son is over, a bed and - He always sets the train up under baby" welcome basket to bath boutique will fill one Touche and Dean Witter. man>s oasket fillers grand entry. Within the to basket. '. the Christmas tree, and every year I The City of Birmingham • j ^ {% } pando an electric Jeep filled with themed rooms, Palazzolo of the shop's rooms, along I give him a car or some more track to contracts with her to > s~, r /• J the customer's requests. with some small furni s displays gift items from all over the *• add to it. make get-well baskets ™ Confections and (A real estate agent world, including pottery and orna ture pieces. - If you'd like to buy a model train for its employees. She (bottom) DeBrito placed this $350 order.) ments from Italy and Poland, silver "We want people to visit us as they '. set for yourself or someone you love, does move-in baskets for chocolates. Just give her a price pieces from the Victoria & Albert would a neighbor, to feel comfortable ', here are some things to consider. apartment complexes range and any personal Museum in London and handmade and have fun," says Palazzolo whose ; First, think about where you're and personalized birthday baskets for preferences. French and Belgian linens. right-hand woman is her dear friend ; going to set up the train and how Price Waterhouse. When she's not in her basement The centerpieces of every room Janet Migliaccio. "We'll make the ''. much space you have. That, along As she assembles 60 breakfast workplace, you can find Ziegelman vignette, however, are the custom gift shopping experience as pleasurable as ' with cost and personal preference, meeting baskets for Syntel - Elwin's making bows in front of the TV. That's baskets, tailored to the needs and possible," I will help you determine what scale scones, Michigan apple cider, Bella the beauty and the downside of a interests of friends and clients. Popu La Strada d'Eleganza. 708 N. Old * to get. Scale is the ratio in size Vista Farm jam, Stash tea, honey, home-based business - you're always lar baskets include the "Buon Apetitto Woodward, Birmingham; (248) 539- « between a model train and its proto- cocoa mix and a mug with the compa in the office. And Ziegelman's office - Italia," "The Golfer," and "A Day at 9065. " type (a real train). ny logo - she talks about some of the surrounds her with mounds of sugar " Model trains come in a wide vari- ' ety of scales, which are set forth by * the National Model Railroaders "It's been tough to sell winter apparel and we may season. My predictions are for sales increases in the » see markdowns before Christmas. On the other hand, 5-7 percent range this year." According to industry ' Association. How's retail jewelry sales are strong and computer sales are sources, Americans say they plan to spend an average « Some of the more common scales, rebounding." of $814 on gifts - 4.5 percent higher than average * going from smallest to biggest, are Warm weather also encouraged destination and spending last Christmas. : N (1:160), HO (1:87.1), 027 (slightly downtown shopping, says Meyer. "The tendency in Stephen Epstein, a partner with the Detroit office * smaller than 0), 0 (1:48), and G weathering the weeks since Thanksgiving was to drive to shop of PricewaterhouseCoopers, agrees with the opti » (1:22.5), said Dave Herron, manager ping destinations like Birch Run." mistic predictions. "Shoppers are responding to the * of the Plymouth Train Shop in The fundamentals are still in place for a successful pace of promotional events, as merchants attempt to ; Plymouth. holiday season. Meyer points to low unemployment, book as much business out in front of what has been * The minimum amount of space the holidays? low gas prices, lower-than-average heating bills, con an increasing '11th hour' crush the days before * you'd need for a starter set in each sumer confidence and our region's strong economy. Christmas," he says. Certain segments have experienced phenomenal * scale is as follows, said Jeff Durling, It's not the economy. It's the unseasonal weather The E commerce channel of distribution also is ' a salesman at Rider's Hobby growth. Outdoor holiday lighting sales were through having an impact this season, says Meyer. Internet that's discouraged consumers from buying traditional the roof, according to managers at English Gardens. * Shop in Livonia: N, a 24-inch diarn- holiday apparel gifts like wool sweaters, winter boots, shopping sites are most helpful for niche-oriented, * eter circle; HO, a 38-inch by 38-inch scarves and coats. However, this week's temperature Retailers have pulled out all the punches to attract established stores with unique products. It expands * oval; O or 027, a 4-foot by 6-foot plunge might precipitate renewed interest in warm their desired consumer base. According to Arthur their universe. "E commerce will impact catalog shop * area; and G scale, a 46-inch by 57- woolens, says Larry Meyer, chief executive officer of Nitzsche, president of TeleCheck Michigan, "Addition ping more than storefronts," says Meyer. "It will not 0 inch oval. Michigan Retailers Association in Lansing. al sales promotions, including one-day credit card swamp the market, but will get its proportional f discounts and reduced prices on upscale items, will share." „ HO is the least expensive. A "The weather is the story this year," Meyer says. * starter set, which includes track, an keep the momentum going throughout the holiday - Linda Bachrack * engine, rolling stock (a variety of i train cars), and a transformer, will 1 run you around $29.99 for a Bach- News of special events for shoppers is included Jacobson's at Laurel Park Place in Livonia presents •* mann HO set. $44.99 for a Bach- in this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Main- the Andy Lakey Collection Show of sterling and 14k - mann N set, $129.99 for a Lionel streets, c/o Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 ADDED ATTRACTIONS gold inspirational angel jewelry. Continues on Sun * 027 set, and $199.99 for a Bach- East Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009; or fax (248) day, Dec. 20. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ' mann G set, Durling said. 644-1314. Deadline: Wednesday 6 p.m. for publica IN FASHION tion on Sunday. front of the fountain court at Livonia Mall. 5-7 p.m. : Lionel (which makes 0, 027 and Seven Mile and Middlehelt roads. Figaro, a beauty salon in downtown Birmingham, * .0 scales) and Bachmann are two of TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 KICKS FOR A CAUSE presents "Saturdays at Figaro." Live mannequins * the most popular brands on the HOLIDAY ANTHEMS model the season's hottest looks from Lotus Imports. C market and are usually available Laurel Park Placo in Livonia presents WOMC's Borders Farmington Hills presents a live perfor Christmas is for Kids, a livo broadcast to raise Lilith and Tender, while showing off festive holiday 2 wherever model trains are sold (look mance and CD signing with Karen Newman, nation hairstyles. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 265 N. Old Woodward * under hobby shops in the yellow money for the Research Center at Children's Hospi al anthem singer for the Detroit Red Wings. New tal of Michigan. Entertainment throughout the day, MOTOWN MIRACLE ; pages). Marklin (tiny Z scale man's new CD of holiday music, titled "What Christ The Miracle in Motown Foundation hosts its fourth * through G scale) is another brand including a visit from the Rockcttes and Sesame mas Means to Me," is a mix of standards and origi Streef Live] characters. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. annual charity party to benefit Focus:HOPE, Westin I worth checking out. You can find nal Christmas songs produced in Detroit. All pro ALL DOLLED UP Hotel Renaissance Center, Detroit. 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m * Marklin trains at the Doll Hospi- ceeds from sales go to the Vladdie/Sorgci Family The black tie-optional event hopes to raise $150,000 : tal and Toy Soldier Shop in Trust Fund. 7:30 p.m. 30995 Orchard Lake Road. The American Girls Club celebrates with a Victori Music by The Imperial Swing Orchestra. $55, $75 at an-era holiday party. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies Berkley. IN CONCERT tho door. Tickets available at Ticketmaster locations For more information about while making a gingerbread houso craft. Bring a The Livonia Civic Chorus entertains shoppers at new toy, book or coat to donate to needy children. ALBOM SIGNING Lionel trains, which are made Laurel Park Place mall in Livonia. 7 p.m. Parisian right herein Michigan, by UAVV Ages 6rll. 7-8 p.m. Borders Downtown Birmingham, Mitch Albom signs copies of his bestseller, Ttirsdays Court. 34300 Woodward; with Monte. To reserve a signed copy, call Borders workers in Chesterfield Township __ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 (tours are available), phone (810) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Downtown Birmingham at (248) 2030005 before 5 CAROLING 949-4100 or visit its Web site at ANQELGEMS p.m. Dec. 19. 5-6 p.m., 34300 Woodward. AVww.lionel.com. The Garden City High School Choir performs in y .s. I : 4. ^•WM^^^^ >»"»• ^^mm npp p 11 •^w T/ie Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 >C7 RETAIL DETAILS £ //ere 07/7 I find? GIFT ARTISANS SPORTS ART gifts ranging from $5-$ 15. If you're looking for artful gifts The Sports Gallery in Birm This feature is dedicated to There is a store in Charlevoix this holiday season, Gallery ingham offers a limited-edition CUDDLE UP helping readers locate sources for that has hats and millinery Nikko features scarves and collector's item this season - a The newest, most unusual hard-to-find merchandise. If supplies. Call the Chamber of Christmas stockings by Crispina Steve Yzerman lithograph. The way to survive the cold winter you've seen any of the items in Commerce in Charlevoix for the Ffrench, leather stuffed animals original lithograph features the season? Couch Cuddlers. The your retail travels (or basement) store number and name. by Sandy Vohr, hand-blown Detroit Red Wings captain's ultra-soft, fleece loungers pro please call Where Can I Find? glass ornaments by Matthew locker, where his jersey hangs (248) 901-2555. Slowly and WE'RE STILL LOOKING FOR: vide the warmth of a robe and A company that has a red fac Beuchner and silver jewelry by waiting to be worn. Each piece is the comfort of PJs. Step into the clearly, leave your name, number Sue Sachs and Terri Logan. 470 and message. You should see tory hard-top for a 1996 Mazda signed by Yzerman and sports sleeping bag-like Couch Cud- your input in a few weeks. Due to Miata. N. Old Woodward Avenue on artist Bill Williams. $295. 269 S. dler, put your feet through the the overwhelming response to Bob is looking for a completely Two, Birmingham. Old Woodward, Birmingham; disassembled Harley Davidson foot-holes and zip up the front. this column, we only publish the (248) 642-0044. Perfect for Christmas morning. requested item two or three times. rqotorcycle to reassemble (rea sonably in contact) for a winter HOT FR0STIE8 Available at Hudson's storeB in If you have not seen a response or The ancient Japanese method solid colors and fun pattern, heard from us, we were unable to project. locate the item. Thank You. Eleanore of Warren is looking of Raku firing lends itself per adult and kid sizes. Adults, $58; for Zoya nail polish #0192 fectly to these frosty gentlemen. kids, $32. WHAT WE FOUND: color Coretta. Each piece is hand-fashioned, For the person who called in to Noreen wants to purchase a baked in a kiln, hand-glazed and say that the Special Olympics new/used 1998 Farmington BLUE CHRISTMAS would take olcf bowling and golf fired at an extremely high tem If the holidays leave you want High yearbook. perature. When removed from trophies, we need a contact tele Doris is looking for the chil ing to sing the blues, brighten phone number and address, as the heat, it smolders in sawdust, your spirits with holiday blues, a we have many people who would dren's book (hardcover) "Little Wiener." creating a beautiful glaze. Pot new aromatherapy bath and like to donate. tery snowmen available at The We need the toll-free number Judy wants Evening In Paris shower gel by Philosophy. All cologne. Print Gallery, 29173 Northwest for Makeup for You. The com profits benefit the National SKI BUNNIES pany makes custom lipstick Norma is looking for the game ern Highway, Southfield. $32- Coalition for the Homeless. $15. Hudson's Summit Place and shades. Park & Shop, and a black Lions $42. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue. Linda called from Consign T-shirt/sweatshirt with blue & Hudson's Somerset presented ment Interiors on 43235 West silver logo. holiday fashion shows on Nov. Seven Mile in Northville (248) Shelly is looking for a large 14-15, highlighting current 347-4731. They carry china pat old kitchen sink 4-5 feet wide, trends to welcome in the New terns, pictures and glassware, with backsplash and side drain Year. Included was (left) a' red anything for the home. They call boards, in porcelain or cast iron quilted jacket and fleece V-neck it their Wish List. from the 1800-1920s. MINI DEPARTMENT STORE by Tommy Jeans, black polar Eucalyptus oil can be found Pat wants children's metal Hudson's introduces the Little fleece pants by DKNY and at the Great Lakes Crossing dishes from the 1950s with an Door Store at the Somerset store Mall in Auburn Hills. The kiosk (right) a ski jacket by Pacific Oriental theme and individual in the Kid's Department. The in the mall carries different oils Trail, zip-front turtleneck by packets of bubble bath from the miniature castle made of chil for light bulbs. Gibraltar Trade '50s, gardenia scent. Tommy Jeans and fleece pants Center in Taylor, F&M in Livo dren's building blocks is a place A Fisher Price alligator by Lauren Ralph Lauren. nia and Gooa Food Company in for kids to shop for holiday gifts Canton also carry eucalyptus oil. flashlight from two years ago for Pat. for their friends and family. We found the words and music Sales associates assist the chil to 50 Nifty United States and Doris is looking for Clinique also an appraiser for salt & pep Cheek Base in Peach Soft. dren as they choose pre-wrapped per shakers. Carrie is looking for a Sleep For Mary, plastic bags can be ing Santa in a Wooden Bed taken to Taylor Elementary (animated). SHEAR DEVOTION School in Livonia on Curtis, west Elsie wants Helsha sham Red The Salon in Birmingham of Levan. Bring them to the poo/conditioner in chamomile and The Phoebe Foundation are school in bundles. scent. The game Rock EM Sock EM Joan is looking for Low Sodi raising funds to purchase wigs Robot can be found at Dave's um soup bases. for children undergoing cancer Comics in Royal Oak. Erma is looking for St. Ives treatment at Beaumont Hospi Aluminum Christmas trees mint/aloe alcohol-free facial tal. Shear Devotion, part of the can be found at English Gardens toner and St. Ives collagen mois Phoebe Foundation's hospital on Coolidge in Royal Oak. ture firming hydra-gel. Meijer programs serving seriously ill Mon Classique de Morabita and F&M carried it. children, focuses on helping can be found at Levin Beauty Vonda wants Carva perfume pediatric patients make the diffi Supply on Orchard Lake in West by Tubachet. Bloomfield, (248) 851-7323. cult transition of hair loss during Delia Lutes books can be Lisa wants a man's back pock treatment. Purchase a $5 raffle found through John King Books et wallet made from eel skin. ticket through Dec. 31 at Red, in Detroit, (313) 961-0622, or on The game of Flinch for Bar bara. and proceeds go toward the pur the Internet at chase of six wigs. A $650 Beauty www.bibliofind.com. Darryl is looking for New Era I found a silent butler or a Potato Chips, Nelli Creme Basket will be raffled. 470 N. table cleaner (it has a silver mini Soda and Apple Easy Dessert. Old Woodward, Birmingham. whisk broom with a mini silver Jenny is looking for Taster's dust pan) at On Fifth at Great Choice Hazelnut Coffee and a Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Nite Cap Stocking. 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If you could have one wish, While working in an emergen what would.it be? Author VttmtU cy room on a Christmas day, "That I could have three more Freed was overseeing the care of wishes." two patients who had suffered /\njana M. Barad, MD, is a specialist in Claire, age 4 massive heart attacks. Both Family Practice, providing general health care to from The Magic of Children" Jodie, age 4 viewpoint of a child. needed heart transplants to sur individuals of all ages. She has a special interest in Nearly two decades after he vive. pediatric and adolescent health, women's health, With a casualness that has put At 42, Freed of Birmingham first performed as Kermit the One patient was a hard-driv many of his patients at ease, car has the boyish appearance and Frog, Freed has cut back on his ing, successful executive. The preventive medicine, and patient education. diologist Dr. Mark Freed leans eternal optimism of a person half clinical practice to focus on other was a janitor at a nursery Upon earning her medical degree at Wayne over a table of half-filled mugs in his age. Actually, one-quarter of building his medical textbook school. State University, Dr. Barad completed her resi a local coffeehouse to make a his age. Okay. Maybe one- publishing company, which pub The executive's room was point. dency at Providence Hospital. She is a member of eighth of his age. lished his recent book. empty. The janitor's room was It's the first of many. He recalls a pivotal time in his filled with family members and the American Academy of Family Physicians, the And within the last 18 months, His newest book, "The Magic life. A life-changing revelation he has formed The Magic of Chil gifts. Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, and the of Children" written with col while attending medical school dren Foundation, a nonprofit Freed paused, and asked: American Medical Association. league Dr. Robert Safian - both at the University of Illinois. A that will bring doctors and nurs Guess which patient succeeded from Beaumont Hospital's cardi circumstance that could find its es into classrooms nationwide to at life? ology department - isn't about way into an episode of "ER," teach about health. And then, the physician- heart disease, nor disorders of right? "If you wait for the perfect turned-philosopher unabashedly the circulatory system. Not unless the graduation cer time to make a difference, you'll gave his prescription: Riches are Freed has found a poetically tificate is endorsed by the Mup- realize, that time will never measured in human relation compelling interpretation of the pets. come." ships. Learning how to express cardiac muscle that distributes and appreciate relationships With the same assured man Unless, of course, you're kid oxygenated blood, and pounds begins in the formative years of ner that he's used to explain the enough to realize that your time furiously when pleased, threat childhood. cardio-catherization process, has come. ened or overworked. Freed slips into a dead-on imita Returning to a child's world, According to Freed, contained tion of Kermit the Frog. A Christmas tale according to Freed, means within the pages of photographs With a Robin Williams-like relearning that the most impor by Kendra Dew and children's "It's sunny in my imagination, tant thing in life is love. catharsis he simulates how he but it's cloudy for real." responses to questions about the entertained a roomful of kids at A child's world, he said, is a intricacies of their world lies the the summer camp where he Becky, age 4, place that many adults suffering ROV1DENCE cure for an unforeseen but worked while attending mod describing the weather from heart failure haven't trav HOSffTAL AND MED4CA1 CENTOS inevitable condition - adulthood. school. eled in years. "The book," said Freed, "is Freed and his book shouldn't And for Mark Freed, there's a Mission Health Medical Center He recalls their instant laugh about the part of the heart that ter, their willingness to wonder, be mistaken for the sappy stuff mysterious healing power of the Providence Primary Care Physicians medicine can't reach." and for a moment. Freed dis of Disney movies and Hallmark human heart that can neither be 37595 Seven Mile Rd., Suite 220 cards his scientific training and cards. quantified nor disputed. Livonia, Michigan 48152 Comes a time pursuit of empirical verification. While he might sound like the All it takes is a dose of opti For appointments: 734-432-7591 What do you want to be when For him it's clear that the notion ultimate idealist, Freed's views mism and will power, and you'll you grow up? of "health" is inseparable from have come from a career of dra be on your way. "A kid." the unblemished and unevnical matic experiences. It's a magical ride. 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Evaluate your current situation customer savings specialists are Your M (PRNewswire) - The Charles Derived from "kwanza," a • Dec. 26 - 1/4 to Midnight & New Year's Eve Committee and Universal Expression (Reggae) person and $250 per couple. Tickr H. Wright Museum of African Swahili word meaning "first Millie Scott (R&B) Wayne County Legal Neighbor and Jazz Head (Acid Jazz Band). ets can be bought at the Museun) American History begins its fruits of the harvest," Kwanzaa • Dec 27 - String Quartet & hood Services. tf The evening will also include Information Desk or by phone. *•<> annual celebration of Kwanzaa celebrates the set of principles A Darker Shade of Soul Brass Among the live performances, dancing, a complimentary cham The Museum is located at 3J$ Saturday, Dec. 26. Kwanzaa is by which African Americans Quintet (Classical) the evening will feature The pagne toast, hors d'oeuvres and East Warren Ave. in Detroit* an African American holiday should, live, known as the Nguzo • Dec. 28 - Yatafari & Univer Buster Williams Quintet (Jazz), party favors. Tickets are $70 per Cultural Center. For more info** that is celebrated Dec. 26 Saba. The seven principles are sal Expression (Caribbean) The Johnny Walker Quartet person and $125 per couple. VIP mation on Kwanzaa progranjg through Jan. 1 to reaffirm the as follows: Umoja (Unity), • Dec. 29 - Temptation (Jazz), Robert Penn Blues Band, tickets are available at $150 per call (313) 494-5800. > commitment to family, communi Kujichagulia (Self-determina Impressionists & Misty Love and ty and the Black struggle. The tion), Ujima (Collective Work the Motown Sounds celebration will kick off at noon and Responsibility), Ujamaa • Dec. 30 - The Hastings with a daily Kwanzaa ritual and (Cooperative Economics), Nia Street Blues Band & Sweet dance performances ending at 4 (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), Claudette and SC Band p.m. These activities are free and Imam (Faith). Each day one • Dec.31 - Buster Williams with Museum admission. of these seven principles is fea Quintet & Johnny Walker Quar Ittakes more The tradition of Kwanzaa was tured to focus on its significance. tet & Others (Jazz) created by Dr. Maulana Karen- This year, the Museum will • Jan. 1 - Men of Covenant, ga, professor and chairperson of also celebrate by hosting "Kwan Ginyards Gospel Music Group, than a few. million the Department of Black Studies zaa Concerts: The Music of Our The Mims Family & The Whit at California State University as People," which will feature a dif field Company (Gospel) watts to brighten well as the Director of the ferent genre of music each day Also this year on the sixth day African American Cultural Cen beginning at 7 p.m. Concert of Kwanzaa, which is Dec. 31, ter in Los Angeles. It was first admission is $5 per person. The the museum will serve aa the someone's face. celebrated by his family and schedule of concert performances host venue for a New Year's Eve friends on Dec 26. 1966. are as follows: celebration presented by the Museums abound with activities, events This holiday season, visitors to three-story holiday tree, in the Detroit Historical Museums. Henry Ford Museum & plaza of Henry Ford Museum, "This new exhibit is a dramatic Greenfield Vill age will take a decorated with more than 2,000 improvement over what has step back in time to holidays of ornaments and 500 feet of real been shown previously. The best yester-year as Traditions of the popcorn. Visions of sugar plums of the old exhibit has been main Season is celebrated from now will be abound as visitors marvel tained and significant new fea until Jan. 3. Covering more than at a 720-square-foot gingerbread tures including videos and inter 100 acres, the museum and vil town with 32 gingerbread build active elements, have been lage will be decked out in his ings and six toy trains pulling added." So much to do, you'!! go wild toric holiday splendor, certain to over 75 cars over 500 feet of The new Frontiers to Factories please youngsters and those track winding through lollipop exhibit is divided into ten sec young-at-heart. trees and gumdrop gardens. tions including the "Introduc Events and activities include: The Detroit Historical tion; The First People; Furs, • Susquehanna Plantation, a Museum is also making a spe Forts and Fire; City of Com 19th century southern home in cial presentation of the first 200 merce, 1825-1865; City of Indus the Village, decorated for planta years of the city's history in a try; Heavy Industry; Making tion society's traditional Christ whole new way with the opening Goods for Detroiters; The City mas wedding season. this month of Frontiers to Facto Where Life is Worth Living; Ready to be the Motor City; and • Adams House, a Victorian ries: Detroiters at Work 1701- In Business for a Century." Baptist parsonage, where a mid 1901. dle-class 1870s Christmas din Frontiers to Factories is a per The museum is located at the ner will feature a frugal, imagi manent exhibit that originally corner of Woodward and Kirby native theme with Mock Apple opened in October 1987 with the in Detroit's Cultural Center, Pie for dessert. title "From Outposts to Indus open Wednesday through Friday ONLY AT THE DETROIT ZOO try." The new exhibit opened to from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat • Eagle Tavern, an 1850s the public in December, in time urday and Sunday from 10 a.m. stage coach with dishes from ^^^ig^figsaasss^ for Detroit's upcoming 300th to 5 p.m. America's culinary past on the .NOV, :20 ^AN^::;; birthday in 2001. Admission is $3 for adults; ^¢¢^0¾ menu. . tiCMl^dlfM $1.50 for seniors and children '. Niflf W LA* Visitors shaking off the holi "No one else tells this story of 12-18; free for children under 12. 1 day chill, will be greeted by a Detroit's history," said Maud ffi.;,;;-/'AT Stso v'''','•"•; Margaret Lyon, director of the T (2 4 8)/ S'4 i-5&35v -¾ HtYT«»*-»tl»; r ^ Presented By SM 'A rare commodity that can entertain MediaQne adults at least as much as children!" This is Broadband. This is the way. Dan Zetf. COPLEY NEWS SERVICE THE "Broadway's in for a treat!" -Dann Gire DAILY HERALD s£wsp*««s ^"rffiZ**-^ A great kick-off to the holiday theatre season.' -Don Smder.THE STAR Colorful! Winning! Delicious! -Hedy Weiss, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PRIOR TO NEW YORK 15 PERFORMANCES ONLY! DECEMBER 16V! "Vbure a Good Man, CHARLIE BROWN The Broadway Musical CALLING ALL K\DS\ Based on the Comic Strip PEANUTS® by CHARLES M. SCHULZ Music. Book and Lyrics by CLARK GESNER Directed by MICHAEL MAYER MCKKLODKO.N, the only network just for kids, hns Disney's Steel The Last Night The Rent Star of teamed up with MediaOne to ^ive Observer & "Hercules" Pier's of Ballyhoo's Lion King's star " fata of the fW Keoentric Hometown Newspapers area kids a ehanee to participate in outrageous games from their favorite NICKKLODKON shows as MCKKLODKOYs OAMK LAB comes to town on December 31. The fr)-minute shows will take place at 4:1.5 & 0:lr) p.m. in the heated tent across from the Community House in Birmingham, y-W hiri nfTirsl Night Birmingham ' iX'W^l'V:'«.ft«'^V' ?; '^••W'l'yf-V !•••••.'' .••''J ••.'*-,.'•' '•: --.•'-•;:••: •:••• -".-,••'• .1 '.-'.,- .'.• ''.•" ^M iSi'-'iSa'iiii issiliSi;liiiiii Sea kayaking can show struggles of nature {Former Birmingham resident We had juBt made the octopus Josh Gerak, son of Birmingham prediction when an ominous Eccentric Suburban Accents shadow crept on the wall oppo writer Sally Gerak, is an avid site our little protected pool adventurer. He moved to the where the upended Starfish lay •Pacific Northwest and took up six feet below us. An octopus was sea kayaking, now one of his moving with deftness along the favorite pastimes.) wall, then across the floor of the pool towards our helpless BY JOSH GERAK starfish. SPECIAL WRITER "Good God! It's as if the octo Autumn is one of the .belter,, pus heard the starfish screaming times to explore the San Juan Look ;m$^^#era# gives for help," I said. Islands, one, of the best kayaking \tfe'0 jiai¥d$i$fya&fy- The octopus moved like flow areas in the lower 48 states. No kayaks in the San Juan ing water, masking itself by crowds, often stable weather and changing colors when it passed as this diary entry will attest, Islands,'. over rock or seaweed. It the occasional animal encounter. squeezed into narrow rock This autumn we sea kayaked nook on their spring spawning crevices, then expanded to full in the San Juan Islands with runs on misty mornings of long size when gliding over the rocks. eight friends. We had many new ago. It covered 15 feet in about 30 wilderness experiences including As our friends explored the seconds, checking other, more an astounding encounter with a interesting lunch site, Gil, Greg secure starfish on the way. cephalopod, locally known as the and I admired the purple This was no apparition - the Giant Pacific Octopus. starfish and colorful sponges octopus was over two feet long We established our comfort from atop a six-foot-high rock from tip to tip with a head six able campsite on Jones Island wall that sheltered a small poel inches in diameter. We watched and set out to a day trip to Wal- before the seawall dropped off transfixed as the octopus scam dron Island, a challenging, five- into the dark abyss.-Greg offered pered directly beneath us to the mile open water paddle. Upon to pluck a starfish from the pool helpless upside-down starfish. reaching the island, we needed a below for examination. He We could not move to help the break, so we beached ourselves climbed down and returned with starfish - this was nature in on the rugged and rocky south the five-legged creature. Star man: Josh has a close encounter with a starfish while snorkeling in Washing live, cinematic magnificence. We shore, and carefully hoisted Our The purple starfish has a ton waters. were paralyzed, spectators to a kayaks onto the rocks. tough hide, but underneath has struggle we know little about. Although where we landed hundreds of tiny tentacles for Was this our punishment for was not an official landing site, gripping rocks and capturing its upsetting the natural balance of we found ourselves on a secluded food. Our starfish was busy the tide pool? A karmic reminder shore surrounded by cliffs, some digesting several small barna that we are but food in the chain of which plunged into the water. cles and some gooey matter that of life? The nautical map showed a sea may at one time have been a sea "Somebody must have been lis anemone. As Greg held the star tening to us," I said as the octo wall dropping 600 feet at this ^^A^ t± ^AmJ.l - -*•*» - - shore. A diving boat arrived tled starfish, its arms slowly pus hurried to position itself later, near high tide, confirming recoiled at being out of its envi atop our doomed starfish. the potential richness of sea life ronment. We quickly waved over the and enticing prospects for wall Before returning the starfish rest of our party, who had been diving. The current was swift, to the water, we jokingly sug exploring other parts of the but we were able to maneuver gested to Greg that when he shore, to witness this extraordi our nimble boats to a site where dropped the starfish back into nary octopus encounter. But no few others would venture, much the water he should make sure it sooner did the others approach less land. landed face down so it could than the octopus moved away to Our unlikely lunch stop was safely reattach itself on the the edge of the tide pool and dis an old fishing camp. There were rocks. appeared into the depths. hooks and gaffs hammered into "I heard somewhere that an the vertical rock walls to hold octopus will have that starfish Josh Gerak, 37, lives in Seat gill nets that would have been for lunch if his soft underbelly is tle, Wash., where he and his strung out to snag passing left exposed," Gil said. wife, Mary Ellen, import hand salmon. The foundation of an old Greg cautiously tossed the made products from Central shack contained scattered coal slowly curling starfish into the America. Josh is a graduate of and, near shore, a graded area, water. 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SC men's keeper Eric O'Neil, a Livonia Stevenson graduate, and women's midfielder Lisa Tolstedt, to 56-54 win from Northville, were selected in the National Junior College Athletic Association division. The formal pre m BOYS BASKETBALL sentation will be at the NSCAA con vention, which runs Jan. 19-24 in BY RICHARD L, SHOOK Philadelphia. STAFF WRITER At the SC women's soccer awards banquet Dec. 1, several Lady Ocelots The neighborhood trophy went to were honored. Kerri Bremner, a mid Westland John Glenn this year. fielder/forward from Woodhaven; Ty Haygood muscled his way to 18 Annie Hagenah, a fonvard from Lake- points and Eric Jones made a key view; and Julie Majewski, a midfield bucket in the last two minutes Friday er from Plymouth Canton; shared the night to lead John Glenn to a 56-54 vic top offensive player award. Each tory over Wayne Memorial. scored 12 goals, tying for top honors It was only Glenn's third win over on the team. Wayne since 1981. Tolstedt was selected as SC's top "It was pretty good, for a backyard midfielder, and Dianna Dean, from brawl," coach Mike Schuette said after Dearborn Edsel Ford, was named the his Rockets gained their first victory in team's top defender for the second- two tries this season. "And for two straight year. Marina Vazquez, a mid teams that respect one another and fielder/forward from Farmington, just want to go out and play. received the most improved player "That was high school basketball at award. its finest." The team's most valuable player Not its technical finest, after all it was Majewski. was only the second game of the sea son, but surely it was prep basketball Wayne alumni swimming at its emotional best and the neighbor hood rivals battled for bragging rights. Wayne Memorial High will be stag "We did a better job of handling the ing an alumni swim rneet beginning ball," said coach Chuck Henry, whose at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Zebras are now 0-2 by the margin of school's pool. four points. "We shot the ball well in For more information, call Wayne the first half, which is how we were varsity coach Mike Gruber between able to build a nice lead. 2:30-5*p.m. at (734) 595-2244. "But they toughened up their defense in the second half and we didn't exe Winter hitting camp cute as well offensively." The Double Diamond Baseball Wayne cut a 51-45 deficit with 5:26 School will hold a winter hitting camp down to 53-52 on Nathan Wade's base from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday and Mon line drive with 2:08 to play. day, Dec. 20-21 (ages 8-13), and from But Jones responded by driving 4-7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, Dec. 20-21, through the paint to score on a bank at Madonna University. layup with 1:47 left. Neither team The two day camp will focus on scored until after Wayne called timeout developing proper swing mechanics, under its basket with seven seconds increasing bat speed and power. The left. camp features two full-length batting Needing a trey to tie, the Zebras tunnels, tee work, short-toss drills inbounded the ball and Shane Nowak's and instruction from top high school triple try was slightly blocked. A tip and collegiate coaches (videotaping was short and Robert Price did the only for each participant). thing he could do, rebound the ball in The cost is $90 per player. Payment with two seconds left. is due no later than Dec. 16 to guar The Zebras fouled on the in-bounds antee a spot (enrollment limited). pass by the Rockets and Bill Foder For more information, call Madon made a free throw with one second left. STAJT PHOTO BV BRYAN MnTHEIi, na head baseball coach Greg Haeger A desperation heave at the buzzer was at (734) 432-5609. no good. Taking it strong: Westland John Glenn's Ty Haygood (left) tries to muscle Wayne Memorial defender "At the start of the second half," Taron Smith underneath the basket during Friday's city clash. Schuette said, "we put Eric (Jones) at Holiday baseball camp the high post and he created a whole speed game, sometimes getting a little game loss to Plymouth Canton but they double against Canton. He had 17 Barbaro Garbey, a member of the bunch of action. Down 33-28 at the out of control but mostly looking like weren't as critical in Game No. 2. The points, seven rebounds, five assists and 1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers, half, the Rockets tied the score at 39 one would expect a team to look this Zebras made 14 turnovers but limited four steals." will be an instructor for the '98 Put midway through the third quarter and early in the season. them to 14 points worth of damage. Westland wasn't sharp at the free One In The Upper Deck Christmas took a 46-41 lead by period's end. The Rockets made just eight Four in a row late in the third quar throw line, making just 7-of-18, but Camp (ages 8-12 and 13-16) Monday Foder scored half his 14 points in the turnovers, although they were turned ter, with one shot taken, turned a 39- Wayne only got to the line twice, mak through Thursday, Dec. 28-31, in third quarter, Jones had five and Hay- into 14 points. Haygood did a nice job 37 Wayne lead a 42-39 deficit. West- ing one free throw Northville. good six. Foder and Jones wound up in the middle both ways. land had an 18-8 margin in the quar Wayne again felt the loss of Jamar Instruction in hitting, pitching, with 14 points apiece. "Based on last season, you'd have to ter. Davis, who suffered a broken arm in a throwing mechanics, fielding and practice just before the season started. base running will be offered four "Foder is a smart player, a quarter say the strength of our teams is our Wade led Wayne with 17 points, The Zebras also need some players to days, two hours per day. back," Schuette said. "He can play any guards," Schuette said. "But we've got Justin Goins added 13, Price had 10 of the positions. He's not our point a nice inside game with Haygood and and Nowak eight. Taron Smith had 11 get their grades up. The cost is $120. guard because Reggie (Spearmon) does Ben Harris. People are going to have to rebounds. For more information, call (248) "We'll try to hang in there until the 349-0008. such a good job. But he could " wake up and take notice of that." "Wade had another very good game," kids get back," Henry said "We've got John Glenn did a nice job in its high- Turnovers hurt Wayne in its opening Henry said. "He almost had a triple a tough schedule." Indoor soccer finalists The Livonia Youth Soccer Club's under-12 boys select team have been invited to play in the North American Indoor Soccer Division II finals, Chargers check Patriots for 5-2 win March 5-6, after competing at the pre mier level Division I regional, Dec. 5- BY BRAD EMONS Churchill, which outshot the Patri bitt said. "Once we settled down it 6, in Wixom Total Soccer. SPORTS WRITER ots 34-16 on the night, owned much of was too late. Part of the problem Members of the Wings, coached by [email protected] PREP HOCKEY the second period. offensively is that we needed to dump Lou Suveg and Jim Moryc, include: Jakubowski went top-shelf on it in because you can't carry the puck Shawn Bush, Jon Happ, Brad Jack Livonia Churchill hockey coach Jeff 8:43 left in the opening period on Franklin netminder Rob Williams in against their defensemen!" son, Dan Karas, David Kroll, Jamie Hatley will have to show patience Tony Saia's goal from Adam Sexton Hatley used two goaltenders with Luoma, Matt Moryc, Justin Nalley, with a young team which has just six and Josh Garbutt. with 12 minutes remaining in the Dwaine Jones starting before giving Greg Ostrosky, Ryan Raickovich, seniors and six brand new defense- But the Patriots followed less than period for a 3-1 lead. way to Matt Williams midway Nate Regan and Steve Sudekum, all men. 12 seconds later by taking a two- Krug added a power-play goal from of Livonia, along with Brendan Diehl Same goes for Livonia Franklin's minute penalty (cross checking) and a Ed Rossetto and Dan Cook with 6:56 through the third period. (Plymouth). Terry Jobbitt, who has 13 underclass 10-minute misconduct (checking from to play in the period. "We're happy we won the game, but The Wings' head skills trainer is men on a 17-member squad. behind). Churchill defenseman Jeff Andes that doesn't mean we can dismiss Adam Pichler. In Friday's Suburban High School Churchill's crafty sophomore right made it 5-1 with 12:08 left in the Franklin or we've accomplished any of Hockey League matchup between tho winger Adam Krug then cashed in to third on slapper from the top of the our goals," Hatley said. "We're n two schools, Churchill showed signs of even tho count at 1-1 on an assist circle. young team and wfe're trying to work AAU girls hoop tryouts maturity by skating to a 5-2 win over from Nathan Jakubowski with 6:56 to Franklin closed out the scoring with things together. Tryouts for the West Metro the Patriots. go in tho period. 9:04 remaining on Ryan Tracy's "So for we've lost a lot of games to Cougars, a girls 14-15 AAU girls bas Churchill is now 2-2-2 overall and "Adam is a smart player well power-play goal from Sexton and injuries and various things." ketball team, will be from 1:30-3 p.m. 2-1-1 in tho SHSliL, while Franklin beyond his yoars as far as hockoy Brandon McCullough, Hatley cited two areas where his Sunday, Dec. 20 at St. Anselm School, drops to 4-2 and 2-2. smarts goes," Hatley said. "Scoring two power-play goals was team needs to improve. located at Outer Drive and Telegraph "We're not worried about the won- Tho Chargers' Dan Cook then made a plus," Jobbitt said. "And wo worked "Defensive zone coverage and fine- in Dearborn Heights. 1 osa record right now or the standings it 2-1 on Dan Cook's goal from Krug real hard. Wo took a little step back tuning our systems," ho said "Wo also For more information, call John in the league," Hatley said. "We're with just 16 seconds left in the period. wards and now we havo to go for took some uneccssary penalties. We Mnlonoy at (248) 349-1122 or (248) just trying to get better every time "Wo took way too many penalties, ward. can't do that against Stevenson with 478-7681. out nnd work on tho things that not because of tho referees, because 1 "We havo a lot of things to correct. (Ryan) Sinks and (Mark) Nebus out To submit items to the Observer makes us a better hockoy team." thought it was a woll-officiated Wo made mistakes and Churchill cap there on the power-play or we'll be in Sports Scene, write to: Brad Emons, Despite taking nine ponolties, tho game," Jobbitt said. *We just took italized." trouble." 36261 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. Chargers overcame a pair of Franklin some dumb ones at the wrong times Williams, however, stood out by Churchill will face the league-lead 48150; or send via fax to (734) 691- power-play goals to earn the win. and you can't do that because making 29 saves. ing Spartans at 6 p.m. Friday at 7279. Franklin opened tho scoring with Churchill is a good hockoy club." "Rob played a very good game," Job- Edgar. MOT f ,„.]_ ) -/ t>2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER. 13, 1998 Itt i |Jew volleyball coaches emerge as season opens jThe three new kid coaches on .Mary Helen Diegel replaces surprises this year. Of course will be as much of a dogfight as tHd volleyball block are coming in Ajin Hutchins at Livonia PREVIEW there will be growing pains. But our side will be." w*th muscles. Franklin, which broke through to overall, the program is going in Hughes has a transfer from vol i^Three Livonia and Westland take the Western Division title in the right direction." leyball mad Brazil, Fernanda gvjpls volleyball programs turned the Western Lakes Activities always want to do well and be a Her team will be built around Leite, and seven veterans return-' part of a strong program. middle hitter Andrea Kmet, Tera ing. o^jer their coaching jobs between Association last season- Stephanie Dulz Jenny Young seasons and all appear to be com Actually it's four new coaches, "Actually, we hope to be able to Morrill, Nicole Boyd and setters Kelly Graham at Livonia compete in the same way they Lindsay Duprey and Lindsay Stevenson has the daughter of Stevenson Ladywood rjg into situations where they because Grace Mattek is sharing have over the last 10 years or so. have something to work with the job as new, volleyball coach at Sopko. former Franklin coach Hutchins, We hope to continue that tradi The Western Lakes Activities Kelley Hutchins, as a sophomore winning squad are trying to Xivonia, Ladywood eventually Westland Huron Valley Lutheran tion — and be able to beat some transfer that feeling to Coach settled on Larry Wyatt to take with Tom Schwartz. Association will produce some setter. Middle hitter Dulz, a first- , of the elite teams." quality teams again this season team All-Area pick headed for Joan 011inger 8 volleyball team. over for Tom Teeters at Livonia They replace Jeff Hale and It won't hurt to have outside Hillsdale, should be the team's Alisha Love at Clarenceville Ladywood, a state quarterfinalist and veteran Mike Hughes of have everybody back from a team hitter Jenny Young (Central Livonia Churchill calls it "the catalyst. lost seven players from last year's last season and a state power which went 8-13-3 last season. Michigan-bound) on his team. finest volleyball conference in the Westland John Glenn only won squad, which won 38 matches,' nearly every season. Wyatt may be on the hot seat Diegel wants to build on the state. seven matches last year but did but has some balance and skilled' The question at Ladywood isn't but he's got some insulation — level which Hutchins elevated the "We have more fine volleyball n't lose any players and that players returning led by Danielle' whether the Blazers will be good, good players, . Franklin program. The Patriots teams than at any time in the alone should make the Rockets Sledz and the Skrelas, Kristina it's how good. "As a coach," he said, "you were 26-16-7 last year. history of our conference. fly higher. It suffered a big loss and Vera. »- -• "I'm pushing them hard and "In our division, Franklin, when it was learned junior Noelle The only discordant note was^ they're reacting," Diegel said. Northville and Canton will be at Swartz will have to undergo ACL that the WLAA will play matches^ that are best two-of-three,' PUBLIC NOTICE # That's good. They're responding the top. Franklin, as last year's knee surgery in January for a instead of best 3-of-5, for the sec-^ DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES very well. champion, has a slight edge we soccer injury suffered earlier in the fall. ond year in a row. Some coaches-' ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES "We went to Saginaw (for a all will be very good. tournament) this weekend and "Walled Lake Western is a half- Wayne Memorial brings back remain unhappy with that deci-^ WAYNE CO. REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES. we're going to Portage Northern step behind, Harrison will be nine key veterans from a 12-17-6 sion. INVITATION FOR HEAD START for a tournament during Christ competitive and we hope to be squad, and eight of them are "When went from best 3-of-5 to ; GRANT APPLICATIONS mas break. Those are two good also. seniors. 2-of-3," Hughes noted, "we kepJLJ trials for us. Mattek and Schwartz have two statistics and we found we played The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for "On the other side, Salem 42 percent fewer games. Children and Families (ACT) announces the availability of $16,483,915 in "After that we have the (new) would have to be the favorite. sophomores and four juniors to go federal Head Start funds to serve preschool children in Wayne County, Grand Rapids (invitational) tour Walled Lake Central is as big with their senior group. "Which meant fewer kids got' Michigan for all areas outside the City of Detroit. This solicitation is to nament, so that will be a good and very athletic. And I think Lutheran Westland s strength an opportunity to play. And J , replace the Regional Educational Serfices Agency, the grantee that experience for us. Stevenson with Stephanie Dulz appears to be its basketball team. thought that was the idea of high ''previously operated the program. 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STAFF WRITER Morrill also made All-Western Division [email protected] intheWLAA. Losing has become a thing of Mwaay Vfhtatfc, Latonya Crawford, Sr., Wayne: The 5- K*M> 0«fty; EnnittfMi Mb NMNaaw 10 forward was a unanimous All-Mega the past in the Farmington Har VWtTtUM Warly Taytor, AH Aott. emtty iackscm, Conference (Red Division) selection for rison girls basketball program. -\ ' TffftM* Simon, S-M St. torfnt; Ctiwt* femlun. CharKrtta fttMftflttd; the second straight year. Tiffany Simon Samantha McComb Tiffany Qrubaugh The one person most responsi _ Samanth* McComto, 54 So., N, fan*. FwwfcpM m&i attn Jag*, JUM* ftottrv A three-year starter, Crawford capped .haoar^ ra^HfaMajffiaa M$PI iMMyi parr^a Bishop Borgess North Farmington Plymouth Salem ble for changing that is coach - Tiffany GfUbavgh, W Jr.. Safari her senior year by averaging 15.9 points Branklew^i; Uvaala tt*v**»»«: and 15 rebounds per game. Pete Mantyla, who took over a Jarwff Twfaunayar. $-10 Sr., Canton Stephanie Dulz, Cheryl Ton, Catsle struggling program in 1991 and ;•*•!• Siwman, 5-11 %., M*?y EhlafxK; Uvaai* OMuMft Karstan Con- 'Latonya could be a great basketball turned it around. kljn, layran Ruprtcht: Uwmta F?«*MM»: player when she wanted to be." Wayne In Mantyla's K*f«to Marshall, u*a ftafco; Ptjmmtti coach Matt Godfrey said. "There's not a Erin HtyOan, 54 Sr„ UKftrwood Caotaa: Elisa Triorflert. Anna Morel), better athlete in the area." first season, the Tan Manw. 5-10 Jr. FranMin Ctwuirta Ktaasd; ftjaaaalii MMK Chr* Godfrey said Crawford has drawn Hawks were 8- Uuxyt Cnwfofd, &11 St., Wayn* Una PrMios, Katie K*My; interest from several Division I! schools. 14, which was a AndraaPrtiett, SI Sc-, Salem KM AaaaiaiMyt IMM* Clark: • Andrea Pruett, Sr., Ply. Salem: Pruett, great improve Ofcrtetiaa; Kim Ther, Alt Major, Sara First a Salem co-captain and a four-year Ari A**, 6-« St, Harrtwo Crtrenko: WaatkaMl Mat flteaw Staprtanie starter, averaged in double figures in ment for a team TMM0T1MI Crews, Brt«t*t Hansiey, Kriatl Mwkdeo- that had suf scoring all four of her seasons playing KatDa Owoan, MJr., Ttryrwori haU, Rota Amad; tatjwaa Weadaa*; Arwia fered through a Scrrwecke, Bekah Hoffm«tf«f, Sharon for the Rocks. The 6-1 forward averaged Janina Quaata«a, M So., Canton'' record losing Greer, Anna Rolt; Uvawk GlaringewWa; 11 points and 9.8 rebounds per game team streak just a few ' fcrftwflaHaratw, 5-10 5c, Udywood Danielle SJ«ft, Chrtsttna Skrela; Uvaaia this season. Ui4ywa«<: .'Melissa H*r*K*». Elans years earlier. ^ Katta \flt*«»c, 5-1,0 Sr., N. Farm. - "The greatest asset to a team is a Pete Mantyla Jw>ny Sutnattand, 6-0 Sr., Ply. Crvtatlan Sventlekss.Carly Queen, Lfz Ooiracnt; great team player,* said Salem coach Harrison Ways* MeiMriatU Beth Molitor; WsiMaat Coach of Year FOURTH TUM Fred Thomann. "Andrea's just an excel Janell Twietmeyer Jessie Brennan teams have post Hen* VaNay UtkenaK Je«ele Ctmundolo, lent player, and a great defender. Undmy Outfck, 5-7 So., Stevenson Steele Graves; Wsfcof •«#$>•«: Amtoer Plymouth Canton Farm. Hills Mercy ed winning records ever since, "We used her both inside and outside. Stacay Suparttch, 5-9 Sr., Crwrvtttt Taylor, DeShawne Hoskins, Stacy Cobbs; never failing to win less than 12 She has a unique ability to guard peo Mfcnatte C«tchb*«, 5-2 So., Borgess Oanfan Cltyi Sarah Taruot, Carry Wright, games. The best year, strictly in Werxiy Hanklnson; ftthrt UMtoa: Laura ple. She's just good at all facets of the terms of victories, was 1994 Susan Robte, 5-7 Jr., Mercy Hillson, Karen Hlffson, Kristin Swilalski; game, a consummate basketball player. when Harrison was 17-5. Samantha Crew»^5-10 k„ John Glenn Madfortf $t. Afatna^SoiXa Lousia, Kim a good team player.' COACH OF THE YEAR Dennis, Jessica Ja/nes; {Ndfortf TlwntwJ: Pruett has verbally committed to The Hawks were 14-7 this Erfca Cotton, J^ulie Stblt. Pete Mantyla, Farm. Hills Harrison attend and play basketball at University year and co-champions of the of Miami (Ohio) next fall. Western Lakes Activities Associ Art Aurt, Sr., Farm. Hills Harrison: Ault ation with perennial power Ply She also shot 65 percent at the free She was also second on the team in started at point guard since midway mouth Salem. throw line. rebounding, averaging 8.5 to go with through her freshman season and was a For his work in reviving the "Tiffany developed from a rote player four assists. key player in Harrison's drive to gain a program and the job he did in to our go-to player this year," Borgess "Janell was solid — that was her share of the Western Lakes champi guiding Harrison to the first bas coach Dave Mann said. "In years past strength," Canton coach Bob Biohm onship this year. ketball title for a Farmington she just had to defend and score on said. "She was a hard worker, very The 5-foot-4 senior averaged 10 layups. This year she defended, scored public school team in more than dependalbe. She was real versatile. If points, three assists and two steals from everywhere, played the point, they took away the inside, she could go She also shot 30 percent from three- a decade, Mantyla has been rebounded the ball, made sure kids got outside and score. point range. 31 percent from the floor named Observerland Coach of to practice. She would have driven the "But if she went outside, that took overall and 57 percent at the line. She the Year. bus if we asked her. For her to take 13 away our chances at getting a second missed the last nine games because of "I feel very fortunate to have underclassmen to the state semifinals is shot." a knee injury. Erin Hayden Tera Morrill Latoyna Crawford the job I do; I really enjoy teach quite an accomplishment." Twietmeyer is undecided about her In her varsity career. Ault played in Livonia Ladywood Livonia Franklin Wayne Memorial ing and coaching," said Mantyla, Samantha McComb, Soph., N. Farm college choice. 60 games and averaged seven points, who teaches sixth grade at ington: McComb overcame 3 summer "Coaches are always looking for a three assists and two steals. She made Warner Middle School in Farm injury to the ring finger on her right player who can shoot, and she can." 26 percent of her three-point attempts ington Hills. (shooting) hand to have an outstanding Blohm said of Twietmeyer. (69-of-264). 52 percent of her free sophomore season, leading the Raiders throws {78-oM49i and 30 percent of "It combines two things I love. Jessie Brennan, Sr., Farm. Hills to the Class A district final for the sec Mercy: Brennan was a four-year starter her field goals 1133-of-445). I love basketball and working ond straight year. and one of Mercy's leading scorers "She's very feisty and brought a com with kids, being part of a team She was the second-leading scorer in petitive edge to the gym with her every 2nd every year. In 18 games this season. and being able to do it with close Oakland County behind Milford's Chris she averaged 13 points, seven day," Mantyla said, adding Ault wasn't a friends. Having the support of tine Schumacher, averaging 21.1 points rebounds, three assists and three-plus great scorer but helped the team in less my wife, Amy (who keeps the and sconng a total of 443 in 21 games. steals. She shot 31 percent from the tangible ways. scorebook at every game), has She has scored 729 points in two years floor and 78 percent at the line. "It didn't matter if we were playing team really helped in the last couple and is on pace to become the school's In her high school career, Brennan for the league championship or for pride years. «*—*>^ all-time leading scorer. scored almost 1,000 points and aver in practice. She's just an unbelievable A complete player who excels in all competitor, and I think it rubbed off on Mantyla is known among fel aged 12 per game\ as well as six phases of the game, McComb also aver rebounds, nearly three assists and more all her teammates. low coaches as a hard worker, aged four-plus assists, four steals, two "It's hard to find people who care than three steals. Andrea Pruett Ari Ault coaching players during the AAU blocks and eight rebounds. She made Brennan switched from shooting to that much and play that hard every day. winter season and the summer 88 percent of her free throws; she shot point guard without a hitch this season. For only being 5-4 she never backed Plymouth Salem Farm. Hills Harrison high school circuit. 51 percent from the floor overall and 39 According to coach Katie Vokal. she down from anybody." "I think we've established a percent from three-point range. excelled at playing the point. tradition of working hard the "She's very much a team player and "She's an exceltent passer." Vokal year round," Mantyla said, "and highly respected by her teammates." added. "She has great court vision." North coach Linda Perkins said. "Her With only three seniors on the squad, I've been lucky to have had good leadership this year was better than I've relationships with the players it was often up to Brennan to play the seen m my entire coaching career. She role of leader. who've gone through the pro had an exceptional, stellar season and. 'She's a quiet individual." Vokal said. gram." if she continues at this pace, which I "But she led by her actions. 1998-99 expect, it will be better and better every Mantyla also gives credit for The coach thinks Brennan can play :'* year. Harrison's success to longtime Division I college basketball. Being 5- friend and assistant coach (for "She has such a tremendous work foot-10 gives her an advantage playing •'.ii ethic, self-discipline and personal drive HOCKEY LOVERS the last five years) Tom Negoshi- point guard, Vokal said. an. to rise above something and be the It best, and you wouldn't even know it to "Tom said he thought this talk to her. She has the same face and SECOND TEAM team would have a chance to win PACKAGES demeanor all the time, but she steps up s something, because the kids are when it's time to get on the court." Erin HayrJen, Sr., Uv. Ladywood: The so competitive," Mantyla said. "If Tiffany Qrubaugh, Jr., Ply. Salem: 5 8 senior point-guard averaged 12 we had one outstanding trait as When Plymouth Salem's offense was in points, four rebounds, six assists and Catch 3 Action Packed a team this year, I think that high gear, it often went through this 5-9 three steals per game as the 13-11 was it." junior. Blazers qualified for the Catholic League The coach also credits assis Grubaugh exhibited all phases of an playoffs and won their third straight dis RedWings Games trict championship. tant Pat Henderhan, who guided offensive game, with deadly three-point range, a well-developed ability to drive "Erin was probably our most impor the freshman team. to the basket, and an adept passing tal tant player on the court." Ladywood PACKAGE I ent. She averaged a team-high 16.7 coach Andrea Gorski said "She rarely FIRST TEAM points for the Western Lakes Activities came out of the game. February 17 vs. San Jose Association co-champions, as well as "She was the mam reason other Tiffany Simon, Sr.. Bishop Borgess: 5.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. teams were not successful in pressing Simon was a three-year starter and a "Tiffany's a dominant offensive play us. She did a good job of handling the March 26 vs. Tampa 5ay four-year letterwinner for the Spartans er," said Salem coach Fred Thomann ball." and she truly stood out as a senior. 'She can shoot from ij-ng range and has Tera Morrill, Jr., Uv. Franklin: Despite April 2 vs. Chicago The only senior on the Borgess roster. great court vision. the team's 3 16 record and being riou >t^<. Simon averaged 14.2 points. 7 2 "She's really got a nice package bie teamed the 5-10 junior averaged rebounds, 3.5 assists, 4 5 steals and She'll definitely be a recruited player at 14 7 points and nine rebounds per OHLY'T two blocks per game. She made 46 per the Division I level next year, and she'll game She shot 53 percent from the 7 DAYS OF cent of her field goal attempts, includ be a good player to build our team field Plu s. • • ing 35 percent from three-point range, in around. It's going to be fun "Tera was the nucleus of '^o team, a leading the Spartans to the Class C Janell Twletmeyer, Sr., Ply. Canton: good ail around player franklin coach COLLEGE HOCKE Final Four where they lost to eventual The 5-9 senior forward led the Chiefs m Gary Warner said "We einect good champion Freetand in the semifinals scoring, averaging 13 points per game things from hpr noxt \ear She s one of DECEMBER 26 & 27 34th Annual Great Lakes Invitationa LIONEL FEBRUARY 6 Warbonnet Michigan State vs. Lake Superior State Passenger Set ITIM^IIH' riding ihi" S.uu.i lr FEBRUARY 10 W.irhunniM ml its Irufndarv ucnii FURNACES Michigan vs. Michigan State routes NIIH vmi < JII relive ihe glurv SALES * SERVICE • INSTALLATION * REPAIR SCT" 1 BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP ay ,*o> <-r!Mn 'i>*' seorm»• ... f.« Bennett's 25 lifts : •Tha •acaaiJ *** «•**parted* wajst ow beat fliSiStSi 8^^^-¾¾¾^¾^¾ feockey *•«;» WW iaiv ^C|4«d Vian Muite day *rt* « W» vfetoxy 'tomtom Wailed playedm htat |an» avary # #*dli>g Pur dafansa. But a)f ai« dtrfimsaman did a great t aim flwfta.1 at *rfc"»"wi let Anm ' Tha Spartans, 4-1 «*«**» Iraki 4-0 to the •jok". •• CJhargers by RU a^^uffS*^.^. »CWmCWU. * DtVUWOW* "k Ed Aoaset feHSHK* otearded tfceirthW abuts** aftfe* '''.•'' yaar, tha aeeood by f&aJtaodar Kevin Mar- aa jtoawMMNr t^rii' MeCoab sroebad tha' to't powv-pJay goal with 3:26 rameWng In the If Livonia Churchill can stop all its losing streaks this quickly the >w*. » ' ' g^na gave Uvonla CtuircNfH 1-2-2, l-l-l) the 'WIWi<, Wb VMtfltMV' * Goattander Chargers could wind up with a decent season. Stavaoaan lad 3-0 after ooa period *ad $- SHSHLtw Wednesday with boat Oaartwm uni- Chrti Qartwtt stood out WadwwJay as boat - Churchill, a loser in its boys hoop opener, rebounded Friday night 0 altar 90 minutes. fted at Adray Arena. ' UvoaMl FrsnMfn (4-I 2-1) Mti** tha SHSHL to trim visiting Redford Union, 70-60, and square its record at 1-1. *Our guys ware very focused from th* ( Choc* Ueji* and Adam JafcuoowaM assist vietciy ovar Wafied tak* Waatarn (44, 2^3) at ' John Bennett scored 10 of his game-high 25 points in the second Start, tbay took caira of buataaaa and oavar ed on the tying gdaL quarter to keep the Panthers at bay. Edgar Aians. , let up," Stevenson coach MQD» Harris said. After a acoralaaa opening partod, lalght put Ryan Vickers joined Bennett in double figures with 13 points while Western tad Zi after or* partod on goate by ChwcWH ahead 1-0 at 10:18 on a power-play Avery Jessup and Eric Lightle scored eight each for the Chargers. fWa want thraa Unas daep and everybody Ertc Wojctenowski and Mike Mttfpfty. Josh Gar- aftort from Adam Krug and Oan Cookv " Jason Patterson led RU, which fell to 0-2 overall, with 13 points. contributed* Forward John May fcad a hat trick, whila butt scored for,f rajMnfrom Fran k Galuao and Daarpwn (3-M, 2-1-1) then scored twice in- Eric Newton and Mike Macek had 11 and 10, respectively. adaro Sexton. the twrd period to take a 2-1 edge. ;' Coach Rick Austin's team led 16-10 after one quarter and 34-29 at Dan Ciaslak addad two goals for Una win- riars. Kayan Tait notched his firat varsity *Tha team piayed tamw* hockey Jn tna first' ChurchM goa*tender Ryan McBroom made halftime. A 15-11 advantage by the Chargers in the third quarter period, but Chria Kept us In tha game until we raised the lead to 49-40. goal, whila Willie Wilaon and Tim Allen 31*ave* rounded out tha scoring. got the team on tfack," said Ffar*im coach Oearbom outahot the Chargers, 33-32. ' *F0RDS0N 66, STEVENSON 49: A little more stinginess on defense Friday night Alex Piotrowaki, Jason Gildersleeve and Terry Jobbitt. "The second period we came out •HEDfOTO CC CC 7, AJL PIONEER 0: Bran- might have bought the Sparans a two-game winning streak. Wilaon contributed two assists apiece. and pJayed great hocKey," don Kalanlackt scored two first-period goals, i Dearborn Fordson 'did a better job of bringing the ball inside our defense,* FranKIln scored three times within a 1 Coach Tim Newman said after host Livonia Stevenson and the visitors left the .Bryan Dary, Chria William*, Joe Sudaara, including one 22 second* apart from a goal by minute, 27 seconds In the second period to game with 1-1 records. 'They did a better job of breaking down our defense and Mike Zieotareki, Allen and Cieakk added Brad HoWand. to lead the Shamrocks past host take a 4-3 lead. we didn't shoot well enough from outside to win the game." one apiece. Ann Arbor Pioneer on Wednesday at the Ice - Marty Kennedy and Keshay McChristion scored 10 points apiece to lead the It WajJMay day again Wednesday as the Ryan Tracy, an unassisted power-play goal Cube. * Spartans. Paul Bowers and Harland Beverly each scored eight. Spartans battered Northville in a game after he stole the ptick and walKed around Kaleniecki's second goal gave the Shanv , 8assen Salameh and Mo Bazzi scored 13 each for Fordson white Rojelio Grady played at Edgar, 12-0. three Warriors for the score. rocks, 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the Michigan added 10. May collected four goals and two assists Brendan McCullough then scored from Metro Hockey league, a 3-0 lead after one The Spartans made 6-of-li free throws while Dearborn got 8-of-14 from the line. to lead the assault against tha Mustangs. Trevor Skocen and Andy Gartwtt followed by period. Stevenson was outscored by five, 15-10, in the second quarter to trail by five Other Spartan goal scorers included Andy Garbutt's goal from McCullough and John Pioneer lost for the first time In seven- entering the third period. Fordson held a 17-14 margin in the third quarter. AUen and Cieslak, two each; Mark Nebus, Jgrebioskl, games and fell to 2-1 in the Metro. • DEARBORN 85, FRANKUN 31: Four players scored in double figures Friday for Dan. Wilaon and Gildersleeve. Western's Rob Dolega stopped the three-. David Moss also scored two goals and Joe trie host Pioneers (2-0), who buried visiting Livonia Franklin (0-2) in a non-leaguer. Nebus also collected five assists with goal run with a goal at 11:26 of the second Hiilebrand end Pat O'Dea scored one goal Sean Turner led the way with 17 points, followed by Colin O'Donnell and Ryan Allen getting two. period, apiece for the Shamrocks. Golem with 13 apiece. Colin Wilkinson chipped in with 12 points and eight assists. Suchara, Cieslak, Willie Wilson, Qeluso added an Insurance goal from Josh Gen Dunne had 20 saves to record'the ; Mike Schultz, a guard, led Franklin with 10. Williams, Zientarski, jRyan Sinks and Dan Garbutt and Tony Sate. <' \ shutout, his second of tha year. ; 'REDFORD CC 98, NOTRE DAME PREP 34: Junior guard Rob Sparks made four three-point baskets and scored a game-high 18 points Friday as Redford Catholic Central won its season opener over visiting Pontiac Notre Dame Prep. Center Chuck Cash added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Shamrocks. SPORTS ROUNDUP Kyle Weaver led Notre Dame Prep with 16 points. • ST. AQATHA 68, CLARENCEVILLE 56: Redford St. Agatha beat Livonia LARSON SIGNS 5 RECRUITS Athletic Conference. cal ecucation classes during the Jan. 3 and continues through Clarenceville on Friday night in a non-league game that featured nearly half of the month of January including March 28. points in the fourth quarter. Madonna University women's AAU GIRLS HOOP TRYOUTS soccer coach Rick Larson has yoga, aerobics, water-based exer Individual membership cost is The Aggies led 38-30 through three quarters and outscored the Trojans 30-26 •Tryouts for the Livonia in the fourth to seal the victory in their season opener. announced that five high school cise, swimming, karate and $32 or $4 per visit. Family mem Lasers girls AAU baskeball Clarenceville, which committed 27 fouls, fell to 0-2 overall. seniors have committed to strength training. Fees range bership is $70. teams will be from 8-10 a.m. (10 Senior guard Wesley Shaw scored 20 points to lead the Aggies. Senior guard attend, and play soccer at, from $9 to $43 with registration and under), 10 a.m.-noon (11 and continuing through Dec. 16. Participants can use three Johnny Lomibao had a career-high 16 and senior guard Gelano Miles added 12. Madonna University next fall. '. Freshman forward Dan Boulter scored eight points and collected 10 rebounds under) and noon-2 p.m. (12 and gyms, six racquetball courts, • Handball, paddleball, rac- weight machines, pool and aftd junior forward Greg Russell had eight points and eight rebounds. Among those who has decided under) Saturday, Dec. 19 at quetball and wallyball courst are ; Clarenceville was led by Rick Burack with 17 points. Sophomore forward Scott to join the Lady Crusader ranks Livonia Stevenson High School. available Mondays, Tuesday,s sauna. Adults must accompany Wion added 11. is Plymouth Salem's Emily Nei- Divisions refer to ages as of Wednesdays and Friday children under 16 and non-swim ; «ANNAP0US 69, LUTHERAN WESTLAND 64: The Warriors could never quite iendam. Jan. 1, 1999. evenings at Schoolcraft College. mers must be 45 inches tall at overcome getting outscored 10-0 at the start of the game. Others include Rebecca Gui- the shoulder to use the pool. • "They came out flying," Coach Dan Ramthun said. "We kept fighting back but Girls playing CYO, LJAL or A $35 fee reserves a court bord of Dearborn; Jill Gibson of YMCA teams are welcome. along with equipment beginning For more information about we couldn't quite do it." Novi; Megan Thiry of Harper Schoolcraft's Continuing Educa [ Charlie Hoeft paced the Warriors with 18 points, while forward Ryan Ollinger If interested, but unable to the week of Jan. 4. Enrollment is Woods Notre Dame; and Jessica limited and courts are scheduled tion Physical Fitness program, and guard Tom Habitz. Pidek of Clinton Township. attend on Dec. 19, should call call (734) 462-4413. • John Sterlini scored 18 points for Dearborn Heights Annapolis, which is unbeat Wayne Henry at (248) 624-7839. for doubles play. 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MEDIA SPONSORS Metro Parent Publishing Group The Observer h hecennic Newspapers WW I News R.ulm ')S0 WXYZ-7 Detroit I con rolnto to that, maybe thnt's why I'm never in n msh with these tmys Snnriinp mit n dent hrn1 and there. n\st Take SAVINGS Stock inAmerica .BONDS A publu \CT\ur ol tins newspaper ^*y>^rB^TC*-t SKST3TT**™: Tisr^T^rarwfri ' •vv»j>^M**p»i!Pj*p*>^M^pijp)j^^pw"«^njn^rin«"»iMie^^ mmm. Dt* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 RECREATION & BOWLING Warm weather can't Deer harvest huge success change nature ways According to OUTDOOR would be up from last year, and the Upper Peninsula and runs and dressed out at 230 pounds. preliminary INSNHTS our figures confirm that this through Dec. 20 in the Lower • Westland's Bill and Sheryl numbers year's harvest was 20-percent Peninsula. Sutherland each took an 8- Animal activi but some individuals on the ends issued by the greater than 1997," said John The second archery season point buck this fall. ties can be NATURE of the Bell curve remain behind Michigan Urbain, big game specialist runs through Jan. 3 statewide Bill arrowed an 8-point with likened to the NOTES to feed on berries and fruits. Department of with the DNR. "We are espe and. a special antlerless a 20-inch spread while hunting Bell curve. Bluebirds exhibit this same Natural cially encouraged by the har firearms only season will be Wayne County farmland on Most of the phenomena. Resources, vest in southern Michigan, held Dec. 19-Jan. 3 on private Friday, Nov. 13th. Sheryl used animals will firearm deer A few birds stay behind and where we focused on increased land only in many areas of the a single-shot 12 ga. shot gun to exhibit the typi spend the winter in the northern hunters in antlerless harvest in areas of state. drop an 8-point on Monday, cal behavior at a M i c h i high deer numbers. states, while most of the birds g a n Check the DNR's 1998 Hunt Nov. 16, while hunting some time when they migrate south. enjoyed "We had an estimated antler ing and Trapping Guide for the BILL farmland in Washtenaw Coun are suppose to, Recently though, due to the second most PARKER less harvest of 85,000 deer in details. but there will successful sea ty. aggressive program of putting up the southern Lower Peninsula, Success reports are still com • Kevin Bodner of Canton always be some son on record which is a 28-percent increase ing in from area hunters who TIM artificial bluebird nesting boxes, Township arrowed an 8 point animals that NOWtCKI more bluebirds are raised here by harvesting an estimated over last year." tagged a deer this fall. If you, a show a more 323,000 deer during the recent The preliminary numbers are friend or family member tagged buck at 3:20 p.m. on Friday, in summer. Nov. 13, while hunting in Glad extreme varia If more individuals are raised, ly completed, 16-day firearms a result of a survey of south a deer this fall let me know, tion to the standard, or typical season. bound hunter traffic during the then look for details in an win Michigan. then the number of birds in the behavior. extreme of the Bell curve are The record harvest of 334,940 16-day season and hunter data upcoming issue of the Observer This concept came to mind was recorded during the season gathered throughout the sea & Eccentric Newspaper. (Anglers and hunters are going to increase. That is one urged to report your success. when I saw the woodchuck feed reason we see more bluebirds in of 1989. son. My address, phone number ing on corn at the feeders at the Final figures won't be An estimated 750,000 and e-mail address are listed at Questions and comments are winter. also encouraged. Send informa Lewis Wint Nature Center in Variation in a population is released until July, but DNR hunters participated in the the bottom of this column. Independence Oaks County Park tion to: Outdoors, 805 E. actually a good thing. Imagine if biologists feel the mild weath 1998 firearms season. • Tom Lewis, owner of The today. er, an early corn harvest and Hunters who missed out on Town Locksmith in Plymouth, Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009. all the individuals of a species Fax information to (248) 644- Most woodchucks are down did exactly the same things at good deer numbers statewide bagging a deer so far still have used a bow and arrow to take a underground in a deep state of resulted in a higher than an opportunity to put some huge buck in Hillsdale County 1314, send e-mail to the same time and a prolonged hibernation. Over time wood cold spell caused them all to expected harvest. meet in the freezer. on Friday, Nov. 6. The beauti [email protected] or chucks have developed a mecha "We recognized early in the The muzzleloading season ful 12-point buck featured a 20- call Bill Parker evenings at starve. The entire species would nism that alerts them to enter have been affected. season that the 1998 harvest continues through Dec. 13 in inch spread and 12-inch tines (248) 901-2573.) hibernation in October. By eating profusely in late Incorporating variation in a summer and early fall, wood population allows some individu chucks are ready for winter by als of a population to survive OUTDOOR CALENDAR October. when others may not, or start a Though the temperatures have new trend for the population. meets at 7 p.m. the first and Goose Management Unit. Check been warm this fall, all the other This is exactly what happened CLUBS third Wednesdays of each month the 1998-99 Michigan Waterfowl woodchucks in the area, subject in Europe when some birds at Livonia Clarenceville Junior SEASON/DATES Hunting Guide for specific ed to the same warm conditions, called blackcaps established a SOLAR DEER are now hibernating. new wintering location. Some of High School. Call (810) 478-1494 boundaries. the migrating individuals in the The School for Outdoor Leader for more information. The second archery season runs There are exceptions, however. ship, Adventure and Recreation through Jan.3. The muzzleload GROUSE Is he sick? Is it remaining extreme of the Bell curve went to (SOLAR), a non-profit organiza FOUR SEASONS ing season runs through Dec. 13 A special late season runs active so it can eat more and England instead of Africa. tion interested in promoting the The Four Seasons Fishing Club in Zone I (Upper Peninsula) and through Jan. 1 in the Lower thus add more fat for winter They found the climate very appreciation of outdoor activi meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. the first Dec. 11-20 in zones II and III Peninsula. fuel? Or is it just on the outer conducive for survival and returned the next year. Most of ties, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the Wednesday of each month at the (Lower Peninsula). There are PHEASANT limits of the Bell curve of wood first Tuesday of each month at Livonia Civic Park Senior Cen several other special seasons. the population continues to There is a special late season in chucks entering hibernation? the Colony Hall in Southfield. ter. Refreshments will be served Check the 1998-99 Michigan The appearance of robins is Africa, but a successful group Call (248) 988-6658 for more Hunting and Trapping Guide for southern Michigan, which runs often associated with the arrivpl now migrates exclusively to Eng and visitors are welcome. For Dec. 1-15. Check the 1998-99 information. information, call Jim Kudej at details. of spring. land. Michigan Hunting and Trapping Some individuals on the METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS (734)591-0843. ELK That is because most of the Guide for exact boundaries of the robins, and there are a lot of extremes of the Bell curve may Metro-West Steelheaders meets BASS ASSOCIATION The late elk season will be held December hunt. die because they were too at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday through Dec. 14, by special per them, move south to warmer The Downriver Bass Association, RABBIT/HARE climes in order to find food. extreme. of each month in the cafeteria at a non-tournament bass club, mit and in designated elk man Rabbit/hare season run through However, robins have been If they did not breed then they Garden City High School. Call meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth agement units only. Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- March 31 statewide. seen on practically every Christ will not pass on that extreme Tuesday of every month at the GOOSE 5027 for more information. mas bird count in the Detroit lethal behavior. Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call There will be a special late SQUIRREL area for the last 52 years. Others, just short of the lethal MICHIGAN FLY FISHING (734) 676-2863 for more informa Canada goose season Jan. 9-Feb. Squirrel season runs through By far the majority of the extreme, can provide healthy The Michigan Fly Fishing Club tion. 7 in the southern Michigan Jan. 1 statewide. robin population moves south, variation. Helpful holiday shopping tips BOWLING HONOR ROLL OOVtfttANCS {UWnta} , 235/514; Carl Bermen, 202/551; Suean Art KuaiWr, 628.. St; Allan's Men: Deve Weber, 236- 2ack, 148; Laura tatar. 132. deed Neighbors: Alicia wafer, 200; .204/623; Rich Kodak,, 256-202/639; Joe ."••: WttTUi»10Wt ' •:• Annette Trader, 199; Jean Cobane, 198. Naujokasv 241-233/666; Tony Keluiny; : St Mel's Men: Rex Kosinski, 257/628; ; SUKIt BOWL (Canton) give buyers variety of options 226-224-236/686; Alan Polasky, 225-207- Ed Gehringer, 237/635; Dennis Dobransky, Saiwrbewler*. Cliff' Spiker, 258- 217/649fScott.UrK^ood,247, V -237/630; Doc CJrino, 256/692: Scott 246/697; Tim Reaherdi 243-219/665; FoMoCo Thursday Ntffet: Bill Crabtree. Gyrasrin, 246/597. Heath Bamett, 235-232/661: Mike Diet?, There are only Senior Men's Classic League at . 299/747; Larry Frank,; 254/689^ Walt Monday 6:39 Men: Gregory Tachoir, 269-213/659; Jeff Weileod, 225-218/657. TEN-PIN ter. 11 more shop It will feature several manu Mayflower Lanes. Johnson, 686; Bill BtaxJoo, 258/672; Dave 244/696; Darreil Jones, 246/677; Jini Monday Ntta Mixed: Bud Dtmagglo, ALLEY Wa!sh.650. ', •:•:•.-.;-:..>. ^^ ,':',''•'-'- ':'•'• Graves, 259/684; Francisco Rodriguez-, 233/654; Dave Pepew, 224/602; Carrkf ping days until facturers displays, distributor The 71-year-old brought in his Al(-Star Bowle'rettes: MRiheile Ewald, 232/633; Ed Grimm, 227/602. ;" McGraw, 169; Kevin Ash, 224. Christmas, so and pro shop booths with some newly drilled Storm El Nino and •26&2i8-265/75i; Petesy Wray, 225-300- Sunday Sleepers tnvttationafc Tom Tap- WOOOLAHO LAMES (Uvorde) let's think about bargain prices on balls bags and rolled a 801 series this week. 193/718; Sandy Wfnbigfer. 258-215- pan, 278/727; Rich Trullard,.269/743; Ford Parts: Larry Cooper. 279/744; John what to buy for other related items. His games were 232-266-299 219/692; Trocey Wade, 248-230/655; Charlie Riffle, 278/726; Terry Tesarz; Fargo, 715; Joe Helm, 727; Dennis Weath- and he can make up a nice tro Tina Barber-Judy, 229-223/655; -J'oXnri 289/753; Jim Franklin, 267/ 736;- Ernie erford, 700; Jimmy Cooper. 696, our favorite It will be held in conjunction Carter, 207-223^226/656: Lisa Bishop, Arbogasti 265/743; Barry Tlkey Jr, Morning St***; Ann Lamott, 224. bowling friends with the Health and Fitness phy or plaque for himself, since 237-221-226/684. 285/716; Sean Co!Kn«,.264/702. " AWereeoa OongHU. Sherry Bell. 247. . and relatives. Show.therefore enabling the that is his trophy and awards Western Wayne Youth Traveling Classic: ' Friday Twin Pari tit; Sob Ostrowski, tarty ttrde: Lori Scatty, 531. A trip to the bowling interests the opportuni business on Six Mile Road in Bill Collins. 216-216232/664; David Jacob 266/684; Darren Ruel, 256/686; Jim Kep- any* 4 Defta (Seniors): Edwin Zdanows-' ty to use this facility. Redford. Jr. 229-234/648; Jim' Barter, 209- -pen, 244/600: Hamilton Martmdateifl, kl, 235./ pro shop will be 254/635; Steve Bates, 238-214/608; Gar 298/723; Pete Villager, 238/620. : The advantage of the Novi He will receive an 800 ring Thursday MgM Man; Dick Sanford, 288, rewarding AL rett Leohhardt, 202-220/608. Thvraday Mens »S0: John Pfelffer, Senior Kenan: (Premium Bowling) enough, for HARRISON .locale is obvious, since it is easy from the American Bowling : PU2A LANGS (PfVfHOutti) 246/726; Mike Pferffer, 213-214-215/642; William Adameheski, 268/714! Bud there is every to get to from any part of the Congress. Waterford Mew Jon Demeter, 236-268- George Sa)har)ey. 266/657; Phil Gerhart, LeBIanc. Jr., 279/716; Rob Schepls. thing from metro area and outstate loca • Today marks the start of the 227/731; Jerry Oasher, 255/685; Bob 226/651. .- 279/751; Mike Norrts, Jr. 268/703; Craig tions as well. Team Bowl Off event at several Mealy,"256/686; Ed Rondot, 279; Chuck , Monday Morning Men: Jim Oreen, Johnson, 269/712. expensive new balls on down to Morrfs, 258/695. 279/751 (151 pins o/a); Randy Kline,' Midnight Men: Paul McMurry, 709; the little accessory items which This is one event to mark participating bowling centers Powertrate* MM; Pete Herman,. 278. 268/719; Lftnce Howey, 266/678; Rick : Steve 2elenka, 659; John Hurley, 680; Bift are always needed. down on your planner. throughout the area. Bwrooghs Men: Rich Baker, 264/689; Farr, 257/691; Dave LoOs, 257/705. Robertson, 699; Jim Hyatt, 658. Some shops, like David's Right Not all of the details are in yet, All of the pertinent informa 8ryah Schwartz, 268; Tom Cotrter, 252. Wednesday U«M Clastic: Paulette ' Orandale: David Silverman. 246-268- so there will be lots more infor tion is in the blue folder avail St. Colette* Men: Mike Ksiazek, Wise, 257/619; Bobtoi Stop*. 225/609; 289/803. Line at Cloverlanes even have a ,279/645:6111081(1180,264/724. Sandy Byers, 278/673: Lisa Keough, Monday Senlota: Fred Swan. 212;' selection of instructional videos mation in this column during the able at the counter. There is an Kagksn: Dan New. 299/738. 233/608; Geri Beattte, 212/603. . Howard Fethereton, 212; Fred Welch, 212; and books on bowling. coming weeks. estimeated $55,000 in cash COUNTRY IAJWSS (Fanrtngton) Taasday Mens Invitational; Mike Scotly Freetand. 203. Many of the pro shops offer • The All-Star Bowlerettes prizes, based on entries. Metre Highway; Tim troop, 257: Bran Reokoff. 278/642: Tom Earles, 279/727; 0 eV« A*to: Tim McCarthy. 656; Mike lessons for bowlers at all levels have their fifth 300 game of the Here is how it works: Teams of don Teddy, 233-222-210/665; Dave Steve Engebretaon, 257/679;Ken Pac/as, Rankin, 656; Scott Bugnell, 248/701; Weisch, 245-200/611; John Hirtzel, '.'242-. 246/655; R*ch Rushkiw. 247/670. Randy Smith, 255/709. of ability, so a gift certificate for season as Petesy Wray did it on all abilities compete against each 200/631; Kevin Sendeen, 233-217/630. Youth Leagues: Coca Cola Majors: MOW BOWL (UvonJa) a lesson or two might be in Dec. 7. other during regular league play Sports Club: Kevin Kirma, 224; Read Scott Bamak, 265; Adam See, 234; Tim RHe on Time; Jack Osborne, 278/770; order. Her series was 718 as she joins for 10 weeks. They are handi Oawood, 224/605; Fred Noocha, 214; Ann Caldwell, 223; Jesse Truciell, 221/582: Jim Good, 268/654; Grant Hamilton, All bowlers would love to teammate Sandy Winbigler who capped at 90 percent from 1100 Neknan, 213/538; Steve Hayoo, 213/576! Christy Jablonski, 186; Crystal Trongo, 247/894; Brian Breonscheldel, 269/680; had one earlier. using league sheet averages as of Sunday ftoodtlnwre: Mark Silwstetn, 182. Bob Spew Jr. 259/673; Bill Funke. receive a brand new ball, but 242-225/659; Roto FeWman 194 pins o/a, COM Cola Juniors; Ryan Warner, 214; 267/762; Scott, sibel, 279/731; Dean Cart- some of them are pretty pricey, It was more unusual, since it Dec. 1. series; Ratph Davis. 215; Bill Ylda. 233; Aaron Manning. 195; Brett Shiemke, 194; son, 279. however there are lots of special was a low scoring night on these The championship for each Todd Wprtinger, 234. Kri&Hne, FuclereHi, 192: Stacy Yojtkofsky, Early Risers: C. Trusikowsk), 605; buys, or perhaps a gift certificate lanes except for a few including bowling center takes place in a Setorsay Odd Conptas: Bob Kiunta, 246; 174. Rhoda Siefman, 510; Judy Slefman, 534. Sandy with 258-215-219/692 and one-day playoff against teams Steve karakula; 232/655 • Coca Cola Pre**; Mark Valentin, 145; K of C: JlnuJohnson, 727; John for a certain amount which could Wednesday Mite Ladles: Susan Burk, Vlnnle De luta. 140; Ster*w»e Bevertdge, Stephens, 716; Wl Suokas, 712; Dave Mijr be redeemed as partial payment another teammate, Kim Kopf, from other leagues in the house. 205/517; Sue Kin, 198/513. 174. covich, 701, for a new ball. who rolled a 254 game. The winning team then repre Leon Lake: John McCali, 234: Bill Ceo* Ceta Sentaww Troy Whatan, 108; ladles"'fieablee: Mlchele Lynch. Just for some stocking Michelle Ewald was high sents the center in the Bowl Off Mason, 222. Wcholss Walker, 94; Hrpoke KJItwi, 101; 236/632; Carol Hooper, 222-222- stuffers, there are plenty of good shooter with 268-218-265 adding State Championship. Roeedat* io»1er«ttae: Cheryl Ruffolo, Mich*lk*He»kklriefl. 97. 208/653; Marilyn Frederick, 235; Georgia up to a 751 series. 218/533. Xt-.tO MnmpTUi Josnua Duprle, 102; Dkkshott, 225/596; Carol Jacobs, items on the rack, various clean Team formation: five-member Advanced Ynut*) (tenters): Gordon 6re Joey Oey. 102; Marts Howard, 113; Taylor 235/631; Robin Lennon, 219-215/632. ers and polishes for the ball, • Hats off to "Big Bill" as he is teams, all men or all women or goroff. 205/535; Fred Dallas, 199; Fred Gtbsor>, 222; Brand* PietAiszka, 105. •»nl«t Marry •owters: Herbert Lloyd, wrist supports of all types, ther known to his pals, that is Bill mixed. All members must be Pfercey, 199. Ceoa Cats Iwnpsm lfclS ej*.; Josnua 225/556; Roy McMehen, 224/683; Al, apeutic devices like Band-its or Knndilinn of the Wednesday from the same league. Wednesday Knights: Mike Koslowski. Osmsfcl, 136; Andraw McMillan. 119. Oawson, 223/582; Adele Manawy. 210 Just complete the entry form 300/719; Bill Reed, 267; frank **gat*. TttwtTft eowrmv r^featiiiftd) (120 avg). Kneed-its, as well as back sup 673. Yo«itk/Adult leagiM: Jason Jesse, Merrl •ewlerettes: Sand) Smith, ports or ankle braces of all types. and submit fee at the counter. Uejhtattty Mm*: R. Dwm Cunningham, 269/699. 26*1/64«. A hew bag can make a terrific Santa's hints The league qualifier ends Feb. 300; Jim Hayes, 268/717. Wayne Wsitiand lewssia: Bob Packard. Mewovrg Ladtna; Nancy Smith, 205; gift, especially the new ones with 20, 1999. Ctvatry KsgHii: Dan Wyatt. 259. Mark 278; m\ log arson, 65«. Sosnn Unoman, 201; Kattiy Dvchene, 199. You bowl in you own league for Utfrlch,. M7; R. McSortfy. 2*4: G«W WW' •lltmars Lsales: Chris Brerovsky, Men's Senior Nmsse; Eric Gambre*!, 288- wheels, some of which are ' tw» **•*'• pttfet*w*r \* st. ley, 243; Htm Krshn, 242/606. 233/609, Kelly Rusmek. 224; Nancy Oenv 241-278/807: Kerry Reetr, 259-248- designed to carry two, three or Nicholas, nthtrwlt* Known it scores — $60 per team ($10 per IVtH-T; Orag Cooper, 2/8/628, Matt ' pich. 221, 278/786; Jim lesson, 300-246- more balls at once. $*m« CHM*. «• i* <*Htimm by person, only $1 per person per McK«f«je, 246/826; Rob Roy, 245/682; Lady tti«i*T»r Unda Fritr. 254/545; 2«3/809;Bob Campbell, 290-207- Bowling shoes also can make . m*5jr (A tit * iMOng «uthOrtt> on week). John »***. 245; Don COughim, 245; Oen Mary Miller, 212/513; Claire OiConnor. 213/710; Garrett Nagie, 243-267- a timely gift if you know the size (iflffvk* There are cash prizes and 60 rile MaoOenaM, 244/640 200/542. 236/7.16; Andy Rex in, 236-171-300/707; Sunt* r*cdmm*ntft a qutefc trio Gaiy Mayfis, 222-231 279/728; Mark and which ones to get, as there is to tint rwarttt pro bowling attbe. percent of teams advance to the 257;CWcanoShefca, 247. Westside LatHere*: Keith Ps-K-r. Konopenki, 717-100192/719; Erie Tulley, a wide variety available, some Th» bowling |lft« riftf* from bowling center championship, All Oyer Mined; Murk Tpfdrmw, 257//01; Mark ReTU, 683; Mark 2»P0IK)r, 257-248 2*7/772. even have inter-changeable soles bowler* ttpt 1« fl* urtrt W p* held one day (March 6-April 18, 253/622; Chris Rusn, 229; Maryaon Asfwr, 625; Wil t^HHI^tfmmM The Observer & Eccentric/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13,1998 (0F*-7D)(N«)lfc-*t f Low Financin Big Cash Bac It's The Season For Chevrolet! 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