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VOLUME 33 NUMBER 44 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 84 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.eom SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS IW/ Home iown i^omitiuiijcAiigiujXciwprKt ipv* iN THE PAPER Thomas snags 3rd term ELECTION/RESULTS Mayor Robert Thomas captured 63.1 percent would seek a recount, but he raised WBTLAHO QBiEML EUCVON TODAY allegations that vote totals for himself TuesOAY, NOV. 4,1997 of votes compared to Kenneth Mehl's 36.9 Unofficial vote totals and Thomas became transposed in percent. Mehl made some gains since the some precincts. WESTLAND MAYOR Skate away: Eleven Sept. 9 primary, but he couldn't overcome "We think the numbers are (Four-year term) skaters from the Westland the mayor's strong popularity among voters. reversed," he said. • Kenneth Mehl-4,111 Mehl said he believes that he carried • Robert Thomas, (I) - 7,028 / I foe year t,*f*ti) Figure Skating Club com BY DARRELL CLEM joined his victory party at the senior STAFF WRITER citizen Friendship Center. north-end precincts where residents peted in Ann Arbor last suffered basement flooding and street- WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL Westland Mayor Robert Thomas rode "Four more years!" roared the crowd. (Top three win (oof-year terms. paving problems this year — despite week in the 1998 Eastern a wave of public support to victory One mile east at the Wayne Ford Fourth-place wins two-year term) vote totals that gave Thomas the lead. Great Lakes Regionals Tuesday, defeating challenger Kenneth Civic League, Mehl and his supporters • Sandra Cicirelli, (I) • 8,150 / (four,ear term) Mehl and winning an unprecedented somberly assessed his defeat and Mehl, a former 12-year Westland • Charles Tray Griffin, (I) - 6,099 /u*r»e*r term) Competition. /A2 third four-year term. raised charges of flawed results from City Council member, said he and his • Richard LeBlanc, (I) • 6,874 / ifour-yeaaermi This is history, and it feels fantas the city's electronic touch-screen voting supporters will discuss what measures • Dennis LeMaitre - 5,756 Retiring: After 20 years at tic," a jubilant Thomas said, celebrat system. S — if any — they will take to address • Sharon Scott, (I) - 6,752 / ircur-jew term) ing amid hundreds' of supporters who Mehl stopped short of saying he • Dorothy Smith - 4,013 the helm, the captain of Please see THOMAS, A2 Stevenson's global educa tion crew is cutting loose his mooring to set sail on Cicirelli a new adventure that includes world travel and possibly hosting more TV tops in race shows. /A6 for council
BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER COMMUNITY LIFE Westland voters showed strong confi dence in local legislators Tuesday by Life's experiences: Noreen returning four Westland City Council incumbents to office. Owens used her own life Attorney Sandra Cicirelli won her experiences, including a third consecutive four-year term by stay on Alcatraz Island, emerging as the top vote-getter among six candidates — a distinction she has to come up with Adven achieved in all of her council races. turous Living, an empow Incumbent Richard LeBlanc rose to a second-place finish while colleagues erment program for teens Sharon Scott and Charles Trav" Grif and adults. /Bl fin rounded out the four winners. Cicirelli, LeBlanc and Scott won four-year terms, while fourth-place fin isher Griffin earned a two-year term. Griffin edged out challenger Dennis AT HOME LeMaitre by 343 votes in unofficial vote totals, while eight-time candidate Dorothy Smith finished in a distant Happy holidays: Here are sixth place. some suggestions to help Cicirelli garnered 8,150 votes, fol keep your entertaining for lowed by LeBlanc (6,874), Scott (6,752), Griffin (6,0991, LeMaitre the season a merry and (5,756) and Smith (4,013). bright experience./OS City Clerk Diane Fritz was on target STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM Hmn- with her turnout projection as 20.4 percent of Westland voters went to Celebratlon: Above, polls. Mayor Robert Cicirelli, Scott and Griffin celebrated victory with Mayor Robert Thomas and Thomas and Ted ENTERTAINMENT hundreds of supporters who poured Williams get into into the senior citizen Friendship Cen the chant of "four Music: The Pat Metheny ter. more years" with LeBlanc, who has had differences the large crowd at Group is beginning a with Thomas and some of his col yearlong world tour in leagues, quietly savored his win at the Friendship Cen November including gigs home with family and friends. ter as the election LeBlanc, a Ford Motor Co. employee, results were coming in Ann Arbor and credited his strong showing to an in.Thomas defeated Detroit. /El . aggressive door-to-door campaign by challenger Kenneth family and friends —. a campaign that Mehl. At left, San he said overcame negative attacks on Movies: Independent film his candidacy. dra Cicirelli makers challenge Holly LeBlanc suggested that "a sense of receives congratula wood with films produced healing" may be necessary, although tions from Jay on shoestring budgets./El he vowed not to back down from con Gilbert. Six candi troversial issues such as his efforts to dates faced off for eliminate pensions for city council members. four seats on West- "I want it decided one way or the land City Council. other," he said. Cicirelli was the top vote-getter. REAL ESTATE Please see COUNCIL, A3 Recharging: Realtors use a number of techniques to climb out of business dol School policy on campaign signs sparks criticism drums. /Fl BY DARRELL CLEM Council members blasted the policy questioned whether school officials will "Pickering should know Better than STAFF WRITER and said school officials can't impose enforce it when they seek voter support to make those kinds of comments,". A Wayne-Westland school district rules stricter than state law, which for a bond issue during a special elec Baracy said. "It's obvious he doesn't- policy barring political campaign signs prohibits campaigning within 100 feet tion expected in February. understand the election laws." INDEX from being displayed oh school proper of a polling place's entrance. Wayne-Westland Superintendent Baracy also questioned why council ty - even on voters' vehicles - drew "We do have such a thing as the First Greg Baracy said during a telephone members advocate political signs on • Places & Faces A2 strong criticism Monday from West- Amendment in this country," Council interview Tuesday that Pickering school property but not on citv proper • Achievers A4 land City Council members. man Charles "Trav" Griffin said, indi should know, "if he is,half as intelli ty. • Classified F5 The controversy erupted on the eve cating that efforts to quash free speech gent as he claims to be," that state law "I would just ask the city council why of Tuesday's election as thousands of their opponents' signs aren't out in Real Estate F8 wouldn't hold up in court. prohibits school officials from advocat Westland voters prepared to cast their Councilman Charles Pickering ing a pro-bond issue vote on school front of City Hall," he said. Crossword F6 ballots at local schools. labeled the policy "ridiculous." He also property. Please sec SIGNS, A2 Rentals G2 Jobs/Careers G6 • Sports CI • At Home D8 • Entertainment El Permit for waste-to-energy facility approved • Real Estate Fl BY DARRELL CLEM Wayne. The project has sparked concern in other will assure protection of public health and prevent STAFP WRITER communities such as Livonia, where officials nar degradation of environmental quality." HOW TO REACH US ^A highly controversial central Wayne County rowly passed a resolution opposing the plan. The permit will allow project officials to upgrade tricinerator has received a state permit allowing the MDEQ's long-awaited ruling, announced Friday, municipal waste incinerators by adding boilers and plant to be converted to a waste-to-energy facility. Newsroom: 313-953-2104 cflme after MDEQ officials added tightor controls generators to produce electricity for sale. The Michigan Department of Environmental and lower emission limits to original proposals. The Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 Quality has issued a permit allowing the Central changes followed public hearings in which environ Feeling pleased E-mail: newsroom Ooeonllne.com Wayne Energy Recovery Limited Partnership to mentalists and residents raised concerns about "We are very pleased," project manager Thomas Nlghlline/Sports: 313-953-2104 proceed with the $100 million project. potential health risks. Barnett said Monday. "We never doubted this The permit becomes effective Dec. 3, although would be the outcome because we were in compli Reader Comment Line: 313-953-2042 "The (MDEQ) Air Quality Division has incorpo opponents may try to appeal the decision. rated many changes in this permit as a response to ance with all the requirements. Classified Advertising: 313-591-0900 The incinerator is located in Dearborn Heights concerns raised in the community," MDEQ director "We're pleased that the DEQ took such obvious Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 but also serves Westland, Garden City, Inkster and Russell Harding said. "We believe these changes Please sec PERMIT, AG Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 (W)A2
• i • VW.W-% iSMm :¾¾¾¾¾¾ Volunteer named 1st citizen > Roopa Anand, a volunteer at Anand will be honored during tary. Anand has volunteered at Elliott Elementary School in a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Elliott for more than 20 years. Westland, has been selected as Nov. 11, at Joy Manor. Reserva She was chosen by judges BEST the 1997 First Citizen of the tions should be made by 5 p.m. Councilwoman Sharon Scott and Year. The annual program is co- Friday, Nov. 7, by calling 326- businesswoman Margaret Har It mm sponsored by the Westland 7222. low, both former First Citizen FOOD IN Chamber of Commerce and the Anand was nominated by Dr. honorees, and Julie Brown of the TOWN!. Westland Observer. Sally Perkins of Elliott Elemen Westland Observer. . 4S A 1940s dance A 1940s dance for residents, volunteers and staff at Four Chaplains Convalescent Center is PLACES&FAGES being planned, and organizers need some help. Some 1940s decorations and clothing, including at the center in Westland. r J clean dresses of the time, jewelry and hats, are UNIQUE ^^^^¾¾^^^¾ { i needed for the event, which will be held at 6:30 r p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the center, on Joy Flu shots SELECTION .2 Kroger Complex \/ between Inkster Road and Middlebelt in West- Oakwood Healthcare System, Kroger and F&M 0) land. stores are teaming up to offer flu shots in West- of •o To provide the needed items, call Pam Cohen, land. Shots will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. •o Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the F&M at 35715 War HOMEMADE • •a activities director, at (313) 261-9500. s ren Road, west of Wayne Road in Westland. MEALS & Santa's Express To sign up, call 1-800-543-WELL. 1 A Santa's Express Craft Show, presented by • VIC'S DINEB Viva Las Vegas Night SOUPS Ford Road the Senior Resources Department (Friendship Center) and Superior Arts, is planned for 10 a.m. The Westland Chamber of Commerce will host Y! ^. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. a Community Vegas Night from,7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Lunch will be available, but Friday, Nov. 7. limited space is available. This is a fund-raiser Admission is $5 and players will receive $5 flip; for the building fund. For information, call the worth of free playing chips at the door. v^':;l+-.V-''"-'•; Friendship Center at (313) 722-7632 or Superior The event will include Taste of the Town where v^^vV 4 Arts at (313) 326-0146 or (313) 453-5719. local restaurants will showcase their specialties. [•sieS. ''C-.v.: , A deejay, dancing and karaoke are also part of Child care certificate the event. •:v*.*j-: ? Vegas Night will be a community event involv Karen A a Clos of Westland, a second-year ing different restaurants from Westland, 20-25 child care training student at the Ford tables for gambling and a deejay, according to Career/Technical Center, has been awarded the Linda Shapona, executive director of the West- 3^;'vJV'j'-.'..v' National Child Care Associate credential by the *atVj';->.- •• v land Chamber of Commerce. "It should be a lot of Council for Early Childhood Professional Recog fun," she said. nition. All proceeds go to the Westland Chamber of The certificate is from the council headquarters in Washington, D.C., in recognition of completion Commerce. of a two-year process of independent projects, The event will be at the Wayne Ford Civic supervised child-care services and formal evalua League, 1645 N. Wayne Road, in Westland. Call (313) 326-7222. UK tion while enrolled in a formal training program
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Council from page Al LeBlanc said year stint. his plan — if "I know 1 worked harder in ELECTION -•*? adopted — this campaign than I've ever wouldn't be forked before," she said. "I'm 8IAFT PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY'. 1 retroactive but glad it's over, and I'm glad it's a would apply only victory." Winning moment: Richard LeBlanc (second from the right) celebrates with family and friends at his home in & to future-elected More than any other winner, Westland after winning a seat on city council. Sharing the moment is his mother (right) Jackie LeBlanc and his • council members. Griffin faced potential worries sons Jeff and Rick and wife Cheryl. In photo at left, Sharon Scott (right) watches closely as the results are posted- LeBlanc on Tuesday won his Tuesday as vote totals showed with her daughter Sonia Kowalski at the Friendship Center. Scott was re-elected. first four-year council term as he him running close with ends a two-year term. He former LeMaitre. Griffin's supporters ly served on the Wayne-West- showered him with hugs and land school board. handshakes after absentee vote Cicirelli, a Westland attorney, totals came in and showed him credited her third consecutive pulling away from the chal top-ranked win to strong support lenger. from senior citizens, police offi Griffin, a former mayor and cers, firefighters and community retired Michigan Education residents who trust her. Association employee, said he "I am accessible to the people. didn't mind winning only a two- They Ifliow that I care about year term. their concerns and that I "A win is a win," he said. attempt to address their con Griffin has served 14 years on cerns," she said. the council, although not consec "I'm real happy," Cicirelli said utively. of her win, adding that she hopes His council service was inter to accomplish such goals as rupted in part by a four-year starting new youth programs mayoral term that he served and expanding Advanced Life before he was defeated in 1989 Support services to all four city by Mayor Thomas. fire stations. Griffin said Tuesday's election She said many voters at polls results prove that Westland vot Tuesday told her that they want ers are satisfied with the job more youth programs. incumbents are doing. "We need to look at that and "I think they are very satisfied address that," she said. with the services they are receiv Scott, a longtime community ing," he said. "We also have a activist, accepted hugs from her good economy right now, and/ supporters when it became clear things are going well in the city." Tuesday that .she had won Cicirelli, LeBlanc, JScott and another term. Griffin will rejoin council "I feel good that I have a four- holdovers Glenn Anderson, Jus year term," said Scott, who is fin tine Barns and Charles Picker ishing her first four-year term ing, who weren't up for re-elec after,previously serving a two- tion.
Thomas from page A1 what he called "discrepancies." cized for promoting her from a City Clerk Diane Fritz said the secretarial position to city pur voting system worked except for chasing agent. The couple one minor problem at P.D. Gra responded to media inquiries ham Elementary, where a tem about the issue, and Thomas porary problem forced 25 people stood by his statements that he to vote on "emergency" ballots promoted Runkle because she similar to absentee ballots. was qualified for the job. Thomas captured 63.1 percent The mayor also was joined of votes compared to Mehl's 36.9 onstage Tuesday night by his percent. Mehl made some gains directors and three winning since the Sept. 9 primary, but he Westland'City Council incum couldn't overcome the mayor's bents — Sandra Cicirelli, Sharon strong popularity among voters. Scott and Charles "Trav" Griffin; In raw numbers, Thomas won A fourth council incumbent, 7,028 votes compared to Mehl's Richard LeBlanc, celebrated his 4,111, according to unofficial victory at home with family and results. friends. Fritz's prediction of a 20 per During a post-victory inter cent turnout proved on target as view, Thomas pledged not to 11,414 of the city's 55,733 regis seek tax increases to pay for tered voters went to the polls. goals that he hopes to accom Thomas — already Westland's plish during his third-term. He longest-serving mayor — wants to: attributed his new four-year • Create more recreational term" to voter satisfaction with programs for children — a goal the services his administration that Mehl also had cited. provides. • Expand the Bailey Recre "I think the city residents feel ation Center to include an indoor real comfortable with what we're pool and other features. doing, and they want to see us /> • Install new playground continue," Thomas, 47, said. equipment at all city parks and "I felt confident that we would fitness trails at parks large win by a big margin — a land enough to accommodate them. slide — but I just didn't know • Build a pavilion near the what that, margin would be," he children's Playscape in Central added. City Park. His mother, Blanche Thomas, • Continue efforts to imple beamed when asked how she felt ment a community policing pro about having her son make gram on a citywide basis. Westland history. • Try to place Advanced Life "I think it's absolutely wonder Support medical rescue services ful, and this man deserves it," at all four city fire stations, Down coat with faux fur 'Rugged calfskin bomber Down parka with she said. "He's been truthful and rather than just two. He conced hood and cuffs. By jacket from hood. From honest through the entire elec ed the task will bo difficult with Bromley Sport. Khaki or Marc by Andrew Marc. Jonathan Stone. tion, and I'm proud of him." current staffing. black. Polyester microfiber. Black. Imported. Nylon. Imported. Some Thomas supporters • Complete a north-end sewer- Imported. Sizes S-XL. $169. Boys' 4-7, $75. began declaring victory shortly separation project east of Hub .Sizes M-XL. $299. after polls closed at 8 p.m. — as bard next year and restore Ladies' Coats JMen's Sportswear S-XL (8-20), $79 . Boys early returns showed the mayor neighborhoods affected by the commanding a strong lead. The project. mood at the Friendship Center Thomas, a former city public was upbeat throughout the services department worker who night. won his firRt victory in 1989; As Thomas stood on a stage to dodged only one question Tues declare victory, he was flanked day — whether he will seek a Jacobsons onstage by his girlfriend Jill fourth term in 2001. Birmingham Uvonla Rochester Runkle, whom he called his "first "I feel good that I'm able to (248) 644-6900 (313) 591 -7696 (246) 651 -6000 lady," and his mother, whom he lead the city into the next millen JJhours • Mon-Sat 10-9 • Open Sunday at Noon. fo referred to as his "first mom." nium," ho said. "I'll probably Open a Jacobson's charge or purchase a Thomas commended Runkle decide in a couple of years gift certificate for $100 or more and Wfa for facing head-on a controversy whether I will go for another Complimentary Gift Box Wrap receive your special gift. in which the mayor was criti term " \
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Play time ACHIEVERS Westland resident Sharlisa Planning Student Association. Colston, a sophomore in the Austin was also recognized for teacher education program at his promotion of the university's Madonna University, was Urban and Regional Planning awarded a $2,760 Chrysler program and for facilitating sev Minority Scholarship. The award eral student outreach activities is administered by the Michigan in northern Michigan, where he Colleges Foundation to be used held an internship in the sum for educational pursuits at mer of 1996. (He is pictured Madonna University during the with James Snyder (right) inter 1997-98 academic year. im dean of the U-M College of To be selected a student must Architecture and Urban Plan meet criteria which includes: ning.) financial need, interest in pursu ing business or teaching career, Niki Piotrowski of Westland enrollment full-time undergrad was among 22 students at uate degree program. Catholic Central High School in Redford to qualify for AP Scholar Kimberly Bar of Westland Awards. Piotrowski was among was offered a $1,000 Amway 15 students who received a Corporation Free Enterprise grade of 3 or higher on three or Scholarship administered by the more Advanced Placement Michigan Colleges Foundation to exams. be used for educational pursuits AP Scholars are named by the at Madonna University during College Board in recognition of the 1997-98 academic year. Bar exceptional achievement on the is a sophomore majoring in college-level Advanced Place accounting. ment (AP) exams. The Amway Corporation Free Several students from West- Enterprise Scholarship Program land were among the May grad provides a promising business uates at Central Michigan Uni student at each of the Michigan versity. Kristin S. Blair Colleges Foundation's 14 mem received a bachelor's degree, ber institutions with a $1,000 Deborah. A. Coole received a tuition scholarship. bachelor's degree, Michelle A. To be selected, a student must Henry received a bachelor's meet criteria which includes: degree, William T. Jetchick financial need, majoring in busi received a master's degree, ness-related curriculum, at least Najib Robert Khzouz received STAfT PHOTO BT JM JAGDITEU) a 3.0 grade point average, lead a master's degree, James A. ership, character, citizen and a McElgunn received a master's Pygmalion: The Wayne Memorial Theatrical Guild will be presenting George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," working knowledge of the free degree, Wendy R. Milam a romance in five acts, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, at Stockmeyer Auditorium', market system. received a master's degree and Fourth and Glenwood, Wayne. Above, Wayne Memorial players from left, April Daneker as Mrs, Higgins, Diane F. Scott received a bach Adam Goyt as Henry Higgins, Mike Richmond as Alfred Doolittle and Tunisia Hardison as Eliza Doolittle Matthew Krizan of West- elor's degree. perform at dress rehearsal. land, a 1996 graduate of the Uni versity of Michigan-Dearborn, Jennifer Paczas, a 1995 received the William A. Paton graduate of Churchill High Award from the Michigan Asso School, has received a Communi ciation of Certified PuBlic ty Responsibility Scholarship for Accountants recently. the academic year 1997-98. Westland native joins Michigan State Police The Paton Award is awarded At Churchill, Paczas was a to first-time candidates of the member of Students Against The Jonesville School. ried to Colleen England. His^par- training in criminal law, crimi CPA exam in Michigan who Driving Drunk and the Spirit Post of the England is one of 78 new state ents, Judy and Bob England, nal investigation, crime scene receive the highest grade. Committee. Michigan State troopers who graduated during a live in Westland. processing, patrol tactics, physi Krizan is a staff accountant at She has given volunteer time Police has a new special ceremony on Oct. 31 in As a graduate of the 115th cal fitness, first aid, firearms, Edwards, Koshiw, Melton & Co., to St. Michaels Youth Group, state trooper. Lansing. Recruit School, England defensive tactics and precision PC in Troy. He earned a bache Easter Seals and the Make-A- Trooper James England, a native of Westland, received 18 hours of intensive driving techniques. lor of business administration Wish Foundation. R. England is a is a graduate of Plymouth Salem degree in accounting at UM- Olivet College offers a four- recent graduate High School and Eastern Michi Dearborn in 1996. year scholarship called the Com of the 115th gan University. munity Responsibility Scholar ship which is offered to both full England Michigan State England has a bachelor's Mlestland ODbserwr %. 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PLANNING COMMISSION cited for his active role in the Olivet is a co-educational inde a Open houses and new developments in your area. Educational Initiatives Commit pendent college located 30 miles NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING south of Lansing. H Free real estate seminar information. NOVEMBER 13,1997 tee, as well as in the Urban ^••JP Current mortgage rates. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Commission at the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ^Classified After Hours: 313-591-0900 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on Thursday, November 13, I1* *B Place classified ads at your convenience. 1997, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing and considering all comments 15125 Farmington Road of all persons interested in or concerned with the following request(s). Livonia, MI 48154 i. . * 10-97-006 Solicitation of public comments on the Special Use Permit for a The Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan, hereby I; Circulation Department: 313-591-0500 Tubby's carry out restaurant located within an existing liquor store located at 28856 Ford Road. invites the submission of sealed bids for: i If you have a question about home delivery or if you did not The applicant's submittal materials are available for public review at the 1-DUMP TRUCK receive your paper, please call one of our customer service repre Garden City Planning Office, 6000 Middlebelt, Garden City, Michigan, (313) Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on the 14th day of November, 1997 at sentatives during the following hours: 525-8862. the office of the Board of Education, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia. Sunday: 8 a.m - Noon Michigan. At this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read All persons interested in the above are hereby invited to this Public Vendors are encouraged to attend. Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7p.m. Hearing and be heard. , Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the office of the Board of RONALD D. SHOWALTER Education in the Purchasing Department. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. City Clerk-Treasurer The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole Posted: November 3,1997 or in part in the interests of uniformity, design, equipment, delivery time or Fax Line: 313-953-2288 Publish: November 6,1997 ir«»ti preference, to waive any informalities and to award to other than low bidder, with rationale to support such a decision. •$.»H You can use a MasterCard or Visa *.' to access the following information Any bid submitted will be binding for ninety (90) days subsequent to the date of bid opening. 'z" from our classified ads. This service Any questions regarding this bid may be directed to Eileen Urick, :^-. is available by noon Wednesday and Purchasing Supervisor at 313-523-9165 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 i»' Saturday: p.m. %'S, Item No. 9822: v Publish: Nav«niber 6,1997 »nd Novemtwr 9.1997 v; Vehicles; used trucks, vans and all '•'•••' makes of automobiles. Cost: $39.95 O&E On-Une: 313-591-0903 Who Cares About Hearing? I You can access On-Line with just Have you started to notice changes in your hearing? Do about any communications software you care for a loved one who has a hearing Joss? Arc - PC or Macintosh. On-Line users can: you worried that your children's hearing may not sur • Send and receive unlimited e-mail. vive today's decibel levels? Because our hearing can • Access all features of the Internet—Telnet, Gopher, WWW and more. affect bow well we communicate with others, one • Read electronic editions of the the Observer & Eccentric newspapers. person's hearing loss (President Clinton's, for example) • Chat with users across town or across the country. becomes everyone's concern. In reality, we all need to I To begin your On-Line exploration, call 313-591-0903 with your Barbara J. Douglas care about hearing MA. CCC computer modem. At thelo$ih prompt, type: new. At the password But true hearing care involves much more than Certified Audtologist prompt, press your enter key. At the key prompt, type: 9508. £> and Licensed buying a pair ^bearing aids. It requires a commitment «v( - Hearing Aid Dealer from the patient as well as the hearing care provider Start by visiting a certified audiologist for a hearing ^On-Line Hotline: 313*953-2266 test, evaluation and recornmendation for proper treat •»• If you need help, call the On-Llne Hotline at the number above. ment ifa bearing loss is found. Under your audiologist's S>'' •• ••' EBEELSlffiiQAC .*'•;.•:... •'•'''.:,'..••-. • . Panicked wnfcn I saw her report card. care,you can learn to lrveweUwhh your hcaringloss. *PhotoReprints: 315-591-0500 Sylvan made all the difference. rrtmnng help someone you care for with their hearing loss, or >- Jl Order reprints of pictures that have been taken by our staff pho- tnfotrttttioittof help protect the hearing of those you love. Cmvghw** Personalized Hearing Care is a "f\u%s«rvioc"audj- ±lm tographers: Better grades ami higher self-esteem. 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Light Bulbs JUS*. / ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. INC. Jacobsons 37400 W.7 MILE ROAD MON .TUES . WED., SAT 930-6:00 Livonia Birmingham Rochester LIVONIA. Ml 46152 • (313) 464-2211 THURS. FR1 9:30-8:00 (313) 691 -7696 (246) 644-6900 (248) 651 -6000 I hour* • Mon-Sat 10-9 • Open Sunday at Noon. *#%*%*#*#*#*%%*%*##*#*##- A6(W) The Observer & Eccentricl THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 Global ed founder to retire from Stevenson BY MARIE CHESTNEY January, at the end of the cur Following his life-long commit Stevenson's high school global Public Schools. Born in Scot sion, Swift has interviewed STASIP WRITER rent semester. ment to global studies, Swift education program was the first land, he was educated in Great many internationally known Britain, France and the United celebrities, including Yoko Ono, After 20 years at the helm, the The 40-year educator will keep hopes to continue as a consul in the nation when Swift his current title until June, tant to the small school-within- launched it in 1977. The pro States. He earned a certificate Luciano Pavarotti and Indira captain of Stevenson's global in music from the Paris Conser Gandhi. education crew is cutting loose when his job will be posted. a-school at Stevenson. gram set the course other school Until June, the acting, on-site "It's been a wonderful 40 districts followed when they set vatory of Music. * In his retirement years, Swift his mooring to set sail on a new Beyond his teaching duties, hopes to expand his TV career adventure that includes world director of the program will be years," said Swift. "I want to up their 6\vn programs. Judy Berjeski, a teacher in the leave while teaching is still For his expertise in global edu the Bloomfield Hills resident has into hosting programs in such travel and possibly hosting more had numerous other careers and areas as Michigan ethnic groups TV shows. program. exciting for me. It's time for new cation, the National Education He plans to accompany his and younger teachers to come in Association named him Interna interests: singer, public TV host, and Michigan restaurants. Jonathan Swift, founder and international speaker, author, Travel plans next year include director of Stevenson's school of students to Kalamazoo this with new ideas. tional Teacher of the Year. spring, when they participate in The torch needs to be passed Before coming to Livonia, world traveler. trips to the Panama Canal, Eng global education, plans to retire As host of two programs on land, Thailand, Morocco, Spain from Livonia Public Schools in the annual mock United Nations to the teachers of the 21st Cen Swift taught English, French seminar. tury." and social studies in Detroit Bloomfield Community Televi- and Portugal. * '•>•>•••"•;••;• •-.-••••'$"..**•'>-' Permit 1 from page Al w^m^'- care in reviewing this and that The fimcimtirvues this ••'V •fr-WZ^iiM';''*?*! they responded so much to the • •:*• <• • '"'•••>"••. ' •'. •-••• t"--' '" *• comments that came in during the public comment period," he SdtwdayMovember 1 added. Barnett voiced hope that You'v* s«*n us before, but n«v»r Itic* tWi ^mmr incinerator critics will be satis You'll love our big fashion oreos filled with the brand •*y£\tiA$: :.^$W fied by MDEQ's ruling on tighter name* you want now. UkeA^ifrofjhf^/DodaBrs*, controls and emission limits, OshKosV and Levi's^ Rfid exciting ways to decorate which he said will make the and improve your hortte. Check out the best name* « facility more environmentally safe. . electronic* and appliances. Plus, enjoy bright lighting, He said he hopes the partner wide ai*!e5 and so much more. Stop by while our ship can complete financing Grand Opening is in Mi swing. You'll see the newest details in early 1998 before shut thing at Sears is Sears itself. ' ting down for 18 months for the ?^mmm~ <• f?y% waste-to-energy conversion. Waste will be hauled to a land fill during the shutdown. [Meet Kevin Hocbon, >' LJ "We are delighted to be in the Goalie, V>i homestretch," Barnett said. Detroit Red Wingi Despite his optimism, critics Saturday/ 3:00-5:00 pm. this week continued to raise questions about the waste-to- ^ Auto Center energy plan. Westland resident Cheryl Graunstadt, addressing the Auto Center • INCINERATOR K Meet Westland City Council on Mon day night, raised concerns about Mark Consuelos, incinerator expansion costs that iMoteo Santos" on she said have mushroomed to All My Children $100 million from $62 million a irday,noon-3:00 pm, few years ago. ien's Apparel Dept. "Is there absolutely no ceiling to the cost of this project?" she •*. asked. Join us for live % Graunstadt also questioned Wk0* why an incinerator-related legal lio broadcasts! ^TWPpT ^ r tMC-FM radio opinion by Westland City Attor ney Angelo Plakas hasn't been f,] :00-4:00 pm, made public - a concern that Bectronic* Dept. hi f Clean Water Action officials ,-,-.¾ raised earlier in the day with the Observer. Cyndi Roper, Michigan direc tor for the group, said a Freedom of Information request has been made because "we at least want &* what's to see the financial implications" to which council members were privy. Council members who studied the potential price tag for with drawing from the incinerator project said the move could cost the city $100 million - but Roper wants to see the information that led to the figure. Adequate study? Roper questioned whether stare council members adequately studied the issue or simply relied on Plakas' opinion. Special Events This Saturday "We think it's irresponsible and not in the best interest of BabyTalk's Start the taxpayers to purport that Smart Baby Expos they looked at this closely, when Special seminars for we believe that they did not," expectant parents, Roper said. Saturday 9-30-11:30 am. She indicated that citizens or • i groups opposed to the waste-to- Mall Cente* Court. energy facility may appeal the Bose Audio MDEQ's decision, although she didn't know of a specific effort as GILDAS CLUB Demonstrations of Monday. Saturday and Sunday. Buy a Red wings raffle "I would assume that there Wcstland Center will be an appeal," she said. ticket and you'll help Under terms of the permit, cit Soars help Gilda's Club. Win a trip for two izen dropoff recycling centers to the Caribbean must be established for commu Last two days to nities served by the incinerator Includes round trip buy a raffle ticket - a move that could result in less airfare for two to Miami, to win Red Wings waste being burned. Westland four day/thrf>c night and Garden City are among the memorabilia! Ctuisp to thi? Bahamas. communities that already have • 1 st prize: Rod Winqs $5()() m ( ash find mon, recycling centers. ItMifhnr fcnm |;:c kot tnfer ikoui-jh Nov 8" More stringent emission limits • 2nd prize: also have been established for Auk^'fip''""^.! arsenic, cadmium and hexava- lent chromium, MDEQ officials I\f:(l Vy'"V'!v |' T ',». v Westland Center r*K announced. Revised limits also • 3rd prize: have been set for emission of volatile organic compounds. (! vV'rvjs 'w "<'% f ; • •. The permit also callB for waste separation efforts to keep items such as batteries out of the waste stream entering the incin :^m erator. "Converting wuste to energy is Sears Westland Center a desirable component in overall solid waste management," Hard t« 35000 W. Warren Rd., Westland, Ml (313) 762-7800 ing, MDEQ director, said. "Com bined with an aggressive recy Monday-Saturday 9:30 am-9:00 pm, cling program, it will serve area ••<• '*'(' i>v.":/ v«'/'". ()(.Scvjrv communities well." 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MasterCard Vsa, the Ameocan Express® Card or Discover® . j LOCATED AT UUREL PARK PUCE IN LIVONIA, ON THE CORNER OF NEWBURQH ROAD AND SIX MILE ROAD (TAKE THE SIX MILE ROAD EXIT OFF INTERSTATE 27B). ^* What'll ya havelJohn Glenn High School Principal Neil Thomas takes a drink order • from some ' patrons. Serving students: JillAdamczyk, a Churchill social studies teacher, completes her > first order during the four-hour event for student Mike Koivunen, Overseeing her effort is Chris Newsome, a McDonald's employee and also a Churchill student. At her station: Assistant Principal at Fries day: Working the "fry station" is John Glenn High School, Joan ^^^ Churchill High School English teacher Jen- Sedik, works the french fry station. 55555 nifer Hardy. On the job I do not Educators fear change. do stint I at eatery Administrators and educators from several area high schools I do not did a stint behind the counters at McDonald's restaurant Tues fear progress. day. McDonald's Restaurants of Southeast Michigan hosted McE- ducator's Day for several area high schools. McEducator's Day is a day in which principals and educators from area high schools work a What is a Medicare supplement? What does it cost? Is vision four-hour shift at their local McDonald's. included? What about prescriptions? Is there any deductible? If Westland John Glenn, Livonia Churchill and Livonia Franklin you have questions about health insurance and Medicare were among the local schools participating in the program at supplements, join us for a seminar and we'll answer all your area McDonald's restaurants. Livonia Churchill educators important questions. We'll also introduce you to our Medicare worked at McDonald's at 38015 Ann Arbor Road. Livonia Franklin educators worked at plan featuring a roster of over 3,500 area physicians, 28 local McDonald's at 31355 Joy Road. John Glenn educators worked at hospitals and co-payments of just $7 (including prescriptions McDonald's at 34990 Warren Road. and a vision plan). All with no monthly plan premiums. Call toll John Glenn Principal Neil Thomas, and assistant principals free 888-506-GOLD for seminar reservations. • MCEDUCATORS Thursday. 11/6 at 2:30 PM Sign of the BeefCarver, 766? Wayne Rd, Westland Lorraine Brickman, Joan Sedik Tuesday. 11/11 at 2:30 PM Sign of the BeefCarver, 23100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn and Lynn Gregg worked along side regular McDonald's employ Wednesday 11/12 at 2:30 PM Sign of the BeefCarver, 15050 Southfield Rd., Allen Park ees at the McDonald's a Wayne and Warren roads. Thursday. '.. 11/13 at 2:30 PM Sign of the BeefCarver, 7667 Wayne Rd , Westland Sedik served french fries, Brickman worked in the drive- Tuesday. 11/18 at 2:30 PM Sign of the BeefCarver, 23100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn through window, Gregg worked at the grill and Thomas served Wednesday. 31/19 at 2:30 PM Sign of the BeefCarver, 15050 Southfield Rd , Allen Park drinks, The administrators got the chance to work alongside some John Glenn students who work at the restaurant, Gregg said. The afternoon went well as Sselectcare there was a steady stream of MEDICARE GOLD customers, Gregg said. we're changing healthcare, for Good. During their time at McDon ald's, educators learned about KJLJCLJL ieve 888-506-GOLD the employment opportunities A 6 5 3 that exist for students at McDon ald's. Also, a portion of the sales from their work period will bo donated to the school for an edu cational need or school activity. McDonald's will also offer n free video and curriculum called "Great Breaks: Taking Charge of Your Future," to participating schools. The video explores the world of work through the eyes of successful professionals who , i SclectCare Medicare Gold is a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) with^Medicare contract. Anyone with Medicare living in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb County may apply began their work experience at You must commue.10 pay Medicare Part B premiums and use plan providers. Up to a $1,000 annual limit on prescriptions A sales representative will be present with information and applications \ McDonald's. , The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 *At Lifer law from page A5 Officials get break on Rouge court order are willing to take ownership "enforcement officials, had no BY KEN ABRAMCZYK "As part of the record, your Cooperation cited Rogers would amend the Cor STAFF WRITER (legal) counsel should be a part and responsibility for addressing ^convictions in the previous 10 rections Act to allow paroles, In a letter to Feikens, the offi of the request that you make," cials requested the court rescind the remaining pollution sources • years for a violent felony, had The bills are tie-barred, mean A federal judge has scheduled in the river," the letter stated. • ••no other drug violation worth a conference for next Thursday Feikens said. a proposed show cause order and ing both must be passed for Feikens was responding to a "Now is not the time to impose '> four years in prison, and wasn't either to become law. for community officials to dis give cities, townships and vil cuss the Rouge River Wet letter signed by Wayne County lages to provide proposals over a new management authority or ' .part of an organized drug gang; to redirect expenditures away '-. provided the sentencing judge In 1992 the Michigan Weather Demonstration Project, Executive Edward McNamara, the next 14 months for dealing Supreme Court struck down instead of conducting a show Oakland County Executive L. with pollution problems they from other river restoration pro ; Jior his or her successor) had no jects to solve problems already •'objection to parole. mandatory life sentences for cause hearing that was slated Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor may be contributing to the simple possession. In 1993 the for that same day. Dennis Archer and two county Rouge. being addressed through cooper £; • Make parole available for high court upheld the constitu drain commissioners who ative efforts between the public ^-persons already serving 650- That was a temporary ''We believe there is a growing tionality of life without parole reprieve for officials who worried attempted to discourage Feikens sense of cooperation among the entities involved." w-lifer terms. for dealers and those who con from imposing a new manage Detroit, and Wayne, Oakland -^ • Allow a 25-year prison term that a show cause order would cities, villages and townships spired to deal. call for more judicial control and ment authority over the Rouge and a demonstration that they L^as an alternative to life for a River Wet Weather Demonstra Please see ROUGE, All Governors may commute life less control for communities over iCperson convicted of possession of pollution controls of the river in tion Project and issuing a show T*3550 grams or more. sentences, but the last two have the $1.6 billion project. cause order. ,' • Decrease from 25 to 20 done it rarely. Gov. William G. McNamara, Patterson, Archer, X years the minimum alternative Milliken (1969-82) commuted 94 U.S. District Judge John Feikens informed officials that Oakland County Drain Commis ^ sentence for a juvenile convicted sentences; Gov. James Blan- sioner George Kuhn and Washt as an adult for possession of 650 chard (1983-90), six; Gov. John he was keeping the same date and time of the court hearing enaw Drain Commissioner Janis '••- grams or more. Engler, three. The figures are Bobrin want the court to allow for all crimes, not necessarily (Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.), but *-« • Reduce mandatory mini- instead, will make the hearing a communities to determine il'mum sentences in several kinds drug-related. conference. watershed entities. mer of cases. For delivery or posses Refer to Senate Bills 280-281 sion of 225 to less than 650 when writing to your state repre grams, the minimum would be sentative, State Capitol, Lansing reduced from 20 to lOyears. 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She was hired Carol Clements looks at a 160- that roam the area. last spring with the parks sys year-old building where Thomas, "My biggest hope is to teach tem and first worked at Cross- Edison once developed a proto people about nature, because winds Marsh wetlands preserve STAFF PHOTO BY JIM type of the first hydroelectric they're so removed from it," JAGDFELD engine and expects the Nankin Clements said. Please see NATURE, All WOMEN'S EQUIPMENT *) Beard SALVATION '(fcjgr/. Anniversnr RUNNING /^3^ "* The Sports Authority SHOES ,%PKs Anniversnr from page A7 which are now getting dumped ml in our laps." is celebrating its Beard thought the move may be to get "good press." "It's easy to do this, but you have to look at the conse- quences," Beard said. "Look MEN'S EQUIPI what's happening with mental ELEVATION BTYSTSPIRE Anniversary health. As a result (of state BASKETBALL SHOES BASKETBALL DrirP cute), there are a lot of people in SHOES r* ***** jails who are mental patients. .<.'• •"'• The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 •All Nature from page A10 Rouge frontpage A9 in Sumpter Township. and Washtenaw counties have ager of that information system; "The DEQ, EPA and SEMCOG as a "village industry plant" in districts to visit. "severe concerns" of a watershed • Why the funding for that support the 14-month request to Now that the Interpretive 1918. The village industry con "I have a few animals because Center plans are underway, authority. system should not come out of put together a community cept was designed to locate jobs it is such a good educator, and it the Rouge Project funds. response." Clements now works at Nankin in farming areas to allow farm gets their attention," said Court order proposed Mills and another naturalist was Roy Schrameck, district direc-' ers to stay on their farms and Clements. Peikens indicated in Septem Murray pleased tor of the surface water quality, hirtfd to work at Crosswinds. not move to cities for work dur She uses snakes — garter and ber he would issue the order on Jim Murray, director of Wayne division of the Department of-. "jhe Interpretive Center will ing slower farming periods. hognose, but don't worry, no the following items: County's Department of Envi Environmental Quality, recently , not officially open to the public Ford hoped to use the same pythons — to demonstrate the • Why a formal organization ronment, was pleased "right told Murray and representatives with exhibits in the lobby until river power used by the grist importance of all living crea such as the Rouge River Water now" with the latest develop from Rouge River communities fall of 1998, but this fall school mill as energy to manufacture tures to the ecosystem. shed or Subwatershed Manage ment. that the state "could easily sup and scout group tours have automobile parts. Nankin Mills "I think (the nature programs) ment Agency should not be cre port" the 14 month concept. taken trips. opened as a machine shop in "The court wrote back a letter are crucial to Wayne County ated; Murray said he believed that Qn Nov. 8, the Wayne County 1922 and manufactured Model-T and is inviting all the attorneys because we don't have a chance • Why there should not be an the communities support some parks staff will present a work parts and rivets. representing the communities to enjoy the outdoors. Every advisory board to this formal coordinating watershed agencies^-* shop there on creating tradition Thomas Edison built the first and (the Department of Environ child should experience it." organization made up of repre and a GIS for the project. They;y al decorations the way it was prototype hydroelectric genera mental Quality and Environ sentatives from the communities just need to come up with whaVv done at the turn of the century. tor, producing enough electricity Clements said her father — a mental Protection Agency) and counties; that should be," Murray said. >* From 1-3 p.m. participants will to power the nearby village of Livonia resident — opposed the back," Murray said. • A major purpose of the learn how to identify some of the Pike's Peak, making Nankin parks millage because he Rouge project is to address non- .__-.q area's most favored flowers from Mills the first public utility. believed it would not benefit .4¾ point source problems in appro drigd samples. "We hope to get the generator Livonia. But Clements dis priate discharge permits so why .** going again, to show how water agrees, saying that the parks are *M Field trips highlighted "for everyone." an overall watershed geographic ."M power works," Lewand said. SOCIAL .** During field trips for students With the age of computers and information system should not •The Wayne County era: In be created; and boy and girl scout troops the 1948 Clara Ford donated Nintendo, children need to 3 • Why the Southeast Michi county parks staff plans to Nankin Mills to the Wayne spend time outside, Clements gan Council of Governments SECURITY reflect on the historical signifi County Road Commission to be said. "They need somewhere to 3 should not be the database man cance of Nankin Mills and the included in the Middle Rouge go," Clements said DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? overall development, of the Parkway. It opened in 1956 as reg'ion, stemming from the one of Michigan's first Nature Our Fee Paid After Case is Won Rouge River: Centers, with Mary Ellsworth as Pre Christmas Sale 2" FREE CONSULTATION • The Native American era: It the naturalist. It closed in 1978 20-7S% OffEr tire Stock ft was considered a sacred meeting due to a lack of funds. • Mary Moo Moos • Goldrn Memories by Uadru 5£j| % • Da% fd Winter Cottages • Raike-s Bears -'Arm Wood Carvings 6 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ground for the Algonquin In 1980 the Parks Division • Rush Toys • I lummels • Cherished Teddies- Precious Moments Nation, which included three of relocated its headquarters here. • bolts • Pewter • Musk- Boxes • Miniature Bulova Clocks the Michigan's Indian tribes: the • Ullipul tane Cottage • Handmade Curios • Ross Trolls Expires: Hurley Coleman, director of • Rmwnstone Bear Musicals • Cotton Candy Cknvns 11-29-97 Potawatomi,. Ottawa and Wayne County parks, expects to 1-800-331.3530 Chippewa, Tours will review spend $1 million over the next YYip \MeaM*, 9k plafits and animals the Indians (iUl yie. five years on exhibits. "It is list Ctrtiflca 30175 Ford Rd. • Garden City • 421-5754 Fnt used for sustenance. ed on the Register of Historical trailabit Koorv. Woiv-Frt W A.M. - 4 PJL • S*t « AM -1J Ml Loytucoy I BIESKE & JOHNSON, ATTORNEYS I ".This was a gathering place Places and we should take for\the three tribes," said Kathy advantage of that," Coleman S«3iayR^^ "Vs Letvand, executive assistant for said. Wayne County parks. "They WO • SNAPPER • LAWNBOY • NOMA • HOMEUTE* * • ARIENS would meet here every year and ADVANCED HEARING INSTRUMENTS Single Stage SNOW BLOWE&, /}\ d" :•} divide up hunting areas.** Animals featured WINTER PREP SPECIAL/"*''' •' """ • The European settlement Clements has designed a pro andWIDEX No>y Only • Ct%*£U,wrtsanm sg^^ era: Grist Mill: The original gram explaining a basic under invite you to a FREE 15 minute demonstration com£rr" Nankin Mills building was standing of the water cycle and • Check oiSENSO! syslj* under construction from 1831-42 habitats of the Rouge River, • Chin** *fe*f% pta« 1 and functioned as a grist mill including live animals that the smallest, most advanced 100% digital hearing aid in • Cle*tf*us* sy*f#» ^ H««. $b9 • Ad]0st carh.' /> until 1863 when it burned. It depend on the water. the world. • Install In-line fuel was rebuilt and used as a grist Clements has already hosted filter • CD quality sound processing '-» Adjust eafcle mill and cider mill until 1916. elementary students from • No buttons, knobs, manual adjusting • Lube moving p*zt • The Henry Ford era: Ford Wayne-Westland and hopes to : • Cheek ikldbu- & • Built in chip makes 40,000,000 calculations per second. paddles purchased Nankin Mills for use invite all Wayne County school • Decrease housing • 4 different models. Ccitfcn expires 11-59-97 CLARIFICATION November 11.1997 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WESTLAND 3553 Fort St. - Wyandotte 285-3656 LAWNS SNOW A sentence in an article in indicated McCotter wants a *74S7 Joy Rd. Just West of Tnfcitrr Sunday's Observer Newspapers quarter mill tax cut to offset a November 12r 1997 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PHONE: afrl-lXSO • $10.00 Extra * Ptat part* incorrectly indicated that quarter mill tax hike for county 34914 -W. 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To find out more about the (14.95 fi lence conference conducted in child's level," said Lynda Baker, Sponsored by the Wayne new children's domestic vio C*3*»»i2 4 mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 *A*3 JUST DON'T TELL 'EM WHERE t AM Book party celebrates life, times of J.P. McCarthy BY SUSAN ROSIER STAFF WRITER Wt.'Ir he morning after radio great J.P. McCarthy died, his producer •«#»•*>. T Michael Shiels thought it would a fitting tribute to "give him his radio show one more time." iilllliaisiiiias Now, more than two years later, Shiels is once again paying tribute to -•iwmm^w®^^ his "leader, boss and friend." Family, friends and longtime busi ness associates from throughout the metrd area gathered Monday at Jacob- son's Laurel Park Place in Livonia to celebrate the life of Joseph Priestly McCarthy with the release of a new book "J.P. McCarthy Just Don't Tell 'Em Where I Am." Written by Shiels, J.P.'s producer for five years, with a poignant forward by McCarthy's youngest son, Jamie, the book is an intimate and revealing look at Detroit's most-admired and much- Kathleen McCarthy Dunlap Jamie McCarthy Susan McCarthy Woodring loved radio legend who died Aug. 16, 1995 at age 63. Monday's party was hosted by Jacobson's, a longtime sponsor of J SUBURBAN FORD DEALERS THE FORD FACTORY AUTHORIZED CLEARANCE CONTINUES! NOW GET: CASHBACK(I) % APR FINANCING FOR. UP TO 48 MONTHS) OR UP TO Q PLAY THE SUBURBAN FORD DEALERS DETROfT RED WINGS SHOTS ON GOAL >, PROMOTION. REGISTER TO WIN A faW Of RED WING TICKETS OR : A 2 YEAR LEASE OF A iWORD EXPLORER NO WJRCWASE NECESSARY $Efi DEALER FOR COMPLETE pETAJtV, ' ^fdm^:^^~^ 97 FORD RANGER 97 FORD TAURUS OPEN SATURDAYS TO SERVE YOU BETTER (t) 2 9% Fwd Credit APR Financing (or quaMed buyers on 97 Tau VARSITY BRIARW00D ATCHINS0N FRIENDLY PALMER MOTOR GENE BUTMAN FORD, INC. FORD FORD SALES, INC. FORD, INC. SALES, INC. FORD ANN ARBOR SALINE BELLEVILLE MONROE CHELSEA YPSILANTI 3480 Jackson Rd. 7070 Michigan Ave. 9800 Belleville Rd. 1011 S. Monroe 222 $. Main 2105 Washtenaw (313)996-2300 (313)429-5478 (313)697-9161 (313)243-6000 (313)475-1301 (313)482-8581 A|4(W) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 Carrier of the year Local dealership makes donations to area charities North Brothers Ford Inc. of playscape. Westland has recently made sev The playscape, named "Imagi eral donations to local charities. nation Playstation" is 26,000 At a recent Westland City square feet and is the largest of Council meeting, J. Douglas its kind in Michigan. Its con North and Thomas North, presi struction was completed solely dent and vice president of North by community volunteers. Brothers Ford, respectively, pre The dealership's employees sented $15,600 to Westland dressed down for a good cause on DARE, Westland Youth Assis Friday, Oct. 10. tance Program and the First For a $5 donation each Step program. employee could wear jeans for The donations resulted from , the day in honor of National the dealership's 8th annual golf Denim Day for Breast Cancer outing held for employees, cus Awareness. tomers and suppliers. A total of $770 was collected Raffle tickets are sold to the from the employees and an addi golfers at the outing to redeem tional $770 was added by the prizes. dealership. . The total dollars raised are A check for $1,540 was then then matched by North Brothers presented to the Susan G.- Ford and along with supplier Komen Breast Cancer Founda contributions are then split tion. *. • between the three local chari The dealership hopes to make; ties. this a quarterly event. The day; Total proceeds to the local is sponsored nationwide by th"e charities from cumulative golf Lee Jean Company. - : outings now total more than "We are proud to donate to $45,000, causes that benefit the children Another contribution was of our employees and customers made by North Brothers Ford in as well as the local community September. in general. We have a generous Honored: Nathan Hardy of Westland has been named the Westland Observer's carrier of the year. Larry A check for $5,000 was pre group of individuals that are; Geiger, right, circulation manager for the Observer Newspapers, gives Hardy his award, while Jim Hert sented by Gwen North, customer employed at North Brothers and- ford, Westland delivery manager, looks on. An 11th grader at Catholic Central High School in Redford, service director, on behalf of the we are proud to be associated Hardy has a 3.0 grade point average and economics is his favorite subject. His hobbies include snowboard- dealership to Bob Kozowski, with such caring people," J. Dou> ing, bowling and football. He likes earning extra money with his Observer route and feels he has developed Westland Parks and Rec director glas North said in a press, people skills. A route could benefit other young people by bringing them to know their neighbors and by and Mayor Robert Thomas. release. The donation was made dur North Brothers Ford employs; advancing their communications with people, he wrote. ing the final week of construc 150 people and is located at tion of the new children's 33300 Ford Road in Westland. Meeting focus: Soil-; I did tint- P arn sampling ij every last wrinkle to be dealt The U.S. Environmental Pro; tection Agency will hold a public meeting to discuss results of a recent community soil-sampling' with disrespect. project, from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Inkster Recre; ation Center, 2025 MIddlebelt in Inkster. Sampling was done in, late July at various properties in - »fca& Westland and other nearby com ff « • munities. The aim was to assess possible lead or mercury- soil contamina tion from the Central Wayne I did nOl work my whole County Sanitation Authority municipal waste combustor. A team of professionals will life to be told what present sampling results and answer questions. to do when I retire Rec director's trial date Feb. 2: A trial date has been set for former Westland Parks and Recreation Director Charles! Skene, who is charged with five.' counts of embezzlement. Skene's trial is slated for Feb. 2, in front of Wayne County Cir If you're ured of the way your health plan is treating you, it's lime for a new cuit Court Judge Tim Kenny. Skene is accused of embez plan. SelectCare Medicare Gold offers you 100% coverage for outpatient and zling money from the Bailey Center, taking money belonging inpatient services with no monthly plan premiums. You'll have a choice of over to the recreation department and a booster fund. 3,500 physicians at 28 local hospitals with worldwide emergency coverage. During a preliminary exami nation, a police official testified And you'll receive doctor visits, prescription drugs, and eye and hearing Skene admitted to a gambling problem and borrowing money exams for just a $7 co-payment. To find out more about the plan that puts from the recreation department safe. . A defense attorney contends you in control of your healthcare decisions, call toll free 888-506-GOLD or his client shouldn't stand trial because he used personal checks mail the coupon below. to repay the money, and because the city had no policy against it. Vselecicare If convicted of the charges. MEDICARE GOLD Skene could face up to 10 years in prison. we're changing healthcare. For Good. 888-506-GOLD Model train show set 4 6 5} A regional Fall Model Railroad Show will be held at the Livonia Civic Center Senior Center, Farmington Road south of Five Mall to: SelectCare Medicare Gold Mile in Livonia on Sunday, Nov. 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 700, Troy, Michigan 48084 30 from noon to 4 p.m. „ Come learn the art of model railroading including how-to Name demonstrations on scenery, track laying, building rolling stock, structures, decaling, signals, Address ..._ power systems, backdrops and benchwork. Also, information City/Zip ... about free locomotive engine repair, photo displays, slide and video shows, railroad history and Phone operating layouts will be avail able. It is sponsored by Division 997C Six of the North Central Region al National Model Railroad Asso Medicare Gold tea Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with a Me^cafe contract. Anyone with Medicate living in Wayne. Oakland or ciation. For information, call County may apply You musl cominue to pay Medicare Part B premiums and use plan providers, Up to a $1,000 annual limit on prescriptions. GarySiorek at (313) 522-6711. f- -• • - • • | • " "—t""^——^ •—• ^^^^^^^.^^^^^^^ ^^ Hr—" ^ : r^-TT-frrrirr-t-rT|i'nn«»-l'iiiiiiiT'' II • i -mi ''m • '• ij i . i > mm mmmmmmm MA*ft*a4MMMttMfl The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 A1«H C JUST DON TELL M WHERE I AM • Restaurateur Joe Muer for McCarthy family members who writes Shiels in the introduction to the • Auto dealer Hoot Mclnerney helped in a variety of ways. book. J. P. from page A13 • Attorney John Schaefer, lifelong "It was an era made of voice ushered friend and golf partner who delivered Memories of dad out in silence. with the bar still open and an Irish J.P.'s eulogy. Kathleen McCarthy Dunlap, tran "I loved him, and if he knew I was band playing outside the community • Singer Larry Santos, a member of scribed some of her late father's radio writing this book, I'm quite sure he'd room, the celebration carried on. the "McCarthy Rat Pack." tapes for Shiels. utter his famous regular quip. He'd say And that's how he would have wanted Also attending was Paul W. Smith, It was sad and sometimes very hard, "Michael, mention my name in the book it, agreed those who knew him best and who now does the morning show on but therapeutic, too," said Dunlap, who .. .just don't tell'em where I am." still miss him deeply, WJR. Following in J.P.'s footsteps works as a marketing and advertising 8iArrPBoroiTJiMJAPDrnj) In addition to members of the might have been tpugh. But Smith, a director in Troy. Special friends: McCarthy J.P. McCarthy Just Don't Tell 'Em McCarthy family — including wife, native of Monroe whose career took him Shiels offered the book as a tribute to family friend John Schaefer Where I Am, written by Michael Shiels Judy, who now heads up the J.P. to Philadelphia and New York before his mentor. "He was my leader, boss chats with former Ford Motor and published by Sleeping Bear Press McCarthy Foundation to Fight Blood returning home to Detroit, said the and friend," said Shiels, whose very Go. Chairman Harold "Red" ($24.95), is available at Jacobson's and Disorders, daughters, Kathleen and McCarthy family has been "Very kind proud family including father, Dennis; Poling and his wife, Marian. other metro area book doors. Shiels will Susan and sons, John and Jamie, — and supportive." uncle, Art; sister, Lori and grandma, be signing copies of his book from 2-4 others on hand included: Author Shiels, who grew up listening Helen all turned out for Monday's spe his glasses and coffee cup in their famil p.m. Saturday at Jacobson's Laurel • Former Ford Motor Co. Chairman to McCarthy's radio show, warmly cial evening. iar spot and left J.P.'s chair empty, Park Place and 24 p.m. Sunday at Harold "Red" Poling and his wife, Mari greeted family and friends who shared The morning after J.P. died, Shiels "When the last few seconds of his Jacobson's in downtown Birmingham. an. their stories of J.P. for the book. Shiels writes that he replayed some of J.P.'s theme song faded out at 10:00, I knew Shiels will donate 100 percent of the • University of Michigan football said it took about a year to finish the shows and interviews. He hung his "The J.P. 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As things are pro was prompted by a series of pro case. $TAIT WRITER • Big winners in the Michigan State Lottery will gressing, there is no committee be able to collect their prizes in a lump sum posed Indian gaming compacts Courts in Kansas, New Mexico • Getting up to date on the gam movement. recently negotiated by the gover and Rhode Island cases ruled bling issues in Lansing: through a third party under a bill unanimously nor with several Indian tribes." the same. Kelley summed it up: passed by the Senate. Currently, major lottery Each compact depends on "(T)he approval by a state of a Kellers ruling "endorsement by the governor tribal-state gaming compact Non-casino gaming t So much confusion resulted prizes are paid In 20 annual Installments. Win and concurrence by resolution of under the IGRA (the federal : No action yet on bills by Rep. from Attorney General Frank ners can get a lump sum from a bank or other the Michigan Legislature" (Kel Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) Beverly Hammerstrom to allow Kelley's Oct. 21 opinion on Indi lender if they sell their rights, but to do so they ley's emphasis). The lawmakers is legislative in character, there video lotteries in licensed bars an tribal gambling that he need a Judicial order. asked whether a resolution was by requiring the exercise by the CHB 4409-10) and at horse race issued a clarification next day. sufficiently binding. state legislature of its formal tracks (4411). It's not true that the status of Kelley noted that in a federal law-making power." Ladbroke DRC in Livonia and 14 tribal casinos is in limbo. case in California called Pueblo The compacts, he went on, Northville Downs sought HB All existing casinos are safe. of Santa Ana v. Kelly (no kin), cover management, operations, 4411, which is locked up in the Nor does his ruling affect the approved for Detroit. require a different sort of state the court concluded: types of gaming equipment, arbi House Oversight and Ethics non-Indian casinos voters Four proposed tribal casinos action. Here's Kelley's ruling, "State law must determine tration of disputes, liquor licens which has the force of law until whether a state has validly ing, and tribal semi-annual pay- overturned by a court: bound itself to a compact." High "Your (two legislators') inquiry er courts declined to take the Please see GAMING, A20 Commissioner Give 01'Man Winter wants classes the Shivers for juvenile Prestige PlatinOp Ariem Suburban hit offenders -Remote Car whet it takes to beet The jail and youth home 9100* J0f£k^&^ week blowers & shovels. statistics are staggering when it with Keyless comes to being able to read, Mms^ Wayne County Commissioner Includes: 2 Remotes Shp TWOSTAM George Cushingberry, D-Detroit, Model ST 524 2 Transmitters • 5 hp Tecumseh Snow King™ engine is looking at the county budget, finding a way to pay for a Limited lifetime Warranty •Six speeds forward, 2 reverse. • 12" Snow Hog Tires grips the snow. mandatory program to teach Backed by National oo reading and writing to inmates. • Disc-O-Matic™ drive . 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As the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee that oversees the county's $1.9 billion budget, Cushingberry wants the county to take control of not only incarcerating offenders but mandating they learn to read Model SS 522 and write, perhaps making Ji I them more attractive in the job market and less of a threat of onnnen s becoming a habitual criminal. Plus Tax Made in America since 1933 The best from start to finish.™ Offer expires 12/31/97. Two things are in the works — one is a charter school to be CANTON SOUTHGATE set up at the youth home and Canton Tractor Sales M & D Mowers the other is an adult education Ej ••':••' CHECKING literacy programs would make ».. incarceration moro rehabilita tive. 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We asked this tively." It depends on mudslinging- don't like nega PHIUP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD RICHARD AGINIAN, PRESIDENT question at' what the issue doesn't get any tivism in any Tom Sullivan Krogetln West- Is.' thing accom thing." OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism lend. plished. It just in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be Glna Yourrt Sharon Douglas hurts a person's independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or character." sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate Jim Gearln journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." — Philip Power The Obaerver& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 (LReWQc)A19 LETTERS Peanut ban 23, in which he makes the analogy Opinion damaging ing public places wheelchair-free "McCotter wants a quarter-mill tax that "Banning peanut-butter zones, just because it seems impossi hike to offset the quarter mill levied his letter is in regards to the ban sandwiches is nomore 'reasonable' have never written in response to an ble, or ridiculous to make a place now for county parks." Ton autos and the peanut butter than banning cars after a fatal I editorial before, but after reading wheelchair-accessible? I hope he The reality is that I - and the over ban. accident" makes us nauseous. How Mr. Gladden's column about peanut decides to research his topic a little whelming majority of my constituents"*" I'd like you to take a good look at any anyone - especially somebody allergy, I had to write. Even though better next time. - want a quarter-mill tax cut to offset , the picture of my 11-year-old nephew. who looks as if he is a grandfather - he wrote in tongue-in-cheek, his opin Niki McKamie the parks tax. '. He died from a severe allergic reac make such an uncaring statement? ions came out loud and clear and are Canton I realize that, as my father used to tion to a cookie that came from the very damaging. say, "what's done is done"; however, I An accident happens by chance - school. He asked if it had peanut but Although it seems that the minori would appreciate your cooperation in but when you are aware there is a ter in it and was told no. The school ty of the population has this allergy, rectifying this error as best as is pos child or adult who has a life-threaten Angry and sad was negligent in their handling of the it only takes an act of ignorance to sible. ing allergy - whether it's peanuts, bee situation. He died in a few days. put a person with his allergy in ana ack Gladden's column on Oct. 23, stings, etc. - you do not endanger that And finally, thank you for provid Now, as to banning autos because phylactic shock, or even death. Unfor J 1997, "Time We Said Nuts to child by allowing the very thing that ing Commissioner Patterson and of accidents. That is the most ricidu- tunately, peanut allergies are becom Peanuts" left me angry and saddened. could be fatal into the environment. myself with a forum to put our pro- lpus, asinine thing I have ever heard. ing more common in young children. It is unfortunate that damaging edito So it is no "accident" if anybody taxpayer policies before the residents The autos do not cause the accidents, People with this allergy have to rials like this one are read by so many allows this to happen. "Common of western Wayne County. it's the person behind the wheel. The always worry that they may poten without all of the facts being present sense" or "reason" are not the issue. Thaddeus McCotter drunks, drug users and fools that tially have a reaction when eating ed accurately. Mr. Gladden tries to Compassion, caring and caution are, Wayne County commissioner think the rules of the road were made foods with hidden peanuts in a turn the serious subject of peanut Mr. Gladden. for everyone but them. restaurant or even packaged foods allergies into a big joke. He was both Snow, rain, ice can be the cause of We are the grandparents of a child that are supposedly peanut-free. The insensitive and ignorant with his sar We deserve a tax cut accidents, but that is not the norm. who has a life-threatening peanut regulations from the FDA are for food casm and failed attempts at humor. Most of the time, it is the idiot who allergy. It made us aghast that any companies to identify and label all The column was very insulting to hat is the Republican Congress should not only be suspended from one would make light of this condi ingredients of foods on their pack those living with a peanut allergy and Wgoing to do as a followup to the driving but spend some time in jail. tion. Every child who has this peanut ages. It doesn't stop these companies cruel to those who have lost a loved bipartisan Internal Revenue reform These people ask for trouble, but the allergy is schooled practically from from inadvertent cross-contamina one to it- sent to the Senate last week? child does not ask for the peanut infancy to avoid peanuts in any shape tion. Food allergies are difficult for most With the first federal tax cut since or form. Some of the affected kids people to comprehend. It's hard for allergy or any other kind of allergy. People with a peanut allergy can 1981 arid the first balanced budget can't even bear the smell of peanuts many to believe that food, something ' Children are smarter than some have a severe (or fatal) reaction if since 1969 signed into law, I would without having a dangerous allergic that keeps most of us alive, can kill people give them credit for. You can someone who eats a food containing like to say the next step is more tax reaction. You have done much dam others. Some individuals are so sensi talk to a child who likes peanut butter peanuts touches them, or kisses them; relief. age, sir, for, for if any of these peanut- tive that just smelling or touching and explain that it can cause death to if they inhale the aroma of peanuts or Joe has recently helped pen the allergic kids read your article - they peanuts can produce fatal or near- some people. They can learn to like peanut butter - like on an airplane or "Taxpayer Relief and Protection Act." may be apt to feel they've been strung fatal reactions. For unknown reasons, other foods if their parents will teach a closed room; or if they eat a peanut- He will need the support of his col along all these years by over-protec peanut allergies are on the rise. Most them. free food that was contaminated by leagues and constituents to persuade tive parents and allergists. likely, we will be seeing and hearing , I have explained to my grandchil using a dish or pan that was previous those big spenders who still contend more about them in the future. dren what can happen and never Believe me, Mr. Gladden, we wish ly used with a food containing that we cannot afford to cut taxes. laugh or make fun of another child you will never have to experience per peanuts (without cleaning it.) It is obvious to me that Mr. Glad I contend the government still with an allergy. Just try to help them sonally or to someone you hold dear I know it seems drastic to cut out den did not agree with the Rochester wastes too much money. Fraud still in any way you can. the results that occur when somebody the ail-American food like peanuts schools' decision requesting parerts to runs at a 25 percent rate in many pro • Can't the people who are pro and carelessly allows peanuts in an envi out of the everyday diet of school chil stop sending peanut products to grams. anti have a meeting and come to a ronment that was supposed to be dren. Unless Mr. Gladden has a child school. If he had a better solution, he Joe Knollenberg's plan would cut soluation that will satisfy everyone? "safe" for that child or adult. We do who has this allergy, it is hard to should have stated it plain and sim marginal income tax rates by 5 per Someday, your child may get an not want you to have to suffer the sor know the personal difficulties that ple. It is difficult for me to understand cent across the board, eliminate the allergy and then you will understand row that follows a fatality that could we, as parents, face on a day-to-day how this editorial reflects the mission marriage penalty and move the tax what it is all about. have been prevented. Hopefully, you basis. This allergy is certainly on my of the Observer, which states in part, filing date from April 15 to Nov. 1. will write a column - again on the "... we regard ourselves as both accu ] As it has been said, "Wait until it's mind every time my daughter takes a Instead of picking winners and front page - apologizing to everyone rate journalists and as caring citizens your child." Many allergies can kill. bite of food, even though I have read losers among overtaxed Americans, you have placed in an untenable posi of the communities where we work." People should not be so hard-hearted. the label it came from. Every day, I an across the board cut in the income tion by your sarcastic remarks. That's Nancy Waterbury tax would benefit everyone who earns Coralee Boice have to make sure that I always have : the least you should do now. Livonia a paycheck. It would also provide an White Lake an EpiPen wherever my daughter We can't imagine how your harm does. It's hard to trust the playground immediate increase in the take-home ful article was ever allowed in print. she plays on, or even the grocery store pay of taxpayers. Uncaring attitude You did not gladden our hearts. where we shop. Making light of a situ Position clarified The bottom line is the American ' Indeed, you've added to our concern people deserve a bigger tax cut and ation such as this is like making fun wish to point out an error in your for our grandchild. there is no reason they should not get of a person with any visible handicap Nov. 2, 1997, article entitled "GOP Peter and Irma Facione I it! or disability. Could Mr. Gladden commissioners lead bid to cut county Pour copy editor Jack Gladden's Clarkston K. David Jaske imagine writing a column about mak millage rate." The article stated that cavalier article of Thursday, Oct. Farmington fircher victory a good sign iTHE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEARBORN ] i •it s elections go, it wasn't much of a horse %^*ti£ Hi Va*a-Mi mtm^mm A race. ; Crossing the finish line well ahead of Ed Yaughn, his essentially unknown and under funded opponent, Dennis Archer was over whelmingly re-elected mayor of Detroit on Tues day without breaking a sweat. ! His landslide victory confirms that Detroit, at least for the foreseeable future, will remain a MASTER LINK CLICK HERE functioning part of Michigan. That's more sig nificant than it sounds, since Detroit's previous i '»'. :* mayor, Coleman Young, and a host of folks PHILIP POWER mostly from the western side of the state were jpined in an effective conspiracy during the a new governmental headquarters. 1980s to saw the city off from the mainland and Real estate, always the currency of long-term lit it drift downstream into Lake Erie. hope, is having something of a renaissance. «' Young gained enormous political popularity Developers are building single-family homes from his constituency by missing no opportunity instead of high-rise public housing, while from fo snarl at the suburbs and their residents, time to time you hear of retail store openings. whose primary mission in life, he claimed, was Redevelopment around Grand Circus Park and •wmmmfF' (jo take over the city and steal its jewels. Recip even the old Hudson's is no longer the dream of rocating, much of Michigan's institutional lead visionaries. ership outside area code 313 devoutly hoped Although many people remain skeptical that Detroit, at that point gaining national note as the real future of Detroit is to be an entertain America's "first Third World city," would just go ment destination, a ton of capital is making just A master's ; away. that bet. The Hitches broke ground of a new \ For example, Young made it a practice dur ballpark last week - an initiative that seems to ing his 20-year tenure never to get near the my mind increasingly problematic. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments or It's a terrific performance that Detroit's fjhe Michigan Municipal League. I suppose he Archer has turned in as mayor, entirely worthy degree by choice... felt that associating with a bunch of other may- of a landslide and very much to the benefit of Offenders from page Al6 Gaming from page A16 ments to the state and local to be in identical form. sum from a bank or other lender state Rep. Dave Jaye, R-Macomb D-Detroit; and Bruce Patterson, state funding for literacy and units - "clearly legislative in Schuette called the previous if they sell their rights, but to do County, to renew his "no fish, no R-Canton. adult education programs. We character." procedure "informal and haphaz so they need a judicial order. chips" campaign. ard." He said a federal case in "The courts have been incon As part of the overall concept, believe this is important enough A mere legislative resolution The gadfly Jaye's proposal: Florida involving Seminole Indi sistent in granting such orders," the Ways and Means Committee to come up with funding," he is insufficient, he said. The state wouldn't approve new ans was won by Florida and has been interviewing tutors and said. "But we must be reim Rep. Kirk Profit, D-Ypsilanti, said Geake. "removed the (U.S.) Department Indian gambling casinos unless educators in literacy program to bursed through intergovernmen who requested the opinion along "This has caused problems for of Interior's ability to unilateral tribal fishermen agree to stop determine the best approaches tal actions." with Senate minority leader people such as the elderly or ly site new casinos." using gill nets. for providing the service to the John Cherry, D-Clio, praised the those needing to pay off large The Wayne County Commis jail and to the youth home. Rep ruling. "I am especially pleased debts who would benefit from Indian tribes, with their sion also is reviewing programs resentatives from Wayne State that we can now stop the exces having their prizes paid all at sovereign nation status, have for interactive training in con University's College of Lifelong sive proliferation of these casino Prizes clarified once. If a person doesn't want to treaty rights which allow' them junction with Wayne County Learning explained how literacy gaming opportunities. . . other Big winners in the Michigan wait 20 years to collect a prize, to use gill netB. Many anglers RESA. programs not only improve skills wise (we may have) a casino at State Lottery will be able to col and a third party is willing to say gill nets are ruining the but also self-esteem. every corner gas station." lect their prizes in a lump sum pay them up front, why make Great Lakes salmon fishery. The commission's year-long them waitr Cushingberry also is looking learning culture initiative, Cush Sen. Bill Schuette, R-Midland, through a third party under a Jaye's bill also would require for state funding and grant ingberry said, will set literacy also praised the ruling. He has bill unanimously passed by the The bill allows the Lottery Indians to purchase hunting and money to offset the cost of the and personal growth as a key been opposing Senate Resolution Senate. commissioner to charge a pro fishing licenses, obey fishing project. component of the proposed 1997- 71 to authorize four more com SB 596, sponsored by Sen. Bob cessing fee to cover the state's seasons, and pay taxes on their costs. "There's been a cutback in 98 Wayne County budget. pacts. SR 71 would require a Geake, R-Northville, goes to the property, income and business simple majority of senators (20 House. es. 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Christmas AT UNBELIEVABLY iw^ywnmwi LOW PRICES! 14" Golfing Santa /Exclusive! 4 1/2' Colorado Tine from page Bl produced four hours of raw video g 'Foar Of 8UCC6SS is 8 In her teen programs, she has footage that has been edited by -^.,^-1 *-«„ L,,* t» ^-- participants list 10 things they TihTim, Flambopinm^oe ;„•into„ a u<,ir.uhalf-hou.,tr normal fear out it can like about themselves "because video, "A Convicting QDiscussion,rt " they always focus on what they which Owens Is using in her ubse frodeadlm realiziny when git wha stopt s don't like about themselves." work aB a speaker, and trainer She also has them list five ft>t her Adventurous Living, an we want In life. People ways they can contribute to empowerment program for think it's easy when someone else and five way to adults and teens. , they see someone do contribute to themselves, and 10 ^tV important to show how things they want to accomplish important choices are on life," something, but they in life. she said. "A study was done in don't see their strug "It shifts their focus," she said. the 1980s and it found that peo gle, pain and anxiety.' "It makes them feel good about. ple's biggest fear was having had themselves. I don't act as a par a life that didn't matter." Noreen Owens ent or teacher and tell them how Adventurous Living came -Adventurous Living to live their lives. They can take about as the result of Owens' what they want and use it or own life experiences. The new throw it away, but the one thing kicl in school in sixth grade, she that will have impact will be . s*v Owens sees herself as a "life themselves." w&s rejected by her classmates coach," here to assist people to be.ca.use she was "considered a personally grow and attain the Owens still works in sales and goody-goody .".Teased constantly, results they want in life. She does her presentations on the she was afraid to stand up to the helps them define what they can side. She hopes to beginning other students. and can't control and under doing them full time by next 1103 After high school she went to stand that "the past doesn't have year. Western Michigan University, to be the same as the future but "This is something I have an where she accomplished.things the beliefs can be the same." absolute passion about," she JLCKTRA* said. "It's scary; this is some she didn't think possible. She "Some people are so afraid to majored in marketing and thing that takes time to develop. take action or the fear of what But it's growth, it's change." IN MATE French, studying in France for people thinks can stop us," said five weeks with the help of Owens. "Fear of success is abnor $1,200 stipend to do research mal fear but it can be deadly For more information about arid graduating form Honors when it stops us from realizing Adventurous Living, call Noreen College. what we want in life. Owens at (313) 464-2526, She also can be reached by E-mail at Although she still felt like she "People think it's easy when Number, please: Nathan Glenn Williams, who was recognized for designing a trans wasn't liked and wasn't worthy [email protected] or by writing they see someone do something, to her at P.O. Box 530-277, Livo portation system for families to see loved ones who are incarcerated, didn't have to of the other students' friendship but they don't see.their struggle, in college, through personal nia 48153-0277. wear prison garb but did wear his prisoner number on his sweat shirt for a return pain arid anxiety." visit to Alcatraz. growth, she discovered four Owens charges $200 per hour, "keys" to getting results •- choic with discounts available for non es, beliefs, actions and commit profit groups. But the cost ments - keys, that when used, depends on the program. It carf Gladden from page Bl can empower people and change be customized or general in lives. nature and run a few hours to a the fob, a violation of the school istrators say they are as frus father said the knife was part of The American Ciyil Liberties "As I grew personally, I found half day. district's no-weapons policy. trated by the laws as anyone a tool kit that the 17-year-old Union filed appeals in the case of four keys that I could share with She has made presentations at It's the enforcement of these else. uses for an after-school job doing the Rhode Island students, who people," she said. "People play St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, maintenance and cutting plastic each received 10-day suspen hooky with their lives and don't "zero tolerance" weapons poli If they try to enforce the letter Vista Maria, Taylor Truman cies, which were mandated by of the law, they say, they end up for displays in his family's used sions. And a second-grader in realize that it will affect them High School, Rotary clubs, busi clothing stores. Boston was suspended for three later on. I did. the federal government in 1994, looking silly at best; but they are nesses and youth gToups, since that often make schools look often afraid to use too much dis If knives are bad, guns are days for playing with a squirt "I tried on different costumes forming Adventurous Living in more like gulags than education cretion for fear of being accused worse, even if they aren't real gun on a school bus. to find something other people March. of discrimination. and you don't know you have would like." al institutions. And some admin- So the suspensions and expul one. And you don't even have to Then there was the fifth-grad sions continue, and the students be on school property. er in Seattle who was expelled get labeled as troublemakers on That was the case for a 16- for bringing to school a 1-inch their permanent records. year-old Northwest High School molded plastic toy gun that fit in Youth Living Center camp Like the high school freshman student in Jackson who was sus the hand of a G.I. Joe action fig honor student in Gobies, Mich., pended for 10 days last month ure. who served a 10-day suspension for bringing a plastic laser tag The 10-year-old's father said after she took a kitchen knife to gun (which emits a light beam) his son didn't know he had the 3chool to cut some brownies she to a cross-country meet in "gun" with him until he reached receives Knight Fund grant had brought for a friend's birth Mason. in his pocket to make sure he day. The board of education voted had his lunch money. Youth Living Centers is the den on the grounds of Youth Liv hundreds of community citizens The 10-day suspension was not to expel the student, saying A school spokesperson defend recipient of a $5,000 grant for its ing Centers in Inkster and learn and organizations committed to imposed by the school board, he didn't know the gun was in ing the expulsion (which was 1997 Grow and Learn Summer about caring for vegetable plants the future of southeastern which overruled the superinten his gym bag. And a board trustee later changed to a suspension) Camp from the John S. and as well as using the harvest Michigan. dent's recommendation that she said the youth was not on school said the "gun" was "displayed in James L. Knight Fund of the nutritiously. Youth Living Centers is a pri be suspended for 33 school days property and was not represent a manner that was not appropri Community Foundation for The program also encourages and not be allowed to make up ing the school at the race. ate." Southeastern Michigan. vate, non-profit agency serving children to develop skills in children and families from the missed work. Still he was suspended after Well, I suggest that overreac- Each day, 40-50 community sports and to explore self-expres throughout the southeastern And in Columbus, Ohio, a high an Ingham County deputy sher tions like these are not appropri children participate in activities sion through arts and crafts. The Michigan region. More than 20 school senior who was suspended iff who attended the track meet ate, either. But if key chain designed to enrich their under day camp allows children to programs are offered under for 10 days for bringing a knife saw the gun and notified Mason knives and toy guns get the standing of the world around have fun while continuing their three agency service areas - to school is suing the district to -police and Northwest school offi schools in an uproar, wait until them. Participant'} expand their education during the summer. child and family, young adult get his record cleared. He was cials. you hear how they react to drugs awareness of others through The Community Foundation is and adult and community educa nabbed after a police officer Three first-graders, one in and sex. Next time. instruction in foreign language built around a concept that origi tion and recreation. patrolling the school grounds Georgia and two in Rhode and cultural education. nated more than eight years ago. saw the knife in the back of the Island, were suspended in sepa Jack Gladden, a copy editor for In the afternoons, children It is a permanent community For more information, call the student's car and searched it. rate incidents last year after the Observer Newspapers, is a spend time tending a large gar endowment built by gifts from agency at (313) 728-3400. Both the student and his bringing toy guns to school. 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IP ,4.M'.*I« i*. > *•;>#•:• .V >.:;*V's/ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 B3 K '< WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS McGlinch- Angiulo-Kuhn Vaughn-Balon John and Lana Angiulo of Barry Craig Vaughn and Cunningham Canton announce the engage Roberta Susan Balon were mar Juliet and Michael McGlinch ment of their daughter, Stefanie ried Aug. 9 at Evangelical of Farmington Hills announce Marie, to Christopher Jason Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, the engagement of their daugh Kuhn, the son of Karl and Glo Wis. ter, Karey Kathleen, to Chad ria Kuhn of Naubinway, Mich. The bride is the daughter of James Cunningham, the son of The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad John and Pat Balon of Milwau Marlene and James Cunning uate of Plymouth-Salem High kee. The groom is the son of Bill ham of Howell. School. She is employed at and Shirley Vaughn of Livonia. The bride-to-be is a graduate Associates in the internal medi The bride is a graduate of the of Central Michigan University cine department as a medical University of Denver and the with a bachelor of science in assistant. She also is attending University of Detroit Mercy. She business administration. She is Schoolcraft College. is employed as an attorney for currently working on her mas Her fiance, a Dearborn High Burchfield, Park and Heddon, ter's degree and is employed as School and a Michigan State P.C. the marketing and advertising University graduate, is an The groom is a graduate of assistant for DMR Financial Ser investment officer at NBD Livonia Stevenson High School, sity. He is an assistant city vices in Farmington Hills. Bank. Schoolcraft College and Adrian "attorneys for the city of Dear The groom earned his juris A February wedding is College. He is employed as a born. doctor degree from the Universi planned in the U.S. Virgin marketing associate with ty of Detroit Law School and a A November wedding is Islands. Miesel/Sysco Food Service, Inc. business administration degree planned at Our Lady of Sorrows The couple makes their home from Pennsylvania State Univer- Church in Farmington; Cook-Hutson in Brighton. Lisa Diane Hutson and Wedge-Meyer Michael Stewart Cook were Nofz-Mutz Leslie and Connie Wedge of married July 19 at St. Philip Rob Nofz and Melanio Mutz mm Redford announce the engage Catholic Church in Battle were married Sept. 6 at St. Iff ment of their daughter Laura Creek, I Joseph's Catholic Church in Marie to Christopher Michael The bjttie is the daughter of Detroit. W Meyer of Redford, the son of Robert Hutson of Battle Creek The bride is the daughter of Wayne Meyer of St. Clair Shores and Diane Leighton of Fenton. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mutz of and Mary Reis of Chesterfield. The groom is the son of Richard Centerline. The groom is the son A 1991 graduate of Redford Cook of Plymouth and Anne of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nofz of Union High School, the bride-to- Kuhnle of Birmingham. Livonia. be is a nursing student at The bride is a graduate of The bride's three sisters Schoolcraft College. She is Michigan State University. She served as her bridesmaids, with employed at Botsford General is a first grade teacher at Cor her cousin serving as junior Hospital and Kinloch Clinic. nerstone Elementary School in bridesmaid and the groom's Her fiance, a 1990 Lakeshore Detroit. cousin's daughter, Nicole Jacobs High School graduate, is The groom also is a graduate as flower girl. employed as a firefighter for the of Michigan State University. The couple received guests at •Redford Fire Department. He is employed as a financial the Grosse He Yacht Club before leaving on a honeymoon to A November wedding is consultant by Merrill Lynch in ••:-*:; planned at St. Matthew United Bloomfield Hills. Longboat Key and Walt Disney l^i Methodist Church in Livonia. A reception was held at The mooned in Alberta and British World in Florida. They are Mak Marywood Golf Club in Battle Columbia, Canada, before mak ing their home in Livonia. w-•' Creek. The newlyweds honey ing their home in Berkley. Hoffman-Forrester Gordon and Catherine Hoff of Philip Rosewarne of Ann of the University of Michigan man of Redford announce the Rosewarne- Arbor and Anne Rosewarne of and is self-employeti as a furni engagement of their daughter, Anderson Okemos. ture crafts m an/des i.trn or Darcie Annette, to Daniel The bride is a 1995 graduate of The bride asked Katherine Robert Forrester, the son of Brian Paul Re-sow a me and the University of Michigan with Anderson to serve as matron <»t Bruce Forrester of Wixom and Tracy Lynn Anderson were mar a bachelor of arts degree in Eng honor, and Steve Ko>r\variie. Laurie Wilson of Laguna Nigel, ried Aug. 2 at the Rose Garden lish. She also received a teaching served as best man .. , "^ Calif. in Henry Ford Estate-Fairlane certificate from Eastern Michi The couple received guests :if The bride-to-be is completing by the Rev. Carol Huston. gan University in 1997. She is the estate. Following a trip to her senior year of a marketing The bride i.s the daughter of employed as a high school Eng Fortola and St. John :n the Vir and management degree in the William and Linda Anderson of lish teacher in Pinckney. gin Islands, ihey are making' executive program at Northwood Plymouth. The groom is the son The groom is a 1995 graduate their home in Ann Arbor. University. She is employed as an independent marketing asso ciate. Her fiance is pursuing a degree in drafting at Oakland Community College. He is employed in manufacturing by Weather King of Farmington. FOUR-DAY TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF HESLOP'S EVERYDAY LOW PRICES ON SELECT DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, STEMWARE, AND GIFTWARE. Heslop's brings you the largest selection of in-stock tabletop merchandise in Michigan Choose from among such famous names as Atlantis. Block. Christian Dior, Cristal J G. Durand, Dansk. Fitz & Floyd. Gorham, Lenox. Mikasa. Nikko. Noritake, Oneida. Pickard. SOMETIMES BEING LOW IS THE WORST. 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BMIU IOHF fOHLSlOPS RWDAi MGiSTf-'Y ,- Sl B4* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 WRC, Arbor Hospice offer healing grief seminar ">B# CHRISTINA FUOCO mother, sisters or brothers - to 4443. specific loss. We have a panel Clough said, help them go through the griev *>§TAFF WRITER this." This conference is designed for that had lost someone to suicide. Besides the healing grief semi ing process. *r.y"- "When the Bough Breaks," to- people who have experienced the "Another one is a 'Coping with nar at Schoolcraft, Clough's The organization recently ; .'Participating in support sponsored by Arbor Hospice death of a loved one and those Holidays' workshop. It's really organization offers a variety of opened The Arbor Center at 200 -groups can be intimidating. Bereavement Services of Ann who wish to support them in catered more toward people in programs, including Starting N. Center St. in Northville I Cathy Clough, founder and Arbjor and Northville and the their grief. the earlier stages of grief, but Over, a grief support group for which provides grief support ser '. director of Arbor. Hospice's adult Women's Resource Center at The program includes work not necessarily." people younger than 45 whose vices for children, teens and : bereavement programs, realizes Schoolcraft College, will take shops dealing with grief after The keynote speaker will be spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends adults. this and hopes to ease grieving place 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur suicide, grief after the death of a Dr. Bill Ritter, minister of the or fiances have died. About 200 people are expected • parents and spouses into her day, Nov. 16, at the college's child, legal and practical issues, First United Methodist Church Starting Over, which Clough to participate in the conference. . *'groups through the fourth annu Waterman Center, 1Q600 Hag- men and grief and helping chil of Birmingham. Ritter has expe started in her Plymouth home "They can just come and lis al "grief conference, "When the gerty Road, Livonia. dren deal with the death of a rienced profound grief firsthand after her husband died, celebrat ten," she said. "They don't have %B6ugh Breaks," Saturday, Nov. The cost of the all-day confer loved one. Several other work after his son, Bill, committed ed its 10th anniversary in to participate, if they don't .15, at Schoolcraft College in ence, including lunch, will be shops are also being offered. suicide in 1994.- September.Starting Over also choose to. There will be lots of ^Livonia. $35. For more information or to "It's designed to help the griev "He's a really dynamic speaker offers a companion group, "Care- valuable information available **>;-"What happens is people will register, call the Women's ing individual," Clough said. "We and a bereaved parent; I'm real ousel," a structured bereavement here." *rcome to this and it might be Resource Center at (313) 462- offer workshops dealing with ly looking forward to him," group for children and teens to •»*tlfeir first experience coming to •something like this," she said. •"They'll hear about our programs CRAFTS CALENDAR ,and get involved in the group. .Some of the people who came to Listings for the Crafts Calendar Friday, Nov. 7, at the church, letic Boosters Club will present "Celebration of the Arts" 10 a.m. craved stone figures, stained •• the seminars in the past are should be submitted in writing 37775 Palmer Road west of New its annual Holiday Craft Bou 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Northville glass, jewelry, clothing and . involved in other ongoing groups no later than noon Friday for the burgh Road, Westland. People tique 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at Community Center, 303 W. knitted items. Admission is " and leadership positions. next Thursday's issue. They can can browse and get a bite to eat the high school, 20155 Middle- Main. Lunch will be available, $1.50 for adults and children 12 "Some people may be a little be mailed to Sue Mason at at 6:30 p.m. An assortment of belt Road, north of Seven Mile Admission $2 to benefit New years and older, and 50 cents for •• leery to come to a smaller group, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia baked goods also will be avail Road, Livonia. There will be Morning School. More than 70 children 5-12 years old. Children but they'll come to a conference 48150, or by fax at (313) 591- able. The craft items are hand more than 150 juried crafters, artist and craftsmen will be fea under 5 years will be admitted where they don't need to say 7279. For more information, call made. A full-sized quilt, made by bake sale and raffle. Babysitting tured. For more information, call free. For more information, call anything. People can come (313) 953-2131. the women, also will be raffled will be av; lable. Admission will (313)420-3331. (313) 462-4417. - "together. If they came to a group PRINCE OF PEACE off. Raffle tickets cost $1 each. be $2. GARDEN CFTY PRESBYTERIAN ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN they wouldn't bring anybody The women of Prince of Peace CLARENCEVILLE BOOSTERS NEW MORNING SCHOOL The women of Garden City Pres Crafters are needed for the 10th with them. Here, they feel they Lutheran Church will have their Clarenceville High School Ath New Morning School will host its byterian Church will have its annual holiday craft show 9 can bring a support - a friend, annual craft auction at 7 p.m. annual Hollyberry Bazaar 9 a.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. Paul to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church, Lutheran Church, 20805 Middle- 1841 Middlebelt Road, Garden belt Road at Eight Mile Road. •L City. There will be a silent auc For more information, call (248) 9 tion, white elephant room, cookie 476-0841 or (313) 591-0224. walk, arts and crafts, Christmas SS. SIMON AND JUDE CARRIAGE decorations, bake sale and chil The Mother Cabrini Guild of Ss. Waltonwood dren's activity room. A turkey Simon and Jude Church will P-A-R-K dinner will be served 4:30-6:30 sponsor its 15th annual arts and SENIOR COMMUNITY p.m. crafts boutique 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assisted Living Residence SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE Nov. 8 at the church, 32500 313-397-8300 Assisted Living at Waltonwood is a special combination of There will be more than 150 Palmer Road, west of Merriman crafters at Schoolcraft College's Road, Westland. There will be housing, personalized supportive services and health care. 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In college, he words in a anti-litter jingle, and was the mainstay of the sta majored in theology with a telling people not to "be litter tion's afternoon programming minor in broadcasting. birds, but join Lady Bug John until it decided to exercise an After graduating, he did time son" in putting trash in its place. option in his contract. at WSTR in Sturgis and was the Of course, there was the "Why did I leaveWJR ... they on-air personality for a Battle announcer who referred to told me to," Launce said. "It was Creek radio station. But it's the Arnold Palmer at the "opium a bolt out of the blue. I literally 38 years that he spent at WJR in champ" and the weatherman had one day to say goodbye. I Detroit that drew Livonia Town who was reporting of the "cold didn't get to clean out my desk. Hall patrons to the St. Mary's mare's ass that came down from They broke into it and put my Cultural Center last month. the north." things in boxes that I picked up "Let's get it out of the way "I'd like to hear Jerry Hodak on the 10th floor of the parking first, you don't look anything say that," said Launce with a structure." like I though you would," said chuckle. While reluctant to leave, the Jimmy Launce, opening his talk Launce even found a blooper Farmington Hills resident with a series of quick jokes, from his days at WELL in Battle admits he likes his more relaxed ranging from the Jimmy Swag- Creek. One his features was his lifestyle, dabbling more in tennis gert and Jim Bakker starting a Eyewitness to the Weather, which he loves, and doing more new magazine called Repent- where he would open the close charity work. house to his signing a new long- the window to do a check of the Launce is an avid tournament term contract with GM when he conditions. tennis player in both singles and bought a car. "Instead of saying I'd be back doubles. He also does commer At times sharing the micro after taking a look out the win cials for radio and television, phone with his wife, Brigetta, dow, one morning I said, peek," voice-overs for cartoons and Launce entertained the audience said Launce, acknowledging the industrial films and, with with humorous on-air bloopers audiences laughter. "I see you Brigetta, has graced the run and jokes, along with the pain of figured out what I said." ways as a celebrity model. In STAT? PHOTO BT JIM JAGDFEU) losing J.P. McCarthy and his life He also touched on interviews fact, Brigetta now manages Time to chat: Tammie Newcomb (from left) of Livonia and her mother, Beverly Cole after he "reluctantly retired" with people not used to being on Jimmy Launce Productions. man of Brooklyn, Mich., nabbed Jimmy Launce for a chat after his Town Hall talk. from WJR in June 1996. radio, pointing out that those *"If you want the real answer, "Words can look harmless in instances can scare a broadcast come to me," Brigetta told the have been married for-28 years. husband waiting in the church more. black and white," Launce said. er to death. audience, who met Launce in "Brigetta helped raise my The next Livonia Town Hall "But when the human voice . "Mel Allen would offer the New York. Both models - he did three children, so I thank her He also laments the lack of will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, breathes life into them, anything sponsor's cigars to guests," some announcing at the auto very much publicly and private closure after McCarthy's death - Nov. 19, at St. Mary's Cultural can happen." Launce said. "One sports guest 'show - someone decided to put ly," Launce said. "When you're the Launces were' hosting an Center, 18100 Merriman Road, said, 'No thank you, those things them together as couple. They 25 and have three children and a Alaskan cruise and were unable Livonia. It will feature Judy to get back in time for the funer Knowles, a volunteer docent at al - and was noncommittal the Detroit Institute of Arts. Sin 'Home for Holidays' helps McDonald Housesabou t joining Bob Hines at his gle lecture tickets cost $15 each new WYUR radio station that and can be purchased at the door "will be everything WJR used to or by calling Joyce Silkworth at Local giftware stores and of charge. Built," a limited Edition lighted dlebelt Road, Livonia; Hudson's be." (313) 421-4326. Luncheon tickets Department 56 are offering cus Department 56 also is using Village piece, representing at Westland Center, Warren and When asked if Brigetta might are $12 and must be reserved tomers holiday inspiration dur the vent to introduce the Origi Ronald McDonald House. The Wayne roads, Westland, and join him, if he did, her response one week in advance by calling ing the third annual "Homes for nal Snow Village and Dicken's piece is not available for retail Betty's Hallmark, 25930 Middle- was "I don't know. I have an Emily Stankus at (313) 420- the Holidays" national decorat Village Series "Start a Tradition sale. belt, Farmington Hills. accent ... and it would cost a lot 0383. ing event through Sunday, Nov. Sets, all-in-one holiday scenes 9. for decorating or gift-giving, In addition retailers are donat Local Department 56 retailers The sets include two lighted ing $1 from the sale of each lim are helping their customers turn shops, accessories, trees and ited-edition Ronald McDonald 4 their houses into "homes for the snow. The suggested retail price House ornament to their local holidays" while raising money is $75 for each set during "Home house. The hand-painted ceram FREE Worship Mail Copy To: OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 FOR CHURCH PAGE COPY CHANGES PLEASE CALL FRIDAY. FOR INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL: MICHELLE ULFIG (313) 953-2160 Evangelical INDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE VOUTH CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH BAPTIST BIBLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia g Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor Presbyterian FELLOWSHIP 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor Church — Two locations to serve you — 17000 Farmington Road Sunday School 10:00 A.M. —*ilJiJ_j::^fT..jLJ LIVONIA CANTON iUvoola 422-1150 Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Dr. James IN. McQulre, Pastor 14175 Farmington Rd. 46001 Warren Road TRINITY Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. (N. of I-96) (West of Canton Center) Worship Services Wed. Family Hour 7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & Sunday Worship 9:30 am PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am (313)414-7422 CHDRCH 8:00, 9:15,10:45 A.M. NOVEMBER 9th 10101 W. 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Surxliv Morning »!Sj,m 11:00 6MT1E Family Sunday School 9:45 am z Nursery Provided 5403 S.Wayne Rd.« Wayne, MI HibteC'lassi Sundav Svhool.10.J0 o NEW HOPE Hugh McMartin, Lay Minister Traditional Service in • ' (Between Michigan A\c. fr Van Born Rd ) Pastor John W. Meyer • 474-0675 ••^ SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) rg 3 Service Broadcast BAPTIST (313)728-2180 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED U.OOA.M. 8:00 • 9:30 a.m. 1-96 S WUFLAM 1030 CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday School for All Ages Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Church 4 School 5885 Venoy Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Children, Youth & Adult Bible Study 7:00 -8:oo p.m. 1 Blk N. ol Ford Rd, Westland 425-0260 42690 Cherry Hill Road, Canton Divine Worship 8 & 11:00 A.M. 981-0286 Roger Aumann, Pastor CHURCHESOfv UNITED CHURCH sr Bible Class *SS 9:30¾.M. Worship 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. Monday Evening Service 7:30 P.M. THE NAZARENE OF CHRIST Gary D. HeadapoM. Admirhstratrve Pastor Bible Class &SS 9:20 A.M. ASSEMBLIES OF COD Kurt E Lambert, Assistant Pastor Preschool & Kindergarten Jefi Burke. Principal/DC E. PLYMOUTH CHURCH NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OF THE NAZARENE 9435 Henry Rufl at West Chicago «40» W. km Arbor Ro«S • (J11) 4M-1S2S Livonia 48150 «421-5406 Loneliness, GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR Sun B8LE STUDY & WORSHIP - 903 A.M S 11:15 AM Rev Dofvatd Lmtelman, Pastor sorrow, trial, Sunday School - 10:05 A.M. 9:15 Adult Class * First Baptist Church MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. 10:30 a.m. Worship NOt All difficulty, 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY FAMILY NIGHT • Wed. 7:00 P.M. 45000 N. Territorial 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 937-2424 Service and Youth Classes trouble, 532-2266 REDFORD TV/P. Rev. Lawrence Witlo Arthur C. Maonuson. Pasior Nursery Care AtattaVe Plymouth. 48170 Worship Service NEW HOR120NS FOH CHILDflEN: 455-3196 fearfulness, sin, WORSHIP WITH US •WELCOME- Same Location doubt, 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worning Worship 8:30 4 11:00 A.M. Same Friendly Pe •i'; t sii^i^ t^^t^tmiiam The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 *B7 Stars turnout for CHHCS Cabaret The ghosts and goblins ... Services, providing money Steve King of Livonia (at and even Elvis ... turned to cover the cost of unin left), accompanied by his out for the Community sured patients and their wife Ann King ~ took time Hospice Foundation's families and ensure their out from partying to per recent Cabaret dinner- ongoing needs are met. form with the Howards dance. In its fifth year, the Held at the Msgr. Alex Band. Fellow rock stars fall fundraiser benefits an Brunett Activity Center at Sonny and Cher - Don and endowment for Community St. Aidan's Catholic Betty Liptow of Canton Hospice and Home Care Church in Livonia. Elvis - (bottom photo at left) - won a weekend get-away at a local hotel for their very retro and realistic cos tumes. Cabaret chair Beth Lurtz of Plymouth, dressed as a witch, had the honor of recognizing the Gilded Pumpkin Circle members - Wayne County Commis sioner Thaddeus McCotter (from left), • Virginia Vree- land of Plymouth and immediate past president ofCHHCS Board of Direc tors Angie Urban of Livo nia and husband Joe - recognized for the gener ous contributions to CHHCS. Crafts from page B4 information, call Kathy at 722- nia. All items offered are hand Sunday, Nov. 16, at the center, GOOD SHEPHERD 7225. tion. 7433 or Jamie at 467-8085. made. For more information, call 1119 N. Newburgh Road, West- Crafters are needed for Good GRACE LUTHERAN LIVONIA ELKS LIVONIA SENIORS (3131466-2549. land. Admission will be by dona Shepherd Reformed Church's Exhibitors are wanted for Grace The Livonia Elks will have a The Livonia Senior Citizens FRIENDSHIP CENTER tion and lunch will be available. craft show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. Lutheran Church's annual art craft sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. annual arts and crafts sale and The Westland Senior Resources A limited number of spaces for 15 at the church, Wayne and and craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 15 at the Elks Hall, Plymouth show will be 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Department and Superior Arts crafters is still available. For Hunter roads, Westland. Round Nov. 15. Booth sizes are 6 by 9 Road east of Merriman Road, Friday, Nov. 14, at the Civic will host Santa's Express craft more information, call Doris at tables cost $20; long tables are feet and 8 by 10 feet. Call Tina Livonia. Tables rentals are $25. Park Senior Citizens Center, show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, (313)326-0146, Donna at (3131 $25. 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"Dreams and Deeper Aspects of ter. tijjtef^should be submitted in writ- include: "What We Believe located at 28660 Five Mile Road The event features aprons, coun Grief," at St. Matthew's United For more information about *€$no later than noon Friday for About the Divine Liturgy" by in Livonia, hosts yoga classes try store, candy booth, attic trea Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six the activities, call the Single flfcfif ext Thursday's issue. They Father Peters Nov. 6, "What We from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays sures, a men's boutique, books, Mile Road (east of Merriman Point Office at (313) 422-1854. - |J?&) be mailed to Sue Mason at Believe About Sin" by Father throughout November and adult and children's boutiques, Road), Livonia. The program is CHURCH WOMEN UNITED £. #$251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Peters Nov. 13, "What We December. The class, taught by tree and Christmas decorations, free. Free resources are avail Church Women United of Suh^ &8&50, or by fax at (313) 591- Believe About Icons" Nov. 20 by Linda Haught, is offered on a and wreaths. The coffee shop able and related books and may urban Detroit-West will cele- £ U&T9* For more information, call Jim King, "What We Believe love offering basis. For more opens at 9 a.m. with lunch be purchased at cost. For more brate World Community Day at- tif&3) 953-3131. About Scripture and Tradition" information, call the church at served from 11 a.m.-l p.m. and information, call the church at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at - ;1tfW PROGRAM Dec. 4 by King, and "What We (313)421-1760. dinner from 5-7 p.m. (313) 422-6038. Grand River Baptist Church, -- Believe About Heaven and Hell" $£$t- Mary's Antiochian Ortho- 'PILGRIM CHRISTMAS' NEW BEGINNINGS SINGLE POINT 34500 Six Mile Road, Livonia. ~ by Father Shalhoub Dec. 11. The The First Congregational New Beginnings, a grief sup Single Point Ministries of Ward The program will be "Gathering 0¾^ Church is ofYering a new church is located at 18100 Mer- \j9jilt education program that Church of Wayne presents 51 port group, continues with its Presbyterian Church will have Seed from a Medieval Mothe- :£ riman Road, Livonia. For more monthly speaker series at 7 p.m. root." Participants should brings J*^e0urages participants to come information, call (313) 422-0010. years of Christmas traditions "First Call" witn~Bonnie Keen 1¾¾ learn about orthodoxy from with "A Pilgrim Christmas," 9:30 Thursday, Nov. 6, when the Rev. and Marty McCall, as part of their love pillows. '* £3*8:30 p.m. Thursdays through YOGA CLASSES a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6- Chuck Sonquist discusses Showcase at8 p.m. Friday, Nov. PRO-LIFE TALKS ." 7, in Knox Hall of the church, St. Kenneth Catholic Church * 17000 Farmington Road, at Six will host the Rev. Richard ^ Mile Road, Livonia. A free will Hogan, associate director of * 1¾. Mary's Antiochian to break ground offering will be accepted and Priests For Life, for two talks on child care will be available. Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, The group also will meet at 8 Nov. 8. His visit is sponsored by^ 3¾ p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the the Gospel of Life Group. 'Z S^Members of St. Mary's Anti- Livonia Family YMCA, Stark On Nov. 7, there will be Mass aC oJchian Orthodox Church will Road north of Schoolcraft, for 7 p.m., followed by his talk, "Be£ J3£&ther on Sunday, Nov. 9, to Bring Your Own Sneakers. A ter Off Dead? The Debate Over - t$heak ground for a new church . family activity, the cost is $6 for Assisted Suicide," at 8 p.m. On » jyH£)n'hand for the ceremony will adults and $2 for children 14 Nov. 8, he will speak about' ^ Kp >, >&,;:,•, 16A{OF)(*9B) The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6,1997 IT'S SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE BURGLARS OUT. NOT LOCK THE ELDERLY IN. Many elderly people become withdrawn because for help is even greater. For every dollar you of their fear of crime, and end up victims of loneli donate, 90 cents goes directly to people in need. ness. In order to protect them from both, the United So your gift^not only helps the elderly, but thou Way supports 23 agencies like Adult Weil-Being sands of other people in southeast Michigan who Services-that help keep the elderly independent, rely on the United Way protected and productive. Locks can certainly make the elderlv feel Last year, you helped fund these agen saler, but having a purpose is what makes cies with $2.2 million. This year, the need them (eel secure. United Way Give Help. Give Hope. Give Now. MICS 11502-)097 THE (Dbsenw £j Eccentric NEWSPAPERS • <. ^rw-ivk/ rq f^ *. rrvfm-j^p [-, tlv ^V'PU O' tN» G' from page B8 church at (313) 965-5422. positive and practical informa mation, call (313) 455-6022. "The Christian Science Sen vides practical Biblical answers Calvary Baptist Church will tion about topics like housing tinel-Radio Edition" also can be in a fun and interesting setting. participate via satellite link in UP WITH PARENTS BIBLE STORIES the third annual Fasting and Parents looking for a fun night options, leisure activities, volun Plymouth Baptist church will heard at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on For more information, call the teer opportunities and more. For WAAM-AM 1600. The conversa church office at (313) 421-0472. Prayer Conference Wednesday, out are invited to "Up With Par conclude the drama series "Close Nov. 12-Friday, Nov. 14, at the ents," an exciting, fun-packed more information, call the Encounters of the Best Kind" at tional program discusses current COAT/SWEATER SALE church at (313) 427-2290. public topics as well as shares church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. evening of poking fun at parent 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Tried & True Lutheran Resale The goal of the gathering is to hood and learning some extraor PAUL AND NICOLE the church, 42021 Ann Arbor healing through prayer from Store will celebrate its first people all over the world. mobilize millions of God's people, dinarily helpful things about dis Beat-selling authors and Trail (1/2 mile, west of Haggerty), anniversary on Nov. 15 with to pray consistently for person-. cipline and self-esteem, 7-9 p.m. acclaimed actors Paul and Nicole Plymouth. This week's story is SINGLE PLACE everything in the store at half al, national and worldwide -v _; Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Michael Johnson will perform their origi "The Prodigal Son," re-enacts Single Place Adult Ministries priced. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. revival and the fulfillment of the-^ Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon nal drama during the 9:15 a.m. one of the Bible's most powerful of the First Presbyterian Church to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Great Commission. *-; Road, Canton. and 11 a.m. services Sunday, stories. Full nursery and of Northville will present "Dat Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, at Canton Community preschool care will be provided. ing in the '90s: The Challenge of Saturday. The store is at 5004 The meetings consist of 18 - -T^- The cost is $8 per person and hours ofconcentrated prayer -\ child care will be provided for Church, 42600 Ann Arbor Trail, For more information, call (313) Reinvesting" at 7 p.m. Sundays, Michigan Ave., Wayne. Plymouth. The couple's mission 453-5534. Nov. 9, 16 and 23, in the Youth It also is having a coat and time spread over three days — ",: children under age 10. To regis three hours on the opening * • ter or for more information, call is to have "people to leave our CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Room of the church, 200 E. Main sweater sale through Tuesday, performances challenged in the St., Northville. The cost is $24 in Nov. 25, All sweaters in all sizes evening, 12 hours on the follow-" the church at (313) 459-3333. The radio series, "What is This ing day and three hours to close realm of their relationships." Christian Science and Who Are advance and $27 at the door. For cost $1, coats are $l-$5.95. Dress t RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS more information, call (248) 349- on the final morning. "Retirement: Mapping Your "Often times we take our rela These Christian Scientists?" is coats, winter jackets, ski jackets, tionships for granted," Paul said. 0911. furs, leathers, children's, infants, The first evening is a time of Journey," a branch program being broadcast at 1:30 p.m. personal preparation and from the Aid Association for "We don't realize that there is a Sundays of WQBH-AM 1400. TEAMKID men's and women's sizes will be depth that we can achieve within available. includes slightly longer mes Lutherans, will be presented at The topic will be "Why would TeamKid, a unique club which sages. The remainder of the ;.*'" noon Sunday, Nov. 9, at Timothy our relationships, if we just • anyone be a Christian Scientist?' blends activity with interactive For more information, call begin to understand how to give (313) 728-9777. Proceeds go to meeting is broken up into * \ Lutheran Church, 8820 Wayne on Nov. 9, "How can you say learning, discipleship and Bible approximately 20-minute seg- -; \ Road, Livonia. of ourselves." sickness isn't real?" on Nov. 16, memory, meets 5:45-8 p.m. Sun the POBLO Lutheran Outreach. Their best-selling book, "Ran MAKE A DIFFERENCE ments. Specific topics for prayer The 60-minute educational pro "Where did Christian Science days at Merriman Road Baptist will be introduced by Christian gram will help participants dom Acts of Grace," was pub start?" on Nov. 23 and "Does Church, 2055 Merriman Road, Men Who Make a Difference, a lished by Moorings/Random small group of Christian men leaders in the first five minutes decide how they want to live in your church have missionaries?" Garden City. The program is for of each segment and the remain retirement. They will be given House in 1995. For more infor on Nov. 30. children in grades 1-6 and pro dedicated to the biblical princi ples of building a "Godly Man," der of that time will be devoted •',>• meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at to prayer. Merriman Road Baptist Church, Although fasting is encour 2055 Merriman Road, Garden aged, it is not required. For more City. The group is open to men of information, call the church at all denominations who wish to (313)455-0022. diligently seek the face of Jesus. Sears Outlet Store For more information, call (313) 421-0472. CLARIFICATION DRAMA OF SALVATION A story appearing in the Scott Thibodeau, a student at Thursday, Oct. 30, edition of The Furniture & Appliances Sacred Heart Seminary, will be Observer, Should have indicated doing a Millennium presenta that the Rev. Dennis Bux is tion', "Drama of Salvation," at 7 senior pastor at Holy Trinity p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at St. Lutheran Church which has Raphael Church, 31530 Beech- begun a search to fill the posi wood, Garden City. 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They're the guys who don't get a lot Franks (6-1, 235) and Adam Sulek (5-8, long, and he's been getting better and; Rocket JV undefeated 212). better," Gordon said. "He also kicks off of recognition, going virtually unno sound play up front on the offensive Westland John Glenn's junior varsi ticed in the trenches throughout the "Franks has been our most pleasant for us and he plays some defense." ty football {eam-went 9-0 this season, line. surprise on our team," Gordon said, At tight end, Gordon rotates three football season. All five offensive linemen were back recording two shutouts and allowing And while skill players like Reggie "But not that we didn't think he was players — sophomore Jake Tharp (6-2,. double-figure scoring in only four ups a year ago when Glenn finished 11- capable. He's been one of our most con 210), senior Sean Heard (5-10, 225) Spearmon, Eric Jones and Justin 1 and reached the state semifinals. games. Berent grabbed the headlines and spot sistent all year. and senior Jason Crofton (6-1, 195). John Glenn defeated Farmington "The two best teams we played to "And people who look at Sulek may "All three of them play defense and light most of the year, Westland John date — Walled Lake Central (27-21 Harrison, 20-19, in the Western Glenn wouldn't be going into the state think he's a little small, but he plays we try to spell them and share the Lakes Activities Association playoff defeat) and Walled Lake Western (20- with a lot of heart." playing time," Gordon said. "All three playoffs for the ninth time since 1985 14 defeat) — each presented different game. had it not been for the blocking of the Lining up at left tackle is senior are very unselfish and they all pull problems as far as what they do on Bobby MacKenzie (5-9, 223). hard for each other." Head coach was 1^1 Deluca with offensive line and the unselfish efforts defense," Gordon said. "But in both assistants Jim Paling, Brian Stephen of the tight ends. "Before the season started he was Heard has also filled in admirably at losses we were able to move the ball going to play one of three places — fullback for the injured Antonio Gib son and Steve Waller. Glenn (7-2 overall) plays Saturday well at times." Team members included Jeff against Redford Catholic Central (8-1) defensive tackle, guard or offensive son. He is also the Rockets' top tackier While junior Nick Hudson has taken tackle," Gordon said. "He settled in at at linebacker. Albrecht, Wilson Anderson, Matt in a rematch of last year's Class AA- over at quarterback for the injured Berent, Jon Buhro, Jason Curzytek, Region III playoff classic (won by tackle. We knew he was going to play, "He's just a tough kid who loves to Berent, the guy snapping the ball, 6- it was just of matter of finding him the play the game," Gordon said. "Jake Rajiv Dashairya, Josh Day, Joe Deck Glenn 15-14). foot, 228-pound senior Louis Krause, er, James Doherty, Richie Eisiminger, Game time is 1:30 p.m. at Pontiac's right spot. It hinged on the develop (Tharp) also plays linebacker as does has remained a constant throughout ment of other people. Heard. And although he's a sophomore, Dan Fedulchak, Gary Finkle, Antho Wisner Stadium. the season. ny Gibson, Jon Gibson, Dargut Halji- The Rockets have averaged 27.7 "You really have to admire his atti he's playing his best football of the mi, Mike Hiltunen, David Holloway, "I knew our guys had a lot of respect tude. He just wanted to play. Just a year. He's been solid all year." points per game this season and it has for him because he was elected one of Pacino Home, Josh Hudson, John n't happened by accident. tremendous team player." Crofton, who saw considerable action Hunger, Zachary Jackiw, Mike John our captains," Gordon said of Franks. The team's most talented offensive last year, is a receiving threat. And Glenn coach Chuck Gordon "He works hard, he plays hard and son, Michael King, Nicholas Lada, knows that doesn't happen without lineman is right tackle Noah Swartz, a Please see GLENN BLOCKERS, C2 Kevin Latimer, Derek Laurain, Dave gives you everything he's got." Lewandowski and Keith Luke. Also, Bill Marra, Chris McFarland, Todd McGraw, Dave Mijal, Jeff Lutheran Westland 52, Clarenceville 24 Mitchell, Kenneth Orr, Nick Paddock, Donovan Parkinson, Steve Perry, Roy on move Rickey Peters, Josh Philllips, Ryan Rattray, Tom Riney, Mike and Nick Rpgiero, Chad Sansom, Randy Sin- nott, Chad Smith, Daniel Smither- man, Bill Soto, Tyler Thomson, Mark Signs with Detroit Wacker, Jim Waller, Brandon Webb, Thaddeus Wilson plus Chris and David Wolfgang. BY RICHARD L. SHOOK indoors), it's great. It's a lot STAFF WRITER of fun. The intensity level is Travis Roy has been mov something I've never seen C'ville grldders 6-0 ing up his whole career as a before. It's great. I really like The Livonia Clarenceville Middle soccer player. No reason to it. School football team went 6-0 this believe he'll "In outdoor (soccer), you season, recording three shutouts. stop now. spend the whole game ... you The team was led by eighth-graders Roy, 23, might run 8-9 miles. And Tim Shaw, a running back who scored has come touch frTe-ball maybe a cou 14 touchdowns; fullback Jeff Globish, back to his ple of minutes, if you're who scored six times; wide receiver home area to lucky. Anthony Grundy, who scored four; play profes "Indoors, you're constantly wingback Billy Nesbitt, who had two; sional indoor touching the ball. There are and quarterback Josh Stockton, who soccer with five guys out there and had three TDs. the Detroit you're going full speed for A total of 15 seventh graders could Rockers. maybe I'I, 2 minutes at a return next season. It will keep Travis Roy time." The team was coached by Doug* the Livonia Now a Rocker Because the game is con Bargerstock and assisted by Todd Stevenson fined to a smaller area, Skinner. product's legs and lungs there's more back and forth sharp until the January try- action. Scoring is much high outs for a spot with a major er indoors than out. There Collegiate notes league soccer team, at which are more collisions and the time he hopes to advance his playing surface indoors is •Indiana University begins its hard and unforgiving. 1987-98 swim season Nov. 7 and one pro career to the highest of its team members is junior level in the United States. Roy has looked good in his This is Roy's first sampling two indoor games. He scored Jonathan Carlson (Livonia Churchill). two goals and added an i •Returning for a fourth varsity let of the indoor game. So far, he ter in swimming for Bowling Green is likes it. assist in Detroit's 6-2 home- Steve Reinke (Livonia, Redford "Outdoor coaches don't opener victory over Edmon Catholic Central)" encourage you to play ton. The Rockers, 2-0, play Sat He will swim the 100-meter butter indoors," Roy said. "Everyone says the wear and tear on urday against defending fly and 100 backstroke for the Fal National Professional Soccer cons. your body is really bad. "They say there's a high League champion Kansas • Shannon Swish (Livonia Lady- City. wood), a member of the Michigan percentage of injuries. That can be true, I don't know. I'm The Roy family is well State University women's club volley known in Livonia. The soccer ball team which finished ninth in the only two games into my first (indoor) season. coaches just wish there were country last year and is ranked pre more of them. season No. 1 in the National Intercol "I didn't play indoors last STAFP PHOTO BY TOM HAVUT In addition to the state legiate Recreational Sports Associa year. I went back and fin Trappers Alley: Lutheran Westland's Rebekah Hoffmeier (left) applies the ished up work on my degrees championships Travis won; tion, is accepting sponsorship dona the Spartans have won state tions for the 1997-98 season. defensive pressure on Livonia Clarenceville's Danielle Sledz during Tues (in political science and histo ry). titles with sister Brianna on Sponsorships are available for T- days Metro Conference encounter. See a summary of area girls basketball the Livonia Stevenson girls shirts ($100), tournaments ($250) and pon page C5. "Now that I have (played banners ($200). Just write to MSU Please see TRAVIS ROY, C4 Women's Club Vojleyball, C/O Shan non Swish, Club President, 616 E. Skers, East Lansing, Mi. 48824. Madonna reaches WHAC title game PREP SOCCER Big Ladbroke Saturday The biggest day of racing this fall is BY RICHARD L. SHOOK getting the ball upfield for that last 60 coming up Saturday at Ladbroke STAFF WRITER • MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER seconds. Siena Heights didn't get off a strong shot in that span. DRC when the Livonia track offers One of the hallmarks of a good team Rocks roll simulcast wagering of the 14th run is winning when you're supposed to. Sophomore forward Jerome Beeler Madonna played without starting ning of the Breeders' Cup, thorough was foiled on a shot after the Saints defender Eric Stoecklein, who broke his bred racing's championship day, from Madonna University's men's soccer team did that Wednesday, defeating failed to clear but Emert, a senior, leg in the last game, and junior Scott into finals Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif, Siena Heights, 2-1, in the semifinals of drilled home a straight-ahead right- Emert, who was serving a red card sus (via satellite). the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Confer footer from inside the box to make it 1- pension. Admission gates will open at 10 Plymouth Salem will be gun ence playoffs. 0. Sweeper Ryan Mollien suffered an ning for its second state Class A a.m. Live racing begins at 1:15 p.m. ankle sprain in the first half and rein- and the first of the seven Breeders' Top^seeded Madonna will host the On the second goal, Misajlovich beat boys soccer championship after winner of the game between Corner his man and got a clear chance deflect jured it early in the second, forcing him whipping Portage Northern, 8-1, Cup races rom Hollywood Park goes to miss the remainder of the contest. postward at 1:55 p.m. stone College and Tri-State (Ind.) for ed. However he got a second opportuni in the semifinal played Wednes The top throughbreds in North the playoff championship at 2 p.m. Sat ty right away and knocked it home. Madonna (13-4) had beaten Siena day night at Jackson's Mehall America and Europe will compete for urday at Whitman Center in Livonia. Saints sophomore Jeff Teltow got Heights (10-9-1) by a 6-1 margin the Field. $11 million in purses in the seven "We had three guys out," Coach Pete behind the Crusader defense as goalie first time they played and 2-1 in their The Rocks, who beat Portage Breeder^' Cup races. The richest Alexander of Madonna said. "We're David Hart was caught upfield too far second meeting. Northern for the 1995 state title, event is the $4 million Breeders' Cup still struggling. But we did what we trying to keep the Saints from chipping The Saints packed their defense in improved to 19-0-3 with the victo- Classic. • had to do." the ball over everybody's head. for the second meeting and tried throw ry- In addition to offering simulcast That's a tribute to Alexander and his Teltow got around Hart and put a ing long balls over the top. That's why They will meet Troy Athens for wagering on the Breeders' Cup, Lad players, too, because the Crusaders shot on goal that was somehow turned Alexander had Hart come way up at the coveted crown at 1:30 p.m. broke will be conducting drawings for defeated the Saints twico during the aside by a Madonna defender. Fresh times, to stop that strategy in its Saturday at Bloomfield Hilj$ $2,000 in betting vouchers and offer conference season. man Ryan Lucia met the rebound and tracks. Andover. r ing $1 hot-dogs all day long. Madonna dominated play again this kicked it home. It worked, too, as Madonna played Mr. Soccer candidate Brett Wagering will be offered on a total time although Siena Heights sent some The clock was inadvertently allowed much of the game in the Siena Heights Konley led the victorious Rock6 of 26 tracks from around country on shivers through the Crusaders when it to run down to seven seconds after the end of the field. Tlve Crusaders had the with three goals and one Assist. with Breeders' Cup races. scored with 16 seconds to play. goal and the referee ordered a full best of the loose ball battle and also Andy Power contributed a pair The first approximately 260 simul "Giving up that late goal was disap minute be put back on. had the edge at midficld. of goals, while Giuseppe Ianni, cast races begins at Florida's Calder pointing," Alexander said. That could have led to a delicate situ It wasn't much of a home field Aaron Rypkowski and Dan Wiele- Race Course at 10:30 a.m., while the Both Madonna goals came in the first ation had Siena Heights tied the score advantage for Madonna. The game was chowski each added one. last races of the evening comes from half, by Christian Emert with 34:30 with more time showing on the clock played at Schoolcraft College because Ianni'a goal launched Salem to California's Cal-Expo at approximate showjng on the clock and by freshman than when it recorded its first goal. the Crusaders' home field, at Ladywood a 6-1 halftime lead against ly 1 a.m. Jim Misajlovich (Livonia Stevenson) It didn't happen, though, because the high school, isn't wide enough for tour Huskies. with 19:30 left. Madonna defenders did a good job of nament play. u \. tot ^ tfltafefa :•'. I C2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 Warriors win finale O'Mearawins CC prepares for Glenn {Lutheran High Westland foot ter. grid pick; race? Slankster and 6-4, 210-pound ball coach Gary Kamin finished BY STEVE KOWALSKI junior Nick Brzezinski, are Chris Sz'arek went three-for- The winner end still champion STAFF WRITER • PREP FOOTBALL his first season with a winning three on extra points. ir> the annual football predictions threats to catch and block. record Saturday as the Warriors Lutheran Westland had 314 contest Js Fafmirtgton Observer Parents of the Redford Slankster leads the Shamrocks efcded their regular season with total yards to Northwest's 48. Sports Editor Dan O'Meara. Catholic Central football players damental line." with 19 catches for 378 yards aJ29-7 Metro Conference win Archer led the Warriors' He prevailed in the friendly didn't throw a party when they Spearmon has speed to get and seven touchdowns. o^er host Rochester Hills competition with Llvonia-West- learned the Shamrocks clinched Brzezinski has 11 tackles fbr defense with five tackles, while land Sports-Editor Brad Emons for outside and Gibson, injured part Lutheran Northwest. Bob Fox added four. a Class AA playoff berth in the of the season, gives the Rockets 152 yards and two scores, while the second straight yea; and eighth week of the regular sea !"The game kind of epitomized The Crusaders completed just eighth time in 11 seasons;. '. .* tough yards inside at fullback. the top outside threat is senior tb> entire season," said Kamin, two of 17 passes for 26 yards. The Farmington scribe, went. son. The Rockets' offensive line is led wide receiver Joe Jonna with 18 whose team finished 5-4 overall (Dustin Campbell picked off a 12-2 on the final weekend of the They just planned another by 6-5, 288-pound senior tackle catches for 263 yards and two and 4-4 in the Metro. "We start pass.) season to finished with an overall Unity Night, which takes more Noah Swart z. touchdowns. . record of 105^26.. Emonswent for • REDFORD CC 31, AQUINAS 2: preparation than most parties. "We're concerned about their CC's 6-1, 225-pound senior ed slowly, then as the game pro broke in a last-chance, effort, Redford. Catholic Central put the finishing Every year since the late gressed we suddenly decided to going 8-6 and ending up.98-33. speed," Mach said. "They have fullback Chris Dueweke is the touches on its regular season with a corr In the first grid-picks column in 1980s, the night before a game good balance, hard, tough run team's top ground gainer with Play. vinctng over Southgate Aquinas in Sun September, Emons wrote he has been declared Unity Night, a ners who can break tackles. 763 yards and 11 touchdowns in .{"We took control in the third day's Prep 8owl at the Pontiac Silverdome. hoped a coaching change at, time when the varsity team quarter, but up.until that point, The win gave the Shamrocks an 81 They're very similar to the teams 171 attempts. The tailback, 6-1, Notre Game would also mean a gathers for dinner and cama it'was touch and go. record entering Saturday's Class AA we play." 190-pound senior Josh Christen- change in fortunes for the "Lucky raderie at the home of one of the Unlike past CC teams that son, has 490 yards and five ["All-in-all, there were a lot of regional semifinal playoff game against Irishman.* lejssons learned this season on Westland John Glenn. CC seniors. won three Class AA champi touchdowns in 109 carries. As it turned out, O'Meara did Most would, agree: feeding 60 bbth sides." CC ted 17-0 after one quarter and 24-0 n't do a Bob Davie, and he won't onships in the 1990s, the Sham The offensive line is led by 1 Northwest, which finished 1-8 at halftime. The lead grew to 310 after do a Lou Hoitz. He promises to footbalr players is equal to a rocks rely more on lateral quick seniors Chuck Spolsky (5-11, three quarters before Aquinas recorded its return next year and have another wedding party of 200. It's a big ness than size across the offen 215), Mike Davidson (6-0, 215) ahd 0-8, tied the game in the sec only points on a two-point safety when Don ond quarter by blocking a War go at defending his title. job to host, but parents probably sive and defensive fronts. and Ben Herman (6-0, 240) and Williams tackled a CC running back in the got in line this time, knowing it rior punt and falling on it in the end zone. Nose guard John Abshire, a 6- juniors Brian Parent (5-11, 2251 meant another week of play. end zone. The Shamrocks' first touchdown came ter. Joe Jonna's 31-yard catch, wrestling foot-1, 190-pound junior, leads and Bro$c Naysmith (6-0, 220).. '•Lutheran Westland senior after junior linebacker Casey Rogowski the ball away from an Aquinas defender, The next one is Friday night, the Shamrocks with six sacks. Herman missed last week with running back Jake Hatten, who intercepted an Aquinas pass and returned was the key play on the drive which gave less than 24 hours before the Mike Carroll, a 6-1, 215-pound an.ankle injury and was ably the ball to the Raiders' 38 yard line. the Shamrocks a 24-0 halftime lead. Shamrocks host Westland John senior defensive end, has 5 1/2 le^d all rushers with 153 yards in Another interception, this one by Bryan replaced by sophomore Mike 24 carries, opened the scoring CC's senior quarterback Adam Tubaro Glenn in a Class AA regional saoks, while pressure also comes Morris (6-1, 230). capitalized on the turnover, completing a #Cox, led the Shamrocks to their final semifinal playoff game at.Ponti- with a 3-yard touchdown run in score, a sixyard pass from Tubaro to tight from the other end in 6-3, 185- 26-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end ac's Wisner Stadium. the first quarter. Nick Brzezinski with 9:40 left in tne first end Don Slankster on the last play of the pound junior Brian Beardsley. Shamrock playoff notes i The Warriors broke the tie and quarter. third quarter. CC is 8-1 overall and seeded Sgroi leads the Shamrocks • Undefeated Troy and Detroit tQok a 15-7 lead at intermission Adam Rock's first of four extra points The six-play drive started at Aquinas' second in Region III. Glenn is 7- with 70 tackles and .the other Redford (7-2) are the other teams in orTGordie Engel's 10-yard TD made the score 7-0. 45. 2, seeded third. Kickoff is 1:30 inside linebacker, 6-3, 215-pound Region III, and they'll also meet at A 36-yard field goal by Aaron Rock fol The Shamrocks finished with 355 total p.m. junior Casey Rogowski, has 59 pa„ss to Charlie Hoeft. (Scott yards. 250 on the ground. Christensen led 1:30 p.m. Saturday. History shows lowing a long CC drive that stalled at the "Having 60 players in a house stops. ^rcher, who contributed 127 Raiders' 19 gave the Shamrocks a 10-0 the Shamrocks with 73 yards rushing in 10 whoever wins this region has a good ygfcts in 21 carries, ran for the attempts. Tubaro completed eight of 16 is a pretty scary thought, but Defensive back Dave Lusky, a shot at the state title in Class AA. lead with 5:00 left in the first quarter. they're so polite," said Kathy twp-j)ointer.) The Shamrocks built the lead to 17-0 passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns. 6-2, 195-pound junior, leads with CC has won the crown three rife"the third quarter, Archer when Rogowski rambled 48 yards for Aquinas was held to 77 total yards, 45 Sgroi, mother of CC senior five interceptions. times, lost another time in the finals, hjiui "k 6-yard TD run and Hatten another CC touchdown. passing and 32 rushing. linebacker Joe Sgroi and party Carroll, who used to go by the and Dearborn Fordson and Troy capped the scoring with a 12- Senior tailback Josh Chrtstensen capped Rogowski led the Shamrocks with seven host once this year. "You would nickname Crazy Legs, doesn't tackles and monster back Justin Cessante have won one title apiece. y$&.TD dash in the fourth quar a seven play. 72-yard drive with a three- n't believe there were 60 in the look like a defensive lineman off Glenn lost in the '93 final to Ford- yard run with 6:49 left in the second quar- added six. house. I've had adults over that the field. son. made bigger messes." "He looks like he just came in •The Shamrocks have outscored Cleaning up on Glenn is a big from surfing (on the ocean, not their nine opponents, 248-89, with Glenn blockersfrom pageCl ger task, but the Shamrocks are the Internet),*' Mach said. one shutout. eager for a rematch of last year's "Abshire plays with wreckless "We've had no 'big' names, but *"Jason can catch the ball and who have a good knack of finding anything crazy to weaken them thrilling regional semifinal won abandon." ^. great kids who play great high he also plays defensive end for the football," the Glenn coach selves." by the Rockets, 15-14. The Shamrocks' offense has school football," Mach said. "I really ujs," Gordon said. said. They're tough and physical Offensively, CC may pose Glenn's senior all-state quar had a different look with more love coaching this team. They're get and extremely well-coached. some different challenges from a terback candidate Justin Berent, passing under the direction of ting better at the right time and I QC scouting report They have now weakness. year ago when the two teams who engineered the winning quarterback Adam Tubaro, a 6- haven't had a bit of trouble with drive in the final minutes ?The Rockets' offense will "Their defense is similar to met in the first round. , 2, 198-pound senior. them." undoubtedly face their toughest last year. Their scheme is sound. "Their quarterback (Adam) against CC, is out for the year Tubaro, who missed a game with a knee injury. • With the kind of winning per defensive opponent of the year in They won't gamble and take a lot Tubaro is very impressive," Gor with a shoulder injury, has com centage the Shamrocks have That changes the Rockets' Catholic Central. of chances. They'll have good don said. "He has a strong arm pleted 60 of 120 passes for 902 through the years, revenge isn't offensive game plan, but CC '•"Defensively you know they packages and all the gaps will be and moves well. yards, 10 touchdowns and one always one of their motives. Will have good size with guys accounted for. They won't do "And (Chris) Dueweke is a typ coach Tom Mach believes new interception. It usually takes CC quarterback Nick Hudson and But several.who played in la6t ical CC fullback. He's powerful quarterbacks three years to year's one-point loss to Glenn will and runs hard. running backs Reggie Spearmon accumulate that much. and Antonio Gibson present have that on their minds. "And their tight end, (Nick) Mach probably feels like he "It's what everyone on the team Brzezinski at 6-4, is a big target problems. can't look Bo Schembechler in "It changes, obviously, some of has wanted since last year," Sgroi with excellent speed and hands. the face anymore. said. "Now we get our chance. They "In the past, if you stopped the their thinking," Mach said. "But "I still consider myself a run that might make it more confus look real solid. I can't say we're not run, you have a chance, but this ning coach who passes," said upset we're not playing against year they're more diversified and ing for us because we don't know Mach, almost defending his play what they're thinking. Glenn is Berent. But with or without him I that's a major concern for us." calling. think we can contain their offSnie See related story above. well-coached, very sound, with The Shamrocks' two tight real good backs and a good fun- and control the ball. We'll see Satur BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING ends, 6-4, 225-pound Don day." • : Licensed Master Plumber Ceramic Tile The End Installed Quality Materials Is Near! 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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 (LW)C3 STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS SPORTS SHORTS THE WEEK AHEAD • v • ^ PftEP FOOTBALL Sunday, Nov. 9 ' y Modano going to Olympics Satuntey, Nov. • Midwest final at S'craft, 11:30 a.m. Westland native Mike (C4— A*Hton m HO0to*0 WOMEN'S COLUM SOCCf* Modano, who ranks second in Edsel Ford M Harrison, t pm fflOTJi H*™« * End of an era: Spartan the National Hockey League (CUM AA«HSM III MStfflnsI) (MJCAA WfMct O CfcanajUmMai ; ' in scoring as a member of the John GJenn vs. Rodford CC, at Scsootofsft CoaMnunrty CoNejf*) Dallas Stars, was selected « Pontile WHner StWIum, i:30 p.m. Iowa Central vs. Lewis & Clark, 2 pm ' ' Monday to play for Team USA Schoolcraft vs. N. Oklahoma. 4 p.m. • •' in the XVILL Olympic Winter OmLSBASKfTBALL Games, Feb. 7-13 in Nagano, Ttamasv, Nov. 6 Saturday, Nov. .S girls garner 3rd place Japan. _ Clarencevilto et Liggett. 6:30 p.m. NJCAA District G Semifinals at Schoolcraft CC. 2 4 4 p.m. ^- The 27-year-old Modano is ' Luth. North at Lutri. W'sW, 6:30 p.m. one of 15 members from last Huron VeUey * Oak. Christian, 7 p.m. Swttfav.Nov.S A great run has come to an dous improvement this year competition. Farmington at W.L. Western, 7 p.m. NJCAA District G Championship ^ end for the seniors on Livonia year's U.S. squad which cap from last. She was our best per Freshman Alyson Flohr of Ply tured the World Cup of Hock John Glenn et Franklin, 7 p.m. at Schooler aft CC. 2 p.m. Stevenson's girls cross country former that day by far." mouth Salem was 64th in ey. Monroe at Garden City, 7 p.m. MEN'S C0U60C BASKETBALL team. Placing 30th among the com 20:39.70 with Farmington senior YosllanU at Thurston, 7 pjn. Friday, Nov. 7 The senior Spartans capped peting team participants, and Kate Adams one place behind Glenn needs swim coach Lincoln Park at Redford Union, 7 p.m. Madonna at St. Francis {lnd.)r TBA. their memorable careers Satur 40th overall was Kelly with a time of 20:40.60. Woodhaven at Wayne, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 day with a third-place finish in McNeilance, who ran 20:22.20. Livonia Churchill sophomore Westland John Glenn needs CHSL East-West semifinals Madonna at St. Francis (Ind.), T8A, the Class A segment of the Kelly Travis was close behind Renee Kashawlic placed 86th at a varsity boys swim coach for at Ladywood, 6 & 7:30 pjn. WOMEN'S COLLEOE BASKETBALL Michigan High School Athletic the upcoming season. (Wattem Lakes playoff*) Friday Sunday, Nov. 7-» with a time of 20:24.70. She 20:52.40 and Salem's Evelyn For more information, call Association cross country cham missed out making the All-State Rahhal ended her prep career Stevenson at Farm. Harrison, 7 p.m. Schooicraft at Big 8 Classic athletic director Gerald N. Farmington at NorthvilSe, 7 p.m. in Durham, Ontario, TBA. pionships at Michigan Interna team for what would have been a * with a 21:09.30 clocking, good for Szukaitis at (313) 595-2352. tional Speedway in Brooklyn. fourth straight season. 117th. Friday, Nov. 7 WOMEN'S COLUEOf VOLLEYBALL Livonia Stevenson totaled 169 "It was not her best race," Huron Valley et Aquinas. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 Ashley Fillion, a junior from Frost runner takes first Cornerstone, Hillsdale points to finish behind Ann Holmberg said. "The field was Churchill, was 129th in 21:14.90 PCA at Oakland Christian. 7:30 p.m. Arbor Pioneer (68) and Rockford Sarah Westrick, a seventh- (W*stem Lake* ptayofh) et Madonna, noon & 3 p.m. muddy and that may have affect and senior Ellen Adams of Farm W.L Central at Ply. Salem, 7 p.m. ONTARIO HOCKEYLEAGUE (114). ed her. She's a power runner and ington was 140th with a time of grade student at Frost Middle School in Livonia, recently BOYS SOCCER * FiMay, Nov. 7 "What they've accomplished in she was slipping a lot." 21:20.20. Sophomore Alison Fil won the girls 17-and-under SsUrtty, Nov. 8 Ply. Whalers et Kitchener, 7:30 p.m. four years — fourth, second, sec Portage Northern's Sharon lion of Churchill finished 145th division at the Trish Donnelly Class A final a. Andover, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov.« ond and third in the state — VanTuyl, who was state champi with a time of 21:22.40. Memorial Fund cross country Mat COLLCOC SOCCER Pry. Whalers vs. Samia there's not another program on the last three years, finished race Nov. 2 at Canton High Saturday, Nov. • at Compuware Arena, 7:30 pm around that can duplicate that," 54th this year — perhaps for the Class C girls meet School. (NOAAWBdwet CtampioniMpa Sunday, Nov.* Stevenson coach Paul Holmberg same reason. The top finisher Saturday for Westrick covered the 1,600- n scnooicfan cocamuony cosset) Whalers at Sauft Ste, Marie, 7 p.m. said. "Danielle Harris, our third ^ the Lutheran Westland was metef course in 9 minutes, 15 Iowa Central vs. Springfield, 9 ajn. "We've had different champi senior, ran one of her better sophomore Jessica Montgomery seconds. . Flathead Valley vs. S'craft, U a.m. TBA—time to be announced. ons (in Class A) in each of the races of the year," Holmberg said (73rd,. 129th), who turned in a last three years," Holmberg said. of Harris's 20:44.20. Junior Kim 22:34.50. "Pioneer won it this year — and McNeilance ran a 20:44.40 to Next for the Warriors was wasn't even at the stato meet finish one spot behind Harris, Deborah Unger (100th, 171st) at last year. who was 51st in the team compe 23:25.40, freshman Mary Eben- To be in the hunt in each of tition and 7<3rd individually. dick (103rd, 175th) at 23:32.20, tlr the last four years is an accom Junior Christy Tzilos was and junior Jennifer ^Latimer plishment. I'm proud of what 109th overall .at 21:03.80 while (113th, 187th), who clocked' those graduating seniors have the Spartans' Lesie Knapp, a 23:59.30. accomplished. And I'm sure they sophomore, timed 21:31.70 to Sarah Voigt placed 195th are, too." finish 166th. among individuals for the War Sophomore Andrea Parker was ' "With four of our runners com riors with a time of 24:16.10, Stevenson's best finisher, with a ing back, and some top JVs," while freshman Holly Foreman WHITE SPOKES CHROME MODS third among the team competi Holmberg said, "hopefully we'll was 205th in 24:42.60. tors and the sixth best time, be back in the hunt again next Lutheran Westland was 21st S 19:32.70, among individuals. year." out of 22 teams with 479 points. "Parker was All-State with her Several other Observerland Kalamazoo Hackett won the 35 finish," Holberg said. "As a runners did well in the individu title with 118, edging Benzie VA? 14X6 ^^14Xl>^ sophomore, she made tremen al portion of the Class A girls Central by six. 15X7 24.00 15x7 36.00 15X8.... 25.00 15x8 37.00 ^^^iejffjjjjjjjgjjj-j^OL CHROME DIRECTIONALS ) PRIMAX s35 «. 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ALL SEASON RADIALS TRAILFINDERS a &15£WHITESP0KES 15X7 CHROME MODS in Class A championship FC Plymouth Salem scored 260 10th individually. • " Junior John Burt (17:15.40) - points-attd-w as—just—a- -fe w —MatFAndersori oTlKeHocks ~of~Ln places from finishing in the top was 93rd among team competi among individual runners «420 five in Saturday's state Class A tors and 162nd overall with a while Jon Berman (17:16.30) of tf* 4}30X9.50R.15 4] P185/70R-14 cross country meet held at the time of 17:58.20. Adam Bar North Farmington crossed the Michigan Internationa! Speed bara placed 144th and 235th, finish line 53rd. COMANCHESa PERFORMANCE RADIALS way in Brooklyn. respectively, with an 18:41.40. f5X8 CHROME DIRECTIONALS a 14X6 PRIMAX 362¾ White Lake Lakeland took David Rowe timed 18:43.90 Class C boys meet the team title with 62 points, and Bobby Cushman 19:08.60 Lutheran High School West- while Rockford was runner-up to place 240th and 258th, land made a strong showing F with 84. respectively, in the individual Saturday, taking 14th on the The Rocks wound up eighth. race. boys side. Royal Oak Kimball regional CC's top finisher was Matt Chris Latimer (21st team, '420 Shannon (19th, 32nd) with a 41*570 champion Redford Catholic 31st individual) was the top Central scored 291 points to 16:56.50. Junior Jim Curtiss 4)P185/60R-14 4) 31X10.50R-15 (31st, 54th) ran in 17:17.10; placer for the Warriors. His . TRAILFINDERS ai5X8 place 11th. time was 17:40.70. 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RISAK at a neutral site (the Crusaders Holowicki has regained his (Fort Wayne, Ind., Leo); 6-4 for SPORTS EDITOR play at five tournaments). equilibrium since Maryanski's ward Andres Lopez (Plymouth • HOOP PREVIEW Two games, two more Sound tough? Hang on — it injury. Now he has-to convince Salem); 5-11 guard Mark Hayes The first season in a league- — wins, and four njore points gets worse. his team they can still succeed, (Birmingham Seaholm); and 6-3 so how many things can go 7 forward, won't be around. for the Plymouth Whalers;' Madonna will appear at home although they face a steep, swingman Brad Wilde (Western against you? Magro, who hails from Australia, as they continue their twice before Christmas and five uphill struggle: John Glenn). If you were associated with decided not to return. climb toward the top of the times before February. So if you •With no returning starters Madonna University's men's bas The few experienced players Ontario Hockey League's - want to see the Crusaders in That left Maryanski, an all- and only three players with ketball team, the answer would region player in 1996-97 who has Holowicki will call upon are Rus West Division standings. be very simple, very obvious: action, plan ahead. appreciable collegiate playing saw, a 6-5 sophomore forward- Now: What about that new been developing steadily since time; The Whalers clobbered., Don't ask. his freshman year. With his center who averaged 7.8 points conference? •On a team that has never the Erie Otters >3Satu*; Bernie Holowicki has been other top two rebounders gone, a and 7.3 rebounds in 12 games; day and then tedged the To sum up briefly, it's a killer. reached the .500 level. coaching basketball for the lot was expected of Maryanski. John-Mark Branch, a 6-1 sopho Windsor Spitfires 5-4 Sun Spring Arbor College is ranked •With only eight of 29 games majority of his life, a good deal of more guard who averaged 7.8 day. Both games were' second in the NAIA; Siena Then . . . at home; it at Redford Catholic Central points and two assists per game; played at Plymouth's Com- Heights is No. 4 in the country. "All he did was make a cut," •In one of the toughest NAIA ' HS. But he's never faced any u Jason Maschke (Livonia puware Arena. Then there's Tri-State (Ind.) and explained Holowicki. No one conferences in the country; thing like this. Franklin), a 6-4 senior swing- The two wins pushed the Aquinas and Cornerstone and was near him." •With a team whose tallest man; and Chad Putnam (Redford Whalers' record to :9-5-1,: Where do you begin? The Concordia. Maryanski suffered a knee player (discounting Maryanski) Thurston), a 6-5 sophomore for giving them19 points. Sar- schedule? "It's a tough league," said injury last Wednesday (Oct. 29) is 6-5. ward. nia (9-5-3) leads the divi-. The Fighting Crusaders' men's Holowicki. "1 like it, though. I that could sideline him for the So what do the Crusaders have "I can't complain about their sion with 21 points; Erie basketball program begins its just wish we we had a more vet season. The extent of the injury working for them? If they can work ethic," said Holowicki. (10-7) U next with 20, How fifth year Friday at the St. Fran-: eran team, with a few more big may not be determined for manage to keep a positive atti ever, both have played two cis College (Fort Wayne, IndJ guys." another week. tude in the face of such adversi But he knows what lies ahead more games than. Ply-^ Tournament; this is Holowicki's "I thought we were going to ty, they'll be making great in his first year in the WHAC. "I There's a good reason for mouth. third year at the helm. Holowicki's wishes. Three of have a great front line," said strides. guess they're licking their chops, In the win over Windsor Last year was the Crusaders' Madonna's biggest players from Holowicki, "with Maryanski, eh? Well, that's OK. Freshmen o watch: 6-3 red- (3-.14) Sunday, tfce Whalers best. They posted a 9-20 record. a year ago are gone, only one (Narvin) Russaw and Magro. "We're going to war with pis shirt guard Erick Giovannini built a ..6.-1 lead after two This year they enter the (Brandon Slone, from Plymouth Now, only Russaw is back. tols instead of cannon. But what (from Livonia Stevenson); 6-1 periods, thanks to twor Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Con Salem) to graduation. "I almost threw the towel in can you do? It got discouraging guard Matt Martinez (Redford goals from;Andrew Taylor,.; ference with a 29-game schedule when Mike went down. That's a for a while, but we'll keep our Kristian Magro (17,8 points, CO; 6-0 guard Nick Hurley (Ply a goal and two assists from (12 in the league). Madonna will crushing blow. heads up." 7.8 rebounds per game), a 6-5 mouth Canton); 5-8 guard Mark David Legwand, and a goal host a total of eight games. Of forward, and Mike Maryanski "We were picked to finish last Mitchell (Walled Lake Western); And hopefully, something good from Randy Fitzgerald. those remaining, 5-to-7 could be (14.8 points, 6.34 rebounds), a 6- (in the WHAC) with him." 5-8 guard Cameron Newbauer will happen. Soon. Yuri Babenko added three assists. Matt Euch scored twice for the Spitfires. Goalie Robert Esche Huge 2nd-half bolsters Lady Warriors turned away 27 Windsor shots in picking up the win The question Coach Ron Gentz posed to tributing 11. Ladywood is now 7-11. Wayne went for the win in the final sec — he's ?-3rl with a 3.16 his Lutheran High School Westland girls GIRLS BASKETBALL Ebony Vencent led Royal Oak Shrine. 11-8. onds but Allen Park pushed its defense out goals-against average — basketball players at halftime was, with 11. and covered the three-point possibility. The for Plymouth. "How's our intensity?" Zebras went inside but its shot for the tying In Saturday's victory Melissa Berry and Michelle Berry each •ALLEN PARK 56, WAYNE 54: The host The answer they provided was a 20-0 basket was off. over Erie, Babenko drove scored six points for Clarenceville, 4-14 Jaguars only led once, but they'll be ahead run to start the second half. forevermore in the record book. •OAK. CHRISTIAN 61. HURON VALLEY 23: home two goals and assist- _. 4 overall and 2-11 in the Metro Conference. ed on two others to lead the Lutheran Westland went on to post a Tiffany Fisher's only two points of the game State-ranked Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, Danielle Sledz added five points. assault. Eric Gooldy also 52-24 Metro Conference victory Tuesday Tuesday night came with 18 seconds to play rated No. 1 in Class D. showed Huron Valley Lutheran Westland is now 10-7 overall, had two goals, with Leg night over Livonia Clarenceville. 10-4 in the Metro. The extra playing time and gave Allen Park its only" lead of the why it has lost just one game this season. game. The Jaguars are now 13-3 overall and wand adding a goal and The visiting Trojans from Livonia-edged helped the Warriors get 10 of their 12 The host team ran its record to 17-1 overall 8-3 in the Michigan Mega Conference's Red two assists. ; ; out to a 10-7 start and the game was tied players on the scoreboard. and 9-0 in the league while the Hawks at 15 at the half as the Warriors played Division. Julian Smith, Taylor and Guard Cheryl Polkinghorne scored 12 dropped to 6-12 overall. 2-8 in league play. Joel Trottier contributed the first quarter with three starters sit The Zebras dropped to 3-13 overall. 2-9 in points while Anna Schwecke had nine goals, and Jesse Boulerjce, ting on the bench because they were late plus 10 rebounds. Jenny Schulz scored the Mega Red. Highly regarded Oakland Christian got 17 to practice Monday. points from Andrea Jones while Westland Shaun Fisher and Harold eight and Hana Hughes seven for Luther Allen Park's poise enabled it to overcome Druken chipped in with Two of the three didn't get in the game an Westland, Wayne Memorial down the stretch. Huron Valley Lutheran got six points from both Jessie Cherundolo and Liz Lannmg. two assists each. Esche had until the second half. In other action: Natalie Garrison led the Zebras with 15 24 saves in goal. "We were a little sluggish at the begin •LAOYWOOD 71, SHRINE 41: An 18-2 first points, Tonya'Crawford had 14 and Erica Oakland Christian held Huron Vail ay" score Brett Gibson had two ning," Gentz said. "So I asked them at quarter put the game out of reach. Davis 13. less in the first period Tuesday nighf'while goals and an assist for halftime, 'How's our intensity?' Kelly Jeffery and Jenny Lachapelle each Jessica Guerrard scored 18 points for the running up 21 points itself. The Hawks won Erie. His team's answer settled the game. scored 12 points with Sarah Poglits con Jaguars. the second quarter, 10-4. We've all seen advertising thai talks about the nega tive aspects of HIV. This time, let's talk about something positive for a change. The gocxl news is there finally is good news. People with AIDS are getting better and living longer. Improved drug treatments, increased prevention programs, early detection and better attitudes can all be attributed to the new trend. _». But as vou might imagine, this trend is better news for some people than lor others. Many either cannot afford these new drug therapies or are not responding to them. 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OEMS' BINGO Nov. 20, food will be dis Registration is ongoing Wish you were here The 13th Congressional EVENTS tributed at Palmer, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. District Democratic Party PYGMALION Stieber, Merriman and Call (313) 595-2660 for sponsors bingo games at The Wayne Memorial The Wildwood roads which is information. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, in the atrical Guild will be pre known as Norwayne and CHURCH PRESCHOOL M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan senting George Bernard Oak Village. For all other The Westland Free Ave., next to Farmer Jack, Shaw's "Pygmalion," a residents excluding Methodist Preschool has in Wayne. (313)421-1517. fomance in five acta, at Precinct 28 food will be dis openings for 3- and 4-year- BINGO AND SNACKS 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at tributed between 10 a.m. olds in the morning and The VFW Post 3323, West- Stockmeyer Auditorium, and 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. afternoon sessions. The land, serves snacks and fourth and Glenwood, Senior citizens living in younger pupils attend hosts bingo at 1 p.m. every Wayne. Taylor Towers may call Tuesdays and Thursdays Sunday in the post hall, their building manager for with the other pupils 1055 S. Wayne Road at USED BOOK SALE their day of distribution. attending Mondays and A used book sale will be 10 Avondale. Doors open 9 For November, food will Wednesdays. A Friday a.m. (313) 326-3323. £.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8 include canned chicken, enrichment class is also and 1-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the refried beans, canned pota available. The preschool is SHAMROCK BINGO William P. Faust Public toes, vegetable soup and There will be bingo at 11 at 1421 S. Venoy, West- a.m. Wednesdays at the Library ofWestland, 6123 figs. For more information land. (313) 728-3559. Central City Parkway. It is call 595-0366. Knights of Columbus Hall, sponsored by the Friends of PLUS PRESCHOOL 35100 Van Born, east of William P. Faust Public OOP FUNDRAISER Registration for preschool Wayne Road, Wayne. Doors Library ofWestland. To The Wayne 13th Republi by appointment for the open 9 a.m. Food available. volunteer to help, call can Committee will be Kids Plus Program is ongo Proceeds go to charity. Elaine at (313) 728-3787. holding its bi-annual fund ing. Children must be 4 (313)728-3020. raiser at the Hellenic Cul years old by Dec. 1. Family COMPUTER CLUB tural Center in Westland, SMOKELESS BINGO The DCOM Computer Club must meet two "at risk" "Smokeless" bingo meets at Nov. 20. Speaking at the factors. Program runs four meets at 7 p.m. Saturday, event will be Michigan 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at Nov. 8, at the Bryant half-days a week. Parents Sts. Simon and Jude Republican State Chair must provide their own In the Big Apple: Gerry Wiatr ofWestland and June Portavisited Library at Michigan man Betsy DeVos, State the Statue of Liberty on their vacation to New York in August. Parish Hall, 32500 Palmer, Avenue and Mason for transportation. Program is east of Venoy, Westland. Sen. Loren Bennett of Can free for those students who They were in New York for the Scottish Mclntire Clan annual demonstrations and discus ton and U.S. Congressman Offered are three jackpots sions. qualify. Call (313) 595- meeting in Albany and also saw the sights in New York City. of $400, $300 and $200. Joe Knollenberg. For ticket 2688. VEQAS NIGHT information, call Steve NO SMOKE The Westland Chamber of Conley at (248) 354-0011. YWCA READINESS "No smoking" bingo will be The YWCA of Western Commerce will host a Com TOY SHOW refers workers to seniors 1 p.m. every Tuesday at munity Vegas Night from 7 Wayne County Early dents, $12.50 for non-resi the Friendship Center, Westland Rotary^ Toy Childhood School Readi VIEW dents. (313) 722-7632. who need help. The pro p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. Show, featuring antiques, WESTLAND MUSEUM gram is for people interest 1119 N. Newburgh Road, 7. Admission is $5 and ness Program is available CARD GROUP Westland. Residents from collectibles, and obsoletes, to 4- and 5-year-old chil The Westland Historical The Friday Variety Card ed in providing transporta players will receive $5 will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum is open 1-4 p.m. tion, yard work, house Westgate towers, Taylor worth of free playing chips dren. The YWCA is at Group at the Westland Towers, Greenwood Tow Sunday, Nov. 23, at the 26279 Michigan Ave., Saturdays, at 857 N. Friendship Center meets at work, etc. Workers can at the door. The event will Wayne Ford Civic League, Wayne Road between Mar specify the type of work ers, Liberty Park, Presby include Taste of the Town Inkster. (313) 561-4110. 2 p.m. Players enjoy terian Village and Carolon 1645 N. Wayne Road in quette and Cherry Hill. euchre, pinochle, bridge, they are willing to do and where local restaurants Westland. Admission is $3 CHARTER SCHOOL (313) 326-1110.. the communities they want Condos, etc., are eligible for will showcase their special The Academy of Detroit - Uno, rummy and poker. transportation to bingo if and kids under 12 are free. FRIENDS MEET Light refreshments are to serve. Chore Worker ties. A deejay, dancing and The show will include Star Westland, an Program, (313)422-1052. they have a minimum of karaoke are also part of the entrepreneurial and busi Friends of the Westland served. Call (313) 722-7632 five players. (313) 722- Wars and Star Trek items, Historical Museum meet for information or just DYER CENTER £vent. All proceeds go to figurines, Hot Wheels, ness charter school, serves The Wayne-Westland 7632. the Westland Chamber of kindergarten through sev on the second Tuesdays of show up to play cards. The Match-Box, slot cars, GI School District's Dyer JAYCEE8 Commerce. The event will enth grade. The school January, March, May, Friendship Center is at Joes, games, comic books, July, September and 1119 N. Newburgh Road. Senior Adult Center has Westland Jaycees host be at the Wayne Ford Civic dolls, children's books and emphasizes a basic educa activities Monday-Thurs League, 1645 N. Wayne tion with business and November at 7 p.m. at the bingo games at 6:30 p.m. Beanie Babies. For infor Westland Meeting House, DYER CLUB day at the center, on Mar every Tuesday in Joy Road, in Westland. Call mation, call Ken Belanger, entrepreneurial skills. The The Dyer Seniors' Center quette between Wayne and (313) 326-7222. school offers a foreign lan 37091 Marquette between Manor, 28999 Joy, West- (313) 721-1810 or John Newburgh and Wayne Travel Club meets the first Newburgh roads. Mondays, land. Three jackpots pay Toye, (313) 728-TOYE. guage class, music and art, and third Thursdays of VEQAS PARTY a dress code and a comput * "Voads. Information, presi Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; ing $250, $300 and'$300, St. Bernardine of Siena dent Jim Franklin, (313) each month in the center, Tuesdays, arts, crafts and progressive. Call the TREE OF MEMORIES er lab with Internet. Call on Marquette between annual Las Vegas Party A Tree of Memories will be (313) 722-1465 or (248) 721-0136. Everyone is wel needlework at 9:30 a.m.; Jaycee Information Hotline will be 8 p.m. to midnight come. Wayne Road and New Wednesdays, Kitchen at (313) 480-4984. on display from Friday, 569-7787. burgh. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Nov. 28 to Dec. 24 during Band, 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 PUP TENT BINGO parish on Ann Arbor Trail, mall hours at Wonderland LITTLE LAMBS MONTHLY MEAL p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, The MOC pup tent 18 west of Merriman, in West- Mall in Livonia. For a Little Lambs Preschool, on FOR SENIORS The Wayne Ford Civic arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a bingo will be held 6:30 p.m. land. A $5 admission donation, patrons can buy Farmington Road in Livo League schedules its senior Hawaiian dance exercise Tuesdays at the VFW Post charge includes food, pop, golden angel ornaments in nia, has openings in the THEATER TRIP meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. class will be held at 1 p.m. Hall, 1055 S. Wayne, West- snacks. Beer may be pur- memory of loved ones and Monday-Wednesday-Friday The Westland Senior on the first Sunday of each every Wednesday in the land. A snack bar is avail dhased. then hang the ornaments afternoon session for 3- to Resources Department is month at the league hall, Senior Resources Depart 5-year-olds. For informa able. Doors open at 2 p.m. DINNER-DANCE on the memory tree. The planning a trip to the Tole on Wayne Road, two blocks ment (Friendship Center), (313)326-3323. The Irish Pallottine event, in its eighth year, is tion, call (248) 471-2077. do Stranahan (Masonic) south of Ford, for people 50 1119 Newburgh, Hall A. Fathers will hold the annu run by and all proceeds FRANKLIN PTSA Theater. Participants will and older. Cost is $5 for Instructor is Kammo Oris. al dinner-dance Saturday, benefit Community Hos The Franklin High PTSA is leave 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. members and $7 for non- Sign up at the front desk or Nov. 8, at the Hellenic Cul pice and Home Care Ser seeking new members. 18, enjoy the comedy of members. The meal call (313) 722-7632. tural Center, 36375 Joy, vices Inc. Membership is open to Charlie Prose and music, includes beer, beverages CLUBS IN Westland. Cocktails will be those who care about the have lunch and return and dancing to Big Band ACTION served 7 p.m., dinner 8 schools and community, 7:30-8 p.m. The trip is open music, and door prizes> VOLUNTEERS VFW AUXILIARY p.m. For ticket informa and members aren't to the first 19 paid mem (3131728-5010. RECREATION bers who sign up. Price is BOY SCOUTS Membership in the Veter tion, call (313) 285-2966. required to have a student DANCE FUN RECREATION AND FUN in the school. Price is $3 for $45. For information, call A few good young men ages ans of Foreign Wars of the SWAP MEET 722-7632. Westland Shopping Center 11-18 are needed to work United States, Ladies Aux A recreational get-together students, $5 for adults. hosts a senior citizen dance The annual Fall Indoor for teens and adults who Checks should be made with Boy Scout Troop No. iliary Grand River Post Swap Meet presented by GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE 11 a.m. the first Monday of 1519, is open. Relationship are disabled will be the sec payable to Franklin PTSA Grandma's Attic Sale will 865 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays the Mustang Owners Club each month in the lower at Hamilton Elementary to a veteran of combat on ond Friday of each month and sent to 31000 Joy, be at the Senior Resources level auditorium, Wayne of Southeastern Michigan at the Westland Bailey Livonia 48150. School, corner of Avondale foreign soil will insure eli will be at VillagelFord 9 Department (Friendship and Warren roads. Coffee gibility. Make reservations Center. (313) 722-7620. Center), 1119 Newburgh and Schuman in Westland. a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, TUTORIAL PROGRAM and refreshments will be Monthly Campouts will be by calling membership Nov. 8. Village Ford iB at FKHIRE SKATING A free tutoring program for Road, Westland, daily from served at 12:30 p.m. The recruiter Dolores M. Grif The Westland Figure Skat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also featured. For information, 23535 Michigan Ave. two students is offered at the dance will end 2 p.m. The call (313) 729-1283. fin, (313) 427-2791. Meet blocks east of Telegraph in ing Club is forming an Salvation Army Wayne- included in this sale are dance is held on the first ings are the first Thursday Dearborn. Adult Introductory Preci Westland Corps Communi hundreds of ceramic molds Monday, with the exception PET-A-PET of each month at 27555 sion Team. The team is for ty Center, 2300 Venoy, and hundreds of pieces of of holidays. The Pet-a-Pet Club, which Grantland, Livonia. Cur SANTA'S EXPRESS those who want to have fun Westland. The program is greenware and a kiln. For offers pet visits to nursing Santa's Express Craft SENIOR DANCE rent Post 1519 Ladies Aux with other skating adults for students in Wayne, information, call 722-7632. home residents, needs spe- iliary members include Show, presented by the — Senior dances will be noon -ciaLpeta and-people^-Eets and get good exercise. Westland and Romulus. It TRAVEL GROUP to 4 p.m. the first Sunday "individuals from Westtenrlr Senior Resources Depart Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. undergo a slight screening ment (Friendship Center) will meet 3:30-6 p.m. Mon The Travel Group meets of every month at the Livonia, Redford, Detroit Saturdays. All levels are day, Wednesday and 12:45 p.m. every Friday in Wayne Ford Civic Center, and need proof of shots to and surrounding areas. and Superior Arts, 10 a.m. welcome. For information, participate. Local sites to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Thursday. For information the Westland Friendship 1651 N.Wayne Road, call (313) 722-1091. on participating or volun Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, include Camelot Hall Con WEEKENDERS 15, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Westland. There will be valescent Center (Debbie The Weekenders family Sunday, Nov. 16. Lunch is VOLLEYBALL teering, call Shabaura unless a trip or program is dinner, a live band, beer Cobb, (313) 722-3660. planned. Programs include McDermott, 427-3791, 10 campers meet the second available and waiters are Open volleyball is offered and pop. Members $5, non- Wednesday of the month in for those age 18 and older speakers, films, celebration a.m. the second Saturday needed. This is a fund-rais members $7. (313) 728- of the month), Garden City Franklin High School, on er for the building fund. 6:30-8 p.m. the second and of birthdays and weekly 5010. door prizes. There is a $3 Rehab (Stacy Suida (313) Joy east of Merriman. (313) Call (313) 722-7632, (313) fourth Friday of each HISTORY ON WORK REFERRAL 531-2993. month at the Salvation membership fee for resi 422-2438 second Thursday 3.26-0146 or (313) 453- Information Center Inc. of the month at 3 p.m.) and HOST UONS 5719. Army, 2300 Venoy, West- Roosevelt-McGrath School land. All skill levels play The Westland Host Lions TEACERtMONY (Lynn Eichbrect (313)591- Club meets 6:30 p.m. the just for fun. There is no 3347, the last Wednesday A Japanese Tea Ceremony charge. Baby-sitting is pro '-" . ft'. - fr.**i ': •. 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Wednesday, including the Nov. 12. richly exotic • Where: Michigan sounds of their Theatre. 603 Liber new album ty, Ann Arbor. "Imaginary Day" Meadow • Tickets: $24- Brook The $36. call (800) (Warner Bros.) 221-1229 and other Methe atre's "Sat ny favorites. urday Fun • When: 8 p.m. Fri Despite pre for Kids" day, Nov. 14 senting a United series kicks • Where: Stale Nations of musi Strategy: Producer Nancy Joslin discusses a scene With actor Jon Cryeron the set of Theatre, 2115 cal influences, off with Woodward Ave., Linda "PldnB* Metheny said Detroit. that he and com Arnold, 11 • Tickets: $27.50 posing collabora a.m. Tickets and $36, call (313) 961-5451 tor and group $7.50, call keyboardist Lyle (248) 377- ^.¾. _, C H ALL E N GIN G , Mays are not con 3300. sciously seeking out "world sounds." "We didn't ask any questions," he said. "We don't go actively searching out things, but we do go through life with our antennas out. Also we have Hollywood. this opportunity of going around the world and going out banging into Independent filmmakers prove things." "Imaginary Day" is a concept album. 'It can be done* On notes for the album, Metheny explains, "We really decided we'd do a record that was about extended jour By FRANK PROVKNZANO "Plan B," which stars Jon Cryer neys, and even try to give a whole STAFF WHITER • What: Michigan premier of 'Plan B," ("Pretty in Pink," "Hot Shots," record that feeling of a story. You put a film by Gary Leva, Nancy Joslin and The Brad Pitt rumors persist. Superman IV), had its initial on this CD and, I hope, it takes you = Lulu Baskins-Leva screening held over at the United And so do the undisputable facts • When: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 behind the local Loch Ness tale: Artist Center in Los Angeles. The Please see METHENY, E2 zero confirmed sightings and not a* • Where: United Artists Movie Theater film has been also recognized at at the Oakland Mall, Troy; (248) 585- smaller festivals earlier this year, trace of a big-budget Hollywood 7041 film featuring the elusive heart winning best comedy at the Breck- First Theatre Guild features'^ throb. Pitt may have spent seven For information about "All of It.' cur enridge Festival of Fjlm, and $he years in Tibet* but he hasn't left a rently being filmed throughout the metro most promising filrainak'e£ award Billy Dixon and Pam Millefin area, please contact Oarren Gold, (248) at the Wine Country Film Festival. revealing trail in Motown. 865-9684. "Hansel and Gretel,"2p.ni. in What's easier to discern, howev Meanwhile, "AH of It," which the Knox Auditorium, First er, is the trail of two new films by Podolsky also wrote and directs, is Presbyterian Church 1669 E. producers with deep local roots and real-world dramas in character-dri in the early stages of a 24-day Maple. Tickets $5, (248) 642- expansive ambitions. ven stories. Whereas "All of It" shooting schedule, including sever 6712. The films - "All of It" and "Plan deals with the relationship al familiar local locations; the B" - are being produced on shoe between a 25-year-old editor work Towhsend Hotel, the Franklin string budgets by first-time film ing in New York and her mother Cider Mill, Long Lake Market and makers Jodi Podolsky, a former (Lesley Ann Warren), "Plan B* is a Tam-O-Shanter Country Club. Bloomfield Hills resident, and broader examination of five 30- On Oct. 29, the filming at Temple Nancy Joslin, formerly of something characters whose lives Shaarey Zedek in Southfield called Nprthville and a University of haven't turned out as they for more than 1,000 extras on the Michigan Film School grad. planned. set. Throughout the project, accord For the last several years, both ing to co-producer Darren Gold, a In Hollywood-speak, the films high priority has been given to producers have been immersed in have been described as "'Ordinary the LA movie-studio scene. Podol involving the local production com People' with a sense of humor* and munity. Upwards of 50 local crew sky, who attended Cranbrook and "A '90s 'Big Chill,"' respectively. But graduated six years ago from USC members have found work on the the films are about more than $500,000 project. Film School, worked in develop cliche references. They represent ment at Creative Artists Agency. an honest work ethic that reflects a After a one-day shoot in New Meanwhile, Joslin pursued the pro creative entrepreneurial spirit. York later this month, Podolsky motional angle in the publicity Today, both. Podolsky and Joslin will spend several months editing department at Columbia Pictures. live in the LA area, and are con and adding post-production touch Until recently, both were living sumed with their full-time film es. according to their respective "Plan projects, which are at starkly dif "The idea is to have a finished B.w Through sheer persistence and ferent stages of completion. , film that we can sell," said -Podol exceptional creative energy, they've sky in between shooting scenes at joined the legion" of independent A premier and still filming the Tam-O-Shanter Country Club Hot tlx: Chicago and The filmmakers who are challenging For Joslin, who also holds an in West Bloomfield. Beach Boys perform 7 the static formulas of established MBA from U-M, the primary task As independent producers, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Hollywood studios. is to attract attention to her fin prospective buyers of the film will "All of.-jt" and "Plan Bn not only ished film for a Michigan premiere be the mega Hollywood studios, the Palace of Auburn distributors of films or theater Hills. Tickets $25.25 and share the independent badge of on Friday, Nov. 14, at United $15.25, call (248) 645- honor, but have set out to portray Artists Theaters in Oakland Mall. Picas* see FILMMAKERS, E2 -$666r— ^-_ -Pet-Metheny- SPECIAL EVENT "The Memory of Ail That...Qer»hwln on Ice" Ice show salutes Gershwins • When: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8: 2 p.m. Sun day, Nov. 9. BY KEELY WYGONIK Call the Whole Thing Off." Music for the skating numbers Turning the Opera STAFF WRITER features recordings by some of the artists in the original House into an "Ice House" • Where: Detroit Opera for the event is an amaz House, 1526 Broadway, at Princess Diana's sudden, unexpected death had the Broadway productions including Fred Aataire singing "Oh Madison Avenue, Detroit. Lady Be Good!" ing technological feat. same effect on people as George Gershwin's did - "I don't • Ticket*: Range from $15 have to believe it if I don't want to," said John O'Hara "Audiences are very surprised," said choreographer "The process takes 24 hours from start to finish," to $50, available at the box summing up the feelings of the time. Robort Wagenhoffer. a national silver medalist, "People office, and Ticketmaster George Gershwin collapsed and died of a brain tumor on weren\^y/areof how talented these "skaters are. They're said former Detroiter Carl locations, or'call (248) 645- July 11,1937, in Hollywood while he was working on the professional show skaters - dancers on ice. They've stud Zahn, vice president of 6666. score of "The Goldwyn Follies." He was not quite 39 years ied dancing as well as skating." Florida-based Yontz Corp. old. In a tribute to the brothers who gave us "Rhapsody in To create the 40-foot by Gershwin died, but all over the world whenever someone Blue, "An American in Paris," and "Porgy and Bess," the ice 60-foot ice deck the skaters perform on, "we create a sur- . "Strikes Up The Band," or sings about "My One and Only show captures the spirit of their music. face on top of the stage that has interlocking channels and; You," his music lives. "The pieces are descriptive of the songs," said Wagenhof- laid within are refrigeration coils," said Zahn. "Once that c- In a centennial celebration of the births of George, and fer. "The costumes are correct as far as the era. We pulled is done, 6,000 pounds of crushed ice is poured on the sur>-*, his lyricist brother Ira, who died in 1983, the Detroit in choreography from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. We face. It is continually hosed down over a 24-hour period to* Opera House is presenting "The Memory of all That... studied the movement and characters people were doing create a solid ice deck that is 3 inches thick. A 6-1/2 ton ; -; Gershwin On Ice," Nov. 8-9. then." i refrigeration unit is parked in the theater loading the dock Dorothy Hamill and a cast of 10 skaters - five women Hamill is featured with the singer in "Foggy Day in i 24 hours a day to keep the ice from melting* and five men - with a singer/narrator bring memorable London Town." She also performs a solo in "Rhapsody in The refrigeration unit removes heat from the floor, so Bluo," and plays the main role in "Summertime" from i the surface stays cool. When the show closes on Sunday 6 <\ Gershwin tunes to life. A singer/narrator recalls highlights i demolition crew will hammer and chop at the ice, and from the Gershwins' lives and sings a number of their "Porgy and Bess," co-Written by George and Ira with Bdngs while skaters perform individual pieces from Broad DuBose and Dorothy Heyward based on the novel "Porgy," Dorothy Hamlll way musicals and films such as "I Got Rhythm," and "Let's by DuBoso Heyward^ I Please see GERSHWIN, k{ E2< The Observer & JSccen/ric/THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 Filmmakers from page El owners (exhibitors). from LA to visit relatives in From Normal," with her current those "issues" into a sophisticat Hills, proved that an indepen that soon a major studio will see Modi, like the character in the Birmingham. "I have to make director of photography Ted ed drama between a mid 20s dently produced film could the profit in assuming the distri film Amy, wants to do things out sure that there's the proper Cohen, formerly of Bloomfield woman who returnB home for a bypass traditional studio distri bution. side the system which is set in space for Jodi to create and Hills. holiday visit and her mother. bution channels. He appealed its ways," said Gold. "But she translate her vision." To her credit, Podolsky is not Since the mid 1980s, Podolsky directly to theater exhibitors to Just three years ago, the three also respectsthe system." Basically, that means a relent only the creative dynamo behind has written continually, filling 85 show his latest work, "Hijacking associates came from a viewing less attention to detail and set "All of It," she has also raised the journals with her intimate Hollywood." of the independent film, "Clerks," Meticulous on the set ting the mood. For instance, Gold money and has assembled a thoughts and observations. Many were impressed by with ttte inspiration that they The grueling three-week 15- noted that Podolsky is a meticu highly recognizable cast, includ These days, her long days on the Mandt's business savvy and off could produce a low-budget hour a day schedule is a test of lous planner, making sure the ing Warren from "Victor/Victoria" set present a means to bring her beat film. movie that was about real people perseverance for Podolsky and colors of clothing and props and "Clue"; Alanna Ubach from interior dialogue to life. When it succeeds, Mandt's that everyone could relate to. In Gold, who were classmates at reflect the emotional tension of "The Brady Bunch" and "Party of "If you're going to bring your type of brashness is usually other words, a story not typically Cranbrook and at USC Film the scene. Quite often, directors Five"; and NYPD regular James stories to life with that realness rewarded by Hollywood execu found in Hollywood. School. While Podolsky studied with a strong vision create a Rebhorn from "The Game," and authenticity then the project tives. His hell-bent method screenwriting, Gold concentrated highly stylized or texturized feel "Independence Day" and "My just turns into your life," she earned him recognition in LA "We started out making this on learning "a little of every for their films, from John Hus Cousin Vinny." said. and directorial assignments for film as our 'Plan B' because we thing," which translates, he said, ton's classics to Quinten Tar- • Yet despite the collaborative the next two years. couldn't devote all our time, but to the knack of producing, where rentino's "Pulp Fiction" to Ed nature of filmmaking, "All of It" M now we can," said Joslin, who he needs to be both headmaster Burns' "The Brothers remains a highly personal story And now for "Plan B Joslin and her co-producers of financed the last part of the and lead diplomat. McMullen." for Podolsky. Podolsky's outlook seems to be "Plan B," Gary Leva and Lulu $400,000 film from cash "My job is just to get things Podolsky wrote the initial "Of course there are issues (in a common view held by ambi Baskins-Leva, have followed in advances from credit cards. done. I have a tremendous faith draft of "All of It" over three the film) about who I am and tious independent filmmakers. Mandt's marketing footsteps. in the truth of this film," said weeks while working on another what I'm struggling with," she Last August, filmmaker Neil They have attracted exhibitors "Sometimes 'Plan B' is defi Gold, who frequently returns independent film, "35 Miles said. Podolsky has translated Mandt, formerly of Bloomfield to show' their film with the hope nitely better." Metheny from page El some place, and maybe you'll communications revolution of teenager. right design using a cello bridge Once Metheny and Mays have and did a subsequent tour that even be a little bit different the last 40 years has erased bor "It's something I've been inter that created "a viable sustain." worked out a composition, the he said was better than the when it's over." ders and barriers. He said young ested in and working on for the "It's a classical guitar, but it group gets together and other album. The album has Chinese, Irani guitarists from every part of the last six or seven years. I even ended up most effective in rock members add their improvisa He will be continuing his col an, Irish and blues influences. It world come to play for him. made an attempt at it when I music with a fuzz sound. I put tions, which keeps the "jazz" feel laborations with other musi also introduces new instrumen Metheny has always been an was still in high school when I this classical guitar through a ing alive. cians. In December he will be tation, such as a fretless classical innovator since he first joined ripped the frets off a guitar," he fuzz tone," Metheny said. Metheny is primarily a group recording with hie former leader guitar. with vibist Gary Burton in 1974 said. In addition to adding the fret leader, but he is more than Gary Burton and Chick Corea, "We had this Chinese opera, when he was 19. He is the recip The thin nylon strings at the less classical guitar, synthesizers happy to take a secondary posi Dave Holland and Roy Haynes. fretless guitar blues (on the title' ient of eight Grammy Awards top of a classical guitar made it and other unusual instrumenta tion as he did last year with jazz In February he will be featured track) and we didn't question it," and numerous other music difficult and resulted in the tion, Metheny is also an innova saxman Kenny Garrett. in a new album by Bass Desires Metheny said. "We just follow awards and fan polls. plinking sound of a banjo with tive composer, working with key "I love being a sideman with a under the leadership of bass each thing through and follow The fretless classical guitar is no sustaining sound. boardist Mays. strong musician and Kenny is a player Marc Johnson. Next sum our aesthetic impulses." yet another Metheny innovation, Finally, Canadian guitar "Lyle is just one of the most great example. When you've been mer he will record with guitarist Metheny said the world has to recreate a sound he has heard maker Linda Manzer, working brilliant musicians I have ever a leader, you're a good sidema^a," Jim Hall. "collapsed on itself" and that the in his head since he was a with Metheny, came up with the met," Metheny said. "His Metheny said. For now, though, he said his insights into the nuts and bolts Metheny called Garrett's band total concentration is on his new of how music works are a nev- one of the best in the last 15 music which he calls the most erending sources of value in our years. He worked with them on challenging group of tunes the collaboration." • an album of John Coltrane music group has ever had. Gershwin from page El carry it out in wheel barrels. in Detroit big enough to accom He thought the ice show added Unlike ice shows in big arenas, modate an ice show." an interesting new dimension to this one is more intimate. "Our DiChiera said MOT is already shows offered at the Detroit house seats 2,700 people," said celebrating the Gershwin Cen Opera House. "The show involves David DiChiera, general director tennial in its outreach program. dance, music and theater," he of Michigan Opera Theatre. "I "Porgy & Bess" will be presented said. "I was quite impressed." think it will be really intriguing. at the opera house May 30 to Until now, there wasn't a stage June 14. ^1¾ Funny 'Sylvia' theatrical treat Farmington Players present it. As Kate, Tweedie's perfor "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney, 8 p.m. Along comes Sylvia (Barbie mance is very strong and believ Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8; Amann), a mix of poodle and lab able as one observes her increas Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-22; 2 that Greg befriends in the park. ing annoyance turn to anger and p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9 and Nov. In need of a new home, Sylvia frustration at her husband's 16; and 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 eagerly gives Greg her unstint obsession with his dog. at the Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 ing affection and attention, just Finally realizing she must Mile Road (112 mile west of what he's been missing from his fight to save her marriage, Produced by KENNETH FELD Orchard Lake Road), Farming- wife lately. From her first meet- Tweedie gets down on the floor SV. ton Hills. Tickets $8, call (248) ing with Sylvia, Kate instinctive- for a very humorous dogfight 553-2955. ly senses that the pooch is a with her canine adversary. BY BARBARA MlCHALS threat to her marriage and plans SPECUt WRITER The supporting cast also does for the future. fine work. Jack Grulke is all What's a man to do when The hilarious twist is that male ego as Tom, a dog owner forced to decide between his two Sylvia speaks tc^ her humans who befriends Greg in the park lovers - his wife or his dog? throughout the play, acting first and offers endless unsolicited That's the dilemma in "Sylvia" as the "other woman" and even advice. Cynthia Tupper is .••*** the delightfully funny A.R. Gur tually as a very unlikely mar divinely pretentious as Kate's ney comedy superbly performed riage counselor. socialite friend Phyllis, unsym by the Farmington Players. Amann plays Sylvia to comic pathetic to Kate's plight despite Empty-nesters Greg (Chuck perfection. Her delivery is so her own husband's unnatural Fisher) and Kate (Mary Ann smooth and convincing that the attachment to his goldfish. Mau Tweedie) have just moved to audience easily suspends belief reen Mansfield is amusing as It's A WMc New W0H&...OM Ice! Manhattan after 22 years of and gets caught up in the fanta the androgynous Leslie, Kate's married life in the suburbs, Greg sy. gender-bending marriage coun is facing a mid-life crisis, rapidly Fisher's wonderfully expres selor. losing interest in his job of many sive face adds dimension to Under the capable direction of years and searching for he- Greg's character, as does his Dennis Broadhead and assistant JOE LOUIS ARENA DEC. 3-7 knows-not-what, while Kate is deliberately understated man- director Cheryl Gordon dicker, -blossomihg-in-her-new-teaehinj if-speaking. His interaction—^ylviaMs-a^gMy^olrsrred; job, devoting all her attention to with Sylvia couldn't be better. irresistible theatrical treat. Win 4 tickets 16 see Disney on Ice*" - Aladdin at Joe Louis Arena Friday, Dec. 5. ., SEARCH See details below! (oteKVff&tctcntrfc **wV*/tM, GAME I 'Hansel and GreteP entertaining, charming First Theatre Guild presents GAMIPIICI GAM! MI CI ered with candies galore. In the Walters, Lane Brettschneider, 1——~/h "Hansel and Gretel," in the Knox background, four gingerbread and Carmen Sollars are the crea J %cnv> 1 Auditorium of First Presbyterian men frown and pout when they tures of the forest who add glim Lj* Church, 1669 W. Maple Road come in contact with their mer and sweetness to the dark (east of Cranbrook) 8 p.m. Friday 1 Li enemy, the witch. scenes of the play. Among the mi and Saturday, Nov. 7-8; 2 p.m. L_5 i Adding to the ambrosial atmo youngest of the theapians, they IMMINT SJM Sunday, Nov. 9. Tickets $5, call qitfiT sphere is the acting ability of seem interested in the action on (248) 642 6712. " cast members. Andrea Cook who stage and stay in character, no BY LlBBY PRY8BY plays the Gingerbread Witch is matter what the action. GAMIPIICI GAMI MK1 SPECIAL WRITER an outstanding actress. A Birm r-rfk 1 r ~i Other area actors include Pam Looking for an entertaining ingham resident, Cook uses Miller (Gretel), Amber Bayrakter and charming play for your chil: exaggerated movements and an (Johanna), Caitie Eggl (Kristen), dren to enjoy? "Hansel and Gre arresting well rehearsed voice to Melissa Gullickson (Lydia), Ari LWriL- _J tel," performed by the First The scare the children in the forest, Lipshaw (the mother), Mike tAMf atre Guild, is sure to hit the spot she also succeeds in scaring the Wicker (Father), Clare Gargaro with sweet scenery, appetizing children in the audience. Her (Katrine), Lauren Sherrard actors, candied costumes, and an broom, a yellow scooter, adds (Frau Rosmer), and Colin How To Enter: over-all effect that will please humor to her entrances and McDonnel (a cookie). 1.- LooMhrc^ today's ctassWed section for the NAME. everyone's taste. exits, Aladdin game pieces. . _ The costumes put the topping 2. Cut thern out and paste them In the right square. As the theatergoer enters, the A pair of characters Frick and on this fine confection with 3. Ma* this eVitryform lo : ADDRESS. auditorium is surrounded by Frack who serve the Ginger Ataddin feathers, hats, lederhosen, and 36251 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, Ml 48160 giant sized lollipops which gives bread Witch, played by Amanda other fashions of excellence. The 4. Deadlinefor entrie s is Monday, Nov. 17th. 'CITY...,; ; a flavorful start to a cute produc .Walters and Matt Lipshaw of 8. Afl winners win be printed hour classified Gingerbread Witch costume easi section on Thufs. Nov. 20 end Sun, Nov. 23, tion. The little actors and Birmingham, also do a fine job. ly transforms her into a moan, Wmriors must caH (313) 953-21 $2 by Nov. 26 STATE. ZfP actresses work among well-con Humorous lines and actions or they torWI their prize. , ./ old hag. Frick and Frack s cos 6. Employees of the 0 f> E, JLA, and FekJ Em. structed sets with delightful make the audience giggle and tumes are cleaver. arelneHglWe .•..;_,_ i_ •/«--. DAYPHONE. ACE. details and dressings. appreciate their presence on "Hansel and Gretel" is surely The gingerbread house, home stage. a production most childron to the witch, is simple and cov Blair Brettschneider, Allie v<.ivci,\<.x^<.xv>r^*v^r^r^x^^ * would enjoy. • The Observer & Eccentric/YHVRSDAV, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 *E3 ART BEAT Art Beat features various hap unframed, affordable pieces for mouth holds its seventh annual modern or jazz. Call Julianne Colorful and penings in the suburban art sale. Media include oil, watercol- juried arts and crafts show 10 O'Brien Pedersen at (313) 747- cozy: Sue world. Send news leads to Linda or, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8885. Walton Ann Chomin, Arts & Leisure printmaking. the Northville Community Cen The workshop focuses on reporter, Observer Newspapers, Although the club is based in ter, 303 West Main Street. Szykula's traveling technique brings hand- 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml Farmington where it began, Admission is $2 and benefits combining the discipline of ballet woven coats, 48150, or fax them to (313) 591- more than 150 members live the preschool through eighth and the vitality of modern dance. jackets, 7279. throughout the metro Detroit grade parent cooperative. Students will learn thematic scarves, and OPENINQ RECEPTION area. Among the local artists material from Szykula's award this silk coat • Madonna University holds a The club meets at 7 p.m. on exhibiting are Judy Buresh of winning choreography and will perform at the Dance Gallery to the seventh reception to mee^artists Pamela the second Wednesday of the Garden City, pottery; Diana annual Giurlanda and Anmriiolkowsky month on the lower level of the Licht, Plymouth, hand made Studio Recital 2 p.m. Sunday, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 in the Farmington Hills Library, 32737 children's and ladies' clothing; Dec. 21. The recital is free and juried Cele Exhibit Gallery on the second West 12 Mile between Farming- Marianne Akers, Livonia, soft open to the public. bration of the floor of the library building on ton and Orchard Lake roads. sculpture Santas, angels, snow Arts Satur campus, 36600 Schoolcraft and Meetings are open to the public. men, elves, dolls; Sue Walton, FROM HANDEL TO BRAHMS day, Nov. 8 at Levan, Livonia. Bloomfield Hills, hand-woven Madonna University will pre the Giurlanda of Farmington Hills CAROUSEL ART AUCTION coats, jackets and scarves; Elaine sent a piano and violin recital by and Helkowsky of West Bloom- One hundred carousel animals Faba-Mcleod, Birmingham, Linette Popoff-Parks, music Northville field are recent graduates of the and figures go on the auction mixed media angels, fairies, department chair and Velda Community university. block at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 dolls; Lorrie Love, Farmington Kelly, a Farmington resident and Center. Pro Hills, functional and decorative ART SHOW at the Livonia Holiday Inn, member of Michigan Opera The ceeds benefit 17123 Laurel Park Road at Six clay; Veronica Tobey, Rochester atre orchestra, 3 p.m. Sunday, The fall exhibit of the Farm Hills, hand painting clothing; Ed New Morning ington Artists club takes place Mile and 1-275. Nov. 9 in Kresge Hall, 36600 Previews of the items will take McCauley, Royal Oak, wood toys, Schoolcraft and Levan, Livonia. School in Nov. 6-9 at the Spicer House in rocking horses, and Andrea Plymouth. Heritage Park, 24915 Farming- place 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and Admission is by donation to the 9-11 a.m. before the auction on Anderson, Farmington Hills, music scholarship fund. ton Road between 10 and 11 hand-woven items. Mile roads, Farmington Hills. Saturday. The recital will feature works The eighth annual auction is For information, call (313) 420- from Handel, Schubert, Chaus- Admission is free. 1214. The public is invited to meet presented by Gordon Riewe Auc son, and Brahms. For more infor tion Associates of Lapeer and DANCE WORKSHOP mation, call (313) 432-5709. the artists at a reception 7-9 programs and activities 7 p.m. Valerie Yova, tenor Jack Morris, p.m. Friday. Viewing hours are 3- Ken and Barb Weaver, Pennsyl Dance Gallery/Peter Sparling vania. Animals are restored or & Co. offers a six-week workshop Friday, Nov. 14. and guitar and vocals from Phil 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. DINNER AND LIGHT OPERA After a dinner of Italian meat Esser. Friday-Saturday, and noon to 6 original. If you can't find some with Denise Szykula, a Detroit- Spend a pleasurable evening thing to fall in love with at this based choreographer and artistic balls and bread sticks, fennel- p.m. Sunday. dining on Italian regional cui leek soup, salad, grilled salmon Tickets are $37.50 and avail The exhibit consists of four sale, you're not trying. director of Dance Nonce begin sine and listening to popular ning Saturday, Nov. 8 at the stu or chicken on a bed of fettuccine able by calling (313) 462- sections: a juried show, non- For more information, call show tunes and Italian, French Alfredo, Italian green beans and 4417/462-4413. Schoolcraa Col juried display, works done by the Riewe at (810) 664-5648. dio, 111 South Third Street at and Spanish light opera, sung Huron, Ann Arbor. tiramisu for dessert, the music lege is at 18600 Haggerty Road Farmington Seniors Painters CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS live at a Schoolcraft College din begins with selections from Weill between Six and Seven Mile group, and a wide assortment of New Morning School in Ply The fee is $85 for ages 15 and ner to benefit physical fitness up with experience in ballet, to Verdi performed by soprano roads in Livonia. SINGLES CALENDAR Send items to be considered 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third door for snacks and beverage. night Fridays in the Northwest Groups divided by age and life sion $4 or $3 before 8:30 p.m. for publication to: Sarah Takas, Tuesday, in the.Calvin Room. Free child care available. YWCA, 25940 Grand River, at situation. Weekly activities: (313)842-0443 Observer & Eccentric Newspa Free child care. Activities for • Indoor Volleyball Wednes Beech Daly, Livonia. Dressy sporting events, concerts, trips, WEST SIDE SINGLES pers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livo children and parents to enjoy days at 8:30 p.m. in Knox Hall. attire. (313) 422-2887, (810) 588- Bible studies, prayer times, girls West Side Singles Friday nia 48150; or fax to (313) 591- together every month. Donation $1. (313) 422-1854. 2731 night out. (313) 255-3333. Dances 8:30 p.m. every Friday at 7279. • Uniquely Single Group ST. JOHN NEUMANN'S SUNDAY SUBURBAN SINGLES WEDNESDAY SUBURBAN Burton Manor, Schoolcraft Road, SINGLE PLACE ADULT MINISTRIES (never been married) meets 7-9 St. John Neumann's Singles Sunday Suburban Singles "Single Mingle Dance" 8 p.m. (west of Inkster Road), Livonia. First Presbyterian Church of p.m. the fourth Tuesday, in the Group is comprised of adults 20- holds dances 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., every Wednesday, Admission $5; $3 before 8:30 Northville's group meets at 7:30 Calvin Room. 40. An active group participating every Sunday at Bonnie Brook at Bonnie Brook Country Club. p.m. You must be 21 and older. p.m. Wednesdays and 9:45 a.m. • New Start (widows and wid in activities and impromptu Country Club, Telegraph Road Telegraph Road, (south of Eight DreSsy attire, no jeans. (313) Sundays at the church, 200 E. owers) meets 7:30 p.m. the sec evenings. We are a non-profit south of Eight Mile, Redford. Mile Road), Redford. You must be 981-0909 Main, Northville. Information for ond Tuesday of each month in organization and do not charge Ages 21 and up. Proper attire. 21. Fashionable attire. Admis all programs (810) 349-0911 the chapel. Speakers and discus for annual membership dues. $4 or $3 before 8:30 p.m. (313) sion concerning death of a loved SINGLE POINT Join us for faith, fellowship and 842-7422. FEATURING 0VFR one and getting on. Activities fun. (313) 480-7830 • The Rev. Paul Clough leads throughout the month. TEMPLE BAPTIST SAM F THE FINEST ARTISTS i\ THE MIDWEST scripture messages relevant to • BYOS 8 p.m. every second STARUTERS Four separate classes meet daily single living 10:45 a.m. Saturday of the month at Livo Ballroom dancing for singles 9:45" a.m. Sundays at the church, Sundays in Knox Hall, Ward nia Y. This is a family affair. age 40 and older, 9 p.m.-mid 23800 West Chicago, Redford. Presbyterian Church, 17000 • Game Night - 7:30p.m. the Free Admission iUu^ Farmington Road, at Six Mile third Friday of the month meets MICHIGAN'S FINEST Road, Livonia. (313) 422-1854 in Know Hall. Bring your • Single Parent Group meets Musical Entertainment favorite games and pay $1 at 8 & 9 < Art Cafe CLARIFICATION '04%! 5V^ Ample Parking The schedule for the Jewish Center, It will be at the Janice I ^TO Community Center Book Fair Charach Epstein Gallery at the incorrectly listed the Local West Bloomfield Center, as report- BUY Authors Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ed in the story. 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MILFORD RD., MILFORD Betoeen Inkster & Middlebelt on the south side of 12 Mile SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. LIVE IN CONCERT Admission $'2 - I OK irsio (All. 2«l lo.^ti lOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOdX VIDEO lack LOOOOQQQQOQQQ3QOQQ3QQDOJ; AND WE'RE r0VER-STUFFED! Thousanda of Pre-Viewed Movies, Video Gamee and Audio 0ooks...Hard-to-Flnd THIS SATURDAY • 7 PM Titles, Classics, Disney, Informing musk /nun twir wtUti-f)latMnm Comedy/ and Morel GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Christmas recordings, facorites/nun the hvsh.Miv scries, and their new "Iire "Christmas album! $|99 ON SALE NOW Nov. 26 • 8 pm ae lowas H no dealere, pieaee At the Box Office and all ^0^^^1 NOW ON SALE Charge (248) 645-6666. Ticket price Indudet a 25c donation to the Ara Parseghlan Medical LIVONIA FARMINGTON Research foundation. Tickets as /oir as $12.50 36400 Five Mile Road 34185 Grand River (Across from St. Mary Hospital) (2 Blocks East of Drake Road) WHKf (Ck •SaS- www.palacenelcom 313-464-7733 248-473-1124 tflFlX o *w» piljrrnrl com •& (0F*)E4 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 Wty^X^H&'fri '••' ii •:•->.'.•: .••••' -. •• •••.•---^- ••• JV- •^••••u^y.^-mw'^ti^B A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area English secular handbell choir, has open THEATER Foundation, The Patriot vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neldhart; No Holds Barred - ings for ringers who are 18 years or ofder DETROIT OPERA HOUSE Wrestler Must Win Via Plnfall or and can read music fluently. Rehearsals "The Memory of All That ... Gershwin on Submission with Ken Shamrock vs. are once a week from September tee,* a celebration of the births of Savio Vega, Headbangers vs. Kama through June. For more information, or to George and Ira Gershwin, starring Mustafa and D'LO schedule an audition, call (248) 681- Dorothy Hamill, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. with George "The Animal" Steel, 8 p.m. 6453 l Saturday, Nov. 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Saturday, Nov. 8, Cobo Arena. Detroit. HURON CIVIC THEATRE ."'ii- Nov. 9, at the Opera House. 1526 45^ii>^22. All ages. (248) 645- Auditions for seven men and three Broadway, Detroit. $15-$50. (313) 874- 6666/(313) 396-7902. women for production of "Fools," 7:30- t? 7849 . 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10-Tuesday, Nov. DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE 11, at Huron Civic Auditorium inside k "In the Sweet Bye and Bye." a comedy Huron High School, 32044 Huron River by Donald Driver, through Wednesday, FAJVIIL.Y EVENTS Dr., New Boston. For performances Feb. 6-8. 14-16. (313) 782-5380 Dec. 31, at the theater, 13103 Woodrow AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS TEAD •fe> PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN Wilson, Detroit. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays- 'Welcome Joseflna Tea" celebrates the Auditions for seven men and three *»! Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. and arrival of the newest American Girl doll, women of varying age ranges for the i^-' 7:30 p;m. Sundays. $15. $40 for season 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, comedy "Sly Fox." 7:30 p.m. Monday, subscription. (313) 868-1347 Nov. 8, hosted by YWCA of Metropolitan Nov. 10-Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the play THE FISHER THEATRE Detroit at the International Institute, house, 21730 Madison near Monroe and "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," a comedy 116 Kirby St., Detroit. $20 to benefit written by comedian/actor Steve Martin Outer Drive, Dearborn. For performances various youth programs, and camp schol Jan. 9-10, 16-18, 23-24. (313) 561-TKTS starring Paul Provenza and Mark Nelson, arships for deserving low income kids. through Sunday, Nov. 16, at the theater PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD (248) 435-9100 Auditions for males and females ages 20 in the Fisher Building, Detroit. 8 p.m. SALLY ROGERS CHILDREN'S SHOW • : i and older for "Sweet Charity," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays ($18-$38), 2 p.m. Winner of 1990 Parents' Choice Gold Saturdays and Sundays ($12.50-$32.50), Monday, Nov. 10-Tuesday, Nov. 11, call Award, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, The Ark, backs 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the 7:30 p.m. Sundays ($12.5O-$32.50), and 316 S. Mam St., Ann Arbor. $5. Alt ages. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays ($12.50- Water Tower Theatre on the campus of (313) 761-1451 Northville Psychiatric Hospital. 41001 w. $32.50). (313) 872 1000 TEDDY BEAR TEA k MEADOW BROOK THEATRE Seven Mile Road (one mite west of I- With "Mr. Magic" Ronnie Cee, ventrilo- 275), Northville. For performances Feb. 'Three Tall Women." a Pulitzer Prize-win quist/humorist/author of "The Magic ning drama by Edward Albee, through 13-15, 20-22, 27-28. (810) 776-0891 or Telescope," Richard Paul, and Jean Cane (248) 349-8582/349-7110 Sunday, Nov. 16, at the theater, Wilson "Mrs. Santa Claus," 11 a.m. Sunday, Hall, Oakland University, Rochester. 8 Nov. 23, Cobo Conference and Exhibition p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays ($22). 2 p.m. Center, Detroit. $10, $8 for children Wednesdays ($22), 8 p.m. Fridays younger than 12, Includes admission to C H O TL A L ($26.50), 2 p.m. Saturdays ($22), 6 p.m. the Festival of Trees. Send a check Saturdays ($32), 8 p.m. Saturdays payable to Festival of Trees, c/o The THE CHOIR OF ST. VLADIMIR ORTHODOX ($32): 2 p.m. Sundays ($22), and 6:30 Teddy Bear Hotline, 1334 Shenandoah, CHURCH p.m. Sundays ($26.50). Student, senior Rochester Hills, 48306. Benefits Performance of Russian sacred music, 3 and group discounts available. (248) Children's Hospital of Michigan. (248) p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, University of 377-3300 650-8733 Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State PERFORMANCE NETWORK St., Ann Arbor. Free. All ages. (313) 764- 0395 "The Waiting Room," a sharp comedy CIA8SICAL that takes on medical ethics and sexual In concert: The Beach Boys and Chicago perform 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 SECOND OPINION stereotypes, Thursday. Nov. 13-Sunday. at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Tickets $25.25 and $15.25, call (248) 645- BIRMINGHAM MUSIC ALE A trio of women singers sing songs of \' Nov. 16, Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Nov. 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 'An Autumn peace and justice, Saturday, Nov. 8, 23. and Thursday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Nov. 6666. Festival" featuring Grace Brockett, cello, Swords into Plowshares Peace Center, 30, at the theater, 408 W. Washington Martha Pashmakova, pianist, Jan Rae 23 E. Adams, Detroit. $20, benefits the (2 1/2 blocks west of Main Street), Ann Purdy, soprano with Doris Hall accompa center and gallery, and Central United Arbor. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and nist, and Elsie Watson, pianist at The Method Church's 175th anniversary. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. $15, $12 for Community House, 360 S. Bates, (313)963-7575 students and seniors. "Pay-What-You- STUDIO THEATRE reservations. (248) 988-7049 -THE CALLING. AND THE COURAGE" Birmingham. (248) 475-5978 Can" on Thursdays. (313) 663^)681 or "Angry Young Man," Thursday, Nov. 13-, ST. DUNSTAN'S GUILD OF CRAN8ROOK "The Calling and the Courage, an DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA «J A Z Z hUp://comnet.org.PNetwork Sunday, Nov. 16. and Thursday, Nov. 20- "70, Girls, 70," 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 14- Interpretive Exhibition on the History of With conductor Neeme Jarvi and violinist PLOWSHARES THEATRE COMPANY Sunday, Nov. 23. at the" theater betow Saturday. Nov. 15. and Friday. Nov. 21- African-American Education," runs Isaac Stern, performing works from B'JAZZ VESPERS *Zora Neale Hurston," the theatrical the Hilberry on the Wayne State Saturday, Nov. 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Saturday, Nov. 15, next to Saks Lebenbom, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky, Featuring Judie Cochill & Friends 6 p.m. biography about the life of the "Queen of University campus, 4743 Cass Ave., Nov. 26. at the theater. 400 Lone Pine Fifth Avenue in Fairtane Town Center, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6-Friday, Nov. 7, Sunday, Nov. 16 in the gothic sanctuary the Harlem Renaissance" by Laurence Detroit. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and Road, West Bloomfield. $15. $12 stu Dearborn. The Catling and the Courage and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, of First Baptist Church of Birmingham. Holder, Friday. Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov, 30, 2 p.m. Sundays ($5-$7>. (313) 577-2972 dents and seniors. (248) 644-0527 chronicles the dedicated and courageous Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., 300 Willits (at Bates Street, one block Charles Wright Theatre at the Museum of THE THEATRE COMPANY TROY PLAYERS men and women who, because of reli Detroit. $17-$60. (313) 833-3700 north of Maple, one block west of Old African American History, 315 E. Warren "Little Joe Monaghan," the story of Present "The Foreigner" 8 p.m. Fridays gious and moral convictions, heeded a HAKAN HAQEQARD Woodward). An offering is taken for the (at Brush), Detroit. 8 p.m. Fridays- Josephine Monaghan, a woman cowboy and Saturdays, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22 call in the face of difficulty, and some Baritone performs with pianist Warren musicians. (248) 644-0550 Saturdays ($18). 3 p.m. Saturdays who passed as a man for almost her and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 16 and Nov. 23 times danger, to bring education to Jones, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Hill PAUL ABLER TRIO ($15), 6 p.m. Sundays ($15). $3 dis entire adult life, Friday Nov. 7-Sunday, at the Hunter Community Center, 509 African Americans. (313) 593-3330 Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. 9 p.m.-i a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Edison's, count for students/seniors, groups of 20 Nov. 23. at Earl D.A. Smith Studio the Fisher Ct., Clawson. Tickets $8, senior detroit repertory theatre's $15-$40. All ages. (800) 221-1229 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free. 21 or more can purchase a block of tickets ater, University of Detroit Mercy campus, citizens and children $7, call (248) 879- BLACK TIE HOMECOMING LIVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and older, (guitar/piano/bass trio) (248) for as low as $5 each; community pre Livernois and McNichols roads, Detroit. 8 1285. Black tie affair honoring the Detroit "Klassical Kaleidoscope" featuring 645-2150 view 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 ($5). Repertory Theatre "for being a great p.m". Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. pianists Anna Sorokhtel and Virginia CLAUDE BLACK QUINTET (313) 872-0279 artistic connector," and its alumni Sundays. $10. $8 seniors and students Weckstrom in Saint-Saens "Carnival of Featuring George Benson and Rarnona YOUTH including Vondi Curtis Hall of "Die Hard," THE PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY with proper ID. (313) 993-1130 the Animals," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Collins, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. and "Coming to America,' director of "Escanaba io.da Moonlight/ a comedy DANCE CONCERT FOR YOUNQ FOLKS 8, at Churchill High School Auditiorium, Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 "Gridlock,'' Emmy nominee for *ER," and about a family's deer hunting trip by Jeff 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 8900 Newburgh. Livonia. $12.50. (313) Maumee, Grosse Pointe. $10 in advance. COMMUNITY star of 'Chicago Hope," 6:30 p.m. Daniels," through Saturday, Dec. 20, at 44th annual On Stage Dance 421-1111/464-2741 $12 at the door. (313) 961-1714 Saturday, Nov. 8, at the theater, 13103 the Garage Theatre, 137 Park St., THEATER. Performances for Children presents MADONNA UNIVERSITY GARY BLUMER TRIO Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. $40. (313) 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Chelsea. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays. 3 ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE "Body Language! Reading, Writing and Piano and violin recital by Linette Popoff- 868-1347. 1 Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. "A Little Night Music, 8 p.m. Thursdays- Dancing" performed by the Wayne State Parks, music department chairwoman, FESTA D'AUTUNNO Free. 21 and older, (piano/bass/drums Sundays, and 3 p.m. Wednesdays Nov. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and University Dance Company at the and Velda Kelly, a Farmington resident 19, and Dec. 10. $20-$25. (313) 475- Sundays, from Thursday, Nov. 13-Sunday, Community Arts Auditorium on the WSU Puglia Club of Michigan fund-raiser fea and member of Michigan Opera Theatre trio) (248) 645-2150 7902 Nov. 23, AACT Playhouse, 2275 Piatt campus, Detroit. $5 adults. $4 chil tures Franco Bastelli, PinoMarelli, and orchestra, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, the uni DAVID FRIEDMAN AND DAVID SAMUELS REAL ALTERNATIVE THEATRE Road, Ann Arbor. $18, $6 students and dren/students/seniors. (313) 577-4273 the Quid, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, versity's Kresge Hall, 36600 Schoolcraft Double Image percussionists along with 'Maria In-Between,* through Sunday, seniors. (313) 971-AACT (2228) FIRST THEATRE GUILD San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver, Road (at Levan Road), Livonia. Donation jazz vibraphone and marima performers. 1 ' '. Nov. 9, at 1515 8roadway theater, 1515 AVON PLAYERS "Hansel and Gretel," 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. Troy, $55 (810) 97*0759/(248) 247- to music scholarship fund. (313) 432- 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Mcintosh Theatre 5709 in the E.V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Broadway, Detroit. 8 p.m. Thursdays- "Born Yesterday," a comedy which had 7-Saturday, Nov. 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 1995. Dr., University of Michigan north cam Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays. $10 in one of the longest runs in history on Nov. 9, First Presbyterian Church, 1669 GOING ON AN OWL HUNT URSULA OPPENS pus, Ann Arbor. Free. AH ages. (313) advance, $12.50 at the door. (313) 831- Broadway and spawned two hit movies, W. Maple Road (just east of Cranbrook). 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, naturalist Pianist performs as part of the first ! 1¾ Birmingham. $5. (248) 642-6712 Steve Metzer leads a hike through West 7640594 : * ' ' * 0665/965-1515 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 7-8, piano concert of the "Beethoven the MARQUIS THEATRE Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve to Contemporary" cycle, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. KIMM1E HORNE •fi> .-• 14-15, 21-22, and Thursday Nov. 20, and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 9 and 16, at the "Aladdin," 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and learn more about owls and other noctur 14, Rackham Auditorium, Rackham Friday, Nov. 14-Saturday. Nov. 15, at D O JF» E R, A theater, 1185 Tienken Road {1 1/4 Sundays, Nov. 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 and nal birds and animals, West Bloomfield Building, 915 E. Washington St., Ann L. Harrington's 2086 Crooks Road (at M- Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 and Jan. Parks and Recreation, 4640 Walnut Lske Arbor. $16-$30. All ages. (800) 221- 59), Rochester Hills. Qau, pop, blues) SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE miles east of Rochester Road), Rochester Hills. $11, 3-4, and 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Dec. Road (east of Farmington Road), meet at 1229 (248) 852-0550 Spend an evening dining on Italian student/senior/group rates available for 26, 29. 30-31 and Jan. 2, at the theater. the Arrowhead Road entrance of the PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STANLEY JORDAN regional cuisine and listening to popular Thursday* and Sunday performances. 135 E. Main St., Northville. $6.50. (248) nature preserve, 1/4 mile south of The Three Baritones, 'Metropolitan 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Magic Bag. show tunes and Italian, French and (248) 608-9077 349-8110 Pontiac Trail. $5 residents, $7 non-resi Opera Legends," featuring Pablo Elvira, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $15 in Spanish light opera, sung live at a FARMINQTON PLAYERS MEADOW BROOK THEATRE dents. (248) 738-2500 Dino Valle, Quinto Milito, and bayanist advance. 18 and older. (248) 544-3030 Schoolcraft College dinner to benefit Adult comedy, "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, recording star SANKOFA ARTS AWARDS Peter Soave, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, KOQ'S KATS physical fitness programs and activities, through Saturday. Nov. 22, at the Pla/ers Linda Arnold, the "Mary Poppins of chil Presented by the Plowshares Theatre Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., 7-11 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, O'Maras. 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the college, Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, (1/2 mite dren's music," kicks off the "Saturday Company, the awards will be hosted by Detroit. $15, $10. (313) 451-2112 2555 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley. Free. 21 I 18600 Haggerty Road (between Six and west of Orchard Lake Road), Farmington Fun for Kids" series at the theater in local actor and former Sankofa recipient PONTIAC-OAKLAND SYMPHONY and older. (248) 399-6750 Seven Mile roads), Livonia. The music Hills. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 Wilson Hall at Oakland University, Council and will honor those who have Reverend Robert Bailey of Trinity Baptist DIANA KRALL TRIO Includes selections from Weill to Verdi p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22; additional Rochester. $7.50. $16 for the two per contributed significantly to the quality of Church (Pontiac) is the narrator for Featuring Russell Malone and Ben Wolfe. V. performed by soprano Valerie Yova, tenor show 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. $8 (248) formance series including Fred Penner on African-American cultural arts in Detroit, Benjamin Britten's "Young Persons Guide 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. Jack Morris, and guitar and vocals from 553-2955 April 4. (248) 377-3300 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Museum of to the Orchestra Sunday, Nov. 9, the con 13, The Ark, 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. Phil Esser. $37.50. (313) 462- NOV) THEATRES African-American History, 315 E. Warren cert begins with a Musical Instrument $17.50. All ages. (313) 761-1451 NANCY OURWIN PRESENTS }k ''••• 4417/462-4413 Ave. (at Brush St.), Detroit. $75. $600 Petting Zoo available for all to play STEVE LACY TRIO 'The Sound of Music,' 8 p.m. Saturday, Little People Players present "The }{:••-, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN for a table of eight, includes music by beginning at 2 p.m. at Oakland With bassist Jean-Jacques Avenel. and Nov. 8, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Arabian Nights,* 7:30 p.m. Friday- 'i i *•:•'* . "L'Enfant et Les Sortileges (The Child Oarron McKinney and the Prizms of Jazz, University's Varrier Recital Hall. $12, $6 drummers John Betsch, 8 p.m. and 10 Nov. 9, at Aaron DeRoy Studio Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and 3 p.m. Sunday. and the Enchantments)," a two-part an elegant sit-down dinner, and a special students/seniors. (248) 3346024 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, MacKenzie Fine Arts Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Nov. 16, at the Novi Civic Center Stage, opera by Ravel composed in 1925, and presentation of the 1997-98 season WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Center at Henry Ford Community Maple. West Bloomfield. $18, $15 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi. $8, $7 *Le Rossignol (The Nightengale);"- — opener *Zora Neole Hwston"~py— __ iKIezmer/Scheherezade," 8 p.m. College, 5101 Evergreen Road (just seniors, $13.50 students. (248) 288- -seniors/children.'AttvarKu tickets div Stravinsky's three-act opera written in Laurence Holder. (313) 872-0279 south of Ford Road). Dearborn. $15-good- 1508/(248) 354-0545 «* counted $1. (248). 347-0400 Saturday, Nov. 8, Chrysler Theatre, 1914 and based upon a Hans Anderson USO CANTEEN for both sets. (248) 548-9888/(810) JACK IN THE BOX PRODUCTIONS TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE Cleary International Centre, 201 story, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13-Saturday, "Freeing the Actor Within," classes for Honoring all American veterans with a 775-4770 'Sex. Drugs, Rock 'N' Roll,* a critically Riverside Dr. W., Windsor, Ontario. (800) Nov. 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. ages 10 and older with Laura Gumina dinner and dancing to the Johnny Trudetl SHEILA LANOIS acclaimed play by Eric Bogoslan featur 387-9181 Power Center for the Performing Arts, and Thomas Malcolm Olson. 4-G p.m. Band, benefits the Dearborn Historical With Rick Matle, 7:30-9:30 p!m. Friday. ing a series of contemporary monologues 121 Fletcher St„ Ann Arbor. $14. $18. Tuesdays Nov. 11, 18, 25. and Dec. 2 Foundation, 6-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Nov. 7, Borders Books and Music, 34300 illustrating the disasters In store for peo POPS/SWING I AH ages. (313) 764-0450 and 9, at the playhouse. 3884© W. Six the Dearborn Civic Center, Michigan Woodward Ave., Birmingham, Free. All ple becoming involved with sex, drugs or .WINDSOR LIGHT 0P£RA Mile (and 1-275), Livonia. $50. (313) Avenue at Greenfield. $25 at the door. ATOMIC FIREBALLS ages; With Rick Matle and Dennis rock 'n' roll, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 'Annie Warbucks,* 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 464-6302 $20 in advance and available at the 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Cross Street Sheridan, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, H":, Nov. 7-8,14-15 and 6 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 15, and Friday, Nov. YOUTHEATRE Dearborn Historical Museum, 915 Brady. Station, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilantl. 8lstro 313, 313 E. Walton Boulevard : 9 and 16 at the University of Michigan- K 21 Saturday, Nov. 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, "Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia," from Guaranteed prepaid seating available Cover charge. 19 and older, (swing) (between Baldwin and Joslyn roads), Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road, .Nov. 16, and Sunday) Nov. 23, Chrysler Maxlmllllon Productions, 11 a.m. and 2 only with purchase of ticket by Nov. 10. (313) 485-5050 Pontiac. Free. 21 and older; With Dearborn. $5. (313) 4226-JKB Theatre, Cleary international Centre, 201 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and 2 p.m. (313) 565-3000 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wendell Harrison, Don Mayberry, and HURON CIVIC THEATRE Riverside Dr. W., Windsor, Ontario. $20. Sunday, Nov. 9, as part of the Wiggle WINE AUCTION With Rosemary Clooney. 8 p.m. Rick Matle. 8 p.m.-midnlght Sunday, Nov. "Cabaret,* 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Nov. $18 seniors/students/groups of 20 or Club Season for children age9 S6, at A Taste of Wine and Art with perfor Thursday, Nov. 13, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Bomac's Lounge. 281 Gratiot. Detroit. 7-8,"14-15 and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9 more. (800) 387.9181/(519) 974-6593 Music Hall, 350 Madison Ave., Detroit. mances by students and faculty from 14-Saturday, Nov. 15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Cover charge. 21 and older: With Rick and 16 at Huron Civic Auditorium Inside .1- $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Group Center for Creative Studies Institute of Nov. 16, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Matle and Cliff Monear, 7-11 p.m. Huron High School, 32044 Huron River rates, birthday parties, season tickets, Music and Dance, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-3700 Thursday, Nov. 13, Edison's, 220 Merrill O OX 3L E O E ti. Dr., New Boston. $10 adults, $8 and drama workshops available. Children 14, at Center for Creative Studies, 201 RICHARD FRACKER St., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older; seniors/students. Due to the subject HftBERRY THEATRE younger than 3 not admitted. (313) 963- E. Kirby. Detroit. $50 advance, $55 at Metropolitan Opera tenor performs selec 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Bo's Bistro. matter of this show, viewing Is recom 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. •The Lady's.Not For Burning,* by 7663 door to benefit scholarship and educa tions from Broadway productions such as mended for adult audiences. (313) 782- 21 and older. (248) 2030005/(248) Christopher Fry, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7- tional programs at CCS; Detroit "Company,* "Carousel,* and "West Side 5380 332-7184/(313) 961-5152/(248) 645 Saturday, Nov, 8; "Saturday, Sunday, International Wine Auction is a black tie Story,* with soprano Julia Broxholm, as t S F* E C3 I A lu. 2150/(248) 333^6200 Monday,* a comedy exploring the Inner PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN affair featuring a silent auction and dis part of "ENCORE: A Labor of Love.* EVENTS FRANK MCCULLER8 TRIO workings of a mlddlfrcfass Neapolitan '1940s Radio Hour,* by Walton Jones, 8 play of student and alumni art works, 6 Friday, Nov. 7, Washtenaw Community 8 p.m.-mldnight Saturday, Nov. 8, Agape family by Eduardo de Fillppo, opehs p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 7-8,14- ARTSHARE p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the showroom College's Towsley Auditorium. 4800 E. Caffe, 205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. 15, and 21-22, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Gala reception, sale and auction of fine of the General Motors Building, Detroit. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor. $25, $5 for Friday,,Nov. 14, and runs In repertory 25-cenl surcharge on drinks during live Nov. 16 and 23, at the playhouse, 21730 art with host Huel Perkins and music by $200. (313) 872-9483 WCC students. (313) 973-3665 •fHJJf . ^ until Jan, 30, at the theater on the entertainment. All ages. (248) 5461400 Madison (near Monroe and Outer Drive), Alexander Zonjlc, 6:30 p.m Friday, Nov. WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION'S "SUR M4 '.< Wayne State University campus, 4743 PAT METHENY OROUP ; 7, In the Garden Atrium of Southfield VIVE THIS" W* Cass Ave., Oetrolt. 8 p.m. Thursdays- Dearborn. $12. (313) 561-TKTS AUDITIONS 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Michigan Town Center] 2000 Tower, Southfield. Featuring a Six Man Tag Match - No Saturdays and 2 p.m; selected , RIDOEDAU PLAYERS Theatre, 603 Liberty, Ann Arbor $24 Disqualifications with Undertaker, Stone AVON PLAYERS \ " Wednesdays and Saturdays ($10417). •Showstoppefs of the Musical Stage" Artists on exhibit Include Sergio De $36. All ages; 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Cold Steve Austin and Dude Love vs. Auditions for 'Dial M for Murder,' 7 p.m. ft (313)577-2972 featuring 30 numbers from 8roadwey's Glustl, John Albert Murphy, Joanne Blou State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Ave., Bret "Hit Man* Heart, Owen Hart and SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEOE best shows Including "Phantom of the 8ellet, Fredrick Blrkhlll, David Ellison. Sunday, Nov. 9-Monday, Nov. 10, at the Detroit. $27.50 and $36. All ages (800) m British Bulldog: Detroit Street Fight with -¾ *A View From the Bridge.* by Arthur Opera,* 'Grease,* 'Cats,* 'Oklahoma," Urban Jupena, Pew able Pottery, and stu playhouse, 1185 Tienken Road (1 1/4 221-1229/(313) 961-5451 Ahmed Johnson vs. Rocky Melvia; .'1'Mlller, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7-Satuttjay, •A'little Night Music,* 'Pippin* and dents from Southfield Lathrup High miles east of Rochester Road), THE MATT MICHAELS TRIO :;t Country Whippfn" Tag Title Match ^rSfoy'..8, Liberal Arts Theatre at the col- 'Showboat.* 8 p.m, Fridays and • School and Detroit Public Schools. $50, Rochester Hills. Show dates are Jan. 9- With bassist Dan Jordan, drummer Jerry :VX«. 18600 Haggerty Road {between Saturdays, Nov, 14-15, 21-22, and 3 p.m. benefits the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher between Legion of Doom vs. Tag Team 11, 16-18, 22-24. (248) 6529402 * 4$U and Seven Mile roads), Livonia. $8, Sunday, Nov, 16, at the playhouse, 205 Center for abused children and families Champions, The Godwins: Battle of the HAND BELLS CHOIR ^13)462 4409 " '' W.JLong Lake Road; Troy. $15, call for In crises. (248) 626-7527. ext. 3115 Bulls with Vader vs. Farooq, USA vs. Hart Harbor Bells of West Bloomfield, an Please soo noxt page i ' * a«|^-' UNtt The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6,1997 (OF*)E» Making contact: Please submit popular music item's for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (313) 591-7279 Continued from previous page Saturday, Nov. 8, Beale Street Blues, 8 Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) (313) 21 and older, (blues) (313) 581-3650 485-5050 RIGHTEOUS WILLY McKenzie, and special guest Russ Miller, N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 JIMMIE JACKSON AND THE BLUES CON 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Memphis Smoke, 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, and spe and older; 8 p.m.-mldnight Thursday, Nov. NECTION 100 S. Main St.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and cial guest Jack Brokensha, 8-11:30 p.m. 13, Fox and Hounds, 1560 N. Woodward 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 8, older, (rock) (248) 5434300 Thursday, Nov. 13, Botsford Inn, 28000 Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 Fox and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., DJ KEVIN SAUNDERSON Grand River, Farmington Hills. $5 cover and older, (blues) (248) 334-7900/(248) Hosts opening of "Flux," jungle/drum waived with dinner order (served 6:30-9 644-4800 Bloomfield Hills. Cover charge. 21 and and bass club, night," 9 p.m. Sunday. p.m.) plus a $5 drink minimum. 21 and THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 Nov. 9, Motor Lounge. 3515 Caniff, older. (248) 474-4800 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, State Theatre, NIKKI JAMES AND THE FLAMETHROWERS JOE-MORRIS TRIO 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $25. All 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, Moby Dick's, Hamtramck. $6. 18 and older; With DJ 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Gold Dollar Bar, ages, (techno) (313) 961-5451 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover Kenny Dixon Jr. as part of the Planet E. 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. $8 for two CHICAGO charge. 21 and older, (blues) (313) 581- Record ReJease Party at "Maximum sets, (guitar/bass/drums) (313) 833- With the Beach Boys, 7 p.m. Saturday, 3650 Overload" night, 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 6873/(248) 548»9888/(810) 775-4770 Nov. 8. The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 JARS OF CLAY Motor Lounge. $6. 18 and older. (313) ROBERT PIPHO TRIO Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. $25.25 7 p.m. Sund8y, Nov. 9. Royal Oak Music 3690090 or [email protected] 711 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Edison's, and $15.25 reserved, Superfan seating Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. THESCHUQARS 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free. 21 available. All ages, (pop) (248) 377- $19.50. Ail ages. (Christian-inspired pop) With YouCanFly, 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and older..(vibraphone/bass/drums trio) 0100 (248) 546-7610 Woodward Avenue 8rewers. 22646 (248) 645-2150 CIOAR STORE INDIANS ANDREW -JR. BOY" JONES Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Free. 21 and THE RIPPINOTONS 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Clutch Cargo's, 65 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Memphis Smoke, older, (pop/rock) (248) 546-3696 Featuring Russ Greeman, 8 p.m. E. Huron, Pontiac. $7. 18 and older. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and SENSITIVE CLOWN Tuesday, Nov. 11, Royal Oak Music (rockabilly/southern boogie) (248) 333- older, (blues) (248) 543-4300 Celebrates release of CD. "Oh, Rock." Theatre, 318 S. Fourth St., Royal Oak. 2362 MICHAEL KATON with party and performance, 9 p.m. $30. 21 and older. (248) 546-7610 OILBY CLARKE 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 8. Saturday. Nov. 8. Griff's Grill, 20 N. JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET Former Guns 'N Roses guitarist, with Moby Dick's, 5452 Schaefer Road, Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Mill Street Entry Musical revue: New York's Maximillion Productions special guest Beat Angels, 8 p.m. Dearborn. Cover charge. 21 and older. older, (alternative rock) (248) 334-9292 below Clutch Cargo's, 63 E. Huron, Thursday, Nov. 6, Magic Bag, 22920 (blues) (313) 581-3650 KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD Pontiac. $7 in advance. 18 and older, featuring Christine Boger (left to right), Steve Bulger, Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $12 in KILLER FLAMINGOS With Wide Mouth Mason, 6:30 p.m. (jazz/funk) (248) 333-2362 Mindy Miller and Jonathan Gellert in "Good Driving, advance. 18 and older, (rock) (248) 544- 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Memphis Saturday, Nov. 8, State Theatre. 2115 JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI TRIO Amelia Bedelia," a Youtheatre presentation at Music 3030 Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Woodward Ave., Detroit. $16 in advance. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. GEORQE CUNTON AND THE P-FUNK ALL Free. 21 and older. (R&B) (248) 543- All ages, (rock) (313) 961-5451 Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Hall, 350 Madison Ave. (at Brush) in Detroit, 11 a.m. STARS 4300 SISTER MACHINE OUN Free. 21 and older, (sax/piano/bass trio) and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Pease Auditorium, MIKE KING With Prong, and Hanzel Und Gretyl, 9 (248) 645-2150 Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti. 8:30-11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Royal p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Harpo's. 14238 ALEXANDER ZONJIC 9. This musical revue brings Amelia and seven other $16, $10 for EMU students, (funk) (313) Oak Brewery. 210 E. Third St.. Royal Harper, Detroit. Tickets at Ticketmaster. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Friday, Nov. "little book"characters to the stage including: Clifford 487-1221 Oak. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 18 and older, (metal) (313) 824-1700 14-Saturday, Nov. 15. Thai-Chi Express, the Big Red Dog and Screamy Mimi. Tickets are $7 in EDWYN COLLINS 544-1141 SISTER SEED 630 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $7.50. 21 With Closer, 7 p.m. Monday. Nov. 10, 7th KMFDM 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. Royal and older. (313) 963-8424 advance, $8 at the door. Call (313) 963-2366. (No one House, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $8 in 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 14. Clutch Cargo's, Oak Brewery. 210 E. Third St.. Royal under the age of 3 admitted to the theater). advance. 18 and older, (pop) (248) 335- 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. $15. AM ages. Oak. Free. 21 and older, (acoustic-based 8100 (industrial) (248) 333-2362 pop) (248) 544-1151 DAVID CROSBY KUNG FU DIESEL SLAUGHTER WO RLD 7 p.m, Sunday. Nov. 9, 7th House, 7 N. 10 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 6. Library Pub. P p.m. Friday. Nov. 14, Harpo's. 14238 John Bowman (as seen on "Seinfeld") 9 and a short laser presentation. $2.50 for MUSIC Saginaw, Pontiac. Cancelled, (rock) 42100 Grand River. Novi. Free. 21 and Harper Road, Detroit. Tickets at p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 7-8, each additional IMAX movie. Discounts (248) 33^8100 older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 Ticketmaster. 18 and older, (rock) (313) BIO RITMO Lumberjack's Tavern, 1655 Gtengary, available to groups to 10 or more. Hours TOMMY D BAND JOE LABEAU AND THE COOL FLAMES 824-1700 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14-Saturday. Nov. 15, Walled Lake. $8. 21 and over. (248) are: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Bistro 313. 313 E, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, The Lower Town STEREOLAB Mill Street Entry below Clutch Cargo's, 6246007 and 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Walton Boulevard, Pontiac. Free. 21 and Grill, 195 W. Liberty. Plymouth. Cover With Mouse on Mars. 8 p.m. Tuesday. 65 E. Huron, Pontiac. $5. 18 and older. Sundays. (313) 577-8400 or JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB older; 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14-Saturday, charge. 21 and older, (blues) (313) 451- Nov. 11, Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron. (Afro-Caribbean music) (248) 333-2362 http://www.sciencedetrort.org K.P. Anderson and Nick Swardson, Nov. 15, Hennessey's, 49110 Grand 1213 Pontiac. $10 in advance. $13 at the CEUA CRUZ MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTO Thursday. Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8; Basile. River Ave., Wixom. Free. 21 and older, JOHN D. LAMB BAND door. All ages, (dreamy pop) (248) 333- "Queen of Salsa" performs with Jose RY Thursday, Nov. 13-Saturday, Nov. 15, at (blues) (248) 332-9100/(248) 344-4404 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 11, Rock on 2362 Alberto "El Canario.' 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. "Sacred Arts of Haitian Vodou," the first the club, above Kicker's All American or [email protected] Third, 112 E. Third St., Royal Oak. Free. SUPRA AROO 7. Hill Auditorium. 825 N. University, Ann comprehensive exhibition to explore the Grill, 36071 Plymouth Road. Livonia. 8 RAY DAVTES 21 and older; 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Magic Stick in the Arbor. $20-$36. All ages. (800) 221- arts produced within this religion, runs p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. Michigan 12, Frigates, 1103 E. Lake Dr., Novi, Majestic complex. 4140 Woodward Ave., 1229 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays IMMUNITY Fridays-Saturdays. (313) 261-0555 Theater, 603 Liberty. Ann Arbor. $24.50- Free. 21 and older, (singer/songwriter) Detroit. $6. 18 and older, (spacey elec through Sunday, Dec. 28, at The JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S $27.50. All ages, (rock) (313) 668-8397 (248) 542-7625/(248) 624-9607 tronic music) (313) 833-P00L 9 p.m.-l a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Motor Museum of African American History. Musical impressionist Finis Henderson DEEP SPACE SIX U'L BRIAN AND THE ZYDECO TRAVELERS SWING RAYS City Sports Bar and Grill. 1461 N. Perry 315 E. Warren Ave. (at Brush St..). St. (M-24). Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 6 ($10, $20.95 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Blind Pig, 9 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 13. Fifth Avenue. With Starlight Drifters, 9 p.m. Friday. Detroit. "Sacred Arts" features a wide and older; 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, dinner/show), 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4. 19 215 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Cover Nov. 14, Magic Stick in the Majestic spectrum of art objects including Kodiak Grill, 45660 Mound Road. Utica. Friday. Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 8 ($12, and older. (Deadhead) (313) 996-8555 charge. 21 and older, (zydeco/funk/hip complex. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. sequined flags, sacred bottles, pots, Free. 21 and older, (reggae) (248) 377 $23.95 dinner/show); Diane Ford. 8:30 DIAMOND DUKES hop) (248) 542-9922 $6. 18 and older, (rockabilly) 1313) 833- painted calabashes, beaded rattles, 8838/(810) 731 1750 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 13 ($10. $20.95 din 9 p.m, Friday, Nov. 7, Moby Dick's, 5452 THE LOOK POOL bound medicine packets, dolls, cosmo- ner/show). 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover charge. 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Union Lake Grill KOKO TAYLOR OUMOU SANQARE graphs, musical instruments, multi-media Friday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 15 ($12, 21 and older, (blues) (313) 581-3650 and Bar. 2280 Commerce Road, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Magic Bag. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Ark, 316 S. assemblages and contemporary paint Main St., Ann Arbor. $17.50. All ages. $23,95 dinner/show), 7 p.m. Sunday, DJBONE Commerce Township. Free. 21 and older. 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $18 in ings. The exhibit is rated PG-13 as some (rock) (248) 360-7450 (Wassoulou/Mali) (313) 761-1451 Nov. 16 ($10. $20.95 dinner/show), at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov! 7. as part of advance. 18 and older, (blues) (248) of the images in Sacred Arts of Haitian MANANDER PATTERN TOUCHSPEAK the club. 5070 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. "Maximum Overload* at Motor Lounge, 544-3030 Vodou may not be suitable for children 9 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 6, Cross Street Featuring former members of Waka (313) 584-8885 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck. $6. 18 and MARY THOMPSON AND DELTA CHILDREN ages 13 and under, or individuals sensi older, (techno) (313) 369O090 or Station. 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. BLUES BAND Jawaka. with special guest The Civilians. MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE tive to graphic images. Adult supervi [email protected] Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) (313) 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Grand Cafe, 33316 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, Lili's, 2930 A. Whitney Brown from NBC's "Saturday sion is suggested. $3 for adults and $2 DUKE TUMATOE AND THE POWER TRIO 485-5050 Grand River Ave.. Farmington. Free. All Jacob. Hamtramck. Cover charge. 21 and Night Live," 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 for children 12 and under. (313) 494- 9 p.m: Friday, Nov. 14, Soup Kitchen MISFITS ages; 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 14-Saturday. older, (world beat/rock) (313) 875-6555 ($9), and 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 5800 Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), With Sick of It All and Vision of Disorder, Nov. 15, Lonestar Coffee House, 207 S. Friday. Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 8 ($12), at OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Clutch Woodward Ave.. Birmingham. Free. All the club, 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. 'Get Lost" with naturalist Chuck Barnes (blues) (313) 259-2643 Cargo's. 65 E. Huron. Pontiac. $15 in ages, (blues) (248) 615-9181/(248) (313) 996-9080 FOLK: when he reveals everything you ever DUNG-BEETLES- advance and at the door. All ages, (punk) 642-2233 MR. 8'S COMEDY CLUB wanted to know about navigating the 9:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Bo's 8istro. 51 (248) 333-2362 3 SPEED JIMAKANS Jeff Brannon and Manny Shields, 9 p.m. woods 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, N, Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 MORSEL With Plumloco. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Borders Books Friday, Nov. 7, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. at the Lloyd A. Stage Outdoor Education and older, (rock) (248) 338-6200 With Duvalby 8ros. and Lenola, 9:30 13, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann and Music, 43075 Crescent Boulevard, 8, Mr. B's Roadrtouse. 595 N. Lapeer. Center. 6685 Coolidge Highway, Troy. p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. Blind Pig. 206- Novi. Free. All ages; 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. THE QLEN EDDY BAND Arbor. $4. 19 and older, (rock) (313) Oxford. $10. (248) 628^500 (248) 524-3567 208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and 14. Borders Books and Music. 31150 9 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 12, Memphis 996-8555 MARK RIDLEY'S COMEOY CASTLE older, (rock) (313) 996-8555 Southfield Road, Birmingham. Free. All Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. TOAD THE WET SPROCKET Keith Ruff and Jim Klein, 8:30 p.m. MOTOR JAM ages. (248) 347-4643/(248) 644-3571 Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. With Summercamp, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday, Nov. 6 ($6); The Amazing 10 p.m. Friday. Nov. 14. Library Pub, BLAKE CHEN F» O 1» U L. A. TL 14. Stan's Dugout, 3350 Auburn Road, Nov. 12, Royal Oak Music Theatre. 318 Jonathan and Jim Klein, 8:15 p.m. and Auburn Hills. Cover charge. 21 and older, 42100 Grand River. Novi. Free. 21 and With Cosmo and John, 8 p.m. Saturday. W. Fourth St., Royal Oak. $20 in 10:45 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. MUSIC (blues) (248) 543-4300/(248) 852-6433 older, (blues) (248) 349-9110 Nov. 8, as part of 'Singer/Songwriters' advance. 21 and older, (alternative rock) 8 ($17.50), and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. AGNOSTIC FRONT EVERCLEAR MYSTERY TRAIN WITH JIM MCCARTY Night" at U-Club. first floor of the (248) 546-7610 9 ($15); Jim McLean and Gary George, With Vision, Cold As Life, and Hate 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7-Saturday. Nov. 8, University of Michigan's Michigan Union, With Our Lady Peace and Letters to Cleo, 2XL 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 12-Thursday, Breed, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, The Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal 530 S. State St.. Ann Arbor. $7, $5 with 8 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 6. St. Andrew's 10 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Kodiak Grill. Nov. 13. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Oak. Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Friday, ID for students and seniors. $3 children Hall. 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Sold out. 45660 Mound Road. Utica. Free. 21 and ($6); Dom Irrera, winner of the 1995 Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 15. Moby Dick's; ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 Congress, Detroit. $10 in advance. All All ages, (rock) (313) 961-MELT older, (blues) (810) 731-1750 Cable ACE Award for Best Stand-Up ages. (N.Y. hardcore) (313) 961-MELT FOOUSH MORTALS 5452 Schaefer Road. Dearborn. Cover VAL VENTRO BAND and younger. (313) 763-3202 charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543- EDDIE FROM OHIO Comedy Series or Special, with Jim LUTHER ALLISON TRIBUTE CONCERT 10 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Library Pub. 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, Library Pub. McLean. 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Featuring The James Solberg Band, 9 42100 Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and 4300/(313) 581-3650 42100 Grand River, Novi. Free. 21 and With Cliff Eberhart, 8 p.m. Thursday. Friday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Soup Kitchen older; 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Mr. NEW ORLEANS KLEZMER ALLSTARS older, (blues) (248) 349-9110 Nov. 6. The Ark, 316 S. Main St.. Ann With Jazzhead. 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. ($17.50). at the club, 269 E. Fourth St.. Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans), Sport, 13090 Inkster, Redford Township. THE VERVE Arbor. $10, $9 members, students and Motor Lounge, 3515 Caniff. Hamtramck. Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900 or Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 8 p.m. Monday. Nov. 10. St. Andrew's seniors. All ages. $10 in advance. 18 and older. (Klezmer http://www.comedycastle.com (blues) (313) 259-2643 349-9110/(313) 534-7420 Hall, 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Sold out. (bluegrass/country/folk) (313) 761 funk rock band) (313) 369-0090 SECOND CITY AQUARIUM RESCUE UNIT FUNKTELUQENCE All ages, (ethereal Brit pop) (313) 961- 1451 19 WHEELS •Generation X-Files" through December With Soulsun. 8 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Cross Street MELT SUSAN GRACE at the club. 2301 Woodward Ave., Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Station. 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. With Atomic Numbers. 9:30 p.m. Singer/songwriter from Alaska. 7:30 Detroit. 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Ferndale. $8 in advance. 18 and older. Cover charge. 19 and older, (funk) (313) Thursday. Nov. 13. Blind Pig. 206-208 S. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Botsford RANDY VOUN AND THE SONIC BLUES and Sundays, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (rock) (248) 544-3030 485-5050 First St.. Ann Arbor. Cover charge. 19 Inn, 28000 Grand River at Eight Mile. 9 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7, Soup Kitchen Fridays and Saturdays. The cast per CHRIS BEARD BLUES BAND FUNKY GREEN DOGS and older, (roots rock) (313) 996-8555 Farmington Hills. $10. (313) 532-0546 Saloon. 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans). forms a free improvisational comedy set 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, Soup Kitchen With DJ Mike Clark, and Ours. 9 p.m. BETH ORTON USA HUNTER Detroit. Cover charge 21 and older: 9 after Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans). Saturday, Nov 8. Motor Lounge. 3515 With Davtd Poe. 8 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 6, With Jim Roll. Jo Serrapere and Tom p.m. Friday. Nov. 14-Saturday. Nov. 15. shows, and the late shows on Fridays Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. Caniff. Hamtramck. $6 in advance. 21 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac Cover Vesbit, 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7 at the Six- Bogey's. 742 E. Walled Lake Road. and Saturdays. $14 Thursdays. $17.50 (bfues) (313) 259-2643 and older. (313) 369-0090 or charge. 18 and older, (singer/songwrit Walled Lake. Cover charge. 21 and older, String Coffee House. Michigan League, Fridays, $19.50 Saturdays, and $12 BENNY AND THE JETS [email protected] ers) (248) 33S8100 (blues) (313) 259-2643/(248) 669-1141 University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Free. Sundays and Wednesdays. The show's 9 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov, 8. GENESIS OVERKILL VUDU HIPPIES -43.13} 763-4652 ..- , — r title is reflective of current cultural- ?fYe CasR Inn, 2?100~W.'Warren Ave.-— ""Wtttfhew singer Ray Wilson, 8 p.m: . Nov. 8. Mosquito Club- BILL MILLER u. 0 m. Saturday. Nov~8rKodtaVf3rf^ trends, not necessarily the show's con Dearborn Heights. Cover charge. 21 and Friday. Nov. 14. The Palace of Auburn 28949 Joy Road, Westiand. Tickets at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 12. The Ark. 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Free. 21 and tent; Members of the troupe perform 8 Older, (rock) (313) 7304627 Hills. 2 Championship Dr. (1-75 and Ticketmaster. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $13.50. All older (alternapop) (810) 731 1750 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. The Ark. 316 S. THE 8IZER BROTHERS Lapeer Road), Auburn Hills. Cancelled 513-8688 ages. (313) 7611451 WHIPTAIL Main St., Ann Arbor. $15. All ages. (313) 9:30 p.m.-l:30 a.m. Friday. Nov. 7- due to production and sound requirement RFD BOYS 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 12, Blind Pig, 9652222/(313) 7611451 for The Ark Saturday. Nov. 8, Pages. 23621 limitations, (rock) (248) 377 0100 ROBERT PENN 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 7. The Ark. 316 S. 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4. 19 show. Farmington Road. Farmington. Free. 21 GOV'T MULE 9 p.m. Friday. Nov 14. Fox and Hounds. Main St., Ann Arbor. $9, $8 members, and older, (rock) (313) 9968555 and older. (248) 477-0099 With Big Sugar. 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. 1560 Woodward Ave.. Bloomfield Hills students and seniors. All ages, (blue- J.C. WHITELAW BAND BUCK FUZZ Magic Sag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. Cover charge. 21 and older, (blues) grass) (313) 761-1451 IVI US E U JVI S 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. Union Lake Grill 9 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8. Cross Street Ferndale $15. 18 and older, (248) 644 4800 SALLY ROGERS AND TOURS and Bar. 2280 Commerce Road. Station, 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. (rock/bluesy rock) (248) 544-3030 WARY PLEASANT 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, The Ark. 316 S. Commerce Township. Free. 21 and older. Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) (313) GREYBOY ALL-STARS 8 p.m. Tuesdays in November. Woodward Main St., Ann Arbor. $12. $11 members. DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM (rock) (248) 360-7450 485-5050 8 p.m, Thursday, Nov. 13. Magic Bag. Avenue Brewers, 22646 Woodward Ave. students, seniors. All ages. (313) 761 •Remembering Downtown Hudson's' BLUE CAT 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $10 in (two blocks south of Nine Mile Road). 1451 exhibit, a nostalgic look at what made WIDESPREAD PANIC With Ken Murphy, 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. advance. 18 and older, (ska) (248) 544 Ferndale Free 21 and older (quirky MARTIN SEXTON the Hudson's downtown Detroit store an 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 9, Michigan 3030 acoustic pop) (248) 546-3696 icon of the city's prosperous era. runs 6. Fox and Hounds. 1560 Woodward Theater. 603 Liberty St.. Ann Arbor. $20. With Richard Julian, 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. PORT through December 1998. at the museum, Ave,. Btoomffeld Hills. Cover charge. 21 HARMS WAY All ages, (rock) (313) 668-8397 14, and with Dee Carstensen. 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov 8. Bo's Bistro. 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Kirby). Detroit. and older, (blues) (248) 644-4800 9:30 p.m. Friday. Nov 7. Blind Pig. 206 THE WRENS Saturday. Nov. 15, The Ark, 316 S. Mam 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, Cover charge Museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. BLUE EYED SOUL 208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor $5. 19 and With The Notwist and Miss Bliss, 9 p.m. St., Ann Arbor. Cover charge All ages. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 3386200 Wednesday Friday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Rock of Ages older, (rock) (313) 9968555 Wednesday. Nov 12. Magic Stick in the (313) 7611451 PUFF DADDY AND THE FAMILY Saturday Sunday. Free admission record store. 31015 Ford Road. Garden HATCHETMEN Majestic complex. 4140 Woodward Ave,, 9 p.m. Friday. Nov 7. Stan s Dugout, Featunng Lil" Kim, Msse. 112. Lii Cease Wednesdays; $3 for adults, $1.50 City. Free. AM ages; With Son of Adam, Detroit. $5. 18 and older, (spacey pop) E 10 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 8, Rivertown 3350 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills. Cover and The Lox, with special guests Busta 13 A N^l seniors and children aged 1218. free for (3131 833-POOL charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 852 Rhymes. Foxy Drown. Jay 2 and Usher, 7 TNUATRON DANCE THEATER OF ISRAEL children ages 11 and younger Thursdays- Saloon. 1977 Woodbridge. Detroit. Free 21 and older, (rock) (313) 522 6433 p m Sunday, Nov. 9. The Palace of Israeli dance troupe comprised of young Sundays. (313) 8331805 4590/(313) 567 6020 Auburn Hills. 2 Championship Dr.. Auburn LINK WRAY women ages 8 18. 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER' JOHN HIATT With Sherri Jackson, 7:30 p m. Friday. Hills $35.50 and $45.50. All ages With Dieselhead and The Hentchmen, 15. Michigan Theatre, 603 Liberty. Ann IMAX movies include: 'Super Speedway," BONNE TEMPS ROULLE Nov. 14. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 (rap/R&B) (248) 377-0100 originally scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, Arbor. $20. $10 children. All agos (800) 10 am and 11:10 a.m. Mondays 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 Wednesday. Nov. W. Fourth St.. Royal Oak. $22 50 21 PULL Nov. 6. has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. 2211229; 4 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 16. at through Fridays; "Special Effects," 12:20 12. Fox and Hounds. 1560 Woodward and older, (rock) (248) 5467610 9 p.m Friday. Nov. 7. Union Lake Grill Sunday, Nov 9. Majestic. 4140 the State Thoater. 2115 Woodward Ave . p.m. and 1:20 p.m. Mondays through Ave.. Bloomfield Hills Cover charge 21 HIGHWAY 13 and Bar. 2280 Commerce Road. Woodward Ave., Detroit $15 in advance. Detroit. $20 adult. $15 student, $10 Fridays. 12 45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. and older, (blues) (248) 644 4800 With Lords of the Highway and Johnny Commerce Township. Free. 21 and older, 18 and older (rockabilly) (313) 833 upper balcony, $25 cabaret seating. $35 Saturdays, and 1:45 p.m Sundays. BROADZILLA Walker, Magic Stick m the Majest'c com 10 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 13. Library Pub. 9700 donor, $50 patron to benefit the Barbara 'Destiny in Space." 12:45 p.m. Sundays, With Elephant Ear and Sphincter. 9 p.m plex, 4140 Woodward Ave. Detroit $6 42100 Grand Rivet. Novi. Free. 21 and Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (ROO) at the museum. 5020 John R (at Warren Friday, Nov. 14. Viper Room (formerly 18 and older (rockobilly) (313) 833 older (rock) (248) 360-7450/(248) 349 ZOORU 5276266 Road!, Detroit $6.75 for adults. $4 75 The Impound). 17320 Harper. Detroit for youths 3 17.and seniors 60 and older, Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) (313) POOL 9110 With The Left Side. 9 30 p.m Friday. includes one screening of an iMAX film. 8849441 HUMONCULOUS LAURA RAIN BLUES JAM SESSION Nov 14. Blind Pig. 206208 S First St.. C O M K I) Y a visit to the Exhibit Floor, a live science BUOS 8EDD0W BAND 9 p.m Friday. Nov 14. Cross Street 9 p m Thursdays. Moby Dick's. 5452 Ann Arbor. $5 19 and older (rock) (313) Schaefer Road. Dearborn. Cover charge. 996^8555 BLUE OX COMEDY CLUB demonstration in the Discovery Theatre 9 30 p.m 1:30 a.m Friday. Nov 7 Station. 511 W Cross St , Ypsilanti. E6(0F*) The Observer & Eccenfr/c/THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 mxim mm Z iJ. -*~* 4 w» •. It's either love it or hate it with 'Boogie Nights' Despite most an artful blend of clever film dozen or so characters that Horner's tight little community era routinely follows the actors important to see the genuine*. * TICKETS ly glowing making technique, an intelligent rotate in Homer's orbit. One is of dreamers, who, naive aa it in and out of the water. heat that Dirk generates when A PLEASE notices, the new script and impressive ensemble Little Bill ("Fargo's" William H. sounds, strive to deliver a quali Fans of 1970s kitsch will love he performs for the first time ? movie "Boogie acting. Macy), a nervous man in a con ty product. This naivete doesn't the clothes, and especially the with Amber Waves (Julianne . Nights" has col This second feature from writ stant search for his nymphoma really harm ^Boogie Nights," music. You half expect to see the Moore), a veteran porn superstar ; lected mixed er/director Paul Thomas Ander niac wife. Technician Todd Park because, unlike "Flynt," it rarely soundtrack credited to K-Tel, who becomes a sort of mother .m reviews at your son is a two-and-a-half hour er (Thomas Jane) makes an awk sets out to moralize. since it has all those guilty plea figure for him. •.•;'•$ neighborhood (reportedly closer to three in its ward attempt to show Dirk that At its best, the movie works as sures from the period, including "Boogie Nights" is at its mos£-V movie house. original cut) mini-epic about a his interest is more than profes a metaphor for an entire era, "You Sexy Thing," "Boogie uncompromising when depicting^ • This split well-endowed busboy (Mark sional. which becomes especially evi Shoes," and Andrew Gold's Dirk as a likable dolt who would seemed especial VVahlberg) who, under the name Especially fine are the early dent with the catastrophic inci "Lonely Boy." n't have made it without his_ . ly evident as I Dirk Diggler, climbs to the top of scenes in which Dirk first meets dent that occurs just seconds Most pepple still can't get over "gift.r Dirk's true talent is dis JOHN walked out of a the pornographic movie industry loyal friend Reed Rothchild before the start of the 1980s. "Marky Mark" Wahlberg in a played in the movie's much MONAQHAN weeknight at the close of the 1970s. (John C. Reilly) and the two flex While he opens and closes "Boo dramatic role. Get over it. The talked about final shot, which screening at the These were the glory years of their bench-pressing abilities. gie Nights" with tributes to former white rapper and under bugged me a bit at first. Star Southfield. adult entertainment, not long Soon the two, in probably the director Martin Scorsese ("Good- wear spokesman, already Then I realized that the image, There were those convinced after "Deep Throat" made it fash movie's funniest scene, star as fellas" and "Raging Bull" respec praised for his work in "Basket like the movie, packs a powerful , that this was probably the most ionable for "regular" couples to crime-fighting superstuds, com tively), Anderson shows his origi ball Diaries" and "Fear," more message. The story of Dirk's exhilarating movie experience of see X-rated entertainment. Like plete with numchuks, wide-col nality at least a dozen times in than holds his own. meteoric success is actually the , the year. The twenty-somethings an old warhorse unable to adapt lared polyester shirts and the film. I can't imagine anyone And what can you say about story of Hollywood, where "mak in front of me, however, were so to changing times, director Jack wacka-wacka guitar. else keeping us on the edge of Reynolds? Only that it's ironic ing it" really has nothing to do disappointed that they actually Horner (Burt Reynolds) doesn't As in last year's "The People our seats with a bag of baking that his best work should be set with brains or talent, but centers • tried talking strangers out of see the future in videocassettes, Vs. Larry Flynt," the seamy soda, a handful of firecrackers in the decade where he initially on that area below the belt. buying tickets for the next show. which of course changed the way underbelly of the porno industry and a Night Ranger record blar enjoyed his popularity. Of course, Most great movies have these movies were made and stays pretty much offscreen. The ing on the hi-fi. he spent much of that time mak- John Monaghan welcomes ..• opened to this kind of controver Watched. exploitation and cynicism usual Want to see a nice piece of ing one miserable film after your calls and comments. To sy, and, as far as I'm concerned, Anderson introduces us, ly associated with X-rated enter camerawork? Check out the another. leave John a' voice mail message, "Boogie Nights" is one of them, Robert Altman-style, to the tainment comes from outside scenes around the pool at Though the movie is all about dial (313) 953-2047 on a touch- Horner's house, where the cam sex, it's rarely gratuitous. 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Bargain Matinees Daily I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST WestRlw 6SM900 SUMMER (R) 9 Mile, CATTACA{PG13) Celebrating Detroit's good reputation :| MShw^lba6wn* UFE LESS ORDINARY (R) AIS«M1.50W •v- .- 'IX m MifltfMi dHiifciMMiAfli mammmmmmmjm The Observer & EccentricfTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 (OF*)E7 IJ */•> •& STREET SCENE Former street singer finds herself in dreamland Singing covers the boundaries of torch ballads, get out of the house," Peyroux the time. with. People in New York may--* of songs by folk and blues. When Peyroux said. "So I took my guitar and Busking, she added, proved to have that spirit, but they don't Edith Piaf, started singing, her notes sliding learned some music." be a valuable lesson. have the resources. It's a lot Patsy Cline and off their bases, members of the Immediately, she was drawn to "Singing on the street was a more hardship and a lot lossv^ Billie Holiday audience were overheard the Latin Quarter which is filled life lesson. That's what allowed room for creativity," Peyroux ?£ seems harmless describing her as "different." with jazz players and street per me to live with my music. I said. £ enough, but "Being different is a great formers. learned that your job is a part of torch singer virtue," Peyroux said. "It's the By 198.9, Peyroux was the hat- your life. Your art should be part "Paris has changed a lot too. -- Madeleine Pey theatrics of that type of singer passer for a group of buskers of your life. All of those things It's a lot harder to find musi roux learned CHRISTINA that attracts me the most. I'm called the Riverboat Shufflers. made it really special." cians on the Right Bank. That's FUOCO otherwise after kind of theater oriented. Choos Eventually she persuaded the At age 21 she returned to New because of the law. The people or ^ she was arrested ing^ songs and listening to band to let her sing the only York and, it was there that she the police decide that they don't - for singing on a singers is the dramatic aspect of song that was in her repertoire - was discovered by Yves Beau- want to have that going on any street corner in New York. it all. I was familiar with most of "Georgia." Soon she found herself vais, an Atlantic Records vice more." "1 guess I was within 10 feet .Edith Piaf and most of those singing a cappella in an president. She attributes her (of an ATM)," Peyroux said of the kinds of singers while I was a impromptu street corner audi success to her years in The City If you have a question or com law that prohibits panhandling child growing up." tion for The Lost Wandering of Lights. ment for Christina Fuoco, you within 10 feet of an ATM. Born in Athens, Ga., and Blues and Jazz Band. may leave a message for her at "It was a law that had been raised between Southern Califor "The leader of the band came "It's a very inspiring atmo (313) 953-2047, ext. 2130, or by artfund for six months. They Living in "Dreamland:" nia, Brooklyn, and Paris, Pey up to me on the street and said, sphere. I often thought that if I writing to her at The Observer & could have told us to move roux was performing by age 15, 'OK, sing a song for me right never moved to Paris I wouldn't Eccentric. Newspapers, 36251 arooind the corner, but they Madeleine Peyroux. when she began busking now.' So I sang 'Jeepers Creepers' have learned to play music. If I Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Ml handcuffed us and wrote us all throughout Paris in 1987. and just snapped my fingers," were in New York City, it would 48150, or via e-mail at CFuo- summons. When I showed up in said Peyroux, who was only 16 at Ziegfeld Follies' "Was I?", Billie "I started out just wanting to be harder to find people to play [email protected]. court, they had to let me go Holiday's "(Getting Some) Fun because the other two people Out of Life," and Bessie Smith's were let go," Peyroux explained. > "Muddy Water," "Reckless Blues," For Peyroux, the last year has and "Lovesick Blues." Gilby Clarke happy to leave Guns 'n Roses essentially been a "Dreamland" "She's one of my idols," Pey for her. After a few dates with roux said of Smith. "She sang BY CHRISTINA FUOCO "I love all that old '70s glam whose hits include "Paradise them. I never really got a first Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair, STAFF WRITER songs with a woman's character, stuff. Some of my favorite artists City," "Welcome to the Jungle," hand response from the people. the Canadian singer/ songwriter and confirmed the fact that For guitarist Gilby Clarke, life are David Bowie and T-Rex. It's and "November Rain." Playing clubs, helps you stay in hired Peyroux as the opening act women have something to say in without Guns 'N Roses is like fun to play that kind of music. It "I was just about to put out my contact with them." on her entire fall tour, including their own right. Just the sound visiting "Paradise City." wouldn't be fun to do a whole first solo record ( 'Pawnshop Gui Clarke added that his show at Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Fox The of her voice tells you that." "I'm much happier. Look, it record that way," the Ohio native tars') and take a long break from the Magic Bag - which will atre in Detroit. Her backing band on "Dream was a great band. We had a real said of "Mickey Marmalade." Guns before we started the new include former Kiss member Eric "Not only is it like a really, land" is noteworthy in its own ly great time. It was also very He calls "Wasn't Yesterday record. I figured I would make Singer on drums - will be a "very really great tour because we're right - Marc Ribot on guitars, stressful. I never got to do any Great" a "three-minute version of my own record, do a tour and live show." playing theaters, but there's a lot banjo and Dobro; guitarist Ver thing. I pretty much just played what I do. If I died and I could just bide my time. During all "We're a bunch of old punk of (fan and press) attention to it. non Reid, formerly of Living rhythm guitar." only take one song with you, that that Axl wanted to change the rockers. It's a very live show. We We're working with some of the Colour; saxophone and bass clar Now Clarke has the opportuni song sums it up." sound of the band and the style kind of go with it. We start it off nicest people. It's efficient and inet player James Carter, a ty to try just about anything. On Clarke began his recording of the band. He made it clear and see how the audience nice and everything you could Detroit native; drummer Leon Sept. 23, he released his sopho career with Los Angeles popsters that I wasn't going to be part of responds. We feel it out and try hope for. I really appreciate it," Parker; violin player Regina more solo effort, "The Hangover," Candy, whose only album "What the new sound." to get the audiences involved. It's Peyroux said. Carter, and pianist Cyrus Chest (Paradigm Records). ever Happened to Fun?" was After touring stadiums and loud and we let the audience The Georgia-born singer is nut. .A raucous romp through glam recently reissued by Mercury. arenas with G 'N R, the guitarist participate." touring in support of her debut At the Fox, Peyroux, joined by rock ("Mickey Marmalade"), He performed with the pop- said that he's enjoying playing "Dr;eamla"nd" (Atlantic) which a-cornet and an acoustic guitar rock ("Wasn't Yesterday Great," metal cult band Kill For Thrills clubs once again. Gilby Clarke performs with was released in October 1996. player, evoked memories of Cline "It's Good Enough for Rock *n' until Guns 'N Roses singer Axl "It was great. It's the first time special guest Beat Angels on Besides originals, "Dreamland" and Holiday, "as well as Roll"), The Beatles' "Happiness is Rose asked Clarke to replace I can be up close to the fans. I Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Magic includes Edith Piafs "La Vie En vaudeville acts. Dressed in a a Warm Gun," and David Bowie's departing guitarist Izzy can relate and get a response Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Fern- Rose," Patsy Cline's "Walkin" sparkling pink jacket, white "Hang Onto Yourself," Clarke Stradlin. from them. In Guns, you never dale, Doors open at 8 p.m. for the Aft^r Midnight," Fats Waller's shirt and baggy blue jeans, the proves he was a talent hidden Clarke, who left G 'N R in really got to talk to the people 18 and older show. Tickets are "I'm. 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WEST RIVER SI Alt ROCHESTER "STATS0UTHriEl6.i;»Hu..K .Vm WEST RIVER www enmifi mms com r>0 MlUl 0* DISCOUOT COUPMtt ACCOTIO E8* The Observer & EccentricfTmBSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1997 ;> r , , ; , , : .*-*'« *' * ''-•. / ,"' •.'^ ;••:••'•.•'''' ,'/•:'-':/-U"-.': i;U? *v'w;'i .^^'-/'''': ;'.^.i'V' it ';;*>Sv'. : ' ' ".'-V-'.' ;>*v;" ;•'•' vC' -.:»" .)5¾1 A' - ^"WM'^.V^^-v^-'i^.^fc^-V-i/'^Y'^'' : "•'•*••-^- fa'-U ^.-:*-4^v^>^XO»A«r^dA£s*^U^i :.(^.^.^,-::^,^:.1-:^^, lil-JiiiV-'.&^i^-iV^^^ mtmmmmmM Schoolcraft grad showcases culinary talents at Fleetwood BY ELEANOR HEALD SPECIAL WRITER Fleetwood on 6th Where: 209 West Sixth Street, (between Main and Washington), . If you thought that Royal Oak Royal Oak, (248) 541-8050. .was only a casual dining haven, Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 4 you haven't discovered Fleet p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. wood on 6th. If you've tried the Menu: Lunch hour sandwich shop. At dinner, fine dining with more casual ambiance of Royal. continental cuisine and a large number of daily specials. All Oak eateries and want the feel of entrees include choice of soup or salad and bread basket. Kid's white table cloth pampering with menu available upon request. Btyle, Fleetwood on 6th makes a Cost: Sandwiches $6-7; Appetizers $7-9; Entrees $10-17; Daily good fit. specials $15-20. Believing that there was a fine Reservations: for groups over four people. dining void in Royal Oak, part Credit cards: all majors accepted. ners Keith Wadle and Ron Sarce- vich, backed by Keith's father Ron, opened Fleetwood on 6th five months ago. No strangers to becomes the fine dining smoking yard." the restaurant scene, Wadle also area. A pianist and vocalist, spe And Chef Dan, one of five mas owns Cadillac Cafe on Grand cializing in blues and jazz, pro ter chefs among the culinary River Avenue in Farmington vide entertainment in the classy instructors at Schoolcraft, Hills and Sarcevich is part- bar area Wednesday through remembers Fuhrman well. owner of Vladimir's Banquet Saturday evenings. The bar has "She is one of the two best stu Facility, also in Farmington plush stools plus high top tables dents I've had in my eight years Hills. with comfortable stools. at Schoolcraft," he praised. "She » Fleetwood is located in a build A principally California wine is talented, self-motivated, deter ing, originally renovated from a list includes more than a dozen mined and a firecracker. I tag car wash by Benno Steinborn for wines at $30 or less per bottle her as the lady's version of the his Benno's Restaurant which with most served by the glass John Wayne attitude." never formally opened due to,., between $3,50 and $6.50. Two Among Fuhrman's most popu Steinborn's illness. Under new dozen beers range $2.75 to $5.75. lar appetizers are Mushroom Using the right-hand rule (the Essence, a combination of wild ownership, it was called Daniel's, STAF? PHOTO BY DAN DEAN known for good food and a classic ' price column), entrees accompa mushrooms sauteed with bacon martini bar. It closed and the nied by choice of soup or salad and green onions and baked with Pampering with style: Carmen Young (left to right), ChefMarlene Fuhrman, Rebecca building was vacant until Wadle are quite reasonable. Chef Mar- blue cheese in a flaky pastry. Wadle and Keith Wadle welcome customers at Fleetwood on 6th in Royal Oak. The bought it last autumn and gave lene Fuhrman, a 1993 School Shrimp Kitty, named as such newly renovated restaurant offers a fine dining experience. it a serious interior facelift. He craft College grad, showcases her because it looks like cats tails, is knocked out walls, brightened talents with a varied menu com a trio of jumbo shrimp wrapped others and created a more spa plemented by daily specials. in light phyllo pastry. Cajun "At Schoolcraft, Chef Dan Tenderloin Tips offer a tangy Wellington, a twist on the beef rooms and rock shrimp served Also in the months ahead, cious, welcoming feel. preparation with garlic, spinach over angel hair pasta $10. Fleetwood will be offering dinner During lunch, a smaller room Hugelier preached perfection kick. Florida Crab Cakes are a ism," said Fuhrman. "Chef Dan double treat, prepared with snow ana mushroom duxell served There's also garden delight packages, winemaker dinners serves as a sandwich shop with a with rich, garlic cream sauce Roasted Tomato Linguine $10. and Martini and Stogies nights good selection of traditional taught me that this is a serious crab and rock shrimp. business, but I had to have fun Among top-selling entrees are $15. The winter months will see (there's already a stocked hurjji: favorites including chicken or Catering to the 77 percent of Fuhrman work her way into dor on premise and the smoking tuna salad, club, reuben and cooking in order to be good. I tell Honey Roasted Salmon, a 10-oz everyone who asks that you don't portion topped with an apple- Americans who say they eat what she calls "my heavy Michi area is specially ventilated). - • Fleetwood burger. As meatless pasta at least once each week is gan influences" in the menu. There's much about Fleetwood choices there's Portabello Burger have to go to the Culinary Insti walnut-raisin chutney served tute of America in New York to with roasted redskin potatoes Perfected Pasta, creamy basil "There will be more dried cher that appeals for a night on Ihe or Veggie Sandwich. pesto tossed with roasted red. ries in sauces plus game birds town or extending the evening During dinner, this room get good training. A great culi and fresh vegetable $15; Filet nary school is right in our back Mignon $17; and Chicken peppers, sundried tomato, mush and game meats," she said. after theater. Gobble up Thanksgiving Day at fine area restaurants Spending time together is includes soup, salad, turkey and Thanksgiving buffet in the main Or pick up a complete dinner the ages" buffet. Three seatings, menu. •'•• what counts on holidays, and for trimmings, other menu items dining room begin at noon and package for 6 to 8 people for 1:00 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at • Tow*isend Hotel Rug&y families who would rather leave also available. can be scheduled on the hour $110. The pre-cooked package $24.95 for adults; $12.95 for kids Grille - rfilQJTownsend Street^ the cooking to someone else on • Mama-Mia Restaurant & until 4 p.m. In the coach house, comes with reheating instruc under 12; and toddlers free. BirminghamTT2^8) 642-5999. Thanksgiving Day, here are some Pizzeria - 27770 Plymouth seatings are 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 tions and includes a whole fresh- Beginning with crisp crudites, From noon until\10 p.m. the options to consider. Reserving in Road, Livonia, (313) 427-1000, p.m. The bountiful buffet begins dressed Amish turkey, tradition perfectly dressed salads and Thanksgiving Day menu is pre- advance is strongly advised and Open noon to 9 p.m. Whole with salads, relishes and veg al stuffing, butter-whipped pota house-smoked fish, the follow- fixed (all-inclusiveNvith the in some cases essential. turkey dinner for parties up to etable erudite and includes, in toes, sweet potatoes, gravy, cran ups are generous portions of exception of beverageAwith a Wayne County eight, carve it at your table, $79, addition to roast turkey with berries, fresh broccoli, carrots, roasted turkey, roasted prime variety of entree selections, • Schoolcraft College - The includes pumpkin or apple pie. savory dressing and all the trim mixed organic greens, pesto rib, grilled Atlantic salmon and ditional Thanksgiving with al Culinary Arts Department will Take home the leftovers. Single mings, sliced roast beef, smoked pasta salad, rolls and flat bread, glazed ham. All are accompa the fixings $42, roast prime rib prepare a complete Thanksgiv turkey dinners, and other menu cider-baked ham or baked cod pumpkin and apple pie. This nied by vegetables, potatoes and $44, broiled Lake Superior ing Day dinner, ready for pick-up items will also be available. fish. Bread pudding, fruit and package must be reserved ahead best of all, Chef Louai's corn Whitefish $42, roast rack of the Wednesday before Thanks • Mitch Housey's - 28500 pumpkin pies are desserts. Cost and picked up between 8 a.m. flake, walnuts and sundried lamb, $49 or a meatless selection giving. Included with a 14- to 16- Schoolcraft (opposite Ladbroke is $19.95 per person. Children and 3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. cherry stuffing. A cascading with portabello mushroom and ! pound whole turkey are stuffing, DRC) Livonia, (313) 425-5520. age 10 and Under half price. • MacKinnon's - 126 E. sweet table with torts, flans, oven-roasted tomato tossed with ' a fresh vegetable, yams, relish Seatings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 • Charley's Crab - 5498 Main, Northville, (248) 348-1991. mini pastries, fresh fruit and fettucini $40. The price includes i and gravy. The meal will serve 8 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Traditional Crooks Road, Troy, next to From 1-5 p.m. roast Amish berries completes the feast. the entree plus choice of appetiz ' to 10 people and cost between Thanksgiving turkey dinner Northfield Hilton, (248) 879- turkey & dressing with all the • Rochester Chop House - er, soup, salad and concludes $70 and $80. Fresh pies a"hd with trimmings. Parties of six or 2060. From noon to 9 p.m. trimmings is $22.95, but there's 306 North Main, Rochester (248) with a dessert tray bounty with cheesecake can also be pur more can carve their own turkey Charley's Crab will serve tradi also a dazzling array of a la carte 651-2266. "Thanksgiving at our fresh baked pies, tortes and chased to compliment the meal. at the table and take home left tional roast turkey with giblet appetizers, oysters and crab house" is the special theme from cheesecake. Late planners be Call (313) 462-4491 to place your overs. Cost $9.95 per person plus gravy, yams, mashed potatoes cakes plus 10 other entrees in noon to 7 p.m. Tom turkey forewarned, Thanksgiving in the order. tax, tip and beverages. and cranberry relish $13.75. addition to turkey. If turkey is served with garlic buttered Rugby Grille sells out every year. • Ernesto's - 41661 Plymouth • Water Club Grill - 39500 Children's portion is $6.75. Also not the fowl of choice, duck with mashed potatoes, stuffing, giblet List compiled by Keely Wygo- Road (west of Haggerty) Ply Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, offered with fresh autumn side raspberry reduction $26.95 or gravy, spaghetti squash and nik, Observer & Eccentric Taste mouth, (313) 453-2002. Open (313) 454-0666 - Open 1-6 p.m., dishes are Canadian goose in baked chicken strudel $19.95 is cranberry sauce is $14.95. Chil and Entertainment Editor, and noon to 6 p.m., all day buffet Thanksgiving Turkey dinner natural sauce $17.50 and Nan: offered. For the beef aficionado, dren's portion for ages 13 and wine columnist Eleanor Heald. If , includes traditional turkey with with the trimmings $10.95 per tucket Cape Scallops $20. there's herb-roasted Angus under $5.95. But if you'd prefer your restaurant is not included trimmings, ham, pork loin, Ital person, regular menu will also be • Excalibur - 28875 prime rib, Beef Wellington, both roasted goose $16.95 or venison in our list, send menu to Wygonik ian dishes, desserts, and more. available. Franklin Road, (corner of 12 $26.95 or 20-ounce char-grilled $18.95, that's also on the menu at the Observer & Eccentric Cost $17.95 per person, children Mile Road and Northwestern porterhouse $29.95. along with selected popular Newspapers, or fax (313) 591- OAKLAND COUNTY 7279. ages 6-12, $8.95; children five • Botsford Inn - 2800 Grand Highway), Southfield, (248) 358- • Oakland Grill - 32832 items from the Chop House and younger complimentary. River, Farmington Hills (248} 3355. Open for dinner 2-10 p.m. Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak • Leather Bottle - 20300 474-4800. Seatings for a Service will be from the dinner (248) 549-7700. Tempting Farmington Road, Livonia,^(248) menu and includes Thanksgiving turkey-day palates will be Chef specials. Louai Sharkas' elegant "feast for 474-2420, Open 1-6 fm., ^, Thanksgiving Day menu fea The tures choice of turkey, baked AAAAAAAAA BARITONES Atlantic cod, glazed ham, beef, NKwvwmuwu'wvAWigs Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall and chicken breast supreme. *• • Y • Y • • YA FRIDAY SPECIA3L% 8 PM SUNDAY • NOVEMBER B™ 1997 ICost $11.95 per person, chil- ^OK PED|*q£ 4mt*tl*f ' dren's menu also available. 9Q Fish & Chips Metropolitan Opera Legtnd Ik Leon'sTamily Dining - QuintoMilito PABLO ELVIRA • 28904 Seven Mile Road, Livonia //woo Can far ! ^QTJINTO M1L1TO 1 (248) 478-7811. Open 7 a.m. to 8 ^9S :•-',...! DINO VALLE fcUt ', p.m. Special Thanksgiving menu, i I Maestro Russell Reed ; turkey dinner, $6.95 per person, 3% ^otaforh ^nn | ,1 Plymouth Symphony Orchestra $4.95 children 12 and under, FRI • SAT • SUN |"**A A A A A A A AV Pablo Elvira Farmington Hi)Is DINNE,._R SPECIA. 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