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- \ •'•- t ,!• » -, THE WEEK suit I •;• AHEAD Mayor Robert Thomas denied his firing of for­ coincidence that he (Skene) was TOe jury sided with Skene. mer Westland Parks and Recreation Director charged immediately after he was "The jury spoke," Westland police Lt. Charles Skene stemmed from embezzling alle- fired," :.-:-/:. Gary Sikorski said Thursday, following Thomas fired Skene last April 22, the verdict..^They heard thV evidence: ations. Plymouth attorney Stephen Boak says exactly one Week before Skene was arid they made their decision." : " MONDAY e expects Skene will file suit. charged with five counts of embezzling i Skene has referred questions about V money from parks and recreation rev­ possible lawsuit fo Boak, but he said he BY DARRELL CLEM Thomas said."He was fired because I ; Court closing: the l&ik felt he was not living up to my expecta­ enues. •"':' ••••.:;:'::'. v••; has endured his ordeal because hjs STAFFWiarreR Prosecuting attorney Tom Dawson, "true friends" remained supportive of As a lawsuit threat grew Friday, tions of a parks and recreation direc­ DikriciCourt will be tor.0 • .,: ^^: vv^Vr--y-;' :¾ in a trial that ended Wednesday, tried Mayor Robert Thomas denied his firing to convince jurors that Skene took as : "This lias taught me a lot about closedonMonday> to of former Westland Parks and Recre­ Plymouth attorney Stephen Boak, saying he expects Skene will file suit much as $10,000 to support a gambling frienoUhip^hesaid. ••.: '; observe the Presidents' ation Director Charles Skene stemmed habit './.•.' \fv.'v-,•''--.-.;/":';•' •:'• Boak predicted with confidencei eVen from embezzling allegations rejected against the city of Westland, rejected Day holiday. There iytti the mayors statements.; i Skene had maintained his innocence before Skene's trial began that a jury; Thursday by a Wayne County Circuit all along, and Boak mounted a defense wouldn't convict him. Boak also criti- be no evening probation Court jury. "The mayor can callKwh&t he wants," Boak said. "But I.don't think a that placed Westland's money-handling ohMonday,fhe court will "He was not fired for this problem," procedures on trial alongside Skene. be open for: regular busi­ civil jury is going to believe it*a mere ,> Please see SIUENSVA2 • ness at 8:30 aM* Tuesday, Feb.lt Write on By the TUESDAY books; v Westland WakeUp Westland: Jerry Mayor t Robert Wright of the Risk Analy­ Thomas sis Man^emeht Inc. and for­ group will speak at the mer WakeUp Westland break­ for fast Tuesday, Feb 17. The Torn Tay­ topic will be "How to lor are^ Manage Your Risk Within bothbud- Your Profit Center." With authors.T 28 years inlaw enforce­ nomas is ment, Wright solved a writing theft ring for Hudson's. two books, Call for reservations, one about (734)326-7222. alien abduction and one City council: Westland on how to City Council Will campaign regular meeting at 7p;m for local Tuesday in Westland City offices; Hall, Ford Road west of Taylors, book - ytw^ 'cUfeaifyris} School vote: Westland available voters will visit the polls for $150. Tuesday to decide a 4- mitl bond proposal. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8p.m.

WEDNESDAY 8TA» PHOTO ST JW*W«U> Tradeforum: Congress- woman Lynn Rivers will host a forum titled "InternationalTrade: Economic Boom or Bust," BY DARRELL CLEM isn't suspected of murder, although Taylor's book already is available year Wait as he revises it. STAFF WRITER he writes about it in "The Golf Mur-, for $150. For information, visit his Taylor already has sold half of his at 7-9p.m; Wednesday, : : : r : Two Westland mayors have become ders."- :, -' ,ly':'[•:'•'-'.':•••''- ':"*'". ;•::'- ' '. :':;y.'-Web; page . at 400 copies of "The Golf Murders," Feb. 18, at the Friendship involved in alien abduction and mur­ Thomas and Taylor appear to be httpV/www.gblfmy8tery .com. which provides summaries and opin­ Center, 1119 Newburgh der. '• •'.";• : ••.-'• ;•;.: starting a trend that could make : "I like to write at night; Tm a late- ions about every known mystery . OJC, so they only wrote about it. Westland the place to be for mayors night person "Thomas said, Tt's fun, novel with golfing in the plot. It also Road^^sllaMrTbpics aspiring to be authprs, and it's a good way to relax.* features 16 pages of color reproduc­ •'. Mayor Robert Thomas, 47, swears tions of 144 dust jackets. / v; will be trade deficits, open hi8 novel about aliens abducting a Thomas ii;writlng two books, one Thomas hopes to self-publish his- market economies, human being isn't based on personal about alien: abduction and one on how campaign advice book by summer, but' "I perceived a need for a reference experience, ; ''•'-^'^r.':••', to campaign for local offices. Neither readers wanting to critique his sci­ book to facilitate (golf mystery) collec- exports, imports, NAFTA is finished, ence fiction talents could face a two- and "fast track.'* " , And former Mayor Tom Taylor; 61, Please MAYORS, A2 INDEX on •Obituaries ! •••/•••••o''A2 • ClMsifled Index H3 BY DARRELL CLEM A citizens' committee recommended' Real Estate /'..• •:•:--.PI STAFF WRrrSR the bond proposal after touring all dis­ CroMword F8 WAYNE-WESTLAND SCHOOLS trict buildings and surveying needs fori •;,-Joi* .'• HI A Wayne»Westland citizens' commit­ building repairs and classroom technol­ tee will campaign aggressively early A citizens' committee pushing the computer services director who heads ogy improvements. Autos _J1 this week amid hopes of convincing vot­ measure will try to rally for support the district's elections office, Wouldn't Superintendent Greg Baracy has; Home ft Service M- ers to support a $108,3 million bond from a "phone bank" off of school dis­ predict a possible turnout among the said the bond proposal would allow the ITM^_:^ ; 1 „.„._"._ proposal in Tuesday's special election. trict property,,Charlotte Sherman, district's 88,000 registered voters. \> district to catch up with jjpme badly- I Arts A Leisure In a final push through Tuesday, assistant superintendent/general "I'm never good at the crystal ball," needed repairs and move away from administration, said. I Sports ft Recreation Dl committee members will phone poten­ she said Friday, "I've seen everywhere What he has called "crisis manage-, tial voters and urge them to support Scattered opponents have encour­ from 2,000 to 16,000 people turn but ment." •' I Health News " Dtt the plan to improve school buildings aged voters to oppose the bond propos­ for an election." He has labeled the proposal as cru-; and upgrade classroom technology. al, although the election hasn't prompt­ Only 400 people bothered to vote by clal to ensuring that Wayne-Westland The owner of a $90,000 home would ed the level of heated public disputes absentee ballot, Piereson said, but she student* will receive an education com­ HOW TO REACH US pay an additional $180 a year if voters that erupted between supporters and said the small number can't necessarily parable to that of pupils in neighboring approve the 4-mill, 22-year tax propos­ critics in previous elections. : be used to predict a low turnout at school districts. Newsroom: m-itt-2104 al.. . • ' •,'• --.:- Susan Piereson, Wayne-Weatland polls Tuesday. Newsroom Fax: E-mail: Mwwoome Surplus food The seminar will be 10-11:30 a.m. for children Nightllne/Sports: from 6 to 8 and noon to 2 p.m. for those 9 and older. mttuiM The city of Westland will have its surplus food Reader Comment Line: Children who register in advance will receive a 7S44SS-2042 program at the Dorsey Community Center. PLACES&FACES certificate. Classified Advertising: T*4-Btl*fOO For Palmer, Stieber, Merrimari and Wildwood Fee is $20 per participant. Display Advertising:7»Utl-2S0 0 roads, which is known as Norwayne and Oak Vil­ Kids self-defense To register or to obtain more information, parents Home Delivery:TS*SSUH» 0 lage, it will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. A self-defense seminar for children will be held by may call Perkins at 266-0566. For all other residents, excluding Precinct 28, it certified black belt holder Kelly Perkins of Garden Will be: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. City Saturday, Feb. 21, in St. Matthew Lutheran Billiards Instruction School, on Venoy north of Ford, Westland. •; Free women's billiards instruction will be at 2 ' Food this month will include applesauce, refried . .•»• She will cover life-saving prevention and tho p.m. Tuesdays at the Senior Resources Department beans, pinto beans, tomatoes and spaghetti. "break away and get away" techniques. Friendship Center, Class size is limited. Sigh up at Call (734) 5950366 for information. Participants will also receive a self-defense pack* the center's front desk. Call (734) 722-7632 for infor­ 1 et. •.• .•'•''•.•:• mation.".-' ..'' •?' t «174 10011

#*mn : Ife :V •i* -s. /;-*... *• Mm The Observer A Eccentric/ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1998 •*•»• OBITUARIES Skene frompageAl and four great-grandchildren. winski, 60, of Westland were «ized investigators for implying last year that Thomas said. "Ifs gone* u - •...•- Funeral services for Jessie Rid- Surviving family are residents of Feb. 14 in Uht Funeral Home Skene could face Livonia charges of embezzling as Boak, meanwhile, said the mayor fired Skene her, 31, of Westland were Feb. Westland, Canton and Garden with burial at West Mound treasurer of a local spftball association. without a hearing, amid an investigation that: 11 in Uht Funeral Home with City. Cemetery, Taylor. Officiating Investigators never secured those charges. focused solely on Skene and not other city employ­ burial at Mt. Hope Memorial, FAYI KMJOUftMI was the Rev. Charles Sanders. "That was all baloney," Boak has said, "and they ees who had potential access to city money. In closing arguments Wednesday in.Circuit I^rooia. Officiating was the Rev. Funeral services for Faye Kil- Mrs. Konwinski died Feb. 10 knewitatttietime/' • • ; Judge Timothy Kenny's courtroom, Boak repeated­ jtfe Jones,. bourne, 66, of Wayne were Feb. in Garden City. She was a home- Skene was hired \n Westland in February "1993, 'Ridner died Feb. 7 in West­ 13 in Uht Funeral Home with maker. at a salary of $53,339. He left a similar position in ly accused city officials and police of a."rush to land. He was a foreman. burialiat Parkview Memorial Surviving are: husband, Plymouth. judgment' in trying to implicate Skene in embez- Surviving are: sons, Devin Cemetery, Livonia. Officiating William; son, Mark; daughters, Thqmas and Skene had differences /hat nearly .zling rrom his department. > v Bfe&ner and Justin Sturm; com­ Rebecca and Cindy Masucci; prompted a firing in June 1994, but the mayor Boak 4idh*t deny that Skene placed personal was the Rev, Gary Hill. checks in a parks safe and took moneys but panion, Bonnie Sturm; mother, Mrs. Kilbourne died Feb. 9' in mother, Hilda Linebrink; broth' backed down amid pressure from some council tfilUs; grandmothers, Elizabeth Dearborn. She was a homemak- ere, Jack and Charles; sisters, members who supported Skene: • Skene's secretary, Nora Herbert, testified that she ^jffttkins and Elizabeth Ridner. er. Goldie, Marion, Madeline and "His performance was not very good," Thomas and other employeee had engaged in similar $Mr*. Ridner is preceded in Surviving are: husband, Frances; and six grandchildren. said Friday, but added that he decided to give btili&vior •'•'•"' dtfeth by: father, James; grand' Edward; sons, Steven and Memorials may be made to the Skene another chance.' The city hadi no written"policy against such fiither, Johnnie Watkins; and James; daughters, Pamela family for a marker. The mayor didn't appear worried that the city actions, .: , ,-. ,Y father, Edward Ridner. Prough', Debbie Billingsley and M&DMt) L WCSTFAU. would lose a lawsuit to Skene. Boak said Thursday; that Skene lost his job and Tamara Busick, all of Westland; Funeral services for Mildred "He's open to all his legal avenues," Thomas his reputation in the conmiUhity for charges that m* said. "We're not too concerned about that." Fjineral services for former brothers, Clifford, Willard, Westfall, 80, of Westland were never should have been lodged against him. James, Henry Woods; sister, Feb. 13 in Vermeulen Funeral City officials still maintain that thousands of "This should never have happened," he said. \^fcyne*Canton resident, Ina. dollars are lost in parks and recreation revenues. Bjhnke, 79, of Asheville, N.C., Elsie. Hess; and four grandcnil- }. Home with burial at Cadillac When asked if a civil suit will be filed, he said, "I : "I guess that's rfioney \ye will never recoup," yiet^ Monday, Feb. 9 in Harry J. dren. ''.-.'• '.'//''•.';. .^d.i^^.: >'•'•.•••.'"' ''.,'• Memorial Gardens, Westland. believe that it will." W)ill Funeral Home with burial Mrs. Kilbourne is preceded in Officiating\vas the Rev. Leland &Woodmere Cemetery, , death by: son, Jeff; and sister, Flaherty. iliating was the Rev. Robert •: Daisy Connor. Mrs. Westfali, who died Feb. 9! : SHIMJEY A. KOWW1MWU . in Wayne; was born in St. frompageAl f^Surviving are: daughter, Bon- Funeral servicesforShirley Koh- His book's $150 cost stems Please see tettUAMft, A6 tions," Taylor said. as organizing volunteers, placing nifc Reece; five grandchildren; Thomas won't divulge many signs, targeting active voters, from the expense of including 16 details about the science fiction sending out campaign fliers and pages of color reproductions of novel he started writing in late getting a message to voters. sometimes-rare dust jackets. 1093, except its alien abduction "It's going to touch on just His research took- him as far ph>t. . about everything you need to away as England.:Since he self- "Momreiriindedrriet Tve always been a science fic­ know to run a campaign," he published his book, he also has tion fan," he said. .-- / : said.: Written an article for a British needs he fr . Thomas hopes to finish that The book wiUfocus on local weekly magazine^ that features book within two years amid campaigns rather than state or stories on book collections. - hopes that local bookstores will federalelections. . Thomas and Taylor Say they v ShkknetiifuUliviw place it on their shelves, "It'll probably sell for under wrote their books for personal washolonger•s^prprqkkoii^ But he hopes his book offering $20,^ Thomas said, "but I pleasure. They say they won't be advice on how to campaign for haven't set the fee yet." disappointed if they never WovenHearpi local offices will hit the market He hopes to initially self-pub­ become famous authors. ^ by summer. He plans to adver­ lish about 600 copies. But if they do, expect a rever­ WovenHeartsassistedliving residence offers; Mom all the tise it on the Internet and in spe­ Taylorr meanwhile, said he sal of trends. Rather than may­ ors writing books, would-be comforts ofhome andthe service she needs. Be^tpf^l, she cialty, publications. will eventually revise "The Golf His idea came from his first :Murders" - published last May - authors may be campaigning for didn't have to move from her'.lifelong community .of family; political campaign in 1989, when •because he continues to findne w office. and friends. -.:--- ;'% * he won the election even though information. He already has dis­ he couldn't find reference mate­ covered another 10 dust jackets. At WovenHearts,Mom can age with dighfty by continuing to live life with choices-f-her choices. rials on»how to do it. She receives assistance with basic needs from the warm, caring staff and continues to enjoy ^Thomas' book will be about 60 pages and will provide tips such faybrite hobbies and interests. ^WoyenHearts, staff pays^sr^cial attention to Mom's needs and il)i#tlanti<£>t)0mrcr %. preferences— 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.f^at makes me happy! 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BYRENE88K0GLUND STAFF WRITER • 'W* couldn't run #ffld#ntty, making sura our When a partnership works, it programs are up-to-date and truo-to-ltf e If wo really works. Especially didn't have our business partners/ between education and busi­ ness. Pat DeVoy William D. Ford CareerATech- -Career I Tech Prep coordinator nical Center recognized their long and successful relationship didn't have our business part­ tive. "It's a value for us to with three business partners ners," said Pat DeVoy, always have new people com­ during Wayne-Westland Com­ Career/Tech Prep coordinator. ing through an<} for the stu-; munity Schools board of educa­ DeVoy said business part­ dents to know what a full-ser­ tion meeting Monday night. ners play an integral role in vice health-care office Glen and Elizabeth Sisk, each of the centePs 21 pro­ involves." D.C., of Belleville Chiropractic grams. Business partners Hartley expexts her 4-year Health Clinic and Diane Hart­ advise on curriculum develop­ partnership with the center to ley, director of Medical Patient ment, equipment purchase, continue for many years. She ' Services at Garden City Osteo­ room design, even lesson plan­ said her students shadow hos­ pathic Hospital, were made ning. They also occasionally pital staff members in all honorary members of the teach or lecture, and they offer aspects of patient care arid school's National students hands-on experience. medical records. Like the Vocational/Technical Honor Dr. Elizabeth Sisk said her Sisks, Hartley intends to con­ Society. The society recognizes students get the full soup-to- tinue Garden City Osteopathic exemplary students as well as nuts front office experience, Hospital's partnership. business partners who've shown from handling insurance forms "It's about making the oppor­ great interest and patience in and payments to informing tunity available to high school guiding students into various patients of what to expect in the kids for career planning. I've health careers. back office. enjoyed working with students. Honor society: Left to right are Glenn Sisk, Elizabeth Sisk, Diane Hartley and Pat "We couldn't run efficiently, Sisk said her and her hus­ Its pleasant working with DeVoy. The Sisks were given honorary membership in the National Vocational making sure our programs are band's four-year relationship William D. Ford Career/Techni­ Technical Honor Society. The honor was presented at the Wayne-Westland school up-to-date and true-to-life if we with the center has been posi- cal Center." board meeting Feb, 9. Franklin continues effort to improve BY MARIE CHESTNBY STAFF WRITER LIVONIA The seeds of improvement and change planted at Franklin High SCHOOLS last year by internationally known educator Willard Daggett Daggett spotlights 12 traits , have taken root. • essential for success that must During a two-day visit in be learned through the partner­ September, Daggett challenged ship of schools, family and com­ sole retreat the Franklin community on two munity. These include: respon­ fronts: Make your curriculum sibility, respect, perseverance both challenging and relevant to and honesty. Slip on the open-toed com­ today's ever changing work. In the recent board presenta­ And build into your students fort of platform sandals. tion, Fenchel pointed to his This season our designer the kind of character that helps biggest point of pride: them succeed. Franklin's higher scores on the shoes collection features Franklin's response, to those high school proficiency test. elasticized straps, stretch challenges surfaced in a recent "We went from something we school improvement presenta­ microfibers and slides—all were not pleased with to scores crafted to achieve an easy fit tion made to the Livonia'Board we are prouder of, but we still of Education. ; .have a ways to go," Fenchel said "The bottom line iB,-we're Tuesday. "Students recognize Women's Shoes doing everything possible to the importance of the tests." meet the needs of students so Franklin students were a big they can be successful," said part of the school improvement principal Michael Fenchel. presentation. Both the school's Since Daggett's visit, two com­ junior ROTC Color Guard and mittees have been formed to drummers from the Patriot's study these areas: Marching Band performed. • If there's a better, more effi­ Seniors Russ Ashman and cient way to organize the school Sean Schaefer showed projects day? they had made in computer ani­ 'W For example, should classes mation. meet every other day instead of Five seniors — Julie Cencer, every day? Lori Jendrusik, Lori Rynkiewicz, Teachers and parents will Brent Sanzone and Julie Warner soon visit schools that operate on — told how Franklin had via spiga '.y' a different time schedule. enhanced their lives. 132.00 Franklin is now in the second Five Franklin teachers — year of testing this concept on Carol Gerlach, Don DeGrazia, ninth-graders. Using team Angela Hillman, Jim Rice, and teaching, one-third of the ninth Margaret Weber — also partici­ grade, or 120 students, operate pated in the school improvement on a schedule of four-hour time presentation. blocks. Superintendent Ken Watson, s* This flexible scheduling lets who once served as Franklin students participate in classes or principal, spotlighted the change experiments that go beyond the under way at Franklin. traditional one-hour time limit. "How much change is going on The scheduling dovetails with there?" he asked. "There's only larry stuart one of Daggett's major tenets: one staff member who spoke all areas of study are inter-con­ tonight (Rice) who was in the 115.00 nected. building when I was there. • If new ways can be found to "There's things going on at help students learn good charac­ Franklin we only dreamed about ter traits. before." Noise, exotic pets, trees among ordinance changes

BY RENKE SKOGLUND have regular run-ins with STAFF WRITER Goliath. You've heard about the Ten • Don't park your car or 200- Commandments, and you've lis­ foot motor home on that little tened to your grandmother's patch of grass between the street golden words of wisdom. But and your sidewalk. Also, don't have you heard about Westland's conduct a commercial enterprise Code of Ordinances? there ... well, maybe little Susie's It's a list of do's and don't's - lemonade stand is okay. mostly don't's - Westland folks • Don't plant a giant Redwood must follow to be good citizens. in that grass patch either. • Don't make house pets out of The Code periodically under­ bears, beavers, bobcats, deer, goes repeals and amendments. lynx, fox, coyotes, or elk. And for­ Here's a few of the latest no-no's get about rodents, mink, recently passed by the Westland muskrats, opossums, otters, rac­ City Council: coons, skunks, squirrels, and • Don't blast your horn, radio, weasels. In other words, you can television or your mouth BO loud have Thumper but not Bambi. it's heard within 50 feet unless • Don't urinate or defecate in you're announcing the end of the public - duh! - except in "an world or other dangers. Walk appropriate toilet facility." So softly and carry a big stick, but tighten those muscles and avoid don't hit anybody with the stick being a "disorderly person." or you'll break the next ordi­ Remember, if you do the crime nance. you do the time: Violating an • Don't threaten anybody with ordinance can get you 90 days in a bow and arrow, a starter pis­ jail and a $500 fine. Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Livonia • (313) 691-7696 Rochester • (248) 651-6000 tol, or a slingshot. The city might makoan oxception for slingshots Mind your manners. It pays to SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9^ OPEN SUN AT NOON if ynur namo i« David and you be good. (W)A4 »:•••• CITY OF GARDEN CITY The Observer & Eccentric SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2,1998 PUBLIC HEARING AT 740 RM. PrtMnt were Mayor Barker, Councilmember* Dodge, Lynch, Wiacek, Britcoe, and Waynick. Abwpt and excused was Councilmember Kaledas. -. Solicitation of Public Comments on the Garden City Hospital ney fees and court costs. Finance Authority Bonds. A lawsuit has been filed • Attorney Gentral Frank J. Ktlley ami Depart­ ' ; REGULAR MEETING against Gambino's Westside "It is indeed tragic that the Preaent were Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, Lynch; Wiacek, Limousine Service Inc. of ment of Consumer and Industry Services Director accident involving the members . Briscoe, and Wayakk. Absent and excused was Councilmember Kaledas. Belleville and former Westland Kathleen Wilbur announced thelawsuH. ! of the Detroit Red Wings uncov­ Alao present were City Manager Bayless, Interim City Clerk-Treasurer resident John B. Gambino.' ered this violation of the law," ; Smith, City Attorney Cummings, Department of Public Service Director Attorney General Frank J. said Kelley. Twill do. everything ' B*roee and Auto Operations Supervisor Claus. Kelley and Department of Con­ within my power to make certain Moved by Wiacek; supported by Dodge; 02-98-051 RESOLVED: To approve sumer and Industry Services The violation was discovered required to have workers' comp that this company not only pays the minute* of the Regular Council Meeting of January 26, 1998. AYES: Director Kathleen Wilbur by Bureau officials after the insurance or be approved by the for its past violations but does Unanimous , , • not repeat this mistake. Moved by Waynick; supported by Lynch: 02-98-052 RESOLVED: To approve announced the lawsuit against June 13, 1997, limousine acci­ Bureau of Workers' Disability the company for failing to pro­ dent involving Richard Alan Compensation as self-insured "Businesses that meet the * the Accounts Payable, as listed. AYES^Uoanimou* ; ' threshold requirements for y|loved by Briscoe; supported by Waynick: 0^98-053 RESOLVED: To; vide workers' compensation Gnida, a Gambino's driver whose employers." . approve the resolution approving Hospital Finance Authority Revenue and insurance, coverage as required passengers, included three men* When contacted about'the pos­ workers' compensation coverage Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, as recommended by the City Manager. by the Michigan Workers' Dis­ . hers of the Detroit Red Wings. sible violation, the defendants must follow the law. It is indeed '<~ AYES: Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, Lynch, Briscoe, and Waynick: ability Compensation Act The WDC states that all busi­ admitted to not having the prop­ unfair to employees and to the > NAYS: Councilmember Wiacek. Motion passed. (WDC). nesses that employ at least three er workers' compensation cover­ taxpayers who often times must Moved by Lynch; supported by Briscoe: 02-98-054 RESOLVED: To approve The'.lawsuit was filed in Ing­ or more employees part time, or age, Only after being made pick up the tab when an employ­ payment to Hubbell, Roth & Clark-McNeely-Lincoln Joint Venture in the er fails to maintain the proper amount of $84,479.77, for the monthsi of October and November 1997, ai ham County Circuit Court. at least one employee for more aware of the violations did Gam­ recommended by the City Manager. AYES: Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Kelley's complaint alleges that than 35 hours per week during a bino's obtain the needed insur­ insurance* I hope this case will .Lynch, Wiacek, Briscoej• and Waynick. NAYS: Councilmember Dodge.: Gambino, a John Glenn High 52 week period, must have the ance. serve as a lesson to all business­ f Motion passed.. graduate, failed to maintain the workers' compensation insur­ Kelley asks that the court es." Moved by Lynch; supported by Briscoe: 02-98-055 RESOLVED: To amend required insurance between Oct. ance coverage. order: Workers' compensation is not -'.the budget and approve the Library Reconstruction' Project, as 31; 1994, and July 18, 1997, a Wilbur said: "More than • A permanent injunction to optional in Michigan," Workers' ;<»commended by the City Manager. AYES: Councilmember Lynch, Briscoe, Compensation Bureau Director |«nd Waynick. NAYS; Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, and Wiacek. total of 991 days. 208,000 Michigan employers are prevent further violations of the ^otfon failed. :".•'-". :;" :--''.y\:: .¾" - WDC; Jack Wheatley skid. "As terrible gloved by Waynick; supported by Lynch: 02-98-056 RESOLVED: To approve • Fines of up to $1,000 per as it was, the Red Wings' acci­ vthe bid and award the contract for Book Moving to Hallett & Sons Expert CITY OF GARDEN CITY day for each past violation; dent should serve as a wake up ^Movers, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $33,860.00, as"-. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE E.98-001 • That Gambino be held per­ call to all employers who are ^recommended by the City architect. AYES: Mayor Barken Cpuncilmembera, An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Garden City by adopting an sonally liable for the fines; legally required to cover their yDodge, Lynch, Briscoe, and Waynick. NAYS: Councilmember Wiacek. Mptioii • That defendants pay attor­ employees with workers' comp •pasfled . -/.:,:—;; ••,'''.', . Emergency Ordinance which ordinance shall be designated as Emergency insurance," ) Moved by Dodge; supported by Waynick: 02-98-057 RESOLVED: To approve Ordinance #^98-001 of said Code. * the bid and award the contract for Asbestos Abatement to National THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: ^Environmental Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount l That Emergency Ordinance E-98-001 is hereby adopted under the of $28,370.00. AYES: Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, Lynch, Brace, provisions of Section 5.03E of the City Charter for the following reasons: {and Waynick. NAYS: Couiicilmember Wiacek. Motion passed. SPOTLIGHT ON 1. The Police Department currently has four (4) vehicles out of service, jMoved by Lynch; supported by Briscoe:..02*98458 RESOLVED: To approve " another vehicle out of service creates a situation of emergency proportions. >the bid for General Construction and award the contract to the ERicon Co., >Inc., the recommended responsible bidder, in the amount of $225,450.00, as 2. It is necessary to keep a fleet of safe running patrol vehicles on the ^recommended by the City architect, road in order to provide for the public safety and the protection of property. iMoved by Dodge; supported by Wiacek; 02-98-059 RESOLVED: To table 3. The protection of life and property is the issue at stake in this ^motion #02-98-058. AYES: Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, and situation. It is essential to the health and safety of the public that hf JostphimfirtazzA DAA.D. vWiacek. NAYS: Counciimembers Lynch, Briscoe, and Waynick. Motion immediate action be taken to repair the transmission on patrol car #616 ^failed. AYES: Councilmembers Lynch, Briscoe, and Waynick, NAYS: Mayor which is no longer operable. INHERITED PROBLEMS -.Barker, Coundlmembers Dodge, andWiacek. Motion failed. Although Said Emergency Ordinance shall read as follows: Moat of the problems orthodontists accommodate all of them ^Moved by Dodge; supported by Waynick: Q2-98-06O RESOLVED: To remove encounter among patients are less common, the reverse can also be sfrom the table motion #01-98-014, to approve the bid for Premium Unleaded Section 1. Waiver of public notice requirements for bidding the inherited. These include tooth true. replacement olthefailed transmission on patrol car #616. crowding, excessive space between ^Gasoline and #2 Diesel Fuel, Tanker and Tank Wagon deliveries to Atlas Oil Either genetics or environmental The public notice requirements of Section 10.04 of the City Code for bids teeth, missing or extra, teeth, ;.Co., the lowest responsible bidder^ as recommended by the City Manager. abnormally shaped or sized teeth, teeth factors can influence the development IjAYES:.Unanimous .-...:. for the replacement of the failed transmission on patrol car #616 are that erupt in the wrong places, and of your jaws and muscles. Although ^01-98-014 AYES: Unanimous^ hereby waived. ..'.,- protrusive or recessive upper and lower early treatment can be successful at jMoved by Briacoe; supported by Waynick; 02-98-061 RESOLVED: To dkect Except as herein modified, said Code shall remain in full force and effect. jaws. Many of these problems have any age, kids as young as 6even years STEVEN J. SMITH, Interim City Clerk-Treasurer 19223 Merriman (442-8885). Payment .; A. MichiganHumaneSociety 2-Year Contract. tooth crowding due to large teeth that are set into jaws that are too small to plans are available. '.*' B; Extension of Comcast Franchise Agreement and Public Hearing. Adopted: February 9,1997 . C. Council Meetings, Agendas, Policies and Procedures. ' Publitfeed: Februny 16.1998 THE ORTHODONTIC GROUP IMoved by Waynick; sup|>orted by Dodge; 02-98-663 RESOLVED: To call a •Public Hearing to solicit comments from the public, on the extension of the 19223 Merriman • Livonia • (248) 442-8885 -^Comcast Francise Agreement to be held on February 23,1998, at 7.:25 p.m. JAYES: Unanimous \Moved by Briscoe; supported by Dodge: 02-98-064 RESOLVED: To go into ^closed session to discuss Fein vs. City of Garden City and Borowski vs. City £of Garden City. AYES: Unanimous tThe Council then returned from closed session. rThe meeting was then adjourned. NOTICE \ STEVEN J. SMITH > Interim City Clerk-Treasurer jPuMfck Febrv»i7 15,1998 UBsat Saint Joe's Canton Health Building Services and Doctors are Moving Thank you for your patience as we prepare to move from our current Canton location (Ford Rd. at Ulley) to the new Saint Joseph Mercy Canton Health Building location at 1600 8. Canton Center Rd. at Summit Parkway: VIC'S Canton Urgent Care and Related Services CLOSED Mon., Feb. 16

Urgent Cam, Radiology, Business Health at 990 Wf Ann ArborTrail (at Harvey). Ply­ Services and Laboratory at the current mouth phone number; (734) 414-1000. DINE Canton Health Building location on Ford Rd. Please note; Doctors' offices and McAuley will be closed for moving on Mon., Feb. 16. Pharmacy will remain open In the current If you need these services on the 16th, location oh Ford Rd. until they move to the FAMILY RESTAURS Kroger Complex please visit our downtown Plymouth • new Canton Health Building location on location/the Arbor Health Building, Mon., Feb, 23. 5662 MdM?e\p •Oar^enpt^ 1t>\ock Northof Ford Road IVIC»S DINER Ford Road Canton Urgent Care and Related Services (734) 427-5336 REOPEN Tues., Feb. 17 in new location Open Mon.-Sat.7a.rn,-10p.m,; Sun.7a.m.-3p.rri. . ^""^^^"""""^ ' IHTCr* Urgent Care, Radlofogy, Business Health be available at the current Ford Rd. location Look for our NEW specials' >FOOD IN Services and Laboratory will reopen Tues., from Feb. 17 until Feb. 28.) Hours for Urgent Feb. 17 at the new Canton Hearth Building Care-for treatment of non-lffe-threatenlng location at 1600 8. Canton Center Rd. at illnesses and injuries-will stay the same: LUNCH SPECIAL Summit Parkway, between Cherry Hill and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Michigan Ave. (Laboratory services will also Canton phone number: (734) 398*7557 Any sandwich or\ our menu I (includes Soup Bar.,.2 soupsdaily!) Saint Joe's Doctors and McAuley Pharmacy OPEN Mon., Feb. 23 in new location I only.... M$%*§*§ Saint Joseph Mercy Health System doctors building will feature specialists from Saint 1 No limit • One coupon for en tire party * Oine-ln only J and McAuley Pharmacy will be open oh Joe^ bringing the specialty care you want ^SJJ i^mt siHi ••• MSM uMi ana ••• wmm nan •*•• ir Mon., Feb. 23 at our new location. In even closer to home. Unlimited Soup Bar....only.... 2*99 addition to primary care ooctore, the new ; ArborHetlth i Uoiyw I DINNER SPECIAL flldg., Ptymouth 7 Different Complete Dinners | For th* nume of a to choose from: . doctor or other Stuffed Cabbage • Veal Cutlet • Meat Loaf J hearth care provider • Fish & Chips* Shrimp & Chips I neer you, call New Canton (800)231-2211. • Liver & Onions • Chicken Kabob | HMlth B4dg._| (includes Soup ^ar...2 soups daily!) - Chtrry W\\M Currtnt Canton SAINT Heelth BWg, iT>- Pj^JJiJ^d. JOSEPH Sutw't f*»rkway only...?3.99 I! M

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BYKENABRAMCZYK have chosen an active role, and Superior, Van Buren and YpaH STAFF WRITER hosted a historic meeting Thurs­ lanti townships, all memb^rj Canton,Township Supervisor day as six township boards met communities of the Lower* i> BY TIM RICHARD Monroe - exempted their off­ from 46 items to 37; science Tom Yack believes residents for the first time in a study see. Rouge Subwatershed. i ^ STAFyWRlTBR spring. from 120 minutes to 90 and throughout the Rouge River sion with Jim Murray, Wayne from 46 items to 42; reading County's director of environ­ Stormwater v f "Did you consider dropping basin could face "big-time" water .'••.-. "-' .-•'•• '•• ' • -,-. t Eleventh-graders in public from 100 minutes to 80 and ment. schools will find their stan­ the tests entirely, since col­ and sewer rate increases. The township meeting comes? leges and employers weren't from 35 items to 29; and writ­ That will happen, Yack Murray's m essage: work on a dard state tests have a new ing from 185 minutes to 120 storm water permit voluntarily just months after U.S. District/ name this year - "MEAP High using them?" asked Rep. Alan believes, if communities do not Cropsey, R-DeWitt. and from three items to two, work together to meet federal that the communities can draft Judge John Feikens- proposed; School Teste iri Math, Science, themselves and agree to follow it Reading, Writing and Social No, Beardmore replied. • Labels % The labels "pro­ guidelines to clean up the court order to appoint ah-' Studies." . "Stories of high school valedic­ ficient," "novice" and "not yet Rouge. to clean up the Rouge, rather authority encompassing all. 48^ novice" were abhorred by par­ than letting a federal court man­ Tests will be shorter, and torians not being admitted to "I know it's a much overused watershed communities and a'; ents. The State Board of Edu­ date it at a potentially higher - ' . HI / testing time will be two hours college started before the word, but it is much better to be valedictorians were even des^ cation will approve new labels proactive than reactive," Yack cost. geographic information system* less. •..-;..-"•--.'.. .-•'. 'U\ :l- ignatedj" she said. at its April 2 meeting in Lans­ said. The meeting included trustees That will place all assess­ Please see IKHJOlT^H Those who skip the state ing. Labels will be noted on Yack and Canton Township from Canton, Plymouth, Salem, ment teat under the name of the transcript, but not the Michigan Educational Assess­ tests will have blank spots on their academic transcripts, diploma. ment Program," Dr. Christine • Feedback - The depart­ Schram told the House Edu­ Department of Education offi­ cials said.' ment is working on providing cation Committee in Lansing faster feedback to teachers r Week Feb. 11. In the cases of special edu­ cation students, Beardmore and students. Muter(haraiHv '""' Previously, "MEAP" was the added, a student's individual • Scoring - Written por­ Siivc lOoOS' term used for tests given to tions of the test will be scored grades 3-8. The llth-grade advisory committee, which includes parents, will decide only by in-state graders, typi­ tests had been called "HSPT," cally retired teachers. for High School Proficiency whether tosee k an exemption Tests. for that child. • Dual enrollment - High Selected Groups of tie©. 1 school students who want to Although tests will consume The Legislature asked for Hat?, Caps and Gloves changes in 1997 after parents take college courses may do so Tallia less class time, as the public before getting their MEAP $6500 reg. Now $42£0 and Legislature demanded, complained at public hear­ ings. Here's what Beardmore high school test results. Lublam $65.00.1¾¾. Now $32^0 the state can't force students $4250 rcQ. Now $21.25 to take them, said Dorothy and department officials Bunton told lawmakers that Schram, Diane Smolen and the MEAP high school tests Jack Victor 5&5 units Beardmore, R-Rochester, vice * president of the State Board Peter Bunton reported back: are "criterion referenced, Sport Shirt© and Sweater© which, air students could KaUerman • Security-Schools may • '•''• of Education. $235.00 re^. Nbw$11750 choose any. of four two-week achieve. With criterion tests, Mondo "Our expectation was that 99 percent or more could ^66.00 req. Notv$11250 "testing windows* to adminis­ • everyone would be eager to achieve a passing grade." $125.00 req. Now $6230 ter the tests. The 1998 periods Saxony take the high school tests," 715 units she told lawmakers. "An are April 22 to May 6, May 4- The other type of test is endorsement (proficiency 15, May 18-29 and June 1-12. called "norm referenced," Scott Barber Sports Coats and Suit© Confining tests to those meaning students are divided grade in a subject) would be a* $675.00 req. Now $337.60 badge of honor. But if the par­ dates will "maintain test secu­ into percentiles, with a Fezza rity, minimize the time tests defined top group passing and $575.00 rcq. Now $257.00 ents don't want their children Barry Bricken to take that test, I don't know materials are in each school others failing. $545.00 rcq. Now $272.50 district, and maximize flexi­ Asked by a lawmaker $495.00 req. Now $23750 how you can force them to do Sanyo bility in scheduling," said a whether the written part of 529 units it." • - department report. (say) a science test could be Top Coats, Rain Coat© Beardmore said that the used to judge writing skills, Arnold Branat idea of allowing exemptions • Shortening - In 1997, and Jacket© the total test time has been Smolen said no. "If a student was to allow the disabled and isn't knowledgeable in a sub­ those with limited English 505 minutes. By winter of $525.00 rcq. Now $26250 1998, it will be cut to 370 min­ ject area, he can't write $475.00 req. Now $23750 language proficiency to skip enough, and his score for writ­ them. Instead, many upper utes. ' S.ik- I \toiuletl! $350.00 req. Now $175.00 The math test will be cut ing would suffer if he didn't Vllrnitions

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We are announce BY BETH SUWRLA JACHMAN ing. TIFAABut this is the first hesaid. Smith asked why Westland offi­ STAJF WRITER time the \U Ik of extending it has Council member Richard cials "want such grandiose stuff. included r«creatiqn> "People ask LeBlanc, who has expressed his Is it because Canton has it?" new practice, Westland Mayor Robert frequently about recreation," she doubts about the need to post­ The Tax Increment Finance Thomas is launching a campaign said; pone the closing of the TIFA dis­ Act is a law that allows cities to toi win support for building a But she did have questions: Is trict, said he sees a need to set up special taxing districts to Partners In recreation center and new city it going to bei cost-effective and address the city's public safety help rejuvenate downtowns. Part hall. will Wayne County let Westland concerns before building a recre­ of the taxes collected in those City council members Monday capture its dollars? [ ation center. districts can be captured and Internal Medicine night took a , first look at used for municipal projects. Thomas' plans to postpone the The goal is for the recreation For example, the city recently center to be selfrsupportihg, ordered a fire truck that had to The law h?s now changed jao closing of a special tax district that those districts already under the Tax Increment Thomas said, He also agreed be custom-made because the that the county's stand on cap­ city's fire stations don't have the formed can continue to operate, il/t Finance Act, and use the money but once the districts are closed to build some, new city buildings. turing taxes is a big issue, but height to accommodate the cur­ said he didn't know what the rent fire truck size, LeBlanc they can't be set up again. •/••!. ^^^^^^ Several council members Thomas wants to take advan­ Voiced their support of exploring county willdo. said. Council member Charles Pick­ LeBlanc said he doesn't see tage of the fact that Westland the idea of postponing the clos­ still has one and extend it rpr ing of the district while others ering said that a year ago he enough public support for a new ^^iStt.fei^ft^ri-:-'. would have said it's time to shut Westland recreation center. about 10 or 12 years, depend!jig weren't convinced. on the projects the city decides Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, HAP and SelectCare "I would like to see us move fund more Advanced Life Sup­ the council voting later that Council President Sandra forward with TIFA, but I don't port units, he said. month, according to a proposed Cicirelli said she has always want to see municipal buildings Council watcher Dorothy timeline for amending TIFA. been closed to the idea of extend- put behind a recreation center," \'\ V-' •'•V Glenn SAINT JOS H MERCY CANTON HEALTH BUILDING teacher retires

I he doctors you have come to trust at BY MARIE CHESTKEY J mw.f' STAFF WRITER ; St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor are Livonia school board trustee Patrick Nalley has left the class­ room and kids to take on the taking care of patients right task of selling computer soft­ ware packages to.adults. ; kk Nalle/8 25-year tenure as ¢1 here in Canton. ' , l EXPECT TO FIND English teacher at John Glenn High School ended Jan. 22 with his early retirement from the Wayne-Westland School Dis­ At the new Canton Health LENT HEALTH trict. Nalley, who lives on Bristol Building, internal medicine Court, is seven months into a CARE SERVICES four-year term on the Livonia Board of Education. He was physicians, pediatricians, elected to his first term last RIGHT IN MY June. " *> On Jan. 26, he started work as obstetricians/gynecologists, ' a software salesman and installer for Livonia-based Ted­ NEIGHBORHOOD. der Consulting Co., which is cardiologists, orthopedic; owned by his wife, Diane Ted­ der. He now becomes the second physicians and other specialists . retired teacher to sit on the •f * Livonia school board, in addition to trustee Ken Timmons. . will begin seeing patients on February 23. The new "I've always been involved with computers since they came out," said Nalley, who has a facility provides on-site laboratory and radiology master's degree in special educa­ tion from Eastern Michigan llni- n. versity and a specialist degree" in services, a complete pharmacy and an Urgent Care education administration frpm Wayne State University. "I've center open from 8 am till .10. pm, 365 days a year. kept up to date with computer software." - To retire early, Nalley took •<-* •'•"•.'• •"'.'• \ • • •. • ."• ."'•".- An interactive health education center' wjllppen In advantage of a pension rule which lets educators "buy" up to five years of credit. He also t£ok the building in early 1999/ advantage of an early retirement incentive offered by Wayne- Westland schools. "If you pay the amount of High quality health services close to ' money you would have con­ tributed to your pension, you get credit for it, so I'm retiring as a home...exactly what you expect. 30-year teacher," he said.

;• Nalley is happy to be out of »i the classroom and launching a *u new career. t' » Twenty-five years is enough for anybody," he said. "I doin't SAINT ^¾ miss the classroom yet. It'$ a great relief, not to have-30 JOSEPH w papers to correct every night.* It didn't seem to be a very big deci­ sion; I always thought that, HEALTH SYSTEM when my 30 years were up", I would work with my wife. A Member of Mercy Health Services "In my new job, I have^so much to do, and not enough time to do it. But I can leave it at the end of the day. I don't have to EVERYTHING I WANT. sit down and look at papers." .' EVERYTHING I NEED. Obituaries from pi Urgent Care, Lab and Radiology Open February 17 Joseph, Mo. She was a retail saleswoman. She was a member POUO no. Physician Offices Open February 23 of Rebeccas. Her hobbies and interests were crafts, gardening, CANTON ^ lover of animals and traveling. f- MtALTM • SAINT JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM Surviving are: husband, Rus­ BU»LO#*G •. sell, Sr.; sons, Russell, Jr. of • «u CANTON HEALTH BUILDING Westland, Donald of Texas, •• '.V William of Battle Creek and ; Jt leoo SOUTH CANTON CENTER ROAD, NEAR SUMMIT PARKWAY Gerald of Westland; daughters, Jean Cundiff of Belleville andj Donna Raines of Westland; sig- For more information, or for the nam* of a doctor near you, call the Saint Joseph Merc/ HealthLine (800) 23 i -22II ter, Betty Wright of Taylor; 1¾ grandchildren and U great- » grandchildren. Memorials may .;•}.",.' .-,. be made to the American Heart i • -i . *• if —. ». Association. *

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ft- • '••'•'•'.•. to oversee the Rouge River Wet director of watershed manage­ mandated by the federal govern­ problems, such as flooding and -raiser in Livonia Weather Demonstration Project ment, said all 48 Rouge commu­ ment." • ' ' ;• V erosion control." if he believed communities and nities were enjoined to the feder­ The Rouge Program office in /The watershed group was Mario Cuomo, former in the U.S. Senate. He is beat three counties were not doing al court case and must demon­ Detroit also offered federal grant /expected to meet on March 10 Democratic governor of New • strate progress. Part of that and application assistance, Cave and approve a general resolu- known for co-authoring the enough to ,meet guidelines. Yoik and Warren Rudmah,; 1985 Gratnm-Rudman- strategy calls for these communi­ said. . tion. Murray said he planned to former Republican U.S. sena-* Hollings deficit reduction Feikens approved an 14-month.: ties to form a subwatershed-— Results will allow for cost- meet with the court committee tor, will be the keynote law. The legislation inserted extension to March 1999 for the Lower 1 subwatershed -^- effective solutions to be tailored on March 5 and inform members speakers at the third annual discipline and accountability communities to show progress in and report to the court commit­ to community needs, Cave said. about the subwatershed meeting fund-raiser dinner for Michi­ into the federal budget pro­ water quality. tee on its progress every two "Similar communities w)H be and Rouge progress. gan State University's Michi­ cess in order to reduce the Feikens' decision depends on months. Working together on;common gan Political Leadership IrW federal deficit, Rudman is how he interprets efforts by com­ Cave told trustees that there gram Thursday in Livonia's now a partner in the interna- ( munities in the subwatersheds: were advantages to entering a Laurel Manor. tional law firm of Weiss,; to .coinply with water quality voluntary permit now. "It offers DENTISTRY WITHOUT FEAR! Tickets are $}Q0 per per­ Rifkirid Wharton and Garri­ standards in the stormwater local control and local flexibili­ son and $1,000 per table. For • son/ •:••'•: '}"•••-•-'• permits and local ordinances. ty," Cave said. "It will be a lot h every $100 contribution, $75 The Michigan Political I If communities can form sub- more cost effective than if it is lNn^AVENpUS SED>VnON is tax deductible; . Leadership Program at MSU Watershed region^ and devise *«. For reservations,.contact is an education outreach pro­ one strategy fornthat region, offi­ viivpNi^ Xi v Annmarie Schneider, Insti­ gram of the Institute for Pub­ cials believe it : may meet Jc^~^u!vzj?zzr "i tute for Public Policy and lic Policy and Social Feikens' and federal guidelines MARTHA ZINDERMAN, RN, Obs Social Research, (517)355- Research in the college of fpr the cleanup, If they do not, it Bathtub m% social science. 1 will mean ^expensive federal (248)4TO > - . Cuomo, the longest-serving The leadership program' mandates, Yack believes, ,; Liners A Democratic governor in mod­ Serving S.G. Mich. identifies men and women of *It will just dwarf-the (com­ Since 1974 em history, was elected gov­ diverse backgrounds who bined Sewer overflows) issuesj ernor of New York in 1982, have leadership potential because stormwater is jiist about 1986 and 1990. Since leaving and brings them together in 'everywhere^^ Yack said. public office/ he has special­ an educational program.; ized in international corpo­ There have been 2d5 gradu­ Court wants progress rate law with the New York ates of the program. They are Kelly Cave, Wayne County's r law firm of Wilkie, Parr and -involved in all aspects of Gallagher. Michigan government. Rudman served two terms

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CITY Of GARDEN CITY ice ogive seminar ":.'•;:-( MICHIGAN .'- ;/.• NOTICE TO BIDDERS j ByTOOTBRUSCATO other $750. they have your number." Michael Frayer, who is now, a NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals Will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden STAFF WRITER "I thought that maybe the In an effort to stop seniors consultant with Michigan Municipal Risk Management City, Michigan «135 (Telephone: 734-626-8814) on or before FEBRUARY , seniors gave out their credit card from being ripped off, Thomas 28,1W8, at 2:00 p.m. for the following item»(»): : - Senior citizens are being tar­ Authority. numbers, but they didn't," said has put together an information SOFTWARE UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT SERVER FOR geted by con artists in scams Thomas. "The 900 numbers are seminar concerning scama at 10 . "Seniors are favorite targets of COMPUTBB AT POUCB DEPARTMENT which are costing them thou­ • terrible. They charge a mini- a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the confidence games and scams by PROTECTIVE CIXXTHING FOR STRIKHT^AL FIRE -•', sands of dollars, and in some Ymum $24 when someone calls to community room of Tonquish both mail and telephone," said Proposals must be subinitted on forms famished by the City Clerk, in a , cases life savings. • * check on their alleged prize, arid Creek Manor. Frayer. "The scam artists are sealed envelope endorsed with' the riarne(8) of item(s) bid. In fact, Sharon Thomas, direc­ there's nothing you can do. , "Anyone.in the area, whether only limited by their imagina­ The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in \ part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the .- tor of the Tonquish Creek Manor ind, senipra see ads for a it be seniors or family members, tion." . . senior center in Plymouth, says City. ' ']•••' •'•••:• •;-.*• '--^'y.-': •;-'•']••-•: -:-/ ,r. '.•;'..: laminated Social Security card. can come to learn how to avoid For information on the semi­ •".•;.' .; •••' > • STEVEN8MITH several seniors have recently Not only does it cost money for these scams," rioted Thomas. nar sponsored by the Plymouth reported being victims of finan­ City Clerk-Treasurer the card, which you can get free Giving the seminar will be Housing Commission, call (734) cial scams. , One tost $1,000, the Piibiuh: ftbm»ry 15.1 »»8 from th^ government, but then retired Westland police chief 455-3670.

CLASS REUNIONS A s space permits, the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers print, without charge, announcements of class reunions; Send the information to Reunions, Observ­ er & Eccehtrid Newspapers; 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. Please include the date of the reunion and the first and last name of at least one con­ tact person, and a telephone number. ANN ARBOR PIONEER Class of 1978 July 18 at the Crowrie Plaza. (810) 4654277 or (810) 263-6803 | BELLEVrtlE •ft Class of 1988 j ] Sept- 19 at the Marriott, Ypsi- .1 •[•. lanti. j; (800).677-7800 1; CHERRY HILL j Class of 1983 j Reunion and alumni family pic­ nic is planned for August. (734)729-6783 CHIPPEWA VALLEY j Class of 1978; j July 24 at Zuccaro's in Chester­ field. 5940 MIDDLEBELT RD i (810) 465-22 77 or (810) 263-6803 DEARBORN All classes PH: 261-6910 ' A wes'tern Caribbean cruise for alumni and friends aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas will sail from Maimi on Oct. 25. (800) 545-0435 GARDEN CITY WEST KMdfbe Aug. 21-23 at Laurel Park Mar­ riott Hotel, Livonia. Dinner- M dance on Aug. 22 costs $60 per *• a • e ••••»»••••••t »••• •*a^a••• •' • •o*9*e««oe«««o**e««*4 * '«**«£*» 1 person. j Meets (734) 427-8768, by fax at (313) Each /-»«=*-*. JPMANCE 427-2311 or (734) 420-0156 Or Exceed* I AM Manufacturers' OROSSE POINTE SOUTH Sp«tffc***» AC Fl/VRinsFlPiLr Class of 1978 PARK fLUG EJLUI/X Aug. 8 at the Lochmoor Club, A0Vtv\0WfOrt Grosse Pointe Woods. >4£ (800)677-7800 SAt ^ VSO LIVONIA STEVENSON Class of 1978 OWSO a A reunion is planned for Aug. 15. Qv**1 MoiotO'l (734)420-2658 PLYMOUTH CANTON/SALEM Classes of 1988 A joint reunion is planned for June 20. CEP Glass of'88, P.O. Box 5356, Plymouth 48170 REOFORD THURSTON , Class of 1973 Nov. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural Center, Livonia. Donna Erndt, 33466 Vargo Dr., . Livonia, or call (734) 522-9405 or (313) 535-4000, Ext 412 ROYAL OAK January Class of 1953 May 16 at the Botsford Inn, Farmington Hills. (248) 549-3863 or (810) 752-8961 ST. ALPHONSUS Class of 1958 A reunion is being planned. (513) 878-7483 or (734)455-1277 ST. HEDWHa HMH Class of 1958 • Is planning a reunion. (734)953-1011 i! SOUTHF1ELD LATHRUP Class of 1988 . A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. •>2* (248) 851-2687 ': ^ «.r»^» :STERUNt t HEMHTB Class of 1978 .:?& July 25 at Ginb's Surf Ris- torante, Harrison Township. (248) 360 7004f press 6 i •• *

;• I • StlRUtMHRMHT* STEVENSON Classofl988 il Aug. 21 at the Sterling Inn. (800)677-7800 !''«. WARREN WOOOS TOWMt Class of 1988 .'" ' * ;\ I,- Is planning a reunion. (810) 790 4214 or (810)771-7328 WATERPORU KIU1MN4I Classofl968 Is planning a reunion. i (248)628-3926,(248)681-1768 or(248) 6236067 WAYNBIBEWORIAL Class of 1983 Sept. 26 at the Roma Banquet Center, Garden City. (248) 3607004, press 1 YPBJLANT1 Class of 1988 AuR. 8 at Doubletree Guest Suite*, Southfleld. tlMH/MVMriUlpnM.t/

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your menu WITH A BOWL siitt] good ingredients OF ENERGY 8 we approach the next millen­ nium with supersonic speed, BYKEBLYWVGONIK A something very interesting STAFF WHITER seems to be happening. The food we reakfast is.the" fuel that desire is not futuristic and new. More starts our day and just as and more I am seeing people's tastes Bimportan t as brushing favor the food of their parents or your teeth. Yet it's the most fre* grandparents. quently skipped meal in America. I have written about "Slovtf Food," "We may have children who :•;.'•• and taking time to recognize how Would rather watch TV than eat meal time can be one of the most breakfast," said Joanne Hughes, enjoyable and rewarding parts of principal at Kennedy Elementary one's life. I think it's catching on. School in Livonia. The current covers of &on Appetit "In my opinion, when children and Food and Wine magazine show don't eat breakfast they have less "Back to Basics" and a very old world energy, lack of concentration and style meat dish of slow cooked and the ability to solve problems," braised short ribs. These'are the foods said Hughes. They're unable to that comfort us throughthese speedy learn at their appropriate level times. 'S and could possibly be irritable." Throughout the Worldj where peo- Nutrition research backs " pie don't have the samejpccessibility Hughes up. According to studies to the variety of fruitsV vegetables and cited in the October 1995 issue of other foods we have, they have always The Journal of the American eaten this way. Travelacross Europe Dietetic Association, students or Asia and the cuisine is always who missed breakfast demon­ about utilizing what is Available. strated poorer performance in What separates good cooking from immediate recall. Data also sug­ ordinary is the commitment to mak­ gested that the brain's function­ ing a few'ingredients stand out with ing is sensitive to short-term honesty, integrity and love. variances in nutrition, possibly The Japanese practice of macrobiot­ affecting the information ic eating stresses to only eat what you retrieval speed, and accuracy as , can find fresh within a 500 mile well as, the memory of children radius in order to maintain a yin- who miss breakfast, yang balance. g A Tufts University study showed continuous low nutritioh- Tropical fare '-a Recently I spent sometime in a:''''"•"- Please see ENERGY, B2 remote coastal village in Costa Rica. .You might assume that Costa Rica is a land rich in fruits and vegetables. It Eyc-Openert isn't, the land is volcanic, mountain­ Here are some breakfast suggestions ous and hot really suitable for a lot of from 'Eating Thin for Ufa: Food Secrets & agriculture other than great coffee Recipes from People Who have Lost Weight & Kept It Off.' by Anne M. Fletch­ and pineapples. er, a registered dietitian, (A Chapters At first look the small local restau­ Book Houghton Mifflin Company. 1997. rants had very limited, kind of drab $14). offerings. But with the. determination • Reduced-fat bran muffin (2 ounce), of the true food lover that I am, I was i/2 cup grapes, 6 ounces orange able to find a Bpot onthe beach that juice." • Yogurt'Sundae*: Layer in a brandy served truly fine food. What struck snifter. 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 me was the same thing that I've sbced peach, 1/4 cup sliced strawber­ found in many of the best restaurants ries, 4 ounces raspberry (nonfat in Europe ajid the U.S. - the people yogurt); repeat; top With 3 tablespoons who operated the restaurant were reduced-fat granoia. committed to obtaining the best local • 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal (made with . skim milk) mixed with 1/2 cup nonfat ' ingredients they could find. In Costa Sugar-free vanilla pudding. Toast with 1 Rica, their choices weren't many - a teaspoon redoce&fat peanut butter . few varieties of fish and seafood, some and 1 teaspoon honey. fresh herbs; tomatoes, tropical fruits • Breakfast Shake: 6 dunces strawberry and a locally made cheese. They did (nonfat) yogurt, 1 medium banana, 1 import some staples such as good tablespoon wheat germ, 1/3 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup orange Juice. Blend all olive oil, flouretc . The menu reflected Ingredients in ai Mender until smooth. this simplicity, and their execution •. • Veggie Scramble: Microwave or steam y/as impeccable, 1 cup mixed vegetables (chopped broc­ Imagine: Pounding surf fifty feet' . coli, onion, green pepper, mushrooms); scramble with 1 whole egg. 1 egg away, a tropical breeze swaying the white, i/4 cup skim milk and 1 slice palms above, big candles illuminating (3/4 ounce) crumbled low-fat cheese a few tables set out on a rough porch In a nonstick skillet; 6 ounces orange area. A huge wood fired grill behind a juice. Bar with a couple of stools. The owner's wife, a beautiful Ital­ ian woman, comes to the table and brings Borne slicedv4wshly baked and grilled bread slathered with olive oil and a good dose of fresh garlic, some chilled tamarindo juice and some Florida restaurants showcase wine in grand fashion sparkling water. She hands us a handwritten menu consisting of four A lot of you go to weeks in the kitchen's controlled tem­ or five items, all of them prepared on Florida's Gulf Wine Picks perature and humidity meat locker, is the open fire. Coast! Your voice • Picks of the pack: 1994 Conn Creek Anthology served. Six basic cuts are available in We order. Some time later, who mail inquiries $37; 1994 Clos du Bois Marlsldne $25; and any thickness, broiled td eight levels of knOws how long, we are in the tropics, about wine Berlnger Howell Mountain Merlot $45. doneness. time means nothing, our food is events and best • Merlot has become synonymous with a request Reserve an alcove in the upstairs brought to the table. The plates are restaurants with •for red wine. Some wines parade as that variety. Harry Waugh Room after dinner. Sur­ huge cross sections of polished palm good w|ne*lista some make the grade, try: 1995 Cios du Sola •. rounded by highly polished redwood trunks. On each is a whole beautifully *M5o* have been numer­ Merlot, Alexander Valley $20 and 1995 Dry slats, that had former lives as wine fer- cooked fish, no sauce, just simply ous^ In short, Creek Vineyard Merlot $19. menters, you encounter the metal-jack­ grilled, the crispy skin cracking under • Cabernet sauvlgnon pairs best with meat, so here are the best; . think Spring, get the BBQ going and select from: eted multi-page dessert menu. Any a druzling of fresh sweet lemon, and The restaurant with the world's 1995 Clos du Pols Cabernet Sauvlgnon, Alexan­ choice may be accompanied by around sprinkled with lots of chopped fresh largest wine list, over 7,000 selections der Valley $18; and 1994 Conn Creek Cabernet 400 different dessert wines or spirits rosemary and olive oil. Accompanying and 500,000 bottles, is Bern's Steak Sauvlgnon, Limited Release $20.' • served by the glass. the fish were a few slices of incredibly House in Tampa, Fla. Founder Bern • Plnot Nolr has a wannabe category, but 1995 It's not stodgy here, but rather high- Sampling: Participants sample' sweet and tangy tomatoes paired with Laxer has been dubbed a "nut." But Marlmar Torres Plnot NOir $25 Is no pretender. It has lots of flavor and good structure. • tech with a computerized jukebox, the best wine ana food matches the local cheese, which is kind of like for nearly half a century, Bern's has offering every style of music. At the at the Florida Winefest and a dry Jack chwie, That was it. been considered one of the most • Best Import buys at $10 and under: push of a button, you can make a per­ 1996 Fortant Cabernet Sauvlgnon $8; 1995 Auction in Sarasota. Our detaert choice was easy, there famous destination restaurants in tho Rlchemont cabernet Sauvlgnon Reserve $7; sonal request of the live piano player at WM but one offering, a tart of fresh world. Adorned with expensive but Chateau de la Tour, Bordeaux $9; Chateau Lea the Stelnway in another room. High- oranges in a buttery rich crust. It was somewhat garish antiques, Tiffany Molselles, CoteS de BOurg $10; 1996 Foxrldge, mount TV monitors allow you to per­ is one of the best ways to get to know lamps, red wallpaper and French vine* Chile $10; 1996 Borglant Crtlftntl $8:1995 . sonally select a show, as if you weren't the area's beat chefs, restaurants and Castello dt Gabbiano Chlantl $9; and Villa Pillo wine lists. TIl«« M se« »46,62 yard murals, this multi-room, 320-seat Borgoforte $10. already starring in one) establishment packs in foodies, wine While many escape winter in Febru­ This is four days of feasting on the connoisseurs and wine geeks. ary, April's weather in Florida is more Epicurean delights prepared by the LOOKING AHEAD The latter pour over the gargantuan time, get wine tips from the superbly predictable, sunny and warm, while it's best area chefs and accompanied by liq­ wine list, larger than tho New York trained, wine knowledgeable wait cap­ often still shiver city around here, uid fruits of the vine. More than 90 wineries have signed up to "pour it on" What to watch for in Taste next week: City Yellow Pages, wired to the table. tains. Florida's best wine event is the annual Thoso not ready to tour vineyards of This is a place to order beef and an Florida Winefeat & Auction in Saraso­ this year. • Recipe to Share the world in text, and who. would also equally beefy, big red wine. Only U.S. ta. Festivities this year ar April 23-28 On Thursday, April 23, wincmaker like to order in a reasonable amount of Prime, aged an additional four to 10 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. It ~- ~ Please see WIWi,U

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UVil frompage Bl Take comfort in hearty perfect, I was in heaven and ate Emily's is hosting an Italian at that restaurant for the Wine Dinner on Thursday, Feb, See related For the Love of 1 beetle dry red wine Heat fat in heavy saute* pan and CELERY ROOT*- POTATO PUREE remaining four nights of my trip. 26. Call me for details, (248) 349- Food column on Taste front. 1 quart rich meat stock brown meat well on both sides. 1 pound peeled and diced eel- ;. Each meal was'as good as the 0505. * 1 cup canned whole tomatoes Season well with salt and pepper ery root (weigh celery root • one served the night before. Rick Halberg cheff owner of and juice and set in a suitable size baking before buying to make sure Emily's Restaurant in Northville . Duck fat or vegetable oil as dish with a tight fittinglidVPou r It'slpound) ^ ' ... Keep it simple Uvea in Farmington Hills with BRAISED SHORT RIBS off excess fat in saute pan and add 2 pounds peeled end diced , Simplicity and care. That's all his family. He has established a needed reserved vegetables. Over medium WITH REP WINE Salt and pepper to taste potatoes (about 4 medium it takes to be a good cook. You reputation as one of Michigan's . heat, soften vegetables. Add toma­ potatoes) , _] don't need intricate recipes with outstanding chefs. Rick is an 4 (16 ounce) portions of , ?' Marinate short ribs in wine, ,. toes and pour over meat. Add the many ingredients, which take all extensive traveler, and is known meaty short ribs, trimmed herbs, pepper and vegetables l/2cupmlll< , meat stock, cover and braise until 8-10 tablespoons whole -: day to shop for. A few key sta­ for his fine French inspired of excess fat overnight, or at least 8 hours. meat is ready to fall off the bone, ples, and care in selecting your Mediterranean and Italian cui­ 1 medium onion, chopped about 2 hours. uhsaUed. softened butter menu, is all it takes. It doesn't Preheat oven to 326'F. Salt and pepper to taste sine, hook for his column on the 1 large carrot, chopped Remove meat from liquid and hurt to be on a tropical beach third Sunday of.the month in 2 stalks celery, chopped Drain meat from marinade and Boil potatoes and celery root either. Taste. * dry, reserve marinade and drained reduce until saucy. Meat can be 2 bay leaves. removed from bone to serve if separately until tender. Put both ; vegetables. Reduce wine by 1/2 through a rice or mash until fairly' 2 sprigs each rosemary and and strain through a fine mesh desired. . thyme smooth. Add milk and soft butter," " Btrainer into meat stock. Bring liq­ season to taste. from page Bl Crushed black pepper to uid to simmer. Wine taste dinners are scheduled at Saraso­ Mason/Wilson Vintage Tennis ta's toniest eateries where top Challenge beginning 10 a.m. at chefs team up with the hottest The Resort at Longboat Key vintners for dazzling dinners. Club ($100 per person). The cost is $75-200 per person And it's all for charity! In its' Get a healthy start with depending on the restaurant cho­ first eight years, Florida Wine- sen. • fest & Auction has donated $1.8 Get some sleep that night million to its benefit charity pro­ because Friday, April 24, is jam grams helping disadvantaged syrup, if desired. Serve with milk banana (about 3 medium sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar,. packed starting with a Vintage youths lead self-sufficient and , See related story on Taste front. Qr yogurt, if desired. Serves 4. or 17-18 ounces before Nutrition information per pan-, Golf Classic ($150 per player), productive lives. cake: Calories 118; Fat lg, Suricoast Showcase Luncheon What's all this interest in How do you encourage your ,- Microwave directions: In 3-quart petllng) children to eat breakfast, or ' 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Cholesterol Omg; Sodium 125mgj ($35), Seminars ($20-40) and Florida about?' The state's wine microwaveable bowl, combine.all Protein 4g, Carbohydrate 23g. topped off by a gala Black-tie : consumption is third highest in. what's your favorite on-the-go ingredients except wheat germ. In a small mixing bowl, stir breakfast? We'd enjoy hearing Recipe from: "Eating Thin for Vintner Reception, Dinner and the United States, bested only by Microwave on HIGH 6 to 7 min­ together flours and baking powder Life: Food Secrets & Recipes Dance ($300 per person). California and New York. Flori­ from you, and sharing your utes for quick oats and 9 to 10 until well blended. Set aside. recipes with pur readers. from People Who have Lost Rise for a Showcase Brunch on da's restaurant scene showcases minutes for old-fashioned date or In a large mixing bowl, whisk Weight & Kept It Off," by Anne Saturday, April 25, followed by wine in grand falBhiph. Please send your comments until most of the liquid is and recipes to: Keely Wygonik, together egg whites, milk, vanilla, M. Fletcher, a registered dieti­ spirited bidding at the charity absorbed. Let stand until desired salt, banana and oil. Pour liquid tian, (A Chapters Book auction benefiting disadvan­ Look for Focus on Wine on the Taste Editor, Observer & Eccen­ consistency. Stir in wheat germ. tric Newspapers, 36251 School­ ingredients into dry ingredients Houghton Mifflin Company, taged children and youth. A first and third Sunday of the Serves4. ••.•"• and stir with a wooden spoon or 1997, $14). casual buffet dinner and dance month} in Taste. To leave a voice craft, Livonia, MI 48150, or fax (734)591^7279. Nutrition information: 1/4 of rubber spatula just until blended. concludes the .day, ($1$0 per per­ mail message for the HealoU, did recipe, Calories 380, Calories Here are some more "Eye- son all day). 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Choice Boneless fast before coming to school, but registered dietitian and Health neck up and totally abandon any food that appeals to them is WOW! occasionally. someone will forget Programs Coordinator for Bots- their body. They.don't think fine." Sirloin Steak to bring their lunch. ford General Hospital in Farm­ about it- it's not a priority," said "We won't allow kids to skip ington Hills. Cox. "You have to make break­ Besides cereal, Cox suggests fast a way of life. You have a Only LB, lunch,* said Hughes. *If someone low-fat sausage on a bun, hard *2" forgets, we take steps to make "You will do better in school if responsibility to the world and to cooked eggs, or low-fat cottage Our f omous Ourfamous. Stuff* s ure they have a lunch, Once in you're charged, and your energy yourself": cheese. "There's a lot to pick tufted Fork Chops a while we get d family who ; level is high. You might wake up If you want your children to be from," she said. "Take five min­ Chicken Breast: thinks the best thing is for their feeling good, but around 9 a.m.,, healthy, you have to set a good utes to jot down a plan. Figure $099 child to skip lunch so they won't 9:30 a.m. or 10 aim. your ability example. out what you want your kids to $2"LB . forget it again. But we don't - .to concentrate will be diminished / "You can't leave it up to the have for breakfast the night 4 16, believe it is, We've got a job to if you don't eat breakfast. Your kids to eat breakfast," said Cox. before. Have cereal on the shelf U.S.D.R. Choice Rolled U.S.D.A. choice Cube Sttok [ do, and children need good concentration will be off,;and "They won't do it. Plan ahead. ready to go. Make breakfast an established way of life. If it's *&•£& ump Boost or Beef Stew steady nourishment so we can do your energy level v/on't be as Provide foods that appeal to • »t"/::'';,'\';^;^i;/,<'-;-:';-;.: high." / ••:•-••. kids. Oatmeal is a favorite in the important to you, it will be $029 winter, but cereal with milk, and important to your kids." L8. Children who don't eat break­ If she had to choose between *2« m LB. 1100% Fresh Ground Bt*f U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless Top From SirloinRoun d Steak r#Jk\ $199 $019 I LB. Wm LB. Learning problems are getting statewide attention! -ji PnCZKI DRV IS F€ft. 24th. Get the Best Governor Englef it slating »11 children should read 3. Tilting heod while working up cloae, covering an by the third grade. Many children are still eye, developing headachea after reading and' PciaUi Here! Ploce Vour Order Noui struggling, with the basic skill* needed Tor reading. paperwork, ire all ligni of problema with eye MEAP testing was developed to find way* to teaming. 'Children typically do not report poor HofrVnon's PTaWtlurYi Aeol Imported Krotos improve schools and aolve the learning problems. riiion, they aniume everybody aeea the way that Teacher* are concerned with the large number of they do,'notes Dr. Ja«W. Hard Salami Polish Ham children that need help. 4. 'Poor Handwriting can alw be the remit of poor. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD.) ia widespread. eye-hand coordination. Many of our patjenta nave $ In many schools, children line up at lunch lime to low handwriting ikilla.' LB. 6*lf receive their doee of Ritalin. Thii has many parenta 6. Poor upeHlng. The child may even paaa the teat 6*Jf »3.69 3.79. and doctors worried. but cannot recall the wordi one. week later. Meanwhile, the children are (till waiting for Reverting letters (tometlmea identified at I Our Own U.S.D.fl. Sou*/ Cooked Soro Lee's Honey Roosted answers. They're still waiting for. help with their 'dyaWaia'). Thii ii often the reeult of poor vitual homework. Or they juat avoid it all together. •emory and viaualiution. Roost Beef Turkey Breast Dt John Jacobi, director of the Vision Therapy Local partoti 9t«art and Mary Mathia ahere their Center, haa found an aniwer for many of theee iaugfater't au«aa» ftory. There fa n't poetibly be children Moat children with learning problem*, aaything more fmtrating and a feeling of ChUf SmmW Lfl. '4.19 LB. especially thoa* with AD D, have an uivriiagaaaed MpaUataeaa, whan yoa know you have a bright vieton problem child and the can't reed. Viaion therapy for my daughter haa uplifted my heart ia ao many way* !'• OrobbekFlne 1 can't street enough how critical it ia (or a compute eye anamination to b* included in tasting tor ADD awl haa decreaeed the etreae in our home. 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Rembve from during the week. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract IRISH OATS PtIDDINQ leaves. chicken breasts • oven and let the hash stand on a Weekends are the perfect time 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated rack for 5 minutes. Serve hot. to make those foods that nurture 1/2 cup steel-cut (Irish) oats . ' Salt •" Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cover orange zest the potatoes with cold water; Stir Makes 6 to 8 servings. and comfort. Following are three 1 cup boiling water 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated in 2 teaspoons salt, set over medi­ recipes that would brighten up 1-1/4 pounds (about 4 medi­ lemon zest legg um heat and bring to a.boil. Cook VELOUTE SAUCE the beginning of any day, um) red-skinned potatoes, 1 cup milk the potatoes uncovered, stirring Citrus Waffles are light and 1 cup heavy cream peeled and cut into 1/2- 6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) fluffy, scented with a hint of cit­ Preheat waffle iron according to inch dice occasionally, until just tender, the manufacturer's instructions. 1/4 cup sugar about 6 minutes. Drain immedi­ unsaited butter rus. 5 tablespoons unsaited butter Irish Oata Pudding is a smooth (The iron is ready when a few 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ately. 1/2 cup unbleached all-pur­ ) drops of water sprinkled onto the 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Large, heavy red sweet pep­ pose flour and creamy pudding, filled with per, stemmed, cored and In a skillet over medium heat, hearty steel-cut Irish oats and surface immediately turn into 1/4 cup dried sour cherries or 3 cups chicken stock or cut into 1/4-inch dice melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. dried cherries or raisins It dancing droplets.) , raisins reduced-sodium canned .2 leeks, white and tender Add the sweet pepper and leeks. would make a delicious main In a large bowl, stir together the Ground cinnamon chicken broth • green part only, finely Cover and cook, stirring once or course, or it could be a breakfast cake flour, sugar, baking powder, twice, for 10 minutes. Uncover, 3/4 teaspoon salt chopped "dessert." The recipe is from baking soda and salt. Toast the oata in a large dry add the sherry, and raise the heat. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground 1/4 cup Amontillado sherry "Grains* by Joanna Lamb Hayes In another bowl, stir together skillet over medium heat, stirring Cook, stirring often, until the sher­ black pepper . and Bonnie Tandy Leblang (Har­ the buttermilk, butter, orange constantly for 6 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons mlirtced fresh ry is reduced to a glaze that just Pinch of freshly grated nut­ mony Books). juice, egg yolks, vanilla and zests. water; return to a boil over high thyme coats the vegetables, 2 to Z min­ meg Michael McLaughlin's recipe Make a well in the center of the heat. Remove skillet from heat, Veloute Sauce (recipe fol* utes. Remove from the heat and for Sherried Chicken Hash ele­ flour mixture. Add the liquid cover, and set aside 20 minutes or lows) stir in the thyme. Let cool. gantly gives new meaning to the 1/2 cup coarse fresh bread In a heavy saucepan over low ingredients; stir just to combine. until the oats have absorbed all In a large bowl, stir together the heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the word "hash." Assembled the the water. crumbs night before, the component In a grease-free medium bowl, chicken, potatoes, glazed vegetable flour and cook without browning, parts come together to form a using a hand-held electric muter Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. mixture and Veloute Sauce. Cover stirring occasionally, for 5 min­ set at medium-high speed, beat The Night Before: dish that is sophisticated enough Lightly grease a 11/2-quart shal­ Arrange the chicken breasts in a and refrigerate. utes. for guests. the egg whites until they just start low casserole: Beat the egg until In the Morning: to form stiff peaks when the beat­ large, deep skillet that will just Itemove from heat; gradually frothy in a medium bowl. Beat in hold them in a single layer. Add Remove, the chicken mixture whisk in the stock. Return the pan ers are lifted. the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and CITRUS WAFFLES cold water to cover. Evenly sprin­ from the refrigerator. Position an to low heat; whisk in.the salt, pep­ Using a rubber spatula, fold one- salt. Stir in the oats and cherries. oven rack in the upper third of the 2 cups cake flour (not self-ris­ kle in 2 teaspoons of salt and the per and nutmeg. Coyer partially .; third of the beaten egg whites into Turn the oat mixture into the bay leaves; set over medium heat. oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. and cook, stirring often until the ,.'• ing) the batter to lighten it. Fold in the prepared casserole. Sprinkle the Bring slowly to a simmer; turning In a small saucepan over.low l-3rd cup granulated sugar sauce is thick and glossy, about 20 remaining egg whites. cinnamon over the top. Bake 45 to the chicken breasts once. Continue heat, melt the remaining 3 table­ minutes. Remove from heat and • 11/2 teaspoons baking pow­ Pour the mixture into center of 50 minutes or until set and lightly to simmer until just cooked spoons butter, remove from the let cool to room temperature. . der the preheated waffle iron, Riling it browned. Allow pudding to cool 15 through, about 5 minutes (check heat. Spoon the chicken mixture - Makes about 3 1/2 cups. 1 teaspoon baking soda about two-thirds full (a heaping 1- to 20 minutes at room tempera­ the chicken breasts for doneness at into a shallow 2-quart baking dish 1/2 teaspoon salt 3rd cup per waffle). Cook the waf­ ture, then serve. Makes 6 servings. their thickest point by piercing (such as a 9-by-13-inch oval gratin Recipe from: "Good Mornings" ' 1-1/4 cups buttermilk, at fles for 3 to 5 minutes, or until with a small knife). Remove skillet dish) and spread it evenly with the by Michael McLaughlin. Chroni­ room temperature they are set (steam will stop com­ Recipe from: "Grains" by from heat and let chicken cool to back of a spoon. Sprinkle the top of cle Books. Heat up winter with a Caribbean chicken wrap

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Sits.m D< IVViiuJii. Editor 248 '101 2bG7 on the wul>: http: observer eccentric.coin Sunday, February 15. .1998 Aging: Boardwalk ™ ••'•• >••»•—••—^^^^» Yow caw do if stands on ZI;K^ sfy/e service A neighborhood plaza is The famous baby boom generation is enjoying retail success by rapidly marching toward retirement. Magazines that claim to cater to the marketing personalized more mature woman, laughingly fea­ service along with unique ture a woman perhaps in her early products. 408, just like the magazines claiming to represent the overweight woman BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO . KKAILBDrrpR 'I - which daringly include a size 12 or 14. •f- •f It will be interesting to watch over Running a retail operation these days the next couple of decades how maga­ puts you up against the competition—- zines, advertising and cultural stan- • plus specialty catalogs, the home shopping I; dards will be forced to change as the network, megamalls, outlet centers, arid group of seniors expands: The image the Internet. of women with white hair who only But retailers along The Boardwalk in dress in black is outdated. The new '.'• West Bloomfield insist that nothing beats generation is not, or should not, be old-fasnipnied customer service and thafs afraid of color. In fact, you. should; why they are thriving. mmm^iiJtm^- embrace these colors, : For the past 16 years, 23 merchants ftJAUTY AND even if you think pas- PHOTO BT PAN DEAN haVe been serving the nearby residents of THf KfT tels are more appro­ Oh fhe Boardwalk: This busy shopping strip on Orchard Lake, south of Maple, contains the uptown :'.Earmnig^n:Hu1sVWe8t:^iooxnf!eld and priate, .'.•' kinds of shops the local residents crave When they want to run up for a manicure, Calvin Klein suit Orchard like, selling shoes, special occa­ That doesn't mean sion clothing and gifts to customers they that you should throw orcupofcappuccino. Ithelps that parking is close at hand. know by name. In feet, they know them so everything pastel out> well/that Hersh boutique owner Hersh but combine pieces Rothenberg can actually refuse to sell a with brighter colors. A blush-colored blazer to a woman he insists splash of bright color could make a better choice. can make you appear "It just doesn't work," he says with a healthy, enthusiastic, Roz & Sherm plans for the future waveof his hand. "No. No. No. Try the grey JEFfner m a 8«>d moo<1- one." BRUCE Carry that over into You'd never hear that at a department . , BY SUSAN DEMAGG10 clothing for casual lifestyles punctuated by occasional spe­ ; .'. ''.,.'[• •"• your choice of colors RETAIL EDrroR cial events. Becker predicted technology advances would store. i'"' -\ for make-up. Particu­ effect the way his business .runs in thefjiture. Bluma Siegel markets the shopping larly with lipstick, you can add a dash There is no doubt in Sherm Becker's mind that his plaza like a mother-hen looking after her upscale woman's fashion salon will continue to thrive and Annie explained that her job is to track down what's new of color. Add to that a stronger blusher in the marketplace with the store's clientele in mind. chicks. to brighten your complexion. set trends in the Bloomfield Plaza, even though his beloved This is the only center of its kind in wife and business partner, Roz, passed away last year. "Our staff knows who shops here so well, they'll tell me Don't chose a lipstick that is too •Mrs. So and So has a bar mitzvah coming up/ or Sve need ," she says over lunch at the I era who give up altogether rather then the representative. The Boardwalk recently welcomed its radmit they cannot see up close. . Next, she wanted Sherm to open a shoe store at Maple & Aunt Roz. In 20 years we've become the biggest Hino & Mallee account in the U.S." :,-/., newest tenant Greetings From, a card and ••; Your touch should be a light one, too Telegraph. " gift shop, which rounds out the mix at the heavy and it can get caked on, settling "Where!?" I jumped, "Are you kidding? There's no traffic, Sherm declined to reveal sales figures,"The IRS might' in-towhshopping strip: 'into lines. Don't choose frosted make­ not a lot of'cars out there." read the story," but he said the holiday season was good, This center works because the economy, • "True," she insisted. "But, did you see the kind of cars out but El Nino ruined winter coat sales. What's new for up, malte is much better. Go for a : : the market around here is strong," Siegel . "dewy* look. Don't be afraid of powder, therer.: .. spring? .',•''.;.'•"•"•'.•;.;/'.- •'--»,' ,•:.:••%...•'•".: VV" '• " said.IfTimes dictate what businesses you it's hot your mother's powder these TWeU, she was right oh both counts; By the 1980's Oak­ * a special group of suits from YSL, Encore bring in, thafs why Dakota Bread is doing days, it can be your beat friend, keep- land County was booming, oh its way to becoming one of * soft dressing; chiffon, knits and jersey. so well. Staying CAU^ni with top-flight ling your shine down, not creating a the wealthiest places to live in the country. Here we were * antique Chmeseprifits shops, that's what we're aU about," I cloud like grandmother used to. with our unique, marvelous clothing and shoe salon right in •lots of color, lota of black and white Elaine and Mark Blumenfeld own the V You may start to lose hair on your the heart of it all." •fittedsuits • ^ •>•"•..•' successful Rear Ends shop where clothing 1 eyebrows. Make sure you fill in the Since the '80s were the heydays of Roz & Sherm, the * long, pretty skirts * open toed, "sandalized" shoes in flats and high heels for the casual lifestyle is in vogue. . '.gaps, but again, a light touch is much retailer spent the 90's meeting the challenges of selling "Because people are so busy these days, more natural. As you get older, skin shopping is no longer a sport," said Elaine. can become discolored or blotchy. This Moving forward: "Our customers know us. They trust us., * is normal, but could have been trig­ Sherm Becker ' . They depend on us to get what they need gered by exposure to the sun. and.Annie and tell them when if s in so they can just Z* Be certain to use a concealer-in con- Frank continue stop by and pick it up. Thafs the kind of vjiinction with your foundation. The the ujust under business we do here and it works." **\skin gets thinner as you age, and you cditture" fash­ The 40,500-square foot center is owned .'must pay attention to exposure. Per- and operated by The Boardwalk Limited "vhaps you have retired and have more ion tradition set Partnership which also owns The Sugar •I £time to play tennis, walk, garden, etc. byRosalyn Tree plaza down the road. Rents are $18- •\ ** Or maybe it's just that you move slow- Becker whose $20 p^r square foot Ker than you used to, and thus are in portrait hangs , Current tenants include.' Caribou Coffee, '-'the sun or wind for longer, than you in the trendy Charterhouse Barber Shop, Ckico's Casu­ " ;>used to be. As the skin gets thinner, it Bloomfield als, Dakota Bread, Greetings From, * also gets drier, and moisturizing, if it fashion salon Hersji's, Kitty Wagner Salon, Lufino's Hair * hasn't been in your beauty routine, since her death. Sciion, Marguerite Boutique, Mr. Alan's >'jhould be added. Shoes, New York Bagel, Omaha Steaks, Richard's Stride Rite, Running Fit, Rear J Cutback on eye color PHOTO BY JKMT ZOUfNSiR Ends, Solomon & Son, Stage &Ca, Steven \. Eye color can change with age. Don't Franklin Optics, Sundance Shoes, Tressa's K.try to compensate for what were once Boutique, You're Fired, Zeba Oriental Rugs /baby blue eyes with a bright blue eye & Antiques, Zyzyx. i shadow. This is not the place to go hog ; Wild with color. Stick to neutrals, soft News of special events for shoppers is included in •colors. * If you wear glasses, then perhaps a this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Main- Arthur visits 'snazzy frame is all that you need to streets, c/o The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Coloring activities and photo ops accompany the 'catch attention. Eyelashes also lose 805 East Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009; or fax (248) visit from PBS children's character Arthur from noon J their color, so don't forget the mas- 644-1314. Deadline: Wednesday 6 p.m. for publication ADDED ATTRAGTIONS to 3 p.m. at Hudson's Fairlane Town Center store in j'cara. on Sunday. Dearborn. Arthur visits the Westland Center store Livonia Mall. Seven Mile/Middlebelt, Feb, 22 from noon to 3 p.m. Kid's Department. 0 Pitch Mack hair (or eggplant purple, (248)476-1160. 'for that matter) are too strong. They SUNOAY, FEI. 15 Westland Center. Wayne f Warren. ^require far too much maintenance. 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If jsmr hair is thinning, then you Marketeers present a showcase of exhibits to (248)4761160. ! sbovU f» hffator Than will bo lew of improve your home, garden and quality of life during SATURDAY, FEI. 21 TUESDAY, FEB. 24 ! i oooferMt botwsou your hair and your regular mall hours. Madeline breakfast . ,• * Trunk show set feaip. h will look m though than ia a M-TtotlveMaU.12MiltlSouthfield. Nordstrom's wplcomes Parisian story heroine Hersh's hosts a spring trunk show and informal litl w w>rfh

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Eioise Wilkin, manufactured -The fund drive is Winfrey's year-long project, and Virginia Schroeder of the Garden City Hospi« ^Helping readers locate sources • Lenore Ewald of Livo­ by Vogue. prompted through her television show, asking tal Audiology Department present "A step-by-step *£ V6r Hard'tO'find merchandise. nia has three year* worth V Margaret is looking for viewers to save their spare change until the piggy guide to buying hearing aids, l;30p.m. at MedMax! *f* in] the marketplace. If you're of Reader*! Digests from Chupa ChupB suckers in a bank visits a location in their market to collect in WesUand (313) 458-7100 and Tuesday, Feb. 24; • -seen any of .the items in your the '70s she wants to deliver #1 bucket. their donations. ; at Med Max in Taylor (313) 287-0152, Reserva­ ', retail travels (or basement) to any local agency; that s • Lyhn needB the Revjon tions are requested for the free presentations. '; please call-Where Can I Find? would like them. Many of the natural herb cleanser (make­ Jacobaon's hosts designer visit (248)901-5*655; Slowly and magazines have never been up remover) in a 10 6z. plastic 'Women's sportswear desis^vsrSigrW Olsen will MaU marketer named . v clearly, leave: your name, opened. jar, It is discotitinue*!.;; : commentate a rurfway show of her spring collec­ Marsha Swayze of Berkley is the new marketing; ; number and message, and you • Barb Wojick has a" 20- • Clare Redding hopes to tion, Saturday, Feb. 28 at two special events for. coordinator at Tel-Twelve Mall in Southfield, She; : should see your input in the. something-strong collection of locate a set of genuine the public at Jacobson's. has been with the center for seven years, the lasi following Sunday's column. . Fannykins, the brown and ebony and ivory keys for a She wi)l host a breakfast at the Birmingham four as office hianageri .- -";,'• tan statuettes from Hall­ grand piano she inherited store, 336 West Maple beginning at 9:30 am, in The mall welcomes Bath & Body Works to the; the Better Sportswear Department, and will host center, in the south .corridor next to DSW Shoe; mark, purchased back in the which was built in 1936. She ;; : : * Here's what we found: '70s. She would like to find a does not want plastic. a luncheon at the Laurel Park Place store, Six Warehouse. [••''••'I :^-/•" '•• •• ~\-:>'- --.--^.-." . '.- • Chez dresses are at good home for them with a • Irene is looking for Milk •I Amy*s 3750 Woodward (north collector. Plua cleansing cream. of Mack across from Orches- • Edith wants 10-inch ; tra Hall) at (313) 832-2466. We're still looking fon tapered slim candles made Shoe discounteri • Shiny Sinks Plus can • A bunch of plastic bow by Colonial Candle of Cape; be ordered through the mail tacks for the Wham-0 Bow- JCod/:.-••;;•;• ;-v^','':;;. , comes to for information, 1-800-433- matic for Connie Jordan. "I • Serena 6f White Lake is 5818. know they don't make this looking for Battle Troll The third DSW Shoe Ware^ • Refills for a bean bag anymore, but I still make the dolls, action figures. house will open on March 6 at c,an be found in the JC ipen- bows and I need the tacks!" • An adjustable single West Oaks across from Twelve'; ney spring catalog, two cubic • 1986 Mother's Day plate edge blade safety razor for Oaks in Novi. Shoppers will find' • feet for $10.99. , by Avon. •Ron. .;•;.'. /;• ''•'.;>"..;' -\./';. •/';.:'' shoes and accessories 20 to 50; • Raggedy Ann dolts • A retailer who carries the • Duatin is looking for an percent off the regular price," were sold through the JC : name brands or styles of fash­ autographed Barry Sanders stocked fresh each week. * v Penney Christmas catalog. ion that Winkelman stores game used jersey. The opening will double as a! We found someone who make used to,_ like M.J Carroll. • Walt Disney animated Setting the table: Heslops notes that free and easy benefit for HAVEN in Oakland. a 36-inch doll for $50. • Al is looking for Wood to "101 Dalmatians" movie. County, .';':: \ , • Music Search is a 900- Wood, (similar to Liquid • Men's one- or two-piece: lifi^ltyfwvebrTde84fr china number and that is not toll Gold,) purchased through pajamas with feet for Carol patte^rns(UkeFUurbyW that can be for­ free. It is 1-900-737-6647. Family Circle about five years of Westland. malized by adding the serving pieces and crystal. • Merman shaving talc is ago. It is a self polisher for • Nail products by no longer in production, a tip cabinets. Mavala found in drug stores. YOU AND from a reader, check around • Douglas is looking for old • A 1953 McCall Giants at small drug stores, they home Jeopardy game from Golden Make-It books, and a VCU.NIM. Ani.H:\IIO\S I-OK I\\u might carry it. (Or try Club­ the'60s,'70s and'80s. game Surviyorshot for Barby. man, it works just as good, he • Susan wants the old • Bodycology Cool Blue « :'*' •\\ opined.) \ board game Go to the Head Eye Gel for Chris. New Morning School THE LAW • Bronner's, Franken- of the Class. ': • Fine crochet cotton, size . muth has the white Hummel • Deb is looking for Ivory 30, 40or50,forGerri. rYeK^Giadei by Stuart M. Feldhctm nativity set for Pat. Snow flakes for a Girl Scout • A 1960 board game WA- , Attcfwyatbw ( ,• • Several readers offered project. HOO, similar to the game Making a Difference Pit games. • A lapdesk with a formica Trouble, it has an Indian ONE QUID AT A TIME AE^NGJbNSUI^r • Al might try Rence top and beanbag base for theme for Cheryl. TQIN^^ Camera Service and Gen­ Carol. • The song J.P. : The Supreme Court recently ruled^ . eral Repairs, Little Mack, • A long-sleeve button- McCarthy used to play on Individualized Curriculum •Integrated Studies that the Internal Revenue Service cify St. Clair Shores, (810) 772- down cardigan. of short his radio show, "Charge of Science • Spanish • Music • Art •Computer tax punitrfc damage awarcUieeeiyed by 8344 for the Bell and How­ length, to wear under a waist- the Lite brigade and the people harmed by faulty products or ell Slide Cube projector length jacket for Cassy of Bugler," for John, he's will­ 734/420-3331" medical malpractice. The ruling #977Q. Livonia. ing to donate to the J.P. 14501 Haggerty Road, (N. of Scboofcnft) Plymouth, Ml 48170 bolsters a statute passed by Congress in • Beanie Babies can be • The Littlefoot toy figure Foundation. ; August of 1996 that makes it clear that New Mottling School, ttate-cerpfitd tine*'1973, , punitive' awards. can be taxed. The found at Susan B. Ashley from The Land Before Time. • Need a pattern for a Red dotinotdltcriminau on thtbatit of roc*, color or ethnic origin. Co. in Livonia (313) 422- • Marilyn is looking for a Wingafghan. ruling, coupled with the law, puts an 8700, each $6.99. book Star Fish by Irv Fur- • Uncle Dan's Potato end to yean of uncertainty on the issue. • 8olid color borders man. Chips for Laura of Livonia. Punitive damages are designed to including black, were spotted • John called saying Trie punish the defendant and to deter • Sharon would like Night others^from engaging in similax conduct , at Office Max, 10 Mile and Trax< the game from the '60s, Spice cologne by Old Spice. that is deemed to be particularly Southfield. a race car set, it is not made • The game Hotel. outrageous. In. such, cases, the pUiruirT • Several distributors by Brio. He is still looking for • Edwin Jeans for girls may ask the jury to direct the defendant offered sources for therapy it. and Big Ben jeans for boys to pay punitive

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Animal advocate: . *J "W-*' •> '* AxelFisser sfwQtsani* ^¾ through the LINDA ANN CHOMIN ienstifa cainerct, preserving Nonprofits cheer their beauty on future artists forever ocal arts organizations know it's important to expose young people to the arts, and nurture their tal­ ent. The Plymouth Community Arts BY 1 IN DA ANN C H 0 M I N ST A FF W R I T E R Council and Uvonia Arts Commission are doing their part to ensure a xelFisser thrives on taking risks and was about 12 feet away from a lion family but permitted plenty of time for side excursions. future for the arts by showcasing stu­ confronting danger, On a four* week in the relative safety of a truck. ' One night, Fisser and a fellow traveler swam dent artists and awarding scholar­ A safari to Botswana in November, the 28- "You see hippos and giraffes but it's very rare across the river amidst crocodiles to enter ships. year-old Plymouth; resident was bold enough to to see cats,* said Fisser. "The Serengeti in Tan­ Angola illegally According to the Michigan Art Edu­ photograph one of the park police, AK4T in zania, I was lucky because I went there in "It's pretty cheap to travel to Africa from Ger­ cation Association, studies have hand, whose orders were to shoot anyone carry- March,when grass was dry and low. If the grass many,'' said Fisser. "It's a camping trip; 125 shown that learning music and visual ingagun. ;.;"• is high you cari't see the lions. At the Ngoron- degrees in Botswana, you must be in good art skills enhances academic disci­ More than a dozen of the photographs of ele­ goiroGrater, the lions lie in the mud since there health. I went to Namibia to climb sand dunes. plines. That's why this group of teach­ phants, zebra/ and lions from Fisser's trip to is no shade. So you can siay that the lions in the You get up at 4 a.m. so you get there before ers began exhibiting art works by stu­ Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia are on dis­ crater are the dirtiest lionB in Africa." sunrise. There's a small window of opportunity dents in Region 2 three years ago. play at the Animal Odyssey Fisser's job as a; chemist takes him to Ger­ to take photographs." Together with the Plymouth Com­ in Plymouth.; • ' many, the United States and Mexico, so travel­ The first trip Fisser ever took was to Egypt munity Arts Council, Wayne County Animals /"Because poachers keep ing is something that he does often. His birth­ for scuba diving. On his first trip to Africa, he Council for the Arts, the Michigan on the Move shooting elephants, I took a day was* a highlight/of the recent trip when in decided he liked wildlife safaris more. Fisser Arts Education Association spotlights What: An ongo­ risk to photograph him," tb.e middle of nowhere he was surprised with a shares the photographs and lively story of his talented young artists from kinder­ ing exhibit of said Fisser. "It was a chal­ cake, dancers and warm African beer. garten to 12th grade in its fourth African wildlife lenge." Traveling with .18 people, a driver and a cook Please see DANGER, C2 annual Wayne County Regional Arts photographs by Born in Germany, Fisser Exhibition at the Joanne Winkleman Axel Fisser. took his first photograph Hulce Center for the Arts. Catnap: When: Exhibit when he was 11 after pur­ (Left) This Juror William Harmon, chairman of hours are 10:30 chasing a camera from his the art department at Harrison High a.m. to 6 p.m. uncle for $160. He then set photograph School in Farmington, awarded Best Tuesday, Thurs­ up a darkroom and went to is of a lion at , of Show to day and Friday; work. In high school, he rest, after Trevor until 7 p.m. taught other students how eating a huge Western Wayne Anulewicz, a Wednesday; and to develop and print film. County Regional 10 a.m. to 5 meal in the Plymouth Fisser moved to the Unit­ Exhibition Salem High p.m. Saturday. Serengeti Closed Sunday ed States in 1995. This is National What' Sponsored by School senior, and Monday. his first time exhibiting art trie Michigan Art for a pastel works although he's pho­ Park. (Below) Education Associa­ titled "Nervous Where: Animal tographed the animals in AxelFisser tion Region 2, Inspiration." Odyssey, 621 Wayne County Coun­ Africa on each of his eight cai Claire Slusher, South Main trips, On his 1996 safari to cil for the Arts, and Street, south of thesehippos the PJymouth Com­ a 10th grader at Zimbabwe, Botswana and Plymouth Wing, Plymouth. fighting in munity Arts Council, (734)414- Namibia, Fisser found no the fourth annual theNgoron* Salem High MEOWor scarcity of "cats" when he exhibition of art School, took www.anl- took photographs in the goro Crater works represents first place in malodyssey.com Serengeti National Park water hole in elementary and sec­ the high school ondary art educa­ without a zoom lens. He Tanzania, tion programs In category .for a Western Wayne tempera/pastel County. "Fruit Still T*3 When: Through Fri­ W>?. day, March 6. The Music Btu- public is Invited to. dents from Ply­ a an opening recep­ tion 2-5 p.m. Sun- • mouth-Canton day, Feb. 15. View­ Schools will ing hours are 10 perform during a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon­ a brief ceremo­ day to Saturday; ny to award until 9 p,m. Wednes­ .f*. day; and 6:30-8 p.m. scholarships Sundays, Feb. 22 . from Center for Creative Stud­ and March 1. .; •"***&*£*& \?« Where: Joanne Win­ ies, Detroit ****** kleman Hulce Cen­ Institute of ter for the Arts, 774 Arts, Plymouth North Sheldon (at. Community Junction}, Plymouth, (734) 41$4ARr. Arts Council, Downriver Council for the Arts, and Dearborn Community Arts Council Sunday, Feb. 16. fitf^Sl-i;- ••*»?**« "We're really pleased to have this J^-^ir.l quality work," said Jennifer Tobin. "I'm always amazed at the talent of the young people and the guidance of 'w^***. the teachers." . ^r^T^^S The Michigan Art Education Associ­ ation, a nonprofit organization affili­ j*m *MJJ , ated with the National Art Education Association, is "interested in defining and establishing the role of art educa­ tion to give support to creative teach^ ing and to foster study and research in art education," The exhibition allows art educators the opportunity to showcase exemplary work of their students. "The exhibit is so important Mischief In Music ' because it encourages the young peo­ Plymouth Symphony scores with families What: The Plymouth Symphony ple** see EXPRttWONf, C2 Orchestra presents two family concerts featuring Gemini and the first place winner of the orches­ BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Concert lineup tra's Youth Artist Competition, STAFF WRITER The music of Gemini will appeal to the Stephen Goto of Canton, The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra When; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sun­ kid in all of us, promises Laszlp Slomovitfc, day, Feb. 21-22 at two different believes the family that plays together stays twin brother of Sandor. The two comprise locations. together. Besides tailoring their Saturday- the talent behind Gemini, guest artists on • Saturday, Feb. 21, Belleville Sunday, Feb. 21-22 concerts to please moms, the "Mischief in Music" program along with High School Auditorium, 601 West dads and kids, the orchestra in cooperation Stephen Goto, first-place winner in the Columbia, Belleville. with the Plymouth Whalers, is offering two PSO's Youth Artist Competition. Afterglow (cost $5) follows the tickets for the price of one. "They're folk songs we've written about concert at Prudential Pickering The first 260 people to purchase sympho­ childhood and growing up, topics kids of all Real Estate, 381 Meln Street, ny tickets will receive one free ticket to see ages can relate to and we all, to some Belleville. the Whalers take on the Sarnia Sting at degree, have grown up," quipped Laszlo. • Sunday, Feb. 22, Plymouth- Compuware Arena Tuesday, March 3. Last* Salem High School Auditorium, "We're going to be playing what we call our 46181 Joy Road (at Carton Cen­ year's promotion was so popular, curtain greatest hits from our recordings and we ter ROed), Canton. time had to bo delayed, proving once again, really want the audience to be involved, Ce*te W adults, $S children. Tick­ hockey and symphony music fans can coex­ singing along." ets can be purchased in advance ist in the same family, Born in Budapest nearly 60 years ago, Mf portrait: Trevor by calling (734) 451-2112. The "When the Whalers first came into the Sandor arid Lasslo emigrated to Israel after Anulewicz, a senior at Ply­ rVit 250 people to purchase a area last year, I was so excited," said PSO the 1966 Hungarian Revolution. They Young artist: As first place win* mouth Salem High School, ticket to the concert will receive a executive director Bonnie Holyoak. "I moved to Kingston, New York, three years ner of the PSO's Youth Artist free ttahet to the Plymouth " thought, they could have fun, wo could have won Best of Show for this pas­ Whalers Tuesday, March 3, fame later and, for the last 26 years, have called Competition^ Stephen Goto of agairtft the Sarnla Sting at Cdm- f fun. Last year, the players came to our con­ Ann Arbor their home. .51::' tel titled "Nervous Inspira­ Canton plays a violin concerto puware Arena, Plymouth, limit four cert and signed autographs. The orchestra "Our dad waB a cantor in tho synagogue, tion," frtatJckets. had to wait to begin playing because people by Khachaturian with the were standing In line." Nease see iVMHWV, C2 orchestra fob* 21*22. fe-u...;,...., "V-%•*••••"•»•*»• * .-.4... H«* -»^*»«y.#4fi*« '> 'J.* r f i 5KP.^¾¾ -. • 5¾¾#,sr*.v¾it •

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'&'P.- Symphony /rom page_Cl m page CI so we grew up singing with him •'I like to visualize March 1996 African trip on the • Td Hka to halp kaap the |amti preserve* »nd the past year's iipe and downs,- •' as little kids," said Laszlo. "Since Internet at http:// www. i'Bmi. "It's tough making a go of it" we lived in three different cul­ myself playing with an net/ riecherttuning/ax the animal* allva to people know how Important but the gift shop and gallery, is tures we Want to acknowledge orenaatra. The piece "I like to meet people from dif­ the**animal*ar* to ttie circle of Irfe.' filling a niche," said Sharon. "We the diversity that is so much a I'm playing It vary tflfft* ferent countries," he said. "It's ;: V; ; try to make it an experience." part of American culture by amazing, the people in Africa '•*",'••"''' K'''•'•^ .--- AM Fisser In addition to greeting cards adding an international flavor cutt. I straggM wRh tt don't have anything, but they're Phot* featuring masters paintings .with a Hungarian folk tale and a lot because I've never happy." (Munch, Picasso) with an animal Israeli folk songs in addition to piayed this type of In the near future, Fisser plans twist, Animal Odyssey offers our own original songs. At the to show his slides at the Animal But what else would you expect artists like Fisser to discuss and informational brochures on ani­ beginning of one, we sing hellos music before. The con­ Odyssey. A small donation will go when one of the owners (Sharon) demonstrate their work, mals ranging; from pets to in eight different languages with certo la nothing Ilka to the World Wildlife Fund. was married at Potter Park, a "We're always looking for new wildlife. Both Sharon and Celia . the audience responding to us." Mozart, Beethoven or "I'm not interested in making' small animal 200 in Lansing in artists," said Celia Atma of are animal lovers. Sharon, a Bach.' money," said Fisser. "I'd like to June. A new gallery in the back Bloomfield Hills, c member of Attorneys for. Ani- Violinist help keep the games preserves room of the shop features porce­ The Animal Odyssey is well mals and the Legal Defense Family plays an important, Stephen Goto and the animals alive so people lain tiles by Diana- Dunn of Livo­ stocked with merchandise bound •' Fund, volunteered at the MichU role as well in Stephen Goto's : gan Animal Rescue League in Violinist know how important these ani­ nia; whimsical animal sculptures to make the hardest of hearts life. The 17-year-old Canton vio- . mals are to the circle of life." ; by Trina Riordan, Farmirigtori smile. Penguin purses, stuffed Pontiac for several years. She Unjst and his mother, Keiko, fre­ Animal Odyssey Owners' Sharon Hills; stained glass panels and ferrets, orange arid: white stripe owns three cats. Celia admits quently team up to play competi­ and Celia Atma have a track sun catchers, Jenn, Plymouth; shirts embroidered with frogs,: only to having "a lot of cats." It's tions and concerts at their place no wonder sales from a number Schoolcraft College Honors Audi­ record of supportiAg wildlife and Bob Perrishj cold cast bronze jewelry, T-shirts, figurines, mir­ of Worship, Newburgh Baptist animal causes since opening their duclcs, Livonia; watercolora and rors, puzzles,nature CDs, and of items benefit various nonprof­ Church in Westland. Goto will tions for 1993 and 1994. He attended Interlpchen through shop in Old Village in November reproductions, Phyllis Hochlow- educational activity sets for kids, it animal and nature organiza­ perform the selection with which of 1996. The mother and daughter skii Plymouth; Cool Cat Cre­ are a few of the hundreds of tions including Animal Crafters, he. won the PSO's Youth Artist} the All-State summer program and was second violin section team -moved the animal gallery ations earrings and pins, Jean- items on hand, 1; which finances spaying/neuter­ Competition, Khachaturian's and gift shop to a new location on. ing of pets for low income and "Violin Concerto." ; leader in the Intermediate nette Pugliese, Lathrup Village; "We try to emphasize items Orchestra for 1993 arid 1995. He Main Street Feb. 10, painted animal rocks, Cathy with a little humor so people come; unemployed persons, senior citi­ : "I've never played With ah currently studies violin-with "Welt show anything animal," i Petix, Dearborn; limited-edition to have a good time," said Celia, zens, students, and persons fos­ orchestra before so I'm excited Stephen Shipps at the Universi-: said Sharon Atma of Livonia. prints, Jana Conger, Brooklyn; Lack of space and foot traffic tering strays for adoption. All • about it," said Goto. "I like to ty of Michigan. ;"Our goal is to educate about pottery,Karen Dorileavy, Cali- forced the move to a new loca­ proceeds from the sales of hand­ .«.; visualize myself playing with an fornia; cat dolls with porcelain tion. Both Celia, a. retired. Ham- made pet beds and heart-shaped prchestraj The piece Tni. playing Tni glad Tve stayed with vio-. animals arid give artists a Tin," said Goto; "If you can play: break." heads by Donna Bragg of Chica­ tramck school teacher and. dog pillojvs go directly to Animal is very difficult. I struggled vyith Sharbn,;ari attorney with offices Crafters in Farmington Hills. it a'lot because I've never played •-. one string instrument, you can From the mohien t visitors go; photography, and ceramic play any str^g instrument/ enter the shop in a 100-year-old tableware handcrafted in Zim­ in the back of the shop, antici­ The Animal Odyssey takes no this type of music before. The commission. concerto is nothing like Mozart," Goto, also plays cello, viola, home, animals art all they see. babwe. Future plans call for pate a profitable retdl year after Beethoven or pach." . and guitar. In fall of 1998, he Goto began taking piano will attend the University of . lessons at age 5 then switched to Michigan majoring in computer from page CI violin, studying the Suzuki sciences. He does hot plan to method, at the insistence of his make violin his career but rather pie, and fbr the saite reason that tnan 6i>Wayiie County Council Arts Commission continues its Students will be interviewed, parents. The years! of practice; a hobby. V actors do performances arid for the ir^fts and director of the policy of fostering the visual and perform or show their art work /and study have paid off. In the The concerts are spoh8ored by musicians give cohcerts, artists pearborn; Corrimuriity, Arts performing arts in young people before the committee distributes years 1992-94, Goto won firsts the Belleville Area Council for : need to be hung and see their Council, was instrumental in by awarding $5,000 in scholar­ the prize money among the Win­ the Arts, Ameritech-NewMedia, : place in the Demaris Arts Com' work," sSid Tpbin, "When thS; founding the exhibit. The first ships. Deadline for entry is ners or winner. s petitions, firsts in district and Prudential Pickering Real teachers were installing thev tWo. years the show was held at March .2. For more information "We want to encourage artists state Solo and Ensemble in 1995, Estate, arid the Michigan Couii- Works ori Saturday, I noticed the Dearborn Community Arts or an application, call the Com­ in the" Livonia conrinuriity," said arid 1996, and first place in the cil for Arts and Cultural Affairs. they didn't even know each other Council, where she is director. munity Resources Department Pat Tavidian. "We're eager to in the region, arid they were "The;exhibit represents the at Livonia City Hall (734) 466- have students take advantage of talking to each other and asking best of ttie best," said Woodyard. 2540. -,./'• : the opportunity in the arts. questions and exchanging ideas. "It's important to showcase these The .competition is open to We're looking for people who t think it's important for the students to encourage them. It Livonia residents who are gradu­ have.exhibited excellence in— teachers to get together and also helps students from differ­ ating high school seniors or resi­ their work to date and have goo

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PHOTOGRAPHY OUftJNO HOLOCAUST AUDITIONS/ V OJLUNT •*•• E Tt __CALL FOR ENTRIES 2 0.m. Sunday, March 1, Professor, Sidney Bolkosky presents * Hidden Eyes WA •• ::•-":;-. ', ANN ARBOR STREET ART FAIR and Hearts: Submerged In Holland dur­ 12:30 p.m, Sunday March 29,Detroit' Acceptingfkpp4icatrpns forthe 1998 ing the Holocaust.* Jewish Community Institute of ARts Volunteer Committee fair. For application, send a business Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Is conducting their semi-annual volun- • #10 seff-addressed stamped envelope teer orientation. DjA Lecture Hail, 5200 Bloomfield; (248) 661-7641. 1 to: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, P.O. Box NON-VIOLENT CELEBRATION Woodward Avenue, Detroit; (313) 833 • 1352, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106, or call 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, 'The Global 7900.'. ' (734) 994-5260. Deadline: Feb. 15, Spread of Non-Violence" by Richard 1998. Fair will take place July 15-18, Deats, featuring a performance by trie WRITING 1988. Detroit Dance Collective. Swords into ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL Plowshares Peace Center, ARts for WORKSHOPS BY PUBLISHED AUTHORS Enter 16 mm film In the following cater Peace, 33 E. Adams, Detroit: (313) 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 17, 24, writ; gortes: documentary, animated, experi­ 963-7575, ing seminars Including, 'Writing for chllv mental, narrative and personal. Shown N0RTHV1LLE ARTS COMMISSION dren," "Writing the romance novel," during week of March 17-22. Entry LECTURE SERIES "How to tell the same old story in a '. form: Ann Arbor Film Festival, P.O. Box 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.'March 11, fea­ new way,* 'Crimes real & Imagined," .":• 8232, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107-8232. turing Michael Farrell's lecture, "three 'Writing the suspense novel/ Fee: $90 URL: http://aafilmfest.org Masters of American Painting." for ftve-week program, $20 per session. DOCUMENTAUSA Season: $25; $9 at door. Northville To register: Southfield Centre for the'-'! '- Slides, videotape (no longer than 15 High School, 775 N. Center. Northville; Arts, 24350 Southfield Road; (248) ' minutes) for a three-month spring 1998 (248)349-3091. 424-9042. >' exhibit. Every submission will be pre­ TEN-MINUTE PLAYS sented. Artists of any medium, age free MUSEUMS (ON-GOING) 7 p,m. Friday, Feb. 20, a variety of -y to participate- The Museum of short plays by Michigan Playwrights. ,- Contemporary Art, 23 W. Lawrence St., U Of M MUSEUM OF ART Donations accepted, Southfield Centre, Ste. 101, Pontiac, Ml 48342. Through March 15 "Monet at Vetheuil: for.the Arts, south of 10 Mile Road or\ - GREEKTOWN ART FAIR The Turning Point," an exhibit of Southfield Road. ••„-'>• Artist applications available for the Monet's work around 1880 in the small PLAYWRIGHTS OPEN HOUSE \, 1998 Greektown Aft Fair, sponsored by village on the Seine. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 Area playwrights will meet Meadow ^ < the Greektown Merchants Association p.m. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs., Brook Theatre's Artistic Director ../ In cooperation with the Michigan Guild noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Docent-led tours Geoffrey Sherman, PlaywrightHn- ' •'', of Artists and aRtlsans. Deadline: Feb. 7 p.m. Thursdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays Residence Karim Alrawi, 7-8:30 p.m. ;:' 27,1998. For application, call (313) and Sundays. 525 S. State Street. Ann Monday, Feb. 23. topics Include: 662-3382. Arbor; (734) 764-0395. Cost: $6 Meadow Brook's selection of plays, "' LIVONIA CIVIC CHORUS adults; $3 for non-U-M students, U-M development play process. Event is free Auditions 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings, faculty and staff, and senior citizens; but space is limited. For reservations' '•'• Frost Middle School, Stark Road near l- free to Museum Friends, U-M students, call (248) 370-3493. Deadline: Feb. I61 96, Uvonia; (734) 525-1447. and children under age 12. Advance MUSIC COMPETITION tickets are recommended, call (800) GAIJLERY EXHIBITS . The Bohemians Club, a.k.a. The 585-3737. (OPENINGa) Musicians Club of Greater Detroit, will FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS 7 hold its first annual Solo Concerto Through March 15 - "Best of Both MOORE GALLERY" ^ Competition for orchestral Instruments. Worlds: Human and Divine Realms of 3 p.m. Sunday, February 15, Prize money will be awarded. Classical Art from the Museum of Fine 'Mozambique,* paintings by Barbara '»; Contestants, between ages of 16-22, Arts in Boston,* a collection of 81 Terry Roy. 304 Hamilton Row, '*• must submit performance tape by Up-and-coming: University Musical Society presents the Petersen Quartet at objects of marble, bronze, terra cotta, Birmingham; (248) 647-4662. •: March 1,1998. Send to: Herbert Couf, 3 p.m.Thursday, Feb.19 in Rackharh Auditorium, University of Michigan, limestone, ceramics from ancient POSNER GALLERY «' c/o The Bohemians, 37685 Russett Greece and Imperial Rome, from 6th Feb. 15 - Group show featuring new J Drive, Farmlngton Hills, Ml 48331. AnnArbor; (734)764-2538. ; ' century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. Hours: works by Ricki Beriine, Felix *' VOCAL COMPETITION FOR HIGH 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Braslavsky, Susan Sales and Tara M. . SCHOOL STUDENTS Sunday. 1120 E. Kearsley Street, Flint; Grew. Through March 15.523 N. CHd { Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan and (810) 234-1695. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham; (248) * the Italian American Cultural Society 647-2552. \ UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY «J A Z Z CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM sponsor Fourth Annual Italian Songs DROP-IN FIGURE DRAWING CLUB 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, the young Through March 29 - "Beautiful Scenes: LEMBERQ GALLERY ; and Arias Vocal Competition for Meets 10 a.m. -1 p.m. the second and German ensemble, the Petersen 8'JAZZ VESPERS Selections from the Cranbrook Archives Feb. 17 - 'Printers Choice,* 12 master Michigan High School Students. Ten fourth Saturdays each month, except Quartet. Rackham Auditorium, 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Ursula Walker by Buzz Spector," "Chairs of Words,* a printers, curated by Fraclne Halvorsen. I finalist will be selected from cassette on holiday weekends. Use medium of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and the Buddy Budson Trio. First visual essay by Carta Harryman; 538 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham; * audiotape auditions.. Deadline: Feb. 15, your choice. $5 fee. Oakland (734) 764-2538. Baptist Church of Birmingham, corner through April 5 - "Art on the Edge of (248)642-6623. * 1998. Cash prizes range from $50- Community College, Orchard Ridge MENDELSSHOHN'S EUJAH of Willits and Bates Street. Fashion," *Olga de Amaral." $1000. Finalist will also perform Campus, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, the UMS MUSICA VTVA INTERNATIONAL 'Selections fro the Permanent before a live audience. Contact John Farmlngton Hills; (248) 661-5291. GALLERY EXHIBITS V Choral Union of Thomas Sheets, featur­ 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, The Collection for Younger Visitors." 1221 Zaretti, (313) 4554895. MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS (ON-GOING) Tinderbox Productions offers acting and ing baritone Gary Retyea, soprano Fabulous Evergreen Blues,' performing N. Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills; WOMEN IN ART ENTRIES ALFRED BERKOWTTZ GALLERY musical theatre workshops for begin­ Katherine Larson, alto Jayne Sleder and in the style of "Manhattan Transfer." (248) 645-3323. Twelfth annual art exhibit. 'Our Visions: Tickets: $16 & $18 at the door. Through Feb. 21 - "Diversity: Focus on ~ ners to advanced students, grades 1- Tenor Richard Fracker. Hill Auditorium, CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE r Women in Art,' accepting entries in Birmingham Unitarian Church, islam," works of Islamic art, Middle- 12. Classes run through April 19. 825 N. University. Ann Arbor; (734) Through May 3 - "Hunters of the Sky." visual art and poetry. Deadline April 1, Woodward at Lone Pine, Bloomfield Eastern crafts and traditional calligra­ Clarenceville HighSchool. Brochures 764-2538. dn exhibit on the falcon through an 1998. Exhibit runs May 11-29. Hills; (248) 851-6987. phy. The University of Michigan ' available at Livonia Civic Center FAIR LANE MUSIC GUILD array of mounted specimens and video Womencenter, Oakland Community .-• WINDSOR JAZZ SERIES Dearborn, Third Floor of the Mardigian * Library, Redford library or call (313) 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, the footage. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- College, Orchard Ridge Campus, 27055 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 22, Chicago Library, 4901 Evergreen Road, * 53^8962. CutTime Players, a new ensemble of Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday- Orchard Lake Road. Farmlngton Kills; Jazz artists Franz Jackson. Tickets: Dearborn; (313) 593-5058. r seven musicians from the Detroit Saturday. noon-5 p.m. Sunday; (248) . K (248) 471-7500. ONCE UPON AN EASEL $12. University of Windsor Moot Court, JACOB/COMMUNITY ARTS GALLERY ; Symphony Orchestra. Henry Ford 645-3200. Two-day workshops 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lau Building, University at Sunset. Through Feb. 21 - "Laughter Ten years-. Estate, Fair Lane, University of KELSEY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY Monday. Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 26. (519)944-9798. After," an international touring exhibit * BENEFIT Michigan, 4901 Evergreen Road, Through June 30 - "A Victorian's 8691 N. Ulley Road; (313) 453-3710. of contemporary art by women artists. *•.. Dearborn; (313) 593-5330. JAZZ IN THE STREETS Passion for Egypt: David Roberts. 1796- PLYMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PAINT CREEK WINTER CLASSES Community Arts Auditorium, 5400 * 1864." Roberts' drawings and paintings 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Mardi Gras at Black & white photography workshop, Detroit Historical Museum's fourth Gullen Mall. Wayne State University; . * during his travels through the middle Fox Hills Country Club featuring dinner, Including developing, printing and dark­ C R A F T S annual, "Jazz in the Streets," featuring (313)577-2423. room techniques. Feb. 18 & 20, Feb. Alexander Zonjic, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. eastern country. University of Michigan. 4'lent and live auction by Joseph REVOLUTION " 26 & 28, and March 11 & 14. Hand col­ BEAD FESTIVAL 26. Tickets: $15. 5401 Woodward, at Ann Arbor; (313) 763-3559. DuMoucheiie and music by the New Through Feb. 25 - "Sculptures of Gina'-1 oring workshop 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Feb. 25-28, the *6th the corner of Kirby: (313) 833-1262. MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN Reformation Dixieland Band. Tickets: Ferrari," 23257 Woodward Avenue; * Feb. 10. Learn to hand-color black and Annual Teaching Seminar," presented HISTORY $50. Call PCAC, (313) 4164278. by local and nationally recognized bead (248) 541-3444. 1 white photos. 407 Pine Street, LECTURES Through June 30 - "The Life & Times Rochester. To register, (248) 651-4110. artists. Registration required. of Paul Robeson," Coleman A. Young GALLERtA, 00 EXECUTIVE OFFICE ' BUILDING CLASSES & VILLAGE PLAYERS WORKSHOPS FOR Southfield Lathrup High School. 19301 MICHIGAN ORIENTAL ART SOCIETY Exhibitions Room, 315 E. Warren, WORKSHOPS KIDS W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield; (810) 1 & 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 15. an illus­ Detroit; (313) 259^109. Through Feb. 26 - "Oakland County • 756-8099. trated lecture by Dr. Hugh Wiley. Community Mental Health, 1998 ; THE ART GALLERY/STUDIO Spring and summer workshops using •Introduction to Japanese Ceramics" READING Exhibit." works in all media. 1200 N. ;« Classes in basic drawing and general theater games, improvisation and cover­ DANCE and 'Early Japanese Ceramics.' Hotly Telegraph Road, Pontiac; (248) 858- "i art for the very young with Frances ing a playful introduction to children's Room, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 BALDWIN LIBRARY 1562. -J Fletcher Saturdays Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, musical theater, including singing, TERRI NEWMAN'S DANCE SHOPPE Woodward Avenue, Detroit. For Informa­ 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. the SOUTHFIELD CENTRE FOR THE ARTS > 14 in the studio, 29948 Ford Road dancing, acting and performing. Annual Solo Title Scholarship tion, (248) 398-7696. Theatre Arts Productions Assemblies Feb, 27-6 p.m., 'Compassion and J between Henry Ruff and Mlddlebelt, Directed by composer/teacher David Competitions. Times: 11 a.m. Sunday, MANSIONS OF FERRY AVENUE for Youth presents, "Fats, Eubie and the Achievements of African-American .J Garden City. Times: 10-11:30 a.m., Mayer In association with The Village Feb. 15, Petite Miss & Master; 2:30 Noon, Thursday, Feb. 19. lecturer Duke," a musical celebration. 10 a.m. Culture." featuring the works of Ivan « Players. Workshops begin March 7 and 12:30-2 p.m. end 2:30-4 p.m. Cost: $40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Junior Miss & Kathryn Clarson of Preservation Wayne. & 2 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 25. Stewart. Exhibit includes paintings ceK June 29, respectively. For specific (includes supplies). Deadline to regis­ Mr.; 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Teen Oakland County Information Technology •Preschool Storytime;' 2:30 p.m. ebrating military, sports, music and / ter: Feb. 16. Portrait and still life for dates and tim 644-2075. - Miss & Mr.; 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Tuesday, Feb. 17. the comedy of Jim western achievements by African '! adult taught by Lin Bauml-4 p.m. WINTER CLASSES WITH KAREN Miss & Mr., ages 16-25. York City. Pontlac; (248) 85&0415. Cruise: Tea and coffee provided. 300 Americans. 24350 Southfield Road, jus' Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27. Cost: $50. HALPERN Clarenceville High School, Uvonia; VISITING WRITER AT CRANBROOK W. Merrill, Birmingham; (248) 647- south Of 10 Mile Road; (248) 424- . .,'• Deadline to register: Feb. 2. (313) 261- February classes with noted Bloomfield (248)666-1971. 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Thomas Lux. 1700. 9022. 0379/513-4044. Hills artist. Class offerings include a DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM author of seven collections of poetry. WRITER'S VOICE POETRY SERIES ART CORRIDOR GALLERIES, THE ART STUDIO range of media. Locations include 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 3 & 8 p.m. Kingswood us, 1221 N. Woodward, 12:30 p.m. Detroit poets Alvin Aobert, FARMINGTON HILLS Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Adult winter art classes in oils, pastels Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17-22. Bloomfield Hills; (248) 645-3492. Kevin Rashid and Marilyn Rashid. Through Feb. 28 - A retrospective by Bloomfield, Ferndale and Petosky. Music Hall, 350 Madison Avenue, and drawing. Children's after-school ARTIST AT GALLERY ANIMATO Wayne State University Department of international potter John Glick. Hours: Schedules and information, call (248) Detroit; (313) 963-2366. classes in drawing, painting and crafts. Npon-2 p.m. & 3:30-5:30 p.m., English Building. Room 3234, 51 W. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.,^ „., 851-8215. GEORGIAN STATE DANCE COMPANY 4417 S. Commerce Road, Commerce Saturday, Feb. 28, animation artist Paul Warren at Woodward Avenue; (313) 31555 Eleven Mile Road, Farmlngton" i^ 3 & 7 p.m. Sunday. March 1, the Township; (248) 360-5772. Carlson; original artist of Mr. Magoo. 577-2450. Hills; (248) 473-9583. ?-• -. Georgian State Dance Company, a folk BOOKMAKINQ/COLLAQES CLASSICAL who also worked on 'Sleeping Beauty." QALER1A CASA DE UNIDAD BBAA •-• ^ 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, through March dance troupe perform with original cos '101 Dalmatians," 'Lady and the 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Diana Alva BBSO turoes and choreography. Macomb Through Feb. 28 - "Get the Red Out," 3 5. Techniques to make books. Journals, Tramp,* and 'Winnie the Pooh.' 574 N. reads her poetry. 1920 Scotten. an exhibit of works by Generei Motors •>': cards and envelopes. Paint Creek 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 'George Community College, 44575 Clinton Twp.. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham; Detroit; (313) 843-9598. designers. 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, ' Center for the Arts, 407 Pine Street, Gershwin Centennial Celebration, fea­ (810) 286-2141. Tickets: $22 & $24. (248) 644-8312. Birmingham; (248) 644-0866. '/ ";. Rochester; (248() 651-4110. turing conductor Felix Resnick, BORDERS - FARMINGTON HILLS S CREATIVE ARTS CENTER OF PONTIAC University MUSICBI Society Choral Through Feb. 28 - Photo exhibit of cbil- ?' Winter classes, Including drawing, Union. Annual benefit dinner precedes dren's portraits featuring work of Linda *;' sculpture and painting. Children's class­ concert. Temple Beth El, 14 Mile at Joy Solomon. 30995 Orchard Lake Road> es Included drawing and cartooning, Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills; (248) ; painting, mask-making, arts and crafts 645-2276. Farmlngton Hills; (248) 737-0110. ^ t and prifttmaklng. Teen and adult class­ LYRIC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CLIQUE GALLERY >'1*: es include beaded Jewelry, ceramics, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, "Valentine Through Feb, 28 - "Free/Floating: N*nfr£ photography, Chinese brush painting Rag,* featuring CutTlme Players and Etchings from Lithuanian artist Ne'e v Zirnite.* 200 W. Fifth Avenue. Royal and blues guitar. 47 Williams Street, Alexander Zonjic. Birmingham Unitarian /o Pontlac; (248) 333-7849. Church on Woodward Avenue at Lone Oak; (248) 545-2200. DETROIT DANCE COLLECTIVE Pine. (248) 357-1111. CREATIVE RESOURCE ;>; Saturdays, March 7-May 2 for 5 to 7 PONTIAC OAKLAND SYMPHONY Through Feb. 28 - 'Women on the "' year olds, end 8 to 12 year olds. Fee: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, annual Oakland Edge," four contemporary women *- $40. Classes at Swords Into University Concerto Audfot. Orchestra artists Karen Izenberg. Card Sams. ''. Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery, performs the Overture from "The Nancy Schatt, Janine Gibeau,* 162 Old*; 33 E. Adams Avenue, Detroit; (313) Abduction from the Seraglio" by N. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham; . >• Mozart. Varner Recital Hall, Oakland (248) 647-3688. *': 965-3544. University. DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET y DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS ST. MARY'S CLASSIC SERIES Through Feb. 28 - Sam NadorvNicholS *• Through March 5 - 10 a.m. to 12:15 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Brazilian-born paintings. 300 River Place. Ste. 1650,>" p.m., 'Survey of World Aft/ Holley pianist Fiavlo Varan! plays a tribute to Detroit; (313) 393-1770. *' Room; Thursdays, Jan. 29. F;»b. 5,12 & Heltor Vllla-locos. Shrine Chapel, O.R. N'NAMOI GALLERY < 19,4-8 p.m., 'Drawing for Adults," Orchard Lake end Commerce roads. Through Feb. 28-Vincent D. Smith.* ;V, Studio and Galleries; }0 a.m.-noon Tickets: $12 & $20; (248) 683-1750. Paintings from the "70s and the 'SO*/*' Saturdays Jan. 31, Feb. 7,14, 'Altering CRANBROOK MUSIC GUILD 161 Townsend, Birmingham; (248) B4V Spaces: Installation Art,* Holley Room; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Tellch 2700. , ft,;' 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays Feb. 21,28 Quartet in a program of Mozart, Bartok HABATAT GALLERIES % March 7, 'From the African Loom to the and Janacek. Tickets: $25. Cranbrook Get vocal: Musica viva international presents The Fabulous Evergreen Blues'* 3:30 Through Feb. 28- "It's In Materiel,?;**;, African American Quilt.' Fees vary. House, 380 Lone Pine Road, northwest p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at Birmingham Unitarian Church, Woodward at Lone Pine, exhibit of artist who use glass as a^*; Classes and workshops require prereg- corner of Cranbrook Road; (248) 761- mixed media In sculpture. 7 North ''• *• • Mratton. To register call (313) 833- Bloomfield Hills; (248) 861 -698 7. 2435. Saginaw. Pontlac; (248) 333-2060. 4249. • V • • • r . ' i (0F*)C4 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1998

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We CD also includes new works by But he also takes his turn as a -1^)0,1-.30,3:10,3:40,5:)0,):15, : THAIK(K13} ucomoniAi(i) 1120,1:10,300,430,6:45,8:4¾ s^i Lundquist and Kowalewski. soloist, influenced not by other 12% 200,415,700,8.05 have a good chemistry ^.«,9.30,10:10 1130,240,6-20,9:20 -/ 10:3OUOWnCttTS "We did the CD in December of bass players but by pianists such K9MRIfA»BU(l) smwo«o(K) C0WWUHUHTMC(R) and enjoy playing with as Bill Evanls and Oscar Peter­ ••'• fcstiwb..- • , 11:15,120,3:% 5:40, '96 and last summer played at 1):% 200,4:% 705,9.45 each other. When we the Birmingham Jazz Feat and son. . BQWWC9) HMD RAM (I) WACTrKOOGfl) "As a soloist, it's, a time to •••• 530,8.00,10:10 get together on stage, the. art fairs," Kowalewski said. 4:30PM •-•'.-• ^11.00,100,3:15,5:20,7:3¾ express myself by emulating the CKATEUKMMQft JUrTkitrM TWWUHOKTY(l) 1{H»;MON-THURS.1O0,ll5,52O, the sparks fly/ "We were well received. The 1*25, 240.430,7.40, IMS : , • -IheWbriA BcATTtatrci - 12%2%5:J5,73O,10tO0 7:35,1005'. •< v three of us have quite a big voice of a pianist,'vocalist or vio­ SfKI WORLD (K) tyan MHirwsO% S4.00AI Show! PfSmATIIfASUKS(l) . mAHC(K13) linist," hesaid. f ;.'l-•.Jtt*9befcn6O0pm v.. Richard Kowalewski sound. We have a good chemistry . 17:10,3:30,6:10 - :--8:20 .'.. SUN. 1100,235,6:15,935->WN- and enjoy playing with each The trio will be playing works (OOOMiNURTIKOO Nowicttptroft* k MisterCvd BOvCIMCHTSm THUR5 235,6:15,9.55 : Bass player /NT Denotes No Pass b^cpnti other. When we get together on from their CD and some new 1135,3.20.6:30,920, 11:40,250,530,830 A5WOOAJIT«T$(K13) arrangements of numbers by HMCTHtMCflt) l:10,4O0,6:%9^ stage, the sparks fly." ttw,2:1U«,*w • 'ftKfeiftl ••- The band took its name from Dave Brubeck, Pancho Sanchez ASCMAS1T«fTS(HU) MJUfc the distinctive art work on the and others. 1240,350,6:45,9.45 32289 f«n It tod l#5tS-»70 IMldArthtsTlNKm TIWICK1J) e>9«n Hifineo 0*r/, foralshows ttiTrfAmS 1215,W5,4w;7W:4i CAaWRSARlKJAYSHCWnMfJ No one under«6 admitted for fG13| sUrtnaWoreiOOPM BOOK HAPPENINGS IM(T(K) ; >*r*edlmsitef6pm .":. Sm• l:JMSUIS,W» oup will meet Giant,-Sell Like a Madman," 7:30 Tuesday, Feb. 17; Deborah VfMfW) ItuUifHI) and discuss ths latest in contem­ p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18; former Garrison reads from "A Working 12;1UfiKMS porary poetry, 7 p.m. Thursday, WQRS radio host Paul Russell G|rl Can't Win and Other Poems," /v,/. • mWmml *a". Feb. 19; »ftfi Kaput presents conducts classical music work­ 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18; ^:.// ; , B^MESjf ^ESB^ESV W^W shop of musk) for romance, 7 p.m. I •'..'''' t* 715,410« Saturday, Feb. 21; Or. David Klein Sunday, Feb. 22 at the store Women," 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 |*»MM* MOWDQfn will discuss and sign Ms book 30995 Orchard Lake Road, at the store 313 South State §1 MMDMAV Mvw Farmington Hills (248)737-0110. ''•tf'f:-^; "Saying Good-bye: Tou and Your - Street, Ann Arbor 734-662-7407. I fc?•-:'•• • >2H3l|Hk« ••I • '•'.•••'.;'' • . #; I&&V A

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Art Beat features various hap. requests and announcement* to nia Public Schools program day, Feb. 28 in the community recognized bead artiste, Wednesr Riopelle, Walter Kwilose.Sij, penings in the suburban art "A Touch of Class/" WDTR-FM, which supplements the once a room of the Zieger Center at day-Saturday, Feb. 25-28 at Skundberg John Campbell, Jo*; world. Send Wayne County arts 9345 Lawton, Detroit, MI 48206. week art classes in its elemen­ Botsford Hospital, 2805Q Grand Southfield Lathrup High School, Slezak, Blade McClellandV news leads to Linda' Ann FMb ROMANCE AT WORKSHOP tary schools/She will also talk River, Farmington Hills. 19301 West 12 Mile/Southfield. Sharon Dillenbeck, Hugh Burl.' Chomin, arts reporter, Observer about artists Blake, Dali and The cost is $6 for ElderMed Natipnally acclaimed bead ley, Bob Sheridan, Norm&f Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, In an effort to fill the void left by the departure of WQRS, the Magritte and their unique vision members, $7 non-members, artists along with local Guild McQueen, and Susan Argiroff. -^ Livonia, Ml 48150, or fax them of the world. includes dessert and beverages. instructors will teach a wide to(3l3)59him. only full-time classical music CABAJtfiTCONCfftT station in the Detroit market, The public is invited. To learn Limited space, Preregistration variety of beadwork and jewelry The Livonia Symphony ClAilrCAL BftftH. Borders Farmington Hills will more, call (734) 591-3094. and payment required by Tues­ making techniques for skill lev­ Orchestra, under the direction ojf, Petroit Pu,blic*8cho6ls radio present the second irj a series of »AU4TW0tK»«0f day, Feb. 24. Call (248) 471- els from novice to advance. Class yolodymyr Schesiukj pre*ent8.r station W0TR-FM:90$ will classical music appreciation The Liydhia Civic Ballet Com-, 8020. .;V '•:-•.-.•;,•; size is limited, pre-registration its' annual Cabaret Concert 7. begin regularly scheduled broad­ workshops featuring Paul Rus^ pany hosts a weekend dance VOCAL SCHOLARS*** OFFWED required. Call the Guild at (810) p.m. Friday, March 6 at Burtpnr casts of classicaUmuBic begin­ sell 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at workshop "with Ana Lobe, princi­ The Plymouth Community 766-8099. Manor on Schoolcraft, west of ning Monday, Feb), 16. The new the store, 30995 Orchard Lake pal dancer with the Cleveland* chorus, as part of its continuing The Bead Festival Daze con­ Inkster Road, Livonia. *' program, "A Touch df Class," will Road, Farmington Hills, (248) San Jose Ballet Company, Fri­ music education program, is clude with a Spring Bead Bonan­ Tickets are $25. Call (734) air 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, 737-0110. day-Sunday, Feb. 27 to March 1 offering three vocal scholarships za 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 421-11117464-2741. ••*'• yVednesday and Friday. Borders and Deutsche at Miss Jean's Dance Arts, to students pursuing an educa­ Mar. 1 at the Van Dyke Park This special fcvent feature? The show will be hosted by-s Grammaphon will nationally 16621 Farmington Road, one tion in the performing art: one Hotel, 31800 Van Dyke, between music and songs from Broadway Detroiter Khadejah Shelby who 'present in-store events titled 100 block north of Five Mile, Livonia. $800 scholarship to a graduating 13 and 14 Mile, Warren. Admis­ shows, light classics, hot horB, has been active in the city's cul­ Reasons to Listen to Classical The workshops are for begin­ senior and two $400 scholarships sion is $2. For more information, d'ouevres, and a cash bar. '•!; tural affairs for the past 25 years Musfe-. ning to advanced dancers, age 7 to students in high school and call (810) 977-5935 or www.elbbs.com/glbeadwg ANAL DAYS through her affiliation with the February's theme is Reason and up. Classes are limited, To junior high school (6^1lth "Diversity: Focus on Islam," an Brazeal Dennard Chorale. As No. 11: Find^Romance. register, call (734) 427-9103. grades). Deadline for entry is exhibition of Islamic art, Middle?- deputy director of the Detroit The discussltm^at Borders in Lobe trained at the National March 1. BIRTHDAY PARTY Eastern craft and calligraphy: and Belle Isle Zoos from 1982 to Farmington Hills"v?ill include School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba The scholarship program was D & M Studios' Once Upon an continues through Feb. 21 at thp 1993, she is credited with mak­ three recent CDs with romantic with Alicia Alonso where she established in 1984 for the pur­ Easel celebrates its first birth­ Alfred Berkowitz Gallery at th'fl' ing music and dance a regular themes including "Violin danced solo and principal roles pose of assisting worthy and day 1-4 p.m. Sunday March 1 at University of Michigan-Dear^ part of zoo events. Romances" (Gil Shaham), "The with the National Ballet of promising students in the pur­ the store, 8691 North Lilley born* 4901 Evergreen Road. CaH Newly appointed program suit of a career in the field of Road at Joy, Canton, (734) 453- : Classic Love Album" Cuba. She has danced for the (313) 593-5400 for hours. - ; supervisor Cliff Russell stated, (Terfel/Domingo/Pavarotti) and English National Ballet in Lon­ vocal music, an applied vocation­ 3710. The works are on loan from "as the oldest public school oper­ "Wagner: Tristan Und Isolde" don and Ballet Mississippi. Her al career in vocal music, the aca­ There will be live entertain­ ACCESS, the Arab Community ated radio station in Michigan, (KarlBohm). lead roles include "Coppelia,! demic study of voice, or the ment, an artists exhibition, cake, Center for Economic and Social WDTR-FM is committed to pro­ ART CLUB MEET "Romeo and Juliet," "Who study of voice as relating to punch and champagne. All art Services; the U-M-Pearborrj' gramming that is both educa­ Artifacts Art Club presents Cares," "Blue Suede Shoes," and recreational and community supplies will be 20 percent off. Muslim Student Association): tional and enjoyable. This year "Let's Look at it Another Way" "The Moor's Pavane." singing. For applications or more Meet children's author Marian and private collections. * marks WDTR's 50th anniversary during its regularly scheduled SWIM TO JAZZ information, call (313) 533-4796. Nelson and Plymouth artist Jen­ A project of The Art Museunl and it seemed appropriate to meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. Travel back to the days of nifer Riopelle during a book Project at U-M-Dearborn, the: revamp our programming in 24 in room C of the Livonia Civic Duke Ellington, Count Basie and BEAD FESTIVAL DAZE signing. The two created Triscil- exhibit calls attention to th$ order to satisfy the listening Center Library, 32777 Five Mile, Dizzy Gillespie as the Stevenson The Great Lakes Beadworkers la's Patch," View Riopelle's origi­ diverse communities at the uni« habit* of residents in southeast east of Farmington. High School Jaz2 Band helps cel­ Guild present their sixth annual nal illustrations for the book. versity while focusing on issued Michigan. Sherry Eid, a Masterworks ebrate Botsford at ElderMed's Teaching Seminar, four days of Other artists exhibiting a wide and concerns resulting from reaj Listeners are invited to send volunteer, will discuss the Livo­ 10th anniversary 1 p.m. Satur­ classes with local and nationally variety of media include Jim or perceived differences. Y A tortured romantic leaves behind a trove

BY FRANK PROVENZANO vasiveness of oil seeping into tion, Maddox could no longer painfully honest. animals who seem to hold th£ STAFF WRITKR canvas. At the Gallery withstand his addiction to crack "He didn't try to follow any key to wisdom. : What: Martin A. Maddox, In most of Martin Maddox's Maddox's most recent works and alcohol. Shortly after Christ­ other painter. He didn't set out Not all the works reflect thfe completed before his death in 1954-1997: A Memorial Exhi­ mas, he hanged himself. to be a type of artist." full range of Maddox's technical paintings over the last eight bition years, there's a palpable forebod­ December can be seen at the Ultimately, Maddox may not The tendency upon learning and compositional mastery. Robert Kidd Gallery in Birming­ When: Through Saturday, have overcome his own demons. that Maddox committed suicide Nonetheless, the memorial ing expression. Feb. 28 The sense of desolation per­ ham through February. Yet in his most impressive paint­ is to search his paintings for exhibit offers plenty of evidence Where; Robert Kidd Gallery, clues of his imminent self- of Maddox's erotic sensibilities vades, even amid some humor­ "Untimely" may be the proper 107 Townsend Street, Birm­ ings, he demonstrates an uncom­ ous juxtapositions, such as a adjective to describe the death of ingham; (248) 642-3909 monly refined blend of Renais­ destruction. that transcend the Old Masters' woman dancing with a bear, or a anyone who succumbs in their sance style, symbolism, 19th- That, too, is simplifying his pleasant depictions. magician standing in front of early 40s. century European realism and a work and his life. For Maddox Yet beyond the analysis of his animals decked out in black-tie But because of the depth of his measure of surrealism. lived and painted within a myth­ work, a simple realization can­ /attire. talent and his rising popularity, of Martin Maddox, but how But calling him eclectic is too ic dimension, a world beyond not be overlooked. Maddox could ••. For some artists, it might be a Maddox's passing is also painful­ many of his paintings have you easy. superficial appearances. no longer run away from his case of exploring a theme, or ly tragic. seen, and how many do you In the cyber age where artists To know Maddox is to face the obsessions. '. working through a psychological Not in recent history has the have," said Ray Fleming, direc­ are often consumed with appro­ seeming hopeless wanderings of In "Addiction," Maddox por­ morass. Kidd Gallery had this kind of tor of the Kidd Gallery, which priations rather than mining a romantic's heart. trays a blindfolded man with his But for Maddox, it now seems anticipation for a show. Even represented the artist since the their own psychological land­ Among the common images hands and feet tied. Trie naked as a chilling indication that the before the opening, several early 1990s. scape, Maddox was a restless are women who appear as seduc- man sits at the edge of an open unbearable personal gloom was pieces had been sold. Unfortunately, at a time when romantic. tresses and saviors, winged hors­ sea while two maidens and a fish spreading with the dogged per* "It's not whether you've heard his talent was gaining recogni­ Or in contemporary parlance, es, ethereal oceans and small await his imminent fall. UNBELIEVABLE EXCHANGE RATE H.OO U.S.= $1.50Cdn. Only At The Ambassador Duty Free Store

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Seeking OWF Secure, affectionate, giving, humorous - FAR FROM ORDINARY chocolate ice cream, personal growth. with kids, lor companionship, monog­ OWM. 43.5V. N/S, enjoys current ev- SVDWF. 30-45, toves laughing, nature, ents. bowfng. casinos, kids, hockey this pretty, outspoken, inreCgent SWF. Seeking active, outgoing, degreed pro- COULD CONNECT- ~ fitness and romantic dinners. «9?57 amous relationship. West BtoomfieJd 26, seeks the one who wB component w«h tal, HAV proportionale^secure, eth­ ' area. «9015 Seeking witty, caring, lun WF, 40-50, fesslona). NrS, to share Me. «9124 N.S. one-on-one. «6930 her. He should be spontaneous. Wei- ical, r^-kxJdng guy, 47t. with hair. "~ KNKJHfSEEKS PRINCEST gent sincere, open-minded. N/S pre­ Pretty, dark-hiredSWPF, 40i*h, 5'4'. ARE YOU '.-""' 51YEAR-OUJ Tal. handsome, athletic OWM. 40. HANDSOME. ferred-«9007 115bs. with varied interests, great legs 6'2*. 1851b*. sensitive, caring, affection­ LONESOME TONIGHT? ENTREPRENEUR and good heart, would fte to la* with SWM.tateforties, 5ir, I60ibs. toves MIO-AGED, GENT. Pretty, successful, gMng. toying, look* ate, respectful, and sensuous, seeks Romantic, creatrve. resourceful, articu­ BW, BAD, AND BEAUTIFUL you. «8819 beautjful princess. (Or romance/relatio­ dancing, walking, sports, kids, and ro­ Big as m 300+1», of detghtU curves. Irig tor he*fkright m''ihjning armor. Fun. mance, seek* good woman. 30-45, lor late, caring, compassionate. S8M. seek* nship. «9209 a bvhg lemale, 40-55. race u-Tccrtani Bad as in sometimes naughty. Beautiful excifing, charismatic. Any sincere, sue- ~ PRETTY,- ~~^ serious relationship. 09017 inside and out SWF, 34. professional cessfulwhite genBerran, 45-70,pleaj* «6571 reply. «9127 SWEET, ANO PETITE MAN WITH AlfEARTZ. and educated. Seeks ouaay reUbort- SWPF. 43. seeks SWPM. 40-50. that is would tke lo share it. Handsome, intel­ FAT, BALD AND UOLYI - ALL THE ship. Race open. «9030 young-at-heart. loves to laugh, dine, ligent, employed SWM. 38. 6\ 175.**. SWM. 36. 6¾ . 225lbs. fat. baW, ugly, '~~~- VERY ROMANTIC Or better yet, just say it. seeking SWF. 26-40. who is not Tat GOOD ONES TAKEN? dance, cook, and take off lor the week­ loves lods. music, movies, animals, and Very attractive, earthly, eclectic, intro­ Redhead, very young 54,5"6*, HW pro- ends, some place remote and roman­ lie Seeking SVDF. 25-40. HAV propor­ bald, and ugry. Honesty a •. and humor a big*! «9018 verted, extroverted, honest sincere portjonale, very passionate, kwing. car­ tic Honest compassionate, sensual, tionate, who wants to be loved «9078 SWPM, 30.6'. l&Sta. enjoy* wings, get­ ing: can do most anything with the right and appreciative are some of the qual­ aways, owning out bfcing. sVJng. nw» person: 44-56.5'6V «9161 ities I have..4o you? «6624 Find your Valentine in the personals ~ HEART OF GOLD? LOYAL ANO SINCERE Seeking attractive, affectionate. M CALL I Honest handsome OWM 36.6,195fcs. Tal OWM. 53. 6'4\ slender, in good SWPF. under 31. Friends LTR? »8935 LOOtUNO FOR COMPANION LOOKING FOR LOVE-. , and then send flowers. browrVgre«n. N/Orugs, STD-free. res­ physical cohesion, honest sense o< Hard-working DWF. 42, would make in al the wrong places. Do you kke ponsible, employed- nights, lather ol humor, N/S, sell-employed, wcuW kke ME / tme for romance with honest, working petite, classy redheads, moonight bowl-. trvee, enjoys most omdoorVidoor recre­ to meet a slender, attractive lacy. 41 -49. ation. Seeking SWF, petne. pretty. ro; lor companionship, possible LTR W WM. 42-50. Interested in sports, outdoor ing. country dancing, good music? Are To listen and respond to ads, call actrvitSe*, quiet evenings. NrS preterred. you 50-60, under 6*? Lefs be tods again! rnantic. trustworthy. Baywalch ba^e not 9019 «9163 «8687 required For posible LTR. «9098 VERY ATTRACTIVE BE j SWM, 28, 5'IT. 175lbs. browrvWue, TRUCK DRIVER WTTH PHD. LOOKING FOR BEST FRIEND ~ 1-900-773-6789 LOOKING FOR -THE"ONET Attractive SWF. 30s. 5'5* I15fcs. suc­ Attractive, bjrraeoji, honest educated, very outgoing, professional employed Attractive, witty, inie&gent, widowed Call costs $l .98perminuie.Must be 18 or older. never married, Cethohc WM. 44. 5'10'. Seeking attract/ve SWF, 16-35, KAY MINE / \ WF. 55. wetfounded, seeks strong, self cessful professional with varied inter­ ARE YOU MY MR. RIGHT? ests, tradrSonal value*- Looking lor best i55E>s. WondWue. N/S Appreciates: proportionate. Musi be outgoing and assured men. 45-60. (or ccrrvanjonship. dass/st/e, walks, firs sides, music, and enjoy sports »9020 Seeking SPM, 25-32. attractive, who «9005 frieridtartner, *ttrac6ve. M S/DWM. 35- desires genuinely rice, Mehdty, ton, cot-: 43. NrS, College-educated, successful smal towns LTR. No games «9099 tege-eoucated SWF. 25, 5¾1. straw- professional ready for corrmrtmenl Q HERE'S LOOKING AT YOUI berTy-btonde/bk*, pretty, M-figured UNDER CONSTRUCTJOTT (Dbsmrer^ Etcenmt SEVENTY, SEXY, SEARCHING Attractive, outgoing SWM. 46. very car­ (size 16), for serious LTR «9073 Beautiful SF, blonde***, buJoVc a Cne HeaBhy SM. N/S. WD, seeks sery WF. ing, giving, with a variety of interests. structure, needs an attractive SM cons­ 50 plus, who enjoys t-g band music, k7>-es to be romantic and cook. Seeking AROUND THE WORLD... truction babe, 30-(2, to help finish the LOO CABIN DREAMING long drives, and serious reading W same In petite SWF, for friendship, I've traveled lo Find you. an attrac- '•>":' CUTE* FUNNY : SUV owner warxe*. 6'10"+, N«. no Petite, athletic SWPF, blonde, enjoys plans. It w* be worth the cal. «9006 maybo more. «9021 Irve.sSm. energetic SJOWPF. 35-47. who dependent*. 39-50, enkys nature, out­ enjoys Lie, sports, culture. A romantic, outdoor activioes. seeks SJDM, 28-36, doors, up north, log cabhs, dog*, blue ______. for dating relationship. «8912 . REVMYENOMEII ~' .ruiitiL sunt EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN athletic DWPM. 43. 5'9\ 160t5S. who Never married SF. 5 .; . •;.-..• fessionally employed. Seeking natural ~ GENERAL TZO . sportSx music, dining' out. and toughing.; one-woman man SM, 37-47 race unirtv blonde.«, beautiful, educated SWF. 28- p^rtant. «6545 WAmNOFORVOU GREAT COMBINATION YOUNG WIDOWER Down-lo^ar»>. outgoing SM, 6', 220*», Seeking ttf, H SWM, 3042. who? very • NOT DESPERATE "~ Attractive, degreed SWPF,'31, 5'8\ Oassy, vfvacious/ energetic SWPF, 35, N/S. NO, NDrug*. lor LTR. «9104 resconsMe but not married to his job, Professional, honest intefigent, good- browrVbrown. broad-shouldered, loves WJUU ~~~-\ DWF, 45 6'3:. 1308», N/S. no kids., • 125fes, auburn hair, no dependents, 23, bfcxxtottuo, enjoys darong, theater, natured, caring,' humorous, outgoing animals, sports, long walks. Chinese withagood.sensa of humor. WcSs ok. seeks the same in male. Many Interests, seeks attractive, ambitious, traveler, travel, conversation. Pistons, and the PALACE AWAITS PRINCESS COMPLETE MY LIFE? SWM 39.5T. I60bs, no dependent*, food. Seeking down-to-earth, outgoing rm caring, gMng. spontaneous, hope­ funny, active SWM. 30-40. 5'ir+. Red Wings. Seeking SWPM. 30+. to Honest snaring, loving, special DWM. homeowner, enjoy* cSning. movies, SF. with simsar interests. «8974 Attractive, St DWPF, 43, degreed, 5'6*. lessly romantic, dowrvtc-earth, emplo­ rne<^irn-atNe6cbuM. W$. «9024 6hare same interests. «8307 43.5T, 160*s. multiple homeowner, dancing, sports, outdoors. Seeking SWF. '•.-• I'M TIRED OF N/S, enjoys music dWhg out, and quiet yed would Uce to meet special friend, financially secure, various interests. MS. fit similar interests, lor Iriendsttp. NEW TO AREA THE LONELY UFEI evenings at home. Seeking degreed or more. Royal Oak. «6361 '•"• SEEKING Seeking sincere, communicative S/ open to commitment. Livonia. »9027 ARrartye. successful OWPM, 39, 6\ DWF, 32.55"; 1251». brcwrvbkje, part- professkxutvwhite-colar worker. 45-' SINCERE GENTLEMAN DWF, 32-42. HAV pfoportiona'.e. who 2lufbs. no children, who' caring, con­ time professional, room to two ohSdrert, 52. for rnonogamoirs LTR. Honesty S FIRSTTIMEAD ~~ Romantic, attractive SWF. 48, ST. ikes variety, nature, travel, romance, lor SINGLE STINKS siderate,' thoughtful romantic, easygo­ honest, funny, friendly. Seeking SYVPM, stabtty a must «9014 DWF, 50s, seeks confident tat SWM. 120*s, browrvtrown. selectively seek­ possible LTR/marriage. «9130 Tal, skm, fit OWM, mid-30s: honesl. up ing: ikes movies, traveling, sports, rea­ 32-33. S'lOV, meciurnbuid. Mymale financial secure. 50s. who enjoys trav­ ing professional sincere gentleman, lor front, straight-up nice guy with mid her­ ding, theater, dining, music Seeking Sle­ friends say rm a great catch, (too bad BE MY VALENTINE el. dWng Wcut movies, sports, for frien­ friendship, laughter end adventure, SUNNY AND WARM pes, above average looks. Interests irc- nder, attractive lemale, with same qual­ they/real married!) «8925 DWF, 42. sy. biondeAiaiel. luH^ured. dship first «6475 leading to more, fcalth-conscious end A UNIQUE REQUEST Affectionate , caring, handsome, hu­ kideuavet camping. Harieys. etc See­ ities, lor LTR. «8975 . mom of two, WO, rW.er^oy* dancing. N/S. Interests: travel, theater, jazz and Affectionate, funtoving, honest SWM. morous. SWPM.39.5'9M75tos.with no king humorous, honest caring partner SNOWMOSILER WANTED: playing cards, movies, easy.Istening SWEET BLUE-EYED BLONDE nature. «8739 41 enjoys rorhantte times, Iravel, dining dependents.seefcng. SWF. 30-55, lor lor LTR «9028 COMMITTED COWANiON SWF. 26, 56-. 116**, professional. music Seeking, romantic caring, hon­ Prett/, WeBgehl SWF, 22.6T. coflege friendship, and tun. «9105 SWM. 32.5T. l7Sbs. hobbies mduo> Uvonia area, seeks SWPM, 26-34, to est SM, 40-46, Tor LTR Uvonia. «9016 ' student seeks sweet honest, funny, ' ~~" ARE ALL T~~ THE CREAM OF THE CROP riming, biking, swimming. toOerbladng share sncwcMngtting. I enjoy work­ intelligent attractive SWM. 22-30. who GOOD ONES TAKEN? • STILL TRYING Humorous, positive, adventurous male, Seeking SWF. 25-33, N/S. enfcys cook­ ing out end watching hockey, if you Handsome, lonely, kind of shy DWM. ing, dining out is dedicated to gettng - S'H\ 170tos. blcociTight-brown, great . have the same Merest*, you couw be LADYINWATTtNO enjoys rriusic travel, hockey, travel, ro-. F* SWF, 32, S«\ N.'S. enjoys traveling. 42.5¾ . I60tos, seekspette, attractive, lo know someone lor IriemSy com- Foxv. professional OBCF, *5. 5'5-. mance.lor friendship first maybe more. dWng'in/ouL movies, outdoors, autumn. CHEERFUL smrfe/ hair, loves roBerblaoing. skiing, Mr. Right! «6931 kind STJW.HF, 40-<5. for fun. love, and sunsets, dancing. Seeking confident panionsrvp leading to marriage »6978 145fcs, hopeless romantic, enjoys trav­ «8476 Seeking honesl, sincere SWM, 28-38. Degreed professional, nifty fifty. 5'10*. an uncorrvticated relationship. «9110 eling, cooking, theater, and quiet even­ US, sense of humor, lor friendship/reta- .l&Oibs, N/S, with a zest tor He, enjoys female, tit employed, tor friendship, LTR. BEAUTIFUL, BLUE EYES Sonship. Plymouth: «8956 travel, gbrl, movies, dining, and good no games Al cans returned. »9065 • WORTH A CALL ings at home. Seeking SCM. 40-55. LADY WITH CLASS ~" GIVE IT A TRY Clean-cut s&rn SWPM, 29,6¾-. enjoys SWF. 2$, enjoys music, dancing, rom­ NS. with simlar Merest*, for frfcndship, . BjraciaJ SPF, 40>sh. enjoys Jazz, week­ conversation. Seeking physicatty fit ance, seeks SWM, teddy bear type. 27. lady with similar interests. «9200 Attractive, fit SWPM. 34, 5'9', darittlue. Ihe oiftdoors, bicycling, canoeing, eamp- possibly more. «9022 end getaways, dWng, concerts, movies, ALL OR NOTHING ~ • enjoys movies.plays, and dining, look­ SEND ME AN ANGEL jng- Seeking Profestart Christian SF, 26- 32, for LTR only, serious replies please. theater, and quiet evenings at home. Honest sensiiive, romantic, outgoing, Happy-go-lucky. WM. 47. 6'1. 210R>S. «6932: •..•••• • r~; ' ing lor a special female, lo have a rela­ 33, HW proportionale, who's outgoing , DREAMS CAN COME TRUE : Seeking spontaneous SM, 45-55, 6'+, very active SWPF, 28,6'. JlOlbs, enj- ~" SAVE THE tionship with. 1*9113 btonissh-browrvtrown, wel-bult very and inteSgent with simlar interests: lor must have good sense of humor. Race oys hockey, traveing. friends, family, BEST FOR LAST good-looking, excellent shape, great PRETTY PROFESSIONAL Sharp, upbeat OWF. 52, smiles easly, physique, loves workouts, sports, coat­ friendship, possible romance. »6986 fit''S'6*, great catch, seeks humorous. -i open. «8477 ./ and movies. Seeking SWPM. 26-33, for Dark haired, SWM. with passion for M- FEEL UKE DANCING? Sim. independent SF, 34, ST, without Be daring seeks SWF. 40-50, tor dat­ ing. Seeking goal-oriented female, fit, ptayfut, dynamic, romantic dew, 6^-+, ' ctfroanionship, and possible LTR. « • Fun, friendly, attractive SWM, 30s. _, ' LETS TALK" children, enjoys sports, dining, dancing, ~- SEEKING BLACK MALE ' ing, friendship, fun and romance possi­ very attractivs. sKm. «9068 travefing. and theater. Seeking thought­ KrW.«9066. seeks sharp-dressing woman for freak SWM, 23, darlvbrown. enjoys movies, Attractive widowed WF, 59. blue eyes, - ble LTR. Lite i* a dance no! to be dancing, dinners, movies, music con­ camping, and sWng. seeks SWF, 20-30. ful SWM, 30+, hVS. «8939 danced atone. «9203 "~~. GENUINELY NICE '~~~OENTLEMEN ONLY PLEASE ' would kke «0 meet Week male, 65*5, for LOOKING versation, romance, and more. «9117 for fun and possMe LTR. »8937 relationship. I enjoy the outdoors, fish­ FORAHERO Articulate, sincere, thoughtful SWM 40. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - LMe lady, 45, Ikes dancing, blues, ho­ CLASSY GUY 61". 190fc*. athletic, seeks mteligent ckey, classic car*, weekend trips, tv ing, walks, quiet fcrhes, and more. « Kind, aBecSonate DWF. 35,5T, 1261», SANDTHAIR, BLUE EYES" •" WHAT CAN I SAY? Holding hands, streffing, concerts, the- •" dowri-lo-earth, one chtkl, fiS, enjoys Attractive, tan, (it finaneiaJry and emo­ Trim, somewhat rugged SWM. 35. emotionaJly secure, romantic lemale. - ater, and dancing with you N/S SWM, rfghts, seeks paBent golf partner, 4050, sBm, lor passionate, monogamous LTR. DWM, 37, 5^10 . 1658». two kids, 1 running, warm weaker, beaches, danc­ tionally secure DWPM, 51. N/S. seeks S'11". good-looking, *xxM anpreciaiea seeks special SF, who enjoys kids, for 30-45, taN and asightforsore-eyesJ I • . under 6 . N/S. moderate drinker, easy : ing. Seeking SWM,-35-49, Nonde- attractive, curvaceous DWPF, 42-52, «9071 to laugh and tak with. «9067 '-. ' SPARKUNG, nice, sweet trim gal who enjoys outdoor romance, love. »6948 am 31 years young S8F 57Ytor LTR. SPUNKY, STYLISH green, who's n«». ftjn, secure, N/S, to N/S, enjoy* travel and romance. W9254 activities, lakes, woods and back roads let's taik. Must ike kMs. «6940 HONEST SINCERE BM ~ ~" enjoy We together. «9032 on motorcycle or working around home, ~~ NICE LOOKING DO YOU SMELL GOOD? Sensual, gorgeous, fit. 40,5T, 1 SOtbs, S8PM, 35, 55-..145105, unatuched. r •T ARE YOU FOR ME? garden. Kids ok. «9120 Hardworking OWM, 42,6*. 1 &5t>5. WonoV FUN « LOVWO ~~~ - MA degreed, Into biking, reading, seeks outgoing, kind-hearted, honest ' WM you make me laugh? Are you ha- • . antiquing, giggling, seeks SWM. N/S, ATTRACTIVE MAN WANTED ~ Handsome SWPM, eT^Sfcs, N/S, bk». enjoys Jogging, bowling ccmedy. SWF, 25. 6'6". who Ske* al outdoor • ppy? Lke anbques, good wine, dogs, d^ degreed, fit outgoing guy. «6668 SF,- seeks handsome SM, 6', slim emotionatty/physicatry fit. Seeking "HiANDSOME rTALIANTElKST.7" special SPF, 25-39. any race, orei movtes. sport*. Seeking tiender SWF. 25- sports, 4-wheetno. fast cars, snowmo- ntng out travel? Self-aware, balanced build, who enjoys going out and hav­ meaningful relationship with SWF, under European beauty. 25-55, prefer Arabic. sense of humor/personality, N/S, HO, 35, to share good limes, for Werxirtp fra N/Drugs, likes bowing, tennis, jogging, bing,seeks SWM; 25-30. who fee* quiet design professional, 48, petit*, N/S, —— CUTE BUT FUSSY ~~~'- ing fun, for tfa «6519 ' 45, who's sSicii, attractive, with simitar Greek , Italian partner, tor tun, possr- Wei go from tiere! »8949 everww* and fun times. Give me a cal seeks equal or better. «9072 Hard-working, dependent of one DWF, vakie/altributes. If this sounds appeal­ ble LTR Must wart lo be together nsxJe f^er things. «9075 «6976 24.104fcs, tJondfttlue, seeks honest, ~ ^ LOOKING"" .^- ing to you, please caB me. «9193 and out «9121 ~~~ASiAN>EMALE SOUGHT " BLONDE/ ~"', "bypdRTUNITY KNOCKS ONCE" - caring, attractive. Mvty SWM, 24-30, for FORMR.RtQHT : Fit, athletic SWPM, 34, 6¾ . 190Tbs. . MAKE ME LAUOH ' BLUE IRISH CATHOLIC LTR. «8759 DWF, 28, kkes lo have fun. Searching ""'"i.TR IN UVONIA STRAIGHT ANO HONEST WM, 5'10\ 195*», bkes sports, Red blondeWue. enjoys movies, music, din­ SWF, 26,5'4\ likes quiet evenings and Extreme^ attractive, successful, fun Young SWPM. 48, 510'. handsome, Te9 SWM.41, employed, looking SWF, Wings, bowling, quiet nights out. rock- lor very'ettracttve, fit tun guy lo spend n-roH. Interested? Cas me. «9076 ing out. Seeking SAF. »8951 tun times, seeks SWM, 30-35, who's • DWF, 46, 5'5", 115*», l» athletic, fine- 8EEKINO ROMANCE time wrtK Sense of humor required. «•- large frame, western dances often, has 25-50. slim-medium build, lor up front Icoking'lor someone 1** me. «6977 ' neta^ferriotionety secure, honest, pee- rm attractive, slender, leJ, and a young- 8775 handicap of 6 golfing. Seeking attractive . relationship. No emotional baggage: ~ ROY RODQERS TYPE ilrve. Seeking enecutive, 44-56, with si­ SWF, 35-55, ccmlortable in jeans or k*- «9123 CHILD OF UNIVERSE Honest.humorous, easygoing SWM. : looklrig 51, plus intelf-gent reVied. Spiritual, growth-minded SWM, 41, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? milar traits. Bjoomfteid area. «9035 humorous and a smoker. Seeking gent ma) gown at private country dub. « 41, N/S, enjovs ridna, cSJ^oeVo. nature. ALLINEEOISYOUI 9194 """FOOUSTfTHC^Kt^ seeking stable, proportional SWF. 32.- I d>dnVthir* it wouW be this herd to find who's 50-65, InteWgent, taJ, clasty. con­ SWF, 47,6'6N, brunette, weS-buitt. size- animals. Seeking Sf. who enjoys hort- a man who i» 24-35, derk-h*if»d, in Passionate, handsome, fit SM, 49. 6', 42. «9036 PRETTY, SLENDER. SENSUAL fident and selectively marriage-minded. 18. seeks large lo X-iarge SWM. 44-52, es, adventure. »8954 -, shape, coeege-educated and seeking «6766 • . • ••'• WANTS A SMILE ~ 175bs, degreed, into boating, skiing, go­ Sophieticeied, smart, secure "sweet- for dning, dancing, arid cozy evenings. Affectionate SWM, 40s, considerate, lfing, etc, seeks gorgeous, outgoing SOMETHING NEW warm, beauWuf women - me. Pleaee Auburn HUs area. NS. Serious only. he*) me end my search • quk*< »8620 hearT seeks best friend/fever for fe. seeks very thin, fiat-figured female, to SWF. 38-45.5'5'-f, degreed, financial- Funny SWM. 24, 5'9', 1761©*. browrV "nice guV": good-kxiking, in-shap*. re­ LOOKING FOR A FRIEND «9118 -sharetimes. «9195, fy secure, with slm*ar interests. «9122 brown, enjoys movies, heavy metal1 ~~T~~ cTw YOU CANOE ?~ fined, cultured, romantic, young 50* ge- Down-to-esrth DWF, my-sos. peMe, rock-fl-re* music, aB-arcund fun. See­ nllemen.. 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FkH—tting; The Centrum is the focal point for the activity BY BITTY 8WABTZ » Cruise ships today offer the simulator and a visual-reality grams directed by qualified SPECIAL WRITS* aboard the ultimate vacation that at one arcade. We can only be awed by youth counselors on just about 2,354-passen- yftiip off the winter coats and time may have been only a what the year 2000 may hold. every ship. Many include com­ snpw boots and don your sun dream, This year there are eight puter hi-tech activities oriented ger Majesty of new ahipai scheduled to debut :.-r. The bygone era of cruising, toward children. Evening pro­ the Seas, part bathing attire -^ picture yourself : relaxing and inhaling the balmy these, plus the ones that entered where formal attire was the grams for children are usually oftheRoyal breezes of the sea while on a the market: last year and the appropriate dress for every din­ available - if not, baby-sitting Caribbean cruise. February,v National ones on the drawing boards, all ner and being "properly dressod* services are generally available Cruise Line* Cruise Vacation month, is here,, claiming to have the latest in for daytime activities was the for a nominal fee. enlightening the public about this arid that, are being built to norm, has been replaced by the the pleasures of cruising. accommodate the 92 percent of casual and comfortable attire of The cruise industry is aware of North Americans who have today. Yes, formal nights are the wants and needs of today's "Gorie are the "Olden" days of hev^r cruised. still ori the agenda (two formal passengers; hence, all of the sailing where there was a class nights on a seven-day cruise), numerous enhancements in distinction on every ocean liner - The list of new innovations but also available is the alterna­ today's world of cruising are •fitst, second and sometimes goes on and on, to the point that tive dining option '•<- a casual geared to the lifestyle of the '90s. ships of today are beyond one's restaurant that one can choose Don't let the opportunity of * thjrd class categories. A definite instead of "dressing up.'' Day­ "i barrier existed onboard between imagination/Experience spa cruising pass you by - get on ;•» time wear is whatever pleases •t . the very rich and the not-so-rich. therapies, fitness programs, board and "see what's out at •» you (no bathing suits in the din­ -1 • Today* cruising is for everyone computer rooms and the latest seal" •> ing room) -just like a land * and everyone is treated in a onboard technology; passengers i resort vacation. •< fujst-clasB fashion. It doesn't can book shore excursions, order, Betty Swdrtz is a cruise coun­ >i. matter it' you have chosen the room service and even have a selor at Cruise Selections Inc. in i least expensive cabin or the moat hand in the casino action right Recall seeing "nannies," pic­ Troy. She can be reached at expensive suite on a ship - all from their cabin. One new ship tured on the ocean liners of yes­ (248)643-6868 or check out her will be serviced and pampered coming out will have a golf club terday? 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It sounds silly, but it's this restaurant, is also a nice treat. fish that frequent the Bay, you two-lanejpad aptly called the might not be hoiked to read on. Old Road because at one time it Except for Key West, the Keys | But, take heart all you nbn* was U.S. i..Desolate in some, sec­ aren't known for its beaches - or ! fisherpeople. Our family has tions, condominium-dotted: in so even I thought until our last ; been going to the Upper Keys, others, it's a sanctuary for the trip there in November. And ; Specifically Islamorada, at least runner, walker or biker. that's still the case in the Upper annually for 20 years, and our T- Keys, But if ypu travel south ; .shirtssay:WEDONT FISH. Although you tend to lose past Marathon, just beyond the ; \ This ostensibly tacky, track of time in the Keys, you'll Seven Mile Bridge, you'll discov­ •;•• '\vrapped-in-Christmas-tree' have to look at your watch once er Bahai Honda State Park - > lights year-round, jeahs-go-ahy- in a while or at least the place­ designated "Best Beach in Amer­ ! where part of the world also ment of the sun in the sky if you ica" in 1994, ; belies dancing blue waters and want to do these two things: ; delicious dining, accessible bike Even for nori-fisherpeople, it's But don't go there expecting ; paths and a small but growing fun to wander oyer to the Holi­ combed, wide, sandy beaches. '.art colony, as well as Floridals day Isle marina about 3:30 p.m. Instead, it's narrow, rough, sea­ ! most dependable weather. Big fish: Waiting for a charter boats to return at Holiday Isle are, left to right, Jon to watch the chartered fishing weed-strewn, Weather beaten, i*. ] You can't get lost. There's just boats come in... Arid crowds, sip­ laid back - a beach in perfect Ginsberg, Jennifer Berne, Marchia Mumbrae and Bruce Mumbrdse, all of West ';• . one main road - U.S. 1 - a basi- ping Holiday Isle's signature symmetry with the Keys them­ Bloomfield. V: '• cally two-lane highway that runs drink-f-a red rum runner, gather selves. , ', from Florida City all the way to round to see the number and size ; Key West. We count on it taking Of fish each boat brings in. ; an hour and 15 minutes from And you'll want to take in a ; Miami Airport - provided traffic subset at the Lorelei marked by • 'is moderate and none of the a larger than life statue of this I bridges go up-to Where we stay siren of Germanic legend whose Attendon^^^M^ Recipients: ; at Mile Marker 88 Oceanside, singing lures sailors to ship­ ; Everything's denoted by those wreck. 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OBSERVER SPORTS SCENE Glenn knocks off Salem, 56-50 BYNEALZIPSER from the floor and only 4-of-19 from quarter. Bill Foder, Glenn's transfer 8TAFFWRITER BOYS HOOPS behind the three-point arc. Glenn con­ from Garden City who has averaged SC cagers eye title shot verted 23-of-49 of its shots. double figures in scoring since joining: : / When the first hour bell rang at The stage is set. :• :. "i'•;/- Westland John Glenn Friday morn­ "It was a combination of them shut­ the lineup, struggled all night making league as proven tonight," Salem only one-of-10 shots. However, his Schoolcraft College's men's basket­ ing, the school's basketball team met. coach Bob Brodie said. "Everything ting us down and us shutting our­ ball tea^ did its share/rojling past "We all got together at the begin­ selves down," Brodie said. "We were only shot was a triple that opened the has to come to an end sooner or later, fourth quarter, / v Wayne County Community College; ning of school and said that we could Glenn was determined tonight and tentative with our shots. We shot top 98-71, inDetroit. win tonight," said Stephen Lavysoh, a quickly and we weren't confident. Haygood was instrumental in the they came out pumped." Glenn did a good job making us rush • That made the Ocelots 12*2 in the guard on the Glenn squad. 'Salem slipped to 12-3 overall and 8r fourth quarter as he scored six points, Michigan Community College Athlete But even though they had confi­ our shots and were able to get several including two long jumpers. . 1 m the WLAA. The Rockets kept its blocked shots." ic Association's Eastern Conference. dence/ the Rockets knew they would hopes of a title alive by improving to "I had total confidence in those encounter a battle against visiting "Coach told us at halftime that if shots," Haygood said- "I had to hit ; And when Flint Mott Community (9-6 overall and 7-2 in the league. we play the beat defense in the world, CollegV lost 86-70 Wednesday at Plymouth Salem/undefeated in eight Glenn still has a couple of formidable those to get the .respect.of my team* league games and winners of 12 we can beat them," Lawson said, "I mates. Ido have range * Henry Ford CC, it meant Mott and foes remaining in Walled Lake West­ think we can improve on our defense, SC were tied (in the loss 'column/ games in a row - with only one game ern and Walled Lake Central. . Salem only hit two-of-ll triple; decided by less than 10 points. but we were tough tonight." attempts in the final four minutes;: depending on Mott's game against ;Lawson led all scorers with 17 Trailing 28^25 at halftime-, the 1 Macomb CC on Saturday) for first. The fiwt hour prediction proved to points. Eric Jones added 13' points, and never were able to get closer than be accurate, however, as Glenn made Rockets rallied to take a 41-36 lead. four points. • On Wednesday^ SC plays its sec- Jwhile junior center Ty Haygood The run was sparked by two driving The win was somewhat surprising ond^tp-last regular-season conference sure the Rocks would Have a blemish scored eight points and grabbed nine, on their league record with a 56-50 layups by Jones, five points from as Glenn was coming off ah 18-poiht game T- at Mott (Game time is at. : .rebounds,;;;.-,'.. •//•'••'• ;\ Lawson and tiu-ee>-ppmter ftwm Jaaoni loss at Dearborn. 7:30 pia,). upset victory, .•;•/';;. '}/' x'-' . Salem received 12 points from - Salem has to win one of its next two Crbfton. Salem, wouldn't fold, howev­ "We always knew we had a chance," /' "We play better on the road," said seniors Andy Power -arid Jeff McKian • er, as a layup by Power as time games fon a share of the regular sea­ (10 points in the first half). Haygood said; "We don't always play SC coach Carlos Briggs, his team now son title in the Western Lakes Activi­ expired in the quarter closed the to our potential and I'm not sure 23-5 overall. "We're more focused. I V Thei difference in,the game may Glenn lead to 43-42 entering the why.";. ties Association/ Wins against both have been Glenn's second half defense : ; think we have a good chance of win­ Livonia Churchill on Tuesday and fourth; " . "It's been a shaky year for us; but ning." as the Rockets held Salem to 22 Livonia Stevenson on Friday, would points, Part of the problem wasane> ' The Rockets opened the final quar­ we make sure we come to play for the As has been their formula through . clinch the title for the Rocks, mic shooting by, the Rocks. ter oh an 8-2 run; as Salem settled for big games,* Lawson added. much of the second half of the season/ v "Any one; can beat anyone in this only one basket in the first 4:10 of the the Ocelots built ji Jbig lead (45-33) by Salem made only 16-of-6V shoj)s "Beas e see JIOCKETS/T>2 halftime. But instead of frittering it away in the secondi.which has been their style/thiV time they just kept pouring it on, outscoring Wayne 53-38 in the second half. -' Derek McKelvey led SC with 28 points, including six three-pointers. Kevin Melson had 22 points and 16 rebounds, Emeka Okonkwo scored 13, and Pete Males (from Garden City) bounces Warriors added 12 points and 11 assists. Wayne fell to 3-20 overall, 3-10 in the conference. BYBRADEMONS with a timely three-pointer after the STAFF WRITER e. Warriors had cut a 13-point third-peri­ The top boys basketball seed in the od deficit to four, 63-59, with just 4:27 Collegiate notes Catholic League's Central Division con­ left on a three-pointer by Gary Little- tinued to germinate on Friday. john. •Michigan State University fresh­ Host Redford Catholic Central won "Joe's been doing that for us all man Paul Terek (Livonia Franklin) its ninth straight with a 77-66 victory year," the CC coach said, "We generally broke the school.record in the pole over rival Birmingham Brother Rice have four players in double figures and vault for the second time within a before a capacity crowd. sometimes five." month by clearing 17 feet,% inches With the victory, CC improved to 13- CC was sharp from both the field —* Jan. 17 at the Michigan Intercolle-- 2 overall and finished Central Division 28 of 53 for 52.8 percent -r- and the free giate Championships/thus'qualifying. play at 9-1: throw line 15 of 18 for 83.3 percent him for the NCAA indoor nationals, The Shamrocks, who play Tuesday at (including 11 of 12 in the final period). Terek, the state Class A pole vault, Belleville in a non-leaguer, open Meanwhile, Rice's downfall was out­ champ, also plans to compete in the defense of their Catholic League A-B side shooting. The Warriors made only heptathalon which consists of the 60- Division crown Sunday against Dear­ 28 of 72 from the floor (38.8 percent), meter dash, 60 hurdles, long jump, born Divine Child at the University of just nine of 27 in the final period.. 1,000 run, high jump/ shot put and Detroit's Calihan Hall. Meanwhile/the Shamrocks' 6-foot-ll pole vault. Rice, which also made the playoffs, is senior center Chris Young contributed Terek, mechanical engineering 10-6 and 6-4. 16 points, seven rebounds and five major, boasted a 3.3 grade-point aver­ Once again, GC's scoring was spread rejections. age last semester. around. Four different players notched "He (Young) is a real factor because • Army senior goaltender Daryl double figures. he blocks shots," Norton said. "He has Chamberlain (Livonia Stevenson) "We're pretty unselfish all the way tremendous timing to go along with reached a pair of milestones in the around and I think our success comes quickness/He's a Division I, Big Ten Cadets' 11-0 hockey win Jan. 31 over from that," CC coach Rick Cbratti said. player. Scranton (Pa.). "And we're fortunate we have a lot of "But if you let it go at the right time experience back from last year." and in the right place, great shooters Chamberlain, who was called upon don't get their shot blocked." to make only nine saves/ notched his Junior point-guard Nick Moore, who directed the offense, scored eight of his After a slow first-half start (six 60th career win, tying him for second points), Young turned it on with 10 on Army's all-time list. His final save game-high 25 points in the opening quarter to get the Shamrocks off to a points in the third quarter as the was the 2,000th of his career, making Shamrocks outscored Rice, 19-12. him only the third Cadet to accom­ 17-12 lead, plish the feat; Chamberlain is 9-10 "Nick has played like that the last CC felj behind 8-5 at the start, but overall with a 3.39 goals-against aver­ four or five games — he's been stepping led the final 27 minutes and 59 sec­ age and an .876 save percentage. up," Coratti said. "He's so unselfish onds. that he could score more." Rice, trailed by only six at intermis­ •Mark Findling (Stevenson) is a sion, 37-31/but CC widened that mar­ Joe Jonna/a 6-foot senior guard, con­ STAJT PHOTO BY BRTAN MTTCHUL sophomore,on Michigan State Univer­ tributed.20, including four 3-pointers. gin to 56-43 after three quarters as 6-3 sity's men's tennis team which is off He quashed Rice fourth-quarter rally Rim rattlers: Redford Catholic Central's 6-foot-ll Chris Young to a 4-1 start under coach Gene Please see SHAMROCKS, D2 Orlando. (left) battles inside against Rice's 6-7 center J.P. Sullivan,

Semi-pro football combine The Wayne County Twister football organization will be staging a pro­ style combine to provide an opportu­ nity for-mose interested in playing BY RICHARD L, SHOOK fourth quarter and 22-for-37 in the game. semi-professional football.'_•'•' STAFF WRITER Churchill made 7-of-13 free throws. Candidates must be at least 18 The sun is shining on Livonia Franklin no mat­ The Patriots controlled the backboards, 38-32. years-oljd and in excellent physical ter how many clouds are in the sky. "We talked about playing stronger, being more condition. Registration is $20 at the The rain of Western Lakes Activities Associa­ physical^" Robinson said. "Especially in the first door/- tion defeats for the Patriots boys basketball team half. And when it counted, we did. finally ended Thursday night when Franklin "We want to go after people. We want to be Sessions will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, aggressive but under control." Feb. 28 ^nd March 7, at the Wayne- pulled out a 67-62 victory at Livonia Churchill. "It's been a long time coming," beaming Coach Nick Mongeau wound up as the game's high Westland YMCA, 827 Wayne Road, scorer with 23 points for the Patriots, netting Westlanc Dan RobinBbn of Franklin said after his team ral­ lied from a 53-49 deficit to break an eight-game nine in the final period as he went 6-for-6 from To pre-jregister, call (734) 981-7141, the line. (313) 359 3457 or (313) 613-8204. WLAA slide. "But I feel best for the kids/ "They've played their hearts out and come up Jacob Goedde and Eddie Wallace contributed short too many times. I'm proud. We played hard 10 points apiece to Franklin's cause while Jay and we played hungry," Fontaine had nine, Dustin Kuras seven and Doyle baseball School The victory lifted Franklin to a 6-10 regular Brian Facione six. Area baseball and softball coaches season mark and 1-8 in the WLAA while Uhlinger led Churchill with 17 points, Cook can participate in the school conduct­ Churchill saw its hopes of a surprise Western scored 16 and Smitth 14. ed by the Doyle Baseball School, 8 Division title drop out of sight. The Chargers are Churchill got off to a quick start in the confer­ a.m. to noon (Phase I) and 1-5 p.m. 6-8 overall, 6-4 in the league and 2-2 in the divi­ ence and opponent* took notice. Now the Charg­ (Phase ij) at McPherson Middle sion. ers are adjusting to that. School in Howell. "We've got to refocus," Coach Rick Austin of "Franklin played very, very hard in the first The fee for the coaches school is $25 Churchill said. "The goals.we set before the sea* half," Austin said. "They played harder than we per coach (or $30 at the door). son are still intact — to finish in the top eight in did and that made the difference. the conference, go 3-2 in our division and play in "I want to compliment Dan Robinson and his For more information, call Paul kids. They got the job done. They've had a rocky Bushong at (517) 546-1789. the championship round. "I want our seniors — Erik Uhlinger, Corey season and they took care of their cross-town Cook and Lamar Smitth -~ to be able to graduate rivals." To tubmit item* for the Obntruer from Churchill with some medals," Franklin rolled out to an 18-11 lead after the Sport a Scene, write to; Brad Emonn, The Chargers played aggressive defense but first period, saw it sliced to 29-27 at the half and 36261 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. lest, the battle of fouls, and, ultimately, the game trailed, 48-45 after three quarters. 40150; or itnd via fax to (734) 691- JKMYMINDOZA as the Patriots went to^the free throw line far Trailing 53-49, then 65-63, Mongeau drilled a 7Sf9. Suspended In sir; Franklin's Jacob Goedde (with more often and made many more free throws. ball) soars past Churchill's Jason Allen (left). * Franklin was ll-for-14 from the line in the ' *~~" Please see PATS, D2

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Hie struggle continues for Livonia Steven* steals while Caiioway contributed Ave rebounds to the soli but the Spartans show signs that a ROUNDUP Wayne cause. . breakthrough might be near. Willow Run, 7-7 overall and 2-6 in the Mega Red; got 13 points from forward Shawn Pratt plus 10 apiece Post Livonia Stevenson had a 41-38 lead North Farmington was only ahead by, from Deiurit Moore and Shannon Watson, entering the third quarter Friday night three, 13-10, after one quarter but Stevenson Wayne hit 18of-3i free throws to ll-of-20 for Wil­ before going cold from the outside and going low Run, which never got closer than five points after shaved the m gin by a basket to 24-23 at down, 57-48, to North Farnxington. ar the early going. ,.-*'.•. the half. 'A' . The loss left the Spartans winless in 15 •• •LUTHERAN WttTLAND «6, HAMTRAMCK S»: Two "We were shooting the ball well enough free throws by 8rian Spoljarick with 10 seconds to play tries this season, including nine Western from jthe outside in the first half to make Friday night gave the host Warriors the win/ Lakes Activities Association contests. believers out of them -* in thethird quarter • Spoljarick only had four points In the Metro Confer­ IThey. played their ears off," Coach Brian ; we hit four threes," Newman said. "But in ence game, but aj|.were free throws K*>»™ • Ray Lousia led all scorers with 20 for seven of his .19 to help Wayne improve to 8-7 overall Chewnlng and 18 points plus 10 rebounds from Jack — • t,«u.m. tPCA.7p.m. -MiiiwM.'lhku t, • p.m. • *Hm*emm,*$opj^ from page Dl H.Wp.*«il«t»ft.«t»p.-V mmm**A~c**t*, 7 M>. ' senior forward Don Slankster the ball out, rebounds, guards ^-j-ai>tn>w^n>,7m-L came off the bench to score six centers and brings the ball up 7 p.m. . The Rockets were also play­ four boards. t*7l»rttM7Mn. of his 12 points. versus pressure," Norton said. ing healthy. Sophomore cen­ The Rockets asserted them­ Wm^'**CtamM itti MMMi (Man D**^«1im*w «^w ww^^w^^ *|-wni^Fr» "We like to think we have 'He gets a little tired and ter Yaku Moton (four; points, selves early and led 16-15 J six starters because Dave maybe I should spell him a lit* nine boards, three blocks) after the firstquarter . *^5^ * ^ *$tytlWrm IM I wlrt*i 9 P^IL <*Ut*f«i»LPiul'».«Mi. ¢¢^¾^ >^i ^^^W^^^^ ^^fc ^P UAH. North at CW»*r»t-im, t pjn, Lusky plays hard and gives us tie more " . came off the bench for his first However, with Jones on the #•'•''•' ;>«"»8n **• *"*** "*»*• rebounding, whereas Littiejohn added. 14, while action in three weeks. i^-^'M^, j?fc-*$*i*> i** tw*«i HtmQtf «r •*. CMMMMt 7 BJTI. bench with two fouls at the 8tew>**m»**%**i± . WJ_W«*«m*C*-K*lfl. 7 p.m. Slankster can come off the Chris Petty had nine. J.P. With Moton out, Haygood start of the second quarter, f#:^K**4QCMTm*m, imp* bench and score/' Coratti Sullivan, a 6-7 senior who was has made the most of his the Rocks opened their **m. s». . «««*MKk m • ••: •' fc»*7p.m. said. "Slankster is coming off saddled by foul trouble, added increased playing time. biggest lead of the game at K^^^l^ AM IdhA^V a great football season and I ''eight.';. ' "I was hyped to get the 22*14 after a three-pointer by mm M«y M Af^M, 9:46 p.m. think thafs helped his confi­ "1 thought we played them opportunity to play," Haygood Aaron Rypkowski. ^i ^iJTMdtMiwnin If 1 iktt^Kn #5-/^ | dence." •'•;. •":';; j '•:'.;;'•,.'••••':';.••/• even and got a standoff at the ?1& wilfti|llS#Al (Wi. ftlOf^i.' said. "I knew* I had to play Jones returned to the lineup MW"" Rice got a team-high 19 center position," Norton said. hard and show the team I can and was able to ignite a Glenn 4¾^ •YpaMaM iwtcaMonal.A *&• points' from 6-6 senior Jon "If you had told me that play." rally that closed the deficit to si-f-is M4-Q|Mtftorn Twriantpnti'^ • M~, ; W^iMm ^ Poyeiy '•' :, . ::. before the game, I'd say we'd Haygood and Moton teamed 28-25 at halftime. tf<-m,?^7Ttit^h^&Sr^uml^jfyr.jjf'x^iU:. "Jon has to do a little of have a good shot of coming up to limit Salem center Tony And the second half ^ri'MfSSSWi everything for us -—he takes out of here with a win." Jancevski to six points and . belonged to the Rockets. Mustangs clip Stevenson

Livonia Stevenson had a key component missing in Wednes­ VOLLEYBALL day's 16-6, 15-7 Western Lakes Activities Association girls volley­ ball loss to host NorthviUe. Glenn goes down . triple front the top of the The Spartans, who drpped to Jamie Barker had six kill's, six '. key with 4:02 to play and over 29-7-2 overall and 8-2 in the digs and two aces, but it wasn't • Kuras followed with a WLAA, couldn't compensate for enough Wednesday as visiting ; layup at 3:30 and Franklin the loss of junior Stephanie Dulz, Wailed Lake Western earned a 16- • never trailed again. \ • ''••' >' who will be sidelined until the 12, 15-9 win over Westland John £ / "In terhris of wihe and A long men's basketball season •H 25-17, Madonna went on a 20-2 WLAA tournament (Feb. 28) with Glenn (2-8 WLAA). Mosses,*, Robinson said. got a little longer for Madonna • COLLEGE HOOPS run to pull ahead. It became a» tendinitis in her shoulder. Other Glenn standouts included ;J"There haye been some University Thursday in:a $6-76 49-36 lead for the Crusaders by Dawn Krol, Kate LeBlanc and Jamie McCIoud (nine digs), Noelle road loss to Rochester College. halftime. Carly Wadsworth each had two Swartz (three kills, four aces and r; games we kriow we should/ Besides Hayes' 20 points, Nick kills for Stevenson, while setter six digs) and Jessica Letourneau The Crusaders fell. behind by Madonna led by as many as 23 •Hhave won. t think our inex- Hurley (Plymouth Canton) Irena Bicankova had four assists (three aces, 14 assists). 14 at halftime and couldn't in the second half. «";perience kind of caught up scored 10 for Madonna while and Sarah Wittrock added two. : recover. Mark Hayes scored 20; • MADONNA 84, CONCORDIA 78 i.tftithus.' '• :.;•/.•;• .'\ .'.;'. Jason Maschke (Livonia Churchill update points in a losing cause for) (Women): The Lady Crusaders made It a j»i-"We've had some seniors' Franklin) and Narvin Russaw Canton clips Franklin Livonia Churchil, led by Lauren Madonna, which dropped to 4-23 clean sweep of Concordia by beating Ruprecht'8 eight kills, is 14-12-6 ^who haven't played a lot* ; : : each added seven points. the Cardinals Thursday oh the road. Stephanie Chefan's had six kills *«^They're getting some overall. .;';.'•'«;.;'••'. •' \'¥'- rJ '^- and Robin Devos served, nine over after a.l5vQ, 10.15, 16-10 : On Wednesday,* Hurley keyed Madonna led 39-32 at halftime then >'experience now. A good In the second half, Madonna straight points, including an ace, in WLAA win Feb, 9 over Westland a Crusaders* win over visiting held off the home team to garner the the second game Wednesday as Ply­ John Glenn. I'dne, at that. rallied from its halftime deficit win. lori Enfield and Dawn Pete each and cut Rochester's lead to Concordia, 93-79. mouth Canton won at Livonia On Feb. 7, Churchill reached the Returning to the squad after scored 16 points to lead the Crusaders. Franklin, 16-5,16-11. consolation final of the Schoolcraft under 10 points. But the rally Mary Murray and Chris Dietrich each Invitational before losing to Fern- missing several games because added 14 points while Katie Cushman Christy E^en and Amy Plagens stalled and the Crusaders fell, to contributed four kills apiece for the dale, 16-9,14-18,10-15. the Warriors (5-15). of academics ineligibility, the ex- scored 10. Chief scored 18 points, diehed Chiefs, now 6-2 in the WLAA, The Chargers went 4-3-1 on the Nate Tuori led the winners •SCHOOLCRAFT 75, WAYNE COUNTY The loss drops Franklin to 16-10- day, defeating Garden City (15-11, I ],\\v Not Working? out eight assists and snared five: 37 (Women): The Lady Ocelots captured with 26 points. v- 4 overall and 6-3 in the WLAA 15-11, Harper Woods Regina (15-4. '* rebouiids. •'••"''['• their secohd:Stralght Conference game "We didn't serve well, serve, 16-10VFarmington (16-3,16-6) and Hayes* 22 points lead Madon­ Wednesday, beating Wayne Count Com­ receive well, attack well or play Livonia Stevenson (15-9,.15-1). Prime Plumbing M. na while Narvin Russaw added munity College. • well in any area at all," Franklin Dearborn beat Churchill, 16-8,16-6, "' SC, currently fourth In the Eastern coach Ann Hutchins said. while the Chargers split with Farm­ Conference at 8-6, evened its overall ington Hills Mercy, 15-6, 12-15. < , I I « « I i 11--11¾ • Clean Prompt Service The Crusaders trailed Concor­ Junior outside hitter Nicole Boyd record at 12-12. Luba Steca was Churchill's top dia for much of the first half had three; kills, three aces and one Water Heaters .;•'•! Wayne Is OJ.3 In the conference, 0- block in the.loss. Brooke Heruman attacker on the day with 30 kills, Competitive Prices befQre staging an uprising. Down 21overeli. added three kills and three blocks. followed by .teammates Jessica So/ti /inns.' Sherman (24 kills), Lisa Residential & Commercial Semor.Jamie Wenaing stood out defensively with five digs. Fabirkiewic-, (19 kills)" and Jenny Free Estimates Laidlaw (12 kills). 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TheQbterver & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, FEBRUAKy 15,1998 (LW)D3 50 Lefty Anderson embarks It was like "good old days," HYMOUTHSAUMtt Stevenson (Oomln, Sublitr, Sgriccia, Falk), on 1st pro training camp according to Livonia Stevenson •BOYS SWIMMING UVOJMfTfVBrtONST 3:21,15; 2. Salem, 3:21.8. Oval meet retards: Salem, 8-1 overall; boys swim coach JDoug Buckler. ^^^W» _ if iia—ai Joahfrrtarman (LS) dect- by calling (313) 953-2141 or.faxlng the Infor­ Kurtis Hontfek (Canton) 23.36 Justin Barringer (Harrison) 5:03.64 what I,can do against the big quickly that being a profession-'' Honed Brian ScrwaUer. 2-0; U* A J. Lea mation to (313) 591-7279. DIVING Matt Baran (Redford CC) 5:05.58 leaguers in spring training this (WLW) dec. Zack YafW. 12-6; 111: Kat- al is different. * John LovVry (Farmlngton) 269.85 Mike Malik (Stevenson) 5:05.84 auhho8ua(M(LS) p. Nick Jaeko, 1:37; US: year," he said. "I feel I'm ready "It was way different in the Joe Lebovic (N. Farmlngton) 255.45 Kurtis Hornick (Canton) 5:09.05 ' Chris Oeins (IS) dec. Derick Smith, 3-1; Ufc' 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY to go down and pitch the best I beginning," he said, "until I got Joan Sigalay (WLW) p. Chris Coevrider, 1:32; . Livonia Stevenson 1:40.62 Chris Totten (Garden City) 250.55 200 FREESTYLE RELAY can." Jeff Phillips (John Glenn) 242.95 Plymouth Salem 1:29.46 used to it. It's a lot harder work. '> lift Geoff turn (WLW) p. Joe oaiefeky, Plymouth Salem 1:43.04 Notoriety has dogged Ander­ "But the coaches are very 4- 3:42; 149: Oan Seder(IS) won by technical Redford Catholic Central 1:43.94 J.T. Svoke (Harrison) 242.30 Livonia Stevenson 1:30.46 son since he shot to prominence fait over rack Lincoln, 194; tt* (mad Khar- Plymouth Canton 1:44.82 Mike Betvitch(Salem) 231.90 North Farmington 1:33.46 good — the best I've ever had.' buah (LS) dae. Juatlri Aldaa, e>3i lit: Jaff North Farmlngton 1:46.23 Chrfs Cameron (Salem) 223.00 Plymouth Canton 1:34.63 as a Randy Johnson clone more They all would help you, take Brach (LS) dec. Norm WroMawakl, 4-2; Mfc 200 FREESTYLE Greg Braziunas (Redford CC) 205.05 Redford Catholic Central 1:36.74 than a year ago. the time to work with you. Brian Barker (LS) p. Pat Ciark, 4¾ ITU Keith Falk (Stevenson) 1:44.54 Oave Sutton (Redford Union) 198.95 100 BACKSTROKE So it's nice to be able to point Chris McFartand (John Glenn) 193.55 There was a lot of 1-on-l." Dan Thompson (WLW) p. Mike RadMy, *0>, Nick Corden (Salem) 1:44.60 Dan Gabriel (N. Farmlngton) 55.23 out the young left-hander took a Part of what induced Ander­ Mfc Watoed Haddad (LS) p.Tim Dfu4v*|, : Ryan Meeklns (Redford CC) 1:48.97 100 BUTTERFLY Nick Sosnowski (Redford CO 56.03 check for $2,500 with him to his 2>*0;tl* Tony Moreno (WLW) p. Oaorga - Tim 8uchanan (Salem) 1:49.11 Steve Domin (Stevenson) 53.16 Mark Sgriccia (Stevenson) 56.16 son to sign with Seattle was the Tacukaiaa, 1:0¾ fcnyywUgJt Mck WUaon, Pete Bosler (Farmlngton) 1:50.20 Mark Sgriccia (Stevenson) 53.79 Nick Corden (Salem) 56.17 last workout at Henry Ford opportunity to start spring iWLWJw«)byvo»d. Steve Oomln (Stevenson) 1:51.86 Tim Buchanan (Salem) 54.73 Joe Bublitz (Stevenson) 56.81 Community College, coached by • Wmaaaa'a deal mm wee** 14¾ over- training with the major lea­ Matt Bar an (Redford CC) 1:52.31 Keith Falk (Stevenson) 55.56 Oevin Hopper (Farmlngton) 57.30 Stu Rose. guers. *. . •'•:.::.*.•'••••. '•" -•• ••'•.^--: Jason Musson (Canton) 1:63.35 Nick Sosnowskl (Redford CC) 55.66 Brent Mellis (Salem) 57.44 • - MAf^MJIIMrTCHl HMM MA "Here," he told Mark Falvo, a Hell get to hang with his idol, • eTWe^ieWe^W I Wn Wa^rt W» Brent Mellls (Salem) 1:53.37 James MePartlin (John Glenn) 55.75 Aaron Reader (Canton) 58.74 Henry Ford assistant coach who •i^r^WHW ^W^Ir^RUn *VBI Justin Barringer (Harrison) 1:54.18 Paul Perez (Salem) 56.34 Josh Duffy (Harrison) 58.83 fellow towering, hard-throwing f^llettaptagtai Matt Tobkin (Redford CC) 58.19 Jim Gabriel (N. Farmlngton) 69.18 used to be Anderson's coach at lefty Randy Johnson (provided. lMeeama: tea Warren (IF) dee. Matt 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Brent Mellis (Salem) 58.38 Dearborn Divine Child. "You've KruegH, 9-9; llti Mike Pardy(F) won by Keith Falk (Stevenson) 2:00.73 100 BREASTSTROKE Seattle doesn't peddle Johnson void; life Jos Seymour (F) p. Adam Hughes, Tim Buchanan (Salem) 201.41 Joe Bublitz (Stevenson) 58.43 Matt Walker (Harrison) 1:02.85 given me a lot. Put this to use in in the interim). 1*3; It* Cnrts Audttte (F) p. Don Hughes, Nick SosnowsKI (Redford CO 2:01.67 100 FREESTYLE Keith Fatk (Stevenson) 1:03.94 your baseball program." And he'll get a first-hand look 0:47; IMh Derek Azzopardl (IF) dee. Tony Joe Bublitz (Stevenson) 2:05.26 Nick Corden (Salem) 48.39 Ryan Zoumtoaris (John Glenn) 1:04.05 Then it was off to work in Ari­ at how wide the gap is between lama; ll-S; US: torn Manon (F) won by Steve Domin (Stevenson) 2:05.49 Keith Falk (Stevenson) 48.67 Paul Connolly (Redford CC) 1:04.07 zona as Anderson tries to over­ void; 148: Mart* $pk*a (F) p. Brian Wafcer, Brent Mellis (Salem) 2:05.73 RyBn Meeklns (Redford CC) 49.25 Jody Gome2 (Franklin) 1:04.87 Ryan Anderson and the major come the disadvantage of pro­ leagues. 0:36; 141c Ryan Shfplatf (LF) dae. Sevan Dan Gabriel (N. Farmlngton) 2:07.36 Steve Domin (Stevenson) 49.25 Matt Heiss(Canton) 1:05.11 tracted contract negotiations SahtSar. 114; life Mark Oetaoh (F) p. AHen v James MePartlin (John Glenn) 2:07.44 Tim Buchanan (Salem) 50.00 Andrew Locke (Salem) 1:05.66 "I have no clue where I'm Ouff, 1:48; IMt Erie Toaka (LF) wen by injury Nick Corden (Salem) 2:07.49 Oan Gabriel (N. Farming ton) 50.07 Adam Farter (N. Farmlngton) 1:06.45 last summer. going," he said. "I'll find out default; ifli Steve Myaianaki (LF) dec. Ban Mike Malik (Stevenson) 2:08.58 Pete Bosler (Farminglon) 50.26 Kevin VanTiem (Stevenson) 1:07.10 Signing late cost Anderson a after spring training." Lukaa, 7-6; 189} Andy Wood (F) won by dla 50 FREESTYLE Matt Zald (N. Farmlngton) 50.95 Mike Nemer (Stevenson) 1:07.26 OAialiflcatlon; U*. Kyle Oomalagowakl (F) chance to get his first pro sea­ One thing for sure, if Ander­ Steve Domin (Stevenson) 21.81 Andrew Locke (Sajem) 51.14 400 FREESTYLE RELAY won by void; tT»s Sean Tranchlda (Fl wort by son out of the way. But it wasn't son can hit 101 mph, and do it Nich^Corden (Salem) 22.14 Matt Baran (Redford CC) 51.40 Plymouth Salem 3:20.38 so late Seattle couldn't ship the VOM. :' ..• Andrew Locke (Salem) 22.44 800 FREESTYLE Livonia Stevenson 3:20.72 with control, Manager Lou fandagaaa'a daal asaat aaaat* 971 ovar-x Tim Buchanan (Salem) 22.95 Keith Falk (Stevenson) 4:48.79 Redford Catholic Central 3:24.69 left-hander off to the Arizona Piniella will notice. t».$3 Western Lakes. Keith Falk (Stevenson) 23.05 Nick Sosnowskl (Redford CC) 4:49.30 North Farmir^ton 3:30.82 Instructional League. Dan Kelly (Salem) 23.10 Steve Domin (Stevenson) 4:57.05 Plymouth Canton 3:31.99 Whalers ice Peterborough, 3-2

BYCJ.RI8AK sible (at least three fights resulted after a Peterborough player threw Be There. 'SPORTS WRITER OHL HOCKEY a punch at Legwand), they could For two periods of Thursday do nothing to contain Druken. night's game with the Peterbor­ ing them for, that attitude A penalty against Brett Ormond ough Petes, it seemed as if the Ply­ changed in time for the third peri­ 2:17 into the third period gave the The next time mouth Whalers were searching for od. "We talked about the impor­ Whalers the power play, and it a way to lose. tance of a win," said DeBoer of the took just nine seconds for Druken The Petes have been struggling second intermission chat. "It to capitalize, tying the game at 2- this season and came into the would put us three points behind 2. Ontario Hockey League game in (London). Brian Hunter Plymouth continued its assault fifth place (out of six teams) in the "They know they have to win the and, after being outshot in each of East Division. And here were the games they're supposed to win." the first two periods by a 17-14 Whalers, in the middle of a heated Harold Druken proved to be the total, the Whalers turned the battle for the West Division cham­ Whalers' savior, with goalie Robert table, outshooting Peterborough kicks up a pionship, playing the slumping Esche a close second. Druken put 17-5 jn the third. Petes to a standstill. Plymouth ahead in the first The game-winner came after Fortunately for the Whalers, minute of the second period with Legwand forced a turnover deep in they managed to turn things an unassisted goal on a hard shol the Petes' end. The puck ended up around after the second intermis­ from the right side that dribbled little dust behind the net, from where Leg­ sion. The team that came out for through the pads of Peterborough wand found Druken. Druken's the third period was different than goalie Mark Cairns. ' shot was stopped, but Andrew Call the Tigers Hotline and order your season tickets today. Be there lor all the action the one that left the ice after the But the Whalers, who showed no Taylor knocked in the rebound and make sure you get priority seating in the new ballpark second, and the result was a hard- offensive spark in the first period, with 8:13 left. earned 3-2 victory. resumed their slumber after The Petes got few true scoring The win meant Plymouth was Druken's goal. The Petes tied it 2\ chances the rest of the Way, and within three points of division- minutes after the Whalers' goal on those they did get were smothered leading London (through Thurs­ a power play by Preston Mizzi, by Esche. day), with the Knights having then went ahead 2-1 when Scott The season is starting to wind . played one more game. Barney deflected a shot past Esche down. After tonight's game at "We started out real slow," midway through the second. Sault Ste. Marie, the Whalers will admitted Plymouth coach Peter The Whalers were in trouble.— have just 12 left — six at home, six DeBoer. "We were kind of flat for until the third period rolled away. Taking care of business, as two periods. The Petes haven't around. DeBoer put it, will be essential; been playing that well, and I don't And although the Petes seemed the season's final game is at Lon­ know if we were taking them for to have an answer for Whalers' don, and wouldn't it be nice if the granted or what." scoring sensation David Legwand, Whalers had the three-point edge NVhatever the Whalers were tak- using intimidation whenever pos- bythen.

Churchill winning streak ends Brian Hunter...1997 Major League stolen base leader. Livonia Churchill got a reality check from the Birmingham Unified hockey team. PREP HOCKEY WRAP Birmingham outscored Livonia 2-1 in each of the first two periods at Eddie Edgar Arena Friday host Livonia Churchill (14-3-3, 9-1.2) posted the South Divi­ *•*

night and parlayed that into a 5-3 victory in a Sub­ sion victory over Walled Lake Western. : •s& urban High School Hockey League crossover game. Chuck Leight tallied what proved to be the game-winning *m •Host Churchill (14-4-3) pulled to within a goal, goal from Matt Grant at 1:18 of the second period. '•*w 4^3, at 3:33 of tho final period when Brandon Mar- Jason Turri made it 2-0 at 6:36 from Anton Sutovsky and ieal toia capped a rush with a goal. But the Chargers MattWysockl. \Ufk lQ-game unbeaten streak (9-04) came to an end. The scoring as capped at 11:06 when Wysocki scored from season Ed Rossetto and Adam Krug. xspw 'Ji turnover in their own end ended up in the Churchill outshot Western, 40-11, Ohargera' net at 5:22. Erik Schwab rifled a shot Greg Sllwka and Dwalne Jones split time In goal for the through the five-hole on a passout from behind the Chargers, while Rex Trott, who stopped 45 of 46 shots during Vtt net. the last meeting between the two teams, tended goal for ,\»*« Western (7-10-2, 2-8-1). jwtattj*. iEvan Cunningham had three assists and a goal • REDFORD CC 6, CABRINI 0: Redford Catholic Central for Birmingham (10-8), in third place in the North iv scored two goals In each period, end goaltender Rick Mamon Ifl'Apr Ont'ipirl Upper Division, while Alex Navarre had a pair of assists. turned back all 27 shots Wednesday, as the defending state Reserved Btu Reserved DETROIT Class A champion Shamrocks (132-2 overall) defeated host Birmingham had a 2-0 lead before Churchill !v Allen Park Cabrlnl In a Michigan Metro encounter. scored at 10:66 of the opening period. Matt Grant 21Gtm» $315 $252 $210 $168 BQored on assists by Dan Cook and Martoia. joe Beaudoin led CC with a pair of goals. TM Jason Tardif added en unassisted short-handed goal to go --"'it-was 44 in the second period when Cook along with three assists. Rill StMOft $1,215 $972 $810 $648 scored, with Martoia and B.J. Teahan drawing the Greg Berger (power-play), John Hunt and Oave Moss also Detroit Tigart, Inc assists at 14:10. scored for the Shamrocks. Opening Day tickets included in every plan 2121 Trumbull Ave. ••CHURCHIU. 3, W.l. WESTERN 0: A three goal outburst Todd Bentley, Jim Melson and Nathan Lewarne also drew Oetrolt, Ml 48216 dyring the second period proved to be enough Wednesday «» assists. Fif ill Mhrltul flint tittitt Mil TtttttMlttir 24MS-TI6ER. We want a hit «t www.detrolttigef4.com. r: •'i mil

k'T> 04* The Observer & Eccentric/SvmAY, FEBRUARY 15,1998

RECREATION

TEN PIN ALLEY • 6 * • • ^he battle is over and the smoke ha*vclear«d. It'swat a hard fought battle last Saturday at Redford'e Mayflower Lane* in the third annual . Volleyball Senior/Youth Challenge! This time the "Grumpy Old Men" were not willing to be smitten by the 'Young Upstarts," and it was. a fight brings to the finish. The seniors even added some M heavy artillery in the form of Hall-of- HARRISON Famer Tony Lindemann, Phil friends, HorowiU, Lewis Saad (at 94 still going great guns), Harley Trumbull, JohnStaricha, Lou "Star* Brightman, Ed Wright and Hal Winters. Not to be out maneuvered, the kids countered with co-workers added teams from the Sunday Youth Classic (SYC) i e * travel league and the Western Wayne Youth Travel t '.••• Classic (WWYTC). Opening ceremonies featured WJR'a Michael Barr as -IT* master of ceremonies introducing Redford Township together ^Supervisor Kevin Kelly and Henry Mistele, proprietor of Mayflower Lanes. Marli Ridley, representing the Joan Levenson Memo- ; ;*, rial Fund, was also recognized for fond raising efforts, at the net > 1¾thanks to; Gloria Mertz's hard Work in this behalf. * H . The event was dedicated to the memory of senior ^league bowler Hank Werksma, who passed away • 0 0 • • • '^ recently. The ceremonial first ball was delivered by ' Barr, and the National Anthem was beautifully deliv­ ered by Tammy Plofchah, solo vocalist with a truly t< golden voice. - That may have inspired the bowlers, for there were some terriffic scores rolled throughout the day, especial­ ly from senior John Staricha, who fired a huge 802 '.' actual series (267-279-266) followed' by Alvar Freden with 704 actual and Jarv Woehlke with a strong 694. IT! , Other high scores by seniors were: Lou Kratky, 236- ,. 234*603; Tom Bowen Sr., 233/619; Ed Patrick, 247; Bill B Y C A R 0 t I N E P R 1 C E P H 0 TO S B Y J E R R Y M E N D 0 Z A 1 Hardy, 257; Lou Brightman, 246; Bill Fuhke, 244; Nick Witkowski, 237; Jean Cobane, 184 and Gloria Mertz, n the dreary months of winter, on almost leyball in high school, but this league is her first Serve It up: ; 199. •'-:•;,. .-!.'":••.'.;>'-:-^:^.- The kids, however, had the last laugh, though as they ally night of the week, bands of co-workers, real brush with the game. (Above) really delivered. friends and mere acquaintances are battling "Volleyball is an awesome game," she says. 1 I Betty Ziots Amber Henn had a 600 actual, plus 207 handicap for each other for dominance. Teammate Jill Jackson, also of Canton, says - a 807 series, while 12-year-old Scott Clemons rolled Their playing field is a gymnasium and the she has played the game — and its dose cousin draws the ; 229-232-179/640 and 776 with handicap. Matt Trumph Victors seldom walk away with more than the wallyball — on and off for about 10 years. attention of - added a 266 actual and 768 handicap. thrill of winning. "I haven't played a lot of team sports," Jack­ her oppo­ Tom Kowalaki stole the show with a 278/652 actual * 'The game of choice is volleyball, one of those son adds, noting that such activities weren't nents and ; (733 handicap, while Kim Trumbull displayed her bowl- unique* sports enjoyed during many a backyard always a big draw for women. "But most of the ' ing heritage with a 214/576. .barbecue, but also played in such hallowed women I know like playing volleyball." teammates. Other top youth efforts included Tom Shellman, venue* as the Olympics. Jackson is participating for the second year in (Left) It's a t 247/627; Jeff Kraczkowski, 243 game; Bill Collins 251. Dominique Cook, 9, came through with a 671 induc­ Somewhere in between those extremes/;how­ the Plymouth-Canton circuit. Last year, ehe cliffhanger. ing handicap. ever, are the volleyball leagues and programs learned the idea of playing on a league "a little Which way; •Anyone who has eyer experienced family or friends sponsored by area municipalities, churches and intimidating^ will it go? stricken with Alzheimer's disease can appreciate this clube. •: "But once I played enough, I was okay," she next item. .-•' Such leagues tend to be co-ed, although there adds. ; :"'.':• •";•••.' vv' • Kyle Stearns The ninth annual Friends of Alzheuners Bowling care exceptions. ^^ 1 H Both Lindstrom and Jackson say their prima' (left) and , Bonanza, a fundraiser, will start with two squads Westland, for example, sponsors an all- ry motive for playing is to get a little exerciae Steve Vasko beginning at 10 a,mi ;and,2 pm* Saturday, March 7, at Woman league comprising 16 teams split and to have a lot of fun. It's great when they, anxiously Cloverlanes in Livonia. ••'••.' between an A and B division. The season runs win, but ho one gets too worked up when a Registrations axe due. in by Feb. 20 participants are wait to find to seek pledges from any and all to help in the fight from late fall through March, with games game doesn't go their way. out ' against this disease which affects over 4 million Ameri­ played on Thursdays at the Bailey Recreation "I just want to laugh and have a good time," cans (with over 65,000 in the Detroit area alone). •Center.-.; Jacksonsaya. ~-The league comprises two divisions of eight tekes place \Vednesday evenings at the Farm* gift catalog --.-.:-.-:^-, r--:,--. •:'•,-:• -^, - team* each.. ington Hills Activity Center. Jim Koeek, who lives in Commerce Township K '& The Blue division is more advanced, while the Lessons for advanced players are held at but plays on the FSP league because it's conve- , For more information, call (248) 657-8277. White division caters to less skilled players. West Hill Middle School in West Bloomfield on nient to his job in Redford Township* is on his . ^Graoiem. s are played on Friday evenings at the Mondays. second year with the program. BOWUNfl HONOR ROLL ^Swjfejnit in Canton. Dorothy Mezza, who helps coordinate the pro­ He calls it "part recreation, part socializing • M*frt Bewl (UveajaiJ , ^Laurie Lindstrom of Canton has played for gram, says FSP has activities ranging from and part making friends." I , • Tiws. OtlpH: Stan Gajackl, 247; Kevin Taylor- 244: Rob Bi««a$, 268; Jorm the past two years in the white division. Her euchre to walleyball going on almost every - While play is relaxed for beginning leagues J . >. rWilwrtewrtl, 266; Joe Green, 218-231/6*5. ^sam is one of two sponsored by Mr. B's in Ply- night of the week. such as the one Kosek plays on, the coaches for * > Mon. K cf C: Jim Johnaon. 2$9; Rick MarJaon, 290-226-236/762; Stev* Fty denlso, 266; John.AKkdwtnk, 268-246/712; John Stephen*.2S8/710-.Grtg |l?WU|hv:';. • She notes that the leagues and lessons give the FSP lessons say some leagues become quite - Rowley, 257. • ^ Like moBt of the teams in the area adult way in the. spring to Tuesday drop-in volleyball competitive; . ; •> Sal. Mte Rollera: Joa Mesiek (160 tvj.J 235-276-243/754. . . «UHue Club 50; Wart Araeneult, 766/ ^recreational leagues, members seem to range in games at Heritage Park in Farmington. Steve Schwartz of Warren and Jeff Fairbroth- , >t , > tost WeekenrJer*: Eric GamfcreB, 29ft, ; ajje from 20-somethings to those in their 40s.: She adds that you don't have to be an FSP er of Clinton Township both play on competitive • Wed BowBr* Baj* RoNn Barter, 233-228-234/685. . JvllNor ia there such a thing as a uniform; the member — nor, for that matter, do you have to leagues as well as sharing the instructor duties '• • Senior Liitowi.' Stephen MUo»«c, 257. '- ;* Delphi MeuGeorja flrteraa 257;'Ja*on Deflate, 2Si;8obTruszkowskl, 209- tiK«d garb seems to comprise baggy shorts and be single—to participate. at the Farmington Hilts center. i t< ,'•/ 258^256/722^^^^2681(^0^^1,247. |« sports-related T-shirt. The truly dedicated, or "But if you are a member, you get discounts," "Metro Detroit is a very big area for volley­ WpMMritnd LMtM (Uyoolf) r : perhaps just the ones with the most common she'says. ball, as is Ohio," Schwartz reports. ':' • Hue Owl* Gary Ortb. 288 (113 pirtio/«): Joe Metti, 267/667; KenMyt- . sense, wear knee pads. For example, beginning lessons are $46; inter­ He says the increase in visibility volleyball: riatt, 224/646; Oerrta Madden, 245/643; R«**y SauxJer*. 631. . ^¾ Lindstrom says she played a little bit of vol- mediate are $46 and advanced are $50 for FSP has been getting through televised coverage has .. e-- , * Wonderland ClMslc: Joe Qumbi*, 279/745; Jerry He«tt**. 300/740; Paul : ; Moore. 279/738; Ma* Howe*, 734; Tom Hay, 265/733, 1 members, with the fee for non-members pegged enhanced interest in the sport.. i*• * Woodtantf Urm (Livonia) as $10 higher in each case. Indeed, Volleyball World Wide reports on its - • Seftlof House: Gerald Brown 267/735; Craig Johnson, 269/719; Minn Where to Join Jan Daihl of Livonia, who is taking beginning web site that more than 46 million Americans v -'•.' Grw«en, 279/776; Ron Miner, 254/721; RobSchepls, 256/730. i '••. Following ere som« of the volleyball leagues arxj regular drop- >>' Mk«iSt Mixed: Steve Hatch, 667; Oeie Marrteufler, 256-279-258/793; Jim volleyball lessons a's well as playing on the now play the game. In games available In the area! Leagues (hat already are in Hyatt, 242/698; Tim Rose, 257/672. . league, says she's been participating since last Not all volleyball games are played in a for­ ' -•. Man's Trio: Brian Zlamfca, 774; MarXHowes, 714; Dennis Seemah, 719; Vem progress are closed to new participants until the following ; ; ;: : mal league arrangement. *•'. Rowers, 683; Mark Payne, 699; Grej Wt*rd.. . 11 season:'; .V :'...- . . •'.. •. 'W:; ,':- .•Jacks i Wis: Milisse Kefl«f, 300,- • City of Plymouth^^ and Canton Township Parks and Recre- Ward Presbyterian Church's Single Point ' • Ford Parts: Gary Thorp, 279; Jirnrrty Hayes, 693; Ed Jones, 279/679; fttek* I atlon Department-Coed volleyball at the Sumrjirt In Canton. 1 was at a party where I played beach volley­ Ministry (targeted to single persons over 30, "' * Wilier; 290. .-•' '.' .'•• • twb dMslohs. Games are played between 6:30 and 9 p.m. ball and enjoyed it," she says. "Then, at another • LacSes Nite Cvl,: Cheryl Stipek, 255/671. while another ministry caters to younger sin­ on Fridays, 0«ember through March. social gathering, someone told me about this," , ClovaftawM (Uvwita) ••••".• gles) sponsors drop-in volleyball at 8:30 p.m. on • Farmlngtoh Hills Department of ParXs and Recreatlorv-Seek- Although she hadn't played any sort of for­ Wednesdays at the Livonia church's gymnasi- .• AH-Star Sowlerettes: Usa McCardy, 244-210-278/732; Penny Morgan. 227-- . Ing to form adult leagues, Games would be played at the . 257-235/719; TamlkaGler^, 256-267/700; htovallaWNte, 258-247/697; mal volleyball before and doesn't consider her­ "Um. Oenna Wrton, 221-225-244/690; Robtn WNte, 277/677. ; actlvtty center on il Mile East of MWdlebelt. \ » self "athletically inclined," Daihl signed up for ,1 '• • Suburban Prop, (men); John Hurley, 278/655; Oan Rota, 246; Bob Mertt, - • Farmlngton Singles Pfo'fesslonals-Cpu lessons now In progress on Wednesday evenings at the '; • Suburban Prop. (!**•«>: Joanne Wodofaza. 224/549; Patty Jaroch, . Farmfngton Hills Activity Center. Outdoor drop-irt volleyball nice people," she recalls, rotate people in. We always have a good !» i . 206/529; Bemke Anthony, 201/571. riv^i begins In May at Heritage Part! : She found that is was a great way to meet turnout." \r . • FoMflCo Thurs. Nite: Tony Bennett, 256/715; Jim Griffith, 257/681; Sob . other single people who had similar interests i McCarrtcK, 246/651; Bill Crabtree. 277/683; Randy Thompson, 244/679; ^¾¾ • Crty ofWestlanoVWorrieivonly league, two divisions, Games She says the program costs participants $1 a \ .,» Sob Rowland, 235/637. • are played between 6:30 and 9 p.m. Thursdays/October and who liked to "get out and do things." r session. The money is used to replace worn-out .i » St. Aldan's Men: Oavs Golen, 200-279/650: Rich Rapak, 210-279-217/706; WJ through March. . '.'•'•''••';•., •'. VI . Mike Polasky. 235; KettS Isaac, 235; td Sehkker, 221. '•"•' Linda Rains, another Livonia resident, equipment and for such charitable projects as I • Redford Township-womervonly league. Games ere played. signed up for lessons at the Wednesday FSP I McynoWif Lan#a {RttJAsfd} Tuesday evenings between October and April at Hilbert the purchase of gloves donated to a rescue mis­ I. league after she began playing with a group of I , • Monday Seniors: Geoff* KompoltowSci, 245-257-279/781; Art Kwnlar, Junior High School. sion at Christmas. I ' 257/686; Ted Mack, 245-247/677; Bud K/aemer, 235/654; Tom Sanford. • Ward Presbyterian Church Single Point Ministry-Drop-in co­ friends in the Plymouth-Canton league. .1 -, 238/660; Paul Temple, 630; Howard Davis, 255/624. •'";•* The drop-in sessions run until the end of .< ed volleyball for adults, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the - "I wanted to improve," she says. "1 got the .» • Friday Sartors: Jack Dahl*rom, 236/664; Jim Zellen. 243/645; Ted Mack; April. church gym (Farmington Road at Six Mile) in Uvonia. flyer (for the FSP volleyball) in the mail and ;« . 237/612; Dick Kiafer, 247/603: Garry Zalewskl, 233/6CO, Beginning May 7, the program moves out­ ,i • 8 W*d. Senior Man's Cfatstc: Paul Tempi*, 269/676: John Staricha, 289- Other toTYTWt**, HK1\ n l^Drfi ml G»*n Ci(, ^B^ec^y^J>«'l 0t3(»i1 tnojf^ (Kfl'^^iarli. With just a lesson or two under her belt, doors to Rotary Park in Livonia, where games Errt* Sajurs. 223-211-239/673; Dale Hayes, 268/678. will be held on Thursdays (through Sept. 24). - WVM leaVRtjJaJf |RiJa^^PfVJ Rains reports that she's already improved and • IHM Man's: Coaarnan, 254/691; Davis, 234/664, - . « Monday Sartors; Al Hawn. 368; )\m SMrmetr. 229.

« ShaMM Road Man's: Jeff Bracken, 290. • Monday NASCAR Mix** Stan Mar, 245257222/724. NATURE NOTES * Plea Man: Sab Smith. 201-267-235/ 703; Geofe Bird, 256-246/695. - • Hot aTwtz: Harry Oaan, 2*6. * Wetarterd Man: ft** Oatiar, 202-277-227/706; Jeff B«*nho, 210254- 236/700; Oan Proheeka, 27S210-2O4/692. Though color predominates our Limited light at night does not allow animals to about a white crow he had seen near his house. A • St. C««aR«'s Man: MM* Kalaiak, 23*-300269/808; Gaor|« Cadovlch, 255- world, the striking contrast of discern color, so they have eyes that produce a 234-234/723. couple of his neighbors also called totel l me about; black and white is very impres« black and white image. Some color vision is known this unusual bird. ; sive, among nocturnal animals, but it is very rare. \ : • CecaCaM Major* Jaeaa Trudaii, 233/60«; J^amy K»pie. 224; Wads Ofton, Every once in a while coloring pigment fails to 211/610 Cfyatal Trordja, 163: Km* Oraan. 163 (63 pin* o/»). This contrast becomes very evi­ Skunks are not the only animals with a sharp develop and the animal turns out to be all white, dent during winter. Consider contrast between white and dark. or mostly white. • Metro HH»a»ay: Mark 9tr»«i«w*lil. 26«-ao»2O0/M4; Randy Martin, 245- flurry white »now that hangs on A bald eagle is dark chocolate with contrasting When I took my daughter to Riley Middle School, . - 226-211/667: Tim Mfteaa, 244-226/629; Todd Wooden, 342; 6ryan Sant- the dark branches of a tree. Each white head and tail. the other day, we saw finunusua l crow. ; loy, JJ7. twig is highlighted and accentuat­ < UnMnHy Man's: T. CJaftan, 290/72«;; **MMmi 266/646; J. cmfntcral., The snow bird, or more properly, the dark-eyed As it flew in front of the car into a backyard, we ae2/672;0S*iw>UBS#w,2**/T12;l Johnaan. JSd/709 ed against the blue sky or the 7Mf junco, is a slate gray bird with a white belly and noticed it had large patches of white running down • Greandm mmt. Tom 9cm, 246-266-230/rJ7; Maw Blanciwd, 224-602: white snow on the ground, , id Owda*. 236-779/661: Oan •*••. M3-296-210/879; Tom KoaW, 200 NOWfCHI white outor tail feathers. the length of both wings. 224)-366/666. Contrasting black and white is Downy woodpeckers that visit suet feeders are a This contrast of black arid white was very strik- - • • Tuaaday Mtaad Trar to* Jsanoan, 26aV«6*; Ran Ooadman, 2M/669; a very effective coloration for the beautiful black and white. Female downy'a do not ••Off* Vim, M*V*m SOU SMMas, 341/661: Watt UMflch. 237/629. irig on this normally all black bird. It reminded me »Prlnca at Pas**: Pm Cowdn, 200: KIIIWI i wmmm, 203. striped skunk. Its basic colors are recognized by have any red on their head, only the males. of the white in the wings of a black-billed magpie, M • •gnday taaoimri: Wayne Lam**, 2*7-236/667; (Aaft suv«rM*»n. 227- young school children and many wild animals. All theso birds are easily recognized by their a crow cousin found in the western states. . 2^61* M*^IM»l, 244/6*2; Jeaa**r**J22;aW¥lda, 214; Mck AS> After one encounter with a skunk, remember to bold contrast of light and dark. 3 Ummn, lit (St **•* */«. Just as some people have a lock of white hair '/ stay away from the boldly striped stinker. In winter, crows are very visible against the surrounded by their normal color hair, sometimes : \0tilNh0K |*wl MnCiVaW, dTv4/W3^ WarTfly Kronr, *f07/flOa; WOfi Even in darkness, when most animals are white snow. These birds are a lamp black color animals develop these unique patterns too. When "h » .« tP/Sflt KaMt Clliailii, «46: m Bryant, 646 active, the contrasting colors of the skunk can be throughout At least in most cases, i'* *" they occur in black and white they become very t> I seen easily by many animals, A few years ago the late J. P. McCarthy told me noticeable. ;.•'•; hi 4,***' 1¾ *» :*: WPVPPPWPPPV"*'

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Ultrasound accredited Providence Hospital arid Medical Benefits cited Centers' Maternal Fetal Medicine BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI Orange eases anxiety, constipation 'Diagnostic Center recently become SPECIAL warres and improves the digestive system; one of the first ultrasound facilities in ell someone the/re one good sniff relieves fluid retention; helps insom-, southeast Michigan to receive accredi­ away from feeling better and nia; soothes mouth ulcers and fights tation in obstetrical and gynecological Tthey'll think you're selling illegal obesity, according to "Aromatherapy ultrasound from the American Insti­ drugs instead of turning them on to the Guide, Benefits of the Essential Oite." tute of Ultrasound In Medicine ancient medical practice of aromather­ Lavender helps acne and the diges­ (AIUM). apy. tive system; works as an antiseptic and Essential oils used in aromatherapy insect repellent; fights cellulite, colds are everywhere you look, from health and colic; soothes frayed nerves; and Self-help/depression food stores to perfume counters and battles insomnia and headaches. The Manic-Depressive and Depres­ show the growing interest in how fra­ Patchouli is an anti-bacterial and sive Association of Metropolitan grances are inhaled; added to baths; insecticide. It also fights bad breath,; Detroit is a self-help group for manic- massaged on the skin; or diffused to fill depression, nervous tension and anxi­ Essential oils; Rose Beres (left), owner of Ageless WisdomofPJ^' » depressive and depressive individu­ an entire room to affect how you feel. ety, the guide said .^Patchouli impacts mouth, helps local student Kasey Kohh, 14> undersUtiidtfemost\ als, friends, arid families. They offer "Why not look at the earth for some the pituitary which releases endor­ effective wayto reap the benefits of aromatherapy. ; i hope, support, and education for those of the answers?" said Mary Grace Cas­ phins giving us that overall good feel­ who suffer with these illnesses. sar, a Plymouth resident who was ing and it also impacts the sexual Martha Smith, who teaches the some of the other products, I think if 8 shopping recently at Ageless Wisdom : : r • Canton group meets the second glands and works as an aphrodisiac," course, tells students about 14 essen­ best." '} ;..;.;; ••:-••:.;:•-''"-:K':.^ , -'' i-: and fourth Sunday of each month in downtown Plymouth. according to Rose Beres, owner of Age­ tial oils, and their common uses to off­ Cassar said she's been dealing with 4 (Feb. 22) from 2-4 p.m. at 7300 Can­ Cassar is among followers of aro­ less Wisdom. set headaches; gastrointestinal prob- * lot of stress lately and aromatherapy ton Center (Oakwood Healthcare matherapy who believe there's a place Essential oils are the concentrated lems; stress and other common prob­ offers her a release.; i } Center). Call Nancy at 455-8598. for essential oils to fight everything essence of plant parts, such as the lems.- ',"' '.,;'. , ' •;'.' ,. "I can go alone in my room and put a • Garden City, first and third from acne and anxiety to urinary infec­ flower, leaf, bark or root and can affect "There are over .300 essential oils blend (of essential oils) together and Thursdays (Feb. 19) at Harrison Cen­ tions and vomiting, They're used to moods and emotions by stimulating the and with 14 you are just beginning to relax and read," she added. \ ter^ Harrison and Maplewood, eight ease stress; as natural painkillers and hypothalamus portion of the brain. scratch the surface," Smith said. Kasey Kohn, 14, of Plymouth Towni blocks west of Garden City Hospital. even as aphrodisiacs. The Federal Drug Administration ship inhaled rosewood fragrances at Call Gary (313) 532-4217. From 7:30- Salespeople know that finding doesn't regulate aromatherapy. Creating a blend Ageless Wisdom. A moment later, she 9;30 p.m. appealing fragrances help profits, too, Brentz doesn't always need fancy At end of the class, students create said she was more at ease. Her friend', •. Livonia, first and third Thursday Real estate agents know that brownie store-bought essential oils to get the their own blend of essential oils based Ryan Gamble of Plymouth, came to th<$ from 6-7:30 p.m. at Suburban West and baked apple pie aromas stimulate benefits of aromatherapy. In fact, when on the problem they're trying to store after eating chili fries for lunch: Clubhouse, 27959 Schoolcraft (Jef­ a trusting, comfortable feeling in the she worked as a waitress she often improve.. Aromatherapy experts stress Smelling peppermint, he said, soothed buyer and help sell houses. And used squeezed a lemon wedge on a napkin that most essential oils shouldn't be his upset stomach. ',..,.»'• fries Commerce Park). Call 425-3777 car salesmen are known to spray "new (Feb. 19). and breathed in for a quick, uplifting ingested and most shouldn't be applied Beres tells her customers that the car" fragrances, found in cans at auto feeling that rejuvenated her enough to directly to the skin and should be dilut­ best way to use the essential oils is to part stores, to help sell old cars. greet the next customer.. ed with an oil, like almond or canola, simply place the vial near their nostril; Substance abuse "Aromatherapy really works," accord­ Cassar said she was tired of going to because it could irritate the skin and hold the other nostril and breathe ing to Deborah Brentz, a Westland res­ the doctor to treat her symptoms and cause rashes or itching. deeply. Then repeat on the other nos» St. Mary Hospital in Livonia's Cen­ ident also shopping at Ageless Wisdom. then often returned to her doctor for "I have always been interested in tril. When you breathe the essential ter for Counseling Services has "A lot of people think it's just another the problems that the medications what I call natural healing," Smith oils', Beres said; your body release^ expanded its outpatient services to trend." caused. She started reading about said. "Thatfs not to downplay tradition­ chemicals to help bring the body in bal­ include an Intensive Outpatient Sub­ Brentz uses some of the more popu­ herbs and aromatherapy and even took al medicine, but there are some things ance. ...'. } stance Abuse Program. lar essential oils - orange, lavender a class at Schoolcraft College on aro­ that we can do for ourselves and if we ••,'',, • * The program meets Monday, and patchouli. matherapy. can do it naturally rather than taking Please see AROMATMEftAfY, D6 Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon in the center. Programming pro­ vides a continuum of care to the alco­ hol or chemically dependent patient. Individuals can call or visit the center St Mary initiates new Chest Pain Unit or referrals can be made by contacting the St. Mary Hospital CCS at (734) 655-2936 or 800-494-1654. BY KWBKRLY A. M0RT80N STAFF WRTT&R Karmanos Annually, some 7.2 million Ameri­ Ready to run cans experience chest pain. collaborate Jodi Buck, MPT, will lead an injury St. Mary Hospital of Livonia has and prevention discussion of a com­ responded to one of the most common St. Mary Hospital in Livonia and munity education program called "Get complaints heard by emergency med­ the Barbara Ann Kannano* Cancer Ready To Run," Dave Peterson will ical staff by initiating a new Chest Institute signed an agreement to lead the discussion on running Pain Evaluation Unit. enhance the availability and quality footwear. The format will include a Located in the "heart" of the emer­ of cancer treatment programs for lecture, discussion, demonstration, gency room, the two-bed unit is intend­ patients in western Wayne and and group participation (dress accord­ ed to more efficiently evaluate low risk southern Oakland counties. cardiac patients, experiencing chest The organizations will work togeth­ ingly). pain, without the standard 2-3 day hos­ er on cancer treatment with a fbcua The emphasis will be placed on pitalization for testing. on medical and radiation oncology common running injuries and their "Our goal is to provide the same care (patient support, education, outreach prevention. in much less time, prevent hospitaliza­ services). ' This program will be presented free tion and decrease health care costs," The first co-sponsored program, a of charge 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, said Ash Gokli, M.D., chairman Emer­ Prostate and Mammography Screen-: at Providence Park Medical Center, gency Medicine at the Livonia hospital. ing Day, is Saturday, March 7, from 9 47601 Grand River Ave., Suite B124 Partially funded by an annual dona­ a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Hospital. in Novi. To RSVP, call (248) 380- tion from the Hearts of Livonia, the "This affiliation is an opportunity 3550. unit will be open seven days a week to share resources with one of the with all the amenities of a regular hos­ STAFT PBOTO Vt TOM HAWUT nation's leading cancer centers, giv­ pital room including more comfortable Observation room: Ash Gokli, M.D., St. Mary Hospital Emergency ing patients in our community Karmanos relocates beds, cable television, phone service, Medicine chairman, talks with Hearts of Livonia President Ben greater access to the latest cancer The Plymouth Office of the Barbara seating for family members and full Celani in the two-bed Chest Pain Evaluation Unit partially fund­ treatments,", said Sister Mary Renet-i Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will meal service. ed by the Livonia charitable organization's annual golf outing. ta, St, Mary president and CEO. be relocating as of Monday, March 2 Patients may be seen from 10-18 Karmanos Cancer Institute Presi­ • to the Mayflower Meeting Place cen­ hours with a maximum stay of 23 in a user-friendly environment," added Sister Mary Renetta, president and dent and CEO William P. Peters, ter. hours to rule out a heart attack by Stephen Chabala, D.O., director of ttte Chief Executive Officer of St. Mary M.D., said the agreement will make The Karmanos Institute will contin­ undergoing blood tests, a stress test, unit. Hospital, said the generous donations clinical research studies - widely ue to provide traditional services such repeated electrocardiograms (EKGs), Ironically Ben Celani, in whose have been used in the trauma area of believed to be the best option for can­ as community education on cancer have their blood pressure and heart memory the Hearts of Livonia charita­ the emergency center to purchase cer treatment * available to more prevention and early detection; free or rate monitored, and be seen by a cardi­ ble organization was established, was state-of-the-art equipment such as patients. low-cost medical supplies for cancer ologist before being discharged. once a chest pain patient at St; Mary. defibrillators, Cardiac monitors and Please call 1-800-494-0566 or U patients; transportation to cancer "The goal is to safely and expedi­ The 20-year anniversary of the group's crash carts as well as the all-purpose, 800-KARMANOS or visit their Web; treatment; and cancer brochures and tiously evaluate *hj*4t pain patients charitable beginning was marked in adjustable beds found in the new Chest sites www.karrnanos.org or; reference materials. with low probability of heart attack 1997 when the group topped $2 million Pain Evaluation unit. www.8tmaryhoapital.org Other special programming without having to admit them to the in donations. "This unit is a natural extension of Karmanos is affiliated with the includes: hospital," Gokli said. The Livonia hospital to date has the emergency center where a chest Detroit Medical Center and WayM • nutritional supplement pro­ "Our Chest Pain Evaluation Unit received $753,000 as a result of funds pain emergency physician will work State University, and receives support^ will provide speedy and efficient care raised at an annual golf benefit. from United Way campaigns. \ grams; Please see CHEST PAIN, D6 • telephone reassurance program; • In-School 'Hazards of Tobacco' (HOT program). ltem$ for Medical Npwsmaken are welcome frdm community development for Plymouth Township. This office i& funded by the Ply­ throughout the Observer area. Items should be sub­ New psychiatry director mouth Community United Way. mitted to Observer Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, MEDICAL NEWSMAKERS The institute's new address is 485 Livonia 48160. Our fax number is (313) 591-7279. John Campbell* MD, recently joined Henry Ford S. Main Street, Plymouth, in the Health System as director of Neuropsychiatry and Mayflower Meeting Place. mouth, Cerletty is a graduate of Plymouth High Geriatric Psychiatry. In his directorship post within New SJMH medical staff School and the University of Michigan. She has Henry Ford's Behavioral Sciences division, one of Paul BerkowUz, MB, and Michael H. Farrell, more than 20 years of leadership experience in Campbell's first tasks will be to help get a new pro­ Items for MtOicat Briefs are welcome MOD, have been granted medical staff privileges at physical rehabilitation, having previously held posi­ ject called The Memory Program off the ground in from tn ho**t*3, physicians, companies St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. tions as senior vice president of Curative Rehabilita­ 1998. The program is geared to provide evaluation wtfrtsMwrts active in the Observer- Berkowitz specializes in nephrology with a special tion Center of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Cen­ and treatment of memory impairment. area mtdtcat community. Items should interest in hypertension. He resides in Ann Arbor ter and executive director of the Rehabilitation Henry Ford Behavioral Services provides psychi­ be typ*d Or legfaty written and sent to: with his wife and two children. Institute of Milwaukee. atric care for the elderly in diverse settings. o/» Tl» Omnir Hrrnpapan Farrell specializes in internal medicine and pedi­ mtinhMicfft Ro*d atrics. He resides in Ypsilanti with his wife and two Substantial donation Primary care appointment I****, Ml 4*180 children. Jack F. Moore* Jr., president and CEO of MED- Henry Ford Health System has named Margaret • Or tax* to (714) ¢91-7378 HEALTH Systems of Plymouth and board chairman Dimond as primary care administrator of the 81 WtyZ/Mmanmlotonifaaxom Plymouth native named of the MEDHEALTH Wellness Centers Futures Golf Detroit region. In her role, Dimond will be responsi­ The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) has Classic, presented a $7,000 check to Sister Linda ble for the direction, planning and operations of the named Plymouth native Susan Hulce Cerletty its Willette, administrator of Our Lady of Providence primarycare delivery system in the Detroit area. senior vice president and chief operations officer Center. OLP is a residential facility for developmen- A Henry Ford employee for 13 years, Dimond (COO) of the RIC Hospital and Clinics. This tally disabled women and children located in began her career as a social worker, where she appointment is part of a new organizational struc­ Northville. became department director; She also served as ture at the hospital. In attendance, at the check presentation was tour­ administrator for the departments of emergency The daughter of Joanne Winkleman Hulce of Ply- nament board member, Jim Anulewicz, representing medicine, neurology and the bone and joint center.

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Zfce Observer & Eccentric/SWUM, FEBRUARY 15,1998 -Me fromDB Ancient Egyptians used fragrant • 'The word aromather­ oils for massage, bathing and for •he stacks of the IRS site works with "indus- • 'Ust year, som« 19 to make sure you're now "audit medicinal purposes. They used apy hae been diluted.' r e c e i p t s , try partners," bait" and shows you several frankincense in religious cere­ and the That means that you can only million Americans twit strategies aimed at cutting your Rose Beres T: : monies and cedar oil to embalm W2'B are just send your form electronically tholr forms off to Uncle taxes." - •',:.'; ^wnerr Ageless Wisdom' ; • Nplo's Guide to Tax prob* their dead. "sitting there, with the help of someone else. Sam electronically. The "The word aromatherapy^ has aren't they? :; .In this, case, you can use; a pro­ 1 ,_•.'••: -vv'e'-'.-.' inV- ' a smells * such as spoiled food or agency hopes tt hat the (http://www.nolo.com/Chunk- been diluted," Beres added. You know you fessional tax preparer or, if you "Everything that has fra­ dead animals," according to have to get to want to do it yourself, one of the bugs worked out../ TAX/TAX.index.html ) This HeUlthResponsibilitieS Systems, walks you through the informa­ grance is referred to as aro­ them before following three companies: matherapy; Aromatherapy has Inc. on the Internet. Mike Wehdland tion you need if you have a big 4 April 15th but • TurboTax i Online become one of the in' words.; Likewise, many people often its such a dread­ (http;//www;intuit.com/turbo- —columnist, PC Talk tax bill due or, worse yet, end up have a feeling of relaxation and ful task that you* tax/ttpnline/irsheilo.htral ) the being audited. Strong memories comfort when entering a home top'Selling do-it-yourself tax- • The Tax Prophet WESOLAND keep putting it of Treasury has a tax form page The power of smell also has filled with ardmias for a special \". , off as long as software . 9 .,;.' / •''••.'•;.' {http^/wwW.treas.Btete.mi.ua/for (http://www.taxprophet.c6ni/); tremendous power on memory.. Thanksgiving meal; or the ;• you can. " •Universal Tax Systems mspub/frmindex.htm) is a pretty Maintained by a tax attorney, "If we have a memory tagged by strong negative reactions that •)•'. The Internet may not make (http://www.8ecuretax.cpm ) comprehensive site, offering all this site deciphers the Internal these fragrances, they could trig­ some people get when they enter »'; the tax bite any easier to take make a product called Secuf ©Tax sorts of tax-related publications Revenue Code for individual tax­ ger an emotional flashback," a home of a; smoker, even though '. but it can make the task of figur­ for online tax form completion. r and reports and information on payers. ;.;'. Beres said. "Think of something there is no cigarette smoke visi­ ing out the bottom line and fill­ : •.Nelco, accessible by a direct • And if you really want to in your childhood and you smell ble in the air, according to link from the IRS site, lets you starting a business in Michigan.- find that loophole, try the U.S. ing out the right forms a bit easi­ • The Tax Web it today. It triggers those memo--, HealthResponsibilities Systems - er. download its Tax Wizard soft­ House of Representatives Inter­ ries and those memories are .Inc.. ware and prepare your return (http://www.taxweb.com/). This net Law Library .; There are dozens of online site claims to be the Internet's pleasant and negative." Recently, Columbia University sites up and running and on-screen. (http://law.hou8e.goy ) for the researchers found what they first and most comprehensive complete Tax Code itself... as A 1996 Gallup Report found promising to help you cut down : Last year, some 19 million site geared towards consumers, that 42 percent of 18- to 34-year- believe are odor receptors. In on the calculating time. Americans sent their forms off to well as hundreds of other laws, fact, the average adult can pro- ;: offering: answers to general tax top. olds in the United States used i The site to start, of course, is Uncle Sam electronically. The questions, plus hyperlinksto lots aromatherapy; 38 percent of 35- cess about 10,000 different odors -; {he source of all this trouble « agency hopes it has the bugs of federal and state-sponsored The Internet's Usenet has two to 49-year-olds used aromather­ in an area of the brain that's '. • the IRS worked out and that number will tax-related newsgroups that are about 1 inch square, according to ' ' tax sites that will allow you to apy and 16 percent of people 50 r (http://www.ire.u8trea8.gov/) rise significantly this year. conduct more detailed tax worth checking out. Look at and older used aromatherapy, "Aromatherapy, A Complete ; The ' taXiiisih's; official site My absolute favorite online research. misc.taxes for a freewheeling, according to Multi-sponsor Sur­ Guide to the Healing Art." starts With the picture of a mail­ site is from the people who make • lp40.com anything goes discussion or veys Inc. "This really isn't just a fash- • box. Click on it and you're led to the personal finance software misc.taxes.moderated , for more ionable fringe," Beres said. a (http://www. 1040.com/) prides structured postings; The power of smell is obvious ,The Digital Daily," the IRS's Q u i c k e n itself on being a place that pro­ when you notice how your body "Everything that is old is new online newspaper that tries to (nttp://www.quicken.com/taxe8/). vides "tax info for ordinary peo­ Mike Wehdland covers the is effected by certain smells. again. People are into the holis­ present tax information in a Since they also make TurboTax/ ple." There's an extensive series Internet for NBC-TV Newschan- Like; "the body's response of tic aspect of healing. It's not a -; light and breezy style. their Web site links to lots of of Internet links and questions net stations across the country gagging or heaving that some­ cure-ail. Aromatherapy is a -• \ ThelRS has.had big problems how to information on putting and answers about the tax laws and can be seen locally on WDIV- times accompanies unpleasant tool." /.:••'• in past years with its online the software to use. If the news as they apply to the typical indi­ TV4; Detroit, His 'PC Talk" efforts. This year, the agency is is really bad, you can even apply vidual taxpayer. radio show airs weekend after­ trying hard tq encourage more for a loan from the Quicken site. noons from 4-6 p.m. on WXYT- "e-filing," or electronic filing. But Here are some other sites you • Money Magazine Radio AM 1270. You can reach 21st Century Dentistry is here! Instead of letting us zap off our may want to check out. (http://pathlinder.cbm/money/goa him through his Web site at Is/taxes.html). The magazine's httpil Iwww.pcmike.com Computerized Digital Radiography Micro Air Abrasion 1040 through our own computer, • The Michigan Department online tax section tells you how You're concerned aboui X-ray exposure. Drill-less t-,~v SoareWel Virtually Pain-Free CDR requires 90% 1<*s radiation than Beautiful tooth colored fillings Chest pain from page D5 conventional film, is as acorrale-and reveals things NOI film can't find! DRILLS - NEEDLES - PAJN • FEAR! hand-ih'hand with cardiology to reduce the "This is a win-win situation. We are able charge. SAFER • BETTER-FASTER • SHARPER X-RAYS chance of misdiagnosis," said Chabala. "That to provide a diagnosis with greater accuracy "The tape is something they can watch will be a great thing for the patient." and speed and the patient may be spared a while tKeir there with their families to not fTujlcvS^faYoljl Gokli noted that a large percentage of hospital admission." only lower their level of anxiety but better • Comprehensive Oral Exam, \z y A i n iv0v0 r\-fr> • • patients who come to the emergency center As with emergency visits, an "observation" prepare them for testing," said Sister Modes­ I Necessary X-Rays fr Consultation | | XUU OFF I .. experiencing chest pain, particularly young in the Chest Pain Evaluation Unit will likely ta. : males, face a heightened level of anxiety be covered as an outpatient service by most "Family members are more comfortable if ! s^*i.00:ji'"n*jraflai (• i ^ about being admitted to the hospital for test­ insurance plans because it is not considered they know what their loved one is going I sfATJ/^rforW£i*rJriCTi» i t&T,nnnsMtomtitMMCningtytternj ing* ' v- /•' ....' v an "inpatient service." ., through by reading the literature and watch­ The new unit will create an environment Sister Mary Modesta, former St. Mary ing the video." Over 25 Years Experience [•where we can allay their fears about admis­ Hospital president and new Senior Vice f Listen to Chris Edmond's talk about Micro Air Abrasion sion by performing the necessary tests in a President of Special Projects, said the unit , In the future, Chabala noted that the /Monday-Friday^ p.m. to 8p.m.-Live on 100.3 WNIC shorlteV duration of time while providing the also provides patients and their families an observation/evaluation services may be Call for an appointment now ;same quality care," said Gokli. educational video on the medical procedures expanded to include other medical diag­ V. * "Sometimes patients sign themselves out and tests they can. expect to have during noses, such as kidney stones and dehydra­ 734-464-2000 of the hospital before the tests are complete observation — coupled with informational tion. Raymond J. Katz, DDS • 38145 Ann Arbor Road • Livonia •••— putting themselves at risk. literature they can take home upon dis­ * IU KXAV

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