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VOLUME 33 NUMBER 57 WESTLAND, MICHIGAN • 76 PAGES • http://observer-eccentnc.eom SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS O J997 Hometown Communication* Network. Inc. THE WEEK Friends mourn popular teen-ager AHEAD John Robert Lee Anusavage's death at age 17 body that met him liked him. Every leave. forced school officials to summon psycholo body here is going to miss him a lot." For those who remained at school, gists, social workers and counselors from Anusavage played football in ninth crisis teams helped them cope with the and 10th grades and joined the track startling death of their classmate and AH dolled up: A holiday across the district to help grieving students team in his junior year. friend. doll show will take place cope. "He was a good student," Superinten Anusavage died when he lost control 11 a.m. to 5p.m. today at BY DARRKLL CLEM Charlotte Sherman, assistant superin dent Greg Baracy said. "He was a very of his car on a curve on westbound STAFF WRITER tendent of general education, said. "He well-liked kid." Avondale near Carlson, Westland the Plymouth Cultural was obviously a very cherished person." Many of Anusavage's friends left police officer Dan Karrick said. John Glenn High School students school after learning that he had died "Speed was a major contributing fac Center, 525 Farmer. arrived for classes Thursday morning Anusavage's death at age 17 forced school officials to summon psycholo when the 1989 Mercury Cougar he was tor," he said. "There's no indication Admission is $4 for only to learn that John Robert Lee driving slammed into a tree and broke that alcohol was a factor." Anusavage, a popular llth-grader and gists, social workers and counselors adults, $1 for ages 4-12. from across the district to help grieving into two pieces on Avondale west of Karrick declined to say how fast track team member, had died hours Carlson at 12:44 a.m. Thursday. Anusavage may have been driving earlier in a tragic car accident. students cope. "It's a real tragedy. He was certainly "Some chose to go home," Sherman when the accident occurred in a 25 Holiday one-acts: An "We literally had hundreds of kids said, noting that officials received per who were visibly upset and grieving," a very personable young man," Glenn evening of one-acts, principal Neil Thomas said. "Every mission from parents to let students Please see TEEN, A4 including "The Long Christmas Dinner" and "The Sleep Thief" will be Holiday happiness 4 p.m. today at the Trinity House Theatre, 38840 W. 1¾ Six Mile Road (and 1-275) in Livonia. (734) 464- 6302.
CHRISTMAS EVE Court: The 18th Judicial District Court in West- land will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24. Library: The William P. Faust Public Library of • Westland will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24. City: Westland City offices are closed Wednesday, Dec. 24. Ho-ho-ho: Our holiday paper will feature a letter from Santa Claus.
CHRISTMAS Court: The 18th Judicial District Court in West- land will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25. STATT PHOIO BTf BRYAN MITCHELL Gift giving: Santa and his elves, from the Wayne-Westland Credit Union, brought stories, gifts and fun to students at Jefferson Library: The William P. Barnes Elementary last week. Kindergartners Michelle Kunze (left) and Melissa Robbins eagerly open gifts. Please see page A2, Faust Public Library of Westland will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25. City: Westland City offices Salvation No charges sought are closed Thursday, Dec. 25. Army lags in fatal accident Trash pickup: Trash pick up will be delayed one • By TONY BRUSCATO the road. . •; behind goal STAFF WRITER "She made a mistake in oversteering. day with Thursday's Westland police officials say they are causing her to run off the road," saja pickup on Friday and Fri The Salvation Army in Westland con recommending no charges be filed Brokas. "It apparently happened a day's pickup on Saturday. tinues to lag not only behind its 1997 against the 16-year-old driver of a car couple of times as she tried to regairj holiday goal, but also behind the involved in a Dec. 3 crash which control of the vehicle. While she may amount raised at this time last year, claimed the life of a Westland teen have made several mistakes, we feel it Post office: The U.S. Capt. Mark Welsh said. ager. was caused more by her inexperience Postal Service office in As of Thursday, $59,714 of the orga Westland police Sgt. Pete Brokas as a driver than through negligence." nization's $110,000 goal had been says his department is recommending The Wixom teen was the driver of a Westland will be closed. raised, he said. The amount is less to juvenile court authorities that the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire which crashed than the $68,000 that had been raised case against the Walled Lake high into a ditch along Joy .Road at Ingram, this time last year. school student be closed. killing 14-year-old Alycia Madgwick, a The holiday fund-raiser helps the "We don't feel the girl did anything Livonia Franklin High School pompon INDEX Salvation Army provide food baskets ^¾^¾¾,^ ^ negligent in the accident," said Brokas. member. for needy families and toys for children "'- r" " ' "I think several factors contributed to Madgwick was the only one of five who might not otherwise receive a The Salvation Army I* falling behind In It* people in the car who was not wearing I Obituaries fund-ratelftf effort* *o far this year. Thay the incident ... including her inexperi A6 Christmas present. need your help with monay and time. To a seat belt. The other four teens find out how you can help, call 722-3660. ence as a driver, weather conditions, I Classified Index K3 The organization also needs volun the fact it was dark, and the nature of involved in the crash walked away from the incident. Real Estate G4 teers. To help call 722-3660. HELEN FURCEAN I STAFF ARTIST Crossword G5 Jobs ki Home & Service L2 School officials plan push for bond proposal Autos L6 I Taste Bl BY DARRELL CLEM was only for $12 million - an amount that wasn't • Health News CI STAFF WRITER WAYNE-WESTLAND nearly enough even then to pay for building repairs • Arts & Leisure Dl . Wayne-Westland school officials are planning an and renovations, Baracy said. "It was a far cry from what was needed," he said. ; • Sports & Recreation El aggressive push to sell a $108 million bond proposal $108 million will be spent, Baracy said. . that voters will decide Feb. 17. But officials had then hesitated to seek larger bond ; "We're trying to bo as honest and factual as we pos issues because voters already paid nearly 50 mills in Officials are preparing for 61 meetings scheduled sibly can," he said. "We're selling the bond issue for through Feb. 14 with groups such as civic organiza property taxes - a taxing level that was dramatically HOW TO REACH US what it is - for the benefit of our children." reduced under 1994's statewide Proposal A. r tions, parents, school district staff and senior citi The money is needed for new boilers, carpet, media zens, Superintendent Greg Baracy said. Baracy stressed Thursday that.residential property centers, ceiling tiles, roofs and many other crucial owners now pay only 6 mills; the bond proposaj Newsroom: 313-953-2104 Even more meetings are, likely to emerge as school repairs, Baracy said. officials push for the bond proposal, urged by a citi would amount to a 4-mill, 22-year increase, raising to Newsroom Fax: 313-591*7279 "It's a shot in the arm that we need," he said. 10 mills the taxing level residents would face for E-mail: newsroom ©oeonllne.com zens' study committee that visited all school build "We're a good district, but we need this." ings, Baracy said Thursday morning during an inter schools. NighWne/Sports: 313-963-2104 A citizens' committee that studied district needs Some residents have suggested that the bond pro view. originally compiled a wish list exceeding $200 mil Reader Comment Line: 313-953-2042 The bond proposal includes $83 million for school posal may not be needed because of the district's lion, but Baracy said the amount was pared to $108 rosier financial picture, due to increases in state aid Classified Advertising: 313-591-0900 building repairs and renovations and $25 million for million in hopes of making it more palatable to vot and o $14 million settlement from the Durant special Display Adv0rtlsing: 313-591-2300 claBsroom technology. ers. Officials attending community meetings plan to The district's last bond issue occurred in 1986 but Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 provide as many details as they can about how the Please see BOND, A2 JVMOH
A2J(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 LL iWestland's new ifire chief named
! Assistant fire Chief Mark Neal has been chosen by the West- land Civil Service Commission to succeed retiring fire chief IMichael fteddy. \ Neal, who is currently the (assistant chief of the firefighting division, has been with the NVestland Fire Department for [nearly 21 years. • J The commission chose jbetween Neal and another assis tant chief, Patrick Harder. Both had taken written tests and oral exams for the top post. I Reddy, 54, confirmed last Week .that he will retire Jan. 16 iafter a 21 1/2-year career with jthe Westland Fire Department. JReddy began his tenure as a [firefighter, taking over the city's top firefighting post three years ago. Bond from page Al ;education lawsuit. SIAIT PHOTOS BY BRYAN MITCHELL Santa's helper: One of the elves, Wendy Horton, ; But Baracy said the $14 mil New coat: Second-grader Danielle Woodward loved her new coat. Bonnie hands out gifts to the children as Santa looks on. lion isn't a windfall but, rather, Schramm, one of the coordinators of the event, said, "Somehow it always works will be paid over 10 or more out that the kids who need coats get them. It's the magic of the Christmas spirit." Shears. Moreover, he said, the state is simply returning money Stnat shouldn't have been the Jfocal district's responsibility, Credit union sends elves to school janyway. (.^Patricia Brand, Wayne-West- Elfin &0Trd assistant superintendent of The Jefferson Barns Elemen Business, has estimated that the tary School in the Wayne- magic: Westland school district got a $fetrict will end its budget year April Lev- visit from some elves Wednes ^ext June 30 with a $5.9 million erehz, and day. !q&l|mce. The staff of Wayne-Westland the other r-.^Biit local officials have said Federal Credit Union dressed elves, Jihe money wouldn't begin to pay up as elves and brought along make their {for the building repairs and Santa to read stories to the [classroom technology needs fac way children and bring them gifts through ing; Ihe district. donated by the credit union's the school ; Moreover, district spending members. jstilfV outpaces revenues, despite For the third year, the credit delivering fteCter-than-anticipated State union had mitten trees in its gifts. _fd, and the $5.9 million could lobbies. The mittens represent !be easily depleted, officials said. each of the nearly 350 children ', _5jstrict officials face two from the school. ^jsjpr tasks by Feb. 17. The credit union also takes *t.HJ-First, they must convince cases and activity books were Presenting presents: Elf Amy Sherman has her money donations from busi The credit union has offices fjfstrict voters that the $108 mil donated by the Toys R Us com hands full. nesses to do shopping for the pany. in Westland and Wayne. lion bond issue is needed. children. Also, books, pencil : • Secondly, they have to suc ceed in drawing voters to the spoils. Ca$h Ca$ino READER SERVICE LINES Italian eatery to expand New Year's Eve BY DARRELL CLEM •'We're hoping to get The building, located at 33550 STAFF WRITER started with the break Ford, will be expanded on the Observer Newsroom E-Mail __ Party! north and west sides, following Angelo Bros. Restaurant, a of spring.' B Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to 12 noon-4 a.m. . popular Italian eatery in West- Monday's unanimous council the editor or make genera! comments to any member of our news land, will expand to nearly dou vote in support of the proposal. staff through E-Mail via the Internet at the following address: Join us at: Angelo Tomei Jr. "We're hoping to get started ble its size in 1998 as owners -of Angelo Bros. Restaurant [email protected]. Masonic Temple Ballroom mark their 40th year in busi with the break of spring," Tomei 986 Ouelolette, Windsor ness. said Tuesday. "I would think the HomeWne: 313-953-2020 FREE Casino, Music, Dancing, Champagne"It' s doing well," Angelo Tomei project will take about three Jr. said of the family-owned Council members approved an months to complete, but I'm B Open houses and new developments in your area. _ Party Faivrs at Midnight! restaurant on Ford Road expansion of the Italian eatery guessing. We will be open the B Free real estate seminar information. Enjoy our Buffet for $9.99! between Wildwood and Venoy. that opened in 1958. entire time, except maybe for B Current mortgage rates. Angelo Bros, will begin The restaurant will be expand one or two weeks. Hopefully $1. $10 Blackjack expanding in spring amid family ed from its current 4,600 square everything will go well." Classified After Hours: 313-591 -0900 hopes of completing the project feet to 8,700 square feet, West- The site plan calls for mea & sures such as extending a wood B Place classified ads at your convenience. by late summer, Tomei said. land Planning Director Tod Kil- Hold'em Poker The restaurant is expected to roy said Monday. fence and adding landscape to remain open through nearly all The Tomei family plans to add shield the restaurant from its : Circulation Department: 313-591-0500 Call for reservations! of the expansion, except for a a banquet facility to accommo residential neighbors. 4 ' - ' fr~ ' ' '""'•' ' possible brief closing, he said. date requests for special events. Council members voted for the « B If you have a question about home delivery or if you did not 1-888-883-5874 expansion in the wake of earlier '*.''.' receive your paper, please call one of our customer service repre- His comments came Tuesday, "Right now we have to turn Voice box 2 ._,„, one day after Westland City away several parties weekly," supportive decisions from the ' sentatives during the following hours: Westland Planning Commission '.'.:_ Sunday: 8a.m- Noon Tomei said. The larger restaurant also will and the Westland Zoning _oard 'Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. - B_HH______B| of Appeals. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: feature a new lounge, a new r, KIRK OF OUR SAVIOR PRESBYTERIAN USA Send comments on this story 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. kitchen and a larger waiting ' : . Neil D. Coivling, Pastor area to accommodate customers, via the Internet to i <* [email protected] *;: *RMvv CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES he said. yl KFax Line: 313-953-2288 -Jv~ — — • , 6:30 P.M. 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Shopping trip: from page A1 From left in Teen front, second- mph zone. The teen-ager was graders Loren not wearing a seat belt. Coats, Rachel Anusavage's death marked the Wood, Lindsay second time this month - and the third time this year - that a Wilson and Westland youth died in a car (right, behind) crash. The two other students, Leah Tobin and both 14-year-old girls, attended Rebecca Allen Livonia Franklin High School. as they look for Anusavage was alone when items at the his car slammed sideways into a tree and broke into two pieces in Meijer store in a residential neighborhood, Kar- Westland rick said. The impact occurred recently. They on the driver's side and threw are helped by the teen from the car, Karrick Loren's mother, said. Lora Coats. "The car literally broke in half, Below, fourth- and he was ejected from the vehicle," Karrick said. "The car grader Jackie was in two big pieces." Culp looks at An investigation revealed that John Anusavage coats with Anusavage lost control on a Mary Beth Sea curve, crossing into the east- and Kori (Nathan) Burkeen; a man. bound lane and onto that curb stepmother, Sharon Phillips; before returning to the west and grandparents, Leo and STAFT PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY bound lane and skidding into the Eileen Anusavage. tree. Anusavage became the third "He missed the curve," Karrick Westland teen to die this year in Students adopt families said. one-car accidents in Westland. The teen-ager was pronounced Passenger Alycia Madgwick, a dead on arrival at Oakwood Hos econd- through fifth-grade students for gifts at Meijer in Westland and wrap freshman, died on the afternoon pital/Annapolis Center-Wayne. of Dec. 4, one day after she suf Sfrom Livonia's Cleveland Elementary ping presents for the holidays. Baracy said Anusavage School raised money in recent weeks to "The kids each raised their own fered injuries in the back seat of worked as a pizza delivery driv a car that plunged into a ditch buy Christmas gifts for five adopted fam money" for the project, said teacher er. ilies being helped through the Salvation Katherin? Rowe. Meijer also donated on Joy Road at Ingram, west of However, Karrick said the Merriman. Army. $1,000 toward the effort, which went to teen apparently wasn't deliver Eight Cleveland classroom teachers buy bulk items, she added. And Nicole Mugurian, also a ing pizza when the accident Franklin freshman, died March teamed up to coordinate the project, After purchasing the gifts, students occurred. which included raising money, shopping returned to school to wrap them. 10 when the driver of a car she Anusavage lived in the gener was riding in lost control and al neighborhood where the acci slammed into a tree on Ann dent occurred, Karrick said. Arbor Trail near Hines Drive. Services were scheduled for Mugurian's death resulted in I CITY OF GARDEN CITY completion of the hearing on the application of his or her action by Saturday at First Baptist driver Joseph John Gackiewicz, ': NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING personal service or certified mail. Church of Wayne, with the Rev. 17, of Westland, pleading guilty January 5,1998 Section 8. Approval of Permit. Howard Burkeen officiating. Dec. 1 to a vehicular manslaugh The City Clerk shall approve or conditionally approve the permit if he or Burial was to be in Cadillac ter charge. she makes all of the following findings: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Public Memorial Gardens West. The defendant is scheduled for Hearing on January 5, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the A. All the information contained in the application and supporting Survivors include his parents, sentencing Feb. 6 on a charge Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on the following data is true. B. The applicant has not, within one (1) year from the date of the Robert and Janet Anusavage; that carries a maximum penalty proposed ordinance: two sisters, Stacy Anusavage of 15 years in prison. PROPOSED ORDINANCE application, been convicted of any violation of this Chapter or crimes involving prediction of future events by the occult arts, ; ORDINANCE NO. larceny, perjury, bribery, extortion, fraud, or similar crimes •' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY involving moral turpitude; PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE C. The applicant has paid the required business license fee. Officials close investigation :•• CITY OF GARDEN CITY, BE AMENDED BY REPEALING SECTIONS 133.20, 133.21 AND 133.22 OF THE CODE OF Section 9. Term of Permit. : ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS TO The term of the permit shall be for no more than the term of the business of double fatal accident REGULATE FORTUNE-TELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES license. A renewal application shall be filed no later than thirty (30) days THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: prior to the expiration of the permit and shall be processed in the same Section 1. That sections 133.20, 133.21 and 133.22 of the Code of manner as an new application. BY TONY BRUSCATO skid marks, giving to speculation STAFF WRITER Ordinances for the City of Garden City are repealed so Section 10. Postingjof fees, the driver fell asleep at the ', that new sections shall be added to read as follows: A. Each person required to obtain a permit pursuant to Section 3 shall Washtenaw County Sheriffs wheel," said Haensler. Section 2. Purposes and Findings * post on his or her business premises a sign containing the following Killed were David Lee Wiatr, information: Department officials have closed A. The practice of fortune-telling, as defined in this Chapter, has e the books on a double-fatal acci 20, and Terry Lee North, 15, \ historically been subject to abuse by certain unscrupulous 1. The true name of the fortune-telling practitioner; both of Westland. The pair were •- ' practitioners using the practice to commit fraud and larceny upon 2. Each service provided by the fortune-telling practitioner; dent which claimed the lives of two Westland men Dec. 9. traveling eastbound on U.S. 12, \ clients. 3. The fees charged for each service provided by the fortune- just west of Saline, on their way ' B. It is the purpose of this Chapter to regulate the practice of fortune- telling practitioner; Sgt. Gary Haensler says that telling in such manner as to reduce the risk of fraud and larceny to 4 The statement, "By law, this business is prohibited from while he can't say exactly what home after a day-long deer hunt clients while allowing fortune-tellers to provide their services to charging or soliciting any fee, payment or remuneration happened, he believes the driver ing trip. clients with only minimal restrictions. beyond these established rates." of the 1988 Escort station wagon The car slid under the truck, \ C. The provisions of this Chapter requiring a permit, posting of fees, B. The sign required by this section shall be prominently posted in the fell asleep at the wheel and with the truck coming to rest on providing receipts and allowing client recordation of the interior of the business premises at a point near the entry and the Escort. ; consultation, will make it more difficult for an unscrupulous shall be conspicuously visible to every person seeking services of crossed the centerline, colliding head-on with a commercial "Even if the two men were fortune teller to commit fraud or larceny, and yet, as informational the fortune-teller. The sign lettering shall be of uniform size with wearing seat belts, it's unlikely regulations, will not affect the nature of the information conveyed each letter at least one-half) 1/2) inch in height. truck. by the fortune-teller nor the manner in which it is conveyed. These C. If the fortune telling service is provided at a location other than the "There were no pre-impact they could have survived a crash regulations require only minimal expense and effort on the part of fortune-tellers permanent place of business, the fortune-teller of this severity," said Haensler. the fortune-teller and will not, therefore, impose any undue burden shall provide the information required by this section on 8-1/2 by on their practices. "11 inch paper legibly printed or typewritten. The paper shall also D. Fortune-telling for entertainment purposes, as defined in this include the name and permanent address of the person providing CITY OF GARDEN CITY Chapter, does not create the same risk of fraud and larceny by an the fortune-telling services. A true, correct and complete copy of unscrupulous practitioner as would the practice with an individual such paper shall be given to each client prior to providing any NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING client because it is done with a group at a public place for the fortune-telling services. January 5,1998 • purpose of entertaining and not to deal with the private concerns of D. No person shall charge any fee, payment, remuneration, or item of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Public ', • an individual. value for fortune-telling services in excess of the fees set forth on Hearing on January 5, 1998, at 7:25 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the * E. For these and other reasons, the provisions of this Chapter are the sign or paper required by this section. Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on the following necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Section 11. Receipts. proposed ordinance: Community. Prior to the acceptance of any money or item of value from a client, other PROPOSED ORDINANCE than the acceptance of a gratuitous tip given voluntarily by the client, Section 3. Permit Required. ORDINANCE # No person shall conduct, engage in, carry on, participate in, or the fortune-teller shall issue a written receipt to the client, clearly showing: The City Council in accordance with the City Charter and the labor practice fortune-telling or cause the same to be done for pay negotiations between it and the Garden City Supervisory and Professional without having first obtained a permit therefor. A. Date; B. Name of client Personnel Association (GCSPPA) establishes the following pay grades, job Section 4. Definitions. titles and rate ranges for said employees beginning July 1,1997: A. "Fortune-telling" shall mean and include telling fortunes, C. Amount of money received or specific description of item of value * forecasting of future events or furnishing of any information not received; and THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: otherwise obtainable by the ordinary process of knowledge, by D. Purpose for which the money or item of value was received. SALARY ORDINANCE: GARDEN CITY SUPERVISORY AND | means of any occult or psychic power, faculty or force, including, PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION but not limited to clairvoyance, clair audience cartomancy, No person engaging in fortune-telling services shall prohibit a client from (GCSPPA) " phrenology, spirits, tea leaves or other such reading, mediumship, making an audio recording or taking written notes of the information Section 1: seership, prophecy, augury, astrology* palmistryg, necromancy, conveyed by the fortune-teller. PayJSrads Jj2b_Jitl£ mind-reading, telepathy, or other craft, art, cards, talisman, charm, Section 13. Customer* Under Eighteen Years of Aye. A. Building Inspector potion, magnetism, magnetized article or substance, crystal gazing, No person engaged in fortune-telling services shall render that service to B. Youth Assistance Coordinator or magic, of any kind or nature. any person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age unless the minor I. Personnel Assistant B. "For Pay" shall mean for a fee, reward, donation, loan or loan or is accompanied by a parent or guardian or unless the minor has the Executive Secretary II. Senior Adult Program Supervisor receipt of anything of value. written consent shall be retained by the person engaged in fortune- III. Personnel Director Sections. Permit Application. telling for a period of one year. IV. Community Center Supervisor Every natural person who, for pay, conducts, engages in, carries on, or Section 14. Exception-Entertainment. Assistant Community Development Director practices Fortune-telling shall file a separate verified application for a The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any person engaged permit with the City Clerk. The application shall contain: V. Automotive Operations Supervisor solely in the business of entertaining the public by demonstrations of A. The name, home and business address, horn* and business Buildings and Grounds Supervisor fortune-telling at public places and in the presence of and within the Building Official telephone number of the applicant. hearing of all other persons in attendance, and at which no questions are B. The record of conviction for violations of the law, excluding minor Deputy Treasurer , answered as part of such entertainment except in a manner to permit all Streets/Water/Sewer Supervisor traffic violations. persons present at such public place to hear such answers. C. The fingerprints of the applicant on a form provided by the Police Recreation Supervisor Section 15. Exception-Religious Practice. VI. Deputy DPS Director Department. The provisions of this Chapter shall not be applicable to any person VII. None D. The address, city and state, and the approximate dates where and conducting or participating in any religious ceremony or service when VIII. Director of Parks & Recreation when the applicant practiced a similar business, either alone or in such person holds a certificate or ordination as a minister, missionary, Director of Community Development conjunction with others. . v medium, healer, clairvoyant, or similar position (hereinafter collectively IX. City Clerk-Treasurer E. A non-refundable application fee in an amount set by resolution of referred to as minister) from any bona fide church or religious Director of Public Services the City Council from time to time, posted in the City Clerk's association having a creed or set of religious principles that is recognized X. None ..•..'••"•-'.'.Pfte*- by ail churches of like faith which provides for fortune-telling provided XI. Fire Chief Section 6. Inyje^ligaliojii that: Police Chief Upon the filing of the application, it shall be referred to the Police A. Except as provided In Subsection C hereof, the minister's fees, The salaries for the pay grades shall be as follows; Department for the City of Garden City for investigation, report and gratuities, emoluments, and profits shall be regularly accounted for recommendation. The investigation Bhall be conducted to verify the facts and paid solely to or for the benefit of the bona fide church or PAY GRADE RATE RANGE contained in the application and any supporting data. The investigation religious association, as defined in this Section. A. $19,875 - $26,295 shall be completed and a report and recommendation make in writing to B. The minister holding a certificate of ordination from such bona fide B. $25,090 $33,194 the City Clerk within fourteen (14) days after the filing of the church or religious association, as defined in this Section, shall file I. $29,743 - $39,350 application, unless the applicant requests or consents to an extension of with the City Clerk a certified copy of the minister's certificated or II. $31,528-$41,712 the time period. If the report recommends denial of the permit to the ordination and the minister's name, age, street, address, and HI. $33,420 $44,215 . applicant, the grounds for the recommended denial shall be set forth telephone number,in this city where the activity set forth in this IV. $35,425 - $46,868 'therein. \ • • • Section is to be conducted. V. $37,551 - $49,680 VI. $39,804 - $52,780 Section i, Hearing and Decision by City Clerk C. Such bona fide church or religious association, as defined in this VII. $42,192 -$55,820 . The City Clerk shall consider the application and the Police Department Section, may pay to its ministers a salary or compensation based VIII. $44,724 -$59,170 . report and recommendation at a hearing held not less than seven (7) nor upon a percentage basis, pursuant to an agreement between the IX. $47,407-$62,719 more than fourteen (14) days following receipt of the Police Department church or religious association and the minister which is embodied X $50,251 - $66,482 report described in Section 0. Notice of the time and place of the hearing in a resolution and transcribed in the minutes of such church or XI. $53,266 $70,471 and a copy of the Police Department report shall be given to the religious association. applicant personally or by certified mail by the City Clerk at least five (6) Except as herein modified, the said Code shall remain in full force and Sectioa.2j days, prior to the hearing. Any interested person shall be heard at the effect In addition to the above rate ranges established herein, fringe benefits * hearing. The City shall have the burden of proof to show the permit This amendatory Ordinance is declared to be effective upon publication agreed to at the bargaining table, and made part of the contract, nre '•'.. should bo denied. The decision of the City Clerk to approve, deny or as required by law. affirmed and established as if set out in full. conditionally approve the permit shall be in writing, and if adverse to the This amendatory ordinance is declared to be effective upon publication as applicant, shall contain findings of fact and a determination of the issues RONALD D. SHOWALTER required by law. •presented. Unless the applicant agrees in writing to an extension of time, City Clerk-Treasurer the City Clerk shall make his or her decision approving, denying, or RONALD D. SHOWALTER. City CIork-Trens Published Dretmtxr 31, 1997 conditionally approving the permit within tweniy-rour (24) hour* after PuMlih: Dtwnfetr 21,1947 \
The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBKR 21, 1997 'AS Madonna student commutes to class from Minnesota
Madonna University student There seem to be a lot of deaf dence hall director, has been hoping to test out of SLS 100. Teri Shingledecker kept a bag people who came in there. real good about my situation. "Ken said I could not, I was a containing a blow dryer and hair "Eventually, I began taking She lets me keep a big bag of little upset at the time and did spray at a residence hall on cam some sign language courses at a stuff at the residence hair such n't understand why. Reflecting pus. technical school in St. Paul." as a blow dryer and hair spray. back, I now understand. Before I But she doesn't live there. Shingledecker put her name The residence hall has com took that class 1 had a lot of mis- Shingledecker commuted to on a waiting list to get into a muter rooms already set up for perceptions." campus once a week. two-year program in St. Paul students who don't live on cam "I get upset at the public mis But not by car. but concluded that she did not pus during the semester." conceptions of deaf people, that Instead the reservation agent want to wait to start her degree. Shingledecker's situation is sign language is no different for Northwest Airlines flew from "I decided to look at other unique, but it is not unusual for than signing the English lan St. Paul to Detroit on Sundays schools that offered sign lan students to come from different guage and that deaf people each week during the fall guage programs. Important fac states to study sign language at should be able to understand semester, then returned home tors for me were the size of the Madonna University. and not need interpreters." every Tuesday after attending school, if it offered a four-year Students attend from Texas, Shingledecker will not be com classes at Madonna. degree and if Northwest was a Massachusetts and Virginia, muting during the winter term She flew here for one purpose hub," Shingledecker said. said Ken Rust, chair of the sign but will return to Madonna for — to take classes with hopes of "In some of the materials language studies program. the spring term and at the end of obtaining her four-year degree in Madonna University sent, there Madonna University has been that term, she is planning on re Sign Language Studies. Madon was a publication (Madonna A long commute: Ken Rust, chair of the Sign Language offering courses and programs of evaluating the commuting and na University remains the only Now) and it had an article about Studies program at Madonna University, talks with study in American Sign Lan determining if she will put in for four-year independent university a Northwest flight attendant student Teri Shingledecker. Shingledecker commuted guage, deaf culture, deafness a transfer at Northwest. to offer a bachelor of arts in sign who went through the sign lan from Hastings, Minn., to Madonna during the fall. and interpreting since 1975. Her short-term goal is to stay language studies in the United guage studies program at Shingledecker works about 30 with Northwest and serve as an States. Madonna and that kind of trig west I couldn't afford to fly every a.m. and attended classes from 1 hours a week and took 13 credit interpreter for d,eaf people who "Initially, I thought I would gered something in me." week. Northwest is definitely a to 10 p.m. That night, she stayed hours this past fall. are flying. Her long-term goal is move to Livonia, but this As a reservation agent for family-oriented company." in the residence hall on campus. Shingledecker learned some to work in education. But for arrangement has been working Northwest, she can travel unlim Each Monday of the 16-week On Tuesday, she went to one thing new every day in Rust's now her plan is to continue to out good so far," said Shin ited times on the airline and the* semester of the fall term, Shin class from 9 a.m. to noon and class which she found ironic. commute and pursue her degree. gledecker. "I first became inter only thing she is required to pay gledecker flew out on the 6 a.m. returned to the airport to fly Because she had some sign lan "My only regret I have is 1 ested in sign language when 1 are the taxes. flight from St. Paul to Detroit. back home to St. Paul. guage classes before coming to wish I would have done this a started working at a restaurant. "Without working at North- She arrived in Detroit at 8 :30 "Carol Rzemkowski, the resi Madonna University, she was whole lot sooner," she said. Area choral groups perform at Metro Airport heaven-scent gifts... Wayne County's Detroit Metro Chorale, the Silver Strings Dul Airport will be filled with more cimer Society, the County Con than just the usual sounds of the nection, and the Detroit-based "4 holiday hustle and bustle this Love" organization. just in the nick of time! week. Groups performing in the A variety of choral groups and Smith Terminal can be heard by musicians from local high the Christmas tree between schools, churches and communi Concourses A and B. The Davey ty organizations will be spread Terminal groups can be heard at ing their holiday cheer at the Northwest Airlines' baggage Detroit Metro through Dec. 24. claim entrance near Concourse A choral group from Livonia E. Passengers arriving and Churchill High School and a departing at the international band from the Wayne-Westland terminal will be entertained branch of the Salvation Army from the departure level on the will be among groups from Dear third floor. born. Detroit. Lincoln Park and Special appearances from Taylor caroling for the enjoy Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ment of passengers and airport made as they stroll through the visitors. decorated terminals delighting This 6th Annual Holiday children with candy canes and Music Program will treat airport coloring books. visitors with performances by Churchill will perform Christ the Eastern Michigan Universi mas Eve from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in ty Gospel Choir, the Seaway the Smith Terminal.
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Funeral Home, Westland with Mrs. Michalak, 86, of West- Friendship Center in Westland. Wiacek, Services were at St. Matthew ELAINE MARTHA WELCH the Rev. Charles Bishop officiat land died Dec. 9 at the Westland Mrs. Fradette, 89, died Dec. 3 director; Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mrs. Welch, 66, of Wayne died ing. Burial was in Cadillac Convalescent Center, Westland. in Ann Arbor. She had lived in David R. Ralph Fischer officiating. Pri Dec. 13 in Oakwood Hospital Memorial Gardens West, West- She was born in the mining Westland since 1943. Wiacek, vate internment took place at Beyer Center, Ypsilanti. land. town of Pittsburg, III. She gradu At the Friendship Center, court admin Parkview Cemetery, Livonia. Mrs. Welch was a nurse. ated from Eastern Illinois Uni which offers programs for senior istrator; Memorials may be made to St. Survivors include her son, versity and taught school in citizens of Westland, Mrs. Mrs. Fradette Alice Matthew Building Fund, 5885 Robert; brother, Carl Peters; two DAVID LEE WIATR Hillsboro, 111., for 10 years. She Fradette was the sewing class Mantey; Venoy, Westland. grandchildren. Mr. Wiatr, 20, of Westland was a practical nurse in the instructor and Alteration Lady Mike Sig- Arrangements were made by Services were at the Uht died Dec. 9 in an auto accident. Towner Residence in Ypsilanti for the community. She made worth; Nancy Guaetta; Joyce the Harris Funeral Home, Gar Funeral Home, Westland. Cre Survivors include his wife, for six years and substituted in the Valentine king and queen of Johnson; Helen Mull; Doris Sil- den City. mation rites were accorded. Stephanie; daughter, Emily the Mt. Morris School District. hearts robes. cox; Barbara Marc. Nicole; parents, David and Sue; She taught school in the ,Wayne She was named senior of the brother, Brian; grandparents, Westland Schools at Cady School month representing all of West- ARNOLD DALE JONES PHYLLIS CHRISTINE PAYNE FIELDING W. RISNER Irene Behling and Wilhemina for 20 years. She did graduate land's senior citizens at the Mr. Jones, 72, of Westland Mrs. Payne, 42, of Westland Mr. Risner, 87, of Wayne died Wiatr. work at Eastern Michigan Uni Mayor's Town Hall meeting. She died Dec.13 following a long ill died Dec. 10 at home. Dec. 10 in Oakwood Hospital Services were at the Uht versity and graduated in 1960, was also senior of the year and ness. Mrs. Payne was a homemaker. Annapolis Center. Funeral Home, Westland with working on her master's degree. her picture was placed in the Born in Morgantown, West Survivors include her sons, Mr. Risner was a retired the Rev. Lawrence E. Witto offi She won Teacher of the Year Friendship Center Hall of Fame. Virginia, Mr. Jones was educat David and Samuel; daughter, machine operator. ciating. Burial was in Cadillac Award as well as perfect atten She was the president of the ed in the Detroit schools. During Tiffany; mother, Rachael; sisters, Survivors include his wife, Memorial Gardens West, West- dance awards. Happy Hour Club for many the period of World War II, he Claudia Collins, Diane Szmutko, Mae; son, Duane Miracle; daugh land. Mrs. Michalak retired from years. She was on the senior served as a member of the Office Glenda Mason and Charlotte ter, Lynrt Compton; two sisters; teaching in 1974 and tutored Commission on Aging, appointed of Civilian Defense as a messen Haynes; brothers, Troit Blanks, two grandchildren and four and did volunteer work in the Wayne Westland Schools for sev by the Westland mayor. ger. Earl Blanks and Kenneth great-grandchildren. JEANINE MARIE ROE Mrs. Fradette was born in He became employed by Cadil Blanks. Services were at West Wayne Mrs. Roe, 33, of Westland died eral years. She received the 1908 in Minneapolis, Minn. She lac Motors building Army tanks. Services were Dec. 15 at the Freewill Baptist Church with Dec. 10. "Senior of the Year" award in was married in 1924. She had He retired in 1987. Uht Funeral Home, Westland Brother Joe Jones officiating. Born in Detroit, Mrs. Roe was 1993 from the Friendship Cen four children, 11 grandchildren Mr. Jones served as an assis with Brother Thomas Milligan Burial was in Parkview Ceme a homemaker. ter. and 14 great-grandchildren. tant scoutmaster of Troop 519 officiating. Burial was in Cadil tery, Livonia. Survivors include her fiance, Survivors include her sister, She worked at Hosanna Tabor and then as assistant explorer lac Memorial Gardens West, Arrangements were made by Jack Edward Keledjian of West- Nina Sowle; brothers, Charles, Lutheran Church in Redford in leader of post 519 working with Westland. the Uht Funeral Home, West- land; son, Jacob Roe; parents, Kenneth and Drexel Hudspeth. the kitchen lunch program, mak his two sons in the scouting pro land. Suzanne and Emil Thibeault; Services were held at the Ver- ing doughnuts, rolls, and pizza. gram. He was recognized for his brothers, Michael and Steven; meulen Funeral Homes, Inc. in She worked at the Red Cross efforts by being awarded the Boy ALFREDA H. SAQAN sister, Lynda. Westland with the Rev. Robert Blood Bank as a volunteer. She Millar and the Rev. Chris Scout Tonquish District Award Mrs. Sagan, 76, of Westland TERRY LEE NORTH II Services were at the Santeiu made costumes for the Park of Merit. died Dec. 17 in Oakwood Hospi Chapel of John N. Santeiu & Richards from the First Congre Pageant, for the Fourth of July Terry Lee, 15, of Westland gational Church of Wayne offici He was a member of. and tal, Annapolis Center. died Dec. 9 in an auto accident. Son, Inc., Funeral Directors, and other celebrations. served as an usher of the Boule Born in Franklin, New Jersey, Garden City. The Rev. John ating. Burial was in Washtenong She also provided a taxi ser Terry was a student. Memorial Park, Ann Arbor, urn; vard Congregational Church of Mrs. Sagan was a music teacher. Survivors include his parents, Lehner of St. Kevin Catholic vice for many senior citizens. Detroit and later became a mem Survivors include her daugh Church officiated. Cremation Mae Bray; Lottie Pruszynski; The plaque in her memory will Terry and Debra; brother, Chris & Roxanne Keller; Darlene ber of St. Matthew Lutheran ter, Roberta Olsen; mother, Christopher McCarthy; sisters, rites followed. read: "In memory of our alter Church of Westland. Edith Sikorski; one grandchild. A. Ryor; Barbara J. Sullivan; ation lady and friend, Berniece Stephanie and Jessica; grand Family & friends." Survivors include his wife, Arrangements were made by parents, William and Shirley CITY OF GARDEN CITY axles, vehicles having a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds or in excess of the vehicle gross weight determined by application of the formula in this Sing & Snore Ernie NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING subsection shall be subject to the maximum axle loads of subsections (1), (2), January 5,1998 and (3). As used i this subjection, "tandem axle weight" means the total weight PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the mayor and Council will hold a Public transmitted to the road by 2 or more consecutive axles, the centers of which raffle to aid foundation Hearing on January 5, 1998, at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the may be included between parallel transverse vertical planes spaced more than Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on the following 40 inches, but not more than 96 inches, apart, extending across the full width proposed ordinance. of the vehicle. \ To help the Westland Commu Cherry Hill, in Westland. PROPOSED ORDINANCE Section (70.35) A police officer or a duly authorized agent of the City of nity Foundation, several Fantas Other Fantastic Sam's selling Garden City having reason to believe that the weight of a vehicle and load is tic Sam's hair salons are selling tickets are located at 8014 ORDINANCE NO, unlawful may require,the driver to stop and submit to a weighing of the $1 raffle tickets for ^ Sing & Wayne Road and 2729 S. Wayne vehicle by either portable or stationary scales approved and sealed by the Snore Ernie. The drawing will Road, both in Westland; 29236 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70, TITLE VII OF THE CODE department of agriculture as a legal weighing device, and may require that the Ford Road, Garden City; 37577 OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY INVOLVING vehicle be driven to the nearest weighing station of the state transportation be held at noon Wednesday, WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. department for the purpose of allowing an officer or agent of the City of Christmas Eve, at Fantastic Five Mile Road, Livonia; and Garden City to determine whether the cons'eyance is loaded in conformity with Sams, 141 N. Wayne Road at 537 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth. THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: this chapter. t Section (70.36) When the officer or agent, upon weighing a vehicle and load, determines that the weight is unlawful, the officer or agent may require other THAT CHAPTER 70, TITLE VII OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES driver to stop the vehicle in a suitable place and remain standing until that CITY OF GARDEN CITY ENTITLED TRAFFIC CODE" BE AMENDED BY ADDING THE portion of the load is shifted or removed as necessary to reduce the gross axle FOLLOWING NEW SECTION (a) 70S7 through ,70.43: load weight of the vehicle to the limit permitted under this chapter. All REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING material unloaded as provided under this subsection shall be cared for by the DECEMBER 8,1997 Section (70.27) The maximum axle load shall not exceed the number of owner or operator of a vehicle at the risk of the owner or operator. A judge or Present were Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, Lynch, Wiacek, pounds designated in the following provisions which prescribe the distance magistrate imposing a civil fine and costs under this section which are not Kaledas, Briscoe, and Waynick. Absent none. between axles: paid in full immediately or for which a bond is not immediately posted in Also present were City Manager Bayless, City Clerk-Treasurer Showalter, (a) When the axle spacing is 9 feet or more between axles, the maximum axle double the amount of the civil fine and costs shall order the driver or owner to move the vehicle at the driver's own risk to a place of safekeeping within the City Attorney Cummings, Department of Public Services Director Barnes, load shall not exceed 18,000 pounds for vehicles equipped with high pressure and City Engineer Weeks of Wade-Trim and Project Engineer McCormack of pneumatic or balloon tires. jurisdiction of the judge or magistrate, inform the judge or magistrate in writing of the place of safekeeping, and keep the vehicle until the fine and HubbeJl, Roth and Clark. (b) When the axle spacing is less than 9 feet between 2 axles but more than costs are paid or sufficient bond is furnished or until the judge or magistrate is Moved by Dodge; supported by Kaledas: 12-97-480 RESOLVED: To approve 3 1/2 feet, the maximum axle load shall not exceed 13,000 pounds for high satisfied that the fine and costs will be paid. The officer or agent who has the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 1997, as pressure pneumatic or balloon tires determined, after weighing a vehicle and load, that the weight is unlawful, corrected. AYES: Unanimous " (c) When axles are spaced less than 3 1/2 feet apart, the maximum axle load may require the driver to proceed to a judge or magistrate within the City. If Moved by Briscoe; supported by Lynch: 12-97-481 RESOLVED: To approve shall not exceed 9,000 pounds per axle. the judge or magistrate is satisfied that the probable civil fine and costs will be the list of Accounts Payable. AYES: Unanimous (d) Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) shall be known as the normal loading paid by the owner or lessee, the judge or magistrate may allow the driver to maximum. proceed, after the load is made legal. If the judge or magistrate is not satisfied Moved by Lynch; supported by Dodge: 12-97-48'2a RESOLVED: To that the owner or lessee, after a notice and a right to be heard on the merits is reappoint Jane Ingrody to the Board of Canvassers with term to expire Section (70.28) When normal loading is in effect, the state transportation December 31, 2001. AYES: Unanimous department and local authorities with respect to highways under their given, will pay the amount of the probable civil fine and costs, the judge or jurisdiction may designate certain highways, or sections of those highways, magistrate may order the vehicle to be impounded until trial on the merits is Moved by Waynick; supported by Briscoe: 12-97-482b RESOLVED: To where bridges and road surfaces are adequate for heavier loading, which completed under conditions set forth in this section for the impounding of reappoint Joanne S. Dodge to the Employee Retirement System Board of designation may be revised as needed, on which the maximum tandem axle vehicles after the civil fine and costs have been imposed. Removal of the Trustees with term to expire November 11,2001. AYES: Unanimous assembly loading shall not exceed 16,000 pounds for any axle of the assembly, vehicle, and forwarding, care, or preservation of the load shall be under the Moved by Briscoe; supported by Waynick: 12-97-483 RESOLVED: To go into if there is no other axle within 9 feet of any axle of the assembly. control of and at the risk of the owner or driver. Vehicles impounded shall be closed session to discuss labor negotiations with six bargaining units. AYES: Section (70.29) Except as provided in subsection (8), on a legal combination of subject to a lien, subject to a prior valid bona fide lien of prior record, in the Councilmember Lynch, Kaledas, Briscoe, and Waynick. NAYS: Mayor vehicles, only 1 tandem axle assembly shall be permitted on the designated amount of the civil fine and costs and if the civil fine and costs are not paid Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, and Wiacek. Motion failed due to lack of highways at Uie gross permissible weight of 16,000 pounds per axle, if there is within 90 days after the seizure, the judge or magistrate shall certify the five (5) votes. unpaid judgment to the prosecuting attorney of the county in- which the no other axleTvithin 9 feet of any axle of the assembly, and if no other tandem Moved to Dodge; supported by Wiacek: 12-97-484 RESOLVED: To cancel axle assembly in the combination of vehicles exceeds a gross weight of 13,000 violation occurred, who shall proceed to enforce the lien by foreclosure sale in accordance with procedure authorized in the case of chattel mortgage Purchase Order #13598 to Linton Food Service due to failure to perform and pounds per axle. When the maximum gross weight of a combination of vehicles foreclosures. When the duly authorized agent of the City of Garden City is that the City issue a new P.O. in the amount of $2,200 to the next lowest with load does not exceed 73,280 pounds, 2 tandem axle assemblies shall be performing duties under this chapter, the agent shall have all the powers bidder, Scotty's Foods, as recommended by the City manager. AYES: permitted on the designated highway at a gross permissible weight of 16,000 conferred upon peace officers by the general laws of this state. Unanimous pounds per axle, if there is no other axle within 9 feet of any axle of the Section (70.37) An owner of a vehicle or a lessee of the vehicle of an owner- Moved by Dodge; supported by Lynch: 12-97-485 RESOLVED: To authorize assembly. operator, or other person, who causes or allows a vehicle to be loaded and Wade-Trim to commence the design phase of the Pardo Street & Water Section (70.30) The nornal size of tires shall be the rated size as published driven or moved on a highway, when the weight of that vehicle violates section System improvement Project with the cost not to exceed $46,000 without by the manufactures, and the maximum wheel load permissible for any wheel 1 is responsible for a civil infraction and shall pay a civil fine in an amount further Council Authorization. AYES: Unanimous shall not exceed 700 pounds per inch of width of tirei equal to 3 cents per pound for each pound of excess load over 1,000 pounds To suspend the rules to permit discussion without a motion on the floor. when the excess is 2,000 pounds or less; 6 cents per pound of excess load when Section (70.31) During the months of March, April, and May in each year, the After discussions the Council resumed normal rules of order and the the excess is over 2,000 pounds but not over 3,000 pounds; 9 cents per pound maximum axle load allowable on concrete pavements, or pavements with a following motion was offered. concrete base, shall be reduced by 25% from the maximum axle load as for each pound of excess load when the excess is over 3,,000 pounds but not specified in this chapter, and the maximum axle loads allowable on all other over 4,000 pounds; 12 cents per pound for each pound of excess load when the Moved by Waynick; supported by Lynch: 12-97-486 RESOLVED: To types of road during these months shall be reduced by 35% from the maximum excess is over 4,000 pounds hut not over 5,000 pounds; 15 cents per pound for authorize the DDA to commence the Downtown Streetscape and Water axle loads as specified. The maximum wheel load shall on exceed 525 pounds each pound of excess load when the excess is over 5,000 pounds but not over System Improvement Project. per inch of tire width on concrete and concrete base or 450 pounds per inch of 10,000 pounds; and 20 cents per pound for each pound of excess load when the Moved by Dodge; supported by Wiacek: 12-97-487 RESOLVED: To table tire width on all other roads during the period the seasonal road restrictions excess is over 10,000 pounds. However, the court shall have discretionary motion #12-97-486 until the December 22, 1997 workshop AYES: Mayor are in effect. power as to the amount of civil fine within the schedule provided by this Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, and Wiacek. NAYS: Councilmembers Section (70.32) The City of Garden City may suspend the restrictions subsection and may impose the civil fine provided in section (16) for a civil Lynch, Kaledas, Briscoe, and Waynick. Motion failed. imposed by this Bection when and where, in ita discretion, conditions of the infraction where, at the time of the violation, either the motor vehicle, motor 12-97-486 AYES: Councilmembers Lynch, Wiacek, Kaledas, Briscoe, and highways or the public health, safety, and welfare so warrant, and may impose vehicle and semitrailer, or trailer did not exceed the total weight which would Waynick. NAYS: Mayor Barker and Councilmember Dodge. Motion passed. the restricted loading requirements of this section on designated highways at be lawful for each unit by a proper distribution of the load upon the various axles supporting each unit, Moved by Kaledas; supported by Lynch: 12-97-488 RESOLVED: To approve any other time that the conditions of the highway may require. a blanket P.O. in the amount of $3,500 for Oil & Lubricants; 30W Motor Oil. Section (70.33) For the purpose of enforcement of this act, the gross vehicle Section (70.38) A driver or owner of a vehicle, truck or truck tractor, truck or GreaseyChassis Lube, Gear Lube and Automatic Transmission Fluid, to weight of a single vehicle and load or a combination of vehicles and loads, shall truck tractor with other vehicles in combination, or special mobile equipment Cadillac Oil Co., the lowest responsible bidder, as recommended by the City be determined by weighing individual axles or groups of axles, and the total who knowingly fails to stop at or who knowingly bypasses any scales or manager. AYES: Unanimous weight on all the axles shall be the gross vehicle weight, in addition, the gross weighing station is guilty of a misdemeanor. axle weight shall be determined by weighing individual axles or by weighing a Moved by Briscoe; supported by Wiacek: 12-97-489 RESOLVED: To approve a blanket P.O. in the amount of $3,500 for Oil & Lubricants (bulk), 10W30 group of axles and dividing the gross weight of the group of axles by the Section (70.39) An agent or authorized representative of the City of Garden City shall not stop a truck or vehicle in movement upon a road or highway Motor Oil, 15W40 Motor Oil, Hydraulic Oil (bulk). Automatic Transmission number of axles In the group. Pursuant to subsection (8)« the overall gross within the City for any purpose, unless the agent or authorized representative Fluid (Dextron III), Anti-Freeze and Windshield Washer Solvent, to Eastern weight on a group of 2 Or more axles shall be determined by weighing is driving a duly marked vehicle, clearly showing and denoting the branch of Oil Co., the lowest responsible bidder, as recommended by the City Individual axles or several axles, and the total weight of all the axles in the government represented. Manager. AYES: Unanimous group shall be the overall gross weight of the group. Section (70.40) A driver or owner of a vehicle who knowingly fails to stop Moved by Dodge; supported by Kaledas 12-97-490 RESOLVED: To approve Section (70.34) The loading maximum in this subsection shall apply to when requested or ordered to do so by a police officer, or a duly authorized Partial Pay Estimate #17 on the Midtown East Paving and Drainage Project interstate highways, and the City of Garden City may designate a highway, or agent of the City of Garden City authorized to require the driver to stop and to Sunset Excavating, in the amount of $29,928.34, for work items including a section of a highway, for the operation of vehicles having a gross vehicle submit to a weighing of the vehicle and load by means of a portable scale, is timber walls, concrete andsod work, as recommended by the City Manager weight of not more than 80,000 pounds which are subject to the following load guilty of a misdemeanor. AYES: Mayor Barker, Councilmember Dodge, Lynch, Wiacek, Kaledas, and maximums: Section (70.41) If a person is determined to be responsible or Waynick. NAYS: Councilmember Briscoe. Motion passed (a) Twenty thousand pounds on any 1 axle, including all enforcement responsible'with explanation: for a civil infraction under this ordinance while Moved by Dodge; supported by Wiacek: 12-97-491 RESOLVED: To go into tolerances. driving a commercial vehicle, he or she may be ordered to pay costs as provided closed session to discuss negotiations with six (6) bargaining units. AYES: (b) A tandem axle weight of 34,000 pounds including all enforcement in section (17) and a civil fine of not more than $250.00. Unanimous tolerances'.. Section (70.42) If a civil fine is ordered to be paid the judge, or district court Moved by Dodge; supported by Wiacek: 12-97-491 RESOLVED: To go into (c) An overall gross weight on a group of 2 or more consecutive axles magistrate shall summarily tax and determine costs of the action, which shall closed session to discuss negotiations with six (6) bargaining units. AYES: equaling: not be limited to the costs taxable in ordinary civil actions, and may include all Unanimous W*500 (LN.12N + 36) expenses, direct and indirect, to which the plaintiff has beon put in connection with the civil infraction, up to the entry of judgment. Except as otherwise Moved by Dodge; supported by Lynch: 12-97-492 RESOLVED: To ratify the (N-l ) tentative agreement with the Garden City Supervisory and Professional Whcro W = overall gross weight on a group of 2 6r more consecutive axles to provided by law, costs shall be payable to the general fund of the plaintiff. Personnel Association (GCSPPA) dated November 12, 1997. AYES: Mayor the nearest 600 pounds, L * distance In feet between the extreme of a group of Except at herein modified, the said Code shall remain in full force and effect. Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, Lynch, Wiacek. Kaledas, and Waynick 2 or more consecutive axles, and N * number of axles in the group under This amendatory Ordinance is declared to be effective upon publication as NAYS: Councilmember Briscoe. Motion passed. consideration; except that 2 consecutive sets of tandem axle may carry a gross required by law. The meeting was then adjourned. load of 34,000 pounds each if the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles are not less than 30 feet apart. The gross vehicle weight shall not RONALD D. SHOWALTKR RONALD D. SHOWALTER City Clerk-Treasurer City Ctcrk-Trcaaurcr exceed 80,000 pounds, including all enforcement tolerances. 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"I think a different kinds of dog treats, stocking for pets is almost stan founded by Miles Handy of Red! dard anymore. It's very similar ford Township. to marketing for children's In the spirit of Thanksgiving,; gifts." dogs who get their picture taken; The situation is similar at will get a 6-ounce turkey roll, a. Superpets in Westland. bag of porky puff, a dessert! "It gets absolutely crazy dur treat, and a cow's hoof to clean, ing the holidays," said Sasha their teeth. . ; Swanger, customer service man Julie Girard, marketing coor Looklng good: Feline Fantasy Brush aims to spruce up Gone to the dogs: This holiday Santa Claus toy that dinator for Oink Oink, says the^; ager. "It's amazing to see how your cats while they play. squeaks is available at Pet Supplies Plus in Livonia. much money people spqnd on seven-year-old business is grow-! ing, but the Christmas season is their pets during this time of ing candy-cane-striped rawhide Smith, a dog-oriented mail order "Over the past two or three said Berger. "Many owners will year." even busier. bones, stockings full, of pet good gift and supply company. "Many years, especially with our holi buy the little Santa hats and "Business is booming, and Pet store operators say most of ies, Santa squeaky toys, and for dogs used to live outside, but day insert, sales at this time of beard costumes, reindeer antlers the gifts go to dogs and cats, we've certainly picked up this cats, toys with catnip. now most have become part of year boom," said Krehmeyer. or angel halos for their dogs to time of year," said Girard. "Peo-; with some others given to birds "Many people think about the family. They're treating "Many people buy out of love, wear during the season." in the form of cages and treats. pie like to pamper their pets and their pets first," said Greed. them more like people." and don't even consider price a make them a part of the holiday "Business is great this time of "They're attached to their pets The company, based in factor." Smile for the camera year," added Gene Greed, direc season." because they are part of the fam- Rhinelander, Wis., has a holiday During the holidays, the scale At least two pet store chains Oink Oink makes holiday! tor of sales and advertising for ily." gift section for pets in its seems to tip in favor of the dogs. have plans for Santa Claus to Pet Supplies Plus from his world stockings and a Hickory Farms- brochure, and Krehmeyer says "Cat buyers usually spend less take pictures with your pet. like box with various treats, headquarters office in Livonia, Also catalogs dog owners tend to buy what the on their companions," said PetsMart is taking pictures of where he oversees stores in Livo which are big sellers this time of Not only are local pet busi owners like. Krehmeyer. "Cats are more pets with Santa Claus at the year. nia, Canton, Redford and Farm- nesses thriving because of the "Many people tend to buy fla independent and generally have Northville store, with the^pro- ington Hills. "There are a lot of The bottom line ... pets, espe holiday season, so are mail order vored treats and toys they would little interaction, as compared to ceeds going to the PetsMart cially dogs, are big business dur last-minute gifts for pets, just catalog companies which CQter to like," said Krehmeyer. "If we a dbg. Did you ever see a cat beg Foundation which funds various like for adults and kids, and peo ing the holidays. pet owners and their dogs. show a picture of bacon with the for treats?" charities. "Industry-wide, the holiday ple buy extra treats and toys for "Pets have become more a part bacon-flavored treats, and the Karen Berger, owner of Pet Pet Supplies Plus is teaming the holidays." season brings in millions of of the household," said Linda owner likes bacon, many times Pourri in Farmington Hills, says up with the Michigan Animal extra dollars for the retail pet Many of the stores have entire Krehmeyer, marketing media they'll assume the dog will like the holidays bring out the best Adoption Network at several of aisles with holiday gifts, includ- industry," said Greed. "It's also manager for Doctors Foster arid it, too." t in pet owners. its locations, taking photos.for a the most fun time of year for us, "I'm amazed at what pet own $5 donation. as we see happy pets and pet ers will buy during Christmas, "We generally have a huge line owners." and how much money they'll when Santa comes in for pic spend on stockings and treats," tures," said Cindy Schnoor, man ager of the Pet Supplies Plus in MEYER JEWELERS stW Court Ordered Chapter \\ BANKRUPTCYCos e No. 97-S400I-RRG STAFF PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY Gift Ideas: Stockings for your dog (left) and catnip } Jpygforiyour feline friends • fdr^)dvaiiable at Pet Sup Wffl plies Plus stores. and Consolidation Sale The only evidence of previous FORCED TO CLOSE 5 LOCATIONS -, ownership is a dent in the price. & CONSOLIDATE TO REMAINING STORES MUSTRAISECASH EMPTYING THE VAULTS! 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Editor 313 953 2105 on the web: http://observercccentric.com Sunday, December 21. 1997 FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD • *»* • «• RICK HALBERG Holiday treat: Champagne Piper- , PIPERrHEIDSIECK'S A Heidsieck decked out for the holi days in new red hot packaging. * Simmering soup ' RED-HOT LOOK warms and soothes # CHAMPAQNE'PlCKS * • ^.- HAS- ' ' In addition to the champagnes and sparkling wines sin hat is it about soup that we gled out in the wine column, we also highly recom have always loved? Is it the mend: * - W slow process of creating soup 6 1* that gives it its magic? The warmth • French champagnes * with which a pot of simmering soup Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut $36; 1989 fills a home? I think it's these things HOLIDAY Bollinger Grande Annee $70; 1988 Bollinger Rose $84 and a whole lot more. Soup is the food Champagne Louis Roederer: Brut Premier $43 ^ we want when we are not feeling well, • Sparkling wines from California it is the food we reach for after com S. Anderson: Napa Valley Brut $25 and^lanc de Noirs ing in from the cold, what we make $23 when we want to use up veggies that APPEAL" Iron Horse: 1994 Wedding Cuv6e $28.50; 1992 Brut aren't quite fresh anymore. It is the <» $26.50; 1992 Brut Ros6 $28.50; 1992 Vrais Amis quintessential "one pot meal." $28.50 BY ELEANOR & RAY HEALD J Wine Company: 1993 J Sparkling Wine $25 Chicken soup SPECIAL WRITERS Roederer Estate: Anderson Valley Brut $18 In my home, chicken soup has always had a magical medicinal qual ity. You may have heard the term "Jewish Penicillin." There have actu ally been scientific (I think) studies on the healing qualities of chicken soup. Although I'm not sure what the results were, it has always worked for porting a stunning new red pagne Charlie." And this is unusual, since the us. label, Champagne Piper- Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve $.43 typically Soup is something that even the Heidsieck makes a dramatic holiday includes a high percentage of reserve wines in least proficient cook can have some presentation. Pouring this cham the blend. This distinction also makes it a more success with. My wife, Karen, who is pagne through the holidays will get expensive bubbly. ' . r not particularly Well known for her ^wr'> you attention not only for the Compared to other champagne 'houses, cooking, does best with food when she ^li^'v unique, contemporary look of Charles Heidsieck is small and concentrates on puts it all into one pot and adds some the bottle, but for the quality quality. Uncompromisingly, it holds back stocks liquid. It can be as simple as that, or of the wine.. equivalent to no less than four years' sales. This as complex as clarifying a difficult If you've purchased ensures a high degree of dissolved carbon dioxide consomme. Soup can be made from champagne as a holiday in the wine, evidenced by the small bubbles that just a couple of simple ingredients for gift before, then searched ever-so*delicately rise in the glass and break a carrot soup or a long list of things to around for an attractive with great finesse in your mouth. make a wonderful Minestrone. bag, you'll appreciate that To show champagne off, serve it well-chilled in Soup can be found in all cuisine, in. with a bottle of Piper-Heid- tall, slender glasses that are either flute or tulip all parts of the world. They can be sieck you get the bag free! shaped. clear, pureed, chunky, vegetarian, Offered in red, green and grey, it comes with an Several premium spirits have impressed us cheesy, with beans, pdsta, rice, thick, elegant gold cord. It's insulated, to keep a chilled lately. Their enjoyment during the holiday sea thin, healthy, or loaded with fat. bottle cold for up to three hours. son will only enhance a festive atmosphere. ..*,Wo%» afld they can all be great. For more than two centuries, .connoisseurs • Johnnie Walker Gold Label $67.50, pro Soup can be a light appetizer or a have fegarded Piper-Heidsieck as. one of the duced in limited quantities, is a skillful blend of hearty one pot meal. You can prepare great champagnes. Its presence in our market 15 renowned whiskies, such as Clynelish,'Royal soups ahead and freeze them, or put has been downplayed, but if its quality, red hot Lochnagar, Cardhu and Talisker, each matured them up in jars. You can make really packaging and great pricing you're looking for, no less than 18 years. Rich yet refined with a elegant soups finished at the last then Piper-Heidsieck fills the bill. Over the smooth as silk finish, it is a truly inspired blend. minute for a truly fine dinner. They years, Piper-Heidsieck has maintained respect • The Glenrothes $57, is one of the finest can be the most economical of meals for centuries-old champagne traditions while Speyside single malt Scotch whiskies we have or made with a bevy of fancy, expen tuning into the times with a sense of fashion and tasked. The Glenrothes, 1982 vintage, was select sive ingredients put together to style. ed by the distillers of the world-famous Cutty- impress your guests. Both the Piper-Heidsieck Brut $32 and Extra Sark Scots whisky to be offered in a strictly lim •We are serving a particularly ele Dry $32 sport the red hot look. Because of the ited quantity. It is a whisky connoisseurs single gant and seasonal soup now at my exuberance of both, they can be billed as extro malt with elegant roasted grain aromas and deli restaurant Emily's, it is a silky puree vert champagnes. Fresh and fruity upfront, the cate peat notes that only improve when sipped of butternut squash that-we serve Brut finishes wjth crispness, elegance, toasty by a warming fire! with a rich yet light porcini mush notes and the hallmark of a great champagne, • If you enjoy cigars, Hine Cigar Reserve room and juniper infused flan with a creaminess. If you prefer more fruit characters Cognac $99 creates a unique taste partnership few drop's of cranberry coulis for from start to finish, then choose the Extra Dry. with a fine hand-rolled cigar. Aged an average of added zing and color. Piper-Heidsieck Brut Ros6 $32 has an undeni 15-20 years, the various cognacs in the Cigar Now soup is finding new fame as ably attractive salmon-pink color that is most Reserve blend come from the finest Cognac dis shops on the East and West coasts compelling with food. If you're serving turkey for tricts. Rich woody, hazelnujt and spicy elements open to specialize in just soups. The a holiday dinner, make- a cornbread stuffing and are both $18. of the full-bodied cognac pair favorably with sitcom "Seinfeld" is widely given cred include dried cranberries as an ingredient. The We didn't get stuck on the Heidsieck name, tobacco leaf. it for this food phenomenon because match with the Ros6 champagne will get rave but in trying to give you different options this *of a mention of a zany soup shop reviews. holiday, we rediscovered both Piper Heidsieck Look for Focus on Wine on the first and third owner in one of its episodes. Piper's California sparkling wine program and Champagne Charles Heidsieck. It, too, is an Sunday of the month in Taste. To leave a voice "Newsweek" magazine is calling Piper-Sonoma has two wines, lower in price, yet established champagrte house, dating to the mail message for the Healds, dial (313) 953-2047 soup "hotter than coffee." I think we very flavorful values. A Brut and a Blanc de Noir 1850s. There's a marked youthfulness in "Cham- on a touch-tone phone, mailbox 1864. have been waiting for a place to sit with friends, or alone and enjoy some thing warm and more fulfilling than coffee. I think it takes us back to our childhood when we were fed warm, soft food by a loving parent, Soup is more than food, it's nurturing and can be either healthy or give the illusion Chef wants to put a little spice in your life of health. They say bread is the staff of life, I think that bread was invent ed just to "sop" up soup. Food is easy for Chef Zachary colorful label with help from Smith. SPECIALTY Smith, and he wants to make it easi FOODS "Ziggy" is Smith's nickname, and his spice is a Resolutions er for you. blend of 28 different peppers, spices and herbs that's Some early New Year's Resolutions. "I've been cooking all my life," said best used in gumbo's jambalyas, sauces and soups. I will- Smith who has created six gourmet Soft Herbs - a blend of chives, dill, parsley, tar Continue to support as many small, spice blends - Mediterranean Magic, ragon, chervil and cilantrd enhances the flavor of independent businesses as possible, Soft Herbs, Blackening Spice, many dishes including chicken, fish, sauces, and for if I don't all too soon all we will Chelsea Spice, Zigg/s Gumbo and omelets. have left will be mega-bookstores, Shana Spice, which he says will turn Try Mediterranean Magic - oregano, basil, rose super-sized restaurants and drug "ordinary fodds into extraordinary, mary, thyme, marjoram, anise and parsley with veg stores that sell everything except and boring into brilliant with just a etables, soups, steaks and classic Marinara sauce. shake." Blackening Spice - Cayenne Pepper, white and what I'd expect. KttLY Try to instill the spirit of Slow Food WYQONIK "These spice blends are like the dif black pepper, kosher salt, thyme, rosemary, marjo to as many people as I can. Aren't we ference between a Cadillac and a ram, chili powder, paprika and sage, was the blend in too much of a hurry anyway? Neon," he said. "Spices can help peo that started Chef Zachary's Gourmet Blended Spice ple change, unhealthy habits. It's a lighter way of Line. Search out as many local food cooking." sources as I can for my restaurant, One day they ran out of blackening spice at One23 and encourage these people to use Smith is an artist who uses spices to color his food in Grosse Pointe Farms where he was the executive self-sustaining means of agriculture. presentations, and his goal is to help you do the chef, so Smith went home did some research, and After all we have only one Mother same. Each spice blend reminds him of special people made up his own version. Blackening Spice was a key Earth. in his life. ingredient in an appetizer he created "Blackened Attempt to give some real quality Chelsea Spice, a blend of paprika, garlic, onion, Trio" - shrimp, chicken and beef seasoned with black time to one or two causes that really chili pepper, fennel, white and black pepper is named ening spice, sauteed in butter and served with a salad need the help. after his daughter. "She's the most precious thing in of melon, rice and fresh mint. It was a best-seller, and May you and yours have a safe and my world," said Smith. "She would come into the before long, customers and friends were asking him happy new yearl kitchen while I was blending spices and wanted to to mix up some blackening spice for them to use at help." home. See recipe inside Chelsea Spice is a "colorful spice, decorative as well In 1995, after hearing over and over that he should as flavorful and makes pale dishes more attractive." bottle his spices to make a few pennies, Smith decid LOOKING AHEAP The Shana Spice is like little girls - "sugar and ed to go into the gourmet spice business. STATf MIOTO *Y JIM «f XGOrtUD spice and everything nice." This dessert spice blend "I grew up using seasoning spices and things like Spicy: Chef Zachary Smith is helping peo What to watch for in Taste next week: was named in honor of Chelsea's friend, Shana, who Lnwrey's," said Smith. The idea of making a product is the daughter of Robin, "a guy I've known since high ple put a little more spice in their lives • Get Fit for the New Millennium school," said Smith. Chelsea and Shana designed the Please sec SPICE, B2 with his flavorful blends. B2< The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 6 from page Bl Chef Zachary shares recipes ^ ^ knocking on doors, trying to con ^^ •"• nonnlpeoplpe rnnlcoulHd ilfifusei ia t home was exciting. My career helped open vince merchants to carry his • See related story on Taste 1 small yellow squash large in olive oil, add herbs, squash, egg garine a lot of doors. I can talk and do gourmet spices. He just added front. Recipes from Chef Zachary dice plant. Add tomatoes and tomato 1 tablespoon white wine or what I say I can do. Merchant of Kroger to the long list of special .Smith. 1 medium eggplant large dice paste, toss well. water Vino gave me a shot, and let me ty stores, and grocery stores 2 ounces tomato paste Juice of half a lemon demonstrate my product in their including Shopping Center Mar VEGETABLE CASSEROLE stores." kets and Farmer Jack, that 2 ripe tomatoes peeled and Put in casserole dish, top with Soft Herbs (spice blend) or ounces mushrooms, quar For the past 20 years Smith carry his gourmet spices. 8 seeded large dice blended cheeses and bread your own blend of favorite has served as executive chef at "You can't give up," he said. tered 2 tablespoons olive oil crumbs. Bake at 425°F until gold herbs such as parsley and many outstanding restaurants "Like when I was trying to medium Spanish onion, 8 ounces grated Mozzarella en brown. Serve with garlic bread dill large dice including Benbow Inn in north become an international chef. 1 cheese and/or noodles. '* Sprinkle fish with soft herbs. ern California, Harrah's at Lake studied 10 years to become a cloves garlic sliced thin 4 ounces grated Parmesan Place in pan. Add water or wine, chef *md didn't call myself a chef healthy tablespoon Mediter Tahoe, and the Hyatt Regency in cheese LEMON SOLE squeeze lemon juice over fish. San Francisco. until they called me a chef." ranean Magic (spice 4 ounces plain bread crumbs 2 portions of sole or any Chip butter or margarine over His ultimate goal is to help When things weren't going his blend) or Italian season white fish fish. Bake in oven at 425°F until way, Smith said he realized Cut all vegetables the same size. people change the way they eat. ings done. Pour juices overfish. there,;was something he needed Saute onions, mushrooms, garlic 1 tablespoon butter or mar "We're behind times," he said. small zucchini large dice "We need quicker cooking tech to learn to open the door. "I've niques with a healthier focus." adopted the philosophy that you He'd like his gourmet spice (&n always improve," he said. Hearty soup warms, comforts on chilly days blends to become a household name, and make a cooking video If you can't find Chef Zachary to share his knowledge with oth Smith's spices, which range from See related For the Love of Taste. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley until softened. Add the tomatoes, ers. UI would also like to open a $4.50 to $4.99 at your market, Food column on Taste front. 2 ounces olive oil chicken stock and diced potatoes, restaurant," said Smith. "I'm call (313) 730-4287. Each spice Rick Halberg chef/owner of RIB0LLITA 11/2 cups chopped canned bring to a boil and cook at simmer waiting for the right opportuni has a colorful label, the flavorful Emily's Restaurant in Northville 2 1/2 cups diced savoy cab tomatoes until potatoes are tender. ty." contents are sure to bring out lives in Farmington Hills with bage 11/2 quarts chicken stock In the meantime, he's busy the culinary' artist in you. his family. 2 cups diced red onion • 2 cups diced potatoes Add the tomato paste, basil He has established a reputa 3/4 cup diced carrot 2 tablespoons tomato paste green beans, spinach and parsley. tion as one of Michigan's out 11/2 cups diced green standing chefs. Rick is an exten 3/4 cup cooked Cannellini Pass the cooked potatoes and beans Add a citrusy twist to meals sive traveler, and is known for beans cooked Cannellini beans through a his fine French inspired Mediter 2 large stalks celery with 3/4 cup diced, cooked pota medium plate of a food mill into ranean and Italian cuisine. leaves, diced toes the soup and stir until blended. (NAPS) - Consider sweetening citrus peel striper, remove citrus 2 1/2 cups cleaned, shred 1 cup grated Parmesan Cook until green beans are ten your holiday table by adding a peel in long continuous strips, Look for his column on the ded spinach cheese der, add the grated cheese, season little twist to your meals. starting at stem end and peeling 1 tablespoon chopped garlic around fruit in close concentric cir third Sunday of the month in Heat the olive oil in a suitable with salt and fresh cracked pep "Orange" you interested in 11/2 citps shredded basil soup pot, and sweat the onions, per. Serve with grilled bread and a experimenting with new recipes cles (peel may break occasionally i. leaves garlic, carrots, celery and cabbage drizzling of extra virgin olive oil. for your family and guests? Try Save the peeled fruit for other wrapping candied citrus orange uses. peels around cinnamon sticks Add strips of peel to 3 cups boil and use them as stirrers in cups ing water in medium saucepan of hot tea or mugs of warm, and gently boil for 10 minutes. Christmas *£ A delicious twist on the traditional spiced cider. Drain and gently pat dry. In same Countdown! * The thicker skins on navel saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, oranges which make them easy 1/2 cup water and corn syrup; \ft1l help you select the perfect gifts & to peel also make them ideal for wrap them up for everyone on your list (NAPS) - One of the most deli Bread Pudding made with one of 6 or 7 teaspoons of sugar bring to boil, stirring to dissolve candying. Navels are at their Electric Trains • Science Experiments • cious ways to celebrate the sea the premium cognacs. 3/4 cup raisins sugar. Add drained peel strips and peak of flavor in the winter Dolls & Carriages • Plus Creative Gift Ideas son with family and friends can 1/4 cup cognac gently simmer for 15 minutes. for Learning Fun & Imaginative Play months, and while they are the involve creating interesting CHRISTMAS BREAD PUDDING 2 teaspoons butter Drain strips and reserve syrup.* 7 Mr-y. M^ MMH9JM The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 B3 Streamline your menu, focus on dessert Entertaining is a traditional on rounds of toast. A bit of 1 cup sugar part of the holidays. As such, it smoked trout can be mixed with 2 egg yolks should bring joy and not stress low-fat sour cream and minced 1 cup evaporated skim milk to this special time of year. If chives and served inside cherry 1/4 cup strong coffee you plan to play host to friends tomatoes to make a delicious, 1 cup fromage frais or fat-free and family this holiday season, eye-catching meal opener. For cream cheese you'll be glad to know there are convenience's sake, the trout 1 teaspoon vanilla ways to have an elegant party mixture can be made in the without a lot of effort. morning and kept in the refriger Confectioners' sugar, for gar Start with a menu that's easy ator with the pre-scooped toma nish to prepare. Today's low-stress toes. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a entertaining relies on a mix of Streamlining the menu lets 11 by 16-inch pan with wax paper homemade and store-bought you focus on dessert. Venetian coated with cooking spray. food. When you need a spectacu Chocolate Fantasy is a show In a medium bowl, sift together lar centerpiece to a meal, pick up piece dessert guests will long the cake ingredients - flour, cocoa, some Cornish hens, which have remember. It is a triple-chocolate been roasted and are ready to extravaganza served in a pool of baking powder, and salt. Set aside. stuff with wild rice stuffing, you dark, chocolate sauce. Although In a large bowl, beat the egg might also choose to buy some making this desserj takes a sig yolks with the sugar until thick, thing that seems lavish, but nificant amount of time, you can about 5 minutes. Add the water need only go into the oven to pre start two days before your din and vanilla. Beat the mixture until pare, such as a rack of lamb or ner party and do it in stages. it thickens and the sugar dis turkey breast. solves, about 5 minutes. Most shops selling prepared CHOCOLATE VENETIAN FANTASY Beat the egg whites until they foods also feature delicious side Cake form stiff peaks. Fold the whites dishes, such as roasted potatoes 1 cup bleached, all-purpose into the yolk mixture. Turn the and vegetable medleys. Heat flour batter into the pan and spread in them in the microwave and add 1/4 cup Dutch processed an even layer. Bake until the cake a personal touch by serving them cocoa powder feels springy when pressed in the AMERK A.V iNSTmTT FOR CANCER RE.SE.A81H garnished with fresh, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons baking pow center, about 20 minutes. Let it herbs. Rich dessert: Venetian Chocolate Fantasy is a triple chocolate dessert guests will stand for 10 minutes. Another way to give a party der long remember. maximum impact without a lot Pinch salt Turn the cake onto a dishtowel 5 eggs, separated and lift off the paper. of effort is to serve a substantial ting it boil. Remove the pan from the shiny side up. Set the remain To serve, pour a little chocolate hors d'oeuvres as the dinner's 1 cup sugar For the filling: in a small bowl, the heat and transfer the mixture ing cake aside. Pour the filling syrup such as Hershey's. on plate, first course. An assortment of 2 tablespoons hot water sprinkle the gelatin over the rum to a medium mixing bowl. Let cool over the cake in the pan. Top with put cake in center, garnish with smoked fish canapes is a classic 1 teaspoon vanilla and let sit 10 minutes. In a heavy- 10 minutes. Mix in the fromage the remaining cake, with the way to begin a meal. Roll paper- fresh sliced strawberry if desired. Filling bottomed, medium saucepan, com frais and vanilla. Chill until the smooth side down, and piercing it thin strips of smoked salmon Each of the 9 servings con 1 envelope (2 teaspoons) bine the cocoa, sugar, egg yolks, filling begins to thicken. as necessary. Cover the cake and into rosettes, placing a caper in tains 374 calories and 5 unflavored gelatin coffee, and evaporated milk. Add refrigerate until the filling is set. the center of each piece. Arrange To assemble the cake, cut a 9- grams of fat the softened gelatin mixture. Cook about 1 hour, or up to 8 hours. To them on a plate covered with 1/4 cup dark rum or 1/2 tea inch square from the cake. Line over medium heat until the mix Recipe and information froin plastic wrap, and refrigerate up spoon rum extract the bottom of a 9-inch square bak serve, unmold the cake and dust ture is thick enough to coat the the American Institute for Can to 24 hours. 1/3 cup Dutch-processed ing pan with this portion, placing with powdered sugar. spoon, stirring frequently, not let- cer Research Before serving, set the salmon cocoa powder Wrap it up for the holiday with easy appetizers, sweet endings AP - Wraps are miniature "You can prepare ahead, MINI WRAPAROUNDS surface. Roll each sheet into 12- chips, chopped dried fruit. On lightly floured surface, roll hors d'oeuvres and desserts cover, refrigerate and then bake inch square and cut into sixteen 3- chopped nuts, miniature choco pastry to a 16-inch square. Cut wrapped in puff pastry, and wraps when you're ready to Preparation Time: 15 minutes inch squares. Place filling in cen late peanut butter cup or into eight 8-inch by 4-inch rectan they're easy to prepare and serve serve," Phillips says. "That way, Cooking Time: 15 minutes ter of square. caramel. gles, then cut diagonally into 16 for the holidays. you can spend time with guests 1 package frozen puff pastry Brush edges of square with egg To prepare ahead: Make and triangles "Wraps are an easy way to and not in the kitchen." (2 sheets), thawed mixture. Fold two opposite corners assemble mini wraps on baking Arrange 2 teaspoons chocolate sheet, cover with plastic wrap combine different flavors in a Mini Wraparound Appetizers legg to center over filling and pinch to chips in a line down the center of can be made with your favorite and refrigerate. Before serving, way that not only tastes great 1 tablespoon water seal. Place on baking sheet. Bake each triangle, Starting with the . but looks terrific, too," says fillings. Phillips suggests filling 15 minutes or until golden. Makes bake as instructed and serve wide end. roll each one up and Assorted fillings (see betow) warm. Diane Phillips, author of "It's A puff pastry with prepared pesto. 32 appetizers or mini desserts. place seam side down on an Wrap!" (A Griffin Trade Paper Or, if you prefer spicier Mexican ungreased baking sheet. Bend Thaw pastry sheets at room Use one or any of the following back Original, $14.95). flavors, try pairing cream cheese edges in Brush with egg wash temperature for 30 minutes. fillings: CHOCOLATE CRESCENT WRAPS Using prepackaged, ready-to- with slices of jalapeno pepper. Appetizer Fillings: 1 tea Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until use frozen puff pastry, home For dessert, fill puff pastry with Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Preparation time: 20 minutes spoon chopped ham or pepper- Cooking time: 20 minutes golden brown Makes 16 servings. cooks can select their favorite chocolate, jams, fruit or minia Mix egg and water. Set aside. oni; 1 teaspoon cream cheese ingredients, wrap them all up ture semisweet chocolate chips. (plain or flavored) and a jalapeno 1/2 package frozen puff pas and bake. Unfold pastry on lightly floured Tip: For best results, bake pepper or green olive slice or try (1 sheet i. thawed crescent wraps on a nonstick chopped ham; 1 teaspoon pre 1 egg baking sheet. pared pesto or chopped oil- 1 tablespoon water To prepare ahead Make and packed sun-dried tomatoes and 1 Blueberry oatmeal breakfast cake 6-ounce package semisweet assemble crescent wraps on bak teaspoon cream cheese: a small, miniature chocolate chips ing sheet, cover with plastic AP - Blueberry Oatmeal 3/4 cup milk and egg. Pour at once into flour marinated mushroom or 1-inch wrap and refrigerate Before Breakfast Cake is made with 1/4 cup vegetable oil mixture. Stir just until moistened piece marinated artichoke heart; Thaw pastry sheet at room tem serving, bake as instructed and frozen blueberries and quick- (batter will be lumpy). Fold in 2 teaspoons prepared deli perature for 30 minutes. serve warm. legg seafood salad. cooking oats. firmly frozen blueberries; spoon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 1 cup-frozen blueberries batter into prepared pan. Bake Mini Dessert Fillings: 1 tea Mix egg and water. Set aside. Recipes from: Pepperidge Farm BLUEBERRY OATMEAL Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. until cake is golden and pulls spoon peanut butter, chocolate away from sides of pan, 20 to 25 BREAKFAST CAKE Grease an 8-inch round baking minutes. Cool on a rack. 5 to 10 pan; set aside. 1-1/3 cups flour minutes. Serve warm. 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(800) 37^8899 Money Orders up to 500.00... only 25 T»y HvV*,Blifd HIT roT>M'> Oivji i't W-4 nj'or.A-^ *.'S cvit ?70 totaW* .n 3; sij'»s To ttfti Tf« MOHvfljkfd Hjrr. Ov-W'-r t'WUtt |->Af<;« IP. !* CCI^t*!*' U S * C4'1 to' <'«t ' *>» *« M»M$ tC«y>$N '»' »>J «" t'**m''fc« r Page 4, Section B Susan DeMaggio. Editor 248-901-2567 on the web: http://observereccentric.com Sunday, December 21, 1997 Winter skin Retailers offer last-minute perks As the clock runs down on the holiday shop donation. wrapping station near Crowley's for dona needs TLC MeadowBrook Village Mall, tions. ping season, some malls and department Rochester Hills: Rainbow Connection Nordstrom: Coat and package check at Don't hate me because I winter in stores are adding free gift wrapping and volunteers wrap gifts near Mrs. Field's Concierge Desk. Will make dinner, theater Florida. Last December and January, I valet parking to their list of customer ser Cookies for a donation, noon-8:30 p.m. and taxi reservations for shoppers. Valet was in Michigan so I am well aware of Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. parking. how cold it can get. But who knows, vices. Oakland Mall, Troy: Coat check in Hudson's: Gifts to go come pre- with a bit of luck and a touch of El Sears wing. Holiday Helpers directing, wrapped or ready-to-serve from The Mar Nino, perhaps this will be a mild winter BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO check, free gift wrapping, and hot drinks EDITOR suggesting and carrying packages. ketplace and Cosmetics. Holiday Service for you. from Gloria Jeans. Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn: Centers at all stores provide wrapping for Northland Center, Southfield: Trol t^^mmmmmmm^^m Nevertheless, it With just three-and-a-half shopping Five, free gift wrapping stations with $2, gift certificates, coat check. Package will come as a sur days left until Christmas and Hanukkah, leys run 11 a.m.- to 2 p.m. until Dec. 23, couches and samples of coffee and choco pick-up available. BEAUTY AND offering a free, boxed lunch with shuttle THE BEST prise to no one that last minute gift gatherers will find these lates provided (four-package limit per Jacobson's: Complimentary gift wrap winter conditions perks a blessing. service for nearby office workers. To book, visit.) Free valet parking weekdays after 6 ping all departments, all stores. Free sil have adverse effects Laurel Park Place, Livonia: Spend call (248) 443-5311. p.m. ver picture frame with purchases of $100 on your skin, hair, etc. $200 or more and your receipts earn you a Westland Center: Free valet parking Twelve Oaks, Novi: Free valet park or more. Sunday hours extended from 10 So it is always timely free, hand-blown jewel-toned ornament. through Dec. 24. Each $150 spent results ing when you show an American Express a.m. to 7 p.m. Packages will be carried to to remind you of the See the Information Center for details. in a blanket donated to The Salvation receipt. cars. Valet parking free at Birmingham extra or alternate Wonderland Mall, Livonia: A com Army in the shopper's name at Customer Lakeside, Sterling Heights: Free store with any purchase. care you should be fortably furnished shoppers lounge awaits Service Desk. Free gift wrap with pur coat and package check. Free hot choco Saks Fifth Avenue: Free gift wrap taking to get through near the Information Desk, complete with chases over $100 on Monday, Dec. 22. Free late and shopping bags at the gift wrap ping. Free valet parking with purchase. the season with mini television and gift wrapping by the Girl photo with Santa for purchases over $100, center. Up to three packages wrapped free Free Santa photas, noon to 6 p.m. A dona on Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 6-9 p.m. JEFFREY mal damage. Scouts for a donation. when you show your American Express tion to Make A Wish Foundation yields a BRUCE The skin is the Somerset Collection, Troy: VIP Suite Tel-Twelve, Southfield: Gift wrap receipt. photo button. ————— most obvious victim of on first level of the south side, with a coat ping by Southfield Music Boosters for a Livonia Mall: Charities staff a gift the extremities of winter. Skin dehydrates more quickly in the cold dry winter air. Not only that, but it has to adapt to central heating in Unique shops earn respect of town teens homes and offices, causing natural moisture in the skin to evaporate. BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO out the six stores that make up the sec "We're going to the Hip Hut because stream than the other five shops - Cold air holds less moisture, and if EDITOR ond floor of the building at S. Woodward. they have cute accessories and the Shakin' St., Purple Haze, Alphabet St., the skin stays cold, it can be damaged Up the narrow staircase from the street, murals along the walls are so cool," Flory 13th Hour and The Silver Hut, another by cracking and flaking. Make your Because everything old is new again, Birmingham's Shops at The Top are doing comes a steady stream of young people in said. Added Brennan These shops have shop he owns. moisturizer your best friend. Don't search of the counterculture parapherna the neatest stuff." "Our big challenge is keeping this a leave home without it, in fact don't ever well, moving merchandise popular during the'60s and 70s. lia they find "so cool." The Hip Hut is co-owned by 30-some- safe, clean, happy place to shop for all the be without it. You need a barrier Dayna Flory, 15, and Kate Brennan, 15, thinge Ron Magaw and Mary Beth John good kids," said Magaw with a wide grin. between your skin and the elements. It's the teens grabbing up the bead cur "That's why we painted the murals, tains, lava lamps, sticks of incense and both of Royal Oak explained the attrac son of Novi. Magaw said the shop is a tion on a recent shopping trip. six-figure gold mine, and more main- removed all graffiti, maintain a trash Car legs hemp chokers that are scattered through patrol, and filled a troublesome gathering The drier the skin becomes, the less space from the floor to the ceiling with elasticity, and that can lead to unwant tropical plants." ed lines and wrinkles. Don't forget that Cmdr. Don Stut of the Birmingham while you are in the car you have dry police department said "We've not had hot air blowing on you. You may want any recent problems with the Shops at to put moisturizer on your legs as well the Top," although they used to get com since most of the air is blown from floor plaints about kids congregating and loi level. tering around the premises. Stut said Another trick is to put oils in your order is maintained by laws regulating bath rather than bubbles, because they the kinds of merchandise that can be sold can coat the skin and give protection. legally. Bubble bath, on the other hand, is basi Along with tobacco accessories, shop cally a detergent and so dries the skin pers browse amid racks of vintage more. You can obviously reverse this in clothes, rock posters, picture frames, can the summertime. dles and stickers. The heating systems in most areas While Magaw insists he sells "seven are so good that we tend to forget how times the national average per square cold it is outside, and consequently foot," and plans to open a second Hip Hut don't prepare properly. Or we say Tm in Ft. Myers, Fla., 13th Hour owners Car "just going to the car/mail box/mall —- oline and Kelli, announced plans to close whatever. I don't be in the cold for their shop for a Going Out of Business long." If left unprotected too long, capil Sale, Jan. 2-4. laries constrict, and eventually can lead to tissue damage, itching, and sore red "We came from Ferndale and found the patches. Those of you with eczema tend Birmingham experience is just so differ to suffer more in the winter. Watch out ent," Caroline said. for chilblains, too. Shakin' St. co-owners Brian Munce and Carolyn Masnori of Birmingham sell sub The nose, knows way-size rock posters, sterling silver jew Let's face it, your nose is in the fore elry and are venturing into pre-owned front, if you'll pardon the expression. CD's and vinyls. You're always warned to take care of "There aren't many places that sell vin your extremities, well the nose is the tage items in other small towns around extremity of the face. Often red and Detroit," Munce explained. "So Shops at sore, it has "to deal with the elements as the Top serve as an oasis of sorts, pulling well as being a disposal unit for the customers from Lake Orion, Grosse side effects of a cold. The cold dry air Pointe, Sterling Heights and Ann Arbor. It really amazes me." prompts the nose to react by using its PHOTO BY JERRY ZOLYKSXY glands to produce warmth and mois- Setting the mood: Hip Hut owner Maribeth Johnson poses with local artist Marc Christy who Editor's note: Also included under The ' ture and hence the irritating winter Shops at the Top banner, is the Paul drip. painted the murals around the Shops at the Top in Birmingham. Tytschkowski Watch and Clock Repair, Next on our list are the lips. They have their own specific problems. Since News of special events for shoppers is included in Santa will be in The Crystal Forest along with 136- they do not have any sebum (the skin's this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Mainstreets, life like animals designed and created by Ann arbor protective oil), they are vulnerable. Also cloThe Observer & Eccentric 805 East Maple, 48009; or ADDED ATTRACTIONS when constantly wiping your nose, the fax (248) 644-1314. Deadline: Wednesday 5 p,m. for pub artist, Ira Imbras-Jansen through Dec. 24. lips can become involved. So you need lication on Sunday. Camera with $2 from each sale to Toys For Tots. Twelve Oaks. 12 Mile/Novi. at the very least some Vaseline. For SUNDAY, DEC, 21 The Somerset Collection. (248) 348-9411. those who refuse to wear lipstick, then Doll Show Big Beaver I Coolidge, Troy. Snowflake Express carry a Chapstick — buy them by the Dealers, artists, collectors and hobbyists show and (248) 816-5484. Santa Claus photos plus an exhibit highlighting the dozen. Those using lipstick can com Village Santa sell their wares from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teddy bears, December holiday traditions around the world. bine lip gloss to give you extra protec miniatures and doll houses too. Adults $4, kids $1. The local skating rink features children at play and tion. Plymouth Cultural Center. 525 Farmer. forest animals with Santa Photos under a snow-covered Tel-Tivelve Mall. 12 Mile /Telegraph. Southfield. Don't forget that your hair is also (313)455-2110. pavilion through Dec 24. (248)353-4111. prone to winter damage. The oils that Last days of silent auction MeadowBrook Village Mall. Charlie Brown Christmas keep your hair lubricated are reduced, Livonia Mall hosts silent auction to benefit the Make- Walton /Adams Rochester Hills. See the Peanuts Gang in various holiday settings oils that when missing cause the hair (248)375-9451. A-Wish Foundation through Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. Bids with an 18-foot high Snoopy doghouse featuring a 36- ; to become dull and lifeless. Your best begin at $500 for a highest bidder to receive a cornu Dept. 56 Village ' defense is a good conditioner. copia of gifts valued over $1,000 - including a basket of Kids can send Santa E-mail messages from a com foot tree through the roof. Santa photos.. Maintenance is constant, but you are beanie babies, diamond ring, bracelets, pocket watch, puter station on the upper level, near JC Penney. Santa Lakeside Hall Road. Sterling Heights I really going to appreciate the difference pearl necklace, CD's, Gucci watch, sweatshirts, plush visits and photos through Dec. 24. Snow Village by to your skin that a little time and plan- (810)247-4131. toys and $100 mall gift certificate. Bid at the Informa Dept. 56. Northstar Journey • ning will accomplish. For those of you tion Booth, Oakland Mall. 14 Mile/John R. Troy. who participate in winter sports, partic- (248) 585-6000. Santa Claus gives kids a free coloring/story book • ularly skiing, remember that the wind Seven MilelMiddlebelt. (248)476-1160. Carousel Santa based on the Boy and the Bear's search for the North- / can cause more damage than cold or A 36-foot tall holiday carousel imported from Ger /the sun. For those of you who head Holiday exhibit open star throughout the mall. Utters to Santa at Polestal ','-south for some well earned tropical Through Dec, 31, stroll through Victorian England many in mall's center court amuses visitors waiting for Station in Montgomery Wards Court. Trolleys on duty Santa. Laser light shows in the food court ; heat, do not neglect (in your rush to recreated in 23 animated vignettes portraying the through Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free boxed 'thaw out) the usual precautions of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. The 8th Thursdays/Fridays 6 and 7 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays 1 annual holiday exhibit is presented by Hudson's during and 3 p.m. through Dec. 22. The 15-minute show fea lunches between office buildings and shopping center. • Rummer. tures a can drive for the Michigan Humane Society. Northland Center. , My best for a wonderful holiday sea regular store hours. Group tours are available to class son. See you in 19981 Now if you'll es, clubs. There is no admission. Wonderland Mall. Plymouth IMiddlebelt. Livonia. Nine Mile /Greenfield. Southfield. ' excuse me I'm off to the beach. Summit Place Mall. (313) 5224100. (248) 569-6272. ; I am truly sorry that I will not be Elizabeth Lake /Telegraph. Waterford. Santa photos doing'personal makeovers at The (248) 683-5299. "Wishes Can Come True," theme with giant reindeer WEDNE8DAY, DEC. 24 Ibivnsend In Birmingham until Febnt' Holiday Puppet Event and Santa sleigh, photos ($6.95) through Dec. 24. Christmas Eve and Hanukkah ary, 1 extend a personal thank you to Children'a.Tneatre of Michigan presents Whose Ear- Annnbelle's Wish video and plush toy, $16.98, to benefit Townsend general manager Qreg muffs are these anyway? at the Pageant Wagon Theater Make A Wish Foundation at Information Desk. Shopping centers close at 5 p.m. today for the holidays. Livonia Mall. Seven Mile/Middlebelt. Alloive, for his invaluable assistance in in the Somerset Collection South rotunda, through Dec. THURSDAY, DEC. 2« making the year a sellout. 24 at 1:30,3:30,6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays 1,3, and 5 (248) 476-1160. And yes, Virginia, there is a Santa p.m. Free. Santa Claus photos in his three-story castle Polar Bear Christmas Merry Christmas! Clous* I have just scheduled my Febru in Somerset North's Grand Court. Photo operation runs Digital image Santa photos through Dec. 24, giant polar All shopping centers closed for the holiday. through Dec 24 with option of Polaroid shot $10, or roll bear decor. ary dates at the hotel for personal FRIDAY, DEC. 26 makeovers. For mort information, of 35mm film for $16, processed at parent's conve Westland Center. Wayne/Warren. please call 1-800944-6588. nience. Appointments with Santa optional. A copy of the (313) 425-5001. Returns and exchanges book The Giving Season," available for $19 at Ri%z. Crystal Forest Set Shopping centers return to normal business hours The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DKCBMBEK 21, 1997 B5 Accessories make all the difference • (248) 901-2S5S What we found: • Pleated rainbonnets at Mario Beauty Supply, 13 Mile/Hoover, Warren or T.J. Maxx, Hoover/11 Mile. • The Norelco filter can be found by contacting Norelco P.O. Box 3135 Wallingford Ct. 06492 or Schaefer/Time World in Redford (313) 534-0736 or McNichols Electric Service (313* 342-6070. They are Norelco dealers. • Sega Genesis Shining Force One at Funcoland in Westland, (313) 728-5740. • Clairol haircolor light ash blonde at Levin Beauty Supply on Coolidge, Oak Park (248) a51-7323. • Rust Spot Remover for cars or anything metal, use rub bing compound found at any Murray's Auto or Meijer auto department. • Bugle Boy elastic waist, Velcro closures with zippers, elastic ankles, no small, medium, or large just sizes like 4 or 6 and up at Bugle Boy Birch Run outlet mall. • For Mary, you can contact Apple on the Internet and download what is needed, or find out where to get an instruction manual. • Bell and Howell #850 slide projector at Rence Camera Service and General Repair, Little Mack, St. Clair Shore* (810) 772-8344. • The TV tuner adapter for Game Gear at Funcoland in Taylor on Eureka. • We found readers who have Coty Lilly of the Valley cologne, Toni permanent hair curlers, Talking Cookie Steppln' out: Lord West, a leading formalwear manufacturer, demonstrates how one tuxedo and a simple Monster and Oscar, 6-cup Corningware teapot, plastic pop change of "parts," permits a man to create a variety of striking fashion images. (Left) A banded collar corn bowl with red stripe, Emmett Kelly doll. • Good Food Company, Ford/Lilly, Canton, has food for shirt with button cover worn with a Domino vest in silk. (Center) A wing collar shirt with a satin Euro diabetics. tie and Red Roses silk ifest. (Right) a wing collar shirt worn with a black silk bow tie and Tuscany Gold • For china replacement dishes: call China Matching 800-564- silk vest. 8257 or Replacements 800-428-0570. • Tetra D can be found at Crescent Continental Co. (313> 867-8257. • Tim Allen signature hammer. Restoration Hardware. Somerset Collection North in Troy. • John Wayne memorabilia at Franklin Mint, Somerset RETAIL DETAILS North in Troy. Retail Details features news in 1977, sells museum-quality at(248)553-4044. es. We're still looking for; briefs from the Malls Si Main- porcelain art pottery by The eatery opens daily 11 • Men's denim overall 36-length for Kathy, Garden City. streets beat compiled by Michael and Michelle Crumb of Retailer marks 20th year a.m. to 9 p.m! (248) 624-3439. • Under the counter toaster and Clean shower for Joanne. Susan DeMaggio. For inclu Detroit who now reside in Thom Leffler Great • Intrigue perfume by Mary Kay cosmetics for Carol. sion, send information to: Rochester Hills. Designs for the Body and • Revlon Lactol conditioning lotion for nail, cuticles, and Retail Details, c/o The Observ The gallery is at 1415 Home is celebrating his 20th Wrap dresses return gray-gone detergent. er & Eccentric Newspapers Tienken in Rochester Hills, year as a designer/custom tailor Neiman Marcus introduces • Linda of Troy is looking for a Barbie Bride doll with dark 805. E. Maple. Birmingham. Ml <248> 650-8904. Michael called in downtown Birmingham. He several exclusive wrap dresses brown hair and a Shirley Temple doll with a gingham dress, 48009. or fax to (248) 644- the studio "Rochester's best- recently held an Open House at from designer Diane Von white pinafore, straw hat and purse. 1314. kept secret." He has been a stu the shop, 227 South Old Wood Furstenberg. A sensation in the • Dishes from A&P bought in 1979 called "Diane." dio potter for 20 years, studying ward, and announced plans for 1970's, graphic print dresses • A video transfer box that transfers old 8mm film onto Hudson's cultural fund at Pewabic Pottery. Michelle a year of customer-oriented became the uniform-of-choice video movies, to rent or buy for Douglas of Farmington Hills. on Its way to the goal studied at the American School events. for working women as well as • Word-of-mouth spaghetti sauce for Rose. With seven weeks left in the of Paris in St. Cloud, France. "Business has been wonder socialites. • An old Arthur Godfrey Christmas album for Sue. campaign, Hudson's Team 500 "Our work is fired to cone 13 ful," he said. "And the reason is Their immense popularity led • Jil Sanders cologne for men for Darryl. drive to raise Si.5 million for which makes it harder than all because we've been able to grow to a 1976 Newsweek cover • The publication Two Cute Sock Dolls for Kathy. the Detroit Cultural Center, is other fired ceramics and great and change the business with story on the sale of more than • The games Hotel and Flinch for Barb. closing in on its goal. for kitchen use," they the times." five million dresses. The 90's • An Apple AC monitor for Richard. Hudson's director of Commu explained. "It is microwaveable, In addition to selling custom versions are a bit shorter and • Revlon's Xia-Xiang and Diane Von Furstenberg's nity Relations, Susan Kelly, lead-free, dishwasher and food clothes of fine, imported fab cut closer to the body and fash Tatiana for four women in Canton. conceived and executed the pro storage safe." rics, Leffler deals in antiques ioned from seasonless silk jer • A recording by Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing Lit gram. Hudson's donated and decor design. He welcomes sey. tle Drummer Boy for Steve. $500,000 on June 1, 1997 to Holiday 'carts' do inquires at (248) 642-0548. They're $190, in sizes 2-14. in • The Royal Doulton Coronet pattern in white for Fay. kick-off the drive, and promised a brisk business the Galleria Collection. NM the • The Sesame Street Vetex cartridge in green for Kim. She to match each $1 donated by Holiday carts and kiosks have Downtowns offer shoppers Somerset Collection. Troy. has the yellow and blue. Hudson's shoppers to a grown from less than a $20 mil year 'round gift certificates • Spoolie rubber curlers and a loose leaf that opens on the $500,000 goal, to produce a mil lion business in 1986 to a near Both the Plymouth and Find the missing pieces top not sides for Lafern. lion, additionally. ly $2.6 billion industry today, Birmingham Chambers of Hostesses will appreciate a • Ruth needs a distributor who sells the cleaner "Swipe.*1 As of Dec. 16, shoppers have according to industry analysts. Commerce are selling gift cer new edition of the Discontinued • Jean is desperately trying to come across a Cary Grant given $388,000 to benefit: Because it costs less to lease a tificates for the holidays which Tableware Replacement Ser recording of Red Roses for a Blue Lady from many years ago. Detroit's Center for Creative cart in the mall than a store will be treated like cash at the vices Directory (8th edition). • Two more callers said they want to locate a Drowsy Doll Studies, Children's Museum, front, retailers use them to test town's stores. To receive a copy, send $5 with pull string. Historical Museum, Public new concepts. Mall officials like Plymouth bolsters will also (includes postage) to JV Direc • The Lone Ranger board game for Linda of Garden City. Library, Science Center, Sym "temporary tenants" because want to buy sweatshirts pro tory, P.O.Box 5297. Ocala. • The old board game Call My Bluff, for Joe of Livonia. phony Orchestra, Museum of they extend merchandise selec moting the town $30-834 FLA., 34478. African American History. tions for shoppers. through the Chamber of Com International Institute, the Art merce at (313) 453-1540. The Institute and Heritage House, CD benefits cerebral palsy number to the Birmingham The campaign ends on Jan A Little Holiday Spark Chamber of Commerce is (248) uary 31, 1998 Ignites Detroit, recorded by 644-1700. Shoppers who want to partici area stars including Marshall pate should look for the kiosks Crenshaw, Mitch Ryder, Car- Homo cooked meals to go with maps and envelopes near van Winans, Smokey Robinson The Surel family of Wolverine the escalators at each store. and the DSO, is being sold by Lake opened Colorado Carryout They can drop in dollars, or Harmony House stores to bene in downtown Walled Lake. The make donations on their charge fit the United Cerebral Palsy western-themed restaurant is cards. Foundation. at 1152 East West Maple in the It was produced by Dan Maple Plaza. Specialities Rochester has a secret Yessian with AC Delco. For include roast chicken, meatloaf, Crumb Studio, established more details call Yessian Music ribs, soups, chili and sandwich A good thing ll ,f ,/,. ,i. / sty 'tti/iiflt. >[1H /Itl/ 'ft K til" • '///ft '(fuiifmn* f/fff .'///•/ •'/ctitf/Aft/f/ ://„ //. {<;•<>, ,'h ,'htl Guy Laroche Natural Mahogany & Ranch MINK COATS $2,995 Yummy designs: Martha Stewart's Dillrichs Own copper cookie cutters Holiday financing were used to create :o'<\ /)011/1 mill YKII won't rruivr a these colorful cookies. h,ll until h'cbnmr\ /W,S Available exclusively at Nordstrom,in the Somerset Collection North, Troy. Hours K) .i.m. u>6 pm Pre-Lighted ( limlnun t\c Enclosed with each It) 11 in In I p m Christmas Hours; L_HIiximlio M Mills cutter, is a recipe and Trees by 1 IIMk l«H Mrtn Thurs Fr tnlas ill X *0 'Jrfttif .iW,,„ij»/f/fti//, CHRISTMAS - - * 10-8; decor ideas. •9 - l\ vnnn 7J7.n hml A\c tS|S \ \\o,xl\s.ml Axe M'll IMS < *M) 459-7410 , ™» ^ycC^. (M.^l X7VK.M) (:-«SIM:-MXK) ^ %0. B6(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 YOUR GUIDE TO EVENTS IN AND AROUND WESTLAND required to have a student Wayne Road, Wayne. Doors in the school. Price is $3 for open 9 a.m. Food available. AT THE CHAMBER students, $5 for adults. Aiding veterans Proceeds go to charity. LIBRARY EVENTS Checks should be made (313) 728-3020. BOOK DISCUSSION B0WUNQ OUTING payable to Franklin PTSA SMOKELESS BINGO The book discussion group The Westland Chamber and sent to 31000 Joy, "Smokeless" bingo meets at Livonia 48150. meets 7-9 p.m. the third will be hosting the Winter- 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at Tuesday of the month in fest Bowling Outing from TUTORIAL PROGRAM Sts. Simon and Jude the community meeting 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, A free tutoring program for Parish Hall, 32500 Palmer, room of the Public Library as part of Westland Win- students is offered at the east of Venoy, Westland. of Westland. Join the group terfest '98. (313) 326-7222. Salvation Army Wayne- Offered are three jackpots by signing up at the Recep Westland Corps Communi of $400, $300 and $200. tion Desk. Participants are ty Center, 2300 Venoy, expected to have read the Westland. The program is NO SMOKE books and to be prepared to RECREATION for students in Wayne, "No smoking" bingo will be discuss them. RECREATION AND FUN Westland and Romulus. It 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Upcoming books for discus A recreational get-together will meet 3:30-6 p.m. Mon the Friendship Center, sion include: for teens and adults who day, Wednesday and 1119 N. Newburgh Road, Jan. 10 - Caleb Carr, The are disabled will be the sec Thursday. For information Westland. Residents from Alienist" ond Friday of each month on participating or volun Westgate Towers, Taylor Feb. 17 - John Dunning, at the Westland Bailey teering, call Shabaura Towers, Greenwood Tow "Booked To Die" Center. (313)722-7620. Cobb, (313) 722-3660. ers, Liberty Park, Presby March 17, Laurie King, FIGURE SKATING terian Village and Carolon The Beekeeper's Appren The Westland Figure Skat Condos, etc., are eligible for tice" ing Club is forming an HISTORY ON transportation to bingo if April 21, Michael Connelly, Adult Introductory Preci they have a minimum of The Poet" sion Team. The team is for VIEW five players. (313) 722- May 19, Margaret Atwood, those who want to have fun WESTLAND MUSEUM 7632. "Alias Grace." with other skating adults The Westland Historical and get good exercise. JAYCEES TRAINING Museum is open 1-4 p.m. Westland Jaycees host Training sessions afle held Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne Saturdays. All levels are Road, between Marquette Van: Vince Berna (left) and Vernon Hawn. bingo games at 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. each Saturday every Tuesday in Joy to train library patrons on welcome. For information, and Cherry Hill. (313) 326- call (313) 722-1091. 1110. Manor, 28999 Joy, West- the use of the public access land. Three jackpots pay catalogs. The computers VOLLEYBALL FRIENDS MEET Veterans' group gives away van are the modern-day equiva Open volleyball is offered ing $250, $300 and $300, Friends of the Westland progressive. Call the lent of the traditional card for those age 18 and older Historical Museum meet 7 Veteran's Haven Inc:, Veteran's Haven gave veterans will be remem catalog. These training ses 6:30-8 p.m. the second and a Westland-based non away its first car in 1995 bered this holiday season Jaycee Information Hotline p.m. on the second Tues at (313) 480-4984. sions take about 15-20 fourth Friday of each days of January, March, profit organization that and has now given away because they have fought minutes. Library staff will month at the Salvation May, July, September and assists war veterans, has 31 vehicles. The vehicles to protect the "freedom PUP TENT BINGO teach the fundamentals Army, 2300 Venoy, West- November at the Westland given away its 31st vehi are given to honorably that allows us all to live, The MOC pup tent 18 regarding use of the public land. All skill levels play Meeting House, 37091 cle to help veterans discharged veterans work, play and strive for bingo will be held 6:30 p.m. access catalogs and will be just for fun. There is no Marquette between New- work, go to school or involved in battles in the Ainerican Dream." Tuesdays at the VFW Post available for questions. charge. Baby-sitting is pro burgh and Wayne roads. meet medical needs. World War II, Korea, Veterans or anyone Hall, 1055 S. Wayne, West- This training is free and no vided. For information, call Information, president Jim The latest vehicle, a Vietnam and Desert knowing a veteran in land. A snack bar is avail registration is required. (313) 722-3660. Franklin, (313) 721-0136. van, goes to Vietnam vet Storm. need may phone Veter able. Doors open at 2 p.m. DECK THE HALLS Everyone is welcome. eran Vernon Hawn, who Berna started Veter an's Haven at (734) 728- (313)326-3323. Deck the halls on Satur served with the 101st an's Haven after he was 0527. days in December. Each SCHOOLS Airborne, 327th Infantry, injured in an auto acci The group is still look ' in the northern part of dent and disabled from ing for a building to call Saturday at 2 p.m. will fea PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR SENIORS ture a seasonal craft for South Vietnam. He suf his trade as a 24-year home. Anyone interested CLUBS IN The Wayne-Westland Com GRANDMA'S ATTIC SALE fers from Post-Traumatic millwright. The organi in donating space is children that is sure to munity Schools has ongo ACTION light up your house with Grandma's Attic Sale will Stress Disorder, Veter zation helps veterans encouraged to call the ing registration for the be at the Senior Resources an's Haven president from all over the metro above number or write VFW AUXILIARY holiday cheer. In the Chil preschool programs at Stot- dren's Activity Room. No Department (Friendship Vince Berna said in Detroit area. Veteran'a Haven, P.O. Membership in the Veter tlemyer Early Childhood Center), 1119Newburgh announcing the Dec. 12 In a press release, Box 85747-7115, West- ans of Foreign Wars, of the registration required. Dec. and Family Development 27, New Year calendar. Road, Westland, daily from vehicle giveaway. Berna said he hopes that land, Mich., 48185. United States, Ladies Aux Center, on Marquette 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also iliary Grand River Post WINTER BREAK SPECIAL between Wayne and Wild- included in this sale are 1519, is open. Relationship Children ages 4 to 10 are wood. Programs include an hundreds of ceramic molds to a veteran of combat on invited to make a collective Early Intervention Pro and hundreds of pieces of month at the league hall, the type of work they are call (313) 729-1283. foreign soil will insure eli craft project to keep in the gram, Head Start, greenware and a kiln. For on Wayne Road, two blocks Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- willing to do and the com P ETA-PET gibility. Make reservations Children's Services area of information, call 722-7632. south of Ford, for people 50 munities they want to by calling membership the library. The program Primary Impaired program The Pet-A-Pet Club, which TRAVEL GROUP and older. Cost is $5 for serve. Chore Worker Pro offers pet visits to nursing recruiter Dolores M. Grif will be at 2 p.m. Monday, and Sparkey Preschool. members and $7 for non- Registration is ongoing The Travel Group meets gram, (313) 422-1052. home residents, needs spe fin, (313) 427-2791. Meet Dec. 29, in the Children's members. The meal DYER CENTER Activity Room. No registra from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. every Friday in cial pets and people. Pets ings are the first Thursday the Westland Friendship includes beer, beverages, The Wayne-Westland undergo a slight screening of each month at 27555 tion required. Call (313) 595-2660 for dancing to Big Band music, information. Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, School District's Dyer and need proof of shots to Grantland, Livonia. Cur FREAKY FRIDAY unless a trip or program is and door prizes. (313) 728- Senior Adult Center has rent Post 1519 Ladies Aux 5010. participate. Local sites Friday, Jan. 2, wackiness CHURCH PRESCHOOL planned. Programs include activities Monday-Thurs include Camelot Hall Con iliary members include will take over the Chil The Westland Free speakers, films, celebration DANCE FUN day at the center, on Mar individuals from Westland, dren's Services Area. If you valescent Center (Debbie Methodist Preschool has of birthdays and weekly Westland Shopping Center quette between Wayne and McDermott, 427-3791, 10 Livonia, Redford, Detroit can find 10 things in the openings for 3- and 4-year- door prizes. There is a $3 hosts a senior citizen dance Newburgh roads. Mondays, and surrounding areas. department that seem olds in the morning and a.m. the second Saturday membership fee for resi 11 a.m. the first Monday of Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; of the month), Garden City freaky on that day, you'll afternoon sessions. The WEEKENDERS dents, $12,50 for non-resi each month in the lower Tuesdays, arts, crafts and Rehab (Stacy Suida, (313) get a prize. The event goes younger pupils attend dents. (313) 722-7632. level auditorium, Wayne needlework at 9:30 a.m.; The Weekenders family on all day Jan. 2 in the Tuesdays and Thursdays 422-2438, second Thursday CARD GROUP and Warren roads. Coffee Wednesdays, Kitchen of the month at 3 p.m.) and campers meet the second Children's Services Area. with the other pupils and refreshments will be Band, 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 Wednesday of the month in attending Mondays and The Friday Variety Card Roosevelt-McGrath School CREATION STATION Group at the Westland served at 12:30 p.m. The p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, (Lynn Eichbrecht, (313) Franklin High School, on Get crafty at the Creation Wednesdays. A Friday dance will end 2 p.m. The arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a Joy east of Merriman. (313) enrichment class is also Friendship Center meets at 591-3347, the last Wednes Station on the first Satur 2 p.m. Players enjoy dance is held on the first Hawaiian dance exercise day of the month). Informa 531-2993. day of January and Febru available. The preschool is Monday, with the exception class will be held at 1 p.m. at 1421 S. Venoy, West- euchre, pinochle, bridge, tion is available from Ruth FREE CUSSES ary. Designed for ages 4-10 Uno, rummy and poker. of holidays. every Wednesday in the Curry, (313) 535-0410, or The Showman's Dog Train years, At 2 p.m. Saturday, land. (313) 728-3559. Senior Resources Depart Light refreshments are SENIOR DANCE Daisy Doran, (313) 565- ing Organization sponsors Jan. 3 and Feb. 7, in the YWCA READINESS served. Call (313) 722-7632 ment (Friendship Center), 1981. There is a $5 mem Children's Activity Room. Senior dances will be noon free junior showmanship The YWCA of Western for information or just to 4 p.m. the first Sunday 1119 Newburgh, Hall A. bership charge. No registration required. Instructor is Kammo Oris. classes for dog owners ages Wayne County Early show up to play cards. The of every month at the 7-17 at the AMVETS Hall Childhood School Readi Sign up at the front desk or READ TO YOUR CHILD Friendship Center is at Wayne Ford Civic League, on Merriman near Avon- Feb. 14 is 'Bead to Your • ness Program is available 1119 N. Newburgh Road. 1651 N. Wayne Road, call (313) 722-7632. to 4- and 5-year-old chil BINGO dale at 8:30 p.m. the first Child Day." Come to the DYER CLUB Westland. There will be and second Tuesdays of Children's Services Area dren. The YWCA is at The Dyer Seniors' Center dinner, a live band, beer DEMS' BINGO 26279 Michigan Ave., The Metro Wayne Demo each month through and read with your child Travel Club meets the first and pop. Members $5, non- VOLUNTEERS September. Call (313) 729- for 10 minutes. For sharing Inkster. (313) 661-4110. and third Thursdays of members $7. (313) 728- cratic Club sponsors bingo BOY SCOUTS games at 6:30 p.m. every 7580. the gift of reading with CHARTER SCHOOL each month in the center, 5010. A few good young men ages your.child you will both The Academy of Detroit- on Marquette between Thursday at the Joy Manor HOST UONS WORK REFERRAL 11.-18 are needed to work Bingo Hall, on the south The Westland Host Lions receive a small prize. The Westland, an Wayne Road and New Information Center Inc. with Boy Scout Troop No. event goes on all day in the entrepreneurial and busi burgh. side of Joy, east of Middle- Club meets 6:30 p.m. the refers workers to seniors 865 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays belt. Proceeds are used by second and fourth Tuesday Children's Services Area.. ness charter school, serves MONTHLY MEAL who need help. The pro at Hamilton Elementary the club to sponsor Little of the month in Mary's FRIENDS Of LIBRARY kindergarten through sev The Wayne Ford Civic gram is for people interest School, corner of Avondale The Friends of the William enth grade. The school League baseball teams, the Family Restaurant. Infor League schedules its senior ed in providing transporta and Schuman in Westland. Salvation Army, School for P. Faust Public Library emphasizes a basic educa- meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion, yardwork, housework, Monthly campouts will be mation, (313) 326-2607, meet monthly 7 p.in. the . tion with business and the Blind. (313) 422-5025 on the first Sunday of each etc. Workers can specify featured. For information, or (313) 729-8681. MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES second Tuesday of each entrepreneurial skills. The For information on a Moth month at the library, 6123 school offers a foreign lan DEMS' BINGO ers of Multiples Club in Central City Parkway. guage class, music and art, ^mMhkfa/A'A^M H D A H,::y^fy-p:^ mmm^ The 13th Congressional your area, call Shelly Weir, (313) 326-6123. Meetings a dress code and a comput District Democratic Party (313)-326-1466. last about one hour and are er lab \vith Internet. Call sponsors bingo games at open to the public. The (313) 722-1466 or (248) TJw ObMfYW NaW»pap«r» welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, in the friends also hold a Friends 669,7787. groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the in for- M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan Shop Book Sale during reg LITTLE LAMBS mation.below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Ave., next to Farmer Jack, SUPPORT ular library hours at the Little Lambs Preschool, on Livonia, Mi 48150, or by fax to $13-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items i ; noon Friday ^f^l in Wayne. (313)421-1517. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS library. Farmington Road in Livo for the following Thursdays paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. BINGO AND SNACKS Alcoholics Anonymous nia, has openings in the The VFW Post 3323, West- meets 8:30-9:30 p.m. each ANNUAL MtllING Event: The annual meeting of the Monday-Wednesday-Friday land, serves snacks and Thursday and Sunday at Friends will be held on afternoon session for 3- to Date end Time: hosts bingo at 1 p.m. every Garden City Hospital (use Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the 6-year-olds. For informa- • Sunday in the post hall, entrance on north side of Community Meeting Room. tion» call (248) 471-2077- Location: 1055 S. Wayne Road at building). Men and women Avondale. Doors open 9 Election of officers will be FRANKLIN PTSA telephone: are welcome. A 21st held at this meeting. This - The Franklin High PTSA is a.m. (313)326-3323. anniversary meeting is meeting is open to the pub seeking new members. Additional Info.: SHAMROCK BINGO planned for March 11 from lic and all are invited to ' Membership is open to There will be bingo at 11 8:30-10:30 p.m. Hugh attend. Only Friends mem- - those who care about the a.m. Wednesdays at the Hayes will be the speaker. ben may vote in this elec sdhooJs and community, Vsi additional sheet if necessary Knights of Columbus Hall, Everyone is welcome. tion, and members aren't 35100 Van Born, east of Woody, (313) 729-0520. • I I^«^P9«VPPVPPP«PPPPPPVPPPWP^I^I^^V^^ i^^VW 'wwfw ^ T/ie Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 (W)B7 Winning at retail Small shop owners say it's about service BY TONY BRUSCATO STAFF WRITER In the world of retail, it used to be David vs. Goliath during the holiday season. David, the small retailer, try ing to keep from getting squashed by Goliath, the malls, during the holiday crusade for your cash or credit. However, as more and more independent business owners have learned to battle, it appears there's no longer a war for your holiday dollar. In fact, many retailers say they're get ting a fair share of business because they've learned how to compete ... and survive. "We've been here for 10 years and have developed a unique niche," said Larry Sallen, owner of Clothes Encounters in downtown Farmington. "We provide a good selection of unique merchandise at afford able and realistic prices ... and by doing that we have devel oped a reputation of having merchandise the customers won't find in a mall. Other wise, it would be too hard to compete." Key to success And, besides being unique, repeat customers are a big part of success. "We have a dedicated and repeat customer," Sallen said. "Any owner-based business, if it wants to be successful, has to work with the customer ... who is No. 1." Unique merchandise and cus tomer service is a must for the :7- .liv; .;>• ••. « small retailer, according to 8TAFT PHQTO6 BY BKTAN MITCHELL Kathleen Richard, director of Watch out: Brad Smith (right) and Jay Benjamin in their Westland jewelry store, Discount Jewelers. the Merchandising Manage ment Program at Madonna University in Livonia. • 'Our business is driven by the sports sea sons, so business Is more staggered through • 'Especially in a out the year. I think the end-oMhe-year busi downtown area, I don't ness is a bonus. You can't bank on a certain think you can survive part of the year as live or die.' without being differ Carl Thomas ent. Downtown Farm -owner of Sports Image in downtown Farmington ington is hopefully developing the ambi ence where people can with long hours," lamented holidays. come and find unusual Kennedy. "My own shop I can "People are looking for things things and personal open for six days and set my they can't find in a mall, and ized service.' own hours." that's where we come in," said Mitchell. "Our store sells Larry Sallen Season for success things more suited for gifts, so -owner of Clothes Encounters Richard points out that during the Christmas season November and December are we are very' busy. We probably the keys to success for many do 60-70-percent of our busi businesses, whether they be ness during the holidays, if you "Smaller retailers in a down product or service based. consider layaways. But, we're town or strip mall are not get "Typically, the holiday selling not totally dependent on that ting the natural draw, so they season is the deciding factor to figure." need some product or service making profit goals," said While standing behind the that's unique," said Richard. Richard. "Generally, retailers counter at his Discount Jewelry "Niche marketing has helped make between 25-30 percent of Center, Smith said a slow smaller businesses survive. their profits during this period. Christmas season wouldn't They need to make it a pleas It can determine if a establish break his business, but force ant shopping experience, with ment is doing well, hanging on, him to play catch-up. services like gift wrapping, to or out of business." "It wouldn't break us if we'd compete with the mega malls ... Many small retailers come up short, but we'd be which are destination places Up close: Jeff Adams works on a diamond ring in the Discount Jewehy Center acknowledge they make most of behind a couple of months with a bigger draw of cus at the Woodcrest Plaza in Westland. their money during the holi when it comes to the bottom tomers." days, but say they've learned to line," noted Smith. do business the rest of the year Kennedy says her, handcraft Carl Thomas, owner of to make certain they don't go ed gift shop in Redford "does a Sports Image in downtown • 'We depend more on repeat customers service." into the holiday'season on a pretty steady business all year Farmington, agrees. Doug Anderson, owner of instead of huge crowds. Being in a strip mall wing and a prayer. long, so while the holidays do "Downtown is holding its own A.W. Anderson Inc. in Livonia, "I don't hold my breath dur bring in nearly 30 percent of because people don't want to doesn't hurt us because we have our clientele.' feels being in a strip mall has ing the Christmas season." said our sales, it would not make or fight the crowds, and they not hurt his business, which is Brad Smith Sallen at his downtown Farm break us if we didn't reach that enjoy convenient parking so selling and repairing vacuum -co-owner of Discount Jewelry Center at the Woodcrest Plaza in ington clothes store. "You obvi goal." they don't have to walk a mile," cleaners and sewing machines. ously do more business, but I said Thomas. "Another advan Westland "I feel I get my fair share, if Pausing for a moment to never look at it as a win-lose tage is good customer service. not more business, because the think about it, Anderson situation. I do much of my We have a loyal customer base malls don't handle my prod believes Christmas sales are uct," said Anderson. "Singer business throughout the year big. but not enough for him to that knows it can get quality in downtown Plymouth because "It's no secret we've grown (sewing machines' used to be in and watch my inventory close worry about. merchandise and service." we get good foot traffic on because of our customers," the malls, but they left because ly. I think it's a make or break weekdays, as well as weekends. Mazzoni added. "We try to "1 wouldn't say the holiday people didn't like lugging their season for major retailers, who Downtown atmosphere And, Plymouth has good events make them feel important, season is make or break for us," machines in and out of the have to buy in such large quan "Especially in a downtown which keep people coming whether they're spending $50 Anderson said. "1 have sewing malls." tities months ahead of time, area, 1 don't think you can sur back." or $5,000." machine and vacuum repairs A Redford Township retailer trying to predict selling that keep me going, but holiday vive without being different." "We certainly don't feel we're knows from firsthand experi trends." sales certainly do help tremen added Sallen. "Downtown losing too much traffic to the Strip malls ence there is more business to Across the street at Sports dously ... 1 would say about 30 Farmington is hopefully devel malls," said Mitchell. "While Independent business owners be solicited in a mall, but there Image, Thomas pretty much percent." oping the ambience where peo Livonia Mall does better with in strip malls arc using the are also negatives. agrees. ple can come and find unusual the volume of people, Plymouth same criteria for success as Mazzoni agreed the holiday "We opened an outlet in Won "October, November and season brings in about 30 per things and personalized ser has events in January and their downtown counterparts. derland Mall last year and December account for about 30 cent of the year's business, but vice." February which help produce "We depend more on repeat were extremely busy in Decem percent of our business, but you said "it's not quite as important Madonna's Richard agrees, better business than the malls customers instead of huge ber." said Ann Kennedy, owner can't depend on it to make or as it used to be. We're geared and points to places like down in those traditionally slower crowds," said Brad Smith, co- of Annie M's handcrafted gifts break your year," said Thomas. up to do business all year long. town Plymouth and Northville months." owner of Discount Jewelry ("en- on Five Mile near Beech Daly. "Our business is driven by the We've positioned ourselves so In downtown Garden City, tor at the Woodcrest Plaza in as locales which are thriving "There is not much retail in snorts seasons, so business is the holiday season doesn't Orin Mazzoni of Orin Jewelers Westland. "Being in a strip because of unique products and downtown Redford, so we only more staggered throughout the affect us as much as it used to. services. believes there's an advantage mall doesn't hurt us because we have our clientele. There get local traffic as compared to year 1 think the end-of-the- It's more like a shot in the Vern Mitchell, who owns Ani in being downtown. are some people who don't the mall, which draws from all year business is a bonus. You arm." mation Station in downtown "We can help our customer in mind paying extra money for over. But with our type of busi can't bank on a certain part of Richard said many indepen Plymouth, knows the best of a more relaxed and profession things. So, they shop at the ness, we get our share of cus the year as live or die." dent retailers are better posi both worlds. al manner," said Mazzoni. "We tomers " have a small town atmosphere mall where the rents are high tioned this holiday season as "We have a store in Livonia However, more dollars in a Unique merchandise and knowledgeable salespeople er and businesses have to pay "sales, overall, for 1997 have Mall which does well and has mall still isn't enticing to serve them. In a mall, it's a for two shifts of employees. We In downtown Plymouth, been good because the economy good foot traffic." said Mitchell, Kennedy to return to the mall hustle and bustle atmosphere, pay a lot less rent, can sell for Mitchell says Animation Sta is in good shape. The biggest whose store sells animation art this holiday season the prices are no better, and less, and we (the owners) are tion is a destination stop and retail hardship is finding help." and cartoon collectibles. "How always here for professional "The mall is open seven days he doesn't worry during the ever, we're as happy as can bo the service is terrible. ii» ^^MiMMi^iiMiiliiliiiiii *»1'MI ! - 8B(SF*) The Observer & Eccentric /SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21,1997 hem Pcicjetec •*^# NOKIA Free ClearPath™ FREE digital phone StarTACM 95 1 2-- $25 monthly $24^5 monthly $9 4-< 5 ., service with service with Monthly double free double free service with minutes for up minutes for up a Free to 3 months. to 3 months. 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Phones may vary. «.n tftftoMtataMtfiiAi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^M^^M^MMMM^M|||M|M|MiM|Mki|iriaWiMtfiHiM|MM^ She (Dbseruer Page 1, Section Kim Mortson. 313 953-2111 on the web: http: oeonlinc.com Sunday, December 21,1997 MEDICAL BRIEFS REJUVENATES VISION Fibromyalgia - WPON Fibromyalgia specialist Dr. Martin Tamler speaks on the challenge of liv ing with and understanding IK BREAKS fibromyalgia Jan. 9 on WPON radio, 1460 AM from 10-11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. Red Cross blood drive The holidays are a very busy time - they are also a dangerous time for the holiday blood supply. Show your holi day spirit, donate blood with Garden City Hospital, on Monday and Tues day, Dec. 22 and 23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden Gity Hospital is located at 5245 Inkster Road in Garden City. To make an appointment to donate, call (313) 458-4267. BY EMORY DANIELS Giving blood is safe and easy - the entire donation process takes about 8TAIT PHOTO BT BRYAN MITCHELL . SPECIAL WRITER one hour, the actual blood donation LASIK patient Dr. Jeff Van Hook lasts for 6-10 minutes. To donate^ blood you must be at least 17 years At times, life is nothing more than one big nui Take action ed. She explains the post-operative care procedures old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be sance surrounded by little annoyances. At the best So one day I woke up and decided there are and hands me a brochure. in good general health. of times, little annoyances linger near the surface enough annoyances in life to tolerate that glasses In a short time, Tayfour invites me into an to disturb the moment's delight. So why not get rid should not be one of them. So one morning I drove examination room, looks over both eyes, puts in Tai Chi at Botsford of a nuisance permanently, given the chance? from my home in Westland over the Ambassador some eye drops, puts a patch over my right eye, For almost 40 years now, I've carried my nui Bridge into Canada to visit The Windsor Laser Eye offers instructions, and asks me to return the next Are you feeling a little frazzled? sance on the ridge of my nose, because like millions day. Maybe it's time to think about begin Institute. My mission was to learn about a laser of Americans, my nearsighted vision and astigma refractive surgery technique unavailable in the On my right eye, the flap was cut without a hinge ning the new year off right with a lit tism requires glasses. And my 40-year pain-on-the- to expose all of the cornea because this was the eye tle stress management. Botsford Cen U.S. that eliminates the need to wear glasses for ridge has gotten worse since entering the bifocal farsighted and nearsighted persons alike. with astigmatism and more of the surface had to be ter for Health Improvement (TRACC) generation and having to learn the precise angle to reshaped. So the patch was an added insurance to is offering an introductory of Tai Chi, I returned to Windsor on a Tuesday to have my tilt my head to focus in on my book, television, com eyes checked to determine the prescription of the keep the "unhinged" flap in place. I was handed a the ancient Chinese martial art which puter monitor or Caller ID panel. "fanny-pack" with a pair of sunglasses. is often referred to as 'meditation in glasses I was wearing and to examine the physical Glasses are the pits! I wear them for two, and condition of my eyes. When I left the institute my vision was near nor motion.' The class meets for eight con only two, reasons - to see better, and because I am mal out of the left eye. I had no idea, of course, secutive Wednesdays from Jan. 7-Feb. I "passed" and was declared a candidate for too much of a chicken to slide contact lenses under LASIK surgery. The procedure was fully explained, about the right eye. 24, 7 to 8 p.m. The fee is $70. Space is my eyelids. So I wake up in the middle of the night Immediately after surgery, and for the weeks limited, preregistration is required. including a rundown on all possible side effects, and have to go fishing for my glasses on the floor to what would happen during surgery, and how I ahead, it is critical that I not rub my eyes. Rubbing For more information call (248) 473- find out what time it is. my eyes might cause the cornea surface layer to 5600. might feel that day, the next day, and for the days When I go cross country skiing, my glasses fog after. Then I had a topographical map of my eyes shift which would complicate recovery and require up. And when the baseball game gets boring on TV made, with full colors showing the high and low ~ : Please see LASIK, C2 Rite Aid openings and I tilt back in my reeliner, I have to slide my spots of my cornea. This topographical information, Two new Rite Aid drugstores are glasses down my nose to refocus on the screen. and the figures from the dilated exam, would help expected to open in Livonia in 1998. Anyone who wears glasses suffers from the same the surgeon know how to set the laser equipment In less than a The chain will also expand a third nuisances and could probably add his or her own so as to exactly reshape my cornea as needed. The decade, Dr. Fouad Livonia Rite Aid store adding to the list of annoyances that matches or exceeds mine. information was passed on to my surgeon, Dr. Tayfour has become already 10 stores in existence. "Livo Fouad Tayfour, who assured me there would be no one of the world's nia is a very viable and growing mar problems. leaders in refractive ket, and we plan to continue our pres surgery and a pioneer Other patients What takes place is really quite simple when in the LASIK surgical ence there," said Paul Toombs, Rite performed by someone as knowledgeable and Aid market manager. Other patients I talked with described the procedures to correct results of LASIK surgery as a "miracle" and I skilled as Tayfour. The technique might be simple farsightedness, near The two new Rite Aid stores will be but the results are more than remarkable. located at the intersections of Eight would use the same adjective. The persons I sightedness and astig Mile and Merriman roads, and at Six talked with included attorney Marty Brennan, Outpatient procedure matism. Tayfour, 43, Mile and Newburg roads. The latter Debbie Hurst and Kathy Yiannou of the Wind is medical director of sor Police Department, Dr. Jeff Van Hook, a That Saturday morning, upon arrival, some The Windsor Laser is a relocation of an existing Rite Aid numbing drops were put in my eyes. After a short store located in the Newburg Plaza. Westland dentist, John Harkins, a pilot and out- Eye Institute in doorsman from Macomb County, and Cathy wait, I was ushered into the surgery to experience Windsor, as well as In addition, Rite Aid will expand and firsthand what I now consider to be a medical mir remodel its drugstore at 33480 Seven Thompson, who works for NBD at the Warren- serving as ophthal Cowan bank in Westland, acle. Everything that happened was exactly as had mologist in-chief of Mile Road at Farmington. When com been described during the consultation visit. Dr. Fouad Tayfour plete, the store will boast an addition Van Hook, a Canton Township resident and the Windsor Regional eyeglass wearer for 23 years, said he suffered First, the eyelids are clamped open. Then a metal Hospital. He founded The Windsor Laser Eye al 3,012 square feet as well as an piece with a circular opening is placed over the expanded merchandise mix. from a severe astigmatism that was corrected Institute in 1991 and since then has performed within a day of the burgery. Van Hook, 35, wore cornea. At this point, my vision blacked put for a more than 10,000 refractive procedures for more contacts in high school and as an undergrad brief moment. Then a cutting tool called a ker- than 5,000 patients. atome passes over the cornea, making a micro-thin St. Mary blood drive uate, but relied mostly on glasses because of the Tayfour completed his medical training in oph nature of his occupation. cut of the surface layer of the cornea. The ker- The American Red Cross will spon atome, which functions just like a carpenter's thalmology at University of Toronto in 1987 and sor a Community Blood Drive at St. "I had to wear glasses anyways when I worked plane, leaves uncut a small section of the cornea at studied excimer laser surgery with Dr. Theo Mary Hospital from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. because of all the dust and contacts would not the end to act as a hinge. Seiler of Berlin, Germany, a pioneer in the field. on Jan. 23 in the West Addition con have been possible," said Van Hook. On the surgery table, I then watch as Tayfour Tayfour is one of the first refractive surgeons ference rooms A & B. This is an He went on to.say his decision to have the to adopt LASIK in 1993 as the primary treat important time of year to give blood surgery was furthered after his sister-in-law takes a small tweezer-like instrument to fold back the freshly-cut layer, The excimer laser, preset for ment for nearsightedness. More recently, Tay as supplies are down after the holi had the procedure done by the same doctor three four began offering treatment for farsightedness days. The Red Cross encourages area years earlier. "I always thought it would be neat my right eye, is then aimed and turned on. I see a pattern of dark red dots with a green dot in the using the Nidek laser, also using the LASIK residents to join St. Mary Hospital to go without glasses but I didn't want to risk technique. employees and volunteers to give a losing my sight considering my profession." center. I become preoccupied with the red dots and green dot, which seems to fade and reappear. His knowledge, expertise and command of special "post-holiday gift" by donating Following his Aug. 8 surgery, Van Hook said The laser is done before I know what's happened. technology allow him to offer procedures in blood. he could see without his glasses within 30 min Canada which are not yet widely available in the St. Mary Hospital is located at utes and was fully recovered with minimal use I then watch as Tayfour picks up the corner of the still freshly cut flap and places it back over the United States. 36475 Five Mile Road at Levan. To of anesthetic drops by thy next day. With four years experience using LASIK, Tay schedule a time to donate, call Cheryl cornea. He irrigates underneath the flap and I can Van Hook says he will continue to wear read see the water pass over my eye. Then with a small four is visited regularly by eye surgeons Delaney at St. Mary Hospital (313) ing glasses, something he was told ahead of throughout the world to learn his technique. 655-2980. spatula-type tool, Tayfour carefully applies pres time, and will undergo an enhancement proce sure around the flap so it returns to its original Tayfour also has attained the largest solo dure within the next few months to complete the position. Just like that, it's over. cataract practice in Canada in less than nine Psoriasis research correction of his astigmatism. years, during which time he has performed more "I would do it again," said Van Hook, "and I'm The procedure is repeated on my left eye without than 20,000 cataract surgeries. Henry Ford Hospital is seeking hot worried about have the additional enhance incident. In about 10 minutes, both eyes are cor patients with scalp psoriasis to partic rected for farsightedness, nearsightedness and If you would like more information or a free ment because I know what to expect and I was video regarding LASIK from the Windsor Laser ipate in a research study. Candidates told about it upfront. I have no complaints." astigmatism. A nurse leads me to a nearby room, must be at least 18 years old and although I could easily have walked away unassist Eye Institute, call 1-800-663-4733. have at least ten percent of their scalp affected by psoriasis. The study will require nine visits over 24 weeks. Subjects will be reim bursed for their time. The study's medications, skin exams and parking Sober is smarter this holiday season are provided free-of-charge. For more information, call Henry Ford Hospital Department of Dermatology at (313) There's another reason not to drink and drive this your guests a favor if you're hosting a party this holi SMART CHAMPAGNE 556-9759 or (313) 556-8847. holiday season. Yes, you certainly already know that day season. Consider these suggestions: Choose stemmed champagne glasses. Pour each driving after drinking alcohol dramatically increases • Offer a wide choice of non-nlcoholic beverages, glass half full with very cold diet ginger ale. Fill the your risk for accidents. In fact, driving while under including fruit punches, juices, bottled wnter, soft glass with very cold apple cider. Serve at once while r Items for Medical Briefs are welcome the influence of alcohol is still this nation's leading drinks and flavored seltzer. the bubbles are still rising from $11 hospitals, physicians, companies cause of auto fatalities. • Always serve food when serving liquor. and residents active in the Observer-area Our reason for not drinking and driving is a little meckalcwnmuntiy. Items shooid be typed • Don't feel that the perfect host or hostess must HOLIDAY PUNCH or legibly writ tenat)dsenttd: more long term, but certainly one you want to add to always bo "freshening up" guests' drinks. Combine unsweetened apple, pineapple, and cran your list of reasons to practice moderation during • Never serve "one for the road." Never allow a berry juices, orange slices, and seltzer or ginger ale; • Mtdlcal Bn>f* holiday celebrations. It has to do with cutting cancer guest who is intoxicated to drive. to serve hot -- omit the seltzer or ginger ale and add a ¢/0 Th» ObwrvM N»w*p*j*r» risk. 3*2 5i Scfcooicrtft Road Your holiday guests may be more likely to skip the dash of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves Uvonfc, Ml 46150 Well, OK - maybe the driving part has nothing to alcohol if they're offered a creative and appealing do with cancer risk, but there's no question that • Or f«x»d to (313) 591-7279 non-alcoholic drink, aside from the typical soda or By keeping your alcohol intake to a minimum this drinking alcohol does. Alcohol increases the risk for Seltzer. Try serving these ensy-to-make, non-nlco holiday season and all year round, you and your liver cancer and cancers of the head and neck, and holic drinks at your next holiday party: loved ones can toast to good health this year with a probably increases the risk for breast and colon can 8PARKUNQ MOCK RED WINE better chance at having it. cer. The new guidelines from the American Institute Choose stemmed wine glasses or tall slender glass for Cancer Research say that if you drink at all, you es. Pour each glass half-full of very cold diet lemon- For a free brochure send a self-addressed, stamped should limit alcohol consumption to one drink per lime carbonated beverage or similar beverage. Fill business-sued envelope to the American Institute for day for women and two drinks per day for men. the glass with very cold crannpple juice. Servo at Cancer Research, Dept TT, P.O. Box 97167 Washing Beyond practicing moderation in your own con once while the bubbles arc still rising. ton DC 20090-7167. sumption of holiday drinks, you may also want to do «*.- C2' The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 Health-conscious at holidays MEDICAL DATEBOOK Items for Medical Datebook are 3242. ence Room A from 6-7:30 p.m. on any of us think of the rooms. Reduce heat to a simmer welcome from all hospitals, Wednesday. Cost is $35 per per holidays as a time when, and cook until tender, about one physicians, companies and resi son. The class includes warm- • HEALTH TIPS dents active in the Observer-area M as far as our diets are hour. TUE, JAN. 6 ups, stretching, low-impact aero concerned, all is forgiven; our It's easy to incorporate more medical community. Items Creamy corn casserole - each should be typed or legibly written BREASTFEEDING CLASS bics, cool-down and relaxation sins of the palate are overlooked. of the four servings has only two healthful foods in your holiday A one session class providing But if we take a little time to meal while preparing the stuff and sent to: Medical Datebook, techniques. Registration is grams of fat. Melt two teaspoons do The Observer Newspapers, information to expectant parents plan our holiday foods wisely, we of margarine in a nine-inch glass ing for your turkey. Try adding on the many positive benefits of required by calling MWC at can end up with great-tasting, raisins or diced apples for some 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, pie plate and blend in 1 1/2 48150 or faxed to (313) 591-7279. breastfeeding. Class meets at 6 (313) 655-1100 or toll free 800- nutritious meals that leave us tablespoon of flour. Stir in 8 thing different, and season with p.m. Call Garden City Hospital with nothing to feel sorry or onion, garlic, chives or scallions. 494-1615. St. Mary Hospital is ounces of evaporated skim milk, 458-4330 for registration infor located at Five Mile and Levan guilty about. two cups of cooked corn and Sweet potatoes also taste great mation. The American Institute for salt/pepper to taste. Bake at 350 with raisins, dates or chopped MON, DEC. 22 in Livonia. Cancer Research recently pub apricots mixed in. degrees until creamy and thick - PREMARRIAGE 8TD/HIV CLASS lished a new study emphasizing stirring occasionally about 25 to When it comes to dessert, give State law requires individuals to JAN. 6 & 8 the need for plenty of vegetables, 30 minutes. Serve immediately. family and friends the option of a receive counseling regarding THUR, JAN. 8 fruits and grains in our diets, Instead of preparing deep-fried rich dessert or a platter of fresh, STDs and HIV infections prior to 'MOMS ON THE GO' FITNESS along with physical activity and appetizers for this year's holiday seasonal sliced fruits like applying for a marriage license. An alternating land and water FOCUS ON LIVING SUPPORT weight control, for cancer pre guests, try serving fresh colorful oranges, grapefruit, tangerines Pre-registration is required. The exercise program designed for A self-help group designed to vention overall good health. vegetables, like sliced red and and pears. You may be surprised event begins at 7 p.m. in Canton the special needs of the pregnant bring together persons living While many of us already serve at how many people opt for the and postpartum women which green bell peppers, with a low- at a cost of $25 per couple. Call with cancer. A nurse facilitator vegetables at our holiday meals, fat dip made with non-fat yogurt healthier, lighter meal finale. Health Matters, (313) 513-6393, starts during pregnancy and con we often prepare them with and light sour cream. By incorporating these simple for more information. tinues until your baby is six provides opportunities for all to much more calories and fat than As an alternative to baked changes iritxfryour, cooking, not months old. Presented by the share their mutual concerns. is needed. potatoes, to which we're usually only will your holiday-foods taste Perinatal Education Program of Groups meets in the Medical Drowning vegetables in heavy delicious, they'll be packed with Garden City Hospital and tempted to add high-fat toppings Office Building of Garden City cream sauces or serving potatoes like butter, sour cream and nutritious ingredients that you TUE, DEC. 23 Wayne-Westland YMCA. Physi dripping with butter adds unnec cheese, try serving wild rice with can feel good about serving to SNOWPILE FOR DMC cian's approval required. Meets Hospital and is free of charge. essary, unhealthy fat to our holi raisins and mushrooms. Boil one the whole family. For some 200 child-age patients from 6-7 p.m. Call 458-4330 for Call, 458-3311 for information. day table - calories and fat that cup of water with two cups of For a free brochure send a self- at the Detroit Medical Center, additional information. can be easily skipped without chicken brother in a covered addressed, stamped envelope to: this year's holiday season will be being missed. saucepan. Then add one cup of Institute for Cancer Research, spent in the hospital. In an effort JAN. 8 & 15 Try these calorie cutting sug wild rice, 1/2 cup seedless raisins Dept. TT, P.O. Box 97167 Wash to bring cheer to hospitalized JAN. 6,13, 20,27 gestions: and four ounces of canned mush ington DC 200907167. kids, Children's Hospital is host INFANT CARE CLASS EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT ing SNOWPILE! With the help Learn about caring for newborns of volunteer elves, personal A new support group for persons shopping assistants and expert recovering from an eating disor at St. Mary Hospital's new LASIK from page CI gift wrappers, parents can shop der or for persons who are in Infant Care Class from 7-9 p.m. for their child, choose age-appro need of peer group support. Participants can attend one or priate gifts, and have them Members meet at 6:30 p.m. at a return visit to the surgery three days before with glasses. that complete healing will Garden City Hospital. Call 458- both classes. This will be held in table. The sunglasses were to be Healing would take place over restore close-up vision without wrapped all for free. If you want to help this dona 4330 for registration. the West Addition Conference worn both to protect the eye the next 30 days or so. I could glasses. That happened to every Room A. The first class, taught from sensitivity to the sun and not read and the words on my tion-funded program, bring one I talked with and surely will unwrapped toys and gifts to by a registered nurse, will be to keep me from rubbing my computer monitor were blurred. happen to me also. eyes. Also, persons who wear So I went to Arbor Drugs on Children's Hospital of Michigan, WED, JAN. 7 Getting to Know Your Newborn glasses are not used to having Monday and picked up a pair of 3901 Beaubien, Detroit. Some Success story suggestions are: baby rattles, DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP and the second, Caring for the the eye exposed to the wind. reading glasses (1.5 magnifica On a recent Sunday, I leaned Meets the first Wednesday of Sick Infant. Cost of the class is Until I adjusted to this change, tion) for $14 to get me through baby mirrors, pop-up toys, uni each month at 2:30 p.m. and 7 the wind blowing directly on my the healing process. back in my recliner while watch versity apparel/accessories, p.m. Guest speakers and open $18 for one session or $35 for eyes would cause dryness. So the On Monday, I also went to the ing the Lions on TV and watched tapes, CD players, headphones, discussion provide information both. This class is not just for sunglasses also act as a "wind- Secretary of State's office to get Scott Mitchell throw intercep and books. The collection date is Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 2-8 p.m. and support. Call Garden City parents but anyone who cares for breaker." my driver's license renewed and tions without having to slide my Hospital, 458-4330 for informa an infant and will be held in to ask that my license state that glasses down my nose. For more information call, (313) 745-0064. tion. Pavilion Conference A (second Minimal side effects I didn't need glasses to drive. I I fell asleep in the chair before CHILD & INFANT CPR session). To register call 655- I was supposed to go directly passed that vision test with fly the third quarter ended and Offered monthly at 7 p.m. tb bed when getting home and ing colors. upon awakening looked across Infanfchild resuscitation and 1100 or toll free 800-655 1615. sleep off the side effects. I expe Some readers are interested in the room at the VCR and read MON, JAN. 5 obstructed airway techniques rienced in a wakened state some a full account of side effects and the time. HEART PALS - CARDIAC SUPPORT are taught in the three hour of the "side effects" other complications. I'm sorry, but this Support offered for cardiac class, approved by the American patients sleep off. I did feel a lit is all there is. Tears for 30 min I drive without glasses, walk JAN. 8,12-16, 20 in and out of the house without patients and/or their significant Heart Association. Call Garden tle grittiness in both eyes, like I utes, a feeling of sand in my eyes City Hospital, 458-4330 for infor BREATH-FREE STOP SMOKING had been on the beach and had my glasses fogging, and enjoy other which will meet at 7 p.m. for an hour, and a couple weeks Discussion, education and cama mation. This seven day stop smoking sand blown in my eyes. of wearing reading glasses until several other conveniences that more than half the population in raderie are the focus. Call Gar program has helped more people The next day, my wife drove my close-up vision h restored. den City Hospital, 458-3242. me back to Windsor for the post- There was no pain at any the U.S. does not. in the Detroit metro area kick op check (I would have driven time, during surgery or after Yes, laser eye surgery is great. JAN. 2 - FEB. 11 the cigarette smoking habit. Join except for the patch on my right wards. No headaches, no LASIK is not for everybody, of PRE-POSTNATAL EXERCISE the Livonia Breath-Free Stop eye). Tayfour removed the patch, swelling, no scars, no burning JAN. 5 & 15 course - it's for those who wear The Marian Women's Center at Smoking Program (join the non examined both eyes, pronounced sensation. glasses or contacts but don't CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION St. Mary Hospital in Livonia will them perfectly healthy, and then smoking majority) Jan. 8, 12-16 What's left for me at this point really want to. This six week course provides offer a six-week Pre-postnatal had me read an eye chart. I was is to wait for complete healing to and 20th bf 1998 at the Livonia Emory Daniels is the former information on pregnancy, labor Exercise class that meets for 90 one line away from having 20-20 take place. The worst scenario is and delivery, newborn care and minutes one day a week and is City Hall Complex, Library vision restored, so I left with 80 editor of the Livonia Observer that my near vision may not postpartum care. Weekend class designed to promote fitness and Auditorium, 5 Mile and Farm- percent normal vision - without return without the aid of glasses and currently works in the es and a two session refresher a healthy lifestyle prior to and glasses! in which case I will keep a pair Enhanced Media Department of class are also available. Register following delivery. Class dates ington Roads. All classes start at I drove home that Sunday, of reading glasses at my side. the Observer & Eccentric News early in your pregnancy by call are Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. For more information able to see as well as I could I'm told that is very unlikely, papers. ing Garden City Hospital, 458- and 11 in the Pavilion Confer call, (313) 466-2540. -— -- — — - ADDRESS DIRECTOR Find these sites on tlie World Wide Web * Brought to you by the services off O&E On-Line! To get your business On-Line!, call 313-953-2038 CHILDREN'S SERVICES FLOOR COVERING Birmingham Bloomfield Rochester South Oakland ON-LINE!. 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The audio is and a page that predicts the probabili Christmas Eve work. The answer? He'd Iline s at the shopping Home Page (httpV/wwwimofile.fi/santa/) scratchy in parts but kids will get a kick ties of places that will have a white have to make 822.6 visits per second. malls waiting for your that bills itself as the oldest Christmas out of it anyway. Christmas. Don't share this with the kids, though. kid to visit Santa, you'll site on the Internet. It offers a fun-to- You can hear Santa wish kids a For lots of fun Christmas audio clips It's a bit too snarky for youngsters. The be delighted to know read "Interview with Santa Claus" and Merry Christmas with a distinctively (I used a bunch of them on my PC Talk "Is there a Santa Claus?" site is not for that the Internet is full sections on the various traditions of the Australian accent on the "Christmas radio show the other day) visit "Christ kids, or the young at heart. of opportunities for your season and variations on all the differ Down Under" site mas Playhouse" But just in case you may need to little ones to visit with ent Santa stories from Kris Kringle to (http://www.gil.com.au/ozkidz/Chri8t- (http://www.xtranex.com/scott/xmas.ht counter the cynicism at least two sites the jolly old elf. St. Nick. mas/). There's also a collection of Christ m). have cropped up refuting the implica Granted, nothing Another Finnish site is well worth mas music audio files, For Christmas ideas, recipes, an tions that Santa may somehow me a MIKE takes the place of a per checking out, too. It's called "Radio The "Christmas Around the World" online message from Santa and some myth. Log on the "There IS a Santa WENDLAND sonal visit and a seat in Santa Claus" site at simple ornaments kids can make and Claus!" site that comfortable red (http://www.nettiradio.fi/test/santa/eng/ (http://www.christma8.com/christma8.ht parents will treasure forever, try the (http://web.ukonline.co.uk/member8/rus- lap. But boot up your eng.html) and it offers a Christmas cal ml) offers a clickable tour of dozens of "Greetings from the North Pole" site sell.farr/abof/santa.html) and the PC, put a youngster on your own lap endar. Click on a date and up pops a nations and regions of the world where (http://www.netm.com/eh/christma/sant "Rebuttal Of Analysis" site at and start surfing. The Internet offers short, perfect-to-read-aloud story from you can learn about the way Christmas a.htm). .(http://www.tiac.net/users/barrywel/dece some great opportunities for you and Santa. is celebrated in different cultures. Here's a few more of the Net's more mber/santa rebuttal .htm). your kids to spend quality time together The Santa Claus Home Page also lets Sometime before Christmas Eve, you interesting and fun Santa sites: I hope you visit and enjoy all these this holiday season. your child send Santa an e-mail letter, should visit the "Tracking Santa" Web "Merry Christmas from Santa Claus" sites. My AltaVista search revealed 229,111 delivered by "Rudolph, the Virtual Fly site (http://www.merry-christmas.com/) But, what I really hope you'll do with mentions of Santa Claus in Cyberspace. ing Red Nosed Reindeer" and, the site (http://www.eaze.net/-citius/dlist.htm) "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" all your loved ones Christmas Eve is, Sorting through them all is a daunting tells us, we can expect a personal and download their free little program (http://users.aol.com/chamhtml/AndSan- after surfing cyberspace, turn off the task and, if you let the kids surf unsu answer back by return e-mail from that keeps track of Santa's whereabouts ta.htm) PC, open your family Bible and turn to pervised, they'll run into some inappro Santa himself. on the big night. The program only take "Christmas All year" (http://yule.com/) the Gospel of Luke and read your kids priate material. So, to give you some Another quick and easy place to send a few minutes to download over the Net. "North Pole.Com" (http://www.the- the real Christmas story. You'll find in fun places to visit online with your good an e-mail to Santa with a guaranteed It's shareware. They'll ask you to send north-pole.com/) Chapter two. little boys and girls, I've put together reply is the "Dear Santa Claus" page them a check for $6.99 but you're not "Mr. Claus.Com" (http://mrclaus.com/} Merry Christmas, everyone! some of my favorites. (http://www.choicemall.com/holidays/let forced to pay to use the software. "Santa.Com" (http://Eanta.com/) Expect some delays. All the Christ ter.html). While part of an online shop Open the program up and you can "Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Mike Wendland covers the Internet for mas sites are getting plenty of visits. ping mall, the letter page can be visually "track" Santa's progress. It fea Claus" NBC-TV Newschannel stations across The Santa.Net site, for example, accessed directly and the form is tures a world tracking view, satellite (http://www.barricksinsurance.com/vir- the country and can be seen locally on (http://www.santa.net) claims it receives straightforward enough that youngsters view, customizable messages from ginia.html) WDIV-TV4, Detroit. His "PC Talk" radio about 250,000 visitors a day. But if you can fill it out themselves with adult Santa, Christmas music, Santa sounds, For the skeptics and cynics out there, show airs Saturday afternoons on persist, you'll eventually get through to supervision. and lots more. Send them the money. or for indulging in some "what if calcu WXYTRadio AM1270 and he is the all of these sites. And, by clicking on the Wanna hear from Santa himself? It's worth it. lations, adults may want to check out author of a series of Internet books (call various Christmas and Santa links Besides an e-mail service, the "Santa On a similar note, the Weather Chan the "Is there a Santa Claus?" site 888-222-1866). You can reach him you'll find suggested on many sites, Claus Online" site (http://www.santa- nel has put on a North Pole weather (http://www.lookup.com/Home- through his Web site at you'll find even more places to visit. clausonline.com/) offers a RealAudio 1 i n k pages/72935/santa.html) to learn just http://ivww.pcmike.com BUSINESS MARKETPLACE Marketplace features a ferent models of the video mag are 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 president. CAP10 brand of flavored effer Construction completion is glimpse of suburban business nifiers. a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sun HLS is located at 17000 S. vescent mineral water has expected in the spring of 1998. news and notes, including corpo New equipment ranges in day 12 - 6 p.m. Audiobooks rent Laurel Park Dr., Suite 202, Livo received the prestigious AQUA rate name changes, new prod price from $1,800 to $3,500 and between 26 cents to a dollar a nia. For more information call Award from the International Sears dental opening ucts, office openings, new affilia used from $500 to $1,500 - and day and boasts the largest selec (313) 953-5626. Bottled Water Association Family Dental Center tions, new positions, mergers, magnifies words and pictures up tion of audio books. Featuring (IBWA). Dan Yessian Music of acquisitions and new ways of to 70 times their normal size to audio books from all major pub Boeing awards contract Farmington Hills was involved recently opened a new location doing business. Items for Market restore a persons ability to read, lishers, and offering unlimited J.S. Alberici Construction in the development of the CAP10 in the Sears department store of place should be submitted to write and see photographs again. access to its preferred customers. Co. Inc. an international con jingle for Absopure Water Com Westland Mall. Office manager Observer Newspapers, 36251 Low Vision Solutions is located For information call (248) 477- struction firm with an office in pany as music producer. Tamara Carmany said she is not Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. The at 27520 W. Seven Mile Road, 1188. Livonia - in a joint venture with surprised appointment books fax number is (313) 591-7279. one block west of Inkster Road. The Austin Company of Cleve New construction Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Metro mortgage division land, has been selected by The Ilmore Engineering, the have been filling up since the Thursday and Friday from 10 Rick Shaffner, president of Boeing Company to design a race-engine building arm of Mer store opened. "This Sears loca Low vision solutions a.m. to 4 p.m. and evenings and Metro Mortgage Corporation, focused factory for rocket manu cedes-Benz is building a new tion was built because the com Low Vision Solutions of Saturdays by appointment. For announced the opening of its facturing in Decatur, Alabama. 26,000 square foot technology munity requested it," said Car- Livonia is a new company that more information call (313) 387- new division, Home Loan Spe The first contract to be released center in the Plymouth Oaks many. "The public demanded it sells equipment such as video 1100 or 1-800-685-8802. cialists Inc. HLS Inc. will oper to the Austin Alberici Joint Ven Business Park by magnifiers and daily living aids ate as a d/b/a of Metro Mortgage. ture is for completion of final Campbell/Maniz Inc. a South- and we are filling that neeti." for persons with extremely low Talking Book World Craig Olmsted of Farmington design. field based firm that designs, The Family Dental Center tt vision. Other products include Talking Book World, the Hills is the president of HLS. engineers and constructs indus office at Westland Shopping hand-held magnifiers, large largest retail chain of audio book Olmsted joins HLS with 12 Absopure earns award trial and commercial buildings. 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A person defined in Section 10.19. shall not drive motor vehicle unless he or she is physically qualified to do so (4) Any driver of a public utility service vehicle when being used in cases PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council will hold a Public and, except as provided by this chapter or the Motor Carrier Safety Act of of emergency. Hearing on January 5, 1998, at 7:20 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the 1963, Act No. 181 of the Public Acts of 1963, as amended, has on his or her person the original, or a photographic copy, of a medical examiner's certificate Section 70.22 Drivers • Hour limitations on driving • Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on the following Applicability. proposed ordinance: that he or she is physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle. (A) A motor carrier shall not permit or require a driver of a commercial PROPOSED ORDINANCE Section 70.15 Drivers employed on or before June 10, 1984 - motor vehicle, regardless of the number of motor carriers using the driver's Applicability of chapter • Waivers • Medical qualifications. ORDDMANCE NO. services, to drive for any period after having been on duty sixty hours in any (A) The provisions of this chapter and 49 Code of Federal Regulations seven consecutive days if the employing motor carrier does not operate every AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70, TITLE VII OF THE 391.21 relating to applications for employment, 49 Code of Federal day in the week, or having been on duty seventy hours in any period of eight CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY Regulations 391.23 relating to investigations and inquiries, 49 Code of consecutive days if the employing motor carrier operates motor vehicles every INVOLVING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL Federal Regulations 391.31 relating to road tests, and 49 Code of Federal day of the week. VEHICLES. Regulations 391.35 relating to written examinations do not apply to a driver (B) This section shall not apply to the following drivers if their total who has been a regularly employed driver of an intrastate motor carrier of THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: driving time does not exceed forty hours in any period of seven consecutive property for a continuous period which began on or before June 10, 1984, as days: THAT CHAPTER 70, TITLE VII OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES long as he or she continues to be a regularly employed driver of that motor ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CODE" BE AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION carrier. Such a driver is qualified to drive a motor vehicle if he or she fulfills (1) Any driver-salesperson; 70.08 AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 70,11 THROUGH 70.26: the requirements of Section 70.13 (B) (1) to (10). (2) Any driver delivering home heating fuel from the months. Section 70.08 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the (B) The provisions of this act pertaining to an intrastate driver's (3) Any driver involved with the pickup or delivery of crude oil products definitions contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 390.5 shall apply to medical qualifications do not apply to any driver who: during the time when weight limitations are imposed due to seasonal climatic this chapter, except that the definitions of employer and exempt intracity (1) Has been a regularly employed driver of the motor carrier for a changes; zone shall not apply to this chapter, and except for the following definitions as continuous period which began on or before June 10, 1984; (4) Any driver of a vehicle engaged in seasonal construction related modified: (2) Has continued to be a regularly employed driver of that motor activities within a one hundred-air mile radius of the normal work reporting (A) "Bus" means any motor vehicle designed for carrying sixteen or carrier; location; more passengers, including the driver. Bus does not include a school bus, a (3) With the exception of subsection 70.13 (B) (6), is otherwise (5) Any driver of a motor vehicle which is being used in the delivery of bus defined and certificated under the Motor Bus Transportation Act, Act No. qualified to drive a motor vehicle under Section 10.55.040; beverages to retail businesses. 432 of the Public Acts of 1982, being Sections 474.101 to 474.141 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or a bus operated by a public transit agency (4) Has made application to the motor carrier safety appeal board Section 70.23 Duty activities • Records, false reports, corrections operating under any of the entities set forth in Section sa t SheCDbsmrer INSIDE: Travel Page 1, SectlorvD Keely Wygonik. Editor 313-953-2105 on the web: http://observcr-eccentric.com Sunday, December 21, 1997 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS LINDA ANN CHOMIN Christmas wish list gives 'paws' for thought sking Santa for something can be dangerous. You just might A get what you want. I know because two years ago I asked for an Irish Wolfhound puppy and my woes began. Last year at this time, I was saying "Santa, that puppy's a bundle of trou ble." But another year has passed and Shamrock and I have become the best of friends. That brought me to wondering what local artists and arts supporters were asking Santa for this year. Of course, grownups know the heart of Santa exists in each of us. Lee Alanskas and the other Livonia Arts Commissioners' request for Santa is a tall one. "We wish we could have our own city cultural center that would be a venue for all the visual and perform ing arts, one that would benefit not just the arts community but the citi Comfort or threat: (Above) Chris Burden created this installation of police uniforms meant to fit officers eight feet tall. zens of the community as well," said Some people find it scary, some find it comforting. It's all in your perspective. (Below) This untitled work byAnish Kapoor Alanskas. plays with simple shapes and bright colors. Part of an installation by Kapoor in the DIA's "Changing Spaces" exhibit, it's Unfortunately, the Livonia Arts fun to guess what it is. Some visitors think it looks like an eyeballs Commission's wish is nothing more than that right now. Hopefully, one of the members will take up the reins and lead the project to fruition. It would be nice if the nonprofit organi zation's annual arts and crafts show and a fine arts exhibit at Greenmead Installations reveal Historical Village as well as artist-of- the month shows at Livonia City Hall and the Civic Center Library were all .located in ope place. It took the Plymouth Community Arts Council 25 years to finally achieve their goal. Now, board mem as part of life ber Frank Kuszak has a new wish for Santa as the arts council prepares to dedicate the Joanne Winkleman BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Semme who in the past crafted a large scale coat made of fabric, the seats in our car, even in Hulce Center for the Arts 10 a.m. to 2 STAFF WRITER with the intent of making viewers feel small. works of painting there is canvas, a fabric." p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at 774 North hanging Spaces" just might "Beverly's interested in what happens when Marion Boulton Stroud's founding of The Fab Sheldon in Plymouth. familiar things are in large scale," said Wilkin ric Workshop and Museum in 1977 allowed "I wish that everybody would stop tt change your perception of fabric art. Using fabric, fiber or son. "People immediately get the idea that it's a artists to experiment with the material beyond by the new facility and see what the cat as soon as it begins to move." its use as canvas. Until that time, fabric was Plymouth Community Arts Council processes like weaving and painting, six leading artists of Comfort or threat? Chris Burden leaves the commonly associated with craft or industry, but contributes to the community and in most instances, not the fine arts. Thanks in while they're at it to buy two tickets the latCe 20th century confront viewers with interpretation to the viewer in "L.A.P.D. Uni installation's that evoke emotion and provoke forms" as he confronts viewers with a room full part to The Fabric Workshop artists, who true to for our Mardi Gras dinner or an ad in form are usually ahead of their time, now search the program," said Kuszak. thought in an exhibition continuing through of large scale police uniforms, authentic down to Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Detroit Institute of Arts. the disarmed 92F Beretta handguns. Created in for ways to incorporate fabric into their works. From 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, response to the 1992 Los Angeles riots sparked "In the last 10 to 20 years, artists are not so Feb. 21 arts council patrons will enjoy Organized by The Fabric Workshop and Muse um, a non-profit arts organization in Philadel by the acquittal of Los Angeles Police Depart confined as to what you can use for art like a New Orleans style dinner, music by ment officers accused of beating Rodney King, found objects," said Wilkinson. "Artists are more the New Reformation Dixieland phia and developed by Mary Jane Jacob (a for mer DIA staff member) in collaboration with the the exhibit alludes to the violence of the incident accepting of the mediums and using it in differ Band, and an auction of items includ and the power of the police to protect us from ent ways. People should see this show. We don't ing art and a jersey signed by Detroit artists, "Changing Spaces" deals with such weighty and timely issues as race relations, and violence or to inflict it. have the opportunity to do a lot of contemporary Red Wings player Sergei Federov all . Burden gained famed 25 years ago for perfor exhibits. Every one of the projects is different. at Fox Hills Country Club in Ply the power of police. The imagery ranges in inten sity from a whimsical room-size black cat that mance pieces during which he had himself shot, It's fun to look at. It makes you think. It makes mouth. Tickets are $50 and available crucified on the back of a car and nearly electro you laugh." by calling (313) 416-4ART. rises in the air to an overwhelming installation cuted. • Renee Green, one of whose first exhibits dealt While Kuszak is also wishing for of oversize police uniforms, one of which was lent by Gilbert and Lila Silverman of Bloomfield "Chris is always interested in social problems," with the Kent State shootings and the Vietnam more artists and businesses to donate War, used upholstered fabric and wallpaper to merchandise for the auction, West- Hills. said Wilkinson. "The uniforms are exact except "Changing Spaces" will be presented in two they're meant to-fit a police officer eight feet tall. depict slavery with a spin. land artist Saundra Weed is asking "Contemporary Toile t: aditionally has scenes Santa for crayons. A watercolor consecutive exhibits. Part I includes works by It's interesting. Some people find it scary to walk American artists Chris Burden, Beverly into the room; some find it comforting. Chris of upper middle class or aristocratic life," said instructor at Schoolcraft College and Wilkinson. "The darker scene is where she the Visual Arts Association of Livonia, Semmes, Renee Green, Carrie Mae Weems, Jim wants us to think about whether they're a threat Hodges, and Anish Kapoor who was born in or a comfort." includes life of 18th century African American Weed and her students will exhibit culture, except Green reverses the roles. A black paintings at Livonia City Hall Jan. India and now lives in London. Whether the viewer realizes it or not, fabric Thi8 is not your traditional fiber show," said warms the body as well as the soul and touches man hangs a soldier; another blac: person is 19-30. teaching whites." "I'm asking for. crayons because I Mary Ann Wilkinson, DIA curator of 20th centu nearly all parts of our lives. Unlike the tradition ry art. "The idea was to invite artists who don't al museum, The Fabric Workshop and Museum "She makes the African Americans heroes or feel like being a kid again," said Weed. somehow rising above the condition of slavery. It "Even the smell of crayons means art usually work in fabric - the result is Changing is dedicated to producing works of art because of Spaces." the belief that fabric is a viable art material. Aa looks like a period room so visitors get a sense of work to me. I'm going to elevate the what life was like in those days. Some are diffi lowly crayon to fine art." Kids as well as adults will love Beverly a result of its collaboration with artists, The Fab Semme's big black cat. At first look, the feline ric Workshop and Museum now boasts a collec cult images but in each case it's the black person Weed will probably pass on the who is the hero or in the position of authority." skills she learns to her students appears at rest in a nest.of black velour. In slow tion of more than 4,000 art works. motion, the cat rises from the floor to the ceiling "Most people don't stop and think about what A wine case full of top-of-the-line spirits also which is a lot better than the gift of includes Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill and ice skates and a broken ankle, she and back down again. fabric means to our lives," said Wilkinson. "Fab received for her ninth Christmas. Titled "RISEANDFALL," the cat miniaturizes ric is kind of an invisible part of our lives. It sort the viewer. This element is nothing new for of insinuates itself into our life. Our clothes are Please see FABRIC, D2 The greatest gift of all If Santa thought of everyone but you this Christmas, Weed suggests giving yourself a gift by enrolling in art classes at any one of the several UPDATE locations around town. It's a lot safer than asking for an Irish Wolfhound puppy, The Plymouth Community Arts Classical music listeners await word on who'll pick up baton Council begins classes in drawing, painting, music, and theater on Jan. BY FRANK PftOVENZANO Wagner, who is busy searching for a new job and play 12 and a string program for youth STAFF WRITER ing the organ at St. Paul's Church in Gros9e Pointe. ages eight to 12 on Jan, 14. For more In mid-December, nearly a month after the change of The listenership at the former classical music station, information or to register, call (313) format at WQRS-FM (105.1), former program director said Wagner, may not be plentiful by Arbitron stan 418-4ART. Dave Wagner is back at the station where he was sum dards, but they are loyal. The Ann Arbor Art Center will offer marily dismissed along with other on-air talent. And looking for answers. a slide- taking workshop for artists 7- But on this day, Wagner is not scheduled for the stu In recent weeks, rumors have swirled about which 9.-30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22 and 29 dio. He's picking up his mail along with other memen station would fill the void lea by WQRS. at the center, call (313) 994-8004, ext. tos of his 20-year career at the Southfield-based radio Speculation has included a change in format at local 113. station. commercial stations WWBR-FM, WGPR-FM and StAIT PHOTO BY UWWNCK R. McKCX WCHB-FM. With the classical music format perceived Deborah Kawsky of Plymouth For many classical music listeners outraged at the Different key: WQRS-FM (105.1) has explores the role of women in art from decision by station owners, Greater Media of New Jer as a failing format, however, any commercial station would be hard pressed to gamble on a change to Bach gone from a classical music format to """* Pleas* see tXPRMSlONS, D2 sey, to play head-banging rock music instead of Rach maninoff, the radio veteran Wagner is acause celeb. "the edge" of rock. Former listeners con- "I've become the poster boy for classical music," said Pleaso see UPOATt, D2 tinue to search for a new home. w* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 •ar' • Fabric from page Dl Update from page Dl and Beethoven. Thunderbird wines. Again, the As the format change at COMMENTARY work provokes viewers to ponder Changing Spaces WQRS proved, radio isn't solely differences in histories and per What: An exhibition of Artists Projects from the Fabric Work about music. At the time of the spectives. shop and Museum, Philadelphia. change, WQRS had one of the Remembering WQRS "It illustrates we're closer to When: Part I continues through Sunday, Jan. 4; Part II runs lowest ratings in the market but In order to become more self-sufficient, public radio stations each other than we think," said Friday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Feb. 22. was reportedly operating mod have taken the cue from commercial stations. Wilkinson. Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue. Call estly in the black. After all, listeners attract both advertisers and donations. Carrie Mae Weems* installa (313)833-7900. "I don't know if the (classical) "Public radio has become more market-driven," said Dave Wag tion, The Apple of Adam's Eye" Cost: Free with (suggested) museum admission of $4 adults, $1 format isn't profitable, or just ner. "Everyone in radio realizes that you have to have listeners." debuted in 1983 at the Museum students/children, Founders Society members free. not as profitable as they'd like it And when it comes to classical music, that's the rub. of Modern Art in New York Gity. Related activities: to be," said Wagner. Radio is an open-air democracy where ratings, not critically sig Photography, text and a fiber nificant works of music, determine the agenda. ••'M Artist Lorna Simpson, an African American artist who blends Classical music at WDTR. ££reen, the installation's focal provocative text with photographs challenging conventional Unless there are huge public subsidies, it's unlikely that a for point, has very strong feminist , ; notions of gender and race, discusses her work in the I^ecture FM? mat can be sustained that can't be justified by the marketplace. overtones with wry comments on Hall 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Perhaps the most realistic- To their credit, the on-air'talent at WQRS found ways to break the place of women. . • Mary Arm Wilkinson, DIA curator of 20th century art, hosts place on the airwaves for a re- through the stuffy, didactic ramblings about the great composers "She wasn't going to let Eve a tour of "Changing Spaces" 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. emergence of classical music is to make listening to classical music an informative, compelling take all the responsibility,'' said • Australian artist Narelle Jubelin uses geographic place, WDTR-FM (90.9), owned by the experience. Wilkinson. memory and history to inform her work, discusses her installa Detroit Board of Education. Unfortunately, their on-air work may be a waning art. Anish Kapoor intermingles felt tion 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Lecture Hall. Co-sponsored The station's recent decision to But their many listeners have not forgotten. with fiberglass inserts in his by Craribrook Academy of Art and the Friends of Modern Art. broaden its appeal and the han - By Frank Provenzano installation that appears as so kering for a new classical music many body parts. One of the station has sent rumblings Where are they now? pieces make you think of an eye through the local radio market. Current activities of former WQRS-FM on-air talent: "This is the work everybody "The kids don't need an intro ball. Another work, "Body to In recent weeks, the grapevine • Charles Oreenwell - a pops conductor with the Birmingham responds to, it's so gorgeous," duction to art. They don't know Body, "well, use your imagina has been abuzz with WDTR's Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra said Wilkinson. "Jim uses manu it's art. They have such an open tion. According to Wilkinson imminent sale, estimated at a • Paul Russell - pursuing a career in photography factured silk flowers that he sep mind." Later in the interview though "it's very erotic." market value of $20 million, and • Dave Wagner - playing organ at St. Paul's Church in Grosse arates. Hodges thinks of it as an Wilkinson added, "but it's a good The final installation, "You" is an unconfirmed report that the Pointe, and performing with Alexander Zonjic abstract painting. This waterfall way to introduce them to art a wall of flowers by Jim Hodges. station will air regularly a classi • Dick Wallace - professional voice talent and public relations of flowers is lush. He thinks of it because there is so much to talk It's interesting because of the cal music bloc in early January. consultant as a form of architecture. The about with all of these projects." feet Hodges used flowers. In "We haven't made up our kids love it." American culture, flowers take minds about.classical music, and Part II of "Changing Spaces" on a variety of roles from cele we are not for sale," said Dr. The exhibit is a fun way to opens Friday, Jan. 16, and con pendent consultant's report calls FM (101.9) play classical music bration, to commemorate a birth Arthur Carter, deputy superin introduce kids to art even tinues through Sunday, Feb. 22. for expanding broadcast hours as part of their programing. But day, or to show respect for a per tendent for governmental and though it has its' moments of It features work by international from 12 to 24, improving the sta in recent years, both university son in death. community affairs for the board heaviness. artists. tion's outdated transmitter, operated stations have cut back ofeducation. . offering a wider range of educa on the amount of classical music Carter noted that revenue tion programs and building programing. from a possible sale of the sta alliances with other local public While talks about classical tion would only cover expenses broadcasting stations. programing continue with many from page Dl for about four days in the school Recently, the station hired a interested individuals, Carter is system. new program director, Cliff Rus looking for broader support and In markets throughout the prehistoric to modern times in a 6772. dale, (248) 414-7070. sell, a former WWJ reporter and deep pockets. Ideally, he said, United States, however, public class entitled "The Herstory of Weed teaches a fabric jewelry "Just like a music teacher who press secretary for Detroit corporations or foundations radio stations are being pur •Art: Women and the Visual Arts" and fabric collage painting class teaches scales and timing, if stu Mayor Dennis Archer. The move would need to pick up the addi chased by communications con beginning Jan. 3 at the Birming 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, and dents learn drawing skills and is seen as a step toward further tional costs of a classical music glomerates moving aggressively ham Bloomfield Art Association. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Quilt techniques first, they reach a legitimizing the new direction at program at the station already in the deregulated industry man -?ormore information, call (248) Works in Plymouth. Call (313) level of competency more quickly the least listened to station in burdened by a $500,000 annual dated by the Telecommunica 644-0866. 207-8708. and then they can apply them," the market. budget and few revenue sources. tions Act. passed in June of Classes (taught by Weed) in said Weed. 1995. Weed, who equates herself to a beginning and advanced water- "We are reinventing our "With our new format, we see 'nVusic teacher instilling basics color begin the week of Feb. 2 at That sounds easier than train WDTR is not only in tlu selves." said Carter. "Classical ourselves as narrow-casting, •"before students are able to play a Schoolcraft College, call (313) ing an Irish Wolfhound puppy. nation's fifth largest radio mar music certainly would fit under rather than broadcasting," said piece, will teach classes in 462-4448. Weed teaches these Thank you, Santa. ket but has the wide-range fre our scope of. educational issues. Carter. "Eventually, we'd like to acrylic and oil painting begin same classes beginning Jan. 12 quency (from London, Ontario, to If we can fit a community educa be the C-Span of public educa Fowlerville to Sylvania. Ohio) ning Jan. 7 at the Visual Arts at the Southfield Center for the Linda Ann Chomin is an arts tional need, form a partnership, tion issues." that many buyers find alluring. Association of Livonia. VAAL Arts, call (248) 424-9041. reporter for the Observer & locus on education, then we are offers a variety of classes and Weed will also teach a work Eccentric Newspapers. If you But the board of education. definitely interested." Where classical music fits workshops including a new shop in Sumi brush painting at have an interesting idea for a said Carter, isn't budging. Currently, only CBC-FM (89.9) within WDTR's educational drawing class for young adults Oakland Community College, story involving the visual or per In fact, WDTR commissioned a offers a full-time classical music broadcasting mission, empha with Alice Nichols. For a catalog, Farmington Hills (248) 471-7561 forming arts, call her at (313) study to find ways to broaden format in the metro region. Uni sized Carter, could be deter call Marge Masek at (313) 464- and at Millers Art Center, Fern- 953-2145. the appeal of their educational versity of Michigan's WUOM-FM mined "very, very quickly" if a programing mission. The ihde- • ••SVl.T.Vand Wayne State's WDET- sponsor or donor emerges. Familiar authors on this year's best seller's list BY FRANK PROVENZANO celebrity tqll-alls, self-improve Pynchon - One of the finest sto In his recent novel. Updike months to disseminate. 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The concert is accom Early 20th-century French mum of three-and-a-half hours to Fifty voice choir includes both panied by a narrator and explanations by the performers. Photography; through Jan. 4 - assist and greet visitors in the students and experienced singers "Fifteen Visions: Books by galleries. Organizations and of all ages. St. Paul's Contemporary Regional Artists. groups of 10 welcome. Exhibit . Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five 525 S. State Street. Ann Arbor; runs through Jan. 4. Schedulers Mile Road (west of Inkster Johnson. (704) 884-2975. musical pick-me-up directed by CLASSICAL (313) 764-0395. will design times to meet your! Road). Livonia; (248) 349-8175 Jim Whitten with guest artists BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN schedule; (313) 833-0247. : or (313) 462-4435. the Tinderbox Children's Choir BETNTEFITS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HISTORY VERY SPECIAL ARTS MICHIGAN (under the direction of Ray Through Dec. 28 - "Sacred Arts FRIENDS OF POLISH ART 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 28. Call for Art by people with dis Schmidt). 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 of Haitian Vodou." more than 500 HOLIDAY 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, the "Between the Holidays abilities for a juried exhibition. at the Ciarencevilje High School objects. 315 East Warren at ART GIFTS annual Christmas Wigiiia celebra Spectacular," conducted by Felix Deadline: Jan. 15. Contact Auditorium. 20155 Middlebelt Brush. Detroit. (313) 494-5800. tion, a traditional Polish Resnick. guest artist pianist TOUCH OF LIGHT VSAMI office, 21700 Road (between Seven and Eight Christmas Eve meal. Proceeds David Syme. Program includes Through Dec. 24 - Hand-blown Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, Mile roads). Livonia. Free. (734) benefit the fine arts fund. Polish Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM glass show, featuring work of Ml 48075; (248) 423-1080. 525-1447 Century Club, 5181 E. Outer E minor, Op. 64. Rachmaninoff's Through Dec. 12 - "1997 Winter John Fitzpatrick, including orna MUSIC COMPETITION RENAISSANCE VOICES Drive. Detroit; (313) 455-6207. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor. Degree Show," featuring Mary ments. 23426 Woodward Avenue, The Bohemians Club* a.k.a. The Holiday concert features MS THROUGH THE EYES OF A Op. 30. Temple Beth El. 14 Mile Preston, metalsmithing, and Ferndale; (248) 543-1868. Musicians Club of Greater "Festival of Lessons and Carols" Mark Kolodziejczak, architecture; CHILD at Telegraph Road. 8ioomfield Detroit, will hold its first annual service which is performed annu through Jan. 4 - "Photography A calendar of 12 images selected Hills; (248) 645-BBS0. ANN ARBOR ART CENTER Solo Concerto Competition for ally at King's College in and Site," an exhibit of nine con from the 87-piece international Through Dec. 26 - Holiday Gifts orchestral instruments. Prize Cambridge, England, as well as temporary photographers; exhibit, and holiday cards and r> A isr c E show, featuring 28 artists. 117 money will be awarded. "Ceremony of Carols" by •Fragments Toward a City: note cards. Write/contact the W. Liberty. Ann Arbor; (313) 994- Contestants, between ages of Benjamin Britten, 7 p.m. Sunday, DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Architecture and Photography." National Multiple Sclerosis 8004. 16-22, must submit performance Dec. 21, Christ Episcopal With principal dancers Evelyn 1221 N. Woodward. Bloomfield Society, 733 Third Avenue, New tape by March 1, 1998. Send to: Church, 120 N. Military (at Cisneros and Anthony Randazzo Hills; (248) 645-3323. York, NY, 10017; (800) FIGHT SILK PHOTOGRAPHY Herbert Couf, c/o The Cherry Hill Road), Dearborn. $8, from the San Francisco Ballet, MS. Through Dec. 28 - "Annual Bohemians, 37685 Russett $5 for students and seniors. and Kimberly Glasco and CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF Holiday Photo Sale." 14261 Drive, Farmington Hills, Ml (313) 317-6566 Aleksandar Antomjevtc from the SCIENCE Nadine. Oak Park; (248) 544- 48331. C 3L A. S S E S & HIGHLAND PARK BAPTIST CHURCH National Ballet of Canada, along Through Jan. 4 - "Seasons Lab." 1203. DOCUMENTAUSA WOIt-KSHOI^S The Wonders of His Love, with members of Jacob Lascu's a featured attraction at the * Slides, videotape (no longer than BBAA WINTER CLASSES Highland Park Baptist Church Dance Detroit perform "The Experiment Gallery. 1221 N. GALLERY BIRMINGHAM 15 minutes) for a three-month Chancel Choir and guest concert Registration for Jan. 5-March 28 Nutcracker" ballet. 1 p.m. & 4 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills; Through Dec. 29 - Holiday exhib spring 1988 exhibit. Every sub pianist Michael Faircloth, 4 p.m. classes, new offerings include p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Detroit (248) 645-3324. it, featuring Manel Anoro, John mission will be presented. Artists and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Women and Visual Arts, Color Opera House. 1526 Broadway. Asaro, Sohol Hohn and Rick " of any medium, age free to par 28600 Lahser Road, Southfield. Theory and Application, Detroit. $14-$53 adults. $10-$24 DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Laney. 390 E. Maple. ticipate. The Museum of Tickets complimentary, but rec Experimental Basketry with children and seniors. (313¾ 833- Through Jan. 4 - "Changing Birmingham; (248) 540-8505. Contemporary Art, 23 W. Paper, Introduction to ommended, call (248) 357-5464. 3700 Spaces. Part I," "Splendors of Lawrence St., Ste. 101, Pontiac. CHRISTMAS CAROLS Printmaking. Steel Sculpture TRADITIONAL DANCE SOCIETY Ancient Egypt;" through Jan. 16 CHRISTIES GALLERY Ml 48342. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, the Karen Missavage calls to music Workshop. Birmingham Feb. 22 - "Changing Spaces. Through Dec. 30- * Art Wear's PARK PLAYERS Polanise Chorale in a concert of by Cheri and Steve Whalen. 8 Bloomfield Art Association, 1516 Part II." Suggested admission; $ Gifts." featuring jewelry, hand-'- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 & 1 Polish Christmas songs. St p.m. Saturday. Dec. 27, First Cranbrook Road. Birmingham; 4 adults; $1 students/children; bags, ceramic ornaments. 34649 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, open audi 8arbara, 13534 Colson, Baptist Church. 210 N. Main St.. (248) 644-0866. Founders Society members free: S. Woodward, Birmingham. .; tion for Gilbert and Sullivan's DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Dearborn; (313) 863-6209. Royal Oak. $7, $6 members and (313) 833-7900. 5200 "The Mikado." All roles open for Through March 5-10 a.m.- Woodward Avenue. Detroit. CREATIVE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY casting. Prepare 16 bars of a 12:15 p.m.", "Survey of World MARKETPLACE song to demonstrate vocal range. Art." Holley Room; Thursdays. MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Through Dec. 31 - Annual gift. An accompanist will be provided. Jan. 29. Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 4-6 Through Feb. 1 - "The Mars shop includes all media. ,;. Scheduled performances March p.m., "Drawing for Adults," Show." a planetarium presenta 21-23, 28-30 and April 3-4, Proceeds benefit the arts cenjer. Studio and Galleries: 10 a.m.- tion of the red planet narrated by 1998. North Rosedale Park 47 Williams Street, Pontiac; noon Saturdays Jan. 31. Feb. 7. Star Trek's Patrick Stewart.' (248) 333-7849. Community House, 16^45 14, "Altering Spaces: Installation 1109 Geddes Avenue. Ann Arbor: Scarsdale, Detroit; (313) 459- Art." Holley Room; 10 a.m.-noon (313) 764-0478. 2332. MILLERS ARTISTS SUPPLIES Saturdays Feb. 21. 28 March 7. Through Dec. 31 - 'Holiday Gift HARBOR BELLS "From the African Loom to the NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION Bazaar," featuring works by lojcal English secular hand bell choir African American Quilt." Fees CHASE THE BLUES NIGHT has openings for ringers 18 years artists. 279 W. Nine Mile Road. vary. Classes and workshops 9:30-11:30 p.m.. Dec. 31. featur or older. Must read music. Ferndale; (248) 414-7070. require preregistration. To regis ing Little Sonny and the Detroit «* Rehearsals once a week. Sept. ter call (313) 833-4249. Rhythm Band. First Baptist June. (248) 681-6453. MOORE'S GALLERY PCCA WINTER CLASSES Church, next to Jacobson's. Through Dec. 31 - 'African Gift BREVARD MUSIC CENTER Registration open for classes downtown Birmingham, between AUDITIONS Items." including baskets, batiks, from 4 years old and up. Classes Wilhts and Bates streets. dolls, masks and jewelry. 304 Regional auditions 4-7 p.m. run. Jan. 19 March 4. 407 Pine Admission: $7 adults; $5 chii Sunday, Jan. 11, University of Hamilton Row. Birmingham; Street. Rochester. To register. dren: ( 248) 644-0550. (248) 64-SHONA. Michigan. Room #2043. Brevard (248) 651-4110. Music Center is a summer music ANN ARBOR ART CENTER JAZZ REVISITED festival in the Blue Ridge PARK WEST Winter classes begin the week of 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dec 31, Mountains of North Carolina. The Through Dec. 31 - "Annual Jan. 12. including garden vessel New Year's Eve Gala: Featuring music of Strauss. 'Jazz Revisited." featuring James program runs June 24-Aug. 9, Holiday Show.* featuring Lihda Le workshop, painting landscapes, Bernstein and Webber in a concert of popular waltzes Dapogny's Jazz Band m a celebra 1998 for advanced instrumental Knief. 29469 Northwestern Hwy., figurative painting, 117 W. and Broadway musical favorites, plus the artistry of lion of swinging jazz. Hosted by ists ages 14-35. and for opera Southfield; (248) 354-2343. Liberty, downtown Ann Arbor: professional ballroom dancers, including Glenn fclark Michigan Radio's Hazen students who have completed at (313) 994 8004. Schumacher. Other featured per least one year of college study. and Cindy Geralds of Southfield, 9 p.m. Wednesday, PEWABIC POTTERY formers include vocalist Banu Auditions will serve both admis Dec. 31. The Keith Saxton Sextet will perform for Through Dec. 31 - Annual holiday Gibson and Franz Jackson. sion and scholarship purposes. To CJ II <> 1* A 1^ E dancing onstage after the concert. Party hats, noise- show. "Earthly Treasures." ; Tickets: $25; (248) 6456666. schedule an audition, and for makers provided. Tickets: $25-$55, (Box Seats, $85) 10125 E. Jefferson. Detroit; • LIVONIA CIVIC CHORUS Sponsored by WUOM. WVGR, more Information, call Lynn "Making Spirits Bright." a holiday" 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, (313)833-3700. (313) 822 0954. i SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21,1997 (OF*)D4 ^ I) B S E I V J II E f C E N 1 M I GUIDETQTHE MOVIES BOOKS r—-—•- — -• - - 'Birds of Detroit' could be WW 1:15,405 9:40, NOW TICKETS SUN-TUE 12)0,2 30,4:45,7.00, CeiXfaKlflemai ANASTASU(G) RUBBER (PG) RUBBER (PG) 9:10, WW. 12:30,250,4:45,700 &i'9i.T .Tutjrp« di3v' fJus 1} 25 HOME ALONE 3 (PG)KV SUN-TU II00,1.00,WW 100, (Mute) shew daJy 125,1.35,3 40,540,7:45,945 SUN TU. 11:30,1:45,4:50,645, 900-,WID,11;30,1:45,4:30 SUN-TUE 1230,2:15,455,7:10, 1:00 ANASTASIA(C) 9 20, MD. 12:30,255,4:55,710 tlMffli the perfect stocking stuffer SUN WW. 11:45,2:15,5:00 AUENRESUtlECnON(l) fordRd, )Uwetcfl-27S* SW-TUE1210,2145,5;15745, (313)911-1900 1015; MO. 1210,2:45,5:15,7:45 Acjvanced same-day bcketi available Swtw ftntot IS THERABMAKER(PGU) MjR THEATRES Tetegriph-Sq. i*e ftd. W Side of Birds of Detroit ison. Telegraph SUN-TUE 1:15,4:20,705,9-.50, MO. Each description includes a "Denotes Wrestncwns S1.00FofdTdS1.S0 By Chris C Fisher and Allen T. SI 0-33 2-0241 Star Rochester Hlh 1:35,420,7.05 113-S61-7M0 Churl ic r reference to someplace in the Bargain Matinees Daily 2M Barclay Crde' ANASTASIA(G) GIFT BOOKS NOW ON SALE HOOTiSfxn metro area where the bird • A3 Shows UntJ 6 pm 153-2260 SUN-TU1240,255,505,7:20, (Lone Pine Publishing, $9.95) After6ffflJI.50 described is most likely to be TORANMAKER(PGU) Continuous Shows Oil/ SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY 9 30; MD. 12.40,255,505,7:20 EVE'S BAYOU (R) Ample Partno-TeSord Center found and under what circum LateSlwvsfn.ii Sat No one under age 6 admitted for PG BY HUGH GALLAGHER SW-TUt12»(4.00#iJ25)?00, SUN-TU1245,3:10,5:20,7.40, frteRefJonDrriiSPcpccm DETROIT 9:5¾ WID. * t2ft W.00 9 $5.50) THRU THURSDAY I3fs It ratedftwafter6pm STAFF WRITER stances. And the variety of birds 1O00; WW 1245,3:10,5:20,7:40 is astounding. 700 THEWMG!0fTHED0YE(!QNV Please Call Theatre 1« Shewtimes THANK (PG13) TOMORROW KEYIR OKS (PGU) NPT1TANK(PCU) This handsome, informative The publishers have passed .ll 15,1145,1:45,215,4 20,4 50, SUN-TU 11:30,1:305:30,6:00, SUN-TU 1:30,4:15,655,9:40, guide arrives just in time for SM, 1200(4¾ §1550) WW. 1:30,4:15,6:55 ROCKET MAN (PC13) along a few tidbits of birdlore for 8OC-,WW.11OU00,7O0 700,7:30,940,10:10 800,1015,WW II:30,130,330; MSNEY'S LITTLE MUMAD(G) FAIRY TAU(PG) stocking stuffing. Detroit-area residents: SCREAM2tJl) ' ' SCREAM 2 (R) WED. 11:30,1:30,5,150,6:00,8:00, SUN-TU ICO, 3 00,5:10; WW 1:00, RED CORNER (R) For the avid birdwatcher or JlK-VfO. 1200,130,720, (4:30, 10.45,11:15, 1:30,200,3 30,4:10, IMS 30),5:10 the young would-be birdwatcher, • In early November, north 5:(035150) 7:10,SUN-TUOMY 4.40,6:45,715,7 45,9 30,1000, NOWTOfTS NP TOMORROW NEVER DIES STARSNP TROOPERS (I) No Children under 6 after 6 pm for R & alike, this is a treasure - a book west winds over the Detroit area 8.00,950, 1020 PCURitedFtnsStrcooJY AKASTASU(G) (PC13) SUN-TU 7:15,1005; WW. 7:15 the zeroes in on our own back sometimes bring a local Golden TOMORROW KEYER WES (PGU) Recorrmended mm 1205,2:50 (5:0)3 11:30,1:30. SUN-TUE 1100,1700,1:45,245, yards and parks. Eagle migration. JJ.50) 7:50, SUN-TDE OMY1CC00 4:30,530,7:15; 815; 9.50,1055; • The winter months are a WW. 11:00,1200,1:45,2:45,4 30, This book is the latest in a FOR RICHER OR WORE* (PC13) series of books from Lone Pine good time to find swans offshore SUN.TUL 200. 'M S (4:40 © 53O,WW.11O0,12.0Q,1:45,2:45, 4 30,5:30,7:15,8:15,9:50,1055 United ArtkH Oakland focusing on identifying the birds at Belle Isle. Because Lake St. $3 50) 7:15,9:45; WW. 12(0,2:15 S*9f IrvoaU Mai 5ho*ti«Pofltlt<6-12 NOW TICKETS Inside Oakland Mai in a particular location. Detroit- Clair and the Detroit River do (4:40 §55.50)7:15 LrvoniaMal,Wd(Jebeftal7^ 2405 Tetegraph Rd. East side cf NPAMSTAD(R) 110-585-7041 area resident and birder Allen T. not always freeze over entirely, SUN -TU. 11.45,12.45,3:15,415, Aty TIMES SUN-THURS (104764800 ALL SEATS 99( AU SHOWS Chartier and wildlife specialist they often attract a wide variety JlO-mW 6:45,7:30,1000,10:45; WED. 11:45, of seabirds and waterfowl. 1245,3:15,4:15; WO. 11:45,12:45, SCREAM 2 (R) NY fREERefl on Drinks Ei Popcorn Chris C. Fisher describe 125 Noil Town Center 8 Bargain MatneaDaJy 3:15,4:15,6:30,7:30,9-.40,10:40 SUN-TUS1200,2:30,500,7:30, H0UDAYKW1NEE5 species of birds that that can be rendering the subtle differences • The lakeshores and river N»i Rd South of 1-96 • AS Shews Una 5pm Ccfltinuous Shews Oily NOVrTKKETS 1O10& 100,4:00,6:50,9:30, WW. FAIRY TAU(PG) found in the Detroit area, at between some species with preci valleys around the Detroit area (810)344*77 SUN-TUS. 100,3:10,5 20,7:30 Late Shows ln.fi Sat NPSCREAM2(R) 1200,230,5 00,710 SI :00,4:00, least part of each year. act as natural pathways, funnel- Advance same-day tickets available 6:50 WW. 1.O0,5:10,5 20 sion. THRU THURSDAY SUN-TUE. 11:10,100,2.00,3,45, For the uninitiated, bird The publishers provide birders ing birds along their north-south 4 45,6:50,7:45,9:15,1050, WW. AUEN RESURRECTION (R) 'ROCKETMAN (PG) GIFT BOOKS NOW ON SALE watching has become one of the migration routes. TITANIC (PG13) 11.10,100,200,3:45,4:45; SUN-TUS. 1245,3:30,7:20,1000; SUN-TUS. 1:20,5:203:50,7.40,9:40 with several visual aids. At the WW. 1:20,320,5:30 • With the disappearance of 12.00,4 CO, 800 NOWTKKETS WW. 1145,3:30,7:20" most popular hobbies in the top of each page is a symbol TITANIC (PGU) MADOTY(PGH) southern Michigan's second 1:00,5:00,900 WD 'ONLY NP FOR HOU OR POORER rrflLA»WL£R(PCl}) country. But you might imagine showing where the bird featured SUN-TU 1200,100(4:0).5:033 SUN,IUS.1:45,<:2O,650,9:2O growth forests, the state parks, mANK(PGI3) (MH) SUN-TU. 1230,3:45,7:00,9¾ that the Detroit area wouldn't be would be found. At the bottom of S350)SOO, 9-.15; VWU>. 12.00. T:00 WW, 12:30,3:45,7:00 WW. 1:45,4:20 game areas and other public (4,0035350)6:10 11:00,2:45,6:30,1005 SUN.-TU.il :20,12 30,215,3.0), REDCORNER(R) prime birding country - oh, sure the page is a simple but useful WW. 11:30,3:15,7:15 5.15,615,9:30,11 OS; MO. 11:20, BOOGIE NIGHTS (R) lands around Detroit have come HOME ALONE in (Ft) SUN-TU 1:15,4:15,7:10,9-.40: SUN.-WW.9:30 lots of sparrows and pigeons, a chart showing when the birds SUN-WW. 12.00,230(5003 MOUSE HUNT (PG) 1230,2:15,300,5:15; to play an essential role in pre 12:15,230,5:00,7.10,920 WW 115,415,7:10 few nasty crows and a robin now are most common in the Detroit 53.50) 7:30, SWUEONLYIOOQ NOW? TICKETS WCHlC«NUNOER4AfTER6PM serving biodiversity. AM)STAD(R) and then. Well, this book is out area (defined as Wayne, Oak THE JACKAL (R) EXCEPT ON C OR PG RATED FUMS • According to a survey in 11,45,1:00,300,4:15,6 20,7 30, to prove how wrong those land and Macomb counties) and SUN-WWl:3O(4:10§$35O)6:50, Fortune magazine, more Ameri 9:30,10 30 notions are. Detroit's Great a "Quick ID" summary of fea SUN-TUE ONLY 9:30 United Artists cans prefer birding over golf FOR RKHER OR POORER (R) FOR RICHER OR POORER (PG1 J) Lakes location and variety of ter tures. A map at the beginning SttrSouthfleM 12 Oaks when asked how they unwind on SUN-WWI2M,23)(5:003 11:15,1:40,4.30,720,950 rain make a suitable home for a shows the location of parks that RUBBER (PG) 12 Mile betown Telegraph and InsxJeTwefveOaLsMal vacation. U»)7:30,SUN-TUE 10.00 110-585-7041 WaterfordOntmall variety of birds, both those who are prime birding areas. AKAnASU(C) 1230,245,5:15,7 25,940 Northwestern ofl 1-6¾ 248-353-STAR Ait TlVttS SUN-THURS. 7501 rtqhbndRd stay around awhile and those The authors' descriptions of SUN-MO. 12:15,2:45 (5:15 3 The book also includes some No co« under age 6 admitted for S E. cexner M-S9& VWSams Lale Rd who use Detroit as a handy rest the birds' features and habits 5350)7:35,5UN-TUOMY930 24 How Movie line interesting information for PC13SR rated fJms after 6pm TOMORROW NEVER DIES (PCI 3) ing spot on their way to some are clear and simple, straight MfWWHTH THE GARDEN OF NY (110)666-7900 novice birders, a glossary, refer GOOD AND EYIl(ll) place else. English rather than scientific. OwVadft NPTTTANK(PC13) SUN-TU 11:45,215,5:10,7:45, CALL77FHM5I5S1 ences, a checklist and indexes of SUN-WW. 1:45 (5:503 53 50JSUN- Stadium Seating and Digital Sound The quality paperback is The authors use some human Warren & Wayne Rds 100),11:00,1200,200,3:00,4:00, 1020, WW, 11:45,2,15,510,745 names (common and scientific I. TUE OMT 9 JO MOUSEHUNT(PG)NV Makes for the Best M«rle superbly designed by Carol analogies, but a note at the front •RUBBER (PC) 313425-7700 600,7:15,810,101 This is the perfect book to NOW TICKETS SUN-TU 12:30,2:40,4.40,715, Eioerierxe In Oakland County Dragich for attractiveness and warns about overstating any SUN-VKD. 12:15,230(4:453 Bargain Matinees Datry introduce children to bird watch NP TOMORROW NEVER WIS (PGU) 920, MD. 12.30,2,40,4,40,715 $3.25 (TrtHJTt) SHOWS DAILY S3 50) 7.O0,SUN-TU OMY 9 30 AJ Show* Untd 6 pm quick field reference. The color bird's "humanlike" habits. The ing. 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NOWTJOTS 100,4^0,7.001512-00,2.30,4-55, 5325)6 45,7.20,9/15,9 50 are vivid and finely detailed, nized their book for easy compar MD.I1S0,1;15,2,20,{4;1S&4 50(J Keey Twin Onema TOMORROW NEVER DIES (PCI 3) NPMOUSEHUKT(PG) 7:30 THERAM(AKU(PG13) 5325) •Orchard Lite Rd 11:15,11.45,1:45,215,4:15,4 45, 1000,1220,240,500,7-25,945 SUN-TU 17<5,3:45,6 45,9 55; MOUSEHUNT(PG) • at Cass Lake Rd 7.10,740,9:50,1020, NO VIP TICKETS FOR RICHER OR POORER (PG13) KPSCREAM2(R) WW 1245,3:45,645 SUN-TUS 1210,215, (4:¾ ¢-53 25) . 6821900 7:10,9-15;WED 1210.215,(4-3041 Sat & Sun coly Al Seats 1100,1:40,4-20,720,1000 10.30,1145,1745,2:15,2:45,3:45, Foreign policy expert looks 1325) 5150 before 6 pm, 52 50 after ALIUS 4 (R) 515,6:15,6.45,8:25,9:00,9:35 4.00,9:55 NOWJKJCFJS TITANIC (PGU) SUN-TU 120),10),(4COS 50041 MAD CITY (PG13) AXASTASU(G) NPAML5TAD(PG) United Artbts 53 25) 8 DO, 9 00, WW 12 CO, 1,00, SUN.4 30,700,920 11:40,155, 1000,11:45,1:15,3:30,4:30,645, WettRhref (4.001132$) MON-TUt 700,9:20 RAINMAKER (PGU) 800,10» NOW TICKETS at danger of rogue regimes 1105,1:50,4.25,7.00,9:35 ItflM RICrlER Oft POORER (PCIi) 9M3«, HOME ALONE 3 (PG) RED CORNER (R) 2HodWestrfMxjc3eheit SUN-TUE 12 20,240(5:IOeS32$) SUN-TU 9.0) THE JACKAL (R) 1040,1:30,350,5:40,7:30,8:30, I1D-7U4572 7-20,9 4¾ WED. 12 20,2 40, (5101 leader of the Arab world. Our regard to countries like Iran and WAND OUT (PC13) 400,7:30,9.55 ' 1020 Rogue Regimes AUrMJSW-IH/W. $325) current policy toward Iraq is one Iraq, the United States embargo SUN. 5.00,7:15,TU 7:15 LITTLE MERMAID (G) NOW nans BY Raymond Tanter 11:40,200 NP HOME ALONE 3 (PC) SCREAM 2 (R) of containment, writes Tanter, of Cuba justifiably frustrates TTTANKlK1))NV SUN-TU 1200,120,2 30,(50) 3 St. Martin's Press, 1997, $29.95 CLOSED WEDNESDAY MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN (R) 11:10,12.0),1:35,2,40,4:15,5.00, which means applying economic those eager to invest in Ameri 705 PM ' 7:10,9:30 SLN-TU1200,40O,8.O),WW S3 25) 7.00,7.30,9.30,10 00; MD sanctions and supervising its ca's rogue neighbor to the south. NOWTXKT5 1200,4 00,800 12.00,2.30.(5.00153 25) weapons supply. What must be considered, the JUJENtRESURKCTIONOT) TOMORROW NEYERDES(PG)NV FOR RICHER OR POORER (PGU) The demise of. 11:10,2:10,5-20,7:50,1030 SUN-TU 1145,2:10,4:40,7:20, SUN-TUE 11:45,2 20(4:503 $3 25) the Soviet Union But as Tanter points out, some author maintains, is whether 10:05; WED. 11:45,2:15,5:10,7.45 7:30,9 55. WW 11:45,2 20(4 50 3 analysts suggest that "need Cuba is still a threat to our HiltoniJ AnxjMmcnts SOWTKKFTS did not leave a MOUSEHUNT(PG)NV 5325) Showcase Cinemas JhsMiH RUBBFJtK) political vacuum rather than greed" motivates national security. Perhaps our Westlandl-8 1130,1:50,4:10,6:30,8:50 SW-TU. 12:20,2:35,4,50,7:10, RUBBER (PG) for long. It was Saddam Hussein. Proponents of policy of containment simply 9:25; 1220,235,4:50,715 SUN-TUE 12 30,245, (4 45 3 S3 25) Ssssm SMOWameRd, THERAKMAKER(PG13) soon filled with what is commonly called the plays into Castro's hands, where to bM of Warren Rd 11:20,220,610,9:10 FOR RKHtt OR POORER 7:15,9 20 WEO 12:30,2.145, (4.45 i Auburn Mb 1-14 an eclectic mix European school of thought, they by he uses it to invoke emergen 313-729-1060 THE JACKAL (R) (PCH)NY 5325) 21S0N.OpjyteRd accuse the United States of Bargam Matinees Oily 7.40, AND 1025 SUN-TU 100,4:00,7.00,9:25; ALIEN RESURRECTION (R) of third-world cy measures and thereby main Between University & Walton BW A! Shews UntJ 6 pm MD. 100,4.00,7:00 SUN-TUE 1:00,9:2¾ M0100 nations that had wanting not rehabilitation but tains power. Ironically, trade 110-373-2660 ANAJTAStt(C) Corttkious Shows Dat'y 1015,1230,30),5:15 RUB8E1(PC) ANAHASU(G) been flexing simply retribution, a dangerous restrictions may actually enable Bargain Matinees Dairy SUN-TU 1720,235,4:50,715, 1215,2-15,(4:30153 25) AjfShows until 6 pm Late Show frlS S«. ESTHER their muscles for course of action that will rein "Castro to deny political liberties MU THURSDAY 9:3O,WW.1220,235,4:50,7:!5 JACKAL (R) UTTMANN force Iraq's separationist tenden Con&ntwjs Shews 02iy MILAM.WLU(K13)NV SUN-TUE (4:101 $325)6-50; WW some time. to his potential challengers and Late Shewed Sal cies. Thus, Hussein has nothing SUN-TU. 1245,145,650,9¾ (4:103 5325) Belligerent human rights to the Cuban peo TKJiU THURSDAY - TTTANK(PCl3) to lose by defiance and nothing 11:00,245,6:30,10.15 Stir Winchester MD. 1245,3:45,630 and ambitious, they now seek to ple." Yua i Uoslmtri kaplti to gain by compliance. Accord TITANIC (PGU) •Wai.O0.Sfi0,9.00' 1136 5. Rochester Rd, HOME ALONE 3 (PG)NV confront the world and the sole An insider during the Reagan SUN-TU. 1205,2:40,505,7:30, ing to this view, not until we 12.00,400,800 ' THANK (PC13) ! WnchesterMal remaining superpower on their and Bush years, Dr. Tanter 9-35; MD. 1205,240,5:05,7 30 WW. 100,5.00,9.00 1200,4:00, 80) (110)656-1160 own terms. Characterized by embrace Iraq with proper eco takes us behind the scenes, to SCREAM 2 (R) NY TTTANK(PC13) \MD. 11:30,3:15,7:15 No one under aae 6 admitted lor nomic and political incentives SUN-TU 1200,750,5:00,7 45, TeffKe Cinema sponsorship of terrorist activi foreign policy briefings and 1100,2:45,6:30,10:15 MOUSE HUNT (PG) PC13SRraied«rns after 6 pm will it modify its behavior. 1015 304COP1yw/hRd ties, eagerness to acquire meetings with top-level decision «D. 11:30,.115,7:15 1050,100,110,5:20,7:30,9:45 a7O5,9:45;MD.12.00,2 30, 313261-3330 weapons of mass destruction and The latter policy was, in fact, makers. His analyses of current TOMORROW NEVER DIES (PG13) AHSTAD0V) HPMOUSEHUNT(PC) 503,7:45¾ 705 10.+0,):10,1:40,2.40,3:50,420, 1703,3:15,6:30,940 12.15,220,4:45,700,9-.10 possession of large-scale conven adopted by our government in hostilities are followed by sce AMASTA5U(C)NV A! Shows $1 Except shows after 6 p m 5:10,6:40,7:10,7:40,9:20,9:50, SCREAM (R) NOW TICKETS tional forces, their threat, the 1980s, when Washington narios of possible future activi 10:45,1):15,1245,1:30,200,3:30, NPHOMEALOKE3(PG) SUN-MO, 1210,215,4:35 on f Fiday S Saturday Er 75( al shows though sometimes ambiguous, 10-20 Tuesday sought to accommodate Iraq as a ties, including-Libya's construc MOUSE HUNT (PG) 4:15,4:45,6:45,715,7:45,9:30, 11:03,1700,1:50,2:30,400,500, cannot be ignored. means of countering the new 10W, 10:3-) 6-20,7:20,8:45,9:40 tion of a chemical weapons facto 1130,2.10,4:30,7.O0, *10 SUNDAY-THURSDAY University of Michigan profes dangers coming from Iran. Yet ry, North Korea's internal col AMSTAD(R) RUBBER (PG) NOWTKKITS Box Ctfce opens at 4.O0pm sor of political science and for the current facts indicate that 1200,3-20,6:50,9:40 10.45,1250,3«,,5:10, 7:20,9», RUB6U(PG) lapse, and a limited war between Mr«lno>awTl>eatft Mcnday-PrirJayonly SOttAM(R) 11:15,1:15,3:30,5:30,7:30,8:30, mer senior staff member of the containment is appropriate, Syria and Israel over the Golan 211lWooAwd 10.45,11:20,1:30,2.00,3:30,4:10, 9-.30 National Security Council Ray writes Tanter, while pointing out Heights. CwntcwBflTiingham CiR Theatre (or features and 6:50,7:20,7:50,9/.30,10.00,1030 ANASTASA(C) mond Tanter addresses the issue that even during the early 11:30,1:40,330,600,810, 644AM Times Professor Tanter's "Rogue FOR RICHER Oft POORER (PC13) HP Denotes He Pai Engagernents of outlaw nations in his recent 1980s, he was part of a minority Regimes" provides an insightful 11:15,11:40,1:50,220,4:3530), Star Theatres WCONfiDEXTLAl(l) r\M^TK«T$BYrW«!CAU ID requredforTratedsho« publication entitled "Rogue that "perceived Baghdad to be a look into the tight-rope balanc 7:15,7:45,9:45,10.25 TheWxtfs Best Theatres 11:10,200,50),7:50 Baroan Matlnea DaJy J4 00 Al Shows] IAMIAKU(K13) (248) «4^1M AND KAVt YOUR Regimes." Included in his dis threat to Israel and a competi ing act that makes up our for RUBBER (PC) «SA,MAJTtRCAM)OR AMERICAN tion to Egypt" as well as "a .1W0, TOO, 300,3:50,5:15,7:25, Starting before 600 pm 1245,4:15,7:10,9-.5S cussion are Iran, Iraq, Libya, eign policy. It will fascinate and fjmSSKAOYA75<5UK:rW(a 9:35 Now accepfjog Visa h MasterCard THE|ACKAL(R) Syria, Cuba and North Korea. threat to the United States instruct the reader who is con 'NF Derates fo Pass Lnc^ment 11:45,6:40 PER TftAVSACnON Wtl AfflT TO What do the leaders of these because it was engaged in inter AJJW54(R) AUTUEPHONESAUS Main Art Theatre * cerned with international 4:40 PM MBNGrflMM GARDEN Of national terrorism and prolifera 118 Main at 11 MJe regimes hope to accomplish, he affairs. ANASTASIA(C) SttflohfrR COM AM) EYit(R) BEAT THE HOUDAYWSrffl Royal Oi asks. How accurate is America's tion of weapons of mass destruc "Rogue Regimes" is available 10.45,12.4¾ al 14 Male 300.9:20 ALKN*UUblECT»N(R) «M» AND ISOCaTT 100» 241542-0110 perception of the problem each tion." tLAM4AXU(PC-13} 32289 jctoR Road at Borders. 1O10PMOMY NOWAYAJLAIUATTHEMX cal77-HLMSeit542 one poses? And how appropriate -1210AM': (1)0)545-2070 The perception of threat and Esther Littm ami is a resident OfflOl PheoeOrden2pm-10pmul TK |AOW{l) Oil FOR SATURDAY SHOYTIMES is our response? how to respond is also an issue of Bloomfleld Township. She is H}murx)er)Qe6adrri(led[cfPC13! (241)542-5191 A case in point is Iraq. The 11:10,1:45,425,7.05,«$ NPTTTANKffCU) J)25(TW14jn)SHOW$DAAY in our dealings with Cuba. a private tutor with Una . LmUMEMWO(G) M ratedSms after 6pm SUN-TU 11.00,2.50,6:40,1030 United States regards its charis Should we grant assistance to its Dwotkin and Associates. Yon 11:30,1:20 matic ruler, Saddam Hussein, as *T(H4v)»OWNIYlRD<5 MO. 11,03,250 TKJCITS AVAJlA$iJ AJ THE BOX Of f KI impoverished people or apply can leave her a message from a United ArthtsTlNatm WTCWRROWNEYOWEJ ORFH0NE810-542O180 an opportunistic aggressor, economic sanctions? 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Send news leads to Linda donations and holding special Hills. Wearing white gloves, they Ann Chomin, Arts & Leisure promotions. sifted through old post cards, reporter, Observer Newspapers, For more information, call shrunken skulls, and Egyptian 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI (313)453-5764. amulets, 48150, or fax them to (313) 591- ART AFTER ARTIFACTS Watson, a junior at CCS, cre 7279. Inspired by history and ated an interactive chair ANIMAL ODYSSEY anthropology, local Center for inspired by hand-carved, hand If you're looking for a one-of-a- Creative Studies students Lora held wooden dance puppets kind present for your favorite Watson of Westland; LaQuinieso called Ehuya crafted by the animal lover, stop by the Animal Hopkins, Bloomfield Hills; Kuyu tribe from the Congo in Odyssey Gift Gallery, 971 North Michelle Fournier, Rochester; Africa. Mill in Plymouth. Laura Cohen, Franklin, and "I was attracted to these pup Porcelain tiles by Diane Dunn LaShirl Alexander, Southfield pets because they require some of Livonia; wildlife photographs created art on display at Gallerie one's imagination and movement by Axel Fisser and stained glass Blu in Birmingham. The exhibit to give them life and a voice," by Jenna, Plymouth; whimsical continues through Jan. 8. said Watson. "When danced, animal sculptures, Trina Rior- The class, Art and Artifact they are a vehicle for the imagi dan; duck sculptures, Bob Per- with professor Susan Aaron-Tay nation. But without participa rish; painted rocks by Cathy lor, fiber design section chair of tion from a puppeteer, they are Petix; handmade ceramic cat the crafts department, required inanimate." dolls such as "Purr Noel," and a students to select and study a "I am encouraging people to cat angel doll, make for special prehistoric or historic object then interact with the chair; many of gifts. . create an art piece or series of the parts of the chair are mov Other items, though not by works in any medium inspired able," she said. "Much like the artists, are still unique-stuffed by that object. Before registering puppets, the chair is lifeless dogs and cats which sing Christ for the class, each student was until someone 'dances with the mas carols, fox and zebra shaped interviewed by Aaron-Taylor. chair' and gives it life." backpacks for kids, a variety of They had to show they were Hopkins was inspired by the jewelry in the shape of animals interested in archeological traditional Japanese garment, from pigs to frogs, animal fig research and anthropological the kimono, particularly a white urines, purses shaped like objects as well as having estab wedding kimono. Drawing on the. flamingos and cows, and tee- lished their own personal artistic Japanese art of kite making and shirts that change colors when direction. similar marital themes of the kimono between Eastern and you go out in the sun. The students were given Western civilizations, Hopkins Animal Odyssey, which carries access to the non-exhibited col created a wedding dress in the several products benefiting ani lections of Cranbrook Institute of form of a kite, using the lace and chiffon of an old wedding dress. r NOCTURNAL PLANET Glory Days: Glen Barr, a graduate Livonia Franklin High School and Center for Glenn Barr, who grew up in Creative Studies, painted this acrylic titled "Hines Drive." Livonia and graduated from Franklin High School, is exhibit ing his latest paintings, prints m m A frl -jy .' :. '•^m m M A and drawings in a show titled in Hamtramck. campaign, the public effort has charge card. Donors will receive mmw &&& ^^^''^Vmm^Lmmm "Nocturnal Planet" through Dec. A profile on Barr was featured raised $388,000. Combined with a 1997 tax benefit W& iElral 31 at C Pop Gallery, 515 South in the national art magazine the initial outlay, the total cam V*'r ^mmK^B^^BMMMm Lafayette, Suite D, in Royal Oak. x Juxtapoz earlier this year. paign has netted to date *>^£ • Barr, a graduate of Center for DSO - ON THE WEB •"*»'. For more information, call $1,227,600. r • ">• -¾ Creative Studies, is known for The Detroit Symphony Orches -$Umi mdL (248)398-9999. The cultural institutions par tra home page is now on the d m^mrt% ^¾^ J I %. 4BmJA his comic/animation work (Ren ff pf ;-':• V 18^¾¾¾ i ^ SKf^k' & Stimpy, Bjork MTV video) as HUDSON'S GIFT TO THE ARTS ticipating in Hudson's Team 500 World Wide Web. The address is: iH&W' "'•'• well as for his paintings. He has In June, Hudson's announced include Center for Creative www.detroitsymphony.com ' $ also designed graphic and comic its Team 500 campaign intended Studies. Children's Museum, The site was developed and ^V'^fe' JPW book covers, CD covers including to raise $1.5 million to aid Detroit Historical Museum, hosted by EDS' Interactive mm "Soul Assassins" and "Saturday Detroit's arts ad cultural institu Detroit Public Library, Detroit Architects business. Morning- Cartoons Greatest tions. Science Center, Detroit Institute The new site will feature the 7 spp ' $P~*3J9MN ±J ^HSflM^^^L ^mMMWm ; .•/•';•••••.'.-:. Hits," and the .covers of month To kick off the campaign, Hud of Arts. Detroit Symphony latest DS*0 concert information, 1 lies such as Orbit and Hour. For son's made an initial gift of Orchestra, International Insti broadcast schedules and ticket the 1994-95 season of the Fox TV $500,000. At the same time, tute of Metropolitan Detroit, information, DSO and Orchestra ipSM network series "Home Improve Hudson's announced it would set Museum of African American Hall history and information on ment," Barr assisted with the out to raise an additional History and Your Heritage DSO educational programs. Furry friends: For one-of-a-kind animal gifts, the Ani animated into. Barr also devel $500,000 from the public, and House. 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Performances 8 p.m. Tuesdays - the Arts and Sciences and votes Colman has spent the last 16 Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2, 6 for the Academy Awards. Thanksgivings and Christmases ifnd 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and Colman may judge a lot of with Meadow Brook Theatre 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range movies, but he does not consider crew and actors. Many of them from $23 to $33.50 depending on himself judgmental of the actors always spend Thanksgiving, ^rformance day, call (248) 377- he works with. Christmas Eve and Christmas 300. "I'm fair," said Colman. "I Day together. IY ANDREA BURMANN (FECIAL WRITER approach people slowly and try "People become a family after not to make snap judgments." a certain length of time," said Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean He does admit, however, that he Colman. "We feel we're a fami- rid nasty Grinch. Despite his is impatient. ly." npopularity, everybody loves "He is impatient, but he gets Carpenter likens Colman's ooth Colman who portrays the more upset with himself than presence in the "family" to that Id miser in Meadow Brook The with other people," said Carpen of Ebenezer Scrooge's "awaken atre's annual production of ter. "For instance, if he forgets a ing" at the end of "A Christmas Charles Dickens' "A Christmas line or something, he'll get made Carol." farol." at himself for messing up." Scrooge comes alive in the end. { This season marks the 600th Vigilant said that the kids on That is the same sort of life that ime this veteran stage, Broad- the set of "A Christmas Carol" Booth brings to our family at ay, movie and TV actor will love Colman. Meadow Brook. ortray Scrooge at Michigan's argest regional theater. * "Mr. Colman is as appealing on-stage as he is off," said Mike COMING SOON! Vigilant, Meadow Brook The atre's public relations manager. MEADOW BROOK THEATRE |lf he wasn't, the audience Christmas classic: Booth Colman (left) and Paul Hopper in Meadow Brook Theatre's Wouldn't demand that he come 16th annual production of "A Christmas Carol." back every year." 1 After playing crotchety old fecfooge every year except one ally plays a doctor, a lawyer, or a storyteller. Colman is from the "old school" £ince 1982, Colman has become scientist. "Mr. Colman is extremely con of acting. hynonymous with the part for "He always plays an educated genial," he said. "People just "he shows up for work every ferea theatergoers. But, like man," said Carpenter. "He's wait for him to start telling sto day in a jacket and a tie, even for Scrooge, this is more to the 74- never played the truck driver." ries. But he is also interested in rehearsals," said Carpenter. year-old Los Angeles resident Colman began his acting what other people are doing. His "He's always done that. Booth than meets the eye. Florida? career when he was 9 years old relationships are not one-sided. has an old black and white pic § * He's acted in 50 motion pic with, ironically, Charles Dickens' It's give and take." ture of him on the set of tures ranging from MGM's "David Copperfield." He read the Most of Colman's long-term 'Casablanca' with the film's fjulius Caesar" to a John Wayne part of Copperfield for a radio friendships have come from peo stars, and there is Booth, in his Western. There have also been show in Oregon where he was ple he's worked with in the the jacket and tie, standing off to featured roles in several hun 1 born and grew up. ater, either on tour or on stage. one side." HOME SHOW dred episodes of TV series such "But you really can't make long- Colman likes the way things las "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Colman studied acting at the term friendships working on a were in the past, but he adapts peannie." Most recently he did University of Washington and 'to the present. fen episode for "Star Trek Voy Japanese for a year at the Uni movie," he said. "Pictures are Explore the Latest ager." versity of Michigan. It wasn't things of the moment." "I enjoy what I'm doing today, until after serving in the army It was through one of his instead of reliving the past," said i Colman has also made a slew during World War II that he friends, Terry Kilburn. that Col Colman. "There is no profit in Florida Lifestyle Trends! iof TV commercials and has dab man landed his first job at that. You have to deal with bled in the soap operas. Fro moved to New York City to act what's happening now. You can't • Get details about popular Sunshine State areas: many months he was a professor on Broadway. Meadow Brook Theatre in 1971. live in the air. That's dream on "General Hospital" and a doc He made his Broadway stage Colman acted with Kilburn in Southeast Region... Gulf Coast... Central Florida. land," he clarified. tor on "The Young and The Rest debut in Irwin Shaw's war "The Andersonville Trial" in Los • Single-Family Homes... Manufactured Homes... Villas. less." drama, "The Assassin." During Angeles in 1961. Ten years later, There is one thing Colman has not adapted to however, driving ' Colman looks like a grandfa- his stay in-New York from 1943- Kilburn was Meadow Brook The • Many Lifestyle Choices: Country Club... Retirement... therly type, save the distin 1951, Colman acted on Broad atre's Artistic Director, and he in Michigan. & Family Neighborhoods. guished air about him. He wears way with the likes of Sir Noel sent for Colman to play Captain "He drives in LA all the time, a jacket and tie, his gray hair is Coward, Fredric March and Wirz in the Meadow Brook pro but he simply refuses to drive in • Major Florida Banks. freatly combined, and he sits Basil Rathbone. duction of the same play. Auburn Hills," said Carpenter. Vvith his legs crossed. His hands Yet despite all the charming During one of the show's per "If he wants to go somewhere Detroit Area's Biggest are folded neatly in his lap, and talented actors of his day. formances there was a man with when he's here, he relies on the Florida Lifestyle Event! except when he uses them to Colman's most admired actor is a gun in the audience. Someone kindness of strangers." |talk animatedly. He is alert, not one of his contemporaries. It sitting next to him noticed the When Colman is in town for relaxed, peaceful. is silent film star Lon Chanev, fun and the man was escorted "Christmas Carol" he usually 2 DAYS ONLY! • "If I'm in a play that I don't Sr. out of the theater before he could stays on Oakland University's like much, I would rather in a "He was an American origi do any harm. campus, along with the other SAT. & SUN. • Jan. 3rd & 4th picture, or even on junk TV," nal," said Colman. his eyes "As it turned out, he was a out-of-town actors. He usually 11AM TO 5 PM Both Days said Colman. "And vice versa. sparkling behind gold-rimmed Civil War buff, a Union support fills in his free time reading in •But usually when you're an actor spectacles. "And a great artist." er, who was not particularly fond the campus library or listening you have to take what comes to Colman often reminisces about of Captain Wirz," said Colman to public radio. Colman enjoys Movi Hilton reading biographies of theatrical 21111 Haggerty Rd. • Novi, Michigan iyou, unless you're a great profes- roles he has played and the peo laughing, the smile lines around W>- 'sional." ple he has worked with. Vigilant his eyes deepening. Save that subjects and mystery stories. 1-275 at 8 Mile Exit ; Terry Carpenter; Meadow describes Colman as a "walking episode, no other attempt has Though an avid stage actor, ;Brook Theatre's stage manger treasury of entertainment infor ever been made on his life. 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Lake Orion, Oxford: 248-475-4596 Rochester-Rochester Hilts: 248-852-3222 A Hometown Communications Network™ publication mm mmm D8(0F*) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 TRAVEL Saddle up dudes for winter at the Double JJ ranch BY HUGH QALLAGHER decided to forgo that and do this. designed by Arthur Hills and STAFF WRITER It was new, looked challenging. once rated by Golf Digest as Winter on a working ranch is a We're used to the 24-hour mode "best in the state." The Thor quiet time - a time to mend not the 9 to 5 mode." oughbred has a modern loft fences, paint buildings and catch Both Lipsitzes had experience hotel, the Homestead Condo up on paperwork. in outdoor activities. Bob, 45, miniums (with up to three bed But at the Double JJ Resort had been executive, director of rooms) and a corporate confer^ Ranch, the activity level picks up Tamarack camps from 1982 to ence center. as guests arrive to cross country 1987 and Joan, 40, had worked In July, the resort will add a ski, tube down a hill, drive a as a counselor and administrator new and unusual feature - the team of huskies, ride horses at the camps. Back Forty Resort, which Joan Hcross snowy landscapes, hold Bob had also formed a non Lipsitz calls a. double exclusive i/>rporate brainstorming sessions profit educational association, resort. The, couple have received in wooded settings and then with Joan as director, that pro a state community block grant to come in from the cold to warm by moted learning through field help in the $3 million project. a fire or kick up their heels for a experience. This led to formation The Double JJ Ranch has been country line dance. of "Corporate Challenge," a man an adults-only facility. The new The Double JJ Resort in Roth- agement training company that Back Forty will recreate a kids- bury, Mich., near Muskegon, is provides outdoor experiences for only ranch for the children of an all-year, 1,200-acre facility corporate clientele. ranch guests. The special ranch that combines the typical golf The Double JJ was founded in will feature camp sleeping units and water sports resort with a 1937 as the Jack and Jill Ranch designed as conestoga wagons, western style dude ranch. Since by George Storm as an adults- teepees, tree houses and bunk 1988, Bob and Joan Lipsitz of only, all-inclusive vacation houses. Bloomfield Hills have owned the resort, originally geared to sin "There will be lots of activities resort, dividing their time gles. The Lipsitzes are the for children - horseback riding, between the city and country ranch's fourth owners. target sports, a swimming hole, and continuously adding to the "When we bought it, it was a not just a swimming pool but typical ranch. Some rooms have ropes, swings, more a Tom amenities and activities at the Hard rid\ng. Horses are an important part of the experience at the Double JJ. Double JJ. bunkbeds, no phones, no TVs," S#wyer kind of thing and "We were doing a lot of travel said Joan. evening entertainment," Lipsitz ing, looking at different sites and In 1993, the couple opened the said. getting tired of politics," said Thoroughbred Golf Club, north Mom and Dad will be nearby sled and cross country ski races. scious," Lipsitz said. want in the surroundings they Joan Lipsitz. "We'd always of the original ranch. The club at the regular Ranch resort The Double JJ Siberian Round- The ranch atmosphere is want," she said. worked for large agencies and has an 18-hole golf course doing their own thing, but still Up sled races includes four, six emphasized in the summer with The couple have more plans able to check in on the kids. and eight-dog sprints using a weekly Friday rodeo. for the resort in the coming But families can also stay Siberians only. The ranch has The Lipsitzes divide the time years, including more hotel together in a family-exclusive Siberian and Alaskan huskies. between Bloomfield Hills and rooms and condos, another 18- section of the Back Forty which the Double JJ. The couple's sons, hole golf course and a "wee will have family cabins. The ranch gives visitors Brian, 14, and Michael, 12, links" par-3 course for their "It's really a destination lessons in dog sledding. attend Bloomfield Hills schools. young Back Forty guests. resort, everything is there," Lip "We have been so well "One is into horses. The oldest, The ranch facility is open May sitz said. received, no one has been truly Brian, he loves every bit of it. through November. The Loft Everything includes horseback uncomfortable," Lipsitz said And Michael is the golfer," Lip Hotel and Homestead at Thor riding (the ranch has 90 horses); about the dog sledding. "We're sitz said. "There are great oughbred are open year round. canoes, rowboats and paddle- careful how we take care of the schools here. They like the city The resort offers daily, weekend, boats on two private lakes; golf; animals. We encourage guests to and they like the ranch. This is mini-vacation and weeklong. miniature golf; archery; tennis; meet the dogs, meet the horses, the best of both worlds. They're packages. The packages are cen volleyball; horseshoes; biking; and they're really comfortable good kids." tered around horseback riding,; country-style entertainment with it. We get them to the point The couple commute three or golf or a combination of the two.1 every evening; a mechanical where they mush their own four times a week. Joan Lipsitz All-inclusive packages include bull; hayrides and sleighrides; teams." continues her corporate chal dining in the Ranch Chuck and, in winter, dog sledding, For horseback riders, the lenge activities, which is another Wagon and discounts for meals cross-country skiing; tubing and resort offers beginner, intermedi major part of the resort's pro at the Sundance Saloon and more. ate and advanced rides. gram. Steakhouse at Thoroughbred. In February, the Double JJ "Everyone rides at their own "We can offer corporate groups Home on the range: The ranch house at the Double JJ Resort in cooperation with the comfort level, of course some exactly what they're looking for. For more information on the takes visitors back to the Old West. White Lake Chamber of Com adults try to ride beyond their As a ranch, it was too uncomfort Double JJ, call 1-(800)DOUBLE merce sponsors a two-week level but we restrain them able for corporate getaways, but JJ. SnowFest highlighted by dog because we are so safety con now we can give them what they Great Escapes features various The British Airways "alcohol Registration is free at the Toronto's arts scene. running multi-media behind-the- period, AAA Michigan reports. travel news items. 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Minielli, Ryan Muzzell and Nick Stevenson skated to Reed, all of Livonia; Nick Biskelonis, an 8-3 triumph Plymouth; Peter Barilovich, Dear over the Patriots to born. STAFF PHOTO BY JWJAGDFEIB The Meteors are coached by Steve remain unbeaten in Barnas and Chris Nolan. The team the league. Zebras coach: Floyd managers are Mimi and Dave Bar Carter returns for his sec ilovich. STAFF PHOTO BY BRYAN MITCHELL ond stint at Wayne Memo rial. Elks hoop shoot champs ^¾¾^¼¾.¾ Among the six champions crowned at the 26th annual Elks Hoop Shoot contest, sponsored by Livonia Parks 2nd stint & Recreation and Lodge No. 2246 on Dec. 13 at Livonia Churchill High School included: Boys 12-13 — Mike Allie, 19 of 25; Carter returns Girls 12-13 — Lindsay Cecil, 15 of 25; ' Boys 10-11 — James Marcicki, 19 of Spartans freeze Patriots to alma mater 25; Girls 10-11 — Lauren Trosell, 10 of 25; Boys 8-9 — Eddie Duggan, 18 of 25; Girls 8-9 — Ashley Carlomusto, Wayne to coach seven of 25. Lang scores 4 in 8-3 Stevenson win The six champions advance to the Southeast District finals Jan. 10 at football squad Churchill to compete against eight BY BRAD EMONS other winners from the Metro area. STAFF WRITER PREP HOCKEY Livonia Stevenson coach Mike Harris wanted his team to BY BRAD EMONS be undefeated in the South Division of the Suburban High rebound (off a hard drive off the stick of Sinks). STAFF WRITER AAU giris hoop tryouts School Hockey League going into its Wednesday, Jan. 7 Franklin's lone goal during the period came from senior Floyd Career hopes to make the Girls AAU basketball tryouts for game with Livonia Churchill. All-Stater Greg Job at 2:50 to cut trie deficit to 4-2. most out otriifl.Becond term as the Livonia Lasers' 11-and-under and Mission more than accomplished. In the third period, Fawkes and'Lang teamed up for goals, Wayne Memorial varsity football 10-arid-under teams will be from 7-9 The Spartans, getting four goals from Jeff Lang, flew into while Jeremiah White (from Job) countered for Franklin. coach. p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 and noon-2 the holiday break with a 8-3 victory over Livonia Franklin All told, Franklin was outshot 33-20. . The 54-year-old Carter, who p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Livonia in a game played Friday at Edgar Arena. "It's always a challenge playing a crosstown rival," Harris spent 13 years as Wayne's head Stevenson High School. Stevenson is now 7-3-1 overall and 6-0 in the SHSHL, said. "Franklin will do well. They have only four seniors and coach (1972-84) before moving to Girls playing in the Livonia Junior while Churchill is 4-1-1 and 4-0. they will be a force to be reckoned with, you can never take Dearborn Heights Crestwood for Athletic League are encouraged to "This game meant a lot and we just stepped up," Harris them for granted. the next 11 (1985-95), is back participate, allowing them a chance to said. "We know Churchill is a big, quick forechecking team, "They really worked hard tonight. We just had a good again with the Zebras. play on an all-girls team when the so what we've got to work on is position play in our own end. offensive night." He was announced as the LAJL season ends. Right now we're scrambling around a little bit." The loss dropped the Patriots to 4-3-1 overall and 1-2-1 in school's head coach on Thursday. For more information, call Stevne- The 19-day break should give the Spartans and Churchill, the South Division of the SHSHL. "I'm a firm believer that God's son varsity girls basketball coach for that matter, enough time to work out any kinks. Franklin had only seven forwards available and 14 got a plan for all us and some Wayne Henry at (313) 523-9400. Lang, who came to the Spartans from last year's Plymouth times you don't know what's in AA Midget state champion team, appeared to be in mid-sea skaters total. "I'm not disappointed in our play, we gave 150 percent store for you," Carter said. "But son form with four goals and one assist. all I know is that I feel blessed. UAL re-elects Wright "He's a senior who will be an Academic All-Stater, a leader even when we were slowed down," Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt said. "We had some breakdowns with our defense- "I'm excited and elated to have Dennis Wright was re-elected presi in the classroom and on the ice, just a quality kid," Harris the chance. And I'm thankful the said. "He's a kid with a lot going for him. He's much in the men and oiir forwards in the slot, especially in the first peri dent of the Livonia Junior Athletic od." committee had confidence in me League at the LJAL's annual meeting same mold as some of the guys who have played for us in the and thought I had enough quali past like a Mike Schmidt, a Kit Mastroberto and a Brian Several times, the Patriots were unable to clear the puck Dec. 3. , out in front of goaltender Philip Brady, who was under siege ties to lead the program." Rounding out the slate of elected Calka." Carter replaces Chuck Howton, The Spartans came out red-hot, outshooting Franklin 15-3 for much of the first two periods. (Chris McComb was in goal officers include Tim Kavanaugh (Vice- for Stevenson.) who stepped down after going 60- President), Dave Falzon (Treasurer) in the opening period to take a 3-1 lead. 57 in 13 seasons as Wayne's head Willie Wilson opened the scoring with a steal, an unassist "We have to tighten up our defense and play a better sys and Belinda Kelton-Bosley (Secre tem," Jobbitt said. "We had one player suspended from coach. tary). ed goal at 4:53. Steve Anderson made it 2-0 at 7:29 from Ironically, Howton replaced Mike Radakovich and Lang. But Franklin's Trevor Skocen school and had only two lines. We couldn't play a third line, Retiring from the LJAL Board of answered from Jeff Job and Erik Rakoczy at 11:21 to cut the and with just seven forwards — that was killing us." Carter after the 1984 season. Directors, after many years of service, margin to 2-1. Jobbitt, meanwhile, won't have another opportunity to During his stint at Wayne, Carter was 62-55. He was 56-44 include George Culp and Don Doer. Lang then scored the first of his four goals from Darin play the Spartans until Feb. 6. Culp had served on the board since Fawkes and Ryan Sinks at 12:15 to close out the period. "That's a very good Stevenson hockey.team and their at Crestwood, leading the Charg ers to the 1991 state playoffs 1992 and held positions of Vice-Presi In the middle period, Stevenson outshot the Patriots 12-8 coach had them doing a lot of good things," Jobbitt said. "We while earning Detroit Free Press dent and Blue Jay Unit Director. He and added three more goals — Lang (from Fawkes and just hope to improve the next time we play them and give Metro West and Tri-River League also coached baseball, basketball and Sinks), Bill Marshall (from Radakovich), and Lang on a them a better game." football. Coach of the Year honors. Doer had been on the LJAL Board Carter, a physical education since 1983, holding various positions instructor at Wayne who started including Treasurer, Basketball Com with the district in 1969, missioner, Football Commissioner, Churchill returned to school after his stint Vice-President and Blue Jay Unit at Crestwood to coach the JV Director. He also coached baseball, team in 1996. Last fall he moved basketball and football. up as a varsity assistant as The LJAL also elected six directors Wayne finished 1-8 overall in to each unit to the Board of Directors: snaps out Howton's final year. Blue Jays — Bill Cox, Craig Carter and Wayne defensive Dominiak, John Kiselewski, Larry coordinator Doug Mac, who Meier, Tom Traub and Tom Wolford; played for Carter at Wayne before Eagles — Don Babcock, Miles starring at Saginaw Valley State, of slump were the only two candidates to Davis, Tim Kavanaugh, Jim Samuls- ki, Ed Wallace and Greg Wiza; interview for the job. Falcons — Larry Casey, Dave Fal BY RICHARD L, SHOOK Wayne athletic director Bill zon, Tim Hollandsworth, Bill Rabe, STAFF WRITER Hawley conducted the interviews Jim Ross and Bob St. Clair; last week along with principal Orioles — Cy Adams, Phil Adkins, Livonia Churchill found a little ray of. Leo Schuster, assistant principal Mike Hissong, Bernie McMahon, sunshine to end the 1997 portion of the Dennis Healy and Wayne-West- Kent Musser and Eric Wurmlinger. boys basketball season. land Schools administrator Bill Churchill recorded its first victory of Middel. the season Thursday, 61-47, over win- "We're looking forward to hav Youth hockey runner-up less Livonia Stevenson. { ing Floyd back in charge," Haw Both schools will take a short break The Livonia Squirt B Canadiens ley said. "He certainly has the and won't play again until Jan. 6, 1998. experience, has a great philoso reached the finals of the Farmington Churchill (1-3) resumes at Garden City Hills Thankgiving Tournament by phy about football and works while Stevenson (0-3) travels to Red- with kids exceptionally well. winning four of five games, including ford Union. a shutout. "He's a fine coach, very knowl "The kids are probably tired of me," edgeable. He'll work hard and I Members of the Canadiens include: Spartans' coach Tim Newman said. Nick Hill (goalie), Brian King, Brent feel real positive he'll do a good "We'll be off a week and start practic job." DeMarco, Whitney Greco, Matt Burk, ing again Dec. 26." Rylahd Phelps, Jamie Smith, Chris Carter said he talked Thursday Churchill forced a ton of turnovers with Mac and is confident he will Attard, Chris Bridge, Mike Cullinan, off its pressure defense (12 in the first Tim Wilson, Scott Stevens, Seth remain on the staff. Carter will quarter alone) and showed good ball also stay on as Wayne's varsity Diegel, Steve Rakoczy, Matt Staples movement on offense. and Justin Stadler. boys track coach. "Offensively," Coach Rick Austin "I know it's a tough job that's The coaching staff includes Bob said, "we got some good penetration. Stadler, Bob Hill, Mike Miller, Kevin going to take a lot of hard work," "We tell our kids the penetration Carter said. "It's just like what I Furlong and Key Rybka. makes for easy baskets. We have young •> •:• V:" read the other day in the paper guards and they're just learning the To submit items fbr the Observer about what Chuck Gordon (West- game right now. : Sports Scene, write to Brad Emons> '• *<-i< i'^y, land John Glenn's head coach) "This was a good game to win before was told by Lloyd Carr: There 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. the break," STAJT PHOTO BY TOM IIAIIRV A8160;or send via fax to (313) 691- Justin Jakes led the Chargers with Pressure cooker: Justin Jakes (center) of Livonia Churchill is W9, pursued by Stevenson's Bryan Schleif (left) and Marty Kennedy. " Please sec CARTER, K2 Please see CHARGER VICTORY, E2 E2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 Shamrocks slide by PftVS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Eaglets in OT, 74-66 Clarenceville wins, BYDANSTICKRADT throws with 10.1 seconds left, STAFF WRITER that put the Shamrocks up 62- but loses star center • Not to speak in cliche, but if 59. Friday's prep boys basketball "Mike to be the go-to guy. I Livonia Clarenceville started life without one of its top players clash between Orchard Lake St. like to be able to help my team Wednesday on a winning note with a 63-42 boys basketball victory at Mary's and Redford-Detroit mates out when the game is Dearborn Heights Crestwood. Catholic Central is any indica close," said Young. "I think my The Trojans learned that starting senior center and top scorer teammates have a lot of confi Justin Villanueva will be out six weeks after suffering a broken tion, fans of the Catholic League dence in me and I have a lot of £tre in for another exciting sea confidence in them. We came thumb in Tuesday's loss to Hamtramck. ,,,. son. together in overtime after they Junior guard Albert Deljosevic picked up the slack, leading the ' Backed by the strong inside made that great shot at the end." winners with a career-high 32 points, including nine in the decisive play of 6-foot-9 senior center fourth quarter when Clarenceville outscored the Chargers, 21-5. St. Mary's sent the game into Deljosevic hit seven of nine free throws down the stretch. Chris Young and the backcourt overtime on an off-balanced, pro- tandem of junior Nick Moore range three-pointer by Maurice "He's, a good player and can really shoot it," Clarenceville coach and senior Don Slankster, visit- Seawright with one second left Rick Larson said. jng Catholic Central overcame a in regulation. The 6-3 sophomore Freshman forward Scott Wion, making his first varsity start, 48-,44 deficit after three quarters guard had a fine all-around added 12. L . -,, , and held on for a thrilling 74-66 game, finishing with 19 points, "It's going to be challenge for our team, but it will make us overtime decision over the seven steals, six assists, five stronger," said Rick Larson, whose team is 2-1 overall. Eaglets. rebounds and three blocks, but Richard Lee led Crestwood {1-2) with 17 points, while Matt Behren ! Young powered his way to 19 was held in check in overtime. added 10. joints, 20 rebounds and five Moore scored on a free-throw blocked shots while Moore scored "It was pretty much back-and-forth for three quarters, but we and a runner-in-the-lane, and extended our defense and started putting pressure on them that led ;a game-high 20 points to go Slanskster hit a pair of jumpers ;alqng with seven assists and four to a few easy baskets," said Larson, whose Trojans led 42-37 after for a 69-63 CC lead in overtime three quarters. rebounds, and Slankster regis before Seawright fouled out with tered 15 points and snagged 10 2:03 remaining. • YPSILANTI 55, WAYNE 51: A 10-2 run to end the first half Friday propelled the host Braves past Wayne Memorial in a Mega Conference-Red Division opener. rebounds for Catholic Central. "St. Mary's is a very athletic The trio combined for all of the ST AIT PHOTO BY DAN DEAN Both teams are 2-1 overall. team, maybe even more so than Senior guard Derrick Bird led the winners with 21 points, while Andrae Brooks Shamrocks' 18 points in the last year," said Corratti, whose Leather work: Redford Catholic Central's Chris Young contributed 15. fourth quarter and 11 of 12 in team improved to 2-0. "They are (right) had this shot blocked, but finished the night the extra session, where Catholic going to be a good team. It was Senior guard Brian Williams led Wayne with a game-high 24. Senior forward Karl Central closed the game with 12- nice for us to get out of here with with 19 points and 20 rebounds as the Shamrocks won Calloway added seven. !4 run. CC held St. Mary's to just a win against a very athletic in overtime. Wayne outscored Yosi 29-23 in the second half, but couldn"t overcome a 32-22 J-of-10 shooting and two free team. We have a tough stretch halftime deficit. throws in overtime. coming up and this was a good but they didn't fall," added before St. Mary's built a 48-42 Ypsi made 17 of 32 free throws, while Wayne was 14 of 21. £: "We really started to play well character builder for us." Butcher. "Then when CC got lead with 3:33 left in the stanza. •LUTHERAN WESTLAND 65, LUTHERAN NORTHWEST 60: Senior center Rrad &vthe fourth quarter and in the The Eaglets, meanwhile, are a that seven-point lead,. I think we Catholic Central outscored the Woehlke scored 19 points and junior forward Ryan Ollinger chipped in with 15 Fn ^overtime. We had some guys young team still searching for an panicked a little and our shot Eaglets 32-18 the rest of the way day, leading Lutheran High Westland (2-2, 1-1) to the Metro Conference victory at „that stepped up," said CC coach identity - and its first win. Still, selection wasn't as good. But I to pull out the win. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest (3-1. 1-1). jRick Corratti. "A lot of these St. Mar/s coach Dennis Butcher saw some things that I liked. I Senior guard Joe Jonna added Wpehlke and Ollinger also combined for 20 rebounds (12 and eight). jguys were on the (state champi is pleased with his team's overall think I saw some guys growing 12 points, seven rebounds and Junior forward Tom Habitz and senior guard Scott Randall tallied 13 and 11. onship) football team and I think performance so far this season up and maturing out there six assists for the Shamrocks, respectively. cthey really believed in them- despite an 0-3 start. tonight. We were just a little while junior forward Dave Lusky Randall's four free throws down the stretch sealed the victory. •Jselves. They really wanted to "I think its a little discourag unlucky down the stretch." added four points and eight The Warriors overcame deficits of 31-25 (halftime) and 50-40 (late in the third JcomjB here and beat these guys." ing, but we have been playing Catholic Central led 14-12 rebounds. quarter) by outscoring the Crusaders 21-8 in the decisive fourth quarter. ;' |£ was the University of Michi- very hard," he said. "We have after the first quarter and built a Sophomore guard Jermaine Lutheran Westland was 13 of 14 from the free throw line in the second half. jgarr-bound Young that seemed to been in all three of our ball 25-14 advantage midway Gonzales supplied 17 points, six Jason Ehlfeldt led Northwest with 17. •jbe the go-to guy all evening for games. All three of our games through the second quarter assists and five rebounds for the •ST. ALPHONSUS 85, HURON VALLEY 68: Jeremy ZahrVs game high 27 points jthe Shamrocks, despite being were games that we could have before St. Mary's senior guard Eaglets, who shot only 7-for-23 were not enough Friday as Dearborn St. Alphonsus (21 overall) earned the victory 'double- and triple-teamed. won. That's all a coach can ask Matt McDaniel (nine points) from beyond the arc, over host Westland Huron Valley Lutheran (1-3) in a non-leaguer Friday at Marshall iYoung recorded eight points in for. kept the game close by connect Catholic Centraf is idle until Junior High. • CC'8 18-14 fourth quarter'come The Eaglets seemed to be out ing on three straight triples for Friday when the Shamrocks play Tom Husby and Jason Bytner each addefl 14 points for the Hawks, who were back, including a thunderous of sync in overtime. the Eaglets, who trailed 29-25 at Detroit St. Martin dePorres. St. outscored 27-15 in the final quarter. two-handed slam with 6:06 left "We had some open looks at intermission. The third quarter Mary's will travel Monday to M. Anasco and P. Cavanaugh led St. Alphonsus with 20 and 17. respectively. in regulation and a pair of free the (three-pointer) in overtime, saw five ties or lead changes Detroit U-D Jesuit. "We played flat, maybe it was because of final exam week." Huron Valley coach Bill Ohlsson. "We didn't come out running, the mental part we were lacking." Chargers victory from page El Carter from page El 16 points, Lamar Smitth had 12 and both point of the game where we had to do some "Stevenson worked hard," Austin said. are no shortcuts for hard Parade All-America running Corey Cook and Erik Uhlinger scored 10. thing." "They did a nice job of blocking on the work.' And like he said, 'You back Rick Rogers, who played Cook had a triple-double by adding 11 Churchill shot 42 percent (26-for-62) to boards. And they have a nice screening and have to come early and stay at Michigan; and Pat- Sheri assists and 12 rebounds. Stevenson's 33 percent (15-for-46). Neither cutting game." late.' I believe in that." dan, who played 11 years in •j Mike Voutsinas paced the Spartans with team was overwhelming at the line, the One of the few things Austin would like After the first of the year, the Major Leagues. 12 points and Dave Stando had 10. Chargers making 14-of-23 and the Spartans his= team to work on is to break a habit the Carter said he plans to meet Several of his former play ;r£hurchill outscored Stevenson, 7-3, in the half their 30 attempts. Chargers were successful with against the individually with each return ers have gone on to coach gftdl 1:31 of the first quarter to take an 18- Stevenson had problems against the full- Spartans —- using their hands on defense. ing player to set athletic and including former Ypsilanti St. JfHead and expanded it to 33-23 at halftime. court pressure Churchill put on. Churchill got a lot of turnovers with tip- academic goals. John's player Bob Sutton, now • The Spartans got a lift in the third period, "We've got eood kids," Newman said. "But steals and slapped balls. "I have a strong feeling the head coach at Army; Bat trailing 46-29, when they abandoned their some are forced to play out of position. "We're not playing 'help' defense," Austin about young people," Carter tle Creek Central's Al Slamer ione in favor of pressure defense and They're doing the best they can. said. "We're still playing with our hands said. "I believe you have to and Grosse He's Kevin Wilt- brought in five fresh players to do it — Paul "I'll say this about our kids — they didn't ' instead of our feet." demand and confront, and it son. Powers, Stando, Marty Kennedy, Matt Free quit. Austin started a freshman, 6-foot-4 has to be done daily, from the Carter is a 1961 Wayne born and Bryan Schleif. Kennedy and Schleif "You have to give their kids credit. They Michael Copeland, at center. Copeland only least talented to the most tal High grad. were starters. work hard. They trap hard. They play well scored two points but he held his own defen ented. I'm going to touch them After graduating from high "We had to," Newman said. "It was at that together." sively and moved well. all as far as that goes. school, Carter worked 3^ "I think discipline is the years at a Fisher Body plant key. The kids want it and while attending college class Prime Plumbing Inc. believe in it. I'll get after that es. McKelvey's 35 leads Ocelots to 113-80 victory real hard." As a 20-year-old walkon. • Clean Prompt Service Already Carter is thinking Carter lettered three years Like the tide, Schoolcraft Col lead into halftime, but coach Angie Negri scbred 14 of her game- Water Heaters high 18 points in the opening stanza as about what he plans to imple (1965-67) as a defensive back lege's men's basketball team just Carlos Briggs said his team did ment for next season. at Eastern Michigan where he Competitive Prices keeps rolling along. n't play well. That changed in Madonna took a 45-24 lead by halftime. Residential & Commercial Tiffin never got closer than 15 points to "It starts with good, sound played under Jerry Raymond The Ocelots (9-2) took an easy the second half as the Ocelots the Lady Crusaders in the second half. fundamental defense," he for two seasons and one for Free Estimates 113-80 home win over St. Clair quickly mounted a 25-point Besides Negri's 18, Dawn Pete and said. "We'll fly around, but Dan Boisture. Licensed & Insured (Ont.) CCC Wednesday. It was advantage, Katie Cushman each scored 13 points. stay as close to basic funda "I worked in Willow Run the Ocelots first Eastern Confer Derek McKelvey played a Negri also had three assists and seven Over 30 Years Experience steals, while Pelc had five rebounds, mentals. The/11 respect us for where they made the Corvairs ence contest of the season. strong game and scored 35 our sportsmanship and our and Novas," Carter recalled. 5634)130 Schoolcraft took a 10-point points to lead Schoolcraft. Kevin three assists and two steals, and Cush man added six assists and three steals. tenacity on defense. "I took a leave of absence from Melson added 25 points and Madonna (now 7-4) played solid "Offensively, we run a lot of my job because I always want Emeka Okonkwo had 12. defense, making 19 steals in the game misdirection. I used the Wing- ed to play. I was out of it for •Madonna 78, Tiffin 61 (women): and forcing 29 turnovers.(the Crusaders T at Crestwood with a three- three years. I weighed about Madonna University's women's team had 19). The Dragons were limited to ended a two-game losing streak, playing 24-of-60 floor shooting (40 percent): back type offense. We'll run 145 pounds in high school. I Begin Your U.S. Medical Career a strong first half then holding off Tiffin Madonna made 34-of-72 (47.2 percent). some play-action passing and added a few when I got to col University to take a 17-polnt home vic Laura Coins and Tonya Swick each that may be a little different lege." with High Scores on the United tory Friday. scored 12 points to pace Tiffin (2 8). than what they've done." And it was obvious he But one thing is for certain, missed football after high States Medical Licensing Exam Carter plans on beefing up a school. perennial Wayne weak area "I believe if you have a Compass' Step 2 Prep course is now offered In Detroit — the kicking game. burning desire to play the December 27,1997 •• February 25,1998 ; MICHIGAN DEKHOCKEY CENTER "When I was at Crestwood game, then there's always a 45109 Michigan Ave. * Canton • 2.2 MI|^|of 1-275 we stressed the kicking game place for you to play," said Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of material and we want that to be a Carter, who began his coach you need to cover for the USMLE Step 2? Then you need strong suit," said Carter, who ing career in 1968. "We've got coached Michigan State's Bill some great kids there. Foot Compass' Step 2 Prep course! This course is specifically Mow Registering fo^Wm^ Stoyanovich. designed to best utilize your time and efforts and provides ball is in my blood. I love it. 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I,1998 FURNACES 1206 sq.fi or less M.300 Dearborn, Ml 48128-1491/ fern* tafia tfoakaf Jan.6,1918 HUMIDIFIERS 1200 so ft ones*'215 For registration or information on other courses offered Discounts also available on Air Conditioners in Detroit, call 800/818-9128 (<>r visit hHf*//wmv.«wpa«-iTHxk«l.com) Play Your Best, Be Your Bes^pake Hengel •FREB EBTIMATE8 • HeatinticY Air Conditio^ 313-72*4070 \l/ l\L /Dtl Sr LuW •« Mcdk-*l Center, Ch» 4 V i tek..>< MMMMiiMiiiiikiMMiiliiMii^Millliiii^ iMHHiftiiiiii ** The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 (LW)E3 Churchill enters holidays SPORTS ROUNDUP UV0N1AN IN LOW DRIVE FINALS He was also a member of four- er team (shirts and awards.* Livonian Rob Peters won time state Class B-C-D cham included). .* $1,000 in the North American pion Beverly Hills-Detroit The event is being sponsored * with 4-1 win vs. Northville Long Drive Contest held Country Day. by Great Lakes Truck & Trail recently in Mesquite, Nev. "I've heard a lot of good er, Creetwood, Great Lakes -<• Over 5,300 golfers tried out things about Tino," Rockers Trophy, Rouah Racing, Ameri Livonia Churchill will take a 4-1-1 hockey record for 48 spots in the finals (to be player/coach Pato Margetic into the holiday break after a 4-1 victory over can House and Wrightman's • PREP HOCKEY ROUNDUP aired at 1 p.m. Thursday on Northville in the second game of a high school dou said. "Now we'll see what he Trailer and Hitch. ESPN). ble-header Wednesday at Edgar Arena. can do for us when he gets into To register or for more infor Phil Brady was in the nets for Franklin. Peters, sponsored by Harri training camp and practices mation, call (313) 513-7333. The Chargers played disciplined hockey, taking son Shafts and Ricque Golf of with the team." only three penalties. They outshot the Mustangs, "The team skated hard in the first period and a half, JU TO HOST MAT FINALS Livonia, won his third-round 43-20. but we had major breakdowns in our systems,'' In addition to Scicluna, the The Michigan Hjgh School Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt said. "And we need more bracket with a 395-yard drive. Rockers also selected Indiana Churchill is now 4-0 in the Suburban High Athletic Association has He finished third in the quar University senior captains School Hockey League. work on penalty killing. announced changes in the for terfinals with a 400-yard drive. Chris Klein and Caleb Porter, Churchill led 1-0 after one period on Dan Cook's "The team came together and played even harder the mat and venue of its Lower In the semifinals, PeterB who led the Hoosiers to the goal from Anton Sutovsky and Matt Grant at 9:01. second half of the game and did much better with our Peninsula Individual took 16th with a 355-yard NCAA Final Four before losing Northville's Kevin Boone tied it at 3:58 of the systems. I'm proud of the way they came back and Wrestling Finals. The changes drive. 1-0 in triple overtime to even second, but Churchill's Brandon Martoia then save this game." are effective in 1999. For the second year in a row, tual champion UCLA; Paul scored what proved to be the game-winner just a •STEVENSON 3, WYANDOTTE 3: Bill Marshall's goal The new format will feature Jason Zuback of Drayton Val Zgalleh (South Caroline-Spar minute later from Felix Jentzmik. from Mike Radakovich and Steve Anderson at 3:02 of a three-day event which will be the third period gave Livonia Stevenson (6-3-1 overall) ley, Alberta (Canada) won the tanburg; and Mike Hills (Rock- held at the Joe Louis Arena in The Chargers' Antti Kervinen added a power- $50,000 first prize with a win hurst, Mo.). play goal from Martoia and Grant at 7:48 of the the tie in a non-leaguer Wednesday against the host Detroit This will allow all four Roosevelt Bears at Yack Arena. ning drive of 412 yards, 2 feet, W>N 3 HOOP TOURNEY classes to compete in one facili second. 3 inches. Churchill added an insurance goal at 2:45 of the "It was a great game, up and down play," Stevenson The Michigan 3-on-3 Youth ty. third — Adam Krug from Cook and Martoia. coach Mike Harris said. "We showed a lot of character ROCKERS DRAFT SCICLUNA Basketball Tournament Dis Previously, the finals were; Greg Sliwka and Dwaine Jones split time in goal coming back. It was a great effort by that line of Mar Redford's Tino Scicluna was trict II qualifier will be Satur conducted in a two-day format for the Chargers. shall, Radakovich and Anderson." selected first overall by the day, Jan. 10 at St. Raphael at Kellogg Arena in Battle ] •FRANKLIN 2, W.L CENTRAL 2: In the first game of Jeff Lang opened the scoring at 0:43 of the first peri Detroit Rockers in the Nation Grade School in Garden City. Creek and University Arena in a twinbill Wednesday, Livonia Franklin and Walled Lake od from Ryan Sinks, but Wyandotte's John Kalisz tied it al Professional Soccer League There will be four boys and Kalamazoo. Central skated to a draw. at 4:02. Draft held Wednesday, girls age divisions for grades 5- The new format will begin on Central scored a pair of second-period power-play John May then scored for Stevenson at 7:37 of the Scicluna, whose older broth 6, 7-8, 9^10 and 11-12 and is a Thursday and will showcase " goals to jump out to a 2-0 before the Patriots answered second from Sinks and Lang, but the Bears evened the er Dominic (Redford Catholic open to youths in Dearborn, the championship match in with a pair of man-advantage goals from senior Greg score less than three minutes later on Chris Allman's Central) played three years for Dearborn Heights, Garden each weight class in each divi Job. goal. the Rockers, played collegiate- City, Wayne and Westland. sion (instead of the matches ly at Butler (Ind.) University. Dave Tyler and Jeff Job assisted on the first at 11:01 Wyandotte took the lead at 11:24 of the second on The cost is $80 per four-play happening simultaneously). * of the second. Tony Saia and Jeremiah White drew Jeff Tosstciu's goal. assists on the second at 9:47 of the third. Stevenson outshot the Bears, 30-22. Franklin outshot Central, now 1-6-2 overall, 35-15. Matt McLeod was in goal for Stevenson. Body fat measurement BRAND MEW STEEL RADIALS! system works for preps P155/80R-13 40 BY C.J. RlSAK adjusting to it. I've heard a lot of P16S/80R-13 SPORTS WRITER P175/80R-13 • WRESTLING coaches complaining about it, P185/80R-13 The tragic death of University and it is a lot of paperwork. 0 of Michigan wrestler Jeff Reese was trying to cut weight too "But nonetheless, it is to help last week has forced everyone fast," said Demsick. "The time make it fair and make it safe." 175/70R-13 P205/75R-15 involved in the sport to take a frame was utterly ridiculous." Demsick added that Reese's P18S/75R-14 P215/75R-15 closer look at how things are The implementation of the death should bring about revi P195/75R-14 P225/75R-15 P205/75R-14 P235/75R-15 done. Alpha process should make a sions, both at the collegiate level ANY SIZE USTEDI But at the high school level, it and in the thinking of prep repeat of this tragedy impossible RADIAL METRIC serves more as a vindication of wrestlers. at the high school level, Demsick ALL SEASON ALL SEASON what is termed the Alpha weigh- said. "It's created a sort of pause in process. The Alpha process is a test of a point for high school wrestlers," Reese died Dec. 9 from heart he noted, "that a big-time college s wrestler's body fat, which helps and kidney failure, brought on determine which weight classes wrestler could push himself so by dehydration after two hours far. of excessive exercise in an over he can compete in. The wrestler must be hydrated; tests will "I believe the NCAA is going to $40 heated room as he tried to cut 20 P1&S7M-U IT5/7M3 come around and do something weight for a dual meet the next reveal if he is not. Pl$&80R-l3 P195/75R-14 41.99 about it. I know U-M is going P175/80R-13 23.99 185/70R-13 36.99 day. "In high school, wrestling has P185/75R-14 31.99 P205/75R-14 41.99 185/70R-14 37.99 stricter weigh-in regulations, so to." P195/75R-14 31.99 P205/75R-15 42.99 195/70R-14 38.99 "It's a tragic setback for the P205/7SR-15 32.99 P215/75R-15 42.99 205/70R-14 - 39.99 school and for us personally," this really couldn't happen," said Demsick added that at Can P215/75R-15 32.99 P235/75R-15 .42.99 205/70R-15 39.99 205/65R-14 39.99 said Canton assistant wrestling Demsick, who wrestled at U-M. ton, cutting weight is not pro P23S/75R-15 32.99 SOOOO MLE WARRANTY . 4BJQ0Q WUE WARRANTY coach John Demsick, a U-M The Alpha process has been moted. "We want to build a team TRUCK VAN & T J »f. graduate who knew Reese. criticized by high school coaches, that builds muscle and doesn't a AM. R.V. According to reports, Reese but according to Demsick, "I depend on weight-cutting," he was trying to cut 17 pounds. "He think it's well worth the pain said. Salem pins Catholic Central 175/10*13 P205/7WN4 215/70R-14 36.99 195/60R-14.... 38.99 P235/75R-15 .....50.00 OF STYLES It was a pin-fest. were: at 103-pounds, Rob Ash an injury default over Matt 215/60R-14 41.99 30-950R-15 62.50 AVA&ABLK 31-1050R-15 62.50 And Plymouth Salem's pinned Nate Smith (1:08); at Goward; at 130, Greg Petrovich 195/80R-15 39.99 245/75R-16 79.99 wrestling team did most of the 112, John Mervyn pinned Rich 205/60R-15 42.99 pinned Jeff Wheeler (2:55); at 215/60R-16 52.99 pinning in a double-dual meet Cross (4:37); at 119, Dan Morgen 145, Dan Hamblin pinned Ryan 'When You're Ready To Qet Serious' Friday at Redford Catholic Cen pinned Jerry Watworth (:48); at tral. The Rocks won both their 125, Josh Hnderson pinned Eric Zajdel (2:36); at 152, James meets, clubbing Clio 72-9 and Gunner (1:30); at 140, Dan Ham Greene pinned Sean Bell (2:32); battering CC 60-24. blin pinned Jason Tomlinson at 160, Crutchfield pinned Jeff BFGoodrich DKMJSSOWXHtSHDI^ONYOURneB: 600DM4ff The two wins improved Salem (2:41); at 152, James Greene Pasco (1:59); at 189, Wilson MmmmmmmmmmmTres to 4-0 in dual meets, with a pinned Luke Kroeger (2:39); at pinned Andy Cohlin (-2:55); and 160, AnWar Crutchfield pinned schedule pause until Jan. 3 (for at heavyweight, Charlie Ham the varsity), when they host Brad Henderson (1:00); at 171, TOURING blin pinned Tom Lutka (4:28). their own 20-team invitational. Mike Popeney pinned Gaven EDITION "We're off pretty good, I think," Schriner in :26; at 189, Teono The Shamrocks got pin victo said Rocks' coach Ron Krueger. Wilson pinned Josh Cusenza in ries from Ron Sarata at 135, "We've got to go to work now :38; and at heavyweight, Charlie over Smith (4:37); from Mitch Hamblin pinned Dan Harburn because it's only going to get Hancock at 140, over Eric tougher." (0:14). Greene (1:07); from Rob Went- In the win over Clio, Salem Greg Smith (at 135) and Eric worth at 171, over Mike Popeney H75/7«H3 won 12 of 14 matches — 10 of Greene (at 145) both won on N&KM-13 riTvwiu (1:30); and from Casey Rogowski them on pins and two more on voids. N8S/WN4 US5/70M) 4I.M «95/7» 15.—.MM voids. The victory over CC was at 215, over Kevin Von Holton P2IS/70H-U rlSS/TW 14 Sin rtl5/7BM5,...... 7MI It wasn't much different in the equally dominating for Salem. At (1:59). P2uV70IM SIM P20V66R 15 MM 103, Ash pinned Chris O'Hara XW4/XZ4 win over CC. The Rocks won 10 The Rocks also host the Salem matches — nine on pins, one on (1:58); at 112, Mervyn pinned an injury default. CC won four Chris Peterson (2:25); at 119, B' Tournament this Saturday. matches, all on pins. Morgan pinned Ed Lendrum Both the 'B' and varsity tourna Salem winners against Clio (1:28); at 125, Henderson won on ments begin at 9 a.m. 65 PIIMSI 14 04 BOYS SWIMMING P21S/WU XW4 LW T3JI THE WEEK AHEAD n\Wm 15 H»4 W,W II* W3VWR-1S MM 1* MM BOYS BASXETBAU Madonna at Fiixllay (Ohio). 1 A 3 p m UVONIA STEVENSON 130 OUR 69,000 MILE WARRANTY Mo«vJ«y. D«c. 22 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL MONROE 56 ireiyraiiM PlUSCCUlfW ITO&79 .|«_ King at Bishop Bofgess. 7:30 p.m Saturday, Oat. 27 Dec. 18 at Uvonla Churchill 3M50T.I5 MXV4 LOWLOWniCCS! FrkUy, 0*c. 28 (Schoolcraft HolMay Clasik) 31108»-15 MNVMh ' PIIMM-M LaVeiand CC vs Windsor. 1 p nv tta/7«ns (Rlvtf Rou<« Toumam«nt) 200-yard medley relay: Stevenson IT85/7SI IM— ?" X-ONE r235/7M-l$ Redford CC vs DePorres. 6 p m S'craft vs. George 8rown, 3pm (Mark Sgriccia. Steve Domin. Kevin AMERICA'S LAROHT INOIPINOINT TIRB OO. FfUNCMO AVAMJMMJt River Rouge v$ Ecorse. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, D*e. 28 VanTiem. Jacob Varty). 1:46.59: 200 •NO APPOINTMENT ON APfWOVltO CWDfT S'craft Holiday Classic. 14 5pm NECESSARY •O Day* Saturday, D«c. 27 freeatyle: Keith Falk (LS). 1:46 44; 200 ••n* A* Rouge Tournament, 6 4 7:30 p.m PREP HOCKEY Individual medley: Joe Bublit/ (LS). •YOUR PERSONAL CHECK o*»n WELCOME Wayrve at BfOther Rice. 7 30 p m Saturday. D*«. 27 2:08.32: 80 freeatyle: Oomin (LS). HOURS : MON-FRI 8:00-6 (Oro«M 11« Toumanwrt) RU at U 0 Jesuit Tourney. 5 30 p m 22.99; diving: Chitium (M). 217.30 SAT. 8.-00-5 aft3SE ASK AIOUT OUR Salem vs A P. Cabrini, 6 p m Sunday, 0««. 2A points: 100 butterfly: Sgriccra (IS). " Fr*«.R*0fec*«n*ftf" ccnTiricATi Layanrau* %Valcam« FftOUOLV MRVINO YOU WITH OVIA 330 •TOM* KAYIONWKHM Riv Richard vs Gross* He, 8pm U 0 Jesuit Tourney. T8A 55.31 (state qualifying time): 100 Monday, D*c. 29 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE .» freestyle: Domin (LS). 50 77; BOO TAYLOR . 3740088 FARMINOTON HILL* • 737-7842 CANTON • 9DI-ABOO Grosse lie Tourney. 6 4 8 p rr> Saturday. Dae. 27 freeatyle: Falk (LS). 4:48.79 (state qua! Canton lacks superstar talent Outdoor Calendar $Y C.J. RISAK sive returnees. It helps to have activities, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tues SPORTS WRITER • GYMNASTICS newcomers like Amy Driscoll DATES/DEADLINES day of each month at the Colony Hall in South- and Kristen Shilk, both fresh field. Call (248) 988-6658 for more information. : If you're looking for a super DCER star to- lead Plymouth Canton in "(Uneven parallel) Bars and men. The second archery season runs through Jan. 1 its pursuit of a state champi (balance) beam weren't that "They're really prepped to statewide. Muzzleloading season runs through onship in gymnastics, don't both good. The scores we got don't come onto my team and con Dec. 21 in Zones II and III. A special late antler- SHOOTING RANGES er. There isn't one. reflect how good we really are. tribute," the Canton coach said. less only season will run Dec. 20-Jan. 4 on pri BALD MOUNTAIN • That doesn't mean the Chiefs "On vault, we maxed out on "They have tremendous atti vate land only in Zone III. Bald Mountain Recreation Area in Lake Orion won't make a run. Few of their our score. We haven't, done our tudes. SQUIRREL has shotgun (skeet & trap, sporting clays, 5- competitors will make the mis best stuff on vault yet. That's "It gives me a typical Canton stand), rifle, pistol, and archery shooting facili take of counting Canton out of Fox and gray squirrel season runs through Jan. about as good a score as we could team. Other than Katey Gilles, 1 statewide. ties. Range hours are 10 a.m. to dusk on Satur the race before it begins — not get. we have always been a very con days and Sundays and noon to dusk on Wednes after last season. "And I was very pleased with RABBIT sistent team — no superstars, Rabbit season runs through March 31 days. Bald Mountain is located at 1330 Green- For those with faded memo our floor (exercised It was good, shield Rd. (three miles north of the Palace of ries, the Chiefs were not expect but very good performers." statewide. clean and well-prepared. I liked Will that be good enough to Auburn Hills). Call (810) 814-9193 for more ed to do much after Katey Gilles, the routines and I liked the per information. a senior in '96 who had won a formances." take the Chiefs to the next level? state individual championship in All in all, it means Canton "The first part of the year we'll FISHING CLUBS PONTIAC LAKE find out," said Cunningham. "We Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Waterford has the all-around two years earlier, ahead of where Cunningham CUNTON VALLEY BASS ANGLERS decided to quit the sport. expected them to be at this point start with a meatgrinder type of rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery ranges. Range Clinton Valley Bass Anglers is seeking new hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through ; And they weren't. Canton fin in the season. schedule." members (boaters and non-boaters are wel ished seventh out of eight teams Only one key member of last Canton's already competed come.) The club meets monthly at Gander Sundays. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area is locat at the Western Lakes Activities season's team was lost: Beth against Freeland and Pioneer, Mountain in Waterford. The next meting is slat ed at 7800 Gale Rd. Call (810) 666-1020 for Association finals and won just Muylaert. Leading the returnees both talented enough to compete ed for 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Call Mike Daly more information. (wo dual meets. are seniors Nicole Vaagenes, at the state meet. Hartland (Jan. at (248) 666-8910 for more information. ORTONVILLE RECREATION '. Then at the regionals, the Natalie Wood and Holly Gra 7) and four-time state champion Ortonville Recreation Area in Ortonville has Chiefs blossomed; they tied ham; juniors Marcie Emerick METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS Holland (Jan. 17) are coming up Metro-West Steelheaders meets at 7:30 p.m. on rifle, pistol and shotgun shooting facilities. Westland John Glenn for third and Michelle Farnsworth; and quickly. Range hours through Dec. 22 are 10 a.m. to 5 and advanced to the state finals. the first Tuesday of each month in the cafeteria sophomore Liz Fitzgerald. "Because we have Hartland p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The Ortonville ; It was a testament to both Emerick tied for third in the at Garden City High School. Call Dominic and Northville(-Novi) in our Liparoto at (248) 476-5027 for more informa Recreation Area is located at 5779 Hadley Rd. Canton's style and coach J.ohn all-around at last year's state Call (810) 693-6767 for more information. Cunningham's coaching. More of regionals, while Fitzgerald took league, we have a tough road to tion. the same can be expected this fifth. Most of the others con hoe," said Cunningham. "Right MICHIGAN FLY FISHING POINTE MOUILLEE season, minus one important fac tributed as well, with Vaagenes now, I'd say we're No. 3 or 4, The Michigan Fly Fishing Club meets at 7 p.m. The rifle and pistol range at the Pointe Mouillee tor: The Chiefs won't be over finishing eighth in bars at the behind Brighton (in the league). the first and third Wednesdays of each month at State Game Area in Rockwood has been closed looked. state meet. But we'll see what happens." Livonia Clarenceville Junior High School. Call due to environmental concerns. Call (313) 379- And with good reason. On What it means is Canton, with His team's current level of (810) 478-1494 for more information. 3820 for more information. Thursday, they competed a total of 31 athletes on the ability isn't the only thing that FOUR SEASONS against Ann Arbor Pioneer, Ply team, is in position for a strong impresses Cunningham. "This The Four Seasons Fishing Club meets 7:30 p.m. mouth Salem and Ann Arbor run to the state tournament. early in the season, it's surpris the first Wednesday of each month at the Senior METROPARKS Huron. Canton won all three But first things first, and first ing to see how well they get Citizen's Center in the Livonia Civic Center. METROPARK REQUIREMENTS duals, scoring 132.65 — not far there's the WLAA season to con along together," he said. "It's Call Jim Kudej at (313) 591-0843 for more infor Most Metropark programs are free while some off its state-qualifying score of tend with. That won't be easy; Dec. 18 and we don't normally mation. require a nominal fee. Advanced registration last year (133.075). the conference is certainly the see this in our team until Feb. FISHING BUDOYS and a motor vehicle permit are required for all "I'm very pleased with where toughest in the state in gymnas Fishing Buddys Fishing Club meets monthly in programs. Call the respective parks, toll free: we are right now," said Cunning tics, with at least six of the eight 18, when we're really confident in what we're doing." Rochester Hills. Call (810) 656-0556 for more Stony Creek, 1-800-477-7756; Indian Springs, 1- ham, his team now 4-1 in duals teams contenders to reach the information. 800-477-3192; Kensington, 1-800-477-3178. j— doubling the number of wins state meet. If the Chiefs can match last it had all of last season. "It was a The Chiefs are one of those year's finish and put together BASS ASSOCIATION 1998 PERMITS decent score, yeah. Technically teams, and not just because Cun another big finish — well, every The Downriver Bass Association, a non-tourna The 1998 Huron-Clinton Metroparks annual we didn't have that great a meet. ningham has so many impres one else better watch out. ment bass club, meets the fourth Tuesday of vehicle entry permits and boat launching per every month at the Dearborn Civic Center. Call mits are on sale at all Metropark offices. Vehicle (313) 676-2863 for more information. entry permits are $15 and $8 for senior citizens. The annual boat launching permits are $18 and New coach for Salem girls team $9 for senior citizens. Call 1-800-47-PARKS for ARCHERY more information. BY C.J. RISAK "I like it," Hopson, a junior at — but probably not this year. JUNIOR OLYMPICS SPORTS WRITER Eastern Michigan who's pursu The team graduated its three top The Oakland County Sportsman Club in Clark- ston offers a Junior Olympic Archery Develop If only they allowed player- ing her Bachelor's degree in sec scorers from last year: Kristin OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS ondary education, said of her Kosik, Kristin Los and Brooke ment Program beginning at 1 p.m. on Sundays. COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS coaches in high school gymnas Call (810) 623-0444 for more information. tics, like they do in pro sports. new position. "It's different. Kilby. All three finished in the Advanced registration is required for all nature Melissa Hopson, the new coach Yeah, I can do that (demonstrate top 30 in the all-around at last JUNIOR ARCHERS programs at Oakland County Parks. Call (810) at Plymouth Salem, is bound to a skill personally). year's Western Lakes Activities A weekly program for junior archers begins at 9 625-6473 to register or for more information. hear such suggestions for the "But just taking what I Association finals; Kosik took a.m. Saturdays at Detroit Archers in WeBt rest of this season — and maybe learned with the team for four second. Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9610 or (313) 835- next season, too. After all, she's years and teaching it to others So Hopson must rebuild. It's 2110 for more information, STATE PARKS just 20-years-old. — that's what I enjoy." isn't a task she's shrinking from. » Heck, some of the present Hopson learned a lot during "We've got a good team," she STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS Rocks competed with her when her time as a varsity member of said after Salem finished third CLASSES Maybury State Park, Proud Lake Recreation She was an all-state all-arounder the Rocks. Consistently a top-10 out of four teams in a quad meet Area, Bald Mountain Recreation Area, High FLY TYING land Recreation Area and Island Lake Recre for the Rocks (three years ago). finisher at state meet in the all- the Rocks hosted last Thursday. Bueters Outdoors in Northville still has open ' But anyone underestimating around, she was instrumental in Plymouth Canton was first ation Area offer nature interpretive programs t ings for its fall fly tying classes. Call (248) 349- throughout the year. A state park motor vehicle her coaching abilities, believing Salem's state championship run (132.65) and Ann Arbor Pioneer 3677 for more information. Hopson hasn't the experience or in 1993. As a senior, she tied for took second (123.35); Salem permit is required for entry into all state parks maturity to handle the position, fifth individually in the all- scored 118.90. and state recreation areas. For registration and is making a mistake. around; the Rocks finished third "I'm impressed with that additional information on the programs at May- " For one, Hopson has extensive as a team that season. score," said Hopson. "I just want OUTDOOR CLUBS bury call (810) 349-8390. For programs at Bald coaching experience at the club Indeed, Salem was a top-five ed the girls to see what they SOLAR Mountain call (810) 693-6767. For programs at leveL And she's served as an finisher in all four of Hopsori's could do. Now we've got 2% The School for Outdoor Leadership, Adventure Proud Lake and Highland call (810) 685-2433. assistant coach at Salem under years on the team. weeks to add some new skills and Recreation, a non-profit organization inter For programs at Island Lake call (810) 229- Pam Yockey for the past two sea Can she guide the present and clean up our current skills, ested in promoting the appreciation of outdoor 7067. sons. Rocks to such a level? Perhaps t!.ings like that." to join the 3-2-1-SOLD! club. Rich was up in the attic the other day and saw his old bowling gear. He'd like to sell it along with his wife's Vaughn Monroe record collection and a couple of other things, but doesn't want to spend a lot on an ad. Who does? Our 3-2-1—SOLD! offer is just what you need when you have things to sell for under $200. Here's how it works: 1. You get 3 lines to describe your item (remember, you have to be asking less than $200 ) 2. You get to run your ad for 2 days (one week) 3. You get 1 low price—just $19.26. That's only $3.21 per line! You could say our 3-2-1 plan is as easy as 1-2-31 Rich did. <$)bmmt gf JEccenttic CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ^7 WAYNE COUNTY: 313 591-0900 Fax:313-953-2232 OAKLAND COUNTY: 248-644-1070 Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford: 248-475-4596 Rochester-Rochester Hills: 248-852-3222 A HomeTown Communications Notwork'" publication ^iuMy^iu^ Hi The Observer! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 RECREATION TEN PIN ALLEY FORD IRONMEN TRAIN FOR CANADIAN TRIATHLON Dear Santa: What would I like for Christmas? How about a new state of the art high tech bowling ball? One that will work well under all lane MEN WITH A MISSION •'>$%••-}'.-•''. j'.'v--- Fast competitors: conditions, that will carry the •^V?r>:-:--ys-'-V'. ••: t^y:^:hy;-'-'- corner pins and stay out of ;; 4W,.'~ - v". i <••• • Members of the "Splitsvillc." '•&•%&;'•>,•'• .'..•.-,.•- - Ford Athletic Swim Maybe such a product docs not sfej&'r..;;:. & Triathlon Club exist, but these ball manufactur AL (from left) Andy HARRISON ers arc trying, and with all of the new stuff out now. they are get Berry, Scott ting to the point where high scores arc the biggest Bodjack, Ken story of this year in bowling. Gutowski, Ramon In 1996. the American Bowling Congress gave Lara, Jim Petroff, out over 33,000 perfect rings. The rate has increased this year, by a wide margin. So which Andy Tumpowsky came first? Arc the bowlers getting better or is it and Tbm McAllen. the equipment? The answer is — a little bit of both. The final figures are in for the 1996-97 season for ABC memberships. ABC had 2.135.126 male bowlers in 86,955 leagues. BY Detroit (GDBA) led the nation with 72.319. fol lowed by Chicago's 31,651, Washington DC, third, 27.935; Eastern Long Island, fourth. 23,907. CAROLINE Others, in order were Denver, Minneapolis, New York City, Cleveland, St. Louis and Rochester, N.Y. PRICE The Ladies numbers were in about the same ratio with DWBA leading the nation with 51.471 followed by Chicago 121.843) and Washington DC SPECIAL U9.874). Detroit YABA also led the nation with 12,105 members. This reaffirms the Detroit area's status WRITER as "Bowling Capitol of the World." It's 4:30 in the morning, a time More recently, Lara had hoped strengthen more than the triath- tied for the Hawaii Ironman at a •The Budweiscr Michigan Majors Bowling when almost anyone who doesn't to do the Canadian Ironman, but letcs' physical stamina. Many of triathlon in Tennessee, where he Association held their eighth annual Tournament have to be up is still slumbering had to back out two weeks before the Ironman candidates from came in second in his age group, of Champions Dec. 13-14 at Cherry Hill Lanes. away. the event when he developed plan F.A.S.T. report that their work and he won the Michigan Grand Dan Ottman of Troy nearly added more laurels For Andy Berry of Farmington tar fasciitis, a painful inflamma doesn't suffer because they learn to Prix series in his age category. to his dream season of 1997. but settled for sec Hills, it's time to hit the streets to tion of the sole of the foot. He's make the most of their time. Even as he gained triathlon ond place and a check for $1,100. while lefty Doug run a dozen or so miles or slog keeping close tabs on the state of As Gutowski notes, "In order to awards, McAllen, 50, has lost Evans of Lincoln Park came through with a fine through lap upon lap in a pool. his feet as he trains this time do a triathlon, you have to be a something as well — around 30 258 game and the $2,200 first prize And hey, that's just the morning around in hopes that his injury good time manager, you have to pounds. Others bowlers in the TV finals included Mark workout — there could be another won't resurface. learn to be more efficient at every "Once you start running, the Corbiser. Gaylord; Bob Jawor, Wcstland; Nick hour or two spent on a bike before But even as they try not to fall thing you do. Having those traits weight does fall off," he says, Wissinger. Sterling Heights. the day is done. into the trap of overtraining and carry over into work, so many of expressing no regret at losing what Rcdford's Jon Reed finished seventh; Dave Berry is a man with a mission. injuring themselves, there's no get the triathlctes here at Ford have he calls "the golfer's build." Mahaz of Novi, 10th; John Bennett. Auburn Hills, Come Aug. 30, he and 26 other ting around the fact that getting been promoted because they carry Like many of the Ironman hope 11th; Lee Snow. Farmington Hills. 13th; Dick members of the Ford Athletic up to speed for an Ironman is a over those traits." fuls, McAllen usually docs two Swim & Triathlon club have a date major commitment. There must be something to that workouts a day, six days a week. Beattie, Dearborn Heights 14th; Fred McClain, Ken Gutowski of Farmington Allen Park. 15th; Larry Franz, Rcdford. 17th; with the Ironman Canada focus on time management. In "No doubt about it," McAllen Triathlon Championship in Pontic- Hills, one of the founders of addition to training, family respon said. "The group motivates you. Terry Manucci, Lincoln Park 18th — all worth F.A.S.T., has completed three Iron- sibilities and work, Gutowski $175. ton. British Columbia. During the workout for the Iron- There the morning will begin at man-level triathlons and believes serves as webmaster for the man, during July and August, I I wonder how it would work if Snow had made 7 a.m. with a 2.4 mile swim, fol he's done as many as 75 other F.A.S.T. internet website take Wednesdays off, do 100 miles the finals, since he is also the play-by-play lowed by a 112 mile bike ride and triathlons of various distances over (www.flash.net/-kgutowsk/1000.ht on the bike and then come back announcer for the TV production then, just to make things interest the past decade or so. m). and run 18 to 22 miles. If you had •The ladies of the All-Star Bowlerettes have ing, a marathon (that's 26.2 miles). putowski, 39. is one of the most The training can be used to to do that by yourself, it's tough." done it again. Like the famous Ironman contest competitive in the F.A.S.T. group strengthen family ties as well, if This time it was Peggy Smitlcy with a 300 held each year in Hawaii, the and has done the Canadian Iron- handled properly. Support network game last Dec. 15 at Clovcrlanes Canadian race attracts its share of man before as well as the presti Lara says when he decided to go A natural offshoot of the training I was there watching the action when the crowd professional athletes. gious Hawaii Ironman for which for the Ironman, he first obtained is that workout partners become started buzzing, got in view just in time to sec her But the vast majority of the entrants must qualify by perform his family's commitment to the friends as well, and social events with the 12th ball. expected 1,600-plus entrants from ing competitively in some other goal as well. His kids even come often wind up comprising other The shot came in a little high and left the 4-pin, around the world have much in triathlon. with him to the Summit in Canton members of the club. They under then another pin came out of nowhere and top common with Berry and the Ford during some of his workouts, stand what it takes to get ready for pled the four from behind, for another perfect Triathlon Club's (called F.A.S.T. Setting goals where they swim while he trains. an Ironman-calibcr race. score from this league, joining Alcta Sill, Rose for short) other Ironman hopefuls "My advice to those who Nonetheless, it's not always easy. "You can't go out drinking Sat Edwards and Gwen Finlcy. all of whom had 300 — they juggle families and haven't done one is to write down "It's hard to do all that training urday night and then go run 10 or demanding jobs and mortgages in your goals and adhere to them, with a family," he said. "I have to 15 miles," McAllen says. games in the league so far this season. month by month and week by I was there to sec every one of them. order to put in the training they overcome a major obstacle, think F.A.S.T. members often carpool need to make it to the finish line of week," Gutowski says. ing I'm out here training when I or make other group travel BOWUNQ HONOR ROLL one of the most grueling races in He notes that the heavy-duty could be spending quality time arrangements to attend race the world. training needs to start by January, with my family." events around the state and the Super BowlUnw (CJRtMi): Super Tuesday — Mark Rofcey. 30O/74X; Ed The F.A.S.T. entrants range in with what you putinto it having a country. Mint:. 300/757; Al Hansen. 2/9/738. Oon Pons. 258/734; Gary direct correlation with what you SMadi.en. 237/701; Joe Polls. 258/733. Ed Twer, 278/ 704; Dan Brody. age from early 20s to late 50s. The Club support Only a handful of the events 263/696; Bob Hafinenberg, 278/662. Tom Otiverson. 278/662; Roger Cow- majority arc men, but there's a hope to achieve. While it takes enormous F.A.S.T. members participate in eM. 268/653. Randy Orugaci, 255/670. Walt Zawscki. 245/673 handful of ironwomen signed up as For example, once he managed amounts of personal motivation arc Ironman length. Some Western Wayne Youth Traveling Classic (WWYTC) — Steve Engebrtslon. well. to obtain a spot at the Hawaii and willpower to endure the train triathlons arc called Sprints and 257223/649. Mortensen. 255; Moncneff. 254; Bill Collins, 248/644; Ironman. Jasoo Trwnas. 222/613 For many, this is the first Iron- ing, none of the F.A.S.T. triath feature swims of about a quarter Oartftn Urn* {(Urton CKy): St Unus Class* - Tony Humor/ey, 276244 man, but there are a few veterans Gutowski says he set a goal to go lctes arc having to go it alone. The mile, followed by a bike ride in the 255/775; Mike 8aid*in. 246 22^247/716; Jim KowaisJu, 247-209- of previous races who have decided there and "have fun and finish." club has about 180 like-minded eight to 15 mile range and ending 258/714; fticV BOfjes, 234 256-212/702; Rob FieKk. 226238-225/689. to take another shot. Of course, no Even to achieve Gutowski's members of various abilities, so with a run of three to four miles. St/x/fcan Prop Travel (Men) — BobChoba, 24 7; Paul 8uller. 243/680. lou vision of having fun and finishing Ivanok. 241/642; DonVonjht, 232/632, Bob Hannenberg, 226 one from the F.A.S.T. club expects there's always someone to train Most of the local races arc what is Suburban Prop Travel (Ladies) — Viv Waidrep. 211/528; Barb Hernande*. to win the thing, although there's with and offer support. known as international distance,, 198/548. Oo/othy Slraver. 155 always the possibility some might Ironman entrants In the winter months, for exam which is a 1.5k swim (about a ClMNlinii (Urenll): WWVTC — Joe Futns, 245216 218/679; Todd Schaaf, 204 203-279/685; B fuchs, 246193-235/674; C.J Blevins. 247 earn an age group award and seize Andy Berry, Ken Gutowski. Tom McAtien. ple, triatheletes in training tend to mile), a 40k bike (about 25 miles) 211/651; Bryan Yates. 235-248/651 a coveted spot at the next Hawaii farmington Hills; Scott 8od|3Ck. West back off bike riding a bit (aside and a 10k (6.2 miles) run. All-Star Bowtereltes — Pejgy Smrtley. 300 Ironman contest. land; Ramon Lara, Canton. Ken Ritter. from some indoor spinning) and There's almost always a familiar St Aidan's Men — >oe Naujokas, 267 208/672; Dave Golen, 265/634, Bob Plymouth: Jim Peuofl. Andy Tumpowsky. concentrate more on the swimming face to be found, even if family Raeey. 245/635; Tony jXeJwny. 214 203-223/640: Win r>r*r»ak, 223. Ford Motor Men — Steve Bester. 269/709. Ern:e Humphrey. 254/669, Goal 18 to finish Livonia; Jim Austin, Damn Bartiett. Kevin portion of the program. members can't attend a race, to Oave Owned.. 259/703. CatCollins. 255/657. Ron Homberg, 257/661 Most, like first-time entrant Bartlett. Drew Berger. Leslie Blackburn, To facilitate swimming skills, cheer on a particularly good perfor Prstois-rvPeltKoalS - Chue* 8adger, 299/684 Berry, hope only to finish. Tom Demerly. Enders Dickinson. Dear- F.A.S.T. sponsors a Saturday mance or help take the sting out if TelCom Men — RKK Fontarne. 299 "If I get to the starting line, Oorn. morning pool workout at School an event goes bad. Sunday Night Mned — Oarryl Scolt. 26*257/714, Quadr Stone. 258; they'd have to wheel me off in a craft College in Livonia, where £ugene Sirvertooth. 233. Greg Smrth. 257/759; Nelson. 222. J R W . 223 Also participating are Glona Chnstm. Paul Some bad days Mtfil B«M (LKeria): Tuesday Oeiph. - Hal Kteiss, 270 stretcher before I don't finish," he Piorkowski, Belleville; Marcia Bennett. members spend an hour or two Thursday SI Gen's Men — lours Fredenck. 298 building up endurance and perfect says. Dexter; Geoff and Michele Pletcher. Lon And. as almost every athlete Sunday lost Weekenders Men's Tno — 8ob Campbell. > . 290 Challenging as the race to the ing their flip turns as they do their knows, there's going to be some Dan Lord K o( C - Charlie Reed. 290235725/750. Gorden GeegwoT. 24 7 don, England; William Hicks, Oiamondale; laps. 203-235/685. Steve Faydenko. 253-196221/670 Chris Tubaro. 212245 finish line may be, the real work Mike Malloy. Birmingham; Matt Myers. bad days in with the victories. As 212/669. RICH Osier, 224-243/656 The triathlctes with the for the Ironman hopefuls will be in Wayne, Dave Riemenschneider. Kotn, Ger McAllen recalls, he had hoped to Weodarland l*m (Uvorti): Wonderland Classic - Tim Panek. 278/789. just making it to the starting line. strongest swimming abilities and do well enough at a triathlon in Mike Hitchcock 277/757, Ed Grace. Jr. 751, L>ck Bond, 278/751. Rich many; Tony Schremer, Detroit; Trnn Sos backgrounds are always willing to Mason, 300/746 For example, Ramon Lara, 37, of Chicago to qualify for the Hawaii Canton Township, has twice been nowskr, Novi; and Paul Wnght. Taylor help those who are more comfort Ironman contest, but instead Night Owls - Shane Wyatt. 640,'Mark Linser, 627. Jerry Modinski, 614 able in the other events improve in Woed«tdUfl« (Overt!): Jack and J'Hs - Bob Moe. 702. Gary Fry. 654 thwarted in his plans to do an the race, there's a rigorous sched found himself "running out of fuel* Ford Parts — Joe O'Conneii, 688, Steve Creamer. 674 Ironman. the water. during the bike leg of the contest. Men's Trio - Rick CapaloV 277/706; Sean Severance. 264/686. Minh ule to follow. Lara's last competitive race was The pool workouts tend to "lblcw it," he says. Groogan, 289/761; Mark Howes. 726. Monty Wonnacolt. 678 Gutowski, an engineer supervi attract the biggest overall group of Gay 90 s — Paul brewer, 246, Bob Radtke. 234 in 1991. when he won the Splash sor at Ford (not surprisingly, many But rather than give up, he used West Chicago — John King. 7 10 sp'rt converted F.A.S.T. members, but almost 'n Dash in Youngstown, Ohio for F.A.S.T. members arc Ford the experience to help him make Swinging Seniors — Paul Brewer. 215249 the second year in a row. For everyone has a small band of train sure ho drinks enough carbohy- BatOfS - Len Singer. 279/694, Mark WenjU. 257/676 Dick Thompson. employees, although the club is years, he had hoped to do an Iron- ing partners to work out with on a dratc-laccd liquids while on the 691 open to all), normally works out weekly or even daily basis. PlataL«OM (Pfymoutfi): Powertrans - Perry Yager, 256 206 254/716 man event, but something always twice a day. bike, and ho hasn't had the prob Waterford Men — Chuck Morns. 249278224/752, Tom Buchanan, 244 prevented him. "You need to work you way up Lara, a designer at Ford, also is lem again. 257 245,746. Andre Rey. 203-289255/74? In the late 1980's for example, among the original founders of And much as the Ironman poses Miyfiewu Lino (Rerflwi): WWYTC - Mike Pas-«nc*ny. 227 217 to brick, typically a bike ride fol F.A.S.T. 236/680; B fuchs. 206227 245/678, Km T.umfejt. 202 245220/657, Lara says he was training for the lowed by a run." He tells of getting an exciting challenge for the Jason Thomas. 197 234 223/654. Tony Vila*, 279 Hawaii Ironman. Ho had made ready for his last Ironman by imu- The club was started back in entrants from FAST., there's Friday Seniors - 8«n lanelta, 258/664; Jarv Woehlke. 225/649; Mel plans to bike with some friends, 1983 when a handful of Ford always another race. In fact, Atbfiie. 245/643. Gene P.ke. 237/640, J.m Pnebe. 228/635 lating the event a bit. but felt tired and was just about to "I bikod 100 miles and then ran employees started swimming there's lots of thorn. Completing a Wednesday Senior Classic - Oxen MeG.li. 235/618. Ahra' Freden. 233- together. The triathlon angle start 232/643. Paul Temple. 214 234 210/658. Tony Baliarta 279/686. Jim call and cancel when his buddy 20. I do take breaks but I'm always marathon can be the event of a Hurt. 241/585. tarry Stock. 235/5/2 * showed up at the door. moving." he said. ed five years later as members lifetime for some runners, but Good Ne.ghbocj - Stella Sarrvack. 204. Kathy R.sch 102 "So. I went out with a bunch of While Gutowski believes he may began developing an enthusiasm many of the Ironman wannabees WMHW BaH: Monday Mornrng Men - Ward Green. 300 bikers, but I was dehydrated. We for the multi-discipline races. 1ir be a tad behind schedule in his do marathons as training runs. Sunday YoulryAduft - * Barber. 289 ended up going fast up a hill, and a Lades Class* - Zee Anne Maisano. 300/694. Cvnd. Black 288/654. training plans, he's not too con FAST recruit Leslie Blackburn. 26, is presi Carol Ferguson, 253/695 guy said 'Hey Ramon, can you pull cerned. dent of F.A.S.T. and relatively new Coca Colt Majors - Tom H.s>op. 255/636, Sieve Jones. 231 Sco«i Bamah. us up the hill (a reference to a "I just have to keep some disci Tom McAllen, a Michigan State to triathlons. She was a competi 216/610. Amber Tiongo, 190. MUrSsa JaWon«J.i. 169 biker taking the lead and allowing pline in each event," he said "I'm Police officer who lives in Farming- tive swimmer in high school, but tari On* L*M« (T»o»): Gave Supp> Sen-or Clasvc Jack wci (age others to follow very close 68), 256-258^287/801. John Puf>ce {age 68] 300 (firs* ever ne"ecl game). more relaxed and not as nervous 1 ton Hills, first learned about says she gained weight while in PtfeMinaucto. 279, Joe Paseum 723, Gus Ponder 776 Scotti i* To place your FREE Personal Scene ad, call 1-800-518-5445 or mail us the coupon. <)ivc yr.'u (i [•><•>•«. HUIVIMM To listen and respond to any Personal Scene ad, call 1 -900~773'6789 Call costs $1.98 a minute. You must be 18 or older. Follow the simple directions and you will be able to hear more about the people whose ads interest you. Or, you can browse ads by category. With one call you can leave as many messages as you like. You may call any time, 24 hours a day. Service provided by TPI: 1 -800-518-5445. 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Farm note after losing for the first played better and I thought I as nastics squad got off to a solid Farmington's scoring this sea ington hosts Salem Jan. 7 to son. time this season, 65-46 Thurs a coach could've pone a better start Wednesday night with a open its Western Lakes Activi day at Milford. North coach Brian Swinehart job making adjustments." 128.45-125.70 road victory over Other combined team mem ties Association schedule. bers are; Erin Zajaros (juni°r)> The Raiders (2-1) fell behind said. "We played hard, but did Sophomore center Emir Grosse Point North. Dwyer said the league will be early 11-5 and trailed the entire n't play very smart. Milford, oh Medunjanin camd off the bench According to co-coach Jeff Courtney Wild (sophomore), the other hand, were patient tough again this season. Rachel Sopar (sophomore), way, as Milford eventually to lead North with 10 points. Dwyer, the team has been sharp "It was the hardest league in made it a blow-out in the fourth with the ball and played very Senior guard Al Pennala added since the start of practice last Megan Rigsby (freshman), Alexis well. "the state last year," he added. Johnson (freshman), Jenny Gal- quarter, outscoring North 21* nine points. j month. He gave credit to the "It'll be the hardest league in the 10. Milford, which improved to 4- gymnasts' hard work in the off braith (freshman), Sarah Dou state this year, too." glass (freshman), Caroline Dean "We didn't adjust well defen "Milford is a senior dominat 0, received 10 points from Nick season. Farmington finished third in sively to what they were doing," ed team arid are well-coached so Hertz. ."A lot of the girls dedicated (sophomore) and Alyson Adams the WLAA last year behind (freshman). you have to give them credit. themselves over the summer," Hartland and Northville. Dwyer Dwyer commented. 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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 Fl Christmas traditions STAFF PHOTO BI BOX BRESLER Tracing roots, meanings of celebrations he holiday season has arrived as on Christmas Day. and Joseph praying over the infant star is mounted on top of many trees But by the 1600s, carols involved has the quest for the perfect Many Christians have an Advent Jesus in the stable, the Magi or Wise to represent the star that led the Wise singing only, and Christmas had TChristmas present. It seems at wreath in their homes during the holi Men, angels, shepherds and various Men to the stable in Bethlehem where become the main holiday for these joy times that the meaning and the tradi day season, Most wreaths are made of animals. Jesus was born. ful songs. tions of the season get lost in the hus evergreen or holly branches and sit on Historic Trinity's collection is one of The traditional colors of Christmas As for Christmas cards, the first tle and bustle. table or hang on the door.The Advent the area's largest. The display, open to are red and green. Red represents the such card was created in 1843 by John Churches around the world cele wreath has five candles - three are the public, features several hundred blood Jesus shed at His Crucifixion, Calcott Horsley, an English illustra brate the birth of Jesus Christ in blue (or purple), one is pink and one is creches, including French Presepios, while green represents the continu tor. It resembled a postcard and many different ways. While people white. Spanish Nacimientos, German ance of life through the winter and showed a large family enjoying a practice those traditions, many may The first four candles are placed in Krippes, Irish Mangers and British the Christian belief in eternal life Christmas celebration. The message not know their origins. the wreath and one candle is lit each Cribs, and church members bring in through Jesus Christ. on the card read, "Merry Christmas The staff of Historic Trinity Church Sunday in Advent. The first candle is their own to add to the decorations. Like the evergreens, the Christmas and a Happy New Year to you." About in Detroit, under the leadership of the the prophecy candle; the second is the wreath symbolizes the strength of life 0 Christmas tree 1,000 cards were sold. Rev. Dr. David Eberhard, has com Bethlehem candle, symbolic of the overcoming the forces of winter. In By 1860, the custom of exchanging The Christmas tree that has such a plied a list of relating to those tradi Christ Child's cradle. ancient Rome, people used decorative Christmas cards had spread through prominent place in the celebration tions and their origins, starting with The third (pink) candle is the shep wreaths as a sign of victory and cele out Great Britain. The first Christmas Christmas itself. was first used as a home decoration by bration. herd's candle which typifies the act of • cards manufactured in America were Dr. Martin Luther, according to the The word Christmas is derived from sharing Christ. Pink symbolizes the Among evergreens used in making made in 1875 by Louis Prang, a Ger an early English phrase, Christes Advent Rose, a time to pause in this Historic Trinity staff. Christmas wreaths and other decora man-born printer. maesse, which means Mass of Christ. penitent season to rejoice in the Lord. While ori a walk one Christmas Eve, tions is holly. Early Christians deco And if, during this Christmas sea Observed on Dec. 25 in western The fourth candle is the angel's can Luther noticed an evergreen tree shin rated their homes and churches with son, you're looking for a good story to churches to commemorate the birth of dle, the candle of love and the final ing in the moonlight. He returned this tree, calling it the holy tree. The read, try the "Story of Christmas.'' It Jesus Christ, it also is a public holiday coming. And the fifth - white - candle home with the tree, decorated it with name holly may have come from that. can be found in the gospels of Saint in Christian countries, usually is placed in the center of the wreath candles and told his children that the The pointed leaves supposedly Luke and Saint Matthew in the New marked by the exchanged of gift - as the Christ candle and is lit on tree should remind them of the bright resembled the crown of thorns that tokens of the gifts of the Three Wise Christmas Eve. ness of Christmas and the messages of Jesus wore when he was crucified and Testament of the Bible. Men to the infant Jesus. In many countries, people use spe the Savior's birth. the red berries the blood He shed. According to Luke, an angel For most Christians, the Christmas cial Advent calendars to keep track of By the beginning of the 19th centu appeared to shepherds outside the season begins on the Sunday nearest the 24 days before Christmas. Advent ry, all of Germany had adopted the Christmas carols town of Bethlehem and told them of to Nov. 30, not when retailers begin calendars have colorful Christmas use of the green "Christmas" tree. The word carol comes from a Greek Jesus' birth. Matthew tells of the Wise displaying their holiday merchandise. scenes and the dates are printed on They added stars, sweetmeats, tiny dance called a choraulein which was Men following a bright star that led The date is the feast of St. Andrew, flaps. One flap is lifted daily to uncov toys and gilded nuts together with the accompanied by flute music. The them to Jesus. one of the 12 Apostles of Christ. er a holiday picture or a Biblical verse. candles on the tree. dance later spread throughout Europe Historic Trinity Church is at 1345 The nearest Sunday is the first day The custom soon spread throughout and became especially popular with Gratiot Ave., between 1-375 and Rus of Advent, a four-week period during Nativity scenes Europe and then to the United States the French who replaced the flute sell near Detroit's Eastern Market. For which Christians prepare for Christ During the Christmas season, many by German settlers in Pennsylvania. with singing. more information about the creche dis mas. The word advent means a com churches display a creche, or Nativity Today, decorations include tinsel, People originally performed carols play, call the church at (313) 567- ing and refers to the coming of Jesus scene, showing the figures of Mary bright ornaments and candy canes. A on several occasions during the year. 3100. Church services observe 'the reason for the season' hristmas candy has been a part of the holi instrumentalist. include congregational singing and Communion. dents, participants are encouraged to arrive day celebration for many years, but did you For more information, call the church offfce^t Memorial is at 35476 Five Mile Road, Livonia. early. For more information, call the church at Cknow that the candy cane was created to (734)522-6830. For more information, call the church at (734) (248) 348-7600. represent the real meaning of Christmas? • New Life Lutheran Church will celebrate 464-6722. • St. Paul's Presbyterian Church will have According to the story, a candy maker who Christmas Eve worship at 7 and 11 p.m. with a • Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran three services on Christmas Eve. The family ser candlelight service of Communion. Special music Church will have a Christmas Eve festival wor wanted to tell children about the birth of Jesus vice will be at 5 p.m., followed by a candlelight in a way they would remember. He created a will be provided by harpist D.L. Turner and key ship service at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 26212 W. caroling service at 9 p.m. and a candlelight Com candy cane that was white, representing the vir boardist Ronnie J. Six Mile Road, Redford. For more information, gin birth of Jesus and His sinlessness. New Life is a congregation of the Evangelical call the church at (313) 537-3778. munion service at 11 ^ m. The church is at 27475 The candy maker shaped it into the letter J so Lutheran Church in America which worships • Church of Today will have a Christmas Eve Five Mile Road, east of Inkster Road, Livonia. that people would be reminded it is by the name temporarily at Our Lady of Providence Center, candlelight service at 5 and 7 p.m. The church For more information, call (734) 422-1470. of Jesus that people are saved from sin. Whether 16115 Beck Road, between Five and Six Mile meets at Village Oaks Elementary School on • Newburg United Methodist Church will the letter J, or the shepherd's staff, it would roads, Northville Township. For more informa Willowbrbok south of Ten Mile Road in Novi. For have its family celebration, featuring the Cherub show that Jesus is the shepherd, the Savior and tion, call pastor Ken Roberts at (734) 459-8181. more information, call (248) 449-8900 or visit its and Children's Choirs, at 6:30 p.m. Christmas the Lord. • There will be two services of worship on web site, at http://www.cotw.com. Eve. To remember the tremendous price that Jesus Christmas Eve at Good Hope Lutheran Church, • The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit will The 8:30 p.m. service of Holy Communion and paid for the sins of the world, the candy maker 28680 Cherry Hill Road, Garden City. Family have services with the Holy Eucharist at 5:30 candle lighting will feature the Youth Choir and included red to represent the blood Jesus shed. worship will be at 7 p.m. and will include choir and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve and at 10:30 a.m. Three small stripes were added to show His anthems, a children's sermon and a Communion Christmas Day at the church, 9083 Newburgh Bell Choir. Rev. Melanie Lee Carey's sermon will scourging and a large, red strip for the blood he service. Road, Livonia. For more information, call the be "Don't Miss the Sign Because You're Looking shed on the cross because of the nails and the The Christmas Eve candlelight worship at 11 church at (734) 591-0211. for a Billboard." spear. p.m. will include choir anthems, a Communion • St/James Presbyterian Church will have a The 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service will also As the legend goes, the candy maker made the service and candlelight ceremony, involving all -candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve at include candle lighting and Holy Communion candy cane, crafted with love, to help the chil worshipers. For more information, call the the chttrch, 25350 W. Six Mile Road, Redford. The Chancel Choir will perform and the Rev. dren remember the wonderful gift of God's love church at (734) 427-3660. For more information, call the church at (313) Thomas Badley will speak about "A Special at Christmas. • St. Timothy Presbyterian Church will have a 534-7730. Glow." And it's candy canes that is what will be given candlelight Communion worship service at 7:30 II Plymouth Church of the Nazarene will have Newburg United Methodist Church is at 36500 to Sunday School children at Christ Our Savior p.m. Christmas Eve at the church, 16700 New- a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. at Ann Arbor Trail. Livonia. For more information, Lutheran Church, Livonia, after their Christmas burgh Road, Livonia. A nursery will be provided,; the church, 45801 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth. call (734) 422-0149. program, "Here I Am! Send Me!," at the 11 a.m. and the church is wheelchair-accessible. F6r Filled with carol singing, special music and can service Sunday, Dec. 21. more information, call the church at (734) 464- dlelight, the observance is designed fftr medita- • Salem National Evangelical Lutheran Christ Our Savior also will have its family ser 8844. ,.-. •••';• = tion and reflection and offers a moment to affirm Church will have its Christmas Eve family carol vice at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at the • St. John's Lutheran Church of Redtord wilt' Christian values in a not-so Christian world. For candlelight sen-ice at 7 p.m. at the church. 32430 Livonia campua, 14175 Farmington Road. The have a family worship service with Holy Commu* more information, call the church at (734) 453- Ann Arbor Trail. Westland. Special music will be Cherub, Choristers and Handbell choirs will per nion at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Presented will be 1525. provided by the Salem Choir and instrumental form. a cantata, "Angels of Christmas," with^ choir and • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will have ists. ; At the 11 p.m. candlelight service, worshipers narration. The music will be by John Purifoy, its Christmas Eve festival worship at 7:30 p.m. The festival service of the Nativity of the Ix>rd , will be given a votive candle to raise during the with the narration by the Rev. William Privottc. at the church, 26212 W. Six Mile Road, Redford. will be held at 10 a.m. and will include Holy singing of "Silent Night." The Choir of Christ Christmas Day worship with Holy Communion The service will include carols, the Christmas Communion. For more information, call the Our Savior, Handbell Choir and instrumentalists will be at 10 a.m. at the church, 18542 Mercedes, story, Communion nnd candlelight. For more church at (734)422-5550 will unfold the story through song, scripture and east of Inkster Road and south/of 1*96. Fof more information, call the church at (313) 537-3778 • Faith United Methodist Church's Christmas prayer. A pre-service concert of organ, handbell information, call the church at C313) 038*2600. • Detroit First Church of the Nazarene will and instrumental music will begin at 10:30 p.m. • Memorial Church of Christ's Christmas Eve have its Christmas Eve candlelight service at Eve service will be at 8 p.m. and will include car Christmas Day, Dec. 25, worship with Commu service will feature a dramatic monologue, 6:30 p.m. at the church, 21260 Haggerty Road, ols, lessons and candlelighting. The church is at nion will begin at 10 a.m. at the Livonia campus. "Bartholomew's Tale," written and performed by Northville Heavily attended by family and 6020 Denton Road, at Michigan Avenue. For It will feature uplifting music with the choir and Les Hardin. The service will be at 7 p.m. and will friends of church members and community resi more information, call (734* 483-2276 m See our special holiday Church Directory on pages F2-4. Sunday, Decemt>er#kie97 D&E (•0F)3F J ,**-* *'*y» IfeffiaB^Mfifoff^vS^ >. lilfVMy> ' wmmmm St. Andrew's Episcopal Church THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT NORTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 16360 Hubbard Road 9083 Newburgh, Livonia, Ml 48150 Livonia, Michigan 48154 36520 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills (313)421-8451 734-591-0211 (between Drake and Halsted) The Rev. Robert A. Clapp, The Rev. Willel J. Herrington The Rev. Emery F. Cravelle, Vicar The Rev. Alan W. Brandemlril (248) 848-1750 Services December 24th Christmas Worship Services Gathered 1866, for the Worship of God Christmas Eve Christmas Eve December 27th 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist • 11:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist and 7:00 p.m. Carols 11:00 p.m. Carols 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Services December 25th 7:30 p.m. Family Eucharist 11:30 p.m. Midnight Mass Service to Humanity December 28th 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Babysitting PrwWed) Christmas Day 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 1000am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am. Holy Eucharist A Barrier Free Facility For The Handicapped in» .i.uimi i DECEMBER 24 7:30 p.m. wmm-^ mmmMM^^m^^kM ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH !i Agapt Family Worship Center Message • 45081 Geddes Road, Camon, Ml 48186 574 South Sheldon Rd. • Plymouth Ml (734) 394-0357 'Images of Peace, Promises rW CHRISTMAS EVE Regular Services: Sunday~9:30 am & Wednesday-7:00 pm of Fulfillment" p. 4:00 p.m. Family Holy Eucharist with the Story of the Nativity and Wednesday. December 24 - The Eve of Christmas Bishop Nicholas - Nursery Care Available Trie Eve Is as the Day' i Holiday Services: Wednesday, December 24th - 7:00 pm vs. 7:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist of the NatMty Communion and Special Music 10.30 p.m. Christmas Carolling Service 7:30 and 11:00 p.m. - Duplicate services • Festival Choral communion Rev. Dr. Mark P. Jensen Regular Services of Holy communion i Tt 11:00 p.m. Solemn Holy Eucharist of the Nativity Senior Minister Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. • Thursdays at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 st - 7:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY No Thursday Service on Christmas Day and New Year's Day Praise and Worship Service 10:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Mariners' on Hart Plaza at the Tunnel • Free Parking • Ford Garage I Fellowship Following Service Enter at Woodward & Jefferson 313-259-2206 % mm^ ^^^i^mf^mm * ^i,V, ti-,r ..-..•••„ .-> - >..'...•--,, :.;.,•;.•;.. -T^-Vv^M^M^fc St. Paul's ORCHARD UNITED First United Methodist Church 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham Beautiful i Savior Lutheran Church United Methodist Church METHODIST CHURCH 646-1200 St. Michael Cutheran Church 5631 North Adams Rd. 30450 Farmington Road 7000 Sheldon Rd, Canton - SheldonAVarren Roads - 459-3333 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES (Between 13 and 14 Mile Roads) Pastors: Carol J. Johns, Christmas Sunday - December 21 Visit our web site - http://www.wwnetoom/~stm1kes Bloomfield HiHs 5:30 and 7:50 p.m. 248-626-3620 Eric A. Stone 8:15,9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Family Celebration and . "Upstairs, Downstairs " Christmas Eve Dr. William A. Ritter Family Worship - 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Worship/Communion - 9:00 PM Sermon - "The Road Marked •Wonder'" CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHTING SERVICES Christmas Eve Services Communk>n/Candlelrflht -11:00 PM 4:30 p.m. Children -Dr.Hickey DECEMBER 24 4:30 p.m. Family Service 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Family All Ages Welcome Christmas Lessons and Carols Christmas Day • Worship/Communion -10:00 AM 5:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Holy Communion New Life Lutheran Church (ELCA) 11:00 p.m. Nursery Open Holy Communion at 7:00 and U :00 Family Service and Children's Christmas progra ' Worship and Candlelight Service Nursery Care at 7:00 Christmas Day "Counting Our Christmas Blessings" Sermon - "The Road Marked 'Praise'" Meditation by Dr. William A. Ritter 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion 7 And 11 p.m. - Candlelight sr-n ice with / lolv Communion; -Dr.Hickey 9:00 p.m. "Mary, Mary, How You Oonna V z spcci.il music In harpist 1)1 Turner jnd December 31st kevlwtrd pl.nvi Ronnie I begins I ^ minutes Traditional Worship Service of Lessons and Carols Wrap That Baby?" kv-r it. 7:30 p.m. New Year's Eve Service heiore A .U'rom/Mwo r.n7) semce 11:00 p.m. 620 Romeo Street, Rochester Pasiori All-Nitc Party for Youth Following New I ife is .1 oon^rpg.itton ol the (v.ingelic.il 1 uthcran Church in located one block North of University Traditional Worship Service of Lessons William A. Ritter (3rd thru teens) America which worships temporarily at Our lady of Providence and five blocks east of Rochester Rd. Carols and Holy Communion Matthew J. Mook Center. 1(>11S Reck Road between live and Siv Mile Roads, in Melody P. Hurley »»*• January 6th 7:30 p.m. Epiphany Service Northville Township, follow the New 1 lie Signs to Ihe chapel located 651-9361 & The Festival of Lights in Ihe center of the tomplev Pastor Ken Roberts: 734/459-8181. Crib and tbddler Care at ALL Service* Nuricry for Crib thru 3 year* old at 5:00 p.m. only. w mmm **^^^ 4F(0F*) The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1997 ^j£^.*P^j£^^ University Presbyterian Church SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 74/ GENEVA «*«k- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (USA) CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 27475 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734/422-1470 Christmas Service PLYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN (one block west oflnkster Road) Sunday. Dec. 21st 11:00 a.m. Church and Main Street Children's Program CHURCH 453-6464 Christmas Eve Worship Times Sunday. Dec. 21st 6:00 p.m. 5835 Sheldon Road • Canton CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 5:00 PM Family Service Christmas Eve Service 313-459-0013 .. (Special music precedes each service) 9:00 PM Carols and Candlelight Wednesday, Dec. 24th 6:00 p.m. 3:00 pm God's Gang Puppets and Handbelis Covenant Alliance Church Special Christmas Evening Services 5:00 pm Journey to Bethlehem with LMng Nativity 11:00 PM Traditional Communion & Candlelight 15858 E. 13 Mile Rd. 5:00 pm &> 6:30 pm Family Services 8;00 6s I 1:00 pm Lessons and Carols Candlelight Services Wheelchair Accessible (1 block west of Greenfield) 8:00 pm &. 11:00 pm Communion December 28 - 10:00 am Worship www.sppc.org (248) 644-9009 /«L': ORCHARD LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH, PRESBYTERIAN St. Elizabeth Ann Seton UNITY CHURCH OF ROCHESTER 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake 248-682-0730 Catholic Church 1038 Harding, Rochester Hills 280 E. Square Lake Rd., Troy 248-656-0120 ( Join us for Christmas Eve Services 248-871310 \ 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Children's Pageant (Child Care Provided) December 23 Sunday Services, Sunday School and Nursery 11:00 am 9:00 & 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service Penance Service 7 p.m. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES Christmas Eve, December 24 Regular Sunday Worship at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. Candle Lighting Service/ Concert Child Care, Full Children and Youth Programs Christmas Day, December 25 Sunday, December 21 5:00 pm 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m.. 11:30 a.m. "Caring for Christ" New Year's Eve 5:00 p.m. Burning Bowl/White Stone Service New Year's Day 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 28 11:00 am FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. OWEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 48755 Warren Road 6869 Franklin (South of Maple) • 626-0840 OF FARMINGTON Canton, Michigan 48187 Christmas Eve Services 734-4510444 Christmas Mass Schedule 5:00 pm Family Service (Nursery Provided) Rev. Richard A. Perfetto, Pastor Christmas Eve: 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. 8:00 pm Holy Communion Service 10:30 pm Special Music CHRISTMAS EVE • Dec. 24th - 4:30 8t 10:00 p.m. Caroling at 9:15 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY • Dec. 25th • 10:00 a.m. 11:00 pm Candlelight Service NEW YEAR'S EVE • Dec. 31st • 4:30 p.m. |'|^g^0!Christmas Day: 10:00 and 12:00 Noon Corner of Eleven Mlie and Farmlngton Rds NEW YEARS DAY • Jan. 1st • 10:30 a.m. £<+VUf4Ht WelC64KC 248-474-6170 St. Michael Catholic Church Church of St. Alexander ST. TIMOTHY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 25225 Code Rd. (corner of Ten Mile West of Uhser) 27835 Shiawassee • Farmlngton Hills • 248-474-5748 16700 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Ml Southfield. Ml 48034 Oust south of Six Mile Road) (313) 464-8844 . 248-356-8787 Christmas Eve 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Children's Liturgies CHRISTMAS EV£ - Christmas Masses December 24: 10 p.m. Mid-Night Mass CANDLEU6HT COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE 5 p.m. &. 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