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The 35-year-old City Hall on Ford near Carl Hall problems. A sampling: a new, bigger building should go. TODAY • Fire exits don't meet modern stan son could be torn down and replaced, follow dards. Tax factor ing a study session of city council members • The building isn't as accessible to Mayor Robert Thomas warned Vandals strike: The Monday. A new study points out numerous disabled people as it should be under against any plan that would require a library is seeking help in problems with the current building. the Americans with 'Disabilities Act, tax increase, which he said he.opposes. Some council members believe a new BY DARRELL CLEM Monday, no opposition surfaced as • • A leaky basement poses persistent fighting vandalism. /A2 City Hall should remain near the STAFF WRITER council members weighed the need to problems due to the underground southwest corner of Ford and Carlson - dclem@oe,homecomrn,nct replace City Hall - a deteriorating, 35- water table. It would cost $12.5 million to reno where residents are used to it. Chamber picnic: They In a momentous step, Westland year-old building on Ford Road near vate artd expand City Hall, TMP senior "I believe this site is the best site in came, they ate and they council members appear to be reaching Carlson. associate James Mumby said, "and town, period," Councilman Richard a consensus for tearing down City Hall "I don't think the old build.ing is. as learned. Chamber of com about the only thing that would remain LeBlanc said. He pointed out that and building a new one. salvageable as we'd like it to be," Coun would be the structural frame." TMP's report also called the Ford Road merce members arid ___ -, The-estimated price tag: $13.8 mil cilman Grenri Anderson said. .site "ideal." lion. A new study, unveiled Monday by Even as council members appear guests enjoyed a presenta united on knocking down City Hall, CounciKvoman Sharon Scott, in her During a landmark study session TMP Architects, points out glaring City tion on the police K'9 unit they remain sharply divided on where Please see C0UNC|L,'A2 Tuesday./A3
Fun for all: Walking/rid ing' in the rain at the St. Joe Tall tales: They've had block party are nicknames like "Ti*ee" Debbie Bled "Jolly Green Giants "Big soe and her 2- Bird" and. "Stretch/'been year-old son, asked if they play basket Jacob. Both of scams ball and how the weather St. Joe and Lonnie Drive is "up there." But that's BY DARRELL CLEM in Westland STAFF WRITER only some of what is faced held block [email protected] . by tall people./Bl parties this An unlicensed roofer, accused of. past Saturday. reneging on a job after having taken Fun-raising funds: Kelli "It went really $1,600 from a 73-year-old Westland well, even woman, is serving 45 days in jail. Sonquist is looking for a The 32-year-old man also must few young professionals though it arrange to repay the woman while he interested in having fun, rained a little is in jail - or he will face another 45 bit," said Lon days behind bars. raising funds for children nie Drive Dairy! K. Johnson of Melvindale was with disabilities and join organizer Jean sentenced Monday by Westland Dis trict JudgeC Charles Bokos after ing Young Variety./Bl Pachota, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating without a license. Unless Johnson repays the retired woman, he face * the maximum jail tune allowed for. a misdemeanor, Bokos said he hopes his decision will send a Angry: At Home columnist clear message to scam artists. Joe Gagnon thinks a very "They will go to jail in this court." he well-known "better living" said Tuesday during a telephone inter view. ..- TV star is giving out bad Johnson escaped possible felony advice about home clothes charges from Wayne County prosecu tors because he had performed about d?yers./D2. one hour of work on the victim's garage, Westland police Sgt. Al Rams- den said Police and court documents give this account of what happened: The victim hired a roofer oh March 22 to replace old, ieaky roofing on her Muslc: Lilith Fair, this home and garage on Alberta, northwest weekend at Pine Knob of Glenwood and Venoy. She gave, him a $1,600 check toward Music Theatre, celebrates the $3,400 balance/ women in music. /El The woman's check was cashed the next day, but the roofer didn't show up' for work despite the victim's repeated STUF PHOTO B^ DK\A.N MIMIEU attempts to reach him by telephone. She tried to call Johnson 10 times eighbors getting together for a good 'We move it up two weeks and it still March 25:31, while her roof continued Gung-ho: Homeowners time sounds great, and Saturday lams," she said "It's just pait of o\u tia- to leak. • was such an occasion for St. Joe dition The victim finally reached him on have found what they can N April 10 and threatened to contact neighbors in Westland. The clay included food and games. "The police Unless he 'fixed:her'roof: He came 'accomplish by working They held their, third annual block fire departmen_____ t came out. We-had;a -hs lie« huu>e"Aprii jS aTuTinckecrjoUt: party 3-11'p.m. "All tliveo years it's rained, clown." There weretwist,:Huia-Hoop and' ^-4oge4her./¥^—^— —^ shingles with her. r on us,''said organizer Kim Niece. The iimbo contests. • According to police accounts, John party was moved to avoid a conflict W'ith ., son again didn't show up as scheduled the Woodward Dream Cruise. '. •'.'.• . ! * Please, see FUN, A-l . Please see SCAMS, A2
• Obituaries A1.2 • Classified Index F4 Real Estate F4 SU Crossword F6 Jobs G4 BY DARRELL CLEM '.-',' "It's a Very positive step forward ..." Saginaw, Rosoville and Shelby. Jo-Ann spokeswoman Schuyler Kidd Home & Service H8 STAFF WRITER Westland Planning Director Tod Kilroy" However-, parent company Jo-Ann said the new store will create 75 to SO [email protected] Automotive J3 said. "It will bring jobs to the communi Stores Inc. has 64 of its smaller, tradi new jobs, including 25 to 30 full-time • Opinion A14-16 Jo-Ann etc, a fabrics and crafts ty". ••.-• tional fabrics and crafts stores about positions. She said five or sis; jobs will lie in management. • Calendar B4 superstore, will open for business this Jo-Ann etc (which stands for "experi 15,000 square feet each -- in Michigan. fall in a long-vacant building near War The company - the nation's largest The company will occupy the bulk of • Sports CI ence the Creativity," not. et cetera) is ren and Central City Parkway, city and expected to open for business in Octo fabric and craft retailer-will lease the the former Phar-Mor building, but • Real Estate Fl company officials confirmed this week. ber in a large vacant building south Westland building from Schotten Stein Gould said other "possible" tenants' may tine some of the space. The 45,360-square-foot store will west of Warren aiid Central City Park Cos. of Columbus, Ohio. occupy two-thirds of a building that a way. "We're real excited 'about it,'" Schot He 'declined to name potential ten retail drugstore chain, Phar-Mor, built It will become the fourth Jo-Ann etc ten Stein .developer .Jeff Could said ants. .•';'' _„__^^„_^___~ HOW TO REACH US in 1992 and never used. superstore in Michigan. Others are in •Monday.
Newsroom 734-953-2104 Newsroom Fax 734-591-7279 fnja//: ]bf own© 0«, horrwconim.net McDonald-s seekingcity'break on development .. Nightline/Spoits :734-953-2104 Reader Comment Line734-953-204 2 BY DARRKLL CLEM directly to the north, McDonald's real estate representative Johnny ; Classified Advertising: 734-5910900 STAFF WRITER "I believe it will'definitely improve that'corner." Adkins pledged to discuss the issue with corporate dclcmftoo.homecomm.m't Display.Advertising:734-591-230 0 Councilman Richard LeBlanc said Monday during oflicials and report hack to the city. Councilman Glenn Anderson warned that the new ; Home Delivery,734-591050 0 McDonald's Corp. has disclosed plans to redevelop talks between city oflicials and McDonald's represen n dilapidated corner in Westland, but city officials tatives. , . project may hinge on McDonald's willingness to coop may balk unless the company cleans tip another site But city officials strongly suggested they will snub erate. "it rtb'andoiu'd: ;™_ -—-. •_.—^..,....., , •the plans unless McDonald's cleans up another West- All agreed that the company's plans for the McDonald's wants to demolish one of its existing land site it abandoned on Merriman Road north of Palmer-Wayne area would remove an eyesore by restaurants and a vacant bank on the northeast cor •Van Born. - \ demolishing a former NBD branch. ner of Pnlnicr and Wayne - then build new golden ."It looks trashy," LeBlanc said of a deteriorating LeBlanc said the former bank "looks like garbage." arches onI the.site. building that still stands on the site. 'McDonald's has bought the'property. . The restaurant would move closer to the Palmer- Councilman David Cox said he would "really want .The company would build a 3,90t)-s-,juare-foot Wayne intersection, and the company would seek a that building on Merriman taken down" before lie restaurant, and it wouldn't include a children's play suitable tenant for a second, newly planned building would seriously consider the company's plans for 6 63174 10011 , 6 Palmer and Wavne TMeVise M~e DEVELOPMKNTi A3 1,.:.. A2(W) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999
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but called the woman on April 20 The retiree on Alberta "proba first public statement supporting city development plans south of and asked for money to buy roof-,, bly gave the money trusting (the a south-of-Ford site, said, "I Ford. ing materials. He allegedly told roofer) to complete the work," think I'd like to keep this as the 'That will kind of drive what her that he already spent the the judge said. ^Not only did he center of the city." we do with City Hall," Mayor $1,600. not have a license to do that kind But others want a new City Thomas said. Rather than give more money, of work, but he also had been Hall built somewhere north of LeBlanc said Tuesday that he the woman.agreed to order mate convicted before of obtaining Ford Road where special tax rev envisions a plan for upgrading rials, have them delivered to her money under false pretenses." enues, already in place, would the Bailey Center and building a The Public Library of West- replacement fabric, but also home and deduct the cost from It wasn't clear whether John pay for construction. new City Hall near what is now land is offering a $200 reward one of staff time in reporting the project's overall tab. son had served jail time on these "I think it's time to go off this the site of Westfand's central fire for information that will identi the incident and overseeing the The materials arrived April 23 earlier charges. site," Councilwoman Justine station at Ford and Carlson. fy and apprehend the person or reuphol.stery and replacement," and Johnson showed up for work Bokos said residents, particu Barns said. • Officials agree the fire station persons who vandalized the Burchill added. 'This is money three clays later, laboring for an larly elderly people, should be She compared a move to a needs work, LeBlanc said a new Faust Reading Room. The that could have been spent hour on the garage. The woman alert to possible home-repair homeowner buying a better station could be built west of the upholstery on a sectional couch purchasing books, CDs or cas told police he never returned. •' . scam artists. house, and she said city officials police station, on Ford Road and three armchairs was settes." Sgt. Ramsden offered this can't keep spending money on property the city already owns. apparently slashed with a The victim "believes that he The library will continue to never had any intention of doing advice: "patch jobs" for an. old City Hall. Mumby, meanwhile, said a razor blade or razor knife try to thwart any vandalism, new City Hall would accommo between 5-9 p.m. Monday. the work for her, and just took • Get more than one estimate Councilman Charles "Trav" he said. "This is the age of her money because she is an old for work. Griffin missed Monday's session, date some departments that are "We're concerned," said Joe technology and we are consid wontan who can't fight back," • Call the Better Business but he also has voiced strong now housed away from City Burchill, assistant tp the ering several options."' In the according to police documents. Bureau to see if it has informa support for using Tax Increment HAII, specifically-in buildings on library director. "This is the meantime, all patrons are The woman hired another con tion on the contractor. Finance Authority dollars - Marquette near Newburgh. second time this year that asked to inform library staff if tractor to fix her roof and pur • Ask contractors for refer already in place - to build a Mumby estimated that a new someone has vandalized the they should see anything suspi sued charges against Johnson. ences and phone numbers. north-of-Ford City Hall. City Hall should be 54,700 library furniture." The.previ cious. "I really do have strong feel "If they won't do that, they're A new building north of Ford square feet - much larger than ous incident cost the library ings about these cases," Judge not reputable," Ramsden said. would likely be more expensive. the existing 21,631 -square-foot about $1,500, but this time it Individuals with information Bokos said Tuesday. Police Lt. Marc Stobbe also Mumby said the higher price tag ' building. will cost more. regarding the vandalism "There are so many of these said residents, when possible, of $14.3 million .for construction But many questions are unre "Not only is it a matter of should contact Burchill at the incidents where people are com should hire contractors who will also doesn't include the cost of solved: Would City Hall remain finding and purchasing library,. (734 )326-6123. ing to peopled houses and taking_ .complete their work before seek buying 10 to 12 acres of land. in use during construction if a money for landscaping and ing payment. new building were to be built repairs and not showing, up. A' "A lot of contractors will allow Whither Bailey? south of Ford? Would, city offices lot of unsuspecting people have you to pay when the work is To, further complicate matters, relocate temporarily and, if so, fallen victim to these kinds of completed," Stobbe said. council members remain vehe where? •" scams." mently divided on whether they Officials say it's uncertain should spruce up the 20-year-old when those questions will be Bailey.Recreation Center, behind answered - or when a specific Now Get A Discount On Car the current City Hall, or build a plan will come up for a vote. Veterans of Foreign Wars plan new, multimillion-dollar center After Monday's meeting, how Insurance Without Getting A elsewhere. ever, city leaders seemed encour Monday, Aug. 16, blood drive "The Bailey Center is kind of aged that they appear to agree - Discount On Service* in the same canoe that City Hall at least - on the need for a new The Veterans of Foreign Wars Hix, VVestland. Appointments, is in," Councilman David Cox City Hall. Get the details on how you may save up to 30%. are sponsoring an American Red aren't needed. said. "I .think it's a huge step in a See one of these good neighbor agents: Cross blood drive. It will be 2-8 For information, call (734) A recreation center decision, direction," LeBlanc said. "I also p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Bova 728-3231. officials concede, would have far- hope it's a huge step in the right Engineers VFW Post 9885, 6440 reaching implications on possible direction." 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' •^^•pHMP^^PftfWIi^p*. The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 (W)A3 »rii»ii.-.i ... 'i | ,,• ., i. •*»- Chamber bash teaches BY JULIE BROWN informative. Education came via Zeke, and Thad Nelson, with dog STAFF WRITER a Westland Police Department Taz, showed chamber members [email protected] K-9 unit presentation. and guests just how police dogs The weather wasn't necessari "Very informative," said cham work. At one point, Allen asked ly picnic-perfect, but those at the ber President Nancy Barrons, for women to volunteer pur&es. Westland Chamber of Commerce Standard Federal Bank branch The dogs were able to find picnic Tuesday didn't mind. manager, of the police presenta another purse (nothing belong' The event at Central City. tion. "Jus't exciting and very ing to a chamber participant) Park, featuring food from Val's informative." which held marijuana. Catering, was both fun and Officers Grant Allen, with dog The dogs come from Europe, . Allen said, due to more stringent breeding there. He and Nelson answered a variety of questions about their canine partners. The food was good at the Tues^ day event, and the networking opportunities don't end there. A "Bowling, Networking, Food & Fun" event will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Westland Bowl, 5940 N. Wayne Road, Westland. _ Price is $8 for the Business s After Hours event, said Lori Brist, chamber executive direc STAJT PHOTOS.BY TOM llAVLEY tor. Nonmembers who join that ber membership, compared to evening will get free admission Attentive audience: 'Westland police K-9 Officer Thad $195. For information, call the Nelson demonstrates the attack tactics at the picnic. and a gift certificate to a West^ -chamber at- (734J 326-7222.. land-chamber business, :=___,_: .._- jPalking-during T u es d ay"s Above Zeke, who works with Officer Grant AUen (not - - The kickoff program wa !" Ttinch gave participants a chance pictured), attacks Nelson. At left, Robin Cooke, Starfish designed "keeping small busi to get to know each other." ^Just Family Services (left to right), PeggyEllen wood, West- ness in mind," Brist said. Busi the networking, visitirig with land Convalescent Center, and Loretta Johnson, also nesses with one to three employ people and networking" are ter with the center, go through the buffet line. ees pay $145 for a year's cham- rific, said Barrons. Man charged with • semi-annusci i II-CU ii IUCaI assault in Aug. 5 shooting at woman clearancb e A domestic fight that erupted into gunfire Aug. 5 on McDonald • CRIME WATCH has resulted in felonious assault (Better hurry, the last one in's a you-know-what!) and felony firearms charges while walking his two dogs in against a 50-year-old Belleville the 30600 block of Mackenzie at man. The suspect was charged 7:30 p.m. Friday. A police report over the weekend and jailed in said the Rottweiler "charged and lieu of a $10,000/10 percent attacked him. biting his left bond. hand, causing a laceration on a He is accused of firing a .22- finger and scratching his left caliber revolver at a woman who leg." The Rottweiler owner spurned him because she no phoned for help, and Westland longer wanted to be romantically firefighters took the injured man involved with him because he is to Garden City Hospital for married, police said. The woman treatment. The dog owner, a wasn't injured during the inci-, Westland woman, was cited for dent that occurred at 9:45 a.m. having an unconfined, dangerous Aug. 5 in a front yard on McDon dog. ald, a residential street near Middlebelt and Annapolis. Apartment break-in A Westland woman told police Indecent man that her Fountain Park apart A 33-year-old woman reporting ment was broken into between seeing a nude man standing 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday near 6-foot shrubs when she left while she was at work. She said v her, apartment in the 6600 area she came home to find her bed of Yale at 3 a.m. Friday. She told room window had been smashed police.the same man exposed out. himself when she saw him about Missing items included a $200 tw.o weeks ago. She described VCR and $1,500 in necklaces him as white, 25 to 35 years old, and bracelets. 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-ll, and 150 pounds. She said he had light Residential break-in brown hair and wore a dark A Westland man told police his material over his face. Police residence in the 32500 block of searched the area near the Mackinac was broken into woman's apartment but didn't between 4 p.m. Wednesday and find a suspect: Any similar inci 4 a.m. Thursday of last week. dents should be reported to He returned home to find a Westland police. door ajar and a window screen pushed in. Missing items includ Dog attack ed a $65 cordless phone, a $300 A 52ryear-pld man told police television, n $200 cable box and be wa£-attacked by a Rnttvyeiler— a $500 tool box and/tools, . Man's death investigated A 42-year-old Westland man paramedics performed CPR on died in the early morning hours •him but were unable to revive of Aug. 5 while driving on south him, reports said. Police believe bound 1-275. Sabbath was driving southbound According to Canton police 1-275 when he lost control of the reports, Dorian Sabbath was vehicle. •,•' pronounced dead shortly before 4 The vehicle crossed a grass a.m. at Oakwood Hospital median and struck the guard rail throughout the store! Annapolis Center-Wayne. before coming to rest a short dis His Lincoln Mark VIM-was tance away. There were no wit found by police resting against nesses to the accident, reports Starts Wednesday, August 11 the east guard rail of north said. bound 1-275 just north of Van Born Road. Police found Sabbath Police said Sabbath didn't die slouched over his wheel uncon of injuries from the accident. An Don't wait, the. great buys are going fast. scious. exact cause of death hasn't been Officers and later Canton determined, according to police. 'Sawv.JS area that council members -- until a tenant is found they'd labeled gaudy; likely rather see eye-pleasing McDonald's also offered to landscaping than another empty build a 5,700-square-foot com building in an area already mercial building directly to the plagued by vacancies. north, but attorney Kevin Kohls "1 would nit her see (landscap said the company would rather ing! sitting there than another wait until a suitable tenant is empty building." Anderson said. found to start construction. McDonald's will need council "We do not have a user for that approval lor a special land vise to Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Livonia • (734) 591-7696' Hochoster • (248) 651-6000 site," he said, adding that com proceed with its .redevelopment SHOPPING HOURS • ,'MON-SAT 10-9 •.OPEN SUN AT NOON pany officials "don't want to plan build a building and. not have It wasn't known when the Gift Certificates. Complimentary Silver Gift Hox Jacdbson's Charge anybody come." council might vote on the propos Council member* agreed that al A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 STAJT PHOIOS BY BRYAN MutHtu. Fun from page Al The event at its peak drew helping us out with this," Niece turned out to be a lot of fun." some 75 people of all ages. "We said. Organizers are,hoping for They rented a tent to cover the just all like getting together," sunshine this year; but know food. "It was needed,, obviously," said Niece, who worked with good neighbors can share time Pachota said. Some houses had committee members Lisa Dest, together regardless of the weath Christmas lights, in keeping Joclyn Kollar and others. "It's er. with the theme. Those lights just a good neighborhood to be "We all still had fun." • came down after, rather than in. Another fun event, the sixth staying up through the holidays. Organizers appreciated city annual Lonnie Drive block party, cooperation with the roadblocks also took place Saturday in A fire truck visit and Santa and the fire department. Next Westland. The theme was visit were part of the fun, along year, they're aiming for a magi "Christmas in August." with a disc jockey and raffle. cian, Drug Abuse Resistance Five or six families do most of Education program participation "It went really well even the organizing, Pachota said, and more for the kids. One though it rained a little bit," said with a couple of new people join neighbor mentioned a pony ride Jean Pachota, a Lonnie Drive ing in. Much-appreciated spon or an inflatable "bounce ride." party organizer. There were sors also contribute to the Lon "We thank our sponsors for some 200-300 for dinner. 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'h iviris. r > fir *ttm —*f. A«w» ni l««i #**•«« tr**t* »W**t «« i«4 e:^ ^rf)-fi.->\c-!(i^:u-.^-.1% i-:,[ i---j-'i:,j:f^,[ Thn W3/ftO-Vi'c-i'.'.'v »J S BY KEN AB11AMCZYK The permit also outlines a pub ordinance. mits are: Beverly Hills, Bingham these communities to correct the STAFF WRITER lic education plan. Wayne County commissioners Farms, Bloomfield Hills, Com problems, Schrameck said. [email protected] ENVIRONMENT Oakland'County commission are.considering a similar ordi merce Township, Lyon Township, Some of the problems stem State and county environmen ers recently approved money for nance that would require an Melvindale, Southfield Town from internal hydraulic problems, two more have issued final com tal officials are expected to a study on the cost of a septic inspection at any home at the ship, Van Buren Township, Ypsi- within municipal collection sys ments to the DEQ. inform U.S. District Judge John tank inspection program. A coun point of sale. lanti Township and the Washte tems and/or the inability of the Ten other permits are being Feikens on Monday about ty drain official expressed con Progress is slow on the river's naw County Road Commission. communities to discharge their negotiated with other communi progress on the Rouge River Wet cerns about the expense of such a cleanup as regulatory agencies The DEQ is. reviewing Birm contract capacity to the North ties. Weather Demonstration Project; program at a Rouge River Reme don't want to appear heavy- ingham's proposed stormwater Huron/Rouge Valley interceptor .. 'This is a voluntary stormwa The court hearing generally dial Action Plan Advisory Coun handed in enforcement. program. It outlined a program system, according to a state ter program," Schrameck said. packs Feikens' courtroom with cil meeting in June. Oakland "If we get dictatorial, then peo instead of applying for a "permit. report given to Feikens two "We don't have one similar to observers, as many of the 48 County officials learned of a $15 ple can walk and we don't want Schrameck did not know whether months ago. * this in Michigan, and there's not communities in the Rouge River million grant available for local that to happen, because we-want it would be approved. one in the United States. We're Schrameck believes a pump watershed send representatives communities there to address a program to improve 'the' treading on 'untrod' ground with About 45 locations of SSOs also station will address that problem to hear Feikens inquiries about environmental concerns. Rouge," Schrameck said. this program. We're making this have been discovered that illegal and engineering consultants the project. Washtenaw County has The nine communities and one program, and we're also design ly discharge in the Rouge water hired by communities will check approved a se-ptic tank inspection agency in negotiations on per Wayne, Oakland and Washte ing it, so it's taking a lot longer." shed. The DEQ is working with on municipal collection systems. naw county officials, the state Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency report to Feikens. Feikens schedules court hear ings every two months. Feikens is overseeing a lawsuit filed by the EPA against the communi ties to clean up storm water flow ing from communities into the Rouge. Roy Schrameck, district direc tor of the DEQ's surface water quality division, expects state DEQ officials will update Feikens on the status of stormwater permits, sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and river data. The permits, issued by the state, are required for the stormwater discharges into the river, but are ''voluntary" in that communities have a hand in writing their own programs about how they will clean up the discharges and illicit connec tions of sewage to storm sewers. Discharges also contain fertil izer and pesticides from lawns, and small amounts of oil and grease from parking lots. As of this week, the state has issued 29 certificates of coverage under the stormwater permits. Two, others are ready to go. while Bird-watehers meet Sunday Bird-watchers can enjoy the view at Crosswinds Marsh in Sumpter Township from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday. The "Crack of Dawn Birding Club" meets the first Sunday of the month and offers an excel lent opportunity to meet other bird watchers in the area. More than 141 species of birds have been seen at Crosswinds Marsh, including the bald eagle, pere grine falcon and great egret. For information on this or any parks event, call (734) 261-1990. 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"Stores were moving Ward; this week's opening of the for years. has taken on a new role as the out and the 'number of shoppers Old Navy store; and efforts to The center, leader in the redevelopment of was declining." make the mall available to busi^ managed Plymouth Road. "It was kind of going down," nesses and community groups. by Rein- And with new stores, a new said Violet Janowski of West- Shoppers, even those who look and an active, energetic new land, who has shopped at Won probably wouldn't be drawn by hard manager, the 40-year-old mall is derland regularly since it opened the youth appeal of many mall Lemke starting to reap the rewards of in 1959. "It was seedy." newcomers, welcome the new (photo at its own redevelopment, shoppers 4 stores and the revamped food left), is cel and local observers say. It's beautiful'. court and say the mall is notice '.mmmmm ebrating "We're very, very pleased to Many say- there's a new atti ably cleaner. . v-Xv.f -.^y-rs-.v..-•:-<••;•#• v':;;.v\v / tude toward the aging shopping its 40th see it improve or change, "I think it's wonderful. It's Silft?IS anniver because for a long time there it center and it's been sparked by a beautiful," said Sherri Reed of : Detroit, who said she visits Won sary. derland three times a month or liillp' : more and Ifas been shopping there for about 30 years. '•>''•>"?: ^L Reed said she's seen steady improvements since the mall was enclosed, which took place Upscale trend sonably priced goods, Lemke parade, Wonderland hosted the in the mid-1980s. That affordability, combined said. The trend now is for stores event after a march down Ply "I think it's a big lia," for Ply with a brighter, more polished with moderate prices to adopt an mouth Road. mouth Road's commercial corri atmosphere, is one of the keys to appealing, upscale look, he said. "Whatever we do should tie in dor, said Mafyann Huhta of Red- a Wonderland comeback, said Community involvement in with the community," Lemke ford Township. "I think it looks Reinhard Lemke, mall manager the mall, Lemke said, is:another said. great." ." • '. '••_... since December. key to its success. Wonderland Wonderland stores continue to has invited businesses and local *Very dynamic person* "We do not want to be a Som Changes at Wonderland were offer goods at prices that are rea erset Collection here, but we do groups to use its community sonable for middle-income peo room, booked local performers to long under way before he was want to be not less the quality," hired, but many credit Lemke's ple, said.Ester Labbe of Livonia.. said Lemke, a native of Ger entertain shoppers and even "It's good for people to find a reached out to the Livonia Sym enthusiasm for much of the turn many, in clipped, accented Eng around. place they can shop at" afford- lish. •....': phony Orchestra, scheduling an 13%.%¾¾¾ fcr. ably, said Labbe, who, like LSO fund-raising concert there Livonia Police Chief Pete Wonderland's new look, and Kunst illustrates Lemke's get-it-. Janowski, has been visiting new attitude, contradicts the for Sunday, Oct. 3.. 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Another $74.3 million is budget ed for the county jail. BY KEN ABRAMCZYK STAFF WRITER About 1,300 employees work in [email protected] the Wayne County Sheriff Department, Starting Oct. 1, Wayne County Ficano said he has asked coun will administer the juvenile jus ty commissioners to consider an tice block grant, a major change ordinance to establish the Inter EVERYTHING in this year's budget for the net Crime Unit as permanent Department of Community Jus positions. The unit of four offi tice, cers has investigated the^ illegal Wayne County will receive Sheriff Robert Flcano use of the Internet by sexual about $55 million to $60 million predators. from the state to finance juvenile Staffing at the jail also delinquency services for more remains a top budget priority FURNITURE than 3,000 youths. Another $55 new $47 million juvenile deten tion facility near Greektown in along with narcotics investiga million will come from the coun tions, Ficano said. In 1998, 855 ty's general fund. downtown Detroit. The adult probation services people were arrested OJI drug State legislation called for the expect to increase community charges by the sheriffs depart state to have exclusive responsi-" sanction services for offenders ment. bility for '"abused.and neglected" such as tethering, supervision, This year's budget maintains children and the county to have special alternative incarceration \\\e status quo. Ficano also jurisdiction over the youth delin at boot camp and at the deten encouraged a technology part quency population, instead of the tion facility. nership with the county's Infor old 50750 split. "There has been a significant mation Processing Department Wayne County expects to use increase in the use of these sanc on the transition into Y2K. care management organizations tions and continued emphasis on and juvenile assessment centers Prosecutor seeks funds PRICES BODY the monitoring and enforcement ~ 1 to help juvenile delinquents with of recommendations to the court Prosecutor John O'Hair drug or alcohol problems, accord TTT will result in a continued appeared before the county com I FAMOUS BRAND ing to Greg Roberts, executive upward trend," states one of the mission in July, wanting a assistant with county Executive goals from Jeriel Heard, director $500,000 budget increase to pay Edward McNamara, who met of the Department of Community for five additional prosecutors. I NAM! FURNITURE^; with Conference of Western Justice. One of the prosecutors' goals is Wayne officials in May. V^i^i^V T^^i^p^^ ^^JP^ Probation services will to solve 25 unsolved homicides • C/ayfon Marcus "When we look at what hap increase computer access for pro by March 31, 2000, and develop Thursday »<> '9 pened in Colorado and what hap bation officers to communicate cooperative programs to reduce frld*y10-9 • Classic leaf/ier • Dinaire, pens in Wayne County, a lot of with each other, the regional the homicide rate in Detroit by people asked what we can do to office and with central adminis 20. percent. Saturday 10 •* • Pulaski • Universal Stem the tide of violence and trators in Lansing. Community O'Hair's $25.7 million budget Sunday noon -Sptn crime," Roberts said. "We believe justice officials hope agents can includes about 270 people, with Wayne County has the answer." better supervise clients and more than 150 prosecutors, in & Monday I *> - 9 • Magnussen Presidential The Department of Communi monitor their behavior. For juve divisions ranging from trials and ty Justice also is responsible for niles, the Benjamin Carson case dispositions to special oper • Schnadig • American the administration and coordina ations. That budget increased financing Available, Che *****££<• DEGREES MA .•> 1.,1 MA in K Store Hours: Mon., Thurs. A Frl., jO-8; Tiics. ^ S.M., 10-6; Sim. 12-4; Closed Wed tih& {¢^^^^¢^^^^ -'h»i ..,";.. i^^" ^^^•ilpp > >' ' J v- ."**•-* IP^^P* • 4 '•••*''- d ' -V ' w. : .. > - 1 •PP*^ I vi"' ?! * A8' ?7ic Observer & Eccentricl THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 .3 budget would create 58 new - By' KEN ABR AMCZYK The busiest department will ways, parking garage and power the commission about the airport Kopinski was asked whether STAFF WRITER • COUNTY NEWS probably be the division of prop plant. ..- construction fund, including security checkpoints were "suffi it [email protected] erties, planning and facilities. On Wednesday, work crews PFCs. ciently manned." Officials at Detroit Metropoli That department will oversee building the new Midfield Termi 'There are no changes in PFC tan Wayne County Airport have directors, two electrical techni the five-year capital plan to nal were scheduled to erect the activities," Kopinski responded. "Security checkpoints are the f included 58 now positions for the cians, two foremen, two typists improve the airport. Those project's first structural steel, as 'The current rate remains at $3 responsibility of the airlines/ airport's proposed 19.99-2000 and a clerical specialist and a improvements will be financed part of Northwest Airlines' con per enplaned passenger. PFC Kopinski said. "However, there % department administrator." through Passenger Finance struction of the new facility. The revenue is budgeted at $41 mil is sufficient airport police to .: j budget, ranging from 12 airport- operations assistants to two elec Detrojt Metro's operations are Charges, which is a surcharge on 74-gate terminal Is expected to lion for fiscal year 2000. patrol the terminals and react trical technicians. budgeted at $178.9 million, an each airline ticket sold, grants be completed in late 2001. "There is legislation pending quickly in case of a security '••' Those positions represent the increase of $15 million, which from the Federal Highway Susan Kopinski, deputy chief in Washington, D.C., to increase breach: The manpower for this largest increase in personnel out includes administration, exter Administration and Federal Avi financial officer, responded to the PFC but nothing has been function was taken care of in of any of the county depart nal relations, concessions and ation Administration and state several questions last week from settled as of this time." this budget." ments. quality assurance, maintenance, of Michigan grants. , The 68 positions also include noise compatibility, properties, A five-year capital plan out planning and facilities. lines $494 million in airport t-J eight airport maintenance work 4 ers, eight laborers, five airport A new concessions and quality improvements to be completed operations supervisors, five cus assurance division will oversee this year, including south access Cafes tomer service agents, three envi requests for proposals for the road projects, such as the Rogell Dining ronmentalists, five department midfield terminal for food and Drive connector and north tun-, July 30th - August 1st Second Annual Windsor Celtic Festival •Entertainment managers, two department beverage service and retail nel and roadway, and construc stores by the end of 1999. tion of the new runway-and taxi- Commerce '•supervisors, two division deputy Hospitality Gaming... Parks employee honored for work Shopping A.longtime Wayne County and beyond the call of duty, and member of the Southeast Michi parks employee who has advo her notable accomplishments, gan Land Conservancy. Darga The Streets Are cated the restoration of the his employment longevity and com also served as grant coordinator toric Nankin Mills site in West- munity service.'. . and secured the first piece of land and preservation of park- The Public Administration land purchased, through the Enjoy, the Sights v;,- ^)ands in Wayne County has been/ Foundation is an affiliate of the. Michigan Natural Resources "and Safety of our ."•"S honored as Pubic Servant of the University of Michigan-Dear Trust Fund.- ' '' \- • Beautiful Waterfront. ^Year. born. 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Now I STAFF WRITER know I can run away from The Wolverine Riders meet on [email protected] home." . the first Sunday and third Satur These are typical members of Sometimes the cliches are day of each month from April the Wolverine Riders motorcycle true. . . through October at Richard's Garden City resident Orman club, whose enjoyment of riding Restaurant in Uvonia, taking in is as much a passion as an "Pappy" Patterson, 79, has been a ride after breakfast and/or a1 riding motorcycles since 1936, artist's desire to paint. business meeting. The next Founded by- former Plymouth except for a few years when meeting begins at 9 a.m. Satur World War II interfered. "1 got a Township Police Chief Carl day, Aug. 21. brother named Harley Davidson Berry (among others) in 1987,. Patterson," he said. They also take "ice cream the Wolverine Riders currently Not to mention a son and rides" every Wednesday and comprise some 69 two-wheel afi grandson who ride, throw in several longer out-of- cionados, including several Livonia resident Warren state rides. women. The club was born, in Shirey is the owner of i3 motor A monthly newsletter is pub part, as a receptacle for riders cycles. A motorcycle rider for 50 lished throughout the year. Dur-. who "were tired of having to years, one day he wished he had irvg. winter months, the mem have one kind of bike to join an all of his old bikes back. "So I bers meet for dinner at various organization," said Westland res quit selling what I had," he said. restaurants and rent a hall for a ident Jim Bowes, a co-founder • Romulus resident Bob Hughes Christmas party. with Berry. has logged more than 240/000 Dues are $30 a year. To Many of the members have miles in 29 years of riding, inquire about joining the Wolver ridden together for years, and 112,000 of them on a single 1988 ine Riders, show up at a meet they've switched from sport Kawasaki Voyager. He also has ing or call President John bikes to cruisers to touring bikes a Kawasaki Eliminator 600 that Behnke at (734} 522-8246. as they've gotten older. Most of he rides to work. them are on the backside, of 50, Redford resident Bonnie Andes with many of them riding Gold says the phrase, "If I have to Wings, Voyagers and other com understand," illustrates her rea fortable touring bikes. But they explain it to you, you wouldn't sons for riding. "It's wonderful. I Follow the leader: John and Ellen Bryant of Hamburg led the second group of six get around as much as anyone motorcycles on the Sunday ride to Jackson. and more than most. Sit with On the road them a while and you'll hear sto again: Red- ries about rides to Florida, Cali Richard's Restaurant at 10:15 ford resident fornia, South Dakota and every a.m. in two groups. Dexter resi where in between. dent Mary Green, a rider with 27 Bonnie Although the Wolverines are years.of experience and no seri Andes, shown starting to look like an AARP ous accidents (knock wood, as here on the club, President John Behnke is she does when she says that), led Yamaha quick to say that young members the way on her 1982 Honda Virago 750 at are welcome. He wasn't even CB900 Custom. Behind Green sure this article should mention were three Gold Wings and this right, didn't the average age of members for reporter on a Yamaha 535 Vira start riding fear it would discourage younger go. THe second group, led by until she ivas riders from joining.. John and Ellen Bryant of Ham 50 years oldy It doesn't matter how young burg, contained one Gold Wing, you are, how much experience two Voyagers, a BMW dresser, a you have or what kind of bike Yamaha 750 Virago and the only you drive, he said. The Wolver sport bike in sight, a Honda 650 ines will be happy to ride with Nighthawk ridden by Tim you. Salowitz. The riders meet twice a mouth Although these people ride at Richard's Restaurant on Ply some of the biggest motorcycles mouth Road west of Newburgh in captivity, they still enjoy cur in Livonia. From there they vaceous roads and stayed on embark on a ride that sometimes them as much as possible. ends with an ice cream lunch in Indeed, this reporter's skills Jackson and other times keeps were challenged in keeping up Hard riders: Bob and Ellen Hughes of Romulus have them away from home until 8 p.m. with Green as she cut through ^uf more mnes on ^e/y ]£aWQSQfo{ y0yClgers than many On Sunday, Aug. 1, they left See WOLVERINES, All people put on their cars. CASH8ACK 0,V SELECTED. NEW FORD APR CARS Ml FINANCING FOR UP TO •__ 36MONTHS(1), OR UP TO 99 FORD ESCORT ZX2 $JCA^ %an i % J won anM ^i&. v O»0 « 750 1500 0.9 and 750 . cash back financing cash back cash back financing cash back 99 FORD 99 FORD TAURUS CONTOUR $ $*i £"#*#* in and 1000 0.9 www. suburbanf orddealers. com 15 750 cash back financing cash back cash back financing cash back OPEN SATURDAYS TO SERVE YOU {1)NOT ALL BUYERS WILL. QUALIFY FOR LOWESt|T. APR see dcft'cr to sco <1 you qua'fy. 0.9¾ fofcf CecJ i APH I nriiM 09 fr.r ^.^*-^A. i* *mK^ A«KW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 Wonderland from page A6 Big day ddne attitude with an anecdote: "He's just a positive, energetic, last year. A native of Offenbach, Apout two days after he passed very dynamic person, and I don't Germany, near Frankfurt, alpng to Lemke a senior citizen's think Liyonia's seen anybody Lemke had worked for a com concern about a restroom light like him," said Gary Bewersdorf, mercial real estate development switch - the man wanted a key- the owner of Livonia Gold & Sil and management company in ofjerated switch so the lights ver, a mall tenant since 1984. Europe. » co'uldn't be turned off by just Lemke, 41, his wife, Ann' a' anyone-the job was done. Detroit-area native and a scholar 'An anchor* f!_He. really strikes me as a of the music and literature of the Wonderland's success is vital manager whose heart is really in German Romantics, and their to the success of Plymouth Road, pivjviding a nice service to peo daughter, Annabel Sophie, said John Nagy, a former Livo ple," Kunst said. moved to the area from'Germony nia planning director and now the director of the PRDA. "I think it is an anchor. I i CITYOFWESTLAND think it is a big draw for the cor . j PRIMARY ELECTION • REGISTRATION NOTICE ridor," Nagy said. Other shops in the area rely on the traffic gener ;NOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the last day on which persons may ated by Wonderland, he added. jegister in order tobe eligible to vote in the Primary Election to be held on •Tuesday, September 14,1999 is Monday, August 16,1999. The mall started generating •Registrations will be taken at Ihe. office of the Westland City Clerk, Wayne that traffic from its opening, ."County, Michigan, 36601 Ford.Road, Monday through Friday, between "the longtime patrons said. •hours of 9.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS "We were certainly pleased ;ALREADY REGISTERED. • when they decided to build it, I PATRICIA A. GIBBONS because that was really our pri-' ; ' Westland City Clerk mary shopping spot for things 'Publish: Auguit 5 ar.d 12.1999. t-„u.f other than groceries," said '• ' ' ' • • — • ' ' • ' Anderson, who moved to the neighborhood with his family Milestone: Helen Heatlie celebrates her 102nd birthday on Aug. 6. She was before Wonderland was built. born and raised in Scotland andnow lives in Westland. She is shown with ';/...... CITYOFWESTLAND "We looked forward to having four generations, son Ken Heatlie of Westland, granddaughter Misty Mitchell this mall. ..." said Janowski. and great-granddaughter Stacey Mitchell, a recent John Glenn High School : INVITATION TO BID "Everybody was really anxious .••••* graduate. . - • ',*'•.• Sealed proposals will be received by the. City of Westland Purchasing about this place." Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185-2298, on or before August 25,1999, at 10:00 a;m, for the following: : ELECTRICAL • INKSTER/ANNAPOLIS PUIVIP STATION Complete specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Office. For questions pertaining to bid specifications, please contact James Zoumbaris, Department of Public Service Water and Sewer Superintendent, at (734) 467-3242. The.City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. If it's im toyou,it's • . " JILL B.THOMAS • .. • , '•:. Purchasing Agent Bid Item No^ 592-082599 im fuhlish= August 12, 19¾ • '" ' This is Sue Mason, the There are four ways you can reach her: Community Life and special editor of 1. ermail her.(greatl). your hometown newspaper. . 2. FAX her (also great!). ; CITY OF GARDEN CITY it's her job to keep you informed 3. We like regular mail, too. ; ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS every Sunday and Thursday about 4. Phone her (if you don't mind voice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE what's happening right where you mail)." live. One way or another, Sue will be glad to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number Perhaps you have a story that 2.07, Public Acts.of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by hear from you. the City of Garden City City of Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., would fit right into one of these August 25,1999 at the City of Garden City City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, sections. Sue woutd like to hear .THE Garden City, Michigan. about it. szn.4 O NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing is to hear and consider public comments or the proposed Dimensional Variance &$# from 161.039, Fences, of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a privacy fence that extends beyond the rear yard approximately 23 feet on the south side it&Sfc* property line, Section 16I.039C.(1), permits fences in the rear yard only in Part of HomeTown Communication's Network™ residential district?. This section further prohibits any fence to extend beyond the rear corners of a house. The property is located at 103 Lathers. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the variance application may be Mail: 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 e-mail: [email protected] examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan FAX: 734-591-7279 Phone: 734-953-2131 48135 during regular oJTice hours until the date of the Public Hearing. Written comments may be sent to the above address. ALLYSON M.BETT1S, City Clerk Bank One Branch 41 - . RANDY TEMPLETON, Chairman LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 15125 FARMINGTON ROAD 950-60 General Fund Zoning Board of Appeals •15788-86 General Fund Puh!iih:Atig\j«t 12, 1999 •SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES 154-31 . Payroll. BOARD OF EDUCATION 155-01 Building Improvement & Technology Fund 56218-34 Building & Site Fund JULY 6,1999 54261-54 Activity Fund . *The following is a summary, in synopsis form, of the Board of Education's 54264-94 Consolidate Debt Fund CITY OF GARDEN CITY organization meeting of July 6, 1999; the full text of the minutes i9 on file in 54275-54 ' Community Education Refund ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS the office of the superintendent, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, and in the Baonk One Branch 42 principal's office of each school, and is available oa request. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 042-4-034909-4 Lunch-Fund Savings President Nay convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room, 15125 Michigan'National Bank DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE Farmington Road, Livonia. Present: Kirsten Galka, Frank Kokenakes, Dianne 6470-13095-3 Community Education Deposit Account Nay, Kenneth Timmons. Absent: Daniel Lessard, Joanne Morgan, Patrick NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act.Number Nalley (arrived 7:19 p.m.) When bearing .or purporting to bear the facsimile signature of Kenneth C, 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by Watson, Jr. and Randy A. Liepa or the manual signature of Kenneth C. the City of Garden City Zoning Board, of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., August 25, Oath of Office: The Honorable Kathleen McCann, Sixteenth District Court Watson, Jr. or Randy A. Liepa. 1999 at the City ofGarden City City Hall,. Michigan. • Judge, administered the Constitutional Oath of Office to Frank J. Kokenakes and Kirsten M. Galka. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing is to Order of Business: It was moved by President Nay and supported by Mr. . • of:'. '•.'• . hear and consider, public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance Livonia Public Schools School District from Section 161.023 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of Kokenakes to amend the agenda and move Item II. Election of Officers to Item VI. Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nay, Timmons. Nays: None. I, . , Secretary of the Board of Education of a detached garage that is. located approximately six feet from an existing the School District of the City of Livonia, State of Michigan, do hereby certify 1999-2000 Meeting Schedule/Bylaws: Motion by Kokenakes and Timmons single family house. Detached garages are required to be located at least 10 that a meeting of the Board of Education of said School District duly held on feet from the principal building on the site. The applicant is requesting a that the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School District adopt the 6th day of July, 1999, the following resolution was adopted and is now in four foot dimensional variance. The property is located at 32195 the following resolution to.establish 1999-2000 meeting dates, procedures for full force and effect. Jilaplewood. the calling and posting of board meetings, and authorization to sign contracts and legal documents for the Board. RESOLVED, That the Bank One as the designated depository of this NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the proposed Amendment to the School District is requested, authorized, a,nd directed to honor checks, SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Official Zoning Map application may, be examined at the City Half, 6000 drafts or other orders for thepayment of money drawn in the name of LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL DISTRICT Middlebelt Road, Garden;City, Michigan 48135 during regular oTfice.hours this School District against the following accounts: until the date of the Public Hearing. Written comments may.be sent to the 1999-2000 ,; (Please see above list) '..... above address. • .' •: Regular meetings of the Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools . School. District shall be held at 7:00.p.m., in the Board of.Education offices, when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile signature of Kenneth ' .V.;. '••'•••. '.'•- ALLYSON M. BETTIS, City Clerk L 15125 Farmington Road, I Jivonia, Michigan, 734-523.-8800; on the first and C:\Vat6on, Jr. and Randy A. Liepa, or themanual signature of Kenneth: .' '- -^7-;•' .' ..' .. •;'*- RnWARnKA>iK,PlanninirComm>ssk)n.Chairman ' ^hiiYJ Mondhy^ fif f>'arh-TTinri(K with ifrn fn1|Atu1ng PX^ppfinnS' :,'•_,;• '-; :^-—— C. Watson. Jrl and Rnndy A. Liepa, . ' • . ^.- Pubfi»h:-A'ugu*t 12.1999. ft! Aregular meeting wil]jioJt be held on July 19,1999. Bank Ono shall be entitled to honor and charge the appropriate account for, . b. A regular meeting jytflnQi be held on September 6or 20, 1999. such checks, drafts, arid other orders regardless of whom or by what means .& A regular meeting ivilLjiQlbe held on January 3,2000. any such actual or purported facsimile signature may have been affixed thereto if the same resembles the facsimile specimen ditly certified to Bank Therefore, regular Board meetings will be held'on; the following dates: One by the Secretary of (his School District. July August September October November December i CITYOFWESTLAND 6 2 4. 1 6 Furthermore, that the! Board of Education authorize the Livonia Public • :.! SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES 16 13 18 15 20 Schools to utilize the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus, Bank (Tentative) (Tentative) One, Comerica, Smith Barney, Standard Federal Bank, First Federal Bank, MTGN015r8/2/99 and Midwest Guaranty Bank for investment'purposes within the guidelines Presiding:Council President Cicirelli January February March April ' May June established by state law and Board policy as -it.reja.te3.to investing excess present: Barns, Cox, Griffin, f^BlanC, Scott • • ' 7 6: 3 1 5 funds. •'.' 17 21 20 17 15 19 Absent: Anderson' IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of July, 170: Approved: minutes of rcgulanntg held 7/19/99 In general, the second and fourth Mondays of each-month shall be reserved for 1999. . -'Approved request from Michigan Metro Girl Scout to "conduct-annual Board committee meetings or special and/of study meetings.as needed. cjilehdar/hut sale from 10/4/99-12/5/99 & cookie-sale from 12/20/99,4/2/00 'Within CHy _.;••'•• .-'-',.'•,/' .'.,''' -'"'-'J- ; , '.,. Special meetings of the Board of Education may be called by the President of .''•'..•'", Secretary the Board, or any two members thereof, by serving on the other members a -Approved request front John Glenn Instrumental Music Booster Ayes: Galka, Kokenakw, Nays, Timmons: Nays: None. • -. Organization to hold a .Tag Day" 8/28/99» # 9/11/99 in Edison School area written notice of the day, time," location and purpose of such meetings. Service f$>r purpose of collecting donations to supplement Instrumental Music. of the notices shall be made in accordance with Board Policy BCAC and with Appointment of Election Staff Member: Motion by Kokenakes and 'Program .' .' • • : ,.;• '•••••'"• -••.•••••••' the provisions of P.A. 267 and the General School Laws of the State of Timmons that the Board of Education acknowledge the appointment of Jay :.'Approved request from John Glenn High School to hold its annual Michigan, and may be made by a member of the Board or any employee of the Young as the staff member in charge of school elections; This appointment is Board. ''•'., • Homecoming Parade on 10/8/99 beginning at 6:30 pm'from parking lot of made by the Board Secretary with formal acknowledgemeni by the Boardof Stottlemeyer Elementary School ... •/' The^ Secretary of the Boardshall cause public iiotice tobe given of all meetings F^ducation. Ayes:' Galka,' Kokcnakc-3, Nay,Timmohs. Nays:None. :'; -Adopted Budget Amendment 2000-1, Budget Carry Forward " of the Board of Education in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Appointment of Meeting Notice! Administihtoi: Motion by Galka and -: IntrocUiced.Biulget Amendment 2000-2, change in appointed officials pay Proposed minutes of Board meetings will be available for public inspection Timmons that the Board of Education acknowledge thb appointment of Dr. plan ' , - ': •'.••• ' -''''•• during regular business hours at the Board of Education offices, 15125 Kcnrieth Watson as the administrator in charge of posting meeting notices; This appointment is made by tho Board Secretary with formal -Adopted resolution to obtain permit for construction of storm sewer Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, not more than eight business days after ,f p.cknov!edg?rr>er!t by the Bo?rd. of'Kdi*option Ayes: 0?.lka KokT-akcc Na connection, 2307 S Wayne Kofld.; ' the date of each meeting, and approved minutes of each meeting will be . Timmons. Nays: None. "^ > • -Adopted resolution from Milter, Canficld, Paddock & Stone declaring available for public inspection during regular business.houra at the same intent to reimburse for expenditures for'expansion of Court Building location not more than five business days after the meetingnt which the Eloction of Officers - President: Mr. Kokenakes nominated Mr/'Hrnmon's • 'Approved.'design for a CSX railroad warning system project for minutes ore approved. for thooffice of president Voting for Mr. Timmons: Galka, Kokenakes, Nay, intersection of Newbnrgh at Cherry* Hill, Palmer, Gle.nwood & intersections •' Timmohs.'.Mr. Timmons whs elected president of the Board. of Wayne.at Glenwood& Palmer :: The President arid/or Secretary of the Board shall be authorized to sign all 171: Close public hearing for, taxing jurisdictions only,.on request from - contracts and legal documents on behalf of the Board of Education following Vice President! Mr. Timmons nominated Mr. Kokenakes for the office of vice Textron Automotive Company, 15115 Ne-wbiirgh for Industrial: Facilities approval by resolution, of the Board unless the Board specifically designates president .Voting for Mr. Kokenakes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nay, timmons; Mr. Exemption Certificate under A.ctT98, '•'•'•' .;• ; other members of the Board in iti' resolution to approve the contract or legal Kokenakes was elected vice.president of the Board. 172: Approved recommendation of Administration .to accept bids-for • document. Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nay, Timmons. Nays: None. Secretary: Mr. Timmons nominated Mr. Nolley for the:bffice of secretory. purchase of "listed parcels of properly & payment to City of bid "amount & : 1999-20()0 Bank Depositories: Motion by Timmomj arid Galka that the Voting for Mr. Nalleyi. Galka, Kokenakes,-Nay, Timmons. Mr. Nalley was ; $320 processing fee, . Board of Education of the Livonia Public Schools School .District adopt the elected secretary of the Board. 173 & 174: Appointed J Barns as Delegate; & S Scott as Alternate Delegate following resolution designating Bank Ono and Michigan National Bank as 1 Treasurer: Motion by Kokenakes arid Galka that Randy A Liepa be to Michigan Municipal league Annual- Conference, to be held in Grand depositories for the school district during ibe 1999-2000 school year. appointed Treasurer of the Livonia Public Schools School Distfictfor tliQ 1999- lipids fro nil 0/6/99 -10/8/99: '" . • ' . RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION 2000 school year. Ayes: Oalka.Xoke.nnko'*, Nalley, Nay.Ti'mmons; Naya: None. 175: Approved Check List:S565.450.83 & Propakl-^l.SSV.an.10 • : of "... Adjournment: Motion by Kokenakes and Nalley that the organ!nation Mtgadjourned at 8:28 pm -; '•.•;. .- Livonia Public Schools School District meeting of July 6, 1999 be adjourned. Ayes: Gnlko, Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay, Minuter available in City Clerk'soffice .'RESOLVED: That the Bank One Arid Michigan National Bank,as designated Timm6ns. Nays: None,. ' '••": ' ; SANDRA A. CICIRELLI ; PATRICIA A, GIBSONS .depositories of this School Difttrict.be and hereby are requested, authorized : Presidtnt Nay.adjourned the meeting at 7:20.p.m, " . ' Council PreMdcrit -.: .:; •'•'• City.Cfcrk and directed to honor checks, drafts or. other orders foflhe payment of money drawn in the name of this School District against the following accounts: PuHiiS:A(ii>iM 12,1PM fhih\i ^|fei^iyftMMK^AM|iHfedMa ^^mm ^^^ i p >i|ii>>yn»ijp IJ ••> ji J^ fnyi 77«? Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 "All Report shows area roads are Attorney General takes The roads of southeast Michi miles traveled - decreased in number for the fifth year in a and 49. on 'jabbertalk' solicitors gan are getting to be a safer the region as well. The overall row. But alcohol-related acci • The number of elderly place to drive your car. crash rate in southeast Michi dents are more severe. In acci drivers., involved in accidents Michigan Attorney General work but do little or nothing The number of traffic acci gan was 4.39 crashes per mil dents not involving alcohol, dropped in 1998, from 22,653 in Jennifer Granholm issued a that is worthwhile ... The donor dents in the seven county region lion vehicle miles traveled in injury results about a quarter of 1997 to 21,523 in 1998. But the Consumer Alert Monday must beware," decreased by 13,000 in 1998 1998, down from 4.79 crashes the time. In alcohol-related acci proportion of crashes involving regarding charitable fund-rais Those who receive calls from when compared to the previous per million in 1997, despite the dents, injury results 46.6 per the elderly was slightly higher, ers. charities are advised to ask a year, according to a report fact that vehicle miles traveled cent of the time. 11.5 percent versus 11.1 the "The smooth-talking, fast- number of questions: Is the issued last week by the South increased from 41,679 million in • Injuries also occurred more previous year. Nonetheless, the acting caller who interrupts caller a volunteer or a paid east Michigan Council of Gov 1997 to 42,512 million in 1998," frequently when seat belts were statistics showed elderly drivers your dinner hour or your fami fund-raiser? Does the caller ernments. SEMCOG concluded in the not used. Only 14 percent of were more likely to be hurt in ly time wants you to believe work for a professional fund The total number of crashes report. drivers overall are injured in an accident, 16.6 percent were everything they tell you, but raiser or the charity? Where is in tho region last year was Other conclusions reached in accidents. But when belts are hurt or killed in accidents com sometimes what they tell you is the organization located? How 186,693, according to the report the report: not used, the injury rate jumps pared to a percentage of 13.9 for false. Jabbertalks, better much of the donation -will go known today as telephone for the charitable cause? titled "1998 Southeast Michigan • Injuries occurred in 25.3 to 42.9 percent. Some 7,100 men all driver*?. solicitors, will actually lie to Crash Summary Statistics." The percent of all accidents in the were not wearing belts when iMonroe County is the safest get you to give money, maybe Complaints regarding chari report is compiled annually by region. That's a decline for the they got jnto.an accident, twice place to drive. The accident rate because their job depends on ties should be referred to the SEMCOG from accident reports third year in a row. Overall, the number of women who per million •vehicle miles trav how much money they collect Attorney General's Charitable filled out by local police, sheriffs southeast Michigan accounts for failed to wear restraints. eled there is only 2.5. Liv in an evening of calling." Trust Section at (517) 373- departments and the Michigan 51.8 percent of all injury crash ingston County had the second • Younger drivers were Granholm said, 1152. For police or lire organi State Police. es in the state. lowest rate, 3.11. Oakland- involved in more accidents. "Michigan has many chari zations, call (800) 7&9-4515- The regional total in 1997 was • Alcohol-related accidents Drivers age 21-34 were involved ranked fifth with a rate of 4.01 ties that do wonderful Work in Written complaints may be 199,638. are on the decline. There were in 27.9 percent of accidents, per million miles traveled. our communities and around mailed to: Charitable Trust '"The crash rate - the number 8,153 crashes in the region compared to 24.2 percent for Wayne County, was in last the world. Unfortunately there Section, Department of Attor of traffic crashes per vehicle involving alcohol, a drop in the drivers between the ages of 35 place, with a rate of 4.99. are many others who jabber ney General. P.O. Box 30214, and talk about their wonderful Lansing, MI 48909. Wolverines from page A9 Michigan Bi-Color& Wliite I Michigan Tomatoes the big sweepers. In the old she said. 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Part ot HomeTown Communications Network™ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing is to hear and consider public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance Mail: 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 e-mail: [email protected] from 161.039, Fences, of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a privacy fence that extends beyond the rear yard-approximately 20 feet on the north side FAX: 734-591-7279 Phone: 734-953-2149 property lino. Section 161.0390.(1), permits.fences in the rear yard only in residential districts. This section further prohibits any fence to extend beyond the rear corners of a house. The property is located at 1660 Deering. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the variance application may be LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Honorable Jack E. Kirksey . examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 15125 FARMINGTON ROAD Mayor, City of Livonia 48135 during regular office hours until the date of the Public Hearing. Department of Law Written comments may be sent to the above address. *SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES Attention: Mr. Sean Kavanagh BOARD OF EDUCATION 330OO Civic Center Drive ALLYSON M. BETTIS, City Clerk Livonia. MI 48154-3097 RANDY TEMPLETON, Chairman JULY 6,1999 Zoning Board of Appeals *The. following is a summary in synopsis form, of the Board of Education's RE: Land Swap Between the District and City of Livonia for the Bentley Site and Lands to be Designated by the City. Publish: August 12.1999 regular meeting of July 6, 1999; the foil text of the minutes is.on file in the office of the superintendent, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, and in the Dear Mayor Kirksey: principal's office of each school, and is available on request. This will confirm that the Livonia Public Schools School District will likely President Timmons convened the meeting at 7:29 p.m., in the Board Room, resolve on July 6, 1999 to agree to extend to the City of Livonia an Option to 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia. Present: Kirsten Galka, Frank Kokenakes, propose an acceptable land swap for or purchase of the district's Bentley Site Patrick Nalley, Dianne Nay, Kenneth Timmons. Absent: Daniel Lessard, for one year from the date referenced below provided, the City first approves Joanne Morgan. this letter agreement and authorizes it to be signed where indicated below. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Audience Communications: Kai*en Click, 35441 Parkdalei,Dave Gornall, This Option will, however, terminate upon the District's rejection of any timely WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 35721 Minton; Laurie Carse, 35314 Richland; Karin Danke, 35108 Leon; office made.by the City and the City. has. in any event, until 5:00 p.m. on the will be holding a public auction of surplus and used items at Jim Brachulis, 35221 Pinetree; Cathey Brachulis, 35221 Pinetree; Carol 15th day of September, 2000 to make any such Offer or its option will expire. Pro-Tech Auction, 4101 Holiday Drive, Flint, MI. Rossow, 35600 Parkdate; Ann Hassell, 9912 Hambcltoii; Julie Van, 35220 While this option is in force, the District will not transfer title to the Bentley IV75 North to Exit 116A (Bristol Road) Pinetree;. Michael Woynick, 35511 Richland; addressed the Board regarding Site to anyone-other than a successor District and any such conveyance will be first exit north of M23 intersection looking at the possibilities of boundary changes for Garfield in order to keep subject to this option. .. the school small. Barbara Strong, 8010 Newburgh, Westland; Dawn Beicr, t Right'/• mile to Holiday Drive Should any offer be made by the City to the District, the District agrees to 35725 Joy, Westland; Kerri Stephenson, 7241 Wilderness Park No. 201, several other school systems will be participating in this auction. accept or reject or make a counteroffer to same within 60 days of the District's Westland; Kevin Whitehead, 35656 Minton; addressed the Board in favor of receipt of any such offer. SALE DATE: SATURDAY, August 21,1999 adding.the four additional rooms to Garfield for specials, such as the SALE STARTS AT10:00 AJS*. instrumental program and.foreign languages that will be initiated this school The District hereby withdraws allprior offers and this letter supercedes all There will be thousands, of items- available. Just a sample: School year. Without these rooms Garfield will not be able to incorporate these prior offers made by and discussions had between the City and/or the District. buses, tractors, cars, computers, refrigerators, stoves, furniture, programs into their Curriculum. If this letter is recorded anywhere, the option granted herein shall become, sewing machines, sweepers, copiers, TVs, VCRs and much more, Secretary Nalley asked that the Garfield Additions be brought back to a immediately null and void and of no further force or effect. Everythingmust go > study committee. It was agreed that the item would be put on a .committee,' Finally, the parties signing beloyv warrant and represent that they were ;. All sales absolute at highestliid agenda:;- •••...•••,'"'•"•'' / • ./".-. .':-',/ '.' • .' ,', authorized to bind the entitles on whose behalf they have Signed and that said authority was the subject bf a duly*hade resolution of the controlling[board of. Everything will be sold "AS IS" William Fried; 16009 Riverside, addressed' the;Board regarding the Bentley • property and a land.swap with tho City of Livonia. .* each siaid..entity...•''•' \vith NO guarantee expressed or implied - Rece.ss; President Timmons reces'sed the meeting at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened • Very truly .yours, ~~ '. '.. •', '. - ' ' '; J *—v——^- —^- K, ;'- Visa/MasterCard accepted at 9:16 p.m. ; Dr KennbfhC.Watson ' • K* this auction is buyer friendly.Refreshments available :£• Come out and have a fun day with usl Consent Agenda: Motion by Nay and Kokenakes that the following consent Superintendent . The majority of the auction is indoors. agenda items be approved as recommended by the-'superintendent':' IV.A Agreed on behalf of the City of Livonia: Minutes of the Special ^ieeting of June 21, 1999.1V.B Minutes and Synopsis of Registration! Friday from 1-4 PM r the Regular Meeting of June 21, 1999. TV.C Minutes of the ClosedSessioh of • Tts" ~~- ~~" . ; and Saturday from 8-10 a.m. June 21, 1999. IV.D Minutes of the Closed Session of June 28, 1999, IV.A KCWlkl Publiih: Au*u«.t 12 and IS, 1999 Approval of general fund checks in the amount of $1.912,965.06. Approval of general fund wire transfers in the amount of $1,394,831.48. Vl.B 79455 Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay. Timmons. Nays: None-. Authorization of the pvtrchase of 60 mobile- radios from Allen Electronics, Inc., Teachers for Approval; Motion hy Nalley and Kokenakes that the Board of tj^ for $27,000 lo be used by fleet maintenance. VI.C Authorization of the low bid Education accept the recommendation of the superintendent and offer 4.-: of $134,960 from H&J Engineering to replace cafeteria tables at Buchanan, *•-'-'• employment for the-1999-2000 school year to. the"'following'teachers: Laura Garfield, Hoover, and Kennedy schools.-Vl.D Authorization of the low bid of :Alcn1a-Hernandez. Shannon Berlin, Cindy Canning, Christine Daly- CITY OF WESTLAND $20,160 from Great Lakes Power Lift to purchase a Hysier hi-lo for the Damlani, Tiffany Defibaugh, Lori Delany, Marilyn FileUel, Julie NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION .warehouse. VI.E Authorization of the low bid of $182,27.1.33 from Cadillac Garrison, Dawn Langston, William Lanspeary, Ix>ri Morgan, Lynn Asphalt to repair asphalt.at ten sites. VI.F Acknowledged receipt of the results Parker, Mnrilynno Ponto, Kristen Prosser, Heidi Riehnrdson, On Tuesday, August 17, 1999, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public of.the canvass of the June 14 regular school board election for Livonia Public Stciihnnic.Senbolt, Charles Stcffes, Diane Tcrreault and Kristie Wells Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicle. The first auction will begin Schools School District, which was certified unanimously by the Board of Ayc^: Galka, Kokenakes,-Nalley, Nay, Timmons. Nays. None. promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hill, Canvassers at a meetiiig on June 17, 1999. Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nalley, Westland, MI> County of Wayne, where the following vehiles will be offered Nay, Timmons. Nay: None. v - Teneher He.c'hll: Motion-hy Kokenakes and Nay that the Board of Education accept tho •recommendation of the superintendent and recall to district for salo to the highest bidder: Textbook Purchase: Motion by Nay. and Galka that the Board of Education employment as a teacher for the 1999-2000. school year: Victor Porrecn. 'U y&&8M&M .JIOJIY.SXYLE VJLJ^ purchase the following'textbooks for secondary courses: T)u'J^c\v:A.±_C.erlifie_(;l dated July 6, 1999. Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay, Timiuons. Nays chum TjrjSioingJlulde. 1998, Marcraft International Corporation for $1,798.50 and 84 PLYM VOYAGER VAN BROWN 2P4FH21C2ERH9779 None. •'.' - . " : V-* -inrt TOPAZ • TJiLl^n^csloJiEasliJWL 1999, Fairchild Books, for $2,065. Avea: tJalka, 85 MERC BLACK 2MEBP76X2FB645418 Kvker,akes,NV.!o>-,Na>vTimmcnc.Nayc:Nor.D. ., Retirements: Motion by Galka and Nay that the Board or Education'adopt 69 CliBV 2DRBERETTA BUCK 1G1LW14W2KY200178 . resolutions of iippniiiuion fgi ili'v suivUVa lemleiwi by. Andrew Javonavieii 89 FORD VAN f.' WHITE 1FTEEI4Y8KHC05485 PtirchaKe of Computers: Motion by Nalley and Kokenakes that the Board of and Marianne. Sinclair. Ayes: Galkal Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay, Timmons. 4.1 Education approve the purchase of 80 iMac computers from Apple Computer, Navs: None. " . ' The second acution will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at .Westland Car Care, Inc., the sole Biipplier, for a total purchase price of $93,040. Ayes: Galka, 6375 llix- Road/AVostlahd, Ml, County .of Wayne, where the following Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay, Timmons. Nays: None. Uesignatioh: The Board of Education accepted thu resignation of Kathlre n vehicles will booffcrcd for safe tothe highest bidder: GunJ/A'iller, effective Juno 24,1999. WHITE 2P4FH21G1ER63162 Purchase- of Portable Keyboards: Motion by Galkn and Nalley that the 84 PLYM VOYAGER VAN . Board of Education approve the purchase of AlphaSmaftpoi table keyboards' Reports from, the Superintendent: I)r; Watson acknowledged Terry 'i ??. PLYM ' ORANGE RS23U0A176737 for a total price of $22,259.77 from The Earning ("enter, the J990.Michigan Hordman for his new title of Assistant Director of Data Management BLUE 1FAPP9596KW136712 89 FORD • ESCORT4DR REMC Bid List vendor. Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nalley, Nn>; Timmons. Nays: Services. Read a resolutipn.scnt by Lyn Bahkcs, Wayne County.Commissioner, .:¾ 78 MERC COUGAR 2DR GRAY 8H93H546305 which recognized James-Walters for his years on the Board of Education and .••None...' •.;'...'•,' *,•* m PONT -4DRSUNB1RD GRAY 1G2JB6904G7612774 his community involvement. I)r, Waters received the MEAP results and stated 81 OHEV 2DR MONTECARLO WHITE 2GiAZ97K6Bl4i3986 IJufch*»8e of Filescrvcrs: Motion by Nay and Kokenakes that the Board of tho district did exceedingly well. . [ 84 VW••,''•' . 2DRS1CROCCO GRAY WVWCA0538KK002765 Education approve the purchase of three Hewlett Packard Fitcui vers from the '*;i- ; low bidder, Sehi Computer, for a total purchase'price of $32,172. Aye:*: Galka, Honnng from Board Member*;: The Board discussed the MEAP scores; 77 OLDS .2DRDELTA88 - MAROON 3N37K7M424581 congratulated the newly elected Board members; and congratulated the newly 77 MERC 4DR MONARCH WHITE 7E34F657734 Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay,Timmons. Nays: None. > elected officers of the Board. 87 PONT 2DR GRAND AM WHITE 1G2NE11U7HC761623 Deferring Land Swap: Motion by Nay and Gajka.,thnt the Board of Adjourn me nti Motion by Nalley and Nay that the regular meeting of July 6, 87 CHEVY - CAVL1ER2DR BLUB 1G1JE5119HJ123062 Education approve delegating to the superintendent or his designee the 1999.be.adjourned. Ayes: Galka, Kokenakes, Nalley, Nay, Timtnons. Nay*:' 88 CHEVY BERETTA2DK RED 1G1LV141XJY601712 authority to take either no action on any land swap proposed by the City until None. ^ .-.. '•'•..''; ' AH vehicles are solid in "as is" condition.Biding on all vehicles will start at • the year 2000 or to offer tho City ft one-year option to make an acceptable land the amount clue for towing and storage. Velitcles may' he deleted from this swap offer for tho Bendley site as per the following letter of intent and option President Tini'mnns adjourned the 'meeting at 9:50 p.m. listatftivy time prior to the start of th« auction. . •'•',•;•..'_ format." VuhluSAu,^! 1?. 19:^ PHWI»>CA^^-« I'?. 1&'3. . i.'1lW*W in ifcWm iJMt«>rt--* in m wrnn fiU'ii Task force on violence turns to schools for ideas . BY MIKE MALOTT erly Hammerstrom, R-Temper- The panel also recommended Schools. This program is based icy in Farmington Schools. Crisis HOMETOWN NEWS SEFIVICE ance, Dale Bhugars, R-Portage, that individual school districts on the core ethical values which response teams have five sub [email protected] Virgil Smith, D-Detroit, and should: comprise the "six pillars of char committees covering areas of School violence is a problem Robert Emerson, D-Flint. Also • Develop crisis response acter" - trustworthiness, respect, responsibility such as emergency that."almost defies solutions," serving on the task force were plans. responsibility, fairness, caring items, general Security, commu according to state Sen. Loren Oakland County Sheriff Michael • Work with law enforcement and citizenship. nication and trauma. ; Bennett, R-Canton. Bouchard, Okemos School agencies to develop the crisis • Community Circle, for • Positive Peer Intervention "in . "Usually, those of us in the Superintendent Dr. Dan Wertz plan. . grades K-5, in Rochester Com Walled Lake Consolidated legislature think we have the and Hazel Park School District • Contact the Michigan Psy munity Schools. The program Schools for grades 7-12. Two sep good ideas. We come up with our Administrator Jon Archibald. chological Association for more uses role playing, videos and arate classes of boys and girls, one or two concepts and say, "I was very intrigued," information on potential violent othvr instructional techniques to each containing 15 students, 'OK, now everyone is going to do Emmons said. ^We heard about behavior warning signs. teach conflict resolution and learn to deal with conflict. this.'When it.comes to an issue some programs that deal with • Participate in training semi decision-making skills. • The Options Room in Waned like school violence, it would be children in ways that I didn't nars offered around the state on • The Elementary Student Lake Schools. Students are sent foolish thinking to believe we know children could be dealt violence prevention. Assistance Program in Farming- to an "Options Room" when they could solve the 'problem'that with." The task force called for the ton Public Schools. The program have committed a minor infrac way," he said. Emmons said she was most Office of Safe Schools, which is . is a co m.m unity-based effort tion. The room is designed to Instead, the Michigan Senate's intrigued with a program being set to begin operations in Octo designed to provide''education, help students understand the S.A.F.E. Schools Task Force, operated by the Allegan County ber, to: early identification, referral and choices they made that caused wanted to create a "clearing Intermediate School District. • Maintain and update the support services to "at risk" stu the situation and provides them house" for ideas about programs The program views parents as violence prevention website. dents. with the skills to avoid further designed to address violence. State Rep. Loren Bennett the child's first teacher. So it • Consider a hotline for stu • The Crisis Management Pol-.. conflict. The final report of the task force; provides mentors to assist par dents to report suspected acts or issued last week, serves primari- ents in teaching skills to their threats of violence. ' ly as that. The Legislature also created an youngsters, from birth to age 5, • Categorize and dispense cri Having surveyed school disT Office of Safe Schools within the that will improve reading and sis plans and S.A.F.E. Schools' ADVANCED MEDICAJL tricts across the state about the Department of Education at that learning skills later on. plans to districts which request school violence and conflict reso time. Although the initiative Task force staff aide Patty them. SOLUTIONS lution programs they already grew out of the Columbine shoot Hertich said she expected reac • Create an advisory commit have in operation, the report out ing, the task force report did not tion to the report to be somewhat tee to ensure that violence pre of North v Me lines the programs as described limit its work to that type of inci "mixed." vention programs are credible. by local schools. dent. "A lot of school districts have • • Develop "best practice guide is now able to serve your medical needs Among the area school dis "A 9-year-old third-grader on been working on this issue and lines," based on research to tricts whose programs are the playground one day tried to for them, they may look at the advise school districts which pre through their Howell Location detailed in the report are bang a child's head against a report and say, 'Been there, done vention plans are the most effec Rochester Schools, Farmington cement sidewalk and then that,' " she explained. "But for tive to put in place. 106 W. Grand River Public Schools, Walled Lake attempted to strangle a little any school district that is just Sen. Shirley Johnson. R-Royal Consolidated Schools and Ply girl. Kept for after-school deten getting started, this should be a Oak, said she has been working mouth-Canton Community tion, he told the teacher, 'It's for really wonderful tool." on a proposal with Sen. Thad- 1-800-248-2229 Schools. the initiation. You need to hurt The task force did make sever deus McCotter, R-Livonia, to Along with compiling the pro as many people as bad as you al recommendations for new leg' toughen penalties for threats Their Northville Location closed as of July 31st, 1999 gram information, the task force can to join the gang,'" task force islation. The panel recommended made against schools. At pre created a website - at chair Joanne Einmons, R-Big that the Legislature should take sent, such threats count only as- Thank You For Your Understanding www. go p. senate, state, mi. us/sen- Rapids, wrote in her introduc up a .bill to allow for the sharing misdemeanors. Johnson and ator/emmons/ -where the report tion. of information between mental McCotter plan to introduce the and later updates will be posted. "This shocking story sent health agencies, schools, and law., bill shortly. shivers down my spine because enforcement regarding the con Task force assigned the third-grader was at the rural duct of students. It also called School ideas fi»f in ;'n.T J,T,;,I tht 5M IJl*rL school of my childhood. If gangs for a bill stating that any child Local programs noted in the In the wake of the shooting IV.-.K.''} S. }'u( Wir« h-^tAi tt^^/Hlf-Jftf this spring at Columbine High and violence were here, then who commits an act of cruelty to report included: School in Colorado. 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Maybe they and included a parade* classic car show, rides, should offer their services rather than waiting entertainment, booths, fireworks and other for an invitation. fun. Festival committee members say they At the same time, we would hope that festi need more cooperation from the city. val organizers would make a heartfelt attempt City officials, including Mayor Robert to treat city officials with respect - including Thomas, counter that they were treated rude those volunteers who don't like Mayor Thomas ly at festival events. Clearly, there's room for and his political supporters. improvement on both sides of the fence if the Festival volunteer Sam Corrado told council event is to continue and thrive. We appreciate members, 'This festival, ladies and gentle the.efforts ..of'all involved, but that's not to say men, is a jewel of your city." it couldn't be a more cooperative venture. We concur that the festival is an asset to Some event organizers and city officials are the community and should continue. It provid longtime political enemies, and that seems to ed enjoyment for many area families this sum have spilled over into the festival. mer and we hope that will continue in the LETTERS 'This animosity ... has got to stop," festival summer of 2000 and beyond. Opinions are to be shared; We welcome your ideas, that's why we offer this space for your Chairman Kenneth Mehl said last week dur Burying the hatchet sounds like a good idea opinions. We wilt help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a ing a Westland City Council meeting. to us - an idea whose time has come. Let's all contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. fetters can be mailed We agree. work together to see that the 2000 Westland to: Julie Brown, Westland editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at (734) 591- The summer fest brings'a lot of fun to the Summer Festival is the best ever, an event 7279 or e-mailed to: [email protected] city, and it's time for festival organizers and that has people talking about what a great "* city officials to stop their petty squabbling place Westland is. Smoking concerns be provided for tobacco litigation. , The American Heart Association believes before damage is done to this popular event. : Working together is always better than Festival organizers already have started bickering, so let's make cooperation - and •Q Philip Morris Inc.: that-the Department of Justice has a duty to planning next summer's festival, and we courtesy - the goal here and now. , recover these costs based upon the tnhnrrn . _._ I just wanted tr> enrmnnnd ymi fnllrn Qft-ft4 would encourage an amicable approach from Let's not let political differences si industry's deliberate.misconduct and long his- all concerned. fun for everyone. a marvelous marketing job you are doing. In . - tory of deceit. Tobacco has not.only ravaged Some city leaders said they've never bpen the Livonia school system,-all kids go through the health of Americans, it has also sapped the City of Livonia or City of Westland DARE our financial resources. program. In spite of all the DARE programs, Every year, taxpayers pay over $34 billion the Surgeon General's warnings, the parental at the state and federal levels to care for peo advice and example, even in spite of physical ple who get sick from tobacco use. This is Development has a price tag evidence that my 14-year-old son could not money that should be returned to the taxpay run as fast at the end of the school year as he er's pocket. Yet the tobacco industry continues could at the beginning, you can see teenagers here is a stretch of M-14 between Ply beside that stretch, of M-14 in aH its autumn : to aggressively market its products, especially smoking all around the Livonia Franklin High mouth Township and Ann Arbor that's a glory. to our children, indifferent to the costs levied T School area. visual oasis from our urban clutter of housing And sometimes the best architecture in the on every American. They continue to lie about developments, mega-malls and office complex world is no architecture at all - as many for In spite of the laws forbidding minors to \ the harm their products cause and they con purchase tobacco and stores to sell tobacco to es. ward-thinking architects have argued for tinue to try to hide their business practices minors, teenagers are still smoking. In the In summer, the groves of trees are thick, decades. We need open spaces, trees to rein- I from the eyes of Americans. They do all this city of Westland, teenagers can buy tobacco deep green. Between the trees, you can see a vigorate the air, farmland to separate urban for the bottom line - profit. products ... and these kids are walking around few aging farm buildings and in the open, areas; parks that are left natural, Some cities, The tobacco industry must be held account- in public smoking. Outrageous prices don't areas you're, likely to see cattle, sheep and such as Portland, Ore., have even factored ; able for their lies, their deceit, and for the deter them. Even television ads depicting the 1 horses grazing. In the fall, the trees turn bril gieenbelts into their regional planning. harm their products cause. A lawsuit to recov- disgusting effects of smoking have had no liant - fiery reds, glowing yellows, deep Do we really need yet another unattractive ; er tobacco-related health costs would do just effect on my son and his many friends. You umbers. And when winter comes and the stiff shopping mall with acres of blacktopped park that. Two senators, Bob Graham and Richard have the power of peer pressure on your side ing, surrounded, as inevitably it would be, by Durbin, are working together to remove barri winds blow across the highway, the landscape and what a wonderful tool it is. Your people after a.fresh snow has a stark beauty. one lookalike housing development after ers to this suit. The American Heart Associa should be very proud of themselves for the tion urges all members of Congress to support In September, Salem Township officials will another. Briarwood, Laurel Park, Westland, continued success of your business. J hope consider a proposal for bringing water and Wonderland, Twelve Oaks and a seemingly their efforts and work to keep taxpayer dollars they are rewarded with a lucrative profit shar in the taxpayers'pocket. sewer services to this area. Mall developer Al endless string of strip malls seem to provide ing program. Taubman recently bought 200 acres at the M- more shopping than we really need, though Frank J. Borovsky 14-Gotfredson interchange as a possible site we're sure that the Taubman company has I was also thinking that maybe another chairman, American Heart Association clever marketing tool you could use is to give for a new shopping center. Others also have marketing studies that show otherwise. Midwest Affiliate out coupons with each purchase worth $1 designs on developing that area. For many They're the most successful.mall developers in toward funeral expense. Maybe you could get this rush to development is inevitable, the the world, and they know where the profits the gum and LifeSaver people to go in on it onward march of progress. are. But at what a cost, to the greenbelt and to with you because the kids always try to mask :.: It is hard for a newspaper to argue against the urban areas left behind. Protect freedoms the smell of smoke on their breath with their development. We benefit in many ways. More WTiile we move ever westward and north products. The kids could just store the mmediately, following high-profile crimes housing means more circulation. More stores ward, the central city and the older suburbs coupons in one of their Airwalk shoeboxes Icommitted by gun-toting vermin, emotional mean potentially more advertising. are being left to decline. There are still areas someplace where their families can find them clamoring for more gun restrictions drown out in these cities for development and redevelop 'C We understand that new construction when they are needed in the not too distant reason and liberals attack pro-liberty individ ment. There is a great opportunity for design means jobs. We know that as the population future.; '••••':''••.- uals as "gun.nuts," : ;•'. grows, Ave need new housing. ing and building new urban centers, not over In response, our government willingly pass -=/ We understand that land owners expect farm and parkland but within the older cities Say, do the children of Philip. Morris . employees get a discount on cigarettes? es laws trampling on personal freedoms. This and deserve a fair market return on the land themselves. scenario has played out many times in the last they own. Perhaps development is inevitable, perhaps, C. Furman Westland mother 20 years, turning guns into the most regulated •> But wes also know thatpnee green land is we can never escape the famous Joni Mitchell productin the United States: Today, it is Icist, it's lost forever. We know that we pay a tine' in/'The Big Yqllow Taxi": "They've paved; harder to acquire a gun legally than at.any___ high price as a society when we take away, v7 paradiseand.put up a parking lot/' other point in our country's history and la\v- that greenbelt. •- But we ask the Salem Township officials to Hold industry responsible abiding citizens are at the mercy of armed M At Taubman has been a generous steward consider all the ramifications of what they are, any will recall President Clinton's pledge criminals wandering our streets. When will 6f his.fortune. He has recently been a major almost certainly, about to do. We ask that Mduring his State of the Union address to this perpetual cycle of failed laws end? •benefactor to.jthe Detroit Institute of Arts and they consider the lifestyle they now enjoy for pursue a lawsuit against the tobacco industry. . If insanity is the act of doing the same the University of Michigan, where his dona- themselves and the special quality enhance This lawsuit would seek to recover billions of thing over and over but expecting a different lions will particularly strengthen their archi ment their rural area provides for those who federal taxpayer dollars spent to treat tobacco- result, perliaps we need to re-evaluate who tecture program. are lucky enough to drive through. related illnesses. . the "nuts" are in this debate. .'£•;.- The paintings at the DIA are spectacular, Understand clearly what you and We are In the president's annual budget, he Stove Sutton t?ut the greatest landscape painting pales abouttolosc. requested $20 million for the Department of Farmingtoii Justice to pursue the lawsuit, but Congress has balked. In a key appropriations bill, lan guage was added to Say that no funds would COMMUNITY VOICE QUESTION: Who's your bes^ friend? ' JULIE BR0WK, COMMUNITY EDITOR. 734-953-2126, JBR0WN@0E,H0MEC0MM.NET HUGH GALLAGHER, ACTING MANAGING EWTOR, 734-953 2149, [email protected] PEQ KNOESPEL, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953-2177, PKNOESPEL@OE,HOMECOMM,NET SUSAN ROSIEK, PUBLISHER, 734-953-2100, [email protected] DICK BRADY, VICE-PRESIDENT/INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER, 734-953-2252. oBRAOYeoE.HOMEcoMM.NET MARK WARREN, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR, 734953-2117. MWARREN0OE.HOMECOMM.NET RICK FICORELU, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-9532150, RICKF^OE.HOMECOMM.NET HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NKTWORK, INC. "Kevin. ... "My classmate. "Christine Zaa. "Darren (fiahc6). PHILIP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD JEANNE TOWAR, VICE, PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL RICHARD AGINIAN, PRESIDENT Wo asked this Mahoney." My best friend 1s We went..to high He's very caring, question at in China; Yang / school togeth loving. Ho'll do Norm Carver OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism Westland's Zhao." er.' anything forme." public library. • • West f and in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to bi' HalJunGuo Jade Carrel Patrice Reaves independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or ••':.: Cdnton Cdnton Westland sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." — Philip Power t- mm IBBWItWMWWWWWMM'llil'WyMWW'ilW -Mtf^Wiiiiirittitiii m mm m*^* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 (W)A15 -*M*mmm+mmftrnfm POINTS OF VIEW •from good readers i's been great learning all about the city's cable station. I I'd appreciate knowing what kind* of stories you'd like to Westland, although there's still Other stories have followed and see In tite Observer. My phono number Is (734) 953-2126, e- I much I don't know. with each I'm learning the ropes^ find My appointment last week as West- ing my way around town and putting matl Is Jbrown9oo.homecomm.net and the address for the fi land editor got me thinking about all names with faces. Tuesday's Westland paper is 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. ff you have an -S the great stories just waiting out Chamber of Commerce picnic at Cen idea for something you think your neighbors would like to there. Of course, Westland wasn't tral City Park was another opportuni read about, please let me know. entirely new. I'd done afill-in stint in ty to meet people and learn about ?• August through October of 1997 and their concerns. filled in since May of this year when That's where you come in. I'd iter during the business week and a always appreciated, but it's unrealis then-editor Beth Sundrla Jachman . appreciate knowing what kinds of sto front page story soon followed. tic to think that all will be happy at ^ left to have a baby. Still; there's some ries you'd like to see in the Observer. JULIE BROWN That's the kind of editor I aim to all times. We aim to please, but can't: thing about the assignment becoming My phone number is (734) 953 2126, be, out on the beat as much as possir really do that without your help. permanent e-mail [email protected] years at Westland Center, with pur ble, learning about potential stories. I Thanks again for your help, and I - Reporter Darrell.Clem and others and the address for the paper is 36251 chases ranging from relatively small hope there won't be any gaffes in look forward to hearing from more of at the paper have been,a big help with Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. If you (running shoes) to large (living room these early months, or later, but will you. story ideas. My first week on the per have an idea for something you think sofa). On our last trip, I was still do my best to get the facts right. Julie Brown is community editor manent job found me doing a story on your neighbors would like to read interim editor, but took note of store If you have concerns about the con for the Westland Observer and a resi "Teen Scene," a new Westland cable about, please let me know. front changes. A call to Westland Cen- tent of this newspaper, I'd appreciate dent of Plymouth Township. show for teens done through WLND, My husband and I had shopped for • knowing those, too. Compliments are Ban fertilizer around lakes to keep the bottom sandy been to Michigan before and he'd love Hig- ing their way into the lake. And if it's there to install sewers to replace all lake, fertilizing seaweed and algae I love yer Great Lakes," a gins. And I rec happening way up north, imagine the old septic systems crowded rather than the lawn. i "I guy named Jack Murphy told ommended it to what the problem is like in southeast around the lake. I'm in favor of that, For some reason, the state has yet me in a slow Texan drawl. him. Michigan. but most other cabin owners there to ban the use of lawn fertilizer near This visitor from San Antonio, If you are not Well, in this area, in fact, it is object to the costs. And I can appreci lakes, although clearly it should. located in the heart of one of the familiar with it, nothing new. Lakefront homeowners ate that. The expense of sewers would There should be a 100-yard, or per famed "Sunbelt" states, was telling Higgins is one of in the Detroit metro area have been be hard on some people's pocketbooks. haps even a 200-yard, no-fertilizer me why he liked to travel to a."Rust- this state's most battling with excessive weed and Still, there is one source of pollu zone around all lakes, streams, river? belt" state like Michigan! I had to beautiful recre algae growth in their swimming holes tion that could be eliminated today and watercourses in the state. know more. ational inland for years. It has long since reached and would not cost anyone a penny. In Lawmakers may argue such a ban ^We've got the Gulf a course, andU- lakes. God must . -tke-poiftt that-many area lakes are fact, it-would save homeowners would be hard tcenforce, but I can't like go swimmin' there. But, as soon MIKEMALOTT have had swim suffering from "eutrophication." that money. .- ' ^afcwhv it would be anv more difficult' aS you jump in the water, you have to mers in mind is accelerated aging. ' . It's laW4i fertilizer: than enforcing the state's ban on do this ..." Murphy made a comical when he put it there. It's crystal clear. Much of the problem is due to I can't figure out exactly why peo burning leaves, enacted in part for the face, scrunching it up to clamp his The lake bottom, nearly all sand, is runoff from development, carrying ple drive three hours to spend their same reason: to keep rain runoff from eyes and mouth tightly shut. quite shallow, waist to chest deep, for with it the nutrients that spur the time at a cabin in the northern woods flushing ashes and partially burned It's the salt water, he explained. "It about 100 yards off the shoreline weed and algae growth. There are manicuring a tiny patch of grass. But leaves into the lakes. makes yer eyes sting. It tastes nasty." before it drops off. The result is a ' also natural sources. Bird droppings some do. And it seems that more of Some homeowners would howl over "Ya don't have to do that in the huge area where young and old can around the lake, for instance, certain them are doing it these days. such a restriction, just as they did Great Lakes. They are so much nicer wade out and do a bit of splashing ly add to the nutrients in the water. In southeast Michigan, where most with the burning ban. But whose to swim in." around. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield of the landowners live on the lake interests does it serve, really, to have, I met Murphy in Dearborn just one But I'd be lying if I told you all was Township, told me recently that 80 year-round, the problem is worse. For a pool-table-like yard right to the day before I, my wife, our three kids well with Michigan lakes, even Hig percent of pollution in lakes in this some reason, many feel the need to water's edge? and two dogs were scheduled to jump gins. In the past few years, I've area is from humans, mainly the coiffure their lawns right to the edge in the family van and head off on our noticed signs of stress even in that result of sewer overflows and failing of the lake. I don't get the point. Isn't Mike Malott reports on the local annual pilgrimage to Michigan's great great northern lake. septic systems. a shoreline lot supposed to be a little implications of state and regional northern forests. Each year we make Few people would even notice the I know the Department of Envi sandy with relatively sparse vegeta events. He can be reached by phone at the trek to an old«log cabin on the little clumps of seaweed that are ronmental Quality thinks that's the tion ... like a beach? (248) 3491700 or b\ c mail at: north shore of Higgins Lake. beginning to take hold on the bottom primary problem at Higgins Lake. It When it rains, much of the fertiliz • [email protected] If Murphy likes the Great Lakes, but it's a sure sign nutrients are mak has been pressuring the cabin owners er - if not most of it - ends up in the BR GM tech center will stay here with or without tax abatement don't get it. I've been reporting numerous disputes for the Observer Newspapers about I city council members feuding on whether they should approve a property tax break for a company planning to build a new structure. Frankly,, my dear, most others don't care. In nearly all cases, the planned development or expansion may mean a shorter or slightly longer commute for the employees of that specific com pany. For those who arc job-hunting or looking for professional advancement, the developments LEONARD POGER may mean new career opportunities. But the opportunities would be there anyway - unless If GM is serious about expanding the company intends to move from southeast sprawling tech center, built in th Michigan to northeast Ohio. mid-1950s, let the company proceed What generates this discussion is the ongoing without the tax break. After at!, dispute between the cities of Warren and Troy what else will it do? Build a new on a planned General Motors expansion of its tech center in southeast Asia? sprawling tech center in Warren. The Troy City Council has repeatedly refused refused to approve the tax break? to approve a waiver for GM to expand its War It would fill the holes already drilled in ren facility - a waiver that is required under a preparation for the expansion and move the 1974 state law providing property tax breaks for transmission work to an existing plant in south businesses. ern Ohio, said a councilman who, by a nice coin The state policy, which may have made sense cidence, was a Ford engineer. then but now is clearly outdated in this age of The squeeze was put on the council by the global competition, was to encourage businesses An interest rate that'll plant's UAW officials who wanted to create new to locate in Michigan instead of another state. jobs in western Wayne County. The tax break, if approved by the local city offi really get your attention, The company, with the union's help, pre cials, would allow the company to cut its proper vailed, and the tax break was approved. ty tax bill for a maximum of 12 years if it creat Heads up, because right'now. you can get a great low Ivet's face it. The tax abatement issue is.one ed new jobs. rate from GMAC Mortgage, the. company. thVil's backed for the politicians to argue over, but it rarely Local Offices But if a company received the break in Com by GMAC, America's leader in car financing for more than does anything foi nioal'of their residents. .. o..,_ TU„ ni munity A, for example, and years later wanted HU years. Hut caii now, becaust* Uuuty\s low rate- may be A ,..,1.. o..,_ TI.~ m..,,.,: If GM is serious about expanding its sprawl i ^I'i'iiyy vvcv-'vtii . »l nvuv. i ii inlkv. to move 10 minutes away to Community B, the gone tomorrow. r ing tech center, built in the mid-1950s, let the Fast Credit Decisions latter had to obtain a waiver from the former. company proceed without the tax break. After The Troy-Warren feud reminds, me of the all, what else will it do? Build a new tech center silliness of the policy. Some '^2 years ago, the To apply for this great rate, call today. in southeast Asia-'' Livonia City Council was caught in a political vise when Ford Motor (\). asked for. the tax It's time for the state Legislature to drop the 1.877.750.GMflC break to help pay for a $313 million addition to tax abatement law and lot a company locate in faS 'A S 8.00.0"» I5y<.-.r loan'rc^.rcsl wift 20% J.v.vn »1 6*75'« [1 62 »\ \PR) with Warren, Livonia or Garden City because it's a T^i ? pornH tS!.00O) paM w'vViU rculf ift ISO ir..vjl)ily paynH'r!* of ptitxtpj! ar-J its transmission plant. in'vwil C>f S**l S5 fkt i;vvf,th T»u-> »M mwraiKC a;c Leonard Pager it the community editor of the v ,, struction on the addition. . —I- r.\# •~v,j"f:kirf"5f.r **#'. *^T*"'J" ,->1.T.-:^:-. . 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During the interview, the employer tells you that he would like you to sign a. two-year work contract with them. You have no problem with that because.you think highly of this com pany. They are paying you big bucks and are giving you four weeks vaca tion per year. But after a few months on the job, things change and you begin to feel like the boss doesn't listen to your ideas. Your enthusiasm wanes. You STUT PHOTO Bl SHAKOS LEMlECX come home one night and teJI your spouse, "I feel like breaking the con ' At the top: Lyn Smith of Dearborn (back row, from left), Frank Wright of Monroe, Sieve Hoffman of South ft eld, tract with these jerks. They just donvt Sue Braufi of Plymouth (second row, from left), Bev Sudds of'Novi, Carol Bender of'Livonia and Barb know how to run a business." Turgyan ofCanton (front row) see eye-to-eyewithfellow members oftheT*ip Toppers Club of Detroit. But yeu are surprised by your spouse's response. "But honey, you are obligated'to stay with this company. You signed on knowing you were going to commit to two years. Don't you feel any Height has its share of tall tales responsibility to them?" You start to feel sick. How obligated are you to stick it out? Guilt sets in. BYHEATHER NEEDHAM for tall men and women 21 and older. eling to tall conventions out of state, call her names like "Stretch" and STAFF WRITER Then you start to rationalize. Females must be 5-foot-10 and males "theme" parties, movie nights, camp "Beanpole." '..,'• "Hey, Barry Sanders of the Detroit hen you see a tall person must be 6-foot-2. ing trips and picnics. The club Turgyan was selected Miss Tall Lions broke his contract with manage walking down the street, "I've enjoyed making friends from recently held a picnic at Bell Creek Detroit in.1993, following a family ment. And he stands to lose $7 mil Wresist the urge to ask, "How's all over the place," said Barbara Tur Park in Redford. tradition. Her aunt was selected Miss lion. I'm not losing anything." the weather up there?" Or "Do you gyan from Canton, who is jokingly Formed in 1941, the Detroit club Tall Texas in 1952, the year Turgyan Your spouse over hears you mum play basketball?'' called a "squeaker" by. club mates also publishes a bimonthly newslet was born. : . bling. ..• The responses could range.from because she just barely meets the ter called "The High Topic!" Tall Clubs international selects a height requirement. •.":;•"-: "And what do you propose to tell Saying."Ife raining* and spitting to School memories "Miss Tall International" annually. yovfr children . the weather question or "No, do you Area, members say they've met a The reigning queen is Janet Hughes, lot of people they can see eye-to-eye Tall people, like others who are • We can about people's play miniature golf?" to the basket a "squeaker" at 5-foot^lO. responsibility to ball question. with - arid many people they see eye- "different,"'tend to get teased in Carol Bender of Livonia, who is 6- help our chil their obliga For people who have been nick to-shoulders with. school. foot-1, said the most unusual nick dren to fulfill tions?" named "Tree," "Jolly Green Giant" The club's tallest male is Jeff When Turgyan attended'Mary name she ever had was "G'ji" - short commitments This is a very "Big Bird" or "Stretch;' those are the Wurst of Ann .Arbor at 6-foot-10. Magdalene Catholic School in for "girl giant." The name, inspired sticky wicket - most annoying questions a person Mardelle Young from Mt. Clemens is • Melvindale, the nuns lined up all'the by "Gidget" was given to her by a by sharing students according to height. That obligations and , can ask them v '.',;'• the tallest female at 6-foot-3. The classmate at a Detroit school. tallest members nationally are David meant sh-e always went into Mass with them... commitment. . There's also a social club for those' "My last name is a nickname in Rasmussen at 7-foot-3 and Kathleen last; \ what will hap A friend of people who have hit their heads on jtself," she added. mine once told hanging plants, struggled with short Mclntyre at 6-foot-9, according to the "When I was in the first grade, I Clothes shopping is a challenge fen- pen if they me about a situ kitchen counters, crouched to fit their TCI Web site. was the only student whose feet : Tip Toppers. Their longer-than-aver- ation in which a • legs inside the back seat of a compact The Tip Toppers are part of Tall touched the floor (when sitting at a attempt to age arms, legs, fingers and feet send weasel out... man and a ^ar or bought "a more-expensive plane Clubs International, encompassing desk)," Turgyan said. "I had the ^^_^____^_ woman were • ticket just to get'extra leg room. 65 clubs in the United States and biggest feet." them to specialty stores, catalogs and haying an adul The Tip Toppers Club of Detroit is Canada. Club activities include trav • Her height prompted classmates to Please see TALL, B2 terous affair. The man was assured daily by her that the woman was going to leave her husband "any minute" to join him. Frustration leads to start of Tip % When the day of reckoning arrived, the man, who had waited patiently fdr-her to serve papers for divorce on .The first official tall club in the United States, On May 1,.1938, she opened her home to eight and some hospitals also began offering extra her husband, found put that she-.'..'.' was formed in 1938 in Los Angeles by artist Kae' others and the California Tip Toppers Club was long beds for tall patients, according to the TCI decided at the last minute to .return to Sumner Einfeldt. .. formed. Within nine years, 15 .clubs, under the home page. By. 1974, the collective club name •At fUfnnt-3 she'had .become frustr at e d. w i t h' collective name American'Affiliation of.Tall' became "Tall Cluhs-International".and its queen her marriage andtry toinake it workr r : banging her legs on desks And with tlve tJtab&f^ra^l-sm^ttiei^^ ... "Miss Tall International/' '• . ".: Whyf he wondered. She loved me. -7 She was going to leave the husband. difficulties of crouching, to paint the SEEING ed States and the first'^ueen^ M-issTip ATtMTTTt-^-TCT cfmy^ntifttt^lield in Oreen Tiw: How could she stay with him? "dwarfs; from "Snow White and the Seven EYE-TO- Topper 1947, was crowned. Pa. drew Sandy. Allen, listed as' the world's The reason was her commitment. Dwarfs" for Disney Studios. . . • I One of the club's biggest success sto tallest -woman at 7-foot-7 3/4 in the Guinness She had made a promise and a vow to She died in her sleep in 1996 at age 80, .:•' ries was in persuading Mattress Inc.. a Book of World Records. \ She started the movement.by writing ' ! California bedding manufacturer, to pro A New York Times article reponed she had to •stay in the marriage no matter what, ; and when the rubber met the road, , and illustrating a Los Angeles Times column duce a king-sized bed. A Los Angeles newspaper . exit an airplane via a catering 1,"t after being she fell back on the commitment she /jjjdiit the problems of being tall. Under the ad pronounced: "Here jt is, Tip.Toppers. You scooted out on her back. She uset a wheelchair had made. , j • pseudonym "Kae Krysler," she invited other tall asked for it! The King-sized Mattress!" •"•' ' Do^ou notice how quickly we break readers to contact her. Other extended length mattress sizes followed, ' : Please see CLUB, B2 commitments that we make? Do our children pick up oh this and do the same? You bet. Maybe we need to think about things that we commit to longer and harder before we say, "Yes, I'll do that." We can help our children to ful fill commitments by shaving with Young Variety chapter has fun raising funds therh in advance about what will hap pen if they attempt to weasel out of something before completing it., BY SUSAN STK1NMUEL1.ER Young Variety is a group of profes Brewery in the 555 Building on Old STAFF WRITER sionals, ages 21 and. older,, wit bin Vari Woodward Avenue., Birmingham. Kor I heard where a daughter wanted to ssteinrmipllctfjfoc.horiiecomni.nol drop out of karate in themiddle of a ety - The Children's Charity, an inter more information,- call .Sonquist at semester, after the mom had spent '. Kelli Sonquist was a student in national group that helps children with <248> 334-0835, Kxt. 149. I1!,-*.-* ^ti-^»n* i* r-rw*««>l kH'nnl c II-I}1 lw» $76 on the lessons and bought a 5>ii6 riitiautlpijia when from page Bl CRAFTS CALENDAR Listings for the Crafts Calendar 0022. Yoiing Variety has a core group forming one. first meeting at Pape's house There is a $25 annual mem should be submitted in writing LIVONIA STEVENSON of 16 people. Pape said she had started were Pape's son and daughter- bership fee, with all proceeds no later than noon Friday for the The Livonia Stevenson High • "We are looking for members thinking about reviving the in-law, Fred and Heather Pape going directly to Variety - The next Thursday's issue. They can School Booster Club is accepting and volunteers; anyone who is group after attending an inter of Utica and niece Jennifer Children's Charity. be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, applications for .its annua). Holi interested in coming to the meet- national convention of Variety, Knight. The youngest member Variety -- The Children's Livonia 48150, by fax at (734) day Happening Craft Show 10 iOfiS. or the s6cial part of it," she where the average age seemed to there was Pape's one-month-old Charity has 50 chapters and 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the said. "That's basically what we be 60. granddaughter. more than 15,000 members. [email protected]. For high school, 33500 Six Mile n$pd to do ... build up our group." "I thought 'what happens Pape has also helped start Locally, 1,000 volunteers sup more Information, call (734) Road, Livonia. A single space 953-2131. I|«syiving the group when everyone retires and does another group within Variety r port the efforts of Variety. (booth) costs $60, A limited num hot have the energy to do the "Singies Variety," geared to; ST. ELIZABETH ber of spaces with electricity are "A local Young Variety group work'," she said. "You have to those in the over-40 age group. Money raised in the metro St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church available at no extra charge. Call used to be active, but as the keep bringing youth ill and It's rewarding to be a volun Detroit area supports a host of is looking for crafters for its (248) 478-2-395 or 1734) 464- numbers got older, it dissolved, involving them in the organiza teer with a group like Variety, local children's programs, includ autumn arts and crafts show 9 1041, PWpe said. That group had been tion." Sonquist said. ing the Variety Myoelectric Cen a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 at the established in 1932. Coinciden When Sonquist called, "she "I believe children with dis ter at the Rehabilitation Insti church, 26431 W. Chicago, ST. SABINA tal!}', Pape had been looking into was just perfect" to lead the new abilities are some of (the most tute, Variety Cardiology Center between Inkster and Beech Daly Applications are being accepted ways to resurrect the group group, Pape said. spiritual people in the world," at Children's Hospital, SCAMP, roads. Call Kathy at (313) 937- from crafters for the St. Sabina when Sonquist called the local Among those attending the she said. "The group draws peo and The Orchard's Inner City 2880. School craft show 9 a.m. to 4 Variety office to inquire about ple with good energy." . Baseball League; SACRED HEART 'p.m. Nov. 6, at the school, 8147 Sacred Heart Church will have a Arnold, Dearborn Heights. The craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. fee is $27 for an 8-foot table or 16 at the church, 29126 W. Six space (a limited number are Tall frompagkBl Mile Road, Livonia. There will available) and $25 for a 6-foot be free admission and bake sale table or space. Applications and itself," she added. • There's no shame in being tall any longer. It's a heart failure and eventually Call Jennifer at (248) 426-6227. fees will be accepted-through ^Clothes shopping is a chal death.. ST. DAMIAN Oct. 6. Call Jane Palmer nt-(734) lenge for Tip Toppers. Their lot more acceptable from a social standpoint.' There is no cure, no matter Crafters are needed for St. 953-5914. Damian Parish's fall arts and lOriger-than-average arms, legs, Frank Wright how early the disease is detect MADONNA UNIVERSITY ffngers and feet send them to ed. An estimated one person out crafts show. The show will be 9 who is $-foot-3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Madoiina University is accepting specialty stores, catalogs and tai of 10,000 is afflicted. applications from crafters for its lors-often out of state. The National Marfan Founda church, 30055- Joy Road West- land. Call (734) 421-6130. 15th annual Holiday Arts and ^Tall Clubs International mem- Pittsburgh. popularity and with fashion tion is the official charity of TCI. Crafts Showcase 10 a.m. to 4 tiers, including the Tip Toppers, The Tall Clubs International models, who are unofficially Itean be reached by calling (800) ST. THEODORE p.m. Nov. 6-7 in the Activities h;ave lobhied to get tailors and 8-MARFAN. home page (www. tall- org). required to be"!tall. St, Theodore Catholic Church is Center of its Livonia campus. custom shoe makers to lower allows users to click on "links" to The height questions are a According to Bender, club looking for crafters for its annual, ttieir prices. They haven't had mate Sue Tranchida, a Mt. craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. Booth space measuring 9 feet by see a long list of extended-size reality for many Tip Toppers. 6 feet with two chairs and a, 6- much luck, said Lyn Smith of clothing and shoe manufactur Questions like "Do you play bas Clemens resident who was 6- 16 in the Parish Social Hall, Dearborn, who is 5-foot-ll. foot-1, died of complications of 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland: by-8-foot table is avai.lable'for ers The site also allows them to ketball" offend some tall people, $50 for one day and $90 for two • "You're always paying extra access their sites directly. but don't faze others. If someone Marfan in March. Table rental is $20. Call Mary at for length," Smith said. Clothes shopping, Marfan syn (734)425-4421. days. Booths with electricity are asked Smith if she played bas-' limited and cost an additional Retailers such as J.C. Penney Acceptance improving ketball, she would tell them she drome and name-calling aside, ST.AtDAN cater to both tall men and Not only has shopping gotten was a tri-sport athlete in high Tip Toppers say they wouldn't Crafters are needed for St. Aidan $5. Exhibitors may purchase up women with specialty catalogs. easier, but it's gotten easier to be school - basketball, volleyball trade their height for anything. Catholic Church's 16th annual to three spaces. Call <734}432- Other clothing manufacturers tall. Tall children and teens and softball. "You can reach all the top craft show Oct. 16 in the Activity 5603. have risen to the tall fashions aren't getting teased as much as "I came from a very sports-ori shelves," Turgyan said. Center, i7500 Farmington Road, ST. EDITH challenge by offering "tall" and they used to be,'Tip Toppers ented family," she said, adding Sue Braun of Plymouth said Livonia. Call<248) 477-8942 or "long" women's jeans sizes. Crafters are needed for St. Edith members say. that her tall brothers were also the height advantage helps in (734)427-1427. School's fall craft show 9 a.m. to Tip Toppers say it's become crowded locations. "There's no shame in being tall athletic. ST. ROSERTBELURMINE 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the school, easier over the years to find any longer," said Frank Wright Other tall people dislike the "I like getting a bird's eye clothes that fit. They remember view," she said. Tables currently are available 15089 Newburgh Road, Livonia. of Monroe, who is 6-foot-3. "It's a question, whether they are ath for St. Robert Bellarmine Booth rental is $40 for a 10-by-8- places where they find clothes lot more acceptable from a social letes or not. Some said their height has and shoes that fit and will helped their careers. Bender said Church's 17th annual Christmas foot space. Call Diana at (734) standpoint." "(People) make an assumption bazaar, slated for 9 a.m. to 3 462-6037 or Jo Ann at (734) 464- return - even if it means driving He credits the change to pro that beca'use a person is tall being tall helped when she was a to Bay. City or Sharon, Pa., near nurse and had to move elderly p.m. Oct. 23, at the church, West 9370. fessional basketball's increased they're on a sports team," said Chicago at Inkster roads, Red- Wright, who played basketball in patients off their beds. She now ST. PAUL LUTHERAN works for a Livonia auto parts ford. TflDle rental is $25. Call • high school. Joanne at (313) 937-0226 or Crafters are wanted for St. Paul There is a dark side to being manufacturer. Lutheran Church's 12th annual from page Bl "Height can be an advantage Josie at (734) 522-2963. Club tall. It's Marfan syndrome, an DELTA KAPPA OAMMIA holiday craft show 9 a.m. to 4 inheritable disorder of connec in the interview process," she Crafters are needed for the 13th p.m. Nov. 13 at the church, arid suffers from po'orcirculation cally for tall children and teens. tive tissue. Main symptoms said, adding that taller people annual Delta Kappa Gamma 20805 Middlebelt Road at Eight a;nd atrophied leg muscles. For more information about include height, a long, thin face, are sometimes viewed as being Mile Road. Table rental and/or 1 juried show 9 a.rm to 4 p.m. Oct. A pituitary tumor removed age tall clubs or membership infor slight build, disproportionately more capable than shorter peo . 23 at West Middle School, 44401 space is $25 (no charge for elec 21 caused her phenomenal mation, contact Tall Clubs Inter long limbs and loose joints as ple. Sheldon Road, Plymouth. A sin tricity, if available when applica growth. She is 44 years* old and national at (800) 521-2512 or the well as spine curvature. But it helps to have the inner gle space is $70 with table rental tion is received). Call (248) 476- Hves in Indianapolis. Tip Toppers Club of Detroit at The disorder also affects the strength to back up the inches, available and electricity free of Smith said. 0841 or (734) 591-0224.- ; Tall college-bound students (734) 458-7887. The TCI Web eyes, making the lens dislocated charge. Call (734) 453-5145. ST. VALENTINE con vie for scholarships offered address is"http://www.tall.org, or off-center and the cardiovas "You can go into interviews with an air of confidence," she LIVONIA CHURCHILL Applications are being accepted through local tall clubs, and The Detroit Tip Toppers' home cular system. The related heart for Redford St. Valentine Parent there are also programs specifi page is under construction. problems pan lead to aneurysms, said. . . The Livonia Churchill High Most important, when people School PTSA^is accepting appli Teacher's Club's eighth annual meet a tall person, they tend to cations for its eighth annual fall holiday Crafts Shoppe Nov. 20 at remember that person. ' • ' >• craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. the school, 25800 Dow, Redford. "We make real lasting first 23 at the school, 8900 Newburgh Call (313) 255-0654 or (313) 255- impressions," Smith said. Road, Livonia. Call (734) 532- 6825. Center hosts'Cotton Rules' program "Westland Center and Cotton backpack with a cotton lanyard slated for 2-4 p.ri. Sunday, Aug. Incorporated are teaming up for inside. _ 29: "Cotton Rules for Back-to- Activities surrounding the pro Shoppers will be able to donate School," a gift-with-purchase motion include fashion shows their old jeans to charity program now through Aug. 22. featuring trendy cotton apparel, between Monday, Aug. 30, and Shoppers taking part in "Cot informal modeling, jeans-for- Sunday, Sept. 5. ton Rules for Back-to-School" can charity drives arid window con For.more information, about turn in receipts from cotton mer tests. the "Cotton Rules for Back-to- chandise, totaling $150 or more, Teen Freeze modeling will School" program at Westland to the center's Customer Service take place 1-3 p.m. Saturday, TVt Center, call Customer Service at to get a clear Day-Glo -colored Aug. 28, with the adult version (734)425-5001.- Cherry Hill Internal Medicine Associates Spediftfojng in Adult peiiitig Providing the Greater Canton opinion Area with same day /next weekday appointments. Now Accepting VatietUs Intended Hours for Your Convenience Monday& Wednesday 9 am- 5 pm And four ways for Thursday as rriaybe you have an opinion about an Tuesday & Thursday 8 am - ? pin : r • Ixiday 7 am -5 pm Wel!.;--;''-V':; ; issue that's, currently receiving coverage, Sa'turday.8 am - noon This is Leonard Poger, the; he'd like to hear from you. editor of your hometown " : There are four, ways you can reach newspaper; * ; Leonard; ' ^ ; . jbriis. job to keep you: 1; e-mail hifn.tgreat!). : ; informed every Sunday and 2, FAX him (also great!). Cherry Hill Internal Thursday about what's 3. We like regular mail, too, • , Medicine Associates 42287 Cherry Hill happening right where.you iive. ,4,- Phone him (if you don't mind voice mail). Suite 1) Perhaps you know of a great One way or another, Leonard will be ; , Canton^ Michigan (734)981-1086 .story that needs to be told or glad to hear from you;; ' 7 ' jl • •^vt^.K^" '*-!V.•*.—•.»*''.'.••.—"—' "V*, * •" 4,— ,.._4_„^„^ ^-^_~— ..lv-t ».!-:-*•. »,:^»,-rt t" i Mi The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 *B3 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Marion-Tom6 Johnston-Tome Baron-Najjar Denise Tom6 and Omer Mari Diane Tom6 and Steven John An August wedding is planned on were married May 17 at St ston were married March 27 at at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Mother Mercy Chapel in Farm- • in Farmington for Kimberiy Ann Catholic Church in Las Vegas, ington Hills. Baron of West Bloomfield and Nev. The bride is the daughter of Sean William Najjar, also of The bride is the daughter of Loretta and Orlando Bruni and West Bloomfield. Loretta and Orlando Bruni and the late Rudy Tome. The groom The bride-to-be, the daughter the late Rudy Tome. The groom is the son of Rosa Anderson and of the late Elliot and Christine is the son of Lee Holland and Douglas Johnston. Baron, is a 1987 graduate of Don Cerutti. The bride asked Denise Tome Bedford Thurston High School. The bride and groom are to be her maid of honor with She is employed as an office employed at the New York New Sylvia Johnston, Jessica Tome manager and claims representa York Hotel in Las Vegas. and Janet McCrie were brides tive for LandAmerica Financial The bride asked Loretta Brum maids. Group Inc. to serve as matron of honor. The The groom asked James John Her fiance, the son of Shirley groom asked Michael Koniski to ston to serve as best man with and John Najjar of Farmington serve as best man. Joseph Madaffer, Gregory Tome Hills, i.s a 1989 graduate of A reception was held at Fer- and Derek Attard as grooms Detroit-Catholic Central High owner of Vitamart in Farming- raro's Restaurant. They are making their home in Las Vegas. men. eymooned in Anaheim, Calif. School in Bedford. He is co- ton, A dinner reception was held at They are making their home in Schilk-Miloser Club Venetian. The couple hon- Livonia. Richmond-Stewart Tim and Linda Schilk of Livo Don and Mary Ellen Richmond nia announce the engagement of Mytyk-Brachulis of Bedford announce the engage their daughter, Lisa Anne, to Sharon Mytyk of Novi ment of their daughter, Shelly Marc Alan Miller, the son of announces the engagement of Ann. to John Stephen Stewart, Jody Jolliffe of Holly and Daniel her daughter, Katherine Jean, to the son of Dick and Jan Stewart Miloser of Port Huron. Michael Paul Brachulis of Livo of Troy. The bride-to-be is attending nia, the son of Albert and Marion The bride-to-be is student in Schoolcraft College. She is Brachulis of Detroit. the master's program for fine employed by -Meadowbrook The bride-to-be is a graduate arts at' Wayne State University. Insurance Group. of Farmington High School. She will graduate in December Her fiance is a graduate of Her fiance is employed as a 2000. Eastern Michigan University. computer systems analystwith Her fiance is a graduate of He is a social "studies teacher at American Natural Resources in Michigan State University with Belleville High School. Detroit. bachelor's in turf/grass manage A September wedding is A November wedding is ment. He is employed as an planned at Newburg United planned at St. Edith Catholic operations managers at Turf Methodist Church in Livonia. Church in Livonia. Partners. A May wedding is planned at Berkowitz-Pelczar St. Robert Bellar.mine Catholic Church in Redford. David Berkowitz of Kingwood, Steinhilb-Juris Texas, announcevS the engage Walter and Karen Steinhilb of She is a salescooj ment of his daughter, Lynne, to Garden City announce the VanDerHaven- lor Banquet .and Chris Pelczar, the son of Ted and engagement of their daughter, Santi; Video Conference Center in Livo Shirley Cuda of Livonia and Ed Michelle Leigh, to Stephen nia. and Marilyn Pelczar of Ray, Joseph Juris, the son of Ray Candy YanDerHave if Her fiance also is a graduate of Mich. mond and Janice Juris of West" Northvill'e announces the forth- Michigaicmgan MatStat*e Uuniversity . He is The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad HavehTConn. coming marriage of her daugh the director of purchasing for uate of Kingwood High.School in The bride is a 1996 graduate of ter, Jennifer, to Richard Santia. Palmer Paint Products. Kingwood and a 1997 graduate Wayne State University with a the son of Marina Santia of Troy. An August wedding is planned of Purdue University with a bachelor of science degree in The bride-to-be is a graduate at St Edith, Catholic Church in bachelor's degree in meteorology. chemistry. She is a graduate stu of Michigan State- Universitv. Livonia She is a first lieutenant in the dent, studying biological chem U.S. Air Force and is stationed istry at the University of Michi at Seymour-Johnson Air Force gan. Base in North Carolina as a staff The groom is a 1996 graduate Announcement forms available weather officer. second lieutenant in the U.S. of Boston College with a bache Her fiance is a 1993 graduate Air Force and is stationed at Do you have an announce our offices at 36251 School lor of science degree in biochem of Livonia Churchill High School Fort Bragg, N.C., as a special ment to make? craft, Livonia, or 794 S. Main istry. He also is a graduate stu and a 1997 graduate of Purdue operations weather officer. A September wedding is The Observer has forms St., Plymouth. dent, studying biological chem University with a bachelor's An October wedding is planned at St. Matthew Luther available to announce your For more information about degree in meteorology. He is a planned on Cass Lake. istry at the U-M. an Church in Westiand. child's birth, engagement and announcements, call Sue wedding and yours or a rela MasoiVat (734) 953-2131 or ,l ! , tive's, wedding anniversary. Tiffanie Lacey at (734) 459- * ¾pi?iSiP l?Pff ?^ The forms are available at 2700. Maritime Days August 13, 14 & 15 21st Anniversary Festival on the St. Clair River in Historic Marine Cilv A.J. Carl Shows Live Entertainment River.Run (l.5 or 10 k) Walk or Run Arte & Crofts • -,%«.'H<£ 1> • Kids Events. Saturday Lighted Bool Parade Saturdw FIREWORKS. 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T Pt>rcehMg.> Y,c-M (APY) 'intc-roil c.v!>^o/i;lcd nrxi pad semi-antXkViy APV assume* a : Merest fc^z os on depos! Kv'tnp fu'! l •/• mm B4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 YOUR fr^ ident child, $3 for a resi by appointment only. Call League schedules its sepior dent adult, $3 for a nonres (734) 722-7632 for more meal for people 50 and UPCOMING ident child, $4 for a nonres Kudos information. older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. EVENTS ident adult. Season passes on the first Sunday of each are $50. TIGER GAME month at the league hall, PET ADOPTION on Wayne Road two blocks BELLY DANCE The Senior Resources The Dearborn Animal Shel south of Ford. Cost is $5 for ter will have an Adoption Learn basic technique and Department Friendship Center is offering a trip to members and $7 for non- Showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. cultural aspects of Middle members. The meal. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Pet Eastern dance in Introduc a Tiger game this year: Tigers vs. Angels, Friday, includes beer, beverages, Supplies Plus, 2621 Tele tion to Belly Dance. Both dancing to Big Band music graph, Dearborn. For infor traditional and modern Aug. 13. Cost is $25 a per son. Leave from the and door prizes. Call (734) mation, call (313) 943- technique will be covered. 728-5010. 2697, All ages and skill levels Friendship Center at 5 p.mi Game begins at 7:05 DYER CENTER CHILD 1.0. FINGERPRINTING welcome. Classes begin The Wayne-Westland Art Van Furniture iii col Monday, Aug. 30, in West- p.m. Return to the center between 11 and 11:3.0 p.m. School District's Dyer laboration with AAA of land and last one hour. Senior Adult Center has Michigan will pi-ovide free Contact Cedena at The Sign up at the front desk. First 23 seniors to register. activities Monday through child I.D. fingerprinting Navel Academy, (734) 422- Thursday at the center, on noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1246. NURSING HOME CARE Marquette between Wayne Aug. 14, at the Westland A seminar ort "Nursing and Newburgh roads. Mon Art Van store, 8300 Wayne Home Care and Your days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 Road. For information, call VOLUNTEERS Rights" will begin at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts (734)425-9600. ASSISTED LIVING p.m. Friday, Aug. 27,.at the and needlework at 9:30 FINGERPRINTING, Marquette House assisted Westland Friendship Cen a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen SCREENING livinjg facility, 36000 Cam- " ter, on Newburgh in West- Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 AAA Michigan and Henry pus. Drive, Westland, seeks land. The Friendship Cen p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, JEi3Fd^ptimEyH?wnTp re volunteers to spend time ter is presenting the semi arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a sent free child I.D. finger with .residents to provide " Special award: Sylv^Kozprbskyy/iacek, director of Westland's . 1 nar, which will feature Hawaiian dance exercise printing and vision screen an activity or a one-on-one senior citizen Friendship Center, receives a national award from .." Nida Donar of Citizens for class will be 1 p.m. every ing 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur visit. Call Peggy in the Saul Rq,mir.ez Jr., deputy secretary1 of the U.S: Department pf Mous Better Care as guest Wednesday in Hall A of the day, Aug. 21, at locations activities department, speaker. To sign up, stop at Senior Resources Depart including 35184 Central (734) 326-6537. ing and Urban Development, during a convention in Kansas City, the front desk or call (734) ment (Friendship Center), City Parkway iri Westland. Mo< Westland's program won HUD's1999 Best Practices Award 722-7632. Refreshments 1119 Newburgh. Sign up at A packet of safety informa and ranked among the top 10 percent of more than 3,000programs will be served. the front desk or call (734) 722-7632. tion will also be provided. npminate4 nationwide for HUD awards. BOWLING FUN For information, call (734) SCHOOLS The Friendship Center 427-5200. SCHOLARSHIP Bowling League is starting APPLICATIONS olds in the morning and Little Lambs Preschool, on call Leau'Rette Douglas, again. Orientation, will be CONCERT SERIES Applications for the CLUBS IN Remaining dates for the afternoon sessions. The Farmington Road south of (734)722-3660. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. Wayne-Westland Junior younger pupils attend West Chicago iri Livonia, is 1, in the conference room at ACTION Westland Cultural Society Miss Scholarship program MOM'S MORNING OUT summer concert series are Tuesdays and Thursdays, accepting registration for Children, ages newborn to . the center, on Newburgh in WESTLAND ROTARY are available at the admin other pupils on Mondays the school year. Classes Westland. Beginners are Sundays, Aug. 15 and 22. istrative offices of John 6, and their mothers are The Westland Rotary Club Concerts will be 6 p.m. at and Wednesdays. A Friday meet Monday-Wednesday- invited to a Mom's Morning welcome, and substitutes meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs Glenn and Wayne Memori enrichment class is also Friday afternoons and are needed. Bowling will the William P. Faust Pub al high schools. The pro Out 9-11:30 a.m. every days at Joy Manor* 28999 lic Library of Westland available. The preschool is Tuesday-Thursday morn Thursday at Newburg begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, Joy, east of Middlebelt in gram is open to high school at 1421 S. Venoy, West- ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. Sept. 8. For information, Performance Pavilion, 6123 seniors who live in Wayne United MethodisfChurch, Westland. Central City Parkway, land. Call (734) 728-3559. Little Lambs is a nonprofit, on Ann Arbor Trail call (734) 722-7632. or Westland or attend nondiscriminatory SWEET ADELINES between Warren and Ford. GARDEN CITY CO-OP between Wayne and New- DINNER AND SHOW Wayne-Westland schools. preschool. Call (248) 471- The County Connection Concerts are free, and the The Junior Miss program The Garden City Co-op burgh, Livonia. Children A trip to dinner and the 2077. are grouped together by Chorus of Sweet Adelines Bailey Center is the rain awards the scholarships, nursery has openings for play Titanic" is scheduled International is looking for location. Concerts are spon which are raised by dona preschool classes for ages GARFIELD CO-OP ages in rooms with two for Thursday, Sept. 23. caregivers per room. This women who love to sing. sored by the Westland City tions from local businesses. 18 months through 4 years. Garfield Cooperative Cost is $85. Arrive at the The group sings a cappella Council and feature a vari Criteria are scholastic Tots class meets on Preschool offers programs program is an optional co Friendship Center at 4 op, with parents working music in barbershop style. ety of musical styles. For record, presence and com Wednesday mornings, and for children 18 months to 5 p.m., eat at Three Brothers Rehearsals are 7 p.m. information, call (734) 722- posure, judge's interview, 3- and 4-year-olds meet years, it is at Cass Elemen once each month. Call (734) Restaurant at 5 p.m., 7620. 422-0149. Tuesdays at UAW Local physical fitness and talent. Mondays and Thursdays. tary, 34633 Munger, south arrive at Detroit Opera 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- Finalists advance to the Parental involvement is of Six Mile and west of House at 7:30 p.m. Play required. Call Kelli at (734) Farmington Road in Livo starts at 8 p.m. Return to lanti. For more informa Michigan Junior Miss pro tion, call Paula at (734) gram for additional schol 513-7708. nia. Call (734) 462-0135. center at 11:30 p.m. Call AT THE HISTORIC (734) 722-7632. 995-4110. arships. Stephanie Mead, a ST. MEL PRESCHOOL FRANKLIN PTSA PERRINSVILLE LIBRARY 1998 finalist, and Courtney CHADD St. Mel Preschool, 7506 The Franklin High PTS A is The historic Perrinsville SENIOR CHOIR CHADD of Northwest FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Cagnon, a 1999 finalist, Inkster Road, north of seeking members. Member one-room school opens to A Friendship senior choir, both successfully competed Wayne County meets the The Friends of the William Warren Avenue in Dear ship is open to those who the public 1-4 p.m. on the under the direction of first Thursday of the P. Faust Public Library at the state leveland par born Heights, has morning care about the schools and last Sunday of each month Robert Cassidy, meets 9 ticipated at the America's and afternoon classes for community. Members need month throughout the group meets at 7 p.m. the through September. People a.m. Thursdays at the school year at the Livonia second Tuesday of each Junior Miss program in both 3- and 4-year-olds. not have astudent in the are welcome to come and Westland Senior Resources Mobile, Ala.. ' Registration has begun. school. Price is $3 for stu Civic Center Library, month at the library, 6123 visit the renovated 1856 Department Friendship 32777 Five Mile. CHADD Central City Parkway. Call For information, contact Call (313)274-6.270. dents, $5 for adults. schoolhouse at Warren.and Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Pat Hermatz at the Wayne is a nonprofit, parent- (734),326-6123. Meetings YWCA READINESS Checks should be made Cowan roads, west of Mer- Westland. Anyone who Lawn and Garden Center based, volunteer organiza last about;one hour and are The YWCA of Western payable to Franklin PTSA riman in Westland. enjoys singing may join. open to the public. Friends on Wayne Road, or call and sent to 31000 Joy in tion whose aim is to botter (734)721-5220. Wayne County Early WESTLAND MUSEUM EXERCISE the lives of individuals also holds a book sale dur Childhood School Readi Livonia 48150. Musical Chairs is a new ing regular library hours at The Westland Historical with attention difficulties. SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S ness Program is available TUTORIAL PROGRAM Museum is open 1-4 p!m. program from Jazzercise Call (313) 438-3099. the library. to4-and 5-year-old chil A free tutoring program for designed for exercisers' Suburban Children's Co-op Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne TO.P.S. Nursery has openings in its dren. The YWC.A is at students is offered at the . Road, between Marquette older than 40, The program Salvation Army Wayne- provides a low to moderate Take Off Pounds Sensibly 2-year-old toddler-parent 26279 Michigan.in Inkster. and Cherry Hill. Call (734) ; No. MI28, a support group RECREATION class on Friday mornings; Call (313) 561-4110. Westland Corps Communi 326-1110. workout for the older adult. ty Center, 2300 Venoy in The exercise improves for sensible weight loss, RECREATION AND FUN 3-year-old class Monday CHARTER SCHOOL meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday.mornings; Westland. The program, 4- FRIENDS MEET strength, flexibility, bal A recreational get-together The Academy of Detroit- Friends of the Westland at Good Shepherd and the 4-year-old class on Westland, an 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and . ance, posture, coordination for teens and adults who Thursday, is for students Historical Museum meets 7 and cardiovascular Reformed Church, Wayne aredisabled is held the sec Monday, Wednesday and entrepreneurial and busi Friday afternoons.. Classes ages 9 anid older in Wayne,. p.m. on the second Tues endurance. It incorporates ' Road and Hunter in West- ond Friday of each month ness charter school, serves days of January^ March, land, Call Jackie at (734) riui..from. September to ..- ^kinclergartenjhrough sev Wes11 and and RomuIus, It resistance exercises using at the Westland Bailey : .7 7 lMay .Jiil>^_Sfin_tember a*nd',_.. 722-7225.- '. ^.1- ^ •^May Parents* are reqthrethT" enth gf aUeTTlieTs^liobT TjvillresumtrSeptv 22rForr--- f rUbbertubing^ttdlight "~" X?enterT€ali (734) 722- ""• information on participat November at the Westland T.O.P.S, 7620; •-'..;,'. to help out at the school. emphasizes a.basic educa weights with walking and All classes are in the New- ing or volunteering, call Meeting House, 37091 Take Off Pounds Sensibly FIGURE SKATING tion with business and jogging patterns. Wear burg United Methodist Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) Marquette, between New- loose-fitting clothing and •No, M153 meets at 6:30 Figure skaters interested entrepreneurial skills. The burgh and Wayne roads. Church on Ann Arbor Trail school offers a foreign lan 722-3660. comfortable shoes. Light p.m. Wednesdays at Op.ti- in USFSA Synchronized between Wayne and New- Call President Jim '••'••"• mEyes, Westland Super. (Precision) Skating to huild guage class, music and art, ADULT LITERACY weights and an exercise burgh. For more informa Franklin at (734) 721-0136. mat are suggested. Robert Vision Center, 35184 Cen Npvi FSC and Westland : a dress code and a comp'ut- An Adult Literacy program Everyone is welcome. tion, call April at (734) 522- erlab with access to the is being offered free at the Cassidy is the certified tral City Parkway, West- FSC joint venture teams. 8469. land. (734).427-5200. Prior team experience not Internet, Call (734) 722- Salvation Army Wayne- . Jazzercise instructor. Sign up at the front desk at the Leader, Michele, (734) 422- necessary. This is an PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 1465 or (248) 569-7787. Westland Corps Communi ty Center starting Sept. 22. FOR SENIORS Westland Friendship Cen 1726; secretary, Karen. opportunity to build skat The Wayne-Westland Com LITTLE PEOPLES ter or eall (734) 722-7632. (734)-729-6368.. ing anrT team skills while munity School District has LivoniayLittle Peoples Co Volunteers' are being HEARING CHECKS having fun. For informa ongoing registration for the op Preschool is how sought who are interested Every third Tuesday of TRAVELUKOUP PUSLIC SPEAKING tion, call Cheryl Gutowski preschool programs at Stot- enrolling for the fall in pro in tutoring children and each month, a representa The Travel Group meets The Westland Easy Talk at (734) 427-0305..,-v .; tlemyer Early Childhood grams for 3- and 4-ycar- adults 4-5:30 pin. Wednes tive from Personalized 12:45 p.m. every Friday in ers Toastmasters Club No. BAILEY CENTER POOL and Family Development olds. For more information, days and Thursdays. For Hearing Care of Westland the Westland Friendship 6694 (formerly Holy The pool at Westland's Bai Center, on Marquette call (734) 422-1176. ' Adult Literacy enrollment will check and clean hear Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Smokemasters) teaches or additional information, ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. public speaking at the ley Center is on Ford at between Wayne and Wild- UtTLE LAMBS unless a trip or program is Carlson. Regular hours are wood. Programs include an planned. Programs include •; club's weekly meetings 6:30 noon to 3:30p.m. and 4:30v early intervention pro speakers, films, celebration p.m. Thursdays n't Denny's | 7;30 p.m. daily. The out- , gram, Head Start, of birthdays and weekly Restaurant, 7725 N. m;£ ^:^fci;;I'-::l|:=;^;v*^- FORM Wayne Road next to West- door pool is heated.. Kid?/Plu3 Prp'fl'rbrtnJ/'a nrfi- w door prizes. There is a $3 There is a water slide and memborshjp tee tor resi iunri Center. Cali John primafy impaired program Kibe at (734) 326-5419. a baby pool for kids age 3 and Sparkey Prdschool.•• Th« Observer Newspapers welcome Calendar items. Items should be from, non-profit community dents, $12,50 for nonresi and younger. There .art? Registration is 8 aim to groups or individuate announcing a comin unity program or event. Please type ot print the infor dents. Call (734) 722-7632. birthday packages at $7 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 3G251 Schoolcraft, CARD GROUP per person, including pizza, 2660. . Livonia, MI. 48i50iorby faxto?$4!>9X-7279 Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday The Friday Variety Card FOR YOUR pop, pool admission, LIVONIA COOPERATIVE for the following Thursday's paper, Call 953-2104 if you have any questions Group at the Westland games, and n T-shirt for - Friendship Center meets at HEALTH The Livonia Cooperative ; the birthday person. . Nursery * a preschool,for Event; ' 2 p.m. People play euchre, ALZHEIMER'S Teen/MiddleSchool Night ages 3-4, is at 9601 Hub pinochle, bridge, Uno, The Marquette House Dot* tmdUnw: is 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, bard. Parents learn with rummy and poker. Light Alzheimer's Support Group •with a disc jockey, pizza will hold its initial meeting their children. Enrollment Location: refreshments are served. and pop. Admission is $1. is limited. For information, Call (734) 722-7632 for .7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Swim lessons will be 9 a.m. call Karen at (734) 522- Telephone: information or just show up at 36000 Campus Drive. to noon Monday through 3714. to play, cards. The Friend Westland.The group is Friday^ These ore two- Additional Info,: ship Center is at 1119 N. open to families and CHURCH PRESCHOOL week sessions; for informa Newburgh. friends of those with tion, call (734) 722-7620. The Westland Free,,\.\ Alzheimer's disease. For Methodist Preschool has* MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE Vdpl prices are $2 for n. res Vst Q'biitionnl thai ifr.eceffai information, call Sally openings for 3- and 4-year- The Wayne Ford Civic Levay at (734) 326-6085. , m ,i mm tfem '*>*w™***r^^mwmi>+r*mhp*j>m9'W* r -y''f>* i •*•- mmmmmmmm Ml The Observer & Eccentric/'THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 *B5 Everyday words and expressions connect us to our past HOOKED Here's a riddle temporary repairs. They impro metal and attached a strip of (rope) was attached. Thus, the around the water cooler lately, as we coin new expressions to ON HISTORY for you: vised, for example, a jury-rud rubber. • ' inboard "end' of the line was you should know that sailors did reflect day-to-day life. "Prairie- This week you der, a jury-mast, or - the term Port authorities issued a docu called the "bitter-end." much the same thing. They gath dogging," for example, refers to may do several that has stuck - a jury-rig. ment, called a "clean bill of ered around a scuttle - a cask for people popping their heads tilings: jury-rig "First rate," meaning excel health," if a ship was free of con Part of language water or other beverages - to above office cubicles-to check out a broken item, lent, derives from the British tagious diseases.. A "foul bill of Many old seafaring terms have exchange gossip and rumors. what's going on. And, of course, participate in a Royal Navy's practice of ranking health" was issued if there were become part of our daily lan Speaking of beverages, a "hoot- we all know what "channel-surf first-rate rum their wooden ships according to any infections on board, but that guage. "Son of a gun" is another lcgger" was a smuggler, a term ing" is. This particular use of a mage sale, clean the length and weight of ord* phrase didn't find a place in of these, but I've heard both that did not originate with Pro remote control to flip through TV your windows nance on board. Ships that everyday speech as a "clean bill sailors and soldiers claim this hibition. Sailors were known stations is a habit that tests the." with a squeegee, mounted the largest number of of health" has. . expression. An interpreter at before that to hide goods in their limits of many a marriage! go. to the doctor VIRGINIA heavy guns were first-rate ships There is more than one expla Fort Michilimackinac said it sea boots to sneak them ashore. A hundred years from now, 1 PARKER and get a clean of the line. nation for the word "posh." One referred to the progeny of sol We never stop to analyze dare say, fewer people will work bill of health, "Rummage'' referred to cargo. is that it dates back to diers because, historically, births expressions like these. They in office cubbyholes. Instead, attend a posh Unclaimed or damaged goods, • or steamships that sailed from in local populations followed creep in' an out of our daily con they'll communicate from home, event and stay to the bitter end. those that had not been paid for, England to India and the Orient. wherever men-at-arms went. versations, taking on 'different or the field, on networked, com How do all these activities con were sold at "rummage sales" in According to this legend, the Naval historians say it goes shades of meaning. Tor some, puterized systems. And people nect you to the past? warehouses along the docks. One best staterooms were on the cool back to the Royal Navy's former the origins are lost in the mists won't have TV channels. They'll Answer: They all. involve might also "rummage" through er side of the ship as it traveled custom of allowing wives and of time until someone says," probably 'select programs op everyday words and expressions the goods to find what they - port outbound and starboard women of ill repute on board "That doesn't make sense. Wher demand via voice commands. that come to us by way of a sea wanted to buy. homebound - creating the ships in port or even.at sea. ever did it come from?'' We may However, while traditional faring vernacular that is hun Sailors used a squeegee - a acronym, "POSH." Makeshift compartments for only guess at the derivation and offices and channels may disap dreds of years old. board attached to a long handle The bitter-end was not, as we women giving birth were impro wonder how close we've come. pear, the terms "'prairie-dogging" Our term "jury-rig," referring - to scoop water off the .deck. Not might think, a painful conclu vised by stretching canvas and "channel surfing'1 may hang to a stopgap fix, is borrowed 'much has changed in design, sion. A sailing ship had a bitt-an between two cannon's. Evolutionary process on. The first may come to mean from the term sailors used for except that we traded a board for oak post to which a mooring line If you've heard any scuttlebutt Language continues to evolve anyone who jumps up quickly. The latter could one (lay mean an indecisive or antsy person. "Wherever did they come NEW VOICES from?" an inquisitive person will ask. Tim and Jill Gorman Jr. of 29 at the Birthing Center of Gar Hospital. Grandparents are Laura Combs and Salah grandmother is Josephine Sowa Perhaps it will take some his Redford announce the birth of den City. She joins a brother, Jackie (Bousse) Meyers of West- Abogilal of Westland announce of Jones.ville." torian writing a column about Alec James Jan. '25. He joins a Justin Miller, 4. Grandparents land and Larry Meyers of Dail- the birth of Nicholas Faris Terry and Je(ssica May of the distant past to explain the brother, Joshua Allen. Grand are Joseph and Ora Miller and ville, Ind. Abogilal Combs Nov. 13 at St. Canton Township announce the subtle way« you and 1 have con- parents are Jo^vce Trombly of Archie and Sharon Davenport Rob and Cindy Wight of Gar Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann birth of Alyssa Marie March 24 loured our language. Novi, Richard Trombly of Munis- Sr., all of Wayne. den City announce the birth of Arbor. Grandparents, a re Rex at the Birthing Center of Garden Historian and author Virginia ing and-Tim and Judy Gorman Mike and Debbie Stevenson Allissa Lynn March 20 at the and Linda Combs of Van Buren City Hospital.. Grandparents are Bailey Parker has a bachelor* of Westland. Great-grandparents of Canton announce the birth of Birthing Center of Garden City Township. .Great-grandparents Linda May-Long and Terry May. degree in history and a master's are Bill LaBelle of Westland and Michael Paul March 10 at Oak- Hospital. Grandparents are are James and Virginia Saviors. a;nd Bonnie and Larry Liv degree in historic preservation... Bernie Gootee of Plymouth. wood Hospital in Dearborn. He Jerry and Theresa Keene of Har of Westland, and great, great- ingston. She /ices in Canton Towfiship. Mark and Colleen Rehling joins sisters Julie Michelle, 3 1/2 rison and Dan and Diane Wight of Garden City announce the and Jessica Lynn, 2. Grandpar of Garden City. birth of Morgan Kelly March ents are Paul and Lynn DeJohn John and Lynnette Nearsighted farslghted Astigmatism 26 at the Birthing Center of Gar of Plymouth and Tom and Jankowski of Canton Township den City Hospital. She joins a Esther Stevenson of Salisbury. announce the birth of Lauren brother, Matthias, 4. Grandpar Md., formerly of Canton. Michelle March 23 at the FREE LASIK ents are Lloyd and Pat Spalding David and Kimberly Birthing Center of Garden City of Saline and Frank and Fran Tranchida of Garden City Hospital. She joins a sister, Seminar Rehling of Garden City. announce the birth of Joyce Julia, 4. Grandparents are ^' Brian and Jacquelyn Victor Jean March 29 at the Birthing Angela Jankowski of Wayne and w of Canton announce the birth of Center of Garden City. She joins Mr. and Mrs. William Roo of Brian" Michael Feb. 12 at St. two brothers, Mark, 9, and Sault Ste. Marie. Attend this free seminar Joseph Mercy Hospital-Oakland. Austin, 7. Grandparents are' Jeff and Kim Mussen of Livo Grandparents are Nicholas and Frank and Karal Tilley of West- nia, formerly of Garden City, Antoinette Palise of Dearborn land and Joe and Shirley announce the birth of Joshua Visual Independence Off ym wmM OSfeo. Heights and Robert and Tranchida of Livonia. Kurt Dec. 7 at Botsford Hospital (o wake up and see clearly without hunting for glasses MaryAnn Victor of Canton. Vicki Meyers of Westland in Farmington Hills. Grandpar with Dr. Michael Sherman Archie and Patricia Daven announces the birth of Andrew ents are Bruce and Sandie Benz to actively participate in sports without worrying about eyewear port Jr. of Westland announce Vincent March 31 at the of Livonia and Herb and Nancy Wednesday. August 25 the birth of Kaila Marie March Birthing Center of Garden City Mussen of Palm Harbor, Fla. to finally be able to see more dearly without glasses or contacts 7:00 PM 10:00 PM LASIK is 11¾ preva'Sng laser technology in vision correct&n Tr»s &1ordaWe pfocedye :< KgNy successful It's qiid'and effortless -marr/ patents retim to wcrt the next day. Garden City Hospital • Medical Of (ice Building Atterd IKS seminar to see if LASIK is right for you free screen ng appointments n.l be The ifl Project Classrooms 1C 2 offered 3rd refresrvr.enis w.l fcs served To reserve a seat today, ca»: (724) 421-C750 New Charter SchooJ seeks enthusiastic second shift custodial staff to keep a spotless building. Send or fax resume ^ A and salary requirements to: 18 YEARS Edison Oakland Public Sphool Academy, v Oi-v 26711 N.Woodward Y<, Huntington Woods, MI 48070 Fax #(248)582-8196 ri ,\i'f.^cy .1: £& itmzfzm^sLX. *i i m t'Sfl1 m) -vKt mM^^fw^sil Friday, August 13th at -6:30 p.m. Exhibition Hours: mi- Saturday, August 14th at l i:oo a.m Sunday, August 15 th ^at Noon V A home-like iju;ilit\ v;iie iiltcnuuivf for seniors...even (rail sainus... .uul a special "Rcniiiusccnrc" pnn'iaurfor those with menioiy impairment.' Conic meet oui >ta!!.cnio\ iclic^hincnls-aiul takv a l»u> loin ot aii open.Suiii ;^c i'liiriiniinny. Rt'scn'.itioris ,u\ rcqnimi in in.ni u> tor a •"•(.hctitilcd i>us toui'. I he S*;OI"!NC -'W^ L .H I;.S 11' >fn oiu•. lnioii'iianon vcntci'. located .H -W( * 11 .•v v. \+vu W.^ V.-/ 1 "X Jl V JL V. Assis'i.rnl.iv'iNtr . . K-W HOUSING 0FP0R1UNITT * ISVf^ir itit: '-M,'-'-^ [J >.y< <- -^171-, j-',-.' •'••itVi >>)-• |j.-.-.rf [»A'^v • ; l -.,r H'.,>1. i--!,A <.'.-n\\-r,\ V,>.,:.,: V.- 7;i :• ^Wvr;-; h'<-l< i»A'.-iK>.:: Call 248-538-9200 Today! ^c/LM <• .-*:!>'< #(*l'~ w«nt'« • ei'id'.'^c"** • *i ' • '• !••« '• '•! • 'l«"l I'l •« m •« V • "^^^"^^•P" ^^^^ VMOTI nPNMnMMn 6B* The Observer & Eccentric /THURSDAY, AUGUST 12,.1999 Mail Copy To: OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS • 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICULIN (734) 953-2069 FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE SHERIDAN/JEAN ETHERINGTON (734) 953-2160JHE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH TRINITY 29475 W: Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr, Pastor . 734-525^3664 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor PRESBYTERIAN BBWARD Sunday School 10:00 A.M. — Two locations lo serve you — CHURCH Iflll {•iijficj/n^ionf^xl Morning Worship . .11:00 A.M. LIVONIA A CANTON "1999"Trinity's 14175 Farmington Rd. II 46001 Warren Road 40000 Six Mile Road Evening Worship .6:00 P.M. Year of Prayer rc- (N, of 1-96) ,flWgf (West ot Canton Center) Wed. Family Hour .....-. 7:15 P.M. Countdown __ "/uat wesl of I-27S" Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am to "2000" " INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11:00 am . H Sunday School 10:45 am Northvllle, Ml AUGUST 15th Sunday School 9:45 am Y (734)414-7422 • (734) 522'6830 Visit our We-bStie at hnp/Ar.wccaa.edu.'-icmcos 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 248-374-7400 5 Miles W. o( Sheldon Rd YOUTH AWANA CLUBS Dr. James N. McGuire, Pastor 11:00 a.m...... Dr. Richard Freeman From M-14 take Gottlfedson Rd South 6:00 p.m. Dr. Richard Freeman Worship Services, DR. RICHARD FREEMAN ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL ... 734-459-9550, Sunday School PASTOR "A Church That's Concerned About People" 20803 Middltbcll vr>v« e M> s «*(>;' Risen Christ Lutheran Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor 46250 Ann Arbor Road Firminglon Hills; Mich. 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service 8:30,10:00,11:30 A.M. (1 H'eWDilotSt*:*^) WORSHIP SERVICES 9:30 Contemporary Service 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, Ml Saturday Evening 6 p m. Plymouth • 453-5252 Lifeline Contemporary Service 8:50-9:45 A.M. NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN EVANGELICAL SCIENCE CHURCH IN AMERICA COVENANT; First Church of Christ, .Scientist, Plymouth 11W W. Arift Arbor Trjil Pijmxith, Ml Timothy Lutheran Church SuMjyService IftJO* rrt. FAITH COVEN ANT CHURCH .Sunday Scfwol lOrJOim. 8820Wayne Rd. 1-i Mitt'Ro£(J: and Dr^ke, Fjimin^ton Hilts VXW Etcnm^Tttjimony M«ti.i£?:V)p.m. . (Betwe eh Ann Arbor Trait & Joy Road) ReiJrng Room - 445 S.'Hirycy, PI) nv>jfh . Livonia * 427-2290 (248)661-9191 McnJiy- Fr«ii) 10 00i m - 5 it) p.m Rev. Carta Thompson Powell, Pastor ' Sunday Worship . •' Siru.-ijij irrfX)»«•..- >.l)ilpra • Thursjij 7-9pri 9:00 a.m. Adult & Children's ST. MATTHEW'S ClArencevltl«r United Methodist : Sunday School .10:00 A.M. (Summec) . lOloa Mltfdlirtx-tr 8if • LiVoiilJ 453-1676 : 10:00 a.m. Family Worship •Cf:iU(..i}tfr. u.Ll[:rjlh,iit^s ..' UKITED METHODIST 474-54-14 30900 Six M :e Rd tSet. Verrlman &.W.Mebell) Rev. Jean lx>se Siimnu-r Sijntlay Schrx)! for children' Cr.'JckSonoosL Pasted, "T ilirnuj;}i Crrauiu t> ~~~ Worship Servicei 10:IS Atniintst(>,-all i£ti •AVcdncidjj'iiit^i'O [»hi. 10:00 A.M. Worship & Church School 'fitfff'ery Prcvifh'd Yo'jih Circuj'S'* Adlili Sm.iH tirnups , 11:15 A.M. Adult Study Classes ' Sunday School 9 AM REFORMED Nursery P/c.^d' 422-60¾ Office Hrs.9-J NARDIN PARK UNITED Reformed-Adhering t" the . METHODIST CHURCH •\V*5lmitviter Confe.vsion of Faith < . Z9887 West Eleven Mile Ro.id r JnsiWcsi of Middh-bclt "Building HeMy families..." Presbyterian Free Church 248-476-8860 Brightmoor Tabernacle : 30025 Curtis Ave., iivonia.48154 em . l arming(On Hills 8i30 «.m. *• CASIMI Worship off Kiiddtebeltfteriveeri Su r and Seven AJ.'e 10:00 A.m. - TradWorwl Worship Assemblies of God • Calvin C. Ratz, Pastor Sunday Service's - I lam aijd 7 pm "Saturday at the Park" 1 Dynamic Youth rx Children's Programs 26555 Franklin Rd.,Souihfieicl, MI I-C96&Te]egriph •• West of Holiday inn • 248/352-6200 Wednesday Bible Study - 7pm Contemporary-Worship • Adult Education 8;45Family Sunday School Hour * Wfrdrwsdiy 7:00 pm "Family Night" Paster. Kenneth Macleod- tel 313-421-0780 bimMj{iui*r*w.rmti^!^wnu:n' :>< Saturday at 6:30 p.m. • Child-Care Provided •'. r/i;6rt: r>. Oci-i K.t-jrrip. Rr/. Temya'Arncj^n 10:00 AM - Pastor John Ratz Sunday Worship at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Church School at 9:15 and 11 a.m. A God Who is Always There When Yon Need Him first United Methodist Church fl 9 v. B j rijirf;*a Bob n » »c k of Plymouth No Evening Service this Week R«v. K»th!*eii Orotl flev. Jtnt Bcrquiil . 1S/0I N kiritntMl Bd Mi v i.r st-.. «<-.•• ••• 24-Hour Prayer Line 248-152-620} Rev. notx'rl Bough • £S: Mr. Melvih RooVu* . .y4 (734)453-5280 1 JW ter NEWBURG UNITED i;!'-'^flai»v JfH -A HtACTlCAl CHURCH ON W£ MOVE' METHODIST /siiiinAii 45081 Gcddcs Road, Canton, Ml 48188 gnvnvn U— CW mt m mmmmmm *WVP ^^i mm^**m •w~w>^ 'W^WW The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 B7 RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News Township. Try? registration fee is should be submitted in writing $50. Call Bill and Carol at (248) no later than noon Friday for the 528-2512 or. Dan and Debbie at next Thursday's issue. They can (810) 286-5524 or visit this Web be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, site: www,rc.net/detrbitAvwme. Livonia 48150, or by fax at RUMMAGE SALE The Michigan Catholic Conference will tive services, and Ken Caron, wide area (734) 591-7279. For more infor institutions throughout Michigan's 83 Newburg United Methodist use today's technology during the early network manager, will implement plans mation, call ( 734) 953-2131. counties. Church will have fall rumruage years of the Third Millennium to further for the statewide information network. SUNPAY SCHOOL MCC's computer network is named after sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. the mission of the church, founded by Kranich .will be responsible for develop Congregation Beit Kodesh is the rocky hillside in Athens where St. Paul 1, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. * Christ nearly 2,000 years ago. ing major new applications, including an holding registration for the 1999- stood in the year 55 and rqvealed the Res Oct. 2, at the church, 36500 Ann ''Within five years, we will link every one interactive Web site and data base, and 2000 Sunday School year and urrection to the Greek high court. The Are Arbor Trail, Livonia. Sunday preschool class- Tuition of the more than 1,000 Catholic parishes, will oversee computer operations at MCC's schools, social services agencies, hospitals Lansing offices. opagus was a place for hearing voices and PRAYER SERVICE assistance is available for those sharing ideas, and St. Paul used its'open "When I Call for Help," an inter- who qualify. Beit Kodesh is at and other institutions throughout Michi . Kranich was a programmer analyst and gan to a statewide computer network that operations manager for several manufac forum to fulfill his calling as an apostle. faith prayer service in response 31840 W. Seven Mile Road, Livo to domestic violence, will be held nia. For more information, call will make it possible to deliver accurate, turing, medical, insurance, banking and Prior to his employment with Foster, timely communications with each of them retail firms in Grand Rapids and Lansing Swift, Collins & Smith, Caron was a com 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at St. (248)477-8974. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL instantaneously," said Sister Monica before joining the MCC staff i.n 1989. puter network administrator and personal Kostielney, MCC president and CEO. A business administration major at computer specialist with the Alro Group in Newburgh Road, Livonia. The Mt. Vernon Baptist Church sen-ice will feature healing will have a vacation Bible school Founded in 1963, the MCC is the public Aquinas College in Grand Rapids Kranich Jackson and a paramedic firefighter with policy arm of the Catholic Church in also has an associate degree from Grand prayer, and there will be fellow for preschoolers through adults the Delta Township Fire Department. He ship and social, informational Sunday-Friday, Aug. 15-20, at Michigan. « Eapids Community College and lias taught also served as the fire department's com "Michigan's seven Catholic dioceses are data processing and programming at Lans tables with professionals and the church, 8828 Wormer, Red- puter administrator. materials available. Prayer ford: Hours will be 5:30-7:30 now linked by computer, and many parish ing Community College. es, schools, and other institutions within Caron, until recently director of informa Caron attended Cleveland Institute of teams also will be available after p.m. Sunday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Electronics and Lansing Community Col the service. Limited child care Aug. 16-20. The theme will be each diocese have Internet capabilities." tion at Lansing's largest law firm, will u she said. "We hope to have everyone on administer the MCC Areopagus Network lege.. He has been a Windsor Township will be provided. For more infor Mt. Extreme, the Ultimate mation, call (734) 464-1436. Good News Challenge." For more line by 2003." activities. The network will connect more (Eaton County! trustee for more than 10 Nancy Kranich, manager of adivmustra- than 1,000 Catholic churches and other years. TA! CH! CLASSES information/call (313) 537-7480. The Taoist Taj Chi Society is SPECIAL EXHIBIT forming new beginner Tai Chi The Only life-sized replica of classes at Three locations, start istries of the First Presbyterian of Beftch Daly. Redford. and the Holy Shroud of Turin will be or Bruce at (313) 561-5145. a grief support group, meets at 7 ing Monday, Sept. 13. All classes Church of Northville will have a 11:15 a.m. Sundays for Mass at on display 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. n Newburg United Methodist p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at St. will meet 7-8 p.m. Monday and divorce recovery workshop at 7 St. Aldan's Church. 17500 Fa'rnv Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 Church will have a Mom to Mom Matthew's United Methodist Wednesday at Newburg United p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 19-Sept. Sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, ington Road, north of Six Mile. a^in. tp 4 p.m. Saturdays and Church, 30900 W. Six Mile, east Methodist'Church. 36500 Ann 30, at the church and the five- Sept. 25, at the church, 36500 Livonia. noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; Aug 17- of Merriman, Livonia. The pro Arbor Trail, Livonia, and St. week series, "Getting It Right Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Shop S.ept. 23, in Lobby B of Domino's For more information, call gram is for people suffering as Paul United Methodist Church. the Next Time" with Jacque or rent a table. For information, Farms in Ann Arbor. Colleen at. (734» 729-7912 or- the result of the death of a loved 165 E. Square Lake Road, Martin-Downs and Lynn call (734) 422-0149. The free exhibit will also fea Diane at (7341971-4553. one. There are no fees. Anyone Bloomfield Hills, and 7-8 p.m. Vaughn, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. ture a historical interpretation of RAINBOW FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET may attend any or all sessions as Monday aod'Thufsday at N'ardin Aug. 26-Sept. 23. The divorce the crucifixion of Christ as St. Sabina Parish.•will have its Rice* Memorial United they feel the need. For more Park United Methodist Church, recovery workshop Costs $30. reported in the Gospel of John, a Rainbow Festival 6-=10 p.m. Fri Methodist Church will host a information, call the church 29887 11 Mile Road. Farmington while "Getting It Right" costs life-sized replica of the Crucifix day, Aug! 20, 2-10 p.m. Satur flea market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat office at ¢734) 422-6038, Marilyn Hills.: $40 for the complete series. urday. Sept. 18, at the church. Wilkinson at (248) 380-7903, or ion and more than 100 pho day. Aug. 21, and 1-10 p.m. Sun Tai Chi is a complete and inte 2060"l Beech Daly Road. Red- Rosemary Kline at (734) 462- tographs, charts and the results The group will meet for day, Aug. 22, at the church, grated exercise which works all ford. There will be more than 40 3770. of scientific and forensic study of T.G.I.F. 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. Aug. 25605 Ann Arbor Trail. There of the body's systems deeply and booths, bake .sale and lunch. For the Shroud. 20, at the Box Bar & Grille, 777 will be a fish/pierogi dinner of MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER gently, making it an exercise more information, call Kathi The Shroud, believed to be the W. Ann Arbor Trail, and for the Aug. 20, Polish dinner on Aug. Worldwide Marriage suitable for people of all ages Burger at (S101 977-1674 or the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, has Concert in the Park (blues night» 21 and pork chop dinner oh Aug. Encounter offers a weekend and conditions of health. For church office at '313/534-4907 for centuries been the source of 7-9 p.m. in Kellogg Park In 22. Also featured will be a cash experience for married couples to more information, call the Taoist. between 9 a.m. and noon. debate and controversy. It is downtown Plymouth. It also will bingo. 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I *wm •>• TW" Turxrwrvr?: mmmmmmmmm!mq*r*!*mmmmB*mmmmmmmmmr a The Observer & Eccentric/TinnftDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 (8B.*)(WtOF)UA through Saturday, August 12-14 regular-priced merchandise throughout the store & catalog! For Catalog orders, Call 1 -800-222-6161 and ask for your "operator B28" discount. ,-\ Some exclusions apply. See below for details v. www.jcpenney.com ,XAriV> ^i^^MHiMilliliilMliMiiliiilli iMMMMMMMIMHtfi mmm mmmmmm mimmmm** INSIDE; Sandlot baseball, C2 Golf Chi program, C5 L/.W' Paget,SectionC Brad Emons. Editor: 734,953-2123. l)omons©oe.h<>mecomm.net on the wob; http.y/observer eccontricxom Smt^mtmwfiiz, 1999 OBSERVER SPORTS 0-2 in SCENE Two and out. Zack Cornwell, a Farmington Hills minutes. ' That's the line on Decision Consul BASEBALL Harrison product now playing for Ceiv Brooklyn jumped out to. a 1-0 lead iri tants, Inc. at the All-American Ama tral Michigan University, then fouled the third on Joseph Curro's solo homer: Skinner takes new job teur Baseball Association Tournament out and Greg Anglin was fanned on J.T. Martin followed with another solo ing out eight. Livonia Clarericeville is seeking a in'Jolmstown, Pa. three pitches by Pace. shot in the fourth, • •• ; . Adam Pace came on to get the final varsity wrestling coach after the res The strong upper bracket pf the 16- McQuistion then singled, but Brooklyn scored its third run in the two outs and gain the save. ignation of Todd Skinner, who recent team double-elimination draw for Watchowski was held up at third by eighth when Anglin misplayed a ball in ly took a similar position at Linden teams 20'and-under was not kind to Livonia DCI squandered an opportu third base coach Mike George and right field, off the bat. of Justin Pagan . High School. the Livonia squad. nity in the third inning, failing to score Hyott continued onto the bag from for a three-base error. Eric Donelan fol; Skinner's dual-meet record over the After making a strong run last sea with the bases loaded and one out. first, causing a rundown at third. lowed with an. RBI sacrifice fly. past two seasons was 27-17-1, includ son with a 4-2 record in the nationals, DCI let one offensive opportunity slip Hyott was tagged out on a play that In Monday's 7-2 loss to New Orleans • ing a Metro Conference title co-share DCI, representing the Collegiate Divi away early in the game. was officially scored 8-5-2. at the University of Pittsburgh-John and Division IV team dual district sion of the Adray Metro Baseball Asso Chris McCustion and Troy Bergman "We scored two runs in 18 innings stown, left-handed pitcher Josh Kaplan championship (both in 1999). ciation, dropped its opening two games each singled. and it's tough to win when you do hurled a complete game five-hitter. • Clarenceville athletic director of the 1999 tourney including a 7-2 loss Matt Pike then was hit by a Kaplan that," George told the Johnstown (Pa.) The Delgado Junior College Chuck Sorentino is also in search of a Monday to New Orleans (NORD Boost pitch to load the bases. But cleanup Tribune-Democrat.' "We had our is headed to Southeji£lew"Eo~uisiarta, varsity cheerleading coach. ers) arid a 3-0 defeat Tuesday to Brook hitter Eric Hardin, who struck out four chances early. an NCAAJ^iv^sTCnTTschool. Those interested should call lyn, N.Y. times, fanned and Rick Court's drive "We had the bases loaded and one- lt-hjuider Tim. Miller, the Livonia Sorentino at (248) 473-8926. DCI had a total of just 10 hits in the down the right field line was snared by out and did not score in. the thj#ir-Tn"e Franklin High grad who went 8-2 this two games. Brooklyn's Michael Wilson. base running erroj^withrtwo on and spring for Wayne State University, = h In Tuesday's game at Franklin Field, In the ninth, DCI threatened again, two-putjn-theH rrtth^as-my fault, lasted four innings in taking the loss. Wayne guard transfers Brooklyn remained alive in the loser's but a base running mistake sealed^ ringpitcher Jason Popham turned McCustion scored on a wild pitch to t Brian Williams, a 6-foot-l guard bracket behind the pitching of Richard Livonia's fate. in a worthy performance, scattering give DCI a 1-0 lead, but the Livonia from Wayne Memorial who earned Scalamandre. The right-handerworkeji fipwski walked and Dan seven hits and one walk' over eight squad wound up leaving 12 runners on fi rs t-t e am AU- Obserye r. boysJiasket^- ft',. inning^-^U-kw^rrrg-friirF hit';, •t.hrfp Hyott singled to put runners on first innings. He struck out four. base. liairHohors during the 1997-98 season walks and two-hit-batsmen white strik and second for DCI. The game took just 2 Tiours and 2 Pike went 3-for-5 in the loss. after averaging 18 points per game, has transferred to Schoolcraft Com munity College, according to coach Carlos Briggs. Hearing-impaired Williams spent last season at Kala mazoo Valley CC with former Wayne teammate LaVelle Guess. Williams will join SC recruits Dwight Windom (Dearborn Heights golfer inspiration Robichaud), Mike Williams (Detroit City), Rob Brown (Central Michi gan/Oak Park) and Tony Jancevski (Plymouth Salem). Livonia wins Midwest Deaf tourney BY RICHARD L. SHOOK August near Des Moines. Iowa. DiBasio signs letter STAFF WHITER Ponikiewski hopc^s to defend her title. Livonian Carrie DiBasio, who Lauri Ponikiewski is a perfect exam "This was my second try," she said. attend Academy of Sacred Heart in ple of what people can do when they "Last year the tournament was held in Bloomfield Hills, has signed a nation put their mind to it. Battle Creek." She finished third. al letter of intent to play lacrosse at Ponikiewski took up the game of golf The bad weather which rumbled Gannon University in Erie, Pa. just four years ago and reached a per through the Metro Detroit area last DiBasio was a two-time first-team sonal milestone Aug. 5 when she won week watered down Minnesota first, All-State selection in lacrosse as well the Midwest Deaf Ladies Golf Associa In fact, Ponikiewski's scheduled tee as field hockey,. tion tournament in Hinckley, Minn. time was pushed back an hour to 8 In lacrosse, DiBasio earned Mid Ponikiewski, of Livonia, shot a 281 to o'clock "because it was soaking wet all west All-Tournament honors twice. capture individual honors by "about 20 over. There was water everywhere." : She also was named Sacred Heart's strokes" arid teamed with Beth Ayle- Her opening hole of the tournament outstanding athlete for 1999. worth of Rochester Hills to win the was the 12th. Things went well until As a senior, DiBasio earned All- team title, 609:612, over a team from she knocked her tee shot into the Region and All-League honors in vol Illinois. woods on the 16th. Midwest champion: Lauri Ponikiewski (right) of Livonia became [ leyball. The team captain played four The Senior Designer at the General "Fortunately, I was able to find it." the first golfer from Michigan to win the title in the 35-year event. years of varsity volleyball. Motors Technical Center in Warren, Or unfortunately, as you prefer. "My ball was in a little clearing and I enjoys the thought of being an inspira Doesn't work that way. Henrietta Ponikiewski didn't play golf at Red* had a straight shot to the green," she tion for others like herself. Ponikiewski was told if she wanted ford Union. Nor at Macomb Communi said. "But it was right next to a" tree. I Stevenson golf outing Ponikiewski, who went to high school another 6-iron, she'd have to buy the ty College as she was a GM-sponsoted had to hit it low in order to get it out of Single spoti or foursomes remain at Red ford Union rather than Livonia rest of the irons, too. co-op student. Nor at Lawrence Tech'as* the woods," available for the ninth annual because of RU's programs for the hear So Lauri played the rest of the tour she was getting her bachelor's degX*e<2 She swung and drilled a nice shot v> Friends of Livonia Stevenson High ing impaired, is classified as profound nament using a 7-iron, or occasionally in engineering technology. ; ly deaf. just short of the green. That was the School golf outing Sunday, Sept. 12 at a 5-iron, where she normally would She bowled and skied for recreation good news. Fellows Creek. She reads lips and recently learned have used the broken club. • ' and finally decided to check out this The bad news was that the 6-iron she The $90 cost includes golf, dinner to sign. Last week she took the club's two golf thing because her co-workersi Deafness is "a hidden handicap," said was using "broke in half as her follow- and prizes. pieces to Bavarian Village iri: Novi and mostly male,were into it in a big way.' Lauri's mother,..Henrietta. "A lot of through was stopped by the trunk of Continental breakfast is at 7; 15 the first thing they said was, 'What'd "I didn't know if golf was going to be deaf people, ju&t sit back and do noth the tree. a.m. and tee off for the four-person you do, hit a tree?' it. But all the people at work played ing. They should (do something)." . "I was all shook up," Ponikiewski scramble starts at 8:15 a.m. Ponikiewski wound up shooting a 96 golf," Ponikiewski said. "So it was golf; "Deaf people can do it!" Ponikiewski said. "It was, like, 'Where's the rest of that first day, "which I thought was For more information, call Steven golf, golf, gplf, golf all day long. I-had exclaimed. -, my club?' pretty good in all that rain," she said. son athletic director Roger Prayer at golf coming out of my ears. i-\Z: Ponikiewski was the first woman "I asked them to call the clubhouse She. followed with a 92 and then a 93 (734)523-9417. "So I said, 'I've got t"o try it out, se^if from Michigan to win the 35th Mid and have them call my mom and ask "in beautiful weather"* to win by so I like it or not:' Now it's coming ouCqf west Deaf Ladies Golf Association tour her to find somebody and have them many strokes she couldn't remember Schpolcraftlibop camp nament, which will be held next ship me out another 6-iron." the margin. Please see INSPIRATION, C4 Schoolcraft College men's basket- --^tiall coach Carlos^ Briggs encourages Observerjand-area players to partici Livonia fitness representatives pate in a camp:from 9?a.m. to 1:p.m., AfnnHny through ThirrsdaV, Aug- 16" 19 at the school's gym. The" camp will emphasize skill drills and team play for grades 8-12. . The cost is $100. Registration is at 8 a.m. Monday. For more information, call (734) 462-4400, Ext; 5254. Glenn basketball tryouts Westland.John Glenn varsity girls basketball: coach Joel *Lloyd announced that tryouts will begin at noon Monday, Aug. 16 at the school's gym; :' ' •;'./' Run like the Wind lOK The.first-ever Run Like the Wind 10-kitonieter race will start at 9:30 ?..ni. Saturdny, Sent 4 «t Nankin Mills.Picnic Area in Hines Park (located on Hines Drive just east of Am} Arbor Trail). - The pre-rcgistration fee (received by Aug. 25) is $15 (includes T-shirt). Late registration is $18, Fees (with-.' out T-ahiit) are $6 (prc-vegistration) and $8 (late). Trophies will be awarded to age- group winners, along with the top ''.'; . ', STAFFnwroBtBRYANMmm 11. male and female (open and masters). Medals will go to the second- and Finest In city: Six of Livonia's seven winners in this year's Detroit Metropolitan Youth Fitness Meet show-off their athletic style at third-place fmishcrs. Ford Field. Pictured from left are Heidi JIaller{second place, standing'long jump), Matthew Bcssesen(second place, chinning), Proceeds will go to the Michigan fan Riley (third place, agility course), Amy Bodnar (third place,;running broad jump), Kric BaumgardiHer (first place, standing Running Foundatioii, a non-profit long jump), and Andrew Weaver (third place, standing'longjump).Not'pictured is Kate Howe, who,won a first place in chi?ining> organization dedicated to.promoting' 77ie seven Livonia winners were among about 3,500 cliildren, ages 7-14, from 38 area communities who competedin the 42nd youth running in Michigan. • annual meet July 22 at Metro Beach Met roparti They, ana} nearly 30 other's fromLivoniaqualified for the regional meet during a For ittore information, call Chuck Block at (248) 478-3596. tAvoniamcetJuly7at.R()tary^^ / ; . •iX.:Z.JlZI.^ -'-- 1 • • '-.:" ^^u^^t^^L^^^^tfuMflftrtflftfttfrtlftftftftfti^^ C?(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 ~#- SANDLOT BASEBALL ROUNDUP Area Rams 6th Concealedfinishes 5-3 -under region |Phe Michigan Lake Area Rams placed sixth at runs with four RBI. Dedeluk scored twice while the National Arnateur Baseball Federation So hitting a single, double and a home run. under regional in Baltimore, Md. Peter Varon contributed three runs and two RBI {The Rams finished with a 2-2 record in the II- while going 3-for-3. Joel Halliday (Redford Union) * te]im double-elimination tournament and were was 2-for-3, scoring three runs. eliminated, .9-7., by the Bethesda (Md.) Big Train Lance Siegwald went 1-for-l with two RBI before 12-and-underteam winds up 71-16overall on Saturday. suffering a pulled hamstring. Chet Rees (Westland Concealed Security's 12- got great pitching like we Concealed U, Kama* Ctty 3, The Rams overcame injuries to beat the John Glenn) was 1-4 with a homer. Sunday, Augf. 1: Concealed Lduisville: Diamonds 21-14 in a game on Friday. Popham, a pickup from Livonia Decision Consul under travel baseball team, had hoped we would and Rowland TVy as they might, they couldn't overcome them on a 5-3 record at the Continental, came through ns a plus." - played its way into the double- tants Inc., was moved to shortstop in place of Sieg elimination round with an Saturday: ' wald. Popham was picked up from DCI for his Amateur Baseball Association Following is a recap of each 1 Woria Seffes IrTOmalrarNeb., game, from the start: impressive win behind the com .. The rams finished the year with a 22r2Q record. pitching but became an important contributor in bined pitching of Karchefske lit was' about what we expected," Berryman the field. j finishing among the final ROUND ROBIN PLAY eight. < San Diego 4, Concealed 2, and Shay. said. "Our goal was. to finish first or second (in the Rickey Green, normaljy a leftfielder^ was moved Karchefske allowed one run Collegiate Division of the'Adray Metro Baseball to second base in place of Don Watchkowski, Concealed was trying for two Thursday, July 29: Chris fousin consecutive World Series title, (Canton) pitched a gem, strik on three hits,, striking out four Association) and go to post-season play, and we did another pick-up from DCI who turned an ankle in three .innings. Shay "pitched that. This was by far one of the guttier groups winning the National Amateur ing out 12 and throwing a four- earlier in the tournament two innings -of scoreless relief we've taken. It was quite an effort considering the Jerry Stevens was the losing pitcher in .the Baseball Federation crown last hitter, but Concealed stranded injuries we had." month. 11 runners and couldn't muster and also' went 3-for-4. Rowland Rams' final game,> 9-7 loss to the Big Train of was 2-for-3 and Szpryka high- The Rams' afternoon game on Friday against Bethesda. Concealed lost its first game; —more runs than San Diego, 4-2, toth e defending CABA 11-- Concealed outhit_$an Diego " lighted a nine-run-first inning Louisville lasted into the evening; making them The Bethesda team is nicknamed Big Train with a three-run triple. under champion San Diego 10-4, ted by Shay, Jeff Richard miss a Baltimore Orioles' game, but the seven-run because that's where baseball hall of famer Walter DOUBLE ELIMINATION before winning its next four, and Scott Szpryka with two hits win was satisfying, nonetheless. Johnson is from and that was his nickname. Concealed 3* Cleveland 2, games and taking second place each. Y\\e scored a touchdown in the late stages and Stevens has primarily been a closer for the Rams Tuesday, Aug. 3: Drieselman in its division in round-robin Concealed 10, Iowa 0, Satur kept them out of the red zone," Berryman quipped but he pitched 7\ innings in a courageous effort. earned his second pitching vic play. day, July 31: Rowland threw a about the 21-run outburst. "One of the dads came Siegwald, unable to field or hit because of the ham tory of the tournament, throw-, That put Concealed in the two-hitter and struck out 15, upWith 24 tickets (to the Orioles' game) and we string, could pitch and got the final out for the ing an eight-hitter with no walks double-elimination action not once allowing the count to couldn't do anything with them. How did we know Rams. where it finished with a 1-2 and two strikeouts. Rowland •it-we were going to be getting in a slugfest? We ate "Siegwald couldn't bend over to field a ball or reach three balls." earned the save. ^record. /The results left Con Shay had two hits and Mark the tickets." . run to bat but was able to come in and get the final cealed with a 71-16 final record Concealed broke a 1-1 tie Phil Kommer, who lasted 5% innings as a starter, Out, and it was also a veVy gutty effort by Jeremy," Pirronelio {Livonia} was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs in the sev under coach Lou Pirronelio, with two RBI. earned the pitching victory. He received relief help Berryman said. who was proud of the effort. enth. from Chris Norton, Tom Gallus and Shawn Morri Rush finished 2-4 with three RBI and Varon was Ryan Shay (Garden City) Concealed 3, Mexico 2, Sat Richard started things with a son. . 3-3 with three runs scored. Rees and Popham each batted a team-high .467 and urday, July 31: Concealed single. He advanced to third and Ben Rush, Nick Dedeluk (Redford Thurston) and collected two hits in four at-bats and Dave also had some solid starts on scored a run in the bottom of came home on Hagedon's sacri Mike Patterson each finished 3-for-5. Rush scored Kwiatkowski (Plymouth Canton) was 1-2, scoring the mound. Pickup Brian Row the seventh to break a 2-2 tie fice fly. Rowland; who walked, four runs and had an RBI. Patterson scored three twice. land pitched solidly and also and win. Cunie home on a suicide batted .462. Alan Hagedon Karchefske led off with a walk squeeze bunt by Pirronelio. (Westland) had a .375 average and runners were on first and Miami, Fla., 7, Concealed 4, second after Hagedon legged Endorsed By and pickup Steve Karchefske Tuesday, Aug. 3: Concealed led HEAlil\q, & JOE GAONON batted .350...... /... out a bunt. Pirronelio laid down 4-1 before Miami rallied with six "The Appliance \ : Concealed enjoyed a 4.-1 a sacrifice bunt and the throw unanswered runs, Rusinwas the Doctor" record in round^rpbin play and to: third Was wild, allowing the hard-luck losing pitcher, lasting CooliiNq INC on WJR Radio wpn its first game ih the dou winning run to spore with no v through 4 2/3 Innings. : \ outs, v .u;-;'':^',- • ,•;••'. •,':'. Errors ThMrtConcealed's ble-el imination rqundi 11 had 7 SALES •SERVICE MICH CON FINANCING AVAILABLE the lead through the middle ;EriQ Drleselrhan (Garden City) • cause, Szpryka led Concealed INSTALLATION •REPAIR ,0.--/.: : THE LAUREL MANOR, LIVONIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29; 199911 a.m 7 p.m. A <3"R EAT OPPORTUNITY We've received many positive comments about our first two job Fairs and want you to experience personally how effective they are. If you've participated in the past, you've alreadydiscovered their value to your recruitment program. 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".'•/,••., , aws ^ An excellent opportunity to meet prospective UvrtlMnwt S M>MhArWI*r fcww**-^* «.1W-' ,,-^-^.1.i>.*> A.^,rt-v..-.J^ t- .W/...w*.w^',:*>'V'. i-. *.>is;:\*. ''Hli'iW .4, *.^l[^-k»^,.jl-l'*B*«-»-#*- A. ,. 1-•" The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 (IW)C* Marathon cut UD-Mercy coach Murray going to 2000 U.S. Olympic qualifier BYDANO'MEARA place. There will be a hundred on that course, A group of us STAFF WRITKR.. ([email protected] RUNNING guys in it, and that will, tell you train on the hills when we want where you rank." to do a specific hill run, Actually, Guy Murray has been running Murray has never run the we found it might be a little too races for nearly three decades, 13 were foreign runners. hard for training. "I very happy with that time, Boston Marathon, but he "defi and he's been a competitive run nitely would like to while I'm "That course is pretty tough, ner during most of that time. because I've been chasing it for a still fairly competitive. The long time in a marathon," Mur especially on a hot day. I've been But the biggest challenge of Olympic Trial race is two weeks fortunate to be up there most ray said. after Boston, so that wouldn't years. (His run) was pretty good, his career is arguably still ahead "The course was very favor for the 32-year-old Farmington work too well." considering the.heat and every able. It was kind of a net down Murray, who won the Heart of thing. I felt better than I thought Hills resident. hill, a straight shot. They drive Murray, who finished second, the Hills race in the mid '90s and I would. I had a pretty good you 25 miles out of town and tell was second several times, used week of training." in the recent Heart of the Hills you to'Hurry back.' race in Bloom field Hills, will par this year's event for workout Murray plans to run the "It was a well-organized race, purposes following the Grand Detroit Free Press Marathon ticipate in the U.S. Olympic Tri and they have great competitive als in the marathon next May. ma's Marathon. later this year and will take a weather (in the high 50s). The "I'm just now getting things break after that before starting "Todd Williams from Monroe is course runs right along Lake planning on running, and he'll back together and training his training for the Olympic Superior, so there was a nice hard," Murray said. "This is a Trial. probably be the favorite," Mur breeze. ray said. "There will be about a hard race. It's always a good, ••"I try to keep the miles "To run a marathon in that hard, training effort. rolling," he said. "That's the key hundred guys in it, and I'd say it weather was such an overriding will be close to the top 100 dis 'It's always hot and just better to marathon running, putting in factor. Doug Kurtis suggested it for training than pointing the miles." tance runners in the U.S." and it turned1 out to be every Murray, who has been the toward it, because it's going to Murray, who averages 80 to thing he said it was." beat you up no matter what,!* 100 miles per week, grew up in head coach for. men's and The Olympic Trials will take women's cross country and track Murray finished the race in Miles and ran cross country and place in Pittsburgh on the same 33:07, beating another 32-year- track for Detroit-Mercy, graduat at the University of Detroit- day as and just prior to the Pitts Mercy the last seven years, qual old, Jeff Merkowitz of Ann ing in 1989. He became a U-D burgh Marathon. Arbor, by eight seconds. Ann assistant coach in 1991. ified for the Olympic Trials in Murray maintains a realistic June based on his finish in the Arbor's Todd Snyder, 22, won . "My father was a track coach, approach to the likelihood of the race in 32:19. ' so I gr«w up around the sport, Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, making the U.S. Olympic team, Minn. "Todd is a cross country All- and I can't seem to get rid of it," however. Only the top three will America from (the University of> he said. "Or, it can't get rid of Murray ran his best-ever time make it. me. BtUK-OEN for a full marathon at two hours, Michigan and is in pretty good "It's kind of a longshot," he shape," Murray said. "He had it "I ran my first race in 1973. It 21 minutes and 18 seconds. The said. "I just want to run the best Marathon Guy: University of Detroit Mercy track coach pretty easily. After 3'^ miles he was a fun run in Dowagiac; I Guy Murray is headed to the U.S. Olympic marathon qualifying standard was 2:22.0. I can and see what happens. It's pulled away. He finished 19th overall; the was 6 years old; I got youngest- trials. kind a fun to be in a competition "It's hard to make up ground to-finish." top 20 made the cut, but the first like that and to see where you FOB ^ftftV^a E^o^fB* L WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONS Bt=»M M***; J".*« or NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Rtf Ne w Two DAYS ONLY! The Committee of Ways and Means of the Wayne County Commission will holds a Public Hearing on the operation of the Wayne County Jury Commission, per diem salary of the Jury Commissioners, and diversity of H-i ihe jury pool as follows: FRIDAY & SATURDAY * AUGUST 13TH & 14TH Wednesday, August 18. 1999,9:00 a.m. Commission Hearing Room 402 Wayne County Building I i 600 Randolph, Detroit, Michigan Additional information may bo obtained by contacting the Commission Clerk's Office, 406 Wayne County Building, 600 Randolph, Detroit, MI 48226(313! 224-0903. Pub!i»h. 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Plymouth Unit • Experienced players are Medals will be given to the top •call Lou Jamnick at (734)'595- The 50th Anniversary Friend The Birmingham Community ed Way at 734-453-6879.Gheck urged to try out for a Livonia three male and female overall J2975. ship Festival RunAV&lk is slated finishers in the 5-K race. Conces House. out the COC Web site at Travel youth competitive base vo For more information about for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Central sions will be available on race In addition to the 10K, there mihometown/ oe/ coc or e-mail ,'i2-and-under, call Bill Hardin at ball team in the Little Caesars City Park in Westland. There day. Checks should be made will be a 5K and a one-mile [email protected] :(734)562-4467. League from 1-3 p.m. (10-and- will be a 5-kilometev run/walk payable to St. Matthew Luther walk. All money raised through SOCCERZONE SIGNUP *'-:• Try outs for the Westland under) and 3-5 p.m. (12-year- starting at 5 p.m. The one-mile an an\l mailed to Jess Shough, this event benefits the training SoccerZone is accepting walk- ^Federation Wildcats, a 12-and- olds) Sunday, Aug. 22 and 29 at run/walk is set for 3 p.m. 35680 Fernwood, Westland, MI, of leader dogs and 'their future in and mail-in registrations for Minder Little Caesars travel base ,Livonia's Bicentennial Park The events are sponsored by 48186, life partners..For information, its first sessions of indoor soccer ball team, will be at 2 p.m. Sat '(field No, 8). St. Matthew Lutheran Church. call Total Runner at (248) 354- For more information, call Jess and inline hockey starting urday, Aug. 21 at Rotary Park in For more information, call Bill Cost to participate in either is 1.177; or Carolyn Shough at (734) 729- Wednesday, Aug. 25. vWestland. Leins at (734) 261-4712 (10-and- $10, which includes a T-shirt 4720, or St. Matthew Lutheran GOLDEN FOX CLASSIC Soccer registration continues Church and school at (734) 425-. The Golden Fox Classic will be through Oct. 13. The session 0261 or (734) 425-0260. ; played Wednesday, Sept. 1, at begins Oct. 21 and runs through EXTERIOR RACE BENEFITS BUND Fox Hills Country Club in Ply Dec. 17/The team fee is $750; Race applications are now mouth. the fee for individuals in need of DESIGN % available for the 22nd Annual There will be a continental a team is $70. 4 .t .1. ^ V* i*z breakfast, 9:30 a.m. shotgun Birmingham Lions 10,000-Meter Hockey registration continues' •K^MMM start, lunch, silent auction, din mmm*mmi*m Run for the Blind. The race, through Sept. 26. The session scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19, ner and other attractions includ begins Oct. 10 and runs through in downtown Birmingham, will ing a special appearance by for Dec. 11. the team fee. is $795 for Do It Your$elf and Save start at 9 a.m. at the corner of mer Detroit Red Wing. Mickey youths and $825 for adults. Merrill 'and. Pierce. Redmond. For individuals the fee is $75 VINYVIIITLLi SIDINOIM G The current entry fee is $15 •There''is a'limit of 144 golfers. for players who have played at and includes a race T-shirt, The cost is $150 for a single 95 awards, and beverages and food golfer and $50 for a person who SoccerZone previously-and $90 for those who have not. persq after the race. Registration is wants to attend the dinner only. $16 after Sept. 11 and $20 on. The event is co-sponsored by For more information call Soc race day. Prior to Sept; 18, run Plymouth United Way of Michi cerZone at (248) 374-0500. Soc mM Aluminum . 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Applied AutofhatkwTechnol.ogies—•• v-.-iwv/w,cappS',e iirr;ii>itfi—I^T Innovative program designed for golf There has never been BY DAN O'MEARA things, that you have to work at. SFAFF WHITER [email protected] You have to stay positive. I have a feeling the majority of us'don't a better time So you'd like to improve your push the envelope. You have to golf game. What golfer wouldn't? want it." to jump start Ron Austin believes he has Developing Golf Chi has virtu developed a program to help you ally become full-time work for do just that. Austin, who works part-time at a your career. Register now throunh August .^ \ for any Austin's brainchild is called hardware store. of cHir hands-on Jnfornwtion T(< liitnlix^v Golf Chi, which combines the He has been working on the CLISM^, artd ftxcivt a $2^0 tuition ancient art of Tai Chi with the program for two years while.tak' brf^iK Rctjistcjr lor two or rixx*: ti game of golf to produce a better ing classes at Oakland Commu aiKi receive fr500 off your tDtaf fv my wife, because it takes a lot of J Austin has never been more ' lflu. f» (hi ;w>* .*.'— - • - -.--,.-1- . than a recreational golfer, but time." he's certainly no stranger to Austin, who in.his own words physical-fitness training and Was not inclined toward formal tiOtolliatqiM lair-mjIr'Mjf avant-garde techniques. education when he was younger, His scrapbook is filled with is largely self-taught and said (248) 945-0209 newspaper and magazine stories he's had a re-awakening in ti/A^^ At- U/**/***""'- and photos about his various recent years and a greater desire athletic endeavors. for advanced learning. The former irbnman triathlete. That complements his vast military serviceman and YMCA experience iji the physical fitness director is best known for aspects of fitness and has helped Local Kids creating the innovative concept STAFF PHOTO m SHAPOS UMim in developing Golf Chi from an Will Have A of Retro Training (running back Creator: Ron Austin has seen great improvement in his academic standpoint. ward). own golf game since using the methods of Golf Chi. "I .have a hunger for a new As with Golf Chi. that was the vocabulary," he said. "I read, GREAT SUMMER... product of necessity. Austin read, read! Instead of watching efficient golf swing. helped the rhythm of my swing life go by, I've come alive. Now I y started retro training to main "When you hit the ball, every and my concentration. I shot a Thanks to your Donations! tain cardiovascular fitness after have a hunger to learn. I'm con thing you have is put into the couple strokes lower on average." Please donate your motorized vehicle directly to the Society suffering a hamstring injury. suming books on the techniques shot," Austin said. "You've seen Besides improving mental of golf. of ST. VinCEFif Df.PAUL. We help 1,000 s of people through "I could run a mile backward martial arts guys break bricks? focus, Golf Chi also will help job placement, food depots and children's camps. We are in seven minutes." he said. uI'm "It's been an ongoing process, It's the same thing. You put that with the emotional and often^ one of the only charitable organizations that seek a bit of a mayerick when it talking with people who know energy into your golf swing." times frustrating aspects of play automobiles to support their own programs. This allows comes to human locomotion." more than me in these fields and Austin said he has seen vast ing golf, according to Austin. more proceeds to go to the needy. Tendinitis in his elbows due to putting together the program." improvement in his own golf "If you get on the course and Austin doesn't have a video of weight training started Austin game by employing his own pro start overthinking, that can be thinking about how he could oth his program available yet since gram. disastrous," he said. "The think he's still in the process of per erwise stay in shape the year "I've been golfing on and off for ing process and the program are round for golf. fecting it. he said. a lot of years and was considered done before you get to the "I said I wouldn't produce any "Now. this is my new passion." a hack,"' he said. "I'm no longer a course. The mental side of the Society of Austin said. "I've always been thing until it's exactly perfect hack. I'm finding 1 have more game of golf is still being opened ed." Austin said. "That sounds involved in fitness; now I'm into talent than I ever did for the up. St. Vincent the mental aspects. old-fashioned, but if I put some game of golf. "It's helps maintain an even thing out there with my name on "This happens to be my cup of de Paul "My club speed was 90 miles keel on the course. It keeps you it I want to make sure it works. tee, working the creativity with per hour. Now it's 120 and climb focused, so your emotions don't I'm not going to sell junk." fitness. Working with golf seems • Donation Is Tax Deductible . ing, and Tin in the fairway run off with you, which can be Austin is available to personal to put it all together." • Any Condition Accepted straight and 300 yards. The skill devastating in the game of golf. ly teach the program to groups, Golf Chi is for anyone who level is climbing out the roof. It teaches you to get back on the however. He plans to do that •Free Towing ••''• wants to be a better golfer and is "I'm no Tiger Woods and horse." (twice a week for 45 minutes per i 1-(313)972-3100 willing to put the time and effort nobody trained me, but I've Austin emphasizes partici session) this fall through the into the program, according to 1-(800) 309-AUTO (2886) unlocked something between the pants will get out what they put Daimler-Chrysler Wellness Cen Austin. For Furniture and Appliance Donations Call 1-(877) ST VINCTIVT ears." in to it, and the program won't ter. "There are no age limits on Some members of the Redfbrd magically transform a non-golfer Eventually, he hopes to sell his this," he said. "It's for anyone Catholic Central High School into a great player. program to members of the PGA looking for. a straighter ball. If golf team used the Golf Chi pro "It's a program that optimizes; and LPGA. His fee is $80 for you want to be longer off the tee gram last spring. it doesn't change (your gamei," eight weeks. .If you'd like to have and have a softer feeling on the "It was interesting; it was dif. he said. "It takes what you have Austin teach his program, to your green', this is for you. This pro ferent," CC sophomore Matt Fix and takes it to a higher level. group, vou can call him at (248^ gram will benefit you if you're of Dearborn Heights said. "It "It's a discipline, like all 626-7774.' open-minded." Golf Chi incorporates balance, proper breathing, rhythm and coordination for the purpose of teaching golfers how to release stored muscle energy that will lead to longer, straighter tee CUT shots. The program consists of non weight bearing exercises We took a chain saw to designed to help participants our home equity rates. increase strength and. flexibility that will translate into a more No closing costs • No application fee Rabies Vaccines No title cost •No-points For Dogs & Cats. 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And, as Wisniewski spent more time on ice than with burgh Penguins). Other coun American Hockey League as an since I was little," he said. "To Michigan to the largest cities of noted, "If'you can skate, you can his almost-one-year-old sister, tries represented on his team under-age player. He's hoping win that Stanley Cup ring." Europe. always learn to hit." Brianna. were Sweden, Belorussia, Japan, And hitting was not empha That's what can happen when Romania, Scotland, Finland, sized. "I., was'getting penalties you're one of the nation's best Russia, Denmark, Germany, for just hitting guys," Wisniews hockey players. Particularly if REDEFINING RETIREMENT LIVING ki said. Which was a costly mis Czech Republic, South Africa, your game plan is to stay that take, he noted. "Every penalty Mexico, Bulgaria, Slovakia and way. was a penalty shot." - . . Switzerland. Wisniewski had one week off That explains, at least in part, Compared to the style he's to spend at his home in Canton the reason for the scores,his used to playing; Wisniewski — between two major tournaments Team Yellow ran up: 13-4, 15-5, who stands 5-10 1/2 and weighs From July 18-25. he was part of 6-5, 7-2 and 4-0. All were wins, nearly 180 — suddenly felt like a Team Michigan, which competed giving the Yellows the gold hitter, a fighter. But he did learn at the 12-team USA Hockey medal. what he had to do better. Select. 15 Festival at the Ice • As .for Wisniewski, well, he did "I have to play the puck more Cube in Ann Arbor. his part, scoring three goals and and separate the player from the As such, Wisniewski roomed in assisting on eight others. And he puck only when I have to," he Redefining Retirement Living the dorms at trie University of learned a lot, both athletically noted. "I want to increase my Michigan with the best under-15 and culturally. speed and work on the skating year-old players in the country. "It was my first time over part of my game. Speed and Team Michigan, one of four seas," he said. "You get to see quickness — that's my main con states with its own team (the who you're competing against. cern." Your Choice for today... i c • , rest were regional), made it to And I was surprised how many As for international players to r.w„^„.^™'_„Luxurious apartments ^fo r activ;..e„ ... and tor tomorrow! the finals before losing to the of those guys can speak English. watch, or stars of the future (the Independent seniors Gracious congregate"& assisted living Team Pacific (from California, There were guys who could next Sergei Fedefov?), Wisniews for older adults who need assistance with Alaska, Hawaii, Washington and speak three or four languages." ki said, "The players that sur personal care. Oregon>squad. Each day in his week-long tripr prised me were from Finland. That's when he had that week i. \ !>"'«' included a practice and a game, They impressed me a lot, they V1 , -1» at home before leaving for meetings and some other sports had a lot of speed." Nymburk in the Czech Republic activity. His team was coached And, at the other end of the for the International Ice Hockey by Jiri Lata! of the C?ech Repub spectrum: "The biggest disap sfH,""- (734) 844-3060 • Canton, Michigan Federation Development Camp, lic, a national team player who pointment to me was the Rus Wisniewski, a defenseman, was also played for the Philadelphia sians. I just don't see the resem SINGH-A tradition of excellence one of six players from the Unit Flyers from 1990-92. blance (to former Russian stars) Waltonwood Services L.L.C. ed States to participate in this Wisniewski,.who started skat anymore." full-funded program for under-16 ing when he was five and play Come fall, Wisniewski — a year-olds; 50 countries were rep &:»<•• resented, with 102 players divid :j-";?^a£i,bafAi»;^.,' ed into six teams. "For a month and a half," Wis niewski said, "I haven't really 5**c? been home." He has been getting an educa tion, however. And his trip to the Czech Republic certainly sup plied one. Our lowest' UI was dumbstruck," he said of RCLflX the international style of play. "The hockey over there is 10 times'more difficult than in North America. Its not as physi cal. There's more skill, more prices ever: skating." 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Free admission for children under age 5. Call (248) 738- 2500 for more information. BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOJA STAFF WRITKR Barry Manilow performs 8 [email protected] p.m. at Pine Knob Music The atre, 1-75 and Sashabaw When Judy Share-Vine saw #n opportunity to present Shakespeare Road, Independence Town in a way the entire, family could ship. Tickets $50 pavilion, $10 enjoy, she jumped at the chance. lawn. Call (248)377-0100 or As the superintendent for the http://www.palacejiet.com West Bloomfield Parks and Recre ation Commission, Share-Vine was instrumental in bringing the Shake- SATURDAY speare-In-The-Park presentation, "A Midsummer Night's Dream,'' to. "Common Drake Spoils Park Sunday. William Shakespeare's classic comedy touch Man, Mythic es on themes of unrequited love and Vision: The mistaken identies. She said she's Paintings of sure it will be "interesting to people Ben Shahn" of all ages." are on exhib "This is the very first year we've tried anything like this," said Share- it at the Vine. "We have — . . ««,_._ Detroit Insti done outdoor • Judy Share- tute of Arts, summer concerts, Vine W8S 5200 Wood but this is our instrumental ward Ave., first time with a [n bringing Detroit. Call co medic per for- *h ChaUft. BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA made her crowd a little more diverse mance. We think ™* 5»naKe* (313) 833- STAFF WRITER and, it seems, you have seen more 7900 for [email protected] it'il be a great speare-ln-Tne- men in the crowd each year." opportunity for Park presen more infor Jennifer Knapp. a Christian rock M udging by the ce ry body to tation, A mation. songstress and Kansas native, is one soft, melodic tone experience tins Mldsummer of Sinead Lohan's performer who will be new to the fes kind of theater. voice over the tele tival this year. Just back from a mis The perfor- Night S phone, she's completely sion trip to the Dominican Republic mance w ill be Dream," to : SUNDAY where she helped build a hospital. at peace. There was no presented by Drake Sports hint of urgency or anxiety, Knapp said she was ready to hit the stage at Lilith Fair. She got involved Repercussion Park Sunday. even though the Irish singer- 1 heater, an out- songwriter was just days away with the festival by showing an inter est in performing on the tour. door touring the- ——————— from embarking on a trip to thft. ater group from Montreal, Canada. states to join Lilith Fair. "It was just one of those quirky things," said Knapp who will be per "It is for people of all ages and Lohan is just one of 18 artists varying tastes," said Share-Vine. performing at Pine Knob Music The forming on the Second Stage at 6 p.m., after Lohaii. "It's an honor-to be "There's a kind of shadow that falls atre during Lilith Fair Saturday-Sun over classic theater like this show. day, Aug. 14-15. Lohan, who plays 4:50 playing on the same stage with the women that inspired me musically." Some people think 'it's not for me:' p.m. on Saturday, is no stranger to the This approach is really, going to Those performers include Sarah tour. She joined in on the acoustic reach out and give a hand to people ARISTA RECORDS McLachlan, Natalie Merchant and stage for a few dates last summer. who love it, and people who are will Indigo Girls. Knapp also admitted "I'm really glad I'll have my band ing to try it." WHAT: Lilith Fair 1999, A Celebration of she's never had the opportunity to with me," said Lohan during a tele She.said she would love to set- Women in Music attend Lilith Fair, but this year she'll phone interview from her home in Shakes pea re-In-The-Park become WHERE: Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 be a part of it. Cork County, Ireland on Aug. 2. "It an annual event, but the depart and Sashabaw Road, independence Town "The biggest challenge will be com should be good." ment will take it one step at a time. ship municating who I am as an individ Though the slot on this summer's This year, volunteers are assisting WHEN: Doors open 3 p.m.' Saturday-Sun ual, and my connection to God," said Lilith Fair marks Lohan's fourth U.S. with setting up the show and taking day, Aug. .14-15^ Music orUhe Main Stage Knapp of her role oh the tour. "The tour, this engagement will prove dif tickets. SRO Productions presents -begins at 4:30 p.rn. each day ;.. ' ' music really stands for itself," • ferent from past travels across the TICKETS: Still available for both 'shows Sue Sobeck, assistant to the town "Belles," featuring Tamara country. A new mother, Lohan will.be She said she's honored to be part of ship supervisor, is one such volun :Gries,2 p.m. at "The Burgh" $7.9 and $54 pavilion; $34 lawn. Call the festival. accompanied by her 4-month-old son Ticketmaster (248) 645-6666 or {248} teer. As a member of the Friends of on the northeast corner of Zack. She was just beginning to pack 377-0100.. Accommodating fans the Parks and Recreation Commis up and prepare when we talked. sion, Sobeck said she is happy to Civic Center Drive and Berg See schedule inside To accommodate fans of Knapp, and Road, Southfield. Tickets $8, ..Preparations at'Pine Knob are also help out with the event. She appreci running smoothly, according to staff. the rest of.the Lilith Fair performers, ates seeing Shakespearean produc $7 seniors/children, call (248) Jeff Corey, spokesman for the venue she said of her music. Once she found space is a major consideration every tions, 827-070L said this is the third summer Pine out the tour is a celebration of women year. The grounds at Pine Knob have "Years.ago I,saw.an outside perfor Knob Music Theatre has hosted Lilith in. music, she said she was more than to support three separate stages. mance in Toronto,".she said. "It was Fair.'.;;.:'--.'' • •• ', • . happy to be a part of it. "We. have hosted a number of differ a glorious thing. At the time they ent festivals, throughout the years scr, "It seems it has always been popu were doing 'Romeo and Juliet out in Well run event as a venue, we are very adaptive to the open." lar from the beginning," said! Corey. what the various types of these "Overall, the festivals we have h^tpd. "It's a we. 11 -rum well orgatmed Sobeck .said the Shakospeare-tn- .event," added Lohan. unmik,''> MOVIES Actress reflects on 'Detroit Rock Editor's note: Lin Shaye stars in "Detroit [ O&E: Movie-goers may instantly recognize Rock City,"a comirig^of-agc film that centers J you as,"Magda"from''There's Something Hot TIK: Revel in old- aroutul four tcehggersAvho einbeirk on a •-. i About Mary." In tins film you play another tnriv)A />«f/7W/yi«»rjnn/ nf VV v>>* •'t** V't'fV'i rvt »* w < vvi vv %-v v - •.wild 'adventure to attend a sold out Kiss '! memorable character What 'lit' yon like the Michigan Renaissance concert in Detroit. The film opens Friday at • 'most about your character. Mrs. Bruce? Festival opening SaUir- metro Detroit niovie theaters. S.cc film ! Shaye: "I think I like most that she tnkes review on Page EG. Stephanie Angelyn I this journey and that she comes through it day in. the Renaissance Casola interviewed Shaye by phone from ... she really has to let go of her son. village of Holly grove off IT her home in Los Angeles, Calif. "I'had a wonderful time. Wo rounded her 75, Grand Blanc exit 106 • out. She had her realization as well. That on Dixie Highway BY STEPHANIE ANOKLYN(,-ASOIA , became my. favorite part of the character...I STAFF WRUKK : love the look of the .character, the wardrobe between Pontidc and [email protected] Flint The fair runs week-, 'i tOO." • OAE: How did vou get involved in "Detroit OftE: Toll me the truth, do you secretly lis- ends through Sunday, Rock City?". . ton to Kiss' music? What do vou think of the Sept. 26. Ccdt (800) 601- Lin Shaye: "I auditioned. I'd heard about hand? 4848 or (248)634-5552 the story and Tin from Detroit. Knowing the Shayo: "Yes, but what happened, I was not for information. ••'•; Kiss song, it piqued my imagination ami'. really a fan of their music. I was a fan of the Ni.w uvFCrvm interest. The one thing I didn't know, Harry ; theatrics. I love the whole Kabnki thing Ixwino and Tim Sullivan (producers of the Rock-solid roots: Sttm Huntington (left) and Li n Shave in film), they wanted mo from the get-go." : "" ' "" -1M iHuicsxoAC WESS^ a scnie from "Delroil Rock City." •i~-.. mm E2** The Observer & EccentricfY\\m?P\Y, AUGUST 12, 1999 Lilith from page El Shakespeare from page El will accommodate them again mer days she spent recording field, is contributing to the pro • Everyone is welcome Lilith Fair Une-up: this summer." shine through in the music. . Sunday, Aug. 15 gram by hosting a cast and crew to attend Shakespeare- (^jtye-cl to change) • On the Main Stage: dinner for theater group mem . Performing on the Second UA lot of tracks are laid back, Saturday, Aug. 14 5:30—6 p.m. Martina McBride bers. In-The-Park. Program Stage, Lohan will play several kind of lazy," she added. • On the Main Stage: 6:35—7:10 p.m. Queen Latifah "We've been very actively goers are encouraged songs from her U.S. debiit, "No 5:30—6 p.m. Liz Phair 7:40—8:25.p.m. Dixie Chicks Mermaid," released last year by Lazy is one word that doesn't involved in quite a few communi to bring lawn chairs or seem to fit her vocabulary these 6:35—7:10 p.m. Queen Latlfah 8:45—9:40 p.m. Sheryl Crow ty affairs," said Artie Ehrlich, Interscope Recortls^ The album is 7:40-8:25 p.m. Dixie Chicks 10—10:55 p.m. Sarah McLach- blankets to sit on. actually Lohan's second effort, a days*. Hailing from County Cork, restaurant general manager. "We Ireland, Lohaii has been per 8:45—9:40 p.m. Sheryl Crow larv think it's very important." follow-up to her 1995 album 10^10:55 p.m. Sarah McLach- * On the Village Stage: "Who Do You Think I Am" which forming for more than 10 years. Ehrlich is expecting 40 people She knew she wanted to be a tan - 3:30—3:50 p.m. Kari New- to attend. A surprise to him, "It's a good plan," he said of was released in Ireland. On "No • On the Village Stage: . house Mermaid" Loha-:* teamed up with singer in a band by the time she Repercussion Theatre offered to. the event.'it offers quality time finished school at age 17. 4:15—4:35 p.m. Innocence Mis 3:55—4:15 p.m. Nelly Furtado perform some vignettes of the with the family." producer Malcolm Burn (known sion 4:15—4:35 p.m. Wild Strawber for' his work with Peter Gabriel Enrolling in a music course, she show during dinner to entertain Everyone is welcome to attend was given the opportunity to 3:30—3:50 p.m. Jarah Jane ries the staff and other diners. It's all Shakespeare-In-The-Park. Pro anti Shawn Colvin) to record 12 3:55—4:15 p.m. Badi Assad' 4:50—5:10 p.m. Morley eirjotidnally-stirring tracks at' showcase her own songs for the part of the family-oriented event. gram goers are encouraged to first time. 4:50—5:10 p.m. Sinead Lohan 5:10—6:30 p.m. Sozzi Ehrlich said Shakespeare-In- bring lawn chairs or blankets to CIpuet Street Studio in New 6—6:30 p.m. Jennifer Knapp 6—6:30 p.m, Susan Tedeschi Orleans. The-Park will attract more fami sit on since the park does not "I got the bug and I kept play lies than individuals. supply them: '. ^1 think he did a great job," she ing," she said. Lohan' named Van Morrison, Tom Waits, Michael can influence her music, she Lohan said: said. "He's, someone I wanted to said. work with." After mixing Bum's Jackson, and even that other Like the other acts at this signature sound with her songs, Sinead — O'Connor that is — as "I suppose everything you lis year's event, Lohan's songs are Lohafi said she's happy with the some of her favorite musicians, ten to gets into your head, what sure to linger in the minds of READER FEEDBACK end result. She said the hot sum But she feels so many sounds ever was popular at the time," this year's Lilith Fair attendees. BY KEELY WYGONIK impressed by the interior, 1 was STAFF WRITER not impressed by their food." he wrote. "At approximately eleven Actress from page El kwygon [email protected] o'clock 1 decided to go have some breakfast after.winning at sluts. Your opinion is important to To be blunt, the food was terri they do, that primordial blood movie was shot in Toronto? us. We want to hear from you. ble. The eggs were caked up with DonMcLean thing that you don't really know1 Shayc: 'T thought the whole Here is what readers had to added water. The sau.sages and what to do with, I didn't really thing was in Michigan. (Filming ham were dry'dire to the over w/ Jim Messina say about the new MGM Grand listen to the music until this in Toronto proved to be a cheaper head heat lights, which were Detroit Casino. Sat., Aug. 21 • 8 PM movie. I've really gotten into the alternative, so it was mostly shot used to keep the food warm. All music. It's still got a beat to it. in Cleveland and Tpronto) They Sara Tolbert of Southfield of the food was cold. After paying It's got a form. It's not total did the exteriors in Detroit. We thought it was — "super, fantas over $15, 1 was very upset. Also, chaos. did see Cobo. Hall and the Fox tic!" •I'went to get a'bagel, only to "Gene Simmons is just th&. Theatre. There were various "The buffet was better than decide against it finding the best. All four of the guys are landmarks. any other buffet I have gone to bagel hard as a brick..Needless wonderful, giving and kind." "I feel (the movie) is represen in the area," she wrote. "The to say, I ended up eating for O&E: Tell me about living in tative of the Midwest in the 70s. casino gives you the opportunity breakfast, black-eyed peas, the Detroit area? . Ohio and Detroit had the same to have somewhere to go after greens, macaroni and cheese. Shayc: "I was borii on Fairfield feel. It's too bad, I thought it was midnight. Living in the Detroit . and pork chops." Road, between Six and Seven going to be. I don't sec my dad all area most people complain there Except for the food. Ware Mile roads. I lived there until I that often. It would've been fun." is nothing to do after 11 p.m. went to college. (Having recently O&E: Is there anything you wrote, "for the most part, the visited the house, she recalled would like to add? Theonly disappointment is the casino did meet my expecta fond memories) I dream about Shaye: "I enjoyed working with fact that the ATM machine has a tions," . that house all the time. (Visiting) the director, Adam Rifkin. I hope $100 minimum. I am not a big Tell us what you think about it was the biggest blurring of people will see into it — aside gambler and there was no way I "Detroit Hock City" opening Fri reality and dream I've ever had. from the fact that it's an incredi would have taken $100 out at day at metro Detroit movie the The smells were still the same. bly entertaining piece of film the casino. I would prefer incre aters. You can fax your- comments "My dad stilllives in Farming- making — il hope) that people ments of $20, and if I wanted to to me at the Observer <£ Eccentric SS&^SL ton Hills, He's a painter. Max will take away from it a kind of a take $100 or less I would. Sever Newspapers; <73-1) 591-7279 or r- Shave. He's wonderful. I have sweetness. When that al people in the line for the ATM m a i I PETER, PAUI & MARy very, very loving feelings of. liv actor...opens his hand (to collect machine stepped out for this kwygonihdlDe.homeeomm.ne.t ing in Detroit." their concert tickets) at the door, same reason." FRL, Aiq. 27 • 8 PM Send comments to Keely Uy^'o- it really makes me cry. We all O&E: Having a personal con Garey L. Ware of Livonia —v nik. Observer & Eccentric Newa- nection to Detroit, do you feel it want that hand to open, for us ON SALE NOW AT THE PALACE BOX OFFICE got his first experience of the papers, 36251 Schoolcraft. Lno- was correctly represented in the all to be able to go forward." AND ALL -£J5?2*^~ MGM Grand Detroit Casino on nia, MI 18150. film, even though much of the Monday, Aug. 2. 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Call'• .(313) for not to laugh. information He's calling from a telephone No Knife will perform 8 p.m. in a noisy cafe hallway some where in Austin Texas, but some one else has caught his atten COMMON MAN. MYTHIC VISION tion. The Paintings of ftcn Shahn There's 'this kid — wearing all camouflage — standing right in JULY 2S- OCTOBER 3 I front of me, yo-yoing,'-' said Wil son, vocalist for the San Diego- based quartet No Knife. "He's like 'check me out, I'm around the world.'" For a band whose name was derived from a line the 1978 film, "The Deer Hunter," which J^l depicted the Vietnam War, the camouflage kid was all too appropriate distraction. While ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^FI • ^ * ^^^BflH Wilson neglected to elaborate on ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B ' - T"r-"S^^^^^^^'B the exact line in the scrijk which spawned the moniker, he said ^Wdfl they were striving for a name ^^HH^^B'^^^^Hv that wouldn't conjure up pic ^^^^HH^^VJ -^Ji^^^^^^HM- tures in people's mind's. No Knife's music alone would do that. The band is touring the coun LISA JOHNSON ^^^B|^l^P^^^Htal.' try in support of their third Cutting edge: No Knife (left to right) is Brian Desjean, Ryan Ferguson, Mitch Wilson ' .^^^1 album, "Fire in the City of Automatons," released on May and Chris Prescott. The band, hailing from San Diego, will perform at the Magic 18. Stick in Detroit on Thursday, Aug. 19. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^V^/ l^^^^^^^H ,.',.^> . ,'• ,-- '^^^^^^W^^^.'/,i ^'"'•--^^^^^^^HH^PI- Playing music was something i- : /-i^-I Wilson always knew he wanted bookshep Httrr* Cc^Jci. H>\ Oct t-or>ki. 19». to do. He joined his first band at more collaborative effort." com and record a new set of material. Wilson said the lyrics to The D«tro e^kifcL/iati^ \ etye-fierce LJ cfoje i -#v< r-.ym S. /I*:*' VV'O -v ::^i- •.-,,,,• A^OO °' '>^ >••?< tc-1 ^:[)[}. -av,.,- ,H(I Thrill seekers! 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PRODUCTIONS "JAZZ ON THE RIVER" the Capitol Repertory Players, 8 Auditions for male and females Featuring Gordon Camp Group (2 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Aug. 13-. for music a I/comedy gospel stage .p.m.), Jango (3:30 p.m.), Tim •14. 20-21 and 27-28, and 2 p.m. play, no past experience neces Bowman (5 p.m,),.Eric : Sundays, Aug. 15, 22 and 29, at sary but a plus, training will be Marienthal (6:30 p.m.), and Bob the theater, 121 University Ave. provided. (313) 865-2375 James (8 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 7;. W., Windsor. $18, $16 EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE and Paul Ventimiglia (2 p.m.), seniors/students (AA section)-, Intensive master classes in Norma Jean Bell (3:30 p.m.). $15, $13 seniors/students (A advanced ballet and pointe with Brian Hughes (5 p.m.), Alexander section). (519) 253-7729 lacob Lascy 10 a.m. to noon Zonjic and Friends (6:30 p.m.), GEM AND CENTURY THEATRES Monday-Friday, Aug. 16-20, at Ramsey Lewis (8 p.m.) Sunday. "Forbidden Hollywood," the . the EDE Center for Dance, 1541 Aug. 8, Elizabeth Park, Trenton smash.hit musical'spoof of the Hamlin Road, between Crooks (734) 261-1990 movies continues through Dec. and.Livernois, Rochester Hills. SHEILA LANDIS TRIO 31, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and (248)852-5850 Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Agu, 15, Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays- MARQUIS THEATRE at the Brighton Art Fair. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Auditions for boys and. girls ages. MAINSTREAM 6:30 p.m. and .9:30'p.m,. 8-16 for the musical comedy 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. at Saturdays, and 5:30 p.m. "Halloween Soup," 5 p.m. Borders, 1122. S. Rochester Sundays, at the Century Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 28, at the theater, Road, Rochester Hills. Free. 333 Madison Avenge, Detroit. 135 E. Main, Northvillle. For per (248) 652-0558 $24.50-$34.50.'(3l3) 963-9800 formances on weekends begin FRANK MORGAN QUARTET PERFORMANCE NETWORK ning Oct. 8 through Oct. 31. 9:30 p.m.. 11 p.m. and 12:30 RAH/KIVA Productions presents (248) 349-8110 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 13-14, the hilarious "Strange Love and MICHIGAN CLASSIC BALLET at the Bird of Paradise. 207 S. •' Unusual Sex," 8 p.m. Thursday-- StAWPBOTO. The ballet company of Bloomfield Ashley St;, Ann Arbor. $15 for all Saturday, Aug. 12-14, and 2 p.m. Opening weekend: Trumpets herald the start of the Michigan Renaissance Hills holds auditions for the , three sets. (734) 662-8310 Sunday, Aug. 15; "Office Hours" Festival, weekends through Sunday, Sept. 26. Visit the.15'acre Eenaissahce 1999-2000 season at 11 a.m. MARK MOULTRUP TRIO by Mercury Theatre Co. 8 p.m.' village of Holly grove off 175, Grand Blanc exit 106, on Dixie Highway Saturday, Aug. 14. Geiger Classic 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. at Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. between Pohtiacand Flint. Village gates open 10 a.m., close 7 p.m. Admis Ballet Academy. 782 Denison Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Sundays, Aug. 19-29, at the Court, Bloomfield Hills. All classi Birmingham. Free. -21 and older. Performance Network, 408 W. sion at the gate $13.95 adults; $5.95, children ages 5-12; children age four cally trained dancers ages 10 (248) 645^2150 Washington, west of Main St.. and younger admitted free; seniors age 60 and older, with ID, $11.75 at the and older are invited to attend. SHAHIDA NURULLAH TRIO Ann Arbor. $12, $9 gate. Advance adult tickets $12.50, children $5, available at Farmer Jack Dancers are required to bring one 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at students/seniors. (734) 663- stores. Season passes $59.95 adults, $24.95 children ages 5-12, available at teacher recommendation from Edison's,.220 Merrill St.. 0681 the box office or in advance. Call (248) 634-5552 or (800) 601-4848 for their current dance school and a Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. more information. The festival offers entertainment, crafts, food, games and registration fee of $15. (248) (248) 645-2150 COLLEGE rides. This weekend, Legends & Lore — Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 14-15, fea 334-1300 JANET TENAJ TRIO Featuring Sven Anderson, piano HENRY FORD COMMUNITY turedvan InternationalStrongman Competition. SHAKESPEARE-tN-THE-PARK and Kurt Krahnke, bass, 11:30 COLLEGE Volunteers needed for West a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, at "When You Coming Back, Red Bloomfield Parks and Fishbone's Restaurant, 29244 Ryder?," 8 p.m. Thursdays- Recreation's presentation of Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. Saturdays, Aug. 12-14 and 19- at the Grosse Pointe War roll, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Dearborn Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Midsummer Night's Dream. 8:30 (248) 351-2925; and at the 21, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Aug. 15^ Memorial, 15 Lakeshore Dr.. The Community House. 380 S. Thursday, Aug. 12, in Crowley p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, in Drake Shelby Twp. Park Art fair. 2:30 4 and 22. in Adray Auditorium. Grosse Pointe. $5. (313) 822- Bates, and the rooftop of the Park. Free. (313) 943-2360 Sports Park, Drake Road south of p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. (810i MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, 0954 or Chester St. parking garage, FRIDAY NIGHT FUN Maple Road, West Bloomfield. 731-0300 5101 Evergreen Road,~bearborn. http://www.pewabic.com Chester St. and Maple. Heidi Hepler and Michele Ramo, (248)738-2500, TYE-KOWALEWSKI TRIO $8, $6. (313) 317-6594 BIRD HIKE Birmingham. $150 for charity 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at SPIRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, preview to benfit the Children's the corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Looking for new members of all 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at Big ages to rehearse and become Fish, 700 Town Center Dr.. COMMUNITY Maybury State Park, meet at the Charities Coalition. (24S) 433- Main, Plymouth, (jazz) new members of the ladies group Dearborn. (313) 336-6350 THEATER riding stable parking area on 8600 GAZEBO CONCERTS Beck Road, south of Eight Mile, The Couriers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, that sings four-part harmony in RANDY VOUN 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. at ELLIPSIS THEATRE ENSEMBLE Northville. Free with state park FAMILY EVENTS Aug. 18, at Burgh Historical the barbershop tradition, 7-10 "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" by motor vehiclke permit. (248) Park. Civic Center Drive and Berg p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Paul's Copper Canyon Brewery, 27522 Bertolt Aug. 12-29. 8 p.m. 349-8390 BROWNSTOWN SUMMER FESTIVAL Road, east of Telegraph, Presbyterian Church. Five Mile Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 3 p.m. CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL Featuring the Marvelettes and Southfield. (248) 424-9022. (big west of Inkster Road, Livonia. (248) 223-1700 Saturdays-Sundays, gala perfor FESTIVAL Platters, Friday, Aug. 13. and band) (313) 937:2429 URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY mance 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15 Noon to midnight Friday-Sunday. Shangri-Las and The Drifters. UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY BUDSON Saturday, Aug. 14, Thorn Park, (refreshments served at Zanzibar Aug. 13-15 (parade 11 a.m. "IN THE PARK" Auditions for male and female With Dan Kolton. 9 p.m. to 12:30 Telegraph and King roads, Restaurant 5-6:30 p.m.), at the Saturday from Woodward and Alexander Zonjic and the Barbara dancers ages 4-14 (under five- a.m. Thursdays at Forte. 201 S. Brownstown Township. Free. . Trueblood Theatre, Ann Arbor. Mack Ave), international perform Agar Student' Flute Choir, 7:30 feet) for "The Harlem Woodward Ave., Birmingham. (734) 453-9157 or $12, $9. (734) 975-0417 ing artists, ethnic gallery, food, p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, Shain Nutcracker" by Donald Byrd, 11 Free. 21 and older. (248) 594- http://www.wattsupinc.com JACK-IN-THE-BOX PRODUCTIONS . dance, children's activities, Park, Birmingham. a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 (registra 7300 THE WARREN COMMISSION Neil Simon's "Jake's Women," 8 crafts, music, in Hart Plaza, MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE "MUSIC IN THE PARK" tion at 10 a.m.), at 1526 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 and 6 Detroit. (313) 255-2226 FESTIVAL Noorr Wednesday, Aug. 18, Guy Broadway, corner of M-adison and Big Rock Chop and Brew House s p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15 at the DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday- Louis's.Chatauqua Express, in . John R, Detroit. For perfor stone terrace; 245 E. Eton, University of Michigan Quad . Hundreds of street rods rumble Sunday. Aug. 14-15, off 1-75, Kellogg Park, Main Street, mances Wednesday, Nov. 24. Birmingham. Free. All ages. Auditorium, off East University - into Depot Town 6-9 p.m. Grand Blanc exit 106, on Dixie between Penniman and Ann Arbor Friday, Nov. 26 to Sunday. Dec. 5 (248)647-7774 between Hill and Willard, Ann Thursdays through Sept. 9. Cross Hwy., between Pontiac and Flint. Trail, Plymouth. In case of rain, at the Detroit Opera House. Arbor; 8. p,m. Friday-Saturday, Street in Ypsilanti. (734) 483- $13,95 ($12.50 advance), concert will be held in The (734) 615-0122 Aug. 20-21, at the University of 4444 or www.ypsifanti.org $11.75 seniors age 60 and up Gathering next to the Penn U.S. COMEDY ARTS FESTIVAL WORLD MUSIC Michigan-Dearborn's School of with ID, $5.95 ages 5-12 ($5 Open call for comedians to show REDFORD THEATRE Theater. (734) 416-4ART. "AFRICA FETE'99* Management Building, off advance). (800) 601-4848/(248) case their routines later inthe Film "Funny Lady," with guest "MUSIC UNDER THE STARS" With Afro-pop stars Baaba Maal, Evergreen, 'between Ford Road 634-5552 • . day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, organist Jennifer M. Candea, Steve King & the Dittlies.7:30 Oliver Mtukudzi and Kulajan fea and Michigan Ave., and-8.p.m. MR. WIZARD'S WORKSHOP Aug. 17, at Mark Ridley's • ' * 7:30 p.m. organ overture fol p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12; Eric turing Taj Mahaland Malian kora Friday-Saturday. Aug. 27-28, at SCIENCE SHOW Comedy Castle, 269 E. Fourth . lowed by 8 p.m. film Friday, Aug. Johnson and One Flight Up 7:30 player Toumani Diabate. 7 p.m. the Livonia Civic Center Library 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, Street, Royal Oak. Finalists per 20, and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Civic Thursday, Aug. 12, Orchestra Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile, . Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 form at 8 p.m. in concert open to overtures with 2 p.m. and 8'p.»m. Center Park, Farmington Road Hall. 3711 Woodward Ave.,' east of Farmi.ngton. $10, $7 Farmer St., Plymouth. $4, $3 the.public. (248) 542-9900 films; Saturday, Aug. 21, Historic. and Five Mile, Livonia.;(734) Detroit, $15-.$25 (box seats $40) seniors/.students. (734) 797- Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser children. City residents receive 466-2540 : (313) 576-5111 or JACK. ."'••• Road,.Detroit. $2.50. (313) 537- $1 off. (734) 455-6620 JAZZ "SUMMER IN THE CITY" • http://www.detroitsymphony.co OPUS MIME 2560 or "WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS- Ron Coden,6;30 p.m. Friday, . FARUQZ. BEY ' f .m '.•'• •'.;.-' "Shadow Play,° Aug. 13;29, 11 WETLANDS^ '..; . http://theatreorgans.eom/m.i/re Aug. 13, Birminghani City Hall, . The saxophonist performs 7:30 .PAUL CEBAR AND THE p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 7 '-. . The Michigan United dfdrd •'•:•" : Pierce and Martin, west of S. Old p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in deSaile MILWAUKEEANS • ••• p.m. Sundays, gala performance Conservation Club show, 7 p.m. . SUMMER EVENING SERrES Woodward; www.imaginationthe- Auditorium at Cranbrook Art 8p;m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at The. . . 7 p.m..Sunday,.Aug. .15 (refresh- - Wednesday, Aug. 18.;Cohn . Nature Folklore, 7 p.m. Thursday,. atre.com - ..-. Museum. 1221 N. Woodward Ark, 316 S. Main Street, Ann -'./mentsserved at Zanzibar Amphitheatre, adjacent- to the Aug. 12, snrj Bat's'of Michiganr7. WESTLAND CULTURAL SOCIETY : Ave.,-Bloomfield Hills. $10, $8-' Arbor, $13.50. (734) 761-1800 - Restaurant.-5-6:30 p.m.), at the • . Lewis .E. Wint Nature .Center at ."' p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. at . Bob'purari; 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. art museum members/students. ; (world-beat rhythms) •Trueblood Theatre, Ann Arbor. $9. Independence Oaks County Park Maybury Farm Demonstration 15, at the W.estla.nd Library (248) 645-3361 CHERISH THE LADIES (734) 975-0417 on Sashabaw Road, ... Building, in Maybury State Park, Performance Pavilion, behind TASILIMAHBEY 8 p.nr Friday,; Aug. 13, at The SRO PRODUCTIONS Independence Township. $2.50. on Eight Mile, west of Beck Westland Public Library, 6123 , .8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays,- Ark, 316 S, Main Street, Ann "Belles," through Aug. 15, 8p.m, (248} 625-6473/(248) 858 1684 Road, Northville Twp. Free with . Central City Parkway, north of at Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen' Arbor.' $15. (734) 761-1800 (tra • Fridays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. (TTY) or http://www.co.oak- state park motor vehiclke permit. Ford Road, between Wayne Road Cafe, 29244 Northwestern Hwy., ditional Irish music) -Sundays, at the Historic Park land.mi.us (248) 349-8390 and Newburgh. Free. In case of north of 12 Mile, Southfield. DONAL LUNNY'S COOLFIN "The 8urgh," northeast corner of \ SWEET ADELINESREUNION rain, concerts will be held inside (248) 351-2925 (ragtime piano) 8p;m. Tuesday. Aug. 17, at The ; Civic Center Drive and Berg 1 • The Great Lakes Chorus of Sweet JF JR. E is Bailey Recreation Center.' (734) BESS BONNIER Ark^ 316 S. Main Street, Ann Road, Southfield. 48, $7 Adelines International invites SUM 2vi m rt 722-7620/(734)522-3918 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Arbor. $15, (734) 761-1800 . seniors/chitdrerv(248) 827- past members to a 40th annlver O O 1ST CT JE JR. -T S (Dixieland) Aug. 21, "Suite William" CD (innovative Irish music) 0701 ; ' sary and reunion party, 6:30 p.m, release celebration concert at CLOCK CONCERTS GRATITUDE STEEL BAND Friday, Aug. 20, at Gino's. Surf the Kerrytowh Concert House, . Novi Concert Band, 7:30 Friday,, .9 p.m. Saturday. Aug, 14, The DINNER THEATER Banquet Center, 374Q0 East 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. Aug. 13, at the bandshell. . POPS/SWING Deck at Second City, 2301 Jefferson Avenue, Harrison twp, $25, $15, $10. (734) 769-2999 DAVE & BUSTER'S Northville, (248) 349-7640 Woodward Ave.,' Detroit. Cover $25. Great Lakes Chorus was for-.; BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE or [email protected] Mystery Dinner Theater produc CONCERTS ON THE COURT charge. 21 and older, (313) 965- '••' merly called the Macomb County ORCHESTRA F1ELDS/H0ULE/R0EBKE tion of "A' Friendly Game of . Music series featuring Tony 2222 (reggae) Chapter, Utica-Rochester Chapter With special guests the Jivin" 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Death," 8 p.m. Saturdays through Russo and his Orchestra, 4:30 IMMUNITY and The Charmonizers, (810) Lihdy Hoppers, 8 p.m. Thursday, the Kerrytown Concert House, - Aug. 14, at northeast corner of p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 17, 24 and 9 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 13 ami 20. 790-0008/(810) 566-5965. , Aug. 12, at the Fox Theatre, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, . M-59.ahd M-53, Utica; $32.95. 31, at the Wynwood and The Deck at Second City, 2301 WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $15, $10. (734) 769-2999 or Woodward Ave., Detroit. Cover (8i0) 930-1515 Hamilton House, Troy. Proceeds •••. BUSKERS FESTIVAL $37.50, $50 and $75. (248) . [email protected] (acoustic guitar/clar charge. 21 and older.{313) 965 • from refreshments will go to the ; t ootoi t-o yyif I\,\I'VM t'iv*t 433-1515 inet/double bass) 2222 (reggae) Alzheimer's Association. (248) youdrjiJ Nipkalous, tap dancing by Movin' JIM PARAVANTES& MERIDIAN BILL HEID QUARTET 952-5533 "Frank Sinatra Tribute," 8:30 MARQUIS THEATRE Melvln Brown, magic of Gazzo, 8;30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at FOLK/BLUK Q R A S S CONCERTS ON THE LAWN 1 "Rumplestiitskin," 10:30 a.m.. glass harmonica playing^, magical p.m. to midnight, Fridays; Edison's, 220 Merrill St., TZTTTZSZT!?*?*^™^"* *****'*' nmwm>mm»m.mmim »tm*.< •*.• F** Al Hit! and the Love Butlers per Tuesdays-Fridays,- Aug"; 10 13 and flying rodents, and chain saw.jug- Saturdays through August, at Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. JAMES COTTON form R & B, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17-20, 2:30 p.m, Saturdays,-Aug. . gler, 6-: 11 p.m, Wednesday- . Andiamo Italia West, 6676 (248)645-2150 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. at Th> . 15, Southfield Municipal 14,21,¾ and.Sept. 11, 18 and Friday, Aug. 18-20, and noon to ' Telegraph Road at Maple, HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Complex, 26000 Evergreen Road, "25, and 2:30 p.m.. Sundays, Aug'.- 1 lp.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. Bloomfield Hills. (248) 865 9300 RAMO $17,50.(734.)761-1800 at Civic Center Drive north of 10 29 and Sept. 12, 19 and 26, at 21-22, at the Civic Terrace on With Todd Curtis, 7-11 p.m. RAY WYLIE HUBBARD Mile. (248) 424-9022 the theater, 135 E.: Math, the River front, across the street Thursdays-Fridays, Too Chez, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 18; at CONCERTS IN THfc PARK Northvilie, $6. (248) 349-8110 from Casino Windsor, (519) 971- AUDITIONS 27155 Sheraton Dr., Novi. Free. The Ark. 316 S. Main Street. Ann . Black Beauty & .Thornettn-Oavts;' •5009"" '•.'.. .'.''••••.'•••-:• >.:/: '••'••• /OPPORTUNITIES AH ages. (248) 348-5555 Arbor. $12.50. (734) 761 1800 : 6 p.'n>. Wednesday, Aug; 18, at (Brazilian jazz/American stan REV. BILLY WIRTZ SPECIAL EVENTS the Detroit Zoo, northwest cor BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND lliLUiaULJ! '^llliJL.l.JilJfJ^l^~'Jli£lLlJl dards) 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. at W.'-10 3>J IS -3F. IT-S'.- Looking for adult musicians ART TILE FAIR ...in —^-»w»«»»«»»»™—« ner of Woodward and 10 Mile, • ALJARREAU The Ark, 316 S. Main Street. Ann Pewabic Pottery's; Antique'and "REVVW". " Rbyal Oak. Free with zoo admis- " (woodwind, brass, and especially VVith Dave Koz and Chris Botti, 8 Arbor. $12.50. (734) 761-1800 Contemporary Art file Fair, 10. Ford Motor Co, hosts a nostalgic ' 8^.(2-18)3980903(^1105). percussion players) bf all ages p.m. Thursday. Aug. 19. Fox o.m. to 5 p.ni. Sunday, Aug. 15. celebration of hot rods, rock-n- DEARBORN SUMMER MUSIC for rehearsals 7:309:30 p.m. P.lenso fioo next pntfo mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wmmm WHOTMIMi L»l'l II I. I IWWWWIt^WWiilil.Hluiijiiijiu.ninit! i. I .HI The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12,1999 (**)E5 a week Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Gasola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued from previous page $35 pavillion/$15 lasvn at The Smithereens, Flock of Seagulls, DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER Palace and Pine Knob Box Sister Seed, time to be BLIND PIG (blues, boogie woogie, rockabilly} "More than Meets the Eye," an Offices and Ticketmaster loca GROOVE COLLECTIVE announced, Saturday Aug. 21, "Swing-a-billy' night with dance interactive exhibit from the tions. Charge by phone (248) With Jazzodity, 8 p.m. Thursday, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 lessons, dancing, 7 p.m. Sundays DANCE Smithsonian. Institution takes vis 645-6666 or online www.ticket- Aug. 19, Magic Bag, 22920 and Sashabaw Road, at the club, 208 S. First St., Ann itors through some of the daily master/com (rock) . Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) Independence Township. Tickets Arbor. $3 in advance, $'5 at the MICHIGAN CLASSIC BALLET experiences of blind and vlsualfy BIF NAKED 544-1991 (funky jazz) $19.96 pavilion/$15.96 lawn on door. 19 and older. (734) 996- COMPANY impaired people, continues 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 20, The GUTTERM.OUTH sale 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 7 at 8555 or h.Up://www.intuit- Master class taught by former through Aug. 29. (313) 577- Shelter. 431 E. Congress. 7:30 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 17, all Ticketmaster outlets (248) solar.com or http://wsvw.blind- Boishoi soloist and teacher Luba ; 8400, ext. 417; IMAX movies Detroit. $6. All ages. (313) 961- postponed from June 15, The . 645-6666 or pigmusic.com Gulyaeva for dancers of an inter include "tropical Rainforest" at. MELTor Shelter belosv St. Andresv's Hall, CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET www.ttcketmaster.com (rock) mediate or advanced level, 2 10 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, "Thrill http://www. 961melt.com 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $10 in "Flashback' night with "The p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. at Geiger Ride" at 1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, (grunge) advance. All ages. (313) 961- THE PRIME MINISTERS Planet* WPLT on level two Classic Ballet Academy. 782 and "Everest" and "Whales" mul BLUE ROSE tELT or With The Sights, The Neptunes, (Clutch Cargo's), old school funk . Denison Ct., Bloomfield Hills. tiple showings seven days a 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. http://svsvw.961melt.com (punk) Brilliant. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. on level three, and techno and $15.(248)334-1300. week, at the center, noon, 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. The Piaza, INSANE CLOWN POSSE Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward house on lesre^tj^ii^O-p^Trr"" " MOON DUSTERS SINGLES DANCE and 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays one block west of the Southfield With Krayzie Bone, Inspectah Ave, Ferndale. $5 cove/. 21 and _Satu«Jay5T at the club. 65 E. 8:30 p.ni. SaUjrdays^at the over. (248) 544-1991 (hard-pop) ' and 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, * Civic Center, Southfield. Free. All Deck, Mindless Self Indulgence Huron. Pontiac. Ffee before 9 Livonia Civic Center, 15218 and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays, ages. (248) 354-9540 (blues) and Biohazard, 7 p.m. Friday, THE RE'EFERMEN p.m. 21 and older; Alternative Farmington.Road. Livonia. $4 at 5020 John R (at Warren), BLUE SUITE FEAT Aug. 13! Joe Louis Arena,. 10 p.m. Tuesdays' in August, Fifth dance night, .8 p.m. Wednesdays member. $5 guest. (734) 422- Detroit. Admission to Exhibit Hall With Alberta Adams, 7 p.m.. Detroit.- $15.and $25. All ages. Avenue. 2i5 W. Fifth Ave, Royal ••• in Clutch Cargo's. 18 and older. 3298 is $3 for adults, $2 for children Friday, Aug. 20, Fox and Hounds. (248) 645-6666 or (313) 983- Oak. 21 and older. (248) 542-9922 {248) 333^2362 or ages 3-15 and adults ages 60 1560 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield 6606 (rap/rock) KENNY ROGERS http://V^Y/W.961melt.com COMEDY and older, free for children ages Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 644- LENNY KRAVITZ With Anne Murray, 7:30 p.m. GOLD DOLLAR 2 and younger. IMAX films are 4800 (blues) With Smashmouth and Thursday. Aug. 12. Pine Knob Hip-hop and dancehatl reggae JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB additional $4. (313) 577-8400 BROOKS AND DUNN Freestylers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Music Theater. 1-75 and dance night with DJ Chino. 8 Steve McGrew and Kerry White, DOSSIN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM With Trace Adkins, 7:30 p.m. Aug 31, Pine Knob Music Sashabasv Road, independence p.m. Wednesdays at the club, Thursday-Saturday. Aug. 12-14 Visit the newest exhibition "Folk Friday, Aug. 20. Pine Knob Music Theatre. 1-75 and Sashabasv Tosvnship. $29.50 pavilion. 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover ($15); Andre Fernandez and Greg Art of the Great Lakes" or Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw Road, Independence Township. $15.50 lawn. All ages. (248) charge. 21 and older. (313) 833-. Phetps. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. "Racing on the Wind: Sailing on Road, Independence Township. (248) 377-0100 (rock) 377-0100 or . 6873 or 19-21 ($10). at the club above the Great Lakes," also a tempo Deryl Dodd is no longer on the LARVAL http://svsvw.palacenet .com http://w ww. goiddoMaf.com Kicker's Alt American GriJI, rary exhibit on the construction bill. $29.50 pavilion. $15.50 With The Colonel and The Griffin (country) THE GROOVE ROOM 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia. 8 and launch of the S.S. Edmund lawn. All ages. (248) 377-0100 Shepherd. Friday. Aug. 13, Blind THE ROOTS Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 Fitzgerald, at 100 Strand Drive or http://svwsv.pal3cenet.com Pig. 208 S. First Street. Ann Arbor. With Everlast and Macy Gray, Mac D, Thursdays. Women admit p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and on Belle Isle, Detroit. Regular (country) $5. (734) 996-8555. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25. ted free: "Love Factory* alterna Saturdays. Third Level Improv admission $2, $1 seniors/chil CHER , LEN State Theatre. Tickets on sale tive dance night Fridays: and. new talent nights, S p.m. dren ages 12-18 during the hours With Cyndi Lauper and Julio The Sunday. Aug. 15 shosv sched now. All ages. (248) 645-6666 Alternative dance with DJ Matt Sundays ($5). (734) 261-0555 (rap/hip-hop) of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday- Iglesias, Jr. Concert rescheduled uled for Saint Andrews Hall has Saturdays; Alternative dance • MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE SAX APPEAL Sunday. (313) 852-4051 for 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 12, been postponed. Tuesdays: gothic industrial and Hood Thursday-Sunday. Aug. 12- 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug., 19. Fox HENRY FORD ESTATE- FAIR LANE Tha Palace, Auburn Hills. Tickets KIM LENZ AND THE JAGUARS retro with DJ Paul Wednesdays. • 15; "Road Warrior" night and Hounds, 1560 Woodsvard Estate tours include the restored from the July 23 show will be 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Mill Free, at the club. 1815 N. Main - Monday. Aug. 16 and U.S. Ave. Bloomfield Hills. Free. All riverside powerhouse, Henry honored on Sept. 12. Tickets for Street Lounge, losver level at St. (at 12 Mile Road), Royal Oakr Comedy Arts Festival, 8 p.m. ages. (248) 644-4800 (blues). Ford's personal garage and cars, an additional shosv on Sept. 11 Clutch Cargo, 65.E. Huron, Free before 10 p.m. nightly. 21 Tuesday, Aug. 17 ($5); Joel RICK SPRINGFIELD giant generators placed by Ford are on sale for $75.25 and Pontiac, $5 cover. 21 and over. and older: (248) 589-3344 or Zimmer Wednesday-Sunday. Aug. With Blessid Union of Souls. 8 and Thomas Edison that still $45.25. Call (248) 645-6666 (248) 333-2362 (rockabilly) http://wwsv.thegrooveroom.com 18-22, at the club'. 269 E. Fourth p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. Clio Area operate, and the tunnel to the CHISEL BROS. FEAT LIL' ED AND THE BLUES LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB St.. Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900 Amphitheater. 301 Rogers Lodge 56-room mansion with elaborate With Chef Cris, 9 p.m. Friday, IMPERIALS Dance night for teens ages 15- or Dr.. Clio. $21 reserved. $17 carved woodwork and personal Aug 20, Lower Town Grill. 195 W. 10 p.m.. Thursday. Aug. 19. Fifth 19. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and http://www.comedycastle.com ; bleachers. (810) 687-7611 or artifacts, at 4901 Evergreen Liberty. Plymouth. Cover charge. Avenue. 215 W. Fifth Ave. Royal Saturdays at the dub, 1172 N. SECONDCITY I http://www.clioamp.org icoun- Road, Dearborn. (313) 593-5590 21 and over. (734) 451-1213 Oak. 21 and over. (248) 542- ; Pontiac Trail. Walled Lake. Ages 'Phantom Menace to Society." 8 try} HENRY FORD (blues) 9922 (blues) 15-19. (248! 926-9960 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, and MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE DELTA 88 "LILITH FAIR '2^ BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at "Summer Evenings" continue 8 p.m. Aug. 14. Espresso Royale With Sarah McT&shlan. Sheryl ; The Monday-Tuesday. Aug. 16-17 ' "Good Sounds." with music by the club. 2301 Woodward Ave., ] Saturdays through Aug: (at Caffe. Ann Arbor. No cover Crow, Dixie Chicks, Queen shows scheduled for The Palace The Tonehead Collective and Detroit. Mainstage comedy acts: reduced prices), features cake charge. (734) 622-2770 (coun- Latifah.'Liz Phair, Jennifer Knapp. : of Auburn Hills-have been images by Thomas Video. 9 p.m. $10 Wednesdays, Thursdays. walk, town ball, herb/food pre try) Smead Lohan, 3 p.m. Saturday. rescheduled for Sept. 8-9. Fridays at Magic Stick. 18 and Sundays. $17.50 on Fridays, and sentation, ice cream social (addi-' DRIFTWEED Aug. 14, and Sarah McLachlan. Tickets for the Aug. 16 show wilt older. Free: 'Work Release." $19.50 on Saturdays. (313) 965- tionat fee); the village is celebrat With the Neptunes. 10 p.m. Sheryl Crow. Dixie Chicks, Queen : be honored Sept. 8 and tickets Rock n' Bowl happy hour with 2222 ing its 70th season with a host Friday. Aug. 13, 313.jac. 624 Latifah, Martina McBnde. Susan ! for the Aug. 17 show will be hon bosvling. music and comphmenta- • of activities, and exhibits such as Brush Street, located upstairs Tedeschi, Morley and Wild ored Aug. A limited number of ry food from the Majestic Cafe. MUSEUMS AND Abraham Lincoln's assassination from Jacoby's in Detroit. Cover Strawberries. 3 p.m. Sunday. tickets are still available for the 5-8 p.m. Fridays at Garden Bowl. TOURS chair and a life mask made 60 charge. 18 and over. (313) 962- Aug. 15. Pme Knob Music Sept. 9 show, $67.50 and $6. 18 ano older; "Rock n' Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw j $37.50. Refunds are available at Bowl" with DJ Del Villareal. 9 BELLE ISLE ZOO . days before his assassination, at 7067 (pop rock) Road, independence Township. the point of purchase through p.m. Fridays and DJ Gutterbail. 9 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily the museum, 20900 Oakwood DOMESTIC PROBLEMS $79 and $54 pavilion, $34 lasvn. Aug. 17. (248) 377 0100 or p.m. Saturdays at Garden Bosvl. ' through Oct. 31. at the zoo on Blvd., Dearborn, Hours are 9 a.m. With Give and Big-Sam, 8 p.m.. All ages. (248) 377-0100 or http://www. palacenet.com Free. 18 and older: "The Bird's Central Avenue on Belle Isle, two to 5 p.m. daily. $12.50, $11.50 Friday, Aug. 13, Magic Bag, http://svsvsv.palacenet.com (vari ; THE STATLER BROTHERS Nest.' punk rock night svith live miles east of downtown Detroit, seniors, $7.50 kids 5-12, mem 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. ety) • With Tara Lynn. 8 p.m. Friday- performances. 9 p.m. Mondays bers and children under 5 free. $6 cover. 21 and over. (248) entrance is on East Jefferson at Saturday. Aug; 20-21. Clio Area at Magic.Stick. Free. 18 and . (313) 271-1620 544-1991 (rock) .- BARRY MANILOW East Grand Boulevard. $3, $2 Amphitheater. 301,Rogers Lodge older: 'Soul Shakedown." with DJ MEADOW BROOK HALL GEORGE DUKE 8 p.m. Friday. Aug. 13, Pme Knob seniors age 62 and older and stu ; Dr., Clio. $28 reserved. $23 8ig Andy. 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Tours 10:30 a.m.. noon, 1:30 With Rachelte Ferreil. Kenny Music-Theatre. 1-75 and dents, $1 ages 2-12. (248) 398- '. bfeachers. (810) 687-7611 or Magic Stick. Free. 21 and older. p.m. and 3 p.m. daily through Latimore. 6:30 p.m. Thursday Sashabasv Road, Independence 0900/(248) 399-7001 ; http://wwsv.clioamp.org (courv (313) 8339700 August, on the campus of August 12. State theatre, • Township. $50 pavilion, $10 " CRANBROOK HOUSE AND j -try) GARDENS Oakland University. Rochester. Detroit. Tickets $35, $25. $20. - lawn. All ages. (248) 377-0100 or http://wsvsv.palacenet.com MOTOR LOUNGE Tours 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.' $8, $6 seniors age 62 and over, (313) 961-5451 (pop) I THE STILL "Back Room Mondays," service Sundays through Sept. 27 ($10); $4 children ages 5-12. Luncheon AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS With Sky Pilots. Friday, Aug. 20. industries employee appreciation and 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Dining Room 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, MAXWELL 8 p.m. Thursday—Fndas. Aug. Blind Pig. 208 S. First Street. night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays. Thursdays a'noon lunch is offered noon and i p.m. Monday-Friday. Harmonic Park, 1435 Randolph. 26—27, Fox Theatre, 2211' Ann Arbor. $5 cover. (734) 996 Free. 21 ana Older: "Community only with a house tour and only (248)570-3140 Detroit. (313) 961-0707 Woodsyard Ave., tickets on sale 8555 Presents" with resident DJs. 9 by reservation for an additional PRESERVATION WAYNE 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Arbor $75., S50 and $40. Charge by STRUT AND HUDDLE CD RELEASE p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays $3. 18 $10; gardens open from 10 a.m. Annual Detroit Historic Theatre Bresving Company, 116 E. phone (248)4331515 PARTY and older: "Maximum Overload.'. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 District Tour features the Century Washington, Ann Arbor (724/ . 9:30. p.m. Thursday, Aug, 19. 9 p.m. Fridays. $6. 18 and .older; a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday ($5), guid Theatre, tours leave every half 213-1393'(blues) JIM MCCARTY; & MYSTERY TRAIN Blind Pig, 208 S. First Street. "Divine", with DJs Mike Clark, ed garden tour at extra cost by hour beginning at 9 a.m. to EKOOSTfC HOOKAH . 9 p:m. Friday'. Aug. 20. Ford Road Ann Arbor. $4 cover. (734) 996- Mark Flash ana Brian GiMespie. 9 reservation, at Cranbrook, 380 11:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m, tour is 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Blind Bar and .Grill..'35505 Ford Road. Westland,.Free. 21 and over. •p.m..to-2-a;m. Saturdays. $6. 21 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield H'rits. already sold out), from the-lobby Pig. 208 5, First Street. Ann.Arbor. 8555 • of the State Theatre. Detroit. $12, 19 and over. (734.) 996 8555 -: (7341-721-8609 (blues) V VELOUR 100 CD RELEASE PARTY •and. Older, an at the club. 3515 • (248) 645-3147 ; $2.5, $20 members. (313) 577- JOEY MCINTYRE With Damien Jurado and Dave Camff^Hamuamck 1313; 396 CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF , ELIZA 6:30 p.m. Friday. Aug. 13. p.o.st- -Fischoff. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, - .0080-or http:,' ss.yw mdtorde • SCIENCE AND ART MUSEUM 3559- V . : 10 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 14', . ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM ' pdned dritil, Sept.. 15. Royal Oak ;, . .'^ug. 14, Blind.Pig'; 208 S. First .• troii.com .'.;' ' •'-';.•.; , .'•, ; ••"'• "Contemporary Art from Cuba: Memphis Smoke, 100 S.'Main "Something Old, Something New: • Music Theatre. 318.W. Fourth Street, Ann Arbor. $5 cover'. ST. ANDREW'S/THE SHELTER Irony and Survival on the Utopian Street, Royal Oak. 21 and over"'. Wedding Gowns of the 19th and '„ St.. Royal Oak. $25. Ml ages, (734) 996-8555 "Three Floors of Fun.' 9 p.m. Island," at the art museum. (248) 543-4300 20th Centuries." on display 1-4 (248) 546-7610 (poo) WHOREMOANS Fridays. $3 before 11 p.m.. $5. - (2.48) 645-3361; "Scream FACTOR 9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays ME'SHELLNDEGEOCELLO With Discokids. Broca's Area, afterssarp. 18 and older: X2K Machines: The Science of Roller 8 p.m. Thursday—Saturday. Aug. through Sept. 25, at the museum 8 p.m. Monday. Aug. 46. Blind Grey Electric. 10 p.m. Saturday, .dance night. 10 p,m. Saturdays: Coasters,"."Our Dynamic Earth," 12—14, 19—20. Token Lounge. on Van Hoosen Farm. 10.05 Van Pig. 208 S, First Street, Ann Aug, 14. 3i3.jac.-624 Brush "Incinerator," 9p.m. Wednesdays and planetarium and Lasera pro ' 28949 Joy Road, Westland. $3 Hoosen Road, one mile east of cover after 10 p.m. 21 and over Arbor. $15 in advance, (734) Street, loc3ted upstairs from m The-Shelter. $6. 2.1 and older. grams at the science center, 1 Rochester Road.off of Tienken 996-8555 Jacoby's m Detroit. Cover . St. Andre. , s and The Shelter are 1221 N. Woodward, Bloomfield (734) 513-5030 (rock) . Road, Rochester Hills. $3, $2 : MUDPUPPY FEATURING PAUL charge. 18 and over. i313i 962- at 431 E. Congress, Detroit, Hills. Extended Friday hours, 510 FIGHTING PINHEADS seniors and students. (248) 656 RANDOLPH 7067 (punk) t313i 961 MELT or p.m.. through Aug. 13. 1-877^ . 10 p.m., Friday. Aug. 20. v 4663 ; 313.jac. 624 Brush Street, locat 9:30 p.m. Friday."Aug. ?° F)flfS. BARRY WHITE http:.••'.•• www'.961me't com ,462-7262 ed upstairs from Jacoby's in Avenue Ballroom. 25'750;Novi With Earth, Wind and Fire show DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 3 Detroit. Cover charge. 18 and Road. Novi. No cover. 21 and scheduled for'Friday^ Aug 13 has STATE THEATRE "Frontiers to Factories: F* O I *J JL. ^v rt over. (313) 962 7067 (garage over. (248) 7 35-4011 l?CC!' LO'IICICM VJUC tO Ml.luSS *"f£oition" cJ3—cc "irht, 1) *) rh Detroiters at Work 1701-1901,"; MUSI O r • iii i in! i i ' •' —mwimiii ii •»"•• rock) NO KNIFE 'Refunds-a e available at the Saturdays at the club. 2115 formerly known as "Furs to THE ALLIGATORS MICHAEL FRANKS With Piebald. 8 p.m. Thursday. point of purchase. For mo*e infor Woodsvard Ave , Detroit; Covei Factories,^ with a new Land 9:30 p.m. Friday,. Aug. 13, .. With Norman Brown. 8 p.m. Aug. 19, at the Magic" Stick in mation. caU (313! 983-6616 charge. 18 and older. (313) 961- Office, a "Wheel of Fortune"' Cavern Club, Ann Arbor (734) Saturday, Sept. 18, Fox Theatre. the Majestic complex. 4140 5451 or http: 'www statetho style land acquisitton.interactive, 332-9900 (blues) 2211 Woodward Ave.. Detroit Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $7 in ater.com ' ' , three new video screen interac- JOHNNY AWESOME BAND Tickets $37.50 and $30 on sale advance; AH ages. (.248) 645- . . 24 KARAT CLUB tives, a documentary video, a 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. at Saturday, Aug. 7. (248^ 433 6666. (rockypunkl . • ,.' O I„ tJ Ii • "Cruise'N-ight' svith hot rods.' ' new Heavy Industry section and pirn's Irish Tavern, 1350.Lapeer 1515 NO LIMIT ARMY TOUR STARRING N T H . Harieys and live bands. 8 p.m. ' a display explaining Detroit's Road. Oxford. (248) 969 9467 i a i* Thursdays; Latm/House dance flFNIUS/GZA MASTER P AND SNOOP DOGG » ». pi,l'» move from "Stove Capital of the MLVII1 O (roots/rock) \ 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. With Silk the Shocker. Mystikal. night. 9 p.m. Sundays: intermedi; World" to the Motor City, auto The Hush Party svilh resident OJs BACKSTREET BOYS Saint Andrews Hall. 431 E. C-Murdoi. MIA \. Fiend. ate ssvmg lessons. 9.p.m. mobile capital of the world: •Melvin.Hill, and Cent. 10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 6, The Congress. Detroit. $15. Ad ages Mercedes. Ghetto. Commission. Tuesdays: and beginner ssving "Remembering Dowwtowii Mondays: and Club Color, featur Palace. Auburn Hills/Tickets on welcome. (313)961 MELT or Mac. Magic and Mr. Serv on. 8 lessons, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, at Hudson's" exhibit, at the muse- ing funk and disco, 8 p.m. sale 10 n.m, Saturday. Aug. 14 http://96tnielt.com (hip hop) p.m. Saturday. Aug. 14. Cobo the club, 28949 Joy'Road :(tw.o ' -urn. 5401 Woodward Ave. (at Wednesdays (free before 10 for $38.50 and $29.50. Fight GOO GOO DOLLS Arena. 600 Civic Center Drive. blocks east of Middicbeit Road), Kirby). Detroit. Museum hours b.m.}, at the club. 5756 Cass, ticket per person limit. Call With Sugar Ray and Faslhaii..7 Del/oil. i313) 567-7444. (rap> Westland. Cover charge. 21 and are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Wednesday Ave,. Detroit. $5. 18 and older Ticketmaster at (2481 645 6666 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Pme OPEN SPACES older, e 734 • 513 5030 Friday, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday- (313) 832 2355 or or online at Knot) Music .Theatre, I 75 and 10 p.m. Thursday Aug. 12. Fifth i . Sunday. Free admission http://svwsv.alvms.xtcom.com wwsv.ticketmastcr.com Sashabaw Road.Independence Avenue. 215 W, Fifth Ave. Royal VELVET LOUNGE Wednesdays: $3 for adults, ARBOR BREWING COMPANY 1 JEFF BECK Township. $28.50 pavilion. $15 Oak. $2 cover charge. 21 and over. "Viva La Noche Lot inn ' svith $1.50 seniors and children aged Latm dance night, 9:30 p.m. to With 'Johnny Lang, 7:30 n.m lawn. All ages. (248) 3/7-0100 (2,48) 542- 992? (jazz/blues) dance lessons from 9 10-p.m. fol- 12-18. free for children ages I 1 12:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 114-E. Thursday. Sept. 9. Pme Knob or http:/. svsvw.palacenet.com PLANF.TFEST SPONSORED BY 9G.3 losved by dance night. Fridays, at. and younger Thursdays Sundays. Washington St . Ann Arbor Free. Music. Theatre.'.I' 75 and (alternative mcki FM (WPLT) the club. 29 S. Saginaw St.. (313) 833.1805 or 21 and older (734) 213 1393 or Sashabaw Road/Independence Wfth Violent Tonvnes. Pontic :248) 334 7 4 11 http://www.detroithisioncal.Ofg Township Tickets now on sa'e ht t p ww sv.atborbiew ing .com ..^^wi)WW^gatTC>WWJt E6 ** The Observer & EccentricfYnmSDA\\ AUGUST 12, 1999 City' travels to roots of 70s rock n' roll BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOU their trademark makeup and Something About Mary." Shaye Ted Nugent. Kiss STAFF WRITER leather suits — by following a Without hesitation, the film [email protected] is a Detroit native.. Fanatics: group of four teenage boys who Her character, "Mrs. Bruce," pokes fun at false perceptions Like the song for which it was idolize the legendary band. On mistakenly places Kiss' "Love about the band. Carl Dupre's (left to named, the New Line Cinema one day in 1978, Hawk (Edward Gun" album on her record player script contains references to the right) release "Detroit Rock City" cap Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe and relaxes back into her reclin- length of Gene Simmon's tongue, James tures the youthful energy and Andrews), Jam (Sam Hunting er just as the music explodes and comments about "the devil's DeBello, disregard for authority expected ton), and Trip (James DeBello), from the speakers, sending her music" in a comical manner. Bla Edward of any rock and roll comedy. have but one goal — get from reeling in anger. Her son, Jam, tantly obvious song references Furlong, Directed by Adam Rifkin and Cleveland to Detroit to see Kiss will suffer the consequences. permeate the film— from char- produced by Gene Simmons, the perform live at Cobo Hall. Thev JSxploving tb^^m-^i4^fv^{^~^ Sam film tvans^pxts jyiewers-feaek--tq-£r "will stop at nothing to get there. the rivalry between mcfr nn'A lar Kiss song'o ("Bctli"-rrrrd- Huntington Time"coTored bv lava lamps. --. Opcnmg with ITlffiot pt a" "disco, teenage rebellion and.the "Christine 16"), to scenes punc and Madd^Mctgaznie and Farlrah woman- humming "We've Only eternal quest for. freedom, tuated with just the right music. Giuseppe Fawcet posters — a time when, Just Begun" by The Carpenters, "Detroit Rock City" is a coming- One fight scene appropriately for many, Kiss defined rock and the film immediately draws lines of-age comedy. Accompanying plays out to Black Sabbath's Andrews roll. "Detroit Rock City" opens in between genres of music. The countless Kiss tunes, the film is "Iron Man." take area theaters on Friday. character —Mrs, Bruce—' is filled with enough classic rock While the film was set in Detroit by Made by and for Kiss fans, portrayed by Lin Shaye, an songs to inspire a sing-a-long. Detroit, it was filmed in Toronto. storm in "Detroit Rock City" is a throw actress known for her role as Viewers are treated the sounds The origimil "rock city" is marred search of back to the band's heyday. It cel Magda, the snoopy, ultra-sun of the Ramones, Thin Lizzy, Van by references to crime, many of their ebrates Kiss — costumed in tanned neighbor in "There's Halen; AC/DC and Detroit's own which are sure to evoke laugh ter. In one scene, Airs. Bruce favorite chastises her son for buying tick rock band ^ r II . B' . S E R V I K I I" r i s T - K • I c ets to the Kiss concert and Kiss in attempting to sneak off. to "Detroit Detroit: Rock City." 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A? shoe's SI tJi^tf-t s^ews «'le< 6 Showcase Dtwbornl-8 EYES WIDE SHUT (ft) NPDkK(PCU) Mle&HaggertyRd. pm <^sh;«51.S0 VJchigaafc Telegraph BIG DADDY (PC13) NPRUNAWAYBRIDE(PG) 248-96O-S801 . '^StrfuTiScitJrij 75c e.erj Us.!'/. 313-561-3449 NPBU»WfrCHPRCHjEa(R) W-x-y yju Ue lo sec Free U*." :>:$ V M STREET SCENE Music links listeners^ past Call it addic tion of such programming I must Miller's "The Joker" will always could name almost all of them person has a story to tell,.In col But for a chosen few, those stories tion. not be alone, The cable channel take nve back to a high school immediately. From the bell bo.t*. lege 1 would soioetimes'gaze out unfold under the watchful eye of II I'm completely A&E has spawned several ver party where a group of my toms to the Farrah Fawcett feath of my apartment window and the media. And those stories are hooked on docu sions of their show "Biography." friends played it continuously, ered hair, the film plays on that marvel at the life that went .on all set to music. mentaries, rock- There are versions aimed at chil singing arid dancing in an uncon notion of re-living the past. around me — the loud neighbors Stephanie Angelyn Casola- u-mentaries and dren, those that cover interna trollable manner until the sun spilling drinks from the balcony ' writes about popular music for nostalgic peeks tional interests, "Biography came up. That was my first real A curious quest for above, friends tossing a football the Observe & Eccentric Newspa into the pasts of Extra" that focuses on cultural look at the sunrise. knowledge inthe street, students poring pers, 3(5251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, celebrities: The trends, The Web site .(www. biog* Live's album "Throwing Cop Using a different style, shows over textbooks. We are all shaped Ml 48150: She can be reached at- signs of trouble Stephanie A. raphy.com) boasts more than per" was my first musical pur like "Behind the Music" and • by our experiences,'pur interests, n'.iAi 953 2130 or e-mail sea so- emerged when I. 20,000 personalities: What drives "CaSOtff chase in college,-made.the flay I "Before They Were Stars" provide the choices we've made and laQoe.homecoinni.net. To send a found myself this quest"for an intimate look • moved to East Lansing to attend a persona! look into the lives of opportunities we've• passed -by fax, dial i73h 591.-7279. curled up on the into the lives of celebrities? Michigan State University. I can't those musicians, actors, arid pub couch on a Saturday afternoon, While becoming acclimated to hear "Selling the Drama" without lic personalities we admire. They . J J unable to pull myself away from my new position, this very ques picturing that tiny dorm room tell that "All American" story, i * the television because VHl was tion has bounced around my and re-living the tingling sensa where someone overcomes hard running a "Behind the Music" brain fof some time/Perhaps it's tion that comes with one's first ship to triumph in the spotlight marathon, or revisiting.teen idols the sense of nostalgia that music taste of.freedom.• -- and sometimes fall back into on "Before They Were Stars.'' I creates for listeners. Nostalgia plays a part in New the shadows. These are the sto tell myself "I'll turn it off right Line Cinema's new film "Detroit ries that allow us to connect to after Leif Garrett." I can't help it, Nostalgia at its finest Rock City," which hits theaters people we've never: met, but feel I hang on every powerfully-nar- Music can define our memories Friday. Kiss fans will find it to be like we know so well. In turn, we rated, word about anyone famous, and with one single note trans a musical romp into the late 70s. reflect on our own past. anyone memorable at all. port our wandering minds to a I couldn't help but hum along to a _ Working in the field of journal With the success and the dura moment in the past. Steve few of the songs in the film, and I ism, I've come to realize that each CD REVIEW delivers its just-desserts "Electric Honey" — Lus • 'The latest single cious Jackson to hit radio waves, Grand RoyaJ Records "Ladyfingers," It's time to experiment. echoes in the brain Drop Luscious -Jackson's lat est effort into the CD player. tempting listeners to and see if it's sticks there like, replay it time and snr Willi well,"Electric Honey." again.' KISS THE RULES GOODBYE From the first track, "Ner On line all the time... vous Breakthrough," the band MK "IT'S THE MOVIE TO BEAT. 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Open since May Menu: Middle Eastern cuisine with some American dishes,- sand 24, the restaurant, formerly a wiches, salads, fresh juice, cappuccino and espresso. Vegetarian deli, specializes in Middle East friendly. Kid's menu for children age 10 and under. ern cuisine. Cost: Lunch $4.95 to $9.95; dirWer entrees $7.95 to $13.95. Conv You'll find some American- bination platter for two, $16.95. style dishes on the menu, such Credit cards: AIT majors accepted as Pasta Chicken Parmesan and Seats: 50, all non-smoking Battered Fried Fish, and sand Reservations: Accepted wiches too including Grilled Carryout: Available Chicken Melt, Ground Round, Catering: Catering menu, 24 hours advance notice for catered and N.Y. Grilled Rueben. items, minimum eight people per order. "We wanted to be loyal to the Gift certificates: Available deli customers and kept some of the sandwiches," explained owner Adib Yassine who runs the The work is hard, seven days a Salad selections include tab- restaurants with help from his week, but rewarding, He and Sil bouli, Greek, and Raspberry- wife, Silvana and a dedicated vana met on vacation in Mexico. Almond— char-grilled chicken crew. "We took some of the old She's from southern Brazil, he's breast served over mixed greens ideas and gave them a new con from southei'n Lebanon. with.tomato and toasted almond; cept." "I knew he had his dream. I tossed with raspberry vinai An example is the Smoked like to work here," she said. "I grette. Turkey Lavash sandwich — enjoy interacting with people." Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 thinly sliced turkey breast Panini aims to please. "All of p.m. AH entrees are served with served with Swiss cheese, let the food is made fresh in the house salad or soup of the day. tuce, tomato, and herb mayon morning with fresh ingredients," "Grilled Chicken Tawook naise, roll up in lavash bread. said Silvana. (skewers of marinated chicken) "My mother was a good cook, Customers have lots of options. is our most popular dish," said and taught me a lot of her If you're in a hurry, check out the Adib. Garden Vegetable Gal- STAFF PHOTO BY PAVL HrascirMA.vN recipes,'1 said Adib, 34, a product daily specials in the former deli labah — seasonal vegetables At your service: Chef Ramzi Habal (left to right), Silvana Yassine, Adib Yassine, design engineer at Ford Motor case. There are a couple every sauteed with garlic, and fresh and Houssam Kazem welcome customers to Panini Cafe and Grill. Company who always wanted to day, that are ready when you tomato, served over rice, is open his own restaurant. "Engi don't have time to wait. "It's a another appetizing selection. neering is great, but it's kind of complete meal to go," said Adib. Sandwiches are served with make up your mind, select Pani zarella cheese sticks, served with is, we can work around it." an isolated world. I enjoy cook Or, if you've got a couple of choice of soup, salad or fries. ni Vegetarian Platter — an fries and a small pop. The catering menu includes a ing and entertaining." minutes to wait, order something You're sure to find something to assortment of falafel, vegetarian Fresh juice, smoothies, in a sandwich tray with choice of Adib applied engineering prin from the carryout menu. enjoy from Panini Vegetable grape leaves, hummus, and baba variety of flavors, freshly brewed soiip or salad; meat and cheese ciples to this job, "quality is job Of course, you could always Lavash or Panini Falafel to ghannnouj, or Panini Combo coffee, cappuccino and espresso, tray; vegetarian tray; hot entree one." He and his staff work to dine in, the setting is relaxing, Turkey & Swiss on Rye and Platter — skewers of chicken round but Panini's menu. choices such as chicken or beef make sure the food is consistent and the service friendly. Panini Club. and beef kabob served with For dessert choose from ice kabob served with choice of salad ly good. "We set standards for Start with an appetizer — choice of rice, hummus or fries. cream with fruit topping, apple and appetizer; and lunch box- freshness, cleanliness and pre you'll find the familiar hummus, Entrees are also served with Kids 10 and under can pick pie, and other sweet treats. sandwich with choice of salad, sentation," he.said. "We do pro baba ghannouj, falafel, and bar house salad or soup of the day. from grilled chicken strips, "1 designed the catering dessert and beverage. cess checks, and implement becue chicken wings, grilled Egg Try the shish kabob, de-boned chicken with marinara sauce, menu." said Adib. "We're very You can also order a fresh veg changes if necessary." plant Parmesan, and Mozzarella chicken breast, or char-grilled half turkey sandwich, or moz- flexible. Whatever your budget etable tray and large salads. sticks. lamb chops. If you just can't EATING OUT IN THE SUBURBS Here are some restaurants $14.95-$22.95. Luncheon menu yogurt and a selection of cof smoke-free. Credit cards are not we've recently featured on the includes fresh salads $6.95- fees, teas and juices Cost: Inex accepted. Everything on the Dining Page. $8.95; sandwiches $4.95-S5.95; pensive. The entire restaurant is menu is available to go. Marco's — 32758 Grand River pastas $6.95 to $12.95; entrees (in Village Commons Mall) Down $7.95 to $13.95. Reservations: town Far'mington (248) 477- Recommended on weekends. Detroit's Premier Entertainment Location presents 7777. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. Shivers Cafe — 34365 Ply tiie Smash Hit Musical Spoof of the Movies! to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner 3- mouth Road. 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