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Homelbwn 4 OH Ml -NICjA flflNH. NUfWdllK" Putting you in touch Sunday with your world March 14,1999 Serving the Westland Community for 34 years o" i VOLUME 34 NUMBER 81 WESTLAND. MICHIGAN • 74 PAGES • http://observer-eccentric.com vfci-&# Wwlti'gffffiamrtBiT O 1999 HomeTown ConununlctllODj Network, Ice. Police say economy cuts crime Crimes in Westland such as burglary, stolen property, vehicle theft and arson declined in Murder \ Westland crime statistics Home project 1998 - for a second consecutive year, new 59 A twoyear comparison statistics show. Westland police say a strong Robbery ijf Source: WeiiwlPoKeOtpwlrrerA photos sought 54 economy is a factor. Felonhue assault 142 169 The Observer.waht&totear etibvi your BY DARRELL CLEM abuse and weapons offenses also »3 rise $n( home Improvement projects for . STAFF WHITER dropped in 1998, as the city savored an Anon J2 4 two upcoming special Sections. dclem9oe.bomecomm.net enduring downturn in most offenses Send, us a photograph pf a recent home' 491 improvement project done by ypu person-, A downturn in Westland crime has against people and property. Burglary (forced entry} •'. „V V •T^i^SsT''* ^¾¾¾.¾ 544 "I think we're gradually progressing. ally in your.home or yard. been attributed to a robust economy 34 A lot of crimes are going" down a small Burglary (no force) !^g| that continues to provide jobs, police 64 InehMk Information about tifejob: officials say. amount, but they're going down every • Cost of materjat •;. Crimes such as burglary, stolen prop­ year," police Lt. Steve Ryskamp said. Larceny ' •vVhefe you bought it erty, vehicle theft and arson declined Overall, violent crimes including • How long the Job took to cpmple'te in 1998 - for a second consecutive year, murder, criminal sexual conduct, rob­ Vehicle theft • And anything else you might want to new statistics show. bery, aggravated assault and arson add: ,;-.:• _ --' •.-.•'•'' ' The biggest thing is the economy," decreased 9 percent from 1997 to 1998, Embezzlement The .Observer will publish your photos and Police Chief Emery Price said. "If peo­ according to a year-end report provided Information on Sunday, April 18, and on . ple are busy and occupied, that cuts by Ryskamp. Child abuse/neglect Sunday, May'9, on a space-available down on their idle time. The economy Property crimes including burglary, : basis.; . - . •:•; is strong now." larceny and motor vehicle theft dipped Drunken or drugged driving - Crimes such as felony assaults, child ••-•'' Send your maUrtal tc; Please see CRIME, A3 Special Projects Editor ' RafphR/Echtmawv . 36251 Schoolcraft - Livonia, Ml 481&0 , Fish and Residents: • Include a stamped; self-addressed enve­ lope if you Want the phptos returned. • Submisslpn's for inside home improve­ ments must be received by March 26;'\ • Submissions for outside horrid improve­ Treatment ments must be received by April 16. Question?? Calj Ralph at (734) V53-2054 unequal

By DARRELL CLEM THE WEEK STAFF WRITER [email protected] Westland Meadows mobile home park residents claim they received f\M IbfUr unequal treatment when they refused to pay lot rent increases imposed March 1. Resident Betty Caufield said she got SUNDAY a written warning that she could face eviction unless she paid a $15 increase, which boosted her monthly bill to $395. Dinner and music: A 5 "It was paid, reluctantly," she said. p.m. spaghetti dinner fol­ Marcia Kelley said she withheld a $15 increase that would have raised lowed by a 6p.m. concert her lot rent to $370, but she didn't featuring "The Resurrec­ receive any threats from management. tion" gospel group is scheduled for today at Please see UNEQUAL, A2 Warren Road Light & Life Free Methodist Church, 33445 Warren MedMax Road in Westland. closes doors MONDAY 8TAJT PBOTOS BY TOM tt^WUT AH eyes: Aboyei Madison Elemen­ BY RENEE SKOGLUND STAFF WRITER City council: Westland tary'MrufergartnersSarah Kbva.cs, 5, (left) arid Alysia Esco- Looks like MedMax, a futuristic City Council meets at 7 bar/5, wdtchMlustratorTom health care superstore whose prototype p.m. Monday in council Westland store debuted in August Woodruffasheteachesthemhow 1996, may not meet its original corpo­ chambers at Westland to draw fish and other water ani* rate goal of becoming a national chain City Hall, 36601 Ford. mats. Woodruff spent the day with of more than 200 stores by 2001. different gradesi.showingthe stu­ The word is out MedMax in West- dents howtodrawitemsrelating land has closed. WEDNESDAY to the Great Lakes and water. The "We have closed three stores in the Detroit area, and we're closing other sthooVs iherne for March is water. stores outside the area to stem losses," Library board: The West- At left, Woodruff shows the way to said Phoenix Management President land library board meets draw fish and other water-related Tal Briddell. items tokinctergdrtnersHe also In addition to Westland, MedMax at 7p.m. at the library, spent time with the other grades has Michigan stores in Troy, Farming- 6123 Central City. showing how to draw a steam ton Hills, Taylor and Clinton Town­ ship arid a sunken ship. ship. Briddell wouldn't confirm which INDEX Please see MEDMAX, A2

• Obituaries A4 • Classified Index Er3 Educators give Realtors lesson in district changes Real Estate El Crossword E8 BY DARRELL CLEM particular school, they may not be STAFF WRITRR WAYNE-WESTLAND SCHOOLS aware of all the improvements." said Jobs Gl [email protected] Charlotte Sherman, assistant superin­ Home & Service H5 Touting Wnyne-Westland as a come­ tendent of general administration A crowd filled the 52-scat Cafe Mar­ children - buy homes in the Livonia H7 back school district, officials are dili­ .School officials want Realtors and Automotive quette, inside the William D. Ford district portion of the city. gently trying to influence public opin­ others to know that • Taste Bl Career Technical Center, as school offi­ To that om\, officials Tuesday cited ion about local education. II Wayne -Westland has emerged • Health & Fitness B5 cials sought to educate a real estate numerous improvements and gave real from a $278,000 deficit in 1993-94 to In their latest move, school officials industry that sells homes in the estate professionals some myth-shat­ • Arts & Leisure CI boast a $15 million budget surplus Tuesday boasted about Wayne-West- 14.600-student district tering packets of information land's rebound during a lunchc'on with • The district had no money for new • Sports & Recreation Dl School officials are continuing to "These Realtors sell the homes to real estate professionals and local city construction six years ago, hut it is now combat perceptions that residents mov­ people, and if they don't live directly in government lenders. ing to Westland should if they have our community or have children in a ~ Please see REALTORS, A3 HOW TO REACH US Wlnterguard contest j Parkway, near Wayne Road, across from the West Newsroom.734-953210 4 i land Shopping Center For more information rail The John Glenn Instrumental Music Boosters will | (313).127-5200 Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 bo sponsoring their second annual Winterguard con PUCES & FACES E-mail: bjachmanG oehofTwcomm.ne, t test Saturday, March 20. "See the Grace, Feel the Thunder," contest will j Westland Jaycees Nightline/Sports : 734-953-2104 Proceeds from the sale of the hook ".. and display tnlcnt of 30 different units (24 guard units ; The Westland .Jaycees have several upcoming Reader Comment Line734-953-204 2 IIOWK!" will benefit the American Diabetes Associ­ and six drumlines) from the United States and i events planned The club is busting a howling fund Classified Advertising. 734-591-0900 ation for diabetes research The purchase is tax- Canada. deductible i raiser 12:30 p in Sunday, March 21. at Vision l.aues Oisplay Advertising:734-591-230 0 The event will be held 5 10 p.m. at .John Glenn Henry Ford OptimFyos is partnering with the ! in Westland to benefit Jeffrey Clem of Westland Homo Delivery.734-591-050 0 High School, Westland. The admission cost is $5 American Diabetes Association to host this event Cost is $18 The club will sponsor a Vegas Night 7 because diabetes is a major risk facto) for diabetic i p m. Friday. March 2b. at Harris Kehrei Hall An retinopathy, one ot the leading causes of blindness i Faster Kgg Hunt will feature 8.000 eggs and difler- Howe to sign in the Tinted States Henry Ford OptimFyes per j cut age groups plus the Faster bunny l p in Sun Former Detroit Red Wing star Gordic Howe will forms a diabetic eye evaluation as part of its routine ; day. March 28, at Westland .iavece Park A ^uml host a book signing event noon to ¾: p.m. Sunday. eye examination When diagnosed early, blindness night is planned for 7 I I p in Wednesday Man h March 28, at the Henry Ford OplnnF.yes Super from diabetes is often preventable 31. at the Library Pub and Grill Cost i>- $ I."» a per Vision Center in Westland The Super Vision Center is at 35184 Central Otv son and unhides beverages and appcll/ei'v 63174 10011 A2(W) The Qbserver & Eccentric! SUNDAY, MARCH 14,1999 MDA benefit Unequal seniors to compete fromfrom pagevase Al in ul did the same thing and I got nothing," she said. Two Wayne-WestUnd high Some residents refused to pay school seniors are competing this rent increases because they Week in Alpena for the title of believe their concerns about liv­ Michigan's Junior Miss. ing conditions have been ;Kristen Fidh from John Glenn ignored. ' High School, Wayne-Westland's Manager Richard Duhl didn't Junior Miss, and Courtney return a Wednesday telephone Ciftgnon, the first runner-up, des­ call seeking a response to allega­ ignated Wayne Memorial's tions of unfair treatment at Junior Miss, will leave today to Westland Meadows, a mobile home park northeast of Van begin interviews and rehearsals. Fidh Cagnon "The main event is on March Born and Merriman. 20. Kelley questioned why Duhl - The winner of the Michigan Fidh will be performing a or anyone in authority - would Junior Miss title competes in Broadway Jazz dance routine in threaten only some residents America's Junior Miss National her talent presentation, and with eviction. Finals in Mobile, Ala., in June. Cagnon will be singing a selec­ "I'm no different from anyone ;The program includes competi­ tion from The Sound of Music." else. For him or the office to tions in talent, scholastic Throughout the week, the strike out selectively is a foolish achievement, physical fitness, teens will meet with Alpena dig­ thing," Kelley said. interview skills and overall pres­ nitaries and community groups, When residents raised their ence. Twenty-two high school acting as ambassadors. concerns publicly in February, seniors from around the state Michigan's Junior Miss, Duhl accused them of stirring up are vying for more than $9,000 Wayne-Westland's Stephanie controversy because they simply in cash scholarships and more Mead, captured the honors last didn't want to pay higher rent, than $200,000 in college scholar­ year and will be on hand in Alpe­ but he has since stopped ships. na to pass on the title. responding to questions. SWJ7 PHOTO BY TOM H**LEY Joseph Boyle Sr., a Westland In the lockup: Sa?n's Club manhgers were locked up recently in their store for Meadows partner, couldn't be the Muscular Dystrophy Associdtion, Above, Tammy Gilbert, manager in train­ reached, but his son said he ing, tries to raise pledges by phohg. The challenge to each manager was to raise would ask him to return a phone H)esilan5€)b0enrer % call. (USPS 6&J-530) ^ $1,000, which will go for summer camps and research, according to program .Pubfltfied ev*ry Sorxtey and Thursday trf Ot>s«fver & Eccentric® Newspapers- 36251 Schoolcraft. LN-orta. Ml Some residents disagree with 48150. Periodical postage paid at Uvooia, Ml 4315V Address an ma4 (subscription, cfiar>je d address, form coordinator Andrea McLellan. '-- % 3569) to P.O Box 3004. LftWKa. Ml 48151. Telephone 591 -0500. Kelley, Caufield and others who

- . '„ SUBSCRIPTION RATES ,, ,„r have criticized what they consid­ CarrwrOe&very Mad Detvery Mon&fy S3 95 One year S55 00 er to be poor maintenance, inad­ One year ..$47.40 One year (Sr. Cttiien) $44.00 equate security and a lack of One year {Sr. Crttfen) $33.00 One year (Out o( County) $65 00 Newsstand.. per copy 75 Or* yea/ (Out of Sta'.e) $90.00 enforcement of park rules. M advertising pubfianed In tr* WesSand Observer is subject to trie conditions seated r> me applicable rale card. One anonymous letter-writer CopiM ol which era avaiiWe !rorn lr>e advertising department. Westtand Observer. 36251 SchootcraTt, Livonia. Ml 48150. (734) 591-2300. The Wesliand Observer reserves the rir/it not to accept an advertjsefa order. Observer 4 claiming to be a resident told the Eccentric* ad-taKen have no authonty to bind this newspaper and onfy publication o< an ad-ertiement shall AMERICAN FAMILY DINER fonaWvta final acceptance oc the advertiser's order Observer that Westland Mead­ 501 S.Wayne Road • Westland 1/2 wk.N. of YMCA ows critics are hurting property values. The writer said residents 734-641-2559 should expect rent increases just Daily Lunch Specials BIG BREAKFAST g as they anticipate price hikes for v Homemade Breadsticks Only 1.93 S groceries and other necessities. RACQUETBALL But some residents have said s 2 Extra Large Eggs I they're not getting better ser­ I Dinner For 2 Under 10.00 I Choice of: vices for higher rent. VIP EKTELON DEALER 3 Slices of Bacon or \ To be fair, Kelley and Caufield • Liver & Onions «.$» Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast 3 Sausage or Ham • conceded during separate tele­ Choice of: Home Fries or I • Baked Meatloaf Spaghetti With Meatballs. 11 phone interviews Wednesday 'tfOM* Pancakes • Toast & Jelly I r that some conditions have m 4i®% ©Pi? • Baked Cod " ' . • Shrimp 8askeM21) • • M-F 6:30am-3pm * improved in their neighborhood. ALL RACQUETS • Spinach Pie '"[ Only *" • Baked Mostacolli *.1 ¾ AMERICAN FAMILY NNtt I • Fish & Chips Homemade Lasagna Kelley said it appears that management has forced some WE PROVIDE: • Breaded Veal Cutlet' £- v^ ^'-<\ • Breaded Pork Tenderloin '' nllrtii ' 1 residents to move improperly • Cardio • Aerobics • Tanning • Half Boneless Chicken Breast ' ^ • Boneless Porkchop I • v^VH^^^^HBHhv -(399 parked cars and to remove • Fitness Machines • Racquetball • Yoga Served with: Soup, Salad, Choice of Potato, Vegetable & Homemade Breadsticks Christmas lights. Wallyball • Free Weights • Cafe/Juice Bar WITH COUPON • NOT VALID WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS • Expires 4-8-99 "I think that's great,'' she said. : Caufield said she has noticed BODY ROCKS FITNESS & RACQUET I •_ ^ERl^AJil^DIILJMMNER _ _ _ J Lli improved cleanup efforts around a Dumpster area. 36600 Plymouth Rd. • Livonia, Ml 48150 "Now you cpuld eat your din­ (734)591-1212 ner off that ground," she said. But Kelley and Caufield said residents remain concerned about issues such as mobile homes that appear to be slowly sinking on lots, which don't have concrete slabs. Residents sought answers to READER SERVICE LINES some of their concerns in a letter •***£>• to Boyle, but Kelley said the let­ ter was apparently mailed to the wrong address and was returned Observer Newsroom E-Mail in the mail. >• Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to the editor City officials have told West- or make general comments to any member of our news staff through E-Mail land Meadows residents that via the Internet at the following address: ^»- • .- - they have no authority to newsroom ©oeonline.com. become involved in issues on the private property. Homeline: 734-953-2020 Some residents have threat­ ened to seek state intervention, • Open houses and new developments in your area. but they now plan to talk first • Free real estate seminar information. with an attorney. • Current mortgage rates. Issues will be discussed at 7 p.m. Tuesday during a meeting Classified After Hours: 734-591-0900 Affordable in Garden City at the Knights of Columbus hall on Ford Road • Place classified ads at your convenience. between Merriman and Henry Ruff, Kelley said. Circulation Department: 734-591 -0500 • If you have a question about home delivery or if you did not receive your paper, ptease call one of our customer service Senior Livin representatives during the following hours: MedMax Sunday: 8 am-Noon from page Al Monday through Friday. other locations have closed. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MedMax's 18,000-square-foot Westland facility featured wide O&E On-Line aisles and low shelves stocked • You can access On-Line with just by Marriott with 20,000 products, from back about any communications software braces to allergy masks to - PC or Macintosh. On-Line users can: Great Food • Financial Stability • Caring wheelchairs and specialized • Send and receive unlimited e-mail. shoes! It also had a nutrition • Access all features of the Internet - Telnet, center, including a juice bar, and Gopher, WWW and more. New Friendships • Cultural Activities a pharmacy. • Read electronic editions of the the A spokesman at company Observer & Eccentric newspapers. Certainly, you will recognize the qualities that have made Marriott the headquarters in Southficld said • Chat with users across town or across the number one name in hospitality for over six decades. We are proud to MedMax founder Kevin Browett country. is no longer with the company. offer these same high standards at Brighton Gardens. For Information, MedMax's board of directors On-line Hotline: 734.953-2266 hired Philadelphia-based • If you need help, call the Online Hotline at please call (734) 420-7917, fax (734) 420-7918 or mail the coupon. Phoenix Management Company 10 days ago to assess the compa­ the number above. ny's curront viability and report Brighton Gardens of NorthvWc 5 back to them. ^^^^iZM: ^!-??^ 15870 HaggcrtyRoad &>ASarrio1t Briddell emphasized that Med • Order reprints of pictures that have been taken by our staff photographers: Plymouth, MI48170 Max has not filed bankruptcy • Provide the publication date, page number, and description of the picture, (734)420-7917 under Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 which rrmsl nave been published within the pasi 6 months. Garden City Hospital, which Please provide me with Information about: • $20 for tKe first print, $7.50 for each additional print paid in advance has an outpatient physical ther- (check or credit card). r.) Assisted Living D Alzheimer's Care npy facility adjacent to MedMax in Westland, enjoyed R partner­ BRIGHTON Na me „ „ tSr THE GARDENS u ship with the company that Address_ ___^_ included sponsorship of various ASSISTED LIVING health programs at the site Cliy, Stntc -Z1P_ NEWSPAPERS "When they first approachod HM-TH-OMW-A Phonei us, we put our diabetes educa­ ,fi£3f' 19*6Gwr*l tion program over there because ti«H«rt<* Attirr) Your life, just a little easier!" it actually helped our patient* who were a bit west of us," hos pital spokesman Terry Carroll flaid. ' *. n The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 (W)A1

Crime from page Al Malarkey's reopens 6 percent. increased from 296 in 1997 to Police officials said the city 377 in 1998. may be emerging as a safer place to live because of beefed-up On patrol patrols and community police Sgt. Peter Brokas, who heads programs that place officers in the traffic bureau, has attributed certain neighborhoods, where successes in those areas to they get to know residents and efforts such as a five-day "Drive business owners. Michigan Safely" initiative that starts today (Sunday). Extra offi­ Positive trend cers will be assigned to street The reduction in crime statis­ patrols to watch for drunken tics across the board this year drivers. carries over from last year as a Following are some highlights trend in the right direction," of the latest crime report: police officials noted in a report • Only one murder was to city leaders. "Our emphasis on reported in Westland in 1998 - quality of life issues and commu­ that of 3-year-old Darius nity service seems to be having Deshawn Conaway. His mother's its desired effect. Our efforts will boyfriend still face3 trial amid continue this year as we move allegations he killed the boy (toward) the next century." while baby-sitting him. However, Price stressed that • Incidents sniffed out by encouraging crime trends can police dogs numbered 645 in always be reversed if economic 1998, marking a 277 percent times get tough. increase. That's because last The true test will be when the year was the first full year for economy goes bad," he said. "I the program, Ryskamp said. think that's when you'll start • Criminal acts involving sex­ seeing an increase, particularly ual penetration decreased from in crimes like domestic violence." 78 to 73 during the two-year Not all violent crimes dipped period. in 1998. The number of robberies • Felonious and aggravated actually climbed to 59 from 54 in assaults dropped from 169 inci­ the previous year. dents to 142. More embezzling occurred in • Arson dipped slightly from Westland in 1998, with 79 inci­ 24 reports in 1997 to 23 last dents compared to 53 for 1997, year, but arsons have fallen by the new report shows. 50 percent between 1996 and STATF PHOTO BY BHTA.V MITCHELL Police Lt. Marc Stobbe has 1998. said an increase in embezzle­ • Reports of fraud declined Irish celebration: Daniell Gearns pours a drink at Malarkey's in Westland. The longtime Westland business, ment may be one downfall of a from 288 in 1997 to 236 last once located on Wayne Road, has reopened in the former Mike McGowan's location in time for St. Patrick's healthy economy. More jobs year, However, the number of Day.', A St. Patrick's Day party is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, featuring sing-alongs, mean that more people have an forgery' and counterfeiting inci­ bagpipes and Simon O'Talley's Irish Spring Band. Corned beef and green beer will also be part of the festiv­ opportunity to steal money. dents rose from 54 to 65. And, with more people • Reports of family child ities. The business is located at 35750 Warren, a quarter mile west of Wayne Road in Westland. employed, companies have a abuse or neglect dropped signifi­ smaller field of job-seekers from cantly during the period, dipping which to choose the best work­ from 126 incidents to 94. V- ers. • The number of newly regis­ Liquor violations rose from 50 tered firearms fell from 859 to to 74 during the two-year period 681 during the two-year period. Realtors from page Al - an increase that Ryskamp Ryskamp said gun-owners likely attributed to closer scrutiny of bought weapons in 1997. rather stores that sell to minors. than waiting, because they implementing a $108.3 million many in the community still munity is aware of our improve­ time to overcome negative per-'! More motorists also got caught feared the possibility of more bond program for classroom have the "wrong perception" of ments." she said. ceptions of past years, but they-; driving after getting drunk or restrictive legislation. technology and school building local schools, School board member Ed say they will continue to try to! using drugs. Those offenses renovations/additions. Sherman said officials are Turner said he believes that spread good news about the dis-' • A 1993-94 audit revealed working to change that percep­ Wayne-Westland students can trict. ; glaring deficiencies in classroom tion - not only with events like effectively compete with their Sherman noted that, by fall,-; curriculum. A five-year plan is Tuesday's luncheon, but also counterparts elsewhere, Wayne-Westland will have con-I Man bound over in chase now in place, and officials are through monthly cable programs "I'll put our top students up struction projects occurring at 10/ spending $2.3 million a year for and district newsletters. against the top students of other of the district's 28 school build-^. new textbooks. "We're starting to get more districts anytime," he said. ings. " •. BY RENEE SKOGLUND land police chased the van west • Students had to pay to par­ and more feedback that the com­ School officials sav it takes "We've moving." she said. STAFF WRITER down Ford Road and then on I- ticipate in limited extracurricu­ 275. Byrl Green of Taylor, who is lar activities earlier this decade, Westland police briefly lost accused of attempting to run but the school board has restored sight of the van before it was down a Westland police officer at district-funded programs includ­ spotted at an 1-275 rest stop the end of a high-speed chase, ing middle school and ninth- near Palmer Road. was bound over Thursday to grade athletics. Canton officers using police Wayne County Circuit Court for • The district provided trans­ dogs tracked through a wooded a March 25 arraignment on portation only for elementary true beauty lives in a child's heart area at the same time Westland information. students in 1993-94, but has Sgt. Jeff Trzybinski was looking The felony charges include: since restored it for all students. in a nearby residential area. assault with intent to murder, Officials have spent $1.1 million While Trzybinski was outside auto theft, receiving and conceal­ on new buses. his police Explorer, a man ing a stolen van, felony fleeing • The district is involved in slipped into the vehicle and r-v- '-• and eluding, and breaking and partnerships with outside orga­ bhe s get -o - >, s attempted to run over Trzybins­ "iSfi-ii Q entering. nizations ranging from Detroit ye s a°a S^* i-e ki. Another high-speed chase The chase began after police Diesel to Greenfield Village. 3 ensued along Palmer, over the 1- t she's c:eve-c J I' 3 responded to a break-in at the Westland Mayor Robert 275 overpass to Haggerty, where Sty \e that s ai.' he ' 0 »V ^: Vision Lanes Bowling Alley on it continued south until the man Thomas said this week that he Ford Road east of Hix in West- veered into a field. has been impressed by the dis­ land at 5:33 a.m. March 2. West- trict's rebound, although he said C\~i "or - ax- res $ , V i

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BYDAVEVARGA with the PTA,being a key link. teen high school seniors chosen es, Churchill; William Hal- • David Bosnian - DeAnne And, three special awards STAFF WRITER "This partnership has at its base were given out. clvwga®oe.homecoruni.net as Outstanding Youth for van gis, Churchill. Urso, Adams; Eilene Brandies, the philosophy that there is no dependability, integrity, involve­ • Paul Perez - Marilyn Grif­ Riley; tynn Massucci, Franklin. • The district's printing Countless hours of service. unimportant job," Watson said. ment, service and grade point fith, retired; Robert Stoner, • Cliff Bracey - Jay Lively, department and supervisor Nearly $171,000 of donations to Georgene Campbell, president average were introduced and (deceased) Frost; Doug Currie, retired; Peter Komlen, Emerson; Howard Whitefoot were present­ the school district. Selection as of the Michigan PTA, told the given a chance to thank their Frost; John McGreevy, Wilma Wagner, retired. ed a "special appreciation the best in the state at what it audience of more than 450 that parents and three teachers they Churchill. • Lindsay Delaney - Betsy award" for their solid team effort does, for the second year in a they should be proud of the Livo­ credited for their success. • Scott Risner - Gerri Stone, Conway, Hayea; Maureen Costa, and their friendly, helpful, get-it- row. nia PTA's heritage, This year's winners and their Webster; William Halvangis, Emerson; Jack Kalousek, done attitude. The Livonia PTA basked in "Wow," Campbell said, "what a selected teachers from Churchill Churchill; Jennifer Datlacqua, Franklin. • Kent Gage, the recently praises and awards recently, great place this is and you need were: Churchill. • Kelly Milligan - Kristen retired assistant superintendent during the annual Founders Day to congratulate yourself on the • Kristen Derwich - John • Garrett Wheat - Pat Lovich, Emerson; Maureen for elementary education, was celebration at Churchill High work you do." Colby, Cass; John Covert, Kurtz, Randolph; Sandy Anselm, Costa, Emerson; Mark Parish, presented an Honorary Life School. A central part of Livonia's retired; Thomas Morawa, Churchill; Nancy Mack, retired. Franklin. Membership Award for his Superintendent Ken Watson Founders Day event connects all Churchill. This year's winners and their • Sarah Platz - Larry career efforts, including making told how integral parental three parts of the PTA - stu­ • Reid Kinde - Leonard selected teachers from Franklin Shanks, McKinley; Jonathan the Reading Recovery Program a involvement is to the district, dents, parents and teachers. Fif­ Kasper, Holmes; Michael Hugh­ were: Holtfreter, Emerson; Harriet reality. Presenting the award Sawyer, Franklin. was Nancy Stramecki, Livonia This year's winners and their PTA Council president, who selected teachers from Stevenson pulled out a red-and-white were: striped Dr. Seuss cap, saying, • Christopher Harkins - "Dr. Gage, my hat goes off to Famous G Footwear you.v Ellen Hamilton, Buchanan; Nick Brand Name Shoes For Less! Nickels, Stevenson; Andrea • Christine Walczyk, past Fabian, Stevenson. president of the Livonia PTA, • Smita Kacholiya - Ralph was honored as PTA Council Plus DeBaske, Marshall; Daniel member of the year, something Brand Name Savings Shepard, retired; Dr. James not given every year and "only in Storewide! Reeves, Stevenson. exceptional cases," according to Nike & adidas Joyce Wilcox. Walczyk was cred­ • Julie Kern - Nancy 4 *"fJ6&f event, coordinated by council fi SAVE *20 Richard Braun, Hull principal; SAVE si5 Lonnie Haines, Frost; Carol vice president Lynda Scheel, also « WOMEN'S WOMEN'S XTRA TRAINER PLUS THE WISH Baker, Stevenson. featured a performance by the Other awards were part of the Stevenson High School Drama # program. Livonia's Outstanding Club showing a few scenes from Teachers of the Year - Sandra its upcoming performance of "A Attebury of Buchanan and Music Man," which will be # Susan Godfrey of Emerson - staged March 18-20. were honored. Wheelchair donations sought

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EVELYN HOLUFIELO with burial at Holy Sepulchre : CITY OF GARDEN CITY <> Item 03-99-090 moved by Waynick; supported by Lynch: RESOLVED: To Funeral services for Evelyn Hol- Cemetery in Southfveld. Officiat­ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING approve payment to Wade-Trim in the amount of $13,763.07 for professional lifield of Westland were March ing was the Rev. Dan Zaleski services rendered from 1/03/99 - 1/30/99 for the Beechwood, Birchlawn and MARCH 1,1999 12 in Harry J. Will Funeral from St. Theodore Church. Moeller Plans and Specifications. AYES: Unanimous Home in Wayne. Mrs. Curnutte died March 10 The Mayor and Council of the City of Garden City met in Regular Session on Item 03-99-085 moved by Kaledas; supported by Wiacek. RESOLVED: To #101-443-801.600. AYES: Unanimous in Wayne, was born Oct. 8, 1922, approve the Accounts Payable, as listed. AYES: Unanimous Rev. Roy Forsyth. * Item 03-99-098 moved by Kaledas; supported by Lynch: RESOLVED: To in Bay, Ark. She was a home- Miss Edgar, who died March 9 •The Mayor announced it was time to receive communications from award the Contract for removal of used oils and fluids to Bucks Oil as they Boards and/or Commissions. maker. in Hope Nursing Care Center, were the sole responsible bidder. AYES: Unanimous Surviving are her husband, was born Oct. 31, 1902. She was No communications from Boards and/or Commissions were received. 7^H •^r»1»-*rtrirV<»"ii8*rsj-y?*iWi,f* : i/H-r-jr v» A • • VT* •y. * f* as -e/v *: Theodore Church in Westland 7405. The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 *A5 Funding higher education Schoolcraft to host Engler seeks tier system, end to tax credits public safety job fair Sam James, a police officer many fields including infor­ for the city of Ann Arbor and mation services, data pro­ BY TIM RICHARD and Northern. or $8,952 per student. assistant coordinator of the cessing, statistics, crime pre­ $rAir WRITER Engler's budget message says [email protected] Wayne County Regional vention, psychological profil­ 4 the four tiers reflect "comparable U-M Ann Arbor Police Academy at School­ ing, public relations and !'The University of Michigan is programs and use statewide President Lee Bollinger called Oakland U. craft College, loves his training. ynique because it's "a precious average costs." the tier formula "unwise. It "This is our fourth consecutive career. A graduate of the 'We are looking for people treasure" that does brain "It's a beginning. We need a takes away the role of the Legis­ year of record enrollment," said academy and the son of a with educational back­ research. start," said second-term Rep. lature to make annual complex Gary Russi, president of the police officer, James says he grounds from all areas," he Oakland I inversity is unique Patricia Godchaux, R-Birming- judgments. Every single univer­ eighth largest state university. likes being a role model in said. "Our current academy because its enrollment is boom­ ham, a member of the panel. sity is special- Abandon the idea OU has 14,300 and expects to go the community and literally classes have a number of ing, particularly at the expensive "Everyone says, 'We are each of formula funding altogether." to 17,000 by 2005. held to a higher standard of people with degrees, includ­ graduate level. our tier," complained Rep. Jon Engler's formula, if enacted, And the greatest growth has behavior than most people. ing one with a law degree Michigan State University is Jellema, R-Grand Haven, a would force up U-M tuition 4 to been at the costlier graduate "The thing I like most is and another in fashion mar­ unique bin tuse of its faculty effi­ third-termer. "This Uier funding} 5 percent, Bollinger predicted. level. OU ranks third only to U- that no day is the same," he keting." ciency (up 11 percent) and its lid is a step in the right direction." "Historically, university M and Wayne State in number said. "There is always vari­ Candidates for public safe­ on tuition hikes. He called the universities' oppo­ resources have tracked personal of graduate degrees awarded. ety. In the same hour, you ty careers should possess Wayne State University is sition "a little disheartening." income growth in the state "We have 20 new degree pro­ can deal with people from all integrity, maturity, a sense unique because it has research • Ending tax credits for stu­ which has been 5 percent a grams," he said, citing the mas­ backgrounds and education­ of dedication and duty, be status while serving "place- dents' families where colleges year." Income growth in 1999 ter of business degree in health al levels. It's always chal­ self-motivated and require bound" heads of families who are hold down tuition hikes. Engler was 3.5 percent. He would like 5 care and the pioneer work of the lenging." little supervision, James "under-prepared." wants to reallocate it to give 1.5 percent more but could cap Eye Research Institute. James and representatives said. In addition, they need Eastern Michigan University, percent more to every university tuition if he got 3.5 percent Russi was one of the few presi­ from more than 60 public computer and public rela­ first teachers college west of the that holds tuition hikes to 3 per­ more. dents to support Engler's tier safety agencies will be on tions skills. Allegheny Mountains, is unique cent or less. U-M-Ann Arbor enrollment plan because "it recognizes per- hand at Schoolcraft College's "Many agencies have because it prepares more teach­ Godchaux said the tax credit, has been stable at 36,000 to student disparities, it recognizes Public Safety Career Fair 4- implemented community ers and school administrators passed in 1995 and sponsored by 38,000 for 30 years. U-M has there are enough similarities to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March policing, and communication than any college in the nation. Sen. Loren Bennett, R-Canton, expanded summer and non- warrant grouping by instruction­ 24, to talk about career skills are essential," James But that wasn't what the "hasn't done what it's supposed degree offerings. al programs, it applies a floor opportunities, answer ques­ said. "You have to be a per­ House Appropriations subcom­ to do." Universities beat the sys­ He said the Engler formula across-the-board before the for­ tions and accept resumes. son with tact and patience, mittee on university budgets tem by "bumping it up big one puts all engineering programs - mula is applied, it uses $4,500 as The fair will be held at the because you will have a was looking for March 10 as it year and then easing off in the civil, nuclear, mechanical - into a benchmark, and it doesn't take Radcliff Center, 1751 Rad- great amount of responsibili­ pondered Gov. John Engler's second and third years," she one lump, though their costs funding from other universities." cliff Street, Garden City. ty as well as power." proposed $1.48 billion higher said. vary. "We will offer new majors Russi agreed the tuition tax James said modern law education budget for fiscal 2000. In general, the 15 state uni­ in biological science," he said, credit should be scrapped, but enforcement encompasses His base support is up 1.5 per­ versities get one-third to half pointing to ongoing work on the money should be built into Please see iOfi FAIR, AS cent while the prison system is their revenue from the state gen- Alzheimer's disease. due for 8.6 percent more. eral fund budget, one-fourth Like most other presidents, Please see FUNDING, AS Engler is proposing two from student fees and the rest Bollinger^ wants money from the changes the university presi­ from private gifts, research con­ tuition tax credit built into base dents dislike: tracts and federal grants. funding rather than being doled '//!>('/' (i)V(lt .-1/ Kulbjc fnrPn > (,"l! • A four-tier system of fund­ Since the 1970s, state aid has out as incentives. ing .per resident student. 1) at declined as a percentage. Rep. Engler proposes $333.3 mil­ $8,500 each, MSU. 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K t As space permits, the Observer Class of 1979 works, com phone number to Fred Kashouty, (248)851-7620 PLYMOUTH (j. *A & Eccentric Newspapers print, Nov. 26 at the Birmingham QROtSE POtNTE 21528 Raymond, St. Clair Class of 1989 Class of 1969 Without charge, announcements Country Club. January-June classes of 1949 Shores 48082 or call (810) 294- Nov. 27 at Baker's of Milford. Aug. 6-8 at the Novi Hilton of class reunions. Send the (248) 647-2155 or (248) 642-6051 Welcoming party Sept. 17 at the 7512 or (313) 881-2023 (313) 621-8350 Hotel in Novi. information to Reunions, Observ­ CHERRY HILL Grosse Pointe Hunt Club in JOHN GLENN Class of 1979 (248) 4461028 or Karlancast® '" er & Eccentric Newspapers, Class of 1983 Grosse Pointe Woods, sit-down Class of 1979 Nov. 27 at the Novi Hilton Hotel aol. com, or (734) 420-3811 or 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Reunion and alumni family pic­ dinner Sept. 18 at the Detroit Oct. 2 at the Wayne Ford Civic in Novi. PHS1969© aol. com 48150. Please include the date nic is planned for August. Country Club in Grosse Pointe League in Westland. (248) 344-8767 Class of 1964 of the reunion and the first and (734) 729-6783 Farms and brunch Sept. 19 at (734) 595-7892 or (734) 722-7214 Class of 1994 A reunion is planned for June last name of at least one con­ the Bayview Yacht Club. Class of 1989 A reunion is being planned. 25-27. tact person, and a telephone DEARBORN FORDSON (248) 476-3270 (248) 486-7917 or (734) 994-3488-' Class of 1989 (313)885-2197 Oct. 9 at Roma's of Garden City. number. PLYMOUTH CANTON Aug. 14 at Hawthorne Valley GROSSE POINTE SOUTH (248) 366-9493, press U2 NORTH FARMINGTON ALL SAINTS Country Club in Westland. Class of 1979 LIVONIA BENTLEY Class of 1969 Class of 1979 Class of 1950 (248) 366-9493, press #8 Aug. 21 at the Grosse Pointe Class of 1964 Oct, 2 at the Double Tree Suites Aug. 7 at the Holiday Inn-West 1$ planning a "Millennium in Southfield. in Livonia. FARMINOTON Hunt Club in Grosse Pointe July 24 at the Holiday Inn- Lau­ Reunion" for November 2000. Woods. rel Park in Livonia. (248) 360-7004, press #2 (734) 397-8766 or www. reunion- (248) 437-9735 Class of 1989 Class of 1979 works, com Nov. 26 st the Best Western (800) 677-7800 or by e-mail at (734) 416-5993 or Tink@ ANN ARBOR HURON reunions© taylorpub. com. mediaone. net Nov. 26 at the Dearborn Inn in PLYMOUTH SALEM Hotel in Farmington. Dearborn. Nov. 26 at the Holiday Inn- (248) 360-7004, press U HAZEL PARK UVONIA FRANKLIN Class of 1979 North Campus in Ann Arbor. (248) 737-4419 Aug. 14 at the Holiday Inr-Lau- FARMINGTON HILLS HARRISON Class of 1974 Class of 1979 (734) 397-8766 or wiviu. reunion- NORTHVILLE rel Park in Livonia. Class of 1978 A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. Aug. 7 at the DoubleTree Suites works, com (800) 677-7800 or by e-mail at in Southfield. Class of 1979 (800) 677-7800 or by e-mail at Nov. 27 at the Best Western reunions© taylorpub. com. ANN ARBOR PIONEER Hotel in Farmington Hills. reunions© taylorpub. com. (248) 366-9493, press #3 July 10 at the Italian America Class of 1989 (734) 397-8766 or www. reunion- HENRY FORD TRADE MADISON Club in Livonia. P0NT1AC Oct. 23 at the Crowne Plaza in works, com Class of 1949 Class of 1974 (800) 677-7800 or by e-mail at January, June and Summer Ann Arbor. reunions© taylorpub. com. classes of 1949 GARDEN CITY WEST A reunion is planned for June. A reunion is planned for April (800 677-7800 or reunions® tay- Class of 1974 Oct. 9 at King's Court Castle Class of 1968 (313) 565-2392 or (734) 261-8546 24. lorpub. com (810) 795-0266 or (248) 548-6044 Is planning a reunion. Restaurant at Canterbury Vil­ A reunion is planned for Septem­ HIGHLAND PARK (800 677-7800 or reunions© tay­ lage in Orion. BISHOP BORQESS ber. Class of 1969 MERCY lorpub. com (248) 391-4389 or (248) 6250795 Class of 1989 (517) 522-4893, (734)213-4350 Is planning a reunion. Class of 1949 A Reunion is planned for August. or (248) 486-5170 (313) 864-5943, (313) 583-5418 noon-4:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the NOVI REDFORO THURSTON (313) 271-3050, Ext. 189 (days), Class of 1979 or (313) 867-3201 Marriott Inn in Livonia Class of 1979 Class of 1969 (248) 552-8020 (days), or (248) Oct. 9 at the Holiday Inn-West January-June classes of 1950-51 (248) 349-8589. Sept. 11 at the Holiday Inn in May 1 at St, Michael's Church in 723-1907 in Livonia. Are planning a reunion. Class of 1950 Livonia. Redford, with a pre-reunion get- together on April 30 at Wooly BROTHER RICE/MARIAN (734) 397-8766 or www. reunion- Send name, address and tele­ Is planning a reunion for 2000. (248) 360-7004, press #1 Bully's in Northville. (734) 4530157, (734) 261-4827 or (517) 548-3535 REDFORD UNION Class of 1979 Aug. 28 at the Novi Hilton Hotel What Happens when in Novi. (313) 592-8537 or (734) 4160807 Class of 1949 Is planning a reunion for September. Nature and (313) 937-9329 or (734) 427-4268 or (248) 349-1331 Class of 1964 ~—; A reunion is planned for Octo- | ber; all former RU students wel- ; Time Meet? come. (734) 427 1327 '• Class of 1989 ' I Is planning a reunion. ', (313) 532-9414 or reunion89@ \ juno. com You could have the First baby in 2000 ROYAL OAK KIMBALL Class of 1989 : r^vr^ Nov. 26 at the Fox and Hound in Troy. #..-¾ ?*^K (248) 366-7004, press #8 F&.# 3 EJtS/- ST. ALPHONSUS

' .._ ; L\I^M-*I Class of 1954 If pregnancy is in your plans for. *>»»»** Sept. 18 at Toppers in Dear-; if born. the time for pregnancy may be riow. Sybilla Roy, 29839 Greenland, Livonia 48154 ST. HEOWiO Oakwood Hospital Annapolis-Wayne^ Class of 1954 Oct. 1 at St. Mary's Cultural will award the first baby bomaf^ Center in Livonia. Oakwood Annapolis in tlie y< (313) 278-8890 ST. LADISLAUS 2000, a $2,000 savings bond, ' '• 'SfeN Classes of 1978-79 Are planning a reunion. (261) 370-8537 or (248)543-8664 From the time you learn of .*"-» ST. MARY'S OF REDFORO Class of 1979 pregnancy an Oakwood :¾ Sept. 11 at the Novi Hilton Hotel 3ft m in Novi. affiliated physician will :#• (734) 4320774 or (734) 254-9616 ...•«*s K you throughout your p SOUTHQATE SCHAFER ••*> Class of 1974 pregnancy. From expert J Is planning a reunion. (734) 676-7330 or (734) 676-5542 to sound medical advkev TAYLOR CENTER 1 educational classes and : Class of 1979 Nov. 27 at the Marriott Hotel in resources, you and yOur.bal Romulus. (248) 3607004, press #7 ?*&'«*turn• will receive exceptional care, TAYLOR TRUMAN >.*• Class of 1989 Nov. 6 at the Holiday Inn Her­ After your delivery, you and i ••.* itage Center in Southgate. (734) 467-7694 or (734) 676-8906 your baby can settle into the Class of 1979 Nov. 13 at the Holiday Inn Her­ comfort of our newly itage Center in Southgate. (734) 397-8766 or www, reunion- remodeled suites, while being works, com attended to by friendly and TRENTON .,, Class of 1989 ^/'Z caring staff. Aug. 28 at Arnaldo's Banquet"*"*3* Center in Rivcrview. -.vw^« (248) 360-7004, press #6 ;3£'S •>•«.•• ..j* Schedule your appointment UTKJA ***-\» Class of 1989 *•«£•» today and receive a free booky; Aug. 20 at Adiamo's in Warrem * (800) 677-7800 or reunions© taj-Z "What to Expect WbeH You're lor pub. com ''L-iZ 9 WALLED LAKE WESTERN '•-.«e> -a Expecting,' * during your ^ «.T!*1 tH Class of 1979 '.'-ap-^ w appointment. 1 Aug. 14 at DoubleTree Guest «**. •: "3 Suites in Southfield. - ?£: (248) 366-9493, press #/ WATERFORO Class of 1979 : Is planning a reunion. (248) 674-3946 WAYNE Class of 1950 Is looking for classmates for its 50th class reunion. •.•V-v&Jfefi y (734) 428-9379 or (734) 721-8036 Oue book per household while supplfcf WAYNE MEMORIAL Clnssof 1983 Sept. 26 at Roma's of Garden m City is>».m\ Oakwood Hospital Annapolis - Wayne (248) 360-7004, press HI YP8UANTI Class of 1989 HOO-Ui-Wl.U Oakwood Oct.. 2 at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor. '248) 360 700-1, prvss M

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The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY,MARCH 14, 1999 *A7 lobbying SMART to offer free Area lawmakers team up to ban waste imports rides on St. Pat's night Statistics show that almost and Wayne MADD chapters BYKENABRAMCZYK half of the traffic fatalities on have committed themselves Michigan from being a garbage St. Patrick's Day are alcohol- to making St. Patrick's Day a STAFF WRITER dump for other states," said Pat­ [email protected] related, and the worst day for safer holiday. terson. traffic deaths, according to Taking the bus is one of Congress may start allowing From Oct. 1, 1997, to Sept. 30, Mothers Against Drunk many alternatives for people states to limit the disposal of 1998, Michigan landfills housed Drivers. who choose to drink, but not waste imported from Canada or 46.7 million cubic yards, an That's why the Wayne, drive. Bar and restaurant . transported from other states. increase of 3 million or 7 percent Oakland and Macomb county owners may also help with Three bills have been intro­ over the previous year, according branches of MADD and the other suggestions of how peo­ duced in U.S. Congress allowing to the report on solid waste Suburban Mobility for ple can get home safely from states to either limit or even issued in February by the Michi­ Regional Transportation have their holiday events. ban the disposal of out-of-state gan Department of Environmen­ announced that SMART will waste sent t.o Michigan land­ tal Quality's solid waste divi­ offer free bus rides after 6 For information about fills. That move would help two sion. p.m. on Wednesday, March SMART bus service, call lawmakers in western Wayne Canadian waste constitutes 17, to make St. Patrick's Day t313) 962-5515 from 6:30 a.m. County in their drive to ban the 2.5 million cubic yards, or 5.5 a safer holiday. until 6 p.m. A telephone import of solid waste from percent'of all waste deposited in Canada or other states into For three years SMART information operator will be Michigan landfills, and an and the Macomb, Oakland available to answer questions Michigan. increase of 5.2 percent over the Currently, out-of-state waste previous year. All out-of-state transportation and disposal is imports total 12.3 percent of the House action: State Rep. Senate action; State Sen. governed by the federal Inter­ waste disposed in Michigan SHOP-AT.HOME 1-800-444-3983 state Commerce Act, so the state Bruce Patterson, R-Can- Loren Bennett, R-Canton, landfills. of Michigan cannot prohibit the ton, introduced at bill in introduced legislation in Bennett hasn't contacted waste until Congress revises the the House prohibiting a the Senate prohibiting a members of the Michigan con­ act to allow states to regulate gressional delegation yet. aIt Hunter Douglas Custom Blinds & Pleated Shades hauler from transporting hauler from transporting i i i I i I r i » i » i I « solid waste transportation. t gives me a foot in the door. It U.S. Sen. Charles Robb, R-Va., or disposing out-of-state or disposing out-of-state will tell them 'This is the will of % introduced a bill to give gover­ solid waste in Michigan. solid waste in Michigan. the Michigan Legislature, help nors the power to limit the us carry out that will,' " Bennett 65% 65* B5 75% Canton, would prefer a ban. practice of it." amount of out-of-state waste. said. DUETTE® UBHTLWES® COUNTRY «0008* Robb's legislation would freeze Bennett and state Rep. Bruce Michigan's land should be Bennett also knows that any honeycomb NPUUSE* guarded and protected as an shades aluminum blinds wooror2d blind" s garbage imports to 1998 levels Patterson, R-Canton, introduced national ban will affect trash 1" or 1/2" and halt the import of waste legislation in the Senate and asset, Bennett said. exports out of Michigan, particu­ from those states which have House prohibiting a hauler from "We have some of the most larly hazardous waste transport­ demonstrated an inability to transporting or disposing out-of- inexpensive (landfill) rates in ed to Canada. manage trash within their bor­ state solid waste in Michigan. the country." "I can only assume that if we ders. Bennett's district houses three Bennett and Patterson hope put barriers one way, we'll have landfills that accept imported they can get legislative approval U.S. Rep. Paul Gillmore, R- barriers the other way," Bennett W'rth four htation, and $hop-6t-Home there's ahvoys a slote near you.' Ohio, proposed a bill to allow and out-of-state trash in Canton, on their respective bills, then said. states to tax waste, regulate it or Van Buren and Sumpter town­ submit them to Congress where Bennett suspects that this tOTUMK MSTKAMMUI mUMMMTI move it, while another Gillmore ships. Bennett wasn't critical of he can use the bill as a lobbying issue, along with most other TMY/KKMSm CMTM/WSTUM 1/VfKA point. 6C4Sbe*feM crm^t* 33e$4 04rtU»H VWhmbto bill would prohibit waste from those specific landfills, but said issues involving the federal gov­ (2tt)l7t-l«1l (734)N1»74M (]«) t2Mlti (tium-im any other state or country. he just wants it banned. "It's not "We will continue to encourage ernment, "will take a very long State Sen. Loren Bennett, R- any individual site, it's just the any steps in Congress that will time" to get action. give us the authority to keep

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drawn his veto of the county McNamara tion, arrest and prosecution of /,'•-• commission's approval of addi­ wrote. suspected felons as opposed to tional funds for the auditor gen­ McNamara additional legislative oversight," eral's office and county commis­ had vetoed a McNamara said. The Medicare Blue Enhanced sion expendi­ $445,000 bud­ Solomon Last Thursday, commissioners tures. get transfer referred budget adjustments of Basic option includes McNamara intended for $315,000 for the prosecuting sent a letter on Auditor General Brendan Dun- attorney to its Ways and Means March 1 to leavy's office and county commis­ Committee. prescription, vision and Commission sion expenditures. On Feb. 4 Solomon would not comment on Chairman county commissioners had what agreement was reached with R i c a r d o approved a budget amendment to McNamara. When asked about hearing care: Solomon increase Dunleavy's budget by the' $315,000 for the prosecutor's informing him $320,000 and increase the com­ office, Solotnon said: "We haven't of his decision. mission expenditures by finalized thatyet. All I can say is • Prescription drug.xoverage: small copayments for "As a result $125,000. The money was taken he's withdrawn the veto." of the agree­ McNamara from the genera] fund. Solomon said he and McNama­ prescription drugs or refills (50% or $10 generic, $20 brand ment reached at In his veto letter, McNamara ra were "trying to move the name). $400 annual maximum ($100 per quarter) our meeting last Thursday, I had informed Solomon he want­ county forward." hereby withdraw the veto of ed the money spent for the coun­ "We came to an agreement, enrolled ordinance 99-49 submit­ ty prosecutor's office to address but there's nothing to tell on the • Vision Care: an annual eye exam for a $10 copayment plus ted by my office on Feb. 15 relat- what he called a "serious back­ agreement," Solomon said. an annual discount on frames and lenses for glasses • Hearing Care: an annual hearing exam with a $10 Job fair from page A5 copayment According to James, patrol Candidates for the Fire Tech­ In addition to representatives Medicare Blue covers everything Medicare does — and more — persons in a police department nology Program should be high of the Schoolcraft programs, earn a starting salary of about school graduates with good driv­ other agencies at the career fair for no monthly premium! $30,000, which can grow to ing records, physically fit, self- include police and fire depart­ $50,000. The Schoolcraa Police directed, self-confident, respon­ ments from Ann Arbor, Dear­ Academy has a placement rate sible and compassionate, Rivard born, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, of 90 percent or more, and agen­ said. The program has a place­ Eastern Michigan University, cies recruit at the Garden City ment rate of about 85 percent, East Lansing, Fraser, Grand Or, choose the Premier option center on a weekly basis. James but graduates who complete the Rapids, Inkster, Livonia, added this is an excellent time program in May must wait until Northville, Novi, Pittsfield to seek a career in law enforce­ the following February to apply Township, Port Huron, Romu­ and for $30 a month* you get ment because many depart­ for a job, which is when munici­ lus, Royal Oak, Southfield, ments have personnel retiring palities accept applications. Southgate, Taylor, Troy, Van after 25 years on the job. Starting salaries are about Buren, Waterford and Westland; increased prescription The same turnover phe­ $28,000, Rivard said. public safety departments from nomenon is occurring in fire The Schoolcraft Fire Technolo­ Beverly Hills, Highland Park coverage and an annual vision departments, said Clyde Rivard, gy Program includes two-year and Oak Park; Huron Valley poprdinator of the Fire Technolo­ full- and part-time curricula and Medstar ambulance -compa­ gy Program at Schoolcraft and a leading to an associate degree, nies; the Michigan Army allowance. lieutenant with the Livonia Fire and a one-year program leading National Guard, Michigan Department. However, he cau­ to a certificate. Department of Corrections and tioned that it is more difficult to To earn an associate degree Michigan State Police; the U.S. If you live in Michigan,* and are eligible for get into the firefighting field with the academy, candidates Air Force, Border Patrol, Coast than the public safety arena must be at least 18 years old, Guard, Marshal Service, Secret Medicare, then Blue Care Network Medicare Blue l^cause departments are small­ and if they are not sponsored by Service and Federal Bureau of er" and the turnover rate is a policy agency, must have 41 Investigation; Detroit Metropoli­ is the health care plan for you! Medicare Blue's lower. semester hours of college credits tan Airport and the Wayne Rivard, who wanted to be a in appropriate subjects. County Sheriff and Human network of carefully screened medical professionals firefighter from the time he was Both James and Rivard agree Resources departments; and a small boy, said every day is the proportion of students spon­ Meijer, Sears and Target securi­ in your community includes more than 4,000 different, and the job is chal­ sored by safety or firefighting ty departments. lenging, secure and rewarding. agencies has dropped, and now For more information, call doctors and 41 hospitals. Chances are your "Firefighters appear when an the majority of students take (734)462-4421. Schoolcraft Col­ emergency is in progress," he classes before getting a job. Stu­ lege is at 18600 Haggerty, doctor's already part of the plan! said. "People can see us do our dents who successfully complete between Six Mile and Seven jobs and know we are handling the programs must pass state Mile, just west of 1-275 in Livo­ the problem." certification exams. nia. 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base funding, not doled out as university's taking on an urban wise they need the Scholastic incentives. Without the tuition mission. "What sets you apart Aptitude Test. 1-888-333-3129 restraint grants, OU students from Wayne State?" asked Rep. • Many WSU students are can expect a 3.9 percent hike in A.T. Frank, D-Saginaw. transfers from community col­ ext. 900 (toll free) tuition and fees; with them, "The urban-rural distinction is leges and have demonstrated tuition will rise "at or below 3 not clear," McPherson replied. they can do university work. percent." Engler proposes almost $300 • Many take "pre-matricula- TDD 1-800-257-9980 Engler proposes $47 million million for MSU. Currently, tion courses" to prove they can for OU versus the current year's MSU gets $279 million or $7,623 be admitted into degree pro­ (for hearing disabled) $43.5 million or $4,170 per stu­ per student. grams. dent. Engler proposes $237 million for WSU. Currently it gets $223 Wayne State million or $9,991, highest per- Michigan State One side of WSU is a "compre­ student allotment in the state. "The faculty course load is up hensive national urban universi­ Medicare Blue 11.7 percent," said President M. ty," a research institution in Peter McPherson. "For five years Detroit that has populated the Eastern Michigan we have held tuition (increases) state with professional people. "The governor's budget puts Educational Seminars at the CPI (consumer price Another side of WSU is "place- more pressure on tuition," index) rate of 2.8 percent. We'd bound" students with families to warned EMU President William have $14 million more if we had support, not always fully pre­ Shelton. Plymouth South Livonia charged (tuition hikes) at the pared for college, high mainte­ He opposes the four-tier fund­ Tuesday, March 16 Monday, March 15 rate of increase of the Big Ten." nance costs because of so many ing formula because ul prefer That was music to Jellema's part-time students and older real dollar support for students. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. ears, and he encouraged MSU to buildings, a need to install fiber As long as we use percentages, at Bill Knapp's at Bill Knapp's keep on that course. optic technology, and high costs we'll never find a magical formu­ 32955 Plymouth Rd. McPherson went on, "Our for upper level courses because la." 40900 Ann Arbor Rd. study abroad program, with so many students have trans­ With just a 1.5 percent 1,600 students, is the largest in ferred after two years at a com­ increase in base funding, he. Westland the country. We'd like to double munity college. said, EMU students would see a Redford it to 3,000. It's gotta be a pro­ State aid has been generous, tuition hike of 5.6 percent. But if Wednesday, March 24 Tuesday, March 16 gram for the average family." "but not as generous as it may the tuition tax credit money is 2 p.m. 2 p.m. But McPherson said MSU's appear," said President Irvin folded into the base, tuition at Bill Knapp's funding is $1,800 per student Reid. hikes could be held to 3 percent. at Tim Morton's behind others in its tier. "I'm Reid said he would prefer that Shelton said. 11307 Telegraph Rd. 36601 Warren Ave. being raided for faculty because funds from ending the tax credit Enrollments have been stable of salaries by the best institu­ program be used in base funding at 23,500. Shelton hopes for tions in the country." rather than doled out as an 24,500 by next fall. With 43,000 students, MSU incentive. Though known as a teachers' still is growing, he said. Lawmakers zeroed in on college, EMIT also has developed McPherson endorsed Englcr's whether WSU uses "open enroll­ business programs, notably a plan to drop the tax credit plan ment" for admissions rather "compressed MBA program for but would prefer the money be than setting high standards Masco Corp. employees"' in Tay­ rolled into base funding rather Reid's answer: lor, Shelton said. than given as incentive grants. • High school graduates sock­ Engler proposes $80 7 million Two lawmakers twitted ing freshman admission need n for EMU Currently, it gets $7H McPherson about a land grant 2.75 grade point average Other million or $4,364 per student. Blue Care Network Madonna University to open registration Medicare Blue

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Kccly WvRonik. Editor 734 953 2105 nn thi* *.V«MV Mtp / 'observer ecccntric.com Sunday. March 14,1999 2 UNIQUE Roll out the red carpet on Oscar Night

BY KEELY WYGONIK STAFF WRITER [email protected] KELM LEWTON Oscar Night is special for movie lovers and a good excuse to have a party. After all, you'll be up half the night watching the show on TV, so Final touches why not have some company? "We're rolling out the red carpet, make lasting and people are getting dressed up,* said Harriet Jacobson of West Bloomfield, one of the producers impression (committee chairwomen) for the "Reach for the Stars Academy 1 hen I make that dish it Awards Night Celebration," at the doesn't look as good as Hollywood style home of Rose Ann "W yours" or "it always and Bernard Rosenthal in Water- tastes good but doesn't look nice." ford. The event will benefit the These comments, and many more Organization for Educational like them, are consistently being Resources and Technological Train" brought to my attention by students ing, which raises money for ORT and clients alike. In a professional students in the U.S., Russia, Israel kitchen, there are many stations and around the world. including: broiler, soup and sauces, "Reach for the Stars Academy and pastries to name a few. But the Awards Night Celebration" is open one station where presentation skills to all ORT supporters who are first are put to the test is my personal time donors of $100 or who upgrade favorite Garde-Manager "Gar mu last year's contribution by at least $25. For more information about ORT or the Reach for the Stars Playground for creativity event, call (248) 855-9820. Guests Early in my career, 1 found this will be entered in a national draw­ station to be a virtual playground for ing for two round-trip tickets to Los culinary creativity. My first (what 1 Angeles and a weekend visit for two considered) real position of substance at the Summit Hotel Bel Air. in the restaurant world was at Opus Please see OSCAR, B2 One in Detroit with then Executive Chef Peter Loren. I ran the day shift Garde-Manager department. My days were filled with fabulous tasks such as making mosaic terrines, pates, designing flow, layout BY PEGGY MARTINELLI-EVERTS Sowing seeds and garnish for extravagant buffet SPECIAL WRITER Frozen flavor platters, and my most favorite of all, Tomatoes and peppers are good lake a Fresh Look at Here's a trick from Lisa lacobelli. a vegetables that must be started making ice cream. I still hold my u wonderful Italian cook: ground that I was the first person to Nutrition" is the theme of Whether you grow your own herbs or indoors in mid-March or purchased make Oreo cookie ice cream. T this year's National purchase them fresh from the super­ at a nursery for late May or early Nutrition Month celebration. market, here's a good way to preserve June planting. Watermelon and At Opus One I acquired one of my STATK PHOTO BY TO)! HOFTHEYEt! Since this is the time when we them. cantaloupe can be started indoors present day "ooh and aah" skills — Party preparations: Michael making butter roses. Although, I begin to think about gardening, I'd First, thoroughly wash and dry your as well. Sowing seeds at home can herbs. Remove leaves from stems, par­ swore at the beginning I'd never be like to plant seeds of good nutrition be rewarding and educational. Jacobson (left), Cindy in your mind. You can plant them ticularly if the stems are tough. (Lisa Children love to see the seed they Franklin (center) and Harri­ able to meet production demands of only removes the large stems from this difficult task, Chef Loren would in your garden once the threat of plant grow into food. It's a good et Jacobson are getting ready frost has passed. basil. The smaller, tender stems she way to teach them about eating a just grin and say, "just practice you'll leaves intact.) for a "Reach for the Stars get there,1' and I did. A garden doesn't have to be elab­ Put the cleaned, dried herbs in a freez­ variety of vegetables. Many times orate to be enjoyable. In fact, you children are more willing to try a Academy Awards Night Cele­ A Garde-Manager's duties could er bag, seal, label and freeze. bration." Chocolate roses are vary from A to Z, depending on the don't even need a yard. A few pots When thoroughly frozen, crumble the new vegetable if they watched it house where he or she worked. This placed on a sunny deck or porch herbs and remove all air from bag. grow from a seed. one of the many surprises department normally produces all can provide a summer and To use, just add some of the frozen, awaiting guests. autumn's worth of wonderful crumbled herbs right into soups, stews Grocery store fresh cold sauces, dressings, pates, terrines, and pasta sauces. salads and cold hors d'oeurves. herbs, vegetables and fruits. We are very fortunate since we When planning your garden My friend spfinkles frozen basil and Oscar Party Tip Sheet oregano right on top of her homemade can enjoy fresh fruits and vegeta­ there are a few factors to consider: Ingredient for success pizzas. You can really taste the fresh bles all year long. Produce from • Think Hollywood - Dress up as your The key ingredient for successful the herbs, vegetables and fruits difference. around the world arrives fresh favorite celebrity and encourage guests presentation of a dish is attention to that you enjoy eating, the adapt­ daily. to do the same. Add style and flair to detail and proper garnish. ability of those plants to Michi­ In March strawberries, rhubarb, your room with a few inexpensive party The new professional chef defines gan's growing conditions, the grow, and along with peas and asparagus and artichokes are in favors like gotd-colored napkins, paper amount of space you have, and how garnish as: "An edible decoration or onions, can be planted outdoors in peak season. plates and balloons. much time, energy and money you accompaniment to a dish." mid- to late March. April brings tomatoes, oranges • Keep your guests on the edge of their want to invest. I urge you to think For example, let's take a commonly Green beans, green onions, and snap beans into our markets seats - Hold an Oscar pool. Ask guests about planting for variety. to select their "picks' from a printed prepared dish such as beef tenderloin, cucumbers and zucchini are also in greater supply and quality always a nice addition to a cocktail sheet of nominees for major categories, Turn over a new leaf quite hardy and will add variety to Look for cucumbers, bell peppers including "Best Movie" and "Best Direc­ buffet. It presents nicely as a main your diet. Carrots are a great and sweet corn in May. Green leafy vegetables such as tor." Add a few categories of your own center item, and is a substantial and source of beta carotene. Starches like "First Oscar Winner Whose Speech spinach and kale are ready to plant Be adventurous. Try a fruit or elegant food for entertaining. When is Cut Off by the Band." or "First Oscar- and harvest early. They are a great such as potatoes or corn give us vegetable that you haven't tasted approaching the task of garnishing a carbohydrates. before. Winner to Thank the Academy/ Create a source of potassium and fiber. dramatic finale by awarding the winner of tenderloin platter, some questions Herbs you start from seed now Peggy Martinelli-Ecerts. R.D.. of you might want to ask yourself are, t Swiss chard is easy to grow. It is the pool with a bouquet of flowers. can flavor dishes year-round. dlarkston, is a registered dietitian "What do I like to eat with beef?" a source of beta carotene, and deli­ and director of clinical operations • Spotlight on food - Serve a variety of "What goes with beef tenderloin?" cious when quickly blanched and Easy-to-grow herbs include pars­ for HDS Services, a Farrmngtan hot and cold dishes that are easy yet eie- After thinking, you might come up seasoned with salt and pepper. ley, cilantro, oregano, sage, mint, gant. Arrange the stations at convenient with a design such as: Herb & Pepper Arugula, another leafy vegetable, marjoram, rosemary and thyme. Hills based food seri'ice and hospi­ locations around the Oscar-viewing area Crusted Tenderloin of Beef presented will add zip to your salad bowl. All of these are perennials, and tality management and consulting to ensure easy 3ccess to the food and a with caramelized balsamic onions, Most salad greens are easy to will come up year after year. company. clear view of the TV. This also helps keep roasted peppers, a sprig of thyme and people Out of the kitchen while you work. a roasted bulb of sweet and sticky A:-v-rVtfc- 03"~t As*.o:i.v-c^> garlic all arranged on a large white platter with petite rolls for sandwich making. These items combined will make a fabulous presentation, and taste good Add Lentil Sauced Rotini to your cancer fighting arsenal too. It is what you want your presen­ tation to be — functional, good tast­ 1 trust that you Rotini is low m fat and loaded with Add broth, lentils, bay leaf and MAIN DISH didn't trade your bran fiber and vegetables It also has lots of ing, and pleasing to the eye. LENTIL SAUCED ROTINI MIRACLE Have you ever been to a restaurant thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to flakes for a doughnut those cancer fighting antioxidants like 1 teaspoon oiive oil with a few friends, where everyone low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes after you heard the lutein in the spinach and lycopene in ordered something completely differ­ 1 medium onion, chopped Remove bay leaf. Add tomatoes Cover news that fiber might the tomatoes All these nutrients, and ent, but each plate came garnished 1 medium carrot, chopped and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until not prevent colon can­ a wonderful flavor, combine to make cer Hold on to that with a big hunk of purple kale? You 2 teaspoons garlic, minced the lentils are tender this recipe one of my favorites quickly move it to the side, or off the 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable can of beans, too, it Stir in spinach, (.'over and cook for Hot nil is macaroni in a corkscrew plate completely, to better maneuver broth {I like Pritikert) may come in handy aliout 5 minutes, or until spinach is shape 1 make it my pasta choice often.'.. your food without "purple forest inter­ 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed after this brief discus wilted. Season with pepper. Add to sion Those little smuggles trap the delec­ ruption." 1 bay leaf warm, cooked rotini. Sprinkle with Cancer is a complex table sauce better than plain spaghetti* These are the principles Garde- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4 Parmesan cheese. MURIEL Managor work against. The whole teaspoon dried WAGNER disease It's not likely The small amount of Freshly grated Serves 6. concept, in n nut shell, is that garnish 6 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped that a single nutrient Parmesan cheese in the recipe adds ; should be related to and in good tnste (2 cups) Food values per serving: will turn out to he the less than 2 grams of fat per serving, it's: sole protector Hut. there's no argu­ with the main item. 4 cups spinach leaves, washed Calories, 354; fat, 1.2g; saturated fat. really a fiavor bargain ment that a high fiber diet lowers your Corn relish would be a fabulous and torn trace; sodium, 108mg; cholesterol. Lentils are the short order cook's 23mg. chances for other diseases like high addition to a turkey platter, perhaps Freshly ground black pepper to friend 1 'nhke other dried beans, thev . Food exchnnges: blood pressure, diverticulnsis, nnn- garnished with a bouquet of sage. taBte •1 starches, 4 vegetable msuhn dependent diabetes, stomach are thin skinned, need no soaking, and! Shrimp cocktail with lemon wedges 12 ounces Rotini, cooked accord is another example of garnishing. The and luni,' cancer cook more <|iucklv than then dried ing to package directions Look far Mam Dish Miracle on the My shortest and best dietary advice bean cousins (ireen lentils are actually 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Pleaso sec 2 UNIQUE, H2 second Sunday of the month in Taste. is to increase your intake of fruits and green to brown and cook to a soft tev grated Muriel G Wagner is a registered vegetables, whole grams and low fat t ure and taste dietitian and nutrition therapist u ith dair\. while reducing your intake of Cook Rotini according to package The sauce takes well to cooked meal. LOOKING AHEAD an office in Snitthficld. She publishes meat, sugar and alcohol Besides, it poultrv. canned fish m- .'*:> crams recommendation II Focus on Wine and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, or $13.50 to "Eating Younger," P.O. liox was too low to lie effective or iron Von max find this recipe a M Passover desserts until the vegetables are softened (]9021. Pleasant Pulge, Ml -iSOlM This was the thinking lhat led l" this tasteful re.I--.in t'> ll\ iil"t'e vefi lai 1,0. v I,,.. mtinlh recipe selechoii Lentil S:iuced main oi - LWWWI»>JI»W»|WI!';'WWS'^W'««*''»WW!^ B2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 14,1999

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Jacobson, co-producer, Cindy they arrive," said Jacobson. "Al on their back. It will be the you've got some old movie reels the stars do, be a little cheesy. Mary Bergin, executive pastry Franklin of Farmington, and Muskovitz 'Big Al' from the Dick name of a movie star like Sean those would make nice decora­ According to a recent survey of chef at Spago restaurant in Las their committee are busy putting Purtan Show on Oldies 104.3 Connery or Lauren Bacall. The tions too." star caterers from New York, Vegas, recommends pairing finishing touches on center­ FM-WOMC will interview guests person has to guess who they Since the Academy Awards Los Angeles and Washington cheese with Fuji apples or Red pieces, and making chocolate as though they themselves are are. They can ask up to three ceremony isn't starting until 8 D.C., 93 percent of caterers sur­ Flame seedless grapes and fla­ roses for the event, which fea­ Oscar nominees. We'U have valet questions. Once they guess who p.m. on Sunday, March 21, veyed said they would put cheese vorful breads like caraway rye. tures a star-studded dessert buf­ parking too." they are they can turn in their Jacobson and her committee on their Oscar party menu. "People are passionate about fet, celebrity auction, "creative" There's no magic to creating a name tag." decided to serve desserts. K\Ve'll According to the survey, Ched­ the glitz and glamour that comes black tie attire, and Surprise magical event, just a lot of hard Each guest will receive a ballot have hors d'oeuvres, pop corn, dar (75 percent), Brie (74 per­ from Hollywood's biggest night," celebrity appearances. Musician work and planning. Jacobson and have the chance to guess the caramel corn and other snacks cent), Swiss (61 percent) and said Bergin. "Hosting an Awards Renni Kaufmann will sing and knows, her husband Michael is a winners of the Academy Awards. too," she said. Gouda (55 percent) were the party not only gives diehard fans play movie themes. magician and has a few tricks up A prize will be given for the most It's not too late to call a few most popular cheeses served at a front seat at the Awards cere- flThe women who are on the his sleeve to entertain guests. correct answers. friends and plan a party of your parties. Caterers' favorite cheese mo.ny, it allows them to sit in the committee will be acting like "We want guests to mingle and Be creative with decorations. own. pairings included fruit (53 per­ director's chair and create then- press photographers snapping have fun," said Jacobson. "When "We're using top hats with stars The menu doesn't need to be cent) and bread and crackers (51 own spectacle with food and photographs of the guests as they arrive we'll put a name tag and balloons," said Jacobson. "If elaborate. Do what caterers for percent). run." 2 Unique from page Bl Beef tenderloin platter lemons are useful to the dish • Use a clean, sharp knife for special touch. and add color and texture to precision. • Fresh herbs and seasoning improve the overall taste as well • Your serving vessel, i.e. size, are a must! as visual appearance of the shape and color, are important Give yourself enough time, so shrimp cocktail. to the overall look of your pre­ you won't be rushed at the most delicious presentation Here are some basics to keep sentation. crucial finishing stages. in mind: • Use functional garnishes — • Simply elegant is a good rule • Make sure items are the no purple kale!! of thumb vs: not overdone, See related 2 Unique column 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Broil or Grili to sear all sides. on Taste front. Recipes compli­ Finish in a 350°F oven until inter­ appropriate size (especially for • A spritz of olive oil or vine­ cutesy or too fussy. 2 teaspoons lemon juice passed items). gar on platters lends an extra • Employ proper cooking ments of Kelli Lewton. nal temperature reaches to 115°F- methods. BRUSHETTA MIXTURE Grind artichoke hearts in food 125°F. about 15-20 minutes. • Include complimentary dish­ processor. {Jsc meat thermometer to check es in your presentation for total 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced Add cream cheese and parsley d oneness. menu balance. , 1 teaspoon garlic, minced and continue mixing. Add in all other ingredients and mix thor­ Let rest — refrigerate. Chef Kelti L< Lewton is owner 1 tablespoon sun-dried toma­ oughly. Place in oven-proof dish. of 2 Unique Caterers and Event toes, diced Cut off butt piece and slice Bake for approximately 20 ARCH Planners in Bloomfield Hills. A remainder to 1/4-inch medallions. 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped minutes in a 350°F oven. Serve. graduate of College's Culinary GARNISH INSTRUCTIONS Arts program, Kelli is a part* 1 tablespoon olive oil BEEF TENDERLOIN MADNESS time instructor at the college. 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt PLATTER AFTER PREPARING SET ASIDE Look for her column in Taste on Garlic: Cut bulb in half and Pinch black pepper 1 whole beef tenderloin the second Sunday of the month. bak'e in 250"F oven until soft and W PRICE SALE* 1 baguette, sliced 2 tablespoons prepared pesto caramel in color, with salt, pep­ per and herbs —1 1/2 to 2 hours J/J off tU Pcppcridge Htm Cookies, Crackers, Goldfish, Layer Combine all ingredients, mix 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Cakes,Tmovers, MM Bakery Items. No coupon necessary. Maynot well. Put mixture on baguette garlic Onions: Saute thinly be combined with any other offer or discount *t/2 off the MSRP. sliced onions in Olive Oil until slices to serve as an appetizer. 1 Salt and pepper to taste caramelized. De Glaze pan with Due to Popular Demand... 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By MELANIE POLK rhubarb. Cover and cook gently RHUBARB STRAWBERRY SPECIAL WRITER for five to ten minutes. Season COBBLER .^Forget the robin and the lilac with orange juice, lemon juice or ginger, if you wish. Spoon the 3/4 cup granulated sugar bud. Rhubarb lovers know 2 tablespoons all-purpose spring is here when the first rhubarb sauce over waffles or flour jink stalkB appear in the gar- pancakes at breakfast. Or, add 1 teaspoon cinnamon 8e n or supermarket produce dried fruits such as prunes, department. raisins or apricots, or fresh fruit 1 teaspoon finely grated ' In days gone by, rhubarb was like strawberries, to make a orange rind considered a spring restorative, compote for a delicious low-fat 4 cups coarsely chopped an antidote to a winter diet high dessert. (3/4-inch pieces) rhubarb in meat and low in fiber. Today Add new flavor to your 2 cups sliced strawberries we recognize that rhubarb offers favorite muffin recipe by tossing Topping: in some rhubarb pieces. Or, lots of vitamin C as well as cal­ 1 cup all-purpose flour cium and potassium, in addition make rhubarb chutney, deli­ cious with pork or duck, by com­ 2 tablespoons granulated to healthful dietary fiber. sugar • When choosing rhubarb, bining suyar, honey, dried cher­ 1 teaspoon baking powder select firm and tender stalks; ries, red wine vinegar, mustard avoid those that are very thick- seed, cinnamon, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda or wilted. One pound yields cayenne pepper and salt, and 1/4 teaspoon salt three cups of sliced rhubarb. To cooking until syrupy in a non- 2 tablespoons margarine, preserve its crisp texture, wrap reactive pan. Stir in minced red chilled and cut in bits raw rhubarb tightly in plastic onion, sliced celery and 2/3 cup non-fat buttermilk wrap and refrigerate for up to rhubarb, and cook until the one week. rhubarb is just tender. Add orange zest, minced jalapeno In bowl, combine sugar, flour, Although rhubarb is a veg­ pepper (without seeds), and cinnamon and orange rind. Add etable, it's most often used like cook a minute more. Then stir rhubarb and strawberries; toss to a fruit in desserts and sauces. in a bit of lime juice, remove mix. Spread mixture in 8-cup shal­ The stalks have a tart flavor from the pan and serve at room low glass baking dish; bake in because of the oxalic acid pre­ AMERICAN Lssrrrnx FOR CANCER RESEARCH temperature or chilled. 400°F oven for 10 minutes. sent. This acid occurs in much Spring treat: Rhubarb is often paired with strawberries. Orange peel adds addition­ Topping: In large bowl, mix higher, toxic concentration in Rhubarb is perhaps best al flavor to this Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler. the leaves, so never eat rhubarb known for its use in pies and flour, sugar, baking powder, bak­ leaves. tarts, often paired with straw­ ing soda and salt. Using fingers or Basic rhubarb sauce prepara­ berries. Other good rhubarb two knives, cut in margarine until desserts include low-fat versions mixture is size of small peas. fuls in 6 evenly spaced mounds on Nutrition information: Each Melanie Polk is a registered tion involves stewing. Add hot fruit. Bake in 400°F oven for of the 6 servings contains 270 dietitian, and Director of Nuta­ about 1/4 cup water and cup of rhubarb crisp, cobbler (try the With fork, stir in buttermilk recipe below!), or sorbet. 25 minutes or until top is golden. calories and 5 grams of fat. tion Education for the American sugar to a pound of cut-up until mixture is moistened and Institute for Cancer Research. soft dough forms. Drop by spoon- Healthy Aging SAFWAN KAZMOUZ. M.D. FAMILY & Gt^A-mir MfpiciNt . Orangelawn Professional Center Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with minty brownies 10533 Farminglon Road Livonia. Michigan 48150 Phone: (734) 422 8475 AP — Minty Chocolate Brown­ MINTY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES 4 drops green food color Prepare Mint Cream Center by WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS? ies are a nice, color-coordinated 1 1/2 cups {3 sticks) plus 6 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate combining powdered sugar, 1/2 Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the skeleton and finale for a festive St. Patrick's tablespoons butter or mar­ chips cup (I stick) butter, water, mint causes a progressive reduction in the amount of bone Day meal. garine, divided extract and food color. Beat until tissue. The core of the bone becomes less dense and on They have a cakelike texture Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a smooth. Divide and spread evenly 2 cups granulated sugar the surface bone loses thickens. This causes weakening of bone and predisposes that is easily whipped up by 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan. on brownies. Cover; refrigerate to fractures. using unsweetened cocoa pow­ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Place 1 cup (2 sticks I butter in until cold. Bone mass peaks around age 35 then gradually decreases with age. Female der. A creamy, green-tinted layer 4 eggs large microwave-safe bowl. Prepare Chocolate Glaze by gender, menopause, Caucasian or Asian ethnicity, advanced age and family Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or history of osteoporosis are known risk factors. Low dietary calcium, cigarette is spread over the fudgy brown­ 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa placing remaining fi tablespoons smoking, high caffeine intake and decreased physical activity are additional risk ies and then topped with a sim­ powder until melted. Stir in granulated butter and chocolate chips in small factors. Post menopausal women, in particular, have increased risk. Few years ple chocolate glaze. 1 cup all-purpose flour sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; beat microwave-safe bowl. Microwave after menopause with the decline of estrogen production, evidence of When the brownies are cut, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder well. Add cocoa, flour and baking at HIGH 1 minute or until mixture osteoporosis may be seen. Complaints such as low back pain, stopped posture powder; beat until well blended. is smooth when stirred. Cool and decreased height, even compression fractures of the spine, hips and wrists there's the surprise of mint in 2 and 2/3 cups powdered Pour batter into prepared pan. slightly; pour over chilled brown­ are not uncommon. every bite. Little leprechaun sugar helpers can cut the brownies out Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until ies. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 Older adults and those at risk should have medical evaluation and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon measurement of bone density when indicated. Regular weight-bearing exercise in a shamrock shape, the classic wooden pick inserted in centers hour before serving. Makes 24 and daily calcium and vitamin 0 supplement can help maintain bone strength and symbol of St. Patrick's Day, with water comes out clean. Cool completely servings. ^prevent fractures. Additional treatments and medications are also available. Lt„„, ^ a cookie cutter. 1 teaspoon mint extract on wire rack. Recipe from flershey's Cocoa

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OPERATOR LICENSE EXPIR£S Holistic health fair Under 21 D 123 456 789 999 10-15-1999 Until 10-15-1999 The Association of Michigan Myomassologists Inc./International ANNE CARR DRIVER Myomassologists Federation will pre­ GIFT OF LIFE 123 SOMEPLACE sent their annual Holistic Health Fair ANYTOWN. Ml «918-0000 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun­ day, March 20-21,at the Livonia Holi­ Date of birth Se> Height Eyes Type Indorsement* day Inn (across from Laurel Park). 10 15 1978 F S04 BR 1ST O NONE The fair will feature a team of mas­ New driver's license Restrictions NONE sage therapists performing free 15- minute modified massages and spe­ ,^£v?-^ X2-W -+Ui*^- cial massage techniques for the physi­ cally challenged. Also: a hypnothera­ program increases F301263 pist, blood sugar and blood pressure testing, vendors selling preventative health care products such as vita­ mins, magnets, massage tables, oils, donor list by 140 percent r music, etc. t* * I * rti 'c ZJ* :1 irv :*-j_*t" T** •"# xii • Jtijr^ £-** Paul Bauer will conduct a class on "Healing the Body through Music," BY KlMBERLY A. MORTSON are presently waiting for a from 1:30-5:30 p.m. both days. Cost. STAFF WRITER transplant. Miller said the [email protected] $65, IMF members; $85, nonmem- list will have to grow to mrimiiiiin 1111111111111111111111 bers. For information, call (734) 522- he Secretary of State's office and the Gift of Life 500,000 enrollees to ade­ 7381. ir r Agency are singing the praises of a new pro­ quately meet the needs of 'A MX k-r Tgram launched in July, 1.998 that has increased individuals requiring an • c the number of state residents listed on the organ organ transplant. Michi­ a Patients needed donor registry by 140 percent. gan, in 1998. saw the greatest number of trans­ The Division of Infectious Diseases According to Secretary of State Candice S. Miller, plants in the state's history at Henry Ford Hospital is seeking the office began mailing out special organ donor reg­ as there were 805 total HIV-positive patients for a national istry enrollment cards with driver licenses and per­ donors. study to investigate the effectiveness sonal identification cards last summer following a !i,l S3 ALL POINT PLU ONLv of an immune-based therapy in treat­ series of bills signed by Gov. John Engler in July. It According to Elizabeth ing patients with human immunodefi­ was the first legislation passed in Michigan in more Boyd, communication ciency virus, or HIV. Patients must be than a decade concerning organ and tissue dona­ director for the Michigan HIV-positive, at least 18 years old, tions. Department of State, in taking anti-HIV drugs, have at least Individuals who wish to have their name placed order for the program to be 350 CD4+ cells, never taken rIL-2 on the registry only need to sign the enrollment card successful, persons should and never have had an AIDS-related and place it in the provided, stamped and addressed also communicate their Important information. The new Michigan driver license illness. envelope. The card is mailed to the Secretary of wishes with family members no longer requires the adherence of a sticker on the back and loved ones- For information, call i3l3> 916- State's office where the information is forwarded to of the card for organ and tissue donation declarations. 7664. GOL. "The decision if>tr.ains "We've made it convenient for residents to make with the family but it's Once completed the cards are optically scanned and the i their personal wishes known." said Miller. important to share your information is automatically forwarded to the Gift of Life Fibromyalgia, diet The new Michigan driver license and ID cards wishes." said Boyd "If.-ome- Aaencx. have space on the back for writing organ donor one didn't talk with their Fibromyalgia. 40-30-30 support information, eliminating the need for an organ family and a death occur-. group meeting and lecture will begin donor sticker. The cards are formatted for optical the license or enrollment on t lie mdi- at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 23. at the scanning so the names and addresses can be trans­ cator of the persons preiereiu More information on Beaumont Hospital auditorium in ferred to a computer file and sent to Gift of Life for Important details Royal Oak. Call Sharon for informa­ the organ donor registry. howtodonateorgans tion, (248; 344-4063 In the past six months the registry has grown The Ann Arbor-based Gift of Life Agency main­ It's possible to download an organ donor from a list of approximately 16.000 to 40,000 noted tains an organ and tissue donor registry on a confi card from the Internet that you are encour­ Miller. "We're averaging 2,000 new names a week. dential. 2-1-hour basis The computer: •ed database i? aged to carry with you and share with your Stop smoking That's a national success story'" available for hospitals and families !> know "lie family by visiting www.organdonor.gov on In 1998, Michigan ranked 45 out of 50 states in wishes, of patients regarding organ ai i t; -.-1 i (- d 1111 a • « Better Living Seminars is sponsor­ tion in the event of death the World Wide Web. ing the "Stop Smoking Clinic" con­ donation rates. Today the Gift of Life agency reports While filling out the drive.-'-- :ue:>< or ID card For more information on organ and tissue ducted by Dr. Arthur Weaver at Ply­ being 21st on the list and is encouraged by the dra­ information on tin* back of the mtrd- ; important. :t donations call: mouth Canton High School, Little matic increase in the number of prospective donors is not a legally binding document am; therefore \oar • The Coalition on Donation, a nonprofit Canton Theatre, 8415 Canton Center and the potential for saving lives. family has the final decision alliance of major professional, patient, Rd., south of Joy Road. Meet the need "Along the wav. we continue to emphasi/e that health, science, transplant and voluntary The seven night program has no organizations. Its puf pose is to increase pub­ Sadly, 10 people die each day in the t'nited States making your wishes known to lama;, and tra-mis fee, although donations are accepted. lic awareness of organ and tissue donation, due to the lack of organs available. As of March remain^ the best way to make sure your wish to ! Pre-registration is not required. Clin­ correct misconceptions about donation, and 1999, 29 Michigan patients have died while waiting donor is carried out." said Miller ic dates are March 18; Monday. increase willingness to donate. The number for a transplant and approximately 2,400 persons Following Engler s Mgnature o ~ t M't'-e-li.li March 22 through Friday. March 26: package m July, he has declare*! \; :i H^'ti ,t- to call to request a donor card: (800) 355- and Monday, March 29 from 7:30-9 Donor Awareness Month in nope hmlherma th SHARE. p.m. Call (248) 349-5683 from 9 a.m. efforts of the Gift of Life Agency tilt'1 Secret.if • United Network for Organ Sharing to 6 p.m. There is no charge, dona­ r Organ and Tissue Donor Registry State's office The declaration en ige.- "height- • UN OS) is a non-profit organization that was tions are accepted. July 1994 - March 1999 ened awareness and educat in aiio the need :'••; awarded the contract by the Department of 40,000 organ and tissue donation." ... ?h .• arulies con- Health and Human Services to operate the Organ Procurement and Transplantation 40,000 fronted with the death, of a .a\ e 't: Open houses fort of knowing that the L::' Network (OPTN) and to develop a national system to assure equal accessfor all patients The new Henry Ford medical cen­ tissues endows allot lie!' In-:' needing organs for transplantation. The ters in Canton 16IOO Haggerty > and tor a ilea Ith\ it! 30,000 number to call for transplant information, . Plymouth (14300 Beck' will host open "We are very pleas both general and organ specific is (888)TX- houses Sunday. March 21. Activities office and the state !. INFOl. include child ID fingerprint, canned help in educating th< pun. • National Donor Family Council of the food drive for First Step, appearance need for organ and ti sue k , lIHII'v National Kidney Foundation: (800) 622-9010. ,-.¾ by Plymouth Whalers mascot, meet dor!, execut i\ e direct .!', Gi Call to find out about the resources available the staff, blond pressure/vision have recoi.'ni/e.i t |-.at •he - free of charge to families. screenings, etc sue donors m a puhh> • Michigan Eve Bank, W.K- Kellogg Eye Canton's will take place from 1 30-5 sive public edu. at MI; 51 Tenter. 1000 Wall St. Ann Arbor, Ml 48105- p.m. and Plymouth's from 12:30-4 The month --! Ann 1994 i'734» 764-3262. p.m. Donor Aw tta m -> \\< Ap declared HadiK Da\ • Michigan Tissue Bank, 1215 E. Michigan A /fcfewasf. Ave., Lansing. MI 48909. (800) 468-2929. July |ury )uly July July March between the Secret u 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 brings a 1 raii-p.an! i • Gift of life Agency, 2203 Piatt Rd., Ann donor tainiiN memhe Arbor. Ml 48104-5113 '800) 482-4881. Registrations soar: The driver's license where 1 hev ml erut ' ' • Transplant Policy Center. University of t ion.- and shar, ;a: t'a Mulugan. 115 Washtenaw. P.O Box 0716. donor program has increased the number For more inh ram' Ann Arbor. Ml 48109-0716. of registered donors bx 140 percent since Agent \ .0 MHO ;v We want your hearth news July of 1998. There are several ways you can reach the Observer.Health & Fitness staff. The Sunday section provides numerous venues for you to offer newsworthy information including Medical DatcbooV (upcoming calendar events); Medical 20th annual Health-0-Rama offers free or low-cost tests Newsmaker* [nnpointments/new hires ill the mcdicrtl Heidi; and Medical Briefs Organizers of the 20th annual Pro Blood panel lesl of 23 profiles I W.,ndeiiand Mail. Jfisr-,9 Plymouth (medical advances, short news items ject Health I) Kama are pleased to .>:M This comprehendiv,- biooe; o mm Kd l:\oiaa Match 23-2:1 from 10 a m from hospitals, physicians, companies*. bring to the tricounty area free and includes profile- on eh,,,,.., • :•,•, ,,,:,1 H. P\ Inn 1)1..,,(1 Icsl :-.- i; r- m Wo fllso welcome newsworthy ideas for low-cost health tests and services to calcium. 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Items for Medical Datebook are apy, and/or radiation) with com­ patients and their families, pist, blood sugar and blood pres­ ing. In conjunction with the um at 7 p.m. Please call Sharon welcome from all hospitals, plementary therapies (such as meets the third Wednesday of sure testing, vendors selling pre­ American Lung Association, this for information at (248) 344- physicians, companies and resi­ massage, visualization, herbal each month. Call (734) 655-8940. ventative health care products monthly support group provides 4063. dents active in the Observer- supplements, spiritual, etc.) The such as vitamins, magnets, mas­ educational resources, emotional DEFIBRILLATION INSTRUCTION area medical community. Items groups will be held in Ann sage tables, oils, music, etc. Paul support and hope for those with Designed especially for business should be typed or legibly writ­ Arbor, and participants will THUR, MARCH 18 Bauer will conduct a class on lung diseases. 1 p.m. Botsford and industry, Red Cross' newest ten and sent to: Medical Date- receive $50. Call the Cancer "Healing the Body through General Hospital's Zieger Cen­ program focuses on the lay res­ book, c/o The Observer News­ AnswerLine nurses at (800) 865- STOP SMOKING Music," from 1:30-5:30 p.m. both ter, classroom 2. Call (248) 477- Better Living Seminars is spon­ cuer in the workplace. This papers, 36251 Schoolcraft. 1125. days. Cost, $65, IMF members; 6100. course combines OSHA-compli- Livonia 48150, e-mail kmort- soring the "Stop Smoking Clinic" $85, non-members. For informa­ LYME DISEASE conducted by Dr. Arthur Weaver ant Adult CPR and Automated [email protected] or Support group meets 7 p.m. the tion call (734) 522-7381. External Defibrillation (AED), f$xed to (734) 591-7279. at Plymouth Canton High third Tuesday of each month at School, Little Canton Theatre, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION MON, MARCH 22 the two skills needed to save the First United Methodist Church, 8415 Canton Center Rd., south Learning what to expect during AROMATHERAPY life of a sudden cardiac arrest 3 Towne Square, Wayne. Call of Joy Road. The seven night pregnancy, labor and delivery. Karen Farrell presents Part I of victim. Prerequisite, current MARCH 16-17 Connie at (734) 326-3502. program has no fee, although Class based on the Lamaze a four-part series on aromather­ CPR for Professional Rescuer Instructor. $50, March 23, 30 HEALTHS-RAMA LUPUS MEETING donations are accepted. Pre-reg- method that increase knowledge apy. Learn the fundamentals of Oakwood Healthcare System The Northwest Suburban Lupus istration is not required. Clinic of the birth experience. One-day quality aromatherapy beginning from 6-10 p.m. Livonia Red presents "Project Health-O- Chapter meets 7:30 p.m. in the dates are March 18; Monday, workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 at 7:30 p.m. Healthy Solutions, Cross Sen-ice Center, 29691 W Rama" 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lau­ conference room of the Farming- March 22 through Friday, March p.m. Cost of class is $55. To reg­ 150 Mary Alexander Court, Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 542- rel Park Place Mall. Many ton Library, 23500 Liberty. 26; and Monday, March 29 from ister call (734) 655-1100. Northville. Call (248) 305-5785. 2787. health screening tests will be Randy Schad, a registered phar­ 7:30-9 p.m. Call (248) 349-5683 TOURETTE FUND-RAISER STANDARD FIRST AID BREASTFEEDING CLASS performed: Blood panel testing is macist from Beaumont Hospital, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no The Tourette Syndrome Associa­ Course teaches standard first A one-session class providing $24. Prostate specific antigen is the guest speaker. Topic: charge, donations are accepted. tion will be holding their 13th aid and adult CPR. Two certifi­ information to expectant parents testing is $25. Colorectal cancer "Help Me Make Sense Out of All annual Bowlathon at 12:30 p.m. cates are issued for completion. on the many positive benefits of screening test is $8. Bone densi­ the Medicines I Take for Lupus." at Vision Lanes in Westland, Course length is seven hours. breastfeeding. Class meets at 6 ty screening is $25. Body compo­ Call Andrea Gray, (734) 261- SAT, MARCH 20 38250 Ford Road to raise funds Fee includes cost/materials, $36. p.m. Call (734) 458-4330 to reg­ sition testing is $5. Other tests 6714. for Tourette Syndrome aware­ Begins March 22 from 6-10 p.m. ister. are free. Call (800) 543-9355. HOLISTIC HEALTH FAIR ness. For information call, (734) STROKE SUPPORT The Association of Michigan and March 29 from 6-9 p.m. For those who have had or have 641-8181 (bowling alley); or Livonia Red Cross Service Cen­ Myomassologists Inc./Interna­ (734) 525-6245 (Debbie). a cerebral aneurysm or stroke. tional Myomassologists Federa­ ter, 29691 W. Six Mile, Livonia. WED, MARCH 24 TUES, MARCH 16 Family members/friends wel­ tion will present their annual MASSAGE Call (734) 542-2787. HEALTH INSURANCE Massage for Health. Certified CANCER SURVIVORS come. Group will meet at the Holistic Health Fair, Saturday Medicare, Hospital, Home, Nurs­ The U-M Cancer Center is seek­ Garden City Hospital for a pre­ and Sunday, March 20, 21 from massage therapist Ginger Frig of ing Home - Do you pay? Mission ing men and women ages 18 and sentation and to promote a shar­ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Livonia Botsford's Total Rehabilitation Health Medical Center - Livonia ing interaction free of charge. and Athletic Conditioning Cen­ TUE, MARCH 23 older who have completed cancer Holiday Inn (across from Laurel FIBROMYALGIA from 7-8 p.m. What happens treatment within the last 3 Call (734) 458-4396. Park). The fair will feature a ter discusses the many benefits when your health insurance of massage for cancer patients. Fibromyalgia, 40-30-30 support years to participate in focus team of massage therapists per­ group meeting and lecture. Dr. won't cover your needs? Who groups on March 16 or 24 forming free 15-minute modified Free, beginning at 7 p.m. Call pays for care that you need at (248)477-6100. Martin Tamler will host the 40- (evenings). Eligible participants WED, MARCH 17 massages and special massage 30-30 nutrition meeting at Beau­ home? Does Medicare pay for must have combined traditional FOCUS ON LIVING techniques for the physically TA1 CHI mont Hospital in Royal Oak. The Assisted Living facilities? Call challenged. Also: a hypnothera­ (877) 345-5500 (toll-free). treatments (surgery, chemother­ A self-help group for cancer Tai Chi to improve your breath­ meeting will be in the auditori­ Correction Notice MEDICAL NEWSMAKERS in our Mar

Chelation Therapy offers new hope... The practice of medicine is under a tremendous change in the United States. Local migraine sufferers There is overwhelming scientific and clinical evidence proving that chronic degenerative illnesses such as heart and vascular disease, diabetes, stroke, arthntts and Alzheimer's Disease can be prevented and, in some cases, reversed. For example: a 1960 study publish in the American Journal of Cardiology sought for research study ty/THCr^ reported that EOTA chelation therapy • a inexpensive, non-surgical and safe treatment for cardiovascular disease • eliminated pain associated with coronary Swing Class Now Forming! artery blockages in 87 percent of patients. Quest Research Institute is th Chelation therapy is an intravenous infusion of EDTA (a synthetic amino acid) • 'The benefits of par­ Begins Thursday, March 18 ! and a mix of several vitamins and minerals removes metal toxins that have seeking people who suffer from ticipation are that 5 Week Session accumulated over a lifetime. The presence of metals have been closely (inked to the sometimes debilitating $ cardiovascular disease and other chronic, degenerative, age-elated illnesses. effects of migraine headaches migraine sufferers will • 50.00 per person Eighty-five percent of Americans will suffer from some type of circulatory for a study of two drugs. $75.00 per couple disorder and nearly 50 percent ot Americans will die as a result of cardiovascular get the opportunity to disease For people facing serious health matters, it is crucial to know that there The objective of the study is to are choices that do not involve surgery, high risk and great expense. Moreover, compare effectiveness of a -trip- try a promising new Call 734-455-4330 for Information published studies or traditional treatments such as bypass and balloon angioplasty tan class medication (study medication, which show these procedures to be ineffective in providing long-term, lasting relief from drug) to sumatriptan Joanne's Dance Extension heart an vascular disease, unlike chelation therapy. would not otherwise be (IMITREXO), an already 9282 General Dr. #180-195 The scientific basis of chelation therapy rests in the thousands of favorable scientific articles written about it. The emotional element of this treatment rests approved medication to treat available to them.' Plymouth, Ml 48170 with the hundreds of thousands of people who are living proof that chelation migraines. It is believed that therapy consistently produced dramatic results and that safe, effective and this -triptan (study drug) may Donna Skupien inexpensive choices do exist. have fewer side effects than —QRI president sumatriptan, therefore the qual­ CALL f OR Nankin Professional Clink P.C. ity of life for migraine sufferers Research Institute, "We are INFORMATION Michael T. Madolny, D.O. would be improved, looking for 50 men and women. vw 18-65 years old, who experience 29200 Vassar, Livonlo, Ml 48152 According to Donna C. Skupi- (248) 477-7344 en, president and COO of Quest 2-12 moderate to severe migraine headaches a month for. the study." "The benefits of participation," **' says Skupien, "are that migraine sufferers will get the opportuni­ Slew ty to try a promising new medi­ cation, which would not other­ Q£ee/j[Jne ibucA\o wise be available to them." All research center visits art- oPatients free of charge as well as the study medications. At comple­ tion of the study, participants •hristina DIMaggio, MD, recently joined will receive a small stipend for ris their time ano (.ravel Screening the practice of David Clarke, MD, Robert will remain open until March 15. Dodds, MD, and Kang-Lee Tu, MD. As a QRI is at 29877 Telegraph , specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, she Suite 103 in Southfield. For provides prenatal care to women and their information call (248) 353-3440 or visit QRI: www. centerwatch. developing babies, as well as routine medical com Iquest.htm care to women throughout their lives. She has a special interest in childbirth, infertility, and wellness care. Expert * Upon earning her medical degree Bathtub at Wayne State University, Dr. DiMaggio Liners , went on to complete her internship and Serving S.F Mich. I since 1974 a residency at Providence Hospital. She is a '<*/ member of the American Medical Association in'Miiitmn and the American College of Obstetrics CALL NOW! I WINTER SALE! and Gynecology. jfejrjfig silver Leprechaun I WINTER SALE! m J TolM-8-TubLlners SB" |?aitli Shamroek pins. - L Free 1-888-254-6377 *•*• r+pROVIDENCE i Retail value $?!..()() IfcAdll HOSPITAl AND MtDlCAl CCMCM HOME MORTGAGE $ no u\ ti\! Vri\ uN !";•! l.M I Mission UPAIUI Medical Center M.B. JEWELRY DESIGN a MFG. LTD. ,: 37595 Seven Mile Rd., Suite 460 Appli <| MV',, • s.,l( .ii» 'ij W ACT NOW Livonia, Michigan 48152 (248) ar»0-7007 vvwvv\99L0AN.C0M For appointments: 734-432-7731 1800-513-8100 The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 *•?

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Items for flus/ness Professionals are welcome Wakefield and was responsible for negotiating Privacy concerns plagues from business and companies throughout the transactions as the purchase of a 60,000 square Observer area. Items should be submitted to foot wet lab facility on behalf of Parke Davis and Observer Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Co. in Plymouth; and the build to suit lease of two 48150. Our fax number is (734) 591-7279. E-mail 40,000 square foot medical office buildings for the [email protected] University of Michigan Medical Center in PC industry, consumers Brighton and Canton. Recruiter named m> ow upset Now granted, there are some the equivalent of the telephone, Holly Bhasin, of Westlaria, has New CEO Har e you by problems with that. company publishing everyone'*' joined Walsh College as a Farmington Hills based Realcomp I Ltd. has caller ID? Do Suppose you order on a name and phone number, of not- recruiter/admissions advisor at the named Karen S. Kage as its chief executive bftV you think Jthe machine at work, or at a friend's allowing unlisted telephone-, Novi campus. In her new position, cer. Kage had been Realcomp's Director of Busi­ federal govern­ house. It would be a major has­ numbers in the phone book. And 1 Bhasin will be responsible for ness Operations through. Septenliber 1998, at ment Bhoulcf sle explaining why the registered I agree with the^privacy watch.--" advising students at.Schoolcrafl, which time she was appointed to the post of Inter­ (area the phone xtwner of that machine's chip is dogs. That was NOT a good idea.-,* Washtenaw and Henry-ford com­ im CEO. Realcomp II Ltd. is a Multiple Listing v^napanies to drijerent than the person placing But as the flap developed, munity colleges. Service (MLS) and provider of real property infor­ get rid of the theorder. Intel came up with a way to dW-'* mation to approximately 9,200 Southeastern feat*rl|£? Recall able the PSN, or, to use my teleVj Marketing VP What a mess Bhasin Michigan REALTORS®. Kage brings with her 20 the caller ID phone book analogy, for a cus; t Jack Zagrodzki has been But tfte Pentium III controver­ years experience Working in the MLS and real MIKE boxes? Ate. you tomer to be "unlisted." named vice president of Marketing for the family- estate industries. WENDLAHD ©rmailing peti­ sy has turned into a public rela­ It's the same with Caller ID.' owned and operated Doll Hospital and Toy Soldier tions , to tions disaster. From the ACLU Most of us know that if you don't^' Shop and Toy Shops of America. Zagrod2ki will be Congress' Boy­ to the Center for Technology and want your phone number to be' coordinating the launch of Toy Shops of America, a Valassis promotion •* cotting the phone? Democracy to the National Con­ displayed to someone who has ' global e-commerce retail and specialty toy shop Valassis Communications of Livonia recently How about the fact that, the sumers League, consumer orga­ the Caller ID feature, you simply affiliate partner program and the on-line version announced the promotion of Kathy Heatley to telephone directory lists your nizations a*e pressing the U.S. punch in a code: *67. "„: of The Doll Hospital and Toy Soldier Shop. manager of media purchasing. She started her name and number? GaBptU'Are Federal Trkde Commission to When you buy a Pentium Ilf,- career at Valassis in.November, 1995 as a media you outraged? Silly, huh? investigate? the issue and order you get printed instructions on' Top broker . buyer. In her new position,. Heatley will develop That's what this growing con­ Intel to relhove the chip from the how to disable the PSN feature' Neil R. Warling of Cushman & Wakefield has Valassis/newspaper partnerships and increase solo troversy over Intel's new'Pen- market. .£• by downloading a simple fix from been named one of the firm's top 100 brokers for promotions within markets. tium III chip and an obscure bug "At its?core, the Pentium III the Net. 1998. He is a three-year veteran of Cushman & found last week in Microsoft's PSN establishes a system that Privacy advocates wail that" Windows '$8 is like. supports the wide spread track­ some people won't know how to^ Privacy and consumer watch­ ing and monitoring of individu­ do that. I suppose some people, BUSINESS MARKETPLACE dog groups are having hissy fits als* online behavior," says Jerry don't know how to punch in the* over the fact that Intel, in what I Berman, executive director at Caller ID disabling code, either;. Items for Business Market­ seals and gaskets, and transmis­ Innovative product think is a laudable effort-to"" the Center for Democracy and But if people are that upset; place are welcome from all com­ sion seals and gaskets. Compuware Corporation of ensure security for online trans­ Technology. "It stands to under­ about the potential for privacy^ panies and residents active in mine consumers' efforts to con­ New construction Farmington Hills announced actions and to aid large corpora­ violations, they shouldn't use the the Observer-area business XPEDITER/Code Coverage, a tions in keeping track of their trol the use of their information. phone or buy a computer. Or- community. Items should be Dana Corporation of Ohio new system-wide test analysis computers, included a unique Our experience warns that with­ they should learn how to disable . typed or legibly written and sent has announced plans to build a product that helps organizations Personal Serial Number (PSN) out real consumer control and the features. to: Business Marketplace, c/o 108,000-square-foot Automotive confidently deploy mainframe- on each of the new Pentium III policies limiting their use, The bug found last week in The Observer Newspapers, Customer Support Center in based applications. XPE­ chips it is selling. unique identifiers threaten pri­ Microsoft's Windows '98 is even 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Farmington Hills. Construction DITER/Code Coverage helps Intel has been flabbergasted vacy." more obscure. Under certain con- • 48150, e-mail is expected to be completed by improve application quality by the flap. They honestly As originally set up by Intel, [email protected] or September, 1999. The eight-acre through a unique risk manage­ expected people would approve the PSN was always "on." That's Please see PRIVACY, B8 . faxed to (734) 591-7279. site is located between Twelve ment capability that helps iden­ of the feature. Indeed, survey Mile Road and 1-696. The new Freudenberg recognized tify potential application failure after survey shows that one of facility will be organized around points prior to production. the biggest drawbacks to e-com­ J^ANHUA,. Gi After meeting or exceeding customer automotive platforms, merce is a public perception that stringent Ford guidelines in ser­ with sales, engineering, and Racing venture such transactions are not secure. vice, quality, delivery and tech­ research and development capa­ Johnson Controls of Ply­ The new chip, with its unique TRADESHOft '' nical support, Freudenberg- bilities targeted at problem-solv­ mouth, under its HomeLink® serial number, would ensure Office * Industrial * Residential 4 Retail ing of issues related to noise NOK of Plymouth has recently product brand — will be the pri­ that the computer placing an e- Wednesday, Mirth 24* For mart mftrmooon J3«-S0K>

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,- The Observer & Eccentric Tite, E&E Manufacturing, Eddie Bloomfield, Republic Bancorp ditions, it is possible for a hacker • The Center for Democracy dense big corporations can be Newspapers and the HomeTown Bauer, Edward C. Levy Co., Mortgage, Ritz-Carlton Dear­ to detect a Microsoft customer and Technology (www.cdt.org/) - and how, when criticized, they Newspapers will host their sec­ English Gardens, Entech, born, Rock Financial, ROUBII ID number assigned when a per­ This, watchdog group is leading still tend to hunker down and ond Job Fair 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Express Personnel Services, FCI Industries, RS Electronics, Saks son registers a copy of Windows the fight against the Pentium III pretend the controversy will go Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Automotive, First Federal of Fifth Avenue, Sentech Services, "98. chip. Their site explains their away. Missing a great opportuni­ $\e Laurel Manor Banquet and Michigan, First Investors Corp., Service Centers Corp., Silver­ So? position and concerns and, if you ty to defend their Pentium III Video Conference Center on Flagstar Bank, Garden City man Cos,, Skyway Precision, The number is just that. A agree, gives you some sugges­ and counter the critics, Intel's Schoolcraft Road, between Hag- Hospital, Graybar Electric, Smith Security Corp., Snelling number, with no name attached. tions on how to voice your con­ PR bungling on this is evident ^erty and Newburgh roads in Hagopian World of Rugs, Harper Personnel-Livonia, Southland And the way under which a cerns, too. by the lack of material on their Livorii^. Associates, Huntington Manage­ Corp, Special Tree Rehabilitar hacker could potentially detect it • The Electronic Privacy Web site. ment, Interim Personnel, Jabil tion System, Staff Pro America, is so convoluted that it's hard to Information Center (http7/ epic, '-', The success of the first general No wonder they're getting so Circuit, Jacobson Stores, Jawood Staffing Services of America, imagine this ever being a real org/) - An excellent site with 3pb fair by these two subsidiaries much heat from their critics. Management, Jewish Vocational T.J. Maxx, Trans Inns Manage­ problem. Still, Microsoft says it detailed discussions on all sorts i>f HomeTown Communications, They're doing nothing to try to Service, Kohl's, The KPM Group, ment, United Home Care Ser­ will post software "patches" on of privacy issues related to com­ jThc. of Livonia, Michigan has douse the flames. Kroger, Lenscrafter, Lord & Tay­ vices, Village Green, Virginia its Web site (www. microsoft, puters and the Internet. promoted the expansion of the lor, LSG Sky Chef, Mattress & Tile, Walt Michal's RV Center, com) to disable the feature that • CNET New.com (www. )ib foal" to include 104 companies Mike Wendland covers technol­ Futon Shoppes, McDonald's, Wendy's, Westec Security, Wyn- attaches the registration num­ news.com) - This computing Vecroiling employees. ogy and the Internet for NBC Meijer, Management Recruiters dham Garden Hotel. ber to customer documents. news site has a roundup of ~kis general job fair will fea- of Livonia, Metropolitan Title Should you be concerned about numerous stories on the contro­ Television stations coast-to-coast Job seekers are encouraged to tun^ecruiters from 104 compa­ Co., MSX International, Net all this? Should you stay off the versy over the Pentium III and and is heard talking about com­ come with up to 104 resumes nies including: Planet, New Horizons, Nord­ Net? Sell your computer? Only if the latest on the Microsoft secu­ puters every Saturday and Sun­ strom Restaurant Division, and be prepared for on-the-spot you think Caller ID and the tele­ rity bug. day from 4-6 p.m. on AM 1270, * Accountants Connection, interviews. Admission is free of Accountant Service Temps, Northwestern Mutual Life, phone book invade your privacy. • Intel (www.intel.com) - WXYT in Detroit. He is the Office Mates 5 of Ann Arbor, charge. Appropriate attire is Meantime, here are some Web Incredibly, Intel's public site has author of six books on the Inter­ J^ccountemps, Advo, Alternative recommended. Five Ericsson cel­ Living Services, American Office Team, Old Kent, Olde sites you can check out to inves­ not a word ... nothing ... on this net and can be reached through lular phones will be given away Express Financial Advisors, Discount, Orchard Lake Country tigate the controversy yourself. controversy. Th^s shows how his Web site at www.pcmike.com courtesy of Champion's Cellular Broder Bros., Building Commu­ Club, Parisian, Payroll 1, PDC Warehouse in a random drawing nications, Century 21 Town & Glass of Michigan, Phoenix during the job fair. 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Maury Okun Time to start Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings planning arts New audiences bring new challenges to Roundtable celebrations Editor's note: On Tuesday, March 9, the Observer & Eccen­ communities. Only four or five are from Southfield." tric Newspapers hosted its fifth roundtable discussion — "Fac­ ctober may seem like it's a long ing the music: Orchestras, chamber and vocal music groups Building an audience time away, but not if you're make overtures to attract a changing audience, pay their Overall, panelists agreed that building an audience is one of Oplanning an event to celebrate pipers and build an audience for tomorrow" at the Southfield the biggest challenges classical music groups, professional or National Arts & Humanities Month. Centre for the Arts. semi-professional, must address if they hope to exist in the Americans for the Arts is offering Serving on the panel were— Volodymyr'Schesiuk, conduc­ 21st century. Thanks to a generous grant from board presi­ 101 ways on its web site- tor, Livonia Symphony Orchestra; Carla Lamphere, executive dent Don Soenen and his wife, Colleen, the Plymouth Sym­ http://www.artusa.org/upcoming/nah director Birmingham-Bloom field Symphony Orchestra; Don phony, in partnership with public and private schools in Ply­ m.html Soenen, president Plymouth Symphony Board;Tim Hamann, mouth and Canton, is introducing third and fourth grade stu­ Charles Marks You don't have to be an arts organi­ board member Detroit Oratorio Society; Maury Okun, execu­ dents to classical music with hopes they will develop an Southfield Symphony Orchestra zation to show your allegiance to the­ tive director Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings; and Charles appreciation for it. Soenen believes the board hasn't "done a ater, music, dance, literature and the Marks, president Southfield Symphony Orcliestra. very good job of developing an audience at an early age," visual arts. It can be as easy as hang­ These discussions have been our response to the American "Students need the opportunity to meet real musicians," ing a banner or reading a book aloud Canvas Report, published in October 1997 by the National said Soenen. "Kids need to get to know musicians and learn to schoolchildren. Invite local musi­ Endowment for the Arts. The report recognizes the important how to make music a key part of your life. Make room for cians to perform in a public place. role art — visual and performing — plays in enhancing the music in your life." Theater groups and other performers communities we live in. It also cautions that arts organiza­ could hold open rehearsals and invite tions are in danger of extinction because many Americans "fail Laying blame the public. to recognize the direct relevance of art to their lives." Although panelists agreed educating the young on the finer Businesses could adopt an artist for Attracting a younger audience that will sustain them in the points of classical music is the ticket to creating future audi­ the month and show his or her work. future is the biggest challenge arts groups face. When the dis­ ences, several of the panelists said it's not their responsibility. Arts councils could schedule tours of cussion turns to classical music, alarm bells go off Most of the Unfortunately, who's responsible for the lack of interest in their facilities so the public can learn people attending concerts are in their 50s. classical music won't matter two decades from now when about all of their programs. To devel­ there is no one in the audience. op a fuller appreciation of the dedica­ BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN "Our immediate audience building won't take place in the Tim Hamann STAFF WRITER Detroit Oratorio Society tion and perspiration called for in cre­ [email protected] ' schools," said Okun. "It may happen, but it's a long-term ating the arts, take a class in modern investment. If we believe oxirselves to be curators of a certain dance, drawing or writing. unning a symphony orchestra, chamber ensemble or type of music, then it's our responsibility to take it to the com­ For more information or an action choral group isn't easy. Despite decreases in government munity." kit for National Arts and Humanities R funding, corporate giving, and, in some cases, lower The Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony, along with educa­ attendance, representatives of groups attending our March 9 tional outreach, is employing a number of strategies to roundtable discussion are optimistic about the future of clas­ increase audience size from encouraging tickets holders to sical music in metro Detroit. bring their grandchildren to hosting young artist competi­ A number of factors spell trouble for the groups, not the tions. Offering guest passes to season ticket holders and gift least of which is an aging audience. The lack of an all-classical certificates to nonprofit arts organizations such as the Oak­ music radio station in Detroit and recording companies cut­ land Youth Orchestra acquaints prospective audience mem­ ting fewer classical CDs further darken the art form's future. bers with the BBSO. Board executive director Carla Lam­ Guest panelists didn't seem to think so, though. Since most phere admits 65 percent of the BBSO audience is over age 50, don't compete for the same audiences these classical music and that's why the orchestra is "trying to build an audience . lovers believe they can overcome the odds by working togethr for the future." "''••'.• "-•';,'._/:. ". ."..,.,;... er, . . • .^.. _ When someone attends a concert for free 10 times, Lam­ DonSoenoiv phere calls and asks them to buy a ticket to one of the con­ Plymouth Symphony Orchestra Challenges ahead certs. Other strategies include offering singles a group rate. "I'm looking forward to a bright but challenging future," All seem to be working as BBSO audiences have grown over said Maury Okun, eic^utive dir&ctor.of the Detroit Chamber the last five years. Swleconka: Cathy Miszak Winds ft; Strings, His group, in ewstence for 15 years, has col- • "When WQRS stopped we had to buckle down and find out (left), Gloria Platek, Suzan laborated with St. Hugo of the Hills andTemple Beth El in what the people wanted," said Lamphere. "We passed out Marzec, Al Nowak, Christa Bloomfield Hills to produce the successful Great Lakes Cham­ questionnaires. We are one of the best deals in our communi­ Zabawski, Lee Nowel (back­ ber Music Festival every summer. ty. The buzz word is kids. Foundations and larger corporations "The best organizations always have the best boards," said won't look at you if you don't have kids involved." ground), and Vernita Scott Okun. "We like to have people on our board who like to attend perform with the Radomianie our concerts. In smaller organizations it is the quality of the Funding Folk Dance Ensemble at a board that counts." Funding is critical when costs for a concert can range from Sunday, March 28 Polish Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings "spends a great deal of $15,000 to $25,000 in musician and rental fees depending on Easter Brunch. time" looking for board members. "A good board member the group. In addition to raising ticket prices and approaching begins in the heart of the member," said Okun. "You want peo­ businesses one-on-one for sponsorship, Soenen thinks educa­ ple who can do things for your organization, people who can tional programs go a long way in garnering financial support. Volodymyr Schesluk Month, call Americans for the Arts at bring stuff to your organization. You want to have people who In the last four vears the Plymouth Symphony, now in its Livonia Symphony Orchestra (202)371-2830. get along. It's a real pleasure to work with people you like. It 53rd year, raised its budget to $220,000 from $100,000 and If you're planning an arts event in brings other people together." initiated a $200,000 endowment fund. Much of the funding October, let me know about it. I will comes from the community. Now, the orchestra is returning list it in my column. In the meantime, Dwindling board the favor with educational programming such as the two free there are plenty of arts programs The Southfield Symphony, now m its 37th year, has gone concerts the orchestra performed for fourth grade students in available to enjoy. Here's a guide to from 33 board members to seven working on 23 committees. February at Plymouth Salem High School. Not to miss a beat, what's going on: Southfield Symphony president Charles Marks is attempting parents in the audience received free tickets for an upcoming to lead the effort to raise funds and public awareness for the concert as enticement to continue enjoying the music. Cabaret Concert group but said, "community orchestras can't do it without a "Our success gives us reason to be optimistic," said Soenen, The Redford Civic Symphony board." "Reaching out to the community through education can be a Orchestra plays well-known music by "We have board members who have never come to a con­ theme that helps with funding and building community inter­ Strauss, Haydn and Rimsky-Korsakov cert," said Marks. "They're only interested in raising money If est. It's an opportunity to give something back to the commu- 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Thurston we had all the money we needed, I don't know how we would High School in Redford. The concert is run it. There's not a residential community in Southfield that Please see ROUNDTABLE, C2 free. supports the symphony. We have musicians who come from 38 Carla Lamphere Blrmlngham-Bloomfietd Symphony On the program: "Rosamunde" by Orchestra Franz Schubert, "Barber of Seville" by STAFF PHOTOS BY JIM JAGDFELD Rossini, "Jalousie" by Jacob Gade, and "Flight of the Bumblebee'' by Rimsky- Korsakov. "We're going to have a variety of composers and styles, sort of a pop concert, music that people recognize," said John Gajec, orchestra conduc­ tor/music director. "The music is new to the players. They're happy because Festival showcases 'reel' adventurous films they like the variety." BY HUGH GALLAGHER Hepal: for most of what comes ovit of the commer­ Wh*t; Ann Arbor Film STAFF WIUTKH Women's History Month - cial film industry Though, ironically, many Festival. Six days of hgnllnBhor®OP.hoTnccomm. net Swirling Lynette Brown takes on the role of of the visual experiments that begin with 16rnm experiment el oil ani­ these films eventually find their way into mid-nineteenth century women's films. This year 10? Vicki Honeyman was calm, cool and col­ rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stan­ films will be screened. lected on the day of the press screening for mations commercial films. ton 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 at Whw 8 f>.m. Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Film Festival, more than a combine Honeyman holds the casual press screen­ the Plymouth District Library, 223 S. March 16; 7 and 9:30 week before Tuesday's start. with ing in a small room behind her hair salon Main. p.m. Wednesday, March Usually at this time, Honeymnn is still in Ann Arbor. This tiny space is the nerve 17; 7, 9:30 and li p.m. black center for reviewing the .'Lr>.r> films sent Admission is free. To register, call screening films, still getting out publicity and (734) 453-0750, press 4. Thursday^ March .18; 7 and still scrambling. This year every thing from jrVnnnd the world This year's entries and 9:30 p.m. Friday, has fallen into place ahead of schedule, white live come from Austria. Australia. Scotland. Brown, public information director March 19; 2, 7 and for the American Association of Uni­ giving the festival's director a little breath­ action New Zealand, Germany. F.ngland and else­ 9:30 p.m. Saturday* where A screening committee selects the versity Women of Michigan, began ing space. and the March 20; winners . films for presentation bringing Stanton to life in 1995. Stan­ screenings 6, 7 arid 9 The Ann Arbor Film Festival at the rhythms A panel of three will select several films ton, along with Susan B. Anthony, led p.m. Sunday, MafCh 21. Michigan Theatre has become the indepen­ of Brazil dent film festival. You won't find Holly­ for a variety of awards and the award win­ the struggle for women's causes for 50 WfMf*: Michigan in Laura years. Thaatre, 603 E.liberty.' wood blockbusters here or Hollywood ners will be presented on Sunday Arm Arbor.; wannabees either. Magit lies' Easter celebration TJcM»:$6pef j He pa. Heidelberg Project If you enjoy celebrating Faster Pol­ screening. $4 for 11 Adventurous spirit Hut one of the most interesting films p.m. and 2 p.m. shows;; ish-style or would like to experience The lfimm films shown at the Ann Arbor being presented isehetlnled for 5> ^0 pin $45 for series pass, 1 the tradition, the Rndomianie Folk Film Festival are as diverse as the human Friday. March 15) is about something nisi tickets on sale oiie^ around the corner. Tvree (iuyton's Heidel­ Dance Ensemble's Swicconkn Brunch hour before showtime - imagination in style, content and tech­ at .the Michigan Theatre nique. Hiit they all share an adventurous berg Protect Filmmaker Nicole Ciitleli's " P1CO.RO ficVEXPRf$8iON8TC2 box office. spirit, and most of them share a disdain Please see FILM, C2 vmmm wmm-mmm wmmmmmm C2* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 14,1999 Open forum provides chance for arts groups to share

BYLINDA CHOWN AND KEELY WYGONIK "We want to bring culture to raising money. He wanted to turned down the orchestra's Symphony Orchestra approaches 451-2112 for tickets. STAFF WWTE88 the cities we represent," he said. know how the Detroit Oratorio request for funding, the group its' silver anniversary even Tim Hamann, Detroit Oratorio "There are many community Society raises money, and echoed went back and said they'd offer though she realizes audience Society board member, said he Audience participation is an orchestras. We should be work­ Hamann's comments about the scholarships. That made a differ­ development is an uphill battle. "hopes for the best and prepares important part of the Observer ing together, sharing ideas and difficulty these groups have in ence and the orchestra received Join the orchestra and pops con­ for the worst. Overall there is & Eccentric Newspapers expertise. Board members ought obtaining corporate support. their support. Verdugo is hoping ductor Charles Greenwell for a optimism for the future." The roundtable discussion. Everyone to share ideas with other board Vladimir "VVally" Mu-rha, a that "Car Trek," a new work special concert of "Cowboy" Detroit Oratorio Society joins who had something to say was members." member of the Ukrainian Ban- commissioned by the orchestra music 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April with the Detroit Chamber Winds given the chance to voice their "Community orchestras are durist Chorus, said his group leads to renewed enthusiasm for 18, at Temple Beth El in Bloom- and Strings for a "Summer Sol­ opinions and ask questions, more than a step above high has been doing educational pro­ the group. It will be performed field Hills. Guest violinist is the stice" concert of works by Arvo The rouhdtables are meant to school," said Robert Bennett, grams for 20 years, and that it May 6 in Varner Hall at Oak­ BBSO's Young Artist Competi­ Part, Copland and Barber 8 p.m. be .An interactive experience president of the Livonia Sym­ has brought membership into land University in Rochester. tion winner Adrienne Jacobs, a Friday, June 4, at Kirk in the where people can learn from phony Orchestra board. "Com­ the chorus. He thinks education For more information, call (248) senior at Troy High School. For Hills Church in Bloomfield Hills. each other and exchange ideas. munity has the connotation of is important and works. In New 652-2526. tickets, call (248) 645-2276. Call the DOS at (248) 650-2655 Contacts made at Tuesday's dis­ amateur. It's not our job to bring Jersey, the chorus held a pro­ In the panelists' closing Plymouth Symphony Orches­ for tickets. cussion could lead to collabora­ education to the schools, we're gram "to foster the interest of remarks following the open tra board president Don Soenen Livonia Symphony Orchestra tion later. not equipped to do that. Most of children in the music." The forum, there was hope for the is "certainly optimistic" because conductor Volodymyr Schesiuk Panelists were encouraged to the people in our group do other result was that their next con­ future of classical music. the resources are in the commu­ thanked the Observer & Eccen­ bring their members, and season things during the day." cert consisted of an audience of The Southfield Symphony's nity. The orchestra's priorities tric Newspapers for offering the schedules to let everyone know Carla Lamphere executive which 50 percent were under age next concert, "St. Pat's at St. continue to be education and groups the opportunity to share about upcoming concerts and director of the Birmingham- 21. Hugo's," featuring tenor Edward reaching out to the community ideas. His orchestra appears in a fund-raising events. The Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra Barbara Verdugo, a board Kingins, mezzo-soprano Dorothy one-on-one, The PSO closes its Good Friday concert with the St. roundtable was also promoted in said she likes being called a com­ member of the Oakland Youth Duensing, and violinist James 53rd season 8 p.m. Saturday, Genevieve Interdenominational the Observer & Eccentric News­ munity orchestra and is proud of Orchestra, is concerned because Kujawski is 7:30 tonight at St. April 17, at Plymouth Salem Festival Choir 7:30 p.m. April 2 papers. it. schools are cutting music from Hugo of the Hills Church, 22125 High School Auditorium. This is at St. Genevieve Church in Livo­ conductor Russell Reed's final Merrill Shppero, a member of Don Pratt of the Plymouth the curriculum "left and right." Opdyke, Bloomfield Hills. Call nia. Call (734) 421-1111 or (734) concert before retiring from the the Southfield Symphony Oratorio Society was interested Even so, the orchestra's size "has (248) 424-9022 or (248) 851- 464-2741. orchestra. His sons David (vio­ Orchestra board, noticed a com- in what Tim Hamann had to say doubled in the last year." Fund 7408. "I learned a lot from every­ lin) and Robert (cello) Reed are mon thread among all the about the challenges classical raising, as always, is difficult. Lamphere is very optimistic as body," said Schesiuk. "Each is special guest soloists. Call (734) groups. choral groups face, especially When one major car company the Birmingham-Bloomfield working a little differently."

Expressions from page CI Roundtable from page CI nity." relatively young ensemble hav­ less than perfect acoustics. and performance 2 p.m. Sunday, performances and danced with Grey, plays a tribute to the big ing formed only eight years ago. "The George Burns Theater is March 28, at St. Peter & Paul actors Gabriel Byrne and Lena band leader 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Repertoire as draw "Is it repertoire or location? like a cemetery monument to the Orthodox Church, 750 North Olin in the film "The Polish March 28, at Clarenceville High Building an identity and It's hit or miss," said Tim arts," said Schesiuk. "I don't Beech Daly Road, between Ford Wedding." Marzec chore­ School auditorium, Middlebelt selecting repertoire go hand-in- Hamann, Detroit Oratorio Soci­ have a recipe for raising money. Road and Cherry Hill, Dearborn ographed the dance scene. south of Eight Mile Road, Livo­ hand in attracting an audience. ety board member. "We've had I try different ways." Heights is the place to be. A Polish dance instructor at nia. Most of the groups draw crowds success with our repertoire in When Schesiuk first immigrat­ Tickets are $16 and includes Hull and Nankin Mills elemen- Tickets are $15. Proceeds will by choosing a mix of educational certain locations. Kirk in the ed to this country from the for­ brunch and the 2:30 p.m. perfor­ taries in Livonia and Westland, benefit the Michigan Jazz Festi­ and crowd-pleasers plus a few Hills and St. Hugo seem to mer Soviet Union in 1991, he mance. Deadline for reservation Marzec's goal is to preserve her val (July 18 at the Botsford Inn new works. attract a large audience." was dismayed by the lack of is March 21. No tickets available heritage through the ensemble. in Farmington Hills,' and the The Livonia Symphony found A majority of the groups are respect for the arts. As conduc- at the door. For more informa­ Twice a year at Easter time and Alumni and Friends of success with the debut of a work nomadic, moving their concert tor-in-residence of the Bolshoi tion, call (734) 427-8640 or (734) in October during Polish Her­ Clarenceville Foundation. For by the late William Albright for venues because of scheduling Theater, he did not have to raise 522-6560. itage Month, the Livonia resi­ reserved seats, call (248) 474- a Good Friday concert held at St. problems with facilities. Canton money in order to be able to per­ Suzan Marzec, Radomianie's dent and her ensemble hold per­ 2720 or (734) 459-2454, or send a Genevieve last year. The BBSO could soon be home to a perform­ form classical music. He still choreographer and artistic direc­ formances to raise funds to con­ check payable to the Michigan recently hosted the world pre­ ing arts center so the Plymouth feels if the art form is to survive, tor studied Polish folklore at the tinue practicing their traditions. Jazz Festival and a self miere of a composition by Brian Symphony may eventually be the family is the place to start. University of Marie Sklodowska On March 28, after presenting addressed stamped envelope to Belanger. dedicated to Tuskegee able to schedule its concert in "A community orchestra can­ Curie in Lublin, Poland so all of 45-minutes of dance, guests will Midge Ellis, 20457 Maplewood Airmen. one location. Livonia Symphony not be a bad copy of the Detroit the dances are authentic right learn why the egg is symbolic of St., Livonia, MI 48152-20222. "We have to have that gim­ conductor Volodymyr Schesiuk is Symphony," said Schesiuk. down to the costumes. The Easter. A basket of bread, eggs, mick to get people excited," said not as lucky. He has approached "Michigan Opera Theatre and ensemble's repertoire will ham and horseradish, typically Double-bill opera Lamphere. officials about several venues, Detroit Symphony are not all the include national dances and blessed by a priest on Holy Sat­ The Verdi Opera Theatre of Like the Southfield Symphony, including the vacant George culture in Detroit. Culture starts suites from the regions of Rzes- urday, will be shared, the eggs Michigan presents an evening of one of the obstacles facing the Burns Theater in Livonia, with­ in childhood in your family. I zow, Kurpie and Lublin. Marzec sliced in quarters and passed solo arias, duets and other musi­ Detroit Oratorio Society is build­ out success. The orchestra con­ was lucky everyone in my family will explain customs such as around. cal highlights from "Cavalleria U ing an identity when members tinues to play in the Churchill were singers. I grew up with an "Dyngua" which takes place on "I have a drive to do this," said Rusticana" and I Pagliacci" 7:30 live in many different communi­ High School auditorium with its appreciation for music.1' the Monday after Easter. On Marzec, whose children's group, p.m. Friday, March 26, at the ties. The Oratorio Society is a that day, the girls use pussy wil­ the Centennial Dancers, perform Henry Ford Centennial Library, lows to swat boys they have their April 25 at Clarenceville High 16301 Michigan Avenue in Dear­ eye on. The boys in turn douse School. "I went to see where my born. Film from page CI the girls with buckets of water or father was born in Poland. It's Tickets are $15 adults, $10 perfume to indicate their prefer­ important to keep some roots, to seniors/students/groups. For ence. keep Polish culture alive. People more information, call Verdi half-hour film, "Come Unto Me: films and slowed, distorted and ning "Mind's Eye" by Australian "It's said a girl not doused will bring their aunts, mother and Opera Theatre president John The Faces of Tyree Guyton," lets repeated the scenes in such a Gregory Godhard. Here a fast not get married that year," said grandmothers to Swieconka." Zaretti at (734) 455-8895. Guyton tell his own story and it's way as to create erotic scenes moving camera moves into pho­ Marzec. Baritone Lance Ashmore, a fascinating look at a controver­ between Andy and his mom and tograph after photograph, In July, the Radomianie Folk Basie revisited sopranos Gina D'Alessio and sial but imaginative and dedicat­ shows Judy Garland as a hot manipulating both speed and Dance Ensemble returns to If you love the jumpin' music Dina Kessler, mezzo-soprano ed artist. The project was temptress pining to take Andy image so that fountains and Poland to perform in the World of Count Basie, you're in luck. Dorothy Duensing, tenors assailed by its neighbors, dis­ from his his jealous mother, all buildings whirl and trees move. Festival of Polish Folklore Johnny Trudell's Big Band, fea­ Razmik Papikian and David missed as junk by some casual in 15 minutes. Very weird and (Shown at the 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ensembles. Over the last 10 turing pianist/saxophonist Ted Troiano, and baritone Dino Valle passersby and forcefully part of a trilogy. (Shown at the 7 March 16, show.) p.m. Saturday, March 20, pro­ year^, they have given numerous Harris Jr. and trombonist Al will be accompanied by pianist destroyed once and voluntarily Laura Marguiles' "Hepa!" is a gram.) Margaret Benian. closed just recently. Through it delightful explosion of color and all Guyton's vision remained There is also a continuing fas­ music. Rich Brazilian rhythms A is for arts education strong. The close-up views of the cination with film itself. Canadi­ are the inspiration for brightly "Michigan's Most Enchanting Antiques Show and Sale project and Guyton's own Support young artists by view­ an Richard Raxlen found a 1926 colored oil animations of Mchigm's insightful commentary provide a ing their works at the 18th Mutt & Jeff cartoon that is the whirling, swirling dancers and lesson in art and how it's creat­ Home and Garden annual Congressional Arts Com­ starting point for a brilliant musicians. (Shown at the 7 p.m. ed. petition continuing through deconstruction of animation. The Tuesday, March 16, show.) March 20 at the Joanne Winkle- In style "Come Unto Me" is seven-minute "The Geometry of man Hulce Center for the Arts, This barely suggests the among the more conventional Beware" includes story-board At the Southfield Pavilion 774 N. Sheldon at Junction, Ply­ range, quality and inventiveness offerings of the festival, but it drawings, skipping film, silhou­ 26000 Evergreen Road mouth. For information, call the of the 107 films that will be Southfii'ld. Michigan gives some insight into how ettes built around snippets of the arts council at (734) 416-4ART. screened over the six-day festi­ 5^¾ Fri 2 9 • $f\ 12.8 « Sun 12 5 . these film artists work as well. original film (a roof-top chase Not to be missed are Jonathan scene) and set to a jazz score. It's val. From 2 minute cartoons to a 72-minute documentary on the nin.i-y ?><;t>v«.ami S.ilf* Patterson's pencil drawings On the other end is Austrian animation improvisation, visual •' A'iti*n-s iiixl A. ' '".si'i:is "Man's Best Friend" and "Sports filmmaker Martin Arnold's eerie jazz. (Shown 8 p.m. Tuesday, devastating effect of war through ':•< tt-.p Hnttif, H'> f,.tr<|i>:- Media," David Koohtz's "Wagon" and hilarious "Alone, Life the eyes of women, "Regret to .ii'ii pi''.()'Vtii Aitii(MiV"iil March 16.) A.i An?if|i!*••-..St.;»Aj ,i'ul Siili (Plymouth Canton), and "Owl" Wastes Andy Hardy^" Don't tell Inform," there is always some­ '.fi.ifi'dJ.i'.l !(lf *l>h V(11,r T.l'.ti' ,ln<1 S'.i|1t>ft) ftl'M'M.1 •>! ""•!•,'(• by Melissa Stacey (Ladywood). Mickey Rooney, but Arnold has Another experimental thing for everyone. taken scenes from the Hardy approach is the visually stun­ S1 00 OFF A-ith this 3d' MAtiKEX. 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ANTIQUES JE> A N C E EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SHOWS & Through March 19 - Graduate stu­ ART FAIRS MICH BALLET THEATRE dent exhibition. Ford Gallery, "Sleeping Beauty" 2 p.m. Sunday, Eastern Michigan University cam­ CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL March 14 at the Macomb Center pus, Ypsilanli: (734) 487-1268. 11th Annual Spring Craft Show 10 for the Performing Arts, Garfield ARTSPACE II a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Road at M-59; (810) 286-2222. Through March 20 - Nick Blosser's located on Nesvburgh Road just egg tempera paintings. 303 E. south of t-96 and north of Joy Maple, Birmingham; (248) 258- Road. Sponsored by the Churchill L E C T XJ 1¾ E —^^——i i i i IJI' • i— f§.40. High Parent Teacher Student BBAC Association; (734) 422-4507. CREATIVE ARTS CENTER COMMUNITY HOUSE ANTIQUES Lecture series: March'UG - "Cass Through March 20 - The art bf Ivan SHOW Corridor Revisited" by Dennis Stewart. 47 Williams, PonUac; Nawrocki; March 23 - "Glass'an* ' Lectures, garden boutique, silent (248) 333-7849. by Fred Hampson. 1516 S. auction and raffle. Preview night - MATRIX OALLERY Cranbrook. Birmingham; (248) 6 - 10 p.m. Thursday. March 18; Through March 21 - "Man, Woman. 644-0866. General show - 10 a.m. • 6 p.m. House." an installation of paintings LAWRENCE TECH Friday, March 19 and Saturday, and ink drawings by Shaqe Kalaj. March 20; noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. The architectural designs of Robert Ill S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor; March 21. 380 S. Bates, Qshatz will be discussed 7:30 p.m. (734)663-7775. Birmingham; (248) 644-5832. Thursday. March 18, Lawrence BBAC Tech. College of Architecture & MICHIGAN WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL Through March 25 - Michigan Fine_.» Design, Architecture Auditorium, 60 artists , stone, metal, wood art A-200. 21000 W. 10 Mile. Arts Competition, featuring work work of wildlife, environmental and Southfield. by 80 artists. 1516 Cranbrook nostalgic Americana. 4- p.m. Road. Birmingham: (248) 644- TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY Friday, March 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 0866. Saturday, March 27, and 10 a.m.-5 "The Ajanta Caves of India." a SOUTHFIELD CENTRE FOR THE p.m. Sunday, March 28. slide lecture by Dr. Walter Spink of ARTS NATIVITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH FES­ the University of Michigan. 2 p.m. Through March 26 - Exhibition of TIVAL OF THE ARTS Sunday. March 21. Troy Library. paper weights from the Alfred Juried art show featuring 50 Big Beaver at 175. Berkowitz collection; and, an exhib­ artists. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. it of paintings by Farmington Hills March 14. 21220 W. 14 Mile Rd.. TOUR resident Leon Schoichit. 24350 Bloomfield Township; (248) 646- Southfield Road. Southfield; (248) i DSO SHOWCASE HOUSE "BARE 4100. 424-9022. ; BONES" SNEAK PREVIEW TOUR ; Self-guided tours of the DSO's MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AUDITIONS/ ' 1999 designer showhouse and gar- Through March 26 - "Blimey!" the C A L L FOR. ', dens. "Great Garage Sale Galore." London Artworld from Bacon to A R T I S T S 10 a.m. • 4 p.m. Saturday. March Hirst 7 N. Saginaw. Pontiac: (248) 20 and Sunday March 21. 1771 80HEMIAN MUSIC COMPETITION 334-6038. Balmoral Dnve. Detroit: (313) 576- CARY GALLERY Second annual Solo Concerto 5155 Competition, open for orchestral Through March 27 - New works by instruments. High school and col­ Marcta Freedman. 226 Walnut lege students (between 16-22 V C) L \J >J T E E 1¾ S Blvd.. Rochester; (248) 651-3656. DAVID KLEIN GALLERY years old), must submit perfor­ ANIMATION NETWORK CLUB Through March 27 - Photo work of mance tape by April 1. 1999. For Looking for artists such as anima­ Bas Jan Aden Dan Graham. Gordon application: Herbert Couf, c/o The tors or comedians who would like Matta-Ciark and Robert Stmthson. Bohemians, 37685 Russett Drive. to oe featured on cable. For more 163 Townse.id. Birmingham: \ 248) Farmington Hills; (248) 737-6936. METRO DANCE Fair Lane M;..s-c G^ c and '.ne mformat'On, contact Jane Dabish. p 433-3700. CANTON CALL FOR ARTISTS PAINT CREEK CENTER SCHOLAR­ Preschool and adult classes, 541 Dearoom Co :."^" '. A'ts Co.mc ' presicent. P.O. Box 251651. West r ROBERT KIDD GALLERY SHIPS S. Mill, Plymouth. (734j 207-8970. 7 • 10 p m. VVed'~eSiia,. Ma cn 17 Bioomfieid. Ml. 48325-1651. I,248I Open invitation to all artists for the Through March 27 - New paintings Two $1,000 merit scholarships PAINT CREEK CENTER Scnco: o' Managc-nv-r-" i'c:,.'e'^e 626-2285, 1999 Fine Art and Fine Craft Show by Sam G'lliam and Dele Duck, offered to graduating high school Open registration for spring classes ate' or -s:>- L'n"-.'-rs''v n" M cmgar FAR CONSERVATORY at Liberty Fest '99. June 19-20 recent sculpture by Louise Kruger. seniors in Macomb, Oakland or begins March 22. Spring semester Dearborn campus. Dearpom; (313) Needs volunteers to assist with Deadline; April 15; (734) 453- 107 Townsenp St.. Birmingham; Wayne counties who plan to major runs April 19 through June 12. 943-3095. leisure, creative and therapeutic 3710. (248) 642-3909. in visual arts. Application deadline: Classes for preschoolers to adults. arts programs for infants through CALL FOR ENTRIES DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NETWORK April 17. To obtain an application, 407 Pine Street. Rochester; For a adults with disabilities, weekdays. Michigan Watercoior Society's Music Director Neeme Jarvi con­ Through March. 27 - "Herstory." or for more information, call (248) brochure, call (248) 651-4110. r evenings, Saturdays. Can i248i 52nd annual exhibition, to be held ducts a pe -or ma*-co o? A'vo Part's featuring recent works o> Kyung- 651-4110. PEWABIC POTTERY 646-3347 May 16-June 25. Slide deadline: Sympnony '-.o 3, S'lpsta^Oy c s Sook Koo. 7 \ortn Saginaw St.. Winter classes, including tile mak­ LIVONIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION March 15, 1999. For information, S> 'vpro', '•••••: '., a;' : S oe .;> Pontiac. 248. 334-3911 C L A S S E S ing, baste ceramics, wheel throw Corcv'\; :•:.: , o • t -,i- -• :.a, G'eenmead Historic Village seeks call Janet Hamrick, (248) 398- GALERIE BLU tng for ages 13 and up. Call for - r -.0 unteers to assist m school 4089. ART & CALLIGRAPHY STUDIO 8:30 .:.•• Sri .,-ca-, ".i<'i :" 2..- fees. 10125 E. Jefferson. Defoit. '.o.i'S. Sunday to-^rs. speoai Through March 28 - Tne Bi/th of C'cn.-s:-:: h;-. . 2~\: W.,-C-0.v(i-d CALL FOR GLASS ARTISTS Calligraphy, bookbinding and bead­ r •313) 822 0954. events. spec;a: projects and ga Matrixism Geostrjct^'es l-X. 7 v ing classes through March. 8156 Ave, De"oi-: 313 576 5111 The Art Museum Project at the PHOTOGRAPHIC GUILD dening. Open May-October & Saginaw. Porvac: 248 454-7797 Cooley Lake Rd, White Lake. Call JCC INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY University of Michigan-Dearborn, m 36th annual photographic sem.na' Decemoer. Eight Mue Roaa at (248) 360-6429 for more informa­ Se" c ::. •* ze-'s a- c ,•)•..:•"' f'om the cooperation with the Alfred \e-.sDu'gn. Livonia: ,734. 477 Through March 31 - Back and . March 19-21 at Henry Ford •0"-.e- Sov e' L'' n<: o-'o"" 4 p.m. Berkowitz Gallery and the Fine Art tion. r white photography Os K mberly A. Community College, Dea'bo '-- Fna r 7375 Associates support group, is spon­ ART MUSEUM PROJECT/U-M SunCriy. Vtarcn. 21 at \ e Jimm.j Cook. South'ieic Mumc.oai information. i734; 563-4210. MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND soring an exhibit titled "Glass: Its DEARBORN P'e-4 s Vo-s B..- v. -.g ,:•' me Complex. 26000 Evergreen Ro., - PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY ARTS r ,, Seeks volunteers to neio w-f non Substance and Attributes," to be Non-credit studio art classes and je-.v s Co^" \.'" :,- C^'f". 6600 W. Southfield: -248 948-0470. COUNCIL perform.ng act-yties. Web s.te: held May 15-June 27. Slide dead­ workshops through March •Map:e Road. Acs' B:oo-.'-e,d MASTERPIECE GALLERY Winter classes & w-orkshops "o- a nicbb.org. 0' contact MCBB line: March 6. For information, call Programs led by instructors from, 2-+S' 661 10O0 Tnrough March* 31 - Artwork, by • ,'• ages, including sculpture, .'.atemo Southfield Centre for tne A-ts (313) 593-5058 or (313) 593 the area, including Bill Girard, OAKLAND SINGERS/TYNER Yvarai. 137 w Map-e. Birmingham; or, dance, aecorat.ve painting, DO'- 24350 Southfteic Road: 248 349- 5087. Grace Serra, Mary Stephenson. CHORALE 248 594-9470. -•;: tery. film, drawing, children's -ne­ r 0376, HARBOR SPRINGS SUMMER SHOW Donna Vogelheim. For information, Fer da-e \Ls-; Sm-es p-esc-r-ts ORCHARD LAKE SCHOOLS GALE- .;'. ater, creative writing ana more. Applications are being accepted for !,734t 593 5058. RIA BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART 7 74 \. Sneidor. Roaa. For scr.ee MUSEUMS the 24th annual 4th of July Art Thr0jgn Vrarcn 31 - v\ooc sculp­ uie. cah i 734,1 416 4278, Show in Harbo Springs. Deadline: CENTER I-+3 •'< r.'j'''v, ; f'" •' ."i '.' \ '*'*•' "''i^ CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM tures D> R-ta M 'ae' o' Muskegon.-'-. • 1 SWANN GALLERY April 10. For an application, call Offers a range of art classes M 2503, Tm-ougn Ap"i 3 We-'c: Sc-e^ce: 4 3535 inoian T'a- . O'crarc LaKe: Free life-draw mg art classes, open n 248.6621885 the Harbor Springs Community day art activities for ch-idren Apri ORION LIBRARY Con'iation o' A'* an-a Sc-e ce." 'ea- to anyone. Other classes on on and r School office and leave your name, 5-9. 1516 S. Cranbrook Road T tur ng *o..' art St* P'O-CCtS epre- GALERIE BLU T'-ie Sc:\:s-m '' ?. • ' •' ;i---'o-i-s 2 r address and phone number: 16I61 acryhc painting, pencil. w-atercoma so-' ng an o-g.-'-'-g expo-at-o" o' a Through Ma'C' 31 - Tne a t of Birn-mgnam Caii for more mforma- i ;S y '• 526-5385. tion. ;248) 6440866. pastels and sculpture 14 p.m. spec': .VHI o- ^ e^-ae 1221 Y'anVhn Jonas "" \ Sagma>% St Sundays 1250 Library Street \m" /. aoa.'. ar: 5'on"''?.JH;s Pont:ac. 248 4 54-^9- BIRMINGHAM MUSICALE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS 248 mm, -- •:-••: Detroit; ;313i 965-4826. Ja $3 i" ,',!''•' 'S a.-ivr SOLO'S. Auditions for Charlotte Ruppei C'asses for adults, educators and PERFORM ATHON GALLERY: FUNCTION ART TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS Memorial Voice Scholarship, 10 vouth. Can for details, i313'i 833 Sal-.-a at:---- >: -a: • ..- Tmougr- Marcn 31 - Vesse s Classes for students g'ades 112 • a.m. Saturday. March 27, First 4249. 5200 Woodward Ave., S R ."• i-•>;'• .'e ,,-• '.' .- . . DIA Boxes a-c Basse's,' 'eat^'ing scene study. Broadway oarxe. • o ; p - Baptist Church. WiHits Street. Detroit ' a- -a x*;. - - ,.--1(-¾ ' - -' ..:•"' T-'.-. .^-- :,,-,.- 2 - ^a ' a^ more 'na- 102 AO-WS 21 \ Birmingham. Requirements: one '•-op, mprovisation. Saturdays V.a. T,-e -" a' Oo-aan ? r> • Sagmaw Pont-ac: 2^8. 333 0333. EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE --.• '' - • ,r s'' .'-s 11 : '- : ; A s section from an ana, foreign lan through May 15, Catnema' ••••a .:• -.-a •- - Veas.aes a' HABATAT GALLERIES Classes for age 3 ann up. Mi levels sa.:,a-.nn M,v ' 2a , ;- guage art son and 20th century art Theatre. Masonic Tpm;y<\ 500 ims s- C .. v.,.. -in' : age Vo0" t'^ Through Marc 31 \ev. wo'k by of classes for recreational and pro .. c" m •' '• ',~\ .- :-" song. Total per'ormance time 10 Temple. Det'Oit. 3'. 3 535 89m- ;a>-a-'. a' "•"•'• •?.•• <" ^'"eo-og-: a ia\ V^sc ano Marv Sna"er 7 \ fos?'onal students. mc.!odmg moo m 3ST minutes. Applicants must provide •-a-' ••.<• . " 2-7-"• WnmiAn'd Sag-na.s Pa-; a: .248-333 2060 em. ballet pom! p. tap and \z\iz PALM SUNDAY CONCERT their own accompanists. C7 C> IM C- 1¾ R T H >,,>•• .,<• [•<-'• • • 313-- 833 ""020' SOMERSET COLLECTION 1541 W Hamim Road, between T"f -\' '-a ,-. --'-..v a "- ^ Application deadhnc March 20. Th'oug^ Va'c" 31 w: icmo/. m Crooks and Uvernois. Rochester BIRMINGHAM UNITARIAN CHURCH .• -,•<: -.• •!«-• ','•• --. '•'.•: 1999. For mfoimat'on, • 248; 375 Pa-n'mgs a ohotog'aohv exhibit Hills: (248) R5? 5850 T'^o Katr.ipon La^dis Tro, 7 p -" « ; A I . I - E I* Y 9534. o' evpresswas w-idffowcs. Home & GEIGER CLASSIC BALLET Sunday. Marc'1 28, 651 \ K X FI1 HI 'I' S METROPOLITAN SINGERS OF Garden Couoct'on Somerset Big ACADEMY W;oodward, Bionm^eHi H:as . 2-'.8 i <> rsj - <; <> i IN c» ) SOUTHFIELO !•_ J II |l»« U I III H ••IBTTTI •! i m-rll—I 1 " — l"l Beaver at Cooiidge T'o>. Newly rpfu'b-sneo cMmm st,i<:m 4/6-5733 ANN ARBOR ART CENTER An adult choir of mivod voices 'S ! ; JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER opening for now pg w^ ,.,1.,- i(,v,,,, 4, • • av [ >\,s,>^ ,\,„- School vocal room. 77000 1 am-! P'HVIOS 6600 W Maoie Rd turn in the R.-•• ;,; ¾- i".; SI \''4 Evergreen Rd.. Southfield Wes' B'a.O'^'e.l 8H8 469 0100 Community Show Chorus ages 6 CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF DIRMINGHAM UNITARIAN CHURCH MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE 10 6 15 7 4 5 n m Wednesdays DETROIT OALLERY Auditions for Spring seasons o' p?o I s • *""Ough M.vr.h 30, ages 1116 li'igivv So^oiove 8 o <•-. :• ,, sa.u ^---,:,,(:1 V-< ' 1 '"- - ,va^. aar PAINT CREEK CENTER FOR THE durttons - "Madame Butter'V 11 ST. PATRICKS OAY ;, s 8 30 n m Wednesdays, throi.g Mari " 18 Orr nrsva H,i> * '; ; .-,-1 --' -jm a-* : a £ 'a •. a apa s n; ARTS "f.ugono Onegm' and "Samson am! a i ,. • r Marc h 30 Daima smgmg . ''i"(' W'oudv. ard .\vr Del Ml f -• • '-, :•;»->' (,-,1-- ••»: t-'-," ---'-I-'-., M s T^'o-ag'-- ^ p - 2 W O'Os ,^ r DeliaUih" -8 pm Monday. Mnmh ngraph\ classes ages 6 14. 5 l -> 'i\i*-iv\ , ,'48 -'3/ M.IHO i-iage^ r ;i,|, ---¾ - faiie'v ,v\a 15. 1526 Broadway at G'.-vul (S 30 p m Umsdays. though M,vi'"i CHRIST CHURCH CRANBROOK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER '--p\s wo'k tn C'-arotte Wpa\o' K-rg Circus Park; (313- 237 32 M - 30 Other c'asses mc'udc drama fo> Organ ronrod bv D(in Cook iv^ *•>• • aa .., - .'• -... r. ..,p «,rCi; ' oa- p,a"0 v 40" Pmr> \' ,r >• \ - Mo ••.-.(•>•, a-.- -, mid'en mst'ut tam ;n ',v^\v o' msso- o" (Vp,,v at B'-giuv^ No,.'> TEMPLE BETH F.L •t S*'on* Hoi hes-o' 2-18' 651 'i f >•• na- a' a- -a' im.v s1, •^pda ami ms* - iiincntai ipsso-m (.••- \ e-s-'y 4 P '- Sunday Ma'i ' •111 0 OCCS WOMEN IN ART EXHIBIT • v ;,s.jii •-Jon< \i.lM.„,- ! ; For deta'is i ,n- . 248 3 'SmV •" ; .j r "-s; (•'•,;.,• i c ..vt)'i\^ -t "• Call for p'"-t'ips 'or ihp ', 3t'i anm>a . ''•;:•' ,--' a-' 'a--' •- .V','1 KAMMUELLER DANCE CLASSES . 'am > f.'n.n: H i'M---' >« a M ^. CREATIVE RESOURCE OALLERY Ou< Vermis Wumpn .-- >V 1 . r'•• ', V: ,r',vi ' • • . Adwmccd ami ivntrssn.i-M . --m". r T'ma.ijra ,\^- a \oMtn'^s -m^ Dead'me 'or prves •>•• visua. asts 24s ( 44 ,21.: ! , ,i t),'|-if t ivnf.'<>" '•' *<''' .1 ' DEARBORN COMMUNITY ARTS ai'-st -a. ' pa -.' ' -••»> am' 'gm.a' \r- ami ivrMr, 'S '\tv "i WM'* I >'"'I'"' f ' v - \V M ara'r ^ ^ai• \rmd.i-, f ' am ' '"• ' I'd ,<:•' «>-. <• sa ,/i>" .J-^S tu - a.ra S,V"S K,i''" •-,--s \t,n '2' ;H a' " r I'-nt- -,v a COUNCIL l i,i. .ms ,")'a K,ri'- :-(-.-,-..(.,,.. •(,_, \ v ,-,:---,,--.--, l ,,'v f^,- ;•>'( '..V,! "'-!,> msa.v. * ' •'' '••• i'-iv -'> * ••"i'* - i' ' a W ,-i,- :!w a- • f- - - • -f m- a-i1-: I ,,. •-is ; ; ), i • . - ,\ '; -• ,v. ,. a,,-• a am a jS i .', ' <. .ss " 1 I ' - SUNDAY, MARCH 14,1999 (OF*)C4 0 B S--.E R V t R £ If E' X T GUITfll MOVIES

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She finds herself helping old 12 20,2:3O,4 40,6:5O,9:i0 LACKFROSI(PG) Oa08«SKY(PG)NY AffUCnON(R) Ga., the "black mecca," the place mer in Idlewild with her older friends, growing attached to MY FAVORIH MARTIAN (PC) 12.00,2:50.5.43 10:50,1:55,7:10,9.50 (3:¾ 9:15 to be if "you were young, black sister, Joyce, before moving to Imani, helping with the "Sewing i220,215.4''0 605 MESSAGE HA BOTTLE (PG13) HILARY AND JACKIE (R) Circus" and, best of all, falling in ('2:45:645 and had any sense." San Francisco where she can be 4:35 pmcrf, love. MY f AVORTTl MARTUN (PC) She opened a salon, made good her "black, female, sexual, HIV- Star Theatres 10:50,1:0), 3:20,6:05 money, and partied with positive self." Pretty soon, Ava realizes that ^'/.y-JVOestThfa'/H St»rWin5ttK; j 24^656-1160 11:15,1^0.4:30,7.25,955 4135^-^^.^0(¾^. tor of the Month citations. they'll become independent sometimes what seems like dis­ 313-5613449 V fcrc'a No ?«s [rijjger*:-- \ytfi Kpiif jje 6 siTKtted f-x f 5iMrr,fe-yKT!s aster is often a blessing in dis­ .Sr^nU-^sD-.N K>\ 3 5E R rated «T« ^6 p~ After a decade of living and women. V $.Vw irf 6 C'Ti SUr|ohn-R 244655-9090 guise. l i; loving in the fast lane, Ava's The Rev. Anderson's wife, CwinuCtf Slxw 0>!-, S-Jl ill® john S. Pal 11:10,1:40,4:0),7:0),9-¾ WARING NED DEV1NE (PC) 244-S8J-2070 NP BABY GENIUSES (PG) Birmingham Theatre u v T1 SUN (1:15 4:(0;6-'5.S 30 * fjT-i-;5;v CV.r«5ATL:?D4 5-C-,', ,'iv 1120,1.30,3:40,550,5-1)0,1000 21'$ WKdAi'd S::^^3?Ke6jJ":!fd'ir PAYBACK{R) DcrA'tt-Jvn &rTTi-rtgh3.Ti MOS-TH^S 615.8-30 u NO615&5:30GNS!5 NP DENOTES SO PASS F£'.3& ?^f3-^>3 e'6t'- 1'40 210 4-50, 7,10.9-30 644-RLM' NP Denotes No PJSI [rgj^r^tj CENTRAL STATION (R) Books gives Michigan residents MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE (PCI!) 1 SUN, (1.¾ 6:30,845 NP THE CORRUPTER (R) TKE CORRUPTER (R) 2 30, S10 PWCHASE T--CMTS St iW^i CALL UON-TH-^S 6-30,5 45 ' 30 4-30 7«, 1010 "'•20. '2.40 2 CO. 3-20.4 4] 6S. SHE S ALL THAT (PCI J) (24j| 644-RLM ASDHAvlYO-^ THE LAST DAYS (R) KPTTC RACE: CARRIE 2 (I) 7-20 3-40 lOW 220,5:0),7.20,9.40 VISA, VASTIKAJ.D OS WtiOS 1,4-15) 1245,300.5:30,7 45,10¾ DEEP END Of THE OCEAN (PCI 3) 200 CIGARETTES (R) EXPRESS HEADY A 75t SL stock-market ous anecdotal examples to illus­ 20', 4:10 6:50,9.40 VQV^TiCKfTS 1130,2-00, trust. Not only does it minimize V MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE (PCI 3) (246)62^7101 boom and prior trate various financial situations 8MM(R) tsLwestpLfs ?i:ri?Ti(: . eliminates misallocations in MY FAVORITE MARTIAN (PC) ". 50 v i.\j v'.O FMOv;* increased the them. For the layperson, howev­ 12.^,2-30,4:40 7:35,9 35 fuSjdrv^Tiv.'ig'^rr;,-'^ M50 210 4-10.6-i] value of numer­ cases that involve divorce or chil­ er, there can never be enough 200 CIGARETTES (R) S30',4-t>frr, ' Stow* POOUKI j PAYBACK (R) ous portfolios. dren from a previous marriage. In his chapter entitled "Do Tax- '^'epif:-'y^ U'IC {.J ;\ ;.-:je o; 12:0) 2.10,4-20,6:30,8:45 li 30,2 50,5-10,7:30/0-0 DEEP END OF THE OCEAN (PG13) Growth in per­ "A Revocable Living Trust," Preferred Retirement Plans . . . '• ' fogrs&h RUSHMORE(R) 8MM(R) explains the author, "can be 150,4:30,7.25,,9:30 5:15,7-20,9:30,1130 sonal retirement Warrant Special Treatment in 24S-3320241 12.10,2:¾ 4:55 : MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE (PG13) designed to provide support to a Jia»jiVjy«iDii-i SHAREWARE IN WYE (I) UnlttdArtiitiThutm accounts like Estate Planning?" the author 5:0), 7:30,950 second wife after the husband's • «WShc%«Ur:t!6pT. 1250,3-50,6:¾ 9 20 E-i'O-i .n M}f/«s Dily. for i'S shoM ESTHER IRAs and warns us that tax laws in this CRUEL LNTENTIONS(R) i Cor>t«JousSS:-«Dj!j UFE IS BEAUTIFUL (PC13) ' s'inm t»f-jre 6:(0 ?W UTTMANN death, with the balance of the 5-10,7:(0 9CO.110)' 401(k)s, in addi- area are complicated and, in the ir.t frc'.ss Tr^-s. fn. & SJ". 1.10,4:30,7:50,10.¾ SJT* ii, jc.-swe Wets avjJjt'e tion to steeply trust assets remaining at the absence of planning, distribu­ 'K'uTH^iDV SAVING PXJYATE RYAN (R) \V-\jV.lP.t<(fU3CCfp'.tJ death of the second wife dis­ MjR Thutm ' f;EE460i PO'vOPS graduated tions could be "subject to both 8:1GFMOVJ ^'•ASU^DBiVOLUVE.NOTs* estate taxes, obliges most of us tributed to the husband's chil­ income and estate taxes." The I HP DENOTES NO PASS PRINCE Of EGYPT (PG) United Artiiti Qrtland S1.00fofdTeH1.SQ WEIGHT! dren from his first marriage." 11:10,1:50.530 ir.s.'JeOikWMjl to do more than simply draft a topic receives thorough treat­ 31^5617200 V,"TH TH-5 AD£X?4 2'99 ! W THE RACE: CAM 2 (R) FAMILY FILM SPECTACULAR- 24i-9m706 TT Last Will and Testament. The title of each chapter is ment, but additional concrete : Sl.COTi! 6 pm .^O-V5 4N0MS5U3.EC 0 VIO 3 20,5:40,7:50,10-10 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE A_LT,VESSL>N-THUr.S articulated as a question, a habit CHV;CE-:L To address this need, tax examples would be helpful. |)P WWC COMMANDER (PC11) FREE, ADULTS 13 AND OVER $1 A^r 6 pm $1.50 no doubt developed as the host of kr^i?iA:m-lii-ji^Ki: CALL THL4TE3 AT (245)675-7-0) attorney and estate planning Estate planning is no longer { '2:iO,?xO, 5:10,7:20, f 30 JACK FROST THE RACE: CARRIE 2 (R)NV specialist P. 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It does, however, shed PLEASANTVULE(PCIJ) earned assets after we are gone. included in "The Michigan ' 24MW-6777 NP THE CORRUPTER (R) 7:(0,93) light on the territory and point 1 The author cites two promi­ Estate Planning Guide" are tax- &»-'9>n A'2te« OJ . 11.10,2.00,4:30,7:30,10:15 United ArtlsU SIMPLY IRHSIST1BIE(PC13) us in the right direction, WViPTKKETS 7:30,9:¾ nent individuals to demonstrate free gifting, special provisions for ' - iX^cnMbp. ilMi Currently, the book is avail­ Cc»'\irwjSSiS>«DiN NPDIEP END OF THE OCaN ins-JfT^.-eOilsV-iJ what can happen without proper disabled children, the formation l.i^Si-.i-'.rtTh-jfs FH.SJ k (PG13) 248-349-4311 planning: Warren Burger, for­ of family partnerships and liabil­ able at Collinwood Press in -" TH?:;j THL^SD4,> -12 30,3^,5-30,8^).10.30 AIL MS SIA-THWS mer Chief Justice of the ity companies to preserve busi­ Farmington Hills (248-848- NOW TICWS Supreme Court, and former ness and real estate assets, tax- 5000). 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Mayor Coleman Young. deferred retirement plans, bene­ carry it in late April. t 1215,2 -4$, 5:1$,7:4$, 10.CO HitefeflflDfinU) 12:¾ 2.50, $:05,7:30,950 Although well acquainted with fits to donors bequeathing chari­ I NPBABYCEN1U«S(PC) NOV?TICKETS • TKERAGE:CAMIE2(R)NV 7501H^andRd ' UO, 3«, 5:15,7:1$, 9:15 NP ANALYZE THIS (R) 12:1$, 2:40,5:15,7:4-), 10.0$ -*f M-59 Si V,-,^1-5 the laws of their respective table trusts, and medicare/medi- Esther Littmann in a resident ; NP THE COMPTER (IT) 12CO, 2-30,4:45,7:15,9.45 8MM(R)NV 24 Hour Movie line states, each chose not to create a caid requirements. of Bloom field Township and a » 1:30,4.30,7:40,10:10 •NOW TONS - 1:10,4:20,7:10,95$ wutrm Revocable Living Trust, an The author's style is clear and tutor in English and German ifrmiDElPENDOfTHEOCfAH NP CRUEL INTENTIONS (R) SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (R) CALL 77 FILMS 4551 instrument that would have kept concise without being conde­ You can leave her a message («13) 10.50.11:451:15,-2 20,4.CO, 500, • Iw, 410,7.00,9:30 Sr>5 P'.ii Sejt'ro 3rid D^'i VJ>M their considerable estates out of scending. 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i The Observer & Eccentric! SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 0* m^tm Luck of the Irish? .¾ ' * Callaghans and Lynches simply call it a BY FRANK PBOVENZANO Famlllal sound: In their way of thinking, hope that I make a difference* STAFF WRITER everyone has a calling. And any­ he said. ^•tt Annual P«tricktid6 [email protected] Maty '• one who knows them would real­ Callaghan Concert, featuring author When the Callaghan and ize that they're answering the Every minute Thomas Lynch, pianist John Lynch families get together, it's Lynch and call. Most people might know the Callaghan, haritone Patrick not just a reunion. It's a ready- daughter, Lynch family for something Irish love affair tiynch, ••:; sopranos/Mary made society. Caitlin. other than their immense artis­ Callaghan Lynch and Caitlin In the finest Irish Catholic tra­ Twenty five years after they tic talents. dition, both families give a whole first met, Mary and Patrick For nearly 50 years, the Lynch new meaning to "go forth and Lynch have maintained a certain family has handled burial When: 4 p,rn. Sunday, prosper." mystery about the inevitability arrangement for many Oakland March: 14•' /:-.'•• The Lynches number nine chil­ of their relationship. County residents. Patrick runs dren. At one time, the They relate the story about the Lynch home on Crooks Road, Where: St. Regis Church, Callaghans could've fielded two how Mary's father was Patrick's just south of Maple. And his 3695 Lincoln* Bloomfield baseball teams, and probably first vocal teacher, and how older brother, Tom, oversees the needed name tags during family Patrick knew many of her broth­ Lynch Funeral Home in Milford. HilU trips when the 18 children were Proceeds will go to the ers but didn't meet his future The older Lynch has also Christ Child Society . together. wife until after graduation from emerged as one of the country's cert at St. Regis Church in persecution," said Patrick. Coming in at number 14 on the University of Dayton in the finest writers, winning an Amer­ Bloomfield Hills. "Through it all, they sang their the chart is Mary Callaghan early 1970s. ican Book Award for his collec­ songs, read their poetry and had And to make a point about the Lynch, one of the premier sopra- By Lynch and Callaghan stan­ tion of essays, "The Undertak­ Across the Atlantic a good time." current generation, Patrick is QOS in the region. Perhaps Lynch dards, Mary and Patrick's family ing." Whenever the Lynches sat The Callaghans and Lynches likely to put on a CD entitled, fc best known as the vocal coach is underpopulated. Both Lynches have an instinc­ down to dinner, Patrick Lynch certainly would make their "Heartfelt Love Songs," per­ fjor the Queen of Soul, Aretha "Eighteen divided by nine is tive ability to put you at ease recalled the usual pre-meal ancestors proud. formed by Mary and his daugh­ Franklin, who is making a foray two," they said simultaneously with a smile, handshake and a prayer: "We'd say, 'Remember Indeed, there's something "old ter. into recording arias. as they swell with pride talking gentle way of conversing. our relatives at the mouth of the world" about their passion for He'll become so overwhelmed > This afternoon, Mary will be about daughter Caitlin, an Patrick is a warm bear who Shannon River in Ireland." family, performing and their with pride that it'll put a tear in joined by her husband, daughter, undergrad at U of M, and Paddy, often wears a tie-pin in the Loyalty runs as deep as Irish life's purpose. the eye of even the most crusty father and brother-in-law. a talented athlete at Birming­ shape of a shovel. He often refers pride. "We believe that when you're Irishman. author Thomas Lynch, in the ham Brother Rice. to himself as just a gravedigger. Each year, the Lynches travel blessed with talent, it's your Despite their "low total" of off­ highest, holiest celebration for Over the years, while Mary Within minutes of meeting back to the village in Ireland obligation to share it," said spring, there's little doubt that the Irish, and all those who want has pursued a singing and acting him, he'll get around to telling where their great-grandfather Patrick Lynch, a burly baritone, Patrick and Mary Lynch have to be green for a day. career. Patrick has cultivated his you family stories about the lived before he crossed the and the third of nine children. found another way to "go forth The scaled-down version of the own art. Lynches and Callaghans. And Atlantic in search of a better life. For Mary and Patrick Lynch, and prosper." sprawling clan will be featured u "My art is working with people the pictures on his office wall of Our ancestors struggled life isn't reducible to a career After all, they're Irish and lov­ performers in their Eighth at a difficult time in their lives past generations will no doubt through famine and religious choice or social status. ing every minute of it. Annual St. Patrick's Day Con- when their emotions are raw. 1 require additional commentary.

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With St. Patrick's BY NICOLE STAFFORD SHOPPING Day just around the SPECIAL EDITOR CENTERED corner, what better nstafford@oe. homecomm.net time to celebrate all things Irish? A step inside Savior Faire, a relatively new One store that does downtown Birmingham store, is a step back in so all year long is The time and into the exquisite lifestyle of the erst­ Celtic Shamrock Irish while French bourgeois class. Import Shop, located in At present, the store even has on display four! I the Village Mall Build­ garden chairs from a royal chateau0 that was.'" ing, at 33335 Grand located in Vichy, France. River in downtown Owned and used by relatives of King Louis' DONNA Farmington. family, each chair bears the carved initials of the' MULCAHY "We're the only royal name. Savior Faire's selling price for a set i independently owned of four of the chairs is $4,500, but the store caKi Irish import shop in metro Detroit," ries similar French treasures for smaller pocket-!., said Barbra Horrigan-Goins, who books. owns the shop with her husband, On a large, antique wood table is a French gilt Wally Goins and business partner, metal candle holder and jardiniere for plants and Doris Ryan. flowers. Between 100 and 125 years old, the glass" Sure, you can find fun things there, and metal piece is priced at $450. Beside it is «•• like "Kiss Me I'm Irish" pins, mouse circa 1900 "Globe Du Marriage," a memento dis­ pads, t-shirts and mugs. But the store play of a bride's head piece. The traditional bridal also carries a plethora of other Irish keepsake — a very unusual piece — is priced at'. items, including jewelry, books, music, $825. perfume, house wares, religious items, "The French really enjoy being surrounded by art and beautiful wool sweaters. Most beauty," said the store's co-owner Karin Abel, who of the store's items are Irish imports. travels to France at least twice a year. "It's an The rest are from Irish-American important factor in their way of life. We're much owned companies. more fast-paced and impulsive. We don't take time to enjoy the beautiful things around us," she Horrigan-Goins and her husband said. travel to Ireland once a year to find new and unique merchandise for their Yet. there is a recent movement toward beauti­ shop and to keep abreast of what's fying the home in this country, said Abel, a grad­ uate of the Center for Creative Studies who fell popular there. in love with the elegant design, flowing curves When asked by customers who plan and detailed artistry of French furniture while on to visit Ireland, the couple offers vacation in Europe. advice on sleeping accommodations, "People are becoming very home-centered," she sightseeing and other cultural activi­ said. "There's a turnaround coming about. All ties. that from the '80s — the me and the shopping, "I'm very proud to be Irish and to the cars and the clothes — I think people are share the culture and history with starting to slow down and realize we might as anybody who wants to learn more well enjoy our lives a little more." about it," Horrigan-Goins said. So, Abel, who co-owns the store along with her The Celtic Shamrock (pronounced father, Thomas Lotarski, hopes the treasures she Kel-tic), which opened in 1995 in Mil- discovers in France not only appeal to her cus­ ford, moved to its current location in tomers but also bring character, charm and beau­ 1996. ty into their lives. In May, the shop expects to begin While the store, located at 1157 South Adams, offering a bridal registry service. In specializes in French antique furniture, Abel and August, the store will begin taking her father also sell French-style replica pieces orders for custom-made christening and other unique home accessories. gowns that bear a family coat of arms At present, Abel is showing an unusual line of on the skirt. decorative finials and door knobs. Hand-painted Also, customers can view and order and bedecked with jewels, the wooden hardware merchandise from the shop's on-line sells for between $20 and $85.' catalog at www.celticshamrock.com. I Used on a cabinet door or drapery rod, the found the site, which contains about pieces not only would be indicative of French 50 percent of the shop's offerings. style — detail, detail and more detail — but also Store hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon­ brighten and bring color to drab interior spaces, day-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Satur­ said Abel. "They also make a perfect housewarm*- * day. Customers may also call (888) ing gift," she said. 672-7238. Since the store's inventory of modern pieces But let's not forget two famous Irish will never be the same — once a replica line sells imports - Waterford crystal and out, Abel won't replace it — making uncommon Belleek china, both of which are avail­ and one-of-a-kind purchases at Savior Faire will able at Hudson's stores. be the rule rather than the exception. Waterford, a company known for its Best of all, Abel has a customer wish list and high quality, hand-cut designs, offers a keeps an eye out for desired furniture and acces- . series of toasting flutes called the Mil­ sories while on buying trips in France. House­ lennium Collection. This year, the line wares of general interest she generally purchases has been expanded to include a cham­ STAFF PHOTO BY TOM KOfFMEYTR and brings back to the United States. And, if pagne cooler and crystal wine bottle Elegance and repose: Savior Faire co-owners (from left) Karin Abel and Thomas you're looking for a particularly unusual French coaster. The flutes are $115 per pair, Lotarski recline on some of the luxurious furniture they sell out of their Birmingham object, she'll fax a polaroid of the item. and this year's design is called the store. Abel relaxes on a 1920s French style love seat with an array of fine collector's Savior Faire is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 Peace Flute. dolls while Lotarski, her father, sits on an 100-ycar-old iron bed from France. a.m.-6 p.m.. or bv appointment. Call (248) 644- Also, Waterford recently introduced 0560 a new line of crystal, featuring con­ temporary shapes and minimal cuts designed by John Rocha, a fashion designer well know in Europe and Ire­ land. Sought-after Tae-Bo videos available at local retailers Another benefit of purchasing Waterford crystal is that the company BY NICOLE STAFFORD In Michigan, the As Seen On TV store in the Great Target, which considers the video package one of its never discontinues a pattern and SPECIAL EDITOR Lakes Crossing mall in Auburn Hills and local Target best-selling fitness products, offers the same two- tapes for $34.99 and has stores in Rochester Hills, allows customers to annually order In beauty salons, exercise studios and clothing stores are currently selling a two-tape package. Waterford, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Canton and replacement pieces. stores the talk these days is about Tae-Bo, a relative­ The package retails for $39.99 at As Seen On TV We st land. Belleek has always offered specialty ly new fitness program that melds tae kwan doe, and includes the 40-minute instructional video, 27- As Seen On TV has been carrying the videos since dinner pieces, but this year will tender dance, aerobics and kickboxing. minute basic workout tape and an insert for the the Christmas shopping season and expects to stock complete sets. The pieces are made of And, the question on everyone's mind IB: Where and eight-minute fitness video, all of which are from the the shelves with the fourth Tae-Bo fitness tape, an bone china in white and have a woven how can one of the four official Tae-Bo fitness videos Tae-Bo video library advertised on television. advanced-level program, sometime in May. basket design. be obtained? "We have run out, but we get them back in." said Christine Linemann, manager at As Seen On TV. Full, four-tape sets are still available for purchase Known for hand-painted and col­ Contrary to popular opinion, Tae-Bo exercise videos Not only is the video package the vendor's hottest by phone ((1-800-880-6702) or through the Internet lectible pieces, Belleek also sells vases can be purchased first-hand at local retail stores and selling item at the moment, but histomers reserve (www.taebo.com) at a cost of $68.35, which includes other home pieces in these seven not only by phone, mail order or purchase through the Internet. and pay for copies in advance of new shipments, said shipping and handling. The Tae-Bo web site also pro­ designs: Claddagh, Shamrock, Sereni­ vides a plethora of information about the tape series, The tapes have primarily been marketed on televi­ Linemann. ty, Enchanted Garden, Winter Rose, including a profile of Tae-Bo creator Billy Blanks? and sion infomercial8, which include a toll-free number "Everybody wants it. 1 have to go through the Country Trellis and Daisy. video clips of Tae-Bo classes. and address for ordering. whole story of Tae-Bo every day," she said.

News of special events for shoppers is included SKIN CARE SPEAKER in this calendar. Send information to: Malls & Main- From 1-3 p.m.. Dr. Gregory Brown, a plastic surgeon streets, do Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 will talk about the use of bioengineered molecules to East Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009; or fax (248) ADDED ATTRACTIONS reverse aging effects, a concept he developed and his. 644-1314. Deadline: Wednesday 6 p.m. for publication skin care products. Neiman Marcus, Somerset on Sunday. (248)424-8600. Collection in Troy, Cosmetics, first floor. Call (248) ' SUNDAY, MARCH 14 _ WEDNESDAY^ MARCH 17 643-3300, ext. 2107. for appointment. CLEAN YOUR CLOSET OSCAR FOR fPfttNO _ SATURDAY,.MRCH_20_ Celebrating national "Clean Your Closet Week," Art Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection in Troy, pre BRIDE STYLE Van Furniture stores are accepting donations of used sents Oscar Do La Hcntn's spring 1999 special order Gowns, hair styles, make-up and accessories for the women's business attire through March 21. Clothing collection through March 18. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. Design­ will be given to women who are re-entering the bride will be showcased 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Figaro er Salon, second floor. beauty salon, at 265 N. Old Woodward in downtown workforce. For additional information, see co-sponsor ^^THURSbAY, MARCH 18 WJBK-Fox 2's web sito At www.fox2dotroit.com Birmingham. Irish beauty: Waterford's crys­ TRUNK SHOW TUESDAY,_MARCH16 BRIONI TRUNK SHOW tal toasting flutes sell for §115 The Peppertree. at 302 Wnlnut Blvd. in downtown PROJECT HFAI.TH-ORAMA View the 1999 spring stock and custom swatch col­ Rochester, presents a trunk show featuring new lection, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Neiman Marcus, Somerset a pair at Hudson's stores. Free and low cost health screenings and services will CJeiger collections and Judith Jack jewelry 11 a m. ^ Collection in Troy The Man's Store, first floor. be provided through March 17 at Laurel Park Place p.m. Call (248) 652-1225. Mall in Livonia. For additional information, call tyw&y*$*«yti^^ The Observer & Eccentricl'SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 *C7

& RETAIL DETAILS here can 1 find? SWEET AND IRISH Ward's. Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition by partaking FASHION CLASSES w in a slice or two of Irish Soda bread from the Two, four-week courses about fashion will be Breadsmith, which has locations in Bloomfield offered this spring through the Royal Oak Adult This feature is dedicated to helping readers four blocks north of Michigan Ave. in Wayne. Call Hills, Farmington Hills, Rochester and Troy. Education Department. locate sources for hard-to-find merchandise. If (734) 721-1044. Wittington Clocks & Home The Breadsmitn's rendition of the traditional "From Edinburgh to Istanbul" begins March 16 you've seen any of the items in your retail travels Accents at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion Irish bread is made with wheat and white flour, and will cover the costumes of Great Britain^ (or basement), please call Where Can I Find? at also carries them. Call (248) 391-4790. rolled oats, buttermilk and sweet raisins. And, of France, Spain, the Balkans, Turkey and the Near (248) 901-2655. Slowly and clearly, leave your WE'RE STILL LOOKING FOR: course it's freshly baked. East. .¾ name, number and message. And you should see Nancy wants Max Factor brush-on eyebrow The biscuit-like bread makes for a perfect com­ The course will explore the cuts and construction your input in a few weeks. Due to the overwhelm­ makeup in Ash Blonde. Chris is looking for Aus­ plement to any Irish meal. Quantities will be limit­ of these costumes, the symbolic meaning of tradi­ ing response to this column, we only publish the tralian Shepherd puppies. Frances is looking ed, so please call the Breadsmith in advance to tional costumes, the longevity of clothing tradi­ requested item two or three times. If you have for a January, 1939* Central High yearbook. place an order and insure you receive a loaf. tions and the invention of tradition. not seen a response or heard from us, we were Kathy wants the Playskool toy "Awesome BANQ A OLUFSENS NEW LOOK "Fifty Years of Fashion: 1900-1950," begins unable to locate the item. Thank You. Tossome Cow." It is a soft nylon cow that moos. Bang & Olufsen, located in the Somerset Collec­ April 20 and will examine fashion trends, the WHAT WE FOUND: Donna wants a used curly lamb white coat. tion in Troy, will soon re-open its doors with a new artistic and social influences on fashion, major Buster Brown socks can be found through Marilyn is looking for Chinese checkers mar­ look. Bang & Olufsen, a Danish company founded fashion designers and the relationship between art Buster Brown Apparel, Inc. in Chattanooga, bles. Teresa is looking for the Non-DiastaUc in 1925, specializes in design-driven audio, video and fashion. Both courses are slide lectures taught TN. Call (800) 428-7837, or Dr. Leonard's cata­ powder used to make bagels. She also wants and telephone products. by costume historian Dr. Susannah Worth and will log at (800) 785-0880. You can also try the sewing seam sealant. Among the other design and technology acco­ be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at the National Wholesale Company catalog at Jan is looking for Bonnie Doon women's lades awarded to the company, 21 pieces of Bang & Royal Oak Senior Community Center. (800) 433-0580 or the Vermont Country Store wool ankle and knee socks. Irene is still look­ Olufsen products are on display in the permanent Course fees are $28 for Royal Oak residents and catalog at (802) 362-8440. The last store also ing for the CD/cassette from the soundtrack of collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art. $30 for non-residents. To register or obtain addi­ might have a change purse with pockets. the movie "Scarface." THEATRE FOR KIDS tional information, call (248) 544-6680. Revlon Color Lock Lid protective shadow Marion wants the "Indiana Jones Temple of Summit Place mall in Waterford has teamed STORE HONORED base can be found at Arbor Drugs. Also. Mike Doom" Cassette/CD. It is the second of three with the Children's Theatre of Michigan to bring Gabriala's, a gift and home accents store, recent­ called to say he is a distributor for Lip Chic. Call soundtracks. special programming to mall shoppers and their ly received the 10th ARTS Award in the Home him at (248) 969-8276. Linda wants Deep Magic moisturizing families during the month. Accents Specialty Store Midwest/Southwe6t Kathy's Cheesecakes can be found at Ster­ lotion. Nancy wants the movie soundtrack On March 20 and 27, the theatre group will pre­ Region category. ling Meat Market on 15 Mile and Dodge Park in from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." sent a sing-a-long concert entitled "It Might As The award is given annually by the Accessories Sterling Heights. John makes custom radiator John is looking for a painting of Elvis Pres­ Well Be Spring." Resource Team (ART) and the Dallas Market Cen­ covers and can be reached at (734) 427-7545. ley. Ken is looking for an electric football The performances incorporate song, dance and ter in recognition of excellence in retailing, manu­ 'The tape of the 'Irish Bricklayers Lament" game by Tudor that was issued between 1967 storytelling, and are free to the public. facturing and sales representation of decorative was recorded by the group Blackthorn and is on and 1972. Bob from Alpena wants a black velvet Show times are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and take place home accessories. Gabriala's is located at 322 the group's CD called 'Tonight's the Night for painting of Elvis Presley. on the mall's Grand Court Stage near Montgomery' South Main Street in Plymouth. Drinking" for $15. You can order by making a Deborah is looking for men's saddle shoes in check payable to Dennis Green, 550 E. Webster, a size 12 narrow in black/white or navy/creme. Royal Oak, MI. 48220. They also have a web site Fran and Donna want macrame plant hold­ on' the Internet at www.Blackthornl.com. ers.Mary Lou is looking for leather square or Easter Bunny visits slated at malls The ceramic mugs with little animal faces can round decorative mats used on the top of ,be: found at the Cranbrook Museum store in desks and end tables to prevent scratches. Btoomfield Hills. Call (248) 645-3000. The cups Phyllis wants a January, 1943 yearbook Spring has arrived and so will day. Visits will take place in the lar mall hours between March 13 are also available at Kitchen Too on Michigan from Northern High School. the Easter Bunny. mall's Center Court. The Easter and April 3. Children who visit Ave in Dearborn, at (313) 562-8085, and the David is looking for a PC interface (64K) Following is a list of upcoming Bunny will arrive at the mall at the bunny will receive a special Ilona And Gallery on Orchard Lake Road in organizer from Texas Instruments from about appearances and Easter-related 1 p.m. March 20 for a special Easter egg, and parents can pur­ West Bloomfield, at (248) 855-4488. six years ago. Jo is looking for top-fitted sheets. events at area malls. , Easter magic show on the Center chase digital photographs of English Leather soap on a rope can be Sears used to carry them in their catalog. Pat is The Easter Bunny will appear Court stage. bunny and child. found at the Meijer store in Westland. Millen­ looking for a sheets and comforter set with the at 11 a.m. March 20 at the At Oakland Mali in Troy, the Lakeside mall's Bunny nium clocks can be found at Kohl's in West- Toy Story theme. Westland Shopping Center in Easter Bunny will take resi­ Breakfast is slated 8-10 a.m. land. Melissa wants the 1987, 1988 and 1990 Westland. The event includes a dence in a carrot forest, complete March 27 and features an For old Hallmark ornaments, try Hallmark Farmington High School yearbooks. magic show and digital image with egg factory, beginning appearance by Beatrice Potter's on the Internet at www.Hallmark.com. They Diane is looking for wallpaper or wall bor­ photographs. It starts in the March 19. The bunny will be Peter Rabbit. The event includes have a bulletin board with a listing of old orna­ der with monkeys, chimps or gorillas with a mall's West Court by J.C. Pen­ available for photographs 10 breakfast, entertainment, gifts ments. coordinating bedspread and sheets. ney. a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and photographs with Peter A reader called to say Almay beauty prod­ Annette is looking for someone to repair a Children of all ages can visit and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Rabbit. The cost is $5 per per­ ucts can be found at Colors & Scents at Great 1956 Wurlitzer jukebox. the Easter Bunny between Photo package prices start at son, but children under age one. Lakes Crossing mall in Auburn Hills. Karen wants a battery-operated hair dryer. March 20 and April 3 at the Tel- $9.99 are admitted free. Lakeside is A Curio cabinet that hangs on a wall can be -Compiled by Sandi Jarackas Twelve Mall in Southfield, The Easter Bunny will take located in Sterling Heights. found at Frank's Furniture on Wayne Road. 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BYPAT8YL.LAFAVE a 24-hour nursing staff are also and flexible. When Detroit gets SPECIAL WRITER available if needed. its casinos, there will be changes in the market conditions. But Lights are flashing, bells ring­ When you are through feeding change is good. It keeps everyone ing, buzzers buzzing. Clinking the slots, there are three restau­ on their toes. We will have to and clanking is heard. Excite­ rants and a food court for you to introduce things and do things ment fills the air. What's going choose from to satisfy your that any business does to main­ on? Just ahother night at the hunger and live entertainment tain customer loyalty. Casino Windsor. nightly. Casino Windsor, a 2-million- Separating the hotel and casi­ "Customer service is impor­ square-foot casino-hotel just no is the main entrance graced tant. That, sometimes, is what across the Detroit River at 377 with a 60-foot high waterfall cas­ brings them back," she said. "We Riverside Drive East in Wind- cading three stories and ending are optimistic that the Detroit 8or,Ontario, overlooks the in a pool on the lower level, sur­ casinos and ours will make this Detroit skyline and is open 24 rounded by rocks, streams and a bigger tourist region and will hours a day, seven days a week. tropical plants. While sitting be good for all of us." Best of all, it's easy to get to. having a snack, you can enjoy Of the 20,000 patrons, half are Just take the tunnel or bridge, the lights and dancing water slot players. Can you beat these then follow the signs. show or throw a coin in for good computerized machines? Yes. If The luxurious, 21-level hotel luck at the casino. you're lucky. By knowing how has 389 guest rooms and suites; Whether you call it gaming or slot machines work and having a 164 have a view of the Detroit gambling, the 100,000-square- few tips at hand, you might be River. Elevators, gaming areas foot space offers the casino's one of those leaving with bulging and some special rooms are approximately 20,000 patrons a pockets or at least a jingle when wheelchair accessible and fire day, mostly repeat customers, you walk. I wasn't. alarms are equipped with strobe plenty of opportunity to try their There are a wide variety of slot lights for the protection of their luck. machines. Some of the most pop­ hearing-impaired patrons. There are almost 3,000 slot ular at Casino Windsor are Ten When not playing games, you machines and more than 130 Times Pay, Silver and Gold, Reel Popular game: Blackjack is a perennial favorite at Casino Windsor. can relax in the indoor pool, table games. Along with black­ 'em In, Filthy Rich and some whirlpool, sauna, exercise room jack, various poker games and designed specifically for Casino or salon. For those special roulette, craps will be available Windsor - Giant Windsor Jack­ as soon as it is made legal in pot and Carousel of Nations. contribute to the jackpot; and events, there are ll.QOO square the first machine to hit the jack­ Gambling feet of banquet facilities. Valet Canada, "hopefully within the Ranging in denomination from next few months," said Kelly five cents to $100, they all work pot symbols wins all. But to win fever: Casino parking and a 3,000-vehicle free the jackpot, you must play the Windsor beat parking structure attached to Cusinato, manager for corporate the same. You put a coin or coins communications for Casino in the slot, push a button of pull maximum number of coins. The the proposed the casino-hotel by a tempera- machine then reverts to the min­ Jure-controlled skywalk are Windsor. the handle, and if the appropri­ Detroit casi­ "We already have dealers in ate symbols line up, coins clatter imum jackpot amount and starts .'there for your convenience and over. nos in pro­ ebmfort. Concierge services, training to deal craps," Kelly out. If you hit the jackpot, that's Before you start to play any viding a round-the-clock room service and said. "We have to be versatile when the racket begins - usually you yelling. game, be sure to stop by the place for All slots operate on tokens Players Prestige booth and join gamblers to purchased at the slot cashiers the Players Prestige Club. Mem­ go. from change attendants on the bership is free and your plays floor, or you can also purchase entitle you to great casino perks. •HOP TILL YWJ DROP 12-day trip to Europe, July 26 to credits on your machine. It' their way of rewarding you ;*;Nicole Christ of Nicole's Aug. 6, touring Rome, Pompeii, Although winnings are in Cana­ every time you visit. The more Revival in Westland and Carolyn Delphi, Isle of Capri, Sorrento, dian dollars, there are full for­ you play, the more they pay. §chneider, author of "The Ulti­ Corinth, gulf cruise between eign currency facilities available. Some hitters have strategies n't always hit big but she does ing that machine. If you don't, mate Consignment & Thrift Italy and Greece, Mycenae Since slot machines are pro­ they believe increase their hit often. move on. If you get a good hit, Sjore Guide," are promoting a (Europe's oldest city), Athens grammed to a certain payback chances of winning. These are • Set your limit. Don't play play another couple of pulls and ^European Resale Shopping and more. The charge is $2,623 percentage, timing is everything. just a few of their suggestions. five coins if you can only afford run. T/our* for Sept. 30 to Oct. 7. The includes roundtrip air and all It all depends on when and You can learn more by visiting one. If you win. run. The saying • Play the blitz method. (This tjiur will include airfare from land travel, hotels (double occu­ where the generator stops; and it the games section in the book­ "quit while you're ahead" applies is not for those of weak heart or 'New York (with a Detroit add-on pancy), all breakfasts and din­ is constantly moving, like a mar­ store or library, searching the to playing the slots. You're not a sick purse. I Play your entire of $150), three nights in a Lon­ ners, many museums and fees. quee, even when no one is play­ Internet or attending table gam­ winner if you put it all back in. bankroll through, win or lose. don hotel, three nights in a Paris An optional high-speed train ing it. ing lessons at Casino Windsor. • Divide the amount you have Either you are a big winner, or "hotel, continental breakfast, vis­ tour to Florence is $91. 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OBSERVER SPORTS Salem ends Franklin tourney bid SCENE BY RICHARD L. SHOOK The Patriots, who defeated the Rocks Tera Morrill had six kills and Andrea STAFF WRITER • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL in a three-game match the only time Kmet four. Lyndsay Sopko had two they met this season, rallied from a 4-1 Plymouth Salem had a coming out blocks. Golf sections planned deficit to make it 6-5 before Salem party for its girls volleyball team. Angie Sillmon and Amanda Sudor The Observer is planning three Franklin Coach Mary Helen Diegel pulled away. Salem defeated Livonia Franklin, 15- said, "and our first win in the region­ had 10 kills apiece for Salem. Sillmon special sections about golf this year The Rocks (48-10-1) ran off five 7, 15-7, Friday night to win the Ann als. We represented ourselves well. also had three blocks. and would like your help. straight points on Jill Dombrowski's Sophomore Dombrowski had seven Arbor Huron regional volleyball title. "If you walk off the floor knowing Readers are invited to write and serve to make it 11-5 and rattled off kills and led Salem's hitters with a The Rocks will play at 7:30 p.m. that, and knowing it was a tough say which area golf four in a row after the Patriots had .545 effenciency ratio. Andrea Pruett Tuesday against the winner of the match, it's okay. course they like the best come back to within four at 11-7. Erica had five kills while Suder served a pair Dearborn regional at the University of "We've taken our program in the and why in 50 words or Stein put down the winning kills for of aces. less. ... • ' MichiganVCliff Keen Arena. right direction. We've built on our pre­ Salem. Laine Sterling did an excellent job of AVe will publish as "This is.the first time Salem has vious teams' successes. We hope to con­ In the second game, there were nine setting her big Salem hitters up and inany responses as come out (of the regionals)," Rocks' tinue to do that." sideouts in a row when Salem held a 6- stood out in the back row as well. space per­ Coach Tom Teeters said. "In the past, The match started out like it was 1 lead and 11 straight with the score at "The score doesn't show the differ­ mits. they always had to get by Livonia going to be longer than the approxi­ 9-1. Franklin (39-15-1) closed to 12-7 ence in this match," Diegel said. "But I We Ladywood. mately 80 minutes that it was. before Salem closed out the match. also wish Salem well and I hope they go far "This was a good win for us. It was It wasn't until the 13th serve that a Dombrowski had the honor of belting plan to in this tournament." good to break that jinx." point was scored, which, as it turned the game-winning hit in the second There were two nice touches at Ann publish information from Observer Salem got to the regional finals with out, was the only time Franklin led in readers who have made a hole in one. game. Arbor Huron's Ris'erdome. a hard-fought 15-12, 15-13 victory over the match. Include name, date, course and hole "It was close," Teeters said, "even Diegel's predecessor at Franklin, Saline (29-8-2) while Franklin trounced information. Hole in one photos "I've never seen it before where there though the score didn't show it. It was Ann Hutchins, showed up to cheer her Wayne Memorial (18-22-3), 15-1, 15-4. (taken at the time and at the course) were two full rotations before someone nice to have some other people step up former charges on. are welcome but not required. Send It was a coming out party of sorts for even scored a point," Diegel said. when we needed it." And Wayne Memorial's team stuck us a self-addressed, stamped enve­ the Patriots, too. There was some nice volleying. I was Nicole Boyd led all hitters with 12 around to cheer Salem on after it had lope if you want your photo back. "This was our first district title," proud of our girls." kills for Franklin, also adding a block. been beaten by Franklin. Send submissions to Special Pro­ jects Editor Ralph R. Echtinaw at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. Or e-mail to [email protected]. Tiger guard sinks Questions? Call Ralph at (734) 953- 2054. Hockey name omitted The name of Brandon McCullough Rockets in district was inadvertently omitted from the list of Livonia Franklin honorable mentions on the Suburban High School Hockey League All-League Grantham's 36 too much for Glenn team. The list appeared in Thursday edi­ BY BRAD EMONS SPORTS WRITER tions of the Observer. [email protected] BOYS BASKETBALL Belleville's 5-foot-9 senior guard C.J. outscored Belleville 21-13 in the second Grantham certainly has the bloodlines Sauk heads to Munich quarter to draw within six at intermis­ to be a good basketball player. Former Livonian Matt Sauk, who sion, 43-37. attended St. Michael's Grade School His dad Cornell played for Belleville, "We knew they'd get hot and put the in Livonia and Redford Catholic Cen­ along with his uncle Reggie. His grand­ ball in the basket, but we still felt real tral as a freshman, recently signed a father George Thompson was the long­ good at halftime," Schuette said. "He contract to play football for the time coach at Inkster High. A cousin, (Grantham) was shooting XBA shots Munich, Germany Cowboys of the Robert Griffin, is a star at a junior col­ that most coaches wouldn't want, but World Football League. lege in Iowa. they were going in." Sauk is a former standout quarter­ And following a spectacular 19-point . Glenn's Bi|l Foder tallied the first back for Utah State who played in the first-quarter effort en route to a game- basket of the third quarter to cut the 1997 Humanitarian Bowl. high 36 points, Grantham had district deficit to four, 43-39, but the Rockets The WFL, a developmental league championship opponent Westland John would get no closer the rest of the way. for the NFL, plays its schedule during Glenn begging for a blood transfusion. Despite being smaller on the front the spring. On Friday, Grantham and the host line, Belleville was able to withstand Tigers moved into the regional at Ypsi- Glenn's one-two inside punch of 6-4 Ianti with a convincing 75-63 victory senior Ty Haygood, who finished with Women's golf league over the Rockets. 14 points, and 6-3 junior Ben Harris, The City of Livonia Parks and Belleville, last year's Class A state who added 12. Recreation is seeking players for an runner-up, improved to 15-7 with the "Our inside game wasn't as effective 18-hole division golf league, beginning victory. Glenn, which couldn't over­ because the ball was not in there as at 8 a.m. Thursdays at Whispering come 30-16 first-period deficit and much as it should have been," Schuette Willows Golf Course. Grantham's eight-for-10 shooting, said. "We shot from outside a little too The 20-week league starts Thurs­ bowed out at 12-9 overall. much than we should have." day, May 6. The rate is $17 per week. To start the game, Belleville hit its Seniors Stephen Woods and Reggie Senior rates are also available and first seven shots from the floor capped Spearmon contributed 13 and nine, non-residents may apply. by a three-pointer square off the back­ respectively, in their final games for For more information, call Nancy at board by Kevin Harrison with 4:22 left Glenn. in the quarter to give the Tigers a 17-8 (734) 420-2543 or Gail at (734) 513- "Glenn is big, strong and quick off lead. 0967. their feet," Belleville coach Rod Fisher Grantham, meanwhile, scored in said. "Their penetration and offensive every conceivable way to suck the life rebounding hurt us. That's what we right out of Glenn. indoor soccer finalists wanted to control." The Livonia Youth Soccer Club He nailed three triples and added a dunk during the scintilating stretch. Grantham, however, was more Wings, an under-12 boys open select enough to keep Glenn at arms-length "The scenery, the environment just team, competed as one of only two much of the night. got me pumped up," Grantham said. Michigan representatives in the Junior Kevin Harrison, who comple­ North American National six-versus- "Once I got it going, whatever I was going to do I felt it would be positive. ments Grantham so well at the off- six Division II indoor nationals, guard, finished with 18. John Edwards, "But a lot of it had to do with our March 5-6, at Total Soccer in Wixom. a 5-8 senior, contributed nine. The Wings, coached by Jim Moryc offensive and defensive execution by my teammates." "Our kids spread the court and let and Lou Suveg, competed against him (Grantham) go to work," Fisher teams from Illinois, Indiana, New Glenn coach Mike Schuette had words of praise for Grantham as he said. "They moved the ball around and York and Ontario, Canada. they looked for him " Members of the Wings include: exited to the bench during the final minute of play. Belleville was 28 of 61 from the floor Shawn Bush, Jon Happ, Brad Jack­ (45.9 percent) and 10 of 16 from the son, Danny Karas, Dave Kroll, Jamie i just told him best of luck the rest of the tournament and I'll see him play free throw line. Luoma, Matt Moryc, Justin Nalley, Glenn's numbers were 22 of 55 from Greg Ostrosky, Ryan Raickovich, in Lansing again," Schuette said. "Someone who plays like that — yon the field (40 percent). Poor free throw Nate Regan and Steve Sudkem, all of shooting, a season-long bugaboo for the Livonia. Other players included Bren­ know has worked hard his whole high school career. And I bet he's a good Rockets, continued with 14 of 29 for the dan Diehl of Plymouth and Ryan evening. Regan of Novi. model because he just works, works and works." In the closing minutes, Schuette did The Wings, trained by Adam Pich- some verbal sparring with one of the ler, recently finished 6-2 in the six- Despite Grantham's hot hand, Glenn STAFF PHOTO BY RRYAN Mm urn did not cave in. game officials, drawing a hench techni­ versus-six indoor session at Total Soc­ cal. Wrap-around pass: John Glenn's Erie Jones (right) hangs in the cer. They outscored their opponents The Rockets, forced to go to a 2-3 84-29 en route to a .-.econd-place fin­ zone in order to slow down Grantham, Please see GLENN OUSTED, C2 air against a Belleville defender. ish.

Collegiate notes •Michigan State's Joe Blackburn Boys basketball season unevenful, ended quickly (Livonia Churchill), the top-rated goaltciulcr in the Central Collegiate It was a long boys Needless to say, the district round say I got spoiled the past few years. Hats olY to coach Carlos Rriggs and Ifockoy Association, recently was high school basket­ went very quickly. Walled Lake Western's 19-1 regular his crew. named honorable mention CCIIA All- ball season for sure, What's wrong with basketball in season run was a surprise and so was Meanwhile, the Lady Ocelots went Acndemic. but it was a short this area? the emergence of North Farmington undefeated in the Eastern Conference The sophomore carries a 3.39 tournament jatint. Hard to say* but one thing is for in the Western Lakes Activities Asso­ and ran, off 21 straight victories en gradc'potrit average in Special Educa­ Only two of nine certain. ciation race. route to a 27-5 record under first-year tion. schools in the Liyo- You learn to appreciate Iho talents And when it comes to local college coach Karen La fata. Blackburn lends the nation in nia-Westland cover- of such past Observerland players as basketball, the success of the School­ goals-against average (1.33) and save ago area — Lutheran Tony Ooins (Glenn), Guy' Ruekor craft College men's and women's bas­ Sportsmanship issue percentage (.936). High Westland (14-8) ;.{Glertii) and Lorenzo Guess (Wayne ketball teams was cause to reflect and Things were certainly were magni­ •University of Michigan senior first BRAD rejoice. fied by the ugly finish to the district and Westland John EMONS Momorinl), nil of whom got their baseman Bryan Bosco (Wcstlnnd Glenn (12-9,) ~ teams into the state quarterfinals as The SO men, 26-5 overall, captured hockey game between Livonia Steven­ John Glenn) is hitting .290 (nine for cni'ved out winning preps and played this year in NCAA their first-ever state title and readied son and Redford Catholic ('entrat 33 with one homer) as the Michigan records this season nnd not ono of fho tournaments. the NJCAA Region 12 title game _^^^_^_^^^^„._„^^..-_ baseball team is off to a 3-5 start. nine reached thp regional round. I Guess (ho pun intended) you could before losing to Cincinnati State. i M*>WMWm"KllgWWJ!BW^

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iinnp rips fe&umanin propels Raiders BYOJ. RISAK in the first h&lf, scoring 14 of his ent players score in the period. .-3--,11^5^..-.:.,,.^: J,t"' .%-f. * . SPORTS WRITER team's 16 first-quarter points Salem's defense over the final "The first time we played cjrl»ak©o€.homecomm.net the team, especially (senior) and 20 of the Rocks' 30 first-half eight minutes made certain Albert (Dieljosevic), because he thew we caught him on off What Novi wanted, it got. markers. there would be no comeback. The never won a district. night (seven points in a 46-35 The Wildcats had absorbed a Novi had the early lead, rat­ 'Cats had managed to hang in Let'* switch game* for a "But tho most important North win). We did the same lot from Plymouth Salem in their tling off 11-straight points in the there, but they couldn't pene­ mopieat from basietbaH to thing is we're going back to things we did that night, but district final Friday at Plymouth first quarter to open up an 11-5 trate the Rocks' defense consis­ Jeopardy. work and going to get ready for he was better tonight. He was lead with 3:06 to go. But Ryp­ tently. The result: A lot of three- Canton, and they were hanging Answer: This player almost the regional." ready to play* in there. They trailed by four kowski replied, first with a steal point tries, with some makes, Medunjanin missed his first The Raiders led 40-23 follow­ and a layup, then positioning but very little inside. amgle-haadedly carried North after three quarters (47-43) and, Farmington to a Class A dis­ shot attempt, but he made his ing a three-point play by with 4:28 remaining, it was still himself at the wing on the out­ "We couldn't really get it next six in a rosy as the Medunjanin with 1:25 left in side of the three-point circle and inside — they had that big guy trict tournament title in boys a five-point game. . ' basketball Friday,. Raiders kept feeding him the the third. The Falcons scored But one thing Novi couldn't do nailing three consecutive triples. in there," said Schluter, refer­ ball in the low post. Until the the next nine (seven by C.J. was contain all of the Rocks vari­ The Wildcats scored the first ring to Salem's Jancevski. "And Question: Who ia Emir Medunjanin? final two minutes of the first Whitfield) to get within 10 at ous weapons, and in the end, it five points of the second quarter a lot of it was that they were quarter, he was the only.North the end, 42-32. led to their demise — by a 62-53 to tie it at 16, but now some changing defenses, and that Explaining this one is pretty player to shoot at the basket. simple: Whitfield, who led Farming- count. other Rocks were awakening caused us some problems." "Coach {Tom Negoshian) ton with 10 points, put the Fal­ The district championship was offensively. Each team scored Indeed, Novi failed to get a Medunjanin scored a career- said 'Get him the ball.' The high 38 points, and the Haiders cons within eight again to start Salem's second in three years, six-straight points, Novi tying it basket in the fourth quarter other guys understood how we the fourth quarter, but North and it sends the Rocks (now 18- at 22-all on Brent Dicken's until the game was decided. The defeated rival Farmington in were going to play tonight," refused to give any more 4) to the Class A regional at three-pointer with 2:32 left in Wildcats hit 2-of-ll from the the championship game at Medunjanin said. "Albert, Matt' ground. Birmingham Groves, where they the half. floor in the period, both baskets Blopmfield Hills Lahser, 58-45. Kelmigian, Phil W'atha and the Medunjanin scored five of will play Detroit Northern at 6 But two more Rypkowski coming in the last 20 seconds. The junior center connected other guys did a great job of h as the Raiders p.m. Tuesday. North Farmington threes, sandwiched around two "We did do an awful lot of on 16 of 22 field goals, shooting the next eig t getting me the ball inside." Duijt a 50.36 lead with two plays Southfield-Lathrup in the Tony Jancevski free throws, gave switching on defense, especially an incredible 73 percent from North led 16-9 after one t tes remaining. other regional semifinal at 8 Salem a 30-23 halftime lead. late in the game," said Brodie. the floor. At the free-throw m nu quarter with Medunjanin scor­ "We made a little bit of a run p.m. Tuesday. "He's a smooth player," said "We were just trying to disrupt line, Medunjanin was 6-of-ll. ing 12. He was 4-of-4 in the The final is 7 p.m. Thursday at Rocks' coach Bob Brodie of Ryp- them. "I didn't want it to be our at them," Mikel said. "I don't second quarter and finished know if we scared them or not, Groves. kowski's performance. "He's one "They're very deliberate on last game; I wanted to step the first half with 21 points on "We were right there, right of the most complete players offense. But our pressure did up," Medunjanin said..*! ^want­ but we had some momentum 10-of-ll shooting. Not surpris­ going-there. But they came where we wanted to be," said we've had in a while. And he can cause them problems." ed to come back in the gym on ingly then, North led at half- Novi coach Pat Schluter, his score in-the clutch — he beat Again, unlike the first half — Sunday. I was just on; I want­ time, 25-16. back with a bucket and got back in the game.' team finishing with an 11-11 Belleville on a last-second shot. which belonged to Rypkowski — ed the ball." "He had one of those nights," record. "But that's a very good That's the mark of a good play­ no single player took command Medunjanin, who was a pre- "North Has had a great sea­ Negoshian'said. There was no son. We're up and down. We (Salem) team. I'm proud of the er." offensively in the fourth quarter. teen growing up in Europe coaching involved. That was way my guys played." Just as impressive, Rypkowski Adam Wilson hit 5-of-6 free when North last won a district, just a kid having a great night.' were up last night against didn't force the issue. The Wild­ throws down the stretch, which Harrison and hoped to keep All players considered, per­ will face his old teammates "It just eyolved. To the kids' haps it wasn't the Rocks most cats expended a lot of energy certainly helped, but five Rocks Tuesday in a regional game* playing at that level, but we making sure he was covered in scored in the quarter. credit, they kept riding him. complete game of the season. The Raiders (18-4) will play They knew he was doing well had too many turnovers. But with so many different the second half, so he worked to Rypkowski finished with 25 Southfield-Lathrup (20-3) .at' "We're a young team; we'll get others a shot. and kept going to him. There sources to tap, everybody doesn't points; Wilson had 10, Jones Birmingham Groves. was no game plan or any of work through it and hope to have to be at the pinnacle of It worked well. Novi was red- nine and Jancevski eight. Medunjanin, who came to that." . get back here next year." their game. Two or three is usu­ hot in the third quarter, nailing Novi was led by Nadolini's 14 the United States in late 1996 Junior Brian Shulman added four threes while making 7-of-12 points; Sean Brislin had 12, The Falcons (9-13) put a dou­ ally enough. from Bosnia via Germany, ble-team on Medunjanin to eight points, Watha five and On this night, one player got ftom the floor to score 20 points. Now comes Northern, a team played his freshman year at Adrian Bridges four for North, Chad Nadolini accounted for Salem beat 76-62 Dec. 28 at the start the second half and things started and the rest of the Lathrup before transferring to forced him outside. He missed which shot 47 percent from the Rocks finished it. three of the triples, scoring nine University of Detroit Jesuit. "It North. floor (20-of-43). points in the period. gives them some confidence — a pair of three-point attempts Aaron Rypkowski, Salem's "It will be great to see those before moving back inside, Farmington's Brian Davies only all-conference player, put on And yet, the 'Cats never they know they can beat them," had eight points, Garlin said Brodie. "But they've got to guys again * he said. 'They're •making his last four shots and a long-distance shooting display caught Salem. The Rocks totaled all guys 1 played" With oh JV, , scoring 10 points' ih the third Gilchrist six, Justin Milus and in the first half that gave Salem 17 points in the quarter, five of perform. That's what we have to Matt Mikel five each, Chad them by Rob Jones, but the dif­ impress upon them. Northern's Winning a district champi­ /quarter.''' -.''•- ''"•';.' a lead it never lost. The 6-foot-2 onship Was a special accpm-. tt Seaborn and Charlie Avery senior drained six three-pointers ference was they had six differ­ obviously improved since then." : We tried everything we plishment, a' new experience,, could to stop him," Farmington four apiece..- The Falcons were for Medunjanin andhiVteamr coach Denny Mikel said. "We 15-of 49 (31percent) from the mates;'.'.'. '""'<•'••.::'-. played him one-on-one; we field. Plymouth Christian grabs lst-ever district title "I never thought bow it was\ zoned him; we double-teamed The Raiders made ia of 31 6ver here .-4 the district and nim whenever he touched the free throws, zero of nine .il.l'£ he said. "Now: that I've ball; It seemed Whatever;we threes. The Falcons were 13-of- •Plymouth Christian Academy has a nice new with Dave Carty to hold leading scorer Tim Walz learned what the district is all tried He found a way: to get 19 at the line and 2-of-i3 piece of hardware for its trophy case. of the Royals to just nine points. about, it means a lot to me and around bur defensive scheme. behind the arc. ' .Plymouth Christian won its first Michigan High Walz, a 17 points-per-game scorer, entered the School Athletic Association district boys basketball game needing just 24 points to reach 1,000. Jon championship Friday night with a 73-42 beating of Hunsberger and Jeremiah Downer paced Jackson host Jackson Baptist in the "District 106 finals. Baptist with eight points each. Plymouth Christian will play its first regional Junior center Mike Huntsman led Plymouth Glenn ousted from page Dl contest at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hillsdale College Christian (20-3) with 19 points and 11 rebounds. against Camden-Frontier.The Eagles jumped all Derric Isensee had 14 points, seven rebounds, five over the Royals in the first quarter, pressing their steals and four assists. "The teams work hard all week every call and we still would not "What separates him is that he way to an 18-8 lead and then tacking three points The Eagles had 14 players and 12 of them long in practice and you want have beaten Belleville. has tremendous heart, he's our onto that for a 34-21 halftime edge. scored. the referees to work just as hard "They're a good team and they leader on and off the court," the Forward Evan Gaines scored all nine of his •PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN 70, CANTON AGAPE 39: Junior guard as the team," the Glenn coach earned this victory. They played Belleville coach said. "He's smart points for Plymouth Christian in the first quarter. Dave Carty had 22 points Wednesday to lead the Eagles into the said. "And just watching his hard, they made shots and they on the court. He's knowledge­ Pefense was the watchword of the game for Ply­ District 106 finals. facial expressions (by one of the played with poise." able. He understands tempo and Junior center Mike Huntsman scored IS points artct had 10 mouth Christian. officials), he was certainly not in Even Fisher was stunned to the pace of the game. He antici­ Sophomore forward P.J. Woodman "played his rebounds while junior point guard Jordan Roose had 12 points and eight assists. the game for the kids. He was learn afterwards that Grantham pates well. He's very coachable, best game of the year," Taylor said, in combining Steven Macklenburg led Agape with 15 points. out to get my goat. had rung up 19 first-quarter He's a four-year varsity player "But we could have gotten points. and a three-vear starter." Sprint Sprint PCS' THE WEEK AHEAD BOYS BASKETBALL on. 7 p.m. nals, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Marcn 23 at presents STATE TOURNEY REGIONAL DRAWS Wednesday, March 17: Detroit DePorres Portage Northern vs Allegan regional CLASS A vs. Sand Creek district champion. 7 p.m. champion.i at BIRMINGHAM GROVES Friday, March 19: Championship "final. 7 CLASS A GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, March 16: Plymouth Salem vs. p.m (Winner advances to the state quarter Tuesday, March 16 Detroit Northern, 6 p.m.; North Farmington finals. 7 30 p.m Tuesday. March ?3 at sn'c-m vs. Temperance Beofo'd. vs Southfield Lathrup. 7:45 p.m. Schoolcraft Community College vs Sari at U-M's Keen irons. 7:30 p.m Thursday, March 18: Championship final. dusky regional champion.- ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE ** COLLEGE HOCKEY 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the state quar CLASS D Sunday. March 14 M terminals, 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 23 at the at HILLSDALE COLLEGE Ply. Whalers vs. Windsor AT "THE JOE University of Detroit Mercy's Calihan Hall Tuesday, March 16: Webberviiie vs Ad.n at Compuvrare Arena, 6:30 p ni vs. Maoomb Dakota regional champion.) an Lenawee Christian. 7 p.m Friday. March 19 CLASS C Wednesday. March 17: Plymouth Chris Ply Whalers at Brampton. 7 30 p m at PETERSBURG-SUMMERFIELO tian Academy vs. Camden Frontier. 7 p.m MENS COLLEGE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Tuesday, March 16: Redford Bishop Friday. March 19: Championsnip, 7 p.m Friday, March 19 Borgess vs. Whitmore Lake distnet champi­ {Winner advances to the state quarterfi­ Maaonna at Walsh, Ohio i.2:-. 1 p m Fri.. March 19 Sat,. March 20 Semifinals Championship Seed #1 vi Seed #4 Game 5:00 PM 7:30PM Seed #2 vs. Seed #3 8:30 PM

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require that all persons born ditioning and weight training! LIVONIA BOAT SHOW'»9 2-1 semifinal after Dec. 31, 1978, must attend course from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Sell, browse or buy from 10 and pass such a class to legally Monday, April 5, 12,19 and 26. win in Flint a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sun­ operate at PWC such as a boat The four-week course is; day, April 24-25 at Edgar Arena or jet ski.) designed for adults of all ages as for Livonia Boat Show '99. Redford Catholic Central Students must be at least 12 well as special instruction for Indoor and outdoor space wili years-old to be certified. seniors. Class objectives include marched one step closer to its be rented. second Class A state champi­ For more information, call the basic principles and tech­ onship in three years with a Edgar Arena is located at (734) 462-4448. niques of flexibility, body toning,; 33841 Lyndon, off Farmington abdominal and low back thrilling 2-1 victory over Mar­ QtRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Road (just north of 1-96). strengthening. MedHealth's quette in Friday's semifinal game Mail-in registrations for the For more information, call medical staff will provide class at the Flint IMA. upcoming Pigtail-Powderpuff (734)466-2410. instruction. Keith Rowe earned an assist Class F girls softball season will The program fee is $20. and showed his will to win in the SCHOOLCRAFT BOATING CUSS be accepted until March 19. MedHealth, located at 47659 final minute when he dived on Walk-in registration will be A two-week class titled, Halyard Drive, will also offer a the ice inside his blue line, send­ held March 22-April 1 or until "Michigan Boating Basics and six-week program the beginning ing the puck out of the CC zone enrollment limit has been Responsible Boating," will begin adult swimmer,11 a.m.-noon, with 11.8 seconds left after Mar­ reached from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20 Saturday, April 10, 17, 24, May quette pulled its goaltender for at the Livonia Parks and Recre­ an extra attacker. at Schoolcraft Community Col­ 1,8 and 15. lege, located at 18600 Haggerty ation office. u\Ve played hard in different Participants will learn to swim Road, between Six and Seven The Pigtail league is for 9-10* ways today," said Rowe. "Mar­ or improve their technique under Mile roads, in Livonia (just west year olds; Powderpuff is for ages quette is quick and physical, very the direction of a certified water of 1-275). 11-12 and the Class F for 13-14 smart. They were pounding on us safety instructor. The instructor year olds. too. We hit a lot and they weren't STAJT PHOTO BY BRYAN MITCHELL The cost is $32 per person. will teach proper bieathing,. intimidated. We're real focused The class is an approved boat­ For more information, call kicking, flotation and propulsion, CC guardian: Sharmvcks goaltender Ben Dunne pulled (734)466-2410. this year. The difference between out a 3-2 win Friday over Marquette. ing safety course necessary to techniques. this year and last is 180 operate a legal personal water- MEDHEALTH PROGRAMS The program fee is $30. degrees." goal, assisted by Dan Stevenson, blank-range and the rebound craft. Plymouth-based MedHealth For more information, call The win sent the Shamrocks, at 6:39 of the second period. attempt, preserving a 2-1 lead (New laws effective in 1999 will offer a basic flexibility, con­ <734»459-1800. 28-1-1 overall, into Saturday's CC scored two goals in its first with 45.5 seconds left. championship game to play East 11 shots against Taylor but man­ CC opened the scoring with Kentwood, a 6-1 winner over aged only nine more shots the David Moss' goal, assisted by Birmingham Brother Rice in Fri­ rest of the game. Bentley, at 10:17. Less than two Emons column from page Dl day's other semifinal. Marquette, outshot 20-14, had minutes later, Brad Holland beat (Details of the final game will the game's last scoring opportu­ Taylor between the legs with back on Feb. 25. just do it in a more subtle way. while. appear in Thursday's Observer.) nity after pulling Taylor for an assists going to Rowe and Bran­ There was no excuse for what •Negative cheering, which "The loss was the first in 17 extra attacker. don Kaleniecki for a 2-0 lead. Player with a bright future: happened, but no school, and let some consider cute and clever, starts for Marquette freshman A CC player tried to flip the "Good thing we got the jump Garden City's 6-foot-10 sopho­ me repeat — ito school in this has no place in the high school goaltender Andy Taylor and puck out of his zone but it was tan early 2-0 lead), or we would more Justin Ockerman. area — is immune from lack of arenas. Derogatory chants emu­ dropped the Redmen to 22-6-1 blocked by Fure, who had only have been in a lot of trouble," CC Mighty mite: Churchill hockey sportsmanship problems. lating the fans of the nation's overall. CC goalie Ben Dunne between coach Gordie St. John said. player Adam Krug. The Michigan High School No. 1-ranked college basketball Marquette fell behind 2-0 himself and the net. Their goalie was outstanding in Got to see play in person Athletic Association has an ongo­ often walk a. fine line. before the game was 12 minutes Dunne, who stopped Fure ear­ the first period. He has a quick Michigan State goaltender Joe ing campaign regarding sports­ old, but cut the deficit to one lier in the game on a breakaway, foot. And Dunne came through Where does sportsmanship Blackburn. manship, but sometimes those start? with Adam Fure's breakaway stopped the shot from point for us." Just hoping the Plymouth pregame announcements get lost In the home. Whalers make the Memorial in the shuffle. Coaches and administrators Cup. Without naming individuals or obviously have responsibility, Pleased to see Livonia- schools, here is just a sample of Whalers overcome Spitfires, 4-3 but the parents of these athletes Franklin volleyball so competi­ some of the problems that have have to bear a lot of the burden, tive cropped up this year alone. too. Can't wait to take that first One team was on top of the 21-38-6. season, scored with 43 seconds •One area soccer team vented golf swing. league. The other was at the bot­ Harold Druken led the left in the period gave Plymouth their frustration, threatening Odds & Ends Will miss Schoolcraft's Derek tom of the division. Whalers, scoring his league-lead­ officials and district tournament Sorry to hear about the recent a 3-2 lead after two. McKelvey -inking those three- Know what? It didn't matter. ing 55th goal of the season and Windsor's Joey Sewell knotted administrators following a dis­ passing of sandlot umpire Paul trict tournament loss, King, a longtime fixture around point bombs. The Plymouth Whalers, assisting on two others — it at 3-all with 4:26 left in the ranked No. 1 in the Canadian including the game-winner, •Fans of one school who area ball diamonds. Our condo­ Wait to see him play college third period. Hockey League and sporting the which Tselios scored 3:43 into caused a brief ruckus at the lences go out to his family and football Former John Glenn best record in the Ontario Hock­ OT. It was his 20th of the sea­ Rob Zepp made 27 saves in Obscrverland wrestling tourna­ friends. standout and SC basketball ey League, had to battle all the son. goal to get the win for Plymouth. ment created the same problems How can the University of player David Jarrett, also. way against West Division rival Randy Fitzgerald's 15th goal of Ron Vogel had 33 stops for later in the state tournament. Detroit Mercy Titans, with a MSl"s Lorenzo Guess starting at 0 — and cellar-dweller — Windsor the season had given Plymouth a Windsor. •Swimmers from one area player like Michael Jordan, lose >afetv Thursday. In the end, it took an 1-0 lead after one period. Jason The Whalers host Windsor at school reportedly "mooned' Watching Belleville's C.J. Next boys basketball season. overtime goal by Nikos Tselios to Polera scored twice for the Spit­ 6:30 p.m. tonight, then conclude opposing fans after a meet. Grantham light it up for one At least one Livonia school make quarter made the entire high the Western Lakes playoffs. win it for the Whalers, 4-3 in. fires in the second period, sand­ their regular season at Bramp­ •Trash talking in basketball really hasn't subsided. Players school basketball season worth­ Real spring weather. *^ Windsor. wiched around Druken's goal to ton Friday. Plymouth improved to 50-11-4 twice tie it, at 1-1 and 2-2. David with the win. The Spitfires fell to Legwand's 30th marker of the Home Appliances duick/Livonia COLLISION CENTER servicing all makes

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r 'Ji]tr3;fl4rT'"]aiTJT |; Olympians Former Salem hurler Davey (im.mwi I to headline trying to win spot on roster health expo at Domino's Opening day with Toronto Blue Jays the goal on BY RICHARD L. SHOOK it's what under your cap that Olympic gold medalists STAFF WRITER • PRO BASEBALL makes successful players, not Sheila Taormina (from what's under the shirt. Livonia Stevenson) and Tom Davey's knocking on the Lady Crusaders win 6 of 7 door. And feels like somebody's ball since I turned pro," Davey It's something Davey is begin­ Peter Snell, and former ning to learn. world record-holder Herb answering. said. "It wasn't my best year Madonna University's soft- for Madonna. Bako gave up Davey is down in Dunedin, from a numbers standpoint. "I've pitched four games so ball tetam is on a roll. six hits and one walk, striking Lindsay, will be part of a far," he said. "To this point, weekend of run and walk Fla., trying to win one of 25 "But it was my first year of After a somewhat slow start out four; Leschinger allowed spots on the Toronto Blue Jays' that's as many games as any­ — they went 2-4 in the first one walk and fanned three. races as part of a health closing. I did my job and after body. Numberwise, I haven't expo April 10-11 at Domi­ opening day roster. awhile I wasn't getting save three day? of their spring trip' Catcher Vicki Malkowski done the best as far as runs, hits (Westland John Glenn) had a no's Farms in Ann Arbor. "The best thing about this opportunities. So they said, 'Hey, and walks. to Florida — the Lady Cru­ Taormina, a gold medal­ spring," the Plymouth Salem we want to put you in the rota­ saders have found their triple and one RBI and left ist in swimming; Snell, a product said, "is that everybody tion and get you some innings.' "But each time out I feel I've groove. They have won six of fielder Jamie Cook went two- has been so open to me, the vet­ made progress. The first time, their last seven games, and in for-three, scored a run and three-time gold medalist in "So the last month and a half I against the (New York) Yankees, the 800-meter and 1,500- erans and the coaches. was a starter, to get some their last six they've surren­ had one RBI. McDonald was "(Injured Paul) Quantrill and I was nervous and uncomfort­ dered just seven runs. one-for-two and scored three meter runs; and Lindsay, a innings. able. The last time out, it was a former world record-holder (Pat) Hentgen and Robert Per­ "Everything clicked for me little different atmosphere. Through Friday, Madonna runs. m the 10-mile and 20-kilo­ son. They all talk to me about then. They always told me the was 8-5. The Lady Crusaders scored meter road runs, will be what they do, how they pitch. "The hitters here are hitting Not even a three-games-in- five sixth-inning runs to seal light's going to go on for me at pitches they weren't hitting last joined by 11 other national­ Everybody has his own different some point." one-day flurry could slow the the win. ly-known speakers and 47 style but you try to take what year (in the minors). It isn't Crusaders much. They won The Blue Jays sent him to the always a matter of executing, it's A five-run second inning exhibitors who will address you can from each one on how Arizona Fall League to work on two of the three last Thurs­ propelled Madonna past St, such issues as nutrition, they get people out. a matter of throwing the right day, beating St. Francis (N.Y.) his breaking ball and offspeed pitch." Joseph Thursday, Janelle sports medicine, acupunc­ "From Day One the coaches stuff, to make his hard stuff 7-1 and St. Joseph (Conn.) 5-2 Schmidt (2-0) went the dis­ ture, massage and home­ have been open with me. To me, Davey said there are two spots before losing to St, John Fish­ more effective. open on the Toronto pitching tance for the Crusaders, giv­ opathy. Admission to these that's awesome. It makes me feel "I did really well there," he er (N.Y.) 4-1. The Crusaders ing up two runs on seven hits discourses is free. like they see something in me staff. And he feels he's got a shot regrouped quickly, blanking said after a fall of allowing 20 at one of them. and one walk, with two strike­ Race events are sched­ and want to help me. hits in 22 over 20 games. His Avila College 8-0 Friday on outs. "The big thing for me is throw­ Tanya Liske's three-hit uled for April 11 and will "Now it's just a matter of me ERA was 0.82 and he struck out St. Joseph didn't score until include the Domino's Dis­ taking it out on field and doing ing strikes," Davey said. "Which shutout. 23 and walked seven. I'm learning to do more and earning both runs in their tance Classic 20K run at 9 something." Jenny Kruzel's four-for-four final at-bat. Things started going the way more. I didn't do that the first hittirxg performance in the a.m.; the U-M Heart Care Two springs ago Davey experi­ I always wanted. From a control Litwin led Madonna with a Program Healthy 5K run enced his first prolonged contact couple of games. lead-off spot, including three standpoint, everything started "I was going deep in the count doubles, jump-started the hit and two RBI while Jenny and walk at 9:05 a.m.; and with major leaguers as a Rule 5 Kruzel, Jen Walker and Kelly the U-M Heart Care Mitral pick of the Baltimore Orioles. happening. I was being a lot — and that's when you get hit. Crusaders' offense against more aggressive, going after the Zurawski each had one RBI in Mile run, walk and race- But he never really had much The other day I went right at Avila. Madonna scored five walk at 8:30 a.m. All will hitters, finishing them off. them. Do that and you're going runs in the first inning. the win. Zurawski collected of an opportunity to make a vet­ two hits. be at Domino's Farms. The eran club and Baltimore "I've got to carry that over to to be more successful than not." Liske (2-1) allowed three races will benefit the East­ returned the 6-foot-7 Canton here, too." Hentgen, a native of Fraser, hits in six innings, facing just St. John Fisher struck for er Seals Society and the native back to Toronto, which 'Here' would be spring train­ Mich., gave Davey some good 21 batterB, three over the brie run in the fourth and two clinical care, research and was only too glad to get the ing. advice to take out to the mound game's minutiuniv She Walked more in the fifth tpi hand educational activities of the hard-thrower back. Davey's progress last summer with him. one and struck out two. Madonna its only 'setback of U-M Mitral Valve Clinic. The Blue Jays sent him to and fall put him on the Blue "He said, 'You've got to go in Kristy McDonald (from Red- the day. The Crusaders outhit Taormina, who won her Double-A, Knoxville, where Jays' Top Ten prospect list in the with the attitude that you're on ford; Thurston) had two hits the Cardinals 6-4; Leschinger gold at the Atlanta Davey had another strong step magazine Baseball America. this club. Your stuff is as good as and two runs batted in for worked all six innings, allow­ Olympics, is a professional toward his dream of pitching in "For me, that was kind of a anybody's on this club. That's Madonna. Angela Litwin (Ply­ ing three earned runs bri four motivational speaker and a the majors. surprise," the 25-year-old said. the way you've got to think. mouth Canton) each had. two hits and five Walks, striking triathlete. Her talk is He was 5-3 with a 3.87 ERA "I'm starting to get accolades. "So I'm setting myself up to be hits and an RBI, and Court­ out three. She is 4-2 on the called, "More than Gold: and 16 saves. One of the gauges It's nice to finally have some in the big leagues. If I'm ready, I ney Seflger arid Jen Walker season.-r .:.' Get to know an Olympic of a prospect is that he give up expectations. want to be there. chipped in with two hivs The Crusaders opened;the Athlete, and then you'll less than one hit per inning and "Before, I always felt like I was "But if I have to go to Triple-A, apiece, ' .'•••':• v.'V/' scoring with a run in the first realize you can be one too!" Davey met that criteria with 77 someone who maybe got lost in so be it. I just don't want to be Against St. Francis Thurs-' inning on a lead-off single by For race entries or more innings pitched and 70 hits the shuffle. Now I'm one of the one of those guys who go back ..day, starting pitcher Missy Kruzel, a double by McDonald information, eall (734) 332- allowed. guys that have a real good shot and forth." Bako (Garden City) allowed and a single by Cook, But 3981 or (734) 662-1000, or His weak point was 52 walks at making the club." 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Call (734) 676-2863 for open bar, outfitters, manufac­ Michigan Big Game Hunter's more information. turer booths, auctions, raffles, Association will hold an infor­ hunting and fishing equipment mative seminar on legislation and much more. Reserved ban­ concerning concealed weapons ARCHERY permit (CCW) legislation, quet tickets must be received JUNIOR OLYMPICS by March 11. After that tickets beginning at 7 p.m. Wednes­ The Oakland County Sports­ will onlv be sold at the door. day, March 17, at the Gander man Club in Clarkston offers a Call (248) 585-1415 for tickets Mountain store in Taylor. Junior Olympic Archery Devel­ and more information. State representative Raymond opment Program beginning at Basham (Taylor) will conduct 1 p.m. on Sundays. Call (248) METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS the seminar. Call (313) 381-. 623-0444 for more information. 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Big through March 31 in the Lower by the sugarshack and watch Fish in Dearborn, Big Fish Too Peninsula. as the sap is boiled into maple in Madison Heights, Candy COYOTE syrup during this program, Dancer in Ann Arbor, or by Coyote season runs through calling the River Crab at 1- which will be held noon-3 p.m. April 15 statewide. 800-468-3727. weekends through the end of $25 Per Person • Includes Lunch FREE FISHING March at Kensington. A simi­ Michigan's annual Free Fish­ lar program is being offered at ing Weekend will be held June Indian Springs. Stites will be discussing CLASSES 12-13. 1999 PERMITS • Recruiting Employees HUNTER EDUCATION RABBIT/HARE The 1999 Huron-Clinton Wayne County .Sportsman's Rabbit/hare season run Metroparks annual vehicle <» Training Employees entry permits and boat launch­ Club is accepting registration through March 31 statewide. 0 for two upcoming hunter edu­ ing permits are on sale at all Retaining Employees cation classes. The two-day Metropark offices. 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I The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH. 14, 1999 (W)D7 Oakland Christian ends Aggies' year

BY DUNCAN E. WHITE For Oakland Christian, the point line, the shot would have "(Jimmy Mehlberg) getting hot STAFF WRITER [email protected] win avenged last season's dis­ tied the game. was big," said Fenbert. "We trict final loss to the Aggies. Boulter led St. Agatha with 14 knew it and they were setting The Redford St. Agatha boys A win seemed out of reach for points, scoring nine in the fourth good picks for him." basketball team left the court the Aggies several times in the quarter. Shaw helped with 12 Fenbert also credited Oakland Friday night feeling like several final minutes, but many missed points and Lomibao had 10. Christian with successfully tak­ of the college teams taking part free throws by Oakland Chris­ The evening came down to ing the Aggies away from their in-the NCAA basketball tourna­ tian down the stretch kept the which of the two very young type of game. ment in recent days. Aggies close. teams would grow up the most. Teams like North Carolina, Trailing 52-46 with 28 seconds With all the growing up they "That's our game ... transi­ UCLA , Wisconsin and Minneso­ to play, freshman forward Dan did against the Aggies, it's sur­ tion," he said. "I have to give ta; Jhat were victims in losses to Boulter hit a long three-pointer prising half of Oakland Chris­ them credit. They're a good lqwer seeds in the Big Dance. to pull St. Agatha to within tian's team didn't bump it's head team." Oakland Christian upset St. three points. on the gym door on the way out. Despite the fact.'that'MB Agatha 53-51 in a Class D dis­ Senior guard Johnny Lomibao, "We grew up an awful lot team's loss was fresh in his trict championship game as a who drew consecutive offensive tonight," said Ed Mehlberg. mind, Fenbert reflected on the last-chance shot by Aggies' charges in the final minutes, "Things that we haven't done all Aggies season with a positive sophomore guard Mike Law fell managed a steal on the ensuing year, we did tonight. This was attitude. short along with the team's inbounds pass for the Aggies arid definitely our best game of the "I thought it was a great sea­ hopes of a return trip to the Wesley Shaw made a lay-up to season. son," he said. "We played up (in regional. cut the Lancers' lead to a single "We had one agenda. We were school size) every non-league "I'd call it an upset," said Oak­ point, 52-51, with 21 seconds all on the same page and every­ game. We played bigger schools land Christian head coach Ed left. one was focused. With a lot of and schools in tougher leagues Mehlberg, whose team improved Lomibao and Greg Russell freshman and sophomores on and we came out of our non- to 9-14 overall. St. Agatha fin­ both fouled out on consecutive this team, you know it's not an league real well. We only lost ished 17-6 overall. plays but Oakland Christian easy thing to do is focus." two (games) and that was to a :For a moment, St. Agatha missed three of four free throws Sophomore forward Jimmy hiead coach John Fenbert to set up the final play of the Mehlberg led the Lancers with (class) 'B' school and 'A' school." thought his team was heading to game. 21 points in the win, including Despite not matching last CITY OF WESTLAND the next round. "I would liked to have seen making five of his team's six year's finish in the regional DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY "I thought it was in," he said of (Greg Russell) get it but I told three-pointers in the game. opener, Fenbert was proud of his The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Westland is seeking the final shot. "Mikey's a good them 'bring it up the quickest Junior Josh Means was the only squad. proposals of consulting services to assist the D.DA StafT with a Public shooter. He has no fear. It was in sideline you can and just nail it,' other player to reach double-dig­ "This team . . . I'll never deny Relations strategy in the Westland Downtown Development Authority and out but that's why we had " said Fenbert. its for Oakland Christian with them," added Fenbert. "They're district. The consultant will provide media services, promotional services, event coordination and creation. him in there." With Law's foot on the three- 11 points. overachievers." Consultants should submit a resume of qualifications and cost of providing services, both hourly and monthly. Consultants shall also submit samples of successful projects, staff size and other pertinent information that is relevant to the agency's success. Renaissance bounces 18-2 Thurston, 66-49The deadlin e for submission of proposals is 4:00 p.m. April 16, 1999. To be considered the proposal must be clearly marked Public Relation* EEUHBAL Spaulding is a famous basket­ a member of the Detroit Public high, resulting in the ball bounc­ 10 points. Submit proposals to: ball manufacturer. School League, advanced to the ing high off the opposite end of Boven, was held to eight And Detroit Renaissance final with a 14-8 overall record. Westland Downtown Development Authority the rim. points, only two in the first half. 630 N. Wayne Rd. junior guard Rickey Paulding "You can't replace these Tsoukalas led Thurston with Westland, MI 48185 shows how one should be han­ years," said Thurston senior cen­ Attn: Steve Guile, Executive Director dled. ter Casey McAskin, who will For additional information or clarification, please call (734) 641-6572 CITY OF GARDEN CITY Paulding, scoring inside and remember everyone connected to The Westland Downtown Development Authority reserves the right to reject out, had a game-high 32 points the program. "Everyone on the MICHIGAN any or all proposals because of lack of clarity or budget constraints. as Renaissance eliminated Red- team, the coaches definitely, tu. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Publuh: M*Kh 14.1»9 wmm ford Thurston from the Class B these guys (teammates) and the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the Office boys basketball playoffs with a players on the junior varsity." of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Gardea City. 66-49 win in Wednesday's dis­ • Also playing their final high Michigan 48136 (Telephone,: 734-525-8814) on or before MARCH 26, 1999, school games were Josh Boven, at 2:00 p.m. for the following items: CITY OF GARDEN CITY trict semifinal at Bloomfield TV CAMERA TRIPOD PACKAGES Hills Andover. Tom Tsoukalas, Mike Davis, MICHIGAN Gary Lindow and Bob Davis. Bid must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk in a sealed Maybe there are commercials envelope endorsed with the namds) of item(s). NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Eagles had no answers for it), this kid's future. Here's a slo­ The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the Office gan: Spaulding and Paulding, Paulding, who made three shots part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center. 6000 Middlebelt Road. Garden City, t^ey go hand in hand. from three-point range and had City. Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814» on or before March 26. 1999, at two dunks, one off an alley-oop ALLYSON M.BETTIS 2:00 p.m. for the service of removing and replacing concrete and drive ^The early exit was a disap­ approaches as follows: pointing finish to an outstanding pass. City Clerk Treasurer season for Thurston, which fin­ He missed another dunk Publish March H. 1&99 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES (5-1/2 SACK CEMENT, 3,000 PSI) ished 18-2 overall. Renaissance, attempt because he jumped too 8,000 TO 12.000 SQ. FT. 4* CONCRETE 8,000 TO 12,000 SQ. FT 6* CONCRETE WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY Questions Regarding Project Specifications: 200 TO 1.000 SQ.FT. 7" CONCRETE All questions regarding the Project Specifications should be addressed to; SCHOOL DISTRICT 100 TO 200 LINEAL FT. CURB AND GUTTER Mr. Jeff Heydanek, J. Scott Environmental, Inc BID ADVERTISEMENT Office: (734) 451-0760 The above described quantities are located at approximately 220 different Nextel: (734)231-5212 locations. Wayne-Westland Community School District will receive sealed Request for Quotation (RFQ) Packets until 2:00 p.m. Ix>cal Time, Tuesday. March 30. Mr, Scott Staber, J. Scott Environmental, Inc. Specifications and bid forms will be available at the Purchasing office on 1999. for Office: (734)451-0760 Monday, March 15, 1999 at the above address. Asbestos Abatement Nextel: (734)231-5213 This contract will be governed by the Prevailing Wage Ordinance at All official changes and interpretations to the Project Specifications will be Bid must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed Adams Middle School, Hoover Elementary, made via addenda only. Bidders are encouraged to fax al! questions regarding envelope with the bidders name and address at the upper left corner and Jefferson-Barns Elementary School, Kettering Elementary School, the specifications, bidding procedures, etc to J Scott Environmental. Inc. (734- endorsed at the lower left corner "CONCRETE REPLACEMENT AND Lincoln Elementary School and Schuvitzer Elementary School 451-1565). DRIVE APPROACH INSTALLATION". All Request For Quotation Packets must be mailed or delivered to the Building/Site Visits: The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in Wayne-Westland Community School District: Bidders wishing to make additional building visits should contact the Wayne- part and to waive anv informalities when deemed in the best interest of the Format: All Request for Quotation Packets shall be- submitted in a sealed Westland Community School Districts' representative prior to the intended City envelope and labeled as outlined below visit to make arrangements: ALLYSON M BETTIS Mail To: SEALED BID: ASBESTOS City Clerk Treasurer Mr. Tony Spisak. Field Supervisor, Division of Publish Mirth H. 1&99 iMia*. Attn: Barb Evanson Buildings & Grounds Wayne-Westland Community School District Office: (734)595-2174 Dyer Administration Center 36745 Marquette All Bidders must check in with the building office as soon as they reach the Westland. Michigan 48185 building. Unless noted or allowed by the Wayne-Westland Community School District, building/site visits will only be permitted after school hours CITY OF WESTLAND All Request for Quotation Packets must be received by the Wayne- DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Westland Community School District no later than: Project Specification Documents: Time: 2.00 p.m. Local Time on Tuesday, March 30. 1999 Project Specification Documents will be available at the Pre-Bid Examination The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Westland is seeking At: Wayne-Westland Community School District on Wednesday, March 17, 1999. Project Specification Documents can also be proposals of consulting services to assist the D DA staff in a business sign Dyer Administration Center picked up by visiting J. Scott Environmental. Inc.'s office at 496 West Ann removal and replacement project The consultant must be able to calculate 36745 Marquette Arbor Trail, Suite 102, Plymouth. Michigan, between 9:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. the current and future value of existing signage, provide removal services, Westland. Michigan 48185 starting Wednesday. March 17, 1999 Project Specification Documents have and a design service that will create signage that is in keeping with Format All official hard copy Request for Quotation Packets must he not been provided by J Scott Environmental. Inc. to any advertising agencies, accepted design standards Sign design must he acceptable tu the City of received prior to the date and tune specified in order to be accepted such as Dodge Daily Reports, Daily Construction Reports and Construction Westland. Westland Downtown Development Authority and ar«'-s business Association of Michigan. Specifications will not be mailed to Bidders. owners. All Request for Quotation Packets will be publicly opened: There is a non-refundable $25,00 charge for the Project Specification Consultants should submit a resume of qualifications and cost of providing Time: 2 00 p.m. J-ocal Time on Tuesday. March 30. 1999 Documents. All checks should be made payable to "J Scott Environmental, services, both hourly and monthly Consultants shall also submit sample;, of At: Wayne-Westland Community School District Inc." Bidders desiring more than one (li set of documents may obtain successful projects, staff size and other pertinent information that is Dyer Administration Center additional sets for the amount noted above up to a maximum of three (3) sets. relevant to the success of the business 36745 Marquette The deadline for submission of proposals is 4 (K'> p m Wednesday, March 31, Westland. Michigan 48185 Bonding Requirements: 1999 To be considered the proposal must be- clearly marked Sign Removal Format. Bids will bo opened at 2 00 p m. Complete Hid Tabulations will bo The Wayne-Westland Community School District requires that all bidders and Replacement Proposal. faxed in all plan holders by Wednesday. April 1. 1999 The Owner submit a Bid Bond in accordance with the requirements summarized below Submit proposals to and Owner's Representatives request that no Bidders call for bid and that all selected Contractors submit Performance and Labor and Westland Downtown Development Authority results prior to Wednesday. April 1. 1999 Materials Bonds in accordance with the requirements summarized below 630 N. Wavne Road The Wnyne-Weslland Community School District intends to award all Bid Bond Westland.MI 48185 projects at: Amount n'* Attn: Steve Guile. Executive Director Event First Board of Education Meeting following Bid Opening Requirements The Bidder shall submit the required Bid Security in the For additional information or clarification, plea** rail 7:.(4 64 i -6572 form of a Bid Bond by a Treasury approved surety licensed to At Wayne-Westland Community School District The Westland Downtown Development Authority reserves the right u> reject Dyer Administration Center do business in the State of Michigan, a Cashier's Chock, or a f any or all proposals because of lack of clarity or budget constraints 36745 Marquette Certified Check in the amount of 5 < of the bid price.. The Bid Westland, Michigan 4.S1S5 Security shall be submitted with the understanding that if the bid is accepted, the Bidder will enter into a formal PuHi*>i Mnwh H !**> A MANDATORY Pro-Bid Examination will be held to review and .f;!- •: contract with the Owner and that the required Performance IMMl—I H—M^IW•—• MI1M««l»«lHPM"i l»"H»MMH W U • ••mli.ll I II I I ••IllHim I MI I answer questions regarding the projects: and Labor and Material Payment Bonds > days after DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Meet at Conference Room the bid due date Note All project locations will he reviewed during the Pre Bid The Downtown Development Authority of the i'ltv of Wr-stland t« seeking Examination The initial mooting is the only mandatory activity Pfrfurmcino' Ihind A Isihorand Material Payment Himdt proposals of interested parties to assist the I) D A stuff in thr- publication All Bidders will be required to sign-in during the initial meeting Amount 100¾ of a quarterly district area newspaper The successful bidder must be able Directions 1-275 South to Michigan Avenue Take Ford Road east Requirements The accepted Contractor will be required to furnish, in the to write copy, provide advertising layout service, set! advertising, provide approximately 4 miles to Howe Road Take Howe Road south to amount of 10O'* of the Contract Price, satisfactory- printing services and other services deemed necessary bv the Executive Myrtle Take Slyrtleeasl to Buildings & Grounds Facility Performance Bond and Lnbor and Material Payment Bond by Director Schedule The format of thn Pro-Hid Examination will he an initial a Treasury' approved surety licensed to do business in the presentation on the bidding priKCss and the wipe of work at each State of Michigan Bidder* must submit a detailed cost estimate of providing the described building An overview of the scope of work for each building will bo Additional Information for Bidders services and the cost of printing 25.000 copies of the publication The presented and the general project requirements and project dates All applicable insurance policies (including aslwstos specific will be required bidder must also submit samples of pijevious work and a list of client will be reviosvod A 3d minute scheduled visit will be made to each for each accepted Bidder Bidders must submit copies of the Contractor's references y^_j building A representative nf.l Scott Environmental. Inc will bo at current State of Michigan Asbestos Abatement License This project is not tax The deadline for submission of proposals is 4 00 pm Wednesday. March the budding for I be duration listed below An informal tour will be exempt from State Sales Tax nnd'or l"se Tax All materials and supplies 31. 1999 To he- considered the proposal must be clearly marked District made at each building to provide information to anv interested incorporated and used in construction and becoming a permanent part of this Bidders The facility tours are not required and are for project will not bo exempt from State Sales Tax and'or Use Tax Prevailing Newspaper Proposal. informational purposes only wages arc required for thn project Submit proposals to ] ir>)i Actn ltv Westland Downtown Development Authority Contracts: 1 («i p in I M\ p m Review of required to ontor into a contract with Wayne- 630 N. Wavne Rd prnjet ts Westland Community School District on Contract Form \1A Document Westland, Ml 48185 i i'») p in Adam* Midlife Srho.il .1 IHI |j „, "AlOl'CM Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Attn: Steve Guile, Executive Inrectm t m p in 1 Id p m Lincoln Elementary School 19S0 Ediimn " Tho contract yvilllvo prepared b\ the Owner's Consultant M I**!! M~-} I •>'> [) in t ~\\) p in .Jeff.' m Elementary School For additional mformnlion ni clarification plr.i-- .', ;tn p m Kettering K.leinentaiy School .1 SrOVl" ENVIRONMENTAL INC -.'i (Ml p III The Westland Downtown Development Authority ro til p ill ft ?('! )> 111 Schweil/i'i Elementary Sill 00 .JEFFREYS 1IEYDANFK reject any or all proposals because ol buk <>( , t.viiy 't budget constraints n M) p m 7 IH i p m HiHivor ElenieiilaiN School Alt ERA Proir-ct Do.-»umer !• ,».',.>, W.r) 11

-iwrvr'^tz'rrB* 08" The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999

HONOR ROLL P^^M*«^"*>i'—"' " •. ' .•*••>, ii • 'i «ATO«IJUIU{«*f*»nC«y) . 245-213/608; Marlc 511 versteln, 217/2i.2-, Beginning of the end • .H, tin* «*•»©: t*rry CurtU, 278-248- 210/639. ;J;j':;../-V\....; 246/772: Sew' D*>.' 242-234-235/71 i; -': «VfH 7; Craig Monile, 245/635: Wait "itohn Mifieiy 213-244-234/691; Gary Crt|«,; .'•' Mftlkowskl.' 243/6W; Oaye Spltia/ 242: 226-268/673:: Miko: Baldwin;- 2l3v David Overly, 238; Bob Steyfari;^36. y : : COMfrtry ganalaa; Jofro Wore Sr. 2332; Leagues making their post-season plans 263/6$©./<;'. -'•:,: : \. • ;• v :"; ^••h^V^l*^:^t^^^'\:y^':, Gary; Stout, 218; Pfcrri. Staflifig, i?'i; Kim SttmUyYW«I Cl»t»^ (MMUI* pwj: •Weilrrian, 194/500." •'_ ;; /V-;-.. ••''-<-^..:/^: The Ides of give out trophies. But times have and the next tournament takes year bowlers raised more than Braj Ballafd, 236; Keftlv Moore, 245/660;. ; AIOr»f MUad:<^nn Joppichi 253/639; TEN PIN March are upon changed. Now any awards place March 20-21 at Airport $10,000 to help ensure blind Jarnell -Johnson, .279/662; Don Melcher,• . Qeraid Meye/s, 241; Vlckl Tontfrea.u, ALLEY Lanes in Jackson. : : ; us, and at this should have some utility value children access to the same pop­ 258/688.:. \'' ". '•,'.- -,- ; - :•-; Vj...j; 237/634; Esther Toodreao, .223, • while showing recognition. ular books as their sighted peers time of the year For more information phone Clmta i Diva Jason Cohley, 219/578; ';" . 0<*«nfteM MteadvRyan Wilson, 234-219- and thus increase the opportuni­ the regular "A wall clock, pen set or Ken Charrette at (810) 775-2414. Stacey Black, .213/565:.Anthony Wright; 2S6/709; DetoMe VanMcter,203-213/607; bowling season imprinted apparel like - a • In the Les Stanford Hall of ty for literacy. 217-200/598; Brejena Schneider. 202; U/fr . Steve Meyers. 279-216/688; Ed Bin, 265:. is winding down sweater, jacket or polo shirt can Fame Classic League at Thun- The founder, Debra Bond, was na Effinger ,201/ 669! •'••'.- 201-224/680; Barbara Turner. 235/5?i; to the last few be nicely imprinted or embroi­ derbowl Lanes the current recently presented with a Livo­ •.;'•.;; WWUNOBQWI •' Tuesday Mixed Tfto: Andy" Rubth, weeks. dered with a sponsor's logo or league-leading teams going into nia Human Relations Commis­ Monday 6:30 M*ii: Robert WWte, 278/746; John Osborne, 256? Wendy Lord, This is when league emblem. the home stretch are: sion 1999 Honor Award for her 217/621; Richie Johnson, 242/641; 230/558; Kevin Landacre, 215/568.- "-j the teams that The awards can be distinctive 1. Red Robin Restaurants; 2. dedication to the visually William'Schaffer, 231/631: Russell Connol­ KefldaHwoW: Mary Meyers, 208/514; are jockeying for way and carry more value as impaired through Seedlings. AL Ansarais Big Boy; 3. Baranski's ly, 26G/636; Dwreli Jorie^ 247../. JuanUa Lepjer.. 210/202/581; Elaine. HARRISON position have to they would be used or worn by Farmers Insurance; 4. Laurie Come bowl with Chris Sunday Sl««p*r'» lnyK*t»on«l; Pat Enge- Pler'cey, 206; Nancy Collins. 198/514. ': make their best the recipients. D.B.T. Awards & Distributing; 5. Tuckers Wheels; Edmonds (9 pin no-tap) and put bfetson, 300/761; Jeff Roche, 290/707;. Saturday Odd Cottptaa: JacW ScKlichtV effort. Graphics does it all — the 6. Mac's Car Wash; 7. Berci braille books into the hands of Tom TaprJaii, 253/714: Roger Cowell, .236; Neil Koile. 222/596. v It is also a time for league offi­ engraving, embroidery or screen Printing. blind children. There will be lots 278/719: Country Keglatai.JoerSmith, .248; Kris cers to plan their events, printing, all in-house with a Ken Kossick of Canton holds of great door prizes and awards. ' -51.^(^^:01(10108^(71016,235/671-, Doudt. 242/640; Matt Ullrich, 2.42; Jeff whether a big banquet or just a huge variety to choose from." the individual High series with a Call Seedlings Braille Books at Doug Earty, 236/636; Ed Sklckt. 234/606; Plnke. 235/636; Dave Moras-chlne, : simple meeting. George or Tony Zainea can be G.D.B.A. Record 878 actual and 1-800-777-8552 for registration Mark Auly, 244/689. 234/672. It will also be reward time for contacted toll free at 1-800- fourteen bowlers are tied for and pledge forms. Even if you Friday Mwv*» Invitation**: Joseph Collins, Wednesday Knltltte: Gus Webb, the top teams and individuals. 78AWARD or E-Mail: tonyz@ high game at 300 including don't bowl, Seedlings welcomes 279/665; Russ Martin, 299/790;Mark 278/668; 8ob M.attler. 266;Rlch Gross: In keeping with tradition, many bignet.net Troy's Dan Ottoman and Can­ everyone to stop by Cloverlanes Hauck, 264/678: Ferry PfOfer. . man, 703: David M8kov»iec, 668. : * leagues will be presenting tro­ • The Michigan Majors Bowl­ ton's Kossick. with a pledge or donation. 237/652;Jack Jones. 283/660. Sporta Club: Steve Hayoof. 279/695; WONDERLAND 1ANES (Uvonlo) Sam Kizy, 243; Rita Dawoofct. 200/535. phies and other awards to the ing Association held its monthly Tony Stipcak of Redford has • Plaza Lanes in Plymouth is Waatltd* Senior Man: Dan Clatter. Loon lake: Scott Tutas, 232; Jeff winners. scratch tournament at LeFevre the second high series, 841, and having its Singles Tournament 290/783 (228 pins o/a}; Cliff Ustier. Amolsch, 227/625. ,: Sanctioned leagues are given Family Bowl in Saginaw and Joe Garden City's Rick Eiermann is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 21. 244/658; Don Hochslatft. 230/643: Floyd Wednesday Night Ladles: Sue Kin. one free 7x8 inch plaque by the Jiminez of Saginaw took the top among the leaders with 801. sponsored by Livonia Trophy Greater Detroit Bowling Associa­ cash prize of $2,000. and Screenprinting. Morris. 235/637; Joe Torey. 246/615. 253/618; Cora Wh'itehoise. 225. • Popular WNIC afternoon Motor City Mart'a Early: Bill Klleber. Roeadale Bowletattes: Helen. Evans. tion (on request) for whatever However several players from First prize is $1,000 based on disc jockey Chris Edmonds will 276/764; Brian OzmelyK, 268/761: Dennis 211/5.34; Marilyn. Left, 197; purpose the league wishes. The our O & E communities also 120 entries. Five dollars from be "Bowling for Braille Books" at Allison, 277; Mark Bratcher, 268/712. Advanced toirth (aadon): Gordon Grego- rest of the awards are based on brought home some earnings. each entry goes to the LUPUS Seedlings 12th Annual Braille St. Sablna'a Mixed: Paul Bu/ris. 300 rott. 233/590. each individual league and what They were: Dennis Berryman of Foundation. Check-in time is Books for- Children Bowl-A-Hon (Series 146 pins o/a); Mike Kane. 671; St. Paul's Men: ken Dean, 245; Ken they decide upon. Canton (11th), Terry Tesarz of 12:45 p.m. March 21, 12:30 p.m. at Clover- Steve Segal, 650; Emmlck,661. , Livonia (19th), Ryan Wilson of George Zainea of D.B.T. lanes in Livonia. The event is ABCAVIBC sanc­ CLOVERLANES (UvorOa) Shirts A Skirts: Terry Machlelt, Garden City (24th), James Perrv Awards & Graphics has over Seedlings Braille Books for tioned, bowling 4 games across 8 -212/586; Kir* Mason, 196; Tamera Waun. of Bloomfield Hills (25th), Paul FoMoCe: Jim Casteel, 279/716: Jack forty years of experience in the Children is a non-profit organi­ lanes. It will be handicapped at 210/502/ Jensen of Birmingham (32nd) Consjdihe,' 257/662; Larry Frank. 251/687; fowling industry as a proprietor, zation dedicated to providing 80% from 210. Entry fee is $50 a Dan Smith," 252, . Monday MWntajbt Man: Lada Garmo. 269; lane installer and in the awards, and Eric Tulley of Redford high-quality low cost books for person, one out of six cash. (37th). Sunday Dynamic pouM*s: David Mahar, Will Nalou. 268/695. trophies and incentives business. blind children. For more information or entry 216-233-300/749. Country High School: Doug Ginoiti, Zainea recalls "in the old days The scratch competition brings Every $10 raised in this event forms call Plaza Lanes at (734) FoMoCo Men: Dave Diomedi, 266/761; 222/569; Mik© Lee, 199: Jason Rodgers. it was standard procedure to out the top bowlers in the area will create one more book. Last 453-4880. Jack Considine. 256/682; Larry Hawkins, 222/606; Jenny Long, 194/508. 257; Randy Thompson. 244/665. Country Prepa: Ryan Meyers. 182; Derek MEJtRtMWL (Livonia) . Wesch. 144; Mandy McKay. 144; Christina M*rrt««vrf«rattM: Denny Alwater, 212- Mouawad. 149. 225/597; Oot ROSS, 231-213/595. Sunday Youth Classic: Kim Kelm. 237: Early Rltare: Shirley Piekarskl. 208; C. Chris Davrson, 227; fit!)Funderburk , 224; Learn young and learn rightTrusckow&ki , 532; Wanda Denardis. 558: Andy Laprise, 257/632: Bob Abramson. Judy Kovsky, 505; Joan Yananson, 516. 220. Karen Hagan is a member of the All-Star bumpers it is usually with a six-pound ball. Nawfcwrg LadUa; Kathy Duchene. 224; S'Nel Bitth PH«ah: Mort Friedman. 268- Bowlerettes League at Cloverlanes in Livo­ TIP OF THE WEEK You can tell if the ball is too light because Maureen.Cirpcco, 186. 265/714: Wayne Lusky, 226-225/644; nia on Monday nights. they have very little control. ' St. AJdan'a Mixed: Jim Nawrocki, 266; D.. Jerry Rose, 222-222/641; Howard Waxer; Karen's achievements include two 300 "You don't want to go too heavy either. If lanes are set up Mehoke. 259-203/657; C. Williams, 236; 212-224/626: Jeff Elsenberg, 219- games and two 800 series. She is a member they can hold the ball in one hand by their so they know Q, Steele. 216: Merriam Weglau, 219. 212/620. of the Monroe Women's Bowling Hall of side for thirty seconds, then they can bowl what they are Wednaaday toaat * Coffao: Sara Brod- PLAZA LANES (Plynwrth) Fame and was their initial inductee for supe­ with it. aiming at. hun, 212; Barb Singer, 204/603; Ruth 3 p,m. Mixed: Lionel Kennedy II, 290. rior performance in 1985. Hoeppner, 208- Ketfarv.Waity Wolfe, 266; Mark Beasiey, "Mainly it's a She has made it to the Team USA national Switor House: Brian Macek. 300; Derek 278; Al Sanders, 251: Don Cathey. 254. matter of "This is part of what the coaches are doing, finals four times and is a two-time state Takata, 300. ' SUPER BOWL (Canton) teaching them working with the kids. The fit is also impor­ amateur champion. She is currently run­ tant, particularly each new season. As they Rltfrt on Time: Bill Ferguson. 300; Al Car- Youth MafDoa: Thursday Junior/Majors: the basics. It's ning the youth bowling program in Monroe grow and the hand changes, so must the ball. riveau. 267/748. Jon Taylor. 143. like teaching and has a lot of experience in coaching Senior Merry 8owler»: Joe Kubinee. Thursday preps: P.J Caram. 172. muscle memo­ "It is important for the parents to be youngsters. 212/541; Fred JenaUlis. 210/603; Roy Friday Juniors: Brad Morrison, 162: ry. When you involved with the children in anything they McMahan. 212/577; Al Dawson. 208- Amanda Sncridan. 182/555: Jeff Hunley. Karen offers this advice to parents of chil­ walk, you don't do. At the beginner level it is all about sup­ 233/623. 166: Brad Po-remba. 189. dren who are taking an interest in bowling. think" 'left, port. ORAKESHIRE LANES (Farmlnffton) Friday Majors: Dave Jacobs. 256/601: "When they are very little and just start­ right, left "The parents have to remember that the • Tim Moncrleff, 206; Brad Burmeister, 208: ing out, we try to just give them the basics right,' you just kids are just learning how to do this. When B'Nal. Brlth Morgenthau Steve Fteitzei, 229/628. and see that they are able to use good form doit. they took their first steps they were not per­ L'Chaylm/ZalgerrOross: Steve Hoberrnan. in the delivery. Karen Hagan fect. And they will not be very good at first. 213-211/619; Bill Yaker. 243/618; Sandy Saturday 9 a.m. Majors: Brian Peczynski. Freeman, 208-207; Rob Pliskow. 234; Lee 290/680; Tony Vitale, 220/555; James "We tell them that when you build a Hall-of-Fame member "It is up to the parents to praise them "It takes a Weinstein, 234. McCaffrey, 214/518; Pat Brown. 212/611; house, it doesn't matter how much woodwork when they do good and not to yell at them while to teach COUNTRY LANES (Farmlngton) Ken Bazman, 209/540. you have on it unless you have a strong foun­ muscle memory. Patience is required. It when they do not. If the child is really inter­ dation. Otherwise the house will fall down. ested and has that desire, it is good to get Spare* & Strikes: ton Buckshaw, Saturday 9 ajn. Juniors: Bobby Poiistc, takes a lot of repetition. 194/512; Steve Jacobs, 213/547. "We teach them how to pick up the ball them a coach and bring them along that 202/509; Kevin Lendacre. 201/576. "We teach the four step delivery when they Saturday 11 a.m. Juniors: Jessica Saban. correctly, how to stand at the foul line way. Suburban Prop. Travel (men): Dave are big enough to hold the ball with one Richardson, 300/764: Greg Gumtow, 246: 198: Adam Lsjoie, 174. straight, which way the toes are pointing hand. "With all the college scholarships out Tim Magyar, 237/684; Paul Butler. Super Bowlers: Don Bagoul, 279/722; when you let go of the ball, how the arm- "We use the bumpers when they are really there, it is worthwhile for kids to be able to 236/622; Tony Ballarta, 225; Lou Bright'- Brian Puckett. 267/706; Steve Seadeek. swing goes (up alongside your head as little. When they can keep the ball on the compete later on at the higher level and earn man. 224. 279/641; Jeff Welland. 279-234/723; opposed to crossing your face, which we call lane we move them up to the next level, scholarship money. Suburban Prop Travel (tadfts): Ev Hubble. Steve Lingertot. 267-248/724; William the 'elephant.' where thev stand at the foul line and roll the "Just about any child can participate in 202/519; Pally Jaroch. 202/573; Bem'ce Pectz. 266-234/718. "We follow through like the Statue of Lib­ ball. bowling. It is a game for life. They can play Ar.Uvxr/. 199/540. Single Point: Julie Satterlee, 225; Phil erty. We show them where to stand and "Then we teach the four step approach. well even when they grow older and still Sunday Coodtlmera: Wayne tanning, 222- Culler. 215: D3n Kmgsbury. 222; Jake Ham­ where to roll the ball (not throw the ball), we enjoy it. 212/682; Sid Harris, 200; Mike tanning. blen, 208; Ted Gabany. 208. teach them about the arrows and how the "As for equipment, when they start in

OUTDOORS Wildlife art show Birds: song of spring

Did you notice all winter, but in early March they lar boardwalk along the nature NATURE a couple w e p k s start to select and defend nest trail. to benefit wildlife NOTES ago, before the boxes. Because the bald eagle is siill latest snow fall, Signs of spring and migration recovering from low numbers dur­ The outdoor show season are just some of the local projects funded by how the birds in ing the past .'-SO years, the area OUTDOOR began with the arrival of the red- is winding down. MWHF. the neighborhood winged blackbirds around the nest, and the board­ INSIGHTS 0 started singing walk for birders, had to he restrict If you haven't had your This year's show includes the artwork of Tundra swans will also be pass ed So birders are restricted from fill — or are in the market 60 nationally-acclaimed wildlife and envi­ It seemed like tag through our state shortly on birding because of a burl for some wildlife art —a ronmental artists including featured artist they all got the their way to northern Alaska same cue from very worthwhile show is Jan Martin McGuire. They don't stay long in our area, Speaking of eagles, the 1 !W) coming to the Southfield the conductor and winter survey revealed 1(^ more There will also be thousands of affordable hut can be seen in good numbers Civic Center. began to sing. birds than the I WW survey 1 had paintings, sculptures, photos, carvings and TIM when they stop in areas like Wal speculated m January that their It's the 16th annual other artwork; displays by Michigan's lead­ NOWICKI Tuftpd titmice laceburg. Ontario were the most numbers might be down because of Michigan Wildlife Art Festi­ ing conservation groups; the winning pho­ In April, hawks will start their vociferous at the the snow and ice covering the val, scheduled for Friday tos from the Outdoor Writers Association of return migration, along with BILL feeders, but chickadees and state through Sunday, March 26- America contest; seminars on Michigan waterfowl PARKER nuthatches were heard in the Well, (lie results will show you 28. wildlife topics and tropical wildlife; and a Large birds, like hawks and background, along with the cardi­ how cloudy my crystal ball i> on Sponsored by the Michi­ celebrity decoy painting contest waterfowl, have a longer incuba­ gan Wildlife Habitat Foundation, the festi­ nal. I his sub|pct. Show hours are 4-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 tion and take :i longer tune raising val annually raises money that is used on Songs at this tunc of thn year their young than smaller birds, A total of 70S sightings were p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. r wildlife hnbitnt restoration projects are an indication that spring is thus they need to get an earlv reported during the first 1 .i dav- ol Admission is $7 for adults and children near ; t statewide. start January In the I'pper Peninsula under 12 will be admitted free. 2;l*> bald eagles were seen, com MWI1F has spent well in excess of $2 Shortly after the snowfall. 1 saw Hald eagles are starting to build pared with \~i-\ m the l.owei million over the yoors to restore and my first red-winged blackbird their nesls already In tact, one iVninsula improve hnbitnt, many of the projects right (Anf>lvrs and hunters arc urged to report 1 have seen them return in late pair is building a nest m Crane here in southeastern Michigan. your success. Questions and enmtnents are February, but this year tliev < 'reek State Park .-,isi of Toledo. Crawford Coun!\ alone ai count The bottom draw on Paint Creek at Lake also encouraged. Send information to: Out­ returned in early March I >hio ed for -t(i birds Orion, the Backyard Wildlife Demonstra­ doors, SOfy K. Maple, Birmingham, MI This is about (he lime eastern Normally tins wnuld be great As the woalhei warm-- up expect tion Area nt the Detroit Zoo, turkey restora^ 18009. Fax information to (248) G44-1314, bluebirds begin to stake out nest news foi bird vv,itihei~ except tins t ti s ee in ("i re spr i n >: in i C ' a ''. 1 -~ ( tion in southeastern Michigan, and the send e mail to hparhcr( >\>c.homecomm.net or boxes Many bluebirds were here ne«t 1-- belli); build over the popn rei urnine Oakland County Nesting Meadows project call Bdl Parher evenings at 1248) 901-257:1 >

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