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.. t . ' Walgreens gets council denial Walgreens won't be coming to a city site, fol­ chains," he said. Councilman Glenn Anderson warned TODAY Walgreen Co. attorney Sean that he. and his colleagues can't legis­ • ' \ • -. lowing lobbying by an independent drugstore owner and many residents. The Westland City Kavanagh maintained that Walgreens late competition away from local busi­ would improve a dilapidated corner nesses but joined the vote because het - • f • Council rejected the plans for the northeast i '" that includes a closed radiator shop too, wanted.a different use for.the cor­ COMMUNITY LIFE comer of Wayne and Cherry Hilt. and two nearby vacant houses, ner. "Currently, it is an eyesore," he said. Councilman Charles Trav" Griffin In triplicate: Santa had BY DARRELL CLEM members to reject a proposed Wal­ But council members, pointing to cit­ said his opposition to Walgreens STAFF WRITER greens for the northeast corner of izen petitions and the sheer number of dclem©oe.hoinecomjn.net became firm after he -saw 800 signa*. his lap full when the par­ Wayne and Cherry Hill. drugstores in the area, voted unani tures of residents from a one-mile ents of triplets and mem­ An independent drugstore owner Booker told the council Monday that mously to deny a Walgreen-proposed radius. bers of 3-4 All brought supported by hundreds of loyal West- Checker Drugs, in business 18 years rezoning, special land use and site Councilman David Cox called Wal­ land customers has won a turf war near the southwest corner, could be plan, greens "a'fine company" but said he •T their children to Wonder­ against a giant competitor. forced to close if Walgreens comes to "I think we're saturated with drug­ isn't sure another drugstore is needed land Mall for a visit./Bl Checker Drugs owner Doug Booker the neighborhood. stores in this town," Councilwoman to boost Westland's slowly emerging and nearly'800 residents signed peti­ "We fear for the future when we are Sharon Scott said. "I'd like to see a bet­ tions lobbying Westland City Council being encroached on by national ter use for that site." Please 0OflAL,A4 AT HOME i '1 _ _' i :: • Tick talk: Clocks tell time with style, as do calen­ dars and other timekeep­ ers /D6 i DclGK.S

J ; ENTERTAINMENT n mayor's Light show: Find out why the Detroit Zoo's "Wild T.ighta" ia herding-n icejplan :..-1. popular destination. /El BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER •• • ! .- 1 Dance: The Henry Ford [email protected] • ir .- i Community College Full Mayor Robert Thomas' plans to add .t. Circle Dance Company, two ice rinks to hi* proposal for a new recreation center has drawn support ..1.. • led by Diane Mancinelli from one-time political opponent and ;'••] of Livonia, will be former Councilman Charles Pickering. '. | '! Addressing Thomas and council "Rockin' Around the members Monday. Pickering said he '•. i Christmas 7Yee,"/£l was "pleasantly surprised'* by the -1 mayor's latest suggestion for two new • ' J, ' '.'•I'- ice surfaces. t •• But Pickering also had a reminder .';.[• REAL ESTATE for city offiriab; He liing u#; m;;rie a similar recommendation on July 20. Moving time? Home sales 199b. tobetsxiict. Pickering has long believed that slow down during the hol­ Westland needs to resolve an ice-sur­ idays but don't come to a face shortage'that fortes many children to get on a waiting' list for hockey and halt. We look at the who STAfT PH0«W tY TO* HAfUY figure skating clubs. and why of December Wow: Roger Blake Smith, 2, of Westland admires the handiwork at City Hall. He was with Pickering also has said new ice rinks house buying. /Fl mom Rhonda Smith at the Monday evening ceremony could help generate opera-tional'rev- enues that a new recreation center - pegged at $15 million to $18 million - will need. " . INDEX Thomas wants to build the center Santa finds way to Westland between the Westh'.nd library on Cen­ A At Home r> tral. City Parkway and the Krogef Store • Clarified Index F5 BY DARRELL CLEM Symbol: on Ford Road. He wants to use"existing STAFF WRITER Mayor tax revenues already in place'in a spe­ Auto* G9 dclem^o*.homecomm.net Robert cial district north of Ford Road, Home A Service Guide G7 e has used helicopters and The city hasn't bought the land, and Jobs Fll police cars for transportation, Thomas the council hasn't yet made a formal Rentals F9 H but this year Santa arrived by gives decision to build a new- recreation cen­ • Community Life Bl horse-drawn carriage for the city's Santa ter. annual Christmas celebration and Thomas has. suggested tearing down • Crossword F6 the key tree-lighting ceremony. to West- the existing Bailey Recreation Center si Entertainment Ei Children jumped up and down and land and possibly the Westland Sports screamed as they saw Santa rolling Arena ^iat now houses skating pro­ • Obituaries A4 chil­ • Opinions A18-17 down Ford Road to City Hall', where grams. hundreds of people - including three dren *s On Monday. Pickering urged the city • Real Estate Fl •'-rvtions of some families - stood hearts. to keepVboth buildings', He offered a • Sport* CI iiuusidf singing Christmas carols,' proDosaijbr the sports arena. 6210 N Cheyanri and Codi Roaochacki Wildw<; HOW TO REACH US *tf w ild be a wonderful facility for Please s*e SANTA, A4 soco jd. in-line skating," he said.- Newsroom; 734-953-2104 Please see ICE, A4 Newsroom Fax.734-591727 9 ematf'jbmwngos.hoitwcuHwti.net 5 NigM dne/Sports; 7343934104 an Reader Comment line: 734-953-2042 Classified Advertising:734-591-090 0 BY DARRELL CLEM Mayor Robert Thomas said Manor in Livonia Councilman Charles "Trav" Griffin Display'Advertising; 734-S91-2300 STAFF WKJTKR Rosin bought land where W eat Land Rosin's son. Hal, said his father ha* said. Home Delivery;7344*1450 0 dclenrifa«.hoin«coram,nrt Shopping Center has stood 3»nce 1965, remained quiet about the affair "Frankly, he helped us develop most Friend* tell how real.estate'entrepre but he has been the' impetus for much because he's modest, humble and, quite of our industrial parks in Westland,*• neur Harold'.Rosin bought land along residential and industrial development frankly,' embarrassed ,by all the atten­ Griffin satd "I think youcmild call him Warren Road when it was a two-lane in Westland and Canton Township tion, the father of .our commercial/industrial rut flanked by farmland in then-. Now 80 arid retired, Rosin drew Tie's the father of W'estland Shop­ areas." Nankin Towruship. strong praise this week during inter­ ping Center, and he built Tonquish Griffin also described Rosin as a *I don't think anybody ever thought view^ with friends, who also celebrated subdivision" along Warren between friend and said, "I think he's a very it would take off or 'develop," Westland his birthday Tuesday evening at Laurel Wayne and Farmington, Westland Pleas* IM* *0ilN.A4 Remember their names: Senior Heather Dobrowohki ifore* • ground/ at Wayne Memorial High School rehearses with the east for the "Fame" produc-' rMiht holidays in Hon. Students have'heeri. style with gifts from our rehearsing since October for BY JULIE Baoftw u M gmtigifiguitie! ArrWKmra ARTS Famv, wh ich take's to the lt'$ right here in$our SnnwnOoe.lMmrcomm.net stage this ThurSihi'y and Fn It's been a Few years since the movie dax. The shnw was chosen "beicausie it's a HovielVmiiiie warper! ,"Fame" came out. The 1980 movie. lot of fun," *n>d Elena Garcia, drama which told th* story of talented high director. *ItY multicultural and it's a school art* students, is being modern- big cast It allow* for a lot of talent" \te& and brought to Wayne •I ' Students from all four grade level? at Drama students at Wayne Memorial Wayne Memorial are involved High School will present the play 8 Rehearsals started in '><)<>lwr following p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec 9 10. auditions. T|ie (•fagr play is based'on M th«V>t4i t\\ 1<.*l U4«I*A 10011 t TW^> •* < UUEMt, A3

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Xtmfm pubtithtd avavsasmsms**ei A writing elaae at Weetlajada senior exti- BeeidantPaui Vakrvick asked city offi- sen friendship Cents* has publiafaed « cal­ dak Monday to try to address waberprob- endar book of "Blearing* for the Veer »00.* leme en Newburgh fined between Cherry Ceiitwdlr«^or9^iKo«or<»kT-Wiacek Green provided equipment that badped KU1 and Marquette. He said water eeema to and Dr. Christian Koonts, a University of Detroit Mercy Engftsh proftaeor who helped remove graffiti from the large wooden play be afendtaf w the road after even the the daas, unveiled the book Monday during structure. It was my pleasure," he said. slightest rainfldl, "Tlua happen* anytime it a city oouaefl mooting, Severed senior* Thejudgae presided court workers to help nana. We d*«ot hew* to h#va a good dear*- accompanied thetn. The book cantatas a dtf- dean up the structure. It is restored/ pour," ha said. We urged dty oflkUds to ferent bleasing for each day of 2000, It sells McKnight said of the playscape. It looks examine the probtem. for $7 and is available at the Friendship almost as good as it did on day one." Center, 1119 N. Newburgh near Marquette. Tr69 cotabratiofl GraffHttxister* Council member* ooiifinned several peo­ Cub Scouts and Brownie troops helped ple for board appointments Monday. Dan Green, the owner of American Power the city in an Arbor Day celebration Mon­ Wash, and Westland District Judge's C Bernard D Hopkins was named a Democra­ day. Youngsters read about the way* trees Charles Pokes and Gail McKnigh.t were tic member '''#m-Wm&t&*m****Giair--: honored at Monday's city council meeting help the environment and also made draw­ ings that decorated council chambers. , vaseers for a four-year term; terrence Wor. for helping to get graffiti removed from the den became the Republican member for the city's playscape structure in Central City Mayor Robert Thomas read a proclamation Park. Parka arid Recreation Director Robert naming Dec. 6 as the 127th anniversary cel­ same term. Thomas Dunigan and John Kosowski gave the honorees plaques for ebration of Arbor Day, which started in Molesky have been named to the Westland their help. Nebraska. Board of Review for three-year terms. MEAP challenge to Livonia fifth-graders

BY LARBY O'CONNOR state standard by earning 40 of ed or met the state standard specifically as part of the ele­ STAFF WTUTKR 61 possible points. compared to 27.8 percent mentary program both here in loconn.oiQoe.hoaiecoinni.Det Some ,33.3 percent were statewide. Livonia and statewide," Edwardq If Michigan Educational deemed proficient at a basic level At the Uth-grade level, 26 said. 'Economic*, as an example; Assessment Program results are by getting at least 31 of 61 percent of 1,053 students either has hot been a standard part of an indication, Livonia fifth- points, while 47.6 percent fell exceeded or met the state stan­ the elementary program/ graders are ti6t adept at smash' below. Those students have been dard. Only 78 percent of 11th- That Will change as the dis­ ing debuts, labeled as apprentices in social grader* tookth e teat while some trict plans to adjust curriculum Parents need not fret, though. studies. 300 opted out or were absent. Neither are pupU* statewide. "Basically, it means they're District officials are awaiting to reflect atatc standards. Elc Overall, district fifth-graders lacking in a number of the skills statewide results for 11th- mentary teachers are also train: performed poorly on the MEAP and their amount of understand­ graders. ing "to make sure they have the social studies test, which was ing in social studies relative to While eighth- and 11th- understanding necessary to given for the first time during what the state standards aire," gr&der* would seem to better teach the kids," Edwards said. the previous school year. said Allan Edwards, Livonia dis­ know the subjects involved, ele­ Parents received MEAP The exam quizzed kids on trict research and evaluation mentary kids were stymied on results late last week. Included geography, civics, economics and specialist. » questions of geography, econom­ was a phone number to ask history. Some 1,312 fifth-graders Livonia fifth-graders can take ics, history and government. questions. His office received —luuk the teat along with eighth- some solace, though: Only 19™ Fifth-graders are also tested four to five calls, Edwards aaid. and llth-graders. percent of kids their same age on their mquunag and decision­ "Their primary concerns were_: statewide exceeded or met the making abilities. Some questions District officials are citing 'My child is doing well in the unfamiliarity with both the test standards on the same test are open-ended where students •and subject matter for the ane- By contrast, district eighth- are required to write extended classroom but didn't do well on , mic results at the elementary graders scored above the state answers, Edwards said. the MEAP test. Can you give us level. average on the MEAP social an explanation?*" he said. "They Only 19 percent of district studies test. Some 42,2 percent "Some of those are things were satisfied with our explana­ fifth-graders exceeded or met the of Livonia eightft-gradera-exceed- we've not traditionally taught tion." Baracy: School improvement takes time

BY JUUB BROWN MEAP test. future schooling, limiting their John Glenn High will go to the STAFF WUTKB "We have an action plan in futures. Mathew McCusker, state level in March in Alpena. jbrawnOti«Jiioniacomm.ii«t '.'!•) place. We are confident those board vice president, mentioned The program just completed Wayhe-Westlatid schools scores are going to improve," the high youth suicide rate in gave out more than $12,000 in Superintendent Greg Baracy Baracy said. The effort take* Japan- scholarships, Turner said. "It vows to improve student Michi­ time and involves many, he said, "I don't think anyone on this was the very best one." gan Educational Assessment and must be done one step at a board is happy about those Next year's scholarship goal is . Program scores. time. scores," McCusker Baid of local $15,000, he said. "I want the community to bear 'We as public educators edu­ MEAP results. • Recognized the Wayne with us as we continue to cate every child who walks Rotary Foundation for a grant to Sue Mi improve our instructional compo­ through our doors," the superin­ In other action, the board; buy library books for four ele- Community Ute nents," said Baracy, speaking tendent said. More students are • Recognized participants in mentariea in Wayne. {734)953-213 during Monday's Wayne-West- taking the test than in the past, the 2000 Wayne-Westland • Recognized Friday, Jan. 7, smaa land Board of Education meet­ he added. Junior Miss scholarship pro­ 2000, as School District Mainte­ oe.homecomm.r ing- Trustee Ed Turner cited the gram, including 2000 represen­ nance/Communications Employ­ His remarks followed poor stu­ educational system in Japan, in tative Brooke Robertson of John ees Recognition Day in the dent performance, statewide and which students are tested at Glenn High School. She and first Wayne-Westland district. , f»fth-,grade level to determine runner-up Melissa Jennings of Jtan Hvrifofdt locally, on a new social studies Ckcutatioo Manager (734) 953-2238

,: Appreciation Dinner set -^«K .-.- HOW TO REACH US The City of Westland will hold opportunity to honor them and CITY OP GARDEN CITY its seventh annual Board and thank them for their commit­ 7944934008 MICHIGAN Commission Appreciation Night ment to the community. Dinner. The dinner will be - This year's event will feature • #•••»«•# eeiap*"*"*""**"™*"* NOTICE TO BIDDERS 734-W1-D900 NOTICJt IS HiR£BY C#V&W that saaied proposal* will be received at the Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at the dinner, entertainment by the Oflfcs at tha C«y Clarft, in th*Civk Center, 6000 Middfebalt Road, Curie* Friendship Center in Westland. Robert A, ColUngwood quartet, 73+*91^300 1 tee** ».*«**ev*«««ae««» »•••*•»•• »»***•***•« «-•• City, BttmJgaa 181864449, (734)626*8614 on or before Imh .17. Iff The announcement was made fellowship and a plaque presen­ 7344114400 fjLfeaftJ&ftl.Sir thelbUowiat item: by Mayor Robert Thomas and tation by the mayor and council NKTWOSKA0AON1STBATOR President Sandra Cicirelli. The rnA|**>^<<"'"M",*>I^">ii''ltk>*">"1**1 • ^•WWJ^tV-J*C.e™ the Westland City Council PropoMte stunt be cubmiUed on forma furowbed by tha City Clerit, in a Those to be honored are mem­ plaque presented to board mem­ i*w#« w****** ** a at* a va •**#«« a e.«*t*ee»*4** *******"** 734*834104 aaaled wwehpe WMkwead with the rmnwU) of itetn(i) bid. bers of the numerous board and bers and commissioners will ** • L ' T&LEBlMnb 71» City feaervea th* right, to eeeept or reject any or all bid* in whole or in commissions in Westland. The hang in City Hail in honor of all Tflia an? trtara feat and to waive futytafcraiahtia* when deemed in the beat interest of the y X. Gift Otifit'-r Siotf and dsacrtglofi of the picture, wNctirrwst have been published Public Anetkma «f kapoeaded, abaadeaed vehkJee. The first auction will ; wrtflfet TlltKV4D» vum iPABPtsXxHKaesees \m mm JH0QH1IMDR iPAWi6uKnseo77 iae* fom mntiBMim WKrTK lPAil>SiUS0O3S7814 iMt omnr vtwvcwrKKur •HOWN !OOC«14toQ*lx»»r: gjjtejl I04AC371tttW4Afl7«! 1»*4 BUIOK ttrtAII&XD^ 1RSBA7SJOKP4M151 i»e* »0001 won - ttvumm aim >PBPs«t70wa7iaw aWKKIMD* BLACKo n all ¥tiMm wiH atari at thijl e ^^JLI^aiaea^t ^aW^ A«*l * ^ k. ImM - '^M^i may be deleted fro* tht* t%mNat a t^eue aay vttaw •>•a pris•e iws tiiTeH na m nvmawaan ffTtne aWB^ase . ' a Mr tewiac and rteraa> m^mmMmimm^m

..... ,:-.J* ': ,-,.. TheObmerver & EcqentHcl THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1999 , has degrees in history and per-for about a year, doing a lit­ By being creative, they build Garden City's Kathleen Wayt English from Madonna Universi­ tle freelance photography for the their self-esteem. Garcia said. will'realize her dream Saturday ty. Garden City Observer and then enrolling in a graphics class at night when she opens her first But the history degree wasn't • 'The kids get to use a solo photo exhibit at the Inni* Henry Ford Community College wasted in her career as a self- -«i Dearborn- - . - • ' ... _. free Iriufa Puh fr f>ili nn Mid wrunluvwd pmrtngrTpfrgE- dlebflt and Maplewood. "As a photojournalism..you The exhibit opening Saturday^ night includes the roll 'n--roll Elena Garcia »t\rr Ptwmi RV TO* HAWI.FV Vrayt, ci liiciuiif; uaiueii V->L > v, *^ r. rj n KA^L ^M«,,,n/4 • ^ ^...^^^..,. liT.VU CI WUWfkglOUUU »»»• LiJ.HUJt band photos taken for most of —director On stage: Wayne Memorial senior Christopher resident, has entitled her ahow and an understanding oT histo­ this decade. ry." she said, noting that she Williams performs in "Fame." "It's Only Rock and Roll " The "My family and friends grew exhibit, to open at 8 p.m. and* always wanted to do photo docu­ up in rock n roll." Wayt said. open to the public, consists of her mentaries. iff She noted that the Innisfree specialty - a collection of photos Wayt, 35. said she got interest­ Irish Pub is a likely location for n ot area rock n' roti bands. Cast and crew know what to d ed in photography in an unortho­ her first polo photo show, since "I'm living my dream." she dox way in 1992 when the Dear­ her father, Frank Galligan, Who ss»id in aII interview at the born Heights Times-Herald was died last year, is from Ireland. The "Fame" cast at Wayne Memorial High Heather Dobrowolski, Kyle J. Zrenchik, Ian Burss. Observer offices this week, looking for a photographer. • Wayt i,s also proud that her School includes: Jessica Savage, Marjorie Wright, Ami McCain, Kwame L. Hampton, Willie Perry- although she admitted that. "I •""I conned my way'into being show will travel, to the Magic Cindy Dietz, Marilyn Wallenmaler. Kelly M. man, Patricia Zaka, thought it would be wonderful-to hired." «*he recalled Since she Stick club in downtown Detroit O'Connor, Ashley Areeda, Viniecia Farmer, be a photojournalism and shorn iliirl L/t-V £.,) UJ 1W fluiiUlttHJ Willi Andrew Timmer, Kelly Leverenz. Crystal Ann Katie Russ is assistant director Justin Monit is didn't have unv reit\kiiiit btn-k- for a magazine like the National ground other. ;han a photogra­ works by Mark Arpm.skx who is Head', Jamie Merchant, Robert T. McKinney, Jen­ •stage manager. Aaron Lawson lighting director. Olographic." noted for creating .colorful rock nifer McLaughlin, Aubrey Jo Miller, Christopher Jackie Haner is stage technician phy class,at Madonna. "1 spent a n The photographer, a graduate id! posters Williams. Amanda Lickliter, Trisha Johnson, lot of time on, the Kodak hotline."

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MuftesI merriment: The crowd sings Christmas Denial carols at the ceremony. from page At The arrival of Santa Claus and the throwing Downtown development Author­ of the switch to light up ity district along south Wayne the City Hall grounds Road. Bob Williamson, who chairs had the crowd in a fes­ the city's Zoning Board of tive mood. Appeals, said in a letter read aloud by council President San­ dra Cicirelli that he opposed the Walgreens plan, Williamson noted that phar­ macies already eriat close by at Checker, Kmart (on the south­ east corner of Cherry Hill and Wayne) and at Rite Aid (a mile

north at Ford and Wayne) ....,:•'• .*•; "*^A^ "How many drugstores do we need in this city?" Williamson Santa asked. ',* • ' _ _ Cicirelli voiced concerns about from page Al ChMUknr guing uul uf business and leaving a vacancy in a strip v/ •/* came with their mother, Peggy mall southwest of Wayne and Rosochacki, and their grand­ Cherry Hill. mother,-Charlotte Lee, who also The city already has had diffi­ brought a friend, Carol Hamlett. culty filling strip mall vacancies, This is our first time," Peggy and CicireUi said, "I sure would tons Rosochacki said, adding that hate to see another vacancy." they came with Brownie Troop Booker appealed to council 124 from Wildwood Elementary members to take a stand.for School. local business over giant chains. Cheyann planned to tell Santa "Why would the city council hr?--- • she wanted a jump rope for possibly trade the health of one Christmas. for the other?" he asked, "1 want to skip," she said, Join In: The Friendship Center choir sings Christmas Codi said he wanted to see all 8TAJT PHOT06 BY TOM HAWLEY carols for the audience, contributing to the spirit of the the lights turned on at once on Eager; Devin Smith, 15 months, and aunt Tina Simp­ season. Many people braved the chilly weather Monday all the trees in front of City Hall. frontpage Al evening to come out for the ceremony. Refreshments "I think this is pretty nice," son attended the city of Westland annual Christmas Lee, the grandmother, said. Tree Lighting Ceremony this past Monday night were served at the main fire station. "Well have to look at the soc­ Her friend, Hamlett, agreed. cer," Mayor Thomas said. "I think it's excellent, and ftn Pickering also said the build­ glad that other organizations ing could be kept as a third ice like the Brownies and the Cub Scouts got to be involved with Pickering told city officials he it," she said. "And it's nice to see also opposed tearing down the all the council members togcth Bailey Center, only 20 years old. er." He said uses could be found for —Cuumil members aloud with the building. other dignitaries on City Hall's But Thomas has said the front porch as Mayor Robert building has mechanical defi- Thomas, Deputy Mayor George cicncics and would need exten­ MtUlWB, uatibu W*4U UhlltlD sive repairs to.make it more addressed the crowd. -v accessible to disabled residents. The senior citizen Friendship Center choir led the crowd in singing holiday songs like Min­ gle Bells" and "We Wish You a ACHIEVERS Merry Christmas," Residents received High Gillies also announced the Achievement Awards, given to winners of an essay contest on students who have completed a the meaning of Christmas. First- minimum of 30 SeTneitrf^houfi" • 'I think ITs excelltnT place winner was Rob Schurig of at Madonna University, and 15 P.D. Graham Elementary, fol­ hours within the major with a and I'm £Jad that other lowed by Jacob Richards of GPA of 3.5 or above. organizations tike the Elliott Elementary and Stephen Westland's honorees are: Brownies ami the Cub Anderson of Edison Elementary. Michael Baker, Soon after Santa called West- -management/business adminia- Scouts got to tie land the best city in the country tration; Robert Euashka, inter­ Involved with It. And as far as I'm concerned." a national business and economics; switch was pulled that illumi- Christine Gerak, management; oseeattthr ~naled City Hall grounds witb- Connie Gladki, accounting/man­ council members mostly white lights strewn agement; and Theresa O'Rourke, through trees. marketing. Mary Imburgia of together/ "Ooooh," said the crowd in uni­ Wayne, business administration, Carol Hamlett son. was also honored. Within minutes, children went Awards were given at the Hey, Santa: Essay contest winner Rob Schuriggets sorne help from Santa, Mayor —participant next door to the city's main fire School of Business annual Horn Robert Thomas and Miss Westland Kim Corney to throw the light switch. station where they enjoyed ora Convocation Nov. 19. snacks and talked with Santa

We See a Really Great Deal in Your Future... OBITUARIES LEO |. WONSACK tR. of Detroit; sisters, June Fair of Woodhaven and Services for Leo Wonsack Sr., 89, of Westland were Rose Gonzalez of Lincoln Park; and five grandchil­ $<).<><» FOR I II r. Dec, 6 in L.«). Griffin Funeral Home, Officiating dren. was the Rev. Leonard Parten*ky Memorials may be made to Harvard Brain Cen­ Mr. Wonsack, born Aug. 28, 1910, in Detroit, ter for Oliva Ponto Cerebeller Research, McLean died Dec. 2 in Garden City. He was a clerk for an Hospital, 115 Mill St., Belmont, MA 02478, noiitii now: MAitkin >n\i us.automotiv e company. •otfuunM scams Surviving are his wife, Sonia; sons, Leo, Jr. Services for former Redford resident Bemarcia (LeUahi) and Ronald (Antoinette); daughter, Bar­ Scerri, 72, of Fort Mill, S.C., were Dec. 7 in St bara (David) Cabrera; 10 grandchildren; and eight Gemma's Catholic Church in Detroit with burial at great-grandchildren. aataaSBBBBa^ M •m^H^H^A^k^^^k Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum in Southfield. Officiat­ IfflT A» ESTfrf ing was the Rev, Mark S. Brauer. Services for Betty Esteppy-&£,-of Westland were Mrs. Scerri, born Nov. 21, 1927, in Malta, died igrtai service. $9.99 for life; Dec. ^ in Vermeulen Funeral Home with burial at Dec. 3 in Fort Mill, S.C. She waa a member of St. 60 Free Home Market Minutes. Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia. Officiat­ Gemma's pariah for more than 40 years She Here*! the alter of • ttfatfanea n digital Mrvie*. WIMMI ing was the Rev. Jason Crawford., moved to Fort Mill recently and was a member of >tM atftt 'op. we oroafttae yae.ll never pnyman tfcan Mrs. Estepp, born Aug. 29,1946, in Detroit, died St Phjlip Neri Catholic Church. $*Jt laoitii for digital service. E«fea after your Dec. 3 in Westland. She was a homemaker. She Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Pius; taltiilS-**** •eeviea *f*wMMflt Plus well iaetad* 60 was a member of First Baptist Church of Canton. sons, Anthony (Loma) Scerri of Fort Mill, S.C, and total iniautof of ho*** nut-feet atrtime free, it's aa. Surviving are her sons, Roy (Anita) Estepp of John Scerri of Westland; daughters, Rosalie Scerri, affordable way to f*t clear, dependable cellular Wayne, George (Terri) Estepp of Howell, Edward of Westland^ Mary (Lloyd) Duston of Plymouth and •errk^CeUorvisttCethdarftftfontodayl (Laura) Estepp of Westland and Thomas (Mau­ Margaret (William) Stafford of' Novate, Calif; and reen) Estepp of Westland; brother, George Horvath one granddaughter. Ask About the AtrTouch National Calling Plan with free long distance and roaming for one low rate in alt fifty states. We're Inside Rosin from page Al CARhlT3 compassionate person." himself as a "dirt Realtor* lose his temper once." v Rosin started Dearborn Realty because he bought the land Roain has been instrumental after World War II, and son Hal where development would even­ in residential, commercial and now runs the company tually occur. industrial development - 'the 7150W«yneRd. . "He would buy a piece of prop­ Shaw credited Rosin with erty and then go search for peo­ full gamut" - in Canton, Yack (atWtfTen) spurring not only Westland Cen­ J*kj^A SWUPM^Aatlftttft ple who he thought it would be a said ^•l^an i^iJnWf^BlPH^HMii • • • ter and Tohquish subdivision, desirable location for,* local busi­ but also Woodcrest Villa Apart­ Rosin could always see parcels 1(8O0)CELL-MOR (734,728-9790 nessman Glenn Shaw Jr said. ments, Wobdcreet office comple* of land "for their possibility or Or vMft wty of owe "He has taught me so much Woodview Condominiums and opportunity," Yack said. www«4ieiiiiior.corii regarding real estate ahd his the Ford-Hix industrial park, 4n Westland, Mayor Thoman VVIOT ITimvivni m aUMtMiAAttteWM' aMafayhifl^aMi* understanding of doing things among other development*, said, "Harold has been involved right/ Shaw said "He'e like the AaatBaak ', ^SaW* aJr^FW^^^al^^^Wsf IWi^eWe^^^aWl * , probably longer than I've been VMI * vfini dean of real estate in western Canton Township Supervisor alive. WeVs never had any prob nfllr** F^war • fWeVWIWJr • Wayne County,* Thomas Yack remembered hear­ •f.•fWrlWWW!.W_ if I^Wj • • •rkMM*CaAftor> .'•' lemj working with him as a ing Rosin call himself a "dirt developer. Shaw alio commended the peddler." Rosin family for helping to sup­ "I've often accused Harold of , ^^eWWp . ^r^^^rf , '• Nc«v'yciu«*»u i • port the Westland Community buying and selling the same par "He's as good as gold, and h* Ctott4t Bondty ™l^^*^•H•^n,,l *tmk*Hoimo1G*rStomQ Foundation, which helps the eel of land three or four times," always wants to work with peo­ needy and provides programs Yack said with a chuckle. ple instead of against them/ ^uch »* echoUrehip* for stu­ Thomas sai4. "1 «n"t say enough V^S^v'B^B^Pa^B^^B^ ^^VK Mf^wlf aawa^w* vaM _ . *)***!** w^mmiMijmm* atse^WllM'v M*mtwf**v *#*#aW 0*a*|ij** dents "He has always be#n easy to good things about him. It would pm *********** +M- mm*******- •* **»» *•*» >| 1.1,1 I III MM I .111-1 !• l.lll».All Shaw fondly recalled how work with',* Yack said on a more be nice if all developers would b* Rosin sometimes referred to s*rious note, "I never SHW hirn like Harold Rosin * The Observer A BceentHc/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1999

BYMmMALOTT explained. Perricone deals,* Rap. Bob Goa- over between house and senate 200 next year. After that, the iloiamnm News SBKVICE Exactly who initiated talk of selin, R-Troy, said. They were ... unless Lawmakers decide to cap would incraaae 26 par year. aunalottfflioaieeoiBm.net the trade isn't clear. Perricone ready to bolt because he was just ignore their own rules. With 140 euch school* in oper-. Gov. John Engler and House said Democrats are demanding talking to the Dems. He'd have They'll find a way," Goesehn ation now, John Truscott, Republicans failed in their it, Minority Leader Mike Han* lost more votes than he would •aid, stating confidently that the spokesman for the governor, said attempts last week to raise the ley, D-Saginaw, said it was the have gained." bill can still be passed before leg­ some 100 more schools are cap on the number of charter governor who first offered it, To open new charter schools islators Cake off for Christmas already seeking permission to schools allowed to operate in which the governor's office next year, the bill would have to break open. Michigan, but they also denied. pass by Dec. 31 allowing the promised to come, back and try House Bill 4706, initially The bill would also create a again this week. It may have been more than raised cap to go into effect in introduced by Rep La Mar Lem- new oversight board and allow Just a handful of votes shy of just moral outrage that caused April, The legislature is sched­ mons, D-Detroit, but now signifi­ for new charter schools specifi­ the number needed for passage, Perricone to toss out the trade, uled to adjourn Dec. 9, and that cantly rewritten, would raise the cally designed for "at risk" stu­ proponents like sponsor Kep. There were eight Republican* means there will no longer be cap on charter schools set up dents. Paul DeWeese, R-Williamston, who were ready to bolt if Chuck time for a required five-day lay­ through universities from 130 to Speaker of the Hou&e Chuck Per ricone, R-Kalamazoo, and Engler spent the week in intense negoti­ ations trying to win over the last few reticent members of their (Treat yourself!) own caucus, including Rep. Ger­ ald Law, R-Plymouth. Law said there is ao much wrong with the latest draft of the bill that they would have to tear whole pages out of it to make it acceptable to me." His primary concern is over a lack of financial accountability. Although charter scbooliTare considered to be public schools - allowing them to draw financing from the state school aid fund in wstnTTv fnr nnt ^Knrmnft tuit>-r\rt _ WI X 4 * - - ** -^ -*-~ *...—. £,»»-£2 *»~*Wte<»« many operate like private schools. In the past, charter schools have refused to turn over audits to the state. "Tell me what kind of salaries you are paying the principal. Tell me what kind of salaries you are paying the teachers. You "could"go to a public school and get all that information. Like it or not, you could get all of it,"_ -Law said. "We; ale bpefiding WliT million on charters, and I'm telling you that I don't know how that money is being spent. And we are just getting wartnedup* Rep Patricia Godchaux.'R- Birmingham, is another of those Republicans opposing the plan. She said charter schools draw money away from public schools She also noted that charter schools could get around the cur­ rent caps by seeking authoriza­ tion from a school district or community college. Only those authorized by universities are capped, she said, but charter schools prefer working through universities. On Tuesday, Nov ;J0. DeWeese said he was short only "a couple of vote*11 and he was adjusting his bill line by line to win them over. On Wednesday, "DeeTI, Republicans ~^GT the fifth rewrite of the bill to a test, but it fell a half dozen votes* shy The board was cleared before the Vote was tallied or recorded, a practice which has become stan­ dard procedure in the HbuSe when leadership wants to keep a bill alive. "Every time he (DeWeese) changes a word to get one vote, he loses anotn-err" House Majority Floor Leader Andrew Raczkpwski, R-Farming- ton Hills, explained On Thursday, Dec: 2, which was considered to be the dead line if additional charter schools are to be opened next fall, Pern cone announced that Republi­ cans would put off another attempt. He said he was reject­ ing an offer by House Democrats to trade passage of the raised charter school cap in return for killing off a bill which would eliminate residency require­ ments for city Workers. T don't make that kind of trade for any­ thing ... Residency is a complete­ ly separate 'issue'," Perricuue

Stiff penalty a beautiful selection of gowns and cocktail dresses for pretending for Misses, Petites, Clairewood and Ms J. to be a doctor 'Savings off original prices of selected styles, as identified by signs, No adjustments made on prior purchases. It will soon be a 15-year felony to practice medicine without a license, as a result cf two bills signed into law recently by Ck>v John Engler It always was i!!eg?.!. but tV penalties were not as severe, a fact that came clear last year when Dennis Roark of Sterling Heights was charged with acting as a thoracic surgeon despite having never graduated from col ^ tag*. The prosecutor had to charge Roark with -uttering and pub- hahing" for faking credentials in order to get a heftier penalty, said Jack McHugh, legislative Aide to Rep Bob Goaselm, R • i Troy. Roark is serving 6-IB yearn Birmingham • (248) 644-6900 Livonia * (734) 591 -7696 Rochester • (248) 651 -6000 after pleading guilty to that charge *Tn« penalties wrre nothing EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS • SUN 11-7 • MON-SAT 10-9 very tough The judge «*id in this case (.acting AH a burgeon www .jacobsons.com wilhout a liren*f" it wan more !ik«» m r«*r>*i * MrHiteh »i«'i

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BY KKN ABAAMCZYK M 'Why would wo go with tho Mtf+ffaditf, upokesman "'To do something the ad agency of Solomon Fried­ STAFF WRITES amusing, and poke a little fun at man Advertising in Bloorofield kabram.czykdoe.homecomjin.net humorous approach? To do aomothtag amualitg, ourselves. We felt people would Hills with amaultanta at Caponi- Maybe you've heard the radio and poke a Irttlo fun at ouftotvo*. WofoK pooplo listen to u» more," gro Public Relations of Sovth- ads. Airport officials found the ad« field. David Katz sits down for. a would Hstoo to ua moro/ a good w»y to" inform the public Airport officials wsnt«d the Thanksgiving meal, far away Mike Conway about credit card express lanes humor so the ads wouldn't found from his job as director of Detroit M Airport spokesman for quicker ways to leave the like officials are *pr*achin*; to Wayne County Metropolitan Air 'W--H*>^—-^^-MHMHIHMllHllilHIIMWIlfalMlllfafHinMWi parking deck, a parking hotline the public. Conway s«id. port, presumably to enjoy turkey (1-800-642" 1978) and a giant "We recognize the airport is in the traditional fashion with message sign informing crowded," Conway said. "But family, members. could eat a "little more turkey "Why would wt go with the self- motorists entering the airport we're giving them good, new Soon it starts. First, his moth­ and a lot lefcs crow" during the effacing, humorous approach?" about parking. information to help them er-in-law starts in on him about ne holiday, asked Mike Gonway, airport The jdt-a for the ads came from through the holidays." DavttUtz airport parking, then his brother chimes in about always getting lost at the airport. Katz reminds them about airport upgrades and convenient:*'*: •& new message. sign, a parking hot-line and park­ (Everyone needs a new look for the holidays!) ing exits. The ads are a way for Katz and airport officials to acknowl­ edge the public complaints and sometimes critical perceptions of the airport, but Katz uses the spots to update the public. Katz has a little fun with it, too, end­ ing the .spot with the line that he Santa Glaus

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Children have, a chance to visit with Santa Claus at Wayne County's LightFest until Dec. 24. ' ^^.nTS'iJ teffl'^JiMry ifijiiiwiiuw in -• f —^^—dfj. the Warrendale Picnic Area at-- the end of Wayne County Light­ est, which county officials call the Midwest's longest drive- through holiday light show, now n»i(4i-\ "7,10 r\ TTI \t pnn D« H r»^' through Sunday, through Dec. Ml. with the exception of Christ* mas Day, Photos with Santa, food concessions and a gift shop are available at the Warrendale .-,1 te. Wayne County's LightFest exhibits displays along 4 1/2 miles of Hines Drive from Merri* man Roa-d in Westland to War­ rendale Picnic Area in Dearborn Heights, Each display features anima­ tion, This year visitors can expect to see parachuting rein­ deer, Santa's sleigh ascending ,if>to the sky and a ball shot over the Inkster Road bridge. Dis­ plays include the Loch.no.sj> Mon­ ster and, a giant poinsettia wreath. This year marks the third sea­ son that Santa has appeared at the Wayne County LightFest,- His helpers at the. Dearborn Rotary Club have ensured that he spread Christmas cheer to all the children who stop and see hirA^nt. his pavilion. A $5 dona-, tion for^photos with Santa is sug- gested, and will benefit the notary's: outreach efforts on local and international levels. A $5 minimum donation per car also helps keep Wayne Coun­ ty LightFest operating. There is an additional charge for commer­ cial vehicles and buses, which are encouraged to pre-register. For more information on Men's Clothing & Shoe Clearance Wayne County LightFest or to arrange bus/limo tours; call f T.'Hi 261-1990: Author speaks at seminar on hospice care

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BY KBN AHKAMCZYK stantially below market," pro­ bases throughout the state, offi­ land, $1.2 million; Livonia, $1 received communications from STAFF Wura ducing a cut of 26 percent in cials said. million; Plymouth-Canton, Oakland County about tax esti­ taxes for electric companies and The state constitution guar­ $834,691; South Redford, mates, and believed the Oakland Communities and schools in 32 percent for gas companies, antees uniformity in taxation," $250,943; Redford Union, County figures were inflated. Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County officials said, said Gary Evanko, director of $233,678; Garden City, "Sixty to 70 percent of any counties may lose $118 million The commission cut valuation Wayne County's assessment and $198,308; Clarenceville, $62,705. potential refund (appealed in tax revenue, according to lead- multipliers, using a "net book equalization division. Wayne Wayne County Executive assessment) also would be reim­ era from those counties, because value" for the utilities' distribu­ County government would lose Edward McNamara said there bursed by the state of Michigan of a change in the state's compu­ tion and transmission equipment $8.2 million over four years. aren't many options for local gov­ through the school fund pro­ tation of the values of gas and and materials, based on the Evanko said local communities ernments and school districts gram," Simons said. That infor­ electric utility property (equip­ actual, original purchase price of would lose the following revenue when it comes to replacing the mation, however, could not be ment holding)?). the equipment minus deprecia­ due to the assessment reduction lost revenue, . confirmed with state officials. The Big Four —Detroit Mayor tion. That tax classification did over four years, which includes "Most communities are right Generally Edison comprises Dennis Archer, Wayne County not include land or easements. the utilities' assessment appeals up against the Headlee cap and less than 0.5 percent of commu­ Executive Edward McNamara, Historically, assessed values still pending, for these western can't raise their local tax rates to nities' tax bases, Simons said. Qakland County Executive L, have been based on the* proper- Wayne County communities: make up the shortfall," McNa­ Bridget Medina, press secre­ Brooks Patterson and Macomb ty's current market value minus Livonia, $482,126; Westland, mara said. "Schools and cities tary for the state Department of County Chairman John Hertel depreciation. $445,897; Redford, $306,357; will have no choice but to cut Treasury, said the commission — spent Wednesday meeting County officials expect to Garden City, $172,531; Canton, back on services," had a constitutional obligation to with local municipal, township argue in courtthat the new $98,708; city of Plymouth, Archer said the city of Detroit ensure the multipliers "were and school officials in those three method is unconstitutional $78,981; and Plymouth Town­ and schools stand to lose $21.8 accurate. "These haven't been counties to gather support for a because the new valuation ship, $75,144, million/Archer said the group of updated in 30 years," Medina lawsuit they expected to file this Edward McNamara: Wayne method applies only to gas and Evanko said school and college leaders "had nothing against" said. month against the State Tax County executive. electric utility property. districts also would lose the fol­ utilities. "We're talking about The commission actually rec-. Commission. All other businesses in the lowing for the same time period: basic fairness," Archer said. "We ommended tables that reflected The commission adopted per­ state will continue to be assessed Wayne County Regional Educa­ don't want the utilities tcj.be a smaller depreciation rate thjin sonal property multipliers in on studies county officials said using the current-value method, tional Service Agency, ,$2 mil­ hurt, but we don't want to be what was recommended by a November. The multipliers give were submitted by the utility not only giving the utilities an lion; Wayne County Community hurt, either." consultant, Medina said, Differ- the public utilities a reduction in companies. The tax schedules unfair business advantage, but College, $990,744, Schoolcraft Detroit Edison spokesman personal property taxes, based result in values that are "sub­ dramatically eroding local tax College, $207,901; Wayne-West- Scott Simons said Edison S«* TAX BREAK, AS

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om joining unions Registration is in progress for forensic science and genetic tion forms are available in the thruugh Thursday from and 9 Schoolcraft College's winter engineering. winter schedules or through the a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Hadeiiff semester, with classes begin­ Students who enjoy computer- Office of Admissions. Center walk-in registration is 1- trMmMALOTT legislation now awaits concur­ ning Friday, Jan. 7. based learning can enroll in any New students must meet with 7 p m, Wednesday, Dec, 8. IJMMTOWI WWW gMOTCl rence from the upper chamber. This winter, students inter­ one of four sections of English a counselor before registering. Schoolcraft College offisrs 66 Here is how local representa­ ested in music and sound can Composition 10. The computer Phone-in registration continues career programs with specific tives voted: Reps. Bruce Patter­ choose Music 102f Music on the class is targeted *t students through Dec- 29 by calling (734) job-related skills, r«ngusf from School principals will no son, R-Canton; Andrew P.C, a new class in which they who want more writing experi­ 462-4800 except Sundays and accounting to welding. Its longer be allowed to join unions, Raczkowski, R-Farmmgton Hills; will learn about music and tech­ ence than the tradition lecture holidays; and walk-in registra­ more-than-50 transfer prufframs e'r collectively bargain for pay and Laura Toy, R-Livonia, voted nology and create their own class affords; Math 51, Begin­ tion is available Dee. 6-29.. Stu­ prepare students to go on te a and benefits, under a bill passed yes. compositions. ning Algebra, and Math 112 dents may register from 9 a.m. four-year university. by the state House. Reps. Bob Brown, D-Dearbom In Biology 242, Human Intermediate Algebra, also are to 4 pm, during the holiday For information, call (734) Lawmaker* voted 56-54 to Heights; Eileen DeHart, D-West- Genetics, students will learn available on the computer break Dec. 27*29. 462-4426. Schoolcraft College u approve Senate Bill 663, spon­ land,; Tom Kelly, D-Wayne; and fundamental genetic concepts, The college offers a variety of To register in person, go to at 18600 Hagferty, between Sis sored, by Sen. Loren Bennett, R- Gerald Law, R-Plymouth, voted and gain an understanding of methods to register, including room 200 of the McDowell Cen­ and Seven Mile roads, just west Canton. no, genetic diseases, gene therapy, phone-in and walk-in. Registra­ ter 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday '••of .1-275. He introduced the legislation w,hen principals in Detroit schools joined teachers on the -X-£~ picket lines this fall. He con­ tends they still had a manage­ ment responsibility to be run­ COME IN EARLY! STORES OPEN AT 7:00 AM SATURDAY DECEMBER 11 ning the school buildings, even while teachers were out. "There ought to be a clear dis­ tinction between labor and man­ agement. If principals are union" ifed, there is no clear manage­ YOURSPECIALDAYS ment in the district. And that's not healthy," he said. GOINGONNOW! „ Bennett contended that princi­ pals, and teachers, will be "paid twke" for their time on the pick­ et line. Because they receive an _ —annual salary, they do not lose pay for time out on strike, he argued. But they do pick up estra pay wimn the school year- has to be extended to make up °0 for the time lost to the strike. Federal law already bans school district administrators from joining unions, Bennett fur­ STOREWIDE ther contends. His bill will mere­ ly repeal the section of state law that allows the exception here. Rep, Gerald Law, R-Plymouth, It is one murt cuag-of thg state overriding local controls. If local school districts do not want their administrators joining unions, that can be accomplished at the school board level. Rep. Bob Brown, D-Dearborn Heights, said he does not believe the state should tell any employ­ ee group it does not have the right to collectively bargain. Democrats have noted that man­ agement in other areas of gov­ BUCKS ernment are allowed to unionize, Come in between 7:00 am arid 7:30 am, such as supervisors in police and fire departments. on Saturday, December 11, and receive House Democrats further a gift check at the door worth $20 oft charged the bill was racially motivated on the part of Repub­ purchases totalling $50 or more! licans, a charge towhic h Repub­ v,i;c -p. ».v. w,i**>(»s» > *s:.. *< MO** y'lfoi :»:r.t^«f" :: r licans objected, ON US!' .' ' .,,1 i.T:> •( jn . - V ,- .V-. ••••• W«.' hftikiii- • »• Bennett's bill would prohibit *GOOD ON ANY PURCHASE OF $60 OR MORE • One per family • No cash back supervisory personnel in school district and "confidential secre­ taries" from unionizing, as well SALE 24.99-29.99 SAVE 40% Cold weathe' SAVE 50% Select soltds and as principals, The ban would LADIES Juniors' denim from Mudd, l.e.i. and accessories including gloves., muffler's. fancies wovor spotishirts from Preswic* & apply not only to those who have UNIONBAY*. In basic and novelty styles. ruanas and more. Peg 8.00-7¾ QO. Moore Reg 34 00 sale 17.00. SAVE 40% A large selection suits. Reg. 38,00-44.00. sale 4.80-45.00. • management role in the dis­ of holiday dresses and beaded separates trict - those who have the Reg. 15(100. aaJe 90.00. SAVE 50% Select forest authority to hire and fire - but SAVE 40% Juniors' knit tops SAVE 40% pa,.» ., o Club Cloth outerwear Reg 130 00-230.00; sale 65.00-115,00. also to all frontline supervisors, A large, and sweaters in solid and print styles. •boxed jewelry. Reg. 15.00-25.00 SALE 99.99 Reg. 20.00-42.00. sale 12.00-26.00. sale 9.00-15.00. —those who simply direct-wor-k selection of.ladifia, famo.us-rnaker.SA!its groups, he said. Reg. 179.00-268 00 SAVE 50% Famous-maker SAVE 40% Juntors' dresses DAVE 0\/ /0 FamoL.s-r-iSKtir solid and pattern dress siacks Reg. 60.00- Since representatives amend­ from My Michelle, Byer and Crty Triangle handbags. Req, 590.0-^0,,00 65 00 sale 30.00-32,.50. ed the bill before passage, the SALE 34.99 Misses' holiday Reg. 39 00-69 00, safe 24.00-42.6o. sale 41 So-773)0, sweaters from Tiara, Parisian Works and Designer Originals, Reg, 44.00-54,00. EXTRA 30% OFF Select groups of aseody-reduced men's INTIMATES MEN desig/ier coflectons Reg, 24,00-225,00, SALE 29*99 A great saie la.OC 168 75, now 12.60-118.13. selection of misses' sweaters from Jeanne Came* nair Tax break Pierre, Wainscott, Joseph A and August SAVE 40% Brash back SALE199.99 sport coats from Stl' Blass, Reg 350.00 satin from Miss Elaine and Aria. •Men's leasner Silk, Reg.44.00-49.00 ..f. I ," :>. ;A^:f S £*'• •:•• «t SALE 199.99 Reg. 42.00-50.00. sale 25.20-30.00. frompageAS bomber. Reg 350 00 .--.«v*- <>* ^-« SAVE 30% August Silk SALE 19.99 Cotton flannel SALE 14.99 Presw^K* stlk/casrimere sweaters. Reg. 69.00-88 00 Moore flannel shirts, Reg. 25,00 _ SAVE 30% Men s gloves pajamas from Parisian Intimates and.muffle's Rea 1600-70.00 ent items or company assets sale 48.30-0.1.60. Reg, 40 00-44 00 J sale 11.20-49.00. ; .• , ^,,^ ' (jHt deserve different depreciation SAVE 40% Select Ct t e SAVE 30-50% outerwear. Reg. 250 00-425.00, rates in their values, Medina Embeflished "Mfflenrvum" sweaters sale 150.00-255.00. said, from Parisian Signature and August Silk. SHOES CHILDREN "Computers are vastly differ­ Reg. 48.00-108 DO, sale 2s.00-75.60. large selection of SAVE 60% A SAVE<40% M*<. SAVE 40% Sweaters from ent than automotive equip­ ladies' shoes and boots from Sesto Meucci, Concrete. PK Ok>*hi:>Q. and Polar Club Misses' fleece Nine West, Enzo, Timbertand and more. *:ne-gauge and chentlie sweate- s fro^ ment," Medina said. They can't SALE 29.99 Preswick & Moore Reg 48 00-60 00, • Knits for toddlers be vs. and gtfis vests. Assorted styles *h bright colors Reg. 49 00-129 00 sale 19.G0-5V.6a Req: 22,00-36 00 sale 13.2O-M.80. be lumped -together and depreci­ Reg 40.00. sale 28.80-36.00. ate at the same rate It's like Selected styles SAVE 50% SALE 24.99 Sefeci SAVE 40% K*ds outerwear apples and oranges." SALE 59.99 famous-make.. r from Timberland, Bostonian, Johnston and 'om London t"oa. Vwatherproof, Jonathan The county leaders want local slushe sweaters with Lurex accents Murphy and more. Reg. 89 00-145 00. Storte and -lore"Reg. ^4.00-136.00, famous-maker flannel shuts, Reg 34 oO communities to pass a resolution Beg 94.00. sale 44.50-72.50. sale 14.40-81.60. opposing the special tax break EXTRA 40% Alreadv SAVE 40% Select Presw 00-1-5 DC. lifresswear trrun Cinodsad. M\- Mwr»e*e and ers wished to join the counties in Woman and Juniors.-Regto.. 4#048.00-198,00C , sale 27.00*33.00. .lofWtrujn Martuvtpr infants, toddlers and the lawsuit, they would be sale 36.00-148.50, now 21.60-». 10. THREE FOR 19.99 g.^is. Req W (*J^~\l^X'i eate 19.20-72.00, charged 1.5 percent of the antici­ Power bead bracelets, Reg 20.00 each SAVE 50% .« pated revenue lost in legal fees famous-maker dress sh.^s flea •*'> S,.< : JUNIORS SALE 19.99 Set of fiVe sale 24.75. Livonia .Mayor Jack Kirksey boxed cubic zircoma earrings Reg, 60 00 said Livonia was interested in SAVE 50% Juniors' status SALE 19.99 PT '-.."J joining the lawsuit. "1 think we sweaters and more Roq 29 00-68 00 should seek uniformity and fair sale 14 00-34.00.

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BY JULIB BROWN library," she said of recent vandalism. stArrwwTw Daughter Autumn, 9, wanted to dtp something to hslp. '-; Tara England brought some day "This was her idea," said ElVonfta care children tp th« Weatland library Bowling, pausing between customer*. Monday. They left with Christmas "The library's done a lot for u* and we books - and yummy baked goods, not wanted to give something back." a typical library commodity. • They approached library officials "^ery good, very good," she said in about the possibility of having a fund- describing the goodies. "The chocolati raising bake sale. The response wais est cookies.1* enthusiastic, and Monday was set•«* The children loved the cookies, said the day, "So we're helping defray the England, a Weatland resident, ''They cost of that," Bowling said uf lb* were very excited." repair costs. .¾ Nearby at the bake sale table sat Many library employees helped Elwonna Bowling of Westland She with baking, said Bowling, adding^ said bake sale visitors weren't neces­ that her own cM)-year-6|d mother was sarily looking for holiday goodies. helping, too. Some $30-40 was sold to "My daughter was very disturbed library employees before the doQrs when the vandalism happened in the opened.

It all looks good: Elwonna Bowling (left) sells baked goods at the library to Dorothy Lowry and her grandson, Christo­ pher Adams, 3, of Westland- "I think we'll do OK; Bowling said Mon­ day of the sale.

STMT PHOTOS JT TOM BAVLKT Treats: Jonathan Mosti, 5, (left to right), Jessica Peterson, 4, day care provider Tara England and Jacob Mercieca, 2% ate chocolate chip cookies purchased at the bake sale.

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interested in the market, and how international trade certification. much demand there is," McConnell Schoolcraft boaate that it haa the 1 ktkw*mtm&Oo*±am mam ami **tid. only program in Southeaatern Mi* "" Foreign market •;i j| ahn MeGorme^ needed to know. *From a business plan perspective, gan Uwit fb^ut^Mi on the eni^ export _• wh«tfc*r •xptndtog hit firm's (the export center) is an excellent process and country-specific semi- seminars inform W tmafpOTtwtiM ***•«*• k Mexico reaouTce of information. It's a great " nan. The college work* *» a "suhcen- w«^ he wortk tfa« tw»«, trouble and thing to have a facility that's close by ter* under * regional center at Wayne State University and with the U.S. that can aeaiflt small businesses;" • As vie* pre#ldent of Sooora Logis­ Small Business Administration in BY KEN AmtAMCZYK tic* in NorthWlle, McConaell help* Exports double TrmtotmfalJohn MtConneU of •'Betrott.' BhrAftwmrtia run that firm with his wife, Alba, Indeed, all the world is a market­ Sonora Logistics discusses "World economies are becoming Judbrststeayhj0oe4vHn(»oiiunJiet arranging tat traaaportation of auto- place. Michigan's export growth of exportwithKerstin Anger- .more and more interdependent with motive good* end vehicle*. Michigan-produced goods and ser­ meter, international trade spe­ the restructuring of political bound* The world market is open to local busirfessee So'the McCoiiuells of Northvi lie vices has more than doubled in 12 aries, collapse of communism, open­ through the Export Resource Center at School­ cialist at Schoolcraft's Business craft College's Business Development Center, turned to Schoolcraft College. John years, op from $12 billion in 1986 to Development Center, ing of new consumer markets, his­ MeCennell consulted with the col­ $31.4 billion in 1998, toric trade agreements and World The Export Resource Center specializes in lege'* Export Resource Center to With the Detroit area second only where to start. Trade Organization," said Vikr&m helping company owners who are interested in repeal on the amount of "heavy haul," to Seattle as the largest exporter of The college has initiated seminar* Mathur, international coordinator capitalizing on international business opportu­ or machinery and equipment, American products and Michigan the ranging from international marketing with Continuing Education Service*. nities. The center can also assist companies exchanged between the United States , sixth largest exporting state, School­ to cross^ulturarcomriiunkation, end already in the international marketplace and Mexico. craft College is offering information offers its Export Resource Center at Grants help out through information about exporting trends and McConnell will use that study for and resources for small businesses the Business Development Center, The. Export Assistance Center potential expansion of their products and ser­ business planning and to obtain whose owners wish to expand into When entrepreneurs complete the offered by Schoolcraft was established vices into additional countries. financing from bank*. "Banks are foreign markets, but don't know series of six seminars, they receive an The center houses a video conferencing facili­ Pkiue «* TRADING, Mi ty, ah executive Internet lab and an export research library. Video conferencing allows busi­ ness owners to communicate with overseas con­ tacts, meet with potential buyers and present Detroit is second inb usinesses that exportproduc t demonstrations. The Business Development Center also has BTKENABRAMCZYK O'Gara said of the two countries in created the International Trade Certification ftrArrWioTra Top merchamffc** exports to the world from the Detrott are*for 1998 terms of language and culture. LifKutt l|«*d 1m*•.« <** tlOO YrrtHWn • SourC*: U.i Dapartnwft of Cemmwtw, Program offering six seminars on international kMtormMcwfjMamJBmmxcommMmt "Mexico is close by, while western trade and four seminars on specific countries. L^unjiar culture.", IN BILLIONS ILLIONK I Alida Jm chiefTjpeTatmg officer and owner "-4WW<>rld4ra^<)rgftriiiM' Transport attoo eqtHpmen t $13.6 Primary metals $000 failed to get an agieenieifit last Businesses also do well in Latin of Ward Oomw»ntcHtir>ns in Oak Park, run* an America, but the chances of sue-. industrial machinery and corftpyters 29 Scientific artd measuring instruments 840 Internet consulting firm witti programs to train week on an agenda for a new round Electric end electronic equipment 3-2 Rubber, plastic and metal products 422 of global trade talka, as protesters cess in trade depends on the prod­ Fabricated metal products xx ChemioaJ products 997 at-risk children about careers involving Comput­ disrupted discussion* on Tuesday uct. Countries may protect certain . Furniture andfixtures, 292 erLand the Internet. She attended the seminars and Wednesday in Seattle. industries, while tjie United States Total manufactured product* |26.? Stone, ciay and glass products 2M wanting to identify foreign markets in which she exercises economic and trade sanc­ NonrnafMnacturev cWfiMioditise* saxoSHHHcNV : • Food products iSW could sell the program on CD-ROMs. Seattle was chosen as the site of TOTAL; «37 Vltllon the WTO conference as the United tions against Cuba, Iran, Iraq and Apparel 120 Jones credited Kerstin Angermeier, an inter­ States' leading exporter of Ameri­ Libya due to the political situa­ national trade specialist at the Business Devel­ tions there, O'Gara said. I The number of small firms that , stay in business Jonger opment Center, with finding a miarkf,'t, locating . can products, but guess who is No. t jFhf.nmnhnr nrf T fi irrnflrtl ^uri- -FxporihmairlplbJWel"tftelast " " •1 Small business exporters pay U Albanianfhilclren in Francei'who ,ion^ iHenti- With |27 billion in goods export- nesses that export has tripled in the decade, rising to 209.456 m 1997. percent higher henefifj* than fied as "at-risk" and "disengaged." Jones hopes last decade, andjthe biggest growth the French school systems will buy the GD$, She ed in 1998 -*$!?: bifliflri to Canada I Very small companies — those other companies for health care, alone - the metro Detroit area was seen in the smallest companies pension plans and disability has served the Detroit Public Schools and the that employ fewer than 20 people. with fewer than 20 employees- OaklandTntermediate School District with her shines as a nation's No. 2 exporter, made up 65 percent of all U.S. insurance. with sales in tmnsportation equip­ Small businesses now account for products. almost a third of all U.S. export exporting firms in 1997." Buaines$ owners can learn about ment and industrial machinery resources on exporting, including "It's a tremendous resource without having to • 1iu»MU HI ^•±^• — vi mr u rir mg ™^~^-' + and/ jnnfidfig ciaSis- A U.S. SmaU Bus**** AHmtaistratlon - dominate exporting by small | tance, through the SBA's office at "We asked them to identify a foreign market . • the local economy, firms. In 1997,. they accounted for '? that met our growth projections." John O'Gara, an international U.S. Department of Commerce (313)2266075, U.S. Export Assis­ study shows: 69 percent of all small exporters - tance Center at (313) 226-3650Aid Jones said Angermeier obtained demographics trade specialist at Detroit'sV-S... and generated 69 percent of of France, land Jones learned at the seminars Export Assistance Center, says the • Nearly 97 percent of U.S. firms Michigan Small Business Develop- that export are small businesses. exports. meht Centers at (313) 964-1798. about exporting the CD-ROM, language barriers Detroit and U.S. trade success with and tariffs; Angermeier also w&j familiar with Canada can be attributed to its • Small businesses account for • Small-business exporters pay 13 ' Information also rsavailable at the proximity to Michigan. nearly 31 peasant of total U ,S. percent higher wages than'nun- SBA's Web aite at Pl.ane^ SEMINARS, A12 "Tliey also are very similar to us," export sales. . export companies and tend to iiwuisba.gov/oit/expart.

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Saakmg altractive female. 26-38 Ciood-irofcing DWM. 44, spmtuai browrityu*. looking firjr n very spec Mi SHr.36 tea** WM, 32-30. S«V - "TELL ME YOU ARE FOfTlWAL •youiWBi SWF. S4 . WonoirVoim WW , proponiorujl*. wnri * I*ny downlcraarlh caratarnart wkh ntagn- w<»n«n. age open, k" aetmg ann *f»'s"lli*JoTW* bar soso*. Fate* SWF, WS, ST. Mridar. ettfKCfva, sama "ol humor, tpr-wefia. tBtks. sports for special comrnlned r*le> HTS no davarxMntt, anfoyt D*?V] ' fy lewU'STDF: 3D-S0, who enfrt th* mmw **-f.a«s answ*r*d »4444 50* (tookt youngar) Saaklng N^S ihoviaB, ahd rhOH. »5004 _ tieYrlnJp. »9304 arttfttmng. goft. 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OUTDOORS MAN L-l^ttiir® inlemgam losses- SWM BT, 34 V0u in hers only t.*\j1t 'rin' fir^ri- maia under 45, mier" »5768 eiiad m tun lines and apom »mi WM. 41 looks 41, great t*-w .n TMJ» W Wt«ENl LOVE « 230tbs, enjoys natur* stargaumg. hi.imor, Hkas harkly*. log hmne* gai . oialtv secure DvVM c'.<;or^l ;>Oi Aapnciatnia canng, apan SWPF, "" A>fBCT»HATE AND CAMNO ARARE FkNfl snpwrnobaVig tlymg, Great Lakes denng.. waakand gas-sways, saeainc seeti rear Inm peacf" to m*** A p*v 4«. 5 6", HOIbs, *ubs>V0)u«, «nioyt OWF, «. vlbranl. atytath, enaction' Pretty, curvy SWF, 53, 54", entrepre­ nshmg Sacks, aim SWf W», vme special, down-lo-earffi WF under 50 No iamont 01 toor gravies »10?!* nature araaui inimala aannng. aaa unoieaarwioui, lootvio Hot * maie neur lots at tun, emnyt inovtas. ankyyt wakung, laluna niatanda who akaa to laugh, lor LTFI. »6247 ' AFFECTIONATI LOVtAtO Doalmg, taaumnd tc aU Saaklngnon. abunttfpatt. »f^8 plays, concerts, travattng. Looking 10' - qelaivays No De/taea gioOT 4M. 44., ft 2UUBS long tirown -J» **(. tfu«IW>r1f>r 5WPM I* ?, (Of LTR smear*, succaufU WM, 4^,75 (Tioat ROtsANTK AT HtAfTT ONE IN A tMLUON IN NO'VI ONE IN A MILLION ATTRACTIVE A AFFECTIONATE LETSH FRIEND* " ArrFu*CTTVI SWM... brown eyes nard workiricj lovm^ 01237 your boat, make your day. enewer my Sneer* DWM. V! 5 13" wMUhnnasi WrNAT*LOVt>K""'' MAN OF MANY INTEREaTt... " HANOSOME » TAU. Fnancialty secure, stabie SWM. 40. 3e*k^g eOm*«n«, 24-34^ similar Iy4inanriaty secure, tor siram tnam- tteicw SM, 45-55. 6: NVS &TJ. LTP T 55, lor 1TB Livani »1080 Full-figured SWF, 39, 6'5" brcwri SM, 4>5. 6 200*4. long &rawn hair mclndlng music, Irews, playng tan- htumoroua, attractive i«*rv*-,att 5 6" rrredium build, trrown.'gieen irdaraals tor pqaa4> LTH. »1037 a^^ra_iWfjata%an*hti, »11»_ Nojtayers »»*e bruwrv many mtarasts bowling, quiet brciwn eyes, hard-worting tovmfl - NOT A TIN nis. ce akabVkj, bookstores, travel. rorhapuc DWM 47 ft 2 225lbs mto N-S seeks sl4bi*. mdepanrteni iwr •PCCUlFfWW times at home, candlelight dinrriu. taring, ifyntiritM; Seeking attractive g*O0 eonversalions. long *aki Thu AimiALHOUC Nie* SWF 62 5 4" bkmcWgraen. THE'EYES HAVE fT canoteltght dinners, cuddling r.' I»| mcriggamou* LlTR »12i(l Intafcgent. eaeygoirig. **lO»re <*r - hcxSaback-ndil^g. swenmmg. liiaek-' sexy bkjAoa. Must love warm aftec sensitive SWPM. 41 S'11". NYS, no Pmry. amen. pieaaog)> (Hurnp, CUWy macajm puaa, narad, IMa carta, irav- SWF. 40-1. 5 « ntflKflve, him-wcrti. going oul Saakmg livng runav mg, lruat»io(#ty SWFT 36 1a«, eraoya SWF. 43 5-4V otonat*M. N/S. naads ekng. txngo movwn theeJer Outdoort. ing i'OWM with many d'flerent mler donate ki»»*s_Wl24J_ • detJendint* t**k4 SA3Wf 30-45 LirSHAYE LUNCH' dinina moviaa. MUng. traval c«* ing, ino>eandan1. wtu SWM who's camp, compatsronaifl comparroi-i SWM. eg* open iiaaaiwumm Df tnj* ' campng. Saeturpg r«* guy, 96-70 ' mats for tnwndship, pstjtbia I.TH DO^TC-EARTn »1032 SWPM, «0 46' I'iios *n;ciyi Mndoume: till employed. Must tnendrpartrie/, 37-43 lor serious rebs- J ng Seaturu nr>tngnirweigh|, ma Sonny, 1 IK* to be (unnyl I couM r"^-anefgy. m'y good N'S, ervoys nnokpg concerts, out- SWF. mw 44, 4 IV, aim. MondW tonaay mev* SWF, 42. ty '***» sBrecSv*, haarth-conacious Swu SM,-6'-i. 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Seating, employ­ YOtrnMaJ^MBUM MAN fit DWF, Over 40. tense of hianor tor P*OIKICI engi''»«r s^eks WF i^-fKr wtfh variety rat interests, (ansa ot ed WM. »'•. JOQsb... who ear, eorh mills fpgglhg, ptays, ooohitorae, YW bug free, handaom* SWtt 40a, whj*v*r Kawcajjov riappy »fclSt 5' 5T IVS, *r» menctshav, fiosiloie nature, Detroit Fan Theater, fusing eegaay awaas cheAangas ot (he new marriage »117 7 rtuTTvyipotit*>ratatwnanjp »1067 CiTY TOi RANCH Seeking fWMgant M. happy womari. "•POffTANEOU*, KHWIOUt.. ere. Maw iMntv*, ksie^ac^Jtd SWF SWCPM, young 50» fT, J05** » LET'S SHARE HOUDAYS MCONO Ta# AROUMO 40-5C, tor comcavwytawe; »*o«6 romentt nwtigarit Sir, 52. 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Westland Goodfel- Those wishing to volunteer are encouraged to lows - an organization that raises money to show up that morning. buy Christmas toys for needy kids - collected There are other efforts taking place in our $17,000 the weekend after Thanksgiving from community to help the needy. Some business­ newspaper sales. es are helping, as are churches and other j.Mat sum easily topped past J. resilient organizations. bucn generosity is commendable: Don't for­ The group, which is buying toys for children get to dig deep this season to help those in from 450 families, has a motto: "No child with­ need. The economy's been good to most of us, out a Christmas." but not all can afford to buy the basics, let Needy families seeking help may get appli­ alone a special surprise for a special child at Christmas. LETTERS cations from the Dorsey Community Center Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas; that's why we offer this space for your (467-3257) or the Westland Chamber of Com­ The Salvation Army, Goodfellows and oth­ opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a merce (326-7222). ers deserve praise for all their hard work and m ^Contact telephone numher q^ ffmniJin/j rtf ^.vi'n^ ,-, lat*^ jWM_ n^rn it I ****** n/in ha mrti_W __Goodi-l—as members-adji rarat at frftf) p, ^"•iy ^*H hfirtdi Rlrnn thrm nil, tftc: -to^ulieBrqwn^Westiand editor, 3625i Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at [734) 591- "Trida'y, Dec. 17, at the senior citizen Friend­ spirit of the season reach all in our community 7279 or e-mailed to [email protected]. " — , ship Center to pack toys to be delivered to and beyond. kids. Gear given Don't blame guns short note adding to the story by Julie our recent editorial about guns and kids ABrown on Officer Gocaj returning to Koso­ Ybrought something to mind. vo, from Nov. 28. Recently, the case of Nathaniel Abraham Work together for greater good Skender Gocaj (did) return to Kosovc this made the national spotlight. Many were (last) Thursday. One of his tasks there will be wringing their hands over the fact that Abra­ to help establish a police and fire response ham did in fact kill someone but was harshly orse trading is an essential part of the • We believe the future of public capability In order to assist Officer GtXiaj in treated. Somehow or other, the name of Ron­ democratic process. H education is ah essential state his efforts, the Westland Fire Department was nie Green became lost \n the tears. How Politician A wants Politician B's vote on a able to outfit him in a complete set of turnout harshly Mr. Green was treated suddenly evap­ matter he thinks is especially* important and Issue, not to be lightly traded away gear, which he (took) back to Kosovo. The gear orated. he's willing to trade away his vote on some­ or compromised. If Republicans, was taken from the spare stock. thing he thinks isn't quite as important. and some Democrats, believe the We could blame the gun here, but it seems That'll called compromise and that's how Officer Gocaj was very happy to receive the as wrong headed as blaming Ronnie Green for : future of our education system his own death for being in the line of fire. (A legislation getadone. When the U.S. House used gear and the Westland Fire Department was very happy to be able to help him out defense that must have slipped Mr FiegerV^ changed hands two elections ago, a group of depends on the increase of charter -Bavid Carignan mind.) inexperienced political novices came to office schools, why would they abandon ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ deputy fire chief Recently, a woman was assaulted in New with the stated position that they weren't that Issue so blithely? York by a man waving a paving brick and in about to horse trade. They had their convic­ .London a naked-man buwsi into a church dur­ tions, and, by gum, they were standing by ing services and assaulted several worship­ them. The result was legislative gridlock, a It was reported that House Democrats were" Voluntary hefjr pers with a sword. Are we to try the paving stalled court system and a couple of confronta­ willing to trade away their votes on the char­ couple columnists have added their voices brick or the sword? tions with the president from the other party, ter cap in return for killing off a bill that to the cry by Donald Trump for rich people A Isn't it about time that we stop blaming who constantly trumped them. would eliminate residency requirements for to give 2 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent or city workers. Democrats claim the offer was "the what" and start blaming "the who*? On the state level, the Legislature and the whatever of their present wealth to the gov­ initiated from the governor's office. Your editorial position is similar to the idea • executive are from the same party, but there ernment or other people. The suggestion by that all we have to do to eliminate obesity is to • is still a need for horse trading with members As Speaker Chuck Perricone (R-Kalamazoo) the liberal that the rich ought to be assessed hide the silverware. - of the opposition and recalcitrant Republicans. rightly notes, these are separate and unrelat­ on their incomes and assets is as old as Karl Fred Mager < Gov. John Engler is a master at this sort of ed issues. As it turns out, what Perricone was Marx, really concerned about was that several Redford • political gamesmanship and is generally The citizens of the United States give bil­ Republicans were ready to bolt on the cap - admired across party lines for his understand - lions in assets and give hundreds of millions of issue if the House leadership made a deal on ; ing of how the game is played. hours of help, aid and comfort to others. The residency, ;. But there are times when the average eiti- United States gives more to the other 200 ; zen might wonder, is this really the beat way What a tangled web we weave. nations in the world than the 200 nations give : to run a state, aren't there some principles We believe the future of public education is to each other, totally. Sad society an essential state issue, not to be lightly trad­ ; that can't and shouldn't be traded away? Recently, Bill Gates gave billions to help his past weekend, I noticed a billboard on ed away or compromised. If Republicans, and ; This past two weeks, Engler and House those in need, especially identifying a very Telegraph Road in Redford Township. The some Democrats, believe the future of our edu­ T ; Republicans have been furiously trying to substantial amount of the giving for educa­ huge sign read - in purple letters - "Who is cation system depends on the increase of char* : raise the cap on university-sponsored charter tion. His voluntary gift is larger than all of the the father?" And listed a 1-800 number to call ter schools, why would they abandon that schools from 150 to 200. They face a tight donations all liberal columnists, teachers, and so you could have DNA testing. It also invited issue so blithely? ; deadline of Dec. 31 if the cap is to be lifted in government workers will give in their life­ the public to visit its Web site. We believe that the majority of Democrats : time to get schools running by "next fall. The times combined!. I have nothing against the proprietors of in the House and Senate along with thought­ ! issue seems dead in the House and even if it Voluntary help does a tremendous amount this organization. The free market society in ful Republican supporters of public education - passes the $enate, it might be too late for joint in alleviating the need and agony in our soci­ which we live is what has made us a great such as Rep, Gerald Law, Plymouth, and legislation. ety, churches and thousands of other organi* country. Patricia Godchaux, Birmingham, should We have expressed our serious reservations zations participating every day of the year. But, honestly, isn't it a sad situation that remain skeptical about raising the. cap, about raising the cap and about the quality Take from the rich? We don't need to steal there are enough people in this world with the and accountability of charter schools. We are This is one of those core issues on which from some to give to others. Robin Hood your­ need for this service that such an organization both sides should work to find the best answer also concerned about the level of games play­ self to other lands; your Marxian ideas of forc­ exists? rather than working to horse trade fpr their ing involved in trying to posh this, legislation ing the giving, of one man saying to his neigh­ M, Siobhan Jordan position. through. bor, "you got more than I have, gimme half," is Rodford not tbt mui'al way to accompli&n some redis- tribution of income and never has been. Neil Goodbred Livonia COMMUNITY VOICE

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Dead is dead Today, chil­ and ultimately pulled its trigger. dren are being "used" more to add emotion to an Rallying your readership to write their con­ ust about a year ago, 1 wrote a column on issue and sway public opinion than addressing gressmen and senators is a good idea if they are the way special interest money, previously the real problems causing the tragedies we have petitioning them to use existing.laws to.puniah Jfocused largely on races for governor and witnessed. the criminals who commit crimes with firearms. the legislature, was engulfing races for the We must remember that a firearm is a tool Asking them to pass anti-gun' laws against our Michigan Supreme Court. that can be used for many purposes such as tar­ Second Amendment rights and responsible gun 1 cited two successful Republicans who won get practice, hunting and the most important of owners is unconscionable. It's time to hold peo­ seats on the court in last November's election all, self defense. The firearm is no more respon­ ple responsible for their actions, not the manu­ after raising previously unheard of amounts of sible for deaths than the car driven by a drunk factured assemblies, campaign cash. According to campaign finance driver or the knife used to stab someone to Joseph E, Rudelic reports, Maura Corrigan raised $1,004,495. death. Canton while Cliff Taylor raised $943,863. Michigan has a truly screwy way of picking Supreme Court justices. Candidates are first PHILIP POWER nominated at the Democratic and Republican party conventions••- partisan political activities to the core. Then candidates are listed on the • It didn't talc* long for my predic­ Nonpartisan" section of the ballot - a bewilder­ tion to come true. Last May, Jim ing transformation to be sure. And because vir­ Ford, a trial lawyer from Kalamazoo, tually no voters know anything at all about the publicly questioned the justices' actual judicial qualifications of any of the con­ tenders, candidates are obliged to raise iots of motives when the Supreme Court money to run TV ads to increase their name ID. ruled against Ns client in an Insur­ I suggested moving into judicial races was a ance case. (The court Is currently logical next step for the bigwigs who run the dominated by Republican nominees, political action committees. After all, if buying influence with the state legislature works, why . 5-2.) not judges? And I warned that the probable result would be that public attitudes about the What's the fundamental problem in all this? integrity and impartiality of Supreme Court The screwy system by which our Supreme Court decisions would become about as alienated and justices are elected. The news organizations cynical as public opinion now views votes in the don't cover the Supreme Court races. The public legislature. is largely unaware of the capabilities of the can­ It didn't take long form y prediction to come didates. The Michigan bedaheet ballot is long, true. Last May, Jim Ford, a trial lawyer from and the voters don't even know which party Kalamazoo, publicly questioned the justices1 nominated the candidates who appear fictitious­ motives when the Supreme Court ruled against ly as "nonpartisan." bis client in an insurance case. (The court is A far better idea would be to follow the lead currently dominated by Republican nominees, of other states which have the governor appoint 5-2.) justices, subject to a vote by the Senate and, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 OPEN AT 9rf)0 AM Ford obviously hit a nerve. A lawyer for the- possibly, confirmation in office by statewide State Republican Party immediately charged election. Another wrinkle would be to designate • Savings of 15% for customers aged 55-59* "himwith conduct unbecoming a lawyer and had a panel of "wise persons," who would review him hauled up before the Attorney Grievance likely candidates for our state's highest court • Savings of 20% for customers aged 60-69 Commission. The case against Ford was eventu­ and forward a short list to the governor, who Savings of 25% for customers age 70 and over* ally dropped on free speech grounds, although would then be obliged to nominate from the list. he was warned not ever to do it again,, Doing this requires amending the Michigan TREMENDOUS ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF Then last week, Justice Taylor (he of the Constitution. Sorry; this is unlikely Republi­ STOREWIDE SALE SAVINGS itua.flfta rgmpaigh war cheat) went after Ford cans, sensing partisan history is on their side, again in an interview with the Kalamazoo are already raising big money to fighT next Casette. That the justice- with the closest ties to year's judicial campaigns. And Democratic Gov, John Engler would get after a court critic power brokers, notably organized labor, are YOUR in public suggests just how savage the political reluctant to give up their choke hold on the battle forcontro l of the Court will be next year. nomination process. SAVE EVEN % The Republican general argument is that the The rhetoric from both sides on this subject, OFF Michigan Democratic Party and its allies - the of course, will be about the sanctity of the public MORE ON AIV'VV Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, the Ameri­ ballot and how important it is in a democracy can Civil Liberties Union and organized labor - for "the people" to select their justices TOPOFTHE SALE PRICES •y*YH, .;**,.• 'o*w« .~rti7pao»v «#*>*«e>***p» kMtn <»•<•*** n»v «&uf»«ii^t.mtt^r2**M*MCim*&mom iwvuowifi <•«***'•:* are doing nothing more than trying to discredit I wonder if a system that relies on unknow­ fviTWwn *i*:»iu7ioo« «LI toi.oiWNiw L»i«ft« i*wa,»;v» MJ. U*»»T •».*«»*"wom.'T* ''GMMY M«MH *a -M.V* «IE» MOUA'T* twcvn M»5" .«"**» cKXf i;u"*C*W.»«^irfti* JIMHTH *»«K^B iM^wrKW "WW"" 'MtoT *&rtv **fft*m;*m*f •murimeijf.z mi#v*TO\ Th«t ing voters to select unknowns to our highest *w»m»* tuw fl#T» r+nm *ju^v-.* «* ii< 'in qrn,r W«T« U «*wn*r», MK>MK M«»I IW*» nyn' mm* irtsfi. feci") <•»*>«'•.:«• **,»• w»:*"i»v. court is really democracy or merely a convenient H*3*TOtt i.£)•*«.•.'• *»M« fi.-nM*ti iXC^v*** »OW*» o«f.«ersi, .***c« *»j*T!f!CT, wttxnu. HAfrM «*•*» «*FtAN D«« CA>*Wt*0 .»ft(*n«o««* ;**.:/x*r ,.-w*»< ,*> «rp san bias of the Supreme Court is proof, to me at over the levers of power * HOUDAY STORE HOURS THURSDAY, DECEMBERft: »00 AM TO VI 00 PM. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. 9:00 AM TO 10:00 PM toast, that the process of politicizing Michigan's Wfhest judicial body in proceeding apace While Phil Power is chairman of HtWwTiwti Com­ tome may argue that interpretation of the law, munications Network Inc., the com/Kinv that tike the writing of history, should be left to the owns this newspaper. He welcomes your com­ Winners, I'm old-fashioned enough to helieve ments, either by voice mail at t734> #5.1 2047 that respect for the impartiality of the law is Ext iSSO, or by e-mail at en« of the fundamental underpinnings of a civil ppoivert&komecomm net. society IPP^^P^P

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e approach a In triplicate; Santa hats in place, 23- Christmas that is / month-old triplets Madeline, Natalie and W noteworthy as the Greg Gannon get wheeled into Wonder­ last one of the 1000s. land Mall by their morn, Susan of Livo­ Capturing the unique­ ness of this December is nia. quite a task. What com­ pelling parallels between now and 2,000 years ago can I find? Moreover, since holiday stories are among the hardest to write, what Santa wishes new tale can I tell that isn't too sentimental? Be that as it may, let me StAFV Plkm* BY TOM HxlTLEIr tell yoiJ a story for the sea­ comein3 V 'Let me go!': Gary Nayh ofNorthville holds a not-so •happy Briahna and Beatrice son. while mom Fran holds a crying Brittany as they get their picture taken with Santa. Omi« upun a Chriatnms The triplets are zz months old. Eve: bitter-cold night air nipped at noses, hurrying people inside. Ice glazed BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA "This was a perfect venue," said Young, On Friday, giggles and chatter echoed with-events, activities and advice. She the sidewalks and streets STAFF WRITER smiling. "I know, the group tries to get through the corridors of the mall, which insists that "life is great," of one particular Michigan acaaol*©oe.homecomm.npt together as much as they can" She. con­ has been transformed into what it's call­ "It's, a lot of work, but it's worth it." said town. The manager of a hey rolled through the parking lot in sidered the day a success iind may plan ing a Winter Wonderland for the holiday Merlino. "You get three times the love, townhouse community • *M f-.lt.wi t fi IIIWK ^nnt'J Vt '1 f c kr*bViip\KL>> of any wireless phone at Best Buy returned, she went to the manager and whispered, "Some people were at the front door, inquiring about a townhouse, so I let them in." Drat, the manager thought. It's Christmas Eve, and I'm off duty. Worse, I'm sure I know who they are, and I'm going %»** to have to tell them they don't qualify! Dreaded meeting Off she strode, bracing Sprint PCS ® 4gg^ heraelf to deliver bad news. AUXWWV SM •Wjietes Wefc'.iecdy Sure enough, there was the Q» The Clear Alternative to Cellular • f-flfflil'Wijy young couple she dreaded * Wirelsss Web'* and • Duni boffli worKs ?• PCS meeting, with their four e-moil ieatiy at 3'ieiog oreos small children in tow. • Utowhin orid light wetghr • V'ai'-c scwcrcc ftcwg . The couple had spent (4.2 6z.) (MM60) their savings to move to FREE LONG DISTANCE town for a job, which then $009$ 9 fell through. They lost an ON RATE PLANS STARTING AT 29 PER MONTH* apartment they had rented and their security deposit. Things had started to look •fchr**h'**i . up when the husband

found a new job. Spritii PCS , wi>^te^i^l^^ '149 99 • . : '' "We have enough for the '99.99 Wirpl"Si,Woh • 30 00 MciHn Seoofe rent how," he said, hopeful -•30 00 M»Hfi Sebote r-t 9¾ A*?* Mni)-!i": Sjefiflt? for hi* family But he and •69 99 Afmr Min Rebore the manager both knew qet news, weather there was no money left FREE " sports updates over for yet another securi­ ty deposit WIRELESS W*r Through frosty windows, ACCESS *h* could see the panel van that the family wsj living in. Th«y looked so cold and NOKIA weary, especially the 2- NlOPOWT S«UtT PWNI I CoNN*CTlNCP«Oni yeajr*o!d boy, whose face • Wtreiess Web'* fftndv phone I and hand* were red. Ala*, • l-nort i«rfy 1 though, corporate rules. Of OTBQJflflfi! • Bxitlw personol' (is*c W The manager felt bad, but 500 MINUTES FOR SO m vorm osttftnM'rW f$- '•V9m*kta*ini • «n« ^utw- m«* •i**" W 0' her hands were tied. 7 w «•».' • Ov#f -^ foyisumwy tm* ADD AN AMMONAL 2*«*.>.-^: i*^w.xj'ti*;*^. .^iijeABiafcijiiafr • ' ••, Cdl oM^ilww iw fl« ConlMrM V S. k«rf «r U^ db«NK*,'Mt SttW'ftS f-*t long 0»rtenti» 'NOP* IWUKHOIW POTT apaty -S« Hw *v

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the tima to run around." who makes clothing up to site T psally work hard for a tea- 10X, and modeled by elub mam-' aoa,* ska said. *I think people •bare.' Kim Za*«r sound* a bit like who go to tfea club should get "Tha confidence leva) now of Bjifc ft«rk*r when sha talks aometfcing back ftwm it: Altar peepi* from the timeIittat fham, about the private social dub she the last party, it fclt really good is just incredible," aha said. "Peo­ staftad in Fabruaf?. to sit back and h*vt> fun. ple who have dreamed of being If yo*'r* a BBW, co»a an. "My dad asked me what the models have that opportunity/ diffrn. Ditta if yW*e a ij||^ raward was, If I wasn't making This is a private club whare you! Aad if you dtmt faava a BB9T «r any monay. Tbia is the reward, can walk in with confidence and a BI0I to emia 1» &s dMiee baiv" I've made iom* wonderful know everybody there is hke you, ' . ^^ "^"w* , w^* »^i»a»^aw awjp, aaaaaw ..ajaaaMaaapafw «mfpp% • friands and different connec- and want* to bs there. tiaawith, a**at w "Moat people who earn* say "1 tell Ih+ja to eoma and fit *m*. this how Fm going to be, but 1 introduce then to a wfcoia tafcla Tha boxnetaipfna of the people try to reacA oat to thoee who feel, fttH of p4**paV said Zager. *T«* wfaa halp bar rasge from Grosse tfon't n«raasarily hate to like big Point* to SouthgaU to Sterling insecure" women. If yon want to coma, Heights and Royal Oak, More to Big all of her life, Zager hasn't you're not required to pick up Adore mamberabip represents 79 let that stop her from being on somebody. dtias in seven states— Michigan, sports teams, active in youth groups and pledging and joining, ; "Hpwaver, big women ara vaty Ohio, Texas, Illinois, New York, cool to hare: fan with. We're real­ Indiana and Wiaconsin - and a college sorority; ly bubbly and light-hearted." Canada.. •*I tried, I always tried," she The "there" is Zager's More to Tve had somebody from each said "I never let it get me down. Adore, a social club for people of those places at a party," Zager "I try to promote confidence at; who weigh more than 200 any sise. I tell people to be proud •*id-; ' ^ of who they are. I have a girl pounds, The BBW is a big, beau­ She also works "real close" tiful woman and the BHM is a help me now who never would- witfe tba- local chapter of th* dance Now ahe does." big, haadaoma maJfc- - National Association to Advance Throufb word-of-mouth, a hot­ Encouraged by the response,, Fat Acceptance, a non-profit Zager has booked all of the dates line and nawsJatter, Zager has human rights organization dedi­ slowly built attandanea, staging for More to Adore parties next cated to improving the quality of year. The club will close out 1999] dances, swim parties, fashion Ufa for fat people. Information shows and haunted hayrides for . torwfMmttWWmWtwmi. with a holiday party 8 a.m. to 1' about More to Adore appears on p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the More to Adore members. The Cbnw on*, com* all: Kim Zager knows what she wants: big beautiful women and the NAAFA Web site, and Zager dance parties are held at the Dearborn Elks Lodge, 25000, big handsome men to enjoy themselves at More to Adore, the private social club she makes announces about NAAFA Michigan Ave., Dearborn. Dearborn Elks Lodge. at the parties. started in April. For more information about "Almost every month we do a Building confidence dance and incorporate other More to Adore, call the hotline at things," said Zager. *We've had a ing 198. And while participation Zager, who has'been honing other cities and states. She Zager also helps others devel­ (877) PARTY-XL (727-8995J, large and lovely lingerie fashion is increasing, Zager is in need of her organisational skills since devotes 20 hours a week to the op the confidence she has. The visit http: //www. geocities. com/ show, In November, we did a a few more men. At the present ninth grade, would like to see club and admits that it would be lingerie show featured fashions MoreToAdore, or send an e-mail Chubby Charity Clothes Swap the ratio is 3:1. her club grow to chapters in an even bigger success, "if I had by a woman from St. Louis, Mo., to [email protected] and donated the money to the "A lot of men who come are in Red Cross's Disaster Relief their 40s," she said. They're at Fund.' an age where they don't care from page Bl The first party in April what their friends think. But Triplets ^sr ^M- 1 *a» ber haunted hayride and bonfire, Thcre arc so many '.vomer, at the bom irnvt* th* !" fttratptrifm tn ffpf KAronoA tVmv nan relate " ttUa through it." The kids get together to play, there, were 125 people. . parties that the men have won­ the babies to sleep at night. said. They understand. It helps So now when her little ones she said. *We have a summer, "1 expected it would cost me derful odds. But Kody admits the group is keep me sane." want to be held at the same picnic, a Halloween party, a money, but I broke even,* she "I don't know how to reach the worthwhile for her, too. Joann Alcantara of Redford time, and she finds She doesn't Christmas party. The rest of the said. "A club is very expensive to men who like big women. Some "It's the best," she said, "It's agreed, admitting she was have enough hands to pick them year, it's mostly the adults (who run, so I use the admission to don't want to come alone, but if the one thing I look forward to "scared to death" when she found all up, she sits on the floor and get together)* ,-. » " rt •** •• T **, fiM f 1. 11'^. ¢... r*mm r^ ** i- +.. pay the expenses - the disc jock­ tii&y uv, i gu&i'autcpc Liiey WOii t tfCl) UJ 011 1**1 . A. t# 0 DU ^ICdi VU OUL oi»£ woo not havi leU them all be cloo-e to her at For Fran and Gary Nayh of ey, hall rental, refreshments and be alone'for long." know there's such support" but three at once. the Same time. It's just part of Northville, having triplets is a the toll-free hotline." Social clubs like More to Like the other parents, Kody "No one can really relate being a mom to triples. joy. Gary's best advice to parents, Adore, Michigan's BBW Connec­ said the most important aspect unless you have triplets," she Susan Gannon of Livonia has about to have triplets is "have a Spreading the news tion, have been "around for. of belonging to the group is the said, adding that not even par­ had 23 months to get used to it. schedule; do the same things at Zager gets the wprd out ages," with the first ones start­ support, advice and friendship ents of twins can truly under­ The mother of Natalie, Madeline the same time. Routine is the through the More to Adore Web ing up in New York. A large she receives from others in her stand what parenting triplets is and Gregory has made a lot of key." site, the hotline and newsletter, number can be found there and situation. tike, "The program is really friends. And her children are For information about 3-4-Ml, which has a mailing list number- in California. "It makes such a difference great because they've all been befriending other sets of triples. call (248) 426-0646,

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BY ARLENE FVNKE July. Roottt, *w*dt cel], in employed as an activities SPECIAL WRITS* The home is operated by room: Kath­ aide. Stephen helps out by Judy Murray of Redford laid Lutheran Homeg of Michigan, a leen wheeling residents throughout her worries to reBt y/hen she non-profit Christian organisa­ the building. moved heir mother into the tion that began serving the ^Franklin At Lutheran Home* Livonia, Lutheran Home Livonia nursing elderly more than 100 years ago. brought a bit residents live in one- or two-per­ home soon after it opened last The organization, affiliated with of her home son rooms. The Kev. Ernie fall, the Lutheran Church-Missouri with her Labbs, 84, and his wife Irma, 85, UI wanted a place that would Synod, also operates nursing moved in this past summer and homes in Monroe and Franken- when she share a room, care about her, not just care for moved in to her," Murray said, muth. •"It's an adjustment," said Irtna the Lutheran Labbs. "We're used to being Lutheran Home Livonia is a Ministry for all nursing home with a "non-insti­ Home on busy" tutional" ambiance and a small Although neither Murray nor Plymouth The couple have brought from army of volunteer? who help her mother is Lutheran, both their home a favorite recliner value the religious affiliation. Road in keep residents busy and Livonia, chair, a curio cabinet, containing involved: Murray believes that link makes treasured mementos and family Today, 93-year-old Inez Aleg- for more passionate care. photos. nani is comfortable in her cozy "This is a ministry for all peo­ Labbs, a retired Lutheran room at the nursing-home and ple, not just Lutherans," said minister recovering from enjoys playing bingo, taking field development director Patti surgery, hopes to do ministerial trips with the other residents Wachtel of Canton "Our first work at the nursing home. His and attending chapel services. concern is with (residents') spiri­ wife plans to teach Bible study "They need activities, they,, tual needs." classes Lillian Pfeiffer recently moved don't need to stay in bed all day," STATT PHOTO Iff BJZAAETH CARNEGIE The Labbs' daughter, Claire Murray said. "I can't ever into the special-care memory loss 'Sc'hwiebert, is chairman of the unit. During a recent visit, she remember seeing people in the money and donated furnishings. of Michigan acquired the site, a ht-r death in August at age 95. board of Lutheran Homes of hall slumped over." was seen, Bitting with a group of Michigan. women, taking part in light exer­ Senior citizen volunteers are $40,000 grant was awarded by "They provided good cart- for Lutheran Home Livonia on being recruited to bake and the Plymouth Road Development her," said her daughter, Betty "It's nice my parents can be Plymouth Road east of Middle- cise. She wore clean, comfortable together,' Schwiebert said. The slacks and a roomy sweatshirt. donate cookies, which will be Authonty of Livonia to .assist in Boss of Livonia. "The staff belt Road, recently celebrated its sold at a cookie walk at the nurs­ the demolition of the old build­ always called her by name. That workers really seem to care, Her hair was freshly styled and When I have to be away, I don't first anniversary with a worship ing home 10 am. to 3 p.m. ing- meant a lot." her fingernails were covered in worry about them." . service, followed by dinner and Wednesday, Dec. 15, "We wanted to encourage them As their mother's health entertainment for residents, bright red polish. Efforts have been made to "Her caregivers treat her roy­ Virginia Meyers and Beverly to' go forward with the removal declined, Boss and her five sib­ family members, staff and volun­ Erickson, both of Redford, help of the old nursing home." said lings spent hours at the nursing make the home attractive and ally," said Pfeiffer's sister. Ina v teers. with the monthly birthday par­ John Nagy, PRDA director "We home The took turrit feeding comfortable for the residents. At present, the skilled-care Huurto of Livonia. Walls are decorated with both The organization is dedicated ties attended by all the resi­ think the new facility is very- her and sang hymns to comfort section of the nursing home is at dents, Meyers belongs to Hosan- attractive and we're "delighted to one another. secular and religious paintings. its capacity of 88 residents, with to developing and nurturing a Several small seating area* have cadre of caring volunteers, all of na-Tabor Lutheran Church in have them." The staff sometimes brought a Waiting list. Openings are Redford, Erickson is a member of tbt-m cookies and lemonade The comfortable chairs and couches, available in the 20-bed special whom receive on-the-job orienta­ Provide good care 7 The chapel accommodates 68 tion. Salem National Lutheran chaplain visited every day, care unit for those with demen­ Lutheran Homes of Michigan wheelchairs. The large, elabo­ To date, more than 100 volun­ Church in West-land. ''They were very nice to us," tia, memory loss or early-stage are licensed and certified skilled rately carved altar, which once teers have embraced the Livonia "I like to come and visit with Boss said. "Wt> met a lot of nice Alzheimer's disease. nursing care and home for the graced a Detroit church, was facility, regularly donating their the residents," Erickson said. people." "I'm nl«ased it's vprv clean " ^""J- reguiariy uyiiawig nicii agpd farilitJPS Anna Zwm-ka w$ ^Murray visit* tw mother «»•• donated by^Rigen^Ch^Bt J-.uther l (Jilt LltTS, the third person admitted to an urchin rTvtnouth. i'ne said Millie Losner ol Livonia, nBibl.. , e stud.y activitie,... s and. *fiel- i d aged, long-time nursing home, eral timefr a week: Fffr the resi­ whose mother, 97-year-old Hazel chapels stained .glass windows trips. Church groups have raised that had been shut down some Lutheran Home Livonia and dents' entertainment, she helped Hagen, moved to the facility in time Ago. After Lutheran Homes remained almost one year until organize a fashion show, with were made' by Harry Fiagg of music and clothes from bygone Livonia. days. Redeemer Lutheran Church in "She s a preat cheerleader for Dearborn donated $2,300 to History from page Bl the home." Wachtel .^aid of Mur­ equip an on-site beauty and bar­ ray ber shop. When the family stepped ing which gift meant more or who lived 2.000 years ago. live ;'i thousand Mar-1 from now Sunday school students from Courtyards allow residents to through th«ir new front door, the less to keep - except one little1 Remembering the Nativity stirs a- well St. John's Lutheran Church in >afety enjoy the outdoors. 3-year-old daughter said,'"Oh, boy, who had wanted red mit­ our hearts to be a little gentler, HedforH recently came to the "Mv mother enjoys looking out Mommy, it's so warm in here." tens, He gave them to the tod­ to extend ourselves to those we Historian and aiithr,r Virginia nursing home, dressed in Hal- her window at the birds'." said Overjoved. they returned to dler to warm his hands. care about and to stranger,'; we Bailey Fiirk.tr >\a.< a bavhrlur,- iowi'c;i costumes. ie brink' treats Millie Cosner the office to sign the lease. Invitations came from one set find in need. r/f^/vi' in history and a r'u:>tt:r'~ to the residents The nursing home weicram.es "We're having a little party; of neighbors to join thorn for May that spirit of kindness di'tfri'i' in hi.^t urn ;>r>>[ :ri atu in Cantiin 7\itir,ship is at the nursing home ofien ini> to Wachtel For more infor­ ager said Later, the residents church, and from a third for because Jus mother, Quinn Par­ mation, call 734 425-4814 fixed containers of food for the Christmas dinner. family to take home, with lots of On New Years Eve. the desserts for the kids, woman and.hir. children.reap­ . Christmas morning the oldest peared at the office They laid daughter brought the manager a out fried chicken in a basket candy cane, lined with a red-and-white "This is from our tree. I want­ checkered cloth, homemade bis­ ed you to have it," she said, hug­ cuits, corn on the cob, beans, hot ging the woman. chocolate and cake, The manager looked per­ "We promised ourselves we plexed. "Your Christmas tree?" would bring you lunch with our first paycheck," she said simply. Busy Christmas Eve And so, a holiday tradition was It seems the neighborhood had born. Each New Year's Eve. she been rather busy late Christmas quietly brings lunch for the staff, Eve, Someone had contacted the who, while they eat, retell the mail carrier, who persuaded a story of that special Christmas, friend to unlock his tree lot. A Now you may think this tale blue spruce was soon on its way was spun from a story teller's to the new residents. mind because the line, "... no Neighbors up and down the room in the inn," was too conve­ street began taking a string of niently placed. But the story was lights off each of their trees, and not invented. As someone once a few ornaments, too Children told me, "Coincidence is just in several homes were asked God's way of remaining anony­ choose a wrapped present to mous." share. They gave without weigh­ Therein lies our link to people Jfawell Hoiute, Gente*

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Volunteer Road and Hunter in West- rubber tubing and light land. Call Jackie at (734) and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. opportunities are available weights with walking and 12, in the Bailey Recre­ at Hope Nursing Care Cen­ 722-7225, ; jogging patterns. Wear ation Center, 35561 Ford. ter, Margaret Martin, (734) loose-fitting clothing and T.O.P.S. Westland. Tickets, $5 each, 721-2821, 7 p.m. the third comfortable shoes. Light Take Off Pounds Sensibly - are available at the Bailey Tuesday of trie month, and weights and an exercise No. M153 meets at 6:30 Center or at the door. The Marquette House, Lorna mat are suggested. Robert p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- story tells of a woman and Johnson,(734)425-1651, Cassidy is the certified mEyeB, Westland Super her husband trying to put 10:30 a.m. the second Jazzercise instructor. Sign Vision Center, 35184 Cen­ on a Christmas pageant, Wednesday of the month. up at the front desk at the tral City Parkway, West- despite having to cast the There are also openings at Westland Friendship Cen­ land. Call (734) 427-5200 nastiest kids known. . Garden City Hospital, ter or call (734) 722-7632. Leader; Michele, (734)422- Stacy Suida, (734) 458- 1726; secretary, Karen, ,4392.. 3 p.m. the fwrr.h TRAVEL OROUP (734)729-6368. Thursday of the month. The Travel Group meets 1 AT THE PUBLIC SPEAJUNS p.m. two Fridays a month The Westland Easy Talk­ LIBRARY Glory: Marquette House in Westland recognized its veterans with a in the Westland Friendship ers Toastmasters Club No. Center, 1119 N, Newburgh, FRIEND* Of LIBRARY 6694 (formerly Holy SCHOOLS photo dispiayNov. 10-11 and with discussions of life during unless a trip or program is The Friends of the William SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S World War U. Shown are (left to right, bottom then top) Frank Smokemasters) teaches P. Faust Public Library planned. Programs include public speaking at the Suburban Children's Co-op Karn US. Army Air Force; Don Newell, US Army; Ed Zezulka, speakers, films, celebra­ group meets at 7 p.m. the Nursery has openings in its club's weekly meetings 6:30 second Tuesday of each U.S. Army; Elmer Johnson, U.S. Air Force; Ken England, US. tions of birthdays and p.m. Thursdays at Denny's 2-year-old toddler-parent weekly door prizes. There mpnth at the library! 612ft- .Armx; WillfamvCampbell* U.S.Aiif^Tce^Marjon Wisinsk^who Restaurant, 7725 N. class on Friday mormrtgyr^ ii HB tfg mnrnhftrahip fee for Central City Parkway. 0*11 o-y«s&i'-olu class Monday *_ * helped on the H^me front; Richard Blue, £/S;: Navy; and Herman- toad next to .West- (734) 326-6123. Meetings Westland residents. Call land Shopping Center. Call and Wednesday mornings; Quick, US. Navy. Zezulka gave a talk to residents about his life (734)722-7632. last about one hour and are and 4-year-old class on and experiences. John Elbe at (734) 326- open to the public. Friends Monday, Wednesday and MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE 5419, also hold a book sale dur- Friday afternoons. Classes The Wayne-Ford Civic ing regular library hours at run from September to League.schedules its senior the library, meal for people 50 and ma). raiciiLa am itxjLLiicu Westiana, an PTSA is seeking members. older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help out at the school. entrepreneurial and busi­ Membership is open to BINGO All classes are in the New- HISTORIC on the first Sunday of each ness charter school, serves those who care about the month at the league hall, OEMS'tINOO WESTLAND burg United Methodist children in kindergarten schools and the communi­ WESTLAND MUSEUM The Westland Historical on Wayne Road two blocks The 13th Congressional Church on Ann Arbor Trail through sixth grade. The ty. Members need not have District Democratic Party CENTER between Wayne and New- Museum is open 1-4 p.m. south of Ford. Cost is $5 for school emphasizes basic a student in the school. members and $7 for non- sponsors bingo games at WALKERS burgh. For more informa­ education with business Price is $3 for students; $5 Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne tion, call April at (734)207- Road, between Marquette members. The meal 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in the The Westland Walkers and entrepreneurial skills. for adults. Checks should includes beer, beverages, M.J. Hall. 35412 Michigan meet the second Wednes­ 7889. The school offers a foreign be made payable to and Cherry Hill. Call (734) 326-1110. dancing to big-band music next to the Farmer Jack day of each month except PRESCHOOL PROGRAM language class, music and Franklin PTSA and sent to during the summer. West- and door prizes. Call (734) Supermarket in Wayne. The Wayne-Westland Com­ art, a dress code and a 31000 Joy, Livonia, MI FRIENDS MEET 728-5010. Call (7341 42M617. land Center, at Wayne and munity School District has computer lab with access to 48150. " - • Friends of the Westland Warren roads, opens its WORK REFERRAL MORE OEMS' BINO0 ongoing registration for the the Internet. Call (734) TUTORIAL PROGRAM Historical Museum meet at doors, to. walkers beginning preschool programs at Stot- 722-1465 or (248) 569- . 7 p.m. the second Tuesday Information CenterJnc. The 13th Congressional at 7 a.m., at Arcade 2 by A free tutoring program for refers workers to elderly District Democratic Party tlemyer Early Childhood 7787. students is offered at the of January, March, May, Olga's Kitchen. Mall walk­ July, September and people who need help. The holds bingo games at 6:30 and Family Development LITTLE PEOPLES Salvation Army Wayne- p.m. Wednesdays in the ing ends at 10 a.m. Center, on Marquette ^ Westland Corps Communi­ November at the Westland program is for people inter­ Livonia Little Peoples Co­ ested in providing trans­ Cherry Hill Hall, on the between Wayne and Wild- op Preschool is now ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Meeting House, 37091 Marquette, between New- portation, yard work, southwest corner of Cherry Wpattnnd The program, 4-._ Hill and Venoy, CfllH734i_. ] early intervention pro­ burgh ahd^Wayne roads. RECREATION and 4-year-olds. For more 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and can specify the type of work 421-1517. RECREATION AMD FUN gram, Head Start, information, call (734) 422- Thursdays, is for students Call President Jim Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- Franklin at (734) 721-0136. they are willing to perform ST. MEL CHURCH A recreational get-together 1176. ages 9 and older in Wayne, and the communities they for teens and adults who primary impaired program Westland and Romulus. Everyone is welcome. Bingo games are held 6:45 and Sparkey Preschool. LITTLE LAMBS want to work in. Call (734) p.m. Fridays in St Mel are disabled is held the sec­ Little Lambs Preschool, on For information on partici­ 422-1052. ond Friday of each month Registration is 8 a.m. to pating or volunteering, call Church's activities build­ Farmington Road south of DYER CENTER ing, on Inkster Road north at the Westland Bailey 4:30 p.m. Call (734( 595- West Chicago in Livonia, is Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) FOR SENIORS Center. Call (734.) 722- 2660. 722-3660. The Wayne-Westland of Warren Road. Doors holding registration. Class­ CASINO TRE* open at 4 p.m. Food is 7620. LIVONIA COOPERATIVE School District's Dyer es meet MondayvWednes- AOULT LITERACY A MGM Grand Detroit Senior Adult Center offers available. FMUME SKATJNO The Livonia Cooperative day-Friday afternoons and An adult literacy program Casino trip is being pre­ Nursery, a preschool for activities Monday through WFCLBBMO Figure skaters interested Tuesday-Thursday morn­ is being offered free sented by Bianco Tours in Thursday at the center, on in USFSA synchronized children ages 3-4, is located ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. Wednesdays at the Salva­ cooperation with the Senior The Finesse Girls Travel at 9601 W Chicago. Par­ Marquette between Wayne, Softball Boosters hold (precision) skating are Little Lambs is a nonprofit, tion Army Wayne-West- Resources Department and Newburgh roads. Mon­ needed to build Novi FSC ents learn with their chil­ nondiscriminatory land Corps Community (Friendship Center). It will bingo games at 6:30-9:45 dren. Enrollment is limit­ days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m. every Monday to raise and Westland FSC joint- preschool. Call (248) 471- Center. Volunteers are leave the Friendship Cen­ p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts venture teams. Prior team ed. For information, call 2077.: being sought who are inter­ ter at approximately 8 a.m. money for girls' soflball Karin at (734) 522-3714. and needlework at 9:30 programs. The bingo games experience is hot neces­ QAftnCLD CO-OP ested in tutoring children Tuesday, Dec. 14, and a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen and adults 4-5.30 p.m. return approximately 4 take place at the Wayne- sary. This is an opportuni­ CHURCH PRESCHOOL Garfield Cooperative Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 Ford Civic League hall on ty to build skating and The Westland Free Preschool offers programs Wednesdays and Thurs­ p.m. For information, call p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, days. For Adult Literacy (734) 722-7632. Tour price Wayne Road two blocks team skills while having Methodist Preschool has for children 18 months to 5 arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a south of Ford, Westland fun. For information, call openings for 3- and 4-year- years. It is located at Cass enrollment or additional is $16. . Hawaiian dance exercise information, call Cheryl Gutowski at 1734) olds in morning and after­ Elementary, 34633.. HEARING CHECKS class will be held at 1 p.m. MORE BfNOO 427-0305. noon sessions. The younger LeauTtette Dougks, (734) every Wednesday in Hall A The Metro Wayne Demo­ Munger, south of Six Mile 722-3660. Every third Tuesday of pupils attend Tuesdays and west of Farmington each month a representa­ of the Senior Resources cratic Club sponsors bingo and Thursdays, other Road in Livonia. Call (734) MOM'S MORNINB OUT tive from Personalized Department (Friendship games at 6:30 p:,m. Thurs­ VOLUNTEERS pupils on Mondays and 462*0135. Children ages newborn to Hearing Care of Westland Center), 1119 Newburgh. days at the Joy Manor Wednesdays. A Friday age 6 and their mothers The instructor is Kammo Bingo Hall, on the south ASSISTED uv»»a BUUMNQ BLOCKS will check and clean hear­ enrichment class is also . Building Blocks Preschool are invited to a Mom's ing aids free, 2-3 p.m. by Oris. Sign up at the front side of Joy east of Middle- Marquette House assisted available. The preschool is Morning Out 9-11,30 a.m. desk or call (734) 722-7632, belt in Westland. Proceeds* living facility, 36000 Cam­ in Faith Lutheran Church. appointment onlv. Call located at 1421 S. Venoy, 30000 Five Mile, between every Thursday at New- (734) 722-7632 for more are used by the club to pus Drive, Westland, seeks Westland. Call (734) 728- burg United Methodist sponsor Little League base­ volunteers to spend time Middlebelt and Merriman information. 3559. in Livonia, has morning Church, on Ann Arbor SENIOR CHOW MM ball teams, the Salvation -with residents to provide Trail between Wayne and Army and School for the an activity or a one-on*>ne OARDEN CITY COOP and afternoon classes for 3- The Friendship Senior CLUBS IN Blind. Call (734) 422-5025 The Garden City Co-op and 4-year-olds. A pre- Newburgh, Livonia. Chil­ Choir, under the direction visit Call Peggy in the dren are grouped together or (734) 729-8681. «/*iintia« department, nursery has openings for kindergarten readinesB of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 ACTION (734)326-6637. preschool classes tor ages class for &-year-olds and a -by ages m rooms witti two a.m. inursnays at the 18 months through age 4. parent/child toddler class caregivers per room. The Westland Senior Resources The Westland Rotary Club Bingo is played at 11 a.m. Tots class meets on for 2-year-olds are offered, program is an optional co­ Wednesdays at the Knights Angel Care is looking for Department Friendship meets 12:15 p.m. Thura* Wednesday mornings, and Call (734) 421-7369 for reg- op, with parents working Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, days at Joy Manor, 26999 ofColumbuB. Hall, 35100 volunteers to HVWr crochet, 3- and 4-year-olds meet istration information for once each month. Call (734) Westland. Anyone who Joy east of Middlebelt in Van Born, east of Wayne knit, etc., blanfaets and Mondays and Thursdays. the 1999-2000 school year. 422-0149. Road in Wayne. Doors open burial gown* to donate to enjoys singing may join. Westland. Parental involvement is EXERCISE at 9 a.m. Food is available. local hospital* for infant* PRANKUN PTSA Proceeds go to charity Call required. Call Kelli at (734) The Franklin High School Musical Chairs is a new who die. Contact Mary Pio- 613-7708. The County Connection (734) 728-3020, ntek for pattern* and infer* ^a>- jufju J^ug^iW^km^i^yl Chorus of Sweet Adelines mation, (313) 5344496 9** PR^EMV ^^EfRJ^»l(p^RS^%fR» International is looking for St. M»l Praachool, 7506 women who love to aing. "Smokeless" bingo meets at Inkster Road north of War The group sings a cappella 6:30 pm. 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RELIGIOUS NEWS 'Listings for the Religious News port a summer work trip to Call Val at (734) 7294974 for (734) 421-7249. be $4 for small tins, $6 for modi- available at the Joe Louis Arena should be submitted in writing Appalachia, Fro ticket informa­ coffee and conversation at 7 p,m, • Garden City United urn tinB and $12 for large tins. box office and all Titketmaater noiaterthan noon Friday for the tion, caii the church office at Tuesday! a* Archie's Restau­ Methodist Church will have its Specialty tins at various prices outlet*. To charge by phone, call - next Thursday's issue. They can (734)422-0149. rant, Plymouth Road west of cookie walk 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. wifl be available, and the candies (246J 645-6866 or on-line at be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, mnVAt Of LMHTt Middlebelt Road, Livonia. Call Saturday, Dec. 11, at the church, will be sold by the pound. Spe­ www.tkketmaatar.com. Tickets Uvonia 48150, or by fax at Congregation Bet Chaverim Mary at (734) 722-2612. 6443 Merriman Road at Maple- cial orders for whole ot half also will be on sale at the Cobo (734) 5917279. For more infor­ wiU celebrate Hanukkah, the wood, Garden City. Sponsored pumpkin rolls also will be taken. Arena box office the day of the mation, call {734) 953-2131. Festival of Ughta, at 7:15 p.m. Holy Transfiguration Ortho­ by the United Methodist Women, To place an order or for more show only. For more informs* _ Friday, Dec. 10. The celebration dox Church, 36076 W. Seven cookie* will be sold at $9 for a information, call the church tion. call the Olympia Entertain­ Single Point Ministries of will be held at Cherry Hill Mile Road, will have an assort­ large tine and $6 for a email tin. office at (734) 721-4801. ment event hotline at (313) 983- Ward Presbyterian Church will Methodist Church at Cherry Hill ment of 40 different cookies, a For more information, call the 'tWUIJULCIUPHAilOlir 6606. have the Rev. Neil Ellison talk and Ridge roads in Canton. For selection of sweet breads, can­ church at (734) 421-862$. There will be "A Soulful Cele­ BL0000MVC speak on the topic of prophecies more information, call the CBC dies, nuts and frozen foods a The First United Methodist bration," starring Kirk Franklin, Newburg United Methodist that led up to Christ's birth and hotline at (734) 480-888Q. (pierogi and stuffed cabbage) on Church, 3739 Newberry, across Hezekiah Walker, Kelly Price, Church, will have a Red Cross sale at its cookie walk on Satur­ from the Wayne Post Qffke, why He needed to come. TIO METHAHV WWMM WEST Karen Clark-Sheard, Crystal blood drive 7-.30 a.m. to 1 p.ro, meets-7:30-9:30 p.m. in Knox day, Dec, 11. Doors will open at Wayne, will have a different Lewis, anointed, Marvin Sapp Sunday, Dec. 12, in the west end Bethany Suburban West, a 9 a.m, and stay open until every* kind of cookie walk 10 a.m. to 1 Hall of the church, 40000 W. Six Catholic organization which pro­ and Darwin Hobba, with Sheila of Gutherie Hall of the church, -". Mile Road, Northville. Coffee thing is sold. The price will be $8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. There E. as musical director, at 8 p.m. 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. vides spiritual, social and sup­ per pound, For more informa­ will be homemade specialty and cookies will be served and a port assistance for divorced and Saturday, Dec. 11, at Joe Louis Call Larry at (734) 522-1977 or free will offering will be taken. tion, call the church at (248) 476- cookies, candies (fudge, pralines, Arena in Detroit. Tickets cost Sandy at (734) 422-0149 or (734) separated Christians, will have a 3432. T?j-i.»* wwiA-»irt I •* •a'a

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Music from page B7 .te. Friday, D«c 17, at St. 30000 Five Mile Road, Livonia. .Sunday, Dec. 19, at the church, f tul'i Presbyterian Church, The program include! music, 36600 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia 87476 Fire Mile Head, wast Gf b*fl rUgiiig, i»iugiag and m«r«. For more information, call (734) Inkater RMd, Uvoni«. Th«re'i a For more information, call (734) 422-414$. suggested donation of 17.60 at 421-724». • The children of the Sunday taw door. Pot mora information, at The children and youth of call (7»4) 428-1470. achool are participating in St Newburgh United Methoditt Andrew'* Episcopal Church •N.z'M • The Sunday School and Church are acting out the story weekday achool children of Faith of Jeaua's birth as seen through annual Christmas pageant at 10 Lutheran Church ate explaining the eyes of the stable animale, in a.m. Sunday, Dec, 19, at the the symbolism of Christmaa in their Christmaa pageant, "The church, 16360 Hubbard, between their Advent pageant, "Christ­ Mouse's Tale." Five and Six Mile roads, Livonia. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS ina* 1« Coming,* at 9:30 a.m. Performance times are the 9 For more information, call Sunday, Dec, 19, at the church, and 11 a.m. worship services (734) 421-8451.

from page BB 464-8286 for a blood donation the events in Bethlehem 2000 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at appointment. year* ago. the church, 821 N. Newburgh DOORS CLOSI FOREVER DECEMBER 10™ AT 1t PM There will be a fellowship din- Road, south of Ford Road, West- Garden City Presbyterian ner 5-6 p.m. The cost of the land. Cfiurch ia offering a contempo­ meals will be $3.50 foradults , $2 The service, led by the Rev. rary worship service at 9:15 a.m. for children age 3-12 and free for Gary Seymour, is part of the You Are The Boss! Simday, Dec.. 12, at the church, those age 2 and under. For reser­ series of healing services, "Rise 1M1 Middlebelt Road, between vations, call (734) 522-6830. and Come Forward," offered on Fltfd and Cherry Hill roads, Gar • Trinity Lutheran Church the third Wednesday of the den City. The contemporary ser­ will have an Advent supper and month at the church This vice offer* upbeat music and an service Wednesday, Dec. 15, at . month's theme is "Do Not Be Name Your in^nna] atmosphere. It's offered the church, 8820 Wayne Road, Afraid for Nothing Is Impossible the second and fourth Sundays between Joy Road and Ann with God." of.^he-month Arbor Trail, Livonia. There will- _- For more informotion, call tho be a simple supper at 7 p.m. and church office at (734) 397-7132. jajajna/aj| worship service at 7:30 p.m, TiC STORYTIMt ^Sondnly: , Dec. 13, ia the dead­ which will center around remem­ Timothy Lutheran Church will line for signing up for a "Happy bering the hungry and needy of have a TXC Storytime for chil­ Bttthday, Jeaua," party at St. the world. The midweek offering dren 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 18, Matthew's United M*thwii5t will go to the ELCA World at Ihe church, 8820 Wayne Road, It IT'S REASONABLE, IT'S YOURS! Church, 30900 Six Mile Road, Hunger Appeal. For more infor­ Livonia. Kids are invited to Malt of Merriman Road, Livonia, mation, calK734) 427-2290. bring their parents to hear v^he annual event will be held Christian stories and snacks. You Cain now HEAUM StHVtCt frfim 10:30 a.m. to noon Satur­ The books chosen are for age 3- day, Dec. 18, and ia open to chil­ The Church of the Risen Lord is presenting a healing service at 10. For more information, call dren ages 4 through the sixth the church at (734) 427-2290. gttde accompanied by a parent NEGOTIATE efHguaxdinn. There will be gfaee, creita, a Christmas story alp cake. The program ia free of efofge, but reservations are nee- 0*11 (734) 422-6038.

fioly Trinity Lutheran Church ha* Advent Bible study at 7 p.m. &w« *">*! IrtrtlrtntT fr»i" in of ana. MSnday, new through Dec. 20, ta Q] rjontoy 525 Farnier St. Sh^w l A M^ ^ • t^ .A * w *. «&^*A|te . wt, i.*4*^ ^ *J. w ajfid 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, following rial gift? One that brings back hours are 11 a.m. to 4 pro. OFF Advent vespers at 6:30 p.m. fond memories of Christmaa Admission is $5 for adults and through Dec. 21, at the church, past, or perhaps to create a $4 for children ages 4-12. on Some 39020 Five Mile Road, Livonia. memory that will last a lifetime. There will be one of a kind i For more information, call the The Plymouth "Holiday Doll porcelain dolls, an opportunity to ITEMS i? church at (734) 464-0211. Show" Sunday. Dec. 12; will fea­ create a family treasure, doll ft Christ Our Savior Lutheran ture dealers, collectors and doll accessories, doll making supplies Church's Advent service will be artists, selling new, used, and information on doll making 7:30*8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, antique, collectible dolls and doll classes. at the church, 14175 Farmington accessories of all kinds. For more information, call, Road. Livonia. Drama, music The show will be will be at R.R. Promotions Inc. at (734) 15870 Middlebelt * Livonia, Ml (734) 261-9890 and a brief message will focus on Dec. 12, at the Plymouth Cultur- 455-2110, •all* north Accepted. DeBvrtos f'c ii.( nkio s ore oH ott«-:mo DiKts on\v »whi

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scored on a shootout after overtime to '•feti^Jfcn-MttsfetvlilsY ' 'r' , •*'. give the Livonia Bantam Panthers a \ •"••%«)*«, **itl^^oitt Otero .*^;''r^.^' couidb^ 4-3 victory over the Vaughn (Toronto) lavwaateveaaro areoSfto 1&iM:' -¾¾ -We h^ » tot of chJ&wea . Panthers in a Thanksgiving holiday ieW held a two-o6int l**d thia s*sson w&U* Uveal* ?r*mfat .^125^. A» *sW#di*«^***i»'w *K* tournament. C*ur««,^fcwrticevffle and Weat- -SiSSiSSlS^^TSS^^^' Goaltender Jacob Pierzyn&ki land Huron Valhry Lutheran hop* to .5^¾¾^¾^¾¾ — blanked the Panthers through a five- minute overtime and the shootout to mSSk^SS^^wnmthT*n*:on W*y»# got 0» to * 17*». fctftrt*» & ; earn the win. Captain Bill Kane was named tournament MVP/ The Panthers defeated the Redford usually have tflfch them,- Coach .-^SEffiSS^SK^JS> w-»i#' Ice Dogs, the Toronto Panthers and Chttdt flattrt of ttrt Zobras said "ft MPW »•**», Henry tied the Livingston Lightning to win } k the 11th Sports'Weekend Extrava­ ^.^¾¾¾ 'T^^^^Iy'V-:^:.. . W;( ' ,':W' '. , /'^vLpH^XMNP* .^.::-.,-^. !''•''.• • ,' • ' / j ' ' ' '' ganza, staged at Dearborn, Redford, ftt^^ Melvindale and the State Fair Colise­ ^^^miS^m t^^^xt^^ um. m wh e 1 Team members also include assis­ ^^f^mmiii«^ '^^^ Il^^i* ** * .* to***** * tant captains Dave Ruprccht and Dave McCall plus Craig Bathurst, :^¾^^ -rr*.:'.*^*: *w_ «*«*,««•, • • poiat»-ibt'W*|^;'*«^'Qa*y^oiia* Tony Devlin, Mike Lauzon, Pat j^SSl^'ig^V^te^dt' ^^i^irtia^iiMsiri" "-v.- ^**T^. _• ^^^^-:^^ :^?*:' ••f**^^: -^*^-^- Miller, Chris Paul, Ryan Pfiefer, : Jacob Sidor, Ken Sinclair, Jim Stevenson, Bennett Tyler and Pat Tullio. The team is coached by Len Prfeifer, Mike Lauzon and Bill Tyler, managed by Ron and Sharon Miller and sponsored by Livonis Home Improvement. . •Four victories enabled the Livonia Knights to take the Chicago Cup pee Wee A Bronze Division championship trophy Nov. 28. Til, _ T.T . - _1- A _ ' J _ *>_ _ A _ J A ._.. !"__„ . 1 lie fVUigilbS UtlCOlCU I.T-CK1IS HvVIO •tarr FMWIV «i rui* i Illinois and Missouri to win the Thanksgiving tournament. Tak* that: Wayne guard Jermaine Garner passes ike ball before Goalie Matt Parran shut out the rd Nick Cabauatan of Canton, can stop it Tuesday night, Park Ridge (111.) Express in the cham­ host Zebras eked out a 58-55 season-starting victory. pionship game. Key roles were alsu played by Scott Hawaii*. needs to be and neither wai our exe- Andrusiak, Evan Boyajian, Joe Burt, Canter Jason Waidmann'* 18 points cution" Mike Bushey, Danny DeRoo, Bruce led Canton while Kenny Nather, a The heat Cougars featured some Henderson, D. J. Kinnell, Christian transfer from SoothfieM, conlribirf»d balaiice4 scoring, with 10 players oet- Kuehn, Dan Kozlowski, Sean Nisun, ting pointa. Jeas Webb stored 10 Cory O'Neil, Ryland Phelps, Kory i2-.'; -^^^^^9^^-. t The Zebras hurt ^wtncakog in tfaa CoJin SizamorB nine, Mike Spark* Strong, Mike Trowbridge, Brett aad Aian Mar*ud«k eight and Robbie Walsh and Brett Wannamaker. f aartii o^»r^ V «^ of nfaM :^^^»*«*^'p^'##^«*»iv1^^--' aeVen, Dee Crawford ma^a The Knights are coached by Bruce . : I , ^L^HBB^SW|B>^ " . .'; ..J" ^ K».'•-•.'•'•'T^.. ,>|:..^'"^'+^ ,» J : Henderson, Brian Wood, Doug Olson " *"*W --" - ; 1^8»^S««H1 10 points to lead and Dave Bushey, managed by Barb cut Wayne'* lead to a pair Praakjin while Derek Schema snared Bushey and sponsored by Cambridge in»ide a minvte but the Zebra* 12 rebounds Underwriters, Varsity Lincoln Mer­ paddj&d it back by making free , "Schema, I thought, played pretty cury, Gandol Inc., Colonial Collision siiivwa*,'..' ., weiL* Robinson said, "He nueds some plus Reconditioning and Universal ' *T*hey made a free throw with 12. help out there, though. We're going to Glass & Metals. seconds left,* Young aaid, *and we got need to play a lot better for Friday. • The Livonia Squirt Flames cap­ a good look but it didn.^ go down and "0«rd?hp%ty played welL They tured the Farmington Hills Thanks­ wenad to ibul. playad ha'*. Give thetn credit. giving tournament, defeating the Itjiaat didn't go our way at and* They're a good team They really Farmington Hills Spitfires, 6-3, in the come at you and their intensity ia title game. Fratikliit faltcra • unpreaaive.* :" The Flames also defeated the Ply­ Junior center Juatin Ockerman, The Cougars scored 16 points in mouth-Canton Tiger Sharks, 4-3, in who at 6-foo^lO towered over Livonia -each of the first two periods to take a overtime, trimmed the Farmington Franklin's players, scorad 12 points 32-21 halftime lead and held the Hills Ice Cats, 6-3, and defeated and grabbed 10 rebonods Tuesday Patriots to just eight points irt the Southfield Dakota, 8-3. . aWTfaDTOKto«HA*iir night to help Garden City defeat the third quarter while scoring 21 them- In the semifinals, the Flames beat Scti&tijm, pf&arlktin muscles past Gar-Patriota, 71-45. : sejves'., • •', the Tiger Sharks, 5-2, in a rematch. *We were not v«ry good,"' Coach, Grarden City helped itself at the lizemore (n Tuesday night action. The Dan Robinson of Franklin said, ^e line, too„ making 7-of-11,. while Ben Hoyt had four hat tricks and 19 winning their irwtuat opener; 71 -45. points in the tournament while Steve '•:-!^(V-^f-js,: 1;r-^!jA reaUy didn't execute on either aide of Franklin made just 9^23 " the ball *Our effort waaWt-wnaf it Price had 14 points including a hat I;i, Plea*-^e MY. HQOM, 05 trick and playm&ker, Alex Vial had :-¾^^^^^^.^ eight points and Paul Yandrie a play- mi ml • maker. Other team members included Ryan Burklow, Matt Chantres, Corey Hewitt, Greg Michael, Mattison Mur­ phy, David Niemi, Kevin Noetke, David Pierzynski, Brandon Pump, Nolan Stempin plus goalies Michael Tim Szakal and Patricia Rich w^ro Cole and Dan Martinelli. named co-coaches of the Redford St, icers The team is coached by Gary Agatha girls basketball program this Stempin and assistants Scott Price season. and Chuck Cole. Team sponsors are Rich had one year of/prcvious coach Commercial Lawnmower and Grand ing experience to Szakal's seven. Rental, But ask Szakal who learned the most and he'H say he did. Szakal only coached boys basketball l.ivnnia Churchill bounced back nui U-14 Hawks win previously. He spent the last four sea­ )y from its first lo^s ot thr young hock­ The U-14 Michigan Hawks cap­ sons as the high school boys varsity ey reason tured the U-15 North America Indoor assistant coach after coaching the St. (.'iuin'hiil e'xploded for four third Soccer Regional Dec. 4-5, Agatha fifth and sixth grade boys for period i4<':'ih Tue'sdiiy night, with Tom three years. Sherman romtih'titip a hat. trick, to The Hawks outscored their oppo­ defeat Western Lakes Activities Anson nent*,27-5, beating U-15 Vardar III Rich's experience included one sea­ ation rival Plymouth Canton. 6-1, in ,the final, 7-2. They will defend son as an assistant varsity girls bas­ their 1999 North America Indoor ketball coach at the high school and » The Chargers '.'M i improved to 'l-f> National Championship title in season as the seventh and eighth grade in the WI.AA while the Chiefs••2-3» girls coach. dropiKHl to t 2 in league play February at Cleveland- Members of the Hawks include: When girls varsity coach/athletic Melisaa Dobbyn, Erin Doan, Whitney director Dave Feldman left before the HOCKEY Guenther, Nikkt Hermann, Jiii srhortl y*»Rr f<\r similar pnsirinrM at Centerline St Clement. Szakal and Kehler, Jennifer Szyraanski, Jamie Rich decided to combine titles. STATT Wptrm ST Tow HAWUTT • luff Amies avtd I'ennmisky at»d Knc MrtVer Fsitusan. Class D district championships. The teams, respectively. "The Canton te.Mtn really played'well Tha Hawks are coached by John Aggies won ft regional semifinal before in the fir-it po.rto*! " Conch Jeff Hat lev exceeded them " coursr, nod enjoy seeing'th*1 game fmrn Bucanatv. losing in the regional final to Portland of rimrehdl snui "The\ did .> nice job Szakal and Rub said the leadership the,coach's seat St, Patrick's, the eventual state chain, in their /one " of seniors Sonm ),ousi;i. Kerry Shivers Rich also wan a st:»r thrower on the pjon. The deadlock Ui-d-d nil of tuo nun. and-Krystol I">ennia,. a transfer from Central Michigan University track Correction They have been named Oberverhmd iitew. (Hoii^h, AS Slirrrriiin >it;u'te<}'hi'« Rod ford Bishop Borge^K, eased the t«'f»rn. Shr earned a tearhpr's degre*' In the Thuirsday, Dec. 2 edition of Co-Coaches of the Year. L o,il m;d I^iil trick \^\\\' ..i ».:<•• r»i. .-tssi^ted transition find ts in h^r si^-ond var ttv^-hm^ ^« \ the Sports Roundup, Evan KyneV "1 was'* little apprehensive (about. by ,!a*on I ;nri ill Hi,<»'•« Rich and Sfakal are 1?*9^ ^rndui»trs ••nth prtidi' at St Agatha name was miaapcrUed. taking the job)/' S?,akal s«id "But I Sh.oniiiM notched he- ^f- • 'ii>i s.'";ii U of St ARiith.i. friends MIHT gr.'ide "The hip differencf as roarh is :^n'l couldn't think of a bigger mistake if I s H 0.1 ;»t [.») *> 1, ni jiri'in ,\ h\ He is a member of the Bantam B school Each e.xcelied i" ^p^rtn at St ilcnfy \nn'rr in 1hf rol« of making atrirrt ¾) tot Canucks of th« Livorda Hockey Asso­ AgtJl.hii, tint i>u tlif suvic triinw. •>! ciation from thp girls. We met our,g»nls ;ind ~1?i;aiie w(. ^u.^MftviR, ( j I'UvH^.Vsior HOCKEY, C3

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Sometimes fattening third i* a victory mm through for us*said Altounian, whose team "Especially/ Coach Marty Aitounian of I participates in the Garden City Christmas Livonia Churchill said, "when you have so Tournament on Saturday; naany yotmg wreatlera." the 119-pound category with a 3-1 record Churchill's sophomore and fre*hro*n-laden FAJIMnMTONM wrestling team wound up third among 17 while teammate Steve Abar finished third at 145, also taking three out of four matches. FIIANKUM23 teama Saturday at the River Rouge Invita­ Dec. 4 at Lakeland tional. Wyandotte Roosevelt and Garden Another third-place finisher, 3-1, for 109: Chad Swuwtt

0*SEftVEftLAM> MttUAtON Brian CleroertV (Uvdoia Churchiu): 3, 130: 1. Greg Musser (Canton): Jeff 171: 1. Eric Toska (Livonia Franklin); lM*>de6o Mmatrum RAiawaM Carlos Gammons (Redfofd Lfriron). Albrecht (John Glenn); 3. Brian Marsh 2. John ivlacFarland (Stevenson); 3. (tie) Tesav 1. RedTort Catholic Contra*; 2. UJN l. Ron Thompson (Salem); 2. (Wayne), Jason Milliner (Redford CC)' and Craig Plymouth Canton; 3. Plymouth Saiem: 4. "Teise burden fWeaiano" joft'n'Oiann); 3. 135: 1. Josh Henderson (Saiem); 2. Medos (Garden City). Farmington; 5. Livonia Stevenson. (tie)'Pat Sayn (Garden Crty), Jon Slrrv Jon Pococh (Canton); 3. (tie) Alien Wad1 189: 1. Eric PunmsKe (Stevenson): 2. WDMMML MflOBHT CUMtB mons. (Farmtngtoo)' ano Chris O'HSra dell (Jojin Glenn) and Branden Temple- Ben Luhas (Farmington); 3. (tie) Steve SPORTS ROUNDUP 104 p*aa4s: 1. Josh Gunterman (Redford CC). ton (Garden City]. Rotenheber.'(Clareneeviile) and Tom (Stevenson); 2. Kyle Pitts (Canton); 3. 12»: 1. Rob Ash (Saiem); 2. Vinnie' 140: 1. Josti Fee (Garden City): 2. Jay Alien (Churchill). BASEBALL TRYOUT Championships, one of three Scott Masaey (Garden City). Zoccoii (Garden City); 3. (tie) Jon Gregg Wheeter (RedforO CC); 3. Steve Dendri- 215: .1. Kaien Mcpherson qualifying events for the '2000 The Wayne County Area travel 112: 1. John Mervyn (Salem); 2. (Wayne) and Dave Teets (John Glenn). nos (Salem). (Ciarenceviile): 2. Kyle Oomagalski National Figure Skating Cham­ baseball teams for ages 14-under 4J*KJ 1 IAH I ^Kikj* rQ&>4frt#H ThuViitAnl' /ParmlhiTtMrt\- ? SlirtL Cfti.fh n^4n^« >k«4 ytV...4ihJiM . nlii^.wti^ v. ut. ^L^t.F. -J • n'b'* -jn*m. ^iuf iivf- and 12-under of the Little Cae­ 2. Jay Abshire (Redfofd CC); 3. (tie) 275: l, Brian Brinsden (Farmington); Detroit Skating Club in Bloom- sars League are holding tryouts field Hills Dec. 9-11. Steve Abar (ChurchrH) and Dan LeClerc 2^ Josh Rose {Ctarencevillej; 3. (tie) for ljext season. CORRECTION NOTICE (Clarencevtlle). Brad Tinney (Garden City) and OUie Mus- The competitors advanced to 155: 1. Mike Carter (Churchill); 2. carella (Redford Unton). The teams will travel out of the sectional championships by In our December 9 insert, we advertised Vigilante 2nd Mark Ostach (Farmington); 3, WlKe Fa), Nots: The weekly Observerland state for tournaments, including qualifying at one of three region­ Offense for Dreamcast as available. Due to a zon (Stevenson). wrestling rankings are compiled by a a showcase event with scouts in al .events in October and Novem­ manufacturing delay, this title witl not be available. ISO: 1. Mitch Hancock (Redford CC): panel of four coaches including Bob attendance, ber. However, we will be offering raincheclcs on 2. I mad Kharbusn (Stevenson): 3. (tie) Moreau (Stevenson), Marty Altounian For more information, call Mr. Eric Kelley (Redford Union) and MiKe (ChurchiH), Jim Carlm (Redford Union) Lewis at (313) 839*6872. this title. More than 140 skaters quali­ Murtland (Farminaton), and Dave Cniola fGardan Crtv). CHRISTMAS HOCKEY CUttiCS fied from t>6 United Slates Fig­ VVe apologize for any confusion or Suburban Hockey Schools will ure Skating Clubs throughout inconvenience this may have caused. conduct its four-day Christmas the Midwest for the opportunity REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Clinics for ages 6 through 14 to compete at the national cham­ FUND RAISING EVENT during Christmas break in two pionships next February in The Senior Alliance (TSA) se«1u proposalB for the facilitation of a unique sessions Dec. 20 and 27 at six Cleveland, Ohio. '•©«*^#®^#!a^#®,?#®»( rund raising event to be held in the Faii ot ^IHX). metro Detroit locations. All events tickets are $25; TSA, established in 1980, pro\ndes in-home & community service to the The cost of the clinics is $130 daily passes are $10. Both may older population in Western & Southern Wayne County & is governed by a be purchased through the skat­ 35 member Board and has a staff of 46 per player.. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. ing club by calling (248) 332- Proposals are due by January 6, 2000. Bidders will be requested to make a 3000. ext. 106. A schedule of half-hour oral presentation on January 12 at TSA. For more information call Call (248} 478-1600 for.more Mike Simow»ki at (734) 722-2830 information. events can be found at the Detroit Skating Club's wob$it

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Tuftnta:Kiirk« extended the son, put Plymouth up '4-\ with His second came at the 1:21 Ambassador* split added a goal and two a&sists in Plymouth Whalera winning HOCKEY 6:35 left in the third period. Eric mark, assisted by Surma and their 6-2 victory over the Ambas­ streak another game by scoring Gooldy assisted. The Platers tied Kevin Holdridge. The Compuware Ambassadors sador* Saturday. at least managed to cool off the a goal 1:03 into overtime, giving it at 2-aIi when Wes Goldie Randy Fitzgerald's sixth goal OHL's West Division. Owen previously red-hot Texas Torna­ Mike Smith had three goals the Whalers a 3-2 triumph over scored his 21st goal of the season of the seaaon, assisted by Nate Sound fell to 8-17-2 (22 points), do and salvage one win in a and two assists in the three- the hcwt Owen Sound Plater* in with 2:45 left in regulation. Kjser and Willdma, 4:16 into the an Ontario Hockey League game last in the Midwest Division. three-game trip, beating the Tor­ game series tor Compuware The win was the Whalers sec­ Last Saturday, Kurka scored second period pushed the Whaler played Sunday. twice in ari 11-second span of the lead to 3-0. Krys Barch put the nado 3-2 Sunday Texas is 19-4 overall (38 ond-straight; for the Platers, the points), first in the North Ameri­ Kurka's goal, his .14th of the defeat was their third in a row first period and Surma collected Knights on the board 115 later Steve Swistak got the game- oeasuu, came on assist* from Uire« assi»U to lead Plymouth UJ with a power-play goal, trim­ winner for the Ambassadors, can Hockey Leauge's Wetrt Divi­ Justin Williams and Andre Owen Sound took the early a 4-1 victory over the London ming the Whaler advantage to 3- scoring a short-handed goal — sion Compuware is 15-7-1 over- Robichaud, It made a winner out lead, getting a goal from Joel Knights in a game played at Ply­ .1.. the third-consecutive goal for all (31 points) and in third in th* Ward just 1:09 into the game. of. goalie Rob Zepp, who had 19 mouth's Compuware Arena. Gooldy restored Plymouth's Compuware. Tom Fortunate had NA.HL's East Division, but the saves in net to improve his Damian Surma knotted it for the The Knights have lost four- three-goal cushion with 4:20 16 saves in the net in a belief Ambassadors are just two record to 11-7-2, Curtis Sanford Whalers with his first goat of the straight and are 7-14-5 overall role to earn the win. behind the division leading Soo remaining in the second period, ( took the loss'in goal for Owen game at the 15:17 mark of the (19 points), currently last in the assisted by Surma and Shaun For Texas, the loss Was just its K*wadi,n Casino'Indians 33 Sound, despite making 36 stops, second period; Williams got the West Division. Fisher. second in its last 21 games A jioints k assist. The win improved Plymouth's Kurka's first goal came at the Zepp had 32 saves for Ply­ Jason Guerriero goal in overtime Compuware plays at the Soo record to 14-13 3 (32 points); the Surma's second goal of the 1:10 mark of the first period, mouth; Gene Chiarello made 25 gave the Tornado a 4-3 win over at 7 pm. both Friday and Satur­ Whalers are in third place in the game, and his 13th of the sea­ assisted by Surma and Gooldy. saves for London. Compuware last Friday: he day

Hockey from page CI Andes and Sean Smith, then night at Redford Ice Arena. goal or not. second period we kind of pulled 10 seconds to go in the period with all the kids on both teams " completed his scoring for the "I would way this year's CC Catholic Central more or less it together," and early third-period marker Sophomore winger John evening by knocking in a team is better than their state settled the argument when Churchill lait its first game of decided the game, Perkovich didn't pick up any rebound at 10:10. Turri and championship team' ofa year, Brian Williams"scored with 10 the season in part because it "One thing I learned," Hatley points but St. John could tell he Nate Jakubowski drew the ago," Coach Jeff Hatley of the seconds left in the second period, couldn't keep Catholic Central said, "is that 1 can't be worried assists on Sherman's third goal. Chargers said. assisted by Brandon Kalenicki off the scoreboard early or late in about matching lines. Just roll was out there Ryan McDonnell, assisted by The turning point came rough­ and Ryan Yost. each period. out three lines and let our guys "He's a vers hard worker, does, Nate and Aaron Jakubowski, ly midway through the second Dav« Moss scored 36 seconds The Shamrocks scored 2:09 play. all the httle things that make made it 5-1 just 20 seconds later period, with the Shamrocks hold- into the third period assisted by into the game, Kaleniecki get- "They're hard to match him successful." St. John said and at 14:18, Andes completed [zi1* a 3-2 lead. Joe Hillebrand and Joe More?.u tin c the ^OB.! from Rick Bu.t*erv hpraI.)*P th^v b^ve *0 mnrf) tal­ The Shamrocks. i~l overall, the scoring by redirecting an The Chargers were pressing to assure Catholic Central of its and Williams. They took a 2-0 ent. You really have to be Adam Krug shot. hard in front of the Catholic fourth win in as many tries this lead at 6:58 on a goal by Jim impressed with the job they host Park Tudor from Indianapcp* The Chargers held a wide edge Central net and could have used seaison. Spiewak, assisted by Moreau done. They've brought in a lot.of lis. Ind. at.8'p.m., Saturday, at" in shots on goal but still played instant replay to resolve a play The Shamrocks held a 32-19 and Moss. players from the AAA ranks. Redford Arena Z well in front of goalie Matt that may Or may not have result­ edge in shots on goal. Catholic Seam Smith drew Churchill That's good for high school hock­ Williams. ed in a goal. Central was whistled for two within a goal at 9:09. Ryan ey,' Ladywood tops Liggett "Coach Dan Abraham is doing The red light went on when penalties and Churchill for only McDonnell and Aaron Kaleniecki, Spiewak, Moss, a really good job with their Courtney Stansick scored four the puck either clanged off the three. Jakubowski assisted. Williams and Yost were domi­ team," Hatley said. "He has goals Tuesday night to lead Livo­ them playing good positional goai post or went in the net. "It was a hard-fought but Catholic Central expanded its nant hockey players in the game. '/\KFXJIF «vAtil/4 cftii fVt p nui'n o«/l i 1 nia Ladywood to a> 9-3 victory • hockey, .,.. Ni V^"MJ i*.*J *-*•*<** -"""J •*•"* - *•*•- *- -**" cleanly played game," Hatley lead to 3-1 ust 27 seconds into sccordin * to CC coach Qordie St. that was the crux of the argu­ said. "They really dominated the second period, Moss putting John. over Grosse Point.e Liggett at the Shamrocks top Chargers ment. play in the first period. They out- the puck in the net and Hille­ "Churchill played as tough as Arctic Pond .; When No. 1 plays No. 3, the "There was a big discussion," shot us. 37-7. brand assisting. you can play, they're in excellent Backing Stanijck with single higher rated team should win. Hatley said, "but nobody saw the "We were a little tight in the Ike Andes got the Chargers condition and they had a game goals s\er»/ Jan a Beumei. Jucqut- Redford Catholic Central, the play clearly. It was disallowed first.period. We didn't play very back within one off a feed by plan." St. John said. "It was a L 1 1 ' T! ii" /••>. i • Lupinacci, Makie Fai-lon. 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She scored points against Noah Farmington, made the All-Cathode first team after f #«>a««tort«.S-tQSf, fasten " • <•— but she was needed to do so much court game and she'll Improve her jump 12 of the Eagles' 2(7 points against This season she mafjaJLA percent of averaging 13,6 points and 9.3 rebounds. more for the Rocks. Her success was shot," he predicted, "She's a deter­ eventual Class 8 state champion Detroit. , her foul shots and made Si percent She was a tenacious and relentless -,:^:SusfaftoW*.'$-7'.Ssf; G.F;'Hl M***' . evident in their record; 22 2 and unbeat mined kid." Country Day in a 52-20 district champi­ from the field Player for the Marlins, :: WMmntM-^/^,/- en. in the Western Lakes Activities Asso­ Sanwtha McComb. 5-8 Jr. Guard, N. onship loss. 'She was also the. Patriots' top "She's the type of player every coach . 3c^UW»i*,S2Sr,a. St Agatha ' ciation. Fannlnflon: McComb became the all She had a career high 34 points, rebounder, averaging 11.7 per game, would like to have 15 of," coach Kristin ;-' Sy*f2,*; «-il Jr. CVf H. HWlson: :• • . "She is such a great passer.' said her tjme leading scorer at North Farmington including six three-point baskets, "Tera was a very dependable player Wright said. "She gives ISO percent Apiarwuterti. 5-7 Jr.ft. Ply. Cartlon coach, Fred Thpmann, "The double every single practice and game.. this year, surpassing the 1.000-point agamst'Taylor Truman, Grenan, who •with natural basketball instincts for ' \'tmfa*ttotS**.J,'fy..&fi^"-\ teams she saw made for easy baskets "The great thing about Carrie is she plateau and finishing the season with played her freshman year at Livonia somebody who has only played since Eftp* CotMin. Mi So. Gt Had. RiiMton for others,' can play every position on the floor She 1,299. And she still has another year to Ladywood, also averaged five rebounds, the eighth-grade." Franklin coach Gary CO-COACMra0fTH6WJW Was that her pest ability? Not accord­ can bring the ball up or play-the post. go! two steals and two assists per game. Warner said. "This year she took over a • ; T.mSrakalSl Again* . ing to Ttiomann. She can guard the 6-2 girl or the 52 McComb averaged 25.9 points per "In all my years of coaching, she is leader ship role and became more : Patricia.R«in, St, Agatha "She loved to be in pressure situa­ game this year, making 165 of 199 free probably the purest outside shooter that aggressive on the boards over last year. point guard/ HOWOftABUfMtNTION - tions." he said. "I think her teammates throws (83 percent), 47 of 144 three I've ever had," Thurston coach Mike She was our go-to player when we Brankiewicz, who is also an. all-area K*tim*c&. ui Obr.«cht, KrF«t*fi B>rr*»*.: looked to her to hit the key shot. point attempts (33 percent) and 132 of Schuette said, "She's worked extremely need points, but she would also dis­ volleyball player, has a 4.0 GPA and is Vimnmi St*** SfcMacK-,' Oatnrw 0«>»oo; 'She's very versatile. There's so 258 shots inside the arc (51 percent). hard on perfecting he-r game," tribute the ball.' the No. 1 student in her class. FrMkitn:.'Lir.Cochran. K«r*tirt luarsrxrii; many different ways she can beat you." She did it alt for the Raiders (13-9), Michelle Harakas, 6 0 Jr. Forward. Melissa Harakas, 5-8 Jr. Guard, Uv. Kelly Taylor, 5-7 Jr. Guard. Farm. Har­ Grubaugh averaged 16.7 points. 55 who we^e district tournament runners-up Uv. Ladywood: Michelle paced the B\ai .Ladywood: Probaoiy the Blazers' most rison: Taylor earned All-WLAA honors TtiTBlnlir'V"•;";• Gusk*, KatU Nnf, Cliatyl rebounds and 3.5 assists a game. She for the third year in a row. She also aver ers in scoring, averaging 12 points per versatile player, Harakas averaged 11 while averaging 12 points, five Fan; ptyniMHitlk C»*t*iii A«hl*ir Williams.' l : was first team A!l-WLAA, and has signed aged 10.5 rebounds. 3.5 assists, 4.2 game. She also averaged seven 'points, three rebounds, five steals and rebounds, 3.2 steals and 1,6 assists. •Chrtftiitt W*«*i; WjanaBI *a*MK LxSctsav with Wayne State. steals and 2.2 blocks. rebounds, two steals and two assists four assists per game. She led the. Hawks (14-8) m scoring for Ki«m»tr. Km* K»%. Marxca Mrtr; Caatwa Gfubaughs ball-handling and passing McComb, who never fouled out of a per game. The All-Catholic League pick shot 68 the second year in a row and was sec­ ajiiS niitstlwn- Sara ChrarWo, Amy H«wy. CQutd make her a point guard in college. game, was the second-leading scorer ir> Harakas, an All-Catholic League pick, percent from the free throw line arid 39 ond m rebounding, itargte Hcr^fy: Fhwcwth fttiriaMas„ aaaaaasyt Her scoring ability — she Can hit the Oakland County. She's an all-area short­ shot 70 percent from the tree throw .line percent from the floor. Taylor shot 33 percent i 74-of-227).. L»ui;a Ci»r*<, CrysiA) Mftrtr: Lataacm three, can drive to the basket and has a stop in softball and a good student with and 37 percent from the floor. "Melissa played three different posi from'the floor overall, 31 percent (29-of- W«it"iatta:AnYva -Rolr,; K»«y: >aiehrii*; strong pull-up jumper — could make her a39GPA. Four times Harakas averaged double ttons for us before we put her at the 94i from three-point range and 49 pen Cl»w»c*v»l»: Jesuit* K«wm«dy, R-#crVa«l a good off-guard. "She has incredible court wisdom, figures in scoring and rebounds, She point-guard spot at the end of the sea­ cent (Sl-o'f'105) at the foul line Komnk*: W«y«w WtfiwrWi Sfctitft Mor*ye«*t; , "She'll -be a cornerstone player in offensively and defensively," coach notched a career-htgh 30 points in a son," Gorski said. "She was by-far our In her varsity career, Taylor has aver WMtla»a J*o# «t.*aa: Samantnii C'«wi, tWSU's) program," s.3(d Thcmann. j. — A _* 4'^ _i _ , _ A _ ---.,1.. *..,,_ --1--. —.4 J. Linda Perkins said. "She's a great ieati- first-round Cathoiic League piayofi win best defender, 5nc was an over the d^C L/ A.KJ \J*J llHA. fltUI I/ IUUI itUUUMOJ UToy* Ctianfftcf. Latry CataiiriO; WlHlaid Jantrw Guastelia, 5-5 Jr. Forward, Ply­ er and great teammate- She has the over Riverview Gabriel Richard court, She ftaa all kinds of deflections and 2.3 steals. ItaMft-Vtaty UtftMMi: St»ci« Qr«iie«/Rdch«t mouth Canton: A first-team choice on ability to do everything, but she helps "Michelle was our mam go:to player and steals. "Keity is one of the toughest placers 1 Zal-J\, HanMoA: Kamlfn Knutsofl,'Errtfy--*ck the alt Western Lakes Activities Associ everybody else to be better. inside." Ladywood coach Andrea Gorski "Towards the end of the season she I've ever coached at Harrison, " coach Pete Mantyla said. "She rebounds, »ori, Q*yle J«rr»s, Ay«f»a S»chmt>(nivlla t**i\ Miitiji. tii C«*v, ford Blahop Gorges*: The athletic for­ Tfcanlaft: Julrc Stofi, Amy WetsMor, ;ALLERIES ward scored 12,3 points and grabbed •npM: 5--0tv Cooc*,. Amb*r T^ytorr LA-Z-BOY^ 7 8 rebounds per game in her second €Hfi Taryn McCloutf.,J«l Mmtiman, year as a'starter, UMwC Pet>6w HJtl. tg*»KT Hill ion It'W'fS her Shot hlnrkinc hnunp^jar •J CLEARANCE CENTER that had even the tallest of her oppo nents lery of her presence, throve 111'n:. 1 Ciyburn averaged 4,7 blocks per "She's p'ubahiy tnp hi. si shot t-i-'jekf game while shooting 48 percent from .vi:-'",? ti,-.k'3. fi-'.-gi ss coach Dave Ya:;r the field and 72 percent from the free satd. She i«•>• a!i> developed as a ^(.u'tv this year, as ou'' 'op go to k id.

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: Rockets rally quarter and 14-5 in the fourth. nice job" ;i> ihey think ttiey do out t::here ' "We misled five i.u the fourth Aiut'turty Sharpe and M trum WtSHt'Und John Glenn held John Glenn, did a good job of The result, was a 19-7'third quarter that would have reads Chris Tayloc. host Ann Arbor Huron Lo just 17 tutting down on Us turnovers period for Stevenson and .the Chargers squander lead helped'1 Even though the two are both 1 6£X"o'>d-h:tlf pntjitw Tuesdav night and Schuette praised his team SpartanB held a 15-13 margin m Livonia Churchill let a 2H-20 in the Metro ("lonference, thf to come back from a 3^-23 half- for maintaining its composure , closing it out hait'tLUie k-ad sliji. away 1-uesilav . Randall Bubnige.had 17 points new league setup made thj* a . time deficit to record a 54-50 vic­ under fire in the necond half "The defensive intensity b> i''ur nigl'j(. and. lell, 58-53, to visiting to h>ad the Chargers John Ben­ non-conference contest tory. Huron "started to slow it guards got uw a couple of steals Dearborn: nett scored 16 and Brad Bescoe "Wi> incused on stopping down, but we didn't panic," he and led to easy baskets," New­ "Our kids played super pres­ rune Hawks roughed up L them," Coach Mike Schuette of said. "We'got two steals off their man said. sure defence during' the game." Sean Turner led the *Cji vr* Host 'fay 1 or I,.ight & Life the Rockets said of .his halfiime delay Then they had to go back Ke»h.ay. M.cC-hris.ii.on (niccd. Churchill 'coach Kick Austin with 24 jaunts fur Dearborn showed some muscle Tuesday speech ''We wanted five stops to and play." Stevenson with 13 points, Har­ •said, "but. w«- just couidn't finish Scott Goien had 19 night in defeating Westianei. ; start the second half, then con­ Harris sealed the outcome lan d Beverly added 12 and to put them away. Hurofj \ ;diey Lutheran, 61-31. vert alter them with a layup with nine seconds sophomore guard Ryan Uruiet "They weiu ahead in tht: tiurd Trojans sandwiched Rent' Arnal scijred 15 points to " W e w a n i e d t o in a k e t h e m to play had an 11-point debut quarter but- we battled back, ' Liv'tmia Clarenceyi-lit' could lead ' tfic Hawks ;ind Alan winch showed good uharacler take a shot we wnntoej them to Spartan s spank Bears Brad Swauger scored 12 to niuster only six points in each of Kie.iuke stored 10. take, not one. they wanted to lead Wyandotte We're working hard and making the middle two periods Tuesday take, and we did. Ph.it* i.:ni,p Livonia Stevenson welcomed Drolet made 10 steal*.'made C i hh'ig'S, happen:" . night m absorbing ;i 57-54 loss "T"h<'\' have a. new couch and. ; sheits fell, in the second half that Wyandotte with open arms and of-6 shots and .spi!arheaearbqm u-ed an 18-1() third at Bloomfield HdU Crantircwik. b ;.i • y <.-' a p g r a. d e d t h e i r pi a \ , ' didn't fall in. the first." an open.basket, Stevenson's pr*'s.surf: defense'. quarter to tret back u; the .gani'e The; T'rojiiris jumjieef out to a (.'Wacfi. Tod Bartholomew' of Controlling the backboards- The Spartans got double-figure "The difference' in the game 'lhe;i [lulled .-.iowiv iiway iri the 19-8 \tud but. fell.bi:-hi.nd by n Huron \a!le y Lutheran said w,as a big item f o. r \\es 11 itnd scoring from three player**.Tues­ was we really handled'' their foui't'h quarter thanks to free' •p*oin t. 2(J-25, b,v h a 1 ft i ine a 11«:.r "We have -a lot of work to do but . day night to earn a 50-43 victory John Cleiui, too. pressure," Newman said. "We thiow shouting. trailed, bv eiglit .after tt':.r<:e peri- a lot of good things took place' lor over the. visiting Bears. Center Yak.u Mo ton scored 2() came out strong in the. .second Dearborn made 19-of-3l -while ud>.39 3J 11S, too. "The biggest thing I was points and grabbed 19 rebounds half and they couldn't handle uur Churchill made l]-of-21. Scott \\ion scored 17 points to • "Wt worked hard and will pleased with," Coach Tim New­ while forward Ben Harris'had to |)re.ssure. "We sent tl'iem to the line too lead Clarenceville. Rick Burack build an that' man of Stevenson said, "was that r .points and 21 rebounds. "W e noticed the Oakland l'res- many times,"' Austin said, "They. had 12 and .Scon C-urr 10, Kach Paul Nitz scored 14 points for we had a good first quarter." Guard Eric Jones scored 11 picked us 11th in'our league won it at the free throw line, scored --even points in the fourth Light & Life while; Jim McMa • Wyandotte held an 8-6 lead 1 points, eight in (he; second half. We're just out to prove , maybe Kleven of their 20 in the fourth period ban arid Billy Campian added 11. after the first quarter and and had four assists, .Junior' they don't know quite as,much quarter was from the line. The Cranes got 25 points from apiece expanded it to 23-16 at halftirue. Brent Vugh1 scored eight points,. Joey Sims led the River Rats "We Just decided to come out in the second half, play aggres­ with 15 points but was- pointless sive, push the ball down the floor in the fourth quarter, Andrew and see what happens," Newman Martin scored 11, said, "The kids made some mis­ Huron was 8-for-14 from the Thursday, Friday & Saturday! takes, but they were liveable THE tree throw line while John Glenn -...; - * - I - -• " «•-; - * •••• '- -• • i= - f - ——— - - made, 12-of-lS. i n L a L t.L lv i:. o , unaiUAtn ui a^j^i tfl- The Rockets outscored the sion. River fiats 17-12 in the third "Our new kids played well and our seniors stepped up and did a Crusaders go 1-2 AUTHORITY Always priced right A win was added to Madonna •MM Cniversity s. men's basketball • COLLEGE HOOPS record 1'nfortunately. so were pvyf WOvVA ShirtJ two losses. 5iw*8-2C At Northwood on Monday. The Fighting Crusaders did another slow start doomed the ,h . ,., ,-, -, ,-,. + ,-v ,.lrr, ....*• .,1-. 00 "" ..... 1ML(J1I.^V 1 yt ^ t\ t. 4JK.4L ,UI ill' I t 1 ».. Crusaders — they trailed 50-33 lory Saturday over Indiana I'm at halftime. versil v-Soiithens! in the rm-e!;: tn'tn final oi tin- Mount Vernon A^ain. Ca.jx.came through with a siilid shooting performance. \ a parent' T'vinuiment, poiyd in hitting 8-of-12 floor shots and Mount Wrivn. < )hio. scoring 20 points. Putnam fin­ •That ciiiiiv a day after Keren ished with 15 and Massev scored College-handed Madonna a 10-V- )1. SI setback in the tournament, Kleven players scored for opener. Northwood, four of them reach­ On Monday, the Cn.i>,aders ing double figures: Jeremy Ham­ t ,-., ..,.1...1 '. i. ... v ,. »•. i... I let with 15, Damon Lucas with Cnivi rsit >, where the Timber? 1 4. S a m Jones with 13 <. a n d wolves rolled to a 92-71 triumph. eight assists* and Anthony The 1-2 record - all on the iwad Chandler with 1.0 (and 10 in a four-day span left Madon • rebounds). na with a 2 9 record. Plymouth Canton grad Ron In the win over [I '-Southeast, Hunter, who just finished his the'Crusader* rallied .behind a >e,i,-*oii with the Northwood foot­ superb shooting perform, i m e ball team ( he was second team turned in by Aaron Onx. all-Great Lakes Intercollegiate The 6-foot freshman hit 10-of- Athletic Conference as a wide 11 flour ^hots en .route to scoring receiver i. totaled eight points 2'\ points; he also grabbed seven and seven rebounds in just 18 rebounds. minutes. Mark Mitchell chipped in with The Timberwolves outre- 14 points and eight assists. Mike bounded Madonna. 44-29. Massey had 13 points, and Chad F'utnam (from Redford Thurston' Madonna women slip contributed 10 points and a Strong defense carried Madon­ team-high eight boards. na to a big lead in the first, half, Sean Smith scored 23 tor II'- but the Lady Crusaders couldn't Southeast. K> U- Simpson added maintain it and lost to Crbana 17 points. 16 rebounds and five University (39-65 Monday at assists, B.I). I.edhotter netted 11 Madonna. points, and John Coomer fin­ The loss dropped the Cru­ ished with 10 points and si>: steals. saders to 5-4, Crbana is 5-3, Madonna built a 39-28 lead at Madonna converted 32-of-65 the half, thanks to solid shooting floor shots '49.2 percent. >, includ­ •!.15-of 33, 45.5 percent! and a ing 9-of-iy three-pointer/47.4 defense that limited Urhana to percent >; iV-Southeast was 28- 8-of-32 shooting (25 percent). of-79 from the floor (35.4 per­ But that all turned around in the cent). second half, with the Crusaders In.the tournament opener being ouhscored 41-26. against Herea. Madannu fell Irbana didn't improve its behind 52-35 at the half and shooting that much - for the never caught up, .«*»>•• pit e a solid game, it made just 22-of'(>4 i34.4 performance by. PutirrTftn 23 percent i to Madonna's 27-al-65 points and five rebounds '; »;^.,, ! (83.3 percent Orig. 99.99 (••.-»• ''iv NOW

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BYOJ. RISAK NOT ford game. the match, giving Notre Dame a 1-0 wui son, she wouldn't mind if it was altered. svirnnwortm • COLLEGE SOCCER S a rke s i an , and a berth in the quarterfinals oppo­ "Actually, I'd love to be more offensive," i i • " II i II i j- r i i i i rr -" • ' . •-•-•-- — •- - . q}ri«iMN>eJMHB«comRi,B«« . whose role was site Nebraska. Sarkesian came through she said. "I'd probably like to be, more of as a defensive in that match as well, assisting on the a key player." it was a thrill that would be difficult The Irish, who finished 22-4, had to center midfield­ game-tying goal that resulted in over­ to match: Reaching the NCAA Finals play both on the same weekend. Which means -being even more er, scored three time —- in which the Irish ultimately involved in the offense, hardly a sur­ and playing for a national champi­ For Sarkesian, who 18 months ago onship. goals and prevailed, prising wish since Sarkesian finished was trying to help Salem get past teams assisted on "There in the stretch run she came up her prep career at Salem with 72 goal* Mia iSarkesian did it, The former all- like Livonia Stevenson and Plymouth three others for big for us," said Waldrum "She pro­ and 36 assists. In that time she was a. state soccer atar from Plymouth Salem Canton, it was a dream realized, the Irish this gressed magnificently, She made huge State dream team member twite and was an integral part of Notre Dame's "We were playing in front of crowds of season. strides, • was all-state three times. surge to Sunday's title match opposite 14,000," sh* said. "It was just awe­ In their third- "Impacting in big games — that's Her offensive abilities have surfaced long-time collegiate soccer kingpin some." round match of, North Carolina what yuu want a player to do." during the NCAA Tournament, some­ While getting there was something the NCAA thing her coa<:h has taken notice of,. • . Never mind that the Irish lost. 2-0. Sarkesian, who appeared in 20 games special, earning a starting spot made it Tour n a men t as a freshman with five starts, began Still, Sarkesian knows there's more for Not many teams have beaten the Tar even more memorable. Sarkesian did it against the her to do, Heela over the years. this season sharing time in the midfield by utilizing her superb skills, and then Cardinal, regu­ MiaSarkotlan with freBhmen Ashley Dryer and Nancy "I want to improve in all aspects,* she "It was very exciting," Sarkesian said putting them to use when most needed. lation was fad­ starter at Notre Dam* Mikacenic. As the season wore on, said "But what I really want to do is from South Bend, Ind, on Tuesday after "Technically, she's very strong," said ing with no Sarkesian's talents got her more and play quicker. Like our coach is always returning from Santa Clara, Calif, early Notre Dame coach Randy Waldrum. score having more playing time; she finished with 12 telling us; take a touch and if the pass Monday morning. "I just wish we could *She has the ability to find the seams in beun posted as Notre Dame sot up for a starts this season. is there, make it. Don't hold the ball too Have pulled it off." a defense, and then to find her team­ direct kick. "In the role she's playing, you hope long." Just getting that far was quite an mates with her passes. "1 was just standing at about the 18 your player will have the ability to find Sarkesian's role is. bound to change accomplishment for Notre Dame, "And although she didn't score a lot of (yard-marker), and the ball was cleared the seams and break down defenses," next season. The Irish lose six seniors; ranked third in the nation going into goals for us, the ones she did score were out to me," she recalled, "I gave it a one- said Waldrum. "She did. She broke that means she'll be expected to do the tournament. Santa Clara was the huge. Mia picked the right times to get touch and hit it with my left foot into teams down with her passing " more. nation's top-ranked team; North Caroli­ her goals." the net." na was second. Although Sarkesian played a major It's something.Sarkesian is looking Foremost on that list was the Stan­ The goal proved to be the only score of role in the success of the Irish this sea­ forward to. North can't quite top Renaissance

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Call (810) 47S*1494 ties, meets at 7i30 p.m, on the the trails at Stony Creek . Pontiac Lake Recreation Area is HCMA Administrative Office* bparktr1bt.Komecomm.net) for more information. first Tuesday of each month at Metropark during this program, located at 7800 Gale Rd. Call are serving a* dropoff spot* for the Colony Hall inSouthfield. which begins at noon Sunday, (248) 666-1020 for more informa­ the Toys for Tot* program Call (248) 988-6658 for more Dec. 19. Call (810) 294-7789 for The Four Seasons Fuhing Club tion. ',• through Sunday Dec. 12. New, information. SEASON/DATES directions and more information. meets 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. the first OUTONVtUJI RECUSATION unwrapped toys that have no Wednesday of each month at the njTYwr Ortonville Recreation Area in violent connotation can be . The late «rchery season rune Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 The River Bend Sports Shop Fly Ortonville has rifle, pistol and dropped off at park offices fpr through Jan. 2 statewide. A late SHOOTING Farmingjon Road, in Livonia. Tying Club meeta every other shotgun shooting facilities. this program, conducted annual antlerleu-only firearms season Visitors are invited and refresh­ week in Southneld. Call (248) Range hours are 12 -5 p.m. ly by the United States Marine will be held Dec. 18-Jan. 2 on SPORTS ments will be served. Call Jim 350-8484 or (248) 591-3474 for Thursday through Sunday. The Corps Reserve to aerve needy private and public land in Deer •MWnNtC&AYS . .'•• Kudej at (734) 591-0843 for more information. Ortonville Recreation Area is people in local communities. Management Unit 452. A late Wings ft Clays will host a sport­ information. located at 5779 Hadley Rd. Call Drop-off centers are located at antlarless-only firearms season ing clays shoot on Sunday, Dec, (248) 693-6767 for more informa­ Metro Beach near Mt. Clemens will also be held Dec. 1&-Jan, 2 19, at the Bald Mountain Range Fishing Buddies Fishing Club SHOOTING tion (800-477-3172). Stony Creek on moat private land in the in Lake Orion. Call (24$)'814- meets the third Tuesday of each near Rochester (800-4774756), Lower Peninsula. Muzzleloading 9193 for more information. month in Rochester Hills, Meet­ RANGES Indian Springs near White Lake '800-477-3192), Kensington near season runs Dec. 3-12 in the ings are open to all anglers MLD MOUNTAM METROPARK8 Milford (800-477-3178;, Hudson Upper Peninsula and Dec 10-19 (boaters and non-boaters). Call Bald Mountain Recreation Area METRO? ARK REQUWEMENTS Mills near Dexter (800-477- in the Lower Peninsula. (248) 656-0556 for more informa­ in Lake Orion has shotgun CUBS Most Metropark programs are 3182), Lower Huron near New tion. (skeet & trap, sporting clays, 5- CUNTOM VALLEY BASS free while some require a nomi­ Boston 1800-477-3182), Lake 'stand),'rifle, pistol, and archery Late elk season runs through HURON VAUET STUUCADERS nal fee. Advanced registration Erie near Brownstown (800-477- Clinton Valley Bass Anglers club shooting facilities. Hours for Dec, 14 by special permit in lim­ The Huron Valley Steelheaders and a motor vehicle permit are 3189).a and the Administrative is seeking new members (boaters archery and clay target shooting ited areas of th& northern Lower meets the third Thursday of each required for all programs. Call Offices near Brighton (800- 477- and non-boaters are welcome.) are noon to sunset Mondays and Peninsula month at the Knights of Colum­ the respective parks toll free at 2757> The club meets monthly at Gan­ Tuesdays; 10 am. to sunset : bus Hall, 27600 Hall Rd., Flat the following numbers: Stony der Mountain in Waterford. Call Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 SNACKS WTTH SANTA A special late grouse season runs Rock. 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the Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents a Holiday Festival, "The Colors of Christmas"8pjn. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit featur­ ing Peabo Bryson, Dionne War- wick, James Ingram and Deniece Williams, Tickets $26-$55; call (313)576-5111.

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Organist lony O'Brien per­ forms "The Magical Music of Christmas," with Mo'-rio Nazarenko, soprano, and Dwight Sheetz, Pergola: This ceiling of lights brightens the way for visitors walking through u forest of colorful trees. baritone 8p.m. at the Historic Bedford The­ atre, 17360 Lahser Road at Grand River in Detroit. Tickets $8, available night of perfor­ mance at the box office.

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tHHtjAvn* ^-Ai I*-!) "Love Is everywhere: (Above/ Even the swan* are paired up for "Wild Lights." (Below) This mother1 and baby penguin are two of the- 70 animal sculp­ Thrilling pry and old alike tures on display at the Detroit Zoo.

BY LoffiA ANN CHOWN arms overhead could frighten some sxArrWRrrax passersby. But he's the exception. The Light Shows ^homeeomnLiiet rest of the lions, elephants and kan­ • Wild Light* through Sunday. Jan. 2. 5:3C p.m.-S p.m. Sun­ aybe it's the more than 70 garoos warm the heart with their day-Thursday: fine 5:309 p.m. Friday Saturday ; Cosed Fri­ animal sculptures, many of playfulness. Paired up swans and day-Saturday, Dec 24-25 and Dec. 31Jan. 1;. at .'the Detroit thfm in pairs. Maybe it's mothers and their offspring, includ­ Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road a; Woodward Avenue; Royal SeanGrier is the Giant and ing the tiger and her cub that greet Oak. Admission $4-. $3 chrtctren agfts 2-12, and $3 Detroit Adam Brown is Jack in the becaua* toyo heightens the senses. ZoOrog(c»J Soc^ty-ir»em£>ers, $2 child members,. 1248) 541- Whatever the reason, the Detroit visitors to the display, speak of love 5835, Stagecrafters' Youth Theatre pro­ Zoo's "Wild lights* is becoming a pop­ and family. duction of the musical "Jack and • Wayn« Count) UghtFatt, through Thursday Dec 30, MO ular destination for couples in love. Lobocki especially liked the mon­ ,o.rn. Wednesday Sunday [doted Siitu-'Ckjy. Dec, 25;. a. "There's lots of plates you can sit down and gan, is creative director for the Metropolitan aod 5:30 10:30 p.m. Frtday-Sunday (5 ? per car), 24 Frank enjoy the atmosphere," said Lobocki, who grew up Detroit Landscape Association in Bingham Lloyd Woght Drive, off Ear haft Roa Detroit chil­ "I like that they were animated because ynu dren chanties. Visitor's are encourage to brine i iTonation o! "•"It was nice," added Rotole, a Plymouth resi- canned food,for Ann Arbor Food GathcMor* rjnd Gleaners Food

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By KKK|,Y wynomK - sleigh, and-a toe-tapping "Rockin'Around th*» swrwirmt Christmas Tree," number. -1 Santa ClAus will be making special appearances The dances, music and costumes wen designed, thi* weekend to celebrate the holidays with |<<**J • wifb children f*nd fwmilip'i i" nond Annrosmmtoly little girls and boys, as well as the Henry Ford .'1.000 children and adults attend this show junu Community Full Circle Dance Company. .Birming­ : ally: ham Village Players, and Junior Actors of .rMi-mcinelli ofhvonifi, HFCC dance instructor, is Ridgedale , diroct ing the production which features Red ford residents Springer Cnderwood and Rrittanv Full Circle Dance Company \';\ lento Everyone's favorite holiday xfory, "Twiis the Birmingham Village Players Night Before Chrifltmaa," will be brought to life h\ the Henry Ford Community (Allege Full Circle Join the Village PI fivers m celebrating "A Taffeta f'hriHtmas," B p.m Friday. Dec, 10 nnd 2 p.m Sim- Dance Company 8 pm Friday f>ec. 10 and 2 p m Holiday event: Henry Ford Community Col­ Saturday, Dec, 11 in the Adray Auditorium in the ; dny, Pee. 12 at the playhouse. 752 Chestnut, inn the ea,«t aide'of Wo<«lwa'rd Avenue, two hiix-kfi lege's Full Cirri? Dotwf (•ompany. 'standing MacKenzie Fine Art* Center on HFCC's main cam- 1 pu*. 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn'. Ticket* are «r>uth of Maplei Tickets «re $8 adults, $5, children left to right Ann Morn: Pi-;*i»><'nti, Springer $5 at the door, call Diane Mancinelli «:* 1H i 815 ngfs ;?• 12. To make a reservation for the Dec 10 or IJ'ndenvood and HrittunvWiirnti- hath of Red 6314 for more information \2 performance:cull (248' 644-2075. "A TatTeta fordK Anna M<:M'-an, -yrot ('hr,!Htrnfl.s', wilt also be presented during the- Firs? Santa Claio; wit) visit during the show* com Night Celebration in Birrmnghnrn on Fnday, Der.. eJ, left to righti XaUUu: Gar.uuuuWdlium poised of eight dances. Featured pi<»een include t fit U M ihe Village Plav/'r^ theater New Year'** Kvo Spwht't• <>:< Sonta and dtvtcvn Drugac-:, hrtm; "Stocking Dance.*' set to Claude Boiling'* "Fujjace'" 11 M I he vil!a(fr> nay/'ts-thet p in , f> p.tiv. and 8 p.m. 1 and presented in black tight, Mam S.intn " u> ne'frirmfthi es jire t pin , f> p. thf <7{';N> JI y st-i •''•V.""/ ~n >:-' ^ '.','r \ti;':' }lr!;>>-/ which four elves worry about Santrt falling nfThis '"inoaiw^liJPWl'rKS { 'hrist'>",r^" '<•• •' '•• .'»-v. (" // »»* The Observer A Eccentric/Thursday, December 9,1999

from page El *A Taffeta Christmas" is a af 'A Tiffcts Chfft&ntfci* tie as Cheryl. Peggy Ann Lee as Bloomiield; Nick Boni and Bri- story about an all-girl ainging Donna, and Laura Diane Dooley tanny Moncrieff of Oxford, and gfoujo trying to make it bitf," toM iptaoff el 'r>ww as reggy. Christopher Veal oFClftritston, explained ahaw producer Diane • m WWtm^mM- ^BP'.aWPPWBP^PPlB •BP^WBt% •, Suaan Bonn is the choreogra­ Avon Player* D'Agostino, who ia president­ pher, John Dickinson musical elect of the VUlage Players "It's an altguy ufaglnf tfoup director. You'll find yourself hum­ The Avon Players Youth The- a 19&Q» musical revue for the tit tin IftSOs. ming along as the girl* sing "It's atre will present *Wind of A b«ttd*y*.* Beginning to Look a tot like Thousand Tales" by John Giore, There will be plenty of "Rockin* Christmas," "Silver Bells," and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; Saturday, Around the Christmas Tree," as share all kinds of helpful infor­ some tunes from the 1950s such Dec. 11 at 2 p.m: and 7 p.m.; And the girls present their show, live mation with the audience includ­ as "Sugar in the Morain'* and Sunday, Dec 12 at 2 p,m. at the from the Moose Hail in down* ing how to kiss a boy and beauty "Sincerely," playhouse, 1/4 mile east of tpwn Muncie, Indiana. It's being .tips. :. Rochester Road on the corner of broadcast live by the Dumont TV "The girls interact with the Bidgedale Players Tienken and Washington roads Network*: audience and there are a lot of The Junior Actors of Ridgedale in Rochester Hills, Tickets are Join the Birmingham Village Christmas songs," said Castle/ Players are presenting "Pinoc* $7, call (248) 60a-9071 Players in imagining the scene "They db a commercial for one of chib's Holiday Wish," adapted by The musical show features at this 1960s hm me town hoe- their sponsors, Galaxy Beauty and directed by Lynn Cunuhings three folk tales from faraway down at the Moqae Hall. Products.* of Troy? and Meals with Santa 10 places — Mexico, Japan and a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Middle Europe. "I think this may be the Michi­ Both D'Agostino and Castle agreed "A Taffeta Christinas" is a and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Cast members include Ashley gan premiere" said Dan Castle playhouse 205 W. Long Lake Roseanski of Troy, Julia Rudolf of Birmingham, who is directing show the whole family will enjoy. Road (between Crooks Road and "The kids Won't be totally and Cheri Whitney and Kim the show (written by Rick Lewis) Livernois) in Troy. Walkenhorst of Rochester Hills, with BiH Hayeook. bored," said Castle. Two of the Tickets are $7 per person and women in the abow, including my and Katie Kingman of "A Taffeta Christmas" is a include a meal, the play, and a Rochester. spin-off of "Forever Plaid," a wife, are mothers of young chil­ visit with and gift from Santa- musical about an all-guy singing dren, and they won't let the kids Pictures with Santa are avail­ gTOup in the 1950s. "There will get bored." able for an additional $2. Reser­ be lots of singing," said Castle, Santa'Claus will make a spe­ vations are a must, call (248) "and it will be snowing on stage." cial appearance at the Sunday 988-7049. performance, The cast includes Folk tales: Youth Theatre In addition to singing, the girls tThe cast includes Troy resi­ pause for commercials, and Patty Ward as Kay, Carollee Cas- dents Andrew Kalinowski as the members (left to right, story-teller, Ashley Yount as kneeling) are Ashley Pinocchio, Brian Cummings as Rozanski, Julia Rudolf, SEARCHING FOR MEANING? Gepetto, Karly Gilbey, Melissa Dan Staniszewski, Cheri Gilbey, Haley Niederquell and Whitney, Katie Kingman, Rachel Cooper; James Gieg*1^ AT F X 2 BSB s T N and Stephanie Barcewicz of West and Kirn Walketrftorst. G F I L B W G K T X Q C HBLto W P W E A 0 Y from page E2 N P R K Wild Lights could see them move," said Thursday evening. The dub is rience of seeing a train, moose Kathleen O'Hara and James Lobocki. "That's how they make preparing for the Plymouth and giraffe on the 45-minute Conely in the Wildlife Interpre­ FIND JESUS animation." , International Ice Sculpture Com­ walk. Toward the end of the trail, tive Gallery. The couple werj; The hit of the evening were petition Wednesday-Monday, the sound and sight of a flock of married in the butterfly/hum­ the sleekly swimming otters in Jan. 12-17. Santa is also on hand geese flying overhead made the mingbird garden. At any one the Edward R. Mardigian River to hear children's wishes. Louie evening complete. time, there were three- to four- Otter building. Their acrobatic the Lightening Bug and Sparky Whether giddy from the lights hundred rainbow-hued butter­ antics as they waddled the the Fire Dog accompany him 6-7 or being in love, Lobocki's spirits flies floating through the air in wrong way up a slide left young p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. All these were high. Although there was the 3,800-square-foot garden. and old alike laughing. Halfway activities led Lobocki to long for hot cocoa in the warming tent, "The lights were so pretty that 1 down the trail in the Holden more. she and Rotole weren't cold. by the time you reached the but­ A contemporary worship service Museum of Living Reptiles and "I wish the penguinarium or They were too excited by the terfly garden, it put you in a fes­ Relevant to your life Amphibians, a python, gecko, the bird house was open," said sights and sounds. tive mood for the evening," said skinks and dragong were popu­ Lobocki. "It's not fair the animals can't Myers, a Livonia resident. lar with the littlest visitors. Ice get out to see the lights," said "Everyone was commenting on Sundays, 4:30 p.m. carving, storytelling, and the Walking through a winter Lobocki. the beauty of the site. We wem sounds of choirs and bands wonderland from Christmas lights outside to First United Methodist Chkrch of Plymouth Forever after a pretty meadow inside. It was 45201 N. Territorial Rd. West of Sheldon entertain visitors every evening A ceiling of white lights bright­ at stops along the way. ens the way for visitors walking Shirley Myers' spirits were exciting - the ceremony and see- 734.453*5280 The Henry Ford Community through the forest of colorful soaring as well. She and hus­ mg all the butterflies flying www.pfumc.org College Ice Carving Club creates trees. More than 80,000 people band Ron took in the lights on around the bride and groom." its fleeting sculpture every are expected to thrill to the expe­ their way to the wedding of

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Martin Guerre' on fire at the Fisher Theatre Graphic Magician Prints from the Norton Simon Museum "Martin Guerre" continue* to equal "Les Miz" and "Mis." • 'Martin' is a much tial hreakout songs'in the score. through Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Saigon" as an epic production "How Many, Tears," Bertranrie's Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Perfor­ "Martin" is a much more intimate more intimate story solo, will be an audition standard Now through January 16, 2000 mances 8 p.m. Tuesday-Satur­ storv and is told on an appropri- , for a generation, much like "I day, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday ately smaller scale. There is no Dreamed a Dream" from "Les time following the show's sched­ and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets barricade, no helicopter. There is, Miz " "Live With Somebody'You uled April 2000 opening They are *.•-&•:?. 'J->e : <*rT^"N box office, or call (248/ 645-6666. Napier that will not disappoint Friend" are the men's duets You- T.aste' :---0^- t--^, p»-'-" vvo-v. special effects fan«. Well just call nary performers. Jose Llama can expect to hear them all as pop BY JON Kxrc it "The Wall" and leave the details earned his huge ovation as Oui!- recordings when word j^eis out ,-^. 4 "J y,'-. ±cyyj SPECIAL WRITER for your enjoyment launie, and Michael Arnold as vil­ It will likely be two years before 'or "^ST .<-:''Q^^.iiliOr lage fool Benoit was a particular Panaro, Buntrock and our own "Martin Guerre" comes back on .i "Martm Guerre." the new musi­ favorite, in this most sensitive role. Erin Dilly had better.like New road tour See it now. You'll trea­ cal from the creators of "Lew M»s- There are at least thr^e poten­ erahles" and "MIBS Saigon," is York; they'll be thor« for a long sure the memorv, artistically magnificent. Its pre- ^4C> -:,,*•••.• -•':'• •/ ^* "v w* ftfr.—.,:*.. '• : Broadway run at the Fisher The­ 0 I H wta br Pttio Pata d «T4 boar a( atre ts historically significant. raa ~-IMII-IMI>'tfii 1 - -»TI .'"i'l TIN i It's not a Fisher world premiere BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD Tie mam** *m Mr mpiwp) c* »m "*na- like "Hullo Dolly" and "Fiddler on fm* H*«WT, m*) tm *w » t Gurna Cmwm- fcf the Roof It's not even an Ameri­ Vkal V» • iortDrt) U«nr»qiT)» iMD >w can premiere, the Guthrie Theatre tw«r mvk f>e>#* b> i fwwrx« JWK hn Pfiipr f^^mrvtx in Minneapolis was the show's first stop in the states after a suc­ ArtT*5Jiirai cessful tour in England. However, the Fisher's traditional proscenium stage, unlike the Guthrie's thrust stage, more close­ Gallery Shop ly resembles that of a Broadway The Toledo Museum of Art theatre. Following the Guthrie run is the place to shop for all your gift giving needs this holiday the show had to be totally re- blocked. Other changes will be season and every season. Hand crafted holiday merchandise made based on its three-week stay is in stock now and includes: here. The Fisher is thus entitled to •A share oftryout bragging rights. Ceramic tiles, evening bags, handmade dolls, ornaments, H O I I I) A N 1 A V 4> K I I I And brag they should, as "Mar­ tin Guerre'' will surely take its hand-dyed silk scarves, handmade photo albums, fine gold Clhtrh's Picirns place alongside "Les Mi*" and "Saigon" as An amazing achieve­ and silver jewelry with precious, stones, hand blown glass, ment in theatre With a major- perfume bottles, photographs and paintings. league Cawt, music and lyrics you will remember on the way home and long after, and a love story that has.survived for almost a Holiday Sales Schedule hulf-millennium, "Martin" is a mega-musical for the ages, J**- darol +{ The show is based on the true "Small Works" fine art sale .hlijihSi iiul dtnvrini b\ Charit^ Nohc story of Martin 'Hugh Panaroj, a 14-V^Mr-f>!d boy in the Ifith century November 23 thru December 30 - DeSalle Gallery November 20—December 26 French village of Arttgat who does not consummate his marriage to Glass Sale Meadow Brook Bcrtrande iSnuthfiojd native Erm Dillyi Accused by Jealous rival November 26, 27 & 28 -Robinson Gallery Theatre (juillaume (Jose Liana! and the Oakland \ iifvtTMfv % suspicious Catholic villagers of l*T(iU'*.Moriiti Tbvatrc incurring the wrath of God on Jewelry Sale their crops, Martin flees to become November 26, 21'& 28 - Robinson Gallery For tickets call a soldier in the Religious War*, the Box Office Seven years later, when Martin is stabbed in battle, he asks best (248) 377-3300 Fiber Sale '^•'ir*, ,*, ."H'Ji?^f '•!'>••• >, • friend Arnaud (Stephen Buntrocki, as a final wish, to tell Bertrande December 2,3 & 4 •TVkds A\M) aviuiahk- a! all that. he's sorry. 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A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area

THEATER at 'the Pontchartrain Hotel, FOLK/BLUEGRAS8 Washington Blvd. and Jeffaraon, CENTURYwaammmsassam TMfATM! WCKS4EQEL Detroit. No cover. (313) 965 *Forbjdden Hollywood," through Saturday, Dec. 11, at The Ark, 0200/(248) 354-1194. Dec. 31,1:30 p.m. Wednesdays- 316. S. Main, Ann Arbor. (734) and Sundays, 7:30 p.m. 763-8587. Wednesdaya/Thursdays, 8:30 AUDITIONS 1 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 ', i IV , 'Jl gggggggflgg POETRY/ p.m. Saturdays, and 5:30 p.m. UVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC SPOKEN WORD Sundays, at the Century Theatre, Auditions for the youth orchestra 333 Madison Avenue, Detroit. will be held Saturday. Jan. 22. POETRY SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN $24.50-$34.50. (313) 963-9800, For more information or to sched­ Workshop for poets looking for ule an appointment, call (734) more members, 2-4 p.m. third DETROIT WERTORY THEATRE 591-7649. Tuesday of month, in the Jenkins •Revival at Possum Kingdom NOW THEATRES rooms on the third floor of the • Community Church,* through Auditions for "Fiddler on the Livonia Civic Center Library, Dec. 31. at the theater, 13103 Roof,'7:30 p.m, Wednesday- 32777 Five Mile,east of Woodrow Wlison, Detroit. $15. trockand Thursday. Dec, 1516, at the Novi (313) 868-1347. Farmington Road. (734) 762- Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile. 7586. FISHER THEATRE Southfield (248) 347-0400. "Martin Guerre.."• continues through native Erin STAQECRAFTERS 2ND STAGE Sunday, Dec. 19,. at the theater, Dilleyaskthe DANCE Auditions for 'Forever Plaid," Detroit. (248) 645-6666. age-old ques­ tion "what's in Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 13-14, at EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE OEM THEATRE the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Holiday Dance Spectacular, 8 "Escanaba in da Moonlight," a a name" as Lafayette, Royal Oak, For perfor p.m. Saturday, Dec, 11. and 2 comedy by Jeff Daniels, through iheystaras mances Feb. 25-27, March 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 12, at Lake Feb. 13, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. soul-mates in and 10-12. (248) 541-4832. Orion High School Performing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays- ^Martin THEATRE OUILO OF UVONIA . Arts Center, 495 E. Scripps. Lake Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, and^ Guerre,* now REDFORD Orion. $12, $10 seniors/stu­ 2 p.m.-and 6 p.m. Sundays, at The guild is searching for direc­ dents. (248) 693-5436. the theater, 33 Madison Ave., through Sun­ tors, choreographers, musical UVONIA CIVIC BALLET Detroit. (313) 963-9800. day, Dec. 19 at the Fisher directors/and all others interest­ 7;30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 11, and Theatre, ed in musical comedy theater. 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the '.- . COLLEGE Detroit Per­ Call (313) 531-0554'for informa­ Clarenceville High School U-M THEATRE ~ formances 8 tion, or deliver resumes and let­ Auditorium, 20155 Middlebelt "The Tempest," 8 p.m. Thursday- ters of interest to the Theatre 'Road, Livonia, $13. $10 p.m. Tuesday* Guild, 15138 Beech Daly, across seniors/students, $8 ages 59. Saturday, Dec. 9-11, and 2 p.m. Saturday,2 Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Power from the Township Hall in (734) 427-9103 Center for the Performing Arts, p\m. Satur­ Redford. POLISH ALLIANCE DANCERS OF . Huron and Fletcher streets, Ann day-Sunday YOUTH COMPETITION DEARBORN Arbor, $18, $14, $7 students. and 7:30 p.m. The Plymouth Symphony .Dance and language classes for (734} 764-045Q. Sunday Orchestra is looking for.contes­ ages 3 to adult have begun WSUHILBERRY Tickets $15 to tants for Its Youth Competition to Saturday mornings at Prince nf ' "Some Americans Abroad," $60.50, avail­ be held in December at Evola Peace Church, on Altar Road. . through Feb. 5, at the theater able at the box Music of Canton. In addition to Dearborn. (313) 581-3181. 4743 Cass, Detroit. $11-$18. office, or call orchestral instruments, piano STARDUST BALLROOM . (313) 577-2972. (248)645- contestants are also being Dance parties 9 p.m. Fridays, sought, winners will perform on lessons also available, at the 6666 * ^ •»• . .-•,..*U •—•-.»-•••,•• |« * •» '.MM. r>k>i,M>i. «.f COMMUNITY LI re jvyul ^uiiccl v;» MI 1 twyi i^cn > Mi dancG SiwdtO, <:wv*j-t THEATER 2000. (734) 451-2112. Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. $8.(248) 356-5678. CHORUS LINE AUDITIONS W. lOMile, Novi. $10, $8 -WILD LIGHTS" WALK THROUGH VICTORIAN CHORAL Ages high school and older be COMEDY prepared to sing and dance for advance. (248) 347-0400. Continues through Sunday, Jan. CHRISTMAS UVONIA CIVIC CHORUS • the show. Bring a snapshot of STAGECRAFTERS YOUTH THEATRE 2, 5:30-8 p.m, Sundav-Thursdav, Carolers, hot cider and home­ LCC presents "Once Upon a JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB yourself to auditions, 7 p.m. "Jack & the Giant," 7 p.m, until 9 p.m, Friday-Saturday, at made cookies 5-9 p.m. Friday- December" 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Steve McGrew through Saturday. Monday-Tuesday, Jan 3-4. Call Thursday-Friday, Dec. 9-10, 11 the Detroit Zoo, Woodward and I Saturday, Dec, 10-11, at the Irish 19, at Clarenceville High School Dec. 11. at the club above backs are set for Wednesday, a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 696. Royal Oak. $3 members ($2 Lace Bed and Breakfast. 1073 Auditorium on Middlebelt, south Kicker's All American Grill, Jan. 5., all at Scottish Rite 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, ages 2-12), $4 non-members ($3 Penniman, Plymouth. $5. to. ben­ of Eight Mile, Livonia. Free. 36071 Plymouth Road, Livonia 8 Cathedral Theatre in the Masonic at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. ages 2-12). (248) 541-5835. efit AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center. RISING STAR SINGERS p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 8 Temple, 500 Temple, Detroit. Lafayette, Royal Oak. $7, $5 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Domino p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and (313) 535-8962. Performances ages 17 and under. (248) 541- FAMILY CLASSICAL Farms; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at Saturdays. Third Level Improv run Feb. 18-27. 6430, EVENTS Henry Ford Museum. (734) 354- and new talent nights, 8 p.m. BIRMINGHAM MUSICALE 9825. Sundays ($5). (734) 2610555. MANET ANT THEATRE A TIME FOR CHRISTMAS 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the SPECIAL EVENTS SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEQE JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago," This musical production packs Congregational Church of • through Sunday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. COMMUNITY CHOIR PAISANOS ARTRAJN USA the house every year, with its Birmingham. 1000 Cranbrook Thursday-Saturday and 7 p.m. Holiday concert featuring Leo Dufour Thursday-Sunday, Dec. Artrain USA, the nation's only combination of "It's a Wonderful Road at Woodward. Bloomfield Sunday, at the theater, 2357 Mozart's "Regina Coeli" and 9-12. at the club, 5070 Schaefer traveling art museum on tram, Life" and 'Scrooge-" Plan now for Hills. (248) 335-7160. Caniff, Hamtramck. $10. $35 Rachmaninoff's "Ave Maria" as Road. Dearborn. (313) 584-8885 returns with the "Artistry of shows 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA season tickets available until well as other seasonal favorites, MA1NSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE Space" featuring artworks from and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday "The Nutcracker with Ballet Dec. 19.(313) 365-4948. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. at St. 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. {734i NASA and the National Air and and Sunday, Dec. 11-12, Internationale Thursday, Dec. 9, PTD PRODUCTIONS Matthew's United Methodist 996-9080. Space Museum art collections Northville Christian Assembly, to Sunday, Dec. 19, at the "Our Town," 8 p.m Thursday- Church, 30900 Six Mile, between : 11 a.m. to 6 p..m. Saturday- 41355 Six Mile Road, NorthvilJe. Detroit Opera House. (313) 576- MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE Sunday, Dec. 9-12 and Thursday- Merriman and Middlebelt, Sunday, Dec. 11-12, at 1100 N. (248) 348-9030 Translation for 5111/(313) 874-SiNG. Laughs are at the club. 269 E. Saturday, Dec. 16-18, at the Livonia. Donations will be accept­ Main, Ann Arbor. (734) 747- the hearing impaired scheduled UVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Fourth St., Royal Oak. 8 p,m, Riverside, Ypsilanti. (734) 761- ed, (248) 349^175/( 734) 462- 8300. Admission is free but for the7 p.m. show on Dec. 11- . The Dearborn Ballet Theatre Tuesdays-Thursdays. 8:15 p.m 5202/(734)482^8666, 4435. donations are encouraged". CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PROGRAM dances "The Nutcracker* with and 10:45-P.m. Fridays- Children are invited to make their Get ready to be greeted by bell- orchestra 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Saturdays, and 7:30 p.m. DINNER THEATER . JAZZ " Sundays, (248) 542-9900 or own artwork 1-5 p.m. in the ringers and enjoy desserts at the : 11, at Churchill High School, http://www.comedycastle.com. BACI THEATRE Creation Station art center locat­ 23rd annual Nardin Park celebra^ 8900 Newburgh", north of Joy OEM JAZZ TRIO SECOND CITY "Flanagan's Wake," 8 p.m. ed in the NEW Center. $1, tion of Christmas. Choirs will per­ Road, Livonia. $15, $10 stu- Performs 7-11 p.m. Fridays- "Phantom Menace to Society" Thursdays-Fridays, 7 p.m. and 10 CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS form carols, 2 p:m. Sunday, Dec, dents/chtidren. (734) 421- Saturdays, at the Century Ciud Wednesday-Sunday. 2301 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6 Experience an old-fashioned 12, Nardin Park United Methodist 1111/(734) 464-2741. Restaurant, 333 Madison Ave., Woodward Ave., Detroit. p.m. Sundays ($25Thursdays Christmas in a Candlelight glow. Church, 29887 W. Eleven Mile •UVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC Detroit. (313) 963-9800. Mainstage comedy acts: $10 and Sundays/and $30 Fridays- 6 p.m. Sunday-Monday. Dec. 26- Road, Farmington Hills. $5 fee. • Presents their "Winter Splendor* RICH K. TRIO Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays), and "Tony n' Tina's (248) 476-8860. concert featuring selections, from 8 p.m, Fridays-Saturdays, at Big . 27, Greenmead's Historic Village Sundays, $17.50 on Fridays, and Wedding," 7:30 p.m. Thursday^ POLISH CHRISTMAS EVE Wagner to a Star Wars medley, Fish, 700 Town Center Dr., Buildings. Tickets $7/person and $19.50 on Saturdays. (313) 965 Fridays, 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wigilia features performance by noon Saturday, Dec. 11, at Dearborn. (313) 336-6350, family tickets $20 in advance. 2222. Saturdays, arid 2 p.m. and 6:30 (248) 477-7375. ' the Radomianie Polish Folk Churchiil High School Auditorium, MATT MICHAELS TRIO p.m. Sundays, at 40 W. pike, HOLIDAY CONCERT Dance Ensemble, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8900 Newburgh, north of Joy With vocalist Judi Cochill 8 p.m. Pontiae. (248) 745-8668/(248) Eastern Michigan. Department of Dec. 12, at the Stitt Post No. Road, Livonia. $6 adults, $3 Wednesday, Dec. 15, with saxo­ MUSEUMS AND 645-6666. 232, 23850 Military Road, seniors/students, (734) 591- phonist Larry Nozero 8 p.m. TOURS Music presents a Holiday •MaMa»aaawiiMMMMi^MMaaa^B^B^MMa^^^M^^^^^^»^ Concert by the BarnNH Concert Dearborn Heights. $1.9, $13 chil­ 7649/(734) 422-6439. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Ron's ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM dren age 12 and under. (734) •.. Fireside Inn, 28937 Warren, east YOUTH Band and Ypsiianti Community PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY The museum re-opened its doors 427-8640. of Middlebelt Road. Garden City FROPDCT10N8 Choir, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. ORCHESTRA Oct. 18, and the celebration con­ POLISH CHRISTMAS OPLATEX $5 cover. (734) 762-7756 at ' mmmmamBSBBSBBBBss&gggGSB9, Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti, PSO, with the Plymouth Canton tinues with more than 250 inter Wigilia features PRCUA Wielic2ka Ballet Company, presents "The Ron's Fireside Inn. 28937 , " A*SOTS FA1LES" ••' Free, ''.••.'••' active exhibits intended to moke Dancers, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nutcracker".2 p.m. and 7:30 Warren, east of Middlebelt Road, Starring Jim west who introduces LIVING NATIVITY science fun, at the museum. 220 Dec. 11, at the Tom Dooiey K of p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and 3 Garden City. $5 cover. (734) the fabtes through classical 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 E, Ann St., Ann Arbor, Hours are C Hall, 28945 Joy Road, between p.m. Sunday, Dec, 12, at 762-7756. music , puppetry and storytelling, p.m. Friday-Sunday; Dec-10-12, 10 am. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Middlebelt and Inkster. $12, $10 Plymouth Salem High School JANET TENAJ TRIO 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. at : in the Lower Public Courtyard of Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. ages 7-12 $6 ages 6 and under. Auditorium, 46181 Joy Road and Featuring Sven Anderson, piano the Michigan Theater, 603 E. First Baptist Church, Wlllet* and Sunday. $6, $4 (734)591-2079/(313)531- Canton Center. Canton. $17 and Kurt K/ahnke, bass, 11:30 Liberty, Ann Arbor. $10. (734) Bates, Birmingham, Free, but Children/seniors/students (734! 6986. adults/seniors, $10 students K- a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, at 763-TKTS. donations encouraged. (248) 995-5439. Fishbone's Restaurant, 29244 w^^^Nfc • *",* 644-0550. 12. and $5 Sugar Plum Teas that DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM follow Saturday-Sunday matinees. Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. Run* J p.m. Sunday. Jan 16, 23, METRO DETROIT WOODWORK** B ENEF ITS "Frontiers to Factories: 30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, (734)4512112. (248)351-2925. •ROCWN'AROUND THE Detrolters at Work 17011901,' 22, »;Sc«tlih Rite Cathedral SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEOE PAUL VEKTIMMttJA Noon ;o 7 p.m. ftJday, Dee. 10; CHfWSTMASTRET formerly known as "Furs to . theatre, *i»asonfc Temple, 500 Violinist Megan Retter and 8 p.m, Thursday, Dec. 9, at Factories,* with a new Land 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. An evening of dinner, a silent \ Tampte, Oe*rd*t. (313) 535*962 pianist Micheie Cooker perform Edison's, 220 Merrill, Office, a 'Wheel of Fortune" '•.'it; W't6;*'*i'te-*d*ri. auction, dancing and live music 7:30 p.m. Friday, OeCi 10. in the Birmingham. No cover. (248) style land acquisition interactive. mmtuirmmmvmm ^ SUTH^, Dee. 12, at"the Nov< by The Earth Angels, 7 p.m. -Windof iThcVModTfwe* a Forum Recital Hall at the college, 645-2150. three new video Screen interac Expo Canter, 43700 Expo Center Saturday, Dec. It, at the tnagioet/ musical Journey of few. 18600 Haggerty, between Six ED WILLS fives, a documentary video, a Dftve. Novi. S8. children under Bouthftald Centre for the Arts. ' tales from fare*ey piflcea, 8 p.m. and Seven MUe, Livonia. Free. The pianist pefems 5:30-9:30 new Heavy Industry section and age 12 free.i«00> «£8257. 24350 SouthfteW Roed, south of PrWey, Dae. 10, 2 pm. and 7 (734)462*4400, ext. 5218. p.m. Thursdays, at the Century a display explaining Deti'ort s RAU1MMMM CtUMMION 10 Mile. $25, to benefit the p,m, Saturday, Dec. 11, and 2 Club Rastaura/rt, 333 Madison move from "Stove Capital of the Complete With sit-down dinner. annual Southfletd tea Company p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Ave., Detroit, (313) 963-9800. World" to the Motor City, auto premium bar. coittedlah and •denej fhOW. (245)354-9357, POPS/SWING Avon Ptayhouae, 1185 Tienken mobile capital of the world, at Ing, Friday, Dec. 31. Pine Knob JIM PARAWUmmmmtmSmuAaA^Bi A COMPAN Y Road, aaet of Rocheater Roed, •o*ooLCRArrcoutaE WORLD MUSIC the museum, 5401 Woodward Carnage Houee; Ctartraton, tl29 Reenter M. f 7, (243) 608- imimnju. wwwini •Frank Sinatra Tribute,* 830 *mammmmmmmmmmmmma& Ava. (at Kirby). Detroit. Museum par pareon. Call (248) 6734932. •«077. •• 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Setutday, p.m. to midnight. Fridays- •NeSHT m MOflOCCO* hours are 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m RAMO riTY miRIITMOl ' MWQINf THftffRt " . Dec. 9-11, entertainment by Saturdays through November, at Featuring Hassan Hakmoun with, Wednesday-Friday. 10 a.m. 5 p.m . 'J*c* *n the Beenateik.* through Good Neighbors All and the col- Andiamo Italia Wast, 6676 guests Marcus Beigrav* and Saturday Sunday. Free admission Sunday, Jan. 16, at tha theater, Starring the tioekettes Friday, . (age's Madrigal Singers, in the Telegraph Road at Map**, Wendell Harrison, 7 p.m. Friday, Wednesdays; S3 for adults, 198 C. Wain. Morthvflte. $7. thfougfi Friday, Dec, 30! at the waterman Centar on campus, Btoomflaid Wils. (246) 665^300. Dec 10, In the Anderson Theatar $1.50 seniors and children ages <24*>34MU0. Pot Theatre, Detnstt t20-tS5. 18600 Haggerty, between Six AltUKO iNSiTOaj at Henry Ford Museum. 10900 12 18: frae for children ages tl Tha musieal irnpraaalonist sings (248) 645^666/(24^ 433^ and Seven Mite roads, Livonia. Oakwood, Dearborn, $30, $15, and younger Thursdays Sundays "A Motown Tribute." Voices *A Chrtstmas CardC 7:30 p,m. 1615./' • . •35 Proceeds go to the student (313)842-7010/(313)664 (313) 833-1805 or include Stevie Wonder, Sammie Friday-Saturday. Dec. 10-12 end scholarship h^d. (734} 462- 200/(248) 6456666. http://www.detroithistoftcal.orii; a-pjiw Suodey^Sac, 12, at Ina D*v*» Jr»ft^cicJ f

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~Continuc4 from previous page BARENAKED LAMES Arbor. $15. (734) 99&S555 MAZJNOA SflTROCK per forms Thursday-Sunday; After: , DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER With Tal Bachman. 7:30 p.m. THEOAOOITl With Sublimation and 12 Angry Thursday, Dec 23. Bogey s Bar work party with Joint Venture 6-9" (MAX movies include "Tropical Saturday, Jan. 1, The Palace of With My Superhero, 6 p.m. Steps. 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. and Grill, 142 E. Waited Lrte p.m. Fridays, aH «t the club, Rainforest" at 10 a.m. Mondays- Auburn Hills, Tickets $50 and Friday, Dec. 10, The Shelter, 431 30, Blmd Pig. 208 S. First Street. Drive, Walled Lake, (248) 669- 15414 Telegraph, Redtord, (313) Fridays, "Thrill Ride: The .Science $35 reserved. (248) 645-6666 E. Congress, Detroit. All age's. Ann Arbor, $4. (734) 996-8555 1441 533*4477 of Fun' at 1 p.m. Mondays THE BEACH BOYS $6.(313) 961-MELT MAKYMCGUiRE fUnSTYN SMYTH CLUTCH CAROOS/MtU STREET Fridays, and "Everest" and 8 p.m. Saturday/Dec, 11, The QHETTOB1LUES 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, Borders 10 p.m Wednesday, Oec. 22, 'Flashback* night with "The "Whales" multiple showings Palace of Auburn Hills. $25, $15 With Colonel Sun perform for Books and Music. 3924 Baldwin Fifth Avenue Ballroom, 25750 Planet" WPLT on level two seven days a week, at the cen­ for general admission, (248) 645- Owner Roy Goffett's Birthday Road, Auburn Hiiis. Free. Aii Novi Road, Novi. (248) 735-4011 C* Carnripla *R I1AUS CAA-Win 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 9, Qat.jrijays at th^ rM'-fb. 1815 N. EDDY CAMPBELL HOWUNO DIABLO* •auiiuay. |jijf 5ji-ti;jj. JONAS Kart's Cabin. 9779 Gotfredson. Mam St. •:at 12 M;lei. Royal Oak HENRY FORD ESTATE-FAIR LANE 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, Fifth With The Still. 9:30 p.m.. With A. Coupla Fat Guys, 10 p.m. Plymouth. (734) 455-8450 Free before 10 p.m. nightly, 21 "The Spirit of Christmas" contin­ Avenue Ballroom. 25750 Novi Saturday, Dec. 18. Blind Pig, 208 Friday. Dec. 31, Fifth Avenue TELEGRAPH and oider (248) 589-3344 or ues through Dec. 31, enjoy guid­ Road. Novi. No cover, (248) 735-' S. First Street, Ann Arbor. $5. Ballroom,.25750 Novi Road. With Moods for Moderns arti www 'hegrooveroom com ed historic tours of the estate 4011 (blues) (734) 996-8555; With Face, 8 Novi. No cover. (248) 735-4011 Capture the Flag. 7 p,m, Sunday. JOS KEY CLUB festively decorated for the holi­ CHAIN REACTION p,m. Friday. Dec. 31, Magic Bag, \* '-.*!. . .-w t*f r»H"- «• •- ^ <-•• • *" •• '* ^- *"i" STEVE NARDE1IA L>C7%» . ^u, »>L, nxuicns i FOH, ~*^A days. Special events include Tea, 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, Token 22920 Woodward Avenue, il^irMiig ff VMIH,X*^7>3 " ! 11 ' itib 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec. IO E. Congress, Detroit, $5. All food buffet, $1 off drinks, featur Tour and Treasure, Thursday- Lounge. Westiand. (rock) Ferndale. $20. 21 and over. 11. Fox and Hounds. 1560 ages. (313) 961-MELT -ng Matt Saf'anak, jimmy Friday. Dec. 9 10, and Monday. CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND (248) 544r3030 Woodward Avenue. Bloomfield RANDY VOUN A SONIC BLUES SuH'va", Mart DOiron and WJZ Dec. 20: Holiday Luncheon YOUNO ICP BIG BAUER CHRISTMAS Hills. Free. Ail ages (248) 644- 9 p.m Friday, Dec. 10, Ford Roaa doors at 4:45 p.m: Wednesda>s Concerts Dec. 9-10: Santa's 8 p.m. Monday, Jan, 24."The PARTY 4800 (blues) Bar and Grill. 35505 Ford Road Ladies Night featuring Rod Workshop Fridays. Dec. 10 and Palace of Auburn Hills, Tickets With The Psychopathic Rydas. 8 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ROCK FEST Westiand. Free *.A anu over. ,f Jl. Gar> If; Candies and Carols Dinner S76, $51, and $40.50 reserved. p.m, Saturday, Dec. 18. The With Blind Share, Branded, GBS (734) 721-8609 (blues) Mumford and WtZ', aoors at ™ Sunday, Dec. 12; and Candlelight Eight ticket limit per person. Shelter. 431 E, Congress, and Tequila Mockingbird will bat­ JACK WHITE AND THE BRICKS p.m. Thursdays, Matt Saf'anaK Tours Sunday-Monday, Dec. 26- (248) 645-6666 or (248) 377- Detroit. AH ages. Sold Out. tle it out, 8 p.m, Saturday, Dec. With Come Ons, 10 pm, Friday. WIZ. Rod Norman. Gar> 27. at 4901 Evergreen Road, 0100 ALAN JACKSON : 11, Oakland Center Gold Room. Dec. 17 313.jac. upstairs from Mumford, Marc DOiron and Jimmy Dearborn. (313) 593-5590 or DEATHQIRL.COM With Lonestar, 8 p.m. Saturday. Oakland University Campus, Jacoby's. 624 Brush Street. $5 Su"ivan pef^ofm $^ cover 3nd www, umd.umrLh.edu.''fan I ant: With Sweatysuedeiips. 8 p.m. Feb. 5, The Palace ot Auburn Rochester, Free. AH ages, (248) 18 and over. (313) 962 7067 doors at 7 p.m. Fridays ana HENRY FORO Saturday. Dec. 11, The Shelter, Hills. Tickets $32.50 and 370-4925 (garage rock) Saturdays, an at trie ciuo. 1 MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Ail $25.50.(248)645-6666, i THE O-JAYS & THE WHISPERS WORKHORSE MOVEMENT Nortn Saginaw, Pont:sc '248 Rising Star Singers perform 2 ages. $5.(313) 961-MELT MRS OF CLAY With Gerald Levert, 9 p.m. Friday. With Forge and Fringe, Thursday 338-7337. -ouelmg pianos, p.m. Sunday, Dec 12; "The DEEP SPACE 6 „M 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10,. Clutch Dec. 31. Fox Theatre, Detroit. Dec 16. Blmd Pig, 208 S, First LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB Magic of Flight." IMAX Mm con 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Decr 16, Cargo, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac An Tickets $75. $62.50. i248i 645- Street. Ann Arbor. :734) 996- Dance .night for teens ages 15 tinues through' Friday, Dec. 31 on Karl's Cabin. 9779 Gotfredson ages. Tickets $15 advance 6666 8555 19, 8 p.m, to 1 am F'rjav.s an$ the hour 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Road, Plymouth. (734) 455-8450 (248) 645-6666 ORIGINAL HITS YOUNG COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Saturdays at tne c.'ub, 1172 N Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:.30 DISCIPLINE FREDDY JOHNSTON : 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 20. rox WITH STEVE WARINER Pontiac Trail Wa, eo La*e Ages p.m, Friday and 9 a m, to 9:30 10 p.m, Saturday, Jan. 8,.Lilts 8 p,m, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7th and Hounds, 1560 Woodward 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 15-19. -2^8 926'9^60 p.m. Saturday ($7.50, $6,50 21, 2930 Jacob. Hamtramck. 21 House, 7 N. Saginaw Street, Avenue, Bloomfield Hills. Free. All State Theatre, Detroit, Tickets MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER seniors and children ages 5-12. and older. (313) 875-6555 Pontiac. All ages. $10. (313) ages. 1248; 644 4800 $27. 50, $22.50. (248) 645- 'Good Sounds.' A-t" muS'C'hs $6 members and children under DOMESTIC PROBLEMS 961-MELT PILFERS 6666 The Tonehead Co'iec-.^e anc' age 4). (313) 271-1570. at the With The Velvet Beat, 9:30 p.m. BETTY JOPLIN AND FRIENDS With The Exceptions and 20 MILES •mages o> Thomas V-deo, 9^ museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Friday. Dec. 10. Blind Pig'. 208 S. 9:30 p.m, Friday-Saturday. Dec Wnstrocket, 7 p.m, Sunday, Dec. Featuring,Judah Bauer of Jon Fridays at Magic Stx* IS a^c Dearborn. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 First Street, Ann Arbor, $5. (734) 17-18. Bird of Paradise. 207 S. r 19, The Shelter, 431 E: Spencer Blues Explosion, and older. Free. V\ori- Release p.m. daily; $12:50. $11.50 996-8555 Ashley Street; Ann Arbor. $5 Congress, Detroit, $7. Alt ages J8X and Bob Log; 8 p.m. ROCK 'n -Bow r-.appy r*our wnf seniors. $7.50 kids 5-12. mem EKOOSTIC HOOKAH cover.17341 662-8310 (jazz) (313) 961 MELT Thursday, Jan, 27, Tne Shelter. .powtirg. r>us;c a'"0 compirmenta tiers and children under 5 free. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 17- THE JUDDS PODUNK 431 E. Congress. Detroit $8- An '> food from t*e Majest-c Cafe. (313) 271-1620. 18. Magic Bag, 22920 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 10, The ages, (313) 961.MELT. >S p m. F"L!IJI>S at Garde". Bow MEADOW BROOK HALL Woodward Avenue, Ferndale. $12 1819, The Palace of Auburn ; f Shelter. 431 E. Congress, 2XL $6, 16 and o de . 'Rock ^ Tours of the 110-room historic advance. (248) 544-3030 Hills. Tickets on sale Dec. 11 for Detroit, All ages. Tickets $6. Friaay Saturday. Dec, 1718, Bow-' wif: D;,De: vnareai. 9 mansion built by Matilda Dodge ELECTRIC BOOGALOO $65, $32,50 and $25, (248: r : .313) 961-MELT or 8.ogey's Bar and Gnu, 142 f. p.m. Fr.days a d DJ Gu*'.e'0a' 9 Wilson, widow of auto pioneer With Clovis Minor and Giant, 645-6666. r www,961melt.com Wailed Lane Drive, Waited Lake. p m. -Saturdays at Garrje Sow: John Dodge and her second hus­ 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, Blind BB KING : (248; 6691441 Free. IS and o de'. "The E'.ra s Pig, 208 S. First Street, Ann THE PORTERS band Alfred G. Wilsoo, on the With Bobby "Blue" Bland, 7 p.m. Nest." pun* roc** night wi'h ,>>e With Driftweed, 10 p.m. .campus of Oakland University, Arbor. $5. (734) 996-8555 3f>0 10 p.m.. Sunday, Dec. 12. • Thursday, Dec, 30. 3l3.jac pe- *o-"rar'Ci:-s Mones;s Rochester $12. $6 children ages WDRQ ELECTRIC KRINGLE JINGLE Royal Oak Music Theatre. Royai rv upstairs from Jacoby's. 624 CJ L , f-fee.'is a c 3-12,(248)3703140 Starring Sugar Ray, Blessid Union "Oak, Tickets on sale $55, (248! Brush Street, $5, 18 andovei WWfifWMIMMMM^i**^^*^^ O'-dt!"' "Sou: Sr-akfrCOW!"-" *!•• D.;, PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM of Souls. Enrique Igiesias, Lou 645-6666 or www. ticketmas- (313) 962 7067 1 r&D/punk.i ALVtN'S Big Andy..? 0 '<'• Tjefioays at "Celebrate the Century" exhibit Sega, Jessica Simpson, LFO, ter.com The HuSh Party with resident Djs THE PRIME MINISTERS Magic StiC.K. F'oe. 21 and ootv continues at the museum, 155 5. Shaggy, Amber, Len, Mandy KING KONGA Melvm HHI and Cent, 10 0 m. Friday., Dec: 17, River town (313( 833-9700 Main, Plymouth. $2. $50 kids. Moore, 6 p,m, Saturday, Dec. 18, 10 p.m. Friday, Dec: 10. Fifth Mondays, and Club Color, featu? Saloon. 1977 Woodbndge, . MOTOR LOUNGE $5 family. (734) 455 8940. Joe Louis Arena. Detroit. Tickets Avenue Ballroom. 25750 Novi mg funk and d^sco, S D m •"Baci" Room Mo^oavs,. se'.s:e- $39.31. $29,31. Call (248) 645 Detroit. 18'and over.-.; 31.3) 56 7 SPIRIT OF FORD Road, Novi, No cover. (24fi! 735 Wednesdays :^ee before 10 ; f 6020 industnei:. e^-p oy'ee app ev r. or Interactive automotive- sconce 6666 4011 (world music). p.iri.i at the club-. 5756 Cass n^gh!. 9 p.m. to 2 a m. Mondays „ ESHAM AND NATAS RACHEL AND KAPP and technology experience w>th KRESCENT 4 Avr , Det'Oit. $5 18 and older Fr : 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. .15. Fo». ee 21 and ooer; " Paiviv \w. th exhibits and theaters lor all ages. With Workhorse Movement. With Small Craft Sighting, 9:30 •i3l3) 832 2355 or ww* aivins Dj's Derek'F";-!";i3:Mo. fc-.r- r.-d Friday, Dec. 17, Gluten Cargo. 65 and Hounds, 1500 Woodward NASCAR Pit Stop Challenge. p.m. Wednesday Dec 22. Rtmri ,'xtcomcom f Avenue, Bloomfieiti HiUs, Free, A>I Deep. 10 p "i tc: 2 a m. Turbo Tour foil-motion simulator E. Huron at Mill Street, Pontiac Pig. 208 S. First Street Ann ages. -, 248; 644 4800 < blues:- ARB0R-BREW1N6 COMPANY • Tuesdays :^ a,r'd'o';der ride. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m daily. at Tickets $12 (2451 645-6666. Arhrv $3 (734)996-8555 Lat1" darKe night 9:30 p.'i'1 to JAKE REICHART Md» 'Hum C'V*,r|i.!*>' I''' ^ "' i.)=,; b Carv.t* Woodward Avenue, Ferndale. $6, 38840 W. Six Md Thuisdays * ;, J. i Jan 16, The Palace of Auburn Books and Music, 3924 Baldwin gUrtarist Oan Faehnie.'on Dec- 8 Books and Music, 30995 Orchard r (2481669-1441 afte'ward. ."8 ano otder- \2K Mi IK firsts $39.50 and $29.50 Hoad. Auou-n Hills. F ec. Ali 9, i,0»ei $5, PAU'I Kt'Piger's Cas\ dance nig»-t. 10,fw Sa'.tirdavs Lake Road. Farmmgton Hills. on sale. <248i 645-6666 SATIN DOLLS ages (248) 335-5013 \acoustic ,v Street ^wrngtet ptavs Dixieland 5 "Inc.'negater " 9 ;> We^^td,^-^. Free. All ages. (248) 137-0110: FREED 8 p.m. Friday. Dec 10. B6rrt+v«i' holiday 1 pm to 8 D m every Fndav covei : p f 9-.30 p.m, Sunday: Dec 19. Dick n The She' te $6 21 a^d o'.dr With I Hate Mars, Red Dye 9. LIQUID *OUt Bn«r c, *ft7' * &m ij>; Atnorew s una Trip Sne'ipr sr<> O'Dow's, 160 W, Maple Road, 9 30 p.m. Thursday, Dec, 23. Hocnester Ho,v} Kocrsester Miirs 9 p.m Saturday. Dec. H. Motor car be seen 9pm Sundays, Birmingham. 21 and over (248) at 431 i. Co'ig;e-!ss. Dettot Bimd Pig, 208 S, First Street. Detroit. 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck ;248) 652 0558 ;vocal dua'tet.': free an at the 00b 207 S •313- Qfl-Mf!.! •:••> AV,VS 642-1135 (folk/pop/rocM Ann Arbor. $4. (734) 9968555 JO SERRAPERE l 18 and older Ttcket price to be • AsrilPv Street, ^'iri Arbor ; 734', ANN ARBOR FOLK FESTIVAL FREE5TYLERS SOUND SYSTEM With her Red Hot Tailpiece ^l.mft CCir.- announced (3131 369 0080 662 8310 ua.v Featuring Shawn Colvm, Alio 10 pm Friday, Dec. 10. St. Section. 8 p;m, Fnciav De< \0. STATE THEATRE 1 M tt THE LOVEMASTERS BLIND PM Guthrie, Great &g S* *, «» Andrews Han. 43i E Congress Xnodes Cafe, ferndale: $6 :248j ' lgn.it*or> ' Oiirii <,• :, g'-'t !'•} f. r- With KiHswiTch and Agent 009, SW'i'ljJ fibiitv" nighl witri darKP ! Watroba and more, f> i> r\ TAJA SCV1LU Sfllu'davs a- hf ,J( ',.\ lb LVUoil. $6 18 ano over (313) 1.0 p.m. Saturday.. Dec.. 18 r '«>^sen^ danong. 7 pm S*.i^rtavs Saturday. Jan 29 Mil* 961 MELT 8 pm Wediywlav, Df*<: 15 H Wt>-j'*/0't Oovfr .U3 iac. upstairs from j'acoby'v at• thf (Muh 2(38 S First St *nn Auditorium, 8?5 N University.. FULLY LOADED 4ndrp*s Mali 431 F Congresv charge. 18rtr-ifl- ovf - ,313- 96.1 624 Brush Street $5 18 ann *rhor $3 in advance, $'5 at the ,,, Ann Arbor Tickets $30 %?*> 9 pm. Friday, Dec. 17. Ford Rood l>tro.it. 18 ami o'oer $lf> (313) 54M or www, «i!Htet ipatI? S< an*-i>n S:M3 Ot:S (¥"•*.- «. « 10 |>.--v flO'rters Book<> ftixl Music. 3924 StALFROQ BAR ANO «RfLL : : 7 p.m Sunday, D«v 1.2. Bird of r l>st. 9 ,'JO p *'" wednestiav Dec SdiriOa>S , *' '^0 i •••';• ..'-I' \\ *••'•-• FUNKINTELLMENCE Baldwin Road A--.it>u'r> M^>s F **e. AcrM.^11<: night \*ith P*-t«i 9 30 n m f r iday Dec 3 \,' 6 u nd' All ages. ¢248-1-335 5013 >io<- T3'^t><>i„>'ine Monday^: Karav^e A IV! 4'(>Of. $3, , '34 Wy^K'y ••> S'-'vil-, Ann Arhor : 'VI, (>F-2 8310 • ']<*!?'• P'g. 208 S fVst St reft Ann ( day jwir; *i1, > {'l\ (-.'•'(•; li|f,«;{^yti, Rfiflge ^^^^ m****mm

** 7%« Observer & ficcenfric/Thursday, December 9,1999

'Toy Story 2' offers a second great adventure for kids

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•••• There's one candidates for a CD compilation ed to that area. "We get calls to all people. 'Musk can chan*r story that Itill aimed at helping troubled youth. from all over the country," said the world," he said 'It can make gives singer- So when Scott Campbell, musi* Norton, a Southfield resident. people atop and think about songwriter Jill cian and owner of Nebula The money raised by CD gales something- It's a powerful tool." Jack the chills. Records, contacted the band to ig distributed to CGS programs The Royal Oak-based Diablo* She recalls the contribute, a song for •'Counter including a victim-advocacy pro­ contributed 'Nobody In Detroit" day she met a Clockwise" - a CD of music gram, shelters like The Sanctu­ to the disc. He hopes 'everyone young man in an meant to elevate awareness of ary, A Step Forward and Gradu­ buys one so (CGS) can get a big Ann Arbor deli, teenage suicide in the metro ate Apartment Living, and fat check." STEPHANfW He had over­ area-the answer was yes. street-outreach programs for Rehfus had his own take on 4 A. CASOLA heard her con-; "Music is a universal thing, homeless youth. the issue: 'Music and misery are versation and said Jack a Ferndale resident. "I Variety; The Children's Chari­ kindred spirits. For a lot of kids, asked if she love the thought that my music *&#P;: ty, which is based in Southfield, music i* the only form of escape were a musician. After talking, can help," contributed money.'"!'think it's that can have positive ends" •..'•••• she handed him a CD. Sales of the disc benefit Com­ bell. A member of that elite efforts on this one. in particular. something (youth) will relate to," "Counterclockwise" can be A couple days later, the teen mon Ground Sanctuary's coun­ group, Jack added that, "being "Scott should be proud of putting said Jennie Cascio, executive bought for $10 at any Harmony was involved in a severe car acci­ seling and outreach programs. selected is always a great honor." this together. Anybody on the CD director. "It's difficult to get th* House, Desirable Disc or Repeat dent. Campbell was instrumental In Another honorable mention is should be proud of it. Not to be message to kids Through the the Beat location. Several Border One year later. Jack received the project, and contributed his Mike Rehfus, saxophonist for cynical, but not much good comes CD, they have all the informa­ Books and Music locations and an e-mail from the boy's father own tune "Turn Your Mind The Articles. Rehfus was out of the music industry. ...This tion on the jacket; they're able to independent record stores also explaining that her music was Inside Out." The compilation approached for the project by a is using (that) power for the talk to kids in their own environ­ carry it. The CD may be bought instrumental in his recovery. "He itself doesn't deal with the issue former classmate from his days forces of good," ment and atmosphere, so they online at www. gcottcampbell.net. used the song 'Watch Over Me' of suicide: It instead offers a at the Center for Creative Stud­ That's where Common Ground know these services are avail­ Look out for live benefits and CD (the title track of Jill Jacks first body of material donated by a ies, Donna Hazen. Hazen con­ Sanctuary comes in. Emily Nor* able." release parties in the neu: year. CD) for his recuperation," she truly talented collection of tributed the artwork. "It sounded ton, community education pro­ Norton noted the importance said. "It got him out of bed and artists. From legends such as certainly like a worthwhile pro­ gram coordinator at CGS, has of music: "When someone is feel­ Stephanie Angelyn Casola really motivated him. It got him Iggy Pop, NeW Order, to local ject," said Rehfus. "I've been been involved with the project ing really isolated, they can hear writes about popular music for through the depression." stars such as MC6 and Detroit aware of Common Ground (Sanc­ since its start. She sees it as a a song and think "This person the Observer A Eccentric News­ That story made her cry. Music Award's Best New Band of tuary) since at least high school. way to reach out to the commu­ doesn't even know me, but he papers. She can be reached at As someone who tries to "show 1999 - Stungun. the disc offers They've helped some friends of nity, as well as to educate on the understands my life experience," (734hS532130 or e-mail at scn- the light at the end of the tun­ something for everyone. mine at one point or another." issue of suicide. she said. sota® ae, homecomm.net To send nel" through her music, Jill Jack "T picked what I consider to be The Articles have appeared on Common Ground Sanctuary is For Howling Hi a hi cm' voc«list. •a fax. dial (734) X91-7279 and her band mates were prime the top local people," said Camp­ numerous compilations, but based in Oakland County, Tino. music is a way of speaking Rehfus commended Campbell's though its services are not limit-

Sounding off: Holiday CDs bring good cheer T;MbTr<.\H-,>s T W'\ \\ V.' M ' v....r •..' : • \ ^ ,A In an effort to bring new music The album starts off like the •'At hard a* that That's OK, Rosie, we love you any­ to our readers, the Observer and cork popping from a bottle of way. And hey, you don't see Jerry Eccentric Newspapers have champagne, with the celebratory woman trie*, she just Springer spreading around any begun compiling CD reviews. "Joy To The World," complete with can't sing.' Christmas joy, do you? Local musicians can send mate­ choir. She slushes on to classics ^^^^^^^VV^^M^kM^^^^^MM^^P^^M^^^^ — BY ALICE RKEDV rials to Stephanie A, Casota, like "Silent Night" and "0 Little 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Town of Bethlehem" with grace, O'Donnell does to benefit children Jingle Bell Swing 36251, Call /734) 953-2130 for gently easing the listener into the through her "For All the Kid$ Various Artists information. holiday spirit. Though "Ave Maria" Foundation" ranks right up there Sony Music ,*T-i*V> + V.I-. O-F^AK i**^^|,t,(T f»ll the t r ...... • j . _ . t A \. i. i' .1 . .. may not be her strongest cover unr 311 11 »oui iuea ui uir iiuiiuajo gifts in Whoville. track, her version of "Rudolph The involves sipping shaken martinis But gosh, as hard as that Red Nosed Reindeer" puts a wel­ next to a blazing fire with your 50 woman tries, she just can't sing, come and delightful be-bop spin on closest friends as a jazzy quartet Luckily, on "A Rosie Christmas," the children's tune. induces a dancing frenzy, look no the ubiquitous talk show host has But Jewel doesn't limit herself further for a celebratory sound­ some- nf the top name* in the pop to Christmas, themes, no sir. Her track this season. music industry to accompany her medley of "Go Tell It On The Grab a copy of "Jingle Bell including Billy Joel, Sir Elton Mountain." "Life Uncommon" and Swing" a John, Lauren Hill, Gloria Estefan ^ffa/syfaf/civ From A Distance" brings an Including all of the necessary and Celine Dion. uplifting surprise to the collection. hits for the holidays, the CD stirs Joy: A Holiday Collection linking it to the theme - joy. Tak­ In her duets with Cher on jazz, big-band and swinjr into a ing it one stpp further, she "Christmas" and Rosemary mix fit for festive wrapping. Jewel Clooney on "Santa Claus is Comin' Atlantic Records includes the Christmas version of Indulge in Tony Bennett's smooth AMC Btl AIR I O AMC tASTlAND 5 AMC FORUM .10 her hit song, "Hands" to Town" O'Donnell becomes the rendition of "Winter Wonderland," No voice Is more angelic than musical equivalent of tofu — she AM( lAURfl PARK AMC IIVONIA 70 AM( SOUTHFIELD CITY "Joy; A Holiday Collection" can This is the romance of the holiday that of Jewel takes on the vocal characteristics AMC WONOCftl AND BIRMINGHAM 8 CANTON nxiMii be appreciated by Jewel fans and season- With a name befitting a of those around her. On "Winter MIR SOUTHGATC ?0 QUO VAOIS RENAISSANCE 4 families alike. The liner notes Removed from the crowded 1 - sparkling ornament for a Christ- Wonderland," Donny Osmond and SHOWCAH r, ;,?- SHOWCASf OIABBOMN j SHOWCASE ;,. " include lyrics, though in most shopping malls and icy conditions nuts tree, who better than the pop­ she get frisky with plenty of warm SHOWCASE :.,',../" STAR COfliiO' 4? I i Mil f 1 STAR (.G«*U 4M ' (eot'iXH cases these are the songs we have to come, sit back and take in Miles ular songstress to bri>*the new life fuzzy doo-wops. STAR IOHH « £t 14 Will STAR HNIOIN PARK 8 STAR »(KHHU« nut* into old holiday favorites7 As her been singing since childhood and Davis bopping to "Blue Xmas iTo A soulful rendering of "0 Holy Whom It May Concern)" Or listen STAR SOUTHHCLO I STARTAYlOR ;r ' toMMifici IWP u star shines bright with two suc­ simpjv know bv heart. 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BY EUANOB HEALD bday's catch: SpectAL wimn LUy's SMfood RMtaunurt ank $tevelick • Brawofy , resents two of Classy yet unpretentious and Whtr*: 410 S. Washington relaxed. That's Lily's, a new (between Fourth & Fifth e dishes you'll entry into Royal Oak'* $ver- Streets)/Royal Oak, (248) nd on the expanding restaurant scene. Its 591-5459. menu at Lily's niche is seafood, but a whole lot Op«n: Monday Thursday 11 'eafood Restau­ more including an on-premise a.m. to lam.; until 2 a.m. Fri­ rant & Brewery microbrewery and house-made day and Saturday; and until rootbeer and cream soda. .11:30 p.m. Sunday, in Eoyal Oak. Brothers Bob and Scott Mor­ Menu: Grilled, saut<§ed and ton are operating investor part­ steamed fresh seafood, along ners joined by brothers Bill and with sandwiches and a late Tom and father Jack aa investor night menu after ll p.m. daily. partners. Native Michiganians, Cott: Entrees- and seaTooTr the Mortons operated restau­ platters $14$23, Six-item rants in the Jacksonville, Fla,, kids menu $3.25-$4: area for 20 years, Now, as resi­ R«**rvatJons: Call after 5 p.m. dents of Royal Oak, Bob and to have your name placed on a Scott have had their eye on its preferred seating list for restaurant potential for a couple desired time that day. of years. Credit card*: Alt majors accepted Diners are greeted by a well- Details: Full service bar, made- weathered, friendly-looking orvpremise microbrews and wooden butler purchased from a handcrafted sodas. Royal Oak policeman. From a Ufy'm Uncorked newspaper ad, a 1920s antique Executive Chef Howard bar wa$ pulled out of a garage in Sanders knows his food and St. Clair Shores. Given a mod­ wines. He pairs: ern facelift, it is a perfect back­ • Champagne Piper Heidsieck drop for the Bunoundiiig blond- Brut with Baked Brie appetizer stained oak high-top bar tables • 1997 Bonterra Viognrer and and upholstered family-size Grilled Salmon filet booths and tables for four, high­ • 1996 Fife Merlot and Twin lighted by hunter green walls Toumedos and ceilings with gray-green OntapttUly't accents. Baja Blackened Catfish Wrap such as Old Country Seafood Five desserts, including Royal like chocolate, see On tap at Managing partner and profes­ and Carolina Pulled Pork. Boil, more approachablfe than a Root Re^r Float swash in house- Picking up the copper of the sional brewer Bob Morton Lily's (in the box' for classic French bouillabaisse or made rootbeer, round out the brewing tanks are copper leaves pairs his: For starters, Prince Edward Bob Morton's unusual food the seafood boatload Cruis- dining experience - almost. I oir well-spaced dividers with • Whitefish Bay Wheat Beer Island Steamed Mussels are n 1 selection with Strange Stout. iitifwnrlitiA^nl rt«wi «H iv4 IT * • *• V- tarearm Platter like th** terry c! tb napkin ?; they grape bunch motlfa. Upper willi Peppercorn Crusted Tuna Ui^hiUUitiOuU^ •.'J> A ti*hil«-^l fi £.}->.. „,-.,„»„- »_„„„. -_ J 0-..*»-• ».... • are lots of dining choices in a IM^WIIW UC^jJs IUUI 0 ^JJ t>wi MRI UMi i«vj» at uAn a a giant gold fish. An olu, ;crranc and j tvJuuiIV, tid^au ami uuuku f-Uutrl l- Royal Oak. restored ad for malt syrup from essence. Pork and Scallop Satay Main Street. A transplanted ca. Soup with chicken, crawfish, Eleanor Heald is a Tray resi­ the Prohibition era graces one with Spicy Coconut Peanut Dip­ Californian, he earned a culinary Two specialty • December beers, Andouille sausage, chunky veg­ dent uho u-ritefi about dining, wall, creating another interest­ ping Sauce is a tasty oriental degree from the American Culi­ Brown Ale and Golden Pilsner etables and tomatoes. The most food and nine ftr the Observer & ing piece of eye candy. infusion. nary Federation there are complemented by Lily's popular salad is Fusion, dressed Eccentric \vu spapers. To teace While Lily's is obviously not an Chef Howard has worked in Light Ale, Whitefish Bay Wheat Stop looking around and get to and garnished with Huntsman her a coice mail message, dial itaiian restaur ant, Ian rrseu restaurants since he wa»» 14 And iCivi'iutMi styiK', Reggie's FrKuch the essence of. Lily's! The same cheese, cayenne-candied pecans <7:M 1 953-2047 on a touch-tone Spinach and Snow Crab Ravioli his 23 years experience is illus­ River Red Ale 'very hoppy and menu is offered during lunch and sundried Michigan cherries. phone, mailbox 1864. and dinner hours. The house is the number, one entree. But if trated in the creative menu mildly bitter) and Strange Stout, specialty is lightly-spiced Creole Two sandwiches are unique. you go to Lily's, go for seafood offerings. brewed in a porter style If you

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rt t^* I .ViiWJHM'WJvkJ* Gifts of Christmas past are in again / BV (TlANI)RA OKR nt* I lit wv. 'A.dosi^ntuso.itKU our. or call lor refuiT.ish T\'s on a specinl-onter l.msis, '.' Lot the tia.'.i b r in your life lake tlie cbi'i KY NT:WS Si:i(\i( i: ' a catalog:'; Kt)(;li r>2:"-l)7d:!. '•..'.• but ho also lias a widi-selection of set.- whole cocktail lounia-on tin mad ".villi .'< f you iv like thi- rest ul as, you're at Locally, you'll find replicas of liidOs that are ready-to -hip. The TVs raii^'e in t ravel bar. also from [Vinay P.;i r ti. With a your wits' end seorchino (IT .a id ft. for radios at tho Ui,-coverv Channel Store in price from :>150 to ST'i'lD. but IIK^J feature leather ci-e. all the nec-s.-ary t -o!- I • k* 1 i thi1 ,Lruy who seems to have < vef"> thint,f. 12 Oaks Mall. luxuries of modern sots, likt channel surf- corkscrew and bar low. 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