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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 57 MONDAY, DECEMBER 23,1996« WESTLAND, MICHIGAN »36 PAGES SEVENTY-FIVE CE^TS Bf&HUffHMHNHHNM il 01W6 Buburt>«n Copunuolcttloiu Corporation IN THE PAPER nixes TODAY Federal prisoners preparing to re-enter "This is an area on the rebound,. questioned why city officials didn't society won't be allowed to live at a pro- and I'm really concerned about what mention zoning concerns during osed Westland facility where they would it wpuld mean to that area,". Coun talks last summer, rather than waitv Doing the Santa thing: Staffers of cilman Glenn Anderson said.. ihg until months later. Eaye lived as they seek jobs arid try to . In rejecting the proposal, council . "We should have been told a long a local credit union brought rebuild their lives. members sai4 plans for the federal time ago," he said, Christmas cheer to students, A BY DARREIX CLEM In a split decision last Monday, prisoner facility don't meet zoning Council President Sandra Cicirelli requirements in an area pegged for party atDorsey Community Cen STAFF WRITER • Dec. 16, the council refused to allow said the neighborhood isn't zoned for office/business development. a facility that would provide A proposed Westland facility for Community Treatment Centers ter also offered seasonal fun./M (CTC) Inc. to move as many as 35 CTC officials disagreed with coun overnight housing. federal prisoners 'nearing their cil members' arguments against the But Councilman Charles Picked release has been rejected by city nonviolent male offenders into a Sentencing set: An area teen-ager 7,200-square-foot building south of plan and said the project should be ing, emerging, as the only council council members who fear the pro given special land use approval. member to support the plan, noted a waits sentencing on charges ject would cause neighborhood crime Michigan Avenue, just west of Henry Ruff. CTC attorney Timothy Stoepker related to a shooting./A2 and hamper economic growth. . ' See OFFENDER, A4 Oooh, sparklles! MALLS & MAINSTREETS X- Toy story: If you don't have a • *•- / . i i'» * Tickle Me Elmo under the tree, * 4* don't despair. Here are some alternative gift ideas for children from retail specialists./A8 *l»^ Santa says: He never forgets a face ... or a wish, as Linda >»:». Chomin found outlast week/A8 UM !.rV <*«»•
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Newsroom: 313-953-2104 aglow Newsroom Fax: 313-591-7279 E-mail: newsroom @ oeonllnid.com NighUlhe/Sporis: 313-953-2104 wherever Reader Comment ifne: 313-953-2042 Classified Advertising: 313-5(91-()900 Display Advertising: 313-591-2300 r. :Home Delivery: 313-591-0500 you go STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAVUT BYZACHARYGORCHQW Special visit: Amber Bake, 6. and her STAFF WRTTEB brother Tyler> 4, tell Santa Claus Let there be light. what they would like to see under the And with the holiday season in full swing, Christmas tree this year. The young festive light displays continue throughout sters are Westland residents and were Services planned western Wayne County and the metropolitan visiting the light show last Tuesday. region. There will be no shortage of Christmas Eye ser Featuring nearly 500,000 lights, Wayne BTW? PHOTO BY TOU HAWUY Attendance at holiday light displays this vices Tuesday night. One will be held by St. year numbers roughly the same as in 1995, County LightFest runs nightly from 7-10 p.m. John's Episcopal Church, 655 S. Wayne Road, Aglow: Light shows through-. according to organizations offering the show through Jan. ^1, Jones said. LightFest visitors with a family Eucharist scheduled for 5:30 p/mY out the metro:area illuminate ings. Light show spokespersons say atten will see 35 holiday displays, including a Santa and a holy Eucharist at l6:30ip.m. holiday nights. Alighted dance depends on good weather. Claus, a menorah, Christmas trees and a The Warren Road Light & Life Free Methodist arch Way (top) greets Wayne County Parks and Recreation has Kwanzaa lamp. Church, 33445 Warren Road neat Farmingtoh created a 4.5-mile display along Hines prive Bob Thomas, part of WOMC-FM's promo Road; willhaye its pastor deliver a Christmas motorists as they enter Domifrom 'Merriman to Warren roads, said Lisa tions team, works at the LightFest to publicize Eve message sit 6 p.m. The Rev. David Powless no's Farms. A toy soldier wel Jones, a parks and recreation official. About the event. He said he enjoys working at the delivered a Christmas sermon last Sunday, Dec. comes motorists at the light- 70,000 cars have gone past the display, which festival even though it's part of his job. 22, with the evening Christmas sermon delivered totals about the same as last year, Jones said. ! See DELIGHTFUL, A3 that night by the Rev. Ken Jewitt. fest along Hines Dripe. .
Vacation breaks Two local organizations are planning special programs and activities for youngsters during; the two-week Winter vacation period, which starts : Observer special projectyStc0em^ today (Monday) and will continue through Sun "Changing Currents," a special papers won in the nationwide contest for commu best entertainment/lifestyle section. ... day, Jan. 5. section published last May by the nity journalism. .'•'•.• Graves also took first place for best graphic art The Wayne-Westland Family YMCA will agahV Observer & Eccentric Newspapers The reporting and photographic team that work in two different circulation categories - -* offer ite'wihter day camp those two weeks, pro outlining area efforts to clean up worked on the award-winning section included ,\ Class A, Canton Observer, and Glass D, the Taste; viding a variety of games, swimming and crafts the Rouge River, has won first Tim Richard, Hugh Gallagher, Casey Hans, Beth section, which appears in. the Observer & EccciH from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, not counting place for environmental coverage Sundrla Jachman, Margaret O'Brien, Bill trie Newspapers. '** Christmas Day and New Year's Day. in the Suburban Newspapers of Coutant, Joe Bauman, Jim Jagdfeld, Stephen There will also be field trips, games and winter America 1996 editorial contest. Cantrell and Craig Broil. The project was led by. . Brad Emons, sports editor in Livonia and West- sports activities at the Ye activities center, 827 S. "SNA is a prestigious contest for former staffer Bob Needham and designed by land, took first place in Class C for sports Writing. Wayne Road. suburban journalists" and we're Tammie Graves, graphic artist. Emons also took first placefor best breaking Interested parents may call 721-7044. pleased that the Rouge special Observer staffer Sundrla Jachman also won news story for "Sheila's Gold;" a story about Livo The Westland recreation department has section has received national third place in the same category for a series of . nia resident Sheila Taormina winning a gold scheduled an expanded gym schedule for Thurs attention," said Susan Rosiek, managing editor of news stories on the Rouge River. She aho medal in the summer Olympic games in Atlanta. day, Dec. 26, in Bailey Recreation Center, on Ford the Observer Newspapers. "The efforts to clean received a third place for best local election cover* between Wayne Road and Newburgh. lip the Rouge River will have an impact on gener age for a series of stories on the Wayne County Photographer Tom Hawley received an honor- ' There will bo open gym hours from 9:30 a.m. to ations to come throughout the metro area. The Commission. able mention in the best hew photo category. : Observer is pleased to help educate the reading Others winners In the SNA competition includ Reporter Doug Funke received honorable mention: •,'•' '",/'. SeeKActt,A4 public to action." ed Entertaihmeht/fast€! EditotKeely Wygohjk iri the best feature cafegoty for a humorous Btory : The award w$s among 10 the Observer News? and graphic artist Tammie Graves, first place for on real estate sales. ••:••'.
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Employees of a local credit union drew substantial "inter est" and made more than 300 "deposits" for special patrons Wednesday. For the second straight year, BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER employees of the Wayne-West- • As an adult, he land Federal Credit Union spent An Inkster teen-ager faces could face a maximum most of their scheduled day off sentencing in January on sentence of life In dressed up as Santa's helpers charges that he tried to kill two and delivering more than 300 Westland police officers by fir prison, bags of books and other Christ ing a ,22-caliber rifle at them mas gifts to the Jefferson-Barns Storytlme: Karen Heffner as they rode in their patrol car. Elementary School. reads a book called "The Maurice Lamar Davis, 15, wasn't provoked'and fired sev The credit union, which has its Polar Express" to Chris will learn his fate Jan. 7 when eral shots at the patrol car for main office in Wayne and a large Smith's fourth- and fifth- Wayne County Circuit Judge no apparent reason. branch in Westland, had "adopt graders. William Leo Cahalan sentences "The suspect took the rifle, ed" the school on Dorsey west of him on two counts of assault aimed it at the police car and Merriman nine years ago to pro Thelma Wright, the credit with intent to murder, a court shot," he said after Davis was vide support. . union's CEO, said that the orga clerk said Wednesday. charged. Last year was the first time nization contacted Toys R Us, Charged as an adult, Davis Davis was accused of firing that the staff dressed as Santa which agreed to donate books to pleaded no-contest Oct. 21. at the police officers while he and his helpers to deliver gifts each child. However, Cahalan will have a was standing in a grassy, road and read stories to the children. "On pay days, our employees choice of sentencing him as an side area. Among those expressing joy held a 50/50 raffle with the pro adult or as .a juvenile. Edwards arid Jedrusik made with their gifts were second- ceeds given to the school to buy As an adult, he could face a a U-turn on Henry Ruff to pur graders Alysaa Eastnan, who T-shirts for students completing maximum sentence of life in sue the suspect, who tried to received a sweater; Clarice a special math program as well prison. As a juvenile, he could flee on foot, Kubitskey said. Selvia, who received a Barbie as buying books and paying for be placed in custody until age However, the officers got out sr«T PHOTOS 8¾ SHAKOS LEMIEVX doll; and Lucas Denkins, who minor playground repairs," .21., '. - . of their car and chased the sus Helping out; Jennifer Borde holds her bear backpack as went home Wednesday afternoon Wright said. Davis also will face a manda pect until they managed to cap she listens to a story read by a credit union staffer. with a shirt and "monster write" In addition, credit unionmem- tory two-year term after plead ture him, Kubitskey said. pen toy. bers and business accounts ing no contest to a felony The suspect gave no reason Opening Alysaa said that she likes the bought more than 300 gifts, she firearms charge. for allegedly firing the shots, gifts: sweater since she also has three said. Davis was charged following the sergeant said. . others at home. a 1:45 a.m. Aug. 20 incident in . VYhen Davis was arraigned David-Wil Clarice noted that her latest Another way of generating which he was accused of firing on the charges in Westland son and gift will join two other Barbie gifts was the "mitten tree" dis^ a rifle at Westland police offi 18th District Court, a not- Julie dolls she has at home. plays in both credit union loca cers Tom Edwards and Jeff guilty plea was placed on Moore open •_: Playing Santa was Gino Poli- tions. . Jedrusik as they rode south on record for him. their gifts dori, an assistant manager at Henry Ruff near Michigan He was ordered to stand trial the credit union's main, office on In that program, customers Avenue. after he voluntarily waived a donated by Sims east of Wayne Road; with selected a mitten which had a '• - Neither the officers nor the preliminary examination on credit Diane Siira, an accounting name of a Jefferson-Barns stu police car was hit by the gun Sept. 5 before 18th District union department staffer at the Wayne dent written on an attached tag. fire. Judge Gail McKnight. members. office; playing Mrs. Claus. The customer then returned the The officers are expected to" McKnight sent the case to Organizing the annual event mitten and tag with a purchased address Cahalan on the day of Wayne County Circuit Court, this year was Ruth Jasina, man toy which was placed under the Davis'sentencing. where Davis eventually decid ager of the Westland branch on tree. Westland police Sgt. Tom ed to plead no contest as Ford east of Newburgh. Kubitskey has said that Davis charged.
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Matt Navarro has been named the Westland Observer's Carrier BY DARRELL CLEM She seemed to want Santa to ter employee Bob Patterson. Go Greek Orthodox Church Men's of the Month for December. He STAFF WRITER get a good look at her. It's impor figure. Club, : is 13, an eighth-grader at Emer Giggling as she squirmed in tant for him to recognize good Children visited with Santa, H came because I like Christ son Middle School and the son of her sept, 5-year-old Kayla Stover little girls when he comes calling ate pizza, received toys and mas parties," Kaira Laclear, 8, Chuck and Jan Navarro. at Christmas. enjoyed musical entertainment said, pausing from a coloring obviously enjoyed her close prox 1 Malthas been an Observer imity to Santa Claus. "I came to see Santa and to tell during Wednesday ? party. book that featured Frosty the carrier since August 1994. . Norwayne is one of Westland's Even though she already had him .that I: want a dolly for Snowman. "And we get to see oldest neighborhoods. talked to him, Kayla seemed Christmas," said Kayla, among Santa Claus." e,ager to remain in his sight dur 100 Norwayne; area children, "This shows the community James Gilbert, Westland hous ing a Christmas party Wednes attending the ninth annual that we're trying to do some ing and community development day at Westland's Dorsey Com party, . thing for them," Dorsey Center director, said the "big hit" of the munity Center. Oddly, Santa's voice sounded recreation supervisor Darryl party was A Joyful Noise, a identical to that of Dorsey Cen- Johnson, 30, said. "We're giving singing/instrumental ensemble them a safe environment where front United. Methodist Church they can have some fun." of Belleville,- led by Margaret The party— for children 5 to Martin. 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"It's good to get in the holiday spirit and pro to come, drive through the complex arid See Mth&*S mote the festival," he said. - true story of Christmas,", told in 900,000 lights,** :ifinr>! Thomas said the best time to go is just before 7 said Scott Lorenz, a Plymouth resident and direc p.m. '..'•'...:•• ..:,..• tor of Christmas Celebration Inc., which orga-t John and Rita Smith of Canton Township nlzes the light display. ; "v brought their children, 3-year-old Ian and 10- The display is considered the largest religious inonthold Erhily, to the LightFest. • light display in North American, Lorenz said, They said they attend the event every year. Lorenz said light^seekers who want to avoid "This is the first year' Ian'a been old enough to large crowds should visit the display after,9 p.m. enjoy it," John said. The complex, ori "It's nice to see our Earhart Road off Taking shape; money going to Plymouth RoadV (Far right) something nice." about one-half mile Angel and Mary The LightFest east of U.S. 23.^ is ' entrance is off of open from 6-10 p.m. light display at Merriman Road, Monday through /Domino's just north of War Thursday. ,/ Farms. (Top and ren Road in West^ Admission is $5 . right photos) land. Donation is $5 on those days and Little town of per car. $7 Friday through At the end of the Sunday. The fee is lights and choo- display, customers charged per vehicle.. choo train at can have their pic The creche exhib Hines Park, ture taken with it* which features Santa Claus and nativity scenes from STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLKY Sttf* PhOTo to BILL BRWIK use a concession around the world, stand. will be more acces The Detroit Zoo is STAFF PHOTO B\ TOM HA*IE> sible and easier for. presenting a Frosty hat: Rita Smith of Canton play weekend visitors to aOi^OOO'light dis fully shows her daughter Emily, 10 enjoy this, year, play through Dec. months old, a snowman hat craft that Lorenz said. 30. The show fea The special exhib tures 50 animal she purchased at the visitor center it, which belongs to sculptures and is Domino's Pizza open every day .'..;.•.'•••• owner Tom Mon- except Dec. 24 and 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. aghan, is open for public viewing every Friday Attendance at the zoo's light display was "phe and Saturday through Dec. 31 in Lobby B of nomenal" during the weekend of Dec. 14-15, said Domino Farms. It's free to all visitors of the. Anna Rzepka,- special events assistant. She said Christmas Light Display. more than 7,000 people attended the zoo's dis vThe manger scenes Mr. Monaghan has on dis play- - play are really quite nice," he said. The zoo offers different features each day, such Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S. Main at as high school choirs on Mondays and ice carving lea Church, offers Santa Claus figures, angels and *£• on Wednesdays. nutcrackers through Jan. 26 with its "Visions of^ A choir from The Roeper School in Bloomfield Christmas" exhibit; said Beth Stewart, museum*; Hills recently sang at the zoo, said Janice director. The display features more than 250 . Haines, the school's vocal music teacher. Santa Claus figures. "It's'..a fun thing to do," she said. "It's a chance for the kids to perform in a non-pressure setting.': The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, ; The cost is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children Thursday and Saturday and from 2-5 p.m. Sun: under 12 and free for kids under 2. day, Stewart said. Admission is $2 for adults, 5Q- The "Festival of Lights" display in Ypsilanti is cents for students ages 5-17 and there is a $5C available to holiday light-seekers free of charge family rate. ;•;•• at Riverside Park, said Virginia Kingsley, city For those in the mood for a drive, downtown Visitors and Convention Bureau executive direc Battle Creek is also featuring a light display tor. The show runs nightly from 6-10 p.m. until through Dec: 30 in the 17th Annual International Dec. 31. ' Festival of Lights. The city is lit with 1 million- "The setting makes it unique," Kingsley said. lights, from 6 p.m. to midnight; "It's along the river and it's Victorian-style." Nearby, the Binder Park Zoo has its own.light Ypsilanti also offers free horse-drawn wagon festival, where 170,000 illuminated bulbs will STAFF PHOTO B* BILL BREsUER rides on Saturday evenings from 6-8 p.m. greet visitors. Binder's show runs from .5-9 p.m. Silent night: A miniature'Christmasvillage in front of Domino's Farms. Domino's Farms in Ann. Arbor invites visitors and tickets are $3 for adults and $2.25 for kids. Report shows s ing
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK inception of the charter," Pearson wrote in the STAFpyVRlTEB review; "The unreserved general fund balance of Wayne County commissioners received a report $17.8 million appears appropriate and is profound Thursday on county finances for the 1995 fiscal ly better than 1994's balance of $9.4 million-" year from the county's auditor general Ramoha The county also improved in reporting workers compensation claims as Internal Service funds. "As Henderson Pearson. . • a result, the county is setting aside resources to Commissioners received the report as ah infor pay future claims and is no longer funding claims mational item, but took several other actions on out; of current operations," Pearson said. other related agenda items. (See related story.) The report Was released by. Pearsbn to the county A special revenue fund was established for youth commission's Committee on Audit on Dec. 10. services programs funded by a one-tenth mill levy Pearson reported that the county now has a gen for public safety. That resulted in the general fund's fund balance no longer being overstated by eral fund balance of $17 rnillion, the largest since the unspent portion of the one-tenth mill, the its inception of the county charter in 1983. report stated. But she also reported the county spent $69.9 million more than the commission allocated, and The report commends the county executive and transferred more than $14 million in excess of county commission ibr the record general fund bal appropriations. That violated the state Uniform ance. The $17.8 million "appears appropriate" when meeting a standard of maintaining a 5 per Budget and Accounting Act, Pearson said• cent level of annual operating expenditures. County:'Best'financial condition Tom Naughton, chief financial officer with Overall,;the county's financial report indicated Wayne County; said the fund balance was created the county -'is in the best financial condition in through county restructuring and methods of cost recent histbry." ; . savings. ..: "The report discloses, that the county had the . "We've had nine consecutive years of consecutive largest, unreserved'general fund balance since the • /.' • ; • . .'/'.' . See REPORT, A5 ti en
BY KEN AJBRAMCZYK These'appropriations were to • Patterson said he pushed in STAFK WRITER: be used to cover budget areas 1995-96 for a higher fund bal that' were underfunded in the ance reserve. Later, that year The Wayne County Commis McNamara earmarked $10 mil sion acknowledged a report of adopted budget, according to a le.ttef from County Executive lion for that purpose. , / 1995 county finances from But Patterson is concerned Wayne County auditor general Edward McNamafa/ . Budget amendment opponents with the continued process of Ramona Henderson Pearson on how the county certifies revenue. Thursday. were: Commissioners Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia; Bruce Pat The past three years show the GIFT-WRAP YOUR FAIRY TALES Commissioners also reacted 'county's actual revenue has with several other" actions: terson/ R-Canton Towrtship; Michelle Plawecki, D-Redford exceeded budget revenue. In THIS YEAR, SWEETEN THE HOLIDAY POT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES WITH DELIGHTFUL TOYS. • Commissioners unanimously Township; Andrew Richner, R- 1995 revenue exceeded the bud approved a resolution directing Grosse Pointe; Edward Boike, D- get by nearly $14.4 million. In 175:PIECE BIG ODOLES CONSTRUCTION FOAM SET, $J25> the fiscal advisor's office to Taylor, and VVilliarn O'Neil, D- 1994 that figure was $8.8 million PLAYMATS SHAGGY SNUGGLING PARTNERS 46" SPOTTED DOG OR 36" HERMAN HOUND,$5P. infbrm the commission about Allert Park. and in 1993, it was $6.1 million. budget overages or shortfalls in ,; Backing the amendment were •'., Plawecki had not read the BEANIE BABIES POCKET-SIZE BEAN BAG ANIMALS, $5. any department. Commissioner Kay Beard, D- report yet. She expected to dis • Unanimously approved an Westland, and seven Detroit cuss the issue with George Cush- ordinance requiring the county., commissioners. ingberry, chairman of the com executive to establish a fiver : Commissioners expected to mission's Ways and Means Com year capital improvement plan discuss how to tighten up report mittee; "'"':.' to identify debt Obligations, con ing of budget amendments after "Obviously, they shouldn't be struction of new buildings and the holidays. The auditor gener spending ?noney without our road improvement projects. al's report concluded: "The approval," Plawecki Said. • Rejected, 16-1, ti request Department of Management and McCotter believed the legisla from McNamara's office to lease Budget and the Wayne County tive branch of county govern a copier for $15,603 over three Commission need to. revise their ment has been ignored. years with a $1 buyout. current processes of monitoring "It's a violation of the legisla • Narrowly approved, 8-6, ia appropriated expenditures." • tive process," McCotter said. "It's l Jacobsons budget amendment for $746,155 Patterson had mixed feelings wrong- from the collection of reimburse about the auditor general's ments from the state of Michigan "The problem we have down -report.' •'.•,• here is the commission has let for,the housing of prisoners who HIWMtNdHAM HlOO.l'Ifi'JOO * LIVONtA :i ri90 "On one hand, I'm delighted its powers Of overseeing the are,charged as habitual Offend nOCMI'.HTLW 13 I no with the idea that we're making administration be eroded on a ers, and a transfer of $343,645 Of some progress," Patterson said. general fund appropriations. piecemeal basis over the years.* A4(W) The Observer/MONDAY, DECEiMBER 23,1996
Offender from page Al Man sentenced in stepdaughter's death that a nearby Wayne County es on site is not allowed to stay homeless shelter also has on site," he said. A Westland man whose teenage step Gibson's wife, Lola - the girl's mother - is mer Inkster residence to their new home in overnight boarders. Most men who would stay at daughter fell to her death after he allowed serving three years probation, performing Westland. •The prison-release facility the facility are white-collar crim her to ride atop his van was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and receiv-- Antia fell off the roof of the family van would've housed offenders who inals who have a high success prison Wednesday for .2 1/2 to 15 years. ing counseling after pleading no contest to while riding there to hold down a mattress would be allowed to leave only to rate for re-entering society, James Gibson, 31, was sentenced by negligent homicide in September. She was and box springs, authorities said at the time. work or to seek jobs. Stoepker said. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Andrea sentenced Nov. 18. The Gibsons, unaware that the girl had Councilwoman Sharon Scott He also said that CTC officials Feirara, who earlier presided over a bench The couple allowed their 13-year-old fallen, continued driving" on Middlebelt Road voiced concerns that the project have received few complaints trial that ended with Gibson's conviction for daughter, Antia Nedd, to ride on top of their as Antia lay injured in the road - eventually would hamper economic growth. from neighborhood residents. involuntary manslaughter. van June 1 while they moved from their for to die from head injuries. She pointed to new projects that However, Cicirelli responded include a county golf course and that council members have a shopping center. received "numerous petitions" OBITUARIES "We're starting to make some opposing the facility. progress in that part of the city," Cicirelli said the facility would CHARLES E. CANDLER Survivors include: six sons, dren; one great-grandchild; and of Edmond, Okla., Peter (Debbie) Scott said, also noting that the be better suited for an industrial Private services for Mr. Can Daniel, James (Patricia), Robert sister-in-law, Marie Kilduff. of Lincoln Park and Steven of area has been "stagnant for 30 area, rather than an area zoned dler, 54, of Westland were held (Jennifer), Brian (Margaret), Memorials may be donated to Garden City; grandchildren, years." for office/business. She said the with arrangements by the Ver- Terence and Douglas; a daugh the Karmanos Cancer Institute.. Erika, Donovan, Kelsey, Derek, Stoepker responded that CTC proposed location isn't appropri meulen Memorial Trust 100 ter, Maureen (James) Scanlon; Kaitlyn and Lauren; brother, facilities in other cities, such as ate for overnight boarding. Detroit, Saginaw and Funeral Home, Westland. 14 grandchildren and four great Arthur of Sanford, Mich.; and "1 don't think that anyone can ELLEN C. BOWMAN Grand Rapids, haven't deterred Mr. Candler died Dec. 17 in grandchildren. Preceding her in sister, Erma Dale of Metamora, dispute that this is going to be a Services for Mrs. Bowman^ 58, economic growth. Farmington Hills. Born March death washer husband, James. Mich. boarding-facility," she said. of Garden City were Dec. 18 Councilwoman Justine Barns 30, 1942, in Nashville, Tenn., he Memorials may be donated to from the Santeiu & Son Funeral Memorials may be donated to CTC programs are geared said she fears that a federal pris was an auto company's hi-lo the American Lung Association, Home with burial in Cadillac Garden City Hospital or a chari oner facility would worsen prob toward federal offenders who, driver. 18860 W. 10 Mile, Southfield Memorial Gardens West, West- ty of the person's choice. lems in an area already known while on probation or parole, Survivors include: wife, 48075. land. The Rev. Christopher Har- for criminals selling drugs. ' receive transitional services Katherine; daughter, Susan . ris of Garden City Presbyterian HELEN A. PRIESKORN aimed at helping them to re "We know they're there," she Reiffers of Grand Haven,Mich.; EVELYN ELIZABETH ROSE Church officiated. Services for Helen Prieskorn, enter society. said. "We're not trying to mask sons, Brian {WaItraud)Candler Services for Ms. Rose; 49^ of Mrs. Bowman died Dec. 15 in 89, of Wayne were Dec. 21 from of Germany and Scott Candler of that issue." Stoepker urged council mem Dearborn were Dec. 18 from the Garden City. Born Nov. 21, the Uht Funeral Home, West- > Westland, serving in the Navy; Stoepker said CTC has operat bers to consider a Westland Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1938, in Dearborn Township, she land, \yith interment in Cadillac Police Department report that three grandchildren; seven sis ed facilities in high-crime areas . Garden City, with burial in was a travel agency clerk. Memorial Gardens West, The , found no serious problems with ters and two brothers. of Detroit without causing an Maple Grove Cemetery; West- ' Survivors include: husband, Rev. David Bonde officiated. . CTC facilities in other cities. increase in crime. land. The Rev. Elmer Rose of Donald; daughters, Carol (Jason) She died Dec. 18 in HopeCare; Stoepker called the police Moreover, he said CTC KAY LYNN REGAN American Baptist Church offici Couch, MargueriteBowman, Dol- Convalescent Center. Born April department study the most would've been criticized - per- Services for Mrs. Regan, 34, of ated. lie Bowman and Sherry (Mark) 27, 1907, she was ahomemakery intense investigation he has ever . haps even more - if officials had Wayne were Dec 14 from the Ms. Rose died Dec. 13 in Dear Pettovello; sons, Donald (Linda) Survivors include: brothers, seen for a special land use pro proposed a federal release facili Uht' Funeral Home, Westland, born. Born April 21, 1947, in Bowman and Jeffrey (Kristen) Harold (Doris), Robert (Adeline) posal. ty in a lower-crime area. with interment in Redford Ceme Wayne, she was a municipal gov Bowman; and grandchildren, and Elmer; sisters in-law Lucille Stoepker also stressed that Barns, however, said she was tery, Redford Township, The ernment clerk. Christine, Jason III, Deanna, and Jean; seven nieces and five any offenders using drugs while voting for what she believed to Rev. Robert Millar officiated. Survivors include: mother, Donald, Stephanie, and Timothy nephews. She was preceded in staying at the facility would be be best for Westland, regardless Mrs.. Regan died Dec. Hat Mary Rose of Livonia; and broth Murphy. Preceding her in death death by brothers George, Earl booted out. of CTC's track record in other home. Born May 6, 1962, she ers, Jonathan Rose, Stephen was a son,.James. and Harry. "A substance abuser whoabus- communities. was a homemaker. Rose and Philip Rose. Preceding Memorials may be donated to Survivors include: husband, her in death was her father, Irv the Henry Ford Village Hospice RENE A. BERGERON Raymond; parents, Mr: and Mrs. ing- or a charity of the donor's choice. Services for Mr. Bergeron, also Edward Sackett; sisters, Sherril known as "Frenchie," were Dec. Places frontpage Al DeBlasio and Linda Welsh; and MARION R. SULUVAN WALTER R. BASHFORD 19 from the Uht FuneraT Home, grandmother, Jennie Onusko, Services for Mrs. Sulliyan, 73, Services for Mr. Bashford, 63, Westland, followed by cremation. 3:30 p.m. and the same for junior ship, students must have a 3.2 or of Inkster were Dec. 16 from St. of Garden City were Dec. 17 The Rev. Roy Forsyth officiated. GRETA MOLLOY Norbert Catholic Church with from Vermeulen Memorial Trust. Mr Bergeron, 68, formerly of and senior high school students higher grade point average and : from 3:45-9:45 p.m. be studying full time. Services for Mrs. Molloy, 80, of burial in Holy Sepulchre Ceme 100 Funeral Home , Westland, Westland, died Dec. 17 in Oak- Westland were Dec. 18 from tery, Southfield. The Rev. John with burial in Cadillac Memorial wood Hospital Annapolis Center, Holy Family Church, Novi, with Cusmano officiated. Gardens West. The Rev. Henry Wayne. Born March 22, 1928, Scholarship won Riley will be honored interment in Holy Sepulchre Arrangements were by the . Shafer of the Full Gospel House the Romulus resident was an . Cemetery, Southfield. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, of Prayer, Farmington Hills, offi assembler. Westland's Lauren Rankin George Riley, an Westland Arrangements were by the Garden City. ciated. Survivors include: daughters, won the Archdiocesan Catholic assistant fire chief, will be hon O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Mrs Sullivan died Dec. 13 in Mr. Bashford died Dec. 13 in Christine Jackson and Cathy; Minority Student Scholarship at ored at a retirement party Fri Funeral Home, Novi. Inkster. Born Nov. 30,1923, in Garden City. Born Aug. 29, son, Terry; grandsons, Jason, Madonna University for the cur day night, Jan. 10, at the Mrs. Molloy died Dec. 13 in Bellevue, N.Y., she was a home- 1933, in Lapeer, Mich., he was Kevin and Shane; granddaugh rent school year. Hawthorne Valley Club, on Mer- Botsford Hospital, Farmington maker. self-employed in home shopping ter, Sherri; great-granddaughter, Rankin, a freshman pursuing riman north of Warren Road. Hills. Born Feb. 15, 1915, in Survivors include: daughter, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Sade; great-grandson, Zachary; ^ pre-medicine degree, will . There will be an open bar and Pennsylvania, she was a home- Barbara Sulliyan of Garden . Survivors include: wife, Erika; and Rowene, his former compan receive $800. buffet dinner. Tickets are $25. maker. City; sons, William (Kaye) and daughter, Sarah Bevins of Gar ion and mother of his children. ". To be eligible for the scholar For information, call 467-3236. Thomas (Cynthia); six grandchil den City; sons, Walter (Sandra)
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Wrti CwtrttMjl C»M«vWort «rric« VU\ Of-ty. SlW>Ji wry lo t*H «Al cr'irjrt i»V A*J*>^ji tr»x&is« ttt%, tun t .1. .Hi I \\ i r »«xj Wter \»tIRJY»pp>y, Allh*end«tM efomW-yu!period,Ccrt^ntilwMeN»rj«youII* lul «Ji» rite Iw S'lOMifrK ef inotinf »«bN« lo «w Sf>o*irn» c«tonw. 0««f <^T/te Observer *A5 LASTMINUTE SHOPPER? We still have a fabulous selection "After Christmas Sale-• oflovely dolls, & anxious as Engler December 26 - Januarj 2 playthings for .birth thru adult. lYott're never too Counti*y Elegance *• 80UKER old for toys 37587 Five Mile Rd, at Nc\>bun»h plans to alter board role jSHflE^^ Uvpniii, MI 48154(313) «)53-%«7 Lei our friendly expe/ienced staff BYTlMRlCHARD ex officio member. "I respect the 25% - 50% Off All Christmas, hems STAFF WRITER constitutional role of the gover help youwithyour gift selections. ANALYSIS 15% Off Selected Items The public school lobby is ner- nor. IN STORE SPECIALS "I want to delineate the role of Save on lOO's 61 Our nicest vously awaiting Gov. John private school operator. Thank you for your patronage Engler's threatened executive the board and the department..: hems thru 12/28/96. order "to clarify the role" of the "I want to get managers man May you have: a Safe and Happy New Year! aging and decision makers decid 3947 W. 12 Mile • Berkley (810) 543-3115 State Board of Education. There are limits Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Fri. 10-8 Hours; Mon-Frl i'u-8, Sat 10-6/Sun 12-5 They fear Engler will try to ing," he said. . (1-696 to Greenfield, N lo 12 Mile, 3 blks E) What can a governor actually In fact, the State Board does weaken public education by change? He can't change the mauling the elected State Board have lengthy agendas - usually Michigan Constitution (Art. VIII four, single-spaced pages. Its Engler has given them reasons sec. 8), which gives the State to be nervous. meetings run all day. Often its THE END JI& | Board: meetings have started one Dentistrn y First, Engler enjoys carrying ' •"Leadership and general •t^*Pr out the mandate of the 1863 evening and run through the ISNEAR! v^-. supervision over all public edu entire next day. Michigan Constitution which cation, including adult education Car..camper, and boat donations m Ute90i Half of the agenda material is by Herbert M. Gardner, O.D.S. & says, "The head of each principal arid instructional programs in to the Volunteers of America must ->. department shali be a single acceptance and awarding, of fed Martha P. Zinderman, R.N„ D.D.S. state institutions^" but not high eral grant money and routine be. received by midnight December executive unless otherwise pro er education. 31 to qualify for a Federal income vided in this constitution. . ." reports. The board deals with MORE THAN BRUSHING THE SURFACE • "General planning and coor these without discussion - called. tax credit deduction for those who The governor already has made dinating" power for all public will itemize their 1996 gifts. When teeth are so stained of d«otaredtfutihey scu'pted lo .acbwd tte ability of bJeach.ng to return them .difficult to teil it apart from the other nonstained . a host of enemies by reducing 1 education, including higher edu approves them in a single Donations of cars and other to near thefr jjuixat cofc^ there are other options teeth m the mouih:. • •. the roles of citizen commissions to consider-. The cosmetic procedure known as At UVONW VILtACt DENTAL ASSOCIATES, we cation. . motion, vehicles are simple, fast, and easy. in the Department of Natural • A duty to "advise the legisla bonding can actually create a new lootb surface by feel that cosnvt< dentistry can not orfy < Kange the Engler could hand the consent Receipt issued. Cars need not be covering the old .with'a cpmposrle resin veneei. way other people see yoo, but it can also greatly Resources. ture as to the financial require The tooth enamel is prepared with the application improve the way you seeyocirseU. We're located at agenda items over to the super running. Pick-up can be arranged. "Some governors have let their '. ments." ol'a smair amount of phosphoric acid for the 19171 Menwan Road, vvbere we provide cosmetic intendent. " Boats, motorcycles, motorbomes, purpose of roughening the tooth for satte of dentistry implants, root canals, crowns H bridges, authority lie fallow," Engler • Power to "appoint a superin adherence Then, the dentist applies the as.wt-l! as general dentistry treatment for the entire The board also rules on and trailers accepted. said. tendent of public instruction" composite restn (ptast<) to the tooth in a thin layer fam-ly. >teaie caH 478-2110 to schedule an Second, Engler visited the Dec. requests from rural homeowners The VOA. a 100 year old charity, and cores it with a blue-fnon-u'trj.TO'et) 1kjht, Tfw appointment and trust your teeth to bur experience - and set his term of office. to transfer their property from process chemically bonds the. composite resrn to and luio-.sledge. Smiles are cxir business, for 12 meeting of the State Board of provides over 250 safe affordable the natural tooth beneath. After the new surface is dentistry without fea: we feature "t\%Vighl sleep". The constitution says the one school district to another. A Education to say he would dis superintendent "shall be the housing units and support services cuss his changes with the board Department of Education hear principal executive officer of a ing officer acts as a judge, listens to single women arid Children and LIVONIA VILLAGE DENTAL before they are implemented, state department of education" the elderly throughout southeast to the" families and school offi 19171 MERRIMAN • LIVONIA but not before he issues it. No charged with carrying out State cials, and writes a report with a Michigan, advance consultation for him. (810)478-2110 Board policies. The superinten recommendation to the State Call 1-800-552-1815 for info. . Third, Engler's timing raised dent also chairs the board, but Board. P.S. Teeth cahbe bonded in a Sing'e session. suspicion -• a month after the without a vote. Nine times out of 10 or more, election in which two Republican Since 1.965, the State Board State Board incumbents.were the board rubber-stamps the rec has operated under an executive ommendation. Engler 'could defeated. For the past two years, order issued by Republican mod Help the GUmdMlows the GOP had a 6-2 majority. hand this function to the super Old Newsboys* Goodfollow Fund of Detroit erate William G. Milliken, lieu intendent. "The governor was perfectly tenant and acting governor when P.O. Box 44444 happy with the State Board until George Romney was out of the Detroit. Ml 48244-4444 this November's election pro state. At that time, the constitu State Board member Kathleen Straus, D-Detroit, talked of seek duced a 4-4 split between tion abolished the superinten ! Dear Goodfellows: Name:. Democrats and Republicans," dent of public instruction as an ing an attorney general's ruling or a court ruling if Engler's order J Yes. I would like to make a donation ot'S. .;;. • said state Rep. James Agee, D- elective office. J to help ensure that "No child xoc.i without a Address: Muskegon, a former school goes too far. Milliken's order created the But who knows what Engler J Christmas." superintendent and once a final Department of Education, set up i actually intends to do? Ciiy:_^_ Stale; ist to become superintendent of the State Board as head of the ! ', J Enclosed is my check, made payable to the public instruction. The voters of department, made the superin ! Goodfcllow Fund of Detroit. Michigan sent a clear message tendent the "principal executive He talked of making Michigan J or Visa MasterCard that they wanted the board to order" and made paper transfers schools "best in the world" but J :\ authorize you lo debit my Bank Card tor the move toward the center, and of power. That was all. plans to send the triplets to J above donation to the Goodfellow Fund of Card Number: away from far right conser parochial schools. He never men 1 Detroit tioned general assistance wel vatism." Expiration Date:. Possibilities fare in his 1990 campaign, but J Signature. abolished it once in office. He L___- On paper, there will be a 4-4 What could Engler change , 31 never mentioned reorganizing party split in 1997-8. In actuali years later, through a new exec the DNR, but did it. He cam ty, the split is five friends of pub utive order? paigned against "picking win lic schools and three friends of U ners and losers" in the tax code, private and charter schools. I respect the constitutional then set up MEGA, a growth Republican Dorothy Beardmore, role of the board on which I authority that gives tax breaks .with experience on Rochester serve," said Engler, the first gov v and Oakland school boards, was to certain businesses: " - ernor to actually visit a State Meanwhile, the public school n't afraid to cross swords with Board meeting in many years, rn;.an s 1'atges.t Auifc'oriies Oen'c i board President Clark Durant, a even though the governor is an lobby waits nervously. ^iic ^ "^MCT— _r^«. -^ • ^ii!^' the next ten days... arrive No Downpayment... No Payments... Advance booking data provid • Plenty of parking will be available. Informa ed by the airlines at Wayne No Finance Charge. County's Metropolitan Airport tion regarding Individual airport lots Is available Until Next Year!* forecasts above average passen toll-free by calIIng the alrpor t's parking hot line ger loads for every day from now • Solid Wood Rails' at (800) 642-1978. Family Fun Since 1967 includes $^|*JCrfc*"y through the end of the holiday • Genuine Leather season: Player m^mmP W . No single day matches-the OPEN 6 DAYS (Closed Wednesdays) Equipment r>v Leisure Bay • . Pockets massive crowds the airport han CLINTON TWP FLATROCK It is not a good idea to attempt dled on the Wednesday before, longer check-in lines and back (8t0) 792-4920 (313)783-8400 V Brunswick Slate Bristol 8' Yale Slate or the Sunday after Thanksgiv ups at the passenger screening to carry on a gift-wrapped pack 36568 Groe^iect . 28310 Telegraph . ing. However, passenger loads checkpoints. age. If the screening device can s s not read the contents of. the LIVONIA WATERFORO Reg l599 Reg 1399 are being projected for well Plenty of parking will be avail (313)261-8580 (810)674-9689 above average on Thursday, able: Information regarding indi package, it will be opened by 28302 Joy RJ. ' 41.30 Oiyiellw/. vidual airport lots is available security personnel. SALE ^44 SALE * Dec, 26; Monday, Dec. 30; and, 'OAC C.T.^SS«13VfSl.«Si. on some airlines, Tuesday, Dec. toll-free by calling the airport's Motorists can tune, to the air parking hot line at (800) 642- port's travel information radio '3i'>:'••'-•,.••;• • v- - Travelers are advised to plan 1978. station, 920 AM within two or on arriving at the airport two It is important to remember to three miles of the airport to hours before a domestic flight bring photo identification to the learn which airlines fly out of and three hours before an inter airport. Curb fronts will be which terminals. national flight. Passengers can reserved for active loading and expect crowded curb fronts, unloading only.
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balanced budgets," Naughton was noted in a letter written in sion to amend the budget and said. "(The growing fund balance September from Peat Marwick, make those changes," Naughton is) a combination of good budget the county's accounting consul said. All litigation settlements ing, putting in systems to moni tant, to Wayne County. Peat go before the commission as tor controls and looking for Marwick noted that commission well, Naughton said. opportunities for cost savings." approval should be obtained on Naughton expected to draft a transfers and amendments letter to respond to the review.. Concerns 7 above appropriations. • Commissioner William 6'Neil, Pearson later reported "great The audit classified the excess D-Allen Park, who chairs the concern" With the nearly $70 $69;9 million into four major commission's committee on million spent in excess of appro-: areas, including solid waste audit, expects commission dis priated funds. The county needs management ($49.9 million), cussion will continue after Jan. "better control" over, appropriate other special revenue funds ($6.4 '1,\\ ed expenditures and transfers, million), corporation cbunsel-liti- He believed the audit should Pearson said. gatioii settlements ($7.2 million), be prepared for the March fol the stale'p Uniform Budget and miscellaneous general fund lowing the fiscal year as is and Accounting Act states: activities ($6:4 million). required in the charter, he said. "When necessary, the budget Naughton believed the report "We really should be dis must be amended. The amend ed $49.9 million should be put cussing this in April, not in ment must be approved by the "into perspective,'" considering December," O'Neil said, legislative body ptiol*'to the the county has a. $1 billion bud ; expenditure being made. This js get. "Without it, we're 99,9 per O'Neil expects to mak£ a rec \ not only a requirement of Public cent in compliance," he said. . ; ommendation to the commission \Act 651, but also a requirement chairman, and hopes tighter 'of solid budgeting theory. Naughton said, the commis reporting requirements can be v? TThe purpose of a budget is not sioners approved a grant appli outlined in January. only to approve expenditures but cation, but never amended the Naughton said the commission al&> to control expenditures." budget for that money. already receives quarterly •fhat budget discrepancy also "It's incumbent on the commis reports. .
:V AG' The Observer/MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996
PUBLIC NOTICE The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will Fish kill will wait until spring conduct an accreditation survey of GranCare Home Health Care and Hospice of Michigan on January 13-17. 1997. The purpose of the survey will BY KEN ABRAMCZYK burgh Lake and a part of the be to evaluate the organization's compliance with nationally established STAKK WR1TKK Joint Commission standards. The survey will be used to determine whether Rouge River Wet Weather accreditation should be awarded to, or retained by, the organization • A fish kill originally scheduled Demonstration Project. Excava Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about to take place this month in New- tors also will remove PCB sedi this organization's conformity with the standards of the Joint Commission biirgh Lake has been postponed. ments from the lake's bottom. may request a public information interview with the Joint Commission's An environmental consulting Currently; contractors are field represehtatises at the time of the survey. Information presented at the working on rebuilding a dam interview will be carefully evaluated fur relevance and acuirrfcy, and the firm working with Wayne Coun findings will be included in the survey report. Requests for a public ty Department of Environment there. information interview must be made in writing and .should he received by suggested the kill be conducted Lindquist outlined the rea the Joint Commission at least two working days before the.suivey begins. when the lake's water tempera sons why ECT recommended Such requests should be addressed to: ture warms up to at least 40 the delay in a letter to the DEQ: Scheduling Department degrees in the spring. •. Rotenone and potassium Joint Commission on Accreditation permanganate detoxification of Healthcare Organizations Environmental Consulting and- Technology recommended tests in cold water conducted by One Renaissance Boulevard Aquatic Control indicate that at Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 the delay to Wayne County because the chemical rotenone temperatures near or below 40 The Joint -Commission will acknowledge such requests in writing or by degrees, rotenone acts slow and, telephone and will inform the organization of the request for any 'interview. - responsible forkilling the fish The organization will, in turn, notify the interviewee of the date. time, and -- acts slower in cold water. more importantly, detoxification place of the meeting. The county notified the Michi with potassium permanganate This notice is published in accordance with the Joint Commissions, gan Department of Environmen is "less effective and less pre requirements tal Quality of the change. dictable." Results oh those tests Pulii'.'ti Di-ti-rtibt-j-M. l»yU '•'• ECT also recommended the were received on Dec. 3. schedule change because a • Two "experts" in rotenone chemical used to break down the treatments in Michigan and rotenone (potassium perman Florida never had conducted or ganate) also works slower in cold were aware of anyone conduct water, and more would have to ing a rotenone treatment in an- m be used to "detoxicate" the open, cold water system in those Don't be afraid of the rotenone, which could threaten states^ IS^PSI • Don Archer of the Utah fcSist the survival of other fish popula INTERNET! tions downstream, official's said Division of Wildlife Resources i That would "very rapidly conducted cold water rotenone Observer & Eccentric On-Line! and New Horizons m. approach a concentration where Diving right In: A diver prepares to enter Newburgh treatments in open systems, but Computer Learning Center have teamed up to get you the potassium permanganate is Lake to check for debris near a sluice gate and dam he does not recommend attempt onto the Internet, and teach you how to use it once toxic to fish," according to a let ing this in waters less than 40 ESS near Newburgh Road. A planned fish kill oh the lake degrees. you're there. ter from Ellen Lindquist, chief n ft deputy-director of Wayne Coun originally scheduled for this month was-postponed "His recommendation was that O&E On-line! subscribers can enroll in New Horizons' ty Department of Environment, until spring The work is part of the lake's $10 million we not rush it," Lindquist said. Internet Classes at a special discounted rate. All dassses to James Grant, chief of the sur restoration project to excavate PCB sediments and "Archer also indicated that are taught -in'LIVE; HANDS-ON INTERNET classrooms in face water quality, division of the eradicate fish that may contain those PCBs. chemical applicants could Michigan Department of Envi increase the concentration of Troy and Livonia. potassium permanganate to ronmental Quality. ECT acted after speaking responsible for killing the fish In one day you'll learn: ft "We did not want to do any speed up the reaction to with an official with the'Utah would break down easier in rotenone, but that "you very n a Internet Basics pjsj thing to jeopardize other fish Division of Wildlife Resources warm weather. populations," Lindquist said. rapidly approach a concentra oNewsgroups, Remote Connect and File Transfers who suggested the chemical Rotenone will be used to kill tion where the potassium per the fish in the lake because olnternet Surfing: Gopher and World Wide Web . iM manganate is toxic to fish." ^Internet Security and Internet Culture many species are contaminated • The cofferdam for New with polychlorinated biphenyls For Information or to subscribe, call burgh Lake will.not be complete n /¾ NEED OF iPCBs) from sediment at the bot ed and operational for the fish 313*591 »0500 in Wayne County HOMEOWNERS tom of the lake. Native fish will •rT -'• eradication target date in 81 r>644«1 TOO in Oakland County liying from paythedt to paychedd be restocked in the lake once the December, 5*?, kill is completed. That means the lake level will n. The fish kill is part of the $10 .not be lowered, which would million project to restore New- reduce the surface area of water LENNOX 'Jour- (jcncratio'is of Jurrruv ^. to be treated and concentrate n /. KREE ESTIMATES the fish in that area. The dam PHONE will control the river's flow, n same day approval (313)525-1930 • Because of this month's cof (Sayw$17-H9r»« SOT*** Sg«t iWHHWl) UNITEDTEMPERATURE ferdam construction, there will New Horizons 8')l')MIDDLEBELT LIVONI••-••A• AAA MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL COOP. be ongoing activities that would Computer Learning Center K have conflicted with the fish kill, ft 810-204-T0T3 if it were conducted this month. ON-LINE! 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BY SUSAN DEMAGGIO collectible toys, for children to begin EDITOR years of adding specially-designed With just two days until Christ playthings to a set. Perennial mas, don't despair if you haven't got favorites include Madame Alexander a Tickle Me Elmo under your tree - dolls, Barbies, GI Joes, and Star there are still plenty of wonderful Wars licensed products, toy options available in the market place. "We have reissues of toys from old Susan. Apel,.spokeswoman for The FAO Schwarz catalogs going back Learning Tree Stores (Summit over 70 years^" said chairman John PHOTO BT JKRT Zcmw Eyler in a news release. "And as : Crossing in Waterford, Schoenherr Eye to-eye: Rebekah Malover, 4, tells & M59 in Sterling Heights, and much as grown-ups enjoy collecting Santa her Christmas wishes at Tel- West Oaks in. Novi) suggests two for themselves, there is ajoy in get TwelveMall, South-field, winners - an easel that'comes with ting children started on their own a large roll of paper for $63, or the /- collections for the first time." • Spy MewoiyGame, $16.99. Santa never forgets "One side of the easel is a wipe-off His picks: Antique Rose Barbie' board, the other a chalk board," she Doll, $250; Statue of Liberty Barbie a face. •. or a explained. "Our merchandise is of. Doll, $75; FAO Barbie, $24.99; GI .institutional quality so these gifts Joe Astronaut with book, $100; Star BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN will be around for many years to Wars Figures, $29 each; Johnny SPECIAL WHITER come;"'. Lightening Wacky Winners "die- case metal replicas of wild cre When my editor asked me to Tmd out what Kathy Kalmar, education coordi nator for U of M-Dearborn's Child ations," $79; Matchbox Collectibles, /kids are really asking for this Christmas,^ I sets for $25; FAO's Barrel of Beads, decided to go right to the source. I began search Development Center said the best children's gifts can be described as: $59, Famous city editions of Monop- ing for Santa Claus, aware he'd be making his 6ly,'$28. ; 'rounds at al! of the 'malls around town. . "interactive, openrcnded, challeng It had been, years'since we talked. As;J entered ing, creative and keyed to nature." the Livonia Mall. Kalmar said a good rile of thumb Target'sTop10Toys: I worried. What if is "never buy anything battery-oper ated." ' ' . " . PHOTO BY Dw Out Santa had forgot Scene stealer: Cinderella's Enchanted Castle, available at ten who I was? "Gifts that perform or entertain • Wonder eWorld, aiquariurh don't expect anything from a child :; The Disney Stores and Toys 'R Us, is a popular holiday "Forget you activity; set'.'- ; ?y-. :'•':•[•]•:. '•'.': S.-'' Lin?" lie Looked and won't have much play value," • Baby Go Bye, Bye frbm Keri- choice this year. The floor spins for dancing, doors open and disappointed. "I've Ava Demonja, marketing director ner. includes Baby doll and carrier close, and the stairway moves to reveal the missing glass known you since at Fairlane Town Center in Dear that converts to a: bedI^ backpack slipper. you were two." born used Kalmar's advice to come and feeding seat: :^ "V- -- V He gave me per up with these gifts suggestions from •"•• Pet pbctbr, Barbie: decked mission to stand mall 3tores:V in. white labcoatVcotne? with out-of-sight. listen Little House on the Prairie gift stethoscope; medical jkat, cat and ing to the little box sets from Waldenbooks, priced dog patients A:V .;-.'.'^''-,-. bovs and girls from $22.50; Tasco's Big Screen • Peuguin Shuffle Game: Let about to visit, I Linda Ann Chomin Microscope from Natural Wonders, theni waddle and walk down a promised to be as quiet as a mouse. $60 (comes with an instruction kit and experiment book); The Adven slide to land on anieny-go-found.: Most of the requests were for Buzz Lightyear, tures of' Pinocchio or Muppet Trea • Hot Wheels Five^Pack Doodle Bear, and Barbie. sure Island video games from $29.99 • Star Wars Action Figures i . "If 1 get asked for a puppy, I simply say I'm at Babbages offering discovery activ ;y:*-AmaY;.S)^^ afraid an animal might jump out my sleigh," said for ping pong, bilWards, fopseball ities that require user output; down f the sly old gent with a Wink. . hill skis from Dunham's $199-$300, and basketball. :• -•} -^, • ..-• • I breathed a sigh of relief. I was sure glad that • Disney Touch arid Crawl cross country.sets start at $100; Art :: :: new policy wasn't in effect last Christmas when Workshop kits from KayBee Toys, BaWeS ^ ''••;.':;:';:/;•; . -'/^:'v'•;<-> he'd slid down the chimney with my Irish prices vary,. • Talk Boy Recorder: Recorcl Wolfhound puppy. \ At FAO Schwarz in the Somerset arid distort voices. ':'••. " \ As we continued talking, I was taken with the ; r Collection, Troy, shoppers will find '^:•':1Hckle;Mev'Eiim^\^'^.-•^v';• :.•i•; new workshop for his elves. Having written about art for many years, it was right up my alley. Two giant plush reindeer, designed by Studio Artefact in-Quebec* pulled a giant sleigh while an elf painted a deer portrait and another carved away at an ice sculpture. Cody Owens of Garden City was impressed with the workshop^ too. After first telling Santa he wanted Buzz Lightyear and Slinky, the Dog, the 2'-2 -year-old pointed to one animated crea-; ture balancing a stack of presents and asked* Thanks to the readers who have phoned in locations for hard to find "What's that?" .•items!.. Santa roared with laughter. "One of my elves!" • Judy Uridge informs that she saw the gag gift featuring cans and Holiday happiness: These treasures can be found at the stores "Last year he would have nothing to do with straws built into a cap, at Qags 'N Gifts in Farmington and Livonia. of Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. Santa," confided mom Paula. "This year, we've "Sue" said she always sees the item "in the Harriet Carter catalogs at already seen him three or four times. He keeps her father's house. asking for trucks and trains and Hot Wheels." • Karen Edwards reports a great source for typewriter or printer rib Nostalgic fun: . Brian Young, 6, also wanted Buzz Lightyear bons is the Quill Corporation in Lincolnshire, HI., 1-800-739-8965, "Vanessa," a 15- in addition to Nintendo 64. inch Carolle Doll, Katie Young, 2, longed for Winnie-the-Poph We're still Idoking for: slippers. Mother Cindy and grandmother Rhea • A dry bar, 3-feet \vide by 15-inches deep with a cover that lifts up to $115, from the Young brought the children all the way from replace one that is 20 years old. The caller said furniture stores only Doll Hospital and Salem Township for the.fun. seem to carry wet bars. Toy Soldier Shop Ashley Kiihn, 7, of Livonia read off a care • A grocery store that sells Magic Baking.Powder made by Nabisco of in Berkley, is fully written list which included a 20-inch bike, Toronto, The caller doesn't want to travel to Canada to buy it. poseable and Barbie Ice Skates, and.Doodle Bear. • A store that sells A/af/i To Go, Math Tutor by Texas Instruments. dressed for play. . Later that afternoon; I followed Santa to West- • Almay hypo-allergetic all-over body splash, land Shopping Geiiter where the children The store is • Someone who will alter old draperies to fit new windows. famous for its col were asking Santa for a lot of dalmatioris and • King-size flat sheets from Martex in the Trade Blanket pattern, Barbies. As an orchestra of giant polar bears • Laundry bags that hang from the ceiling over the chute with zip lection of "old- played all around his chajr, Gail Bird of West- pers on the bottom to let out the dirty clothes. fashioned"play- ..- land coaxed her 2/2 year old granddaughter Jas • A Strollachair highchair tray; Ihkor stainless steel cookware. thingsandtoys mine Marks into telling the big guy she wanted • An April 1945 edition of Ford Times magazine. for the outdoors. a refrigerator to make Kool-Aid. • Glass covers for Guardiahware pots and pans. "This is the firs^ year she really understands, Jy\\ Among its best' So seeing Santa is really exciting," Bird said; selling items is If you've seen any of these items in your travels, please let Malls & the Huffy Vander- At the Somerset Collection in Troy, Katie Mqinstreets know and we'll print the ansivers. Call (810) 901-2567i Adams, 3, and Erik Adams, 16-months, were Bearlineofcos anxiously waiting for Santa's arrival. "I want a tumed cuddlies. castle and a grocery cart, and Erik would like a train, and a riding toy," big sis Katie told Santa. >•:••"•:-;• •'••MONDAY; DEC. 23 The rush is on for half-off mark downs on holi "She's an old pro at this," said mother Nancy SantaPhotos day and other seasonal merchandise at all of Birmingham. "She was three-months old, Last days for photos and visits with Santa department stores and shopping centers.; her first time on Santa's knee." , Claus at area malls, Don't, miss some of the more Back at the Livonia Mall, Santa was wiring spectacular decor presentations at Twelvei Oaks, His sleigh for the big trip, Years ago, his memory FRIDAY, DEC,27 \". Somerset Col lection North, Livonia Mall, Lake* free cookbook tbrough Dec, 24. Drop off non-per Blues concert \ was sharp as a tack. Now, a computer keeps side, Fairlane, Northland Center and Oakland ishable food items, clothing and toys for local track of the millions of Christmas Eve deliveries- Robert^Jones plays blues.guitar 8-10 p.m. in Mall. At Summit Place in Waterford, tour the YMCA at Information Booth through Dec. 24. Borders Cafe. Complimentary. ; •'... "I'm more than 100 years old now. Mrs. Claus 20-minute walk- through exhibit "Wind in the Wonderland. Piymouth/Middlebelt. Livonia prints out my list before 1 leave the North Pole," 14 Mile/Orchard Lake. Fatmington Hills. Willows'' brought to you by Dayton Hudsoh Co. (313) 622-4100. ; ' ; ;'•• (810)737-0110. •;.;;. -: said the jolly old guy who was nothing more than Free admission, through Dec. 31. a big elf himself. TUESDAY, DEC. 24, CHRISTMAS EVE I was heading For the door, exhausted from my Benefit Promotion ; SATURDAY; DEC. 28 Limited Hours Kwamaa Celebration day when he shouted, "you forgot to tell me what Ongoing Share The Wealth program to benefit you wanted for Christmas," Malls and Main Street shops open until 6 p.rn. Thi8,i8 the third day of the African holiday. Salvation Army - with each sum of $150 in today for last-minute shoppers.. I told Santa that puppy had been a bundle of receipts a blanket will be donated in the Shop This day celebrates the principles of "Ujima," trouble this past year but I forgave him because per's name. See Customer Service Desk. collective work and responsibility. Borders hosts Shamrock and I had become the best of friends. WEDNESDAYS DEC. 28, a Kwanzaa program with storyteller Elaine Jor Weatland Center. Wayne/Warren; Merry Chrlatmasl I wanted nothing for myself. My only wish for (313)425-600i.,. dan at 3 p.m» Ffoni 4:30-6 p.m. Ya Tafari boys and girls everywhere, was for all to have Retail centers closed for the holiday. Makunnen performs music with Caribbean, enough to eat, and a warm, secure place to sleep. Holiday happenings ; Afro-Latin and Latin Jazz beats. • "And my only wish," Santa Claus whispered to • Red Cross Blo6d Drive through Jan. 4 at the THURSDAY, DEC, 28 ^:, 13 Mile/Sbuthfield Beverly Hilla, . /•>.'). <8i0) 6444516. :;: me, "is for peace around the world." t. mall. Spend $100 in any business and receive a Sales & Clearances
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W>' The 06st>rt>er/MONDAY, DECEMBER 23,1996 Area 4th-, 5th-graders to fine arts post Donald Morelock, director of SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE eligible to enter state the piano department and the applied music program at tory for 20 of his piano students. of 1997, Morelock will direct the Schoolcraft College, has been The International Fine Arts piano study program at the St. appointed director of piano stud Institute specializes in arrange Petersburg Conservatory for the weather poster contest ies in North America and ing study and performance second consecutive year. Europe by the International opportunities throughout the Morelock directs the Ann The Michigan Committee for number of the student's Fine Arts Institute. Under the world, and has taken more Arbor Bach Association arid has Severe Weather Awareness is school, and art instructor (if sponsorship of the Russian Min any), .must be attached, to the American soloists and perfor received three national awards sponsoring a Severe Weather ister of Culture, Morelock repre mance groups into Russia than for teaching excellence. Each Awareness Poster Contest, back of the poster on a 3-by-5 sented the Institute during three index card.. any other organization. year, several of his students are open to all students currently recent trips to Russia; In his new capacity, Morelock accepted at leading music school enrolled in fourth or fifth Entries must be postmarked Part of the Visits involved programs around the country. no later than midnight on Feb. will plan arid implement inter grades. intense study programs at the national study programs for stu Schoolcraft College is located The deadline to enter is Feb. 1. To enter, send posters Moscow Conservatory of Music wrapped flat, to National dents and teachers from around at 18600 Haggerty Road in Livo Donald Morelock 1, 1.997, or the St. Petersburg ConserVa- North America. In the summer nia. Posters must emphasize the Weather Service, 9200 White importance of being prepared Lake Road, White Lake, MI in the event of Michigan, 48386. severe weather, such as torna For further information, does, floods, snow storms, contact Gary Campbell at the. severe cold, lightning and National Weather Service at fcPEM SALE thunderstorms, according to (810) 625-3309, ext. 726, or contest .sponsors. Lori White at the Michigan STARTS The first-place winner will Association of Insurance Com THURS., receive a $200 U.S. Savings panies at 1517) 482-1643. T bond; second place will be The Michigan Committee for DEC. 26 " awarded a $100 U.S. Savings Severe Weather Awareness AFTER CHRISTMAS bond; third place will receive a was formed in 1991 to coordi 8 A.M. $75 U.S. Savings bond and nate public information efforts honorable mention .will be regarding flood, tornado and awarded a $50 U.S. Savings winter, safety. The Committee bond: includes representatives from Posters must be 15-inches the National Weather Service, ?.©" by 20-inches and submitted on Emergency Management Divi^ quality poster or illustration sion of the Michigan State board. The work must be origi Police, Michigan Association of nal and 'may'be in any media Insurance Companies, Michi with the exception of pencil, gan Emergency Management GHRISTMAS ITEMS chalk, charcoal or glitter. All Association, Department of •Excludes Dept. 56 Village &• Accessories posters will become the prop Natural Resources, Michigan erty of the sponsoring organi Association of Insurance SALE AFTER CHRISTMAS HOURS Agents, American Red Cross, zation^ Thurs. Dec. 26 8-8 CORNWELL The artist's name, age, Michigan Association of grade, home address and tele Broadcasters and WDIV-TV in FrL Dec. 27 10-8 GUutrnai IVVIU: phone number, along with the, Detroit. Sat. Dec. 28 10-6 name, address and telephone Sun. Dec* 2^ Noon-5 Mbn. Dec. 30 10-8 Tues. 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LOIS THIELEKE Microivave not just fbrreheating/bod t the end of a long, hard day, you come home tired and hungry and the last thing A you want to do is spend time cooking over a hot stove. You want a hot, satisfying meal... fast! What do you.do? Microwave. The - microwave is an asset to people with a hurried lifestyle, as it is convenient and time efficient. Some microwaves are more powerful than oth ers. The same brand of microwave popcorn may take three minutes in one microwave and four- and-one-half minutes in others. Check the rec ommended cooking times in your owner's manu al, on the food packages and in microwave cook books to avoid overcooking, and always start with the shortest Suggested time. You will become familiar with your miqrowave's power level the more you cook with it. Microwave cook ing times vary because of the power, the amount of food, starting temperature of food, shape of the food and composition of the food. Unlike conventional ovens, as you add food items to your microwave, you must increase cooking time. For example, a baked potato takes about seven minutes in a microwave and 60 min utes in a conventional oven. AMERICAS DAIRY ASSOCIATION If you are cooking 10 potatoes in a convention •T al oven, it will still take 60 minutes. If you cook Holiday fare: Dress up a fully smoked ham with winter fruit chutney for a fuss- •>r: 10 potatoes in a microwave, cooking may take up free, yet festive holiday meal. to 70 minutes. / I The doughnut shape wins the award for the best shape for microwaves, no corners and no I center. For one item, place in middle; two items, m'A. side by side with an inch between, three items, in a triangle, four items, in a square or always in a circle with nothing in the middle; '•f : Take extra care When using microwave pack I ages that heat .and crisp foods such as pizza. These.packages contain heat sensors that become very hot during the cooking time. READY IN NO TIME AT ALL I The microwave oven may cook foods unevenly, 5 I* which can result in hot or cold spots. Some foods, ore time — advance and utilize short-cuts all of the chopping and places cooked" and are ready to eat. ii such as sugar-filled pastries and meat pocket is the one and time-saving techniques. everything in plastic contain Ham can be served cold or % sandwiches, can be scalding hot on the inside size fits all That's how the professional ers or recloseable plastic food heated to an internal tempera and cold on the outside. Be sure to carefully 9? gift that chefs do it. bags. The apples and pears ture of 140° F.: for serving hot. break open these foods before biting into.them. most of us And there are plenty of are the only ingredients that Follow the directions on the I To prevent uneven cooking, stop the microwave would like ways to save time on holiday Cooper waits to slice to avoid label, and heat in a moderate and turn and/or stir the food halfway through to receive this holiday season. meal preparation, according to browning. (325°F.to.35b0F.)oven. ; M theprocess. When family and friends gath the United Dairy Industry's "It's always a treat to cook Microwave advantages er, give yourself the gift of Real Butter Team. Try to plan when everything is already Ifyou purchase;a ham.•-•'.' time by preparing a festive your menu so that most of the measured, sliced and at your labeled "cook before.eating," it i .•.'".• Most foods can be cooked in less than .50 to meal that's easy and quick to - dishes can be partially pre fingertips," Copper says. should be roasted to an inter 7.5 percent of the time it would take to cook the prepare. pared before your holiday nal temperature of 160°F. — s^ame foods in a conventionaloven. "Spare time during the holi Holiday. Baked Ham with extravaganza begins. Ann days is something to be trea use a meat thermometer to ;. • Foods cooked in amicrovfaye retain more •;•' Winter Fruit Chutney, a Cooper, executive chef at the sured," said Don Atkinson, judge doneness and plan on color, flavor and nutritional yalue than conven recipe prepared by Beatrice Putney Inn in Vermont, sug senior vice president at cooking an uncooked ham for tionally cooked foods because they are cooked Ojakangas, master baker and gests measuring, slicing and Franklin Quest, a company 30 minutes per pound; with little or no water to leech but vitamins, and author of "Beatrice Ojakangas' chopping ingredients at least a are. cooked quickly, that specializes in counseling Your holiday ham should be Great Holiday Baking Book," day before you settle in to do busy executives on the finer refrigerated within two hours ' * Microwave cooking may be more healthful . is sure to please. The flavorful the serious cooking. points of advance planning. because often it is not necessary to add fat and of serving. Tightly wrap and chutney, which can be made "The French have a phrase "Using time-saving tech refrigerate leftovers, and enjoy butter when 8 auteing meats or vegetables or ahead of time, accompanies niques, short-cuts and good scrambling eggs. : that describes this preparato for up to seven days. Ham : fully cooked smoked ham ry process," said Cooper. planning are the most effec : 'Microwave ovens allow you to quickly reheat does not retain its high quality glazed with a mixture of apri They call it mise en place." In tive ways to free yourself from for long in the freezer because and defrost foods. X cot preserves, butter and the suffocating constraints of . »; • Microwave cooking helps shorten clean-up English this translates into changes in flavor and texture Dijon mustard. "getting your ducks in a row." time. A little planning goes a occur. If you must freeze left time because food usually doesn't stick to the The holidays are for spend long way in being able to relax dishes. •_ For instance, check out over ham, wrap it tightly in ing time with family and Cooper's strategy for making and enjoy the holidays," plastic arid foil and freeze for ':Z* Using the microwave doesn't add heat to friends," Ojakangas says. "So ' , According to the National your House. Unlike the conventional oven, you Winter Fruit Chutney. On the no longer than two months, eliminate last minute worries day before the meal she mea Pork Producers Council, most can open the microwave to check progress with-, by doing whatever you can in hams today are labeled "fully out letting hot aii* escape into the house.: sures all the ingredients, does See recipes inside. Microwave cautions .; • No metal, no foil, no twist ties. •f • Use only microwave-safe dishes, avoid using n)argarine tubs, whipped topping howls and cottage cheesecontainers. High heat could cause chemicals to transfer into the fobd.' ;.:' .;'• Watch out for steam when removing a cover.; extra- ';'• ?• Use potholders as a precaution, dishes and crisp oatmeal cookies is a layer food are extremely hot, In many families, after the memory that can be passed on stockings have been hung, it's from orte generation to the next. of creamy frosting: The dough '••; • Stir foods and beverages after heating to This year, the elves in the Quak^ uses on-hand ingredients and, . a^oid scalding, cold or hot spots can Occur. time to fix Santa a snack. Cook-" ies top the jolly man's list of er Oatmeal Kitchens have come since the quick;and bldrfash- ' ;•'''• Do-not reuse trays or containers provided faVbrite treats, so why not really up with two oatmeal cookies ioned bats are interchangeable with microwave convenience products, they wow him this Christmas Eye your kids, or grandkids, will in baking, you can use whichev have been designed for one time use with that with an extra-special cookie love to bake and nibble. er happens to be on the. shelf. 'specific food only. '•••'-. that's been baked just for him? Save time on baking day by ;i* Always allow resting or standing time after Standing a full ten inches Although we don't know exact high and chockifull of whole • making the dough a day or two the cooking is completed. ahead and refrigerate it tightly I • Never partially cook a food ahead of tirne to ly .when the custom of leaving some whole grain oats, a "Snow •i'.'-' cookies for Santa began, we do man Oatmeal Cookie" will keep wrapped. The filling is ready-to:- make microwaving faster later. Bacteria can spread vanilla frosting available g^bw in partially cooked foods.; know that similar customs have Santa energized for the long European origins. In fact, Dutch night ahead. The classic oatmeal in the baking aisle of the super- • Do not use brown grocery bags, they contain iriarket. Kids of all ages will recycled materials and metals and cbuld starjt a boys and girls still fill their Cookie dough is quick and easy wooden shoes with hay for St. to mix, and little hands can easi have a great time rolling the fro- Nicholas' hbrse, and Scandina ly pat' the dough into snowman edges of the frosting-filled cook I'hois M. Thieleke ofBirmingham is an Exten vian children leave porridge for shapes right on the cookie sheet- ies in colorful candy sprinkles, sion Home Economist for the Michigan State the Yule men, the Scandinavian After cooling, the real fun begins university Extension —Oakland County. For equivalent of Santa's elves. as the kids use icing and candy The extra sandwich Cookies answers to food and nutrition questions, call to give the snowman a smile and and snowmen make delicious While giving Santa cookies gifts for teachers, friends and ,($10)8580904. and milk is uniquely American, then dress him warmly with a hat, scarf and mittens. There's grandparents. Wrap the snow- . it most likely evolved from these men in clear plastic wrap, tie and other European traditions, even room to write Santa's :f^---/.:iOOKlNQAHEAP--/^3 ; with a red ribbon and attach a Ff»l l|ll I »1 ..—fc.llllMiplM « «111^ •' ••••••••••••••HOIIII •"•'• • •— I •• I—O.IWIfH^ ^. perhaps as a gentle reminder name..'' ' ••'•,:'..-. .v'..'-''' • ;'. ,' What to watch for in Taste next week: 1 gift tag, The sandwich cookies about giving to others. "Santa Sandwich Cookies' pack easily in small cellophane THE QUAKERQATS COMPANY year, Sandra Dalka-Prysby does not have Kids love to bflke, and creat stacked on a plate and accompa gift bags available at party, sta- . Santa's snack: Surprise Santa with .•.» ttf make a resolution to get fit and trim. Since ing a really special cookie to give nied by nutmeg-sprinkled tionery and discount stores. »»1694 she's lost 140 pounds; - to Santa can provide hours of egpwg will please Saptq, too. 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It's the time of year when tele rofjst during the last hour. A approximately 1 3/4 to 2 hours for phones ringing and doorbells purchased gravy enhanced with ROASTED RIBEYE & ROOT medium rare; 2 to 2 1/2 hours for chiming mean invitations and fresh herbs makes a savory and VEGETABLES medium doneness. at-home entertaining. But with simple sauce for the beef and 4 to 6-pound well-trimmed Meanwhile in large bowl, com today's busy schedules leaving vegetables. beef ribeye roast, small bine potatoeSj carrots, onions and little time for elaborate prepara Knowing when the beef roast 'reserved seasoning mixture; toss tions, we want our-special din end is done doesn't take guesswork to coat. Arrange vegetables on a 15 ners with family or friends to be — just a thermometer. Deter 2 tablespoons olive oil by 10-fnch jelly roll pan. During 1-2-3 easy. mine the doneness you prefer 1 teaspoon salt last 60 minutes of roasting beef, A beef ribeye roast is the per and remove the roast from the 2 pounds small new potatoes, put vegetables in oven. fect solution. Three easy steps oven when, the thermometer reg halved make it simple to prepare: isters 10 degrees F below the 1 package (16 bunces) baby Remove roast to curving board • Heat the oven to the proper desired doneness. carrots when meat thermometer registers temperature. 2 medium onions, cut into 1- 135 degrees F. for medium rare. 150 degrees F, for 'medium. • Place the roast in the oven, For medium rare, the recom inch thick wedges Increase oven temperature to 450 uncovered, on a rack in a shal mended endpoint temperature is Seasoning: low roasting pan. No basting or 145 degrees F, so remove it from degrees F. continue roasting veg 4 large cloves garlic, crushed cooking liquid is necessary — the oven when the thermometer etables 15 minutes or until tender the natural juices of the roast registers 135 degrees F. 2 teaspoons dried thyme and lightly browned, stirring once. will keep the beef moist and deli Remember to let the roast leaves While vegetables cook, tempera cious. stand. During standing time, the 1 1/2 teaspoons cracked ture of roast will continue to rise • Roast for the time specified temperature will rise to the black pepper 10 degrees to desired doneness, Carve roast into slices; serve with to reach desired doneness. Let desired doneness and meat Heat oven to 350 degrees V. vegetables. Yield 6 to 8 servings.' the roast stand on a carving juices will redistribute through Combine seasoning ingredients; board, loosely covered with alu out the roast, making it easier to press half the mixture evenly into Nutrition information per serv minum foil, for 15 minutes. carve. surface of beef roast. Add oil and " ing: (6.5 ounces cooked, trimmed You're ready to carve and serve. While the roast cooks, there'll salt to remaining mixture; reserve. beef and J 1.6 of vegetables): 623 Roasted Ribeye and Root Veg be plenty of time to prepare the calories; 56g protein, 38g carbo- . NATIONAL CATTLEMEVS BEEF ASSOCIATVOX etables can make entertaining rest of the meal -— perhaps an Place roast, fat side up, on rack fiydate; 26g fat, 7.5mg iron, just this easy. Season the roast earthy mushroom soup with in shallow roasting pan. Insert ; 556mg sodium, 147mg choles Simply delicious: At-home entertaining is easy on the ., and vegetables with a flavorful bread purchased from the bakery ovenproof meet thermometer so tip terol. host when the main course is Roasted Ribeye & Root.' mixture of garlic, dried thyme to start, a decadent chocolate is centered in thickest part, not Recipe and information resting in fat. Do not add water or Vegetables — three simple steps is-all it takes for a per and black pepper; cook the veg cake to finish. from the National Cattle fect beef roast. etables right along with the cover. Roast in 350 degree F. oven men's Beef Association. ise
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Sprinkle on potatoes half, about 6 to 7 pounds 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon mon medium heat until slightly thick just before placing in oven. Allow • 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar juice • ened, 5 minutes. Drizzle sauce 5-10 minutes longer far baking 1/4 cup apricot preserves Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 6 tablespoons light brown 2 teaspoons grated lemon over sweet potatoes. time. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Bring a large pot of lightly salted sugar .'.;.-. .rind For topping, combine all ingredi 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard water to a boil. Add sweet pota 3/4 cup dried cranberries ,1 teaspoon sugar toes; return water to a boil. Cook ents in small bowl. Work butter Recipes from Beatrice Heatoven to 325 degrees F. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh i tablespoon fresh minced until potatoes are almost tender into mixture until crumbly. Sprim Ojakangas, Master Remove skin from ham. Place . rosemary or 1 teaspoon parsley, if desired but still keep their shape, about 5 kle over top of potatoes. Bake Baker/Cookbook Author, and ham, fat side up, in shallow roast-, dried rosemary, crushed Salt and pepper to taste . minutes. Drain well. Arrange pota uncovered until potatoes are ten the American Dairy Associa ihg pan. Score fat in diamond pat •1/4 teaspoon ground allspice toes in overlapping pattern in but der and topping is crispy, about 30 tion. In large saucepan of boiling, tern and stud with cloves. Bake for 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 hour and 15 minutes. salted water, cook carrots and 3 medium oranges, peeled. Brussels sprouts until tender 8 to Then, in small saucepan, com sectioned 10 minutes. Drain well. bine apricot preserves, butter and Us* Minute GAME ROOM Gift Giving! mustard, heat until hot. Spoon In large saucepan* cook onion in In same saucepan, melt butter. butter over medium heat until ten Add ginger and cook 2 minutes. glaze onto top of ham. 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