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COUNTY NEWS Gaining support: City and township leaders are talk ing about why they sup port ihesupermajority ballot on the Aug. AprU rnary ballot/A& New purchase; tiorrie^ fowriGornrriunicatidns • Ralph Savini, who served NetWork* parent company as Westland's first fire chief of the Observer & Eccen and remained a resident -; tric Newspapers, isget after his retiremenjL died .•: tingbigger. /AitO Monday at age 78,(¾ :£:.. BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN STAFF WRITER : * COMMUNITY LIFE Going up: Eric Anderle, Westland's first fire* 13, of Wayne, works his chief is remembered as way Up a rock climb wall. a great man with a gift 'Where's the Love?' Han of humor. son fans found it at Pine Ralph Savini of West- Knob Mu§ic Theatre on land, who was the fire chief, first with the fledgling Nankin June29,yBl : Township department in the early 1960s, and then for Westland when it became a city in 1966, died Monday. AT HOME Hewas78. Born in 1920 in West Virginia, Savi ni came to thelJstroit area in 1938. He A true haven: A backyard served in the U.S. military in 1940 garden blooms April where he flew rescue missions in tfte Pacific and Asian theaters. "^ '.?¥• through September. Find ; He married in 1946. At that time, he; out how the homeowners had some aspirations in television and, attended a school to study television.' • keep up with the seasons. He eventually started working at ftie /D8-9 Village of Wayne Fire Department and / in 1962 made the rhoye to the Nankin; ENTERTAINMENT ,••:•••_.. Pleasesee CHIEF, A4 Jazz: The Michigan Jazz Festival, returning to g Boisfordlnn in Farming- ton Hills Sunday, July ~ Pie Iri sky: Tiffany Sum 19y continues to be among mers, 10, of Westland toss l;he best bargains in es a pizza in theToqrmi- Whoosh: Kaitlyn Dufour, 2, (front), and Melissa Parks, 2, ride gets contract ioivn^/EX na's Pizza Toss, with Sherry Parks on the Super Slide at the Summer Festival. BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN Popular music: "Gimme StAFFWRITER An acting Westland city clerk has that which I desiref been appointed, and the just-retired Michigan native and clerk has been retained as a consul MetaUica bassist promis tant. ' "'.:*: BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN Roadpri Wednesday evening...... Diane J. Fritz, who retired in Jufje es songs from every STAFF WRITER Summer Events then continued Wednesday evening, after longtime service with the citjv era./%% ':•;•;'..'• Adults were sticking their faces in plates of- Festival S- Thursday evening, Friday, Saturday and Sun has been retained as ah independent icecream; ". V *^^^^ day/.; ;'..--V\ contractor, for $60 an hour for the nexj Well, actually, they'were eating ice cream as The 27th annual festival was a success, six months. • ;- fast as they could without spoons. It was part according to Ken Mehi, chairman of the non Meanwhile, Patricia Gibbons, qn of the Westland Summer Festival's ice-cream eating con -profit Westland Festival. Committ^ employee of the clerk's office, has beer! REAL ESTATE test during the festival which ended Sunday night. which orgamzes^the festival. Estimates are that between appointed acting city clerk effecting The annual festival, which includes the Mis^ Westland 200,000 and 250;00Q, people attended the festival from July 7 until a permanent city clerk JS Summer Festival Pageant held the w.eekendr prior to the Wednesday through Sunday,. named. Her annual salary is $48,00$: Give us a sign: Ileal estate Gibbons, a city employee for 21 yearsj agents have to.contend festival, officially kicked off with"ffrparade down Ford please:see FESTIVAL, A3 with various rules for •. ...•-.'".: - ,..-• Please see CLERK, A2 open house signs. Our stojy clears the atr./Fl
INDEX Victor car Hatch, 9, • Obituaries A2 of West- ./ • Achievers A4 land took BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN buying it or sending it back to the deal • Classified part in FG STAFFWRITER ' ership. '....'•. the Wayne Home & Service G8 A proposal to buy a car the city had Councilman Richard LeBlanc ques tioned why the issue of the police County Jobs Fll already leased for two years was Annual defeated Monday night and renewed department needing vehicles hadn't Crossword F6 concerns about the need for a policy. come up in recent budget talks. Mud Day • Sports Westland City Council voted down a ~-~ With the cost of the lease at $10,300, at the Per- ..-':-'.oi buying the "car..how" makes the cost of rinSite in • Entertainment El plan to buy a Pontiac BonneyiUG for $13,631 from Red Holnian the car nearly $24,000, LeBlanc said. Hines • Real Estate F4 Pontiac/GMC in Westland. The city bought a similar vehicle for the police chief a few months ago, Park. See • Rentals F8 The car, which has fewer than 30,000 page,A9. miles on it, had been leased for the Councilman Gbnn Anderson said. "It mayor. The city now has the option of * ' . " HOW TO REACH US Please see CAR, A2 RedWIng signing Senior citizens living in Taylor Towers may call their building manager for their day of distribution. Newsroom: 734-953-2104 Detroit Red Wing Larry Murphy will be at the Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 For July, distribution will include: green beans, Westland Shopping Center from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, tomato juice, rice, vegetable oil, and frozen ham. For E-mail: bjachman6oe.horh«comm.net July 11, in Center Court, signing autographs. ,> <• PLACES&FACES information, call the Dorsey Center, (734) 595-0366. Nightline/Sports: 734-953-2104 Tickets for $15 must be bought from Fan Zone *' Reader Comment Line: 734-953-2042 before the oyent. Each ticket, includes one auto- , graphed photograph. , year terms to expire July 6, 2001, Animal Planet Classified Advertising: lZA-^%1^900 The line will start outsido of lx>t 9 at Hudson's Westland Shopping Center and the American Display Advertising: 734591-2300 Package Pickup, off of Central City Parkway. For Surplus food distribution Humane Association Disaster Relief will be hosting Home Delivery:734-5914500 more information, call Fan Zone at (734) 762-9618. Westland will bo having its surplus food program Animal Planet Rescue on.Saturday, July 25. The at (lie Dorsey Community Center on the following event will take place in the parking lot behind JC Reappointments dates and times: > Penney off Nankin Boulevard. It will feature an 80- Westland Planning Commission members Debo Palmer, Stiober, Merriman and Wildwood roads, foot tractor-trailer splashed with colorful animal which is known as Norwnyne and Onk Village, 10 graphics and will be open to the public for guided rah Suir and Robert Bower.4 were reappointed to the 4 coT^igsion at Monday's Westland City Council ,-, 'a.m^tq 2 pjn. Thursday, July16. '. tours. There will also be interactive events, live ant- -meeting...... ANoNicr Wslde^^ >'- I mnl demonstrations, face-minting aiul triyia^mne^ Bowers and Suir were each appointed to tin uu-1 — -tn?.pm Fri^Y^Iulyn. with prizes. The event is open to the public for free. Aa(w> The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY JULY 9,1998
OBITUARIES P**OTOYI.COUJK* grandchildren; and four great s A^ftemorisd service for Dorothy grandchildren. €6)lins of Livonia will be 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Ken Watson, Livonia Public Sfiday, July 10/ in the Church of Michigan Kidney Foundation or Schools' top administrator, will UVONIA SCHOOLS ^ Holy Spirit, 9083 Newburgh Church of the Holy Spirit, 9083 start the new school year with a Baftd, Livonia. Mrs. Collins died > Newburgh Road, Livonia. two-year contract extension, but 4«ly 4; Surviving are: sons, MAMQNSWALUY no pay raise. • At sMprtirttmtont, Watson r#|*ct«l pmrkHit 1^, Lloyd of Westland; Funeral arrangements for Mari , The superintendent was slated pay .ncrea***, MylnjgM w«nt#d to s«t a mod*, Mjchael, John, Charles, Edward, on Swalley, 63, of Wayne were to get a 2-percent pay hike for of financialdl»clplin « In tlM adMol cNatrfct. At Robert, Glen and Kenneth; held July 7 by Uht Funeral the upcoming 1998-99 school daughters, Dorothy Fogelberg, ; Home. Mrs. Swalley died July 5 ' year. tho time, the district wa« nogbtlatliig contracts Nancy Anderson, Mary Ouelette, in Oakwood Hospital Annapolis But," once again, as he has with seven employs* unions. Cheryl Holland; 27 grandchil- V Center, Wayne. She was a home- done in the past, he turned down drjen; and five great-grandchil-; maker. the raise, this time over the 4ren, Mrs, Collins was preceded Surviving are; husband, issue of improving state-mandat ijv;death by her husband, Bur- Hichard; sons, David and Craig; ed test scores. Odette. ';.'••• •.'/:.:.;-, ' .-.'y'.V ••-. daughter, Debbie Miller of West- Saying he believes responsibil salary was slated to go to the district's to, p post. fHELDOHD. HOUSE land; and grandson, Scott ity lies at his doorstep, Watson $108,630½ 1998-99. In 1995, after his first evalua funeral services for Sheldon ,: Beaker. rejected his pay raise because of fpjrdy in 1997-98 did I take ft tion, Watson pledged to deliver House, 77,'of Westland were the poor scores Livonia students raise,'* Watson said. *My salary • on higher MEAP scores. He was Jyly 6 in Ziomek Funeral Home, JAMES E.MC ANALLY this year will be a 2.B percent quoted as saying: "(Teachers Funeral services for James -received on the 1997 Michigan said Church of the Holy Spirit Education Assessment Program, cut over last year, because last and administrators) will iniprove tyith burial at Grand Lawn McAnally, 83, of Westland were "Ken Watson year's raise was off-schedule.'' the scores as far as improvement Cemetery. Officiating was the July 7 in Uht Funeral Home or MEAP, tests. "He took MEAP on as-a chal There are no pay raises built is possible.; So the scores will go ftfcv. Kip Grayelle. With burial at Parkview Ceme- ; with him. He hasn't made mis into the two-year contract exten . up. But I'm willing to accept the t;Mr. House died July 2. He was tery, Livonia. Officiating was the lenge; it was refreshing to see a person in his position step up takes, and has dealt with some sion/ leaving Waltsph's salary consequences, whatever that , d veteran of World War II serv- Rev. Danny Tackell. Mr. tough issues." open-ended for the next three maybe." ipg in the Navy aboard an LST McAnally died July 3. He was a and be accountable and take steps to change things," said After turning down pay school years.: The 1997 test Bcores left him in the Pacific War Zone. steel slitter. increases during his first four As superintendent, Watson disappointed and embarrassed to •> Surviving are: wife of 157 years, Surviving are: wife, Helen; Frank Kokenakes, 1997-98-pres- ident of the Livonia Board of years as superintendent, Watson rejected previous pay increases, the point he named former Jjargaret; sons, Larry, Toby and daughter, Bettie Grimes; one finally received a 2.5-percent pay • saying he wanted to set a model Nankin Mills principal Linda Roger; daughters, Carol Carter brother; eight sisters; two grand Education. After giving .Watson ah excel increase in 1997-98. of financial discipline in the Gantos to a new administrative and Janet Schroeder; brothel children and one great:grandson. As it was with raises given to school district. , post. Her job in the upcoming Bruce Hojuse; sisters,' Eleanor Memorial contributions may lent evaluations the trustees also tacked two more years onto the other district employees, Wat At the time, the district was school year will be to work with Hornbrook and Vera Layton; 14 be made to the University of : elementary staff to boost reading Michigan Cancer Center. superintendent's contract, y son's 1997-98 increase was "off- negotiating contracts with seven The contract now ends June schedule"; that is, itwai not employee unions. test scores. 30,2002. : v .:.'"- built'permanently into his pay He has received a top-notch In turning down his pay raise *He is an excellent leader and schedule.' evaluation from the trustees for 1998-99, Watson said: "I has dpne an excellent job in deal Therefore* Watson's salary ever since being named superin can't justify to our students and -.••••,. (USPS 663-530)- how,drops back to what it was tendent in 1994. community the fact that our rate Pubfe/*4«very.Sunday afidThufviay byObMwtr VE««rtrici»N*wjpaf*fs. 3625) Schoolcraft, U*ci*. Ml ing with various groups and with «150. Periodical postage p*k) «1 Ovonia. Ml 4St51. A&raia Ut mail (subscription, Chans* oj tMnMi, Form personnel matters'," Kokenakes before 1997: $106,500. But MEAP scores have dogged of improvement is less than 3569)loP.O.Box30M,U»of^Ml441S1;Te!ephon»59l-<»00. ., His "pn-schedule, built-in'- Watson ever since he assumed what i% should be." SU8SCRIPTrONRATES ., ,«v • : : said. ^People feel comfortable Carrier DeSvwy Ma»Detvefy - •'Monthly...; :.;...... ;-.:.:,....:.;..:. :....:..::.$3;«' Ona y*a/t:.,,...,...... ;.;.....:...C....,:...... -...:_.,;;>5S.6o; One'y«a/.'....-.-i:.._ .....„U7M On«y«ar(Sf.Ctoeo)...,.. ,. „...,- ;....$44.ter Or* year (Sr. ClSien) ...;....._,„,...... $38.00 OhoyearlOutotCoority)...:.;.,,. ..;...„'...• $¢5.00 NewMtandl...... — .pe> copy 75 One yea/ (Om 0» Slate).:....:....;.;.._;....:.'...•.„•.$90.00- Al *t*tfctot puUancd In the Westland Obaerra H subject (0 tf* ctfxfcfcn* tli!«d In tho atfXieabla raw cart,' Wyandotte Street Art Fair eopta 0« which a/. avaiaMa from tha aAtrWng department, Wasfland Otnarvar, 36M1 SchooteraMJwnia. Ml from page At 461». (734) 6» 1 -2300. Tne Westland Observer reserve* the rightno t to accept an edvtrtiaafa order. Observer 4 Eccentrtc* ad-tafcar* have no: authority lo bind this newspaper and onfy pubGcation or an advertttement than conttitute finaraceept*< e 6t (he adversers order. And Sidewalk Sale - • . •••''• . "• .''' ' ' »»»*» . just doesn't make sense to lease Bonneville would have replaced JuhjMl-Wed. Sr Sat 10a-9p, thurs, 8c W 10a-lp|> ; ;a vehicle for two years and then a vehicle with high mileage that turn around and buy it," he said. . "is cost-ineffective to keep fix wmm T^Adv»rt«^Of1k«l^ fihppdl If the city were spending tax ing," according to information SwMksFRB Ctiejwa.Tho Mens ^oro...(734)282-7765 dollars the way it should it from Department of Public Ser wouldn't be buying the vehicle, vices Director Richard Dittmar. FAMILY rmress»••• 1 Riyer» Edge Gallery...Greal Art...(734}246-9880 Anderson said; ' ^1 still think it's a bad, bad &m 0\\\ fWHtowTrM...Worneo9 Wear.„(734)282-6231 1$ Member Worid Mayor Robert Thomas said he decision to lease then buy," Moo DuK Kwan Tang P.E. C^rtetn^ Shoppe... Coflect*te9...(734)285-3490 Soo Do Federation. wouldn't disagree, but that the Anderson said. The Perfume & Bath Shoppe..^et Good Bath .f>34)282-1035 Vehicle has low mileage and the "I don't know if this is a good The Kindred Sp^rt ..Cool Stuff For Sett & Home„(734)285-6629 police, department officials say way to do this," Council Presi - Tha Grind...A^ &>tfeerlouie...(734)246-8818 they need it. dent Pro Tem Sharon Scott said. ; Police Chief .Emery Price A similar issue surfaced in >v - •:>W£. Samefeon* Jawetore ...Up To 65% Off ..(734)281-6969 I -; ^¾½¾¾ defended the proposal, saying he January when council was at /V.i^25SiaSl BkWtacQallery.;,Hjp Art;;.(734)2814779 had requested four vehicles dur- odds over whether to spend Korean Karate Lessons....for Self-Discipline, Respect, White Fumitufe;,.Wiri A Be«tnef...(734)282-2165 ing.the budget process, but those $37,535 to buy four Ford Taurus-" Confidence, and Fitness! Qreat for relieving stress. Shlrtey'e CaJlioo Cottage...Great Crans,..(734)282-6849 I *? Great for all members of the famity...ADUUSr I requests didn't make it into the es that the city had leased for TEENS and CHILDREN (9 yrs.i dp) Coamte Toys ..Bobote 4 South Park ..(734)282-9598 budget. nearly three years. In a 4-3 vote, • NO Contracts ... Thareaa Marie'a Bridal Shop..,Up To 75% Off :..(734)282-9633 I'm simply trying to keep my the council approved spending • NO Hidden Costs people on the street," Price said. $9,383 each for four Taurus cars •..'..'• NO Sign Up Fee i ..I ii.i«..,.< .ill (7 ;D vi it :>o"> «»i <7 ;i>2s^<>^ ; i that had already cost $11,770* Mon. 6-7:30 p.ra,Thurs. 6:30-7 p.m. Several vehicles in the police \ isil ( )||l \\ < I) Silt \{ w\«\\ .\t\ .imlolK .n< I department fleet have "extreme-' each for a three-year lease, The MICBI6AN ACADEMY of MARTIAL ARTS ;• ly high mileage," Price said. The cars went to the-police and fire Located in WesStrxfs Friendship Center • Westland departments, 1119 N. Nwfcurgh. Road QusJ S- of Ford Road) Monday's proposal was defeat For Mora tnformaBon CM.'-...... ^:.:....1:.:. («4)427-0821 ed 4-2 with Council President Sandra Cicirelli, Councilman Charles Pickering, LeBlanc and Anderson voting no. Council READER SERVICE LINES woman Justine Barns and Scott m voted yes. Councilman Charles VIC'S "Trav" Griffin was absent. ; Observer Newsroom E-Mail • >• Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to the editor pf make general comments to any member of our.ne\vs staff throCgh E-Mail. SK .;'.•.. via the Internet at the following address:. ; Clerk hewsroom0c>e6nline.com. DINE from page Ai •; Homeline;734-953-2020 FAMILY RESTAURANT VJ . © (kroger Complex >•# 1 T"O> : has been working in the clerk's - > ppefyhouses and new developments in your area. • '•,. . 5662 Middlebelt • Garden City , office for about 10 years and as >> Free real estate seminar information. : : :¾ ::) deputy clerk since November ;> Current mortgage rates. ',': ''_•• 1 r31ock; North of Ford Road r. . . : 5 1992. ; Classified After Hours; 734.591-0900 •VIC*S DINER Westland City Council (734)427-5336 Ford Road approved her appointment and s ;'..> Place classified ads at your convenience. Open Mon.-Sat, la.mAop.m:, 5un. 7a.m.-3p.rri. Fritz's contract at Monday's reg Circulation Departmertti734'S91-050b ular council meeting. The original consultant con v >'if you have a question about home delivery or if you did not receive your : tract proposal for Fritz extended paper, please call one of our customer service representatives during the BREAKFAST to June 30, 1999, but Council ;• following hours:. ' man Glenn Anderson moved to ;.'... Sunday: 8 a.m - Noon • . shorten the length to six .. Monday through Friday: - months.. 8:30 a.m. •- 5:>0 p.m. . SPECIAL 7,12' Council approved the shorter NOW HIRING.-~r -» #- M ** « *• contract by a vote of 6-1 with ExnmNCBD J^ try our Homemade Corn Bread! Justine Barns voting no. Barns OStl On-line: 734.591-0903 \WAtTREeete, -2^ * said she wanted the longer con >• You can access Online with just tract. about any communications software LUNCH SPECIAL Council does have the option '. -PC or Macintosh. On-line users can: to extend the contract at the end : • Send.and receive unlimited e-mai Any sandwich on pur men of six months, Council President \- * Access all features of the Internets-Telnet, Pro Tern Sharon Scott said. Gopher, WWW and more. | (incMe$5(2Upi&ar,.,2 6C)upsdai!yl) Fritz, who will be working on •'•'•••• Read electronic editions of the the an as-needed basis, won't be Observer & Eccentric newspapers. paid more than $25,000 for her services, according to the con • Chat with users across town of across the I only.... 3*15 tract, which was based on a ;'•.' .country. V^ _ No limit * One. coupon for entire party * Pihe-in only year-long contract. : • To begin your On-Lihe exploration, call 734 Council President Sandra 591-0903 with your computer modem. At $ Cicirelli has estimated Fritz will ' - the login prompt, type: new. At the , Unlimited Soup Bar,„
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~ "Obviously we lia^i good weath ings, not to. look down, Anthony er which helped out*" he said. finished the climb, pressing a Also, new events for kids such button in a plastic skull at the as the magic show and clown top to mark his success. shows were well-attended. Sister Michelle,, then on her "Everybody seemed to enjoy . third attempt, made the climb. the bands," he said. She wasn't quite satisfied The final figures aren't in yet, though, saying she almost fell but Mehl said the festival cbm- and that her hands hurt as she inittee is in good shape going • •'s lowered to the ground. into next year's festival. The The "mountain'1 climbing was committee increased the. amount situated hear the main stage spent on entertainment this year where acts such as the Lonestar^ bringing the total festival cost to Dance Company performed ahd an estimated $35,000 or more, demonstrated country-western Mehl said. line dancing at various times In addition to the entertain throughout the weekend. Musi ment, there were many other cians such as Steve King and the activities including pie eating, Dittilies and Westland's own pizza tossing and leg showings. Josh Graciri also performed. There were also a car show, Meanwhile, many others had rides, games and food. the opportunity to enjoy games Lesley York, 13, of Wixom took and rides in the festival area set her turn at trying her mountain- up behind Westland Gity Hall. climbing skills on a wall equipped with, foot and hand At the Super Slide, kids and holds at various points. Strapped their parents were making mul with safety ropes, she found the tiple trips down the slide atop climb easy, although she "said burlap-type sacks. she hadn't done it before. Jeanine Williams ofWestland Michelle Hamati, 9, of Canton, watched as her daughter, Julie, though, found it a little more dif 7, made her third trip down. ficult. On her second attempt she Noting from the look on her still hadn't made it. face, "She likes it," she said. "It's hard because myhands Julie, meanwhile, lost her can't get a grip," she said. flipflops on the slide. Her brother, Matthew, 12, who "It was fun - my shoes fell off," hadn't climbed before; made it she said with a laugh. and felt good about his climb. "I The festival fun wrapped up did awesome. It was easy," he Sunday night with a fireworks said. show that drew large crowds. •Then his brother Anthony, 6, Meanwhile, the fun for next attempted the climb. • year is already being planned, * "You can do it, Anthony, all Mehl said. Also, the committee is the.Way," his mother, Violctte, trying to recruit more organiza said. • ' tions to offer concessions next After a few scares and warn year, he said.
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Birmingham i (248) 644-6900 Livonia «(734) 591-7696 Rochester • (248) 651 -6000 Vintage vehicle: A baby blue custom '51 Mercury was SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 •OPEN SUN AT NOON -+i- on-displayM the Quality Movers Car Show as part of the Westland Summer Festival The car show was Sat C'A 1 < • -1 urday. .---.-. . , l—— M Chief JrorhpageM Township department as its first • H« came to the chief; Nankin Township Fire He retired in 1979, ' Westland City Council Presi Department when it dent Pro Tern Sharon Scott and began as a new depart husband Ted Scott, who served ment. In Itfttf the BY BfiTH SUNDRLA JACHMAN as Westland's fire chief after 8TAKFWJUTER SERVICE CLUB . Savini, both remember Savini as Westland CityCouncil ' It's 20 years and counting. a warm family man; renamed Central Fire ' The Westland Civitan Club recently marked its "Our town would not be as successful as it is if Ted Scott had kiiown Savini Station, on Ford Road 20th anniversary with a: dinner arid ceremony at • we didn't have the volunteers that we have," she since 1959. : - Joy Manor in Westland. said. ;.:'r.'f"r":).•"':.-.;,: /'::/;,:Y:'V'." ;•;•{'.•'• ' '\' "He was a good firefighter, a hear City Hall, the "Members found a lot to celebrate as they recog- : The club also received recognition from the good officer to work for and Ralph Savini F|re Sta riized an active club with 43 members, four of "VVayrie County Commission and commission Vice always very knowledgeable," he tion In his honor. whom have served as district governors of the club, Chair Kay Beard of Westland. said, adding Savini's leadership Civitan sponsors many projects in the communi Remembering 20 years brought back memories was outstanding during those tyincluding an Easter Bunny Brunch, a Hal for club members. early years of the department. loween Walk, programs at area nursing homes, One year club members decided the men in the / Savini was alsq a good speak Special Olympics and many others. community did not know what to do on Valentine's er. "He had the ability to use As chief, he was a member of The club has also received the Founders Award Day, pean-Dpran said. So there club members humor when he would speak the Michigan Fire Chiefs Associ from the international as the best club in 1995-96. stood selUng flowers on one of the coldest days of publicly," Ted Scott said. ation and the Michigan Civitan Clubs date back to March 17,1917/ the year, she said with a laugh. "He is going to be missed by Flammable "Liquid s Fire Safety wheni a group of Birmingham, Ala., business^and David Jensen^ who hasserved as treasurer for this community," Sharon Scott Ralph Savini Committee. He served on the professional men began meeting for a weekly lun most'oLhis'-19 years as a club member, recalls said. Her father had also worked Fire Safety Advisory bo ards for cheon to discuss wayis they might improve the com fpndlyjfR the good service the club has done for with Savini in the Wayne fire was just, great to have had him Washtenaw Community and munity. In 1974 the club began to admit women. Westland.^ttch ias for the Salvation: Army at department. that long in, our midst" she said. Madorma colleges and was past ^ ^rlene Dean-Doran, who is a Region 6 interna- Christmas time and the Easter Bunny Brunch.. "He was absolutely a great- Savini has; a unique sense of president of the Western Wayne tional^t^tor^iaone of the;Westlahd^eniberai= r^ia • wifeizDd^ been: a man, a great story teller,n she humor- and could always find County Mutual Aid Association. with longest^standing membership - 19 years, member 19 years, remembers the time she heard saidr ^ometb^ng-tp^ ';:• Savini ^siirpei by hii_wife, rThese are the people who get clown and dirty" that a child saw the person inside the Easter In 1991, the Westland:City oilman Richard LeBlanc said. '• Joanna; daughter,^ Mary^ (Robert) Dean-Doran said of Westland Civitan members. bunny costume and thought the worst - that the^ Council renamed Central Fire Council President Sandra Morian; Nancy (Paul) Goldsh- Gerry Falkher, the Michigan District governor Easter bunny had eaten a person. ."•'•' Station, on Ford Road near: City Cicirelli remembers that Savini lack; son, Steyeh R. (Diana) and a WesUand Civitan, said it is "really.a wonder Humor is also a part of the club as evidence* 1 by Hall, the Ralph Savini Fire Sta had kind words for her when she Savini; sister, Victoria Savini; ful experience to come to a club on their service the club's toast to 20 years - at each table a mem tion in his honor. started oi) the council. and eight grandchildren. ,.'.'. anniversary^ It is especially wonderful because I'm ber pulled out a basket of toasted bread. "We do a Savini's death was announced In 1991, when he was honored Visitation is until 9 p.m. today a member of this organization." lot of work together and have a lot of fun," club at Monday's Westland City with, a fire station named after with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Uht Others also offered congratulations. member Barbara Polich said. Council meeting. // him, Savini said his career car Funeral Home in Westland. Ser ^Westland Civitan Club is one of the rare clubs She also was touched personally when club "He certainly has been very ried "great expectations, great vices will be at St. Mary Catholic that gives of their heart,* state Rep. Eileen members donated. $1,000 to the Civitan Interna supportive of the city," Council exhilaration and great exaspera Church in Wayne at 11 a.m. Fri DeHart, D-Weetland, and a Civitan, said. tional Research Center Foundation in memory of man Charles Pickering said. ' tions. It was a job that ran the day, July 10. Club member and Westland City Councilwoman her late husband. Savini loved to play golf and gamut.** The family suggests that those Justine Barns recalled one of the first things she '^Through thick and thin, through good and bad also had a great sense of humor, He also recalled the first fire who wish may make memorials did as a Civitan - rang a bell for the Salvation times, the bottom line is the caring, snaring aspect Pickering said. which occurred about two min to the Ralph Savini Memorial Army. .'•'••.• of the club," Dean-Dbran said. Councilwoman Justine Barns utes after he assumed his duties Fund for favorite charities. remembers when the township as chief, "a house fire in the area Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre was starting up its fire depart- of Cherry Hill and Wayne. That Cemetery in Southfield. "ffrent and Savini was there. "It broke the ice" id n .-' • CITTOF GARDEN CITY ACHIEVERS SPECLALCOUNCIL MEETING "What You Ought to K^ow^oiit JUNE25,1998 * Six students were named to Present were Mayor Barker, Councilmembers Dodge, Lynch, Wiacek, the president'fi-hoiior roll at (What you don't know'could costyourfamily thousands ofw^ Briscoe, and Waynick. Absent CoiincilmemberKaledas. Walsh College for the winter t you own a home...or you have assets worth at least some assets just to pay. the estate taxes! Also present were City Manager Bayless, and Deputy Treasurer Smith. semester: Andrea Koehler, I $100,000...you owe.'It to yourself—and your family—to A living trust avoids all this by avoiding probate and * Item Qfrgfrg&B get the facts on living trusts. If you think you're protected Donald LeTourneau, William minimizing estate taxes. Plus, a living trust will protect your Moved by Dodge; supported by Briscoe: RESOLVED: To euspend the with a simple Wul...th(nk agaln.„A Will guarantees that your estate if you become incapacitated during your lifetime by Portman, Marie Rumschlag, rules to allow discussion without a substantive motion on the floor. estate will go through probate, which means that your avoiding a conservatorship. This means your estate will be Suheil Shatara and Janet family may not be able to take possession of your estate for managed as:you see fit, not as a court-appointed guardian AYES;Unanimous. .'.'.''••' •''.;. Terttea. The list recognizes The Council then discussed the Library, Capital Improvement Plan and many months, or even.years! see* fit:. >•"•••' those students who have '*•' Plus, if your estate is over $625,000 your family may owe General Fund Operation Budget. The meeting was then adjourned.' attained a 3.750 grade point estate taxes which could amount to 37-55% of the value of fo find.out more about the benefits of living trusts, attend average or higher. your estate. This means that your family may have to sell one of these free seminars... ALLYSONM.BETTIS, Treaaurer/City Clerk ' .•••'..;''" FREE SEMINARS Publiih:July9,1998 Seven students were named to the dean's honor roll at Walsh ROCHESTER ROYAL OAK WIXOM College for the winter semester: Wed. July 2J Tues., July 14' Thurs„ July 16 CITY OF GARDEN CITY f James Allen, John Bliudzius, • 7:00 - 8:30 pm 7:00-8>30pm 10:00-11:30 am Michelle Coutilish, Brian Coffee & Cookies Coffee & Cookies Coffee & Cookies MICHIGAN Rochester Community House Royal Oak Woman's Club Wixom Community Center NOTICE TO BIDDERS Flyhn, Ronald Gering, Weip- 816Ludlow 404 S. Pleasant Street . 49015 Pontiac Trail . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals will be received at the ing Huang and Richard Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Roadi Garden Lhota. The list recognizes stu WESTLAND REDFORD dents who have attained a 3.749- Wed.;Jiity22 f hurs., July 23 - , _ City, Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814) on or before JULY 29.1998, 7:00-8:30prn ' 10:00- 11:30 am """' at 2:00 p.m. for the following item(s): 3.5 grade point average. - Coffee & Cookies Coffee &•', Cookies ARCHITECT-ENGD^EER FIRM SERVICES FOR •• • : Public Library of Westland . Redford District Library MOVING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL Chin Hwa Yi of Westland, 6123 Central CUy Parkway 15l50Nbrbbne • 1998 AMBULANCE majoring in nutritional science, Refreshments Served -. Plenty of free parking.Please arriveyearly, seating^may be limited, , Proposals mu5t be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a has been named to the dean's sealed envelope endorsed with the name(8) of item(s) bid. Law Offices of ; list at Iowa State University. | When you attend one of these seminars, | The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole Eitiheuser & Florka, P.C on in part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest Students named, to the dean's | you'll receive a^ FJr^E,lrhour consultation j of the City. list much have earned a grade- 26026 Woodward •Royal Oak, MI • 48067 ALLYSONM.BETTIS I. with an attorney (worth $150)...so you can I The atiomtys at Einhcuscr & Florka, P.C. speak to ar^a'residents City Clerk-Treasurer point average of at least 3.5 about living trusts and proper «tate planning. They are members of Publish: July 9.1S98 while carrying a minimum of 12 { find out how a living trust will benefit you,.-. [ the American Academy of. Estate Planning Attorneys'- and their seminars are 'infematnt & easy to Understand. *,.•• credit hours of graded course work. Don't Delay - Call (248) 398-1800 Now to reserve Your Seat! CITY OF GARDEN CITY • •' ••'"' • O AAEPA > •• "• (24 • hour Seminar Reservation Line) , ' • , MICHIGAN Latoi Tremika Messer of REQUST FOR PROPOSALS Westland has been named to the dean's list for the fall 1997 and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals will be received at the spring 1998 semesters at Duke Office of the City Cierk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden : City, Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814) on or before JULY 23,1998, University in Durham^ N.C. She at 2:00 p.m. for the following item(s): is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeroyS. Messer. Excellence in Retirement living! ^MONTHLY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a David Coole of Westland has sealed envelope endorsed with the name of item that a proposal is being . submitted on. received a $250 presentation and The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole publication award from Central on in part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the beat interest Michigan University. Coole, who of the City.1 is majoring in psychology, stud ALLYSON M. BETTIS City Clerk-Treasurer ied the effects of "time pressure Publish: July 9,1998 • •-.•••• • •' UiT** on men's and women's perfor mance of spatial tasks." He is the son of Roland Coole and Janet Bracey/ CITY OF WESTLAND .-••:"•:••• • NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Tonya D. Michael of the On Tuesday, July 14, 1998, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public McDonald's restaurant at 34900 Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will begin: Warren Ave. in Westland, has promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry^Hill, been awarded a bachelor of ham- Westland, Ml, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: • burgerology degree from McDon ald's Hamburger University for XS MAKE BODY STYLE CQLQB VJuIt graduating from the university's 84 CHEV PICKUP BLUE 1GCCC14DXEF382137 Advanced Operations Course. All 88 HONDA 4 DR ACCORD MAROON 1HGCA6530JA074266 McDonald's restaurant man ^2 PONT 2 DR GRAND AM BLUE 1G2NV14DXJC672680 87 ••CHEW 2 DR CAVALIER GRAY iGUC1117HJ223658 agers, franchisees, mid^manage- ment and company.executives ;The second auction'will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Car Cftre, Featuring Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom tpactous apartments! 6375 Hix Road, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following throughout the world are vehicles will be offered for Bale to the highest bidder: required to complete this course. • Restaurant-style dining • Fun-filled activities •Housekeeping NOMAD TRAVEL TRAILER ^VHT/GRN 176-5872E . •• .»-,. r~-^ • Scheduled transportation • 24-hour staffing 77 PLYM 4DRFURY GREEN RH41G7A278324 Debbie Pierce of Westland 84 CHEV 4DRCHEVETTE BROWN 101AB68C7EA139164 was recently awarded an all- H* 84 HONDA 2DRCRX BLUE JHMAF633XES012074 expenses-paid trip to Hawaii for CvJ Home Health Care Agency on site. WW.CT 89 CHRYS 2DRLEBARON BURGY 1C3XJ41K3KG214062 her work as an independent con 85 DODOE 2DRDAYTONA RED 1B3BA44DQFG180639 sultant with PartyLUe Gifts Inc., IMcnsr rail lor a complimcntnt\ lunch and tour! 88 PONT 4 DR BONNEVILLE BLACK 102HX64C6JW271535 83. CHEVY VAN/MOTOR HOME BLUE. 2GCC016D8D4152694 a direct sales marketer of can 85 ASSEMBLE FLATBED^RAIL GREEN NONE dles and candle accessories. As CHEV 2DRMONTECARLO BIACK 1G1GX37^9GR218793 part of a group of 1,400 consul All vehicles are sold in'as is* condition, Bidding on all vehicles will start at tants recognized for their success 96^ 'the amount duo for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this in sales, Pierce was treated to GR6NDCDURT list at any time prior to the start of the auction. six days and five nights in .0¾¾^ 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION Hawaii, NOVI Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that the vehicle^) ' -.fi''-- FARMINOTON HILLS WESTLAHP listed below will be auctioned after August 9, 1998, unless it is claimed by Jason Burk of Westland, n 45182 West Road tho owner prior to that time: senior at Concordia College in 36550 Grand River 37501JoyRoad Ann Arbor, has been named to Novi, Ml 48377 77 KAWASAKI MTRCYCLE BUCK KE250B006276 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 Westland, Ml 48185 24 FT.TRAILER ORY/YELL NONE the dean's list for achieving a (248) 669-5330 (734)451-1155 87 YAMAHA , MTRCYCLE JYA2EK006HA003217 grade point average of 3.5 or • y • • •', • : * (248)476-7478 above for both semesters of the Pt>M(A:J»ly8tJ*9S ' ' 3 SimOOM ^«»?*s« 1997-98 school year, Ho is the AMimtfirr AVAftMH* ..MH^LIXg son of Thomas and Carol Bnrk. •sua =s: F i ' J^PPMP^B »1 !••»>• ,n W.r. • i.1 *• m- The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 9,1998 . •f. su » • ';!Gity and township clerks will That ballot may or may not Kathleen Husk, R-Redford — Kevin Kelley believes support is tional. I think it will stand the 1996 parks millage was defeated Receive ballots for the Aug. 4 pri-; change, depending on a ruling filed suit when Probate Judge widespread across Wayne Coun test of constitutionality. It does in almost all of Wayne County^f '•'•mayy election in the next few expected from the Michigan Milton Mack, chair.of the elec ty, including Detroit. not erode one-person, one^vote." 43 communities.*That millagii days with the so-called superma- Court of Appeals, which may tion commission and Wayne 'There's a.question as to the Kathleen Keen McCarthy, Ply passed based ori the city of jority ballot proposal. come at any time. The appellate County Clerk Teola Hunter legalities of its specifics, but I mouth Township supervisor, Detroit's vote margin; ..'•CWhil© they wait, however, court is not expected to"rule on.. would not validate the ballot think the thrust is good," Kelley would not comment on how she Canton Township Supervisor^ ttiost leaders from those same the constitutionalityVof the pro proposal. McCotter, Husk and said. "People are concerned would vote personally, nor would Tom Yack hopes it passes. *•'*•' communities are talking about posal but whether three county Patterson were among an eight- about the amount of taxes- that she ask the township board to "Countywidej there are always their support for the ballot pro commissioners who, support the member suburban contingent are on theni.",:. support the proposals "It's up to different issues, that it seeing if posal. proposal have "legal standing" to that passed the proposal this Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey the voters'," McCarthy said. . (the campaign) is well-funded, jt Voters will be asked whether challenge a refusal by two mem spring to place it before voters. supports it "enthusiastically." "A lot of the suburbs who pay a seems to get passed," Yack said.- • the Wayne (Jounty charter bers of the. Wayne County Elec "ItV something that's imporr majority of taxes don't seem to Yack believes the proposal, if should be amended to require tion Commission, to validate the Suburban support tant to the people in Wayne have ah equal vote when it approved, will be challenged in. county tax increases; to hayfi 60 proposal. . Regardless of the court ruling, County. It will help to control comes to those taxes," McCarthy court over constitutional ques percent support from voters arid The trio— Commissioners community leaders in western our financial destiny in the said. "It's a-good issue to have tions. Yack didn't know whether two-thirds support from county Thaddeus McCotter, R-Liyonia, ...Wayne County support the future. before the electorate." : -.the parks millage would have commissioners. Bruce Patterson, R-Canton, and supermajority ballot proposal. "I don't see it as unconstitu McCarthy pointed out that the Redford Township Supeivisor Please see SUPPORT, A6 Airport rehab boosts local economy i The administration building''at'-' —WayrieCounty'sWillow Run Air port - part of a, historic World. War II B-24 Bomber plant -will be getting a major facelift, thanks to a grant from the Michigan Jobs Commission and SHOP THURSDAY, JULY 9 ^ pledge from Willow Run ten ants to add more than 100 new jobs over the next two years. Tin The $1 mijlion grant was .> it? . .. <*<• - announced Tuesday. It will be :.^^ ^- used to upgrade the building's facade, replace windows, estab lish new entrances for airport v-> '*** X«." ti^ii''^:"'-^ v .' 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Construction is expectec^tj) building Will help meet the begin next spring and the projedt- Herb Scott knowshe has an District, Scott is active in his needs of current and future cus uphill climb. ELECTION '98 church and serves on the completed iii the fall of 1S>&^: • • l • »••-•»•••—-••••• 111» ••• •• • HUMl*! I * tomers, and will also create jobs Design work wilt be completed' Scott, a 51-year-old vice ; board of Habitat for Humani for area, residents." ' . president of Major Pharma "It concerns me," Scott said. ty, western Wayne County. ; by Ghafari Associates of. De^-, : • Eight Willow Run tenants, born. Ypsilanti architect EHR^ I' ceuticals of Livonia and a "It's why we need /'more He is married to Olivia i -:..', pledged to add new jobs at the beth Knibbe will team up with t 'accountable county govern Canton Township resident, is {Rodriguez). They have four airport as a result of the running against Edward ment.'*"'.' daughters and three grand ; Ghafari to ensure improvements improvements. The creation of meet, renovation guidelines for Romanowski on the Republi Scott said he has nothing children, , new jobs was essential to the can ticket for Wayne County personally aga'inst McNama historical structures. Budget directives grant's approval, according to The airport is in thp process of executive. On the Democratic' ra, but believes his political the Michigan Jobs; Commission.' side incumbent Edward machine should be disman- If elected county executive^ completing a $35 million .-capital." The eight tenants are: Ameristai* improvement plan to address McNamara is being chal tied. -.]/„•'••••'' Scott would examine the bud M Jet Charter, Johnson Controls, water and drainage issues,, lenged by former Detroit may- We don't need a. king, we get for possible cuts, but Scott Marlih Air/Michigan Institute of orar candidate Sharon need a county executive," said he may even look at develop access roads, reconstruct ; Aeronautics, Murray Aviation,: and rehabilitate runways "aVi^d; MfePhail and Wallace Serylo. Scott said. "I would, not make department expansion when Reliant Airlines, USA Jet Air The winners on the parti my appointments based on appropriate; taxiways. •--:.' san tickets will,face off in the . what keeps me in office." -The county jail needs closer w Nov. 3 general election, but if - budget scrutiny. "Wayne One looks at name recognition 'A steady climb •County paid out some $1.1 from page A5 it IH(I arid-Wayne County's general Scott worked his way up GQPcontender: Herb million in health care for support for Democrats, the ' from territory manager of Scott ofQunioriiTdjLun- inmates who already had garnered 60 percent support for Thomas was pleased the propys^ Republicans have a real chal Michigan.Pharmacal Corp., ship wants to make insurance," Scott said. Wayne approval; • •"'•'.• al was on the "ballot. .'.."*".. lenge. ^ ;'''•.••''.--- .: the former name, of Major cduni^pi^nment : County needs to; work with "If you have a single cdunty- "Some people make it out to be •Scott took out;" lpuK;at a PhnrTThapPutlnflls, in -T974 community groups and -wide^r«p^a4-Hantt4iG- organized a Detroit-suburb issue, but niy recent newspaper article that with 30 accounts whose sales morelxccoiiniablu. churches through mentoring • opponent, you are more likely to guess is itwiirpassin DetroitlSy' refers to McNamara as "Cae averaged $125,000 a month programs to "focus people the get it through," Yack said. "This a good margin," Thomas sa'lUl" sar^ in a headline, and Scott into vice:president of man million yearly. . right Way "Scott said. . Besides serving as current (supermajority) proposal makes ^Anytime you give a taxpayer a believes he made the right aged care for Major Pharma - ._ J?<3iv.e first-time offenders a it more difficult to raise taxes." chance to make it harder for gov: decision to run. ceuticals with Sales, of $105 treasurer for the Republic^hT '• in the 13th Congressional Yack said he will hot approach ernment to raise taxes, I think See SCOn, A7 the township board to issue any voters like that." resolution of support or rejection Thomas doesn't believe Detroit of the proposal. ^We never do voters will follow the Detroit that on any issues. We don't use commission's opposition. "You the agenda to support or stand Will have a hard time finding in opposition." The only time the someone who says 'I don't pay township board completed such enough in taxes, I want to pay an action was. the approval of a some more.' resolution to opt Canton out of "Any hew proposals will have the Suburban Mobility Authority to be a good one, and one that of Regional Transportation. benefits everyone." Westland .Mayor Robert •P*» ft you suffer from you may be eligible for if ' - Tour Healths Que FREE RESEARCH PROORAM at the UNIVERSITY PSYCHIATRIC CENTER - Jefferson Depression is a debilitating condition affecting millions of Americans. Symptoms include feelings of worthlessness or helplessness, significant fdr tfourffoiitli, nip- iourCofHfiod, For Fvem Stem ok/^p. weight loss or gain, an abnormal amount of time spent alone, sadness or crying spells, irritability,jguilt, worry and a sense of hopelessness. Wayne State University researches are looking for volunteers for a't •20%.pff all nutritional products everyday medication treatment program. 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Frank's Pharmacy 8611 Ronda* Canton Kyrmfln** tomprlet on (248) 788-3000 . (248)583-6871 (', liniotl Township Stertirtg H The Observe? & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 9,1998 *A7 from page A6 role mode!.. As Republicans we lage," Scott said, They want us sioners want their constituents, need to not only continue the to approve another (millage), to know that they are: not giving ideas of less government and and that's wrong." * " everything to the city. Sister Mary Francilene Van de Vyver, pres ber.of Commerce, the Business Development lesfc government inyolvement in Scott believes the money for Those dynamics need to be ident of Madonna University, recently was Team of Wayne County, the Archdiocesan bur Hyes, we need to continue jail operations should come from explored and how to work named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Allocations Committee, and the Livonia with more personal involvement the general fund with adjust together in, tandem, to have Clubs International Foundation. •Prayer Breakfast Committee. .'•"' a^ civic responsibility * ments made after he meets with equity between Detroit and the The fellowship, named for. the Lions' For the past 20 years she has served on the department heads. suburbs."; • •'•••'''. . . : founder, represents the board of directors of the Liyonia Symphony Airport is cruciaT Canton Township's recent sup Scott said tuburban residents foundation's highest Orchestra. Scott calls the development of port of McNamara from Supervi must realize that Wayne County distinction and honors Her awards include being identified aa one Detroit Metro Airport Crucial to sor Tom Yack is an example of-a needs to fund certain areas ijv individuals dedicated to of the 100 most effective college presidents in western Wayne County. Scott fear of retaliation, Scott said. Detroit through the county's humanitarian service the country by a 1987 national study of college believes all contracts should be Scott believes local elected offi Jobs and Economic Development within the world com presidents and receiving one of the Michigan; bid without political pressures to cials go along with the county programs sd Detroit can main munity. 150 First Lady Awards during Michigan's contribute to McNamara's cam executive or "suffer" as.Canton/ tain a strong tax base,'so the city "This honor is'like- sesquicentennial year. paign, to avoid lawsuits like the did with money for road repairs, doesn't have to depend on sub vyise a tribute to the 20 She also was one of six area women honored otte.' filed by North American "If you don't go along with urbs. years of dedicated com in 1992 by the VWCA of Western Wayne Group. what county government does, They will have a dynamic mitment of the Lions County in the First Women of Achievement r With.the airport's expansion you're ostracized and punished," economy so that they can give and our University Awards presentation. . v the county should be working Scott said. The re seems to be so their fair share in taxes without Steter Mary Francilene staff in serving the Sister Francilene is the eldest of six chii* between the private sector and much turmoil that county gov tax increases." needs of our hearing and dren. She graduated from the Felician Acade Northwest Airlines, and not give ernment is involved in, such as Scott also is a board member visually impaired stu my in 1959. and entered the order of Felician Nexthwest complete control of lawsuits and allegations." with Habitat for Humanity, a dents," said Sister Francilene. Sisters. She received her bachelor's degree the expansion, Scott said. Scott said tHe: So-called super- •• volunteer group, that builds Sister Francilene'8 involvement in the com* from Madonna College (renamed Madonna ;, *The smaller (airline) compa majority ballot proposal pits the homes for people who have diffi munity extends beyond academic circles. She University in 1991) and her master's and doc nies are struggling, and North suburbs against the city. culty qualifying for a mprtgage, has served on the boards of the Livonia Cham- toral degrees from Wayne State University. west can come in and dictate Scott said the" western Wayne wfiat will be done." **Part of it is perpetuated by County chapter built four homes Scott does not believe Wayne the commissioners. That's not to in. Inkster/"It's one of the things County residents should be say that they do this on purpose. I'm most; proud of, of what it's taxed to finance the operations Part of it is commissioners dp it doing and what it's doing in of the county jails and juvenile for constituents, and that is Detroit," Scott said. EXTERIOR i detention facility. *^Ve can't get bring home the bacon in their an accounting for the last mil district. 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V< in. the cooling and heating field and through years of experience has gained an enviable Contamination builds up over time in your air-ducts and becomes a breeding reputation for quality work at reasonable prices. Withi 20 years experience and many.line jobs behind them, Quick Finish ground 'for germs, bacteria, fungi, dust mites and molds. Superb Clean-AIre Sys Socializing in the planning, design and installation of both residential and Painting * ' Remodeling realizes that their excellent reputation rides on every job tems cart eliminate these problems with state of the art equipment, highly trained commercial comfort conuol systems, Air Teeh Mechanical features a full line of they undertake. This Is why rhany of the regions homeowner* as well as commercial personnel, and E.P.A. registered sanitizing solutions. ..There are many good reasons why quality central cooling systems and ^ftirnJwa'^vWith their extensive knowledge and and Industrial contractors, know and trust Quick Finish Painting & Remodeling it makes sense to have your air-ducts cleaned; but mosl importantly it can be a major experience, they will be able to recommend a system perfect for your particular space to do a goodjob every time." health benefit to everybody in the home. Alr*duct cleaning also improves air flow and requirements.Ai r Tceh Mechanical would like to take this opportunity to thank As specialists in residentia), commercial and industrial interior or exterior through the house and In most cases can greatly benefit both the operating efficiency the community. They valueyour business and look forward toxrvin g your future cooling painting, Quick Finish Painting's.experts always carefully analyze each job before and life span of your heating and cooling system. and heating needs. : -;'1 ^ ;" ;.'.';•'; "/ the first stroke of the brush, provide a prompt, free estimate, perform the work We suggest to oiir readers that you have your air-ducts deained on a regular professionally and completely clean up after the job is completed. Providing you the basis by relying on the professionals at Superb Cfean-Aire Systems, located In best possible job at a sensible, fair price Is Quick Finish Painting'* goal regardless WeitJahd, phone 734,513-6710. of the size of the contract. . Nankin Hardware & Don't trust your next painting job to anyone less qualified than Quick Finish Painting & Remodeling, whose reputation is based on service. Call 734-728-1044 or page!them'"at 810-319-7823 for more information. ; TJarde^ _ ., The proper togls are important regardless tif the typi of project you plan '•'L Garden City BakeShoppe brings back ''the good old days." The friendly to undertake. In the construction field, for example, the breakdown:of a toolor la^k folks here offer you homemade cakes, made fresh daily, just Tike your griridfna used to do. of one could cost a day or more delay In jhecomple^on of your extract. For the • I Joseph 78005,0.0.18. This; full line bakery Is locally owned and operated by Dan Stcvanoyich, homeowners, lack of proper tools could;resulfc in arpop'rly fihlsjifd or partially and Is conveniently located at 31437 Ford Road in Garden City, phone completed job. For these reasons^Nnnliln Hii'dware & Hobby Do-lt-Ceater is Serving the area for over 23 years 734-522-3670. Garden City -: Bake Shoppe has numerous variations of cake a very important factor in Community develdfcieht. - • ,. .t ^. It's a proven fact that good dental care is vital to your overall health, as well as your decorating. < These decorating experts wili gladly take your special orders for wedding, Located at 35101 Ford Road ini^VeHland, phone 734-752-5700, . apptitfance^- AVith toda/semphasis ohpreventing dental problems before they start. anniversary, birthday, or any other special occasion. Most any kind of cake you can Nankin Hardware features almost every tool imaginable for rentotietse . From there are many advantages in seeing a dentist on a regularbasis . Being treated by the . imagine, these creative bakers can/design and bake for you. augers, wheelbarrows and power tools, to floor ^Ihd^s^jacWharniners,;*i'r elompres-. J same dentist each visit establishes a good relationship where your dentist is familiar with From the aromatic kitchen at Garden City Bake Shoppe" comes delicious sprs and portable itneratbrs, togarden tillen.jcr^VaWs, IrtderSandcaV^tcleanert;'; your individual needs and can best help you to prevent decay or other' dental problems. the list is unbelievably long and the rental rales are amazingly low in sogparison to tasting cakes of all types and sizes. ; : At the dental practice of Joseph Tseng, D.D.S., his orientation towards If your grandma's left the kitchen, remember, you can still.recapture "the lhe-;cWt;df.(t$5';tool:-luelf.:';;:;^^ ' ',/•,-'•;:•.^^¾¾ '- •••; preventive dentistry helps you maintain good dental health, From regular check-ups, good old days" by stopping by Garden City Bake Shoppe today. Garden City . The^courteous, knowledgeable employees of Naakln HartHmirtf itHobby : cleanings and fillings" to cosmetic dentistry, the advantages of this practice means Bake Shoppe would like lo thank their customers, they value your business and Iwk Do-it-Center are always happy to assist you by rtcomm*e1»4i%^i 1 * The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JULY 9,1998 A9 •».< Kids have fun More than 300 Wayne under from several commu County children were an nities throughout western absolute mess Tuesday as Wayne County were sepa they frolicked, raced and rated into age categories for played in the mud in Hines ^wheelbarrow races and Park. "Mud Limbo." At the end of But it was all in good fun the day's events, Amber Kit at the Perrin picnic area in tle, 11, of Lincoln Park, was Dearborn Heights as V^ayne . crowned "Ms, Mud," while County parks officials mixed Raymond Heitchue, 12, of more than 200 tons of top-; Detroit was named "Mr. -soil and over 20,000 gallons Mud." of water to create the messi The Wayne County Pire est playground in Wayne / Department from Detroit County for the annual Mud Metro Airport was.on hand Day. with hoses to aid in rinsing Youngsters aged 12 and mud off the children. And they're off: More than 300 kids and adults took part in Wayne Com day at the Perrin site along Hines Drive. ,r - .v=." i•- Time out: Biandon Dwyer, 4,(left) of Farming- ton Hills(and• KaylaBobceah, 2, of•Canton take a break from playing the mud to watch Mud : day races with Kayla's Mom, Donna. Muddy-smile: Cheyenne Garlow, 5, ofNorthville, appears to have a. 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He and his wife, S. Willard founded .Oak Commu Juanita, are residents of Royal varfety of specialty publications nications in 1992 when he began Oak. • for target audiences. publishing the Mirror of Royal Oak, The Mirror of Claweon fol Willard will join the staff of, Its wholly-owned subsidiaries lowed in 1993, the Mirror of Fer/ HomeTown Communications include the Observer & Eccentrde ndaie/PIeasant Ridge and the Network, where he will continue Newspapers in Wayne and Oak-. Mirror of Berkley/Huntington as publisher of the Mirror news land counties, HomeTown News-i Woods in 1994 and the Mirror of papers. papers in Livingston and Oak :Birmingham in 1997.. . land counties, Community News; "Our focus has always been on papers in suburban Lansingj Willard, a former publisher of ^community journalism, arid that Community Press Newspapera the Mount Clemens-based is true of the Hometown newspa in Cin.cinnati andJCentiicky^- Macomb Daily and Royal Oak pers as well," Willard said,, .^- ~£amden;1%b1ications and Spe Daily: Tribune, begati his news cialty Communications, ,,, paper, career at'the Observer & "Our local focus will continue Eccentric newspapers, owned by and b© strengthened by this sale. The corporation also includes" Xjeniiiiie M^Z-Boy In many ways, this will be a the Michigan Directory Compaq HomeT/own Communications 1 Network (formerly Suburban homecoming for me, and I look ny, which publishes 25 telephone Communications Inc.). 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It also provides tell it, the House "gutted" the see a $675 million environ mental bond proposal on the Engler, "the intent remains Hart, D-Dearborn, arulAlma Prilling bill OKU explicit, new health and safe bills, endangering public safety/ ballot. intact." Smith, D-Salem. The Seriate approved 32-1, ty regulations of noi.se, odor ,Tiie Michigan House on June That's $125 million more Th*e major components, if ABSENT - Bob Geake, Rv with four hot voting, a Housed and fencing. The state super 16 approved a package of bills than the Engler administra voters say yes: Northville. passed bill to limit oil and gas visor of wells may immediate designed to keep offenders tion and the Senate proposed • $335 million for urban Most vocal opponent was drilling and production in res ly suspend drilling operations behind bars for at least their and $236 million more than industrial b'rowhfields. Sen. Dave Jaye, R-Macomb idential areas with.popula where health and safety con rrjjnimum sentences. The votes the House wanted. • $50 million to upgrade County. He blamed "big corpp-. tions grater than 70,000-a cerns exist. ".'•'. •'..' > ranged from 99-2 to 102-0 and •Lawmakers reached a cori> facilities and roads at 53 state fate polluters and their mil victory for Farmington Hills. Voting yes were Loren Ben 104-1 - almost unanimous. promise in the wee hours'of • parks, lion-dollar lobbyists" for^the Sen. Bill Bullard Jr., R-Mil- nett, R-Canton, Bob Geake, House minority leader Ken the July 2 session when they • $50 million for nonpqint. mess. Noting, half the money ford, said it was the first time R-NorthviUe, George Z. Hart, Sikkema, R-Grandville, said that adopted a joint House-Senate source pollution control will go into Detroit, Jaye said, the Legislature has been able D-Dearborn, and Alma Smith, if the House hadnH acted soon, committee report chaired by (runoffs). '• *These sites were contaminat to restrict where oil and gas D-Salem; : , ' the GOP would have asked for Sen. Loren Bennett, R-Can- • $25 million for sediment ed by big corporations who ~ companies can drill in relation The lone hay vote was cast special orders to move the bills ton, cleanups of nine rivers. pulled up stakes and moved to highly populated areas. by Dave Jaye, R-Macomb, which had languished for "This proposal will provide • $50 million for waterfront their factories and offices out The bill, was pushed County. Four outstate sena months on the House calendar. critical funding for cleanup redevelopment. of town ••;. . through the House by Repub tors were absent; *There was no reason, whatso^ projects around the state," • $50 million for local parks "State taxpayers already lican Andrew Raczkowski of Sen. Bill Schuette, R-Mid- ever, to delay action," said Rep. said Bennett, "as well as and recreation. subsidize big corporations Farmington Hills and Demo- Iand, who allowed the bill to. Michael Nye, R-Litchfield. "I am funds to enhance and improve • $20 million for pollution more than $15. 4 billion a - erat Nancy Quarles of South- be discharged from his com glad Democrats finally got the Michigan's outdoor resources, prevention. year in tax breaks plus mil- field. mittee, ^aid"it is an initiative such as our lakes," rivers and $5 "million for load con^-lionA more in, training grant' ftiitlarH ght fhp hill HU«i - that cuts tho right balance tamination abatement. subsidized loans and overseas charged from the Senate<£co- with interest to communities, A key bill eases the "650 drug state and local parks." "The administration moved • $90 million for clean junkets." nomic Development Commit citizens, environmental con lifer," under which anyone water to protect rivers, lakes The House passed the mea tee and brought to the Senate cerns, and the long-term caught with 650 grams (2.2 in our direction," said Rep. Tom Alley, D-West Branch, and streams. sure 94-4. floor. The.bill is now on Gov. interest of the oil and gas pounds) of a drug was doomed to The Senate vote on the All Observer area lawmak- John Engler's desk for sign industries," . life in prison without hope of one of the conferees. "This has parole. It was revised to allow courts to impose terms from 20 years to life. • ' • .Another would link parole w,ith an inmate's earning of a GED (general equivalency diplo ma), same as a high school diplo ma. I •House Speaker Curtis Hertel, D*-Detroit, said the House had served the public well. ' ;"The public has the impression tfcat the prison system has a revolving door," he said. '"Grime victims deserve better Sale 58.99 -API-white than to see thefr perpetrators leather walkers. released from prison early," Sale 58.99 Reg. 69.00. added Rep. A.T. Frank, D-Sagi- "Mach 1" leather walking naw. shoes. Choose from white One bill expands the authority, or black. Reg. 69.00. of the legislative Corrections N ,> ombudsman to do "more rigorous investigations of complaints about the Department of Correc tions/ according to a Democratic nfcvvs release. The big change: a shift of prison policy from one in which "good behavior is reward ed" to one in which "bad behav ior is punished," according to sponsor Michael Hanley, D-Sagi- naw. Motion" walking 58.99 RWI" comfortable white leather Sen. William VanRegen- available In old walking shoes Reg 79.00. morter, R-Jenison, complained black or white. that the House gutted the guide lines bills. VanRegenmorter, chair of the Senate Judiciary SALE All Shoe Qommittee, had produced bills • • increasing sentences for violent b*|%*f STARTS departments will crimes. FRIDAY! open at 9:00am ;He denounced the bill reducing SALE 58. the 650 drug lifer sentences. « . Madonna plans 3rd golf outing The third annual Madonna University Golden Classic Golf Outing will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Links of Novi. 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STORE HOURS: Laurel Park Place open Sun 12-6. Mon.-Sat 10 9. 13973 WOOt-CBELT.UVOMA ,_, FOR INFORMATION ca'l 053-7500. CHARGE IT: Parian Credit Card. MasterCard. Visa, the towKanExpfe&sS Card or Discover®. (734)427-0102 J£\i LOCATEO AT LAUREL PARK PLACE IN LIVONIA, ON THE CORNER OF NEWBUROH R0AO AND SIX MILE ROAD (TAKE THE SIX MILE ROAD EXIT OFF INTERSTATE" 275). FAX: 734-427-7766 Hi - *^w computers) \ I \ A12(W) 36251 SCHQOtCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN, 48150 THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1998 ARKIE HUDKINS Is ttiayor ing in f Westland is the place to bp - some, people getting the attention they deserve from the are asking - where is the mayor? While we mayor or his staff then the time away is not a I are aware that Mayor Robert Thojrias has problem. been an active and auccessnil mayor during :: v3uitheC4ise^ Jiis first fcyo;term s inoffice,we-are starting to residents that the mayor doesn't respond to wonder as he pushes into his, third terraif he their concejrns. We also hear from people in is^maintainirig the same commitment to West- the community commenting that the mayor is 'land,- ,. •'••. ' ••-'-.'':'• "••' ^+^--/ ••••". -7-~"r": / riotarWhd; \~~T~ .----^ -- - — Obviously one person cannot attend every In the most recent example, the mayor worthy event ina community - especially one went to Colorado for a five-day seminar on the size of Westland. parks and recreation, then traveled from Col But there are some events/that seem to orado to Reno, Nevv for several days for a deserve the mayor's presence and it has been meeting of mayors from across the nation. lacking." Some recent events that come to-mind Then about a week after returning from are the Westland Summer Festival and that trip, he was gone again - this4ime~to~_-~ Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's speech to a miss a large festival in his own city. joint meeting of the Westland and Garden - The Westland Summer Festival draws City chambers of commerce. many people-by some estimates more than Aside from the issue of the mayor's 200,000. Why shouldn't it be expected that the LEnERS absences though, lies another problem that top city elected official attend some Westland keeps popping up - the mayor is often out of festival events? While some Westland City Charles W« Johnson town or out of the office. Help save forest Wayne Council members did participate in the festi Yes, the mayor should be attending confer n open letter to Rich Powers, acting divi val parade, the parade and the festival are ences and yes, the mayor is entitled to vaca sion chief of Land and Water Management often skipped by many Westfarid officials. This A tion time. But, it seems there is ho policy on type of politicizing of community events can be Division, Department of Environmental Quali hpw much vacation time the mayor can take Have citizens lost rights? damaging to Westland and its image. The Department of Natural Resources'pur in a calendar yeaTC While neighboring commu chase of developmental rights to Sassafras vehemently disagree with your view of the nities such as LivOnia and Canton also don't Westland and its residents deserve better. Trails for $520,000 was written to,protect the relationship between the mayor's office and have set policies, we hope a lack of a policy Is'Westland still the place to be? We hope so I 10,000-year-old, 51-acre forest in perpetuity. the new board of the Westland Chamber of doesn't lead to abuses. and we hope it continues to get the attention Commerce. Undoubtedly, cooperation is of A copy of the Global Positioning Survey That said, if the city and its residents are it deserves from its top elected official. tremendous value when the object is to lure along with the Wetland Delineation Report business into a community. Other cities have , verify that the southern 589-foot by 215-foot compatible and willing cooperation between developer's intrusion into the forest contains a these two entities and succeed very well with wetlands stream contiguous with other wet potential businesses. If, on the other hand, $bi0/y^ land areas. The survey also verifies other wet that "cooperation" is the result of coercion or land areas on the east side of the developer's force, it is an obvious illusion, a farce which is hat do these two numbers have in com • We suggest that part of the rea property; easily grasped by experienced businessmen; Wmon? son for low unemployment is the The developer denies entry for DEQ wet To me, the chamber has become a shill for 3.7 percent lands determination. Robert Thomas, a marionette troupe which is Investment we have made in The city of Westland tree ordinance pro l/3mill SMART buses, radio equipment, manipulated at his bidding. Cavoin once. The first is Michigan's unemployment rate, tects existing large-diameter trees. These are Cave in twice. computers and drivers to help peo already tagged and numbered. If the develop the lowest in a generation. Michigan's jobless It reminds me of a political action commit rate has been below the national average for • ple get to work here in the western er now enters this stream area, unchallenged, he will cut down unprotected younger forest tee and one wonders where the membership •-; more than three years. Gov. John Engler's Wayne County suburbs. dues will go. Into a campaign fund? A war- growth and intentionally destroy existing wet administration has given his policies much of chest for a future planned political position? lands vegetation. the credit. Or maybe into the already self-regulated This wetland stream area is within 50 feet The second is the property tax rate we lucrative retirement fund? Just what is the of a 'contiguous 6.71 acres of legally protected voted for SMART, the suburban bus system, plan here? wetlands. It thus becomes one with the total three years ago. The money hot only helps the area. - v.^ -.. Have citizens lost their rights to political wetlands acreage. The wetlands, law protects elderly and handicapped take care of their : Riders can reach 10,000 new employers. choices? I'm aware that union members, all wetlands within 5.00 feet of a Stream or periodic chores, but it opened the doors to jobs Overall, ridership has risen from 600,000 supervisors, and appointees must prove alle pond, both of which exist within 50 feet. for hundreds of thousands of people. three years ago to 350,000 currently. giance to the mayor since he. controls the exis We suggest that part of the reason for low That's equal to or betterthan the 1995 .With or without the developer's permis tence and purse strings for their jobs. So they unemployment is the investment we have promise SMARTs acting general manager sion, DEQ can legally make a wetlands deter certainly kowtow. But to deny these people let made in SMART buses, radio equipnient, com Mike Duggan made. Rick Kaufman, the cur mination when the developer begins to fill the alone deny a.private citizen of the right to puters and drivers to. help people get to work rent general manager, redesigned routes to stream^ The forest will simply have to take political choice is against federal law! herein the western Wayne County suburbs. many years to replenish itself. It will replen reflect the .new economic realities. The mayor and his cronies know what his That fraction of a mill has meant paychecks, ish itself from the roots of the young trees,, SMART also has^aid attention to its his plans are, but does the chamber? Do you, edi , self-confidence and respectability for'tens of which the developer cannot legally disturb, toric responsibility of bringing mobility to the tor? I doubt it. But time will make it all appar^ thousands of people. whenhe is cutting them down. elderly and handicapped. It has formed 50 ent in short order. In the meantime, move The filling of this stream will lead to the In much of suburban Wayne County, that partnerships with communities in the tri- oyer: The political bed has become more early demise of this ancient reservoir forest ; millage is coming up for renewal Aug. 4. This . county region (Wayne, Oakland and Macomb). crowded. ' _ . ' which carries its age markers within itself - timei it will be for a period of four years. We In Wayne County, the service covers Redford Beatrice Scalise consider SMART the most effective "jobs" pro Township, Livonia and the Nankin Transit $520,000 lost. • Westland gram in the entire governmental array, and. area; along with the .Dearborn area, Downriv Task your help so this exceptional forest 'we heartily endorse the millage's renewal. er arid other points. ": does not fall victim to the devious and duplici- Vote "yes" to keep opportunity alive. For money, forget Uncle Sam. Federal aid tous actions by svhich the Wayne-Westland Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your The tax amounts to 33 cents per $1,000 of for operations dried up several years ago. schooi'district deceived DNR and the taxpay ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we taxable valuation^ For a home with a market SMART'S total budget is just under $70 ers of the state of Michigan to make this offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions value of $100,000, SMART costs' $16.6.0 a . million. Of that, $32 million comes from Lans unconscionable sale to a developer. in your own words. We will help by editing for year. At triple the price, it still \yould beat ing. The total tri'-county share from the mill- The unethical business behavior of our clarity and brevity, to assure authenticity, we welfare. age has been $19 million, of which Wayne school district started this destruction of Sas ask that you sign your letter and provide a day : Downtown Detroit no longer is where jobs County produces $6.4 million arid Oakland safras Trails. The arrogance of this developer, time contact telephone number. No anonymous are. In 1967, some 130,000 people worked $7.1 million. Farebox revenues amount to who flouts the laws of Michigan, implements letters will be published. there, Today, fewer than 65,000 work there. $10.5 million. the destruction of Sassafras Trails. Now, we The week prior to an election, this newspaper The rieWjobs are on Plymouth Road, New- Voters in Livonia, Redford Township, West- shall learn if this miscalculated destruction of wilfhot publish letters that discuss new issues, burgh and Haggerty roads, Middlebelt, the land and Garden City should continue Sassafras Trails can be stopped by the elected since last-minute attacks don't allow a chance airport area, Telegraph Road, Northwestern SMARTs successful jobs program by renewing leader of our stated together with his appoint for rebuttal. Responses to already published Highway, Maple Road, Southfield-Greenfield its millage Aug. 4. "With taxes " Justice Oliver ed advisers in DNR and DEQ.With respect to issues will be accepted. .,. 10 routes along 250 miles of new service Wendell Holmes once said, "I buy civilization." the construction fence now in place in front of Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The West- Wilson School; I believe a wise'man would be land Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml cautioned to wait until we see what kind of 48150; faxed to 734-591-7279; or e-mailed leadership is forthcoming from Lansing. with your name, city of residence and phone COMMUNITY VOICE Thank yoU% number to [email protected] QUESTION: What's the best movie BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2122 youVeseen SUSAN ROSIEK, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-9532149 lately? HUGH GALLAGHER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2118 PEGKNOESPEI, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953-2177 . : URRYOEWER, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 734-953-2234 BANKS M. DISHMON, JR< PUBLISHER, 734-953-2100. . STEVEN K. POPE, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 734 9532252 RiCK FJCOREUJ, MARKETING OlRECTOR, 734-953-2150 .-Titanic." •The last movie I "I can't sit "My wife says We asked this saw was 'Forrest through a whole - "Armageddon." PHIUP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD RICHARD AOINIAN, PRESIDENT question at the Ctoffea Bush Gump.'*1 movie. I'm too Westland Post busy, dancing, Robert Schwsrcz OUR MISSION: "liccauseWepublish community newspapers, we think about com'munity journalism Dawn Markham Office. ' playing golf and in a fundamentally different waythanour bigger competition. They consider themselves to be living life." H independent fwm the. atories and comm\inities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or Peg McDonough sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate journalists arid'as'caringcitizens[ofthe communities where we work." v.-.'-.'.. / — Philip Power '..r JUJ.L mm .i.L.,-1 JIZX: - ~r -I B* a mmmamm ^^nr***********^**** (P-A15)(LRoWGc)A13 although seeing some from the late vals; and we madejt to this year's ; this year, and 1 appreciate the count 1970s makes me feel, I must confess/ Spree fireworks, held Sunday, June less hours of work that made it ft real a little old. I was of driving age«plus 28, We didn't actually drive all the ity. We stopped by Plymouth Town* When my husband and I went to when those cars took to the road. way to Ford Field, stopping with some ship Park that afternoon for the ful m the Weatland Summer Festivallast At Spree, we had some tasty kiel- others at Five Mile and Levan, across filled township picnic. .".'.'..'•; S' Friday, it marked the third weekend basa, served up with prjde by St. from St. Mary Hospital^ to watch the I know residents sometimes com i. in a row we'd visited local festivals (I Matthew's United Methodist Church fireworks. Only ah Amoco sign plain about noise and traffic generat think Friday counts aa the weekend members. The Liberty Fest was the blocked our view just a bit, and we ed by community festivals, but there's V when it's a day off). perfect opportunity to taste cotton really can't complain. We didn't make another side to the story. They bring I' The first-.'wis the Liberty Fest in candy, and Westland'$ event didn't it to the Liberty Fest fireworks, but people into communities, including . Canton, held June 18>21 at Heritage disappoint in the culinary department heard they went well. those who don't live or work there, Park, We enjoyed the paddleboat either. JULIE BROWN The Spree fireworks were muchV and allow the communities to put rides, the car show and stopped in to The WestWd Summer Festival, appreciated in our household, as Ply their best foot forward. . see Summit on the Park, the commu the third event \ve attended, was just There's justsomething about see mouth was without its usual'Fourth Maybe next year I'll even be brave nity's impressive recreation/meeting as fun as the othersrThis^evettHvas— ing all that hard Yfork come to of July fireworks this ye%r. The park enough to try a corn dog. faciiity. v.y';,:'^ • .'••:,••';/'.' held July 1-5 at Central City Park fruition. So many hard-working vol- . ing space taken up by the temporary; Thesecond was Livonia's Spree 48,. and environs. It was the perfect way v unteers and staffers get together each 35th District Court facility made Ply Julie Brown is a copy editor for the a r>ig, glitzy affair Held June 23*28 at to start; the Fourth of July weekend.; year to put.these festivals together. mouth fireworks impossible this year. Observer Newspapers and d Plymouth Ford Field. We enjoyed our time on I'd thought I'd had enough ot festi- TEeyTalldw'residentsiof western I hope they'll be back filling the skies Township resident. She may be the Gentle Giant, a funFerris wheel, vals, living in Plymouth Township Wayne County and nearby areas to next Fourth of July. reached via e-mail o.t and again looked at an assortment of and seeing more than my share. Nev see these communities at their best. Plymouth's Fourth of July parade [email protected] or By call- , cars. The cars are fun to look at, ertheless, Ifind 1 don't tire of them. Fireworks aren't unusual at festi was another fun community event ing (734) 953-2126. ; come to life not forwea k L L IMIhis is tole t the members A colorful battle occurred when get measures, that were being com sessions because the chief negotiator I know*" announced House Republican Rep. Nancy Cassis of Novi promised in conference committees. has to attend his aunt's funeral, then • majority floor leader Pat was about to get a majority of green What's dangerous about this proce dawdle for weeks or months. Finally, Gagliardi, "there will be no more vot lights for her amendment to give dure is that all the bills get voted on as the strike deadline nears, the two ing today." immediate effect to a sittgle business in one, all-night session. chief bargainers go out in the hall, The time was early last week. The tax cut for company health care costs. The bills aren't considered thought bargain one section against another, Michigan House of Representatives The committee plan was to phase it in fully. There is a flood, not a flow, of cut a deal and sell it to their nervous had been in session little more than over 10 years; Cassis had the votes to work. Everyone is so eager to get the committee members who will agree to TIM RICHARD an hour and had acted on just a half- go for broke immediately.. heck out of Lansing and do important anything in order to get home. dozen minor bills. House Democratic leaders "cleared things like run for re-election or look And so it is in the Michigan Legis ated during his one term (1847-48) in Yet the agenda was crowded with the board" - that is, halted the roll for a new job that measures get lature. Not only is it ah election year, the U.S. House. You can tell by the 162 pieces of legislation, and the list call vote and set aside the bill for the passed blindly. That's how the Engler but the labor negotiations work habits titles that Lincoln transformed not was growing by the hour as the Sen day. "Clear the board" can be a per administration sneaked through its are inappropriate for a legislative only his writing style but his official ate sent over its laundry. fectly valid parliamentary technique evil, crippling amendments to the body. ••' behavior as he matured. Many bills passed in one chamber when a situation becomes'tangled and Freedom of Information Act during a Both sides play shady parliamen Given the choice between the Pat would never receive a minute's con confused. In this case, Democrats post-midnight session in 1996. tary tricks and make political Gagliardis and Abe Lincolns, on one sideration; in4he other. For examplej sought to avoid the embarrassment of Democrats, somewhat more so than charges. It's not new. I'm reading hand, and the Ross Perots and Senate Republicans were passing defeat. Republicans, operate, the chamber like "Honor's Voice: The Transformation of Napoleons, on the other, we probably across-the-board income tax cuts to In other words, it's an election ja collective bargaining session when Abraham Lincoln" by Douglas L. Wil should stick with the Gagliardis and take effect years down the road. year. they're in control. In collective bar son (Knopf, 1998). It's about his four Lincolns. House Democrats were passing Some 65 House seats, at least, will gaining, you don't negotiate the terms in the Illinois House. Lincoln income tax cuts to favored groups that change hands. Each party is postur health section one week, the promo played some rotten tricks and penned Tim Richard reports on the local had voted Democratic. ing to 1) make itself look good and 2) tions section the second week, wages some scurrilous stuff in his youth. implications of state and regional Whoever said watching the legisla make the other party look bad. the third, recalls the fourth, pensions Another book, "A. Lincoln: The events. His Touch-Tone voice mail tive process was like watching the As of the first of July, the pipeline the fifth, and so on - no way. Crucible of Congress" by Paul*Findley number is (734) 953-2047, Ext. 1881. making of sausage was correct. was clogged with bills, including bud In collective bargaining, you cancel (Crown, 1979), tells how Lincoln oper- pie recipe sa er e are entering the cherry season, one of the great glories of a Michigan sum Wmer. My ancestors grew cherries on the old family farm. Two old photos are particularly striking. One is a picture of my great-grandmother, Celestia Power; sitting on the poTch of the old family farm in Elk Rapids, a tiny town near Traverse City. I suppose the picture was taken around the turn of the century as she is wearing the full-busted, long, cotton dress fashionable at the time. She's sitting in a rocking chair on an old-fashioned porch with Old Joe, the family PHILIP POWER English setter, sleeping on the grass below. 2 eggs The other is a picture of great-grandfather Eugene Power, in a white shirt and tie, dark For the filling: suit and Panama hat, standing in the middle of 4 cups pitted red sour cherries • his cherry orchard. He's surveying the newly 1 cup granulated sugar and get planted trees, with a farm hand holding a prun 1/2 cup brown sugar ing knife standing behind him. 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca Family legend has it that great-grandfather 1/2 teaspoon almond extract monthly rates. Power was one of the first farmers to plant 1/4 teaspoon mace Montmorency cherries (called "sours" to distin 3 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces guish them from the dark red eating cherries, 1 tablespoon kitsch (optional) "sweets") in northern Michigan. For a time, they Free nights & weekends for 18 months AND free ClearPath digital phone became1M domiflfant crop in the region, thriv / For the crust: Combine the flour, baking pow ing, on the sandy, well-drained soil and the mod* der and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the lard, but 300 monthly minutes 1200 monthly minutes erating influence of the lake; Even today, moat ter and shortening and mix with your fingers or /n land that hasn't been raped by the developers is a pastry cutter until mixture forms coarse 7mo. in cherry orchards. crumbs. Whisk together the ice water, vinegar $99 ^ $45 {only 9{ a minut*) My father remembered his first job was out and one of the eggs. Add to the flour mixture on the family farm, picking cherries for 10 cents and mix with a fork just until combined; do not a, ( a lug. He thinks his father, Glenn, who started overwork the dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. You could also reduce roaming and toll charges with our huge local calling area. out as a surveyor, helped great-grandfather For the filling: In a large bowl, combine the Eugene lay out the trees in straight lines. cherries, sugars, tapioca, almond extract,mace CLEARPATH- 1 suspect it wasn't easy to be a pioneering and optional kirsch, if desired. Allow to stand farmer way back then. You couldn't be sure the for 16 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. SO.CUAR, ITS UKE YOU'RE THESE trees, once planted, would thrive or bear well. Roll out 2/3 of the dough on a lightly floured And there was always the risk of a late frost surface. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the dough hipping the fruit. And your capital, once lost, and trim the edges. Place the filling in the pie (AffieTi was so hard to regain! Pagers as low as $39.99 ! shell and dot with the butter. Roll the remain I But originality (often in practice hard to dis ing dough and make in to a lattice top. Whisk *;• 3 *M v;**',-.i *.; fi S^-vi *> v??5 cV kv. t.v1} t * y ^v-Av tA* r *\*« vrW. t*. y ¢1.0 ;*:.» r^V*. 1 V In a world of technology, tinguish from mere eccentricity) always ran rci v-.H<-,"*;V't^ V ' •P T*" A14(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY.9,1998 •; •' i CUSS REUNIONS As space permits, the Observer Class of 1073 ; (734) 422-1602 or (313)277-0645 427-2311 or (734) 4200156 A reunion is planned for Sept. Center, Livonia. & Eccentric Newspapers print, A reunion is planned for July 18. FARMINOTON Class of 1978 •••" ' !&.'-•'••• • (313)522-9405,(313)535-400, : without charge, announcements (313)88^0770 ClassoiF1988 July 12 at Garden City Park. (313)8860770 • Bxt. 412, or Donna Erndt, 33466 of class reunions: Send the Class of 1988 : .: Aug. 7 at the Novi Hilton Hotel. . (734) 2428 or (734) 455-6659 Class of 1988•;•'/•'•'.';.':'•".:'* Vargo Dr.i Livonia 48152 , ;; . Information to Reunions,,Observ A reunion is planned for Aug, 29. (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 JOHNOUNN A reunion is planned for Oct. 3. REDFORD UNION er & Eccentric Newspapers, (313)8864770 • /. Class of 1968 ., Class of 1968 , ,:; (313)886077 ' Class ofl978 •": 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia CLARHOTON- Aug. 7 at the Novi Hilton Hotel. July 25 at the Bailey Recreation UVONIAFRANKUN Nov. 28 at Vladimir's, Farmings 48150. Please include the date Class of 1988 v\'",/ (810) 465-2277 or (810) 263-6803 Center, Westland. Class of 1973 tonHills. V : 6f the reunion and the first and A reunion is planned for Aug. 29, Class of 1958 ' : ' , ; . (734)729-3424 or (248) 641-1528 A reunion is planned for Nov. 14. (248) 391-7665 or (248)473-8979 xlBst name, of at least one con (248)922-9734 // A reunion is planned for Oct; 17. Class of 1973 ^ (313)886-0770 \< Class of1988 tact person, and. a telephone Class of 1958 j v (810)229-4474 or (810)227-2916 Oct. 10 at St. Aidaii's Banquet Glass of1978y , A reunion is planned for Nov. 27,% number* i:-.[ Aug. 22 at Great American 01883 011978^) Center* Livonia. A reunion is planned for Sept. 5« (313) 8860770 v ;: ANN ARBOR HURON > Diner, White Lake. Nov; 27 at the'Novi Hilton Hotel. (248) 360-7004 . (313)8860770 !."•'../,. Class of 197<&; > (248) 661-2909: (734)416-9428 : ;: r - Class of 1978^ : LIVONIA STEVENSON StRAPHAEL \| Aug, 8 at the north campus Holi ClAWSON FERNDAU Oct; 24 Bt theDoubletree; Guest \ Class of 1978 : .; Classpfl974; ,: v • : ' ; day Inn, Ann Arbor. Suites, Southfield. / ? Class of 1973 :; Class of 1973 , - '/:'•• •.[•: A reunion is planned for Aug. 15. • A reunion is being planned for (410)437-8442 or(734)429-1213 ' A reunion is planned for July 18, Nov, 28 at the Doubletree Guest' (248)360-7004 .;> (734).420-2558] later this year; :• : v •'"' Class of 1988 v - : ANN ARRORPiONCiR 013)886-0770/ Suites, Southfield. • NORTH FARMINGTON (734) 729-3320 qr (734)266-3137-, ^lassof 197av;;; i ; Vv ,' ••? DEARBORN * (248) 360-7004, press 4 • A reunion is planned for July 18. 'Class of 1978 • •;•-' (313)8860770 Class' of 1978 Jiilj'18 at the C.rovvne Plaza., "'••.'. . Alt classes / Class of 1968 - Aug. 14 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, Reunion Mass at 4:30 p.m. Nov.-'-X A reunion is planned for Oct. 10. Aug. 22 at the Rbbert Jones 28, followed by » reception. ; .- '{8i0) 405-2277 or (810) 263-6803 A Western Caribbe.an cruise for Knights of Columbus Hall, Lin Novi;.^ */ ./-- 1 , alumni and friends aboard Royal {313)886-0770 Send current name, address andV.. '-'?CUL8S:o3f!-i088 V "-'-'^ ^V;-.---". •.;", - coln Park. Cost is $40 per per-; (8101465^2277 or(810). 263-6803 Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas ClafJSofl963 ^. '•-•'. : : ;: Class of 1988 -' : telephone number to Class of :U A reunion is planned for Nov. 27.. A reunion is planned for Aug. 15; • son. " •''• '.-?:•"'• •"'-' '."v ' ' ' - "' . 1973, clo 6905 Gilmah, Garden : willsail from Miami on Oct. 25. LPHS January Class of 1963, Oct. 3 at the Best Western Hotel, moy677-780Qor'X: \/ (800)545-0435 (248)852-8530 Farmington Hills. City 48135. ;;: r4uni6ri^tdyiqrpub.com, clo Tom Lamarand, 9230 Greno DEARBORN EDSEL FORD GARDEN CITY ble Dr., Milan 48160 or (734) (248) 366-9493, press 5 BELUVIIU : Class of 1968 Class of 1988 434-7996 x :•. : > PLYMOUTH WAYNE MEMORIAL ;Z Sept. 12 at Roma's of Garden ; Class of 1983 . -•';••: :: {Jiass of 1988 v ;;• Aug. 8 at All Saints Knights of January Class of 1968 : Class of i968;. - ; /^ Sept. 19 at the Marriott, Ypsi- Columbus Hall, Taylor. City. Aug. 1 at the Robert Jones : A reunion is planned for Aug. 22. Sept. 26 at the Roma's of Garden^ (313) 271-9008 or P.O. Box 578, (248) 360-7004/press 5 ' Knights of Columbus Hall, Lin (734) 455:0451 or (248) 363-7643 City. '•''«• (248) 360-7004, press 1 (800) 677-7800 or reuniqns@tay- Dearborn Heights 48127 GARDEN CITY EAST coln Park. REDFORD THURSTON lorpub^om C-V . ^:/'.Ir.;-••.'.' DEARBORN FORDSON Class of 1978 (734) 284-4171 or (734) 671-6993 Class of 1972 - . I'l- :; Class of 1973 ^4 v; Oct. 3 at Roma's of Garden City. ! ; Class of 1968; A reunion is planned for Sept. LIVONIA ^ENTLEY Nov, 28 at St Mary's Cultural • jamwt•• •:'.''.'; /'•"•'tv'^-My^ 12.- ; (734)729-6023 ':* Aiig. 8 at Button Manor, Livo- Class of 1968 Center, Livonia. V.. -• January-«June classes of 1948 • ; (313)886-0770 Class of 1988 Sept/25-27 at the Wyiidham • ' nia. ; A reunibn is planned for Nov. 7. Donna Erndt, 33466 Vargo Dr., A reunion is planned for Aug. 8/;- x Gardeni Hotel; Novi. .^: (248) 477-0965 or [email protected] GARDEN CITY WEST (313/886-0770 Livonia, or call (734) 522-9405 or (313) 8860770 " (248)644-0811 y ; f ; Class of 1978 ^; Class of 1967 Class of 1978 . (313) 535-4000, Ext, 412 Class of 1973 Class of 1973;. :':••''::': A reunion is planned for Aug. 8. Aug. 21-23 at Laurel Park Mar A reunion is planned for Aug. 7- - Class of 1978 - Oct. 3 at Roma's of Garden City." riott HoteJ, Livonia. Dinner- ^A reunion is planned for Nov. 28. (313)8860770 9.'.. •;-• A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. Terri Laraway, 31035 Barring- . I (313)886-0770 Class of 1973" : dance on Aug. 22 costs $60 per (734) 591-9509 or (734) 525-7515 •(313)886-0770 ' ton, Westland 48186 or (734) r/ : Class of 1978 V ; ' ; r A reunion is planned for Aug. 8-. person. '..•'.'•:.• •••': UVONIA CHURCHILL Class of 1973 729-6023 •: •9/ ••: ;;:•••••:'•: . ' '•,''.'; "' (734) 427-8768, by fax at (313) A reunion is planned for Nov. 28. Class of 1978 Nov. 28 at St. Mary's Cultural (313)886-0770 :: y Class of i968; '.'• ,~ ; A reunion is plsuined for Nov. 27. G R A N D O P E N I N G S A T y I Itl J U L Y 11 "(313)886-0770. ; •>-T* BIRMINGHAM BALDWIN Class of 1948 Sept. 12 at the Birmingham Athletic Club, Bloomfield CANTON Township. 58S4 N. Sheldon aiFordfW. (248) 258-5430 or (248) 642-1920 Kroger Cenier BIRMINGHAM GROVES (734)453-3820 Class of 1978 DEARBORN A reunion is planned for Nov. 27. 2731 South Telegraph (800)677- 7800 or reunions@tay- v<2Mi!eS..ol . • I6rpub.com M^hga^Ave, Arbor Plaza BIRMINGHAM SEAHOLM 1313)562-8800 Classofl968 DEARBORN HEIGHTS Aug. 1 at the Doubletree Guest 27360 Warren Rd. . Suites, Southfield. al tnicstef (248) 366-9493, press 6 -VVe're giving avyay 100.FREE HAIRCUTS Empire Plaia (3)3)274-9019 Class of 1978 .. to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of our Sept. 19 at the Doubletree Guest. 25414 Ford Rd. Suites, Southfieldf. "" ' newest Ek>fiifesiHaifcare'Salorf^Jusi be . atJohnDaty Pf- beside Farmef Jack .(24,8)360-7004 ••. one of the first;l00:cus(0fnef6atpur The Heights Plaza Class of 1988 |3l3r 274 0246 "Oct. 24 at the Kingsley Hotel new location on Saturday, Jury 11 and : GARDEN CfTY and Suites, Bloomfield Hills.. . your haircut Is absplutefy FREE. It's . 5916 M Page 1, Section B Sue Mason. E filter 7 34 053 213 L on thr wrlv http o»>s.' Thursday, July <3, 1998 HOOKED ON HISTORY it VIRGINIA BAILEY PARKER Mb#m7^ m0esusw^ forsim^ ost of us today are overcom- mitted. Certainly, I have to Minclude myself here. We are always on the run with too many obligations to juggle. Men and women share some stresses, like the conflict of balancing job and family. Other pressures are seen as primarily affecting one sex. For example, a lot is said about the frustrations women experience professionally as they try •: to break through the glass ceiling. Conversely, men. who have struggled . to get to the top nqw struggle to stay there despite mergers, takeovers and waves of forced retirements. " Let'si face; ft: Life is complicated. That'B why we like to look back wist fully at earlier times when things were simpler, and life moved at a slower pace. Let's consider a typical woman I have encountered. Her lifetime: of pressures would be enough to sink any of us. She had a sharp mind from girlhood on; but unlike young women today, she grew up when a woman's inde teen crush: Canton residents Sarah Meyer (at right, with friend Jessica Daly) practically wallpapered her room with Hanson pendent, outspoken mind met with posters, While Stevie McEvoy took a more laid-back approach^ Stevie, who lives in Garden City, is a concert veteran. Besides Hanson^ disapproval. She eventually married she also saw her, Stevie Nicks, after whom she is named, arid the classical concert "Bugs Bunny on Broadway." and, as society expected, became a full-time mom. As a young couple, she and her husband labored to make ends meet. He traveled a great deal to build his career. She supported his efforts by functioning as a single par ent. .. '•,;'• ,;. ; .'• .; / '';'.'• ;:._._. '.:.:•• .," ^elr joint efforts paid off. His busi ness successes multiplied, and, in time, he advanced to head a major organization. With this «ame the g°W social prominence upon which she thrived, although, like many, she • Where's the love? Hanson dents, had been waiting since 4 p.nu lived beyond her financial means fans found it at Pine Knob for the trio to emerge. With "MmmBop" maintaining that lifestyle. painted on their faces, the girls held up The couple seemed to love each June 29. Sarah Meyer, a sigh spelling out their feelings for ptherj but, as in all relationships, Megan Heard and Jessica Hanson - "Hot, awsoeme (sic), nice, . they had their personality differences. Daly of Cah,ton, and Stevie sweet; outstanding, noble." Both tended to be moody: she because McEvoy of Garden City Prior to the concert's start, the pavil of migraines while he struggled with MmmBopped until the sun ion was filled with screams, and other bouts of depression, the result of a signs held by girls proclaiming their physical ailment. went down. Taylor Hanson, of the pop group love of the Tulsa, Okla., boys. As flying Regrettably, her husband's profes beach balls landed on girls' laps,the sional success brought its own trou Hanson, had one thing to say to the fervent fans at his June 29 Pine Knob teens grabbed pens and markers to bles when a rift threatened to. tear the write personal messages with phone organization apart. His single-hnnded concert. . said breathlessly, "OK. What do I added. . "There's one rule in the concert. No numbers and e-mail addresses to Han write?'Dear newspaper?'" Brittany Young's saucer-sized blue fight to hold it together tested his son hoping that the balls would end up. . wife's loyalties because she was relat one can sit down. I know there's seats Meyer, like the other. Hanson fans at eyes enlarged each time an audience but you can't actually, sit in them," he backstage. Pine Knob, had a one-track mind. member screamed. The 8-year-old ed to the rival faction. Nightmare of "Hanson - You are so talented and nightmares, one of. her relatives was said overhis keyboard. "I'm^bsessed with them," said couldn't believe that she was about to The truth be told, the 15,000 mostly hot. Call me," one girl wrote. Meyer, wearing a Hanson tank top and see the Hanson boys - guitarist Isaac, even a periodic house guest during As if the anticipation wasn't enough, this volatile time. female fans hadn't been sitting for baseball hati "We love Hanson so drummer Zac and Taylor - in person. hours. .: Meyer was ecstatic to see a reporter much. 1 love Hanson so much. They're And if this were not enough, the "We were listening to them today in with a note pad sitting behind her. the best band in the world." woman lost many close to her. During Crowds lined up at Pine Knob's the car," she said excitedly. "I'm so entrance as early as 3 p.m. for the 7:30 Frantic, she repeatedly begged, "I have Her friends, Megan and Jessica, gig happy," said Young, who attended the the reorganization battle, the couple's to see your notepad." beloved son died. The loss of a child is p.m. concert. gled as she proclaimed what all of concert with 10-year.old Amanda Sarah Meyer, Megan Heard and Jes Finally, with her little hands them felt. the cruelest fate for any parent. Even wrapped around the notepad, Meyer Please see HANSON, B2 worse, the boy's death was the cou sica Daly, all 10-year-old Canton re.sk "We will love them forever," she ple's second such loss, /Eventually, her husband thwarted the opposition, but a violent death denied him his taste of victory. She mourned profoundly. Unfortunately, to a she found.np support group; nor did she later when fate dealt another crushing blow, and she had to bury . At age 16, Mike Young went from alcoholic, died in 1995. yet a third son. To the contrary, she regularly drinking with his friends and "He bonded with Mr/ Young right was criticized for her inability to cope facing attempted breaking-and-enter away," she said. "Mike writes little with the overwhelming grief. Her ing charges to being named student of notes to himself about things that he eldest and sole surviving son - a mer the month at his school. wants to tell Mr. Young. cenary fellow - finally forced, her into And most of the change, his mom, "Before that he was making gigantic a mental asylum. Marcia, said, is due to the mentoring moves backward. There for a while it • Down but not put, this rerhaHwble program at. Growth Works, a local com was one thing after another, and each woinan.drew on an iftner reserve of munity service agency for 11- to 17- thing seemed to be getting progressive fortitude^Oyer trte following yiar, ' year-olds. • ^,.,,-/ '""'' : ly worse. acting with an, uncharacteristic Mike refers to his mentor, Jim . "Then it was suggested that he go to degree of independehcej she arranged Young, who is no relation, alternately Growth Works. .He's changed his, for her own legal defense and as like a brother and a father to him. friends and the way he's dressing. He's regained her freedom, "On the days that I miss my sessions changed his attitude. Now he says I i I wish I could say her story had a with him, I really waint to go," Mike don't need to think about things that happy ending, but, sadly, she died far said. "It's a really good program and are wrong, because' there are so many from home and nearly penniless. . it's helped me a lot," things that go along with it." In fact, the ninth-grade Plymouth Marcia is also struck by the empathy Each among us cither has, knows or • Salem High School student wants to be Mike now shows for other kids, ' •, has road about similar struggles. This a counselor. "It seems his niche is to help kids at is when we long for the simpler times "I've boon through a lot and I'd like school," she said. ofyesteryear. to help other kids," he said. . The woman in our story would dis Marcia Young isoverwhelmed by Making a difference agree with our idea that the padVwaa Mike's turnaroundT^ntkaJiiesayB the Volunteers don't always know if their jiess stressful. She lived her life in the credit goes to Growth Wo7T<8>which good intentions and hard work make a jteays i\irroundi.ng ihe Civil Wn*vHer has also givcnJicr parenting advice difference. But, at least in this case, it's name was Maty Todd Lincoln, and support. obvious. . . There are many like her for whom "My son likes it so well that ho wants Young has been a mentor at Growth life is, or has been, fraught with to go back and help other kids," said Works for seven years. immense difficulties. No decade? cen Marcia, who lives with Mike and his . "None of us could leap-frog the youth tury, or era offers immunity. Nor ddersWcr in Canton, ' of our lives," hq said. "I struggled asi a Improving his life: Mike Young (right) said that meeting with his] Jhftyo theyj^_tere^_what really counts; _ Mike"nec7ds~frHtTongmale influeiic^- -^.^ Growth Works mentor Jim Young has turned his life around: \ _J»Il!Hraft^%ffi^^— "TOmm wo MftT Foundation seeking new toys Hanson from page Bl •The Children's Leukemia • The agtncy Is hoping of their time, to help others. You Mancini and Melissa Chomin, 8, photos of the video screen. Final "I like their singing," she said Foundation of Michigan is host are deeply appreciated," *• both of Canton. ly, her mother warned her that shyly. But quickly added, "1 like ing a Christmas in July Toy to gathor more than Donated toys are needed for all Jessica Nelson, a 16-year-old there were only six pictures left. Zac. He's cute* She. stared at the camera dumb- McEyoy is a veteran of con Drive in the hopes of collecting 3,000 now, donated ages, infancy to adult. All must resident of Chicago, jumped over : toys for the holiday season for. toys for tho Holiday be new and not gift wrapped. multiple rows of seats to; tell her • struck. . certs. . -,.'••,•.,""-;<:•:.-: Michigan families coping with Ideal toys/gifts include books, Hanson story. .•-•.-• • ^: Catching his breath after the "I saw Stevie Nicks and I went the effects of leukemia, lym Toys program. arts and crafts items, hand-held "Where's the Love?* Isaac asked, to See this funny guy," she said phoma and related disorders. video games, videos, Walkmans, " Tve been a Hanson fan for one "How are you Detroit? I think pausing to remember his name." The agency is hoping to gather effort and time that goes into dolls, manicure kits, gift certifi year and three months. I drove there's half of Detroit here •Weird' Al (Yankovic). He was more than 3,000 donated, new this program," said Dena Alder- cates, puzzles, playing cards and seven hours just to come here.. .tonight." .my very first on0. I went to see toys for the Holiday Toys pro ton of West Branch. board games. And then yesterday I found out Lighters flickered as the trio /Bugs Bunny on Broadway' but it gram. Thanks to the generosity Alderton's 4-year-old daugh Businesses and individuals that they were coming to the went into its recent hit, the bal rained and we left,"; ofTpeople in communities across ter, Monica, was diagnosed with interested in participating with World (Music Amphitheatre) in lad "Weird* Anns waved in tha thfc state, CLF provided gifts to leukemia and her family the Holiday Toys drive* can call Chicago, My mom is in a hotel. ; airy .-'' "', ;'."'-:'";/,• • '•. •-.' She was joined by one of the 200 families in 49 Michigan received Holiday Toys.last CLF at 1-800-826-2536 for more She is so (angry)" Nelson said. few boys in the audience, her 9- counties last year. Christmas. information. • Just then, the lights went Chris Gately of Garden City year-old cousin Robert Lanzilotti [H thank you so much for the "It is such a busy, time of year down and the screaming intensi made the ultimate concert sacri and 9-year-old Julie Clark,both generous amount of money, for people to be selflessly giving fied. . fice for his daughter. He smug: iofRedford. ' To the accompaniment of ear- gled his 7-year-old daughter Ste?/ ^1 like their songs like *Mmm- • * - ... piercing screams, Hanson vie; McEvoy down to row GG. to Bop/." said Lanzilotti. opened with a song older than get a better view of the band. After an acoustic rendition of them, "Gimme Some Lovin.' * In "She's mad because I didn't get "Round arid Round," Isaac quick Livonia Mall hosts L'il Angel pageant between songs, Zac smacked his seats a,8 close to Hanson as we ly closed his eyes arid said, "You sticks above his head as if per had for Stevie Nicks," Gately guys are making some serious Livonia Mall will be dren through the age of pageant qualifies the Entry forms are avail forming in front of 15,000 fans said of the singer after whom his noise out there" which only made crawkng with babies as 5. Trophies, crowns, child to participate in able at the information was business as usuaK: daughter is named. the crowd screamiwderr~ Regal Baby Pageants, pageant attire and the 1998 Michigan booth or by calling One girl sat on her mother's That's next to impossible. We The crowd was at their whim. Inc., hosts L'il Angel many other prizes will State Fall Finals where Regal Baby Pageants, shoulder smacking a tambourine had lawn seats, but I scammed "Turn around arid check out the Pageant at 11 a.m. Sat be awarded. Each child $16,000 in prizes will be Inc., at (734) 457-9692 and hoping to get a view of the my way down here," he said.with sunset.' Its 'awesome." urday, July 11, at the will receive a certificate awarded. and ask for Shannon. multi-million-selling teen heart a smile. '..•' ^;;'l As the sun went down, Sarah mall. for competing in the The mall is located at throbs. Another parent snapped While mpst girls in the concert Meyer, Megan Heard arid Jessi pageant. Registration,for the 29514 Seven Mile Road, photos of her daughter at her screamed and went on about ca Daly closed their eyes, put IThe L'il Angel pageant takes place at Middlebelt Road, in first concert, how cute the trip is, McEyoy took their arms around each other Pageant is open to chil Participation in this from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Livonia. A teenage girl incessantly took a more mature approach. and swayed to the music. Mentors from page Bl kid." someone to work with him," Mentors typically meet with a explained. >.-. male mentor, I'm sometimes the Canton Library Board member. a \ Although Young said he never Young said. "I asked his mother youth an hour a week for up to *T would say the need of adults only adult male in their life. I Daughter Jennifer, 32, is a com took drugs, socially he had a if I could be a Big Brother. I still 16 weeks at Growth Works to get involved in young people's feel good about it, because I can mercial interior designer in hard time. He felt uneasy and see him from time to time." offices in Plymouth and Canton. lives is very critic-ai,,' Davis said.; see their lives; improving." Philadelphia. Son Jim, 30, is that things just weren't right. Young tries to teach the boys "We're always looking for men "Kids don't have ari opportunity Because of the extra need for working on his doctorate degree "I'm a Christian, and I've over he mentors to respect others and tors since we've expanded our to have that one-onrone relation male mentors, Young said, some and is a librarian at George come a lot through prayer and to learn to respect themselves; program coverage into other ship with an adult to get infor times he works with two chil- Mason University in Fairfax, changing my feelings about life basic manners; and how to have communities," said Susan Davis, mation about how the world drerianight. Va., and his twin brother, Dan, itself," said Young, 69. "I knew I ' good eye contact, properly shake Growth Works director of juve works. ?A lot. of these people have is a teacher at Pioneer Middle could help a lot of people, and hands and how to introduce nile justice programming. "We don't have the. adult con poor self-images, they don't feel School in Plymouth arid head I've been fairly successful. You someone. The result, he said, is Mentors must be at least 21, tact that was there 30 or .40 right about themselves and they basketball coach at Plymouth can't succeed with everyone, but that they learn to become more complete a 12-16-hour training years ago. Kids don't even know struggle with that," said Young* Canton High School. moat are accessible and you can comfortable with themselves. class and pass a state record's their neighbors." a 21-year Canton resident. "It wasn't easy," Young said. help them." \ Each boy had different prob check. The next training class is "Some of these kids tend to hang "When you're raising children, As a mentor, Young has influ lems, but they were all dealing tentatively scheduled to begin in Good listener around kids who are in a gang, there are times that you have to enced 18 boysj including one who with anger, guilt, sadness and August. For more information > Being patient and a good lis and they might be in a gang tell them 'no.' There's tough he-also took on as a Big Brother. fear; as well ris. peer pressure, about the nientoring program, tener are keys to gaining the themselves. You can't expect times you have to deal with and ' Young met the boy six years ago which can cause most of those call Lynn Ponder, Growth Works child's trust. But, it isn't always overnight miracles. It's hard to try to work out." when he was 8 arid needed a feelings, Young said; volunteer coordinator, at (734) easy, Young said, adding that undo what's taken years to When Young's not talking with mentor. The boy's mother Serving Plymouth, Plymouth 397-3181. • sometimes he's tired after a day develop. youths at Growth Works, he's brought him to Growth Works Township, Canton, Belleville, The agency tries to^match at work as general manager of "We know we have an effect, tending his flower garden* But, because he was mischievous and Romulus arid Van Buren, male mentors with boys and Lochinvar Corp., a water heater but you might not see the results even that cornea back to his vol- was constantly getting into trou Sumpter and Huron townships, \ female mentors with girls. How and boiler company with a instantly. Some of these young uriteer job - Young gives away ble at school and at home. Growth Works provides counselr ever, since there are more female branch in Plymouth. people can be in pretty serious perennials and asks for dona "When his father was totally ing for youths dealing with sub-. .volunteer's, and usually more "But I always get excited about trouble, and maybe you can pre tions to Growth Works. put of his life, except for an pcca^ • stance abuse or have been boys going through the program, it because you work with them vent a serious crime or jail sen "Growth Works has become sional phone call, he needed ; arrested. '"'. sometimes boys are given female arid gain their trust arid it tence." very meaningful to me and more mentors. That can be beneficial, becomes a friendship," Young <• Young came to the mentoring all the time," Young said. "I keep too, for young rrien who have a said. "We're helping them work post with experience raising going back for more. This is a : N5 CITY OF GARDEN CITY low opinion of women, Davis through their problerns. As a three children with his wife, wonderfnl opportunity for somer MICHIGAN '•;.••'.:••:• Kathy, who works for Gale one to influence someone else's ;,••:=• NOTICE TO BIDDERS Research and is a Plymouth •Ufe.*:-'. '.: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that waled proposals wilt be received at the V/'v.;;;V.:;V--.\-;-CITy..0PGVU0ENClTY:,; Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garten City, Michigan 48135 (Telephone: 734-525-8814) on or before JULY 23,1998, Jilly 21,1908-Board of Review at 2:0X)p.in. for the following item(s): '; .•'. .NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO all property owners of the City of Garden City that the Board of Review will meet in session on Tuesday, July 21,1998 from page Bl El^ATOR MAINTENANCE from 9;00 a»m. to 11:00 am; to correct mutual mistakes of fact.or clerical Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk* in a errors. PA 74 of 1995 authorizes the July Board of Review to hear appeals sealed envelope.endoreed with the name(8) of item(s) bid. for poverty exemptions, but not for poverty exemptions denied by the March As in iariy time, we must seek ton has a bachelor's degree in Board of Review. Thiii applies to current yearonly. our islands of happiness where history and a master's degree in The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole on in . part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the .•*'.' ''••: •:• '...••..' ALLYSONM.BETTIS. we may and, especially, cherish historic preservation^ If you have City Clerk-Treasurer C the moments granted with the a question or comment for Park ; -^ •'•-''•'"' ALIA'SONM^ETTIS PublUh; Juiy5.199S - ' people who matter most to us. er, write her at The Observer • . ." City Clerk-Treasurer; . •.. 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In fact you can use your com puter and log on to http://oeonline.com/sub8cribe.html You'll hear from us with your new account within 48 hours after we hearfromyou. Ratherpick up aphone?Thafs cool Our subscription lines are 734-591-0500 or 248-644-11100, •-*: The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1998 B3 pag Marjorie Washington saun ner. •• •'• travel to Biloxi, Miss., in August with flowers and redand white tered down the runway to "One" Washington's operatic vocals to compete in the! Ms. Senior ribbons, she sang "My Melody of from "A Chorus Line" with all charmed the judges - the Rev, America Pageant, .Love," .' the confidence of a woman who Jack Baker of St. Mary Catholic The Ms. Senior Michigan After Axtell's performance, has reached "the age of ele- Church of Wayne, Anita Herman Regional Pageant emphasizes Engeibaum stuck with his fieri-. , gance." " ' of Madonna University, John and honors women who have oustheme. "It's wonderful how Her humor and boisterous per Anthony of John Anthony Hair reached the "Age of Elegance." many religions and belief sys sonality came through as she Salon, Nancy Dillon of,the Visit According to its mission state tems we Tia^ein the world. Reli waved to rows of family^ mem ing Nurses Association, and ment, it is a search for the gra gion is intenctetkto comfort the bers and friends attending the Joanne Maiiszewski of the Ply cious lady who best exemplifies troubled andto trouble the overly 11th annualMs. Senior Michigan mouth Observer - at the event the dignity, maturity,. and inner comforted," he sf Pageant June 28 at the Novi sponsored by Waltonwopd retire beauty of all Michigan senior citi That said; he looked at one of Hilton. ment community in Rochester zens. '.• the judges, the Rev. Jack Baker, "Now that's what: you call Hills. :Tin a true believer that there pastor of St. Mary Catholic strutting your stuff," said Ike As the queen, Washington; a is a bright side of aging. On my Church in Wayne, and told a Engeibaum, master of cere Ypsilanti resident, won a trip for radio show, we start off with age jokeabout two nuns painting a; monies and host of the weekly two, the gown she were oh loan is a matter of the mind. If you chapel in the nude, radioprogram "Looking at the from David's Bridal inWestland don't mind, age. doesn't matter," Wilma Arensman of Plymouth Bright Side of Aging." and a gift certificate to John Engeibaum said. tickled the.ivories performing a She's also what you call a win-' Anthony Hair Salon. She will /Mary Ann Agner of Canton combination.of popular; classical displayed her artwork during the and church music talent portion of the pageant. "Recently T became interested lime for talent in collage, 1 did this junglescene Following a brief intermission, for my grandsons"! dlcT these the contestants emerged wearing roses myself. At the ratel'm evening gowns as, Engeibaum going I think I'm going to be cut read each of- their personal ting up magazines for the rest of philosophies. my life," Agner said with a Agner, wearing a two-piece chuckle. Agner also does yellow suit, walked down the ceramics. catwalkas Engeibaum explained that she "feels that happiness is . Eileen Eleson of Garden City keepingbusy. Never let anyone donned a beige dress and read a -get you down. One of the satisfy- poem about aging that closed ingthings in life is to lose oneself with "old is beautiful, let's hearit in a hob by'?. for the seniors" as she waved her A volunteer at Garden City arms in the air. Hospital, Eleson wore a peach Introducing Ruth Benyo, he two-piece outfit with a long skirt. said "You've all heard the song "My philosophy in life is to do 'Hello Dolly,' well we've got dol the best I can in this day." lies." Benyo recently moved to Can Met with rousing applause, ton from Florida to be with her Washington stepped out in a family. An avid sewer, Benyo shiny,beige dress. Engeibaum walked into a doll shop andreal- read her personal statement. Celebrating victory: Marjorie Washington, of Ypsilanti', ized there was a need for doll "Reaching 60, I no longer fear basks in the spotlight after winning the 1998,Ms. clothing. the loss of outer beauty, knowing Senior Michigan Regional Pageant. "I thought, 'I can do that kind that Oil of Olay and Richard of stuff myself and keep myself Simmons cannot provide it.. is worthwhile. Stedman was followed by Can busy.' I went to a hobby ship One's inner beauty is what lasts ton resident Viola Dilley, the, and saw these mice. I fell in lovl vfOrever, and we develop it The winner is... reigning Ms. ^Senior Liberty Fest with them. It's been fun, fun, fun through the years." The five contestants waited 1997. She explained that hertal-, the whole time. I've been ingood patiently as the reigning Ms. ent is her knowledge of roses. health and I hope to stay in A member of Temple Baptist Senior Michigan, Shirley Sted- "All I could do was talk abouU Michigan until my demise." Church in Plymouth Township, man of Flushing, addressed the roses, and I'm still talkingabout. Benyo walked down the catwalk audience. A professional singer roses." '.'•,'• Taking a break from his jokes, wearing a green, embroidered who performed with the Brown- Engeibaum, a former owner of a jacket and skirt. wopdBand, Stedman serenaded Engeibaum returned to the major drugstore chain, expressed As Engeibaum read, "My phi the audience with "Everything's podium and announced the run- his love of the United States. losophy is to live life to its Coming Up Roses" and "Dia ners-up and finally, the winner. Born in Romania, Engeibaum fu-Uest," a blond-haired little girl monds are a Girl's Best Friend." As Washington was declared the explained that he survived acon- in a pink dress ran up tothe cat * winner.her family and friends centration camp. •*• . • walk and begged Benyo to pick Stedman explained that she jumped up and cheered loudly. her.up. entered the pageant at the urg Washingtonraised her hands and "I'm not saying that for sympa Axtell .wore a mauve cTress ing ofa friend. prayed and blew kisses while thy. But I really have lived the with"a bow on her hip, "I try to fighting tokeep her tiara'on. American dream. I am really help people whenever I can and "So many people wonder why As the music played, Washing-" proud to be a part of this pro keep myself and other around would a woman 70 years old ton raced to the end of the cat gram,''Engeibaum said. me ashappy as I can." want to enter a pageant?! knew walk without her escort. As she Wearing a royal blue, form-fit* my answer had to be that I reached the stairwell, . she Besides being chosen to partic ting gown with lace sleeves, believe in everything the stopped, turned around, ipate in the program, Joan Arensman waved to the audience pageant stands for. It is giving stretched out her arm and asked With a little help: Wilma Arensman, left, of Plymouth is Axtell of Canton had other rea as Engeibaum explained that seniors- the opportunity to know her escort to join her. assisted by Tarn Miirley followingthe 1998 Ms. Senior sons to celebrate. She was mar herphilosDphy is to encourage there's more to living than sit She gestured with all the ele Michigan Regional Pageant Sunday, June 28, at the ried one monthago to Paul. people to live as close to the Lord ting in arocking chair and wish gance of a woman who has Novi Hilton. Wearing a headpiece fashioned as possible so they know that life ing," she explained. reached the age of elegance CONFERENCE OF WESTERN WAYNE FIREFIGHTER TESTING PROGRAM SCHOOLCRAFT COLUEGE NOTICE 1998 Test Dates The Schoolcraft College Fire Training Institute is Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM accepting registrations for the CWW Firefighter. (Testing Program. Successful completion of this test Written test Physical Agility test srtijies'a candidate's ability to perform tasks required July 18-Livonia carpus Ju!y25 New Morning School af an entry-levei firefighter. August I (Livonia campus) August22, Discovery Days September 12 (Radcjiff campus} September 19 5cTence"c5rMatb" Camps Registration forms are available at municipal October 17 (RacWiff cam'pus) October 31 July 6-August 7 • Agee 3-11 personnel offices, the Schoolcraft College Fire * Novembers (Radditf campus) November 21 Ghildren have many 734-/420-3331 Training Institute in Garden City, or may be obtained by calling the Schoolcraft College Assessment Center Written tests take at M physical agility tests at (734) 462-4806. Schoolcraft College-Radctitf where -take place at Schoolcraft : needs. ..and because Trinity House noted or at Schootcraft College's Cotlege-Radcfitl THEATRE ••.•'., It is the policy of Schoolcraft College not to Livonia campus: parents don't alwa Summer Youth Drama Program discriminate against any person on the basis of race, 18800 Haggerty Road 1751 Radditf Street AgesttOandup /. Musical Theater workshop: July 27-Aug. 14 creed, color, sex, handicap or national-origin. Livonia, Ml ' Garden City, Ml have a lot of time, the 313-538-597¾ VAC :-^ evV FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (734) 462-4806. Observer & Eccentric has created this unique j Metro Dance j "M?Cie«Slsi»*,,*-,"»»1 Summer Fun directory to make life Camp 4'6 years old /¾ just a little easier July 20 • Aug. 7 (734) 207-8970 This summer there is so much going Music Instruction 'Rcff\j1ftrfU« : 734-953-2099 • . _^ * ..: , • If" ->> (7J4) 981-5969 or I.7J4) 4SJ-7S96 Ext. 22) , ^bM^M^i-Q^Jh... •—»—•»' —"—•—ki.*^™—^--. . • _ . MinMiii'iiwwiMi mmi'mmAn^imi^i I ,1. . ;-| i j ,, J l in in ,| mi „ .ij in ...,11 i l 'I I • Ui» • " HI in HHpiiq »iil>H|| llflll W is'stf"-•.'r*'"- /%^¾¾¾¾¾ , _ « TO; IV5HT8 IN AND AROttH©"" hi n,^i,r/^n^jfm,^v. A - .-ft TftTT; • . 1 • • <<•••• placed on golf course, a behind the William P. 1465 or (248) 569-7787, Thursday at.the Joy Manor full-page ad in the program Faust Public-Library of LITTLE LAMBS Bingo Hall, on the south UPCOMING and a framed certificate. Westland, except the July At the library Little Lambs Preschool, on side of Joy east of Middle: EVENTS Prizes include a trip for 19 concert, which will be at Farm.ingtori Road south of belt. Proceeds are used by Stottlemyer Park, Dancy the club to sponsor Little SHOWCASE OF PETS two to Atlantic City spon West Chicago in Livonia, is sored by Westland Travel Boulevard. Rain location is accepting registration for League baseball teams; the JTh© next Dearborn Animal the Bailey Center. Salvation Army and the •Shelter "Showcase of Pets" and two hole-in-one con^ the 1998-99 school year. tests sponsored by Jack : • July 12 - show featuring Classes-meet Monday- - Schbolfor the Blind. Call ^will be noon to 3 p.m. Sat- •••• Motown, light rock and (734) 422-5025.or (734) iiiictay, JulyJlVatlthe ^ X Demmer Ford and North WedneBday-Friday; after 'BfbtheTs^ForbVf'orrinfor- - I rKythrri »nd b\\i*a hy Pyra- noons andTuesday-Thurs- 729-8681, tSuper Petz store at 34420 1 : Ford Road (near Vehoy)in i matiort, call (734)/722- mid II, with Tyrone Hamil "day mornings for 3- to 5- JAYCEES -^-^^ Westland.. For information, DARE. ton. ; *"".' '•'•;.; ". year-olds. Little Lambs is a Westland Jaycees host call the shelter at (313) ' SUMMER FIELD TRIPS • July 26 - blue grass nonprofit, nondiscriminato bingo games at 6:30 p.m. 943-2697 or call the store Children ages 3r7 who have appearance by Roy Cobb & . ry preschool. For informa every Tuesday in Joy at (734) 728-0093. The .... an impairment may go on the Coachmen. tion, call. (248) 471-2077. Mahor, 28999 Joy, West- showcase will feature five field trips this summer • Aug. 2 --American jazz FRANKLIN PTSA land. Three jackpots pay ^adoptable pete that are as part of the Westland show featuring the Phil The Franklin High PTSA is ing $250, $300 and $300, 'waiting for homes; Therapeutic summer field Gram Combo. seeking members. Member progressive. Call the trip program, Children • Aiig. 9 - country and Book discussion: The Westland library ship is open to those who Jaycee Information Hot TEEN NIGHTS western performance by line, (734) 480-4984. Middle school teens are. must attend Wayne-West- adult book discussion group will discuss care about the schools and r Iahd'o'f Livonia schools or the Waco Country Band. community, and members PUP TENT BINGO invited to Middle School • Aug. 16 - viriety perfor O'Henry stories at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3Cids Teen Nights Tuesdays live in Westland to attend. aren't required to have a The MOC pup tent 18 Cost is $2 per child with $5 mance, featuringmusic 21. The group>wUldiscusi> picks from bingo will be 6:30 p.m- ;at the Bailey Center this 1997 literary magazines at 7p.m. Tues student in the school. Price ^summer; The cost is $1. additional deposit to hold a from the '50s through the is $3 for students, $5 for Tuesdays at the VFW Post ^Basketball, crafts, games . reservation, which will be '90s, by Detroit Break day, Aug. 1$> The group meets in Meeting adults. Checks should be Hall,; 1055 S. Wayne, West- 'and special activities will returned at check-in. Par down^ Room AMultiple copies of featured : made payable to Franklin land. A snack bar is avail-, 3t>e 7-9:30 p.m. with swim- ents or siblings accompa • Aug. 23 -tobe bopks are available at the library. The PTSA and sent to 31000 able. Doors open at 2 p.m, 'ming from 8-9:30 p.m. Par nied by parerits are wel announced. library'isai16.12SICentralCity Parkway. Joy in Livonid 48150. Call (734) 326-3323. ticipants must have a waiv come to attend at no cost. CHILDREN'S CONCERTS TUTORIAL PROGRAM er signed by a parent on. Trips include: Free children's concerts A free tutoring program for 'file to participate. Register • Kensington Farm and \vill begin at noon on Sat students is offered at the CLUBS IN 'at the pro shop at the Bai Lakecruise; 9:30 a.hi. to 2 urdays through the begin 5 years old. Located i:nk Salvation Army Wayne- ley Center. The activity is p.m. Wednesday, July 15. ning of August at the West- Livonia bordering West- Westland Corps Communi ACTION sponsored by the Mayor's • Nature Center, 9:30 a.m. land Performing Arts WESTLAND land. Call Michelle at (734) ty Center, 2300 Venoy in CHADD Task Force on Substance Ut 1 p.m. Wednesday, July Pavilion behind Westland CENTER 421-6196. •-•••.••. Westland. The program, 4- CHADD of Northwest Abuse and Violence and 29. library. Rain location: Bai 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Wayne County meets the • Detroit Zoo, 9:30 a-m. to ley Recreation Center SIDEWALK SALE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Westland Parks and Recre- The Wayne-Westland Com Thursday, is for students first Thursday of the 'ation. 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Gymnasium, For more The Westland Shopping ages 9 and older in Wayne, month throughout the • Crossroads Village & information, call (734) 722- Center Summer Sidewalk munity School District has Activities include: Sale is planned for July 15- ongoing registration for the Westland and Romulus. school year at the Livonia • July 14: Tie Dye night Huckleberry Railroad, 9:30 7620. For information on partici Civic Center Library, a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, • July 11 - Spoon Man. 19. More than 50 stores ' preschool programs at Stot (bring one to three white T- will clear their stores of tlemyer Early Childhood pating or volunteering, call 32777 Five Mile. CHADD shirts). Aug. 19, • July 18 - Chautauqua Leau*Rette Douglas, (734) is a nonprofit, parent- Bring a picnic lunch to all Express, children's musi spring and summer mer- . and Family Development • July 21: Pizza night; chandise making way for Center, on Marquette 722-3660. basedi volunteer organiza • July "28: Beach Boys trips. Accessible trans- ; cian Guy-Louis; ~ between Wayne and Wild- tion whose aim is to better portation provided, Pro • July 25 - Gratitude Steel new fall fashions. - LIVONIA COOPERATIVE the lives of individuals •night; music by Classic wood. Programs include an Livonia Cooperative Nurs [Rock Band. gram coordinated by a cer Drum Band. Early Intervention Pro with attention difficulties. tified therapeutic recre • Aug. 1 - Clowns Around ery, a preschool at 9601W. Call (313) 438-3099. - ;• Aug. 4: DJ night. gram, Head Start, Chicago, has openings for M Aug. 11: Pizza night. ation specialist; Gall.West- Redford. RECREATION Kids/Plus Preschool, a Pre- land Therapeutic Recre • Aug. 8 -Westland All- 3: arid 4-year-olds. To T.O.P.S. • Aug, 18: Performance by SWIMMING HOURS Primary Impaired program enroll or for more informa Take Off Pounds Sensibly /The Earth Angels. ation Program to register Stars. ;" Westland Bailey outdoor and Sparkey Preschool. at (734) 722-7620.. COFFEEHOUSE CONCERTS tion, call Donna at (734) MI#28 , a support group for ;Fl£A MARKET swimming pool and water Registration is 8 a.m. to 266-8185. sensible weight loss, meets BEAimnCATION AWARDS The Westland Community slide is open noon to 3:30 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- •A flea market is planned Foundation sponsors a free at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 'for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur- The Westland mayor's . p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m. 2660 for information. Good Shepherd Reformed . office is accepting nomina Coffeehouse Concert Series daily. For lessons, call Iday, July 11, at Good Shep-: 7^8:30 p.m. Wednesdays CHURCH PRESCHOOL HISTORY ON Church, Wayne Road and ;herd Reformed Church, tions for the residential (734) 722-7620. Birthday Hunter in Westland. For and nonresidential beauti-; this summer. ^ packages are offered The Westland Free ^6500 N.Wayne Road in Methodist Preschool has VIEW more information, call -Westland. Rain date is July -fication awards. The dead Dates include: including two large pizzas, Jackie at (734) 722-7225. line for nominations is 5 • July 15 -Opera Litr- one large, pop, paper prod openings for 3- and^^year- WESTLAND MUSEUM >18. Cost is $20 per space, olds in the morning and The Westland Historical MOMS CLUB ;and one space equals two p.m. Friday, July 31. Judg Broadway revue; ucts, games for the kids : ing of residential nominees • July 22 - Lenaghan-Her- and entrance to the pool afternoon sessions. The Museum is open 1-4 p.m. The newly formed MOMS ;parking spaces. Setup younger pupils attend Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne Club of Westland Will hold starts at 7 a.m. For infor will be based on overall • ald Duo, classical guitar and water slide. Call ahead appearance of the front and and flute. for birthday reservations. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Road between Marquette its next meeting at 10 a.m. mation, call (734) 722- other pupils on Mondays and Cherry Hill. Call (734) Wednesday, July 15, in the 17225. backyards. This includes • July 29 ~ Stone Circle Discounts are offered for flowers, color combinations, Trio, Irish music groups by calling ahead, and Wednesdays. A Friday 326-1110, Brayman Lounge located in SUMMER SKATING trees and greenery. Judg • Aug. 5 - Paul Vornhagen (734)722-7620. enrichment class is also DRESSES ON DISPLAY the Bailey Recreation Cen ;The Westland Sports available. The preschool is ter, 36651 Ford Road. The ing of nonresidential nomi Quartet, jazz; RECREATION AND FUN The Westland Historical ^Arena is offering a summer nees will be based oh over at 1421 S. Venoy, West- Museum is currently dis club will be holding an ;operi skating schedule A recreational get-together land. Call (734) 728:3559. organized discussion group all appearance of the for teens and adults who playing wedding dresses •through Aug. 18:4-5:45 grounds surrounding the ST. MEL PRESCHOOL and accessories. The items on suminer activities, -p.m. Fridays; lr2:45j).m. AT THE are disabled is the second Members will also discuss business,.This includes "any Friday of each month at St. Mel Preschool, 7506 . are from the 1930s, 1950s ^Saturdays and Sundays. flowers, color combinations, LIBRARY Inkster Road, north of and 1960s. The museum is forming play groups and a Admission will be $2.75 for the Westland Bailey Cen monthly MOMS night Out. trees and greenery as well . TRAINING ter. (734) 722-7620. Warren Avenue in Dear located at 857 N. Wayne students and senior citi as the cleanliness of the -.- born Heights, has morning The MOMS Club is a Training is 10:30 a.m. each Road and is open 1-4 p.m. national support group for zens and $3.25 for adults. busmes^and its property. Saturday for library FIGURE SKATING and afternoon classes for Saturdays. Skate rental is available Condominiums and apart The Westland Figure Skat mothers who stay home patrons on the use of the both 3 and 4-year-olds. FRIENDS MEET "for.$2vThe arena also ; ments will be judged underi public access catalogs. The ing Cmb has formed an Registration for the 1998- with their children; includ offers skate sharpening for Adult HtrodUctoryPreci- Friends of the Westland ing those who have home- the nonresidential award coniputers are the modern- 99 school year has begun. Historical Museum meets 7 ^••.''•V'^..-.-:;;;..--. sion Team. The team is for bayed^ffstne'ss€TorwKo." category. In addition, the day equivalent of the tradir Call (313) 274-6270. p.m; on the second Tues home or business will be tional card catalog. These those who want to have fun work part time but are SUMMER CAMPS YWCA READINESS days of January, March, hofne with their children The Salvation Army is highlighted on television in training sessions take : with other skating adults a'special segment during and get exercise. Practices The YWCA of Western May, July, September arid during the day. The groups holding summer day camps about 15-20 minutes. Wayne County Early . November at the Westland offers activities, including 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday the Sept. 10 Town Hall Library staff will teach the are 6^6:50 a.m. Saturdays. meeting. To submit a nomi All levels are welcome. For Childhood School Readi^ Meeting House, 37091 programs for mothers, play through Friday at 2300 fundamentals of using the ness Program is available Marquette between New groups for children, and Venoy in Westland. The nation, call (734)467-3200 public access catalogs and information, call (734) 722- between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1091. to 4- and 5-year-bld chil-. burgh and Wayne roads. get-togethers for the whole cost of enrollment is. $50 will answer questions. This dren.TheY\VCAisat For information, call Presi family. Children are wel per camper.. or send the nomination to; training is free, and no reg Mayor Robert Thomas, city 26279 Michigan in Inkster. dent Jim Franklin, (734) come at all club activities. Summer camps include: istration is required. Call (313) 561r4110. 721-0136. Everyone is wel For more information, call • Sunbeam camp, July 10- of Westland, 36601 Ford, Westland 48185, The resi FRIENDS OF LIBRARY SCHOOLS CHARTER SCHOOL come. (734)266-2919. 13, for girls going into the dential prizes are: first The Friends of the William MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE The Academy of Detroit-. first through the fifth ; place: plaque, yard sign P, Faust Public Library McKinley Cooperative Westland, an PUBLIC SPEAKING grades. and dinner for two with the meet 7 p.m. the second Preschool, housed in Good entrepreneurial and busi VOLUNTEERAJN S The We^ttand Easy Talk • Girl guard/ranger camp, Tuesday of each month at Shepherd Reformed ers Toastmasters Club No. mayor via limousine; sec ness charter school, serves PET-A-PET July 15-21, for boys and ond place: certificate of the library, 6123 Central Church, Wayne Road at kindergarten through sevr 6694 (formerly Holy girls who are entering sixth recognition, $30 dinner cer City Parkway. Call (734) Hunter, is holding registra enth grade. The school The Pet-A-Pet Club, which Smokemasters) urges peo through 12th grades. tificate for two at the 326-6123. Meetings last tion. Morning and after emphasizes a basic educa offers pet visits to nursing ple who want to learn the • Explorer camp, July 24- Alexander the Great about one hour and are noon classes are available. tion with business and home residents, needs spe art of public speaking to 27, for boys going into the restaurant and a yard sign; Open to the public. The Call (734).729-7222 for entrepreneurial skills. The cial peta and people. Pets attend the club's weekly first through fifth grades. third place: certificate of Friends also hold a Friends information. school offers a foreign lan undergo a slight screening meetings at 6 p.m. each • Community Center recognition, $35 gift certifi Shop Book Sale during reg guage class, music and art, and need proof of shots to Thursday at Denny's SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S participate. Local sites camp, July 9-12, for boys cate to Westland Shopping ular library hour? at the Suburban Children's Co-op a dress code and a comput Restaurant, 7725 N. and girls ages 7-11. Center and a yard sign. library. er lab with access to the include Canielot Hall Con Wayne Road next to West- Nursery hasopenings inall valescent Center (Debbie • Family camp, Aug. 3*7, The nonresidential prizes classes 18 months through InterrietrCall (734) 722- r land Shopping Center. For for any family with chil are: first place: plaque and McDermott, 4274791,10 more information, call dren ages 12 and under. . a yard sign; second place: a.m. the second Saturday John Elbe at (734) 326^ For more information, call certificate of recognition of the month), Garden City 6419, anytime. (734)722-3660. and a yard sign; third « ft % I N 0 ft II rmmM*, &m Rehab (Stacy Suida, (734) VFW AUXILIARY OOLFOUTWM place: certificate of recogni 422-2438, 3 p.m. the second Membership in the Veter Thursday of the month). The Westland Police tion and a yard sign. All W* Obiww N*w*papm welcome Cakndar items. Items should be from non-profit community ans of Foreign Wars of the Department D.A.R.E. John winners will receive their and Roosevelt-McGrath United States, Ladies Aux groups or individaah announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor School (Lynn Eichbrecht, "Moses" Reddy Memorial awards at the Thursday, mation below and mail your item tofhe Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, iliary Grand River Post Golf Outing is planned for Sept, 10, Town Hall meet (734) 591-3347, the last 1619, is open. Relationship ing at Willow Creek Apart Livonia, ML 48150, or by f»K to 734-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items i$ noon Friday Wednesday of the month). Wednesday, Aug. 12, at for the folloicing Thursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. to a veteran of combat on Faulkwood Shores Golf ments,' 1673 Fairwood, Information is available foreign soil will ensure eli between Cherry Hill and from Ruth Curry, (313) Club in Howell. Registra EviHit: gibility..Make reservations tion begins at 7:30 a.m. Marquette off Newburgh. 635-0410, or Daisy Doran, by calling membersbip with shotgxin .start at 8:30 Date and Thm: (313) 665-1981, There is a.v recruiter Dolores M, Griffin a.m. Sponsor programs $5 membership charge. at (734) 427-2791. Meet include: $100 for a sign Location: _j_ ings are the first Thursday placed on golf course and a SUMMER of each month at 27555 quarter-page ad in the pro fthphonv BINGO Grantland in Livonia, Cur gram; $350 for two green CONCERTS AdftolonaUnfo,: DffMS'MfMO rent Post 1519 Indies Aux fees, two signs placed on CULTURAL SOCIETY The Metro Wayne Demo iliary members include golf course and a half page All concerts aro free and cratic Club sponsors bingo individuals from Westland, Livonia, Redford, Detroit ad in the program; $uou for will begin atfl 1).111. at Uiu ' fft<* dd'ltttdnut ftiret ifnemitiiy games at 6:30 p.m. every fourgroen fees, two Bigas Performing Arts Pavilion anritmrruuTUllHg at CUB. — ±* •MMMMHMMMI 1 V *tattMRMMl The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, JULY 9,1998 *B5 —-T-: yew ?0n June 26, it was 60 ye'ara "I knew then that this was it," Lucille's sisteri Gerry,.washer Linwood and Grand Boulevard.;...; since Wayne County Executive said Lucille, speaking of her maid of honor. McNamara's best There was Lucille and me and gd McNamara exchanged vows interest in the young McNama friend since kindergarten, Bill the cockroaches," he said. • \jith his wife, Lucille, ra. "He had" a good'sense of Scruggs, was the best'man. The The couptamoved a couple of jTbey met as part, of a.high humor and he was kind and gen weather held for. the. 60 people times after that, living most of school "gang" that hung out tle." ../::••.:••'-- attending the .reception in their married life in Livonia. • .•together at Detroit's Redford Her family liked him as well McNamara's parents' yard,'oh For the McNariiaras' anniver ! High School in the 1940s, MMy mother always thought he Detroit's west side. sary, the*couple's five children; - 5 ."Wd go on picnics, play base was the greatest." For their honeymoon, the cou Colleen, Michael, Nancy, Kevin ball; things like that," said Ed They^courted for two years and ple borrowed his sister's fiance's and Terence - and.spouses and tylcNamarai who has been run then set the date - June 26, car f;or a long motor trip. The grandchildren celebrated with ning Wayne County since 1986. 1948. The two 21-year-o]ds mar first night they stayed at a motel their parents in Frankenmuth. ^ After graduating from high ried at Christ the King in Red- just the other side of Bay City. Even the maid of honor flew in scKsol a few months early, he ford. McNamara attended St. The couple put 1,000 miles'on from California, went into the Navy in January Monica all his. life but, after a the car. . Lucille has her theories on 1944. McNamara served two pre-wedding counseling session "I didn't have a car so this was why she and her husband have years in the Pacific theater and when the old priest there told heaven for me," he. said. "We: stayed together for so long. returned home in 1946. Lucille, she should expect to drove lip and down the state, "Basically, we agree on most On their first date that same bear 20 children, she turned to even into Indiana." things. We keep busy and don't ^ear, McNainara took 19-year- her fiance arid said; "t don't like :•-.,' Each of them .only had'a week have time to get into trouble." , , old 'Lucille Martin to.a square the quota," arid the two sought 'tiff for the honeymoon. She weritV ..* But why did it last?. dance at Clark's Barn in Livonia. out another church/: back to work in this accounting "Most of our friends went _ "The Touple ^c^bte-"ctal^ :bTrrhen^vie^ department* at a local insurance together for a considerable McNamara's sister. Lucille wore Honored: Wayne County Executive Ed McNamara and* bride-to-be wore a long, white company and he returned to his amount of time before they got a black velvet dress, thinking his wife Lucille celebrated their 50th anniversary with satin gown; he a suit and tie. job as a service engineer at' married," she said. "That's what they were going to a fancier their children and their spouses and grandchildren in] "He couldn't afford a tuxedo," Michigan Bell. we did. And we enjoy each place for the evening. she said. They lived in an apartment at other's company." Frankenmuth. ANNIVERSARIES Webb Axford Simons . t. «-.••• • ' Alphus and Rita Webb of Gar Walker and Virginia Axford of Jay and Georgiene Simons of den City repeated their vows Livonia recently celebrated their Plymouth recently returned from during Mass at St. Dunstan's 60th wedding anniversary. a 40th wedding anniversary trip Church in Garden City then The couple married on June 3, to French Polynesia. During the gathered with their family to cel 1938, in Redford Township. She three-week excursion, they visit ebrate their 50th wedding is the former Virginia Archer. ed , three islands, Tahiti, anniversary. Huahine and Raiatea. . The couple exchanged vows on Tl\ey have five children - June 19, 1948, at St. Mary's Shirley Kalinovik, Beverly The couple exchanged vows on Catholic Church in Wayne. She Frommert, Mary Combs, Walter June 28, 1958, at Holy Name is the former Rita Gauvreaui Axford and Patricia Hirst. They Church in Birmingham before The Webbs have four children have 11 grandchildren and six leaving for Japan where he was - Janice of Savannah, Ga., Nor great-grandchildren. stationed by the V.S. Air Force. man of Grand Haven, Linda and Carolyn, both of Garden City - RetimdL^he enjoyed golf, bowb The Simons have five children sell and husband Brian of. and seven grandchildren. ing and fishing and was a mem nia Golden Years Club, enjoyed - Margaret Simons of Belcourt, Clarksville. Tenn. They also; Retired for 16 years, he was a ber of the Knights of Columbus bingo, and as member of St. N.D., Valerie Kinsora and hus have one grandson, John of; plumber with Local 98 for 47 before suffering a stroke, almost Genevieve Church, were mem band John of Lansing, Kristo- Lansing. .- years. He enjoys traveling, car sewing, counted cross stitch, five years ago. bers of the church bowling* pher and wife Chi of Titusville, pentry and gardening. crafts and flower gardening. They also belong to the Livo league. Fla., Michael and wife Claudia of A homemaker, she enjoys Garden City and Rachelle Rus Lemon REDEFINING RETIREMENT LIVING ;A1 and Evelyn Lemon of Red- ford celebrated their 50th wed Kww yoa /we />) ding anniversary on June 5 at a PV]\|)?, 1 \ party given by their children. :QurfYl The couple met at Detroit JUST As IMPORTANT AS Diesel. 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News information, call (734)483-2276. (doubles) rotate in 45-minute to is $55. All the materials are mation, call (734) 455-6022; "Advent, Christmas arid should be submitted in writing IAWOITIAU. CAMP one-hour segments. included in these fees. For more CHOWU. SYMPOSIUM Epiphany Sacred Music" from 8 l>o later than noon Friday for the Ward Presbyterian Church will The ministry is also holding a information, call (734) 721-4801. The Rev. Gary Matthews, minis a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, . next Thursday's issue. They can offer two week-long basketball Summer Divorce Recovery,Work ter of music at Highland jPark "Children's and Youth Choir be mailed to 36251Schoolcraft, camps July 13-17 and July 20-24 shop July 13-18 in thes church's Baptist Church, ia hosting three Music? from 2:30-5 p.m. Friday, Livonia 48150, or by fax at parlor room, C317. Free child HYMNS WITH A FLAW July 24, and "General Sacred for children entering grades 5-6. Tim Zimmerman and the Kinjg*8 Sacred Choral Music Sympo (734) 591-7279. For more infor The catnps will be held 9 a.m. to cafe will be available, Partici siums for church choir directors, Music* from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat mation, call (734) 9532131. pants may register by mail, in • Brass will perform hymn classics urday, July 25. Each participant noon irit Knox Hall of the church, with a contemporary flair at 11. accompanists and singers at the •CMOOt-OWOUMiCNT 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville. person at the Single Point office, church, 28600 Lahser Road, ; will receive packets of choral at 11:30 a.m. Sundays, or on the a.m. Sunday, July 19, at Calvary music, specially selected from St.' Michael Christian School is The camps will be directed by Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Road, Sputhfield, on Friday-Saturday^ accepting a limited number of Aaron Jerome, director of the first night of the workshop. A July 24-25. Special guest com some of the world's leading pub $25 donation is due with the reg Canton. The King's Brass fea lishers. The registration fee is allocations for fall classes- fifth and sixth grade ministries tures three trumpets, three posers and clinicians will include Hlhaergarten morrtihg or after at Ward. Some of the camp fea istration. Topics include: "A New Doug Besig, Nancy Price, Gene $25. For more information, call Identity," "Getting Your Ex in trombones, a tuba, percussion Music Unlimited in Clarkston at noon and grades l-3.;Clas9 sizes tures will be daily devotional, and keyboards. For more infor Grier, Carolyn Banta and Lowell are small to promote individual- dribbling drills, shooting instruc Fckrus^" "Assuming Responsibili Eversbh, The Rrograms are: (248)625-7057, iked attention and the curricux tions, man-to-man defense prin ty," "Finding and Experiencing lUm include9 physical education, ciples and offensive foot work. Forgiveness," "Single Parent," VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS ajiflputers and music, with an Each child Will receive a T-shirt "Building New Relationships," emphasis on writing skills, to wear and keep. and "Letting Go." Listings for Vacation Bible July 13-17 at the church 36500 with parents in the adult pro spelling and phonics. The school Enrollment is limited and the For more infor mation about any Schools should be submitted in Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Chil gram , There is no charge, but ^e^.70mNf^lieJdorrRpad, Can . cost is $55. For more informa- of the events, call the SPM office writing no later than noon Friday dren in first through the sixth registration is required. For ton! For more information, call Tjon,T;alfthe^hristian education.; at (248) 374-5920. for the next Thorsday'sJssue: graders will discover what Jesus more information or a registra (734)459-9720. ., office at (248) 374-7903 during They can be mailed to 36251 would do through stories, music, tion form, call the church office WNOAY LEMONS regular business hours. FRIENDSHIP EXPRESS Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or games and crafts. The preschool at (734) 427-2290. Chu rch of .Tod ay Wes t-U n i ty Garden City Presbyterian by • fax at (734) 591- 7279, For program, for children entering GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN meets at 10 am. Sundays at Church will host the Friendship more information, call (734) kindergarten in 1998,1999 and Geneva Presbyterian Church SINGLE POINT MINISTRIES 953-2131. 2000, will be 9 a.m. to noon July Meadowbrook Elementary SPM is hosting a series of bicycle Express, an evening of fun and will have its vacation Bible School, 29200 Me^dowbrook fellowship for all ages for the 13-16 at the church. Stories will school 9 a.m. to 12:15 p:m. July rides through the month of July. ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN be heard and experienced in , Road south of 13 Mile Road..This On July 11, the group will meet congregation ahd community, 5- 27-31 at the church, 5835 Shel week's lesson is "What's so ; 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church crafts, cooking, music and wor don Koad, Canton. THe program at Richardson Center on Oakley will have its vacation Bible ship to learn how Jesus led his Amazing about Grace?" at 10 Park Road, just west of Haggerty the church, 1841 Middlebelt is for children age 4 through school, "God's Children Pray: life. There is a $5 registration completion of the fifth grade.: a.m. Sunday, July 12. The Road, and will fide on the Clin Road, Garden City. A light sup *: church offers youth education per will be served. For more H.O.PE. World Tour," 9:30 a.m. fee. For registration information, The offering is $5 per child, with *? ton TovynshipBike Trail. The to noon July 13-17 at the church, call the church at (734) 422- afr(U3ible classes, meditation, following week will feature a information, Or to register, call scholarships available. To regis Artist Way and Unity Basics v the church at (734) 421-7620. 27475 Five Mile Road, Livonia. 0149. ter or for more information, call -Harsons Island Tour when the The school is for children ages 4- courses, For .more information, group will meet at the Harsons HOSANNATABOR (734)459-0013. call (248) 449-8900 or visit its MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER 10. A donation of $7.50 per child, Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Island ferry parking lot on the $15 for families, is requested. A LAKEPOWTEWtLECHAm Website at south side of 23. Mile Road, west Worldwide Marriage Encounter Church will host "The Light Youngsters can become young hTtpi//www .cotwest.com. offers a weekend experience for free will collection also will be house Adventure Vacation Bible of Algonac, on July 18. The taken during the Bible school to scientists and can discover God's PLEA MARKET group will meet at the new Ward married couples to improve their School," from 9 a.m. to noon July power displayed in the universe communication skills, learn the support the "Dime an Eye" Pro 20-24, at the church, 96Q0 Lav- (Sopd Shepherd Reformed Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. gram of Rivers of the World. during vacation Bible school's Church will have a flea market 9 Six Mile Road, Northville, and value of intimacy and renew erne, Redford. This free program exploration of "Amazing Science their love for each other Friday Registration will be accepted for children ages 3-14 includes *t.hY/ tb 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, ride to Northville via 1-275 bike through July 10. For more infor and Wonders," 9:20 a.m. to noon ^t the church/6500 N. Wayne trail and Hines Drive on July 25. through Sunday, July 1749 and Bible stories, creative learning July 27-31 at the church, 42150 Sept. 18-20, at St. John's Family mation Or to register, call the activities, dfaxna, music, crafts, Road, Westland. The rain date The group meets at 10 a.m. each church at (734) 422-1470. Schoolcraft Road, Plymouth. Sci will be July 18. Space (the equiv week and.a helmet is mandato Life Center in Plymouth. For recreation and snacks. Call (313) entists Michael Faxady, George alent of two parking spots) is ry. The rides are for adults only more information or to register, ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN 937-2233 to register. Washington Carver ancj available at $20 per space/Setup arid participants should bring call Bill and Carol at (248) 528- St( Paul's Lutheran Church will GRACE LUTHERAN Johannes Kaepler will visit. time will be 7 a.m. For more money for lunch or a picnic 2512, Dan and Debbie at (810) have its vacation Bible school, Grace Lutheran Church in Red- Children will also take part in information, call Ray or Jackie lunch. 286-5524 or visit . "Animals on Assignment," 9- ford will have it vacation Bible games, songs, crafts and refresh Gagnon at (734) 722-7225. On going events include "Talk it • http://www.rc.net/detroit/wwme. 11:30 a.m. July 13-17 at the school, "The Lighthouse Adven ments. To register, call (734) Over," which meets the second church, 17810 Farmington Road, ture," for children ages 3 513-2810 or (734) 420-0515. CEMETERY CLEAN-UP Livonia. Classes for 3-year-olds Faith United Methodist Church and fourth 7-9:30 p.m. Friday of WEIGH DOWN WORKSHOP through the sixth grade from 9- UVON1A CHURCHI Of CHRIST each month in Knox Hall; out through sixth graders Will fea 11:45 a.m. July 20-29 at the is looking for volunteers for the First United Methodist Church ture devotion lessons, crafts, Livonia Church of Christ will, Denton Cemetery Community door volleyball at 6:30 p.m. of Wayne is hosting the ''Weigh church, 25630 Grand River Ave., have its vacation Bible school, Wednesdays at Rotary Park on singing, recreation and refresh Redford. For more information, Clean-Up at 1 p.m. Saturday, Down Workshop," a Bible study ments. All students also will sing "Passport to the Holy Land," July 11. Volunteers will help Six Mile Road between Farming- teaching how to rise above the call (313) 532-2266. from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 10-14 at the ton and Merriman roads, Livo at a 10 a.m. worship service on trim trees and shrubs. The rain magnetic pull of the refrigerator. July 19. For more information, TIMOTHY LUTHERAN church, 15431 Merriman Road date is. July 12. Faith United is nia. A $1 donation is suggested An orientation class will be heid Timothy Lutheran Church will (just north of Five Mile Road). to help maintain the equipment; call the church at (734) 261- hosting a church school at 9:30 at 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, at 1360. v have its vacation Bible School, Students aged 4 through the 4,nV.'Sunday, July 12, followed and outdoor tennis from 4:30 the church, 3 Town Square, "God's People Pray," 6:30-8:30 sixth grade can participate in by a workshop with dedication of p.m. until dark on Tuesdays and across from the Wayne Post NEWBURO UNITED METHODIST p.m. Wednesdays, July 22 and Bible dramas, crafts, nightly Ralph Good Memorial Trees at Thursdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, , Office. Class begins at 10 a.m. Newburg United Methodist 29 and Aug. 5, 12,19, 26, at the refreshments and a closing pro ila.m. The church ia located at and 1-5 p.m. Sundays at Rotary Monday, July 27. The fee for the Church will have its vacation church, 8820 Wayne Road, Livo gram at 7 p.m. Aug. 14. For 6020 Denton Road (at Michigan Park. No sign-up is necessary. first 12-week session is $103, Bible school, "WWJD (What nia. A light supper will be served more information, call the Avenue), Belleville. For more There is no cost and players and the second 12-week session Would Jesus Do)," 9 a.m. to noon. at 6 p.m. Infants are welcome church office at (734) 427-8743. TERNET ADDR DIRECTORY Find these sites on the World Wide Web • Brought to you by the services of O&E On-Line! 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Aybtte of Livonia Westland announce the forth- announces the engagement of arid Heen Kornacki of Trenton cojriing marriage of their 'daugh her daughter, Lenore Patrice, to were married April 26 at St. ter, Lisa Anne/ to Christopher Robert Allan Kowalski, the son; Stanislaus Kostka Church in Michael Purcell, son of the late of Robert Kowalski and Nancy Wyandotte by the Rev. John Joseph John and Gladys Purcell. , Bilyk, both of Canton., Hedges. . A 1986 graduate of John .The groom is a graduate of Glenn High School < the bride-to* The bride-to-be, the daughter Assumption and Schoolcraft col be is employed by Red" Hplman of the late Walter Gibson, is a leges. He is retired from Pruden Pontiac in Westland,' ' graduate of Plymouth Salem tial Insurance Company of o Her fiance, a 1980 graduate of; High School and Madonna Uni America. Cherry Hill High School; gradu versity. She is employed as a Their attendants were Patricia ated in 1994 from National Edu : marketing services leader for Zimba, the daughter of the cation Center in Livonia as the .Vala8sis Communications Inc. groom, and Steve Kornacki, the class vialedictoriarj. He is Heir fiance is also a graduate of son of the bride, employed by Siebe Environmen- Plymouth Salern High School After a tour of Rome, Italy, ,tal. and Madonna Uriiyersity. He is Switzerland, Paris, France, and A July wedding is planned at employed as an accountant for London^ England, the couple is St. Cyril Church in Taylor. Plastipak Packaging Inc. planned at St. Kenneth Church making their home in Trenton. A September wedding is in Plymouth ToNvnship, Barr-Meija Ariane-McGarrie Main-Gylraszin , ^Kathleen Dilsof Plymouth and Laurie McGarrie and Shahram Donald and Wanda Main of FJahdall Barr of Canton Ariane were married May 11 in Westland announce the engage announce the engagement of Maui, Hawaii. ment of their daughter, Jennifer, '., their daughter, Emilie Christine The bride ia the daughter of to Scott Gyiraszih,.the.son, of : Barr, to Chadrick Thomas Mena, Pat and Tohi, McGarrie of Livo Patrick. Gyiraszin-ofWoodhayen the son of Fred and Sharon nia! A graduate of Livonia and Linda Bu$zka of Grosse lie; Mena of Belleville. Franklin High School and Sally The bride*to-be is a 1992 grad ; The bride-to-be graduated in Esser's Beauty School, ^she owns uate of Livonia Franklin High 1988 from Plymouth Salem High NUVG Hair Salon in Santa Mon-> School. She is employed by First School and in 1992 from Eastern ica, Calif.' American Title in Livonia.. Michigan University, She The groom is the manager of Her fiance is a 1990 graduate attends graduate school at East the Nikko Hotel in Beverly Hills, of Llvdnia Franklin High School. ern Michigan University where Calif" He is employed by IVS in Livo she is pursuing a degree in ele After a honeymoon in Hawaiii nia. mentary education. the couple received guests at the. A June 1999 wedding is Her fiance, a 1987 graduate of Leather Bottle restaurant in planned at St. Berhadine John Glenn High School, attends Livonia. They are making their; Church. Michigan State University home in Santa Monica. where he is studying animal sci- •, ences. - , An August wedding is planned at Trinity Presbyterian Church AT&T Stores in Plymouth. Yoiir source for all • • • • • AWT services. Ann Arbor 53 JrlJcUBJcUcLJBJBJcLra \lsMfiM[iMaM[iM[3MpMpM[lMfiMfiMpM[iMpM[2Mfil^\ 926 W. 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Detroit sectional qualifying north to Mount Pleasant; event Tuesday at the Orchards, has "One of the things about Central is qualified for the U.S. Senior Open tiltMStevenson that even though we weren't con-: -i. Ghampionship.July 23-26, at Riyiera tenders, it Was a close-knit group of Country Club in Pacific Palisades, The similarities are almost eerie: guys/'Kimble said. The two have stayed in touch since ...Calif;:-'••• :;'.;:,:-'• '••--'-\;' "•• •••''•'''' Both are highly successfully high Piscopink and co-medalist Buddy school girls soccer programs, defending they went their separate ways. Whitten will be joined by Bobby state champions and nationally-ranked Moreau landed a teachirigJob*in Wil- Stroble'of Orange Park,- Fla. and Bob from upper middle-class Svestern sub lowbrook, 111. before settling at St. Smith of Clearwater, Fla. (each firing urbs — one from Detroit, the other Charles as an assistant in 1990. -,' In four years as head coach, Moreau 69s).; /—;^y/.-:-^;-'-:•;;:•': •- . from Chicago. • The 82nd annual Michigan Both coaches are Livonia natives and is 105-3-6, with three consecutive state Women's Amateur Championship at played* soccer at Central Michigan Uni crowns after taking third in 1995. Boyne Mountain ResortVAlpine versity^ . St. Charles won its first Illinois Course (July 13-17) will include sev-/ So it's: only natural that Livonia crown in 1990, Moreau's first year as eralarea players. *••.••'• Stevenson and St. Charles, 111. will an assistant, then again in 1994. Among those entered: Kellianne meet next spring --^ Friday, May 14 — "It's a big soccer area, a lot like Livo Nagy (Livonia), Katherine Collins on the soccer field; . nia or Troy," Moreau said. "Soccer is' (Plymouth), Laura Kowalski (Ply It was a matchup nearly realized this, huge in the Chicago suburbs. We have mouth), Deborah Comstock (Bedford), spring. two big clubs, Sparta or St. Charles. Pricilla Gilliam (Canton) and Lisa Stevenson lost two dates on Us We also have Tri-City Soccer which has Chalmers (Farmington Hills). . schedule, but St. Charles couldn't about 5,600 kids." The defending champion is Joan afford to drop ah opponent/ - , St, Charles fields four teams — a Garety of Rockford with Lansing's In the final NSCAA/Umbro National freshman, a freshman-rsophomore, a Erika Idling qualifying medalist with High School Girls Soccer Rankings, Ready for matchup: Two of the country's premier high school girls junior varsity and a varsity team. This a74, •:';'. which includes 18 states playing spring soccer teams will meet next spring when St. Charles, IlL, coached season three seniors played on the JV, • Chria Tompkins, who will be a soccer, St. Charles, three-time defend by Joe Moreau (left), and Livonia Stevenson^ coached by Jim "We have about 100 kids come out |; i senior this fall at Westland John ing Illinois state champion (among 290 KimbUi square off. and we keep about 80 in the program," Glenn High School, finished tied for schools, all one class), was ranked No: Moreau said. "We've got five coaches. I second in the Power Bilt Junior just have an awesome staff to work Tour's Sun Mountain Michigan" Coached by Joe Moreau, a 1982 Red •St. Charles, includes Catholic Memori is 71-5-4 in his four seasons. "Joe is Our with." Junior Classic (June 28-29) at Black ford Catholic Central grad, St. Charles al of Waukesha, the four-time Wiscon regional representative for the national Six players off the 1997 state cham Bear. finished 29-0-1 this year, avenging its sin state champion, and Lincolnway, poll and We brainstormed the idea this pion St., Charles team earned NCAA . Tompkins shot 75-76 for a 151 total. only tie with a 4-0 victory over which finished fourth this spring in spring after we lost a game against on Division I scholarships. One player, He lost in a playoff to Plymouth's Naperville North in state final. Illinois. our schedule (Country Day)." Laurie Siedl, a two-time prep All- Adam Peters, Redford Catholic Cen^ St. Charles is riding ah 86-game Stevenson (2,200 students) and Lin Moreau was a graduate assistant at America, was named Big Ten New com" tral High product who will play this unbeaten streak and is gunning for the colnway will play the seeond night, CMU and helped recruit Kimble out of er of the Year at Minnesota. fall for Eastern Michigan University. national record next spring. while Waukesha Catholic and St. Stevenson to play for the Chippewas. The 1998 state championship team Peters shot 74-77. Stevenson,-41-0-2 over the past t\v©-^ Charles .(2,900 students) face off in the "I came in the fall of 1986," Kimble loses four seniors to graduation, three . Brighton's Eric Wohlfield won the seasons and two-time Michigan state second half of the May 15 double-head recalls. "I earned a starting berth as a starters including goalkeeper Lynley tournament with a 148 total, Hilligoss, who is headed to Iowa State. V : champion among big schools, was rated er. freshman. Joe always had a lot of confi Tompkins shot 82-78 Monday in the No. 8 nationally in the final poll. The contract is written and signed," dence in me." Junior midfielder Becky Myers, the Junior Amateur held at the Meadows The two-day format, to be hosted by said Stevenson coach Jim Kimble, who Livonia talent became a pipeline for Please see DREAM MATCHUP, C3 in Grand Rapids. • Schoolcraft College golf coach Carolyn Benninger (Northville) took first flight low gross honors Friday with an 81 at the Women's Suburban Golf Association stop at Glenhurst Golf Course in Redford. Sandy Rivers of White Lake was rtinner-upwith a 90. Diane Wazriejr (Dearborn) won low net ;with a 63. Dolly Vettese The field will be "loaded" once (Northville) was second with a 65. Larry Quartuccio just can't give it "I often go opposite of the flow," the again for- the 22nd annual In the second flight, Westland'8 Leonard J. Artdersoh Mehiorial UP- ••• • • MEN'S SOFTBALL Jimmies manager said- "I like a good Penny Irwin took low gross with a 93, Tpurnament in Wayne, featuring while Gloria Hudson (Sputhfield) and Despite a recenk^Qb transfer to Flo mix. Most teams build on home run rence, Ky., Quartuccro still spends his power, but we have a couple of guys many of the state's top men's Pat Wilson (Dearborn Heights) tied NIT in Cleveland.. slowpitch softball.teams, for second with 97 each. weekends managing one of the state's who weigh 180. In Milwaukee, the ferices were 325 "We take a lot of pride in defense. :':•. The tournarhent, co*sponsored Mary Ann Kraft (Dearborn Heights) premier men's slow-pitch softball feet with 301 being the tournament by the City of Wayne Parks and captured low net with a 59, while Lbri teams. x I've been to a lot of world tourneys and minimum. Th e balls vary from a 44- you're not going to win unless you have Recreation Departriient, is dedi Wilson (Livonia) took second with a "We've had this team together for 20 cpre (sorhewhat deadened) to as high as cated to the memory of the former : team defense." . 66. ' :.•;_•;.•' years," Quartuccio said. "I've thought a 50-core (the most lively). : Quartuccio employs a different strat Wayne officer who was killed in • Livbnian Gary Kraus was run about giving it up, but I've been at it so "It's still pretty much a game of the line of duty. ner-up last month in the Ashworth Jong. , power," Quartuccio said. "They've egy- Collegiate Amateur Series stop at The phone bills get kind of high "We only use three outfielders with Action begins with a doubled made advancements the last four header at 6 p.m, Friday, July 17 Forest Akers in East Lansing. with all the long-di9tance calls, but I years.The game has changed. five guys in the infield," he said. "We; Cory Peckham of Okemos,;with a don't play with:a rover, We can get by at Anderson fields. ., ;• still enjoy it. It's worth it." • "With Easton as a sponsor (based in Play continues Saturday and two-rpund total of 149, garnered the The team is known as Jimmie's, but Van Nuys, Calif.) you have the best bat with three outfielders because-they're individual title one stroke ahead of veryi very quick." Sunday* July 1849/ it also has three other sponsors '-— Var out there," •"It's a 'biggie' for sure," said Kraus and Daniel Lutz of Winneta, sity Athletics, a sporting goods "store; The average age of the Jimmies ros Center fielder Johnnie Simpson, who III. with 150 apiece. commutes from Kalamazoo, batted .818 tournament director,Larry Quar-T Easton, the aluminum bat maker; and ter is 30. tuccip, "We have, 18 teams, sever] • Matthew Courtright of Livonia Ques, Quartuceio's company which Westland John Glenn product Jc^in in Milwaukee. tied for tourth recently with an 84 in He is flanked by left fielder Scott which are riatipnally-ianked." does screening arid embroidering of Sampson, 42, is one of the team's elder Five nationally-ranked Class A the Boys 13-and-under division last sportswear apparel. statesmen along with third baseman Janack of Belleville, an all-tourney month at the Junior Championship at pick in Milwaukee,-and right fielder teams have entered including No. Last weekend in Milwaukee, Jim Mark Matchulat, also 42, of Redford. 3 Jimmies* managed by Quartuc Stonehedge in Augusta. The event mies stepped up two levels arid fin The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Sampson is Tom Lengyel of Melvindale. was part of the Power Bilt Michigan "And we're fortunate to have two cio, along with the Westland* ished fourth in the Cfty of Festivals one of the team's batting leaders. He based Journeymen, No. 8; defend PGA Junior Tour. Coca-Cola Men's USSSA Majors Tour hit .681 in Milwaukee. pitchers who are the very best," said Quartuccio, referring to former Redford ing Anderson champion Prestige nament. T like to call them 'seasoned' players of- Sterling Heights, No. 11; Oak Youth soccer runner-up That tourney field included the top -v-both are starters," Quartuccio said. Thurston High product Raffi Kostegian and John Glenn grad Scott Nastally land Plumbing/Liberty Park, No. The Livonia Youth Soccer Club's two ranked teams in Men's Major, Li\\onia Churchill product Scott 17; and Gekle/Bandits, No, 120. under-ll;boys select team recently LighthouseAVorth and Siarra Power, Hille, who batted .818 en route to All- (now of Garden City). "I wouldn't trade them for anybody." Also included in the field is the finished second in the Open Division along with Wesel/Hague, ranked No. 1 Tournament honors in Milwaukee, pro nation's No. 1-rated Class B of the Great Lakes Soccer League. in Class AA. vides power at catcher and DH, Rounding out the infield is first.base- : squad, Mountain Top, and the Team members include: Mike Cook, The Westland-based team, ranked Another Glenn grad, Chris Scheffer, man Jason Riggs (Monroe), shortstop Randy Windham (Monroe), middle No. 1 Class ATndustrial squad, Grant Dossetto, Cole Dossetto, Brad No. 3 in Class A, is now 23-4 overall. a nose guard during his football days at Plumbers &: Pipefitter. Jackson, Dan Karas, Dave Kroll, . Central Michigan University, also infielder John Recker (Farmington ; "It was an accomplishment for a Jimmies, third a year ago, has Jamie Luoma, Miles Maloziec, Matt catches arid can hit the long ball. Hills Harrison) and Greg Tome (Farm Class A team to finish fourth in a ington). •••.'.." captured the title three of the Moryc, Justin Nalley, Greg Ostrosky, Men's Major," Quartuccio said. But Quartuccio doesn't necessarily past four years. Brennan Pearson, Ryan Raickovich On June 13-14, Jimmies won a'Major rely on brute strength. Please see JIMMIES SOFTBALL, C2 Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday and Nate Regan, all of Livonia; and night is a tournament party with Brendan Diehl. Plymouth, >-.;.> food and beverage for sale and The team isjoached by Lou Suveg . entertainment provided by the and Jim Moryc. The team trainer is Gold Tones, along with a disc AdnmPichler. jockey. „ At 9 p.in., the Leonard J. Youth volleyball camp Anderson Hall of Fame selections Madonna University will conduct. will be announced.••'. four Sessions of volleyball camps Free tournament programs will including its setters and youth camps be available starting today at par Sunday through Wednesday, July 12- ticipating merchants arid at the 15, at the school's gymnasium. Wayne Community Center. . The setters camp (cost $ 100) will be Hore is the opening-round from 8:30 a.m. to noon, whilo the schedule: youth camp (cost $76) is from 1-4 p.m. ' •' " ' •'•'«--» Morning (8:30 a.m. to noon) and FRIOAY, JULY 17 6 p.m.: N.^I6/Cla(>T"vs. Tfavonos; Grotto afternoon (12:30-4 p.m.) sessions for Club vs. OongA's GraphicR. hitters (cost $100) will be from Sun 7:15 p.m.j'A.O.T. vs. RAK Too!; Gc^le \i. day through Wednesday, July 19-22. H&w.ta?r>Tof>/Wor|h. The defensive speciality camp (cost 8:30 p.m.: Jimmlcs/Varsiiy/Ques/Easton $100) will be from 12:30-4 p.m. Sun vs. OjMsrxl Pluni^ng/ Lilyjity. •:4S p.m.: O.iklft'X) riomb;f^ vs. Plantbcr* & day through Wednesday, July 19-22. Pipt'fttCfS. Each camp participant will receive '10:4» p.m.: PTCSUge/Caherts v».joufnC)'; aT-shirt, • nxrn.' •• •. ' - For more information, call Madpn- 8ATUR0AY, JUIY 18 ha women's coach, Jerry Abraham at .•. • n.m.i Score* Bar vs. Perfection Plus; Tournament tested! Jimmies, featuring several area players is one of the state's top men's slowpitch •Expert Carpet v». N^lo/Ir^sijnos winrsef. (734) 432-5612 or (248) 478-7107 , 10:15 ».m.: Metro Glass vs. GroUo/Gonga. (evenings);^,:,; _._____;'_, _j^i__ 1. ,;^_1,__! softball teams. The Westland-bascd team will play July 17-19 in the Leonard J, Anderson 1\>utna* 'viii*irtCf.' .•••-:;•'•-. •;.'•'•' .--,.... ,... TnmtinWayner -~~ - • - .-- -..^-^==^^^^--,,.^=.^^-:-.-. W y-: V -W-- .0...] •V-: C2(LW) TheObserver& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1998 ers 3rd in Firecracker -w The Stingers 18-urider girls only run by the Polar Bears travel fastpitch team placed • QIRLS FASTPITCH came on a home run by Dela third at the annual Firecracker . Mielleure in the fourth inning. XPlosion.in Hartland, Mi. •, A two or ua homer by O'Mara They finished with a 4-1 four innings, allowing four earned bases and striking out followed a triple by Rachel Viera, record, losing in the semifinal' :: : ; who finished the" game' 2^3, to round to the Ohio Mustangs, 2-0. .six, ,. •; ••;'.':.•" ' '.";.;: ' .v- .;'. highlight a big fifth inning by The Mustangs, who were elim Two errors by the/ Stingers the Stingers. The Polar Bears 5 erosscou inated by the Stingers irii last helped the Mustangs' cause. .changed pitchers after O'Mara's year's tournament, allowed only They advanced to the finals blast, but Kate Homant (Mercy) V It's fun, it's nice, it's a /nice parade get to cheer the run "It's a nice: race," Bridges two hits. \ where they, beat the Crown Soft : : : ners on. People in the subdiyi* saioV "because it's a nice dis* ball team out of .Lansing, 6-2, for greeted the new pitcher with a • ^st, -;'V ' "' - :' More important than the loss slap single and came home on a It's the annual Founder's siona also turn out to help the tancaifs not a lon£ race; but on the scoreboard was the injury the championship. i "runners.''." •;'••• •>•- '•';;':'. it's a biOonger than a 5K. ; The Stingers opened the tour sacrifice fly by Terri Schroeder Feat race at 9 a.m. Saturday, to Stingers' player firiii Fitzger (Mercy). \v'/:', which begins and ends in Shir Late registration is $ 15 with "It gives people an opportu ald. After getting the Stingers' nament on Friday ..with a 5-4 win over the Michigan:Impact, a The Stingers came back strong awassee Park in Farmington; all proceeds going to the Farnv nity to run through subdivi second hit, Fitzgerald and the again qh Sunday with a 9-1 win "It's nice because the last ington High School track and sions r^; and the park setting is Mustangs' second baseman col team from the Grand Rapids cross country teams, The race . area. Moeller pitched the dis over the United Express, a team half is a, nice gradual downhill perfect for the start and finish. lided. A hospital examination Inade up mostly of underclass* is sponsored by Bridges' teams, later revealed Fitzgerald broke tance, scattering seven hits and ruiv," said coach Chip Bridges,, "And the raffle at the end of* >men at Mercy^and Divine Child whose Farmington High School Farmington Hills Recreation the race is always a.lot of fun. suffered a broken arm and striking out three. Shayla arid the Farmington,Y?1CA. O'Mara (Mercy) and Marissa high schools. .-.', : track arid cross country teams We tr^ to give away a lot of chipped bone. are the beneficiaries of the "This is our big fund-raiser,'' - Despite her pain, Fitzgerald Melchior accounted for four'of . Elwell and Schraufnagle split stuff.;-'' the five Stingers1 runs, both the pitching duties, throwing a event. "So it makes for fast said Bridges, who is hbpeful "We've got a nice running stayed in the game and batted in times, y•'•':••: .••/.•;' defending menV champion Rob the seventh inning due to the going 3-fof-4. combined two hitter. Elwell community forming iri Farm* struck out four. The lone run . . "This is the fifth year we've Block of Livonia Stevenson arid Stingers' lack of depth because of Schraufnagle pitched a six-hit women's winner Jody Buck irigton. This is a nice little car illness. : • „ ^ ; ter \yith six strikeouts in the sec came oh.a solo homer by the sponsored the event in this rot for them." . «r. ond gameon Saturday, a 10-3 Express'Karrie Brankiewicz. . form. It keeps getting a little will return. ' The pitching, duties through There is on-site registration The event drew about 130 out the tournament were shared win over, the Brandon North Schfaufnagle fielded her posi- - bit bigger, a little bit better.* , runners a year ago and Stars. The sister act of Erin and tion well, fielding three hits back The event is a four-mile run but those entrants are not by Leah Moeller (Farmington guaranteed a T-shirt. * Bridges is hopeful to add about Hills Mercy), LeAnne Schraufna Kerry Fitzgerald was hard to get to the mound in the fifthan d which starts and finishes in 20 to that total this year. out as Kerry went 2-for-2 with making the putouts at first base. Shiawassee Park at the corner Competitors can enter four gle (Livonia Stevenson) and Jen "We're trying to build it Elwell (Dearborn Divine Child). two RBI and Erin was 2^4 with a Schroeder shined on offense, of Shiawassee arid Power; age groups: 17-urider, 18-29, ;The Mustangs tested the three-run triple. going 2-2 with a double. Melissa Check-in time for the 9 a.m. 30-39 and 40-over. There are slowly but surely," he said. "All Stingers' fie\ding throughout the Saturday's final pool play Baliko went 3-3, including a dou race is at 8:15 a.m. men's and women's divisions in the people who have run it the semifinal game with bunts or game was against the Michigan ble; .:••.:.•:..'•;• • •••• •',:-•:•'• The race winds through sev each category. last four years have been very slap hits. Polar Bears, a newly-formed The Stingers are coached by eral subdivisions to Grand Winners in all divisions complimentary of the course Schraufnagle held the Mus team loaded with seasoned play Bob Smith (Garden City), Trudi River Ave.; then goes south receive $15. Top finishers get. and the way we've handled tangs hitless_ and didn't allow a ers. Elwell scattered six hits, Pheeriey (a Livonia Churchill east back to the park. Since it medals. There will be a raffle things, baserunnerr- through three struck out eight in pitching the graduate) and Ed Moeller (West runs along the parade route, at the end of the race with ^Hopefully, we'll do as well innings. Elwell pitched the final entire way of a 5-1 victory, The - Blctomfield): early arrivers to watch the plenty of novel prizes. this year." from page CI Canton^¾^ sponsor 5-miZer Recker was a former standout Rubin Gonzales and Eugene After several summer road It's become a main feature of All entrants in both this race (1150 S.Canton Center), relief pitcher for Livonia Adray Bezua. Quartuccio's son Tony is trips, the season culminates in summer. and the 6-kilometer walk will The opening event of the day in the Livonia Collegiate Base an assistant coach. the USSSA Class A World The annual Race Day in the receive a long-sleeve T-shirt is the fourth annual 1/2-mile and will be eligible for thou ball League. The process for .putting a team Series, Sept. 4-7, in Shawnee, Park, sponsored by the Canton fun run for kids, which winds Kan. Parks and Recreation Services, sands of dollars worth of busi around the Heritage Park Key reserves include Brian together starts in February. "You have to have total dedica will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday ness-donated prizes and a ponds. The event is open to all Donehue (Livonia Franklin), That's when the schedule is set. tion from the guys," Quartuccio at Canton's Heritage Park. grand prize travel gift certifi kids (male and female) 12^and- said. "Everybody has to be there The headline event of the cate. under. The run begins at 8 at each tournament barring a day will be the 20th annual 6- The fourth annual 5-K walk, a.m.; entry fee is $2, with all INDOOR WEATHER brother or sjster getting married. mile run, which begins at 9 will begin at 8:15 a.m., and is entrants receiving ribbons. "All our guys usually get in on a.mV Competition, for both open to all ages. Awards will There will be aid stations Friday nighty then we have a males and females, will be in be presented to the top three and refreshments at the finish TRUMENT meeting to go over things. 10 age divisions: 14-arid-under, finishers. line of the 5-mile race. 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Fdrndnle Waterford Berkley 1 Rich Levinson Larry Walkuski • Annie Ncme Bob Burg • Bobby Johnson Farmington Hills • I^oBarris Million Dollaf Round Table Spoaker RHL & Associates Livonia . Walled Lake Detroit 1 • MikeShader • Dudley Meflbiod Shawn Rowley • Jonathan Tyrpak "He/ i'vd shored the patloon wth thi$ guy He w$ ywj to bu'd your so'es coreef. If you ae reo"y Merited in o career in g. • John Duggan i Gary Macioce • JohnLibka Livonia • Mary Ann Torosslan Men to who» Bob Burg hos to ia/... You wit be g'od )-ou ad!~?*j 7Q' "A**M** .!.. 4- * + p*» The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1998 (LW)C3 COLLEGE SPORTS •4iw»»* aces When Ed Kavanaugh, a long \'" That gave Lafata a solid foun But that's not all the Ocelots AOJKHM familiar with School* things that happened last time women's basketball coach dation to build upon. She wasted will have. Lafata is bringing in er*ft College* Athletic depart • WOMEN'S HOOPS November, when we hos"ted who built strong programs at no tune.-;.' three freshmen who; should help ment U well aware of how soccer and volleyball tourna Livonia Ladywood and at School- Lafata brought with her three immediately: 5-7 forward/guard thing* have changed — for the ments and I had to go out of crafl College, decided that'^when members of her conference Denise Willis, from Detroit Ket better—in the pa»t year. New an easy one. "It's a great oppor it came time tb start recruiting championship team at .Macomb tering, a. second team all-PSL tunity to work • for Ed town with the (girls basketball) coaches, new administrators, team for a couple pf games, again, well, I could tell my heart in 6-foot-li power, forward Jack selection who averaged 15 points new financial support have all Kavanaugh, whom I have great wasn't in it" as he decided to ie Kocis, 6-6 shooting guard Kera a game; 6-0 center Chanty Pratt, respect for and whom I.have that showed me I couldn't do made the outlook for SC sports both," Kavanaugh said. step aside, he hardly walked Hill and 6-5 point guard Jamie a 1994 Lansing Everett graduate look promising. known for 20 years," she away. :/ Lewandpwski. Kocis and Hill who attended Ball State but explained. . He was starting to realise he --'X The latest addition in the would have to forfeit one of his: Kavanaugh had other respon averaged 10.5 points a game last, never played; and 5-10 forward first of that trilogy is Karen "And there's Schoolcraft itself season, and Lewandowski aver Gina Brooke, a 1996 Walled r— the facilities are excellent. positions. Coaching was his sibilities at SC, as athletic direc Lafata, who replaces Bid choice to go; tor. He knew a coach who could aged seven points and 5.5 assists Lake Western graduate who I'll be able to recruit the tri- went to Eastern Michigan (but Kavanaugh as SC's women's "When it came time to start, step right in and make his pro while earning all-conference basketball coach, Kavanaugh county area better, and it's just honors. ".;'.. did not play) last year. a great area to recruit. With. recruiting again, well, I could gram even better. remains as SC's athletic direc tell my heart wasn't in it," That person was Kathy Lafa A fourth transfer also accom "That kind of rounds out our tor; indeed, he was the reason Ed, I know wonaen's basketball; panies Lafata to SC: Samantha roster right there," said Lafata. Lafata left her position as will get a fair shake. Arid the Kavanaugh added/ His long ta, who last year guided Macomb acquaintance with"Lafata made CG to the NJCAA Tournament. Theisen, a 5-9 guard from War "But we have room for a couple Macomb CC's women's coach to situation that's happening ren Woods Tower who played of others. take the SC position. there, With the (financial) sup "this an equally easy decision At Macomb, Lafata had to raise for him. funds to build the Monarchs' pro sparingly at Oakland University "I guess we could be a little- At first glance* it might not port for athletics, made this an last season. bigger. But we'll be quick." easy decision." ; . "I told her that if: she wanted ; gram; at SC, Kavanaugh was seem like a good choice. Lafata; ' "I'm; very, confident this team One other thing anyone inter-' , who has coached for 25 years, '• At Macomb, Lafata had to the job, it was hers," he said. juggling both coaching, and administrative responsibilities. can be a contender," said Lafata. ested in SC's women's basketball- HY«S in Warren and has "do a lotof fundraising; I spent- "ShVs goingto do a good job." She's already started. Lafata By combining their talents,, "We'll be sophomore heavy and might count on —= they'll be in coached in that area most of all my energy doing that." experienced.'' the race. •-.-. ''•••-—'—^-— With SC's increase in athletic "is w'eli-acquainted with all there's no doubt SC will be the . her career. At Macomb, she; ; went 11-1-7' in her first season* scholarship help, Lafata has parts of metro, Detroit, which better for it. {1996-97), then developed a been able to devote her time to should aid her recruiting That's already become appar squad that won the Michigan recruiting .-r- something that efforts enormously. In her prep , ent. Lafata has already a team Community College Athletic won't take too long to surface. coaching'career, she's had that must be considered a con Association's Eastern Conferr She already .has the makings of stints at Birmingham Marian, tender for the Eastern Confer ence championship last year, . a ichampiohsHip contender. ' Warren Gpusino and Macomb ence title in place. going 25-9 and reaching the That kind of energy was L'Anse Creuse North. Four key members from last NJCAA Tournament. something Kavanaugh was . "The only downside of taking year's Ocelot team return: Stacy So why leave a program on having trouble mustering as a the job is the travel involved;" Cavin, Jenny Talbot, Melissa the rise to take a similar job at coach any longer, particularly Lafata said, The upside— Plave and Kim Washnock. Also a similar school much farther with his additional position as which could include a lot of returning is Esther Ross, a BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING : away? -.' •;:;/'":: .//--. ;/.' athletic director. : post-season travel next winter '; major contributor from the 1996- •Licensed For Lafata, the decision was "There were a couple of —-should negate that. 97 squad who sat out last sea Master Plumber son. •Ceramic Tile Installed • Quality Materials and Workmanship Dream matchup from paged team's top player and most Madonna University, also ously has quality people and work very, very hard. Colleges heavily recruited, returns next departs along with All-Observ I've heard they're solid all the recruit us because of our work year- er midfielder Leah McGrath: way around. They're balanced ethic more than anything else." All told, Moreau has sent 16 But all is not lost, two All- from top to bottom." Ironically, the similarities players to Division I schools in Staters return for the Spartans Moreau also understands between the two schools just four years. — sophomore defender Andrea that Stevenson is no pushover. doesn't end with soccer. FREE ESTIMATES Meanwhile, Stevenson loses Sied and freshman sensation "I know how good they are "Our girls won the state cross from the college coaches I've Visit Our Full Kitchen and 10 seniors, including . six Lindsay Gusick. country championship and our starters. "The girfs are pretty excited," talked to," the St. Charles Bath Showroom Among the graduation losses Kimble said. "We wanted to coach said. "Their reputation is girls swim team won the state include Spartan All-Stater Alli play them even though we lose strong and Jim does a great four years in a row," Moreau (Same location since 1975) son Campbell, who leaves'with quite a bit* We feel can can job. said. "Our boys soccer team fin 34224 Michigan Avenue 117 career goals. She is headed compete and giye them a good "We never look in terms of ished third last ye!ar and two I— Wayne, Michigan 48184 to Tennessee. game. ' wins and loses. We just want to years before that they were 1 Goalkeeper Jenny Barker, "I never seen them (St. improve as the season pro state champs." who will play this fall for Charles), but I know Joe obvi gresses. We try to set goals and Sounds a little top eerie. 722-4170 Reg. $176 n The ANA/nerican . 34"x76 x5/8" '. Girt* Pfolm'wnal.Basebajl le*M TIGERS vs BLUE JAYS Insulated Thursday Julys 7:05 Replacement Unit Player Autograph Hay' (WN!C|. Friday July 10 7:05 W*&- fireworks Show* (0&f\ D^oit tdsqn. 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Roy Rabe's infield hit was mis .•saves.-'.-;','" '• V^'.' • •" "•"••."•"• '-''.'•''.'""* games over the Fourth of July inning homer. : • •' ' Ih4he second game, Livonia while Hayes an&IJ^HWii^ejach ^nla mercy^ruleahotten&d- handled as the Tigers attempted v v weekend in the Firecracker The Tigers tallied four runs in ' dumped the Tigers, 9-7, as Fish had two hits. T ' ',-." game. •..' •;• ..; Tournament in Sterling Heights, the fifth to take a JM advantage, to turn a double play, bringing er^ Malek and Woodruff each On Tuesday,!Rogowski's RBI Rabe and Fox each collected Livonia Travel has earned an but Livonia responded with five home -the game-winning run. homered, while Rabe (Steven sacrifice fly scoring Brent Zak ^three hits apiece to pace a 13-hit; automatic berth in the 18-year- in the bottom of the sixth Livonia Travel starter Dale son). Brent Zak (CC) and Mario (CC) in'the top of the seventh attack. Hayes added two hits,r old USSS A World. Series in sparked by Casey Rogowaki's Hayes (vYestlahd John Glenn) D'Herin (CC) collected two hits was the difference as Livonia including a homer. ' /" pitched the first five innings, : Lakeland, Fla, spring training bases loaded double. • : apiece. •- :>--'h-" '. •' turned back host Birmingham at On July 1, Livonia Travel suf jiome of the Detroit Tigers; Don Martin's 2-run hbrner allowing seven runs. He w&s Pitchers Jon Ritzier (Steven Groves High School, 6-5. relieved by Derek Fox (Farming- fered its first league defeat as •; "This was a great tournament gave the Tigers an 1.1-9 lead, but son) and Fox combined for the Art infield single by Zak fol Clarkston .•r.^llied1, froma 7-1 for our guys," Livonia Travel Livorija answered with three in ton) , who pitched to four batters victory, ; lowed by a Malek single set up. without getting an out. * deficit to gain a 9'$ triumph. manager Bill Rabe said. "We had the bottom of the eijghth. Fox tossed a three-hitter as the gametWiniier as first-place George Drallos' 2-run homer iri hot had a day off since school got He was replaced by . Dave Livonia made it three straight Bob Malek started the rally, Livonia improved to 10-1 in the the bottom of the sixth proved to Out.;We;had a great tournament with a single followed by walks Lusky, the eventual winner. with a.-10-0 triumph over the Little Caesar's Elite League and in fort Wayne (Ind.) and took, a to Dave Lusky (CC).and ftogbws- . In the tourney opener, Fisher Northwest Ohio Mavs, be the difference. 20-6 overall. Cole, in relief Of Malek, *uf-. few lumps in Cincinnati^ but ki(CC). and Rqgowski each homered and Brett Wells (Churchill) and Fisher clubbed a pair of, ^nm/yWnmr. ¥n Wi«i-thf> tmirjhnsr Xfrltft Fishftr (FanTnpgfon HiH«y JuiQcJtedin-three^runi4\s Livonia, __Fisher each had two hits arid fergd the loss- • ; •;.•.•' homersL—'ft '9,-niiV shnt 'nn'rl-A- tourney around," Harrisbn) then singled in a pair Travel dropped the Metro three RBI. •" ----^,. • • '.• • solo blast. Woodruff was 2-'for-4 - The Clarkston 6-ruh uprising • It took eight innings, but Livo bfruns. Hawksj.9-5. - Livonia reached the champi with a homer and three RBI. came after Cole had retired 10 nia Travel managed to gain a 12- Woodruff then walked to load Corey ' . Cook (Livonia onship game with 6-5 triumph Malek added two hits, straight batters and allowed just, Ritzier, the winning pitcher,, three hits over five innings, , ; went the distance. Malek doubled three times in! He retired the first 12 batters the defeat. in order before settling for a On June 30* Livonia downed three^hittei. Ritzier struck out the Riveryiew Rams, 8-5, as five.and walked two. Lusky .was the winning pitcher.; On Monday, Livonia scored a He allowed five hits over five 7-1 victory over the Downriver innings while fanning five before Rams. . giving way to Rabe, who earned Rabe pitched a two-hitter, fan the save. ning seven and Walking five. Malek went 3-for-3 with three Pat Cash and Matt Gabrielli runs scored. Lusky and Pox each tallied the Rams' only two hits. . contributed two hits. Livonia MICHIGAN Now it's okay to cuddle in public as well as in (he privacy p/your own home. At the Michigan Humane Society, we've gotHUMAN E many adorable cats and kittens to choose from, and adoptions include spaying or neutering and all appropriate vaccinations,SOCIET Y Turnabout is fair play — at plus a 10-day health guarantee. Ctdon, you coula use the affection as much as they, could. Adopt a cat today!Detroit - Rochester Hills • Westland , Visitarty of our three shelters or checkout our Website at www.mihumane.org. , 248-852-7420 least for Livonia Travel 15, a • MANTLE BASEBALL Mickey Mantle-age baseball team. hits apiece in the victory. After being knocked out of the %tf( AI i srmus opf N OAH.V IOAM 8 30PM • BRIGHTON & i IVONIA KIOFIFS OPIN SUNOAY I?PM 5PM PJMitV July 9.I90S ,•/:.•-•'-:"••' l(1>„ >»•***—»•••—WW—ww—*^»»»W^WWII I iiHIiIIIII II>I mi immmmmt^mmmmtm^mmm U ' )••• •paaj" The Observer & Eccentric/ THVRSDAY, JULY 9/1998 (LW)C5 METRO SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE m^fmmtmf '••-'' I . ,- • JWMI ftOU* tCMMMI • (B^O) 2«M1M or (810) M4- The annual Detroit TiUiv «13,«*t471. Golf Scr»mWe will be Tfaur* Re day, Aug. 27, *t OUn O*** " S^^iCittlaaav'li atosr buinsf. Country Club, l»c»Ud *i ^^'^^^^^^^^^•'W^Sfl^^^^^^ • 4^^^F ^\ ^^^F^R^^^Bp' , 30500 W. 13 JfU« &M*, in ia partk^ate bi tft* tttettboi Farnfoften BQla. St, Agatha/Wartb»o»t Orid- The #80 cort include 7:30 irw FwCbaU Caaap halt at St spurs team to victory a.m. continenial breakfast, 8:30 a.m. shotgun atart (golf Agatha S a.m. to 1:30 p,m July 30-24. Players in tha •:,.'. For nlore than 2% periods, the assists. Lanny-Jardine and Shawn into the final period, and had an 8-6 and cart), door prist*, con- testa and hot bufEit luncheon. (burth through 13th erode io Falcon rshut-down Jack McCoy ROUNDUP Miller split'tlme in goal. lead 86 seconds into the period dn the fall are eligible. (from Fairmington Hills) ~- the • HUSKIES 12, SPARTANS 2; Dan . goals by Keith Pietila and Almas. For more information; including hole sponsorship, Call (734) «13-7333 or (734) Wildcats leading point-producer Hunt (Livonia) and Tony Guzzo each •BULLDOGS 9, WOLVERINES 5: A 427-178S. Smyth also had three assists for scored two goals in the first 10:12 of 5-1 surge In the second period call Titan Athletics at (313) — oij-just one assist, and in so the Broncos, who collected their first doing kept control of the game. the game -r- Hunt-finished with four enabled the Bulldogs to slip past the 993-1700. SUHMHI MfiflT MMBM- - But twor-plus[periods:does not victory of the M$HL season. Jake goals, while Guzzo netted three —•• to Wolverines Sunday at Plymouth. COACMNt YACaajcsjs . Westland lot Arena is boat agarne make, and late in the Wiegand and Matt Langley added twq, get the Huskies started, and that was The score was tied at 2-all after Dakota High School of the ing summer conditioning goals apiece, with Wiegand gettlhg enough Monday at Plymouth. one period and 3-3 after 82 seconds skating for Bantam AA and A third period McCoy got in gear, three assists and Langley two, Chippewa, Valley Schools has , first scoring the game/tying, The Huskies .improved to 5-1 and of the second. The 'Dogs then got football coaching vacandas at plmyers from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on .then the game-winning, goals in Other goai-scorers for the Broncos moved into first place with the win. goals from Matt Grant (Livonia). the Junior Vajraity and fresh five consecutive Wodneadays- , the JGats 6-4 triumph in a Metro were Frank Bourbanals, Corey Almas; The Spartans remained wlnless after.; Andrew Domzalski (Livonia), Kevin man levels. , Coat is $10 par player. - Summer Hockey League game Glenn Pletila,: Eric Heltunen; Mark four games.:''..' . ,•••'•', .*"_• :•"•' Swlder (Livonia) and Jason Basile to ,' Those interested should Call John or Boggle Reguls- Monday at Plymouth Ice Arena. Pietlla and Lewis Lanway. Oarrln Jim Tudor (Canton) added two take command. ' ) contact Dakota varsity foot ki at (734) 421-5379 for more The win pushed the Wildcats' Sylvester chipped in_Wlth four assists, gojals and ah assist,.while Jesrse .Domzalski:and finishedLwith two ball coach Mike Giannorie at information. while YYiegandi had three,7^ Gtenn Hupenschmlcrt (Record)r-Se^^Curtin 'g6als whi]e Basile addedxwo-assists record to 2-3; the Falcons slipped Pietlla, Keith.Pietlla, Bourbanals, larv r -ii_ to2-4. • ; \ v ->" (Redford) and Brian Sutherland also Other goal-scorers for the Bulldogs The 'Cats cpmeback started in. gley and Heltunen collected two got goais. Sean Kass contributed four were Corey Swider (Livonia), who con the late stages of the second apiece. . * ' assists/with Hubenschmidt; Tad Pat tributed two assists, Ian Crockford, period, Nick Field's score with For the Wolves/Andrew Merrick terson (Canton), Jeremy Sladovnjck Brad Yonemura (Garden City) and Ben had 8 goal'and an assist, while Keith Metro Fitness berths :.6:10 to play ih the period had and Bobby Davis each collecting two. Blackwood. Darin Fawkes (Livonia) pushed the Falcon advantage to Rowe (Redford) and Jason Lawrnaster Ed^Souilltere and Ryan Davis each •chipped in with two assists. • :4-2-. John Brodhun (Livonia) nar (Westland) each scored goals," playeo in goal for the Huskies. The Wolverines got two goals from rowed-the gap to 4-3 with a goal Kevin Brady (Uvonla) and Art Baker Brian Halas (Canton) scored both Dale Rorriinski and single scores from for the Wildcats with 3:30 to were each in goal for the Broncos. Spartan goals, with Crafg. Peiser Bill Trainor, Andrew Merrick and play in the second. Joe Sorentino and John Trainor (Can assisting on. each.- Mark Lavender' Jason Lawrnaster (Westland). Mer 'Still, the Falcon defense ton) were in the net for the Wolves. was in goal the whole game for the rick* Trainor and Rominski each Over 20 boys and girls ages. 7- seemed up to the challenge in • BRONCOS 4, LAKERS 4: After an Spartans. added two assists. 14 competed recently in the 11-day delay — Originally scheduled • YOUTH MEET the third.period, holding the • HUSKIES 10, BRONCOS 9: On Bob Harrison was in goal the whole Livonia Department of Parks I 111 I . I. I . I . I HI' •,• . I 'Cats scoreless for more than 11 for June 25. the game was postponed Sunday at Piymbuth, Jesse Huben game for the 'Dogs; Joe Sorentino and Recreation's Youth Fitness gomery; chinning: 1. BrtrJgeUe SoUefl. minutes. That's when McCoy got until Monday—this seemingly lopsi* schmidt (Redford) scored three goats played the whole way in the net for l. meet held at the Bentley Center. CUSS C BOYS (9-10) going. ed match-up proved worth the wait. In a four-goal, third-period spurt that the Wolverines. Events included the 50-, 60- His first goal, scored with 3:37 The Broncos came into the game led the Huskies to a victory over the • LAKERS 13, FALCONS 5: Five and 75-yard dashes, softball 60 dash: i. Paul Cassar; 2. Kyle Kopitz; to play, tied the game at 4-4. pointless in their first four MSHL Broncos. players accounted for 12 of the Laker throw, running lotig jump, agili softbaH throw: 1. Patrick Treppa; 2. Michael Kyle McNeilance (Livonia) and games, while the Lakers were unbeat Hubenschmidt finished with four goals Sunday at Plymouth in an easy ty course, broad jump and chin- Bessen; running long /unipi 1. Cassar; 2. en in their first four league games. win over the Falcons. Treppa; agHUy course: 1.- Bessen; 2. Brandon Troy Taylor assisted. Then, just goals in the game to lead the nin 66 seconds later, McCoy struck But in the third period Glenn Pletila Huskies. Jeremy Sladovnik added Mike Vigilante and Eric Dolesh H- •; Kopitz; standing long jump: 1. Cassar; 2. assisted on one goal, then netted the Winners advance to the Bessen; cMrtntog: 1. Bessen. again, netting the game-winner three goals, with Pete Mazzoni, David (Farmingtpn Hills) got three goals Metrop.olitftn Youth Fitness with just 2:41 remaining. Taylor tying marker, to earn a point for the Scott (Canton) and Sean Kass also apiece to lead the Lakers' assault, CLASS C GIRLS {3^10) Broncos. meet Thursday, July 23, at again assisted, together with scoring goals. Tony Guzzo contributed with Dolesh also picking up three Kensington Metropark. Competi SO dash: 1. Amanda Weaver; 2. Becky Brian Calka (Livonia). The tie, the first of the MSHL sea five assists and Scot Curtin got two. assists and Vigilante one. Jeramie tors from 36 different communi Huron; softball throw: 1. Hurn; 2. Jackfe David Wallace added a goal son, dropped the Lakers (4-0-1) into The Broncos were paced by Corey Murray (Redford). Austin Meibers ties will be represented. Sotzen; running long jump; 1. Sotzdo; 2-. and two assists for the 'Cats, second place in the Bakes Division, a Almas and Mark Pietila. each netting (Canton) and Ryan Gauthier (Canton) Here is a list of the first- and Hurn; agility course: 1. Weaver; 2. Sotzeo: with Matt Grant (Livonia) also point behind the Huskies (5-1). three goals. Frank Bourbanals, Keith added two goals each, with Gauthier second-place finishers: standing long Jump: 1. Becky Hurn: 2. Laura Two second-period goals by Eric Pietila and Jason Lawrnaster (West- adding three assists and Meibers two. Hurn. Scoring. Chuck ScheYvisch was CUSS A BOYS (ages 13-14) Dolesh (FarmingtOn Hills) had helped land) each added single scores, with Brian Jardine also scored a goal and CLASS D BOYS (7-8) in goal the whole way for the 75-yard dash: 1. Dan Grace; softball stake the Lakers to a 4-2 advantage Lawrnaster and Keith Pietila also* assisted on two, while Chris Libbett Wildcats; throw. 1. Grace; runningtag Jump: 1. Grace; SO dash: 1. Christopher Rothley; 2. entering the third. But with 10:21 assisting on two goals apiece. had four assists and Miles Meibers- Josh Shuryan and Vic DeCina agility course: 1. Grace; standing long Jump: Thomas Avery; softball throw: 1: Rothley: 2. left, Corey Almas scored for the Bron Ed Souilliere (Livonia) and Ryan (Canton) two. CCanton) paced the Falcon Grace. Avery; running long jump: l. Rothley; 2. cos to narrow the deficit to 4-3, with Davis each spent time In goal for the The Falcons were paced by two attack, Shuryan getting a goal CUSS B QIRLS (U-12) Avery; agltrty course: 1. Rothley: 2. Avery; Pletila and Eric Heltunen assisting, Huskies; Kevin Brady (Livonia) and. goals from Vic DeCina (Canton) and and three assists and DeCina 60 dash: i. Linda Montgomery; 2. Lisa standing long Jump: 1. Rothley: 2. Andrew Pietlla got the tying goal with 6:54 Art Baker were in the net for the single tallies' by Nick Field/Paul Gole- adding a.goal and two assists. Montgomery: softball throw: 1. Lisa Mont Weaver; chJnntog: 1. Rothley. left, assisted by Dwight Helminen and Broncos. niak and Scott Goleniak. Scott Kale Paolo DeCina (Canton) also had gomery; 2. Unda Montgomery; running long CUSS 0 GIRLS (7-S) Darrin Sylvester. added two assists. a goal and an assist for the Fal The Huskies opened up a 4-1 lead jump: 1. Lisa Montgomery; 2 Linda Mont 50 dash: 1. Margaret Cassar; softball Lanny Jardine and Shawn Miller cons, withGreg Poupard notch Other Bronco goals came from In the first period of this seesaw affair gomery; agility course: l- Linda Mont throw: 1. Cassar; running long Jump: 1. Cas were each in goal for the Lakers; ing two as sists. Mark Pletila and Sylvester, Helminen and led 4-2 entering the second. The gomery; 2. Lisa Montgomery; standing long sar: agHtty course: 1. Cassar; standing long Matt Wierzba and Casey Osting Matt Wierzba was in goal the had two assists in the game. Art Broncos strung together four goals in Jump: 1. Lisa Montgomery; 2. Linda Mont- Jump: 1. Cassar. entire game for the Falcons. Baker and Kevin Brady (Livonia) divid the second to forge a 6-6 tie going played in goal for the Falcons. • BRONCOS 14, WOLVERINES 3: ed net time. 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Pirronello scored three runs: In the win over the Cannohsr Stafford was 3-5 with two RBI and and drove home one and Stafford Mabey improved his pitching record roneHo hopes that bodes well Concealed 18, Torortto Thornhlll gets contagious. This was a good f when the team hosts a 12-year- Rede 7:'The night before Coriv Sargent 3-5 with three RBI. Shay had two RBi and scored twice. ; to 9-1. . .•-••' • ••.::.•-.•', '->'• w •team we beat." • _';•' old American Amateur Baseball cealed lost to this team in a 'scrim-...', was 2-4. in regular-season games /played ; Drleselman had three hits and Conges* District (July J7.-19). mage, 8-7. Hagedon Improved his pitching Concealed 15, St. Clair Shores this week, Concealed beat the two RBI. Szpryka and Rusln had Concealed wbi) its second 11- Concealed won the real thing, record to 6-0, allowing two runs on Angels 7:. Shay pitched a complete- Detroit Rangers on Monday,-21-7; two hits each. Szpryka had two Rfi£ year-o|8^uriiament of the sea however, using the combined pitch three hits with one strikeout in two game six-hitter, striking out li and arid the Plymouth Cannons on Tues and Rusln one RBI. ; ; T^ son lastIw^etfEVnd at the 14th ing of Hagedon, Mabey arid - innings. Mabey struck out four, allowing three earned runs In the day/18-5. ^ Drieselman and Hagedon eac,rv' annual Firecracker Classic at Richard;-: ' '•:'.•: •• ;;. ;;>.;'; ;•:' allowing three runs In three innings, championship game o,\ Sunday. In the win over the Rangers, Sar had three hits. Hagedoh had threft 'Warren's Hajmich Park; and Richard-pitched no-hit ball with" '•/•He also helped his cause with gent, one of four Concealed pitch-. RBI and Drieselman two. %._-; 'They knew they had to come to; : That Concealed rolled through play," Pirronello said.. "Our, kids just one strikeoutln one. Inning. . four RBI white going 3-4; Richard ers, earned the/victory. . ; He struck but seven and allowed the tournament with a" 6-0 started pounding the balV and it Richard,: who hit about .800 for was 3-5 with an RBI and Hagedon Pirronello and Hagedon were two hits in three Innings. ':?/-. record; outscorihg opponents 94- , 27, isn't surprising. Concealed is playing upa division in the Lit tle Caesar's Pee Wee Reese 12- year-old Division,where it is tied>, for secorid place With - the Riveryiew Devil Rays with 16-3 --'records'; ••/••';.\/ '.'•' Concealed's i2ryeaf-dld team is all alone in first place. Concealed hopes to be competi tive and possibly challenge for the district championship. Step ping Stone Field on Middlebelt; Road between Grand River and Nine Mile roads is the site of the ' district. •; .''.'.".;, v The winner goes to the AABC North Central Regional in Rock- ford, 111., where Concealed's 12- year-old team already has a direct invitation. It doesn't expect to get past the regional but has the AABC 11-year-old Caba World Series in Tarkio, Mo, to. look forward to at i the end of the month. i HWe didn't even expect to make a district, this has never happened," Pirronello said. "I'm Very happy. We just expected to use this as practice for the 11- miM^ year-old World Series." \ Concealed won another 11- year-old tournament this year and finished second to its broth ^ er team in a 12-year-pld Memori x al Day Tournament. w 4¾^. : Concealed is 39-6 overall. It's a \ r continuation of the success enjoyed last year when as 10- \ year oldsthey went 54-4 and /' won a AABC district and region > al before finishing 1-2 at the Willie Mays World Series in Ten Reebok nessee. <>+•£&•• •; Here are the game-by-game las new balance? results of the Firecracker Tour nament: • TAKE AN ADDITIONAL • TAKE AN ADDITIONAL • TAKE AN ADDITIONAL Concealed 8, Carol Stream, III. 0: Concealed opened tournament play on Thursday behind the three-hit . pitching of Phillip Mabey (Livonia), who struck out sU with one walk in going the distance. Ryan Shay (harden City) went 2- foT-2, including a triple, with ah RBI. Casey Sargent (South Lyon) was 3-3 with two.RBI. Values Values Values Concealed 13, Goodrich 2: On Fri day* Shay and Sargent combined on From From From a five-hitter as Concealed won a four-inning mercy game. 44-99 49.99 59.99 Andrew Stafford (Sterling Heights) was 3-4 with two RBI to REDUCTIONS TAKEN AT REGISTER lead Concealed's attack. Scott• REDUCTIONS TAKEN AT REGISTER REDUCTIONS TAKEN AT REGISTER . Szpryka (Orchard;Lake) went 2-2, Mabey 2*3 and Eric Drleselman (Garden City) 2-4 with thre.e RBI. ; Concealed 22, Ohio 5: No other game illustrated Concealed's expjo- siveness better than this ,one played Friday night. Concealed trailed 5-4 heading Into the sixth inning before Sargent tied it with a home fun. Concealed, then erupted for 18 runs on 18 hits inthe top of the' seventh, capping: PRO-FOXM off a 25-hlt performance. . /m> "It was so unbelievable and this ^MIMtfiLiM team from Ohio Is very good," Pir 4\ 7 ronello said. "They won their first ..-/ two games and this was like the - > division showdown." r: WOMEN'S . The winning pitcher was Alan \framastgr S\M»WWEft£ Hagedon (Westland), who improved to 5-0 pitching in relief. He allowed 1 ;=• =31 no runs on one hit and two strike- SPEEDO 5 m ORW. 39,99-59 S? outs.; n, • r. : Drieselman started, giving Up five runs on five hits with six strikeouts in 4¾ innings. Jeff Richard (West Bloomfield) hit. ENTIRE STOCK two doubles In the seventh when he came to the plate three times. s OF ARCHERY Mark Pirronello (Livonia) had.a *30- 200 •Bows bases-loaded single among two hits MEMS POIOS and.three RBI In the seventh. 0H9/170-799 •Arrows Chris Rusln (Canton) had a triple Quivers and a double In the seventh. Shay • TreadmHIs had a triple and Szpryka a double In • Bow Cases • Benches "' the seventh, 1 •HomeGv^s •Archery Szpryka was 4-5 with five RBI TYROUA and Sargent finished 3-5 with four Accessories • tlliptical Machine? IS" Rctabok RBI. Pirronello finished 3-4 with * Thru 7/12/98 Reductions taken at register. three RBI, Andrew Stafford (Sterling 1 and morel 1ZOD. ~ZK" Heights) was 3-5 with two RBI and Matt Rodeghier (Farmlngton Hills) also contributed three hits. 8 GREAT lo linil I he SnoiU Authority Con6*at«d IB. Union City 6: Pir nfttiiesl ymi rtml loll -tree LOCATIONS! 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Hagedon was 2>2 with an RBI and %: •'•'••: I • • y.- 1,K, • -» »J» '• - i- -"*-- .(--.^.: MMIM eai ^^^^*T ! I. n Page 1, Section E Keely Wygonik. Editor 734 953-2105 on the web: http://observer eccentric.com Thursday. July 9. 1998 MissGlavel (FrancesvMcDor- mdnd, left) shares a touching momentwithher'brave young charge, Madelinev (Hatty . Jones) in "Madeline*'opening today at metro Detroit movie / theaters. Quest artist: Veteran Motown drummer Howard "Pistol" Allen is one of178 musicians performing at the Michigan Jazz Festival •'"•!••; Spend the day on the Detroit River waterfront watching the Listening to Jazz: The Michi Thunderfest Hydroplane Races. More than 500,000 peo gan Jazz Festival at Botsford ple are expected to line the Inn in Farmington Hills fea waterfront during the races, tures 11 hours of "old, which continue through July straigfit-ahead, classic jazz" 12, call (800) 359-7760 for on four stages. details. Featured artist: Larry Nozero will perform 7:30 8:30p.m. with his •he Michigan Jazz Festival, said, which makes the musicians still enjoy*s the process "tremen- returning to Botsford Inn in somewhat nervous because the quartet on the InmartGroup Stage Farmington HillsSunday, fans listen intently to the musie/- - Why?_ • during the Michigan Jazz Festival, July 19, continues to be among The players know that if they "There are a lot of things now I the best bargains in town. ;^ goof up it will be heard; "But they do naturally that; I used to have love it," Ellis said. to really work at" • Michigan Jazz Festival Admission? Forget about it, It's Veteran Motown drummer Like what? Howard "Pistol" Allen agrees with "Like playing really well" When; Sunday, July 19, Botsford Inn, free! • •'.•'•'."."• <•'••' Festival spokeswoman Midge the second half of that. *We don't Nozero is a member of that 28000 Grand River Ave.,rFarmington Ellis reports the fourth ecUtion of goof up," he said. "We've been army of musicians who have Hills. Free. All ages. Call (248)474- the annual festival featuring "old, playing so long that there's no yearned a living at it for mahy *«MQjor information. . . - • n such thing as making mistakes. years but haven't quite become The Detroit Symphony Orches straight-ahead, classic jazz will v i$li*^; --:-rU:-.. Sport four stages, 2Q groups, four We've had years and years of : . household names. tra continues itsi summer con : ; great people who love us. There's The Novi resident played as a • InmartGroup Stag* (Patio) big bands, 178 musicians for 11 certseason at Meadow Brook hours at the historic Botsford Inn no way we can get nervous.'It's studio musician on many old Music Festival 7p.m,ivith SCool JAzz PRime, noon-i p.m., Jirn.St* on Grand River just north of just like sitting down and having Motown records of the 1960s and Romance Under the Stars fea* fanson's Latin Jazz Combine, 1:30-2:30 Eight Mile Road. Vx a cup of coffee with you and hav- " '70s (That's his soprano sax sold turing violinist Xiang Gao: p.rrK, Russ Miller Quintet, 3-4 pirn., Matt : How can they do that? ingfuh." ••; on Marvin Gaye's "What's Going Tickets $44 to $13> call (313) Miehaefs/Jack Bfokensha Quartet, Start with a grant from the Perhaps feeHngTspntethi'h'g' like •On?"), toured with Henry Mancini 576-5111, (248)377-0100, or 4:30-5:30 p.m., George Benson Quartet, Music Performance Trust Fund. Col. Mustard in the board game and Johnny Mathis, served 8,8. 6-7 p.m., Larry Nozero Quartet, 7:30- Add the contribution of the Michi Clue, Alleh wi.ll do it with the music director and bandleader at Ticketmaster (248) 645>6666. 8:30,p.m., and Paul Vornhagen Quintet, gan Jazz Festival Board with a drums in the ballroom at 12:30 Macki nac Island's Grand Hotel 9-10 p.m. big assist from developer Morry p.m. with his quintet; for five years and cut 13 solo jazz Cohen and sponsorship of the : Allen, 65, has been drumming albums. Last year he was induct • WoodbrWge Stage (Ballroom) American Federation of Musi in the Detroit area since 1957 ed into the Legends of Jazz Inters Pistol Allen Quintet, 12:30-1:30 p.m.v cians Local 6, the Lear Corp., When he began "playing with national Hall of Fame. Oennis Tinl Quintet with April Tinl, 2-3 Wbodbridge Sales & Engineering, everybody" at Baker's Keyboard "It's been a hell of :a life," he p.m., Jim Wyse Jazz Quintet, 3:30-4:30 InmartGroup Ltd; and jthe South Lounge on Eight Mile Road at said. "Music has been very good to p.m., Alma Smith Quintet, 5-6 p.m., eastern Michigan Jazz Associa- Livernois. He jdihed the Motown me. tt has given me an interest Louis Smith Quartet, 6^30-7:30 p.m. tiqn; and you've got $23,000 stable in 1961 and stayed with ing life.Tm doing what I believe .and Matt Michaels/JudilcochiU, 8-9 worth of jazz performed by local the label, playing on upwards of I'm here to do." P-mi. ':•••';'.';-.- musicians,and[free admission for 3,000 songs, through 1972 when Nozero's latest album, "Warm," • fans. ': the company moved to California • Lear Stage(Tennis Court) r is in:Detroit-areastores now but Past festivals on the same loca-i and Allen stayed here. has yet to be picked up for distrib Janet Tenaj and Friends, 12:15-1:15 tion have packed Botsford to the Allen expects his latest, yet ution nationally. p.m., WSU Jazztet, 1:45-2:45 p.m., Wal point where organizers were Unnamed, album to be on sale by The quartet will perform some ter White and IF-U-NU, 3:15-4:15 p.m., probably grateful the fire marshal the end of the year.. of the 'Warm" material at the fes Tom Saunders' Detroit Jazz All-Stars, didn't turn up. More than 5,000 Another Motown contributor, tival, but most of it is backed by a 4:45-5:45 p.m., Ron Kischuk and the people attended in 1997. Bax player Larry IsTyzero will play string section and isn't suitable Livonia glass artist Bones of Contention, 6:15-7:15 p.m., This year they've gotten per at the Michigan Jazz Festival, too. for a bare-bones quartet.presenta- Joseph Wisniewski creat and Bess Bonnier Quartet, 7:45-8:45 mission from Glarehceville Look for him and his quartet at tion. "These are all ballads," Noze ed this bowl for Art in the p.m. Schools to use £he high school 7:30 p.m. on the patio stage. ro said, "all romance. It's the first parking lot on Middlebelt south of : The quartet, consisting of Noze album I've done that's been like Park in Plymouth. More • Moro/Cohen/Magna Stage (Coach this.".-.' '•.".-,•/•'' House) Eight Mile Road for supplemental ro, pianist Tei ry Lower, bassist than 400 artists will dis I parking. Shuttle buses will carry Ray Tini and drummer Jim Ryan, The Michigan Jazz Festival play their works at the Ham'td Dana and the Detroit Jazz Winds, fans from the high school to the performs every Monday night at begins at noon Sunday, July 19, 18th annual show Satur 12:45-2:15 p.m., Eddie Nuccilli Big festival at 15-mihute intervals, DePalma's, a restaurant/bar oil and continues through 11 p.m. day-Sunday, July 11-12 Band, 3-4:30 p.m., Eric Brandon Quintet, Ellis said. Plymouth Road west of Merriman The Botsford Inn offers food and in the streets surrounding 5-6:15 p.m., Brookside Jazz, 6:45-8:15 Michigan Jazz Festival fans ^ in Livonia. drink for sale throughout the Kellogg Park in down .p.m., and Johnny Trudell Big Band, 9- tend to be aficionados in the Nozero, 54, has been playing event. For more information, call town Plymouth. Call 10:30 p.m. strictest sense of the word, Ellis music for more than 40 years and (248)474-2720.' (734) 454-1314 for more information. MUSIC HneKn^ Jason Newsted holds his breath every got themselves together a bit more." Cantrell and Days of the New, will be a Metalllca time his band Metallica tukes a little When Metallica resumed its tour in reunion for Newsted; he was born in What: Performs along with time off. support of "Reload" (Elektra), Newsted Battle Creek and raised in Niles and Day* of the New and Jerry "I still get surprised pleasantly each realized he didn't have a thing to worry Kalamazoo. • CantreH time we go back out after being home. about. Nowsted moved from Michigan 17 Wfce*: 6:30 p.n\. Friday -Satur At the beginning of this year, we took "There's only a few tickets that aren't years ago at age 18. He resided in , day, Jury 10-11 two months off and that's the longest sold at all. It feels good. We must be Phoenix, Ariz., in 1981-1986 during Wliere: P\n$ Knob Music The time that we've ever taken away from doing something right," No.wsted said which time he played in the rock band atre, 1-75 and Sashabaw Road, the band since the band started," the with a laugh. Flotsam and Jetsam. When Metallica's independence Township bass player said. "After being home, you wonder what's original bassist Cliff Burton died, New Wily: in support of its latest Metallica,took a few months off to get. going to happen. So many bands have sted took his place. Homecoming: Metallica bassist Jason alburn "Rsloaer their personal lives in order. Guitarist come and gone in that time. It changes Newsted still has family in the state Haw: Tickets. $43 psvHion and Kirk Hammett married his longtime so much. But all the seats are filled and and returns twice- a year. Newsted (second froth left) returns $31 lawn, are available for the girlfriend, Lani, during a ceremony in. everybody is singing" "It's usually at Christmas and I was home toMichigah to-play two shows Second show. For more infor Hawaii in January. Guitarist/singer The same will go for Detroit. Only a there two weeks ago (in early May). I've at Pine Knob Music Theatre Friday- mation, call (248) 377-0100. Jamqs Hetfiold and drummer Lars few tickets remain for the second of got 8omo ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) Saturday, July 10-11, with the rest of Metellica's website is Ulrich both became fathers. Metallien's two-night stand, Friday-Sat back there. I get crazy and become a kid his band- from left, drummerLars http://www.metclub.com. "It gaye the band time to fmd them' urday, July 10-11, at Pine KnQb Music again; I get the motorcycles out and do a solves in their own little personal lives. Theatre in Independence Township. Vtrich, guitarist I vocalist James Het- Kirk went and got married.' Everybody The show, which opens with Jerry Mease seo MU8rO, E2 field and guitarist Kirk Hammett. mam . , >«» I-"-. u a* The Observer 6 EccentricrVHWSDtft JULY 9,1998 'i „ 1« Music from page El ; little reminiscing. I.feel.very tape. So James and I took the Stripped down strong there," said Newsted, who tapes back and forth between the Newsted;explained that the now lives in San Francisco. bass and guitar rooms and paint Pine Knob shows wiU be much Newated said that when Metalli ed this picture. We used the different from the show it put on BBS ca plays in Michigan, his family' drums.as the canvas and we at The Palace last year. is thereto support him. threw our different stuff at the "We really went the full nine "TThey come out of the woodwork, canvas. It's an abstract type of on that one. This is rnore of an dude. I'll tell'you.; There's going record* ' outdoor summertime show which to be a lot of people there with One of the things thrown at is usually more of a stripped- the same last name," -Newated the canvas was the voice jof Mari down situation. We're usually ..•said;..:..- "'•:?;•' F A''~'; A':'•.•'! anne Faithful! on the song^The just trying to get a really Cool Memory Remains." : j s light show happening and keep Summer Fun at Cranbrook Part two "It was something to learn it pretty stripped down." Released in Novemberj from, She had such great stories. Institute of Science "Reload" is the second half to its You really get a great vibe from Newsted said Metallica digs previous release,"Load," which her* Newsted explained. deep into its library of 17 years The Robot Zoo was originally scheduled to be a ''What happened was James of material for its live show. double album. had already come into these "We. play a few really heavy June 13 through September 7, 1998 . "We went in the studio tp lyrics which paint this picture of songs from each era of Metallica. Most zoos only allow you to look al the animals. record Txiad' and we spent a lot a woman who once lived in the You h&ve to figure, all the people This exhibit. allows you to interact with eight of the time writing the" songs. We limelight but dropped put very coming to listen cover a span of larger-than-life robotic beasts through computer wrote 30 songs all together. The; quickly A couple of years later, 20 or 25 years in age difference. initial plan was to record all Of they think they're stitf somebody interactive and hands-on displays. In addition to We have to hit them in that spe- them," Newsted explained. but nobody's really looking at cial spot thai reminds oftheni of learning how real animals function, you can even see live "But we got a iyays into the themanymore.'* '..... IA-'-.-A^-1-- when they were high school or animals at Cranbrook's Nature Place. This exhibit is sponsored by recording^ and^ve^inly had a To fill the role of the fallen junior high and listening to "Ride TIME, Silicon # Graphics and FANUC Robotics. ; ; " :c0upie of songs that were record woriian, Metallica considered the Lightning/ the black ("Metal- ed, Finally, we said, 'guys, this Chrissie Hynde and Joni lica^recordj "Enter Sandman,' o> isn't going to work/ If we had 30 Mitchell. •Nothing'Else Matters.' songs to.do In nine months and "We needed to find a voice that WOWi NEW FAMILY JVENING SHOWS we had Only two done in three could tell their story without "If we hit that, maybe they'll Looking for something different to do on Friday or Saturday night? months that it wasn't going to really saying any word*. Cliff listen to the next song that they Pack a picnic or purchase tasty dinners at Cranbrook Institute of work," A.A.';' ;./•••'• A:;' Bernsteini our manager, heard didn't know before. We're trying The quartet wrapped up the Marianne FaithfuH's voice and Science. Sit back and relax in one of our new weekend to give everybody a special thing songs that \vere closest to being decided she was the one." to hold On to. ... We've developed family shows. They are sure to excite and delight kids fim^hed.That became *Load* Faithful! doesn't tour with. a set where it doesn't matter and grown-ups alike) Metallica went on fourto sup Metallica but Newsted said the how many lights you have or port "Jx>ad," including a date in fans fill in perfectly, how many bombs you have. Laser Beatles spring 1997 at f he Palace of ''It's cool, during The Memory What matters is what's coming Friday A Saturday, 7pm (Allogts) Auburn IJills, and rehearsed the Reriiains* the crowd is singing out of the amps and what's com Enjoy the music of one of the greatest and most "Reload" material'in between the Marianne Faithfull part." ing out of your hands." ..'shows; •'". ,-;, loved bands of all time, the Beatles, set to brilliant l"The drums were already on laser images! Fun for the entire famifyl » Secrets of the Summer Sky Friday A Saturday, 8pm (Ages 5 and up) at Travel 9,000 miles in this indoor celestial voyage. From the North Pple ' we travel soyth 16 Michigan to explore the stars and planets visible in . our current night sky. The journey continues to the equatorial tropics to Beauty is iii the eye of the ^The focus is on the feminine paintings were seldom seen by beholder - and in the basement ideal in past European cultures," the public. : view night-lime wonders not visible from Michigan. We return just in of the Detroit Institute of Arts. said Aimee Marcereau, curator Although the DIA has more time to watch a beautiful sunrise. "Beauties from the Basement: of the exhibit. Included iii that than 100 galleries, only 10 per- Paintings from the European "feminine ideal" is strict atten centof their estimated 65,000 Collection,* opened in early May tion to detail - fabrics, garments, art objects are on view. and runs through mid Septem hair styles, cosmetics and jewel \N6ROCTKv ber. '••'•.. ' 'A''--'- ry- .; • The DIA's inventory is the fifth There's more to explore at Cranbrook; The paintings, which were largest in the U.S. among fine Gardens, nature trails, Art Museum,-historic homes stored in the museum's base The portraits, according to artsmuseums. smkx and picnic sites. ment, will be displayed at the Marcereau, are snapshots of the DIA for the first time in 40 time. Painters in the exhibit file Detroit Institute of Arts, 1221 N Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills years.' /:' • ''.', include CorneUs de Vos, Joseph 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. just north of downtown Birmingham The collection includes por Highmore, John Hoppner and Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednes- 1-877-GO-CRANBrook traits of women from the 17th- George Romney. day-Friday; 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Sat 19th centuries. Until now, however, these urday-Sunday. -j^mr- MGD MUSIC music theatre SB. J* ***;: IU» (OlK.f! I'd ( )<'.l Ifllilif TICKETS ON SALE NOW! rvahons 1 |uide is free. Iht- P.iUrr .mil Pint- Knob Box OHKM ami <»l! ' ^ (H.M::« MX M", M>M> \. n,t i pi :«.\ti) w\\U y.Wt tMtnf ,»ddr<»<.". ,in MGD • »^>M Mi J'-iK -^*--~z-T -9^--* y ^m~ The Observer & EccentricfVlWliSDAV, JULY 9,1998 *e* MOi»lDY •-£ •*' 1 Acting up: Eric "Viagra Falls Black (left ••„• •• to right), reinvli Larry Campbell andKee- at Second City gah-: Michael 77ie Second City Detroit, 2301 Woodward Ave,, -Detroit, presents Gone are the simplistic Key in its 13th original live-comedy sketches about racism TheSec- rev u e, " Viagra Fa Us,* 8 p. m, and violence In Detroit. ondCity Wednesdays through Sundays, Motown still drives the Detroit's with additional shows 10:30 p.m. 'Viagra Fridays and Saturdays. The cast show, and Second City Falls." performs an improvisational is the voice of Detroit, comedy set, free of charge, after every performance, (Fridays and but the humor Is more Saturdays only after the late sophisticated, and stag shows): Tickets $10 Wednesdays,:- Thursdaysr and-Sundays-, $17,50 *in g improved. Fridays; arid $19.50 Saturdays. Shows Wed.-Sun. To purchase tickets, call(313) 313-965-2222 965-2222. (rtteHtdbf You'll hear a little bit about BUD LIGHT The Second City Cast "Viagra" to the tune of "West Side Story's" "Maria," - "I just DETROIT S BEST NIGHT OUT! took a drug called Viagra," hut it, where can v/e make it? Only for the most part, The Second in Disneyland. These ties will OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER City Detroit's latest revue, has never sever with Disney." little to do with Viagra. Movies are another theme; The 313-965-9500 This show kicks! The cast - cast creatively works the titles of Next to the Fox Theatre Eric Black, Larry Campbell, many blockbuster hits including Margaret Exner, Keegan- - "Mars Attack," and "Air Force Michael Key, Mary Jane Pories One," into a skit where Pories and Catherine Worth - present a informs the president, portrayed high energy, creative show, full of by Key, that "Goodwill," has just -Boes Your Week Have You cutting edge humor. attacked New York; Gone are the simplistic sketch Instead of improvisation that Running On Empty? es about racism and violence in puts the cast and audience on Detroit. Motown still drives the the spot, the cast tried some show, and Second City is the thing a little different. A phone Time For A Ik>unceBad< Weekend: voice of Detroit, but the humor is was planted in the audience. It Come and rekindle your spirit with someone you love. Start your more sophisticated, and staging rings, the woman picks it up, and improved. There's even some girl is assaulted by long distance morning with a free, freshly prepared Continental breakfast or humor about sales - "i got it for phone carriers, played by the trade up to a full breakfast. Then, enjoy a day of fun 70 percent off," Exner sings cast. There's MCI, "all of your about a dress she got at Value phones ring at the same time," and bargain shopping at the nearby Sam's Warehouse Village. and even the voice of god. and Tel Twelve Mall, or simply kick back by our pool. For reserva "Chryslerella" (Pories) goes to Pories, the newest cast mem the ball - the Detroit Auto Show, ber, has found her voice, and tions, call your professional travel agent, 1 -800-HILTONS, or the and meets her handsome prince, delivers a stronger performance Southfield Hilton Garden inn at 248-357-1100. Mercedes Benz, much to the dis than she did in "Down River- may of her wicked stepsisters dance." " PRESENT THIS AD UPON CHECK-IN FOR $10 OFF. who represent General Motors The high energy closing resem-, and Ford Motor Co. bles the grand finale of a fire Rico Bruce Wade who per works display. All of the loose Southfield formed in many mainstage pro ends come together, leaving the X ductions before being named pro audience in stitches. 26000 American Dr. ducer, has worked his magic. In "Viagra Falls" was written by Southfickl, Ml 48034 March, Wade said one of his the Second City Detroit cast. Ron 248-357-1100 goals was to find more effective West joined the cast as director, ways to steer the message. and Elaine Hendriks as stage JUtY 20«8PM ^ Themes introduced early in the . manager. Musical director Marc show are reintroduced, creating Evan, an experienced improviser \ wwhSton com ] Kids 18 and urxier stay free in their parents' or grandparents' room. 'Offer valid eveiy day LAWN JUST $12.50 • ON SALE NOWi a tighter production. himself, provides excellent musi of the \yeek6/1 /98-12/30/98. Monday - Thursday check-in requires a Saturday night stay, and earlier check-out For instance, Exner plays cal accompaniment, and makes a is subject to payment of lews* available non-BounceBad rale. Limited a\aiiability, advance reservations The Palace Box Office and all. ar. Charge (248) 645-6666. maid of honor to Worth who is brief appearance on stage. required. .Rate exclusive of tax or gratuities and docs not apply to groups and is subject to change without notice. P«Kn^rj^nuateatfar^ferMeatoBnxkb^ wttvpaJxextcom IS'r:: getting married. She frets about Gardfn inn and ihf HiltonVwandtwlwa^^^^ fi 199SHftm Motrin •' tier orange dress, "I look like a pumpkin, and my hair looks like Jiffy Pop. This dress looks like a MICHIGAN'S FINEST Thanksgiving Day centerpiece." Later in the show, we visit the newlyweds who are watching the Red Wings on TV. * 1:1 I Political subjects have always been game for Second City; TODAY, Exner is Secretary of State. Key BUY! 1,000'S NOON '/9 Beauty & The Beast represents Israel, Campbell, OF BEANIE Live Stage Presentation of The Timeless Classic Palestine. As Secretary of State, TRADE! JULY 10-11-12 Exner tries to help them find 9BLLi BABIES Detroit Symphony Orchestra something in common — a FRI 12-9 • SAT 10-8 • SUN 10-5 »j:.,»/»o Moiaft GalaW/Royal Fireworks- Conductor* JaimeLaredo favorite color, music, and discov t PM ers they both love Disney's "Lit SAT.. 7/JI CARDS • COMICS • MEMORABILIA • SUPPLIES & MORE! a pti Roberta Flack w/ The OSO -Cortductofi LesSe Dumef tle Mermaid." . ADMISSION ONLY $2,00 PER CARLOAD "I'm sick of all this fighting," «JM/7 PM « Romance Under' The Stars ^Conductor,- Lesfie Dimer they sing. "If it worked for ,/l3 Aladdin and Jasmine, it could APPEARING THIS WEEKEND ftS Pat Metheny Group work for us. Oh yes we'can make DETROIT HOCKEY STAR « Air Supply aaaaecsxxoaa ART BEAT HI tOC»/:j|j1 •ft Steve n WrightasscaEnaaaasa * KansasW/SynvhonyOrctiKtra VCSaSMSEOOXMSa SERGEI FEDOROV ^SS&N • Alison Krauss 4 Art Beat features various hap ^SfcHfiela fleck «''T»«n«tton« penings in the suburban art M£ SUNDAY, JULY 12TH • 2PM UNTIL 1000 AUTOGRAPHS world. Send Wayne County arts $40.00 FLAT (Up to 8X10) / PUCK • $50.00 FLAT (Over 8X10)7 HAT / POSTER » Huey Lewis & The News W/BOIS« news leads to Art Beat* Observer $60.00 STICK/ JERSEY / EQUIPMENT JUST ADDED rnoM PINE KMOO Newspapers, 36251 -Schoolcraft, » Art GarfunkelasaaaxEaBEEB i DETROIT HOCKEY STAR DETROIT HOCKEY STAR Livonia, Ml 48150, or fax them to J*J (313)591-7279, a* The Mavericks v./»s-43 INDIAN ART WORKSHOPS JOE AARON » Kevin Nealohw/v^«riij«cks .--> o„ i.',.o,^^ii^J$^ ? A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area. OPERA House,* a series of classes at the older, (acid jazz) (734) 662-8310 Detroit Opera House in July. Jazz dance PAT METHENY GROUP WHJJAM BROYLES JR. for children ages 1Q-14 (no experience 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, Meadow Brook Performs Broadway tunee, 1 p,m. . necessary) ere 9:30-11 aim. Monday- Music Festival, Oakland University, Thursday July 16, at the Jimmy Prentls Friday, July 13-17 ($10); Modern dance Walton Boulevard and Adama Road, -Morris Building, lSliOW, 10 Mile, Oak . technique and Improvisation for teens . Rochester. $29.50 pavilion, $20 lawn. Park. (248) 967-4030 arid adults (Intermediate level), 6-« All ages. (248) 3774100 of p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; July 21-23 http://www.palacehet.com C.'O'AC 1VX XJ N I TT V ($36); followed by performance/shar JEFF MICHAEL BAND T « B AT E R ing by workshop participants, Friday, 6^10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, July 9-10, in July 31. all at the Opera House, 1526 the Coyote Cantlna at the Crowne Plaza HURON CIVIC THEATRE Broadway, Detroit. (313) 965-3544 Pontchartrain, 2 Washington Blvd., ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame,* featur- HURON CIVIC THEATRE Detroit. (313) 965^0200 tag Mark Hammel of Lathrup Village as Auditions for the musical 'Anything ••• MATT MICHAELS TRIO FfQllo, the priest, 8 p.m. FriaayrSaturday, Goes/ 7:30-10 p.m: July 12-14, in the With Louis Smith, trumpet, 8-11:30 p.m. July 10:11 and 17-18, Huron High School Huron High School auditorium, 32044, Thursday, July 9, and Jack Brokensha, auditorium, 320.44 Huron River Dr., New W. Huron River Dr., New Boston. (734) vibes, 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Boston. $12, $10 students and seniors. 782-5380/( 734) »57 5^4017 the Botsford Inn 28000 Grand River, (734)782-5380 MICHIGAN DANCE EXPRESS SUM Farmington Hills; $5 cover waived with PLOWSHARES THEATRE COMPANY MER CAMP dinner. Reservations recommended. ; Three new plays by African American •' Dance classes combined with camping (248)474-4800 . Writers, "Saiia Cinderella* by Karen experiences for ages 8-16. overnight * JEANNINE MILLER Jones Meadows, an African adaptation of . Sunday-Thursday, July 26-30 with dance With Vincent Shandbr Trio, 9:30 p.m. the classic, Friday-Sunday, July 10-12; showcase, at Camp Copneoonlc, Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, Bird of 'Full Circle* by Jeffrey Chastang, a Fenton. (734) 394-0409/(313) 562- Paradiser207 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. $5. drama about a family dealing with the 1203 21 end older. (734) 662-8310 suicide of its youngest child, Friday-. PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD HIDEKO MILLS Sunday, July 17-19;. and * Sin's Home and Aiiditjon3for'The Nerd,* 7 p.m. With Surrogate Earth, 10 p.m. Friday, Tabernacle, Too" by Sybil I Berry, a story Mohday-Tuesday. July 13-14, Water July 10, AWin's, 5756 Cass Ave.. Detroit. of a once famous actor whose career suf Tower Theatre on the campus of $6.18 and older. (313) 832-2355 fers due to drugs, and his healing Friday- NorthviUe Psychiatric Hospital, 41001 LARRY NOZERO Sunday, July 24^26, at the theater, 2870 W. Seven Mile Road (1/2 mile west of 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, Keilogg E. Grand Boulevard, Detroit. 7 p.m. 1-275, between Haggerty and NorthviUe Park, Ann Arbor Trail and Main Street, Fridays-Saturdays, Jury 10-ii, 17-18 and roads), NorthviUe. (810) 6294)078 or downtown Plymouth; Free. All ages. 24-25, and 6 p.m. Sundays, July 12,19 Puppy lovevMichael McCullough, a Farmington Bills woodcut artist, is http://www.causeway.com/ptg/ (734)453-1234 and 26. $6 per play, $15 for three plays. one of more than 400 artists displaying works in the 18th annual Art in SECOND CITY KIDS'CAMP (313)872-0279. . PRESTON ' the Park, in downtown Plymouth. ^ V Two-week day camp for kids ages 10- 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 11, " WEST END PRODUCTIONS 16 that helps children develop team Agape Caffe, 205 Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. "Sweet, Sassy & Ourang,* short plays by work skills by learning how. to improvise Free. All ages. (248) 546-1400 Christopher Durang with Sweet and. In group situations, 9 a.m. to noon or 1- ANGELOPRIMO Sassy, an evening of comedy relief, 9 4 p.m. Aug. 3-13, at the club, 2301 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, July 17.-18, 24-25 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $120. (313) 8:30 p;rri. Friday, July 10, Smitty's. 222 Main St„ Rochester. Free. All 8ges. arid July 31-Aug. 1, at the. ^underground Local merchants, are hosting special 964-5821 Theatre, 110 S. Main St., above ACE SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL (248)652-1600 Wlwre: In the streets surrounding Kellogg exhibits: JAKE REICHBART JAZZ DUO Hardware, Royal Oak. (248) 541:1763 Schoolcraft College Is offering the Park In downtown Plymouth; 10. a>m, to 7 p.m. • Cfeative Frarning and Gallery hosts an oppof\unlty for late elementary and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Borders; Books Saturday, July ll and until 5 p.rh. Sunday, July : appearance by William Moss 10 a.m. to 5 pirn. and Music, 612 E. Liberty S,t., Ann Arbor. DINNER THEATER highscWJJLflwslcians to perform as 12. Call (734) 4544314 for more information. Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12 at 853 West An; soloists arid with\live orchestra July Free. Alleges. (734) 668-7100 FK>R£LU'S Arbprtrail, Plymouth. Moss will sign: his work's 20-31 and Aug74l4; $250 for each SCHUNKj STARR, DRYDEN 'Divas Do; the Movies," a musical revue, Poetry: V.'•./:!;-.' featuring the architecture and waterfront of two-week terriq. (734) 462-4400, ext. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, Kellogg 6:30 p.m. Saturdays to Aug. 29, at the .. • poetry Crawl, from the Coffee Studio to Detroit. Call (734) 453-2810. 5218 Park, Ann Arbor Trail an Main Street, downtown Plymouth. Free. All ages. restaurant, 26125 E. Huron River Dr., trie Coffee Beari Company/Little Professor Flat Rock. $30 advance, $35 at door, (734) 45i.l234 Book Store.and Kellogg Park, is noon to 6 p.m. • the Animal Odyssey exhibits photographs JAZZ PAUL VORNHAGEN TRIO * includes dinner, show, tax and tip. (313) Saturday, July 11, call (734) 459-7319.. of mountain gorillas and African animals by 782-1431 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 9. Entertainment/, bavid Krajniak at 621 South Main Street. Art ABLER-LEDUFFTRIO With guitarist Paul Abler, congas and Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. GENrnrs ; M Continuous entertainment will be present in the Park visitors receive a 20 percent di** Free. 21 and older, (sax, 'Pasta to Paczkls," the story of the mar percussionist Jerry LeDuff. alto saxo ed in Kellogg Park and throughout downtown count on the photographs taken by Krajnlak in vocal/plano/bass) (248) 645-2150 riage of an Italian bride and a Polish phonist John Wojeiechowski and bass URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY groom, through October at the restau Plymouth during the festival, • Uganda. Call (734) 414-MEOW. ' accompaniment, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 rant, 108 E. Main St., Northviile. $39.95 a.m. Thursday, Jury 9, Fleetwood on BUDSON includes seven-course Italian dinner, ; Sixth restaurant, 209 W. Sixth St., With pan Kolton, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Royal Oak. Free. All ages. (248) 541- Thursdays and Fridays at Forte, 201 S. show, tax and gratuity. (248) 349^0522 Friday, July 10. Participants meet at the sion, $7.50, $5.50 students/seniors 62 "MUSIC FOR LUTE AND SOPRANO" 8050 Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 corner of West Breckenridge and , arid older, $4.50 children ages 2-12. With organist Marilyn Mason, soprano PAUL ABLER TRIO and older. (248) 594-7300 YOUTH PRODUCTIONS Woodward. Sponsored by FANS of (248) 39&O903 Ldrna Young Hildebrandt, and lute player 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, July 11. ALEXANDER ZONJIC Ferndale, a gay/lesbian residents" asso-' JOE KINGSLEY BAND Gregory Hamilton, 4 p.m, Sunday, July HILBERRY THEATRE Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Thai-Chi, ciation. $2. 2l'and older. (248) 545- 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Civic 12, Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, •Little Red Riding Hood,* Thursday- Free. 21 and older, (guitar/piano/bass) 630 Woodward Ave Detroit. Cover [email protected] . Center Park, Livonia;,Free. Alleges. University of Michigan north campus, M Saturday, July 9-Hr and Monday- (248) 645-2150 charge. 21 and older. (313) 963-8424 • (Glen Miller hits) (734) 421-2000. ext. Ann Arbor. Free. (734) 764-2538 Tuesday, July 13-14, at the theater, 4743 SVEN ANDERSON,TRIO ^^ 351 SUMMER SYMPHONY CHAMBER Cass Ave., Detroit. (313) 577-2972 8 p.m. t*o midnight Thursday, JufylC • WORLD MUSIC NOVITHEATRES FAMILY EVENTS • EDGAR LEON AND HIS LATIN ENSEMBLE •Edison's, 220.Merrili St.,-Birmingham,;.'.' ORCHESTRA Works by Haydn, Wagner and Martinu, 4 The Pied Piper,* 7:30 p.m. Friday "OPAFESr ..,'; •: •" '". ''•;..•;_ free. 21and older, (piano/bass/drum's) -AFRICAN RHYTHMS SUMMER - , Saturday, July 10-li, and 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, on the front lawn p.mVSunday, July 19, at the Joanne (248)645-2150 FESTIVAL" St. Nicholas Greek Festival, ethnic of the Southfield Cjvtc Center, 26000 . Winkleman Hulce Center for the Arts, July 12, Nov! Civic Center St^ge, 45175 dancing, Greek food and pastries, SEANBLACKMAN With "African Fete 1998* with more than W. 10 Mile Road, Ndvi. $7 in advance, . Evergreen at Civic Center Drive, . 774 N. Sheldon at Junction, Plymouth, With Wayne Girard, 10 p.m. Friday, July cultural exhibits", entertainment, 50 musicians and dancers performing a $7 at the door. All ages. (248) 347-0400 Southfield.Free. (248) 424-9022 $12, $10 students/seniors. (734) 416- 10, Giovanni's, 31N. Saginaw, Pontiac, cooking demonstrations, 4-10 p.m. wide range of African popular and ethnic WYANDOTTE COMMUNITY YOUTH NEW GRAYSTONE ORCHESTRA "'4ART " "' Free. 21 and older, With John Arnold, Friday, July 10,11 a.m. td 10 p.m. music featuring Salif Keita and the THEATRE • 6-8 P.m. Monday, July 13, presented by 8;30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Smitty's, . Wanda Band (Mali), Papa Wemba and Saturday, July 11, and 11 a.m. to 9 the Graystorte International Jazz "Charlotte's Web, the Musical/. 1 p.m POPS/SWING 222 Main St., Rochester. Free. Alt ages; Molokai (Democratic Republic of the p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Sti Museum, at Hart Plaza, Oetroit. Free. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11 arid 1 p.m. With John Arnold, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Congo), and vocalists Cheikh Lo Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, (313)963-3813 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sunday, July 12, at the Copeland Center, July 15, Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 (Senegal) and Maryam Mursal (Somalia); 760 West Wattles Road. Troy. $2, ONE FLIGHT UP Fourth and Mulberry, Wyandotte. $5. With conductor Leslie Dunher and singer Water St., Rochester. Free; 18 and older; With Women of the Calabash, 8 p.m. children age 12 arid under free. •7 p.m. Friday, July 17, Depot Park, down Roberta Flack, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 10 p.ni. Friday. July 17, Giovanni's, 31 N. (313)43&0126 r Saturday, July 25; and.Ensemble Kalinda, Free, parking and shuttle service town Clarkston. Free. Afl ages, (folk) Meadow Brook Music Festival, Oakland Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 and older, 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Orchestra Hall. from Walsh College, 3838 Liyernois .(248)625-8055 University, Walton Boulevard and Adams (gypsy jazz) (248) 334-5241(248) 652- 3663 Woodward Ave., Detroit: $15-$40. SPECIAL EVENTS between Big Beaver and Wattles. "OPERA LITE" Road, Rochester. Tickets at : • 1600/(248) 650-5080/(248) 334 5241 (313) 576-5100 or http://www.det?oit- PICNIC WITH THE TIGERS (248)362-9575 Broadway, revue with vocalists and key- • Ticketmaster. (313) 576-5100 or, BRAD FELT TRIO symphony.com '..•••" Hosted bythe Detroit Tigers, the tiger "BEAUTYANDTHE BEAST" boards', 743:30 p.m. Wednesday, July .15, http://www.detroitsymphbny.com 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Jiily 17, HARPBEAT! Wives Association^ and The Boys and Live stage presentation, noon Thursday, Performing Arts Pavilion behind the IMPERIAL SWING ORCHESTRA Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. July 15, Boulan Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan/ •'-. July 9. Meadow Brook Music Festival, William Faust Public Library, 6123 Civic With Big Barn Combo, 9:30 p.m. Free. 21 and older, (fuba/planb/bass) Park, Troy. Free. All ages. (248) 524- \ Sunday, July 12 at. Tiger Stadium in •:'. • Oakland University, Walton Boulevard, Center parkway, Westfand (rain location ' Thursday, July 16, Blind Pig, 206-208 S: (248) 645-2150 3484 or http://www.harpbeat.c6m Detroit. Event, which begins "approxi- , , and Adams Road, Rochester. $10 pavil ';• is Bailey Center). Free. AH ages. (734) First St., Ann Arbor. $6.19 and older, HEIDI HEPLER&MICHELE RAMO IMMUNITY matefy 45 minutes after the Tigers-Blue ion, $5 lawn. Ail ages. (248) 377-0100 32&6123 • (swing) (734) 996-8555 . . 6-10 p.m. Mondays, at Too Chez. 27155 .7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July.9, Goudy Park Jays game, will allow fans the opportuni THE CHENILLE SISTERS PYRAMID II JOE KINQSLEY BAND Sheraton Dr., Noyi; 6:30-9:30 p,m. . near Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne ty to enjoy a picnic on the Tiger Stadium 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11,'as part of the . With Tyrone Hamilton, 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Livonia Wednesdays and Saturdays at Encore In Road, Wayne. Free. Ali ages; 10 p.m. to Field and mingle with members of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Power July 12, Performing Arts Pavilion behind ". Civic Center Park, Livonia. Free'. All " • the Quality Inn, 1801 S. Telegraph Road, 2 a;m. Friday, July 10, Union Lake Grill ages, (Glen Miller music) (734) 421- 1998 Detroit tigers, Tickets $90 Center for the Performing Arts, 121 theAVilliam Faust Public Library, .6123 Bloomfield Hills; 7-10 p.m. Fridays, at. and iBaf, 2280 Union Lake Road, Civic Center Parkway, Westland (rain 2000, ext. 351 Cafe Cbf Una, 30715 W. 10 Mile Road, includes picnic and game, or $75 (picnic ' Fletcher St., Ann Arbor. $ll-$20. All • Commerce Township. Free. 21 and older; only). Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls location is Bailey Center). Free. Ail ages. 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17,gazebo next to Farmington Hills; 11 a.m. to 3'pjn.v"; ages. (734) 763-3333 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, July 11. The Clubs of Southeast Michigan. Silent auc (Motown/R&B/rock) (734) 326:6123 Village Commons on Grand River Averwe Saturdays, at Vic's Market, 42875 Grand Lodge, 2442 Orchard Lake Road, Sylvan KEVIN'DEVINE •,•'•':.•-; tion of premium items will be held. Call RED GARTER BAND In downtown Farmington. Free. All ages. River Ave., Novi. (248) 348:5555/(248) Lake. Free. 21 and older; 3-7 p.m. . (248) 203-1260 for information/tickets. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, as part of 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ju|yl7, gazebo next to (Dixieland) (248) 473-7283 ' ' 335-3790/(248) 626-7393/(248) 474- Sunday, July 12, Surf North Restaurant. . WYANDOTTE STREET ART FAIR the summt r readi ng c lub events, . Village Commons on Grand River Avenue, II V I ORCHESTRA 3033/(248) 305-7333 10069 Dixie Highway, New Baltimore. Wednesday-Saturday, July 8-11, down Southfield Public Library/Pavilion, 26000 downtowh Farmington; Free. All ages. 9:30 p-W. to 1 a.m. Fridays, July 10 and••' CHARUE HUNTER Free. All ages; 8 p.m. to midnight town Wyandotte. Call (313) 2846000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. Free; All (Dixieland) (248) 473-7283 . July 17. Baccl Abbraccl, 40 W. Pike S(„ With Pound for Pound, 8 p.m. Sunday, Thursday, July 16,.Sad Frog Tavern, 555 for Information. age's; Noon and 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, as GUY SFERLAZZA AND THE Pontiac. (248) 253-1300 July 12, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham. part of the prtpnville 150th anniversary ; ; Ave., Ferndale. $12 In advance. 18 and ANN ARBOR STREET ART FAlR CHAUTAUQUA EXPRESS : Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m: to 2 a.m. celebration, on Mill Street in downtown older, (acid jazz) (248) 544-3030 or Three art fairs along the streets of Ann ; 7:30^9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Municipal Friday, July 17, BW3 Grill end Pub, . J3IIASB -..' http://www.themagicbag.com Arbor, including the number one ranked Ortonville. Free. Ail ages. (248) 948- Park behind Rochester City Hall (rain Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Free. 21 and MUSIC JAZODJTY older, (reggae) (734) 722-2000/(248) fine craft show in the nation. Nearly 200 0480/(248) 627-3760 •".' ' location is Rochester High School audito 360-7450/(248) 683-5458/(810) 725- artists. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS rium). Free. All ag6s. (248) 652-7762 THE MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Karl's Cabin, SPOONMAN 7888/(248) 642-9400/(248) 814-8600 : July 15-17; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday Friday, 7:30 p;m. Thursday, July 16, as part of_ \ 9779 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth. Free. 18. Information, (734) 994-5260. July 9-10, and 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and Noon Saturday, July 11, Performing Arts •Music.Under'the Stars" |n the Atrium " 21 and older. (734) 455-8450 "CRAZY CAROL REVUE" 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12, Pavilion behind the William.Faust Public Building (one block nbrth of Michigan BETTY JOPtlN _FOLk/BLUE GRASS Italian American Club of Livonia event Barnstormer Entertainment Complex, Library, 6123 Civic Center Parkway, Avenue), Dearborn. Free, All ages. (248) 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 10-11, 34^0376 JONATHAN EDWARDS includes the Sarasota, Fla., entertainer 9411 E. M-36, Whitmore Lake. $10 gen Westland (rain location Is Bailey Center). Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. $5. 21 and older. (734) 662-8310 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, The Ark, 316 S. and dinner of rosemary.chicken, Italian eral admission, $15 reserved seating, Free. All ages. (734) 32&6123 sausage with peppers, and onions, pasta TAMARACK STANLEY JORDAN Main St., Ann Arbor. $15, All ages. (734) $25 box seats. (734) 449-0040 761-1451 or http://www.a2ark.org with meat sauce, pesta^all'aglio, sugar . 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Burgh AUD1T1ON8/WORK8H0P8 8 pim. Saturday, July 11, Magic Bag; : 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $15 In JANKRIST snap pern, salad, rotis, coffee, tea, and » tjr JVX ivi K K. Historical Park gazebo, Civic Center . Italian lemon ice, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July o o INT o E .«. T s Drive and Berg Road, Southfield. Free. AUTOMOTION advance.18 and older. (248) 644-3030 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Rochester 28, at the club, 39200 Five Mile Road, (folk) (248) 424-9022 The Detroit Pistons dance team hoids or http://www.themaglcbag.com Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., Rochester. Free. 18 and older;,8:30 p.m. Livonia. $20, mail check along with COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND U.S. ARMY BAND open auditions.4 p.m. Friday,-July 10, PHIL KELLY TRIO Wednesday, July 15, Royal Oak Brewery. names of guests, address, city, zip and 8 p.m. Thursday* July 16, Heritage Park, The Palace of Auburn Hills arena floor, 2 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday. July 10, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Municipal 215 E. Fourth St, Royal Oak. Free. 21 phone number, to: Rose Meteyer, 16030 west side of Farmington Road (between Gbamplonshlp Dr. (l-75_et_Lapeer_Road), __ Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham, Park behind Rochester City Hall, (rain -T and older; 10 p.m, Friday-Saturday, July _ MeadowbTOOk, Redford, Mich., 48239- 10 and 11 Mile roads), Farmington Hills. .location is Rochester High School audito Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0199 Free. 21 and older, (ptarid/bass/drums) AVON PLAYERS 17-18, Jimmy's, 123 Kercheval; Grosse 3942. (313) 534 5924/(734) 422-3415 Free. Alt ages. (248) 4739570 rium)..Free. All ages. (248) 652-7762 (248)645-2150 . Pointo Farms. Free. 21 and older. (248) -FASHION FOR FOOD" RONCODEN PAUL VENTIMIGLIA "Oliver,* noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12,' SHEILA LAND'S 650-5080/(248) 544-1141/(313) 886- Benefit features music by Stun Gun, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Rothstein 7 p.m. Friday, July If), Depot Park In \ for children only, and 4 p.m. for adults, With pianist Pat Cronley, 8-11 p.m. 8101 Aurora and Bang Tech 12, designs by Park. 10 Milo Road between Greenfield and 7 p.m. Monday, July 13. for all ages, Thursday. July. 2, The Whitney, 4421 •. downtown Clarkston. Free, All ages. DAVID MENEFEE Cemillo, Amber and Shawn and Tamera, Road and Coolidgo Highway, Oak Park. Avon Playhouse, Tienken Road, 1 1/4 • Woodward Ave. (at Canfield), Detroit, (jazz) (248) 625 8055 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, The Ark, 316 S. af>d artwork by Bruise Gallery, 9 p.m. Free. All ages. (248) 642 4260 miles east of Rochester Road, Rochester Free. All ages; With Rick Matie, 8 p.m. Main St., Ann Arbor. $10, $9 members, Sunday, July 12, Nectarine Battroom, Ann RICH EDDY'S BAND Mills. Performances arc- Sept. 11-13, 18-. to midnight Tuesday-Wednesday, July 14- CLAflSHiAl, students and seniors. All ages. (734) Arbor. $5, benefits the food program for 7:309 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 20 and 2527, and Oct. 1-3. (248) 652- 15, Duet restaurant, 3663 Woodward -7611451 or http://www.a2ark.org The Ozone House in Ann Arbor, a non Greenmead Historical Village, Livonia. DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ,7805 Ave. (at Mack Avenue), Oetroit. Free. AH' CHUCK MITCHELL AND JOHN profit crisis shelter for children. (313) Free. All ages, (rockln'oldies) (734) BARBIZON SCHOOL OF MICHIGAN ages. (313) 832 5700/(313) 831-3838 "Mozart Gala" with conductor/violinist DAVID MARION 990-1995 or soperba51#aol.com 421-2000, ext. 351 The school Is offering "The Play's the LARVAL Jaime Laredo, 8 p.m. frklay, July 10; - : "FASH SASH' FARMINGTON COMMUNITY. BAND Wilh conductor Leslie Dunnor and violin Thing,* a series of summer acting work With The Disco Biscuits, 9:30 p.m. Perform the works of Stephen Foster and Mark Twain as part of "Mr. Foster and Fashion show extravaganza to benefit 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Heritage Park, ist Xianp, Gao, 7 p.m. Sixidoy, July 12, shops for special needs children and Friday, July 10, Blind Pig, 20&208 S. Mr. Twain,* 8 p.m,Wednesday-Saturday, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Wednesday, on Farmington Road, between 10 and 11 Meadow Brook Music Festival, Oakland handicapped young persons taught by . - First St.-; Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older., 1 July 15-18, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Aug. 5, at the Fox and State theaters, Mile roads, Farmington. Free. All ages. University, Walton Hou'evard and Adams Detroit actor Bob Cafagna at the school, (avant jazz) (734) 996*555 Ann Arbor. $11. All ages. (734) 761- Detroit. $150; $37.50, $27.50. (313) (248) 489 3412 or http://www.mys- Road, Rochester. Tickets at 6230 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 110, LOBAAKOU 1451 8336954 tery.com/fcb Ticketmaster. (313)-576 5100 or West Blomfield. Topics Include improving 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, Smitty's, 222 MARIA MULDAUR "FERNDALE WOODWARD AVE. PUB JOE FRIEDMAN TRIO http://www,detroitsympiiony.com . their speech, movement, coordination Main St., Rochester, free. All ages. and confldeffce through acting. (248) 7:30 p.m.Thursdfly, July 9, The Ark, 316 CfcAWL" 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, near tho DOMINIC GAUD'OUS (248)652-1600 855 5G60 MASCHINA '•• S. Main St,, Ann Arbor. $12 In advance. A "walking* tour of clubs and nighspots Wolverine exhibit el the Detroit Zoo, • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Borders Books, v atonf Wjoo^aLCvAygnueJust north and 8450 West 10 Mile and Woodward, off I- end .Music, 612 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, DETROIT OANCE COLLECTIVE - d p.rrr. Tuesdey, July-14r Bird otParadise, •outhof Nine Mite Road; #30 pm. —^ 5Ut>, HoyaT Oafc. Ffco with zoo admis Froo. All ages, (734) OM-TiCO^^-. The DDC offers 'Learning at the Opera 207 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor, $5. 21 end TI onso seo next I^pgo mm I'P'i" mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JULY 9,1998 (N0 0F*)E6 :smm ; kassi i.f^^^mf'-i:'i/- HT.4B W-JBHL'"^•HK^TH Mr-'- "• '--itn \ mmmmmm ^¾.¾¾ &^&%&V^X&teK&tf&}: ^mi&iM. Vv»' • Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advanceto the Observer & Eccentric : Newspapers, 36251 SchoolcraftrU f«#M# •••*«{*•*••••**•'•»•••»••*••••••••••* MMfMIM*HlMl|IJM»IMt»tMIUMlMMtn«MMMMi*VlH*ill'f*MI»M'MIIMMlVM» •• ,'• - Continued from previous page Pine Knob Music Theatre, )-75 and arid older; 9 p,m. Sunday Jury 12, Rochester. Free. 18 and older; 9:30 p.m.. 99^8555 4:30 a.m. Saturdays at the club/13741 All ages. (734) 761-1800 : Sashabaw Road, Independence Township. Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Saturday,; July 11, Fifth Avenue, 215 W. SUPERDOT W. McNichols (two blocks west of . v <,; DUSTY RHODES $38.50 paviiloh, $20 lawn. All ages, Oak. Free. 21and older.(acoustic rock) Fifth Ave., RoyalC-ak. Cover charge. 21' 9 p.m. Friday, July 10, CrossStreet Schaefer), Detroit. Cover cha/ge. All „• (pop/country) (248) 377-0100 or . ages. Proper attire; no gym shoes: (31?) .; 8 £rn. Friday-Saturday, July 1041, at the (248) 349-9110/(248) 543-4300 . and older, (blues) (248) 650-5086/(248) Station, 511W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. http://www.palacenet.com : 836-8686/(313)663-6527 - Botsford Inn, Grand River west of Eight GYPSY TRIBE 542-9922 Cover charge. 18 and older, (ska) (734) BROKEN TQYS Mile, Farmlngton Hills; (248) 474-4800 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Mount Chalet, MYSTERY TRAIN WITH JIM 485-5050 INDUSTRY TAMARACK With 60 Second Crush and Emergency 32955 Woodward Ave.', Royal Oak. fiee: MCCARTY TANGERINE TROUSERS Electronica, Euro and retro, 8:30 p.m. ,v ? p.m. Wednesday,July 15, at the Burgh Grapefruit, 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, Magic 21 and older, (rock) (248) 549-2929 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. Rochester • 9 p.m. Friday, July 17, Bo's Brewery, 51 Frtdays. Free before 10 p.m; 21 and. ' Historical Park gazebo, Civic Center Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. *H3 HARD CORE HIP-HOP FEST Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., .-•:.. N. SaglnaW/Ponliac. Free. 21 and older, older; Euro dance,"9 P-m Saturdays. • "*." $5.18 and older, (rock) (248) 544-3030 Drive and Berg Road, Southfield. .'98" ' ;'.'. '* ••". •' •«.- '- Rochester. Free. 18 and older. (R&8) (pop) (248) 338^6200 Free before 10 p.m. 21 arid older; :ry BROKEN TOYS With Thik, Concrete Impact, Rjot in (248)650-5080 . MARY THOMPSON AND THE DELTA "Homesick Night,* 9 p.m.Tuesdays. Free 9 p.m. FridayrSaturday, July 10-li, Progress, Factory 81, Monks with THE NEW RASCALS CHILDREN BLUES BAND fof those 21 and older before 11 p.m. POETRY/SPOKEN WORD Shotguns, No. 6 at the Prisoners, Cover charge for those.18-20, all at the Hennessey's Pub, 49160 Grand River With Grassroots and Gary Pucketl, 7 8 pjn. Saturday, July 11, B.Ci Beans Ave^., Wixom. Free. 21 and older, (rock) Almighty Groove and Slam Pig. noon to club, 19 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. (248) 334- -POETRY AT THE OPERA HOUSE" p.m. Friday, July 17, Pine Knob Music Coffee House, 2964 Biddle Ave-. (248)348-4404 9:30 p.m., and Harms Way and the LSGH 1999 or http://www.96imelt .com r With New York City poets Fay Chiang Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw Road> Wyandotte. Free. All ages, (blues) (313) aM Rick Pernod, M,L. Liebler.andThe BUBALUBA Clan, Buddha Fulta Rhyrnes, Mob Independence Township. $20 pavilion, 284-2244 MAGIC BAG , Mentality and the House, 10 p.m. to 2 Magic Poetry Band, and "guest musician 9:30 p.m, Friday. July 10, Griff's Grill, 49 $10 lawri. AH ages, (rock) (248) 377- W|LUAM TOPLEY •Playhouse," techno dance with resident a.m. Friday, Jury 17, Macomb Theatre, DJs Terrence Parker, Eric Hintchman, - Jere Sto>mer, 9 p.m. Monday, July 13. N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 0100 or http://www.palacenet.com. With SUsariCaliOway, 8 p.m.Tuesday, 31 N. Walnut St.,.Mount Clemens; Cover Jeremy Guerin and Cold Crush Rus, 9. Detroit Opeta House's Madison Avenue and older, (rock) (248) 334-9292 ROBERTPENN July 14. 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw, charge. All ages welcome from noon-9 p.m. Sundays in July, at the club, 22920 Lounge, 1526 Broadway, Detroit Free. "BUDWEiSER SUPERFEST" 9p.m. Saturday, July 11, Memphis . Pontiac. Tickets at Ticketmaster. All All ages. (313) 874-7290/(313) 267- With Maze featuring Frankle 8everiy, p.m., 18 and older after 9 p.m. (810) Smoke, 100 S. 'Main"St.. Royal Oak. Woodward Ave;, Ferndale, Free before 10 465-5154 ages, (pop) (248) 335-8100 or 5300, ext. 338 LSG, and K-C.I and JoJo, 7 p.rri. Sunday, Free. 21 and older; 8 p.m.Tuesday, July http://www.961melt.com p.m., $5 afterward. 18 and older. (248) July 12, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 HARM'S WAY 14, Fox and Hounds, 1560 Woodward 544-3030 or 2XL http://www.themagicbag.com and Sashabaw Road, independence With The Howse, Etudda Fulja Rymez and Aye., Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. 10 p.m. Friday, July 10, Library Pub, DANCE MOTOR LOUNGE Township. $47.50 pavilion, $25 lawn. All Godsize, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July li, (blues)- (248) 5,43-4300/(248) 644-4800 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 'World Wednesdays" featuring DJs Urban PETER SPARLING DANCE CO. ages. (R&B) (248) 377-0100 or Blind Pig, 206-208 S, First St.,Ann PAUL PERDUE and older; 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Kris and Culture spin world music, 9 pjm. . 8 p.m. Friday, July 10. as part of the Ann http://www.palaceriet.com Arbor. $5.19 and older, (rock) (734) ': &10 p:rri. Saturday, July 11, Espresso Kodiak Grill, 45660 Mound Road, Utica. Wednesdays; at the club, 3515 Caniff, Arbor Summer Festival, Power Center for CITY LIMITS BLUES BAND 996^8555 Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main St., Ann.Ari Free. 21 arid older, (rock) (248) 349; Hamtramck,(313) 39&O080or the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St., 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, ALHILL Free. All ages, (piano pop) (734) 668- 9110/(810)731-1750 http://Www.motordetrott com Ann.Arbor. $10-$19. All ages. (734) 763- Hennessey's Pub, 49160 Grand River 6-10 p.m. Wednesday. Jury 15, D.L. 1836 "VANS WARPED TOUR BATTLE OF 3333 . Ave., Wixom. Free. 21 and older, (blues) Harrington's. 2086 Crooks Road, QUASAR WUT-WUt ONE X '.•-.,. . THE BANDS" 1 Rochester. Free. 21 and older. (248) "Men 4 Men " New York-style dance WOLVERINE SILVER SPUR (248) 348-4404 9 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Cross Street 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, Macomb THE COMPLAINTS 852-0550 Station, 511 W, Cross St., Ypsilanti. party with DJ St. Andy spinning high- ' DANCERS, Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St., Mount energy, progressive house, 10 p.m; Country western dancing, 7:30 p.m. to With The Populars, Blood Sledge Electric "HOODOO BASH" Cover charge. 18 and older, (rock) (734) Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and older. Death Chicken, Bourgeois Filth, Fudge With moe., String Cheese Incident, 485-5050 .__ Fridays; "Alternative Life" witfv progre's-. midnight Saturday. July 11, Kalian Winner gets to perform at the Vans sive and deep house with DJs Cecil Gibbs Gun and The Surgeon Generals, 1:30 Leftover Salmon and Strangefolk; 5.p.m. RAVENLOFT Wa/ped Tour at the Phoenix Plaza American Cultural Center, Warren. $7, and St. Andy, 10 p.m. Saturdays; "Tea . p.m. Saturday. July 11, Macomb Theatre, Wednesday, July 15, Meadow Brook 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 313 JAC Amphitheatre in Pontiac; (810) 465- $6 WSD members. (810) 573:4993 Dance," with high energy and top 40 31 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens. Cover Music Festival, Oakland University, above Jacoby's, 624 Brush St., in 5154 dance on the outside patio with DJ Cetil charge. All ages, (rock) (810) 465-5154 Walton Boulevard and Adams Road, Detroit's Bricktown area. $5. 21 and RANDY VOLIN AND THE SONIC Gibbs, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays, at the COMEDY DANNY COX Rochester. Canc«l1«fc> •—V,- i: r? ie ttltft?* rri^gWttJ f ?' .I^'^tlfe^^ .. ' - if* .-'_ < » *••••»•••*. Jerry Bruck family-friendly PG-13 rating* can), is a black mountain of a by going head-to-head with the TKKjETt heimer bullies making it the least 'erase' of man, who, during one of the .military to carry out the plan he Pt£AS£ you into enjoy<• Bruckheimer^ outings. movie's funhiest.sequences, leatis knows is right; ing yourself. The Bruce Willis heads the team.of helicopters on a merry chase as Willis continues hiB hit-and-; producer's oil rig drillers whose job is to they try to enlist him for the miss career with his most satis movie's, "Con plant a; nuclear bomb in the cen mission. Tooling down a desert fying action role since the first Air" and "The ter of the Texas-sized asteroid road on a mpiqrcycle, he thinks "Die Hard*This may, in fact, be Rock" among hurtling toward earthr Frag they're after: him for one of sev his firsV truly adult part as he them, rely more ments of the rock have already i eral outstanding arrest war- tries to raise a daughter amidst on explosives landed, wiping out much of New rants. ,; a band pf.rpughnecks. than believable York City and Paris. "Good Will Hunting's" Ben .The relationship between characters to get NASA and the military: aren't Affleck is both Willis' protege Affleck and Tyler is as corny as JOHN the job done. so sure about these. Dirty Dozen and the thorn in his side, espe you can imagirie (including MONAGHAN And usually dr.illei"8, among them Steve cially when he's found in bed Affleck and the other drillers ; they're'a.'rocking Buscemi as Rockhound, a sex- with the head man's daughter crooning an impromptu, "Leav good time. obsessed guy only slightly less (Liv Tyler). ./ • ing on a Jet Plane"), but it cer His latest juggernaut, offensive than his "Con Air" Of course, with any space tainly plays better thari the teen lovers in "Deep Impact.Mn fact, "Armageddon" is no exception. pedophile, and again played for launch movie, you need someone 1 The summer's second end-of-the- laughs. Here most of his jokes down atmission control to pace "Armageddbn" blasts the earlier world-dueTto-a-giant-spaCe-rock end with the line, "but she told nervously and undo his tie. This movie in most areas, including tTRANX MASI/TpUCHJrONB PiCTVB^ movie has toned down the vio me she was 18." is Billy Bob Thornton, who joins special effects; Action flirh: a roughneck crew of the world's foremost lence and^ profanity to earn it a Another/Bear (Michael Dunr "Armageddon's'1 multiple heroes It seemed like "Deep Impact" had about 10 minutes of devas* deep core oil drillers including (left to right) Rock- tation (it's, really what we're here hound'(Steve Buscemi), Charles "Chick" Chappie (Will for, isn't it?) tacked on to two Patton), Harry & Stamper\ (Bruce Willis), Jayoiis- • 0 I S E IV E I E f f E .N T t I 1 hours of dopey drama. Here/the "Bear" Kurleenbear (Michael Duncan), A.J. Frost (Ben action comes in weUVpaced doses, Affleck) and. Oscar Choi (Owen Wilson) set out on a .'»• including an opening aB^ault that leaves New York City in heroic journey into space to save the world. MOVIES shambles. Right before that, Bruck heimer indulges in a producer- company know they have a win good for you, but oh-so good UnhedArtisUThtitm MjRTHEATRU flexing ih-joke as a scrappy dog ner. '•; going down. jnssfis Sargain Matins Dafyfo a l show ftUpkMitetmia John Monaghan welcomes Kitk^AnwtcmenU 4i35 W. Maok, West of Tefeortp^ lunges at a street vendor's dis ' Arid; unlike those other sum WtrtUndl-1 :, • startinqbefor«6.O0PM J1.00Fja4ItJJ1.JO mer blockbusters, "Armageddon" your calls and comments. To ShowttseChmnis 6800 Wayne M, Same day advance faeti avaiabiel 313-5617200 '•" BtowrWdtth - play of Godzilla dolls before both 244455-9090 vendor and dolls are obliterated actually delivers what it promis leave John a voice mail message, Or* bHcf Warren Rd/ SV-NoV.LP.bdtetjrXcepted . Sl.OOblfipm . dial (734) 953-2047 on a touch- SfefflS&S 3137291060 , After6p/n.JliO . . 'OtSCOONTEO SHOWS!) . by a meteorite.^ot especially es. 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Campbell Scott C(tfiruoy$SxwiMy DiD0Umi(PCi3) MiCT^GHT WOWS FIUOAY ASO PAUUC(PC) across metro Detroit, as reviewed change due to a chance meeting. plays a young businessman "who ,lkeShwV*WThjr5.FrtSai MIAAN(C) SAMDAWM •;•; USMISERABUS(PC13) by John Monaghan. "The Hanging Garden" develops a dangerous relatiqnv PERfta MURDER (R) L6n IN SPACE (PCI3) ship with a mysterious tycoon, ;AJMCEDO0N(PC1J) TRUMAN SHOW (PC) DR.DOUTTU(PC13)NV Sii&kdJ (USA - 1998). An offbeat drama :< WLOoumsiPcij) Ord\ard Lake Rd • Rol W96-12 fc«e Abbey Theatre - 14 Mile about a 25-year-old gay man who (Steve Martin)/Expect plenty.5)f • XRUS(PC13)NV fascinating verbal interplay in :.-f OUTOfSKKT(R) wmotftmmwwm' HAVPUNTY(R)NV. OaKitMUilifiVtKVtOMl FarmngtotiHifc Road (at 1-75), Madison Heights. returns home to his seriously MWAN(C) THE TRUMAN SHOW (PC) NV 248-S53-996S Call (248) 588-0881 for informa dysfunctional family after a 10- this latest film written and SIX DATSfcSEYEN NKHT S DEEPIMPAa(PC13)NV tion. ($6.50; $4 students/seniors; year absence. Starts Friday. directed by David Mamet ("Glen^ (N1J) TITANK(PC13) THE HORSE WHISPERER $3 twilight) Midnight mo vies,- "Raging garry Glen Ross"). CAN'T HARDLY WAIT (PCI J) StarTtoatm G002JUA(PC13) 6 DAYS, 7 NKHTS "The Last Days of Disco" Bull" (USA - 1980) and "Taxi "Smoke Signals" (USA:- PttHCTMWDtt(B) The Wcrtfj Best Hwtra CANT HARDLY WATT (PCI 3) ••WHYWMRW THE TRUMAN SHOW (USA - 1998). Another talkfest Driver" (USA - 1976), both by .1998). In this first independent TRUMAN SHOW (K) feqariMitee&fy'14.00 AI UvonLaMattat7tnik from \V*hit Stillman, director of Martin Scorsese and starring feature made by Native Ameri 5hwSlJrtiriaWofe6wprri K* tOMWri wrifja AVO rwj •, . 8104764800 aUWtfKWFWlKUWfi C0DZIUA(K13) CAL177FHMSIS41 • "Metropolitan" and "Barcelona!" Robert Deniro, are the cult films cans, a boy embarks on a journey .; DEEP IMPACT (PC13) ftow accepting visa & MasterCard set. in the late 1970s. Here a playing at the witching hour Fri to claim the remains of his *K?* Denotesto PiiEngagefhs * AUSWS$9cAliSW« .. . FR£t R«fil .6ft DrlrtVs.fit fopcocn' ' group of young twentysome- day and Saturday nights. estranged father. Starts Friday. 'tKiKitcmnwwiso'iM Orforf3Cinettas.LU. thirtgs ponder their future at the mm WMiMtad CtUtnKHlCAMaOT(G) DowtCNWi Oxfcfd end of the Disco era. Maple Art Theatre - Maple Redford Theatre - 13671 rtHNK tis^OaHi>i^J . PAUUE(PC) lapeerti(M-24) . 522S9JohhR.Road Magic Bag - 22920 Wood (at Telegraph), Bloomfield. Call Lahser (at Grand River), Detroit. L0STMSPACE(PC13) ;,ShowctMD«>ftioffll-8 81O-5M-2Q70 248W706 (248)628-7101 ward, Feriidale. Call (248) 544- (248) 855-9090 for information. Call (313) 537-2560 for informa •; Mkhip&Tekqfsh . COODWUrlUNTINC(R) fu(248V628-1300 3030 for information. ($2) ($6.50; $4 before 6 p.m.) tion. ($2.50) DR.DOUTTU(K13)NV EXTR04TS lOWlST RRStiUN PWCB :--: 3H:«i-34« No one under 6 admitted fee PGIJi SIX DAYS AND SEVEN WCHTS auwcoM?tfrai5rNGJA,M)rMj' *The Last Days of Disco" "Love Me or Leave Me" ,*• •krosfiMkineaDafy Rrattedfilrrsafta 6pr n MaODiNG TAUGHT KQQNC IIJOO (PC13)NV (USA - 1998). 9:30p.m. Wednes "Cousin Bette" (USA - 1998). (USA - 1955). 8 p.m. Friday, July */'• AI Show until 6 an. . ,4-SPM. day, July 15. See Abbey Theatre This romp through 19th-century 10; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, -*• CvHingousShowD^ CANTHARDiYWAIT(PCl3) NP ARMAGEDDON (PC13) : listing above. love and revenge, based on the July 11 (organ overture begins a > * Ute Shcw^ fri. S SA & Sua NPTHCX-RLES(PC13) NV ARMAGEDDON DEEPIMPAa(PC13)NV THEXRUS novel by Honore de Balzac, has a half hour before showtime). The THE TRUMAN SHOW (PC) Waldorf (IIKWH Main Art Theatre - 118 N. ' high-pedigree cast, including screen biography of singer Ruth V ARMAGEDDON (K13) GODZJUA(PCIi) MUIAN ':W«JI(aWrluiT«J«it) fJWft ' 7501Hiqh!andRd. Jessica Lange, Elizabeth Shue, Etting (Doris Day) is buoyed by : OUT Of SIGHT (R) HORSE WHISPERER (PC 13) Main (at 11 Mile Road), Royal >* MWAN(G) SicwnerM-SHWilamslake fttt 1 2 OZ PO? WTH THiS AD. Oak. Call (248) 542-0180 for and Bob Hoskins. James Cagney's performance as $IX DAYS ii SEVEN NIGHTS . wmmiiMkiiNatw '••'•: iid., .• information. ($6.50; $4 stu ^Beyond Silence" (Germany her gangster boyfriend. Songs 24 Hour Movie UM oiiTmimohMiWrm . dents/seniors and matinees; $3 - 1998). Set in a small town-in include "Ten Cents a Dance,". : :i^€ UnHedArtlsu (248)666-7900 twilight) Germany, the movie chronicles "Mean to Me" and the title song. CAU 77 FILMS #55^ PtftRaMW»«(R) 12 Oaks • • • - • the life of a young girl raised by Stadium felting and Digital on K* cowif n'WM ASO m s' Inside TwehtOah Mai "The Opposite of Sex" (USA deaf parents/ iiuMMsm -••• 248-34MJ11 ';•:. sound Makes for the Best -1998). Christina Ricci ("Addams 200 Bafday Cirde Movie Eiperk«« In OaJdand Family,"'The, Ice Storm") plays a 853-2260 X-RLES{PC13)NV County teenaged girl who runs away S JiS {TA1 LITE) SHOWS DAJLY Showtm Pontlxl-S No coeijfife ao/$ aohvtteiJ I or SIX DAYS AND SEVEN NIGHTS from her home one summer arid Library screens doeumentarieilJ :.K13&lrited.flrnsi\erjSprn 1 TAgtof^liletoWaJeof (PCI3)NV •,•"••:< NP ARMAGEDDON (PC13) wrecks the lives of virtually Local filmmaker Gary Glaser tences.;. ^ ^ -..;..' ^-.--- /; THETRUMAN$HOW(PCJNV Tefeqraph . NP ARMAGEDDON (PC13K NPDlDOUmi"(PCT3") everyone she encounters. will pre8entjthr.ee of his award- • "Borderline: The story of/*B.' : 810-332-0241 : NP OUT Of SIGHT (R) HORSE WHISPERER (PCI 3) NP OUT Of SIGHT (R) "Kurt and Courtney" fUSA - winning dacumentaries 7 p.m. Mile Road" explores DetroiVs . ••• : 'BafQinMjtrto'DaB/.- NPX-niES(PC13) DMTYWORK(PC13)NV NPMUAN(C) 1998)> A documentary portrait of Monday, July 13, at the Troy relationship with its suburban ' '.• -..-, •/dStoMUntlGpm SIX DAYS! SEVEN NIGHTS C0DZIUA(PC13)NV NPTHEX-niU(PG13) the often destructive relation Public Library. neighbors, and features some col '/ Ccr&mou$ShcwiD%« (pern •' btimimnWMwim ••: SIX DAYS, SEVEN NKHTS ship between rock singers Kurt The library is in the Troy Civic orful characters along the road. (W3) Cuban and Courtney Love. She Center complex 510 W/Big "The Hudson's Building" takes : ARMAGEDDON (PCI 3) THE TRUMAN SHOW (PC) Beaver Road. The screening is a nostalgic look back at one of ) M.DOLrrru(pciJ) APERfEaMURDER(R): CAN1KARDIYWAIT(PC13) has fought to keep the movie put THETRUMANSHOW(PC) ^free; and ripent o the public. metro Detroit's favorite places to : TWMAH SHOW (PC) mmcmnfflMMm' of theaters, not surprising since , yrMMil A PERFEa MURDER (R) •iiw. the director, Nick Broom fie Id, "Forgotten Voices," 3hot at shop, and examines the contro • * Ctfi«»'co«PsJfif t/snigc J Xvo r.vf s HOPE F10 ATS (PCH) makes the case that; short of Western Wayne Correctional versy surrounding the impend WtttRhtT Facility, chronicles the. impact of ing demolition of this historic :;..': -9M*,'-. •'-'•.-. WMCowi/niis'.WAsorwi handing him the gun, Love : an arts education program on landmark. ': MSMBeM '.-:2Skx&WeslofMdcRebdi encouraged his morbid side. 1 four prisoners serving life sen 12 Mile betv,«n Tetoph and 248-78WS72 VWJ 4 Mfljtmoro Acceded "High Art" (USA v 1998). Ally ,- SJffigyaMlKiJi . Ntofthwestera Oft W96 :2405 Tefeoradi Rd t«t side erf 24i3S^AR ARMAGEDDON (PC13)NV «• Tcfegraph :: Moc^eurviera9c6adrT¥tledfor mD0tmU(K13)NV 810-3JW777 KUtilraledfJmsaf^iprq • OUTOfSKHT(R)NV . TtffKtCltiemi *'•',. 8aro«M3tJn«jDaB/."" X-nUS(PC13)NV WOOPVmtwthM .«• ««$towjltotl$pm" NP ARMAGEDDON (PCI 3) MWAN(C)NV 313-261-3330 ; ' CotfhjowStowtwfy NPDHDOtrrUE(PC) SIX DAYS AND SEVEN NKHTS ; ._..'ute Shows fa & & ;/ NPCONEWrTHTKWWD (PC13)NV AlshowsS-l ucept t f" v.. VMPfl The Observer & Eccenfric/THUKSDAY, JULY 9,1998 (HOOF*)**;* .. ' ', •• I "X•, -„ As a musician, John Piasentin Soundgarden. the longest time. Finally* he with," Piasentin explained, always thought it would be a hWe,listen to anything where twisted my arm to cjo;•it,".. "He wasn't condescending," thfttl to hear his music on the you can tell they put some Piasentin said. \ Fischer added. raflfo; ; thought behind what what For Space Nelson it is just as $& when Detroit Red'Wing they're writing, and you can tell Piasentin admitted tb**4jjB^>i mportant to keep its listeners P*fen McCarty played a song the musicians took some time to was a little apprehensive about sstimulate d musically and visual* by[Fiasentra%-biii*d~Spac^ •^gteppmg-behtndthenrfc. , 1* .v-v; •:'••';;•-•; 80»*during his shift with Jerry said. •'•••'•- "I didn't have the confidence to "So many bands sit arid stand Mffleh on WKRK, it was over the :; do it for a long time. But it got there. We're interested in keep .tifc£-'. Fischer and Pi as ent in began easier," he explained, ing the crowd interested visually, 3£big goal of mine was I'd Jove writing the songs five years ago. Much in the same vein of King We have fun up there," Piasentin to;hear my thing on the radio. I With some of the songs, only a Crimson and Rush, Space Nelson said. couldn't believe K'ROCK few guitar riffs remain. When transcends the lines of tradition* (VJ&RK) played it at 6 p.m. on a the duo solidified its lineup two al rock on "Cutting Edge^ Pin Space Nelson performs an 18 Tuesday. We Were so excited. years ago with keyboardist/gui tail" '•-- \: •:••:-:•;:•'•,• ::\- and older show at- 9 p.m. Friday, Eric (Fischer, drummer) brought tarist Matt Boos of Livonia and July 1Q, at RivertownSaloon, oyer champagne," said singer bassist Scott Thompson of Farnv "There's -a lot of technical stuff t917 E. Woodbridge St., in Piasentin,; ' . , ^ihgton, they filled put its sound. and more straight forward rock Detroit. Call (313) 567-600Yor The song was from the Livo- The one problem that songs like Today the Day' • arid more information; and with Mir "Cutting Edge:" Livonia based Space Nelson - from hiarbased band's debut CD "Cut remained, Piasentin explained, 'Best Disguise;'" he explained. ror Image, 9 p.m. Fridayi July 17, ting Edge Pinball," a seven-song was finding a singer. "Cutting Edge Pinbair \vas at Griffs Grili;-49/N. Saginaw, left, keyboardist I guitarist MatiBoos of Livonia, drum EP filled with influences that "Eric and I have been playing recorded at The Disk in East- Pontiac That show open to those mer Eric Fischer of Livonia, bassist Scott Thompson of ricochet between Rush, King together for five years and we've pointe with Steve Szajna. 21 and older. For more informa Fdrmington, and singer John Piasentin of Livonia. Crimson, Pearl Jam and been searching for a singer for "He was a really cool to WPrk tion, call (248) 334^9292. • BY HUGH GALLAGHER racy, is ashamed ofhis father but who gives full measure in her it's hard to figure out what the factory. David Boechlef's set is For ticket information, call STAFF WRITER happy to live off the fortune. arguments. Richard Binsley is exact purpose of this curious more complex and enticing than 1(800)511-SHAW (7429), Or visit George Bernard Shaw's plays Director Helena Kaut-How- hilarious but finally steely as work is. It's a character study, the play. "Shop" continues until their website at shawfesksympa-, are multi-layered, complex and son's production is stylishly pre Barbara's Greek scholar fiance but the character under exami Oct. 31. ticoca. devious. And "Major Barbara" sented, clearly delineated and who finally succumbs to his nation isn't very likeable or very may be his most, devious work of well cast. All the rich insights future father-in-law Colm Magri- interesting. aH> • into English class society are er plays the working class bully Descius Heiss owns a jewelry . *Majdr Barbara," at the Festi presented with both humor and Bill Walker with a telling convic shop in London. He has a messy, val'Theatre, is one of two Shaw compassion and every startling tion and self regard. Sharry Flett dusty office in back. He is altera « is amusingly domineering as nately. pleasant and sentimental GENTLEMEN, START YOUR CAMERAS.THE OSCAR* RACE plays being presented at this and; on the surface, offensive B yeWa Shaw Festival in Niagara- argument rings with full clarity. Lady Undershaft. and nasty and grim. He has a secret, a past that could catch up IS ON! 'THE TRUMAN SHOW IS A GREAT HOVKt on-the-Lake, Ontario, Jim Meapn's Andrew Under William Schmuck's "forced per COODMORNWGAHOUCA, |oa»«a /is often in Shaw's plays, this shaft is perfectly understated, a spective" sets are vigorous. The with him. is^both a spirited comedy and a man who waits, listens and then time has been updated from He lives with his sister and his —'TMt WCW VORKTTHB, ymx mom. philosophical discussion. In this pounces, but with a rare and 1905 to 1950 to make the muni attractive adult daughter, on "PETER WEBJ'J THE Ttmm SHOW* • case all the good lines go to practiced civility. Here is a man tions operation a nuclear whom he dotes. She is engaged {$AMU5t-St£.AMDGuMMrmi> you can't help but like even weapons factory. The sets move to a ship's doctor. OSCAR*Ml" : someone usually cast as the vil lain'- a munitions manufacturer though you despise so much of on a turn table that works well Heiss treats his young clerk, a U«t millionaire. But with irony, what he has to say. Mezon car in the second act Salvation Army nasty man himself, with derision sharp wit and a total rejection of ries his body with a peculiar cityscape and in the shifting tour and even physical abuse. This, of '^i^mlwmmSm^- ••; the usual pieties, Shaw's play erectness and fusses with his of the nuclear plant course, comes back to bite him. argues against the scourge of clothes in the fashion of one not The updating is subtle but Those are the elements for a ii poverty arid the sham of any reli born to wealth but accommodat reminds us that Shaw is still rel story that moves predictably and gion that accepts false conver ing to it. evant to our circumstances. all we're left to ponder are the sion. And what great lines. On the "Major Barbara" continue until performances. Babara is the older daughter crime of poverty: "The worst of Nov. 1./. Michael Ball as Descius is per crimes. All other crimes are haps a bit too much on the nasty of munitions king Andrew 1 The Shop at Sly Corner JLfndershaft. She has taken a virtues beside it: all other dis side to win over audience inter position with the Salvation honours are chivalry itself by E a ch ye a r th e S h aw Fe stival est, too brooding and intense. Army; partly to make up for her comparison. Poverty blights .presents a mystery, a popular Jonathan Watton is.appropriate whole cities; spreads horrible form of theater that developed in ly snippy as the clerk. Jennifer ^father's fortune. Victorian times and has contin Phipps gives the most engaging Undershaft hasn't lived with pestilences; strikes dead the very show ued to be a staple. performance as the tipsy house JU.ltiJ>!»»!\|lHtt wvvw.liuinanshdvj com his/'family for years because his souls of those who come within sight, sound and smell of it." This year's selection is Edward keeper. wife threw him out when he told AMC BEL AIR 10 AMC EASTLAND 5 Percy's The Shop at Sly Corner^ Director Joseph Ziegler doesn't NOW PLAYING I •her that their son wouldn't Kelli Fox (younger sister of television star Michael J. Fox) is at the Royal George. But there is have much to work with here, AMC LAUREL PARK AMC SOUTHFIELO CITY AMC STERLING CTR.10 inherit the munitions works, The BIRMINGHAM 8 R a strong, intelligent Barbara, no mystery involved, really, and though the mechanics are satis- cVMTM n CANTON OLD ORCHARD I soriyaweak child of the aristoc SHOWCASE AViVi"" SHOWCASE }oV.,lcs SHOWCASE f-y.MHVi I SHOWCASE WESTIANO STARGRAnOTAT ISMUt I STAR JOHN R4TH Mllf I STAR LINCOLN PARK 8 STAR ROCHtSTtB MILLS I STAR SOUTHFIELO STAR TAYLOR ffiUtfCOMMERCI TWP. 14 KW.\« FAIRLANE J«V.VT112 OAKS ^'.Vt^WEST RIVER "1E7M. 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V (north of Pontiac Trait in West chef/owner ' We've all read stories about A small, but well-stocked bar Wind Lak6 Shopping Center), will soon have an extension with David Lum spent people coming out of retirement West Bloornfield (248) 624^. 44 years in the because; they're bored. If you're 6109. -';?,. a 200-bottle wine rack. Wine afi still dreaming abaut retirement, cionado patrons can have wines restaurant bust- : Hour»: MQnday to Th urs.d ay stored there especially for them. you may wonder whether ttiese 4:30-10:30 p.rh>, Friday and Hess; the last 20 accounts are fiction or fable. Saturday until li p.m., Sunday The menu appetizer section, at the Rickshaw Eurasian Grill in West Bloom- referenced as "First Tastes,'' does until 9:30 p.m. riot separate fusion.from Asians in West Bloom- field was born put of retirement Menu: Fusion or cross-culture field's Orchard boredom. cooking where East meets but the principal plates da. Eurasian's chef/owner David; West !n creative and unique "Enticements" are fusion and Mall After three Lum spent 44 years in the dishes.. ; : :: "Asian Cuisine" speaks for itself. ' years of retire- restaurant business; the last 20 Intriguing fusion appetizers ment,Luft Cost: First tastes, $2-8.50; include mussels, reminiscent of at the Rickshaw in West Bloom- fusion dishes $13-20; Asian wasboredsilly'> field's Orchard Mall (now home . France^ Belgium or Spain,, cuisine $7-14, cooked in a wok with a spicy gar got back to what to Shangri-La* owheclby Nancy Reservations: Accepted. Chan). In his third year of lic sauce.' Sea scallops, sauteed he loved-the Credit cards: All majors, in a lime butter and wine sauce, retirement, Lum was bored silly accepted. restaurant scene. and got back to what he loved - are French influenced. Farm- l the restaurant scene. raised, roast quail sinks its roots "Jiv 1973 at the Rickshaw, I in several places, but becomes introduced ; , the Detroit that makes this cooking style so distinctly fusion with Asian Five metropolitan area to Spring exciting," he noted .• Spice and hot chili oil. Rolls," Lum recalled. ^People In naming his restaurant Calamari Ahi blends Italian wouldn't eat them. They wanted Eurasian Grill, Lum not only set arid Asian. These are healthy,, egg rolls. Now, they know Spring the fusion tone, but also says like many of Eurasian Grill's Rolls and they are a top seller oh . something about his family. He's dishes, not deep fried, but the menu. native Cantonese, married to sauteed. "Fusion cuisine is hot on the Temple, a Canadian. Both are West Coast and in New York now American citizens making Dave's Famous Caesar Salad is endangered species from U.S. chicken cooked in a wok with, clientele have a wine preference. City. It has made breakthroughs their home in West Bloomfield. made from-the same recipe Lum waters, it's impossible to find. black beans and garlic. They can choose from a very in Chicago. Satay bars are "My kids are half-bTeeds," he used during his days at Trader Lum gets his imported frorii Aus Among the Asian dishes, smarts one-page list, Lum's springing up in California and jokes with his infectious laugh. Vic's and the Rickshaw - authen tralia and bills it "Down Under Lum's favorite is Empress Chick favorite wine on his list? 1995 New York. This is the food cul "My food is like that.'' tic to the hilt. No, wait, you can Abalone" and serves it with en, chunks of chicken, sauteed Scassino Terrabianca, a Chianti- ture that t want to expand in His daughter Susan earned an get it fusion with iox. Unique! French lembn sauce. • with a variety of mixed vegeta style red \yirie, well-priced for thisarea."; architecture degree from the Swordfish served with a spicy bles, cashews and hoisin sauce. enjoyment at $30. Lum describes fusion cuisine University of Michigan. She On to Enticements. Straight black bean sauce is enticing and If you like duck with crispy skin, Eurasian Grill is also learning as the blendihg of flavors and designed the 75-seat Eurasian on, our eyes hit Indonesian Rack then there are two Rickshaw order Duck Macao with a very that its patrons are opting oUt'of techniques from both the West, Grill splendidly. Black and cop of Lamb, marinated aridroasted throwbacks. Rickshaw Steak is special sauce! dessert, particularly in summer. and East. There are, however, per set the mood, best appreciat over an open fire and Polynesian a New York Stripj nestled in a But for sweet endings/ there's a many variations in this interpre ed at night. Last month, walls roast Duck with Asian star anise bed of mixed vegetables, and Four bottled beers are avail Mackinac Island Brownie with tation. "But it is diversification were still stark, but Lum sauce. Abalone? As a declared Mandarin's Delight is beef and able, but Lum has found his ice cream and chocolate sauce. Restaurant Specials features SPECIAL DINNERS July 23, 4480 Orion Road, beverages, taxes or gratuity. Last entrees. Duet is owned by Matt 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Cater restaurant openings and renova Rochester. The cost is $60 per date for cancellations or reduc Prentice of Unique Restaurant ing available seven days a week.' ^- tions, menu specials, and person, call (248) 651-8361 for tions of reservations without Corporation. Carryout menu offers chicken, anniversaries: Send announce MERCHANT'S FINE WINE . reservations/information. The charge is Saturday, July 18. Call baby back ribs, variety of sand ments to; Entertainment Editor, ^Presents a Sardegria Wine restaurant is closed Mondays, (248) 661-4466 for wiches and salads. Lunch for the Observer & Eccentric Newspa Dinner 6:30-8:30 p,m. Tuesday, and serves dinner only 5-9 p.m. reservations/information, or , office menu. Catering menu July 14 at Fonte D'Amore, 3230 MR, MUSTER'S CARRYOUt & pers,.Inc., 36251 Schoolcraft, Tuesday-Thursday; and 5-10 [email protected] on the CATERING includes dinner buffet, hors Livonia, MI 48150 or fax (734) Plymouth Road, Livonia. Dinner p!ni. Friday.Xiinch served noon web. d'oeuvres, home style buffet, deli with wines from the Region of Under new management, 591-7279. to. 3 p.m. and dinner 5-10 p.m. Steve Shaughnessy and Jerry buffet, luncheon and continental Sardinia and the Vineyards of Saturday. Sit down Sunday breakfast. . BENEFIT Argiolas. 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