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THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY Council business: West- land City Council study sessions on the city bud­ get will begin 5:30p.m. May 8 at City Hall, on Ford near Carlson. An 8:30 p.m. session on the clerk consultant contract is planned. Budget ses­ sions continue May 10 and May 17. School board: The Wayne- Westland Board of Edu­ Pray with me: Clasped hands cation will meet 7p.m. express the deep emotion that May 8at the board office, was prevalent among wor­

on Marquette between , STAJT PBOTt* BY KvrTWtV TArtJNCtK shippers who gathered Newburgh and Wayne Praise God: Susan May, a former drug addict who found religion after failed rehab attempts, Thursday afternoon in front roads in Westland. spreads her arms wide during an emotional moment in prayer at Westland City Hall, of City Hall.

TUESDAY Mayor speaks: Westland Prayer prompts calm protest Mayor Robert Thomas will speak to the Westland National Day of Prayer at Westland City Hall Views: included a group of atheists this year. Mem­ Henry Mor­ Chamber of Commerce. bers of American Athei sts Inc. oppose the gan, Michi­ The business luncheon use ofjzovernment property to endorse reli­ gan state begins 11:30 a.m. May 9 gion. The protest was peaceful. director of at Joy Manor, on Joy east BY KURT KUBAN of .government and religion,- came to the Ameri­ of Middlebelt in West- STAFF WRITER protest the event, at which partici­ can Athe­ land. For reservations, The lawn in front of Westland City pants prayed and sang together in ists, pickets call (734) 326-7222 by Hallbecame a battleground of beliefs hopes of fostering goodwill in the before a Thursday afternoon, as participants community. gathered noon May 8. of the National Day of Prayer were It was the third consecutive year crowd. met by a group opposed to their u*u of Westland and other local residents government property. organized at City Hall to recognize About a dozen members of Ameri­ the National Day of Prayer, which SATURDAY can Atheists Inc., a national group Presidunt Ronald Reagan proclaimed dedicated to the absolute separation . Please see PRAYER, A3 Food: The National Asso­ ciation of Letter Carriers will hold its eighth annu­ al Food Drive May 13. Carriers will collect non- Jaycee bowling to help Vietnam memorial perishable food items resi­ BY KUKT KUBAN A group of veterans responded in 1988 by forming Javcees chapter, they approached the Michigan dents leave near mailbox­ STAFFWMTIB an organization called the Vietnam Monument Com­ Jaycees in ah effort to make it a statewide event. es. The food will help Remember bowling for dollars? Well, now comes mission of Michigan. Since its founding, the group They were given the go-ahead to come up with a pro­ stock food banks, pantries the chance to bowl for a monument. has come up with a design for the monument'and lob­ posal to take to the VMCM, which overwhelmingly The Westland and Garden City Javcees are collabo­ bied the state to donate funding and a site for it. gave its support. urid S/ieliiiis ifi SOiiifieuSt rating with local VFW posts to run a fund-raiser However, the stale Legislature provided $i million •'They reaiiy. goi excited when we shuweti ihem our Michigan. called "Bowling for the Brave" Sunday, May 21, at of the $2.7million price tag'for the project. Through a proposal," Kehrer said. "It knocked their socks off. Westland Bowl. Proceeds from the event will be number of fund-raising functions, the VMCM has They are not used to people'being so organized/ donated to the effort of building a Vietnam War tried to come up with the remaining cost, but is still Larry Main, a member of the VMCM, contacted INDEX memorial for the state of Michigan. $600,000 shy of the goal., state VFW posts and other veterans groups about Michigan is the only state in the nation that does Enter Westland residents and Jaycee members throwing their support behind the event. Mike Kehrer and Tom Sigler. After speaking to.some Both of the Westland VFW's have signed' on to co- Apartments/E9 • Malls/ce not have its own memorial for the war. That fact has been hard to swallow for many state Vietnam veter­ local veterans about the cause, the two men camuiip sponsor the event at Westlancl Howl. Arts/Ci Movies/C4 ans, because Michigan lost 2,649. soldiers and other with the concept for the bowling fund-raiser. "This is a wonderful event. We are hoping it will be Automotive/HS New Homes/El After getting the support from the Westland - participants during the war, second only to Ohio. ""^ ^ Please see BOWUNO, A4 Class)fied/E,Q,H Obituaries/A4 Classified Real Estate/El Kudos: Atleft, Index/E3 Service Guide/H3 Athena Winner Crossword Sport s/W. Mary Denning Puzzle/E5 Taste/ Dl Travd/Ct visits with hus­ Jobs/Qi band Charlie. At right, Busi­ ness Person of HomeTown Classifieds the Year Tom North (left) WORK! chats with *Trav" Griffin, city council presi­ "Excellent response to dent. Also hon­ our classified ad. We ored was Bar­ were looking for a good bara Douglas. home for our German shepherd. We had 35 calls ~ all very nice peo' mm PHOTOS IT BRYAN Mmiotu. pie. We found a very won­ derful family to give our dog a home." Chamber honorees represent our community — Debbie T. North the Business Person of the Year family," Denning *.nd 1?'.* a challenge troly an honor WtJvmBsawH She eheour.'U'e-i voiu.ecf women If •TAW' Denning's family include* husband to own a business, she'' agreed, , and iMt Charlie, two, grown children and a some stjll think that's H man's domain •"alwavs look ahefid .oul no) U- a.KU^i Family mean* * lot to Mary Denning, granddaughter She's been owner and Her good people have been a t renten' learning front their mistake- md l>\. ored Wednesday iti Weetland Cham­ "! always loved to cook, loved to together " Hunk < hie ber of Commerce program at Joy bake," the honoree said She tries to The Gnrdrn City fr«ident grew up in Douglas nwfiot ut I'e i-o i r.t! i/I'd Ifjuaor in Weetland. Denning received get her staffers to do their best, and Westland She wns stunned to receive Mt'i.rnng Cnr»'. received iin ' 'ots.t.'iruiir,^ the Athena Award, Douglas an Out* provides ample training the Athena Award, given to those who Achit-v emenl .\v> »t\l IMIU thr \\< int'ii I standing Achievement Award and "1 couldn't have done it without my help women m the workplace "It w/\> Plpmw we* HimoSHt; "AH To place a classified ad: 734*591-0900 Newsroom: 734-953-2104 Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 MM The Observer A Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MAY 1, ^000

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of Westland networking group of Lori BrUt, chamber director, the chamber. The award guvs to said Denning's 'an asset. "Mary, an outstanding woman. you art truly a gem in our com­ Douglas' family includes hus­ munity and we appreciate you," band David, two grown children The honorees received tributes and a granddaughter. "'When you from many government officials. are recognized, it's a really nice Westland Mayor Robert Thomas surprise," said the Livonia.resi­ said of Denning "Mary's been, a dent, who has owned her West- longtime contributor to the com­ land business 6\ years. munity.*". He urged those present -I appreciate it. immensely," to try her pasties. Douglas added of the award, Douglas is a chamber vice North, vice president of North president and member of the Bros. Ford in Westland, thanked Westland Rotary and Lions. wife Ann for her support. Their ' "Despite her .own troubles, she family includes three small chil­ would always be' ther.tv said dren. Denning, calling Douglas a "bea- "I was kind of speechless," . con of light and hope." North' said of his honor. "It's a Douglas is an inspiration to all great privilege and an honor.". working women, Denning added. He's been in the family's auto North was also praised for civic dealer business'for 10 years. The involvement. family believes it's imperative to • "Tom's been very, very active support the community that sup­ in the community,'' Vermeulen ports the business.. -said of North, a former Westland "It's a little overwhelming," Rotary presidents the West Blponifield resident The Ford dealership sponsors said'of the Business Person of a benefit golf outing, along .with; SXJJT PBOTO FY BUTAN MmnU the Year designation. He's, a food drive and other efforts.. impressed with- the caliber.of "We'll do that as long as we can," Outstanding: Barbara Douglas'award Wednesday was earlier honorees. . North.-said of the community an honor and a pleasant surprise. At Joy Manor, Dou­ Denning was introduced by endeavors. glas (left) shares a laugh with friend Julie Handel. Pat Hermatz,.last year's Athena, The evening had a Hawaiian winner, and North by Jim Ver- theme, complete with a "Lethal meulen, last year's Business Per­ Luau" murder mystery. Douglas, 'Tom's been very, very active in the communi­ son of the Year. Hermatz noted committee chair for theevening, Denning also teaches at Henry thanked all who contributed. ty/ Ford Community College and is "We always seem to work'real-, Jim Vermeulen president-elect of the chamber in ly. hard and accomplish good —Hjn Tom North Westland, things." . • STAR-PHOTO BV BRYA-N MnxtiELL Teamwork: As others look on, kindergartner Brandon York is one of the students who helped plant a Japan­ • She wilt discuss her ese maple tree and flowers. TV career, workings of a television station and daily schedule, Kim Adams, WXYZ Channel 7 George Gillies and Councilwoman dominated? among other topics. meteorologist, will be -the next Sandra Cicirelli. The show, will be • It appears at time;':s that pre- Co-hosts are Deputy guest on the city of Westland taped Thursday, May 11. dictions for the weatheir are total- "People Worth Watching" pro? Among questi<>ns p0sed 16 ly incorrect. How can these fore- Mayor George Gillies gram. She will discuss her TV Adams will be: cast errors occur'.' and Councilwoman career, workings of a television M What education is required to • What is the most difficult station and daily schedule, become a meteorologist? 'component of vour job? Sandra Cicirelli. 1 among other topics. ' • Was it difficult entering a The "People Worth' Watching' Co-hosts are Deputy Mayor field which wis. notoriously male- show will air at a later date, By JULIE BROWN learned "you have to work for STAFF WRITKR something to get it done." jbrowne.home<"oitim.net Custodian Dave Mytych, who Kaylei Mbtz and hor class­ played Wormy Dave, came up mates at Kettering Klementary with the idea of planting a school School in Westland have a goo<] tree, a Japanese maple. He and (Fill 'er up!) idea of how to take care of the other staffers wanted the kids to earth. be involved. . Kaylei, a 10-year-old fifth- u\Ve had a bottle drive to raise grader, and the others have par- money for the tree and flowers," ticipated in Earth Day 2000 said Mytych, one of those partici­ Making a Difference activities at pating in Thursday's planting. school. Activities have included The 18 contest winners partici­ an art and essay contest, recy­ pated in the planting and the cling contest, a visit from Wormy winning essays were read. Stu­ Dave and a Beautification Week. dents have been excited about all . "I like the part that the school is participating," said Kaylei, an the activities at Kettering, he essay contest winner."I like to said. This is his first year for help out." such an elaborate-celebration. In her essay, she wrote about Kettering students cleaned up what (o do to help the school the school grounds, he said, and look better and why it's impor­ in essays mentioned'recycling tant. .-.••'.•'"' and other ways to make the She had a lot of fun and earth better.

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an annual commemorative day There is nothing 'but good that in 1988. come ot it. While both groups demonstrat­ Despite the difference of opin­ ed peaceably, there was a great ion, Giannuzzi said she wel­ difference of opinion about comed the.atheists, and even whether government property said a prayer for them. should he used.for a religious' "We welcomed the atheists function. because we support their right to "Religion and prayer are pri­ he there," she said... "1 don't vate matters that rightfully understand why they cannot belong'.in the church and the. accept, our rights." home, not at a city hall or other However, there were some who such government venue," said showed up to pray who were Henry Morgan, a Westland resi­ 'unnerved by .the atheists and felt dent and Michigan director- of they had no reason being there. , American Atheists Inc. "Their presence was upsetting Morgan said the U.S. Consti­ to me," said.Carol Jaszcz, a Car- Women's.'& Ms. J Shoe Clearance tution was set up to ensure gov­ den City resident who came.to ernment has no role in religious pray. "I'm at such opposite ends thought or activity. of belie!' with them. 1 felt they Prayer organizer ami West- were intrusive They.'really land resident Gena'Giartnuzzi caught-me off guard " said Morgan was misinterpret­ Griffin said he believes m the ing the Constitution. separation .of church and state, "1 set- their demonstration as and he stressed the fact that the trying to take cur 'constitutional event was not spun sored by the rights away." •Criannuzzi said "1 oitv. However, he -aid the group think they have a flawed idea of bad as much right to organise or; what freedom of religion is. City Hall properts as any otto r Salvatore Ferragamo • Stuart Weitzman • Cole^Haan "The Constitution says that we croup have the freedom of religion, not "The National Day of 1'raver Sest'o MeuGcl • Am'alfi • Van €li • Steve Madden from it. We have the'freedom of was set up by the !rder;d'govvrn- speech and assembly just like nient It is organi/ed by a 'i.:.ronp DKNY • Aerosoles and morel - everyone else. It is dangerous to of city residents, not the ntvtinv try a take those rights away eminent'* he said from a certain segment of soci­ "I can't see ViCiythihg la'^at :ve ety." about people pi'.iv ing tot then. Morgan doesn't think the moti­ famthe>. their icadet'-. an<( (heir vations of'his group should be community " the ones being questioned Still Morg;,Hl believe-, Ho u-e "We are not trying to erode of Cits Hall properts. and t he their rights," Morgan snid. "The\ jire-i !)i»' ^f < -riflin and .,1,010- 1 - are trying to erode the barrier paramount to gosVi nmt >\\ spee between church and state " si ir-hip ot tlit-' event Charles "Tras" Griffm a net AVhv didn't Ui» s h 0. <• it .a: David James, both members ot I'Hul'eh prnjHTH .' Til it r- hi •( nisi the Westland City Council. tin- 1- government rn o*.:niI inn >;>t attended and gave their support pt.asoi. That'- '•' hat it h 1.-. <\<«x-.\ R.i 111 ^. "I wanted to cnine." Griffm "Mo riot, led oH'iei.iTs. ! r'' 11J Hi' SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 1 0-9 •OPEN SUN AT. NOON said. "I thought tl *'as a worth led of a I gi'is'ei n no:n ' mi dew n . WWW [."u'T>ti!50n*; (\i'l\ while event I defmiteK support Inks e . any busim ss (, ,1'lno: lot a their right to hold this own*.. 11,it lotia! daV.n( (O.tve! . M(W) The Ob mrver & Kcc entricf Sl'NDAY. MAY 7. 2U00

OBITUARIES from page Al WIPVMPP^HMBVMpMNaPllMPBMMPHBW1 IVA H. COtftWfU son, Ryan; daughter, Becky death by her husband, Wilford very successful for both the visit, it won't bring back b^ad Services for Iva Cogswell, 89, of Wad«; parent*, Phillip (Cathy Jr. Jaycees and us veterans that are memories. It will have a positive BENEFITS Westland were May 4 in Uht Ann) DeLong, and Bernice involved," Main said. effect for all the vets who come." Funeral Home with burial at (William) Zerbat; brothers, MNCVWYITOMCZYK "Not only will it educate the Although Kehrer said the orig­ Cadillac Memorial Gardens James (Tina) DeLong of West- Services for Genevieve Tobiczyk, young people of the Jaycees inal goal was to get all 60 state sponsor a lane by either corpo­ West, Westland. Officiating was land, Alan Doe, Michael Wad- 93, of Inkster were May 6 in about public service, it will also Jaycee chapters to participate, rate or personal donations. By the Rev. Fred Cooley. dell, Robert Waddell and Alan John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral energize a lot of the old codgers only 10 have actually begun doing so, a sponsor will'get their Mrs. Cogswell was born Sept. Waddell; sisters, Deborah Home with burial at St. Hedwig .with the veterans groups when organizing an event. Each par­ nam* advertised on a lane, as 7, 1910, and died May 1 in (Bruce) Slaughter, Yvonne Cemetery, Dearborn Heights. they are introduced to all these ticipating chapter has a goal of well as be recognized at the two Wayne. She was an assembler. . (Chria) Morrison and LeeAnn Officiating was the Rev. Gerald young fireballs." raising $2,649, symbolizing the-. VFW posts. Kehrer said that he Surviving are her daughter, , (Nick) Nicholas; grandmother, Flannigan from St. Mel Catholic Main said the Michigan Viet­ Michigan lives lost during the already has 10 sponsors and is Judith Haag; three grandchil­ Freda Edward; grandparents, Church. nam Memorial will be the cen­ war. hoping to get 20 more. dren, DeWayne Haag, Lloyd James and Mary Nichol; and Mrs. Tobiczyk was born Sept. terpiece of the proposed Veter­ Ticket prices for the West- "This event is important Cogswell and Phyllis Gross; and several nieces and nephews. 15, 19.06, in Fall River, Mass., ans Memorial-Park that will con­ land/Garden City event are $15, because the Vietnam veterans two great-grandsons, Mr. DeLong was preceded in and died May 3 in Inkster. She nect the Capitol building with a which will pay for three games of are people that a lot of us can' Mrs. Cogswell was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lyle was an assembler. new state courthouse. The Viet­ 'bowling,'shoe's .and a lunch. identify with," Kehrer said. "I death by her husband, Lloyd; Edward. Surviving are" her brother, nam Memorial will be the first of There will be plenty of prizes, just think that this is a needy son, Richard; brothers, Kenneth Adam (Dorthea) Mikol of West- a series'of monuments dedicated including those for best game cause." • Howlling and Archie Howliing; ENID JOHNSON land; and many nieces and to the fighting men and women and best series, as well as other Sigler agreed. sisters, Blanch Johnson, Eliza­ Services for Enid Johnson, 66, of nephews. of this state,, with others to fol­ raffles and games. "We are doing what w;e can to beth Johnson, Phoebe Horn and Westland were May 5 in Uht Mrs. Tobiczyk was preceded in low. Sign-up begins at 11 a.m. at help, and raising some needed Grace Raymond. Funeral Home with burial at death by her husband, Walter. ."This monument is going to be the door, with the actual bowling cash for a great cause;" Sigler Knollwood Cemetery* Canton.. a focal point of veterans affairs to. begin at 1:30 p.m. Organizers said..: . . " STEVEN R. DELOttO Officiating was the Rev. Robert ESTEUXJ.QISH in the state," Main said. encourage those interested to For more information about Services for Steven DeLong, 35,. Joy- Services for Estelle Gish, 82, of , "It will be an inspirational site call and order tickets in advance, the event/call Kehrer at (734) of Osceola Township were May 3 Mrs. Johnson was born March Westland were May 6 in St. for contemplation. We have tried because of limited bowling lanes. 595-1890 or e-mail Sigler at . in Uht Funeral Home with bur- 6, 1934, and died May 3 in Gar­ Theodore Catholic Church. Offi- . to design it so when veterans There is also an opportunity to tsigler@gr-lakesxom. ial at Knollvvood Memorial Park, den City. She was a homemaker. dating was the Rev. Gary Canton. Officiating was the Rev. Surviving are her sons, Michalik. Robert McDonald. . Steven, Gary (Karen), John Mrs. Gish was born Nov. 11, Mr. DeLong was born July 8, (Karen), Phillip (Janice) and 1917, in Detroit and died May 3 , Some of Observer e-mail lost 1964, and died April 29. He was Mark; daughters, Carol (Frank) in Southfield. She lived in this a quality engineer. He was an Hogle and Debra(Rick) . area many years. She was a The well-publicized "1 Love Anyone who sent, us e-mail address for Westland community active member of the Fair Haven Matthews; brother, Gordon Cor- homemaker. You" virus hit your Westland that day is invited to send it editor Julie Brown is Baptist Church in Westland arid less; sisters, Eileen Henderson Survivingare her son, Ted; Observer computer, system again, since some of our e-mail [email protected]. the Liberty Baptist Church in". and Joyce Mills; and 11 grand­ brother, William Barz; arid sis­ Thursday. from Thursday was lost. The Howell. children. • ter, Helen Zaleski. Surviving are his wife, Dawn; Mrs. Johnson was preceded in

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SICA BURTON, BETH BYRAM,ANA MELISSA FREDERICK JAMES, CHELSEA JANKS, SHELBY JEF­ ANTHONY MORELLO, JAMIE MORGAN, LISA SHURYAN; BRITTANY SHUTE. 1I.IR XHOLI, DRAKE YHARBROUGH, CALUGAR, AMANDA CAMPBELL, DAVID STEPHANIE GAGNON, MICHAEL FERSON, EDWARD JOHNSON, KIMBER­ JERRI MORGAN, JESSICA MORGAN, CURTIS SIECZKOWSKI, NICHOLAS RYAN YUD.T, REBECCA ZARBAUUH, CAMPBELL, RYAN CAMPEAU, DAR- GALUNAS, ANDREW GALUSZKA, ALLI­ LY JOHNSON, LEEANN JOHNSON, KADY MORGAN, JEREMY MORRIS, SIMMONS, BRIANSIMONJAN, ANGELA KEJDA ZHEKtl, CHRISTINA Z1EGLER, LENE CASTERWILER, JASMEKA CHAM­ SON GARDINER, ALICIA GARDNER, ELIZABETH JORDAN, MELISSA KALLA- KRISTEN MORRIS, MATTHEW MORROW, JENNIFER ZUCCARO, RICK ZUCCARO BERS, JEFFREY CHAMBERS, ALEXAN­ RACHEL GARDNER, JAVIER GARZA, BAT, NICHOLAS KANGAS, JASON SHARDAE MOSS, CASEY MQYER, JEN­ SISSON, BRIAN SKOCZYLAS, SARAH Stevenson Middle School: SHANNON DER CHAPMAN-FUERTH, ALEXANDER RACHAEL GERMAN, JOSHUA GIERADA, KANTNER, JOWDAT KASSIS, NICHOLAS NIFER MURCH, TRYSTAN MURPHY- SMART, JOHNELLE SMILEY, ASHLKY ABBOTT. RHEA. ACUNA, AMANtfA CHRISTIAN, GARY CINGEL II, BRENT DUSTIN GILLETT, KRISTINA KEHRER, JOSHUA KELLY, LINDSAY FAHLGREN, NICOLE NADASEN, SMITH, DANIEL SMITH, JERROD ADAMS. COR1 ADAMS, JOHN ADAMS, CLARK, REBECCA CLARK, KAITLYN COLORING, JENNIFER GORNEY, JESSI- •KELLY/AMBER KEMPPAINEN, ASHLEY DANIEL NANCE, MATTHEW NARDONE, SMITH, R.\CHE.L SMITH. COR1 SNYDKR. ASIA AGNEW, SHAUN ALDERTON, CLEMENTE, CHAD CLENNEY, ERIN CA GRABOWSKI/LAURA GRABOWSKJ. KENDRICK, KARIN KENDRICK, KAS- BRIAN NEVILLE, NATHAN NOEYACK, MARIA SOLKAU, AMANDA ;SONAK, BRADLY ALLEN, CASANDRA ALLEN, COEN, AMANDA COLWELL, BRITTANY KRISTEN GRAClN. WHITNEY GRAHAM, SANDRA KFERPAUL, ERICA KIMBER, CHARLES NORWOOD, STEVEN WHITNEY SONAK, ASHLEY SOKKNSEN, COLWELL. CAITLIN COLWELL, ROBERT KINNEY, KRISTEN KJRACOFE, NOVACK,JEFFREY NOVAK, KAYLA KIMBERLY ALLEN, KEVIN ALLORE, JAMES GRASSMYER, JAMIE GUIDOT, CHARLES SOUTHARD, SEAN RYAN ANDERSON, ALLISON AREKDA. CHELSEA COONEY. JAMES COSTELLO, JEREMY GU1DOT, MATTHEW GUNN, ADAM KIRKS, CLIFFORD KITCHEN, OMARA, MELISSA OSBORNE, MICHAEL FRANK ASHER, RACHEL BAKER, KELLIE • COUGHANOUR, MOLLY ANDREW HAARER, ROBERT HAARER. ALEXANDER/KLEIN/ HEATHER KQBY- OSTROWSKI SOUTHARD,.JOEL SPENCER, ROBERT SARAH BAKER, ANNA BALL, MELISSA COUGHLIN, KELLY CRAIG, KELLI GERALD HALL, ROBIN HALL, JEN- LAREK, MICHAEL KOBYLAREK, DENIS DEKEK PALAC, MEGAN PALKA. STOKES, CLARA STOTHKRS, BALLARD. DEREK BANKA, COURTNEY CROFTON NTFER HALTER, ASHLEY HAMBL1N, KORCARI, JUSTIN KORPAL, KENNETH MELISSA PALKA, SHAWN PALMER, STEPHANIE STOTT. ANGELA STRA- BARACY, DANA BARAN, CHAD BAR­ JENNA DAHN, SHANNON DARGA, AMY HANDSHAW, TONYA HANSON. KRUMBACH, ANDREA KUDLAWIEC, JANELLE PANG2L1NAN, JED PANGILI- CHAN, COLLIN STRACHAN, AMANDA RETT, SHANNON BARTON, NICHOLAS AUSTRALIA DAVIS. CH1MERE DAVIS. MATTHEW HAI'UNOWICZ, JACK HAR­ AMANDA LABER, AMANDA LAFORD, NAN, JENNIFER PARK, CASSANDRA STURM, MELISSA STURM, ANDREW • ANGELA LAMBERT, BRANDON LANG/ PARKER, COURTNEY PARTON, SONAL BATEY. KEVIN BECKER, MELISSA KIMBERLY DAVIS, ANDREW DEAN, RIS, CHAD HARRISON, MARK HARRI­ SUCHAN, ASHLEE SUNDMAN, JEN­ BEGAROWICZ, BRIDGET BERG, SON. ANGELA HASTINGS, ASHLEIGH ROBERT LANGE HI, BRITTNEE LAW- PATEL, ERIC PENROSE, LAUREN- JONATHAN DEAN, REBECCA DECKER, NIFER SWARTZ, JOSIAH SSVAIUV,.. JES­ STEPHANIE BEVERIDC.E, RONDELL KEVIN DEE, NICOLE DEE, JULIA DEC- HAYTER, DOUGLAS HAYTER, FIELD, STACY LEAR, NICHOLE LEEDY, PERRY, AARON PETERSON, KRISTYN SICA SYRIA, KRLSTEIN' TABANCCURA, BLACK, CATHERINE BLANCK. CHRISTO­ ROOT, STEPHEN DEROSIA, ROBERT GRETCHEN HEINICKE, JONATHAN JUSTIN LELENIEWSKI, SARAH PETERSON, BRIAN PIACENTINI,'AMBER LEMOND, ALLEN LENZ, KEVIN LIDDY, KRISTEN TEDDERS, AMANDA PHER BLANCK, JEFFREY BLOOMER/ DESTRAMPE, BRIAN DEVORE. DAVID HENRY, LISHA HENRY, ANDREW HER- PILOT, JESSICA P1NGLE, AURORA SARA BOCZAR, BLAIR BOG-IE.'EI.1Z.V DICK. BRANDON DICKERSON, RAY­ MAT'Z, DENNIS HERMATZ, JASON DEVIN LIENDO. LAURA - LIENDO, PLASARI, GUERGANA PLOSKOVA; TEEP1.ES, JENNIFER THAUVET.TE. BETH BOMYA, JERRELLE BORDEN. MOND DOMZALSKI, RYAN DOUPE', HESCH, MICHAEL HICKS, TARA H1L- HEATHER L1NDON, SARAH LINE, GRANT PORTER, KORI PORTER, TRAVIS KEVIN THOMAS, KOURTNI THOMAS. ZACHARY BORROMEO, NICOLE THOMAS DROTAR, JESSICA DWYER, YARD, RACHEL•. HINKEN, MARY COURTNEY . LIPINSKI, PORTER, AMANDA POTTER, JESSICA BRANDON.''TOMHWN. CATHKRlSK TtiN- IX1BBESTAEL, /VSHLEY LONEY, TYNON PRECOP, SHARIEL PRICE, ERNEST BOWER, JARET BOZIGlAN, ALEXANDRA AMANDA DYE, LAURA EIBEN, JOHN HOCHSTEIN, CIEARA HOLMAN, RHON­ DHEAU, NICHOLAS TOWAS, CHRISTINA BRANDT, ANTHONY BRANDT, JOHANNA LOUGHLIN, BRIAN LUKE/JESSICA PRIN2, KRISTIN QUEEN, KARA QUIN­ ELLIS, MICHELLE • , ELLSWOODr DA HOUK, BRITTANY HOWARD, TROUT, TON1 TROUT, ERfK TIHTLK BRANDT, MELISSA BRAUNSTEIN, HEATHER ENNIS.'KYLE ERDMANN, ZACHARY HOWELL, ALEXANDER HUD­ LUKE, STACY LUKE, CALYNN LUSTIG, TAL, ANNA QUinC, MINDY RADEK. NATHANIEL VANBEI.1.K, BRYAN VAN- JASON BRENDEL. BRITTANY BRINCAT, WILLIAM FALLOW, MARJORIE M FELlZ, SON, KELLY LVN'NETTA AUBREY LYNN, JENNIFER LYP, JOHN KEVIN RAMAS, JENNIFER RAIT, JUSTIN RAYBURN, ANDREA REAMES, TOLL, VIOLA VENETIKU, KARA StACEE BRITT. BRANDON BROWN, JAMES FISHER, CARLI FISHWICK, ALEXANDER JACHYM, AMANDA LYP KELLY MACDONALI), COURTNEY JESSICA REDDEN, LINDSEY REED, VERKENNIS, CASEY WAH'L, KARLYE MACDONELL, DEANDRAE MADDOX, STEPHANIE REES, DANIELLE REEVES, WALKER, SAMANTHA WALLING, wmm DOMINIQUE MADDOX, EMILY MAGEE,. MEGAN REMINGTON, MICHAEL REM­ MICHAEL WKCK, MARIKA WEG1EL-, MARA MAGYAROSI, ASHLEY MAN- INGTON, NICKOLAS REMINGTON, HOLLY WELSH, BRENT WERTH, NICOLE pfoin ¥fc (b/br DRUCH, CHRISTOPHER MA.RK, STEVEN KATHERINE RESKE, MEGAN RICHARD­ MARSH, JOSHUA MARSHBANKS, SON, ANGELA RIMMEL, ASHLEY WHEATLF.Y, VICTORIA WHEATLEY, NATASHA MARTIN, JESSICA MAXWELL, ROBINSON, NATALIE RODRIGUEZ, RENEE WHITE, ERICA WHITSETT. LYN- .KYLE MAXWELL, STEPHANIE MAY, SARA ROEBUCK, JOSHUA ROGERS, DSAY W1ETECHA, TANYA WILDT. SAK.^- ers rund£ SARAH MAYNARD, STACY MCCONNELL, CHARLES ROSE, AMANDAMARIE LYN WILHE1.MI, DAVID WOOD, KARA STEPHANIE MCGUIRE, ANGELA MCK- . ROUSSEAU, SIMEON ROWLAND, WOOD, DONALD WOODMAN. 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7 . The Observer & Eccentric! iSl-'NiMY. MAY.7, 2000 Ameritech plan for new area codes put on hold

BY RH HARD PEAKL And Michigan did not grain Us Public Service STAFT WKITEH • 'Most of the energy seems to be In same house rpearHtoe.hometfoiiun.nel directed at schemes like overlays Fur residents, the overlays could'mean having Commission the authority to uvi-rste the assigning • (li tie rent area ux'les iyr telephones within thtr same of phone numbers,.as ha.-* happened in other Yoyr fingers likely won't be walking as much a* that make life difficult for users and house. states. . . ' they could have this summer, thanks to a Flint However, charges for lot-a I call* would re ma in One bright sj>or Ouv. John Kngl*;r is pushing for there isn't any effort focused at revisiona.in tlm states, telecommunications act business executive. the same, despite the'extra dialing. . which would give such authority.to.the- PSC Because of Jerry, L. Preston's intervention, a solving the problem for years to Which is probably why some ithatiiU'r directors Also, state .Sens. John Chei ty. D'-Clio. and plan to institute overlay area codes in the 734 area told the Observer they hadn't heard one way or the Dianne Hyrum, D-Onondaga. have'a.-iked the PSC - which would have meant dialing 1 plus the area come. other lit Jin their memberships about 11-digit dial­ to petition .the KCC u> grant Michigan-authority in code plus the number (11 digits) every time you Jack Kirksey ing. made a local call - has been put on hold, probably determining'ari-a codes and othe.'r-aspects of tele­ —Livonia rnaxor Several echoed the response of Lori. Rrist. direc­ phone numbering. '-.• until later this year. , tor of the Westland (chamber of Commerce, who . Put Murphy of tlw, /:Ya->.* r ere ;\\-u--s-pi[pti\s von- Under the plan, 1 it-digit dialing in the 734 area .said, 'This is the first I've heard of it.". ttibu'hd to this article. would have. been, optional beginning July 8 but Many scratchpads Preston of Flint said'the new ' mandatory on Nov. 4. There also would be the potential for reprinting .area codes aren't needed: In the r -- - In the 313"area code, optional 11-digit dialing business, cards, letterheads and forms. "It can hit, 810 area, for example, "there are f was to begin Nov.. 4 and become mandatory on . some businesses hard," said Sarah Hubbard; Lans­ enough phone numbers" going '. j : Feb.'4., •:••;• ing lobbyist for the Detroit Regional Chamber. ""If unnsed that "every man, woman It would have begun.optionally back in February they've got 500,000 pieces of letterhead and they and child.over -IG can have one." in the 810 area, where Flint is located, and become find out. this is a change, they have 500,000 Me believes the problem stems mandatory on May 6. scratchpads;" she said. from deregulation of local-tele­ But Preston, who's president of the Flint Area In the last six years, Wayne County has seen the phone service. When the FCC Convention and Visitors Bureau, protested there 313 area code split into 31-3 and 734 while in Oak­ approved deregulation, it decided had been no public'hearing when the plan was land County, 313 has/gone from that to 810 to 248. that new local service -providers drafted^ -' "It's ridiculous/' said Linda Jolkdeur, a Farming- would be issued blocks of 10,000-. As a , the North American Numbering toii-Fannington Hills Chamber of Commerce mem­ phone numbers, "never envision- . Plan Administration suspended instituting new ber. ;•• '•:_ : • '.."•;' ing there would be" the dozens of . area codes pending'a Federal Communications -Rodney'Gridery president of the Livonia Cham­ local phone companies now in !• f - Commission ruling, probably later this year. ber, said reprogramming of its Livonia businesses existence'. According to the original-plan, an overlay area database would be""a lot of time and expense." As a result; he said, a lot of .the code-.- 278 in the 73.4 area, 679 in the 313 area - And Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey said a major; numbers are going unused - as would have been assigned new local servicecus­ part of the problem is "that ho one is addressing many as 350,000 numbers in 810 tomers, including those getting cellular phones', the causal factors" behind the proliferation of area alone, because of unused prefixes (the first three digits in a phone pagers, alarms br fax or Internet numbers. Older codes. • . ••'•.'..-•'. ': number I. • numbers wouldkeep the 734 or .313 axles. "Most of the energy seenis to be directed at Furthermore,* prefixes ending in . That means businesses adding extra telephone schemes like overlays that make .life'difficult for 00 - such as S00 and 300 - also CLfSk numbers; would have, two area codes, requiring the users-and. there isn't any effort focused at solving aren't used, norare those ending the problem for years to come," he said. expensive reprogramming of telephone systems. in 11, except for 9-1-1, he said. / y Seniors get help in memoirs

When seven Madonna University nursing out where Lmet grandpa," Royster said. University, nursing, and the Felician'Sisters, , students reached out to older adults at the Participating were students from the which is a commitment to serve others. com St. Rose Senior Center in Detroit, a portion course Nursing 331: juniors Nicole Cartinar The students made four visits to,the St, of history was brought to life. The students of Macomb County, Lillian Durecki of Gar­ Rose Senior Center. During the first two vis­ assisted in.a project, called "Memory Lane," den City, Nicole Polite of Detroit, Kelly Przy- its, each student interviewed a senior. At the which was developed by the center to .give gocki of;Doarborn, David Walters of Water- end of the second visit, the students asked seniors "assistance in writing and publishing ford, Jenny Webb of Northville and Patrice their seniors to choose a health.related topic something of their life story, including their Wjngo of Detroit, with the help of Ann Marie that they wanted to kiio.w more about. The faith, accomplishments, desires and words Knoerl, adjunct clinical instructor. third visit was a teaching-learning session. they want to leave behind." Nursing 331, Family and Community as the students presented a personalized Olivia Royster, a frequent visitor at the St. Health Concepts in Nursing I, focuses on the Rose Senior Center, was eager to volunteer •application of fundamental nursing practices teaching plan on the health topic their senior for this project. "This was a great experience with families in the context of community. chose. On the fourth and final visit, the for me. The students were very friendly and I This project gave the students the opportune-, seniors, were given a book detailing their Jacobsons got to put my history into words. My grand- ty to practice what they have learned in class lives that they were able to take home and kids will be able to read about me and find and to .carry out the missions of Madonna share with their families and friends.

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SHOpp|NG HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 • OPEN SUN AT NOON www.faootisorts com Aft(W) the Qbmervtr & Eccentric! SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2000 Madonna University bash is truly one for the books Going once, going twice .. For­ The Red Wing suite, which • MIchMt Kranson of get about it. At Madonna Uni­ included food and drink, netted versity's annual dinner auction, $10,500 while the Notre Dame Grotso Point* collected it was likely long gone. journey fetched $10,000 as the the top prize In • raffle . More than 450 bidders took auction's high ticket items. part in the university's 12th A Knabe piano with player for a 2000 Cadillac annual "Around the World ... piano disc system generated Sedan DeVllle donated and Beyond* Scholarship Dinner $5,000, while a chance to be a by Don Massey. Auction April 28, which netted fighter pilot for a day - flying .$330,000. Money raised will with an instructor in one of two replenish the Madonna Universi­ Marchetti SF 260 NATO air ty Scholarship Fund. combat trainers - brought in Al Long Ford and Sodexhd-Maf- More than 1,000 items went $2,500 each. riott served as sponsors of this up for bid. Those ragged from a A Northwest Airlines trip to year's event,.which was chaired jetrprovided, accommodations- Italy for two went for $1,250 by Tarik and Helen Daoyd. paid excursion to South Bend,. while a flight and accommoda­ Leonard, Margaret and Patricia Ind., to see a Notre Dame foot­ tion paid journey to New York Vier served-as honorary chair­ ball game, to a Joe Louis suite for four drew $1,800. persons, for 20 for a Red Wings playoff Don Massey Cadillac, North­ Michael Kranson of Grosse game. west Airline, Kimcraft Printers, Pointe collected the top prize in a raffle for a 2000 Cadillac Sedan DeVille donated by Don , STAFF PHOTO BV MAtTTnrwtjunjNGCT CITY OF GARDEN CITY M.assey Cadillac in Plymouth.. The car raffle alone brought in Madonna crowd: Honorary chairpersons (left to right) Leonard Vier, Patricia Vier, ORDINANCE #99-047 $114,600, with tickets going for arid Margaret Vier, along with Carol Bridges and Jean Shapero, visit at the dinner NOTICE OF ADOPTION $200 each/ auction. • .''..' PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, May 1, 20O0, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinance: ORDINANGE NO. 9W>47 Westlandrecognizes beautificationwork AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 92005, KNOWN AD THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITV, SPECD7ICALLY THE ZONING MAP OF Mayor Robert Thomas' office nominees will include many of Mayor Robert Thomas, Beautifi- a certificate, a $25 gift certificate THE CITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING will accept nominations for land­ the same criteria but will also be cation Awards, City of Westland, to Westland Shopping Center CLASSIFICATION OF THE EAST 110 FEET OF LOT VI scaping beautification awards based on cleanliness and overall 36601 Ford Road, Westland, MI • and a yard sign. AND 28, EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET OF LOT 27 AND 28, from Monday, May 15, through appearance of grounds surround­ 48185.. :: The first-place, nonresidential ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 43 FEET OF LOT 28, Friday, July *28. ing businesses. Residential, winners will winner will receive a plaque and ASSESSOR'S FOLKERS LITTLE FARMS SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED AS PARCEL I.D. #010-01-0027-003 FROM R-3 Judging for residential nomi­ Condominiums and apart^ receive, for first place, a plaque, a sign, while second- arid third- nees will focus on overall appear­ ments will be judged in the non­ dinner for two with the mayor place winners will be given cer­ '.;• • TOR.1. •;.. ance of front and back yards,.. residential category. via limousine, and a winning tificates and yard signs. THE CM' OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: including flowers, color combina­ To submit a nomination, call yard sign; for second place, a cer­ Awards will be given during a 'THAT ORDINANCE NO. 92-005, THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR tions, trees and greenery. (734) 467-3200 between 9 a.m. tificate, $30 dinner certificates ceremony which has yet to be THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, SPECIFICALLY THE ZONING MAP OF Judging for nonresidential . and 5 p.m. weekdays or write to and a yard sign; for third place, scheduled. THE CITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE EAST 110 FEET OF LOT 27 AND 28, EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET OF LOT 27 AND 28, ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 43 FEET OF LOT 28, ASSESSOR'S FOLKERS LITTLE FARMS SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED AS PARCEL ID. #010-01-0027-003 FROM R-3, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-l, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. REPEAL c\\ 2000 The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Garden City, specifically the zoning map of the City, as said map relates to the zoning classification of the East 110 feet of Lot 27 and 28, except the East 30 feet of Lot 27 and 28, also. l\csrr\<' this tlatr I 'or a head start except the North 43 feet of Lot 28, Assessor's Folkers Little Farms Subdivision, de?cribed as PARCEL I.D. #010-01-0027-003, FROM R-3 TO R-l as previously.adopted by the City, shall be repealed on the effective date of this Ordinance. The repeal of this zoning classification with respect on ii mval new millennium! to said parcel does not affect or impair any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or any liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred prior to the time enforced, prosecuted or inflicted. All ordinances or parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith be and Take charge of your career and future in 2000 and attend one of our upcoming recruiting the same hereby are repealed. open houses: PUBLIC PURPOSE This Ordinance i» declared necessary for the preservation of the public Choose Success! peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Garden City Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. and is given immediate effect upon its publication. SEVERABILITY 12434 12 MUe Road 128 North Center This' Ordinance and the various parts, sentences, paragraphs, sections .and. clauses it contains are hereby declared to be severable. Should any Warren, Ml NortiwIHo, Ml part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause be. adjudged unconstitutional or Hosted by Scott L Evans, Hosted by Todd D. Knickerbocker, invalid by any court for any reason, such judgment shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance afi a whole or any part thereof, other than the Investment Representative Investment Representative part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. Furthermore, should the application of any provision of this Ordinance 810-558-5631 248-348-9815 to a particular property, building, or structure be adjudged invalid by any court, such judgment shall not affect the application of said provision to independence. Higher earning potential. Top notch support Those are just a few of the advantages any other property, building, or structure, in the City, unless otherwise stated in the judgment, you'll enjoy as an Edward Jones investment representative. Don'tmiss this chance to discover Effective/Date why Edward Jones is ranked No. 7 in Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For listing. Made.and passed by the City Council of the City of Garden City, Wayne County, Michigan on this 1st day of May 2000, and effective upon Start the new millennium with a new career and enjoy the lifestyle and future you deserve. Give publication as required by law. us a call today so we can reserve your spot. We are currently looking for qualified individuals to This Ordinance Bhall be in full force and effect fixim ami «fUi its, passage and publication according to law. open additional uffices in Detroit and the surrounding area Adopted: May 1.200O, «MW.(onetD(iponiwlly.cDm Edward jones Publnh: Miy 7,3000 An Equal Opportunity £mp)oytr Serving Individual Invwtor* Sinon 1871

CITY OF GARDEN CITY WHEREAS, all veteran organizations have designated May 11, 12 and 13, • Item 04.00-12« REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 2()00, aa the date set-aside in Garden City for Poppy Days 2000, Moved by.Dodge,'supported'by Wia'cek: RESOLVED: To .ny.trd' t-mergency MINUTES NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City approval for Hewing Kehab 'Cuse #000203 to Arthur Nelson Plumbing &. of Garden City recognizes, celebrates, and encourages the Heating in the amount of $3,200.00. AYES: Mayor Showalter, Crmiicilmember.-, APRIL 17, 2000 purposes of all veteran organizations and the designation of May Kaledas, Wiacek, Dodge, Lynch and 'Gora. NAYS: Councilmembcr Briscoe. 11, 12 and in, 2000, as Poppy Days in Garden City, Michigan. ABSENT: None. REGULAR MEETING •AYES: Unanimous Motionj>assed. ABSENT; None ..• KemJM&hiM Present were Mayor Showalter, Couneilihembers Kaledas, Wiaiek. Podge, Moved by Lynch, supported Hy Dodge: RESOLVED: To approve ihe following. Lynch, Briscoe and Gora. Absent none. • item tH-waas Moved by Kaledas, supported hy Lynch; RESOLVED: To approve the following SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION Also present were'Acting City Manager Whitwn and TreaaureWCity Clerk resolution: Ordinance No. AB9-09S Beitis. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Manager has •certified that, there is • iwailnble for Th« Mayor announced it wu time for Public Discussion for items not CITY OF GARDEN CITY, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN appropriation, moniew in excess of those in th*1 currt-nt budget, on the agenda* MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH and • Curt Stevens, of Garden City, still has many questions regarding the WHEREAS, the safety of all Michigan motorists is an i*sue of enduring WHEREAS, additional monies are'needed in various sicniuntx..03 of the City'Charter exempts ordinance* dealing .with keep their vehicles inspected and obey our current laws relative • * Bill Harrison, of Garden City, is seeking more feedback pertaining to the the budget, appropriations, und the levy of taxes from the to operate safety equipment, and modular home requirements of other legislative enactment*, and • Richard Pickens, of Garden City, has additional questions receding the WHEREAS, motorcyclists promote highway safety through education and above issue WHEREAS, these specific enactments' undur Section 6 09>,V ure not encourage other vehicle operators to be cogniiant of motorcycle**; permanent in nature and need not be compiled in the City Code • Bob Gilbert, of Garden City, disagrees with decisions made by the City and ,-. regarding the modular home. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City of • Herman Bersano, of Garden City, requests information regarding water WHEREAS, in Michigan, there are 431,360 motorcycle operators, and 119,126 Garden'City hereby adopts' the following form for this overpayments to the City of Detroit and sewage overpayments to Wayne motorcydes The safety of our motorcycle nders is everyone's supplemental Appropriation und also lor the parage of those County, concern ordinances exempt from the requirements of Section fi 03 of the • Arlene Green, of Garden City, wartU to know the procedure for. receiving NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of City Charter information from the City, Garden City, that during the month of May, education of THE CITY COUNCIL OE GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS; • ItattOHXr-m motorcycle safety will be a top concern for the State of Michigan Mrtfljdfry Lynch, supported by Kaledas; RESOLVED; To approve the minutes of and for the many.motorcycle advocacy groups that we have in The 1999/2000 fiscal year budget is hereby supplemented by appropriating the the meeting of April 10, 2000 AYES; Unanimous. ABSENT: None Michigan ABATE of Michigan, Inc. (American Bikers Aimed amount of $¢0,000,00 and authorizing the expenditure of thiit money in the Toward Education), in particular, will continue their advocacy of following departments, office and agencies lint«>tt The Mayor announced it wan tine to receive communications from motorcycle safety during May, and be it further Boards and/or Cosnnaission*. AiXGUNTNQ, ACCOUNT .NAME AMOUNT RESOLVED, (hat a copy of this resolution he transmitted to ABATE of No communications from Boards and/or Commissions were received Revenue; Michigan, Inc in recognition of May 2000, as Motorcycle Safety 79O-7»0-5»8.OO0 Library Grant SoO.OOO.CK)' • ItWstWtt-lK and Awareness Month. Moved by Kaledas. supported by Dodge: RESOLVED: To approve the following AYES Unanimous Expenditure: resolution: ABSENT: Non* 790.790-9fiO.000 Reserve WO.OOOOO RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING The Council as a Whole discussed the following items AYES Unanimous ABSENT None POPPY DAYS IN THE 1 Housing Rehab Case »000102 CITY OF GARDEN CfTX COUNTY OF WAYNE, 2 Hotwiing Rehab Cane #000203 • lt«m Qi-Oo-WO STATE OF MICHIGAN fl Supplemental Appropriation Moved by Kaledas, supported by WUeek RKSOLVED To ruli f«r A Special Workshop for April 24, 20OO at 7 00 p m. in Council Chamber* to rtincu*s the WHEREAS, all vpf/trnn organizations serve to honor veterans who served the 4 Special Workshop T United States during times of conflict, and ft Metricom. romputer system AYES l nt*mmom ABSENT None WHEREAS, not only have memo*™ of these organisation** have nerved with • iftsftfifcJMhltf The meeting wni« then adjourned distinction in th* armed forces of the United States hut KIKO Moved hy Dodge, supported hy Gors RESOLVED To sward the hid for Housing Al IVSdNM BETTIS provide significant .and important comrournly services to the Rehab Case #000102 tn Reeonstnuetton, Inc., in the amount of $9,075.00 Tren*,urer/Ci(.v Clerk nfijrena of Garden City, and AYES' Unanimous ABSENT None Futitoifi: **** 7 aionii m^mm w^w<

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BY RiCtURO P£AHi of which are expected to result in newer roads are being kept in Ford Road and Hineu Drive in John Roach,, county roads Regarding othek county pro- 91K/V WRTTSR rp«ari#o«.homecomni.i]et lane closures only - will involve good condition," he said. Dearborn Heights, will cost department bpoke«uian. jeet«, Roach said reconstruction resurfacing of a portion of Beech The county roads department about 25 percent more than the The project is expected to be of the Northville R&ad bridge The resurfacing of a section of Daly Road in Redford; Inkster also is trying "some new con­ $500,000 that the bUcktopping completed by July 30. over the Middle Rouge River in Six Mile in Redford Township is Road in Dearborn Heights and struction and maintenance tech­ would have, but it will last up to The other four project**, th^ir the Plymouth and Northville scheduled to begin Monday, the Westland; Cherry Hill Road in niques that may change the way 20 years rather than asphalt's 12 bounda'riesj, btart/completiun Township!* area lit expected to be kickoff to county-sponsored road Garden City and We*tland and we do some things," McNamara to 15 years. dates and coat, are: completed later this spring. Traf­ construction projects for season Mill Street in Plymouth city and added. The Six Mile Road project, M Beet-h Daly between (Jrand fic is being routed onto Hines 2000 in western Wayne. Northville Township. » . One such project will involve Drive, starting Monday in Redford runs River and Eight Mile Road, May Th* $640,000 undertaking, .:• The projects are part of what an experimental procedure Me aUo said work is continu­ between Inkster and Beech Daly 11 to July 30, $397,006; part of the $f>6 million in road County Executive Ed McNamara called "whitetopping,* in which roads and includes rebuilding ing on a new 1-mile section of • Inkster between Van Born construction and preservation described as a "much more com­ four inches of new concrete is the bridge deck over the Upper Morton Taylor Road, from War­ and Annapolis, May 16-Julv 30, efforts planned for the year, is prehensive approach to improv­ placed over an old road which Rouge River, which requires ren Road south to Ford Road in Oije of five resurfacing projects ing our road system. normally would have gotten four closing Six Mile to through traf­ $200,000; ; . -' Canton Township. slated to begin this month in the "More gravel roads are being inches of asphalt (blacktop). fic. : • Cherry Hill between Wayne Another project, involving Observer area. paved, more old roads are being The procedure, scheduled for a Vehicles will be routed to Road and Merriman, late May-- . Haggerty. Road between Hines The other county projects - all rebuilt and resurfaced and section of Outer Drive between Seven Mile or Five Mile, said Aug. 30, $1.1 million; and Drive and Plymouth Road, is to • Mill Street between Ply­ begin later this year. mouth and Northville.Roads, . Also, Haggerty; in Canton, "Mayi6-July 15, $243,000, : between Warren and Ford,.is to an Only 'minor to moderate road be widened this year. . delays are expected, Roach said. BYMIKEMALOTT sored by Rogers, would create a or technical training costs," "When I introduced this idea HOMKTOWN NKWS SERVICE tax-free, savings plan that could Rogers said of the plan. "This is mmalotttfhomecomnt.net last year, we heard from hun­ be used for tuition and fees at an investment in the future of dreds of people who were wor­ What Mom really wants any college or technical training Sending kids to college can be Michigan families. Education is ried they would not be .able to institute across the country. the foundation of our American expensive. afford college costs for their chil­ for Mother's Day,. • The plan would allow anyone -• Dream." . Even the state's -vaunted dren," he said, "I understand a meal somebody Michigan Education Trust col­ parents, grandparents, etc. - to The account, could be used for their concern and their anticipa­ lege savings program can carry a start a savings plan for a young­ all costs related to college, ster with as little as $25 cash. tion of getting this program else prepared! hefty price tag requiring par-, including room and board and r The saver could add to the The Hilton Novi invites your family to |oln us for a .Mother's Day ents to plunk down a lump sum books. ••'"'• started." account through payroll deduc1 Brunch buffet. 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In this case the liX> »io;r> nuht U S • jnd wt'fc t\p.ir.di-s; ^jiiiirkiniK Tii r«rn physician you are to see can perform a procedure or undertake a treatment beyond me h«»" >oU i*n j^m m riH- £r.i«it!, yoj Jrc ir,\,icJ lo I'.iend in Optn IIOUH- in \ht nc!rv;t »ri-.v capabilities of your own doctor In rreuroatotogy, the .most common referral Is to an orthopedtc FrinrbiK Information Open Hou*c surgeon tor a knee or hip replacement, because medical therapy wrn no longer sufltce. WrilntwUy M«y 14lh These decisions by. your doctor are often complicated matters. For example, you may 1 k»rut«y, Mty )llh present with numbness in your hand. If the underlying cause is a pinched nerve, then 4:10 PM -8:10rM consultation will be with a neurologist if the problem comes from poor blood supply, seeing a vascular surgeon is in order. 1'iT i::- • r'c ;-/.-1 •..>':.-!, ,c,i ;,< n-ync w.ir r\.Kc (•>';-.*-« y*'.'. l-nrtn-^Tci *ti J5' The point is that your physician must know enough about your problem, even if uncertain L k. ,,, :,; ,• >,l ••;, .r w M * imikt'' .-^ tew about it, !o make a referral or consultation to the proper specialist. Next your doctor must decide who is the appropriate person tor you to see. There are many orthopedics, a number c< neurologists and more than one vascular surgeon. 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SCENE BYBRADEMONS had people on, We made some big plays couldn't get the hit we needed," Harri­ SPORTS WHITEB b«mon«@oe.homecomm.net • GIRLS SOFTBALL and looked like a poised team." son coach Mike Teachman said. "We MU adds 2 cage recruits Harrison center fielder Kristin also tried to go to the bunts and could­ It was a nail-biter, just like a late- Schrock came up with a defensive gem n't execute them. Madonna University men's basket* just four hits, while fanning five and night Stanley Cup playoff overtime walking just two (both in the sixth in the bottom of the seventh. "I figured it would be.a 1-0 or 2-1 ball coach Bernie Holowicki game. Lots of defense and low scoring. With one-out, she caught a fly off the announced the signing of two new inning). . • ballgame. And'in a 1-0 game the,team But this was girls softball. set Friday The lone run came across the plate in bat of Courtney Cross and cut down recruits — Joe Green of Southgate afternoon under the warm sun. pinch-runner Renae Ritz at home plate that wins doesn't make the last mis­ Anderson and Garden City's Jess the bottom of the eighth. take. This time host Livonia Churchill Lead-off batter. Sallie Kuratko sin­ with the potential game-winning run to Webb.. emerged the winner in eight innings keep the game scoreless.' "But overall it was a pretty good soft- gled, went to second on a wild pitch ball game." Webb, a 6-foot-4 forward, earned against Farmington Hills Harrison, 1- and took third on groundout to second. In the second inning, Harrison's All-League honors for the Mega Con* 0. • Christine Fones then popped a slow Jenelle Welling and Emmett each sin­ Harrison, like Churchill, has been in ference Blue Division champions. Churchill notched its ninth straight shot to the right side of the infield. The gled, but were left stranded. some close battles this spring. Greene, a point-guard, made All-Mega, victory to move to 9-2 overall and 3-1 in squibbler was mishandled as she beat The final out came when Misiak "Four of our losses are by one run or All-State honorable mention (Detroit Free the Western Division of the Western the throw to first base, scoring Kuratko threw past catcher Sheila Gillies, but have come during the.last at-bat," Press) and All-Metro honorable mention Lakes Activities Association. with the game-winner. the Churchill sophomore backstop Teachman said. (Detroit News), Harrisun falls to 5-5-1 overall and 3- "We've been in some pressure situa­ recovered the ball in time to pick off The win keeps Churchill in the West­ He also plays baseball where he was an 1 in the division. tions this year and have had a lot of pinch-runner Ellery Diem at the plate. All-Region selection. ern Division race, one game behind Churchill sophomore pitcher. Meghan close, extra inning games," said In the fourth, Kelly Taylor double unbeaten Plymouth Canton. Both Webb and Greene join Livonia Misiak averted jams in the second, and Emmett collected her second hit on Churchill coach Dana Hardwidge, "Our division does not have a weak Churchill's 6-4 second-team All-Observer fourth and seventh innings to pick up whose team beat Westland John Glenn a bunt with one-out, but both runners forward John Bennett as MU basketball the win. She struck out 12, scattered on Wednesday in eight innings, 3-2. were frozen when Misiak struck out team," Hardwidge said. "Any time you recruits. six hits and did not walk a batter. "We dodged some bullets early in the the next two hitters. show up, you have to play hard to win Madonna finished last season with a 4- Harrison senior left-hander Lindsey garae and then they (Harrison) started Harrison's bottom half of the batting the game. 28 record, 2-12 in Wolverine-Hoosier Ath­ Emmett, who had won divisional dodging some later on. order went 0-for-12. "Emmett is a pretty good pitcher. letic Conference. games on her two previous birthdays, "I thought our defense came up big in "We had runners at first and third, And a left-hander always makes.it a was equal to her counterpart, allowing the beginning of the game when they second and third and one-out and little bitharder."

Indoor soccer champions •***? The Livonia Family Y Meteors, an under-13 Little Caesars six-on-six girls soccer team coached by Frank Baker, recently captured the under- 14 division at Total Soccer in Wixom. Members of the Meteors, who racked up 42 goals en route to the title, include: Annie Bernacki, Lauren Brodie, Amanda Carlisi, Mandy Haw- ley, Lauren Hess, Kim Herbst, Ele Keeler, Julie Mitchell, Jenny Perkins, Tracy Repoz, Lindsay Rowe, Stefanie Stephens, Sandy Swish and Maggie Vaillancourt. The assistant coach and trainer is Jeff Bobo. The team manager is Paulette Baker. National Judo champs Alan Panaackia of Livonia took firsts in 'two.Rata divisions at the U.S. Judo Inc. Naitonal Champi­ onships April 28 in Houston, Tex. Panaackia and partner Mark Pasquinelly of Maumee, Ohio finished Softball action first in- both the Ju No Rata (forms of gentleness) and Goshin Jutsti (forms of self defense). Playing tag; Livonia Last month the duo captured the Churchill's Christine Michigan State Championship in No Rata, Goshyin Jutsu and Koshiki No Fones (left photo) tags Rata (forms of antique). They also fin­ out Westland John ished first in Itsutsu No Rata (forms Glenn runner Jenny of five) and second in Ju No Rata at Lock at second base. the Ohio State Rata Championships. Meanwhile, Glenn's Both Panaackia and Pasquinelly Ruthie Kieltyka (bottom practice at the University of Toledo under instructor Tony Owed, a sixth photo) makes the catch degree Black Belt. in Wednesday's WIAA Panaackia and Brian Marks of Los game. See roundup, B2. Angeles, Calif, also compete in the \i~~~ -»„ ir-*„ J;.,:„;,.., U.,* u~A «-~ Burr Paotos n Ut«n Mncatu. 1,U(I. "V A^VU UlMi)4WU] Is*>* fr L»s*V4 W &&&&&&£& withdrew because of a knee injury to Marks. This was quite an accomplishment for the two of us," said Panaackia, 2000 ALL-AREA GIRLS GYMNASTICS who teaches at the Farmington Judo Club and has been doing Judo for 34 Whalers tame Colts years. "It would have been great if my other partner didn't pet hurt, but Trio of repeat Defense? Did sometKK.ly say some­ Whalers' lead 68 seconds-later, with" that's the breaks." thing ahout defense? his first playoff goal, assisted by It'wasn't in total ab'sense when defenseman Cole Jarrett, who kept a Collegiate notes the Ontario Hockey league Champi­ Colts' clearing attempt in the zone lead All-Observer team onship Final, between the Plymouth and then found Lalonde at the edge • University of Missouri-Rolla Whalers and ttu; Barrie (Ont.) Colts,' •of the crease. junior Liz2. Szkrybalo (Livonia opened 'Thursday- in Barrie. .But Barrie's Blaine Dowyn narrowed Churchill) was recently named MVP Youth domi­ defense definitely wasn't the rule in Plymouth's lead to 2-1 at the 9:41 of the women's soccer team. nates this AU^UKA arftMASTlCS this nail-biter. mark as the defense that had ruled •Kalamazoo College sophomore year's All- NIcoW Simonian, jumor, w*»i«no Gtcnn Comebacks from both teams the first 25 minutes of the game shortstop Teri (Livonia Steven­ Observer gym­ . Ui ftU|«f«W, »r»tO<. PfynwJth Cantor uddjpd to-the excitement, but it was began to melt away..-Fitzgerald's son) is second on the women's softball nastics team, Amy bfl«cQi[. >un*of, Plymouth Cwtton the Whalers who got the final .state­ first goal at 13:06 restored the team with 10 RBI, four doubles and which has only Bethany Bartmt.frMhrrtan, Ply S*t*m ment when Randy Fitzgerald .scored Whalers' two-goal advantage: three steals. She finished the year one senior. CHaia««*Matinf, aoohonwr*, Fwftnjngton his second goal of the game ;i9 sec­ ()<><>[dy assisted. Four of the with 23 hits and a .274 average bat­ €(*• Saymour, fr«n«HH. famrrirgton onds into the first overtime to propel Three goals scored in the first ?'. seven gym­ ting in the second spot as the Hornets Krtatfo plawicj, topnoowe. Farrokigtort Plymouth to a 5--1 triumph in front minutes of the third period, two of nasts are finished 7-19 overall and 2-12 in the HommAmJLtMDmoH of 4.081 Colt fans. them by Barrie, made it a one-goal either fresh­ Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic hawta*!* Janny Oafcmttft. Natatto Otoiko, The best -of-seven games series contest.-Mike Jefferson accounted Association. men or sopho­ MKo(* Whwa; CaKaa: Mri«tn ScMfk, M«g*l* mores. now comes UJ Plymouth' for (J;HIH\S for both of the Colts' goals, the first Nlcott Sfanonki &•«; taMH Aprtt Aaufrrto, Kvfaty Enaor, Ath- Two (7 today1 and'Three i7:30 p.m. at the 2:27 mark and the second, on Three hon- lay HMI« Jut* tkan/WayaK Krtston Cetfanti-'. WMtland atom Monday). the power play, at 7 27 Simon hoop camps orees are ri. XMa CMtnUo, Swan v«ttnm, Inbetween, Cixtldy got his second repeat selec­ For Fitzgerald, a fourth-year piny Wayne State University women's goal of the game and his sixth of the tions: Plymouth Canton senior Liz er whi) serve*, a* team enptuin. this basketball coach Bob Simon will hold In the Western Lakes Division II meet, weason'n playoffs have served as playoffs, a power-play marker Fitzgerald, Farmington United sopho­ two Mtuions of basketball day camps more Chelsea Keesling and Wayne- Simonian finished an all around score ot redemption. He-scored 1H regular assisted by Fitzgerald ami Hainian at Our Lady of Loretto School, located Wwtland junior Nicole Simonian. 34.25 after taking fourth on vault >S 7;; season goals: in 17 plnvolTgames, he Surma at /Vfy} at the corner of Six Mile and Beech Farmington'fl trio of gymnasts fifth on bars (ft.75); fifth on beam (8,9): and hns 11 Barrie knotted it with (v40 left in Daly roads, Redford 11th on YIOOT (fi.85). Indeed, he wcisn't the only Whaler regulation./Mike Christian getting includes sophomore Kristin Ulewicz 1 The first session is for boys and and freshman Clara Seymour. Ply­ "Nicole is one of the most dedicated ftv^ veteran to eoine thnnigli when neeut ml third period, lu'it /epfi ^topped Shel improved from beginning lo end -»'»*.• ai^vdys don Keete. ttie OHI.'s regubir season 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through ALL-AREA FIRST TEAM \1.1I that, it r;ime without wartimg Friday, July KM 4 fi3d a positive (ittiturte and 1¾ s<;ncncs .-lbciui The Whalers jumped on the Colts scoring champ tier sport and the tesnv Fitzgerald'* game w.uiner w.^ ^-.t The cost id $115 per sension. NteoJ* limonlin. Wayn*WMtland: The iinm the start, ontshooting the homo "When the pressure vvas on ^c twirnlicKj up by tteorge Nistas. who dropped a For more information, call Bob or John Glenn High junior was a state qualifier team 12 '«' in i't s< iweless opening' it well and heot, up wiih thp 1 o^nx'tMion.' pass hack to him for a wrist shot Donn* Simon at (313) 534*6992. in Division It where she posted scores of peruxl Chetaea K««iltng. Farmington United: i that, beat Barrie goalie Brian Fihley 9.15 (floor exercise). 9.0 (vautt) and 887b Kru (riHilii\, one ot t.h< aloremen- Keesling is a twotimr stfitr q,.Mii''fi ,vi OAI'V.'V, 1 36261 Schootcrnft Road, Livonia, Mi the vault (8.951. fifth on floor (9.05) and the -eennd period. Kris Yernnrj-kv two goals and twn assists /epp nliarourxl n\ the WlAA championships Sl't* 48150; or /tend Via fax to (734) 591 eighth on bavs r8.675) She stso scoted a and Fit/gerahl nsfiisle<1. made 29 sa\es for nymouth: Fmley t>ed for first piAC.*:. i^n vsu!t: stww^s w-',i,f,d 727$. 8.,35 on beam for an all around total of .J.iniio 'Talondr doubled the had 'Z.> for the Colt*, 35.025.. P)<>tt*4» ^f ALLAWA QYMNA1T*, B2 m^m atciw) The Observer & Eccentric/ Si MM*, MAY 7, 2000 Canton hurler Stewart stymies Franklin, 3-1

Plymouth Canton pitcher Laura Southfield Christian (11-13) defeated second inning. Clarenceville (5.-4) raised its Metro Stewart fanned 15 batters Friday as Lutheran High Westland (2-8-1) despite • GIRLS SOFTBALL Losing pitcher Stephanie Fedulchak Conference mark to 2-1. Western Lakea Activities Association two hits and three RBI by Heather Bailer. -^--^---^-^^^-^^^^^1^^-^1^^1^1111^^^^^1^^^^^4 also worked eight innings, allowing five •UOQETT 13, CLARENCEVILLE L2: On Western Division girls softball leader Heather Rose, the losing pitcher, gave hits and six walks. Wednesday, Clarenceville went to Grosse Erin Howard, who went the distance for defeated visiting Livonia Franklin, 3-1. up nine walks and 11 hits over four • LUTHERAN NORTH 6, LUTH. WEST- Pointe University. Liggett and was edged Mercy, took the loss. She struck out Canton i» 4-0 in the division, while innings. LAND S: Macomb Lutheran North (8-10, as Schiffman started and worked the first three, while allowing 11 hits and one Franklin drops to 0-4. The Patriots are The game was stopped in the fifth 4^0) squeaked out the Metro Conference four before Charrette gave up three in the walk. 6?6 overall. because of the 10-run mercy ruie. win Wednesday at Lutheran High West- fourth and two in the sixth to absorb her Patty Kolinski'added two hits for Lady­ Stewart's no-hit and shutout bid was Haller had a two-run double in the first land (2 7-1, 1-3) on Alley Rzeppa's two- first loss. wood, while Kathy Day and Cathie foiled in the seventh inning as Jenny inning and a RBI double in the third out bases loaded single. Clarenceville made a gallant comeback Rospierski each knocked in runs. UAnnunzio singled with two-out, stoled inning. Winning pitcher Emily Davidson, Ginina in the sixth with eight runs but fell two Mercy hurler Megan Fediuk won the second and scored on Rachel Bramlett's •CLARENCEVILLE 14, HAMTRAMCK 6: Russo and Rzeppa each collected two. runs shy of what it needed. nightcap, as she scattered nine hits and single. A nine-run.sixth-inning overcame a 6-5 hits for the, victorious Mustangs. Swider and Koernke each had three one walk over seven innings. She struck Canton got a pair of runs in the fifth deficit and carried Livonia Clarenceville Davidson gave up 10 hits and four hits for the Trojans while.Beth Marlow out seven. inning on two Patriot errors and a wild (6-4, 3*1). to the Metro Conference victo­ walks in Spinnings. She struck out five, -, doubled.. Rudd had four, hits for • Moros (2.-5), the losing pitcher went pitch. ; ry Friday against the host Cosmos. .. Lutheran Westland tied it with two Clarenceville. five innings, allowing nine hits. Briarma McNicholas scored on a wild Amy Schiffman, in relief of starter runs in the top of the seventh on a dou­ • HURON VALLEY 1115, MACOMB .... Krystal Shina and Carrie Brankiewicz pitch and Jenna Perino came home on a Taryn Charette, was the winning pitcher. ble by Jenny Glenn, and singles by Renee CHRISTIAN 10-5: The Hawks only got five each had two hits for,the victorious Mar- fielders choice. Angie Neu, who had Rachael Koernke, Melanie Rudcl, Jenny O'Brien, Heather Rose and Heather hits in the opener but theygot plenty of . tins. bpth Canton hits, made it 3-0 in the Swider and Beth Marlow each collected HalJer. . help in the form of 20 bases'on.balls to Fallon had. two hits, including "a triple, sixth when she singled, swiped a pair of two hits for the victorious Trojans. O'Brien and Rose each had two hits for eke out .the win. .. to .lead the Blazers. Wilkenson contribut­ bases and scored on wild pitch. Koernke also had two RBI. while the Warriors. The walkslethost Westland Huron Val­ ed an RBI double, while. Rospierski had ;Losing pitcher Tara Muchow also, Swider and Jessica Kennedy each had Rose pitched 6¾ innings, allowing-eight ley Lutheran overcome making nine an RBI single. hits and three waiks. -•,- worked all seven innings, fanning, nine four stolen bases. . errors, •.'"•";'. •CHURCHILL 3, JOHN GLENN 2: Sopho­ • CLARENCEVILLE 19, URBAN 9: Taryn and walking four. • LADYWOOD 6*2, MERCY 4-5: Livonia •Rachel Zahn won the game by doling Ladywood (4-10, 3^5) handed state- more catcher Sheila Gillies singled home. Charrette got back on the winning track : . On Wednesday, Franklin fell to out eight.hits, striking out three and ranked Farmtngton Hills.Mercy (13-2, 7- Christine Fones.with the game-winning just one day after she got off it. Walled Lake Central in a WLAA walking two. She also helped herself with 1) its first Catholic League Central Divi­ run in the bottom of the. eighth inning Charrette (3-1) worked the first three crossover, 11-0. two hits and two RBi. ••• sion loss of the season, 6-4 in the open­ Wednesday to give Livonia Churchill (8-2) innings Thursday and Amy Schiffman fin­ Kristi Marszalec was the winning In the second game, Huron Valley pitcher, tossing a two-hitter to go along er,, as sophomore catcher Meghan the Western Lakes crossover victory over ished up the final two of the mercy short­ Lutheran trimmed its errors and pounded with 12 strikeouts. She did not walk a Wilkenson had "a pair of triples, double visiting Westland John.Glertn (2-8). ened affair at Livonia Clarenceville. put eight hits as Zahn pitched a four-hit­ batter. and four RBI. : . Fbnes doubled to start the inning and ; The Trojans pounded out 13 hits while ter, walking four and striking out five. Jeanette Bertrand and Amy Sandrick Mercy came back to win the nightcap, Gillies came through with her second hit holding its opposition to just two. had the long Franklin hits. 5-2, on Alex.Duda's two-run triple which of the game. Clarenceville carved out a 10-5 lead The Hawks had 10 hits. Stacie Graves Kalie Miller led Central.with four broke a 2-2 deadlock in the sixth inning. Winning pitcher. Meghan Misiak struck through three innings and coasted home. went 2-for-3 with, a double and two RBI, hits, while Bridget Quinn added two. Ladywood freshman Shawn Fallon .(2- out 12 and did hot walk a batter, while ' Jenni Swider arid Nicole Martin each Lauren Marion went 2-for-2 with a double Nikki Zabkiewicz, the losing pitcher, 5), who. worked the first six innings scattering five hits. She also,singled in a •had two hits, including, a double, while and two RBI.. Y gave up five earned runs on 10 hits and before giving way to Shelly Moros, was pair of runs in the opening inning. Rachel Koernke had a double. Melanie Huron Valley remained unbeated,.7-0 six walks She struck out six. the winning, pitcher in the opener. She Senior shortstop Samantha Crews had Rudd had two hits, a single and a triple. overall and 5-0 in the.Michigan Indepen­ • S'FIELD CHRISTIAN 15, LtTTH. WEST- gave up. four hits, five walks and hit two a double and RB! single for Glenn. Julie Swider and Jessica Kennedy each stole dent Athletip Conference. Macomb Chris­ LAND 4: In a norvieaguer on Friday, host batters. Busch contributed-an .RBI single-in the four bases. • tian is 3-2 in the MIAC.

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on bars, sixth on beam and fourth on floor. At the state finals, Keesling was 19th in all-around competition. She was 15th'on floor, 17th on beam, 20th on vault and 31st on bars. She also set a" Farmington Harri-. son school record with a 37.10 all- around score during the season. "Chelsea made a name for herself last year, and she did the same things she did last year," Dwyer said. "Nobody is surprised by it any more. "She expects to hit nines in each event, and she does meet after Chelsea Keesling Kristin Ulewicz Clara Seymour meet. It's easy to take what she Farmington Unified Farmington Unified Farmington Unified does for granted, because she's so good and she always rises to the occasion. "(At the state meet),'I think she just got beat up a little. She had a back problem, and her body was realiy hurting thisyear. "But meet after meet she had the ability to.get over her pain and com­ pete, that's what I mean about her being a tough competitor." Kristin Ulewicz, Farmington Unit­ ed: Ulewicz tied for-fifth place on the balance beam in the Division 2 state meet with a 9.2 score. She also qualified in floor exercise, "She was one of our most consis­ Liz Fitzgerald Bethany Bartlett Amy Driscoll tent gymnasts last year, and she Plymouth Canton Plymouth Salem Plymouth Canton just picked up where she left off last year," Dwyer sard. "Her consistency Chelsea and Clara is they're club sixth (and final) qualifying score was 0irl«* whn Hirin't Y-nrTiR in 6nrl jn^t 3R e vault. In the WLAA Lakes Division, floor (9,15), seventh on bars (8.75) throughout her prep career tias bew she bad the best season average on and 12th on vault (8.65). injuries, Sne had a bad anKip SP'HM- ban. wtnany •anwix, rrymoutn sawm: that limited her at state meet a*? <» "She did what Chelsea did last Bartlett makes the future k»ok bright freshman and a brofen hand vii" year." Dwyer said. "She opened a for Salem gymnastics. lined her last year. few ayet. around the league and A freshman, she was easily the "She would have made it io st/ttr state. best the Rocks had. Their onty state both years, without question," sam "She !*•• to win as a team and qualifier, Bartlett competed in three Cunningham. "Sne ha* state i;'rwtii!i>i individual. At the and of the state events In Division I. Her best finish onship potential m any even! meet, the didn't place and one of came in the vault, she scored 9 7 to *She s doing a httlo c'uh wo-k the flfst comments she made was tie for 13th. nflht now Sh*'*) fioifig to do riiiif?,\ ?• OK, I heed to get a double twist on She also had an 8,5 in floor and a cent things " floor; i need to do a straddle back to 7.8 in bars At the state regional How ma^nifu out "> " Ki-'»?r> <'•'•" hand* on bar a She was- already ; meet, Bartteu narrnwry missed maV heattrvy and wp'rv? looting at r\ ryxei thinking about what she needed for /ng the cut for state meet in the Divi­ hie state champion.' answrred C'ui": next yeer, sion I all-around, scoring 35 3?5: In* ningham. • "One of the mc-est things about

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PREP BOYS TRACK & HELD RESULTS

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LIVONIA CmmCHiU 4S IL*». 15 4t; »00 Iwnaaa: J^*s, (ts,. 4* 2-j frar,c;ir: ; i,; * -^- :]<••. U ,-*••, f..rai_i,>. jfr'.r. May 4 at Canton 100 oa«h: f rtt .kmnvjn (Ps). 12 13; 200: Moi.xfe.'Otr*'- r-a.-'ttt'. . 1..-«i 4. 1,600 saiay: -AW* frhot put: M,Ke Gdurd 'LC). 50 feet, 4-. Jarnfi Bortshe fl.Sj. 24.1¾. 400: Oan' Ncirthvtlie. 3..1¾ 0. 3,200 r*i«>; NOM»-...I ;*! ir.'itufS; tli'i'yv Oduril (LC), 129-11; long Novara (t.S), 62.9: »00: BfaO Carroll (1.¾).. (¾ tifft; ivAiidfti.t. w^^tmiaMNii^^MftUt^: jump: Ugi) Ot-wumahua (PC;, 20 10, hlfll r 2-09 65; 1,800: Manvir Gm'iPSj, 4:4 :0. Franhltaii dual ma*t r*cofd: 0 4 .:„tai jump: Jordan Cnapirtari. (PCj, 6 4; pole vault: :.. -**f .I^JMiV.A^: *aty Rack, 5B; 3,200: Donnie Wi/rit" (Pbj. 10 22.2 400 0 ¾- Wt *»A Awstem Oivcior! Chapman (PC). 13 5 (school record); 110- relay: Steven van (Dan Hooery. Eartir-te, joe •-"••'•••• -^:^:::-v FARNWMT0N68 meter hurftae: Cnns Kalis (PCj, 16.2: 300 tubinsi-i, rVt;«e LiSnan-Jori;. 45.H8: BOO r»lay: tbm* WESTLANO JOHN OLENN 39 hur*»»; Kalis (LC). 41.3t 100 dash:'Jamte Stevensijn (Huceiy. Bartbhe. i,.ui.iinsv.i. . **»tf Cflrfla«A YtHtefc, 9> *•**; May 4 at Fanntngton Bonner (PC). J 1.1; 2O0: Qonntf (PC), 23 2; Lenardon). 1:33.05: 1,600 rotay: Stc-var.bon Shot.pMt: Rory Cmtennen (Pi. 41-7; di»- mmmm.m.tm fi*wfct> «*. 400: Jack Tucei (fC>, 5 2,1; 800: Jerfy (Novara. Nick - Soper, Lubmsk.i. St<.-,e c«»: Criltenden (f). J23 4; M(li Juma: >ere- AffiarWa Sj*fe*l**tl, DanlaHa Gaines (PC). 2:07.2; 1.800: Jason Rich- KtJc&Kcmetu, "3:39,6; 3,200 r«lay: Steven my M<«es (F(, 6 5; hmg jump: .'. (ilond (LC), 4:43.6; 3,200: ftichmond (LC). ton (N'ovara, !, Matt Isner. : 1'0:1S,4; 400 relay: Carlton (Borifiw, Nato Kecskenieti). 8:24.26', '.(F), 19-11: pole vault: Jen* F'ro^rick (F). 11- BaaaM*Hait»at-^ fa—*''A *W. • . ; •^wpeBFWTiT5 T^"^*"""^ Tf^ w *aj|aT^^ ^ f^^^FF". ' • 9 '1*^*^7*4, H(t*#tir«-" i<»k#» HCA:C.-Gary-tee.. Mike Parker), 45.1; 800 0; HOmatar hwtUa«: Ben Lukas(F), 15.6; ( Dual rrwt record*: S'Jo. en son. 4 1 o.er- ' ,.*».M».. 300 hurt***: Frederick (F). 43 6; 100 da^: r«l»y: Canton (K.J. Singh, Howe. Bonhcr. all, 2-1 WLAA-Ukes .Division; Satern, 2-?. •HiOWfPSBlim 'pi. iMPk-' W-wfc-43,5^ WRf Aotrvtt* Asaetfatto*; FraMHn, £ : Ma>es. (F). 11,1: 200: Todd Anthony (Fj, ParKsr), 1:34.7; 1,600 rainy: Can'lon (Dojg. .qveralK 1-2 WLAA-Lakes Division. 23.6; 400: Derek Hurst UGj, 66.1; 800: VfWlAiW. 4al WjQflmt .# JferUt •Kurth. Brian Page, Tucci, Aaron LaBeauj, N0RTHVIUE76 ,.:• UVQMAfTCViMMIt Utt , 3:39.8; 3,200 relay: Canton M *pJy»f»Jl^aatai»jWilirl»A9a>aj. -Ostach, Spmks. Anthony. Dustin Gressj. •' $tmMWM«w*: Katte Cart-. 1-2 WLAA-We&tem;. Canton. 3-1 overall, 3 0 inches: ditcui: Hensman (LF), 133 6; long ItfH. Will*'*! CiWraWna;, 4J» PJW A^.-IM^tl8||aTfiFlllaia^»a)*t> • 44.1; 800 r«lay: Farrnington (Ostach, - , son •iihfl'iitttaUiftf pH>nato, 41 aacrt in the WLAA's Western Division. Jump: Cornt'ilus (N). 19 4 «; high Jump: '.-' aat «aO»av : >:: y : 7 v Langstoh (N).. 11 3: 200: Langslon (N), '• «K.:>5; - :' : ' ':.-:'• Shot put: Mark Snyder (PS), 50 feet.': To&e. Chris McDonial), 9:02.8. ' TratratPB at tawwutal. 11 *M. W^ Waa«e»arjaaB.M|^tett»im.; - 23,4: 400: Kevin Schneider (LF), 52,0, 800: • Oaajiaem aaarafa: Mary flatti inch; dlwus: Snyder (PS), 1329; long Jump: ' Ouat meat record*: Farrnington, 1 3 over wBWW'aM TaaJrlaBf 'TWraMflkt' *•' $&& 1 Bf«z«H, 50; Sara Kana, $2; Gate CcSjle {PS), 19-3 -: Wgti jump: Ryan Brian Klotl. 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Tech' pionship round, with the first with two hits,' including a dou­ has vengeance on its mind, and swept Madonna, 10-7 and 11*1. game starting at 'A p.m. If neces­ ble, and three runs batted in. you'd better be ready to try and The losses left the Crusaders sary, u second game will be Mario U'Herin'went li-ibr-'A with, cage an enraged tiger. - played'at noon Wednesday.. •• S4U^ P^Uiait MnUDMl £s> * Mfr at «M> \svit h a "KM 1 VViiAC record; they two runs scored, and Dtrick That's the situation Madonna tmiu^ }i««Rri*0nn«iffl' teiW'wil.l^Irl wvv re 25-.10-. 1 ov'i'rall thiougb In Wednesday's li rst game Wolfe hud a run-scoring double. University's baseball team faced >l,...-,,1,.., against Tech, the Crusaders •. The second game was all Tech. • 3-0 girf« »oce«r victory "nUteMdty w^ritit^i" Thursday JohnGlacaiY .'•; "* Wednesday .whim it traveled to In Monday's opening round of managed to keep it close but Madonna scored its only run in Indiana Tech, Tech had.dimmed'" Thel<^dri^ti»!LKJwttto4-4owi*k the \VIIAC. ToiVniaincnt at Hat- could nevei' get in front of Tech the first inning, with Bob Hamp . l>e«to» l>^ coolrit»rt*d * gomi ikoA wMaMi for tfe* the. top .spot in the Wolverine- tie Creek's Hailev i'ark,Madon­ alter its three-run "third inning..' driving in Wolfe with an RBI er», who tdttitd «11 three during the ofMdunf IO Hoosier Athletic Conference with' na plays Spring Arbor while Dale Hayes slarttd and took the single. The Crusaders 'managed second haH1. ••-rr/^.i'. : an 18-4 record, -but one of its four 1 oss for Madonna, giving up nine : Aquinas meets Tri:Stafe. Both just four singles off Tech starter, Kn#tm LeazciyBBki and Michelle K«j»ri* al*o dupp*4 «i losses came against Madonna. games will be at 10 a.m. earned runs on.12 hits and three and winner, Brad Sparks,.who «ri'th. At 8:15 a.m., there's a.'5-ki.li)-. ment at (248) 942-3173 or Ridley Km try forms and additional Goatkeeoer Katherirte Keen posted the «hutbut. • The camp is limited to 40 play­ meter run/walk,,and at 8:45 a.m. at (24S) 474-0231... information may be obtained by • UIIMSJIAK NQftfM •, LUT>#ato« i*OTUa» 1: Lutheran H«ti Westland calling tournament director Jon feii to 3-5-1 wall in a Metro Conference defeat Wednesday to visiting ers pei; session.-"'. there's a. 10-K.run. Also, there's FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE For more information, call the chance to run the Triple Rethefbrdat.G24-1531., Mecorw Lutheran Monh.- Total Soccer in Wixdn'i is offer­ Keily 6uc2ek had the lone goal (or the Warriors from Angle Matthews. Clarenceville High School at Race tone mile, 5-K; 40-Kh ing a .six-on-s.ix flag football YOUTH LACROSSE THY0UTS ('248 )--473-81)2(5 or coach Bill There's even the free diaper dash league starting Thursday, July U.S. Lacrosse, the sport's gov­ Dyerat (731)2(31-0917. for toddlers under two years old. 13. " . • ": erning body in the United MENS HOCKEY RATINGS . Awards, and refreshments will Trophies will bb'awarded to States, has accepted two youth PREP BOYS TENNIS RESULTS '; A'men's'ice hockey league rat­ add to the Test ivi ties. Volunteers each league champion jnthe fol­ teams from Michigan to partici­ ing session for 30,- and 40-and- are needed to help with the lowing nge groups: 15-18, 19-30 pate in its National Festival. ? over players will be from 10-11 events., (.'all the Plymouth and 30-and-over. A boys U-13 and a boys l -15 REDfORO THURSTON 4 V'MCA. for registration or volun­ WAYNE MEMORIAL 4 a.m. Sunday. May 15 at the The team foe is $400 (14 play­ team representing Michigan will teer' information at i 734 ) 453- Ma) 3 -(rt Wa,rw Westlnnd Arena, ers allowed per roster).'The indi­ participate in the National 2901. '-' No. 1 *ing)«*: Soi ••;:.. ?-.:: ,.'. .'' •:<• ?.>,;<. P...:r- r v..:. >:..:• No'. 2: , -• Full equipment rrquiri'd. .The, vidual fe is $50. '•". Youth Lacrossfe Festival to be held at Kensaelear Polytechnic "H-JTA-.-: &?.''>i: No.'3: .. --<• i<.:- '.'.'•' •;. '>"., - -:•-.'• 1-'< •:• - No. 4: •'• cost is $10. BAY SHORE ROAD RAC ES Registrations will bo taken by Institute (RPIj'neare Albany. Va-^O'.'G l.'/>0. For -'more information, call The Traverse City Track Club phone at .',248 r 669-9817: or send N.V.,June..23-25. No,.l double*: :-;•:•: \ Or.iZ-, ... r';.- '-._... x'l ' .\ r .••'.:••, T •-. J--J..-:-. No. 2: Walt Fischhoff at < r.i\ > «44.-is sponsoring the 18th annual checks payable to: Total Soccer. Players.throughout, the state K-,'i.'.Hc vjCr/.s ntJ';:'J ?'.': o ' • .-.•: •>'•,• >.Cn, ;-.•.•. '•:• i. -'•-; .No. 3: :;- S2H1: '.'••' Bayshore Marathon and 10-kilo­ :50990 Wixo'in Road. Wixoin. Mi, are welcomed to try out for • RT.. (1 Cjv, G^i r il:v-. Dr., v. o . C 3 No. 4: •.•;•:'; O'V-r .G-' - I' . r .- UDYWOOD NEEDS FAIL COACHES meter road races on Saturday. -18393. Michigan Select Lacrosse, which s^'Gt; a3v-,:>.GC. 00 Livonia l.adywood High School May 27. JUNIOR GOLFERS WANTED will play in the Festival as Team Dual rr>e.' '.'.•••' c '-• -•>• • . •'•;'. • ; No 2.

'.For more information, call ath­ For more, information, call r Organizers of the IIAJC hope ers eligible for theU-15 team are k" [;'..,.: :-'.i. i>0. 00. No. 3; C\- .".'C-.-r-v'r i '.-. •:••' V:- ••-•. rr. i, - .: ' No. 4: •|2:jb911-H118. letic director Sal Malek at <7:M> to attract a record a record num­ those born in 1985 or 1986 while ^Jtfe iNfl C'jl. Cc-C, "C'l-r.nr. j-r -'L b : _ ' '591-232¾. OCC SEEKS VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS ber "of golfers to this year's local. those born in 1987 or 1988 ant? - No. 1 doubles: G-.i-;, C:-. .•r- " S?-e".'v do' ^ ?»'!". K. -•:•'• •-.•• '• .'.: '-: PLYMOUTH YMCA 10K, 5K RUNS . First-year Oakland Cojiirmuu- state and nat ional' tournament, eligible Ibr (he U-13 team. • No. 2; . ,'f ','.••• .: V- ••:,•. .; -.•- ..".-' ',:'. .j'1 '' •• r ;• ••-. - i.' .' ho. The Plymouth VMCA's 2 1st ty (!i'dh'.ge ^'.oinen's'vidleyiiall' .Last year' more than ] .00() For more information. ,\'i.-it So 4: :•

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Now is the time to dish wiggles that reminded botanists of electric blue of its bloom catches your on the ground are the thrushes..Most NATURE the next couple weeks to see the wood­ walk through the wood­ the pattern found on a brook trout, NOTE* eye. In the early morning, sunlight hits land wildflowers. are a brown or gray-brown with dark, lands. hence the name trout lily. Only the larg­ the fuzzy hairs on the steins and adds While you are looking down at the . brown spots on a white breast and belly. Sunlight penetrating er leaves will produce a flower that will another delight to yoUr visual experi­ flowers, be sure to listen to the songs of But even if you don't see them, their, the forest floor high­ be yellow in most cases, but can be seen ence. •-'.••. migrating birds feeding overhead. You clear tones ring through the woodlands. lights the many wild: in white on occasion. On slopes of rich woodlands there is may hear the buzzing of the black- Wood thrush have a flute like song that flowers that will sodh Large flowered trillium are favorites an obscure flower that hides under is throated green warbler that sounds is reminiscent of the phrase "*e-o- loose their blossoms. of woodland walkers because they are so heart-shaped leaves. Wild ginger flow­ something like someone saying the laaaavyy."' Old beech-maple forests showy.and ephemeral; . ers rest on the ground beneath the word phrase, "Trees, trees, murmuring Hermit thrush, Swainson's thrush have some of the best Like most woodland wildflowers their leaves. trees." Also, "'cheese, cheese, limburger . and the veery are also woodland song­ collections of wildflow­ blossoms (lie by the time the trees leaf Even when you lift the leaves to see cheese."- sters that will accent your wildflower ers. .. TIM out fully. But while they are blooming, the flower, its deep maroon color makes Another migrating warbler that has a walk. • \ .•• NOWICKI Woodland Hills Pre- the white of the bloom is like shiny it difficult to see. Early pioneers sug­ distinctive song phrasing is the chest­ Beautiful blue spring azure butter-' —•— serve in Farmington white chalk. ared this plant's roots and ate it. like a nut-sided warbler, flies, metallic green tiger beetles and Hills is a perfect exam­ Red trillium are just about finished candy. •.'.-'..-• Even with your eyes focused on the rusty orange angle wing butterflies will ple. In this woodlot-just south of f-696 blooming. They bloom earlier than their Miller Woods in Plymouth, Rotary. ground you may recognize, the lightly complement your visual and auditory on the. west side of Farmington road, W'hite cousin. Park in Livonia, Bicentennial Park in raspy song that sounds something like, woodland experience. • '" there are carpets of trout lily or adders Hepatica also blooms with the red Livonia, Hines Park in Westland and "Please, please, please to meet you Take advantage of this once a year tongue. .- trillium. Often low to the ground, hepat­ Heritage Park in Farmington Hills are Miss. Beecher." experience before it ends. On the smooth shiny leaves are. red- ica can easily go unnoticed, until the just a few more places to visit within Concentrating most of their activities

OUTDOORS CALENDAR calling Ed Wilczek at (810) 757- MICHIGAN FLY FISHING RANGES Mills, 1-800-477-3191. at Oakland.County Parks. Call 7365 or club President Rav Ban­ The Michigan Fly Fishing Club 2000 PERMITS (810) 625-6473 to register or for . CLASSES/ BALD MOUNTAIN bury at(810) 5&8-0310. meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and The 2000 Huron-Clinton v : more information. Bald Mountain Recreation Area CLINICS DETROIT ARCHERS OF WEST third Wednesdays of each month Metropafks annual vehicle entry in Lake Orion has shotgun PERMITS BLOOMFIELD at Livonia Clarenceville Middle (skeet & trap, sporting clays, 5- permits and boat launching per­ The 2000 Oakland County parks' Open shoot hours are from 1-5 School, Ipcated.on Middlebelt mits are on sale at all Metropark motor vehicle permits are on sale' FLY TYING Road between Seven and Eight stand), rifle, pistol* and archery p.m. Saturday and Sunday and offices. Vehicle entry permits are at all county park offices and Paint Creek Outfitters in Mile roads. Call (810) 478-1494 shooting facilities. Hours for 6-1.0 p.m: Thursday. For more $15 ($8 for senior citizen's). The many parks and recreation and Rochester offers a variety of fly for more information. archery and clay target shooting tying.classes for beginners and information, call (313) 825-2110. are noon to sunset Mondays and annual boat launching permits township offices. Cost is $25. advanced tyers. Call (248) 650- LIVONIA RANGE FOUR SEASONS Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to sunset are $18 ($9 for senior citizens). Call (248) 858-0906 or TTY (248) 0440 for more information or to The Livonia Archery Range is The Four Seasons Fishing.Club Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 Call 1-800-47-PARKS for more 858-1684. make a reservation for an open to the public. The range meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. the first . p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. information. Wednesday of each month at the upcoming class. features seven field lanes and Rifle range hours are 3 p.m. to NATURE PROGRAMS Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 . one broadhead lane and is open sunset Mondays and Tuesdays; : Two nature programs will be MORE FLY TYING Farmington Road, in Livonia. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays 10 a.m. to sunset Wednesdays; River Bend Sport Shop in South- Call Jim Kudej at (734) 591-0843 conducted at the Nature Center STATE PARKS and Sundays. The range is also and 10 a.m. to. 6 p.m. Saturdays field offers fly tying classes for for information. of Stony Creek Metropark (near STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS . beginners, intermediate and open Tuesdays and Thursdays and Sundays. Bald Mountain is Rochester): "May Migrants" is FISHING BUDDIES Maybury State Park, Proud advanced tyers. Classes will be by appointment only through the located at 1330 Greenshield Rd., scheduled for 8 a.m. Friday, May Fishing Buddies Fishing Club Lake Recreation Area, Bald held at various times. For more end of November. Cost is $4 for which is three miles north of the 12, where an interpreter will meets the third Tuesday of each Palace of Auburn Hills off M-24. Mountain Recreation Area, information and to register call adults and $2 for children. Livo­ guide you in a search for war­ month in Rochester Hills. Meet­ Call (248) 814-9193 for more . Highland Recreation Area, and (248) 350-8484 or (248) 591- nia residents shoot free of • blers, vireos and flycatchers dur­ ings are open to all anglers information.. . . Island Lake Recreation Area 3474. charge. The range is located on ing an early morning walk. "An (boaters and non-boaters). Call offer nature interpretive pro­ Glendale Ave., east of Farming- PONTIACLAKE Adult Night Walk" follows on DUCK A BOOSE CALLING ton Road. Call (734) 466-2410 (248) 656-0556 for niore informa­ Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Take grams throughout, the year. A The West Bloomfield Schools Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in for more information. tion. a two-hour, two-mile leisurely state park'motor vehicle permit Community Education Depart­ Waterford has rifle, pistol, shot­ BASS TOURNAMENT HURON VALLEY STEELHEADERS walk (for adults only) through is required for entry into all ment is offering a basic Duck & gun, and archery ranges. Range The 2000 Top Bass Tournament The Huron Valley Steelheaders woods and meadows to learn, state parks and state recreation Goose Calling class on Mondays, hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays will be held at various sites meets the third Thursday of each through Sundays. Pontiac Lake about the sights and sounds of a areas. For registration and addi­ beginning May 1 and lasting throughout the summer months. month at the Knights of Colum­ Recreation Area is located at spring evening: Pre-registration tional information on the pro­ through May 22. The one-hour The schedule is as follows: Sagi­ bus Hall, 27600 Hall Rd., Flat ' 7800 Gale Rd. Call (248) 666- is required for both events. For grams at Maybury call (810) classes will be taught at Orchard naw Bay, May 27; Lake St. Rock. Call Carroll White at . 1020 for more information. more information or to register, 349-8390. For programs at Bald Lake Middle School from 7:30 Helen, June 3; Wixom Lake, (734) 285-0843 for more informa­ ORTONVILLE RECREATION contact the Nature Center at . Mountain call (810) 693-6767. p.m.~8:30 p.m. Cost is $40. Con­ June 24; Sanford Lake, July 8; tion. Ortonville Recreation Area in • (810)781-4621.. For programs at Proud Lake and tact the West Bloomfield Schools Wixom Lake, July 22; Lobdell BASS ASSOCIATION Ortonville has rifle, pistol and MOTHERS DAY Highland call (810) 685-2187.- Community Education Depart­ Lake, Aug. 5;-Lake St. Helen, The Downriver Bass Association, shotgun shooting facilities. Stony Creek Metropark near For programs at Island Lake coll ment at (248) 539-2290 for regis­ Aug. 19; and Wixom Lake, Aug. a non-tournament bass club, Range hours are noon-5 p.m. Rochester will be the site of the (810)229-7067. tration information. 26-27. Guaranteed payoffs will meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday through Sunday. The "Annual Mother's Day Walk-a- JUNIOR OLYMPICS be awarded with amounts deter­ r Tuesday of es ery month at the Ortonville Recreation Area is Mom" on Sunday, May 14 from • The Oakland County Sportsman mined by the number of entries. Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call located at 5779 Hadley Rd. Call ' 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Take mom for a Club in Clarkston offers a Junior For more information, call (734) (734) 676-2863 for more informa­ (248) 693-6767 for more informa­ walk on any of the trails. "Walk- Olympic Archery Development 729-1762 or (734) 422:5813. WAYNE COUNTY tion. ... . tion. A-Mom" certificates will be . Program beginning at 1 p.m. on CUNTON VALLEY BASS SOUR awarded, and moms receive a Sundays. Call (248) 623-0444 for PARKS Clinton Valley Bass Anglers club The School for Outdoor Leader­ garden flower to plant. Pre-regis­ more information. COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS is seeking new members (boaters ship, Adventure and Recreation tration is required. For more Wayne County Parks offers arid non-boaters are welcome.) (SOLAR), a non-profit organiza­ METROPARKS information or to register, call 1- nature interpretive programs The club meets monthly at Gan­ tion interested jn promoting the METROPARK REQUIREMENTS 800-477-7756, throughout the year. Advanced der Mountain in Waterford, Call appreciation of outdoor activi­ Most Metropark programs are registration is requested. Call Mike Daly at (248) 666-8910 for ties, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the ACTIVITIES free while some require a nomi­ (734) 261-1990 to register and more information. DETROIT AREA STEELMEADERS first Tuesday of each month at nal fee. Advanced registration for more information. Detroit Area Steelheaders, Inc. METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS the Colony Hall in Southfield. and a motor vehicle permit are OAKLAND membership meetings are held Metro-West Steelheaders meets Call (248) 988-6658 for more . required for. all programs; Call (To sub/nit items for considera-- the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday information. the respective parks toll free at COUNTY PARKS tion in the Observer &' Eccentric * at Knights of Columbus, St. Pius of each month in the cafeteria at the following numbers: Stony COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS Outdoor Calendar send informa- X fil77 Chirac Rn«d in War­ Garden City Hitxb Srhno! Call Creek 1 S00 ill 7756' Indian A /i»»nn /*v-»*i F/wr *ri-^"n ••» n« i w< A ••. .. J»: A.iJ.... oot t 4....1 : ; •••••I . *.u • t4±4b^M 4 ******* V* *r« *>* »-"*4 M-tt-U M iti U^Vlf. ren. The public is welcome. More, Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- Springs, 1-800-477-3192* Kens­ motor vehicle permit are Birmingham, MI 48009; fax information can be obtained bv 5027 for more information. . SHOOTING ington, 1-800-477-3178; Hudson required for all nature programs information to <248) 644- V'il4 -j '

*» JLk.UA.. ROLL After 30 years, • I , WlW'g^wW'J! GWHNMI fofltwa, 323/Sttfc Pouf Bnwtg* ) p««*y **it»t»r •' m*;^&t>*m**^.toWV& \% The All-Star Bowlerettes 299 game in 3e7/*T*; ' . WM«M* 0»—>»: CfuHy t^rt*—, TEN FIN There will be jackpots and mystery games, league finished their season the semifinal *(**, 30* ' ' 2«/«82: fcatfw QM. a»i/63Sf Cjna * ; ALLEY so let's all have fun bowling while we help with an elimination match match. preserve the memory of the brave men and •taife-ttiZ, - - iMtbarrft, a 11/5*2; Mary ttsrvMC.,* dubbed the Clover Cup on •It is now women who fought in that war. mum 210/S7«; fiuw« TX«*i*, 209/ftOO, " May 1 at Cloverlanes in jWf* •*««*, • . "' !**••*Omrtilmtim****) ' £ 25 years •Here is some good news from the ever Livonia. And during the since the end a#4;t>oa; ft*r'•;'•.'•••:/•: Dw*fc ^jtqhi^WSfrLOO&lctwrt***^^ AL after 30 years of bowling, a Vietnam end. Ifi*!**^ - • :*W "•ww*,**** tww mm*mmy HARRISON having Htarted out in the Memorial, They all have had a wakeup call recently ^_. .., *«• 0Wi^:.Lsttrf'i(g*|wtf»•*.«•;. youth leagues at Southfield There is now as Columbia 300 came up with some moder­ flft^ftM*-. («.00^ »cfW»«NW: *a*»r t«P«<>, 7?a Bowl. an organiza­ ately priced balls that performed as well as ^ _^.a^Mi.-. trrr--w^iiirs^Mi«ir<^^iii. She comes from a bowling family, both tion formed . many of the top priced balls. Ife^SriuL^P1' —'H''..".":' -:''' -^%1 ^•W1)"* parents bowled as did all four kids, It was to bring this '."mUdb J^d/g^m'^^^^M, ^|^|T'jti^ki^lfiiih1 ' MkMBb' '^Mia*k. Fetch* of Uvonte Other producers, seeing that Columbia i-'^l •"•^^^?'fc ^*V^^'^^^^'"^ff' 'ff^^'^tf ?W^ rff'. idea to reali­ , A^^^MA •J^^^^k-\ her brother, Mike, who mentored her along toeeee he* flrtt perfect game could hardly make enough Messengers and • -, ."^^^^i^^^ir the way to becoming a very fine bowler, ty. Titanium Messengers to meet the demand, The ^1^¾¾¾¾¾ Chall used a brand new ball, the have focused to a tower price range. Brunswick Danger Zone 2000 and it worked Jaycees of Westland and Garden City will be to perfection for her. Mike Samardzija at having a "Bowling for the Brave" Bowl-A Most of these balls fall into about a $125 to KfcS bowling Supply drilled it up for her. Thon on Sunday, May 21 at Westland Bowl­ $150 selling price including drilling at most ing on Wayne Road. The event, limited to local pro shops. Pat now works as a sales assistant for 300 bowlers, will raise funds for this very Raymond James and Associates, a brokerage Brunswick has the Battle Zones, Bullet purpose, Minimum entry is $15 and that firm. and Missile, MVP Mike Aulby and includes food, When she's not bowling, Pat likes to play Vengeance in their Revolution line. •oftball and is planning to take up golf this A site in Lansing has already been select­ From Ebonite, among the offerings are the summer. She also bowls in the Suburban ed and the design has been approved. The Cat Line of Wildcat, Tiger. Puma and Pan- Lake* League at Drakeshire Lanes, the only Michigan Vietnam Memorial Foundation tera. * will build it when the necessary funds are woman in the league. raised. Meanwhile. Hammer now has the Spike. Novella White of Detroit bowled the other Storm recently came out with the Eraser 300 game of the day, and that put the icing The Bowl-A^Thon will go a long way to help get it started. in addition to Lightning Flash and Thunder oft the cake for her as she was a vital part of Each bowler participating can pick up a Flash, while AMF hits the lanes with the the record setting team, Turbo 2-N- Hawk and Track, Inc has the Pear! Stomp Igripa/Remerica, which had set a new all* pledge sheet at Westland Bowl or call (7341 time high series for women a few weeks ago 722-7570. The reversal in pricing does not mean there will not be any more expensive balls. Her team also captured the Clover Cup on Prizes will he distributed to the top three this same night, defeating Geno's Pro Shop, fund-raisers with a minimum value of $100. They are continuing to develop more balls 704-627, in a three-player format 'Novella'a Check-in will start at 11 30 am and the in the high end at over $200 which gives the teammate, Lisa McCardy came close with a event will begin at 1 p.m ., customer so many other options. wmmm mmmmm mmm

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in Sweat muilc: Above, Adrienne Jacobs of Troy is a violinist - he next Livonia Symphony with the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra. Orchestra concert will be like At left, Livonia cellist Jessica Gomulka rehearses for the Tgoing home for Volodymyr Sche­ Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra's 30th anniversary con­ siuk. . . . The Ukrainian-born conductor has cert. invited pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky to play, the world premiere of a con­ certo by a composer from their home­ land. It's an event that more than likely wouldn't have occurred if not for Scheguik's and Vynnytsky's immi­ gration to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1991. Schesiuk had heard of the young pianist while he was conducting the Lviv Symphony and the orchestra for ON A THEME the Bolshoi Ballet. But even though the two knew of each other, they never met. "He was a young musician in Lviv and I'd heard he was really good," Civic Orchestra said Schesiuk, a Garden Gity resi­ dent. Then I found out he was here." Schesiuk did- H n't waste any celebrates past, Wh*fc The Livonia Symphony Orehettra time contacting spotlights Ukrainian Vynnytsky. This pianist Volodymyr is the 45-year- looks to the future VynayUky in the old pianist's sec­ world premiere of a ond perfor­ Herald Trumpets play The Star Spangled Banner. often," said Burke. "You could sense that they concerto by Myroalav mance with the BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Skoryk STAW warren knew I'm really part of something special." When; 7:30 p.m. orchestra. In ]chamiD#oe.homecomin-net Reflections Saturday, May 13 1998> he played "I'm reflecting back on the first year, how great Something to be missed Tchaikovsky's hen Charles Burke took up the baton to Where: Churchill it is, how great it's going to be," said Burke, a Can­ Jeff Grossman is going to miss performing with High School Concerto No. 1 lead the Detroit Symphony Civic Orches­ ton resident. "We're springboarding to musical the Civic Orchwtr* next st«M*. A mxaor at Harri­ Auditorium, 3tW ''•'"' and was- well- Wtra in September he knew the 30-year education exc#U»iic«. We've #«t the stag* to son High School in Farmington Hills, Grossman Nawbuzgh, Dortfc of received by the legacy left by his predecessors would be a chai- increase the site of the group next year and initi­ will be studying music at Harvard University in audience who'd lenfe to live up to. It wouldn't b* en*y to top that Tickets: $15; $10 ate a mentorship for college students. We're trying Boston in fall: Over the last twu years of playing come to hear first season when the youth training orchestra •tudenta/children. to make it the premier training orchestra in the piano and percussion with the Civic Orchestra, the nearly all brought in Duke Ellington to work with its mem­ Call (246) 645*6666 country." he's enjoyed working with conductors such as or (734) 464-2741. Ukrainian pro­ bers. There's no doubt the Civic Orchestra has come, a Klas, Tortelier and the DSO's Neeme Jarvi during gram. But Burke continues to carry on the Civic Orchestra's fine tradition by inviting Detroit Sym* long way from the days when it was known as the an annual side-by-side rehearsal with DSO musi­ Premiere phony Orchestra guest conductors such as Eri Detroit Youth Symphony. In addition to expanding cians. Grossman would eventually like to become a the size of the orchestras, Burke is. planning to conductor. On Saturday, May 13,.Vynnytsky Klas and Yan Pascal Tortelier to work with the present more concerts in the 20OO-01 season. The "It's the ability to learn what so many profes­ will play the world premiere of a young musicians. Sectional training sessions and newly formed Civic Jazz Orchestra Will have its sional musicians have to say," said Grossman, who Ukrainian piece - Myroslav Skoryk's master classes led by DSO members and visiting own series of concerts. also plays with Harrison's Symphony Band and Concerto No. 3 for Piano & Orchestra artists further increase the skills of Civic Orches­ Symphony Orchestra as well as the Metropolitan after Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. tra musicians. "The more you put in front of a student, the Youth Symphony based in Birmingham. "It's a 1. One of Ukraine's most prominent In purke's first full season the Civic Orchestra more they're going to learn,™.said Burke. "We have taste of what it would be like to be in a profession­ composers, Skoryk began his music has augmented its three season concerts with per­ a wonderful orchestra that needs to be heard by al orchestra. And Orchestra Hall, it's amazing, it's studies at Lviv Music School in 1945 formances for Queen Nor of Denmark and a cham­ the community more. The May 13 concert gives really wonderful. When you rehearse in a class­ only to have to leave two years later ber music program at the Detroit Institute of Arts. members the opportunity to perform a world pre­ room, it doesn't sound the way it does in a hall, when he and his family were deported And although they're excited about performing at miere, and celebrate the legacy of 30 years of and we get to use the symphony's piano and equip­ to Siberia. They were not permitted to the Detroit Grand Prix on June 18, the young training musicians. One of the founding members, ment.1* return until 1955. Shortly ^fter Sko­ musicians are focusing on their 30th anniversary Paul Ganson, is now a DSO bassoonist and other ryk entered the Lviv Conservatory Gala Concert Sunday, May 13, at members have gone on iu play willi the Ullt Ol utuaauiaiia laVOiitr pieces uii tut: pro­ where he studied composition By Orchestra Hall with much anticipation. Atlanta Symphony and other orches­ gram is Beavers' Native Tongue. He is anxious to What: Trie Detroit tras;" • hear Beavers comment on the work when the 1960, he was in the doctoral program More than 160 members of the Civic Symphony Civic at the Moscow Conservatory, studying Orchestra, Civic Sinfonia and Civic Jazz Orchestra presents Burke is especially looking forward to orchestra rehearses with the conductor before the with Dmitri Rabalevsky. Orchestra will celebrate with a program its 30th anniversary conducting Respighi's Pines of Rome concert, featuring the world premiere of Kevin Gala Concert with 160 musicians as the Civic Sinfonia "It's an interesting piece with influences of ja*z ''Skoryk wrote it on the border of join the Civic Orchestra on stage. The and Theloniua Monk," said Grossman. "We're doing two centuries," said Schesiuk. "It's a Beavers' Native Tongue. The Detroit Wh*«: 3 p.m. .; Symphony Civic Orchestra commis­ Saturday. May i.3 Sinfonia was created last September for the world premiere but the Philadelphia Sympho­ very modern piece with modern form emerging young musicians in elemen­ ny is opening their season with it next year." and language. It's a philosophy of sioned the four-movement work in honor Whara: Orchestra of its 80 years of educating young musi­ Hail, 3711 Woodward i tary, middle and high school. At their what's happening in life and art. Sko­ first combined rehearsal at the end of First year ryk spent part of his childhood in cians in weekly rehearsals held from Aye., Detroit. September to June. The program opens April, Burke and the students were in Siberia. It is very cold and isolated. Ttekat*: $4 $5. can This is Candice Wagner's first year with the with a fanfare of horns as the U.S. Army (313) 576 511 awe of the sound There's nothing, there." "It's not something they hear very Schesiuk idolized Skoryk even •'•'• Please see $YMPNONV( C2 before he studied modern music histo­ ry with the Ukrainian composer. •J—I>-^P#-*** Pie** •<* AMtttttfi, ¢2 EXHIBIT Artist reflects on the process of creating BY Loro* ANN CHOMIN Arts Council exhibit within the. last Hardy can. relate to STAFF WHRX two years. The one-woman show con­ that slower life style lchomlii9uc.horarcoiBm.net tinued to Thursday. May 25." because she grew up Just call her Julia - that's what her near the Mississippi paintings seem to say. There's no pre­ Window laundry bayou Perceptions of tension about the vibrant watercolrirs The series of brightly colored "win­ the bayou and how painted by the Ann Arbor psychothera­ dow laundry" painting* was begun they relate to paint­ pist whose patients call her Dr. Hardy. after a two-week trip to Provence in ing is one of the top­ Whether the subjects are olive trees 1998. Hardy takes photographs on' ics Hardy will cover from Italy, a patisserie in Geneva or location to use in her home studio in rt-lecture-and-sljde small-town life in the south of France,- where she hegins developing idens in a pre men I nt ion of her the works have an honesty and peace favorite sketch hook. She frequently work on Friday, May fulness Just like Julia Hardy herself adds color to them before deciding, if 12. Her innet talm is reflected in the sun­ whether they're worthy of a large-scale flowers, boats, and spices on display in painting Content an open-air market. Drenched in the area's golden light, Ha rdv i'a nie I o Michigan to complete Peaceful: Julia Hardy instills a psacvfulnt'ss Hardy treated nearly all 29 of the the building in Sun Dro'd lAiiin>h-\ is in this uatenolar tilled "Sun Dried Laundry." paintings^!" • Plymouth Community in stark contrast to the laundry whiter* her psychiatric rem hung but of an upper ievel window in a dency at the I"iiiversi­ South. i»o for me tin bayou is pvacehil fishing village near Nice fy of Michigan 2<} years ago and never The#tyrt>«fth Community Arts and meditative. Kor uther people, it CooocM exhibits wafafcotort by Xrita Hardy "Wh«|i I was in Italy 10 years ago. ! left Hut it w:isn't because she didn't may W s[M»ok,\ Ukrainian Inspired: Pianist noticed that there are still |>eo|>le who love the South. . WHeat Tfwough Thursday. May 25 Hardy "My painting ol tin- bayou will be dif­ Volodymyr Vynnytsky per­ present* a isttura/slKJa praaantatusn on th« put their laundry up." said Hardy. "JHi going rn t^lk about how you get ferent from someone else who's nev^r forms the world premiere of a crestw* process 1 p,m, FrWay, May 12 They're people living a simpler life In ihe content in the work and the differ experienced its beaut.v It's amazing VMwra: Joanne Winfclaman Huic* Center for rural Provence, it's juM the way ol life. • 'iici' U'twren illo-jft jitinn and.a work of concerto by a composer from bow autobiographical painting is 1 low his homeland with the Livo­ the Arts. 774 N. Sneldon at Junction, When the m\\\ mistral begins to Mow. art,' said Hardy "An artist pnun!-. Plymouth CaH "7Ki 416-<*?7fl fo< more they're hanging their laundrs ;ind something ol themselves into me-diuni t\i ! nia Symphony Orchestra. bon tending their fields'' ing. For example. I «rew up in the expression . • ~'-'"—~- -' """"|>jri|^ ne-r AftTMtt, OS car The Observer A Eccentric/ SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2000

from page Cl Symphony frompa$eCl Through the years, they've "And composed in three-move- Civic Orchestra. Her father, • 'I feanwda lot at tfe* Summr bwtttort. «id ft cian who plays bass with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra stayed in touch. In fact when men t* - Prayer, Dream and Corbin, plays French horn with got m_ all jazzed up about playing viola.' Schesiuk heard Skoryk was con Life." the Detroit Symphony Orches­ based in New York, coached the ducting a concert in Chicago last tra. The Bloomfield Hills violi-t Candice Wagner 35-member jazz band. Background "It was the vision of education year, he traveled all the way to attended the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra member the Windy City just to attend the Vynnytsky began playing Orchestra's Summer Institute director Daisy Newman to start performance. It was there he piano as a young boy in Lviv in laat year. The Institute is an Civic Jazz to address the needs'' learned that Skoryk's concerto western Ukraine, He earned his intensive, two-week training of the entire community," said would soon be ready for its world Doctorate of MUSH; from the camp with members of Detroit's parts, It's a professional atmo­ because we don't have any Burke. There's a real talent pool premiere. Between the two of Moscow Conservatory in 1983 world-class orchestra. sphere." recording to listen to." in Detroit jazz, they're getting a them, they decided Vynnytsky and taught at Kiev Conservatory "I learned a lot at the Summer This is Wagner's second world After the premiere and a brief true jazz education." should be the first to perform it. until immigrating to the U.S. in Institute and it got me all jazzed premiere. The first one she intermission the Civic Jazz Unfortunately, Skoryk won't be 1991. up about playing viola," said played was with the Oakland Orchestra, which began Burke encourages musicians to able to attend the world pre­ This year alone he will play 40 Wagner, a junior at Southfield Youth Orchestra. rehearsals in January, will per­ audition for the orchestras. Audi­ miere because he'll be conduct­ to 50 concerts around the world. Christian School. "In the Civic "It's an honor to be able to do form three selections in its debut tions for Civic and Sinfonia will ing a concert at the Lviv Opera Traveling back and/forth performance. Detroit trumpeter be held at the end of May. Call House. Orchestra, I like the way we're that," said Wagner. "It's been between performances in treated as adults. There's a interesting learning that piece Marcus Belgrave and Rodney the education department for and San Diego and other cities to responsibility for us to know our and challenging to work on Whitaker, a Detroit-born musi­ information, (313) 576-5164. Hero his home in Queens, New York, '"He is a hero for many people," can be physically grueling. said Schesiuk. "He was writing "The life of a pianist is very new modern songs." hard," said Vynnytsky, who Artist from page Cl Vynnytaky has performed Sko^ teaches music at New York State lykYworks before at Carnegie University. "It's hard physically "I'm not a happy camper and an artist," Hardy said. "As a ty. • •'• along Packard in Ann Arbor. She Hall in New York. Like Sche-- • to be pianist and to travel." unless I'm sketching or painting. psychotherapist, you learn to "People went through a phase calls it her mid-life sunflower. siuk, he respects the composer's But Vynnytsky has no regrets I've always appreciated the visu* develop a good ear to hear what thinking creativity wasn't impor­ modern approach to writing about the life he's chosen or the al arts. There's a satisfaction people are saying. As an artist tant," said Hardy. "Our culture "At some point the sunflowers music. Back.in Ukraine, Vynnyt­ country in which he's chosen to from doing one better than the you develop a good eye. They're is changing and swinging like a almost start to take on a person­ aky actively promoted new music live it. next.that expresses something similar skills." pendulum. We realized we're ality of their own," said Hardy. "I as a member of the Kiev Cham* non-verbal." developing creative problem- can feel some of the human emo­ There's a big difference in the tion. When they're fresh and ber Orchestra, performing the opportunity and possibility to As a psychotherapist, Hardy Hardy will also talk about the solving skills. It's part of our works of 20th c&ntury com­ spends a lot of time "helping peo­ rebirth of respect for creativity. intuitive. We're thinking all day young, everyone says they're perform/' said Vynnytsky. "It's beautiful. They don't see the new posers, many of whom had never the most important thing for ple develop their own points of She's believed in the power of art long." . - view arid he their fuller self." and creating since she began growth as time goes on, and they been heard in. the former USSR. me. '. Up-close-and-personal curl back on themselves. He is looking forward to playing Her satisfaction comes from dual painting a few years after receiv­ roles as a psychotherapist and ing her medical degree from Hardy's up-close-and-personal the world premiere of Concerto •Have an interesting idea for a No. 3 for Piano & Orchestra with an artist. Harvard University. Since then, portraits of brilliantly-colored "It's., almost like a joyous story I Call arts reporter Linda Hardy's exhibited her award- sunflowers are favorites of hers dance. There's a joy for a psy­ the Livonia Symphony Orches­ Ami Chomin at (734) 953-2145 Similarities because they remind her of peo­ tra. winning art extensively and chotherapist when people get or send e-mail to lchomin@ oe. "I see a lot of similarities given several presentations on ple. One particularly dazzling well. I like to see people and "It is fresh," said Vynnytsky. homecomm. net between being a psychotherapist the psychological side of creativi­ yollow flower she found growing myself move beyond restraints."

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r A K. 'X ballet program, 9:30 a.m. Monday- O I NN'E K Borid:>h-:jtographb ttirqugh June 1/. w!n>ts>, :b hrid th'ujgr. Ma> 30. Wovai-n Ptrople by sculpt<* Cnn.s SJf o w ss f riday; intermediate level, 11:30 a.m. T M E A T E I* 215 fait Wavi i'g\on. Ai.rt Arbor Tin.&s uie 11 'n m, to 5:3^.) p m. Oonneiiy, ,21¾ f. Washington, Ann Tuesdays, Thursdays arid Fridays. (/341 /61-2287: tufevlay thfough Saturday.'Caii (248,. Arbor. /'34; 761-2287. ART SCAPES • 5526 W. Diake, West Bioomfield; BACI THEATRE ""~ . 542,1698. ZEtTQEIST GALLERY The'South Oakland Art Association (248) 932-8699. •''.'.' Tony 'n Tina's Wedding. 7:30 p.ni. CS A. 1^ L ffl 1«, ^¾^ Through May <-~ Altereo Landscapes • presents the annual spying-art show DAVID KLEIN GAtURY SHAAREY ZEDEK Thursdays-Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and'd JK X M 1 li I T « itnree CanaO'.an perspective^! b} . May 8 19 with an opening'reception p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 Drotinis and Reflections L>y Ca'ifornta Mozart, Mommy and Me, the individu­ Jan>es Gor.daneer, Jeremy Gordaneef 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the p.m. Sundays, 40 W. Pike, Pontiac. c c> psr - artist Bead Durham, featuring land alized play-based multi-sensory and John Ci.menhage. 2661 American Center Building, 2777.7 * - (248) 7458668/(248) 645 6666. ¢^ <> i TNT ay -.- scapyi paintings, is held through May approach to caregiyer/chjld interac­ Miohigan, Detroit. .'Franklin, Squthfield. (248) 546-7850. 27 at 3 63To*nsend in downtown tion for preschoolers, will continue A.C.J, GALLERY Zl Z\ BIRMINGHAM FINE ART FESTIVAL r Uifm ngharn. The second exhibition spring programs at Shaarey Zedek in- EVE 1ST• r s ' Through May 19 - Go; Figure. 35A runn.ng;through the same dates .s B.rrnmgharn's newest (ano s-rnaliesti the festival takes place May 13 14 Southfreld. Five week program begins East Grand River, Dctro.t. (313) 96.1- Arnencciii modernist Joseph Stella,., art gallery, located upstairs a! 124 S. ' In Shain Park. ' •"'.':• Tuesday, May 9. Sumnier classes ARTS OF INDIA CONFERENCE 4336.' who shows nis paintings and works' ' Old Woodward, is -having a/Voper>,rtg DOLL SHOW AND SALE "A celebration of Indian culture is May ;' begin in Birmingham in June. Call ALLEY CULTURE reception for Joan/.a ancf Jill, a The Michigan Costumers Guild, hosts 12-13 at.Schoolcraft College, 18600, on. paper from the 1930s and 1940s'. . (248) 642-7933-fOfinformation'.' Through May 27-- Canvas, dedicated Mother's Day celebration/from ^ to 9 thissale from l0'a,m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Haggerty Road, Livonia. (734) 462 Times are 11 a.m. through,5:30- VISUAL ART to Ann MikoioASki. Alley between, - p.m. Saturday, Way 13. The e*h.tHt May 7-at the Holiday Inn, Laurel ' p.m. Monday througfi Saturday: ASSOCIATION OF LIVONIA ''•- 4401.! '.'-. '•''•'.' .Trwnbutj and Lincoln: Red.. Building • runs through June, 10. CVi I 248? Park, tlvonia {6 Mile at 1-275). (248) Classes in watercolor, figurative. ICE COMPANY SHOW - south of Willis,- Detroit.. : UWRENCE STREET GALLERY 594-1099. '.' '357-2090. : .' • drawing and painting; workshops in . Vive Lcs Girls will take place on ANDERSON GALLERY Second annua! print shOA Edftions is : JUDAICA ART FAIR • . batik and watercolor monotypes at Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May'14'at, ' Through June'3'- Sony'a Clark; Wafk ; . held through May 27, The purpose of JJL. ECT U RE The Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah. -.'• this competitive t-nhibition ts to rec- a'.. • The Jefferson Center, Room i6, 9501 the. Southfieid Sport's Arena, 26000' .; ra/fc.'l35 Pierce, Birmingham. (248; .- Center is hosting the art fair on ' oginze and encourage en-*rgmg.print- Henry Ruff, Livonia. (734) 455-9517. .: Evergreen, Southfieid. (248) 354- . 5.9S6892. Sunday, May 7 at the Synagogue, :--9357. makers. Hours are 12 to 5 p.m. BROWN BAG L£CTUR€ YMCA WRITERS VOICE ANGEL'S GALLERY : 5595 West Maple, West Bloomfield. MEADOW BROOK HALL Wednesday through Saturday. Ca'i Bob Gay lor, curator of Rare Books At A six-week Creative Writing A Spring 2000 Exhibition, featuring (248) 932-3311. Reservations being taken for • (248) 656-1942. • Gak.iand University,.hosts a Brown -; . Workshop for screenwriting, fiction, the works of Bulgarian born artist SPRING ART SCOPES - Mother's Day Dinner at Oakland LIVONIA ARTS COMMISSION Bag Lecture that asks is There Gold; poetry-, healing poetry, performance -lidia Sinieonova. continues through' .The South Oakland Art Association, University Meadow Brook Hall at'4 Through June 1 - In the Livonia Civic • in Your Attic? at'noon: Thursday, art, creative non-fiction and Gonzo- ' June 30. She will be.on hand to'gree* announces,its annual.juried'show ' - p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May,. Center' Library, the students of Way 18'.-Brown Ba£ lectures-are held' Investigetive Journalism is held'at the visitors from 1 p.rn; to 6 p.m, Sunday. opening reception from 2-4 p.m. "' 14. (248) 370-3140. Qlarer-cevilfe Schools present their in the information Technology Sunday, May 7 with regular exhibit Scarab Club and area YMCA branctv. May 7.,CaJl'i 248| 547'8383: artwork. 32777 Five,Mite. Livonia. In. Aud.-toriou. on.the west side of the hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 8-19at the es,- Cost- is $40 for members and $50 the Livonia City .Ha'l Lobby is an courity campus, in Waterford. For •American Center Building, 27777 for non members. Financial aid avail­ e:oe shpw 3r? talk is 7 • 'AR.f.I-'S'T S NCE JEL p.m. Wednesday. May'10'a! tne/ -0>e of Windsor. Canada. To receive an Presents pianist David Syme at 3 . ~VAJh^v ART GALLERY Mich ga-i Counc.l for A'ts i, Cu'tu'aJ - r application, send a seif-addressed .p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Southfieid ' Through May 14 ---''P.'c^rc-sS'C-is.'the Affairs, is hav.ng.a p'-cject 'o fou'th • stamped envelop to / Centre for the Arts, 24350 Southfieid Depa'UrOnt of Art a^d Art History tnrcjgr, 10th graOe'.s f'om Vs, 8-12. PCCA/Celebrat'e Michigan Artists. Road, Southfieid. (248) 424-9041. . -Student 0"d'FgcuHy Art Ei>'r'', b-ti&n, .'Can J-dtn Ka-r.. uppe- Scnc«c.'"Head .. . 407 Pine Street; Rochester, Ml DETROIT CONCERT CHOIR METROPOLITAN CENTER FOR THE Teacfer.'at '248, 569-2988. >. • "' I 48307. PCCA j's also accepting Present Opera Stats Tonight at 8 p.m. CREATIVE ARTS DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET 1 entries for the Student, faculty .and Saturday. May 13 at St. Hugo of the ' •Tl-.'our,*' May 27 - S~c>:c:,se 9; : A't.'i' as ProfesS'ona . lecture So. 5. Staff Art Show that will open on June Hills. 2215 Opdykc, Bloomfield Hiils. t c- c e n t v. c: k s o f n i n'e W a j (: e S t a t e is. ho'rj at Cet'Cif Art.sJS Ma-ket, 303 2. Itis open to students and faculty (313) .8820118. Un.'.ersity graJudtirg \'FA students. - 'Rc.e.' Place :: Det'O t, 6 to 8 p.m. of all ages who have taken or taught DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA • 6911 E. Ln'a.otte, Detrot. • 313:'' .-.Thu'^la... V.v.1.8, Coi'. -s t5 &••• rx-' classes at PCCA from June 1999 to ' Fazil Say performs Tchaikovsky's/. ' 2593200. '-, '. i-.'-'v Coin c'" cfic-ck c-ii;, Call Tra;> Juiie 2000. for more information con­ piano concerto May ll-13nt Detroit 313. 8- . 'Z >'-- > n tact Exhibition Director John Cyna' at OAKLAND COUNTY GALLERiA Symphony Orchestra Ha1!. Detroit. (248) 651 -4-110. Vo.'cc*. an ev.f/'j:; by the B/n^rgrj.;'-- (313)576 5111. Socei;, of Wo.-ren Pa nters, r.j-is frcn DETROIT SYMPHONY Ma, 8 f-C:jgti jiy-..'- 9 a: th»'0o-!.;-.--J WRITERS VOICE CJ IJ >*V &> ir^ JKJ fc> CIVIC ORCHESTRA Cc,/:. G,Vic-r.a, Go ..---• r='/:..:¾ c> Ct> - a-:-; '<:••:-••:-J *•-' ^-r Civic, Orchestra is at 3 p.m. Saturday, .i.e.--.iv P'-if i*'" D.» .•',•;.. ::-: ..• A hands on workshop on Art Therapy • G-:/:-r;a is ,,/:c! c-n •.>,•;• j•-.-..-;•:,.: •.•::•' May 13 at Orchestra Hall. Detroit. and the Motive•American Median? - \.f '.r e Or.'VYi-.d.Cc^-v.j t.c;„-,:,-e (313)576 5111. Scro:, Ci/:, ^-,-::.--,: a-.,''<,f <.g Shidd is 8:30 a m. -5:30 p.m., ' 'G'fco. ll',.'c rg 12/,)-.c-t'i to•••:.:•!;•-, DETROIT SYMPHONY Sunday, May 7 and Saturday, May'.13 •'i Pc-'-tia:. Call ,'2-iS; 85S0415. . S'LK> . Pat,, v.o;.; ,-ar 3 K/t- h Ta-jlO'. CIVIC SINFONIA PAINT CREEK free adm'ssic-n a 'd pa ' IN in 115 O'Dowd Hall, Oakland , ^¾¾ , C/ub -s at 21'.' E-.'f ams^o 1n University. 1248) 370-3033. The 70-member. introductory orches­ CENTER FOR THE ARTS j-.-1---'. P h>e" "--.vt^r O^fo-t mst-t BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD tra tor young musicians performs at -Orchestra Hall at 7.:30 p.m. Sunday, A-ts C.= i' :313: 26/-=: ?/'X e>! ART CENTER Stay 7. (313) 576 5100. The Spring Art Term begins May 8 ;..'-••- I," -, '£r •: Mr-j.'-c< M-••:'•.) './;•-:: a with more than 100 classes for FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Cc/'iS-ruct. J:'-5. 407 P,r.e, '•'• c -..::.'s p.. r t.n.P,-? :-.\ K •:• R^'i I' '0..£!-. M;i, :2 -.- Tr-e Stude'.-r ' Karen Haipern teaches a Watercolor Call (24S) 644 0550c- exhibits featured in ^Red/Desert," appearing at r.'eg-ree S".-'. :."-:/-•'eat,.'."c c £- 'D _ Workshop beginning May 11 through . MOTOR CITY BRASS BAND r'.rrc'f-f-"., /,/. -:•::'. -- s. ' ?«8 6-l.c : the Arnold Klein Gallery through May 30. Times A:-'' ! i- " ;'i- :':,3" cO g-ci.;.i^'i-'•„ June 29 at The Community House, Performs at 3 p.m. Sunday,.May :1.4 are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Satur­ /" ,\3. ~ / . - 380 South Bates, Birmingham. (248} at the Southfieid Center 'for'the' Arts, PEWABIC POTTERY .' 644-5832. .- 24350 Southfieid.'(248) 788 6618. day.Call (248) 542-1698. ..'".., DETROIT BALLET SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE " S--.,-:-,.-;- Pe,'!.::: : Pc-t'le/. I. •• CRANBROOK INSTITUTE Classes m child and adult classical COMMUNITY CHOIR TASTE OF THE NATION BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD OF SCIENCE ballet, tap and jazv. Adult beginners .. • A choral concert is 7 p.m. Sunday. PLYMOUTH. COMMUNITY Snare our Strength's Taste of the t I /. C. •- .•:-„' r.> : : ' :...- T - welcomed. Classes offered at the ART CENTER May 7 at St. Matthew's Ur.jted - Nation is 6-9:3.0 p.m.' Sunci3,. May / ARTS COUNCIL Betty Johnston.Dance Studio m / Ar' Ai'./:i'{iS 2/J-O: t'l". -V*., 1"! t'" >:' •'Method.st Church. 30900 Su/Mile.' at'Sorr.erset Collection. Troy. Tickets Cc:v;:.e-,'.it-cn. Trn:-..,-1 'Mi/ 2'-' -•• . Fa'rn'ngtcn Hills at Folsom and Nine. : • Livorva. (248; 349 8175. •are- $75 a"d can be pi.'c-.MaM'-j by ; '»»' • >". • n , *'t n\\^ I™'.-,*. Arf;-: >• \~ IVI i itr. \ i*tO; *t i **vi i -r. .-,.-_ ^ * -V, h,-~. ~\ ->r ->'V, ^.-. .. ^ .». Cor.'.u",.- 5C ..'::-v/es t\, :re;'i-':>t'-rs ;.. EISENHOWER The energetic .production'is May 12- 1 r PLYMOUTH IS ARTRAGEOUS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY •. t' "-.- S'".i./:;.t.'; s ,G:..':; c-i V, ; '• / ,•!•".. DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS 14 at the Macomb' Center for the DANCE ENSEMBLE Saving the Past to Build t.f.cr.Fu'.u'e': 151/ C-.vV-.-.'-'. £•'•••• :, ' ;•-'..;.>•: AH levels of classes for recreational Performing Arts at Half Road and • People. Place ai'id Priisc-'val-on res- c-/:/8c/ ' "•' ,,>r-. •':.>' :'" ' ! Garfield,.Clinton UpcSiO; 286 '-. and-professionai students, including . itures .-.eyc.ote s-peakfr Ricparo Nice, BOOKBEAT modern, ballet, polnte. tap and jazz . ' . 2141. ' " r ; '• pre.s-dent. N'atiora-I Trust t-r/ H-s*.c •/ TriM-^r;!, At.'-'i ./} ••- ..;•'-'-•.:•', ' • i- s..- TEMPLE BETH EL CELEBRATION v 1 for children ages.3 and older. 1541 •Preservation. The e.'^ '' ! is f-e-ci 8 A musica'revue marking 150 years of ; W. Hamlin, 'between Crooks 'and. a.m. I'o 10:30^1 i-i. '.'iC-.Tnc-sd;:,. JMM: / Beth El ,s:il be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.' ; Livemois, Rochester Hii's. '248) 852- , •21 ,n St. A.-J-cv. i-. H,- ,:>-.-w.^-..> il/, '5850. '.'•''.. . May 13 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,' May ' famcus. ' ' BREAKFAST CLUB :• -•• - /, /•-.-,-•• /•'-•",./"•. ,,'-••• 4 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 14-at' Wayne State Qonsteile on Tr.\-...*!i .\p: / '! - V..V'.' 3"f ".-. ''. . -/iv - ;'."',>.'. '.icy ;v .•' .' Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Tickets ; ; POSA GALLERY Adult art classes 9 a.m. to noon ••-.: '•'•''• *? ': ;-A' A.,voV,-ri; F.C>'- « K I'M J W every Monday, Wednesday and f-'riday. ./248; 865 0616, press 2. . TROY COMMUNITY CHORUS Woodca'ving classes at 9 a.m. KINDERMUSIK CARIBBEAN COLORS . Monday-Fi day. 15110 West Ten Mire. Presents'F'c" Lo\e or Money. 8 p.m. n £nro a-itl'i-e f,y: c'.-iss'c-^ .',-• J-;;,I,' 'r/;";,,-,r> S' <• .'': ' ••/-'••'.; i ''v 1 \ - '- Fr-.pay. May 12 at Tfoy.Athe'^ H gn f Oak Park. i248i 967-4030. • ho'i'.is !(,i isge 7 ?,vt'':\s !\-i ticipcrfo r r /Schoo-, J-.'jhn R north of W ,v.t! >"'<,.' V- 11 K A r K Ft KAMMUELLER DANCE CLASSES classes-''."'i"i'A'i'r:-'i ;/:.!e- 3. G/^'-- PRINT GALLERY ' 248, 828-8289! f Advanced and professional classical '!"('• ••':(••• :: ;•• !•-•'"- K.rs P^'p't-i't- v/:-.'." r. GASSCAFE CLARKSTON VILLAGE PLAYERS L 1 o'Pij-m:-;itr.. .)5//-:- •-,, tr-ir.;,"•/,:. ''• '- •>•<...• - - i A r/i.-' ^-.- -s- 'o '. '-""ij'.^-' Pi>-i:outn. 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AMUCAMPJTCHO(I) 12.10,2:20,4-30,6:40 12.10,2:00,4.00,6:30, B:30 • MON-THURS 5:00,- snow that has accumulated since ' ' 12 50,320,640, $•; E»BrOaW)CH(ri 23DAT5(K13) AMBBCAHKAUTY(I) authors' new releases. dawn, Both books can be found at 1205,4 35,9,20 MON-THURS 4:45,7:15,9.45 ShwMK MtiKl-S IUUS Or EMCACUftNT (It) S'JN 11:13,2:20,5:30,.8:40 What follows is a heartfelt Book Beat, 26010-Greenfield, in Teltjripr-Sg. Lake M A Side 'J 1:25.4.15,7.-05,9:5S VONTHURS 2-20,5:30,5¾ EUittOaOVKH(R) Avi 5^ S4^ mcHBua(i). tale, laced with humor and sus­ Oak Park, lOwraph KT\J«TOMt(K) FKAlDUTMATiai(r, Wi">-Si.Tyiii!\Sfii^ v"i In Ert'ih's Bitthduy (Harper 300,5:30,8«), 1030 tVLi50fBKACfltt(T(l] pense, of the porcupine's new : 241H2-U41 12,45,3:35,6:10, «5 Collins, $15.95), Avi has created •• Bargain Madritts DJII* KTVWTOK(K) 1:20,4:00,6:45,9:20 relationship with the foxes. Esther Littmann lives in TWNADT0afiOlAO0{Kj an unforgettable character. 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V4 00) 6 3C, 71S, 8K», 9 40,10:20 PSYCHIC TALK 1:10,1:40,6:15k KTWNTOII(Kl3} man and author of Fibblestax, a WIDttANBOfAAKAlXI)) 1WIOADT«IUMUM(K) 5^,12:50,4.-05,7:30,^5 children's Olympia Entertainment presents B George and Michele Zavatsky, 11:55.2:00,4:30,7« MON-TWfSM 5^,7:40 1:-15, (4:20j»_i4.Op) 7:10, »40 "An Evening with Sylvia." part of »in UiTSTtNts; MW ttd book ' teJM HMfOMBfTMEfln MAATPiiMAMM) authors of Kids Love Michigan!, Sylvia Browne's book tour and ;. Wirwl%n(Ws 9-.J0PMCHV KCAS(K) illustrat­ 51^.12:10,2.20,4:30,700 will appear and sign copies of psychic lecture series. Included v iiMfrfta 9HMQWVKH41) 12:30,1:30,7:30,3:30,(430,5:301 ed by MON-THUK-3:15,6« their book at the Livonia wMMwsOiy !2», 3:216:10, «0 54^6:40,7:40,^,9:50 Kathryn will be a discussion of the HP i«THI>lAITH(PCU) Waldenbooks, 30200 Plymouth ^ &W!Un»6p Darnell, author's third book, "Life on the -;: G>r*w« shows ai* 1«,2«(4«,4:50fKOO,6:40, Rd,, Livonia, The Signing runs will stgn Other Side." 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BY FRANK 'PKOVKNZANO .8'TAHK WHITKR Birmingham Fine Art Festival 2000 ANTIQl liS fproven«*no#oe.homeconun.net When: 10 a.m.r6 p.m. Saturday, May 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, " m- »*4 s ii ott/'-s\ i.1-: Sure, the Birmingham Fine May 14 Art Festival is a rite of passage Where: Shain Park, and adjacent streets, downtown Birmingham \ ^ J — the gateway to warmer Features; 300 fine artists, food vendors, musical performers and weather and days at the park. A children's activities sign that it's time to lose the Admission: Free to the public "When he Ion/id out the hook he fntul -\ / ^ laundry, and show some skin. For Information: (248) 644 0866 Held every year on Mother's Proceeds benefit tfrc Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. for -icify ejoith *19SJ)00 - he fain ted Day weekend in Shain Park, the two-day festival has become a Mux be \'oi( am faint too.,, defining seasonal event. Typical­ weather than the wide range of chamber entered a'partnership ly, the festival occurs in mid variables that need to be in to enliven what had become a May, sometime after the tulips place, it's usually a sign an event somewhat predictable annual art » U*V are in full bloom, and before the is running on automatic pilot, fair. The goal, according to the suffocation sets in of sweltering . That's not to say it doesn't BBAC's Muir, was to create a Heirloom weather and misquotes. take long hours and a coordina­ nationally.renowned festival. But a week before Shain Park tion of many volunteers for the The result was. a name change in downtown Birmingham fills BBAC to pull together the from "art fair" to "fine .art'festi­ m Discovery Day val," an expanded performing with 300 artists display booths, artists, vendors and performers :!« .. food vendors, a stage for musical for the annual show/that raises arts lineup and broader partici­ (Antiques Appraisal* acts and 80,000 visitors, there's funds for its operating budget. pation from local "businesses. another, less talked about ritual. This year, nearly. 750 artists "The festival brings people to hv Sotheby's) Festival organizers Jennifer applied for only 150 openings. the city,'' said Winans. "There Muir and Christine Winaus, nei­ Among the 300 artists are 150 are immeasurable benefits. Peo-. (ireenliehl Village ther demonstrably prone to shy­ invited from last year. pie come to the festival, go to the *-*r ness, are reluctant to.describe Recently, BBAC's. effort was restaurants. their ritual dance for good rated 24th in Sunshine maga­ "Maybe go shopping. But we '/t * 9 Saturday Mav 13 weather. zine's annual listing of top art realize we can't be all things.to festivals, Although landlocked all. people." * 10 am to 4 pm Suffice it to say that both Muir i '• and Winans'use their impressive and smaller than the Ann Arbor Coming a week before Cele­ persuasion skills on a higher Art Fains and Paint Creek's Art brate Birmingham, the arts fes­ i S11 .>0 per appraisal force of nature in the days pre­ and Apples, the Birmingham tival serves as a kick-off to the ceding the outdoor event. Fine.Art Festival generates plen­ summer season, of outdoor \ If a dance is required to coax ty of attendance and revenue for events-including concerts in the •h • '"»r'-: away the rain clouds and attract artists. park, mid July's JazzFest and I <>i more information pleasant temperatures, then so "Among artists, this is a well- the Dream Cruise in mid August. be it. Just doh"t expect pictures, known area because of the demo­ In addition, this-year's festival call (1\3)982-6115 they point out. graphics — many people come to has attracted more sponsors. "For us, the Weather Channel buy," said Allison Parks', who That could be an indication, said Antique Show & Sale becomes prime-time watching,", teaches at the BBAC and is this Muir, that future festivals may said Winans, executive director year's featured artist at the festi­ add a title sponsor. May 20 & 2\ of the Birmingham Bloomfield val. Parks' jewelry is exhibited For now, however, Muir is Chamber, co-sponsors of the fes­ at the BBAC gallery shop, Andy . more concerned with keeping her Sharkey Gallery in Royal Oak, fingers crossed. And Of course, tival, which is organized by the \\\ tpptn-I .mkn.irii «>HK»JV temperatures. are more concerned with the Four years ago,"the BBAC and SCHEDULE OF FAIRS ilOSlFMi (Observer£j £ctenlrir HUUR SOTHEBYS Mark your calendar •• here are . • Greektown Arts Festival - urday.-Sunday, June 24-25 some art fairs you won't want to Friday-Sunday, May 19-21 • Ann Arbor Art Fairs .-- Nf. .v-; -+y. ft; miss. Be sure to read Arts & • Canton's Liberty Fcst Fine Wednesday-Saturday, July 19- J Leisure for event details: Art and Fine Craft Show - Sat-

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CAM returned in many HWALDMAS things: lipstick, Capri pants, avia­ tor-rim sunglasses, thin bracelet watches, footwear and, of 'course, jew­ elry. "*" ~~~ After years of shying away from the shiny tone, the trends of the moment have thrust gold back into the forefront of fash­ ion. And, infusing gold into your life seems to again signify luxury, just like it did in the early 80s. In other words, there's an appetite for brilliance in our summer fare. And, if you ask me, the gold mine is here not a moment too soon. Here's three.modern ways to plun­ der the mine for summer. Blushing gold What's "now" in cosmetics is make­ up glowing with gold, and, as the heavier makeup season draws to a close, the interest in using gold on the face heats up. STAJT PHOTOS BY JOHN STORJOAND I spotted glimmering amber prod­ Fall Choices: Escada's couture pieces for evening spanned many styles. From traditional satin ball gowns in black, red, gold and ucts at such department store make­ silver to slinky, headedrspaghetti-strap dresses, there was something for everybody. Escada's Fall and Winter 2000 Collection was up counters as"M,A.C, Christian shown at Neiman Marcus, the Somerset Collection in Troy to benefit the Children's Charities Coalition. Dior, Lancome, Chanel and Clinique, as well as in drug store displays for Revlon, Almay and Loreal. Familiar According to area makeup artists, sights: the golden picks for day are: gold eye Neiman Marcus Escada's shadow highlighters used just below collection the brow bone, bronze shimmer pow­ for fall and ders for the face and neck, and sheer, winter, gold lip glosses worn without a lip shown liner. fall fashion show Not sure? Oh, lighten up - literal­ Tuesday at ly. Gold is meant to compliment daily Neiman makeup, not overpower it. If nothing Marcus in else, gold tones leave the skin radi­ Troy, ant and fresh. And, what could be predicts variety reflected more refreshing than that? many cur­ Fashion hues BY NICOLE STAFFORD rent fash­ Interestingly, but hardly surpris­ SPECIAL EDITOK ion trends, ingly, designers, too, are feverishly [email protected] including reinterpreting gold. the empha­ Anne Klein, for instance, uses gold in her sporty collection of silk Capri If Escada's Fall/Winter 2000 Collection, shown Tuesday at Neiman Marcus sis on pants and stretch tees. But, because at the Somerset Collection in Troy, is any indication of what's in store for fash­ leather sep- her gold hues look more like the ion-lovers following summer, there's sure to be no lack of options. nrntfv color of hummus than shiny pennies, Held in conjunction with a luncheon to benefit The Children's Charities the collection is an up-to-the-minute Coalition, the well-attended show gave local fashion watchers a rare opportu­ ! look that isn't brassy. nity to glimpse what's new, what's back and what's sizzling for fall. WVmtv KiiHarv l*Atb«»r inrlrpta d*»li- The collection had tremendous breadth and bowed its head to both classic I -.-4.-./- — -...^.- ^ . ^ and trendy designs - often with an eye towards role-playing. cate silk tees, and halter tops are One segment of the show, for example,-paired soft taupe-colored cowboy done in the same soft gold, the shade hats, flat boots and Cowgirl-influenced skirts with classic, tailored jackets. harmonizes beautifully with sum­ Another showed Navy separates with visible red stitching that conjured up mer's neutral palette of black, khaki, the 70s image of the sexy stewardess. white and denim. A sleeveless, zip-front, black, leather body suit and series'of saucy leopard Putting a gold T-shirt „->' a Michael prints - along with the appearance of front, top-of-thigh slits on skirts Stars tee is a good pick - or halter, throughout the show - suggested playing vamp will be in style next season. under a traditional midnight blue or Although many current trends were echoed - lots of leather, use of vibrant ; black suit, for example, brightens up colors, ruffled edges, elaborate beading and pashmina wraps - the collection evening wear. nodded to something more down-to-earth. Instead of dropping a load of cash Tailored suits, asymmetrical tunics and voluminous wraps came out in such on the gold trend, I recommend visit­ colors as ivory, camel, chocolate brown and taupe. Once more, there was a ing stores with moderate prices like healthy dose of such classics as tweed, pin strips and paisley. Express or Contempo Casuals where The notion that there was something for everybody was most evident at the I found tops in shades of gold for close of the show. Escada's couture pieces for evening ranged from slinky, bead­ about |20. ed spaghetti-strap dresses to youthful ball gown skirts with sweater sets to Jewelry, jewelry traditional satin gowns in red, black and silver and gold. Following suit, jewelry designers have chosen gold a* the metal of choice for the season, so dust off any gold pieces you haven't been wearing Retail, style and special store events are lin­ PLYMOUTH FMtMETS MAItKIT and fall in love with then all over ed in thi* calendar. Please send information to: Malh The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce again, A Maintttreet*, c/o Obaerver & Eccentric Newtpa- hosts the opening of the Plymouth Farmer's Market, Interestingly enough, other jewel­ pert, 805 East Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009, Fax: ADDED ATTRACTIONS 7:30 a.m.-.12:30 p.m. The outdoor market sets up at ry trend* are being fused with gold (248) 644'1314, Information must be received by 5 tone*. Cast brooxe necklaces are, for p. m. Monday far publication the following Sunday. The Livonia Mall, at Middlebelt and Seven Mile the Gathering, across from Kellogg Park next to the example, being mixed with WCDHCSOAY, M/ff 10 roads, hosts Karaoke, arts and crafts, a Pokemon Penn Theater in downtown Plymouth- turquoise, colorful precious stones, workshop and tournament and spring fashion show THURSDAY, MAY 18 pearls and gypsy-inspired bead*. for kids, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in celebration of Mother's It JOHN CAMAVaM Just keep in mind gold jewelry View the Badgley Miechka Fall 2000 Special Order Collection and informal modeling from 10 a.m. to 4 Day weekend. Call (248)476-1160 for more infor­ Nordstrom, the Somerset Collection in Troy, pre­ ! should be used to enhance and mation. : update, rather than trounee on, your p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue, the Somerset Collection sents the St. John's Spring 2000 Collection featuring : personal style. in Troy, through May 11 For details, call (246) 614- "* fi fllHtf mimUmW WfsaTflims an assortment of suits, dresses and gown*. A conti­ *9an can accomplish the new, fresh 3&D3 Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi offers a wardrobe work­ nental breakfast begins the event at 8:30 am with gold kek when you use gold as an MttUtoKt. Mm 13 shop featuring the season's must-have items and Liz informal modeling until 10:30 am Tamar Aralan- »MIIMH •••• I •!• !• II il I*!1 lllllMM •!, III • • ».• •• ' enhancer to ywr stvk," say* Leslie aaasssaWWSBSHi isstsmlaivisna WVIHBisMsassiHi Claiborne's Spring 2000 Collection, 2 p.m. For addi­ mn, a St. John representative, will be available to Ann ftHiag of Preeenee II in down­ The Oomereet Collection in Troy hosts the 2nd tional information, call (246) 593-1370. assist customers with selections and answer ques* town Birmingham *If you have a Antra*! Women Helping Women luncheon and fash­ jolt chafe that ymi havest worn in tions until 3 p m., Studio .121, second floor. To make ion show te raise funds for the Pbntiac Rescue Mis- Saks Fifth Avenue, the Somerset Collection in Troy, years, update it with a cast feronse a reservation, call <248> 816-5100, ext 1550. •ten Aram 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Ritx Carlton in hosts Micheie Weston, fashion and style director of sfide, of add a lew stxepla gold ban­ Dearborn. WtHV Channels TV anchor Ruth 5ATURMY1 MAY 20 gles to your silver or platinum Mode Magazine and Modestyle.com. Weston discuss Spencer and Teresa Tomeo, speaker and media con­ ea trend wardrobing and signs copies of her book mcoNctxr braeekts. Mixing the two material* sultant, co-host the show. For information, call (248$ iaeoelaisdbip." Learning Curvet — Living Your Life in Full 522-4 l. BloomfUid, Fitatt settd your *tyU and »n

iru:he* wide at floor, 7x8 inches made in Korea for Jane high, can b* purchased for Ralph A store where Alamay roll- of Went Bloumfitild. on deodorant and Almay eye A store that &ell* a 14x9x3 cream can be purchased for Mirro/Wearever all alu­ Gladys. WHERE CAN I FIND? minum roaster with lid for — A store that *ells Chuckks Ralph. jelly Ka»Wr Bunny candy for -- A store where- sheer cur­ Karen of Waterford. ; Hill*. FIND A SfMCH NOTI» born Fordson High School tains sizes 40x48. 49x62, 48x72 — A store in Oakland County •— Taylor Auto 1.800) 636-6414 A reader ha» an Apple HE yearbook for Frances. can b* purchaowl for Virginia of where Shellacked bakery This interactive feature isdedi- might have, a Camero automo­ computer with dual disc drive — The Dianey videocassette Beverly Hills. goods (bagels, bread) for display ; cated tu helping readers locate bile owner's manual to donate to an organization. HSong of the South" for Joann. — A srtonsthat sells the beat­ in a kitchen can he purchased for difficulttofind merchandise — An Oriental store at Tel- — -A. reader has size 2*4 — A store that adls the mon­ ers for an old Sunbeam Mix Lori of Clarkston ' through reuder feedback. If Twelve mall on Telegraph in petite buaineas suits to donate key sock pattern for Lois. Master for Karen. •7- An old auper ft film pro­ you 've seen or are looking for an Southfield might have the wind to an organization. — A store, that sells Buffalo — A bookstore in the Livonia jector with stand for Tom of item, call (248) 901-2555 and chimes. ~- A reader has a 20-year-old Hot-Dogs for Delores. area that buys and sell.s used Westland. leave a message with your name — Plastic Rain bonnets are encyclopedia to donate to an — A store that sells Alberto books for June. — A store that.selU HeAltkv and phone number. We publish sold at area J.C. Penney stores. organization. V05 conditioner to use with a — A store that "sells silk rib­ Tech socks for men (black readers' requests for merchandise — The Kohl's stores in West- blow dryer hair (white package) WHAT Wf IK UMIUNa NMh bon embroidery kits for with white feet) for Dorothy. twice. If you'don't hear from us land carries the nautical for Carmel. — Givenchy Balancing Mist Elaine of Livonia. The old WRIF bumper or see information about the item theme shower curtains. — A store that sells covers T cosmetic for Sharon. •.•-v A store that sells a trian­ sticker that »ays "BABY" for within a few weeks, we were, — VaVoom Volumizing for the Ironrite mangle for ~~ A person to translate Rus­ gular plastic strainer that is. Jan of Union Lake, . unable to locate it. When we find foam by Matrix can be pur­ Jean. •• sian, script for Michelle of West- used in a sink for Janet of Can-. —• A glass top for a Revere an item owned by another read­ chased at area Meijer stores. -- Bedford Stuckey Ele­ land. ;•':•• ton. p<»rcolator for Deiphine. er, rather than for sale at a store, — The following are Party mentary School 50th School — A 40-inch wide electric •'•-- A store where Chipwich — A videotape of the March ive will; call you. But, please, be Lite distributors in Wayne Reunion, any memorabilia, pic stove in almond, brown or : ice cream sandwiches can be 15, 2000Oprah Winfrey show patient; we han.die an' over­ County: Susan (734) 261-8604, tures of surrounding streets, pic- - stainless steely any brand in purchased for Connie;- who "Would you know what to do".for whelming number of requests ferri (734) 595-4308, Vivian tures of classmates and names, good condition for Leanore who resides in Rochester. Ann. each week. (734) 981-4110, Karen (734) 266- address, telephone numbers of resides in Bloomfield. -- A large eel skin purse Com piled by Sandi Jarackas WHAT WE FOUND: 0578. — A store that sells 4x6 former students for Sally. ;— The Mrs. Beasley doll can —'The following are Amway recipe card with plastic — The 1989 book, The People be purchased through the Chatty distributors in Wayne County: sleeve oyer the card for Ann. from North American, The Cathy Haven, 19528 Ventura Kathy (313) 538-4287, Virginia — The game Dog Fight for Croatian Americans, for Blvd. #495, Tarzana, CA. 91356, (734) 397-4522, Carol (313) 532- John. Mark. (818).881-3878. 8230, Bruce (313) 532-8526. — A replica of the Oscar — A new/used square stain­ — The directions for making -— ACO Hardware stores carry award statute for Linda of less electric fry pan for Joyce copper sprinklers can be found the lead testers. Lake Orion. of Farrnington Hills. JOB SEARC on the Internet at ••-?- The*" cookbook Sweet —-A store that sells screens — A 1980 Bentley High www.HGTV.com. Post a message Miniatures can be found on the for a storm door with no School yearbook for Kathleen on the message board and people Internet atwww.bookfinder.com. frame for'Debbie. of Livonia. Tip Of The D will give advice on how to make They have, listings of bookstores — A store that has odd- ;• —• A store that sells them. all over the world. shaped glass for picture Misses/Women's Allison WPON AM Radio 1460 . — The aluminum wash -— Big Book of Movies by Crit­ frames. Smith women's clothing for www.WPOM.cotn ' board can be purchased at ics Choice (800) 367-7765, has — An Ash ton Drake porce­ Mrs. Sutliss of Rochester Hills. Monday Friday *t 5:45 p.m. Frentz Hardware on Main Street My Little Margie videocassette lain baseball doll from the — A store that has ZIPLOC in Royal Oak. tapes (4 .for $59.77), item late 1980*8 named "Michael." vegetable bags. Thinking of switching careers? — All area David's Bridal #GACCV10662. — A company that can repair — A store that sells turn Looking to move up the corporate ladder? — For Disney movies try tables for William. stores carry Mother of the wooden kitchen chair legs for Returning to the workforce, New college grad? Bride dresses. Movies Unlimited (800) 4- FlpofRedford, — A Company that will make Downsized, UW off, Unemployed? -7- Hush Puppy shoes can be MOVIES. — A store that sells a cabinet a quilt/cover for a pool table — Chicklets gum can be pur­ with embroidered logo's from old purchased at Hershey Shoes on with grow lights for Doris, who CUSTOMIZED RESUMES (»59 *89) Ford Road in Garden City and chased at the following stores: resides in Plymouth. bowling shirts for Jean, who all Meijer stores. F&M on Woodward in Beverly — A replacement glass top resides in Farrnington. Satisfaction Guaranteed — Wooden 1¾ barrels can be Hills, CVS, and Farmer jack for a Revere1 coffeepot for Alice of — A new/used Murphy bed Call fob Coach Larry Goldsmith found in the L.L: Bean catalog. stores. Rochester. for Linda of Canton. • (24S) 569-5377 — The Henry Mancini — Damman Hardware on '•..'-— The crochet pattern "Indi­ — A store where cold-air email: carnebilHg-aol com www bestjoosecunty corn Romantic piano music CD can Newburgh and Five Mile roads an Trail" for Norine. " return registers, 32x34 long, 2 be purchased through Gaviliens in Livonia has Scotch Brite. — A store that sells men's Future Trend* for Employment Pran Drake catalog at (800) 525-9291, — The alphabet and num­ \ — The Norman Rockwell print every Thursday and Sp«in\or: The Sotithfidd C O/'M — Maria is a Tupperware ! .,, ". ( f I. N< < • M-: h,rj »,. ...|jn.. 1..,., /\ ., .. .1 . 1 •• . , •' • •. -. -., s • >. found at Bed, Bath & Beyond at Commerce. - . 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Burgundy star BiraiiighamDrove* High Seb^saaiorwon^spand ' rVDay with b*r mom ' on the rise a^fas^thiay^s«r/butabeha« somaspacial peopi* wh^ajr* great f you've come to like delicately substiLulsa, baked chardonnay and the silky Shell share tha day with bar I finesse/cherry fruit, and spicy American "mottr* and her family. nuances of pi not noir; you need to Joana 4Joa" lima is a foreign ;T learn more about their origins. . «prft*ttfi> fftwttnt n^it ^¥Hmt ~Frjt-, That places you in the Burgundy tugal, and a member of the Oreg region of France. All white Burgundy Wagner family of Baystiy Hills for wines are made from Chardonnay. the past fdffftft jrpjtTL • Red Burgundy wines are produced ^teo,cakbtataMoth«raD«y from pinot noir. in Portugal with card*, flower* and Many Burgundy domaines are cen­ by takingmamothers oat U din-

turies old with ••*• | 'aPS^^F • J^^BHVHC •SJW^BHS*" •*»• aa»Wi^ _ ^^J^^^^waB* , Wlrwptck* established rep­ day, we 1M»| our momaa lfttls more Wineries worWw kto utations. than we usually do,* have bached off from Depending on Although ahe is lad that aba won't oakey cnardonrwys, ownership and making them more in be with ha* mother, shea excited to the style of French, care taken, take part in tb« Wagners' traditions. whfte Burgundies. their wines can Tm eapecially looking forward to Here are the best slip. Other helping to make breakfast for Mom from our recent tast­ properties are Nancy." ing of dozens. on the rise. One For more than 20 years, "Dad • Chardonnays over such is Maison Greg" has supervised the four Wagn­ S20/bottle: 1997 An ton in Rodet Chateau St. Jean, er children — Jake, 23; Julia, 21; Robert Young Vine­ with its Anna, 20, and Noel, 17 —* in cooking yard, »24; 1996 Pine Chateau de and other kitchen activities to pro- Ridge Stags Leap Chamirey wines vide a special beginning on Mother's District, $40; 1998 from the Mer- Day for their "queen for the day." Exchanging familie*: Nancy and Greg Wagner of Beverly Hills (from lefiX have opened their Shafer Red Shoulder curey region; house - and lives - to exchange student Joana "Joe* Lima from Portugal (right), who is a Ranch, Carnero*; "When the kids were younger, Chateau de breakfast was served to Mom in senior at Birmingham Groves High School Here they pitch in with daughter Noel in preparing and 1997 Gallo-Sono- Rully in the ma Laguna Ranch, bed," Greg said. The youngest chil­ a batter for bread. Cote Chalon- $22. dren took a cup of coffee and the breakfast They're too big to all fit sophomore year at Washington Uni­ her more that day." • Chardonnays under naise; Domaine newspaper to our honoree while the on the bed," she said. versity in St. Louis, and Noel will According to the other members of $20/bottie: 1998 des Perdrix and rest of us handled the kitchen . Sanford, Santa Bar­ its wines from Nancy is pleased to have Joe be working on traditional family the Wagner family, Joe will have to. bara County, $19; duties. around to celebrate this special day. breakfast dishes. stand in line. "We all hug Mom a lit­ Nuits Saint "When the food was served, all the 1998 Meridian Edna Georges, Vosne "With two of the children away 1 really like making the day spe­ tle more on Mother's Day." Valley, »15; 1998 kids sat on the bed and talked with (Jake is in Lo* Angeles pursuing a cial for mom," says Noel, a junior at Sandra Dalka-Pryeby i» a Beverly Gailo Family's Gailo Romanee and Nancy while she ate breakfast Echezeaux. film career and JuHa is completing Groves. It's a time to give back to Hiila resident and write* about food of Sonoma, $11; Then, they gave her their cards and bar senior year at Arisona State her and to show ow appreciation for forthe Obmrver& Bc&ntnjgfeivi- 1998 Hogue, $10; Since 1988, gifts." • oie* to have Joe to everything she dee* for us'' papert. . ' • , 1999 Roaemount, Antonio Rodet -AI'WEnt^-.W^affit™ Greg agrees. "Nancy does so much owns naif of •mry twtmtrmm Domaine oe p^ans to do her share by for us every day. It's nice to give her Family, student Fleur du Cap (South Jacques Prieur, preparing a Portuguese fish dish. the opportunity to do what she Africa), $9; and share recipes which today, is "We eat a lot of fish and seafood in wants on this special day." 1998 Columbia. my country because of our proximity Here's some recipes for Mother's Crest, $9. making superla­ In addition to her Portuguese Rich, raspberry and tive wines. to the ocean." dish, Joe plans to bring another Day from the Wagner family of Bev­ touch of Portugal to her American erly Hills and one from Joana Lima, pium flavors of aen- Talk to a Bur­ While Joe is making her dish, gioveaa and zlnfandaJ Greg, Anna, who just completed her mom on Mother's Day. "I plan to hug an exchange-student from Portugal lend thamartvea to gundy wine who is visiting the family. marinara^aucad snob and they pasta or rustic pizza may speak to BACALMAU A' GOMES 0€ SA' with sundriad toma­ you in. acronyms Readers share mom's recipes (SALT COO WITH POTATOES, EGGS, toes and fresh rnc* suchasDRC zareila. (short for BY KEN ABRAMCZYK through the years, but the original OMOHS AMP BUCK OUVES) W Stngiovese; 1996 STAFF WRITER feeling is still there." 11/2 pounds salt cod Trentadue, $18; Domaine de la [email protected] Romanee- Rose said her most favorite meal 6 medium potatoes, peeled and 1997 U Famtglia di was a picnic meal her mother pre­ Robert Mondwi. Conti). Impres­ When we asked for recipes from . cut into 1/4 inch slices pared nearly every Sunday in the »22; 1997 Atlas sive wines. readers for Mother's Day, they l cup olive oil Peak, »16; and 1997 responded with.a common chord of summer.' Prices in the 2medium onions, cut into 1/8- Sharer Firebreak {big stratosphere. love, respect and appreciation for "No one we knew ever had a picnic arm' UMQ, »S0. That's not their mothers. like this one. vShe made breaded. • ZinrandM: 1997 rings where you want Euni Rose of Sbuthfield remem­ veal cutlets - not chops - veal cut­ Dry Creek Vineyard lets, bought from a kosher butcher -. 6eggs Reserve, $30 (Sabu­ to begin under­ bers her mother's Eastern European 18 black pitted olives, thinly . lous!); 1997 GattO standing Bur­ cooking origins. Rose's mother, Flo­ not that we kept kosher, but she Sonoma Barrettf gundy. rence Margolis, learned from her liked the tenderness and flavor of sliced Creek, »19 (none mother-in-law and "never varied an those particular cutlets." Enter Rodet (Note: Do this step 24 hours ahead belter under »20); inch from what ahe learned." She fried the cutlets in Crisco or with its wines of time. Place cod in a large bowl and 1997 Fetzer Home Spry, not oil, because when she was from Mercurey "When (my twin sister and I) each cover with cold water. Let soak, chang­ Ranch, »9 (nice a child her stepmother would send every day wine). and Rully. got married, our mother actually ing water every 8 hours. Prior to cook­ Bnadmtfmrt: Noil and Joe her to the grocery store to buy oil They are a good made recipes from her dishes for us," ing, drain and rinse cod. Cut into bite- pour the better into bread and give her a jar for it. The grocer place to begin your love affair with Rose recalls. "She really worked size pieces. Salt cod can be purchased would pour the oil into the jar, Rose Burgundy wines. Since 1998 vintage pom. Nod and Joe expect to hard because she never eyer used a at Vic's Market.) said. wines are just entering the market­ prepare recipes on Mother's recipe in her entire life - wow! place, get started here. Rodet'a Day to honor Nancy Wagner "My twin and 1 have taken her "On the way home the oil would renowned winemaker Nadine Gublin on thai special day . recipes and done some changes Please see RCADCRS, D2 "Pi MttlXetKte offers a word of caution: due to the vagaries of weather, the quality of this vintage, varies greatly from pro­ ducer to producer and vineyard to vineyard. FAMILY FOOD We recently tasted many 1998 Rodet Burgundies - our top recom­ mendations are very good to excep­ Don't obsess about child's weight —just eat healthy tional wines in their price range. 1 healthy, very tasty and good for you," White Burgundies - 100 percent How do you avoid such control strategies an counter pro­ to help your kids eat only about 10 per­ chardonnay: obsessing about your ductive. cent "fun", or "play" foods while the Abl»ey said. other 90 percent contributes to their • 1998 A. Rodet Chateau de Rully, child's weight while "Parents' attempts to control their Five-year-old Elana Price, of Hunt­ good hertlth. $16, has generous fruit with nice oak teaching them to eat child's eating were reported more often ington Woods attends Kindergarten at imprint. healthy at the same by obese adults than by adults of nor­ You can try to explain this concept to Burton Klementary School. Her favorite foods ure pi/78 because she • 1998 A. Rodet Chaasagne Mon- time? mal weight," Birch said in the study. them as. they approach adolescents and likes the cheese. She likes soy meat trachet, $39, is a big step up. Sleek A study by Dr. Similarly. Duke University psycholo­ can grasp this information and enjoys it in hnmehnuie tacos and fme*a«rul. Leann Birch, pub­ gist Philip Costanzo found that excess Therapist and diKitiHii. Kllvn Satter One of her favorite dishes is peanut • 1998 Domaine Jacques Prieur lished in the New Eng­ weight in school-age children was high­ point* out that whrn the parents of butter pasta, and she also likes fruit,'"1 Meursault Cloa de Maseray Mono- land Journal of Medi­ ly associated with the degree to which overweight kids back off. and let them love strnwlierrios bwause they remind pole, $46, In one word, fabulous. cine, confirmed that parents tried to restrain their chil­ eat without pressure, the kids will eventually eat less This way. the child me that 1 have little freckles on my • 1998 Domaine Jacques Prieur pre-schoolers have an dren's eating. In-gins to hear and understand her own nose " Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru Le» innate ability to regu- Develop intuitive eating innrr signals of hunger and satiety Erica Mendelson, fi. of Earnungton Combettes, $72 (very limited quanti­ — i late their eating Hills attends Meadowbrook Kleineri ty). Again, one word, incredible. according to what Costanzo found that even well mean­ "Children deprived" of food in an lary School in Walled Lake Sheenjo\s Red Burgundies - 100 percent pinot their bodies' need for growth. ing parents interfere with a t hi Id's attempt to 1N> thin become preotTiipicd This holds true even when the child's intuitive eating, and when a parent with food, afraid they won't get enough nee at Middle Eastern restaurants, noir: eating seems to be horrendous tries to overrule a child'* natural eat to eat. and are prone to overeat when along with salad and (rem h fries T»r uauH KX Researchers found that at a given ing cues, the problem gets worse, nut they get the chance," Satter said "The inside of fretuh fries are win, us meal, calorie intake was highly van better mashed potatoes'" Erica said "I a!>o able but it balanced out over time. Evelyn Trihole, author of Intuitive Children's menus like oranges 'cause von can drink Yet, many parents assume that their Eating, notes that a parr fit who feeds a 14-t's look at a sample, of young A with assistance liom hei mom who s»-ts What to watch for in Taste next week: implement coercive strategies in child «how* that he's had enough, can years old and attends pre school, lieth certain boumlane* >m,h as no exten­ • Dishes for senior* attempt to ensure that the>r child con play a powerful role in the initial Abraham in West Bloom fit hi. \ivr sive junk • Main Dish Miracle sumea a nutritionally balanced diet. development of intuitive rating." favorite f

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS niments - perhaps rice or couscous and 2 ctuvt.'S garlic, minced taste. Place chicken in skillet; cook 1U slightly; cook until sa'uct' is mlutvd by; Seasoning gives a rich taste to Chick­ a simple vegetable. .1 cup chicken broth minutes or until browned and centers are half, about 1 cup. . en Saute With Balsamic-Prune Sauce no longer pink, turning oncu. Transfer to )./2 ( up 13 ounces) coai'sely chopped Spoon over chicken. without adding a lot of fat. A serving CHICKEN SAint pitted prunes serving platter and keep warm. contains only about 9 grams of fat. WITH BAISAMKS-PRUNE SAUCE 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Add shallots and garlic to same akiilet; Makes 4 servings. This is a one-dish main course that i/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, cook and stir 3 to 5 minute* or until soft­ can be prepared start to finish in about 2 tablespoons olive oil Nutritional information per serving: V '. crushed 35 minutes. . 4 boneless skinless chicken breast ened. cal., 9 g fat, 1(H) mg thai., S90 intf .Wn/j Jo a lar^1 skillet, heat oil over medium The chicken pieces are cooked first, halves (about 11/2.pounds) Stir in broth, prunes, vinegar, thyme, 2(>H cartxj.;2% fiber, -41 x pro. j then the sauce in the same pan. While it Salt and pepper heat until hot. 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; simmers, there is time to cook accompa* 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots Stetson chicken with salt and pepper, to bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat •Recipe from California'Prune Board, j ,

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safe.container and cook on high until tender.Se t ture. Mix until barely moistened. (Mixture will have always drip out of the jar, making a sticky mess. Fry them in the hot Crisco until browned on all, j aside. ' lumps.) Cover and set in a cool place as'long as'possi­ So she always hated using oil." sides. Then put the cutlets into a roaster, covered, ;j\ In a large skillet, add 1/2 cup olive oil and onion ble; Her mother .made macaroni salad and the fami­ 350* F for one hour until tender. . j rings. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequent­ Lightly grease griddle or frying pan. Heat to medi­ ly's best friend always made lemonade - with lots (Euni Rose has cooked:this; recipe using olive oil. i : ly until onions are soft and transparent. Remove and um-high. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each cake. Cook of oranges as well as lemons, Rose said. • But of course the flaVor is different -.- "delicious, buj set aside. until bubbles appear on surface.Turn and brown' "My mom and dad were very young parents, so not the same memory comes to mind," she writes.) j Add remaining oil and cod pieces. Cook over medi­ other side. Makes 8-12 cakes. their friends were very young as well," Rose um-high heat, stirring gently and frequently until Recipe submitted by Wagner family. writes. The guys played Softball at the picnics and CATHERINE ZOTOS' GREEK N EASY PASTA SAUJ fish flakes easily. Return onions and add potatoes to the 'girls' and we kids cheered them on. To6 much (FROM SON GREG ZOTOS) | skillet. .fun!" '.•/•'•; • BROCCOLI QUICHE .._„_ 8 ounces rotini pasta j. In bowl, scramble eggs. Stir in olives. Add mixture 110-inch piecrust Best meals 8 ounces cooked diced chicken ..•''.!• to,skillet. Cover skillet and cook over medium heat 1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped broccoli; Greg Zotos of Livonia wrote: "My mother makes 1/3 cup chopped red onion I approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until eggs are set. : the best meals. They are so tasty because she puts thawed and drained Dried basif . Cut into wedges. Servear 6 to 8.- her love in her cooking. I always say her meals are Revipe Courtesy of Joana Limit. ••"' 4 eggs ' '• Salt to taste \. . 1 cup evaporated milk gourmet meals, because they taste so good." Catherine Zotos' Greek 'n' Easy Pasta Salad is Black pepper to taste \ . 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese MOTHER'S DAY GRIDDLE CAKES one of our featured recipes. Fresh basil, shredded : 1/4 cup finely chopped onion :13/4 cup white fiour Euni Rose appreciates the opportunity to share 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, packed ih oil. cut in - ,%3/4 cup whole wheat flour " 1 tablespoon parsley flakes her childhood memories. strips •"..'; .-1 3/4 teaspoons baking, powder 1/2 teaspoon salt She writes: "Thanks for allowing me to wallow in 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves ^1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt these memories. My dad died in 1992 and my mom ; 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese with tomato and 2 eggs 1/8 teaspoon black pepper . will be 85 in June. My parents came here in 1991 ;' basil ,. .' i ; 3 tablespoons sugar or honey In 325° F oven, bake piecrust for a minutes. from Cleveland when my dad was so ill they could.- Caesar salad dressing, regular or low-fat . ^3 tablespoons vegetable oil Remove. . n't be away from my husband and myself," 1/2 cup chopped imported black olives Here are some of our reader's favorite recipes r: 1 1/4 cups milk In blender, chop broccoli into line pieces. Add Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.' shared in honor of their mothers: * (Note: Batter is best if made the night before.) remaining ingredients and blend untilinixed. Hum Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, sun- ' into crust. Cover crust edges with foil and bake in dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Feta cheese, red • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. In another p FLORENCE MARGOLIS* CUTLETS bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add remaining ingredients 375 F oven for 35-45 minutes or until set. 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Use it in the beautiful and easy salad redp*^ these years, winemuker Bruce Thin makes spring a perfect time to try new veg­ below: Cry Aux Perdrix, $54; lovely, ly-grown grapes. All Cakebread noticed distinct delicious and very balanced. etables that you may not bo accustomed to eating wines are made entire­ parcels with unique, stand-alone _5PRIMQ SPINACH SAUD M 1993 Domaine des Perdrix to help add variety to your diet. "inherited" characteristics. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is a key : Echezeaux Grand Cru, $90, is a ly from grapes, certi­ ' 10 ouncestre5h spinach washed thoroughly, .torn In 1995, Three Sisters from component of the American Institute for Cancer big wine destined for extended in pieces and steamed fied by the California fairly rocky soils and Benchland Research's diet and health guidelines for cane or cellar aging. Select from loamy soils were ' 2 cups strawberries haiveo of sliced Certified Organic Farm­ prevention,.and promotes belter overall health. 2 kiwifruit peeled and sliced Earth sensitive wines. In introduced. No knee jerk on our Re sure not to pass up the spring asparagus. ers. .• ' 2 tablespoons wine vinegar seven years, the Bonterra. Vine­ part to enthusiastically recom­ Choose spears with tight, compact tips and medi­ yards brand is the most success­ mend - not that they weren't um green, color w.ith purple highlights. & tabiespoons part-sk-m ficotta cheese ful using organically-grown or synthetic fertilizers. Try Bon­ good, but we're interested in con­ Pick spears of similar diameter so they all will 1. tablespoon plain iowfat or nonfat yogurt •'.•'• grapes. All wines are made terra Vineyards Chardonnay, sistency. It's there in the 1996 cook in the same amount of time, Try them simply 1/2 teaspoon dried herb of your choice (basil.. entirely from grapes, certified by Viognier, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cakebread Three Sisters Caber­ marinated in olive oil, fresh rosemary and ground tarragon; or use'2 tsp. fresh herbs) the California Certified Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah net Sauvignon and 1996 Cake- black pepper, theh: drained and roasted in a 600- Dash pepper Farmers. (absolutely fabulous with.duck), bread Benchland Select Caber­ degree oven for about 10. minutes. Related to produce, there's ranging $11.50 to $23.50. net Sauvignon, both $90. A bar­ The height of radish season is right about now as . Prepare the. spinach, strawberries and kiwifruit in been significant controversy, over Terroir conscious wines. rel sample, tasting of both wines well, so look for. red globes, sold in batches with a large, saliid bowl.w individual salad bowls. Combine the use of the term organic, what Terroir, a French word, is...now from the 1998 vintage has us their greens still attached. Fresh looking greens the remaining ingredients'in a.blender or food proces­ is and what is not. No such broadly Used by the U.S. wine enthused. For full impact of the are a good sign of quality, and' they're edible as sor; puree, until'Smooth without a trace of graininess, debate when.it comes to fion.ter- industry, to mean.wine charac­ meaning of terroir, try to taste well! Fix a radish and broccoli slaw by grating and serve with the salad. ra wines. They are made from teristics inherited from the par­ these wines side by side. Quite, broccoli stems, radishes and carrots. 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Sunday M.iy 7 2000 Renee Skoglund. 734 953 2128. (rskogJund^oehomecommnet) on the web: http://obsetver eccentric,com ltPJ»»!W»*»ftWlMMi rj:-;^: .^'^^^..^^aa^at^VttaaiiamMHffaiii^eMwa^ !•!*> MEDICAL Implant helps palsy patients BRIEFS Oakwood's Program Rx for women for Exceptional There's no bolter present for MotluM-VDay'timn the gift of health C h i I d ren t re at s the •V from St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. Ikme-donsity testing is available any. time al the Marian Women's whole child Center, which also offersmammog:' raphy, ultrasound testing and HKNKKSKWH.IM) sr.\Kf wnm.u .-....-'. health education. Call (731) 6a5- laiko^liirvdtfi'oe.hojiu'Comm.iiet iioo. •.'. '.'•• , .••;: A \Skin Cancer Awareness- and imberly White, 12, of Garden C'ity is an artic­ -Screening Program" will take plate ulate honor roll student who toves to write . Saturday,'May 13, in the hospital's K short stories and cut -macaroni and cheese. West Addition A and B. A discussion \Vhenshe grows .up, :she may become a famous • on skin cancer 9-10 a.m. wjli he ful- author- or ii jjolice dispatcher: Then she could ' : lowed by cancer screenings 10 a.m. . ride to w-ork with her.father, David-White, a . to noon. sergeant with the.Garden City. Police Department.' "Women's Health' Issues*' wit! be She recently finished a story about agiiTwho .presented at the hospital noon-1 made a time machine and traveled with two .; p.m. Tuesday, May:3G in West Addi­ filends to the Eiffel Tower in the year 5000. "I like tion A. Nurse Mary Lou Anoliek will to write fictional stories because then you can discuss heart disease, osteoporosis, make anything happen," she say.s,. and menopause. Call (731 > 655-89 10 Kimberly, who has cerebral palsy, can easily say ' to register for the skin cancer "intrathecal baclofen; therapy," whereas her moth­ . screens and health issues discus­ er, Kim White, trusts hc'rselfw'ith just using the sion. initials. 1TB therapy.. All smiles: Kimberly White says her newly implanted medicine pump allows Her to '.' ••Intrathecal baclofen therapy, which uses a surgi­ implanted pump to deliver anti-.spasticity walk better and sit Indian-style. Her parents, Dave and Kim White, are her biggest- Cancer support group medicine directly into-tho spinal fluid, has rnade a cheerleaders. big diiTerence iii Kiinberly's.life. She had the pump Have you received a diagnosis of It took two niisdiagnoses before the Whites had The Program for Exceptional Families is the implanted in -January at Oakwood Hospital,. cancer within the last six month an answer: Beautiful, bright'-eyecl Kimberly. who eq'uivalent of one-stop shopping, a medical center and don't know where to turn? "I like it because.for me I can (!o a lot more was born premature and weighed only 2 1/2 . hybrid. Youngs refers toil as a "medical hom-e." things," she said. "Now when I walk niy heels, - The Xewly Diagnosed Cancel- pounds, had cerebral palsy. During a si n gl e visit, ch i td re n a nd t h e i r fa mi 1 ie,- ••touch the.lloo'r, my feet are more in line and my Support CI roup'at. Oak wood-Hospital, For several years, the Whites took Kimberly to are seen by a team of pediatric specialists, includ­ baek'is a 'lot straighter. 1 can sit Indian style with­ meets G:30-8 p.m. the second files- Shriners Hospital in Chicago for treatment. The ing a pediatrician, physical medicine and rehabili­ out any help. Before I needed help, but now-my day of each month in the Adrav drive was long an 593-77(35.' my legs move by themselves/ "This is really the part in which we have carved a bral palsy and traumatic brain injury, A neurosur­ -niche," said Youngs.-"How can we make, this per­ geon implants a SynchroMed pump, about thesi'/e. —Kimberly White son's life better? How can we walk, beside them?-' of a hockey puck, just tinder the skin of the Youngs' holistic approach extends to the Who are you? abdomen. A tiny ca'thoter'is' threaded around the •' " : . . .: ' Anc.12 The subconscious mind is a curi­ patient's broader community: She'kiu'iws'the abdomen and into the spinal fluid. The catheter dynamics of school systems, "If I have.a.question. 1 ous tiling'. It stores and remembers carries "baclofen injection." a medication that sub­ White asked Kimberly's local pediatrician to write events, words, places and people you a new prescription for braces. He .said he.couldn't, can just call the school an'd say. 'Hi. I'm Dr. stitutes for the brain's naturally produced relaxing Youngs from the Program for Exceptional F.tiui- do not even realize you heard, saw chemical, called (1A15A. and referred her to Dr. Awaad. or felt. Botsfbrd General Hospital's Kim was wary. She had seen so many neurolo­ lies. I have question^ about Johnny.' That's what Because baclofen injection is delivered directly gists. There was nothing new to be discussed: sets this program apart." . Health Development Network, as into the spinal fluid, minute doses can be used. . part of its Mind-Body Connection "It turned out to be wonderful," .she said, "Dr. Kimberly White is now learning how to u-e Baclofen taken by mouth is not effective. The Awaad was the first one to say, 'Do you know your crutches in,physical therapy. It's a big challenge. workshops program, is offering "The pump is programmed by a computer to release the Cube; Tlie Secret Language of Your options?" but one Kimberly is not afraid to tackle After aii, correct amount of the drug. It can be repro- 1 nT r Mind Re.veaifri" 7 p.m. Monnav. Kimberly was shown videos of different treat­ this, is' a girl who mad* the hon " ole even after grammed externally. ments, including batox injections uisod.tq treat missing nine days of school while having an 1TB May 15. ' : Kimberly sees boll)- Dr. Yasser Awaad. the pedi­ local spasticity1, to which she said. "no.".However. therapy pump impLmed. '"'L'his cube program is an ancient atric neurosurgeon who implanted her'pui'np. and • she became very excited after seeing the video of Tnanks to ()ak'-'. <.:ai Hosp-tai's Pregrarn for-' visualization technique." says .Dr. Susan Votings, a pediatric physiat list, at •< )ak- 1TB therapy and. became even more excited after a Kxceptiona.l Fannhes ami Kimberly's own deternvi- Donna May, class instructor. "It is wood Hospital's Lixigfiam for'Exceptional Lainilic-s. test 1111¾ of the drug.yielded posifive'rvsuhs. The na.tien t-ido la-r absolute best. K.imlKTly's life may based'on a popular book that asks a p ^'ouugs. tb.e program's director.'manage.-.' Kiinbei,- i i> ,i.,i.r; » ... t".-.^•*,•'M...^^,-^.. !• device-'was implanted on -Ian. 1 i, (>e I i hi.' Hie t ii ie ' 11 lit 1 i.i n.>- in.iv>mit SHJI.I . An > • series of questions. The way you ly",- overall nu-dical care and Iter rehabilitation, pro­ Results came quickly'.- 'him.: is u.'ssibie." answer those questions lu'is a lot of gram. • .-'••.''••''. ."Oh my, a.lot of people noticed her steps va-iv . • P. '"-.. ••'• .--,.-: •.•:'::,'...•. ,.- .- :', /'/..,./•„- V • /a...'..^:- .•:.:' symbolic meaning into v.hat type o) "Knnln-rly is a great example of the kinds of chil­ sim-r.' She co'uld put her arm up over her head. Kn: things your subconscious .mind dren who come to our- prog/Mm and get more of the Now she can 'hitrh five.'" said Kim remembers." comprehensive approach.: said Youngs. For Kini- White. .' ' '• The workshop will be at the ': In-rly, 1TB tln-rapy Anne Marie Michon. a nurse who . Health Development-'Network. : .was.'a good ehoice. works with Dr.. Awaad, said all the chil­ 39750 Grand River Ave. in Xovi. ; slle added. "She's dren who have had the pump implant­ Cost is $'20'. To.register, call 21M ; really motivated;' ed experienced positive results, ranging 177-0100. ,, : 'v.'luch also makes from (hissing or being dressed more : her-a good candi- easily to walking faster or without a ,: date." Free car seat check W:ilkel\ . '.'.-.••• "Every patient has improved to some Motor vehicle crashes are. the %, \ Searching level"" • .nation's leading cause of death and' "'When vfiu ba\ e a serious injury to-clhldu-n younger .: clulii with special : Comprehensive care • needs, yon almost than 14. More than 70'percenl 'of'. Kim and Dave White found the right •; fee! \uli have these tragedies can be. preveriled if people .and llie:nght answers at Oak-' . e!lt el"i'd ;'i Secret car seats ae.d safety •bolts are vised : wood Hospital's .-Program tor Exception-' • society." s;-|id Kim 'cot re<. t ly. al Families, which treats patients with : • White. 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