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.rt^.fr^tty^1-V lorneTbwn J.. COMMUNICATIONS •:* t ^Nr*5 NETWORK Ulcsllanci ©bsmi the Your hometown newspaper serving Westland for 35 years Sunday, April 9, 2000 hometownnewspapers.net 75c Volume 35 Number 89 Westland, Michigan O2000 HomeTown Communtcattons NetworK™ F^T" THE WEEK Budget resident-friendly 4 FmM I mmfmmw • Mayor Robert Thoma^ City Council approval, would *»t City they've come to expect. proposed city budget taxes and water-sNswer rates for the ••••"ItVa jjood,; solid:budget," Thomas includes tax cuts for resi budget year starting July 1. said Wednesday as he and his finance dents. The mayor will tucjKan additional director, Tim McCurley, spelled out the $60 into the same homeowner's pocket plan during a joint interview in the MONDAY BY DARRELL CLEM in 2001 - if council follows/us sugges STAFF WRITER BY DARRELL CLEM mayor's office. dclemQoe Jiomecomm.net STAFF WRITER tion to let a 1-mill incinerator tax Thomas' $48 million general fund [email protected] . City Hall: The Westland expire. budget will survive only if council A Westland police officer faces, " Mayor Robert Thomas has proposed Thomas' vision marks a drastic shift members agree to phase out.a special City Council will have an April. 18 court hearing follow from his earlier plans to keep the city's ing allegations that he sexually cutting taxes, reducing water-sewer Tax Increment Finance Authority dis two study sessions April rates and fixing roads in his new bud tax structure in place and to build a trict north of Ford Road, embracing a. molested an 18-year-old passen multimillion-dollar recreation center 10 at City Hall, Ford near get plan. renewed city wide emphasis. ger of a car he stopped near War and a new City Hall. Hi's far-reaching blueprint for change "I think there's a good chance they'll Carlson:At 6:30p.m.> ren and Wayne roads. • He has said his new plan emerged would return about $85 to a typical buy into it," Thomas said. there will be a discussion Westland homeowner who ,has a after he did some "soul-searching" for of separate water and *" Please see CHARGED, A2 $120,000 house, ways to ease the tax burden on resi sewer meter systems as Thomas' plan, hinging on Westland dents while maintaining services Please SUDSET,A4 requested by local condo minium associations. At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Robert Thomas artd council members will discuss his new budget proposal.
SATURDAY eneour BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSi • 'Most are directed toward Family fun: The Ciuitan SPECIAL WRITER the rearing of children. I Bunny Brunch will take Margaret Harlow has a lot to say think parents need a lot of place 9 a.m. to noon • and she likes saying it on the sigh out side Harlow Tire, the 35-year-old busi encouragement to do the April 15 at the Bailey Cen ness she owns, with her husband, Jim.. right thing when it comes to ter, on Ford near Carlson. : She prefers displaying uplifting their kids.' It is. sponsored by the words to hawking sales. Westland Civitan Club ,*I would rather they think of Har Margaret Harlow low Tires as the place wi,th that neat ' —Harlow Tire and Westland Parks and sign," Harlow said. Recreation. Price is $2.50 : Her favorite saying, "Time Spent With a Child Is Never Wasted," greet When You Stoop To Help a Child." forages 1-12, $4 for ed passers-by last December and. at. Sometimes, she uses the sign to do a adults. The Easter Bunny least one of her customers was little cheerleading for- a school team will visit. Tickets are inspired. and once a year she supports a pro He said he read the sign every day gram reminding parents to. press the available at the Bailey and it made him think about'how he remote control. She tells parents to: Center or at the door. For felt torn between his obligations at "Turn Off the Violence" and "Do Some work and getting involved with his thing With Your Child." information, call Donna child's activities. Other times, .she advertises activi: Jensen, (734) 729-8075. "That gave him the inspiration to ties at.her church, The First Congre take the time off of work and do .what gational Church of Wayne. But she he needed to do with his child," Har always avoids making political state Seedlings: The annual low said: ... ments beyond reminding people to City Tree Giveaway will She took over the job of maintaining vote. be 9 a.m. to 3p.m. April the sign at Ford and Wayne roads Usually, she thinks of the slogans eight years ago when the old sign was herself; other times, Harlow has read 15 at the Bailey Center. refaced; it or heard it somewhere else. Seedlings of several vari Ever since, Harlow; hopes that she's "Most are directed toward tlie rear making a difference in strangers' lives ing of children," Hariow said. "I think eties will be given to West- STAFF PHOTO BY Ton HAWIXY with lines like "Honesty Is the Best parents need a lot of encouragement to land residents. For infor Sign of the times: Harlow Tire's sign shares hopeful messages Policy," "When a Child Looks Up to dothe right thing when it corner to- mation, call the Economic with customers and passing motorists. You. What Kind of Person Does He Development Department, See?" and "You're Never So Tall As .= Please sec SI ON, A2 (734) 467-3220. rPvinl fiVnPVPflfn!!m^1^^077. ^r\nr'iyy^OY\iQhf\r\ii^h cs JL I VKJUV Ui L-t/O/ CCC/ l \JV%/\JW i/i i/g KA/UKA/K vt i vv^t vv o/ V\J'V/MIIK Tee time: Check out the Observer's special section BY DARRELL CLEM • None of the shots he fired hit anyone, although several sion of what happened early March 16. STAFF WRITER Birch, who spent time in a psychi dclemGoe.hoiiiecomin.net struck the unmarked police car and an apartment building, ongolf/\ns\6e atric hospital unit after his arrest, is A suspected gunman, accused of fir police said. now jailed on a $500,000 cash blind. .A ing an assault rifle toward an, not-guilty plea has been placed in hi^ INDEX unmarked Westland police car and a court records. • surrendered at 7:24 a.m. March 1.6, right to a preliminary hearing - a'move Apartments/19 Movies/C4 neighboring apartment building, has The Landings gunman used what been ordered to stand trial in Wayne None of the shots he fired hit anyone, that averted courtroom testimony. Arts/Cl New Homes/El police Sgt. John Buresh described as a County Circuit Court. although several struck the unmarked His decision prompted Judge C, Automotive/H5 Obituaries/A4 police car'and an apartment building, Charles Bokos to order him to stand Russian semi-automatic assault rifle. Craig Birch, 39, faces trial for seven similar to an AK-47 Classified/E,C,H Real Estate/El felony criminal charges amid allega police said. trial on seven charges: discharging a Birch could face a four-year prison Classified index/ES Service Guide/H3 tions he fired 26 'rounds from his resi Police evacuated some residents of firearm or an occupied dwelling; dis Crosswofd/E5 Sports/Bl dence on the south side of The Land The Landings and warned residents of charging a firearm from an occupied term if convicted of the more serious Jobs/ai Taste/Dl ings apartment complex, near Hunter a nearby condominium development to ; dwelling: malicious destruction of prop charges against him. Malls/Ce"* Trave!/C8 • and Central City Parkway. stay in their basements until the erty; three felony firearms counts; and However, a judge could sentence hi in A gunman, distraught over a ioat job Mrtiuiuff had ended. being a habitual offender. .tii an additional two years - for a total and girlfriend problems, ended a five- Ih Westland 18th District Court on Birch's attorney, Dawn I son. couldn't of six -.-'because he is charged as a hour standoff with authorities when he Thursday. Birch voluntarily waived his be reached for comment an Birch's ver habitual offender on the rise •jl^HMHH' Rockin* BY DARRELL CLKM chandise by. the time store officials |BMaBIBI^^M •'1 can't STATF WRITS* pulled the suspect's cash register draw- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Kfj] 4cleA#oe.bofn evomm.net =w. and compared cash and receipts. HM^NH^^H*| wait until A Westland Sam's Club caS-hieirTT- "It was determined that the (sus ^PHE^HPPJj^^P^ the perfor* . accused -of letting friends pass through pect's! drawer was $9,648 47 short," a - B^S^S^S^S^S^S^S^MSKJL^S^MT' . • •>^7^^^^^¾¾¾¾^¾ manco.' • her checkout line without paying for police report said. The first place to visit merchandise totaling $9,648. The shortfall stemmed from 13 sepa t The 18-year-old Romulus suspect rate transactions made by the cashier, ^Bi ^^^^^H Zrvnchik when you're looking for a could face five year* in prison and a the report said. e^^Fti B^B^B^B^BH $10(000»fine if convicted of an embez Police Lt. Marc Stobbe said the ^^.^ B^B^B^H -^—-———. new place to live? zling charge Sarrfs Club incident is only the latest S^K^S^S^ '^^A^te^t^r''.'" . .^BMB^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^BS The Real Estate ads She is accused of ringing up electron in a growing number of retail store ic equipment-, food, housewares and embezzling cafifes. H^9nET'"r • * jta^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B&itti in today*s other items but accepting little or no He has saf^embezzling incidents HRMttjBfft^^' .^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^u HomeTown Classifieds! money from customers, police sakl, have become increasingly common due Store witnesses reported seeing the to a healthy economy that has created srwr Pwon> n T\* K*wtxi cashier accept little money for large more jobs - and more opportunities to Mlftlc: Wayne Memorial High present $ "Svhoolhou.se Koek steal from employers. items taken between noon and 330 Live," Kelly l.Awefenz (foreground), Liz Vineyard deft to right, p.m. from Sam's Club at 35400 Central Embezzling and fraud cases have City Parkway west of Wayne Road been on the rise in Westland despite tin second row), Jamie Merchant, Angela Talo, Amanda Lick Witnesses also told police they saw overall decrease'in crime. Stobbe ban liter and (hack rou-> Vinieeia Farmer and Kyle Zrenehik sing the customers loading the merchandise said a song from the play. For more <>n theprodui tuin. to he into a U-Haul bed and a'Dodge'Duran- The Sam's Chili cashier on Thursday staged Friday and Saturday, Aprd 14 J5, see A.'i: go sport utility vehicle 4 63174 10011 The customers eacaped with the mcr- Please see *1**.A4 „_— i ,•, - • • • • - • • io piace a ciassmea so: /jn-gsi-Cwv Newsroom: 734-953-2104 Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 r—* The Observer & Eccentricf SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2000 (W)A2 0**m! W* Board race draws scant i
BY DMUtKLL CLKM Monday's 4 p.m. filing deadline, Two other possible school "It'll be just a few days btdbn- > Ulestland ©bsmrer STA1T WHITER . Eisirninger arid Schofield will be board candidates for the June 12 we know who all the candidates dclem#oe.huraecoDun.Del assuredaf victory when voters go election hod pulled petitions as are," she said. I'm *••••• h-a i A June 12Wayne-Weatland' to the polls to elect two school of late last week but had not The promise of big money isn't ' »••••••• HOW TO REACH US - school board race is stirring little .board members. returned them to elections among the reasons for candi- " community interest, even though Incumbent board President offices at 3001 Fourth St. in dates to enter the race. < ;: Susan Roslek, elected trustees help to navigate Robin Mo.ore has announced she Wayne Memorial High School's School board members earn no art annex. more than $1,830 a year. They Publisher a 14,500-student district. won't seek re-election, saying she 1 is keeping a promise she made to Newcomer Michael" Tolentino are paid $30 for each meeting (734)953-2100 Appointed incumbent Richard 1 $tosiek@oe. ftomecomm.net Eisirninger has entered the race her children and grandchildren. pulled petitions, but he couldn't they attend, with an annual cap; along with Cynthia Schofield, . Eisirninger and Schofield are be reached for comment on' of $1,530. who served on a citizens commit seeking four-year terms. . whether he will'actually enter tee that pushed a successful Eisirninger was appointed to the race. They also receive up to $300 a . $108.3 million bond issue for the school board last- July after One other person also has year for mileage, for using their building improvements. •. former board 'member David Cox pulled petitions but requested own vehicles for. school district Unless other candidates beat was tapped for a. Westland City anonymity, district elections offi business. Hugh Gallagher, Council appointment. cial Susan Piereson said. Managing Editor (734) 953-2149 hgallagher@ oe.homecomm.net from page Al from page Al
Julie Brown their kids. What I put up there written pep talks are important, Eight-year, officer Steven Price said. Edit are things that are important." because people will'complain Jaworski, 34, has been placed on Jaworski. was charged after (734) 953-212' Harlow has three grown chil that they miss her advice. paid suspension by Chief Emery Westland police Sgt.s. Michael • jbrow dren; they-have made her a Other slogans stay up longer Price as he faces charges of Terry and Deanna Slezak con oe.homecomm.net proud grandmother who also than she originally intended third- and fourth-degree crimi ducted an investigation into the - likes to welcome the next gener because she knows that they're nal sexual conduct. teenager's allegations. Jaworski has no prior criminal, ation on the sign. affecting someone. Like the line, Jaworski, a married man who . But she doesn't always feel denies the charges, was released record, and Price said police offi "Dream Big, Work Hard, Never. on a $25,000 personal bond after cials "have no reason at this•_ inspired. If her writing muse just. 1 Darrell Clem, isn't there, Harlow advertises a Give Up." It will greet motorists' he was arraigned Friday after time* .to suspect that similar ; Reporter sale or lets the sign stay blank for awhile longer, because an noon in front of Redford District incidents may have occurred. (734) 953-2110 for awhile. employee asked Harlow to leave Judge Karen Khali!. Price conceded that police offi dclem@ "Sometimes, I just don't feel it up. . ... Jaworski could face 15 years in cials are treating the matter oe.homecomm.net very inspirational or creative "He said that he when he prison if convicted as charged. "seriously" as Jaworski awaits and I'll take it down,"'.she said.. drove into work it motivated He is accused of sexually the court hearing that will deter- molesting the Westland-teenager mine whether he should stand That's when she knows her him," she explained. ' 1 Brad Emons, about 4 a.m. March 24 after .trial on the charges. A not-guilty' Sports Editor stopping a car that was believed plea has been placed on record • 734) 953^2123 to be leaving a loud party, police for the defendant. bemons<§> said. Price called a press conference oe.homecomm.net "We had reports of a possible to announce the charges after, Census forms available drunk driver leaving the party," news of Jaworski's arraignment., Price said. on Friday began to spread. However, no arrest was made. Price conceded the announce om Hawley, Residents who did not may be picked up at 37095 The passenger who claimed ment was a difficult one. ographer receive a census form should Marquette, Westland. she was molested waited one ."I .can name a lot of other' 734) 953-2132 • . .'.w ,,, ,v \ \? • Census" workers are also' week to report allegations that places I'd rather be," he said dur-. 1 hawley @ contact the Westland Economic , , .--. . . , ,,.-., Jaworski "touched her inappro ing.the. press conference at the. . oe.homecomm.net needed; if interested, call the priately" while he was searching Westiand police station. Development Department at Census,Bureau at (313) 359- her, Price said. "We all feel for him and his (734) 467-3165. Census forms 1052. The officer's patrol car wasn't, family," the chief said'of Jawors Bryan Mitchell equipped with cameras that ki: ' Photograph might have shed light on the The suspect fact's two charges. ' (734) 953-213 ' -omitchelii allegations, the chief said. He could face 15 years in prison oe.homecomm.net "There were some other people if convicted of third-degree crimi-' who were present (with the rial sexual conduct and two years woman), but they did not see the if found guilty <>f fourth-degree . actual allegations take place," criminal sexual conduct. hy Benson, Representative 34) 953-2174 kbenson@ oe.homecomm.net
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BY JUUE BROWN um at Wayne Memorial High, Glenwood and on stage and acting," he said. "1 can't wait SlAfrWttJTtK Fourth in Wayne. Admission is $5 for adults, [email protected] until the performance:" $3 for students, seniors and children. " Both students keep up with their school- A. nervous teacher facing her first day on The show features 12 aptors, with half per work. Zrenchik described rehearsal as "like the job is the focal point of "Schoolhpuse forming Friday and half Saturday. There hanging out with your friends with a little will be 7 p.m. receptions both nights.featur- Rock Live," the upcoming student production choreography. It takes dedication, but it all at Wayne Memorial High School. i;\g displays of student projects in a variety of fields. pays off." •.*•.• "It's just like the cartoons we saw^ when we Recently, eight cast members went to Tra were little," sand Elena Garcia, director and Students were enthused about opening verse City for the Michigan State Thespian drama teacher. The action centers around night during a recent rehearsal. Junior Festival. They represented the school, Gar the teacher, who receives help when the car Viniecia Farmer, who.plays Dina, was in "Fame" last semester and is glad.she got toon characters cometo life. cia said, and participated in workshops. She involved in "Schoolhouse Rock Live." also attended, as did chaperones David and "It's perfect for elementary*," Garcia said of "Because I love Ms. Garcia and it's really Beverly Merchant. the production. "There's nothing inappropri fun," she said. "I wanted to meet new people.. ate.". •': .. I actually learned a lot of things." The Friday cast .includes: Angela Talo, The production features "Conjunction •> The production helped her learn parts of Junction"and other musical numbers. It was. speech. "It's full of energy," Farmer said; "It Mike Porta, Kyle Zrenchik, Amanda Lick- chosen "because it's fun," Garcia said. "We keeps you on your toes." She said it's a great liter, Liz Vineyard and Viniecia Farmer.. The have really energetic and lively kids. It's per way to express yourself and could help stu Saturday cast includes: Jamie Merchant, fect for them." . dents overcome stageTright. Andre Passmore, Chris Williams,-Heather Curtain time is 8 p.m. Friday and Satur Freshman Kyle Zrenchik plays Joe and Dobrow;olskiAAmi Mc.Cain and Kelly. Lev- • The polished aluminum elephant bottle opener day, April 14-15, in the Stockmeyer Auditori was also in "Fame." "I've always liked being emu. r^tieRuss is stage manager. "....'. \ • by Gecrg Jensen for Royal Scandinavia . • tieips y.ou gel a grip. Gift boxed. s25. •. ' .- . ' In China,'Crs'Stai, Silve.v • •'/.-..• ; ...- ". -• •
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BY DEANE GALE ANDREASSI. offered to students in the KIP County communities are also I saw such a need for this," Har SPECIAL WHITER tutoring program sponsored by welcome, Douglas said. Registra ris said. "I'd like to do it more, Miles and Chris Millar .want the Salvation Army; The 9-year- tion begins the last week of Sep but I live a long way from here, tember annually.. However, stu their parents, to know that smok bld Millar, twins getfree tutoring in Dexter." help in spelling, reading/writing, dents ages 7 to 17 enter the pro r Brnrni"9h«m • (246> 6-M-6900 Uvooi* •' (73*) S91 -7696 • R«>cr>«n* • ',2«; 651 ^00C> ing.stinks. And they told as Sometimes, it s hard for par jacobsons,com and math. gram at different times through many people who would listen ents to schedule all their chil out the year. Wednesday during a "Kick Miles said the extra help in his dren's.academic heeds, Harris "Most of the kids who enter Butts" assembly at the Wayne- studies has improved his grades said. in math and, "I think in.read the program have a problem VVestland Salvation Army. "The "kids need a little more • mm ' ' ing." If he could only remember with reading or math," Douglas . help than they're able to give Their father recently quit and to turn in his assignments, he's said. "They're not quite making a gsft from Jacobson's means more ! their mother, Nina, who is in the them," she added. .'This is a real sure he would be even better. the grade or failing. They need nice place for the kids to come." process of giving up the habit, • Tutoring help js available in , the extra help. Some of the kids In other cases, Douglas said, Jielped them put together a all subjects and there is no. have learning disorders." . parents won't accept that their poster board presentation that charge to children in the out- Report cards are one measure children need academic help. included.her nicotine inhaler Wayne County area, according to of KIP's success. Those are the parents who'never and patch. Leau'Rette Douglas, Wayne- "TheWhole point is that we call to enroll their children in "I want my dad and mom to Westland Salvation Army com- work with them and make an stop smoking," Chris said. "It's munity program director. improvement educationally, as KIP or who wait until the end of very bad for your health and I Students meet with, tutors well as with their character,"' • the school year hoping for last- think people shouldn't do it. It's from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Douglas explained. ditch efforts. a bad influence on kids." and Thursdays, September Volunteer tutors include peo "Once a problem is identified, "Kick Butts" also featured a through June, w'ith breaks that ple from the community, parents ge'tsome help immediately,'* skit, "Tar Wars, Teach It correspond with the school calen and educators, like Marge Har Douglas stressed. "So many kids Straight," that was written and dar year. , ris, a paraprofessiopal for special fail because parents aren't tak produced by Knowledge Is Power KIP began five years ago and. education in the'Wayne-West-. ing initiative to get their kids in students for other students, their has grown each year. Currently, land school district, who has . programs." parents, volunteers and Salva there are 34 students from Gar been involved with KIP for more For more information about tion Army staff in the audience. den City, Westland, Wayne.. than two years. KIP; call the Wayne-Westi-and The program is part of a com Romulus and Inkster enrolled. "I've worked with special ed Salvation Armv at (734) 722-, plete drug awareness platform Students from other Wayne kids for'about 18 years now and 3660. Livonia school supporters get word out
BY LARRY O'CONNOR school buildings. Proposal B levy their lawns,"-Walters said. "It's $3,000 to get out the word, STAFF WFUTKR raise* $4 million annually. just another way to raise aware according to campaign expense [email protected] • Proposal C - A $28" million ness." ;•••-' reports. The committee has sent Put a step ic •:,. the trre-e-ps c^ec .i'o^ps' Supporters of a $28 million bond issue that would acid a 0.4- Tag Day .drew 150 participants mailings to those who vote S-J! ':O'O Tb.-cie ceressvth.ts c/.r'raok. ^.¾ bond issue have turned their mill tax -.40 cents on every from Churchill'High alone. In absentee and others who take r>- A. orvsu sprint into a full gallop before. $1,000 of state taxable value - to groups of two to three, students part in school elections'". Monday's election. pay for expansion of high school passed out literature on the In the fall, the district commis "We've done just about every and middle school athletic/physi three proposals and logged posi sioned a telephone survey that thing a political canipaign com cal education .facilities. tive voters'names. •' indicated solid support for the 1 r/c-e Si>tfjfju)Q mittee can do," said Jim. Wat The campaign for the three "There was a lot of enthusiasm two renewals. Respondents were tes, Say "Yes" to Schools Com proposals started in .January, and the coaches did a great job lukewarm towards a bond issue mittee chairman. but proponents have stepped up putting it together," Watters for athletic facilities. Voters have their say on Mon- efforts in recent weeks. said. Since then, the school district uaV at tlit- finish line. Pc!L; open •'That's included enlisting hich • Many studenWUhletes who and "Yes"' Committee have done at 7 a.m. and close 8 p.m. school student-athletes, who took part will have graduated by. quite a bit to educate people on ' ~< "S^ • ?lttm\ a.^-f^iHn • iJM F-M *0« Proposals A, B and C are: passed out literature to homes the time new fieldhouses would the issue, particularly that the iacobsons.com • Proposal A - It renews 0.75 •Saturday. Kids only visited-those be build, if the bond measure 0.4 mill-bond increase is offset by mill (18 mills for non-homestead' homes where they knew the passes. That impressed Superin a decrease of the same'amount' for operations. Proposal A's tax occupants. tendent Ken Watson. in operating, millage, said Jay levy raises $31 million annually "The athletic director arid "The kids at the high school Young, Community Education for day-to-day operations of the ..coaches asked the student-ath are doing it for. theIT hrothers director. a gift from Jacobson's means more district. letes if they'd like to exercise and sisters and others." Watson "We've, done a lot'to'make, our • Proposal B A tax renewal their political rights and talk to said. a case to the public"-Young said.. of 1-mill tax to pay for ongoing people they know - people they The Say 'Yes" to Schools 'Com "I think maybe we will he able to maintenance of the district's 32 maw-have babv sat for or cut mittee has spent more than turn the corner,." Schools applauded Westland man charged As part of Wayne County the school's MEAP scores of in RESA'S Celebration uf Kxtel- fourth- and. fifth graders. A lence. two elementary schools 'school qualifies for'a Must in the Wayne-Westland district Improved award if it'has a <>0- Bv STOTT DANIEL •STAFK WRJT>;R • have been honored with Guv. point or higher MEAP score •id Mniel4*>ot'.hoinw,oni m.net CRIME John'Engk-r's Golden Apple' gain in math, reading, science A al! yi-ar-old W'rst land man Award. Hoover and Vandett- and'writing over a two-year P.nlice ' r>(.-iics'e McDo;- ,)],! ha.- been arraigned in the berg elementaries, both in perutd ' 1H97-WK • r'ol i oed a o i - \-e a r • o I n ! o I'i s stroiig-'armed rohhery ot a ('an Wayne, were honored April H It also requires .in " percent woman. ton woman March 21.' • as Most Improved Elementary or higher participation rate in Mi Don aid, v, h om s he Schools. schools with ,*»(> or more stir Charles McDonald Will face a desctlbed a> 0 tee-t tali itnl i "0 charge of felony rohhery April 14 The award is measured by dents in the building pounds, stole, a -iiwiii ,
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Park by installing picnic tables, fit our residents," LeBlanc said. to Nankin Boulevard. some with canopies. A funaller LeBltinc, however, urged other a* Schuman, from Palmer to from page Al play structure also would be measures for the budget, includ Cherry Hi 11. Rise added for tots. ing: . • Marquette, from Wayne to from page AJ Council study typical household using 38,000 . • Make some City Hall repairs • Using leftover TIFA money Radcliff. gallons quarterly. by installing a. basement'sump Council President Charles to Buy land adjacent to Kroger^ • Spring Valley, in HolUday faces, a Westland District Court "Trav" Griffin has' called a 7:30 • Phase put TIFA and partly pump system, removing a on Ford Road, but not for a Park Townhousea Cooperative. hearing that will determine p.m. Monday study session to use the revenues to pay the city's cement platform from uround recreation center or. City Hall as • Donna, from Joy to Ann discuss ending the TIFA district • waste-disposal tab, allowing offi the building and replacing it the mayor had once proposed. Arbor TraiL (This project will whether she should stand trial • a crucial element to -Thomas' cials to eliminate a 1-raill incin with sloped, landscaping. The • Renovating the Westland include removing and replacing for embezzling between $1,000 erator tax on July 1, 2001. work would help prevent base-* overall plan The meeting will be Historical Museum's exterior. the street!)' and $2(),000. at City-Hall.' The savings to a typical home ment flooding. •.'."*• • Restoring a city-sponsored • Glen and Hazelwood, both owner; $60 a year. . * She was arraigned last week TIFA dollars helped pay "for "This is a Hand-Aid," Thomas Martin Luther King Jr.'celebra from Wayne to Wildwood. • Spend $1 million to improve said. "That's ail it.is." end,.and a not-guilty plea has the Westland library, Central tion, which was stopped this • Melton and Cady, both from local street's during the next • Move a Veterans War Memo-, been placed on her record. She City Parkway and other north- year after city employees started Wayne to where the streets year. Those repairs would-coin rial from the front yard of City : of-Ford improvements. haying the day off as an official dead-end. was jailed on a $10,000 bond. cide with a county plan to resur Hall, where few people see it up holiday. • "We-have to make a decision face Wayne Road between • Hambleton, from Palmer to close, to a more visible spot closer Thomas, meanwhile, said his basically oh where we're going Nankin Boulevard to Glenwood, Glen and also from Palmer to to the Bailey Recreation Center. proposed tax and water-sewer with TIFA, because that will • Keep a $2 million general Norene. - OBITUARIES Thomas conceded it may be rate cuts will provide some relief determine the direction of the fund surplus, down from $2.3 cheaper to build a new structure at Christine, from Glen to budget;" Griffin said..- that taxpayers have'been seeking.' Fairchild. million. rather than move the old one. HAROLD W. OtSEN He described himself as "gen "It's a .good cut, especially for • Sheffield and Wallace, from • Renovate fire stations on ..Services.for Harold Olson, 88, of erally very supportive" of the those who use a lot of water and Wayne to Christine. Merriman Road south of Ann Generally pleased Westland were April 7 in L.J.. mayor's plan. have a $200,000 home," he said. • June and-.Farragut, from Arbor Trail and on-Northgate at On Friday, Councilman Griffin Funeral Home with bur . Thomas, in his 11th year as Palmer. Thomas also has pro Residents .will have an oppor . Wayne to where the streets Richard.LeBlanc indicated sup ial at Grand Lawn Cemetery. : mayor, has proposed these mea posed buying for local para port for much of Thomas' plan, tunity to comment on the dead-end.' Officiating was the Rev. Neil sures in his budget: medics 12 new heart-restarting "Following my cursory review mayor's proposed budget during • Norene, from Wayne to • Give local taxpayers a 1-mill defibrillators, "the same ones of the mayor's budget, I am a public hearing scheduled for a Steiber.' , Cowling from Kirk of Our Savior cut on city taxes, decreasing the you get in the emergency room." pleased to see TIFA revenue is council meeting at 7 p.m. Mon • Markey, from Christine to • Church. •. ' millage rate from 14.7 mills' to • Build a police department being proposed for • city wide day, May 1. . the street's end. Mr, Olsen was born Jan. 30, 13:7. The measure would return addition to provide more room usage," he said. "Many of the • The council is expected to vote • Freeman/from Wallace to. 1912., in Big Roek, III, and died $60 to the owner of a $120,000 for special investigations officers issues I have pushed and sup on the proposed budget in early the dead-end. April 5 at his home in Westland. house. and to house.the city's Youth ported for a few years appear to June. • Christine and Second, from He was an engineer for Ford • Reduce water-sewer rates 20 Assistance Program ,- now now have his support. With road improvements a Palmer to Glenwood/ Motor Co. major focus of .the budget, offi cents per 1,000 gallons, scaling, cramped inside the Bailey Recre- "Fire station renovations, local • Several streets near Cherry Surviving are his wife, back the combined rate frrjm atioa Center. • cials have announced resurfac roads! parks and recreation' . Hill and, Schuman, including Georgina; son, Gary; daughter, $4.46 to $4.26. Savings would • Improve the children's improvements, and a decrease in ing plans for: .Beechnut, Fernwood, Somerset Linda (Jim) Gillette; sister, May amount to about $25 a vear for a "playscape" area in .Central City water and sewer rates will bene . • Wayne Road, from Glenwood • and Hivelev, Pharr;.five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
CITY OF GARDEN CITY CHARLES KfTZMILLER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Services for Charles Kitzmiller, MAY 1,2000 58, of Westland were April 8 in . PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that'the Mayor Lid Council will hold a Public Uht Funeral Home with burial Hearing on May 1, 2000, at 7;20 p.m., in the'Council Chambers, at the Civic at Cadillac Memorial Gardens Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on the following' West, Westland. Officiating was proposed ordinance: •the Rev. Robert McDonald. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. , ._ Mr. Kitzmiller was born AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 92-005, - March 29, 1942, and died April KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY 6. He was ah assembler. OF GARDEN CITY, SPECIFICALLY THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING Surviving are his wife, CLASSIFICATION OF THE EAST 110 FEET OF LOT 27 Suzanne; son. Charles (Julie); AND 28, EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET OF LOT 27 AND daughters, Kimberly and Christy 28, ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 43 FEET OF LOT 28, ASSESSOR'S FOLKERS LITTLE FARMS (Michael) Roch; sisters, Harriet SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED AS PARCEL I.D. #010:01- Oudersluys, Ellen Galvan and - 00274)03 FROM R-3 TO R-l. Elizabeth Baleman; and five THH CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: grandchildren. THAT ORDINANCE NO.' 92-005, THE ZONING ORDINAKCI^FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, SPECIFICALLY THE ZONTOJ MAP OK THE CHERU. COLWEU CITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE EAST 110 KEETOT LOT 27 AND 28, EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET OF Services for Cheri CoKvell, 31. of LOT 27 AND 28,rtALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 43 FEET OF LOT 28, Westland were April 7 in Ward ASSESSOR'S FOLKERS LITTLE FARMS SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED Presbyterian Church with burial :i---:^- AS PARCEL I.D. »010-01-0027-003 FROM R-3, MULTIPLE FAMILY at Oakland Hills Cenretery.in RESIDENTIAL TO R-l, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Novi. Offieiat i ng was the Rev. REPEAL The Garden City Police Blue Wings and Garden Dick Bunt. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Garden City, specifically the zoning Mrs. Colwell was born Aug. "29, map of the City, as said map.relates to the zoning classification of the East City Hospital Slapstick hockey teams thank all the 110 feet of Lot 27 and 28, except the East 30 feet of Lot 27 and 28, also 1968, and died April 3 in Wayne., except the North 43 feet of Lot 28, Assessor's Folkers Little Farms businesses who supported their fundraising game to She was a clerk. Subdivision, described as'PARCEL I.D. #010-01-0027-003, FROM R-3 TO Surviving are her son,Christo R-l as previously adopted by the Cily, shall be repealed on the effective date of this Ordinance. The repeal of this zoning classification with respect benefit the Garden City Goodfellows: pher Colwell; daughter, Ashley to said parcel does not affect or impmf any act done, offense committed or 'Colwell; parents, Loren and right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or any liability, penally, forfeiture or Betty Colwell; and grandpar punishment incurred prior to the time enforced, prosecuted, or inflicted. ents. Ray and Louella Bailey. All ordinances or parts of other ordinances in conflict herewith be and > ^g^^^0 'tajw^^f Arrangements were made by the same hereby are.repealed. C^DlOHEVROLET Geo: • Uht Funeral Home. PUBLIC PURPOSE This Ordinance is declared necessary for the preservation of the public Dm* l<> u priiiler* rrri'ii' ill tin- peace, health* safety nnd welfare nf the people of the City of Garden City Family Heating and Cooling Garden City Rent-All ajipiiuiHc Sei-tiivn mi ihi* and is given immediate effect upon itjs publication.. . Garden City- Radiologists Stephen Goldfarb, DO, P.C. Wards Aj»rj] 2nd ajitl April 'hli SEVERABILITY Sunday (.in ulur, This Ordinance and the various parts, sentences, paragraphs, sections Andrews Savon Drugs Better Maids Cleaning Service i'tf«TiiM-l/2-'i/9an
BY RICHARD PEARL it reflects some of the changing the end of the year," Mack Haid. But lur believes the good in HTAfT WRtTBR • The new code, known as EPIC - for the Estates "That's when problem^ will EPIC will outweigh the bad. rj>e»rl#oe.homecomm.net circumstances in the way people and Protected Individuals Code - replaces the think of inheritances, in the way start to s-urface," said the chief "Michigan has always been in Reactions ranged from joyous things should be handled." juilge. the dark ages wh^n it cometi to to cautious regarding the new Revised Probate Code, which has been In effect Wira, who's been in business probate court," he tiuid, "mainly statewide probate code, which almost 21 years. 'License to steal' * since 1993, agreed with S.akows- because so much money is to be toqk effect Saturday. But it also "may be a lic«'ii.->e to ki and Mack, saying "If a person made by the court system and Financial planner Mark Wira steal," he said. has the propensity to rip of! an the pap^r-pushing^ttorneys, - welcomed the code with near Mack notedthat, with-fewer1 estate the door would always b* "Also, MichigVn left it wide surviving spouse or child needs one," he commented. open arms, while attorney Wal- . bonded fiduciaries ftrusteesi, it open. One should always be cau open lor contesting wills." Now, to close the deceased's bank Mack said, the new code also ter Sakowski and Chief Probate will be harder to correct prob tious in planning for your "'the law will give a chance for accounts will even things out for grand Judge Milton L. Mack Jr. were lems. "I'm kind of concerned estate/ .;,'.'•• mediation' or settling estates "Before,- they had to go to court children in some cases, making wary. about that," he said. Furthermore, he said, "People without having to go'to court. and get a small-estate order," he them equals among themselves. '.'Probate "is now sort of taken often put off estate-planning to "And any opportunity, hot to While Wira saw the new code said! In effect, "There's no way to "Studies show that's what most gut of the preventive, .mode, and the. last .minute. They don't have to go to downtown Detroit as a great iriiprovement adminis prevent them from doing that at people want," he said. • put in a clean-up mode. We don't always value the true effect (that is greatly appreciated;" he said tratively, Sakowski said it could 10 different banks. • Sakowski said that "Overall, opeti the doors to thievery and expect to really see the conse has; on the family business or on with a grin, citing parking-lot "Banks are going to love this (EPIC) is a good change because. r Mack, chief judge of Wayne quences (of EPIC) until; probably loved onea. fee's. . • County Probate Court, said par-, ties to the administration of wills better pay attention. Wira, founder.and president of Ajiii Arbor Financial Investment Advisory Corp. in downtown Ply mouth, declared the new'code will "greatly reduce the adminis trative nightmare of probate.". Sakowski. who's practiced law in Livonia since 1983, agreed the new code "makes it easier to pro bate an estate," but "it also makes it easier to rip off an : estate, as a general rule." And Mack flat-out warned the parties to wills, "You betters make sure that you stay in close contact with whoever's in charge of the estate and stay fully informed." •,••.'•'•.: The new code, known as EPIC •-.for the. Estates and Protected Individuals- Code - replaces the Revised Probate Code, which has been in effect almost 21 years. sale 24.99 RMflS tfhfaflt . EPIC is expected, among other ladies, petites accessories fnxn Preewicfc & Moore and tMwMy. In things, to reduce up-front legal assorted colors. SCTS 15 >2-17 #,'3233-3*35 fees, simplify probate by making S3VB Wr/o iw9»«#*dJ«io< Reg.37.5fH5.00 IN MENS it more difficult to contest wills, and juniors LhCMporatacts nd80*. 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PETTTES AND PARISIAN WOMAN STYLES MAY past;'dependency on the judges to V*RY BY STOPS, make sure everything is right. save 40% It** and darting watches by sale 29.99 Famous-maker "This burden Avill shift to the sale 19.99 rtk*v%tu»*Hto«w .^4900-9900, mfcrottnr slacks. In navy, saoe of tfack. heirs'," Mack-said. "We will (now)' MACCESSORCS . Waist wies 32-40 Reg 65 00 ;N MEN'S 'deal with" problems "more on a fcawHrnkawftm h aeacxMl enters Sizes &4R*)Q- complaint basis." fteg 34.0Q.WUWWS:SPORTSWEAR Mack said judges can still hear disputes in court, "but (EPIC) StUB RI-™ La***' m children makes court review optional." , ki assorrt stytas and colore. Stow S-fcK-H- *** Hesides, he noted, "a relatively 6-16. Reg. BS.00-78.00, WORESSfS twt Parisian Kids and small number of cases result" in sale 49.99 save 40% MClata, contested wills, anyway. save 40% PK CMMng Co. lor gwtt. Peasant lami&ates Under the new, informal pro ahrj tops, plus;iknm and twi capri parts and . Rj» SfitQtMBm W WOMEN'S SHOES. straits Infcrfgirte and girts 2-16 Reo 1400-2600, ceedings, parties will adminis Pea, 34.00-12ft.00. mto ».4f-7l.». aha.^HSJB.wCHrJRefS-' trate an estate and then file a W LACttS- SPORTSWEAR PCTITtS AND RARlSlAft W0MAN- • paper with the court saying STYiES MAY VARY BY STORE. sale 39.99 everything's' done, Mack said. .Calks, save 40% Parisian KiA and Adds Wira,- "As long as a will >mmmi Re* «.Vf-7tCQ. ' PX CKMIB Ce. tor boys. Tees, polos, shorts save 40% and more. Bo>4" 2-20. Reg. 12.00-2600, is witnessed by three people, the Dresses, parte, tunics and more. «1 assarted sryte. m WOMBTSSHOB. sye7.aH5.6fl. INCHUORENS NOT AVAILABLE will is tnowj considered non-pen Reg. HOODOO, «t»**MMMe. iuuiot^ etrable." SPORTSWEAR P0TTE$ AM) PAftlSttN WMAJiSTYlESMAY IN DOWKTOWN BIRMINGHAM • i.'ssteesmoi Also, noted Mack, as long as WVBYSTORE save 30-40% - "the intent of the testator is car ried out," that will be considered R«6.4S.Q0-120.00, Stk 91 Sfr-72.». 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BY RICHARD PEARL • i think It's a r*al sig acceptable." 9TACT WBITKH rpc«rl#De.hoai«coniiii.n«t nal to ttM public and The county health department "signed off about two months ago Ever think you'd see anyone the world that th« on the water quality," he said. swim in the Rouge River? Rougt River is on a "And what a great accomplish The day may be closer than ment that is," he added, noting you think. , comeback/ that, for the' last 80 years, offi To show the progress made in cials have "warned everybody to cleaning up one of Michigan's - James E. Murray stay out of the river" due to pol arid the country's ~ most pollut Environmental director lution from more than 50 years ed rivers, Wayne County is plan-" of industrial waste-dumping and ning a/triathlon in late August, natural runoff of fertilizers and the highlight being a half-mile who got the triathlon rolling. road chemicals. competitive swim in Newburgh But, he cautioned, "We're not Newburgh Lake, a collection Lake, an impoundment of the encouraging open recreational basin in the Rouge system, was Rouge on the border of Livonia swimming in the lake yet." Only drained and dredged in 1998 at a an.d Plymouth Township. trained athletes will compete, coBt of $12 million to remove According to James E. Murray, Public swimming Will wait PCBs and other contaminants. i Wayne County environmental until plant life is firmly re-estab That was just part of the $600 director, the event, scheduled for lished, he said, adding that million spent since 1992 on the 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 20, County Executive Ed McNamara federally mandated cleanup of will also include" a five-kilometer "is hoping, long-term, to have a the Rouge Basin, which stretch run around the lake and an 18- swimming beach" either at the es from the Detroit River to Oak mile bicycle race through Hines lake or farther upstream. land County. Park, home to the lake- For now, Murray said, "the Plants'and fish have since "I think it's a real signal to the water qualities have improved been successfully re-introduced public and the world that the • enough that in this portion of the into the lake arid boating and WrTRSONBODWArWM.ffiOMIlTOll^^ Rouge River is on a comeback," river" - Newburgh Poinfe - a fishing are allowed, although the ESKAIDAR said Murjay, a Livonia resident swimming • competition "is fish still cannot be eaten. Sullivan plans to seek re-election Pledging to make Wayne "Our region needs to develop a County more "user-friendly," comprehensive public trans County Commissioner John H. portation plan for western Sullivan, D-Wayne, announced Wayne County and downtown Thursday his intention to seek Detroit," he said. election to a second two-year Sullivan said his efforts in his term. first term on the commission "Wayne County government have led to "competitive bidding needs to be more user-friendly of all contracts" at Metro Air •for. residents," said Sullivan, port; "the widening, reconstruc whose 11th District includes the tion,,paving and building of cities of Wayne. Belleville and many roads" in the. district and Romulus and the townships of "improving the relationship" Canton, Huron, Sumpter and between the county government Van Buron. and the district's communities. Issuing a call for satellite He said he also ensured that offices, Sullivan said, "Western approximately one-third of the Wayne residents must drive 20 entire Wayne County road bud to 40 mile* to downtown Detroit, get was •spent'in his district in then battle to find n parking 1999 and plans "to top;thnt" fig space every time they need to ure this year (2000). pay'"property tax bills or conduct John Sullivan "Citizens in my district know other county business. that they can count on me and "Satellite offices are needed in that 1 am always willing to listen MM the western part of the county," j^egional transportation and to them and to work hard on I he said. '"fight for a light rail system their behalf," he said. "I appreci •Sullivan, who serves on more from" Wayne County's Detroit ate having the opportunity to SHOP WWW.NEIMANMA8CJiS.COM Metropolitan Airport to down commission committees - seven serve the people of the .11th Dis xfwMD wursaf FO» POPPING out mmcitat forutiwis M• soi*£*sn*confctt"o* 2«-6433300 - than any other commissioner, town Detroit. trict." said he also plans to work on
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L/W Page lf Section B SnortBr;id Emons, Editor 734 953s 2123 demon s <-MM>.homecomm net on the web: http://obsefver-eccentric.com Sunday, April 9, 2000 Proposal C Ocelots sign North eager BYBRADEMONS Bosnia and is just SPORTS WRITER bemon0Qoe.homecomm.net learning the English • COLLEGE HOOPS language. • ,, '"in 1 1 • it ill 1 i| 1 • nm^mi^^ifwmim—i -in — Schoolcraft College men's basketball . "Coming to School coach Carlos. Briggs reeled in another craft will not only Gilbert Mitchell.(Detroit Cody), both significant recruit Friday when North enhance his aca committed to Western Illinois, a Divi demics, but he also has. sion I school in the Mid-Continent Con athletics at Farmington's 6-foot-6 center Emir ference. Another point^guard, Reggie Medunjanin, a native of Bosnia, signed a chance to play at the (NCAA) Division I Kirkland, will sign this week with Divi with the Ocelots. sion II Wayne State.-.' Medunjanin, a two-time'first-team level." Medunjanin will Emlf Two other Ocelots, top scorer and AU-Observer performer, averaged 14.7 rebounder Rob Brown (Oak Park) and points and 8.6 rebounds this season for most like play the Medujanin small forward position -. small forward Lamar Bigby (Detroit the 15-6 Raiders. Northern), could be committing to Divi The Ocelots are coming off a 24-7 • for Schoolcraft. "Emir has some, size and is a guy sion I schools as early as this week. season and an Eastern Conference The 6-5 Bigby is being pursued by m championship in the Michigan Commu who can shoot the ball," Briggs said. "He received good high school coaching Cleveland State, Texas A&M,'Texas nity College Athletic Association. Brig Christian, Bowling Gr.een State and The "Say Yes to- Schools" campaign gs is 74-20 in three seasons at School from Tom Negashian. He's fundamen tally sound and disciplined player. Western Michigan University. Purdue concludes Monday when voters will be craft, . . has also expressed interest. asked to approve three different pro "I think we signed one of the better "It's not always you can get a quality player like Emir from this area." Meanwhile, the 6-4 Brown is consid posals to enhance the educational and players from this area/somebody who ering Wisconsin-Green Bay, Western Leave* Job: Mike Schuette extracurricular school experience, will.work hard from an academic and Two players off this year's School craft team, point-guard Brian Williams Illinois, Alabama A&M, WMU and is out after eight seasons at As a sportswriter' in this community basketball standpoint," Briggs said. Long Island University-Brooklyn, for over 20 years and a product of the "Emir came here four years ago from (Wayne Memorial) and shooting guard Westland John Glenn. Livonia Public Schools, I am clearly aware of th-e need to pass all three proposals on the ballot; Proposal C seeks a .4 mill bond offering (equaling the ,4 mill reduc 1st wins for Blazers, Pats tion of the authorized tax in 1995) for 25 years, yielding $28 million for con struction and expansion of gymnasi pulls out um and athletic facilities at all three • GIRLS SOCCER Livonia high schools, along with the four middle schools. Livonia Ladywood captured its first The high 'schools girls soccer match of the season Thurs at Glenn will receive new day in a Catholic League Central Divi gyms with three full sion encounter against visiting Harper courts; a wrestling Woods Regina, 3-1. room; combined aero "It took a few games to put things 4th area hoop bic dance, cheerlead- together," said Ladywood coach Jill ing and gymnastics Logsdon, whose team is 1-4 overalland room; free weight- 1-2 in the Central Division. "We're coach to quit roomrfltness center; coming around now." increased locker Ladywood led 1-0 at halftime on BYBRADEMONS rotyarfacilities; and Andrea, Schimmel's goal at the 38- SPORTS WRITER . ipper-level four-lane minute mark. ' bemondOoe.homecomta-Det ~ ~ running track. Regina then tied it in the second half The domino theory continued The middle schools will receive but Stefanie Stachura tallied the game- "state of the art" outdoor tracks at Wednesday for area high school Holmes and Emerson, along with new winner at 20:55. Megan Kogut added basketball coaches aa Westland gymnasiums at Emerson, Frost and an insurance goal with just just 11 John Glenn's Mike Schuetu u Riley. minutes left. become* Ac latest to leave. £-. With the increased number of boys ' "It was a pretty even match in the Schuette, who flniahed 101 and girls, teams (because of Title IX), first half," Logsdon said. "We got the in eight aeaaona with the Rockets, Livonia's current athletic facilities first goal in the second half and that becomes the fourth area varsity have become cramped and outdated. clinched it. We got to every ball first.. cage coach and the third in the Since 1972, the district has added Everyone played hard in the second Western Lakes Activities Associa 19 girjs athletic teams and six sports half." • tion to step down shortly after the for boys at the high school level. This •FRANKUN i, THURSTON 0: Or, Friday. Katie tyft9-2000 season. Two other results in a 292 percent increase in Roberts scored With five, rr^nutes left in trie game WLAA positions are also report- to lift Livonia Franklin to a 1-0 win over host Red- edly open, bringing the total to teams using high school facilities ford Thurston, despite a 38 percent decline in enroll Roberts scored off of a comer Kick ma" defect five. ment. ed off of an Fagte defender and scooted into the Schuette, who turned in ^ utter With suburban sprawl headed up ; net asfianklt-n, wmiess a year ago. improved to 1- of resignation to Glenn athletic the 1-96 corridor toward Lansing, the 2-1. director Gerald Szukaitia, Livonia Public Schools need to keep 'Other than that, we played fine," said Thurston becomes the second varsity hoys up districts such as Novi and coach Rob Garcia said. "We were missing three basketball coach in the Wayne- girls. Megan Lloyd had a slight concussion from Westland Schools to walk away Brighton, which offer impressive ath the Belleville game and twe otjie/ starters were letic facilities. out.' within the past week. Wayne I'll never be confused with Kevin Stephanie Sheiton made 12 saves for the Memorial's Chuck Henry also Costner (aka Ray Kinsella), but I Eagles, now 0-4-1 overall. resigned after 17 seasons. posed one simple question to Dr. Ken Thurston mustered just three shots but nearly Schuette cited family considera Watson, Superintendent of Schools, in scored on a snot by Andrea Russell tnat hit the, tions for his departure, just as an informal interview session last crossbar, came straight down on the goal line, but Dan Robinson had recently done Tuesday. not,into the net. The bail was then ki»Keti out. bit at Livonia Franklin, and Tim a post and caromed out of the goal area, Newman had done at Livonia • Once we build these fieldhouses of •STEVENSON 8, DEARBORN 0: Lindsay Gusick dreams, Will they come? scored three goals ana had an assist to lead the Stevenson. "This in the end of a 10-year cycle host Spartans m a weather-shortened game Friday. "I don't want to miss my two for facilities improvement^' Watson Dana Whtte chipped in two' goals and an assist boys playing at the high school .said. "We added libraries and comput- . for the Spartans (3-0). while Danielle Lewis added level," said Schuette, who has a ers, the last stage is athletics, which a goal and an assist. sixth-grader and an eighth-grad is unfortunately always the last in The game lasted just fifty minutes due to the er, both in the Bloomfield Hills line. weather conditions, hut it was enough time for Cranbrook Schools 1 where is wife : "Athletics is no more important Stevenson to show its dominance, outshooting ia also employed). "Last Novem Dearborn, 301. ber I told my assistant Joel Lloyd than music or the French club, but Cariy Wadsworth and Megan Urbats also scored now it's very important, more than goals for Stevenson that it was probably be my last
ever before. , On Wednesday, Stevenson went on me rQaa anCj year at Glenn. "We have settled community, but trounced Wailed Lake Western 90. "The decision was simple. we have to make some commitment to »JOHN OlENN S. FRANKLIN 0; Sarah Pack had either continue to coach at Glenn the next three generations, sort of four' goals arid ooe assist Wfedriesday, feeding and miss my kids' §rrowth at the what the early settlers made to this Westland John Glenn (2-1). to the Western Lakes high school, or put aside coach district 30 years ago, Even though Activities Association crossover victory over, visit- ing. 1 saw what happened with we're in a settled community, I confi inftbvortia Franklin (0-2-1). ' Jim Molntyre (Stevenson) and Other Glenn offensive producers included No*lie dent it still puts kids first." Swaru, one goal and three assists; ;unw caotam Bob Brodie! Plymouth Salem) Watson emphasized that school Lacey Catanno, two goals and one assist, senior when they couldn't watch their activities have become more essentia! captain Vai Hurzynski. one goal and two a-ssistv STAJT PHOTO BY BUYAX Mm HTRii sons play because they were to the district's success than, every and Crista* Krigor*. one goal and two assists t . _ coaching at another school. I did before. Goalkaeper Jade Fukuda made eight saves and Patriot Sftletd: Livonia Franklin S Deoy LarllJl (No. J) fends off O n't want to go through that." No doubt Proposal C addresses stopped a penatty kick for the second stra,ght Redford Thurston player during Fridays 1-0 non-league win. Schuette. however, hasn't com those needs. game r- . - • • - • pletely put aside coaching. He'll Watson assured me that once the remain as the varsity #irls coach facilities are built, they will be acces in the (all at Redford Thurston sible to the community, „ where he has spent the past 15 They better be because they're Churchill names hockey coach year* and continue to coach varsi going to have competition from the ty baseball in the spring at Cran outside, whether it's the existing brook. Livonia Y or the new City of Livonia Mazzoni takes post; Livonia Stevenson's Harris resigns ul love coaching and being with Community Center (which could be young kids 'it's fyigh school up and running by 2003) sports," said Schuette, who is a When a coach needs a gym or want* BY BRAD EMON8 Pete's quality," Stevenson graduate, was ticketed to guidance counselor at Glenn, "I WO*Tf WWTB* Churchill athVtic return to his alma mater. to bring in a group to help augment b«mon*#o*.honiecttmiB.net loved being part of »uch a school an athletic program, there should be director Marc Ha Re "1 applied'at lx>th scliimls. IMI1 I just activity, the excitement, being no question* flaked One varsity hockey position was said, "We're definitely Cell more ronihirta'ble at Churchi 11." with the kids and just the overall Football players shouldn't have to filled Thursday, but two others remain pleased because we Ma?/oni S'»HI "It 'wa> a teut'h deci-acm excitement of the game feel we got the bent be aaked by their to take home their open after Redford Unified coach Pete Thet'c s Int nt uncertainty n^fit now .it "I'm sure 111 try to get back into candidate. We re equipment over Labor Day weekend Mazzoni took the Livonia Churchill job. Stevensi*n with .1 new athletic director it a\ some'place and time jn our impressed with' what because the fieldhouae has been replacing Jeff Hatley and principal mmim* in At I'hurchill .school nystem " he did the last, two . locked up ' Maz*6iu was also approached by lxith are returning :-»nd l\ e" hiNicil nnlli Schuette s final campaign at yearn with hVdfo'rd Believe me. that kind of stuff has Livonia Stevenson after Mike Harris hi; hot ^<>o|| ihnn.'^ abovit the l>nildint; Glenn ended with a disappointing Unified/We think he'll happened more than once in this dis recently stepped down.'. Pete Mwuoni find the people I m rr:i-l exeite'd KIMIU) .4-16 mark keep oiir program at 11 trict. In just two teaftoua with Redford Leaves RU I he opporHinit \ there 'oming off a .14 H season in high rrrH." Last Tuesday, I had a vigorous dis ' Unified, MaKZont posted records of 19 Churchill, uii'ler Uatiey. won,'its fust 1&$8 9$ and hnoyed by the return Mnz/.oni was nisi) expected to inter cussion DT Watson and Fred Price, 4-2 and 22-2-1 This season Mazzom regional •(.lii.impiuiijjibip since lS»Htx l'lu- of B-fnot-8 Yaku Motuh, a transfer WAS named ObKerverland Coach of the view Friday'with Churchill admimstra (TlaTViTS lo.-r; onlv tW'i seilif'tl'S tu ^'l/'lil PIMM ** KM6N* Mum, B4 Year. tors for n ti'itehing |»o?iiion', VJW m*m mmt, %% Mnny thfrtrjrht Mtr?rnn>. 'a *HH"? f I *\\V feel 'fortunate to have ,1 per^.m «if "" Hei^H SPORTS ROUNDUP Rill S4H-3 STARS VICTOIIfOUS awareness, individual achieve On April 1, The Rim Stars of ment and character. St, Paul's Lutheran in Livonia captured first place in its divi 9w Ml w flb^T^F ^PWBdF ^WW^Hj^P^W^Silw^V sion Igrades 5-6) in the Ply Livonia Stevenson's Mis* Soc mouth St.. Peter's three-oivthree cer, defender Andrea Sied, was Basketball Extravaganza. one of 18* players from across the Kyle Majestik, Brad Schmidt, country to be selected for Nation Tony Plunders and Nick Pauling, al High School Athletic Insti comprised the team, which fin tute's Ail-American Scholar Ath ished with a 4-G record, lete Award for 1999-2000. «va inefcia, W^ft^iffito^ff^ -: \~* $**. ¥0^i CCfS MMOWSM SfLECTH> The award came after Sied participated in interregional Redford Catholic Central '. K«idr* iAft4***«» • Javaii* tl*6»inV ^^rlM^^^S^^S^^^'^^ *''' 'fr***^*1*1 sophomore Ryan Rogowski Deci play in Tucson, Ariz, as part of :t : the U.S. Youth Soccer Associa^ S*fi4rkavNiaa4 Z#bWawkz aa4 Jaanott* ' ' *$^M^M^m9^^<--^ • V ,.:^,,.; sion Consultants, Inc. of Souths ^fe^aa^adM two hits,. ' - FW*WWP*E* K^^ •MJ»0« «*ttl» »tV »«1* 1 tion's Olympic Development Pro field Black Sox, a 16-year-old •'. 'Aa*mii«i*ii^ travel team, will compete June gram. OmW> K*4» pair atmjftffafi an4 o^#:,|Q|f,: --• ,t^i»JNH. ;•-•--;-. ;'";•-'•'' ' i*coM W 2GJ1&&&1*'$!I!0^ ,,.„.,. ,.,._.„ 16:-25 in the 2000 Baseball' COUfQIATE TRACK NOTE Junior Olympics, in Tucson, • ['; M* ^im^jfiffifcft iaiafo>' ffffiyMffl^ Alma College senior Jenny 1 v v Ariz. aad ecatUred four hit« iw« w«Uta 'O-vett wrtR^-ilWpRjl fpft.ftttt* fMP *rtw|j«*.fpt; T-jg0# m^'fmr0f/ffltn-l'^H" ^ "-•" - Dulz (Livonia Stevenson) placed ;: The Black Sox, coached by second in the discu's "with a seven inning* Tftumday as FiN*i*a$i»' -**T^-^^ -'-'^^ t^%''^Tu^'•^^ijt^i^<^lis^•• Norm Brusseau, will consist of •^mtiA host BadfwJ Vmtm, w,Um:,,*m}9^mm^ .:1,-,:: ,.,^.^, «^«£1^ throw of 128 feet, \ inch and sec s^nop^ for both achool*. , Vv;v^^ >.ggj' »^-^.-*^ «*««*:**. • players from nine different high ond in the 100-meter hurdles in Muchow «1ao cottaetad a pair of Jij^*'.., ftmlF' school in southeastern Michigan. the double-dual women's track fcujlttdfew»triple, *»d RBI Mta&iiiR^ iwcnr-^^ts^Wa* .^ .,_. ^^ . .. _ . Also on the roster are Josh Hockey coaches from page Bl uation. Hatley was 126-51-17 in (Ohio) and Adrian before coming kids and we got. real, close the eight seasons and 16-6-2 last to the RU School District. last couple of years/-' year, winning the Western He also has an interest in RU athletic director. Jim Gib Lakes Activities Association. coaching high school football. bons said Mazzoni will be "And in the long run I think "Fmiss it and 1 wouldn't mind missed. it's a better move for me," Maz- getting back into it," he said. "We'll be posting the job short zoni said. They have a good tal-; . Redford Unified is a coopera ly and I'd like to hire somebody ent pool and a lot of people cod tive hockey program between the •within' a month," Gibbons said. ing back next year. They have a high schools of two separate dis "He help.ed our program veteran squad." tricts, RU and Thurston. immensely and did a great job. The 31-year-old Mazzoni cur "There are some things- you" wfth it, but I understand why he rently teaches computers and give up, but I'm not going to left." business at Redford Union High miss dealing with the Unified Meanwhile, the resignation of School. He is a .1991 graduate of situation every two years," said Harris did not come unexpected. Adrian College where he excelled Mazzoni, referring to the ^Mike has resigned for person as a quarterback. Mazzoni also MHSAA's sanctioning of the pro al and professional reasons," out coached football at Defiance gram. "We had a good group of going Stevenson athletic director Roger Prayer said. "For 11 years CARRIER he did an outstanding job and •TRU/^TEMP AC UNIT kept our program at a very com tATIH (rum lZw$ petitive level." 734-427-6612 1-800-956-nMPi^^^^^i Harris recently took a new job I corxj'i"*} mitfi offl^ o*» Bflv I 1 as a sales representative in the • HlM priMnt (Ouptf M ti"w 0( ( tvimoit (ipu*i ttlOOO systems software division of the *~ r" "• ~ —• — -4 F^*»tv,in^rfrt" HJllo.ktonH f t AC puware Corp. •Clean& Check Tlie former Northern Michigan- « only »59« player (1976-77) and Marine (Noc v<*p«ioK Coupon m>j net b* Corps helicopter .pilot spent Goifl*(JT«tf OJlff1 :&y WW 0t*m *ArV pr««n( ttupOl at [,m* ot I three years as an assistant Covering ail of Western Wayne & Oakland County «sfimo« f3^r«S-3O-0Q ^tamim^i^m^m^^mmm^ under Paul Ferguson and two more under Matt Mulcahy. In six varsity seasons, Harris 2000 0HL REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS ^. posted an overall record of 96-34- 9, including a record of 76-6-5 in both the Suburban High School Hockey League and WLAA. He guided the Spartans to four SHSL titles and one WLAA- Lakes Division crown. But his final two seasons were L&M. marred by three separate inci dents — a,n ugly finish to a 1999 ill l#/?LtP^ districMournarhent game with state-champion Redford Catholic Central; a confrontation during a game against Churchill resulting OHl PLAYOFFS - CONFERENCE SEMI FINALS mounted speaker being tipped over in the official scoring area; and a post-game brawl between Stevenson and Churchill. The GAME 3 final episode resulted in Steven son forfeiting its final five regu lar sear-on game* and Churchill WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 (7:30) its'final four. Thope my program was bas*d on dedication; convmitmejit and GAME 5 (If neeetsary) discipline," Harris said "I'd like to thank the former players and to those with whom 1 worked SATURDAY, APRIL 15 (7:30) with over the years that added immense meaninjf to my life I felt blessed that the experience I received was greater than any thing I may have given out "I want to extend my.wishes to the student-athleteA and best success in their future endeav ors "' . Harris, who wan a part of sryen Stevenson titles in 1.1 COMPUWARE SPORTS ARENA yearn, felt tbi* time WH* right to •»tcp down. 14900 BECK ROAD • PLYMOUTH . "-Right now I'm pursuing other ^^^tt^^aaa^aaaai aa^a* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY,-APRIL 9, 2000 (LW)»3 PREP BOYS TRACK DUAL MEET RESULTS i • •—•• i n»iiiiin^^^i^M^M^MfciM^t<^*iri>frnTn-T--^—i—i ' ^j^^^^^^^^^^^. UVO#MA $TEVEK*0* »4 UVOKW FMAMftUN 42 Apt* 6 at FmMIn MHK put: Ntii«;. Her \ sm an (if |.' 4 5 !*« t. •'/ \ • inches'; dtafiwa^Mensmdn UF), 1J1-2; MS> lump: Da.ve Pairi'.ef /Lf i. ^6: I'Mig Juwtp: Jot^n MOQ'e {if). 1 /•»'•; pota tautt: bryan Oer,: (LSj. 9 0; HOmatar hurtfl**: Lilian Johes (L.S). 16ft; 300 hwrt*»»; Jones (LSj, 43 3: 100 lash: MiKe Lenerii&n f LSj; 119; 200:- teriar.dori { LS), 2 3.-8: 4.00:. K*nh SchrteideMiFj, 51.9-, 800: Brad Carroll (IS), 2:08.6; 1,600: Brian Klow-(IF).' 4:44.0; 3,200: Matt Isnef (IS), 16:21.0;' 400 r»>«y:'.Ste'vensoo (Dart Howery. James. Sart&fie, )oe Lubinski, Lenardori). 47.2; BOO . ralay: Stevenson !Ho»iery, Bartshe, tubins- V.i, terui/don), 1:35.0; .1,600 r»tay; Sttven- : son (flick SopeF, Carroll', .Lubli'ist'i, Ste»e ; ; Kecskt!iie!.i>. 3:39.d; 3,20O-f«<«y; SteYer(-- son (Dave Novara. Carroll,' Isnet. 'Kecske:nsii),".9:47.0. Dual maat record*-. Sic-venson, 2-0; F,rt»nkf:n, 01.. '-.',•' UVOWIA CMURCHtli 105 WESTLAND JOHN OL£*N 32 Aprtl 6 at John Oiww Shot put; Mike Gaura [LC), 49,feei, 9%- ir-ctles; diic.ua: Gaufa (LC), 129 9; high Jump: Paul'Karolak (L.C); 58; long jump: Enc Scott (LC). 20-"9'-.; pole vault: Joe Reiily (WJG); 9 6; ULO-metar hurtte*: Brar,? Hauck Uftltfttf<)omtn*tft«: The Livonia United U-13 girls team captured first place in (LC), 16.2,- 300 hunt!**: HaiKk (.LC). 44.5; the Gold Division March 24-25 in the MiddUfoutn (Ohio) Spring Blast, United .100 da*h: Scott (LC>, 11.5; 200: Scott defeated SC Extreme in the finals* 2-0. United also beat the Northmont Vipers (LC), 24.3; 400: Oliphar.t (WJG). 56.9; 600': Ryan Gall (LC). 2:08.7; 1,600: Ja^on Rich (3$), Worthington United (5-0) and the Fairfield Heat (3-0) Members of United mond (LC). .4:43.0; 3,200: Richmond (LC), include (bottom row, from left): Caittin Boy ok, Devon Rupley, Anna Albutob, 10:19,4; 400 ralay: Churchill (Paul Perez, Kaitlin Howe, Beth Prost, Dina AiXie; (top row, from left) Danica Rodriguez; '.'ate P.tcklehaupl. karolak, Scott). 46.3; .800 relay; Churchill (Andrew Rtbar, Scott Andrea Muscat, Deb Prost, Whitney Oliver, Laura Jetke, Catie Bou-Maroun, McKee, Derek' Wurmjmger, Pickl'ehaupt), 1:43.6; 1,600 relay: Churchilt (Hauck, Matt Rachel Rondy, Diana Fedrigo, Tracey Guerin and coach Frank Guerin. Deb STAIT PHOTO BT BBTA> MITCHELL Prost is the team manager. Not pictured is Anna MacLeod. Budder.borg. GaM, Patrick-Cannon), 3.:50.3, 3,200 rtlay: Churchill (Gall/Phil Johnson, Hurdling snowflakes: S^et'enson's Brian Jones, shown LcganSchluitf. Aaron WhitAcrthj, 9.04.7: here in Tuesday's100-41win against Redford Union, Dull m*«t r*C0fd»: 'Churchill. 10; John won both hurdles events Thursday against Franklin. Gler,n,,0 2.: - ace PREP GIRLS TRACK DUAL MEET RESULTS UVONIA STEVENSON 114 Dual m*at r»eo»*: Sreve^son.1-0: Fra'-ii'i'i. 01 UVONIA FRANKUN 23 UVOKIA cWWRCHIU 87S April 6 at St*v*n*ofi WtSTtANO KM* CUENK *9\ 1 ips Shot put: tisa.Ba'ko : LF j. 33 feet, 6\ inches iper.s•:•">a t;esti: Ap(H 6 at Mnfilm Courtney Green, a student at Power Middle dl»cu»: J-uVe'YaTba^ky (LS;. 91 5: high jump- \rcrt3 Po'askj (LS:, Shot put: M v -. ;•*•: ;•:.., '•. IC, 31 11 -•: dtacw: Je- n., Mf-f . L c • 4 10; long Jump: Lejrj Kaspa'ek its/. 146-.: ptM vault: Ara-ea 102-9-.: httfi »mp: Argeia A3.j':,s :/.J-3-;.4 8. lortcjump: Srcpf:»- e School in Farmington, captured a bronze medal in AGE-GROUP SWIMMING McMillan (LF). 52 i breaks school reco'O o! 9 1 sc! I,- Sh'oh W.'.t Dcan (LC;. 14 6':; po4* »auft: Kyi Ccv,»- :.LC:. 90. 100-nwUi hur the 50-yard brea.ststroke for Girls 11-12 with a n 1999c 10O-m«tef hurtl**:'Cas«.;e Eh'cmr. ;LS;, 17,1; 300 hw- dle*: laTasha'Cha'-dfT IAJG . If. 4. 300 tninUM: La->-a tocos' time of 33.81 at the Michigan Short Cour.se.Swim LAST WEEK S WINNER cafe Katie Leshinsky Tuesday,April 11,2000 Dearborn ;., Dearborn High School WDRO Broadcasting live from the S-Hole all day Presented by ' ., • Jiy Towers B Tlte Morning Revolution SAM-10AM • Jimte Rrasa HWM*1PM Village fard • Davfl rtHter 1PM-3PM !^Pi^— • I——M—————«—»|l I II II • Ml* Lisa 3PM-7PM Tune in WJR 760 AM each • Tit Til 7PM-WHDN1BHT Friday at 7:40 a.m. and hear the Athlete of the Week WJR Broadcasting live from tie HDCUBJIOWD Cafe Patio! announced on Paul W Smijh's . Pant W. Satftn 5:30MM-9^MM .morning show. * Urn Cahrart BM*M HIM . 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And junkie. • «TICKEt»Yoti^l^a^ a guy can stand at a railing in Is it someone 4taMfa&ft»ii»^ , center fietd and actually watch who tries to go 'box fiffttf to to |8 to4i * Vtf»t Fwnliy 8*ction in rigbt fold, the game. And you can see most . to every park or of the park from the lower-deck someone who Butwttifcrtbe bu«k«l^tb« tfc* f*v^ •**** tolef t fidd concourse. Mike it. BATS UP. lor $14 i&nw. For iefatm^ ftjtftnraaabiiity, cat) (}M$) 25- just enjoys going ; 1 PAUL: We made the trek to.sec to them? TKMKKL^?-: '•-' "•••• ^: .:v--' --.:: •• \ - • 1 tion 210, row 22, seat 1 - the fur In any case, . •GJIETTINP TttEBB AND PARKING; It 8 ^omgtobe thest seat, in the last row down we figure we've toOgh, 'T^jdiftm ai* fe«& tBiurik«d on fill major frwW&jys and the upper deck in right field. The been to roughly •uirifc^ftt^ last time I sat in such a.seat was 18 between us. «ajl*bpAt $»>•* b*$ frwta tlw OWrved«n«d might be to take the in new Comiskey Park and the We've been to Lodge to Botfky «ccU and! finding parking in the Washington concessionaire sold binoculars the old (Tiger • Bl*5,-Oran^Cfcteii Park area. Ot you can park near the and oxygen bottles, Don't need' Stadium, Fenway Renaiaaance Ctffi^,*jn4 oither take a c*£ or jump Dn the Peo 'em here. The climb isn't as high •'• Park, Wrigley ple Movet toih». (Jferaaid Cimtfi Bark atop. Until people get into as it looks and the sight line was Field, old a routioa, ^^reparad t» leave early.. much better than the worst seat Comiskey Park), • ;pQ$tM^ftfff!l^ anyway and check the in Tiger Stadium (throwing, seats the. new (Sky- • place 00..;ttfca atatwea in left-center field of Tiger greats are behind the poles out of the mix.) Dome, Turner outstanding a»4 the architecture alone ia worth a long look. Wider seats (perfect for wider ' Field), the good And yes, the ferns wheel and carousel can hold aO-ults. Even posteriors) and better sight tines (County -Stadi overweight apart* writers. - .'..'• ' make the grada here, but the PAUL um), the bad , -^ Paul Beaudry best ones are the Tiger Den seats BEAUDRY ( M e t r o d o m e) -with actual padded, wooden, mov- . and- the ugly . able chairs (of course,'at $75 a (Riverfront Stadium; Veterans becreative. BATS DOWN. .. district. Comerica Park is a. new pop and only available to season ballpark that looks like an old Stadium, Three Rivers Stadium). PARKING ticket holders, they should be . Last week, we went to one ballpark in the shadow of the old . Barcaloungers). Tiger Stadium Paul: Parking? There's parking? more - Comerica Park. You'll love Hudson's warehouse, When it. seats were closer to theaction, I'd like to say I'm kidding, but I'm it, you'll hate" it, but you'll go to ~ gets finished it will be wonderful.- but this works well. BATS UP. ' not. At Tiger Stadium, you usually it. Occasionally, you may even gr> Right now, it's still pretty impres went'.to the same lot for every to watch the Detroit Tigers. . sive,' My two favorites are the FOOD L game because you always went statues'at the main ballpark We went with one thing in mind PAUL; A $7.25 beer and a Ball there. At Comerica,.you may entrances and the Pewabic tile - helping you know, what to look Park Frank for $2.75? It makes eventually find that type of lot, around some of the building for and what to look out for. OK. Metro Airport food prices seem . Unfortunately, it might be the entrances. I like. I tike, I like. And there was free food. But we tike RaHy's. I know they have to same one you parked at going to BATS UP, :..• only ate in the name of. helping' • pay for the stadium somehow, but STATT PHOTO BY BRYAN Mircmu you, the consumer. Tiger Stadium. Good luck. Be pre CONCOURSES geez.The food at the food court Preparation: Workers hang the backstop behind home We've reviewed many different pared to walk. And if there's ah was.OK (It's a ballpark, not East parts of the park •-• some good, event at the Fox or State Theater PAUL: One of the nice things Side Mario's), but more dough in • plate with the giant scoreboard in the background. some bad and all with Comerica's or Second City, well, May the about Tiger "Stadium was the inte the buns shouldn't mean less predecessor in mind. Hey, you Force Be With You. The parking rior concourses. True, they were . dough in the wallet. BATS '• Standard's finest at 35 locations OVERALL can't forget about the past. In the gods won't. Two words of advice: small and cramped. But that was ' DOWN. around the park. This is not to CJ: I'm not going to dwell on People Mover.'BATS DOWN.. say that people aren't going.to end, you'll have to make up your . partof the charm. You walked • CJ: I'm a beer and a dog kinda . the past, on knowing all the spe CJ: According to material pro into the stadium and you were hit have to wait. But it's going to be own mind if you go. : guy, and I always treasured those cial places to park, on the smell Think of this as Siskel and. vided by the Tigers' PR depart with the smells of cooking onions served at the Corner. But times a lot easier. BATS UP. merit, there are "approximately and hot dogs: The CoPa has of the hot dogSi the feel one got Ebert go to the ball park. We'll change and, know what? CoPa's DISTRACTIONS walking up the grandstand ramp grade the items as Bats Up, Bats 2,000 parking spaces" that were large, wide, roomy concourses,, weren't bad. It's just that there's PAUL: A carousel? A ferris to the stands and seeing the field Down,, or a Checked Swing. created during park-construction, which in one sense is'a good so much to choose from — chick Ready? Let's go to the ball park. with 1,000 in an adjacent parking thing. But you lose the perspec en sandwiches, fish sandwiches, wheel? In a ball park? Yup, and it ... Well, anyway, I'm not going to .structure and a total of 16,700 tive of being inside atbuilding.' gyros, subs, french fries, etc. The works too. It's out of the way, dwell on it. I like CoPa. It'll work ACCESS within 15minutes of the park. Or, And with no overhangs and no dogs they serve are thick- unobtrusive and blends in very . well, once everything opens and CJ: Just 35 minutes. That's all' as my cdhort advised,.you can true enclosed area, good luck on skinned, authentic coneys, which nicely. Scoreboard is big. Real parking spots are located some: ••'.'- it took to drive from our Office park at that same space near a rainy day. I like the fact there is is great. And you certainty get a big, so big that the upperdeck of where within city limits. You can. '. (Levan and Schoolcraft in Livonia) Tiger Stadium and. take, a bus to more space, but it's too open, if lot of bun for the buck -~ they're the left field stands blocks out sit and watch the game, you can ; to the new ballpark - and on the new park. My advice: That that's possible. CHECKED huge. There are all sorts of differ the Channel 50 ad because some stand and watch it, you can go to ^opening day! OK. so the Tigers apparently empty lot outside-the SWING. ent restaurants, including a one designed the board to go 30 a restaurant and sit and watch it. : feet too close to the stands ^word ' opened in Oakland. Still, the drive ieftfield fence (furthest from the CJ: Yeah, I'll miss that Tiger . McDonald's in right field. We ate And hopefully, someday soon, the ' wasn't all that different. Took 1-96 Fox) isn't for parking. Only go in Stadium charm -— the smell of in.the Big Cat Food Court. It's is the Mike Hitch ain't too happy Tigers will be worth watching. ; to 1-94 east to the Chrysler south there if you have one helluva SUV the cooking hot dogs (or whatev- , good, but.pricey - sandwiches-*ire bout it). And there's an out-of- I and got off at the first exit - - that's where they're building er it was), the enclosed, dark, all $6, beers range from $4.50 tb town scoreboard, too, for the first The price will be steep, to be ;• Mack. Took that to Woodward, Ford Field..BATS DOWN. almost claustrophobic feeling it $7.25. dogs are $2.75 to $3.50. time in years. Lot of places to buy sure. Outside the Pepsi Family . • turned left arid voiia! We were left you with. And although it did ' BATS UP. souvenirs and lots of room to Section, which is bleacher seat ' there. Signs leading you to the protect you from the rain, I roam. If you don't like the fact ing, look to spend about $80 for ; park all the way. Access is possi- STADIUM EXTERIOR always wondered what was drip BATHROOMS four tickets, four plain hot dogs . . . M there's a carousel, then don't use ; ble, but easy? Ah— doubtful. CJ: OK, it doesn't have that ping on my. head while walking CJ: I remember going to see it. BATS UP. and Cokes, a program and park • to wait and see. CHECKED lush, white aluminum siding, that through those lower concourses Mark Fidrych pitch in front of a CJ: Let's face facts here. This ing). BATS UP. ; SWING. made Tiger Stadium so special. on a sunny day. 1 like the CoPa. packed house at Tiger Stadium. park cost $300 million, so it bet PAUL: Comerica Park is not ; PAUL.There'.s an old saying the airiness, the wideness, the But it does have a lot of really Went to the men's room, waited' ter have plenty to offer. Since it Tiger Stadium. Nor was it meant •about how you can't get there easy access - heck, we could in a line outside to get to one of : neat Tiger stuff, tike sculptures of appears the Tigers won't have an to be. And in today's time of big- ; from.here. Its latest installment is walk around the entire perimeter those troughs inside, then won- Tigers with balls in the mouths on awful lot to show, distractions I CoiTierica Park. While there are of the park! Couldn't do that at dered why since a!! these guys- money ballparks and bigger con the outside walls. Arid there's a like carousels (in the Big Cat tracts for less talented players, I signs everywhere on how to find lot of brickwork that looks good the Corner. BATS UP. were just going wherever they : the park, you might want to bring Food Court) and Ferris wheels someone's got to pay for it - how and will probably look even wanted to. By the time I got back : SEATING (with baseballs as gondolas) may although I do have a problem with' ; a book, a good tape or maybe a better when the park is finished - to my seat, I'd missed two CJ: There are, according to the come in handy. There are restau • hand-held video game while wait- which, by the way. it isn't. innings. My sister was with me; thefact that two Chicago-style •• ing for traffic to move. One of the Tigers' PR department, 30,000 .. the line for her was 3¾ innings. rants to sit in and eat, decorative hot dogs and two medium peers There's a lot that needs be done • pillars featuring Tiger greats, . ' advantages of Tiger Stadium was before this park is 100 percent chair seats, 3,000 club seats, There are more bathrooms, so cost the same amount as tuition n nr\A siiiM'rftVc ^n/^ c; finA there will be fewer missed pitches shops to spend all sorts of money the ballpark came first, the free- 'open, and it won't reach that did per credit hour my freshman • ways were built around it and bleacher seats (total of 40,000), at CoPa. BATS UP. in (yes, there are ATMs), and level by Tuesday. Three'of the sometime soon a waterfall in cen year in college. It's fun, it .can-be' ' Michigan Avenue had three lanes. four streets surrounding Comerica ranging in price from $8 to $75, PAUL: No matter how hard you exciting and it is v-e-r-y expen • of traffic in both directions. Com- There's no overhang to block ter field and fireworks for home were still under construction tried to forget, 87 years of ball- ,...- sive. Go early, go often (check to ; erica Park doesn't have that IUXIK views, there are no poles.to block park memories had to include the runs over a scoreboard bigger when we were there. But it does see if you're eligible for a second ry. Woodward is narrow and the views, and you can actually see sights, sounds.and smells of Tiger than any in America. Unless the look good. BATS UP. ^A**H«*fn\ '•>.<• --SK rt^w/S '-"ill rf*»\ /"\rtAf-i freeways are close, but with no product ori the fieiu is beubi liiati I I IN^I igligW/ , KJUh Ut-SW * V «-4>l £>*>• *Sllt-o PAUL: Tiger Stadium is an old buildings outside the park from Stadium bathrooms, me dung ot immediate access. Be prepared anticipated, all of it will be need ballpark, that looks like a ware the lower deck. There are even your ancestors are a thing of the you find a place to park, you'll to,use a lot of sidestreets and to ed BATS UP house in the middle of a historic (get this) cup holders at every past. There are 462 of American have fun. BATS UP. Emons column from page Bl the man who oversees athletics, health and increase the quality and quantity of partici vidual school. physical education in this district, about haw pation." Coaches need to be heard; athletic direc our athletic programs, are perceived inside j have argued that LPS middle school stu tors need to be heard, as well-as the parents. and outside of this school system, dents need to compete outside their district Watson talks of a "partnership' with local . I have maintained for quite some time that to measure their quality, just as area dis 'the weather waa frighten* the middle school athletic program is not tricts compare their MEAP scores. parishes and congregations who have helped io# Friday in th* Uvonia Pi*- aggressive or comprehensive e.nough to Watson, once again^ assured me that awe support the millage. Ik 8cha<^ fwia g«lf tourn*-, attract quality, as well as highly competitive are not unwilling to look, or are we not open . The students-athletes have passed out fly-, memt afld ' student-athletes in our district. to any idea." ers and canvassed the community, and if the Mut Mi Too many times AAU-type clubs and CYO I would like the LPS, once they build these • three proposals pass oh Tuesday, I expect T Ifaigttfh fV, .„.. ,.., „ • • ,^^^- - -Vj-a programs often fill that void and channel facilities, to reach out within the 12-school them to receive something in return from those students to surrounding parochial Western Lakes Activities Association and Watson and the seven-member school'board. t Z*»*^Z^)**x*^ nm#* ii «^ *M schools. form a competitive middle school league for '^Hfr-iM'^f--^k f?^f^'-ilfetaa>wdhtefli t*t'< We lose over*200 Livonia students each ..seventh and eighth graders. This middle school athletic philosophy year to one surrounding parochial school. With the added gym and track apace. Livo needs to be thoroughly reviewed, •' Stereos »b* W fcUowad ;^^*»W Figure it out. that costs the district $7,300 nia qcuild have the best of both worlds, a Yes. we should build our fieldhouses of swww^^' per pupil a year in stato aid. competitive program along with a thorough dreams, but not isolate ourselves like We're Price and Watson maintain their.-middle intramural middle school program. in some Iowa cornfield. school philosophy suits thi« needs of LI'S stu Of course, there are many variables which dent*. lead to the success of high school athletic They need to know we have a real athletic "We expect and welcome changes os long teams, program to go along with our "state of the a» the kids benefit," Watson sttid. "One of the Coaching is a big factor, along administra art" facilities. reasons we, want to expand our facilitietus tp tors embracing these' programs at each indi Then, they may be inclined to stay SPRING FORWARD 5-KILOMETER RUN RESULTS SMWM KMfWAHf> BK 4.'J Knrwn Muglev V« 2212 MALEMtULTS M*<« AtaOrowa 3» 3« RACI K»Ult* 59 D«f>i»e Cu£*r J2 23 18 TNi'^nt* P^filR 30 17-05 ^(if.nriy ^fflilyte .<*! AH Ap*ff 2 Ift RiihMng TO a* » MsMi Iflflvult ifstfnpkvti tc0ciM"f w (Wwt •teamif Moral 47 but POrt.r H>n Martin 42 1 7-iH .1' 39 22 3« Hfrw-io SrtfrNveuHl *H inn Stuwan. :v>. 1<)01 M Juli* Richmond 39 23,52 MUM Af* Owf 1 • IS Mat* Afa Oroup 40 Mfl«y2id«r, SO, H.05 <*% Oi* Maiofl 3ft 1 DW»«I fttchmond 14 t\ y,rr fTimpt: s'4 2(5:07 1ft 1/ i« V! F«tM*« *#• O»*op l-u. 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Chris Montoya was the fosmg pucfier. while Tfie game also marked the first career appear' fr«nh«»»t W.L.*a*am,4 p.m, • PREP BASEBALL WRAP I'ric Morri&. son of fornier Tiger hurler Jack Mor ance for PCA freshman starting pitcher Clay Stavamon at Sal«m 4 p.m. - The 6-foot-9 junior right-hander from : Garden City tossed a two-hitter oyer six us, got I*** wm in reiief. Welton il O.i. hi an impressive debut, he pitofied F»FtWngtor*« >ohn G*anft. 4 pjti. over the final two innings to pick up the save. innings and struck out 11 as the Cougars Adam bee also fiad two'hits fcWs/ne. whetv a complete game, sinking uuv 14 batters SKKJ 'TdMaayi April AX All four So'uthf'ield Christian'runs were won their season baseball opener at West- out-hit the takers.-.10-5. • onl/ giving up otiiy four hits arid no eanwd run^, ChureniU at Owti*n C*ty, 4 pjn. unearned. land John Glenn, 8-2. . . - •REOFORO UNION 10, FRANKLIN 2: if the • The Eagles, did'commit tour errors, including Mi*o« ya(i«y at Mat****, 4;#) pjh 'I guess it was- first game jitters," Stevenson Luth. Westiand « Siwind. 4:30 pJ«»l "He couldn't get his uurvebal! over, but first game was any indication. .Mike M^cek's aij 'overthrown ball thai allowed the Warfio'S to coach Harv Weingdrden said of the four mis- Wadnaaday, April 1* he (Ockerman) did a nice job of changing recovery from elbow problem a has'gone mceiy. scoie their run. cues. "But we hit the ball real well; We tried Churcfwlt at $ttv«n*on, 4 p. f«iniin|i;vii ai aiemtsuii, 3 30 p-m John<5*«nnat W,L Central. 3:30pm. Trenton at Wayne, 3:30 p.m. • Satwday, ApMlS Belleville Relays. 9:30 a.m. Lady Chief Relays. 9:30 a.m. NoWRelay's, 10 a.m. Jefferwn invitational, TBA, etfftUBOCCCR - Monday, April 10 , Wayne at ftorrwlu*, 4 p.m. Luth. WMd at Luth: North, 4:30 p.m. ' Churchill at Harrison, f.p.m. Farm>ngton at Franklin. 7 p.m. Canton at Stevenson 7;p.m. John Glenn at Saw™. 7 p.m. twaaday, April 11 Borgess at Ladywood, 5:3op.m . pjadaaaday. April ia .,' Lincoln Par* at Wayne. 4 p.m. r W L Central at John Glenn, 5:30 p:m. Ch'urerirll at franklin. 1 p;m. N. Farmingtortat Stevenson. 7 pnv TYwnday, April 13 tartywootl at M«rc». 6:30 p m Friday. April 14 Wayne At Garden City, 4 p.m. Lulh Nwest at Luth. W *0. 4 p :m. M.D F-rap at L'arjywood, B30 p.m. MCMt C0UJ9M •AlCfJAU (an dairtpj maiiriJ) , 1Hpa*SB]Fi MpfW W, (!arc Choices HMO i- prs'.nui u^^rmr^TljlO^W()(xi.^icalr^K•aR S\ sW\w Indiana Tech at Madonna, 1 p.m. ,tiul il > ph\*»K i.tu p,innt'r> tt) votir i < iinrnttnttA < inMiiiiviJ >->m i>f I tit U,Kline lit ihfu „iVi ^Mvni'- Taaaday, April 11 Madonna at TriS*ale llno.l. 2 p.m. > JiikuiwH.I'pn'ivnli >^<-r v'u i.s hMnni'i tti.tn \ 1 milin in pi > >pli m - Friday. ApfR 14 '• '• 1 , Madonna at Tiffm t Ott*o» 1. p.m. SS Southeast Michigan conimuuities iiumu M.k^ .HI i-p " Oakwood •amdaj, April 11 Madonna at Concordia. 1 p.m i«t i>i.ir lu'ivyiiik nn.'.tii- ih.-tl ( , •atdWda^kAA^aaai aVAaaH 4£ WWIBfPPwIy, ^^11 ** . Madonna at Spring ArtJ0» * pm Friday. April 14 . .jyUdu«w*at*»ef»a«etffiT\ apm talwdai ••adaj. Apri> t*-t4 S» FfJtfXtSltH^ Totirr^ey, 1BA TOA — hmf ,1» f* (vi'XHJnrfrtl •^•^PW^I w-vm ••••^•••••••i The Observer & Eccentric) SUNDAY, APRIL y, iiOUU •*-3"- RECREATION & BOWUNQ Westland's preserve: HoUiday hidden gem Cricketsfind BY KURT KUBAN you realize that ih the middle of STAFF WRITER an urban area we have a natural Westland resident Bob Duda area like this that is home to many deer and even some coy led a small group of hikers along otes," said Johnson, who is not a narrow path that wound its After we'saw these distinc affiliated, with SEMG, but is a Fossorial is way through the shadows of NATURE tive front feet, it was easy, to member of the HoUiday Nature a word not magnificent, towering beech MOTES Preserve Association (HNPA), a often used by identify the insect as a mole tress>, some of the defining fea group of volunteers who care for non biolo cricket. -.., tures of the William P. HoUiday the park. •' <'.'.''.' gists. The northern 'mole cricket is Nature Preserve. It does not the most common species in While most of the park is com "Some of these beech trees can have any prised of deciduous forest, Duda our area, although we have.a be traced back a thousand thing -ia^jio led the hikers to a majestic pygmy mole cricket in the years," Duda explained to the with fossil, stand of red and white pines, state too. Like the name mole actually it ten members of the hiking troop. . which was one of the highlights suggests, this cricket spends refers to ani As they made their way of the outing. most of its time burrowing in through the surrounding wood mals that After about an hour- of walk TIM moist soils. If they do come to land on a lovely spring morning, spend most of ing, the hikers came to a small NOWICKI the surface, its generally at' with temperatures in the mid- their time night. bridge that skirts Toriquish burrowing underground. 608, winter and the bustle of civ Creek, the main waterway of the . It's interesting to compare Maybe we don't use fossori - ilization faded away. preserve and a vital component the features of this mole crick-. al very much because we don't As the group Was listening to a of the Rouge River watershed. . et with the black field cricket often think about those ani chorus of songbirds, the unmis They rested on the bridge, and which is not fossorial.-Large mals that are out of sight. takable roar of a train suddenly discussed the storied history of jumping legs .would be ^ My neighbor, Bernadette thundered out, quickly making the park, including tales of impractical while burrowing, Flanigan, recently brought me everyone realize they were not in buried Indians within its bor so they are greatly reduced in an insect she came upon at a some remote northern wilder ders. . the mole cricket compared, to local nursery! ness, but smack dab in the mid "This is a nice place to get the fieM cricket. She brought is to me in a dle of ur.bah Wayne County. away," Johnson said. "It kind of tall potato chip can because it Eyes on the mole cricket are The hike; organized by the gives you an idea of what this was able to ran very fast. It much smaller than on the South East Michigan Group area looked like years ago, before: never attempted to fly, but its. field.cricket because they can-. .(SEMG) of the Sierra Club, took they homogenized it, drained it, back legs were cricket like. not see while underground. place on the first weekend of and threw concrete over it:" Hiking: Bob Duda (right) of the Sierra Club discusses • Actually the entire head of- spring at HoUiday, a 500-acre Extending from both the HoUiday is a particularly spe the mole cricket is large and swath of woods that runs some of the features of the HoUiday Nature Preserve: front and the back were two cial place for Duda, who has roumled for burrowing through Westland. thin extensions. One set were become an active environmental two things with these hikes," this place," Johnson said. "The through soil. It was just one in a series of antennae, the other set were ist over the course of the last Duda said. "First, we love to get preserve is special, but a very And of course the spade like outings SEMG organizes during abdominal extensions. Overall decade. . outside.and enjoy the outdoors/ vulnerable piece of property." front legs of the mole cricket • the year at various parks and length was about an inch. About 12 years ago, Duda got and HoUiday is a great place to After the break at the bridge, Color was a medium brown. are designed for pushing soil preserves throughout the five- involved with both the Sierra do that. Secondly, we are trying the group made its way back After transferring it. to a while digging underground, a county area surrounding Detroit. Club and the HNPA when he to introduce other people to the along the same path. Once in the glass jar so we could see it habit the field cricket does not "We try to do one hike every heard Westland officials were natural beauty of the area, and better, more of its features exhibit. weekend, 52 a year," said Duda, considering building a golf parking area, it was clear the hopefully they will want to get became apparent. Those hind .Both the eastern and star- calling this hike "a kind of course through the preserve, participants in the hike were involved to save it." legs were large, but not as nosed mole, fur bearers in the spring wakeup tour." which at the time was neglected impressed with the experience. large as those of a cricket we Duda, who has been a SEMG and rundown. Other areas where SEMG has "This place is a. real gem," said ' mammal group, have similar planned upcoming outings see in late summer. fossorial features. .They too member for 12 years, arranged "This was my first battle," Southfield resident Dan Kolton, include Pontiac Lake Recreation The eyes were just tiny the hike and acted as leader for Duda said. "I knew it was time who read about the hike in the have small eyes and paddle Area (April 16), Maybury State dark brown dots not much the group, which consisted of to get off of my butt and get Observer. Kolton came along shaped front feet for burrow bigger than a 7*millimeter both members and non-mem involved, rather than just saying Park (April 22), Proud Lake ing. '• . with his fiancee Mary Christner. pencil lead. But most impor bers. I was for the environment. Since Recreation Area (April 30), and a Interesting how two very Neither are members of the Sier tantly we could see the first While the group weaved its then, this has become my wildflower hike through Sharon different groups of animals ra Club, but they try to get out pair of legs. way through the preserve at a favorite place." Hollow (May 7). Anyone with an have developed similar fea interest in the outdoors is invit-. doors as much as possible. At the end of each swollen leisurely pace, Duda and fellow The Sierra Club and the tures to burrow in soil. "Places like this are important front leg were black finger hikers Marty Johnson and Phil HNPA actively campaigned ed. Now that you know -mole because you don't have to go like projections similar to Crookshank took time to speak against the golf course, and their Crookshank will be conducting crickets look like moles, can very far to be able to do some those found on a garden rake. to each of the hikers. They efforts helped keep the preserve a wildflower waik at HoUiday on you guess why a camel cricket Those projections were part of ; intact. They also drew aware Mothers Day, which is another thing like this," said Kolton, who is so named? It has a humped described the various attributes a flat, widened section of.the ness to the plight of the pre way SEMG and the HNPA are is retired. "I always feel so much back. •' r '• of the nearly 40-year-old park, 71 foot. The whole structure serve, which is one of the main able to showcase the preserve. better afterwards. K e e p ' y Q u r e y e s o p't' h fo r • including the wildlife that lives looked like a garden trowel reasons for outings such as the "We don't want to love it to For more information about either of those two unusual there and the forces that threat with rake-like projections. en it. spring _h ike. death, but we want to raise Sierra Club outings or member crickets this .summer'. 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Dealer retains rights to all tinanang options. m •**, «* WheWhservtr INSIDE: Travel Page 1, Section C ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS Musical Society resurrects Bach masterwork BY UNDA ANN CHOMIN LINDA ANN CHOMIN STAFF WRITER Icbomin9oe.homecomm.aet Conductor Thomas Sheets believes that if not for. Felix Mendelssohn, the University Musical Society Choral Union might not be performing Bach's' "St. Matthew Passion" on Palm Sunday. By the time Mendelssohn rediscov wing ered the masterwork a little more than 100-years after it was written, the Pas-- sioh and its composer had fallen oat of favor and nearly been forgotten. Mendelssohn revived the large-scale here were only three members of oratorio in 1829. In so doing, the young the Livonia Youth Choir singing, conductor initiated the modern era of T but their voices sounded like a Bach scholarship and helped bring his choir of angels. music into the mainstream of perfor The mini-performance of "Amani mance repertoire. : ••'.• Utupe," an African song, followed an interview with choir members Rachel Soloists Bhagv/at, and Sarah and Emma Stitt Sheets and the Choral Union togeth- and their moms. They'll sing the 'er'with the Ann Arbor Symphony entire program Sunday, April 16, at STAFF PHOTOS BY Ton HAWLBY Orchestra and Ann Arbor Youth Chorale will perform Bach's master- Newburg United Methodist Church. Solemn ftounds: Dave Wagner leads the Madonna University Chorale in a rehearsal of Durufle's "Requiem.". Churchill High School Choralation, a work with soloists on Sunday, April 16. show choir under the direction of Pat Thanks to the generosity of Carl and Hutchison, will perform, , Isabelle Brauer, the University Musical "It's an innocence and joy that you M U S I C 1 A N S Society was able to engage soloists hear in their voices," said Haika Gay, R E F L E C T with international reputations to sing Rachel's mother. "It's a bunch of kids . the elaborate and lengthy production who want to be there. Rachel loves to O N requiring an adult attention span. sing and she's found a place where Joining them will be Russell Braun, a she can sing in a secular situation. It baritone regularly appearing with the gives her this broad experience. It's a Metropolitan Opera, singing the role of- cooperative effort to sing together as a Jesus; soprano Maya Boog, alto Susan unit." Platts, tenor Steven Tharp, and bass- If it hadn't been for Hutchison,- baritono Clayton Brainerd with though, Rachel would still be looking Edward Parmentier on for a children's choir with which she Holy Week tradition: Chorale harpsichord/organ. Tenor Hans Peter could hone her singing.skills. Until members Ellen Oliver Blochwitz is the Kvangelist, a narrative January.when Hutchison resurrected Smith of Canton (left), ji>*i^*wy i nwj character complemented by arias, cho the Livonia Youth Choir, local chil ruses and chorales. dren could sing as a group only if they Larry Banas, Howell and "Mendelssohn at the tender age of 19 joined a church choir. Ted Grabarczyk, Farming- came across the score of this work and "It was a friendly atmosphere at the ton Hills prepare for their was fascinated," .said Sheets. "Ho sin audition," said Bhagwat, a 9-year-old annual performance with gle-handedly wrote out the parts and •student at Webster Elementary. "I like the Livonia Symphony singing together with different har Orchestra. Please see BACH C2 monies. And I like that we don't just BY LINDA ANN ' C H O. • M I N stick to American music but have J songs from different places." olodymyr Schesiuk Hutchison revived the choir tiaHy came up with the idea for a remembers Palm Sunday • What: A Palm Sunday concert because of children like Rachel, Sarah joint concert with the Livonia Sym as a solemn time when the by the Livcnia Symphony and Emma. Her own son sang in the phony Orchestra during Holy Week. priest would bless pussy Orchestra, Madonna University Livonia Youth Choir 15 years ago. Due to illness, Leiberknecht and her willow branches before pass Chorale and organist Dave Wag Shortly after, the group was disband chok-will be unable to perform this ing them out to parishioners ner ed. year. at his church in Ukraine. The • When: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16 The chorale and Wagner, now in "He made some lifelong friends," ceremony marked the beginning said Hutchison, chairman of the • WH«r«: St. Edith Church, 15089 his second'season as conductor, of Holy Week services and the began working on the "Requiem" in music department at Churchill High retelling of events leading up to nEnuuign, auOui \jt r tve mile, School in Livonia.'"Even though today Livoni3 January. the crucifixion and resurrection- of "It's one of the great masterpieces he's a builder Christ. • Tickets: $15, $10 and no longer of 20th century choral music." said • What: Livonia So it's fitting that this Palm Sun students/chhdren. Call (248) Wagner. "Throughout the ages, com Youth Choir's involved with day, the Livonia Symphony Orches 645-6666 or (734) 464-2741 music, it was a posers have set these texts for the Spring Concert tra f*rt n A \irtr\w m i 11 . b r. «•* « f k r. iJn.< good experience iiid».i ui uie L/eau ui .TIUSH ui ne»ur- • Whsn:4:30 socially and sacred by playing Maurice Durufle's rection. It has ancient chant p.m.-Sunday, from "Peer Gynt Suite," Chadwick's musically. I. "Requiem" at St. Edith Church in melodies with.impressionistic sort April 16 ."Serenade for Strings," Dvorak's believe the arts Livonia. A French composer who of harmony. I don't want to people to lived from 1902 to 1986, Durufle "Largo" from the "New World Sym-. be seared off because it's 20th cen • Whors: New- are so impor phony," and Sibelius' "Valse Triste." burg United Wrote the music to celebrate the tury music. This is very accessible, a. tant The.kids "We selected these for what will Methodist repose of souls of the dead. Schesiuk beautiful, lush work." are sitting in be good for acoustics in church," Church, 36500 and the orchestra join together with An accomplished organist, Wagn front of comput Schesiuk said; "The concerto is real Ann Arbor • the Madonna University Chorale er leads, off the program as soloist ers all day, and ly church music. The 'Requiem' is Trail, (between and conductor/organist David Wagn for the Handel concerto. Wagner: the choir gives played before, each Easter, Ifs a Wayne and er to present the work. won Best Classical Recording of a Thomas Sheets them the oppor question of life and death. Music is Newburgh "It's very nice music written solo artist at the 1998 Motor City tunity to get out like life. It must-rib used in the right roads), Livo shortly after the Second World War Music Awards for his CD "Bright and participate, place and time," "St. Matthsw Passion"• nia. Admission It fosters team in 1947," said Schesiuk, a Garden and Clear." Previous to becoming a is free, call work like ath City resident who immigrated to the Schesiuk is looking forward to full-time music professor at Madon •What: University Musical Society (734) 425- letics does. I U.S. in 1991. "It's not an easy piece performing with Wagner and the na University two years ago. he was ' Choral Union, Ann Arbor Symphony 1749. encourage peo of music. As compared to Mozart, choraie again. In .January, they pre program director of classical music Orchestra and Ann Arbor Youth ple to support it's a Gregorian chant, but every sented Beethoven's "Ninth Sympho station VVQRS for 18 years before it Chorale perform Bach's maste.r- it." ' thing is a little softer but very enio ny" at Livonia's Churchill High switched formats. work tional." ^ School Auditorium. Hutchison "The concerto Handel wrote-was • WtMn: 4 p.m. Sonriay. April 16 • In 1998 and 3999 the orchestra to'be performed as intermission • Wlw*: Hill Auditorium, 825 N. Uhi- had another Program and chorale joined the St. Genevieve reason for reviv music for one of his oratorios," Wag veristy, Ann Arbor . In addition to the "Requiem," the Interdenominational Choir to per ing the choir in ner said, "During Lenten season, program reflects on life and death form Requiems by Rutter and Faur^ .• Tlek*t«: $10 522, call {734) .764- addition to opera and theater performances with Handel's "Concerto for Organ on Good Friday, St, CVmevieve choir 2538 or j80Q> 221 1229 encouraging & Orchestra," Grieg's "Death of Ase" director Laverne Lieberknecht ini- children to '• Please see UFI, C2 Angelic voices: develop social The Livonia and musical Youth Choir skills. When CONCERT rehearses for instrumental their first con instruction was •,'''**.' • , •'',•''"• restored in cert. Livonia elemen- tary schools last September, fifth- and Pianist spices concert with Latin American fare sixth-grade vocal music classes were BY LlNDA'ANN CHOJMN "The program has my'Spanish roots, I wanted to give eliminated. , Pianist: SfTAfT WJUTTH [M'ople a flavor of Latin American music and how it "When the Livonia Public Schools Dimas khQitrin4pW.borm><- Life from page Cl Bach from page Cl __ weren't allowed, so Handel ofthe-tmir. - score. He had turned 20 by the • 'The thing about Bach Is he was vary much a written lor 150 years before thi* would put on the oratorios." Schesiuk ia busy as well. He's time it was performed. but he took it to th-t*-nj+tmtetU nearly completed a recording of "Bach's 'St. Matthew Passion' par factor of many of tha different styles. Pas heights. 'St. Matthew* represents Intermission the Mass by Ukrainian com- is the sublime choral work of all sions had been written for 150 years before this the summit." / * During intermission, the audi- poeers dating as far back as the time, a marathon work, the apex but he took tt to the greatest heights. "St. ejQce will be able to support the 17th century with his choir at St. of choral mus>ic in intellectual End of celebration chorale by purchasing a T-shirt Josephat Church in Warren. It and musical content. At every Matthew" represents the summit.' The performance .marks the touting their upcoming concert will be released later this year. level there's nothing on the same, end of the University Musical tour of Ireland. Before leaving Wagner's CD will be available at plane." Thomas Sheets Society's celebration of Bach on though, they'll perform their the concert. Conductor the -25.0th anniversary of his Irish concert program 4 p.m. To purchase a T-shirt or sup The Passion death. To mark the.occasion the1 Sunday, June 18, at St. Paul's port the Madonna University The Passion uses Biblical text soloists, choruses arid instru Union is performing Bach's "St audience is being invited to sing Church, 157 Lakeshore, Grosse Chorale, i-ali (734) 432-5708 oV from the Gospel according to St. mental interludes by weeping Matthew Passion" although along on 11 of the 12 chorales. Pointe Farms, That concert is send e-mail to wagner@smtp. Matthew tp relay the story' of violins. Sheets has conducted'it once Text and music will'be provided. free but (donations are gratefully munet.edu Christ's crucifixion. To supple before and sung it many times. "This is not a marketing ploy," accepted to help defray the cost . "I have taken to thinking of ment the account of Matthew, this piece as the opera that Bach Now in his seventh year of lead said. Sheet*, Who also conducts one of Christ's 12 apostles, Bach never wrote,"' said Sheets. "The ing the 150-voice Choral Union, the Oakland Community College: enlisted the. help of librettist drama is at the same level Sheets is w.ell-versed when it Choir in Farmington Hills. "In Bach's time, the congregation, from page Cl C.F. Henrlci. The Leipzig' poet, although it's a sacred work but- comes to Bach. He teaches grad Concert who used the pseudonym Pican- uate choral music studies at would have known all these' that same character breadth. His der, wrote several poetic pas style was influenced by Baroque Wayne State University. tunes arid words from memory so American music," said Carabal- used a lot of tone cluster and sages to accompany the text tra opera. He incorporated elements "The thing about Bach is he he incorporated theni into the chorales that serves the-function lo. "Gottschalk is a lot of fun, loud tone. He explores the whol-e ditionally read-in churches on of Baroque opera and used them was very much a perfector of very ; rhythmic. Lecuona's sonority of the keyboard." ' Palm Sunday. First performed many of the different styles," of a Greek chorus and comments in novel ways in this piece." on the drama of the arias/' 'Nfalaguena' is a famous piece. on Good Friday in 1727, the This is first time the Choral said Sheets. "Passions had been They used a lot of his music in Beginning in the fall, Carabal large scale oratorio features Hollywood, liszt was responsible lo and his wife Maria will be for changing the piano. His teaching a salsa class at the arts music was so technically difficult council. A visiting associate pro they restructured the piano." fessor of dance at the University from page Cl of Michigan two years ago, Cara Memories ballo taught music history to Ginastera's sonata brings back dancers and collaborated with is $60. Especially needed are 1 get to be with other kids. We guages and learning how much I too loud, so.they're learning to special memories for Caraballo. companies such as the Dance boys whose voices haven't get to sing a lot of fun songs and can do." sing together. I really believe The Canton pianist attended a Theatre of Harlem, the Ameri changed. get to practice singing in differ Mother Susan Stitt can't music is a lifelong skill." "We decided on a 12-week ent languages. I like the versatil master class and played for the can Ballet Theatre and the Gyori believe the progress the choir's Churchill's Choralation per Argentine composer while a stu Ballet oT Hungary, workshop to see how it would ity of the repertoire because my made since rehearsals began in dent at the University of Miami. work," said Hutchison. "In fall, private voice classes are in Ital January. In fact, they're so good forms a concert of music ranging Salsa we'll be looking for singers from ian.". Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey has from classical to jazz 8 p.m. Fri "I. played his 'Argentinian "Salsa is a term from New fifth to eighth graders." Sarah's older sister, Emma, invited them to perform at the day, June'2. Tickets are $5, $3. Dances," Caraballo said. "It. was York in the 1960s," said Carabal Hutchison hopes to expand enjovs singing songs such as the city's 50th anniversary celebra .Call'(734 )523-9230. membership to singers in West- nerve wracking but he gave me lo.."But the dance 'Guaraja' goes Hebrew "Al Shlosha D'Varim.'' as. tion Sunday, May 21, at citv Have an interesting idea for a insight that he didn't write in back to pre-Castro times in land and Redfordj although the well. Emma, now 11, used to hall. story? Call arts reporter Linda his music. He told me ways to • Cuba. It's the type of dance choir is now composed primarily leave singing messages on her "Leigh's instilled a discipline," of Livonia children from fourth make it more exciting. In the where there's a good relationship grandparents' answering said Susan. "I remember her Ann Chomin at (734) 953-2145 to seventh grade. sonata, he did the same things between man and woman." machine when she was younger. telling them that if you can hear or send e-mail to IvhoniirM oe. as Bartok and Prokofiev. He As Sarah Stitt sees it, a lack of members is the only problem fac "I like singing in foreign lan yourself singing, you're singing homeeomm.net ing the choir. She and the others, would like to have more children PUBLIC NOTICE join their 23 voices. Sale of Plymouth Canton "I think the choir would be bet Community Crier, Inc. as a going concern MOT waltzes proudly ter if more kids would join," said The Plymouth Canton Community Crier, Inc., Dcbtor-in-I'osession in U.S. the 9-year Webster Elementary Bkrtcy Ca»e No.- 99.56542, has received an offer from Willow Media, 1,.L.C. student. "I like the choir because for the purchase of substantially all of its assets, including iiccounts receivable, inventory, work-in-process;, customer lists, copyrights, corporate .mime*, certain office equipment and otherassets for the sum of S-'MO.OOO to Strauss'- famous opera plus assumption of the Debtor's post-petition trade payables. The exact BY FRANK PROVENZANO But forgive him, if he manages terms and conditions of the current offer are'available by contacting the STAFF WRITER even the slightest smug expres Debtor's attorney listed below. [email protected] On Stage sion. What: "Der Rosenkavalier." an The Debtor is accepting higher and better offers for the purchase as A Don't expect David DiChiera This Saturday, DiChiera will going concern, and interested parties should contact the Debtor's'attorney, to gloat. It's not his style. opera by Richard Strauss Willard E. Hawley, 30150 Telegraph Rd,, Suite 263, Bingham Farms; Ml once again stretch the notion of When: Opening -- 8 p.in. Sat 43025, (248) 646-5070. Potential purchasers will btvrecjuired to submit.a what is possible.when the Michi urday. April 15; performance $10,000 good faith deposit with Debtor's attorney and enter into a gan Opera Theatre presents Der HOBEHT 0. HALL, AUorruy, T2450O times — 2 p.m. Sunday, April confidentiality agreement prior to commencing due diligence, the terms of Font Road, . Dearborn Hcighti, Rosenkavalier, a lushly orches 16, and April 30; 8 p.m. Satur which are available upon request. Bids-will be accepted in .55,00(1 Michigan 4«I 27 trated opera by Richard Strauss. increments. Potential purchasers must be available for an auction which will STAl'KOF MICHIGAN I'KUBATK COl'KT day. April 16, and April 22 COI'MY OK WAYNE. r'il./ Numbe.' 'JlX*-' It is the first-ever performance of be held at Debtor's counsel's office on Wednesday, April 19, '2000 at 2:()0 p.m. lilhlHMK Where; Detroit Opera Hawse, Easter Sundae the early 20th-century opera at at the corner/of_Madison Publish; April 9. 13 *nd 16. 2000 .,^ NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Vhe acoustical gem located in Indc-pendtnl Probm? Avenue and Broadway, Detroit Join us for a fabulous downtown Detroit's theater dis Easter Brunch, Sunday, i;.;jsic t; f'ETEK iV)NAW!CK. !V."i--:l; Tickets: $18-S98; call (313) S*K iitl S*.\-vjrii) NuihUr 075-0.1-094^ trict. » ' » O •' ' 237-3429 or (248) 645-6656. * Tinderbox Productions* April 23rd TO ALL INTEKESTED PKHSONS: Since it was first performed in 3K V'mr iritiri'sl in th* f^t.t!o IHLIY b<' presents 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. bMrrwl or HlTi-clrd by thr fullow iii^ 1911, Der Rosenkavalier \s con The di'i-ciliTii, »hiw \.\.-it known jJdn-M Adults Seniors Children *MJ» .'JTiO Ncrth Canion Center Komi, Apt sidered one of the most'per S17.95 .$15.95 S9.95 1 Hi, Cmtiih, ,Mn.'tiiK:l» -fSIKT., dwd J:mu«r> formed German operas written "With Strauss, the orchestra 4, '2(100. An irihtrjuu-rii dnU'ii April S, 1995 in the 20th century. Among $99 Easter Room Package ha* bt'i.'^-.ailriiittiid a^ Iht'^ilL of tlie tion is an equal partner with the de^^a.^^ Strauss other popular operas are operatic singing and story," he (Vfiht^r-'' if th»- Jtrt«>ii^i-(1 un* nntit-ird that Salome and Electra. includes overnite stay all tl.iim^ n««iiiat lix tstati' will U' forevvr said. "The eroticism of the sound Brunch for 2 tmrtni.unk-w prvx;n!«ii 10 tin: iiidf[xndtrit Der Rosenkavalier is filled is overwhelming." Little p<-r^onjil repr^stMitaiiNe-. I'Vtcr ^!icK«r! with waltz* rhythms that require Keepsake basket DoniiAhk, llSlft S|if iiijjfu'ld Drive.' While the waltz was a 19th- Kri-dj-riclL!.bur)!. VA I'MOHA 1 Til of to both an enormous orchestra. More century development, Der Reservations Necessary tht- indcpf'Oili'ht p/rsuria! ri prt-^»-nt.ilivc and 'the. Wikym- CooiUy Prubmn Ccurt, than 100 instruments are used. Rosenkavalier blends tlie social SH\A\ 'AA.A-1 1f\C\ iVui-il. ?.!.>!..A^,i >p—|uC, .•.;!..>'. 1 i/.^Lth. In addition to traditional instm- ennoihilitihc nj tVlfi I )5t}l i^*inflirv mi 17« \ '-*" 1 t;f tht-.cL'tti. of puhlir;,tii,n uf thii. notifi: Nutirr i» further ^ivi'n (hut tlif fdlttto will ments, the orchestra requires with the romantic music inspired The Musical t* tlu-rr.iftrr uM^igncd ,ind distribute! to harps, GlOfCkenspiel, tenor drum, .ih*f pts'rshiw-i'mitN-fl'tnii by.Mozart. In opera,- anachru- If you enjoy?*! out production ut Annie •\^rJUuj Snirv Att.ifiif.v HoUirl (.:.11011, f :44400. 24ft'J0 bells and castanets. nis'ms are hardly a concern. vowII love A Little I'rim ess .', Ford rWC t)unrhiivii HtiiiirhtJi. MI 4M1JT; "With the Opera House, we UVgNjA^JJT Tel«r»hon* ai.'M274 4064 The MOT production features can now perform all the magnifi one of the few family acts in Publish Aprj y.'.'ooo 1-275 fr 6 Mile cent works," said DiChiera, opera. Helen Donath will sins; Tickets: $7, $10, Si 2 ' founder and general director of the role nf Marschallin. Mean Reserved Seating Section Call: 01 .h 535-8902 MOT. 1 'i '.— while, her husband, Klaus Coming to WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. While Strauss' poem works Donath conducts the, orchestra portrayed emotion with a thor and her son, Alexander Donath The Masonic Temple Cathedral Theatre PUBLIC NOTICE ough orchestration, his palette is directs the production'. * 500 Temple «?> Detroit, Ml 4820V The Wayne County Department'of Public. Health announfes that family much broader with the charac While Dvr Rosv.nkavaUer \t a April 9, 16 at 2:00 p.m. pliinning Be.rvfti^ only AVJII no longer r«' available at tht'ir health centers terizations and melodrama of April! 4, 15 at 7:00 p.m. effective May 1,2000.- X opera, said DiChiera. 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A ...... -. • *V <"i /¾ **w\ The Obtutrvtrr & Evvtr/tii• iv( H UlNUAl, AKKIU 3, 4UUU (Wl0f*)C3 .4^¾% ";••« -^4/^ x^^t^-^^^R'i^mWt mt&gam Gallery exhibits, art shows, classical concerts MAKING CONTACT: Please submit items'for publication, at least two weeks in advance to the event, to Noteworthy, The Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E, Maple, Birmingham; Ml 48009 or fax (248) 644-1314 r A Ht r S* HO W S* drawing and painting: workshops in . p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the Best -—'Art.of a New Century, sculp Woodward, Detroit, be on display through April 30. . batik and watercolor monotypeb at Western Sterling Inn at Van Dyke tures by members of the H»LL GALLERY 26000 Evergreen, Southfield, DTE ENERGY BLOOMFEST the Jefferson Center, Room 16, 9501 and 15 Mile in Sterling Heights. Sculptors Guild of Michigan Thfpijgri April lb --- retent works t>y (24Sj 9480460. . Detroit's'annual'flower show fea Henry Ruff, Livonia. (734) 455-9517... (248) 645-9705. through May 5. 1516 Cranbrpok, Melba Price *-icl Richard DeVo'e: SOUTHRELD CENTER turing an art exhib/it is at Cobo STRING CHEESE INCIDENT Birmingham. (248) 6440866. . Black Vessels. 407.W. Brown, Convention Center April 9. FOR THE ARTS c: O 1ST CJ IS Ft T H The musicians perform at 9 p.m. MEADOW BROOK ART GALLERY Bircnirvgham, (248) 5409288.'. Through April 28 — The DETROIT HISTORICAL JANICE CHARACH ' Saturday, April 15 at the ..: Opens Friday, April 14 — ••• Waterford Friends of the Arts SOCIETY FLEA MARKET BIRMINGHAM MUSICA1JE Majestic Theatre, 4140 Progressions; the Department of EPSTEIN GALLERY presents Spectrum, a multi-media Antiques, collectibles and con Benefit concert featuring Flavio Woodward, Detroit. (313) 56lV Art and Art History Student and Through May 4 -- Glass artist • exhibit. Opening reception is 6- '.' temporary treasures are available Varani, Nadine Deleury and Yelda 2299. Faculty Art Exhibition through Jon Kuhn. 6600 West Mapie, 8:3p p.m. on Thursday, Apr^j 6^ lO.a.m'.- 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9 Kelly is 7 p.m. Sunday, April 9 in TOMMY FLANAGAN May .14.'Opening reception is 4-7. West BloorVfield, (248) 661-. 24350. Southfield, Sputhfield. at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit. Varner Recital Hall on the cam- .•• 7641. The ja^ piano legend performs . p.m. Friday, April 14. • (248) 424-9022.. (313) J821:'7795. pus of Oakland University in at 7-p.in. Sunday, April 1G at ORION ART CENTER FORD GALLERY UZELAC GALLERY • Rochester (248) 626:2820i The DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET Orchestra Hall, Detroit. (313) Through April 14—The annual Musical will feature the winners Opens"Thursday, April-13-- the Through May 12 — .' An open house of the new home 576-5111, student'show; .114 Ford Hall, of,scholarship auditions at 1 p.m. annua! watercolor exhibition Intrepretations in Glass. 7 N. on Woodward is 4-6 p.m. UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY . Eastern Michigan University, : on Thursday, April 13 at.the through April 27. Opening recep Saginaw, Pontiac. (248)'332 Wednesday. April 12 at 4719 -Susanne Mentzer and Sharon tion is 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13. YpsilantL (734) 487^268. Birmingham Community House, , 5257. '••.' . Woodward (at Forest), Detroit. •• Isbin per form.at 8 p.nr Thursday, 115 S. Anderson, Lake Orion. GALERIE BLU 380 S. Bates, Birmingham. . WASHINGTON STREET GALLERY (313) 393-1770. April 13 at the Lydia (248) 693-4986. .' Kaiser Suidan: Evolution. 7 N. CATHEDRAL CULTURAL SERIES through May 6 ^- Janet . Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 North Saginaw (2nd floor), Pontiac. Ke'man's For the Love of Glass. A performance of Requiem by PAINT CREEK CENTER UniversityMnn Arbor. The (248)454-7797. ' Openirtg reception:2-4 p.m. • AU r> i T-I'-O N Guiseppe Verdi is 3 p.m. Sunday, FOR THE ARTS HABATAT GALLERIES ; : " Australian Chamber Qrchestra Sunday, April 9. 215.E. : S & O A. JL/X, April 9 at Most Blessed • Opens Friday, April 14.'— Eric performs at 8 p.m. Friday, April Mesko: Mixed Media" Through May 14 —The 28th :. Washington, Ann.Arbor. (-734) FOR Sacrament, 9844 Woodward, 14 at.Rackham Auditorium, 915 Constructions through June 17.. • annua! International Glass ' 761-2287-. A RTI S T S Detroit. (31.3) 865-6300, . East Washington, Ann Arbor; and 407 Pine. Rochester. (248) 651- Invitational. 7 U. Saginaw, • ZEITGEIST GALLERY ART IN THE VILLAGE DETROIT CHAMBER ' the UMS Choral Union and the " 4110. Pontiac. (248) 333-2060. Through May — Aliered Artists are needed to exhibit their WINDS & STRWSS—— Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra SUSANNE HU.BERRY GALLERY . Landscapes (threeCanadian per . work at the fourth-annual fine arts- .' Performs Stravinsky at. 7:30 p.m. perform Bach's St. Matthew Opens Friday, April 14 — Megan ' spectives) James Gordaneer, exhibit June 10-11 at Livonia's Sunday, April 16 at Birmingham Passion at 4 p.m. Sunday, April Parry paintings through May 27. Jeremy. Gpfdaneer arid John Historic Greenmead Village. '•• . • Unitarian Church, Woodward and ; Applicationsmustbe in by April 15. 16 at Hill Auditorium, 825 North Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Climenhage. 2661 Michigan, Lone Pine in Birmingham. (248) A'pplicationsand information may be University, Ann Arbor. 1-800-221- Friday, April-14. 555 S. Old • Detroit. '"* 362:9329.' . obtained by calling Debbie Dufour at. 1229. • Woodward, Birmingham. (248) (734) 466-2540. .• 642-8250. L ECTURE S HUDSON'S ART PARK SWORDS INTO Howes this? AFRICAN AMERICAN Michigan artists are welcome to PLOWSHARES GALLERY LECTURE SERIES • submit proposals for Hudson's Opens April 14 — Hot Gun Art;- Art Park/which will be located in Artful'Weapons for Peace. The Wayne State University Department of Art and Art Detroit's Cultural Center; Opening is 5:30 p.m. Friday, April History present Tyree Guyton, Deadline for proposals is Monday, • 14, 33 E. Adams, Detroit. (313) creator of Detroit's Heidelberg April 24. Artists must submit no 963-7575. Project at 7 p.m. Wednesday, more than 10 slides, a list of . WILD WINGS GALLERY • April 12 at the DeRoy Auditorium works, resume and coyer letter A Master Highlighter event is to Hudson's Art Park, DAM- on the campus of WSU. (313,i scheduled April 14:16 at the Wild 577-2980. • . Detroit Artists Market, 300 River Wings Gallery, Main Street at FARMINGTON ARTISTS CLUB Place, Suite 1650, Detroit. Ann Arbor Trail in Plymouth. .-. Guest.lecturer-is'photographer , . LIBERTY FEST 2000 (800) 755:3401. • Call for artists for the nmth-annua! Balthazar Korab-at 7 p.m. , fine art and fine craft show on June Wednesday, Ap-ii 1-2 at'the ' 24 and 25 in Canton Township. - GAL L E-R..Y Farmington Library on 12 Mile m Application deadline is April 15. E X H I » I T'S Farmington.- (734), 453 3710. ( O 3Nf - PONTIAC-OAKLAND TOWN HALL GOING •>: Sally Ann Howes presents a B KNKF IT S A.C.J. GALLERY Broadway musicalprograrn at . 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, ApMi 12. ART FOR A CAUSE Through May 19 — Gb:Figure. 35 1515 Woodward, Bloomfield A benefit for FAR conservatory is East Grand River. Detroit. (313) 961-4336. H;!is. :248) 625 3117. at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13; at the Community House, 380 S. ALFRED BERKOWrrZ GALLERY Bates, Birmingham. The event . Through April 30 —. Richard . Now appearing: "Mod LITERARY Ritter'Suspenc/ec/ Expressions: ernism and Post-Mod features Alexander Zonjic and a BALDWIN PUBUC UBRARY Visions in Glass. The gallery is live auction. Reservation — $50 ernism: Russian Art at Writers L.\e with Dine Lipman on the third floor of the. per person. (248) 540.4755. the End of the.Millenni author of T.re Lakes' Man meets Mardigian Library at the ; EISENHOWER DANCE ENSCMSU— um" is showing at the at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. April 13 University .of Michigan-Dearborn The annual benefit Celebrate the ' at the horary, 300 Merrill, campus. (313) 593-5400. Elaine Jacob Gallery. Dance is at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Birmingham..i248j 647-1700. ART LEADERS GALLERY •April 14 at the Community SOUTHRELD PUBLIC UBRARY Through April 15 — Experience ELAINE JACOB GALLERY Mouse,' 380 Bates, Birmingham. 'in celebration of National Poetry .' Europe, a group exhibition. Through May 19 — '.!0s.'e.'i'nsm The evening includes a live dance Month.'the i;brary A ill haw poet- Celebrate Glass Month with a ar.a Post-Modemtsm: Russia-; Art performance, dinner and a live r> readings daily at 11:30 a.m.. group glass art show through at tne End of the MilleriniLim. auction. Tickets $75-$20Q. For 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Monday,. ' April 30. 33216 W, 14 Mile. 480 W. Harcock. \\':-.}r.e State reservations, call (248) 362- -Apnl 10 through Friday. A'pr-I 14. West Bloomfield. (248) 539- Un.versity. < 313 i 993 781 3. . 9329.. 26000 Evergreen, Southf.eid. ROBERT KIDD GALLERY PEACE BENEFIT 0262. <24S; 94S-0460. •'•.. Performances by Mary Caflaghan ART CORRIDOR GALLERIES Tr-ifoi.itfh '. GUIDETOTHE MOVIES f'.y^i*."-- •^'•^m-aW-^ifsi jtnttkiia^u MitiwulA—imtt NP HUUJ(K13) SUN. 1:00,4O0; 6:50,9:30 Fictional journey flashes back SfeWKlMtjMaU 12:10/:50,5:10/:30,9-.50 MON-THURS 5:20/:50- • 750Y Hjqhiandftd • NPfKMmnYor) SE. comer M-S9 a Wfcirru Lake Sd. E^^^gaf^B W FIWRT Wiflf UM JKBoS 1,200/:40,5:20/:50,10:40 BWIMaOVKH(t) utmm iSiii CAU77FUe»551 , -MQN. , 11:40,2:15,5«/:4a 10:15 to time spent alone with Elvis S«w« mmmmmmmmatm The Ohnerver & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, APK1L 9,- 2()0(.) C5 •'.;*."-?< •:.^*BSfi',::ig-, \.?1 :&. •'•V.v' >*>^fr'.' -^1 ••.'' 5.¾¾. :.5^.- >v,v Art Brat features various hap- with mental, physical and emo spring break ,tour in Ohio and includes pastel, colored .pencil, as an instrumentalist in wood- pent tiffs in-the suburban art tional impairments. Poiu'isylvi.inia. Uuriivg the tour watercolor, photography, oil, and wirid, 'brass, or p**rc u*>aion, world. Send Wayne County arts On the auction block will be an ^4 memlxTti ot^the choir will pre- sculpture. Deadline for application i& rieivs leads'tu Art Beat,'Observer original Erte print, Fret! Bear rtt-nt IMACJR to thret- congiega- Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1. Entrants will compete in tfewxpupersi 36251 Schoolcraft, painting from the Fred Bear tion>i. Church families in Hundreds ot special displays Saturday, and demonstrations by April 15, •from page C2 MOT students in architecture and Noon- design, arts and sciences Vitfrtrt.ity Tetknolotf tod ittrnmq Ctmpltr fairy story about a woman who Madison'and'.Broadway in 1996, the fledgling .cultural' area and 5 p.m. optns Sprifif 2001 faces the middle-age realities of DiChiera was considered either MOT's success are increased engineering, management, * .'• • being stuck in an arranged mar a visionary for his promising .ticket sales and the lack of park-.' and technology campus tours, riage, the theme of longing for talk about the future of the 'ing.'' performances, concept cars, Sunday, \/ u : i »1 ; 1 ; '•passionate love is unmistakably . downtown theater district,. The two Sunday matinee per f universal. U-M V L K'S i ]' V Then again, to''some'DiChiera formances fall on the same dates admissions and April 16, In the melodramatic tradition, was thought to be a modern-day • 21D00WolTt?M.i« BoaC . as Detroit Tigers' afternoon ,; 1 the opera follows, the 32-year old Don Quixote. •' ••' linanctal aid into: much more! . • .• jtHorthwti'ierisHwv Se-"*' ' - home games. With Co merit a Noon- •Princess Marschallin. who fears Several months niter Inst fail's" Park located across from the Free lor the entire family 1-800-CALL-LTU growing old, and the loser's tri s o Id -out p e r fo r m a n c e s fo r 3 p.m. ww* ttu »di; angle among her. her 17-year old • Andrea BocelM's operatic debut Opera House,-patrons and base-. 0i> and evtninf aiiot'tlt :*t;»iiu'tait lover and the young girl who in WertJui at the Detroit Opera baLl fans will compete for park* ifld 9'JJuJlS prsj^mt . falls in love with him. House, DiOhiera's vision is an >»B-,' Long before the Detroit Opera unquestionable reality. AH in all, an enviable problem. House opened at the corner of Perhaps the best'indication of And maybe a reason to gloat. CASINO WINDSOR GIVES YOU AUGUST 23 Meadow Brook Music Festival 10 John Berry/Suzy Bogauss/ * Pine Knob Music Theatre Billy Dean Opening Act Contest Finals 1X5 oav./HS r«*n 'i«! >!**•'yA •'.^K v/Joarlic darttls 25 trinity Irish Dance Company With th«- U.S, t?\t h.ini><- ratcvST' ' -^-$1.-U) ' '. : ^-'S;;;'•','':' %• ' •« I Shows • 11 am « 7PT. t26 JSS'pav/j!5 a*^. iis 50'pav/jd I«»TI , More 1 ash means more pla\ time and more i'h.inns t. > win! 27 Terri Clark •*- i J 23. Pure Prairie league/Poco l:0 p.av r'H5 •fit.r, MARTINA rksetw 125 50 pav'/lli 50 i«*~. 25 The Chieftains/los. Lobos SEPTEMBER .JM^RE ZNJKRTAINMENn SJ5 C8t' /JtO'la'*'! ' 1 Lonestar • 1 k 26 r\'t^i6" ProTeMiora? t>ui Showlinx I nun^c i >rinp,s \ t >u t f u • slats \ i HI ;.;rt'\\ u;> •jyi'5: ¢¢. .;i:i ;;• ;•»•«- • Fir^f's^iT'S L;r>'-jrs PrCitC' with, up (,'ti)'s<.' ,\n<.\ 1 )<-•!;s(Vn.i I! &,J. Thomas w/'Billy Joe Coyfll HUDSON'S —• I iKi •'; i >' !' : li 1. • IT >' I I i ( .. *• M 1 I ' M .*! k i ( p • IV. ,11 S I »| ' ' '• P ; i \*!.•••••!. • '.;»"• * '. -• PROUD SPONSOCS i':i *• : ivflv : $.?• •*»'• "Qjease" f •-dtlt' • "" S ;' •".'. i •'*' •: S<.tilil,M'ii % ! .v.jr "'rii.i '-.>• ••• •» ^RAKJg A 11 T 0 u i »" '>i'.- ',9' ^nrftW.i^^^Mliiif^.i;^ f 1 -ft—* iJ Page 6, Section C Nicole St.ittofif, Eilituf 24H 901 25G7 n->t<»f ford * ; oti.homexoimn.iK.'t on the wet)instat: http. observer eccentric i out e Stmriiiy. April 9 2000 Let your personal style guide fashion decisions Enough now. We've all heard the fashion WOP TALK reports for spring and Retailer offers way to summer. And, since the sea son has officially" arrived, we're proba celebrate puppy love bly ready to make a few purchases. Yes, that's I what I said - during Easter a few purchases. .Though retailers NICOLE and designers would BY NICOLE STAFFORD STAFFORD SPECIAL EDITOR ___-______like to think different ly, most of us have a [email protected] limit on the number of times we'll turn over our credit cards for an addi A bag of gourmet dog bones from tion to the wardrobe, especially when a bakery. . ' . the new piece falls under the category A cozy set of knit booties to pro "trendy." In my opinion, that's particu tect the paws. larly the case in the Midwest. We don't A leather collar in pooch's favorite necessarily salivate over the so-called color. ;' . hottest and latest fashion. Dogs have long been members of WeVe more conservative than that. > the family. It's how we're confirming We sit back and wait like scientists. their status that's changed, making How long will the trend survive? If I for big business in retail. wait a few months, will I be able to Indeed, anything we might pur chase or do for our children, we take advantage of the trend more r inexpensively? Is that trend really for want f° Spot, too, especially if we me? have the disposable income. Besides, most of us don't spend That's why the owners of Three thousands of dollars overhauling our Dog Bakery, one at 223 E. Maple in wardrobes simply because they're not downtown Birmingham and the brimming with certain colors, fabrics other at 413 Main Street in down and patterns. We take stock of our town Rochester, decided to hire a choices and make purchases in light of pet photographer, arm an actor in a bunny suit with a load of dog treats our needs and budget. PHOTO COIRTCSY or RJCK DUPLER With that in mind, I decided to Easter puppy: We take our chil and offer Easter portrait sittings in weigh in on some of the trends we've dren for Easter and other holi April. been hearing so much about. "It was kind of a supply and STAJT PHOTO BY JERKY ZOUVHSKY day portraits, so it only makes demand thing," said Nora Potthoff, COLORS Dog days: Nora Potthoff (left), co-owner of Three Dog Bakery in sense we want to do the same for co-owner of the two specialty stores, Birmingham and Rochester where Easter dog portraits will be While vibrant, bright colors like hot the canine members of the fami- part of a chain that started 10 years pink, turquoise and orange are being offered later this month, and store associate Audrey Metro ly. ago as one bakery in Kansas. The toted as the shades of the season, neu local stores, which primarily sell - tempt Rowdy, the Birmingham store's resident dog, with a tral tones like black, Navy, white and freshly baked, nutritious dog treats, offered photos with Santa Claus during homemade treat, tan are being ignored. the Christmas season and as a result received numerous requests for similar On the one hand, I do believe beau photo opportunities.from customers. more amenable than children when it comes to acts of bonding and association. tiful colors should be cherished and "We give (children) toys, we dress them, but dogs tend to bo much more'com experienced, especially when they pos Slated noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at the Rochester store and 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Birmingham store, the sittings will be similar to pliant," Potthoff joked, explaining that pets almost always serve'as an exten itively affect our mood and appear sion for our personalities. ance. However, I don't believe we those held by the retailer in December. While walk-ins will be accepted, appointments are encouraged. The cost, $12 That's why, in truth, most of the "merchandise'and services we purchase for should abandon our black separates in our pets we're actually buying for ourselves, she said. - ' favor of an all-color wardrobe. Not per sheet of photos, will benefit local animal welfare efforts. Rick Dupler, the photographer hired by Potthoff and her business partner for ,So, though Spot may seem overjoyed when you walk in the door with a new only does that fly in the face of build box of dog treats^ that's probably your perception. After all, until he tastes his ing a wardrobe, but also many of us the sittings, will use a digital camera, so customers can view images of their dog before making a selection for new treats, he can't really appreciate them. Not to mention, only dogs know simply don't feel comfortable and at how they feel about collar scarves, winter booties and portrait sittings. our best in such bold colors. print. He'll also offer a variety of photo sizes, including the kind that "It just makes yuu feel good," said Potthoff. "And, you want to indulge (your More importantly, not every color pets) as much as you can because they give you so much." complements every person. In other Pooch portraits fits into your wallet, and several words, don't feel pressured to inject holiday borders commemorating loads of color into your wardrobe. Buy Easter. PHotll CWKTESV Of RK h What: Photos of your DtPUK a few pieces - a top and a skirt - in dog with the Easter "We treat animals much like we *„ #..•£- your favorite bright tone and wear it treat our children," said Potthoff of Tricks and toys: with the neutral items you already Bunny Lhe current demand for pet products Photographer have. Or, purchase an inexpensive hat, Where: Three Dog Bak and sen-ices. Rick Dupler pair of shoes or handbag in a bright ery stores at 413 Main While many shoppers scoff at the will offer sever tone that you know you'll wear. sight of some of Three Dog Bakery's Street in downtown merchandise - decorated birthday al photo sizes REPTILE PATTERNS Rochester and 223 E. cakes for dogs, baby books for pup and different }. .; .• J .... L , „ ^) „ „ , If you especially like reptile pat Maple in downtown Birm pies and an assortment of freshly Huituuj uui UKi ,> terns, and they suit you to a tee, by all ingham prepared dog treats; from "Pet-It to customers means buy as much as you'd like! Fours" to "Pawlines" - most end up who bring their You'll probably wear your purchases When: Noon-4 p m. making a purchase. next year, whether they're still in style Sunday, April 16 dogs to Three in "Something just clicks, and it Dog Bakery for or not. But, that's because they suit Rochester and 5 •9 p. makes them laugh and feel good. ... you. m. Easter por- . Thursday, April 20 And, there's not a lot but there that Otherwise, I'd cross reptile, both in makes us feel good," said Potthoff, traits. And, he'll faux and real, off your shopping list. Birmingham adding that her stores will begin have a supply Obviously, the real deal can be expen Cost: $12 per sheet of selling cat treats similar to what of dog treats sive. More importantly, reptile prints photos with portion of they have for dogs this month. and toys on have a very particular sensibility. For those couples and individuals They're sexy, yes, but they're tough proceeds benefiting local hand to coax animal welfare efforts who don't have children, patroniz his subjects. and bold, too. And, if that isn't your ing Three Dog Bakery is an outlet style, why dilute the look you have. Appointments: Call for maternal and paternal feeljngs, Cost of the pho While a pair of shoes or a handbag (248) 608-8877 or (248) said Potthoff "And, there are a lot of tos, $12 per in a reptile pattern wouldn't strain 723-1582 , couples who are choosing not to sheet, will bene the budget, I'm not convinced a small have children." fit local animal dose would have much impact, not Besides, pets, especially dogs, are anymore than, for example, a high- welfare efforts. quality, leather.bag you'll use for years to come. Retail, style And special store events are listed FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Personally, I detest logos and, except in this calendar. Please ?endr information to: Malls & MOONLIGHT MADNESS SALE for jeans, won't purchase clothing Mainstreets, c/o Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, The Plymouth Community Chamber, of Commerce ' embellished by them. To me, they are 805 East Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009. Fax; (248) ADDED ATTRACTIONS sponsors Moonlight Madness in downtown Ply the antithesis of style, a substitute for 644-1314. Information must be received by 5 p.m. mouth. 711 p.m'. For details, call (734)453-1540. interesting details and good design. Monday for publication the following Sunday. Living event through April 13, 10 am -6 p.m,, Food SATURDAY, APRIL IS Once more, they seem to suggest the MONDAY, APRIL 10 Court. For more information, call (734) 522-4100. wearer lacks his or her own sense of P1IOM DAY KftfTTIItt TfcUMt SNOW CMAJrtL MAKIOVIM Saks Fifth Avenue, the Somerset Collection in Troy, style and must rely on others for guid The Knitting Room, 251 Merrill Street in Birming Receive a makeover by a Chanel national makeup ance. presents Prom 2000 Focus Day a showcase of ham, hosts a Berroco Yarns trunk show through artist at Jacohson'a, Laurel Park Place in Livonia evening wear, complimentary makeovers by Stila^ ^^"•WiPI SJPJ^I9 WS^RW ^R^R^R^Bf^^Bw April 11; 10 am.-5 p.m. For more information, call through April 12, noon-7 p.m., Cosmetics depart and a drawing for prom services and merchandise. Like plaid, these prints don't really (248)540-3623. ment. To make an appointment, call (734)591-76% Evening Collections, second floor, For detail, call go out of style. Gingham, in particular, MAUN MRVICit WtONOOAY, APmlS (248)614-3385. always looks appealing and comfort Tel-Twelve Mall in Southfield hosts Health-O-Rama, able in the summer. And, a small FASHION DAY AT HUOSOW'S free and lowMxwt h«altrrsereehing and services spon Hudson's, Twelve Oaka Mall in Novi, hosts a Hudflon's, Somerset Collection in Troy, presents polka dot print on a lightweight skirt sored by the United Health Organisation through or dress is a classic summer look. wardrobe seminar featuring spring pieces by Jones three fashion shows: looks from the Women's Way April 11,10 a.rri.-6 p.m. For details, call (248) 353- New York, 7 p.m. To make a reservation, call <24H) Department at 11 a.m , a rundown of spring trends As with all prints; the issues are 4111 344-6800. At 2 p.m and the Ralph Lauren collection for juniors personal preference, site and propor TUESDAY, APRIL H THURSDAY, APRIL 13 tion. If you like either of these prints, at 4 p m Reservations are required. Please call find one that works for you, UUNTtACYONIMflMW •Wiwlinl HHNsW WV^FBWW'J^W^WS^' < 248 >H 16-4605. Ellen Tracy's spring collection comes down the run Jacobson's stores offers wardrobe seminar* featuring HAJ«J>M*DfSMNtit VISITS way and the Matilda R Wilson Award is presented clothing by Austin Reed through April 15, 11 n.m.-3 I thinkfthe chiffon dresses we're see Handbag designer Maya Evaitfrelista and a trunk at Safe* Fifth Avenue, the Somerset Collection in p.m. Dates and locations are as follows: April 13 at show of her collection come to .hicnbson's in down ing are beautiful. My only recommen Rochester Hills store; April 14 at Birmingham store dation - find one that you can wear in Trqy to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of South town Birmingham. 10 a.m.-4 p m . Handbags depart eastern Michigan, 11 a.m., Ellen Tracy Boutique, and April 15 at Laurel Park Place store in Livonia ment. For more information, rnll «248) H44-69O0 both casual and formal settings. Look For more information, call (600) 837-5227, for a chiffon dress you could wear to a second floor. Tickets are $35, include brunch and require reservation by April 10. To attend, call (248; SW1NS THt NMKT AWAY wedding with fine jewelry and slip on Wonderland Mali In Livoivia DOVTW free swmR dance with a pair of sand pis Ifor an afternoon 203-1260, The League of Women Voters hald&a used book sale lessons, 6-9:p.m,; Food Court/Fur additional infor picnic. WAUHIWWT at Wonderland Mall in Livonia through April 16, m'ntjori, call ('734 • 522 4 HK). ' Wonderland Mall in Livonia host* a Project"Healthy near Dunham's. Por details, call (734) 522 4100 .«* m The Oh»erver & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, APKIL 9, 2000 XT • characters await young Visitors at Twelve Oaks Mali in Novi. Dozens of spring flowers are on dis play for shoppers of all ages More importantly, Peter Rabbit vi*it* with children and sit* for por traits during the event, which runs 10 a.n.-9 pJn. WHERE CAN I FIND? Monday through Saturday and 11 a-m.-6 pjn. Sunday, how through April 22, in the mali'a This internetice feature is dedi FIND * SEARCH MOTtf: - An arts and craft* store Center Court. For details, call (24.8> 34H-<*4U cated to helping readers locate - We had many responses to that sells 14-inch, flat, round SSXAKPAST W4IN THE BUNNY merchandise that's difficult to requests for Party Lite consul wicker circlet with a lace Hudson* popular Easter Bunny breakfasts for find through' reader feedback. If tants and Amway Distributors design for Ethel of Redford. children returns. All breakfasts start at *:15 a-m. you've seen or are looking for an and no longer need additional - A craft store that sells and are held in the retailer's store restaurants. 'item, call (248) 901-2555 and information. Tickets are $10 Please call ahead for reaervatioru*, leave a-message with your name directions for making copper - "Life" magazine did not pub sprinklers for Karen of Garden (SCO) 246-6648. Breakfast date* and locations ane and phone number. We publish lish an August 8, 1955 issue. as follows: Saturday/April 15 at Oakland Mali City/--.. reader*' requests for merchandise' WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: in Troy» Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights twice. If you don't hear from us '— A store that sells the and Westland Shopping Center in Westland; - Noritake china serving birthstone "Baby Bleeze" for or see information about, the item pieces and place settings in Easter Events will keep you in formed about East April 16 at the Somerset Collection in Troy within a few weeks, we we re the Polonaise pattern (#2045) Lou. . ' er Bunny appearances and other activities for chil and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi unable to locate it. When we find -'A grocery store where dren and families being offered by local retailers an item owned by another read for Peggy. . ' EASTER SUNNY AT TEL^TWELVE - A store that sells Faygo Pillsbury Grand Sweet and shopping malls in April. The Easter Bunny.pit'* for.photos and visits with er, rather than for sate, at a store, caramel sweet rolls can be "Diet Sensation" soda pop. EASTER MUSICAL AT TEL-TWELVE cnildren at Tel-Twelve Mall in Southfield. The we' will call you: But, please, be , bought for Jean. patient; we. handle an over- , - A porcelain doll set called "Wake Up Spring," a family musical, to commemo-, bunny will wait for visitors in the mall's Center "Roaie & Rags," by Marie - Videocassette tapes of the rate the season is presented at 1 p.m- Saturday, Court noon-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday whelming number of requests television show "My Little each week. Osmond, for Carole of Livonia. April 15 on the center court stage at Tel-Twelve and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, now through April - Ah item from Paintings by Margie" for Kertia of South- Mall in Southfield. For more information, call 22. Photo packages and a free gift for children are WHAT WE FOUND: Peg called MA Special Event field. (248)353-4111. available. Also, shoppers can enter to win a giant - Wicked Wahini perfume for Baby's 1st Year" for Tina. - A store where potato EASTER PARTY AT WONDERLAND ;•• .Easterbasket .filled: with • can be purchased for $9.99 (item - The book -Proud Breed," chips that are sliced and Wonderland Mail in Livonia hosts an Easter toys and -candy. For BVK) bv calling (808) 676» by Celeste DeBlassis. made in the microwave at party featuring an egg hunt, bonnet parade, magic details, call (248)353-4111. .2772. - A store in thhome e are sold for Gail. shows, crafts and other entertainment for kids, 2-6 BUNNY AND TREATS AT ART - To recycle plastic bags, call Livonia/NorthviUe/Novi area - A large poster from the p.m. Saturday, April 15 in the center's food •'••'VAN.. the Enviro Bag Company, that sells extra backings for musical "Showboat" for court. For additional information, call (734) 522- The Easter Bunny will (800) 866^3954. The company pierced earrings for Salty. Dolores of Livonia. 4100. ••-.."*. visit with children and can give you a list of schools in - My Sin perfume made by - The: game "Bubble & hand out Easter treat* 2*4 your area that accept plastic Lanvin, either new or used, for UVONIA MALL'S SUNNY Squeak" for.Nancy of Corny The Easter Bunny has taken residence in Value., p.m. Saturday, April 15 bags for fund-raising events. Karen. at Art Van Furniture' in - For the reader looking for a merce! . City Court at the Livonia Mall to visit with chil - A store that sells Little dren and sit for photos, 11 a.ro.-8 p.m. Wednes Livonia. Call (734) 478- small piano for a child, anoth Tyke's outdoor houses for -• The Henry Mancini day-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, now '•' $S70:. . er reader suggested buying an Catherine. • Orchestra's romantic piano inexpensive keyboard. CD, formerly sold by "Read through Easter. For more information, call 1248) PETER RABBIT AT FAMLANE - A store that sells soft-sole 476-1160. Peter Rabbit springs into - For a pet portrait, readers house slippers in a size 12 for er's Digest." - A store where a calf- EASTER SUNNY PHOTOS AT WESTLAND Dearborn's Fairlane Town suggested Jill Andra-Young in Mrs. Amato. Center to visit wi.th chil Plymouth, (734)'455-7787, and - A Polly Pockets toy in a length, beach cover-up in The Easter Bunny visits with children and sits for portraits at Westland Shopping Center in dren, sit for portraits and pass out small Easter Portraits by Sayles in Birm bag for Barbara, who lives in white cotton can be bought gifts 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 ingham. Livonia. .. j • for Virginia of Waterford. Westland 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Sat urday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, now through a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, how through April 22 - Miniature Red Wings pen - A business or craftsper- - A 1977 Mumford High Peter Rabbit will inhabit a recreated version of nants may be available at The son who will make a quilt School yearbook for Pamela of Easter.'The Easter Bunny sets up residence in the mall's East Court. For details, call (734) 425-5001. Beatrix Potter's garden complete with oversized Sports Gallery on Woodward that is already designed for Canton. flowers and vegetables and giant pop-up story Avenue in. Birmingham. The Stephanie. - A 1966 Cooley High PETER RAMfT AT TWELVE OARS books in the mail's 'Fountain Court. Several photo store carries Red Wings memo .:.- A store where Howard School jacket and letter Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor's Storybook Gar packages are available. For details, call ^313) 593- rabilia. Johnson's frozen clam strips sweater for Roger of Redford. den! as well as, other displays of Beatrix Potter 1370. - For the reader looking for can be bought for Donna of copies'of "Life" magazine, a read Redford, -- Compiled by Snndi Jarackas er suggested.calling Hitching - The children's book "Flip- Post Antiques Mall, {5171 423- ityJebbit" for Winifred. 8277. A store that sells 100-per - For readers looking for vari cent petroleum jelly lip treat ous brands of designer per ment for Anne of Redford. Think you've got fume, try www.eve.com on - A store where Chicklets the Internet. chewing gum is sold for Ron of all the answers? - Pete and Hank's in Wind Troy. sor offers fish dinners like - A videocassette tape of Sutherland's "Mickev (Joes to a Circus" for Then enter our Tea bag tags can be Dee. donated to the Redford Sub -A store in the Canton area urban League. The group that sells mother-of-the-bride meets- 11 a.m.-'2 p.m every sec dresses. ond W e d ne sd a y a t the A n t i - - A store where a cover for ochtian Orthodox' Church on an ironrite mangle can be Merriman. bought for Eleanor. - Memorabilia for a 50th A store where a silver anniversary of Stuckey Ele shower curtain can be mentary School in Redford. bought for Naomi. S T U F.F W E G R A V E Sophisticated whimsy: with the The perfect look for a WO 3 young woman on thai WNICFrt last hig n ight - prom, JMb&ASojt&c* Thi,s and other designer pieces for the occasion go on display 1 -3 p;m., Breakfast Club April 15 at Neiman Marcus, the Somerset Collection in Troy. Look Saturday. April 29. Noon 7 pm for such designers as Shelli Segal, Nicole In the mall in front of Star Theatre Miller,' Tah a ri a n d ('a /•- men Mare Valco, j)rices 1 0 men. 10 women. 1 0 reams of two will be selected to defend the can: honor of their gender. And compete for a tnp for two to Chicago! Get together with a fnehd and register throughout Great Lakes Crossing Cosmic pink: Nars Receive a free sheet of valuable coupons, just for entering. And be entered in a "Galaxy Girl'' lip drawing to win other exemng prizes like two diamond tennis bracelets stick has a soft gold from Friej Jewelers! Or two deluxe patio sets from Master Spas' shimmer and is so sheer, making it a perfect pink lipstick to wear note and f through summer. CoH'fstani. *1 IOIVPS'.V^ • .' ahout $19 at I Addrf <:*• A ,1 6 >• c <. v department stores. L v/ ht r «.,.'• .- if-,. A season and gire •H-. > I ft" '••> • '>' ' V pn ,>'-•-• t •^'-jf* *.-r •-.;•• ' *^v*>(* * #-\i -*^(h *••<:•' ><• x' "' ^Jf'f'f'" : • •'•'" " " *•' t : "i t r ••• J , 1 ; J, ;1 1 r [•:' '••,•<• ,.. • „... -V. „-f i *C 11 "'• ' V*-' '.^ n •oufdO^* c* U**" '-i'"!! #'^ L' r-"-if-'-;>- *>F^;-.., „.•<•'•••(•fl >\ t W-'^r outre casual r J 1 1 r ^t-.^-r. .-.- ''i.'* -|f,' *••, .r* t ^.f •i-YC'-f". "' M l*1» L.T^#-' 't'^M '^ "'• ~' for morr in1 f»r morion'call' I 87/ SHOP (4( ( 7 46 7 4S?) Auburn Hitlv Muhi«»n I /Vfvi M i). 1..:.. ce* The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, APRIL 9, ^000 1 1 - r W • J> _*««(•*< .-" m.-*", S'^P^a •? /• ••WMWKU- ^.iJM^-rmii • - M-M,.itn.j •*:' •.*. -.*. , a ;* fc- - *i »- - i - : • -.: / i .T" :• • • J- • 1 ' JT • T ,. •< J .^ --Tii.' i.« ---f E. I:.J( r .•;- ••••( i» ^ . • i i • . *" > • ' . .*• .( K^^^A.fi^'^m^^i^wk-W^-^^^-w^S^^'^^i••-'..*.H---.--.^"' '''^"'-' •. -..,-. .'• • •. •• :' BY NORMA AND WENDY SCHONWETTER If you go SPKCIAL WRITERS • For information and reservations on any Commodore Cruise Ship, call (80()) 237-5361 or. visit their Web site, www.commodo. o you want to take a recruise.com 'i cruise, see the world, eat • A passport or birth certificate is Dexotic foods, drink, shop, required as proof of U.S. citizenship. and soak up the rays... and . . ri • Opt for the shore excursion, to you're on a budget? New Orleans J . . // the Tulum Ruins, and snorkeling at is just the place for you. •**•>•••' Playa Del Carmen instead ;of New Orleans is a lively port Cozumel. ^ city with fascinating history, cul • Commodore's Enchanted Isle ture, architecture, food, music, offers youth programs for three dif steamboats; and oh yeah...cruise ferent age groups of children at .no ships. Done right, .you can do , } f •* , extra charge. Plan a wedding and everything you want and not reception while the vessel is docked break the bank. in New Orleans. Value • Call (800) 584-3183 for a "Free Commodore Cruise's motto is Good Tiriies Guide to New Orleans," "The best value in the with over $2,500 in coupons or visit Caribbean," and they mean it. their Web site, www.iie\v orleanson- Rates for the 5-day cruise start line.com at $359 (plus port charges of • Check out Preservation Hall in . $90); the 7-day cruise starts at Jazzy: Musicians per the French Quarter where $4 gets $479 (plus port charges of $120). you some of the best jazz in the city. Cruising: Enchanted Capri is one of Commodore Cruise Line's ships. Shore excursions are not includ form in front of a • Public transportation (buses and ed in the price of the cruise. bdat on the Mississip trolleys) save money. The St! Charles Tours range from $28 to $79, We pi River. Avenue Trolley is one of the oldest Kacoos. Historical: cruised from" New Orleans to continuously operating street rail- : There's a first class, easy-to- Buildings . Mexico on the Enchanted Capri •••'•'-.'. ways offering a view of beautiful get-around aquarium with many on Bour- . - ate, gambled, played, shopped, mansions of the Garden District and Carrdllton Avenue. huge floor-to-ceiling tanks and and sunned for 5 days. The • Your best bet is' to stay in hotels/motels on the perimeter of adjacent IMAX Theater. The ban Street Enchanted Capri is half*owned the French Quarter. They are quieter and reasonably priced; Audubon Zoo is easy to" cover in the by the Isle of Capri casino chain, most include a continental breakfast. Check rates at the Ambas without too much walking. The French located in Southern-states," sador Hotel,.Comfort Suites, Best Western Pare St. Charles, and exhibits are unusual and the Quarter which means that the casino is Chateau Dupre. Motels in the suburb of Metairie offer free shut grounds are imaginative, partic have orna sizable compared to other ships. tle service to the French Quarter. • ularly the:Louisiana-Swamp and Drinks are on-the-house while white alligators. mental gambling^ Dress is casual on A short free ferry ride takes wrought you to Mardi Gras World where Commodore. of the meals surprised us. Diner iron rail in cafe au you get insights into how those entrees included filet migon, ings. lait and fabulous parade floats are made, Excursions prime rib and lobster tails. You beignets as-we'll as seeing completed We stopped at Playa del Car can literally eat from 6 a.jn. at the floats. You can also try on flam men to discharge passengers for until midnight. Cafe du shore excursion to an EcoPark at boyant headdresses and cos This is a fun ship with great Monde or tumes, so bring your camera. Xcaret. Then on.to Cozumel and group games and first class gamble at The New Orleans Art Museum Progresso (the port for Merida). entertainment in the lounge. Ha'rrah's. in City Park deserves the atten Most shore excursions on You can spend your casino win N e w tion of art lovers. It has one of Cozumel involved snorkelingand nings overseas in upscale shops Orleans is the finest collections of French visiting pristine white sand geared to American tastes and famous painting, American artists, deco . beaches; at Progresso the choices expectations, or wait to treat for its rative artists and a Faberge col •included visits to either of two yourself in New Orleans. ea t eri.«y.s lection. important archeolbgical sites a n d (Mayan ruins) at Uxmal and Extraordinary experience u n i q u e Unique, food, family fun, Chichen-Itza. Leave the ship by 9 a.m. when food s , tours, nightlife, and inescapable Commodore has three small the cruise ship docks in New Music: Preserva jazz, river- history emanating from most ships, carrying only 500 to 750 Orleans and you are ready to. tion Hall in the 1) o a t s., every street and shop — New passengers each, with one crew start on another,extraordinary M a r d i Orleans has it all. Visit, and join French Quarter the ranks of people who rave member for every two passen experience. New Orleans is where tradition (iias, art gers. The result - great service. geared to tourists. There's some- .' galleries-, about this most unusual port Cruises are from Five to seven thing for everybody. The French al jazz is pre iv 1 'e'g a n't city. days with itineraries to the Quarter is an area of about 90 sented even' a n t i q u o Nor/na and Wendy Schunwet- Caribbean and a combination of square blocks. It contains many night. « shops with ter are Farmiritfton resident;;:' Caribbean and Mexico, Key West historical buildings, such as The fine silver Tel! us about your trip. Send sto or Central Amorica 'Belize and Cabildo (the Louisiana State jewelry- and trendy boutiques. ries, with photographs, for con 'Honduras). Cabins are small and Museum), the Presbytere, and For a taste of New Orleans try. sideration on our Travel page to not very glamorous - but the Old U.S. Mint. These build Arnaud's, Tujaques, Court of Keely Wytfonik, Observer News-' remember, you spend little time ings house exhibits like the His Two Sisters, Gallatoire's, The papers, 36251 Schookra ft, Livo there and this is a bargain tory of Jazz and Mardi Gras. Gumbo Shop, and Ralph & nia, MI 48150 or e-mail stories to cruise. Inside cabins are more Walk the narrow streets and hu ygon ik<&Xw. homecom m, net, spacious but are without pot enjoy the variety of enchanting holes. The few bedroom suites, 18O0s architecture, charming the lounge, and movie theater courtyards and elegant antique are glitzier. For a budget cruise, shops. Delight in the music that the variety and excellent quality abounds on the streets, luxuriate BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELO Artdiiraa mrj YOU KNOW? VISIT OUR : Assisted ''Living Facilities are . GALLERY SHOP FOR NQfnquired to be licensed? Courtfcjtfff Manor - is licensed by the State cj£ Michigan : , •. ^.v**'', MOTHER'S • Most Assisted Livings wilt discharge your loved one if they need more aire? DAY Courtyard Manor - provides care throughout the PURCHASE ARTISTIC MOTHER'S DAY aging process, meeting even the rrrosrdmlcult needs: GIFTS FOR Tfc*E IMPORTANT MOM - Assftied Living Facilities are NO0j^uii0i>.:have IN YOUR LIFE. ; ; .. nurses on staff? • ''. '• vv- ..;,/'; \fy$;ffi CouKtyard Manor - has full-time, Hi nurses at , JEWEUTY: SK.K SCARVES, HAND BEADED EVENIf^ BAC^S, .every location. " Tto- ••. '••»• • '.' W-' W.CAVN GLASS VASES AND PERFUME BOTTLES, CERAMICS. -Ibtost Assisted Livings combine residents wit AND MANY MO«E HNC <3tf~T5 AVAILABLE mental capacities in the same unit? : X^-f%$ BtRMMQHAM «tOOMf Inside: Health & Fitness Page .1, Section D Ken At>r.tntczyk Editor 734 953 2112, kabramciyk«l<)fc.hornftcomnvrter Sunday. April 9» 9006 MAW DISH MMACU ITIS ALL T HE BASIS MURIEL WAGNER m*m-~ MMtfMNllMlfligpNMMllWltlllBVIIgpvt^^nMMlb'MMrtrt****^ ^'•w«wi*^yT».Ji»NT,^^ii-:Tf.'"«JM^i»^'tt:rt^*fi^w^.'agH^ : WI^K A?. STORIES BY RENEE S K 0 G L U N 0 • P H 0 T 0 S BY BRYAN MITCHELL Tofu soaks lake me out to the ball game; Take me out to up flavors the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and ... gyros,, corn . dogs, in stir-. corned beef, barbecued pork, •jDomeno^ Cajun catfish, Caesar salads, ofu (bean curd) was always some I \ K K and lots of luscious golden fries. thing I'd rather not eat, until my Whew! Did I miss anything? friend on the next treadmill at Of course, hot dogs! Comerica T Parle serves them Chicago-style the gym suggested marinating it in black bean sauce with dry sherry. y±&.. with tomatoes, onions and a dill Tofu is bland but chameleon-like, tak pickle; Coney-style witift chili; ing up the flavor of its surroundings. and your basic, no-nonsense, g'ot- It's perishable and should be kept to-have-one Ball Park Frank. our reporters who never met before • refrigerated.T bought mine in a Press Day at Comerica Park gathered around a table in the Big Cat sealed package with an expiration earlier this week was a grand- Court and rated the food. (It was a date. After open F slam assignment for any difficult task, but somebody had to do it.) Tofu it ing I discarded reporter. Not only did we tour Mand bllt -.the water. (It will Here are our comments and ratings (from one the new ballpark, we sampled to four tiger heads, with four being best): all the food, from frozen yogurt CIlWTIolvpir week after open- pellets to sugar-dusted elephant Hke, taking ing with a daily • CMc«go*ty<« hot dog ftffiffi ears big as a catcher's mitt. . • "Tasty, but cold" ••>. «kA M*un. change of water.) "We added lots of new items, up the flavor • "Nicely grilled, not boiled" . new to the baseball, market in T found the black • "Too much bread" Detroit," said Steve Facione of Of Its SUf* bean sauce on Clarkston, group vice president • "Loved the dill pickle" rOUndlngS th^P^arket for Olympia Entertainment Inc. • , ''•' —"^—\ The stir-fry at Marinated chtekan braast sandwich MR flffi "But we have the same hot dog, the same great ballpark hot- vegetables in this recipe are most • "Needs something" delicious and best in the spring - dog." asparagus and sugar snap peas. After • "Too bland -needs some kicky mustard". .Foodwise, attending a ball tasting the recipe, I not only became • -•'"Nice'size" •• • ••. game at Comerica Park is like'a- an ex-tofu avoider, but a charter . • "Good taste, but whore's the sauce? clay at the state fair. Walk into member of the tofu booster club as Could've been warmer" the Big Cat Court and your eyes well. sweep a semi-circle of eight- • Pn»lly-»tyl* «t*afc •andwlch tt ' eateries, including Lots O' All tied up: Blair Woods hand-rolls a pretzel at Lots O' TOFU-VEGETABLE STIR-FRY '••• "Bland - no seasoning" Knots, which makes wonderful- Knots in the new Comerica Park. A.Chicago-style hot' lytender and buttery hand- 1 tablespoon black bean sauce • "Ditto" dog is pictured below. rolled pretzels for $2.75. Add a 1 tablespoon dry sherry • "Needs something" side of hot cheese'for 75 cents concessions for and a fountain with 1/4 teaspoon sugar • "it's just beefy, you know what 1 mean?" and you've reached pretzel per Olympia Entertain a giant floating 1 pound firm tofu, cubed fection. ment, Inc. "We. baseball. The bar 2 teaspoons, canola OH '••• "That pretzel is to die for," wanted to create becued sandwiches . 1/2 cup, sodium-reduced nonfat • "Tasty" said Connie Kline, executive two concepts in the - roast beef, _ chicken broth • . • Better than the Philly" assistant and office manger for court: the, sandwich smoked turkey and 2 tablespoons, sodium-reduced soy • "Good whateverkindof sauce" WDWB-TV (Channel 20) in foods and the state pulled pork - are sauce • "IfsOK" Southfield. "Simply to die for.'' fair type of food - the size of first the corn dogs, ele 2 teaspoons, minced ginger 'Something different' base..Well, maybe I 1 teaspoon, minced garlic I H«td-foll«J pratzal* (p 9 9 9 phant, ears and exaggerate ... but Measuring 100 feet in diame pretzels. It's a very they are baseball 1 red bell pepper, washed and cut • "To die for" ter, Big Cat Court-is behind family-oriented area mg- into strips • "Oh, my God!" r Section 119 on the first-base with the carousel. A reguLu'-size. 1/2 pound, fresh asparagus, • • "Mmmrn, mmmrn'; side of the main concourse. Carousel? s a n d w i c h -ii the washed and broken into 2-inch • "I wish I could take a bunch home' . After you've polished off the Yup, and it-^s a Brushfire Grill sells pieces v pretzel, you might try a stuffed beauty. Said to be ' .. for $7.50; whil-f, the 1/2 pound, sugar snap peas, I Elephant ear* ffi ffi M baked potato and some chicken the pride of Tigers owner Mike- deluxe version'•(why hot, your washed .. • "Very good'' , fingers from Side Kicks. Or a Hitch, the carousel is the focal diet already struck oiit!i goes 2 cups bok choy, washed and • "Fluffy, li'ght, delicate' Phiily-style steak hoagie with point of Big Cat Court. Riders for $8.50 and comes with cole mushrooms, cheese and.sweet * sliced • "Big!" can take a spin on one of 30 slaw, and''baked beans. And if peppers from Subs & Hoagies. brightly painted,.handcrafted 4 green onions, peeled and slivered • 'Nlrtt Triri orssw" you feel like. "veg'ging out." try Or a bat-sized corn dog never ro tigers or ride in one of-two 2 plum tomatoes, washed and . the grilled tHiriatTviiu iiiusuiooin flHP ABB BB& flSE he served at a cardiology con carousels, one of which is quartered I Dippta' Dot* sandwich with roasted red pep TJ0 ^Sp ^SB sa7 vention. wheelchair accessible. Sugges pers and pesto mavonnaise at 2 cups cooked rice or Chinese noo • "Unique" In other words, come hungry tion: Don't eat before you ride, $7.50. dles . • "The pink,'white and brown and bring money. Leave your If you're in the mood for some Belly up to this bar . Mix the black bean sauce, sherry, and ones are the best" wilt power at home. grilled goodies, head to the 1 sugar. Add the cubed tofu. Toss. Set • "I like the banana split flavor "We wanted to do something Brushfiri- Grill, ' a 16,000- We all know rooting for the aside to marinate for 15 minutes. • "Kids will love it". different," said John Baaki of square-fout open-air garden Tigers is hard work. So why noL Heat the oil in a heavy nonstick skil Farmington Hills, director of area with wood picnic tables Please see FARE, D2 I Stuffed baked potato (£9^ let or wok. Add the soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Stir to combine. Add ail the • "Ooh. this is good" , vegetables except the tomatoes. Stir-fry • "Fun to eat" ^ FAMILY FEED TAKE MSE CUT,- until tender crisp, adding broth as need • "Not dry" . . • fs -0 ed. Add tomatoes. Stir-fry for one • "Nice meal" > minute. Add tofu and marinade. Toss the ingredients to heat through, Serve I Catfish MMfwIch fl| with cooked rice or noodles; Serves 4. • "Too much bread" ComeriQ^ Comenq^ • "Doesn't taste like anything" I' \ K Nutritional information per serving • "The only way it was Cojun is if the catfish ^ I' \ K K ; with 1/2 cup rice: could spell Louisiana" • Calorie*, 205 • "Needs spices" ^y^^(.' • Total fat, 2.5 grams comdo« SWA .%#.. • Saturated fat, 1,8 grams • "Big" •Cholesterol, 0 • "This is my first com dog - not bad" oing to Comerica Park with some uOposecliy jfl«:k Ndfwort^-, vv•hft wctf: it'e • Sodium, 600 mg • "Corn bread and a hot dog?" family or friends? Bring your wallet m<\ won-5s to "Trike Vf Out to the Rtfii Food exchanges: • "Nice taste, out oould've been hotter' you c&n try the variety of foods the GaiV'e' m 1908. had never se.er> a'^Jior G Si : • 1 medium fat meat Stadium-offers. fO' a family of four, you can i(>('tgL.f?.haseh1i'i p, i ALL SIDING &i \^*£&0m\\ !*v* r Onourt «**••to oy r mmpm* Mphomln^m^ ****»*. *#+<»t t toprto r ••*•» 2 w*t*t<*ty Mkhimns MastBmu^fviS^^m^m Displays . sz&m1Sf MvONIA MJRIjHN HUtS : 1 FME : '• • ' : V" '' [ j'• •• . ••'' 1.¼ \?!h ,hi! (V/tl » it '-» i 80n-'MfvWii! fff* // (vi/ nn) M ,'!' F:)l!i '•. .-- '.', 'I )• :-.: ^^mammammmmmmm^mmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmm WPP «ii rw* "W^ m*w w The Obnener & Eccentric! Si'NMAY, APKIL 9, 2000 D3 Like a utility infielder, hot dogs are versatile Try these recipes on your Opening Day All recipes compliment* of the National Hot Dog FRANKLY THE BEST BAKED BEANS & Sausage Council.' See related atory on Taste •t 1 1/2 tabiespoons. yellow mustard front. • 1/3 cup ketchup (For spicier beans, use barbe CHEESY HOT DOG POCKETS cue sauce.) 1/2 pound hot dogs, cubed . 1/4 cup dark brown sugar • 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded.. 1/^2 teaspoon, oriion powder . 2-ounee jar stoned gfee//i olives, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans of baked beans (dark brown. .1/2 cup frozen diced onions ; small beans work best) 1/2 cup chili sauce 1 package'hot dogs .. 1'teaspoon mustard Mix all ingredients together in an oven-proof, 2 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped quart casserole dish. Bake at 350" F for 20-25 min 2.tablespoons mayonnaise '. utes. Serves 8*10, -.- . 4 pita rounds . ' Heavy duty aluminum foil Rice and beans: Try this flavorful, fiber-rich dish of red beans and rice salad for a SAUSAGE AND BLACK BEAN TAMALE PIE quick, nutritious lunch. Cut hot dogs intofourtfe lengthwise,'then slice HI to WITH CHEDDAR CRUST 1/4-inch cubes. Combine with olives, eggs, muatard, mayonnaise, chili sauce and cheese, mixing well. Cut 1. pound pork sausage links, casings removed "• : "' ptfa rounds in half. Open pocket and fill with approxi^ 2/3 cup chopped onion Red beans, rice pack a lunch salad mately L/3 cup filling- be generous. Wrap individual 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper ly in foil and refrigerate. '..-'.. 1.15?ou.nce c&n -black beans, drained ' Wlien grill is hot, place foil-wrapped sandwiches on .1 1/2 cups medium hot picante sauce with fiber, flavor and very little fat grill and heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue 1 8 1/2 ounce package corn muffin mix heating until pita bread is crisp and filling is hot ~ 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divid- . 10-15 minutes more, depending on desired crispness. Fiber's reputation in terms of cancer prevention . of satisfying your rate-afternoon munchies with .ed;, has had itsups and downs in recent years. Initial potato chips or pretzels, reach for a piece of fresh 1/4 cup half and half POLYNESIAN KABOBS ON RtCE - ly, fabulous claims were made. or.'dried fruit, or a whole-grain treat like a currant 1 large egg Later, ongoing research began to cast doubt on bran muffin. 2 Polish sausages (or any other pre-cooked • 1/2 pint sour cream fiber as a magic bullet against cancer. Regardless, When possible, avoid peeling fruits such as ' sausage) . . health studies continue to suggest that fiber con apples and pears or vegetables, because much of 4 green peppers 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ciiantro tributes to overall good health and probably plays the fiber is found in the skin. Boost the fiber in 2'cups pineapple, cubed 1/4 cup sliced black olives a role in the prevention of a variety of diseases, soups, stews and salads by adding beans, 1 cup sweet and sour sauce Heat oven to .'375° V. Grease 10-inch glass pie plate. including cancer. Try this .flavorful,' fiber-rich dish for a quick, 4 servings rice In a large, 12-inch skillet, crumble the pork sausage Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods and nutritious lunch: and brown. Drain excess fat. Add onions and green Cut sausages into eighths. On a skewer alternate exists in two forms: water-soluble and water-insol- pepper and continue cooking until vegetables are ublc. Soluble fiber is found in foods such.as fruit, RED BEAN AND RICE SALAD chunks of pineapple and green peppers with the crisp-terider. Stir in drained black beans and the barley, oatmeal, oat bran and legumes, insoluble sausage. Place ori grill four to six inches from coats 2 cups cooked brown.rice, such as basmatj or picantc sauce. Set aside..]n a medium bowl, combine fiber is highest itv whole grain breads and cereals, from.flame until heated thoroughly, Baste with the Texmati com muffin mix, one cup of the cheddar chee-se, the vegetables and seeds. . sweet and sour sauce. Serve over rice. Serves 4. 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and , half and half and the egg. Stir just until moistened, A number of population .studies link high-fiber rinsed : '.-:••' diets to reduced incidence of colon cancer, although Press mixture on bottom and-up sides of the greased 3/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper SAUSAGE STIR FRY pie plate. Spoon sausage mixture into crust. Bake 25 fiber's exact role in prevention remains unclear. : Claims that fiber protects against breast cancer •i/2'.cup fresh mango, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 pound Polish sausage or your favorite type minutes or untilmixture is set are more controversial, but continue to be studied. 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 2 cups broccoli, chopped Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaininp cup Scientists still aren't sure which type of fiber may 1/2 cup salsa 2 cups carrots (sliced) of cheddar chee.fte: Bake five minutes or until cheese cut cancer risk, since high-fiber foods usually con • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.' 3 cups.cooked rice is melted. Allow to stand five minutes! Cut into six tain both forms. Plant foods also contain other pro- 2 tablespoons, chopped ciiantro wedges and serv> with a dollop of sour cream and a tective substances, such as antioxidants and phy- Slice sausage, carrots and broccoli.'Cook' rice sprinkle of fresh ciiantro and Mack olives. :Makes six tochemicalS', so it's difficult to determine which fac In a large bowl.'use a fork to eombine'lhe rice, acenrding to package, making enough for three cups. servings. tors are. most beneficial. beans, .pepper, mango and union. Drain the salsa well Spray pan with cooking spray, add sausage and . Health experts suggest that consumption of 2r> and mix'it- into the salad. saute. Add vegetables, stir and cover to let simmer for Council hint: Recipe also would work well with to 35 grams of fiber each day is a healthy goal. We Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pep live to seven minutes until vegetables are tender, cajun -rtyle brat'wurst and chorizo. can get this fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole per. . 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Pour the Most American cooks are just waking up to the chopped oranges. Transfer to the serving dinh and •" 2 tablespoons orange flower water; if available syrup over the mixture. Let sit for 20 minutes, stir shapcthe couscous into a cone-shaped mound. Deco versatility of the North African starch, tiny gran 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ring from time to time with a wooden spoon to break ules of pasta made fronr semolina wheat. In U.S. rate the top with the remaining orange slices and the 1 1/2 cups instant couscous up any lumps. Line a steamer, the top' part of a cous- dates. homes, the quick-cooking couscous is most often coussiere, a strainer or a colander with a clean 1/4 cup dried currants or golden raisins Serve warm or at room temperature. served as a side dish, sometimes flecked with kitchen towel and place the couscous in the towel. .1 teaspoon ground cinnamon... chopped vegetables but more often fluffed up with i; Cover and steam for 15 minutes above boiling water, Makes (Ho 8 servings. a little butter ^tiired in. Generous pinch of salt. . "" making sure that the water is well below the cous Note: Orange flower water is widely used in North Shulman includes Dessert. Couscous With 2 tablespoons finely chopped orange zest (from'2 cous. Turn into a bowl. African and Middle Eastern cooking. It has a per Oranges and Dates (recipe follows) in "The Light oranges) '•' , ; Peel oranges, holding the orange above the cous fumed., subtle flayor. You can find it at Middle. East Basics Cookbook" (William Morrow & Co.),. 3 seedless navel oranges • • cous so that any juice that escapes will go into the ern groceries. If not. the dessert will still be good. because it fits her idea of go.od fyod: "food that is ft) dates, quartered lengtnwise and seeds delicious and that makes you feel good, food that is -couscous. Remove the skin and pith at the same time Nutritional information per serving; 3)4 calories; ... 'removed, ^vibrant and light but by ho means aesthetic." by holding the knife against the orange at a slight 2.5g fat (1.3 g saturated), 67.5 carbo, 7.2 gprotein. - A similar recipe. Sweet Orange Couscous With In a 2-quart.saucepan, combine.water and sugar. angle and turning the orange against the knife so . • Dried Fruit (recipe follows), appears in the April and bring'to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil that the skin comes off in a spiral. Squeeze the skin " WHAT'S COOKING Send items for consideration in and.gratuity. 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Observer Newspa • Live Longer - The Tree House, Sundays begin at 12:30 p.m. pestd cream; grilled bourbon- pers, 36251 Schoolcjrift, Livonia 22906 Mobney, in Farmington, On Wednesday, April 12, chef molasses marinated rib eye ML48150, or e-mail kabra'm- has Wednesday classes at 7-9 Giuliano Hazan will demonstrate steaks with smoked corn and czyk® oe. homecomm. net p.m. about how to iive longer and Italian recipes of porcini mush andoullle sauce; grilled jumbo get wellthrough nutrition and room soup with chick peas, fen shrimps with citrus ginger sauce YOUR MEAT & DELI'* SUPEftMAflKET • Vegetarian Cooking - Lenore • Schoolcraft College: Outdoor nel grantineed with parmesan and vegetable griddle cakes and • Yalisove Baum, author of Grilling and Entertaining, 5-10 cheese, veal braised with peppers. strawberry-amaretto tiramusu. 3S0Q0 Ann Arbor Hd. • Uvonia •(744) 4644330 and tomatoes, and chocolate OPEH MON..SAT. fr-9 * SUN. 0-T flenore's Natural Cuisine, Your . p.m. Mondays, April 17.and 24: Sessions start at 6:30 p.m. Call Essential'Guide to Wholesome and Buffet and Hors D'oeuvres - amaretto custard. On Thursday, (800)641-1252. Vegetarian Cooking." conducts, Hands On!, 5:30-9:30 p.m., April April 13, Hazan will prepare risot • Appetizers - Mary Spencer will FANTASTIC MEAT SALE vegetarian cooking classes at 20 and 21. For information about to with shrimp grid asparagus, instruct a session on how to pre Lenore's Natural Cuisine, 22899 Schoolcraft's courses, call (734) chicken breast fillets with red; pare a wild mushroom enchilada, Sale Dates: 4-10 thru 4-16-00 Inkster, farmington Hills. Baum 462-4448. . green anaVyellow peppers, zucchi curried pates and Thai spring has scheduled a session on tofu • Henry Ford Community ni sauteed with, mint and Sicilian rolls. Sessions at Kitchen Glamor for 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, College, Dearborn Heights . orange tart. Hazan's sessions stores are 6:30 p m. Tuesday, and pressure cooking, 6-9 p.m. Center: High Tea the British Way, begin at 6:30 p.m. May 2, at the Novi Town Center; Monday, April 17. 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A three-course Five-Star Chefs at Kitchen Wednesday, May 10, at the McGrath will prepare grilled veg dinner begins at 7 p.m. The cost Glamor, Orchard Mall, northeast Redford store, 26770 Grand River. etables with balsamic-herbes de is $89 per person inclusive.of tax corner of Maple and Orchard Lake Call (800) 641-1252. Consumers can call state for food inspection reports Peeple who want read food mated branching system to safety inspection reports or want MDA's Food and Dairy Division, to report food safety concerns which is responsible for inspect can use a new toll-free number. ing all licensed retail food estab , Michigan's 22,000 retail food lishments statewide from super establishments and "food process markets to convenience stores to ing facilities were sent blue-and- food processing operations. white decals bearing the toll-free Calls received after hours and number, (800) 292-3939, with on weekends go to an answering their February license renewal machine and are recorcieii tut applications. next business day. Single inspec The Michigan Department of tion reports are mailed to indi Agriculture set up the telephone viduals, free of charge, within, number so consumers, have bet five working days, or faxed upon ter access to food safety informa request. tion, said Keii.ii CreHgli, MuA'a deputy director. "This new toll- All complaints received on the free number and decal should toll-free line are forwarded to help alert consumers to the fact the regional office with jurisdic that this information is readily tion over the particular retail available and- accessible, to food establishment. Michigan shoppers." The Michigan Department of Food inspection reports have Agriculture is the official state been available to. the public for . agency.charged with serving, some time, but the toll-free promoting and protecting the number is new. People calling food, agriculture and agricultur will be routed through an auto al economic'interests! /4MW WutUMd CMmi* SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2000« 10 a.m. • 5 p.m. WESTLAND SHOPPING CENTER The Westland Chamber of Commerce's Fourth Annual Jobs & Careers Fair will put you in touch with thousands of job seekers. The Fair will include all types of businesses: retail, manufacturing, engineering, professional, health care, trades, financial, office/clerical, organizational and many more! This is the fourth year for this highly rated job fair. The previous three years have been "SOLD OUT. Recruiters and job seekers rate the job fair very high for convenience and success in finding qualified job candidates. Callthe Chamber TODAY for information on how to be part of the Fair WTOWTION WILL BRING TOUTHE FOLLOWING AO/ANTAGES: 1 MMcn tnouMfMi of/BO BMMUMTS • &0V9 on ptacoftwnf cott, ®t>«r«rgitttflrtrt35****t * L.h T-<" ••miifti INSIDE: PC Mike's Internet Column D7 Page 5, Section D Renee Skojilund, 734 953 2128. (fskojilimd^'o« homecomm.net) on the web: http://observer-eccentric com Sunday Aprii 9. 2000 •^MllWMlJil »lil*l Cardio Theater Enjoy working out but find walk ing the treadmill a real grind? Well, assion say good-bye to those boring work-'' outs: Livonia-Body"'Rocks Fitness & Racquet announces the addition of - Breast cancer Cardio Theater to their fitness facil ity at 36600 Plymouth Road. Mem- her.- can use a variety of cardiovas survivors share cular equipment, such as treadmills, stationary bikes and stair-climbers, while being entertained by six big screen televisions and music stories of hope sources. . Heater: Dr, Max Wicha, director of the U-M.Com- Using headphones, members plug pre hen si ve Ca n ce r Ce n ler, belie ves w i t h in 10 into a remote control attached to years breast cancer treatments will be cus each cardio piece, push a button and tomized for particular cancers. tune into the entertainment selec- .'• STAfT'Pnoto BY PAH. HIR*. HMAW tion of their choice. Options include BY RENtE SKOGLLND She did not have breast reconstruc-. television, radio, audiotape or CD • First you are to scared, and my and radiation. She took'tamox STAFF WRITER tion. "I didn't want to spend any selections. [email protected] you don't believe rt. I think you ifen.for a number of;years: until a more time with hospitals. I just spot showiid ,up on her rib. She was For more information, contact small, smartly dressed, woman wanted to go on living." Neither did are in denial a long, longtime. I put on megace. and after other spots Karen Mattson at (.734)591-1212. in her sixties walks briskly she join a support group. "I have .to think I still am/ formed, she received, gemcitabine. Aacross the lobby of theU-M be living and active." She has undergone several different Comprehensive Cancer Center in Campbell's support comes from the —Jane Zhang chemotherapy and radiation thera- "••••^•••iH^HiHniiMnwMMMtiu^^^^^^^i^^^ 1 Parkinson's expert Ann Arbor then, pauses in front of the; cancer centers staff..her 86-year-old '.pies, "I have a lot'of .cancer in the '•Aspects of Parkinson's Disease" • revolving doors. mother Cmy -cheerleader") and her Instead, she went to her family doc spine." she says/' ! will be addressed by Dr. Lawrence "Well, I'm done for another four six brothers and'sisters. Campbell tor. "He -said I had the cancer for five Although she uses a wheelchair.' V' v Elmer, a movement disorder special weeks," she says before exiting. "And provides hope for women with metas years." - Smith's appearance defies her med ist from the Medical College of Ohio, you know, I feel great. I don't even tasized breast cancer. "I think one of In the mid-SOs, breast cancer ical history. Her complexion is clear 1 the reasons 1 .coped so well is that I % at a lecture at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, feel sick." patients often woke up with a mas and bright, and She. i- eager to talk. * April 15, at the Livonia Civic Center In a. way, this woman, who was had an outside focus, goals . to tectomy if their biopsres came back She praises her radiation doctor. Dr. Library. 32777 Five Mile Road. .wearing a wjg and most likely under , achieve." positive.'.Hamer sought other options. Alien Lichter.whom she refers to as •Dr. Elmer, director of the Move-.. going chemotherapy personifies the Karen Hamer, 50 A friend told her about U-M Hospi '"ainazing." Wheh her vadiation • ment.Disorders CenterTn Toledo, center's mission to treat the body, tal. Within,weeks. Hamer had a implants were due to come out late at will speak about the five stages of mind and soul of every cancer, patient Breast cancer is in Hamer's family. lumpectomy'and began radiation night, "he-was right there," she says. Parkinson's disease and its non- seeking treatment.. At jthe center, Her grandmother, mother and sister treatments and seven months of And, she has more praise for the motor complications, including healing comes through many had it. However, they all had differ chemotherapy: After a recurrence in cancer center. ,'T can't say enough dementia and depression. avenues, ent breast cancers and don't share 1993. she" had a bi-lateral mastecto about DrWicha's nurses." "The real hope is already happen the common breast cancer gem-. The my i both'breastsi with reconstruc The event is.sponsored by the ing in the clinic," said Dr. Max environment may have-played a role, tion, Jane Zhang, 42 Wcstside Parkinson Support Wicha. director of the center and a says Hammer.-Her family lived in "By coming here 1 gained eight Groups. There is no charge, but Zhang, ol Ann Arbor.' an" aerospace, distinguished professor in oncology. Long Island, N.Y.. whore they 'years, and by then-the reconstruction reservations' are necessary. Call engineer with Ford 'Motor Co.. was' But hope, truly viable.hope, must sprayed heavily with DDT during the process was more sophisticated.".' «• 173-5).121-1208 or i73-D 261-1781. on assignment in Japan when she translate into living life to the fullest, summer.' Hamer's cancer experience has was diagnosed with', hreast'eancer n, • refocusing goals, and making cancer • Hamer.'who now lives in Holland'. •receded into the shadows. "I don't September 199.S. "I'i'oiind it mysidf Successful prostate just a. part-of your life, hot all of it. Ohio, was diagnosed with breast can-' always think about it because it has because of an abnormal feeling in the Four of Dr.. Wicha's breast cancer cer in 1985. She detected it herself been so long. But every time I drive night. The breast felt more'swollen." screening patients share their stories: just weeks after her mammogram up ... when my 50th birthday came She had a needle aspiration and a came back negative! "1 felt it in the The 5th annual Prostate Screen- '.• a lot of people are so depressed - but mammogram, but the doctor would Alice Campbell, 62 shower. When J laid down on the bed ing Day at St. Mary Hospital in I was so thankful to be alive. Nothing not confirm his findings, "i kept ask Campbell was first diagnosed with I definitely felt it." she says. Livonia on March -1 drew over 600 to be depressed about." ing him. He said it's possible. In breast cancer in 1983. There was'no She. did not return to her gynecolo men for the free exam and blood test Margaret Smith, 70 . Japan, they think it's, better for the history of the disease in her family. gist, whom she fell patronized her. to detect prostate cancer. This ,' patient not to know." Following a mastectomy of her left, Smith was diagnosed with breast event/one of the highest attended 1 Owi-I (1,,. ,' Zhang, originally from-'China.' . breast, she underwent one year of cer ill returned to the l.'nited ^ta.tes and- health screenings in the area, was ; she •.retired as an eleinen- chemotherapy. Everything was fine, contact', d the Biv.ist Cancer Cimn. at sponsored by the Radiation Oncolo : taryschool teacher. The until 1997. • ' • ^ttMfr C-M Hospital. The dinic scheduled gy and Community Outreach ; cancer was discovered "1 was diagnosed'with the same more tests. "1 pushed 'them for departments. - during a • routine .exam. breast cancer, which had gone to. the surgery." s.h.e.said Zhang !;ad he! . Smith had never hail 'a' Of the over 600 participants, bone. I was unaware of it until 1 went breast ' removed followed by six '> mammogram. about 12 percent wer*> referred for to reach for « lamp and I felt this months of chemotherapy. further follow-up testing with a ; "The doctor called and pain, I had broken my collar bone.'' Her i.ancyr experience is still new.' physician. 'This screening is an I said you have an abnor- Campbell went on tamoxifen for a "Firs! yon are so scared.' and you' excellent, convenient way for men to ' .mali.ty and you -should year and a half until she developed a Y don't believe'it. I think you are wi. maintain their prostate health," : see a surgeon." blood clot in her leg. She now takes denial .i long, long time. I'think 1 .-til;' said Marianne Simancek, R.N., .Smith, who lives in, arimidex. which also suppresses am" ' '•'"•'.; " director of Community Ouiieacli. j Battle Creek. Mich.: estrogen, and receives pannujontue, Cani-er 1,.i> dr.tm.Mi ically affected ] immediately took tier X- Over 50 physicians and staff at. St. a bone strengthener,intravenously. Zhang's ap;-:.v.o.hto' life '"'Sincr then rays to a local surgeon' Mary Hospital volunteer their time "The combination of armidix and 1 have' Jorced .n'i\:.-eif in. slow ...to>cr "He said. 'Mrs. Smith. 4 and seniles to {lie screening day. pamidronate. has allowed me to be and piriorit i'/i-. 1 have to.do that." She , there's nothing wront? "This is ont'of the most efficient and really active/ she says. p.ow weik- j)art-ti!iif ,-it Ford and :'io : with vim.'• Hi d t.li well-att'ejuled community, prostate Campbell continues to work as an io'ngi r.lias a..nanny to watch ever her,', 'wrong X-rays." screenings in the area;" said John administrative manager at the Fami children, -ages 5 and In. • . A good friend suggest Harb. M.D., urologist at St. Mary. ly Independence Agency office in 'l.'i'ie e! ]':i-r t i me I I est rvr to I ed Sm ilh coaie lo {' • M Harb oversees St. Mary Hospital's Jackson, Mich., whertv she's worki'd si or I'Hi'ini M I'AI ; n't k.<* HM-VSV iiiNs'-h- L'hi'aild have doj-.e tin- manv I losjHi.i 1. "T. called oil a prostate brachytherapy program, an for 32 years. She also gardens, volun Ne.iT's ago. 1 apprei.-i:t;«'• i w.i> diai!- Concern: Dr. Max Wicha listens to Thursday,- and they -,;w outpatient surgical procedure for teers and tutors in math a young n"-'';l \t i\)-. 'iiis 'cancer/ not. 1 Mir- patient Alice Campbell of Jackson, u\ho Ule tile .following' Nf-'lidav prostate cancer. woman who experienced a head \:\'-<\ ,'j"f:a* \\uke ;•;<•• so,- Work i- not is in remission folloicinx u second bout ami .-i l: eduled'.a. hiiiusy " injury. ; .ail ot v,:.;i!' life ' For more information on prostate with'breast cancer. • Smith hid a lumpee'o'.^- health, contact St. Mary Hospital Community Outreach, 734 655- H9M). w'wAw.stnmrv hospital.org or www PROSEEDSERYfCE.com. For a physician on staff a! St Man. call An exciting time of discovery ^~** fl^ 1-8*8 46-1 -WELL r BY RENtK SK(KiMM) an antibodv [o,i liu 111\ R '-! protein i ;'alls]!ia n ' a • noi. bone n:e;:: sias ;s . ;, STAO'W.RITKR .Associated \'-ath more tggressive hrea-i ca;e. ,,,•:-! I'-nintes- ma; <. aiscr i'-. r»kojf]nod^tM".h*>mt'Comm.n«'t l)f;e.ist caniaa's. l'l'ie a;it;bed\ iadp.- head and'lie.. 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SAT, APRIL 15 Michigan Chapter, call (248) THUR, MAY 18 niques, neurolymphatic mas physicians, companies and resi 349-2899. sage, acupressure to strengthen dents active in the Observer- FOOO FOR NOUtnC HEALTH IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The Tree House in Farmington, weaknesses, relieve pain, and area medical community. Items Providence Mission Health Med improve posture, Bring a Touch TUE, APRIL 11 & 22906 Mooney Street, presents a ical Center-Livonia will boat an should be sent to: Medical WED, APRIL 26 for Health," book, available at Datebook, c/o The Observer 18 "Health Starts with Food" class immunization event from 4-7 11 am. to lp.m. Learn about ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION p.m. at 37595 Seven Mile Roacf book stores. Class runs Tuesday, Newspapers, 36251 School* SHIATSU June 13-July 25, from 6-9 p.m. craft, Livonia 48150, e-mail* foods your body needs to avoid Free community outreach pro in Livonia. Cost is $5 per child Learn the traditional Japanese Cost is $225. The Healing Arts rskoglund@oe. homecomm.net and eat a gourmet meal free of gram on "erectile dysfunction" and include all vaccines your method of balancing body ener allergy-causing foods. Presenter Clinic is located at 340 N. Main or faxed to (734) 591-7279. gy. Done on the floor over the (impotence) presented by Dr. child needs except chicken pox. Monica Leyiu is a registered John Frederick Harb 7 p.m., St. Don't forget to bring'immuniza Street No. 205 in Plymouth. Call clothing, this energizing treat holistic nutritionist. Cost is $20, ment promotes health.and well- Mary Hospital, Marion Profes tion records, Call (877) 345-5500 (.734) 207-0557 to register. ONGOING Call (248) 473-0624 for reserva for information. being. Bring a mat and dress tions. sional Bldg,, 14555 Levan Road, CAREOJVINO STRESS OVEREATERS comfortably, Class runs Tues Livonia. Call (734) 462-5858. Alterra-Clare Bridge of Livonia; Overeater Anonymous will meet day, April 11 and 18, from 6-9 every Sunday 7-8:30 p.m. April- 32500 Seven Mile, will present a p.m. Cost is $75. The Healing TUE, MAY 23 discussion on "Stress Manage June in the St. Mary Hospital Arts Clinic is located at 340 N. Pavilion, Conference Room A, TUES, APRIL 18 TUE> MAY 2-16 RESTLESS LEO SYNDROME ment: Emotions of Caregiving," Main Street No. 205 in Ply BQNEDCNSm•nucnnwirvr ' 6-7:30 p.m. in the community 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. Anoth BKNUNESIOiOOY Do you or someone you know mouth. Call (734) 207-0557 to Alterra-Clare Bridge of Livonia, center. Call Nanette Cooper or er group meets every Thursday Learn to use muscle testing tech suffer from restless leg syn register. 32500 Seven Mile, will feature a Denise Mannion for reservations evening 7:30-9 p.m. in Unity niques to determine which vita drome? There is support avail discussion on "Osteoporosis and able and a wealth of new infori (248)428-7055. Church, 28660 Five Mile. Call Bone Density," 6-7:30 p.m. in the mins, herbs, arid foods are best Kathleen at (734) 427-8612. for you. Cost is $115. Class runs mation. A Restless Leg Support TUE, APRIL 11 community center. Bone density Group meets every other month AAA ALANON screen available. Call Nanette Tuesday, May 2-16, from 6-9 HORMONE REPLACEMENT at Op.timEyes in Westland Alcoholics Anonymous & Alanon Cooper or Denise Manion for p.m. The Healing Arts Clinic is (across from Westland Shopping THUR, JUNE 15 meet Wednesdays and Sundays The Henry Ford Medical Center- reservations at (248) 428-7055. located at 340 N. Main Street Fairlarie will sponsor a lecture on Center) on Central City Park IMMUNIZATION CLINIC from 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Garden LYME DISEASE No. 205 in Plymouth; Call (734) way. A registered nurse will be Providence Mission Health Med City Hospital North Entrance "Hormone Replacement Therapy and Natural Hormones" 7 p.m. at The Lyme Disease Support 207-0557 tofregister. the guest speaker. Meet at 2 ical Center-Livonia will host an (5254 Inkster Road) at Garden Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the p.m. in the OptimEyes communi immunization event from 4-7 ; City. Contact (248) 541-6565 or the rnedieal center, 19401 Hub bard Drive at Evergreen, Dear First United Methodist Church, ty meeting room. For informa p_,m. at 37595 Seven Mile Road (734) 776-3415. Everyone's wel 3 Towrte Square, Wayne. Call tion call Jan Prentice at (734) come. Alanon meeting Sunday born. Call (313) 982-8384. MON, MAY8 in Livonia. Cost is $5 per child Connie, (734) 362-3502 for more 453-4847. and includes all vaccines your- only. information. THYROID DISORDER* The Michigan Thyroid Disorder •child needs except chicken pox. 1LOOO PRESSURE SCREENINGS Don't forget to bring immuniza Marquette House, a residential WED, APRIL 12 Support Group willaneet at 6:30 SAT, JUNE 10 tion records. Call (877) 345-5500 assisted living facility in West- STROKE SCREENING THUR, APRIL 20 ' in the Plymouth Library, 223 S. land, will hold blood pressure Life Line Screening will conduct Main Street. For more informa CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT for information. ""-.•• screenings every fourth Tuesday. stroke and vascular disease tests IMMUNIZATION CLINIC tion, call Tracy Green at (734) Prerequisite for initial training: Screenings are open to.the public - carotid artery, abdominal aor Providence Mission Health Med 453-7945. Web site http://com- proof of current Health Care from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mar tic aneurysm and ankle brachial ical Center-Livonia will host an munity.mlive. com/cc/thyroid Provider BLS card. Retraining: THUR, JULY 20 index - at the Marquette House, immunization event from 4-7 proof of current Health Care quette House, 36000 Campus IMMUNIZATION CUNIC Drive (across from John Glenn 3600 Campus Drive, Westland. p.m. at 37595 Seven Mile Road Provider BLS card and current Bone density testing also avail in Livonia. Cost is $5 per child ACLS certification. Class is . • Providence Mission Health Med High School). Call (734) 326- able, Must register at.least 24 TUES, MAY 9 ical Center-Livonia will host an 6637. and includes all vaccines your offered Saturday and Sunday, hours in advance. Call 1-800- child needs except chicken pox. ADVANCE DIRECTIVES June 10 and 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 immunization event from'4-7 WEMHT LOSS CLUB 407-4557 to schedule an appoint Don't forget to bring immuniza Heartland Home Health Care & p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospi p.m. at 37595 Seven Mile Road The Merry Bowl Trimmers Club, ment. tion records. Call (877} 345-5500 Hospice willpresent "Advance tal/Michigan Heart & Vascular in Livonia. Cost is $5 per child a weight loss support group, for information. Directives: When and how soon Institute (734) 712-2948. and includes allvaccines yoiiF meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at MANIC DEPRESSIVE should they be in place," 6-7:30 child needs except chicken pox. the Livonia Senior Civic Center, FRI, APRIL 14 The Manic Depressive and p.m. in the community center of Don't forget to bring immuniza 15218 Farmington Road. The Depressive Association of Metro Alterra-Clare Bridge of Livonia, tion records. Call (877) 345-5500 program is open to both men and STRESS MANAGEMENT MON, JUNE 12 Detroit will hold a "dual diagno 32500 Seven Mile. Call Nanette for information. women. The cost is $4 a month. Madonna University in Livonia THYROID DISORDERS sis" meeting 7-9:30 p.m. on the Cooper or Denise Mannion for Call (734) 425-5675. will host a stress management The Michigan Thyroid Disorder lecture featuring John M. Cotter, first and third Thursday of each reservations. month. Call Gary- ajt (313) 532- Support Group will meet at 6:30 Ph.D., a staff psychologist in TUES, MAY 16 in the Plymouth Library, 223 S. MON, SEPT. 11 Botsford Hospital's Department 4217 or Mary Ann at (734) 284- THROUGH MAY 2 5563. LYME DISEASE \ Main Street. For more informa THYROID DISORDER* of Neurology and certified hyp tion, call Tracy Green at (734) FOOO FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH notherapist. He works with SCLERODERMA MEETING The Lyme Disease Support The Michigan Thyroid Disorder Group will sponsor a "Lyme Dis-* 453-7945. Web site http://com- Support Group will meet at 6:30 The Tree House in Farmington, issues of anxiety, memory and The Livonia Scleroderma Sup munity.mlive. com/cc/thj'roid 229Q6J4oa^Street, offers a concentration, study habits and port Group will meet at 7 p.m. in ease Education Night" at 7 p.m. in the Plymouth Library, 223.S. seven-week class 7-9 p.m. every relaxation therapy.. Admission the first-floor classroom at St. at the First United Methodist Main Street. For more infonua- Wednesday. Learn the five rites is $5. Contact Madonna Univer Marj' Hospital, 36575 West Five Church, Wayne. Call connie at tion, call Tracy Green at (734( of Tibetan exercise and why Jack sity's Psychology Department at Mile Road. Call Barbara Case, (734) 326-3502 for more informa TUE, JUNE 13 453-7945. Web site http://com- LaLane is still strong at age 85. (734) 432-5734. (734) 464-3644. For information tion.. TOUCH FOR HEALTH munity.mlive. com/cc/thyroid. . Tobacco Read the Community Life section every Thursday Consequences of smoking outlined revealed included there are SURVEY 1,525,860 smokers in Michi gan, representing 21% of adults. Some 884,999 smoke The following are the at work and they take an results of a behavior risk average three trips daily out study from EPIC-MRA on side their workplace to '. bs^iilf of a coslitio" of promi smoke. nent hospitals: Each trip averages 12 min Until smoking impacts your utes, for a total of 36 minutes health, wealth, looks, or per day Michigan employees unless your family has influ spend 138,059,844 hours ence over you — smoking will smoking at work each year. remain a habit. "Tobacco & Its Conse Higher education and age quences - Its Prevalence aad seem the only other influ Impact on Health and Work ences to stop smoking and Results" is the result of an even though smoking may be EPIC-MRA statewide survey down overall, young people of 1,800 Michigan adults; continue to smoke at, almost random stratified sample sur the same levels as their par vey; margin of error ents. plus I minus 2 percentage Other results that were points. 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INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH STUDIES (517) 149-55G5 1 (800) 6S2-6663 Robert} Rwliki, MD Ml njjQi HMB •M mm ^mQ •••••••ttMMtaBBBtBttMMftaMBlflRal mm^mmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmm^mimammm The Observer & Eccentric/ SUNDAY, Ai'KIl, 9. 2000 07 Will time tell how low-tech stocks will go? , o o d - b y e com firms. Dozens of these heav quick. And many did. For lion a month, according to the port, Kenuj3 attempt to get tech skepticism and distrust? The I new econ- ily hyped firms have burned awhile. First Call/Thompson Financial firms to cooperate with the Jus massive denial-of-bervk'e attack Glomy . Hello through hundreds of millions of But their ignorance in buying company, which track's insider tice Department by providing on the nation's biggest Web por old economy. dollars in financing and v^yvture stock symbols and trendy tech sales. Last month, those sales greater access to their networks tal sites l»st February i« still The bubble has capital and are now on the*verge stocks that have no earnings his totaltd $12 billion, with, the huge was .met with barely disguised »nsjolved, despite the FBI'8 blus indeed burst. of going belly up. tory has caught up with them. surge attributed to..technology skepticism. ter and promise j:o catch those Individ ua.l Watch what happens the rest Now, as their bubble has burst, execs unloading their share?. Tech companies simply don't responsible. investors by the of this quarter and next. they're panicking. Expect a There's a'great Web site you trust the government enough to •Mike We-fidlartd reports about millions are slight bounce back in the Nas r There's a rout coming, a huge can use to.watch insider stock. let them snoop around their sys computer* and the internet for • cashing in -nnd daq. That's the pattern; And collapse of the entire dot-com sales. It's called the 10K Wizard. tems. And there's a lot of doubt NBC television stations coast-to-' taking their there are some good buys out r industry. (http://www. 10kwizarti.com> and about'the expertise of govern coast. Hi a, "AY t Ne u\a Da ily * • dwindling high- there tl^t the tyg institutional it makes all'official corporate fil Internet reports are un WWJ^,' MIKE Very few of them, maybe a ment cyber cops. tech fortunes handful, are.making money. The. firms \^B snap up. ings with the U.S. Securities and NewsHadio HoO Mvndu\-Friday - WEHOLAND out of the tech- Most of the companies indicat vast majority are smoke and But'™ free ride is just about Exchange Commission available ' ut 6:26 p.m., and hU * PC Talk" • heavy Nasdaq ed they prefer investigating Illinois. It's time to face reality over, replaced by a free fall. online. Click on the INSIDER call- in radio ghou> i* heard ever,' and shoveling it into the old cyber attacks themselves, or con for many.' They have yet to turn TRADING button to snoop weekend on TalkEadio 1270, economy, blue chip stocks on the. Net execs dump stocks around. And if you really want to tracting out with highly special WXYT. Yen van reach Mike Dow. a profit and show absolutely no ized and discreet private firms sign that they will be able to do If anybody had been looking, have fun, type in the company through Lin Web site at. The.recent antitrust guilty maybe this week's crash of the that really know what they're so in the. foreseeable.future. name or stock symbol or the u uti.pcrmke.corn verdict against Microsoft is tech market could have been doing. Even with the huge sell-off on . chief.exec's name and look at the being blamed for the current foreseen in the way a lot of top DEF 14 (for definitive proxy) fil The biggest reason for the the Nasdaq in recent days, most bloodbath, but really, it's just the tech «xecs have been handling ings to see the salaries paid to of the tech companies are still latest of a series of warnings, their stock holdings in recent the heads of so'me of these over Plymouth (>bsh*tri Items for Business Marketplace large. . the government. Topics include: 'College's Business Development are welcome from all companies diversified market and show, government registrations, regu IHA Center.' and residents active in the you how to win the many con lations, electronic commerce, Observer-area business commu tracts available to small busi electronic funds transfer, avail .The cost U *25 per person. To nity. Items should be typed or nesses. 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