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The Westland City Council vote on budget Charles "Trav" Qriffin said is "long , That'seeros to be adequate for emer­ approval was 4«2, with Councilmen Glenn overdue" for a financialboost . gencies," Griffin, said. Anderson and Richard LeBlanc voting no. The Other new hires will range from Griffin favored the budget and watetrsewer, department employees to helped form a supportive majority that new budget of $44.2 million represents a 7 per­ road workers. also included colleagues Cicirelli, Jus­ LOCAL cent spending increase. Councilmen Glenn Anderson and tine Barns and £>h~3ron Scott. BY DARRELL CLEM employees to spruce up cityparks that Richard LeBlanc voted against the The vote didn't include a proposed Dignitary visits: Bernard STAFF WRITER officials say have been neglected. budget - partly because they question'- 27-cent increase in water-sewer rates - dciemdoe.homecomin.net ' '• Anderson, U.S. assistant "We want our families to use the whether the city can afford the new a plan that is expected to be decided parks," council President^ Sandra positions long-term. June 21. Divided over hiring 115 new employ­ = secretary of labor, visited ees, We8th?n3 City Cduncirmemb^fs: Cicirellrsaid; ^~~ --.--+-. Anderson said the 16 new.hires Finance Director Tim McCurley said the William D.Ford Monday split 4-2 in approving a $44,.2 Some city leaders received com­ amounted to "a budget killer" for him. the 6,5 percent increase would boost Career Technical Center millipn budget that includes a 7 per­ plaints from residents about deteriorat­ Other city leaders stressed that, water-sewer rates from $4,19 per 1,000 cent spending increase. ing parks. despite the new positions, the spending gallons to $4.46. ' Tuesday. His topic was The new budget reflects a pledge by Six out of 16 hew jobs will go to a plan maintains a $1.2 million budget McCurley predicted that an average teen safety in the work - Mayor Robert Thomas to hire more parks department that Councilman surplus.- That is $150,000 below earlier place, a message he projections. /T -"•" Please see BUDGET, A6 shared with Wayne-West- land students. /A4 'Pomp and Circumstance

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Tracing roots: Brigitte .•--.•*»< Frost was in seventh grade when she got hooked on genealogy. 4lS4l;; .=^::11 Twenty year later, she's is near still tracking down miss­ BY DARREI ing relatives and helping [email protected] others fill out their family Westland city officials are close to trees./Bl ^approving a new agreement with MediaOne - a 15-year pact that 'ensures cable competition for residents. AT HOME The agreement would virtually par­ allel a 15-year contract that city offi­ cials reached with MediaOne competi­ Safe at home: Style as tor Americast in October, said Diane well as security and con­ Abbott, Westland community rela­ tions/cable-TV director. ' venience make home safes "Both agreements are very good for a winning combina- the city," she said. "We feel that it's real positive to have competition in our tionyOS community." On Monday, a united Westland City Council supported a proposed ordi­ ENTERTAINMENT STAFT PHOTOS BY BRYAN MITCHELL nance to renew a cable television fran­ Proud moment: John Glenn High School graduates, including Sara Tominac(center), listen chise agreement wjth MediaOne. Summer festival; There's, during commencement Saturdq^gt tfae l^ipersityofMfcbiij^^.^. Ann Arbor. For a list of The council introduced the ordinance graduates dridmo^^ot^i Monday and is expected to approve it something interesting "^ ' " ^^seeBageAl2 of today'sObserver. ~—* ----• on June 21. happening every, weekend . "I think it's great that we have two: cable companies," Westland Cable at Greenfield Village in Sweet sound: Commission Chairman Ed Turner said Dearborn during Summer Wayne Memor­ Tuesday. "As long as we continue to Festival, June 12 to Aug. ial High • have two, I'm thrilled about it." Sctwol gradu­ Both cable companies-are embroiled 22./E1 in mergers - Americast with SBC Com­ ates gather for munications Inc. and MediaOne with Music: When Sean Gavin their com­ AT&T. mencement Rather than posing a threat to local of Bedford and his / Saturday cable programming, however, Abbott friends get together to afternoon. For said she believes the mergers would ' play, they might do a few a list of gradu­ likely improve local services. City officials haven't disclosed specif­ reels and marches, then a ates and more ic details of MediaOne's proposed fran­ couple of slow airs. /El photos, please chise agreement, but the Observer has^ see Page A12 of learned that the pact would allow the today's paper. company to provide senior citizen dis­ counts if it chooses. REAL ESTATE Some former MediaOne customers switched to Americast to take advan­ tage of special offers such as senior dis­ Little things: With mini­ counts. . mal effort and cash, you City officials and MediaOne repre­ can make your home more sentatives have been engaged in talks for several months to try to reach a attractive to potential new franchise agreement. buyers;/Fi "" ~ Please see CABLE, A6 INDEX New chamber director getting down to business • Obituaries A6 • Classified Index F5 Real Estate F5 BY JULIE BROWN Her background includes 14 years chamber's fine board, and said relations STAFF WRITER working at Garden City Hospital, start­ with the city of Westland are no prob­ Crossword G2 [email protected] ing as a high school co-op student. When lem. Things are very good with the city. Jobs G5 When Lori Brist took over June 1 as she left, she was office manager for a The mayor has been very supportive." Home A Service H6 executive director of the Westland clinic. "I had many good years at the hos­ Deputy Mayor George Gillies serves on Automotive Jl Chamber of Commerce, she wasn't a pital." the chamber board. newcomer. In addition to experience, Brist, a 1985 John Glenn High School Brist envisions more joint projects • Opinion A14-15 Brist had goals in mind. graduate," was appointed to the chamber With the city, especially grand openings • Calendar * B4 "Basically, we're here to serve our board by John Toye. The doctor she for businesses. • Sports ; CI members." She likes chamber network­ worked for moved his practice to South- She's been introducing herself at local field, and Brist decided to look into a businesses and explaining the chamber's • Real Estate Fl ing opportunities; the chamber, which provides some such evening opportuni­ chamber job. role. "I'm consistent and persistent." ties, has 389 business members. "I went ahead and talked to Linda" Brist's background includes medical "We'd like to see 425 by the end of the Shapona, then director of the chamber. terminology study at Schoolcraft College HOW TO REACH US summer," she said. 'That'sbur goal'* Brist finds hospital work, where people and medical assistant courses at the Brist, 32, of Westland had been the had to come in, quite different from William D. Ford Career Technical Cen­ chamber work. "So it's a totally different ter. Her old job at the chamber has been [ Newsroom: 734-953-2104 chamber's administrative assistant since October 1998 and had previously been on atmosphere." People como to the cham­ filled by De'Adra Dawkins, a former Newsroom fax: 734-691-7279 the chamber board. She's also a district ber by choice, she said. chamber secretary and Eastern Michi- STATF PHOTO BY ELIZABETH CARXWIE E-mail: tystthmanOoe.horoecomni.ntt Brist appreciates working with the manager with Jnfra Cosmetics. ^- ~r~- Please see CHAMBER, A6 Lori Brist, chamber director , . Night line/Sports: 734-953-2164 Reader Comment Line: 734-953-2042 Classified A dvertislng: 734-591-O900 Olsptay Advertising: 734-591-2300 Motorcyclist, 25, expected to recover from injuries Home Delivery: 734-591.-0500 BY DARRELL CLEM Kawasaki but couldn't avoid a 1983 Podge Ram that "But our best information is that he'll make it. Ho STAFF WAITER turned in front of him, Westland police Sgt. Peter was talking that same night." dcleme.homecomm.nct Brokas said. The accident initially left Colflesh unconscious, A. Livonia motorcyclist was in fair condition Tues­ Colflesh suffered closcd'head and hip injuries dur­ police Officer Jack Mcintosh said.' day after being injured Friday when he collided with ing the 5:45 p.m. Friday accident that, snarled rush- Colflesh remained at University of Michigan Hospi­ n pickup truck at Merriman and Ann Arbor Trail in hour traffic, Brokas said. tal in Ann Arbor, where he was flown from Garden Westland, hospital and police officials said. "He hurt hiship rather severely, and he may have Jimmie Colflesh Jr., 25, braked on his 1999 to have reconstructive surgery," the sergeant said. TT ease see MAJMn/Xi > t 4 • V

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ains BYDAElKLLCUOi STAFF wvnnt • But Robbing who supports Wright's BYMAWlCBtSTKKT that some Garfield residents don't want any Political fallout from a. 9tm y more Westland residents attending Garfield. • LIVONIA SCHOOLS Memorial Day parade contin­ ^S^P^PWjUrwS^P^WrJW& ^^VSw«S Ji^^r^* • • ued this week as an incumbent and ntsonbarger A letter sent to school officials backfired on 54 percent Westland residents are as follows: "We have seen an Wayne-Westland school board should'vo boon care­ the, 276 Garfield Elementary residents who The current school population is 54 per­ candidate said she participated ha^- "Due to the recent change in boundaries, we have lost some of our non-transient popu­ criticism from some parade- "with friendB from Wayne and tive solutions as changing school boundaries At the end of Monday's school board meet­ had planned to walk with them ing, in which residents spoke for and against lation in order to accommodate students watchers and board member or tacking the extra classrooms onto John­ Teresa Robbins amid charges until she saw Cox. son. the district's three-pronged plan, Cathey from the high density area. Equal distribu­ tion of the high density students between the that their parade involvement After seeing Cox end his car, What could lead to a lawsuit, Watson told Brachulis said opponents couldn't continue Pitsenbarger said she feared to fight the battle if they are painted as four closest grade schools is a more equitable appeared political. *" Garfield and Johnson residents who attend- "Absolutely not," Pitsenbarg­ that parade-watchers would iiui Mettdayy^nnHitt^ against West|and residents who solution. —^•"n'w-foft assured that this is not a dis­ er said Monday. wonder why,she joined 'a the new Garfield classrooms; are the words attend Garfield. Wavne contingent rather than "This isn't about discrimination, but that's criminatory issue." • lid- it aoomod- used in the letter to explain neighborhood that Pitsenbarger and Cox the school board she repre- opposition to them. how it has come out," Brachulis said. "We Waiters disgusted sents, can't fight that." wanted to draw attention to" Most inflammatory, he said, are the words At the end of the meeting, trustee James board hopeful Monit by appear­ Pitsenbarger described her "transient" and "high density population." In the letter, residents twice used the decision to join Cox as last- words "transient nature" and "high-density Watters, who steps down from his seat June ing with him in the parade. Both refer mainly to apartment dwellers who 30, expressed disgust at the words used in The trio could be seen with minute. live in Westland who have children who population" to explain their opposition to the But Robbins, who supports Garfield building addition. the letter. * Cox's 1954 Chevy, adorned attend Garfield. with a Board of Education sign. Wright's candidacy, said Cox By using those words, Watson inferred Words that have come back to haunt the and Pitsenbarger shou.ld've Please see OPPOSITION, Aid Monit has never served on the board. been careful of appearances. "As dignitaries," she said, BY MARIE CHESTNEY groups of residents to speak out at a school board Some critics labeled the STAFF WRITER . parade involvement as unfair "we have to think things mchestney9oe.homecomm.net meeting in some time. through." The Johnson faction spoke out first. Four asked to board hopefuls Brenda Smith and Marshall Wright, Robbins said she considers Four different groups with four definite points of the trustees to reconsider plans already made. Pitsenbarger "a friend" and "a . Luther Stewart; who lives near the school, asked who are on Monday's ballot view packed Monday's meeting of the Livonia with Pitsenbarger and Monit. nice person," but added that Board of Education. the trustees to keep the school open and switch the board members shouldn't be For Johnson Elementary, there were the folks .planned building addition from Garfield to John­ The four candidates are com­ peting for two seats. seen marching with board concerns who either loved the move to Lowelbschool or son, i hopefuls in a parade. hatedit. With Garfield residents hostile to the addition, Some accused Cox of unfairly shunning Smith, Wright and "These are the things you For Garfield Elementary, there were the folks John Pelletier said it only made sense to build'the need to think about when who either loved the idea of building four class­ extra four classrooms onto Johnson. . . some of his own school board colleagues when he asked youVe in the public eye," Rob­ are aired rooms onto the school or hated it.. Don Sidor questioned how Johnson, in southwest bins said. The four groups brought out one of the biggest'. ' - Please see CONCERNS, A10. Mfestian6€Hr8eruer %, (USPS 663-530) ^ CORRECTION TO NOTICE PREVIOUSLY ft*WwO «v*• appfcatfa rata card. y oopwi of *t*h m avalaMa from tha a4vwlt*iog dapartmanJ. Waetland Ot»«w, 36251 S***r»rt. Uvwiia. Ml SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE • 48150. (734) 561-2300,Th* Wastland Otearvtr rasarvtt tn« rttf* not k> accapl an Kfnrbnft oritr. 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Maria G. Larkln, English- Joseph C. Boitoa, Michelle D. Gonzales, Christina F. Grim, Linda A. Mclntyre, Debbie L. Vega, Delano C. Volettl, JiU speech, with high honors; Diana Bramble, Hilary R, Brennan, Kong-Chee Hang, Debra F. Mitrevski, Kimberly A. Mit- M, Watson, Angela L. L. LeBlanc, allied health Sheila D. Brook, Maria L. Hayden, Andrea M. Hess, ton-Hahn, Angela J. Morgan, Watkini, Keri R. Weias, administration; Jamea A. Claxon, Tiffany M, Clemona, Colleen D. Hill, Noriko Robert 8, Muery Jr., Jay T. Rebecca R. Wise and Lis* LeHeup, criminal justice; Aaron Cortes, Phyllis K. Hoshina, Chunman Hu, Nellus, Lan T. Nguyen, WojciechowskL •* Angela J. Morgan, nursing, Coughanour, Trevor J, Susan M. Hudson, Anthony J. Theresa M. O'Bourke, Mary with honors; Laura M. Rauls, Davey, Scott W. Davidson, Janisse, Jenifer J. Jodway, J. Orwin, Cynthia A. Paliza, Bonnie L, OUphant of West­ hospice education,-with honors; Gregory V. Davia, William C. Kathleen R. Kearbey, Aimee R. Parenti, Stacia M. land graduated from the Adult Amy M. Sudik, biology, with Dean, Mary C, Desjardins, Matthew J. Kelly, Kimberly Pfeifer, Gwenda R. Pfeil, Bible Studies Certificate Depart- \ honors; Jennifer A. Vaquera, Cheryl A. Faucher, Michael R. Kerr, Jerry J. Kuopua. Martha V, Potter, Daniel M. meat of the Moody Bible Insti­ merchandising management; J. Fisher, Tammie J. Fitch, Melanie K. Ledesma, Ken­ Priest, Kelly A. Provost; tute of Chicago, Angela L, Watkina, nursing. Sherry E. Ford, Crystal A. neth J, Lemanski, Janell Laura M. Rauls, Nicole N. Oliphant, a 1969 graduate of Foster, Albert M. Fuciarelli, Leschinger, Bryce A. Lough- Rodgers, Courtney R. Sak, Buna High School in Buna; Madonna University students Amanda M. Fuciarelli, Mary lin, Erin C. MacTaggart, Kathleen S. Steiner, Robert Texas, was granted an Adult ' from Westland named to the L. Gaedcke, Elena fC Garcia* Cecile M. Macdonell, Amy L. M. Tedders, Catherine A. Bible Studies Certificate at dean's list for the past term are: Alicia A Gilboe, Elisabeth J. Mancini, Teresa A, McClung, Threadinstham, Yanina A. MBFs May 15 commencement. Sara Ann Luther Valedictorian Sara Ann Luther from St. John's Luther­ wt- an School of Westland received her award at her eighth-grade graduation June 2. She is the - dattghter~of~Joe aridDarlene Luther, who were-proud to see her receive high honors. (Hurry in, while the deck is stacked in your favor!) Luther will go on to ninth grade at John Glenn High School in Westland.

Alicia.C. Dubisky of West- land has been named to the dean's li^t for outstanding scholastic achievement in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University. She was also accepted into the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor —Fraternity- Dubisky, 18, was a 1998 grad­ uate of Livonia Franklin High School and is the daughter of William and Sharon Dubisky.

Matt Balge graduated from Northland College May 29 in Ashland, Wis. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree, with majors in biology and natural resources. Balge, a 1995 graduate of Wayne Memorial High School, is the son of David and Carol Balge of Westland. He has been accept­ ed into the graduate studies pro­ gram in the 4>epartment of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. He received a fellowship grant for fisheries research on Lake Michigan.

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David Fischer, son of Betty Fischer of Westland, has been awarded the Economic Club of Detroit Scholarship. Each year, the club awards two scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to go to college. . Fischer is a senior at Franklin Men's Clothing & Shoe High School in Livonia. He has maintained over a 4.0 grade point average and is graduating summa cum laude. He also has Clearance been designated as an. Athlete/Scholar. He will attend the University of Michigan this fall, majoring in engineering.

"Westland students who earned % master's-degrees from Madonna University, Livonia, are: Cheng- Yang Charig, leadership stud­ ies; Melissa A. Coffell, literacy 20-25 off* education; and Karen A. Suokas, leadership studies. Students from Westland who suits, sport coats, blazers, earned bachelor's degrees at Madonna are: Jamie D. Cook, criminal justice; Crystal A. Fos­ tailored trousers and shoes ter, legal assistant, with honors: Elizabeth J. Gonzales, nurs­ ing; Jenifer J. Jodway, mer­ chandising management, with high honors; Muna Khoury, journal ism-public relations;

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BY JULIE BROWN shoes with heavy soles and lor's degree in human resources. STAFF WRITER jbrowo4o«,hoinecQmm.net earplugs, if needed. Long hair If not hired at Detroit Diesel, should be pulled back. Jones would like to go to college - Workplace safety isn't just an A good attitude's key to safety, to study engineering or architec­ issue for the older crowd. Teens Jones added, and the workplace ture. also need to be aware of safety should be neat with tools in Abderson; formerly a professor issues. place. at the University of Pennsylva­ That was the theme of a pre­ Anderson's visit came about nia, told the students and others sentation Tuesday morning by one day when William-Campr that a booming economy means Bernard Anderson, U.S. assis­ the school district's executive unemployment is low, just oyer tant secretary of labor, at the director of secondary education, 20 percent for minority teens. William D. Ford Career Techni­ called Bill Richardsdn, principal "Those who don't have jobs are cal Center in Westland. at the career center, to give him very likely to find jobs,* he said. "You have, to be really careful," the news. Anderson, who went to high said 16-year-old Alicia Bingham, This seemed like a good spot school with basketball great Wilt a junior" at Wayne Memorial for him to land because of the Chamberlain, described his high High School. "There are a lot of issues," Richardson said Tues­ school job as a soda jerk, a job areas in the plant where you can day. "We started firming up the that's virtually gone. be hurt." details of what we wanted to do." "I learned a lot about life in Bingham, an Inkster resident, Anderson has Michigan ties, performing that job." In part, he introduced Anderson. Melissa having earned, his master's learned he didn't want to do that Jones, 16, a Wayne Memorial degree in economics at Michigan work forever, and would need an junior, gave a presentation on State University, The Philadel­ education. safety. phia native is based in Washing­ Working is good for young peo­ "Everybody needs to be con­ ton, D.C. This is the fourth year ple's-development, he said, but STAFF PHOTO BT ELIZABETH CAXNEGIZ cerned about safety," said Jones, for the Work Safe This Summer teen workers need to be aware of Visitor: Assistant Secretary of Labor Bernard Anderson takes a moment to speak' a'Wayne resident. Even in fast Campaign. safety. A 16-year-old was electro­ food restaurants where many .. A manufacturing program at cuted in Charlotte, N.C., in 1996; with students Alicia Bingham (left) and Melissa Jones after his presentation on teens work, there are dangers. the career center for juniors and a 15-year-old died in a truck workplace.safety at the William D. Ford Career Technical Center. "Safety should always be prac­ seniors has them doing job shad­ accident in Des Moine3, Iowa, in about 70, dying. The rate of such as driving and limitations your own safety," said Anderson, ticed, no matter where you are," owing at Detroit Diesel, Richard­ 1997. injury/death is declining, howev­ on hours. Driving is the most who brought along materials on said Jones, who discussed safe son said. Jones and Bingham are Some 210,000 young people '• er, and most accidents are pre­ hazardous activity for teen work­ rights of teen workers. His clothing and footwear for the job. among those students. are hurt on the job each year, ventable. ers, he said, which is why there department pushes for employ­ She reminded those present to Bingham hopes to be hired at Anderson said, with some 70,000 Anderson discussed restric­ arerestrictiohs. ers to know standards regarding wear safety glasses, leather Detroit Diesel and earn a bache­ needing .hospitalization and. tions on young people's work, "You have a responsibility for teen workers.

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WBFVJMSWI Ra WFR^SRJFBR 1991. nephews and great-nieces and Councilman Charles "Trav" not only assure cable competi­ "•I think we have one of the Services for Vincent Wagatha, Memorials may be made to great-nephews. ' . .,'•:"_.'. Griffin commended the proposed tion but also, maintain local pub­ best public access programs in 84, of'Plymouth'were June 3 in Angela Hospice, 14100 New- Miss Brown was preceded] in pact on Monday, saying it would lic access programs. --' the state of Michigan," he said. Our L«dy of Good Counsel burgh, LiVonia 48154-5010 or in death by her brother, William Catholic Church with burial at ' the form of Mass offerings. Brown; and sisters, Regina 1' HolJrSepulchre Cemetery in MARY SWAIN Beach and Charlene Hodges, *V Southfield. Officiating was the Services tot Mary Swain, 85, of SSRAID J. SALVA from page At Rev. John Ortman. Arrange­ Westland wer^ June 7 in R.G. & Services for Gerald Salva, 60, of ments were from Yermeulen G.R. Harris Funeral Home in Westland were June 2 in Uht Funeral Home in Plymouth homeowner who uses 33,000 gal­ and racial issues. Garden City. Officiating was the Funeral Home with burial at • Qrfffln sakf the new Township. ; "'••"' Rev. Fred Hall from Church of Glenwood Cemetery in Wayne. lons of water a month would see a A plan to install an exhaust Mr. Wagatha, who died May quarterly bills increase about $9. •pending pith merits a system to pull potentially harm­ the Nazarene of Plymouth. Mr; Salva, who died May 28 at 31 in Superior Township, was Mrs. Swain, who died June 6 his Westland residence, was Administration officials say concerted effort to ful fumes out of Fire Station No. born March 7, .1915, in Toronto, the higher rates will offset price * 3, at Palmer and Northgate. in Garden City, was born Jan. born May 13,1939, in Detroit. reach a balanced bud­ Ontario, Canada. He was a parts 26,1914, in Croswell, Mich. She He was a truck driver for a dis­ increases passed from Detroit Scott and Cicirelli voiced specialist. He was a member of and Wayne County - and cover get white providing a strong support for fire station lived in this asea 16 years. Slie tribution center. Our Lady of Good Counsel was a bank teller with NBD for Surviving are his sons, Tony six new hires partly needed to high level of services safety measures. Catholic Church. He was a veter­ comply with federally mandated "The fumes from the fire 15 years' She was a member of (Darcy) Salva, Chris (Jacquelyn) for residents. an, serving with the U.S. Army Garden City Hospital Guild and Salva and DanifASarva; daugh­ clean-water measures. trucks go into the living quar­ Air Force during World War II in ters," Scott said. was a fund-raiser for the new ter, Dianna Salva of Canton; "It's not that we just wanted to the Pacific Theater. hospital. She was a member of brothers, Williamynd John; sis­ add more people and charge called "a long and cumbersome With city elections looming Surviving are his sons, this year, Griffin noted that the the Methodist Church of West- ters, Florence Nance and Vir­ more money," Mayor Thomas process." . '______"______... Thomas Wagatha of Westland, land. _____ said. new budget also contains money ginia Guzman; and 10 (_frandch.il- Although he opposed the over­ Gary < Jenny) Wagatha of^ Surviving are her son, William dren. Delaying rate hikes now would all budget, he said he agreed for 10 more electronic Voting Mesick, Mich., John (Marina) • mean an even larger increase machines. Some voters previous­ (Betty) Swain, Bob (Linda) Memorials may be made to the with some portions: Wagatha of Westland and Jim Swain and Mike (Virginia) American Diabetes Association.; later, he said. ly complained about long lines at (Candy) Wagatha of Livonia; • An expansion and renova­ Swain; daughters, Jane (Jerry) DONNA J. STOUT Meanwhile, despite a split vote tion of Westland 18th District polls. daughters, Kathleen Hulburt of on his budget Monday, Thomas Griffin said the new spending Lawson and Maryann (Dale) A memorial service for Donna Court, behind the police station Canton and Susan (Jon) Wallus Colton; 17 grandchildren; and 36 seemed pleased that his plan plan marks a concerted effort to of Brentwood, Tenn.; brother, Stout, 80, of Westland was June on Ford Road. great-grandchjldren. 9 in Couture-Handler Funeral will be in place for a new year of a A new. ice-resurfacing* reach a balanced budget while Paul Wagatha of Allen Park; sis­ spending that starts July 1. providing a high level of services Mrs. Swain was preceded in Ifome in Tecumseh. machine for Westland Sports ters, Rita MuIvihiU of Allen Park death by her husband, Freder­ "I know it's not everything for residents. and Clare (Gene) Mauter of Mrs. Stout, who died June 8 in Arena. ick. Tecumseh, was born June 6, that everybody wanted," he said, B A "diversity-training" pro­ "We're not a rich city," he said, Dearborn; 13 grandchildren; and "but it's a good budget." "but I think we do a lot with the three great-grandchildren. MARY L BROWN 1919, in Detroit. She was a gram to help city employees A memorial service for Mary member of Westland Historical Monday's vote capped months become more sensitive to ethnic money we have." Mr. Wagatha was preceded in of budget talks that LeBlanc death by his wife, Viola, April 5, Brown, 71, of Westland was Society and was a volunteer for June 7 in Schrader-Howell Henry Ford Estate Fairlane. Funeral Home. Officiating was "Surviving are her husband, ' the Rev. Drex Morton. Otto; sons, Charles (Pam) Stout Miss Brown, who died June 3 of Belleville, III, James (Lois) in Westland, was born Jan. 7, Stout of Sterling Heights and 1928, in Magazine, Ark. She was John (Sandy) Stout of St. Ann, assistant chief telephone opera­ Mich.; daughters, Nancy (Bill) tor at the Ford Motor Co. Glass Bitz of Lansing and Hetty (Dou­ House, retiring in 1986 after 38 glas) Pate of Tipton, Mich.; years of service. She came to brother, Thomas (Shirlee) Marsh Westland in 1958 from Okla­ of Bradenton, Fla.; sisters, Janet homa. She loved to play golf, Marsh of Bradenton, Fla. and played in a golf league with Ford Elaine (John) Burkeen of St. NOW and also bowled in a Ford Petersburg, Fla; 17 grandchil­ League. dren; and four great-grandchil­ Surviving are her brother, " dren. Robert (Patsy) Brown of West- Mrs. Stout was preceded in land; sister. Billie (Dale) Collins death bv one brother and one EVERYONE of Canton; several nieces and sister. !• ff kill I W II star Gunman prompts school call A SUMMER BREAK A 39-year-old Canton man his wife left the home on her turned himself over to police own, Schemanske said. There without incident Tuesday after­ were no children in the home. noon after holding officers at bay Residents from the immediate for more than five hours while area were evacuated and police barricaded inside his new home. called Wayne-West!and Commu­ The incident - in which the nity Schools officials to alert par­ man threatened to kill himself ents to pick up their children at with a .357-caliber handgun - school and not bring them home. left neighbors in the still-under- A spokeswoman for the school construction Meadow Village district Wednesday said the inci­ subdivision shaken. dent affected fewer than a dozen Police were called to the neigh­ students..Affected schools were. borhood, off Geddes east of Beck Walker-Winter Elementary, Road, about 11:30 a.m. by the Franklin Middle School and man's wife, said Officer Leonard Wayne Memorial High School. Schemanske. Canton's Special The gunman was taken to the Operations Team,' a Hostage Canton police station and trans­ Negotiation Team and officers ported for psychiatric evaluation from seven area departments to Westland, Schemanske said. were involved. It was unclear whether the Shortly after police made man would face criminal Sign up today with a two-year service agreement and monthly access is only $9.99 The AirTouch a month. We'll even throw in a free phoneHt comes with six simple promises to help "phone contact with the gunman, charges. you do what you'need to.do while doing more of what you want to do.. Injuries from page Al ANALOG FOR DIGITAL FGH CflUilf.H SIARURS FRFflUFNT r.S City Hospital, Mcintosh said. motorcyclist," Brokas said. "I A hospital spokeswoman Tues­ think he probably saw the day described Colflesh's condi­ motorcyclist and panicked. tion as fair. "The poor guy locked up his Westland police blamed the cycle and kind of became sepa­ accident on the 17-year-pld dri­ rated from it as he hit the truck,". ver of the pickup truck and tick­ Brokas said. Call or Visit Us Today eted him for careless driving, Mcintosh said £he motorcycle Brokas said. became wedged underneath the A Westland 18th District truck. Court clerk said careless driving Witnesses told police that the is punishable by a $150 fine. Merriman traffic light was turn­ The accident occurred when ing from green to yellow when the pickup driver tried to turn the pickup driver entered the from southbound Merriman onto intersection, Brokas said. eastbound Ann Arbor Trail, An investigation indicated crossing in front of Colflesh as he that neither driver appeared to drove north on Merriman, be speeding, and alcohol wasn't a Brokas said,',. factor in the accident, Brokas "The (pickup)} driver saw him said. and stopped i*n front of the . Get connected. 1 (800) GELL-MOR from page Al wwv^ceUmorxom gan University student in public board president. "We're really relations. excited to have her. She's They're working-on member­ vibrant, refreshing, very enthu­ CANTON ship, with Brist citing an eventu­ siastic, Very dedicated in having \W al goal, of 500. "I don't plan on the chamber go forward." 42695 Ford Rd. going anywhere. This is my The board and chamber mem­ In Canton Corners baby." Help is just a pnone call bers are exciUd about Brist's away from Shapona, now work­ role, said Barrons, assistant vice (734) 981-7440 ing for NoVo-Print USA Inc. "It. president and/branch manager was a happy parting^ of the for Standard Federal Bank.., ways," Brist said. "She's a great Brist has been active with the ALSO VISIT CILLULAR ft MORI lady, I owe a lot to Linda. She chamber's Leads Club, a busi­ INSIDK THBSBl CAR TUNIS LOCATIONS* worked with me, taught me a ness networking group. Must a lot." great group of people." HHKLIY WttlTLAMD Shapona remains.a chamber' Other great people in her life member and her business pro-lf include husband Guy, a load Or«ttotWorthof13Mil« Woodwtrd at 11 Mile Wtyns Road at Warren dyces mape for chambers of com­ builder irith Erb Lumber in (S10)2*4-8100 (24«) 547-4880 {734) 728*9790 merce. Livonia, and sons Joshua, 9, and i : Brist likes meeting hew peo­ Daniel, 3. Brist's mom works for ple, and finds she went to school the cosmetics business and helps * *emm.nM »tor scom only mami to »ia,9g mm WjjW rnmftftm* » $.36 p*t fttouto.O n l/1«000 M|| retiming, tot, *nd MM m*m. Phon« mo4*l may v«ry fy enjoys the game. "I love it now. I all my friends," like to gelf and spend time with r wt%, mmjm iwd ttmiotont sprt* Ofcn •ntf A^r 10,1M#. . That feeling is mutual, accord­ mybgys." ing to Nancy Barrons, chamber

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jrom page A5 removed, but "the birdhouses Jean Barrett, assistant to the back." Unfortunately for work­ were the big thing this year." director of Public Services in ers, there also were "lots of Bingamon said River Day Farmington Hills, said 125 vol­ skeeter* - lota." activities elsewhere included unteers - about. 25 fewer than Bob Patterson, We#tland com­ scavenger hunts and nature and last year - pulled 100 cubic munity development specialist, birder walks plus clean-ups. yards of debris in the three- to said this year's sites - the Mor­ However, a planned Plymouth four-hour effort around Grand gan Creek retention pond and Township family bicycle ride River and Eight Mile. the Holliday Park Nature Pre­ through Pointe Park, aimed at Sabat, Livonia's community serve frontage - were smaller getting more, families involved in resources director and Rouge than previous sites. "We're run­ the cleanup, did not fare very Rescue site coordinator, said ning out of places" to clean, he well. • that besides, sports equipmept said. Its organizer, Alan Van Kerck* like a bowling ball, softball, "But we really put a dent" in hove, said he felt the two? to baseball, workers also pulled a the Westland Rouge, he said, three-hour trip, plus Friends of. raft made with four tires and "and that's not bad." the Rouge waiver and helmet wheels from the river bed, "But He complimented the "Very requirements, discouraged, par­ there were no cars this year," large turnout" of Westland stu­ ticipation. she said. dent volunteers who were Although the City of Plymouth "We were very, very successful encouraged to participate by filled a 30-yard rolloff with logs thia^year* Sabat noted. "We're their Livonia School District and tree limbs plus pop and hoping in the next couple of teachers. beer cans, the 40-person turnout yearswe won't have to do this." Besides pulling tires, LP gas was far below last year's 100, Joyce Bates, Redford Town­ tank». cinderblocks. road signs said Linda Langraesser, city ship coordinator along with hus­ and dead animals from the pond, clerk and a site coordinator. band Walter, said township san­ Westland workers also planted "It was very disappointing this itation and public works employ­ vegetation in and out of the year. We got a lot of phone calls, ees, aided by tractors, trucks water. • r PHOTOS BY BRYAN MJTCHEU. a lot of promises," she said. and volunteers, broke up "two Groups representing the Clin­ Courthouse employees, high huge logjams." ton River, Detroit River and Clean It up: Joyce Bates, site school Close-Up students looking Two racing bicycles and a pic­ Huron River also participated in Coordinator in Redford, carries a for extra credit and Department nic table also were pulled from River Day. log from the Rouge. Redford of Public Works employees on the river, she said. Township employees assisted overtime made up the crew. On the positive side, said with equipment to clean up log­ She said Plymouth Township Bates, workers saw "lots of jams and-debris. \ declined to participate, citing muskraf and mallards, "which budgetary restrictions. means the wildlife is coming Bird watchers gather Sunday GRAND OPENING

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Engler: It's time to cut costs of^doing business BYKENABRAMCZYK have to try to make this thing STAFF WRITER move. BYMIKEMALOTT chairs, had been considering thousands of new, high-paying [email protected] "We all agree if a merger HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE paring the SBT rate. But the jobs to Michigan," he said. makes sense, then.we'll move committee instead reported out House Democrats were The Detroit Department of toward that." mmalott9oe.homecomin.net Transportation and the Subur­ bills calling for its total elimina­ sharply critical of the plan. SMART and DDOT have com­ Often referred to as the "small tion. "Individuals, families and ban Mobility Authority for pleted the following activities business tax" and disliked by ;Regional Transportation contin­ • 'We all recognize we The main bill in the package, small businesses gat nothing over the past year: Michigan companies since its House Bill 4745, was passed 61- •but a back door tax increase ue to work toward coordinating • SMART and DDOT expect have to try to make inception back in the 1970s, the regional transportation systems. 1 45 by representatives. from the house Republican's," to start using a new Hnehaul this thing move. state's Single Business Tax may "The plan is a jpb booster,1' House Democratic Leader Whether they merge remains scheduling software in Septem­ soon be on track for complete io be seen, but the Big Four - Cassis said. "We are giving a Michael Hanley, D-Saginaw, ber to improve connections Edward McNamara elimination. strong incentive for companies said. "I don't know haw Republi­ •Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, between the systems at loca­ • State Rep. Wayne County Executive —county& executive to invest in Michigan, translat-" cans can go home and look their tions where two or more routes Nancy Cas-, ing into more jobs and contin­ constituents in thf pyp« withnnt Edward McNamara, Oakland intersect} — ' — '•--"- -— sis,-R^Novir- 'This will [County Executive [L. Brooks Pat­ planning; ued economic growth for resi­ feeling ashamed of themselves. ' • Both are improving radio and Gov. be a major dents ... Our state economy is "The Republicans have rushed terson and Macomb County systems and installing Automat­ • Both systems will seek John Engler -Board of Commissioners Chair­ "Access to Jobs* money from the new incen­ hampered under the Single through a big giveaway to big ic Vehicle Locators. The AVL announced Business Tax. It can only sky­ business, nothing more. man John Hertel - believe they system will allow dispatchers to Federal Transit Administration plans last tive for have made strides toward coor­ for routes to connect Detroiters rocket once the SBT is fully dis­ Democrats continue to hold out communicate with both DDOT week of a Invest- solved." hope for responsible business dinating routes. and SMART drivers; to suburban jobs; t h r e e - b i 11 They outlined their progress • Both systems have a recip­ memV Gov. Engler echoed the senti­ tax relief which helps small • Both systems are working package that ment. "Michigan has stood businesses grow and supports • over last weekend's legislative with the Michigan Department rocal fare agreement that allows would cut Gov. John conference of the Greater Detroit for joint tickets, system pass and alone since 1976 in its approach employees and their families. of Transportation and Southeast the SBT by a Engler to business taxation - the year We will support tax breaks to Chamber of Commerce on Mack­ Michigan-Council of Govern­ transfers." tenth of a inac Island and reached an The leaders updated the con­ the SBT went into effect. Now, lower the cost of health care, ments in a bus stop identifica­ percept each Michigan will stand alone again child care and retirement bene­ agreement to work toward a sin­ tion project, so that bus stops ference just days after the state year, eventually phasing it out gle regional mass transportation House approved a new trans­ ... It's time to cut the costs of fits for employers. We will sup­ will be coded into a computer altogether in 23 years. doing business and> over time, port exempting more small busi­ system. They will meet four mapping system. That system is portation budget endorsed by But the move brought strong times a year, including the next Gov. John Engler that would cut eliminate the primary cost of nesses from paying the Single designed to improve scheduling, objection from House providing jobs. This will be a Business Tax. What Democrats meeting in July. customer information and tran­ aid to 1997 levels, which would Democrats. '"We're making a little progress cost the systems millions. major new incentive for invest­ will not support is allowing sit planning. SEMCOG and Originally, the House Tax Pol­ ment. We will make Michigan in public transportation," said MOOT can use data for regional SMART receives about $32 mil- icy Committee, which Cassis McNamara. "We all recognize we more competitive and attract "" " Please see TAX, All Please see BUSES, All

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frompageM + Livonia, was picked for closure natory to Westland residents said. there's no increase in the lunch when the district has at least 36 attending the Livonia school. Brachulis brought into the room, or gym. These four rooms empty classrooms in the north­ Watson posted a copy of the controversy a school not yet will not come without strings ern parts of the city. "They May 14 letter on an overhead heard from, nearby Washington attached. Class size will not be should close a school in the north screen, and went through it, sen­ Elementary, one of three ele- lowered. It will just grow and and open Lowell as a fourth ele­ tence by sentence. , , . mentaries in southwest Livonia. grow." mentary." Still, B'rachulis claimed no ' "Johnson is making sacrifices. She/ too, urged that Washing-, Opposition to the move is afoot bias against students from West- Garfield is making sacrifices. ton, not Johnson, be moved to in the Johnson community, said land. , What is Washington bringing to Lowell. *. Gisele Sidor, because no one "It's not true we don't want the table? We should all be giv­ And two Garfield residents wants to see the school mush­ more Westland kids. Westland is ing something equally." backed the addition. room to 600 students, which it part of our family. We wouldn't Redisricting, or changing could do at the bigger Lowell be there without Westland." boundaries among the three Virginia Klein described oppo­ school. Instead, Brachulis said oppo­ schools, would make the changes sition to it as "a darkness creep­ Cathey BrachulU led the nents fear the district will create coming to the area "easier for all ing into our little community" charge against the Garfield addi­ a huge school that one day won't of us to live with," she said. that is overshadowing the "won­ tion, and withered under a bar­ have enough kids to fill it. Then, Dale Carse quizzed Watsorf on derful things happening here." rage of criticism from Superin­ the district w^ll rent out space in whether the district had done a tendent Ken Watson that the the building, and bring more traffic study at Garfield so that Helene Lusa said she support­ group's opposition was discrimi­ traffic into the neighborhood, she the area continues to be safe for ed the addition, which may not Garfield students. be popular among her neighbors Watson promised one would be in Country Home Subdivision. CITY OP GARDEN CITY done. She told how Garfield once wel­ MICHIGAN comed Westland residents with NOTICE TO BIDDERS Karen Click also opposed a open arms, when it appeared the four-room addition coming atop school might be closed because of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the four rooms already built onto the lack of students. "Those kids Office of the City Clerk, at 6000 Middlebelt Road. Garden City, Michigan school in the last five years. came to Garfield and our school 48135 (734-525-8814) on or before June 23, 1999 at 3:00 pjn. for the "That doubles the size, but was saved." following items: Winfinuae Upgrade Version 1.6 to 1.8 Upgrade IBM operation system from V3R7 to V4R3 Upgrade firoaw 8 GB hard drive to 16 GB hard drive lb install device parity protection Opposition from page A2 (Raid Controller Technology) Bid must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a sealed envelope endorsed with the following descriptions: There's a whole raft of federal They have every right to be laws that absolutely prevents, here." BID ENCLOSED: _____ stops, discrimination," Watters Trustee Frank Kokenakes, an The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in said. "As a (banking) profession­ attorney, agreed. "People have part and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of al, I cannot let this step into my the right to come forward. Hope­ the City of Garden City. workplace. I agree with (Super-. fully, the next time, they'll do ALLYS0NM. BETTIS intendent- Ken) Watson and the that in a more timely fashion." PubU.kJuA.io.ms • CityClerk-Treasurer attorneys. This document would Despite numerous meetings cause us all kinds of litigation." held to air the three-pronged Trustee Ken Timmons found a plan, heavy opposition didn't silver lining in the dark cloud. emerge until after it had been CITY OF GARDEN CITY It's not all bad. In this country, adopted and staff at Johnson Library has summer hours ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS we'can say things that are had already begun making plans unpopular. We have the right to for the move to Lowell. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING petition. It's in the Bill of Rights. The William P. Faust Public 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE Library of Westland is observing through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provision* of Act 207, Public summer hours. p.m. Thursday through Satur- Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by the City of Summer hours for the library, day, closed Sunday. For informa- Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., June 23, 1999 at the in effect through Labor Day, are tion, call (734) 326-6123. City of Garden City City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, > CITY OF GARDEN CITY Michigan. MICHIGAN -\ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing is to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS hear and consider public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance from 161.039 C.2., Border Treatments, of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Request for Proposals will be received CITY OF GARDEN CITY border treatment that is 1.5 feet higher than, the maximum permitted at the Office of the City Clerk, at 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS height of 2.5 feet. The property is located at 28378 Maplewoed Road. Michigan 43135 (734-525-8814) on or before June 23, 1999 at 3:00 pan. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the variance application may be for the following items: DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan STREET CASTINGS 48135 during regular office hours until the date of the Public Hearing. BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number Written comments may be sent to the above address. 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by Request for Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City the City of Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., June 23, ALLISON M. BETTiS, City Clerk Clerk, in a sealed envelope endorsed with the following descriptions: 1999 at the Cityof Garden City City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden RANDY TEMPLETON, Chairman City, Michigan. Zoning Board of Appeals REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ENCLOSED: • Posted: June 8,1999 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that trie purpose of the public hearing is to' PUM_JJUM 10, i»» The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Request for. hear and consider public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance Proposals in whole or in part and towaiv e any informalities when deemed from 161.039, Fences, ofthe Zoning Ordinance to erect a privacy fence that in the best interest ofthe City of Garden City. ...„„„»,.» nr^m,r. extends beyond the rear yard approximately 18 feet on the side property ALLYSON M. BETTIS line. Section 161.039C.(1). permits fences in the rear yard only in D.«v i ,«,<«» CityClerk-Treasurer residential districts. This section further prohibits any fence to extend CITY OF GARDEN CITY Publah; June 10,1999 . beyond the rear corners of a house. The property is located at 31240 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Beechwood Road. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the various applications may b* NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE ^ CITY OF GARDEN CITY 48135 during regular office hours until the date ofthe Public Hearing. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Written comments may be sent to the above address. 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by ALLISON M. BETTIS, City Clerk the Ciry of Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., June 23, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE RANDY TEMPLETON, Chairman 1999 at the City of Garden City City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden Zoning Board of Appeals City, Michigan. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number Posted: June 8,1999 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of. the public hearing is to 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public'hearing will be held by Publish: June 10,1999 hear and consider public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance the City of Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., June 23, from 161.039, Fences, of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a privacy fence that 1999 at the City of Garden City City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden extends beyond the rear yard approximately 27 feet on the east property City, Michigan. . " . line. Section 161.039C.(1). permits fences in the. rear yard only in NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing is to residential districts. This section further prohibits any fences to extend hear and consider public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance CITY OF GARDEN CITY beyond the rear corners of a house. The property is located at 32349 Brown from 161.039, Fences, of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a privacy fence that ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Road-! . extends beyond the rear yard approximately 28,8 feet on the. north side NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the variance application may be' property .line. Section 161.039C.(1Vpermits fences in the rear yard only in NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan residential districts. This section further prohibits any fence to extend Non-Use VARIANCE 48135 during regular office hours until the date of the Public Hearing. beyond the rear corners of a house. The property is located at 5164 Golfview. Written comment* may be sent to the above address. . . NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the variance application be examined NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135 ' ' ALLISON M. BETTIS, City Clerk' 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by during regular office hours until the date of the Public Hearing. Written the City of Garden City Zoning $oard of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., June 23, RANDY TEMPLETONrChairmah comments may be sent to the above address. Zoning Board of Appeals 1999 at the City of Garden City City Hall, Michigan. Posted: June 8,1999 . ALLISON M, BETTIS, City Clerk NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing is to PuMiakJttMlO.lSM , RANDY TEMPLETON, Chairman hear and consider public comments on the proposed Variance from Section . UoM7» Zoning Board of Appeals 161.045, Nonconforming Lots of Record, ofthe Zoning Ordinance to permit a duplex on a non-conforming lot that does not meet the minimum lot Posted: June 8,1999 - width requirements. Section 161.045 C. requires that all lots that do not Pubti«h: June 10,1999 meet the minimum lot width requirement shall be developed a single- family residential structure. The property is located at 5651 Harrison Road. WAYNE-WESTLAND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the proposed use variance application • may be examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City,-1 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CITY OF WESTLAND Michigan 48135 during regular office hours until the date ofthe Public NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Hearing, Written comments may be sent to the above address, NOTICE OP PUBLIC ALLISON M. BETTIS, City Clerk On Tuesday, June 16, 1999, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public RANDY TEMPLETON, Chairman AUCTION Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will begin Zoning Board of Appeals promptly at 10:00 A.M. at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hill, will be holding a public auction Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered Posted: June 8,1999 of surplus and used items at for tale to the highest bidder: PuM»h.JunelO, 1999 77 CLARK FORKLIFT ORG&WHT 35601393423 Pro-Tech Auction, 4101 Holiday Drive, Flint, MI 7? TRAILER UTILITY YELLOW NONE 1-75 North to Exit 116A (Bristol Road) 84 FORD F150PU BLUE 1FTCF16H0ELA98825 fint exit north of M23 intersection The second Suction will begin promptly at 11:00 A.M. at Westland Car Care, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6375 Hix Road, Westland, Ml, County of Wayne, where the following SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY Right V* mile to Holiday Drive vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: . several other school system* COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN 1G2AK37A2CP59778I will be participating in thia auction. 82 PONT 2DRGRPRDC WHITE ON ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR 68 DODGE 4DROMNI ... GRAY 1B3BZ18D8JY169988 FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 SALE DATE: SATURDAY Jtme 1», 19W 89 DODGE SPIRIT 4DR GRAY 1B3BA7633KF530612 ftA«STA*TS AT 10*00 AJK, 64 FORD 4DR TEMPO WHITE 2FABP2SX1GB239712 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF H FORD ECONOLTNEVAN TAN 1FDDE14F1BHA10726 GARDEN CITYt There will be thousands of items availabiV Jujt a iampte 85 CHEVY 2DRCAMARO GREY lGiF887H4FNM8768 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of the School School busses, tractor*, care, computers, refrigerators, 8» HONDA 2DRCIVIC • GREY JHMAK74*4G9041742 District of the City of Oardan City, County of Wayne, Michigan, will hold a stoves, furniture, sewing machines, sweepers, copiers, •a DODQB CARAVAN TAN 2B4FK51G6GR775288 public hearing on.Wednesday, the 14th day of June, 1999, at 6:30 p.m., at 88 PONT 2DRORAM BUK3Y 1G2NE37U8GCS74S24 the Garden City Public Schools' Administrative Service Center, 1333 •'.. TVs,VCHs and «ueh more,• :. M FORD SDR MUSTANG BLUE 1FABP28AXGF197330 Radclifl; Garden City, Michigan, to consider the approval and adoption of Everything must go V 88 MAZDA 2DR BLUE JM1BTO2W018S841 th* operating budget of the School District of the City 6f Garden City for the Allsaleeaba^uteathigWtbid 88 DODOE 20R SHADOW RED 1MBS44E2JN1M7M natal yaar of 1999-3000. 88 FORD ntSTTVA RED KNJBT08K3J614A076 Copiea of tha proposed budget are on file with the Business Office at the Ewrytfiififwillbeeo^ 87 HONDA 2DBCTVTC RED JHMECI32$KS8041» Gardto City Public ftfchooja1Administrativ e Service Centor, 1333 Radcliff, with NO guarantee expressed or implied All vehicle* art soW in *aa is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at Oardan City, Michigan, for inspection during regular business hours. At the VisaAlasterCard accepted publk hearing, all dtitens, taxpayers, and" property owner* of the City of th« amount due for towing and storage. Vthidea may be deleted from this Garden City, shall be afforded an opportunity be heard in regard to the This auction is buyer ttendly Refreshments available list at any time prior to the start of the awcttoo. approval of the propoaed budget. Cone eut and hat* a fun day with us. 80 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION • Th* property tax millage rate proposed to be The majority of the auction is indoors. Dw to uftkaewiv ownership, 30 day notice U hereby given that the vehicles) Jktad below will be auctioned after July 10,1988, unlaw it is claimed by the levied to rapport the proposed budget will be a R^0srtration:rMdayrroniHP.M owner prior to that time: • subject of this hearing, This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of the School /"'and;; • MOPED YELLOW J81FZ11A1D8108763 88 SUZUKI District ofthe City of Garden City, County of Wayne, Michigan. 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Seminar to update Tax from page A8 1¾ *v business to pay, nothing while • 'The Republicans skipped if the. state's "Rainy Day ing from a merger or a spin off. nonprofits on taxes families and individuals carry have rushed through a Fund" dips below $250 million. Passage in the House means the load for funding state ser­ The redactions would pick up the package will be sent to the vices." Mf giveaway to big again as soon, as the fund Senate for final action, which i*' DETROIT, June 2 fying sales tax and use tax rules Hanley instead said the state business, nothing returns to the $250 million expected to come before summer /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte & set by the State of Michigan as should refund this year's budget mark. * - recess in mid-June. Touche LLP and the Accounting surplus to individual taxpayers. more.' Cassis argued that Michigan In the Observer communities/ a well as state tax trends and J Ml Aid Society present the sixth developments; and "How To Pre­ Set at $452 million, the surplus Michael Hanley, is the only state with a tax on Reps. Gerald Law, R-Plymouth, annual Critical Nonprofit Tax Bruce Patterson, R-CantoiC pare For An Exam," showing would result in refunds of $50 to —House Democratic Leader gross receipts like the SBT. Issues seminar, from 8:30 a.m. how to prepare for and develop a every person in the state, Han­ Whilejihe said businesses would Andrew Raczkowski, R-Farm- to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at School­ ley argued. continue to pay taxes to the ington HiDa, and Laura Toy, R-'( strategic plan prior to an IRS She noted that the state has craft College, 18600 Haggerty exam or regulatory agency visit. He said he would also favor state through other forms -of tax­ Livonia voted yes. r .-( Road, in Livonia. raising the threshold for paying already increased personal ation, she argued that the SBT Reps. Bob Brown, D-Dearborn Speakers from Del&itte's exemptions on income taxes/or -, >'J The program includes conti­ Detroit headquarters are Lester SBT taxes from $250,000 in is too high and businesses end Heights, Eileen DeHart, D- nental breakfast and lunch, and gross receipts to $500,000 and individuals this year. up carrying an unfair share of Westland, and Tom Kelly, D- Thompson, senior manager of Further, Cassis argued busi­ is $45 for Accounting Aid Society tax exempt organizations; Brian would favor exemptions for busi­ the tax burden. Wayne, voted ho. members, $55 for others. Pre- nesses that do up to $1 million nesses will continue to pay to The bills make several other In Eccentric communities, Weaver, state and local manag­ the state through property reservations are requested at er; and Dan Roman, senior tax in business if they provide adjustments to the tax until it Reps. Mike Bishop, R-Rochesterv Accounting Aid Society, 313-961- health 'insurance, to their taxes, sales taxes and other can be phased out. For one, for­ Patricia Godchaux, R-Birming-^ consultant. taxes. 1840, ext. 205. Accounting Aid Society is a 27- employees. eign firms would also be expect­ ham, Bob Gosselin, R-Troy, Cassis responded saying a The SBT raises $2.7 billion ed to pay the tax. Ah additional Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, John _LJlQritl?ii_ta.XJaaues_caii.h.ave.- year^old Detroit nonprofit agen­ annually" Under the plan, rate significant and serious impact cy that provides technical assis­ refund of this year's surplus deduction would be added for Pappageorge, R-Troy, and Marc -"I reductions of a tenth of a per­ t on our local nonprofit communi­ tance and management educa­ would give only one year's relief companies that invest in Michi­ Shulman, R-West Bloomfield, I cent per year would begin effec­ I ty," said Cynthia Tanner, presi­ tion to nonprofits statewide. to taxpayers. Rather, elimina­ gan. The bills would be adjusted voted yes. • tive this past Jan. 1. I dent, Accounting Aid Society. This is the sixth year that tion of the SBT would be ongo­ to assure the companies don't Reps. Nancy Quarles, D- "This seminar will make both Deloitte. & Touche has partnered ing and would boost the'econo- However, in any given year pay more in SBT taxes just Southfield, voted no. nonprofits and tax professionals with Accounting Aid to make ' my in future years. the rate reduction might be because of restructuring, result­ more aware of current and pro­ critical nonprofit tax information posed changes and trends at more easily accessible to the both the state and federal lev­ nonprofit community. els." Accounting Aid Society's Non­ Buses from page A8 Topics presented by top profit Services workshops are Deloitte staff incTuafc-^egisla- sponsored by United Way Com­ tive Update" on state and federal munity Services, Michigan Asso­ lion from the state, while DDOT part of the success of coordinat­ every local stop on Grand River, "Who knows what will happen tax changes and recent court ciation of Community Arts Agen­ gets $63 million. SMART is.also ing, efforts where customers we would now be talking about down the road?" Dirks asked. "If rulings regarding nonprofit orga­ cies, Detroit Edison Foundation, supported by property taxes in could call for routes or printed increasing that trip by 30 per­ it makes sense and doesn't hurt, nizations; "Form 990: New Old Kent Bank, Daimler- many tri-county communities, information, said Dan Dirks, cent," Dirks said. our customers and residents, Rules," examining new Form Chrysler Foundation and Crain's including Garden City, Livonia, SMART general manager. Dirks believes the message don't have to pay more money, 990 public inspection provisions Nonprofit News. Redford and Westland, while The SMART system is more of from the conference is that the maybe it is something that we.- that go into effect June 8, 1999; DDOT is supported by Detroit's an express route system, while tri-county leadership and offi­ will do." "State Sales and Use Tax," clan- general fund. DDOT acts as a local system, he cials from the two systems were Public information was a big said. "If SMART stopped for working together. Walk-ins ^:.^./¾¾} .tt^V accepted Here's a tool every by county ReLftX for tests I dad should have!

Focusing on heightening awareness of a deadly disease, r the Wayne County Health Cifc :^¾¾^¾¾ 1.™ T!5^S5SZ3K*K*S ^mSSMm^^^m^m^^mmr^sm. MBF Department is making it easier vf for walk-ins to be tested for AIDS. B^ween the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m from Monday, June 21, through Friday, June-25, during HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, staff workers at the Kay Beard Building, 30172 Michi­ Digital Phone gan Avenue in Westland, will accept all walk-ins who wish to Unlimited FREE Nights be tested. Tnfe service is free. & Weekends • FREE "This is an all-out drive to get the message out that people 200 Peak Minutes Profile 300 Phone need to be tested," said Dr. Don Lawrenchuk, Wayne County • $39.95/mo. medical director. "We are FREE Nights & Weekends encouraging anyone who has B had unprotected sex or anyone until 2000! who uses drugs' or shares nee­ ft dles to get tested for HIV infec­ CLEAR PATH" tion." • " ; For details, call (734) 727- SO CLEAR, ITS UKE YOU'RE THERE"1 7124 or (734) 727-7125. Li. AIDS battle ongoing **< County officials wanted to tfS^fe^vi^h. flfc4}Af% ^^^pSh^Ai^^h ^^^^^^^^ ^^^¾^^^+• ^^, iMHW v*" wWWmVJm y^PlBt Wf90f,^fy remind people of the following 11 L , < u tt lg statistics: jpfimmmpimmmimM**^++mm J ',' "i _' 'i L t< 1^5'^•• ^Sg "^§.^16^51" " '**^ g^ 'V^-^'*^fe ^^^J*'^Sj^JIyi*^^— ^ ^''HiMW^ff' »V • An estimated 40,000 people ^•Jfca^'yW*^-'**^ ** ^^w^ft^wHw* ^-*>Vw"v---»V --.^'-Tii^flwMr^-^^^^K' • •ntftttttMrffalJMvfcM'Wltftw'JMfc " " /b*"W+^; v\- ft-'-U^JlC.-^^-Jf.'^w' ->S*BA* "Wtf* become infected with HIV each , ^ ^7^ year in the United States A ^p;», * $ •'•.-j^xt /». 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: These are the John-Glenn Jbdy Marie Dafoe, Sean Kelly dra, Brian Dale Hensley, Bridget McGarvey, Phillip McGill, High School graduates for 1999, Dalton, Aneta Danowski, David Marie Hensley, Sarah Elizabeth Bradley Jack McGovern,'Julius as of May: Earl Davis Jr., Frank Davis Jr., Audrey Hickens) Karalee Marie McGruder, Erin Lynn McKee, Kristin Ann^Marie Abraham, Barbara Ann Decker, Kevin Hicks, Ryian Christopher Hilden, James Lawrence McPartlin, Kevin James Alexander, Mandi Richard Derwich, Anthony Calvin David Hill II, Keland Kurt Brian Meadows, Erin Lee Alt, Rola A. Amad, Deeria Tyrone Dickerson II, Jennifer J,Rome Hill, Michael David Hill, Michelle Meek, Kristi Menden- Rae Amolsch, Tracy Michelle Lee Dillon, Nina Ann Dimachki, Ryan Tait Holdeman, Amy ' hall, Michelle Marie Merandi, Armstrong, Christine Ann Bai­ Jonathan Kenneth Dohring, Renee Homer, Joshua Thomas Ryan Anthony Michaels, Mered­ ley, Ian Neal Bain, Shannon Nic­ Kevin Charles Durigon, James Honkanen, Kathryn Jean Hover, ith Martha Middel, David Robert hole Baker, Bryan Conrad Antwane Effinger, Jennifer Lyn Jia Yi Huang, Nicholas David Mikulinski, Michael Charles Balilo, Justin Alan Ballard, Ellick, Adriane Ellis, Douglas Hudson, Michael Daniel Hudy, Miller, Russell Keith Sherman 5rian Lee Barber, Steven Derek James Elsey, Allison Nicole Kelli Ann Huff, Eric Lee Hughes, Miller, Julianne Mion, Stacey 8TAIT PHOTO* 1Y BKYAN MlTCHUL Barsy, Justin Maxwell Bass, Emmert, Laura Lee Engebret- Kaven Douglas Huguley, Katie Dee Mitchell^Jeffrey Richard Here we ate: John Glenn graduates are oh the march. Sarah Marie Baxter, Jessica son, Timothy Ray England II, Lynn Humphrey, Amanda Marie Molnar, Gonzali A. Montemayor, Marie Beac,h, Tyrone Brandon Robert Cannon Fant HI, Sam Hunter, Michelle Lynn Irvine. Kelly Rae Mpran, Justin James Katie Humphrey, class VP, is in the background below. Beeman, Deanria" Lynn George Farhat, Megan Ann* Bryan Matthew Jachym, Jas­ Moricz, Amanda Rose Morrison, Annetta Maria Roza, K&lly Lynn Belanger, Amanda Lynn Bell, Faron, Jason Edward F,eeny, mine Arika Jackson, LaToya Kenneth Scott Mosier, Kristina Rutledge, Richard Thomas Chief: Clifford Earl Bell Jr., Thomas Leah Michele Felesky, Erica 'Regina Jackson, Michael Scott Ann Moss, Joshua James Mull, Ryntz, Michael Neal Salin, Saja- Leilani John Bennett, Brian Mark Bid- Kristine Fellows, Justin David Janks Jr., Michael Steven Janos, April Marie Muntain, Catherine rina Mary Sanchez, Ambra Lawre­ well,. RosalynDellirae Bilberry ,--Fendelet, Kathryn Marie Ferry,. Nicolette. _Denise Jarrett, Ann Murawski, Cornelius Jeanette Sanders, Christopher nce is Christina Lynn Bloom, Kurt Kristen Roberta Fidh, Michael Christopher Mark Jensen, Nicholas Murray, Sarah Eliza­ Robert Savage, Christopher class Alan Boardman, Jeremy. Louis Allen Fillion, Michael James Robert William Johnson, Leon beth Murray^Brian Michael Michael Saylors, Amy Catherine Boguslaw, Randy James Booth, Fitzgerald II, Crystal Marie Johes II, Shawn Patrick Jones, Nagy, Aimee Nicole Naylor, Sayre, Ryan A. Scarcelli, Kristi­ presi­ Izgbel Sanda Bota, Aaron Jeffery Flowers, William Waring Foder, Steven Rory Jones, Tatanisha Thomas Edward Needham IV, na Marie Schmieder, Christian dent. Bou, Angeline Rae Brankovich, Megan Marie Franks, Timothy Michelle Anes, Jeremy Allen Ghassan Said Neshewait, Jason Lee Schmoock, Kristin Renee Jeita Lea Brewer, Kevin Duran „Wayne Frazier, Thomas Steven- Kapla-, Angela Kay Kellogg, Douglas Noel, Michael Ray Schoenheide, Justin James Brewster, Keyva LaShay ' Frerio, Jennifer Susan Fritz, Jason Phay Keomany, Joshua Novack, Jessica Leigh Schroeder, Samuel Seneka Sel- Bridges, Kristopher Allan Brod- Kendra Rene Froehly, Shannon John Keyes, Justin Michael Nowaczck, Jamie Lee Opoka, don, Kevin Roland Serra, Pratik h^gen,- Gregory Duval Brooks, Lea Frost, Frode Fuskeland. Keyes, Carissa Lynn Kinczkows- Peter William Oros, Jason Harishghai Shah, Ryan Thomas Thomas Taylor, Teena NaShawn Kathleen Susan Brosnan, Rod­ Lindsay Kate Gamble, ki, Matthew Nelson King, Nicole Michael Osborne, Jason Thomas Sheldon, Shannon Alyssa Shep- Taylor, Kellie Marie Terreault, ney Dean Brown, Stephanie Ann Christopher Paul Gazdag, Marie Kirk, Shannon Marie Pack, Melanie Lynne Panyard, "ard, Michael Alexander Kenneth Albert Thompson, B^fewn, Tineya Michelle-Brown, Michelle Lynn Geno, Nathan Kirkey, Kit Thomas KJekamp, Amy Danielle Paquette, Ricky Shuryan, Christina Marie Jamie Lee Timmerman, Sara K£le Matthew Bufalini, Megan. Allen Giacchina, Holly Lynn Erich Immo Knoff, Matthew Daniel Pate, Divyesh Manhar Sieczkowski, Pamela Lynn Siels- Marie Tominac, Christopher Noel Bugaski, Jason Joseph Byt- Gilbo, Katherine Anne Gillies5 Douglas Kochan, Renae Amber Patel, Candice Simone Patino, ki, Brandon Christopher Silcox, Thomas Tompkins, Jeremy rieir, Jillian Marie Calka, Antho­ Karen Marie Glass, Leann Marie Kolb, Danny Andrew Kovacs, Jonathan Carl Patterson, Justin Jennifer Lynn Simmons, Adam Truchan, Joseph Michael Tuma, ny; James Canfield H, Jessica Gleason, Ann Marie Gleneski, David George Kovacs, John Paul Pelachyk, Jason James Marc Simon, Kristopher Michael Alena Lorette Turner, Carolyn A{in Caruana, LeShawnta Matthew James Glotfelty, Faith Jacob Krause, Kathryn Karin Perkins, Javonn Bryon Perkins, Simonian, Martinzey Windorm Marie Turner, Darrin Bertland Sheree Chambers, Angela Louise Ellen Gogolowski, Kevin Louis Krause, Victoria Lynn Krause, Ryan Christopher Perkins, Sims II, Jason Matthew Turner, Julie Michelle Turner, CKarbeneau, Richard Anthony Gordish, Christopher Charles Kristen JLeah Krohn, Traci Michael Ryan Peter, Jessica Skindell, Craig Robert Skonies- Theresa Ann Tyszkiewicz, Chan­ Chase, Lisa Marie Chebatoris, Graham," Tonya Lynn Grisham, Andrea Kurliak, Aaron Christo­ Susan Petrat, John Edward Pet- ki, Johnathan Douglas Skope, dra Lee Underwood, Gregory N. Michael Paul Chekosky, Gerald Marcie Ann Grondy, Jessica pher Lada, Anita'Marrie Lam­ tit II, Rachae Phillips, Brian .^Carrie Lynn Slabaugh, Eric Unger, Hillary Rose Usher, Matthew. Chomos, Andrew L. Mary Gruden, Brett Steven bert, Michael A. Lance, Brian Joseph Pientowski, Daniel Scott Sleep, Nicholas Duane Joseph Edward Utter, Erica Christian, Mark William Hagedon, Robert John Joseph LaPerriere, Eric Scott Robert Pierce, Heidi Ann Pierce, Slocum, Britteny Gaye Smith, Nicole VanGoff, Danielle Marie Churches, Christine Ann Clark, Hagelthorn, Chanae Latise Hall, Lawmaster, Kimberly Ruth Michael Albert Pike II, Justin JaNiece Toi Smith, Nichole Verkennis, Heidi Johanna Villa- Scott Russell Clausen, Angel Danielle Marie Hall, Jodi Lee- Lawrence, Leilani Tamara Steven Pillsbury, Joseph Lee Elaine Smith, Rebecca Colleen nen. Rose Clements, Benrick Tyrone Marjorie Hanchett, Tramaine Lawrence, Dominik Andrzej Pinkowski, Jonathan Michael Smith, Jonathan Alan Smitt, Coats Jr., David Orestes Collier Chanise Hannah, Carmen Lazarski,Mark Joseph Lear Jr., Plasencia, Michael Roberjt Polk, Anthony Charles Soleau, Sara Jeanette Michelle Wade, Kelly II,: Michael Lee Collins, Linda Rebecca Harrell, Justin Adam Jason Richard Lee, Mathew Michelle Lynn Polk, Nicole Elizabeth Sosnowski, Michael Lou Conn, Stephen Walter Conn, Ann Walker, John Howard Wal­ Harris, Danielle Renee Hartsell, : Nicholas Leith, Jessica Lynn Jftnine Polmounter, Erin Soward8-Emmerd, Shay Ellen ter Jr., Christine Ann Waybrant, Wendy Marie Courlas, Laura Christopher Garrett James Hat­ Letourneau, Tamara Bobette Michelle Powers, Teon Joel Spanos, Brandon Christopher Lynn Couture, Autumn Aileen Joshua James Weddle, Jason E. field, Bethany Anne Haver, Dale Lewis, Tiatia Marie Lewis, Jef- ' Price, Lisa Ann Pruett, Gilbert Spaulding, Reginald Cartez Welch, Tanya Joylenn Wellner, Cover, Amy Michelle Cox,Ryan James-Konno Hayes, Jeffrey frey Charles Lindahl II, Amanda Roderick Pruiett Jr. Spearmon, Dyana Christine David Cox, Zachary Quinton Ricardo Medriquez Wells, Jessi­ Allen Hayes, Tarik Ali Haygood, Faith Long, Erica Rochelle Speer, Tasheba Adrianne Spikes, ca Elizabeth Westbrook, Jason Crawford, Timothy Allen Cum- Lesley Ann Henderson, Odis Van Lozon, Deirdre Le igh Lundy. Clark James Steele, Nicole mings, Jeremy Alan Cupp. Kristin Marie Quint, Roy Ray­ Lee Westergard, John Michael Henderson, Jaime Nicole Hen- Alan Jeffrey MacDonald, mond Rader II, Autum Leota Arlene Steinhilb, David Micah Wheeler, Michael Charles Marissa Dee Madary, Michael Raines, Allison Victoria RamSsV Stephens, John Andrew Sterling, Wheeler, Jessica Louise Wilkin, Rapt: John Patrick Mahle, Sunny Malhotra, bottom, Grace Elizabeth Ran­ Michael Christopher Strauss, Elaine Ruth Williams, Erica Crtenn High, Kenneth Gerald Mallon, Lewis dolph, Jennifer Marie Rauch, Georgia Dee Stromski, William Nicole Williams, Prince John Elias Mamari, Carrie Ann Man- Brian Thomas Reed, Julie Marie - Jeffery Stuky, Iyabode Abiola Edward Williams, Rachel Marie School fre, CrystalLee Manning, Timo- . Reichert, Leslie Ann Reichert, Sule-Apena, Kevin Scott Sulli­ Williams, Robert Elsworth Wil­ graduates thy Christopher Markiewicz, Eric Gene Reini, Nicole Lauren van, William Paul Surbrook, son, Julie Marie Winkler, Philip pay atten- Sean Michael Martin, Karen Reisinger, Marianna Ridenour, Michael Stephen Swafford, James Wolocko II, Raeschelle Hon during Lynn Mason, Robert Edward Robert Rockwell Ritter, Lindsey Aaron Alen Swick. Lynn Wood, Stephen Craig ^graduation. Mason III, Shreya Ramesh Mas­ Star Roberts, Thomas Phillip Woods Jr., Christopher George ter, Nicole Marie May; Jennifer Robertson, Tonya Mellisa Vaishali Amrat Tailor, David Wroblewski, "Sharon Marie Lynn McCollum, Lisa Arlene Robertson, April Joy Roderick, Dean Tanner, Jessica Patricia Wygonik, Mustafa Yussouff, McDermott, Adam Christopher Jennifer Rene Roe, Melissa Amy Tatrow, Christopher Neil Taylor, Jonirda Zheku, Jacqueline Marie McGahan, Timothy David Rogers, Erin Layne Roland, Kimberly Rae Taylor, Matthew Zunich. memories

These are the 199,9 Wayne Yvonne Corley, Anne R. Cousino, Tiffany Anne Kanniainen, Melissa Rhoads, Amber Camile Styles, Nichole Lynn Suchan. Memorial High School gradu­ Kelly M. Cox, Brandon Craw­ Robert Kantner, Jamen R. Rich, Michele R. Richards, Sarah Thomas L. Tatro, Katherine ates, as of May: ford, LaTonya R. Crawford, Jen­ Karns, Michael Kassabri, Ringel, Keyanna D. Rivers, Lisa Thatcher, Antoine B. Thomas, Kourtney Alexandria Alford, nifer J. Cronenwett, Tasha, Lee Navdeep Kaur, Kristin M. M. Roberts, Chad Austin Robin­ Myron B. Thomas Jr., Nicole Jamal Mohamed Ali, Anwar Cronenwett, Barbara A. Culver, Kehrer, Matthew D. Keller, son, Amy Marie Romba, Cheri Tidwell, Natalie R. Till­ Anderson, Matthew J. Arnett, Michael K. Cunningham, Craig Nicholas J. Kellow, LaKeisha S. Augustin Dean Rowland, man, Jessica Timmer, Lisa Jean Laneetra E. Austin, Kimberly T. Curry, Jennifer Lynn Curtis, Kennedy, Alan A. Kincaid, Koki Cathryn E. Rowland, Jennifer L. Todd, Jennifer N. Trudeau, Anne Baldridge, Christopher Patrick D. pzarnik, Ryan Louis Anita King, Elizabeth Ann Ruark, Heather. Leigh Rushlow, Katricia Truitt, Elizabeth M. James Balek, Joseph Phillip Czyzak. Kleitch, Timothy Robert Kathryn Samland, Brian D. Tulppo, Stephanie Jean Turner, Bankb, Juwand Barber, Steven Dawn Daniels, Denise K. Kogelschatz, Kimberly Anne Sasanas, Todd Schaaf, Niccolle Christine M. Van Meter, Nakeya Ralph Barber, Richelle Barge, Daniels, Alan L. Davis, Jamar Korona, Alyona Kovalyova, L. Schmidt, Brian Jay Schroed­ T. Wade,- Nathan Wade, Thomas Charles Andrew Barnum,' Jef­ Stanford Davis, Joshua James Angela Lyn Kraudelt, Lesley A. er, Sara Lynn Schultz, Zachari- Robert Walker, Danielle Marie frey R: Bashor, Adam M, Baur, Davis, Teri Lynn Davison, Kubrak, Mariusz Kuchta, Angel­ ah R. Schultz, Amanda M. Sentz, Walton, Kristin Gayle Walzak, Heather Baxendale, Stacey Lynn Jawuante Delvon Dawson, Jessi­ ica Petronella Labowitch, Gary Kimberly M. Sharp, Scott Robert Nicholas J. Warmolts, Tiffany Baxter, Amanda Leslie Bazzell, ca Renee Diamond, Joy I. Diete- Dwight Lack, Deana R, LaFram- Sheedy, Brian J. Shepherd, Akeila Watson, Lance Sherman Billy G. Beck, Phillip Lloyd Spiff, Ention Dishnica, Charles boise, Justin Charles Lair, Jason Kasandra Jean Shirley, Jamaul Webber Jr., Robert Webber, Beckert Jr., Pamela J. Beningo, ^. Dpherty, Patrick Downing, E. Lampton, Brian Michael Shamar Simmons, April Marie Joshua Michael Weier, Valerie Remy Martin Benjamin, Pamela Jason Doyen, Jennifer C. Drys, Lang, Jacob E. Lappan, Katie Smith, Brian Matthew Smith, Ann Weiss, Laura Lee Wellma.n, Denise Berhard, Thomas Allen Ohristopher R. Duncan, Kenneth Anne Legg, Meghan Eileen Erin Smith, Samantha Lynne Nathan Kevin Wensko, Jessica Berry III, Kristen Rae Bevard, J. Duneske Jr., Kelly Anne Lewis, Sarah Elizabeth Lively, Snabes, Kurt M. Spann, Angela N. Wenz, Kurt W. Wenzel, Crys­ Michelle Renee Bierbaum, Durand, Curtis Allen Edmunds, Elizabeth Nicole Looney, Amy Michelle Spear, Sayrd K. Stack, tal L. West, Krystal Lea Wilcox, Jonathan Bingham, Kristin L. Terry Edwards Jr., Leeanne Lorence, Charles E. Marshall, Melissa Staley, Nicole Renee Otis T. Williams, Kathy Wilson, Words of wisdom: Richelle Blair, Michael R. Blake, Krystle Ekmeian, Angela Kay Eller, Cas­ Thomas Earl Martin, Kingsley Stano, Takyra Myesha Steel, Robert James Wilson, Eric Barge, class president, Ann Block, Sean N, Bomar, Lisa sandra Dawn English, Susan C. Matthew, Kristin Anne May, Kerry Stolz, Lucille Stranahan, Wojie, Jennifer L Wojie. speaks at commencement. Ann Bomersheim, Brandy L. Marie English, Justin Fack, Carl Matthew Ernest May, Amy E. William A. Straw, Shakhan L. Bostwick, Felicia Maria Bowser, E. Farrington Jr., Renata Fergu­ Maylone, Anthony Lpreft Jenny Lee Bowyer,' Annette son, Andrea M- Fields, Melissa McCarthy, Charity A. McClain, Maranda Bradford, Melissa L. 'A. Finley, Melissa Fogarty, Jen- John R. McClellan^ Bethney Brama, Lancelot Lucjan Broad­ 'nifer Renee Fortson, "Nathan J. Amara McCullough, Kevin en, Nina M. Bruder, Rosemarie Frazier, Jason David Frederick, Michael Mclnchak, Melissa B. E, Brunei!, Adam James Burton, Anne Marie Frusher, Eric McKenzie/ Kevin Brian TeMeika NeShae Bush, Mark 'Fuller, Terrence David Fulton. McLaughlin Jr., Michael Butler, Courtney Brooke Nathan B. Gabrielli, Chantel .McMillin, Jason Russell Mead, Cagrion, Chanda Camille Gal- Elizabeth Gaines, Sarah Lynn Marcus W. Michalski, James L. lo'way, Chad Mason Campbell, Gibelyou, Breon Gilmora, Dennis Miller, Timothy Lee Van Charles Sherry MaHe CampbelKTodd, B. Gleetpn Jr., Lumnija Gocaj, Minfield Jr., Cameron Dion Adrienne Joy Camell, Joshua P. Jennifer A. Golden, Erin Lor­ Mingo, Bethany Isabelle Molitor, Cecil, Raina E Cesarz, Adam raine Goyt, John Curtis Graham, Leslie Renee Monforton, Kimika Victor Chiasson, Angela Ann Teri Lynn Gray, Chrfrles E. Moore, Michael A. Moore, Angela Clchpn, Nicholas J Cicotte, Sin- Green, Christopher C. Grissom, Renee Moran. c^aire R.J. Collins Renice t Angelina Marie Grubb, Julie Billy W. Nelson, Christopher Lynne Gunther, Jessica 'Marie Maurice Nesbitt, Constance' M. Hall, Nena Ne-cole Harrington, Noack, Sara Lynn Nordeen, Don­ Barbara Ann Hayes, Mark A. ald G. Norman, Wendy L. Hayes II, Barbara Lynn Heffher, Ochalek, Leslie Michelle Jeffrey Todd Hell, Erin A. Oliphant, Nicole Olson, Bridget Henry, Dawn Michelle Hicks, E. O'Rourke, Sereana Esther Nathan Hill, Bena K.L. Hodge, Delia Oxendale, Nina S. Pace, Delana Marie Holt, Siobhan Jennifer Ann Pacitto, John Pacu- •Marie. Hooktv Ryan James Hor- rani, James F. Parker, Julie M. ton, Lucretia Howard, Tamara Parrotte, Matthew S. Pelow, Chim«re Hubbard, Raelynn Kay Candice Mbnique Penny, Trevor Huff,' Krittin M. Hurley, J. Peterson, Carl Arthur Pfeiffer, Lawrence B. Jackson, Carly Douglas R. Pierce, Julie Kay. Lynn James, Courtney Lea Pitel, Jess T Powers II, Robert L. James, Amanda Kathleen Price, Julie Przeklasa, Spencer Jayska, Joseph Richard Jinnett Pyne. ni, Charles.Dion Johnican, Dion Jason Quinri, Kimberly C. WAIT PHOTM IY BUTAN MnxuKii. K. Johnson/Jessica Lynn John­ Quinn, Sarah Radeback, Rachel son, Kristopher Johnson, Chad Angela Raines, Jamie Randall, Waiting's over: Wayne Memorial High School's Alan Davis gets his diploma. Both ileri B. Jollyy Aaron A. Jones, Christi­ Mark Randall, Samuel J. Raub,' Wayne Memorial and John Glenn held commencement exercises Saturday at the Davison crie*. na Joy Jones. Kenneth Alger, Raupp II, Kelly University of Michigan in Ann ArSor. Jennifer Lynn Kaiponen,. Marie Reske,'Stephanie Retich, • • : ',f The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1999 *A13 McNamara promotes medical examiner's staff Air show begins June 26 A former assistant medical /PRNewswire/ •• Tactical swing-wing strike fighter. of the office. Her appointment The U.S. Air Force's F-16 examiner has been chosen to be demonstrates Wayrre County's demonstrations by two current the deputy chief medical exam­ ongoing effort to employ and airplanes - the F-14 Tomcat Fighting Falcon is capable of a iner, while a former investigator promote highly trained staff at and the F-16 Fighting Falcon variety of missions including also was promoted. the Medical Examiner's office," — highlight military partici­ interdiction, suppression of air Dr. Carl Schmidt was named • pation in the 1999 AirMichi- defenses, close air support, The Medical Examiner's office and air superiority. by Wayne County Executive employs 52 people, the fifth bus­ gan Wayne County Air Show Edward McNamara to be the iest office in the nation. The June 2€j and 27 at Willow Run The U.S. Navy Blue Angels deputy chief medical examiner. office handles an average of 10- Airport.; return to headline the show. Eunice Howard, a former medi­ 12 deaths a, day, or about 3,500. The U.S. Army. Golden Tickets are available at cal examiner's office investigator to 4,000 annually. Knights are also welb repre­ Detroit area Farmer Jack and a 26-year veteran of the " By law, the county medical sented as they illustrate preci­ Supermarkets or via mail Detroit Police Department, was examiner investigates the cause sion.parachuting. Adding a order by calling (734) 482r promoted to director of adminis­ and manner of death in all cases new military presence to this ,8888. Advance general admis­ tration. where there has been a violent year's AirMichigan are the sion tickets through June 25 "Both Dr. Schmidt arid Eunice death, or a person whose death Nicorette-NicoDerm CQ Sky- are $12 for adults and $8 for Howard have clearly demon­ is unexpected or under a suspi­ typers, flying 1940's SNJ.-2 children 6-11. Tickets at the. strated advanced technical skills cious circumstance. Autopsies Navy fighter planes.' gate are $15 for adults and and leadership qualities,'' McNa­ and inspections are to be per­ The U.S. Navy's F-14 $10 for children. Children 5 mara said. "We are fortunate to formed within 24 hours of the demonstration will show the and younger are free. have personnel with their expe­ office receiving the body. capabilities of the venerable F- For more information, call 14 Tomcat; The F-14 Tomcat 734-482-8888. rience and integrity at our facili- Dr. Carl Schmidt Eunice Howard ty." is a supersonic, two-place, Born in Call, Colombia, of Ohio in Toledo. Schmidt received his medical enforcement throughout her Schmidt decided to try forensic career. Howard said she looks degree in 1981 from Universidad pathology, a branch of pathology Anahuac in Mexico City. "forward to the challenges of that investigates how and why guiding one of the nation's Finest Schmidt was familiar with the people die. He trained at the I United States because his family and busiest medical examiner's Wayne County Medical Examin­ offices. [jii iiimsOTii vacationed there often and made I er's Office in 1994. In 1995, he Cassandra Smith Gray, direc­ a permanent move to the States was hired as an assistant medi­ in 1984 when he began a general tor of the County's Health and i Monday-Friday I cal examiner. Community Services Depart­ 5 surgery residency in New Jersey. 10a,m.-l p.m. 18 holes with cart 35 per person I Schmidt is concerned about ment, where the Medical Exam­ i "I was thinking of being a sur­ the problem of child abuse. Saturdays & Sundays geon, but then I didn't like iner's Office is one of 11 divi­ i I "Children are defenseless. Hav­ Before 11 a.m. 18 holes with cart s42°° per person medicine as a full-time activity," sions, is pleased with the ing children of my own (two i 18 hofeswith cart per person I said Schmidt. appointment. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. boys, 7 and 9) makes it hard for AH-U-CanPlayw/cart s35°° per person After working in neurobiology, "Eunice has investigated hun­ i After 4 p.m. I me'to" understand how that can or 9 holes with cart J23°° per person the 41-year-old pathologist dreds of medical examiner's happen." cases and has a-superb working i I trained in anatomic and clinical Howard, a Detroit resident, Call For TEE TIMES pathology at the Medical College knowledge of the inner workings i I has worked in all facets of law i 734-453-1047 I Survey: Seniors should renew r I W^lfiiMB I drivers' licenses more often LA. 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estland has lost a couple of good going far geographically. We anticipate great women in recent weeks. First, Linda distances in terms of professional achievement WShapona, executive director of the for both, who were praised for their Westland Westland Chamber^of Cojamerce, ended her efforts. ~ tenure of thfe~e years to work as Michigan "We're very saddened to see Linda go," said division manager for Novo-Print USA Inc. The George Gillies, Westland deputy mayor and business makes color maps for chambers of chamber board member. "She has been a real commerce. She left the Westland chamber at< asset to the chamber and to our city." the end of May.. Duggan received similar praise. "Westland Then, Elizabeth Duggan announced she'll is going to lose a good employee," Finance be leaving Westland to become a city accoun­ Director Tim McCurley said. "She has been tant in Livonia. She will leave June 11. valuable. I hate to see her go." Duggan, in charge of a $43 million general Lori Brist has taken the reins at the cham­ "fund, was budget director fpr three years. She ber and is doing a fine job as she settles in. was the first woman ever hired for the job. Mayor Robert Thomas hadn't, as of early this Both women will be missed. They were true week, chosen Duggan's successor. professionals who served their community and We wish Brist, and Duggan's successor, .organizations well. well in their new roles.'Both women left big We wish Shapona and Duggan well in their shoes to fill, but we^anticipate their'profes- new endeavors and are pleased neither is sional roles will be handled with aplomb. LETTERS Different board picks opportunity for their campaign. What type of leader could he be for our chil­ Remember to vote on June 14 fter Martha Pitsenbarger was elected, I dren? Awould go the board meetings only to find Leslie Moore he Observer has endorsed Martha Pitsen- and Kirsten Galka. That election will also her nodding her head in agreement to almost Canton Tbarger and Lome "Skip" Monit in the take place June 14. The Livonia district serves every issue that is brought up. I never saw her June 14 Wayne-Westland school board race. a portion of Westland. Two seats will be filled with any fresh ideas or offer any input to top­ Pitsenbarger is an incumbent. in each district. ics mentioned during the meetings. To this Fits the mold In the Livonia board race, we have Voters are encouraged to head to the polls day, this has not changed a whole lot. If this is endorsed Frank Kokenakes, an incumbent, on Monday, June 14. the type of person your paper feels would f you were asked to make a mold of what a make a FINE school board member for four Igood school board member should be, I am more years, fine. But I would prefer someone sure that Marshall Wright would not only fit that will offer their own input and those of the that mold but in some cases he might even community around them. break it. Let me give you some information about Marshall Wright and you go ahead and Incumbents best at S'craft As far as "Skip" Monit goes, there were sev­ make up your mold. eral others that helped on the bond issue that oters in the Schoolcraft College district President Dick McDowell at the board meet­ would probably be better school board mem­ To begin with, Marshall is a devoted family Vwill decide June 14 who will oversee a ings. She appears even-handed in leading the bers. Just because you have some input into a man and longtime resident of this area (He is $43.7 million budget, evaluate a college presi­ board meetings. topic (bonds) doesn't mean you will be great at established in our community). Marshall is a dent who oversees the school's departments, being a member of a school board. For some past vice president of St. Gerard's consolidat­ Stempien, an attorney who has a practice in ed school board (He has practical experience observe the college's expansion and scrutinize Livonia and lives in Northville, was appointed reason, this seems to be your prime reason for future contract negotiations with the college's others to elect him to this office. for the job). Marshall holds two bachelor's last January to the board to.fill a vacancy. degrees, one in science and the other in educa­ four unions. That seat must be filled in Monday's election. I thought the answers given by Brenda The college's district includes the school tion, along with several certifications (He is Stempien brings a good legal mind to the Smith were well thought out and very well- educated in the right areas). Marshall teaches districts of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livo­ board. He doesn't shy away from asking ques­ stated for the points asked. This doesn't seem nia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton and part of school and was a youth counselor in Detroit tions about the budget or capital expenses. to be a person that, because of age, could not and Wayne County (He has a hands-on under­ Novi. Voters will choose two out of four candi­ When something doesn't sit right with him, he offer good ideas to a school board. I happened dates - Michael Novak, Richard Reaume, Gre­ standing of the needs of children and teach­ isn't afraid to suggest a solution. Stempien to talk to Brenda, at length, about why she ers). Marshall is a former UAW chief steward ' gory Stempien and Patricia Watson - to serve recently suggested the board have its attorney wanted to run for the school board and several the next six years. CHe knows how to work with unions). Mar­ review language changes in a separation of other issues, and believe me; she is quite shall is a Big Brother, was part of the West- It is a strong field with all candidates dis­ chlirch~and state policy^whieh-is what the knowledgeable on the issues around her. land Playscape Committee, a Wayne-West­ playing qualities that would serve the college's board did. I feel this may be what the board needs to land Junior Miss board member, salon the district well. While we believe the incumbents are the make the students feel they have a voice. She Wayne-Westland Schools Extracurricular We believe the two incumbents - Greg best choices, the challengers also are strong. is more than able to work with the much older Committee, and a'volunteer athletic coach for Stempien and Patricia Watson - are the Richard Reaume of Plymouth has been board members on any given task. I think she 18 years (He cares about kids and is involved best choices. impressive with his efforts to inform himself would be a better candidate for this office than in making their lives better). Marshall is the Watson, a forensic and clinical psychologist about the budget and state laws governing "Skip" Monit or even Martha Pitsenbarger.' secretary to the Friends of the Westland at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Ypsi- community colleges. Besides Stempien, Marshall Wright was sort of "passed off in Library, a Westland Goodfellow, a Westland lanti, has served as the board chair since Michael Novak is the only candidate who your-coniments. His education is every bit as Festival volunteer, a Friends of Sassafras sup­ 1995. The Northville resident was appointed interviewed with the board last year for the impressive as Martha Pitsenbarger's and porter, secretaryto the Dad's Club, a Detroit to the board in. 1991 and was elected to a six- board vacancy who returned this year to run. some of his answers to your questions were Public Television team leader, and an Ameri­ year term in 1993. That indicates that Novak is serious about his better (at least to me). ca's Thanksgiving Day Parade member (He Watson is knowledgeable about the college candidacy and shows his desire and persis­ My selections would have been Brenda cares about our community and is actively and educational trends. Watson is respected tence. Whoever is elected, trustees should Smith and Marshall Wright, especially if you involved in making it better). by her colleagues as she has retained the push college administrators to promote the want to have the input of others, a view of board chair. Watson asks fair questions of college more at the high schools. issues from outside the superintendent's office Did I hear your mold crack? On June 14, and not "nodding of the head" input at the let's give Marshall Wright the job he was meetings. molded for, let's elect him to the Wayne-West­ '• ' • • . • • • • J. K. Stange land school board. Kevin Headrick Engler should veto gun bill Westland Appalled at conduct he shattering news out of Littleton, Colo., legislators in his party have voted in favor of attended the Memorial Day Parade in West- Found a dog Thas had a sobering effect. In the United these measures, but public sentiment and States Congress and in state legislatures I land on Sunday, May 30.1 witnessed an national inornentum are moving in the oppo­ appalling situation. his puppy was found in my yard near Cher­ across the country, concern about the easy ? site direction. Marshall Wright, a school board candidate Try Hill and Middlebelt. He is a very well- accessibility of weapons has led to considera­ Engler is also faced with having to answer for the Wayne-Westland Community School kept animal, very loving and cute. A male. My tion of stricter gun control laws. for the speed with which these proposals were District, was passing out his campaign litera­ shepherd/husky female doesn't appreciate his Except in Michigan. pushed through the Legislature and the ture during this parade. "interest." I know someone belongs to this The state Legislature has with uncon­ hyOeryentilated rhetoric of their sponsors, I cannot believe anyone could be ruthless puppy and is sad because he is gonerHelp us scionable speed and a reckless disregard for Rep, Mike Green, R-Mayville, and, especially, enough to use the Memorial Day Parade, a find his family! the public interest moved to pass "shall issue" Sen. David Jaye, R-Washington Township. Theresa Strehl concealed weapons bills in the House and Sen­ memorial to'all the men and women who have The rush to pass this legislation suggests lost their lives for our freedom, as a political (784) 266-2271 ate that will make it easier for residents to that the gun lobby in this state has an undue obtain guns. . ' ^//, influence over"OOP legislators. •;".'; Under current law, a person must prove Jaye has often suffered from engaging his heed before a county gun board.to obtain a mouth long before his brain has a chance to concealed gun permit. Under the proposed leg­ catch up. But his comments about arming islation, boards must issue permits unless a everyone as a deterrent to "crime" reach a new Itestlanft ©bseruer person has been convicted of a felony, had a level of insenaitivity. Unfortunately, most BUM SUNDRU JACWMN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734 953-2122, [email protected] "history of mental illness or drunk driving con- shootings involve relatives, friends and neigh­ •USAMRows*,MANAGINGEOITOR, 734953-2149,[email protected] riction*. The proposal also increases tho mini- v bors '.- hot unknown assailants. It is the pres­ HUSH OAtus***,^ASSJSJANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2115, [email protected] mum age from 18 to 21. ence of guns that often turn dangerous, angry PW KNOSSmTAOVERTlSING MANAGER, 734-953-2177, [email protected] ; The legislation is currently in conference to situations into deadly ones. )mimmiwm,PUBLISHER, 734953-2100,[email protected] SrcvriK Post, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 734-953-2252, [email protected] iron out differences between the Senate and The "right to bear arms" is a complex issue. MAW WAIWW, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR, 734-953-2117, [email protected] Pouse versions. The major difference in.the In Michigan, which has a long history of JttCK noossuj, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150, [email protected] |wo proposals concerns the creation of gun . sports shooting, responsible gun ownership is _ 1 ^-^^ INC.J jfrit sonet and the makeup of the board. part of the state's heritage. ."•' Prn* PQwin, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARO JIAHNI TOWAA, VICE PRESENT/EDITORIAL RJCHAM'M»HAN~, PRESIDENT ; The Republicans are already beginning to But this bill is an irresponsible endanger- rooaosider Tnis past weekend on Mackinac ment to the general public, unnecessary and OUH MtMtON: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism Sataad, Gov. John Bnffer signaled that the bill in defiance of the wishes of thei electorate. in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be fcrfB Mt be coming to him anytime soon. He We urge the governor to veto this legisla­ independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or ftsjtf it wiO be st least all before it comes to a tion, Should Engler sign the legislation, we sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate encourage the Law Enforcement Coalition to journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." - TWpwpoood legislation has placed the gov- more ahead "with their plan to gather petitions . . — Philip Power an awkward position. Tlie majority of to put the issue on the ballot next year. \--- The Obtervcr A Etcentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 10,1999 (W)*U

A POINTS OF VIEW memories can et's hear it for the grads! last year when Rachel-'s older brother, My husband and I were at William tions about their future and the skill* Ryan, graduated from high school and Beaumont Hospital last week, visiting they'll need. Certainly, looking abend I headed to MSU. I'm a proud member my dad in the intensive care unit. We is a good idea, but so is looking b*c& | All deserve accolades, but I'm par- of the class of 1977, Birmingham got to talking with one of the nurses The graduates of the past have the ticularly proud of niece Rachel Heim- Groves High School, Cut the passage about her son's high school gradua­ benefit of experience/and their voices saith, who graduated this past Sunday of time hasn't dimmed my memories tion. The pride was evident in her should be heard. frfon Lakeehore High School in of high school graduation. voice. Once again, let's hear it for the Stevenaville, Mich. *' I had two graduations to follow, but I was recently at the home of class of 1999. May they live long and My longtime friends, Becky and ' somehow high schooLremains special. Wayne-West land educators Bill and prosper, making our world a better Bob Beebe of Corunna, Mich., have a The Observer covers high school grad­ Coni Gray, and they were proud of place and enjoying themselves in the daughter, Sasha, who graduated the uations with phptos and graduate their younger son's graduation and bargain. Let's not forget just how same day from Corunna High School. lists each year, and I can see the exu­ impending trek to MSU. photos were much youthful enthusiasm has Rachel's headed to Michigan State berance coming right off the pages JULIE BROWN evident, as is true for just about all accomplished. Uhiversity, and Sasha, who plans to when I look at those graduates and families with a graduate. become a nurse, will study in the their families. This past weekend also men and women, and certainly unms Of course, not all graduates are -Julie Brown isxin (erimeditor of the --- Rochester, N.Y., area. Sasha hopes to marked the John Glenn and Wayne skills, such as with computers, are young. It takes a special kind of per­ Westland Observer and lives in Ply­ be a missionary. Memorial graduations, proud occa­ needed in most fields. Still, I can't son to return to school later^in life, mouth Township. She may be reached I It's hard to believe these young sions for those families. help but think how vital the abilities and to earn that cherished diploma. at [email protected] or by women are old enough to be off to col-, So-called experts predict a drasti­ to think independently, to know right Next year, of course, we'll have the phone at (734) 953-2126. lege, although I said the same thing cally different world for these young from wrong, to be honest are. class of 2000, with all sorts of predic­

LETTERS Wright's right Wright attends school board meetings vote for Marshall Wright on Monday, with Autism feel it's time to talk about it. Recent on a regular basis and is aware of the June 14. Garden City events and media coverage have put arshall Wright will bring a fine many problems this school district • ' Geneva Miller Our nation's schools teetering on dis­ Meducational and experience back­ has overcome. His education and aster. And now, at Hayes Elementary, ground to the Wayne-Westland school work experience will be a great asset Principal Jerry Nehs is retiring. A board when your vote will make him a on the school board when new prob­ Dear friends, supporters quick profile "of this person and his trustee. He varied his life experience lems arise. school shows: Also a Wright supporter e are writing this letter to ask by obtaining his B.S. degree from Your vote for Marshall Wright is • A principal who has made his have known Marshall Wright for you to support Larry Naser for Central Missouri State University right for the Wayne-Westland school W school a place where kids feel safe. over 10 years as a fellow case work­ election to the Livonia school board. aod B.Ed, degree from the University board. I • A man who shows respect for and er in the mental health field. He has We have known Larry for many years bflWindsor. Additional science courses belief in .his students, staff and com­ Charles W. Johnson always been a hard-working, consci­ and he has always shown a willing­ were taken at Wayne State Universi­ munity. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wayne entious individual whom I am proud ness to be involved with the communi­ ty and guidance and counseling from • An encourager who looks for to say is a good friend of mine. ty and to serve the people. Now, he toe University of Michigan. more than one way to solve a problem wants to serve your children by repre­ lOur school district shall benefit Marshall possesses great rapport and always looks for win-win out­ A Wright supporter senting you on the Livonia school- from his Work experience as a coun­ with peers on a professional and per­ comes. sonal level. He is caring and sincere. board. We ask for your support. sellor for the Michigan Department of s a senior citizen of the communi­ • An inventor of the well known His greatest strengths are his commu­ Labor and UAW chief steward for the Aty, I believe Marshall Wright is Please don't let this chance slip by. "Hayes Hug" - a welcome and demon­ nication skills and he is a great moti- , Department of Mental Health. He has one of the most helpful, caring and Cast your vote on June 14th. stration of acceptance to all who enter Vator, not only of himself, but others. also been/a youth probation counselor trusting people I've had the pleasure A vote for Larry Naser is a vote for our doors. to know. I feel he would be an excel­ Marshall leads by example! I support ia Detroit and Wayne County as well children. You say, "What's so sad about, lent choice as a school board member and highly endorse his candidacy for a as a substitute teacher. He currently Jack Kirksey, mayor, Livonia this?" I say it is sad when society for the Wayne-Westland school dis­ seat on the Wayne-Westland Board of isa licensed mental health social Robert J. Thomas, mayor, shakes its head and says "what to do, trict. He* is well-qualified, as he has Education. • worker. Westland what to do," when for 18 years Jerry experience and involves himself to He is a past vice president of St. For any questions you may have Dianne Nay, president, Livonia Nehs has made his school a safe keep informed of the issues facing our Gerard's consolidated school board regarding Marshall, I can be contact­ Board of Education place. We will miss him. God bless district. and volunteer coach of 18 years, from ed at (734) 762-8420 between the you, Jerry Nehs. a list of 13 community involvements. I would strongly encourage not only hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or (734) Kathy Hofmeister, teacher His three children graduated from senior citizens but others who care 397-0728 after 4 p.m. Nehs kept Hayes safe Hayes Elementary School Wayne-Westland schools and are now about the future of our community Todd Fukuda, teacher omething sad is happening at a Westland continuing their education, Marshall and the education of the children to . . Burger School for Students SLivonia eiementiiTyechoc* and I V* Culture wars: They go oh and on

y son, Nathan, and his friends finally got to see The Phantom Menace," "the M Star Wars prequel, over the weekend. They'd tried several times, only to be defeated by persistently long lines and equally persistent poor planning. Play more. It's not that they didn't know the movie was coming. The hype associated with its release certainly exceeded anything in my memory. Star Wars candy, cereal and toothpaste at the supermarket! Star Wars dolls and models in the toy store! Star Wars coloring books at the Pay less. book store! Star Wars this! Star Wars that! I PHILIP POWER styear I'll puke if I see yet another-jeature about Jar-Jar in the newspaper. There lies,the rub. Twentieth Century Fox - I • Musing on the dazzling mastery of commer­ use the company as an example, not as a sole cialization now being exhibited by Twentieth practitioner - has at its disposal a battery of Century Fox and Lucasfilm, I found myself products, technologies and distribution tools lit­ thinking about the entertainment industry as a erally unparalleled in human history. TV, w.hole and why we have such a strong love-hate videos, radio, tapes, computers - the entire 1fe&« GftMFBOT relationship with it. panoply of modern distribution methods - know ' Certainly, with increased disposable income no boundary, encounter no limits. We trade and sell and leisure time a predominant factor in today's Moreover, Twentieth Century Fox has a clear pre-played video games! society, the products of the entertainment profit motive involved in stimulating demand industry have come to play a greater and for its products. Not only has the company a Bring us your pre-played video games and we'll greater role in our lives. Movies, TV, videos, business interest in maximizing the worldwide give you credif toward anything in the store - computer games, music - the products of the • gate for "The Phantom Menace," but it exploits GENESIS | industry pervade our days and nights, and espe­ a network of licensing deals that both further including more lhan 1,000 new, and of course l cially those of our children. spread the demand and bring extra income. pre-played, video games. ! To a large degree, it is now the entertain- So instead of our culture being the evolution­ rrient industry that creates and distributes ary output of our society's unconscious process American popular culture throughout our land of sorting, discarding and retaining things, and, as anybody who has traveled abroad much of late 20th century American popular recently knows, throughout the entire globe. culture winds up as the composite product of a t I suspect that's exactly what bothers folks few powerful commercial enterprises driven about the nexus between the entertainment largely by the profit motive. industry and our popular culture: How come a No wonder so many people have such bunch of smart, talented people in LA or New ambivalent feelings about the entertainment York get to have such influence over the culture industry. which defines the world in which we live? No wonder so many parents think the com­ >. In the old days, a society's culture got built puter games their kids are playing are too vio­ up gradually, element by element, over time. lent, but they can't do anything about it. No The liturgy and the music of the Roman wonder parents constantly gripe about their Catholic church might play a part. The visual kids watching too much TV, but can't control images created by a I^eonardo or the architec­ what they see. No wonder learned psychologists ture of an individual master of the 18th century are beginning to link violent behavior among roight be components. The words'of n Winston kids to the amount of violence they see on TV or Churchill or the phrasing of n Frank Sinatra experience in computer games. The Game Zone™. might fill the interstices. ^ And no wonder so many people are so angry ; Societies would gradually build up a compos­ and feel so powerless in trying to assert their Only at standards and their family's history.in the face ite, constantly changing culture that expressed MUSIC ••OPTWARI VCivK/ MOVIII'I something about what the society stood for and of such pervasive popular culture. That's why rjow individuals related to that society. The the culture wars are likely to be with us for a firocess was kind of organic, uncontrolled, going very, very long time. MEDIA^ PLAY on in all kinds of different ways. Phil Power is chairman of HomeTown Com­ Your Entertainment Superstore ! It certainly was not the consciously contrived munications Network Inc., the company that For the store nearest you, call toll free 1-868-606-3342. product line of enormous corporations with prof­ owns this newspaper. 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Council of Governments. 20 years than it did during the last few BYMIKEMALOIT IWtMy rOVf JMWOMK simple population increase in this gTAfr WRITER. To accomplish the task, developers decades. area, the result of job gains in the will "in fill" with homes between exist­ Rather,'it's the region's economy tw# ftjpoil WM bt ^ metropolitan area. Population growth uilders will have to put up about ing townS" and subdivisions. Then that will attract the population ttMy*ar2020. accounted for only 17 percent of the 300,000 new homes in the south­ they'll spread the rest out around the increase, Tait said. The projections development seen in the region Beast Michigan region over the urban fringe. were made in a/recent SEMCOG showing development that was com­ between 1965 and 1995. next 20 years to house some 600,000 Twenty four percent more land in report entitled T^and Use and Land Smaller household sizes were the - pleted by 1965, development that was new residents. the region will be developed by the Development in Southeast Michigan." done by 1995, and where the future leading cause of development during Think of it this way: It's like con­ year 2020 as a result. In the report, SEMCOG planners growth will likely occur between now the 1965-95 period, accounting for 43 structing a city essentially the size of And the cause of all this growth Will looked at the area's economy and the and the year 2020. Areas shown on the percent of the construction. Detroit and shoe horning it into the be just that... growth. According to community master plans to predict map for future development should not "This was a time when many more exiting metropolitan region, according Paul Tait, executive director of SEM­ how much and where development will be read as site specific, Tajt explained. households were formed as the 'baby to Dohn Shelton, Communications COG, urban flight will play much loss occur by the year 2020. The growth patterns are intended to boom' generation left home creating Director of the Southeast Michigan of a role in development over the next Contained in the report is a map be "generalizations" of where the more 'empty nest' households. Also l\u.v* growth will occur. increasing were one-parent and elderly The impact on some communities is households. All these added, smaller startling, like Green Oak Township in households were the largest factor con­ Livingston County and Oakland Town­ tributing to land development in the ship in Oakland County. By 1995, region," the report states. —those-townships-had^very Ktth? tievel* —But that-trend will-drop offto 29 ' opment. By 2020, they'll be nearly percent over the next 20 years. built out. Urban flight, the replacement of "These .are the key impacts on the homes in older communities by resi­ growing communities: congestion, traf­ dences in new suburbs, accounted for fic on the roads, water pressure con­ 40 percent of the growth from 1965 to cerns, pressure on sewers, pressure on 1995. But it will account for only 6 per­ aseptics and on the groundwater supply cent in the next 20 years, SEMCOG ... All those things come into play for projects. the growing communities and the Commercial, office and industrial question is how the communities can buildings made up 18 percent of prepare for that growth," Tait said. growth in the last 30 years. They'll be SEMCOG's map predicts build out only 14 percent of growth in the com­ by the year 2020 for communities like ing 20. And replacement of job losses Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, from commercial, office and industrial Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. buildings in older communities, which That might not be surprising consid­ once accounted for 5 percent of growth, ering the development those communi­ is expected to drop offto 1 percent in ties had already seen by 1995. But the next two decades. now the construction industry will now The report concluded that by 1995, turn its attentions, to communities that 33 percent of the entire region's land have previously seen little develop­ had been developed, and 24 percent ment. ^ more land will be needed for develop­ Along with Green Oak and Oakland ment over the next 20 years. townships, communities such as Mari­ Since new, suburban growth tends to on Township, Hamburg Township and use more land per home, SEMCOG Howell Township in Livingston Coun­ took note of housing densities. Overall, ty are expected to come under heavy the region had a density of 2.13 homes development pressure. per acre in residential areas: The piost In Oakland County, Oakland Town­ densely developed was Wayne County, ship, Orion Township, Oxford Town­ with 3.8 homes per acre. Macomb fol­ ship, White Lake Township and Mil- lowed with 2.57, then Oakland with ford Township are expected to see the 1.73. Livingston was the least dense heaviest development pressure. county, with .87 homes pef acre. In Wayne County, builders will be Since it is the economy which is moving on to Huron Township and expected to spur the growth, SEMCOG Brownstown Township. In Macomb * also looked at density in business County, Shelby Township will be built areas as well. Oakland lead the way, out while homebuilders will turn the with its businesses producing 14.01 bulk of their attentions to Macomb jobs per acre. Washtenaw County fol­ Township, Chesterfield Township and lowed with 12.27 jobs per acre, and Washington Township. then came Wayne, with 11.08 jobs per According to the report, 43 percent acre. Livingston ranked fifth by pro­ of this new growth will come from a ducing 5.56 jobs per acre.

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r BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI giftsiWs~ SPECIAL WRITER rigitte Frost was in the seventh grade when she got hooked on Bgenealogy. Twenty years.later, Dad wants she keeps searching further and fur­ ther back in time, finding relatives 've been reading all these columns who have long been forgotten; about Father's Day. You know, the Every once in a while, the Ply-, I ones that have headlines like mouth resident comes up with a gem, "Make Father's Day special for dad" like learning that her husband has a or "Pick the perfect gift for dad" or relative who was on the Mayflower. "Make dad feel special on his day." Everyone who takes the genealogy The columns are usually written by path travels a different trail of step­ women who sit around thinking up ping stones to his own past, the peo­ ideas such as: ple who are responsible for who they "Pull together a 'House Treasure are today. The exhilaration comes Hunt' with a prize at the end of the from finding records that catapult clues. Make your clues into rhymes. them backwards from generation to Each clue will bring him to a new . generation. location in the house until he eventu­ ally wins his gift." Frost'started the search on her husband's side after his grandmother Or: "Wrap his gift in newspaper or a brown grocery bag. You can deco­ died and she realized that a valuable rate the bag with clippings from the resource had been buried. sports page or a self-portrait." "That loss inspired me," said Frost, Or: "Some dads may enjoy getting a member of the Western Wayne gag gifts. If your dad has expressed a County Genealogical Society. desire for a red sports car, buy him a After four years, and "a lot of lucky toy one similar to what he would like breaks" that included meeting a few to own." of her husband's cousins on the That's how I want to spend Father's Internet, Frost was making strides in Day: traipsing all around the house learning about his family. The Ply­ trying to figure out rhyming "cltres" mouth Library also helped by provid­ until I finally get to a package ing her with 1860 census records for wrapped in a grocery bag with a Oakland County. sports page clipping attached and a "I'm making history more relevant Hot Wheels sports car inside. for myself, for my children and step­ ,?*>?••••; son," she said. I don't know where these women STAFF PHOTOS BY PAIX HVRSCKJUSN come up with their "ideas" for making Her advice to beginners is simple: Dad feel special, but it's obviously not "Take advantage of all your living ln stitches: In the process of researching her husband's family history, Brigitte Frost of Ply­ from Dad. They seem to get ideas for sources while you've got them." mouth has started a genealogical quilt, complete with the family "tree" and family members' their 4-year-old's birthday party Over the years her dedication to photographs scanned on material. mixed up with what a-40-year-old. - the hobby has come in spurts: As a. father wants to do on Father's Day. girl she asked as many questions as While Frost, 34, stresses the his ancestors. Family History Center at the Church Oh the other hand, they deal in possible arid traced her paternal fam­ importance of looking to the elders in "The book started with him and of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stereotypes: father ily tree back to the 1600s. families, it's just as crucial, she said, worked backwards so he could under^ on Wootiward in Bfoomfield Hills. • I dOfl't as macho man. Even though she works full-time as to get the younger generations stand how genealogy works," Frost Church members (Mormons) con­ an assistant teacher with Dearborn ^rtAl4l Cook him his involved. explained. sider tracing their ancestors part of WOW. favorite meal. Give Heights Montessori School, Frost "Try to involve your children," she She also started sewing a quilt their mission and have the world's him a new golf said she always finds a way to said. "The projects I'm doing are with family pictures scanned on the most detailed information about fam­ where squeeze in at least a little time for these club. Tickets to a aimed at them - making sure that it fabric of the panels and an embroi­ ilies. Anyone may use their libraries. her favorite hobby. . = _ baseball game. A will be alive for someone else after dered family tree as the cornerstone. "We do not proselytize in library: w "When I'm teaching my students I'm gone." Women new bowling ball. Introducing genealogy buffs like we are simply helping people find history, genealogy has given me a Her legacy has already begun. She Frost to their ancestors is just part of their ancestors," Miesterfeld said. COme Up ' Something he can different perspective," she added. recently gave, her 6-year-old nephew an average day at work for Margaret "We love our family, and we believe Wit"ideash thei" for r usWelle at ,th Ie do officen t . a genealogy primer with pictures of Miesterfeld, a librarian with the ideas ror bowl j don-t play Getting involved ~~ Please see GENEALOGY, 82 making Dad goif. i don't read feel Spe* the sports pages. I Cial.iHJt hate sports. And «•«*•} MM * my favorite meal it'S Obvi- is probably some- Vital records is place to start searching your 'roots' OUSly Hot thing that I'd_cook f*#km rittW myself. Not that I To get started tracing your Latter-day Saints Family History Center can be is to be used only for genealogy research. The family tree, gather all your own reached at (248) 647-5671. It is open 10 a.m. to library also has computer software on tracing vital records, suggests Jan iTom uao. want t0 spend 5 p.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. family trees, including the ever-popular "Family •• Father's Day in Lazja, president of the Western to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and closed the kitchen. Wayne Genealogical Society. Sunday and Monday: Tree Maker" program. — So I decided to do my own column Then" start with your parents' The .church has smaller genealogy libraries Western Wayne County Genealogical Society on "How to make Dad happy on names, birth dates and when and staff and fewer hours for genealogical meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the Father's Day." Here's how: they came to the United States. Always try to searches in Westland (734) 459-4570 and month September through May at the Livonia • Mow the yard. Front and back. get the actual certificate, because it might have Roseville (810) 773-4560. Also, a new Mormon Senior Citizen building at Five Mileand Farm- And don't forget to edge along the additional information on it. Web site can be reached at www. familysearch. ington roads. The public is welcome. sidewalks. "Once you've exhausted what you have imme­ org • Trim the shrubs. Those electric diately, start using (Church of the ) Latter-day • The Western Wayne County Genealogical • A helpful book is "Finding Your Roots: How hedge clippers you gave him last year Saints'libraries," she said. Society recently donated a computer to the to Trace Your Ancestors at Home and Abroad" will make the job a lot easier* Bloomfield Hills Church of Jesus Christ of Civic Center Library in Livonia. That computer by Jeane Eddy Westin. • Weed the garden. And while you're at it, use that string trimmer you gave him a couple of years ago to whack the weeds along the fence and around the trees.'- • You can extend, the celebration into the week. Take the trash out to the curb on Tuesday night. Auction helps clients fulfill their dreams • Vacuum upstairs and downstairs and dust like you are supposed to do anyway. BY SUE MASON What's your • Sweep and mop the kitchen floor. STAFF WRITKR bid? Diane • Empty the dishwasher. Put the [email protected] Montes mod­ clean dishes away (and in their prop­ When Diane Montes and her sister Paula Parkin er places, please). Then load it up decided to have an auction last year, the idea was to els a Mari­ again with all those dirty dishes in raise money to pay for little extras for their develop- lyn Monroe the sink and on the counter. mentally disabled clients. At the time, they weren't jean jacket - • Feed the cats. sure it would be an annual affair. while her • Feed the dog. . But response from the more than 100 people who • Don't ask Dad to drive you to the sister Paula attended Domus Vita's "Reach for the Stars" prompt­ Parkin mall. Don't ask him to drive you any­ ed them to do it again. where. So on Friday, June 25, autographed photographs, a shows off • Don't ask Arm to drive to the white water rafting trip, a brick from the old some of the store to buy you a magazine of a Olympia Stadium and a Marilyn Monroe jacket will other items candy bar. be sold to the highest bidder at the dinner and auc­ that will be • Don't complain that "There's tion. never anything to eat in this house." sold at the • Don't ask for fast food for dinner. "We weren't sure we were going to do it again, but auction at • Keep your stereo turned down it was so well received that we decided to do it again,* said Montes, whose mother, Marge Slattery, Domus enough that it only vibrates the walls Vitas' of your room. If you really want to and Parkin co-founded Domus Vitas. The agency make him happy, keep your stereo operates eight group homes for dovelopmcntally dis­ "Reach for turned off. abled men and women. the Stars" • Don't tune the television to MTV "The enthusiastic response from the guests last benefit F)i- while he's in the room. year and the increasing needs of our consumers con­ vinced us" added Parkin. "It lets our consumers live day, June Ple»M »ee StAottm, B2 25. Please soo AUCTION, B2 ST AIT PHOTO BY BRYAN MmHTU.

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from page Bl from page Bl normal liv««. We like to focus on Gardner-White certificate, that families are forever." troops to women's clubs and across an unexpected find. One ties by hosting speakers who the^p dreams not goals and they donated by Mobility Transporta­ The Latter-days Saints library Jewish and African American woman, for instance, began talk about subjects such as cen­ wa^rt to do things like go on tion, a gold sponsor of- the auc­ in Bloomfield Hills has 10 com­ people. weeping when she found records sus and cemetery records and vacitMMM." tion, and Pine Knob tickets and puters, as well as microfiche and for her father that actually how to research records in Tf* benefit will be held at a tennis bracelet, donated by microfilm readers, the Family *WieredoIstart?» included pictures of him. Europe as well «s the United Moiafhan Knights of Columbus * Residential Medical Supply, Search computer program, an The most common question "People get very excited when States. The group-also provides Hal, 19801 Farmington Road, another major sponsor. ancestral file, an international Miesterfeld hears is "Where do I they find their family," Miester­ genealogy classes for beginners. Livaaia. Registration, silent auc­ Also a major sponsor is the genealogical index, the U.S. start?" feld added. "Hopefully they will learn tion; and cocktaila will be at 5:30 Monaghan Knights of Columbus Social Security death and mili­ "We greet them and get them The easiest way for beginners, something that they can use in pnv The 150 or so auction items tary indexes, Scottish church started and once they get started to get started is to begin the wiHhave minimum bids. Dinner' Hall which has again donated its they take off," she said. "It's a their search," Laaga/said, "One of hall for the benefit. records and a family history search with themselves, said Jan wilfibe served at 6:30 p.m., fol­ hobby that grabs you." Lazja,WWCGS president. the benefits of our society is that Several larger priced items library catalogue with detailed we have lots of people who do a lowed by a brief program at 8 information on records in the She advises beginners to look "Get all your information and pmj and dancings at 9:30 p.m, will be part of a live auction, for birth and death certificates! certificates and then go back to lot of different types of research. including a white water rafting Family History Library in Salt Tickets cost $26 each and can Lake City. passenger lists and naturaliza­ parents and grandparents," she Everyone benefits from everyone be ordered through June 18 by trip, a Detroit Pisttms basketball tion records. Forms for family said. • else's' experiences." that includes Joe Dumars and Someone looking for records Lazja's own search led her to calling the agency at (734) 427- for a small town in Germany, for groups and ancestral charts are Talk to cousins, uncles and 0878. Grant Hill autographs and a available at the library. anyone who would have some Thomas Paine, the leading • * brick from Olympia Stadium. instance, could order film from spokesman for American inde­ that area. Knowing historical facts plays sort of family story that could Big turnout During the brief program, two a key role in successful genealog­ help the search. Interview older pendence from Great Britain. Parkin and. Monies hope to There is no charge to use the ical searches, Miesterfeld said. relatives and tape record them, of the. clients' guardians and two libraries, however, worldwide "The more I find out about my attr&t 250 party-goers and raise - sponsors wjjl receive awards for She recalled a man who was if possible. own family, the more my chil­ $10^800 this year to cover those records of genealogical value, searching for ancestors in the „.J*A lot.of family myths are reet— their work. , ':_.' such as-birthTTBarriage and dren are tntereisted in it," she thiiifs. not covered by the budget Slattery was the director of 1700s in England and Scotland. ed in truth," Laqa added. said. or fie clients' personal funds death certificates, can be ordered nursing at a nursing-home and He believed they had been exe­ She also recommends gather­ On a recent trip to England whi<$i amount to $40 a month. for $3.50., cuted because they were about to ing any available written materi­ Ljnit year?s auction raised. Parkin worked at a group home "There's an estimated 70 bil­ they stayed at a hotel that her when the state began moving the become,! the ruling family. al, such as obituary notices, as family owned 200 years ago. In mor>:than $8,000 and paid half lion pepple who have lived on "I told him that they probably well as tax, birth, death and of the- cost of a hospital bed that developmental^ disabled out of this earth," Miesterfeld said. "A weren't executed and that proba­ fact, Paine was a speaker at the institutions and into neighbor­ marriage records. hotel. Medicaid decided wasn't medi­ record exists for 7 billion who bly they were sent to the "Anything you can find," Lazja cally necessary for one client and hood settings. have lived before 1900." Caribbean Islands to'work on a said. "A piece of paper, letters "Everywhere we went that covered some of the expense of a The twosome formed Domus Miesterfeld estimates that sugar cane plantation as slaves," and post cards will have little night, people pointed at us and trip four others wanted to make Vitas ( Latin for House of Life) librarians at the Family History she said. "So, he had another extra facts about people." said we were the family who to Niagara Falls. and opened their first home 12 Center help 700 to 800 people way of continuing to look for owned the hotel," Lazja said. "Originally, we started the years ago. The agency now con­ monthly. The center is staffed by them." Helping in the search "My children can actually appre­ fund to help with burial expens­ tracts through Wayne Communi­ volunteers and provides semi­ The man was elated. Emotions WWCGS also helps budding - ciate and understand what we es," Parkin said. "So many of our ty Living Services to care ,for 32 nars for>all kinds of groups rang­ often run high at the library, as well as experienced - genealo­ were doing and that our family clients don't have families, so it clients in eight homes in Livo­ ing in interest from Boy Scout especially when someone comes gist, in their searches of family had an impact on history." falls on us to take care of those nia, Westland, Canton, expenses. Yes, we do get some­ Northville, Wayne and Brown- thing from the state and it's inin- . stbwn. imal." "We decided to put our talents CRAFTS CALENDAR Last year, Dr. Donald together and Lord, look at us Lawrenchuk donated 40 auto­ Listings for the Crafts Calendar Damian Parish's fall arts and bazaar, slated fro 9 a.m. to 3 2395 or (734) 464-1041. graphed items and did so again now," said Slattery, who, is the should be submitted in writing crafts show. The show will be 9 p.m. Oct. 23, at the church, West MADONNA UNIVERSITY this year. This year's selection past ^executive director and cur-1 no later than noon Friday for the a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Chicago at Inkster roads, Red- Madonna University is accepting includes the autographs of rent president of the board of next Thursday's issue. They can church, 30055 Joy Road West- ford. Table rental is $25. For applications from crafters for its Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey directors. be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, land. For more information, call more information, call Joanne at 15th annual Holiday Arts and Lolich, Detroit Red Wings Igor "People way back then felt the Livonia 48150, or by fax at (734)421-6130. (313) 937-0226 or Josie at (73¾) Crafts Showcase 10 a.m. to 4 Larionov, actor Harrison Ford way to go was down to six-bed (734) 591-7279. For more infor­ ST. ROBERT KLLARMINE 522-2963. p.m. Nov. 6-7 in the Activities and race driver Dale Earnhardt homes, now they're pushing for mation, call (734) 953-2131. Tables currently are available UVONIA STEVENSON Center of its Livonia campus.^ to name a few. one-two-bedroom homes," said ST.DAHHAN for St. Robert Bellarmine The Livonia Stevenson High Booth space measuring 9 feet by There also will be a $260 Parkin. Crafters are needed for St. Church's 17th annual Christmas School Booster Club is accepting 6 feet with two chairs and a 6- applications for its annual Holi­ by-8-foot table is available for CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY day Happening Craft Show 10 * $50 for one day and $90 for two : ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLANNING COMMISSION a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the days. Booths with electricity are high school, 33500 Six Mile limited and cost an additional NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Road, Livonia. A single space $5. Exhibitors may purchase up DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE SPECIAL LAND USE (booth) costs $60. A limited num­ to three spaces. For an applica­ ber of spaces with electricity are tion or more information, call NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pureuant to the provisions of Act Number NpTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a public hearing will be held by available at no extra charge. For (734) 432-5603. the City of Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m., June 23,1999 the City of Garden City Planning Conimissiqn at 6:45 p.m., June 24,1999 at an application, call (248) 478- ai the City of Garden City City Hall, Michigan. the City of Garden City City Hall, Michigan. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the public hearing i3 to NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of thepublic hearing is to hear and consider public comments on the proposed Dimensional Variance hear ajid consider public comments on the proposed drive-through in a C-2, from Section 161.212 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of Community Business District located at the southwest corner of the Ford a duplex on a lot that does not meet the minimum lot width requirement of Road and Inkster Road intersection. Drive-through facilities are permitted in the C-2 District as a special land use. Reunion part of bash 100 feet. The lot is 80 feet wide and the applicant is requesting a 20 foot dimensional variance. The property is located at 5651 Harrison Road. - NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Special Land Use application may NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the proposed Amendment to the be examined at the Gity Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan Did you graduate from one of between Kirby and Putnam. Official Zoning Map application may be examined at the City Hall, 6000 48135 daring regular office hours until the date of the Public Hearing.- the city of Detroit's high schools? The reunion is one of many Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 43135 during regular office hours Written comments may be mailed to the above address. Was it Cass Tech, Chadsey, Ket­ activities scheduled for Detroit urttil the date of the Public Hearing. Written comments may be sent to the ALLYSON M. BETIS, City Clerk above address. tering, Murray Wright or one of ,298th Birthday Party. An annu­ ALLISON M. BETTIS, City Clerk EDWARD KANE, the ones that are gone but not al free fun-filled event for the EDWARD KANE, Planning Commission Chairman forgotten? whole family, the birthday party Planning Commission Chairman If you did, you're invited to features cake and ice cream, Potted: June 8,1999 Posted: June 8, 1999 Publiih: June 10,1999 • PuMuh: June 10.1999 UCJ. take part in Detroit's Largest activities for children and adults High School Reunion 11 a.m. to and live entertainment. • 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24, on the For more informatfcn about grounds of the Detroit Historical participating in the reunion, call REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION WAYNE/WESTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Museum and Detroit Public the Birthday Party hotline at NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION WESTLAND, MICHIGAN 48336 Library on Woodward Avenue, (313)833-7912. OFTHE ELECTORS OF SECTION 00010 c- WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY^ MICHIGAN TOBEHELD Sealed bids for Bid Package #5; TMP Project #98042 Ford Vocational Technical Center Additions & Renovations - Wayne-Westland Community ^ JUNE14,I0W will be received until 1:30 P.M. local time on Thursday, June 24, 1999 at TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOLDISTRICT ; which time they will be opened and read publicly at Wayne-Westland please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district will be Community Schools Board of Education, 36745 Marquette, LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS held on Monday, June 14,1999^- .__._:. - - . Westland, MI 48185. Bids received after this time and date wilt-be 4> returned unopened. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN " HE EVENING. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. NOTICE OF A The Bid Package will ".consist" of a separate sealed bid for the following Bid At the regular school election there will be e ected two (2) members to the Divisions: . betfrd of education of the district for full terns of four (4) years ending in 20O3: • • Bid Division Description PUBLIC HEARING 101 Earthwork to Finish Grade/Site Utilities THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL 102 Asphalt Paving • SUCH VACANCIES: --.. .• 103 Selective Demolition ON THE PROPOSED ^ LorneJ. Monit 104 •Concrete Footings & Foundations . s .- Martha K. Pitaenbarger 105 Concrete Flatwork • ' Brenda Smith . 106 Masonry ' 1999-00 BUDGET Marshall P. Wright 107 Steel Write-in candidate* must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. 108 Carpentry Fr^y, June 11,1999. •• ••' 109 Roofing 112 Caulking> PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 21, T« VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOW* 113 Hollow Metal, Wood Doors & Finish'Hardware-Supply • PRECINCTN0.1 114 Aluminum Windows; Glass & Glazing 1999, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. at 15125 Farmington Vo«iaff Place: David Hicks ElemenUry School, 100 Helen Avenge, Inkster 115 Metal Studs/Drywall/E.I.F.S. Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Board of Education ; PBECINCTNO.2 116 Hard Tile Voting PU« Wiktwood Elementary School; 500 N. Wildwood, Westland 117 Acoustical Treatment' of the Livonia Public Schools School District will '. •>. PWINCTWXS . 118 Carpet & Resilient Flooring Votinf Place: Ediaon ElemenUry School, 34605 Hunter, Westland 120 Painting hold a public hearing to consider the district's :-: ..:•" / PRECINCT NO. 4 .'•'.• 121 Visual Display Boards proposed 1999-00 budgets. VB*ing Ptace: Elliott Elementary School, 30900 Bennington, Westland 122 Interior Signage •••>'••'.'. :'-5'- FKBCiSCtfUXi 126 Metal Lookers Voting Place: Hamilton Elementary School, 1031S. Schuman, Westland 128 Plastic Laminate Casework The Board may not adopt its proposed 1999-00 :•••*:• • niaciNeTNat •••:••' 132 Overhead Doors Voting Place: Jeflerton-Bamaa Ekmantary School, 32150 Dorsey, Westland 139 Cross Corridor Fire Doors budgets until after the public hearing. A copy of .'•\- ••"•:"<-•- PMCmctNO. 11 ••. 140 Plumbing ' .'••*' the proposed 1999-00 budgets including the Veatag PW»: Kettering tli—wtary Sdrtol, 1300 Hubbard, Weatland 142 HVAC •••••;*':'':'•'•••>-.•': rwacmctm.n //.^^-^./:.-/.-: 143 Electrical ... proposed property tax millage rates is available Va«btf Plata: Lincoln EkaMatwySAoBL 33800 Grand Traverse, Westland 148 Landscaping for public inspection during normal business . * < '•^•K^BB^SVSB^^P Itft^L a\ al Bidding documents prepared by TMP Aaeoclates, Inc. will be available for hours at 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Vo«a« PUc«; Madi»oa laaaaa^an SJd; the Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, Bloomfleld .'^-V FB1CWOTNO.W • • ^-..---/:.----^- HilU; and the Dajly Construction Reports Plan Room, D*troit. V*««tP)*»: Pi>. Qrafc— MipWti) 1**+ 13» S. John Hi* Wwtl&nd Bidder* may obtain i. set of bidding documents by contacting the The- property tax millage rates **•« PW. I^ilil>WaaMM^S«faaol,lS4>0N. N#wbgrgh, W*etUnd Construction Manager (313) 535-6213. Bids are^o be submitted in a sealed envelope supplied by the Construction Ms^Sger, HeS/EV. The bid proposed to be levied to support the " - /'-fMCMCTMOitt dJviakxiU) being bid i* (are) to be identified on the outside of the envelope, 18075 Currier, Wayn« TWe will be a Pre-Bid Meettaf held on Tuesday, June 15,1999 0 2:30 p.m. proposed budgets will be a subject of It, ;,:,/ in the Wayne-Weetland Community Schools Board of Education Office. All this hearing. •ah*iO«61 TwatoeB, WeaUand Mdderi are encouraged to attend. Eech bid shall be accompanied by » Bid Bond in the amount of at least five nap • (6) percent of the amount of the bid, payable to Wayne-Westland This notice is given by order to the Board of 40M&GJoria,W«yne Cosutuaity Sehoole, M I guarantee that If the proposal is accepted, the , Wayaa Mdder will execute the contract and file the required bonds within ten (10) Education. dajRf after mtme NWM*Ja*HaJHa«MMMa«MM^aiMi

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) The Ob»erver& Eccentral THURSDAY, JUNE 10,1999 ^m. > « ENGAGEMENTS Capler-Sullivan Serylo-Hlllebrand Mosakowski- Janice Capler of Westland and Pamela Serylo of Livonia Robert Capler of Florida announces the forthcoming mar­ Hartman announce the engagement of riage of her daughter, Melissa John and Nancy Mosakowski their daughter, Leslie Marie, to Marie, to Scott Eugene Hille- of Plymouth announce the Joseph Sullivan, the son of Dan brand, the son of Eugene and engagement of their daughter, ; and Darlene Sullivan of West- Debbie Hillebrand, also of Livo­ April Kathleen, to Steven land. nia. William Hartman, the son of The bride-to-be is a graduate The bride-to-be is a 1997 grad- William and Judy Hartman of of Westland John Glenn High uate of Livonia Franklin High Matteson, 111. School and Eastern Michigan School. She is employed at Elite The bride-to-be is a graduate University with a degree in Transportation. of the Center for Creative Stud­ apparel textile and merchandis­ Her fiance is a 1995 graduate ies in Detroit. She is working as ing. She is employed by J.L. of Livonia Franklin High School. a freelance illustrator in the Hudson's in the Somerset Collec­ He is employed at Temporary Chicago area. tion. Housing. ' . Her fiance is a graduate of Her fiance is a graduate of A June wedding is planned at Bradley University in Peoria, 111. John Glenn High School and St. Robert Bellannine Church in Redford. He is a manger of the Off-Track Central Michael University. He A November wedding is Betting facility in Joliet, 111. is employed by OJ Transport in planned at St. Theodore Catholic An October wedding is planned. Detroit as an account manager. Church in Weetlarid. Dlnatale-Coon Larry and Neva Dinatale of Livonia announce the forthcom­ Stewart-Cessante Muncie-Mlnlstrelli ing marriage of their daughter, James and Mary Stewart of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Butcher Gina Mary, to Donald Rodolfo Troy announce the engagement of Traverse City and Mr. and Coon, the son of Robert and Con- of their, daughter, Danya Marie, mrs. Wayne Muncie of Green- cepcion Coon, also of Livonia. to David Michael Cessante, the bush, Mich., announce the The bride-to-be is a graduate son of Margaret Cessante of Ply­ engagement of their daughter,- of Wayne State University. She mouth and Vince Cessante*of Sarah Muncie, to Peter Min- is employed as a graphic design­ Canton. istrelli, the son of Mr. and Mrs. er by the Michigan Department Peter Ministrelli of Livonia. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Career Development. of Western Michigan University. The bride-to-be is a graduate Her fiance is a graduate of the of Ladywood High School and She is employed at Vincam Center for Creative Studies' Col­ Human Resources in Novi. madonna University. She is lege of Art and Design. He is presently a fifth-grade teacher in Her fiance is a graduate of Tyler, Texas. employed as a senior art director Western Michigan University Her fiance is a graduate of by Q-2 Publishing Inc. and the Villanova University Livonia Franklin High School A June wedding is planned at St. Anselm Catholic Church. School of Law. He is employed as and Wayne State University an associate at Brady, Hath­ with a bachelor of science degree Seres-McGlnlay away, Brady and Bretz. planned. in chemical engineering. He is Eric and Sharon Seres of Holly An August wedding is employed as a junior process A July wedding is planned at announce the engagement of engineer at Petrofac L.L.C. in St. Priscilla's Catholic Church in their daughter, Courtney, to Hall-Harper Purdue University with bache­ Tyler, Texas. Livonia. Donald McGinlay, the son of lor's and master's degrees in Doris Wietecha of Detour Vil­ Jon and Mary Hall of Hewitt, electrical engineering. He is lage, Mich., and Thomas McGin­ Texas, announce the forthcoming employed as a product manager Esser-Janda lay of Holiday, Fla. marriage of their daughter, Jen­ at Nokia Telecommunications. Anthony Esser of Canton and The bride-to-be is a graduate nifer Suzanne, to James Richard A June wedding in Dallas, Judith Tanana Esser of Redford of Southfield Christian High Harper, the son of John and Bev­ Texas, is planned. announce the engagement of School and Hillsdale College. erly Harper of Redford. their daughter, Kristin Andrea, She is employed by Incoe Corpo­ The bride-to-be is a graduate to Donald Lee Janda, the son of ration. of the University of Texas with a Bruce and Maureen Janda of Her fiance is a graduate of bachelor of arts degree in Livonia. Livonia Stevenson High School French. She is employed in logis­ The bride-to-be is a 1990 grad­ and Michigan State University. tics support at Nokia Telecom­ uate of Ladywood High School He is employed by Glaxo Well­ munications in Irving, Texas. and a 1994 graduate of Eastern come Pharmaceuticals. Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Her fiance is a graduate of Mie+iigan University with a A July* wedding is planneiLat Church in Northville.' Redford Union High School and bachelor's degree in ejementary education. She also is a graduate Novi, the son of Jerry and Janet Her fiance is a graduate of of Michigan State University Torpie-Morrison Morrison of Howell. Ferris State University. He is with a master's degree in educa-, Russell and Nancy Torpie of employed at TRW. tional psychology. She works at Plymouth announce the engage­ Novi Meadows as an elementary The bride-to-be is a graduate An October wedding is degree in finance. He works at ment of their daughter, Hillary of Wayne State University. She planned at First Presbyterian foreign language teacher. Ann, to Scott Allan Morrison of is employed at Motoresearch. Church of Plymouth. 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two-week sessions; for each month, a representa­ Information Center Inc. information, call (734) 722- tive from Personalized refers workers to elderly UPCOMING 7620. Road pros Hearing Care of Westland people who need help. The EVENTS SUMMER DAY CAMP will check and clean hear­ program is for people inter­ FUN RUN/WALK The Salvation Army in ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. ested in providing trans­ The North Brothers Ford Westland is accepting reg­ by appointment only. Call portation, yardwork, and the city of Westland istrations for summer day (734) 722-7632 for more housework, etc. Workers 5K Fun Run/Walk is set camp for children ages 7- • information. can specify the type of work for 9 a.m. Saturday ,_Jur\e 12. Campjvill be 9 a.m, to TWER GAMES they are willing to do and 12] Race starts at the Bai­ 3 p.m. Monday through The Senior Resources the communities they want ley Recreation Center, Friday, June 28 to Aug. 6, Department Friendship to work in. Call (734) 422- 36651 Ford/Registration is at the Salvation Army, Center is offering trips to 1052. at 8 a.m.- Cost is $15 late 2300 Venoy, Westland. For Tiger games tins-year: DYER CENTER registration. Preregister at information, call Sharon, Tigers vs. Yankees, Thurs­ The Wayne-Westland North Brothers Ford cus­ (734) 722-3660. day, July 8; Tigers vs. School District's Dyer tomer care department. Angels, Friday, Aug. 13. Senior Adult Center has Registration includes Cost is $25 a person a activities Monday through prizes for the top five male game. Leave from the Thursday at the center, on and female race winners, VOLUNTEERS Friendship Center at 5 Marquette between Wayne T-shirts for all partici­ ASSISTED LIVING p.m. Games begin at 7:05 and Newburgh roads. Mon­ pants, race refreshments, Marquette House assisted p.m. Return to the center days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 water and snacks. All pro­ living facility, 36000 Cam­ between 11 and 11:30 p.m. p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts ceeds benefit Race for the pus Drive, Westland, seeks Sign up at the front desk. and.needlework at 9:30 Cure and go locally to the volunteers to spend time First 23 seniors to register. a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen with residents to provide Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 Barbara Karmanos Cancer WINDSOR RACEWAY TRIP Institute. For information, an activity or a one-on-one p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, call Jackie Marcaccini at- visit. Call Peggy m the A trip to Windsor Raceway arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a (734) 524-1243. activities department, is set for Wednesday, Aug. Hawaiian dance exercise (734)326-6537. Winners:Todd Krivacs of Westland, a driver for Northville Public: 4. Cost is $25. Leave class will be 1 p.m. every Friendship Center at 5 HOSPICE Schools, is congratulated by John Shape (left), Wayne County Wednesday in the Senior p.m., dinner is served at Resources Department Community Hospice & school transportation supervisor, and Jeanne Asch, Birminghamf 6:30 p.m., post time is 7:30 AT THE Home Care Services will (Friendship Center), 1119 Schools transportation supervisor. Krivacs won the Wayne County p.m., with races over at Newburgh, Hall A. Sign up LIBRARY hold a volunteer training regional competition in the 22nd annual State School Bus Driving about 10:45 p.m. Return to program for eight weeks, 6- at the front desk or call FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Championship/He mil compete June23inRpckford, iiOrih<>t':'•:'•).'}cente r about midnight. Call (734) 722-7632. The Friends of the William 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 24 Grand Rapids, to determine the state charhpion, who wittcohipet£ (734) 722-7632. P. Faust Public Library through Aug. 12, at 32932 Warren Road at Venoy, in the national finals July 10-^ DINNER AND SHOW group meets at 7 p.m. the ; A trip to dinner and the * second Tuesday of each Suite 100, Westland. Vol­ of Westland, a Wayne-Westlanti[Community Schools driveryWill v'.'- CLUBS IN unteers are needed to help play Titanic" is scheduled month at the library, 6123 also compete in Rockfbrd, having finished third in qualifying. for Thursday, Sept. 23. Central City Parkway. Call with general office duties, ACTION fund-raising, marketing, Cost is $85. Arrive at the WESTLAND ROTARY (734) 326-6123. Meetings Friendship Center at 4 last about one hour and are bereavement, direct The Westland Rotary Club patienLcare and compan­ p.m., eat at Three Brothers meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs­ open to the public. The is limited. For information, a dress code and a comput­ pating or volunteering, call Restaurant at 5 p.m., Friends also hold a book ionship. Training is free. call Karen at (734) 522- er lab with access to the Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) days at Joy Manor, 28999 For information or to regis­ arrive at Detroit Opera sale during regular library 3714. Internet. Call (734) 722- 722-3660. House at 7:30 p.m. Play Joy, east of Middlebelt in hours at the library. ter, call Pat Garland, vol- 1465 or (248) 569-7787. Westland. unteer.director, (734) 522- CHURCH PRESCHOOL MOM'S MORNING OUT starts at 8 p.m. Return to WAYNE LIBRARY 4244, on or before Monday, The Westland Free LITTLE PEOPLES Children, ages newborn to center at 11:30 p.m. Call MOMS CLUB The Wayne Public Library June 21. Methodist Preschool has Livonia Little Peoples Co­ 6, and their mothers are (734)722-7632. T}ie MOMS Club of West- openings for 3- and 4-year- op Preschool is now irivited to a Mom's Morning land will meet 10 a.m. has an Adult Summer SENIOR CHOIR Reading Program. Travel olds in the morning and enrolling for the fall in pro­ Out 9-11:30 a.m. every ..Wednesday, June 16, at afternoon sessions. The grams for 3- and 4-year- Thursday at Newburg A Friend ship.senior choir, Newburg United Methodist Australia With Books is under the direction of the theme. It will run June SCHOOLS younger pupils attend olds. For more information, United Methodist Church, Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Tuesdays and Thursdays, call (734) 422-1176. on Ann Arbor Trail Robert Cassidy, has been Trail, east of Newburgh in 14-July 31. Each reader is SCHOLARSHIP started. The choir meets 9 challenged to read five The Wayne Business and other pupils on Mondays UTTLE LAMBS between Wayne and New- Livonia. The group, not and Wednesdays. A Friday burgh, Livonia. Children a.m. Thursdays at the church-affiliated, offers types of books. Names will Professional Women's Club Little Lambs Preschool, on Westland Senior Resources be drawn for prizes Aug. 1. is accepting applications enrichment class is also Farmington Road south of are grouped together by support for stay-at-home available. The preschool is ages in rooms with two Department Friendship moms. The group will hold Additional information is for a career development West Chicago in Livonia, is Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, available from the library. scholarship. The purpose is at 1421 S. Venoy, West- accepting registration for caregivers per room. This elections and listen to a land. Call (734) 728-3559. program is an optional co­ Westland. Anyone who speaker discuss child car to recognize and support the school year. Classes enjoys singing may join. women entering or re­ GARDEN CITY CO-OP meet Monday-Wednesday- op, with parents working seat safety. Children are AT THE entering the work force. The Garden City Co-op Friday afternoons and once each month. Call (734) EXERCISE welcome. For information, Candidates must demon­ nursery has openings for • Tuesday-Thursday morn­ 422-0149. Musical Chairs is a new call Stephanie, (734) 266- CHAMBER strate financial need; live preschool classes for ages ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. program from Jazzercise 2919. and/cr work in Wayne or 18 months through 4 years. Little Lambs is a nonprofit, designed for exercisers SWEET ADELINES GOLF CLASSIC older than 40. The program The 19th annual Westland Westland; be accepted into Tots class meets on nondiscriminatory HISTORIC The County Connection a college or vocational/tech­ Wednesday mornings, and preschool. Call (248) 471- provides a low to moderate Chorus of Sweet Adelines Chamber Golf .Classicat PERRINSVILLE . workout geared for the Pheasant Run Golf Club is nical program; and have a 3- and 4-year^olds meet 2077. International is looking for minimum 2.8 grade point, Mondays and Thursdays. The historic Perrinsville older adult. The exercise women who love to sing. planned for Tuesday, June GARFIELD CO-OP one-room school opens to improves strength, flexibil­ 22. Reservations for four­ if already enrolled. Those Parental involvement is The group sings a cappella interested should send a Garfield Cooperative the public 1-4 p.m. on the ity, balance, posture, coor­ somes are being taken at required. Call Kelli at (734) Preschool offers programs music barbershop style. stamped, self-addressed 513-7708. last Sunday of each month dination and cardiovascu­ Rehearsals are 7 p.m. the chamber office, (734) for children 18 months to 5 through September. People lar endurance. It incorpo­ 326-7222. envelope to: Wayne Busi­ Tuesdays at UAW Local ness and Professional ST. MEL PRESCHOOL years. It is at Cass Elemen­ are welcome to come and rates resistance exercises tary, 34633 Munger, south 898 at 8975 Textile Road, Women's Club, Career St. Mel Preschool, 7506 visit the renovated 1856 using rubber tubing and Ypsilanti. For information, Development Scholarship Inkster Road, north of of Six Mile and west of schoolhouse at Warren and light weights with walking Farmington Road in Livo­ call Paula at (734) 995- RECREATION Committee, 3088 Warren Avenue in Dear­ Cowan roads, west of Mer- and jogging patterns. Wear 4110. born Heights, has morning nia! Call (734) 462-0135. riman in Westland. RECREATION AND PUN Riversedge Drive North, loose-fitting clothing and arid afternoon classes for CHADD A recreational get-together Wayne 48184. Postmark FRANKLIN PTSA^ WESTLAND MUSEUM comfortable shoes. Light deadline for completed both 3- and 4-year-olds. The Franklin High PTSA is The Westland Historical weights and an exercise CHADD of Northwest for teens and adults who Registration has begun. Wayne County meets the are disabled is the second applications is June 15. seeking members. Member­ Museum is open 1-4 p.m. mat are suggested. Robert Call (313) 274-6270. ship is open to those who Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne Cassidy is the certified first Thursday of the Friday of each month at SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S YWCA READINESS care about the schools and Road, between Marquette Jazzercise instructor. Sign month throughout the the Westland Bailey Cen­ Suburban Children's Co-op school year at the Livonia ter. Call (734) 722-7620. The YWCA of Western community. Members need and Cherry Hill. Call (734) up at the front desk at the Nursery has openings in its Wayne County Early not have a student in the 326-1110. Westland Friendship Cen­ Civic Center Library, FIGURE SKATING 2-year toddler-parent class Childhood School Readi­ school. Price is $3 for stu­ ter or call (734) 722-7632. 32777 Five Mile; CHADD's The Westland Figure Skat­ on Friday mornings; 3-year FRIENDS MEET aim is to better the lives of ness Program is available dents, $5 for adults. Friends of the Westland TRAVEL GROUP ing Club formed an adult class Monday and Wednes­ to 4- and 5-year-old chil­ Checks should be made individuals with attention introductory precision day mornings; and the 4- Historical Museum meets 7 The Travel Group meets difficulties. Call (313) 438- dren. The YWCA is at payable to Franklin PTSA 12:45 p.m. every Friday in team. The team is for those year class/on Monday, and sent to 31000 Joy in p.m. on the second Tues­ 3099. 26279 Michigan in Inkster. days of January, March, the Westland Friendship yrho want to have fun with Wednesday and Friday Call (313) 561-4110. Livonia 48150. . other skating adults and afternoons/Classes run May, July, September and Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, T.O.P.S. get exercise. Practices are from September to May, CHARTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL PROGRAM November at the Westland unless a trip or program is Take Off Pounds Sensibly 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. AH Parents are required to The Academy of Detroit A free tutoring program for Meeting House, 37091 planned. Programs include No. MI28, a support group levels are welcome. Call help out at the school. All Westland, an students is offered at the Marquette, between New- speakers, films, celebration for weight loss, meets 6:30 (734)722-1091. classes are in the Newburg entrepreneurial and busi­ Salvation Army Wayne- burgh and Wayne roads. of birthdays and weekly p.m. Tuesdays at Good ness charter school, serves door prizes. There is a $3 Shepherd Reformed BAILEY CENTER POOL United Methodist Church Westland Corps Communi­ Call President Jim on Ann Arbor Trail kindergarten through sev­ ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Franklin at (734) 721-0136. membership fee for resi­ Church, Wayne Road and The pool at Westland's Bai­ enth grade. The school dents, $12.50 for nonresi­ Hunter in Westland. Call ley Center is on Ford at between Wayne and New- Westland. The program, 4- Everyone is welcome. biirgh. For more informa­ emphasizes a basic educa­ 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and dents. Call (734) 722-7632. Jackie at (734) 722-7225. Carlson. T.O.P.8. tion^ call April at (734) 522- tion with business and Thursday, is for students CARD GROUP Hdufs will be 4:30-7:30 8469, entrepreneurial skills. The Take Off Pounds Sensibly p.m. through June 11. ages 9 and older in Wayne, The Friday Variety Card school offers a foreign lan­ Westlarid and Romulus. FOR SENIORS No. M153 meets at 6:30 Hours will be noon to 3:30 PRESCHOOL FROORAM Group at the Westland guage class, music and art, For information on partici­ HEARING CHECKS p.m. Wednesdays a.t Opti- p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m. The Wayne-Westiand Com­ ,Every third Tuesday of Friendship Center meets at 2 p.m. People play euchre, mByes, Westland Super June 12-13, then the pool munity School District has Vision Center, 35184 Cen­ Will open for the season ongoing registration for the pinochle, bridge, Uno, : tral City Parkway, West- i •%•' » rummy and poker. Light with regular hours of noon preschool programs at Stot- § land. (734) 427-5200. •ii'iilif ,,-1.^^,.1¾. refreshments are served. Id 3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7:30 tlemyer Early Childhood Leader, Michele, (734) 422- p.m. daily. The outdoor • arid Family Development Call (734) 722-7632 for The Observer Newspapers welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community information or just show up 1726; secretary, Karen, pool is heated. Center, on Marquette (734) 729-6368. There is a water slide and between Wayne and Wild- groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor­to play cards. The Friend­ $ baby pool for kids age 3 wood. Programs include an mation beloio and mail your Hem to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, ship Center is at 1119 N. PUtUC SPEAKING and younger. There are early intervention pro­ Livonia, Ml. 48150, or by tax to 734-591-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday Jtfewburgh. The Westland Easy Talk­ birthday packages at $7 gram, Head Start, Kids/ for the folloiving Thursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE ers Toastmasters Club No. per person, including pizza, Plus Preschool, a pre-pri- The Wayne Ford Civic 6694 {formerly Holy pop, pool admission, mary impaired program Everii: League schedules its senior Smokema8ters) urges peo­ »•, and a T-shirt for and Sparkey Preschool. meal for people 50 and ple Who want to learn the PwtB mid Htm: birthday person. Registration is 8 a.m. to older 11:46 a.m. to 4 p.m. art of public speaking to a/ Middle School Night 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- Location; the first Sunday of each attend the club's weekly £ meetings 6:30 p.m. each k 6-9:89 p.m. Tuesdays, 208D month at the league hall, frith a diac jockey, pixxa on Wayne Road two blocks Thursday at Denny's UV0MA COOPRATIVt Restaurant, 7725 N. load pop. Admission is $1. . ThfUvQQia Cooperative south of Ford. Cost is $5 for Awitt toaaona will start the Attttftfoml fafo,! members and $7 for non- Wayne Road next to West- Nursery, a preschool for land Shopping Center. Call ifasek of June 21 and will be age* 3-4, is at 9601 Rub- members. Call (734) 728- 9 a at to noon Monday 6010. John Elbe at (734) 326- bard. ParenU learn with 5419. through Friday. Tleae are their children. Enrollment Use additional shett if heceesary WORK REFERRAL The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1999 'Austin Powers' dolls are latest action figure additions

BY CHRISTINA FU0CO huge. character's namejn the movie, STAFF WRITER we changed it in the package to. [email protected] In "Austin Powers: The Spy Yeah baby! Fat Man. In the movie, he's a' Who Shagged Me," Myers 400-pound Scottish guy and he Austin Powers fans who were has a flatulence problem." seduced by his charm and over­ reprises his role as the whelmed by his charisma and "International Man of Mystery" The Austin Powers, Felicity mass of chest hair can no^tffice while playing several other Shagwell and Dr. Evil dolls were him homer characters including Dr. Evil. It als6 tweaked a bit: "Some of the sayings can be McFarlane Toys, based in Ply­ also stars Heather Graham as mouth, is introducing a line of kind of risque\" he.said. "We did­ Felicity Shagwell, a CIA agent, n't want moras - they're the ones toys in conjunction with the and Elizabeth Hurley as June 11 release of "Austin Pow­ who have the wallets ••- (to be Vanessa Kensington, his wife. ers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" offended). If they're in a Wal- (PG-13). Austin Powers' life force, the Mart or a Kmart, that could be a little risquS for us. So we have The seven-piece set stars secret behind his libido, has been two versions (one for mass-mar­ Austin Powers in his red velvet stolen by his arch nemeois*, Dr. ket store and one for specialty suit and wearing his Union Jack Evil, Austin must travel back to stores)." undies; Felicity Shagwell, the the '60s to regain his mojer and sexpot CIA agent; Dr. Evil, save the world. Mass stores are those geared Austin Powers' arch nemesis; During the making of the toward families, stores like Toys Fat Man, a Scottish character, in dolls, the stars of the film were R Us, Wal-Mart or Kmart, while the movie; and "Mini Me," a able to approve or veto their life­ Spencer Gifts and Kay-Bee out­ clone of Dr. Evil gone awry. like creations. lets are considered specialty stores. They are available in area toy "This young lady (Heather 'A lot of people were worried and specialty stores. McFarlane Graham) she's an upcoming star, when we started*to do the toys; Toys in Plymouth is the world a rising star, she was really par­ they were wondering if this will headquarters and warehouse ticular," Hedstrom said. "We be a little risque for Wal-Mart or and not a store where items may STAFF PHOTO BY PAU IUTISCHMAN* sculpted maybe three or four Toys R Us because of some of the be purchased* heads. That's how we'll do it and stuff in the movie," said Hed­ MWe think this might be some- Look-alikes: Mike Myers was "instantly smitten" with the Austin Powers doll we'll send it to them. She looks strom, a Northville resident, who thing'that may bring us to the McFarlane Toys created, but it took four trys to create a doll that met with actress at them and says, 'No, I don't formerly lived in Birmingham. next level because of the power Heather Graham's approval. like this. Change the hair^or 'I "It's really no big deal. The behind this," said James Hed­ don't like the cheekbones, movie is rated PG-13. strom, senior vice president of change them." On the fourth try, movies, HBO series, and dolls. ber. The company had five picture. He's more like an ani­ "We've got support from every sales for McFarlane Toys. "This we got it right. She was really McFarlane Toys has also created months to design, market and mated look there, but we cap­ kind of retailer you can imagine thing is growing. We've got the dolls for The X-Files" movie and picky." produce the line. New Line Cine­ tured something. I think they from Spencer Gifts all the way to psychedelic kick right now. It's the rock band Kiss, among oth­ Mike Myers, however, was ma gave McFarlane Toys free did a beautiful job on these." the top: Wal-Mart, Toys R Us." really~e*h vogue." ers. instantly,smitten. rein on the project. An 18-inch version.of "Mini Depending on the store, the McFarlane Toys is owned by "I think he liked his stuff real­ They let us do what we want­ Me" will hit stores later this Austin Powers dolls range in Ahwatukee, Ariz., resident Todd Five-month project ly fast. I don't really think there ed; you look at Dr. Evil, for summer. Hedstrom explained price from $7.99 to $12.99. McFarlane, the mastermind McFarlane Toys was contract­ was too much we had to tweak," example, and you see how close that he expects, "Austin J2owers: "Todd McFarlane is a pretty behind the "Spawn" comic books, ed to produce the dolls in Decem­ Hedstrom said. it is," he said. "You look at the The Spy Who Shagged Me" to be unique guy. His big belief is give Different versions them the best quality at the low­ Not only do the dolls sit there est price possible," Hedstrom and look pretty, they speak. said. "Hasbro or Mattel, they Dolls spell success for McFarlane Toys However, because "Austin Pow­ probably would have had to sell ers" characters ooze sexuality, this thing at cost, for $9 or $8. there are G- and PG-13-rated We were able to sell it at a much BY CHRISTINA FUOCO kinhead," Anthony Perkins' Nor­ away from certain things start out the summer with versions of some of the dolls. lower price." —, STAFF WRITER man Bates from "Psycho," Hal­ because we don't want to be tat­ Austin Powers. You'll head into "Being in the toy business, [email protected] loween's "Mike Myers" and the tooed with that." the fall with 'Movie Maniacs' for This is going to be a busy year where we think kids maybe as For more information about "Scream" figure. Hedstrom still expects the Halloween, 'Yellow Submarine,' for Plymouth-based McFarlane young as 10 years old will be "Austin Powers," visit www. McFarlane Toys originally company to do well. the Johnny Depp/ Tim Burton Toys and its owner, Todd interested, we were a little ner­ austinpowers. com, or the dolls, passed on the "Sleepy Hollow" movie 'Sleepy Hollow' and our visit www. mcfarlane. com McFarlane. This is going to be our break­ vous," Hedstrom said. "This project, but the film's director, through year," he said. "We'll typical 'Spawn' lines." The toy manufacturer's 1999 Tim Burton, stepped in. line-up includes dolls in honor of "What happened was another the 30th anniversary of The smaller company that tries to Beatles' "Yellow Submarine," compete with us, they grabbed Ozzy Osbourne, creepy movie it," said Hedstrom. Tim Burton characters and the live-action found out about it, and when he BASKETBALL film "Sleepy Hollow," starring found out, he called Todd per­ Johnny Depp and Christina sonally and said, 'Why didn't you CAMPS Ricci. take the license? We wanted you CAMP James Hedstrom, senior vice to do it.' " HOTLINE president of sales for McFarlane The dolls will hit stores this (248) Toys, expects his company to fall. 377-0104 make a big splash with "Yellow The Ozzy Osbourne doll will Submarine." The dolls are due be available in late July or early Pr»«rtetf^«K£ ai Blue Cross/Hue SIMd out this-fall in conjunction with To r*g!»t*f W» M*tro Ovtrott, Hew**) August, right in the middle of For more and Holly Camp*. the re-release of the movie. his "Ozzfest" tour marking the "Each Beatle has a very dis­ final performances of Black Sab­ information tinct figure from the m«vie," he bath. said. "We grouped the Beatle "It's just one figure. We will be contact Rich : based on how we think they sell. conservative on the number, and John (Lennon) is with a blue it will sell out. That's what we 734-953-2069 meanie. George (Harrison), in want. You'll see that more in the terms of the hierarchy of The specialty stores like Spencer Beatles, might be the least popu­ Gifts," Hedstrom explained. 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Listings for the Religious News Detroit. He taught high school Should be submitted in writing for several years before attend­ no later than noon Friday for the ing Harvard Divinity School - next Thursday's Issue. They can where he earned a master of the­ be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, performs a£ St Michael's ological studies degree. He Uvonla 48150, or by fax at entered the novitiate in 1991 (/34) 591-7279. For more infor­ Fof moot, Jews and Jesus go together New Teetameat - according to Rose. and studied theology at Weston mation, call (734) 953-2131. like matzo balls and Christmas. If you Jews for Jesus is an independent mis­ Jesuit School of Theology in RUNJMAQf SALE agree with the notion, Jews for Jesus' sionary organization founded in 1973 by Cambridge, Mass. Lola Valley United Methodist music team, The Liberated Wailing Wall, Moishe Roeen. Now based in 10 countries, Kelly will say his first Mass at Church will have a rummage is out to prove you wrong— with a song. the organization's goal is to let Jewish 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at St. sale 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs­ The Liberated Wailing Wall will tell the people know that the gospel is for them - Valentine Catholic Church, day, June 10, and 9 a.m. to 1 story of Jews coming to believe in Jesus that belief in Jesus does not take away 14841 Beech Daly, Redford. p.m. Friday, June 11, at the through music, drama and personal testi­ one's Jewish culture and heritage. mony at 7 p,m; Thursday, June 24, at St. Mews for Jesus began as a slogan, WOMBTS AftLOW church, Delaware at Puritan in Marie Yates of Largo, Fla., will Redford. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon became a movement, then an organization Road, Canton. and now it is the generic name for the be the guest when Women's fmAWtERRY FESTIVAL For more informatioAT'call St. Michael tens of thousands of Jews who have come Aglow Westland/Canton Chapter Garden City Presbyterian at (734) 469-3333. to faith in Jesus in recent years," said meets 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Church will hold its annual Jews for Jesus developed Jewish gospel David Brickner, Jews for Jesus executive June 12, at AutoNatiots, 39600 Strawberry Festival 5-9 p.m. Fri­ style music a quarter of A century ago. director. "Our message is that Jesus is the Ford Road, Canton. day, June 11, at the church, They wanted music with a harmony and Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world. Yates has a unique way of 1841 Middlebelt Road, Garden rhythm that could blend their Jewishn ess - "We are Jews who think this is good sharing God's truths through her City. Festivities include straw­ with a message proclaiming Jesus as the news-to-teil everyone^ -life experiences. She ie~a Bible berry shortcake, ice cream, hot Messiah, The troupe was surprised to find The music team members consider teacher and co-author of "Learn­ and cold beverages, baked:goods, others enjoyed their minor key music, tod, themselves first Jews for Jesus evange­ ing to Recognize God's Voice." arts and crafts, children's games "Our music reflects may styles of Jewish lists and, secondly artists. Refreshments will be served at and more. and Christian worship," said team leader "We use music arid drama to tell the 9:30 a.m. For more information, FAITH INKUBATORS Tovya Rose. "We use a variety of instru­ Jesus, story - and all with a distinctly call Penni at (734) 261-5268. Rich Melheim, a Lutheran ments to achieve our sound, including the Jewish accent," said, Rose. MONOPOLY pastor, will present an energetic, piano, guitar, violin and dunbek (a Middle They also see themselves as communi­ Prince of Peace Lutheran insightful new way to do Confir­ Eastern drum). cators, ambassadors who promote under­ Church will host Life-Sized mation with youth, at a Faith "Some of the songs capture the poignant standing and reconciliation between Monopoly noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Inkubators Conference 8 a.m. to longing that has been a part of our syna­ The Liberated Walling Wad Christian and Jews. The Liberated Wail­ June 27, at the church, 37775 4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June gogue worship throughout the ages. Some ing Wall fills this role in a unique way. Palmer Road, Westland. The cost 11-12, at Holy Trinity Lutheran are in the style of the.Eastern European at an American Jewish wedding." Woven into its music program are short will be $5 per person for a half Church, 39020 Five Mile Road, klezmorim. Others are bursting with the All of the lyrics are taken from the Bible personal testimonies of how members hour of playing time. Proceeds Livonia. The free learning event same joyful exuberance you expect to find -the Hebrew Scriptures as well as the came to believe that Jesus is the Messiah. will benefit the Workcamp Mis­ will also include the Total Fam­ sion trip. For more information, ily Sunday School" and "Faith call (734) 722-1735. Stepping Stones" concepts. There call the Single Point office at (cost is $5), outdoor tennis 4:30 Patrick Kelly, a member of the The ordinations are part of FUEAMARKET also will be music, games and (248) 374-5920. p.m. until dark Tuesdays and Detroit Province of the Society of Province Days, a two-day gather­ Vendors are needed for a flea creative commercials modeled at Single Point also will host a Thursdays, at 1 Saturdays and Jesus, will be ordained to the ing of Detroit and Chicago market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur­ 6:30 p.m. June 11. To register, summer divorce recovery work­ 1-5 p.m. Sundays at Rotary Park priesthood by A. Edward Pevec, Province Jesuits at John Carroll day, July.10, at Good Shepherd call Faith Inkubators at (888) shop 7-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and biking to various locations auxiliary bishop of Cleveland, University. Reformed Church, Wayne at 55-FAITH. July 12-16, and 8:30 a.m. to 1 at 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Saturday, June 12, at Gesu The son of James and Mau­ Hunter roads, Westland. Space SINGLE POINT p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the church. reen Kelly of Redford, he is a costs $20. Applications are avail­ church. The cost is $25 in Church in University Heights, Single Point Ministries of ORDINATION Ohio. graduate of Bishop Borgess High able by calling Ray or Jackie Ward Presbyterian Church will advance or $30 for those who School and the University of Gagnon at (734) 722-7225. host Talk It Over 7:30-9:30 p.m. register the first night and $15 Friday, June 11, in Knox Hall of for those who are repeating the THE GAELIC LEAGUE IRISH AMERICAN CLUB the church, 40000 W. Six Mile workshop and have the books. M^ML is presenting ^k%& Road, Northville. Acts of the Free child care will be provided. iW THE IRISH MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA Tiff Apostles, Ward's high school The ministry also has volley­ W Saturday June 12th ^*P S cuH*He* Irish Entertainment all day on three stages. Featuring Odd Enough. Larry drama group, will perform Chris­ ball at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Larson, Charlie Taylor, Michael O'Brien and The Distractions, Wakes and tian drama skits. Coffee and Rotary Park in Livonia, a Light­ Weddings. |im Buckingham, Terry Murphy and Tom O'Halloran. lnnls Ceol, The better "temp" alternative! cookies will be served. There will house Cafe (coffee house) that The Diggers and tots more. Including An Irish Music Session & Irish Dance. be a free will offering and free meets 7-9:30.p.m. in Knox Hall Something for all ages! • Explore MW id«j* at Summer Odyssey, a There will be food and plenty of drink, and a gift shop shop on sighi! hands-on academic eitfrchmerU program especi

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS listings for vacation Bible 20601 Beech baly Road, Red- St. John's Lutheran Church is ST. TIMOTHY PfttSIYTtJHAN Children entering kindergarten the church, 5835 Sheldon Road, •schools should be submitted in ford. The program is for children accepting registration for its St. Timothy Presbyterian through sixth-grade-are invited Canton. SonCastle Faire will writing no later than noon Friday ages 3-12 and will include music, vacation Bible school, scheduled Church will host a Treasure to attend the Jungle Journey feature songs, skits, crafts, for the next Thursday's issue* Bible study, story time and "fun for June'21-25 at the church, Hunt Bible Adventure 9:30 a.m. vacation Bible school 9.30-11:30 games, Bible studies and snacks. They can be mailed, to -36251 snacks." There also will be a 13542 Mercedes, one block east Ho noon June 21-27 at the a.m. June 21-25 at Christ Our Everything will draw to a conclu­ Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or family hot dog party 6-8 p.m. of Inkster Road and south of the church, 16700 Newburgh Road, Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 sion at the closing program, a pyfax at (734) 591*7279. For June 25 and children will sing at 1-96 service drive, Redford. A Livonia. For more information Farmington Road, "Livonia, The musical event for the whole fam­ )•;' rtiore information, call (734) an outside picnic service on June light supper will be serveel at about the vacation Bible school, program will include Bible sto­ ily, at 7 p.m. Friday, June 25. 953-2131; 27. The cost is $5 per child or 5:30 p.m. each day. Classes for call the church at (734) 464- ries, drama, snacks, music, The cost is $5. To register or for EMMANUEL IMMERAN $10 per family. For rripre infor­ ages 3-adults will be 6-8:15 p.m.. 8844. games, crafts and preparing more information, call the Emmanuel Lutheran Church mation, call the church at (313) The theme is based on a Holy TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN health kits. To register, call the church at (734) 459-0013. will host the "Cross Roads" 534-4907. Land archeological dig, and Children are invited to come to a church at (734) 522-6830. ST. JAMBS PREMYTERUN Christian day camp by LORMM KREAN BAPTIST activities will include drama, "Treasure Hunt Bible Adven­ a St. James Presbyterian Church 9 am. to 3 p.m. June 14-18 at Children are invited to come and crafts, music, Bible stories and ture" where the Bible is the map OENEVA PRES1YTERIAN will have Its vacation Bible i • the church, 34567 Seven Mile explore the vacation Bible school games. To register, call (313) and Jesus is the treasure at Children ages 4 through the fifth school 9 a.m.. to noon June 21-25 Road, Livonia, The camp for chil­ "Jungle Journey" 9:30 a.m. to 538-2660 or visit the church Trinity Presbyterian Church, grade are invited to a castle at the church, 25350 W. Six Mile dren in kindergarten through noon June 21-25 at Ber'ean Bap­ office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. West Ann Arbor Road and Got- adventure set in merry old Eng­ Road, Redford. The school is for the sixth grade will feature a tist Church, 38303 Eight Mile weekdays. , fredson Road in Plymouth Town­ land. Geneva Presbyterian children ages 3 through sixth Week of games, crafts, water Road, Livonia. Children will see AOAK FAMILY WORSHIP ship. The vacation Bible school Church will have its vacation grade and costs $5 per child. For play, Bible stories and fun. The trees and vines, lizards an'd frogs, Agape Family Worship Center will be 9 a.m. to noon June 21-25 Bible school, SonCastle Faire, 9 more information, call the cost is $35 for the first child, $30 , . and other jungle stuff with the will have its vacation Bible for children entering kinder­ a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 21-25 at church at (313) 534-7730. for the second child and $25 for help of jungle guide N. DeAnna school 9 a.m. to noon June 21-25 garten through those entering each additional child; To regis- . Jones. There will be Bible stories at the center, 45081 Geddes fifth-grade in the fall. Wednes­ ter, call (248) 442-8822. and memory verses, crafts, Road, Canton. The theme will be day evening is family night with \L± RICE MEMORIAL "—^~~ -songs. fikit-g, gamps ftnd mnrp for "Vnggift Tales Part. II." For more. a family scavenger hunt, snacks. Chorus presents concert children entering kindergarten information, call (734) 397-035?. incredible obstacle course and a Rice Memorial United Methodist If you're into listening to har­ Hazlett, the chorus took first- Church will have its vacation through sixth-grade. For more MEMORIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST visit from "Washtenaw Jones." information, call (248) 477-6365. For more information, call (734) mony, the place to be Thursday, place honors in regional competi­ Bible school, "Gospel Rock," 6-8 Memorial Church of Christ will June 10, will be* Heritage Park tion last month, scoring 644 p.m. June 21-24 at the church, have its vacation Bible school, 459-9550. ••••••.' ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN in Farmington Hills. points, the highest score ever "Broadcasting His Light to the CROSSWtNOS COMMUNITY World," 9 a.m. to noon June 21- The Spirit of Detroit Chorus of awarded in Region 2 competi­ CrossWinds Community Church the Sweet Adelines International tion. They will now compete 25 at the church, 35475 Five will host SonCastle Faire, a will present at free concert- against Sweet Adelines choruses Mile Road, Livonia. For one vacation Bible school for ages 3 Gladden from page Bl under the stars, beginning at 8 from around the world at inter­ week, the church will become the through sixth-graders, 6:30-8:30 home of TV station WSFJ (We p.m. June 20-24 at the church, p.m. Also performing will be the national competition in Septem­ • Don't spill diet pop on the yell or throw a fit when you don't award-winning quartets Har- ber 2000 in Orlando, Fla. computer keyboard. get what you want. Shine for Jesus), with the junior 45701 Ford Road, Canton. There reporters broadcasting His light will be songs, skits, crafts, monix and Vocal Point. The chorus rehearses 7-10 • Don't ask for money to have If none of these suggestions The chorus has performed p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul's Pres­ your nails done. appeals to you, come up with to the world while enjoying games, Bible studies and snacks. crafts, music, games and other Children must be registered by throughout the metropolitan byterian Church, 27475 Five ;• • Don't ask to go to a movie some ideas of your own. You can area and has an extensive reper - Mile Road, Livonia. that starts at 10 o'clock at night. do it. But I'll bet you don't. activities. Classes also will col­ June 12. For more information : toire that includes songs from For more information, call • When you spill ice cream on Jack Gladden is a copy editor lect food for the Benevolence or to register, call (734) 981- Broadway to Motown, Big Band Pam Majewski at (734) 495-4049 the kitchen counter, clean it up. for The Observer Newspapers. He Food Closet. For more informa­ 0499. tion, call (734) 464-6722. to Jazz. or Carol McKee at (734) 459- • Don't scream, pout, argue, lives in Canton Township. CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Under the direction of LeAnn 3785.

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EMU signs Thlesmeyer Spartans blank Portage, Livonia Ladywood's four-year varsi­ BYBRADEMON8 come out strong the first five minutes," ty shortstop Sara Thiesmeyer, a SPORTS WRITER senior, has signed an NCAA letter-of- GIRLS SOCCER Kimble said. "As it turned out we won [email protected] the game in the first 10 minutes. intent to play softball next season for Eastern Michigan The Livonia Stevenson girls soccer lar seasortj but there are_still 28_people. "It was a disciplined win becausejve. ^KacTTo^playa disciplined style, and it University.- --•— —- team can-see -clearly nowT-«speciaily ~ on this team who believed/' worked." Thiesmeyer is an after all the rain and lightning had dis­ Portage, last year's Division II run­ appeared last night at Jackson's ner-up to Birmingham Groves, came in Stevenson's defense kept Portage's All-Catholic and All- front line from busting loose. The Mus­ Central Division Mehall Field. with a 23-0-2 record and averaging After two 15-minute weather delays tangs had few chances, but couldn't put selection. She has over five goals per game. the ball past goalkeeper Lesley Hooker. also received the — one in each half because of unsafe BurStevenson put the clamps on skies — the two-time defending state freshman sensation Lindsey Tarpley, "I know Tarpley, I've seen her play," Catholic League's Kimble said. "Our plan was to keep Scholar-Athlete champion Spartans scored twice in the and forwards Lisa Grubb and Emily Nick Brzezlnskl-Cathollc Central final 26 minutes to oust previously those three at bay and make our three award. Wiegand, a trio who had combined for win it up front. State Class A discus champion unbeaten Portage Central in the Divi­ 103 of the team's 133 total goals. Thiesmeyer "She's a legit play­ "Fox is probably the most underrated er," Ladywood coach sion I semifinals, 2-0. Junior Cheryl Fox, who has marked EMU signee Lindsay Gusick tallied the game-win­ defender in the state. She's a basket­ Bob Lulek said. "She's some of the state's most prolific scorers ball player and understand defensive been our most solid and most consis­ ner with 25:24 left on a pinpoint skip this year, kept Tarpley in check. Brzezinski pass from Dana White. pressure. She's probably the most com­ tent performer all year." "Number 11 (Fox) is a great defend­ petitive kid I've ever had. And we back Thiesmeyer hit .441 a year ago. Less than five minutes later, White er," Portage Central coach Pat Norman her up with a player like Andrea Sied. This season she is hitting .480 with scored from Gusick to put the game said. "Lindsey only got the ball only a It can't get any better back there right wins state 36 hits in 23 games, including two away. dozen times. She's our go-to person and now." homers and 23. RBI. She sporty a The victory puts Stevenson, now 16- when she gets the ball she can make Gusick and White, along with Megan 4-1 overall, in its sixth state girls slugging percentage of .747, things happen. Urbats andaBrianna Roy, kept the against Rochester Adams (20-2-2), 4 "We told her (Tarpley) not to turn offensive pressure up, particularly dur­ discus title \Journeyman win NIT p.m. Saturday at Plymouth Canton. and take her (Fox) on, just lay the ball ing the final 30 minutes. Stevenson beat Adams in last year's back because we hadn't seen a defend­ "Gusick gave us fits," Norman said. Posting five straight victories last title matchup, 3-Q. « BY BRAD EMONS er like her." "And Stevenson has experience in this SPORTS WRITER weekend, the Journeyman/Varsity Adams, meanwhile, Won the other The two teams were called off the type of situation although they may not [email protected] Ques/Easton Softball Club captured Wednesday^semifinal with a 7-1 win field and sent to the buses for the sec­ be the team they were last year. the 40th annual Springfield, Ohio over Grosse Pointe South. ond time of the night with 31:44 left in "It's their focus and continuous Nick Brzezinski didn't have his Class AA-A National Invitational "We've had some bumps along the the match. movement forward, along with their best day in the discus, but his men's slowpitch tournament. road this year, but I think that helped The rest seemed to rejuvenate the composure. And it's their strength of throw of 167 feet, 10 inches was Journeyman, which outlasted 20 us in the playoffs," Stevenson coach Spartans. schedule versus our strength of sched­ good enough to put the Redford teams from seven different states, Jim Kimble said. "A lot of people didn't "During the break we talked about ule is a big difference." Catholic Central senior in the maintains it No. 1 U.S. Slowpitch believe we could make it back again making the state semifinal a 30-minute And now it could be another bright, books as the 1999 state Class A Softball Association Class A ranking. after what happened during the regu- game and how important it was to sunny Saturday for the Spartans. champion. Dave Dbhanos, the tournament Not bad for a guy who couldn't MVP, batted .5*88 witht six homers let go of soccer and didn't come and 12 runs batted in to lead the way. PREP BASEBALL out for track until his junior year. Other team offensive leaders Brzezinski, a left-hander who included John Simpson, .706; Scott had dominated the event all sea­ son with a season-best toss of Hiller .688 with five, homers and 13 RBI; John Sampson, .688; Scott 186-1, found himself in a dogfight Janaek, .643 with five homers and 11 Churchill for first place at Saturday's state RBI; and Brian Donehue, .615. finals held in Midland. He edged runner-up Lamar Janaek, the left fielder, was named Campbell of Flint Carman- the tourney's top defensive player. Pitcher Scott Nastally won four bats alive Ainsworth by just two inches. ' games. -^ "In the past I had trouble foul* ing, so I wanted to get my first Journeyman won the championship throw in and it was around 158 final by forfeit over Aftershock, q (feet)," Brzezinski explained. Farfield, Calif, squad which had to at Oxford uTh,en I let go too early on my win twice to win the tournament, but next throw and it hit the fence. elected to fly back home to catch their Then I started playing head flight connection. games with myself and I was kind Other wins came against Sydney 1st district title of messed up." (Ohio) Micro, 21-4, as Hille went 4- The state meet pressure finally for- with four home/s and 10 RBI; hit him. Mercer Machine of Indianapolis since '77 season "The big thing about track is (Ind.), 13-12; Aftershock, 24-23; and that I didn't have great expecta­ Prestige/Calverts, 23-7. ' BY BRAD EMONS tions," Brezinski said. "So in com­ SPORTS WRITER petition I reallynever got nervous' East All-Stars named [email protected] or never expected much." Westland John Glenn senior right­ Make room in the trophy case. But on his fourth attempt and hander Dale Hayes and Livonia Livonia Churchill's baseball team trailing at that stage, the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Brzezinski made his' Stevenson third baseman Roy Rabe, claimed its first district championship winning throw. both All-Western Lakes picks, have in 22 seasons by winning the Division I been named to the East roster for the title Saturday at Oxford. "I hadn't thrown against him !. Michigan High School Baseball The Chargers, exploded for eight (Campbell) and I guess he threw bad at the regional," Brzezinski Coaches Association All-Star game runs in the top of the seventh inning to said. "I was just happy to win." Tuesday, June 22 at Tiger Stadium. oust Mega Conference Red Division co- Track is more or less a hobby champion Garden City, 16-7, in the for Brzezinski, an All-State tight Spring hockey champions title matchup after surviving a slugfest end on CC's state championship against Wayne Memorial in the semifi­ • Outscoring their opponents 99-5 football team who will play this nals, 13-10. fall at Duke University (he en route to a 12-0 record, the Livonia Churchill (15-15 overall) makes its Pee Wee House Penguins captured reports Aug. 13). first.regional appearance since 1977 the 1999 Spring Pepsi Showdown He had to be convinced* by House League title (Blue Division) at thjs Saturday against Monroe (20-13 assistant CC coach Gene Grewe the Suburban Hockey Training Cen­ overall) in. the regional semifinals at to come but and throw. ter in Farmington Hills. * • . ••• /* Southgate Anderson. During a normal spring as a "Our 15 wins, is the best we've had Members of the Penguins include: youth, Brzezinski played club soc­ here since 1984/' veteran Churchill cer. Justin Stadler (captain), Chris STAFF PHOTO BY LU CAKNEGffi skipper Herb Osterland said. "We "I had been talking to him since Attard, Steve Eckert, Scott Stevens, wanted to be a factor in our (Western) Frank Gribeck, Tim Wilson, Nick Back-to-back: Livonia Churchill left-hander Andy Shoemaker got his freshman year and you could division this year and even with our see because of his size he was Dahlstrom, Brian King, Corey Quen- record (4-6), we were very competitive. a win and a save in Saturday's district triumph at Oxford. neville, Ryland Phelps, Alex Bokas, more suited to track and football Once that passed, we talked about the Alan Fritsch, Tony Rini, and goalies than soccer — it was a foregone district. going in after beating the Cougars ear-' ly a hitters' paradise w'ith its short Nick Hill and Mike Layne. tier in the year, 7-1. c porches — 320 in right field and barely conclusion." Grewe said. "I think "Now we're just glad to be going to the discus is just a beautiful The coaching staff includes Bob Oxford, assigned by the Michigan 315 in dead center. the regional. It doesn't really matter event and you could see he had Stadler, Bob Hill and Dave Quen- who we play. Our guys will be loose." High School Athletic Association to Churchill collected 30 hits on the neville. day, not to mention eight homers potential. I've coached a long time Although Garden City had a lofty 19- host the tournament after five area and he's thrown 30 feet farther •The Livonia Pee Wee Predators 5 record, Churchill had confidence schools balked at hosting, was certain­ Please see CHARGER BASEBALL, C4 than any other kid I've coached claimed the Pepsi Showdown Spring and 20 feet farther than any kid Hockey championship (Red Division) I've seen." Sunday with a 5-1 victory over the Varsity Lincoln-Mercury Flyers in the District champs: Brzezinski qualified for the* finals at Suburban HockeyTraining The Churchill state meet in the discus his junior Center in.Farmington Hills. year, but missed making the jers were finals (at 139 feet). John Clarey scored twice and Matt all smiles Satur­ This season he made dramatic Kahkonen tallied the game-winning day after captur­ improvement. goal. Brandon Mishowski and Ryan "Coach Grewe keeps a close eye Burke had the other Predator goais. ing their first districtchdmpi- on all the throwers," Brzezinski The Livonia Predators', who fin­ said. "If we're not throwing well, ished 11-1 in the league and 16-1-1 otiship since he'll put in new techniques and overall this spring, reached the play­ 1994with a 2-1 new drills. He puts in a lot of off final with a 7-0 shutout of the victory over Gar­ time with us. It's repetition and Predators. den City at confidence." Rounding out the Livonia Predators Oxford.The Brzezinski also qualified in the roster: Nick Vella, Ben Hoyt, David shot put where ho throw 52-8, Bartkowiak, Stephen Streicher, Dan Chargers move just missing the finals by throe Furca, Mike Yaroch, Tom Korch, Sam on to the regional inches. His season best is 54-1. Hoyt, Daniel Restum and goaltender semifinals Satur­ "What made Nick better is that Ryan Dennett. day at Southgate he had a lot of throws," Grewe. John Restum is the Head coach. Andersori. See ; said. "You could see he had all the Assistant coaches include Jim Den­ story on page C2. tools last ycni'eHe's a pretty gift* nett and Dave Bartkowiak. The team ed athlete. And he's real dedicat- manager is Lmura Burke, while the equipment manager is Terry Hoyt. Ploftse see NICK.CS i*M*imm^i^***^*m w m>im«w wm' mmmm mmmmmmm mm

«*&*> ThtObtrvtr & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 10,1999 T^" ers snapped, finished 16-17 overall. "It waa a disappointing finish for us," Patterson said, ^VVe're a better team than what we Hardwidge put the ball showed day-in and day-out. We HHh* hand* of the freahman had flashes this year, but not dibber and Meghan Misiak put frequent enough. It's back to the Mr|b a performance beyond her drawing board next year." Garden City defeated Livonia Uk gave up just three hit* Franklin in the semifinals earli­ Jo-^he championship final as er in the day, 2-1, without get­ J^jaaia Churchill captured .its ting a hit off Patriot junior ^ district title since 1904, and hurler Tara Muchow. : enly it* second in school history, GC scored twice in the first as with a 2< 1 victory Saturday over Tiffany Bako and Talbot crossed Garden City in Oxford. the plate. The two runners Churchill (17-14 overall) scored thanks to a walk, a pair of moves into the Division I region­ fielders choices, a sacrifice fly by al semifinal this Saturday at Wright, a hit batsman followed Southgate Anderson to face Lin­ by one of Franklin's five errors coln Park (21-6 overall). in the game. *JThi8 team was just real set on Franklin (13-19 overall) got a winning this," Hardwidge said. - run back in the fourth when *We felt we had a good shot Kelly Young walked, stoled sec­ because the draw was in our STAFF PBOTO BY EUZMtTB CASNKU ond, advanced to third on a favor and we were well focused. Game of tag: Garden City's Angle Bako (right) puts the groundout anfT scored on an "We also had a good week of error. practice and we worked hard to glove on Franklin baserunner Sarah Knopsnider in Talbot struck out three, patch up our weaknesses. We Saturday's district semifinal at Oxford. walked four and hit two batters worked on hitting. We fielded to pick up the victory. and hit the ball better today." Churchill then scored the on the ball," Derwich said. "She- Muchow fanned eight in tak­ - NCisiak (10-8), who struck out game-winner in the fifth. hit the corners and her rise (ball) ing the loss. eight and did not walk a batter, Stephanie Doyle was hit by a was working today. That was Churchill senior Adrienne did; not get flustered even after pitch. She took second on a everything. She kept it out of the Doyle blanked Wayne on one-hit giving up three hits in the fourth passed ball and advanced to power zone." en route to an 11-0 victory, in the inning and suffering a scraped third on a wild pitch. Cougar coach Barry Patterson other semifinal game. knee while trying to field the Derwich brought her home also came away impressed with Kelly Kirk's single broke up final out in the bottom of the with a single, her third hit of the Misiak. Doyle's ho-hit bid with two outs sevjenth. day. "She had good velocity and in the sixth. ttrfloirtt Tu<»a%y,"Jw>n>-¾¾ *t tflMfajif "We've been pitching her more Misiak then retired six of the excellent control," he said. /, f •IfUmtjM••»*««tf• ThurttOft V» KIMMM mm f\ iii< t^twAwm h^-^-k^tg.-tM ^^^^w k . Doyle (7-6) struck out eight .1½^ nv Y». Mritriipt ^^pn^iii vfwn^m9*f' and more as her control gets bet­ final seven batters she faced. Talbot, the GC starter, pitched and did not walk a Wayne bat­ RiwnrfW, 10 *JIC; £*rt€tOrtAfrport. v*, ter;" Hardwidge said. But with two-out in the bottom well enough to win, giving up ter. -'y^jnuprtfciwan'**, .-"'•; Churchill jumped out to a 1-0 of the seventh, Wendy Hankin- just four hits while allowing ;' -. a*aa«aa«awaj» *"*. Appfwhsttaty -i three walks. Churchill, meanwhile, racked lead in the first inning. son gave GC hope when she up 12 hits. . pjn.wmm acVaacaa' to «*# atat* «** city mm**,W.'mmt Pt>m*m'1lf»m»' Lead-off batter Sallie Kuratko reached base after her tapper to "What you see today is a mir­ MftflMfe Tt»aa*ay> June.15 * $cutfcaa«a - Kelly Stahley collected three ACMw^ V* «www^s*^iiai.aj>iik.. walked and senior catcher the mound could not be fielded ror of our season," Patterson AAdarawt v*. enrtfflndata najtonal ttaihtypR hits, including an two-run dou­ •' otiMMiMMiNa.' 4aak AMUwmHiu^ni • Kristin Derwich slapped a ball cleanly by Misiak. said. "One defensive error ble arid RBI single. just in front of the plate. The Churchill freshman, who always seems to cost us a run or wwaiBww '.." 2'AQ pjn, (WMnv iMMM* t»-tti»..iWa» an important game. And we just Adrienne Doyle doubled twice, <^vt«riMte iwWtntw, Mu+.-iM tt ^* tta- Kuratko was able to score on seraped-up her knee on the play, while Derwich and Sarah Hen­ mtmmmMm •:-.. the play after the Cougars made was then sent to the bench who didn't hit. We've lost seven one- W^W^Wjy i^ l^WI^BW^ VlRl ^V4HWi^^"^P T^mW miw^^f . nessey each contributed two hits. •^MNhMlftt Utofli* C1araoc«v«J# v». of 9» fa** ragfawt <)hawS at Ltn«(n( ; WtoMm Sun m Mte-Mw P«fc, »15 tun. Sarah Talbot and a fielders the game. crowns. The Cougars, who had a ErlKwttVi-(Mt&mi9n0ootm cftmpton)* wa* *•» *fc tJMotw oct n.met*- choice groundout by Carly four-game winning streak The kids worked all season to "Meghaix had good movement win a district," Hardwidge said. §m tomi, 8c46 |M«.i Wwf A*« a^ Wright. tMtmMM A^rifc 4b «k.' *mi ilkaitfa db Skfltf flbiW , "We listed the 10 top reasons for ww** rp*t v PA IPMR m fvp#fpn^. i winning a district." 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4- i- t •-' i - The Observer & decent rid THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1999. Freshman Aittama captures 9th in Division I

BY BRAD EMON8 her first varsity season. junior Jessica Makowski, 112- son said. "We had some of our SPORTS WRITER bemoovOoe.homeconun.net "She'll go places if she keeps • QIRLS QOLF 113-225. best rounds here. working and keeps her head on Four of Stevenson's top five "The girls golf has gotten Freshman Heidi Aittama straight," Laskowski predicted. return next season. incredible the last three or four "She has so much tournament an 807. (Farmington Unified made her first appearance in the took 12th with an 866.) "The other thing that hurt us a year*." Division I state girls golf tourna­ experience already. And she After shooting 414 in Friday's little was our. inexperience," The top nine team •finishers ment a memorable one by earn­ really rises to the occasion." Wagner~said. "With the excep­ included newly crowned champi­ ing a ninth-place individual fin­ Kim Benedict of state runner- opening reound, the Spartans tion of Mara, who was there at on Coldwater (686), runner-up ish Saturday at Forest Akers up Rochester Adams took medal­ shaved 21 strokes off their open­ the state meet as freshman, Clio (692), Portage Central (717), (West Course) in East Lansing. ist honors with 74-78-152, edg­ ing round with a 393 on Satur­ nobody else had been in this sit­ Saline (731), Northville (747), Aittama shot rounds of 85-84 ing Farmington Hills Mercy day for an 807 total. uation. Grand Rapids Forest Hills for a 36-hole total of 169. sophomore Erin Borowiec, who "The course was set up pretty "But we had a great time and Northern and Greenville (757 "It was fantastic, what a week­ shot 80-73-163, by one stroke. tough, more so than anything we it was an honor getting there. each) and Grand Rapids Catholic end for Heidi," Churchill coach Mercy, bolstered by the faced this year," Stevenson coach We hope to make it .back next Central (761). Sharon Laskowski said. "She put Borowiec sisters, Erin and Jen­ John Wagner. "We also didn't year." Senior Katy Zimmerman led away her driver after the first nifer, won its first-ever team have practice round. The greens Ladywood with 87-85-172, just hole and went with the 3-wood. title with a 678 total. extremely fast and we probably Ladywood girls 10th three strokes from the top 10. She hits it long and hits it Jennifer, a senior, was third faced more shots to elevated In the Division II state'meet "Katy has improved a lot over straight. overall with 79-81-160. greens than we had all year." last weekend at Forest Akers the season and has been very "To shoot 84-85 on the West Adams finished second in the Senior Mara Mazzoni led (West Course), Livonia Lady- consistent," Ferguson said. Course is phenomenal. There team standings with 714 fol­ Stevenson with a 184, carding wood was 10th overall with 383- Other Ladywood scorers were a lot of big oak trees and it lowed by] Grand Blanc, 732; Ann 100 on Friday. She bounced back 384-767. include Rebecca Andersen, 100- was up and down, very hilly. Arbor Huron, 759; Harper Woods with an 84 on Saturday. It was Ladywood's first state 97-197; Mary Griffin, 94-104- There was also trouble with Regina, 775; Traverse City Cen­ Other Stevenson scorers finals appearance since 1990 198; Betsy Rais, 102-98-200; and water. It was a really challeng­ tral, 769; Brighton, 791. included junior Carli Heppner, when Laskowski was the Blaz­ Gretcheh Siebert, 105-106-211. IUai t*pfir**» ing course." ers' varsity coach. Livonia Stevenson, the West­ 99-101-200; sophomore Katie Siebert was battling a sore left the Although just a ninth-grader, ern Lakes Activities Association Carlson, 106-100-206; junior "It was really a team effort," wrist during the final weeks of Aittama was not overwhelmed in champions, fmi shea eighth with Laura Haddock, 109-108-217; Ladywood coach Randy Fergu­ the season. liatt.'ii*'' P**?iff** CC netters place 7th in Midland •. - I^ywo*d improve 1» ' 11*19 with tw« TOtefiN •eett i*m*m On (ftte*) def. Evan Saturday to tfc* **te high, $: Koorty-CoWwCNp Mi (Q.P. South), Paul Bozyk probably never freshman, beat Traverse City •dboo! MAhaU touzaaaMt •A-"**';;:;y-:"y^ ••;:•'•'' thought his position as Redford Central's Zack Fivenson (7-5, 6- district it hMtMt 1. JMflaiflfftwfe • DIVISION I MEET . w*tort jasper (QJ».; South*, e*. >aj . for a future in the medical field. else?) an injury caused him to losing to Birmingham Brother 4, ft*} An* After .tan***: amf vtart 1st DmuM tuty (Roclwttaf), e-0, 6- '• retire in the second set of a dufcbed Detroit Coalay, to- •»**•*, 1» «•*»;©. feftftMMr.il; Bozyk, a Kalamazoo College Rice's Carl Hinshaw (6-3, 6-0). %r.-.<: .:: ••';'/;, vv.-:V A lost to D*vM B«r*{MMirMtDow), 3- third-round match against No. 2 Atallah finished. 15-8, 11-5 since ?. fMfcrt&tto* CMKSSI, |ifc *. * tmm -rnkm; Jortojs Rich (Jackson). 6-1,6-2; fcwrt to still real stiff. graduation) and for a lot of pro­ the refipoal at 10 turn. {Ptotsar) •K.-Te^j'OiwIe fUMliMUv)','' Ryon FonrtW-Chrii 2*lr>*f (Mltfftnd seventh at the Division I state meet on Friday and Saturday at "My right leg locked on me on grams that's absolutely debilitat­ The winnert of 'each .4*, 7-5,**• mi * Mw» abow («e#>: "00W)(«, M. game meet. for a quarterfi­ <*,***• yttotrmh (S>: SoutftK 3-6. the Midland Community Center. a serve and between games I ing," JJozyk said. "We were two IN* ftoata+Ak* *ay {tte. 2): art..'. iced my knee. I tried to play nal berth at 2 p-m. , *3i ftp, * Mfta Menni (MkSand M^eAiwot^rtAow C^ki^t (T.C/CofV Catholic League rival Birming^ spots off the pace from where we 0©W) d*f, Zaettary Abramson (W. trot), 6-2, 6-4; dot; Bryant Mtnntng- ham Brother Rice was first with ^through it but then it locked on finished last year and I'm proud 'BtoSfflfttWli'e-?, •!-•; "";' imar\ woloU1 (Hon),>l, 4«, 6-1; lost 25 points, followed by Midland me again." of that." "iisvi. JBMMM; Rfcfehifd Msnryjofai: to Joff CorricoChirts Breoo (Rteo), 2-6; Down with 21. CC finished with Bozyk can't understand why Bwacnoaek (G.P. South) -Sef.Juitfn •'fs..'.:.'•:".';". •••'••':',•';. -\ 10, one behind sixth-place Findling, who finished the year Srnmt^eact CafMMyer (Rice), 6-2, 2-6, Ryon CttofMott Ro* (Mo. 3JJ dot. 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between the three of the four teams in three including a double and two RBI; Greenleaf, two games. hits and three runs score; and Odom, two hits and "Our guys did a very good job today and I'm three RBI. proud of them," Osterland said. "They were here Shawn McDsniel clubbed a two-run homer and early and they were ready to go. They were all added a solo shot for Wayne (4-18). business. You could see it in their demeanor." Matt Mackiewicz, John Farris, Jeremy Overton > F The Chargers got to GC ace Robby Hudson early, and Scott Teasdale collected two hits apiece for the building a 6-3 lead through five innings before the Zebras. crown Cougars closed the gap to 8^7 with fouivrun surge Mackiewicz contributed a solo homer in the fifth in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a two-run and Karris added a three-run blast in the'sixth. homer by Angelo DiMichele followed by Dan Justin Smoes, the Wayne starter, took the loss. Childs'solo homer. Shoemaker, who pitched the final 3¾ innings in But Churchill put the game away with an eight- relief of Draughn, got the victory. ional next run surge in the seventh as three GC relievers "Both Draughn and Shoemaker, two seniors, couldn't stop the bleeding. '• , • were very instrumental in us winning today BY DUNCAN E. WHITE .Rob Wilson and Andy Blackmore each knocked because they gave us valuable innings in each 8PORT8WRITER in four runs to lead Churchill. Blackmore had four game," Osterland said. hits, including a double, while Wilson contributed dwhite®oe.homecomni.net Garden City's 6-foot-10 Justin Ockerman cer­ *• • » a three-run homer and RBI single. i tainly impressed Livonia Franklin (5-23 overall) ; The Plymouth Salem baseball Josh Odom added a pair of solo homers, while and coach Jim Karoub in other semifinal. team came unraveled in the fifth Tim Greenleaf, Eric Lightle and'winning pitcher- Ockerman, the sophomore right-hander, tossed a inning of itejlistrict final against Brad Bescoe had two hits apiece. three-hit shutout. He struck out eight, hit three Livonia Stevenson on Saturday Greenleaf finished with two RBI, while Bescoe batters and didn't issue any walks. as the Spartans went on to a 14- scored three runs. "Those were all rips," Osterland said of the "He (Ockerman) is as good a sophomore as I've 9 win. seen, maybe better than Ryan Anderson (Seattle's • The victory puts the Spartans homers. "There were no cheap ones. Since the mid­ STATF PHOTO BY PAUL HUKSCHMANN No. 1 draft pick in 1998) at that age," Karoub said. (20-9 overall) against host dle of the season our batting average has been going up." "He throws a little harder and shows more poise on Brighton (34-5 overall) in the Happy day: Phil Szumlanski (left) gets a hug from Livo­ the mound." pivision I regional semifinal nia Stevenson teammate Brad Buckler during Satur­ Bescoe worked the first 4¾ innings before giving beginning at 10 a.m. this Satur­ way to Justin Draughn and lefty Andy Shoemaker, Franklin's only hits — all singles — came off the day. * day's Division I district conquest vs. host Salem. who earned the save, each going 1¾ innings. bats of John Nagle, Tom Jones and David Word. • Following a dramatic 8-7 last- Hudson, who singled four times, took the loss. Minch and Hudson each had two hits for GC. teams into a lopsided victory for The uncompromising heat and Jerry Minch added three hits. Ironically, there were no homers in the game. inning win over Plymouth Can­ the Spartans. longevity of the game, caused by non earlier in the day, host In the semifinal, Churchill survived four Wayne Tony Saia, Franklin's starter, gave up five runs ;Salem started quickly, scoring "They did have a few hits that the umpire's small strike zone, homers to advance to the final. over three innings to take the loss. Reliever Joe four first-inning runs. inning but we just made it made for a long day for both Blackmore, the second baseman, had three hits, Ruggiero allowed two runs in four innings. Stevenson, however, evened worse," Rumberger said. teams and Rumberger acknowl­ including a two-run homer and three RBI. The Patriots hurt themselves with three errors. •the score in their half of the first Rock pitchers hit two batsmen edged it. Other Churchill hitting stars include Lightle, "We didn't hit and we didn't execute in the field," by utilizing speed on the base and walked two more. An easy "That just made the game like three hits and three RBI; Bescoe, three hits, Karoub said. ;paths and well-placed hitting. pop fly (which would have ended it was," he said. "Some teams ; "We had to hit to win," sai^ the inning) was also lost in the like to just sit there and take, ^Stevenson coach Harv Weingar- sun by an outfielder. take, take, but I don't like to den, whose team has won 13 of "It was that kind of ballgame walk a lot. We're here to play Shamrocks (32-1) keep rolling its last 15 games. "And we did." for us," Rumberger added. baseball. Sophomore catcher Brian "We've played games this year Weingarden said his squad is What started as a five-team Division I baseball The Shamrocks had just as easy a time in Tues­ playing some of its best baseball Campbell led Stevenson in an hour-and-twenty minutes." throughout the day (six-for- The final game, which began district at Redford Catholic Central on Saturday day's Operation Friendship game, beating PSL of the season. turned into a two-team format. champion Mumford, 21-3, at University of Detroit- "Right now we are," he added. seven). He was 3-for-3 in the at 1:45 p.m., didn't end until "We've been playing well, but championship final. 5:30 p.m. Two Detroit Public School League teams pulled Mercy. Brad Buckler allowed three • STEVENSON IS, N. FARMINQTON 8: out before the tournament began, and a third, Senior Casey Rogowski and junior Matt Loridas this is the best we've played all The Spartans captured the semifinal by season." runs on nine hits with a walk failed to show. Not long after the first pitch each hit grand slam home runs in the first inning and a strikeout to earn the win unloading for 16 hits to eliminate error- against CC was thrown, Detroit Cooley probably when the Shamrocks jumped to a 16-0 lead. The Salem was thwarted from its prone North Farmington. wished it stayed home, too. sixth district title in the 1990s, for Stevenson. He got relief help game ended after four innings due to the mercy from Roy Rabe, who worked the Campbell and Steve Anderson each having won in '90, '91 and '93- went 3-for-4 and combined for five RBI. CC, the No. 1 ranked team in Division I, beat rule. final two innings. '95. Stevenson jumped out to an 8-4 lead Cooley, 20-0, in what was billed as the champi­ < Winning pitcher Anthony Tomey allowed no hits Steve Gordon, who came in onship game, only because there weren't any other "We didn't pitch well today," after two Innings; and walked one with seven strikeouts in three said Salem coach Dale Rumberg- during the third inning for Rabe, the winning pitcher, helped his games to be played. The game was called after five Btarter Chris Trott, took the loss own cause with a solo homer. innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. innings. er, whose team finished 16-17 The Shamrocks are now 32-1 overall. overall. "That, and we made for Salem. Rabe pitched five innings, allowing Senior Mark Cole went 3-for-3 with two RBI and some uncharacteristic errors, Gordon allowed six runs on six earned runs on six hits. Mike Byberg sophomore Charlie Haeger was 2-for-2, including a The Shamrocks' district championship sends five hits and two walks. He finished up. , double, with two RBI. them to the regional Saturday at Southgate to play that cost us. We had plenty of Garry Penta. the North starter, lasted opportunities but we just didn't struck out three. Winning pitcher Bob Malek struck out seven of Dearborn and face its ace pitcher, Ryan Golem/the Joe Rizzi went 3-for-4 with a 3- 1¾ innings. He gave up five hits, but all capitalize on them." the funs were unearned. Evan Feldman the nine batters he retired, allowing no hits and Detroit Tigers' 28th round pick in last week's The decisive fifth inning, in run homer to lead the Rocks and Mike Barnett also took turns on the one walk in three innings. .- Major League Draft. which Salem allowed eight runs offense with Nick Eicher hitting mound for the Raiders. North made a perfect 4-for-4 with a home run Sophomore Charlie Haeger struck out five in two The winner meets the Livonia ChurchilLMonroe on six Stevenson hits, turned an eight errors. 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SHOT PUT Brant Hauck (Churchill) 41.0. Brian Hlnanan (Q*dtn City) 2:03.6 Nick Brw!n»ki (R«tford CC) 54-1 Jeff Frederick (Farmington) 41.4 Nick O'Ke^(RodMOC^) 2.-04,0 Mffce Morris (Redford CC) 51-5 Ryan Thomas (Salem) 41.7 NteK Alton (S«teffl) ij&M> , /': John Kava (Redford CC) 51-3¾. Chris Kalis (Canton) 41.7 *,S0vSSgjp|| RUN Mike Gaura (Churchill) 49-5 100-METER DASH Nick Alton (Satem>4:i?,8 '••'. Lou WMoughby (Redford CC) 4»4 Kevin Woods (Harrison) 10.9 - Jon Little (S«teit»)4:i3J& '.. Guy Diakow (Churchill) 48-11¾ Carry I Anglinl Bishop Borgess) 10.9 Josh 8urt Pat Johnson (Salem) 11.1 Ed Tray nor (Garden Crty) 4:27.6 DISCUS high hurdl«« in tfcja Kwarne Hampton (Wayne) 11.1 Joe Veretlen <9teV*r*on);4:3Q.l Nick Bfzetfnski (Redford CC) 186-1 L*i*sActi* Mike ShulllSalem) 11.2 Donnfc Warner {S**n):4;s?.Q'' . Scott Genord (Thurston) 159-7 Dustin Gress (Farmington) 11.2 Manvir GUI (Salem) 4;34£ meet ind «j*a *4k*h#£s4 Guy Olakow (Churchill) 157-10 Chris Mason (Salem) 11/2 -r- Dustin Willim (Stevenson) 156-1 Mike Lenardon (Stevenson) 11.2 Chur*wu?s .fm^km, 'mml SjBS^fW^S^Si S> H^S5fJS>:^ ' S|SB^Bj^^BJS\w.- ^)B;^SS^- , Mike Morris (Redford CC) 152-2 DanJ*s»(R«*wJCC)*:».3 200-METER DASH JiOi CurtlM (NO>raCC)»:37.1 auHtof ocsL IM Ukt IIM JSMSBSIS^ Kurt Pfankuch (Stevenson) 142-0 Kevin Woods (Harrison) 22.2 NickAI!»n(8«tern)*4i.i. tighten up aad sra# scxatclMMi' Lou Willoughby (Redford CC) 136-7 Ryan Kearney (Churchill) 22.5 A«#t Matt Dory (Rtdtord CC) f.42.0 n^anthe300-iart«Thuniks, Andy Brandt (Salem) 137-0 MikeShulUSatem) 22.5 Ed Trayrwr (0*fd«n CltyV9:45^ Higja Jess.' Steve Migllore (Harrison) 136-5 Todd Anthony (Farmington) 22.5 ' "We got to the state,* Astatiax Jon Little (Stttem) 9:44.9 i* the 3,200 Charlie Rozum (Redford CC) 134-7 Jason Bilach (Farmington) 22.8 said, "and he wan the pwijhsrt Joe Vereil»n(Steveri«on) 9:48.4 in tfc* bag jtittgp HIGH JUMP Devin White (Churchill) 22.8 irttfcsfiiniedf^^ Eric Bohn (Stevenson) 9^1.3 21 feet, 8 inch** S«tixr£ay to naries in the highs tn«»M Chris Kalis (Canton) 64 Mark Ostach (Farmington) 22.9 No Class A firb teams from Josh Burt (Franklin) 10:03.8 record a tturd-plaes fUusfe tit third in the semis in the hij»1». Jordan Chapman (Canton) 64 Dustin Gress (Farmington) 23.1 U*e ai»t leored to the meet. Joe Robinson (Churchill) 10:08.7 "Then he was leading the Layne Bodily (Farmington) 6-2 Andre Davis (Harrison) 23.1 400-METER RELAY — Urania ffiurchffi suffered y Ryan Kearney (Churchill) 6-2 Scott Genord (Thurston) 23.2 . He ran the 110-meter hur­ finaU at murdTeTelgW wfean Farmington Harrison 43.5 major disappointment in the Aaron Velthoven (Redford CC} &0 Joe Frendo (Garden City) 23f2 dles in 14.66 second* to take he pulls it again and shut tt Farmington 43.8 meet, held at Midland/when : : Juan Cortes (Canton) 6-0 Cory Harris (Franklin) 23.2 fourth in that event and lead .down.". '- _ ; ••'••'..:': Ryan Silva (Salem) 6-0 North Farmington 44.0 runner-up hurdler Ryan Kear-• Jamie Bonner (Canton) 23.2 v Kearney pushed ov«r jijajtr- Plymouth Ganton 44.0 his team to a I7th-placc tie Brad Tucker (Harrison) 5-11 400-METER DASH ney jiiaJtal 1 hamstring muscle die and was diaqu»Jme4, fie Bishop Borgess 44.1 with 11 points, Joe Damen (Redford Union) 5-11 Jerry Gaines (Canton) 50.3 in the fiasls of the 110-meter was worked on by the tMSn's Oave Brown (Redford Union) 5-11 Kevin Schneider (FrankiinjSO.6 800-METER RELAY Lutheran Westland was the highs and had to drop out pf LONG JUMP Farmington 1:30.9 trainer, but was UikahlA to Matt Freeborn (Stevenson) 51.0 only area Class C tecum to score tnB'IsjiSS'."-''-.'•..'.••':.;; .-':'-•'';'. ••.race.:;-., -•.y--'-'':'•"*'4:• ^:-^^--•••••*,:•'••"•' RyanOllinger (Lutheran VVestland) 218 Anthony Beal (N. Farmington) 51.6 Livonia Churchill 1:32.6 , on the boys' side. c Eric Scott (Churphill) 21-3 Gsbe Coble (Salem) 52.2 Redford Bishop Borgess 1:31.2 *1 4on't know who feels Detroit Mumford'a Johnsie 1 Or the girls side, either, for '' Kwame Hampton (Wayne) 21-4 .. Mike Millat (N. Farmington) 52.0 Plymouth Salem 1:32.9 worse, the kid or me/ coach Birdsong took the Jrstce in Kevin Woods (Harrison) 20-10 Jack Tucci (Canton) 52.6 Lutheran WestJand 1:33.6 that matter, Rick Austin of the Chargers 14.21. Birdsong also captured Gaoe Coble (Salem) 208'- Brian Kusjynski.(Redford CC) 52.8 1,600-METER RELAY • The Warriors' Bekafc said. 'But that's part of the the3WJiu^esihia7.98. : ; Ugo Okwumabua (Canton) 20-6'.. Brandon LaPointe (Churchill) 52.8 Livonia Franklin 3:27.6 HorTmeier tied for seventh id , sport,-injuWee. Nobody is more 1 "Ryan had the hamstring Oevin White (Churchill) 206^ Ryan Kracht (Franklin) 52.9 Plymouth Salem 3:29.3 the girls high jump with Stt ' disappointed than Ryan. ! held up," Austin said, "he Pat Johnson (Salem) 20^ ^900-METER RUN North Farmington 3:30.5 effort of 5-feet, 1-inch, and its Kssjtfcey had been healing a arguably could be a two-time Brerjt. Barrick (Redford CC) 19111 Booby Cushman (Salem) 2:01.5 PlyQiouth Canton 3:30.6 1,600-meter relay teaiit was Andre Oavis (Harrison) 19-10 Steve Kecskemeti (Stevenson) 2:01.8 Livonia Churchill 3:32.3 pull«f right hamstring for state champion.'' • POLE VAULT Steve Blossom (Canton) 2:02.0 3,200-METER RELAY eighth with a time of 4:14.37. ".' mor* tjhan a month. But he Kearney stUl has his scholar^ Joe Frendo (Garden City) 14-0 Jon Little (Salem) 2:02.4 Plymouth Salem 8:10.6 Lutheran Westland'srun* made it through the regionals, ship run track; for Wisteria Derek Laskowski (Harrison) 13-8 Jeff Haller (Redford CC) 2:02.6 Livonia Stevenson 8:11.6 ners in the 1,600 relay were^ wher^; he iWon bbth" hurdl.es Michigan, if thaVs any consoUv Ryan Shiplett (Franklin) 13-0 ; : : : Joe Verellen (Stevenson) 2:02.7 / Plymouth Canton 8:13.2 •- Erin Jung> Krisay Rose, Teas -i racesaV'. V: > -'v.' ;'."-•':••" •. ;"-v ^tiori. -:'-".:.v:.'" --.'v'. :.-:-:-..:----,^ Brandon LaPointe (Churchill) 12-6 Jason Rutter (Canton) 2:03.1 *" Livonia Churchill 8:21.3 Ian Billington (Garden City) 12-6. Chartie StambouJlanfN. Farmington) 2:03.2 Livonia Franklin 8:24.3 Jim Gabriel (N. 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fhe Michigan Panthers, a The only former Observerland with four RBI. Lance Latkiewicz going 2-for-3 with two RBI. Winning ptcher in Ericv>' firit-year member of the Great player on the team is Ron Black- • SANPLOTBASEBALL and Alan Hagedon (Westland) Patlevic also had two hits. Drieselman (8*1) struck out'1 Lakes Collegiate League, will more, a Livonia Churchill gradu- _ each contributed three hits and On Sunday, Concealed three and allowed ju*t three hitt''; opfn its season with a double- ate who plays at the University three RBI, while Joe Patlevic whipped the Michigan Indians, in the opener. "'; header against Grand Lake, tie Caesars Amateur Baseball of Detroit-Mercy. also had three hits with a pair of 12-2, as Chris Russin hurled a Offensively, Andrew Stafford .'^ Ol^o, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sat­ "Fans can expect to see a very- Federation Pee Wee Reese runs batted in. urday at Livonia's Ford Field. record to 13-0 and 36-8 overall two-hitter while fanning five. had two hite and four RBI, whUe',.^ high caliber of baseball from the On Monday, Concealed defeat­ Mark Pirronello (Livonia), Hagedon hit safely twice. , '.,< Admission is free. with a 24-4 victory Tuesday over next level of kids ready to move ed the WACO Wolves, 8-1, as » Rodeghier and Patlevic collected Against the Rattelers, pitcher tht Panthers play six games up to the professional ranks," the Wayne Bandits. at Ford Field this year, including pitcher Ryan Shay ran his record two hits each for the 12-year-old firicVojotkofsky ran his record:- Panthers' general manager Stan Winning pitcher Jeff Richard to 7-0. squad. is 3*0 by tossing a no-hitter over; a 'iingle game against the (3-0) pitched a one-hitter with league's other Michigan-based Eldridge said. In seven innings, Shay struck On Saturday, Concealed swept six innings. five strikeouts over four innings. out 13 and allowed just four hits te^xn, the Michigan Monarchs, at Concealed wins big a twinbill, fj^( beating the He struck out seven. •-- , 7:^5 p.m. Tuesday. The rest of Offensively, Matt Rodeghier and two walks. Michigan Rattlers, 16-1, and Chris Russin led Concealed •"' the) league's teams are located in Concealed Security ran its Lit- collected three hits' to go along He also helped his own cause, Dearborn Heights Knights, 13-0. with a pair of hits. "'' Ohio. The Panthers have four play er§ on their roster who were AT&T Stores selected in the 1998 Major League draft out of high school. Your source (or all AT&T services. Thfe leagtie-is-for-players who— UimpWItt* 926 W. Eisenhower 27631 Southed Rd. have completed at least one year Pfcwy. 248 372-7921 of eligibility in college and no 248 372-7901 Nnl more than three. 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Preservation footfrt* Hall Jazz Band performs with the Detroit Symphony Pops, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Orches­ tra "Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tickets $13445 (box seats $40-$65), call (313) 576- 5111 or visit http: /1www. detroitsymphony .com E SATURDAY ""•i^pF* BY LINDA ANN CHIMIN SUMMER FESTIVAL STAFF WRITES lchbmioede.lioiiiecoinm.net AT GREENFIELD VILLAGE enry Ford's passion for tin­ WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, June kering with engines may 12 Aug. 22. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 H have driven him from the p.m. daily. time he was a boy, but the auto WHERE: Henry Ford Museum legend wasn't born with a & Greenfield Village, Village Road wrench in his hand, at least and Oakwood Bo.ulevard>west of according to Matthew Talbot. the Southfield Freeway (M\(9), Talbot plays Ford in a new south bf Michigan Avenue, Dear­ dramatization during the Sum­ born. Call (313) 271-1620 for more mer Festival, June 12 to Aug. 22, information. at Greenfield Village in Dear­ born. One of the numerous ADMISSION: $12.50, activities offered at the village, $11.50 seniors age 62 and older, visitors learn about the man $7.50 kids ages 5-12. Group rates _behind the car during Talbot's available. Receive free admission dramatization. for one child or half-off a second As a boy, there was nothing adult ticket with the purchase of a that stamped Ford as a man full-price aduit ticket during Sum­ Michael McCullough is one of who would invent the assembly mer Savings Days, weekdays June more than 200 artists partici­ line and build a historic village 14-July 30. pating in the Livonia Arts Fes­ where people could return to THEME WEEKENDS: tival, an outdoor arts and yesteryear. What set Ford apart Motor Muster June 19-20, Colonial from peers was that his dreams Life Festival June 26-27, Salute to crafts show and a fine arts were bigger than most. America Concerts with the DSO exhibit, 10 a.m. to 6p.m., "Ford talks about his child­ and fireworks July 1-4 (for informa­ Greenmead Historical Village, hood and how he loves to work tion, call (313) 982-6185), Cele­ 20501 Newburgh Road, (south on engines," said Talbot, a grad­ bration of Emancipation Aug. 7-8. of Eight Mile Road), Livonia. uate of the Hilberry master of Call (734) 466-2540 fbr more /ine.arts grogram at Wayne l^te'TJniverslty; *He' tells about information. the early day* of building the quadricycle, his first automo­ bile. It's interesting to see someone before they get famous, that he was a man, The fifth annu­ just another guy." al West Bloom- Ford is just one of the field Art Festi­ American dreamers val showcases brought to life at the sum works by more mer celebration of men than 200 and women who saw how great America artists, includ­ could be and set out to ing K. Samson, change it. From 10 a.m. to 5 Orville and Wilbur p.m., Henry Wright to George Ford Medical Washington Carver, Veriter-Wesr and the African- HDOT F0BD MUSH* A GREENBDD VILLAGE AirrericanSlaves Bloomfield struggling for campus, 6777 Trip to yesteryear: Experience forms of trans­ their freedom, you listen W. Maple portation usedby our ancestors during the Road. For Summer Festival at Greenfield Village. Please see GREENFIELD, £2 information, call (248) 626- 3636 for more information.

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i Irish musicians play off each other's strengths Irish music celebration featuring the Wexford, Ireland, in August to compete in the Detroit/Ann Arbor Grupai Cheoil "band of musi­ Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann — the equivalent of cians" with world champion Irish step dancers the world championships in Irish music. Paul Cusack and Mike Belvitch, and local Irish In addition to the "band of musicians," the con­ musicians perform 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, at certs will feature world championship Irish step Clonlara School, 1289 Jewett, (between Packard dancers Paul Cusack and Mike Belvitch of Ply­ and South Industrial), Ann Arbor and 8 p.m. Sat­ mouth, and other local Irish entertainers and urday, Jyiie 12, at theA.O.H. Hall, 24242 Grand musicians. Cusack is joining Riverdance in River (one block west of Telegraph), Detroit. A August, and Belvitch, who was also accepted into donation of $8 titjhe door recommended for both the group, will join the tour after he graduates Hot fix: Sixth annual concerts!. For information about the June 11 con­ next year. Great Lakes Chamber cert call (734) 94.4-9358; call (313) 537-3489 for In April the band of young musicians surprised information about the June 12 concert. everyone when they won first place in the U.S. Music Festival) Saturday- Midwest Irish music competition qualifying for Saturday, June 12-26, BY KEELY WYGONIK the national competition in Ireland. STAFF WRITER offers 22 concerts in nine kwygoTiikeoe.homecomm.net "It was quite a shocker for the other schools, venues. Violinist Ida like taking a cold shower," said Terence McKin­ • Kavafian performs 8 p.m. When Sean Gavin and his friends get together ney who has been working with the group for ' ThursdaySaturday, June to play, they might do a few jigi, reels and march­ nearly a year. "This was a major upset, very unex­ es, then a couple of slow airs. pected." 17-19, at Kirk in the That's what we do together," said Gavin of Gavin and his friends competed against groups Hills, 1340W. Long Lake Redford who is 12. "We play music, Irish music." as large as 20 musicians. "It proves that numbers iffxid, (one mile west of Gavin plays flute and penny whistle, Jeremy don't count," McKinney said. Unlike Chicago and Telegraph), Bloomfield Kittel, 14, plays the fiddle, Tyler Duncan, 13, uil- other cities, Detroit doesn't have a professional Hills. Call (248) 362-6171 leann pipes, Colleen Burke, 14, harp, and Colleen school oflrish music. All of the students in the . Shanks, who just turned 16, plays penny whistle. group were privately taught by different teach­ fbr mbre information, < ers. See schedule inside. Together they are the t)etroit/Ann Arbor Grupai Cheoil (Irish for "band of musicians"). "They're musicians well beyond their years," Young champion: Flutist Sean Gavin is an On Friday and Saturday thoy are performing McKinney said. "The challenge wns to make them award-winning musician who will be compet­ two concerts to raise money for a trip to County Please sec IRISH, E2 ing in Ireland this August. ^^^w^^^^^p mmmmmmwmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmm

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Greenfield from page El EMU has Tantastick' production to their stories at Greenfield • An l$th century fash" September, and you were a Village during the summer. Eastern Michigan University fathers (Bellomy and Huckle- Brandon Burns, as Luisa, and ion show feature* the presents "The Fantasticks," 8 p.m. bee). Unknown to their daughter Tyson Navarre, as Matt, are per­ young and callow fellow. After seeing Talbot's enlight- popular look of the day Thursday-Saturday, June 10? 12, and son, the two conspire to fectly cast as starry-eyed lovers Forget what you know today. oning monologue, visitors can at the Sponberg Theatre on East­ arrange the marriage of their — awash in the idealism of per­ Try to remember when you were tour Ford's birthplace where he iitdudfng pockets that ern Michigan University's cam­ children — who have fallen fect love, but not understanding as innocent as the young lovers lived and dreamed until leaving were tied on. pus, Ypsilanti. Tickets are $7 hopelessly in love. Similarly, the or ready for the pitfalls and real­ on stage. After they split up, fo"> the city at age 16. Drift back Thursday, $12 Friday-Saturday, two young lovers hide their affec­ ity of life. experience heartbreak, and get to the folk era with the guitar $10 Sunday, $2 discount for tick­ tion for each other from their Burns' expressive face and together again, their whispered, and fiddle music of the Jim learn to write with a* quill pen. ets purchased more than 20 min­ bickering fathers. Cockrum and effervescent personality hardly "I missed you* is a magic Perkins Duo of Farmington utes in advance, call (734) 487- McCafferty reveal the logic of needs words or music to show moment. The quietness of the Hills. The festival delivers histo­ Smell the aroma of food cooking over an open hearth at the 1221. their ways in a nifty song and Luisa's feelings. theater is deafening, except for ry every step of the way. as it Dagett House. BY BOB WEIBEL dance number "Never Say No" as Navarre presents us with a the clearing of throats. Yes, we has for the last 70 years. SPECIAL WRITER -, they sing, "Dogs got to bark, bewildered, callow and beardless have ,all experienced that Listen to five Michigan fife mules got to bray, children must Matt, not sure of how he is going moment in one form or another. "If they've never been'here and drum corps including the Two professional actors, and since middle school, they think Eastern Michigan University have their own way, the minute to handle a situation, but you The feeling is affirmed with El Plymouth Fife and Drum. Each you say no!" just know he has the inner Gallo's reprise of "Try To Remem- that it's a neat place but never play a concert later in the day alumni, Dennis Cockrum (1977) get around to visiting," said "The Fantasticks" while simple strength to see„.it through. Both ber" as he sings, "Deep in Decem­ "There'll be canons booming and Mike McCafferty (1993) Daniel Kirk, program developer, return to campus as guest artists in style is very theatrical. A were in good voice, especially ber, it's nice to remember, with­ which always gets people's mute, played effectively by during "Soon It's Gonna Rain" out a hurt, the hear is hallow." special events. "There's so much attention and a mock battle in a subtle and luminous produc­ to do from games and bands to tion of "The Fan tastieks." Charles Ganchorre, sprinkles a and the heart-stopping "Love, Director/Choreographer" Ken between American and British little magic dust, is handy with You Are Love." The glue holding Stevens and crew have fashioned, hearing history. If you just come troops, and a mass parade out of The venerable little musical to see the performances to fill about the mystery of love by Tom the appropriate prop, or erects a the production together is Sean a most poignant production. And the village at the end of the wall with a broom handle (to Sanford in the role of El Gallo. the music is splendid by Musical up the day, you'll never see the day," Kirk said. "It's a very color­ Jones and Harvey Schmidt is same thing twite." part of a continuing celebration keep the kids apart) as needed While not as flamboyant as other Director and pianist Edward ful event with the uniforms, throughout the evening. El Gallos, Sanford's engaging Wyman and Amy Ley on harp. Period games on the Village flags and music going on." by EMU of its 150 anniversary. Green bring back memories of Cockrum, a Plymouth High Ahmed Muslimani, as Henry personality is perfect as the nar­ "The Fantasticks" has been An 18th century fashion show School graduate, and McCafferty the old Shakespearean actor rator/storyteller. When he takes running continuously on Broad­ the fun kids and adults used to features the-^popular look of the off his hat, smiles and sings, "Try way for nearly 40 years, because have on sizzling summer days have appeared in a variety of ("Remember me in light") and day including pockets that were roles for film, TV and the stage. Kevin Meoak, as Mortimer his to Remember" you suspect this is of its timeless story of boy meets before computers and the Inter­ tied on. Try on colonial clothes going to be a good one as you are girl, youth and innocence. Expect net were all the rage. Roll a Their experience was evident Indian companion, who special­ or learn the steps of English izes in dying, provide plenty of whisked away to a time, perhaps it to be performed well into the wooden hoop or walk on wooden in the sparkle and style they Country Dancing. bring to the roles bumbling comic relief. not long ago, when it was next millennium (3000, that is). stilts for a trip back to a time "What you wore really told a when plastic action figures were lot about your station in life," but a dream in an inventor's Kirk said. eye. "It's fun because these kids American dream Emmy award surprises, amazes us are used to Nintendo and they The Celebration of Emancipa­ have a ball spinning tops. Cos­ tion Aug. 7-8 deals with three Here's a warning. I'm thanking others for their contributions to diverse talent and cultural events the tumed presenters help with the centuries of African-American BACKSTAGE games," Kirk said. i about to get all emotional the show, although he, as creator and exec­ Detroit area offers," Nelson said . history. See when freedom was ' PASS Maybe you've heard that television, at Dramatic presentations, on you. How many tele­ utive producer, is the person most responsi­ just a dream for African-Ameri­ least at the network level, is full of egoma­ hands-on activities and enter­ vised awards shows have ble for bringing a weekly arts series to can slaves. Listen in on the pri­ niacs. What I witnessed on Emmy night tainment treat visitors to! a dif­ you seen in which the Detroit television. Statuettes were award­ vate conversation between a was a spirit of commitment, pride and even ferent theme every month from recipients gush about how ed to producers Mark Nathanson, Jimmy house servant and mistress of humility. Producers anen't actors. They vintage vehicles to colonial life overwhelmed they are with Rhoades and Katherine Weider. Mark, an the house as actors such as don't have agents. They're generally not and the emancipation ajs they surprise, delight, and original producer of the series, has collect­ Gena Johnson, a Bloomfield coached on what to say at awards cere­ "Live the American Dfeam." thanks ... they can't even ed a few Emmys over the years for a vari­ Hills resident, present a 15- monies. Even as they're grabbing the stat­ Fireworks and "Salute tojAmeri- stammer out their scripted ety of productions. It's evident that none minute play. uette, the good ones are wondering how ca Concerts" with the Detroit ad-libs? have been sweeter than this one. Visit a Civil War encampment they can make the next show better. Symphony Orchestra ring in the ANN Although we're never It was the first Emmy for Katherine, who of the Detroit based Company B, _lt was after midnight when we called Fourth of July. , DELISI really sure whether the became co-producer last year when Jimmy 102nd U.S. Colored Troops Com­ Jimmy Rhoades in L.A. to let him know A pair of oxen, a 1950s Buick pany. Some of the participants — acceptance speech is heart­ Rhoades left for Los Angeles to pursue felt or Hollywood, we usually go along on entertainment industry opportunities. that his work on "Backstage Pass" had and a Dixieland band playing on are direct descendants of the earned him an Emmy. Jimmy is by nature a horse-drawn wagon will add to troops. the ride of enthusiasm. There's some Given the long hours she works on the show, I would think that a few moments of so comically upbeat that you have a ten­ the festivities in a daily parade Company B and the ninth and degree of collateral joy in watching some­ one else experience the thrill of achieve­ self-congratulatory bliss were only appro­ dency to want to, speaking figuratively, at 1 p.m. I 10th U.S. Calvary Buffalo Sol­ tether him down. He was at least as excit­ diers, given the name as a sign ment, even if we don't know them person­ priate. Katherine was full of joy, but resis­ Car-lovers' heaven ally. tant to flattery. . ed for his friends that work on the show as of respect by their Native Amer­ he was for himself. What's this world com­ From all over the/Midwest ican adversaries following the Imagine, how I felt the evening of May "It's the artists who contribute their tal­ and upstate New York, private 22, when Detroit Public TV's "Backstage. ents each week who are most responsible ing to when you place a call to Hollywood Civil War, will be located near and you get humility and sincerity? owners of production automo­ the Logan County. Courthouse. . Pass" ser.ies was awarded a Michigan for the success of "Backstage Pass." Many biles from the 1933 to 1969 Listen to jazz pianist/singer Emmy for best cultural affairs program in have neyer received such broad television When we returned to Channel 56 on bring their wheels tb the Motor Alma Smith and her trio per­ the National Association of Television Arts exposure, and I appreciate that they trust Monday we all had an e-mail message from Muster June 19-.20. A special form at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the and Sciences annual award ceremony. us to preserve the quality and integrity of Jimmy. Was "Mr. Hollywood" finally ready display of Packards' honors the Town Hall. I've always been grateful for the opportu­ their work in an unfamiliar but powerful to gush about his achievement? 100th *nniversary of the If the temperatures sore dur­ nity to host the show because it indulges medium," she says. On our monitors was a photo of his ultra- Packard Motor Car Co. ing the dog days of summer, vis­ my passion for the arts, and I know how While the Emmy award honors the pro­ cute, month-old daughter Lucy, and ram- * "It's a lot of fun from the Tin itors can cool down inside the competitive television can be. Now the duction quality of the show, there's no blings that were deeply rooted in parental Can Tourists with their Henry Ford Museum. An all- same folks who selected me and made me chance that the production team is about pride. Jimmy, you're a winner in many motorhomes and trailers to vin­ new air quality control system, feel welcome were on stage. I've watched to "go Hollywood." ways. tage motorcycles, trucks and including air conditioning, their energy and commitment to producing "The mission of TJackstage Pass' has also I'm going to grab a tissue, compose bicycles," Kirk said. "People began cooling the more than 10 a fresh and entertaining program each been more than just to produce a good TV myself, and start getting ready for the next enjoy talking to the participants million square feet of air space week, and it was their moment in the spot­ show. We want our viewing audience to be new edition of "Backstage Pass," airing, too." June 2. light. enticed enough by the performances and appropriately, on Father's Day, at 7:30 p.m. "We do have American history .* There was Jay Nelson at the podium, visual arts we present to support the Sunday, June 20, on Detroit Public TV. 18th century life here every day," said* program The Colonial Life Festival, developer Jim Johnson. "We'll June 26-27, features 20 military look at the contributions from re-enactment units. Peek inside African Americans — music, Irish from page El a tent to learn what life was like art, food that sort of defines who for the soldiers back then or we are sound like they always played to play. The bad news is they said Mick Gavin, Sean's father afraid to join the musicians on together. They play five totally have seven minutes to play." and a musician. "Timing is stage. At first he played the different instruments, and were important." bodhran, an Irish drum. CLARIFICATION taught different styles." They can harmonize or impro­ "I think the kids have a great In competition, the group will vise, as long as at least two Music is "like an addiction," chance in... the competition," play for seven minutes. "The musicians are playing together Sean said. "I grew up with it. I it should have identified the Gavin said about his son and the In a June 3 Entertainment good news is they have seven at one time. "You have to have love it. It's so much fun to play. other young musicians. "To boost story about "How to Succeed in direct .r as Edgar A. Guest III. minutes to play what they want good knowledge of-the music," We hope 150 or 200 people come their confidence we've been Business Without Really Trying," to our concerts. We're gonna do a encouraging them to do more bunch of sets." playing for the public. We had them do a set at a wedding. Peo­ Gavin has been taking his son ple loved them. I'm doing myself to music jam festivals since he out of a job. It builds up their was 5. Sean showed an early self-esteem. People love to see aptitude for music, and wasn't the kids play."

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THEATER donation, 9 a.m. Saturday, July 17. rain MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL or shine, at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. Auditions for the cast, 6:30 p.m. THE CENTURY THEATRE 10 Mile, Royal Oak. Registration $14 Monday, June 21, dakland University, •Forbidden Hollywood," runs through by June 12, $18 by July 3, $20, Room 110 of Varner Hall, Rochester. Sunday, June 27, at the theater in the Includes zoo admission, two free tick­ Candidates will perform an Improvisa­ Gem/Century building, 333 Madison ets to the Detroit Rockers home opener tion audition. Some candidates wltf be Ave., Detroit. 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and commemorative t-shirt. asked to perform basic movement audi­ Wednesdays ($29.50), 7:30 p.m. Children under age 10 admitted free to tions and a brief original monologue Thursdays ($29.50), 8:30 p.m. Fridays the zoo before 10 a.m. (877) 966-6863 based upon the character for which ($34.50). 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS FOR ANIMALS ADOPTION they are auditioning. Auditions by reser­ Saturdays ($34.50), 1:30 p.m. Sundays SHOW ' vation only, Lu Harding-Capots 1-800- ($29.50), and 5:30 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at 601-4848 before June 17. ($24.50). (313) 962-2913 Petco. Ford Road between Beech Daly THE SECOND CITY'S CAMP FOR KIDS DETROIT REPERTORY THEATER ^ and Inkster, Dearborn Heights. (734) 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. June 14- 'Angelique," the story of the slave 425^6230 24, July 19-29 and Aug. 16-26, at The Marie-Joseph-Angelique, runs Thursdays- -WALK AND AUCTION FOR Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave., Sundays through June 27, at the Millan SCLERODERMA" $150 per session. (313) 965-2222 Theatre Company, 13103 Woodrow An event, featuring magic, an auction "SOUTH PACIFIC" Wilson, Detroit. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays- and Ice cream social, held to raise Auditions for all residents of Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. awareness of scleroderma and to raise Farmington/Farmington Hiils as.well as Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. funds to support patients and medical school district employees, ninth grade Sundays. $15. (313) 868-1347 or > research,' 12:30 p.m. Sunday. June 13, and up, 6 p.m. Friday. June 18, call­ http://www.culturefinder.com or Royal Oak Library. backs as needed 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, audition music avaifable at office of [email protected] (248) 349-2899 GEM THEATRE North Farmington High School. (248) 5-K FUN WALK "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now 4893539 Presented by the FAR Conservatory of Change," runs through June 27 at the SPIRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS Therapeutic and Performing Arts to Looking for new members of all ages to theater, 333 Madison Ave., Detroit. benefit programs for people with spe­ rehearse and become new members of (313) 963-9800 or (248) 645-6666 cial needs, registration begins at 8 the ladies group that sings four-part a.m., walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 12, harmony in the barbershop tradition, 7- Come€lca Bank at Harnlin and Squirrel COLLEGE 10 p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Paul's roads, Auburn Hills $10 advance, $15 Presbyterian Church, Five Mile west of EMU THEATRE day of walk, (248) 852-5297 "The Fantasticks," 8 p.m. Thursday- Inkster Road, Livonia. (313) 937-2429 Saturday, June 10-12, at the Sponberg SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS Theatre on Eastern Michigan FAMILY EVENTS Ages 5 and up join the Whistle Stop Players for three sessionslO a.m. to 2 University's campus, Ypsilanti. $7 DSO YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT p.m. Monday-FrirJay. June 21-25, July Thursday, $12 Friday-Saturday, $10 With conductor David Alan Mitler, 12-16 and Aug. 9-13, at the Plymouth Sunday, $2 discount for tickets pur­ "Beethoven: Back to the Future." 11 Community Arts Council, 774 N. chased more than 20 minutes in a.m. Saturday, June 12, Orchestra Hall. Sheldon, at Junction. $100. $75 PCAC advance. (734) 487-1221 3711 Woodward Ave.,'Detroit. $8-$22 members. (734) 41&4ART (box seats $30) (313) 576-5111 or TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS COMMUNITY THEATER http://www.detroitsymphony.com Placement auditions for the Performing FAMILY FISHING PLANET ANT Arts Summer Day Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at May bury "Lib," an original play by Kim Carney, 8 p.m. July 19-30, open to high school Musicians: The St. Lawrence String Quartet is one the groups performing Pond, inside the Beck Road entrance p.m. Thursday-Saturdays, and 7 p.m. graduates, all levels of experience, to Maybury State Park, south of Eight Sundays, through June 27, at the the­ during the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival. grades 1-12, placement auditions 1-4 Mile, Northville. Free, but a state park ater, 2357 Caniff, Hamtramck. (313) p.m. Sundays, June 6 and 27, at motor vehicle permit is required for 365-4948 or www.planetant.com Masonic Temple, Detroit. (313) 535- What: Great Lakes Chamber Detroit Zoo, Woodward at 1-696, Lawrence, String Quartet. entry to the park. (248) 349-8390 ST. DUNSTAN'S THEATRE GUILD OF 8962 Music Festival Royal Oak Where: Kerrytown Concert HARPBEAT CRANBROOK When: Saturday-Saturday, • 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, House, Ann Arbor; (734) 769- Concert 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15; "How to Succeed in Business Without June 12-2¾. June 15-16 - Violinists Miriam 2999. Wayne County Parks and Recreation. JAZZ Really Trying," 8:30 p.m. Thursday- Westland. (734) 261-9087 Where: Concerts take place at Fried and Philip Setzer, violist • 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19 - GEORGE BENSON QUARTET Saturday, June 10-12, in the Cranbrook YOUTH FISHING DERBY various locations including St. Paul Bias, cellist Peter Wiley, Saxophonist performs 8:30 p.m. to Outdoor Greek Theatre, 400 Lone Pine "Musical Screamers: Galops, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satruday, June 19. Hugo of the Hills Church, Tern- pianist James Tocco and Detroit 12:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, Edison's, Road, Bloomfield Hills. $15, $12 Marches and More," performed prizes and trophies for the most fish pie Beth El and Kirk in the Hills 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free. 21 seniors/students age 18 and younger. Chamber Winds & Strings in a by Detroit Chamber Winds & caught, first fish caught, biggest fish and older. (248) 645-2150 (248) 644-0527 Church in Bloomfield Hills, and program of Beethoven's "String caught, at Sashabaw Road, north of I- Strings. Where: Cranbrook Insti­ (sax/piano/bass/drums) WALK & SQUAWK PERFORMANCE Kerrytown Concert House in Trio in C Minor, Op. 9, #3," 75 (exit 89). $3 entry fee ages 16 and tute of Science, 1221 N. Wood­ JUDIE COCHILL TRIO AnnArbor. , "Wind Octet in E-flat Major, Op. younger. (248) 969-0962/(248) 373- PROJECT ward Ave., Bloomfield Hills 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 12, Tickets: Adults, $26; stu­ 1521 "Who It Is,' June 10-13. Charles H. 103," and "Sonata in A Major, • 8 p.m. Saturday, June 19 - Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. dents/seniors, $21. Family con­ Wright Museum of African American Op. 47 for piano and Violinists Ida Kavafian and* Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 History, Detroit. $18, $15 certs, $7. Five-concert subscrip­ violin.Where: Temple Beth El Philip Setzer, violist Steven CLASSICAL (vocal/ptano/bass) students/seniors/museum members. tion series - adults, $100;stu­ Chapel, Telegraph Road at 14 FUNKTELLiGENCE Tenebdm, cellists Debra Fayrori-. "THE JENNY UND CONCERT" (313) 494-5800 dents/seniors, $85. Seven-concert Mile Road 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, Blind Pig. an and Peter Wiley, baritone With Marika Schonberg, soprano, series - adults, $120; 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 19 .SRO THEATRE Sweden's 1998 Jenny Lind recipient, students/seniors, $105, For addi­ Kurt Ollmann, pianists Gilbert.'•'', and older. (734) 996-8555 (funk) "A Pretty Piece of Business," 1 p.m., 3 • 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, and Natajya Pasichnyk, pianist, tional information, call (248) Kalish and James Tocco in a pro­ DONALD HARRISON QUARTET p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19, and June 17-18 -Violist. Ida Kavafi- Sweden's Wilhelm Freund recipient gram of Mozart's Divertimento 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. June 20, Burgh Park, . 362-6171. 1998, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, an, cellist Peter Wiley, baritone June 11-12. SereNgeti Ballroom. 2957 northeast corner of Civic Center Dr. and Festival schedule through in E;flat Major for string trio, Birmingham Community House, 380 S. Kurt Ollmann, pianists Ruth Woodward Ave., Detroit. $20. 21 and Berg Road, one block.east of Telegraph. Sunday, June 20 Rorem's Santa Fe Songs, and Bates, Birmingham. $15, $5 students, Laredo and Ned Rorem. in a pro­ older. (313) 832-3010 $5.(248) 827-0707 • 8 p.m. Saturday, June 12 - Beethoven's Trio in B-flat Major. includes hors d'oeuvres and dessert gram of Beethoven's "Sonata in HEIDI HEPLER/MICHELE RAMO/TOOD THEATRE GUILD OF UV0NIA-REDF0RO violinists Miriam Fried and Where: Kirk in the Hills Sanctu? afterglow. Concert hosted by Jenny C, Major," Kodaly's "Duo for vio­ CURTIS •Au Naturale," one-act play festival, 8 Philip Setzer, violist Paul Biss, ary, Long Lake Road, one mile Lind Club, founded in 1937 to promote p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 17-19, lin and cello, Op. 7," Rorem's 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, at cellist Peter Wiley, pianists Ruth west of Telegraph Road and preserve Sweden's cultural her­ and Friday-Saturday, June 25-26, and 2 "War Scenes for voice and the No.Vl Chophouse and Lobster Bar in Laredo and James Tocco in a itage. (313) 255-9705 p.m. Sunday, June 27,. at the theater, the Hotel Baronette, 27790 Novi Road, program of Beethoven's Trio in piano," and Ravel's "Sonata for 15138 Beech Daly, Redford. (313) 531- violin and piano." Where: Kirk in • 11:30 am. Sunday, June 20 Novi. (248) 305-5210; 8-11 p.m. .D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 for violin, POPS/SWING Fridays-Saturdays, at Northern Lakes 0554 the Hills Refectory, Long Lake - "Brunch with Bach," featuring • ZEITGEIST THEATRE cello and piano," Brahms/Quar- Schumann's String Quartet in A SARAH BRIQHTMAN Seafood Company in the Kingsley Inn, tet in A Major, Op. 26 for violin," Road, one mile west of Telegraph 1475 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. ..Eugene lonesco's "Victims of Duty: A Road. Minor, Op. 41, #1 performed by With John Bayless. 'One Night in •f Pseudo-drama," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, viola, cello and piano. Where: St. EdeR,' 7:30 p;m. Wednesday, June 16. (248) 646-7900: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the St. Lawrence Quartet. Saturdays, at Vic's Market, 42875 June 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, at Hugo's Sanctuary, corner of • 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17 Pine Knob Music Theatre, 1-75 and Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Grand River Ave.. Novi. Free. All ages. Zeitgeist, 2661 Michigan Ave., west of Opdyke and Hickory Grove - Works of Haydn, Rorem and Sashabaw Road, Independence (248) 305-7333 Tiger Stadium, between 19th and 20th roads, Bloomfield Hills Chausson, with Miriam Fried, 5200 Woodward, Detroit; (313) Township. $45 and $27.50 pavilion. No JAZZHEAD streets, Detroit. $10. t313) 965-9192 James Tocco and the St. 833-4005. • lawn seating. (248) 377-0100 or • 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sunr 9 p.m. Saturday, June_12, Alyin's.-5756 day. June IS - Violinist Philip Lawrence String Quartet. Where: "• 7 p.m. Sunday, June 20- http://www.palacenet.com (pops) IMPERIAL SWING ORCHESTRA Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 19 and older. Setzer, pianist Janies Tocco in a Wharton Center, on the campus "Violinist Philip^SeVzer^biintone™^ (313) 833-2355; 9 p.m. Sunday. June Kurt Ollmann, pianists Ruth 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Blind Pig, Y O U T n program of Poulenc'a The Story of Michigan State University, 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $5. 19 13, Music Menu, 511 Monroe St., Laredo, Ned Rorem and James Detroit's Greektown. Cover charge. 21 SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN ARTS of Babar," and Ridout's "Ferdi­ East Lansing; (517) 432-2000. and older. (734) 996-8555 (swing) Tocco, and Elm City Ensemble in and older. (313) 964-6368 CONSERVATORY nand the Bull," narrated by • 8 p,ro. Friday, June 18-. AL JOLSON TRIBUTE RANDY JOHNSTON "Jack in the Beanstalk" presented by Monsignor Anthony focco and Works of Haydn, Rorem arid a program of music by composer 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at South 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 10- the Theatre Performance Ensemble. 7 Rhoya Tocco. Where: Wildlife Chausson, with Miriam Fried, Ned Rorem, Where: Temple Beth." Lyon High School Auditorium..$5 • 12. 8ird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St., p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 1.1-12, and 1 Interpretative Gallery, The James Tocc.o and the St\ El.Telegraph and 14 Mile roads. advance, $6 at door, proceeds go to Ann Arbor. $10. 21 and older. (734) p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the the Center for Active Adults (formerly 662-8310 conservatory, 5701 N. Canton Center the South Lyon Senior Center) and SHEILA LANDHS and Maben roads, Canton. $6. (734) Active Faith,, a nondenominattonal com With her trio, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 453-7590, ex.t. 200 motor vehicle permit is required for Detroit. $2.50. (313) 537-2560 or Wednesday, June 16 (continental break* munity service that monthly distributes entry. (248) 349-8390 http://theatreorgans.com/mi/redford fast at 7:30 a.m.), at Fox Creek Golf food. (248) 573-8175 June 11-12, Tres Vite, 2203 Woodward UVONIA ARTS FESTIVAL SWEDISH CLUB BREAKFAST Course, 36000 W. Seven Mile, Livonia. THE MUSIC MENU JAZZ ORCHESTRA Ave., Detroit. Free. Ail ages. (313) 471- SPECIAL EVENTS The Livonia Arts Commission presents Pancakes and sausage with maypole $100 per golfer, includes green fee, golf 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Music Menu, 511 3500; With Rick Matle, 9 p.m. Friday- "BARN'S*" v an outdoor arts and crafts show and a raising, folk dancing and singing by cart, prizes, breakfast and lunch. Monroe St., Detroit's Greektown. Cover Saturday, June 18-19, Jimmy's, 123 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms. Free. The 12th annual Wilson Barn Hot Rod fine arts exhibit inside Greenmead's > Scandia and Arpi Choruses, 9:30-11 Proceeds go to the Livonia Symphony charge. 21 and older. (313) 964-63&8 All ages. (313) 886-8101 and Antique Car Show featuring'50s historic buildings. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. Sunday, June 20. dinner at 1:30 Orchestra. (734) 464-2741/(734) 421- MATT MICHAELS TRIO and'60s music by Steve King and The Saturday, June 12, until 5 p.m. Supday, p.m.at the club, 22398 Ruth St., at 1111 AUDITION*/ With Cary Kdcher, vibraphone and^ Dittilies, designer awards, swap rneet, June 13, at Greenmead Historical Freedom Road, Farmington Hills. (248) -FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH" OPPORTUNITIES vocals, 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10: arts and crafts, food and pony fides, 9 Village. 20501 New burgh Road, south 646-4073 Gourmet brunch with the Larry Nozero With Chris Collins, saxophone, and a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,-June 13, Wilson of Eight Mile Road, Livonia. Admission, WEST BLOOMFIELD ART FESTIVAL Quartet and guest artist Johnny Trudell, BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND Dennis Tin! substituting for Matt Barn, Middlebelt and West Chicago parking and shuttfe bus are free. (734) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in the Looking for adult musicians (woodwind, Michaels, special gues Chris Collins roads, Livonia..$'3, (734) 464- 466-2540 , June. 12-13, at the Henry Ford Medical Waterman 8uilding at Schoolcraft brass, and especially percussion play­ (saxophone), 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday. 1331/(734) 98i-1385 PETER LOWE'S SUCCESS 1999 Center-West Bloomfield campus, 6777 College, 18600 Haggerty, between Six ers) of all ages, rehearsals are 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Groves High June 17, at the Botsford Inn, 280O0 BflB) lOCNTIFKATION HIKE Featuring speakers President Gerald W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Free. and Seven Mile roads, Livonia. $25, to School Birmingham. (248) 474-4997 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills. $5 8 a.m. Saturday, June 12, meet at the Ford, Islah Thomas, Maya Angelbu, Zig (248) 626-3636 raise funds for the Michigan Jazz DETROIT DANCE COLLECTIVE cover waived with dinner, and $5 drink riding staW« perking area on Beck Zlglar, Paul Harvey, Mort Crim, Dr.Ted "WWFRAW" Festival July 18 at Schoolcraft College. Auditions for male and female dancers minimum. (248) 474-4800 Road, south of Eight Mile at May bury Broer.and Torn Hopkins, 9 a.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, Joe Louis Arena. (248)474-2720/(734)459-2454 for its 20th anniversary season, must MARK MOULTRUP TRIO s State Park, Nortrryille. (248) 349-8390 June 15, The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 600 Civic Center Dr., Detroit, $13, $17. GARDEN WALK have extensive modern dance training 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, June 17. 1LOQm$D*r CELEBRATION Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. (800)' $20. $25 and $30. AH ages. (313) 983- The Friends for the Development of and performing experiences.'.ll a.m. to Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham, fheirtth American Cultural Institute's 436-1976 6606 Greenmead showcase seven gardens 1 p.m. Saturday. June 19, at fifth floor Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Metre Detroit Chapter holds it» 12th 'MOTOR CITY EXTRAVA CON*. and yards, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at'Centra! United Methodist Church, 23 (plano^/bass/drums) annual James Joyce Celebration of read- June 26, In Uvonta. $7 advance, $8, Featuring comic books, Pokemort items, BEN E y 1 T S E. Adams, and Woodward, Grand Circus SHAHIDA NURULLAH QUARTET ,' Irjgs from "Ulysses" and other works by proceeds go to Greenmead Historical non-sport cards,Taction figures; toys Park, Detroit. (313) 965-3544 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday. June Joyce, spontaneous recitations from the ROSCABDOO Village. (734) 425-4855/(734) 464- and Beanie Sables, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m:' WTERLOCHEN DAY CAMP 18, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., sydtonce, and traditional. Wan music, 5- Presents her one;Woman show "Get to 2741 Sunday, June 13, Knfghts of Columbus/ Designed for students with little or no Bfrmlngham. Free. 21 and older. (248) HOMELESS BREAKFAST » p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Old 19801 Farmington Rood, between Eight the Part About Me," 8 p.m. Thursday- background In dance, theater, vocal and 645-2150 (vocal/plano/bass/drums) Volunteers are needed for a hornless Sntyefegh, 349 Monroe, Detroit.$5 - and Nine Mile roads, Ltvonla. $2. (248) Saturday, June 17-19, and 7 p.m. Instrumental music, visual art, and cre­ PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND donation. (313) 72fr27S2_ * 4264J059 Sunday, June 20, at Meadow Brook breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m. Sunday, June 13, ative writing, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. With the Detroit Symphony Pops. 10:45 CMtlNftJl RSJBMAClMtNl •wis*** TAttwo" Theatre, on the campus of Oakland • Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Wednesday-Wednesday, June 16-30. at a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Washington St., Ann Arbor. (734) 213- Become a part of the adventure June's Pilsner tasting features two pil­ University, Rochester. $25, a portion of the Charles H. Wright Musuem of 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 11-12, r 1393 or http://www.arborbrewing.com thremh iMng history, activities begrn sners and s light appetizer buffet, 7-9 the proceeds benefits AIDS Walk African American History, 315 £. and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, Orchestra JET THEATRE . -10 aJn. Saturday-Sunday, June 19-20, p,m. Thursday, June 10, Arbor Brewing Oetroit. (248) 377-3300/(248) 645- Warren at Brush, Detroit. (616) 276- Halt, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. - "at Burgh Park, northeast corner CMC ' Company, 114 E. Washington St., Ann •6666 , Presents an awardwlnnlng cabaret star­ 7638 $13$45 (box seats $40-$65) (313) Center Drive and Berg Road, east of •ART TOR HWKANTTT ring Kate Wlllinger, winner of best new­ 576-5111 or http:/ywww,detroitsym Arbor. $20 includes program with tast­ MEADOW BROOK THEATRE An evening of poetry readings, live comer of year (Manhattan Area Cabaret phony.com i BoutMleW. (248)827-0707 ing notes, unlimited sampling and entry General auditions for the theater's music and visual art, also a silent auc­ Awards), 7.30 p.rn. Sunday, June 13, at GARY SCHUNK TRW in door prize drawing. (734) 213-1393 1999-2000 season featuring The Odd ; tion, 5:30-*:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, the Parthenon House, 5586,Dreke Mtjtary fmm celebrate* M» as - or Mtpy/www.arborbrewlng.com '..'" Couple (ferbale version), Tintypes, A 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, June 10. . « Pangborn Design Gallery, 275 Iron Road, between Maple and Walnut Lake Nettonaf Dairy Month with damonstra- ajgfifiOVIp TMBATM Christmas Carol, Dangerous Obsession. Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. roads, West Bloomflefd. $40, $75 for tiens andtiendsxm avAMttt* to show Pflnt "CaH Northak* 777,- with guest St.{ Detroit's RrVertown District. *25, All My Sons, Chagall's Arabian Nights Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 two, Includes light supper, To benefit MM da*y product* are mm, mctudmg orgartat Brian Carmody, 7:¾) p.m. to raise'funds for programs to aid they and Crimes of the Heart, 10 a.m. to 1 (piano/bass/drums) cfajaw, MtfeJ and toe oreem. 2 p.m. organ overturo teftowed by a p.m.' film homeless and mentally HI at the Detroit JET Theatre. (248) 788-2900 p.m, and 2-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. SrMONSON, TAYLOR, TYE laswaa), JW13. totha farm Friday, June 11, and ltfO p.m, end 7:30 Central City Community Mental Health. -just zoo rr June 14-16. Equity actors may make 9 p.m. Mondays, Music Menu, 511 VmmtlHm iM*4 etMaytoury p.m. overtures with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (810)757-2177 Gift of Life 5K Run and 1,5 mile Pun appointment (248) 370-3310. Non-equi­ Monroe St., Detroit's Greektown, Cover •tale PeW, fig* Hit, west of Beck fflma, Saturday, June 12, Historic -CKB» m rm im ARTS' Walk to celebrate the gift of. life and ty actors seen on an availability basis. ftestf, NorttMKa. Free, but $ atat* park Radford Theatre, 17360 Latter Road. GoK event'teeing off at 8:15 a.m. ' learn more about organ and tissue Please se« next page

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Continued from prtviou* page 8-10 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight p.m. and 10:45p.m; Saturdays ($12), Greektown. Cover charge. 21 and older. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Magic TANGERINE TROUSERS charge. 21 and older. (313) 964-6368 Saturday, June 12, Zou Zou's, 101 N.' ' and 7:30 p.m. Sundays ($6). Prices (313) 964-6368 (blues) Stick in the Majestic, 4140 Woodward 9 p.m. Sunday. June 13, Arbor Brewing JANET TENAJ TRfC Main St., Chelsea. Free. All ages. (734) subject to change. (248) 542-9900 or DUNG BEATLES Ave.. Detroit. $7 in advance.'18 and Company. 114 E. Washington St., Ann Featuring Sven Anderson, piano and 327-2041 http://www.comedycastle.com Celebrate release of CD with party and older. (313) 833-9700 or Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) 213 Kurt Krahnke, bass, 11:30 a.m. to 3 CHARLIE MONTEREY SECOND CITY performance, with Hope Orchestra and http://www.99rnusic.com (blues) 1393 or http://www.arborbrewing.com p.m. Sundays, at Fishbone's 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June "Alternative Mondays' with "Funny Like Paul Gaughan and Not Forgotten, 8 MU330 * (acoustic pop/rock) Restaurant, 29244 Northwestern Hwy, 12. Pierce's Pastries Plus, 103 W. Cancer," 8 p.m. Mondays. $8; Improv p.m. Friday, June 11, Magic Bag. 6 p.m. Friday, June 11, The Shelter MARY THOMPSON Sputhfield. (248) 351-2925 Middle St., Chelsea. Free. All ages, Jammers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. $5, at 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Cover below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. 9 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Gold Dollar, PAUL VORNHAOEN QUARTET r"-(734) 327-2041 the club, 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. charge. 18 and older. (248) 544-3030 Congress, Detroit. $7 in advance. $8 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 18-19. MOXY FRUVOUS Mainstage comedy acts: $10 or http://www.themagicbag.com day of show. All ages. (313) 961-MELT 21 and older. (313) 8336873 or Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St.. Ann 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 15-16. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, (pop/rock) or http://www.961melt.com (ska) http://www.golddollar.com (blues) > Arbor. $5. 21 and older. (734) 662- The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $17.50 on Fridays, and $19.50 on RONNIE EARL AND THE MYSTERY TRAIN WITH JIM MCCARTY TWISW TARANTULAS 8310 Cover charge. All ages. (734) 761-1451 Saturdays. (313) 965-2222 BROADCASTERS 9 p.m. Friday, June 11, Ford Road Bar 9 p.m. Thursday, June 10. fifth Avenue MARV WELCH URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY BUDSON or http://www.a2ark.org (folk/pop) 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. June 12-13, and Grill, 35505 Ford Road, Westland. Ballroom, 25750 Novi Road. Novi. Free, Fridays, June 4. 13, 25 and July 2 and KEITH PARMENTIER 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. Free. 21 and older. (734) 721-8609; 9 21 and older. (248) 735-4011 (rockabil­ Saturdays, June 12 and July 3, at the 8-10 p.m. and_10 p,m, to rnldnighL Marvin's Bistro and Piano Bar, 15800 Ferndale. $17 in advance. 18 and older. p.m. Friday. June 18, Bad Frog Tavern, ly) Main Event Restaurant inside the Friday, June 11, Zou Zou's. 101 N. Middlebelt Road, between Five and Six (248) 544-3030 or 555 S. Woodward Ave., Birmingham. WAJUN INC. Pontiac Silverdome, no cover,(248) Main St.. Chelsea. Free. All ages. (734) Mile Road, Livonia. (734) 522-5600 http://www.themagicbag.com (blues) Free. 21 and older. (248) 624-9400 9 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Fifth Avenue, 858-7888; with Dan Kotton, 9 p.m. to 327-2041 ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN (blues) 215 W. Fifth Ave.. Royal Oak, Free. 21 12:30 a.m. Thursdays at Forte, 201 S. JIM POST j F» O r» U L A R. With Grand Mai. featuring former mem­ THE NOTE BENDERS and older. (248) 542-9922 (blues) Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 8 p.m. Saturday. June 12, The Ark. 316 MUSIC bers of St. Johnny, Agttpop. the ' 9 p.m. Friday. June 18. Music Menu. EDGAR WINTER and older. (248) 594-7300 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Cover charge. Dwarves and Meices, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 511 Monroe St,. Detroit's Greektown. 9 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Alvin's. 5756 THE WARREN COMMISSION All ages. (734) 761-1451 or ALBERTA ADAMS June 15. Clutch Cargo's. 65 E. Huron Cover charge. 21 and older. (313) 964- Cass Ave., Detroit. $12 in advance, • — 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Big Rock http://www.a2ark.org With The Bill Heid Trio, 9 p.m. Thursday. St.. Pontiac. Postponed until 6368 (blues) $14 at the door. 18 and older. (313) Chop and Brew House's stone terrace. RIDERS IN THE SKY June 17, Music Menu, 511 Monroe St., September. (248) 333-2362 or OLD 97'S 832-2355 (rock) 245 E. Eton. Birmingham. Free. All 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, The Ark, 316 S. Detroit's Greektown. Cover charge. 21 http://www.961melt.com (alternative 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, The Shelter ages. (248) 647-7774 Main St., Ann Arbor. Cover charge. All and older. (313) 964-6368 (blues) rock) below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. ages. (734) 761-1451 or THE ALLIGATORS CLUB° FACTORY 81 Congress. Detroit. Canceled. All ages. NIGHTS GOSPEL http://www.a2ark.org 9 p.m. Thursday. June 17. Memphis With Innercourse and Too Many Gods. 7 (313) 961-MELT or BRANDY SINCO Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. p.m. Thursday, June 10. The Shelter http://www.961melt.comTrbots rock) ALVIN'S FARMER JACK PRAI5EFEST With Michael Shelata, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. 21 and older. (248) 543-4300 below St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. BETH ORTON The Hush Party with resident DJs Featuring CeCe Winans, Helen Baylor, Friday, June 18, Angel Caravan (blues) Congress. Detroit. $6. All ages. (313) With Joe Henry. 8 p.m. Tuesday. June Metvin Hill and Cent, 10 p.m. Mondays; Dottie Peoples and Vickie Winans, Coffeehouse, 1420 Hill St., Ann Arbor. JOCELYN B. 961-MELT or http://www.961melt.com 15. St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress. and Club Color, featuring funk and Friday-Sunday. June 11-13, Hart Plaza, Free; suggested donation $7 adults, $5 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 4-5, (rock) Detroit. $12.50 in advance, $15 day of disco, 8 p.m. Wednesdays (free before Detroit. Free. (734) 453-9157 or students ages 13 and older. $3 for kids Oxford Inn, 43317 E. Grand River Ave., GRR show. All ages. (313) 961-MELT or 10 p.m.), at the club, 5756 Cass Ave., http://www.wattsupinc.com 6-12.(734) 327-2041 Novi. $5. 21 and older. (248) 305-5856 9 p.m. Wednesday. June 16, Oxford Inn, http://www.961melt.com (rock) Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- SPYDER JOE (blues) 43317 E. Grand River Ave.. Novi. Free. THE OTTOMANS 2355 or http://www.alvins.xtcom.com WORLD MUSIC 8-10 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight BASIKS 21 and older. (248) 305-5856 (rock) 9 p.m. Friday. June 18. The Alley behind THE ALLEY/MAIN STREET BtLUARDS Friday, June 18, Zou Zou's, 101 N. 9 p.m. Friday, June 11, Alvin's, 5756 HARMS WAY Main Street Billiards. 215 S. Main St.. DJ and dancing, 9 p.m. Saturday. June ANN ARBOR IRISH ENSEMBLE Main St., Chelsea. Free. All ages. (734) Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 and older. With Budda Fulla Rhymez and Redline. Rochester. Free. 21 and older. (248) 12. and Thursday, June 17. at the club. 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Arbor 327-2041 (313) 832-2355 (rock) 9:30 p.m. Friday. June 11, Blind Pig. 652-8441 (acoustic rock) 215 S. Main St.. Rochester. Free. 21 8rewing Company. 114 E. Washington NEIL WOODWARD BEACH BOYS FAMILY AND FRIENDS 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $5. 19 -OUT OF SCHOOL JAM" and older. (248) 652-8441 St., Ann Arbor. Free. 21 and older. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, The Any, 316' Featuring the band along with Matt and and older. (734) 996-8555 (rock) With MTV's DJ Skribble and OJ Slynke, ARBOR BREWING COMPANY (734) 213^1393 or http://www.arbor- S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Cover charge. Adam Jardine, Carnie Wilson. Daryl HARRINGTON BROTHERS 7 p.m. Thursday. June 17. La Boom. Latin dance night. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 brewing.com (Irish) All ages. (734) 761-1451 or Dragon and Owen Elliott, with special 8 p.m. Tuesday. June 15, Fox and 1172 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. a.m. Tuesdays in June at the restau­ CHRIS ARDOIN http://www.a2ark.org guast Immunity, 8 p.m. Saturday, June Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. $14.99 in advance. All ages. (248) rant/bar. 114 E. Washington St.. Ann 8 p.m. Sunday, June 13, The Ark. 316 12, Clio Area Amphitheater, 301 Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 926-1000 (dance) Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) 213 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Cover charge. POETRY/SPOKEN WORD Rogers Lodge Dr., Clio. $32 reserved, 644-4800 (blues) OVER THE RHINE 1393 or http://www.arborbrewing.com All ag«S. (734) 761-1451 or $26 bleachers. (810) 687-7611 or AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 18. The Ark. 316 BUNOPtt http://www.a2ark.org "POETRY IN MOTION" http://www.clioamp.org (pop) 9 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Fox and S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $10 in advance. "Swing-a-bilty" night with dance lessons ANN ARBOR IRISH ENSEMBLE Hostedpunk rock night with live perfor SHANE MCQOWAN (248) 547-3109/(248) 5466832 Monday. June 14. St. Andrew's Hall, ion. $15 lawn. AH ages, i 248) 377. With Cvomatii. 7:30 p.m Saturday June mances. 9 p.m. Mondays at Magic WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR DANCERS . With Mogue Doyle, 8 p.m. Sunday. June 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $18.50 in 0100 or http: •'www.paiacenpt com 12. Ptne Knob Music Theatre. I 75 and Stick. Free 18 and older: 'Soul 7:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 13, St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, advance. $20 day of show. All ages. (R&B) Sashabaw Road. Independence Shakedown' with DJ Big And). 9 p.m. Detroit. $15 in advance. $18 day of 12. at the Italian American Cultural (313) 961-MELT or LADY SUNSHINE AND THE X BAND Township, $33 pavilion. $15.50 lawn. Tuesdays at Magic Stick Free 21 and Center. Warren. $7, $6 WSD members. show. All ages. (313) 961-MELT or http://wwsv.961melt.com frapl 9 p m. Thursday. June 10 MemDhis 50 cents per ticket donation to Vnagro older :313) 833 9700 (313) 526-9432 http://www.961melt.com (Irish) ELVIS COSTEULO Smoke, 100 S. Ma'n St . Roy at Oak Foundation. All ages i248> 377-0100 MOTOR LOUNGE UNIVERSAL XPRESSION With Steve Nieve. 8 p.m. Tuesday. June Free 21 and older ,248 54 3 4300 or http: •. www paiacenet.com irock "8ack Room Mondays.' service mdus tries employee appreciation night, 9 9 p.m. Saturday. June 12."The Deck COMEDY 15, Meadow 8rook Music Festival. ; tiiuesi SAX APPEAL above The Second City, 2301 Oakland University. Walton Boulevard LIQUID BROTHERS 8 p m Thursday s. June 10 and 17. fox p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays Free 21 ano Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Free before 9 JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB and Adams Road. Rochester $35 pavii 8 p.m. Fndas. June 11. f-cn and Hounds. and Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave.. older: •Community Presents" with <-es' p.m. 21 and older. (313) 965 9500 Diane Alaimo. Elliott Branch and Bam fon. $15 lawn. All ages i248i 37? 1560 Woodward A\P . Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield H:!!s Free All ages '248 dent DJs. 9 p.m. to 2 a m Tuesdays (reggae) Bam. Thursday-Saturday. June 10-12 0100 or http:/ ••www.paiacrnet.com Free An ages 248> 644 .1800 ..blues 644 4800 f blues; $3 18 and older 'Maximum Overload ' MATT WATROBA I$10); Mark Gross. Ado Stone and Rich (alternative rock) LUCKY HASKINS SIMPLE NEPTUNE 9 p.m Fridays $6 18 and older 4 p.m. Sunday. June 13. Conn Higgmbottom, Thursday-Saturday. June A.J. CROCE 9 30 p m Thursday. June 1 7, Blind Pig, With Rooster. 8 p.m. Friday. June 18. "Divine" with DJs Mike Cta'k. Mark Amphitheatre, adjacent to the Lewis E. 17-19 ($12). at the club above Kicker's 9 p.m. Thursday. June 17. Fifth Avenue. 206 208 S First St.. Ann Arbor $4. 19 Magrc Bag. 22920 Woodward Ave . Flash and Brian Gillespie. 9 p.m to 2 a.m Saturdays. $6 21 and older an at Wint Nature Center at Independence All American Grill. 36071 Plymouth 215 W. Fifth Ave . Royal Oak Cover and older, .734) 996 8555 i rockabilly Ferndale $6. 18 and older ( 248) 544 Oaks County Park on Sashabaw Road. Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. Wednesdays- charge. 21 and older (248) 542 9922 STONEY MAZAAR AND THE 3030 or http. •• ,'www.tnemagicbag com the dub. 3515 Caniff. Hamtramck Independence Township. $2.50. (248) Thursdays. 8 p.m and 10:30 p.m. (blues) WESTSIDERS i rock* ,313) 3960080 625-6473/(248) 858-1684 (TTY) or Fridays and Saturdays. Third Level PAT DAILEY 9 p.m. Friday. June 18. (Owe' Town STEVE SOMERS BAND ST. ANDREWS/THE SHELTER http://www.co.oakland.mi.us Improv and new talent nights, 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday. June 18, The Gnll. 195 W Liberty Si . Plymouth With Valerie Barry-more. 9 p.m Friday. 'Three Floors of Fun," 9 p.m Fridays Sundays ($5). I 734) 2610555 Barnstormer Entertainment Comple*. Cover charge 21 and older , 7 34' 451 June 18. Ford Road Bar and Gnll. $3 before 11 p.m $5 afterward 18 JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S 9411 M 36, Whitmore Lake $20 in 1213 (bluest 35505 Ford Road. Westtand Free 21 and older. X2K dance night, 10 p.m FOLK/BLUEQRA88 Saturdays;.'Incinerator.' 9 p.m Bill Thomas. 9 p.m. Friday Saturday. advance, $25 day of show '21 and MERCURY REV and older. ( 734) 7218609 i blues* DANCING LIGHTS FOLK June 11-12 ($10. $22 95 dinner show Older, i 248) 645 6q66/| 734) 449 0040. With Sparkiehorse and Diane- t;«-o. 7 30 "SOUNDS OF SOUL* Wednesdays in The Shelter $6 21 and EXTRAVAGANZA package);-Keith Ruff. 9 p.m. Friday (pop'comedy) p m Thursday. June 17, St Andrew's With George Duke, Racheiie Ferren and older St Andrew s and The Shelter are MacAdidh, Liz. Bombtanco, Sage. Saturday. June 18 19 ($10. $22.95 dm DAVE DELL AND THE BIG BEAT Han 431 F Congress, Detroit $10 m Kenny Lattimore. 8 p m. Friday. June at 431 £ Congress. Detroit. i313< 961- Skypilots. Shell. Rick Stachura. and ner show package), at the club. 5070 EMBASSY advance. $14 day of s^ow An ages 18 fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave . MELT or htlp./ /www.961melt com more. 5 9 p.m. Friday. June 11 ($2). 9 Schaefer Road, Dearborn: (313) 584 9 p.m. Saturday. June 12, Fifth Avenue i 313.' 961 MELT or Dot rot t^\2 50 and $40 .248) 433 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Juno 12. and 8885 Ballroom. 25750 Novi Road. Novi. Free http:, , www.96 imelt com \ rock) 1515tsouM 24 KARAT CLUB noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. June 13 ($3). MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE 21 and older. (248) 735 4011 i blues: ORANT MCLENNAN AND ROBERT THE STILL "Cruise N'ght' with hot rods. Harleys open mic noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, in Chris Zito and Jan Mclness. Thursday THE DETERANTS FORSTER With Utopia Black. 9 30 p m, Thursday. and live bands. 8 p.m Thursdays: Pavilion A at the Washtenaw Farm Sunday. June 10 13; Mike Green and With Jill Jack and Big Sam, 9 30 p m Of The Go Between*. 8 p m Fndav June 10. Blmri Pig 206 208 S First St . Latin /House dance night. 9 p.m. Council Grounds. 5055 Ann Arbor. To Friday, June 4, Blind Pig. 206 208 S David Luther Glover. Wednesday Sunday, June 11. 7th HVHJSC, " N Saginaw. • Ann Arbor. $4 19 and older ( 734" 996 Sundays; intermediate swing lessons. 9 benefit Washtenaw County 4-H Youth First St., Ann Arbor $5. 19 and older June 16-20. at the club. 269 E. Fourth Pontiac $10 in advance, $13 day of 8555 (rock) p.m. Tuesdays: and beginner swing Program and the youth development i 734) 996 8555 (rockl St.. Royal Oak 830 p.m. Tuesdays show 18 and older (248< 335 8100 o- SUN MESSENGERS lessons. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, at the program of Michigan State University ($5), 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Thursdays DIAMOND DUKES http:, www 961 molt com > acouslic 9 p.m Thursday. June 10. Oxford inn, club, 28949 Joy Road (two blocks east Extension. 9 p.m Friday-Saturday. June 11 12. ($6). 9:30 p.m Fridays i $12), 8 15 pop! 43317 E Grand River Ave . Novi Free of Middlebelt Road). Westland. Cover BRIAN ULLIE Music Menu. 511 Monroe Si . Detroit's CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE 21 and older (2-18' 305 5856 iR&Bl charge 21 and older (734) 513-5030 ni9)W9..wmmmmmmmmmmm

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BY KEELY WYGONIK biggest book fair, and wanted to STAFF WRITER What: Jewish Community Center's Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festi­ kwygonlkGoe.homecomm.net create-a summer event." ' The festival was created by a val You can-go to see a movie any­ $250,000 endowment from the When: Thursday, June 10; and Sunday-Wednesday, June 13-16. time, but there aren't many Marwil family in memory of Whore: The Aaron DeRoy Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 6600 opportunities to learn more Lenore Marwil. W. Maple, West Bloomfield, and the Star Southfield Theatre, on 12 about the film afterward. "Mr. Milton Marwil came for­ Mile, just west of Telegraph Road in Southfield. During the first Jewish Com­ ward in January," York said. Tickets: General admission $6 per screening, $5 for seniors. Series munity Center Lenore Marwil "Early on in his relationship tickets, general admission $45, $35 for seniors. Patron series tick­ Film Festival, Thursday, June with his wife he discovered she ets $250, includes early admission for preferred seating to .all 10, and Sunday-Wednesday, June enjoyed films, and thought it screenings, and reception 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13. in the Galleria 13-16, film buffs will have an would be nice in her memory to Office Centre. Call (248) 661-7649 for advance tickets, or for more opportunity to see 15 films,an d help start the film festival." information. Tickets available at the door one hour prior to screen­ hear a variety of speakers. A variety of speakers, includ­ ing at the DeRoy Theatre on June 10, and the Star Southfield The: "The Jewish Community Cen­ ing Academy Award-winning atre, June 13-16, space permitting. Only tickets paid for in advance ter has been wanting to have a filmmaker Sue Marx, Rabbi will be held at the door. film festival for many years," Elimelech Silberberg of Congre­ said Nitzana York of Southfield, gation Bais Chabad of West be shown at the Aaron DeRoy field, and the Star Southfield director of Jewish Life and Bloomfield, and TV personality, Theatre. Learning Director at the JCC. author, Sandy Schreier will give Theatre inside the Jewish Com­ munity Center in West Bloom- Jody Podolsky, a native Detroi- "We do have the oldest and their perspectives on the films to ter, will speak after the 5 p.m. screening of her film "All of It," Wednesday, June 16, at the Star. S _J_J_ V I I If f I \ T II I I York, and festival co-chairper­ sons Mark Chessler and Mindy Sobie of West Bloomfield, screened 50 films before deciding on the ones to be presented. 1101 MOVIES A variety of films from around the world including feature- length, documentaries and short Star Rochester Htfs N0TTWCHIU(PC13)NV NatioMJAmittments QjoVifr 200 Barclay Circle subjects will be presented. A Wyren&WaweRds THIRTEENTH FLOOR (1} NV Terrace Cinema ShowtH* Chwnwj 8S3-2260 highlight is "Soleil," which stars 31342J7700 BLACK MASK (It) NV 3O40O Plymouth Rd. Sophia Loren as the matriarch of No one inder ag« 6 admitted for PG! 3 TWP»(R)NV 313-261-3330 Bargain Matinees Daily &R rated Rms after 6pm a Jewish Algerian family during ShmtK AlfShwU(UJ6pm THE MUMMY (PCI3) NV AS show SI except shews after 6 World War II. 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.-. h The Observer & Eccentric/THVBSDAY, JUNE 10,1999 mmmm mm ^^ singers to States Robert Forster Betweens never hit the charts in events. That will be the case at 8 Misc. of The Go- the United States. Instead the p.m. Friday as well when House Singer/songwriter Lisa Hunter, Betweens U call­ band had an underground fol­ of Usher, opens for Sweden's Par who just returned from playing ing from the sec­ lowing and is considered one of Lindh Project at JD's Macomb the North By Northeast Music ond floor of a the unsung heroes of the '80s pop Theatre in Mount Clemens.' Conference in Toronto, is record­ London hotel. scene. "He's^very much in the heavy ing a live album during her show Life is good, he "We sort of changed record metal style but he's presented at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, at said, especially companies quite a lot at the with almost symphonic music since he's back the Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth start," Forster said of The Go- with heavy wailing electric gui­ St., Ann Arbor. Call (734) 994- on tour with hu Betweens lack of success in the tars. He's coming.all the way 3940 or visit her Web site at good friend and United States. "One of the golden from Sweden to play here," http://www.lb.com/onemanclap- Go-Betweens rules of becoming a successful explained House of Usher key­ ping/lisa.htm for more informa­ bandmate Grant band is to stay with the same boardist Richard Kaczynski. tion. ... Tickets go on sale at 10 McLennan. record company so you can build For more information, visit a.m. Tuesday, July 27, for The Although The Go-Betweens up a relationship, which we did­ http://www.houseofusher.com. Irii^Teaors-and-The Royal Phil­ Returning home: Missy Gibson returns to the Detroit- broke up in 1989, the two haye n't really get down until our In JanuaryrHouseof-Usher harmonic Orchestra's perfor­ area with her Los Angeles-based band, Breech, to play remained friends. Beggars Ban­ fourth album." released its debut "Body of mance at The Palace of Auburn quet suggested that Forster and The Go-Betweens' sound is Mind," which features a guest two shows at Lili's in Hamtramck, Friday-Saturday, Hills at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. McLennan pair up for. a tour to timeless leading to speculation performance by Detroit Red June 11-12. The band is (from left) drummer Al Linker, Tickets are $45 and $27.50 support "Bellavista Terrace: Beat that, if re-release'd, the songs Wing Matthew Dandenault on reserved. Seniors ages 62 and bassist Dave Eastman, singer Gibson, guitarist Philip of The Go-Betweens." could be hits. "C'est Pas Finit," French for "it's older and groups of 15 or more Watts and accordion Ikeyboard player Joe McAlevey. "Beggars Banquet decided to "The music still sounds not finished." receive $3 off $27.50 reserved put out the best of Go-Betweens remarkably contemporary so Kaczynski explained that tickets by calling (248) 377-0100. record. It was sort of put to us, there probably would have been because of the song's complicated ... In other concert notes, the 'Do you want to do anything to a better chance that if we would nature, they were unable to find Echo and the Bunnymen show publicize this record as the two have dpne more, we would have a way to end it or name it. "It's songwriters in The Go- been more successful," he said. Not Finished" didn't sound very' on Tuesday, June 15, has been postponed. The band is postpon­ Betweens?' We decided on an Grant McLennan and Robert interesting so lead singer Aaron ing its tour until its greatest hits acoustic tour of clubs around the Forster perform Friday, June 11, Letrick, who plays hockey with package is released in fall. world in a sort of manageable at the 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw the Wings in the off season, came eight- or nine-week tour." St., Pontine. Tickets are $10 in up with it idea to recruit Dande­ Christina Fuoco is the pop The set list for the 7th House advance, $13 day of the show, nault. music reporter for The Observer to come home will include Go-Betweens songs which is open to those ages 18 "We asked him to translate & Eccentric Newspapers. If you as well as solo material and new and older. For more information, and read an intro to the song, have a question or comment for BY CHRISTINA FUOCO melodies. tunes the two have written call (248) 335-8100 or visit which is what's on the CD. It did­ her, you can leave her a message STAFF WRITES Apparently several folks in Los together. Forster explained that http://www.96lmelt.com. n't take him long. He's always at (734) 953-2047, mailbox No. cfuocoebe.homecomm.aet Angeles think the same. The Los he wasn't sure if the songs will got a future after he's done with 2130, or write to her at The Angeles Times did a short fea­ be recorded under the Go- Prog rock evening hockey," said Kaczynski, a Troy Observer & Eccentric Newspa­ Many Detroit-area musicians Betweens name or their own. say they can't wait to'leave the ture on Breech last year. The LA The Detroit-based prog rock resident who works as a profes­ pers, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Unljke their '80s jangle rock city and head for the bright Weekly raved about a perfor­ band House of Usher doesn't sor at the Wayne State Universi­ Livonia, Mich., 48150, or cfuoco@ counterparts, Australia's The Go- lights of L.A. No regrets, no look­ mance, describing Gibson as have simple concerts, it has ty School of Medicine. oe.homecomm.net ing back. someone who "almost literally But not Missy Gibson, who crawls her way into your space, fronts the alternative rock band presenting you with the ghosts of Breech. She's thrilled about her past, draping the walls with tales that will rattle chains in McGraw charity concert evacuated returning home. "I am excited. It should be kind your head long after you leave the room." BY CHRISTINA FUOCO that they were too busy to com­ McGraw. "Little Jeannie" to Men at Work's of fun. We're playing two nights STAFF WRITER ment on the evacuation. "We got a long way to go so "Who Can It Be Now?" to the The hit television show "Buffy at Lili's. It's kind of a new con­ [email protected] hang on a second," he said at Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris." He also per­ the Vampire Slayer" recently con­ Vestal said the woman appar­ cept. Art {Lyzak, of Lili's) called 10:25 p.m. The concert started at formed "No Son of Mine" by Phil sidered a Breech song for an Country singer Tim McGraw ently didn't know that the pep­ me and said, 'Let's just do two 8:45 p.m. The room was evacuat­ Collins, a song that parallels his episode. There are also sound­ and more than 400 of his fans per spray would spread through­ nights,' We're also excited about ed at 11:45 p.m. relationship with his father, track projects in the works. were forced to evacuate his char­ out the venue via air ducts. recording and working with McGraw, who was given oxy­ The 7th House was reopened baseball star Tug McGraw. Gibson, probably one of the ity concert Friday at the 7th Frank Pahl," Gibson explained. gen at the 7th House before Saturday for a concert with the McGraw. donning a black vest, most recognizable faces in the House in Pontiac after a woman Did you get the idea that she is returning to his tour bus, per­ local bands Brilliant. Ethos and blue jeans, black cowboy boots Detroit music scene, said her emptied a bottle of pepper spray excited? formed Saturday at the George St. Ashley. and hat. chose the songs from a publisher, EMI, is aggressively on a man who allegedly groped She and the rest of her L.A.- Strait Chevy Truck Country - It was McGraw karaoke night black ringed bjnder laying on a pushing the band. A music pub­ her. based band are playing Lili's in Music Festival at the Pontiac Sil- at the 7th House. The singer, music stand in front of him. lisher is a company that has McGraw was mid-song when Hamtramck Friday-Saturday, verdome. who said the concert was. being He hammed_i_t up for the administrative rights to an fans, coughing and holding their June 11-12. He arrived on Friday to per­ recorded for a live album, crowd. As he sang. "There's noth­ The band is in town to record artist's songs. shirts over their faces, began running out of the club. A roadie form a charity show for the Child focused on covers and his origi­ ing wrong with my/state of men-, with Frank Pahl, someone about They're very supportive. With Abuse and Neglect Council of nal material. tal health" from "Who Can It Be, whom Gibson raves. this last record, they came and panicked, jumped on the stage, stopped the performance and Oakland County. The show, "I don't know if I told you this Now?" McGraw slyly tipped his "He just does some amazing heard the record and really like which was announced at 6 a.m. tonight, but we're recording this cowboy hat as the audience (stuff). He makes a lot of his own it and threw some cash my way said, ""What's going on? We need to know what's going on? Oh my Friday, raised $15,000 through for a live album. You might hear screamed. instruments. He's amazing. He to help me pay for it. They'll also ticket and T-shirt sales, and yourself on the record," he said. During "Iris," McGraw pound? experiments a lot with^different help me if I need musicians or God, Tim's been pepper sprayed. - Try to get fresh air as quickly as donations. During the Strait The set list included hits "Just ed on his chest during the cho­ sounds and instruments and whatever," she said. r tour, he has done five such sur­ to See You Smile." "Where the rus, "I just want you to know mikes and toy instruments," said The thing is, obviously this you can." According to Nathan Vestal, prise shows, dubbed the "Bread Green Grass Grows" and "One of who I am." Gibson, a graduate of Seaholm money is an advance. At some and Water Tour." Those Days" and a selection of Soon afterward, the concert High School in Birmingham. point, if I'm successful, I'm going who runs the 7th House, Clutch Cargo's and the Phoenix _Elaza The shows feature guests from covers ranging from Elton Johns was stopped. Breech is promoting its recent­ to have to pay them back. It's Amphitheatre for Ritual, Inc., the Strait tour. At the 7th House ly released EP vBreech"_wrnch nice_t_o.have- that net- in the police canvassed Pontiac bars show, which hit the three-hour was engineerectand "mastered by meantime." looking for a woman wearing a mark before it was canceled. Matt Thorne, who also worked on Breech performs Friday-Satur­ white T-shirt. Their attempts McGraw was joined by Asleep at the eels' "Beautiful Freak." day, June 1112, at Lili's, 2930 were unsuccessful. Pontiac police the Wheel. Vestal said Strait and First he fought for the Crown. Although she's happy with the Jacob, Hamtramck. Doors open at said Friday through Monday members of the Dixie Chicks Now he's fighting EP, she's hoping that Pahl will 8 p.m. for the 21 and older show. were waiting backstage to join for the Family Jewels; ^ give the band an edgier sound. Cover charge is $6. Paul Einhaus The project we just did, which opens the Friday show, ivhile I really like, is pretty produced. I Frank Pahl and Gone Daddy don't think it's overly produced. Finch are the warm-up bands on a PI The Breech record is a pretty Saturday. For more information, professional effort. This thing is call (313) 875-6555 or visit ROTTING gonna be a little more experi­ http://www.lilis21.com. "lltfcMI iMttS riVlt mental, loose, not overly pro­ Breech's EP is available at all wmmi nnm HntniKC! duced for sure." Harmony House locations and ttkHMtMHI A stellar EP, "Breech" is the via www,- breech, net Breech can band's most commercial release. be reached by writing to P.O. Box n Gibson's smoky vocals are 461957, Los Angeles CA 90046, or caressed by tight harmonies and missbreech@ aol.com "SUPERB tto fiitJM k it tMfertr Dungbeatles celebrate it ANTHONY HOPKINS CUBA GOODING, JR. release of second CD BY CHRISTINA Fl'OCO beatles since 1993. Keyboardist STAFF WRITER Bud Grell joined the line-up last [email protected] year. Peltier was schooled on the The Dungbeatles know a thing Beatles and '60s pop, thanks to a !• or two about pop music. Multi­ his older sister. part harmonies and hummable "She bought every Beatles GRIPPING melodies fill their second release, record that came out. When I MUNI BlWTTnC •fnlPH "Wunderbar!" a tasty confection hear a Beatles song, it reminds frit start iittftir of sweet tunes. ^me of an exact moment in time . Taking cues from Weezer, as a kid," he said. If W Semisonic and the Beatles, As he grew older, his interests ,Dungbeatles' bassist Pete Peltjcr evolved from''Led Zeppelin to hopes his band's pop sensibilities HEATHER GRAHAM quirky singer/songwriters like UuMnRMrW! fttmm M 11111(19111 njrxiwifflriMiiiuiim - come through. Comparisons to Elvis Costollo. ii««i:iraw.iHa*HmirtfiM those bands can do nothing but "I always liked the bands that w^iiiamni-.m'jsiKei help the band. wrote really good pop songs - That's not a bad thing. We've mmwmm mr iii« in* inn Mil WliflNft^KlKti 1*11 Elvis Costollo, R.E.M., band like tin erici m,nm !• w *}iP im m covered (Weezer's song) 'Buddy that that were good inn m I!9 lltf MKlWil Holly,'" said PeUiCr, a graduate of songcrafters," he said. K3MK m -WHiir:C im *. JTJWffl? A— ^5555¾¾¾½ -~ " ""-" 1*'"1 North Farmington High School. "We kind of aspire to write W summit "a%» , mtumti -SIII.^ rv- "Quitting Time," the second really good pop songs. Hopefully {£-¾¾¾. Wi- *M • c STAR R 14 STAR K>HN RAT 14 Mill STAR IINCOIN PARK B | STARPCKMf^PH! :S 544-3030 or visit http:11 www. his brother, drummer Thad *B1IM\ 12 OAKS ^.'.V.'iWISTRIVfR EORD WYOMING T STAR S0UTHF1EID STAR TAYLOR L;\-; COMMERCE TWpu themagicbag.com or http:/I Bradley and Peltier, a former NO PASSES OR COUPONS ACCEPTED • CHECK NEWSPAPER DIRECTORIES FOR SHOATlVtS ?::? 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BY GEORGE DIU Hours; All locations are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Satur­ SPECIAL WRITER day; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Panayote Stassinopoulos Menu: Soups and salads, sandwiches, Greek specialties includ­ relaxes in the corner booth of ing shish ketrob, Moussaka, spinach and cheese pie, burgers, his restaurant, stirring cream breakfast specials, and omelets. Children's menu available. into a cup of coffee. It is 3 p.m., the quiet time between lunch Restaurant locations and dinner. There is time to Farmington Coney Island and Souvlakl talk, to reminisce, to reflect. 30985 Orchard Lake Road (between *9>and 14 Mite roads), Farmington Hills, (248)626-9732 * N Many years ago Stassinopou­ los Americanized his first name Leo's Coney Island locations to "Pete," but his accent gives • 1235 S. University, Ann Arbor, (734) 930-0084, opening soon away his Mediterranean roots. • 154 S. Woodward, Birmingham, (248) 540-8780 • 6527 Telegraph (at Maple Road), Bloomfield Township, His face, rugged and open, and (248) 646-8568 = hands, strong and knotty, mnld be the face and hands of a • 173b Canton Center Road, Canton Township, (734) 981-5483 - farmer. When he was a boy, • 26540 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, (313) 724-8182 Pete lived bn a farm near Kala- • 37580 W. 12 Mile Road (at Halsted), Farmington Hills, (248) mata, the town in Greece that 553-2360 gave its name to the prime • Laurel Park Mall, Livonia, (734) 462-0121 olives produced in that region of • 15131 Sheldon Road, Plymouth, (734) 254-06,63 the Peloponnese. • 3999 Center Point Parkway, Pontiac, (248) 335-3303 • 841 E. Big Beaver Road at Rochester Road, Troy Stassinopoulos has earned (248) 680-0099 anonymous fame. Throngs of • 4763 Haggerty, at Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield, (248) 669- people know what he does, but 2295 very few people know who he is. Southfleld Coney Island and Souvlakl For the record, Pete 15647 W. Nine Mile Road, at Greenfield, Southfield, (248) 569- Stassjnopoulos is the King of 5229 Coneys. Twenty-five years-ago he- opened a Coney joint in South- loan with their house as collat­ remained the same — long field. Today, there are 13 loca­ eral, they opened the 50-seat hours of hard work, hands-on tions, most of them called Leo's Southfield Coney Island at management, high quality food, Coney Island. Southfield and 12 Mile roads, and good service. but had no visions of grandeur. And those salads! Regular "Some people tell me that Like many immigrants who when they come back from out- customers become almost open businesses, their only goal addicted to them. The salad of-town, on their way home from was to provide for their family. the airport, they stop here for a dressing is Pete's secret recipe. Coney and a salad," said Pete and Esther worked side- Bachar Ayoub, a partner with Stassinopoulos shaking his head by-side, he as cook, she as Pete in the West Bloomfield as if even he is astonished at cashier and hostess. Their Leo's Coney Island, thinks Pete the ardor. "Before they even go menu had all the usual fare — is successful because of the way home!" coneys, loose burgers, fries. But he treats his employees and cus­ Pete was an innovator. tomers. , In 1960 Stassinopoulos left his family farm and immigrated "Before, only better restau­ "He is very generous, and very to Montreal. He worked as a rants like in Greektown had helpful to people from the old dishwasher, then at a factory Greek salads. No coney places. country, or people who need a So I had Greek salads. We were new start," Ayoub said, "And he STAIT PHOTO BY BOX BRESIXR making worn-en's stockings. Coney king: Panayote "Pete" Stassinopoulos opened a coney island restaurant in Later, he moved to Windsor and the first." gives customers more for their got a job on the Chrysler assem­ On opening day they sold two money - Better ingredients, and Southfield 25 years ago.. His coneys and Greek-salads are a customer favorite at bly line. He lived frugally, and Greek salads. Soon it was bigger portions." Farmington Coney Island and Souvlaki, and the other restaurants he owns. saved his money. dozens. Greek salads put the Stassinopoulos, now nearly ^In 1966 he met a young Southfield Coney Island on the 65, still works every day at the Greek woman, Esther Com­ gastronomic map. Farmington Coney Island, the mons, at a church dance in "Now everybody has Greek chain's busiest restaurant. He ington restaurant. upscale Greek restaurant in Don't go a hundred miles-an- Detroit. In 1968 they married. salads," Pete says. "But we were does a little of everything, help­ On occasion, Esther can still West Bloomfield. The rest of hour." Pete took a job as a cook at the first." ing cooks during big rushes, tak­ be found behind the register. Pete and Esther's five children By following his own brand of American Coney Island at ing carryout orders, working the Leo devotes himself mainly to pursued other interests. philosophy, taking it slow and Since then they've opened or register. Northland Center. After three purchased 12 restaurants. In management responsibilities. How big does Pete want IA-O'S easy, working hard and long years he and Esther decided it 1980, Pete's younger brother "My father is trying to cut Chris, a graduate engineer who Coney Island to get? hours, taking care of his-people was time to have a business of Leo came to America and got back, but he always seems to be worked at Detroit Diesel For... "Maybe we open more stores," and keeping the quality high, their own. Using $25,000 saved involved in the business. here," said his daughter Chris four years, gave up her career to he says. "We look. But I sa* Pete Stassinopoulos has become work in the family business. A from his Chrysler job, and a His formula for success has who helps manage the Farm- don't go too'fast. Take time. the metro Detroit area's King of son, John, is a partner in a more Conevs. WHAT'S COOKING Send items for consideration in RITZ-CARLTON, DEARBORN What's Cooking to Keely Wygo- Beer Lover's Barbecue, 6:30 nik, Entertainment Editor, p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner, Observer & Eccentric Newspa­ Thursday, June 17. Cost $90 per pers, Inc., 36251 Schoolcraft, person, call (313) 441-2100 for Livonia;Ml 48150, fax (248) 591- reservations, information. 7279, or e-mail kwygonik@ oe. PANEM BREAD homecomm.net Panera Bread has opened a It's summer, and we're looking new bakery-cafe at 37611 Twelve for suggestions for restaurants to Mile Road in Farmington Hills. feature on our Dining page. 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