^^^^^^P^^^^^^T^*^^^^^^^^ w*n ^* IPPW^^^F«WF *^W
District basketball heats up, CI
Hom^Ibwn . ' Putting you In touch I -j ' with your worW J Thursday *£1 March 12,1998 w Serving the Westland Community for 33 years
SF.VENV* FtvF CfNTS Von vr A3 NLMBLR 80 WlSTiAM). MICHIGAN • 68 PAGfcS • http: observer ecccntric.com O l»6H©intToirnC©mmunJirmtioii»Neiworfc, In*, Driver charged in hit-and-run
Catherine O'Keefe suffered head injuries and said/ • ;:'v ::';".•"/.'.•'••'. :'- . Rather than stopping to help the- remains in critical but stable condition. Theywenton top of the hood of the girls, Escobar kept driving until he Samantha Kosmyna suffered a broken right car and hit the windshield," Westland: reached a Westland residence where- arm and she still faces surgery. Both girls police Officer Daniel Karrick said. The his fiancee and his B-ye'ar-oid disabled..;• Spring ball: Westland were injured in a hit-and-run accident. windshield broke; and the girls fell off daughter live, police said. if Community foundation the'car,":;UVv.•-:''•' ••••-' "f:.''. v;^" "He did panic," defense attorney BY DARRELL CLEM too many drinks after work - drove O'Keefe suffered major head injuries Daniel Moss said Monday afternoon in ; will host its spring ball STAFF WBrrgR east through the Joy-Middlebelt inter- and remains in critical but stable con Westland 18thDistrictCourt.' ;: • i Escobar apparently didn't realize he/ on March 27 at the Hel It was 8:20 p.m. Saturday when sectioni police Said. dition at Detroit'sGrace Hospital. Kos ?He did have the green light," West- myna fared better; her right arm was had been trailed by witnesses, who con lenic Cultural Center. ./AS Livonia teens Catherine O'Keefe and tacted police and led officers to the/; Samantha kosmyna began walking land police Officer Cathy Gilliam said. broken and she still faces surgery, but Then it happened. Escobar* accused she was released Monday from Garden fiancee's residence hear Joy and Harri:' across Joy Road to socialize at a West- son, Karrick said. lancLcoffeehouse. of his third alcohol-related driving City Hospital. At that same moment, 26-year-old offense, rammed his 1994 Taurus into "There's nothing to indicate that the COUNTY NEWS O'Keefe and Kosmyna before the two driver was going real fast," Karrick Standing mute Sergio Antonio Escobar of Garden City In court Monday, Escobar stood mute — a truck driver accused of stopping for 16-year-old Livonia Franklin High said, responding to questions. "And '•Xi\ In court: An appeals court juniors could cross the road, police there's no Sign of any braking." • •"••.-.• ." ' Please see HIT, A2 panel heard opening arguments Tuesday in a Technical travel WayneCouniy Taxpayers Just the Association lawsuit on fax: Quia- 911 charges on telephone ton Mark, bills./A5 center, faxes a question COMMUNITY LIFE to vf? Hawaii. Superstitious? With the At left is Matt second of three Friday the Kanni- ISthson the horizon, you ainenand can chase away your fears at right is of the unlucky day by Janet doing something differ- Salt. ent./B±
AT HOME Speaking English: A Troy designer explains how the English style of decor can be anyone's cup of tea, as it features a sense of his tory as well as fun./D8
ENTERTAINMENT The 13th annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Fest at the Hellenic Cul ST AW PHOTOS BY JIM JAGDTOD tural Center in Westland features 60 musicians and dancers /El
Dining: Newly-opened • • Q'Grady's in Troy offers good food at moderate to on prices with an Irish- very Thursday afternoon, Carrie real time. They interact with the Americantwist. /El Toussain's fourth-grade science teachers and students in Hawaii by Eclass at Vandenberg Elementary computer and telephone. School in Wayne goes to Hawaii... not Reefs, corals, volcanoes become by boat or plane, but ;by satellite, more than flat pictures on a page. REAL ESTATE The 35 students walk oyer to the Lessons about fragile ecosystems computer lab at Wayne County RESA become immediate and three-dimen to participate in "TKidScience/ a long sional. Earning their pay: Good distance learning program produced "It's certainly more real. It's not just Realtors serve sellers and through Hawaii's department of edu a storyi When the students feel it's cation.- •.••• . ''.'."•' .• real, they feel they can do something buyers of h^m^s in lots of While RESA provides the technolo about it. They see they have some Seeking answers: Paula tiles and Chelsea Khan type a ques ways., gy, the Students provide the enthusi- control over it," Said Vandenberg tion into their computer as the program from Hawaii plays in aspi. JFpr them, it's real learning in School principal Karen Zokas. the background. INDEX • Obituaries \ A8 nee • Chuwlfled Index ' F5 receives RealErtate Fl BY DARRELL CLEM That marked the highest possible increase to $116,280 on July 1. eight categories ranging from commu Crossword *G3 BTAFFWRrreR rating he could receive for his first for Board members will have to approve nity relations to financial expertise to Jobs HI Riding a crest of popular support mal job evaluation. any adjustments. They also still have curriculum improvements. Home & Service J2 There was no dissent in this agree to reach an agreement with Baracy for "We believe that Dr. Baracy's energy from Wayne-Westland school board level, leadership and vision for the Autos J3 -members, Superintendent Greg Baraqy ment," Mathew McCusker, board vice a third-year salary that will begin July president, said. "It was an evaluation 1,1999. school district has provided a positive I Opinion A1243 won sweeping praise Monday for his first six months on the job. earned and deserved." ; Baracy replaced former Superinten and motivating atmosphere that focus I Calendar B4 Baracy's revjew didn't come with any dent Duane Moore, who retired as es on teaching and learning," Fowlkes Baracy, basking in voter approval of said. [Sports CI a $108.3 million bond issue for class salary adjustments - not yet, at least. Wayne-Westland superintendent. In a lengthy public address Monday, She also commended Baracy for pro I Real Estate Fl room technology and school building Under his existing three-year con repairs, received an "outstanding* rat-, tract, Baracy's first-year' pay of board President Debra Fowlkes noted moting good relations with communi- l : that Baracy received top marks in ing. ' \ '. $114,000 already is scheduled to ~~~~' Please se* BARACY, A4 HOW TO REACH US Newsroom: 734-953-2104 S concerns Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7279 E-mail: nwwtKmtOoaonlffw.com BY BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN the new owners. said. 'Nlghtllne/Sports: 734^53-2104 STAFF WRITER "We feel like you feel that maybe the school board Among the disputes is whether a strip of wooded Reader Comment Line: 734-953-2042 A proposed development near the Sassafras Trails pulled a fast one on us," Westland City Council Presi property should have been sold as part of the old Wil Classified Advertising: 734-591-0900 nature area sparked criticism Monday, but it is des dent Sandra Cicirelli said after residents came for son School site or kept as part of the neighboring Sassafras Trails nature area. The Wayne-Westland Display A dvertlslng: 734-591-2300 tined for preliminary approval by the city, ward to urge the council to help in protecting Sas While lobbing criticism at Wayne-Westland schools safras Trails. school district sold the parcel, and developer Mar ^0^06/^734-591-0500 officials who sold the property, council members and Meanwhile, Councilman Richard LeBlanc said if shall Kallen is planning a 64-lot subdivision on the residents hashed put their concerns about the pro there is blame to place, it should be with the school 13.5-ncre site. Sassafras Trails is protected by the posed Wildwood Manor Subdivision at a study,ses district not the city. Department of Natural Resources. sion Monday. Schools Superintendent Greg Baracy responded Property lines Many residents expressed concern about the future Tuesday, saying he wished city officials would call of a nature area called Sassafras Trails, but council him first for the facts boforo making negative com There is no dispute over any parcel of the property, members said they, feel their hands are tied, and that ments. Baracy said. The property lines are set on a map dat* they must approve the project or face a lawsuit from The school district has been totally upfront and 6 «174 10011 6 honest with the Sassafras Trails people," Baracy Pf ea<» see WU6N, A4 t s iliiiui 'jki.'i-*' i. mmmm iiJ*k-_i£iLl^* lii i:-L A2(W) The Ob»erver& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998
PETelethonto aid shelters Hit from page At In addition to being, the auto into making the PETelethon a as Jyidge < Qail McKnight Westjand police and court offi capital of the world and the success," he said. "Aside from his arraigned hirn on tvyo cpunts of cials said Escobar had two mis home of the Stanley Cup chanv generous financial support, he operating under the influence, of demeanor alcohol offenses on his iO pions, the Detroit area can lay and his staff have volunteered liquor/causing a serious injury record prior tothe latest claim to having the largest their time and efforts to do all of accident-and two counts of leav charges. telethon devoted exclusively to the things that are necessary to ing the scene. AH four charges ; ; : Driving while impaired pets.; •'.'';'>' ••.;•:.';: .•:•• /-.,-::. -^:- carrying out a first-rate new : carry ifive-year prison terms •/The Michigan Humane Society telethon* upon conviction. McKnight noted in court that PETelethon raised $302,000 for The 1998 Michigan Humane Moss stopped short of saying, Escobar was cited for driving Debra Fowlkes, Wayne- area animal shelters last year, Society PETelethon will be host that Escobar drove drunk but while impaired foUpwihg a. one- Weatlarid school board presi much more than its nearest ed by Channel 60 news anchors said that ^ if he did - "his judg car accident in 1991 that ogly dent, confirmed Tuesday that rivals, Houston ($210,000) and Amyre Makupson and David ment was impaired" when he left involvecl himself, i she plans to seek re-election in Dallas ($160,000). Scott. the scene. Police also said Escobar Was June. "Detroit is clearly the leading Veterinarians and trainers Escobar's family members cited for having an unlawful ,,. Fowlkes is nearing the end PETelethon Dtiarker," said David from the Michigan Humane Soci wept Monday as McKnight - blood alcohol level duririjg a 1994 iof her first four-year term. Rosenthal, general manager of ety.will be on hand to offer noting that the suspect has two driving incident • i3he previously served a six- Heinz Pet Products, which spon advice and tips for- pet owners. prior alcohol-related driving Moss indicated in court^Mon- month appointed term. sors the TV fundraisers nation Anyone interested in adopting a offenses from 1991 and 1994 r day that the weekend accident is Fowlkes said she,already wide. According to Rosenthal, pet . should turn on the ordered him jailed iri lieu of a expected to fuel a lawsuit. has picked up her candidate "Obviously there's going to be Debra Fowlkes the Detroit PETelethon owes PETelethon between noon and 5 $100,000 cash bond. packet from school district much of its success to the efforts p.m. Sunday, March 16, to see a Moss had argued for a person some civil litigation involved," he elections offices. of local business executive Jack menagerie of friendly dogs and al bond, although he told McK said. Other potential candidates elections offices, 4001 Fourth Berry, the president and founder cats available from Michigan night "there's no diminishing the Livonia Franklin principal should be aware of a 4 p.m. St., Wayne. The office is in the of the Livonia-based Pet Sup Humane Society shelters. The tragedy of what occurred." Michael Fenchel contacted ,£&pril 6 filing deadline for the art annex behind Wayne plies "Plus" chain. society has a shelter and clinic in Moss also argued that Escobar school crisis team members at ^frune 8 election. Memorial High School. Westland at 37265 Marquette. is a lifelong Garden City resi their homes Sunday and Rosenthal believes that arranged a Monday morning ^./Candidates must be regis Another reminder; Resi-. Berry's support will also help the For many viewers, one of the dent who has strong support tered voters living in the dents who want to vote in the from family members who want meeting. Michigan Humane Society raise highlights of the PETelethon Fenchel also announced the richool district. They may pick June 8 election must register record funds during this year's will be the'finals of the Michigan to help him seek counseling. -3ap election packets at school by May 11. But McKnight voiced concern accident to students in an effort PETelethon, which airs on UPN Humane Society's "Smartest Pet to provide factual information Channel 60, noon to 5 p.m. on in Detroit" contest. The three that Escobar had shown difficul ties in following court orders for and to squelch rumors that one Sunday, March 15. finalists from the areawide girl had died in the accident. tfl "Jack Berry has thrown him smart pet search will be featured prior alcohol-related driving MICMAfL offenses. The latest accident did follow self and his stores 100 percent on the program, showing off their impressive tricks. McKnight ordered Escobar to the deaths of two Franklin stu return to court March 19 for a dents killed in separate acci preliminary hearing that will dents since last March. . determine whether he should Alycia Madgwick, 14, died Dec. » Urn UM&er*tudent r»tk> > 3 in a one-car accident on Joy ' Certified Uftchert Currently accepting applications IUle0tlati6 (Dbsenw %. stand trial as charged. ' Ifldivldia] attantioo . westofMerriman. for the 1998-99 school year
CITY OF WESTLAND INVITATION TO BID L. a Natjonwide* Agent, I'd like lo let you know I'm ready to serve you. To learn more about Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing ^--^.-1:-. Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185-2298, on Tuesday. March 31f 1998 at lltOO a.m. (no exceptions) for the following: READER SERVICE LINES how I can help you get insurance thafs designed to fit your specific needs, call or stop by my office today. TREE REMOVAL Complete specifications and pertinent, information may] be obtained from the Purchasing Office. The City'of'Westlajod reserves the right to reject any ; : : Observer Newsroom E-Mail or all bids. ;l-^ ". •. ••'''•'•.' \- - <:C ^. •'.':•:,:•.,.-,.•': • • Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to storied, letters to,, JILLB.RUNKLE, the editor or make general comments to any member ol our news . Purchasing Agent staff through E-Mail via the Internet,at the follomng address: JewBofrcp) City of Westland newsroom9Moniine.com. Bid Item: 463-033198 fentiBT to Aptj Pubiiih:M»rch 12,1998 HomeUne: 73*953-2020 „___^_ 37290 5 Wle UroDia • Open houses and new developments in your area. Iirdflla • FreerealestatesernlnarInformation. . • Current mortgage rates'. mmm SPARTAN NUTRITION Classified After Hours: 734-591-0900 & FITNESS CENTERS INC. • Place classified ads at your convenience. Your ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CENTRE Circulation Department: 734-591-0500 Herbs • Vitamins • Food Supplements «If you have a questidn about home delivery or if you did not NATIONWIDE WE SPECIALIZE IN INSURANCE • Herbology receive your paper, piease call one of our customer service repre Naftjnwtba to on your dda sentatives during the following hours: «i • Iridology (Study of the Iris) Sunday: Bam-Noon . Natural Health Consultants & Herbalists on Staff Hen* Oftce Or* Nb«er>yHd» tea. CeWw. OH 4321S Thursday: 8:30 a.m. -7 p.m. Ns6orv»«de* i» o rejis»wd ttderd Mrvfca merf e/Nbfiamvlclj MA& hwonca Owpory Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. uunw 4 0% EXCHANGE ON US. DOLLAR Fax Line: 734*953-2288 519-254-0994 • Vou can use a MasterCard or Visa . WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL 17U Oui'lliMIc \u\ • Windsor • (.tn.ula SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES : to access the fpllovvlng information MEETING NO. 5-3/2/98 from our classified ads. This service ; Is available by noon Wednesday and Presiding; Council President Cicireili. Preisent: Anderson, Barns, Griffin,LeBlanc, Pickering, Scott ' NORTHWEST ; Saturday:. 51: Approved: minutea of regular meeting held February 17,1998 item No. 9822: -Request from Moslem Shrine Temple solicit funds for free medical care for •m Vehicles: used trucks, vans and all children from June 12-June 14,1998 at various intersections within city . V_ J UMUetfm • . makes of automobiles. Cost: $39.95..- -Request from Westland Fire Department Public Awareness Committee conduct carnival, 35100 Central City Pkwy fromApri l 20-May 3,1998 -Introduced Ordinance 248-A-3, rezonlng from office business, to single O&E On-line: 734-591-0903 family residential, NW corner of Cowan and Wildwood • You can access On-Line with Just -Adopted Ordinance 248-A-2, rezoning from two family residential to light Far East Specials! industrial, 38284 Abruzzi Dr. about any communications software -Introduced Budget Amendment 98-11, CWW Youth Assistance Grant and - PC or Macintosh. On-Line users can: approval of contract amendment for Youth Assistance Program, amount To take ai^HmU^e of these <^
'&•>*•'> m t%i1' ^£^^ mmmmmm A3 Pumps on Parkwood right style straw handbag Made exdusiyeiyfor Jacobson's by Fajchi Sport. Imported. Black, toast or natural^ lO'HxIO'W.; Receive a complimentary cosmetic case with your purchase. Handbags STAff PHOTO fcy TOM HAWtET Water work: The heavy rains earlier this week resulted in pumps being brought out to some Westland neighborhoods. Here, pumps were operating on Parkwood Monday afternoon. Westland man faces charges in connection with shooting BY JAY M. GROSSMAN Leonard James Parmenter, 19, of Westland is STAFF WRITER charged with possession of a weapon, obstruction One girl is clinging to life, the other is looking at of justice and accessory after the fact to a felony. jail time. Police believe Parmenter brought the rifle to the A 16-year-old Rochester Hills teenager charged party and later tossed it into the Detroit River. with shooting two Rochester High School students Parmenter arid Dow were arraigned Monday in at a Jan. 24 house party in Hamtramck was taken 31st District Court in Hamtramck. The two were into police custody Thursday. released on personal bond after pleading not The teenager, a student at the Alternative Cen guilty. Their preliminary exam is scheduled for ter for Education, is charged with reckless dis 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19. charge of a firearm resulting in an injury and pos "From what we surmise, Parmenter brought the session of a short-barrel rifle. Her case will be gun to the house and some people were firing it heard in Oakland County Probate Court. outside," Frederick said. "At some point the gun Police believe the girl was holding the rifle when was brought inside the house. The 16-year-old it discharged inside the house, shooting Annie Sar- took possession of the gun and it subsequently dis avolatz, 17, through the head before striking charged." Rachael Lennox, 16, in the face. Police aren't releasing the teenager's name Saravolatz remains unconscious in the intensive because she is a juvenile. care unit at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Lennox Rochester Schools spokeswoman Carol Foster was treated for a broken jaw and missing teeth. said she doesn't expect the district to take any Both teenagers are in their junior year at school. action against the teenager. Hamtramck Detective Dennis Frederick said "It's a police investigation," said Foster. "And all police aren't sure if the three girls went to the I can really tell you is there have not been any dis party together, "But they do know each other," he ciplinary problems with this girl." said. • Frederick said there were alcohol and narcotics Andrew Leland Dow, 18, of Northville, also is present at the party when police arrived. The charged with possession of a short-barrel rifle and three suspects face additional charges if Sar contributing to the delinquency of minors. Dow avolatz doesn't recover. rented the downstairs flat on Comstock where the "She almost expired a couple days ago," he said party was held. Monday. "Right now we're just crossing our fingers and hoping for the best." Community foundation hosts annual spring ball March 27 BY DARRELL CLEM may also be bought by those who • Sponsored two mini-semi STAFE WRITER can't attend the spring ball. nars for the business community The Westland Community The Westland Community with a reception and tours of the Foundation, raising money for Foundation uses money from its William D. Ford Career Techni student scholarships, summer spring ball and other activities cal Center and the William P. camps, cultural events and other to help with numerous communi Faust Public Library of West- programs, will sponsor its sec ty programs. land. ond-annual spring ball Friday, Several new programs are • Sponsored performances of March 27. being planned this year, Glenn magicians, theater troupes and Tony Russo's World Famous Shaw, foundation president, others during a summer chil Big Band will perform during said. dren's series at the library. the event at the Hellenic Cultur In 1997, alone, the foundation: • Sponsored a June concert by al Center, 36375 Joy Road. • Donated $15,000 to the the 70th Division U.S. Army Tickets are $75 per person and Westland-based Salvation Army Band at the library, drawing include cocktails and hors d'oeu- to send more than 200 youths more than 250 residents. vres at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 and family members to summer • Sponsored a December holi p.m. and music and dancing at 9 camp. day classical event for communi p.m. • Created a scholarship pro ty residents and received thou Dress is casually elegant, gram with $10,000 in funding to sands of dollars in holiday toys black tie optional. help Wayne-Westland and Livo for children. For spring ball tickets or to nia school district students fur • Provided financial assis get more information, call (734) ther their education. tance to two local families in dire 595-7727. • Sponsored a dinner dance financial need. An 8:45 p.m. raffle also will be with pianist David Syme that Darrell Clem can be reached at held for various trips for two or drew more than 240 business (734) 953-2110 or by e-mail at cash prizes. Tickets are $10 and leaders and community resi [email protected] dents. Legislative forum State Sen. Loren Bennett, state Rep. Eileen DeHart and state Rep. Thomas Kelly are sched PUCES & FACES uled to participate in a legislative forum 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, in Cafe Marquette in the William D. Ford Career Tech Center, at 36455 Marquette. A full breakfast is included for $8. State Junior miss Two local young women are competing this week for the Michigan Junior Miss title. Amy McKerracher, Nankin Township Junior Miss, and Stephanie Mead, Wayne-Westland Junior MJBS, have traveled to Alpena to compete for more than $9,000 in cash scholarships and more than $200,000 in college scholarships, along Amy McKerracher Stephanie Mead with the title of Michigan's Junior Miss and a chance to represent Michigan at the national pro safety building whore they will get a mini course gram, America's Junior Miss, in Mobile, Ala., in on Bolf-defense, first aid and CPR. They are also late June. invited to luncheons with the Alpena Kiwanis The state winner will bo named after the pro and Alpena Lions clubs. gram Saturday, March 14, at Alpena High Ticket* for the 7 p.m. March 14 finals are $15 School's Stanley C. Beck Auditorium. for the main floor seating and $10 for the bal Birmingham • (246) 644-6900 UvOnla • (734) 591-7696 Rochester • (248) 661-6000 During the week the 13 contestants will be cony. They are available on a first-come basis at SHOPPING HOURS • MON-SAT 10-9 • OPEN SUN AT NOON rohoarsing, taking part in seminars and visiting the Holiday Inn of Alpena registration desk, 1000 Oldd Town Alpena. They will also visit the public Highway U.S. 23 North, Alpena, Ml 49707. M from page Al from page Al tiet ••rved by th* school district. • Working with his cabinet to ing back to 1936, he said. Residents Mark and Karen Olivier expressed "H« has done a wonderful job keep a watchful eye on district Sassafras Trails proponents, contend the nature support for the project. working with the cities of Wayne '.finances. ••••' area's bprder is a long-standjng fence. But that New housing and new development should be and Westland," she said. •I Spending time in school fence was put in to contain an active playground welcomed in the community, Mark Olivier said. Baracy's contract will auto buildings and boosting staff area at the former school and was in no way : The project will.bring new families that will pump matically roll over to include morale. intended to represent the property boundary, money into the city's coffers, he said, pother year unless the board • Fueling positive relations ; Baracy said. .•:'•. / Resident Jerry Smith also supports the project. notifies him in writing by April with state and federal legisla The Friends of Sassafras Trails are lighting any "It appears to be a well-thought out project," he 1^ That contractual clause keeps tors. - ••"/•• development on the property, Baracy said, adding said. •• '•. '•::'•;;'••" the superintendent working oh a : "He is recognized as a superin that he favors the latest proposal because it will But residents Bess Kunkle and Anita Gronas three-year agreement. tendent with a voice in Lansing," bring new homes and families to the school dis said flooding and drainage are continuing prob , Baracy also will continue to Fpwlkessaid. trict. - -yy;••'::'.,-• ;-;•• lems in the area. Many homes in the area are jpceive a district-paid automo Baracy haa said he envisions a The development will receive preliminary flooded^now during heavy rains, Gronas said. bile, a $300-a-month expense promising future for Wayne- approval as council has no plans to vote on the Project engineer Rick Hirth responded that he *f«count and other negotiated Westland now that voters last issue before a 90-day time limit expires, according wasn't aware of flooding problems* "We're here to : ^agreements. •••'.•":' i"'. month approved a $108.3 million toCieirelli. talk about bur project," he said. S^Fpwlkea, reading from a pre- bond issue to upgrade classroom The developer submitted the plans on Dec. 15, "We don't want to aggravate those problems," he H^red three-page statement, technology arid to spruce up according to city Planning Director Tod Kilroy. No said, "but I don't think we're the people to solve K5ite4 numerous achievements buildings. vote means tentative approval, Kilroy said. your problems." jgihoe Baracy was promoted from Board members see voter Also at issue is whether any of the property is a his former job as assistant approval of the 4-mill, 22-year For and against protected wetlands area. superintendent for general tax as one indication of commu At Monday's meeting many residents spoke administration. QregB*r»cy /.:':,' nity confidence in Baracy's lead against the project, while, a few came out in favor Wetlands study Fpwike8 singled but Baracy ership. ofit.'.' Kilroy said a wetlands study was done by a >fbr:..^i'..•.' •'.-•\ ••;•;-• ,: , . • Establishing a program for Da rrell Clem ca n be reached at "I think a great error was made by the school DNR-qiialified wetlands expert, and no wetlands • Being accessible to parents, buying hew : textbooks and (734) 963-2110 or by e-mail at district," Charles Johnson, of the Friends of Sas were found in the boundaries of the development : staff and students. addressing curriculum needs, [email protected] safras Trails, said. "Everyone assumed this was area. However, tree preservation requirements part of the forest" will be in effect, Kilroy said. "This is a very definite and very important part But Sassafras Trails backers dispute that there of Sassafras Trails," he said. are no protectable wetlands on the site. Johnson also expressed concerns about children Even though council members won't take a vote, and dogs from the new subdivision using Sas they did try to reassure residents that concerns safras Trails as a play area."In three or four the council has control over will be addressed at years, this is going to be Westland's greatest trash the next stages in the approval process for the "Wfcat^bu OughttotK^ About IivingTrusts" heap," he said. development. Johnson requested that the council require that "The city very clearly is required to move for (What you dont know could cost your family thousands of doUarsI) a wall be built to separate the trails area from the ward," LeBlanc said. f you own a home,.or you have aucts worth at of your estate. This means that your family may have to sell new subdivision. "I think those of you sitting here who know me leave $100,000...you owe It. jo yourself—and some assets just to pay the estate taxes! Resident Lola King questioned why the city did know how much I care about Sassafras Trails," I A living trust avoids all this by avoiding probate and your family—to get the facts on living trusts. If n't step in and buy the property when it had the Councilman Glenn Anderson said, adding that he you think you're protected "with a simple Will...think minimizing estate taxes. Plus, a living trust will protect I again...AWillgiwrtwr«ithatyourestatewil!gothrough your estate if you become incapacitated during your chance. But now that the Wilson School parcel has plans to submit a list of recommendations for the probate, which means that your family may not be able lifetime by avoiding a conservatorship. This means your been sold, "We want what is left protected," she project when it reaches the next step in the to take possession of your estate for many months, or eve n estate will be managed as you see lit, not as a court- said. approval process. years! -.'..' appointed guardian sees fit "I as a citizen feel insulted by the way develop The project will come back to council two or Plus, if your estate is over $625,000. your family may To find out more about the benefits of living trusts, attend one ofthese free seminars... ment is taken so lightly," resident Vicki Maple three more times and could take up to a year and owe estate taxes whichcouk) amount to 37-55% of the value said. a half to reach final approval, Kilroy said. FREE SEMINARS Maple called on council members to deal with Beth Sundrla Jachman can be reached at (734) 'M the city's ongoing residential basement flooding 953-2122 or by e-mail at WESTLAND : TROY :. problems and cautioned that a new development [email protected] R- Wednesday. Marth 18 Wednesday March 18 1000; 11:30 a-in. ,7K)p-8a0pjn. could bring on more flooding. -.8- Coffee & Danish ConwiCookiee M Westland - Bailey Recreation Center Troy - MSU Management Education Center H 811 W.SqUart Lake Road M 36661 Fbrd Road *\ ALLEN PARK MADISON HEIGHTS LIVONIA. Prokop named senior of month ThundaxMarch 19 Thursday March 19 Saturday; March 21 7.O0-8^0 pjn. KhOO-U^Oam . 10KW-lli30ajn. CoSee&Cookie* a. Coffee & Danish '. Coffee & Danish Evelyn Prokop, 77, has been at the Westland Historical Muse is a member of an exercise advi Allen Park-Park & Recreation Center MadisonHeight* PublicLibrai Livonia Civic Center library named Westland Senior of the um and the Westland public sory council. She also helped i". 32777 Five Mile Road 16870 White Street 240 W. Thirteen Mde Road; Month for March at the senior library. She drives seniors to build the city's Playscape, a Refreshments Served—Plenty of free parking. Please arrive early, seating may befimtixt. Friendship Center. doctor visits, shopping and other large children's play structure in l^Officeaof She has been a bingo volunteer places. Central City Park. since 1995 and has volunteered I Wfcei yea atteid *ae of these semiaart, you'll | Einheuser & Florlca, P.C. A grandmother of six, Prokop • i* . receive a FREE, 1-hear coasaltaboa with an . 26026 Woodward • Royal Oak, MI «48067 'V Th« attorneys at Einh*u»er & Florka, P.C. speak to area resident* •V ' attoraey(worta $15«)^»o yoacti find out ' "V about living tnuta and proper **UU planning Tfcey are members \v hilt suP|>tu •- 1 ivt V I BowaUviigtnistwillbeaemyow. | of the Aswrican Acadeisy of EataU Planning AUorneya-and their , seminars are ?in(bmdtivt 4 t^^unfcntoruk".-. V E^rDeiavr-^all (248) 398^1800 Now to Reserve Your Seat! v : OAAETA (14'hour!kminarRtt0rvaii6nLlne) t Famous?! Footwear V •i i i! i i ''. • • 11. i 11 .. ; . : I •' r .'.;'. i^ww-wp^ff^^.»'. >, ..." n \ < s \ ••*! , ^ H • *. • '•'.«» ••'•» •» V 10 to 33% off Entire Stock %; fc. VIC'S w KING Reebbk (^ihfbrt'Walk': SALE DINE Featuring Dynamic Cushioning*. Everyday low price $59.99 FAMI IT RESTAURANT j Kroger Complex 5662 Middiebelt* Garden City•• -•', 1 Block North of ford Road Ford Road I VIC'S DINER mm MBHUM WIDE MEDIUM WIDE (734)427-5338 MO 5M0,n 61-K) 7-12,13114 71-12,13 Open Mon.-Sat. 7a.m.-10p,m.; Sun; 7a.m.-3p.m. Dynamic Cushioning .M BREAKFAST tv i r t i J I r SPECIAL 7-11 AM TOkDMX Featuring DynaMax"' Cushioning. £%WEP ^Look tor our NEW specials! Everyday low price $59.99 LUNCH SPECIAL "> ->» .v? Any sandwich on our menu ';&&«££*£ iwro* MEDIUM WIDE I (includes Soup E3ar.„2 soups daily!) 7112,1¾ 14 7112,13 I only.... JC#99 ""V Dv^M.ix Cushioning • V No limit • One coupon for entire party • Dine-in only Roabcfk ^^ MalaV •••• NiBB aia^Bl MM MMi •••! Mi alaVi ^- __ . Unlimited Soup Bar....onl3^..r2«v9 Roadglider DMX ^^fcA g Featuring DynaMax" Cushioning. > DINNER CIAL ^HP' Everyday low price $67.99 atMttMkrf 7 Wfferwit Complete Pinners . Otflj*- to chooee from: ' Stuffed.Cabbage •Vfeal Cutlet • Meat loaf | • Fish & Chips • Shrimp & Chips • \ • Liver & Onions • Chicken fobob ' \i .•' (Includes Soup Bar...2 eoupt daily!) I only...: 3.99 IP'":?:..*! No> limit •One coupon fontfltlrwarty^Xrit-iwnly^^ M Ifcf ••::'! .'^•JLO .> J \ • «^ A8<*) The Observer & Eccentric Markets A Unique Experience in "si Gourmet Shopping f arguments on telephone charges BY KEN ABRAMCZYK surcharges was a tax, which in August 1994 which provided 8TAFF WRITER would make any Legislative for an increase ih the fee Are the 48-cent charges on action raising the surcharge in charged to telephone subscribers 4. ^frs* telephone bills for Wayne Coun violation of the Headlee Amend for emergency .911 phone ser ty residents for dll services a ment since voters were not vice. fee or a tax? aBked for approval. In August 1996 a Wayne F^e^ h1c*t Candidates gearing up 10 Lb. for state education seats f~ie4& Se^ f-*>s€>jjt State conventions are five Republicans - State Rep. ty- Extra large Fresh Atlantic months away, but candidates are Jessie Dalman, 64, of Holland lining up for'nominations to announced she will seek a nomi Fully Cooked Boneless statewide education post. Here is nation. Former chair of the Michigan State 1 their status: £• House Education Committee, Democrats - No announce she is being term-iimiteS out. ments yet. Priority: making the~university Republicans - Incumbent University of Michigan affordable for middle-class fami Pelpres (Dee) Cook, 65, of Democrats - Phil Power, an lies. Greenville, has Engler's backing Veil incumbent, announced he will David Brandon, 45, CEO of for a second term. The second seek a new eight-year term. the Livonia-headquartered incumbent, Jack Shingleton, 75, Umi QMUmaJM Power, 59, of Ann Arbor is chair Valassis Communications and is retiring. man of HomeTown Communica GOP fund-raiser, announced his Engler is backing Dave Porte Baby tions Network Inc., parent com candidacy for U-M regent during ous, 45, of Reed City; Porteous Corned pany of this newspaper. He was legislative budget hearings. received an appointment to the appointed in 1986 to fill a vacan Brandon, a Plymouth Township MSU board in 1996 but lost his Swiss Cheese Beef cy. Twin priorities: "moving resident, chairs the board of re-election bid in the Democratic research findings from the lab to Central Michigan University, an sweep. the marketplace" and tuition appointive position. Democrats have a 5-3 majori ^ee^ ^ vi/^we aid. Gov. John Engler has ty. So far, no one has announced announced Dalman and Bran J Silver Medal Winner ^ f-- — —--- tq be his running mate. Two per don will be the nominees, sons are elected for eight-year putting former regent Deane Wayne State I '97 Paris Concour Agrlcole I terms. Incumbent Shirley Baker, 72, on notice not to try a Democrats - No announce- McFee, R-Battle Creek, is retir comeback. j Chateau De LaTour j H%a* ing. Democrats have a 5-3 majori " Please see EDUCATION, A6 1 '96 Bordeaux Superior i Folnari i I fi£± ' /*7L >Sr';.-'"JV>fS£v /?3N I "Italian" Merlot I You won't believe the Each I flavor in this bottle. Pair One of the best red wines of 1 up with your favorite 0 .* I the appellation I I pasta or pizza. We figured if Congress |_ J.rlghMrultj,, vl2orouS_ J I That's Italian!! could make IRAs a better deal, L^is&sCCvij, M°Cann's so could we. Bob's Red Mill Quick Cooking Irish Irish Soda The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 has made IRAs more attractive than ever. What a coinci dence, so have we with some great fixed rates on time deposit accounts, and traditional Oatmeal Bread Mix m m p/.- IRAs or the new Roth IRAs And now more people are eligible to make Stash ,axdeferred IRA lucky «1^ J^ JAPY contributions. There's easier access to IRA assets. More Premium 9 MONTHS spouses can now set up IRAs. More people can qualify for tax-free earnings If it's put into a Roth IRA. And IRA withdrawals for education or first-time home purchases Green Shamrock may be penalty-free For more information, visit any Comerica bank branch or call 1-800- 292-1300. And find out what the deal is on IRAs and how the new tax law can benefit you Tea Pasta. 12 Oz. (DmencA IWO'CTTW. g N V* We Ibtm We uodmtmA We make H work! 1 * 12 MILE RO. t i 1 UifiiVl, The* TOM. IRAs and f ates are offered by Comcnca Bank and Cow*J Bank'California Annual Pcrcentaj* Y*W rs bawd on a nine-month Tirr* Dcpotit or IRA 9 Account Penalty (or rarty withdrawal Spcoalratf crffer lor new money Time Deposits or IRAs only. APYnotapplKab^torwewlngTimeDcpoiitJOflRAi Jwo 42875 Grand River 31201 Southfield Road minimum initial new money deposit wth a maximum deposit of »100.000 m a sin$!e account Rite is erfectne »5 of i/iy! FIRST FEDERAL OFHtCHtOAN Ask Us. Waton Do h» Check out our super specials on the Internet! www.ffom.cbm Branch otlkt* throoghowt nttropolitiia Drtroh, OMego, Kasanawo, OWOMO, Dmad, Qbtnihg anal Okmo*, Extandtd hoofi weekday? md M wrvfot Saturday) it mod bunches, • 12,000 r***twm to qpert and (Main U Wwal P*fc**g» YtaW(AP10H*r«M compound and paid m^f^9 MBrM ^^^^P ttrt-tmnff. APY ataumat al Nartat rantaln* on dapoaH te» t» M lam\8uba«rMpanaltymayb« »wDoaad*yaa^w»fra t£&^ j^a^^y^A^^^ii^ •.AiA.V.ih.^^.rJi^., • ^^i^w^_ mmmmm, PP ^f^m The Observer & EccentrU/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 *A7 from page AS said it W6s the nature of the 'The appellate court can rule BY TIM RICHARD • The appellate panel found Oakland County Cir ing against him was a former emergency service that dictated 6n the issues at any time. STAFF WRITER Oakland Circuit Court colleague,.; cuit Court Judfe Richard D. Kuhn lacked standing ; the fee be spent around the dis Rose Bogaert, chair of the A state Court of Appeals panel .Gage..,-,. •/.•'. trict to have the 911 system Wayne County Taxpayers Asso to file the suit because he "cannot establish that The appellate panel found- available. • has upheld a law merging ciation, hoped the panel would Detroit Recorder's Court with he will suffer an Injury or that there is a likely Kuhn lacked standing to file the/^ i •--..' -•-.•• .•-... •• rule in favor of her organization- Wayne County Circuit Court. chance of immediate injury different from the suit because he "cannot establish *'•• 'fYou can't send out a bill for She call? 911 a "necessary and The law took effect last Oct. 1. that he will, suffer an injury pr^ each user of service," Essad said. admirable service" but disagrees The 29 incumbent recorder's public »M that there is a likely chance of': When Doctoroff responded that with the way the surcharge was judges, who heard only criminal immediate injury different fron^; that did hot respond to question imposed on county residents. 'the public >'•>'.'• .'••". 7 i> cases, became circuit judges. 1 of whether the 911 charge was a They now hear civil arid family "Judge Kuhn, as an Oakland' user fee or a tax, Essad respond "It's illegal without a vote. It's cases as well as criminal cases. for the election to fill the newly- circumstances,.established that County resident, is neither a, ed that the fee was collected to a tax, not a fee. The 29 judges may fill out the created Wayne Circuit Court the Legislature has exceeded its Wayne County resident, a voter'; defray expenses. terms of the Detroit court to. judgeships was within the dis constitutional authority/ they registered in Wayne County, por "The Legislature passed a law which they were elected, but cretion recognized by the added. a potential candidate for one off 'Harretha Jarrett, Wayne that is unconstitutional. Nobody then must run countywide to Supreme Court," said appellate Loser WAS Oakland Circuit those 29 newly-created judge Qounty's attorney, concluded should be allowed to levy a tax keep their posts, the state law Judges Hilda Gage, Maureen Judge Richard P. Kuhn, who in ships. ' r :.>jr t^at the taxpayers' group had without a vote of the people." says. Pulte Reilly and Kathleen 1961-62 waB a delegate to the "Furthermore, his status as a#, "ao eyidehce..to overturn >the "We find that the manner in Jansen. Constitutional Convention that Oakland County Circuit Courjf", lower court." which the Legislature provided "Plaintiffs have not, under the designed the court system. Rul Pleas* see MOMER, A10' (HEAP from page A6 ; • Tests now given in mid-Jan be helped if they could receive question discusses a spring and uary should be moved back to more than just test, numbers. "I groundwater. "Most of our kids March, said Kulchar, because would like to see the (scorers') have city water," he said. *that Christmas break is a annotations on about 20 tests Orme said test results fail to killer." with a range of scores," said show how many times a student • In one history test question, Wayne RESA's Ewing. was absent from class. "Our the founder: 6f the Society for the • Some questions are poorly (teachers') heads are on the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani written. Creatwood's McFarland chopping block," he said. "A lot mals banged together the heads blistered a social studies ques of kids go on Christmas vacation of two drivers who had treated tion with a map of the Under and can't remember their locker animals badly. Jerry Maiorano, ground Railroad in Michigan, numbers when they come back." a Warren Consolidated district the routes used to smuggle Bogardus said her subcommit administrator, said, "I take slaves out of the pre-Ciyil War tee has concluded its hearings offense. Violence was taught." South. Detroit is shown as a and will write a report to the • Students' socioeconomic and point, but the map fails to indi Legislature. family backgrounds influence cate whether Detroit is a point Meanwhile, if there was any test results, said Maiorano. So or origin or a destination. One doubt the MEAP tests are gain do pupil-teacher ratios, teacher question asks why Michigan was ing in importance, a legislative experience, teachers with mas- such an important part of the proposal shows they're here to tars degrees and other factors. Underground Railroad. The stay. On the House calendar is Tfcst results should be correlated answer was that it was close to HB 5096, which would require wjth these factors instead of Canada, "but the map doesn't the Michigan Higher Assistance being reported raw. "District to even show Canada!" McFarland Authority to consider MEAP dJBtrict comparisons cannot and said. high school scores in granting snouldnot be reported," he said. • Jim Orme, a Romulus sci college scholarships. '• County administrator wpuld ence teacher, said a geology ting's Court (Eastie Utstaurant Located at Olde World Canterbury Village urn, -** .*%. Ill hi! (ill jj iixscriMcnii .fVStl >WIM| M»«5 MM). BRING THE FAMILY FOR SUNDA Y BRUNCH at SUNDAY, MARCH 15,1998 King's Court Castle! 11:00 AM TO 4:00PM Served from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00tp.m. v THe /-75, Exit 083, North, Over 40 items to choose from! Josfyri RtL, just minutes from the Including Omelettes &Carving Items! PaUue of Auburn Hills. Adults-$14.95 A. Children Under 12 - $7.95 Children Under SEAT FREE! . Oitirtwi*. N «to» 7 WALDO* kn." FUEE ADMISSION FOR MORE WF0RUAT10S, AfAkKlNG! I ntruNorni CALL: (24m 1-57()(). 1 > 1 7 woman who's Traditionally, had more tax relief has come from than 1000. •k the drugstore. he female obstetricians and certified nurse mid wives of Providence Hospital and Medical Centers have delivered thousands of bahies T between them. And they've had a few of their own, as well. So if you Antacids and aspirin are only short-term solutions. Comerica banks offer longer- think a woman's touch would make your birth experience a better one, then you've come to the right place. lasting tax relief in more ways than just competitive rates on time deposit accounts, Of course, no matter which gender you prefer (for your doctor, that is) all traditional IRAs and Roth IRAS. Our Private Banking Relationship Managers can help of Providence's obstetricians and certified nurse mtdwives are highly skilled you understand how the new tax law will impact your tax and estate planning. We can and experienced. And they work in some of the most accommodating, comfortable, family-centered birth facilities in Michigan. Providence Park even refer you to Comerica Securities for consultation and advice on investment In Novi and the New Life Center in Southfield offer the comforts of home, - with the reassurance of state-of-the-art equipment standing by. For low- alternatives for your portfolio or for a Roth IRA. To find out more, call 1-800-292-1)00 risk births, the Family Birthing Center in Southfield offers a safer alternative Or visit your neighborhood Comerica bank branch, instead of the corner drugstore. to home birth, providing queen-size beds, Jacuzzi tubs and sleeping accommodations for family members. OOI1KTI<7 For your birth experience, Providence has all the choices: the medical professionals, the accommodations, the technology. Just ask any Wt Usttn. Wt undmtani Wt nub It wwi* woman who's been there—even just once. For more Information, «111-800-968-5595. Mutual Funds and other investments offered by Comerica Securities are tio.1 FOIC insured; are noi deposits or obligations of. or guaranteed by Comerica banks, and involve risk, including possible loss ROVIDENCE of principal. Comerica Securities is a broker-dealer, member NASD/SI PC and an affiliate of Comerica banks. HOSMTAl AND MCDICAl CCNTERS Comerkra b*nkj Eqwil Opp M*mt»r ofT? Dov«M#fi o* Charity Notfonol Kkolm System, h«. MSTMtM I* ^^^9mnr^^9^^e^n^s^mgsmmmmmmmmm mm W9mm**m*w ^ wm ,wFr|i».y j»-.»^->^.,>-jr-^- -,.<.»• ^-.'.JHI 4 ' Ji WWtto) ITAe 06*erver & ficcenfHc/ THURSDAYj MARCH 12,1998 i; OBITUARIES s- T . .^HlllATHOIIIIftOH XOWmB.MSMTT | great-grandchildren; and eight Smith of First United Methodist : ; ©ineral services for Sheila u Funeral services for Edwin E}is- great-great-grandchildren." Church. ..-.•'•••;' *.'-? ;-'/l ",- Jhompson, 44, of Westland were sett/ 85r0f Westland were March Mr; Bissett Was preceded in Mrs. Caryl, who diedMarch 9 March 10 in Uht Funeral Home 7 in Uht Funeral Home. Crema death by his daughter, Lebra. in Plymouth, was born in •with burial at Cadillac Memorial tion rites were accorded. Officiat Memorial contributions may Caseviite, MichvShe was" a Gardens West, Westland. Offici ing was the Rev. Robert McDon- be made to Angela Hospice. homemaker. ' \\,-y ating Was the Rev. Mel Gower. atf- :-.Vy.y :'v: Surviving are: daughter, Mary ^ Mrs. Thompson died March 6 Humphrey of Garden City; four Mr. Bissett died March 5 in VEMLEI CARYL •in Oakwood Hospital Dearborn. Oakwood Hospital Annapolis grandchildren; nine great-grand' Funeral services for Vera Lee She was a homemaker. Center, Wayne. He was a children; and one groat-great NEWS & NOTES I' Surviving are: husband, Rod- Caryl, 92, of Plymouth were grandchild. mechanic. Thursday; March 12, in John N. ,ney; son, Jason; brother, John Surviving are: wife, Hastel Bis •; Mrs. Caryl was preceded in FROM SMART Carnes; sisters, Claire Ambrose, Santeiu & Son; Funeral-Home death by her husband, Tom. sett; son,- Edwin $fJL» • QZf-J'^f^'JQi SMART Rider Says Thanks! / . Dear SMART, challenged person I'm a physically he afternoon One my legs are always in pain. 1 saw tne u^w^rJ^^S*. ing there waving at me, saymg Zl'U wait" ms made me smileMy L couldn't carry me fast enough, b« 9^ Zwaited.ThankyouSorhiring good P^mifou^MW'0*"* Thank you again, David Bolgars SMART And Your Community. ' in At SMART, we know that each community has unique transportation needs. That's why SMART has joined forces with area communities to form the Community Based Service Plan, giving people a say in how SMART there's mo^ operates in their community. Currently in Wayne County, we're working with Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Call us npwto get your 1st and 6th monthsfree of great entertainment Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Livonia, Melvindale, Redford, River and service with americasC You'll see what youVe been missing: Rouge, Romulus, Taylor and Wyandotte. As a result, we've been able to provide more reliable and efficient transportation Is • More hit movies on express cinema" with,2B new title^ every than ever before, particularly for senior citizens and disabled month and start times every 30 minutes V riders. Arid it's going to get even better. • More channels, up to 90 available, with all your favorites You can now get to Livonia Mall from Grand River, with • Ameritech's knowledgeable, caring customer service, our new route on 7 Mile. In Macomb County, we've 24 hours a day, 7 days a week expanded service to Lakeside via our Van Dyke route. ••;•-• And much, much more.., .• . (ftfiiefitfrch. presents RIDEl \NU\Rt . Call today: Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation 1-800-848-CAST Mora Routes; Record Ridership. (tin) And So Many Reasons to Rktel *IM A6th month* of service tttt. V*lid for newcustomer* In specified markets only. Standard rate* apply for all other monUtt, No coupon necessary for 1st month free. Cwtonw must maintain Initial level of service in order to receive 6th month free coupon. Coupon sent to customer before 6th month of service. Account .must not be SMART'S on a Roll. p**t rive to receive coupon. Applicable feea and taxes not included. Wired serviceable/area only. Offer valid through 3/31/98, Othetf realrlctlons may apply. Call tor mow details. •! OHWAnwttwhCorp. / RMK8W* (313)962-5515 ,.: J I'2 -^ i ir 1 W»fc» »* li^ hi «M«H ^ «wv««H«MW^HPi«ii«p*ivi«nnw pp* mmmmmmm ^^mmm^mi^m»h*.>vAM.iJ?irjJJ*.jujm,vi )*) 12B(No)(0F*.«A) The Observer &Eccentric /THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 ?ii BIG BERTHA X-12 ir«n« f,; V •>' i .-('••"A ' y.' •y"; v.y ;i, J". 'r,•••>"'; y>\ * *\ * -X J..*l j-, AR BEAR BETA Tl :*1 DZQNE GRAFHTE »99 METAUMXDS : to, $465 AR BEAR M3 RONS .3-PWozbr€GRAP^m:,, $f?5so AJRBEAR3-PW I OZONE GRAPHTTE . }•'. •:.>SJ CRANKSHAFT STEEL— fflft'M-»549°° AIR BEAR RONS 3-PW PRO CARBON SATURDAY ONLY OZOsE GRAPHTTE «999 $fibo SAT • SI CRANKSHAFT STEEL _-. .«749°° MONIES COMPLETE GOIF SKIS I WEDVTHURS Men's & Ladies • Steel & Graphite IV t'»'l I %i« A ' . ,. -• Tour Impact W/Bag i '^BaMi [QMade- 3-PW Graphite I Lirrrt3wimo>jpcrt>^li>^ud^X<>uts. I 1 BURNER BUBBLE' 1 Not \fcM on ain/other discponts or specials. • Complete Set • Not vafid on |yi6r purchases. I Titanium frm**" Bubble Tribute ^98 Drivers & *3$9" 3 Woods & 8 Irons Burner Bubble Irons 845s IRONS MetaVoods ProSelect STEEL ^ Spectra Steel 3-PW Steel Shaft.T w'rWiMtd1' 3 Woods & 8 Irons GrapihiteShaft...»..„.,...$399.99 Men's Only Bubble Graphite ..„..,„$599.99 A Sure Curefor Cabi n Fever Don't Miss These incredible Savings Shop Early for Best Selection TaytorMade Burner Champagne CRAZY LIKE A FOX Men's * Ladies. Steel * Graphite Ladies Drivers & Fairway Woods $69" NICKUUSAJR8EAR Steel Shaft Special Purchase / Starts , Tt-Faced Vapor EST graphite Super Low Fox Price • Men's Onfy KJICKL/AUS PRO SELECT 2« SET ^,^ 2 WOODS & 5 IRONS STEEL SHAFTS TAYLOR MADE ' N1 Classic Golf Bag $4 HURRYI THEY WONT LAST LONG Original Burner Bubble 9* Two color Staff i I Metalwoodt. Men's &L*J«* Saturday FIRST FUGKT SO 701 Driver* Rrsl Right SO 701 Graphite Graphfce shaft. Men's & Utfes ARMOUR 8S5-MIP Super Deaf. Reg. $100 Drivers 4 Metalwopds.....,...,., >PW STEEL SHAFTS NfCKUUS AIR BEAR HURRYI PRICED TO MOVE, : REG $100.00. Great Vakw fa Men's Uacfies Driver* & Metatooods 9am -9pm Vapor EST graphite Mer?s & Ladies ... Perfect f^ Beoinn^r GoHers .: NtCKLAUS AIR BEAR •> Drivers & Metafwoods NtCKLAUS N1 Irpnir; . / nmt&fuTE Cap Crankshaft Steel Men* & Ladies. ODYSSEY s 3-PW DRIVESHAFT GRAPHITE PUTTERS HURRYI ONLY 47 SETS. I " .• !,!-.! 10() < n ,• • <>•„ TAYLOR MADE Burntf Tl 2 "v. -/.(1,-.- > .; .-,1,, •. | ^t' Butt* Driver* & FMryny Wood* Biggest selection tn Towhr; -.;, Merit.Onry;....; ;.., : .;..-.;.....,...., Pro Select Mill Raced TOP-FUTE ihUmadator ftMtrwtab Putter. ,.....;..;.;...Heg $50 f*b -V"'1» ^.Graphite Shaft Fox SAVINGS ON IRON SETS Michigan's Largest Selection of Men's Only. Hurryl 6 | Won't Last Long A11 S&ub &**p C/V NICKI_XUS. Ml* QoH Shoesfor Wome n Tarytof Made Burner Bubble' Over 100 Models for Men & Women Stainless Original .....' -Z.A The Best Prices Of the Year! Daiwa •qoLP- G3 Tl Compo O 845 XL 18 Ball Pack '*'-< ORIGINAL All You Need • Stock Up For The Season. Footjoy Greenjby Shoes 3-Pw • Graphite Free Sand MALAssl. Colors Ctoseouf Wedge 6 Days Only! 3-PW• Graphite WE'VE GOT WHAT'S HOT • NEW FOR '98 ALL First Flight > 1 Graphite Iron Sets 7 OFF SAT • SUN • M0N • TUES * WED • THURS SD 911 3-PW Charcoal Graphite *»ee*«»e*e*««t«iiii*leiaimv° Golfer's SD 901 3-PW Burner Ti 2 3-Pw Bubble 2 Shaft Hunter Graphite Reg. A Senior ...T. ALLl997crc» SD 911 3-PW Available In Rifle Sfeel Checklist 9VlVVl ISlGB|MMlV •••ie«ie*i«*»*eiiii»«ili>»*$374" a Golf Bags Burner LCO Irons 3-Pw Bubble 2 Shaft • Golf Gloves SD 901 3-PW'96 Available In Rifle Steel • Putters • Shirts Utvat Oraphtt*...... «••«»••»•••••«••• AllThe lop brands, All 1997 Shirts, Shorts. Pants, Sweaters,fleece top s 6V SD911 Lady 4-PW Steel • Golf Balls • Utility Vests for Men & Women from Last Season Are 1/2 Off. Plus A Ton Of New 1996 Fashions On Sale At 20% Off. Now thru Thursday! VaCMpflftp • • • • i«a at • • 4• • is>«tt•«e• M • • • ••^•f W§ Q Rain Suits Clubs • Hats , • Score • Socks Caddies • Golf Shoes • Heddcovers • Tees • Iron Covers • Sweaters • Videos Q Wedges • Visors INTERNATIONAL SKI & GOLF BmriaOlikfe* Prkt Protection GMHIHK. • Sunglasses • Pull Carts • BLOOMFIELD HILLS...... 2540 WOODWARD at Square Lake Road, (248) 3384)803 SkopWMCMfUwt. • BIRMINGHAM ...... 101 TOWNSEND corner of Pierce ,...... (248) 644-5950 BmriuVUkf«WIM*% • Towels • Umbrellas •NOVI ,...... ,.,...,0 ...NOVI TOWN CTR. South of 1-96 on Novl Rd (248)347-3323 • ntjATnwti PtV* Set Storefor DiM b • Drivers • Spikes • FARMINGTON HILLS. ...27847 ORCHARD LAKE RD.at 12 Mile.. (248)8534585 • MT. CLEMENS...... 1216 S. GRATIOT 1/2 mHe North Of 16 Mile (810) 463-3620 Q Iron Sets • Shoes • TRAVERSE cfnr...,, ...107 E. FR6NT ST (Bay Side Entrance) ...... (616) 941-1999 HOURS • Travel • Slacks • ANN ARBOR....,...... ,.:...... 3336 WASHTENAW West of U.S. 23...... ,..,., .(734) 973-9340 Nat ...... 9-9 ...4261 MILLER RD. across from Genesee ValeyMal ..(810) 732-5560 • Carry Bags • Socks • FLINT..; Great Big Ti Irons 3-Pw •DEARBORN HEtOHTS. ...26312 FORD RD. 11/2 miles W.of Telegraph ..(313) 562-5560 Sun ....11-^ RCH-96 Graphite Shaft • Shorts • Gift • EAST LANSING ...246 E. SAGINAW at Abbott...... ,..,. .,..,,..., (517) 333-3529 Daily ,.10-9 • GRAND RAPIDS '...... ,.2035 28th Street S.E. bet. Breton & Kalamazoo ..(616)452-1199 • Windshirts Certificates VISA • MASTERCAW) Big Bertha X-12 Irons 3-Pw • GROSSEPCHNTE .,.19435 MACK AVE just North of Moross..' (313) 8854)300 DISCOVER • DINERS R-96 Graphite Shaft. ln*$fockl >^v^ • Ball Sleeves • Tees • CALL TOLL FREE ...IVES7V/PC/PS....;..,;...;..,...... ;... 1-900442-2929 AMERICAN EXPRESS American Express Travel at Bavarian Village 800 797-8352 • 8007789963 \ t • I tt.. >..«»•»'. MM •Mi Mi HI m mmmmmmmm mamm The Observer &Eccenfricl THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 mm. M summer ^Approximately 20 1997-98 for these courses will be funded University before acceptance to year providing this program. It Students will attend two classes, "Lunch and Learn Session" high school graduates, who are through institutional funds. the Summer Start Program. is a great opportunity for these English 101 and Computer Sci which -vvill cover such topics as eligible for financial aid at the The high school graduates "We are proud to offer econom students as they will participate ence 208. The courses will incor time management, self -integrity college leyel, will have an oppor must be student applicants ically disadvantaged Students a in learning seminars as well as porate writing and math/com and study skills. tunity to complete six college interested in attending Madon jump start on ^heir education " develop a learning community puter skills to assist future aca For information, students may. credit hours at Madonna Univer na University in the, 1998 fall said Sister Nancy Marie Jamroz, with other first-year college stu demic success. contact their high school coun sity in Livonia beginning in term and demonstrate an eco^ : Madonna University vice presi dents.'';; v'^.-kVv'v.--.-..'. " Lynch will be included with seling office* or call Madonna's June. nomic need. All participants dent for student life^This is Classes will be held three days the program and one lunch peri Admission Office at (734) 432- ^Tuition and registration fees must be admitted to.Madonna Madonna University's second a week from 9 a.m. to 3' p.m. od each week will be designated 6641. from page A7 judge does not grant him stand nal court. In the other 82 coun er, looked into "Convention Com Decisions, Decisions! ing because this statute does ties; criminal cases were decided ment" from the 1961-62 conven not dilute the power or integrity by countywide circuit court tion and found the Legislature Peace Instant of Us position." judges arid juries. may: abolish statutory courts iC-.' Gov. John Engler, fightingth e (such as recorder's) to transfer of Mind? Gratification? Kuhn rebuked growing number of courts and their duties elsewhere. . The appellate pane) even costs, threatened in 1993 to veto Kuhn has filed a similar suit FRfct 1 Year FREE bawled out Kuhn and friends for all new judgeships until the Leg in U.S. District Court for eastern Romisicte Assistance filing his case so late in the islature worked out better ways Michigan. Plus S20 FRFE Gas game. "Plaintiffs waited for to deploy resources. Merging almost one year after the statute Reason for hope? RadioShack Recorder's and Wayne Circuit I. 1 was passed to allege that it was courts was One of several legisla But at one point, the Court of 'Value! Gift Certificate unconstitutional. They filed tive responses. Appeals gave Kuhn reason to their complaint three months hope the state Supreme Court before the effective date of the Kuhn and two other plaintiffs might find in his favor. It citedV merger, after much of the work hired attorney Lawrence 1974 opinion which upheld ******£ necessary to effect the merger Bunting to.challenge the law on grandfathering in Berkley had been accomplished. two grounds: municipal judges as state dis trict judges. "Even after the circuit court First, they objected that the (Judge Robert Colombo Jr.) Legislature transferred judges of "Were we to decide Schwartz Take your pick when you purchase & activate a cellular phone. issued its opinion and order, the limited jurisdiction (the Berkley decision) today, we plaintiffs waited two weeks to Recorder's Court to the general would not be so willing to grant We'll help you choose the phone & plan best for you. file an emergency motion for jurisdiction Wayne Circuit the Legislature the same degree leave to appeal, which was filed Court. of discretion" in filling new Plus, $9.99 Access Until only 12 days before the merger Second, they said the 29 new judgeships; "Nonetheless, we are took place." circuit judges should be elected bound by the precedential effect Roadside Assistance 1999 and FREE Unlimited For more than 140 years, by voters rather .than trans of this Supreme Court opinion if Detroit was the only city in and obligated to follow it hold It IWi&arttotk^ ; provided by Weekends for 3 Months.! ferred from the lower court. is* i $300.01 wfaoirtf.v fNew activations only, limited to certain rate pUris. Michigan to have its own crimi The Court of Appeals, howev- ing" in deciding Kuhn's suit. Minimum 2 year secvke agreement required/Cf Source: CA case 206199, Kuhn W Mulirwith monthly access and Free On! IK' al Way battery appear'o------?ndbifl.Choni2ndNLCh 2nd.bill.Xnoseo Vn rate pen access. vs. Secretary of State. $300.01 value.) II M"l inI JJJ 999 999999. .. F Frf c Unfiled Weeteh feature tjegfoIjegfo•g'ms* oon«conrn secoseconnd d bill a nd Wude_„Ts. off-pe. r._a. untry. ; hours fro.mT, Saturday„... momc. mnirwthrpwhSurKla y evening j« 20-nuflrtbef •• an...d. continueco ntinues as a ^9.9>9.S 9 monthl,.y charg, e after the first : •" nmjq,: :../i '•.;•[• Plus, FREE GaslYou get four $5 mail-in gas three fuB months until customer cancel Roaming, tog, WIFE WANTED long Stance and. taxes are e^ra. Other restrictions Due- to massive* overstock situation, the ELWA Sewing Maehiiw Warehouw to ottering for ycaltimei • rebate coupons—a total of $20 of gas FREE! ape*; Offer" ends"March 21.,1998. AkTouch"* and the A«Tooch Logo are trademaria" i ofAirTouch tale to the public a Smiled number of new special ELNA HEAVY DUTY 2G-ZAQ OPEN ARM > 2 hours talk tine, Comrnunkauons, Inc sewing machines that are made of METAL and sew on ai fabrics, levTs, canvas upholstery, mmm-i'yarVvK liv ! <•• 26 hours stan^ nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk • EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! No attachments needed for button '#17-1165 •'.' holes (any size), monograms, hems, sews on buttons, satin stitches, Overcast, darns, appliques and more. Just set the dials and see magic happen without old fashioned cams or THINKING ABOUT /^J • TOUCH' progra/hmers. These ELNA HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINES are built sturdy for home RadioShack. v Cellular professional or school room sewtog. 2$ year warranty. Brand new in factory sealed cartons. V Your price with ad $197.00. Without this ad $449.00. Your check or cash welcome. VISA, # MtuteJ fc*irf.' Yc*iVe^cji*e»dofM.WeVego«an8^'ew. MastenOart, Discover, American Express, Uy-a-ways, Certified Savings. 3 Days onlyl Included: Floor Samples, embroidery machines, sergers & discontinued models- . ^Advertised ceKilar | discounted up to$1,900. . •area. Art acOvatx ; vary o^penfrg on the pta you selea ff vou ter^ penalty fee. If you terminate service wfthh 120 days of activation, to avoW a $3fo charge from HIGH TECH SEWING FREFEST1MATES tVaSd on 1,2 or 3-year contracts ohfy. Not vatd with PCS phonesVprepai d ceM* dans. Customer must activate a ceWar phone and must remain in < 33116 Dequlndre * Sterling Hgts. Wonderland Mall r f«f the length of the omCracL f ailgrc to db this wii cancel your mentbersNp.vvith the uoss COUMJY Motor Club. Activatjofts In California. Hawei, Oregon, Wisconsin i at 14 MUe In Washington Plaza Plymouth & Mlddlebert In Livonia " (734i52M930 'Wyoming w8 receive membership to Cross Country Motor Cfub of Caifornia, Inc. Boston, MA 02I5S. Customers toaf l other states wfl recefn memberships in Ooss Ju«t1 MikE. of Oakland Mall ,CoV*yl^^lnc,8osm I (734) 425-7699 UNIT^DTO*mATURE Mcaa^atpartirjp^lUfcSr^s^ (810)268-6880 Store Hours: Mon.-Sat 10-9 .8919 MID&Mitre LIVONIA Store Houra: Daffy 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun. 12-4 Sun. 12-5 Ameritecli Cellular has the right deal for you! • FREE unlimited nights and weekends for 2 years • FREE ClearPath digital phone with either... 300 minutes I 1200 minutes /mo. $99/mo' (Only 9< a minute!) CLEAR PATH" SO ClIAt, IT'S UKt YOU'Hi fHMI IS GOING Talk FREE 'Til • • • Deal! OUT OF • Free unlimited nights and BUSINESS weekends for 2 years after • Free activation 42 years! • Free Motorola phone • Free monthly minutes NEVER BEFORE! NEVER AGAIN! ALLFOR This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! ALL major brands! New! used! Rental Returns! Floor Samples! Pianos used at university of Michigan, interlochen, Wayne Pagan <*• tow 11101?» <935 (810)733 6041 |3fJHJip7K> (?4"8) 3497900 \i\i)im7to OsHtM^fi (810) 744-28*8 (313) 453-6586 imnt rru» IN A mm . |?*l)*?O6»70 Wf# eyeMnwe e^ eve^ ^PO • tuamtiT onmMi. a rnnta* aKnmrw* (J!3| 259 5007 •I AMLINO nixi ILAX iMtiH m nrnKYr [313)J774I11 CAUMOOMOUU r ()1))1)70434 (81^544 1950 If^ M'iMM v.v •a tSk'L'. \££&&M-'i\ :^-}^MM:^ i The Observer & Eccentric/THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 NUi U r Madonna to host open house Madonna University in learn about the more than Livonia is holding an open 50 career-oriented programs State lawmakers house for prospective stu offered during the day, dent* from 14 p.m., Satur evenings and weekends. day, March 28, in the Take 5 For information, call that toughens safety Lounge on campus. Madonna University's Those attending will tour Admissions Office at (734) BY TIM RICHARD • Youngsters 7 and under the campus, meet with facul 432-6339 or e-mail: muin- • The Michigan Boating Induttrias Association ty, staff and students, and [email protected]. STAFFWiUTBR opposed the Wilt, arguing that ths need to Cro must wear type I or II life jack Young boat and personal ets that will hold their heads watercraft operators will have to ats a license for operation has never been statis above water even if they are pass tests, be closely supervised tically substantiated or proven to Increase safe unconscious. and obey stricter safety laws A separate bill, HB 5426, gov ty/ erns personal watercraft, or "jet "*•• under a package of bills heading ••*•• skis," and is sponsored by Rep. V to the House of Representatives. 4 Details aren't final. For exam William Callahan, D*St. Clair 'IX Shores. Ita main provisions; : ple, Rep. Bob Brown, D-Dear- and 4248 cover motorboats, Here • i born Heights, wants to clean up ty." • Persons 19 and under must "V are some main provisions as of 4 • rules about operating boats in But Rep. Jessie Dalman, R- complete a boating safety course Holland, sponsor of two of the March 4:. and carry a certificate. Opera —T narrow channels where divers • Effective this May 22, a per .? are at work. bills, prevailed when she argued: tors, passengers and persons "Of the U.S. boating fatalities in son 19 or younger would have to they tow must wear life jackets. It's All in the Name The bills require 200-feet pass a mandatory safety course. clearance on either side of a div- 1992, 40 percent involved opera • Hours are confined to 9 a.m. tors with no formal boating safe (The bill's earlier version placed to one hour before sunset. ing marker, said Brown, but the age at 30 and younger.) what if the channel is narrower ty instruction." Her bills would • PWC operators may not require young motorboat opera • No fee may be charged for cross within 150 behind another than 400 feet? the course or certificate. (McCul After a three-hour meeting tors to pass a course and carry a vessel, operate in waters less vm** certificate. lough argued for a small fee.) than 2 feet deep, weave through March 4, the House Conserva • A person under age 14 may tion Committee moved the bills Patrick McCullough, former traffic, jump the wake of another state senator from Dearborn, not operate a motorboat without vessel, or play "chicken." Consider this. to the House floor with the possi a boating safety certificate and If you operate a small business, smart money management is a bility that many amendments said on behalf of boat manufac • PWC operators must turers that the Michigan bills supervision of someone 16 or observe a "slow - no wake" speed top priority Like checking. Where we offer a huge advantage. still could be made. Chairman older, and the motor is under 35 Tom Alley, D-West Branch, are "very close" to national limit within 100 feet of a dock or No monthly fee when you maintain a minimum average monthly model bills the industry is pro horsepower. raft. balance of only $2,500, and the first 100 transactions are free.* explained why. • Persons 14-17 may operate moting. • They may not operate with Plus, you can enjoy merchant services, payroll services and the "We have an agreement with McCullough also favored use a motorboat if they possess a the Senate (committee). They in 200 feet of a submerged diver convenience of paying your business bills by telephone or by of videotape instruction for boating safety certificate issued or underwater divingvBCtivities won't let our bills go through after taking a safety course. The PC. And morel unless there's action on theirs." youngsters in rural areas who that display the international can't get parental transportation operator must carry the certifi diving insignia. Now, that's really SmartBusinessI Ask for details at any branch. The bills are on the calendar cate and present it on demand to and could be voted on this week. to formal boat safety classes. Refer to House Bills 4247, Sharolyn Zagurny, an Oak a peace officer. Peace officers 4248 and 5426 when writing to The Michigan Boating Indus may stop an operator for "proba tries Association opposed the land deputy representing Sheriff your state representative, State John Nichols, voiced strong sup ble cause" but not just to check Capitol, PO Box 30014, Lansing bills, arguing that "the need to for safety certificates. create a license for operation has port for "educating more stu 48909. never been statistically substan dents" on boat safety. Oakland tiated or proven to increase safe- has 450 lakes. Dalman's House Bills 4247 I I ,5 I SOCIAL I Open House ?ga «5* Features: Handsome ring-binder, 300 checks. 200 deposit slips I I and a personalized endorsement stamp... Free... a $ 100 value. Educational excellence for children 2½ to 6 years SECURITY I DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? I Our caring staff offers highest qualty: FIRST FEDERAL I Our Fee Paid After Case Is Won I V Preschool OF MICHIGAN* IP Kindergarten I FREE CONSULTATION I Ask Us. We Can Do It* VCNdCare 6 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Branch offices throughout metropolitan Detroit, I I Oslego, Kalamazoo, Owosso, Durand, Chwaiiinjr. and Okemos. Join us for family fun! I Extended hours weekdays and M servics Saturdays at most branches II FDIC I 1 331-3530 ! Insured www.ffom.com Livonia Montessori Center Transaction to defined as each deported or cashed Item, such as cheeks, cash deposits, wttdrawtit or I BIESKE & JOHNSON, ATTORNEYS • ' Charier C^8ar*MlJtrartsact>onaTrw SI 2 tw^tervto^ . average monWy balance. A per-transacton tee of $.25 is charged lor each tantaato ifcova iW. to pawnent, 32765 lyndov Uvorta CaB tor Info: (734) 427-8255 by telephone or PC «s avaletfe as en addftonaJ servios lor a montty service tee d $3 95 tor (he tint to payments and $.90 per payment thereafter. mr GAME ROOM SALE China A & Gifts OVER 50% OFF FOUR-DAY SALE OVER 50% OFF TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF HESLOP'S EVERYDAY LOW PRICES ON SELECT DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, STEMWARE, AND GIFTWARE. Heslop's brings you the largest selection of irvstock tabletop merchandise in Michigan. Choose from among such famous names as Atlantis, Block, Christian Dior, Cristal J.G. Durand, Dansk, Fttz and Floyd. Gorham, Lenox, Mikasa, Nikko. Noritake, ( k i':i; Oneida, Packard, Reed & Barton, Rosenthal, Royal Douiton, Royal Vi.- \ Worcester, Sasaki, Spode, TowJe. and Vilieroy & Boch. ^^ METRO DETROIT; Sterling Heights. Eastlako Commons • (810) 247-8111 New location! St.Clalr Shores (On corner of Hall Rd and Hayes Rd) 21429 Mock Ave. • (810) 778-4142 Troy. Oakland Moll • (248) 589-1433 (North of Eight Mile Rd ) West Bloomfleld. Orchard Mali. (248) 737-8080 Dearborn Heights. The Heights»(313) 274-8200 (Orchord lake and 15 Mile) (ford Rd. between InVsfer and Beech Daly) OUT8TATE: Uvonta Merri-FivO PI020 . (734) 522*1850 Ann Arbor, Colonnade • (734) 761-1002 (On corner of Five Mile ond Merriman) (On Elsenhower Pkwy., west of Brtarwood Moll) Si LABARON'S SPORTS Novt, Novi Town Center • (248) 349-8090 Grand Rapids. Breton Vritoge Mo« • (616) 957-2145 Rochester. Meodowbrook Village Mall I (Breton Rd. ond Burton Rd) * Open Sundays! (248)3750823 1-76 34711 DEQUINDRE, TROY Okemos. Meridian Mall • (517) 349^008 U48) 585-3535 HOURS WON TMURS FRI 10-8 TUES WED SAT 10 b CLOSED SUNDAY A12(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LjVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 , \ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 Get moving On Ice Pension issue needs study ime is slipping away, and, the city pen* - • While the current debate sion issue is yet to be studied^ In Janu wouldn't change pensions already Tary, a divided Westiand City Cpunoil established, If an agreeable solu chose to avoid a decisipn on changing the city's pension system for elected officials, by sending tion Is reached It could result In the issue to a study committee. savings In later years for the city's That committee was named, but as of last taxpayers. week had yet to meet to study the issue. While we know this is an issue some city offi cials would like to sweep under the rug, we vendettas aside and work on the issue at think our elected officials owe it to Westland's hand. taxpayers to at least look at the issue; It seems to us there must be some way to We don't understand the delay in the com overhaul the1 system in an effort to curb this mittee holding meetings, but we want to urge type of extra-credit pension. As one resident the committee to meet before the city becomes pointed out in January, many people working entrenched ini city budget talks in April. in the private sector can expect far less in The pension issue erupted at a January city their pension checks even after more than 20 council meeting. Couneilmen Richard LeBlanc years of full-time work. and Glenn Anderson questioned Councilman ; Why should city service be so much more Charles "Trav^ Griffin's pension which coiiid lucrative? reach $49,000. Griffin gained full-time credit While the current debate wouldn't change STATF PHOTO BT SHARON UMKUX for years of part-time service to the city pensions already established, if an agreeable Give It a whirl: The Westland Whirlettes precision ice skating team practices at because he once held a full-time job. solution is reached it could result in savings in the Westland Sports Arena in Westland. The award-winning skaters practice This resulted in council members attacking later years for the city's taxpayers. weekly and perform in competitions across the region. each other, but didn't brmg any results. Coun That seems worth at least the time to study cil members should push these personal it. We urge the council committee to meet and discuss this issue - the sooner the better. LETTERS A sincere thank you for about three hours. They said Dearborn, which is one mile from us, is a Detroit he day before New Year's Eve, I was admit exchange. So each time we used AOL it was Tted to Garden City Hospital for a very an out-of-zone call. The phone company said f you look at a multi-colored map of south • Politically, local officials view unexpected surgery, which took place New this is our problem and we have to pay the Ieast Michigan, you see seven counties and their governments as Independent Year's Eve. bill. some 400 municipal governments, not to men territories with little relationship I have heard so many grumbles regarding This is a problem that has to be corrected. I tion scores of school districts. care, food, etc., and during the time I was a know a few people who have also done this Politically, local officials view their govern to each other. But In fact, those patient I had time to reflect on the many same thing. We cannot afford a $575 phone ments as independent territories with little 400-plus municipalities - ranging times I had been a patient and also when my bill because of a misprint or a mislead on set relationship to each other. from large urbanized cities to husband had been a patient. ting up the AOL program on our computer. But in fact, those 400-plus municipalities - small villages and rural townships I have always been grateful for the care I There is no set distance which will let you ranging from large urbanized cities to small - are linked together by a series of have had. This last time I felt even more know what is local or out of zone. There is no villages and rural townships - are linked geographical, historical and social grateful to Dr. Richard Spinale and to Dr. information about it in the phone book. There together by a series of geographical, historical Stephen Goldfarb and their staff, to the nurs is no warning to you on the screen when you and social factors. factors. An excellent example is es in I.C.U. and the nurses following I.C.U. set this program up. It will take months to ^ An excellent example is the Rouge River the Rouge River and its three For without all of the care I had following this pay for all this. We shut off the phone line, and its three branches - left over from the Ice branches - left over from the Ice last surgery I would not be writing this thank which isn't even paid for yet, and canceled Age. But that geographical history links west Age. But that geographical history you today. AOL. Do you know what it is like to take this ern Wayne County and southern Oakland links western Wayne County and God bless each of you. away from children when all their friends County when it comes to flooding problems as southern Oakland County when it Hilda M. Scott have it, and they just got it? well as recreational and transportation poten Westland There are millions of people out there who tial. :v;:r' :.";-:- :-vV:;:;::".-•'':';•;;•'.•:' comes to flooding problems as have AOL. How many of them has this hap All this comes to mind,'witji the 30th ;: well as recreational and trans pened to? I personally know a few. I hope anniversary this year of the Southeast Michi* portation potential. something can be done about this so it doesn't gan Council of Governments^'which was born happen to many more people. in controversy and has matured into a respon Computer calls costly Laurie Dimmitt sive organization helping plan the present and e got a computer for Christmas and Westland future of the sprawlrag region,. cuss alternatives and come up with an action Wdecided to put America On Line on it. Regi0n*dism was born with a 1964 federal plan. We had the phone company come out and put highway act that required metropolitan areas When a motorist struggles in a traffic jam a phone line to the computer. We set it up to ; to>do multi-communityplanning in orcjer to while trying to commute from Westland to have 400 calls a month at $17 a month. When Sewage pumps up value? Troy, the person isn't thinking "locally." The obtain highway money. This region's response we put this through it tells you on the screen e just received a statement from the city was TALUS (Transportation and Land Use motorist wants a solution to the traffic grid to pick a local phone number. We live in West- lock - and SEMCOG, working with the county Wof Westland announcing that our house Study). .; land and the closest one on the screen was has increased assessment by $5,000. (Now we The Metropolitan Fund Inc., a private 'non* road commissions and state transportation Dearborn so we picked this one. Each time we department, is in a position to help. all know what assessment equals - higher profit regional affairs orgarnzationV was a key used AOL the call was supposed to go through taxes, right!) Anyhow, if I had known that raw With the recent flooding in many communi player and through money and staffing it cre Dearborn. sewage in my basement would increase the ties following heavy rain, SEMCOG has the ated SEMCOG. I have two children who just loved it. They value of my house, I wouldn't have flushed for ability to work with drain commissioners and Initially, SEMCQG was viewed by many' went on AOL in the chat rooms everyday and the last 40 years. My house would be worth a the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in coming local officials as "big brother gbyernmerit" in a met other people their age from all over the million dollars today. move to supersede the responsibilities of local up with plans to alleviate the problem. United States. About a week later we called Although: SEMCOG has less success in Beatrice Scalise officials. the phone company to ask what this is going Westland Those fears never materialized. Over the : slowing down the urban sprawl of non-con- : to cost us. They said it would be $17 a month years, SEMCOG has provided more informa nected subdivisions across seven counties, the for 400 calls. I asked friends how much this tion and cooperation to local officials as well organization's accomplishments far outweigh costs. They said it was only a local call each as a voice on how the region should approach its failures. time we used it. So we let the children go on long-range, mutual problems. In reflecting on the history of SEMCOG, AOL whenever they wanted. Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your Some of the problems facing the region in the Observer hopes that the four million-plus One month later, we got our bill from ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we 1968 when the organization was formed are residents in the region appreciate its efforts. Ameritech for $675. My bill said all the calls offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions still with us today. But at least officials on all In the long run, SEMCOG has clearly been a went through Detroit which was out of zone in your own words. We will help by editing for levels of government are better equipped to major factor in improving the quality of life for for us. We called AOL which said we would clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you everyone in the region, study the problems, analyze information, dis- have to take this up with the phone company. sign your letter and provide a contact telephone This was on their set-up screen, but they said number. Letters should be mailed to: Editor, it's not their problem. We called the phone The Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, company and talked to three different people Livonia, 48150 or e-mail COMMUNITY VOICE b$jachrr\[email protected] QUESTION: What i» the road most LEONARD POOtR,COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2107 In need of 'SUSAN ROSKK, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2149 repair in HWH QAUMHER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EWOH, 734-953-2118 Weetland? PEG KNoopft, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953-2177 » LARRY GtMfR, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 734-953-2234 BANKS M.DISHMON, JR. PUBLISHER, 734-953-2100 STEYEN K. Pow, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 734-953-2252 RICK FicoRtui, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150 *W«yr»fto*d. Ibe/'ym bttn •Ch«rry Hill." "Probably ;H.OMBTqWN_COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. We asked thia dotnf « prttty Wayne." PHIUP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD " RICHARD AGINIAN,PRESIDENT Aiwtt§ WotaW question at the Ian MM food job... War Wastland JHwny iohiwofl Wetland post Weetland mitt bit OUR MISSION: 'Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism Westland oflJtce, pete**/-' in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or QerOtnCfty sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work.'' — Philip Power .^¾¾¾^ - ^¾¾¾¾¾ A'A- ':- 1 1 1 1 ww*"»*p »7TT^T»-T ' ^^^•»•1 »• i .', ' : ""•" '^.IP P V^'il TheObserver& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 (C-Al*HUUWOc)Ai* POINTS OF VIEW hen I bought ray piece of danced and dallied on. toes. One day I spotted a blush of dirty tricks to fight my backyard bat-, heaven Up North, the cost of .1 was heartsick, first for my imagi- pink on one of them. The next day. tie. There'll be clanging pie tins, Wmy weekly grocery bill nary tomato plants that would get the pink tomato was gone. Hmmmm, reeking soap, smashed garlic and red jumped: $50 for food for me, $25 for trampled on, then for the growing I thought. Must have been my imagi hot goop to smear on twigs and corn kernels for the neighborhood conviction that I had to backtrack and nation. branches. I'll even encircle my toma deer. uninvite my deer to dinner. • The next day, all - and I mean all - toes with onions. : Practically the first thing I did That was a tough one. I had fallen my green tomatoes turned up miss-r When the deer meet to decide when I got there was tie a wooden box for Big Mama, who visited me some- - ing. • where to dine for dinner, I'm deter around the apple tree in the back times alone, sometimes with her spot Thunderstruck, I stormed to my mined that they'll fcay: forget Chest- yard. ted twins. I'd turn a corner, come neighbors. What would someone do neys. Her place 8tinks.M It didn't take long for the local deer unexpectedly upon her at the feeding with a pile of green tomatoes? Will my dirty tricks work? I don't - MARIE CHESTNEY to find out that this was a new, fine box, and sit down quietly just to "Someone stole my green toma know. place to dine. For months, I was deep watch her eat. When the last kernel But shutting down my diner did toes," I howled to my neighbor. He Was I right two yeara ago, pre-gar- in deer heaven. was gone, she'd shake her head, not make me happy. I felt I had; must have thought j was one sentence den, when I welcomed deer with open Then came the day I looked around snort, arid strut off into the ferns betrayed them in my ignorance, first shy of accusing him, for he quickly arms and made life easier for them? my back yard and decided I needed without so much as a "thank you, by welcoming them in, then by slam blurted, "I didn't take them." Or am I right now, having learned some gardens. So I dug turf, hauled ma'am." All I'd see is theswish of her ming the door shut. I rechecked the tomato patch. The the wisdom known for centuries by dirt, huffed and puffed and sweated, white-tufted tail. If hope springs eternal, it also ground around the plants was riddled farmers, that crops must be protected and one day I had these tidy little But I knew what I had to do, if I springs eternal in the animal king with hoofprints. from animals, if humans are to eat? spots to plant my vegetables. wanted to have gardens. So one day I dom. Big Mama continued to come to The brazen thief returned at dusk. It's a dilemma now being faced " I imagined tomatoes planted in cut down the feeding box, all the the tree. She'd sniff, glance at the She waltzed up to the plants, stuck across the U.S. as the deer population some of those spots and relished every while rationalizing that this was the house, paw around a bit, and then her nose into each one of them (still continues to thrive and multiply. one long before they were ever plant right thing to do. It was for their own slowly move on. burping, I guess) and wandered off Marie Chestney is a staff writer for ed. Then it struck me - these were good. They had to learn to fend for After a while, I rarely saw her. when she found not a one. the Livonia Observer. She treasures near the spots my beloved deer themselves. The next year, I planted my toma Next year, I'll have a big bag of her time spent Up North in Michigan. Ameritech workers victims of'business as usual 'our Feb. 26 column," said axed 399 workers. That's almost 800 file a claim to get their money. Actual The type was half as high as this the caller, "said Ameritech workers, already half of what I had ly, current Line Backer customers will newspaper's type, and half as wide - "Yha d three options (to settle predicted. get theirs automatically. Only former therefore, about 25 percent of the size a customeI ri lawsuit). Option B was to Customer care workers handle your Line Backer customers must file a our type. Ameritech designed the lay off another 1,560 employees. Well, changes of address, requests for claim. legal notice, under court order, to dis it looks like they're taking Option B." change of phone numbers and long They must use the "proof of claim" courage readership. ' My column closed by saying: The distance provider requests. Lovrenich form, write out their name address, In my February phone bill was an only question is whether Ameritech and her friends are pondering demo zip code, Ameritech telephone number advertisement for Voice Mail 98. It TIM RICHARD will cover the $78 million by a) cut tions and transfers to other states. with a signature and mail it, along was on a 7-by-9-1/2-inch sheet with • Attorney General Frank Kelley ting its dividend, b) axing another One doubts Ameritech's business with a copy of a bill showing a Line fewer than 200 words. Compare that complains that Ameritech, instead of 1,560 workers or c) cutting the execu judgment because the staff had just Backer charge, to: Ameritech/State with a 4,000-word payout notice on a fixing its 911 emergency system mess V- tive payroll and bonuses. I vote for c." received new computers, training in Bell Companies IWMS Settlement; similar sheet. in Southfield, has gone to the state Ameritech chose b. same, new chairs and a new batch of PO Box 9454; Garden City, N.Y. My State Capitol press room mail Court of Appeals to overturn a Public The caller was Anne Lovrenich, a hires - a strange series of steps for a 11530-9454. box is so full of attacks on Ameritech Service Commission order requiring a Howell resident and 18-year company about to trash 395 people. Thanks to the callers who pointed that I junk most, but I saved two fix. Kelley summed it up: "Ameritech Ameritech Michigan employee. She My Feb. 26 column was about the . it out. Most thanked me for bringing recent ones: has chosen to focus its time and used to work in Livonia until that class action lawsuit in Madison the settlement to their attention. • The Michigan Competitive resources on court battles instead of operation was closed, and she was County, 111., circuit court that "You're the only one noticed it," said a Telecommunications Providers Associ helping to protect the public." transferred to Lansing. Ameritech was proposing to settle for gentleman from Birmingham and a ation has a long list of complaints There is more about how Ameritech Her message: Last week, $76.1 million to Line Backer cus lady from Brighton. against Ameritech's blocking of com prefers to hire lawyers to bleed plain li Ameritech told 395 workers in the tomers and $1.9 million for their I missed that fine point because it petition. I cite just one: "Ameritech's tiffs to death in the appellate courts, Lansing customer care center their attorneys' fees. was the last paragraph in a notice of charging of $100 per hour 'escort fees' but it must wait for another day. office would be closed by June 1. At In it, I made one small mistake. I more than 4,000 words printed on when competitors must enter leased Tim Richard's voice mail number is the same time, Ameritech Wisconsin said all Line Backer customers must both sides of a 6 1/2-by-12-inch sheet. space in an Ameritech central office." (734) 953-2045, Ext. 1881. News story hits close to home ri>m time to time, I devote this column to examples of how hometown newspapers Fmake a big difference in the daily lives of our readers in ways that other news media can't. Here's another example: Last December, the 30 or so senior citizens • Ford Salaried who for some 20 years have been playing pinochle every Monday morning in Fire Station No. 4 in West Bloomfield faced eviction. The Employees . township Parks and Recreation Department NOtiwnui told the group it would have to move its weekly m game to the Recreation Activities Center. It's Time Enter the West Bloomfield Eccentric, part of PHILIP POWER the HomeTown Communications Network. Staff writer Greg Kowalski heard about the the next March. But a continuing power strug to Choose a problem and started asking questions. gle on the township board has paralyzed most How come the senior pinochle group had to local business, including where the pinochle move? Since 1990, the township has had a poli game was to take place. Health Plan g£ cy of not renting space to groups not directly So in February, the pinochle players went on MUtfflU associated with township operations. (Rent, in the offensive. As Kowalski's story put it, "The this case, was $7.50 a week.) 30 or so club members have been going door-to- You Can Use Did the seniors want to move? Certainly not. door and standing at shopping centers collecting The Recreation Activities Center, near Town signatures of support. They have 300 so far and Hall, is a long way, according to Joan Feldman, expect to have 600 by the March meeting of the at Work and spokeswoman for the group. "Many of us are West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commis sion." unable to drive that far. And none are adjacent You can have access to Oakwood -- one of the to where they can be picked up by buses." And what happened? Ta, da! at Home So the matter went to the West Bloomfield The commission decided the Monday morning Township Board. Kowalski covered the meet pinochle club could stay put in Fire Station No. most, comprehensive healthcare systems; in ings. 4 for the duration. Parks and rec will pay the Renting space to the pinochle-playing seniors $7.50 a week rent for use of the space. But the Southeastern Michigan with five hospitals and over could force the township into renting space to authorities will not have a program coordinator all kinds of terrible groups, some trustees said. on site, and the seniors will be responsible for 3( "I'm not willing to open up that policy. It providing their own refreshments and for setup could snowball," said one township trustee. "If and cleanup. we set a precedent to allow a private group to As in the world over, the combination of a use township facilities, we have a number of bunch of citizens grumpy at pettifogging govern x care and emergency groups who want to use Town Hall. It would be mental rules, hundreds of petitions and exten difficult to deny them," said another. To such sive coverage in the local newspaper got results. minds, proper public policy is to be determined Is this a big deal, the kind that will change U M.\ \\ IlK il pi.nix near home. by precedent, not by common-sense fairness. for ever the course of Michigan history? Of Like elected officials the world over, others course not. disagreed. "Why couldn't an exemption be But the course of history ultimately is deter Through physicians affiliated with Oakwood, you allowed?" asked another trustee. mined by the outcomes of millions and millions ^ "This group has been in existence since prior of little deals just like this one. Certainly, for can even schedule an appointment the same or next to the policy. I think it's an isolated group, and the seniors who have been playing pinochle on Monday mornings in Fire Hall No. 4, staying I don't see it coming back to bite us. They're the beginning. There even willing to pay rent." put was a big deal. weei And like program managers the world over, And it's exactly the job of home town newspa township parks and rec officials asserted consol pers like this one to contribute to countless are many well<§s| claims Ja hip idating the pinochle game into the Recreation deals - whether you think them big or little - Activities Center was good for the seniors. "It's because they are relevant and therefore impor Oakwood keep you hSilt always been our goal to have senior citizen pro tant to the daily lives of our readers. It's a won r grams under one roof. For the good of the derful job! " AV\ senior program, they are much better off cen Phil Power is chairman of HomeTown Com trally located," explained ono official. munications Netivorh Inc., the company that servicfs_iA QBDsfetftcl pediatrics, sports medicine, Late in Dccornber, the township^board decid owns this newspaper. He welcomes your com $00-541-\XT.U, ed that the Monday morning pinochle game ments, either by voice mail at (734) 953-2047, cardiology, and cancer. could stay in Fire Station No. 4, at least until Ext. 1880, or by email at [email protected] iTMHf w»*a^» wmmm - j. A14*(Aie^P) The dbaerverA Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 BY KEN ABRAMCZYK spring break schedules of the ting in a line in their cars wait which lots are open and avail STAFF WRITER ^colleges and universities/ said • Detroit Metro's parking hot line Is staffed 24 ing for a place in a parking lot." able. Those staffers do not have David Katz, airport director. "We hours a day Airport management has flight information, which is Air travelers are advised to available by calling the airlines. callDetroit Metro Airport to expect demand will remain opened two overflow lots; A red heavy from now throughout the lot is located east of the east ser ! Calling ahead will give cus* check on parking conditions vice drive in a corner of the air tomers time to arrange other before driving to the airport. Easter holiday period (April 12)." most of the tiiaeiWednesdays, Hogan said. *We have the park Barbara Hogan, airport port near the rental cars. A blue rides to the airport, if necessary. Airport officials cited increases and particularly 'Thursdays, are ing management firm monitor lot is located almost directly Airport officials are recommend in pleasure travel during school spokeswoman/said air,travel peak periods and parking can ing the surface lots in the deck. has increased over the past two across the street from the red ing that, during this busy time, Winter breaks -^ coupled with : reach capacity. Local passengers They monitor changes constant? lot, on the west side of the ser« domestic passengers arrive a^ :the normal businessi travel ~; . years,' -;} ^..''; are advised to call the airport's ly. If fivevehicle s leave a full lot, "We're seeing a lot more fami they will let five in/ If the lot is vice drive. - '•/,,'.-.,^;."; t$e airport at least two hours jn creating crowded parking condi .parking hot line at (80Q) 642- Detroit Metro's parking hot advance, of their scheduled tions at the airport. lies flying," Hogan said. "Fares 1978 before leaving for the air .full, customers will be directed to : : line is staffed 24 hours a day. departurc-International depart "Airport staff has researched are affordable and their time port.' '\ : '•-.'•-," V •.••'•.' the next lot. together is at a premium." "We don't want them to be sit Callers can ask for up-to-minute. ing passengers should allow the mid-winter break schedules Parking conditions change; parking information and learn three hours. ' ^ ' v' of the public schools and the While parking is available Ex-gov to address new Jame^ Blanchard, former Michigan governor and former U.S. ambassador to Canada, will apeak at the inaugural speaker's forum on Saturday of the Young Democrats of the 13th'Congressional District. "•' Blahchard will speak on "The Role Young People Can Play and Contributions Young Peo 1998 MERCURY ple Can Make to Public Service _ and Public Policy." Young peo- —SABLE GS jtle.between the ages of 18 and giv, 35 are invited to attend. The forum is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. at Washtenaw Community College in the Col lege Theater - Liberal Arts Building/4800 East Huron PER MONTH FOR 27 MONTHS1 Visit Your River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 27-Month/27,000-Mile Red Carpel Lease Metro Detroit 48106. Coffee and doughnuts Mercury Dealer. CapitalizedCost ...... S18.667 will be served at 9:30 a.m. DCMTI Payment (tfri of RO.Gash) .... .0.650 Blanchard currently is prac Refundable Security Deposit ..,.«275 I 1 \ t Dl N ticing law in Michigan and First Months Payment >269 Washington, D.C. , and is a Cash due at signing .*2,I94 'MtttstnAde: partner in the Washington firm $.}5M\leo\er 27,000 miles 3.0*13.0&e»r VV6«$a6 ewteec • Second (ktieratioii dwd #ir bigs* • TUt steering column of Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, Fttp-fc4" " d* carte r conao"k • Power windows an*d "doo rlocks . ANN ARBOR McPherson and Hand. Blan Apollo chard recently formed a politi 2f0OWSra 1998MERCUKY ROSEVILLE CAUTOOAVFORA r GRAND MARQUIS l V Arnold FRfl ESTIMATE ~#4 20000 GrathH 4 ur 12 M:J, RJ (248)476-7022 i iJaMlaNiC 9 (810)445-6000 *^f¥TflWK J ROYAL OAK DlrG HEATWQ * COOUNG luv 1 Diamond ^ 191« RifTTiiriqton Rood « Uvorta j CASH BACK rten 221 North Main Sired OR ut II Ml RJ "Little Women" Q4H) 541-8830 SOLfTHFlELD Doll Extravaganza ; 16- Pldy Dolls Clothing, features 'Include; j Star FumKure 6- MctiVtki by 4t* Xv LeaseRaies 4.6-lUer SOHC V-8 engine • Second Generation dual al^ bags*> 8^way power driver^ ARRIVING 24350 WVsf 12 MtU Rd ,J)(iuh)mr JUi.xtiDifir seat • Power decklid release, locks and windows • Dual power fold-away mirrors Q48) 354-4900 15% -25% OFF DAILY! SOUTHGATE TPirVMW * Rear seat heat ducts • Fingertip speed control with tapjupAap down feature Stu Evans 'umiwotrnnooai i6800rtvjStr.fj TMXKMmrtAti- m AiK»,fu«vj tXMMTMMHC Mn^^n I Mfre Mpvly • ptwrw ***j (JJ3)'285-8800 M Swf piffl rW lyfl(a^a^j \hl ^«^ry'@' SprW On mki, > < lm (^dfnerMM^ 4tfkf Omtt M ii*i- cJL f*** . 1« fe M STERLING HEIGHTS tt* tnhmtl* t+m liwntM* J. —>«— i . ...* ^_^^^y wwwJincolnmercury.coM Crest flMwnr> pvNii ^»w^^n •1998 Mercury Sable OS MSRP $19,995 deluding tide. lax. license feei. Lea« payment based on average capitalized cost of 9J.%% of MSRP for 24-rnonih closed-end fsxd Credit Red Carpel Ua«i J* Mtrrt 71.1 !»•'<» puahasedin ihc Great L«Ve< Areathrvwah 11^0^7. !>esu:c Is responsible for excess wearAear. For special lease terms and 5750 RCl.cashlaVe new retail delivery from deaicr Mock by 4f2f9Z. !I998 36200 UinlMr 3MrwiiMik«rVrV)fy Mercury Villager OS with PEP 692A MSRP S24.7R5 excluding title, tax, license fees. Lease payment based on Average capitalized cost of 91.31¾ of MSRP for closed-end Ford Credit Red Carpel Uases (810) 939-6000 (148)5433115 purchased in the Oreat Ukes Area through UfiWJ. Lessee is responsible for encew wearAear. For spe 9 ; :'"-?-V:;"'':;;;:-'.". - INSIDC;] Community Calendar * Page 1, Section B Silo M«»s i: PAWENTWa AWARCNCM MONTH • •••*•••••••••••«••••••••«. «•»••••••••••••*•» «••••••••• • • • • • • •••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • •••'••'. r Road in Redford. Tickets are $10^ or $9; 12 plus 1 ways for students and seniors; Call (313) 531-0554 for more information. to overcome your SEVEN • Experience the Mexican culture. i J superstitions Mexicans consider Tuesday the 13th «. JANET TROST •f unluckyj so to avoid the curse eat.at a •t. 1 Mexican restaurant or visit the Mexi ! • .. • BY CHRISTINA FUOCO .V STAFF WRITER can Village area of Detroit; Remember, no meat, if you're Catholic. . Triskaidekaphobes should take tip from psychic medium Wendy Fraser- "EIGHT "•'•.' Bailey. She doesn't fear the number 13 or ThW-I • Hear some good music* Matt Friday the 13th. Fraser-Bailey said she Watroba, an English teacher at Ply believes 13 gets a bad rap. mouth Canton High School and the host of WDETs "Folks Like Us," cele*.. 2yeafr6tds "Thirteen is the luckiest day of the T*W brates the release of his CD "Live at. year^ People spend too much energy the Ark" with a performance from 7:30/-: s a new mom, I can remember fretting over the number 13. It's 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Borders • gently holding my newborn always been a lucky number for me," Books and Music, 34300 Woodward baby, feeling great joy and hope said Fraser-Bailey, who works at Mys Ave., Birmingham. Call (248) 203-0005 A tiques West in Westland Center. for the future. But I encountered for more information. The good news for Fraser-Bailey is friends, family members and Other options include Marcy Play strangers who warned me to enjoy my that there are three Friday the 13ths this year. One - in February - has ground at the 7th House in Pontiac, baby now because when she turned 2 (248) 335-8100; Third Eye Blind and she wouldn't be so easy. J refused to already passed, but there's still ones in March and November to go. Smashmouth at the State Theatre, heed their warnings; believing that (313) 961-5451; Puff Daddy and his my child would be different. The Friday the 13th hat trick reflects the changes that Fraser-Bailey sees in family at Joe Louis Arena, (248) 645- Then she began to grow and have a 6666; or the big Elvis show at The 1998. TAMMIE GRAYTS'STAIT ARTIST mind of her own. As she approached Palace of Auburn Hills, (248)377-0100: 2,1 realized that even the best of "There's a lot of changes going on intentions could not prevent us from this year with the planets like with El NINE experiencing the challenges that come Nino. It's a nine year in numerology. from a child growing. And as she The Friday the 13ths being here has a • Support the fallen Wings. Sergei approached the teen years, we again lot to do with resembling those Mnatsakanov and Vladimir Konstanti- encountered strains on our relation changes." nov were severely injured in a limou ship as she worked toward adulthood. In the spirit of Fraser-Bailey's Where it all started is unclear sine accident on Friday, June 13,1997. Fans can make donations to the Family These very dilemmas of indepen thoughts, here are 13 things to do on Friday the 13th to keep your spirits up. The fear of 13 has long been a witch. Every Friday, she and 11 fel Trust Fund for their families, which dence versus dependence between a will help ensure the financial security parent and child result in the complex superstition, but its roots are vague. low witches would form a circle. ONE According to Compton's Encyclo At one of the cult meetings, a for the purpose of education for their experience of the terrific twos and children and for the expenses incurred teens. • Adopt a black cat. As of Tuesday, pedia, it is based in religion. At the witch gave her a cat. Because cats Last Supper of Jesus and his disci are "very unpeople like" they consid in their further recovery/rehabilitation. "I can do it myself... but I might March 10, the Michigan Humane Soci For more information, call the Detroit need you to lend a hand." ety's Westland Shelter at 37255 Mar ples, there were 13 persons, one of ered this cat a witch as well. There whom was Judas, the traitor. fore, the circle expanded from 12 to Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena, (313) Around the age of 2, your child quette had two black and white cats 396-7444. begins to learn that he is capable of available - the closest you'll get to The avoidance of black cats also 13 witches. ' acting independently of you. This black. According to James Byrne, the religion-based. During the Middle "Friday is considered an unlucky TEN knowledge is a cause for celebration branch's assistant manager, black cats Ages, it was believed that witches day anyway so by having to put the and a source of fear. He may rejoice make great pets: "A lot of black cats could turn themselves into black number 13 makes it doubly unlucky. • Get something pierced. Many cul while darting away from you in the are a lot sweeter; that's just my own cats. What they have found through past tures believe that spirits enter through mall to hide under clothes racks until personal opinion." For more informa Wendy Fraser-Bailey, a: psychic research.is that plays have been the mouth or the nose. So head over to he is overcome with fear that you may tion, call (734)721-7300. medium at Mystiques West in West- postponed, critical things happen, a tattoo/piercing parlor and get your lip not find him. land, related! a similar story. In the accidents, death. Putting the two or nose pierced to ward off evil spirits'; In many ways, a teen experiences TWO Middle Ages, there was a goddess together intensifies the effect." ELEVEN the same phenomena. She feels inde • Rent or see horror films. A good named Fri a who was a practicing , . , . ; - Christina Fuoco pendent as she prepares for her first choice is "Scream" or its sequel • Take care of those fangs. Visit the day of summer camp, but then wants "Scream 2," both of which purposely dentist to make sure your teeth are you to stay with her until she has inject humor into the plots. politically correct. dians, dancers, musicians, actors, sto healthy just in case you encounter a checked in, found her bed and met rytellers and multi-media performers vampire. Don't forget garlic, crucifixes her camp counselor. THREE FIVE in a cabaret-style environment. Show and stakes. The terrific twos and teens are chal time is 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, (and lenging, but they are also times of • Scare your friends. Visit a local • Donate blood. Instead of letting the TWELVE costume shop, rent a "Jason" mask and bad guys get your blood, donate some Saturday, March 14), at the theater, tremendous growth and cause for cel 38840 W. Six Mile Road (at 1-275), ebration. With every new achieve sneak up on a buddy. At least you'll get to help out those who really need it. • Look at the cards. If you're still a good laugh. Call or visit the American Red Cross's Livonia. For more information, call fretting about Friday the 13th, visit or ment, your children gain confidence (734)464-6302. and a stronger sense of their own local service center at 29691 Six Mile call a psychic today and find out what abilities. However, the accompanying FOUR Road in Livonia or call (734) 422-2787. The Theatre Guild of Livonia and kind of a day you'll have tomorrow. : defiance of these periods in your • Carry a good luck charm. Search Redford is having.a Festival of One Act THIRTEEN child's life can cause struggles, and so through the numerous knick-knack SIX Plays at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13 (and I recommend the following guidelines stores around the area to find a good • Support the local arts. The Trinity 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 2 p.m. • Go to church. If psychics don't do for survival. luck charm and carry it around on Fri House Theatre is hosting "Around the Sunday, March 15, at the theater, the trick, visit a local church and pray "Just say no" to saying "no." As day. Remember - rabbif s feet are un- House," a variety show featuring come 15138 Beech Daly, south of Five Mile for your sanity. you attempt to set limits for rebel lious 2-year-olds and teens, you may •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A feel like the "bad guy." Avoid this guilt by giving children choices rather So cute: Jan than saying "no." and Kermit Say that your 13-year-old son and Walter ; his dad built a skating rink in the back yard, and the neighborhood boys donated one' play hockey every day after school. of their Jack One day, you won't be home. You've Russell terri always held a ^no friends without par er puppiess : ents" rule. for the acad^ Suggest to your son that he can emy's aiic- ; have only me trusted friend over for tion.. Bids ; : hockey or that he makes arrange ments with a nearby adult neighbor will start at'.' to provide supervision. Perhaps your $300 while ', son will have some acceptable options the remain-1, as well, ing pups, • ';.'• Toddlers also want choices. Your little one can decide if she wants to born Jan. •'.'• wear the red shirt or the blue shirt, or 26, will be \ wants a story or a song before nap- sold for $37$ pto* . for males : By giving your children choices you and$425f61r will not find yourself always having to females. say "no" to their requests. Choose your battles. Decide which issues are worth fighting for, and let go of some of the other con cerns. Whether or not your 2>year-old dismantles his peanut butter and jelly sandwich before eating may not be as important as whether or not he BY CHRISTINA FUOCO liketorun. a new hairstyle. jumps up and down in the slippery STAFF WRITER ••: "If someone's looking for a lap dog, Jack Russells "We have some other things in the works ... Things bathtub. Parents of children who watch the PBS television won't do that. They do that in the evening. They curl are stillcoming in. It's going to be an elegant, very Your daughter and son piercing up next to me and we have a good time." well-done event," Oswalt said. ; their ears may not be worth fighting show "Wishbone" can buy theif kids the ultimate pre sent --a Jack Russell terrier puppy just like Wish Tickets for the black-tie event, dubbed "Puttin' on New this year is the location of the auction. about, but insisting on school and the Ritz," are $50 and include a dinner of soup, salad, "In the past, we had the auction at Laurel Manor; homework is important. By deciding bone - at the Plymouth Christian Academy "Celebra tion of Excellence Auction." a duet of beef tenderloin and chicken piccata, oven- this year it's at Burton Manor," she said. "Since It's what is truly important, you send a roasted potatoes, buttered baby carrots, warm rolls, newly remodeled we thought it would blend well with clear message to your child while pre The eighth annual auction will be 6 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft, west chocolate eclairs and coffee or soft drinks. Tickets are our theme of'Puttin' on the Ritz.' It's very exciting to venting every interaction between the available by calling Sandra Oswalt, auction secre have it at a new place." two of you from resulting in conflict. of Inkster Road, Livonia. The Jack Russell, born Monday, Jan. 26, will be donated by the school's tary, at (734) 469-3505, Ext. 48. ..'.- The auction helps fund capital improvement pro 8*t cUar limits on expected Trips to Mexico and Chicago, fine furniture, elec jects at the 22-year-old private, nonprofit school behavior. During the toddler and librarian, Jan Walter, and her husband, Plymcuth veterinarian Kermit Walter. Jan Walter said the tronics, autographed memorabilia, artwork, the use located behind Calvary Baptist Church in Canton. teen years of your child's life, there is of a Jaguar for a week, a Bigned and framed Charles This year's enrollment will exceed 800 students in tremendous confusion. Children want dogs make good family pets.. •They're small; they're easy to care for, but they're Woodson jersey, the 10 brand new Beanies in a col preschool through 12th grade. to grow up and feel scared at times. lector box, and Princess, the Princess Diana Beanie During the last seven years, "Celebration of Excel Thty will rely on you to be their muscular," said Walter. "They can take a lot of rough treatment from kids. They're big enough and tough Baby, will also be up for bid. Oswalt is setting up lence" has raised more than $750,000, allowing the enough. They're real easy. It's not like having a great several different packages this year, including a school to add a new gymnasium, lunch room and a T*imswM e mmmmrs* big dog around. They have a lot of energy and they "Queen for a Day" package where women will bo pampered with a house-cleaning service, a facial and — —— Woaso 8 r v * ** * *»*W '..u —->-• \ $&&&^it yfiUyM^ft^riM^* iribM rili rtMMfa iMMMMMiili M v. •*W*c) ThejObaerverA Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 from page Bl Generous support anchor when they are moat out • Work to build a good Prevention is best. Someone of>control. Clearly set limits told me once that you can predict atlout what behaviors you will relationship before the what teenagers will be like by accept and what consequences teen years hit, which remembering them as 2-year- wJU occur when limits are violat- surprlslnfry strikes olds (just factor in years of eicpev rience and improvement of their Many teens begin to feel, that tome children as young physical and verbal skills). In thby know more than their par- as 10 or 11 years oW. other words, temper tantrums at ei$ta. It may be important to % can become a few slammed refund your teen that you dont doors as teens! This may also lite being corrected in front of your child to try new experiences " mean that: a compiacent child others for every little mistake that are.age-appropriate. When • givesa parent little trouble as a ycju make. The two of you may they have gone past their abili \teeja.V:/'/.:• vv,/:. agree that you will extendi this ties, help them to learn from ; The fcey is to think about your reipect toward each other and their mistakes and encourage child's characteristics and help only correct one another in pri them to. try again when they feel • : : ; V: hini or her topositively build on vate for the most serious of ready,';•/';/ -'\V:-:'.--'.v;-"".''-' .-•' those traits throughout child- errors. Asking a girl out and being :'hood,,-1.-/' •''. p- •''.-. for toddlers, you may want to turned down, may feel awful, but Work- to build a good relation set safety limits about how close it doesn't mean your teehage son- ship before the teen years hit, hi; can go toward the street should never try again. your 2*. k which surprisingly strikes some when he plays outside. If he year^old may want to pour her children as young as 10 or il crpsseB that line, immediately own drink, but misses the cup; years old. A good foundation of p^i him in the house. These Minimize the problem while trust, nurturing and support will rules provide childrenwith a encouraging her to try again go a long way in surviving this sense of security that comes when she is a little bigger. . 'challenging time in your child's from understanding and respect Be the safety net for your kids. life. :•• ing boundaries. — a place where they can talk' /Janet Trost is a local parent JQive them rope, but dorx't about their experiences without ing educator and the manager of let go of the other end! Allow feeling judged or ridiculed. ' After Baby Comes (ABC), a pro gram that provides support to «. /first-time parents who deliver at i' t CITY OP WESTLAND Odkwood Hospital Annapolis % ORDINANCE NO. 248-A-2 • > Center-Wayne. ABC is a project t •.;.;. •,.''.••..••""•.•.•• '.'••' . -.•• •. . - "of Youth Living Centers, a pri 'AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE USE OF LAND vate nonprofit organization serv For 'Walk Homo1: Community Hospice and Home Care Services Inc. was on |AND STRUCTURES BY DIVIDING THE.CITY OF WESTLAND INTO ing1 children and families from [DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES the receiving end of$1,000, presented to Susan Hibbler, director of finance, by •THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; throughout southeastern Michi Richard Hess, president of the Flatlander's Bow and Gun Club of Westiand.. TO SPECIFY THE DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED gan. ; $OR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND OTHER SPECIFIED Jacque Martin-Downs and The money continues the club's support ofCHHCS and its *Watk Home, an PURPOSES; TO . ESTABLISH STANDARDS REGULATIONS, Jack Gladdenare on hiatus, so annual walkathon that will be held on Oct 3 at the Nankin Mills area of RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS GOVERNING THE LOCATION, ike Observer Newspapers and Hines Park. For more information about sponsorships for *Walk Home" call ERECTION, CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION Youth Living Centers can present (734)522-4244. AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND WITHIN SUCH a four-part jeducational series as DISTRICTS; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BREADTH OF BUILDINGS, part of Parenting Awareness SIGNS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE THE INTENSITY Month. OF USE OF LOT AREAS AND TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; TO ESTABLISH SITE DESIGN REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE SITE DESIGN REVIEW CITY OF GARDEN CITY PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND from page Bl 8TANDARDS FOR SPECIAL LAND USE AND SPECIAL PLANNED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE E-98002 Auction DEVELOPMENT; TO LIMIT CONGESTION IN THE PUBLIC STREETS An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Garden City by adopting an BY PROVIDING OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING Emergency Ordinance which ordinance shall be designated as Emergency computer network system, and the feel of a live auction. It's a REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION AND Ordinance *E-98-O02 of said Code. to renovate the library. The good introduction to auctions. GRADUAL ELIMINATION OF NONCONFORMING USES OF LAND, THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: academy needs to add classroom "There's something for every BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE SIGNS BY one. Last year, a dad made an ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SIZE, HEIGHT, That Emergency Ordinance E-98-002 is hereby adopted under the space for the secondary school : LOCATION AND NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE SIGNS AND provisions of Section 5.03E of the City Charter for the following reasons: and a large area to support Aspen chest and the class filled PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE 1) The wet weather season has commenced and flooding is probable. multi-purpose student activities. it with Beanie Babies." ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE 2) The City is in the process of purchasing pumps, but time is needed to This year's goal is to raise Children and parents will also ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO ESTABLISH complete the acquisitions. $170,000. have the opportunity to be a PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO The school is growing and we principal for a day, have free ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR 3) The protection of property is the issue at stake. It is essential to the health and safety of the public that immediate action be taken to lessen the need to keep one step ahead," lunches in the school cafeteria THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; AND TO REPEAL THE PRIOR Oswalt said. for a year, sit in the front row for ZONING ORDINANCE. impact of sewer back-ups and property damages. 4) During a flooding event, time is of the essence. To preview the auction-dinner, the school's concerts, or to park THE CITY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: Said Emergency Ordinance shall read as follows: the school is holding the "Mini- in a front-row parking space. , Section 1. That the toning map of Ordinance No. 248 of the City of Section 1. Waiver of purchasing requirements for acquiring Live Auction," formerly called In 1996, more than 800 people Westiand be and the flame is hereby amended to show 1-1 district emergency pump rentals. the "Thursday Walk-Through," a attended the preview night. classification where R-6 district classification is now shown in the area The public notice requirements of Section 10.04 of the City free family event at the PCA Since its inception, "Celebra situated in the City of Westiand, Wayne County, Michigan, described, as: Code for bids are hereby waived. activity center at 6 p.m. Friday, tion of Excellence" has become KictiM Anm Except as herein modified, said Code shall remain in full force and effect. March 13. an increasingly popular event, Oswalt said. Last year, tickets ;- The southerly 248.97 feet of Lot 942 Of the "Supervisor's Nankin The "Walk-Through" will fea : This Emergency Ordinance is declared to be effective as of February 17, \ Plat No. 20" recorded in Liber 71, Page 67 of Plats, Wayne County 1998. ture items made and donated by sold out prior to the event. y_ Records, being part of the Northeast '/« of Section 18, Town 2 each class. The children's choirs "We have had a lot of fun with . : South, Range 9 East, Nankin Township, (now City of Westiand), The provisions of this Emergency Ordinance shall be automatically repealed as of the thirty-fifth day following the date on which it was will provide the entertainment. it in the past. It's fun. The pur ... Wayne County, Michigan. Containing 0.675 acres or 29,403 square "It's shaping up to be a great pose is fund-raising, but it's ^* WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Losh-Harris Schumacher-Kautz F^ltz-Gehrliiger Gloria Hofer of Detroit John and Clemelia Schumach Jeanine Foltz of Ann Arbor announces the engagement of er of Canton announce the and Don Gehringer of NorthvUle her daughter, Michelle Rene, to engagement of their daughter, have announced their engage- D. Scott Harris, the son of Sarah Catherine, to Franz •merit, .'•.•.';;•':• Willard and Diane Harris of Andrew Kautz, the son of Franz The bride-to-be is employed as Westland.. and Elizabeth Kautz of a teacher by the Westwood Com The bride-to-be is a1981 grad Southampton, Pa. munity School District. . uate of Redford High School. She The bride-to-be is a 1988 grad Her fiance, the son of Mar- is employed as the accounts uate of Plymouth Salem High gueritte Gehringer of Livonia, is receivable manager for D & D School and a graduate of the a partner at Gehringer Printing Landscaping Inc. University of Michigan, where in Redford. Her fiance is a 1981 graduate she earned a bachelor of arts An April wedding is being of Livonia Franklin High School. degree in 1991 and a master of planned. He is the owner of Harris Paint business administration degree ing. in 1995. A March wedding is planned Her fiance is a 1992 graduate in at the Flamingo Hilton of Pennsylvania State Universi Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev. ty with a bachelor of science Norqulst-Lyndrup degree in engineering and a 1996 graduate of Ohio State Jerry and Susan Norquist of MacKenzie- University with a master of elec Canton announce the engage trical education degree. ment of their daughter, Stacia, Moellering A May wedding is planned in to Steven Lyndrup, the son of Anne Elizabeth Moellering Dayton, Ohio. David and Barbara Lyndrup, and Dean Norman MacKenzie also of Canton. were married Oct; 18 at St. The bride-to-be is a graduate James Lutheran Church in Harvey-Pace of Eastern Michigan University. She is employed as an occupa Grosse Pointe Farms. The Rev. David and Janet Harvey of Troy Waite officiated. tional therapist by the St. John Lambertvilletand Doris Harvey Health System. The bride is the daughter of of Dearborn announce the forth Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Moel Her fiance is employed as coming marriage of their daugh chief of security at General lering of Grosse Pointe Park. ter, Gina Patricia, to Craig The groom is the son of Mr. and Motor Powertrain Plant in War Joseph Pace, the son of Dennis ren. Mrs. Hawley A. Mackenzie of and Wanda Pace of Canton and Livonia. A May wedding is planned at Jim and Nancy Magyar of West- the First Baptist Church of Ply. The bride is a graduate of Cen land. mouth. tral Michigan University and The bride-to-be is a 1988 grad Wayne State University, where uate of Bedford High School in she received a master's degree. Temperance. She is employed as ^v$$$^^. •;$$$$ •;.$$$ She is employed as a teacher for a human resources manager at Warren Consolidated Schools. Marshall's Department Store in The groom is a graduate of man with Scott MacKenzie, Ann Arbor. Central Michigan University. He Jonathon Cerne, Thomas Moel Her fiance is a 1984 graduate is employed as a sales represen lering, Richard Moellering and of John Glenn High School in tative for Wausau Insurance Co. Gregory Herman serving as Westland. He is employed as a Sample Buy Prices fofor MINA T non-creased Pieces The bride asked Suzanne Wil groomsmen. welder at CCI Corporation in son to serve as her maid of honor After greeting guests at the Imlay City. Ally the Allgator Paying: $20 Seamore the Seal Paying: $80 with Mrs. James Fets, Laurie Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe A March wedding is planned. Bessie the Cow Paying: $30 Sfither the Snake Paying: $1100 Helin, Mrs. Neil Crane, Suzanne Woods, the couple honeymooned Ikonty the Brontosamus Paying: $700 Snowball the Snowman Paying: $10 Saad and Christine Jerzy serv at Walt Disney World in Orlan Body the Beaver Paying: $8 SpartytteDaliTOtion Paying:$75 ing as bridesmaids. do, Fla. They are making their Bumble the Bee Paying: $400 Sting the Stingray Paying: $120 home in Royal Oak. Martin Kopera served as best Chiiry the Pojar Bear Paying: $950 Tabasco the BuO Paying: $120 Coral thefbh Paying: $95 Teddy the Bear Paying: $30 Erin the St. Patrick Bear , Paying: $125 Teddy flie Cranberry Bear Paying:$850 Rulter the Butterfly Paying: $650 Teddy the Magenta Bear Paying:$85G What's New For Garda the Bear Paying: $85 Teddy the Teal Bear Paying: $850 CLARION HOTEL SPRING? Coldie the Fish Paying: $15 Teddy the Violet Bear Paying:$850 Humphrey the Camel Paying: $1200 Trap the Mouse Paying: $800 RING OUR BELL FOR GREAT SAVINGS! Maple the Bear Paying: $80 Tusk the Walrus Paytog:$65 Princess the Bear (PE) Paying: $90 WebtheSpider ' Paying: $750 "MARCH" ON IN AND RECEIVE Maple the Bear (Pride Tag) Paying: $275 Plus «11 otter retired piece) ' Afl pieces must be In mint condition ANY ROOM IN THE HOTEL Garden & Nature Store Radar the Bat Paying: $85 *nd no creases or marks on the tags! FOR ONLY $50.00 Backyard Birds has lots of great items SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY to enhance your Backyard Habttatl p-BACKYARD BIRDS--| Slnglee, Doublae, Klnge, — • Netting Boxes • Goldfinch Feeders • Bird Baths*Wind Chimes | SPRING SPECIAL | Business, Whirlpool, • Butterfly Houses PUV BIU spom Atrium or Economy • Decorative Yard Accessories 35121 Warren 'Westland • Hummingbird Feeders I 20% OFF I • Best Birdseed In Town I ANY ONE NON SALE ITEM I 734-326-3930 $$$•: 9191 Wickham Rd. Romulus. Ml We've Expanded To Better Serve You.. - WITH COUPON EXP 5-31 -98 * $$$•- $$r. $$$v $$$^- $$$^ •sP (734)726-2600 Come & Check Out Our New Store! 6tl*» tax not Indudtd. Room* ara btMd on avaUbtlty. 627 S. Main St. • Plymouth «(734) 416-0600 AVAILAME ONLY IN MARCH \99£> M-F 10-6:» Sat. 9:30 • 5:30 * Sun. 11-3 NOW LEASING IN CANTON Are you CbmerJ CipUZZlEl) about HHnru assisted living?^; SINCE 1984 H :: ROCHESTER HILLS STABLES ^5 Summer Day Camp always have*lotoi •Two Engtth fVJna kmons oil, Jennifer s Camp • rUnds-cn cart cfhort*t Obseryei' & Bcccmri^ <:* • Mors* »fiow on If* kst (toy o» eamp DREAM THEMES 3 Two-We«k Sessions has created this unique? '? ) Mi< hi^.m'MIT'St.tnford 4 OneWeek Sessions i^> P«*Ue* fr* XbU & June'Augutt »:0O-3t30 p.m. directory to make life F0t JHd>f# pThr¥fM*se ff#A m •r#WHa?# COSTUMES & THEMES American (810)751-9510/(810)752-6020 just a little easier. \ ENTERTAINMENT Computer ^''M'i^iXJ^'miSKtSSlSAMlUlliJLi^^JL" " 5 (24d) 542-7364 . Expirhnc* - - *•— a—1 —IT W»W— ••—IMh , • Pt7 » Janr.lf»r60cha<1d TT[| •Co«d ages 7*16 •Day* overnight camia •Programming In Basic Mvm*sm 'ACADBMY C.0++ Summer Day Camp •fieglnmcs to advanced For Students Entering Evtfty summer thousand of children Attention •Network games It 8f*rt* 1st - 8th Grades with look forward t-o camp. Owe theni the •Web Dedgn-tfflMUava Learning Disabilities opportunity to experience yours with Book Lovers! an advertisement in our Start the New Vear with vour own home-based •Weekly ««ftslor»s and/or Attention Disorders twsioftss. Oorlir>9 Kinderstey - award winning ^.,.., 1996 Summer Camp Corner. Children's pofisher ol educational books arv} CDRoms lor For more Information contact cnSdrtn and a :$ •.t* - » City Park hi Westland. the public. The Friends preschool.. For informa The Friday Variety Card UPCOMING Hundreds of cottontails also hold a Friends Shop Honored for work tion, call (734) 421-0749. Group at the Westland (marshmallows) will be Book Sale during regular UVOMA COOPERATIVE Friendship Center meets at 2 p.m. Players enjoy; EVENTS sprinkled on the ground in library hours at the library. Livonia Cooperative^Nurs- euchre, pinochle, bridge, a roped off area for each ery, a preschool at 9601W. i;AfrTt AND CRAFTS Uno, rummy and poker. age group (1-3 years^4r6 Chicago, will host an open ; An arts and crafts show of Light refreshments are years, 7-9 years). At 4 p.m.: house from 1-3 p.m. Sun 'item* made in America will WAYNE served. Call (734) 722-7632 a siren will sound to start day, March 22; 3-and 4- . be held during regular mall for information or just : the hunt: At the end, cot LIBRARY year-olds welcome. For • hours Thursday-Sunday, show up to play cards: The tontails will be. turned in at CAREER DISCOVERY information, call Susan, March 19-22, at Westland Friendship Center is at Center, 35000 W, Warren the redemption center for a The Wayne Public Library (734)422-6210. small'bagpf Easter good 1119 N. Newburgh Road. Road in Westland. Paint will present a career dis FRANKLIN PTSA ings, jewelry, needlecrafts, ies. The event is sponsored covery day at 10 a.m. Sat DYER CLUB, by Westland Civitan Club, The Franklin High PTSA is toys, floral design, stained urday, March 14. Students seeking new members. The Dyer Seniors' Center glass, wood crafts, decora Westland Fire Department; will learn the educational Travel Club meets the first Westland Cultural Society Membership is open to tive painting, country requirements needed for those who care about the and third Thursdays of crafts and ceramics are and Westland Parks and various jobs and people each month in the center, Recreation Department. schools and community, among the items featured. considering a career and members aren't on Marquette between ABORTION RMHTS change will also get a required to have a student Wayne Road and New -The city of Westland will The League of Women Vot chance to explore career in the school. Price is $3 for burgh. 'be having its surplus food ers, which includes West- options. Planned presen students, $5 for adults. MONTHLY MEAL program at the Dorsey land, is presenting a pro ters include representa Checks should be made The Wayne Ford Civic .Community Center on the gram on "Erosion of Abor tives from real estate sales, Years of service: Marlene Provencal (ben* payable to Franklin PTSA League schedules its senior following dates and times: tion Rights* with Jenna, computer systems, bank , ter). was recently honored for 20 years of and sent to 31000 Joy, meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Palmer, Stieber, Merriman Wiersma of Planned Par ing, contracting and mili service at Alexander the Great restaurant Livonia 48150. on the first Sunday of each enthood Inc. speaking. It tary careers. The Wayne and Wildwood roads, which >$n Westland by restaurant owners Tom TUTORIAL PROGRAM month at the league hall, is known as NorWayne and will be held at 7:30 p.m. Public Library is at 3737 S. on Wayne Road, two blocks Thursday, March;19, at the Wayne Road, Wayne. Call and Pauline Tbmovski. Provencal started A free tutoring program for Oak Village: between 10 students is offered at the south of Ford, for people 50 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Livonia Civic Center (734) 721-7832 for informa as a waitress, then worked as a bartender and older. Cost is $5 for Library, 32777 Five Mile tion, and is now a manager. A lifetime resident Salvation Army Wayne- March 19. All other resi- Westland Corps Communi members and $7 for nori- dents excluding Precinct Road, east of Farmihgton STUDENT LIFE ofWestland, Provencal received a gold members. The meal Road, in Meeting Room A. ty Center, 2300 Venoy, 28: between 10 a.m. and 2 Early 20th-century student , watch and cake. Westland. The program is includes beer, beverages, p.m. Friday, March 20. The public i$ invited. The life at the University of dancing to Big Band music, LWV of Michigan is a for students ages 9 and Senior citizens living in Michigan is documented older in Wayne, Westland and door prizes. (734) 728- •Taylor Towers may call member of the Michigan with books, photographs 5010. Pro-Choice Network. For and Romulus. It meets 4- {their building manager for and memorabilia from the RECREATION AND FUN and Sparkey Preschool. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and DANCE FUN Hheir day of distribution. information, call Paula collection of Michigan A recreational get-together Registration is ongoing Bowman, (734) 455-4726. Thursday. For information Westland Shopping Center '; For March, peanut butter, alumnus Walter Warren of for teens and adults who from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. oh participating or volun hosts a senior citizen dance \l apple juice and canned COLLECTORS' SALE Westland. The display will are disabled will be the sec Call (734) 595-2660 for teering, call Leaullette 11 a.m. the first Monday of i":*v ^chicken will be distributed. St. Damian Collectors' sale be at the Wayne Library ond Friday of each month information. Douglas, (734) 722-3660. each month in the lower For information, call the will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat now through April 1. at the Westland Bailey CHURCH PRESCHOOL level auditorium, Wayne Dorsey Center's hotline at urday, March 21, at 29891 UFO INFO Center. (734) 722-7620. The-Westland Free and Warren roads. Coffee ((734) 595-0366. Joy, Westland. Admission The Friends of the Wayne nOURE SKATING Methodist Preschool has HISTORY ON and refreshments will be I FRECUKW WORKSHOP is $1; children under 12 are Public Library will present The Westland Figure Skat openings for 3- and 4-year- served at 12:30 p.m. The admitted free. Table space H The Westland Figure Skat an evening of UFO explo ing Club has formed an olds in the morning and VIEW dance will end 2 p.m. The ••t is available for $25. (734) ing Club will host a "Skate ration as astronomer Mike Adult Introductory Preci afternoon sessions. The WESTLAND MUSEUM dance is held on the first H 421-6130. All proceeds go Best discusses facts and sion Team. The team is for younger pupils attend Monday, with the exception V 'with the Team" precision The Westland Historical H to Christian service. speculation about Uniden those Who Want to have fun Tuesdays and Thursdays ofholidays. :i« 'Workshop on March 18 and Museum is open 1-4 p.m. «1 '25 at Westland Sports COUNTRY WESTERN tified Flying Objects. Best with other skating adults with the other pupils t Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne SENIOR DANCE M rArena, 6210 N, Wildwood, JAMBOREE will bring slides and videos and get good exercise. attending Mondays and Road, between Marquette Senior dances will be noon H ; Westland. The Workshop The Metro Wayne Demo and includes a historical Practices are 6-6:50 a.m. Wednesdays. A Friday s and Cherry Hill. (734) 326- to 4 p.m. the first Sunday 'will teach the correct holds, cratic Club will present a look at UFOs, sightings Saturdays. All levels are enrichment class is also 1110. The museum is fea of every month at the h footwork and technical Country Western Jamboree since 1947, the U.S. Air welcome. For information, available. The preschool is turing a display of ladies' Wayne Ford Civic League, maneuvers needed to skate Saturday, April 25, at Force investigation and call (734) 722-1091. at 1421 S. Venoy, West- accessories including a col 1651 N. Wayne Road, on a precision team. Local 735 UAW Hall, abductions. The first pre VOLLEYBALL land. (734) 728-3559. lection of 1950s' and 1960s' Westland. There will be Skaters 11 and under can 48055 Michigan Ave., one sentation will be at 7 p.m. Open volleyball is offered ST. MEL PRESCHOOL winterhats, silver and gold dinner, a live band, beer participate from 5-6 p.m. mile west of Belleville Road. Tuesday, March 24, in the for those age 18 and older St. Mel Preschool* 7506 mesh, art deed and beaded and pop. Members $5, non- and skaters 12 and older in Canton. Entertainment library meeting room. A 6:30-8 p.m. the second and Inkater Road, north of purses from the 1920s and members $7. (734) 728- can participateirom 4-5 , by Sherman Arnold and second presentation on fourth Friday of each Warren Avenue in Dear 1930s and gloves and com 6010. '~ >.m. For information, call Interstate Band with trib UFOs for children titled month at the Salvation born Heights, has morning pacts. Admission is free. WORK REFERRAL f 734)729-466¾. ute to Elvis and other "Kids in Black," will be at 7 Amy, 2300 Venoy, West- '." and afternoon classes for guest stars. Cocktails are : p.m. Thursday, April 23. FRIENDS MEET Information Qenter Inc. NUHKXMAM -• land. All skill levels play both 3 and 4-year-olds. Friends of the Westland refers workers to seniors , ;5t/A^tic^talwith-< at 6 p.m. with dinner at Best has been an astrono just for fuhi There is no Registrationforthe 1998- 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 my enthusiast since 1946. Historical Museum meet 7 who need help. The pro . Madonna University will charge. Baby-sitting is pro 99 school year is under p.m. oh the second Tues gram is for people interest ; p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are He founded the Kwajalein host a "Be Your Best" vided. For information, call way. (313) 274-6270. $20 a person, $35 a couple Island Astronomers (1955), days of January, March, ed in providing transporta Merit Badge Program for (734)722-3660. and $15 per retiree/senior the Astronomy Club of YWCA READINESS May, July, September and tion, yardworkj housework, all Brownies and Girl November at the Westland etc. Workers cah'specify ; citizen. For ticket informa Livonia (1976), and the The YWCA of Western , ; Scouts, from 9 a.m. .to tion,call (734) 729-8681, Astronomical Society of Wayne County Early Meeting House, 37091 the type of work they are ; 12:30 pin. Saturday, (734)728-9737,(734)282- Michigan (1985). He's a SCHOOLS Childhood School Readi Marquette between New- willing to do and the com iJi'Nfarch 28, at Madonna 1841 or (734) 721^4710. part-time instructor at MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE ness Program is available burgh and Wayne roads. munities they want to •;. University, Hie girls will Schoolcraft College, Livo t I t i '( m io<- *.a*aMr- JLV.. .. A,*£ feiiii^igyiMiiitt-u mp^m^m*^*' T J ' >Wf • rj , -y*^^*?m ^wv .*» .lWMW.'».!..!i «," "u* ',-J .•".—i"; . TAe Observer & Eccentric/TMBSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 •**' I Professional Dry Cleaning Shirt Laundry | PASTIES • SUBS • SALADS • BURGERS | 5 Same Day Service • • /- .r—,. ^ ^ \ / Ni I ^«sr*-¾. I BUY 1 PASTY, Get 1 for 99'' NEW CARPET 8(WbJ I In Stock Carpet RoUt €UWm«AN» '•xtfud** Sup«f Yoopsra I •PhikMlolphta *Sa*am i MUPES I UMIT1 COUPON PER " •Aiatfdfn • Sirtton UMsukttUl* »- ' CUSTOMER | REMNANTS •fo*CMq>9HP»ryt»ft. In a Variety s^ •OufCowxXtlVr'Wrft' /¾ EXPIRES a • World •Quoans i I of SUM LOJJ or Gamed Weight, We Can Alter to Fit You. 3/28/98 • i I and Stylas • -• »5.95 i '• I MARSHALL'S I LIVONIA I . .PwSq.Yd.todUp 37280 FIVE MILE • LIVONIA • INMNQSROWFUZA " 1 s,or Spring into Savings NOW OPEN The^Hasste-Pree" Eiprws Oil Change. SST SERVICE • BES\ WMi« CLYDE SMITH £xotic& lAmUual With our Express Oil Change you'll /79EEESTMKK&' get complete quality car care *SONS without the hassle. For a Made In Michigan HOUSE limited time our certified technicians will change the PLANTS oil, lube the chassis Come see Cacti & and install a new oil the newest Succulents .arge Selection of filter-giving you, technology in the service and Since 1950 "WO's of Varieties" none of the hassle Shamrocks for one low price. Replacement Windows Large Selection of Fresh Cut Z= Quality Service Guaranteed We now offer financing Flowering Plants] Flowers ALLEN PARK UVONiA WESTLAND S • Lifetime Warranty • Thermopane in many styles and colors to choose from (313)388-7220 (734)513-5900 (313)326-5760 S • Bows & Bays • Low E Glass • Superspacer Windows Green Carnations lIKWl'*"^' thatfights condensation • Fast, easy cleaning Beanie Babies AMAZING MTV! AMAZING BUY! Sauin' o'theQrecn »250 OFF OARAGE DOORS Flowering Any Double Door Unit .16x7 Normal Installation at O'Hersheys Shoes or Door with Sjdo Lights Bulb *T« tnd Haul tm*r Mefcids* •fNNfeuH Mart I Plants AJkr M,L GREAT PRICES! \\L\h THE TIME! Complete To Help You Create a New Look With: Daffodils • Tulips • Hyacinths- IMicusnil cliiriiififiui' (J.M-PATRICKS SAI.I! • Windows • *tMl Door» • Fibergl.as* Doors > Tripp, Fox ft Ursan Storm Qoon Garden Center • Doorw».lli • Garage Door* * Intarlor Doon • Vinyl Siding • Qutters 4 inch Pot *| OQ $* our new spacious showroom where wt offer a greater selection of all our products! • Seeds* Soils •Tools.• Fertilizers any Childrens, Licensed • Baskets & Pottery • Onion Sets i a Insured^ «fe** Woinens J&E CLYDE SMITH &? SONS or Mens Shoes • Greenhouse &• Garden Center Wilh Caufton Expire* March 21, IWH DO HOURS: a**o FAMILY ILLATION M-TU-W-F WA\? «000 INcwhiircjIi • Westland Mor^Trtun., Frl. Owsm 20271 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia • Just S. of 8 Mile Rd. 9-4:30 9 00 am-6 00 pm HERSHEYS SHOES 5 M THUR.M IIOl KS: «) S MOM. Sal.: Sun. 9 7 Toe«..Vrt Buy Two,Get One FREE Every Day Give Mom the On Select Items > Gift of Beauty TWINKIE LOTTERY IS HERE with a (UVONIA-SOUTHGATE STORES ONLY) GIFT CERTIFICATE SEE STORE FOR DETAILS Hostess for BAacyThrtfUhop PERMANENT SAVE UP TO 25% OFF1 MAKE-UP • Eyeliner a Iraw by Artistic I Call Today Look Fabulous 24 Hours a Day I I3l3)45$69d0 50% OR I •MMiunrr • EYELINER •EYEBROWS MORE EVERY DAY I MAWW. • BEAUTY MARK ON WONDER BREAD & HOSTESS CAKES • LIPLINER & MORE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Jacqui's Artistic FOOD STAMPS WELCOME is located In That's My Color! f 2S7 t. Main ttr*«t, Plymouth • (313)4SS-6MO r— $ VALUABLE COUPON $-' i| CelebratioCeleb rath n '0 the Green I 50% OFF Your Next Purchase ^IlL M U,C ' y^j^^V^atat' %J (Maximum Discount $3.00) 25% off our entire inventory 1 with a $10 minimum purchase. Shamrocks • Green Carnations * Shamrocks! Valid Only At Wonder Hostess Thrift Stores Non-promollonal Item* only • No coupon ncces snry • WilWith Coupon • Ixplrei 3/22/9s/tmo8 Mrty not be combined with any olhcr offers w Springtime Seminars 37151 AMRHEIN rPEPPEHiDCE FARM ^9^ HOW tO GET A GREEN Btl.UvsnANtwbounjh •I'" " *• l 1^ -T1I11I. OPENING YOUR POND WEEO-FREE IAWN 734-591-1616 THHirsTom- March 28, 1998 April 4,1998 MON.-KR18-6 fri. • Sat. • Sm. 1 P.M. 1 P.M. .fa SAT. 8 • 5 March 13 • 14 * 15 Mark Your Sponsored by "Most" *,• 14750 FORT St. 35780 GODDARD I OUR NKW LOCATION 1 Calendars Lawn Care I Block N. of Kureks West of Mtrrlmsn LIVONIA RTKHMNG IIKIVIITS MKMIMiHAM 6414N. Merriman 313-291-2004 29115 21S3 1950 K-tvwr-n li»J K W'trnrt 313-284-0863 Eight Mile Rd 17 Mile Rd «t Dcquindrc Rd Soulhfield Rd Westland MON., TUKS-, KRI. 9 .6 (448) 477-2046 (810) 464-3095 (24ft) 642-4242 7,14>421>5959 MON.-KRI.9-? WKD. A SAT.8:30-5:50 • IMfl 6trK«ttwfrxurrtmfxd uov?M b) &UAt+Aon w podmU fK< m< I^^^^glJW Wsiffi^^ ; ! : MM^S^^Wf^^M^Mk -: ?:'• r -i V 'A'':' V? \^4%^%; >V? ;f^-i- ''fi *••. '4' &j : fi : lm* 'r'l'^^ \?\?u )m y r-V.'v.T'/"^''--.-.^!^.' Evangelical INDEPENDENT BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE YOUTH BAPTIST BIBLE AWANA CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Presbyterian 29475 W. Six Mile. Uvonla CLUBS FEUOWSHIP , -525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Luther A. Worth, Sr. Pastor Church Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor 17000 Farrnlflgton Road Sunday School ;*.....-..,.. .10:00 A.M. — Two locations to serve you— . Uvonla 422-1150 11:00 AM. LIVONIA J CANTON Morning Worship ::. .-.."*••... rx'jama* H. MoOuba, Paator j EvehlngjWorship .>.,...... 6:00 P.M. 14175 Farmlngton Rd. W 46001 Warren Road TBINITY (N. of 1-96) AWKLW (West ot Canton Center) ...7:15 P.M. PRESBYTERIAN Worship Services Wed; Family Hour ,..,'...... Sunday Worship 8:30 am & -' • . Sunday Worship 9;30 am : 11:00am • . Sunday Schooll 0:45 am CRURCH Sunday School Sunday School 9:45 am "'.'•' (313)414-7422 10101W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 8:00, 9:15,10:45 A.M. March 15th SMOesW.o* Sheldon Rd. (313)522-6830 • Vigour Web Site alhnpjftw.ccaa.e^-icmcos From M-14 taXa GoWredson Rd. Sooth and 12:05 P.M. Baptist Bible College Trio Dr. Wm. C. Moore • Pastor at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Evening Service Pastor* Mrs. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 8:00 7:00 P.M. 2080SMiddltbtl(ic«wJew'<4Kt If*- B:»- * * «'m..^.^.fc:jt;jaafe^.. .*. ma*. i*aa«ilaiaiai*aa«aatiiai RF*« ^^ ^yr ^y •• fjr r*T 'TF PW T/ie Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 *P7 'i/iswe BYSUBMASON of Plymouth. Cadillac, a Detroit Tigers auto PTAFF WRITER . Also providing food will be the graphed baseball and auto Easter will be in the air and Outback Steakhouse of Livonia, graphed Detroit LiotYs shirt, to the fashions will emphasize TGI Friday of Novi, Carlson's name a few. spring when the Zonta Club of Catering in Taylor, the Botsford Raffle tickets are $1 each or Farmington/Novi Area presents Inn of Farmington ftills, Michi six for $5. Tickets for the fashion its. annual *First Step - Stepping gan Star Clipper Dinner Train of benefit are a $25 tax-deductible Out in Style* benefit Sunday, Walled Lake, Coffee Beanery, donation to First Step, 'March 29. Macaroni Grille of Livonia, redeemable with a $160 pur Slated for 6T? p.m. at Parisian Great Harvest Bread of chase at Parisian. Both tickets '•;. in Laurel Park Place, Livonia, Northville, Schulz's Cap 'N' Cork are.available by calling McAllisr the fashion extravaganza will and Rio Bravo Cantina of Livo ter at (734) 453-0824/ .\ ; raise money for the programs nia. This is the fourth year; the offered by First Step, western "Everything is donated," McAl Zonta Club has staged the fash Wayne County's Project on lister said. "Continental Paper ion benefit for First Step. The Domestic Violence and Sexual has supplied all the paper prod agency, based in Canton, pro Assault. ucts every year. The Star Clip vides services to 35 communities : The evening will include a per told us, 'Count me in any in out-Wayne County and is cele-'; strolling dinner, fashion show year you do this.'" brating 20 years of service later : with an expanded segment on Entertaining guests will be this year. v '•'"'/'.,. •men's fashions, informal model Silver Sounds, a professional DJ, The nonprofit agency offers a ling throughout the store, free caricaturist Chuck Bbrshanian, shelter for women and children .makeovers at the cosmetics Sweete Harmony, vocals and who are victims of domestic vio ' counter, raffles and entertain- guitar, and Jamboree, a Sweet lence, individual counseling, - ment. Adelines group. support groups^ court advocacy, "There'll be enough activity to information and referrals for vic "please everybody," said Beverlee Feel lucky? tims, a 24-hour helpline, violence 'McAllister who once again is at There will be several raffles, intervention program, non-resi ; the helm for the fund-raiser. including a special one for a TY dential children's program and Co. Princess Bear Beanie Baby, legal advocacy program. >, "There'll be a good variety for 8TATFPHOTOBTTOMHAWUBY men, women and children." donated by the Dixboro General The club had staged several ':•'.: More than 20 restaurants and Store. The second raffle will benefits for First Step and was What's your style?: Claudia Ruloffdeft) of'Farmington Hills shows off aa Evan- ,',• caterers will provided food sam have a first prize of $500 cash, looking for something that would Picone three-piece career separate while Laverne Eady ofRedford displays a special ples, ranging from barbecued with a second prize of a $300 gift raise considerably more than occasion dress, which will be among fashions modeled at the Parisian store at Lau-\ ribs by Catering by Sayers/BBQ certificate from travel from AAA $2,000-$3,000. The club teamed rel Park Place in Livonia as part of the Zonta Club of Farmington f Novi Area's ! : Man, chocolate-dipped strawber Travel and a third prize of a up with Parisian for the fashion annual fund-raiser, "First Step -Stepping out in Style," March 29. •'••• ries by the Country Epicure, $250 Parisian gift certificate. benefit, attracting Some 400 peo • seafood tamales by D. Denni- Additional prizes include a ple and raising $19,000. Last ; son's of Livonia, creme brulee by $100 gift certificate from year, close to 800 people turned we made $19,000," McAllister community." health, education and cultural the Schoolcraft Culinary Knightsbridge Antique Mall, out, generating $30,000 for First said. "I truly think a lot of the The club is part of Zonta Inter needs. • : Gourmet Club, pasta station and dinner for two at the Relish Step. Hopes are for a turnout of support is because of the cause. national, a worldwide service The club meets at 6 p.m: the mini cannoli by Villa De Roma of Grill, a weekend lease of a Lin 1,000 this year. The incidents at Johnson Con organization of business women fourth Tuesday of the month, Livonia and smoked salmon pate coln Continental from Varsity "We were looking for some trols and the Ford (Vistebn-Shel- devoting their time, talent and Women interested in attending by the Water Club Seafood Grille Lincoln Mercury, weekend lease thing that would make a differ don Road) plant have made peo energy to assist womentwith can call (313) 538-8043 for more of a Cadillac from Don Massey ence, so we were thrilled when ple more aware of violence in the their personal development,' information. ANNIVERSARIES League needs The Fawkes have four married Fawkes children - Dale and wife Linda, Murfey books for sale f Thomas and Christine Fawkes Janis Murfey and husband Chris tand Janice Fawkes Mur Celebrated their 50th wedding Chris, Gary and wife Bonnie and fey of Livonia will celebrate their The Livonia League of Women anniversary at family dinner at Kathy VacCa and husband 25th wedding anniversary on Voters is looking for a few or a • Ernesto's Restaurant in ply- Augie, all of Livonia. They also March 16. lot of good books. mouth. have 10 grandchildren. The couple married in Detroit The group is hard at work to Twenty-three-year residents of and then moved to Seattle, make its April book sale a suc Livonia, they met while attend He is retired from Citizens Wash., where Chris played hock cess and is need of used books. ing Detroit Cooley High School Insurance Co. ey. The Murfeys have lived in Donations of hard cover and and were married on Feb. 7, Their interests include spend Livonia for 20 years. paperback in different categories ^ 1948 in Detroit. She is the for ing the summer months at their They have two daughters, of nonfiction and fiction for read mer Christine Rollo. cottage in Caseville. Erin, a pre-medical student at ers of all ages are welcome. Hillsdale University, and Lind Donations can be made by say, an engineering student at calling (734) 421-4420 or (734) Michigan State University. 427-0222. DIRECTO Find these sites on the World Wide Web - Broaicjtit to you by tlie of OAE On Lino! .*» L.'t*. * .^ff^^.** To get your business On-Line!, call 313-953*2038 BUTTHngrKimwiw of Commerce- ——^...... —--—httpytoww.bbcc.com Chamberlain RfMLTORS~httpV/www.ctarf*eftaJr^ Comwelf & Oxr>parTy~hr^ytoww.mJc*iic^ "f" CHILDREN'S SERVICES FROZEN DESSERTS Dan Hay— ^--- r-httpy/dancan.com SI. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center-—-»httpy/oeonrine.com/svsf. DU\U< Savtnb Sorbet '• • http-ytoww.sorbet.com Marcia Gies -———httpy/sOa.oeortirw^oav'gies.html Kessleri Associates P.C.- http-ytoww.kesslercpa.com CLASSIFIED ADS HAIR SALONS Hall & Hunter Realtors —httpy/ste.oeortire.comto*ujnt ADVERTISING PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS AdViflage http'y/acvillage.com Heads You Win —httpy/www.headsyouwin.com Monograms Plus— http-y/oeonline.cortfmonoplus Langard Realtors— —httpytoww.langard.com Observer & Eccentric Newspapers—httpy/or^rver-eccentric.com HEALTH CARE AD/HDHELP Max Broock, Inc. —httpytoww.maxbroock.com CLOSET ORaANIZERS/HOME STORAGE Family Health Care Center httpy/oeonline.com/ehrmann AD/HD (Attention DeHcii) .http://vww.adrKkxjtreach.com Claudia Murawski—• •Wtp-y/count-on-olauc5a.com Organize-lt —-— http://www.wgani2es-it.c0rn HERBAL PRODUCTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Sellers First Choice-• —httpytoww.sfcreattors.com Legal Notice— - http://oeOTline.com/-legal COMMERCIAL PRINTING Nature's Better Way — httpy/oeon!ine.com/nbw Bob Taylor •—— • httpytoww.bobtaylor.com APPAREL Cokxtech Graphics -http://cotortechgraphks.com HOSPITALS Botsford Health Care Continuum -• httpy/www.bosfordsystem.org Western Wayne County Association Hold Up Suspender Co. http://www.suspenders.com COMMUNITIES St Mary Hospital -• httpy/www.stmaryhpspital.org of REALTORS ——'httpytoww.michiganhome.com ART and ANTIQUES City of Birmingham— —http^/ci.birmingham.mi.us HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS Hakj Galleries — httpy/rochester-hills.c»m/haigg REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL City of Livonia- httpy/oeonUne.convlivonia Hennells • - ——http-ytoww.hennells.com B8RS0AR Appraisers Corrunrttee-httpy/iusfiisted.ccflVappraisai ART GALLERIES COMMUNITY NEWS HYPNOSIS The Print Gallery http://www.everythin3art.c0m REAL ESTATE • COMMERCIAL/INVESTMENT Observer & Eccentric Newspapers—http://cfcserver-eccentric.com FuH Potential Hypnosis Center. hKpy/oeonline.corn/hypnosis ART MUSEUMS COMMUNITY SERVICE HYPNOSIS TRAINING CENTER Property Services Group-, Inc. httpytoww.propserv.com The Detroit Institute of Arts - http://www.dia.org Beverry Hilts Police —httpytoww.bewtyhillspolice.corn Infinity Insbtule— —httpytow.infiniryinsl.com REAL ESTATE EDUCATION ASPHALT/CONCRETE PAVINQ Sanctuary —- - httpy/rocfcester-hills.comtoecare- INDUSTRIAL FILTERS Real Estate Alumni of Michigan-— httpy/www.rarnadvantaoe.org REAL ESTATE - HOME INSPECTION AJax Paving Industries- - http://www.ajaxpaving.com Wayne Community Living Services—--——http://www.wcfe.org Elixaire Corporation httpy/www. etixaire.com AmeriSpec Property & linvironmental Inspecbons—Ntpy.Vispectl com INSURANCE ASTROLOQV,METAPHVSICS COMPUTER GRAPHICS REAL ESTATE-HOME WARRANTY Cadillac Underwriters http-ytoww.cadiRacuncerwriters.com The Turning Point- httpy/www.psychicpoint.com Logix, Inc. —— - httpytoww.logix-usa.com HMS Home Warranty-^—• httpy/c>eonline.com/hms COMPUTER J. J. O'Connell & Assoc.. Inc. ASSOCIATIONS REAL ESTATE SOFTWARE Insurance— http-ytoww.oconnellinsurance.com ASM • Detroit - .-http://www.asm-detroit.org HARDWARE/PROQRAMMINO/SOFTWARE SUPPORT Envision Real Estate Software hrtpytoww.envision-res com Applied Automation Technologies—httpytoww.capps-edges.com INTERACTIVE CD ROM PUBLISHING BuiJoTng Industry Association RELOCATION BNB Software — —-•http-y/www.oeortine.corrvbnb Interactive Incorporated —httpytoww.interactrve-inc.com of Southeastern Michigan- --httpJAxjilders.org Conquest Corporation — httpytoww.conquest-corp.com Mighty Systems Inc.. -http:Ztoww.mightysysterns.com Society d Automotive Engineers-r*iro<—-httpytoww.sae-detroit.org JEWELRY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMPUTER PRODUCT REVIEWS Haig Jewelry— hl^y/rochester-hiils.cora^atgj Suburban Newspapers Midwest Fertility and Sex Selection Center-httpy/www.mfss.com HORSERACINQ HANDICAPPING SOFTWARE LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Of America ——' - http://www.suburban-news.orfl RESTAURANTS CyberNews and Reviews --httpy/oeonline.com/cybernews Rolling UixJscaping —httpy/www. roftingoesign.com Suspender Wearers of America httpy/oeoniine.com/swaa Steve's Backroom — httpytoww.stevesbaokroom.com CONSTRUCTION ' METROLOGY SERVICES ATTORNEYS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Frank Rewold Construction httpj'/rochester-hills.conVrewold GKS Inspection— - httpytowwgks3d.com Thompson & Thompson P.C. http://www.taxexemptlaw.com MORTGAGE COMPANIES American House-— hrrpytovtwamerican-house.com DUCTCLEANINQ Thurswell. Chayel & Weiner- httpytoww.1egal-law.com Enterprise Mortgage - httpytoww.getmoneyfast.com Presbyterian Villages of Michigan— httpy/wwwpvm.org Mechanical Energy Systems http7toww.mes1.com AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES Mortgage Market SHOPPING AVS Audio— http://www.avsaudio.com EDUOATION r Information Services http:/toww.tnterest.com observer Birmingham Principal Slidemasters ; httpytoww.si'idemasterscom Fordson High School - httpyzoeontine.com/~fordsonh Spectrum Mortgage httpytoww.scectrummortgaoe.com Global Village Project httpy/oeonline.com/gvp.htm Shopping District— httpy/oeonline.corrv'birmingham AUTOMOTIVE Village Mortgage httpyftvww.villagemortgage.com SURPLUS FOAM Huntington Ford 4 httpJAvww.huntingtonfofd.com Oakland Schools —• http7/oaWand.kl2.mi.us NEWSLETTERS McCuMough Corporation —httpytoww.nv*»m.com John Rogin Buick-lsuzu-Suzuki httpytoww.johnrogin.com Reuther Middle School- - httpy/oeonnne.corrV-rms GAGGLE Newsletter - httpy/oeonline.corrv'gaggle SURPLUS PRODUCTS Ramcbargers Performance Center9hrtpytoww.rarrwhargers.com Rochester Community Schools Foundation— httpy/rochester-hills.cbrn/rcsl NOTARY SERVICES McCullough Corporation - -httpytowwmcsurpkjscom Universal Bearing Co.-- http:Ztoww.unibflarco.com The Webmaster School http-y/rocbester-hiils.com Notary Service 4 Bonding TOYS AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS Western Wayne County Internet User Group—httpy/oewlir».comtowdug Agency, Inc.—-- -- -—hrtpytov.wnotaryservice.com Toy Wonders of the World ---••httpytoww.loywonoers.com REPRESENTATIVES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NURSING EDUCATION TRAINING Marks MOM Services — http:/toww.marksmgmt com Caniff Electric Suppry- ."-httpJtoww.caniff.com Michigan League for Nursing— http://oeonlioe conVmln High Performance Group— httpytoww.oeoniine.com/-hpg AUTO RACINQ Progress Electric •• —"httpytoww.pe-co.com ORIENTAL RUGS Milan Dragway—- http://www.milandragway.com Virtual Reality Institute —httpytoww.vrinstitute.com ELECTRONIC SERVICE AND REPAIR Azar'aOriental Rugs- - httpytowwazars.com TRAINING AND CONFERENCE CENTER •AKINOJCOOKINO ABL Electronic Service, Inc. httpytoww.ablserv.com "Jiffy Mix-Chelsea Milling Company httpJ/www.jilfymix.com PARKS A RECREATION bos Corporate Training & Conference Center—http.www.trainhere com EMPLOYEE LEASING COMPANY HuronClinlon Metroparks httpytoww.metroparks.com TRAVEL AGENCY BIOYCLES Genesys Group. — 'httpytowwgerwsysgroupcom PERSONAL GROWTH Wahu! Bicycle Company ..--httpy/wbesler-hills.corrvwahu EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Cruise Selections, Inc. •••htr^yto^w.crulseseiections com Overcomer's Maximized LMng System--hKpytowwovercome.com BOOKKEEPING PRODUCTS Employment Presentation Services- —-httpy/www.epsweb.com UTILITIES PLANNING AND TRAFFIC CONSULTANT BIG E-2 Bookkeeping Co. httpy/www bigez.corn ENVIRONMENT Detroit Edison—— httpy/www detroitedtson com Btrchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. •—httpytoViw.birchieTarroyo.com •OOKS Resource Recovery and Recycling •httpy/oeonline.corrv'rrrasoc VIDEO/WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT POWER TRANSMISSION Apostolate Communications http:/toww apostolate.com Authority of SW Oakland Co. NetWorth Internet Marketing— • httpy/rietvkJcom Bearing Service, Inc.—* httpy/www.bearingse rvice.com •USINBSS NEWS EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR WELD GUN PRODUCTS fnsloer Business Journal httpytoww.insiderbiz.com J. Emery & Associates httpytoww|emeryassoc.com Profile Central, Inc. — httpy/www profile-usa.com CM. SmlHie'Co. -• — httpytoww.smJffie com CERAMIC TIL! EYE CARE/LASER SURGERY PUBLIC AND INVESTOR RELATIONS WHOLISTIC WELLNESS Stewart Specialty Tiles http:/toww.specialtytiles com Greenberg Laser Eye Center --httpytoww.gfeenbergeye.com Rein Nomm & Associates, Inc. ----•httpytoww.nornm.com Roots end Branches- • hrtpytoww.re9(iplace.com CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE FLOOR COVERING REAL ESTATE WOMEN'S HEALTH Livonia Chamber The Floor Connection— •-•-httpytoww.flc '* \ I mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12/1998 SAVE THIS SCHEDULE REUOION NEWS Listings for the Religion Calen- In concert: • Aerobic Classes , dar should be submitted In writ-: The Chapels • Step Claeeet -'(og no later than noon Friday for -Bobby .-, We next Thursday's Issue. They SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE S 18- MPV1 Novi Civic Center 11 weeks (45175 W. 10 Mile Rd., bet. Novl & Tift 248-347-0400) Ail Novl students must register/pay through Novl Pks. & Rec. office (248-347-O4O0). Registrations/Payments will not be accepted through the fitness Factory office or through *w lretnjctois.Norfle««entfee20% Ptease bring a mat or towel to class 1dayp«rwk/$47 2days/$63 UnJimrtecV$79 •• $11.00 rental fee will be charged for the step classes or Climb on board for auto insurance discounts! bring own step April 9,10,25, Mav9.25, or 27 (P.M. only) 'MAV/F 9:00 A.M. Low Impact March 23 A.Werther With auto insurance through AAA Michigan, you get professionals, accounting groups, engineering groups, •MAV/F 10:15A.M. STEPII March 23 LGIgnac a discount if you belong to a qualified professional and others. And in addition to getting special savings, MAV 6:15 P.M. Hi/Low impact March 23 L Burke March 23 B.Kabodlan association or credit union. For instance, you save if you^et someone you can count on day and night with our MAV 7:25 P.M. STEP II •T/TH 9:00A.M. Sculpt&Tone March 24 S. Flanagan you're a member of an association for teachers or school 24-hour claim service. It's easy to get a quote too- Sat 8:00 A.M. STEP II March28 B.Kabodlan administrators, nurses, doctors or other healthcare in person, by phone or oh our web site. •Babysitting $1.50 perchHd/$3.00 per famiy Hovt Meadows (25549 Tift, N. Of 10 Mfc) (Register through Novl Comm. Ed. * 248-449-1206) 1dayperwk/$40 2days/$56 U*rrtteW910 weeks So climb on board and save. WCOF/.j^^^Ucoaw^byf^lrirtvctoliilritr^crfcta^ (X\\ M/TAV/TH 7:00 P.M.HVLow Impact March 30 T. Snurka 'Contact your local AAA Michigan office \&.,0 CLASSES: April 9 to 16; or May 25 ' •., ifbrafr^ • •Classes win be held at the Middle School on April 20 to 23 Michigan and MayS & 6 Or call 1*800'AAA'MIGH • www.aaamich.com CallToday 248-353-2885 • 800-285-6968 MITMM. ln*ur»rtc< r> uodwwritltn by Iff Auto CM> Group k>»ur»nc« Coreyvy tnd k «ubj«ct \o norm*) tfgfcaity rfrquVwrxflU. • INDICATES BABYSITTING IS AVAILABLE IV^.I All tnitruclor* Ctrtlflttf, CPR-Tr»k>*vmr*M F«ctory ACI/AFAA Hi k.L«*« «»MHt.MMa.MH««««»«wM«ia«*M.v(u,'i % immmmmmm INSIOE: PrepthockeyfC2 Boy aswimming, C6 ii i i L/W Page 1, SectionC Br.ui Emons. EtMoi 734 953 2123 on the web: http ohsi'rvor eccentric.COIN Thursday. March 12, 1998 t.r, •£* OBSERVER STATE TOURNAMENT SPORTS SCENE Glenn gymnasts 7th•x 'Westland John Glenn, scoring ripsGlenn 130.400 points, finished seventh out of 15 teams in Saturday's Region II girls gymnastics meet at Plymouth BY BRAD EMONS Canton. STAFFWRITBR The top three teams advancing to So much for late-season momentum. Friday's team competition at Rockford Westland John Glenn, which had are regional champion Northville- won five of its last six games, was sim Novi (146.10), Canton (136.35) and ply no match Wednesday for Belleville Hillsdale (134.95). -v in the Class A district semifinals. , In the Division II all-around, The host Tigers jumped out to a. 19- Glenn's Jessica Beach finished tied 10 first-quarter advantage and never for ninth (33.60) and teammate let the Rockets_ get closer than nine the Stephanie Thompson was 12th rest of the way en route to a 68-50.bbys (33.40). basketball win. •.; That means Mega-Red Conference In the uneven parallel bars, Glenn rivals Belleville (9-13 overall).and had two state qualifiers —^ Thompson, Wayne Memorial (12-9) will square off who took fourth (9.05) and Nicole a third time this season for the district Simonian, who was sixth (8.95). championship, 7 p.m. Friday* at Beach tied for fifth on floor (9.0) to Belleville. ;' qualify, while Thompson was 10th Wayne has won the first two meet (8.7). ings. -- - Beach also gained fourth on vault Belleville's three-guard trio ofC.J. (8.4) to earn a state meet berth. Grantham (18 points), Kevin Edwards Teammate Julie Castillo was 14th (11) and John Edwards (10) made life (8.1). miserable for the Rockets. The Tigers' cat-quick mah-to-man Collegiate notes defense caused 14 first-half turnovers, one more than the combined total for •Ferris State University forward Glenn accumulated during its final ;two Kevin Swider (Livonia Churchill), regular season. was recently named to the Central And three first-half fouls against Collegiate Hockey Association's all- sOphomore guard Eric Jones, who was rookie team. Swider had 25 points, coming off 29 and 26-point outings, third among rookies in the CCHA. also cost Glenn dearly. Ferris State (15-19-3), seeded Yaku Moton, a 6-foot-7 sophomore, -eighth, opens a best-of-three CCHA 7 STAT? PHOTO IT TOM BAWUT led Glenn with 14 points and nine playoff series Friday night in East rebounds. Jones had 11 points. Lansing against top seed Michigan On guard: Wayne MenwriaVs Shane Nowahfc protects the ball against Livonia Franklin's The Rockets seemed flat after coming State (29-5-5). EddieWdUace during^/lrfi^^0M^ C/ass A c/wfric^ac^wn Monday at-Belleville. off an emotional 65-64 loss Friday to •Livonia Stevenson senior Whit Plymouth Salem for the Western Lakes ney Crosby, recently named a Divi playoff championship. sion I all-state tennis player, has "We played tired tonight," Glenn signed a national letter-of-intent with coach Mike Schuette said. "If you look the University of Toledo. • back, at the end of our regular season, , Crosby finished her final year at we had to get up for Salem and the two Stevenson with a 22-4 overall record. Walled Lakes (Central and Western). She captured the Western Lakes For six games in a row they played; as Activities Association No. 1 singles well as they could, but I think we ran title and was runner-up in the Divi out of gas tonight." ? •- sion I regional. Crosby also a quarter- Glenn shot only 17 of 43 from the finah^t at the state meet. •'->• floor (39.5 percent) and 14 of 25 from BY RICHARD L. SHOOK three minuteB before Fontaine hit a the free throw line (56 percent)! Hawks place second STAFFWRrrER • DISTRICT HOOPS baseline jumper to give the Patriots "Our shots were not falling and we They couldn't shoot straight; but their only lead. The Zebras were only weren't passing crisply," Schuette said. The under-13 Michigan Hawks pre Wayne Memorial shot straight And their team depth was a factor, ahead 5-2 with 1:57 left in the quar "And Belleville is a good team. You mier girls soccer team recently fin ... enough. ^ey wore us down a little bit." ter, which ended 9 4. can't make mistakes against them." ished second at the North American Wayne Memorial shot a miserable '. Nick Mongeau closed but his career Franklin pulled up to 11-8 with- Belleville, meanwhile, took a total of Indoor Nationals^ a tournament that 28.8 percent Tuesday night but still at Franklin with a 10-point game. 4:15 to play in the half but Davis 63 shots from the field, connecting on featured teams from Ohio, Iowa, New defeated game Livonia Franklin, 45- banged home a triple with 3:02 left 28 (including seven 3-pointers) for 44.4 York, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Eddie Wallace added seven, Jay • 32j to reach the Class A district Fontaine; five; Jacob Goedde and and the half ended 19-12: : percent. Members of the Hawks are Marissa championship game at Belleville. Anthony Grech four each and Brian The Patriots started the second Many of the Tigers' baskets came on Sarkesian (Canton); Katie Ales and "It was ugly, no doubt about it," Facione two, half missing their first 13 sfyots but, second-chance opportunities. Nikki Herman (Novi); Erin Doan Coach Chuck Henry of the Zebras trailing 28-13, made four in a row in "We're a good team when we get bal "We played with a lot of energy, a the final 2:11 to cut the gap to eight. (Dearborn); Bethany Dobbyn and /said after his team made just 15^of- lot of. defensive energy," said Henry, anced scoring and rebounding," Melissa Dobbyn (Livonia); Caitlin Gill 52 shots in winning. "But all's well whose team takes a 12-9 record into "Williams is the real key to our suc Belleville coach Rod Fisher said. (Rochester Hills); Jessie Jandesak that ends well." the district championship game at 7 cess," Henry said. ^He's gotto play "Tonight we had three guys in double . and Andrea Tyler (Brighton); Nicole Wayne won by holding Franklin to p.m. Friday* "^They played as hard as well for us to be successful." figures and we rebounded well. Cauzillo and Whitney Guenther ah even lower shooting percentage, ; anybody has played against us all "I feel sorry for our seniors," Robin "Defensively we were just trying to son said. "They played real hard, (Northville); Kathryri Cumming, 26.2 percent on il-of42 baskets. year." :;;'. •. •/'•' -.:•'•'''' play solid, half-court defense — no gim Jamie Poole and Jennifer Szymanski They really led us the last part of the "We' didnt shoot the ball well at Brian Williams led Wayne with 15 'season.;.;.; micks." (Troy); and Jillian Kehler (Grand all," Coach Dan Robinson said after points, 11 coming in the fourth quar The Tigers, who finished fifth in the Blanc).; the Patriots ended their season 9*12. ter as the Zebras expanded a 30-22 "They could have packed it in after tough Mega-Red Division, extended 13- The team is coached by John "But I attribute some of that to lead into the final margin. Junior we had three.tough losses. But they point halftime lead to 22 early in the Buchanan. Wayne's defense. Janiar Davis scored 11, Reddick kept at it. And we won a number of final quarter. "We played pretty good defense. Borkins scored, six and sophomore games.".; "Some of their better players got in Roller travel hockey , But a couple of trips down later in Shane Nowak four. But not the last one/ a luxury foul trouble and that hurt them," Fish the game weren't so good. The game was scoreless for nearly accorded just four teams in the state. er said of Glenn. "They're a talented Travel roller hockey tryouts for the • Wayne has some good athletes. See more basketball on C4. team and we were fortunate to play Skatin' Station 11» located on 8611 well enough to win it." Ronda Drive, Canton Township, will [ be at the following times/dates: • 10-and-under, 5-6;30 p.m. Tues day, March 17; : •16-ahd'Under, 5-6:30 p.m. Thurs-: Gender no barrier forrifl e champion day,Marchl9; • 14-and*uhder, 7:45 a.m,-9:15 a.m. Saturday, March 21. BYNEALZIPSER Juziuk shot a personal-best score of 385 in STAFF WRITER t The cost is $10 per person. the standing position which may have been Karyn Juziuk returned to the Xavier Uni the difference. Her total score was based on Also, adults interested in playing her total points in the prone (laying on stom travel, should call Dave at (734) 459- versity Saturday to see an exuberant campus. The Xavier (Ohio) student body was excited, ach with gun in a sling), standing and kneel .6401.'.'v anticipating a berth in the NCAA basketball ing positions. tournament, which was going to be announced "I didn't consider myself one of the favorites Travel baseball tryouts Sunday evening. because there were some shooters in the com •For more information regarding The student body didn't have to wait until petition who posted phenomenal scores at the 10-and-under travel baseball club tryV the end of the month, however, to discover sectionals," Bhe said. "But I wasn'^ nervous they already had a NCAA champion in their going in because I didn't have to defend a outs, call Bill at (313) 562-4667. high score. I think that contributed to the The; travel team will play a 45-50 midst; Juziuk, a 1996 graduate of Livonia win." game schedule including trips to Juziuk also became the third woman ever to Chicago and Cooperstown, N.Y. Churchill, became the school's first Smallbore Individual National Champion at the NCAA win the NCAA title which pits the women • The Michigan Lake-Area Rams Rifle Championships. The junior won the title against the men. She was also selected by the Sandy Koufax Travel Baseball Team Friday in the championships held at Murray coaches as the "Athlete of tho Championship." (age 14) are now scheduling tryouts. State University in Kentucky; "Gender is not an issue in this sport," Juz For information, call Gary Neino at Juziuk also captured AU-American honors iuk said. "Men are allowed to use extra equip (313)981-3845. in air rifle by placing sixth with a score of 386. ment on their rifles for better support, and "I came back to a lot of fanfare for the bas that add-on equipment was just made avail Women's golf league ketball team, but not too many people knew able to women last year. But I chose not to use any extra equipment, Skill won this title what happened at the shooting champi : A Livonia women's golf league onships," Juziuk said. "You might feel a little and not technology." • seeks new nembers for a nine-hole slighted that the basketball team gets all the The championship allows Juziuk to compete league Friday mornings beginning in attention, but all small sports have to go in tournaments overseas and in Europe which early May at Whispering Willows. through that." begin the stages toward an Olympic tryout. . All levels are welcome, but golfers Juziuk outperformed 47 other competitors Shooting is a major sport in Europe as Ger must be a Livonia resident or Livonia with a score of 1,169 points (out of a possible many dominates many of tho competitions. business owner. '• 1,200), beating out her two closest competitors "In Europe, unlike tho U.S., shooting is a Call Sally at 464-7272 or Bernie at by two points. She also finished a mere three spectator sport and it's somewhat like what Xavier factor: Livonia Churchill graduate Karyn Juz 425*1475 (by March 16) to reserve a points ahead of her cousin, Jacksonville (Ala.) football is over here," she said. "Europeans iuk was on target last weekend in the NCAA champi •pOt.'; State's Lucinda Roddy,. a' Livonia onships held at Murray State (Ky.j. 'mmmmmmmmktmmmmmmmmmmm Clarcnceville alumnus. -• - i~*~" •;"'.'• Please see JUZIUK, C6 ' i »«*. _Uu > *-* ** %-. m •*..- ^-: ^. *il4UH MtfM^A^tMMMMMMMMaa C2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 K , j r ers ffimiEiaEELiami •COH.INQ LIAOtRI; 1. Matt York H00MY14AAUCT1AM (Dearborn). 16 goals 20 aeslsts/38 BYBRADEMONS Turner said. "We didn't panic grinding style and that little let- JufUfl Y*ttlur*«, ST., WtHMti points; 2. John Saviekis {Dearborn), 13- $fATF WHITER • PREP HOCKEY (after Grant's goal), we just kept - down in the second period hurt ' UK* CstflrH; M*s O'KMf*, ST., Redtord 10/29; 3. Justin Rootnson (W.L. West * " •'•.'•'.'' Union. ern), 16-9/25; 4. Kevin Boone . . ., . , I" ; ,.; j ' . • , ', • working." us," said Hatley, a former Trojan ' ^.ivoriia Churchill's hockey } ^--:,^-:^1^:-. .,,:-.;•; goalie and alum. "We had trou •Vf»f»sn*iM»; Mttl Wysocfcl, Sf., (Northvllle). 13-12/25; 5. Qreg Job reason ended on a sad note, but For the game, the Trojans only Uvftois ChurchHI; Brsmton Msrtois, ST.. (Franklin), 12-12/24; 6. Ryan Sinks ton moved into Wednesday's .outshot the Chargers, 21--20. ble because of the stick-handling Churchill; Adam Stxton, Jr., Liv«ni» (Steveneon), 12-U/24; 7. Brent Hojinlckl not before giving Trenton a scare quarterfinal at the Ann Arbor in our zpne and we were making (Oeerttom), »-14/23; 8. Jefl Ung (Steverv iathe Class A regional final Sat Churchill, in fact, .had a 7-2 .Franklin; Joe Sucrwe.Jr., Livorta Stever)- Ice Cube at 22-3-2. advantage in the final period. a lot of soft passes. If we had eon; J J. Price, Jr., Retford Union; Justin eon), »13/22; S. Matt dram (Churchill). urday night at Kennedy Ice . (Ironically, in the second game Wem«oJr.,NorthvUi*. 7-15/22; 10. Darin Fawkae (Stevenson), - But Trenton made both shots continued to play like that, we »13/21; 11, Joel Haiilaay (Redtord Arena, falling 5-3 to the host of the season, Churchill lost 5-3 were going to get blown out. fowwtta: Mett Orenl, Sr., Churchill; Trojans in front of a standing- count. Kevin Boone, Sr., Nonhvtlle; Greg Job, Sr., Unkm), 144/20; 12. John May (Steven on Nov. 22 at Trenton.) , It was 1-1 after one period. "But to the credit of our team, Frankim; Joel HelWey. jr., Redford Union; son), 13-7/30; 13, Dan Nofrt« BY STEVE KOWALSKI a junior forward, lie's great, the Manion in the slot and buried period and I thought we'd be 24-3 record. This was the first STAFFWRITER , best in the league (Michigan REGIONAL the puck between the legs of stronger in the third but give time South has beaten CC in the t •••.•' Metro Hockey League), but we Marnon. them credit. They're a very quick state tournament in Bopp's six (Redford Catholic Central knew what we had to do " It came less than a minute team* years as coach. sfenior goaltender Rick Mamon They did just enough to beat care if I have to make all the after Marnon made consecutive The Shamrocks pulled Marnon "Every year we have CC, Rice - probably had Grosse Poihte the Shamrocks, 2-1, using a saves at the end or not. South stops on Manion and Braun from for an extra attacker in the final or Trenton (in the regionals) and South's Charlie Braun feeling short-handed gotd by Brauti in was ready to play. That's all it point-blank range. minute and generated three it's tough to move on," Bopp said. more like the cartoon character the third period to break a 1^1 was. Ill always miss the guys." South defenseman Dave Bil- face-offs in the Blue Devils' zone "We've beaten CC (in the regular ! • Charlie Brown during most of tie. ;•' - The Blue Devils broke brey made a key move leading to and a couple scoring chances. season) and done pretty well Saturday's Class A hockey Marnon's Bcoreless string with a South senior goalie J.C. Tib- against Rice but we've never (-" Marnon came into the game the goal, keeping the puck in at regional at Plymouth's Com^ red-hot', recording consecutive goal by Matt Moran, assisted by the point and knocking a CC bitts was up to the challenge, beaten Trenton. puware Arena. shutouts over Birmingham Adam Whitehead and Ben player on his behind in the same finishing with 18 Baves. 4 "We want another chance to t Remember how Lucy used to Brother Rice and sharing anoth Weaver, at 6:40 of the first peri motion. His coach, Bob Bopp, feels as beat them and if we do it would p^ck the ball up just.as Charlie er against Redford Union with od- "I think we were leaning blessed as St. John is with be the last game of the year." I rown was going to kick it? teammate Tom Monnier. The Shamrocks tied the score toward getting in the other zone, Marnon to have him. This was the final high school •': Mamon had the same effect on Marnon's finest save, perhaps, when David Moss picked up a neglected to take care of'respon- "Marnon may be the best in game for CC seniors Ian Devlin, , Braun and his Blue Devils' came in the third period when rebound off a shot by Keith Rowe sibilities in our zone and it cost the league - I know we're pretty Monnier, Greg Berger, John teammates, steering away 23 the score was 1-1 and he robbed and scored with 9:06 left in the us>" CC coach Gordie St. John happy with number 27 (J.C. Tib- Hunt, Dan Morrell, Jason Tardif, r shots, including several that South's Brad Balesky with a second period. Todd Bentley also said. "Marnon was outstanding, bitts)," South coach Bob Bopp Dave Turner, Jim Melton, Joe •m required spectacular moves, glove- save while the Blue Devils assisted on the goal. we just couldn't get another one said. "Both were very good Beaudoin, Tony Keshishian and j "^Ve knew his glove hand was enjoyed a 4-on-3 advantage. The Blue Devils scored the for him. today." Marnon. awesome and we'had to score in "It hurts," said Marnon. "I'd game-winner with 7:63 left when "I thought we had some Bopp advanced to the quarter "They'll be missed," St. John the five hole or low," said Braun, rather come out on top. I don't Braun took a pass from Pat momentum going in the second finals for the first time with a said. Sprint PCS''presents • < % i ' » »f COLiECE HOCKEY iff Championship FRIDAY, MARCH 20 SAT., MARCH 21 SEMIFINALS CHAMPIONSHIP Seed #1^ Seed #4 GAME SJOOPM 7:30 PM Dan O'Meara Seed #2 ^ Seed #3 You Cant Beat 8t30PM Kadrich OurLine-Up! •Joe Louis Arena These guys understand hometown sports. High school sports is what they do. And they do it well. Whatever the game-— Tickets Are $M^^ vh Vs football, basketball, hockey—they're there every week. |They And Are Available At The tjklpuisArena Box Office/ I- give you the whole story (not just highlights), backed by vivid I/ and All :^¾^^¾ Locations photography,—talk about teamwork! So when you want more than "maybe/maybe not" OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 848-645-6666 coverage, don't miss your hometown newspaper's Great Group Rates! CALL 313-965-3099 sports section I E %*V€rC|J m Office nr.H^ CKQWNC PLAZA' ®b$txvtt ,¾ Eccentric inniCMllllik Timr'S ONLY ONE NEWSPAPERS • •>. r ill J '.STATION Tune in! \ti\ miwiunw mm Don't forget to tune in the Msfcy Nlflit MfsS Sdwol •MkvtfcaN Scoreboard Show. This weekly \\l\US TIC Wi IS! program airs 'live' from 11:35 p.m. untfl mkJnlght every Friday Jhroughout the basketball season. < )•» WJft's Paul Chapman hosts this fart-paced half hour show of high school scores and highlights from around the metro area. He is joined every Friday night by our sports editors who report Kve on key local ( i i t ' • >! ) n 0imes of interest, i* Ihfrt tvtty frkhy «t 11:35 p.monWf* HO AMI • '.; • >.••.' M' >» < i'O /./.>• The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH .12,1998 QNTMNO HOCHIT UMUC OHL HOCKEY ' STAMOMtt .' (t*WM#» M*M* •) Jv^PPY jlW^^B^^^I . W L T Pte. •Ottawa 67s 39 17 9 87 Soo plays spoiler in 04ll«vilto Bull* 40 22 3 83 Livonia Churchill went ddWn Love, whose team bowed out at Kir*rt<>n front wiacs 35 26 4 74 swinging in the Class A dis VOLLEYBALL 38-11-4 overall. "We just could ;Qih*wa Generate 24'31 fl 56 trict girls volleyball tourna n't pass if our life depended on ment Saturday at Novh \i *'•-•..'«- VW/ AMJO ?»» mxm em ma ^mmmmm WED, MARCH 18 VS. PHUDELPHA 76ERS • 7:30 PM Mibofttfm«yfe»»M<#OlmcNtaf4 FRL, MARCH 20 VS. TORONTO RAPTORS • 8 $t«*) Iwf tampo*0IMM ) to N H 4#Q WED, MARCH 25 VS. SAN ANTONK) SPURS* IfcuMpdtVMMytelhtfM 4,000 bmwitef of Md) WED,APNL1 VS. CLEVELAND CAWJERS • 7:30 PM lm^fmmf^HHm^^^^^l^m^fr^ FM*,APML3 SATURDAY, MARCH 14 VS. BOSTON CELTICS • 8KM) PM ^J^i^* DETROIT VIPERS tarf/JKOuranpt* Jw HSmi gj£ VS. INDIANAPOLIS ICE @ 7:00PM FRL TTV H''. \£ - < ton vf • t* CWTWC^TOUMMMt^T OUMWA BYWEALZIPSKR -opportunity to play the defending Class relieved to see it over," said half," Larson said. "We just lost contain STAFF WRITER C state champs,* Southfield coach Scott • CLASS C DISTRICT Clarenceville coach Rick Larson, whose ment on him after halftime." It's been a rough Reason for the Livo Lawson said. team finished 6-16. "The attitudes were The Clarenceville coach speculated nia Clarenceville basketball team, as For the Eagles (7-15) to have a chance getting better, we were coming off a his team was mostly at fault for the against the Spartans, they will have to Clements. good team game against Allen Park third quarter woes. the Trojaiis have been set back by play Sophomore Bryant Curry poured in ers' quitting and various suspensions. play the way they did in the second half Inter-City Baptist and we've had good "The key was too much pressure on against Clarenceville. Southfield scored 16 points and grabbed nine boards for practices. The team came in here fired their part," Larson said. "We went from But for the first two quarters Wednes 59 points in the second half, committed the Eagles before leaving the game in day at the Class C districts at Redford the fourth quarter with a sprained left up to play." being the aggressor in the first half to Bishop Borgess, Clarenceville put its only three turnovers, shot 61 percent The Trojans appeared to be on their not being aggressive at all in the second from the floor (19 of 31) and hit 20 of 21 ankle. The 6-foot-3 center had x-rays way to Friday's championship taking a half. problems aside. Unfortunately, just as free throws (95 percent). taken after the game and is question t\* season has betfn up and down, so able for Friday's contest. 34-24 lead into halftime. "The team let up some and I didn't was the second half. '. Leading the Eagles was senior guard But the second half was a different expect them to." Ryan McAllister, who scored 21 of his Junior guard Rick Murphy paced story. The Eagles went on a 16-2 run to !The Trojans squandered a 10-point Clarenceville with 24 points, including The Eagles outscored Clarenceville halftime lead and left its defense in the career-high 29 points in the second half. end the quarter - a quarter Southfield 35-32 in the final quarter, and held off McAllister has been on a tear, as he four three-pointers. Senior forward lbckerroom, as Southfield Christian ral Justin Villanueva finished his career owned 24-5. the Trojans by hitting 18-of-19 free lied for an 83-71 victory. Bcored 20 points, including the winning McAllister scored 12 points, had four throws. basket in Monday's 65-64 victory over with 16 points, despite sitting on the The Eagles will play for the district bench most of the game in foul trouble. assists and four steals in the Eagles "We're only a 64 percent free throw Lutheran Westland. rally. title Friday against Borgess, a 79-54 Freshman forward Scott Wion and shooting team, but the guys concentrat winner over Detroit Benedictine. Tip-off Southfield also received 15 points "We tried to take away his good hand ed tonight and knocked them down," from Sam Wood, 12 from Matt Ford and freshman guard Corey McKendry added is set for 7 p.m. 12 and 11 points, respectively. and his penetration and we were able to Lawson said. nine off the bench from Matthew hold him to eight points in the first "We're excited about having the "It's been a tough year, but I'm not See district roundup above. YOUR HUSBAND MADE DINNER WeVc<*f 4fc«' Every weekday in March, Casino Windsor™ will give away one new 1998 Chevrolet • ;•' Cavalier, Entering the contest is easy with five ways to qualify for tickets: • Signup for a Players Prestige'" Club card. • Wm a Jackpot value of $200 or more and receive a ticket • Play one Of our slot machines, with your for each hundred dollars you win (up to 25 tickets?.' Players Prestige'" card inserted, to receive • No purchase necessary. Pick up an entry ticket, every a ticket every two hours, on the even hours. two hours on the even hours until 15 minutes past the • Play.one of our table games to receive a hour, at the Players Prestige'" Booth at Casino ticket every two hours, on the even hours. Windsor'" or at the Mardi Gras deck entrance of thd Northern Belle Casino™ Drop your ticket in one of the specialty marked drums each day before 7:30 p.m. and look for your ticket number on one of our prize boards, or call 1-800-901-4494. One grand prize ticket will be drawn at Casino Windsor™ each weekday at 8i00 p.m. Tickets will also be drawn for ••van ••parata'cash prlias, ranging 'i ii from $250 US to $1000 U.S." Join the fun, and you could drive away a winner! v> D S O R' Ftf Tn/,»r\i\ r-< IrHMll j, J.r.vn \n (. il h i,- . ,, , »,.r, M ;~l !*• I'l Wv'» cf % tr' 1 k fatftei^ ^jmmm^mmmmM The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 1 . • . j^a awmNAsm^A a > ! * 1 -f T;;' * X -.«*-» 1^,---^- -d»-i<- Par excellence: Young siblings Jenny, Chris lead their teams "'X'"' T"~ fmim ••- BY STEVE KOWALSM The car is a bit more cramped the grocery line. It would be Jenny said. "My mom even *r$^'^~ gTATP^WBrrai for Chris than the 6-1 Jenny. 24.99 and if I gave the cashier 30 played. I thought 'I could try this basketball thing.' But it's not •A "I just try to squeeze myself in dollars, she would say 5.01. We •jiW*. , Chris Young, a 6-foot-10 senior were amazed." me." center at Redford Catholic Cen there," Chris.said. "We tried to get an Escort but I couldn't fit." . Jenny is vice president of tral, attends most Livonia Lady- Ladywood's student council, a Hot commodities wood volleyball matches. Chris is *one o/the top senior A busy schedule member of the national honor i\ His sister, Jenny, stars aB an society and Students Against basketball players in the state The two are a joy for the par ***•-— outside hitter for the Blazers, ents to follow, although starring Drunk Driving as well as past and should be a strong Mr. Bas prompting a curious fan to in different sports during the president of the school chorus. ketball candidate, averaging 20 j«rfc approach their mother, Carol same season presents conflicts. Ladywood principal Sister points, 14 rebounds and seven 'n Young, recently. On those occasions when their Mary Ann Smith has been blocks per game. %?* •"Is he ai really devoted brother games are played at the same impressed with Jenny since her College recruiters started call • \ or does he have an interest in time, Carol Young goes to one first days as a freshman. ing between his sophomore and volleyball?" the woman asked. venue and husband Tom the "She's a natural leader, just junior years. The letters are 'The answer is yes -. to both other. has a knack," Smith said. "She's starting to trickle in for Jenny. questions. After verbally committing to Whoever is watching the Lady very responsible, just an all- aj- -•*«««**>'- Chris and Jenny, nearly two wood match hopes it's done in around great person. I keep U-M in the summer, the calls years apart in age, are as close typically-quick Blazer fashion - thinking she's a senior and she's still came for Chris and Jenny as siblings get. Chris would go to to allow enough time to get to not. I see Jenny able to be suc answered a good number of BTAJTPBffTOITTWlHAWUT - jenny's game* anyway, unless them. t! the second half of Chris' game. cessful in any career she sets her Tall order: Chris Young (left), asenior who plays for > he had a game or practice at the "A lot of times we're torn mind to. This past summer is when same time, but he does have between games," said Tom. "One "She's hard working, not word got out that Jenny was a Catholic Central, is headed to Michigan on a basket another interest: His girlfriend, goes to one, the other goes to the afraid to accept challenges. An college volleyball prospect. Col ball scholarship, while sister Jenny, a junior at Lady Katie Brogan, a senior setter for other." outgoing, people person. She has lege recruiters will try to use wood, is one of the area's top spikers. Ladywood. a way in helping other people be anything to their advantage. Along with being a standout in "One of them called up and Whenever a potential kill by volleyball, Jenny excels in the more confident in own abilities." "I know where they get that something he's never had. Jenny doesn't go down, he's classroom, carrying a 3.9 grade- Jenny learned to play volley said 'Hey, I heard you're a pretty "He always comes back, never, probably careful not to blame the good volleyball player. Well I from," said Tom, pointing at point average. She was in the ball at St. Edith, answering ath Carol. misses a moment to say hello/*' 8©tf academically talented program letic director Dennis Niemiec's know the volleyball coach so I'll said Debbie Malek, his fifth . It's one of the rare times Chris continued pleas to play. put in a good word for you,' " Jenny relaxes playing classical growing up in Livonia, attending music on the family's piano. grade teacher at St. Bdith. "He wouldn't be 100 percent behind Webster Elementary and Frost "He kept saying, 'You're so said Jenny, laughing. stands there, right to the door, his sister, tall, you should play,' " Jenny Here is something their future Chris relaxes listening to rap. Junior High. "The stuff Chris listens to on frame, and all the kids are They say their fights are limit •Chris, who attended both said. "I liked it so much I started college coaches will like to hear: oohing and ahhing. ed to the car they share, a 1996 finding other leagues to play in." Although both are easy going, the radio isn't quite classical Coolidge Elementary and St. piano," Jenny said. "He was a hard worker, a very Mazda. Chris usually gets first Edith Grade Schools in Livonia, She leaves basketball to her each takes losing hard. level headed kid with nice par* dibs in the morning because "They're so sullen after losing Chris Young might listen to ents." is more typical, carrying a 2.4 brother. games," Carol said. some bad rap, but a bad rep is Ladywood is on the way to CC GPA at CC and scoring 20 on the "I live in a Tbasketball house,' " from their home in Plymouth. ACT. ,/*,, *J«S* %„it*r.y '• •- 'W/,r, ^« 'U*ft SALTER , MART*™ MICROWAVES WASHERS DRYERS DISHWASHERS KitchrnAid BFRIGIDAIR! |£ • *- c. 9» «•»» A • d KitchcnAtd raMMI»MMi • oanEiaina • Uitt ll.'ii^id BATH and KITCHEN REMODELING •• — . • » icisp^wSi • Licensed Master Plumber • ~ te'sra^^tifei^ia • Ceramic Tile Installed V*ut>q«- .. -v> And pick owl your ™ & very own seat. lis Pick A Seat Saturday at Tiger • | Stadtum This Saturday. Match 1-lih Irom 10 00am 4 00pm. Tigers ticket sales representatives RCA Men Aeojo system will be Ihere Ic hein you 3 Disc CD Player pick en) your ve'y own Tiqm Season • Dual Cassette Ticket spat And don t lorqel qeltmq GETS" Stereo TV your Tiq«»is Season Tickets now Remote Control witnnofnoio fluarmtens you priority seatmq pfis! fffVfiMlD In the new haitpark So don 1 nuss it .^** #25*31518 Call Inday In schedule your appointment I HOME THEATRE m m VCR 4-HEAD VCR RECEIVERS mE™ mm HITACHIBTOSHIBA I1G A Lower Oiillield Upper ^sESHarrnyn mmm 98 Plans Reserved Box Reserved snsnmnnm Bmsa 21 Gams $315 ® ;RCA •Complete with Kenwood Stereo 4 Head t5_speakers Receiver B #RR9910 Prices Starting At WFJ Stereo VCR #103AR Prices Starting At 'What You're Looking For In An Appliance Store' Waitw'A. Save At All 4 Walter's Locations HOME APPLIANCES •wwups; Brighton: 8180 West Grand River 1/4 Mile north of I*96 ....„ 229-5000 Detroit Tigers, Inc Canton: 39915 Michigan Avenue 1/4 Mile east at I-275 .... 721-9600 2121 Trumbull Ave. Dearborn: 21747 Michigan Avenue 1 Mile west of Southlield 563-1900 Detroit, Ml 48216 • WfmMMWCAIi Uvonla: 34224 Plymouth 1/2 Mile west of FarnitaQton Rd. 427-7310 Wit 2096-96 We want a hit it www.tf4troltti94ft.com, 4 » I A m ^wi^^»rw»^« C6(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 r runner-up frompageCl are trained at ah early age to her younger brother, Karl, a respect for the equipment. You Second place in the Catholic . Sosnowskij Connolly, Baran shoot and that doesn't happen as , promising shooter at Tennessee learn the power a rifle fcas and . League Swim Meet Sunday at • BOYS SWIMMING and Meekins have qualified in much over here." Tech. •• you learn to keep it in control, Royal Oak Dondero was some the 200 medley relay (1:42.66) Juziuk, who shot archery at Juziuk chose Xavier because it ; "It's a good sport because if a a '•"'••'''.'"'" ';.;.• """-,•.;•. ••["'. '''.':.•; :'.,;• the age of five, began Ker rifle was'one of the few universities lifelong sport; you can shoot at thing Bedford Catholic Central fight. Sixth, seventh, eighth, and Baran, Markou, Meekins coach Danny Knipper expected arid Sosnowski have qualified shooting at age iO. Her mother, that had a cbmpetitiv^rifle team any. age. It's also a sport 'where . ninth and 10th .- it's all going- Elizabeth, returned to shooting while offering a respected biolo gender .doesn't matter and it's a from his swimmers. to be a race for the money. I in the 400 freestyle relay (3:20.71). ;; after an absence arid soon began gy program. , ^ ;. sport that;stresses the mental Birmingham Brother Rice, look for us to stay as close as 1 - The Shamrocks finished taking her to the Livonia Junior Juziuk has enjoyed a great aspect. ->".' y -1.1 the four-time defending Class.; possible to ninth or better."/' . 1 A state champion, finished their dual meet season, with a Rifle Club. ; ; career at Xavier, as she earned "I come out of competition feel? first,-, more than 100 points Qualifying for the state meet 6*4-1 record and* Was clearly Juziuk increased her training first team AH-American honors ing fine physically, even though ahead of the second-place'' as individuals are seniors Nick the se.cbnd-beat team in the as she entered her teens and her in air rifle in 1996 and 1997. She my back hurts every now and Shamrocks. Sosnowski, Matt Baran and Catholic League, Knipper said.' mother became her coach. Still, also /competed in jthe 1996 then. But I'm mentally exhaust Paul Connolly. Sosriowski has "They placed everywhere," Rice.was far and away better her shooting prowess was virtu Olympic Trials in Atlanta (sev ed when a competition is done, qualified in three events, but ally unknown during her days at enth-place finish). It's three hours of focussing on Knipper said. than the competition at the; will swim in only the 200 yard ; Catholic League Meet and Churchill. I FOT those unfamiliar with goal. You have to learn ,to focus Asfor the upcoming state individual medley and 100/ meet, to be'held Friday and here's the scary part: "Last "Churchill has good hockey shooting, air rifle uses air pres your mind." -.•• backstroke. His best time in - year they were better," Knip and soccer programs and I didn't sure to propel pellets while After Juziuk completes her Saturday at Eastern Michigan the 200 IM is 2:01.67 and his University's Jones Natatorium/.; per said. play any varsity sports, so only smallbore utilizes a 22 caliber career at Xavier, the Observer- best time in the 100 backstroke my friends knew about my shoot rifle that uses gun powder to land area will still be well repre Knipper, said the Shamrocks' is65.9i; " :'.-:-'';.':'''.^ Here are the best CC finish performance is mpre. unpre'* es;' '••'." •. -'.•••• ing —7 and they thought it was propel bullets. sented. ; : Baran has qualified in the dictable. - ' '• -\'''-..v; 200 medley ralay: (Sosnowski, Con cool," Juziuk said. "It's a safe sport," Juziuk said. Shari Jedinak, a 1997 gradu ; 100 butterfly (55.00) and Con* She also was able to get some ate of Westland John Glenn, is '-'':,;K^pper'expect'^ice'io win nolly, Baran, Meekins), third place, "Before you learn to shoot, you nolly the 100 breaststroke 1:42.66; 200 fr»«*tyte: Baran, second, good competition going at. the considered one of the team's for an unprecedented fifth learn safety. And then after (1:02.84). 1:30^11, Meekins, ttilrd, 1:50.95: .80 club with her cousin, mother and learning to shoot, you gain a most promising shooters. T straight year with Ann Arbor A junior, Ryan Meekins, is . freestyle; Dennis Segrue, fourth, 23.47, Pioneer probably headed for also a double qualifier. He will John LaRuffa, sixth, 24.18; diving: Greg second place. Knipper feels the Brazfunas, fourth, 301.70 points (varsity swim the 200 freestyle (148.97) school record), Mike Maltls, eighth, order of teams after that is up and the 100 freestyle (49.25). SPORTS ROUNDUP for grabs, although it's unlikely 254.45 points; 100 butterfly: Baran, THE WEEK AHEAD Sosnowski placed ninth in first, 55.00, Matt Tobkln, sixth, 57.94; the Shamrocks will finish in day, March 17, 8t Almont vs. Bath region the 200 IM and 10th in the 100 100 freestyle: Meekins, first, 49.82, UVONIA Y ST. PATRICK'S RACES GIRLS VOLLEYBALL the top five. REGIONAL TOURNAMEKT DRAWS al champion.) backstroke la^t year. Connolly Markou, sixth, 51,55; 500 freestyle: Registration for the Livonia "I think Rice is going to win Matt Miller, sixth, 5:13.03; 200 YMCA St. Patrick's 1-, 3- and 5- was ninth inythe 100 breast- freestyle relay: (Segrue, LaRuffa', Erik it, Pioneer will finish second, mile fun runs will be from 7:30- ' CIAS* A CLASS D stroke. Ruselowskl, Chris LaFond). second at WATERFORD OUR LADY will give Rice a little bit of a 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Y, at PLYMOUTH SALEM run but I don't think they're "I look for personal best place, 1:36.37; 100 backstroke: Sos (Saturday, March 14) (Saturday, March 14) times but of every one of them nowski, second, 56,48; 100 brealt- 14255 Stark Road, Livonia. going to take it from them," stroke: Paul Connolly, first, 1:02.84; Knipper said. "Third, fourth and feel each one should place Race times are 8:30 a.m. (3- Semifinal*: Plymouth Salem vs. Farnv S*mtflnal»: Redford St. Agatha vs. Tay (among the top 12)," Knipper 400 freestyle relay: (Baran, Markou, arid fifth is going to be a big Meekins, Sosnowski). third, 3:20.71. mile), 9:15 a.m. (5-mile) and 9:30 ington Hills Mercy. 10 a.m.; Livonia Lady- lor Light & life Christian, 10 a.m.; Water- said. a.m. (1-mile). wood vs. Ferndate, 11:15 a.m. ford Our Lady of the Lakes vs. Ottawa For more information, call Champfonahlp final: 12:30, p.m. (Winner Lake-Whrteford, 11:30 ti.m. (734) 261-2161, Ext. 314. advances to the state quarterfinals 7:30 Champlonahlp final: 1 P.m. (Winner Wayne tankers finish 4th in Mega-White p.m. Tuesday, March 17. at Ann Arbor advances to the state quarterfinals Tues DOYLE BASEBAU.CUNIC Huron vs. Temperance Bedford regional day. March 17, at Ann Arbor Huron vs. champion.) Potterville regional champion.) The Mega-White boys swim fourth (2:02.06). Garden City's Chris Totten South Farmington Baseball, Inc., is sponsoring the Doyle meet«canife down to the wire; The Zebra8'200 medley relay set a meet record in diving (no CLASS B ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE 7 Baseball Clinic for boys ages 7- Saturday' with Southgate team of Maguire, Smoes, Web- total available). at CARLETON-AIRPORT Friday, March 13 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur Anderson edging.Trenton in ber and Josh Cecil gained The Cougars' Josh Morgan (Friday, March 13) Whalers 8t London Knights, 7:30 p.m. the team standings, 232-227. fourth 1:40.54). Matties added added a second in the 100 but day, April 4; and noon to 5 p.m., . The rest of the field included a fourth in the 100 backstroke terfly (59.57), while Ryan Wet Sunday, April 5, at Farmington Semifinal*!'RedforcS Thurston vs. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL Dearborn Edsel Ford, third (1:40.54). ter took a third in the 100 High School* 32000 Shiawasse. Rivervlew, 5 p.m.; Carleton-Alrport vs. Saturday, March 14 place, 180; Wayne Memorial, Fifth place finishers for the freestyle (53.16). GC's 400 The cost is $70 per person Tecumseh. 6:30 p.m. Madonna at Walsh (2), 1 p.m. fourth, 175; Garden City, fifth,' Zebras included Matties, 200 freestyle relay finished third in (before March 27) and $80 (after Championship final: 8 p.m. (Winner Sunday, March IS 160; host Taylor Truman, individual medley (2:17.99); 3:44,45. March 27). advances to the stste Quarterfinals Tues Madonna at Union, 12:30 p.m. sixth, -133; Wyandotte Roo Participants will receive day, March 17, at Parma-Western vs. Saturday, March 21 Chiasson, 100 butterfly RU-s top individual was Fowlerville regional champion.) Madonna at Trl-State (2). 1 p.m. sevelt, seventh, 129; arid Red^ (1:04.44); Webber, 100 breast- Brian Jankowski, who took a instruction in hitting, fielding ford Union, eighth, 103. Tuesday, March 24 stroke (1:09.06), •',•• third in the 200 IM (2:15.88) and throwing during the two-day CLASS C Madonna at Saginaw Valley, 2 p.m. Wayne's 200-yard medley The foursome of Matties, and a fifth in the 600 freestyle session. at NEW HAVEN Wednesday, March 28 relay team of Curtis Matties, Cecil, Chiasson and Maguire (5:35.75). Doyle Baseball is in its 19th (Friday, March 13) Madonna at Aquinas (2), 1 p.m. Justin Smoes, Adam Chiasson added a fifth in the 400 RlTs diving tandem of Dave year of operation with schools in and Sonny Webber finished freestyle relay (3:50.56). Sutton and Mark Maretto fin Orlando, Fla. and Phoenix/Ariz., Semifinal*: Redford Bishop Borgess vs. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL second in 1:50.59. Chiasson was sixth in the ished fourth and fifth, respec along with satellite schools Harper Woods Bishop Gallagher, 5 p.m.; Wednesday, March 25 Sam Raub added a third in 100 backstroke (1:04.64) and tively, throughout the U.S. and Cana Almont vs. Soothfield Christian, 6:30 p.m. Madonna at Spring Arbor (2). 3 p.m. the 200 freestyle (2:01.9), while Smoes sixth in the 100 breast- Sutton was also fourth in the da. Championship final: 8 p.m. (Winner Saturday, March 28 Tri-State at Madonna (2), 1 p.m. teammate Ian Maguire was stroke (1:10.83). 100 butterfly (1:04.46). For more information, call Bob advances to the state quarterfinals Toes- Houchins at (248) 474-1479. THE LATEST IN t*?tal9ym1000 GUTHYRENKER GUTHY RJEtiKErl Total body workout, uses you r own body weight to POWER TRAIN ELLIPTICAL provide resistance • lal pulls, squats, crunches, arm 3 adjustable Incline levels, forward and ' .. ; pulls and leg curls, fo'ds for storage. FITNESS .M .-awi s^^^^^^ %£>} •v-^p^^- reverse motion, 8'reslstance levels, folds and rolls for easy storage. .^ym^^ ipAm;,v^ Mill SIM PREPARE YOURSELF. PRO-FI ziMm PRO-FORM OrlQ. 799.99,--, 9735 HOME GYM CROSSWALK SIGHT LINE m Features split bench press, leg GTX TREADMILL extension and curt, leg press Cushion Base™ joint TREADMILL 785 TREADMILL^ Folds out from wall, 5 window LEO display, - and developer, high/low pulley, protection system, butterfly, rowing, ab developer, : 20V50/walking belt, . power incline, 4 pre-set workouts, cushioned deck, power cushioned deck, 210 lb. dual weight stack. 11/4 mile racetrack incline, motivational 20V60" walking display, 18V50' electronics, built-in belt, hand pulse walking belt, power pulse sensor, 2.5 HP, 2.5 HP DC motor, j inane, 2.5 HP, 0-10 MPH, 0-10 MPH. 0-10 MPH •J5? rack and arm/rowing machine, Whnolot decline leature, includes Olympic sieev* adapter. Orig 199.99 inn «»ti Hoairom POLAR HEARTMINDER LEVERAGE BENCH MAG BIKE HEALTHWALKER Over 20 muscle building exercises, HEART MONITOR WATCH Single window unique pivotal bench, includes PLUS ' arindwaHchai" electronics with Features 5 window : adjustable magnetic' electronics, adjustable/ •murmlOQ resistance, dual T tension controls, im^mm position handlebars.' dual action, 99% I00Y FAT assembled, steel MONITOR/SCALE frame, folds for storage. Measures weight and Vtamafitrr -:-i "ReH** body fat simultaneously, stores up to 4 sets of iwfSJL, rsonaj data. 8 GREAT LOCATIONS! THE i SHH took 4 FSft ^^ |RJ \< H^ mkm r~ ™ •'i r " ^* . » .;#• ,'.'. •. ~~. -'"?. / ^^^^^^^^^p^T^T^^^^^J^r^^^^^r^?^?^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^*^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Page 1, Section E Kf*lv Wvf.onik f rtiffir 714 <>r>* 210B on the wi'h hitf} • •ntric com Thur^l.iv M.irrh 1? 1008 v ism: •&*] ^*«K9iftM myT^.j''i»aw-<«i:^^ SET (££_ :iy.hmMWh~. >*-" CatebratkHW of trtah Muste Champion • A*UMtorn**. Art**'* PayMM*•*-A p.m. Tuaeday. March 17, at The Hellenic Cum**)Can dancer: ter, 30375 Joy Road, («Mt of Newburgh Road) Weatlend. Admrwioo $8 at the door, c hHdren fraa, call (313) 537-348* tor Information. . Paul • ' 5. r MUSI ANCE STORIES BY KEELY WYQONIK musician and a family man, were no other musical influences. but continues to play the music music and dance. It's important to. Mick Gavin wanted to pre We didn't have TV, just one radio, he loves performing at parties, continue the culture. A sent the music • of: his and kids weren't allowed to touch pubs: and even the Ark in Ann "There are no immigrants," she' beloved Ireland in a place wnere Arbor. His son Michael will also Henry Ford Museum on Oak- ar •^n.^Oi-v'-K^-'-'^'V said, "in order for the culture to « families could enjoy it together on be performing at the Festival on continue it has got to be taught. wood, just west oftheSouthfield "When Gavinmoved to the Unit St. Patrick's Day, ed States no one was playing tra St, Patrick's Day. • If s very important." Freeway, in Dedrborn^celebrates Most of the celebrations are "Last Saturday I spent three . Her son John, 32, and daughter Family Fun Month with hands- ditional Irish music - jigs, reels, 'held in pubs, and Gavin who lives set dances and slow airs. "Every hours teaching a young man the Liz, 21, teach dancing also. on activities and entertaining in Bedford, had something else in : Tom, Dick and Harry was singing Irish fiddlestyle;"h e said. "I do it "There's no generation gap" said programs,9dm. to5p.m. mind. -;.' pub songs," he said. "Now there for he love of the music. I don't Heinzman. "We have children and Included with museum admis In 13 years, the Irish Music are hundreds of people playing \ charge, but I'm compensated in grandchildren. There are a whole sion, $12.50 adults, seniors Song 9c Dance Fest he helped old-tune music* ' other ways- in iny heart." ['.. bunch who are not Irish, but love $11.50, children 5-12, $7.50, organise has outgrown two loca Gavin is self-employed - Mick Like Gavin, Kitty Heinzman. the music and tradition, and some (313)2*71-1620; ^ x. tions. About 300 people came to Gavin Floors and Remodeling - raised her children with Irish who missed out, because they did the first one at Bonnie Brook n't grow up in an Irish communi- Banquet and Conference Center. •W--::\-'V. •••'•y'-'r''^': Last year's event at The Hellenic Heinzman began teaching Irish Cultural Center drew over 1,200. dance in 1976. On Fridays she "It's an annual thing now. We teaches a Ceili - folk dance class couldn't stop it if we tried, a lot of at the Gaelic League in Detroit. people would be mad if we did," "It's very casual," she said. said Gavin., "We get a lot of fami stops at "They're neat people, welcoming, lies. It's music to-celebrate the ^wehavefun"' • day.*' ;'- She's participated in the feati- As the years go by, the festival Be prepared to sing your over the years by the sort of •ft*, jj -*U«>» rjieTart' out when the .Clancy subconscious ofthe; people,* yAl 'with Gayin sinca it started^. gets eaaier tff wga-tiize, but Gavin "The dancers really enjoy it* she and crew are still learning and Brothers come to the Magic; said Clancy. "Time does a great Bag on Saturday, March 21. editing job. People stop singing said. "There's all types of great; trying to improve it. Irish music and dance. Ifs a feati-, "This year we'll have better They'll thank you for it. the bad ones and we're left Viola (Ivdna Grdhovoc of Bloom- "It's a lovely feeling when with the good ones." val; arid alot of fun," field Hills), and Sebastian seating with tables," he said. Food will also be available for purchase you hear the whole house Clancy's not so confident At ili Paul Cusack of Ply (Dusan Dean Chehuala) in including corned beef and cab singing,".said Paddy Clancy. today's songwriters will sur mouth, All-Ireland. Champion "TwelfthNight*2 p.m. at Wayne bage dinners, Scottish meat pies, "There's a sense of involve vive the test of time. "People Dancer, is doing his part to keep State University's Bonstelle The-, Irish soda bread, and hot dogs. A ment. It's a great feeling for us, are writing Tin Pan Alley the rich traditions of Ireland atre,3424Woodward, Detroit. cash bar, Guineas on tap, coffee that's the enjoyment" songs to make money" he. said. Tickets $8 to $10, (313) 577- - and other beverages will be sold Since 1968, the Clancy "There's a big difference "I started dancing when I was 2960. as well. . Brothers have been entertain between that and writing five," said Cusack. fl love to com More than 60 musicians and ing audiences with their songs you feel. 'Finnegan's pete in contests. My two older sis dancers from the United States, music. They have over 60 Wake' was written aa a music ters were also involved in dance, Canada and Ireland, will be per albums to their credit.: buttheyquit* forming including Gavin, Glen "Folk music has been edited Please see CLANCY, £2 Cusack loves dance, and the garry Road, Ed McGlinchey, John travel that goes with competing; Sands, Dawn MoskoVich, Terence in dance contests. He has friends McKinney, and Paul Cusak, All- all over the country. When he Ireland Champion Dancer, the used to tell his friends about Kitty Heinzman Ceili Dancers, dance, they dismissed it as just and dancers from the O'Hare folk dance. "Riverdance" changed School of Irish Dance. that- v-\'S.---';^ "Ifs a huge cross section," said • "Now they think it's pretty Gavin. "From Celtic pipes, Scot cool," said Cusack. "It's become tish to Irish, ballads and fiddle popular worldwide* music." A junior.at Catholic Central Hot Tlx: *J5/i>w-TheCon With "Riverdance" has come a High School, Cusack dreams of cert* 8 p.m. Friday, March renewed appreciation for all joining the cast of "Riverdance" 13 df The Palace of Auburn things Irish, and not just on St. when he graduates, arid plans, of Hills, 2 Championship Dr., Patrick's Day. "People are becom course, to go to college, too. features a 16-piece orchestra ing much more aware of what it's "Irish dancing will always be a and the King's original tour all about," said Gavin who has part of my life," he said. He's look cast performing live on been playing fiddle and accordion ing forward to the festival; "The stage with Elvis singing since he was 10. "There was audience is really great. There's always music in our house, it's Family folk group: The Clancy Brothers, Paddy Clan Irish music, dance and food. It's a lead vocal via the magic of really part of my soul. Growing cy, Bobby Clancy, Eddie Dillon and Finnbar Clancy. chance tb see what Irish culture video. Tickets $25 and up in County Clare, Ireland, there is all about" $17.50 reserved, call (248) 645-6666 or (248) 3770100 for information. !_ ass vnmtnu^^fsfftinn' *"••-*• yn*"1 *w »»w*MBB«eMP«wiBe rtf-ir't-^-'aiS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TK» ASOth Leaders master artoftiiec^ aftna '•i LMM ANN CHOMP* every day, the trapeze and the animals "Then you understand where the money an and the clowns. My children used to look goes and you want to see that that tradi forward to it and now my grandchildren tion goes on. So many traditions go by aT""a***aj eja^ai napp BBfe^Haafj Taj •t* • l/!. I 12* The Observer & Kccenfric/THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 ;U<.*r: k *.»;,•:£-<: ;.;-•• : \mmMi m^M/iMiMi^^^M i Dreamgirls' comes up short on glitter ''Dreamgirls'' continues at the Pacing was also a problem for Wagner. Costumes by Theoni V. of the price they pay, but in 'Detroit Opera House, 1525 the orchestra, which often lagged Aldredge are authentic 1960/ between, there's a lot of great Broadway, downtown Detroit, behind performers on stage by a 1970s. Lighting is by Tharon music and dancing. Fame through Sunday, March 22. Per- measure or two. Not only did the Musser, changes all of the characters fcfrtnances 8 p.m. Tuesday Satur music drag, but it was some B.J. Crosby, Tonya Dixon and requiring them to be good enter day, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, matinees times too loud and brassy, not at La Tanya. Hail are believable as tainers, and good actors. Every- 2 p,m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets all what Motown* is supposed to the "Dreamettes" Effie Melody one.in the cast meets this chal $24449, on sale at all Ticketmas< be. •. •• White, Lorrell Robinson and lenge, but there are some stand' teg*outlet8, the Fisher theatre • That's not to say there's not a Deena Jones, singers from Chica outs, v : -'.: ''-,- ''':'•• ;"';';':-' dad the Opera House box office. lot to like about. "Dreamgirls," go determined to win a talent La Tanya Hall evolves from" To .charge by phone, call (248) which received a standing ova contest at The Apollo Theatre. the school teacher her mother 645.-6666, tion opening night.. They lose but win a.contract to, wants:her to be, to glamorous BY KKELY WYGONIK With music by Henry Krieger, tour as backup singers with the superstar. It's hard not to think STATF WRITER book and lyrics by Tom Eyen, soulful James "Jimmy" Thunder J of Diana Ross and the Supremes The March 3 opening night "Dreamgirls" opened on Broadf Early (Kevin-Anthony), Effie's performance of "Dreamgirls* was. when Hall sings "Hard to Say way' in 198IVpeaking history brother C.C. White (Gary E.Vin Goodbye,'My Love." The similar-. aibt like,show biz - lots of Ups • with its Motown sounds and sim cent) writes a hit song for James, and downs. : ities between, that scene, and ple set design relying qn cos arid with guidance from manager Ross' "Never Can Say Goodbye" -':'•.'•"-."/ -CAIOLEOSKM 'Overall entertaining, there are tumes to define time period. Curtis Taylor Jr, (Brian Rvaret, are' striking. \ •- Posed for stardom: Kimberfy Jujiian (left to right), la some wrinkles that need ironing Four metal toWers,. moved about Chandler) the girls are on their' J. -Crosby, steals the show more out before this Tony, Grammy / the stage for various scenes, sug way to making "Dreams" come Tanya Hail, and than once as Effie, Even though u n Award-winning musical, based gest everything-froih backstage ; true.'; •••/'•/_ :¾ •.',:'.//•• V\ ' //•: *•',''-// shVs upstaged by the others, national tour of Dredmgirl8. on MotowfVs Supremes, returns to recording"'studio. There' is no "You could be a star, but pushed from lead to back-up toBroadway. other scenery, just colored back youVe got"'to trust trie* says Cur singer/and eventually fired, she's Xjne fumbles in the first act drops, and a few pieces of furriir tis, and the girls do. He makes "Fake Your. Way to the Top," and ly in.Binhingham during the run truly the star of this show. Effie Of the show, appears as Frank, cjtt'be excused to opening night ture. ;- ""-.,.""'; •'•••" the American dream come1 true is funny, she .wins our sympathy, Kevin-Anthdny shows he's a ji$eTs, but riot slow pacing. Inap Tony Stevens, director and for the Dreamettes, whom he great performer arid actor as he the press agent. Although it's not and her strong voice, commands a major part, Frarik plays a piv propriate giggles near the end of choreographer,' recreates the renames *The. Dreamsj" and attention, especially "And I Am changes from superstar to has- A«t 2, and quick glances at original staging by the late Jimmy, tob, taking.R&B to the been. -- otal role in getting "The Dreams" Telling You I'm.Not Going." press they need. Goodman is watches, were signs of an audi - Michael Bennett of "A Chorus ; pop charts, breaking racial barri Jimmy's got to have soul, and e$ce anxious to leave the "girls" Line" fame, and reunites the ers in the process, v Michaei Goddard, who is stay believable as Frank, and plays a there isn't any in the 1970s, Cur solid'supporting role. fdr "Dreamland" v team of scenic designer Robin Heartbreak and pain,are part tis cut's hirh loose, You can't ing with his sister and her fami By FRANK PROVKNZANO silenced.; organizational structure.has member board and one full-time its current format to a classical : ': What: Detroit Classical Radio SttfFWWtBt ,/. But former WQRS listeners been put in place to. eventually employee, longtime on-air talent music format. :'.' ';'•'. haven't stoppedhoping for a operate a full-time classical Wallace, In essence, Detroit Classical Corp.---//., ^Every Friday, former WQRSr; : ; PwpoM: To establish a full-time revival.; •'; ,.'.;-/-•'• •" 7-'- •:. music Station. "Nine out of ten who call are Radio Corp. would pay a leasing PM host Dick Wallace Would classlcai rmisic fofmat (n the metro play Dvorak's "Carnival Over And now, there are signs that Board members' estimates people volunteering, from stuff fee to the station's Owner, arid it might be tiriie to strike up the range from three months to one ing envelopes to offering legal handle the day-to-day opera Detroit radio market. ture." It was a popular weekly Projection: Three months to one rfte of passage to kick off the band, revive the orchestra and •year before a new classical music services " said Wallace, who also tions, from programming to pro recall those virtuosos in waiting. format will debut in metro hosts a pops music program on motions. year before a new classical music weekend for the station's classi station debuts. cal music listeners. - 'r Setting the dial, however, will Detroit. ''••'. ••"-.?' ':' WYUR-AM (1310) 6:30 p.m. The lease-man agement agree For Information: Call Dick Wat- •After an unceremonious and have to wait, v; .. ;. , Currently, four stations have Sundays. . ment isn't an unproved arrange: controversial change in format in With the formation of the entered into tentative talks with Basically, the Detroit Classical ment in the local market. Cur lace, (313) 965-8600 or Maria Mar- November, however, that kind of Detroit Classical Radio Corp. in the Detroit Classical Radio Radio Corp.'s idea is to convince rently, WYUR leases the 1310 cantonlo, (248) 348-9735. on-air conviviality has been mid February, the legal and Corp., a non-profit with a three- a current radio station to switch AM frequency from WNIC, which formerly operated a Motown Other stations, such as WDET- Gold format in ita place. FM (101.1), WDTR (90.9) and There is no full-time classical WUOM-FM (9.1.7) broadcast' music station based in metro classical music programs. Detroit. Windsor's CBC-FM THE WEEKEND KITCHEN CABINET (89.9) is the only classical format Detroit Classical Radio Corp. in the market. and its supporters are. optimistic. PUBLIC MARKET CLOSE OUT! » • WKGERS&CEU PHONES •MOVIES •VIDEOGAMES We Have Just Purchased 68 Trailer Loads of • 14K GOLD & SILVER • HOUSEWARES . • BEANIE BABIES . from page & .» STEREOS-SPEAKERS • PETS & PET SUPPLIES • MEMORABILIA Kitchen Cabinets from a Major Manufacturer.... •LICENSED SPORTSWEAR • COLOGNE • FIGURINES '• • FURNITURE • COLLECTIBLES '. • •GUITARS THIS CABINET IS A TRUE CLQSEOOTft PRICED TO SELL! •CANDIES* FUDGE • MENS.WOMENS • WESTERN BOOTS '. . A* ''•'•'.'•: .- •. •COMPUTERS ft CHIDRENS CLOTHING •CUTLERY •NASCAR . • ANO MUCH. MOREI hall song, but it became a great It's still going/' -,,- L»ART8 4CWAfTS THIS AND ballad. James Joyce saw a whole Clancy retired and lives on a circle of life in it." ."., farm in Ireland near the place he MORE 75% OFF Clancy came to the United grew up. "I love living in Ire «B.^T'' •• rv. : AT THE M: CAB'NE!>ARt PRICLD /States with his brother Tom, an land/* he said. "It's a place I •• LOXER THAN THE actor. "He did a play in Green knew as a child. Near ray grand "W' c * WEEKEND VANLH-ACTURtRS uST PRICE' wich Village, and it was a flop. mothers. I can Walkj fish." ALL NEW ALL Of THIS AND ALL THE CABINETS ARE FIRST We had to pay the rent, so we Joining Paddy, Bobby Clancy MERCHANDISE PUBLIC QUALITY WITH A BEAUTIFUL OAK gave folk music concerts at mid ATCLOSEOUT MUCH, MUCH MORE and Eddie Dillon on tour is FINISH, RAISED PANELS AND night.' At midnight Greenwich PRICES FMMtV, «A7U«0*y * SUNDAY MARKET Pinnbar Clancy, Bobby's son. SOUO WOOD DOORS & FRAMES Village was alive, Pete Seager "He keeps the rest of us on our would perform. That was before toes," said Clancy. "He's a very he was anybody, Half of the* Thl* W—kirnl fn Our Show An§ talented lad, and has formal TW» W—k*ndln Our Show An* money we collected went for the music training, which none of rent, the rest we divided equal- the rest of us had." W* • •. • • • •"''''"••:: :.:-v;; Their tour, which began Thurs COMPUTER AND MARKET ANTIQUE AND Tom said he'd give it a year,, day, March 5, in Pittsburgh ends HOURS and give up acting if the singing at the Magic Bag! TECHNOLOGY SHOW COLLECTIBLE SHOW went well. At the end of that . *l can pick up some money and FRIDAY 12-9 year, they gave it another year. help educate my grandchildren," 1 said to Tom^ 'This thing he said when asked why he'd MARCH 13-14-15 SATURDAY 10-9 MARCH 13-14-15 could go on indefinitely. I can see want to leave his farm in Ireland f Rl ".P-9- SAI 10-7 • SUN 10-6 SUNDAY 10-6 f HI !<'')• SAT 10 V • SUN 10-6 us as old men in 1972^ to tour. "It*a worthwhile doing. I . As tho new millennium would have loved to have gone to approaches, Clancy looks back college, hut I was never able." SAVE 20% OVER 100 YESTERDAYS TREASURES, and.thiiik'a about all the fun . •;! Then there are the fans. TO IO*/t things. "We were very lucky," he A whole new generation is TABLES ONNIW ANTIQUES, SELECT ftllSCO SHOW said, "I was asked to do a record, enjoying his1 music. "People will ADMISSION PNOOUCTS COLLECTIBLES, NOSTALGIA and decided to start, my own say, "Learned your songs because io TJ- * Si' iTJILDERS FEATURING HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITS...PLUS: STEVE TERRY GARY 1 ft v/WLA S BAKER ROLLER HovtofPBS "Amtrka's ThM Old HOUM" Matter G»rtkn*x" "Vktory OMEfir' (Trt. I Sit.) ftw*«"Hie«t HVAiri'HlNG FOR YOUR HOME AND GARDEN • 0««*t nowtf Shew • tool. SfM t RccrMtton thow • HGTVi -Pto-JtW M »*«-«. (... » . , .yMWDottl^nUl -FkmwC^MkHTswttoM . A dfcpb, «rf ^ W,«Kt3E, StoFZ tJJZ^ mi tnatmCWM woiwti• Urtbra«kJ«t« of WXmoWiiaHmtt^ ^TS^mmmta**y^^* Adnlnlont Aduhi • $6.50 Seolon - $450; 6*12 - $4.00; Children under 6 admitted FREE; DtttWt A'Doom far two adttks tad Kcomptnytnt children ralUM* *t tttnm )*ck •T' bum»> mil The Observer & JJecenfrfcATHURSDAY, MARCH 12t 1998 *E3- COMMUNITY THEATER > •-, •" ^ Trinity House theatre presents vide food for the soul as well. ' during an aircraft strafing raid, amazing imagery of "White sketch "Drill" directed by Laura each character's quirks. Leo'§iV "Around the House," a cabaret of Dell and Rough Guts, a band The Gumina family revealed Glinting*}." Ocean surf was cap Gumina. The physical humor performance clearly indicated.v music, poetry, dance, drama and led by Idell Smith and inspired another of their musically talent tured in the modern dance of invoked side-splitting laughter. her ability to take on more chajf/ art: Gourmet coffee and baked by Peter, Paul and Mary open ed members as Greg Gumina choreographer and dancer Susan The female equivalent of Mr. lenging roles in future Trinity > goods are served. Remaining per the first act with "Blowing in the expertly coaxed enchanting Vanden Brink with dancers Wizard, science teacher. Kathy House productions. . > formances 8 p.m*Friday and Sat Wind," encouraging the audience melodies from the dulcimer. Ahessa Thompson and Beth Kitzmann, entertained with urday, March 13-14, call (734) Temple and poet Ann Horn, * to sing along. They followed with Young Jenna Vanden Brink and water-filed beakers that changed Susan Vanden Brink took to' 4646302 for information. "If I Had A Hammer," and •'Run seasoned veteran Carl Dumas After an intermission and colors more frequently than a ^he stage for another modern*' away," warming up the audience followed with humorous mono more of the aromatic coffee, the chameleon. It would have been a dance, and captivated the audi--N BY SUE SUCHYTA as much as the mugs of delicious logues. band "Love Bucket," an "Ameri nifty touch if she had coaxed a ence with her strength and pre^11 SPECIAL WRITER gourmet coffee, Trinity House Teenager Matthew Judge ca" or "Supertramp" sound-alike, tune out of the water-filled glass sentation in, "Don't Forget to.' regular Dan Gumina revealed showed a maturity beyond his performed five numbers. Their vessels as well. Breathe." •;'£ Trinity house Theatre takes a his talent on the harmonica. soft, rock sound was pleasant lis years in his deeply moving dra Trinity House Theatre closed ' bite out of winter with its warm tening, but the group performed The opening band was fol matic solo, "In Deep." The story Elizabeth Ladd Lee's character their performances with the , reception, and the delightful way too long for a cabaret set lowed by the stirring story of of a young man trapped alone in study, "Emotional Perceptions', band "All Saints Day.^ While diversion of their mid-winter ting. Mac Vanden Brink's survival in a pit was rich in spiritual per had her switching rapidly young, enthusiastic, and very' cabaret offering - "Around the occupied Holland during World sonal choices, and his cries for A comic delight followed the House." Music, drama and dance between personalities during a centered in their religious War II. His simple yet eloquent help representing the yearning band, as Trudy Mason landed in series of monologues. Comic and beliefs, their lyrics were imposgi-, form a rich tapestry of visual word picture recreated a young for a spiritual awakening. the dentist chair and Mark Bar- and auditory delight, and pro pensive photos were projected ble to follow, let alone under- boy's terror and will to survive The first act closed with the rera clasped a drill in the short behind her - photos reinforcing stand, over the amplification. One-acts alternately funny, insightful A Festival of One-Act Plays - "Private Lives?" Shakespeare's for his play "Metamorphosis." It ingly portrays a middle-age presented by the Theatre Guild of "Hamlet?" When out of ad libs, is an interesting vignette about man about to marry for the sec Livonia Redford, continues 8 Howell does the Pledge of Alle a wife (Marie Majewski), who is ond time. Keith Prusak is p.m. Friday and Saturday, giance to the Flag, and even a nature lover, and a husband equally good as a son, painfully March 13-14; 2 p.m. Sunday, confesses an Act of Contrition. (Donald Lee) who complains working out some unresolved March 15, at the theater, 15138 Lisa Melinn is hilarious as an about the expenses of bird hous conflicts regarding his dead Beech.Daly (south of Five Mile actress who gives new meaning es, etc. mother and father. This play is Road), Redford. Tickets $10, $1 to method acting, as she reads Paul Kittinger, a freshman at well written with first-rate per discount for students and lines like a robot (including Harrison High School in Farm- formances. seniors, call (313) 531-0554. stage directions) and bur ington Hills, got his idea for "A Pat Feldt's "Town Meeting" lesques a gaggle of gestures. Funny Thing Happened on the has a ""Twilight Zone" quality. BYBOBWEIBEL Jason Smith is a scream a Way to Africa," one rainy Satur It started as a drama, but direc SPECIAL WRITER scene-eating Shakespearean day afternoon. Director tor Rob Papineau encouraged The Theatre Guild of Livonia- actor. Maxine Parshall is ele Matthew Ripper, has taken a Feldt to add a comical twist. Redford "Festival of One Acts" gantly witty in a variety of simple idea (packing for a trip) An attorney shows up (played gets off to a laugh-a-minute roles. Tiffany Bedwell adds to and fashioned an illuminating expertly by Jeff Walters) to start with Christopher the merriment as a stage man look at opposite personalities. advise a town about the will of "The Durang's "The Actor's Night ager prompting the harried One partner (Trisha AH) packs a wealthy resident who died. It Second City mare." Director Tony Lawry has actor. the night before, leaving noth provides for a substantial dona great fun with this farce, and Also on the playbill are four ing to chance. The other (Drew tion if, by midnight, the town Cast" shows why Durang has been delightful unpublished plays, Parker) frantically scurries can determine how to use (he described as America's most and a discussion at the end of about the next morning, stuff money. The engaging cast ferociously funny playwright. the evening with the writers ing his suitcase. includes Dennis Day, Annette Ed Howell is terrific as a con and directors. Writer/Director David Mac- Hissong, Sean Kelley, Fred fused actor who doesn't know Writer/director Del Johnson, Gregor's "The Waiting Room" is McKenzie, Maxine Paarshall, Tix (313) 965-2222 his role, his lines, or what play for example, used the relation a revealing story about a father Mark Ripper, Lisa Shaw and he is doing. Is it Noel Coward's ship of some friends as a model and son. Kurt Kinde convinc Fay Sommer. SHOWS WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY Wed.Jhur.&Sun.ONLYSlO Players Guild shines in 'Crimes of the Heart' LIVE COMEDY THEATRE The Players Guild of Dearborn Hills. nerable. Her eyes were like a give the young lawyer in this OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER presents "Crimes of the Heart" 8 Meg, who lost her dream job doe caught in the headlights, production the confidence and (313)965-9500 ^ p.m. Fridays and Saturdays as a singer in L.A. and is stuck andvshe moved aboutithe state poise needed to convince the KtSTAUtAK1 March 13-14 and 2:30 p.m. Sun in a dead-end office job, comes with an unfocused, nervous audience of Barnett's romantic Next to the Fox Theatre day, March 15 at the theater, face-to-face with the lover she energy. feeling for Babe. He was uneasy 21730 Madison (near the south deserted years before. Lenny, the older sister, who with his accent and role. east corner of Monroe and Outer The Players Guild of Dear has stayed behind to care for The set was rich in detail Drive), Dearborn, (313) 561- born actresses had strong their ailing grandfather, is the such as running water and TORONTO'S LEGEND TKTS. Southern accents, and let the most inhibited of the three sis hissing gas, and very function characters pace their lines with ters, and a challenging charac al. The costumes were a delight BY SUE SUCHYTA the slowness inherent to the ter to win over the audience's ful throwback to the 1970s, SPECIAL WRITER dialect. sympathies. Nancy Valentini of when miniskirts and polyester s.wiedL Set in the small Southern Vicki Briganti was deeply Livonia made the most of the reigned. Playgoers should note town of Hazelhurst, Miss, in moving in her portrayal of role becoming stronger in the that smoking is integral to the 1974, Beth Henley's Pulitzer Babe, the youngest sister, whose second and third acts. plot and will be noticeable to Prize-winning comedy, "Crimes years with an abusive husband Michael Sametz did not have anyone sitting close to the of the Heart" is the story of have left her emotionally vul the stage presence needed to stage. three sisters hastily reunited by a family crisis. The sisters' emo tional baggage far outweighs their suitcases, and we laugh The Somerset Collection Invites \bu To and sympathize with their rem iniscences of the past and their ,>*v struggles with their current '..'•""••*• predicament. WIN A Trip For Two Babe, the youngest sister, has •ni4f% just shot her husband, "because To The Land Down Under'.* \ . "" •••• she didn't like his looks." He v survived the ordeal, but "Ik.V-; whether the sisters will is This is >our chance to win a trip to the largest, most exciting island in the world-Australia. The Somerset Collection and Australia 2000 Travel LTD. the area's premier tra\d agency for Australian tours, is sponsoring die opportunity another story, as they discover of a lifetime foryo u to see one.of the most amazing places on earth what really happened. Their annoying, social climbing cousin The winner wl recefm Chick lends comic relief to the • Round trip for Iwo from LA to Sydney courtesy Air New Zealand •:*'# -„ story. Middle sister Meg's 'ThtwnigrtofctectttWTWiockiMowatS^ reunion with a long-lost love, wV-.Vf :*« Babe's lawyer's desire for her, • One day on a private yacht In Sydney Harbor, rated *« *e \ .trvvl:«:ri Airline* c»;i.w _ -NATIONAI FEATURING HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITS...PLUS: BUILDERS »r^«H w^K^tvi : STEVE %(% v IBRRBRRY D. ^vy GARY Gardep k^ THOMAS AKER ROLLER HojtofPBS' "America's PBS'Vktory rrr - snow si im Kj "trill Old House Master Gardener" Garden~guest HOME& (Frl. a Sat.) presenter COBO CENTER | i EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HOME AND GARDEN ETROIT • Kitchen A Rath Show • Detroit Flower Show « Pool. Spa A Re r( (OF*NO)t4 The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 • iij" . ' ' • A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit ansa Free. All ages, (jazz standards on trum THEATER Featurlrtg member* of the University of Michigan School of Music faculty, 4 p.m. pet) (734) 668-1838 CAPITOL THEATRE Sunday, March 16, Rackham Auditorium, DOUG HORN TRIO "Bye Bye Birdie/ with Troy Donahue, 8 Rackham Building, 915 E. Washington Ml p.m. Thursday, March 12, Edison's, p;m. Sunday, March 15. In the theater's St., Ann Arbor. Free. (800) 221-1229 or 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free. 21 Pentastar Pltyhouae, 121 University Ave. hup://www.ums.org and older. (»ax/piand/bass trio) (248) West. Windsor, Ontario, Canada. $25 and FABK) ZANON AND VICTOR 645:2150 , $30 (Canadian) (519) 253-7729 or SAKALAUSKAS KIMMIEHORNE 8 p.rrn Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, and >»Up://w*¥w.mn$f.rtet/~capltol A concert of classical guitar, 8 p.m. ocTRorr REPERTORY THEATRE 20-21, D. L. Harrington's Roadhouse, Saturday, M arch 14, In Kresge Hail of 2086 Crooks Road, Rochester Hills; (top •Ferees/through.Sunday, March 22, at Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft 40/RAB/ Jazz) (248) 852-0550 the theater, 13103 Woodrow Wilson. Road (1-96 at Levan Road), Livonia. MARLAMCHSONTRIO Detroit. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, $14.50 advance, $16 at the door. (248) 7-11 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Edison's, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 975*797 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Free, 21 R.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays- $15. (313) 868-1347 and older, {vocal/piano/bass trio) (248) • =sas99JOP8^a^9 645-2150 rm HOUSE AHMAD JAMAL QUARTET TONY BENNETT •A.Closer Walk with Patsy Cline/ 7:30 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, Orchestra Hall. Concert 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the p.m. Thursday, March 12 and Saturday, . 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $13-$60. March 14; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 576-5111 or http://www.detrolt- downtown Pontlac, tickets $22 and $27, to benefit the J.P. McCarthy Foundation. symphony.com discounts for seniors, students and . Tickets start at $35 and available at JAZZOOtTY groups/dinner packages available with Ticketmaster (248) 645*666. Special 9 p.m. Friday, March 20, Cross Street Baci Abbracci Restaurant, (248) 335- seats can be reserved for $250 by call Station, 511W. Cross St., Ypsllantl. 3540. ing (248) 355-7575. Cover charge. 19 and older, (experimen PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY PINOMAREUI tal) (734) 485-5050 *Mle Johnson/ Wendy Hammond's Sings international pop standard* and PHIL KELLY TRIO poignant story of an uneducated young originals In English, Italian and Spanish, 8:30p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, March rnpther who seeks a better.life for herself 6 p.m. Tuesdays through March, Ardo's . and he/ two children, 8 p.m. Thursday, Grill N' Chill, 27900 Hoover Road, 13, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., March 12 ($20). 8 p.m. Friday,.March 13 Warren. Free, All ages; 7 p.m, Birmingham. Free. 21 arid older, ($25), and 3 p.m^ and 8 p.m. Saturday. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 8 p.m. (plano/bass/drums trio) (248) 645-2150 March 14 ($25), at the theater, 137 Fridays, through March 27 at Luciano's, SHEILA 4ANOI8 Park St.. Chelsea. (734) 475-7902, 39031 Garfield, Clinton Township. (810) 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 13-14, group sales 475-5817 582-0080/(810)263*540 Smltty'*, 222 Main St., Rochester. Free. BOB MILNE All ages; 10 p.m. Friday, March 20, OPERA Plays ragtime 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, Coyote Club, 1N. Saginaw, Pontlac. at the Uvonla Civic Centsr Library Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) 652- NEW YORK CITY OPERA NATIONAL Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile Road (east 1600/(248) 332-KOWL COMPANY • : of Farmlngton), Uvonla. Free. (734) 421- TERRY LOWER TRIO Donizetti's •Daughter of the Regiment/ 7238 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 20-21, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, March 12-13,2 Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 21 p m. 75-mlnute family show: Saturday, and older. (734) 662-8310 r AUDITIONS/ March 14. and 8 p.m. Saturday, March FRANK MCCULLERS TRIO 14, Power Center for the Performing —^¥£=====£MM~s-8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 14, Arts. 121 Fletcher St., Anh Arbor. $22- DETROfT SHOCK Agape Caffe, 205 Fifth Ave. (at Center $44. (800) 221-1229 or Open auditions for ages 13-17 for Its Street), Royal Oak. Free, 25-cent sur http://www.ums.org first Dance/Spirit Team, 4 p.m. charge on drinks during live entertain Elvis - The Concert: Features Eivis*$ original tour castwithmusical'direc Thursday, March 12, at The Palace of ment. All ages. (248) 546-1400 } MATT MICHAELS TRIO COLLEGE torI conductorJoe.Guefcio andI-a 16-pkce orchestra performing live p^ Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Dr., Auburn stake iyith a video-projected Elvis, 8 p.m. Friday, March 13> The Palace of Hills. Semlfinallsts invited back for Inter With guest vibist Jack Brokensha, 8- EMU THEATRE views 5 p.m. March 17 or 19, final audi 11:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, and with •Anne of the thousand Days, Maxwell Auburn Hills, 2* Championship Dr. (7*75 and Lapeer Road)^ Auburn Hills: tions 8:30 a.m. March 21. Team will be guest saxlst Rusa Miller, 8-11:30 p.m. Anderson's epic tale of the lives of Henry Ticketsf$25andl$l%50;ai7Metmaster (248)645-6666 or call (248)377- Introduced at the Detroit Viper* games Thursday, March 19, at the Botsford Inn, VIII and Anne Boleyn; 8 p.m.. Thursday- 0100 or http:l I www.palacenet^com • vs. Cleveland Lumberjacks 7:30 p.m. 28000 Grand River Ave., Farmlngton. $5 Saturday, March 12^14, Quirk Theatre on March 21, at The Palace. The Detroit cover waived with dinner«<5:30-8 p.m.) Eastern Michigan University campus, Shock opens the 1998 WNBA season plus $5 drink minimum. (248) 474-4800 . Ypsii.antl. $7.Thursday, $12 Fridays and June 13 at The Palace. (248) 377-0199 PACHORA Saturdays, and $10 Sunday matinee. $2 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Kerrytown PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN (734)287-2000 March 15, Jewish-Community Center, MUSIC THEATRE OF.MKHWAN discount for tickets purchased In Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann •Crimes of the Heart/ a story of three BOAT AND FISHING SHOW Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, 15110 W. 'Audition workshop' for those age* 15 advance. (734) 487-1221 Arbor. $15 rows 1-5, $10 general seat sisters In Hazelhurst, Miss., in the earty Featuring 50,000 square feet of boats, 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. $4, $3 child and older with Broadway actor Daniel ST. MARY'S COLLEGE ing. ('Eastern European/Mediterranean- 1970s, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March trailers, fishing equipment and water- members, $5 adult non-members, $4 Cooney teaching 'Acting Technique,' " Love Letters/ a touching and often influenced old jazz with downtown edge") 13-14, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, sports and information about charter ser child non-members. (248) 967-4030 'How to Connect Emotionally With Your humorous play about a relationship (734) 769-2999 Or at the theater, 21730 Madison (south vices and marinas, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, SHRINE CIRCUS Work/ and "Basic Vocal Technique/ 6-9 between two people from childhood to http://www.peus.tom/kch east of Monroe and Outer Drive), March 20,10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Noon and 7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, March 16-17. middle age based on letters, a Skarga ROBERT PIPHO TRIO Dearborn. $10. $8 for students younger March 21, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays, $45; Auditions actors and singer* from Society production of JJR. Gurney's play, 8:3i(> p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, March than age 18 with proper ID. (313) 561- March 22, Gibraltar Trade Center, 15525 and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, area htgh schools for a summer acting 7:30 p.m! Friday-Saturday. March 20-21, 20. Edison'*, 220 Merrill St., TKTS Rancho Road (Eureka Road and 1-75). through Sunday, March 22, Michigan workshop with New York acting instruc at the college, 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. Taylor. (734) 287-2000 State Fair Coliseum, Detroit. $6-$14. tor Jim Bonney and Cooney, 5-9:30 p.m. Lake. $7. $4 students.. (248) 683-0324 RIDOEDALE PLAYERS (plano/bass/drums trio) (248). 645-2150 •Brtgadoon/ 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March BUILDERS HOME AND DETROIT (313) 831-1620/(313) 36&6200 Thursday-Friday, March 19-20; Auditions WSU BONSTELLE THEATRE AURELL RAY QUARTET 12,8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, FLOWER SHOW those 15 and older for 'Broadway in •Twelfth Night/ by WHiam Shakespeare. 9p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the the With more than 25,000 tulips, daffodils Concert/ its summer production, 5-9:30. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, 2 CLASSICAL March 20-21, and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ater, 2Q5W. Long Lake'Road (1/4 mile and hyacinths, Steve Thomas, host of p.m. Thursday-Friday, March 19-20. p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the theater. Sunday, March 22, SereNgeti Ballroom, west of Livernois Road), Troy. $13, $12 PBS's "This Old House/ 'America's BIRMINGHAM MU5ICALE • Performances In July. Audition by 3424 Woodward Ave. on the campus of 2957 Woodward Ave. (at Charlotte, six Thursday and Sundays for students and Master Gardener" Jerry Baker, and PBS's "Crusade for Strings," 1 p.m. Thursday, appointment only. (734) 425-5782 Wayne State University, Detroit. (313) blocks north of the Fox Theatre), Detroit. seniors) coffee and sandwich afterglow "Victory Garden" guest host Gary Koller, March 12, Birmingham Community PETER SPARUNO* CO. 577-2972 . $15. (313) 832-3010 Included. (248) 988-7049 Home and Garden Television's "Fix-lt- House, 360 S. Bates St., Birmingham. Auditions for two mala dancers to join STANLEY CLARK WSU HILBERRY THEATRE ST. DUNSTAN'S THEATRE GUILD Upl" host Pat Simpson,- how-to clinics, (248) 475-5978 Peter Sparling's professional modern With Larry Carleton, Jeff Lorber, Lenny *twb Gentlemen of Verona/ by William *A Delicate Balance," 8 p.m.: Fridays- Michigan kitchen and Bath Show, Pool, PENELOPE CRAWFORD dance company, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, White and Phil Perry, 7:30 p.m. and 11 Shakespeare, 8 pirn.Thursday-Friday, Saturdays, March 13-14 and 20-21, and Spa and Recreation.Showi 2-10 p.m. Classical pianist, 8 p.m. Thursday, March March. 14, at Dance Gallery Studio, 111 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Music Hall March 12-13; *A Woman of fto 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, St. Dunstan's Thursday-Friday, March 12-13.10 a.m. to 12, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Third St. (off Huron Street), Ann Arbor. Center for the Performing Arts. 350 •Importance/by Oscar Wilde, 2 p.m. and Guild of Crahbrook, 400 Lone Pine Road, 10 p.m, Saturday, March 14, and 10 Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $25 rows 1-5, Audition is a moderrr-class format. Madison Ave., Detroit. $17.50, $27.50 8j).m. Saturday, M^fch 14, at the the Blobmfiefd Hills. (248) 644-0527 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Coco $15 rows 3-5, $10 general seating. Dancers should bring a resume. ater, 4743 Cass Ave. oh the Wayne and $37.50. (313) 730-3490/(313) 963- SRQ PRODUCTIONS Hall. $8.50, $4.50 seniors. $4 children (734) 769;2999or Rehearsals begin In May for July 10 per State University, Detroit. (313) 577- 2366 'The Sunshine Boys/ by Nell Simon, ages 6-12, free for children ages 6 and http://www.peus.com/kch formance at the Ann Arbor Summer URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY BUDSON 2972'' '/• .: Friday-Saturday. March 13-14; Friday- younger. Family tickets for two adults DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Festival. (734) 747-8885 With ban Kolton, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, March 20-22. and Friday-;Sunday, and accompanying children are $9 at With conductor Yuri Temlrkanov performs TWO LANE AMERICAN TOUR Thursdays and Fridays at Forte, 201 S. March 27:29, BurghSitelonCivic Farmer Jack. Discount admission Ejgar's'EnigmaVariations" and Songwriter's Workshop noon to 4 p.m. • COMMUNITY THEATER Woodward"Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 Center Dr., between Berg and Lahser coupons at The Home Depot, Target and Rachmaninoff s 'Symphony No. 2/ 8 Saturday, March 14, to learn the craft AN/* ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE roads, Southfield. (248) 827-0701 Hudson's stores. (248) 737-4478 or p.m. Friday. March13, 8:30 p.m. and business from award-winning profes and older. (248) 594-7300 ANNTIMMONS • pig River. * the adventures of http://www.builders.org Saturday, March 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, sionals, $65, (248) 691-4283/(888) PAUL VORNHAQEN TRIO THE CHENILLE SISTERS 9 p.m, to 1 a.m. Saturday, March 14, Hwkieberry Finn, 8 p.m. Thursday- Performs her one-woman show 'Off the March 15; With Conductor Erf Was and 266-4275, pin 9179; concert featuring 8'p.m! Saturday, March 14, Varner Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Saturday.March 12-14, and 2 p.m. Wail: The Life and Works of Charlotte pianist Grigory Sdkolov performing Kate Wallace, Michael Camp, Salty Recital Hall, Oakland University, Walton Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March Perkins Oilman/ 8:30 P-m. Saturday. Mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov's introduc Barrls, and Dana Cooper performing origi Free. 21 and older, (vocals and Boulevard and Adams Road, Rochester. . 15, at the theater, 2275 Piatt Road, Ann March 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, tion to "Khovanshchlna/Rachmaninoff s nal songs "in the round' fn the style of sax/pianb/bass trio) (248) 645-2151 $25, $15 students, $35 patrons, $50 Arbor. $18, $16 seniors/students. (734) . KyerueVRoomof the Michigan Unjon, 'Piano Concerto No. 3/ and Prokofiev's Nashville's world famous Bluebird Cafe benefactors, benefits Birmingham ' 971AACT 911N. University, University of Michigan, "Romeo and Juliet" excerpts, 8 p.m. follows workshop, 8-10:30 p.m., at Muslcale's scholarship and philanthropic AVON PLAYERS Ann Arbor. (734) 763-3202 Thursday, March 19,10:45 a.m. Friday, Birmingham Unitarian Church, 651N. programs. (248) 651-2316 WORLD MUSIC •the Odd Couple/ (female version), 8 TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE March .20, and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. $11. (248) COCA-COLA COLLECTORS ANTIQUE p.m. Friday-Saturday, M arch 1344,- 8 "Around the House/ featuring a variety 647-2380- BEEN1E MAN AND THE BLAZE BAND ADVERTISING SHOW March 21, Orchestra Hall, 3711 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the play of comedians, dancers, musicians rang WOLVERINE SILVER8PUR OANCERS With Tonto Metro and Little Kirk, 9 p.m. More than 50 dealers from four states Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $17-$60. (313) house, 1185 tienken Road, Rochester/ ing from alternative to folk, actors, story Host workshop, Friday-Saturday, March Friday, March 13, Majestic, 4140 provide collectors an opportunity to buy 576-5111 or http://www.detroitsymprx>- •, $il; student, senior and group rates tellers and multi-media performers in a 13-14, Italian American Cultural Center, Woodward Ave., Detroit. $20 In advance. sell and trade Coca-Cola and other soda ny.com •' -> . available at the Thursday and Sunday cabaret-style environment, 8 p.m. Friday- Warren. (313) 526-9432/(810) 57& 18 and older, (reggae) (313) 833-9700 related advertising items, 9 a.m. to 2. EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Saturday, March 13-14, at the theater, 4993 or http://www.99music.com performances. (248) 608-9077 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Livonia Eastern Michigan University's 38840 W. Six Mile Road (at 1-275), BLACK MARKET B1OOMF1EL0 PLAYERS Elks Club, 31117 Plymouth Road, Department of Music presents a perfor Livonia. (734) 464 6302 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Memphis .•; "Annie/ 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, March Livonia. $2 adults. (313) 284-2943 mance of Johannes Brahms' *A German THEATRE GUILD OF UVONIA-REDFORO Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. l¥l4, 20-21, and 2 p.m. Sundays, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SHOW Requiem/ performed by the EMU ' A Festival of One-Act Plays 8 p.m. Friday JAZZ_ r,. March 15 and 22 at Lahser High School Featuring new and used computers, hard University Choir, EMU Festival Choir, Free. 21 and older, (reggae^ (248) 543^ and Saturday, March 13-14; 2 p.m. auditorium, 3458 Lasher Road, ware Including modems, printers; key First Presbyterian Church Choir of Ann PAULABUR '•''•..'•' 43O0 Sunday, March 15, at the theater, 15138 Oloomfield Hills. (248) 433-0885 boards; CDROM drives, scanners, share Arbor and the EMU Symphony Orchestra 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March IMMUNITY Beech Paly (south of Five Mile Road), THAT BROADWAY BEAT ware, computer furniture and more, noon under the direction of Kevin Miller, asso 13-14, Fleetwood on Sixth, 209 W. Sixth 10 p.m. Saturday, March *4, Kodiak Redford. Tickets $10, $1 discount for A musical revue featuring songs from to9 p.m. Friday, March 13, 10a.rn.to9 ciate professor of music, soloists are fac St. (between Main and Washington Grill, 45660 Mound Road, Utlca. $2. 21 students and seniors, call (313) 531- "Evfta/ 'Ragtime/ 'Chicago,' and 'La p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 10 a.m. to ulty members Glenda Klrkiand, soprano, streets), Royal Oak. Free. Ail ages, and Older, (reggae) (810) 731-1750 0554. Cage Aux Folles,* Saturdays, March 14, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Gibraltar Trade and Donald Hartmann, bass-baritone, 8 (248)541-8050 •INDIAN CULTURAL SHOW 21, 28 at the Wunderground Theatre, Center, 15525 Rancho Road (Eureka . p.m. Friday, March 13, In Pease ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA An annual event hosted by the East 110 S. Main St. (above ACE Hardware), Indian Students' Association of The YOUTH PRODUCTIONS Road and 1-75), Taylor. (734) 287-2000 Auditorium, corner of West Cross Street "And All That Jazz* concert featuring Royal Oak. $10. (248) 541-1763 TROY NWHT AT THE OSCARS and College Place In Ypsllantl. $5, $3* Gershwin's'Piano Concerto m F/ University of Windsor, 8 p.m. Saturday, DCARBORH HBMBfTS CTVK THEATRE MAROUtS THEATRE The Troy Public Library Is offering the students/seniors, and available at the Mllhaud'* "LaCreationdumonde/ March 14, Pentaster Playhouse In the •the Carpenter/ 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, "Charlotte's Web," 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, chance to win prizes for correctly guess Quirk Box Office (734) 487-1221, of/ Copland's 'Music for Theater," and Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave. March 13-14, and 4 p.m. Sundays March March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 18 and ing the Oscar winners, with help from Pease Auditorium one hour before the Stravinsky's 'Rag Time,' 7:30 p.m. West, Windsor, Ontario. (519) 253*065 16. at the Berwyn Center, 2*155 25, and Sundays, March 15, 22 and 29, Kurt Ell Mayry, president of the Motion performance. Saturday, March 14, Michigan Theatre, or http://www.mhsl.net/-capltol or RAtMrdaon (three block* west of Beech and AprH 5, 19 and 26, and Monday- Picture Institute of Michigan, and film DEMARRE MCOILL 603 Liberty St., Ann Arbor. *l6-$29. capitolBmnsl.net Dafy, two blocks south of Warren Friday, April 13-17, at the theater, 135 E. critic John Monaghan of the Observer & Flutist performs as part of Detroit (734) 994-4801 or email LOS MUNEQilrTOS DE MATANZAS Avenue), Dearborn. $7. $5 students and Mam St,, Northvilte: $6.50. Children Eccentric Newspapers, 6:30 p.m. Chamber Winds'Nightnetes series, 8 a2so4pwwnet.com AfroCuban band of percussionists, senior*. Group tfiecountt avarlabfa. (313) ages 3 and younger will not be admitted. Thursday, March 12, Troy Public Library, p.m. Friday, March 20, Hagopian's World B'MZZ VESPERS singer* and dancers performing three 277-7900 (248) 349 8110 510 W. Big Beaver (east of 1-75), in the of Rugs, 850 S. Old Woodward Ave., Featuring Gary Schunk Trio with Tom styles of rumba and ritual music from the NORTH HOBBBAIE PARR PLAYERS YOVTHTHEATRE Civic Center Complex. (248) 524-3538 Birmingham. $16 includes performance Starr and Jack Dry den, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Yoruba and Abacus religions, 8 p.m. 'Once Upon a Matlra**,* 8 p.m. Fridays- 'Jungle Book," presented by and refreshments. (248) 362 9329 March 15, at First Baptist Church, 300 Wednesday, March 18, Power Center for Saturday*, March 1*14, 20-21, 27 28, Theatreworks/USA, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wlllits (at Bates), Bates, Blrmlrtfham. the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St.. and 2 p.m. 9un«*y*, March 15, 22, din- Saturday, March 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Presents "DanceXotica" featuring pianist Free. (248) 644 0550 or Ann Arbor. $lf $26. (800) 221-1229 or 0* theater Friday, March 13, spaghetti March 15, as part of the MovwY Up Club Le&rek Bartkiewicz and tap dancer Scott http://u*er».*olcom/churchwww/fir*t,h http://www.ums,org FAMILY EVENTS tm dinner FrWay, March 27, banafrt parfor- Season for children ages 7 and older, mmmmmmmmmimm^^^-^—. Johnson, 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the roance* Sunday. March 15 and Friday, Muttc Hall, 350 MadtaonAve., Detroit. BUBTSBin PESTR4U. 4 WRJMJFI ART Macomb Center for the Performing Art*, SEAN* BLACKMAN ANO JOHN ARHOU) March 20, at the tnoatar 1S845 $7 in advance, »8 at the door. Children •HOW 44575 GarfteW Road (at M 59), Clinton 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, M*rch 13-14. S T . SOW*)**, Datro*. (248) 6444411 younger than 5 will not be admitted. The 14th annual teatlvel include* guided Township, $15, $12 seniors/itudents, Jimmy's, 123 Kerchev*!, Grosse Point* PATRICK'S Tl**> •*•»! na*pawa^» (313) 963-2366 walk* to the bluebird habitat, art, food, (810) 286-2222/(248) 645-6666 Farms. Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Friday- DAY *0rH*r1" tlw musical. 8 p.m. Friday •torytetleri and guaat aptaker*, 10 am. MARINERS' CHURCH Of DETROIT Saturday, March 2C-21, Smltty'*, 222 Saturday, March 13-14, and 2 p.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and noon Pr**ent« a series of organ concerts with Main St., Rochester. Free. Ail age*. BALBUCK MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS SPECIAL EV1NTB ("acoustic gypsy J»u') (313) 861- Sunday, March 15, at the Novl Ctvtc ^TB^BB^a^R*^P^i^a^B^*paf^*^*fa^*^^ajWB^a^aiaBa^ajHi^aB^aa^aa^*pw to 5 p.m. Sunday. March 15, on the cam Kenneth Sweetman and Kevin Bylsma 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, and noon 8101/(248) 652-1600 Center Stage, 46175 W. 10 Mile Road, ABTR1UE ABB COLLtCTBJU SHOW put of Jackson Community CoHag*, 2111 playing the mutic of Bach, Brahms, Tu**day, March 17, for the St. Patrick's REBBW BRAXTON Nov). (24B) 347-0400 Featuring antique* and coRactlWe* both Emmon* Road, Jackson. (517) 782 3453 Frenck, and Pachelbel during lent, 12:35 Day c*f*bretkm at Nemo's, 1384 noatatgic and vintage, rare ami o« p.m. Thursdays, March 12, 19 and 26, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday*, March 12 Mkhtgan Av*. (aa*t of Tiger Stadium). •TfwWWrtotOr.* Bat«rd*v*and book*, yictoriarvpeflod furniture, pattern 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, The Ark, 316 and April 2, following 12:10 service*, and 19, Fleetwood on Sixth, 209 W. Oatrojt. (313) 960-3180 Sunday* thTW •aattl aBBBl pjjsaapjrjjMMsjaplRl The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 Making contact; Please submit popular music Items for publication to Christina Fuocp; all others to Linda Ghomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer ^ Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 • ••• ••••tMIKIKIIilMltMllMllltlltMMllttlMltMXtlOIKiMMIMIMMtOtlllMI (KM* I •• I M •l >• 1 • • •• • §4» •» » • * • Continued from previout page COMEDY SANFORD BLAZE With Dovetail Joint and Train, 9:30 pjn/ > 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, Moby Dick's, Thursday. March 19. Mind Pig, 206-206-' , Bishop Foley Knights of Columbus BJO RED'S COMEDY CLUB Council No. 2660 Dearborn, 15800 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Coyer 8. Fin* St., Ann Arbor. 96 in advance. 19« Jeff Sijnms ("Simbo the Magic Dude charge. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 581- end otter, (roots rock) (734) 9964555 ;V Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. $20, bene Man*) and Jesse Lunde, Friday-Saturday, 3650 oxhttp://www.99inuate.cotn : -' fits religious vocations. (734) 422- • March 13-14; Rob Haney and Ken DurrirV BLUECAT 1072/(313)565-3656 Friday-Saturday, March 20-21, Inside Mr. 10 p.m..Friday, March 13, Library Pub, 8:30 pjn.-12:30 t.m. Mondays in March,' DENNIS MCCOTTER ft FRIENDS B's Roadhouse, 595 N. Lapeer Road (M- 35230 Central City Parkway, Westland. Bullfrog Bar and OrtH. 15414 Telegraph *- 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. at D. L. 24), Oxford. Cover charge. (248) 628- Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m. Friday- Road (one block north of Five Mile Harrington's Roadhouse, 2086 Crooks ' 6500 Road, Rochester Hills, (248) 852-0550 Saturday, March 20-21, The Roadhouse/ Road), Radford. Fre». 21 and older, •*,?*• MARIANNE MURPHY JOEYS COMEDY CLUB 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township. $2. (rock) (313) 8334477 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Royal Oak Third Level and Joey Blelaska, Thursday, 21 and older, (blues) (734) 421- Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak. March 12 (free), and Friday-Saturday, 2250/(810)463-7133 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, Fox* Free, 21 and older. (Celtic) (248) 544- March 13-14 ($10); Billy Gar an, Moody BLUE EYED SOUL and Hound*, 1560 Woodward Ave., 1141 McCarthy and Joey Blelaska, Thursday, • With Vietnam Prom, 9 p.m. Friday, March Btocrnfletd HNto. free. 21 and older; 9 -'' KARCN NEWMAN March 19 (free), and Friday-Saturday, 13, River town Saloon, 1977 Woodbridge, p.m. Friday, March 20« Lower Town Grill' Detroit Red Wings 'National Anthem' March 20-21 ($10), at the club above Detroit. $5.18 and older; 9 p.m. 195 W. Liberty «., PVmouth. Cover '- " singer perfornts along with traditional Kicker's All American Grill, 36071 Saturday, March 14, as part of a Detroit charge. 21 and older. (Hues) (248) 644-*' Irish bands, and a traditional Irish buffet Plymouth Road, Livonia. 8 p.m. Music Awards showcase, at Hblbrook- 4800/(734) 451-1213 / will be served. 6 p.m. Tuesday, March Thursdays; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Cafe, 3201 Holbrook, Hamtramck. Cover PLUM LOCO 17, JD's Macomb Theatre, 31 N, Walnut Fridays-Saturdays, and 8 p.m. Sundays charge. 18 and older, (rock) (313) 567- S p.m. Saturday, March 14, Cross Street * St., Mount Clemens. Cover charge, bene for new talent/Third Level improv. (734) 6020/(313) 875-1115 Of Station, 511W. Crow St., Ypsilanti. ';'* fits Muscular Dystrophy Association of 261-0555 http://www.Wuefeyedsoul.com Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) (734); Michigan. Detroit Red Wing jerseys and JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT PAISANO'S BLUE HAWAIIAN* 4855050 *..; other Kerns will be auctioned off. (810) Gilbert Gottfried, 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 9 p.m. Friday, March 20, Fox and WHY PORTER ••.;': , •rV-.t'•-;' 465-5154 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14 Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., 7:30 p jn. and 9:30 pin, Saturday, March' ROStEO'ORADY'S Aiding benefit: The Neville Brothers (pictured) and ($17.50, $29.95 dinner show package); Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older. 14, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann ArboV.' The Ron Coden Show, 1-5 p.m, Tuesday, Leo Dufour, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March (blues) (248) 644-4800 Take 6 perform during the Ann Arbor Sumpier Festi $11. All ages, (pop) (734) 7611451 <* y March 17. 175 Troy St.. Ferndale. (248) 19 ($8, $18.95 dinner show package), BLUE SUIT WITH ALBERTA ADAMS val's annual Winter Warm-Up Benefit at 8p.m. Satur http7/www,a2arft.org * 399-8888 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Friday- 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Fox arid day, March 14, at Hill Auditorium, 826\N. University, PVfF DADDY AND TW RMWUT O'MARA'S RESTAURANT Saturday, March 20-21 ($10, $20.95 din Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., With LH Kim, Total and Mate, along with ^ Entertainment by Irish singer John ner show package), at the club, 5070 Bloomfield Hills. Free, 21 and older. Ann Arbor. The evening begins with 6 p. m. dinner at Busta Rhyme* and Oru Hill, 8:30 p.m. "v Hyaduck from 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Ron Schaefer Road, Dearborn. (313) 584- (blues) (248) 644-4800 the Trueblood Theatre in university of Michigan's Friday, March 13,16» Lout* Arena, 600' * Coden from 6:30-9:30 p.m., and a menu 8885 BLUE OYSTER CULT Frieze Building, continues with the concert at 8 p.m. Crvte Carter Dr., Detroit. $47.75 and of Shepherd's Pie, corned beef and cab MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE With Tiles, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March $40.75, All age*. (R&B/rap) (313) 983-, bage, fish and chips, roast leg of lamb Taylor Negron, 8:30 p.m. Thursday. 12, Palladium Music Club, 17580 Frazho and a champagne afterglow. Tickets are $150 for pre and Irish stew ($9.95). 2-10 p.m. 6606/ -.-"v. • •>',. March 12 ($9), and 8 p.m. and 10:30 Road, Roseville. $15 in advance. 19 and concert dinner, priority concert seating, champagne : Tuesday, March 17, Coden also appears ftJU-' ' 'A"'- p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14 ($12); older, (rock) (810) 7786404 afterglow and a $70 tax-deductible donation', $65 for a 10 pjn. Friday, March 13, Ubrary Pub, 9 pjn. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, Totally Unrehearsed Theatre, 8:30 p.m. -THE BLUES PARADE" 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21*,. OMara's. 2555 W. 12 Mile Road'(at Wednesday, March 18 ($4); Jim Oatlakls, With Johnnie Taylor, Clarence Carter, $45 center main floor concert ticket and a $20 tax- Cootidge Highway). Berkley. All ages. and older, 10 p.m. Saturday. March 14,. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 ($9), and Dorothy Moore and Lalimore, 8 p.m. deductible donation; or $15-$45 for the concert only. (248)3994750 Mount ChaJet, 4715 Woodwart Ave., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Friday; March 20, Fox Theatre, 2211 For more information, call (734) 647-2278. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older, (rock) . CATHIE RYAN March 20-21 ($12), at the club, 314 E. Woodward Ave., Detroit. $26 and (248)3494110/(248)549-2929 Lead singer of Cherish The Ladies, 8 p.m. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (734) 996-9080 $32.50. All ages, (blues) (248) 433- 45660 Mound Road, Utlca. $2. 21 and Lake Road, Commerce Township. Free. PURPUFUf Tuesday, March 17, The Ark, 316 S. SOUPY SALES 1515 older, (rock) (810) 731-1750 21 and older, (blues) (248) 360-7450 10 pjn. Saturday, March 14, Ubrary Main St., Ann Arbor. $13.50. All ages. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 13-14. BRIDGE FOOLISH MORTALS ROBERT JONES Pub, 35230 Central City Parkway. (Irish) (734) 761-1451 or Genitti's Hole-in-the-Wall, 108 E. Main 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, and http://www.a2ark.org 10 p.m. Friday, March 20, Library Pub, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Royal Westland. Free. 21 and older, (rock) St,, Northville. $50 Includes seven- Thursday, March 19-Saturday, March 21, TANGERINE TROUSERS 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. 21 Oak Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal (734)421-2250 course, family-style Italian dinner. (248) Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 Telegraph and older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 Oak. Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) RIGHTEOUS WMJ.Y 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Coyote Club, 3490522 Road (one block north of Five Mile THE FRINGE 9 pjn, Sunday, March 15, Memphis. IN. Saginaw, Pontiac. $3. 21 and older. SECOND CITY Road), Redford. $3. 21 and Older, (rock) 544-1141 With This Island Earth, 10 p.m. Friday, MIKE KJNQ BAND Smoke, 100 $. Main St., Royal Oak. ' " (248) 332-H0WL "Down River Dance,' 8 p.m. Wednesdays (313) 533-4477 March 20, Griffs Grill, 49 N. Saginaw. 10 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Library TRANSMISSION ($10), Thursdays ($10) and Sundays JONATHA BROOKE Free. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 543- •, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older. Pub. 42100 Grand River Ave., Nov). Free. With The Grip and Explosion Cerebral, 9 ($10), and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. With Kami Lyle and Uma, 8 p.m. 4300 (rock) (248) 334-9292 21 and Older, (rock) (248) 349-9110 p.m. Tuesday. March 17, as part of Mood Fridays ($17.50) and Saturdays Thursday, March 12, St. Andrew's Hall. SAINT ASHLEY FUNKTELUGENCE JOHN D. LAMB Indigo night at Bird of Paradise, 207 S. ($19.50), through spring? at the club. 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $18.50 in 10 pjn: Saturday, March 14, St. With Sugarbuzz, 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14. Ashley, Ann Arbor. Cover charge. 21 and 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) ' advance. All ages, (pop) (313) 961-MELT Andrew's Hall's Bums Room, 431E. Cross Street Station. 511W. Cross St., Mr. B's Farm, 24555 Nov) Road, Novi. older, (avant jazz/Irish) (734) 662-8310 965-2222 or http://www.961mett.com Congress. Detroit. $5.18 and older, THE YOUNG PUBUNERS BUSTER'S BLUES BAND Ypsilanti. Cover charge. 19 and older. Free. 21 and older, (pop) (248) 349- (attemapop) (313) 96144ELT or. Perform at 9 p.m. followed by the 10 10 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Coyote (funk) (734) 485-5050 7038 httpV/www.961rnelt *om p.m. screening of the film "The MUSEUMS AND TOURS Club, 1 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover LARRY GARNER AND THE BOOGALOO JONNYLANQ THESHJJEJ Commitments," Wednesday, March 18, BLUES BAND With G.B. Lelghton. 8 p.m. Friday. March With Flirt, The Reruns, the Scott "BEHIND THE SCENES* charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 332- Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. ;' 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, Memphis 13. Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Campbell Group. Advice for Addtets, Formerty known as 'Pubs and Clubs' pro HOWL Ferndale. $5. 18 and older. (Irish rock!} Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Pontiac. $17.50 in advance. All ages. Ring, Pat Supina (Mutants), and Richard vides adventures in dining and opens the CAELUM BUSS (248) 544-3030 or http://www.themag- Free. 21 and older; 9 p.m. Saturday, (blues) (248) 333-2362 or Cole (ex-Romantics), and rare film and doors to some of metro Detroit's land With Brilliant, Supra Argo, Atomic icbag.com March 14, Soup Kitchen Saloon, 1585 http://www.961melt.com video footage of claaaic Detroit bands, marks, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Numbers and American Mars, 8 p.m. Franklin St. (at Orleans), Detroit. Cover UOHTNIN'CREOLE as part of the CD reteaae party for Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit. $50 Saturday, March 14, as part of the charge. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 644- 10 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Library 'Motor City's Burning,* • SOifear retro Detroit Historical Society members, $60 Detroit Music Awards showcase at 4800/(313) 259-2643 Pub, 42100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. spective of Detroit rock. 8 pjn. Friday, r FOLK/BLUEGRA38 norvmembers. (313) 833-1405 Motor Lounge, 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck. JUUEGENEVIS 21 and older, (blues) (248) 349-9110 March 13. Magic Bag. 22920 Woodward CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM Cover charge. 21 and older, (variety) 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 13. Borders THE LOOK Ave.. Ferndale. $6.18 andoMer. LES BARKER ' 'Five Dresses from the Collection of 9313) 36^0080 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, The Ark, Books and Music, 45290 U tic a 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 20-21. (punk/rock) (248) 544-3030 or Diana, Princess of Wales." on display 10 DAWN CAMPBELL AND BLUE FUSION 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $12.50. All Boulevard, Utica. Free. All ages; 8-10 Union Lake Grill and Bar, 2280 Union >-. http://www.themagkbag£om a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sund3y, March 10 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Library ages. (734) 761-1451 or p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Espresso Lake Road, Commerce Township. Free. SISTER SEED 15. at the museum, 1221 N. Woodward Pub, 35230 Central City Parkway, http://www.a2ark.org Royale Caffe, 214 Main St., Ann Arbor. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 360-7450 Ave., Bloomfield Hills. $10 adults. $7 Westland. Free. 21 and. older; 9 p.m. 10 p.m. Friday, March 13, Coyote Club. Free. All ages, (pop) (810) 726- JERRY MACK AND THE TERRAPLANES PATTY LARKIN children ages 12 and younger, for "timed Friday. March 20, Memphis Smoke, 100 1 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 With Sister Seed, 8 p.m. Friday. March 8555/(734) 668-1838 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Fox and tickets" to the exhibit. (248) 645-3361 S. Main St., Royal Oak. Free. 21 and and older, (pop) (248) 332-HOWL 20, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.. GILLESPIE, RASMUSSEN AND RAFFOUL Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave., or http://www.cranbrook.edu / (248) older. (R&B) (734) 421-2250/(248) 543- ROW SIZE ANO REPfUZBfT . Ferndale. $13 in advance. 18 and older. 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 13-14, Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older, 645*666 4300 With Planet V featuring pis Jumpin' Jack (folk/pop) (248) 544-3030 or and Wednesday. March 18, Woody's (blues) (248) 6444800 HENRY FORD MUSEUM AND GREEN CATCH 22 Frost, Bryan Gee and M C. GQ, 10 p.m:' http://www.961melt.com Diner, 208 S. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. Free. MARCY PLAYGROUND FIELD VILLAGE 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Cross Street Friday. March 20. St. Andrew's HaB, 4^ THE NIELDS 21 and older; 9 p.m. Monday, March 16, With Jolene, 8 p.m. Friday, March 13. 'Family Fun Month" featuring hands-on Station, 511W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. E. Congress, Detroit. $5 in advance. 18 With Greg Greehway, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Four Green Fields. 30919 N. Woodward 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $8. activities such as a family radio show Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) (734) and older, (jungle) (313) 961-MELT or March 20, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Ave.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older; All ages, (alternative rock/roots rock) where they can produce and perform a 485-5050 http://www.961mett.com Arbor. $11. All ages, (folk/rock) (734) 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Bo's (248) 3354100 or radio play, classic cartoons and/or seri CHAIN REACTION SKREW 761-1451 or http://www.a2ark.org Bistro, 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 http://www.961melt.com als as part of "Automobile in American 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19. JD's and older, (acoustic rock) (248) 543- MASCHINA With Skinlab, Fall From Grace and TOM PAXTON Life* exhibit's drive-in theater. 'Making Macomb Theatre, 31 N. Walnut St., 6911/(248) 280-2902/(248) 338-6200 With A Deuce. 9:30 p.m. Friday, March Workhorse. 7 p.m. Friday, March 20r •> With Joel Mabus, 8 p.m. Friday, March Do and Having Fun* with puppet-making, Mount Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and GOVERNMENT HONEY 13, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann Majestic, 4140 Woodward Ave.. Detroit.'. 13, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. shadow puppetry, cat's cradle and paper older, (rock) (810) 465-5154 9 p.m. Sundays in March, Bullfrog Bar Arbor. $5.19 and older, (alternative $7 in advance. All ages, (goth/industrial $12.50. All ages. (734) 761-1451 or airplane-making, and "Take a Trip Down CHURCH OF THE OPEN BOTTLE and Grill, 15414 Telegraph Road (one rock) (734) 996-8555 metal) (313) 833^9700 http://www.a2ark.org Memory Lane* treasure hunt, weekends With Sector 7,10 p.m. Friday, March 13, block north of Five Mile Road), Redford. MEDICINE HAT SMASH MOUTH CLAUDIA SCHMIDT throughout March at the complex, Griff's Grill, 49 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $3. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 533-4477 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays in March, With Third Eye Blind. 7:30 p.m. Friday. T 8 p.m. Thursday. March 19, The Ark, 316 20900 Oakwood Boulevard (at Village Cover charged 21 and older, (rock) (248) BEN HARPER AND THE INNOCENT Bullfrog Bar and Grill. 15414 Telegraph March 13. State Theatre, 2115 S. Main St:, Ann Arbor. $12.50. All ages. Road, just west of the Southfield 334-9292 CRIMINALS Road (one block north of Five Mile Woodward Ave.. Oetrott. $19.50 in (734) 761-1451 Of Freeway, south of Michigan Avenue), CONSOLIDATED With Howling Diablos, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Road). Redford. Free. 21 and older, advance. All ages, (alternative rock/pop) http://www.a2ark.org Dearborn. $12.50 adults. $11.50 seniors With Daniel Cartier, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, State Theatre, 2115 (rock) (313) 5334477 (313) 961-5451 or ..' ' '?" JO 8ERRAPERE 62 and older. $6.25 for kids ages 5-12, March 19, The Shelter below St. Woodward Ave., Detroit. $20 in advance. MR. FREEDOM X http://www.961melt.com 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Royal and free for children younger than 5 and Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. All ages. (313) 961-5451 or 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Cross Street TODD SNIDER Oak Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal members. Group rates available. Museum $8 in advance. AH ages, (rock) (313) http://www.961melJ.com Station, 511 W. Cross St.. Ypsilanti. 8 p.m. Friday, March 13. Mill Street Oak. Free. 21 and older. (248) 544-1141 open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (313) 271- 961-MELT HASTINGS STREET BLUES BAND Cover charge. 19 and older, (rock) (734) Entry below Clutch Cargo's. 65 E. Huron. MATTWATROBA DANNY COX 1620 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Memphis 485-5050 Pontiac. $16 In advance. 18 and older. ; Celebrates release of CD "Live at the 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Royal Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. LEONARD MOON AND BONNE TEMPS (singer/songwriter) (248) 333-2362 or>! Ark," with a performance, 7:30-9:30 Oak Brewery, 216 E. Fourth St., Royal Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543- ROULLE http://www.961mett.com p.m. Friday, March 13, Borders Books Oak. Free. 21 and older; 7:30 p.m. POPULAR MUSIC 4300 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, Captain Tony's, JILLSOBULE and Music, 343CO Woodward Ave.. Friday, March 20, The Coffee Beanery. THE HATCHETMEN 30919 N. Woodward Ave., Royal Oak. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, The Ark, 316 Birmingham. Free. All ages. (248) 203- 307 Main St., Rochester. Free. AH ages. BACK DOOR BLUES BAND 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Moby Dick's, $3. 21 and older. (R&8) (248) 288-6388 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $11. All ages. :., 0005 (acoustic rock) (248) 544-1141/(248) 9 p.m. Friday, March 20, Soup Kitchen 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover MOONPtE FONTANA (pop) (734) 761-1451 or . '.y 650-3344 Saloon, 1585 Franklin St. (at Orleans). charge. 21 and older, (blues) (313) 581- 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Memphis http://www.a2ark.brg ,, CROCODILE DANCE Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. 3650 Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. STARLIGHT DRIFTERS (blues) (313) 259-2643 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Moby Dick's, HELIUM Free. 21 and older, (blues) (248) 543- 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Memphis ANN ARBOR COUNCIL FOR 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover BADJUJU With Aurora, 10 p.m. Friday, March 20, 4300 Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. - TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE'S charge. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 581- 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Moby Dick's, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann MUDPUPPY Free. 21 and older. (R&B) (248) 643 - INTERNATIONAL DANCE AND DINNER 3650 5452 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. Cover Arbor. $7 in advance. 19 and older. 9 p.m. Friday. March 13. as part of a 4300 An afternoon of International dancing. Charge. 21 and older, (rock) (313) 581- TOMMY D BAND (alternative rock) (734) 9968555 or Detroit Music Award Showcase at The STUN GUN and live music and dance instruction by 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Bistro 313, 3650 http://www.99music.com Attic, 11667 Jos. Campao, Hamtramck. Gaiata (2-4:30 p.m.), and a homemade 313 Walton 8oulevard. Pontiac. Free. 21 With HMR and Broken Sanity, 8 p.m. . BUGS BEDDOW BAND HOLY COWS Cover charge. 21 and older; 9 p.m. community dinner of Eastern European and older, (blues/rock) (248) 332-9100 Thursday, March 19, The Palladium !\ 9:30 p.m.-l:30 a.m. Wednesday. March With Dean Fertita, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Saturday, March 14. Fifth Avenue. 215 food (4:30-6 p.m.), Sunday, March 29, Musk: Club, 17580 frazho Road, • 18, Fifth Avenue Billiards, 105 W. Fifth THE DAMNED March 14. Blind Pig. 20&208 S. First W. Fifth Ave.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and Pitlsfleld Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Roseville. Cover charge. 18 arid older. -.> Ave.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and older, 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, St. Andrew's St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older, (roots older; 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 20»- Road (1/4 mile south of 1-94), Ann Arbor. (rock) (810) 7786404 •« (blues) (248) 542-9922 Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. $18 In rock) (734) 9964555 21, Sisko's on the Boulevard, 5855 •12. Reservations by Friday, March 20. CURTIS SUMTER PROJECT WITH CATHY NORMA JEAN BELL AND THE ALL advance. 18 and older, (punk) (313) HUMB Monroe Boulevard, Taylor. Cover charge. (248) 698-9527 or rbantle@bizservexom DAVIS STARS 961-MELT or http://www.961melt.com With Twist of Fate and Lord Paxton, 9 21 and older, (blues) (313) 365- DETROIT DANCE COLLECTIVE 9 p.m. Saturday. March 14, Carriage : 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and DISGUST p.m. Friday. March 13, JD's Macomb 4194/(248) 5429922/(313) 278-6340 'Countdown,* favorite works from the House's Blues Alley, 24200 Grand River Saturdays through June 27, Bacct With Corrosive, 10 p.m. Saturday. March Theatre. 31 N. Walnut St., Mount MYSTERY TRAIN WITH JIM MCCARTY dance company's modern dance reper to- Ave., Detroit. Free. 21 and older, (blues) Abbraccl, 40 W. Pike St.. Pontiac. Free. 14. Grifrs Grill, 49 N. Saginaw. Pontiac. Clemens. Cover charge. 18 and older. 10 p.m. Friday, March 20, Library Pub, fy, end preview of "The Unknown All ages, (variety) (248) 253-1300 Cover charge. 21 and older, (rock) (248) (313)535-3440 * V Sequxwe,* 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, the (rock) (810) 465-5154 35230 Central City Parkway, Westland. TANGERINE TROUSERS BENNY AND THE JETS 334 9292 . JILL JACK Free. 21 and older, (blues) (734) 421- Adray Theater, Mackenzie Fine Arts 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Sunrise 9 p.m. Sundays through April 26. Buck's DOMESTIC PROBLEMS 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Memphis 2250 Building, Henry Ford Community College, Sunset, 15222 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Place, 23845 W. Warren Road (one With Heavy Weather,.9:30 p.m. Thursday. Smoke, 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. STEVE NARDEUA oh Evergreen Road, south of Ford, Park. Free. 21 and older; 10 p.m. block east of Telegraph Road). Dearborn March 12. Blind Pig. 206-208 S. First Free. 21 'and order; 10 p.m. Thursday. 9 p.m, Wednesday, March 18, Fox and Dearborn. Sunday, March 15, Mount Chalet, 4715- > Heights. Free. 21 and older, (rock) (313) St., Ann Arbor. $4. 19 and older, (rock) March 19, Library Pub. 42100 Grand Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. ENOUSH COUNTRY DANCING Woodward Ave,, Royal Oak. Free. 21 and 274 6005 or (734) 9964555 River Ave., Nov). Free. 21 and older; 10 Bloomfield Hills. Free. 21 and older, Led by Eric Arnold and Don Theyken. Older, (pop/rock) (313) 822-6080/(248)' http://membefS.tripod.com/-BennyJet/ DUNQBEATLES p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 20-21, (blues) (248) 6444800 With live music by David West and Donna 54^2929 BETTER DAYS 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Bo's Bistro. Jimmy's. 123 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe NEVILLE BROTHERS Balrd, 7-9:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, TEXAS FLOOD 10 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Coyote 51 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Free. 21 and Farms. Free. 21 and older, (roots rock) With Take 6, 8 p.m. Saturday. March 14. Chapel Hili Condominium Clubhouse, Club, 1 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover older, (rock) (248) 3386200 (248) 6444800/(248) 3499110/(313) Hill Auditorium. 530 S. State St., Ann 9 p.m. Friday, March 13-Saturday, March 3350 Green Road (north of Plymouth charge. 21 and older, (rock) (248) 332- "ELVIS-THE CONCERT" 861-8101 , Arbor. $150 (Includes pre-concert dinner, 14, Bullfrog Bar and Grill, 15414 Road), Ann Arbor. $4; (734) 663- HOWL Featuring EMs's original tour cast with JtMMIE JACKSON AND THE BLUES priority concert seating, champagne Telegraph Road (one block north of Frvd 0744/(734) 662 5158 BIOHAZARD musical director/conductor Joe Guerclo CONNECTION afterglow and a $70 tax-deductible dona Mile Road), Redford. $3. 21 and older. '' BfNOtR-Fftf t CONTRA OANCE 7,p.m. Saturday, March 14. The and a 16-plece orchestra performing live 9 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Fox and tion). $65 (includes $45 center main (roots rock) (313) 5334477 '!* •With the Ann Arbor Rainbow Contra Palladium Music Club, 17580 Frazho on stage with a video-projected Elvis. 8 Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave,, floor concert ticket and a $20 tax- TW04TTAR TABWWACU '< Dancers and caller Joseph Pimentel. 2-5 Road, Roseville. $10 in advance. 18 and p.m. Friday. March 13, The Palace of Bloomfield Hills. Free! 21 end older. deductible donation), and $45, $45, With Fez, Immigrant Suns, The p.m. Sunday, March 15. Fellowship older, (metal) (810) 7786404 Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Dr. (1-75 (blues) (248) 644 4800 $24, and $15 for concert only, as part of Hentchmen. Spy Radio end The Room, Ann Arbor Friends Meeting House. BIZER BROTHERS end Lapeer Road), Auburn Hills. $25 and NIKKI JAMES AND THE the Ann Arbor Summer Festival's Annual Voiebeats, as part of a Motor City Musk; 1420 Hill St. (west of Washtenaw 9:30 p.m.-l:30 a.m. Fridays and $17.50.'AII ages. (Elvis) (248) 377-0100 Winter WarrrvUp Benefit. (734) 647- Awards showcase at 9 p.m. Friday, "' Avenveh Ann Arbor. $6, $5 students. FLAMETHROWERS Saturdays in March, Pages, 23621 or http://www.palacenet.com 2278 March 13. UH's, 2930 Jacob, (734) 76*6958 or yusuftfumlch.edu 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, Farmingtoh Road, Ferrriington. Free. 21 8 TON CREEK Union Lake Grill and Bar. 2280 Union 19 WHEELS Hamtramck. Cover charge. 21 end older.' and older, (pop) (248) 477-0099 10 p.m. Friday, Mwch 13, Kodiak Grill, (variety) (313) B7 54555 m •aJ v.-j-'- l> 1,-- WOF*) The Observer & JSccenfrto/THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1998 A* *\ ' \ "• ^- ' .- T' MOVIES :Uv- SV fe./*/s*KAsi-x>*''UWv 9 i X.*. Pei . .s !; '.•' -h' '•'•••i "All for one (Depardieu) as they touch upoh as we do. But he also made a Young actor Peter Sarsgaardha^ 'i I • TICKITS and one for all!" their key-character concerns of pledge to protect, saying more picked . up on many ofy a '•••. . PHASE T It used to be the forgiveness arid farting, : / than once, "I keep hoping that Malkovich's mannerisms, from< "'-"- -i battle cry of The Leonardo DiCaprip plays the Louis will grow into the king we his world-weary eyes to His] i r . slightly nasal voice which bub-1 J- ..' HP*^ - 4Q Three Muske dual role of twin kings. His Louis all wish him to be." . teers, Alexander is a horrible womanizer ^yho lets Wallace, who also wrote bles" with intensity even in whis-.} Dumas' chival his people starve ii\ the "let them "Braveheart," struggles with a pers. '*! ^ rous creations eat cake" tradition of French sometimes unwieldy script. The And Leonardo? Despite somej keeping France nobility, VVhen he eyes a beauti revelations aren't all that revela viewers' belief that the 22-year- '!>' i.4'-'-J whole during ful woman in the crowds, he tory. Even Porthos cries out at old actor is too cute to he truly . the tumultuous immediately sends her fiance to one point for more action and evil, he certainly engages in 17th; century. It the front lines and certain death. less plotting. some nasty behavior. He also JOHN This is Louis' big mistake. The does anadmirable job ih the MONAGHAN could also be the. But, as with his earlier work, '•I -. marketing cam- dead boy is' the son of Athos Wallace has a nice way of infus "Patty Duke" department where . < - f .. paign for "The (Malkovich), the most hot-head ing fact and fiction. He almost he must talk to himself during Man in the Iron Mask." . ed of the Musketeers, who now puts over Dumas' fanciful theory key scenes. i Romance! Intrigue! Comedy! becomes a sworn enemy of the that The Man in the;Iron Mask While the "Titanic" heartthrob Action! If the new movie doesn't King and anyone else who (a real-life French prisoner will deliver the female fans, the^ have all of its popular elements ;• stands in hi 8 way. incarcerated from 1669-1703) movie has enough.male bonding' spinning ih orbit, it does have When the Musketeers discover was the brother of Louis XIV, the and swashbuckling action, or at something else going for it: ' Spiritedadventure: Af/ios (JohnMalkovich, rich) teach that the.King's,twin brother last of the great French kings. least the promise of it, to maks, Superb performances. " es Philippe (tedhardopiCw PhilHppe is alive and locked, in a If you had asked me before "The Man in the Iron Mask" a / Gabriel Byrne as D'Artagnah. Matiin the Iron Mask." tower, his face concealed by an which of the Musketeer actors good old-fashioned date movie. John Malkovich, Jeremy Irons, iron mask, they hatch a plot to would impress me least, I would John Monaghan welcomes ^nd Gerard Depardieu as the talent. Yet writer/director Ran spark, as forced dialogue serves switch them. Of course, they'll have Said Gabriel Byrne. Yet he's your calls and comments. You aging Musketeers, You'd have to dall Wallace almost dbes. The to introduce the devout Aram is need .the help of old buddy the actor with the most presence can listen to him on Dave Dixon'sL be a complete dunderhead to early scenes especially lack (Irons) and the earthy Porthos P'Artagnan, who. stubbornly in "The Man in the Iron Mask;" Radio Show AM 1270, 8 p.m. to, botch a movie with this much heads the King's security force. you can barely take your eyes off midnight Saturdays. To leave, The conflict is a good one of him when he's on screen; John a voice mail message, dial because you know deep down There's also some clever acting (734) 953-2047 on a touch-tone D'Artagnan hates Louis as much in the role of Athos' son Raoul. phone, mailbox 1866. A sampling of what's playing at alternative movie theaters Ctiwil Gnenu$ WEDMKSIKU(Ktt) :,- SWEKIPCM '•'••'./* MiiMMiM*^ STAR WO (K) across metro Detroit as reviewed BlUUBMTffflt52OO0(Kn) hrgari mating da^ plus J J 2S •:;;«IBl(KI))': Irafe Oakland Mai IAMMARER(R) by John Monaghan. /V-(ft^«).*iwdiif'. WAGTtfDQCI) 24WIM706 rU/UER(PG) The Birmingham Theatre, vtimwuwMiisom COODWUHWTK(R) ANASTAStA(C) 211 S. Woodward (south of Cwto ?+' LZ-.'^ILJ'J'JS' ', Mi*i ** MM 1 •fff"* • & r ir.*sr:r,T. PWS^^W.J.^-W.WPIf^W' ^f^TTTTr The Observer & f?cc iw STREET SCENE not having product to leave with music frequently fills his car • The founding members of -A Kangol- them." riage-style Royal Oak home. A Redford-based pop band St. Ash Jtopped, cor- Since "Rhythm of Life" Wailin deacon's bench inside the door ley have decided that 1998 is the- duroy-weariiig has made, several lineup way holds a book about Wonder. year to take its music seriously. •..•• bluesman Jamea changes. Most notably the addi One of Wailin's first gigs was "We released a cassette^^ and an^ Wailin op^ns his tion of drummer McCarty, the with a jazz band in Ann Arbor. EP but we didn't do much witjr* journal. In it he son of Jim McCarty of Mystery From there he went on to a it," said bassist Jared Styles df^ reveals his inse- Train and 121:year-old guitarist rock/reggae band. It was during Royal Oak. "This one we'j^ curiUeSi his Lucas. the making of that industrial putting together packages fofi loves and his - "When I met Brett he was very • film he was introduced to the clubs and contacting the press." 2 CHRISTINA inner-most well versed in the blues. When blues through Floyd, one of his He is speaking of "Drivin FUOC0 thoughts. other kids were listening to rock, co-workers. ;'' :.'•',,''/•;'• Music For One" a collection o: •-•:• '•. ],' • .'•—" •. However/ he was listening to B.B. King or "I was, singing jazz and. R&B, eight upbeat pop songs, record we're, going to Albert King," said Wailin of and I thought I had to have a at The White Room studios irr have to take his word for it. Lucas/who is studying jazz at huskier, rougher voice (to sing: Detroit with Al Sutton and ; While in his 20s, he created his Wayne State University. the blues), But it actually does Robert East, and The Hardimari own; Orientals-style alphabet "When I first heard him play I work because I've always been' House in Highland with Kirk Rafter getting inta trouble with a was impressed. He still listens to; fond of being"expressive and and Eric Bleau; 'V glHfriend Nyho read through his new music though. He's really emotional.*; - Styles described it as an Celebrating release: Wailin-from left, bassist Kevin diligent about furthering himself: Besides his influences, Wailin; album .that St. Ashley can be ; These books, which Wailin has musically." . v;,V\ "',;:^-':'"';.•'•:••• doesn't reveal much else about. proud of thanks to^ the addition' kept since he Was 17, had a pro Floyd, guitaristBrettLucas, drummer Skeeip, singer vEach band member brings in a-; His childhood. He keeps his age of drummer Brian Perrone,-for-h found effect on her and his fans JamesWailin, andguitarist^Art^o«yMw5f6/i-^ record* different musical style. Bassist and the name of the high school merly of the bands Powner'so AB well. iFrom these journals, the ed its live CD at\MempHis Smoke in West Bloomfield. Floyd listen a to the Weather • he graduated fVom to himself y '•• Grove and Vietnam Prbrn, an LEONARDO DlCAI'RIO DRIVERS ADA//I INC OUI I Dl riRIORWWC IV it doesn't get niuch better than this!" Jim ftrgwsoB, KMSBTV "'TWILIGHT' ISGRIP- PINGLYSUSPENSEFUL. Paul Ne^nian is at the top of his form. Susan Sarandon and Gene Hackman are perfect,* Jde U)1*». krKC-7Y Sv* "••*• This Is Paul Nenman's finest M It) ll)( performance." tort) King. 1.4W MVC U\t ; "A MODERN THRILLER [RCDNMASK % WITH SUPERB PERFORMANCES L • X 11 ) 1 I M J'A by some of the best actors In the business." 1IWNMASK /fffrf) l^wts, MIC TWILIGHT iMNMUnVIKillm IWMNnRKV FnlKnllM iwwiMWW KKMMM IWUHi WIN A PASS FOR TWO wHMMUMR KUtWIIMWiWWWHWRTW™ PllmnnmliMMMiHMUMMM THiiWIW^HMIIilliWIPIIWHi H TO THIS E^mNG niM! JWflAtllllMNWl«lM»HNt«ttKCim (WW I3KK?F!5 m M^^^MMMW f^MtlM ^^^tfl^M hfi^ftM ^Mfeft Htt J^HfteV AMC LAURIl PARK AMC STERUNG CTR. BIRMINGHAM 8 MHRM^^Mf sW^^^W S^^W^^w •ii^^^^l ^www# ww OTJW nvy -i • » i'WZX CANTOR OLD ORCHARD SHOWCASE^', : Send your name and address on a postcard to; ^^WF^0 wW% ^mW% f v WmJ^ S^^VIw^^T^U W^MJ^p |MMJn *^WK^% O&E / IRON MASK, P.O. Box 1069, Birmingham, Ml 48012 imwmimom AMOtTfRtMOCmttMMMOHAIH OC CANTON jHOW ty mmm. wmm^m. •••^ HURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1998 B^W*'-^' ^ <^'^!'A H ^¼¾^ EATINQ OUT IN brings a t|it of Ireland to Troy THE SUBURBS |v ELEANOR HKAID CGrady't Irish Pvb ^nPClALWWTKB Where: 586 W. Big Beaver, Just in case you missed it, qr % With a 'things IiW fascina- Troy, (adjacent to the Drury lost the paper. Here are some 9? pon sweeping the nation, it was, Inn) (248) 524-4770. the restaurants we've recently only a matter of time until it hit; Hours: 11-2 a.m. Monday- visited: ['-.-; _"•_' « ": $roy in a big way. Big Beaver Saturday; noon to 1 a.m. Sun day • Mesquite Creek - Two Road, the city's main corridor, locations, 45260 Ford Road) Can JJecame home to O'Grady's Irish Menu: Irish theme, empha sis on fresh is"-best. Over 75 ton (734) 414-0100; and 7228 £ub on Wednesday, March 4, Ortonville Road, Clarkston, (248) ^ith ft grand opening benefiting menu items from Irish ape-: cialties to Hebrew National1 620-9300. Open 11:30 a,m. to 10 %• j^e Boys and Girls Club of Troy. :p'.m; Sunday-Thursday; 11:30 ( *• In addition to Irish, addiction award-winning corned beef to t a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. vi the escalating trend toward deep-dish Chicago-style pizza with crispy crust are home Menu; Steakhouse fart with Neighborhood pubs - informal great seafood. Mesquite Creek •il' gathering places for families and made.; - : ' ;>;.v. - .•'..-. Cost: Starters' and soups takes a Tex-Mex spin bri every fiends with good food at moder thing they do, and uses Certified ate prices. O'Grady'a in Troy $3-$7; burgers arid sandwich fbmbinea the beat of both with es $6-$8; Irish specialties $10; ' Angus Beef. Reservations: Sun chicken, seafood, beef and day-Thursday for parties of eight II £n Irish-American twist. : \- •v Irish specialties : such as ^ribs $8.50-$15, ^: or more. Credit Cards; All r* X majors accepted. Cos/,' $5-$12 i• Tl Corned Beef arid Cabbage, Mrs. ; Reservations: Not accept* lunch; $9-$27 dinner. Children** 3-. : ; : 0'GradyV Irish Lamb Stew; .&.'• -':• : ' -. •>:".•'"•; - X menu available. Entertain- .«! Shepherds Pie; and homemade \ Credit cards: All majors £rock*a-Leekie soup, a spin on accepted; menu Canton location - 7-11 the standard, .have star billing, p.rii. Wednesdays, The Hits plays fcut the rest of the menu soft pop^rock favorites. They per includes house-made items floor is carpeted in dominantly form 7-11 p.iri, Tuesdays and Americans like to eat, " green plaid accenting warm Thursdays at Clarkston location. I^This and'more is the half-mil* wpdd furnishings arid a wide-, Eating out is a treat, and if |ion dollar transformation of the open feeling. you're hungry for steaks or former Herahers Deli into a Tbe brainchild behind this seafood, comfortable Mesquite Neighborhood pub seating 190. gathering place is Brian Kramer, sun PHOTO BT JOB* STOMOAND Creek aims to please. Owned by friendly waitstaff questioned, partner and president of Gathering place: David Kramer (left to right), Chef Jim Bolton, Stuart Kramer, Brian Hussey of Ann Arbor and TDoesn't this look like an Irish O'Grady's with his father, Stu Mark Laramie of Plymouth, they art. Mom Diane is anxious to Diane Kramer, arid Brian Kramer at O'Grady's Irish Pub. Family-owned and oper pub?" I had to say, "No." But 1 just opened a second location in that'a hot negative. This is not greet - patrona and brother David ated,O'Grady's offers good food at moderate prices with an Irish-American twist Canton and are celebrating their publin and Americans want is learning the.pub business: fifth anniversary in Clarkston. This is a family-owned and oper fnore in "their^ pub atmosphere. ; won top award in Hebrew appeal to those preferring meat Paint Creek Cider Mill & hHoweyeV^there -are many' ated pub where an owner will be • MarVib's Bistro - . on-site, at all times.; ; National's contest on "how best less selections. Restaurant, for all the pointers 15800 Middlebelt, (between Five appealing "things Irish" about to cook corned beef" conducted in Bolton also lays claim to the on making it to perfection. Q'Grady's. ;:Guiriric(SS and,15 Since, 1992, Brian has worked NewYork. "best pizza in town." His three- Mile and Six Mile roads) Livo 6ther beers on tap get top billing. his way up from dishwasher to a nia, (734) 522-5600. Open 11 vice president of Duggans, part Menu items showcasing the flour dough crust is handmade On St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday, a.ml to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday; To complement, is a large 25- Guinness-flavored corned beef daily as is the pizza sauce from a March .17, it won't be lep- seat wooden bar, two double* ner iri'Payne's .Woodward Inn in are 6n the sandwich board. They 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Bar stays sided firepia'ces accenting cozy Berkley and Wobdy's, in Royal recipe originating in fano, Italy, rechauns youll see at O'Grady's.' open to 2 a.m.; closed to the pub- Oak. Stuart, recently retired are served with creamy cole slaw One topping not to be missed is Neighborhood folks will be lip Sundays, open for banquets. side roomsi with polished wood and a pickle spear. English fries hand-cut pepperoni. A five-top floors and three dart boards in a from, corporate life in Blue Cross leapin' to the music from WCSX- Menu: American regional cui Blue Shield, said he "always can be added for 95 cents. A cup ping large pizza is $16. FM 94.7 from 6 p.m. to midnight. sine with an Italian/French |ame room, also housing two of soup with any sandwich is Chef Jim is particularly proud pool tables. • ; wanted to own his own busi A live Irish band will also per influence. Cost: Lunch ranges ness." .. • ...;:'.'-;:]-', $2.25. A traditional corned beef of his perfected recipes for barbe form. A limited menu of corned from $4.95-$6.95; dinner $6.95 to .'Some Dublin pubs have a TV Reuben can be turned into cued baby back ribs, original beef and cabbage with mush ••; i for soccer fans. O'Grady's has 18 Jim Bolton, Oakland Commu- $13.95. Credit Cards: All majors lighter fare with turkey. Whole orchestration of Salmon with room potatoes, Irish stew and . accepted. Reservations: Not nec fed by five satellite dishes. Eight : nity College culinary, grad and turkeys are house-roasted and Honey Mustard and Planked different sports events can be former executive chef at the highly-touted O'Grady Pub essary, but advised on Fridays meat is pulled from the bone to White Fish. If imitation is the Burger will be offered. ajjftl Saturdays. Carryouts Avail patched on-premise simultane Embassy Suites in Livonia, make all turkey sandwiches. best form of flattery then the ously! Table seating is comfort directs O'Grady's kitchen turn An old Irish proverb states, able. Entertainment: Carl Lar "Just like the day after Thanks white fish makes the adage true. "Laughter is brightest where son and Ernie Horvath at the able at wood high tops or stan ing out 1,500 pounds of corned giving," Bolton quipped. Bolton credits his chef friend dard-size. A large portion of the beef weekly; His recipe recently food is best." In a new-age, that's piano bar, 12:30-2:30 p.m.-Mon- A number of menu items Randy Emert, executive chef at O'Grady's Irish Pub in Troy. day-Friday; 7-10 p.m. Monday- Tuesday; 7 p.m. to midnight RESTAURANT SPECIALS Wednesday-Saturday. Like her father, comedian Marvin Welch, : - Restaurant Specials lists menu in Westland. For more informa $19.95. A deposit will be Ave. (between William and Lib tality Studies student scholar Susan Anastasiou, who named her restaurant Marvin's Bistro specials, anniversaries and other tion about "Dine Out Detroit," or required for a reservation. erty). ship. Event begins 5 p.m. fol special events. Tb be-included, fax a complete list of participating The restaurant serves moder lowed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. in his honor, enjoys entertaining, MARVIN'S BISTRO but she's a food person. or send information to Keely restaurants, call (248) 545-1435, St. Patrick's Day specials, ately-priced Mexican regional Tickets $35 per person, call (313) ytygonik, Entertainment Editor, or (800) 627-7769. corned beef & cabbage, Irish specialties, and is open for seven 845-9651. Observer & Eccentric Newspa HVERLY wut ejaa stew, spinach fettuccine with days a week, and is scheduled to pers, 86261 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Will mark their 10th anniver sauteed shrimp, old-fashioned begin offering lunch soon. MI or call (7$4) 953-2206. You sary on Monday, March 16. The cabbage soup, green beer and "People will see; our new place can also e-mail information to restaurant on Southfield Road Irish creme cheefte cake. Entree is vibrantly different," a aid liw8yonih®oe,homecomm.net (just north of 13 Mile Road) in prices range from $9.95 to owner Dennis Serras. The pri *D«NiOUTDfTROir Beverly Hills will serve compli $13.95. Piano bar will be Open vate party room is gone, and an •^ f Will give metro Detroit area mentary hora d'oeuvres in the, during lunch and dinner, 16800 immense tree dominates Arriba's tesidents the opportunity to evening to celebrate their Middlebelt, Livonia (734) 522- larger dining area. "It's like ¢^¾¾^¾¾) fight AIDS by doing something anniversary , arid owners Bill 6600. being in the courtyard of a Mexi ^¾ can villa," said Serras. For reser they frequently do: going out to and Judi Roberts will meet cus HERO'S ROAST BEEF ft SPIRITS tomers. Call (248) 642-2355 for vations and information, call Show V '«&*•" '•..-''•,-••:••"'' St. Patrick's Day specials (734)662-8485. Craft & Collectible Show v^Over 100 metro Detroit area information. The Beyerly Hills include corned beef & cabbage, Restaurants from nearly 40 cities Grill serves breakfast, lunch and corned beef sandwiches, Irish HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bakers of Milford will participate in the third dinner seyen days a week. The stew, 36685 Plymouth Road, "Yesterday's Memories and annual T)ine Out Detroit* bene Roberts also own 220, Edison's ^01118,(734)425-1830. Tomorrow's Dreams," an evening 2025 Milford Road, Mllford fit Friday, March 13. . Local and Streetside Seafood, all in of dining and entertaining Sat SUNDAY restaurants will donate 10 per downtown Birmingham. ARRIBA RESTAURANT urday, April 4 in the Student cent of that day's lunch and din- New restaurant opened March Center, 6101 Evergreen, Dear WAIU:W BOTtFORblNN 10 in the former Maude's in tier sales to the'Midwest AIDS St. Patrick's Day buffet featur born. Fund-raiser for the Hospi 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, Prevention' Project) Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor on Fourth ing Irish soda bread, roasted Admission $ 2 - I on IM O < AI I 2Jti urn, largest non-profit AIDS educa lamb, chicken and ham pie, fish ]mmtn tion organization. Participating cakes, Colcannon arid other Irish •si—wmmmmmmn——«•M ^ JB'dfc restaurants include Sweet Lor specialties served 6-8 p.m. Tries-; raine's in Southfielcl, Fohte • STEAKHOUSE 537.56(H) f day, March 17, 28000 Grand - 17831 F>rtUI w nil* -*^r >»r— • . !•...»••.. r ,| TT *;» )f iaMiiiitaai