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OPINION Let them speak: There are arguments on both sides for Cox of the Garfield Elemen • David Cox was chosen tary School controversy. Monday to fill a vacancy on , The Livonia school super the Westland City Council. intendent should listen to Cox will step down as all involved./A1A Wayne-Westland school board president.
BY DARRELL CLEM COMMUNITY LIFE STAFF WRITER , [email protected] With his family and his Bible in tow, Monopoly, anyone? You David Cox came ready to be sworn in can buy Boardwalk, put Monday if chosen as interim appointee up four hotels, even skip for a Westland City Council post. He wasn't disappointed. Go while playing a life- Cox, widely rumored as a front-run sized version of Monopoly ner, clinched a six-month appointment at Prince of Peace Luther to a seat that became vacant when for mer Councilman Charles Pickering an-Church this week- stepped down April 30. end./Bl As expected, Cox, 41, won the post following a split Westland City Council vote. "I'm humbled and honored," Cox said after Monday's meeting. AT HOME STATT PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY Water's great: Enrique Pardo and son Evian, 5, of Westland spend time in the Bailey Center See related story, Page A4 "" Cultivating interest: Tour pool. Below, Marissa Johnson, .7, tries out the slide at the municipal pool. He immediately went to work, join visitors will see that area ing his colleagues for a post-meeting, gardeners raise more closed-door session on a legal matter. than beautyjn their yards Plucked from 10 candidates who and gardens./010 sought the job, Cox will return to a Folks find the living is easy council that he left in 1995. He was ousted by voters after serving a two- year term. BY JULIE BROWN in Dearborn, is tall enough this year His appointment gives him incum ENTERTAINMENT STAFF WRITER to use the slide. "She's pretty excit [email protected] bent status as he prepares for a full- ed," said Bobosky, who's been coming fledged council campaign this fall. onday was officially the first to the pool for the three years she's Music: Mudpuppy featur Council members who supported day of summer, and the lived in Westland. She and her hus ing Paul Randolph, a Cox's appointment say he has matured crovrds «t the Bailey Center band own a commercial cleaning M and become less combative than he was Southfield High School pool were a good indicator of the time business in Plymouth. four years ago. of year. "She loves coming here," she said of graduate, has a lot .po eel-, "He's really the most qualified,'' Mario Bobosky of Westland came to Marissa. "She couldn't wait to come council President Sandra Cicirelli said ebrate these days. It just the pool with her sister, Marissa here today. It is nice." after the meeting. "He is dedicated to Johnson, 7. "Just taking care of her In the pool, Gail Streit of Mears, released a live album, the community, and he knows the job. today, actually. She came with me Mich., was with granddaughters "One Night Only," and We won't have to train him." last year to the pool." Christa and Alyssa Genovese. "I'm Cicirelli also said Cox has impressed now it's part of a national Marissa, who attends grade school advertising . - Please see UVINQ, A3 her'as a three-year Wayne-Westland campaign. /El Please see COX, A4 Festival: The three-day ^fiv^T Tcfnnrf Ff> INDEX Riding along: Austin Stoj'm of • Obituaries A6 '99~festival fun awaits Westland enjoys • Classified Index F5 a summer day Real Estate F5 BY JULIE BROWN dusk Sunday, July 4, will wrap things at the Garden ; STAFF WRITER up. [email protected] Crossword G2 "We're looking forward to a reairy (-S^ity Jaycees' Jobs G5 From June 30 through July 4, the good festival. I think it's a really good carnival. Sum Home & Service H6 cry, "There's nothing to do," won't asset," said Sue Haslacker of Westland, mer fun contin Automotive J3 apply in Westland. The annual West- festival secretary. "It brings people ues June 30 land Summer Festival will bring fun out.'' • Opinion A14-15 through July 4 for old and young. She and other organizers are hoping with the West- • Calendar B4 Rides aren't the only source of fun. and praying for good weather. "We CI Highlights include a parade 7 p.m. really enjoy it and everybody has fun," land Summer. • Sports Festival. • Real Estate Fl Wednesday, June 30, beginning at Haslacker said of the festival, which Ford and Wildwood and proceeding she pegged as approximately 29 years west on Ford "to City Hall. Fireworks at SUfF nil'TOM BRVtS Please see FESTIVAL, A3 Mm •mill HOW TO REACH US —» Future of south-end city fire station in jeopardy Newsrooml 734-9W-2104 Newsroom Fax 734-591-7279 BY DARRELL CLEM J That's five people from a total population of 3,353. But officials say the fire station plan, which also E-mail: tyachmanOoe.homecomnvrMt, STAFF WRfTF.R he said. would include an adjacent park and an in-house dclemOoe.homecomm.net Nigntline/S'ports: 734-953-2104 What's more, city officials say the figures are office for a part-time community police officer - is Reader Comment Line; 734-953-2042 A minor glitch in population figures could scuttle wrong. now in jeopardy. "It's a minor glitch," Gilbert said, "but it's keeping Classified Advertising: 734-591-0900 plans for a long-awaited fire station on Westland's southeast side, city officials said Wednesday. the fire station from being built." 'Shocked and shaken' Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 The problem could have even larger ramifications The new station would be built using $1 million in John Franklin, vice president of the Southeast Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 by hindering efforts to revitalize south-end neighbor federal dollars. The city had hoped to start construc Westland Homeowners Association, voiced dismay hoods, officials said. tion this summer on the southeast corner of Annapo over the latest developments. "We're going to keep fighting this until we right the lis and Irene, in a Carver subdivision area where new "I'm really shocked and shaken with the fineness of wrong," Fire Chief Mark Neal vowed Wednesday. housing has started to emerge for the first time in 25 the line with which the (federal) decision was made."' The problem has arisen because federal rules indi years. said Franklin, who is also president of the YVestlnnd cate that the southeast end has five people too many The station would sei've nn area bound by Merri- Housing Commission above the low- to moderate-income threshold, said man, Inkster, Annapolis nnd Van Born roads - a sec City officials learned of the problem in a now letter James Gilbert, Westland community tion of town geographically separate from the rest of .5^74 10011 5 development/housing director. Westland. 1 I'icnsc see JEOPARDY, A2 ^--3 . \. WM ^ ^.....,. ..^/:.-- { T AJ*W» The Obtervtr A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 votes to BY MAftU CHESTOEY the high cost of implementing it. plans to build four classrooms onto The plan to build the addition will STArfWims Mch««tii«y#o*.hoiAecoiiuajiet However, if times - and thinking - Garfield at a cost of $800,000 will pro surface once again .at the board level LIVONIA SCHOOLS change and a groundswell develops in ceed into the next, bid process stage, sometime in late August or thereafter, support of a grade reconfiguration, then when building plans are discussed. Building four more classrooms onto but with an added caveat from Watson. and ways to alleviate the space crunch Qarfield Elementary is not a "done deal" Johnson always can open once again as "If the board chooses hot to add on, we "It will automatically come up for dis an elementary, said Superintendent cussion in the normal course of doing in southwest Livonia. yet, but closing Johnson Elementary ia. can do nothing," Watson said. "If they She claimed the district's defense of ; Neighborhood opposition to the John Ken Watson. don't want the addition, we can put the business," Watson said. "This is an emo "I don't disagree with Timmons," Wat tional issue." the decision rested on its "interpretation son closing surfaced recently, but no one money in the bank. There is some logic of a couple of phrases" in a citizens' spoke out against the plan at Monday's son said. * Johnson can be reopened at to not doing a building addition. They another time if this (grade change) Building plan petition, and not on any explanation of school board meeting. (students) can tough it out (in cramped why the decision was made. , Only one trustee on the Livonia Board becomes a priority." quarters)." At Monday's meeting, trustee Patrick Nalley said he is willing to reopen talks Watson previously had said some of Education, Ken Timmons, voted Residents close to the school have words used in the petition were "dis against closing the school on Ann Arbor Three possibilities urged the district to reconsider its on the construction plan. Watson cited three ways the closed "I wasn't aware of the opposition until criminatory" and a "euphemism against Trail. The district decided to close John entire solution to easing overcrowded minorities and low-income families" son and move students and staff to Low elementary school still can be used by conditions in southwest Livonia schools. May or June," Nalley said. Livonia Public Schools: •- Jackie McParlane was the only with school-age children who are bused ell in September 2000 due to overcrowd Instead of creating a bigger Garfield, to Garfield from Westland. ing. The vote was 6-1. • It can be leased to a county special they have asked the district to either Garfield resident to speak out against education program. change school boundaries, or tack the the plan at Monday's meeting." She McParlane, a Garfield resident, criti To ease, the space crunch in southwest cized this tactic, calling it an "inappro Livonia, Timmons said he still prefers a • It can be leased to a private day extra classrooms onto Johnson, which urged the trustees table the issue for • care provider. with Monday's vote has now become a further input from the Garfield commu priate and unprofessional" attack on major overhaul of district schools, district residents who "have the right to putting grades K-5 in the elementary • It can open as a "Jackson Center* moot point. nity. West," a center for preschool/day care. The district has made no recommen "There's a lot of unhappy people in speak up without being unduly schools and grades 6-8 in the middle attacked." schools. Randy Liepa, assistant superinten dation to change school boundaries, the south end," she said. School administrators generally back dent for business) estimates the move Watson said. Kirsten Galka, newly elected trustee this change for educational reasons, but may cost up to $200,000. "There's been no wide grassroots who succeeds trustee James Watters on "It's unfair to be called racist and dis have not embraced it for two basic rea Just to the east, and related to the movement to change boundaries at the the board July 1, asked the trustees to criminatory," she said. "It's so far from sons: Lack of community support, and same student crunch, controversial 22 elementaries, Watson said. re-examine both the closing of Johnson the truth." Jeopardy from page Al Rise from page Al fr,om the Detroit-based office of based on that kind of margin of Association and a nonprofit It takes firefighters an average Anderson said the new rates will Thomas' administration has the U.S. Department of Housing error," Gilbert said. church group, People's Commu of eight minutes to reach the strap some residents. indicated that Westland water- and Urban Development. Secondly, city officials could nity Hope For Homes. south end from the closest fire But a council majority, voicing sewer rates will remain compa However, the city is respond request a new population count The latter group has already station at Palmer and North- frustration, said they saw no rable to those of neighboring ing with documents pointing out to prove what they say they sold new and renovated south- gate. Neal said a new station alternative to approving the communities. several key issues. already know - that the percent end homes after being led to would cut the response time to rates. The mayor also said the city's For one, federal officials origi age of low- and moderate-income believe that a neighborhood fire less than four minutes. There's really no recourse," pledge to address federal clean- nally said more than 40.34 per residents has grown since 1990 station would be built. Already, the rest of Westland Griffin said. water measures should keep cent of south-end residents had and would meet federal guide "One of our selling features to can be reached on average in lit He was joined by colleagues Feikens from imposing a court- to fall within low- to moderate- lines, anyway. attract new families into this tle more than four minutes, and Sandra Cicirelli, Sharon Scott ordered plan. income guidelines - a threshold To support their arguments, area has been the new develop Gilbert said he hopes federal and Justine Barns after Mayor "I don't think he'll hurt us," the neighborhood met. city officials have sent docu ment of the fire station as well officials will realize the need to Thomas warned that using gen Thomas said during a study ses HUD officials later imposed a ments to HUD and to U.S. Rep. as the community park that will provide the same*»Ievel of ser eral city revenues to pay for sion that preceded Monday's reg 40.5 percent figure - a threshold Lynn Rivers, D-Ann Arbor, who be situated adjacent to the fire vices to south-end residents. water-sewer costs could lead to ular business meeting. "He has the area failed by just five resi represents Westland. station," the Rev. John Hearn "Otherwise," he said, "it's layoffs of police officers and fire got the power to do it, and he dents based on 1990 U.S. Census The city is bolstered by letters wrote in a letter to Gilbert on almost discrimination." fighters. has got the kind of attitude that figures, Gilbert said. from the politically active South behalf of People's Community Local officials remain hopeful Without directly naming he would." "If s a farce to deny something east Westland Homeowners Hope For Homes. 'that HUD will release money for Anderson and LeBlanc, Cicirelli the project after reviewing new charged that rate-hike oppo Thomas had expressed fears Lives at stake city documentation. nents acted in an "irresponsible" that ignoring federal clean-water- READER SERVICE LINES Fire Chief Neal said the new Said Gilbert: "HUD could cor manner, and she accused them measures-would result not only station could mean the differ rect the problem with the data of putting political careers ahead in higher water-sewer rates - ence in saving lives. Consider: we've provided." of good decision-making. but potential court-ordered fines Observer Newsroom E-Mail LeBlanc later fired back that of$260,000ormore. Cicirelli's remark was unfound >• Readers can submit story suggestions, reactions to stories, letters to the editor ed. "I didn't care for it," he said. or make general comments-toany member of our news staff through E-Mail via the Internet at the following address: * s c h A —J&J— newsroomGoeonline.com. nBOOK S a«! GIFTS ROOFING ...is an Orthodox shop —• HHt tM> Mm*. «iu fc, W UM4 •-i Homeline: 734-953-2020 featuring Literature and 1-600-45^9455 or 248-673-7663 Ufestlano ©bseruer \. Vtott our wabaH* *t wwwJroomvg.co m (USPSSW-MO) • . > Open houses and new developments in your area. Religious Items from if»d r»qu—t your FREE ESTIMATE otvOfW. PlttahKl avwy Suiday and thurtttay by ObMtvsr & Eccwttric* N«wt The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 <*>** 8TATT Fwm» IT TOM HAWLIT Pool's cool: Gail Streit relaxes with granddaughters Alyssa, 7, (left) and ChristaGenovese, 10, of Westland. Streit was visiting from Mears, Mich. At right, Garden City's Dorinda Joseph enjoys time with daughters Gabfielle,'4, (front) and Abigail, 18 months, at Central City Park's Imagination Playstation. Living from page Al down here visiting," Streit said, "I think they just know it's after making her way to the hot." pool's edge. The girls were eager The pool gets field trips of 60, to visit the pool. McPartlin said, and can accom "I love it. It's great," she said. modate up to 200. Birthday par "It's very refreshing." Streit ties are popular, as are middle plans to take her granddaugh school Teen Nights 8-9:30 p.m. ters back up North with her for a Tuesdays. "There's a DJ playing •visit. music." The pool crowd was no sur The swimming and splashing prise to Jimmy McPartlin of wasn't the only fun in the area. Westland, head lifeguard. "We've ' The Imagination Playstation at been open full time.the last Central City Park attracted visi week," he said Monday. "The tors looking for fun on shore. (What a deal!) weekends are always busy." "It's a nice day to get out of the The second session, 4:30-7:30 house, enjoy the weather," said p.m., has been busy, he said, Dorinda Joseph of Garden City, although the 12:30-3:30 p.m. ses pushing daughters, Gabrielle, 4, sion is usually busier, due to the and Abigail, 18 months, on the heat. The pool has been attract swings. : ing kids age3 7-13, "guys and •-- 0*£° \-N Dorinda Joseph has heard on 1 girls both with their parents." the TV about it being the start of U/KS^ ^ ^T^j* - j -\^ The 1999 John Glenn High summer. She was eager to get : School graduate wasn't sure peo outdoors. ~ * ^:^-¾¾^ ple knew Monday was the start "Before we know it, it'll be of summer. winter," she said. %%&?? Festival from page Al old. always have lots and lots of Board chairman Ken Mehl people." agreed that weather matters. A related event, a Quality "Any time you've got bad Movers Benefit Car Fest and weather, it obviously ruins it," SwapMeet, will be 10 a.m. to 5 hejsaid. p.m. Saturday, July 3, with net "It's just a way to give some proceeds to benefit local chari thing back to the community," ties. The sponsor is the United Mehl said of his involvement Street Machine with the festival. "I just think Association/Customs and Rods. it's good to have the people Setup time is 8-10 a.m. come out and know they're At the festival, the Fun & having a good time." Games Show for kids will be The event is~r6w-cost, he Saturday and Sunday, July 3- added. 4. Shows will be noon, 1:15 The stage and other attrac p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and tions will be placed in Central 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1:15 City Park, behind the Bailey p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 5:30 Center on Carlson, with the p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Vegas area on the tennis courts TV actor/performer George under a tent. Young and assistant Carol "A lot of work," Haslacker Kaye will present a show with said. "We are all volunteers. cash and prizes, based on TV Nobody gets paid for anything game shows. we do." Magic Illusions of Dyna-Mike Her husband, festival chair the Magician will also be fea man Charlie, has a name for it. tured. "He calls it the gruntwork, and . Those events bring people that's what he does." she said. out, Haslacker said, as does the The committee includes the entertainment. This year's fes Haslackers, Mehl and Dennis tival lineup includes: LeMaitre, Don Begarowicz, • Benny and the Jets, 7-11 Gary Bulson, Sam Corrado, p.m. Wednesday, June 30, Joan Dressier, Pam Martin, (oldies, classic rock); Gerry Huber, Tim Warren, • RPM, 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Michaeline WardA Cheryl July 1, (pop and classic rock); Burda, Barb PolicTTand Bob • The Jacob Ramig Band, Men's Sportswear, Kosowski, Westland parks and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, July 2, recreation director and adviser • (polka music); for the festival. '"••;; • Bobby Lewis & the Crack Dress Shirts and Ties "He's kind of like our city er Jack Band, 7-11 p.m*. Friday, liaison," Haslacker said of July 2, (various); Kosowski. The first festival • Josh Gracin, 3-5 p.m. Sat chairwoman was Gail McK- urday, July 3, (country); Clearance night, now an 18th District • Phil Graham Trio, 6:30- Court judge. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, The weekend days are partic Bailey Center, (easy listening); ularly busy, with events such • Art-of-Fact, 7-11 p.m. Sat as the kids' picnic for age 9 and urday, July 3, (various); under, 10 a.m. to noon Satur • JC Band, 1:30-4:30 p.m. day, July 3, sponsored by the Sunday, July 4, (oldies, classic Civitans. The free Methodist rock); Church~Kas a 9 a~Tm. Sunday, • Lonestar Dancers, 6-9 p.m. July 4, worship service at the Sunday, July 4, (country danc festival. ing); Haslacker anticipates draw • Young Country, 7-11 p.m. ing some 250,000 people over Sunday, July 4. 'Savings off original pnces of selected sfyfes. No adjustments made on pnpr purchases the course of the festival. 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Tfce Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 10 seek council seats Proud moment BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER dtlem©o«.homecomm.net CITY HALL rTen candidates beat Tuesday's deadline for entering the 1999; Westland City Council race - afternoon. setting the stage for the first council primary elec Under terms of the city charter, a Sept. 14 pri tion in eight years. mary election will be held if nine or more candi Fourcouncil members will be elected. dates remain in the race. Westland City Clerk Patricia Gibbons confirmed A primary would narrow the field to eight candi that 10 people beat the filing deadline: incumbents dates, who would square off in the Nov. 2 general Glenn Anderson and Charles "Trav" Griffin, new election. appointee David Cox, and council hopefuls James The top three vote-getters will win four-year Ohuck, Debra Fowlkes, James Godbout, David terms. The fourth-place finisher will get a two-year James, Michael Kehrer, Michael Rintz and term. ' Dorothy Smith. Council positions pay $11,450 a year. However, Gibbons said it's still possible that Some turnover is certain this year after an earli some candidates could fall by the wayside for two er announcement by veteran legislator Justine reasons: Barns that she wouldn't be seeking re-election. • They can choose to withdraw from the race Councilman Charles Pickering made a similar until 4 p.m. Friday. decision but stepped down April 30, creating a • They will be eliminated if their nominating vacancy filled Monday by Cox. petitions contain less than 201 signatures of regis Council members elected this year will join tered voters. . holdovers Sandra Cicirelli, Richard LeBlanc and Gibbons' office was checking petitions Tuesday Sharon Scott. Cox from page Al STATF PHOTO BY PAUL HUXSCHMAN* school board member. Glenn Anderson and Richard Cox confirmed Monday that he LeBlanc voted against Cox Family affair: Alisa Barney of Westland gets some special recognition from her will avoid "a conflict of interest by because they preferred other daughter, Kailee, 10 months, and husband Josh following commencement, as . resigning his school board post - candidates, but they didn't criti her family looks on. Graduation was recently.held for the Starkweather Center the presidency - when the board cize his selection. of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. next meets on July 12. Rather, LeBlanc-said, "I think .. His departure will create a that we'll be able to work togeth vacancy and force the school er just fine." board to find its own appointee. And, Anderson personally Cox will keep his job as Romu extended an invitation to Cox to lus deputy mayor. join the council for Monday's Woman loved kids, community On Monday, Cicirelli conceded closed session. after the meeting that she was Cox asked former City Clerk Carol Ann woman. For many years, she ondly, her love for all children, widely viewed as the fourth vote Diane Fritz to issue the oath of Germain of worked behind the sceries-to particularly her own'four whom that Cox needed to grab the office while he stood with his Garden City organize the annual Christmas" she nurtured." council appointment. Cox drew wife, Jeanie, and their son, had a "tremen exhibition for Garden City ele During her six years with the expected support from council Ryan. Family members includ David Cox dous gift of giv mentary schools. Westland YAP, Germain han members Sharon Scott, Justine ing Cox's mother watched from Notably, all five male candi ing of herself to She obtained her bachelor's dled clerical, bookkeeping and Barns and Charles Trav" Grif the audience and joined in the 4 dates received nominations hei family, job client assessments as well as fin. applause for him. degree in 'social work from while none of the five women and her Madonna University and then designing program fliers and "It has been nerve-wracking I Cox won his appointment in Germain applicants did. Cicirelli said friends," said worked as a volunteer and later "keeping everything running think for the last couple of the first round of voting by coun after the meeting that it was a a clerical assistance under Bow smoothly," Bowman said. weeks," Scott said of the process cil members, ascending to the Ronaele Bowman, who was incidence she didn't even man with the Garden City Youth Born July 29, 1950, in Detroit, leading up to Cox's appointment. post more swiftly than some had supervisor in the Garden City notice until asked about it. Assistance Program, which pro-' she was a 19-year Garden City predicted. LeBlanc, for one, had and Westland Youth Assistance As expected, council members Council members last Wednes vides counseling and mentoring resident. She also served as a speculated that it coufd take the Programs.. » day concluded interviews with services for youths 7-16. head coach for the Garden City council some time to reach a con Germain, 48, died Monday all 10 candidates. Chargers cheerleading squad, sensus. after battling cancer for several When Bowman was hired as Cox, meanwhile, said he has years. Services were this after the Westland YAP director sev and was a member of St. Cox's win precluded a council several issues he'd like to help noon (Thursday) from the John eral years ago, she brought Ger Raphael Catholic Church. Mature drivers vote on four other nominees: resolve. As a top priority, he N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, main with her as her program James Godbout and Michael Survivors include: sons, Mark cited issues such as whether the Garden City. Burial was in assistant. and home Kehrer, suggested by Anderson, and Robert; daughters Miranda city should build a new city hall Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Bowman said of Germain: and Trisha; and parents, Patri and Michael Rintz and James and renovate fire stations. Rock. The Rev. Edward Prus Chuck, nominated by LeBlanc. "The two things that stand out cia and Robert Robinson. owners fit into officiated. most about Carol are her pleas Contributions may be donated- Germain was active for many ant, that she was always smil to the Karmanos Cancer Insti our group. years in the Garden City Figure ing, easy to get along with, look tute or the educational fund for Skating Club, serving on its ing for the best in everyone, Miranda and Patricia Germain.""~~ NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION board and its publicity chair being the peacemaker, and sec nstire your car, home or FOR • mobile home with us, CITY PRIMARY ELECTION 9 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,1999 through Auto-Owners TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GARDEN CITY- Insurance Company, and save WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN/ money with their Group Notice is hereby given that July-6, 1999 is the last day to register to.vote or change your address for the above stated election. Program. 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"The big BY KEN ABRAMCZYK remain unchanged and are effec STAFF WRITER "At Warren Valley, sometimes. keep it at $2 was approved oh a "when the opportunity presents" ger issue is the existing fees are kAbnunczykdoe.homecomm.net tive for Bell'Creek, Cass Benton, it takes a week or two to clean, 8-5 vote. Commission Vice Chair itself. nearly 50 percent lower than any Helms Haven, Inkster, Lola Val because it is in a flood plain," Kay Beard, D-Westland, and "There are times we have to. other water park in our area," Wayne County commissioners ley, Merriman Hollow, Nankin, Coleman said. Commissiorier John Sullivan, D- rely on a code of honor/ Cole Coleman aaid. Any fee reduction approved a new fee schedule NoithviHe, Falkland, Parr, Ply These fee reducuons~w!irbe~ Wayne, who-repTeaehts^Canton, man said. * would result in less revenue, that will allow Parks Director mouth Riverside, Warrendale, "prominently displayed and uni voted for Parker's amendment, Coleman said. Hurley Coleman to reduce green Waterford and Wilcox. formly applied," the ordinance while Commissioners Lyn Parker also asked for a $1 off fees at the county's two golf Canoe rentals for use from states. A record will be main Bankes, R-Livonia, and Kath for each individual in a group of . Parker's amendment on the coforoes or other park fees by up Newburgh to Merriman are $18, tained to examine the effective-- leen Husk,. R-Redford, supported eight or more for admission to Chandler fees was sent to the to 50 percent at times when the while Newburgh-to-Nankin Mills ness of a fee reduction. McNamara's recommendation by the Chandler Park Family commission's Committee on public's usage may decline due to and Nankin-to-Merriman rentals Coleman said later that other voting against Parker's amend Aquatic Park in Detroit. Parker Ways and Means for study, soggy conditions after rain are $10. golf courses also have special ment. said he was concerned about the while the proposed fees for boat storms. Coleman told commissioners reduced rates in the fall. ' Coleman "told commissioners $4 weekday price for children slips at Elizabeth Park in Tren Commissioners acted on a rec fees could be reduced as an McNamara and Coleman had the fees were posted at the and was looking for a way to ton were sent to the Committee ommendation on June 17 from incentive to draw golfers after wanted to reduce a nonresident - Inkster Valley Golf Course in the accommodate larger groups of on Roads, Airports and Public Courity Executive Edward heavy rainstorms. That may fee for the county's two golf cities of Inkster and Westland people: Services. The "remainin,g fees McNamara that calls for $25 in attract-more golfers — and addi courses from $2 to $1, but a and Warren. Valley Golf Course "Four dollars is a lot for a kid,"' were approved, 13-0, and will be park permits and' $100 for picnic tional revenue — when the motion by Commissioner in Dearborn Heights, but they Parker said. effective July 1, Senate jockeys to move date Veterans can apply for casino jobs Veterans can apply for casino of the Michigan Jobs Employ recruiter for MptorCity Casino. for GOP presidential primary jobs at special job fairs sched ment Service Agency, and the Applicants m,ust be 21. uled from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Paralyzed Veterans of America The minimum.pay offered is for June 28 and July 12 at and Soldiers and Sailors Relief. $24,000 and benefits include BY MIKE MAJLOTT Sen. Ken Sikkema, R- will have the intended effect of MotorCJity Casino, 1922 Cass in "We want veterans to be health coverage with vision and HOMETOWN NEWS SERVICE Grandville, sponsored Senate bringing more candidates to the Detroit. aware that this is a time set dental, a 401(k) plan, tuition [email protected] Bill 51 to move the primary date state or that they will spend About 3,000 jobs need to be aside just for them to apply," reimbursement and a $35 a filled by the casino for dealers, said Edward McNamara, week reimbursement for child Trying to be the first state to ahead of those held in New York, more of their campaign, dollars, slot attendants, food and bever care after three months. hold a presidential primary elec California and the "Super Tues here. .—Wjtyjie_Cpunty executive. age workers, cashiers and casi tion is like bidding for the Super- day" primary elections. "You never know when you are Because gaming~is~~a" cus tfni forms -tn\d-free-p a rk i n g no hosts. bowl; you can try, but the compe Michigan Democrats, too, will going to be important. You never tomer-service oriented industry, are provided. tition is tough. challenge the traditional domi know which state will be impor The casino is working with recruiters will be looking for For information, contact the Wayne County Veterans friendly and enthusiastic work Wayne County Veterans Affairs "It's more like bidding for the nance of New Hampshire and tant," Sen. Thaddeus McCotter, Affairs, the Veterans Division ers, says Marsha Clark, a office at (313) 224-5659. Olympics," quipped one legisla Iowa in the presidential race R-Livonia, said. "North Dakota tive aide, who then chose to next year. Where the Michigan and California held their pri remain anonymous. GOP holds an open primary, the maries on the same day. Now, State senators voted unani Democrats hold caucuses limited are you going to tell me those mously Wednesday, June 16, to. only to those who have declared candidates spent any real time move the date of next year's party membership. The state campaigning in North Dakota?" Republican presidential primary party has set its caucuses for Regardless, McCotter and all election up from the third Tues Feb. 12,'five days after the other area senators voted for the day in March to the fourth Tues scheduled Feb. 7 Iowa caucuses." bill. day in February. All this is intended to gain a In the house, all representa Ail-Around Great Health Care "I'm sure Gov. Engler would more prominent place for Michi tives voted to concur, expect Rep. like Michigan to be the first gan in the selection of the nomi Ruth Ann Jamnick, D-Ypsilanti, state to nominate George W. nees. At present, with the who expressed her dissent by not Bush," Rep. Ruth Ann Jamnick, Republican primary election held voting. Close to Home D-Ypsilanti, said. But it likely in late March, Michigan is the Jamnick, a former Ypsilanti will not work out that way. 26th state to vote. That's late in Township clerk, said she object •While the bill would set Michi the process, and often the nomi ed because of the additional gan's primary on the date of New nee has already been decided by workload it will place on munici Mom Hampshire's scheduled election, that time. Since the election car pal clerks. Clerks opposed the She's reassured Feb. 22, New Hampshire law ries a cost of $6 million, lawmak bill because the date change knowing that her calls for the primary there to be ers want to make the state's would add duties at a time when own health — and her The Alien preferences known earlier. held one full week ahead of they are already busy with other v. family's—is overseen Space Bug every other state. But even supporters are skep tasks. Dad, by some of the most We'll stitch up So that primary will just be tical about whether the changed Reps. Nancy Cassis, R-Novi, We're here to help with respected medical the accident, moved up. Still Michigan would date will bring Michigan the and Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, were the back pun he geu professionals around. er, " laser-gun i -.* Twinkle be first among the larger states attention of the national cam absent at the time of the vote. while mowing the lawn— paigns. They question whether it wound" he Toes to host the Republican primary. (or swinging a golf\club). got falling off his You can make sure she's in pc&k condition for^her next living rdom performance— — and have that scratchy throat REALLY BIG looked at, too! GARAGE SALE! HUGE Savings on These Products... Nana, Uncle Joe, WINDOWS & DOORS CABINETS Rover The Baby and the neighbors... 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A Masonic Lodge No. 112 P & AM mont and died June 17 in Garden City, rie Aumann.. " ""•»•« ' M»*jlW«milS ": service was June 17. Burial was at Cadillac was an engineer. Mrs. Foxworthy was born June 13, 1923, ^•ajfeaf^rtfti's^M** Memorial Gardens West in Weatland. Surviving are his sister, Phyllis Bastionell, in Sedalia, Mo., and died June 19 in Superior Mr. Bierbaum was born Oct. 6,1924, in and niece, Jennifer Tiedt. , Township. Griswold, Iowa, and died June 16 in.Wayne. Surviving are her son, Darwin Foxworthy He was a fireman in the automotive indus FIVMI PMIIVTV of Farmington Hills; daughter, Frances try. Services for Violet Barton, 89, of Waterford Elliott of Canton; sister, Dorothy ODell; six 'Surviving are his wife, LeEtte; sons, were in Spratt Methodist Church, Lachine, grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Charles (Judith), James (Carol) and Michael Mich., with burial at Spratt Cemetery. Mrs* Foxworthy was preceded in de*ath by (Linda); daughter, Connie (Matt) Laich; Miss" Barton was born Nov. 10,1909, in her husband, Marion. brother, Kenneth Bierbaum; sister, Irene Green Township, Alpena County, Mich., and Memorials may be made to Christ the - McCollum; 12 grandchildren; and seven died June 13. She retired from public schools Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 42690 great-grandchildren. after 41 years of service as a teacher, princi Cherry Hill, Canton, MI 48187. pal, and superintendent in the Alpena Coun Local arrangements were made by McCabe EMILCHJTA ty, Dearborn and Cherry Hill Schools. She Funeral Home in Canton. — Services for Emil Ciuta, 81, of Westland received a bachelor's degree from Eastern were recently in L.J. Griffin Funeral Home Michigan University and two master's MWNMI fc BW^HWBW^Efw I with burial at Glen Eden Cemetery. Officiat- degrees from Wayne State University. Miss Services for Dublin McDermbtt, 69, of ing*was the Rev. Roy Forsyth. Barton was a member of the honorary Wayne were June 21 in Uht Funeral Home Mr. Ciuta was born April 6, 1918, in teacher's society, Delta Kappa Gamma, and with burial at United Memorial Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio, and died June 15 in Gar Michigan Association of Retired School Per near Plymouth. den City. He"was a salesman in the retail sonnel. She was past president of the Wayne Mr. McDermott was bom Dec. 6,1939, in clothing business. County Principals Association and a Who's Detroit and died June 17 in Livonia. He was Surviving are his wife, Vivian; son, Larry; Who in Education in 1949. a mechanic in the automotive industry. daughters, Sandra (William) Rowleyand Surviving are her sister, Anna Barton; 13 Surviving are his wife, Helen; sen, John Cheryl (Patrick) Creedon; sister, Nellie Kish; nieces and nephews; and numerous great- (Tracy); daughter, Sh'erri (Tom) West of ta4 Daniel Miller, 13, of Westland is June Carrier of the Month for the Westland Observer. 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M-F I ' ' pcfSSfl.io'S wOVVrff-VlSSlGMTlYKS-"^ MOV S'OWS A**~ -TAe Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 Campaign launched to help prevent truck accidents BY KEN ABRAMCZYK have a safe summer driving sea to promote driver safety between • Merge and go with the flow. STAFF WRITER son." the state government and truck When merging onto a highway, ft Iuibramczyk9oe.homeconini.net ing industry, the only one of its driver should pick an opening, Education is the key kind in the country. adjust speed to make that spot .When Ed Gaffney heard the : news of the 1-94 accident Friday, While this campaign focuses Michigan is the only state to and then go with the flow, ble7id t jie felt for the victims and the on car drivers, Gaffney said the have a commission dedicated to ing safely into traffic. "'.'"' families. MTSC also works on educating truck safety issues and to be Three people were killed when Michigan motor carriers with funded at the state level, • Big rigs have large blind a tractor-trailer traveling .west classes on defensive driving, through the $15 on each regis spots. Drivers are asked to avoid bound apparently crossed into vehicle safety and maintenance, tration fee and a special assess staying in a truckerVblind ?£•** oncoming lanes and slammed air brakes and seat'belt use. ment on the registration plate of for long periods of time becauae into two cars and another truck. The MTSC uses two skid pads commercial trucks weighing the truck driver will not be able The director of the Michigan in Escanaba and Marshall, to more than 8,000 pounds or to see the car. Blind spots gener* Truck Safety Commission called give a one-day, hands-on course weighing 8,000 pounds or less ally are directly in front and it a "terrible, tragic accident." for commercial drivers in deci towing a trailer. back of the truck, along the trail That's exactly the^kind of hor sion making and vehicle control. The MTSC has a body of 11 er and cab of the passenger side rific accident we try to avoid," "It teaches them how to get them commissioners representing the and on the driver's side outside Gaffney said. "It's a terrible, ter out of the skid and how to avoid trucking industry, labor, govern .the rearview mirror. rible tragedy." them," Gaffney said. mental agencies, law enforce "If you can't see the truck driv While State Police continued Driver fatigue also causes ment, educators and Michigan er's mirrors, the driver probably the investigation of the accident, most truck accidents. "We have a residents. Gaffney said that 400 can't see you," Gaffney said. Gaffney and the MTSC began a course on fatigue," Gaffney said. residents are polled to check the $500,000 public information and "We're putting it on a CD-ROM effectiveness of the ad campaign. • Trucks make wide turns. safety awareness campaign on 94 can expect to see billboards toward the normal, everyday to send to companies." Trucks swing out while turning Monday. That campaign is along those freeways to remind driver because statistics show Truck driving remains the Safety tips because they need more space to directed at drivers, which, along drivers to share the road with that more than 70 percent of most dangerous occupation in Drivers should be aware of .avoid a curb or avoid oncoming with MTSC's classes for truck heavy-duty trucks and hear large truck accidents involving the country, Gaffney said. Creat several simple tips from the traffic. Cars are encouraged to drivers, is aimed at making radio advertisements. cars are caused by the car. By ed in 1988 by Public Act 348 MTSC on sharing the road with kwait for the truck to complete its highways safer. Gaffney said "greater coopera understanding the special rules after "horrendous" car-truck big rigs: • turn, or risk getting caught in a Motorists on 1-75, 1-696 and I- tion" will make roads safer. of the road involving trucks, we crashes occurred in the Detroit squeeze. ' "We target- our program hope to minimize accidents and area, the MTSC is a joint effort Judge allows class action by passengers against Northwest BY KEN ABRAMCZYK "In this process, these motions Wayne County attorneys were down of Northwest Airlines oper suit and the federal report was Senate representatives on an STAFF WRITER almost always get granted," not available to comment on the ations even though the deterio largely critical of Northwest and airport subcommittee, joining [email protected] Austin said. "It doesn't change judge's decision to remove the rating conditions were above the not Wayne County, state legisla State Rep. Jim Koetje, R-Grand our outlook in the case." county. legal limits." Toilets were over tors will still be examining the Rapids, who will chair the com A Wayne County Circuit judge Austin said about 8,500 letters A report by U.S. Transporta flowing and planes ran out of county's day-to-day operations of mittee. Other House members ruled Friday to allow passengers of apology went out from North tion Secretary Rodney Slater food and water during the storm. the airport. are Mickey Mortimer, R-Horton, left stranded on Detroit Metro west, offering a free airline tick found aircraft conditions during The report found Northwest State Senate Majority Leader and Ray Basham, D-Taylor, Airport's runways in the Jan et for passengers who were the Jan. 2-3 snowstorm weTe lacked a snow emergency plan Dan DeGrow has chosen Phil whose district includes the air uary snowstorm to join together stranded. Northwest believes the severe enough to "jeopardize pas for Metro Airport. Hoffman, R-Horton, Burton port. in a class action lawsuit against lawsuit does not have merit, sengers' well-being" and were While Wayne County may Leland, D-Detroit, and Glenn Northwest Airlines. Austin said. "bad enough to justify a shut have been removed from the law Steil, R-Grand Rapids, as the Judge Daphne Means Curtis' ruling means 8,000 passengers who were trapped on airplanes for up to nine hours can now join forces on the lawsuit. About a Just Announced! dozen plaintiffs have filed three separate lawsuits against North west Airlines and Wayne Coun ty. Cash Offers From Chevrolet. Curtis also dropped Wayne County from the suit, ruling that i the passengers were not a party to the county's contract with Northwest. D. Michael Kratchman, a Southfield attorney who repre sented five plaintiffs in one of three lawsuits against North west, was pleased with the class action ruling. ^^Wf^gypprt tf> firnt tnlro rlArnrrf^ --* tions from Northwest executives- on who made the decision" to keep the planes on the runway and why they made that deci sion," Kratchman said. Cavalier Coupe Kratchman expects to inform potential plaintiffs'about the class action. 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Woodward Ave p y (248)642-3000 * only to qualifying GM employees and eligible extended family members. All current GM-S program rules and restrictions apply. > wmw.tUtrichfun. cm i©1999GMCorp. Buckle up, America! r '* t~4~ The Observer & Eccentric/THUKSDAY, JUNE 24, 1998 A9< STORIES BY" AEN£E SKOGLDWO TO AUTO HI STORY STAFF .WRITER • trip down one of the Ford Nankin, Cherry Hill, Newburgh, Heritage Trails is a history Plymouth-Wilcox, Waterford- Water-powered factories A lesson in Michigan's auto Adistra, Phoenix and Northville. mobile heritage. Between 1918 and 1944, Henry The four trails include routes Ford converted these mills into enry Ford gave life to his slogan. along the_Rouge River, Hurour village industries, small manufac •On«4got In the soil arid one ' l River Raisin, Woodward Avenue*, turing plants that offered farmers Hfoot in Industry* when he creat and Windsor and the southwest jobs within their rural communi ed 8 series of small, hydroelectricall^ corner of Ontario, Canada. They powered factories In the countryside ties. \ that tapped Into n«orby ^ream».. were set up as "selfrguided Darga said the communities in > Between 1919 arid 1944, Fofd pwr- tourism trails based on the preser which these mills exist did not caa^tlseveral milts and mill sttes in vation and interpretation of the always realize their historical t he M Iddlefiouge Velley and c onvert< evolution of the automobile indus value. Back in 1985, Plymouth ed them Into small-parts maoufactur- . try in this area," said Nancy wanted to demolish Wilcox Mill. ing factories. These became part of a . Darga, chief of design for the "No one understood the signifi larger 'vHlafie.Industry" project-that Coa**n*l\Mbor. Construc Wpr •Wort: The Wilcox Mill, Wayne County Park, system. cance of the auto industry in their Included mill-factories along trie . tion of Newburgh MUl was formerly the site of an 1850 As the result of a bi-partisan own backyard." Huron, Saline and Raisin rivers. Farm: started by Rouge Plant', grist mill, was purchased effort by U.S. Rep. John Dingell, However, Plymouth became the era worked at the factories part time. employees in 1934 and com by Henry Ford in 1920. Ford hoped his village industries pleted by area farmers. D-Trenton, and U.S. Rep. Joe first community to provide Darga would restore balance between the During World War II, 60 Knollenberg, R-Troy, President with $2,000 to develop travel industrial cities and the rural country Between 1935 and 1941, men manufactured air craft Clinton signed the Automobile brochures and signage for the side, which had been so disrupted by workers made $6 an hour. engine parts. National Heritage Area Act of trail, Consequently, every commu modern times. 1998 in November of that year;. nity along the trail was asked for Today, the Ford mills remain a his shifts.to manufacture aircraft engine The mill is now a maintenance yard The act designates southeastern a $2,000 contribution. torically vital part of the Middle Rouge parts in addition to the taps. All pro for the Wayne County Bridges Division. Michigan as the true home of the Nankin, Cherry Hill and Parkway. duction ceased after the war. Still turning: Northville WATCTfOHD/AMtTRA MILL (#7) automobile industry. It also will Northville mills are m the process NANKIN MILL* (#3) PHOKHIX MUX (*6) ' . Mead's Mill stood at the location of generate seed money for the his of restoration. "The other mills Nankin Mills, on Ann Arbor Trail in Mill, formerly the Dubuar The Phoenix Mill, on Northville Road the Ford village industry, now Adistra I torical, recreational and educa are still awaiting the love and Westland, was built in 1863. It was Mill, was purchased by in Northville Township, stands on the Corp. Its dam was located just north ;. tional development of six primary attention they so deserve," said the center of the former village of Henry Ford in 1919. The site of the extinct village of Phoenix, of the intersection of Hines Drive and - corridors related to auto Darga. Pike's Peak, a prosperous community location has been a mill site which existed only from 1837 to Reservoir Road. The mill was in the mobile history: Lansing, AUTO Also, development of all with states, blacksmith shop, printers since 1827, 1880. Henry Ford bought the site in now-extinct village of Waterford, Woodward Avenue, Sauk the Ford Heritage Trails shop and post office founded about •1919 and opened his new mill in founded in 1837. Trail/Chicago Road, Rouge CAPITOL remains ongoing. The 1850.. Wayne County Sheriffs Mounted Divi 1922; __ Mead's Mill, which employed many The Phoenix Plant produced electri River, Flint and the OF USA Rouge River route has a Henry Ford, who often visited sion. , escaped slaves, was destroyed by fire Nankin Mills in his childhood, pur cal parts, voltage regulators and before the Civil War and never rebuilt. Detroit River. 17.5-mile bike trail along WILCOX (H.YWOifTM) MUX (#8) switches. It employed mostly women, chased it 1918: Shortly after it opened Henry Ford bought the Waterford These corridors recently incor Hines Park from Dearborn to who were considered to be especially in 1920, the restored mill began pro This plant stands on the site of the dam and race in the 1920s. He porated into the Automobile downtown Northville. The trail suited to delicate assembly and weld ducing screws followed by stencils for old Harderrbergh'•'grist' mill, built around enclosed the race and rebuilt the mill connects Nankin, Newburgh, ing work. Henry Ford objected to mar National Heritage Partnership, marking Ford parts. 1850. The Old Village section of Ply dam. The Waterford plant, opened in ried women working outside the home, which will be eligible for federal Plymouth-Wilcox, Waterford- According to old accounts, on hot mouth (once called "Lower Town") so most of the wQmen were single or 1925, produced high precision gauges funding up to $1 million a year for Adistra, Phoenix and Northville summer days the farmers from Pike's evolved next to the mill and contains .widowed... : _ __ up to the 1950s. 10 years. mills. Peak who worked at the mill would some of the city's oldest houses. To Ford's credit, he paid the women The pfant employed almost alt Darga, along with Don Werling, Future plans for the Rouge jump into the mill race from the Sec Henry Ford purchased.the mill in the same $5 a day rate as the rrtale Swedes, who had worked for a New ond story window. , director of the Henry Ford River route include bike trails 1920 and replaced the dilapidated employees. Seventy women worked at Jersey company bought out by Ford. Nankin Mills, with its beautiful 12- Fairlane Estate in Dearborn, has connecting Hines Park bikeway to building in 1923. The Plymouth Plant the plant. During World War II, they Adistra Corp. bought the building . incrvthtak sycamore beams, is now the been involved in developing the the Henry Ford Fairlane Estate produced 95 percent of all taps (fpr s helped produce.identification badges after Ford closed the Waterford plant. headquarters of the Wayne County Ford Heritage Trails since 1989. and Cherry Hill to the Northville making screws) used by ford. During and electrical wiring for the M-7 gun Parks Department. NOftTHVlLU MHJL (*•> Their efforts predate the ANHP. plant. Routes through Canton World War II, 60 men worked Jn two ' director. NcwmjiwH WKIm) The Northville Mill, located on the "We created it as a model of may translate into a bikeway or Walled Lake branch of the Rouge what we could do with the bike route. Built on the site of an old cider mill Th"e Rouge River, has been a mill site since 1827. Automobile National Heritage Preserving the mills has become in 1934, Newburgh Mill, on Hines Part of the present mill, made of red Drive in Lfvonla, was started by ^lU^ffif, Route area," said Darga. a mission for Darga, a historian brick, was constructed in the 1890s. employees from the Rouge Plant and s Mi* nr & One of four Darga said she and Werling and naturalist. Henry Ford bought the former Dubuar completed by farmers. When it opened of tr* Ford limited their'scope. "Don and I "The whole reason I spent to mill, which produced pulleys, wheel J a year later, it produced 95 percent of Horrtaga barrows, wood moldings and afr guns, knew we couldn't tell the whole much of my personal time cam a)l the drills used by Ford plants world Trait* ."i in 1919. story, so we decided to tell the paigning for the mills is that my wide. StEDI^fF Not included NorthvHIe Mill produced engine Ford story." kids needed to know their grand From 1935 to 1941, the Newburgh Q^ jEOliDfe br In text: valves when Ford opened it in 1920. Darga and Werling began parents' efforts working for the plant employed 30 men at $6 a day. • Greenfield Village (#1) Mill Race Village, located on the mill efforts to historically register all* automobile industry changed the During World War.11,. the' plant made • Fairlane pond, is a collection of restored his the mills along the Rouge River world - how we do business, how several parts for the Pratt and Whitney Estate (#2} route, which runs from Greenfield we manufacture, how we trade." airplane engine. toric buildings belonging to the • Cherry Northville Historical^Society. Village or the Henry Ford For additional information and Production ceased in 1947. 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Michigan- crime in particular are down sig self a target for car thieves this Tipsters can call the HEAT tip HEAT's hotline is monitored never vacation. In fact, summer ders should follow the same nificantly now in Detroit, people summer - foHqw these simple line to confidentially report auto by the Michigan State Police and may be one of their favorite and basic rules to protect themselves should always be on their safety tips: theft-related information, includ funded by Michigan auto insur busiest seasons. HEAT (Help and their homes whether it's 70 gu.ard," Napoleon said.' Like n Use anti-theft safety devices ing insurance fraud. Tipsters are ance companies. Since 1958, Eliminate Auto Thefts), a degrees above or 70 below. many police agencies across the such as door locks, alarms, steer rewarded up to $1,000 if their tip HEAT has awarded more than statewide auto theft prevention Unfortunately, there's never a state, Detroit Police work regu ing column collars and window leads to the arrest and prosecu $2 million to tip callers.-During program, which operates a confi good season for throwing caution larly with HEAT to help solve etchings. Layer these protection tion of a suspected car thief or a that period, the HEAT tip line dential, toll-free tip reward line to the wind about safety or secu auto theft crimes. devices whenever possible-. person suspected of auto theft- has received 5,848 calls leading (1-800-242-HEAT), want to rity." "We encourage citizens to heed n Never leave your running related insurance fraud. to the arrest of 2,207 suspects remind drivers that caution is in Car theft and other property HEAT's safety tips. If they vehicle unattended. Rewards up to $10,000 are and has recovered 2,699 vehicles order even as they enjoy summer crimes also are likely to happen become aware of auto theft activ n Don't leave valuables, such issued, if a a tip results in the valued at more than $30 million. fun. when people gather in large ities, call police and then call as cellular phones and planners, -arrest and binding over for trial ""Summer is a, Wonderful time crowds - at places like festivals HEAT, We'd rather have people on the car seat. Store these of suspected theft ring and/or AAA Michigan offers free anti-theft car etching Exchange AAA Michigan and the Michi Ave., Brighton; 6, Macomb Monroe Office, 534 South Mon naw Rd.; 24, Mount Pleasant shop operators to sell the vehicle students gan Auto Theft Prevention Township Office, 21851 Hall Rd.; roe; 27, Ludington Satellite Satellite Office, Pickard Square, or its parts," stated Jerry Hin- Authority (ATPA) will again 7, Flint Office, G5009 West Bris Office, 5773 West U.S. 10; 28, 911 E. Pickard, and Aug. 27 at ton, manager of AAA Michigan's offer free vehicle window etch tol Rd.; 8, Utica Office, 45700 Muskegon Office, 3575 Henry the Marquette Office, 925 W. Claims Investigations Unit. need a home ing, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. start Mound Rd.; 9, Washtenaw St., and July 29 at the Holland Washington. Etching can be done only in ing this month at the following Office, 2650 Carpenter Rd., Ann Office, 587 East 8th St. dry weather and at tempera locations through Aug. 27: Arbor; 13, Alpena Office, 2539 A miniature copy of the vehi tures above 50 degrees. Owners Cristina, Eduardo, and Alfredo June 24, Detroit West Office, U.S. 23 South; 14, Petoskey Aug. 3, Coldwater Office, 101 cle's identification number (VIN) must bring their vehicle regis are arriving from Spain next 7800 West Outer Drive; 25, Satellite Office, 1301 South West Chicago St.; 4, Niles Office, is acid-stenciled into the wind tration, week and need a place to stay. Grosse Pointe Office, 19299 U.S.131; 15, Gaylord Member 815 East Main St.; 5, Benton shield, side and rear windows. "In the years the program has These students and others are Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe ship & Insurance Sales Agency, Harbor Office, 601 Riverview The process does not harm the been operating, nearly 10,000 part of a program through the Woods; 29, Canton Office, 2017 1662 S, Otsego Ave.; 16, Tra Dr.; 11, East Tawas Membership glass or detract from the vehi vehicles have had their windows Council for International Educa Canton. Center Rd., and June 30 verse City Office, 940 U.S. 31 & Insurance Sales Agency, 708 cle's appearance. Stickers placed etched as a protection against tional Exchange. They will be at-the Livonia Office, 37383 Six North; 20, Dearborn Office, West Bay; 17, Port Huron Office, on each front side window warn auto theft. "We expect more than here from June 30 to July 28. MileRd. 18800 Hubbard Dr.; 21, Birming 933 Lapeer; 18, Saginaw Office, would-be thieves that the vehicle 5,000 car owners to join with us ham 'Office, 34802 Woodward Local organizers are asking 3785 Bay Rd.; 19, Bay City has been protected. this season to help stop thieves," familiel to open their homes and July--1, Livingston County Ave.; 22, Troy-Rochester Office, Office, 1111 S. Euclid Ave; 20, "Etching the VIN into the Hintori said. 25 East Long Lake Rd., Troy; 23, hearts to these teenagers so they Office, 8350 West Grand River Midland Office, 1900 South Sagi glass makes it hard for chop- can learn to speak English better and experience American culture for four weeks in July. ,»i^;:.i;s*%8 • Cristina,' 15, loves small children and infants. She has a / horse and enjoys horseback rid ing. She describes herself as g^ quiet. • Eduardo, 15, likes basket ball, soccer, computers, and ^Celebnie Y«%^ videogames. 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Approximately $5 mil ing applications to fund projects nonpoint sources. y.. year. Projects related to Remedi lion wiU be available for non- under the Clean Michigan Initia Practices such.as replacing al Action Plan and Lakewide point source control projects in tive Nonpoiht Source Pollution eroding culverts with bridges Management Plan recommenda this application cycle. Control Grant Program. and directing'road runoff away tions are eligible for funding. To receive a grant application . Applications are due by 4 p.m. from lakes and streams can pre information package, contact the on July 14. A second round of vent hundreds of tons of soil Clean Michigan nonpoint Nonpoint Source Program, Sur grant applications will be sought from entering lakes and streams. source funds are focused on the face Water Quality Division, in the fall of 1999. Fencing livestock to prevent structural solutions needed to Department of Environmental, Nonpoint sources of pollution access to a stream, installing control nonpoint source pollu Quality, P.O. Box 30273, Lans — which include eroding road- alternate watering sources and tion. Solutions may include ing, Michigan 48909, at (517)' stream crossings, livestock vegetating stream banks can installation of fencing and stairs 373-2867. accessing lakes and streams and prevent nutrients, fecal coliform to control access stabilization of fertilizer runoff from homeown and soil from entering lakes and eroding stream banks with vege The grant application informa er's backyards — are the single streams. tation or other means, replacing tion can be accessed on the Non- greatest water quality issue Applicants must describe pro structurally unsound culverts point Source Program webpage threatening Michigan's rivers posed improvements in the with single span bridges or fenc www.deq.state.mi.us/8wq/nps/np and lakes. approved watershed manage ing livestock out of streams. shome.htm. Further information The grants will provide fund ment plan to be eligible for a The program is funded is available from nonpoint source ing to local units of government grant. Watershed plans are through the Clean Michigan Ini program staff in DEQ district and nonprofit groups to imple developed locally and can be sub tiative bond to improve and pro offices. Mud Day invites kids.to get dirty July 6 Splish, splash, the children bringing in more than 200 tons shoes, and bring a clean change we've promised to only do this will be taking a bath. of topsoil and over 20,000 gallons of clothes. A cleanup area will be once a year," said Edward McNa- That's what will be needed of water. provided at the site. mara, Wayne County executive. July 6 once children aged 12 and Youngsters will be separated Parents are advised to bring "Everybody played in the mud as under play in one of the messiest into age categories for events, towels, as there are no showers. ^a kid, and it's an experience no; playgrounds in southeastern like "Mud Limbo" and wheelbar on site. Kerry Cleaners, an event one ever forgets." Michigan at Hines Park-Perrin row races, and at the end of the sponsor, will provide plastic bags This event has been co-spon New asphalt; Contractors from Nagle Paving Co. of Area on Hines Drive just west of day, Mr. and Mrs. Mud will be for parents to bring dirty clothes sored with Dearborn Heights Inkster Road. crowned. home. Other sponsors include Parks and.Recreation Depart Farmington Hills are expected to wrap up construction Wayne County parks will host Parents should make sure chil Target and 7-11 stores. ment. For information on this by mid-July of an expanded parking lot at Schoolcraft its annual Mud Day at 11 a.m., dren are gearing old clothes aad 'These kids get so dirty that event, calH734)261-1990. College adjacent to the McDowell Center and -Grote Administration Building. Asphalt is^expected to be poured next week. Approximately 60 parking spaces wtfj+be added for faculty, staff, students and visitors as a result of the $388,214 project. droperyjojjtique ? 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Ad#.4567 Outgoing, honest.and fun- dark hair/eyes, if you're a '^m :'.-. ;• The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 All #N> July 4th big weekend for in-state travel Top 10 Nearly 2 million Michigani- olina (10 percent) and Florida (7 2) Traverse City, Day holiday weekend, 17 per V / ans are expected to take a holi percent) are also popular out-of- 3) Mackinaw City and Mack sons died in holiday traffic. AAA day trip as the nation celebrates state destinations. Theme parks inac Island, Michigan reminds travelers that SUMMER DRIVING DESTINATIONS the three-day Fourth of July are among the popular July fam 4) Mount Pleasant; and crashes can be prevented - keep weekend, July 3-5, says AAA ily treks. 5) Sault Ste. Marie. your mind on the drive, buckle Michigan. The majority, 85 percent;will Tourism in Michigan, is a up, maintain a 'safe following Home |H According to an Auto Club travel by auto, truck or recre $9.5-billion-a-year*iridustry, and distance, be mindful of road con survey of«500 state residents ational vehicle. the state remains one of the struction zones, don't diink and 1". FrantcHrnutp •m. early in June, 41 percent of those More than half of those sur least costly to visit. This year, drive, don't drive drowsy, and w traveling are heading to a desti veyed said they will extend their says AAA, the average family of share the road safely with large ' 2. Tr^fesl^ity nation within Michigan. Most of vacation beyond the Fourth of four will spend $195 daily for trucks. the Michigan travel destinations July weekend. The average trip food and lodging in Michigan - ai^MacrffWXStofc^: * will be in the lower peninsula length will be six days - a two- $1 less than last year. Although the Michigan (68 percent), while 32 percent day increase over last year. The Department of Transportation ^m. will visit the upper peninsula. extended stays should bolster The official 78-hour holiday (MDOT) suspends much road- The snap, crackle and pop summer tourism spending by an period begins at 6 p.m. Friday work during the major summer 4. Mouni^leastfmi weekend should lure summer estimated 4 percent over last (July 2) and runs to midnight holidays, travelers may face travelers to beaches, camp year. Monday (July 5). During last unavoidable delays due to high grounds and hundreds of fire year's 78-hour July Fourth holi traffic volumes. Allow extra time works displays .statewide. On average (as of June 21), Away day period, 15 people died in 14 to reach your destination safely. -•i> motorists will pay $1.17, about 6 fatal crashes on roads across the For "the 35th year, AAA Nationwide, 37.4 million cents more than last year for a state. Michigan's "Bring 'Em Back Americans will travel 100 miles gallon of self-serve, regular That's down from the 78- Alive!" Holiday News Service 1. Niagara or more from home this holiday unleaded gas. hour holiday in 1997, when 16 will help steer holiday"travelers weekend. Based on requests received people died in 14 crashes. Seven to their destinations throughout 2. a#WorJd, OH Of those planning to leave for AAA TourBook® guides, (50 percent) of last year's fatal the Fourth of July holiday period the state over the Independence TripTik® routings and maps, the crashes were alcohol-related. Six with hourly traffic, safety and 3. Cedar Eftint, OH % Day holiday, 74 percent will stay top five summer destinations for of the 11 victim occupants did tourism bulletins airing on 100 4. Chicago/Toronto within the United States; 17 per AAA Michigan travelers are: not wear their safety belts. radio stations statewide. For cent will visit Ohio. North Car 1) Frankenmuth, During the recent Memorial detour information, updated 5. Washington, D.C. - hourly during the holiday period, tfX\ call 1-800-AAA-MICH or visit: http://www.aaamich.com on the Source:1998 AAA TripTik® requests £-* Michigan New water park open for fun Web. Chandler Park Family Aquat rates for birthday parties and resident fees: adults weekdays: ic Center is open for business. other special occasions. $12; adults weekends: $14; « Located on the east side of Prices for Wayne County resi youngsters (2-15) weekdays: $8; El Detroit, Chandler Park features dents are: adults weekdays: $6; youngsters weekends: $10.'Chil four major water attractions adults weekends $7; youngsters dren younger than 2 are free. designed to appeal to young and (ages 2-15) weekdays: $4; young Timber Creek Chandler Park has two music STEAKS • RIBS • SEAFOOD • PASTA old. Kids can splash in the sters weekends: $5. 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Omn'ii, l)iiran $2000 minimum lo open and retain Iho Annual Percentage YIP VI (APY) Inlprosl compounded arx) paid semi-annyaily APY essumps a'l intorpsl remains ori deposit lor Iho. full term SubstanMlpon.Vty m.iy tx> imposed kit catty withdrawal fees may r A14(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 Garfield issues ARKIE HUDKINS VKULDYOUljQOKAT Let residents speak minds THE LOUSY TURNOUTS , ivonia School Superintendent-Ken Wat "transient nature of high density population" FOR THE SCHOOLED ONS! son was correct in identifying a that could affect the school's accreditation sta HORE PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE L petition/letter signed by residents around tus. The letter said the transieritpopulation Garfield School as including words that could, surpassed attendees from "our own neighbor MADE A DIFFERENCE be interpreted as discriminatory. However, he hood." . > . BY SIMPN VOTING; overstepped his role in ambushing those resi Certainly this type of parochialism isn't dents in a school board meeting week before unusual; people feel protective of their neigh last. borhood schools. But the letter-writer's choice I I We can understand that Watson must have ofcterms was unusual. And we agree with 1 I: been exasperated. He's been dealing with this Watson's assessment that the terms could be X I • M i.U problem of expanding student numbers in seen as euphemisms for minorities or low- . southwest Livonia Public Schools for many, income nonhomeowners. * iim many months. The school board voted this However, Watson's decision to post their week to close Johnson Elementary in a year. letter on the overhead projector and question He's taken the district through all the right the woman addressing the board resulted in a steps in gathering input from residents. humiliating experience for the petitioner that ; The consensus reached in April seems to be was neither necessary nor appropriate from a based on doing what's best for the students professional administrator. ^fmros. while creating the least dissension at the low Watson also used sarcasm in asking the est cost. In other words, no redrawing of woman about the "opportunity for input" part school boundary lines and no moving of sixth- of her letter. graders to middle school. This was, in many Listening is certainly part of his job. Sure, viewpoints, a good compromise. it's frustrating sometimes. So we can understand Watson's frustration - But district residents should feel comfort that neighbors in the Country Home Subdivi able approaching the school board meetings sion sent around a letter urging an alternative with issues, questions and complaints. LETTERS solution recently. The letter identified the Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas, that's why we offer this space for your opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed to: Beth Sundrla Jachman, Westland Editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at Gambling brings seniors woes (734) 591-7279 or e-mailed to: [email protected] Young wisdom We had then better rewrite the Sixth any are looking forward to the arrival in Omaha-area senior centers and retirement Amendment so that once all of these evil Mthe Promised Land with the openings of homes and found that bingo is their top recre he following was written by a 12-year-old implements have been confiscated we won't Detroit's casinos with all its glitz, glitter, and ational activity followed by trips to casinos. Tfrom Boston. This shows that we should have to bother with a speedy and public trial new money. Casinos have removed the stigma many never underestimate the power of a child. for the owner. Why not just throw them in our But as this newspaper cautioned readers seniors once held for gambling. In fact, many already overcrowded prisons? People that when urging a "no" vote on the statewide casi seniors now would rather spend their Sundays Now I lay me down in school think like this don't understand the Constitu no ballot issue, all is not gold and glitter. on a casino day trip than in church - a major Where praying is. against the rule. tion was formed to protect "We the People" The state and city of Detroit needs to pre shift'in priorities for the 65 and older crowd. For this great nation under God from politicians and people with this mindset. pare now to answer some of the problems that McNeilly says his geriatric outpatjent clinic .Finds mention of Him very odd. Joseph Perrin surely will occur. had no gambling addiction patients during its If Scripture now the class recites Garden City The first week of June, Attorney General first decade. But since two casinos and a dog It violates the Bill of Rights. Jennifer Granholm announced a task force to track with a casino have opened during the Anytime my head I bow try to head off crime related to casino ganv past two years across the river in Council Becomes a federal matter now. -bling. • . Bluffs, the clinic has treated 50 cases of senior • The law is specific; the law is precise. Enforce more old laws r While that group will deal with criminal citizen gambling addiction. Praying out loud is no longer nice. "activity, they won't address one of the more His studies show that about 60 percent of thought Phil Power's article of June 10 was Insidious problems of casinos _ gambling -the seniors are casual, social gamblers who go Praying aloud in a public hall I right on and to the point - i.e., how did the addiction and its effect on elderly patrons. to casinos without negative results. National Upsets those who believe in nothing at all. entertainment industry people "get to have - One of the tragic effects of casino gambling ly, however, individuals 65 and older account In silence alone we can meditate such colossal influence over the culture which Is that the operations prey on senior citizens for 1 to 3 percent of all compulsive gamblers And if God should get the credit - great! defines the world in which I and my family 'who, in search of a social outing, fritter away and in areas where casinos exist that rises to They are bringing their guns, live?" ' their Social Security check or month's pension 2 to 6 percent. I don't dare bring my Bible, •earnings playing the slot machines. The image A February 1999 University of Chicago To do so might make me liable. Now we come to the Detroit Free Press edi of grandma playing the slots may seem cute at National Opinion Research Center national So, now, Oh, Lord, this plea I make; torial regarding the "Cussing Canoeist," June first glance, but it is an occurrence rising in study of 2,400 adults, comparing data between Should I be shot in school, 12. This article feels sorry for the cussing frequency with increasingly tragic results. now and 1974, showed the highest increase My soul please take. canoeist, because he was convicted under a ; Studies show the busiest days for casinos among gamblers is among those 65 and older. The Voice of Reason 19th century Michigan law, and anyway "adults are more likely to be offended by what jnationwide are the third and fourth days of When the casinos do open, and the prob Steve Jeffers comes out of the mouths of children than vice Teach month when senior citizens grab their lems among our elderly begin to surface, the Westland versa." pension and Social Security checks out of the burden likely will fall on the state. Jnailbox and board a casino bus. Nationwide, our churches have been woe \ A study of 235 gambling seniors in Rhode fully neglectful in fighting casino gambling, Protect our rights Now folks, where does that leave us, when Island showed more than half who gambled the Detroit Free Press and the American Civil which most see as a moral problem. Only the have just finished reading the letter printed &ad an annual income of less than $20,000, 31 United Methodist Church has stepped up to Liberties Union think that the law regarding percent gambled with pension money, and 20 I in the Observer on June 10 titled "Ban the using vile language in front of children should the plate with any significant amount of funds NRA." .percent with Social Security funds. to fight the problem. be thrown out? Some say it's up to the fami lies, religious organizations and schools to ! In Atlantic City, N.J., alone some 9 million The Catholic Church, which is most effec people arrive by casino bus each year. The I was thinking, after banning the NRA, an straighten things out. tive in dealing with social issues, has compro organization that is fighting for our rights to -irips are sponsored by church groups, senior mised itself by sponsoring bingo and Vegas centers', retirements centers, banks - almost defend ourselves and our families, and then I say, these groups have been trying, and Nights. Other churches adopt position papers rewriting the Second Amendment (to the U.S. •everybody. The bus are really mobile senior against gambling but do not spend any money it's proved to be a losing battle. I personally Constitution) to fit a socialistic mindset, we citizen centers - offering lonely, older people to fight casinos or help gambling addicts. think we need more enforcement of these .companionship and visions of winning lots of had better change the First Amendment. After types of 19th century laws, perhaps even 18th •money ,which for many seniors is tn short sup all, we don't want citizens with opposing opin But the state itself seems addicted to gam century laws, and maybe somebody ought to ply- ions to voice them in a "free press'." bling revenues.and so we may find grandpa investigate who finances the American Civil * Dennis McNeilly, a Jesuit priest-who is a Liberties Union. Do you know, I don't] and grandma not only hooked on gambling but We had better rewrite the Fourth Amend ysychologistat the University of Nebraska ; pretty much left to fend for themselves. Ralph C. Bolz ment, so that our homes can be searched Livonia Medical Center, conducted a study of 81 whenever, and our personal belongings, guns, knives, baseball bats, golf clubs and any other r* instruments of destruction can be seized. 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Pm» Poww, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD JiAwi TOWAR, VICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL RICHARCI'AQMIAN, PRESIDENT : We asked this to go In poofs. swimming." i J(tM UWMX, XX ,>\i , question at the You get cooled P«ttOA,il Plymouth Emlty fumtfwki, OUR NhtMON: 'Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism )}v Bailey Center off.*:-.-: pool In West- Westland Township 8 in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be j*hH$et,ii Westland land. independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or Plymouth sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate Township journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." ' — Philip Power ^- £• The Obterver & Eccentric! THUR3DAY, JUNE 24,.1-999 (W«e)Al» POINTS OF VIEW Funeral home profession has its-good guys as well 'ni beginning to see ftinef al homes honor. v but most aren't guilty of padding the routine, but back in the 1970s this in a little different light. • He waa articulate in*describing the bill. * was a brave new world. J role of funeral homes, beyond burying We are going with a memorial ser ! My father, Donald A. Brown, died the dead to include comforting the vice at my parents' church, North- Demystifying their work, I think, > June 9 and the people at the funeral surviving. Of course, there are disrep brook Presbyterian, so it'll be less would go a long way in enhancing the home in Oakland County who helped utable people in the profession* but expensive than a traditional funeral. image of the funeral home industry. ui have done a good job. They tacked that's true of journalism, law, medi Cremation reduces burial costs as Perhaps it's an area funeral home my husband's last name onto mine for cine and other fields. He pinpointed well. - directors could take up or expand, not the obituary, not legally correct or my negative media coverage of the, funer I think some pf the criticism of only for high school students but for preference, but all in all they've been al home industry. funeral homes is deserved, but some adults as well. djligent and helpful. Vermeulen and his fami]y_have cer comes from people's reluctance to face ; I remember interviewing James tainly served their profession and cus the inevitability of death. Even more Not necessarily the most pleasant; Vermeulen of Vermeulen Funeral tomers well, setting a good example JULIE BROWN so than taxes, death is one thing we thought on an early summer day, bu{ Homes in.Westland and Plymouth for others. It's not surprising that the all must face. • one worth pondering. " Township when he was named Busi chamber chose hirii as Business Per • It isn't the Way I'd choose When I was in high school, we had ness Person of the Year by the West- son of the Year, - to make my living, but I a unit on death and dying in a psy Julie Brown of Plymouth Township land Chamber of Commerce. Ques It isn't the way I'd choose to make appreciate those who do it chology class. A funeral home director is interim editor of the Westland tions about the bad apples in Ver- my living, but I appreciate those who came to visit; some classmates visited Observer. She can be reached via e- ' njeulen's profession were among those do it and do it well. High prices have and do it well. a funeral home as well, seeing where mail at [email protected] or' a$ked when he received the May been a concerrrforfuneral services, all the work was done. It may sound by phone at (734) 953-2126. Disabled peogLg need to be advocates for themselves ater this month, the U.S. our own battles. GUEST COLUMNIST be our spokespeople. continue to struggle unnecessarily. •-. Supreme Court will release its I just got back from Washington, Why? We will continue to be excluded. We Ldecision for Olmstead vs. L.C. & D.C., where I took part in an ADAPT I can imagine how many read the will continue to be stereotyped as E,W. The High Court will determine national action. ADAPT is a disabili first paragraph and wondered what helpless, incapable, pitiful and depen if.CongTess intended for programs ty rights activist/advocacy group. It is most integrated setting means. In the dent. We will continue to be viewed as denned under Title II - Public Ser organized and directed by persons Olmstead case it means two women commodities for nursing homes, men.r vices of the Americans with Disabili with disabilities. We operate from the with cognitive disabilities (L.C. & tal hospitals or other institutional set ties Act (ADA^ to be administered in perspective that we as persons with E.W.) are only able to receive services tings. The agencies allegedly out \ the "most integrated setting" possible. disabilities are best qualified to "deter at a mental institution. They want to there to help us will continue to per This decision will have wide implica mine* what we need to live our lives. receive their services in a "communi petuate our dependence-thus insuring tions for persons with disabilities. We see ourselves as the ones who ty setting" like a house or apartment. . they preserve their jobs. Most people have little knowledge should direct policies intended to A real home is considered the "most We are people. We enrich society about the ADA. That's understand assist us. SCOTT HEINZMAN integrated setting" possible,. Lower at large. And our lives are worth liv able because most people don't have ADAPT is an acronym for Ameri courts have agreed with L.C. & E.W. ing as long as we have the supports disabilities. But a recent survey can Disabled for Attendant Programs million people in this nation living* ' The State of Georgia (Olmstead) does necessary to overcome our limitations. reports about 80 percent of people Today. We are effective. We are pow with disabilities. And most of us are not. But first we have to value ourselves" with disabilities are unfamiliar with erful. We are controversial. And we doing little or nothing to help our Other disability issues include There will be a rally at the Capitol the ADA This is disturbing since the need more people with disabilities to selves/ ; *• ; affordable, accessible transportation in Lansing at 1 p.m. Monday, June ADA is the most important civil rights become involved. We the individuals who make up an3 housing, adequate income, suffi 28, to support "most integrated set law for the disabled in the land. But this article isn't about ADAPT. the disability community have to take cient personal assistance services, ting" and real choice in response to '•; And it points out a primary prob It is about the necessity of peo^fle with action to change society's view of us. access to assistive technology, institu the Olmstead decision, whatever it is. lem facing the disabled community. disabilities to take the lead on disabil We're the only ones who can do this. tional bias, even assisted suicide. You are invited to attend and get We are not involved enough with our ity issues. ADAPT just so happens to We seek opportunity not pity. We These issues are debated and involved. Keep an eye out for me and own business. We are allowing people be one group that does this. Our seek independence not dependence. addressed at many levels. But the say hello. I'll be a guy using a wheel without disabilities to decide issues action in Washington involved more We seek assistance not handouts. voice of the disabled community is but chair. that are disability issues. Where we than 500 people with various disabili We are the ones who know what we a squeak when, it should be a roar. Scott Heinzman is a member of should be leading in policy making we ties from all over the nation coming need. Yet we're allowing people who We can't afford to let others speak ADAPT and can be reached at (734) are either spectators or worse, alto together to facilitate change for our work for us like doctors, social work for us. We can't afford to let others . 462-2423 from noon to 9 p.m. gether oblivious. We are not fighting benefit. But there are well over 40 ers, legislators, psychiatrists, etc., to direct our lives. Otherwise we will School election date key state issue «5* here's a disconnect going on in the news \ business. Increasingly, through a process Tcalled "devolution," tax dollars and the authority to spend that money are being trans ferred from Washington to state capitals around the country, including Lansing. The idea is state governments are closer to the people than far-off federal bureaucrats and, therefore, state t6e TVoHden^ut governors and legislatures will make better decisions about spending priorities. . That's perfectly sensible. And you'd thinJr TOOL eV PATIO that the news media, in response, would double t and redouble the resources they devote to news PHILIP POWER FURNITURE CENTER! coverage from Lansing. I?**- Far from it. Over the past 10 years, the num higher. * Corn well Pool ck Patio ber of reporters assigned to cover goings-on in School boards are vehemently opposed to con carries the nation's most Lansing has dropped by nearly half. Both the solidation. Adding local school boardTandidates elegant brands and great wire services (Associated Press, for exam to the November ballot (already called a "bed- ple, the biggest) and the regional daily newspa sheet" ballot because of the number of candi *i*\ models of outdoor pers (the Detroit dailies and the Booth Newspa dates) would only insure that the outcome of furniture - Winston, pers, for example) have over the years reduced school board elections would be largely random ptitf Lloyd/Flanders wicker and staff assigned to Lansing. Excepting public because nobody would know what the candi aluminium, Homecrest, broadcasting, where Tim Skubic's^Off The dates stand for, let alone their names. ©spfe" :'• •''•'-¾¾idlL«ti'.-'- -7, rl' Hatteras, Woodard record" remains essential fare for insiders, TV They've got a point. For newspapers like this /J and radio stations no longer count for day-in, one, detailed local coverage of school board elec & wrought iron and more! day-out coverage. tions is an important point of our responsibility. The news media cite two factors. Budgets for The big city dailies don't do it. I'm concerned Lowest news coverage are always under pressure. And that if school board elections were consolidated priceesares j ust readers, listeners and viewers supposedly aren't onto the November ballot, local coverage would the beginning interested. get lost in the shuffle of elections for president, Be that as it may, HomeTown Communica governor, U.S. Senate and House, state Senate come in and btl jtk tions Network, the company that owns this and House, not to mention various judges, ini suiprised! newspaper, has maintained for years a News tiatives and referenda. Service that specializes in covering stories that Another idea is to consolidate elections for, 1 may originate in Lansing but^vhich have singu statewide education posts (State Board of Edu -** •*•*% lar conaequence for local communities. cation and the boards of U-M, MSU and Wayne . It takes skill and experience to distinguish State) into the June elections for school board A between the general" Lansing story and the one That would create a statewide "education elec that has concrete meaning in the dailj lives of tion," allowing the public an opportunity to A. • Patio Furniture • Pool Supplies l<>cal residents. For years, Tim Richard per focus on educational policy and spending. That's formed brilliantly in the role. Earlier this year, entirely lacking at present, which is a terrible £| • Swimming Pools * Accessories he retired up North, where the fishing is better. state of affairs for an activity that consumes the ! His successor is Mike Malott, who comes to largest slrare of state taxpayer expenditures. Largest Selection the job with more than 25 years of journalism State Sen. John Schwarz, R-Battle Creek, in Southeastern Michigan! experience. You'll see his reporting in this news has requested an opinion from Attorney General paper. Watch for his byline; he's good. Jennifer Granholm whether such a change Our 37th Year in Bnsiness d^fl^^^^ An example comes from a piece Mike filed could be accomplished by legislation alone or last week. In it, he describes a move in the Leg whether it requires a constitutional amend islature to move annual local school board elec ment. I'd suggest those who are concerned about COIWWEU7^ tions from June to November. Chief sponsor is the bad consequences of consolidating school ANN ARBOR BAAl flL EwSSSkl PLYMOUTH Houfe Majority Floor Lender Andrew board elections onto the November ballot urge 3500 PontUc Trail t^V^i mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mtmmm ffijrM-r The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 :,i \ SCHOOLCRAFT NEWS : What's Happening at School June 30: Assertive Tech Long Labor Day weekend defeated craft This Week: June 28 to July niques for the Workplace - 4 Learn techniques to improve BY MIKE MALOTT longer, as a result of Opponents argued that the bill but it should be their choice. June 28: Recreational Golf - your ability to deal with difficult HOMETOWN NEW8 SERVICE [email protected] mandate, many districts would reduce local control of dis They contended that if the state for beginning and advanced situations decisively, yet diplo begin classes in August, tricts by boards of education is-going-to-mandate a- four-day beginning golfers, this course matically. You will project a A longer summer vacation was means a shorter vacation season • "We have local school boards weekend for school districts, it focuses on the pre-swing routine, confident image, have the ability the last thing on the minds of for families with school-aged that are elected. This bill is should also mandate a long the full swing, the short game, to sell your ideas, say no when state representatives Thursday, children and for the northern chopping away at local control," weekend on that holiday for gov rules and etiquette. Equipment you mean no and give and June 17, before they recessed Michigan tourism, industry. Rep. Doug Spade, D-Adrian, con ernment offices and businesses, rg provided or bring your own. receive constructive criticism until fall. Shackleton argued it was a tended. "Next are we going to -go that parents are available to Part of the'AmerlcarMfcanage- T,he six-week class begins Mon The Michigan House turned "family friendly bill," designed to prevent the band from perform spend time with their children. day, June 28 at 5 p.m. or 6:10 ment Association Certification give parents, one last weekend ing at the Memorial Day Parade Program, this five-week class down a measure mandating a Here is how local legislators p.m. for a $60 fee. four-day weekend for school dis with their kids before sending so its members can stay home voted: 'Junior Tennis Camps - This begins Wednesday, June 30, for them back to school. He noted with their families on that holi $146 fee. tricts across the. state for the Reps. Gerald Law, R-Ply- four-day gamp is for tournament- Labor Day holiday. House Bill the bill would require that day?" mouth, Bruce Patterson, R-Can- level competitors and provides For information on these or 4099, sponsored by Rep. Scott schools take off the Friday before Rep,^Nancy Quarles, D-South- ton, Andrew Raczkowski, R- conditioning and drilling on other CES classes, call 734-462- Shackleton, R-Sault Ste. Marie, Labor Day only for the next field, motioned unsuccessfully to Farmington Hills, and Laura serves, volleys, overheads, 4448. Schoolcraft'CoMege is failed to pass muster in a 47-60 three years. Originally coupled have the bill amended to exempt Toy, R-Livonia voted yes. ground strokes and" match play. located at 18600 Haggerty Road, vote. It is the second time this with a requirement that the year-round programs. Reps. Bob Brown, D-Dearborn The camp begins Monday, June between Six andSeven Mile session representatives have- state create a school calendar Heights, Eileen DeHart, D-West- 28 at 3:30 p.m. for a $85 fee. Opponents further argued that roads, just west of 1-275. considered and rejected the bill. study committee, that idea was school boards can choose to start land^and Tom Kelly, D-VVayne, With the school year getting dropped. the school year after Labo'r Day, voted no. — —— Scholarships available 1-275 construction closes more ramps .'.Four $1,000 scholarships are scholarships to qualified stu available for the 1999-2000 fall dents. The award can be BY KEN ABRAMCZYK Rob.in Pannecouk, spokeswom exits," Pannecouk said. north to pave two shoulders and and winter terms at Schoolcraft renewed if the recipient main STAFF WRITER an for the Michigan Department [email protected] The closures do not affect the a fourth lane," Pannecouk said. College to students who them tains a 2.5 grade-point average of Transportation, said once the entrance and exit ramps on the Once paving is completed on selves are in the U.S. military or while taking a minimum of 12 The exit ramp from south Eight Mile interchange is com northbound side of 1-275 at the southbound lanes - sched have a parent or grandparent credit hours per semester and is bound 1-275 to Eight Mile is now pleted, crews will move to the Eight Mile. The loop ramps at all uled for completion by mid-July who served honorably in the Jn a three-year program. closed to traffic for about 12 days Six Mile interchange and work the interchanges will remain - traffic in both directions will be artned forces. so it can be rebuilt. on the ramps there, then follow closed through November. crossed back over to the newly * Application deadline is Friday, And Wednesday, an entrance with construction on the Seven Work crews are paving the paved southbound side between ^To quality, students must have July 30. Applications are avail ramp from eastbound Eight Mile Mile interchange. new southbound lanes for 1-275 Grand River and Five Mile Road. c&mpleted one year of studies at able in the office of financial aid to southbound 1-275 was closed Motorists are advised to use and working in a southerly direc At that time, construction on Schoolcraft, have a 2.5 or higher in the McDowell Building and through July 1 so construction the Seven Mile exits while crews tion. That side should be com the Grand River interchange and gifade-point average with no must be returned to that office. crews can replace that ramp as work on Eight Mile ramps. "And pleted within the next four the ramp from westbound 1-696 fewer than 12 credit hours per For information, call (313) part of the $49 million rebuild-" when the crews work on Six weeks, Pannecouk said. to southbound 1-275 will be com semester, and not have received 462-4433. Schoolcraft College is ing of 1-275. Mile, motorists will be able to "Starting next week, they will pleted. excessive scholarships or grants. at 18600 Haggerty Road, use the Seven and Eight Mile start on Five Mile and come back between Six and Seven Mile The American Legion Post 390 Roads, just west of 1-275. in Rosedale Park is offering the Elias Jewelry & Repairs GRAND OPENING SPECIAL FREE 14KT GOLD CHAIN with any purchase. Offer good at boih locations.. Wo ;irc proud lo announce ihe Or and 0|>enin^ ot our second kxation in Twelve nnks Mall. XOVI We carry ihe latest selection ol the jx>pu|;»r designer names in the jewelry industry. Bn^a^emeni and Anniversary rings set in plaiinum & I8KT gold. We'll also have a unique a variety of chains, bracelets, earrings, and charms in white and. yellow gold. Jewelry, watch repair and remount One year same as cash with every purchase. WHEN NBD CHANGED ITS NAME TO BANK ONE, not much changed. 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June 24. 1999 Go to jail? Monopoly game helps fund mission work JACK GLADDEN BY RICHARD PEARL STAFF WHITER [email protected] Youngsters in a Westland church's Nature's song youth group ha"ve been making paper houses and buildings this spring in hopes of being able to repair real ones worth hearing later this summer. The paper edifices will be used Sun colleague of mine took a solo day, June 27, in a game of-Life-Size canoe trip a while back. He pad Monopoly, a sort of Alice-in-Wonder- Adled along the shoreline of Lake land fundraiser at Prince of Peace Superior and, for a couple of days, Lutheran Church, Organizers hope it saw absolutely no one. No people. He will enable the Westland teens to join had no radio, no TV. The only sounds others from across the country in a were the sounds of nature. Workcarnp Mission to fix up the homes "It was great," he said. of the needy and elderly in Nashua, We were talking about it in the pic N.H. nic area outside"the building here at "We still need about $1,300 (for the work. We had to talk a little bit loud mission)," said Jann Martin, lay associ er than we should have to hear each ate at the church. The kids got the first other over the traffic noises from the $1,300 by hosting - under her direction freeway and the sounds of drills and - a dinner-dance fundraiser for adults saws from the workers installing a •in May. new air conditioning system on the Life-Size Monopoly will be played roof of the building. noon to 10 p.m. on a giant 30-square- Back inside, attempting to concen foot Monopoly board at the church, trate on writing this column, I tried to 37775 Palmer Road, west of Newburgh. tune out the conversations of my co For $5 each per half hour, four peo workers, the sound of the press run ple become human playing pieces on ning in another part of the building, the board, competing against each the ringing telephones. other by rolling or throwing 18-cubic- And I wondered: Whatever hap inch dice. pened to silence? What happened to They'll try to buy Boardwalk, Park those sounds of nature? They've been place, railroad, utility, hotel, building overpowered by man-made noises or house. They'll be aided by Chance that seem to have become not only while, always facing the classic "Do Not acceptable but necessary parts of Pass Go - Go Straight to Jail," which daily life. likely will put them in a cell. At home, in the morning, I can hear Prizes will be awarded every half the birds singing in the backyard. But hour, but there also will be a drawing their songs are often drowned out by for Meijer gift certificates and a grand traffic noises from the street or air prize: of dinner and movie for two from STAFF PHOTOS BY BRYAN* MITCHELL "the Westland Jonathon B. Pub. planes making Go to where?: TYying their hand at the life-sized game of Monopoly before it makes its "debut" at •... in the their landing For more information, call the church approach to Wil at(734)722-1735. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Westland on Sunday are Dave Droste (front row, from left), car, or in her low Run. Kerry Bissell, Jann Martin (back row, from left), the church's youth director, Anna Bonde and Kim room, she Atnijjht, in the Please see MONOPOLY, B2 Sparrow. hae to have spring and fcmn- mer, T can some the radio on. times hear the The 'silence' croaking of frogs gets to her. in the wooded New Patients Wanted...Call Today! area across that street and I can also hear the low rumble of traffic roaring along 1-275 more than a mile away. In the car, driving to work, if the window is down, I have to turn the radio up to full volume to be able to hear the traffic and weather report over the noise coming from all around me. Nothing specific, like a huge semi rumbling past or some kid with his stereo up so loud, that the bass shakes STAFFPHO r ELIZABETH QARNKIE his car and mine. Just generic noise. The Teenager sometimes takes All ears: Not quite your typical first grade walks or jogs through the neighbor student, Asa, a Leader Dog puppy in (With purchase of lenses) hood late at night when it's dark and training, is all ears, so to speak, in first grade Sale...Now thru July 31 st... cool. She seems to like the quiet teacher Margaret Fee's first grade class at St. sounds of the night. Genevieve School. Asa's "classmates" are But in the car, or in her room, she Taylor Keefer (left) and Scott Ansteth. has to have the radio on. The "silence" i i gets to her. Fashion Frames! .11 I love to watch those joggers who, i i while running for their health and breathing in the outside air„ have Students share their Walkmans plugged into their ears so they don't have to run in II silence. 50% Off i i II Nature isn't silent. Anyone who has i i ever sat outside in a Florida marsh classroom with i i II listening to hundreds of frogs croak t i ing at the top of their lungs or gills or i i whatever they have knows that. Their decibel level can equal that of a 'teacher's pet' i i teenager's car stereo. But it's the Ym&mfmtUrnSdtamtfStjks. i i Cbmejrm s Large Sdectm, bckdm$ Many sound of nature. i i 50% Offvi&hmbmtfltm* Exfka Wl/99. i t CbMm't Ska, Expim Vtt/99. hior Orim, I guess I'm just too much of a 'BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI i i dinosaur. When I was a kid growing SPECIAL WRITER PmrOM&OOtrDmmbExtkJd i i VMkePtdcsga&OtbfrDimfmExthultl i i up there w&s no television, radio was Margaret Fee's first grade class at St. Genevieve Optimh/ir. i i Qptim'c/j; the medium for daytime soap operas School in Livonia this past school year was like any t i and nighttime dramas, the transistor . i i other, until you looked under her desk.' 11 radio hadn't been invented and car Laying placidly and sleepy-eyed was Asa, a German l-877-6ptmfya i i 1-877-OptimEyes radios were rarities. Shepherd. Fee is raising him for the Leader Dogs, for the i i I Uked to fcit outside on the front Blind in Rochester, which places around 300 dogs annu JL porch when lit was raining. Just sit - ally with blind people around the world. StUEVHlE FARMfNOTON HILLS SOOTHFIELD WARREN 73449*1010 2464474790 810-7574200 and listen t .. t» -v*. .-_. ±__ UA •^"^ ^^**—mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm •• •OT KtyWQ) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 from page Bl from page Bl lAndJheLkida, well, they're The gameboard and pieces with Magic Markers^ because (ee§tstic to have a furry friend in were designed by 20-year-old they dyed the fabric and kept it their classroom. Dave Droste, a Wayne Memorial washable. They also were cheap -—.Take Robbie Brie*inski aBtd High School graduate and life er than fabric paint, which Mandy Lombardo, who especial time tinkerer who's a popular would flake off from us$< ly looked forward to Asa's morn church youth group sponsor. That phase took him a month ing greeting. Early this yeaiy Martin gave of working four to eight hours at" J "When we walk into school, Droste the task of duplicating a time. It was "the biggest, most moat of the time, he's right there the game her daughter Nickie, time-consuming project I've Waiting for us and we give him a 16, had seen at a Workc'amp in done," he said. big hug and pet him a lot," North Carolina. "It's fun, though, it's fun, it's Braezinski said; Droste, who plans to study an experience," he said. •"He's nice all the time and has- engineering this fall at Henry good manners," explained Enzo Ford Community College, quick Roll of the dice SJtante. ly realized the original plans The dice originally were to be •Patrick St. Onge said he was were too costly - for example, glued-together foam pieces col happy to know that he was help the gameboard was to be covered ored with markers. But Droste, ing a blind person. with Plexiglas. Besides, he with auto chair foam and uphol Asa is the second dog Fee has . already was working as much as stery pieces from his full-time raised for the Leader Dogs for 85 hours a week at two jobs in job at Phoenix Office Furnish the Blind. He lives with her and Westland. i ings, got his grandmother, goes just about everywhere she But he djdn't back down. Gladys Seeger, to sew it together gbea. When the. dogs are a year "I said, 'Sure!' I didn't know and iron-on big fabric dots. ojd they are returned to the how, but I'd do it," he said. The Kroger Co. donated 30 Leader Dogs for the Blind, which Having learned Monopoly from large and small grocery bags for trains them further before plac playing - and always losing to - hotels, houses and other game ing them with a blind person. older brother Steve, Droste pieces. Droste'3 youth group I Fee said she cried for a week vowed that his project would drew in windows and doors and When she returned the Golden "still turn out nice, still turn out colored them with markers. I|etriever she raised before Asa. good." If the Life Size Monopoly bene • "When you turn them back in STAFF PHOTO BY EUZABTTB CABNZGOS As far back as he could fit puts the kids into the July 17- it's very much like sending your Hall monitor?: He's not really the hall monitor at St. Genevieve School, but Asa acts remember, Droste tried to learn 25 New Hampshire mission, aaid child off to college," she said. "I like one as he watches the students walk by. how things worked - so much so Martin, they'll stay at a middle waited to do this until my that his parents' motto early on school, work on houses with ^youngest child went to college." he'll return to the Leader Dogs explained that Asa fits well in involved, Fee said being a puppy was "Hide the screwdrivers from youngsters from other states for the Blind near the end of the school of 190 kindergarten raiser has been more worthwhile Dave!" each day and re-assemble each Firm foundation December. through sixth-grade students. They'd let him take apart evening for dinner, prayers and than she could have imagined. fun. It might be tough when it's Meanwhile, students like Abby "We promote self-discipline in "Occasionally, the blind stu appliances that were beyond t|me to say goodbye, but Fee's Moening were happy to have children and responsibility in repair, but it wasn't enough, Adult sponsors - except Droste volunteer work provides a great dents are at the training with - will accompany the Westland him around. their daily lives and the impor us," she said. "When you see how Droste chuckled. "In Grampa's service, according to Rich "I like him because you can pet tance of being loving, caring peo car, I was always pushing the teens. Kocher, Leader Dogs for the him and he gives a lot of kisses," ple in the eyes of God," Sr. appreciative they are, it's very buttons. I didn't know what they "I'd love to go, but I can't take Blind dog care crew chief. she said. Juanita said. rewarding to know. And it's a did, but I would always be push time off work," said Droste, who "It gives us a firm foundation "It's special that we have a dog When it comes to love and car privilege to get to know these ing them. Just a curious kid, also toils 15-25 hours weekly at to begin .training," said Kocher, in our class, because not many ing, Asa's lessons were unbeat animals." always getting into things." Mickey's Dairy Twist in trying to adding that it takes an addition people have dogs in their class able for the students and staff. For the Monopoly project, he resolve the transportation prob al four to six months to train es," explained Marlena Stante. In fact, Asa improved school For more information about chose muslin cloth for the board lem that forced him from each dog. Sr. Mary Juanita Szymanski, morale among the teachers, as being a puppy raiser for the and used his drafting skills to mechanical engineering at East Asa will be a 1-year-old in a Felician sister > and St. well, Fee added. Leader Dogs for the Blind, call pencil in the board design. Then ern Michigan University a cou November and Fee is guessing Genevieve School principal, Even though-there's no money (888) 777-5332. he began coloring the'blocks ple years ago. CRAFTS CALENDAR Listings for the Crafts Calendar ST. DAMAN at the church, West Chicago at charge. Call (734) 453-5145 for an application, call (24«) 478- electricity are limited and cost should be submitted in writing Grafters are needed for St. Inkster roads, Redford. Table more information. 2395 or (734) 464-1041. an additional $5. For more infor tb 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Damian Parish's fall arts and rental is $25. For more informa LIVONIA STEVENSON MADONNA UNIVERSITY mation or an application, call 43150, or by fax at (734) 591- crafts show. The show will be 9 tion, call Joanne at (313) 937- The Livonia Stevenson High Madonna University is accepting (734) 432-5603. 7-279. For more information, call a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the 0226 or Josie at (734) 522-2963. School Booster Club is accepting applications from crafters for its ST. EDITH (734)953-2131. church, 30055 Joy Road West- DELTA KAPPA OAMMA applications for its annual Holi 15th annual Holiday Arts and Crafters are needed for St. Edith ftttlHWOOO VTUA land. For more information, call Crafters are needed for the 13th day Happening Craft Show 10 Crafts Showcase 10 a.m. to 4 School's fall craft show 9 a.m. to Greenwood Villa will have a (734) 421-6130. annual Delta Kappa Gamma a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the p.m. Nov. 6-7 in the Activities 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the school, Gramma's Attic Sale 9 a.m. to 5 ST. 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Huston-Bell Chwalek-Mueller Norman-Lynch Robert and Margaret Huston .Pattie and John Chwalek of Anthony Norman of South of Plymouth Township announce Plymouth announce the engage Rockwood announces the the engagement of their daugh ment of their daughter, Holly engagement of his daughter, ter, LeAnne Marie, to Sean Renee, to James^ Mueller, the son Christina Marie of Garden City, Michael Bell, the son of John of Neil and Charlene Mueller of to Collin Michael Lynch, the son and Terry Bell of Chicago, and Ann Arbor. of Aubrey Lynch of Shaker Diane Gersman of Colfax, Calif. The bride-to-be is a 1996 grad Heights, Ohio. /The bride-to-be is a graduate uate of Plymouth Canton High The bride-to-be is a graduate of Michigan State University School. She will graduate from of St. Mary Academy and East with a bachelor of arts degree. Grand Valley State University in ern Michigan University. She is She is employed by Lord & Tay April with a degree in special pursuing a master's degree at lor. education. Marygrove College. She is Her fiance is a graduate of Her fiance" is a 1995 graduate employed as a teacher by the Columbia College in Chicago of Ann Arbor Huron High Wayne-Westland Community with a bachelor of arts degree. School. He will graduate in April Schools. He is currently working as a with a degree in secondary Eng Her fiance is a graduate of sculptor, focusing on special lish education. Woodhaven High School. He is effects. planned at Our Lady of Victory A July 2000 wedding is self-employed in plastering. planned at St. Valentine A September wedding is Catholic Church in Northville. planned at St. John Neumann A November wedding is Catholic Church in Redford. Catholic Church in Canton. Ellstrom-Davld Daily-Turkisher Karen and Richard Ellstrom of Kennedy-Berger Linda Daily of Plymouth and Dearborn Heights announce the Bob' and Ann Kennedy of Red- Michael Daily of Livonia engagement of their daughter, ford announce the engagement of announce the engagement of Jennifer Mary, to Jonathan Scott their daughter, Jennifer Ann, to their daughter, Kellie Lyn; to David, the son of Cynthia and Andrew Morris Berger, the son Richard Ian Turkisher, the son Roland David of Livonia. of Henry and Elfriede Berger of of Robert and Nancy Turkisher The bride-to-be is a 1994 grad Dearborn. of Vancouver, Wash. uate of Divine Child High School The bride-to-be is a 1989 grad The bride-to-be is a 1987 grad and a 1999 graduate of Eastern uate of Ladywood High School, a uate of Plymouth Canton High Michigan University. She is 1993 graduate of Albion College School and a 1992 graduate of employed by the Fairlane Club with a bachelor of arts degree Michigan State University with and is the Dearborn High School and a 1999 graduate of Universi a bachelor of science degree in girls' soccer coach. ty of Detroit Mercy with a mas packaging. She is employed as a Her fiance is a 1992 graduate ter of business administration manufacturing engineer at of Divine Child High School and degree. She currently is a per Freightliner Corporation in Port a 1997 graduate of Wayne State sonal trainer at the Livonia land, Ore. University. He is employed by Family YMCA and plans to work Life Systems Inc. and is a coach An August wedding is planned in marketing. Her fiance is a 1984 graduate for Loyola University of Chicago at Church of the Divine Child in Her fianc6 is a 1983 graduate of Manitou Springs High School employed as an applications men's golf team. in Colorado and a 1989 graduate engineer at Freightliner Corpo- Dearborn. of Edsel Ford High School, a nological University and*is 1987 graduate of Central Michi of Colorado State University ration in Portland. employed by Visteon Automo Kimmet-Zaske gan University with a bachelor with a bachelor of science degree A September wedding is of science degree in business tive. in industrial engineering. He is planned in Portland. Jim and Kate Kimmet of Ypsi- administration and a 1991 CMU A September wedding is' lanti announce the engagement graduate with a master's degree. planned at St. Valentine of their daughter, Michele Chris Groves-Cooper He is attending Lawrence Tech- Catholic Church in Redford. tine, to Matthew Robert Zaske, Douglas and Judith Groves of the son of Bob and Carolyn Redford announce the engage Zaske of Livonia. Gates-Sholler ment of their daughter, Jody, to The bride-to-be is graduate of Chuck and Sylvia Gates of Geoffrey Mark Cooper, the son of Fr. Gabriel Richard High School Westland announce the engage Olive Cooper and Frances CO mmm ~\ B4(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 ' Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, music in barbershop style. UPCOMING Westland. Anyone who Rehearsals are 7 p.m. SCHOOLS • enjoys singing may join. Tuesdays at UAW Local SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S EVENTS EXERCISE 898 at 8975 Textile Road, Suburban Children's Co-op Ypsilanti. For more ihfor- • CONCERT SERIES Nursery has openings in its Musical Chairs is a new The Weatland Cultural program from Jazzercise mation, call Paula at (734) 2-year toddler-parent class 995-4110. Society summer concert on Friday mornings; 3-year designed for exercisers series will continue. class Monday and Wednes older than 40. The program CHADD Remaining dates are Sun day mornings; and the 4- provides a low to moderate CHADD of Northwest day, June 27, July 11, July year class on Monday, workout geared for the Wayne County meets the 18, July 25, Aug. l,Aug. 8, Wednesday and Friday older adult. The exercise first Thursday of the Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. All afternoons. Classes" run improves strength, flexibil month throughout the concerts will be 6 p.m. at from September to May. ity, balance, posture, coor school year at the Livonia the William P. Faust Pub- . Parents are required to dination and cardiovascu Civic Center Library, lie Library of Westland help out at the school. All lar endurance. It incorpo 32777 Five Mile. CHADD Performance Pavilion, 6123 classes are in the Newburg rates resistance exercises is a nonprofit, parent- Central City Parkway, United Methodist Church using rubber tubing and i based, volunteer organiza between Warren and Ford, on Ann Arbor Trail light weights with walking tion whose aim is to better except 6:30 p.m. July 18 at between Wayne and New- and jogging patterns. Wear the lives of individuals Stottlemeyer Park. Con burgh. For more informa loose-Jitting clothing and with attention difficulties. certs are free, and the Bai tion, call April at (734) 522- comfortable shoes. Light Call (313) 438-3099. ley Center is the rain loca 8469. weights and an exercise T.O.P.S. tion. Concerts are spon mat are suggested. Robert Take Off Pounds Sensibly sored by the Westland City PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Cassidy is the certified The Wayne-Westland Com No. MI28, a support group Council and features vari Jazzercise instructor. Sigif for sensible weight loss, ety of musical styles. For munity School District has up at the front desk at the ongoing registration for the meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays information, call (734) 722- Exploring* The mured at Marshall is a student creation. . Westland Friendship Cen at Good Shepherd 7620. preschool programs at Stot- ter or call (734) 722-7632. tlemyer Early Childhood Reformed Church, Wayne and Family Development TRAVEL GROUP Road and Hunter in West- Center, on Marquette Students aim high with muralTh e Travel Group meets land. Call Jackie at (734) AT THE between Wayne and Wild- 12:45 p.m. every Friday in 722-7225. the Westland Friendship LIBRARY wood. Programs include an Marshall Middle School eighth- dents doing projects which contribute la T.O.P.S. early intervention pro Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Take Off Pounds Sensibly FRIENDS OF LIBRARY graders Matthew Waun and Roger the improvement of their school andfar*- unless a trip or program is gram, Head Start, Milter are co-4e*tg*ers of a school community. \ No. M153 meets at 6:30 The Friends of the William Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- planned. Programs include p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- P. Faust Public Library mural. The aural depicts an outer speakers, films, celebration primary impaired program space scene Wftit4n« dashboard of a *The steps in Service Learning ir» mEyes, Westland Super group meets at 7 p.m. the and Sparkey Preschool. of birthdays and weekly Vision Center, 35184 Cen second Tuesday of each spaceship c*ned the 8D4ST2K (John planning, action, reflection a&4 eefehftfv door prizes. There is a $3 Registration is 8 a.m. to MarshaU Middle School year 2000) with tion. Students worked in teams on fbi' tral City Parkway, West- month at the library, 6123 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- membership fee for resi land. (734) 427-5200. Central City Parkway. Call the Earth, a comet, the moon, Mara, eun painting and all of the art studeatit dents, $12.50for nonresi 2660. and the Viking II space esq^oret. wrote their reflections on the finished Leader, Michele, (734) 422- (734)326-6123. Meetings dents. Call (734) 722-7632. 1726; secretary, Karen, LIVONIA COOPERATIVE Vikings is the name of Marshall's mural. . last about one hour and are CARO GROUP (734) 729-6368. The Livonia Cooperative mascot. •C open to the public. The The Friday Variety Card Friends also hold a book Nursery, a preschool for The mural was painted by April All class members received certifi* PUBLIC SPEAKING ages 3-4, is at 9601 Hub Dobbs' eighth-grade Servfce Learning cates, and the co^designers were hon Group at the Westland The Westland Easy Talk sale dunng regular library Friendship Center meets at hours at the library. bard. Parents learn with class, which was fiinded by a Quest ored as outstanding artists. ers Toastmasters Club No. their children. Enrollment grant. Service Learning involves stu 2 p.m. People play euchre, 6694 (formerly Holy is limited. For information, pinochle, bridge, Uno, Smokemasters) urges peo call Karen at (734) 522- rummy and poker. Light ple who want to learn the RECREATION 3714. nleet Monday-Wednesday- between Wayne and New- will check and clean hear refreshments are served.- art of public speaking to RECREATION AND FUN Friday afternoons and burgh, Livonia. Children ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. Call (734) 722-7632 for attend the club's weekly CHURCH PRESCHOOL information or just show up A recreational get-together The Westland Free Tuesday-Thursday morn -are grouped together by by appointment only. Call meetings 6:30 p.m. each for teens and adults who ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. ages in rooms with two (734) 722-7632 for more to play cards. The Friend Thursday at Denny's Methodist Preschool has ship Center is at 1119 N. are disabled is the second openings for 3- and 4-year- Little Lambs is a nonprofit, caregivers per room. This information. Restaurant, 7725 N. - Newburgh. Wayne Road next to West- Friday of each month at olds m the morning and nondiscriminatory program is an optional co TIGER GAMES the Westland Bailey Cen.-- afternoon sessions. The preschool. Call (248) 471- op, with parents working MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE land Shopping Center. Call The Senior Resources John Elbe at (734) 326- ter. Call (734) 722-7620. younger pupils attend 2077. once each month. Call (734) Dopartment Friendship The Wayne Ford Civic FMMJRE SKATINQ Tuesdays and Thursdays, GARFIELD COOP 422-0149. Center is offering trips to League schedules its senior 5419. The Westland Figure Skat other pupils on Mondays Garfield Cooperative Tiger games this year: meal for people 50 ancf ing Club formed an adult and Wednesdays. A Friday Preschool offers programs Tigers vs. Yankees, Thurs older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. introductory precision enrichment class is also for children 18 months to 5 day, July 8; Tigers vs. on the first Sunday of each team. The team is for those available. The preschool is years. It is at Cass Elemen HISTORIC Angels, Friday, Aug. 13. month at the league hall, BINGO who want to have fun with at 1421 S. Venoy, West- tary, 34633 Munger, south Cost is $25 a person a on Wayne Road two blocks PERRINSVtLLE south of Ford. Cost is $5 for OEMS' BINGO other skating adults and land. Call (734) 728-3559. of Six Mile and west of The historic Perrinsville game. Leave from the The 13th Congressional get exercise. Practices are Farmington.Road in Livo Friendship Center at 5 members and $7 for non- GARDEN cmr CO-OP one-room school opens to members. The meal District Democratic Party 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. All The Garden City Co-op nia. Call (734) 462-0135. the public 1-4 p.m. on the p.m. Games begin at 7:05-, sponsors bingo games 6:30 levels are welcome. Call includes beer, beverages, nursery has openings for • FRANKLIN PTSA last Sunday of each month p.m. Return to the center p.m. Thursdays in the M.J. (734)722-1091. dancing to Big Band music * preschool classes for ages The Franklin High PTSA is through September. People betweenll and 11:30 p.m. Hall, 35412 Michigan, next Sign up at the front desk. and door prizes. Call (734) BAILEY CENTER POOL 18 months through 4 years. seeking members. Member are welcome to come and 728-5010. _ to the Farmer Jack Super The pool at Westland's Bai Tots class meets on ship is open to those who visit the renovated 1856 First 23 seniors to register. market in Wayne. Call ley Center is on Ford at Wednesday mornings, and care about the schools and schoolhouse at Warren and WINDSOR RACEWAY TRIP WORK REFERRAL (734)421-1517. Carlson. Regular hours are 3- and 4-year-olds meet community. Members need Cowan roads, west of Mer- A trip to Windsor Raceway Information Center Inc. refers workers to elderly MORE OEMS'BINGO noon to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30- Mondays and Thursdays. not have a student in the riman in Westland. is set for Wednesday, Aug. The 13fh Congressional 7:30 p.m. daily. The out Parental involvement is school. Price is $3 for stu 4. Cost is $25. Leave people who need help. The WESTLAND MUSEUM program is for people inter District Democratic Party door pool is heated. required. Call Kelli at (734) dents, $5 for adults. Friendship Center at 5 holds bingo games 6:30 There is a water slide and The Westland Historical ested in providing trans 513-7708. Checks should be made Museum is open 1-4 p.m. p.m., dinner is served at p.m. Wednesdays in the a baby pool for kids age 3 payable to Franklin PTSA portation, yard work, ST.'MEL PRESCHOOL Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne 6:30 p.m., post time is 7:30 Cherry Hill Hall, on the and younger. There are and sent to 31000 Joy in p.m., with races over at housework, etc. Workers St. Mel Preschool, 7506 Road, between Marquette can specify the type of work southwest corner of Cherry birthday packages at $7 Livonia 48150. about 10:45 p.m. Return to Hill and Venoy. Call (734) per person, including pizza, Inkster Road, north of and Cherry Hill. Call (734) they are willing to do and Warren Avenue in Dear TUTORIAL PROGRAM 326-1110. center about midnight. Call 421-1517. pop, pool admission, . (734)722-7632. the communities they want games, and a T-shirt for born Heights* has morning A free tutoring program for FRIENDS MEET to work in. Call (734) 422- ST. MEL CHURCH the birthday person. and afternoon classes for students is offered at the Friends of the Westland DINNER AND SHOW 1052. Bingo games are held 6:45 Teen/ Middle School Night both 3- and 4-year-olds. Salvation Army Wayne- Historical Museum meets 7 A trip to dinner and the DYER CENTER p.m. Fridays in St. Mel is 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Registration has begun. Westlarid Corps Communi p.m. on the second •Tues play "Titanic" is scheduled The Wayne-Weatland Church's activities build with a disc jockey, pizza Call (313) 274-6270. ty Center, 2300 Venoy in days of January, March, for Thursday, Sept. 23. School District's Dyer ing, on Inkster Road north Westland. The program, 4- and pop. Admission is $1. YWCA READINESS May, July, September and Cost is $85. Arrive at the Senior Adult Center has of Warren Road. Doors Swim lessons will be 9 a.m. The YWCA of Western 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and November,at the Westland Friendship Center at 4 activities Monday through open 4 p.m. Food is avail to noon Monday through Wayne County Early Thursday, is for students Meeting House, 37091 p.m., eat at Three Brothers Thursday at the center, on able. Friday. These are two- Childhood School Readi ages 9 and older in Wayne, Marquette, between New- Restaurant at 5 p.m., Marquette between Wayne Westland and Romulus. arrive at Detroit Opera WFCL BINGO week sessions; for informa ness Program is available burgh and Wayne roads. and Newburgh roads. Mon The Finesse Girls Travel tion, call (734) 722-7620. to 4- and 5-year-old chil For information on partici Call President Jim , House at 7:30 p.m. Play days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 pating or volunteering, call Softball Boosters hold Pool prices are $2 for'a''res dren. The YWCA is at Franklin at (734) 721-013p\ starts at 8 p.m. Return to p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) bingo games 6:30-9:45 p.m. ident child, $3 for a resi 26279 Michigan in Inkster. Everyone is welcome. center at 11:30 p.m. Call and needlework at 9:30 723-3660. (734)722-7632. every Monday, to raise dent adult, $3 for a nonres Call (313) 561-4110. a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen money forthe girls' Softball ident child, $4 for a nonres CHARTER SCHOOL MOM'S MORNING OUT SENIOR CHOIR Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 program. The bingo games p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, ident adult. Season passes The Acadenjyof Detroit- Children, ages newborn to FOR SENIORS A Friendship senior choir, are at the Wayne Ford Tare$50. Westlandj an „ 6, and their mothers are under the direction of ' arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a HEARING CHECKS Hawaiian dance exercise Civic League hall, on entrepreneurial and busi invited to a Mom's Morning Robert Cassidy, has been Wayne Road, two blocks SUMMER DAY CAMP Out 9-11:30 a.m. every Every third Tuesday of started. The choir meets 9 class will be 1 p.m. every The Salvation Army in ness charter school, serves each month, a rep'resenta- " south of Ford, Westland. kindergarten through sev Thursday at Newburg a.m. Thursdays at the Wednesday in the Senior Westland'is accepting reg tive from Personalized Resources Department MORE BINGO enth grade/The school United Methodist Church, Westland Senior Resources istrations for summer day on Ann Arbor Trail Hearing Care of Westland Department Friendship (Friendship^enter), 1119 The Metro Wayne Demo camp for children ages'7- emphasizes a basic educa Newburgh, Hall A. Instruc cratic Club sponsors bingo 12. Camp will be 9 a.m. to tion with business and tor is Kammo Oris. Sign up games 6:30 p.m. Thursdays 3 p.m. Monday through entrepreneurial skills. The at the front desk or call at-the Joy Manor Bingo Friday, June 28 to Aug. 6, school offers a foreign lan (734)722-7632. Hall, on the south side of at the Salvation Army, guage class, music and art, Joy, east of Middlebelt, 23,00 Venoy, Westland. For a dress code and a comput Th« ObserW Niwipspw welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community Westland. Proceeds are information, call Sharon, er lab with access to the ' groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or prin t the infor used by the club to sponsor (734)722-3660. Internet Call (734) 722- Little League baseball 1465 or (248) 569-7787. mation below and rnailyour item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI. 48160, or if fc* te 794-891-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday CLUBS IN teams, the Salvation Army LITTLE PEOPLES for the folkwing Thursday's paper. CaU9S3-2104 if you have any questions. and School for the Blind. Livonia Little Peoples Co ACTION Call (734) 422-5025 or VOLUNTEERS WtSTLANO ROTARY op Preschool is now Event: '• (734) 729-8681. ASSISTED LIVING The Westland Rotary Club enrolling for the fall in pro SHAMROCK BINGO Marquette House assisted grams for 3-and 4-year- .. D#t# wtf 7*7»; meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs living facility, 36000 Cam days at Joy Manor, 28999 Bingo is played at 11 a.m. olds. For more information, Wednesdays at the Knights pus Drive, Westland; seeks call (734) 422-U76. 3n/^P^R%nWwp Joy, east of Middlebelt in volunteers to spend time Westland. of Columbus Hall, 35100 with residents to provide LITTLE LAMBS Van Born, east of Wayno Little Lambs Preschool, on SWUTAOfUNM Road, Wayne. Doors open 9 an'activity or a one-on-one AfMftfOfMf AM). • The County Connection visit. Call Peggy in the Farmington Road south of am. Food available. Pro West Chicago in Livonia, is Chorus of Sweet Adelines ceeds go to charity. Call activities department, International is looking for (734>W6637. accepting registration for (734)728-3020. the school year. Classes Utt additional $heet ifAectttary women who love to sing. The group sings acappella »;•.-*„ X; The Observer^ Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 *f Mouthers' hospitality, Copi are constants at St. Michael Denis In their wildest dreams stu thank you card and a jar full of lunchroom mothers' homemade body," said her daughter Janene, Southers dents probably never saw a tooth quarters, one from each student; desserts. engaged to Uvonian Andy Rum received a mod fairy who is 6-foot-4 and of the Kids would flock to Southers The only way the lunch staff mer. "When she came to our est wage as a male gender with long hair in a on the playground, even those could have improved is if shower - I can't believe this, but T lunchroom/play pony tail. ~ \ with all their teeth. He was the Southers recruited Copi, who's I do believe this - she forgot her ground monitor Southers, who is moving to first to settle disputes among been busy doing everything else. purse but had her camera bag. over the last Gaylord, doesn't look like your students (and lunchroom moth If there was ah all-America She's always got a camera and is decade at St. typical lunchroom mother, or ers) and the first to pick up a team for volunteers, Copi would always at St. Mike's for some Michael School father, either. There is a hair child after a fall. be captain. The fast of her 10 thing." STEVE in Livonia, code for males at St. Michael but Southers is young enough to children graduated last year Memories mean everything to 'KOWALSKf As much as he principal Sister Carolyn be a son of some lunchroom from St. Michael and though she Copi, who has separate scrap- handed out Ratkowski gladly made an mothers, but he's more like their - has slowed down, she's far from books for all her children from. quarters, some exception. big brother. It's this close rela retired. birth on, and all the Boy Scout*. days must have felt like volun First hired as a monitor in tionship that allowed him once JYith a crew that big at home, Parents often tell their children* teer work. The tradition began charge of one class, Southers to jokingly give a lunchroom chaperoning, field trips must, to get off the phone, and Copi is when he was assigned to his became the lunch program mother a quarter on a day she have been a breeze. no different, only she's telling daughter's first grade class. supervisor in 1995 and was as forget to wear a denture. "She volunteers for anything them so that she can get on. Call it Southers' hospitality. •well liked as predecessors Tina He was theMun'ch staffs unoffi and everything," said St. "She's just incredible, and she "I told them I'd give a quarter Szczepanik and Pat Repasky. cial cab driver, insisted on pay Michael receptionist Cecilia spends more time on the phone to anyone who comes in with a It's people like Southers and ing half the dinner tabs though Hartsock. than.anyone I know, organizing 'hole in their smile,'" said Sara Copi, a volunteer extraordi he was usually only one of 10 in Copi, married 33 years to things," said daughter Sherri Southers, a retired police officer naire, who have made life for St. attendance, and had a listening Madonna University professor Smith, 31. "She just likes to see anH a single parent with custody Michael students and faculty ear for all. James Copi, is a commissioner people happy. We tease her ' Volunteer extraordinaire Sara Copi of his children, Christina and simpler. He lived blocks from school but for the school's Boy Scouts. Six of about all the stuff she does and Julia. "Before I knew it I was At a creative end of the year drove out of his way to buy her seven sons earned Eagle her comment is that it's not that Sherri Smith. "She loves going, giving quarters to the other first school assembly, a teary-eyed doughnuts. That stopped after Scout status, the highest rank big of a deal, nothing's ever a 'big over to grandma's house and is grade class and second graders." Southers received an extra-large. realizing nothing could top the ing, and the seventh is working deal.' She doesn't want credit for carted off to St. Mike's, whenev-. fiu on it. Is that a record? anything." er my mom is helping." Thank you: She's a talented photographer, Copi babysits her only grand Denis which helped her produce the child, Rachel Smith, 2, whose Editor's note: Red ford-Garden City school's yearbook. She's still pro mother teaches at Stevenson sports editor Steve Kowalski, a lunch Southers ducing a memory book, the High School. room monitor by day, turned down thanks the church's annual publication. "I have piece of mind knowing Southers' position because he can't St. Michael "She takes pictures for every she's the one watching her," said afford it. Plus, he prefers his hair short. School stu dents for his going-away This summer there js so much gifts - a jar going on it's hard to decide what to of quarters fr where to go! That's why the collected Observer fr Eccentric Newspapers from the 857 has put together this special students 'along with a ..directory to make it easier...... new shirt. For more information about For eight advertising please, call years he has Rich: 734-953-2069 given away $10 a week in quarters Art in t£ Pflfg^J tWArtifUfra Amad «h« Coaatiy to every stu • Hwu-fr Dr*«ria Tee off with big ^¾^ « IMPORTER'S LIQUIDATION Sayings on ... 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BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH TRINITY 29475 W. Six Mile. Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. pastor 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor PRESBYTERIAN .— Two locations to serve you — BKmRD Sunday School.' 10:00 A.M. • • • lmttbairn*j*hmCt*ek . Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. LIVONIA A CANTON CHURCH 14175 Farmington Rd. m • 46001 Warcen Road Evening Worship 6i00 P.M. "IMS'TrinKy'ft 40000 Six Mile Road (N. of 1-96) emWkr (West of Canton Center) Year of Prayer 'just west of 1-275" Wed. Family Hour :. .7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am Countdown __ INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11:00 am I Sunday School 10:45 am to "2000" Horthville, Ml JUNE 27th Sunday School 9:45 am I* (734) 414-7422 (734) 522-6830 Visit our Web Site at httpJ/tonw.ccaa.odu/- kmcos 10101 W.Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 240-374-7400 YOUTH AWANA CLUBS 11:00a.m Dr,Richard Freeman 5 Miles W. of ShdWon Rd. Dr. James N. McQuin, Httot From M-14 take Gottfredson Rd. South 6:00 p.m. Dr. Richard Freeman Wonhip Servicn, DR. RICHARD FREEMAN ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL ,734-459-9550 PASTOR Risen Christ Lutheran Sunday School "-4 Church That's Concerned About People" 20605 Mlddkbdt Icorwr o( 5 M.ie 4 Mddlebel'l Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor Farmirrgtofi Kills, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road 8:30,10:00,11:30 A.M. 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service WORSHIP SERVICES (1 MSe West of Sheldon) Contemporary Servfeo 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, MI Saturday Evening 6 p.m. Plymouth • 453-5252 , ,e ,. „ 9:30 „ . NEW HOPE (Between Mlehlaan Ate. » Van Born M> Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Lifeline Contemporary Service 8:50-9:45 A.M. Bible Cl.ass & Sunday School 10:30 Pastor David Martin 11:00 Traditional Service Evening Service BAPTIST (734) 728-2180 Pa*lor John W. Meyer • 474-0675 Hugh McMartin, Lay Minister SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED Sunday School 9:}0 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00^6- 10:45 a.m. SL Michael Lutheran Church A School 8:00 • 9:30 am Nureetry Provided Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday School for AH Ages Wednesday Children, Voulh & Adult Bible Study 7:00 -8:oo p.m. HOSANNA-TABOR SCO) Kinnu Rd. Wtjn* (csnwr eCOknwood t Huui) (734)728-1950 LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday Morning Worship Service* 9600 Leveme • So. Redtord • 313-937-2424 Traditional Services 8 & 11 am Rev. Lawrence Wltto Contemporary Service 9:30 am WORSHIP wrm us Sunday School (Children A Adult) M0 A 11 no Sunday Morning Worship 8:30ft 11:0 0 Wednesday Nighl Service 7 pm Sunday School i Adult Stole Cku 9:30 am Rev. Dr Robert J SchuiU Rev. Merle WelhouMn Tlwwdey Evening Wonhip 7:00 p.m. Christian School: Kinoergarten-8th Grade ST. ANNFS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 313-937-2233 ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN Society of St Pius X Churci^VStfttol 5885 Venoy Traditional Latin Mass 1 Blk. N, of Ford Rd., WesBand 425-0260 23310 Joy*Road • Redford, Michigan Divlnt Worship a ft 11:00 A.M. .•i . ST.TIMOTHY CHURCH, USA GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.SJL) Bible Claaa ft SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. 5605 SrtaWon Rd, Cantor 5 Blocks E. of Tetegr»ph • (313) 534-2121 X 16700 Newburgh Road ,v Monday Evening Service 7:00 P.M. Uvonla • 734-464-8844 (734)459-0013 Priest's Phone (810) 784-9511 Gary D. HeedapoN, Admin latrattve Pastor Sunday School for All Ages: 9:00 a JTI. Sundty'Worship I Church SctW' Kurt E. Lambart, A*si»tant Pastor • fOOuMIIMaJn. Matt Schedule; Jeff BurKae. Principal!) CE Family Worship 10:00 a.m. ,1%1. EductHonForAIAflM -- First. Fri. 7.-00 p.m. "Treasure Hunt" Rev. Janet Noble-Richardson, Pastor ChUdctt AvtMH ' Hendkepped AccaaaiWa First Sat. 9:30 a.m. Resourcesfor H»tnng i/xj Sight lmfmind Sun. Masses 7:30 AthSOaun. PEACE EVANGEUCAl LUTHERAN http ^ftvww.unidial. conV- sttimotfiy Coaltttioat Heard Prior to Each Maw CHURCH & SCHOOL G«ACPLOTHERAN CHURCH M'?HwTwVkin 'Uvonii Sunon Wonhip wnto MttSOUW SYNOD Rosed&le Gardens - ^Wj.jLlll SWOIWCrWeialBeECHDALY OUR LADY OF Monday Ewtofl Sent;* $a-ZW RECP0RD1WP. Presbyterian Church (USAt; GOOD COUNSEL MB fm Worsnto Savvies Scftaot Qrtdvt • Pie-Scnool • I 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicaoo, Uvonia. Ml • 1160 Penniman-Ave. Church a School offoa: £154.-44:00 AvM. FIRST rfiESimRIAN CHURCH (t«fw«i IMrrtman « ttrtrrtfon Rdl) Main ft Church • (734) 4$3-64«4 | •'Semnqtheneoosofthefamlyina . Plymouth • 453-0326 (734Lta-W»- — Sunday School (734) 422-0454 carry & contemporary Style' Rev. John J.JSulliyan H 9:15* 11:00 AM nmovTM Worship Sarvlea ft MGitiiTdirL.Tti. 9O0 A.M., Sat. 5.00 P.M. Nw$ryPrO\*Jed 8:30l.m.* 10:00 i.m. Sunday School rossWinds Sunday 8.00, 10:00 A.M. and 12.00 P.M. fwttVWkwf r raBOVX, WKT Sunday School 4 Nurwry 10:30 a.m. ± SK» P.M. Life Teen Mm FW*11rnG#iyHattolfv AMOC PMtor COMMUNI I Y f St. Paul s evangelical Dr. James Skimins Tamara J. Sefdel Senior Minister Associate Minister Numry C«r| PrwMW stud*? Worship CaMratJM: ifcN >.«. LutheRan ChuRch Carole MacKay We Welcome You To A 'Re'e,ar,trejcfrsig i vp/.&ngmuSK ***• I— Accessible to Alt Director o« Onatian Education 17810 Farrnlngton Road • UVcrie • (734) 261-1360 Full Program Church 4S7TT1 fed M. • Casta* 7M.H1 .140} RESUfWICTION CATHOLIC CHURCH May »w October • Monday Mght Sarvtea. 7*0 pjn.: Rti «»hlrd Pttcrt. Put.* II 43755 Warren Rd.. Canton, Michigan 48187 Sunday School a Bt* Ctaetea For Al Agae *e6 un. Rf* Ruih 8tthn£T< ^i.vl'&i f » ' ." '.H ^ *•:. K.V*1'"'! '<^*,' V.-i • -fs-rrr £„£ tim ' ',«\'>','!• •'. , > First Church ol"Christ, Sdentist, Plymouth IV {•:'•• ,*'N'' ] 1» W. Ann Arbor Trail Ptytnouth, MJ Timothy* Lutheran Church wS' -^^---•••" - _'--^' > •'• '• ' -TCTTMglirilsMliiTlilglJir^^V^lr^ry- '" • • Sundi)'Scr>ke l(hs(>*.m. FAITH COVENANTOiURCH : Sunday School 10\W) » m. 8820 Way rwRd. 14 Milt Road and Drake, Farmington Hills WtWMM v^-'-A- ••> ^::'^^^^^>-/---^^fe: ^C-.,;- - .- 'K'oJ Evniin^ Tmirr«DO) Mrenn^ 7:.i0p m. (Between Ann Art»f Trail & Joy Road) Rridinj; Room - H5 S ltir\ry.Pl>mou(h (248)661-9191 Mondiy-Fridjy lfrWim -loOp.m. LlvonH • 427-2290 iitu.-Ji> lOCtlim - .MJOpra • Thuhdij 7-9p.m. Rev. Ctria Thompson Powvll, Pattor Sunday Worship ST. MATTHEW'S CUrencevtlle United Methodist 453-1676 9:00 a.m. Adult ft Childr»n't Sunday School 10:00 A.M. (Summer) UNITED METHODIST 20)00 Middlrbctt ffd. • Lnonia Child Cart prft ided for all sm ka 474)444 10:00 a.m. Family Worship 30900 Sut Mile Rd. (BeL Marriman & MxMletwtl) Rev. Jean Love Summer Sunday School for children Chuck Sanquist, Pastor \ Worship Services 10:15 AM, 6:00 PM through Grade 6 10:00 A.M. Worship & Church School Activities for all »g« ' Wcdiwsdays at 6:00 p.m Nursery Pron'deJ Youth Groups • Adulr Small Groups 11:15 A.M. Adult Study Classes Sunday School 9 AM Nursery Provided • 422-6038 Office Hrs. 9-5 NARDIN PARK UNITED Reformed - Adhering to the METHODIST CHURCH Westminster Confession of Faith 29887 West felcvcn Mile Road Just West of Mtddlebeli • Building Healthy Families... Brightmoor Tabernacle Presbyterian Free Church 243-476-8860 30025 Curtis Ave., Uvonla 48154 Farmington Hills 8t30 A.m. - Casual Worhlp Assemblies of God • GftMn G Rate, pastor off MidoTebelt oehwen Six and Seven Mile 10:00 *.m. - Tr*dWori*l Worship 26555 Franklin Rd., SoUrhfierd, Ml 1-696 & Telegraph • W«t of rjoiidsy Inn • 248/352-6200 Sunday Services -1 lam and 7 pm "Saturday at the Park" Dyrw"Ic Youth A. Children's Programs Wednesday Bible Study - 7pm 8:45 Family Sunday School Hour * Wednesday 7KK> pm "Family Night" Contemporary Worship • Adult Education ftotor.JIfwuKrt Mxitod • tet 313421- 07» 10:00 AM - The God You Are Looking For! Saturday at 6:30 p.m. • Child-Care Provided Sunday Worship at 9:15 and Ham Pastort: Dr D»*n KJump. Kev. Tonya Arnwen Pastor Calvin C. Ratz Church School at 9:15 ahd 11a.m. firM United Methodist Church No Evening Service This Week t R*v. Benjamin Bohnaack Rev. Kathleen OwW of rivmouth Rev, Jane Ber^ultt 24 -Hour Prayer Lint 248-^2-6205 Rev. Robert B«va.h Mr. MaMn Rooku* TTraUBLB SBSS7 (734)453 5280 Jip aAgape Faiifefly WonNp Center NCWBURG UNITED 'A0LACTKAI OfUKOt ON TffSHOVf ™Ww *A mAfnCAL tinmeu ON mrmavr* METHODIST 45061 GaeMM HoH CMMeff, Ml 4*1M CHURCH 6*tU t4* Stout 4* (734) 394-0357 36500 Ann Arbor Trail Gs464*my*t* MTmTT WfTlD CHURCH between Wayne 4 Newborgh Rds. United Mathodlet Church Yep! We're^ New Service Times 422-0149 Uyonli*l1»«421-M« t 10000 Beech Bety, Redtord f^.OonaMUrtatTwi, Pastor SMMtay WoiaMy Sarvkai - tiOO and IfeOO a.av Worship Service* & Sunday School- Between Plymouth end W. Chtceee Still Open. M9i_ 8:30 ft 10:00 a.m. Bob & Diana Qoudle, Co-Paatore 10:10 trM.WaftNp Sarvlct • yT^HiWH^»j^Waiy • aapappiy K^^fcj^a*a%" w m%^%0 y^^w* • '. Just in'case you were Youth Choir Mmtcat 31«VM7.ai70 • wondering we're stilt open Nvrwry Cere AveHebh Ag*p4 Chrfeiari Acidfttiy- K through 12 M Air CoiulitioitiMl Srmctti •V-*gf. REUOIOUSNEWS Listings for the Religious News The order was founded in Rosemary Kline at (734) 462- Should be submitted in writing Poland by Blessed Mary Angela 3770. . ' ho later than noon Friday for the in 1855. next Thursday's issue. They can Through the process of theo St. James Presbyterian be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, logical reflection, dialogue and Church-wUl have'a rummage Livonia 48150, or by fax at consensus, the sisters are sale 8 a.m. to 2 pirn. Friday,;July (734) 591-7279. For more infor addressing issues and concerns 9, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, mation, call (734) 953-2131. which affect the vitality and via July 10, at the church, 25350 W. MMUEPLACE bility of the community to the Six Mile Road, Redford. For Barbara Waltry and Mary Ann mission of the Catholic Church more information, call (313) 534- Mercieca will talk about stalking at the threshold of the next mil 7730. and personal protection orders at lennium. Single Place Presents at 7:30 At the conclusion of the chap wwt&^^m P^ve^vve^iaBj w Vendors are needed for a flea p.m. Thursday, June 24, at the ter on July 2, representatives market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur First Presbyterian Church, 200 will be selected to serve as dele day, JulyclO, at Good Shepherd E. Main Street, Northville. The gates to the General Chapter in Rome in 2000. Reformed Church, Wayne at Open Forum will feature "The Hunter roads, Westland. Space Book of Questions" with facilita FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL costs $20. Applications are avail tor Tony Valenti. There is a $4 Westland Church of the able by calling Ray or Jackie per person charge.'For more Nazarene will have its first Fam Gagnonat (734) 722-7225. information, call Single Place ily Fun Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ministries at (248) 349-0911. Saturday, June 26, at the MAJUtlAtfc ENCOUNTDI. Summer Dane* church, 38600 Palmer Road, Worldwide Marriage Westland. Encounter offers a weekend Detroit Area Catholic Singles experience for married couples to will have a summer dance 8 p.m. There will be games (dunk At FuH Gospel Temple: The legendary Blackwood Brothers Quartet will perform at 7 tank, basketball shoot, treasure p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the Full Gospel Temple Church, 34033 Palmer Road, improve their communication to 1 a.m. Saturday, June, 26, at skills, learn the value of intima St. Edith's Church, Newburgh hunt), and bake sale. Hot dogs, Westland. The quartet's concerts are filled with songs spanning a 60-year history, popcorn and beverages will be cy and renew their love for each Road south of Five Mile Road, including "How Great Thou Art," "Just a Little Walk with Jesus" and Til Fly other July 16-18 at the St. Livonia. Cost will be $8 and served. All food and activities are free of charge. Away." The concert is free of charge, and a love offering will be taken. For more John's Family Life Center, includes refreshments, DJ, pizza 44011 Five Mile, Plymouth and pop served the first 1 1/2 For more information, call the information, call the church at (734) 326-3333. church at (734) 721-5545. Township. The registration fee is hours. $50. Call Bill and Carol at (248) The dance is for singles over MONOPOLY "Living on the Edge" is a youth an Church will sponsor five more information, call the Chris 528-2512 or Dan and Debbie at age 21, and proper attire is Prince of Peace Lutheran musical written by Michael W. weeks of day camp 8 a.m. to 5 tian Education Office at (248) (810) 286-5524. required. For more information, Church will host Life-Sized Smith. In the musical, Oliver p.m. (extended care will be avail 374-5977. call Pat at (3i3) 277-6083, Bill at Monopoly noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Grigsby and four of his friends at able) June 28-July 30 for chil suMLEPomr Single Point Ministries of (.734) 641-2398, Joanne at (734) June 27, at the church, 37775 Dewey High School have made a dren entering the first grade NEW BEOJNNINOS Ward Presbyterian Church will 591-0258, Jane at (734) 284-8958 Palmer Road, Westland. The cost commitment to try "living on the through sixth-graders at the New Beginnings, a grief sup host a. summer divorce recovery or Becky at (734) 459-4341. will be $5 per person for a half- edge" as Christians. For one church, 40000 Six Mile Road, port group, will have a meeting workshop 7-8:30 p.m. Monday- Provincial Chapter hour of playing time. Proceeds week, they measure everything Northville. at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at St. Friday, July 12-16, and 8:30 a.m. The Felician Sisters of the Pre will benefit the Workcamp Mis they do against the example set Activities include Friday "fun" Matthew's United Methodist to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at sentation of the Blessed Virgin sion trip. For more information, for them by Jesus. lunches, recreation, stories, Church, 30900 W. Six Mile, east the church. The cost is $25 in Mary province in Livonia are call (734) 722-1735. . Following the 10 a.m. worship crafts and two weekly field trips of Merriman, Livonia. The pro advance or $30 for those who • conducting their 15th Provincial "UV1NO ON EDGE' service, El Buen Pastor, New- to places like Greenfield Village, gram is for people suffering as burg's partner Chunfh in south register the first night and $15 Chapter. Sisters who serve Newburg United Methodist Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, the result of the death of a loved west Detroit, will provide an Maybury State Park, Four Bears for those who are repeating the throughout eight diocese iA Church Youth Choir will perform one. There are no fees. Anyone 1 Hispanic coffee hour. For more workshop and have the books. Michigan, Ohio and Indiana "Living on the Edge" at 8:30 and Waterpark, putt-putt golfing and may attend any or all sessions as information, call the church at Free child care will be provided. have come together as a commu 10 a.m. Sunday, June 27, at the a trout pond. they feel the need. For more (734)422-0149.^ For more information, call the nity at the provincialate in Livo church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, The cost is $90 per week and information, call the church Single Point office at (248) 374- nia to discern their future as Livonia, following a week-long ' DAY CAMP , children can register for one or office at (734) 422-6038, Marilyn 5920. Felecian-Franciscans. tour in Ohio. Ward Evangelical Presbytery more weeks. To register or for Wilkinson at (24S) 380-7903, or i • i VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS Listings for vacation Slble SonCastlaJEaire,. 9^0-arn>. *o— IT. PAUL'S PHtSByihWAN 42021 Ann Arbor Trail, Ply City. The school is for children on water and another day be SGhools-shtntld-besubmltfedTn noon June 28-July 1 at the St. Paul's Presbyterian Church mouth. Children age 4 through ages 4 through sixth-graders. On thrown onto a prison ship with \iriling no later than noon Friday church, 43065 Joy-Road, will have its vacation Bible sixth-grade will learn about the July 30, there will be a picnic the Apostle Pdul. Each day will fifr^he next Thursday's issue. between Lilley Road and Main school, Veggie Town, 9:30 a.m. to invisible armor that God offers noon-1 p.m. for the children and conclude with a Treasure Time Street, Canton. Children enter They can be mailed to 36251 noon July 12-16 at the church, His children to help them resist staff and a closing program, fol finale to celebrate what they ing kindergarten through sixth- 27475 Five Mile.Road, Livonia. lowed by an ice cream social, for Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or Satan. Activities will include have learned- For more informa by fax at (734) 591-7279. For graders will enjoy music, skits, Children between the ages of 4- families and friends at 7 p.m. Bible stories, songs, crafts, tion, call the church at (734)422- more information, call (734) Bible exploration, crafts and 10 will have fun with their For more information or a regis games, snacks and puppet 0494. 953-2131. games. For more information, favorite "Veggie Tales" charac shoves. The closing program and tration form, call the church at call the church at (734) 455- ters. During the school, a free (734)421-8628. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN GARDEN CITY PRESBYTERIAN a carnival will be at 6 p.m. July 0022. will offering will be taken for the ROSEDALE OAROENS Timothy Lutheran Church will Garden City Presbyterian 25. There is no charge, however, NEWBURG UNITED METHOOIST benefit of the Penricktbn Center Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian • have its vacation Bible school, Church is accepting rfgiffrat'"n a freewill offering will be taken Newburg United Methodist " for Blind Children. A donation of Church will have its vacation The Great BibleUnd Dig," 6:30- for its vacation Bible school 9 , to support the Collins family, Church invites children to join $7.50 per child ( with a $15 flat • Bible school, Treasure Hunt a.m. to noon June 28-July 1 at short-term missionaries to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 14 its construction crew for 'TJnder rate for families with more than Bible Adventure, 9:30 a.m. to the church, 1841 Middlebelt Bangladesh. For more informa and 21 and Aug. 4, 11 and 18. at Construction" vacation Bible one child) is requested. Registra tion, call the church office at noon Aug. 2-6 at the church. the church 8820 Wayne Road, Road, Garden City. Children age school July 12-16 at the church, 9601 Hubbard. Livonia. Each * tion ends July 9. For more infor (734) 453-5.534. Livonia. A light supper will be 4 through fifth-graders are invit 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. mation, or to register, call the day, children will sing .songs. served at 6 p.m., followed by the ed to come and explore the There will be stories and music, Church af (734) 422-1470. GARDEN CITY FIRST UM play team building games, nibble "Treasure Hunt Bible Adven games and crafts for children PLYMOUTH BAPTIST Garden City First United treats from Treasure Treats, program for those age 2 through ture." For more information, call age 3 through those entering the Plymouth Baptist Church will Methodist Church will have its visit a rain forest, dig into Bible adults. There is no charge, but the church at (734) 421-7620. • sixth-grade. Children also learn have its vacation Bible school, vacation Bible school, "Jungle adventures and create Craft registration is required by June CALVARY BAPTIST • the trade of Christian service. "In Search of Victory (Putting.on - Journey," 9 a.m. to noon July 26- Cave creatures to take home and 30 For more information, call Calvary_Baptist Church_wiLI F-or-F«gi*trationrnformation; call the Armor of God)," 9:15 a.m. to 30 at the church, 6443 Merriman play with. One day. children will the church office at (734.» 427- "Have Us vacation Bible school, the church at (734) 422-Q 149.,- noon July 19-23 at the church, Road at Maplewood, Garden join the Disciple Peter walking 2290. : ±**m>> •'^' ft-jVriVk~ '. ':':'• -•'••'- >*^'-JHr FREE Business Checking! West land's Best Kept Secret Is Out... Discover The Retirement VcuVc Always m That's SmartBusiness Dreamed About. Now TWo Smart Options SmartBusiness Make ^larl uimu-\ rnaim'gi'inrnl'ytur ti>|> • Large, Stylish Apartments |>rit>ril\. rhr< k thi* "lit... 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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO .* my drummer and I wandered Birthday boy: "Oct. 19." What's not to like? ," he said/"It STAFF WRITER through the; streets there and hit Chris Isaak It sounds like I know what I'm is cool. It's cool and, I don't cfuoco#o«JK>mecomio,net the shopftr he said; The kind of doing because I don't have a know, I think I have a certain ' Chris Isaak knows it takes shops that we always hit are celebrates clue." ability to show off, I have the more than good songs to impress always goofy. We go to like a his 43rd Although, he explained, he 'ham factor.' Some people are an audience. The singer, best hardware store on our day off." birthday at recently wrote a song, "Winter known for the hit song "Wicked naturally shy. Whatever the psy His recent Detroit purchase Chene Park Waves" for the Surfrider Fo.un- chological reasons, I don't mind Game," admitted he pulls out all was an open-ended adjustable datfon, "a clean ocean kind of the'stops for his show. in Detroit on standing up oh the stage. Get me wrench. thing." one on one and I cUun up." The most important thing is Saturday, "I was feeling bad because That's about it. I do a lot of Jokes aside, Isaak takes his to have good songs and good lookin' but I don't buy much. I June 26, as every time Ichange my oil, I just music. But there's no reason you 'have a tremendous sales resis part of take it out there and I dump it fans seriously. He is one of the can't have an elephant and fire," tance or something. I love to look CIDR-FM's off the end of the wharf to watch few performers who will sign said, Isaak, calling from a Chica-" in stores. I like to look at stuff, "Riverfest." the patterns it would make." every photo, T-shirt, whatever, go-area venue. but I don't feel an urge for stuff "No, I don't," he added rather .that is thrust upon him. During a 1.5-minute interview, because I can't find the stuff I loudly. Tell them we always hang out Isaak is fixated on elephants, already-have." after the show and say hi. It's but does he bring the animal? He does know that after this not like you can't find me. We "We bring the wild suits; we do That is, until he saw a mir tour in support of his latest- head to the front of the auditori everything we can think of - rored suit in a clothing store. album, he is returning to films. um and we usually sign some anything and everything. It "We went into a store that was He will star as "Sailor Ripley" in stuff there - T-shirts or whatev makes it fun. I tell people if they just wild fashions, kind of like, I the sequel to the 1990 David er," he said. "We hang out there enjoy our shows, they should not don't know, it looked like pimps Lynch film "Wild at Heart." until everybody splits. We'll take only tell their friends about it, would shop there. I mean that Nicolas Cage originated the role. a picture, say hi, if they want to but exaggerate," he said, taking literally," said Isaak, taking the The sequel was written by and serve some peanuts, that's fine, a minute to adopt a journalist's time to enunciate every syllable will be directed by Barry Gifford, too. voice, "Probably, the highlight of of literally. who wrote the novel "Wild at "I'll be the guy in the mirrored the show is when Chris rides Heart." There was like purple shoes pants." down on an elephant." made out of alligator with gTeen He's not sure who his co-stars Isaak, who celebrates birthday belts and sequins on the things will be, other than the "guy who No. 43 on Saturday, June 26, at and sparkling." took at kick at Letterman's head. Chris Isaak, The Robert Cray Chene Park in Detroit, is crack When asked if he purchased I can't think of his name (Crispin Band featuring The Memphis ing himself up. Ahe suits, the volume of Isaak's. Glover). That's a horrible way to Horns, Susan Calloway, and voice raises three levels. describe him." Stewart Francke perform as part He is thrilled about returning "We. all bought suits. We're Isaak, who appeared in That of CIDR-FM's (93.9) "Riverfest" to Detroit, .where shows have wearing them on stage. They're Thing You Do!" "Twin Peaks: at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, always, gone well. Visits to fantastic. It's way cheaper than Fire Walk With Me," and at Chene Park, 2600 At water St., Detroit have also proven fruitful, buying suits at home. Everybody "Silence of the Lambs," said Detroit. Tickets are $29.39 in to the multi-talented singer- looks like they walked out of his latest album, 1998's "Speak low-up. Whenever spmeone asks he's looking forward to returning advance for the all-ages show. songwriter-actorr 'Starsky and Hutch.'" of the Devil" (Reprise), and has him when he's returning the stu to films. Call (313) 983-6611 for more The last time we were there, Isaak is touring in support of yet to set a date to record the fol dio, he gives the stock answer "I always have fun doing films. information. Wm^^^SS^^^^^^^^^^^^ Visit Your Metro Detroit Mercury Dealer. ANN ARBOR KT Apollo 2hX> W Sladiurr, Rl.J -ll.Sil. m- '!•>' MvS'-f^V m^ : > - ''*?y-V^^'/'V *''*** *" *v .''~"' DEARBORN Krug inM Mnhipr. Aw Fhr&ww - ';•• "J.^^V— DFTROII iS:W' •/•-.* " Bob Maxey U+ViM^k&c , * •'•*,* ;\ . -. ^mm^mt^mm^^ "t.iii) kas.wv DETROIT •'* * - i>'.\ _ t\ i Park Motor /.S.W'UUni.wnJAw rn-:, ?.«--.«..* mm^mns i?J3>/iM-5(.V0 FARMISCTON '"'- r^w^^f^V*^M*MUlM*MM^Il|^«RMNWIMIIlifM!l^J. ^ ". Jack Demmer I • lI'iWl .j/fO^dirJRiHi ,\\- . .*.k .-,^. 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Patricia Bagley took 5Tst among women in the 26.2-mile race in 2 Division I crown hours, 53 minutes and 39 seconds (6:38 pace). Chuck Block finished 100th in the M PREP BASEBALL men's division with a time of 2:47:45. BY STEVE KOWALSKI STAFF WRITER Spring hockey champs [email protected] •The Livonia Stars captured the How's this for creating your own Pee Wee Select Spring Shootout play identity? off June 12 at City Sports Center in Charlie Haeger, Redford Catholic Detroit with a 4-1 victory over the Central's sophomore pitcher, threw 5/3 Grosse Pointe Eagles. innings of scoreless relief as CC beat Troy, 6-5, in Saturday's Division I state Captain John Clancy, who scored championship game at Battle Creek's two goals in the finals, was nanid CO. Brown Stadium. glayoff MVP. Martin Dale-Hench also Madonna University coach Greg collected two goals in the victory. Haeger smiles at the sight of his kid Asaron Zuziak contributed two ass- brother pitching at his alma mater, sists, while Bruce Henderson, Erik' which he led to its last state title in Anderson, Anthony Zeni, Allen Tyler 1987. and Matt Luzaich added one each. He also understands he might not The Stars, coached by Rob Zeni, have a chance to coach Charlie, who reached the finals by beating the Fort has already caught the eye of NCAA Wayne (Ind.) Komets, 5-1, and the Division I college coaches and profes Livonia Thrashers, 4-3 (on Clancy's sional scouts. last-minute goal to complete the hat Haeger scattered three hits, struck trick). out three and walked one in relief of Other members of the Stars, who ace Anthony Tomey. A 23rd-round competed the regular season unde selection of the Cleveland Indians in feated #nd finished 13-0-1 overall, the recent Major League draft, Tomey include:' Jordan Boyajian, goaltender; gave up five runs on six hits and a Mike Barnett, Kirk Becker, Adam walk in \% innings. Kehres and Sean Nisun.-defensemen; Haeger came in with runners on sec Dan DeRoo, Clay Mattson and Mike ond and third and promptly struck out jlushey. the first hitter he faced, the Colts' Assistant coaches include Paul cleanup batter, to end the inning. Anderson, Bruce Henderson and Troy pitcher Matt Lestan pitched Glenn Stevens. The team manager is courageously, allowing eight hits and Andrea Anderson. The team sponsor three walks with two strikeouts. Troy, is Universal Glass, Inc. playing in its first state title game, fin ished 29-7 overall. * •The Livonia RoadOne Lightning recently captured the Bantam House "We were feeling pretty good when Select, West-1 Division title in the we got on Tomey," Troy coach Paul Spring Shootout Metro Hockey Diegel said. "He's a grfeat pitcher but League. he was up in the strike zone and pur. kids were kind of teeing it up. I could ' STAJT PHOTO BY TOM HAWLEY Members of the Lightning, who fin not be prouder of this group of young ished 10-4-2 overall and 2-1 in the men. They certainly rose to the occa State champions Celebrate: The Redford Catholic Central players hoist the Division I state champi playoffs: JaredGaudet and Mike sion. I thought it was a classic champi- onship trophy after scoring a 6-5 victor^ Saturday over Troy at CO. Brown Stadium in Battle Skoczylas, captains; Gabe Villarruel, Creek to complete a 38-l.campaign. Conrad Styka, Dru' Girard, alternate Please see DREAM SEASON, C4 -yi^ilumi- KWin RnnHortj M.lro Riglflp. ki, Marc Bokas< Eric Boufford, Bryan Coleman, Chris Coluccelli, Richard Ganas, Reed Klaft, Jeff Martell, Brent Medlen, Jeff Mullin and Mike Tokarsky. The head coach is Harry Ganas. He BYBRADEMOftS found himself on a whirlwind tour of catcher Ejrad Ausmus on a flyout to Scout Ken Madeja, who signed is assisted by Mike Boufford and SPORTS WETTER five ballpark^ — Tacoma, Sap Fran bemonaOoeJioiuecoiiun.net end the game. Scheffer as an undrafted free agent Kevin Klaft. The team is sponsored by cisco (he Walked Barry Bonds), ..• Scheffer, however, knowshe's only following his senior year in August of RoadOne Towing Service of Detroit. Longtime Detroit Tiger radio voice Detroit, Cleveland and back this week as good as his last outing. Last Sun 1993, knew Scheffer's time had come. Ernie Harwell stopped by the Seattle to the Kingdome in Seattle. day night (on ESPN) he struggled •1 saw he was an athlete, a competi Mariners lockerroom . ; Making four appearances (through against the Indians and made a tor," Madeja said. "And of course he's Junior goif divots last Thursday looking ""Tuesday), the 23ryear-pld right-han* throwing error on a double-play ball. cgotten bigger. He's gone from 165 • Livonia Churchill freshman Heidi •for the , newest der'has delivered the mail, sporting He's learning the ropes. (pounds) to 220. He's gained 56 Aittama, a first-team All-Observer Mariner— Aaron ah earned run average of 1.93, In 4% "You just keep quiet and see how pounds, but he carries it well (at 6 selection, shot an 84 to earn first- Scheffer. innings, Scheffer has given up six guys gb. about,their business," Schef feet, 3 inches). place honors in the Girls 13-15 age . The Westland John hits, three walks and one earned run fer said. "My job is to get ahead (in "And once he got away, from his division Monday at the Independent Glenn product, how- , while striking put. the count) by throwing my slider, brothers at the dinner table, I knew Insurance Agents Junior Classic held every was in the His performance during his last six fastball and change-up. It's the same he had a chance.'' at West Shore Country Club in shower. appearances at AAA Tacoma gave the game, just throw strikes, Scheffer also played shortstop at Mariners no choice but to call him up Grosse He. Harwell appligized. "I'm just happy to have the chance Glenn, but during his summer sand for not being able to after pitching 12 scoreless innings to come here. I was pumped up* but I •Churchill's Evan Chall shot a 79 Aaron Sefwftor with; 18 strikeouts and just two lot season for Steele's, a Connie Mack deliver a tape of also realizeTm here to win. But s,ure, team based in Trenton, coach Dick to finish second in the Boys 15-16 age Scheffer's ninth NowtoSuttfe walks. I'm happy I got a chance to pitch at division among Wayne County golfers Henry emphasized pitching. inning outing (when he closed the And the timing ceuldn't have been Tiger Stadium." . V at the same tournament. Chall was door oh a 7-1 Seattle win June 16), better when he took the mound in the "It's tough for.anybody to reach the fifth overall. The mah most responsible •— out- big leagues, let alone for drafted play- But he said the tape of the scoreless ninth last Wednesday against the side4as immediate family, school arid '•In the poys 13-15 age division, ninth will be coming shortly in the Tigers before family and friends. He . ers," said Madeja, the same scout who sandlot coaches — for Scheffer's climb sighed John Smoltz for the Tigers. *Tt Livonia Stevenson incoming sopho 'mail.'- '-••• gave up two hits, but got Gabe Kapler to the big leagues was sitting behind more Scott Wolfe shot a 74 to earn During an eight-day span, Scheffer and Karim Garcia on strikeouts and home plate charting pitches. Please see SCHEFFER, C4 first place honors at the Independent Insurance Agents Junior Classic at Forest Akers (East Course) June 18 in East Lansing. He finished eight overall in a total field of 149 players 18-and-under. A score of 73 was the Hayes' upper deck shot cut-off to qualify for the state section al. thrills at Tiger Stadiuirr fouth soccer champions The Livonia Family YMCA Mete ors, an under-11 girls team, recently Area pitchers sharp in 12-7 East win finished 6-1-1 to win the Western Suburban Soccer League's Select BY BRAD EMONS •Westland John Glenn's Dale Hayes, Division I spring league. SPORTS WRrTER who signed after the game with Members of the Meteors include: bemona9oe.homecomm.net Madonna, got the thrill of a lifetime ^Christin Biskelonis, Ashley Calvin, Who needs Comerica Park? when he deposited a pitch into the Kati 'Germane, Wendy Hoots, Kate As far as six area Observerland play right field upper deck. He also pitched Kelly, Mary Peszek, Jamie Radley, ers are concerned, they'll stick with two scoreless innnings. Michele Roffey, Anna Ross, Paige Tiger Stadium. ^•Livonia Stevenson's Roy Rabe, Taylor, Jessica Theisen, Lauren In Tuesday's Michigan High School going to Saginaw Valley State, doubled Trosell and Casey VanSwearingen. Baseball Coaches-Association East- and pitched a scoreless sixth. Doug Calvin is the head coach. He West All-Star Game, the corner of •Fnrmington High right-hander is assist by Bob Theisen. The team Michigan and Trumbell looked mighty Charlie Avery, who will piny at Henry. manager is Mike Trosell, while the good. Ford Community College, picked up a team trainer is Jeff Bobo, The East squad, which scored n 12-7 save by blanking the West over the JKa Matanri finUW thfl tftm^r^L win over the West, got some significant final two innings to go along with a strikeout. , fall and spring seasons 23-5-4 overall efforts from these Obflerverland play while outscoring their opponents 85- ers: • Redford" TlViinsroTiTrntF-^lgTmrnsr- 21, In league play they finished 13-2- • Redford Union pitcher Joel Haiti- going to the University of Detroit- STAFV PHOTO BY TOM HLMTUT Mercy, walked in the eighth inning and 2 overall while outecoring their oppo day, headed for Madonna University, Big bopper: John Glenn's Dale Hayes (right) gets a round of con nents, 40-5. started and pitched three strong scored a run. : innings to pick up the victory. Please sec EAST ALL-STARS, C5 gratulations at home plate after hitting one in the upper deck, <••••• NINE '• I* I •awa^^^a"* "**mw*mmmmmmmmm CKVff) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 MM** l . • -.'.' *fr.Tp."A.-- 1999 ALL-OBSERVER QIRLS SOCCER BUST TEAM Andrea Sled Chrieten Shull Cheryl Fox Jessica Palis Abbey Shepherd Jeannlne Edwards Emilie Viltemorrte Anne Morrell ~ UndeayOwstek Livonia Steventon Ptymotrth Salem Livonia Stevenson Plymouth Canton Farm. Hills Mercy Plymouth Salem Farmington Plymouth Canton Uvonla Stevenson T"T" —* -Ig- - W'M 7 '" IP" T if mSStwatJLlJLsLILjLXsL ^ sit . .A 4,JL..JL£-A— flMMFtlMll Area soccer talent abounds Lesley Heater, Parte Anfrae Sew, Jr. (*., it*, rn^fimm nmti, *W* Saeudorn, Nicole Katfco*; ' cwm«ftSh«*.Jr. or,Pv.a*wn B^ajaaM SMSSSK Andrea W*inman, Juiit Stevenson's Sied 3-peat choice ' Cheryl fo*, Jr. OF., Uv. Stevaneon aottapfter, J*r*l Coyl*. Krfetln* Senktch, Jessica Patta, Jr. MF. Ply. Carton Jessica Sucks, Daneiie mips. Maureen AMey Shepherd, Soph. Mf, F.H. Mercy Grtfflth; FtjaaiiO Oatrton: Heather Thbmp- BY C.J. RlSAK . to Salem in the districts. SPORTS WRITER Jeenntoe Edward*, Jr. MF, P%>5at*r* »oo, XeMjr ConnaU, Cherort Rice, Janine [email protected] And once again, Stevenson »jwfai»f Use Tarwaa, Vtekl Palis; Ure EfflM* Vttmnar**, Sr. MF, Farrr*njft«n • eliminated Church'll in the dis sis OftassMfe Kristin le*zczyn«M. Karon Anne Mwrefl, Soph, F,.M». Canton The more things change, the trict tournament. Kramer* Mfcftatto Eapanea, Sarah Philip*, UnctoayjauSK*, Soph, F, Uv. Steverwaft more they ulti There were some differences, Nataila Pteketrtirupt, Melissa Suttana; Soil To»rg. jr. F, Ply. Salem mately stay the of course. The Spartans weren't Uveata Frank**. Alexis Bowman, Dawn Kersten ConWln, Sr. F. Uv. CftUrchffl same. nearly as dominating as they Vorrtes, Karen Slack, Angle D'Anrrunzio; Whoever first were when they won back-to- Stacey Supenich, Sr. F, Uv. ChurcNH 1 Uveal* Isayimnit Melissa Harekas, Katte put that thought back titles in 1997-98; piling up Rozurn: WeeUeaa" Jess S)**it: Lacey into words was t^ONDTEAM two-straight undefeated seasons. Cetarfnto, Sarah Part, Katie Hover, Vai n't thinking of They lost to Salem during the KuraynsW; Wajrae III <1 Sheila Honey. girls soccer in MR Dom&row*w, Soph. Q.'Fly. SeJem season, and were beaten by Suzl Towne Kersten Conklln Stacey Supankh curt. Krratma MoCsMtt;. Utter** Weet- Observerland, Oana Wentm, Jr. '• ttjjmM*Ji^fc ' YLWAAABIBA e UNKI IRUIUB • 32" Stereo TV VHS-C Camcorder Early Bird Regular Savings • •RemottOorrtroi *3'LC0Scrwi A»*f Sffttw \150To1Zoom $ $ j EJectronte Imaofl VIP 299 408 »109 *" Stabilization" •".••;,>.•"'' '• • .•"" ••••- .'•• "v* •'•••.. Executive ^¾¾¾¾ Reserved VSM 1^72 «53 ••} ? -7 : i V/M.:.r 734-453-8400 for more details ^r..U Vou *. 'M': V I ! ,t >• 10((> T'A M , MAajJ)j«9JR ^-„. „.. WIT22*5-09 J ISfiffiaanAVi 88"^^ ffi^^ 'l^^SSrte-^^m ^ . in— aaaalaj Wm il'i - iif-i fi Si;fiiiAV I,'I'M The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999 (LW>CJ ins soccer from page C2 AM»y Shepherd, Soph. midfielder, her freshman year and a valuable coach, often moved Tovjne around turn. Mercy:: Shepherd finished her part of the team," coach Bob Neff in an effort to best utilize her ^-Sficpnd varsity season as a starter, said. "She's one of the better soc\ impressive skills.. Possesslrjgjjood leading the Marlins to a 13-5-1 cer players to come through Farm- sp^eed and strong skills, Towne ,4*7, record and runner-up finish in the i.ngton High. We're extremely proud could at times be; unstoppable. She '«•*•*, *&fc 3- Catholic League. _... J ...... ,,,-, •***'*** of her. scored 12 goals and had seven •mgmttomtox+t-tQM-• She was Mercy's leading scorer "She's going on to play at Central assists for the Rocks. m* ****** ***&*m*m.**; :< ~ with 44 points on 14 goals and 1$ Michigan, and I'm sure we'll be "At points during the season, no DtfaV&fc IpMMM .WBJBfa* (•#*¥&> 11:1ft assists, earning all-league and all- reading about her a$ she progresses one could defend her,' said Lande •pj^^^^ ^^HHM> ^^B^T^W ™^^^^^^ H^'V^^^^^T'*' ****** Mlt (lliw ZMWW fdMMi< district recognition. in her soccer career. feld. "When she was aggressive a^^ajUt ^•••^•••••^^••^••••Bpwi""""-, % T^^mimp "j* "She'sdeflnltely one of the most *She was a lot of fun to coach,* going to the goal, no one could :Piajr ^^P^^^^^^^^r * talented players in the state,' and we thoroughly enjoyed having defend her." . W"*' coach Peepak Shivraman said. her on the team. We will miss her Salem, which reached the WLAA IJKiJHMM •She's a gifted playmaker with a next year." final and won Its district, often high level of skill. Anne Morrell, Soph, forward, Ply. struggled to score goals. What ««• "The most important component .Canton: Morrell is halfway there. offense the Rocks had almost '"-M««|»Me:i. ; „A_„r r.. 8:1»; aaata'SM«i 'fcott'. of her game is her work ethic. She She's played on Plymouth Canton's always went through Towne. .MRMfui Wo**), »i*4e:i •wlniar ICantaoJ, «JK i always gives 100 percent. That's varsity team for two seasons, and Kersten Conklln, Sr. forward, Llv. ' 47*%*. jgafty. MM (CMM, 21:81; 3. *«*»#(. 'fr* (fiynwaw.em^i the biggest compliment a player can has already been named to the " tMJtsvdracrtioRwkiCtexae^e: Churchill: Headed this fall to play for % Ban abb* (Clawion), 37;33j.3. Harmon .S4«/•/,.;•,/. 'PJIPtfP^NaKM^IHt |9M|^B|AVB|^ ^aWlfc', receive. Her work ethic is unrelent state's dream team twice. Western Michigan University, the -: SmWi (Farmlrgton HHJ«). 38.-06. . • aaaw te^ra* 1. raap4A WMan {aVtfjkaoa), «** 8Uaub (wlXhjail),' 8^2: ing." Morrell is, qui,te simply, a domi senior enjoyed a banner'offensive FamaJa »4-30: %. ChWyl. Halonafi (N«* ii M: 2.' M^ »mm^rmu^i. xtoc-, Sain^r 0)an)Qja)lf jOa^a, 0Ma)4 - Jeannlne Edwards, Jr. midfielder. nating player. Srre's strong, she has season with 19 goals and eight ««'d«ph).' 44:08; 2, (?ortn«> RtcJw (ffJy- * AiKJraa, MttaMal (*1yflMMt$, IMC • r&:mm-m&t»**m;tL*m* *«* Awwrti), 45:47; 3. Amy Tom«fii»on (Canton)/ Ply. Salem: The Rocks finished with good speed, her skills are phenome assists, f ••~tmma*mX m* onm (»ie«anj; aaala' ••«»: Dania*. 8aaab|a (A«i A*btr), '51:19...-'-^ .-:•: •. "••'.'•' •.•:..• ••:•;'•-. •:•• '.-•-. 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He threw one inning of hitless to score the winning run on Bob Malek's double Your ItV? lour Truck? relief in a 12-1 semifinal win over Portage Cen to left-center field, but was palled back to third tral on Friday, which let the CC coaches know baSe when the hit was ruled a ground-ruled he was healed. double. "I figured we had lost him for the season The' next batter, Bryan Williams, was inten s (after the accident)," CC coach John Salter said. tionally walked, which made sense because it "Friday was his test. He's a quick healer." loaded the bases and made a force at each base. Greg Haeger, a former University of Michigan It also didn't make sense because that brought pitcher and Detroit Tigers' farmhand, has been CC slugger Casey Rogowski to the plate. Charlie's inspiration. The strategy almost worked to perfection. "Ever since I've been 11, he's been teaching Rogowski hit a hard grounder to first baseman me mechanics; he knows everything about Kris Krstich, whose throw to home forced out pitching, the way to play the game," Charlie D'Herin. Rogowski just beat the throw back to said. "I threw with all my heart. It was the first base with a head-first slide. biggest game of my life, and I gave it all I had." That brought up Tomey, who watched as. a wild pitch went to the backstop to bring home The Shamrocks scored the winning run in the Malek with the winning run. bottom of the seventh in a bizarre turn of The Shamrocks, whose first celebration was interrupted by the news that Malek's hit was a ground-ruled double, celebrated for good this time. to do The state championship was the third for CC this year, joining the football and hockey teams' accomplishments. The Shamrocks finished 38-1 overall. "It's great," Malek said. "We worked so hard and now we've got the triple crown for the school. 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Casey Rogowski, named Michi thing else," the right-hander and Glenn Murdock immediately be a lot of fun." gan's Mr. Baseball the night said. "It was more fun than bee-lined over to the 13th-round inning as the fiasf before, singled sharply to right And the first baseman, who nerve-wracking." pick. helped CC to the Division I state defeated the Westi field and walked before leaving . During a Connie Mack tourna the game in the second inning Now it's time to go to work. He.. baseball title Saturday in Battle 12-7, in the Michi ment game for the Michigan will spend his first five days in a Creek, was thankful for his high gan High School j with laceration to his left hand Bulls Friday at Madonna Uni while sliding head-first into rookie orientation mini-camp. school baseball honor. Baseball Coaches'. versity Park, Avery threw nine "It might be a little nerve- Tni very excited to get that " third on a Rabe groundout. innings and 134 pitches. Association All- Rogowski, who signed a pro wracking leaving home for the awafd because there weraa lot "I probably needed another first time, but I'll be back home Star game Tues fessional contract later in the of great players here today," he day at Tiger Sta day, left Tuesday night to report day of rest, but I felt OK," he again," said the All-State foot said. to the Chicago White Sox's rook said. ball player (and wrestler) who Who knows, maybe Rogowski dium. ie league affiliate team in Tuc Meanwhile, Rogowski's hand turned down a grid offer at Cen and some of the other All-SUirs son, Ariz. appeared to be OK after going tral Michigan. Til miss football may return some day, but it will "I caught a cleat when I slid by down in the second inning. a lot, but this is an opportunity I have to be at Comerica Park: STAfT PHOTO BY TO* HAVLEY the bag," Rogowski said. "It was disappointing to leave the game early, but I still had a good time' and it was a lot of fun. 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Chris Russin earned the save, Marysville Mitts. , WaCo, members of the Little Concealed had a 5-1 record to allowing one hit with no walks Caesars Amateur Baseball Fed Drieselman was the winning move its overall mark to 45-10. and no strikeouts. eration, registered wins against pitcher in the game againsfthe Concealed returned to Little Shay was 3-for-4, including Allen Park (6-1 and 3-2), Braves, pitching three innings in Caesars League play on Monday two doubles and a triple, and Riverview (9^0), Southgate (16-fcj relief. He allowed no runs oh two and lost to NFWB, 6-5, in eight two RBI. Andrew Stafford was 2v and Tfenton (11-1). hits with two strikeouts. Szypr innings. Concealed recovered the 4 with an RBI and double; Mark-:. Solid pitching was provided by ka and Shay each had two hits. next night and beat the Royal Pirronello (Livonia) had two Grant Lawrence, Toby Matchu- Szyprka had four RBI and Shay Oak Diamond Dogs, 8-4, to RBI. lat, J.J. Pierce, Williamd Lewis and Anthony Savone. v Leading the offense was Nathan King, Mike Broughton Opts Jiiy 5tt-C«ll for HUNTS and Aaron Dolkowski. 926W.EJsertiower 27631 SoutfifWcj M. The defense was solidified by Pkwy. 246 372-7921 Jame Tetter, Billy Hardin, Jor 24« 372-7901 Nfvl dan Szachpler and Josh Brewer. ilnnlnttaM 43267 Crescent 8MJ. 34200 WoodwinJ Ave. 246 372-7981 Concealed falls in final 24« 372-7939 ntfffflfw 31902 Gnttot Concealed Security's 12-year- 22137 Michigan Av«. 248 372-7911 old baseball team lost in the 248 372-7991 UttU championship game of its invita OfMt 1330744aHRd. Chen* Square Pua 248 372-7931 tional on Sunday at Stepping 2660 E. Jefferson Stone Park in Farmington. 313 961-5424 - Concealed finished the tourna Afro available ft ment with a 5-1 record, the only that Mtboru** retailers and talari: loss coming in the title game to CIRCUIT HSTAPtFS the Ann Arbor Braves, 3-2. CITY • FOSMPMUWI The Braves are the same team Irirawi, nttryfln Concealed had beaten the day MTM0m-8M before in an earlier round, 7-2. AUBIMM NAOSM HEKHTS »•«7 MecOTW C«M Losing pitcher Steve IHTOSouttftt 25805 JoftnM. Karchefske gave ups six hits, 313 294-1+00 248 547-9759 walked five and struck out eight CkMMtM COMM in 6 2/3 innings. Ryan Shay Briarwood MM 29W. UlUaftd. 100BriirwoodCir. 248 5*3-5555 (Garden City) and Scott Szyprka 7X669-0926 i^a^iw^^ ia^wsj vFfva^PiBA each went 2-for-3 to lead the '-•vfMViWrii SftljNRS 28727 Dtquirtfre Rd. Concealed attack. Siiinnot Malt 246 542-8000 IWtViarwotsfCif Concealed earned a berth in 734 741-73« MT.cirwmi the final with a 10-7 win over MMUHIMlt 35921 GnbotAvt. North? South? MtotaUMtr 810 791-2666 Marysville (Ohio) in a game Great iikn CfOMtoj Mil played earlier Sunday. «9« Baldwin Rd 248 »57-8619 •• **A t20ltaMif Eric Drieselman (Garden City) WKJ.ff 27500 NoviRd HfPifeUMM East?West? was the Winning" pitcher, scatter 248349-6487 27«3«Voa)wt: CS BY C.J. RISAK defenseman from Burlington, in For a short time anyway, "The.othera nominated (Don SPORTS WRITER the eighth round (174th overall); DeBoer was forced to put aside Hay of the Tri-City Americans in -'V*»»«n •»»*» *MMM mmm She(8)b0mrer • Page 1, Section E Krrlv VVygomU. Editor 734 953 2105 luvyg.nnik <> or.homecnmm not >ni the weh: http: observer eccentric,com Thursday. June 24. 1990 OzzFest opens doors r for new bands BY CHRISTINA FUOCO STAFF WRITER »[email protected] For OzzFest veteran and Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares, the decision to rejoin the metal tour was a no-brainer. Originally, the band wasn't slated to play OzzFest but when Judas Priest backed out, Fear Factory stepped up to the plate. "We weren't planning on doing it but Junior actors of the Ridgedale then they offered us the headlining slot Players present the musical, on the second stage. We would have "You're a Good Man, Charlie been happy to do the bathroom, if we Brown," 7p.m., at the theater, could. It's definitely a good summer 205 W. Long Lake Road (between thing to be a part of," explained Livernois and Crooks) in Troy. Cazares, whose band played OzzFest in Tickets $6, call (248)988-7049. 1997. * * The 1999 OzzFest tour, which comes to Pine Knob on Friday, June 25, and QATIIPnAY "Sunday, June 27, features perfor mances by some of metal's top acts on two stages - Deftones, Primus, Gods- Beat: Mudpuppy drummer DarrylPierce kept the peat moving all night long. Mudpuppy is mack, and, of course, Black Sabbath. the1998 Observer & Eccentric Newspapers'Band of the Year. ~~ Please see OZZFEST, E3 • *Tt » * MAKES A NATIONAL SPLASH! Fifes and drums, cannon fire demonstrations, a mid-1700s fashion show, and activities for children, are some oftheJiigh- Black SaGfcath lights of the Colonial Life Festi val at Greenfield Village in Dear •Ozzfest"begins at 11 a.m. Friday/June born, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Admission 25, and continues Sunday, June 27, at $12.50 adults; seniors age 62 and Pine Knob Music Theatre, )-75 and over, $11.50; kids 5 to 12, $7.50; . Sashabaw ftoad, mdepena^fxeTovvh- — - children under five and members ship/Tickets are $49.50 pavilion and WHO: Mudpuppy fea lawn. Call (248) 377-OlQO or visit admitted free. Call (313) 271- turing Paul Randolph rjttp://www.palacenet.com or . 1620 for more information. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. e (ifto';//www.ozzfest.com for more infor Friday, June 25 : WMttMBi Oxford Inn, .:• mation/ .;. •':'; ••••• V: 43317 E. Grand River BY CHRISTINA FUOCO ' ^^"JF^ Ave., Novj. $5.2i arid frAJTWRlTER ON THE MAINSTAGE: older. Call (248) 305- cfaoco0oe.homeconun.net 5856 for more informa t Puahmonkey, 1:15-1:45 p.m. tion. ~ " udpuppy featuring Paul Rarir • System of» Gown, 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. dolph has a lot to celebrate these • aodamaek, 3:05 -J^S-ernv- ,— V • Mudpuppy also per- days. It just released a live • Mima. 4:15 • 4:55 p.m. -¾^ forms~as part of the M • Slayer. 5^25^:05 p_.m, _ Michigan Tastefest, 8 alb.um, "One Night Only," arid now it's • Daftones. 6:45 -7:30 p.m. p.m. Friday, July 2, on the part of a national advertising campaign • Rob Zombie, 7:55 - 8:55 p.m. Nestle Ice Cream Stage. for Corona Eitra. • Black Sabbath, 9:15 -11 p.m. Call (313) 9274000 or , Corona and its marketing company, vfsit http://www.ta.ste- Fogarty Klein and Partners in Houston, ON THE SECOND STAGE: f est .org for more i nforma- chose Mudpuppy and 14 other bands to » Flaahpoint; 11:25 -11:50 a.m. t ion; and at .6 p.m. Friday, perform in the radio spots. Randolph, a Warming up: Mark Thibideau, •'(had) pe/l2:05 -12:30 p.m. July 9, at the Farmington Southfield High School graduate, and keyboards, Paifl Randolph, bass • Slipknot, 12:50-1:15 p.m. Founders-Festival In • Piiya, 1:45.- 2:10 p.nv - downtown Farmington. his band play "A Song For My Friend" in and vocals, and Mark Basman, the ad which runs from mid-June until guitars, do a soundcheck prior to • Statlc-X. 2:40-3:05 p.m. December. More than $00 bands, submit • Apartmaflt 26, 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. • Drain STH, 4:55 - 5:25 p.m. ted material to the company. their CD release party. • Fear Factofy. 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. That really kind of took me aback. Of . ' * • Duke Robillard, founding mem and effort into promoting the bands and all the songs, I wonder why they picked helping them. It's promotion that you Sunday, June 27; ber of Roomful of Blues and for that one. What does that have to do with 'couldn't pay for." ON THE MAINSTAGE: merly of the Fabulous Thunder- beer?" he said with a chuckle. "A Song For My Friend" was recorded • Drain STH, 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. birds, performs at the Magic Bag, "It's still great. I'm still kind of in at Harmonie Park studios, the former • System of a Down, 2:10 - 2:40 p.m, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. shock. When I finally hear it on the home to WXDG "The Edge" Edge Ses • Oodamack, 3:05 - 3:45 p.m^j Tickets are $10 in advance for radio, it'll be, like, real to me." sions, in Detroit on May 18. The Corona • Primus, 4:15 • 4:55 p.m. The Mudpuppy spot will run on five commercial isn't the first for Randolph, • Slayer, 5:25-6:05 p.m. the 18 and older show. Doors • Daftones, 6:45 • 7:30 p.m. open at 8 p. m. Call (248) 544- Detroit-area radio stations - WRIF who frequently does session work. (101.1), WPLT (96.3)/CIDR (93.9), WJLB • Rob Zombie, 7:55-8:55 p.m. 3030 or http: 11www.themag- "I recently did a Toyota spot for a deal _ • Black Sabbath. 9:15 -11 p.m. icbag.com (97,9) and WKQI (95.5)- and will be in ership in Boston. I'm getting more of rotation elsewhere in the United States. that kind of work. The thing about that ON THE SECOND STAGE." The band, the 1998 Observer & Eccen stuff is you do it and then you kind of • Pushmonkey. 11:25 -11:50 a.m. tric Newspapers Band of the Year, plays forget about it. They'll either use it or • Flashpoint, 12:05 -12:30 p.m'. Tapping: Lorenzo • (had) pa, 12:50- 1:15 p.m. for 45 seconds "undisturbed;" they won't use it. That's the nature of "Spoons" Brown, "It's a great thing for all the bands • Slipknot, 1:45-2:10 p.m. the business." • Puya, 2:40---3:05 p.m. taps away at the involved in that. Corona is behind this » • Statlc-X, 3:45-4:15 p.m. conga. / 100 percent. They're putting a lot of time ~~~~ Please see MUDPUPPY, E2 • Apartment 26, 4:55 • 5:25 p.m. • Fear Factory, 6:05 - 6:45 p.m. MUSIC '••: > -v* •••^•f; Frog Island Festival shakes up Depot Town BY LINDA AN7yT CHOMIN with George Hedard & The WHEN: Friday-Sunday. June 25-27. STAFF WHITKK **~ Kingpins. WHERE: Frog Island, on trie Huron Rivel- in Ypsilantt's Depot Town dis [email protected] Funderl)iirgh, Myers, drum trict at the intersection of Huron and Cross streets. Blues guitarist Anson Funder- mer Danny Cochran, upright lbs Bobby McFerrin TICKETS: $17.50 per day in advance, $20 at the gate. $40 for a special burgh dedicated his group's bassist J.P. Whitefield, and key ^perform* with Astral Project non-transferable three-day pass available only in advance, call (248) 645- newly released CD to Muddy. 6666 or (734) 763-TKTS. The Frog Island 24-hour hotline is < 734) 487-2229. boardist John Street will be at 8p.m. Tuesday, June 29, No, not blues gront Muddy playing songs from their new during theMn Arbor Sum ;_. ^_Jt^dfVtJWM.^. Waters, but tho 9-yoar-ohl dog CD. "Change in My Pocket." mer nstivaf. Tickets $30, • Motor City. Street Band, 5:30 p.m. Funderburgh lost to a tumor in Funderburgh's 10th recording $27, $24J&nd $21, call (734) • Beau Jocque A The Zydeco Hl-Roilers, 7 p.m. 1997. Funderburgh's just a down since 1981. the first with Bulls- • The Charmaina Neville Band. 8:50 p.m. home boy who loves his dog. eye Blues & Jazz. 7642538. Tickets are avail-; • Nathan ft Tha Zydeco Cha Cna*. 10:40 p.m. able at the Power Center box Like Muddy. Rue, his 2-ycar-old "We're just starting to promote Sartwrday, Jun# 26 female pooch, frequently travels the new record." said Funder office on the corner of on the band bus with Funder PHOtO BV Bitt CFI-MP Fletcher andHuron streets • Imparia! Swing Orchestra, Noon burgh in u phone interview from Hot Club of Cowtown, 1:30 p.m. burgh, The Rockets and vocalist Highway blues: Anson Denver. "We have a lot of work in downtown Ann Arbor, W Sam Myers to some 200-plus ahead of us We try to play every cum. to 9 p.m. Monday-FH- Johnny Johnson with George Bederd ft Tha Kingpins. 3 p.m Funderburgh & The Sonla Dada, 4:30 p.m. dates a year. Rockets with Sam Myers night We've made a lot of won day and noon to 9p.m. Sat Tha Camptoeil Brothers featuring Katla Jackson. 6 p.m. Fresh from stops in Denver, derful friends all over the coun urday. Call the Fettival Afterta Adam* ft TM Blues Insurgents. 7:30 p.m. Aspen, Albuquerque, Farming- roll into town with their try. We live in n pretty big town office (734) 647-2278 for • Anson Funderburgh ft Tha Rockets wtth Sam My art, 9 p.m. ton, N.M., and Ohio, the blues new release "Change in now." ~~~ * *""" more information. Thefati- • Son Seaie ft Tha Chicago Rhythm ft Bhiae King*, 10:45 p.m. group arrives June 2G to play My Pocket." Funderburgh's style is all his the Frog Island Festival in Ypsi- vol continues through Sun* ._ __;... l«y»ejyi jym* .27. ow;n but it's easy to tell he grew lanti. Presented by The Ark in day,Myll.SeetcheduU • Tha Campbail Brothara featuring Katla Jackaon, 1 p.m. Rhythm and Hlues Kings. Larry up listening to country and inMde, .••.•'- • • Parnate Wlaa Latin Jan All Star*. 2:30 p.m. Ann Arbor, the three-day festival Coryell with Donald Harrison blues It nil started with his first • Straight Ahaad, 4 p.m. features zydeco. blues, and jazz and Aiphonse Mouzon, I ho Char- guitar. • Bobby Wataon ft Vlncant Haning. 5:30 p.m. by hendliners such as Fund»M> maine Neville Hand, and Johnny • Larry Coryell Quartet with DonaW Haartaon ft Alphonae Mouion. 7:30 p m bi^gh. Son Seals & Tile Chicago Johnt'in (Chuck Horry's pianist) ^Please see FftOt, KB ; ,| « • » * I • I • T^^P—W^BP^^ V^^lf«PI«MPipMWnHlilPWI«Mi«*i^ <•> :- « from page El "When I bought the guitar the with The Rockets for four years. Rockets with Sam Myers. We're CDs. '82. Before Alice, he'd worked three," said Scott. "Well, it so lady' gave me a bunch of records "Back in those days, we played pretty straight-ahead traditional "I get excited about the groups witKFlcHSk-EcHie, The-Turtlee- happens-Dan-was on the way-te by Albert Collins, Freddie King a town, three or four days not blues." that are unknown- Hot Club of and Kim Carnes. He returns to a Cubs game when he found and .Jimmy Reed. I thought this just .one." Funderburgh said. The Texas-based group has Cowtown, Sonia Dada, the Detroit to promote Sonia Dada's Sam (Hogan), Michael (Scott) is the stuff," said Funderburgh "We'd .return every six to eight been out of the country for the Campbell Brothers with Kate latest release "My Secret Life." and Paris (Delane) in the subway whofc played with the Fabulous weeks aid Sam would sit in. We last month and a half touring. Jackson^" Siglin said. "I want, to "We've had problems with singing." Th\fnderbirds, David Sanborn just became friends. We both like Funderburgh is looking forward educate people while their listen labels and marketing," said Scott Hogan is no longer with the and Boz Scaggs through the old things. We looked for old to the group's second trip to Frog ing to it. If you put on an in: an interview from his home in group. Chris Cameron, years. "I |ust loved music. My records and clothes together Island. ' unknown quantity as opposed to Chicago. "We haven't got much piano/organ; Shawn Christopher, parents danced all the time. But when we got into town." "It's a great festival, more like someone like Bruce Springsteen radio exposure in Detroit, but vocals; Hank Guaglianone, they weren't musicians they In 1986 when the lead singer a block party," said David Siglin, and they hold a match up in the after this tour we hope we'll be drums; Phil Miller, lead^guitar; played the radio and records. I quit, Funderbyrgh asked Myers director of The Ark. "There's only air that's one thing, but if they invited back to Detroit." Delane, and both Scotts now first met B.B. King when I was if he would like to move to Dal one stage so everybody focuses hold up matches for Sonia Dada, .'< Scott met Dan Pritzker, Sonia comprise the group with the mel 16. B.B. King has been a big las. Myers said yes and The on the music. In the beginning it you feel good about making the Dada's guitarist/primary song low sound. They release their influence, on me. Over the years, ; Rockets were on their way. Fun- was only one day of blues and connection." writer, when he was living in LA fourth album, "Lay Down & Love he's spent time with me. He derburgh's clean Texas licks play jazz. Then we added zydeco and Sonia Dada in 1986. Pritzker had a band It Live," with a four-piece horn makes people feel like they're off of Myers Delta-style voice but Louisiana jazz. Now we've added Erik Scott doesn't take offense called the Idle Tears and had section on Sept. 14. the only person in the room." never competes with it. ':•.• a third day of World Music from to Sonia Dada being called rela come to L.A. to make a record. "I'd describe us as a collision Funderburgh met Myers, a "We love playing blues," sfaid South Africa to So.weto. It's a tive unknowns even though its Scott was a session player. between rhythm & blues and drummer with Elmpre James for Funderburgh-"Over the last 20 Trbots music feat emphasizing first album was released in 1992. Through the late 80's they rock n' roll," said Erik Scott, who 10'years, in 1982 in Jackson, years, we've grown into some AfricanAmerican music." Together eight years, the group stayed in contact, getting togeth- . grew up .listening, to -Paul Miss., when the visually thing that sounds like us. People Seventeen-band lineup has only been to Detroit twice er every so often to record McCartney and Motown bassists, impaired musician sat in on a will hear a song on the radio Siglin searches for groups all (once in February at The Ark), Pritzker's songs. Then in 1990, but favors fretless player Pino set; By that time, Funderburgh that sounds like us and say I'll year long at industry conferences but Scott's visited many times Pritzker called Scott. Palladino. "We don't just dupli had already been on the road bet that's Funderburgh and The and festivals, and by listening to while playing bass with Alice "What do you think of three cate our records. Live/it's a little Cooper, including two sold out singers? I said, Dan we can't find mor,e freer, a little more rau shows on Halloween in 1981 and one. Where are we going to find cous." MICHIGAN'S LARGEST Mudpuppy from page El 1 tUY 1,000 ¾ "Certainly, "the Corona ad was evolves constantly. You play a tic shows in New York City. On OF BEANIE: really cool. I got to do the vocals song every night and after June 26, he will.join Detroit TRADE JUNE 25-26-27 and the voice-over work. The awhile it just kind of evolves into techno artist Carl Crajg for a ;EI FRI 12-9 • SAT 10-8 * SUN 10-6 song was one that I wrote. That something. You put in new ideas, show in Central Park. was perfect in every way." take things out. It turned out a His side jobs, he explained, are really good thing." That aside, Randolph is excit- not indications that Mudpuppy SPORTS CARDS • COMICS • MEMORABILIA • SUPPUES & MORE! . ed about the live album, which "One Night Only" marks the is coming to an end, Randolph takes material from Mudpuppy's new moniker of the band, once said he gets the best of both PITTSBURGH HOCKEY STAR NEW YORK ISLANDER HALL OF FAMERS self-titled debut and its stellar known as purely Mudpuppy. worlds this way. • AND "NHL SCORING CHAMPION " Winners of 4 Straight Stanfsy Cup Championships sophomore effort "White Bread Randolph said it was a logical • "No. 1,,as an individual, I get and Hot Sauce." They decided to step to rename the band Mud- what I want -from my music, JAROMIR [M do a live album because, frankly, puppy featuring Paul Randolph. which is to play all kinds of dif "w.e really didn't have a lot of -"I've always been the front per ferent stuff. Certainly when I go 'time to sit down and rehearse for son, the frontman of the band, out there, Hake Mudpuppy stuff JAGR a brand new CD of all new mate and the principal songwriter. It in hand, after all that's a big FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH • 7PM - 8PM rial" part of me, and it's taken up a lot FLAT (up to 11X14) & PUCK - $30 seemed like a very logical step to NUMBERS & ALL OTHER ITEMS - $45 DENIS P0TV1N MIKE BOSSY "We knew that during live make, and, also keeping in mind of my time and sweat and blood SUNDAY, JUNE27TH • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM shows, as with many bands,'a lot that a lot of record companies and tears and all that stuff. I do 4-TIME STANLEY CUP CHAMP & ASST. of magical things can happen. are really not signing 'bands.' that in the hopes that I'll get COACH WITH CHAMPION 1997 WINGS BILLY SMIIM BRYAN TF0TT1ER Certainly when you record a They're sighing artists like the closer to some of the people that SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM song, you're capturing a moment Dave Matthews Band," he said. are the decision makers" at and trying to make it as perfect record companies. MIKE KRUSHELNYSKI $15 EACH AUTOGRAPH - ANY ITEM There has to be a focal point. SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH • 1PM - 3PM as you can for that studio envi SUPER TICKET - $50 {one autograph of each signer) It's turned out to be a really Mudpuppy is moving in the $3.00 ANY ITEM ronment," Randolph saj[d in his one-too-many-cigarettes vocals. great thing for everybody." right direction, he added. 1-75 & EUREKA RD Randolph's solo career has also "Things are progressing in a "We just wanted to capture_the taken off. The past couple of very positive way." Gibraltar (EXIT 36) TAYLOR FREE energy of a live "s"how. Music years, he has played solo acous TRADE ChNltH, iNC. 734-287-2000 it fflnWUMISSION!"WInuHn THIimswjUPOS COUPONN ^1 Vif,il us out on the web: www qibrattnrtrnde com [l.^^ J^OAY, JUNE 2STH ONLV OE ' /; 7:. /: 7:/ t: 7: I: I: I: I: I; I:./;'/:' /;'/;' It h h •h /: U •/:.' t: I: f: I: t: "• DANCE • LITERATURE VISUAL ARTS • DANCE * MUSIC • LITERATURE • '' •'•;-•'•. 5 ©b^nr^r^&r^ntrit^ 7 1999 NEWSPAPERS jto^Z*^ Birmingham • Bloomfieldr THE CLASSIC ROCK STATION present Culiuratl^rfs~^ward * • ' ' . . '•'.'' ' fr* ————Nomination Form—rr———- J» Sponsored By I (we) nominate the following as che person who has done the ;:| most to further the arts in the Birmingham-Blbomfield area: '•if (Beverly Hills, Bingham. Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield } -J Hills, Bloomfield Township, Franklin) •/•:t . 4 '.4 M0T0RCITYCRUI5EFEST Name of your nominee:——— ——-— ———. ——— J ; i\ Address:. . ' . ,.—-———--—^——/ • ' • ' — " ^- •^1 w* ; li*^*,^^^^^^. City & Zip Code:' : • S :' - '•; • • ; •————'', •, '"••''• :, ',- '... •Mbn, ^ ' <, Telephone: —— . • • ', ',. , ' •'—— • •,;, • ' '' Mfcl^'l"^^'' ii^K"'..' •EH 99 "j^jj^.; Please submit on an attached, type-written sheet the tx r* Stratford presents youthful, dancing 'West Side Story' BY HUGH GALLAGHER the Sharks'leader Bernardo. Director Jeannette liamber- STAFF WRITE* Young lovers: [email protected] Stratford Festival The performances are uniform .rnont gets good performances Tyley Ross is , At the Festival Theatre: ly excellent. Jake Simons makes from her experienced cast and William Shakespeare's "The Riff a swaggering but sympa designer Dany Lyne captures the . Tony and Ma-., The Stratford Festival in Tempest," through Nov. 7. thetic young man, proud of his early 1800 period. But swirling Anne Dionisio Ontario is not all Shakespeare. William Shakespeare's "A position. His dancing is strong, bodies, a Greek chorus of towns is Maria in In fact, some of the best produc Midsummer Night's Dream," athletic. Equally proud, with the people and a continuing motif of the Stratford tions have no connection with through Nov. 5. stance of a flamenco dancer is a young girl are theatrical affec production of the Bard of Avon at all. Christina Calvit's adaptation Raymond Rodriquez as the head tations that don't enhance the of Jane Austen's 'Pride and "West Side The musical "West Side Story" strong Bernardo, moving with story tejlina Story." falls somewhere in between. Prejudice," through Nov. 6. the formal elegance of^a tango. This is the story of the Ben- Shakespeare's "Romeo an,d Ben Jonson's "The Karen Andrew is a sassy, high- nets, a family with five daugh Juliet" was the inspiration for Alchemist,~"through Oct. 30. kicking Anita. ters who are prohibited by law the story and many of the char Richard Sheridan's "The In the lead roles are two actors from inheriting their father's PHOTOS BY CYUA VON Tnccau'Cf acters, but the*setting was trans School for Scandal," July 29- who capture alLthe nervous estate. Their father is a a low- Nov. 6. uncertainty of young lovers, sing key, easy-going man more happy posed from Renaissance Italy to Mrs. Bennet; and Patricia. At the Avon Theatre: beautifully and dance gracefully. in his books than worrying about secretive (proud) manner and the hard streets of 1950s New Collins as the imperious Lady Musical version of Bram Tyley Ross has a sweet, choirboy his estate. His wife, on the other serious misunderstandings York City, from a feud between Catherine de Bough to whom Mr. Stoker's "Dracula," through voice, but his Tony shows the hand, is desperate to find match about things he's done. noble families to gang warfare Collins happily grovels. Nov. 7. early stages of a dawning matu es for her daughter. Lucy Peac.ock is a properly and from the music of language sharp-tongued Elizabeth, though These are especially good pro Musical 'West Side Story," rity. Ma-Anne Dionisio's Maria is The second daughter, Eliza to the glory of music and dance. perhaps a bit too severe. Geordie ductions for young people. through Nov. 6. giddy with new love. beth, is not eager to jump into Major talents created this rare Johnson is a handsome, brooding "West Side Story" continues At the Tom Patterson The Of course, the songs are all marriage with someone because musical tragedy. Composer Darcy, the very model of a through Nov. 6 at the Avon The-, atre: memorable from the rousing "Jet of hjs money. She rejects the suit Leonard Bernstein was at his romantic hero. atre and "Pride arid Prejudice'' William Shakespeare's Song" to the anthemic "Some of her twittish cousin, a minister peak, moving easily between continues through Nov. 6 at thjgi "Macbeth." through Sept. 26. where" to the comic "America" who is legal heir to her father's Other fine performances are classical and popular music as Festival. '-', David Young's "Glenn," and "Gee.Officef Krupke" to the estate. Steven Sucliffe as the simpering, no one ever had before, Arthur obnoxious Mr. Collins; Brian For ticket information, call through Sept. 25. beautiful "Tonight." 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A7S.S I 1(,1 Nl> I'M I SI \\1 \\ \^ lit! . >V I'll The Players Guild of Dearborn "The Inslilute of S ^ ^*w m A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area T H EAT-B3fc^ theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. 645:2150 (ssw/piano/bass/drums) For performances Sept. 1719. 23-26 GARY SCHUNK TRIO THE CENTURY THEATER and 30, and Oct. 1-3 and 8-10. (248) 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, June 24, " 'Forbidden Hollywood," a musical spoof 541-4832 , Edison's, 22G Merrill St., Birmingham. about modern-day blockbusters and sll-. SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 r ve> screen stars, runs through Sunday, Ages 5 and up Join the Whistle Stop (piano/bass/drums) June 27, at the newly restored 200-seat Players for sessionslO a.m. to 2 p.m. SIMONSON, TAYLOR, TYE theater In the Gem/Century building, Monday-Friday. July 12-16 and Aug. 9- 9 p.m. Monday, June 28, Music Menu, 333 Madison Ave., Detroit. 1:30 p.m. 13, at the Plymouth Community Arts 511 Monroe St., Detroit's Greektown. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays ($29.50),' Council, 774 N. Sheldon, at Junction. Cover charge. 21 and older. (313) 964- 7:30 p.m. Thursdays ($29.50), 8:30 $100, $75 PCAC members. (734) 416- 6268 p.m. Fridays ($34.50), 6:30 p.m. and 4ART LOUIS SMITH QUARTET 9:30 p.m. Saturdays ($34.50), 1:30 SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, July 2, p.m. Sundays ($29.50), and 5:30 p.m. PERFORMERS Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Sundays ($24.50). (313) 962-2913 Workshop with Walk & Squawk's artis Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 DETROIT REPERTORY THEATER tic directors Erika 8iock and Hilary (trumpet/piano/bass/drums) "Angelique," the story of the slave Ramsden and Lavinia Mover and Angela JANET TENAJ TRIO Marie-Josepb-Angelique. runs Thursdays- De Castro, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondey- Featuring Sven Anderson, pi.anO and Sundays through June 27, at the Millan Saturday, July 12-17 ($180); also the Kurt Krahnke, bass, 11:30 a.m; to. 3- Theatre Company, 13103 Woodrow ater camp for'teenagers July 19-23 p.m. Sundays during brunch, at Wilsqifc.Oetroit. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays- ($100), at the Walk & Squawk Fishbone's Restaurant, 29244 Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Performance Project, 122 East Mosley, Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. (248) Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ann Arbor. (734) 668-0407 351>2925; 8;30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sundays. $15. (313) 868-1347 or TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS Friday-Saturday. June 25-26, at http://www.culturefinder.com or Auditions for high school and college Absolute Tiffany's, (313) 964-8900 [email protected] age actors for^Godspell,' also needed PAUL VORNHAOEN TRIO GEM THEATRE electr/c guitar and drums, 1-6 p.m. 9 p.m. to 1 a,m. Saturday, July 3, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Sunday. June 27 and 6-9 p.m. Monday, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Change,' runs through June 27 at the June 28, in the Scottish Rite Cathedral Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 theater, 333 Madison Ave.. Detroit. Theatre, Masonic Temple, Detroit. For (sax/piano/bass) (313) 963-9800 or (248) 645-6666 performancesSept. 11-18; also place URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY ment auditions for Performing Arts •4 BUDSON Summer Camp for children ages 1-12, COMMUNITY With Dan Ko^ton, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. camps to run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19- Thursdays at' Forte, 201 S, Woodward THEATER 30, latch-key available. (313) 535- Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. r 8962 * PLANET ANT ~ """ (248) 594-7300 •Lib." an original play by Kim Carney, 8 VILLAGE PLAYERS THE WARREN COMMISSION p.m. Thursday-Saturdays, and 7 p.m. Auditions for three women and two men 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 8¾ Rock for "Crossing Delancey," a contempo- Sundays, through June 27, at the the Chop and Brew House's stone terrace. rary romantic comedy, 7:30 p.m. ater, 2357 Caniff, Hamtramck. (313) 245 E. Eton, Birmingham, Free. All Sunday and Tuesday, June 27 and 29. 365-4948 or www.planetant.com ages. (248) 647-7774 at the theater, 752 Chestnut, P.T.D. PRODUCTIONS *"*• i3 WAYS Birmingham.. (248) 644-9667/(248) 'The Boys Next Door," a play about four' Featured peftormere: Gemini, twin brother musicians, Sahdorand 644-2075 Fred Hersch, piano, Michael Moore, alto * mentally handicapped men living in a Laszlo jSlorndviis, will perform I p.m. Sunday, June 27 at the Top of sax/clarine.t and Gerry Hemingway, communal residence, 8 p.m. Thursday- drums, 8 p.m. and_10 p.m. Friday.'July ' Sunday, July 8-11 and Thursday- the Park in downtown Ann Arbor during the Ann Arbor Summer JAZZ 2, at the Kerrytown Concert House, Saturday. July 15-17. at the Riverside 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $25. Festival; Their light-hearted folk songs bring smiles to the faces of TASJUMAHBEY ~" ~ Arts Center, 76 N. Huron Street, $15, SlO general. (734) 769-2999 or children and adults. Top of'the Park will be filled with activities 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays, at Ypsilantl. $12, $9 seniors/students. kch^ic.net Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, (734)483-7345 and eriteTi^n^n^n^tonSuT^ay.Kids can participate inArtVehtures WIRELESS GREEN 29244 Northwestern Hwy., north of 12 RIDGEDALE PLAYERS creative workshops under the tent There is no charge for this event, With Guernica and Nefrete. 9 p.m. Mile, .SouthfieW. (248) 351-2925 (rag "You're a Good Man. Charlie Brown, 7 Thursday, June 24, Gold Dollar. 3129 - time pfaho) p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 25-26, and 3 Cass Aye.,' Detroit Cover charge. 21 Aim Arbor Sumjner irig to program/For infor GARY BLUMER TRK> p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 26-27. suit Diana Krall, 8 p.m. and older, (acid jazz)' 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 1, able for all ages, performers are ages Festival Schedule Thursday, July 1 mation, call (734)764-2538. PAMELA WISE AND THE AFRO- Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. •12-18. at the theater, 205 W. Long 'Concerts at- the Power Peter Sparling Dance Tickets are available in per CUBAN ALL STARS Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Lake, between Livernois and Crooks, Center for ike Arts • . Company, 8 p.m. Friday, son at the Power Center 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Fridays, at (piano/bass/drums) Troy. $6.(248)988-7049 , Kevin McCarthy, 8 p.m. July 2 Box Office, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, JUCHE COCH1LL TRIO STAGECRAFTERS Th&r8day,Juine.24 Gloria Loring, 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon to ^29^4^c*4ftw«steiTrfTwy.7"r>orth of 12 "After-Play," a comedy drama by come Art Garfunkel, 8 p,m. Saturday, July 3 9 p.m. Saturday. 9 p.m^jo^a^.S^tuiday^Uine-S^.—-— Mile, Southfield. (248) 351-2925 dian Anne Meara, through June 27, 8 Friday,* June 25, (almost Tdison's, 220 Merrill SJ., Birmingham. Capitol Steps, 5_aiid_J___A^ya«ety-oHrei Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Thursday, sold-out) dayrJuly4 and movies are presented WORLD MUSIC June 24, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, (vocal/plano/bass) ftWF'•.. of Trip Voronezhm, 8 •p.m. during the festival at the "FROG ISLAND FESTIVAL" at the Baldwin Theatre ANN.ARBOR IRISH ENSEMBLE , Light, 8 p;m: Saturday, Wednesday, July 7 Top of the Park in down •v/lth Motor City Street Band (5:30 bafaytjue. koyai 6ak7$7, all seats 9^p.m. Wednesday, June 30, Arbor - y June 26 The Wilkinsons, 8 p.m town Ann Arbor beginning p.m.); Beau Jocque and The Zydeco Hi- reserved. (248) 541-6430 Brewing Company! il4 E. Washington Bobby. McFerrln find Thursday, July 8 ; at 7 p.m. ' - Rollers (7 p.m.). The Charmalne Neville PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN Paula Poundstone,- 8 St.. Ann Arbor. Free. 21 and'older. 'Pocahontas, The Musical." 7:30 p-m. Astral Project, 8 p.m. For more information, call Band (8:50 p.m.), and Nathafi ahd the Zydeco Cha Chas (10:40 p.m.), Friday, (734)'213-1393 (acoustic Irish) Thursday-Sunday, June 24^27, 21730 Tuesday, June 29 p.m. Friday, July 9 the festival office (734) 647- June 25; imperial Swing Orchestra BEENfEMAN' Madison, Dearborn. Presented by the Bolcom and Morris, S Marcel Marceau, 8 p.m. 2278, or visit the Web site (noon), Hot Club of Cowtown (1:30 With Tanto Metro and Devonte. all Guildings, youth theater. Tickets $5, p.m; Wednesday, June 30 Saturday, July 10 www.mlive.cpm/aasf p.m.). Johnny Johnson with George backed by The Shocking Vibes Crew, 9 call (313)561-TKTS. : Ticket prices vary accord- Bedard and the Kingpins (3 p.m.), p.m. Friday. July 2. Majestic. 414C THEATRE GUILD Of U VON IA- Sonia Dada (4130.0^31^ itroit. $20 in REDFORD rothers featuring Katie Jackson (6 advance. 18 and older. (313) 833-9700 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, rain frrTenca" concerts with the "Au Naturale," a one-act play festival, 8 MIKE CARLUCCIO p.m.), Alberta Adams and The Blues or http://www.99music.com (reggae) date is July 1, on the Detroit riverfront p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 25-26, and 2 Tmen~Band and U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Insurgents (7:30 p.m.), Anson and the IMMIGRANT SUNS MANGJ p.m. Sunday, June 27, at the theater, Maglcomedian Mark Trippfc&:30 p.m. Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Rockets with Sam Myers (9 p.m.). and 9 p.m. Friday, July 2, Magic Stick in the JjyiTflRpftTh ftaly. MICHELANGELO Wednesday, June 30, at Adiamos, July 1-4. Greenfield Vlflage and Henry . Son Seals and the Chicago Rhythm and Majestic complex, 4l4CvWoodward 0554 Lecture by on Michelangelo, and dinner, Warren. Portionof proceeds to benefit Ford Museum, Dearborn; $18, $9 for Blues Kings (10:45 p.m.), Saturday, Ave.. Detroit. Cover charge. 18 and ZEITGEIST THEATRE. 6 p.m. Monday, June 28, at the Scarab Disabled Veterans of America, Macomb children ages 5-12, free for children June 26; The Campbell Brothers featur older. (313) 833-9700 (Eastern Eugene lonesco's 'Victims of Duty: A Club, 2i7 farnsworth, behind the Chapter. (248) 901-5010 ages 4 and younger. (313) 576-5100 or ing Katie Jackson (1 p.m.), Pamela European) Pseudo-drama," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Detroit institute of Arts. $40. (313) GARDEN WALK http://www.detroitsymphony.com - Wise Latin Jto All-Stars (2:30 p.m.), IMMUNITY June 25-26, at Zeitgeist. 2661 885-4521/(313)831-1250 The_Friends for the Development of Straight Ahead (4 p.m.), Bobby Watson 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26, The Deck : Michigan Ave., west of Tiger Stadium, MICHIGAN TASTEFEST Greenmead showcase seven gardens POPS/SWINGS and Vincent Herring (5:30 p.m.), and above The Second City, 2301 between 19th and 20th streets, Featuring various bands and "tastes" of and yards, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.-Saturday, LarryCoryell Quartet with Donald Woodward Ave., Detroit. Free before 9 Detroit. $10. (313) 965-9192 area restaurants, Thursday-Monday, July June 26, in Livonia. $7 advance, $8, JUMPCATS . "N' Harrison and Alphonse Mouzon (7:30 p.m, 21 and older, (313) 965-9500; 9 : v ; ;:;.:^^'.:.W';>- i^ ^ .•••• • '•' ••.' 1-5. Detroit's New Center Area. (313) proceeds go to Greenmead Historical 10:30 Fm. Friday, July 2, Rochester p.m;), Sunday, June 27, Frog island p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, June 27, bINNER THEATER 872-0188 or http://www.tastefest.org Village. (734) 425-4855/(734) 464- Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., park, YpsilantVS Depot Town.'$17.50 Jamaica Joe's, 6041 Haggerty Road. • REDFORD THEATRE 2741 Rochester. Free. 21 and older. (248) per day in advance, $20 per day at the West Bloomfleld. Free. 21 and older. BACI ABBRACCI ITALIAN Film "Kismet," with guest organists 650-5060 (swing) gate, $40 special, non-transferable (248) 326-5300; 6:30-10:30 p.m. CHOPHOUSE Sharron Patterson and Gus Borman, FAMILY EVENTS THE MUSIC MENU JAZZ three-day pass, available only in Wednesday. June 30, The Big Fish, 700 "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," continues 7:30 p.m. organ overture followed by 8 " ORCHESTRA advance. A special group rate of "buy Town Center Or,, Dearborn. Free. 21' through July 10, at the restaurant, 40 p.m. film Friday, June 25, and 1:30 p.m. CHILDREN'S DAY 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, Music Menu, - 10, get two free' available by mail and older. (313) 336-6350 (reggae) W.'Pike St., Pontiac. 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. overtures with 2 p.m. The Tree House for Earth's Children fun- 511 Monroe St., Detroit's Greektown. order only. (248) 645-6666/(734) 764- LUKJE D TKTS Thursdays-Fridays, 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and 8 p.m. films, Saturday, June 26, filled day on the theme "what comes ~Cover charge. 21 and older. (313) 964- With.Nittie Kutchte, Admiral Bailey and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Historic Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser from the heart, reaches the heart, noon 6268 MIKE GABRIEL TRIO Junior Cat, 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26, Sundays. $50 Thursdays and Sundays, Road, Detroit. $2.50. (313) 537-2560 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 26, arts and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at Tom's Majestic, 4140 Woodward Ave.. $55 Fridays and Saturdays.'in advance or http://theatreorgans.com/mi/red- crafts with talented people to guide the Oyster Bar, 29106 Franklin Road, Detroit. $20 in advance. 18 and older. ford AUDITIONS/ Southfield. Free. (248) 356-8881 (gui-, at 40 W. Lawrence St., Pontiac. (248) youngsters, puppet shows, petting ani OPPORTUNITIES (313) 833-9700 (reggae) 745-8668/(248) 645-6666 WAYNE COUNTY AIR SHOW mal area, clowns, and.hugging booth, tar/stand-up bass/keyboards/vocals) JIM PERKINS AND FINVARRAS HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE ANDIAMOS Featuring the U.S.Army Golden Knights, at 22906 Mooney St., Farmington, BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND WREN an aerial sports team, demonstrations west of Orchard Lake, off Grand River. RAMO An evening of dinner and entertainment Looking for adult musicians (woodwind, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 30. as part of by the F-14 Tomcat and F-16 Fighting (248)4730624 , . featuring Mike Carluccio, accompanied brass, and especially percussion play With Todd Curtis, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays- Troy Parks and Recreation Falcon, the "Heritage Formation Flight" HIGHLAND RECREATION AREA . by Darryl Onderik and the Coachmen ers) of all ages, rehearsals are 7:30- Fridays, Too Chez, 27155 Sheraton Dr., Department's Summer Concerts at the including the F-16 and the P-51 "Bird Beaks," a program for children to Band, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Groves High Novi. Free. All ages. (248) 348-5555; 8 Troy Civic Center, 500 W. Big Beaver Mustang and the F-117 Stealth learn the different types of beaks .and p.m..to midnight Saturdays, Northern Wedneday, June 30, Andfamps on 14 School Birmingham. (248) 474.-4997 Road, Troy, Free. All ages. (248) 524- Nightbawk fly by, the French. • how they help birds survive, 10 a.m. Lakes Seafood Company's Tavern Bar, Mile Road between Van Dyke and NANCY GURWiN 3484 (Celtic) Connection Husband and Wife Thursday, June 24; "Turtles and 475 N.' Woodward Ave., Bloomfleld Mound Road in Warren. Tickets $35 in She holds auditions for Children ages 7- UNIVERSAL XPRESSION Aerobatic Team, the \ Snakes," 11/2-hour walk observing Hills. Free, 21 and older, (248) 646- advance, call (810) 977-3292 or (248) 15 for "Harmony Garden Tour," an origi 9 p.m. Friday, June 25, The Deck above Nicorette/Nicoderm CQ SNJ-2 the animals, 1 p.m. Saturday, June"26; 79CO (Brazilian jazz/American stan 268-3200. nal music production promoting love . •The Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave.. Skytyj)ers, and Jimmy Franklin and the dards) "Animal Homes," 10 a.m. Thursday, July growth and harmony, 2:5 p.m. Sunday, Detroit. Fre^ before 9 p.m. 21 and world's only jet-assisted WACO, plus KfMMIE HORNE 1. at the park, 5200 E. M-59, White June 27, Jewish Community Center, older. (3i3) 9659500 (reggae) SPECIAL EVENTS son Kyle's wingwalking act, Saturday- Lake Township. Free, motor vehicle per room 150, 6600 W. Maple Road (near 6 p.m. Friday. June 25, at Qhandler Sunday, June 26-27, Willow Run mit required. Children must be accom FILM PREMIERE Drake Road), West Bloomfleld. Children Park, east of Conner Road, Detroit. F OLK/B LUEGtRASS Airport. Ypsilantl. $12, $8 for children panied by an adult. (248) 685-2187 "The Quest for the Lost Tribes of are asked to bring proper dance attire, (313)822-7665 ages 6-11 In advance at Farmer Jack PROUD LAKE RECREATION AREA JAN KRIST Israel," doors open 6;45 p.m. Tuesday, sheet music with proper cuts for One VANESA JOHNSON/SCOTT RIETER stores, $15 adults and $10 children at "Frogs and Turtles," 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, film starts 7:15 p.m. at the ballad and one uptempo song, and a AND FRIENDS 9 p.m. Friday, July 2, Jimmy's, 153 the gate. Children ages 6 and younger June 29, at the park, 3500 Wixom Masonic Temple Theatre In Detroit. photo and resume. (248) 354-0545 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 2526, at Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Fvarms. Free. are free. (734) 482-8888 Road, Milford. Free, motor vehicle per Tickets $36, available at Ticketm&ster MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Tom's Oyster Bar, 29106 Franklin Road, Aliases. (313) 886-8101 (acoustic mit requited. (248) 685-2187 outlets, or call(248) 932-2889 Of wcw Auditions for chorus members for 1999- Sduthfle'd. Free. (248) 356-8881 folk) (248) 855-4482. A'post film gala will Featuring Goldberg, "Diamond Dallas" - 2000 season for "Tosca," "Peter KATMY KOSINS JAZZ QUARTET GORDON LIGHTFOOT be held with filmmaker Sfmcha Page, Sting, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair/ '"SOMMBR Grirnes/'Werther," and "The Barber of 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24, The Piaza at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1. Meadow Jacobovlci Immediately after the show "Mdcha Man" Randy. Savage, O ONCERTS Seville," prepare to sing two memorized Kercheval Road and St. Clair Street; Brook Music Festival, Oakland ing. Tickets are $180, and include •Gprgeoi/s George/ Charles Robinson, arias, oneIn English, bring sheet music, Grosse Polrrte'S Village Shopping • University, Walton Boulevard and reserved seating and valet parking. Call "Bam Bam" Blgefow, Hak and more, COSMOPOLITAN BAND (313) 961-3500, ext. 3237 to schedule District. Free, (313)'886-7474 or Adams Road, Rochester. $24.50 pavil ion, $12.50 lawn. All ages. (248) 377- numbers listed for information. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, The Palace With Armand Angeloni, 6 p.m. Sunday, audition. http://www.thevillagegp.com 0100 or http://www.paiacenet.com Proceeds benefit Chad's Children of of Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Or,, . June 27. at Westland Library SPIRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS JOHN LAWRENCE MOONDOO MATINEE Chernobyl, a nonprofit relief agency. Auburri Hills. $15, $25. Groups of 15 or Performance Pavilion behind Westland Looking for new members of all ages to 8 p,m. Saturday, June 26, Center 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, Borders Books E S RECORD AND CD MUSIC more receive $3 off $25 and $15 tick Public Library, 6123 Central Ci\y ,' rehearse and become hey members of Stags, 39940 Ford Road. 1/4 mile east ets. (248) 377-0100 Of and Music, 30995 Orchard Lake Road. COLLECTIBLES EXPO Partway, north of Ford Road, between the ladies group that sings four-part of h275, Canton. Cover charge. 21 and http://www.palacenet.com Farmington Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 27, Wayne Road and Newburgh. In case of harmony In the barbershop tradition, 7r older. (734) 464-8447 or 737-0004 Royd Oak Elks Hatl. 1-75 and 11'Mile rain, concert will be Inside the Bailey 10p.m. Tuesdays, at St. Paui's Jittp://www.$b show.com/MI/SuperTrax JB JE2 RAMBLE STONE Road, Royal Oak. Free. (248) 546^4527 Recreation Center whenever feasible. Presbyterian Church, Five Mile west of MATT MICHAELS TRK> £M 8-10 p.rrt. and 10 p.m. to midnight "OUtLEE" • .• / -~ . Free, (734) 722-7620/(734) 522-3918 Inkster Road, Livonia. (313) 937-2429 Witti Dee Dee McNeil, vocalist, 8-11:30 "Aftf FOR HUMAWTT Saturday. June 26. Zou Zou's.JlQlN^^, STAGECRAFTERS p.m. Thursday, June 24, at the Botsfofd An art exhibit opening and variety of An evening of poetry feedinge,. live ; R€D GARTER BAND Jdfllft^SU Shelsctfrfn^'ATrages. (734) Auditions for "Joseph and the Am«lng Inn, 28000 Grand River Ave.,j,_,_. 'performances by a collective of women music and visual art, also a silent auc-. 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at the 327-2041 -Fermlmton fffftyr<5 coverwalved with artists and performers, $-11 p.m. tlort. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday/June 24, gazebo In Burgh Park, Berg Road and Technicolo__r Drj^mcoat,-7130 p.m. —"~ dinner, and $5 drink minimum. (248) JAKE RCICHBART $«tufd*y Ju.ne 26, continues to JyTy 31, at Pangbdrn Design G#iery, 275 Iroo, Civic Center Drive J»&ilfcfi*«^ffe»r "HregTstration begins 6:30 p.m.) Friday t 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, Borders Books at1145 Griswold, corner of State, on C» , rWrnti^Bhgftn^ frjitrig^afcp- T248)42^9622 and Monday, July 9 and 12, also cast 474-4S00 aftd Music, 1122 S Rochester Road. second floor above Colonial Toy Store;,.., te rtfselttiws foFpfofrema to aid the ing non-pit musicians/actors Who can '. UftRY NOZERO QUARTET Rochester Hills. Free. All ages. (248) (d*sf«n"«rtl7l*f3)82i" homeless and mentally ill at the Detroit play violin/fiddle, eiectric/stfing base, 8:30 p.m, to 12:30 a.m. Friday, June CLASSiCAL 25, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., 652-0558 (solo.guitar) 2S67 .:' , •' • - Central City Community MeiHg Hearth. SBSStBSStBSSSSSSS electric/acoustic guitar, flute/recorder HUDSON'S FIREWORKS (810) 757-2i77 ^"* ~ DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA arid hand percussion, at the Baldwin Birmlnghem. Free. 21 and older. (248) Pleaee see next page MMNIIHMMMMMMM 'V The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 1 ; 7 W> ^ y ' - P^» ^,.^1 '',' i- i* j. '' , * •' . Makldg contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; - all others to Linda Chomln, twojve^ Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Saturdays. (313) 965-2222 (pop) Continued from prevhua page Road, Independence Township. $37:50 Sashabaw Road. Independence UTOPIA BLACK HT _SAOE MARV WELCH DEBORAH 8AJTTUY pavilion, $20 lawn. All ages, (248) 377- Township. $49.50 pavilion and lawn. All Featuring vocalisfMarcia Allen, 9 p.m, -, With Geoffrey Esty, 8-ly p.m. and 10 7-11 p.m. Fridays, and Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. Saturday. June 26, Espresso 0100 or http://www.palacenet.com ages. (248) 377-0100 or Tuesday', June 29. as part of Mood p.m. to midnight Friday, June 15. Zou Marvin'sr Bistro and Piano Bar. 15800 Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main St.. Anrt (rock) http;//www'.palacenet.cohi Indigo night at Bird of Paradise, 207 S.t.' Zou's, 101 N. Main St.. Chelsea. Free. Middlebelt Road, between Five and Six Arbor. Free. AH af»s. (734) 668-1838 GRAVITY WELL (metai/rock) Ashley St., Ann Arbor. $5. 21 and older- ', All ages. (734) 327-2041 Mile Road, Livonia. (734) 522-5600 ' (singer/songwriter)' With Propeller and Prime Numbers, JIM PARAVANTESWrm MERIDIAN (734) 6^2-8310 (R*B) I. MICHAEL SHELATA BIG DOG AND THE WOOfERS 9:30 p.m, Friday, June 25. Blind Pig, Perform a Frank Sinatra tribute. 8:30 RANDY VOUN AND THE SONIC , With Richard Lawrence, 10:30 a.m. to MUSEUMS AND 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26,'Ford* Road 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $5. 19 p.m, to midnight Fridaysand Saturdays BLUES . • . ,4 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26. Pi'arce's TOURS Bar and Grill, 35505 Ford Boad, and older. (734) 996-8555 or''..' in June, Andiamo Italia West, 6676 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 2-3, Union. ; Pastries Plus,103"W. Middle St.. Westland. Free. 21 and oWer. (734) http://www.blindpigmuslc.com (rock) Telegraph Road, at Maple Road. Lake Bar and Grill, 2280 Union lake . Chelsea. Free. All ages. (734) 327- BELLE ISLE ZOO 721-8609 (blue*) "QftREAT HOWUNG JAM" Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages, (248) Road, Union Lake. Free. 21 and older. . 2041 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through BLACK BEAUTY. Hosted by Johnny Evans of The Howling 865-9300 (pop) (248) 360-7450 tblues) SPYDER JOE Oct. 31, at the zoo on Cetntral Avenue With Thornetta Davis, 9 p.m. . Diablos and Gary Rasmussen of GRR. 9 ROBERT PENN V-ROYS p.m. Thursdays in July. Rochester Mills With Richard Lawrence, 8-9:30 p.m. on Belle Isle, two miles east of down Wednesday, June 30. Music Menu. 511 9 p.m. Friday, June 25, Ford Road Bar With Todd Thibaud. 8 p.m. Monday, i 8eer Co.. 400 Water St., Rochester. M Friday, June 25, Angel Caravan town Oetroit,.entrance is on East Monroe St., Detroit's Greektown. Cover and Grill. 35505 Ford. Road, Westland. June 28, 7th House. 7 N. Saginaw St.. Free. 21 and older, (248) 650-5060 Coffeehouse. 1420 Hill St., Ann Arbor. Jefferson at East Grand Boulevard. $3. charge. 21 and older. (313) 964-6368 Free. 21 and older. (734) 721-8609 Pontiac. $8 in advance. 18 and older. , Free; suggested donation $7 adults, $5 $2 seniors age 62 and older and stu (rockabilly) (variety) (blues) (248)'335-8100 or ' '-. GRR students ages 13 and older, $3 for kids dents, $1 ages 2-12. (248) 398- "BLIND PIG SHOWCASE" PSYFUNK http://www.961melt.com (roots rock) 6-12.(734)327-2041 0900/(248) 399-7001 With Sky Pilots, Tucker, The Color 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 30. Oxford Inn. 9 p.m. Sunday. 'June 27. Music Menu, KELLY WILUS CRANBROOK HOUSE AND Sound Experiment and Ajna, 9:30 p.m. 43317 E. Grand River Ave., Novi, Free. 511 Monroe St., Detroit's Greektown, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 30. The Ark, -1 POETRY/ GARDENS Tuesday, June 29, Blind Pig. 206-208 S. 21 and older. (248) 3055856 (rock) Cover charge. 21 and older. (313) 964 316 S. Mam St.. Ann Arbor. Cover SPOKEN WORD Tours 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays First St.. Ann Arbor. Free. 19 and older. HARPER 6368 (funk) charge. All ages. (734) 761-1451 or ,^ through Sept. 26 ($10); Thursdays to (734) 996-8555 or http://www.bNnd- 9 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Fifth Avenue QUEEN BEE http://www.a2ark.org ('cowgirl blues"),~ RICHARD TILUNGHAST AND Sept. 30 a noon lunch is offered only pigmusic.com (variety), Billiards, 215 W. Fifth Ave.. Royal Oak. With Easy Action and The Crash. 8 p.m. DWIGHTYOAKAM POIGNANT PLECOSTOMUS ' with a house tour and only by reserva BLISS Cover charge. 21 and older. (248) 542- Friday. June 25, Magic Bag, 22920 With Deana Carter! 7:30 p.m. Thursdays With Melbal Joyce Boyd, Bill Harris and tion for an additional $10; gardens open 9 p.m. Friday, June 25, The Alley behind 9922 or http.y/www.fifthavenuebil- Woodward Ave,, Ferndale. $5. 18 and June 24, Pine Knob Music Theatre. 1-76 - Bob Hicok, 6 pirn. Sunday, June 28. through Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street Billiards, 215 S. Main St., liards.com (blues) older. (248) 644-3030 or and Sashabaw Road, Independence Detroit Opera House's Madison Lounge, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rochester. Free. 21 and older. (248) HARRINGTON BROTHERS , http://www.themagicbag.com (rock) Township. $25 pavilion, $15 lawn. All .,. Detroit. Free. Donations go to The Sunday ($5), at Cranbrook, 380 Lone_ 652-8441 (pop) -- 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 29. Fox and THEREEFERMEN ages. (248) 377-0100 or Writer"s Voice of the Metropolitan Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 645- BLUECAT Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., 9 p.m. Saturday, June 26, and http://www.palacenet.com (country) "... Detroit YMCA.(313) 3147 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 25-26, Fox Bloomf'teld'Hills-v Free*-All ages. (248) Wednesday, June 30, Fifth Avenue CLARK IVERSON AND RISHIKAVI CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., 644-4800 (Clues) Ballroom, 25750 Novi Road, Novi. Free, CLUB RAGHUDAS SCIENCE AND ART MUSEUM Bloomfield Hills. Free. A|l ages. (248) THE HIGH ROLLERS 21-andotder. (248) 735-4011 (blues) With The Burning Sensations, 9:30 p.m. J>J I JG JTJ T & ~- 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, July 1, as part "Contemporary Art from Cuba: Irony 64.4-4800 (blues) DUKE ROBILLARD Friday. July 2, Blind Pig. 206-208 S. . of-the Plymouth Poets' seventh annual and Survival on the Utopian Island," at I THE BLUE MOON BOYS 8 p.m. Sunday^ June 27. Magic Bag, ALVIN'S ' "' First St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older. Summer Celebration of Poetry at Coffee the art museum. (248) 645-3361; 9 p.m. Friday,. July 2, Fifth Avenue 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $10 (734) 996-8555 or http://www.blind- The Hush Party with resident DJs Bean Company. 844 Penniman. at 'Scream Machines: The Science of Ballroom, 25750 Novi Road. Novi. Free. in advance. 18 and ofder. (248) 544 pigmusic.com (rock) Melvin Hill and Cent, 10 p.m. MrtWays; ] Harvey Street, Plymouth: (734) 459- Roller Coasters." "Our Dynaniic Earth,", 21 and older. (248) 735-4011 (blues) 3030 or http://wYfW.themag)cbag.com - AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS and Club Color, featuring funk and '''' and planetarium and Lasera programs BLUE SUIT (blues) 7319 9 p.m. Thursday, June 24, Arbor disco, 8 p.m. Wednesdays (free before ,,1 at the science center. 1221 N. 9 p.m: Friday, June 25, Lower Town ROOSTER 3>OET IN RESIDENCE" Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington 10 p.m.), at the club. 5756 Cass Ave.^ Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. Extended 'Grill. 195 W. Liberty sCPlymouth. 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 30. The Alley RMRheinhart, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, St.. Ann Arbor. Free: 21 and older. Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- ;*' Friday hours, 5-10 p.m..through Aug. Cover charge. 21 and older. (734) 451- 'behind Main Street Billiards. 215 S. iu.ly 1. 8. 15. 22, 29. and Sunday. July (734) 213-1393: 9 p.m. Saturday. June 2355 or http://www.alvtns.xtcom.com 13. l-877;4£2-7-262~ 1213 (blues) Main St.. Rochester. Free. 21 and older. 1 (Kellogg Park), at the Plymouth 26: Lower Town Grill, 195 W. Liberty ARBOR BREWING COMPANY DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM (248) 652-8441 (rock) Public Library. 223 S. Main Street,' BOONDOGGLE St., Plymouth. Cover charge. 21 and Latin dance night. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 • ; "Frontiers to Factories: Oetroiters at ROOT DOCTOR •Prymouth. (734) 453-0750'.for specific With Bowl Scraper, Dose and ' older. (734) 451-1213 (boogie blues) a.m. Tuesdays in June at the restau Work 1701-1901." formerly known as events and programs. Helloosefnation, 9 p.m. Thursday, June WHITNEY HOUSTON 9 p.m. Friday, June 25. Fifth Avenue rant/bar. 114 E. Washington St". Ann \ ; LINDA SIENXIEWICZ AND "Furs to Factories," with a new Land 24; Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. Ballroom. 25750 Novi Road, Novi. Free. Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) 213; '^ MATTHEW SCOTT 0L2MANN Office, a "Wheel of Fortune" style land $5. 18 and older. (313) 832-2355 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 25-26. Fox 21 and older. Kbtues/R&8) 1393 or http://www.arborbrewing.com' Aspart.of "Poetry in Motion," 6-10 acquisition interactive, three new video (rock) . _ Theatre. 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. RUTH'S HAT BUND PIG • •'•^•."' r «P^^mPH«i«IMI«iii The Observer & EccentricfTHURSDAY, JUNE 24,1999 John Travolta at his best in -General's Daughter' BY VICTORIA DIAZ sorts. Almost none of the charac An undercover detective with the rather stiff Madeleine Stowe) (Daniel Van Bargen); the gener andT'a surrealistic nighttime SPECIAL WRITER ters in The-General's Daughter" Army's Criminal Investigation pursue the killer, -a motley crew al's ^puthful aide, Capt. Elby rape sequence, illuminated by are who they appear to be. Division, Brenner is a. smooth of suspects emerges. Not the (Boyd Kestner); the provost background explosives and a A rock out in the middle of On a sultry night, Capt. Elisa operator who's a little rumpled least of these is Col. Robert (Timothy Hutton); and the gen pale, ghostly light. some mossy swamp might beth Cambell (Leslie Stefanson) around the edges. In the role, Moore, a glib, fast-talking psy eral himself (James Cromwell, The entire film seems cob- appear to be simply a rock. What is murdered on an army training Travolta delivers some of his chiatrist (and the murdered who brings exquisitely measured webbed in a kind of yellowing can happen if the rock were best work ever. woman's mentor) played by amounts of both fearfulness and light or mist that further field. Her arms and legs bound authority to his role). turned over? We might discover 'tightly to tent pegs; the position "The General's Daughter" James Woods. enhances the nightmarish mood. myriad forms of revolting life of her unclothed body suggests a takes on issues such as betrayal, One brilliant verbal exchange West, production designer Althqugh slightly confusing at clingrng to its underside. In a kind of crucifixion. Seemingly a women in the military, psycho between Woods' and Travolta's Dennis Washington, and director sense, this is what happens times, the inventive cross-cutting fine officer and a gentle woman, logical aberration, parental characters simply crackles with of photography Peter Menzies, and juxtaposition of scenes turns when an investigator works to it soon becomes clear that-the responsibility, and the army's wit, and is one of the memorable, Jr. add punch to the movie. Not uncover a killer in the gripping up the crispness and the pace. former WeBt Point cadet had code of honor. The picture is art moments of the movie. that the film is always a pretty The effect is that The General's murder mystery, "The General's another, much darker side. " ful enough to at least suggest the picture. Some of the images are Daughter." - Other suspects include the Daughter" is a claustrophobic, Called^nto investigate by the mind-boggling complexity of utterly grisly as when one unfor dripping-with-moss world locat general's right-hand man, Col. tunate character meets his death As the movie opens, the inves camp's provost marshal, warrant these issues, and offers no easy George Fowler (Clarence ed at the slippery edge of hell. - tigator is posing as someone he officer Paul Brenner (John.Tra answers or resolutions. Williams III); local police chief via an activated outboard motor, is not. Take this as a clue of volta) soon arrives at the scene. As Brenner and his sidekick (a Check out the summer festivals Where can broadest exposure yet in appear Festival has a reputation for BACKSTAOE 0 l S I I V I I i r r E \ T r i r you go this sum ances on BACKSTAGE PASS offering premiere works of PASS mer to have a and at Detroit's biggest food and accomplished performers. 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NPINSTOa(R} 'PUJCtSNClUOWCTWIUCHT event like the TasteFest is music. THE MUMMY (PCU) gram featured a blues jam-with You're reaching people that may the studio of Detroit Public TV in NPAUSTW POWER* THE SPY PHCNC 13.0) 4-5 FM. a summertime edition of BACK WHO SHAGGED ME (PCU) «UfOICC4Wrfi5TWC5W)rM5 ENTRAPMENT (PCU) CKIM (CHUM WtKS 1X0 TW Johnnie Basset.t and the Blues not necessarily see you in a club.. THE LOVE LETTER (PCU) Insurgents as a preview to the STAGE PASS airing 7:30 p.m. KSTINCT(R) THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER It's a thrill to look.out at an TEAWTTHMUSSOUNI NOTTHCHRl(KU)— BSL band's concert at the Greektown audience with such incredible Sunday, June 27. • ELECTION (R) THE MUMMY (PCU),: StarThwtres Mp THEATRES . STAR WARS (PC) Arts Festival. diversity in age, ethnicity and After all, we can i just cruise MATRU(R) ENTRAPMENT (PCU) " The Wrifs Best Theatres ' AUSTM POWERS (PCU) Sure to grab plenty of atten geography, knowing that every through neighborhoods with the 51,00 fMIejJl,JO Bargain Matinees OaOy 15.00 Al oafOKommwKiiMrw' STAR WARS (PC}THE tion at the annual TasteFest, one is looking for a good time music blasting* can we? I'm (KlKKOmmiSKiMMS - Shovrt Starting before 6. V. .. +\# Jay Farfar's road opening for John Mellen third album for Warner Bros. It we went electric." Road, Independence Township, Atlantic Records and Benson. To>. sleeping pat camp, including the Wednesday, was "recorded in the band's Tickets are $39.50 pavilion, $20 receive an entry form, call (616) terns are nonex June 30, date at JPine Knob, The rehearsal snace, a former lin To diversify the Bound, Son 345-2500 or send a self- Volt called upon three people to lawn. For more information, call istent . these roots rock/Americana group is gerie warehouse, which allowed (248) 377-0100 or visit addressed stamped envelope to,. days. Tour buses mix the album -r Jack Joseph used to playing clubs, so stand Son Volt to takei its time, httprl f www.palacenet.com. Embassy Music, 1161 Murfree»-f aren't the-most ing on stage in front of a lfe.QOO- Puig (Verve Pipe), David Barbe "In the past when you're and John Agnello. boro Road, Suite 323, Nashvillf/., comfortable plus crowd is a bit of a change. Tenn., 37217. The deadline-is''. places to sleep, recording due to budgetary, The Ultimate Showcase ••It'll be different for us. It^s restraints, we only had four "He definitely kndws what he's Monday, July ,19. ,; and at home he dpi tig. He has a very expansive, Embassy Music in Nashville is doesn't get a lot something we haven't done much weeks, We had the freedom and Christina Fuoco is the pop' CHRISTINA of in the past." •":•/'. the time to try things the way we collection of equipment," he said, holding its annual The Ultimate FVOCO of rest either. with a laugh about Puig. .'" Showcase, which gives unsigned 'music reporter for The Observer'" wanted. I'm not sure we'd do it & Eccentric Newspapers. If you" ~ ^— But it's well When asked if he's a big Mel again.". ,- Christian singers and songwrit worth it, he lencamp fan, Farrar sighed and "I just wanted to try different ers the change to perform on have a question or comment for" said. Farrar, the singer/songwrit said, "I've always been aware of "Some of the songs were songs with different people. Music Row in Nashville in front her, you can leave her a message' er of Son Volt, is the father of a what he's done. His longevity allowed to just sort of germinate Hopefully they all go together." of industry professionals. This at (734) 953-2047, mailbox No: ' 9-week*old son. and success kind of speak for a bit I guess, especially song like year's panel includes representa 213J), or write to her at The Son Volt opens for John Mel Observer & Eccentric Newspa^ .- This year is one of adjustment itself." 'Driving the View.' We tried it lencamp at 8 p.m. Wednesday, tives of Sparrow Records, with an acoustic approach the pers, 36251 Schoolcraft Road,. for Son Volt and Farrar, a man of Son Volt is touring in support June 30, at Pine Knob Music EMI/CMG Publishing, Muse first time around, subsequently Management, Gotee Records, Livonia, Mich., 48150, or cfuo- few words. The band is on the of "Wide Swing Tremolo," its Theatre, 1-75 and Sashabaw coQoe.homecomm.net. Usual Suspects inspired by higher power Just because something is old doesn't mean it isn't valuable. BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN revelation because many church STAFF WRITER es initiate settings to bring peo What: Katie Geddes and The [email protected] ple together while hosting Usual Suspects perform their fledgling entertainers, the prob Katie Geddes and Mark mix of country, folk and folk- lem was no one wanted to volun Brokaw were fellow parishioners gospel, Including tracks from teer to perform until Geddes at^First United Methodist their "Live at Green Wood" came forward. She'd been Church, Ann Arbor when pastor CD. singing in the church choir, but Tom Wachterhauser decided to When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June lacked confidence to be out there start a band for a Saturday 26. fronting a group. Then a twist of afternoon worship service at its Where: Trinity House The fate gave her the boost she need new' location, Green Wood, in atre, 38840 W. Six Mile .Road, ed. Geddes was waiting in line 1995.' Mike Fedel was "shopping" west of 1-275, Livonia. outside The Ark to hear Liv fof^a church when he heard Tickets: $10, $8 members,* ingston Taylor perform when a'bout the band and joined. and available by calling (734) who should she meet but the 464-6302.- tjot the usual way most bands singer himself. Livingston usual get-together, but for Katie Ged- ly asks a volunteer to sing "City o de« and The Usual Suspects- Lights," a song originally record ed with brother James, with him. their liaison promises a long, as Katie Geddes and The Usual fruitful future. Geddes credits Country folk: Katie Geddes Geddes boldly asks him if she Suspects. When Rev. Wa«Mer- could sing "Loving Arms" with the^'seemingly-un breakable hauser, also the group's drum joins The Usual Suspects urtfoft to the church. him. She does, and her confi mer, harmonica and piano play for a concert at the Trinity dence level soars. Before long, the group was er, was assigned to a new church House Theatre in Livonia. in Davison, Andy Callis, a "People have been passing our I can relate to that, maybe that's why I'm never in a rush with beifig^sked to play at weddings. these guys. Sanding out a dent here and there,"restoring the By*]9.97, they were on their way parishioner there, came on board CD along and playing them," traditional old folk and country said Geddes, who sells life insur gears... soon 111 have all the time in the world for them, just like to pjaying weddings and benefit the group on mandolin/piano. the^ have for me. That's the beauty of retirement. And now that concerts in and around Ann Occasionally, Davison parish 'songs. The second set we get out ance and investments for a NorthviHe company. "We've been it's almost here, I'm grateful that I' started planning early — Arbon and ooen stage nights at ioners Jjm Callis, harmonica and the electric guitars and get a lit- with U.S. Savings bonds. I started buying Savings Bonds when I -»ln hit rnrt-Hior, wo alqn try in fill so fortunate. I don't think we've TKe°Ark in Ann Arbor. On Satur Mo Jones, oass also join in. Fedel gn-i my first real job, through a Payroll Savings plan. I put aside day, June 26, they take to the plays lead guitar, and Brokaw, requests.™ done a gig we asked for. It's all something, every payday. And little by little, it really added up. stage of Trinity House Theatre guitar/bass/harmony/vocals for Geddes and The Usual Sus been word of mouth." Bonds are guaranteed safe. too. and earn interest up to 30 years. in Livonia. every engagement. pects will also be playing songs The group still plays the 5 p.m. In. a few more years, you'll find me out here in the workshop "We play everything from from their new CD, "Live at Saturday service at First United more and mofe; fixing a hinge or polishing a aiat: I know that "Our close friendship and love Methodist, Green Wood, not the of music has held the band Woody Guthrie to Buffy St. Green Wood" at Trinity House there's a lot of life left in these old guys. 1 can relate to that. Marie, Aretha Franklin, Emmy Theatre. Green Wood is the cof rock Rev. Wachterhauser origi together three years," said Ged nally envisioned but-their own Ask your employer or banker about saving with des. "There's never once been a Lou Harris, Willie Nelson, Eric fee house founded by" Rev. Clapton and Bare Naked Wachterhauser in 1996. While brand of music, a combination i '.S. Savings Bono's. For all the right reasons. harsh word or raised voice. We're folk and country inspired by a all really good friends." Ladies," said Geddes. "We're the opening of a coffee house is certainly not an earth-shaking higher power. Not eSsy, for a group as large pretty versatile. Our first set is GALLERY EXHIBIT OPENINGS Take VSAVWS ANN ARBOR ART CENTER JANICE CHARACH EPSTEIN G1RLEE WENTWORTH GALLERY Stock Opens June 25 - "Content • MUSEUM/GALLERY Opens June 26 - A coilection of. Opens June 26 - Diane Anderson inAmerica laBONDS Contained," through July 25. Opens June 24 - Exhibition and women artists and performers pre exhibition and meet the artist 2-4 Lecture on "Little Boxes." 7:30 sale of works by Jay Lefkowit* sent an art exhibit and perfor p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Laurel Park A public service of this newspaper p.m., Wednesday. July 7 through August 12. Opening recep: mances through July 31. 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"I thought the pictures on SPECIAL WRJTER the walls of our booth were very Buca d( Beppo Where: 38888 Six Mile Road, rLooking for a dining experi- clever." , While you're waiting for your {between Haggerty and 1-275), ehce packed with laughter, fami (764) 4-MANGIA, 462-6442 ly fun and a funky, southern Ital heaping platters of food to arrive, wander throughput the Hours: Open seven days a ian atmosphere? Perhaps Buca week, dinner only; 5-10 p.m. di Beppo, one of Livonia's newest restaurant and check out The Cardinal's. Room, The Pope's Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. eateries, is the answer to your Friday; 4^11 p.m. Saturday; 4- search. Table and The Grotto Table. Diroff shared a feast with her 10 p.m. Sunday. As customers enter the restau Reservation*: Accepted before rant's front door, they are led on niece^ Tammy 'O'Connell of "Eagan, Minnesota, and Suzanne restaurant opens for tftat day. an informal stroll through the Advance reservations accept ed during restaurant hours. No call ahead seating... .' ' -; * Menu: Classic southern Italian dishes are featured which include salads, pizza (mari- nara, pepperoni, vegetable rus- tica), pastas, entrees of egg plant parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs (three baseball- sized meatballs), chicken cac- ciatore (an entire roast chick en) and veal marsala, and, dolci (spumoni, chocolate can- nolr and a quart-sized bowl of tiramisu).' Non-smoking area: Entire restaurant is nonsmoking except for the bar area STAFF PHOTOS BY TOW HAWUY Cost: All courses are served family style. Salads (a small Dining experience: Matt Chuchman, Kitchen Manager, and Debbie Norman, Paisano Caesar serves four) cost Partner, at the newly opened Buca di Beppo in Livonia where the atmosphere sets $6.95 to $13.95; pizzas range the stage for a delightful dining experience. in price from $9.95 to $17.95; pasta prices are $7.95 to Keep in mind that the Buca sweet cravings. Italy. Beppo is slang for "buddy $19.95; and entrees range in staff and all patrons are "family." "The bread pudding was the Joe." It is considered an honor to price from $14.95 to $19.95. So, if you happen to spot a closest to my mother's that dine in Joe's basement. ...'•?- Credit cards: American delectable-looking antipasti or I've evsitjasted," said Diroff. Sauces made from scratch, a Express. Diners' Club, Master insalate at a neighboring table, "My mom loved cinnamon and daily Mama's Special and a fami Special table: The Pope's Table seats 14 to 20 guests at Card and Visa it's okay to meander by and say raisins and she used a lot of ly-friendly staff add authenticity Buca di Beppo. Carry-out: Yes "Hi!" and then ask for a taste. them in her recipe. Buca's had to the ethnic ambiance. , "I thought the food was won large chunks of raisins. It was "We look for people who have derful," said Diroff. "I loved the absolutely wonderful!" that Buca spirit," said Lane eggplant, marinara sauce and lemon chicken because it was Buca's menu reflects the soul Schmiesing, vice president of bustling kitchen. If you choose, Duke, a friend from Garden City. fresh mozzarellai, and an entree very moist. J usually don't like to of southern Italian food. marketing. "Everybody on staff and the kitchen's crescent- After several trips to peruse of chicken with lemon. order pasta at a restaurant Recipes were developed by gets a 'green card.' It reminds. shaped table is vacant, you and a the menu on the wall and lots of When you dine at Buca's, din because I'm particular about head chef Vrtterio Renda, a them what we are about. At 3:30 handful of your frjends can stay discussion, the threesome ner is served family-style. sauces. However, I liked the native of Calabria, Italy. everyday, the staff has a family and dine here. reached agreement. Individual p.ortions are not marinara. It wasn't too strong." - Buca di Beppo translates as meal." Most patrons, however, prefer Their dinner consisted of a available, however your wait A chunk of warm bread pud Joe's basement. Buca means the dining areas. small Caesar salad(more than Everything on the menjjL'is staff wfll be happy to pack left ding from a nearby table of basement, which is where the available "to go." Buca manage "We were in the Wine rloom, enough for four people), a overs in a paper shopping .bag. friendly diners, and a sizable grandfather of Buca's president, ment anticipates that "ten per* sitting in the Gangster Booth';" heaping platter of. rigatoni posi- tano (sprinkled with chicken, The check, including alcoholic portion of espresso-soaked Joe Micatrotto, opened his cent" of sales will be carry-out. said Bernadette Diuoff of West- drinks, averages $20 per person. tiramisu satisfied everyone's restaurant in Cleveland's Little WHAT'S COOKING Send items for consideration in Also, be sure to let us kndw about (734)454-0777. Monday, June 26-28 on'the cam PIZZA June 22, Buddy's will roll back -What's Cooking to Kccly Wygo- -a rt n inoronrips, mdr)n rhn ngpfs, TOO own — pus of Henry Ford Community Between now and July 4 visit prizes to 1946, the year it all nik, Entertainment Editor, and specials. 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