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Man charged in boy's murder { Letters to Santa Attention, girls and boyst life support, police said. Park Apartments, near Warren and Christmas is almost hew and you know Rayshawn Otis Cobb, described by police as a what that means. Santa Ctaus ta up at 6-foot-l, 275-pound man, was charged with The boy suffered severe head Cowan, Terry said. the North Pole waiting for.tetters and homicide/ felony murder Thursday in the injuries, Sgt, Michael Terry said, but Cobb isn't the boy's father, police double checking his 11« to find who's death of 3-year-old Darius Deshawn Conaway, official autopsy results were pending. said. He has been described by.police been naughty or nice. who died, on Monday* Dressed in blue jeans and a black T- as the live-in boyfriend of the child's The Westland Observer Is asking shirtr- Cobb was arraigned on a murder mother. children to send us their tetters to BYDARKKLLCLEM police as a 6-foot-l, 276-pound man, charge today in front of Westland 18th The mother was at work when the Santa Ciaus, along with their school STAfTWWTER District Judge C. Charles Bokos. He incident occurred, Terry said. picture. The dMcMn* fc D*e. Xt TIM dctom9oe.homecomin.net was charged wifh homicide/ felony teftws»»d|«f»tos»«h»prtrrterf*Jffie murder in the death of Darius . had been charged Friday with first- A not-guilty plea has been placed on 0*c. 24W» fMoe. having forwarded the A 26-year-old Westland man was Deshawn Conaway. ' degree child abuse, but the charge was record for Cobb, and he remains jailed ; tetters to Santa in plenty of time. . arraigned today on a murder charge The boy died Monday afternoon at amended after the boy died. without bond as he awaits a Jan. 7 pre: Children of all ages are encouraged After receiving a 911 telephone call liminary hearing that will determine to s.end.their letters.to: stemming from the death of a 3-year- Children's Hospital in Detroit, West- old boy, who was allegedly beaten ' land police Sgt. Tim Kennedy said. The from a man who said he had hit the whether he should stand trial. Letters to Santa death came five days after the boy was boy in anger on the evening pf Dec. 2, Cobb could face a maximum sentence Westland Obaerver while in the suspect's care. Rayshawn Otis Cobb, described by beaten into a coma and then placed on police and paramedics found the child 36263. Schoolcraft on the floor of a residence at Hines Please see BOV, A3 Livonia, Ml 48151
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Giftguide: Are you draw 8TA7T PHOTO w PAUL HiTBqjMANX ing a blank about what to Shlned and buffed: Zachafy, a 10- >' get so-and-so for Christ y^ar-pldcocker spaniel, is groomed ^yJoyEric^onofThePampeM mas this year? Check out Pooch in Plymouth, our nifty gift guide inside PRESENTS this edition. BY LARRY O'CONNOR through his stomach. . STAFF Warm locoiinor©oeuhomecomm.net When it comes to treats, dog owners have a pick of the litter. Rawhide chews come in COMMUNITY LIF£ Everydaythey give us./gifts — some left in peanut butter and vanilla flavors, while a the corner. Nonetheless,* the holidays are the bag of dog biscuits feature chicken, beef, ideal time to pony up for the favorite dog, cat; liver, and lamb arid rice. Festival time: Eight light bird or reptile iri the Canines like to clamp ed candles, potato pan : household. _ onto boiled pig ears, snouts Though some scoff at the and beef hooves, too./A cakes and gifts mean it's notion of giving gifts to three pack of those run $2 iirhefbr Hanukkah, the animals, they shouldn't, to $3,; .^•':''••;, ''/•; Jewish Festival of said one pet shop operator.,• At Pet Supplies Plus oh '^There's ho excuse," said Ford in Canton, they sell Lights./Bl ;»:•..•. Donna Nickel, manager of stockings stuffed with pig'
LiYonia-baBpd Discount V Biot PHOTO OT TOM HA¥LW eafSi rawhide chews arid Pet fy Supplies: *At least assorted munch and AT HOME nothing.! 9'an think of; crunch. there's allkihds'of stuff." Pets lids' animals for all '• v... ,ft Cost? Not a problem. tastes, including a leopard „_£,?"*! Sight to see: Holiday dec Even a Montgomery gecko. The store has gifts Unlike *thei r canine coun orating can blend the old Burns^Hke miser could terparts, cats are a tad probably part with $5-$6 for exotic pets, including a more finicky. They'll lick with the new./D8 for a bird swing or new dog hammock for an iguana. their whiskers at the . i collar^ :"• prospect of seafood-flavored Stymied oh ideas? Most pet supply stores nuggets, like Kitty Bits. Pet Supplies Plus • JBTATfPaotOOTBlLLBWSLEK ENTERTAINMENT carry an array of toys, collars and treats for has cat stockings with ball with bells inside, critters; Discount;Pet & Supplies in Livonia balls of yarn and other toys. Look at us: Feline friends Annie and Katie take Music: Pop music's top even sells leather biker jackete for iguanas. 'a rest atop a cat tree, available for cats at Back Of course, the first way io a pet's heart is Please see PRESENTS, AS door Friends Shoppe in Farmington. acts including the New Radicals celebrate holi days with Detroit music funs,/ E£ Pets don't make good surprise gifts REAL ESTATE BY LARRY O'CONNOR with what seemed like good gift ideas at the STAFF WRITER time. A few may be adopted but most aren't. [email protected] °I think the key word is a surprise pre (Setting sluggish: How do Puppies and kitteris with a red bow on top sent," Day said. "It should be a family deci salespeople cope when of their heads may look adorable under sion with everyone in the household neath the Christmas tree, said a Michigan involved." folks are more interested Humane Society spokeswoman. Someone who gets a puppy for a present in the holidays than they "... but they Usually end up knocking should expect to make a 10- to 15-year com are with buying or selling down the Christmas tree and chewing up mitment caring for the animal. Guinea pigs, STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLBT the presents," added Jennifer Day, Humane rabbits and "even fish," Day said, "require ahome?/fr£ Society community relations representative. work in caring for them." Lonely: The Westland Humane Society has pets Canton Animal Hospital sees its fair ready for adoption. But families who aren't pre When the holiday warmth subsides, the INDEX glow turns to a glare toward the animal, share of exotic animals, including those pared to give their time and love should find a which is a bundle of unwanted work and mistakenly given as gifts. Those animals - lizards, iguanas and snakes - are given • Obituaries '^J^_ A8 different gift. Here is Sam, a 3'12-month-old kitty, responsibility. •ClaMinedlnd©^ _ '" F4 who is Utter-trained. The Michigan Humane Society is littered Please see SURPRISE, A8 . __ Ileal Estate _ _ _ Fl _ Crossword F6 F10, Home & Service G6 Council OKs 5-year •'•••• Automotive G8 Youth aid program • Opinion : , A18.17 • Calendar "IS" • Sports ci police, fire contracts needs adult mentors • Real Estate Fl BY DARRELL CLEM salaries for Westland Police Officers STAFF WRITER BY DARRELL CLEM who's older than they are and who can Association members will range from STAFF WRITER [email protected] $31,545 for a newly hired dispatcher to just talk to thorn and really be there for HOW TO REACH US [email protected] them and not pass judgment," Bowman New five-year contracts for Westland $52,576 for a patrol officer on the job for five or more years, Finance Director A Westland program that helps trou said. police officers and firefighters contain Youngsters and mentors engage in Newsroom: 734-963-2104 annual pay raises averaging 3.2 per Tim McCurlcy said. bled youngsters by pairing them with adult mentors is in need of help. positivo experiences ranging from see Newsroom Fax: 734-591-7270 cent, city officials said. Their pay range under the old con tract was $25,153 to $44,917, he said. Twelve children ages 9 to 16 are on a ing movies to talking about ways to New coats associated with the con improve school performance. E-mail: bj«jhmtmO(>».hoiT»comm.net tracts amount to $1,449,603 through Higher-paid police sergeants and Youth Assistance Program waiting list. Nightline/Spons: 734-953-2104 lieutenants are covered by a separate One young man who got into trouble Youth Assistance Program advisory- Juno 30,2003. * board member Richard I^eBlanc, olso a Reader Comment line: 734-953-2042 Westland City Council members contract, and a new agreement hasn't for rotail fraud has been waiting six months for a male montor, program Westland City Council member, said • Classified Advertising: 734-591-0900 Monday gave sweeping approval to the yet been approved for them. New salaries for Westland Firefight director Ronaelc Bowman said last the program works. new pacts and called the five-year span "I believe the program offers an Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 unprecedented for the police and fire ers will range from $35,960 for a new week. Home Delivery: 734-591-0500 hire to $73,846 for an assistant chief by "There is nO father in his life. He's opportunity for youths and their fami fighter unions. lies to benefit from the experience of "The bottom line is that good labor the end of the now agreement, McCur from a single-parent household," she ley Haid. said. 'There's nobody there for him os community folks who have diverse relations means good service to our cit backgrounds and who con help guide izens," Councilman Charles "Trav" That comparoR to a pay range of far as a male support system goes." $31,247 to $59,000 under the old con In all, nine boys and three girls are them and influence them to make good Griffin said. decisions, all the while having a pretty The new agreements arc retroactive tract, he said. in line for mentors, who merely have to As some police officers and fircfight- agree to^tpend an hour or two a week good time," ha. said. "Some of these to July 1; i ' trying to positively influence a child. By the end of the contract, annual 6 63174 10011 6 Pleaso sco CONTRACTS^ A4 These kids just don't hove onvbodv Please sco MENTORS, A4 , 4 ' t*"> The Observer 6 EccmfUricJ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998
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.'•'-';. ).>•''•• :f>- -•; •>>.;-. ..••: v- .-.^:-.it...-5 mark holiday event • Children eagerly awaited the arrival of Santa, 1 wanted to hear the musicf station, next door to City Hall. who was given the key to the city by Mayor Kari said. Deputy Mayor George Gillies BY DARRELL CLEM City Hall on Ford Road. : : Robert Thomas. Meghan wanted to tell Santa led Monday's ceremony and STAPPWRITER ' Courtney's 6-year-old sister, her wish of getting a German announced winners of the city's [email protected] Lauren, had perhaps a more shepherd named Max for annual "What ; Christmas realistic wish. ' . Christmas, Never mind that Means To Me* essay contest. For a child of 10, Courtney she already has a black Hamilton Elementary third- Griffin certainly plans ahead "I want that Barbie that you dye her hair," first-grader Lau front of City Hall. Jeff Griffin, a the key to the city by Mayor Labrador named Max and a grader Samantha Wood won when she makes her Christmas golden retriever, Scooter. first place for her hopeful essay wish list, , ( ren said. city construction maintenance Robert Thomas. Y Bundled in varm clothing as employee, actually helped put . hopefully it. won't unlock the Kendall and the girls - Madi that the homeless would have "I want a car," the'Hamilton son Elementary students - food and shelter not just at Elementary fifth-grader said, temperatures plunged Monday, up the lights. bank here in town, but it cer the girls came with their par • Earlier, the crowd sang along tainly will unlock the hearts seemed to enjoy the ceremony. Christmas, but all the time. ^lsaveiivntitl'm 17" "I thought We'd see the lights Essay runners-up were St. Courtney divulged her wish ents, Jeff and Michelle Griffin, with a senior citizen Friendship and minds of the children here to enjoy[the festivities. ' Center choir to "Jingle Bells," in We3tland," Thomas told him. and Santa and sing the songs Damian third-grader Ashley Monday eyeiiing as she attend and get in the Christmas spir Ballarin and Patchin Elemen ed the city of Westland's annual •••',' They 'stood among 200 to 300 "Silent Night" and other Christ Kim Kendall brought her 7- people as a switch was; pulled mas songs. year-old daughter, Kari, and it," Kendall said. tary fifth-grader Gretchen Christmas celebration and tree Heinicke. Winners won savings lighting.ceremony in front of and thousands of Christmas Children eagerly awaited the Kari's same-age friend, Meghan Children later talked to Santa lights illuminated, the trees in arrival of Santa, who was given Wall. indoors at the city's main fire bonds from NBD.
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' . • Prices good thru Dec. 16th We.re^erve'lhe rlgM to Omit quantities MARQUETTE HOUSE It'Mrig MArWOEO BY: */VtclKYW3- BERKLEY LIVONIA ITWM fMMWWTwl JaW> DEARBORN 36000 CAMPU»D«VE • WK»TUANO. Ml 46163 (734)3M-6M7 IV/iMHf* A Woodward MlchlfW tH Qwkmod vk*t S ol Fi*/« M*i« (on »>• weet s*d«) -1 jj my inflo 734*4244000..-..-. f— »n» m. > i w The Observer &Eccentric!THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1&98 Celebra tion: Wayne- '-•:: Westland School board President David Cox checks out onepi toy trucks ' used as decora tions at the" dis trict's "ground breaking" ceremony on Mon day. r% if? E$\v J rm r: ."'•• ' '"¥° r*V; MJT PBOIUI nr luuMni C^VEGIB building projects Young singers: Walker-Winter Elementary School students sing during the district's ceremony on Monday. and the William D. Ford Career Also at the ceremony were BY BETH SUNDRIA JACHMAN munity Schools and the commu Technical Center. the chairs of the bond commit STAFF warren nity as a whole. This is not only About 85 percent of Taft-Gal tee that worked to gain voter bjachman9oeJiomecomm.net brick and mortar construction loway will be reconstructed, approval for the proposal. Wayne-Westland schools offi but also an opportunity to while Adams Middle School will "We were proud to grow up cials were digging in on Mon expand the educational oppor undergo a demolition and attending Wayne-Westland day. tunities for our students," said replacement of the music rooms schools," said Skip Monit, one of At a ground-breaking ceremo Greg-Baracy, Wayne-Westland and some interior remodeling. the citizen co-chairs of the bond ny and celebration, officials schools superintendent. The career technical center will proposal committee. But with turned over a ceremonial shovel "In many ways tonight is a gain additional labs and lecture tours of the district's school of dirt in a sandbox at the Dyer Thanksgiving celebration," said rooms. buildings "our eyes were Center to signify the beginning Charlotte Sherman, assistant During the summer of 1999 opened," he said. "We were all of major construction projects in superintendent for general five elementary schools will painfully aware that our schools the district paid for by a bond administration. undergo interior renovations: were tumbling down around sale. Construction on additions to Lincoln, Jefferson-Barns, us." Now with the bond sale's Amid decorations including Walker-Winter and Roosevelt- Hoover, Kettering and approval, Wayne-Westland chil construction hats and toy tools, McGrath Elementary Schools Schweitzer elementaries. dren will be in an "environment some 200 people helped launch will begin this month. Roo- "I believe the impact on atti conducive to learning," he said the "Building Our Children's sevelt-McGrath will gain six tude and achievement will be "I think it's wonderful," said Future, Wayne-Westland bond classrooms and a media center dramatic," Sherman said. Laurie Horvat of Canton Town construction 1998-2001." expansion. Walker-Winter will Among the festivities Monday ship who recently moved to the Voters approved the $109 mil gain seven classrooms and a night at the Dyer Center were Wayne-Westland district. lion bond sale in early U >8 to media center expansion. Interi the John Glenn instrumental Her son, Desmond, is a third- pay for improvements and tech or remodeling will be completed band playing Christmas carols grader at Walker-Winter, which nology purchases in all the dis in the summer. and Bingers from Walker-Win will be gaining art and music Activity: Dion Askew and her 6-year-old daughter trict's schools. Construction will begin this ter Elementary who charmed rooms. "I think that's great, Cheyann do a little "construction" work of their own "This is a truly historic day spring at Taft-Galloway Ele the crowd with a Wayne-West especially in elementary educa while they wait for the program to begin Monday. for the Wayne-Westland Com mentary, Adams Middle School land version of "School Days." tion." Man faces trial in carjacking BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WHTTEB [email protected] CRIME A Livonia man faces trial on carjacking and robbery charges The hearing ended with Bokos said. stemming from a Nov. 18 inci ordering Samborski to stand When the man got into the vic dent at the Westland Meijer. trial in Wayne County Circuit tim's car, the woman leaned Thomas Lee Samborski II, 23, Court on charges of carjacking inside and blew her horn, was ordered to stand trial after and unarmed rjbbery. attracting the attention of a an 81-year-old woman testified A not-guilty plea has been nearby male shopper who tried against him last Thursday dur placed on record for the defen unsuccessfully to help her avert ing a preliminary hearing in dant. the carjacking, Handzlik said. Westland 18th District Court. In court last Thursday, the A suspect drove off alone in "She was a tremendous wit judge refused to reduce a the car but was arrested by Livo ness," Westland police Sgt. Jon $250,000 cash bond that has nia police about 15 minutes later Handzlik said. "She was a very, kept Samborski in jail since his during a traffic stop on 1-96, the very strong witness. Her recall arraignment. sergeant said. The 81-year-old to detail was just fabulous." Westland police said a carjack victim fell on the. parking lot Due to the victim's age, Hand ing occurred at 6:10 p.m. Nov. 18 pavement during the incident ODDS & zlik and prosecutors asked 18th while the victim was walking to but wasn't seriously injured. Her District Judge C. Charles Bokos her car after shopping at the car and her purse were returned to conduct the preliminary hear Meijer store on the southeast to her, Handzlik said. ing rather than possibly allowing corner of Warren and Newhurgh. Samborski could face life in the suspect to waive it. The woman was robbed and prison or any number of years if ENDS, "We have now preserved the her car taken by a man who convicted of carjacking. He could victim's testimony on the posed as a store security guard face a maximum 15-year sen record," Handzlik said. "I'm very and "accused her of having tence if found guilty of unarmed pleased with the way it went." stolen merchandise," Handzlik robbery. NEW' & Arrested teen suspect in murder BY DARRELL CLEM speeds up to 60 mph before los Livonia Police Department ran a STAFF WRITER ing control and crashing into background check on him. [email protected] another car, according to a police The fingerprint check resulted Westland police learned after report that indicated no injuries. in police learning that the juve arresting a juvenile in a high The juvenile then got out of nile was wanted in Ink9ter on a speed chase that he was wanted the car and fled but was cap first-degree murder charge from as a suspect in an Inkstor mur tured by a Westland officer, who last summer. Stobbe said. der. Baid in his report that he found The Inkster detective investi ammunition but no gun on the gating the incident couldn't he Westland officers began trail youngster.Police also found a ing the 16-year-old suspect reached to comment on details of small amount of cocaine on the the murder case. The suspect shortly after 3 p.m. Nov. 30 after suspect when he was taken to spotting a suspicious car travel faces charges as an adult in the Westland police station, the Inkster, according to an InkRter ing north on Inkster Road near report said. Annapolis, a police report said. 22nd District Court clerk The, car had earlier been report Westland police Lt. Mnrc Sto- The teenager was -scheduled CASH & CARRY. LAST YEARS STYLES 50-70% OFF. ed stolen out of Highland Park. bbe said the 16-year-old initially for a Wednesday preliminary lied about his name, but police hearing for first-degree murder WE HAVE GATHERED UP ALL THE ALPINE MERCHANDISE, The suspect led police through learned his identity after a fin- an Inkster residential ftren at and felony firearms charges. Ho gorprint investigator from the remains in custody ODDS & ENDS, NEW 8c USED ) 00's OF PAIRS OF ALPINE BOOTS, SKIS, BINDINGS, POLES & A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF LAST SEASONS WINTER Boy from page Al CLOTHING, JACKETS, PANTS, SWEATERS Sc MORE, FROM ALL OF OUR of life ih prison if convicted of murder. He could police and others from discussing the case with the BAVARIAN VILLAGE SKI SHOPS AND PUT IT ALL TOGETHER FOR ONE have faced a 15-year term on the original child media. GIGANTIC SALE AT ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION abuse charge. Bokos delayed a ruling on Halpern's requests In court today, defonse attorney Sheldon because a prosecutor assigned to the case couldn't Halpern described Cobb as lacking money, and be in court today. But the judge noted that the Halpern asked the court for help in hiring a incident already has been reported in the local pathologist and a neurologist to help him with the press. ca8Ci "This case has gotten some degree of notoriety Halpern also sought a gag order to provont already," Bokos said. AAf W) The Obeerver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 •MP •Mk Up to 10,000 lose phone service ^Many W«stland resident* may • An wvnnwicontractom r attMtnwwvir- work." population in that attendance have had ringing in their ears Service was cut for many cus area was without phones, he over the weekend and early this tatty MV««I MVWII tomers, including the Wayne- said. week. caM*s wMto tastaWiig Westland school district. "We will not dismiss elemen - 'But they didn't have any ring IMW Mgrt posts. That created somewhat of a tary students without contact ing from their telephones. Phone dilemma on Monday at Ketter with their parents/ he said. service was cut to 9,000 to ing Elementary School when the "I still think this was the best 10,000 Ameritech telephone cus- power went out after school had thing to do," he said. t Contracts from page Al era looked on Monday, council In short, the new firefighter members jostled to be heard first pact requires a 21 percent pay in their support for the new con difference between a firefighter tracts. and a captain; a 9 percent differ- The new pacts cover 80 police ence between a captain and a mrnm union members and 75 fire battalion chief; and, a 9 percent department employees, accord difference between a battalion Door Opener ing to the city's personnel office. chief and an assistant chief. "Our town is secure when we Police union members already and Savings All have the quality of people that had simitar gaps due to rank, we have in the police and fire officials said. Up Into One! departments," Gouncilwoman In another significant develop Heavy-Duty Justine Barns said Monday. ment, contracts for both unions 1/2 H.P. Model 1265R Police union wages will state that "there will be a 10- increase 4 percent for the year year freeze on pension increases NOW$ 00* that began July 1 and 3 percent or changes." ONLY 285 for each of next four years. Councilwoman Sharon Scott PRICE INCLUDES INSTALLATION Firefighters will receive on commended bargaining teams ': :ANOTVVO REMOTE CONTROLSI average the same percentage of for what she described as "ami- • *AftcrM»(Nn ftebtie increases, amounting to 3.2 per cable negotiations." Mentors frompqgeAl cent a year when spread over Council President Sandra tUfrMditeii five years, Personnel Director Cicirelli agreed. Keith Madden said. "There was a lot of give and young people have really made she said. ^: V i Durability, Long Ufo Rugged choih drive withdurable steel Initially, however, some fire take," she said. some incredible turn-arounds •Sometirjies men aire scared off construction for;y6 Rod's Overhead Door r 1512 S. 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Canton Open Monday thru Saturday 7 am -10 pm, (JDbseruer Sunday 9 am-7 pm NfiWSPAPKRS Visa, MasterCard, Discover, • The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 *A« Most ^ea restaurant p^ BY KKN ABRAMCZYK "We tried it there, and the good idea.'But the reality,ia it "If you ban it in one county, Even if commissioners revised said that restaurant has been STAFrWRma effects were devastating," Payne will cause businesses to fail and they will drive out of the county. the ordinance to exempt busi smoke-free for six years. "Moat of, kabramciykAoe.homecdmm.net said, as he estimates he has lost jobs to be lost." Businesses will suffer, arid peo nesses with fewer than 15 the customers are pleased with v Last Valentine's Day, Don $70,000 in business since FebrUs Payne would prefer a ple will be out of work* Payne employees, that won't help it "Briggs said •'•••'.'. / Payne decided to do something ary. statewide ban* such as in Cali said smokers who used to Payne, He employs about 70 peo "We lost a couple of tables special for his customers. , While Payne operates a nan-; fornia. $uch a ban countywide patronize his Farmington Hills, ple in Livonia. "It doesn't take when we first started, but it The owner of three Family smoking restaurant, is a non- •would hurts only the businesses restaurant now go to his Livonia much When you courit the dishy really didn't impact it over tune.*' Buggy restaurants, one of them smoker and prefers to eat with in the county that ban? smoking, establishment. washers, waitresses and cooks Whether government should f in Livonia, made his Farmington out cigarette smoke permeating he believes. "What we find is if Despite his financial losses in /and you are open all.day with: prohibit smoking altogether^. Hills eatery smoke-free because the air he breathe^ he opposes a; you go out with one snioker, the Farmington Hills, Payne plans different shifts. Fifteen is almost ^hat'a a big question," Brigg^ he believed he hadmore non-r proposed Wayne County ordi*; groupwill riot go to a non-smok to continue the smoke:free policy •• ajoke"••;•/ '•;"•. '• \ ..;-•,.r: said. **I don't know. It's a: big deaj'i smokers than smokers. ,/?- nance telling businesses they ing restaurant.12specially, at in Farmington Hills but won't Sorrie restaurant* already are to the smoker, but I.think »t' |. But so far, the prohibition has must prohibit smoking. J • lunchtime, they will, select ban smoking from his Livonia > smoke-free.;.-';.';,*':;;'. •-: should be becausei of the rights^ n't helped him financially, a • "I just think itfi a bad idea,"; another restaurant out of con : and Rochester Hills eateries if Alissa Briggs, a bartender at PayneBaid. ^epretically,-it's a cern ibr the smoker. - he cein help it. , Cafe, Bon Homme in Plymouth, Piea^ ^e «4tAUiUKrt, All mensc and shoes holiday original prices on select merchandise. 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LOW PRICES. 937-4001 734 MONFRI 10pm UTICA 810 997-1411 REDFORD 313 PTTTSF1ELD TOWNSHIP 975-1029 • > - . 248 624-0196 ASK ABOUT OUR • INSTALLATION NORTHVILLE 248 347*9600 COMMERCE PAVIMPAVOUT SAT »(*•*« ulYViftv imp.KttVBt0 M. 1 W» * TW* AM lUftJCIT VWHTKW1 BRIDE ft GROOM I SERVICES •TflDsm«10pm >.v« r.'-'j tnsitM »\rtb tocw-.-vM-.n tvartrti (ViS v »> c'Mr* »j--*-*f < n'-'iK * t* n:t 'A C-->« V -* 'y ,i- Ns:/«. -A> »f- r" '*v-* rv;.» rtf. -t'c?.r/» AT«>iH iJM\Vf>nr*.r»yN»VAV«^V* »*'«itWr « »^''' •>v'»'"1V r:^ vc- Mh U-.-«v REGISTRY I AVAILABLE SUN KWVMl [UVNMI »>fvr »coxrt •>ltt>»m.6pm •l455cr^SSityto--*iccrt-x™ M5VYJIrta-jt^»-->W»up-y *j.<* i'^y^'1-**-^-T ':."!': ;vV The Ob*erver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 (W)A§ ***y». \s'< about on r HI KK 2nd King march set for Jan. 18 )1( UTAL !)iinlH« oH(T. BYDAJUOUCtEM the Rftv. George Johnson; and a performance of 8TAIPWWTM "Amazing Grace" by singers Matt WatToba and ^- dctoaii9oeJiaBiecaiiutt.net Robert B. Jones, ^1¾ - Westland's second annual march honoring the Also addressing the crowd will be MayorfeH ; Rev. Martin. Luther King Jr. will occur on Jan, 18, Thomas, Westland City CouncQ President Sandral«fl •> coinciding with nationwide celebrations remember Cicirelli and WaynerWestland school Superinten-.j >.: ing the slain civil rights leader, city officials dent Greg Baracy. , iulY"'- Here's How announced. "We are so proud to take part in this historical,^'% Local marchers this year will walk west on Mar- events Cicirelli said in the statement aimouncihgj^j ; . quette from the Wayne-Webtland school district's the event, "r1 '.'';:.'•;.' ••'••''^••l '<\M' Dyer Center and then north on Newburgh Road to Longtime Westland resident John Franklin ofy^. the city's: senior citizen Friendship Center. the .Southeast Homeowners Association yill serve ^ ^ , You Can Check The half-mile trek will start at 9 a.ni afcd be foi,- as master of cef emoriieB - as he did last Ve«ur duj-.'jV - : lowed at the senior center by activities such as ing the city'a first-ever program honoring Kingv ^^i ' singing and a dramatic recitation of King's "I Have : A continental breakfast will be served at.then '!;>'. A Dream" speech^ -^:-,,"';'^ FriendBbip Center as the (Jratitude Steel Band,j&( * "We are always reminded of his desire for "racial ; : Your List performs.: : • ,.; .' '..: >."•.. .. ;:.-'•:• ; 'Vf( equality and harmony for all Americans," Mayor. .Thei route of this yeaVs march differs fromjas^^. ' Robert Thomas said in a prepared statement. year's, when marchers walked from Weitland City ^n "- This year's observance is expected to last about; Hall to the Westland public library for aprogram ^ three hours on the third Monday in January - the that drew strong praise* X/ ^-^,^- day when ceremonies are typically held acrossi the Some King supporters had suggested for years ^. ' country to honor King, ,,v ^--/:7-^::^^-. '''•: -. that the pity should honor the civil rights leader^ . Marchers will.be allowedto park at the William who was shot dead in 1968 in Memphis,,Tenn,i,0;. D. FordCareer Technical Center, next door to thel where he had gone to show support for etrikirig^. Dyer Center. .:-/-:--'-'• •'•'-> city workers. ',. ] }k\i • The Friendship Center program^ will begin about'; . .Some stillsuggeat the city should make the third,,* | : 9:30 a.m." arid iB scheduled to include a perfor day of January^ an officialholiday with the closing i^ mance by John Glenn High Schpol dingers; a ^of city offices, tut that suggestion hasn't been^ recitation of King's "I Have A Dream" speech by implemerited.,: ^j Get AirTouch • ':J:--£<*f •'':'•• ''''''•': iVH Cellular For in soonoi.¾l '••• i-'fl' A survey company will contact the city could improve irecreation Sverdrup Facilities Inc., a com-1 r j- 600 Westland residences during services and to gauge public pany overseeing the cit/s recre-(iW the. neit three weeks to gauge, opinion on whether a hew recre ationatudy, ^1 opinions on city recreation ser ation center is heeded. Residents not contacted by,Qv vices and whether the public is Leisure Vision plans to ran Leisure Vision will have an0^ supportive of a new facility. domly phone homes to collect opportunity to respond to the^A City officials are strongly urg information that will be com same questions, which^wlll ber ing residents to respond to the piled in a report for the city. available in the Westland Qity 23-question survey to be con •These are professionals who Hall lobby, Veldhuis said, '^ duced by Leisure Vision. are going tob e getting informa-. , V "It's not teieinarlietingJ ' West- tion for us " Veidhuis fiaidi Those surveys' will be compiled land Economic Development Leisure Vision could begin con sepfurately from\the foirmal sur Director iScOttVeldhuis said. tacting residents by late this vey and should be turned in at a month Rather, the company will sur week, he said. the Bailey Recreation Center, vey residents to determine how The company is working with Veldhuis said. dptip i£Sir from page Al "We have tons of stuff," said Joe Gasiewicz, man Material goods are just one option. If Scruff is ager of the Pet Supplies Plus in Canton. looking shaggy, a mutt makeover might do wonders. Then there is always cat nip, which sends Plymouth-based Pampered Pooch and Redford'a feline's senses into nirvana. Farmington HillB- Pampered Pet Salon are two groomers who spiff based Backdoor Friends Cat Shoppe sells two vari up pedigree and m|ked*bre.ed dogs with eqUal , TAc Observer & Evcentricf THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 'AS County to run juvenile program Revenue sharing BY KENABRAMCZYKEN ABRAMCZI K ty to autho on it earlier date. Juyeniles generally receive fcAFrWWTERTUTER Jupramcxykvoe, rize loans to this year. probation for a first offense, then bill helps suburbs, ramcsykvoe.homecomm. Wayne UI am very, are returned to the street with County, very con out any detention time unless a Gov. John Engler and Wayne A second cerned about second or third offense is com protects Detroit County Executive Edward bill would this whole mitted, Duggan said. 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COURTNEY BARACY, DANA THOMAS DROTAR, MICHELLE IANTTELLI, ALEXANDER JACHYM, SHALL, JosttuA MARSHBANKS, JOSHUA PRUETT, AMBER QUIN ANDREW '8UCHAN, JEFFREY SUT-: BARAN, CHAD BARRETT, SHAN DURHAM, KATHRYN DUTCHAK, AMANDA JACKIW, ASHLEIGH NATASHA MARTIN, MICHAEL TAL' MlNDYRADERy KEVIN TON; JOSIAH SWARTZ, AARON NON BARTON ; AMANDA DYE> RICHARD DZIUBAN jACKSbN, SCOTT JACOBS, MASSEYV PAUL MASSIE; MEHUL RAMAS. ROBERT RANDOLPH/ASH TANAP, AMY TANIELIAN, ALEC/; NICHOLAS BATEY; ALEXIS AMBER EDENS, JENNIFER SHERYL JACOBS, STEPHEN MASTER, KYLE MAXWELL, DAVID LEY RATLIFF, COURTNEY RAT TARNOWSKI, KRISTEN TEDDERSi'- BAUER; DANIEL BEARD, KHAL. EDWARDS, KAREN EFIMETZ, JACOBS, CAROLYN JAMEEL, LAU MAY, SHANNON MAY, STEPHANIE TRAY, BRITTANY REDDEN, LIND- AMANDA TEEPLES, JENNIFER, FANI BECKLES, BRITTANY BEE, LAURA EIBEN, BRANDON ELON' REN . JAMES, LISA JAMES* MAY, RACHEL MAYES. SARAH SEY REED, STEPHANIE REES : THAUVETTE, NICHOLAR THORNE/. JEREMY. BELANGER, AMANDA ZAE, ERIC ELSEY, ,LEAH CHELSEA JANKS MAYNARD, STACY MCCONNELL, DANIELLE REEVES, STEVEN NICOLE TODD, BRANDON; BERING, AMANDA BERRY, ENRIGHT, LINDSAY FALLOW, MICHAEL JAY, AMANDA STEVEN MCGOUGH, STEPHANIE REEVES, MICHAEL REMINGTON, TOMBLIN, CHRISTINA TROUT;^ STEPHANIE BEVERIDGE, SARA ERIKA FARAH, DAVID FERNAN JAYNES, SHELBY JEFFERSON, MCGUIRE/ ANGELA MCKIDDY, KATHERINE RESKE, HOLLY TONI TROUT, BRENT TURNER, • DEZ, JEFFREY FINNEY, ROBERT , JESSICA JENKINS, AMANDA ALEXANDER MCLELLAN, RIMAR; ANGELA RIMMEL, JAMES ERIK- TUTTLE, ANGELA UHLJAN,: BOCZAR, CHRISTOPHER BOMYA; J FINNEY, JAMES FISHER, AMANDA JOHNSON, KIMBERLY JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER MCLELLAN, RTMMEL, ALICIA RING, JESSICA JASON UTLEY, BENJAMIN VAN STEPHEN BONE, JERRELLE BOR :> DEN, ADRIAN BORROMEO/BRIT. FOUNTAIN, JAMES FREEMAN, LEEANN JOHNSON, RICKY JOHN PATRICK MCLELLAN, RICHARD ROBERTS, ASHLEY ROBINSON, GUNDY, KARA VANNi BRYAN VAN- TANY BOWER, NICOLE BOWER* ANTHONY FREESE, CHERYL SON, ELIZABETH JORDAN, JASON MESLER, JAMES MEYER, MEGHAN RHONDA ROBINSON, NATALIE TOLL, THEODORE VANTOLL HI, BRYAN BOYD, ANTHONY BRANDT, FULKERSON, STEPHANIE KANTNER, SHELBY KAPLAN, MICELLI, ALISON MILLER^ RODRIGUEZ, KELLY ROEBUCK, KARA VERKENNIS, ELIZABETH, PATRICK BRANKOVICH, MELISSA GAGNON, MICHAEL GALBRAITH, DEREK KEHRER, LINDSAY KELLY, DANIEL MILLER, MEGAN MILLER, CHARLES ROSE, AMANDAMARLE VINEYARD. AMBER VOSS, CASEY BRAUNSTEIN.JASON BRENDEL, MICHAEL GALUNAS, ALICIA KASSANDRA MERPAUL, KRISTAL KEVIN MOLESKY, AMY MOLIK, ROUSSEAU, SCOTT RUARK, WAHL,KARLYE WALKER, REBEC BRANDON BROWN, SHE-NELLB GARDNER, JAVIER GARZA, KILGORE, ERICA KIMBER, SAMAN SAMANTHA MONFORTON, ERIC NICOLE RUTHIG, KYLE CA WALKER, SAMANTHA BROWN, DAVID BURGESS, BRETT RACHAEL GERMAN, SCOTT GER THA KIMBER, RAMON KINLOCH, MONROE/STEPHANIE MORALES, RUTKOWSKI, JES8ICA 8ABAN, WALLING, RYAN WARNER, SEAN'; ANTHONY MORELLQ, JESSICA TERRT SAGERT, STEVEN WARREN, MICHAEL WECk, MARL BURNS, BETH BYRAM, ANDREW MAN, JOSEPH GETKIN, NATASHA ADAM KIRKS, CLIFFORD , CAMERON* AMANDA -CAMPBELL, GIBBONS, DANIELLE GIBSON, KITCHEN, ALEXANDER KLEIN, MORGAN, MITCHELL MORGAN, SANCHEZ, ASHLEY SANDERS, KA WEGIEL, NICOLE WHEATLEY,t. SAMANTHA CANNON, CRISTJN JOSHUA GIERADA, JENNIFER NICOLE KNURICK, HEATHER CASEY MOYER, JENNIFER MURCH, DEREK SANDERS, RYAN SANTOS, VICTORIA WHEATLEY, RENEE ' CASEY, DARLENE CASTERWILER, GLENN, ALICIA GOINS, JENNIFER KOBYLAREK, MICHAEL KOBY- NICOLE MURPHY, TRYSTAN MUR- CARA SARTEN, JASON SCHLEIF, WHITE, AMBER WIDMER, TANYA JOHI* GASTON, JEFFREY CHAM- GORNEY, JESSICA GRABOWSKI, LAREK, MEGAN KORPAL, BRIAN PHY-FAHLGREN, CHRISTIE MUSIC, WHITNEY SCHMIDT, ANDREW WILDT, NICKOLAS WILEY^ SARA-' BERS, JEWEL CHITOMBQ, LAURA GRAROWSKI, CHRISTINE KRASS, AMANDA KRAUSE, KEN- NICOLE NADASEN, DANIEL SCHMITT, VANESSA SCHROCK, LYN WILHELMI, ROXANNE WISE,; NANCE, MATTHEW NARDONE, AMANDA SCHULTZ, RYAN SERGI- SUNNY WONG, KARA WOOD/ THOMAS CICHOW8KI, AARON GRAHAM, MEGAN GRANT, STEVEN NETH KRUMBACH; ANDREA KUD- J CLARK, REBECCA CLARK, ROBERT GRANT, BRUCE GREEN, EMILY LAWIEC, AMANDA LABER, RENA ROBIN NESMITH, NATHAN NOEY- SON, CRYSTAL SERMAN, SARA RYAN WOOLEY, DARRELL CLARK, JESSICA CLOS, AMANDA GREEN LAMPKA, NIA LANE, BRANDON ACK, WESLEY NOEYACK, SHAY, JASON SHIFFERD, JESSICA ZACHARIAS, JONATHAN ZERE- COLWELL, BRITTANY COLWELL LACI GREEN, JONATHAN LANG, ROBERT LANGE III CHARLES NORWOOD, ERICA SHIPPE, TONYA SHOTWELL, LISA BINY, BRIAN ZILKA, HEATHER ZIMMERMAN, KYLE ZRENCHIK, CAlTLIN COLWELL, LINDSAY GWIZDAK, ANDREW HAARER, LOIS LANNING, ZACHARY LAP- NOVACK, JEFFREY NOVAK, SHURYAN, BRITTANY SHUTE BRITTANY ZYWICK i COOK, THOMAS COSGROVE, MAU ROBERT HAARER, ANDREW PAN, BRJTTNEE LAWFIELD, STACY NICOLE : NOWAK, JAUNINE BRIAN SKOCZYLAS, SARAH Students named to the honor roll at Marshall The Marshall Middle School CH1RUNOA, ANGELA CLARK, JES GIDALI, GAL1LA GIRGIS, KESHA KRUSHLIN, THOMAS KUK, NICHOLS, CHARLOTTE NICHOLS, RICHARD STANEK, ROCHELLE 1 honor roll for the first marking SICA CLARK, JACQUELYN COATS, GLIMPS, YLLI OOCAJ, DAYNA MATTHEW KUSCH, MARC LAF- CHRISTOPHER N1EMI STANLEY, NATALIE STARBUCK, period includes: SARAH COLE, AMANDA COLE- GOLDSTON, ELIZABETH GOLLU- FERTY, AIMEE LAGUIRE, CORY MARLYNDA NOEL, SARAH ZACHARY STEINER, ANNE KELLY ABRAHAM, NATALEE MAN, REBECCA COLLINS, ANTHO BIER, AVA GOMEZ, JEFFREY LAGUIRE, Sf EPHENIE LANE, JES NORTON, BRITTANY OWEN, STEN8ENG, PHILIP STEPHENS, ADAMS, LEEANN AKERS, BROOKE NY COLOSIMO, VANESSA CONER- GOMEZ, ALYSSA GOODIN, ROBERT SICA LANGLEY, SCOTT LAURAIN, GRACE PAGE, PAULA PAPAY, BRIT- LAUREN STIER, KRISTA STOUM- ALBERY. HOLLY ALLEN, NATHAN LY, AMANDA CONLEY, WHITNIE GORNALL, KIMBERLY GRANT, ERIC LEACH, KELLY LEDBETTER, TANY PARKER, CASHEENA PARK BOS, JULIA STULOCK, JES8ICA ALLMOND, KELLY ANGELL, RYAN COOPER, CHRISTINE COPLAND, BRADLEY GRAY, ERICA GRAY, MATTHEW LEDBETTER, SARA ER, CARINA PARKS, ARMAND SUDAK, AMY SUICH, DANIEL ARCHER, JACLYN ARMSTRONG, KATHRYN COX, RACHEL COX, ELENA GUEORGUIEV, CRYSTAL LEDUC, SHANIN LEES, NANCY PASTORES, SACHIBEN PATEL, SUMMERS, NICOLE SWEET, ADAM-ARSENAULT JAMIE CRAIG, BRITTANY CRAW- GUNTHER, JASON HAGEDON, KIM LENNEMANN, JILLIAN LENTINE, BRIAN PETERSON, JAZZMENN AJAYKUMAR TAILOR, KINJAL v BRIAN BACHMAN, CHRISTO FORD, STEVEN CREWS, KORI BERLY HAGELTHORN, CHANNON STEPHANIE LEONARD, KRISTEN PETERSON, NICHOLAS PETERSON, TALATI, MELISSA TALERICO, PHER BANASZAK, JOSHUA CROCKETT, ANTHONY CRUZ, HALL, DANIEL HANLEY, AMANDA LEWIS, JENNIFER LITTLE, 8AMAN- SCOTT PETERSON, GAN- KELLI TALIS, SARAH TALIS BARTRUM, ASHLEY BASCOM, COREY CUMMINS, KRISTEN HATFIELD, DIANE HAWKINS, SAM- THA LONEY, RACHAEL LOVE, GAYSWHAR PHAGOO, ERINN LATERIA TATE, ACACIA TAY BRANDON BASCOM, AMBER CURZYTEK MANTHA HAYES, BRANDON LATASHA LUM, LAURA LUXTON, PHILLIPS, MARGARET PHILLIPS, LOR, DAWN TAYLOR, DEIDRA BATAYEH, DEREK BELL, LYNN GREGORY DAUGHERTY, HEATH, BR1TTNEY HEIM, ADAM CARLY MAAS, DANIEL MACK, JAMES PIEKARZ, DEBORAH TAYLOR, TIFFANY TAYLOR. BENISCH, ERIKA BENKQ, ROBIN SARAHLIN DAVIDSON, MEGAN HEIN, JACQUELYN HENDERSON, SARAH MACKEY, JENNIFER PODORSEK, MELISSA PRENDER- ANTHONY TERRELL, JOSEPH BENNETT, KARI BENSON, SHEL DEAN, BRANDON DEEDLER, VIN- ALENA HENDRICKS, THOMAS MAHOOD, JESSICA MAPLE, DEREK GAST, ASHLEY PUCCI, TERRY, LOUIS TERRY, CHARMANE LEY BERNIER, AMANDA BEVEL, CENT DELUCA, WILLIAM DEME- HENLEY MARSCHALL, KIEL MARSCHALL, STEPHANIE RAY, DAVID REESE, THURMAND, MARTINA TOTKOVA, JESSICA BIGLOW, STEPHANIE TER, KEITH DERWICH, JESSICA JULIE HENSEL, KHRISTOPHER TAMI MARTIN, DANIEL MCALLIS- KYLE REICHERT, ERIC REID, BRAD TRUDEAU, KELLY TRUE8- BIGLOW, TIMOTHY BINGHAM, DICKSON, JOCELYN DILLARD, HERRIN, LAUREN HEWITT, JULIA TER, BARBARA MCCLUNG, KARIE WILLIE REYNA, ANDREW DELL, LISA VACCA, MICHAEL BRANDON RISE, CATHI BISHOP, ASHLEY DOBOS, AMANDA HICKS, KEVIN HILL, MEGAN HILL, : MCCQLLUM, KATIE MCCOLLUM, REYNOLDS, OSCAR RICE, DANIEL VACCA, CHRISTOPHER VANDERK- BEN BLACKBURN, DARYL BLACK DOHERTY, KAYLA DOWNING, SHERIS8A HINRICHS, AMANDA ERIC MCGAUGHEY, STACIA RICKENBACK, BRANDON RITTEN- LIPP, JENNIFER VANDERKL1PP, BURN, ALEXIS BLAND, DAVID RYAN DOWNS, CHRISTY DUNA- HNOT, ASHLEY HODGE, STEVEN MCLAREN, KARI MCLEOD, HOLLY BERRY, JEREMIAH ROBERTS. JACQUELINE VERMETTE, BRENT BLAUSEY, ANDREW BODEN- HOO, TERRY DUNN, MICHELLE HOLDEN, DOMINIQUE HOLMES, MCNABB, CODY MCNEILL ADAM ROCHETTE, DEVIN ROSS, VERROT, ALEXANDRIA VOY- MILLER, RIKKI BOONE, KYRA DUTCHER, ELIZABETH EASTER, KATHERINE HUBNER, KIARRA VENIKA MCQUEEN, KEELEY ANDREA ROWE, JASON DANOFF, GREGORY WACKER, BOPRIE, CARSON BORON, EMILY CHELSEA ELLIS, MICHELLE ENG- HUDDLESTON, CAROLYN HURST, MCTAGGART, ANDREW MEEK, RUSHLOW, BRANDY RUTHER STEPHANIE WADE, GEOFFREY BRENNAN, JESSICA BRENT, RYAN MARK, MICHELLE ERWIN, DAVID MITCHELL HUZAR, ASHLEY STEVEN MEEK, DEANNA MEL- FORD, DEREK SAMPLE, ALISON WALCHAK, MATTHEW WARD, ASH BRIGHT. BRITTANY BROKEN- ESPINOZA, MICHAEL ESPY, DAVID JABLONSKI, MARCUS JACKSON, LAS, SHANNA MEWTON, CASSAN- SANDERS LEY WARNER, AUBREY WATER- SHIRE, KELLY BUCHANAN, BRAN EZEKIEL, JACOB FAIRCHILD, ASH NICOLE JACKSON, ANGELA . DRA MEYER, JACQUELINE JESSICA SANFORD, SARAH STRADT, SEANA WATSON, BRIAN DON BUDNICK, NATHAN LEY FAVOR, AARON FIGURSKI, JOHNSON, JOURDAN JOHNSON, MEYER, MICHELLE MIHAILOVICH, SAPIENZA, DAVID SCHALLER, WATTS, DANE WATTS, RENAI BUELOW, JACQUES BURRELL JAMES FISHER, ANDREW FIXLER, RIANE JOHNSON, ROSETTA JOHN- ASHLEY MIJAL, GEORGE MILIAN, CAROLYN SCHMOOCK, JACQUE WHITMORE, MARGARET WIDRIG. . DERRICK BUSH JR. PETER KATIE FLACKS. CHRISTOPHER SON/JAMIE JONES, LA'TORIA JUSTIN MILLER, NICOLE MILLS, LINE SCHROEDER, BRITTANY MELISSA WIDRIG, ASHLEY CABELL, RYAN CABILDO, FLANICK, MELVm FLEMING, JONES, AMANDA KALIS, CHRISTO- ERIKA .MONTAGUE, CHANTAL SCHUBERT; JOSHUA SEXTON, WILLIAMS, DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, MATTHEW CAMILL, KEYRION TYRONE FLEMING, JENNIFER PHER KALVELAGE, SAMANTHA MOORE, JESSICA MOORE, MEGAN JOSHUA SEYMOUR, REBECCA TAISHA .WILLIS CAMPBELL, CHRISTOPHER FLETCHER, SCOTT FLETCHER, KEELE, KRISTIN KELLEY, JESSICA MOORE, MICHAEL MOORE, LYND- SHAROIAN, DEANTHONY SHAW, LAUREN WILMOTH, TARA CANASI, DOMINIQUE CANTU, ROBERT FLOWERS III, WHITNEY KELLNER, ADAM KINCZKOWSKI, SEY MORGAN, ROSLYN MORRIS, JESSE SHAW, TRACY SHAW,, WILMOTH, DARNELL WILSON, ROBERTO CANTU, LEAH CAPEL- FLUM, TEARRA FORBES, KEITH CHRISTOPHER KLINK, SHANE BRIAN MORROW, SHEENA MOR BRETT SHIEMKE, RACHAEL DAVE WILSON, HEATHER ING, RYAN CARL1NGTON, BRIT FORSYTH, CHRISTINE FRY, KMET, JENNIFER KNORP, ROW, MELISSA MOSLEYj KIRSTEN SHOCK, AMANDA SIEGFRIED, WINEKOFF, ERICA WINGFIELD, TANY CARLTON, KRISTEN CARL AMANDA FULLERTON MATTHEW KNUTSON, MATTHEW MOSS, JACOB MULLETT, JUSTINE KIMBERLY SIELSKI, RACHEL JESSICA WOOD, GREGORY TON, CHRISTOPHER CASEY, JESSI COURTNEY FULTON, MALLO- KONOPKA, NICOLE KOZMA, MULLETT, THALE8HWARI NAN- SIENKO, MELISSA SIEPIERSKI, WYNIARSKY, REBECCA i CA CAVENDER, DANIEL CEBULS- RY GARRETT, GEORGE GARZA, KATHLEEN KRAJEWSKI, ASHLEY DALALL, THIAGO NANUK, ADRI- AARON SMITH, JENNIFER SMITH, ZARBAUGH, BRIAN ZARBAUGH JR, KI, BRIAN CECKIEWICZ, MARILYN TAMMARA GARZA, FELICIA KRAWCZYK ENNE NASH, AMELIA NASH, TODD SMITH, JAMIE SNIDER, SHANNON ZEUNER, CHRISTINA RAFEAL NELSON, BRANDON DENISESHA SPEARMAN, CENTKOWSKI, SITUNYIWE GHRIST, KELLY GIBBS, DOREEN JAMES KROLL, SHANNON ZIEGLER, RICK ZUCCARO { Adams Middle School lists honor roll students The Adams. Middle School CAMPBELL, ROBIN CAMPBELL, GALINDO, HEATHER GALVAN, SON, DONNA JOHNSON, NEWSTED, NICOLE NIKUNEN, JOSEPH SNYCERSKI, DONNA honor roll for the first marking NATALIE GARNER, NICHOLAS STEVEN GARDNER, HOLLY LAWRENCE JOHNSON, MELISSA GENE NIX JR, BRANDON NOBLE, SOULLIERE, TRACY SOUTHERN, period includes: CETLINSKI, CHRISTOPHER CHAT* GARFIELD, ALYSSA GARLAND; JOHNSON, LAUREN JOUPPI NICOLE NOLAN, JASON NORMAN, TINA 8PEAR, MIQUI SPENCER, TERRY ACKMAN, JESSICA TERTON, CHRISTOPHER CHRIS MARGARET GIBBONS, LISA GILL, PHILLIP KACZOROWSKI, KEN JAMIE NYESTE, JENNIFER CHRISTOPHER 8TACY, ANGELLlCA AKERLEY, DANA ALLOR, BRIT- TIAN, KRISTIN CLAIR, AV1VA PAUL GIORDANO, NICHOLAS NETH KALAMICK, ANTHONY O'ROURKE, MATTHEW OAKS, STANLEY, LINDSAY STARR, COLLINS, JAMES CONGDON, GIROUARD, TIAJANA GONZALES, KARA81NSKI, MARK KARASINSKI, ANALEE OCHOA, ARTHUR TANY AMANN, ASHLEY AMRINE, WILLIAM STARR, BARRY STEAD, DANIEL CONRAD PATRICK GORRING, MOLLY ASHLEY KARNS, CASSIB KELLY, OCHOA, DARRELL OLDS, JASON JENNIFER ANDERSON, MICHAEL DOMINIQUE STEWARD, JOSEPH ANGER, TIFFANI ANGER, ROBIN KEITH COOK, WILLIAM GRACE, JULIE GREGG, KATIE GRO- CHRISTOPHER KINSEY, OLDS, BRIAN PAI80N, CRYSTAL CORGNELL, JONATHON CRAD- CHOWICZ, AMBER GROTE, ERICA MAHOGANY KIZER, SAVANNAH PAI^C, NEAL PALMER, SHANNON STOKES, CENA SULL1NS, ANGEL ARBENOWSKE, RACHEL ATKFNvS, SYDENSTRICKER, JOSHUA JOHN BAILEY, ERIC BALL, CORKY DOCK, DANIEL CRAIG, SAMANTHA GRYSBAN, GREGORY GUCWA, KNOWLES, JENNIFER KOPACZ, PALMER, JOSEPH PATTERSON, SYNON, JEFFREY TACKETT, NICK- BALZER, DEREK BANKA, ROYCE CRESPO, STEVEN CRONENWETT, BRANDON GUENTHER, JAMIE TIMOTHY LABEAN, PIA LACROIX, ROSLYN PATTERSON, STEPHANIE BANKHEAD, AMY BARBER, JASON CROTHERS, MAURICE GUENTHER, LARRY GUENTHER, BREE LAFORTUNE, EMILY LAIRD, PELOW, CHARLES PEREZ, STEVEN 0LAU8 TALAGA, AMBER TAL- TABATHA BARNETTE, JACOB CRUZ, FRANCES CUNNINGHAM, GIOVANNI GUYTON-MARCHETT, RACHAEL LANCASTER, CANDlCE PHILLIPS, JENNIFER POSTER, BERT, BRIAN TENORIO, BRIAN KYLE HAENDEL, MEGAN HAEN- BAUDFR, JOSHUA BAUDKR, PARA CHAD DAILEY, DANNY DAILEY, LANE, JUSTIN LARAWAY, GREGORY POTTER, LEAH POTVIN, TERRANCE, ANDREW TESSANNE, CHAZRAY DANIELS, CHARLES DEL, MATTHEW HAINES, CHRISTI MEGHAN LAROQUE, KATELYN ROBYN PRATT, BRADLEY PUGH BAUfJHMAN, AMANDA REACH- AMBER THOMAS, ANTHONY DANIELS III, JENNIFER DAVID NA HALEY, JESSE HALLBERO, LASLEY. B J LAWLER, AMBER TYLER PYNE, HEATHER LEY, fJINDEL BEAVER, AARON THOMAS, LATIA THOMAS, SON, STEPHANIE DAVIDSON, JAZ- JIMMY HAMILTON, PAMELA LETELLIER, ANDREW LEWIS, QUINN, JULIETTE RATLIFF, HEAVERS, AMANDA BEAVERS, HEATHER THORPE, JOSEPH LYN DAVIS, NATALIE DAVIS, HAMILTON, KIMBERLY HAM BRANDON LEWIS, ELIZABETH MATTHEW RAY, SERENA RAY. TABITHIA BEAVERS, BRANDON TONNA, JENA TRUDELL, ROBERT VERONICA DAVIS, CHARLES MOND, MKHHAHARAT LEWIS, I.AURKN L1PINSKI, KEITH SYDNEY REINHART, KIMBERLY BELL, TONI BEU-ANOER, DANIEf, TURNER/MARK VALENTIN, DENKIN8, KATJELYN DENNIS, ASHLEI HAR(]RAVE, KRIST1NA LOREN, JASON MAAS, JESSICA RE1N8MITH, KYR1E RETTMAN, BELLEW, JESSICA BICKLKY, ERIC JUSTIN VENEGONI, HOLLIE VER- NICOLE DENNIS, SCOTT HARGROVE, JESSICA HARRIS, MAAS, MARCIA MANIER, MARIX)N ALLYCE REYNOLDS, 8TEVEN BINOHAM, PHILLIP BINGHAM, DESTRAMPE, AMANDA DEWYER, KELLY HARRIS, ASHLEY HEIM, MANIER, ANGELA MARSHALL, ROGERS, BRADLEY ROLLINS, NON, KATIE VERNON, KATHERINE ROBERT BtZON, SAMANTHA ROXANNE DEWYER, MANDI CRYSTAL HEIM, ERIN HERBST, JESSICA MARTIN, NICOLE MAR- ANDREI RUS, TIMOTHY RUSINKO, WALLACE, STEVEN WALLACE, BI.AKE, PHILLIP I)LIVEN DOUP'E, CRYSTAL DURHAM, EBONY HILL, MELISSA HOLLUM, TIN, LEON MATHEW, WILLIAM JOSEPH RUTKOWSKI, OAltLYN CHRISTOPHER WALSH, VICTORIA MELANIE 'HLOOMKIKLD,- CHANTEL EDWARDS, JONATHON KEVIN HOLT, SHARMIA HOLT, MATSON, MARTIN8 MATTHEW. RYAN-PARTRIDGE, STEVEN SAFE- WATERS, REBECCA WEATHER- REBEC(^A BOLISH, ROBERT HOT.- EHRED, WILLIAM ELLER, GLENN HORTON, NATHAN AMBER MC0INNI8, STEFANI RlAN, JUSTIN 8CH0FIELD, FORD ISH,-JESSICA HONE, WILI>IAM DANIELLE ELSWICK, KRISTIN HUBER, CHARLES HUDSON, MCLEOD WAYNE SCHULZ, SHELBY SCOTT, KIMBERLY WEATHER8, BONNER, MAR(^ BOOTH, JEREMY ENGLAND, JOSEPH EVANS, MAILAN HUDSON, JESSICA CELIA MCMULLEN, KRISTI CHARLES SENIOR, DEREK 8EX- NICOLE ' WEBSTER, JENNIFER BOWLING, EMILY BOWYER, SARAH MCNAUOIITON, STEPHANIE TON, JESSICA 8HADDAWVINE, KRISTIE EVANS, AMANDA HtHtHES, KRISTI 100, COREY WEST, JULIE WE8T, NICOLE BOYCR, ALICIA BHACY, ADRlELLK EVERETT, ARMANI KVFRETTE INCRAHAM, BRIANNA IRWIN, MEYER, MER1SSA MEYERS, DAVID JANA SHAW, ANGELA SHIEMKE, WILKIE, BRADLEY WILSON, DIANE BRADFORD, MICHELLE BRADLEY, CHRISTOPHER EWING, JUSTIN JACKSON, AMBER' MILBRODT, DANIELLE MILLER, JOSHUA 8HIRLEY, ADAM SMITH, WOOD, SAMANTHA WOODBY, ASHLEY BRITTON, HRIDGETTE EARNEST FEL1-S, AMANDA EENN, JACOBS, DENNIS JACOBS, ANTO SAHR1E MILLER, STEVEN MILIS, JONELLE SMITH, MIRANDA BROADEN, LESLIE BROWN, IAN RYAN FLATT, <;HRLSTOPHEK NIO JAMES, TIFFANY JAMES, JEN KANDIS MISZAK, SHEENA SMITH, RACHAEL SMITH, SARAH THERESA WOODWARD, JAMIE BRUCE, KRY8TAL BRYANT, LISA FOUGERE, StACEY FREY, RYAN NIFER JENNINGS, AMANDA MITCHELL. .JULIE MOORE, SMITH, SARAH SMITH, SHATEE WOOLFORD, JENNIFER WROB- RULMKR, ALICIA BURDITT, FROST, AMANDA FULTON, JOHNSON, ARICA JOHNSON, CAN- TIFFANY MOROAN, KRISTA SMITH; STEPHANIE SMITH, LEW8KI, NICOLE YBARRA.CHR& WILLIAM BURTON, CRYSTAL JONATHAN GABRIEL!,!, JAMES DICE JOHNSON, DARRE' JOHN NEALEY, NISA NELSON, BRENT DANIEL SNOWDEN TIAN YOUNO TKeOb9erver&Eccentric!THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 issioners react to ordinance from page A5 commissioners is good legisla going to tell people how to run ofthenonsmoker." them and they don't want to tion." their businesses?" Anthony Gatto, general man work here, they can qui.t and go BY KKN ABRAMCZYK . ager of Roman Forum in Can down the street. STAfTWUTUI The ordinance is expected to Husk believed studies showed 1 lutbrMactyk0o«.hoinecoiiim.net "bring a spirited debate next businesses were not hurt, as she ton, called the ordinance "a real "HopefuMy, it'* a free country. Thursday at the county commis cited a survey conducted by the dumb ideas." What's next? Will they tax< . Commissioner Jtathleen Husk, sion meeting if it is revised and Center for Hospitality Research "The industry is getting real steaks because you might have R-Redford, calls smoking a pub approved today by the commis at Cornell Universitythat found tired of government telling us a heart attack or hardening of lic health concern,.but she also sion's Health and Human Ser non-smokers were eating out what to do," Gatto said, the arteries?" doesn't want bad legislation "Cigarette smoking is not ille Tom Tomovskl, the owner of»- vices Committee. more often since the ban and a j passed by county commissioners Commissioner Thaddeus report that indicated New York < gal. It should.be left up to the Alexander the Great in ^rVesl - in prohibiting the activity in McCotter, R-Livonia, who City restaurant business had not customer to go where they want land, does not smoke, but dis-" Wayne pouhty. opposed the ordinance on Dec. suffered since a smoking ban to go, arid the businesses, on agrees with the proposed hw- * Husk said Tuesday she 2, believes Parker will need to was initiated there last year. whether or not they want to • "You would think it's bad foj" expects Commissioner Bernard . take the smoking ban up with "So what I see happening is - allow srnojking." - "'.".' business, because there are a lot» Parker, D«Detroit, to revise his the Btate Legislature. "The reali- when you make a transition,, it's/ Gatto said his establishment- of smokers out there," TomoyskK ordinance to exclude businesses ed. ty is he has no power to legislate difficult to work through in the has naprobje-m offeringa'no- said. "We.]iaVe 50, percept of our"- with 16 or fewer employees from "In fact, scientific studies have smokingj&ection and discourages customers who smoke, and 5Cf ,in that area. State pre-emption beginning, but overall it will be, v the smoking ban. ... ,> linked secondhand smoke, to applies. State law supersedes healthier for everyone," Husk people from smoking cigars, percent who are ~nqn-smokiflg. "That way it won't affect the heart disease and lung cancer," the county. said. ' • - . "We're, in £he business of taking Banning smokingivill hurt us' mom-and-pop businesses," said Parker said. "The Wayne County Commis Commission Vice Chair Kay care of -peppie. They can eat probably," " - ••'• Husk. Husk- added that she has Beard, D-Westland, said she here if they want and, if it's too Tony Grabanica, owner .of sion should not be trying to regu 1 Parker cpuld not be reached received several phone calls from late the economy and business hasn't read the ordinance yet, so smoky, they can eat somewhere Vic's Diner in Garden City, said Tuesday for comment on the pos constituents who support the es." , ' she would not comment. She has . ' else. They can work here.if they he was "indifferent" toward the sible revisions. He said earlier smoking ban. McCotter said the commission received phone calls on the mat want or if (the smoke) bothers ban. ' ' ' . the National Center for Disease "I personally think it's a good ers should not act without eco ter. "Some are for it, some are Control has reported that, idea," Husk said. "It's important nomic studies on the possible against.it," Beard said. cigarette smoking is the most to have a healthy environment effect on Wayne County busi preventable cause of death with for people, but it's also important nesses,, ^e can't rim our own one in five deaths smokihg-relat- that the ordinance we pass as airport, now Wayne County is uuL Jt I.IIULI committee to review smo in mm H ::i::n n: T : u iino r - iiiiiiii '.-.;• The ordinance to prohibit ordinance include private resi The size of smoking areas in 'ing will be reduced to ho more smoking for most Wayne County dences, except when used as a restaurants and.bars will be than 20 percent of the seating businesses and workplaces was childcare, adult care or health restricted over a one-year period capacity. Beginning March 1, srt expected to be discussed today Care facility; retail tobacco to smaller areas until smoking is 2000, there will be no designated (Thursday) at 10 a.m. stores; public areas where bingo ultimately prohibited. smoking areas in restaurants. If committee members approve is held, where at least 40 percent As of March 1, 1999, restau Owners, operators or man the ordinance, it will be returned of the seating area is designated rants and bars may designate a agers permitting violations of to the commission Thursday, and maintained as smoke-free. smoking area no greater than 50 the ordinance may be found Dec. 17. A public hearing on the Only private functions in percent of its seating capacity, guilty of a civil infraction and ordinance will be held at the restaurants, hotel and motel but it must be designated in a subject to a fine of $50 for a first meeting..' conference rooms would be room. offense and $100 for each subse Workplaces not subject to the exempt. 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The; MET program banks , grocery stores, day 800-MET,4.kip (l-8OQ-038r provides an opportunity to pre- care facilities, hospitals/Bite 4543 pr artbT on the Depart^ purchase future college tuition lists for season Aid scores, Secretary of State ment of Treasury -s_fWeb site costsfor a Michigan child. branclvoffices, libraries and atrwww,treas,^ate;miius V :^ ' 11 ' MET is not guaranteed by Treasury offices. ' BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI SPECIAL WRITER the state of Michigan. It is A nonrefundable $25 fee is Pushing a miniature basket purposefully through the aisles n of Noodle Kidoodie recently, Daniel Calleja, 4, was a shopper -•-'ff Who knew what he wanted. And he wasn't, going to consider a purchase from the Northville Township store until he made sure the merchandise, especially" the Kawasaki guitar, worked.' The Livonia youngster was browsing with his dad, Jeff, when he quickly explained that besides the guitar he also want ed a Play Do.h Play;,Shdp,; a;. remote control tower crane and a keyboard.;V ; . ^! ,, ^:,^ •;Calieja A^S^ambhg'ariiumber of.young sho^jpersvsurveyecl; recently to ^et a ghmppe of the hottest toysihiaholiday, season. Matty:of jkhe 'kids!.chose popular - items, like HA Bug's I4fe".charac- ter£ and Teletubbies.^A lot of their other, chqices.were tradi tional, long-time favorites/ like Legos, parbies and yoPyos. Holiday mood: Daniel Shore, 4, of Livonia fills his Th> ^byV that grab CaUeja'a !' shopping c.ari with all his favorite toys for the holiday [" L attention and the millions of tV children around the country season at Noddle Kidoodie at Six Mile and Haggerty amount to a $22.6 billion annual roads. -business. A'whopping 50 percent of those sales are rung up during that her nephew, Jake Gosselin, High expectations the holidays. • ' .>" 2, of Livotiia wanted. His mother Some kids we talked to were Selections If you're wondering what to "looked everywhere and couldn't quite particular,' others had geni -buy the children on your holiday find it,* Crawford explained. eral ideas about what they want? sCs for the Great shopping list, here are some Mike Aja, an 8-year-old Livo ed. Some had simple veaiits. .Oth ideas from experts, like David nia resident and student at St. ers, like Dina Salhani, 7, of Shore, 7-, a New Hampshire resi Michael Catholic School in Livo Dearborn Heights had higher dent who was interviewed while nia, was shopping with his dad, expectations. recently visiting relatives in Rich. They were looking for She was shopping recently at • Patagonia • Marmot • Dana Legos Mind Storms. But, before Livonia. He was checking but Toys R Us in Westland with her • Dagger • Mad River • Osprey the stock at the Northville. he left the store, a display of yo mom, Debbie and brother, Jor Township store with his mom. yos also caught his eye and dan, 9 months. • Fischer • Vasque • Black Diamond Save Your prompted a convincing sales U Sue Shore. I want everything," Salhani • Sierra Designs • Mountain Hardwear Holiday Standing next to a bin filled pitch to his father. stated emphatically. Then she .with Beanie Babies, Sue Shore Behind the cash register and began naming her top picks, Purveyors Receipts! explained: "He's always looking in the storage room, Shannon which included a basketball- of Excellent from Nov. 1st thru Dec. 31st for Beanie Babies and especially Prince, Noodle Kidoodie, store playing Rebecca Lobo Barbie. A theaiew ones." manager, and Traci Johnson, Outdoor and apply 10% of their value big.basketball fan, Debbie Sal Equipment (less sales tax) to any in-stock '• Nintendo, videosi Legos and assistant manager, see firsthand hani explained that Dina want IBenshiMaric lyo-yos are also some of his top which toys are going, out the item(s) you purchase from ed to name he? brother Michael 32715 Grand River Ave. Jan. 2nd thru May 31st, 1999. ichoices; v.-,.,: . /.-, door the most.,They ranked pot Jordan and the family settled on (Between Orchard Lake Road Thai's like getting... tery wheels, a Crayola Jordan instead. and Farmington Road) Finding the right toy adjustable Easel, a Barbie digi . "She likes the hand-held Farmington )( ; Char Crawford of Novi walked tal camera, Blues Clues toys, yo Twister game and electronic 10% OFF ;out a happy customer after yos and Mind Storms as the best everything," Debbie Salhani learning that she bought the last selling toys so far this season. a48 477-8116 Everything! Pinky Winky talking Teletubby Please see TOYS, A14 -zf*r ms.t&&*... rew* from page A9 APY guaranteed until Jdnuar/ ?. '999 property, local income and utili ty taxes in the state while "growth" areas foot the bill, The Senate passed his version of revenue-sharing last summer on 30-6 vote. •-:; Z Rep. Lyn Bankes,.R-Redford, voted against the revenue-shar -} ing bill in the House Appropria tions Committee Dec. 2 but for 425 it on Dec. 3 when the full House adopted it. Their reasons were Balances of identical. Bankes voted no :in commit tee because of the rush joh. 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The tick creature who speaks two lan et prices got higher and higher guages; and Holiday Barbie and as he continued to ponder the Holiday Sisters, by Mattel for question. children 3 and older. "I'd also like a camera case for Hot Wheels Mechanix, by my camera and oh yeah, Game Mattel for children ages 6 and Boy," Lorenz added. older; Spice Girls by Galoob, for To put it simply, his motherj children 3 and up; Talking Tele- Betty explained: "He wants tubbies, by Hasbro for children everything that he sees on TV." age 1 and older; WCW/WWF Suheil Shatara held his two Wrestling Figures, by Original children, Fred, 4, and Freda, 5, San Francisco, for children 4 by their hands as they walked and older and Yomega X-Brain through the store. Fred wants Yo-Yo by Bandai for children Santa to bring a remote control age 8 and older also made the motorcycle and Freda wants a top 10 list, according to Yahoo Barbie car. on the Internet. Billy Garbinski, 7, of Garden But trying to track down, City hopes to see "A Bug's Life" these and other, popular toys character.under his Christmas can be a daunting experience. Searching: The Shatara family ofWestland (from left) No one knows that more than tree Dec. 25. Freda, 5, father Suhiel and Fred, 4, stroll the aisles the STAIT PBOTO BY EUZABSTH CARXEGiB "I like Star Wars, PlayStation Gary Buckingham, night manag cartridges and smelly markers," Tbys R Us in Westland to get gift ideas. er at the Meyer store on Warren Special toy: Alex Smith, 3, listens to her C Watch tell he added. Road in Westland. her the time and then say, 'You Go Girl!" Andrei Dit, 10, tried the video computer, Pikachu Number 25 ice cream maker for Christmas. He regularly sees cases of fad games as his mother watched. Pokemon, Rad Robot and that's toys, like the Teletubbies, being What does he want for Christ it," he exclaimed. Popular picks snatched up minutes after they mas? "Video games," he said Alex Smith, 3, of Belleville Smith and the other local kids are delivered to the store. Other simply. looked professional as she held a picked many of the same toys customers, however, leave f> SPECL4CULAR HOLIDAY SAVINGS Standing near the Pokemon's Spice Girls microphone that her listed by KayBee Toys as the empty-handed. ±7 H^ • Golden Memoriest bby Uadr1 o • Curio Cabinelj display, Beverly Swantner mom, Alysia planned to buy. most popular this year. His advice: "Don't give up and • Olszewski Miniatures • Blown Glass • FYaser Cottages don't let the holidays get you • Ralk.es Bears • Russ Trolls • Anri Wood Carvings • Crystal shopped with her son, George, Don't tell, but the toddler is also The country's largest mall- * (WlWk • Plush Toys • Hummel* • Precious Moments • Dolls I 10. getting a Go Girl C-watch, a based toy retailer said the fol frustrated." • Music Boies • Miniature Bulova Gocks • Lillipul Lane Collage "Well, let's see, I'd like a Vtech lowing are the hottest toys: off x • Cherished Teddies • Mary Moo Moos Mickey Mouse telephone and an '4 • Brownstone Bear Musicals • Cotton Candy Clowns - y Entire Stock •y \ • 1.1JMUIICustom1 WeddinIHVUiMg 1111IU1UUIInvitationUs _ ^ ftf ttk about additional sT~' W*\ Discount*. %rW>/^ /rtsty« %0&ec/e +^^^11^01 The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 *A15 Madonna business students win top honors Several students from Madon master's degree in quality and at Madonna University, and 15 na University's School of Busi operations management. hours within the major with a ness were honored for their aca Madonna University's School grade-point average of 3.5 or demic achievements recently of Business offers a program in above. during the school's 14th annual quality improvement in conjunc These students include: .Rqx- Honors Convocation. tion with the Association for anne Delozier, Christine Gerak Shannon Warner of Novi Quality and Participation in and Patricia O'Rourke, of Can received the Meta and Bernard which participants earn a ton; Christopher Bouschet, Lynn Landuyt Award for High nationally recognized certificate Hoag, Shanker Pathak, Carolyn Achievement. A senior majoring in quality. The AQP pilot pro Payne and Nayda Schwartz, of in business administration and gram is the only one of its kind Farmington Hills, and Mary pre-law, Warner received the in the state of Michigan. Upon Barney and Pamela Leming, of most prestigious honor a student completion of the program, the Garden City. may attain in the Madonna certificate may apply towards a Also, students honored from School of Business. It is awarded master's degree in quality and Livonia were Lynne Bain, Sheri to a senior with a grade point operations management at Bajorek, Stephen Bolla, Linda average of 3.7 or above, who has Madonna. Cosgrove, Irene Duncan, Maria completed a minimum of 30 Twenty-two students were Gardner, Nadine Janette, Chris semester hours and 25 semester inducted into the Epsilon tine Johnson, Sharon Kallas, hours within the School of Busi Gamma Chapter of Delta Mu Jeanette LaForge, Elaine Nad- ness. Delta, a national honor society ing, Beverly Niedbala, Ann Rajt, Gregory Leverette of South- in business administration. The Dennis Respecki, Rachelle Roy, field was awarded the Frank E. motto of the society is Through Jamie Weaver and Sandra Wil and Angileri Quality Award. A Knowledge, Power." A School of Honored: Five students honored with the Highest Achievement Award in their son. graduate student in quality and Business Faculty member, Tim From Plymouth, Ryan Bayer, operations management, Lev Brennan of Livonia, was also major at at Madonna University are (clockwise from left) Carol Houchin of Marilyn Brindamour and Carol erette received an award for inducted into Delta Mu Delta as Detroit, Karen Bedy of Red ford, Alice Pfohl of Wixom, Ruth Hodges of Novi and Stone were awarded, while Red- demonstrating a significant con an honorary member. Theresa Gentner of Livonia. ford residents Julianne Gillis, tribution to quality improve Receiving Highest Achieve Joanella Grimes, Michelle Mohr, ments in the automotive indus ment Awards were Carol Bouch- from Livonia, Alice Pfohl, a highest grade-point average. To semesters. Constance Pawlaczyk, Cynthia try and maintain a 2.5 grade in, an accounting major from management major from Wixom, be eligible, each student must Additionally, 63 students Raisanen and Darren Sims were point average. The award is Detroit, Karen Bedy, a business and Ruth Hodges, a marketing have completed 40 semester received High Achievement honored. given to a student, full- or part- administration major from Red- major from Novi. These awards hours in the major, 30 semesto; Awards, which are given to stu- Westland residents Michael time, connected with the auto ford, Theresa Gentner, a com are given annually to students hours at Madonna University dents who have completed a Baker and Albert FuciareUi also motive industry, pursuing a puter information systems major from each major who attain the and 15 hours within the past minimum of 30 semester hours received awards. Seat belt use up slightly - study Michigan's just-released safety pickup truck drivers, 54.1 per belt use rate is up only slightly cent. from last year, according to a It's highest among those who You've Lived A Life survey conducted by the Univer drive vans and minivans, 75.7 sity of Michigan Transportation percent. Research Institute (UMTRI). Belt use is lowest for those Use of safety belts is 69.9 per aged 16-29, at 63.6 percent, and cent in 1998 versus 67.6 percent highest for the 4-15 age group. Of Dignity, Independence in 1997. 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Call now for FREE, literature Sot-for-Profit Located on the Woodhavon Botsrord HEALTH CARE CONTINUUM Retirement Community Campus 29667 Wentworth* Livonia .''VrV i,r.iH(l River \vrnur farmington Mills Ml -183/^ .^v 734-261-9000 ^a.w;v-.\.-«ar;,i.>^»;:-rxr.£^ l^i? w*.'*.';jgi.'tLf..f»noff.T rt'-'"",'"l»^,"'",''>-'« •'*>•»! MHiBU.waiia'.wgm'^m^c381 T A16(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 Survey says All aglow Rec center opinions sought estland residents will have their • A telephone survey of some 600 chance to have some input on the residents is being conducted over Wcity's proposed multimillion dollar the next few weeks by an outside recreation complex as part of a survey being conducted this month. firm. A telephone survey of some 600 residents is being conducted over the next few weeks by an outside firm. and not to others. The council is also considering allowing Also, those who favor building the center those people who are not surveyed by tele may want to express their views on what it phone to have the chance to fill out the survey should contain. by picking one up at Westland City Hall. We Here's the chance to be heard. The survey hope that opportunity is given to residents asks residents about how often they currently who are not surveyed by phone. use recreational facilities of any type. It asks Results of the survey are expected in Febru about current use of the city's Bailey Center ary. and whether those facilities are adequate. While the survey is lengthy (it takes about It also asks about which recreation facilities 20 minutes) and the call may not come at a should be included in a new center such as ice- convenient time, we hope residents on both skating rinks, swimming facilities, a run sides of the issue will take the time to answer ning/walking track and banquet facilities or the questions. meeting rooms. Only completed surveys will be counted, so Residents will also be asked if they favor STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HATLXT only answering one or two questions or just user fees and whether the facility should be Just ducky: Wayne County LightFest is lighting up the night skies along Hines saying you oppose the center will result in self-supporting. Drive in Hines Park. Use the Merriman Road entrance in Westland. The show is your voice not being heard. The survey could provide the city with some open nightly, 7-10p.m. through Jan. 1, but will be closed Dec. 25. The idea of building a recreation center in valuable information about residents' opinions Westland using money gleaned from a special of a proposed recreation center for Westland. taxing district may appeal to some residents We hope residents will take the time to be ~~~ LETTERS heard. Sadly missed ! conversations include a discussion of organ, tissue and eye donation. They are the ones "gentle giant" will be sadly missed. waiting to have their lives begin again A"Marky Mark" Romanchuk was a friend to through a transplant. Service as scarce as the Furby all, a gentleman, always in a class of his own. One Michigan cornea transplant recipient If you were around him and not laughing then stated, "We never talked about donation in here are just over two weeks until Christ • Good, knowledgeable, courteous something was wrong with you. He was very our family because it just didn't seem impor- Tmas and even some confessed shopaholics sales help Is disappearing faster active in his community whether it be ' tant to us. Not until my eye injury forced me we know are ready to call it a season. from major department stores patrolling the streets with the CB patrol, sell into blindness. Now that I can see again, I That's because the reality of hitting the ing peanuts for the Kiwanis or working with • make it a point to help others realize the mall these days seldom matches the image than those hard-to-find 'retired' disabled children including playing Santa importance of family discussion and the conjured up in the media. Shopping - holiday Beanie Babies. Walk into a store Claus. impact that a donated cornea has made in my or otherwise - is portrayed in newsprint, on on any given night and you're like Mark never knew anyone as a stranger. All life. I am thankful to my donor family every television and even at the movie theater as an ly to find as many unstaffed cash the many people Mark met, he loved them and day of my life." experience or even a "lifestyle choice." Why registers as staffed ones. Even they loved him. Mark worked at many estab i Most people think that filling out a driver's else would the opening of an outlet mall on the the large electronic stores have lishments as a bartender. He was better than license sticker regarding their donation wish- fringe of suburbia generate story after story, Tom Cruise in the movie "Cocktail." He also \ es is enough. But it most definitely is not day after day, for weeks on end? Why else become virtually self-service. was a karaoke host, and that's how he got the enough. People need to realize that the deci would otherwise sane people line up at 6 a.m. While product displays Include nickname "Marky Mark." He worked for First sion to donate organs and tissues ultimately on the Friday following Thanksgiving so that price and a list of features, any Edition, K.C.'s Dive, Good Time Charlie's and lies with their next-of-kin. Family members they can purchase this year's Tickle me Elmo customer seeking additional infor The Stables. ultimately make the final decision about dona - the Furby? And why else would retail ana mation via human contact is Just The family of Mark Romanchuk would like tion. It is much easier to talk about your lysts predict increased holiday sales each about out of luck. to thank everyone for their support, kindness wishes before death and to find out how others November only to have retailers turn around and generosity through his illness. in your family feel, rather than be faced with in January and say sales didn't quite match Gail Romej the decision during a time of grief. their expectations? cus and Nordstrom have carved out reputa sister, on behalf of the family of Mark For the thousands of Americans who have But shopping in the real world is not nearly tions based on going the extra mile for their Romanchuk had their lives renewed through transplanta as fun as it's made out to be. It's not just find clientele. tion the message is clear; they are living ing the time in overextended schedules or bat Unfortunately, what's good for top-drawer healthy, joyful lives not because others died tling the crowds of holiday shoppers, either. stores isn't necessarily good for retailing as a Source of help for stutterers but because of the gifts they gave that allowed We've seen a real slide in customer service whole. There are far more shoppers - and e applaud your article, "Stutter support," lives to continue. during the 1990s. more aggregate dollars - at the middle end of Wand your efforts to shed some light on For free information about donation, con Good, knowledgeable, courteous sales help the spectrum. Surveys repeatedly show that this complex disorder affecting over three mil tact the Michigan Eye Bank at (800) 247-7250 is disappearing faster from major department the overwhelming majority of people who lion Americans. or visit our Web site at www.mebtc.org. stores than those hard-to-find "retired" Beanie receive poor customer service never complain However, your readers should also know Babies. Walk into a store on any given night to management. However, they never return how to contact an excellent nonprofit source of Patrick Pruitt and you're likely to find as many unstaffed to the store either and they usually tell at help, the 50-year-old Stuttering Foundation of Canton cash registers as staffed ones. Even the large least four other people about their experience. America. electronic stores have become virtually self- Also, the evidence is mounting that middle- We provide a nationwide resource list and service. While product displays include price class consumers are beginning to vote with accurate information on stuttering compiled Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your and a list of features, any customer seeking their computer mouse. Shopping over the by the leading authorities in the field of \ ideas, as do your neighbors. That's why we additional information via human contact is Internet - really just a high-tech catalogue speech pathology. \ offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions just about out of luck. collection - is expected to reach $2.3 billion For more information, offered free of \ in your own words. We will help by editing for Contributing factors undoubtedly include during the 1998 holiday season and online charge, your readers may write us at P.O. Box | clarity and brevity. To assure authenticity, we the current labor shortage, which affects low- sales have more than doubled every 12 11749, Memphis, TN 38111-0749, e-mail: stut- ask that you sign your letter and provide a day paying service jobs more severely. But global months, according to Consumer Reports Mag [email protected], visit us at time contact telephone number. No anonymous competition, mergers and the squeeze on azine. www.stutterSFA.org , or call our toll-free Hot letters will be published. retailers' bottom lines have an impact as well. All this spells trouble for the traditional line on Stuttering at (800) 992-9392. The week prior to an election, this newspaper On-the-job training at many retailers is retailer, which typically counts on generating Jane Fraser { will not publish letters that discuss new issues, almost non-existent. as much as half of its annual revenue during president, Stuttering Foundation of since last-minute attacks don't allow a chance In fact, real customer service has now the holiday season. We can only hope the America for rebuttal. Responses to already published become the domain of a few, high-end depart "experts" figure it out while shoppers are still issues will be accepted. ment stores and specialty shops. Neiman Mar- willing to make the.trip. Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The West- Make your wishes known land Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft. Livonia, Ml 48150; faxed to (734) 5917279; or e-mailed s families gather this holiday season, it is with your name, city of residence and phone COMMUNITY VOICE Uhe hope of nearly 60,000 Americans that number to [email protected] QUESTION: Pretend 3H)00tlan5 ©bsetw you're a BETH SUNDRLA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2122 weather SWAN ROSIEK, MANAGING EOlTOR, 734-953-2149 forecaster. HUGH GALLAGHER, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2118 What will Pea KNOE$PEI, ADVERTISING MANAGER. 734-953-2177 LARRY GEIQER, CIRCULATION MANAGER, 734-953-2234 Michigan's BANKS M. DlSHMON, JR. PUBLISHER, 734-953-2100 winter be STEVEN K. POPE, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER. 734-953 2252 like? RlCRFlCORaU, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150 "Mild until Jan. -Dad starting In "Come January "Hopefully, It's HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. Wqasked this 3, and then it February." or February, I going to be PHILIP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD JEANNE TOWAR, VICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL RICHARD AGINIAN, PRESIDENT question last will be severe." believe it's going mild/' Thursday at the Bill Martin to be bad-a tot OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism Margaret Shay Westland Robert Burch of snow." in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be Kroger on Ford B*cky Regit* independent from the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or Road. sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." ~ Philip Power mmmm mm mmmmm ^mm^^^r^^^^^ ww »•»»•»»• >fnmi T/ic Observer& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 (R«WGc-A17)(LCP)A19 if POINTS OF VIEW I !:- *• search bears strong resemblance to a beauty contest i t may well be that some of the To paraphrase Neil Young, "I've seen The finalists, usually two or three priceyevergreen into the living room, romance has gone out of this affair, the needles and the damage done." QUEST COLUMNIST trees, are checked out with! at least which only had an 8-fpot ceiling. He Ibut what can you expect after so Every year at this time, the news one tape measure, a transit, and a quickly found himself with only two many yeara? The allure and intrigue papers and the TV news have reports framing square. It's a lot like a beauty options: display the tree horizontally, of this oft-repeated ritual have on how to pick out a fresh Christmas pageant except that the winner gets or whack off about 4 feet. Since he dropped off a bit in favor of more prac tree. These reports are basically ele bound in plastic netting and tied to didn't have a wall-mounted ircse tical considerations. Now, instead of mentary drivel - strictly for ama the roof of the minivan. Beware,. stand, he went for the saw instead. eyeing so)me beauty from afar, then teurs. Sure, freshness is important - because a good tree hunter knows Now, here's where thinking might moving iftcloser until the fragrance dried-up trees are ugly and dangerous how to watch other tree hunters, and have paid off - he probably should fills my iiope, and finally observing (that almost sounds like a column on you often see them scouting but each have cut off the bottom of the tree i the suppleness of the limbs, I now buy Kevorkian), Beyond freshness, the other's trees. . instead of the top. He ended up with a • my Christmas tree at one of those other important factors are color, fra Tree Envy is a powerful emotional massive, blunt bush that needed a huge home improvement centers. grance, balance, branch spacing, and GARY BEUNGER force that can ruin your holiday sea star the size of Alpha Cent&uri. I know all about needle retention dimension. I'm here to tell you, at son. Don't get jealous because some Picking the right tree is a lot of and that stuff; we've tried all the vari least when it comes to Christmas tree space was the main reason Gary one else scored a better-looking tree work, but it's all worthwhile when you i eties and nothing holds up like a trees, size really does matter. The bought his house. than you did - you should be happy get a compliment like I did a few Fraaer fir. The branches are firm, the perfect tree, when placed in a stand ' Choosing the perfect tree is much for them and'admire them. Remember years ago when a friend said "Your I needles are soft and they last a long and with the star on top, will come more than just simply understanding the 11th commandment; Thou shalt tree is just perfect. Is it artificial?" It time. We've had spruces that within a quarter-inch of the ceiling. I the physical characteristics. The art of not covet thy neighbor's conifer." took her until Easter to get the pine scratched our arms into hamburger, can't help being envious of my friends, the hunt is even more important than One of the worst cases that I ever cones out of her nose. and we've had a Scotch pine or two Eric and Gary, whose ceilings are the technical knowledge. First of all, saw involved my brother-in-law. Since whose needles got caught in the car about 14 and 18 feet,'respectively. you have to look at every single tree - his sistqr had purchased a 10-foot Gary Belanger lives in Red ford. He pet for months before coming out Both of them are also confessed tree then you need to mark the semifinal- tree, he decided to top her by getting a can be reached at (734) 953-2047, Ext. ft stuck in the bottom of someone's foot. fanatics. Frankly, I think the taller ists with a stick or some twine. 12-footer. He dragged that proud and 1890. i/i Public votes in the dark on appellate judge races too often t was no secret, but only one medi retire rather than seek terms they likens choice in 1974 to be the GOP judges: a merit system that would um blurted it out: Judge Myron possibly won't complete. sacrificial lamb against Attorney Gen involve appointments. I Wahls was dying of cancer even as "But Judge Wahls is rumored to eral Frank Kelley. Frankly, the public can't know a he campaigned last fall for a new six- have personal concerns that make (Wahls apparently wanted to forget whole lot about appellate court candi £ year term on the state Court of him loath to leave office. Among the that race and didn't list it in his offi dates, hence the propensity to elect Appeals. compensations of appeals judges is a cial state biography. Nor was it in his people with Irish surnames, regard ; Wahls was handily re-elected Nov. life-insurance policy worth upwards of obituary. Nor was it in the obligatory less of judicial philosophy. And as my 3, but died later in the month. Had he $200,000. The judge is said to want to legislative resolutions passed last buddy, Brad White, suggests, we need is lived, he would have been 67 on Dec. leave this to his grandchildren; but week.) to find better ways for the judiciary to 11. the policy is only valid while he is in The next year, 1975, Milliken care for their progeny. The medium who spelled it out was office and is reduced, or ceases, upon rewarded Wahls by appointing him to If we can't go to an appointment- z Observation Balloon, a newsletter his retirement. Judge Wahls has been TIM RICHARD a vacancy on the Wayne Circuit Court merit system for picking appellate published in Detroit by a one-man seen campaigning actively in this sea and in 1982 to the Court of Appeals. judges, we should have a separate ment of Michael Talbot, of basketball- show named Bradford G. White, for son, however ... election for all members of the judi score sentencing fame, to the same I knew Wahls a little from inter merly a Kennedy Democratic liberal ciary, from Supreme Court down to "Obviously, the judicial community court. views and our activities in the stage and now a bastion of political incor show "The Trial of William Shake circuit and district courts. should fine a better way for Judge Wahls himself came up by the rectness. speare," relished his wit, read many Wahls to provide for his progeny." appointment route. His background of his moderate opinions and wish I White has a propensity for rubbing So what? seemed Democratic - a member of the Maybe then the public could pay could have known him better. a lot of politicos the wrong way, so Well, the public is fooling itself same law firm as John Conyers and better attention. naturally he and I are good buddies. I when it thinks voters elect judges. Damon Keith and membership in the A lot of people - including boss Phil quote from his July 24 report: Gov. John Engler will appoint Wahls' National Lawyers Guild. But under Power, former State Bar President Tim Richard reports on the local "Myron Wahls ... has been ill for successor. The chief executive has Gov. Bill Milliken, Wahls chaired the Tom Kienbaum and Appeals Judge implications of state and regional years with cancer, reportedly incur shown a propensity to lean to the Michigan Employment Security Com Martin Doctoroff- think there should events. His Touch-Tone voice mail able. In many other instances, judges political right, as witness his appoint- mission Appeals Board and was Mil- be a better way to pick appellate number is (734) 953-2047, Ext. 1881. V X Downtowns a vital part of community health, well-being ne of the very few catalogs I extract from the seasonal tidal waves of junk mail 0' Obefore they hit the trash bin is the one from Neiman Marcus. I Increasingly, I find I need a jolt of outrage at I the onrushing materialism and fakery of our culture every Christmastime, and the special offerings from the good folks at Neiman Marcus seldom fail me. In past years, we've had his and hers business jet airplanes (thoughtfully paint ed blue and pink, in case you wondered), along 1* K.V with hot air balloons and God only knows what other upper-upper scale rubbish. PHIMP POWER This year's special is a British Ferret Mark 1 armored car. "Carries a crew of two; one of two scaping, new sidewalks. A good mix of unusual 'friendly' people may be added to the comman and authentic businesses helps, too, such as der's seat for cruising around the ranch." If you flower shops, specialty shops, book and gift hurry, you can still get delivery in time for shops. "You want to get people on the sidewalk *- Christmas for only $25,000. and make them want to walk up and down the So much for this year's monument to materi sidewalk," says Tyler. alism. Tyler says parking may not be as important For a good spell of anti-fakcry. I suggest you as many city planners think. "You have to have take a leisurely stroll through your downtown the businesses. The parking doesn't bring the shopping area Not the mall or even the dis people, the businesses do," he says. count mall. But your own hometown downtown He cites a formula for downtown success: It turns out that as the Christmas season is Keep your costs low. Work cooperatively with (ahem, in light of the recent weather) heating other businesses. Attract a good mix of stores up, small downtowns all across Michigan are on Provide excellent service and selection within b a roll. your particular niche. Offer your customers "What we're seeing is a renaissance on Mam something they can't get at Wal-Mart. I Brenda Sternquist, who teaches merchandis U Street," according to Tom Scott of the Michigan I' Retailers Association ing management at Michigan State University, Maui Streets are hardly going to steal all the gives this advice "Stay away from national business from the malls, national chain stores brands, especially national brands that have 0." big box discount centers Hut retailing been discounted It is the kiss of death to com experts say downtowns, once mourned as near pete directly with national discount stores " dead, are finding their own special niche that's One of the fundamental objectives of this increasingly attractive to real people in search newspaper is to nourish the communities we Of real things sold hv real people in real. serve and assist the success of local businesses human-sized stores Our theory is very simple If the hometown com munity nourishes, the hometown newspaper E- ' "There are an increasing number of success Till small downtowns." says Norman Tyler. will thrive director of Kastern Michigan 1'niversitv's Our downtown is a vital part ol the life and Urban and Regional Planning Program "I'en spirit of our community That it and other small pie like to come downtown There is a certain downtowns like it all across Michigan are thru Comfort about it " ing is a happy sign as we come into the Clinsl Plainly, downtowns are not likely to compete mas season hoping for immunization against OH price only with the bi^ retail chains oi dis the excessively materialistic and the crassly COunt malls. Hut the ambiance, scale ami per fake sonal quality of good downtowns are increasing Phil /'cure' is < hni'ntun of Home Tint a ( <>n) ly attractive to anybody who has ever had to munications Xcticml; /»< the comptm\ that Pools • Spas • Billiards pound on the counler to get the attention ol the *i.Y 3 rA"*w-fit "*'•" 'vf.ijl 'f-fvr«:r-;r»V( .V p"vV, » t* *.*.i»" tM t^rrfi nn-Jis this ncu spnner //c icelconics vniir I'HIII U£ bored and alienated clerk m the outlet store incuts, cither hx voice mail at i73-i: M.S.? 201 7. Professor Tvler's research shows that down Ext IHSO. nr hv email ppowcK^wonline com towns are helped by n goml facelift, trees, land Y% '•! *l •* • ^ *^ »^ 1¾ PIW.II, I|I,|H'I>IPW • " P '1L^ •• •» ^ ni'W w— — I^IW — wwi^-w^ W 1» i.il^^HWWT.T.T.L?„!' *.*^^^^^^ wmwqMWJUfWPM >-*.« ¥^~^^f^ -t f- r'-'r*'*.-****^'* ••**tV^^"W-*v •t'Urf---"-' •.*- •••-., -. .*<«• * "' v. '•* ' ' " - * •. • '•' % A20*(A18-ReWQc) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 Families celebrate at Nankin Mills Approximately 100 Wayne County residents joined Wayne County parka staff and Friends of Nankin Mills Saturday for a tree lighting ceremony and chil dren's activities at Nankin Mills Interpretive Center in Westland. Nearly 60 children enjoyed a visit from Santa Claus, games and crafts before the tree was lighted outside in the 60-degree weather. Children played games to cele- brate theseaspn, such as "fruit- ^ak«>^biaw^Kig,tt said Carol OlementsVa-.naturalist with WayritS Courtty parks. "They used'fruitcakes' made from Nerf balls to knock, down pins that looked like little elves," Clements said. Children played a bean-bag- toss game through a wreath hanging on the ceiling and pin- the-nose on Rudolph. The young sters participated in several crafts as they decorated ginger bread cookies, created a reindeer PHOTOS BY RON PONXEY out of old clothespins and Special visit: Allison and Derek Boatright talk with Santa at last week's family dressed up pine cones. Yummyl; Katie Held, 3\ enjoys a Christmas cookie at party sponsored by Friends of Nankin Mills. last Saturday's tree lighting. $ A . VisitYour Metro Detroit Mercury Dealer. ANN ARBOR 30-Month/30,00f>Mile Apollo 2122 \VVuJtUniBh J Red Carpet Lease - Capitalized Cost- --- $19368 r 5-1 M-vN-fiJtY Down Payment. ?•--.*-*• $1840 DEARBORN Krug Refundable Security Deposit - -$275 21^.11 M;.hi.i;jr -V,, Jurst Month's Payment - $269 Cash Due at Signing $2,384 DETROIT FOR 30 MONTHS** $045/mile6ver30)000miles -0;V'% Bob Maxey JfWlMth'feAr .-U -L'v-i sLY NOV I GOVERNMENT'S HIGHEST CRASH Varsity -HJiJ (Ir.mJ R;vr> TEST RATING' • f;.,. \., r - •.«.., - .'•N.Y-.s'x1 SOW -•;, l;' fvV m ROW! OAK. 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The youth group will Hanukkah*the Jewish Fes help serve the food and clean up. Git tival of Ligms, and two tleman expects that the party .will end area congregations are by 8:30 p.m. M.7: &e(p preparing celebrations "It should be done and everybody : content and ready to go home," she filled with plenty of food said. "By that time, everybody's latke- kids develop and merriment. erl out and thinking to themselves, BY CHRISTINA FUOCO 'Oh, my;God, all that cholesterol.'" STAFF WRITER On the other side of town, Congrega- [email protected] , tion Bet Ehaverim is having its annual HanukkVh Latkefest at 6:30 p.m. Fri brain power Elaine Gittleman, the self-pro day, Dec. 18, at Cherry Hill United claimed "leader of the band" for Con Methodist Church, 321 S. Ridge Road; met a woman several years ago who gregation Beit Kodesh's Hanukkah cel at Cherry Hill Road, in Canton. The; told me a sad story which could ebration, sees the holiday as a choles event is free. > I have been titled, "The Child That terol fest. The Latkefest will include a potluck- Wasn't Wanted." She told me about "Being Jewish, all of our big holi dinner with latkes and the evening her unplanned pregnancy and lethar days, whether it's Rosh Hashana, Shabbat religious service. Reserva-* gic attitude about taking care of her whether it's Hanukkah, whether it's tions are required by Wednesday, Dec. self during the pregnancy, mainly Passover time, it's cholesterol city, 16; call (734) 480-8880. because she didn't want the baby. especially during Hanukkah and "We're going to have the traditional So, she drank, she smoked, she ate Passover because it lasts so long," Git candle-lighting ceremony, traditional junk food, she stayed up all night tleman said with a hearty laugh. "We food and some traditional holiday with friends and took little interest in just try to watch ourselves during games and festival songs and music," staying healthy for the baby. those holidays. But the young people, president of the congregation Jay She talked about the depression she they go 'Oh, the heck with it' and we Miller said vaguely. felt when the baby came and how she say 'Oh God, the cholesterol.'" would ignore the baby's needs for a Food will be overflowing at the Eight-day celebration time before changing her and giving Hanukkah party which begins at 5 This year, Hanukkah begins at sun her a bottle. She talked about how the p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Congregation down Sunday, Dec. 13, and wraps up baby grew, and although she was Beit Kodesh, 31840 Seven Mile, Livo the following Sunday, Dec. 20. The cute, the mom hated her whining and nia. The charge is $6 for adults, $3 for eight-night celebration of Hanukkah seemingly endless crying. children ages 3-12 and free for children commemorates a documented histori She remembers thinking: "I didn't ages 2 and younger. To reserve a spot, cal event - the rededication of the Sec like her father and she reminds me call (734) 477-8974. ond Temple in 165 B.C.E., when a too much of him." So she ignored her. "We've invited families and we're small band of Jews, led by Mat- When her second baby arrived, she going to have potato pancakes, egg tathias's son Judah Maccabee. over admitted that she acted completely salad, salad, tuna fish, applesauce, came Syrian oppressors who sought to different with him. sour cream - that's to be served with obliterate Jewish belief and convert all The sadness I heard in her story the potato pancakes - coffee and cake. Jews to the ways of Hellenism, accord was only heightened by the 3adness I Of course, we'll have the blessing STAFF PHOTO BY PAUL HCRSCHlLOtt ing to "Jewish Family Celebrations: felt for the little girl. This little girl before the meal," Gittleman explained. The Sabbath, Festivals and Cere did not ask to be born, and yet, now "We will give out gifts to the children All lit up: The holiday display in Plymouth's Kellogg Park monies" by Arlene Rossen Cardozo that are ages from infancy up to 12. includes a menorah, representing the eight-day Jewish Festival of Please see SENSORS, B2 Anybody 13 or older, they're on their Lights, Hanukkah. 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Will it survive typical to also check the materials used washable arid made from soft, skills while exercising the imagi art supplies - finger paints, mod- ^ stores are flooded with new and child use? Will the child be capa in stuffed toys. non-irritating materials., , nation. Select lightweight mate eling clay, crayons or markers. exciting toys. So how do you ble of enjoying the toy? Some • Never hang toys with long Also popular are rattles, which rials and large sizes to match the Construction toys teach chil know which toys to buy? toys are just too complicated or strings, cowls loops or ribbons in stimulate ari infant's oral, audi1- toddler's abilities at this age. dren spatial relationships, eye- Early childhood educators top simple for a' specific age cribs and playpens; • .' tory and cognitiviB development; : Pictures ^ndlettere on blocks do hand coordination skills and agree that toys play a significant group.' :":-:: •.-':':•',:"' • Make sure materials oh Parents should choose rattles ' not add to their value. thinking skills. role in helping all'children, • Will the toy hold the child's toys, such as dolls, including made by well-known companies Push and pull toys exercise a • A school-aged child's (6-12- infancy through school age, interest over a period of time? clothing, are flame-retardant. which recognize safety stan toddler's large motor develop year-olds) horizons widen to develop important educational Most toys are designed just to When determining whether a dards. ment and coordination skills. explore the world. Improved concepts and life skills. Good satisfy a child's initial interests. toy is appropriate for a child, Mobiles help stimulate their These toys also teach cause and motor, communication and social toys must entertain and occupy. The topic of safety is particu always take the age of the child interest in visual images and effect, teaching the child that he skills also contribute to a child's In fact, one of the main values of larly relevant when selecting into consideration and whether movement and develop tracking or she has some control over the growth during this period. a good toy is to extend a child's toys for children of all ages. A the toy is developmentally skills.Remember the infant's environment. Bicycles are good for improv attention. few guidelines to consider: appropriate. Here's some tips: view of the mobile is from under Large, light balls help to devel ing motor skills, coordination Points to consider in picking a • Choose toys with rounded • Infants (birth-12 months) - neath, so objects heed to be op children's motor skills, while and developing balance. toy are: edges and no points. " serving as a tool for simple Because an infant will put every three-dimensional or hang hori Board games combine fun with • Is the toy safe? • Toys should be unbreakable zontally.. . games with an adult or another thing into his or her mouth to learning to play games with • Will the toy appeal to the and should be able to withstand explore its taste and fe^U it is • Toddler^ (12-36 months) - child. rules. Musical instruments child's personal likes? This is a use and abuse. essential to select toys that can Active arid ready, to explore, tod • Preschool (3-5-year-olds) is enhance the important concepts vital consideration because not • Rattles and other toys for not be easily swallowed. Even dlers direct their energy toward is a child's time for enjoying of rhythm, sequence, repetition all children of the same age infants should be carefully 1 arge toys should be, carefully; investigating, experimenting "make believe" fantasy games share similar interests. Is this checked for poor construction inspected to ensure they contain and interacting with the world and favorite stories. To maxi and love of music. appeal based on the child's real and parts that a child could no buttons or other detachable around them. mize a child's fantasy activity, A wide range of scientific and interests or because a friend has swallow. parts that could be swallowed., Dolls provide both boys and toys should have a general func mechanical toys encourage a the toy, or it was seen on TV? • Paints on all toys should be Stuffed toys, popular • for' gijrls With the opportunity to tion (a playhouse, stove, truck) child's natural interests in the • Is the toy durable and well- non-toxic and lead-free. Be sure infants, provide infants with, a express their emotional needs. but not a specific, detailed func real world and in figuring out sense of security and. help devel Dolls also strengthen a child's tion (ice cream truck). how things work. op the ability to grasp and hold ability to socialize and communi Toys that allow a child to Balls help to develop hand-eye Hanukkah from page Bl objects. Parents should make cate more effectively. express creativity include hand coordination, social skills and sure the products are easily Blocks build a toddler's motor puppets and the whole range of muscle development. The books of Maccabees explains Hanukkah really means; the that the warriors cleansed the miracle of what it really signi from page Bl Temple then rededicated it. fies, but it's fun. We give our Sensors The main Hanukkah celebra children and our grandchildren tion is the lighting of a candle one gift but we don't go crazy." that she was, she was going to The brain develops and child can be substantially small overwhelming, help them out. each of the eight nights. The During the week, Gittleman miss out on so much that other increase its capacity by interact er than that of a healthy child. Your interaction with their chil candle-lighting custom symbol gives her family cookies or parents provide. ing with its environment. Par dren may be the stimulation that ents have all the power in deter InneedofP.E.T. increases their brain capacity, so izes the Jews' survival. But fami candy, "a munchy kind of thing. Making connections lies also give gifts. That's fine with them." mining how much interaction or Many American parents are that they won't be placed into a Babies are born with about stimulation the baby is going to not spending a lot of time getting special education program or "We used to give our children "The importance of the holiday 100 billion neurons in their little get. to know their little ones. Unlike suffer with relationship prob one big gift and for the rest of is not the gift, it's understanding brains. The neurons and synapse Babies that are not given the lady I described, they may lems later on. the week we would give them lit why we celebrate the holiday," connections multiply as the baby ample amounts of opportunity to love them to death, but don't Children are too precious a tle things," Gittleman said. she said. "Religious freedom grows until the age of 10. At that "work their brain" will end up have what I would call P.E.T. - commodity to be left to cope with That sufficed with them. I think meant overturning the Roman time, the number of connections with a limited capacity for things patience, energy or time to inter the world on their own. We can it's getting very commercial. I- empire. The religious schools are begins to decrease. like speaking, reading, develop- act with their child on a regular all play a part in helping the think with Christmas and the doing a better job explaining to The windows of opportunities ing-emotional control and form basis. parents who struggle with rais commercialness of it, everybody the children why this is impor to teach children specific things ing relationships. When studies suggest that the ing children. goes a little overboard. tant and the parents are sitting must be done when the child is Although later intervention quality of a child's early environ "We're getting back to what down and reading to them." still very young, preferably prior can help make up for these ment affects learning ability, Jacque Martin-Downs is the to 4 years old. This is the reason deficits, children who have lov and a child's ability to learn can coordinator of the Family that my learning German as an ing parents from the get-go, who increase or decrease by 25 per Resource Center in Westland and adult is a far more tedious task spend time with their children, cent or more, we must be in the has a private counseling practice. CITY OF WESTLAND than for the munchkins, and business of making sure this If you have a question or com T love them and teach them from I rVlTATION TO BID why my son's ability to learn day one, will fare much better. happens with every single child. ment, write her at The Observer Sealed bids will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing Division, Suzuki violin at 4 years old was The parts of the brain of a If you know of a family where Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, on or before Thursday. phenomenal. severely abused or neglected the burden of raising children is Livonia 48150. Pegember 21.1998, at 10:00 a.m. (no exceptions) for the following: * Police Protection Vests/Entry Armor CITY OF GARDEN CITY CRAFTS CALENDAR Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Purchasing Office. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or Listings for the Crafts Calendar applications from crafters for its all bids. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING can be mailed to 36251 School 14th annual spring arts and JILL B.THOMAS USE VARIANCE Purchasing Agent craft, Livonia 48150, or by fax crafts showcase March 20 in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Act Number Activities Center on campus, City of Westland 207, Public Acts of 1921, as amended, that a Public Hearing will be held by at (734) 591-7279. For more Bid Item No. 300-122198 the City of Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals at the Council Chambers information, call (734) 953- Schoolcraft and Levari, Livonia. Publish December 10. l**S of the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan on 2131. The show will feature a variety of handmade arts and crafts. Wednesday, December 16,1998, at 7:30 p.m. NEW REOFORD HALL Booth space, measuring 9 by 6 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the purpose of the Public Hearing is to New Redford Hall's holiday feet with two chairs and 6ne 6- hear and consider public comments on the proposed Use Variance from bazaar will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CITY OF WESTLAND Section 161.142 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a service establishment by-8-foot table, is $50. Booths such as a heating and cooling business in a C-l, Local Business District. Dec. 14 and 21 at the hall, Ply ORDINANCE NO. 200-A-7 with electricity are limited and The property is located at 33259 Ford Road- mouth Road at Inkster Road. are an additional $5. Exhibitors AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WESTLAND ADOPTING THE NOTICE IS FURTHER, that the proposed Amendment to the Official Tables are available at $15 each. can purchase up to three spaces. 1997 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, Zoning Map application may be Examined at the City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt For more information, call (734) Crafters get a $5 discount, if REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN, Road, Garden City, Michigan during regular office hours until the date of 729-8166 or (313) 592-8519. their form is received by Feb. 1. CONSTRUCTION, QUALITY OF MATERIALS, ERECTION, the Public Hearing. Written comments may be sent to the above address. INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LOCATION, MADONNA UNIVERSITY For an application, call (734) RELOCATION, REPLACEMENT, ADDITION TO, USE OR ALLYSON M. BETTIS Madonna University is accepting 432-5603. MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF City Clerk-Treasurer WESTLAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFORE. Posted: December 3, 1998 Publish- Dc-ctmbcr 10. 1993 LKXAI CITY OF WESTLAND Section 1. That Chapter 22, Article V, Section 22-101, of the Westland NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION ; City Code is hereby amended to provide as follows: Pursuant to the provisions of the Home Rule Cities Act (Act No. 279 of On Tuesday, December 15, 1998, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct a the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909 (MCL 117.1 et seq„ MSA 5,2071 et Public Auction of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The auction will begin seqj, alamended) a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . promptly at 11:00 A.M. at Westland Car Care, 6375 Hix Road, Westland, in the office of the City Clerk for the City of Westland, being marked and MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered for sale to designated as BOCA International Plumbing Code, 1997, as published by the highest bidden the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the plumbing code of NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . the City of Westland for regulating the design, construction, quality of YEAR MAKE COLOR ylJJL , materials, erection, installation, alteratipn, repair, location, relocation, NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . 87 Buick 4 Dr. Skylark Lt. Blue 1G4NC51U6HM024041 replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the 79 GMC Van Red TGU1590514563 City of Westland and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . 90 Olds 4 Dr. Cutlass White 2G3AM54N9L235611?8 fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and 85 Ford 4 Dr. Tempo Beige 1FACP22X0FK226475 terms of such International Plumbing Code, 1997 edition, published by the 81 Toyota Stwag. Corolla Camoflg JT2TE72W0B0186465 International Code Council, and the annual supplements thereto, on file in NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . 84 Ford • Pickup Blue 1FTDF15Y7ELA63994 the office of the Westland City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted and 81 Olds 4 Dr. Silver 1G3AB6953BW199707 made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . 86 Chev. 4 Dr. Nova White 1Y1SK1942GZ214701 insertions, and changes, if any, prescribed in section 22-102. 86 Chryal. 4 Dr. Lebaron Burgy. 1C3BH48D4GN113581 Section 2. That Chapter 22, Article V, Section 22-102, of the Westland NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . 82 Honda Accord Blue JHMSZ5421CC066002 City Code is hereby amended to provide as follows: 86 Chevy Camaro Red 1G1FP87S8GL134557 88 Mercury Cougar Blue 1MEBM6O44JH6O4087 The BOCA International Plumbing Code, 1997 is amended and revised NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . All vehicles are sold in "as is' condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at in the following respects: the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this Section 101.1. City of We3t!and NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . list at any time prior to the start of the auction. Section 106.5.2. Insert: The appropriate fee schedule listed in Section PubtUS: Dcwmber 10. 1998 46-1 of the Westland City Code -..'-. Section 100.5.3. Delete that section, and add the fottowihg: For refund NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . percentages see the appropriate fee schedule in Section 46-1 of the Westland City Code. NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . Section 108.4. Insert: Misdemeanor; $500,90 days : Section 108.5. Insert: $50; $500 NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . CITY OF WESTLAND Section 305.6.1. Delete that section. FINANCIAL REPORT Section 904.1. Insert: Twelve inches. NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . This financial report is being submitted to the Westland City Council and Scctlop 3. That all other provisions of Chapter 22 of the Westland City the State Tax Commission as required by P. A. 450 of 1980 as amended, P A Code Bhall remain in full force and effect. NO. NO.NO.NO.NO.NO . 281 of 1988 as atnended, and P. A. 197 of 1975 as amended. The report rovers Section 4. Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses of the period through the year ended June 30, 1998. this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, There i& no indebtedness of TIFA District No. 1, TIFA District No 2 and paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a DDA District/as of June 30, 1998. The LDFA indebtedness as of June 30. court of competent jurisdiction", the remainder of the Ordinance shall not If You're ikb Of Saying It. 1998 is $1,006,625.The amount In the LDFA Bond reserve account is $370. be affected thereby. How Do VouThlnh Vour Pet Feels? TIFA DISTRICT TIFA DISTRICT LDFA DDA SjlciionJL SeP-CAb 'All other Ordinances inconsistent with the #1 12 pVENTJB DISTRICT DISTRICT provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such inconsistencies, Property Taxes hereby repealed. i Introducing the Classes arc forming right now. So, I 2,700,012 «116,275 $71,204 Interest And other $ 228,183 $ 3,135 S 5,288 $ 8.919 Sjcciloji.61 Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to Michigan Humane . why don't you call (248)650-1059 Total Revenue $ 8,018,195 $ 3,133 $121,563 S80.I33 be published in the manner required by law, EXPENPiTVRKa Society's Pet today? Admit if, Construction $ 2,490,639 $36,874 $ 47,708 B$.cJlojlJZi Effective Pate/This Ordinance shall become effective Professional & upon publication as required by law. AdmlnUtraUve Costs 294,936 121,674 $ 12.772 $124,895 liiducation. Center. wouldn't it feci nice Refund* to Govt Units ON MOTION OF Scott, SUPPORTED BY Anderson, the foregoing r Bond Payments $ \ . A'training and obedience facility to say "good boy I 73.238 $ Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: , ,. • :' w Total Exponas $ iflMfilt «59,818 $ 133,718 «124.895 : : nQW^AtAA - : -/••.••*..:' ;•• specializing in jwsiiive rcinforcc- and "attagirroncc tvt Excess RevenuS over (under) $ 532,620 $(55.713) « 112.1551 $(41,772' Aye: Anderson, Barnes', Griffin, I^Bfanc, Pickering, Scott, Cicirelli. expenditures : "ment for cats, dogs, and people. \\\ a while? Kducalion l Nay: None .••..••',. > '•' . FUND BALANCES $ 2,799.829 $ 80,892 $ 40,913 $102,818 Center a* of July 1,1997 • Absent: Nona ;, , PATRICIA A, OIBHONS '••".. . Westland City Clerk FUND BALANCES $ 3,032,449 I 25,179 S 28.788 $ 58,046 Adopted: September £,1008 pliuiAd MUU.U ^M^M««tA^MW A^k ^MBB U^^^Hk4fc ^^A^^^tmA A^h^Jtlik*' -• as of July 1,1993 mw Effective: September 17,1998 vwwi now rornwnv w» ow woyne vowny roxwwy. Number of Job* Created 200 10 n J\iSn»h: lWmbfr.10,1993 tJ^ei Michigan Humane Society puWi*h:r>opmt*f jo, \m MM*! ,_*|~ --" J- »— MMMMMMMMUMMMi HMMHta mmmmmamm •MHm The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 B3 Painting personalized ornaments fills holiday season BY RENte SKOGLUND buy something I made." STAFF WRITER Three years ago, Tutor started Like Santa, Sherri Tutor gets selling wholesale. Her orna very little sleep before Christ ments now appear in national mas. catalogs, such as Lillian Vernon, Every morning, the Canton Abbey Press and Harry & David. resident rises well before the sun Most of her designs are copy and descends into her basement righted. She also does handcraft workshop to paint personalized ed Easter ornaments. Christmas ornaments. She She is considering publishing paints hundreds of snowmen, a catalog of her own. "Personally Christmas trees and village Yours" is a bonafide business scenes. She paints football play with tax receipts to prove it. ers, construction workers and "I would like to duke someone dainty ballerinas. between the eyes when they say But mostly the petite and this is a nice hobby," she said. energetic owner of "Personally Tutor will paint just about Yours ... By Sherri Tutor" paints anything a customer requests Busy season: Eighteen far into the night, long after all within reason* and good taste. years ago, Sherri Tutor the good boys and girls have Her most popular designs are was looking for ways to gone to bed. the wedding anniversaries, births and family groupings. earn extra money for "Every day I start at 4 a.m. Christmas. Now, through and paint until 11 or 12 at night, Have a really big family? No until my eyes start closing," she problem. Tutor can fit up to 11 her business, "Personally said. people on one ornament. She Yours ...By Sherri Tutor," also does caricatures of family It all started 18 years ago she busy filling orders for members and likenesses of fami when Tutor was looking for ways ly pets. personalized ornaments to earn extra money for Christ Tutor no longer has time for for national catalogs. mas. After all, four children need STAJT PHOTOS BY PAU. HURSCHMAXN lots of toys. She sold her first local craft shows, although she handpainted ornaments at the still takes orders from "ordinary "I felt like I was having an boxed ornaments line Tutor's extra help filling all the orders. they were purple," Tutor said of Plymouth Cultural Center's people." She's fortunate she outer body experience," she said. hallway. More mailbags spill Her entire family pitches in. her grown sons' efforts. spring craft show, and the rest doesn't require much sleep, espe "I would say to myself 'I just across her family room floor and Daughter Shelly Mitchell helps This Christmas promises to be was, as they say, history. cially during the holiday season. want to go to Hawaii.' That boxes fill an upstairs bedroom. with some of the painting and busier than ever. Besides not Last Christmas, she spent three "It sort of snowballed from Christmas, our son gave us a "I won't allow you into my sons Jeffrey, Scott and Steven do sleeping, Tutor said she's defi nights without sleep filling there," she said, laughing, "I trip to Hawaii." basement," she warns. the packing. nitely not cooking. orders. couldn't believe somebody would Huge mailbags filled with During the holidays, she needs "Last year they packaged until "We order a lot of pizzas." Downtown Hudson's Christmas was something magical Just mention located." home a souvenir or something dispersed into six separate lines. advantages to being a little kid plays, Christmas scenes and life- HOOKED Christmas at The fun began with the ride from Toyland." and you weren't aware you were is you're really short, so you sized figurines. It was like a win ON HISTORY downtown Hud downtown. Some folks took the Santa always gave the kids a going to see one of six Santas," don't see that other people are ter wonderland, almost like the son's and you bus, but Don caught the trolley. treat, too. One year, it was a lit she confided. "The initial line, separating off. You're just daz North Pole." see faces bright "At the time, Michigan Avenue tle ornament. Other years, there before it split, covered two floors zled by the displays there." According to Spietz, not every en and reminis was all brick," Don said. "We'd were candy canes or coloring of stairwell. It was a very long Most people remember details one wanted to go there. There cences flow. walk to the middle of the street, books. process, although the lines of the animation. were kids who screamed because My husband, which is where the trolley cars Reaching Santa once you were moved pretty quickly because of "They had elves that moved. I they were terrified of Santa. One Don, is one of ran, and we'd stand on a little inside Hudson's was an adven the eventual splitting up among can also remember deer and of the biggest problems was that those people. island until the streetcar came. ture in itself. Parents and chil the six Santas." their little heads moved," said excited kids often wet their pants, so Santa had to change "It wasn't a very long drive dren wound their way in a Andrzejewski. clothes during the day. "Hudson's has into downtown, but it was still roped-off line up a stairway, and Wondrous displays Don said riding the elevator up VIRGINIA Sr nta Claus arrived in Detroit PARKER always held a pretty exciting when I was a each floor had something differ Most people delight in memo to the brilliantly decorated via Hudson's Thanksgiving Day special place in kid." ent; Christmas ornaments, toys, ries of the wondrous displays department where the line the hearts of Parade, which came down Wood Cheryl Andrzejewski also and of course, Santa himself. they saw around each corner of began was part of the fun. most senior Detroiters because it ward Avenue and stopped, natu that winding, multi-floor path. "The elevators were really cool was a place that was magical - remembers the excitement of Lynn Spietz worked at Hud rally, at Hudson's. The store's "There were animated charac because they had operators who around Thanksgiving for the trips to visit Hudson's Santa. son's as a Christmas many windows, particularly at parade and Christmastime for "My aunt would give me $5, fairy, dressed in a short red vel ters and lots of lights, and you announced each floor and what Christmastime, were glimmering the displays. and I could use that either to vet skirt with white fur trim, a felt like you were walking into a was on it. When we got to the showcases. Above them on the toys and Santa Claus, we'd step And," he added," that was have lunch or buy a toy. I would hat and white gloves, to guide forest, which is why I think the front of the building was an where the real Santa Claus was eat as little as possible, so I'd the children to Santa. path system worked so well," onto a floor that was just like a have enough change to bring "Visitors were very cleverly said Spietz. "And one of the fantasyland. 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Sawi a Ire* c*rt* provided. a RNVJP IIM MHHirin Mi'•I'II iilnfil HUH i»IP laillJil Mr mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 . ?*. ! t: » i-.. i t iXi&u.jiJMMg"''"1 "V""-1"'' ' ^'t^W'^'fci^Wig^^r^t'jvw )^1^^^¾^1^ "UJ1?1/' i ''«H > "•i.i.xv, liHMUim I »V• L-u^-fe^-.y^../,,' x'..^-,--ftm*??^-5^3,:^.-. *y,,v~.-r^-; .- .^.Tvrv^. and Sparkey Preschool. UVONIA COOPERATIVE UPCOMING Registration is 8 a.m. to Livonia Cooperative Nurs 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 695- ery, a preschool at 9601 W. Uan your ear this way EVENTS 2660. Chicago, has openings for TREE OF MEMORIES CHURCH PRESCHOOL 3- and 4-year-olds. To Angels from Community The Westland Free enroll, call Donna at (734) Hospice Home Care Ser Methodist Preschool has 256-8185. vices can be inscribed for a openings for 3- and 4-year- donation to be placed on a olds in the morning and A: remembrance tree in the afternoon sessions. The HISTORY ON V*-'- *-••'•»• r. front lobby of the Westland younger pupils attend VIEW R • 2m * library through Thursday, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 J': W • :, • pec. 24. To obtain an angel other pupils on Mondays WESTLAND MUSEUM 4 *•' / ' ' or more information, call and Wednesdays. A Friday The Westland Historical w -1 s ^734)522-4244. enrichment class is also Museum is open 1-4 p.m. ti'-I 4iU ** GIFT BASKETS available. The preschool is Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne The Westland Jaycees are at 1421 S. Venoy, West- Road between Marquette seeking sponsors for holi land. Call (734) 728-3559. and Cherry Hill. Call (734) day gift baskets for needy GARDEN CITY COOP 326-1110. families. The cost to spon The Garden City Co-op FRIENDS MEET sor a basket is $10 for a nursery has openings for Friends of the Westland small basket, $20 for a preschool classes for ages Historical Museum meet 7 medium and $30 for a large 18 months through 4 years. p.m. on the second Tues •s', S food basket. The sponsor's Tots class meets on days of January, March, i- - I ^ame will be included in Wednesday mornings and May, July, September and the basket. Donations will 3- and 4-year-olds meets November at the Westland tig* ^ be accepted until Dec. 14. Mondays and Thursdays. Meeting House, 37091 Baskets will be distributed Parental involvement is Marquette between New- pec. 20. Checks should be required. Call Kelli at (734) burgh and Wayne roads. made payable to the West- 513-7708. Call President Jim land Jaycees and mailed to ST. MEL PRESCHOOL Franklin at (734) 721-0136. P.O. Box 85191, Westland, St. Mel Preschool, 7506 Everyone is welcome. MI 48185. Inkster Road, north of Warren Avenue in Dear born Heights, has morning FOR SENIORS AT THE and afternoon classes for SENIOR CHOIR both 3- and 4-year-olds. A Friendship senior choir, LIBRARY Registration has begun. under the direction of "fifa Call (313) 274-6270. FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Robert Cassidy, has been BMTtatnowrmtrmmiauu. The Friends of the William YWCA READINESS started at the Westland P. Faust Public Library The YWC A of Western Senior Resources Depart Seeing Santa: Santa Claus is available to hear Christmas wishes at Westland Shopping meet 7 p.m. the second Wayne County Early ment Friendship Center, Center il a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Tuesday of each month at Childhood School Readi 1119N. Newburgh, West- the library, 6123 Central ness Program is available land. Those who enjoy Digital Image photographs are also available. The mall is at the corner of Wayne and City Parkway. Call (734) to 4- and 5-year-old chil singing are invited to join. Warren roads in Westland. , ';'. 326-6123. Meetings last dren. The YWCA is at The choir meets at 9 a.m. L _u. about one hour and are 26279 Michigan in Inkster. Thursdays. open to the public. The Call (313) 561-4110. older schedules its senior Wayne County meets the City. Call Woody, (734) Council 1636 hosts bingo Friends also hold a Friends EXERCISE meal 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. CHARTER SCHOOL Musical Chairs is a new first Thursday of the 776-3415. games at 6:45 p.m. Thurs Shop Book Sale during reg The Academy of Detroit- program from Jazzercise on the first Sunday of each month throughout the days. The games are in the ular library hours at the Westland, an designed for exercisers month at the league hall, school year at the Livonia Livonia Elks Lodge^ 31117 library. entrepreneurial and busi older than 40. The program on Wayne Road two blocks Civic Center Library, BINGO Plymouth Road, one block south of Ford. Cost is $5 for 32777 Five Mile. CHADD east of Merriman, Livonia. ness charter school, serves provides a low to moderate members and $7 for non- OEMS' BINGO kindergarten through sev workout geared for the is a nonprofit, parent- Call 425-2246. members. The meal based, volunteer organiza The 13th Congressional WESTLAND enth grade. The school older adult which improves District Democratic Party emphasizes a basic educa strength, flexibility, bal includes beer, beverages, tion whose aim is to better CENTER dancing to Big Band music the lives of individuals sponsors bingo games at tion with business and ance, posture, coordination 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in the WALKERS CLUB and door prizes. Call (734) with attention difficulties. FOR YOUR entrepreneurial skills. The and cardiovascular 728-5010. M.J. Hall, 35412 Michigan, The Westland Walkers school offers a foreign lan endurance. It incorporates Call (313) 438-3099. next to the Farmer Jack HEALTH meet the second Wednes guage class, music and art, resistance exercises using WORK'REFERRAL T.O.P.S. Supermarket in Wayne. SCREENING! day of each month, except a dress code and a comput rubber tubing and light Information Center Inc. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Call 421-1517. during the summer. West- er lab with access to the weights with walking and refers workers to seniors No. MI28, a support group Free breast and Pap land Center opens its doors Internet. Call (734) 722- jogging patterns. Wear who need help. The pro for sensible weight loss, MORE OEMS' BINGO screenings are available at to walkers beginning at 7 1465 or (248) 569-7787. loose-fitting clothing and gram is for people interest meets at 6:30 p.m. Tues The 13th Congressional Oakwood Hospital Annapo a.m. through Arcade 2 by comfortable shoes. Light ed in providing transporta days at Good Shepherd District Democratic Party lis Center, on Annapolis LITTLE LAMBS weights and an exercise tion, yardwork, housework, holds bingo games at 6:30 Olga's Kitchen. Mall walk Little Lambs Preschool, on Reformed Church, Wayne west of Venoy in Wayne. ing ends at 10 a.m. mat are suggested. Robert etc. Workers can specify Road and Hunter in West- p.m. Wednesdays in the Appointments are sched Farmington Road south of Cassidy is the certified the type of work they are Cherry Hill Hall, on the West Chicago in Livonia, is land. Call Jack'? at (734) uled on a first-come, first- Jazzercise instructor. Sign willing to do and the com 722-7225. southwest corner of Cherry served basis. Call 467-5555 accepting registration for Hill and Venoy. Call 421- up at the front desk at the munities they want to for early registration. RECREATION the 1998-99 school year. Westland Friendship Cen serve. Call (734) 422-1052. T.O.P.S. 1517. RECREATION AND FUN Classes meet Monday- ter or call (734) 722-7632. DYER CENTER Take Off Pounds Sensibly AIM Wednesday-Friday after No. MI53 meets weekly: ST. MEL CHURCH A recreational get-together The Wayne-Westland Bingo games are held at Anxiety or panic attacks? noons and Tuesday-Thurs TRAVEL GROUP Weigh-in is 6-7:15 p.m., for teens and adults who School District's Dyer 6:45 p.m. Fridays in St. AIM (Agoraphobics In are disabled is the second day mornings for 3- to 5- The Travel Group meets Senior Adult Center has meeting is 7:30-8:30 p.m. Motion) meets 7:30 p.m. year-olds. Little Lambs is a Mel Church's activities Friday of each month at 12:45 p.m. every Friday in activities Monday through Wednesdays, at the Med- building, on Inkster Road Thursdays at Faith Luther the Westland Bailey Cen nonprofit, nondiscriminato the Westland Friendship Thursday at the center, on Max building, 35600 Cen ry preschool. Call (248) north of Warren Road. an Church, 30000 Five ter. Call (734) 722-7620. Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Marquette between Wayne tral City Parkway, West- Doors open at 4 p.m. Food Mile, between Middlebelt 471-2077. unless a trip or program is land. Call Suzanne at (734) FIGURE SKATING and Newburgh roads. Mon is available. and Merriman in Livonia. FRANKUN PTSA planned. Programs include days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 728-8437. The Westland Figure Skat WFCL BINGO AIM is a support group for ing Club has formed an The Franklin High PTSA is speakers, films, celebration p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts PUBLIC SPEAKING of birthdays and weekly and needlework at 9:30 The Finesse Girls Travel those working on recovery adult introductory preci seeking members. Member The Westland Easy Talk from anxiety disorder ,or ship is open to those who door prizes. There is a $3 a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen ers Toastmasters Club No. Softball Boosters hold sion team. The team is for bingo games at 6:30-9:45 phobias. Call (248) 547- those who want to have fun care about the schools and membership fee for resi Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 6694 (formerly Holy community, and members dents, $12.50 for non-resi p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Smokemasters) urges peo p.m. every Monday to raise 0400. with other skating adults money for the girls' softball and get exercise. Practices aren't required to have a dents. Call (734) 722-7632. arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a ple who want to learn the RATIONAL RECOVERY student in the school. Price Hawaiian dance exercise art of public speaking to program. The bingo games are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. CARD GROUP are at the Wayne Ford Rational Recovery is a non All levels are welcome. Call is $3 for students, $5 for The Friday Variety Card class will be 1 p.m. every attend the club's weekly profit, self-help organiza adults. Checks should be Wednesday in the Senior meetings at 6 p.m. each Civic League hall on (734)722-1091. Group at the Westland Wayne Road, two blocks tion for people experiencing made payable to Franklin Friendship Center meets at Resources Department Thursday at Denny's (Friendship Center), 1119 south of Ford. problems caused by alcohol PTSA and sent to 31000 2 p.m. People play euchre, Restaurant, 7725 N. and/or substance abuse or Joy in Livonia 48150. pinochle, bridge, Uno, Newburgh, Hall A. Instruc Wayne Road next to West- MORE BINGO SCHOOLS tor is Kammo Oris. Sign up The Metro Wayne Demo other self-defeating behav TUTORIAL PROGRAM rummy and poker. Light land Shopping Tenter. Call iors. The group meets at MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE refreshments are served. at the front desk or call John Elbe at (734) 326- cratic Club sponsors bingo A free tutoring program for (734) 722-7632. 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at McKinley Cooperative students is offered at the Call (734) 722-7632 for 5419. games at 6:30 p.m. Thurs Preschool, housed in Good days at the Joy Manor the Garden City Hospital Salvation Army Wayne- information or just show up ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Community Health Center, Shepherd Reformed to play cards. The Friend Bingo Hall, on the south Westland Corps Communi Alcoholics Anonymous on Harrison north of Church, Wayne Road at ty Center, 2300 Venoy in ship Center is at. 1119 N. side of Joy, east of Middle- CLUBS IN meetings are 8:30-9:30 p.m. belt. Proceeds are used by Maplewood in Garden City Hunter, is holding registra Westland. The program, 4- Newburgh. Sundays and Wednesdays tion. Morning and after the club to sponsor Little Call (248) 476-2657. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE ACTION at Garden City Hospital noon classes are available. League baseball teams, the Thursday, is for students The Wayne Ford Civic CHAOD (north entrance), 5254 CHILDBIRTH CLASSES Call (734) 729-7222. ages 9 and older in Wayne, Salvation Army and School Garden City Hospital, on League for people 50 and CHADD of Northwest Inkster Road in Garden for the Blind. Call 422- SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S Westland and Romulus. 5025 or 729-8681. Inkster Road At Maple- Suburban Children's Co:op For information on partici wood, is sponsoring classes Nursery has openings in all pating or volunteering, call f SHAMROCK BINGO for parents of newborns, 4fry#feBfo!iWS^ft^ttls-;•••'•i * '.ff ,.^¾ k»jlX - ^* .^°A„^R?^.Pl „tea&v&ff classes 18 months through Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) i^jj^l. There will be bingo at 11 weekend childbirth instruc 5 years old. Located in 722-3660. a.m. Wednesdays at the The Observer Newspapers welcome Calendar items. Items should be from non-profit community tion, a "refresher* child Livonia bordering West- MOM'S MORNING OUT Knights of ColumbuB Hall, birth education course and land. Call Michelle at (734) groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor35100 VanBorn, east of Children, ages newborn to mation below and mail your itenflo The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, a new support group for 421-6196. 6, and their mothers are Wayno Road, Wayne. Doors Livonia, Ml. 48150, or by fax to 734-891-7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday open at 9 a.m. Food avail expectant teenage" women. rRESCHOOL PROGRAM invited to a "Mom's Morn for the following Thursday's paper. Call 953-2104 if you have any questions. able. Proceeds go to chari For information on pro The Wayne-Westland Com ing Out" 9-11:30 a.m. every ty. Call 728-3020. grams, call 468-4330. munity School District has Thursday .at Newburg Event: ongoing registration for the United Methodist Church, SMOKELESS BINGO CHILDBIRTH ASSOCIATION preschool programs at Stot- on Ann Arbor Trail Date and Time: "Smokeless" bingo meets at Classes for childbirth tlemyer Early Childhood between Wayne and New- 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at S3. preparation ore offered at and Family Development burgh. Children are Location: Simon! arid Jude Parish several Wayno County ('enter, on Marquette grouped together by ages in Hall, 32500 Palmer, east of locations. Morning and Telephone: between Wayne and Wild- rooms with two caregivers Venoy, Westland. Offered evening classes available. wood. Programs include an per room. This program is Additional Info.: are three jackpots of $400, Registering new classes Early Intervention Pro an optional co-op, with par $300 and $200. every month, Newborn caro gram, Head Start, ents working once each j ' K OFC BINGO classes and Caesarenn Kids/Plus Preschool, a Prc- month. Call (734) 422- J Uti additional ihctl ifntct&sary PopO John XXIII Assembly preparation also offered. Piimary Impaired program 0149. of the Knights of Columbus Call 459-7477, imwwwi— \ } I I- The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Sherman-Fontana Miller-Flanagan Nelson-Johnson Andrew Robert Sherman and Ronald and Gayle Miller of Parnell E. Johnson Jr. and Cara Marie Fontana were mar Pembroke Pines, Fla., announce Linda S. Nelson announce their ried July 18 at the Dixboro Unit the engagement of their daugh engagement. ed Methodist Church. The Rev. ter, Stacy Lynn, to Patrick The bride-to-be is employed as James Cochran performed the Michael Flanagan, the son of a recruiter for Draw-Tite Inc. of ceremony. Patrick and Irene Flanagan of Canton. The bride is the daughter of Livonia. Her fiance, a resident of the Lawrence and Janice Fontana of The bride-to-be is a 1987 grad Canton-Plymouth area, is a Plymouth. The groom is the son uate of Miramar High School in part-time firefighter for Ply of Harold and Mary Sherman of Miramar, Fla., and a 1992 grad mouth and is employed at Ford Ypsilanti. uate of Florida State University Motor Co. as a molding techni The bride asked Marie Elaina with a master of science degree cian. Fontana to be her matron of in speech-language pathology. The couple has five children - honor with Marisa Fontana as She is employed as a speech Kenneth Johnson, Karrie John maid of honor and Michelle pathologist with a private prac son, Stacey Nelson, Kelly Gayeski, Lisa Smith and Sandee tice. Draeger (Lars) and Patrick Nel Salyer as bridesmaids. Her fiance is a 1986 graduate son. The bride-to-be also has one The groom asked Michael of Livonia Churchill High granddaughter, Toree Burrell, Sherman and Steve McGregor to School. He also is a graduate of Worldwide Airlines as a DC-8 daughter of Stacey and Robert serve as his best men with Western Michigan University first officer. Burrell. planned at Garden City Presby Daniel Kolesar, Josh Harrell and before leaving on a honeymoon with a bachelor of science degree A January wedding is planned A February wedding is terian Church. Shayn Crabtree as groomsmen. trip to Hilton Head Island, S.C. in aviation technology and oper at St. Thomas More Catholic The couple received guests at They are making their home in ations. He is employed by Emery Church in Boynton Beach, Fla. Hawthorne Valley Country Club Ypsilanti Township. Announcement Coyle-Kimsal Ayers-Curcuru Schools as a paraprofessional. Brad and Joy Coyle of Ply The groom is employed by forms available Provvidenza Curcuru and ChryslerDaimler Corp. as a mouth announce the engage Jason Alan Ayers were married ment of their daughter, Julie product/body engineer. Forms to announce wed on Sept. 12 at Our Lady of Good Melissa, to Matthew Bryan Kim- The bride asked Sera Lewan to dings, engagement8,births Counsel Catholic Church in Ply sal, the son of Jackie Stockton- serve as matron of honor with and anniversaries are mouth. Hojna and Joseph Hojna of Clin Phyllis Curcuru, Grace Curcuru, available at our offices in The bride is the daughter of ton Township and Kenneth and Renee Curcuru and Amy Ayers Livonia - 36251 Schoolcraft Teresa Kimsal of Russell Serafina Curcuru of New Balti as bridesmaids. - and Plymouth -794 S. Springs, Ky. more and the late Fillippo Cur The groom asked Doug Lewan Main St. curu. The groom is the son of They also are available The bride-to-be, 1994 Ply to serve as best man with Keith Mona Jones of Indianapolis, by calling Sue Mason at mouth Salem High School grad Hall, Jeffrey Ayers, Nick Curcu Ind., and the late Mark Ayers. (734) 953-2131 or Tiffanie uate, is studying engineering at ru and Vito Curcuru as grooms Lacey at (734) 459-2700. Michigan State University and The bride is a graduate of the men. expects to graduate in May. She University of Michigan. She is The couple is making their is employed as an engineering employed by the Livonia Public home in Canton. intern at TB Simon Power Plant in East Lansing. She also is also a mathematics tutor at MSU. Her fiance is a 1994 Chippewa Valley High School graduate who is studying engineering at Michigan State University. He expects to graduate in Decem Selling Beanie Babies!!! til Canyon Loosj Hi Em. Prinoss. Peace ill G&1 With these gifts you'll be sure ber. 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Pastor Sunday School 10:00 A.M — Two locations to serve you — WsRD foValT Morning Worship 11:00 A.M LIVONIA A CANTON ( BY CHRISTINA FUOCO cese of Long Island, N.Y., will STAFF WRITER we began it, it was a highly-radi [email protected] preach. cal move on the part of the A holiday party, hosted by the church to reach out to people so Creating the "Christmas Cele Michigan International Gay vilified by the media, politicians, bration for People Who Care Rodeo Association, will follow. religious organizations and peo About People With AIDS," has Reinhart asks that each partici ple in general. been satisfying and saddening pant bring a wrapped gift to be for the Rev. Rod Reinhart. given to a person with AIDS. "Our message was that Jesus Satisfying in that the patients Each gift should be tagged with Christ came to save and care for'. and their families know that God information on the age, size and and love and heal the poorest of'. cares for them. But, Reinhart gender of the intended recipient. the poor. He came to bring God's said, it's sad to see some of the "It's a wonderful opportunity love to those who had been participants die from the dis for people to give a gift to a per denied/any kind of love." ease. son with AIDS,'' he said. "We're The first year 35 people* "There's a tremendous need on hoping that many people come attended the event, which fea-- the part of the people touched by there with gifts." tured a visit from Santa Claus this disease to experience first The offering will go to the and his elves, at St. Andrew's hand the love that God gives us Richard Kelch Foundation, a 501 Church in Detroit. The second through the church," explained (c) (3) non-profit institution dedi year 60, and by the third year Reinhart, a seven-year Plymouth cated to support the work of the 200 people filled the church. resident. "People recognize that People Who Care Ministries, and "Within a very short time, we the Episcopal church is a pro further education, health care foundly loving and deeply faith and the arts. were averaging 600-700 people ful part of the body of Christ. in every service," he said, "I am'. amazed at how large this event' "Many people who have been 'A great truth' cared for have died over the Kelch, a Plymouth resident has grown." years but they died knowing and psychiatric charge nurse at This Christmas, he's looking to God's love in a deeper, more per Northville Psychiatric Hospital, branch out. Corporate Image Inc. sonal level than they ever could died of pancreatic disease at age of Plymouth is taping the event. have." 55. Kelch formed Alcoholics Gang's all here: The Right Rev. R. Stewart Wood, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of "We're hoping to have a video This year's "Christmas Cele Anonymous groups for people Michigan, and the Rt. Rev. Orris "Jay" Walker, former rector of St. Matthew and St. available for people at the ser bration" will be Friday, Dec. 11, with AIDS (PWAs), sat on vice to order. We're hoping to get at St. John's Episcopal Church, boards and committees dedicat Joseph's Episcopal churches in Detroit, and bishop of the Diocese of Long Island, that broadcast by a public access 26998 Woodward Ave., at 11 ed to PWAs, and was the secre N.Y., are among the ministers joining the Rev. Rod Reinhart for the "Christmas Cel cable station throughout the Mile Road, in Royal Oak. For tary for the People Who Care ebration" Friday, Dec. 11, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Royal Oak. Detroit area," he said. committee, founded by Reinhart. more information, call Reinhart To help defray the costs of the "Richard's life shows us the at (734) 459-7319 or e-mail him where he earned a bachelor of School in Detroit. "People ask me how I do all taping, Christ Episcopal Church at [email protected]. great truth we have all come to arts degree in 1972. He studied "It's really a wonderful school that stuff; I just tell them that know so painfully deep," Rein in Grosse Pointe raised $1,000 in A music program, featuring for the priesthood at Bexley Hall with a tremendous international God has given me the call to be a the memory of Matt Shepard, the Detroit Together Men's Cho hart said. "In the midst of suffer in Rochester, N.Y., and was student body with people from workaholic and hyperactive," he ing and struggle, a human being the gay college student who was - rus and the St. John's Festival ordained in 1984 at St. Cyprian's the Middle East and Eastern said. "Sometimes, I only sleep can love and give and pray and murdered in Wyoming. Choir, will begin at 7 p.m. fol Episcopal Church in Detroit, one Europe, South America, Asia three hours a night." lowed by a 7:30-9 p.m. service. care and make an enormous dif of Detroit's historic African- and folks from all over the Unit "We are recommitting our The Right Rev. R. Stewart Wood, ference in the world. Richard American parishes, he said. ed States," he said. In the beginning selves to work for an end to the made a difference which contin bishop of the Episcopal Diocese Reinhart has headed up St. As if his schedule isn't busy The holidays got busier for hatred and violence against ues to touch all of us. I hope we of Michigan, will be the cele Andrew's and Emmanuel enough, Reinhart also is a poet Reinhart 14 years ago when he minority groups in America. can all do the same." brant at the Eucharist. Rt. Rev. churches in Detroit. For the last and spoken-word performer. His and Kelch organized the first That kind of hatred that has Orris "Jay" Walker, former rec Raised in Waterford Township, two years, he has been the inter next reading is at 8 p.m. Satur "Christmas Celebration." been experienced by gays and Reinhart graduated from Water- tor of St. Matthew and St. im rector of Trinity Episcopal day, Jan. 16, as part of his birth "People with AIDS feel a sense lesbians and people with AIDS ford Kettering High School and Joseph's Episcopal churches in Church in Monroe, while teach day party at Xhedos Cafe, 240 of loss and isolation and pain," must be strongly opposed by went on to Oakland University Detroit, and bishop of the Dio ing English at Chadsey High W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. said Reinhart, 49 "At the time churches and society in general." RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News pared to share a two-three- City will have a cookie walk and should be submitted in writing minute testimony on one thing mini bazaar 10 a.m. to noon Sat no later than noon Friday for the A 'Star Is Born' the Lord has them and be in the urday, Dec. 12. at the church. next Thursday's issue. They can spirit of giving for the needy 6443 Merriman. Cost will be $8 be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, family the chapter will be help for a large tin and $6 for a medi Livonia 48150, or by fax at ing. There also will be a special um tin. For more information, (734) 591-7279. For more infor surprise to mark the chapter's call (734) 421-8628. mation, call (734) 953-2131. first anniversary. SUPERBOOK OLYMPICS 'Gin OF CHRISTMAS' Refreshments and coffee will Children ages 5-12 are invited Plymouth Baptist Church will be served. For more information. to a morning of fun-filled Bible present the concert "The Gift of call Penni at (734) 261-5268. quizzing, songs, stories, crafts, Christmas" at 7 p.m. Friday- GLORIA!' games and lunch 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 11-13, at the The 50-voice Schoolcraft Col Saturday. Dec. 12, at the Canton church, 42021 Ann Arbor Trail, lege Community Choir, directed Free Methodist Church. 44815 1/2 mile west of Haggerty, Ply by Donald Stromberg and accom Cherry Hill Road, Canton. For mouth. The 75-minute concert panied by Linda Wotring-Cuneo. more information, call the features traditional and contem will present Vivaldi's "Gloria!" at church at 13131 981-5350. porary Christmas music in a 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the CHRISTMAS CANTATA "small-town" setting. sanctuary of St. Matthew United Timothy Lutheran ChurchV There is no admission charge, Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six vocal choir will present iu< however, a Salvation Army ket Mile, Livonia. The choir also will annual Christmas cantata dur tle will be available for dona perform selections from Ben ing the 10 a.m. worship service tions. Children younger than age jamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Sunday, Dec. 13. at the church. 5 will not be admitted into the Carols" and a variety of seasonal 8820 Wayne Road, south of Joy auditorium. Full nursery and compositions by Bach, Beethoven Road. Livonia. For more infor preschool care will be provided. and Victoria. Donations will be mation, call the church at ^734 For more information, call (734) .'At Memorial: The PraisemdkerV Choir of Memorial Church of Christ will pre- accepted during intermission. 427-2290 453-5534 or e-mail [email protected]. sent the Christmas musical, "The Star Is Born," at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec 13, For more information, call the CHRISTMAS'MUSICAL FUND-RAISER at the church, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. The choir is made up of 4-5-year-olds church office at (734) 422-6038. The Youth Department of Mer Clarenceville United COOKIE WALKS riman Road Baptist Church will Methodist Church of Livonia is and includes LindseySpaulding (front row, from left), Bethany Pilat, Calla Holy Transfiguration Ortho present "Christmas Crossroads" selling 1999 Entertainment Ziulkowski, Alaina Dieson, Amber Prong, Travis Vincent (back row, from left), dox Church will have its fifth at 7 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 13. at the Passbooks as a fund-raiser. The Sydney Woll, Elena Voyles, Lauren Engels, Allison Gudeman, Amanda Higgins annual Christmas cookie walk church. 2055 Merriman. Garden books cost $40 each and are and DevinDuran. The church's nursery department will present a brief holiday beginning at 9 a-m, Saturday, City. The Adult Choir has sched available by calling Jim Robin program before the free performance. For more information, call the church at Dec. 12, at the church, 36075 W. uled two performances of "The son at (248") 347-1535. Seven Mile. Livonia. There will Father's Gift of Love" at 7 p.m. (734)464.-6722. Saturday and Sunday. Dec 19- ASP BENEFIT be an assortment of Greek. 20. The musical focuses on the A spaghetti dinner and basket Ukrainian, Russian. Italian and events surrounding the birth of auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. other ethnic cookies, homemade Jesus Christ as told by those 11, at Newburg United 422-0149. Sundays, Dec. 12-13 and 19-20. The Westland/Canton Chapter pierogi, stuffed cabbage, nut, who were present. For more Methodist Church. 36500 Ann GLORY OF CHRISTMAS' Tickets are $6, $8 and $10 for of Women's Aglow International apricot and sweet breads, nuts information, call the church at Arbor Trail, Livonia, will benefit Temple Baptist Church will reserved seating. To order tick will meet 10 a.m. to noon Satur and candy for sale. For more '734'421-04 72 the Appalachia Service Project, present its annual Christmas ets, call (734)414-3980 The day. Dec. 12, in the community information, call the church at which sponsors youth and young program, "The Glory of Christ church is at 49555 N. Territorial. room of AutoNation. 39600 Ford • 248U76-3432 CHRISTMAS EVENT adult work trips to Appalachia. mas," at 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Dec. Plymouth Township Road. Canton • The United Methodist Rosedale Gardens i'reshvtcr For more information, call the 11 and 18. and 6 p.m. Saturdays- WOMEN AQLOW For the December meeting, Women of the First United Rev. Melanie Ix>e Carey at (734) members are asked to come pre Methodist Church in Garden Please see RELIGION, B8 A p \ h R i ; -- i M f \ Homeowners: Debt Free For New Year's? 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Imagine not having to write We asked Tnwnc why a honKow ner Ken Tbwne, Investaid siumtic anl sai nio ; n loon; IVMUCIC checks for the "minimum amount would ever want to consolidate then (800)492-2110 ihe tvst financial frompage B7 ian Church's Children's Christ Call (734) 455-0022. vides spiritual, social and sup' Choir/Bells also will perform. - Plymouth. Hours of operation service. Women in Unity, a new mas Pageant will be held at 6 uviHATivrrtr port assistance to divorced and Punch and cookies will be served are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays group organized to help with p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Fair Haven Baptist Church separa^d Christians, will have a following the performance. For. and Thursdays, and noon to 4 today's transitional women's church, 9601 Hubbard Ave. ( will have a living Nativity at 7 White Elephant gift exchange 1st more information, call the p.m. Saturdays. For more infor role, meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 tivonia. It will feature The Chil- and 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec 19, at St. church at (734)'421-7249. mation, call.the store at (734) p.m. Hie last Saturday of the dren'B Pageant Choir performing Dec. 17-18, at the church, 34850 Kenneth Catholic Church, Hag- NEWicMNNma 459-1250 or e-mail the church at month at the Novi Library, "Hie Cow Said and the Donkey Marquette, east of Wayne Road, gerty south of Five Mile, Ply* "Moving Oh'' will be the topic fpep^j uno.com 45245 10 Mile Road, Novi. A Replied" as written by church Westland. The display is free of mouth Township. when New Beginnings, a grief KID'S cum Thursday Night Study Group, member Dixie Elam, charge; For more information, • The group meets regularly on support group meets 7 p.m. Rosedale Gardens Presbyteri led by Clevenger, also meets CtMSIMAtCHOItAU call the church at (734) 728- Sundays for breakfast and Mass Thursday, Jan. 7, at St. an Church is holding Kid's Club 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the library. For The St. Valentine Choir will 4549. - 10 a.m. at the Redford Inn, Matthew's United Methodist meetings 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tues more information, call (248) 449- present a Christmas Chorale to II Cherry Hill Baptist Church Five Mile west of Beech Daly, Church, 30900 W. Six Mile, east days at the church, 9601 Hub 8900 or visit the Web site at praise the birth of Christ at 3 will have a living Nativity, "O Redford, and at 11:15 a.m. at St. of Merriman, Livonia. The pro bard at West Chicago, Livonia. www.cotwest.com. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Night Divine," 6:30,7 and 7:30 Aidan's Church, 17600 Farming- gram is for people suffering as The club is for children in first RITE OF INITIATION church, 14841 Beech Daly Road, p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the ton Road (north of Six Mile), the result of the death of a loved through the sixth grades. Young Adults interested in joining Redford. The concert is free of church. 1045 N. Gulley Road, Livonia - call Val at (734) 729- one. There are no fees. Anyone sters do not have to be members the Catholic church are invited charge. Call (313) 535-8364. Dearborn Heights. For more 1974 - for coffee and conversa may attend any or all sessions as of the church to participate. to "inquire" at the ongoing Rite information, call (313) 565-1469. tion at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at they feel the need. For more There will be crafts, games, fun of Christian Initiation for Adults 'OCT OF LOVE' Archie's Family Restaurant, "The Father's Gift of Love," a HANUKKAHLATKEFE8T information, call the church and refreshments. For more at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. 30471 Plymouth Road, Livonia, office at (734) 422-6038, Marilyn information, call Dixie Elam at Theodore of Canterbury Church, Christmas music drama, will be Congregation Bet Chaverim and for pinochle at 7 p.m. every presented at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. will celebrate its annual Wilkinson at (248) 380-7903, or (734) 422-0494. 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland. other Friday - call Rose at (734) Rosemary Kline at (734) 462- The process is open to any inter Sunday, Dec. 13, and 8 p.m. Fri Hanukkah latkefest at 6:30 p.m. 464-3325. SUNDAY LESSONS day, Dec. 18, at Calvary Baptist Friday, Dec. 18, at the Cherry 3770. Join Barbara Clevenger and ested adult including baptized Church, 43065 Joy, between Lil- Hill United Methodist Church in TIC 8TORYTIME MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Church of Today West-Unity at Catholics who have not complet ley and Sheldon, Canton. Canton. There will be a pot luck For children and their parents, Worldwide Marriage 10 a.m. Sundays at Meadow- ed their initiation with First The choral drama will feature dinner with latkas and all the there will be a TLC Storytime on Encounter offers a weekend brook Elementary School, 29200 Communion and/or Confirma the Celebration Choir, soloists fixings, followed by the evening Saturday, Dec. 19, Jan. 16 and experience for married couples to Meadowbrook south of 13 Mile. tion. For more information, call and drama ministry of Calvary Shabbat religious service. For Feb. 20, at Timothy Lutheran improve their communication The church offers youth educa Lorraine Short, pastoral minis Baptist in telling how the more information, call (734) 480- Church, 8820 Wayne Road, skills, learn the value of intima tion and fellowship follows the ter, at (734) 425-4421. innkeeper's wife and one of the 8880. Bet Charverim is a west south of Joy Road, Livonia.. cy and renew their love for each magi discover in their own ways ern Wayne County Jewish con There will be crafts, Christian other Feb. 5-7 and March 19-21 the significance of the newborn gregation that offers monthly stories, snacks and prizes. Tne at the St. John's Family Life "King of the Jews." Shabbat services led by a rabbi, books chosen are for children age Center, 44011 Five Mile Road, 6 women join UM-D sorority 3-10. Reservations aren't neces There will be a separate a religious school and support for Plymouth Township. The regis Six western Wayne County bury and Danielle Voyles of Can life cycle events. sary. For more information, call Christmas party for children tration fee is $50. Call Bill and women were among 16 recently ton, Kerri Klinck of Garden City,. during the 8 p.m. Dec. 18 perfor the church at (734) 427-2290. Carol at (248) 528-2512 or Dan BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST initiated into Delta Phi Epsilon Jennifer Kesler of Livonia and mance, and a nursery will be Bethany Suburban West, a CHILDREN'S PROGRAM and Debbie at (810) 286-5524 or International Sorority at the available at all performances. The Sunday school and week at www.net/detroitAvwme. Jeannie Castillo of Westland. Catholic organization which pro- University of Michigan-Dear Delta Phi Epsilon was founded day school students of Faith THRIFT SHOP born. in 1917 at New York Universi Lutheran Church will present The Thrift Shop sponsored by The women, who successfully WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION The Advent Tree" at 9:45 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of ty's School of Law. There are NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING completed a six-week education Sunday, Dec. 20, at the church, Plymouth has opened its new al stint, represent the excellent now 80 chapters in the United The Wayne County Commission will hold a public hearing on the 30000 Five Mile, Livonia. The location at 494 N. Mill St., one academic and social standards of States with more than 32,000( certification of revenues and appropriated budgetary expenditure Sunday School Choir and Youth adjustments to the FY 1997-98 Appropriation Ordinance as follows: block north of Plymouth Road, the sorority. initiated members. UM-D's 1. Certification of additional General Fund Tax Revenues for FY 1997-98 The new members include Alpha Mu chapter was founded totaling $37,400,000 and an accompanying budget adjustment to Melissa Carabott, Kate Kings in 1989. appropriate $37,400,000 in the General Fund and to certify $18,700,000 of revenue and appropriate the same in the Budget Stabilization Fund. WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION 2. Certification of additional General Fund Tax Revenues from various NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING sources for FY 1997-98 totaling $7,900,000 and an accompanying budget adjustment to appropriate $7,900,000 in the General Fund and The Wayne County Commission Permanent Subcommittee on Veterans to certify $5,300,000 of revenue and appropriate the same in the Child Services will hold a public hearing to consider WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION Care Fund and to certify $1,500,000 of revenue and appropriate the An Enrolled Ordinance introduced by Commissioner Beard to establish NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING same in the General Debt Service Fund; guidelines for benefits provided for the relief of indigent Veterans of Wars 3. Transfer of appropriations for FY 1997-98 from the Health Fund and The Wayne County Commission, Committee of the Whole, will hold a public and military expeditions in which the United States has or shall take part. hearing on the following-. the Mental Health Fund appropriation units to other Health Fund (98-88-012) appropriation unit totaling $2,000,000. An Ordinance to provide for smoke-free work environments in public and in accordance with Budget Adjustment Nos. 98-35-180, 38-35-181, and 98- The hearing will be held: private facilities in order to protect the health of all Wayne County 35-182. Wednesday, December 16.1998 residents. The hearing will be held: 10:00 a.m. At its meeting held: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17,1998,10:00 a.m. 600 Randolph St. Room 402 Tuesday, December 15,1998,10:00 a.m. Wayne County Building Wayne County Building Wayne County Commissioner, Hearing Room 402 600 Randolph, Commission Chambers Detroit, Michigan 600 Randolph, Detroit, MI 45226 Detroit, Michigan Copies of the proposed ordinance may be reviewed at the Commission Copies of the above items may be obtained or reviewed at the Commission Copies of the above items may be obtained or reviewed at the Commission Clerk's Office, 406 Wayne County Building, 600 Randolph, Detroit, MI Clerk's Office, 406 Wayne County Building, 6000 Randolph, Detroit, Ml Clerk's Office, 406 Wayne County Building, 600 Randolph, Detroit 48226. 48226.(313)224-0903. (313)224-0903. 48226.(313)224-0903. Publiih: Do«mber 10,1998 PuhlUh: December 10.199S. UMIV Publish: December 10,1998 „„ We Have Come SoFar St. Mary Hospital JLSLx, n d so has women's health care. 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Keep the positive memory of the grieving person: ner is a simple thing for you to friends options. Instead of say difficult time for someone who • Consider not sending or cut your loved one alive. • Do talk about the person do and means a lot to the person ing, "Call me if you need me," has lost a loved one. Each and ting back on your cards this • Don't forget: Anticipation of who died. Grieving individuals who is grieving. Don't assume say, "We can go to dinner Friday every holiday tradition serves as year. It is not necessary to send any holiday is so much worse feel worse if you don't. It makes that others are including them. or I'll make dinner for you. a reminder of happier times. cards, especially to those people than the actual holiday. them feel others didn't care Give them a chance to decide if Cathy Clough, director of you will see over the holidays. "Often after the first year, peo about him or her. they are up to it or not. Which would you prefer?" bereavement services for Arbor You might consider sending a ple in your life may expect you to • Do include them in your hol • Do call your bereaved • Do offer to help them with Hospice, has a few suggestions Christmas letter, sharing your be 'over it,' " Clough added. "We iday card list. In that card, men friends on Christmas morning their Christmas shopping this* that have helped people who are loss and your appreciation of are never over it, but the experi tion their loved one and how he and tell them you're thinking of year or offer to take their young'- grieving cope with the holiday those who are there for you. ence of many bereaved is that them. Bereaved individuals, or she is missed. If you have a children shopping. Grieving indict, season. • Holidays may magnify feel eventually they enjoy the holi picture of that person or a spe even those surrounded by family, Since family get-togethers may ings of loss of a loved one. It is days again. Hold onto to that cial memory, share it. need to know that others care viduals often find it difficult and be extremely difficult, Clough important and natural to experi hope." • Do include your bereaved and are thinking of them on spe overwhelming to go places where' suggests people be honest about ence the sadness that comes. To Clough also has some tips for friends in your family gather cial days. holiday cheer is evident and| their feelings. They should sit block such feelings is unhealthy. friends and family members of ings. Setting extra plates for din H Do give your grieving expected. i down with the family and decide what they want to do for the hol iday season. "Don't set expectations too high for yourself or the day," Clough said. "If you wish things to be the same, you are going to be disappointed. Undertake only $ what each family member is able to handle comfortably." There's no right or wrong way to handle the day. Some people e momen ne our may wish to follow family tradi ts that defi tions; others may choose to change them, Clough said. But what people chose to do the first year doesn't have to be done the next. The more you try to make it /, the same as it was before, the hves don't tak e place on th more obvious your loved one's absence will be," Clough said. Other things people can do: • Keep in mind the feelings of your children or other family members. Try to make the holi day season as joyous as possible grand stage of public view for them. '. • Be careful of "shoulds." It is better to do what is most helpful for you and your family. If a situ ation looks especially difficult over the holidays, try not to get involved. • Set limits. Realize that it isn't going to be easy. Doing the but rather in the warmth and things that are very special and important to you. Do the best you can. • Once you have decided how you and your family will handle the holidays, let friends and rela tives know. '. • Emotionally, physically and love ofth e place we ca ill ome. psychologically, the holidays are draining. You need every bit of strength, so try to get enough Seat. j • One possibility for the first year may be to visit relatives or friends or even go away on vaca tion. Planning, packing and the like keeps your mind somewhat off the holiday and you share the time in a different and, hopeful ly, less painful setting. If you feel you need to be home on Christ mas Day, make plans to leave Gibson holds annual girls' conference j Gibson School for the Gifted in Kedford is holding a special con ference specifically designed for girls ages 9-13. > The school's Third Annual Conference for Girls will be 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. i6, at the school. 12925 Fenton, Bedford. ' Women professionals ropre- enting many different careers ill offer a variety of workshops nd hands-on activities through- ut the day. Each girl will be ble to participate in four work- ihops. i Dr. Alexa Canady. renowned pediatric neurosurgeon from Children's Hospital of Michigan, v\U present the opening Jem arks > Participants are nsked to bring a significant adult with them to |he conference The adults - par |nt, guardian nr other significant berson in the girl's life will ttend concurrent workshops to earn effective support tech ftiques Jl All workshops will locus on trategies to help girls mnkr the est of their potential and keep heir options oppn for the future The cost is $7 per person and eludes lunch rind refreshment re-registration is required due o limited seating. To register or or more information, call the chool nt (3 1.11 .r>37 Mfi«8 michcon Food a natural part of your world for thought, read Taste *10* TheOburver & Eccentric/ T"URSDAV, DECEMBER 10,1998 mm^mtmi lances Historical museum to hold workshops The Detroit Historical Muse holiday decoration to take home, um is providing children and food and toys of the past. their families the opportunity to Advance registration is learn and have fun at workshops required and regular admission this holiday season. fees - $3 for adults, $1.50 fort Two toy train family work senior citizens and children ages Regular retail prices shops will be held at 11 a.m. and 12-18 and free for those under Excludes special purchases 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the age 12 - apply. Reservations can museum, Woodward at Kirby in be made by calling Amy DeWys- Detroit's Cultural Center. The VanHecke at (313) 833-9720. cost is $12 per child. Parents and The Children's Hanukkah children will enjoy a brief talk Family Workshop will be 1-3 about trains and model train his p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. It will tory and tour the Glancy TrainB feature films, a discussion of the New shipments and the new Frontiers to Facto traditions and meaning of "The ries exhibits before making their Festival of Lights," the chance to own toy train car to take home. play games with the dreidel and arriving every day! At 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, the opportunity to make gifts to there will be an Old-Fashioned take home. Refreshments also Come in and see our great selection Christmas Family Workshop, will be served. also coating $12 per child. Partic This special workshop is for of home appliances, all at terrific iow ipants will earn about the roles children ages 5-10. There is no of women and girls in the house fee for the program, but advance prices. You're sure to find just what hold a century ago as families registration is required and reg-; prepared for the holidays. The ular admission fees apply. you've been looking for, from washers workshop will include making a and dryers to refrigerators and more! Hudson's from page B3 Bring this ad in and get an day castle and a big tree, all • 'I can remember it decked out. Santa stepped onto being so lit up. It was Additional 20 off the overhang to greet the crowd. Purchase Qood thru 12-13-98 just mesmerizing to me Void if copied Of transferred end where prohibited by lew. Any Something magical other use constitutes fraud. One coupon per purchase or customer. as a child, and I'll never Coupon must be presented it time of puohese end aperies to Spietz recalled something else forget any of those merchandise purchase only. Reduction taken off total purchase of magical. The Salvation Army $ 100 or more. Offer vaDd in Seer* OuOet Stores. Ceshvaiua 1/20« had bell ringers and small memories.' groups playing music at the vari ous entrances, but, she says, the Cheryl Andrzejewski bells under the overhang had a -remembering Hudson's special resonance, different from the jingling of bells on street cor the memories. SEARS ners. 'People came from everywhere "The sound reverberated; it to Hudson's," she said. "The IQUTIET STORE! was louder than anywhere else," store was always decorated spec she said. tacularly inside and out. I can Andrzejewski took her chil One-ofa V.10O. out-of-carton, discontinued, used, scratched and denied merchandise Items pictured are just a few examples of Ihe hundreds of great values remember it being so lit up. It Merchandise shown is representational only. Actual merchandise varies try store dren in the early 1980s to visit was just mesmerizing to me as a Santa the last year he was at the child, and 111 never forget any of -M4II I I I IIWIIIII- downtown store, but it had those memories." SEARS WAREHOUSE OUTLET C 4 O R R changed by then. 12001 SEARS AVE. s Open 7 Pays "You just had breakfast or Neither will the rest of metro LIVONIA A lunch with Santa, and they got Detroit's grownup children. i Mon.&Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Historian and author Virginia 1 MILE WEST OF MIDDLEBELT OFF PLYMOUTH RD § Tuee., Wed., Thurs. & bat. 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. to sit on his lap. But they didn't PHONE: 422-5700 get that thrill of going through Bailey Parker has a bachelor's PLrwoyTHHO Now more ways to buy at Sears L Sunday 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. all the floors because the store degree in history and a master's SEARS didn't do it any more." degree in historic preservation. • PREVIOUSLY SELECTED MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED The store may be gone, but not She lives in Canton Township. THE ^ AufHORiTY Hurry In! Lowest Prices of the Year -M*MMM Thursday. Friday aad Saturday oaly! Mm>^ ire f%r MSS» ;ti^ ^if rf :XJ 'I K '**>?•? 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Reductions TAYlORi (714) 1740»$ HifctnetriBlstor. 1 mmmmmmmmm m pn ***m r^m^rwmn^w w*t* p.w *. • »*"P" T/ie Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 Bil CLASS REUNIONS /4s space permits, the Observer OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PLYMOUTH CANTON or (248) 349-1331 Class of 1989 Class of 1979 & Eccentric Newspapers print, Class of 1980 Class of 1979 ROCHESTER ADAMS Aug. 28 at Arnaldo's Banquet Is planning a reunion. without charge, announcements A reunion is planned for Dec. 26. Aug. 7 at the Holiday Inn-West Center, Riverview. (248)674-3946 of class reunions. Send the Class of 1989 (202) 546-4377 or in Livonia. June 5 at the River Crest in (248) 360-7004, press 6 Information to Reunions, Observ[email protected]; (734) 455-5475 (734) 397-8766 or www.reunion- er & Eccentric Newspapers, Rochester Hills. Cost is $50 per WALLED LAKE CENTRAL WAYNE [email protected]; or work s.com person. Class of 1979 Class of 1950 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia [email protected] 48150. Please Include the date REDFORD UNION (248) 393-1151, (248) 969-8313, A reunion is planned for July 24. Is looking for classmates for its of the reunion and the first and PLYMOUTH Class of 1979 (248) 852 8744 or (248) 952-0444 (248) 363-8211 or (248) 366-3337 50th class reunion. last name of at least one con Class of 1969 Aug. 28 at the Novi Hilton Hotel, ROCHESTER ADAMS WALLED LAKE WESTERN (734) 428-9379 or (734) 721-8036 tact person, -and a telephone Aug. 6*8 at the Novi Hilton Novi. Class of 1979 Class of 1979 WAYNE MEMORIAL number. Hotel, Novi. (313) 592-8537or (734)4160807 Aug. 7 at the Somerset Inn, Aug. 14 at DoubleTree Guest Class of 1983 (248) 446-1028 or Class of 1949 Troy. Sept. 26 at Roma's of Garden •MMINOHAM GROVES Suites, Southfield. [email protected], or (734) Is planning a reunion for (248) 366-9493, press H6 (248) 366-9493, press #i City. Class of 1969 420-3811 [email protected] September 1999. (248)360-7004, press 1 A reunion is planned for July 17 (313) 937-9329 or (734) 427-4208 TRENTON WATERFORD and a reunion picnic for July 18. (248) 737-1398 or [email protected] BISHOP BORGESS Class of 1989 A reunion is planned for August 1999 (313) 271-3050, Ext. 189 (days), ONE DAY ONLY! WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 (248) 552-8020 (days), or (248) 723-1907 CHERRY HILL DOORS OPEN 9AM Class of 1983 Reunion and alumni family pic nic is planned for August. (734) 729-6783 COME IN AND PICK UP YOUR DEARBORN FORDSON Class of 1989 Aug. 14 at Hawthorne Valley Country Club, Westland. FREEHO IDA ORNAMENT (248) 366-9493, press #8 DETROIT CENTRAL January-June classes of 1944 $ May 23 at the Hotel Baronette, Novi. AND GET A 5 COUPON Marcia Pollock, 29393 Laurel Woods Drive, No. 201, Southfield GOOD TOWARDS ONE RETAIL PURCHASE OF 48034 DETROIT COO LEY $25 OR MORE AT ANY JCPENNEY STORE Class of 1950 A reunion is being planned. (313) 421-3150 or (734) 525-2503 DETROIT PERSHING Classes of 1949-53 Are planning a reunion. (248) 471-5609 or P.O. Box 530- 244, Livonia 48153-0244 DETROIT REDFORD Class of 1949 May 15 at Plum Hollow Country Club. (248) 476-4957 or (248) 644-7540 Class of 1949 A reunion is planned for May 15. (248) 476-4957or (248) 644-7540 DETROIT SOUTHEASTERN Class of 1959 A reunion is planned for Sept. 25. (313) 884-1243 DETROIT WESTERN Class of 1949 Is planning a reunion. (313)274-3214 GARDEN CITY WEST Class of 1968 A reunion is planned for Septem ber 1999. (517) 522-4893, (734) 213-4350 or (248) 486-5170 HENRY FORD TRADE Class of 1949 A reunion is planned for June 1999. (313) 565-2392 or (734) 261-8546 HIGHLAND PARK Class of 1969 Is planning a reunion. (313) 864-5943, (313) 583-5418 or (313) 867-3201 LADYWOOD Class of 1988 March 13 at the Italian-Ameri- can Club of Livonia. (313) 255-8078 UVONIA BENTLEY Class of 1964 July 24 at the Holiday, Laurel Park, Livonia. (734) 416-5993 or [email protected] UVONIA FRANKUN Class of 1979 Aug. 7 at the DoubleTree Suites. Southfield. (248) 366-9493. press #.3 NORTH FARMINQTON Oct. 2 at the Double Tree Suites, Southfield. (248) 360- 7004. press 2 NORTHVIUJE Class of 1979 July 10 at Italian America Club. Livonia. (800) 677-7800 or by e-mail at [email protected] Arbor Hospice ....., :--:'KArj,'^'j/i^;- p.y- ... J Jpp^lfujjjjJi^ Tiiij'n;\hi - iJ J j/ii-y J vJ J/"' support group JiJjjJ i'jlUJ/ aids widowed JCRannoy CV-\j-ic--*i j'.l-'tN* *S\ irc'ii \»M Kr ft*"^-»>* vr»«n Arbor Hospice hap a group for frwo.r< rc'*« 1- **€>.** P-xr^d *"»3 S.-1* >'<*£ WrrK».\*w i • O'ift i ( (Vr4»y ( O >'•. tni n \s-. 'i-c \- A"N-wt i*v% r^- *irV, '"•'. !*---*•<- v#* •' \ Oung widows and widowers who n*qvi*t [V*c»t r»H#ct of*»rv>g p*w-** *^f are under ago 46 rv>1 KJIV» rt«u'1*d tn ICttiaf »*!** -a* L- * '*VJ C.v rv< Irmeets at 7 p.m. the first and l ,V "•• •tilav f^v ?* .e~ f-t<. I. -P-'A «<* •<'•'••' third Tuesday of the month at IVfi r*"i*3*v •">" 'fy***.*• : *.».',->j<; --• '»>; '* i« ? ft the First United Methodist m» •• k>*1r* ',{W -V (Vrr«. ' -'>1 ' B12* The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 ANNIVERSARIES r/li)© is the former Elenor Schneider. Make yourself at home Kenny They have 10 children - Kevin Raymond and Elenor Kenny and wife Claudia of Holly, Karen Sr. of Lake City, Mich,, recently Dei. and husband Tim of with At Home celebrated their 50th wedding Brighton, Joseph and wife .Anne anniversary by renewing their of Plymouth, Carol Selleck and vows at St. Edith Catholic husband Ronald of Livonia, Church in Livonia and a dinner Eileen Kenny and husband Matt SATURDAY-DEC, 12 reception, hosted by their chil Schneider of Westland, Maureen dren, at Hawthorne Valley Kenny of Dearborn, Shawn of 8 am to 11 am only! Country Club in Westland. Cadillac, Ray Jr. and wife Jea- The couple met at the Third nine of Westland, Timothy and Order of St. Francis in Detroit. wife Joy of Detroit and Terry of They were married at St. Dearborn. Alphonsus Catholic Church in They also have 13 grandchil Dearborn on Sept. 25, 1948. She dren. Catholic Church in London, McQuesten Ontario, Canada. She is the for Richard and Jean McQuesten mer Jean Smith. of Livonia celebrated their 50th They have four children - the wedding anniversary with family Rev. Mark of Norway, Mich., and friends at a reception at the Gail of London, Ontario, Janice Scotsdale Apartments clubhouse in Westland on Oct. 30. of .Westland and Kurt of Miami, They also renewed their vows Fla. - and nine grandchildren. n on Nov. 1 at St. Genevieve Retired four years, he was a 'Second item must be ^m ^^mm^^ ' ftere is no Umit to the number traffic manager for Don Cartage equal or lesser value! ^^ mK^KKttm otitems purchased on a Hot basis. / Catholic Church in Livonia. ^. ' Lirtf tCowon pet customer. Coupon nv/rot be used nttity other o/lit.Coptea coupon ootxcepM / Their son, the Rev. Mark Co. for 24 years. She is a home- McQuesten, officiated. maker. The couple exchanged vows on Their hobbies include dancing, ' """"^ Oct. 30, 1948, at St. Mary bowling and travel. Cooppnmaynot be used with any other offer. Copies ot coupon not accepted. Coupon may not be used on any previous purchase. f$B&$f&GS&&B!3!853Bimm&ammMimBffl8} Jacobs Richard and wife Liz of Westland's Best Kept Secret is Out ^ Belleville. They also have five Frank and Ginger Jacobs of Moran, Mich., formerly of Livo grandchildren. A First-Class Retirement Is Here and Affordable nia, celebrated their 60th wed He retired from the Ford • Large, Stylish Apts. ding anniversary at a dinner and Motor Co. Rouge plant after 40 show at the Detroit Opera years in supervision and was • 24'Hi. Emergency System House. active in the Knights of Colum p#v • 3 Meals dally The couple exchanged vows on bus in Livonia. She also worked • Transportation Oct. 8, 1938, at Our Lady Queen for Ford before becoming a r -s.-'Sjr ife-*..* ^ of Angels Church in Detroit. She • Social Director homemaker. is the former Ginger Dybas. r • Complete Activities Program They enjoy bowling and are ^M \iA The couple has four married J .«weekly Linen SL children - Eileen Urick and hus members of St. Michael's Parish $ band Michael of Livonia, Ronald in Livonia, where they lived for Housekeeping and wife Laurie of Grosse He, 35 years. They also enjoy travel '•"a* *s~* • Call Today for a Personal Donna Yergler and husband ing and quality time with their Tour or More Information Kary of Laguna Hills, Calif., and grandchildren. (734)451-1155 Thomas The Thomases exchanged vows on Oct. 30, 1948, at the same r . *, Wayne and Phyllis Thomas of • V '- ' \ § Discover the Retirement You've Always Dreamed About... j Westland celebrated their 50th church. She is the former Phyllis : wedding anniversary by repeat Horchem. i. % , 0WMH* ing their vows on Oct. 24 at the He retired in 1987 from the #. V •••• t Plus/ First Baptist Church of Garden Ford Motor Co.'s Livonia Trans City. Save $1,000 Onsite Personal mission Plant. She was a dental The ceremony was followed by on Your Care and Health assistant for Dr. Francis refreshments on the lower level ,/4 \ r1st Month's Rent Services of the church. Schmitt. Their hobbies include collect ing stamps, coins, post cards and 37501 Joy Road, Westland, Michigan 48185 antiques. .-.-=^-- TiWfl Also Featuring Communities in Nov/, Farmington Hills, and Adrian yaBjaafiiaaaiaBfafBiaBraraiBfiiaft^ ^. \ 1> ... you re Hie Federal Reserve Here's how to set Chairman has Burke indigestion again? some quick relief. Jerry and June Burke of Red- ford celebrated their 50th wed ding anniversary by gathering with family members for Mass at How's the'market .*>'j-n:-.;-^--j*-'!H-? St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic 8 MONTH CO si Church and dinner at going to react Hawthorne Gardens. The couple exchanged vows on Oct. 9, 1948, to that?" at St. Theresa Church in Detroit. She is the former June Berry. The couple has four children - Kevin and Diane, both of Livo nia, and Sue and Michael, both Relax... while your \ a stable, short- of Redford. 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Tho daughter of Helen and v \-#-, j- *•(?.,-* \ V-V •'•i - Samuel Hassen of Dearborn Heights, sho is employed by the Livonia Public School District. 'IIMEWIfbl »hJi^Ai^ ->- riHMMMMfeiMMl|ttiii|_|U|_iaa|^MMMjMM_^_MiiMMiAato iMMHfeMMHW mmmmm»VWW inpyvi *^ww^**mmw W^*w*m 'f "'P WW '^~^^r •w WlM($)bmm INSIDE: Prep wrestling, C3 Top swimmers, C6 L/W Page 1, Section C Brad Emons. Editor 734 953 2X23 on the web: http://obscrveroccentric.coin Thursday. December 10. 1998 •"•-' '• j . i; V • .1 ;i .1 OBSERVER SPORTS What an SCENE Malewski All-America Garden City overcomes Franklin in 4 OTs, 70-65 Madonna University sophomore BVBRADEMONS middle hitter Brandy Malewski (Red- STAFF WRif ER • BOYS BASKETBALL ford Thurston) was recenfty named [email protected] ^^MHMawwa^Baaa^BMB-A'^^MO"* NAIA second-team All-America after The Observerland bdys basketball leading the Lady Crusaders to a 44-7 seventh-year coach Greg Williamson season started with a bang Tuesday. season. said. "I thought we were in control a Make that a Hudson's style implo Malewski, who led Madonna to a majority of the time, but then they sion. 12-0 regular season record in the (Franklin) would make a great play. Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Confer Garden City needed four overtimes "I tried to tell them we were in con ence and a WHAC championship, to subdue host Livonia Franklin, 70-65, trol and had to stay in control. We just recorded 589 kills (3.25 per game) and as the two teams filled the void left by needed to play and not hang our a .403 hitting percentage. the NBA lockout by going a total of 48 heads." minutes. She also led the team in all blocking Ironically, Franklin led throughout Franklin trailed in each of the first categories, including 112 solo blocks, the game, but couldn't close the deal in three overtimes, but each time out 355 assist-blocks and 2.58 blocks per the final period. forced an extra four-minute session by game. The Patriots led 22-18 at halftime making clutch shots. and 37-34 after three quarters. GC, however, absorbed the blows, Webb's basket for Garden City with Scholar-athletes hailed outscoring the Patriots 9-4 in the final 1:47 remaining in regulation tied the OT to finally settle the score. game at 41-all. • Senior Rayna Vert (Flint Car- "We've worked our tails off in prac Both teams shot poorly in the final men-Ainsworth) and junior Deanne tice and we take it seriously and we quarter — Franklin l-for-10 and GC 2- Helsom (Grand Blanc) were both proved it in the third and fourth over for-9. named to the NAIA All-America times," Garden City junior point-guard For the game, GC was 25 of 67 (37.3 Scholar-Athlete team in women's vol Brian Harnos said. "It was exciting. We percent) and the Patriots 23 of 64 (35.9 leyball. had great crowd support. It was like percent). Vert, an outside hitter majoring in being at home." The Cougars committed 23 Elementary Education, has main Geoff Beckerleg, a 6-foot-5 senior for turnovers, while Franklin made 28. tained a 3.62 cumulative grade-point ward, led the Cougars with 20 points. "We had our chances in the fourth average. She was also named first- Jess Webb came off the bench to score quarter to get it up to 10, but then we team All-WHAC and All-Great Lakes nine, while Harnos and Robert Hudson made some turnovers, a couple of bad Region after finishing second on the each contributed eight. decisions and they (Garden City) came team with 2.53 per game. Vert also "We were in a stall and we had to back and scored," Robinson said. "We led the Crusaders in digs with 528. keep the ball moving and not stand had our chances, but we just didn't exe Helsom, a setter majoring in Com around," said the 5-10 Harnos, who cute when we had the four-point lead. munications, carries a 3.5 GPA. She was making his varsity debut. "We did We gave them too many opportunities averaged better than 11 assists per a great job of that and we were able to to win. game and led Madonna with 79 ser come back and play some pretty good "And down the stretch we had guys vice aces en route to second-team All- defense. We knew what we were doing tired and guys playing out of position." WHAC honors. because we had practiced these situa The big discrepancy came at the free • In women's soccer, Madonna tions — being four points up and four throw line. junior midfielder Vimbai Tsodzo (Zim points behind." GC made 17 of 37 (45.9 percent) and babwe) and junior forward Angie Jason Burke was Franklin's top scor Franklin 13 of 19 (68.4 percent). Negri (Flint Powers) both made the er with 21 points. His shots with 31.7 ""We had some guys who logged some NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete and 14 seconds, respectively, forced the heavy minutes," Williamson said. "Jeff Team. second and fourth overtimes. (Beckerleg) did a good job of getting the Zsodzo, majoring in Dietetics, car Brendan Quigley chipped in with 11 jump balls to start the overtimes. ries a 3.66 GPA. She played in all points, while Dustin Kuras added nine "And Brian (Harnos) handled the games for the Crusaders. before going down late in the fourth ball and took charge. He (Harnos) had Negri, majoring in Nursing, sports quarter after being submarined.going a good summer and shows good leader a 3.57 GAP. She tallied one assists to the basket. ship qualities." and played in all 16 games. "It's tough when you lose two of your Despite loss, Robinson called the four All-America Scholar-Athletes must best players (Kuras, then point-guard overtime affair "a learning experience." be at least a junior and have a cumu Derek Schema to fouls)," Franklin "One of our goals is to improve every lative GPA of 3.5 or better. coach Dan Robinson said. "The no-call game and learn from our mistakes," he on Dustin was a big one.'' said. Schema, a junior who set up many of Williamson also praised the Patriots' Glenn grads sparkle Franklin's hoops with his pinpoint effort in defeat. Six former Westiand John Glenn passing, stunned GC when he nailed a "Franklin played hard and they're High gridders combined to win their three-pointer two steps behind the top well coached," he said. "They're a STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWUT division, Nov. 28-29, in the Budweiser of the key — at the buzzer — to force a young team just like us." Go-Deep 4-on-4 Flag Football Tourna third OT" Blurred vision: Garden City guard Brian Harnos (middle) tries to Both teams return to action Friday ment held in Canton, Ohio. "I don't think I've ever been in a four- pass through Franklin defenders Brendan Quigley (left) and — Franklin at Dearborn and Garden The team of Brian Morrison, Matt overtime game, maybe a three," GC Jason Micallef. City at Dearborn Heights Crestwood. Howton, Lou Hartwig, Bernie Toby, Matt Griglio and Todd Viccelli outscored their opponents 166-23 en route to a 6-0 record. They defeated Glory of Ohio in the Another OT game: Chiefs nip Wayne championship final,28-7 . BY RICHARD L. SHOOK Canton got the ball back on a STAFF WRITKR turnover and missed a shot. But Collegiate notes Samulski skiied at just the right time As first games go, it was a first • Despite a game-high 27 points and tipped the ball off the palm of his Saturday from senior forward Tony game. left hand. It nestled softly into the bas Goins (Westiand John Glenn), host Plymouth Canton struggled past ket to break the tie. ragged Wayne Memorial, 55-53, on Wayne State University dropped its Wayne's three-point attempt as time Scott Samulski's tip-in with 12 seconds first men's basketball game of the expired was off the mark. left in overtime Tuesday night to get season to Great Lakes Intercollegiate "We did a great job of making plays Athletic Conference foe Northern the boys basketball season started for both teams. when we had to." Young said, "and we Michigan, 71-63. really picked up our defense down the The Chiefs and Zebras both had The loss dropped the Tartars, stretch." ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division II, to moments of quality play as they began Wayne's three-guard offense and 6-1 and 3-1. NMU is 5-2 and 2-1. their annual searches for a team iden 1 tity. pressure defense led to an 18-12 third • Siena Heights sophomore for quarter that contributed nearly put "We made a million mistakes," coach ward Nicole Tobin (Livonia Steven Canton out of the game. The Zebras Chuck Henry of Wayne said, "and he son) was recently named team MVP, led, 36-27, at one point. All-Great Lakes Region and NAIA (Coach Dan Young of Canton) probably "We're small." Henry said, "so we honorable mention All-America in felt his kids did, too." have to he a perimeter-oriented team. women's soccer. Both tennis had the game "won" at We have to he to give ourselves a various points but it took a buzzer- fB Kalamazoo College freshman full chance to win." back Stacey Nastase, who helped heater of at least 32 feet by Canton The Zebras tried putting thqir two the women's soccer team of an 18-3 junior Jim Reddy to aond the contest bigger players on the perimeter and record, was named third-team NCAA into overtime. cutting the guards underneath late in Division III All-Great Lakes Region. Taron Smith's pair of free throws with H> seconds to play in regulation the game but that didn't net much. gave Wayne a 51-46 lead. Wayne was head, 15-11. after the Youth hockey champions Reddv made two free throws with first period but trailed, 23-21 at half- eight seconds left to pull the Chiefs op time Canton got back into the game The new Arctic Pond Arena Bantam with an H-3 run to end the third quar A travel hockey team recently cap to 51-4H. The Zebras missed the front end of a 1-and-l with five seconds left ter and ran off nine points in a row tured the Regional Silver Sticks Tour after the Zebras were up 4.V37 nament held in Midland. and Canton called a quick timeout. The Chiefs inbounded the ball to Joe Nathan Wade had 16 points to lead The three-day tournament ended in seven Wayne seniors llary Johnson victory for the Penguins on Dec. 6 Cortellini. who drove to the top of the key and dished oft" to Reddy when met scored 10, Mike Zielmski eight, Robert with a 6-0 shutout over the Traverse Price and Smith scored six apiece City Hawks. by two Zebras Roddy's shot was in the Waidmnn scored 10 of his points in Toam members include: Ryan nir when the buzzer sounded and it went through the rim like being pulled the second quarter and did :i nice ji.S of Droze, Mike Dugan, James Kerbawy, setting screens Six other Chiefs scored Justin Mncdel, Jamey Messcr, Brent by a string Smith knocked in a shot from the between four and seven points each Newstcd, Jonnthon O'Neill, Nathan "We passed the ball better," Young Pavach, Mike Rini, Tom Sculthorpe, right baseline at 2:27 of overtime to start Wayne out with a 53-51 lead but said, "and 1 was pleased with the dit Adam Staber, Chris Stevens, Nick ferent people scoring " Strauch, Rob Thomas, Mike Tyrna the Zebras, who turned the hall 11 Canton got some mileage out of and Ryan Wischmeyer. times after holding a 45-37 lead with offensive and defensive C2(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ Tl^D^y; I)BCK*|8eR 10,1998 •''•""".i 't::.:v: . ''i 'in. i'i": i'•']'•'•;;,• :''•' 'iM'i'i^' ' )• iji " a\ .' ' 1 ;J 'f V : J 1* - Eagle Kfckoff « WA, &30* MO **i, Huron vattty « ML* Tat*., «*»**> SI. A4«ft» at CtWW*****. 7 pJ»< A strong defensive effort com -Afl»»wtetUi*.ilN#twH^t»l»< bined with solid shooting pro ' R«dfor4lrf*mi*CtwrchW,7pjn pelled AladonflaUniversity's FranMIn lit Qtatwm. 7 p.m. women's basketball team to an ForOMft it 5t*v«uan. 7 p.m, easy 96-60 triumph over the Col The losses left Madonna with a Wayne at John Qitnn, 7 pjn. lege of Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) 2-7 record. Transylvania is 4*2;. Garden Crty at Crtatwood. 7 ».m. in its second game at the Hamp West Virginia is 8-3. SWtjOnfor Taylor Truroan «< TtmrM.cn, 7 p.m. ton Inn-C6ncordia College Clas Against Transylvania, Madon A.A. Huron* 5«»««nT 7 .-ViU8$^pledges of $300 or more wilt receive an Showdown - safe and exciting zbooUnq skill qavt ^Uto'gr&pKed photo plaque by one of the Red that tests and enhance shooting accuracy. Wing'sefThe top four individuals who raise the most Shut Out - a virtual reality goalie game that ai'c-ws (ri donations will receive a special autographed aspiring goal tenders the opportunity to "suit up JRed Wing memorabilia. and step between the pipes" to challenge oppovrq For those Who want to participate please shooters. complete the donor sheet, collect donations in advance and submit them to the foundation. Early registrants will rccrive ice time preferences. Donations can still be accepted after one has registered, just bring the additional sftinds on February 4th. . ' •*MjhU tifrte we are unable to list celebrity skaters. i'* jSjrJorjiordri by The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers mm$^ am-2 pm <1¾¾^, \. ^ - Plymouth >HiX/v-'-vK: (•• i I n The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 (LW)C3 •»"JP"l(Pipiilll,<^HiWii w.gjwry'i HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING ROUNDUP im to urn *m*#* Qtwcwrtwtf byfouc are * coeefee*, I** pamt Trojans earn 4th in Rouge tourney • .MB ftoataiifc. tafta^i^fe1. Jt'-jfci^.lila^. ff?v/WpV PJa^PJl^ P^i%WW^^M|^W 'JPpPffHWB^• • ^^¾^^ j^^j^pij^Pi.fllflWp^^^^p^pJiSyv'j^^W'^TWBr' , CtwrchHI), Mm Cftrtt* (Ba4fartJ Livonia Clarenceville, buoyed (189), a 7-3 winner over Mike Sixth-places went to freshman WAYNE MEMORIAL 42 \Mm), to*ct**a iQmme**} ft. GaafcAaateatf IfcaaliiMtiinlilNt by two individual firsts, made a Farrar of Riverview; and junior Tom Vandenbosche (215), senior WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 35 h *Kl Bob Uaraav |U»»*t» .«***»> strong showing Saturday in the Josh Rose (heavyweight), who Steve Vasiloff (125), junior Steve Dec. 3 at Wayne 17-team River Rouge Invitation •oft). beat Mike Gaffke of Livonia Abar (160), junior Tom Allen 103 pounds: Carlos Gammons (WJG) ?*lm*H*k ilmimi. 4. Jkew* irVy al wrestling tournament. Churchill, 8-0. (171) and senior Jeff Sinning dec. Rob Ochalek, 17-2; 112: Mike Sterling Heights, Woodhaven (189) — all finished 3-2 with Kassabri (WM) dec. Jesse Purdon, 12-2; /^^•y^.f l^f-f^X^'Mi^^l^i Juniors Dan Tondreau (112) (IISM^I -m, MP i.^Qaf .\nmpnnj^ . and Garden City garnered the and Matt Wiehl (145) took fourth Abar and Sinning recording 119: John Gregg (WM) pinned Chris 1. 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(" •' :>• >.-'«. ">— '*€ • I Ce*(C8-F) 27ie Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1998 •<* 1 "'• III Amy McCultough Elizabeth Posvar Jessica Makowskl Erin Downs Katy Ballantlne Kelly Carlln Julie Kern Llndsl McErlean Undsay Fetters Farmlngton Hills Mercy Farmlngton Hills Mercy Livonia Stevenson Farmlngton Hills Mercy Uvonla Stevenson Farmlngton Hills Mercy Uvonla Stevenson North Farmlngton Farmlflgtpn Harrison :;v oi State champs rule Observer It was a season featuring lantine was second (379.20). Her placing freshman, finishing 21st. Only ALLOBSERVfR Observerland's two dominant 256.75 points were by far the best six- Stevenson's Ballantlne beat her in dual ••i! teams in girls swimming. One of dive total recorded in Observerland, (HRLS swmmm meet competition, them — Farmington Hills Mercy "Along with being a very talented "April has great talent and potential," 30Ofwtm«Iiy«higr — was good enough to beat all diver," Phill said, 'Katy is a very hard Salenj coach Chuck Olson said. "She has . 1. Mercy (Amy M«Cidl6ugh, Elizabeth. takers at the Class A state worker. We're looking forward to a great the ability and competitive attitude to Posvar, Erin Oowr», Ksfiy C«fcn). championship meet. senior year from her." challenge any diver in the state." • ' 2. Stevenson (LifWkwy Doltn, Marti Elizabeth MacDonald Katie Clark Marti McKenzie 4i/j The Marlins captured the Erin Downs, Farmlngton Hills Mercy, Teri Hanson, Plymouth Canton, 100- McKenzie, Katie Clark, Jessica Farmlngton Hills Mercy Uvonla Stevenson Uvonla Stevenson state title by scoring well in all 100-yard butterfly: Downs is the area's yard butterfly: Hanson, a senior, has qual Makowski). three relays, including a state- best butterfly swimmer. She placed sec ified for the state finals in the 100 fly •*n^jw» nwnpv . record swim in finishing first in ond at state in the event (58.12) after four-straight seasons, making consisten 1. Amy McCullough, Mercy. the 400-yard freestyle. It was being seeded fourth, then helped the cy perhaps her greatest asset. At the ' 2. fclirabeth MecDonaJd, Mercy. apparent Mercy Marlins take second in the 200-yard med WLAA finals. Hanson placed third in the «w*jvu ewnnaBfli nwsevy v was well-pre ley relay. A junior, Downs was first at the fly (1:02.10) and seventh in the 50 free 1. Elizabeth Posvar, Mercy. pared for the Catholic League finals in the 100 butter (26.03). 2. Katie Clerk, Stevenson., state finals — fly (59.28) and was fifth in the 100 back Hanson's best time this season in the 00-yert ft»wtyfc. seven varsity stroke (1:03.92). 100 fly was 1:01.06 in the conference 1. Je&sfca Makowskl, Steveftsori. . records fell en "A brave heart is a powerful weapon." meet preliminaries. She placed 17th in 2. Marti McKenzie, Stevenson; route to the vic said coach Jim Downs. the 100 fly at state in 1:01.23: she also tory. The Mar Kelly Carlln, Farmlngton Hills Mercy, t**«t '• swam in all three Canton relays, includ lins had four 100-yard freestyle: The junior was one of 1. Katy Batlanttne, Stevenson.. ••"•.'• ing the 200 medley relay which set a var swimmers score the area's most versatile swimmers. At 2. April Aqulnto, Sajem. - . V . sity record (1:54.43) in placing 19th. 100-ywtf Iwttetfly Jim Downs in the 200 the state finals, she was good enough to She was Canton's MVP four-straight . 1, Erin Downs, Mercy. . • .t Terl Hanson April Aqulnto Kristin Loridas Mercy coach freestyle. finish 12th in the 200 freestyle (1:56.58) years. ' 2. Tsri Hanson, Canton. Plymouth Canton Plymouth Salem Farmlngton Hills Mercy; Such prepa and she swam on all three of the Marlins "She's been very consistent and a 100-ywd frwtyte ration is what relays, which scored. Carlin also placed quality swimmer all four years." said Can 1. Kelly Carlm, Mercy. champions are made of. It also first in both the 500 free (5:19.06) and ton coach Sarah Eubanks. 2. Kristin Lorktee, Mercy. earned Mercy coach Jim Downs the 200 individual medley (2:15.04) at Kristin Loridas, Farmlngton Hills 500-y«r*fre«e*y4e Observerland coach of the year the Catholic League finals. At the Oak Mercy, 100-yard freestyle: The sky is the accolades. land County meet, Carlin was seventh in 1, Julie Kem, Stevenson, • •' limit for Loridas. The freshman placed Mercy, which also extended its the 100 butterfly. 2, Meghan Moceri, Stevenson, seventh in the state in the 200 freestyle string of Catholic League titles, "She showed true dedication day in 200-yert ftvewtyfe ie**jr • (1:56.15) and 14th in the 500 freestyle. wasn't the only team that domi and day out," said Downs. "As she goes, 1. Mercy (Erin Downs, Kristin Lori At the Catholic League finals, she won nated. Livonia Stevenson we go." das, Elizabeth MecDoneW. Kelly Cwlin). the 200 free (2:00.08) and was part of claimed its eighth-consecutive Julie Kern, Livonia Stevenson, 500- 2. Stevenson (Jessica MakowskL three winning relays. Western Lakes Activities Associ yard freestyle: Kern was one of the Spar Mart! McKenzie, Meghan Moceri, Julie "She performed well under pressure ation crown. Between them, tans most valuable swimmers, placing Kem). situations all year," said Downs. 'She Mercy and Stevenson collected fourth in the 500 free at the state meet enjoys being coached." , i". Undsl McEriean, N. farmington. 18 of the 24 all-Observer first (5:00.82). The senior a'so won WLAA Meghan Moceri, Ltvonla Stevenson, 2. Christina Moceri, Ladywood. . Meghan Moceri Christina Moceri Nevra Alver and second team berths, includ championships in the 200 (1:58.55) and 500-yard freestyle: If dedication counts io»r»f< bf-t»uuh» Uvonla Stevenson Uvonla Ladywood North Farmlngton ing all six relays. 500 (5:06.10) freestyle events. for anything. Moceri should be at the top Not to be overlooked are some "Julie has been a state finalist all four 1. Lindsay Fetters, Harrison, of the list. The junior was 12th in the of the outstanding individual years at Stevenson." said Phills. "She • 2. Nevra Alver, North Farmlngton. state in the 50C free (5:15.34). and at performances, such as the first will be greatly missed." the WLAA meet she placed third in the RELAY TEAMS at state by Mercy's Amy McCul- Llndsl McErlean, North Farmlngton, 500 (5:20.43) and fourth in the 200 free Jim Downs, Mercy. lough in the 500-yard free and 100-yard backstroke: If you are in search (2:01.54). the second-place swim at state/i of a talented freshman, look no further. "Meghan is one of Stevenson's hard HonorsWe Aleutian (aWst. be state meet by the Marlins' Erin, McErlean finished seventh in the state in est workers." Phil! said. "We're looking qtiaWlera In tnJMduat eve«rts): Angela Down6. the 100 backstroke (59.38). breaking a forward to making her senior year her Simetkosky, Churchill; Adrienne Doyle, There were plenty of others, of. school record, and she was 15th in the best," Churchill; Julie Kluka, Harrison; Lorissa course, so read on. » 200 IM (2:14.36). She also qualified in Christina Moceri, Uvonla Ladywood, McKay, Salem; Kan Foust, -Salem; Und the 100 breaststroke. 100-yard backstroke: The sophomore say Dolln, Stevenson; DanteUe brysdale, First team At the WLAA finals, McErlean placed broke school records in the 200 freestyle Canton, Amy McCullough, Farmlngton Hills second in the 100 back (1:01.55) and (2:00.7), 200 IM (2:16.45). 100 butter Mercy, 200-yard freestyle: The sopho third in the 200 IM (2:17.58). fly (1:03.30) and 100 backstroke, and more had an outstanding season, winning "She did a lot of great things for us ish; they were second, a point behind she was the first-ever Ladywood swimmer the state title in the 500 freestyle this year," coach Pat Duthie said. "She's Zeeland, going into the final event. to score points at the state meet, plac (4:54.75) and placing second at state in probably one of the easiest athletes I've "This foursome wasn't to be denied," ing eighth in a school record 59.84. She the 200 free (1:52.46). She was also the worked with from a coach standpoint. said Downs. was also second in the Catholic League Oakland County champion in the 200 and ; She's very receptive and picks up new Second team in the 200 IM and in the 100 back. 500-yard freestyle. McCullough holds things quickly." "Christina continues to impress me Farmlngton Hills Mercy's 200-yard medley relay team: ~ Mercy's record In both events, having set Undsay Fetters, Farmlngton Harrison, Elizabeth MacDonald, Farmlngton Hills with her great attitude and willingness to Amy McCullough, Elizabeth Posvar, Erin Downs and ^ them at the state final. At the Catholic : 100-yard breaststroke: Not many swim Mercy, 200-yard freestyle: The sopho put in the extra work to improve t\er League meet, she was first in the 100' mers finish in the top six in two events at more showed she'll be a force for years times," coach Randy Fergusson said. Kelly Carlin. £• free (54.35) and 100 backstroke the state finals. Fetters did, taking fifth to come this season. MacDonald placed Nevra Alver, North Farmlngton, 100- (1:00.80). in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.61) and eighth in the state in the 500 freestyle yard breaststroke: After placing sixth in (5:07.63), ninth in the 200 freestyle 'Her potential is still way out there," sixth in the 200 IM (2:08.89). the state in the breaststroke last year. (1:56.39) and helped the Martins 200 coach Jim Downs said. "She's already a A junior, she also won both events at the senior took 12th this season freestyle relay team to a 10th place fin bona fide state champion in the 500 free the WLAA finals, capturing the 200 IM in (1:08.92). At the WLAA finals. Alver fin ish at the state finals. with two sub-five minute performances 2:12.43 and the 100 breast in 1:09.03. ished second in the 100 breast (1:09.73) this year." "Lindsay has been all-state every year At the Catholic League meet, MacDon and sixth in the 200 IM (2:22.21). Elizabeth Posvar, Farmlngton Hills since she was a freshman," coach Ross ald placed first in the 50 free (25.72) "She swam just as well this year at Mercy, 200-yard Individual medley: On a Bandy said. "She is in a good position to and sixth in the 200 IM (2:23.72). state," North coach Pat Duthie said. team of stars, Posvar was one of the make a run at being state champion next "The good old American work ethic did "The (100 breast) just got a little brightest this year. She finished fifth in year." not disappear," Downs said. 'It lives tougher.' the state in the 200-yard IM (2:07.42) Farmlngton Kills Mercy, 200-yard med within Liz." The longtime coach said Alver A ill be and 100 freestyle (52.26). At the ley relay: The Marlins' team of Amy Katie Clark, Livonia Stevenson, 200- missed next fall. Catholic League meet, which Mercy won, McCullough, Elizabeth Posvar, Erin yard Individual medley: A junior, Clark "Nevra has been outstanding for us," she was first in the 100-yard breast- Downs and Kelly Carlin finished second in was a state qualifier in five events and he added, "She has been a real key for us stroke (1:08.27) and swam on three first- the state In a school-record 1:48.61. she took 10th at the state finals in the the last four years." place relays. She has school records in They also won the Oakland County meet. 100 butterfly (1:00.12). At the WLAA Livonia Stevenson, 200-yard medley Farmlngton Hills Mercy's 200-yard freestyle relay tearm ,: both the IM and 100 free. "Four good efforts produced this sec meet, she won the the 100 fly (1:01.17) relay: The team of Lindsay Dolin. Marti Erin Downs, Kristin Loridas, Elizabeth MacDonald and took second in the 200 IM In all, the junior qualified for seven ond place in the state," Downs said. McKenzie, Katie Clark and Jessica and Kelly Carlin. '", (2:16.44). open events at the state finals. Farmington Hlils Mercy, 200-yard Makowskl won a WLAA championship in "I'm glad she's on our side.' Downs freestyle relay: Erin Downs, Kristin Lon- "She's a very hard worker and a tal the 200 medley (1:53.59) said. das, Elizabeth MacDonald and Kelly Car ent. " said Phills. "I am looking forward to "With three of four girls returning." Jessica Makowskl, Uvonla Stevenson, lin broke Mercy's school record in the a great senior year from her " said Phills. "we're looking forward to 50-yard freestyle: Makowski was one of event when they took 10th at the state^ Marti McKenzie, Livonia Stevenson, some fast swims in 1999." the Western Lakes premier freestyle final (1:40.36). 50-yard freestyle: The senior was a solid Livonia Stevenson, 200-yard freestyle swimmers. The junior never lost a a dual "These people knew that the will to contributor to the Spartans this year. relay: This team, consisting of Jessica meet race in the 50 and was the WLAA achieve was important." coach Jim McKenzie finished fourth in both the 50 Makowskl. Marti McKenzie. Meghan champion In the. 100 freestyle (55.72). Downs said, "but the will to prepare was freestyle (25.70) and 100 breaststroke Moceri and Julie Kern, ended up second She placed second In the 50 at the vital." (1:11.10) at the WLAA championships. at the WLAA championships 1 <\\ 64; It WLAA meet (25,18). Farmlngton Hills Mercy, 400-yard "Stevenson is going to miss the depth was the best time of the season 'ernrded •Jessica really stepped up her training freestyle relay: The Marlins complete a and versatility Marti gave to our pro by the Spartans m this event this year," coach Greg Phill said. "She sweep of our all-Observer relay teams gram." Phills said. Livonia Stevenson, 400-yard freostylo should be a force in the state her senior with Kelly Carlin, Kristin Loridas, Amy April Aqulnto, Plymouth Salom, diving: relay: The Spartans Katie Clark. Meghan year." McCullough and Elizabeth Posvar in the The freshman showed lots of promise this Moceri. Meghan Lesnau and luiie Kem Katy Ballantlne, Livonia Stevenson, 400 free. All this group managed to do fall. She qualified for the regional and swam to a second-place finish M the diving: The Junior capped 8 strong season was win a state title In the event, setting state final meets as well as placing third WLAA meet (3:46 77) The nest time Farmlngton Hills Mercy's 400-yard freestyle relay team> by finishing eighth In the state (330.0 a now state record of 3:31 25. That win at the conference showdown (331 95 Stevenson had m the 40() 'ree ih's sea Kelly Carlin, Kristin Loridas, Amy McCullough and ; points). At state, she was the highest points). In the WLAA championships. Bal- also earned Mercy a first-place team fin son was 342 27 Elizabeth Posvar. Uvonla Stevenson's 400-yard freestyle relay team: Uvonla Stevenson's 200-yard freestyle relay team: Jos Uvonla Stevenson's 200-yard medley relay team: Lind-* Katie Ciarkt Meghan Moceri, Meghan Lesnau and sica Makowskl, Meghan Moceri and Julie Kern mot say Dolin, Katie Clark and Jessica Mahoirshi (not pic 'Jjtlie Rerril pictured: Marti McKenzie). tured Marti McKenzie). I tm+mi—t—tit »lu»W I urn u inmiwwn iMW-'WI .Jl Jlrtrt JI^MWU" ' ^mmtmkim1mlMm% jfc*iNMitf*ii T"^ ^mm^m^mm^mmmtmm •PMMPPM* wmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm ^mtmc & Eccentric* Page 1, Section E Keely Wygonlk, Editor 734 953-2105 on.the web: http://observer-eccentnc.com Thursday. December 10. 1998 THE WEE TO FFERS fRIDAY • . ^1-/ Take note This year's stocking is stuffed with radio station-sponsored holiday concerts. Here's a nice tidy Christmas list to pre pare you for the season. Tickets for all concerts are available at Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (248) 645-6666 or by visiting httpyAvww.ticketmaster.com. "Holiday Hootenanny" SPONSORED BY WPIT-FM (96.3) Oakland Community College features the Goo Goo Dolls, Christian rap Orcliard Ridge Players present Pop music's pers DC Talk, Semisonic, Better Than "Shorts -A Theatrical Potpour Ezra and Edwin McCain, at 8 p.m. Friday, ri," featuring works by Edward Dec. 11, at Cobo Arena, Detroit. Tickets Ablee, Robert Harling, Louis top acts are $15.96 and $25.96 for the all-ages Phillips, Neil Simon and Tom show. For more information, visit Tbpor, 8 p.m. at the Orchard celebrate httpyAvww.planet963.com. Ridge Campus, Orchard Lake "Rockln* for the Hungry" Road at 1-696, Tickets $8 adults, holidays SPONSORED BY ANN ARBOR'S WtQB-FM (102.S) $5 students, available at the features Candlebox, The Hunger and Blue door, or call (248) 471-7667. Plate Special, at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at BY CHRISTINA FUOCO the Michigan Theatre, 603 E. Liberty St., STAFF WRITER Ann Arbor. Tickets are $21.03, $27.50 lim SATURDAY [email protected] ited superfan seating includes afterparty A quarter-filled St. Andrew's Hall looks ticket. For more information, call (734) dank. Stage lighting reveals gum stuck on the 763-TKTS. hard wood floors, the sticky film of spilled drinks, and a thin haze of swirling smoke. "WDRQ Freeie for All" The first of Cheap Trick's three nights at the SPONSORED BY WDRQ-FM (93.1) club were sparsely attended, but Grosse Pointe features 98 Degrees, Ace of Base, Voices of native Gregg Alexander took it as an opportunity Theory, Monifah, L.F.O., Inoj and C Note, to show Detroit why he left home. at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Alexander, singer/songwriter/producer of the pop Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth band New Radicals, ran away from home, as the story St., Royal Oak. The show is sold out. Call goes, about 10 years ago to pursue a music career. After ' (248) 546-7610 for more information. two failed albums, Alexander is finally getting his due. St. Andrew's Hall showed new life the minute his "Holiday Concert for a Cure" scantily clad background singer, former child actress SPONSORED BY WKQI-fM Danielle Brisebois, took the stage reciting lines from the features Bryan Adams and Sixpence None New Radicals sprightly hit "You Only Get What You the Richer at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Give." the Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Alternating between jumping around the stage and stretching out his long arms, the gangly, bald Alexander Fourth St., Royal Oak. The concert, open Join Alabama for a Country seemed at home pounding out a four-song, half-hour set to those 21 and older, is sold out, but Q95 Christmas 8 p.m. at the Palace of that included two renditions of "You Only Get What is conducting on-air contests to win tick Auburri Hills, 2 Championship - You Give." Alexander,..Brisebois and their.five-piece, ets. Visit httpyAvww.q955.com for a com Dr., Auburn Hills. Tickets $24.50, band had all the energy of a veteran pop band play plete line-up. "Net proceeds benefit the (248) 645-6666 or (248) 377- ing to a sold-out arena. Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. 0100. One of Alexander's fondest memories of Detroit is seeing the rock band Almighty Strut open for John Berry and JoDee Messina Cheap Trick. Heading downstairs to the Shelter SPONSORED BY WYCD-FM (99.5) after the set, Alexander was greeted by Cheap perform as part of radio station WYCD- SUNDAY Trick singer Robin Zander. Alexander's career FM (99.5) Christmas show at 8 p.m. had come full circle. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Detroit Opera According to House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. Tickets Alexander, he ran are $25 for the all-ages show. For more away at age 16 information, visit httpyAvww.wycd.com. because he "couldn't take "A Smooth Jazz Christmas" the Grosse with Dave Koz, David Benoit, Brenda Poi nte rs," Stocking photos above Russell and Peter White, begins at 7:30 whom he com p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the State The pares to the A. Returning home: Former atre, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tick cast of "The Grosse Pointer Gregg Alexan Truman Show" ets are $20 and $25 for reserved theater with "an extra der returns to town with his seating. For more information, call (313) $50,000 per year band the New Radicals to 961-5451. in disposable play "The River's Cool Yule St. Dustan's Theatre Guild of "The Night 89X Stole Christmas" income." With his '98" at the Detroit Opera Cranbrook presents "The Sleep SPONSORED BY CIMX-FM (88.7) ing Beauty," 12:30p.m. and 2 parents' blessing, he House on Dec 30. went to California. features performances by Beck, Garbage, p.m. at the playhouse, 400 Lone B. Rare appearance: Swedish Everlast, Placebo and Marcy Playground, Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. "Specifically I told my dad I was running away and he said, 'Fine, be back by September.'" pop stars Ace of Base - from and is emceed by Kid Rock, at 5 p.m. Sun Tickets are $6 per person, call He didn't come back. left, Linn Berggren, Ulf day, Dec. 20, at Joe Louis Arena, 600 Civic (248)644-0527. "I wanted to have some adventures and make rock 'n' roll records and cause Ekberg, Jenny Berggren and Center Dr., Detroit. Tickets are $20.89, some trouble," he said. Jonas Berggren - make a rare $25.89 and $30.89 for the all-ages show. His first album, "Michigan Rain," was recorded under the name Gregg live appearance on Saturday, For more information, visit Alexander for A&M Records in 1990. Dec 12, as part ofWDRQ's httpyAvww.89x.com. "I made an album that came out amongst the hype of grunge that got lost. "Freeze for All" concert at the It didn't make me too bitter or anything. You can't blame yourself if your Royal Oak Music Theatre. "The River's Cool Yule '98" record doesn't get through the myriad of 35,000 records that come out a year," SPONSORED BY CIDR-fM (93.9) said Alexander who splits his time between California, New York City and C. Holiday fete: The Goo Goo features performances by Rusted Root, London. Dolls -from left, drummer New Radicals and Susan Tedeschi, at 8 Two years later, he signed with Epic Records who re-released "Michigan Mike Malinin, p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Detroit Rain," and put out his follow-up "Intoxifornication," which also flopped. guitarist/vocalist Johnny Opera House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. Staying at the home of a friend who was out of town, he tooled around in Rzeznik, and bassist/vocalist Tickets are $22.50 in advance. Visit the recording studio putting to tape "magic moments of a difficult time." Robby Takac - are set to play httpyAvww.theriver939.com for more "When I was done with the songs, I was listening and thinking, 'God. I hope Cobo Arena as part ofWPLT- information. these things get heard by people.' I played it for a few friends and pretty soon FM's "Holiday Hootenanny" Please see STUFFERS, E2 concert on Friday, Dec. 11. THEATER Detroit Symphony Orches tra presents "The Nutcrack 'Resident Alien' visits Jewish Ensemble Theatre er" with Ballet Interna BY KEELY WYGONIK tionale, featuring ballet ':" STAFF WRITER [email protected] On Stage stars from around the WHAT: Jewish Ensemble Theatro presents 'Resident Alien* by Stuart world, and opulent new sets Repeating the magical words "there's no place like home," Spencer . and costumes, Over 86 Dorothy escapes the alien Land of Oz and roturns home to her W'HHRt*: Aaron DeRoy Theatre, lower leVel, Jewish Community Center, young dancers from metro beloved Kansas in "The Wizard of Oz." 6600 W. Maple Road (corner ot Maple and Drake Roads), Weil 8loomfierd WHKNi Continues through Sunday, Jan. 3i Performances 7:30 p.m. Detroit area will also Dorothy always knew her heart and home was in Kansas, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 8* p.m, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Addi-. appear in the production, . but playwright Stuart Spencer, who also grew up in a farming tlonat matinee 2 p.m. Wednosday, Dec. 23. Thund ay-Sunday, Dec. 10: community, felt like an alien. TIOKKTSl »13-123, tafl (248) 788-2900 or http://commnet.org/jot 13 and Dec. 17-20 at.the "I remember being four or five and telling my mother 'wo for more information. Playwright: Stuart Spencer- Detroit Opera House, 1526 ought to move to the city,' and I didn't even know what it • HIOHLIOHT wrote "Resident Alien." Jewish Broadway, Detroit. Tickets was," said Spencer whose play "Resident Alien" is being pre JET will present two special New Year's Eve performances of •Resident . Ensemble Theatre is presenting $16 to $35, call (313) 676- sented by the Jewish Ensemble Theatre through Jan. 3 at the Allen," 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. Aaron DoRoy Theatre on the lower level of the Jewish Com she* $33 pet person includes hors d'oeuvres, champagne, and patty '." the Michigan premiere of his 1111 or (248) 645-6666. favors. Tickets fir the 10 p.m. show $50 per person Includes champagne, work at the Aaron DcRoy The munity Center in West Bloomfield. "We lived outside of a party favors, and breakfast. Call number listed above for reset vMlons/lnfof- matlon atre on the lower level of the Plcnsc see ALIEN, K2 Jewish Community Center. ammtmumm wmmm mmmmm wmmmf^mmm^m pnp mm The Observer Alien from page El Stuffers from page El small town in Wisconsin, there upset by his green skirt. *Vfe baie Ensemble Theatre with "Resi ( dent Alien" • 20 labels were pounding on Joe Louis Arena stage for wasn't even a neighbor nearby. I our feelings about people on used to make up friends as a superficial things like skin color," "It lends a special perspective my door." 89X's festival. Bassist Stefan • 'I made an album to some people's livea,".said Olsdal sees radio station young child." •- ' said Spencer. "I tried to take it to The result ia *Mdybe You've that cam* out "Resident Alien*i8 a play its conclusion, I thought it was Siebert about the play. "It forces Been Brainwashed Too". shows as a way of broadening them to think about some of Placebo's audience. amon£at tflw hype of about what it feels like to be an honest," ' . ' *' '•(MCA), an amalgamation of gran** that got loot. alien - different from everyone In the play, the Alien says their prejudices and touches on pop, R&B, funk and dance. "We're getting across to a else. "It never occurred to me "Nobody else in the entire uni the human experience. It's a "You Get What You Give,- he lot of people who haven't It cHdn't make ma too that this was a universal feel verse ever heard about'this *race' comedy with a hunian touch that 'explained, is a hit because the . heard you. Plus, the radio at?.*' thing, but here you completely , touches on spirituality" ; / • 1 btttar or anything. You ing," said Spencer. "I'm delighted lyrics hit close to home for so lion's gonna play your can't Mama yourself if that others see themselves in it." obsess about it, even though at Jewish Ensemble Theatre and ' many people. records. That's what we're Spencer says the play just "kind the same time you say it's not Meadow Brook Theatre collabo "There's certain aspects of doing this time " he said. your record doesn't of evolved." Michael, and the important." rated on this production. Peter the song that are hitting a gat through the myri Alien, are the main characters. We also divide people into cat Hicks of Meadow Brook designed core, with people's lives. 1 sing Detroit debut "Michael is who I am had I egories according to sexual pref the set, Reid Johnson the light ad of 39,000 records ing, and Brett Rominger the , the lyrics 'Health insurance, The voice of Ace'of Base stayed behind in the town \ grew erence. The Alien doesn't. ' member Ulf Ekberg is being that coma out a year/ up in," said Spencer who left to "Where I come from," he says, sound. rip-off lying/ FDA big bankers "Collaboration is on the • buying/Fake computer crashes gradually drowned out by the Gregg Alexander attend college, and later moved "we take a slightly simpler soun,ds of bongo drums. He's to New York. "No matter who I approach: you find somebody you increase," said Mike Vigilant, dining/Cloning while they're —Singer I songwriter public relations manager for multiplying/ The lyrics of the trying his best to speak loud* write about I put myself in that like, and everything else - well, v position. Writing a play is not you work around it." Meadow Brook Theatre. "Every song cover, a lot pf bases," er into a friend's cell phone one is working hard to build a Alexander explained. but a cold is getting the best always rational." / For Spencer, home is "finding He began by imagining himself where you belong - home is the theatre audience in metro "It touches upon this overall of him. Detroit. We're constantly sharing "I'm on the stage now. Our .as Michael the town crackpot place where'you're centered and feeling of frustration about, "Freeze for All.^ ^- r.' who ; enjoys listening to belong." information and resources." the big machine that society band is performing but they're fVye're pi aiming on doing a For Siebert, who.has been cast singing some other spngsv Beethoven and reading "Resident Alien" is about peo has built around us. The r world toirf next sutomer.Thls ple searching for home, who are in a lot of Meadow Brook The though," Ekberg said with a Kierkegaard. He's divorced and machine known as society. is a toucjji of'SLOW it/eels to be the father of a son, Billy, who is not where they belong. atre productions, working on this The song is saying don't let raspy laugh. They're waiting . performing- in the United Evelyn Orbach, artistic direc production has been a dream for me to finish." /i abducted by aliens as the two go, we have something that States."; -¾¾^^¾^ are walking through the woods tor of Jewish Ensemble Theatre, come true. For him, the message the machine doesn't have - Late last week, Ace of Base Is Ekberg a little nervous at twilight; saw Spencer's play at the of "Resident Alien," is "don't heart, spirit, flesh, tangible performed live on television in. about the tour?^ ^Yoii want to How does Michael explain this Humana Festival of New Ameri sweat the small stuff. Keep it gooey things." London, England. Since the' df> the best you can. It's good to his ex-wife Priscilla? Her hus can PI ay 8 in Louisville, Ky. in simple." release of its third album, to be a little bit nervous and band, Ray, or the Sheriff ? Then March, and helped bring it to the "Resident Alien" features Scott Expanding audience "Cruel Summer" (Arista), have Sorne anta in your stom- there's; the matter of the Alien, Aaron DeRoy Theatre. Screws as Michael, Greg Trza- Ekberg and the rest of Ace of : : : the green man /who stays behind "In a sense it's the lightest skoma as the Alien, Sarab New Radicals is one of more • «i^^ ::'^ •'_ ->=./.-A', .:• :'r.'..-:. Base - siblings Jenny, Linn } for a vacation; Like Michael, the thing we've done," said Orbach. Kamoo as Priscilla, Jim Shanley than 30 bands coming to town The^lbum "Cruel Sumnier" as the Sheriff, John Michael to celebrate Christmas with and Jonas Berggren - have Alien feels like ah outcast on his "It was the funniest thing I'd been running non-stop. marks.thefirflt time the band Manfredi as Ray, and Scott Goci local radio station listeners. planet. ever seen, but it's also about has worked with non:Swe;diflh prejudice, racism and people who as Billy. Alexander's band performs as This month marks the first 'rpr'p^ducer.Sv'-Wi^h/accl^im'e'd'". ."Resident Alien" is a comedy time that the Swedish pop/:; - and a story about friendship feel alienated from society. What Ring in the New Year at the part of "The River's Cool Yule producers Cutfiathier and Joe, happens to one person can hap Jewish Ensemble Theatre. There '98," while Beck, Garbage and group Ace of Base, which has ' with some serious undercur 'Ac£- of; Bake expanded its rents. ^The Alien fits in, Michael pen to any person." « are two special New Year's Eve others play Joe Louis Arena scored hits like "The Sign," - sowndV; with; background "Don't Turn Around" and its : doesn't belong," said Spencer. John Siebert is making his performances. See chart for for "The Night 89X Stole siHgers, which Ekberg refers v'The Alien is surprised people are directing debut at Jewish details. Christmas." cover of Bananarama's "Cruel -; •[ib is "choirs/ and: orchestras. Summer," has toured the^v The Reliance on electronic Last year there were only a United States. handful of holiday shows. Now rn^ic has lifted. there's nary a pop station that "We spent a lot of time in ^iVe worked more with live Michigan Theatre presents musical hasn't gotten involved. (See the States but only in Miami, instruments, live orchestras sidebar for more information.) Chicago and New York. The and choirs. I think we're a lit rest is actually black places tle bit more open-minded for treat for families: 'Babes in Toyland' ; WPLT-FM gets extra points for me. Detroit, I don't have for its diversity at this year's people's ideas. We didn't want the picture for Detroit in front the same old routine. We felt month to pay rent to the sinister "Holiday Hootenanny." Pop of me. I'm very excited to go Start with Old Mother Hub Michigan Theatre, 603 E. Liber superstars the Goo Goo Dolls like Jibw we've done that and bard, Jack and Jill, Bo Peep and ty, downtown Ann Arbor. shoelord, Barnaby Barkwell. there," Ekberg explained. done it all," Ekberg explained. are co-headlining with Chris- Simple Simon, add a black-caped Tickets for this musical for Barkwell is a wicked villain Ace of Base decided to do a villain and a fairy godmother, . tian rockers DC Talk, who J •.;. "Now see we do it in a dif- families with children ages 4^ and raises the rent on the shoe, few radio shows in untouched ; mix in some special effects, lively until now hadn't received air • ferent w^v- The rest of the and older are $10, call (734) 763-. unless Mary agrees to become markets at the suggestion of,' ;. World's w.brk was completely music and dance, add a pinch of play on the station, (see story its record company. So' the' TKTS or (734) 668-8397. his wife, he will throw the Goose inside) - black'. Now;' we started to see good old-fashioned humor, and ; family out on to the.street. Mary Swedish quartet cancelled, a'; that. On:the fourth album you have Victor Herbert's much "Babes in Toyland" takes place English/American androgy- European jaunt and sched agrees, but is later convinced by (due in fall 1999); Which we've loved classic, "Babes in Toyland." in Fairy Tale Land where Moth v Bo Peep to run away to Toyland, ; nous pop act Placebo is a baby uled a handful of sh'owsj '. ear , already started/you wiU h This merry holiday treat, pre er Goose and her daughters, .where "all the toys are magic • band compared to the acts including WDRQ-FM (93.1)¾ ? Mary Contrary Goose and Bo ' with whom it is sharing the the next step." : sented by New York's Theatre- ; and all your dreams come true." works/ USA, will be performed Peep Goose must sell their eggs, Soon, everyone is on the way to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the flowers and sheep's wool each Toyland. 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The Observer & EccentricfVHURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 *£3 Mi^&sm mb$mmi^-/A.£&U* :J-^^ 'i'/iif-v.-c ••: •; J Theater productions designed with children in mind The 1998 holiday theatrical calendar, turing top notch tap dancers from the classical marionettes with music by and times include: Dec. 10, 7 p.m.; Dec. JOMMf/AMAZWM TECHNICOLOR is brimming with musicals and tradi Detroit High 8chool for the Fine and Tchaikovsky. Performance dates and 11, 7 p.m.; Dec. 12, 11 a.m.; Dec. 12, 3 tional productions of many of our old Performing Arts. For gTOup rates and times are Saturday, Dec. 12, 19 and 26 p.m.; and Dec. 13,1 p.m. V The Dearborn Family Theatre will favorites, brought to life by some of the other information please call (313) 535- at 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. and CINDERELLA perform Joseph and the Amazing Tech area's finest children's theaters. 8962 and leave a message. 4 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28 • A musical adaptation of the classic nicolor Dreamcoat at 8 p.m. Dec. 11-13 CINDERELLA ICICLES * tNOWnAKEI and 29at 2 p.m. tale of Cinderella will entertain festive at EdBel Ford High School, 20601 • Members of Paper Bag Productions • The junior actors of the Ridgedale All performances will be held at Pup- audiences this holiday season at the Rotunda Drive, 1.5 mile's west of the children's lunch-theater will perform Players present "Icicles and petARTs new home the Detroit Puppet Marquis Theatre, 135 E. Main Street, Southfield Fwy). Tickets for the show Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic tale Snowflakea" and meals with Santa on Theater, located at 25 East Grand River Northville. Performance dates and are $10 general admission and $9 for Saturdays and Sundays through Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 (between Woodward and Farmer) in times are: Saturdays, Dec. 12, 19, and senior citizens. Group rjates are avail December at the Players Club of Detroit p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. downtown Detroit. 26, and Jan. 2 at 2 p.m.; and Sundays, able. Reservations: (313)561-0599. (3321 E. Jefferson, one mile east of "Icicles and Snowflakes," written by Tickets are $6.50 for adults and $5 for Dec. 13, 20, 27 and Jan. 3 at 2:30 p.m. THE CRJCKIT III AMES SQUARE downtown Detroit). Suzanne Barcewicz, and directed by children. Special holiday family ticket Weekdays performances are Monday • Wild Swan Theater will present the Cost for lunch and the show is $7.50 Barcewicz and her daughter Shauna, packages are available for $20 - includes through Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28, first stage version of George Seldeh's per person. Saturdays, lunch is served tells the tele of three siblings who build two adults and two children. Call (248) 29, 30 and 31. Tfckets to all general per The Cricket in Times Square, in collabo at noon with the play at 1 p.m. and Sun a snowman which comes to life. A vari 557-8599 for tickets. formances are $6.50. ration with Henry Forti Museum. This days, lunch is served at 1 p.m. with a 2 ety of winter characters come to show THE SNOW QUEEN THE SNOW QUEEN tender Newberry Award winning tale of p.m. play performance. Groups rates are the snowman how to have fun. The • Stagecrafters Youth Theatre will • The New Millennium Youth Theatre how the song of a gifted cricket saves available. Call (810) 662-8118. "Heart Misei^ attempts to ruin their fun present five performances of Hans Company production of The Snow the Bellini's newsstand in the subway ONCE UPON A SHOE by melting them. Christian Andersen's classic, The Snow Queen will be performed Dec. 12 and 19 station under Times Square has become • Tinderbox productions present a Tickets are $6.50 and includes the Queen, Dec. 10-13 at the historic Bald at 2 p.m. Tickete are $5, general admis an American classic. holiday musical for the family — Once play, a meal and a visit and gift from win Theatre, 415 South Lafayette, Royal sion or $4 groups of 10 or more. Spon Appropriate for children in grades K- Upon a Shoe. Dec 12 and 18 at 8 p.m. Santa. Reservations are a must. Call Oak. All proceeds from the Dec. 11 per sored by Hudson's, this production of 5, this play will be performed from now and Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Performances will (248) 988-7049. Visa and Mastercard formance will be donated to the Give-A- Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tale until Jan. 2 at the Henry Ford Museum be hosted at The Cathedral Theatre, accepted. Ridgedale Playhouse is at 205 Christmas-Year-Round campaign. was adapted for the stage by Ben Mar and Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Masonic Temple, 500 Temple, Detroit. W. Long Lake between Crooks and Liv- Patrons are also asked to bring a new, tin. Tickets are $6 for children; $8 for adults Tickets are $10 at the door; $8 in ernois in Troy. unwrapped toy to benefit the Salvation Located at 15600 JL Hudson Drive, and can be purchased by calling HV.I- advance. Guest performances by the PUPPETART'S CINDERELLA Army's Toy Drive for needy children. Southfield. Call (248) 552-1225 for infor TKTS or any Ticket Master outlet. For Tinderbox Show Choir, the Tinderbox • PuppetART is bring back its popu All tickets are $5 and all seats are mation. touch tours and audio-description, or for Jazz/Swingers, and FOOTWORK, fea lar performance of Cinderella, featuring reserved. Call (248) 541-6430. Dates group reservations, call (734) 995-0530. Little Women continues to engage audiences alike Students present classic tales "Little Women," based on the • 'Tiffany Bedwell of beloved novel by Louisa May Celebrate the holidays by "A Tale of Two Cities" opens Alcott, runs one more weekend at Garden City was enjoying a night at the the 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 on the the Bonstelle Theater, Wayne delightfully saucy...' ater. Eastern Michigan Uni Hilberry stage, 4743 Cass State University's undergraduate versity is presenting "The Ave., Detroit, and runs in theater. Performances are at 8 Gifts of the Magi," this week rotating repertory until p.m. Friday, Dec 11; 2 p.m. and 8 She needs to temper her per end, and Charles Dickens' "A March 4. Additional perfor p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12; and 2 formances with more subtle Tale of Two Cities," is opening mances 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The Bon manifestations of her much evi Friday at the Hilberry The 12 and 8 p.m. Thursday-Fri stelle is located at 3424 Wood dent talent. atre on the campus of Wayne day, Dec. 17-18. ward in Detroit. For information Gina Lohman of Warren plays State University. Based on the novel by or tickets, call (313) 577-2960. the eldest sister Meg with equal EMU Theatre celebrates the Charles Dickens, the play was Group discounts are available. measures of charm and naivete'. Christmas season with the adapted for the stage by She comfortably conveys both a musical "The Gifts of the Nagle Jackson. BY SUE SUCHYTA Magi." based on stories by O. Tickets are $10$ 17 and can SPECIAL WRITER self-assured oldest sister and a nervous neophyte romantic. Henry, Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11- be purchased by calling the The Bonstelle's production of Tiffany Marie Bedwell of Gar 13 and Saturday-Sunday, Dec. box office (313) 577-2972 the beloved Alcott classic Little den City was delightfully saucy 19-20 at the Sponberg Theatre between the hours of 11 am Women is well-acted and staged. as the impulsive and somewhat on the Ypsilanti campus. and 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. However, its 2.5 hour running spoiled youngest sister Amy. She Performances 8 p.m. Dec. The timeless joys to be time (with two intermissions) perfected the pout and the 11-12 and Dec. 19, and 2:30 found in love and giving are makes it more suitable for adults flounce, accentuated by wonder p.m. Dec. 12-13, and Dec. 19- the focus of this musical adap and older children. ful gold curls and the spirited 20. Tickets are $12 for Friday- tation of "The Gifts of the Set in the 1860s during the demeanor of a young girl on the Saturday performances, and Magi," with book and lyrics b> American Civil War, Little verge of womanhood. $10 for Sunday matinee. Mark St. Germain, music and Women is the story of the spirit Julie Ann Yurconis of Detroit There is a $2 discount for tick lyrics by Randy Courts, in ed March sisters and their opti completed the quartet as the ets purchased more than 30 which six performers bring to mism as they celebrate holidays musically talented sister Beth, minutes in advance, call (734) live the story of newlywedf. and life itself with little material while Diana Clark, herself a 487-1221. Jim and Delia. wealth but the riches of friends mother of five, made her Bon and family. stelle debut as their'mother, The cast of Little Women at the Bonstelle. Theatre. Maribeth Monroe of Fraser affectionately known as Marmee. plays the tomboyish sister Jo, an The costumes were accurate to aspiring novelist and alter-ego the Civil War period and reflect for Alcott herself. Monroe is big ed the limited means of the ger than life, with the expansive March family, while the set, the gestures of the impulsive Jo, and interior of the March home, was Gibraltar A GIFT FOR the loud, eager outbursts of the richly detailed and enhanced the impulsive character. Although a warm atmosphere of the home. ^¾^ TRADE CENTER, WC talented actress, Monroe over A nice touch were the seasonal EVERYONE shadowed the rest of the cast by changes reflected by the foliage constantly being more effusive and falling snow outside the pic OPEN EVERYDAY than the rest. ture window. NOW THRU CHRISTMAS! ON YOUR Tuesday VVCxJnoidj/ Tno'saay Friday Saturday SurviJfV / D*e 7th Dsc 8;n Dec *h D«< lOl*i Dec 1 it* Dec i2ih Dec 1 »7> \ OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPENk LIST! CALL NOW! (248) 745-8668 Opens December 3^ 12-9 12-9 12-9 12-9 12-9 10-9 10-7 1 Monday T^osOsy Wednesday TNjriday FraJay _ S*ru *,i,!l .( Ck.(.<«..l • 14 Pinl U.Fi »'Wl< !>•'•• • PO Iillll • Ait Ailer. Ml 4«I0A 714/010-4410 • l.o.t.i <••> •< I'BIV .til Plr««>ik toJ GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER • EUREKA ROAD & I-75 (EXIT 36) TAYLOR • 734-287-2000 0.1,(1 ,( ciri.tm. !• • lr».f..(i» *f>i'(,)1 <"«' ••• •«!« » • »« "fi rilsl.lrt itn n «r| i&i -.-¾ . ' i , • - i I" —•—— ..1,. *mm mmmm I )14 TAe Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 1 I ^M^^&^Ii ;}.' :•!» A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area • I Ill IIMIHtllllllMMIIIIIIIM^'HMIIIIMIIMIIMMIIMIIIIMIMMIIIIIttMIIIIIIIIIIIHHIIMIIIDIIItlllMlllillMI '-.. ; THEATER Tuesdays at Howell High School. (810) 8-il p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12, 229-2712. and 6.309:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, DCTKOrrREPERTORY THEATRE NOVI THEATRES / Dec. 18-19, Gjovahni'a.Cafe Itallano, ; "' •Ad Altar'a Dei (Unto th« Altar of ;; Auditions for ages 7-97 for "The Wizard 31 N. Saginaw St., at Lawrence Street, God)" John $hea*s play about faith, V ofQz,' 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Pontlac. Free. All ages. (248) 334- ;i beauty and a pflest who uses a hockey the Novl Civlo Center Stage, 45175 W. 5241; 8 j>.m. Tuesdays in December, $!icK to straighten out sinners, through 10 Mile Road, Novi. Once cast, all Duet at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Dec. 31,-at the theater, 13103 actors must pay a $125 participation ' Woodward Ave. at Mack Avenue, Woodrow Wilwri, Detroit. 8:30p.m. fee. For performances March 5-6 and Detroit. (313) 831-3838 . Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 12-13. (248) 347-0400 SHEILA LANDIS AND RICK MATLE and 2 p.m. and 7*30 p.m. Sundays. VOCAL ARTS ACADEMY 9:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. $15. (313) 868-1347 or > Auditions by appointment only for sec 10, Rochester Mills Beer Co.. 400 DetRepTrtGaol.com ond semester 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Water St., Rochester. Free. 21 and GEM THEATRE Saturday, Dec. 12, In Varner Hall, older. (248) 650-5080; 7:30-10:30 "I Love You, You're. Perfect, Now Room 134 at Oakland University, p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, The.Coffee Change,* through Jan. 3, at the the Rochester. (248) 625-7057 Beanery, 162 N. Woodward Ave., ater's new location, 333 Madison Ave., Birmingham. Free. A|l ages. (248) 646- Detroit. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays CHORAL 6022 ($27.50), 8 p.m. Thursdays ($27.50), MATT MICHAELS TRIO 8 p.m. Fridays ($32.50), 6 p.m. and 9 EMU WOMEN'S CHORUS With Louis Smith, trumpet 8-11:30 p.m. Saturdays ($32.50), 2 p.m. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Holy Trinity p.m. .hursday, Dec. 10, with Larry Sundays ($27.50) and 6 p.m. Sundays Chapel, 511 West Forest, Ypsiiantl. Nozer'v sax. 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday, ($19.50).(313)963-9800 Free. (734) 487-4380 Dec. 17, at the Botsford Inn, FISHER THEATRE FARMINQTON COMMUNITY Farmington HUls. (248) 474-4800 •You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," CHORUS MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 16-27, at the "Once Upon a December" program, 8 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. and theater, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19, Wednesday-Saturday', Dec. 16-19. at Detroit. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16,1 Mercy High School auditorium, at 11 Duet at Orchestra Hall, 3711 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 8 Mile and Middlebelt roads, Farmington Woodward Ave., at Mack Ave.. Detroit. p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hills. $8 In advance, $6 for seniors 65 (313) 831-3838 Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and older or a student, $10 at the SHAH IDA NURULLAH TRIO Sunday, Dec. 20,1 p.m. and 8 p.m. door. (248) 473-9670/(248) 788- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Wednesday, 5322 Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. Dec. 23, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Free. 21 and old£r. (248) 645-2150 Dec. 26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. "HOLIDAY FAVORITES" (vocals/plano/bass) A Cantata Academy concert of music $26.50449. (248) 645-6666/(313) JOHNNY O'NEAL of the season Including the Robert Ray 871-1132 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19. Gospel Magnificat and works by John JET Holiday \rsri\t\on: Ballet If#eriffii6n$enda Russell. 7:30 p.m. $36. (248) 377-3300 Yuletlde concert of more than 100 onlinei'attvwio.detrbitsymphon^.cow^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^/^. voices performing Mozart's "Vespers," Wednesday, Dec. 16, State Theatre. and Charpentier's "in Natlvitatem" fea 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $20 and COLLEGE turing soloists Barbara Bland; Kim $25. Al! ages. (313) 961-5451 Lozon, Lisa Agazzi, Raymond Roberts, PAUL VORNHAQEN TRIO EMU THEATRE L and John Paul White 8 p.m. Friday. 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 17. "Gifts of the Magi," based on stories Dec. 18, also on the program is Robert Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. by 0. Henry, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturdays, "Cinderella,' 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. also live nativity and pelting farm for Edmund Handbell Choir, as part of a Shaw's *M8ny Moods of Christmas* Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 Dec. 11-12, and 19. and 2:30 p.m. 12,19 and 26, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. children, 7 p.m. Friday-Satrurday, Dec. "Christmas Jubilee" concert 3 p.m. the accompanying orchestra is com (vocals and sax/piano/bass) Saturdays-Sundays, Dec. 12-13 and 19- Sunday, Dec. 27, and 2 p.m. Monday- 11-12, and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sunday, Dec. 13, at St. Edmund prised of musicians from around the URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY 20. at the Sponberg Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 28-29. 8t the Detroit Dec. 13, at the NorthvHIe Christian Church, 14025 12 Mile Road, east of Detroit metropolitan area. In Varner BUDSON Eastern Michigan University's campus, Puppet Theater. 26 E. Grand River, Assembly, 41355 Six Mile, west of I- Schoenherr. $18, $16 seniors, $10 col Recital Kail on the Rochester campus. With Dan Kolton, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ypsllantl. $7 Thursdays, $12 Fridays- between Woodward Avenue and Farmer 275, NorthvHIe. Free. (248) 348-9030 lege student with ID, $5 ages 17 and $10, $8 seniors, $5 students. For Thursdays at Forte, 201 S. Woodward Saturdays, and $10 Sundays. (734) Street. Detroit. (313) 961-7777 "HOLLIDAZE" younger. (810) 754-2950 reservations, call (248) 370- Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. 487-1221 STAGECRAFTERS YOUTH THEATRE Featuring more than 40 metro Detroit 3013/(248) 645S666 (248) 594-7300 ORCHARD RIDGE PLAYERS Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, retailers selling their wares, along with BRASS ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHOIR SUNNY WILKINSON "The Snow Queen," 7 p.m. Thursday- "Shorts: A Theatrical Potpourri," fea a holiday wine sampling, DJ dance •Festival of Lessons and Carols," fea 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec. 11-12. Friday,. Dec. 10-11. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. turing works by Edward Albee, Neil. music, and live music performances by RIVER CITY BRASS BAND turing the choirs of St. Andrew's, and Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St.. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Simon, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 10- The Wild Bunch, Immigrant Suns and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the nine lessons telling the story of Ann Arbor. $5. 21 and older. (734) Dec. 13, at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 11, in Smith Theater on the Oakland The II V I Orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday, Southfield Centre for the Arts, 24350 mankind's fall and redempton from the 662-8310 South Lafayette, Royal Oak. $5, all Community College campus, Orchard Dec. 11, State Theatre. 2115 Southfield Road. $15, $10 seniors/stu Old and New Testaments, 7:30 p.m. ALEXANDER ZONJIC seats reserved. Patrons are also asked Lake Road and 1-696, Farmington Hills. Woodward Ave,, Detroit. $5, $4 with dents. $25 a family. (248) 424- Sunday. Dec. 13, at the church, 306 N. 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and Friday- to bring a new, unwrapped toy to bene $8. $5 students. (248) 471-7667 donations to the second annual Santa 9022/(248) 616-9725 Division, Ann Arbor. Free-will offering Saturday, Dec. 18-19, Bacl. 40 W. Pike fit the Salvation Army's Toy Drive for WSU BONSTEUE THEATRE Paws Pet Supply Drive to benefit the benefits the Shelter Association of Ann St., Pontiac. Free. All ages. (248) 253 needy children. (248) 541-6430 'Little Women" 8 p.m. Friday-Saturd&y, Humane Society, Anti-Cruelty Society, POPS/SWING Arbor, and the St. Andrew's Breakfast 1300 TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS Greyhound Connection and the Leader Dec. 11-12, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Program. (734)6630518 "Once Upon a Shoe," a musical for chil Dog School for the Blind. (313) 961- Saturday, Dec. 12, at the theater, "CHRISTMAS WITH MANTOVANI" ST. VALENTINE CHOIR dren about children who live in a shoe 5451 or http://www.ticketmaster.com GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $8-$10; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Macomb Christmas choral, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. with Mother Goose and are about to or http://www.radioedge.com ages 5-12. $6, (313) 577-2960. Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 13, at St. Valentine's Church, 14841 ORTHEIA BARNES-KENNERLY lose their home to a new building in DEXTER'S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WSU HUBERRY THEATRE Garfield Road, Clinton Township. $24, Beech Daly, Redford. Free. (313) 535- 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Unity of Mother Goose Land, 8 p.m. Saturday, Featuring free street performances, $22 students and seniors. (810) 286- "Scapin," In rotating repertory to Feb. 8364 Livonia Church, 28660 Five Mile Road, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 18, and 2 horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers and 2222 3; Charles Dickens' classic "A Tale of SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE Livonia. $15. (734) 421-1760 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, The Cathedral musicians throughout town, 11 a.m. to DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Two Cities," opens Friday, Dec. 11, and COMMUNITY CHOIR GAITHER CHRISTMAS Theatre, Masonic Temple, 500 Temple 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the vil With maestro Erich Kunzel, narrator runs In rotating repertory to March 4, Holiday concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. HOMECOMING Dr„ Detroit. $8 in advance, $10 at the lage, northwest of Ann Arbor. (734) Huel Perkins, the Madrigal Chorale of at the theater, 4743 Cass Ave., 12, St. Matthew's United Methodist With Gaither Vocal Band, Janet door. (313) 535-8962 426-5514. Southfield, the Highland Park Baptist Detroit. $10-$17. (313) 577-2972 WILD SWAN THEATER Church, 30900 Six Mile Road, between Paschal, Larry Ford, The Happy Choir, and the Boys and Girls Choir of Merriman and Middlebelt roads, Goodmans, Anthony Burger, The "The Cricket In Times Square," through Christ Church of Grosse Polnte, 8 p.m. DINNER THEATER Saturday, Jan. 2, Anderson Theatre at CLASSICAL Livonia. Donations accepted, during Martins, Csndy Christmas, Jake Hess, Thursday, Dec. 10, 8:30 p.m. Friday- intermission. (734) 462-4435 Amy Lambert, Mark Lowry. Ben Speer. Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn. (734) BIRMINGHAM MUSICALS CHORALE Saturday, Dec, 11-12, and 3 p.m. and 7 BACt ABBRACCI ITALIAN 763-TKTS/(734) 995-0530/(248) 645- "THE FATHER'S GIFT OF LOVE" Bob Cain, Jessy Dixon, The Easters, ENSEMBLE p.m. Sunday, Dec 13, Orchestra Hall, A Christmas choral drama presented by and others, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, CHOPHOUSE 6666 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $17- , "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," an interac Under the direction of Judith Premin the Celebration Choir, soloists and The Palace of Auburn Hills. 2 perform Benjamin Britten's "A $45, $65 box seats; 'Colors of drama ministry of Calvary Baptist Championship Dr. (1-75 and Lapeer tive theatre show with patrons having . Christmas* concert with the symphony, an Italian dinner, and dancing to a live HOLIDAY EVENTS Ceremony of Carols" with guest harpist Church of Canton, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Road), Auburn Hills. $17,50 reserved. Allegra Lilly 1 p:m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Philip Bailey, Sheena East on, Jeffrey Sunday, Dec. 13 and 8 p.m. Friday, Superfan seating is available. Seniors band performing traditional Italian wed Osborne and Derilece WHJiams, 8 p.m. -A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR" at the Central Woodward Christian Dec. 18, at the church, 43065 Joy ages 60 and older receive $3 off ding songs, has an open-ended run, at Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19, at Featuring a sing-a-Iong, and a winter Church on the southeast corner of Road, between Ulley and Sheldon, reserved seating and children ages 12 the restaurant, 40 W. Pike St., Orchestra Hall. $25-$52, $75 box wonderland of G-Gauge trains (30 ft. by Adams and Big Beaver roads. Free. A Canton. Free. (734) 4550022 and younger receive $8 off reserved Pontlac. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 2 seats. (313) 576-5111 9 ft. layout) In the Orchestra pit, 8 festive tea follows the concert. (248) seating. Group rates are also available. p.m. and 7:30 Saturdays, and 2 p.m. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Historic LIVONIA SYMPHONY 475-5978 (248) 377-0100 or and 6 p,m. Sundays. $50 Thursdays Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road With Alexander ZonJIc and Ervin JANE CHEVALIER JAZZ http://www.palacenet.com and Sundays, $55 Fridays and at Grand River, Redford. $8. (313) 537^ Monroe performing "Piper's Holiday," 7 Hammered dulcimer player performs 5 Saturdays, In advance at 8 W. .2560' ;-.',: v--.'^- p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Churchill High DWIGHT ADAMS TRIO Lawrence St, Pontlac. (248) 745- , p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at First United 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 10, "A LIVING NATIVITY" School's Carll Auditorium, 8900 WORLD MUSIC 8668/(248)645-6666 Methodist Church, 45201 rf Territorial, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. An enactrnent of the birth of Jesus Newburgh Road, Livonia. $15. $8 for GENfTTIS HOLE-IN-THE-WALL west of Sheldon Road, south of M-14, Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 KLEZMER CONSERVATORY BAND with actbrs In costume, liveJanlmals children ages 12 arid younger. (734) Live Interactive children's theater pro Plymouth. $7-, $5 students/seniors, (trumpet/piano/bass) the Jewish Community Center present and full-size creche, 6:30 p.m.,.7:30; 421-1111/(734) 464-2741 gram, "Santa's Workshop," Friday, Dec. $18 family. (734) 453-5280 the group's performance of a combina p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. "WAYNE NEWTON CHRISTMAS" JUDIE COCHILL TRIO 11, and Saturday-Wednesday, Dec. 12- "CLASSICS ON THE LAKE" tion of Jewish ragtime, dixieland and 11-13, In the lower public courtyard of 7:30 p.m. Monday^Tuesday, Dec. 14- 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fridays, Dec. 23, at the restaurant, 106 E."Main St., With Alexander ZonJIc and Friends, Jazz music, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. First Baptist ChurOh, on Ring Road at 15, Macomb Center for the Per forming 11 and 18, Edison's, 220 Merrill St., NorthvHIe. $9;65 for children, $11.65 Ervln Monroe, principal flutist with at the West Bloomfieid High School the corner of Witlits and Bates, Arts. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. (248) adults, Includes lunch, show, tax and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Margaret . Auditorium. $10 members, $15 non- Birmingham/Free. (248) 644-0550 township. $39, $35 students and 645-2150 (vocals/piano/bass) gratuity. (248) 349-0522 Kapasl, concert pianist, Peggy Dwyer, members. (248) 661-7649 COBO CARNIVAL seniors, $43 gold circle. (810) 286- COLEMAN-RHOADES DUO soprano, and Barb Ogar with her PINO MARELLI Featuring a full-scale midway including 2222 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Duet at Student Flute Choir, 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, and games.'rldes and family entertainment, SWING SYNDICATE Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward YOUTH Dec. 13, Shrine Chapel, St. Mary's Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 15-16. at noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12,11 9:30 p.m. Saturday, pec. 12, Blind Pig, Avenue at Mack, Detroit. Reservations MARQUIS THEATRE College, 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Luciano's, 39031Garfleld, Clinton a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Cobo 206-208 S..First St., Ann Arbor. Cover (313) 831-3838 (r & b) Lake. (248) 683-1750 Township. (810) 263-6540; 7 p.m. 'Cinderella,' through Jan. 3, at the the Conference and Exhibition Centers- charge. 19'and older. (734) 996-8555 EXPLOSION CEREBRAL LIVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Benedetto's. ater, 135 E; Main St.. NorthvHIe. 2:30 Detroit/ Free admission but a charge (swing) 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Bird of p,m, Saturdays, Dec/12,19 and 26, With Alexander 2onjic and Ervln 15505 15 Mile, Clinton Twp. (810) for rides 8hd games. $15 ride-all-day T. TURNER Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor. and Jan. 2; 2:30 p.m. Sundays/Dec. Monroe, principal flutist with the 790-1010 (Engllsh/Uallan'/Spanish) wristband. (313) 877-8111 Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12, at D.L. $5. 21 and older. (734) 662-8310 13, 20, anji Jan. 3; and 2:30 p.m, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. "WILL MtLLAR'S CELTIC DIA WASSAIL FEAST Harrington's Roadbouse, 2086 Crooks BUDDY QRECA AND ANNA MARIA Monday-Thursday, Dec. 28-31. $6.50. Saturday, pec. 12, Churchill High CHRISTMAS" Holiday feast 6:30-10 p.m. Thursdays- Road and M 59, Rochester Hills. (810) ALBERQHETTI (248)349-8110 School, 8900 Newburgh Road, Livonia. Former Irish Rover with Robbie Saturdays, Dee, 10-12 and 17-19, In 852-0550 ' '.''••• 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, $15 adults, $12 children. (734) 421- O'Conneil and Aengus, 7:30 p.m. ST. DUrWAN'S THEATRE GUILD . the Kresge Court at the Detroit ANDY. WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS Macomb Center for the Performing mi- :-/- - Thursday, Dec. 10, Macomb Center for "Sleeping Beauty" 7 p.m. Frjday, Dec. Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. SHOW Arts, 44575 G8f field Road, Clinton LYRIC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE tho Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield 11, lla.nr.i p.m. and 3 p.m, $135 Thursdays, $150 Fridays- 8 p.m. Monday, Doc. 14, The Palace of Township. $24, $22 students and Performs opera choruses that have a Road, Clinton Township. $24, $22 sti> Saturday, Dec. .12,' 12:30 p.m. and 2 Saturdays,, proceeds to benefit the Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Dr. (1-75 seniors. (810) 286-2222 : sacred theme 3 p.m. Sunday', Dec. 13, dents and seniors. (810) 286-2222 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 13 at the playhouse, museum's general operating fund. and Lapeer Road), Auburn Hills. HEIDI HEPLER ft MICHEL* RAMO (313)833-4005 scenes will bo Introduced by Or, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfieid H|lls. $32.50. All ages. (248) 3770100 6-10 p.m. Mondays at Too Chez, 27155 Tickets $6 per person, fifty percent of "EXPLOSION OF HOLIDAY MUSIC" Wallace Peace, e frequent lecturer for Sheraton Dr., Novl, (248) 348-5555; 7- POKTRY/SPOKKN WORD Featuring Motor City Brass Band, and the Michigan Opera Theatre, at Christ 10 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays at net profits from ail six performances , ./v u i> i 'jr i o rsr p-.^V"- '4J*v mz&m\ _&.*.':*.-:«; 3^¾¾¾¾¾¾ Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomln, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 Continued from previous page Bob Zany and Mark Boyd, Thursday- BiQ DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS 17. Fox and Hounds, 1560 Woodward http://www.aMns.xtcom.com (rock) ages. (248) 546-7610 (variety) Sunday, Dec, 10-13; Tom McTigue and 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Karl's, 9779 Ave,, Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. STEVE NARDELLA Farnsworth. behind the Detroit MY.Z Gary Georgei Wednesday-Sunday; Dec. Gotfredson Road, Plymouth, Free. 21 (248) 644-4800 (blues) 9 p.fn. Friday, pec. 18, Duggan's Irish Institute Of Arts. $2. (313) 831-1250 With Divine, Xscape. Tela and 16-20, at'the"club, 269 E, Fourth St., and older. (734) 455-8450 (blues) THE REV. MARC FALCONBERRY Pub, 072¾ Dixie Highway, Clarkston. Cam'Ron, postponed from Friday, pec. Royal Oak. $:30 p.m. Tuesdays ($5), BLACK BEAUTY Hosts acoustic blues Jam, 9 p.m. Free. 2J. and older. (248) 625-3900 4, to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Cobo DANCE 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays ($.6),- 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec, 17, Bobby J's Wednesdays, Sisko's, 5855 Monroe (rockabilly) Arena, Detroit. $27.50. $37.50, 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Fridays- Music Cafe, 29 Front St., Lake Orion. Boulevard (at Van Born Road), Taylor. NEW BOMB TURKS $47.50 and $50. (248) 645- ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP Saturdays ($12), and 7:30 p.m. Free. 21 and older, (248) 814-8550; 9 Cover charge. 21 and older. (313) 278- With The Heilacopters and The . 6666/(313) 983^6616 (R&B) "- With tango M ister Ruben Terbalca, 2-5 Sundays ($6). Prices subject to p.m. Friday, Oec. 18, Ford Road 8ar 5340 (blues) Quadrajets, 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, p.m. Saturday Dec. 12. and 1-4 p.m. change. (248)'542-9900 or and Grill, 35505 Ford Road, Westland. DEANFERTITA Magic Stick in the Majestic complex, Sunday. Dec. 13. at the Troy Dance G JtU TLT JB . http://www.comedycastle.com Free. 21 and older. (734) 721-8609 With Cloud Car, The Sights and 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $8.18 Studio. 4963 Rochester Road at Long SECOND CITY (rockabilly) Fletcher Pratt, 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. and older. (313) 833^00L or NIGHTS Lake Road, Troy. (248) 689-3393 "Daimlers are a Girl's Best Friend,* a "BUND PIQ SHOWCASE" Magic Stick in the Majestic complex, http://www.99music.com (alternative CONTEMPORARY CIVIC BALLET ALVIN'S fifth anniversary celebration show ret With The Arthur White Experience. 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Cover rock) Rose Marie Floyd's with Christopher The Sugar Shack, ladies only dance rospective, 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Lunar Crush, 52 Static and Echo Park, charge. 18 and older. (313) 833-P00L Stowell of the San Francisco Ballet, ROBERT NOLL BLUES MISSION night, 10 p.m. Sundays; The Hush Sundays with additional shows at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Blind Pig, (pop) 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. at the 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Bad Frog, 555 Party with resident DJs MeMh Hill and 10:30 p.m. on Fridays-Saturdays 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. Free. PETE "BIQ DOG" FETTERS Scottish Rite Cathedral Auditorium In S. Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. DJCent, 10 p.m. Mondays; and Club through Feb. 7. at the club, 2301 19 and older. (734) 996-8555 (variety) 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Fox and Masonfc Temple, 500 Temple, Detroit. 21 and older, (248) 624-9400 (blues) Color, featuring funk and disco, 8 p.m. Woodward Ave., Detroit. $10 BLUE SUIT WITH ALBERTA ADAMS Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. $5; 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at TED NUGENT Wednesdays (free before 10 p.m.). at Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Bad Frog Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) Troy High School. $8. (248) 641- 50th birthday bash, 7 p.m. Thursday, the club, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. $17.50 on Fridays, and $19.50 on Tavern, 555 S. Woodward Ave., 644-4800 (blues) 9063/(248) 546-7484 Dec. 17. State Theatre, 2115 18 and older. (313) 832-2355 or Saturdays. (313) 965-2222 Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. (248) DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HELD TREE Woodward Ave., Detroit. $45, $60. and http://www.alvins.x tcom.com 624-9400; 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Fox With Ballet Internationale dance "The With Eloise and Cloud Car, 9 p.m. $75. $75 tickets include wild game BUND PIQ and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. Nutcracker" Thursdays-Sundays. Dec. MUSEUMS AND Saturday. Dec. 12. Alvin's, 5756 Cass dinner. 18 and older. Partial proceeds "Swing-a-billy" night with dance Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 10-13. and Dec. 17-20 at the Detroit TOURS Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) to charity wild game dinner. (313) 961- lessons from 7-9 p.m. Sundays with DJ 644-4800 (blues) Opera House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. 832-2355 or 5451 (rock) Del Villarreal, at the club. 206-208 S. DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM $16-$35. $12-$23 for children and BILLY BRAGG AND THE BLOKES http://www.aJvins.xtcom.com (pop) OVER THE RHINE First St., Ann Arbor. $5; "Solar* night, "Frontiers to Factories: Detroiters at seniors. (313) 576-1111 or With Corey Harrfs, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, JULIE GENEVIS Special Christmas show, 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Work 1701-1901," formerly known as http://www.detroitsymphony.com. Dec. 10. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann .8-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Espresso Sunday, Dec. 13, The Ark, 316 S. Main club. $8.19 arid older. (734) 996-8555 "Furs to Factories," with a new Land EISENHOWER DANCE ENSEMBLE Arbor. Tickets at Tlcketmaster. All Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main St., Ann St., Ann Arbor. $10 in advance. All CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET Office, a 'Wheel of Fortune" style land "Holiday Dance Extravaganza." 7:30 ages. (734) 761-1800 or Arbor. Free. All ages. (734) 668-1838 ages. (734) 761-1800 (pop) •Flashback* night with "The Planer acquisition Interactive, three new video p.m. Saturday, Dec, 12, and 3:30 p.m. http://www.a2ark.org (pop) (pop) POOTINANNY WPU on levef two (Clutch Cargo's), screen interactives, a documentary Sunday, Dec. 13, Lake Orion High SKEETER BRANDON GHETTOBILLiES With Gravel Train and Sovines. 9 p.m. old school funk on level three, and video, a new Heavy Industry section School Performing Arts Center, 495 E. 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Amer's First With Joey Skidmore, 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Dec. 18, Gold Dollar, 3129 techno and house on level four, 8:30 and a display explaining Detroit's move Scripps Road, Lake Orion. Tickets avail Street Grill, 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor. Dec. 10, Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave.. Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. 21 p.m. Saturdays, at the club, 65 E. from "Stove Capital of the World" to able at the Lake Orion Community $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 21 and Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832- and older. (313) 83S6873 or Huron. Pontiac. Free before 9 p.m. 21 the Motor City, automobile capital of Education Office, 455 E. Scripps Road, older. (734) 213-6000 (blues) 2355 or http://www.aivins.xtcom.com http://www.golddollar.com (roots and older: Alternative dance night. 8 the world, opens Dec. 5; "The Fantasy Lake Orion. (248) 693-5436 BROADZILLA (rock) rock) p.m. Wednesdays m Clutch Cargo's. 18 World of Doll Houses," through Jan. 31; ANN ARBOR CONTRA 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Lilt's. 2930 HAL9000 PROPELLER and older. (248) 333-2362 or "Remembering Downtown Hudson's* English Country Dancing, 7-9:45 p.m. Jacob. Hamtramck. $5. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. Gold Dollar. With Kuz and The Triggers, 9:30 p.m. http://www.961melt.com exhibit, at the museum, 5401 Tuesday, Dec. 15. at Chapel Hill (313)875-6555 or 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. Thursday, Dec. 10, Blind Pig. 206-208 THE GROOVE ROOM Woodward Ave. (at Kirby), Detroit. Condominium Clubhouse. 3350 Green http://www.lills21.com or 21 and older. (313) 833-6873 or S. First St., Ann Arbor. $4.19 and Funk, hip-hop end top 40 with DJ Mac Museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Road, north of Plymouth Road, Ann http://www.detrortmusic.com/broadzil- http://www.golddollar.com (hardcore older. (734) 996-8555 (rock) D, Thursdays. Women admitted free; Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arbor. $4. (734) 662-5158 la (rock) rock) QUEEN BEE "Love Factory* alternative dance night Saturday-Sunday. Free admission FULL CIRCLE DANCE COMPANY BUFFALO TOM HAPPENSTANCE With Silencers and Poppa Wheeiie. 9 Fridays; Alternative dance with DJ Matt Wednesdays; $3 for adults, $1.50 Annual children's dance concert, "Food With Jack Drag, 8 p.m. Thursday. Dec. With J.D. and the B.B.'s. 9 p.m. Friday, p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Gold Dollar. Saturdays: Alternative dance Tuesdays: seniors and children aged 12-18, free for Thought Song and Dance Revue* by 10. St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Dec. 11, Griffs Grill, 49 N. Saginaw, 3129 Cass Ave., Detroit. Cover charge. gothic, industrial and retro with DJ for children ages 11 and younger "Top Banana," 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Congress, Detroit. $8.50 in advance. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older. 21 and older. (3l3) 833-6873 or Paul Wednesdays. Free, at the club. Thursdays-Sundays. (313) 833-1805 and 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 12. in Adray All ages. (313) 961-MELT or (248) 334-9292 (rock) http://www.golddollar.com (melodic 1815 N. Main St. (at 12 Mile Road). DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER Auditorium, MacKenzie Fine Arts http://www.961melt.com (pop) AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS rock) Royal Oak. Free before 10 p.m. nightly. "Art from the Fuzzy and Famous' con Building, Henry Ford Community BUSTERS BLUES BAND 9 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 12, Lower Town THE REV. RIGHT TIME WITH THE 21 and older. (248) 589-3344 or tinues to Dec. 11; IMAX movies http://www.thegrooveroom.com College, 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn. 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, Dec. Grill. 195 W. Liberty St.. Plymouth. FIRST COUSINS OF FUNK include "Tropical Rainforest" at 10 MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER $5. (313) 845-6314 10 and 17, Giovanni's Cafe Italiano. 31 Cover charge. 21 and older. (734) 451- With Heavy Weather, 9:30 p.m. a.m. Mondays-Fridays, "Special "Good Sounds." with music by The LAKES AREA CIVIC BALLET N. Saginaw St. (at Lawrence Street), 1213 Thursday. Dec. 17. Blind Pig, 206-208 Effects" at 1:10 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Tonehead Collective* and images by With guest artist James Toth of the Pontiac. Free. All ages. (248) 334- MICHAEL HILL'S BLUES MOB S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4. 19 and and "Everest" multiple showings seven Thomas Video. 9 p.m. Fridays at Magic Winnipeg Royal Ballet in Manitoba, 5241 (R&B) 10 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. First Street older. (734) 996-8555; With Heavy days a week at the center, 5020 John Stick. 18 and older. Free: "Work Canada. Saturday. Dec. 12 ($8.50- CANDLEBOX Grill, 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $8 in Weather, 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 18. R (at Warren), Detroit. Admission to Release," Rock "n" Bowl happy hour $10), and school group matinees With The Hunger and Blue Plate advance. 21 and older. (734) 213-6000 Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave.. Detroit. $5. Exhibit Hall is $3 for adults, $2 for chil with bowling, music and complimentary Thursday-Friday, Dec. 10-11 ($5) at Special, perform as part of radio sta (blues) 18 and older. (313) 832-2355 or dren ages 3-15 and adults ages 60 and food from the Majestic Cafe. 5-8 p.m. West Bloomfield High School. 4925 tion WIQB's "Rockin' for the Hungry" -HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY" http://www.alvins.xtcom.com (funk) older, free for children ages 2 and Fridays at Garden Bowl. $6. 18 and Orchard Lake Road. (248) 666-1971 concert. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Featuring the Goo Goo Dolls. DC Talk. ROOT DOCTOR younger. IMAX films are additional $4. older; 'Rock n' Bowl' with DJ Del LIVONIA CIVIC BALLET COMPANY Michigan Theatre, 603 E. Liberty St.. Semisonic, Better Than Ezra and Edwin 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 18. Amer's First (313) 577-8400 Villareal. 9 p.m. Fridays and DJ "The Nutcracker." 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ann Arbor. $21.03. $27.50 limited McCain, 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11, Cobo Street Grill, 102 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. GREENMEAD HISTORICAL VILLAGE Gutterball. 9 p.m. Saturdays at Garden Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. superfan seating includes afterparty Arena, Detroit. $15.96 and $25.96. $6 in advance, $8 at the door. 21 and Tour 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, with Bowl. Free. 18 and older: "The Bird's at Clarenceville High School ticket. (734) 763-TKTS/(248) 645- All ages. (248) 645-6666 or older. (734) 213-6000 (blues) free concert by St. Paul's Lutheran Nest." punk rock night with live perfor Auditorium. 20155 Middlebelt Road, 6666 (rock) http://www.ticketmaster.com or SAINT ASHLEY School Bell Choir at the church in the mances. 9 p.m. Mondays at Magic south of Eight Mile Road, Livonia. $12, JOHNNY CHAN http://www.planet963.com (pop) With Fletcher Pratt and Atomic village, 20501 Newburgh Road, south Stick. Free, 18 and older; "Soul $9 seniors/students, $6 children ages THE HOPE ORCHESTRA Numbers. 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. of Eight Mile, Lrvonia. $2, $1 children. With New Dynasty 6, 9 p.m. Thursday, Shakedown" with DJ Big Andy, 9 p.m. 5-9.(734)427 9103 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. Cafe Zola. 112 The Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall. (248) 477-7375 Dec. 17. Gold Dollar, 3129 Cass Ave.. Tuesdays at Magic Stick. Free. 21 and OAKLAND COUNTY TRADITIONAL W. Washington St., Ann Arbor. Free. All 431 E. Congress. Detroit. Tickets at CHARL£S H. WRIGHT MUSEUM Detroit. Cover charge. 21 and older. older. (313) 833-9700 DANCE SOCIETY ages. (734) 769-2020; 10 p.m. Tlcketmaster, All ages. (313) 961- 'The Buffalo Soldier,", through Jan. 3. (313) 832-6873 or http://www.gold- MOTOR LOUNGE dollar.com (rock) Saturday. Dec. 12. Woody's. 208 W. MELT or http://www.961melt.com Contra and square dances with Steve 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit. $5. $3 JAMES CLOYD GROUP Fifth Ave.. Royal Oak. Free. 21 and (pop) "Back Room Mondays," service indus Gold and Golden Griffon. 8 p.m. children ages 17 and younger, free for Hosts electric blues jam, 9 p.m. older. (248) 543-6911; 8 p.m. Friday. SAX APPEAL tries employee appreciation night, 9 Saturday, Dec. 12. First Baptist members and children younger than 5. Thursdays, Sisko's, 5855 Monroe Dec. 18. Borders Books and Music, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. Fox and p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays. Free. 21 and Church. 309 N. Main St.. Poyal Oak. (313) 494-5800 Boulevard, Taylor. Cover charge. 21 30995 Orchard Lake Road. Farmington Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave.. older; "Community Presents" with resi $7. No partner or experience is GREENFIELD VILLAGE & HENRY and older. (313) 278-5340 or Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 737-2225 or Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) dent DJs. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays. required. (248) 542-2093 FORD MUSEUM http://www.siskos.com (blues) http://www.concentric.net/--hopeorch 644-4800 (pop) $3. 18 and older; "Maximum PLYMOUTH CANTON BALLET Traditions cf the season continues Overtoad." 9 p.m. Fridays. $6. 18 and COLEMAN-RHOADES DUO (pop) 60 SECOND CRUSH COMPANY through Jan. 3, lots of holiday activities older; "Divine" with DJs Mike Clark. in the museum and village located in 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Duet at USA HUNTER With the Motor Dolls and Plume. 9 More than 150 musicians from the Mark Flash and Brian Gillespie. 9 p.m. Dearborn at Oakwood Boulevard and Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Six String p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Lili's. 2930 Plymouth Symphony Orchestra and the to 2 a.m. Saturdays. $6. 21 and older, Village Road west of the Southfietd at Mack. Detroit. (313) 831-3838 Coffeehouse inside the Michigan Jacob, Hamtramck. $5. 21 and older. Plymouth-Canton Ballet perform "The all at the club, 3515 Caniff. Freeway. Admission $12.50 adults, (R&B) League. University of Michigan cam (313) 875-6555 or Nutcracker" with guest artists Dawneil Hamtramck. (313) 39&0080 or $11.50 senior citizens 62 and older, "A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS pus. Ann Arbor. Cover charge. All ages. http://www.lilis21.com (rock) Dryja and Cameron Caldwell from the http://www.motordetroit.com $7.50 kids 5-12. children under 5 and STARRING ALABAMA" (734) 763-4652; 9 p.m. Saturday. Dec. SKINFLOWER Cincinnati Ballet Company, 8 p.m. ONEX members admitted free, call (313) 271- 8 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 12, The Palace 5. Lonestar Coffee, 207 S. Woodward 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. Alvin's. 5756 Friday. Dec. 11, and 3 p.m. Saturday "Men 4 Men" "New York style dance 1620 for information. of Auburn Hills. 2 Championship Dr., Ave., Birmingham. Free. All ages. Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 and older. Sunday, Dec. 12-13, at the Plymouth party with DJ St. Andy spinning high- Auburn Hilfs. $24.50 reserved. (248) 642-2233 (acoustic rock) (313) 832-2355 or Salem High School Auditorium, 46181 energy, progressive house. 10 p.m Superfan seating available. Groups of JIMMIE JACKSON AND THE BLUES http://www.alvins.xtcom.com (rock) Joy Road, Canton. $17. $10 students Fridays; "Family Funktion Internal F» O F» XJ L A It $20 or more receive $2 off $24.50 CONNECTION STEVE SOMERS BAND WITH K-12th grade, $5 Sugar Plum Tea. Groove" DJ Alton Miller. 10 p.m. tickets. All ages. (248) 377-0100 or VALERIE BARRYMORE (734) 451-2112 JM U S I C 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec. 11-12. Fox Saturdays, at the club. 2575 Michigan http://www.palacenet.com (country) RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS ALL HAIL ME and Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. Duggan's Irish Ave., in Detroit's Corktown area. Cover WES CUNNINGHAM SPECTACULAR 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. Llli's. 2930 Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) Pub. 6722 Dixie Highway, Ciarfcston. charge. 21 and older. (313) 964-7040 With Shaken Not Stirred. 8 p.m. Jacob. Hamtramck. $5. 21 and older. 644-4800 (blues) Free. 21 and older. (248) 625-3900 ST. ANDREWS/THE SHELTER Featuring the Rockettes, through Saturday, Dec. 12, Mill Street Entry (313) 875-6555 or JELLY'S PIERCED TATTOO (blues)- "Three Floors of Fun" with htp-bop and Wednesday, Dec. 30, Fox Theatre. below Clutch Cargo's. 65 E. Huron. http://www.lilis21.com (rock) With Knstiva and Masaline, 9 p.m. JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION rap in St. Andrew's Hall, alternative 2211 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $10- Pontiac. $5. 21 and older. (248) 333- THE ALLIGATORS Friday, Dec. 11, Alvin's. 5756 Cass With Alex Chilton. 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. music in The Shelter with DJs Dianna $52.50. (248) 64^6666 2362 or http://www.961melt.com 9 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 10, Karl's. 9779 Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 11. Clutch Cargo's. 65 E. Huron. and Quig. and techno and dance in the "SPIRIT OF THE DANCE" (pop) Gotfredson Road, Plymouth. Free. 21 832 2355 or Pontiac. $12. All ages. (248) 333 Burns Room. 10 p.m. Fridays. $3 Featuring Irish routines, jazz funk, DUKE DANIELS Russian Cossacks, Flamenco dancing and older. (734) 455-8450; 9 p.m. http://www.alvins.xtcom.com (rock) 2362 or http://www.96lmelt.com before 11 p.m , $5 afterward. 18 and and tap dancing, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. Ford Road Bar and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Magic Bag. THE KINGSNAKES (alternative rock) older; Alt X2K dance night. 10 p.m Saturday, Dec. 12. Macomb Center for Grill, 35505 Ford Road. Westland. 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale, $6. 10 p.m. Friday. Dec. 11. Mr. Sports. TAPROOT Saturdays; 'incinerator." 9 p.m the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Free. 21 and older. (248) 625-3900 18 and older. (248) 544-3030 (rock) 13090 Inkster Road, Redford Cover With El Topo and Powerface. 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays in The Shelter. $6. 21 ana Road, Clinton Township. $29, $26 stu (blues) D1VESPIRE charge. 21 and older. (313) 534 7420 Friday. Dec 18. Blind Pig. 206-208 S. older. St. Andrew's and The Shelter are dents and seniors. (810) 286-2222 JOCELYN B. AND DETROIT STREET 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Griffs Grill, 49 (rock) First St., Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older. at 431 E. Congress. Detroit. (313) WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR PLAYERS N. Saginaw. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 THE KINSEY REPORT (734) 996-8555 (rock) 961-MELT or http://www.961melt.com DANCERS 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12. and older. (248) 334-9292 (rock) 10 p.m. Saturday. Dec 19. First Street KOKO TAYLOR AND HER BLUES STATE THEATRE DOMESTIC PROBLEMS Grill. 102 S. First St., Ann Arbor $8 in MACHINE "Ignition* dance night. 9 p.m 7:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Dec. Sisko's. 5855 Monroe Boulevard (at advance. 21 and older (734) 2136000 8 p.m Saturday. Dec. 12, Magic Bag. Saturdays at the club. 2115 Woodward 12. Italian American Cultural Center. Van Born), Taylor. Cover charge. 21 With Fat Amy and Big Sam. 8 p.m. (blues) 22920 Woodward Ave.. Ferndale $18 Ave. Detrort Cover charge 18 and 28111 imperial St.. Warren. $7, $6 and older. (313) 278-5340 or Friday. Dec. 18. Magic Bag, 22920 KNEE DEEP SHAG in advance. 18 and older. (248) 544 older (313) 961 5451 WSD members. (810) 573-4993 http://www.siskos.com (blues) Woodward Ave.. Ferndale. $6. 18 and BUGS BEDDOW BAND older. (248) 544-3030 or With Sugar Burr, 9 30pm F'iday. 3030 or http://wwTv.themagicbag.com 24 KARAT CLUB "Latin Dance Night" with DJ Ronny 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, http://www.thenagtcbag.com (rock) Dec. 11. Blind Pig. 206 208 S First (blues) COMEDY Lucas. 8 p m to 2 am. Thursdays $3. Shark Club, 6650 Highland Road, THE DOPES St.. Ann Arbor $5 19 and older ( 734) TOEMASS 996-8555 (funk) With Five Way Mirror. 9 p.m. Thursday. Live music Fridays and Saturdays *see JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Waterford. Cover charge. 21 and older. With Superfiction, 9 p.m. Saturday. LOVERBOY Dec 10. Gold Dollar. 3129 Cass Ave . popular music calendar): Swing lessons , Ross Amlcucci, Jim Hamm and Rich (248) 666-4161; 8-11 p.m. Wednesday Oec. 12. Griffs Grill. 49 N. Saginaw. With Blue Oyster Cult. 7 30 p m Detroit Cover charge 21 and older. for advanced dancers. 8 p.m Tuesdays Hlgginbottom, Thursday. Dec. 10 Thursday. Dec. 16-17, 8ad Frog Tavern. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older Friday. Dec 18. The Palace of Auburn (313) 8336873 or http://www.gold ($3 for 21 and older. $5 for 18 and ($12); Jeff Dunham and Joey Blelaska. 555 S. Woodward Ave.. Birmingham. (248) 334-9292 (rock) Hills. 2 Championship Dr. Auburn Hills dollar com (rock) older), and for beginners. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec. 11-12 ($20): Kirk Free. 21 and older. (248) 642-9400; E.A.R. $10 and $15 All ages (248) 377 RANDY VOLIN AND THE SONIC Wednesdays ($3 for 21 and older. $5 "Fabfo Man" Notand. Keith Valentine 9 30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Experimental Audio Research with 0100 or http://www.palacenet com for 18 and older), at the club. 28949 and Rich Hlgginbottom. Thursday- Dec 1819. Bachelor's. 1967 Cass Sonic Boom, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec 13. BLUES (rock) Joy Road, Westland (734) 513 5030 Saturday. Dec. 1719 ($14). at the Lake Road. Keego Harbor. Free. 21 and The Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall. 9pm Thursday. Dec 10. Bobby J's. MAN OR ASTROMAN club above Kicker's All American Grill, older (248) 682-2295 or 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $8 In 29 Front St.. Lake Orion. Cover charge 36071 Plymouth Road. Livonia. 8 p.m. http://www.bugsbeddow.com (blues) advance. $10 at the door All ages With Causey Way and Gravity Well. 9 21 and older (248) 814 8550: 9 p.m VELVET LOUNGE Wednesdays-Thursdays. 8 p.m. and GORDON BENNETT (313) 961-MELT or pm Saturday. Dec 12. Magic Stick in Friday Saturday. Dec. 11 12. Hamlin Swing, lounge and big hand tune? spun 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursdays. Dec http://www.961melt com (rock) the Majestic. 4140 Woodward Ave . Pub North. 741 S Lapeer Road. Lake by DJ Sonny. 9 p.m 10 2 a.m. Fridays Third Level Improv and new talent 10 and 17. Hamlin Pub North. 741 S EARTH CRISIS Detroit $8 18 and older (313)833- Orion Free 21 and older (248) 814 $3 21 rind older Swing, big band and nights. 8 p.m. Sundays ($5). (734) Lapeer Road, Lake Orion Free 21 and 5 30 p.m. Friday. Dec 11. The Shelter POOL of http //www 961meK com 8109 (blues) Latin dance music 9 p.m to 2 a.m 261-0555 older. (248) 814 8109; 9:30 p.m to below St. Andrew s Hall, 431 F (space rock) WAILIN' INC. Saturdays. $3 21 and older; "Cute JOEYS COMEDY CLUB AT 1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec 1112, Congress, Detroit ill All ages i313i DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 9 p.m. Friday Saturday. Dec 18 19 tittle House' with house and techno. 9 961-MELT Of hitp://www 961meH com With Maceo Parker. 7 pm Thursday Sisko's. 5855 Monroe Boulevard. PAtSANO'S Hamlin Pub, 1988 S Rochester Road. p.m. to 2 a m Sundays $5 21 and (rock) Doc 10. The Palace of Auburn Hills ? Taylor Cover charge 21 and older older; Intermediate and advance swing John Oi Crosta. 8:15 p.m and 10 45 Rochester Hills. Free. 21 and older. Championship Dr , Auburn Hills. Sold (313) 278 5340 or dance lessons. 8 p m to 2 a.m. p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec 11 12 ($12. (248) 656 7700 (rock) GLEN EDDIE out. All ages (248) 377 0100 or http //www siskoscom (blues) Mondays. Free. 18 and older; Beginner $24.95 dinner show package), and 7 JOHN BERRY 9 p.m. Thursday. Dec 10. Fov and http //www.palacenel com (rock) "WDRQ FREEZE FOR ALL" swing dance lessons 7 p.m. to 2 a.m p.rt,. Sunday, Dec. 13 ($10, $22 95 With JoDce Messina, perform as part Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave . With 98 Degrees. Ace of Base. Voices Tuesdays Free. 18 ond older; "Ready (iinner show package); at the club. or radio station WYCD's Christmas Bloomfield Hills Free. All ages (248) of Theory, Monlfah. L.F.O., Inoj and C Steady Go." Brit pop music night. 9 5070 Schaefcr Road. Dearborn (313) show. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dec 16. 644 4800; 9 p.m Saturday. Dec 12. MIND CIRCUS Note. 6 30 p.m Saturday. Dec 12. p.m. to 2 a m Wednesdays ($3). at the 584-8885, Detroit Opera House. 1526 Broadway. Duggan's Irish Pub. 6722 Dixie 9 pm Thursday. Doc \7 Aivin's Royal Oak Music Theatre. 318 w club. 29 S Sngmaw. Pontiac (248) MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE Detroit. $25 All ngos. (248) 645 6666 Highway. Ctarkston Free 21 and older 5756 Cass Ave Detroit **> 18 and (country) (2481 625 3900: 9 p.m. rrnirsdny, Doc older (313) 832 235f. or Fourth St . Royal Oak $19 93 AH 334 7411 BBMWBmUMBBMMMM• a»w»i»a«awtfauu»,iijaBwaaaiiMBMiMM!ii»ii^ »w wi^mmmm ^m mmmmmmmm mm mmmm ES BYJONKATZ about, to break but,ias they 6ay backhome, He never makes it, Michael Keat6n is a delightful SPECIAL WROTH in the business. This necessi A year later, Charlie is not dad in bpthi fncarnations, but it's 0: Frosty the Snowman tates MB being away froin home, over his dad's death. But one the showman, not the man who Wa$a fairy'taletheysay. missing out on things J ike the fateful blow on the harmonica has the^ beat lines ("As if I don't 12-year-old's hockey games. • \ He was made of snow, changes, all th$t, and Jack conies s hayci enough problems with But the children know "Someday he's gonna score his back ;,. as the front lawn's show- these stick arms and a huge : ffoiv he came to life one day. first goal,- cautions wife Gabby • man!v, -,- butt"). Kelly, Preston ("Jerry (Kelly Preston), "and you're Well let's stop right there. You > Magiiire") is an appealing arid Inspired by the song's lyrics, • gonna miss it — like the time he can get the rest of the story from ever-understanding wife/moni "Jack Frost" will doubtless go on got the measles or stuck a jelly Scrooge, 'cause we're not telling. out of the "Leave It To Beaver" to do some inspiring itself. It's a sandwich in the toaster," With dad as a "Wizard of Bliz mold, and young Joseph Cross motioa picture that's as warm as To appease them both, Jack zard," however, it's safe to say ("Desperate Measures") is just its lead character is cool, and has builds a snowman With Charlie there are liberal elements of marvelous as Charlie; he gamely the staying power to become, if (Joseph Cross), then gives him "E.T.," "Mr. Ed" and "Harry and resists multiple opportunities to we dare employ the overused an old harmonica, telling his son the Hendersons" which means go for the broad reaction, doing expression, a Christmas classic, that it has magical powers. that your kids will do a lot of gig wonders.with tender looks and Did we say cool? Young Charlie "Whenever you play this, no gling, and you'll be grateful for a inflections. Frost's dad is the coolest! But matter where I am, I can hear holiday film that really delivers The film's star, of course, is not right away. Jack Frost it," Jack promises. Driving to a the goods, with nothing more Frost, the amazing animatron (Michael Keaton) is a Colorado- big gig on a blustery Christmas objectionable than an occasional from Jim Henson's Creature based blues singer whose band is eve, he abruptly turns around, double entendre on the rotund Shop and George Lucas' ILM' realizing that his priorities are one's anatomy — or lack of one. special effects lab. Five special ized puppeteers operated over 60 Enchantlng/ Charlie Frost (Joseph Cross) with his dad different combinations of the big M\ • •*'* guy, giving him life and limbs Jack Fivst, who has returned to life as a snowman, in 0 I S I I V I I E f r i \ T « ) r with which to throw snowballs Warner Bros/ heartwarming family comedy, "Jack at super-speed, play a mean Frost," starring Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston. goalie and even cry on cue. First-time director Troy Miller, tions of Frost's newfound mortal superb use of Fleetwood Mac's and veteran director of photogra ity. Former Yes bandmember "Landslide." GUIIOi MOVIES phy Laszlo Kovacs provide Trevor Rabin furnishes a won Holiday cheers for "Jack refreshingly creative shots derful score, supported with a Frost." It will warm the heart, throughout, getting only a bit too soundtrack that includes Han light up a smile and melt the ANTZ(PG) ISTUL KNOW WHAT YOU DID Main Art Theafrt III National Amusements gimmicky with early demonstra- on K* CWMTI ism no rm UH SUMMER (X)NV Mah-llMfe son, Stevie Ray Vaughn and a winter blues. Showcase Cinemas HiKttwcnumswwii THEWATERB0Y(PG13) RoyalOak THE SIEGE (R) (248)S424180 ftOWOM $3.00 (TW-LrTE) SHOWS Auburn Hills 1-14 StwWinchert« CAURjicoMunusnwsvonuH DAILY 2tS0N.OpdvkRd ftmm 1136 S. Rochester M, Winchester Holiday gems Bet*tttUniv&fy&tfaftai6M Mtem MaS ELIZABETH (R) 810-37J-2660 6800 Wayne Rd, 24MO-1160 AMERICAN HISTORY X (R) EUrmlnghun Thw^re larqakiMatheeDafy OnebHofWrenRd No one under age 6 admitted for VELVET GOLDMINE 211S". Woodward MShows unci 6pm 313-729-1060 PCI 3 4 R rated ftra afta- 6 pm HAPPINESS (NCI7) Share classic movie favorites Continuous Shew Oafy DcwrtoviTi Birminqhini terrain MitineeDafy WCWWHHWIITTK) Ute Start Wed This. Ffi.& HVwaWiun NPABUG'SUFE(G) 248^44-3419 CcrtinucwShowba1/ NPBAttPICINTHECmf N? Denotes No Pass frgaganents BY LEANNE ROGERS resolved on Christmas Eve. • 'Another Christmas PSYCHO (R) ou wi coieun usnw AVO r»« J STAFF WRITER Ute Shows MThjafh. 4 Sal («)• OftrenUnte 6 to Admitted Another fun holiday movie is BABC(C) Order ^ u wmmmmmmmmmm* *m *WP The Observer & EccehtricfTHUBSDAY, DECEMBER 10,1998 (NO-OF*>E7 STREET SCENE •J'Ji^.iVi-r-""'-'. - <• •» 'J- -( / .4-^^- . X 5 , secular acts PC Talk has won you used to say! 'Jesus is the way."" Bros.) wasn't so miserable, he said, too. It was so much fun at 2 in the debuted on the UK singles chart at No. multiple Grammy The song came about during a song thanks to new drummer Mike Malinin. morning. We'd walk put of the control 4, almost wasn't. Awards, sold millions of writers' retreat at a chateau in France "Until Mike came into the band, it was room and then you could just go out to "We went into the studio to recprd records and packed The owned by Miles Copeland. always difficult. It had nothing to do the bar. I'd mix some drinks for the boys some b-sides and 'Pure Morning* was Palace of Auburn Hills. "We Wrote it with Dprainick Miller, with (the former drummer's) skill at and sit around and (talk). part of the b-sides session. We brought The trio is considered who is Sting's guitarist, and Mark Hud playing the drums. He was a fine drum The Goo Goo Dolls are veterans of in a guitar loop that we would never superstars in the son of the Hudson Brothers' Variety mer. Mike would jiM cast a whole vibe radio station promotional shows. Last think we would ever use, laid down Christian rock world, Show, It was 9 in the morning, we were on our situation. Mike really injected month the band played a show for some bass and drums. By the end of the yet, it's probably the all tired. We'd been writing every day new life into the band," Rzeznik said. WXDG-FM (The Edge) at the 7th House day, Brian (Mplko, lead singer/guitarist) least known band of CHRISTINA for five days and this song comes out," Part of that "new life" included in Pontiac Now the trio will return to had Bome lyrics and vocals," Olsdal FU0CO Friday's "Holiday Hoo he said. "We love it. It's a quirky little Rzeznik using an effects pedal with his play WPLTs "Holiday Hootenanny" at explained. tenanny" line-up of Gob number. It's Queen meets the Beatles guitar for the first time. Besides that, Cobo Arena on Friday. "When we were done, we thought it Goo Dolls, Edwin meets 'Grease.'" there's a more upbeat feel on the album, "I enjoy doing those shows. Occasion was way too good for a b-side. This has McCain and Semisonic. I>ike most of DC Talk's material, it take the single "Slide," for example. ally we wind up taping those shows got to be a single. We gave it to the While it might seem hard for DC Talk has full crossover potential — just look Rzeznik attributed that to Malinin and because they wind up being the coolest." record company and they said, 'OK. the hits "Iris," from the movie "City of w to win over secular music listeners, at the numbers. Let's put it out. * band member Toby McKeehan says he Angels," and "Name." Big party "Detroit is our No. 1 market. The Although "Pure Morning" has made just stays focused on the music. "It shocked the hell out of me," Stefan Olsdal of the androgynous Brit biggest show of our tour was at The Placebo stars in the UK, it has merely "When we're invited by a radio station Palace, I think we had between 10,000 Rzeznik said about the success of "Iris." pop band Placebo has a different take broke the band in the United States. we pretty much play our music and let and 12,000. Our opening gig after we "I'm on a record with Alanis Moris- on radio gigs. It's one big party — even "We've been playing really small our music speak for who we are and got a record deal was at Cobo opening sette and U2 and Peter Gabriel. I take if it does mean missing the acts he what we're about. We're definitely con for DeGarmo and Key. We're looking for my hat off to (soundtrack producer) would like to see. At a recent East Coast clubs. We played Aerosmith's club in cerned with social issues, and obviously ward to going back to Detroit. Detroit Danny Bramson. He thought about show, Placebo was on the bill with for Boston to like 50 people. The day before we're spiritual and our faith is very has been very, very good to us." making an actual soundtrack for once mer House of Pain rapper Everlast. But we played in Paris, France, to 2,000 important to us," he said. instead of slapping a bunch of songs on he and his band were much too busy to screaming fans. We're going back three "But we try not to be preachy. When a Soundtrack stars a CD and none of them are in the watch Everlast. years to the type of clubs we used to radio station invites us to play a gig, the The way Goo Goo Dolls movie." "We were having a disco in our bus. play." music's what got us invited there and guitarist/vocalist Johnny Rzeznik sees Banking on that success, the Goo Goo We just got this great bus with a really we try to be respectful." it, there's two types of musicians. Dolls, which also includes bassist/vocal good sound system. We played some Christina Fuoco is the pop music In this case, it was the song "My "They're either dumb or they're ist Robby Takac, brought in Jack Joseph Barry White and got down." reporter for The Observer & Eccentric Friend (So Long)," a musical nod to (jerks). With this album, I was deter Puig to mix' Dizzy Up the Girl." He also Olsdal, Placebo and Everlast will Newspapers. If you have a question or Blur's Tarklife" album. The lyrically mined to have a good time because I'm mixed "Iris." come together once again to play "The comment for her, you can leave her a acerbic song tears into a Christian band miserable. I'm usually a miserable "He's got the most unbelievable stu Night 89X Stole Christmas" at Joe message at (734) 953-2147, mailbox No. that turned secular to get attention: "/ (jerk)," explained Rzeznik, who was dio. We camped out there for a month Louis Arena on Dec. 20. Placebo is tour 2130, or write to her at The Observer & saw your video on VHllLooks like they unusually jovial. with him," Rzeznik explained. "We made ing in support of its sophomore effort Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 School spent a ton I How does it feel to be the Recording the Goo Goo Dolls' latest out additions to it. I believe they're still "Without You I'm Nothing" (Virgin). The craft, Livonia, Mich., 48150, or cfuoca® flavor for a spell I And I remember when album "Dizzy Up the Girl" (Warner there. I bought a bar. I installed a bar first single, "Pure Morning," which oe.homecomm.net ANIMATION FESTIVAL The 6th Annual Spike and Essentially a pilot for "South unsuspecting Detroit audiences. 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"We remodeled mas Eve, Thursday, Dec, 24, closed Christmas bay, Friday, Dec. 25 almost from the ground up; at open 7 a.m. to 9 p^m. New Year's Eve; Thursday, Dec 31, open 8 least that's what the checkbook a.m. to 8 p.m. New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1. - feels like," said Tom Palushaj of Menu: Upscale family restaurant, dally specials, American, favorites Farmington Hills wlio runs the Including chicken, seafood and steaks, some Italian and Greek kitchen of the family owned and dishes. Lots of daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Chil operated restaurant. "You get dren's menu Just for Kids under age 10. into a project, and make changes v Cost: Reasonable; dinner entrees and specials $5.99 to $10.50, as you go." ' sandwiches $2.85 to $5.50, breakfast $2.09 to $7.99. "We're established here, peo Discounts: Senior citizens receive 10 percent off regular dinner ple know us," added his brother menu. Frequent Diner Card, buy 15 dinners or lunches, and get $5 George of Livonia who manages off next meal. the restaurant. Brothers Pasko, Credit Cards: All majors accepted Nick, Kola and Michael also Carry-out: Available work there along with other fam Banquet Room: Seats up to 70 people ily members. "You've got to put Highlights: 17th Anniversary Celebration and Customer Apprecia money back into the business. tion Day, Monday, Dec. 21. Twenty-five percent off all day, not From the beginning we had the Including alcoholic beverages. relentless pursuit to become the best restaurant on the west-side. We have the best service, the designed the interior which has on Rye. Broasted Chicken was best food, and now we have the a green, beige, and brown color added to the menu this summer. best atmosphere." scheme. There are lots of hang Regular customers know what Archie's stayed open during ing plants and bright red poin- daily dinner specials to expect - construction, which began in settias. Monday, baked meatloaf; Tues 1996 with the new, expanded The good news for customers is day, baked Salisbury Steak; parking lot. To thank customers, that prices were raised very lit Wednesday, City Chicken; Thurs and celebrate their anniversary, tle. "We want to make sure we day, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Fri Archie's is offering 26 percent .keep our prices affordable for day, Fish & Chips, Saturday, off, excluding alcoholic bever Chicken Florentine with Fettuci- ages, on Monday, Dec. 21. families," said Tom. "Our secret to cooking is keeping the food ni Alfredo. If what you're looking The light fixtures, booth cover fresh and buy the best quality for isn't on the menu, check out the numerous daily lunch and ings, floor and kitchen are new. ingredients we can buy." 'Oak trimmed doorways, booths dinner specials. The ones listed and tables, and glass etched "A couple can have dinner with are just a sample. wine for under $30," said George. accents help create a comfortable George welcomes many cus dining atmosphere. You're sure to find something tomers by name, Archie's is still STATT PHOTO BT ELIZABETH CARNEGIE Architect Robert. J. Tobin of to satisfy your appetite at a family restaurant, but now, it's Tobin Associates, in Troy Archie's. There are daily break a little more. "It looks like you're Happy holidays: George (left) and Tom Palushaj in the newly renovated dining room redesigned the upscale contem fast, lunch and dinner specials, going somewhere really nice, it's at Archie's. Broiled N.Y. Steak, Broasted Chicken with mashed potatoes, and Greek porary exterior of the restau homemade soups, and rice pud no longer the neighborhood Salad are among the many dishes you'll find on the menu at Archie's. rant. The bathrooms were also ding. Often ordered dishes restaurant," said Tom. "People remodeled. Luke Palushaj, an art include Archie's Famous Fish & want to spend more time here on director at R.J. Thompson, Chips, and the Grilled Reuben Saturdays," added Tom. NEW YEAR'S EVE BY ELEANOR HEALD ham (248) 647-7774. From 5 p.m. to midnight an all pagne at midnight. • Excalibur - 28875 • Fox & Hounds - 1560 SPECIAL WRITER A la carte menu including a la carte menu has eight entree Cafe Cortina is also offering a Franklin Road, (corner of 12 North Woodward Ave., Bloom- appetizers, soup, salad, main selections ranging $29-33 and Christmas Eve Dinner with live Mile Road and Northwestern field Hills, (248) 644-4800. Regu The musical question "What courses (ranging $19-30), veg includes seafood, duck, lamb holiday music, 6:30 p.m. Thurs Highway), Southfield (248) 358- lar menu selections with entrees are you doing New Year's, New etable accompaniments and veal, steak and Wellington of day, Dec. 24. The cost is $65 per 3355. New Year's Eve party ranging $18-25 will be offered. Yearns Eve?" has been asked for dessert. With any entree, one- beef. person. Entree choices include (reserved seating by prepaid Reservations 10 p.m. and later many decades. It's time to half pound Alaskan King Crab • Cafe Cortina - 30715 W. 10 Rack of Lamb with roasted pep tickets only) with dancing and will have party favors and mid answer it for this year. Legs or lobster tail can be added Mile Rd., Farmington Hills (248) pers and garlic, Filet of Sole entertainment by The Warren night champagne toast. Pub Whether you want a quiet din for an additional charge. For 474-3033 "Meuniere" or Veal Medallions Commission begins 9:30 p.m. at entertainment throughout the ner, one that includes romantic reservations 10 p.m. or later, "Limone" Imported Artichokes. $100 per person (not including evening. Early diners can choose from liquor, tax or gratuity). Menu dancing or a grand party with enjoy the music of Reggie Brax the open menu beginning at 4:30 Call for information/reserva • Opus One - 565 East midnight champagne toast and ton on the Stone Terrace and tions. includes appetizer medley, mixed Larned Street, Detroit (313) 961- p.m. Starting at 9:30 p.m. salad and choice of an entree party favors, one of the following ring in the New Year with cham there's a special package, $85 per • Diamond Jim Brady's 7766. Two seating periods 5 or restaurants is sure to please. pagne toast and party favors at from 2-pound lobster, veal 5:30 and 7:30 or 8 include offer person including antipasto, pap- Bistro - 26053 Town Center, porterhouse, sauteed chicken Please note that some restau no additional charge. Big Rock's pardelle with pomodoro and Novi (248) 380-8460 ings from the regular menu. A rants require tickets paid 'in fabulous upper level Got Rocks breast, swordfiah or filet mignon, 9:30 or 10 p.m. seating at $75 basil, winter salad, choice of Want dinner with quiet jazz completing with dessert medley. advance. But if you wait until lounge is first come, first served, entree from among salmon, veal per person includes a four-course the last minute to reserve, you'll but be advised, it was packed music? That's on tap at Dia At the banquet center between dinner from a special expanded medallions, filet mignon or mond Jim's between 4 p.m. and most likely be disappointed just last year at midnight. French-cut veal chop, and com 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. at $125 per menu. Also, at this time, you can about anywhere. midnight. Five special entrees • Cafe Bon Homme - 844 pleted with Napoleon dessert. person, same as restaurant listen and dance to the smooth accompanied by a salad range menu but dancing and entertain sounds of B&B. 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