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VOLUME 34 NUMBER 80 WESTLAND. MICHIGAN • 74 PAGES • http://observer ecccntric.com SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS Judges court city for spacC 199* Hotn«Totren Co«munle«tlon * Network, Inc. Overcrowding has plagued Westland's 18th ing. • Defendants, victims and their District Court) located behind the Westland In their plea for help, Bokos and families often face each other while police station on Ford Road, and judges say Judge Gail McKnight told city officials waiting in crowded hallways, increas Home project during a Monday night study session ing the potential for violence. the problem is worsening and could lead to that: • With as many as 200 people pack photos sought violent incidents in the court building. • The court had 38,000 cases last ing the court hallway some days, secu The Observer wants to hear aDout your. BY DARRELL CLEM problems for all of us," Judge C. year - more than double the number it rity officers have little room to break recent home improvement projects for STAFF WRITER Charles Bokos told city leaders Mon was built to handle in 1980. up fights. "There isn't enough space to two upcoming special sections. [email protected] day. U Its staff has doubled to 40 employ separate people in the hallway," McK- Send us a photograph of a recent home Westland district judges, fearing Overcrowding has long plagued 18th ees during the same 19-year period, night said. improvement project done by you person • Jurors waiting to be questioned ally In your home or yard. potential violence amid crowds that District Court, tucked behind the West- and workers desperately need more pack their cramped court building, are land police station on Ford Road, and space to do their jobs. for possible jury duty have to be shifted Inchxh Information about th» lob: imploring city officials to consider a judges say the problem is worsening. • Offenders waiting for probation between two courtrooms; they have no • Cost of material $4.5 million expansion. But judges face hesitant city officials appointments are forced to sit in a hall room of their own. • Where you bought It "I'm worried about the day that who say court needs must be weighed way where score3 of ticket-payers often • A bigger court would include bet- j • How long the job took to corrfplete something might ignite that will cause alongside hopes for a new recreation line up to settle fines - creating a situ ation for possible disputes. • And anything else yoy might want to center and a new administration build Please see COURT, A2 add The Observer will publish your photos and Information on Sunday, April IS, and on Sunday, May 9,'on a space-available basis. Sand your material to: Special Projects Editor ' Ralph R.Echtinaw 36251" Schoolcraft * Livonia, Ml 48156 • Include a stamped, self-addressed enve lope if you want the photos, returned. • SubmTsslons.fof Inside home improve-: ments must be received by March 23. : ti Submissions for outside horrte improve ments must be received by April 10'/ Questions?Call Ralphm (734)953-2054
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OPINION Cause for concern? Law makers fret over pedophiles using the Internet to prey on chil dren. Legislators' actions too often become just a source of publicity./A14
COMMUNITY LIFE When In Ireland: In the United States, St. Patrick's Day can mean things like green beer and STAJT PHOTO BY To* EUffUY corned beef and cabbage, The floating worlQ. Wayne-Westland YMCA instructor Crystal Hamm of Belleville helps Brandon Asaro, 4, of Dearborn float. The but in Ireland it's a "very, class was for 3- to 5-year-olds called Rays/Starfish. It is an introduction to front crawl (freestyle) with arm stroke and rotary very great day" that usu breathing. It also includes underwater swimming and deep-water safety. The class is to familiarize the child with water. Please ally starts at church./Bl seepage A3. ENTERTAINMENT Construction to begin soon on new fire station Theater: Meadow Brook's BY DARRELL CLEM to be built in nearly 30 years. officials said. members approved the fire station "Gift of Glory" raises STAFF WRITER Mayor Robert Thomas predicted the Westland City Council members on plans on March 2, setting the stage for expectation for regional- [email protected] station will open late this year or in Monday are expected to vote on a site a council vote Monday- specific theater./El South-end residents could see con spring 2000. plan and a special land use for the new Two firefighters trained as struction begin as early as May on a The new station will provide faster station, paramedics will initially work out of new Westland fire station in their responses to fires and medical emer "We'll go out for bids soon after that, the station with one mini-pumper. neighborhood. gencies in a south leg of the city that is and we should be ready to break "They'll have fire attack capabilities INDEX The new building is slated for the geographically separate from the rest ground by May." Fire Chief Mark Neal as well as advanced life support capa southeast corner of Annapolis and of Westland. said. "We're starting to get very excit bilities," Neal said. • Opinion A14 Irene, in Carver subdivision. It will The 4,600-squaro-foot building is ed." Ultimately, city officials hope to become the first Westland fire station expected to cost about $800,000, city Westland Planning C o m m l s s i o n • Obituaries A3 Please see STATION, A5 • Crossword G2 • Classified Index F5 Autos H8 Man faces charges in cashing of fraudulent checks Home & Service H7 Apartments G2 BY DARRELL CLEM erica branch and trying to defraud The company official told bank withdrawing $3,000 from the savings • Community Life Bl STAFF WRITER Dimplex Oil Co. of Wayne. authorities that he didn't authorize the account, a police report said. • Sports CI [email protected] The defendant has been charged fol check and that three other checks also On March 4 three days after the • Entertainment El A Westland man is accused of check lowing incidents cited in Westland were missing. l first incident the suspect is accused • Real Estate Fl fraud amid allegations that he tried to police reports. A man who brought in the $10,000 of returning to Comerica with an bilk an oil company out of as much as A Dimplex manager was notified by check took $2,000 in cash, placed $8,000 check drawn on the same oil $18,000, police reports said. Comerica that a company account was $3,000 in a savings account and put company, police said A 23-year-old suspect could face 14 overdrawn and that a $10,000 check $5,000 in a certificate, hank employees The man went to a drive-up window HOW TO REACH US years in prison if convicted of cashing had been written on March 1. one told police. fraudulent checks at a Westland Com report said. Two davs later, the man is accused of Please, soo CHECKS.'AK Newsroom,734-963-210 4 Newsroom fax: 734-591-727 9 E-mail: bjachmandoehomecomm.n«. t Switch to Lowell gets unofficial approval Nightllne/Sports.734-953-210 4 Reader Comment Line: 734-953-204 2 BY MARIE CHKSTNEY Twice this week LKA president Karen Zyc?ynski Classified Advertising: 734-591-090 0 STAFF WRLIKR LIVONIA SCHOOLS has hinted at the looming conflict, first m a letter to [email protected] ecomm.net the LivOnia Observer and then m a public hearing Display Advertising:734-591-230 0 I Livonia Public Schools' plan to close Johnson Kle- held Monday to air the Johnson Lowell switch and Home Delivery,734-591-050 0 into Ihe 1WI9 mentary in 2000 and move students and staff to the June and build the costs of the move t ho changes in the element arv school da\ N<. bigger Ixnvoll school is sailing in smooth waters, with 20(H) budget (ii-companvinfl stnr\ i little controversy and few anticipated problems But a sister issue I hat brings major
mrnmimrw^imi aftte Mais, it wU) «•*#>we, tt» W^RWlFiHr PWIW WwW WlBMJf IMC Poafi9m»m>H£3*t& \$ ,» , r *' t *fy »» ^0* orfcgy ntt*r * Cotnriwa|^|MpfW|yRa1|^[% ^¾ high marks «N» (llfMAIION 'l»r • Hi*etiaf#*MmtT#> 9tm F*m« it im RA*UT Getting along swimmingly: Jamie Soger, 4, of Dearborn Heights, Dana Howell, 5, of Westland and Jessica Bojanini, 5, of Westland hold to the side of the YMCA pool. 9 YMCA program helps put kids in the swim The Rays and Starfish swimming pro safety and positive attitudes. Some gram at the Wayne-Westland YMCA is skills include introduction to the front Jumping in Jessica Bojanini, 5, of Westland had no part of the Skippers aquatic program. crawl with an over arm stroke and fear going off the block and not holding her nose at The Rays and Starfish are part of the rotary breathing, back crawl, back the Wayne-Westland YMCA Rays/Starfish class for preschool program for kids ages 3- to 5 stroke, underwater swimming and deep 3-to 6-year-olds. At right, Instructor Crystal Hamm years old. The program also offers swimv water safety. Kids also learn increased ming skills for children 6 months to 3 endurance in kicking, paddle stroke and 6f Belleville helps Dana Howell, 5, of Westland swim '-''-ji;*.r''.';': •'"••^^ •> in the YMCA's Rays/Starfish class. ^mm years. ' finning back. The classes are part of the *&£*:,• Kids learn swimming skills, personal winter preschool swim schedule. Westland Police to clamp down on unsafe driving practices get away to the world of Tommy Bahama Casual separates. Imported. Cadet blue cotton knit shirt with orchid pnnt. BY DARRELL CLEM more roadway to speed down." ~ officers will be out there," he STAFF WRITER Officers will strictly enforce said. "We just want to say that Sizes M-XXL. $55. D leated silk shorts with herringbone pattern. [email protected] alcohol and speeding laws, and there will be extra officers out Straw or black. Waist sizes 30-^0. $62. Extra Westland police officers drivers who get caught also will there on patrol, and Westland will be assigned to patrol local be ticketed if they're not wearing will be putting in quite a few." roads next week to watch for their seat belts, Brokas said. With St. Patrick's Day motorists who are drunk, speed "We'll be pulling over more approaching, one local bar. ing or ignoring seat belt laws. cars, and the person had better Steffs Lounge on Newburgh The clampdown will start Sun have their seat belt on," he said. Road south of Joy. has agreed day evening and end early Fri "Above all, they had better have Wednesday to try to help curb day morning. Westland and 10 their children belted. That's drunken driving, Brokas said. other law enforcement agencies what we're really concentrating Patrons who come to Steffs in in Wayne County will join the on is saving the kids." groups will have an opportunity initiative, called "Drive Michigan A state highway safety grant, to choose a designated driver Safely." channeled through Wayne Coun among themselves during a ran Police are warning St. ty, will help local departments dom drawing of ""Blarney Patrick's Day revelers not to pay to place extra officers on stones." drive if they guzzle too much duty during the targeted hours. In a party of five, for example, beer •- green or otherwise - dur Westland police will be joined all five people would draw ing Wednesday's Irish celebra in "Drive Michigan Safely" by stones. Four people would find tion. Extra Westland officers will the Wayne County Sheriffs themselves with stones painted be placed on roads from 7 p.m. to Department, Michigan State green, while the fifth would 3 a.m. during the five-day offen Police and local departments in draw a stone with no paint, sive, paying particular attention Livonia, Redford Township, becoming the designated driver. to motorists on Merriman. Ford, Detroit, Romulus, Dearborn, "The designated driver will get Wayne and Newburgh roads and Flat Rock, Hamtramck and free munchies and pop," Brokas Michigan Avenue, Sgt. Peter Highland Park. said. Brokas said. "All of those departments will Next week's ""Drive Michigan "We want to encompass the have extra personnel out looking Safely" program will launch the hours later at night when people specifically for alcohol-related first of several similar initiatives go out drinking at bars," he said. (offenses), but they will also be slated for 1999 ~ most nf them '^Ve also want to wait until rush enforcing speeding and seat belt timed to coincide with special hour is over so that we can con laws." Brokas said. "We don't occasions when heavy drinking centrate on the people who have want to divulge how many extra is likelv to occur, Brokas said. Local man killed in UP accident A Westland man was killed in the U.S. 2/Point Aux ('hones release said. enrly Sunday in a two vehicle area, police said. The driver of tho semitruck accident in the Upper Peninsula. The accident occurred about was treated and released from a police said. 3:55 a.m. Sunday when an east- hospital Mark Hcrwig. 25. died along bound pickup truck passing US 2 was closed from -1 a m with Steven Moo, 25. of Romulus another vehicle was struck head- to 11 55 a.m. Sunday as authori after the pickup truck they were on by a westbound semitruck. a ties cleaned debris and fuel from riding in hit n semitruck head-on Michigan State Police press the road wmmmmmmmmm*mmmmmmmmmmmmxm OBITUARIES NOftMA J. HALL tinei Hall of New Boston, Wes burial al Glen F.don Cemetery Funeral services for Norma Hail, ley *•Janet * Hall of Canton and Officiating was Jim Vallaiuo 72, of Wayne wore arranged by Kenneth Hall of Anchorage. Mr Uoid. who died March I in Vormculen Funeral Home, West- Alaska, daughters, (florin Lucas Garden City, was born March of Wayne. Myra Brady of Hills 19. 1 from page Al elementary class size. • lit picking th« John- • Increasing physical educa bargaining, but we can't hold up ration carries a hefty price-tag, have it go over 600 in four years. But .reducing class size, tion class time to 90 minutes a the process until the process about $4.4 million. That woiild be significantly larg Zyczynskicautioned, is not an son-to-Lowtll mov«, the week for grades 1-6 and 60 min ends," said. Superintendent Ken However, "he did question sink er than we want, or we are used issue that the district should district It putting "on utes a week for kindergartners. Watson. ing $800,000 into building four to. The Johnson area is the abandon. It's an issue, she said, th« back bijrn«rn the • Eliminating non-noon hour The move to Lowell is one of classrooms onto Garfield when, fastest growing area in the city." the LEA will pursue during recesses. "Teachers might not two options the district consid for a far less amount of money, At.the public hearing, two negotiations. second option: moving like recess duty, but they know ered to ease overcrowding in the the district could hire an assis Johnson teachers, Maurene At Monday's public hearing, grad* six to middle kids need to get out and let off southwest part of the city. In tant principal at Lowell to help Moag and John Lectka, backed Zyczynski said Livonia's teach school. steam," Zyczynski said. picking the Johnson-to-Lowell handle the larger number of stu the Johnson-to-Lowell switch. ers had ho input into the final • Hiring teachers in grades move, the district is putting "on dents. "It's important we get to stay recommendations made by the five and six who have endorse the back burner* the second However, Watson said the dis together," Moag said. elementary restructured day ments, minors or majors, in option, moving grade six to mid trict does not want an elemen Bonnie Staples, Johnson PTA principal; Ron Van Horn, Mar president, said parents backed committee. shall principal; Terry Davidson, math and science. dle school, Watson said. tary school with over 600 stu "Teachers were involved in the The recommendations, if Trustee Ken Timmons initially dents. The number of students the move but needed answers to assistant director of instruction; questions about such issues as initial stage, but not in the final Fred Price, assistant director of approved by the trustees, will be backed the second option, but could easily exceed that, he said, recommendations," she said. included in the 1999-2000 bud said he would support the move if some of the new students are bus transportation, playground Instruction; and Paul Derwich, equipment and sidewalks. Committee members making chairman. get. This means the recommend to Lowell as long as a grades 6-8 not absorbed at Garfield. recommendations are Lorna ed changes could be adopted middle school configuration was "That's the reason for the Meetings will be held in the Zyczynski cited the following Garfield addition," Watson said. next few months to answer the Durand, Webster principal; as some of the recommended before a contract is reached with simply put "on the back burner" Andrea Oquist, Johnson princi the teachers. and not abandoned outright. The "We will not dump another 70 parents' questions and map out changes not yet discussed by kids into Johnson (Lowell) and details of the move, Watson said. pal; Ernest Terry, Nankin Mills Livonia's teachers: "We're going into collective grades 6-8 middle school configu CITY OF WESTLAND ORDINANCE NO. 248-A-7 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE USE OF LAND Schools tune in to elementary music AND STRUCTURES BY DIVIDING THE CITY OF WESTLAND INTO DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES Livonia Public Schools can't "There's not a large number of ber of yearly instructional hours • Use 30 and 45 minute blocks THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; for such special classes as art, TO SPECIFY THE DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED wait until its new budget gets music teachers available." from 1,047 to 1,098 by the 2000- FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND OTHER SPECIFIED adopted in June to start hiring For the 1999-2000 school year, 2001 school year. music, physical education, PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS REGULATIONS, the teachers it needs for the the district wants to hire four The plan includes implement library materials MILITARY NEWS Army Pvt. Benjamin P. Kin dle has arrived for duty at Camp Humphreys, Pyongtaek-Gun. South Korea. Kindle, a chemical equipment repairer, is assigned to the 520th Maintenance Company. Ho is the brother of Kimberly McArthur of Westland. In 1998, he graduated from Mount Clemens High School. Army Cadet Barry C. Lingel- bach II was placed on the dean's list at the U.S. Military Acade my, West Point, N.Y. To qualify for the honor, he was required to maintain a 3.0 grade point aver- ago. He plans to graduate in 1999 with a bachelor's degree and will be commissioned as n second lieutenant in the US Army. Hia major is systems engineer PATRICIA A. GIBBONS ing. Westland City Clerk Lingelbnch is the son of Adopted: March 1,1999 W*m*rvt m F,(l»cti«i:M(irchli,1999 Richnrd D. Prank of Livonia nnd Wt to mm Susan K. Lingclboch of We*t ^^ui fl^^^^^A^^jfjAk^ I'^^fctHl),!??? ;/. Lwmj • I Qumtrots. land. He is a 1994 graduate of : T ~fO»BI<>—4W»«fr— From the time you learn of yoifT Station HP-' from page Al pregnancy an Oakwood * ' r$£ affiliated physician will guide **& place three or four paramedics, a fire truck and a medical rescue you throughout your entire vehicle at the station. A community police officer also pregnancy. From expert care,'. will be placed at the station to sound medical '-advice, part-time. The mayor said a new south- educational classes and W«r-.-f- side fire station became increas k^s- ingly crucial after the city initi resources, you and your baby *+*'*£ ated life-saving paramedic ser vices in 1997. will receive exceptional care.; The south end is not only geo "K: graphically separate from most After your delivery, you and • South-end residents have voiced enthusias your baby can settle into the tic support for the fire comfort of our newly station. remodeled suites, while being attended to by friendly and of Westland; it also is sometimes caring staff. blocked off from city firefighters when a train is rumbling along railroad tracks near Michigan Avenue, Thomas said. Schedule your appointment "That area of the city has always been the farthest dis today and receive a free book, tance, and it has some of the "What to Expect When You're most difficult areas to got to sometimes because of the rail Expecting,"* during your road tracks," the mayor said Westland has. at times, been appointment. \; Sfc.<' forced to seek help from Inkster and Romulus for soutlvend emergencies, Thomas said The city is paying for the new station with federal Community Development Block (Irani dol lars, he soid. The city nlrcady owned the land "I think this will he a nice addition for the city," Thomas said. "ALS (advanced life sup port) really does make a (lifter '()nc book per household while supplies hist. ence" South-end rrsidenls hrvt- voiced pnthusinslir support lor the fire station ^\M$m> City officials have s;ml the sta Oakwood Hospital Annapolis - Wayne tion could play a role in the revi talization of Carver subdivision whore new housing already has 800-543-WELL Oakwood Started to emerge for the first lime in more than t\'.u deeade* •fc*#"* •'• Ik «if*a** wtfcj-i*! ft The Observer & Eccentricf THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 < I •»•> •jfi « W*B» W SG fptind^ dead at 92 < BY KEN ABRAMCZ\K got it started." hired, Chicago, earning a doctorate at STAFF WRITER; Bra ine r d e scribed Northwestern University. He ways to cut accidents [email protected] worked- with Bradner as "a returned to California for four William Atkin real down-to- years where he taught high An author of a book on the his son, the presi earth kind of school. He came to Michigan in tory of Schoolcraft College once among elderly drivers dent of Jackson guy" 1949 to become the dean of Bay praised Eric Bradner's efforts for Junior College^ "He worked City Junior College. In 1961, he laying the groundwork for became director-coordinator of BY TIM RICHARD states have looked at licens forming a team very closely Schoolcraft and Michigan com to propose the the proposed community college STAFF WRITER ing requirements, but no pat with the initial munity colleges. concept of faculty and that became Schoolcraft and Larger, brighter traffic tern of change is being recom- "All ofBradnor's energy, took the reins as the first presi mended. SEMCOG's study statewide com administrators. signB and wider lane markers tenacity and enthusiasm were munity colleges He was a dent in 1962. would help reduce a growing was funded by the U.S. needed at times when the obsta Department of Transporta to the state Leg hands-on per Hudson, in assessing Brad source of traffic accidents - cles appeared to be insurmount islature. Most of son, really ner's contribution to the college, drivers 65 and older - accord tion. able," Sam Hudson wrote in his "Very few states require the writing of the involved in the wrote, "The picture that emerges ing to a study by the South- 1983 book "Reaching Out ... The Community Col ongoing opera is that of a man full of enthusi east Michigan Council of Gov routine knowledge tests, road History of Schoolcraft College." tests or medical exams for lege Act of 1957 tion of the asm for the job he had taken on, ernments. "Equally beneficial was Brad was • done on institution." bursting with energy that '; Today's roads were elderly drivers," the authors ner's success in persuading a First president Eric say. "No state uses age as a Bradner's dining D , , .. , ., „ , Saundra rubbed off on those who worked designed "in the 1930s and number of colleagues at Delta room table at the Bradner hired the first Florek, dean of with him, and completely dedi using the performance charac basis for restricting or pro College in Bay City to join him hibiting driving." house in faculty at Schoolcraft. marketing and cated to the community college teristics of young, healthy in putting together the staff, the Essexville, Mich., This picture, supplied development, concept. males," says the study by J. The elderly have some curriculum and all of the things "unique crash patterns," say when he was dean by the Schoolcraft Col described him as "Above all, he appears to hav6 .Thomas Bruff and Jennifer necessary before Schoolcraft Col of Bay City Junior "perfect" for that been the right man, at the right ^fivans. the authors, citing: lege was open." lege Archives, was taken • Daytime - "The elderly College, setting era in School place, at the right time." • '••'. But the elderly proportion The book documented and the stage for the in 1968. Bradner retired craft's history. In 1962, Bradner hired Patrick -pf the region's population has are more involved in crashes reflected on Bradner's efforts during the day, when the community college M 1971. "He was con Butler as the college's fifel 'grown from 3.3 percent in during the college's early years, network that cerned about librarian. In Hudson's book, But 1930 to 11.6 percent in 1990, weather is clear and road con as many college officials did this ditions are good" - 88 percent exists in Michigan each and every ler said Bradner was "unusual" and will swell to 17.3 percent week upon the news of Bradner's today. employee. Schoolcraft College in his attitude toward the by 2020, the authors say. during daylight. death. Bradner died Feb. 28 in • Turns - "Elderly drivers Working with community lead was like one of his children, and library. And they are getting into Traverse City of congestive heart ers in the cities of Garden City, he wanted it to grow and his "He encouraged me to be^in traffic crashes more often are more involved in angle failure. He was 92. and left-turn crashes at inter Plymouth, Livonia and employees to believe in it as he ordering books more than two than any group except the Bradner, Schoolcraft's first Northville, a new community believed in it. He and his wife, years before the college was youngest. When miles driven sections with traffic controls." president, was described by the Typically the elderly violator college district was formed in Florence, were the most gracious scheduled to open," Butler said. are considered, "the elderly current president, Richard Wayne County when the elec couple I ever met." "Most college presidents wait crash involvement rate is cited for failure to yield the McDowell, as a "Fine gentleman, right of way. torate voted to set up the school until the college is about to increases dramatically," Bruff who had a vision of what com and voted millage to pay for it. Building a library admit students before they begin and Evans said in their sum • Injury - "The elderly are munity college should be." more likely to be seriously Marv Gans, assistant dean of Bradner was born in Califor to order books. mary. "He's the one who started the Continuing Education Services- nia, earned a bachelor's degree Butler believed Bradner's What can be done? Most college and hired the first facul Physical Fitness and a member at Occidental College, and spent interest in good books stemmed Please see ELDERLY , A16 ty," McDowell said. "He really the early part of his career in of the first group of faculty to be Please see SC FOUNDER, AS CAPITOL CAPSULES Fight renewed • Rep. Valde Garcia, R-St. Johns, has taken up a battle fought for years by former Sen. David Honigman, R-West Bloomfield - a bill to block cities from imposing residency requirements on firefighters. Garcia's bill also would prevent residency from being a consideration in promotion. Garcia complained that local regulations are so onerous that "some cities have even taken to spying on their employees. Peo ple reported seeing (private) /mo. investigators peering through v. FREE Nokia $ their windows and following them around as they ran family m 9.95 errands." Digital Phone Detroit and 75 other cities • FREE Profile 300 Phone have residency rules. • Twin bills to allow Michigan •1 • Unlimited FREE Nights • FREE Nights & Weekends until 2000! to ban the importing of trash if -.v » Congress allows it have been 1.-- " : & Weekends introduced into both chambers of the Legislature - by Loren • 200 Peak Minutes Bennett, R-Canton, in the Sen ate, and Bruce Patterson, R- Canton, in the House. The bills •$39.95/mo. c LEAR PATH" fa,1 'H|j i i |i Voter file panel ;?• $3/mo~ 1st month free. ^i^^atediu Nine city and county clerks - ijlkl, iHWuMi including Kathryn Dornan of Farmington Hills - have been InaworldoftechnoJogjn IW»«JMM 0 named to a special advisory imm**^^waatwm*)BmLm+*\\ *Mm iir^fcii^>iiii^^^^^w>iiiiJt ii» she and physicians actually do BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI SPECIAL WRITER touch, is enough to keep her going. Planning a missionary trip to Mexico is a daunting task for Touching lives anyone, but imagine what the She talks about people like Sil whirlwind trip to a remote Mexi via, a 13-year-old girl, who can village with 40 surgeries in received treatment during a pre four days must do to Jan Glovak, vious visit. Glovak's speech who suffers from lupus, a dis quickens and her excitement is ease that saps her energy and obvious as she explains that Sil causes extreme joint pain. via had a huge cleft palate, a During her sixth trip to hole in the roof of her mouth Camargo, Glovak will be accom that forced air through her nose, panied by Troy resident Dr. making her speech garbled. Michael Busuito, a Clinton "When she woke up from Township physician, chief of surgery and spoke to her moth plastic surgery at St. John Hos er, her mother cried and said: pital in Detroit and Michiganian This is the first time we are able of the Year in 1995. to understand her.' And if that Operation Kindness, a non doesn't melt your heart I don't profit organization recruits med know what will," said Glovak, a ical experts, who pay their own nurse who has been on medical airfare and volunteer their time. leave from Hutzel Hospital in Operation Kindness pays for Warren since she was diagnosed their hotel costs, medical sup with lupus. plies and a seven-hour bus ride "There's a number of cases that takes them from El Paso to that really stick out," Glovak STAFF PHOTO BY B&L BIESLER Camargo. Costs are covered by said. "One family had a son, donations. Miguel, who had a cleft lip and a Getting ready: Farmington Hills nurse Jan Glovak Operation Kindness: Jan Glovak photographed this Sitting in her Farmington little girl, Ceclia, with a cleft packs donated medical supplies for her sixth mission of "group of children at an orphanage in Mexico. She Hills home a few days before her palate and the family drove 14 mercy. Glovak will be accompanied by Dr. Michael recently left on her sixth mission of mercy. departure, Glovak said the idea hours to get to us," she said. Busuito, a Clinton Township physician, chief of plastic of transforming one life, not to surgery at St. John Hospital in Detroit mention the hundreds of lives Please see TOUCHES LIVES, A10 Irish-Americans Lawyers to host St. Pat's Day brunch Former Michigan Attorney "We have held it (parade General Frank Kelley will be brunch) in Corktown every year, You've Lived A life among the guests of honor at the not only to be close to the St. Patrick's Day Parade Brunch parade, but to invoke the history sponsored by the Incorporated of Irish-Americans in the Detroit Society of Irish-American area," said Wayne County Chief Lawyers on Sunday. Assistant Prosecutor and Ply Of Dignity, Independence The annual event, now in its mouth Township resident fourth year, will be broadcast George Ward, who chairs the live by WJR Radio and ComCast brunch committee. Cablevision. Ward got the idea for the And Choice. The brunch starts at 11:30 brunch five years ago when he a.m. at the Porter Street Station attended a St. Pat's Day Party in historic Corktown and ends at organized annually by Mas 1 p.m. in time for the start of the sachusetts Sen. Bill Bulger. parade. In addition to a buffet A limited number of tickets At Botsford Commons' Assisted Living Center brunch, the event will include are still available at $20 per per Irish music by the group Mur son or $50 per family (includes You Don't Have lb Change AThing. phy & Cahill, as well as an parents and children 15 years appearance by singer Phil Mar and younger). For more informa cus Esser. tion, call Sue Morris at (:734) Wayne County Executive Ed 466-2513. McNamara and Sixth Circuit Judge Jim Ryan will serve as co- Announcing the opening of emcees of the event. Other featured guests include 'CANTON Botsford Commons Assisted Craig McCarty, father of Red Wing Darren McCarty and ARTS & IK Ml SHOW Living Center. This innovative author of Rinkside, the Univer jigjgiflieiH sity of Detroit High School Cho |UNi; 19&20 facility, located in an historic rus, U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg, and Eleanor Josaitis, executive — lor Space ( alt — ^s^^^and" newly renovated Albert Kahn-designed director of Focus: HOPE. SMETANKA t RAIT SHOWS • building in Farmington Hills, offers a caring environment for those who need Doll & Bear Lovers 810-658-0440 I Rejoice! 0 support to maintain daily living routines. 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The high council's violation of the Open The Mannings argued that the at an address different from the tion Act, Granholm said in an of 'employee' and are thus not court rule applies to all judges at Meetings Act and the clerk's vio one on his or her driver's license, council 1) failed to state a pur opinion requested by Sen. Mike subject to the provisions of the all levels. lation of the Freedom of Infor pose for closing tho meeting and Attorney General Jennifer Rogers, It-Brighton. act," she concluded. mation Act, a state Court of Granholm has ruled: Commented Chief Justice Eliz 2) failed to take a vote. But the The 1981 protects employees Source: AGO 7007 of Feb. 22, abeth Weaver: "The vast majori* Appeals panel has ruled. The appeals court said, "However, Granholm said local clerks "who report a violation or sus 1999. ty of judges in this state already case sets a precedent for the rest the city council duly re-enacted aren't prohibited from "accepting pected violation of state, local, or operate within these standards. of the state; and recorded the decision," and voter registration applications federal law. Under specified cir Vacation time The few who do not - both those The Mannings sued when the said the council thereby validat reciting addresses different from cumstances, the act prohibits who do not allow themselves suf council rejected their site plan ed its action. those listed, en the applicant's A state court judge should and employer from disciplining ficient Vacation time to 'recharge for a recreational vehicle park. "Further, deficiencies in the driver's license." an employee who reports viola take 20 days of vacation par year their batteries' from the difficult The council went intp closed ses with the approval of the chief keeping of minutes of meetings The opinion on Michigan's tions of the law," Granholm said. work of being a judge, and those sion but failed to state a reason, are not in any event grounds for judge, the Michigan Supreme who take too much time off - as required by sec. 8 of the Open Election Law was requested by But the definition of employee Court said. invalidating the actions taken. state Reps. Liz Brater, D-Ann will benefit by the articulation of Meetings Act. The clerk refused excludes "state classified civil Judges Peter O'Connell. Joel Arbor, and Laura Baird, D-Oke- service," Granholm said. The The high court also said it these standards." to release the minutes of the expects judges "to take educa closed meeting under the public Hoekstra and Martin Doctoroff mos. Michigan Constitution was Source: Supreme Court order sent the case back to the trial amended in 1978 to give troop tional leave of two weeks every of Feb. 23, 1999. records act. Source: AGO 7010 of March 1, three years to participate in judge to calculate attorneys' fees 1999. ers and sergeants collective bar The appeals panel said Iosco and costs for the Mannings. gaining rights but didn't exempt state or national judicial train Circuit Judge J. Richard Ernst them from civil service coverage. ing programs." was correct in opening up just Source: Manning vs. East City must pay Tawas, CA No. 202112, Feb. 26. "As members of the state clas And it encourages judges to part of the minutes because the No protection "participate in professional The city of East Tawas will council's deliberations covered 1999. SC founder from page A6 It's Strong]t from Bradner's major and doc "We stored the books in boxes Internet access for students. torate in history. 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Gratiot (1/2 Mile N. of 16 Mile) 810-463-3620 •GROSSE POINTE . . 19435 Mack Ave. (Just North of Morass)3*«? » "-.'v? svV**^*?*'^; .313-885-0300 Alk /uo* The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 11199, 9 : • • > Touches lives from pageA7 • '• •".»'»%' Vj| i 'J'J» • ' i i. ' • ... The cost of surgery to correct a accompanied other physicians when I came out and told her people all in their 60s who much* Most of the people seek and they really do hide them cleft lip is between $2,000 to who donated their time to help mother that she would be able to walked around their entire lives ing help live in cinderblock away," said Glovak, who $3,000 in Mexico and many of children in the United States, walk normally and bear children with these severe deformities homes without windows, drapes describes surgery as fun. "It's the people who seek help don't Twelve years ago, he started in the future, her mother broke and never had been fixed," for doors and no running water. not work. It's solving a problem. earn that much jn one year. taking his talents overseas. down and started crying," Busuito said. "It really gives you Luxuries, like telephones are It's like a jigsaw puzzle and "It's just the type of work that Busuito said. "It's stories like a sense of how lucky we have it rare. In fact, Operation Kind you're helping to put them back Developing bonds gets in your blood and keeps you that and experiences like that here in this country." ness announces surgical sched^ together." The volunteers often see some wanting to go back," Busuito really drive you to go back and Other medical volunteers ules through radio announce of the same people who need said. "I think that one feels a do it again' and that's just one going to Camargo include Dr. ments because that's the easiest Missionary work numerous surgeries year after great sense of satisfaction after example." John Lange, a dentist from way to get the word out. Glovak and the other volun year. doing something like this. He tells another story about a Grand Rapids- Peter Lapine and "When you come back, you teers had gone on missionary "It's like seeing family again Essentially, we all donate our 6-year-old Mexican girl who had Dr. Kate Runyan from Michigan look at the equipment we have work with various organizations and you really develop a bond time and most of us donate a lot a very large cleft palate. She State University audiology and with a totally different view until they started their our own with these people," said Glovak, of money in order to do this." whimpered constantly after the speech pathology department; point/ Glovak said. "You don't nonprofit organization, Opera adding that the group tries to surgery and while she was recov and Sterling Heights resident believe what we have and the tion Kindness, last April in an make arrangements for treat Heartfelt stories ering, a nurse asked her mother Joanna Hegedus, a nurse man abundance." effort to ensure that all the ment in the United States for He also tells stories about chil to bring one of her baby dolls to ager at Hutzel Health Center, Operation Kindness brings money would go to the children. the extremely severe cases that dren who have a special place in hold. The mother cried and said Warren; and Martie McGrail, of everything they will need. "There are no administrative can't be handled during the his heart and memory: an 8- the girl never had a doll. That Grand Rapids, who works as "We get donations of supplies, costs," Busuito said. weeklong trip. year-old girl in the Philippines night, the nurse sent her hus manager of the pediatric clinic at like Band-Aids and even anes "The definition of compassion The team of medical experts whom he helped 18 months ago. band out to buy a doll for the lit Devos Children's Hospital in thesia," Glovak said. "The host is seeing a need and doing some has become more than just a Her home had no electricity and tle girl. Grand Rapids. hospital can't afford what they thing about it," Glovak said. group of people with kind hearts. she was burned by the kerosene Almost all children in the have, let alone supply 40 addi The medical volunteers also They've learned to meet each lamp that provided her family United States, regardless of All jobs tional surgeries." try to teach the medical profes other's needs, too. Even though with light, The scars were so socioeconomic status, who are Tasks and jobs vary. If the sionals at the host hospital and Glovak's illness makes her weak severe that her thighs healed born with a cleft lip or cleft garbage needs emptying, it gets Busuito, a board certified plas they distribute literature, in $nd tired, the others insist that together a.nd her mother was palate have their lips fixed emptied by whomever is avail tic, general and hand surgeon, Spanish, regarding various she continue to make the trip preparing her to enter a convent before they are 3 months old and able. mostly works on cleft lips and treatments. with promises that they will pick because she assumed her daugh they have their palate fixed by The volunteers take one week, pallets, deforming burns, recon up the slack when she can't fin ter would never be able to have the time they're 1 year old. dipping into their work vacation struction work for people born Regarding their own safety, ish her job. children. "When I was in thej'hilippines time, to travel to Mexico and without external ears, hernias Glovak said, they drink only bot ; Busuito launched his charita "We were able to reconstruct in one day I operated on three watch their efforts work mira and devastatingly gruesome tled water and rely on the local ble work years ago when he her and get her legs apart and cles for people who don't have physical marks. medical people to tell them "Children there are just as where to eat. cruel as kids here in the States," "We're very, very careful and I I Glovak said. we've been very fortunate, too," I Free FARMINGTON HILLS 1 "They can be teased unmerci she added. I Sat., March 6, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. I fully. We know that by going Anyone interested in helping Height/Weight there we can restore their func may make checks payable to I Blood Pressure Providence Medical Center I tion and their social acceptabili Operation Kindness. Donations I Hearing 30055 Northwestern Hwy. (at Inkster) I ty. 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Approximately 2 million square feet in size, the terminal will include; • Main ticketing hall with 104 domestic and international ticketing positions, a domes tic luggage.claim with 11 carousels, a state-of-the-art luggage handling system and a federal inspection ser vices facility to handle • 3.200 passengers per hour, and 24 luggage curbside check-in positions at depar ture level. • Connecting link includes a 19,000-square-foot World- Ctub with 15 shops and restaurants. • The East Concourse will.be 4.900 feet long with 6.6 jet gates, including 10 interna tional gates. 31 shops and restaurants. 2,200 feet of dual moving walkways, two 6.800-square-foot World- DRAWTXO COnriTSY OF N08TBTCST AUILD.TS Clubs and an automated people mover traveling a New digs: Here is an artist's rendering of the approximately 2-million square foot midfield terminal at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. length of 3.600 feet to Expected to be completed in late 2001 the terminal will be located adjacent to a parking structure (far left) with 11,000 parking spaces. The transport passengers two concourses (the West Concourse is on the far right) will house 74 jet gates and 25 commuter gates with an underground tunnel with mov through the concourse. ing walkways connecting the concourses. • A 900-foot long underground tunnel with moving walk ways connecting the ,tsvo f- concourses. More parking, moving walkways highlight new terminal • Satellite West Concourse with eight jet gates and 25 BY KEN ABRAMCZYK commuter gates and over ll commuter gates, shops and con The firm has been contracted Airport Director David Katz says leadership Is key to airport's success, A16 STAFF WRITER cessions. They will enter via an to build the new baseball stadi shops and food concessions, and a 3.200-square foot kabramczykO'Oe.homecomm.net underground pedestrian tunnel um for the Detroit Tigers, and WortdCiub. ne day travelers can with moving walkways. has constructed airport termi expect to drive into Detroit That's the vision — and now nals in Atlanta and Indianapolis. • Parking garage - with more Metro Wayne County Air soon to be reality — Northwest than 11.000 spaces - adja O cent to the midfield termi port on a south access road, Airlines and airport officials 'World-class facility' entering the facility from either have of the completed midfield Ray Vecci, Northwest Airlines nal. -1-275 or 1-94. terminal, expected to be finished president of Michigan opera The entire terminal will house They will drive into a parking in about 2 1/2 years. The entire tions, said Northwest was excit concession areas of approxi garage with 11,000 parking airport expansion project is ed about building '"what will be mately 125,000 square feet of spaces. Soon they will be direct expected to cost about $1.2 bil the finest airport facility in the retail space, an incease'from ed to a main ticketing hall with lion...... United States." 55.000 square feet Currently 104 ticketing positions and coun On March 3, Northwest Air "We are committed to provid at the airport. ters, a domestic luggage claim lines and Wayne County officials ing our customers in Detroit and Construction is under way for with 11 carousels and a federal announced that Northwest around the world with a world- an energy plant near the con inspections facility ready to han awarded a $366 million contract class facility and a world-class trol tower to provide electrici dle 3,200 passengers per hour. to Hubert, Hunt & Nichols of hometown airline," Vecci said. ty, heating and cooling to the They may enter the 4,900-foot- Indianapolis for the construction Approximately 2 million midfield terminal complex. long East Concourse to get to one of the midfield terminal, sched square feet in size, the terminal That area of the airport also of 66 jet gates, using an auto uled to be completed in late will include a main ticketing hall will house 180 acres of aprons 2001. 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"We the control level. want to have a facility that tower, the A "connecting link" will makes it easy to get in and out. snow-cov-t, include a lS.OOO-squarGrfoot It will take away the operational ered site WorldClub with 15 shops and constraints. If you can operate appears des restaurants. The East Concourse freely and effectively, it can take will be 4,900-feet long with 66 jet some of the hassles away from olate, but the gates, including 10 international the passengers." midfield ter gates, 31 shops and restaurants, Northwest wants to make a minal site 2,200 feet of dual moving walk facility to make passengers corn- already has ways, two 6,800-square-foot fortable and ease travel for started tak WorldClubs and an automated them, Greenwald said. "It gives ing shape, people mover traveling a length us the ability to process without of 3,600 feet to transport passen congestion and without bottle along with a gers through the concourse, necks," Greenwald said. parking A 900-fopt long underground The expansion couldn't come structure site tunnel will _. _ quick enough (upper left). include moving i for Metro. The walkways con airport has necting the dealt with poor two concours showings in es. A satellite customer sur West Con veys, North course will west received house eight jet ' ~~ ~~ criticism for its gates and 25 commuter gates handling of air travelers in the STATF PilOTO BY BSYAS MITCHELL and over 11 shops and food con Jan. 2 snowstorm, while security cessions, and a 3,200-square foot breaches have caused further well. Katz will know later this equipped with amenities for lap south access road is completed. said. V WorldClub. delays on at least four different year whether another gate or top computers. That means travelers will be Wayne County Executive "It will be the gateway to occasions in the last year. two can be added to the Interna The center will be designed able to exit from 1-275 to get to Edward McNamara said the air Detroit and to Southeast Michi tional Terminal. similar to a facility at Cincinnati airport and the new terminal. port is a visitor's first impression gan," said Jim Greenwald, vice Increasing travel "We'd also like to do something Airport. Today travelers must exit from I- of Detroit, so airport and airlint' president of Northwest Airlines' Even though the airlines and about the international termi Katz expects the bids will 94 to get to the Smith and Davey officials wanted to "showcase th* facilities and principal in charge airport have had their share of nal," said David Katz, director of arrive within 30 days. Once the terminals. very best of our community." ' of construction for the midfield problems, air travel continues to Wayne County airports. "The county commission.approves At any one time, the airport "We want that impression fr project. grow at Metro. That meant demand is tremendous." that bid, the construction will can have between 50 and 100 be welcoming and pleasant^ "It won't be just another air interim improvements calling for With the new midfield termi begin and last about three or construction projects going, Katz McNamara said. t port terminal. It will be impres rest room renovations and nal and continued improve four months. sive with high-tech services.'1 expanded U.S. Customs inspec ments, international arrival In another phase of the pro The East Concourse also will tion area, expanded to clear gates are expected to accommo ject, Katz expects Goddard and include 14 gates to accommodate 1,200 passengers an hour for date 3,200 passengers an hour in Wayne roads will be re-routed at Middle School widebody aircraft. Ten of the 14 international travel. 2005 and 3,600 passengers an the airport for the construction gates are configured for interna Since 1991, passengers have hour by 2020. of an additional parallel runway, Wednesday, March 17, 9:15-10:45IA M tional arrivals and departures. increased an average of 7.9 per Runway 422. Construction will An international traveler fly cent annually. In 1997, 15.2 mil Doing business continue this year on the South Open house for students entering grades 5 - 8 and their ing on Northwest from Amster lion passengers boarded planes In the Smith Terminal, a new Access Road. parents. Learn about the program and visit the classrooms. dam to Indianapolis can expect at Metro. business center is expected to be Currently the public cannot to notice the difference, Green Lufthansa has started a daily constructed this year, Katz said. access the construction site, but Individualized program balanced with specialties in wald said. non-stop service to Germany Currently out forMd^theJ^gOO- when completed in late 2001, the science, computers, Spanish, and problem-solving. "They will be able to make from Metro, while Northwest has to 1,500-square-foot facility terminal will be accessible from that connection in the terminal, flown nonstop to China. 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Watters and Frank Kokenakes. In Wayne-Westland the seats are currently Livonia school board candidates are held by Martha Pitsenbarger and David required to file nominating petitions contain James. Pitsenbarger plans to seek re-election, ing at least 26 valid signatures by 4 p.m. April gSB^jPifiKSg-SfflW- while James has announced he won't be run 12. ning again for his seat. For Livonia schools, petitions can be picked Candidates face a 4 p.m. April 12 filing up and filed in the superintendent's office, deadline if they want to be placed on the bal 15125 Farmington Road. PWWffl SALEM ?ATM0L£ CESTRAL STEVENSON lot. The terms on both boards are for four Candidates must be 18 years of age, a regis years. tered voter and school district resident. In Wayne-Westland, candidates will have until 4 p.m. April 12 to file their petitions at In both races, candidates who file have . elections offices, 3001 Fourth St., behind until 4 p.m. April 15 to withdraw from the LETTERS Wayne Memorial High School. race without being listed on the ballot. Other guidelines: People are often quick to criticize those who Society goes too far | the envelope to get every penny it can in the • Petitions must be signed by at least 20 ; serve on local boards and councils. But those ! name of user fees. That way, it can skirt the registered voters of the school district. same people don't make any effort to put was appalled to read the story on your front j Headlee Amendment which requires a vote of • Anyone circulating petitions must be a i themselves out there as candidates. I page about the rabbit and the humane soci \ the people to raise taxes. The user fee provi registered Michigan voter. We hope the idea of serving on the local ety. My sympathy goes out to Kari Meriedeth sion denies political entities the right to profit • A single petition form can't be circulated school board-appeals to the strong candidates for the treatment she received. on user fees, however. What the traffic will in more than one city or township. However, we know are out there. If you or someone you Last November, I went to the humane soci bear is deficient. Once the fees escalate above different petitions can be circulated in differ know would make a quality candidate, take ety to look for a new dog. I found one that actual costs, then the law is broken. One ent communities served by the district to get the opportunity now to get involved. would have been perfect, but they sold him to assumes then that Chief Mark Neal has the the required 20 signatures. Serving on your local school board - it's a someone else because they felt the dog documentation to prove that every penny of • An affidavit of identity must be submit challenging, but rewarding job that is calling shouldn't go to a home with a man in it. user fees is genuinely needed to defray real ted with petitions. It must be notarized, but out for the best people. Like Meriedeth, I ended up leaving there in costs of services from the fire department. An tears because of the insensitive treatment I audit can analyze that and determine if there was subjected to. Several days later, 1 saw a is any fraud against the taxpayers. The whole man bringing in a dog. I asked him about her world is watching these days since the taxpay and if he would give her to me instead of them ers have been taken for fools too many times Internet bills publicity ploy | and he did. We exchanged phone numbers and by politicians. ; I took the dog to my veterinarian the next Beatrice Scalise 'he "crime of the week" is becoming a sad • The Michigan Senate rushed to | morning. Because of her age and tempera- Westland Tjoke in the Michigan Legislature. the job for publicity purposes. The ( ment, the humane society admits they would Latest entry is a pair of bills to add two phenomenon of attacking children have euthanized her. They believe that death years onto the prison sentence of a pedophile is kinder than a home not up to their stan Don't drive drunk who uses the Internet to prey on kids. uGet sexually has been around for thou dards. tough," say the news releases of publicity-hun sands of years, The Internet Is just I believe the humane society does good t. Patrick's Day gives everyone a chance to gry lawmakers. One suspects there are more a few years old. It's a hotter topic work in rescuing strays and investigating cru Skiss the Blarney Stone and celebrate our "tough new laws" news releases than there are at suburban cocktail parties than elty, but it goes too far when they become so country's rich Irish heritage. As many of us Bill/Monica jokes floating around the State paranoid as to treat each person as it they here in Michigan raise a toast to St. Patrick the U.S. Postal Service, the tele on March 17, we should also take a moment to 'Capitol lobby. graph or two tin cans and a string. weren't good enough or smart enough to pro Let's talk sense. Crime is crime. Assaulting vide a decent home for a pet. honor the contributions of those who volunteer :a child sexually is one of the more heinous The humane society tells us on a regular to be designated drivers. crimes a human can commit. It deserves and basis how many thousands of unwanted ani Why? Because designated drivers help in usually gets a prison sentence along with mals it kills every year. What they aren't doing what even the luck of the Irish cannot: lengthy exposure on the address list of sexual Michigan does have a law tacking two years telling is how many would have gone to homes stop drunken driving. In fact, designated dri Criminals. onto a criminal's sentence if he uses a gun in but the person adopting didn't pass their vers have contributed to a 36 percent decline But what makes using Internet an extra committing a crime. That makes sense. Guns ridiculous standards. They believe death is a in drunken driving deaths nationwide since crime, worth an additional two years in are more effective tools of death than fists, kindness provided by them, but I say when 1982. prison? Why is that worth two years more brass knuckles and even knives. they refuse to place a dog or cat for this reason This St. Patrick's Day, Central Distributors than a male intruding into the bedroom of his But the Internet? If Senate Bills 7 and 217 or that, then killing the animal makes them of Beer Inc. will be working to continue that ladyfriend's daughter? become law, they will just take up space in the just as cruel as the people who abuse. They positive trend by reminding customers to use What makes using the Internet worth two statute books. don't care if that rabbit gets a good home, they a designated driver and drink responsibly. years more than going into a park and drag It was ironic that the Senate acted within a only wanted the money. If no one takes that Nonalcohol beverages will be available as ging a kid into the bushes? What makes using week after some of its members bawled out rabbit, they will put it down. I wonder what an alternative for those who are driving as the Internet worth two years more than pick Budget Director Mary Lannoye for giving the the rabbit would say to that? part of the "O'Ddul's Designated Driver" pro ing up and abusing a young hitchhiker? Department of Corrections (prisons) an 8.6 Belva Dalidowich gram. What makes using the Internet worse than percent increase while higher education was •HMBMMHMH Westland As the Irish and would-be Irish honor St. using a standard telephone or writing a letter? getting half that percentage. Senators wanted Patrick with a toast, let's all remember to look The Michigan Senate rushed to the job for to know why. The answer is that every new out for each other, Please do not drive drunk. publicity purposes. The phenomenon of crime is greeted with the bleating legislative No deep pockets here Bill Ventola response of "tough new laws" and "tougher Central Distributors of Beer Inc. attacking children sexually has been around ome administrators and their lackeys at penalties." for thousands of years. The Internet is just a City Hall are suffering from the green Here's a question for Sens. Rogers and his S few years old. It's a hotter topic at suburban virus. It attacks the psyche and afflicts one pal, George Z. Hart, D-Dearborn, sponsor of cocktail parties than the U.S, Postal Service, with envy. The only cure is to "keep up with Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your SB 217: What are you doing to make sure we the telegraph or two tin cans and a string. the Joneses," in this case, all the surrounding ideas, as do your neighbors. That s why we catch those predators? Are more law enforce "If you are a sexual predator using the cities that have larger or newer civic buildings offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions ment people being hired to police the Internet? Internet, we are going to find you.we are than Westland. What Canton has, Westland in your own words. We will help by editing for Are more prosecutors being added to assemble going to get you, and we are going to put you must have. Same with Livonia. Westland, clarity and brevity. To assure authenticity, we the burden of proof in an Internet case? in jail," said Sen. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, however, does not have the demographics of ask that you sign your letter and provide a day Or are you just hiring more publicists to sponsor of SB 7 defining the crime. Why not either of these cities. Westland is a chapel city time contact telephone number. No anonymous prepare more news releases about redundant just nail all predators regardless of how they with an administration and some citizens who letters wilt be published. punishments? approach a kid? have cathedral aspirations. Letters should be mailed to: Editor. The West- Check the census. We can't afford these land Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml dreams. No deep pockets here. 48150; faxed to (734) 5917279; or e-mailed On a second issue, the city certainly pushes with your name, city of residence and phone COMMUNITY VOICE number to: [email protected] QUESTION: Should Itestlanft (Dbserw police BETH SUNDWA JACHMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953 2122 officers be S\»W ROMtx, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2149 able to stop HUGH OALUGMCR, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953 211s adult PEC Known., ADVERTISING ONAGER. 734-953-2177 JIM JIMMCR*ON, PUBLISHER, 734 953 2100 drivers STEVEN K. Poi»f, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, 734 953 225? whofte only MARK WARKN, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR. 734 953-2234 offense is RICK FTCORUU, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150 being seen not wearing "I'd have to say *l bollevo so, for "For seat belts "No. I don't even HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC. a seat belt? •no,' but you safely reasons." alone, I don't think I should be/ PHIUP POWER, CHAIRMAN' OF THE BOARD JEANNE TOWAR, VICE PRESIDENT/ECHTORIAL RICHARD AQINIAN, PRESIDENT should wear It think so,* told to wear a for safety rea Larry Bodzlony seat belt." OUR MISSION: "Because we publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism Asha Mony sons.* in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be We asked this Jean Johnson independent fiom the stories and communities they cover, swooping in to write the unusual or question at the Manuel Snnchoi Westland pub sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate lic library. journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work." — Philip Poirrr HWWWWWWMWPPlWWWilMW^^ The Obaerver& Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 (LW)AM POINTS OF VIEW These 'Outstanding Youth' set the stage for success arents these days aeem a bit thing right; what next? like the type of kids most likely to end teacher John Colby: "He really made^ child-obsessed, and I plead Keep your kids focused on school up with the "most likely to succeed" me want to learn. First grade was P guilty. work and grades; get them involved in label in the yearbook. fun, but he made me learn." ; You've seen the bumper stickers, "I extracurriculars arid try to instill the As leaders, many of them seemed Many of these youngsters had their used to have a life. Now my kid plays confidence and leadership skills to to exude a self-confidence and gra- futures mapped out, others weren't soccer." They have them for hockey, help them succeed. That was the ciousness you don't always see in certain. But it wasn't their futures gymnastics, volleyball, swimmingj advice I took away from a Livonia teenagers. After each student was that were being celebrated. It was the; etc. PTA Founders Day event a couple introduced, he or she got the chance stories and accomplishments of these ; I think most of us figure we're giv weeks ago. to thank their parents and three of "outstanding youth" that provided ing our kids the best chance for suc their teachers who "exerted a positive It was my first Founders Day event enough positive examples to give cess and happiness as adults. Now, influence" on them, a great touch to and not the way I would normally those of us whose youngsters aren't ; our obsession may spoil them, who connect the parents, teachers and stu spend a Wednesday evening. But this DAVE VARGA yet in high school some good ideas for; knows. We're willing to take that impressive list of 15 outstanding high dents. Olympics volunteers. Some were helping our own children succeed. ' ' chance, and try to balance it with par school seniors chosen for the honors DARE role models, many were A place on that stage is something ' enting skills. made it worthwhile. They all carried Some students truly captured their involved in student government, one that would make all of us obsessed ; When it comes to academics, a 3.5 or higher grade point average captive audience. Garrett Wheat hon even invented a popular Web site. All parents proud | though, those of us raising children in through their junior year. However, ored teacher Pat Kurtz, "who was of them had numerous activities list the Livonia Public Schools' system they were selected for more than never lax in her expectations for her ed. Dave Varga is community editor uf\ believe we're getting them off on the grades. favorite student."' David Bosnian cited Secondly, it seemed most of these the Livonia Observer and an assistant right foot. Housing is cheaper in other For one thing, they seemed to be teacher Eilene Brandies as someone kids were in leadership positions in managing editor at the Observer towns, but one reason we chose to live involved in everything. The list of who "turned me on to government their groups or activities. They were Newspapers. His e-mail address is here is the fine reputation of the their activities ran the gamut of and showed me that Language Arts the presidents, coordinators, team [email protected], phone schools. National Honor Society and SADD to isn't that difficult." And Kristen Der- captains, chairpersons. They sounded (734)953-2119. \ OK, so we think we're doing one catechism teachers and Special wich remembered her second-grade Peters' vote on takeover reveals his ability to speak GOP ary Peters was in top form, and superb Republican credentials. involved, all residents, business peo have access to state-of-the-art tech- '; I was sure he would have "the No sociology claptrap for Peters. ple, all segments of the city of nology. They should be educated in ; G other side of the aisle" squirm Republicans like to say that "ours Detroit." small classrooms, particularly in the ; ing before the day was over. is a government of laws, not of men," Having inserted the GOFs own early grades. Teachers should have -t Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, is a and Peters used the argument beauti oratorical knife into its ribs, Peters proper training and professional • second-term state senator. Early in fully: then proceeded to twist it: development because ... Ultimately. • his tenure, his party recognized him "We need to have some sort of "I've heard rhetoric from the other it's the teacher in the classroom ... \ as easily the best Democratic debater, objective standards by which we side of the aisle saying we need to that can have some of the greatest almost in a class with the GOFs Dr. assess school performances, and if have more parental involvement ... impact on the development of that Joe Schwarz, better than the late schools are not meeting that objective You're eliminating the ability for that child.". ; Basil Brown. performance, then a takeover would parent to be involved in the school "Without a vote of the people, I It was March 2. The topic was the be implemented. But it would be an TIM RICHARD system ... You're taking away a fun must vote 'no' on this bill," Peters change of governance for Detroit pub objective standard that would apply to damental right of people to be actively said, and he did. The vote was 30-7 in lic schools - "takeover," if you prefer. every single school district... We are • Republicans should have involved in the administration, the favor of a very unRepublican bill. • Republicans want to eliminate the singling out a district (Detroit) with listened. After all, everyone direction and the objectives of their Peters later told me his father elected school board and empower out any objective criteria." admitted Detroit doesn't school district." taught 30 years in Detroit public Mayor Dennis Archer to appoint a schools and never saw a board mem Republicans should have listened. He should have reminded the Sen "reform" board. Peters thinks it will have the worst test scores ber. "Just be sure you write that I After all, everyone admitted Detroit ate that only last fall candidate backfire. doesn't have the worst test scores and and graduation rate in the have passionate Democratic princi state. Engler was talking about empowering Now what makes lawyer Peters, graduation rate in the state. parents to take over schools in ples," he said. 40, so much fun is that he speaks Republicans are big on local control Detroit. Some Democrats are thinking of Republican. He went to a private col running Gary Peters for much higher and participative management - the (Detroit) ballot (in 60-90 days)... It Richard Nixon used to say that gov office. From their point of view. the\ lege (Alma); he was a vice president kind they do at Saturn, Ford and gives political legitimacy to any ernment shouldn't over-promise are nuts if they don't. for investments and former branch Deloitte-Touche. None of this "System reform, and more importantly it does because the supposed beneficiaries of manager of PaineWebber, the broker 1 Punitive Dictator" stuff for modern not trample on sacred voting rights." a program will feel cheated. Tim Richard reports on the locat « age firm; he taught strategic manage corporations, no sirree. Peters adapt Letting folks vote on a mayoral Peters said kids in classes won't be implications of state and regional ment and business policy at Oakland ed the GOP principle well: takeover, Peters went on, "would helped by a governance, change at the event. His voice mail numbers is (7'34\ University; he taught finance and "Absent criteria, I believe that we involve everybody. Parents would be board level. 'Their schools should 953-2047. Ext. 1SSI business economics at Wayne State - need to place the issue on the Term limits no real solution ANNIVERSARY SALE! emember the old line about how risky it is to want something too much? You might R actually get it. Lots of politicians jumped on the term limit bandwagon in the early 1990s. Some got elected **.-' to office promising to abide by strict limits on their time in office. "If we break this contract, throw us out," declared U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt of Washington state, a leading term limit proponent. Now that time is up. and it's fascinating if slightly disillusioning to watch once high-mind ed candidates come wriggling against the reali PHILIP POWER ty of wanting to stay in office. Words such as "disingenuous" and "hypocritical" come quickly Michigan Constitution. to mind. Steil is preparing another constitutional According to a Detroit Free Press survey, all amendment to modify legislative term limits to six Republicans in the Michigan congressional "12 years for everybody," i.e., six two-year terms delegation pledged support for term limits when for representatives and three four-year terms they signed the Contract with America and for senators. "The compelling reason is that six voted for one or more term-limit bills in 1995 years (in the House) do not give a person and 1997. However, only three of the six are enough experience ... to make an impact." actually limiting their terms. Steil may be right, But years of watching To their credit. Reps. Joe Knollenberg. R politicians wriggle has made me skeptical. Textured Famous Label Silk Node Bloomfield Hills, Peter Hoekstra. R-Holland, IvOok at it this way. Everybody knows the and Nick Smith, R-Addison, intend to leave Republicans won control of the state House last KNITS DRESSES SEPARATES Congress after serving for the prescribed six year by winning scats previously held by HUYU.Ft' I terms (12 years). Democrats who were term limited out of office. o, Reps. Dave Camp. It-Midland, Vernon And now that they've got control, what's lo pre $ 99 Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and Fred Upton, R-Xt vent the GOP from the convenient idea that Joseph, are among the wrigglers. Of course, now term limits should be increased'.' OFF OFF they support term limits, but not self-imposed I put this hypothesis to Hill Ballenger. pub 39 ones. Camp, for example, told the Free Press lusher of "Inside Michigan Politics." and one of Mre.ub Discounted Pruts < innp.ire .it S,:i. * _'! V which got M new members (his year because of 1 asked Ballenger about the odds for success u X' ;"i. ti: XJ term limits, is still holding training sessions (or ol legislating the wriggle away. "Not good." he inexperienced lawmakers on crafting and pass responded. "High interest in extending term ing bills and understanding stale budgets TITC hunts extends no farther than two blocks m ;m\ term limit tidal wave will hit the Senate in (our direction from the State Capitol " i years time, when we can confidently expect the 1 used to think term limits might be a good PRESS BARN departure of the few remaining experienced and idea ! now fervently believe they arc a bad idea Also at Dress Barn Woman! whose tune has come and should in« i:o , knowledgeable legislators •Auburn Ui'i • Bttg'Mon "Co^'on •Ciowjon •[>oo cx>fr Helgnts • fO'rry^gton •Mowo'i • Hvcwo •Ifnro';'* Po'V Not surprisingly, some people are beginning 1'hii Pouet is i hi\nnnin -. W* 77«? Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1999 i'i-fii ki^u^i is key to airport success - Katz %;. A survey found Detroit Metro "cure-all." Instead he points to a mission. edges that the .human element and then waited days for their BIJGEN ABRAMcfrlv" was the worst in the United list propped on display in his Some of the airport's physical and margin for error is still baggage, Katz found out just st AS| WRITER || States. Security breaches on four office for everyone to see. improvements Will focus on cus there. A problem in one of the how dedicated airport employees ty*br^[email protected] net occasions caused delays for thou No. 1 on the list: Leadership. tomer service, particularly in breaches in January occurred were. Some went to the store for sands of travelers. An audit by "I have a team of people who when a guard failed to stop a food and medicine for stranded •"To | say\ security. Security checkpoints the county's auditor general are a v«ry good group of folks, will be revamped this year in the man for a search. travelers. that David ] found underreported parking who are dedicated to improving Smith Terminal to eliminate the "We haven't been able to fig "For me it was a new experi Katz.fiad'-a revenue and questioned competi morale, production and perfor "tremendous bottlenecks," Katz ure out a system where human ence. People here put the cus busy year tive bidding procedures by the mance," Katz said. He expects said. beings aren't involved," Katz tomers first. People on the snow- \ypuld be an airport operator and the airport department leaders will receive "We're looking at the expan said. plows were tremendously dedi Understate- oversight. more training, while employees sion of (concourses) A and B to With the additional surveil cated, getting this place cleared rftent. Then there was the Jan. 2 will receive awards and recogni combine that into one check lance equipment, police officers out in half a day. ';His first snowstorm, hindering air travel tion.- point," Katz said and concourse revisions will be "You can look at how we com year at the and stranding thousands of trav Katz also has submitted an Security will have four sets of able to shut the complex down in pared to other airports in that h«lm as elers on taxiways and runways. airport reorganization plan that screening equipment instead of segments instead of the whole storm." director of Some travelers were left sitting has received approval from two. concourse. That means passen Chicago's O'Hare Airport also i).e t,r o i t in planes for eight hours that County Executive Edward "It would clear up that whole gers in the middle of a security had several flight cancellations W^y n e Katz day. McNamara that calls for more area and make it more user- breach may be held over for one due to the storm. Co u n t y Ask him about the airport's oversight on parking and food friendly," Katz said. While the hour instead of five, with 1,000 Since the storm, Northwest Metropolitan problems and Katz doesn't men concessions. It has not been improvements help prevent passengers cleared from a con has reassessed what they should Airport was filled with land- tion the airport's expansion as a approved yet by the county com security breaches, Katz acknowl- course instead of 5,000. do during the storm. No changes niines. Northwest — which is respon were recommended or made in sible for hiring security employ the airport's snow removal plan Elderly drivers from page A6 ees — is taking the security after county officials met with issue very seriously, Katz said. the airlines. Katz said North "It's a tough job, it's tedious, west leaving the people on the injured or killed in traffic crash-" ters should be larger and at a the elderly need more "percep driving learned when they were it's boring. You have to keep peo plane was a "critical mistake." es." standard of one inch for 40 feet tion-reaction time" to stop at much younger," the authors say. ple fresh and on their toes. It's a As for Northwest, "I don't • Eyesight dims and reflex time of distance. signs. The SEMCOG study urges challenging job." think they'll allow people to sit slows down with age, but not for • Pavement markings should SEMCOG's study noted that greater use of car pooling and Katz said the airport is finish out there again." everybody and not at the same be wider - six to eight inches on the American Automobile Asso use of school buses to transport ing rest room renovations. Twen But Katz knows both North rate, the study concludes. two-lane rural highways instead ciation, The American Associa the elderly when kids are in ty-four have been remodeled and west and Detroit Metro officials .Can roads be improved and re of four inches. "Wider edge lines tion of Retired Persons and the school. another 24 are slated for need to work on public relations, designed? Yes, say Bruff and make it easier for drivers to con National Safety Council have improvement this year. especially in the midst of North Evans. Some suggestions: trol the vehicle under the glare undertaken educational pro Katz hopes to add nine cus west acting as the construction '. • Traffic signs have letters of oncoming headlights." grams aimed at the elderly. Source: "Elderly Pedestrian tomer service agents to the staff manager for the midfield termi ojie-inch high for every 50 feet of • Separate left-turn lanes and "This approach is quite benefi and Driver Study Southeast of21. nal. distance, and engineers have protected left-turn phases at cial to the large number of elder Michigan," SEMCOG Informa With the snow removal prob "We have a tremendous chal assumed a "visual acuity" of traffic lights would reduce the ly who are unaware of recent tion Services, 660 Plaza Drive lems of the Jan. 2 snowstorm in lenge ahead to earn back what 20/25. But one study has shown number of left-turn crashes. changes in traffic rules or have Suite 1900, Detroit 48226. Web which thousands of travelers ever trust we lost. The proof will 40 percent of drivers aged 65-74 • More research is needed to only a vague recollection of cer site: www.semcog.org were left waiting on taxiways be in the pudding." have vision less than 20/40. 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DILLON SPECIAL WRITER JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS For Irishman John Hynes, owner of the Innisfree Irish Pub and Grill in Garden City, St. Patrick's Day sum Finding place mons a rush of feelings and memories and a sense of history. Hynes spent his youth 30 miles in life for why northwest of Dublin in Athboy, a town of 500 in County Meath; Nearby was a landmark called the Hill of riedrich Nietzsche, a 19th centu Slane, ry philosopher, said, "He who has "This is where St. Patrick, the Fa 'why' can bear almost any patronsaint of Ireland, lit the paschal 'how.'" fire and spread the gospel in the fifth Research has shown that only 6 century," said Hynes, who came to the percent of the population has a pur U.S. in 1964. "There was no other pose in life ... translating to 94 per way of communicating, so St. Patrick cent of the people without any "why" and his disciples cut down lumber all to their life. around the countryside, lit a fire and Do each of us know why we have kept it burning for weeks and weeks. been put on this earth? People seeing it were drawn to it. It Back when life was more difficult was from the Hill of Slane that St. and people were less into self-actual Patrick taught the gospel and brought ization (Maslow's hierarchy of needs), Christianity to Ireland." there was little conscious thought Traditionally, St. Patrick's Day is a about "why I am here" and moro bur church holiday in Ireland. den on just surviving (food, shelter, "There was no celebration in Ire clothing). land," said Hynes. "You had to go to And yet, significant accomplish Mass. The typical thing in my time - ments and discoveries came about Group effort: Mother Nature forced members of the Shannon Club ~ JaftPimloit (from left), I'm talking about the middle and late when people like Copernicus, Ben Pat Burklow, John Burklow, Erirt Burklow and Jeff Sergison-inside on Saturday, where 1950s - was to go to Mass on St. jamin Franklin or Mozart found their they focused on preparingtopaintthe6-fooMailleprechaun that will grace the club's float Patrick's Day morning. Sometimes, purpose and persevered. Sometimes, we had a brass band and a parade up they serendipitously discovered some for Sunday's Sat. Patrick's Parade. and down the street. There was no thing great on their way to something dancing during Lent. But on St. else. Patrick's night, it was OK to dance. Why have a purpose? Does it serve The Church relented, and everyone any "purpose'? Luck of Irish looked forward to that eagerly." People who have a purpose in life Church is Hynes' first destination say that there are many feelings that on St. Patrick's come with having a purpose. They Day, but since he report feeling peaceful, on top of the Club hopes for parade honors opened his pub, world, content, passionate, alive, com it's kind of difficult plete, balanced, centered, blessed, ful to get down to the filled, more grateful, joyful and as if Friendly Sons of said Tom, also known as Pop. . they are making a difference. BY M.B. DILLON "It was mostly family at the begin: St, Patrick and "We decided we needed a place for Your mission is filled with doing SPECIALWRrrea . :. % ning," Grace said. "Eventually, dif Corktown, "but I'll ferent people came: in! It was fun-? ! the kids to have their own day put try to go sorrie -words. It could be to experience, ehind every :St^ Patrick's' "People brought theif kids, their : with the Irishj" said Burklow, a place locally." build, love, accept, encourage, com Parade float - at least those friends and anyone who wanted to • Livonia.resident, "We had pur first For the Irish, St. mit, live with integrity, live healthily, built by the Shannon Club - is create, serve, inspire, strengthen or ... B get'into the parade who didn't have meeting in December 1993 and it Patrick's Day is a HyM* a good woman. That's not to mini an in," said Tom; *I brought frienda kind of snowballed from there." you fill in the verb. mize the excellence in design, car day of pride, Hynes said. /from St.. Damian's (Catholic Church • ^Modern-day Shannon Club floats pentry, engineering, painting and "Deep down in all of us, we remem Simple statement inWestland), and they were in the are large enough for 40 children to inspiration contributed by the club's ber the past, right down to your Walt Disney created a simple state parade. We had a float and a car for ride. They've won two trophies for father, mother, grandfather and many males, ages 2 months to 72 first-place and one for second-place. ment that has served as his compa my mother to drive in. Wewon best everything else," he said. "They did years. This year's float, decorated with the ny's mission to this day: To provide float a couple years in a row." the same as we are doing. The feeling "It started with his mother," said motto, "Peace: An Irish Dream," on a excellent entertainment for all ages, For several years, members of the is something that doesn't leave. Livonia's Grace Carey, speaking of green, orange and white background, everywhere. The mission of the Disney group marched behind the float they Hopefully, I'm passing that on to my her husband Tom's mother, the late will feature a 6-foot tall green lep Corp. is in alignment with what they built. It wasadorned with a "Shan kids, and they're not going to let it Agnes Walsh Carey of County Sligo, rechaun (sketched freehand by mem do. From movies to theme parks, they non Club" silk bannert compliments Ireland. "She wanted to be in the ber Kip Kauffman), a rainbow and die." . want you to be entertained in a first- of Grace. Authentic Irish entertainment is on parade." pot of gold. class fashion. "She sewed the letters on one by tap at Innisfree on Middlebelt Road "We all belonged to different Irish Burklow's.cousin Margo Carey, When we write a statement of pur one; a box of band-aids was her south of Ford Road. The Men from societies. We were always in the who is half Mexican and half Irish, pose for ourselves we can think of reward," said Burklow, who remem Mullingar, an Irish band, will be parade, and she decided she wanted was all for reviving the Shannon that purpose as the hub of a wheel for bers getting dressed up to march in there next week, playing everything to go," said Tom. Club. everything we do. If the wheel is the the parade with her siblings and from ballads, folk, ceili and pop to tra For 40 years, Detroit's Irish have "Since we were kids, we've always hub of our "being," then the spokes many cousins as a child. ditional Irish music. The band kicks honored their patron saint with a St. celebrated El Cinco de Mayo and St. are the doings. off the high holy days on Friday, Patrick's Parade. This year's event, Patrick's Day; it's like Christmas to Sam ambled through his life aim Touch of nostalgia March 12. lessly without any sense of purpose. If whose theme is "Unity: An Irish At one parade before her death in us," Margo said. "We figured we had Dream," steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday, The award-winning O'Hare step- something came up, and it felt good, 1987, Agnes rode in a limousine to do something. We were raised in a March 14, from Michigan Avenue dancers will perform at 6 p.m. St. he usually did it (the spokes of the hired by her family as a surprise. As close-knit family. We really knew and Third Street in downtown Patrick's Day at Innisfree. Hynes will wheel). Sometimes, he did things years went by, Shannon Club mem our cousins. We have such a sense Detroit. It will end at the reviewing donate a portion of the proceeds to the impulsively and ended up in minor bers resumed marching with other of community and a wonderful sense stand near Rosa Parks Boulevard. young dancers, who are traveling to scrapes with the law and having prob groups, or simply joined the specta of heritage." "My grandmother had six boys Ireland to compete in the world cham lems in his marriage. tors lining Michigan Avenue. That Over the years, Burklow has and three girls; when she wanted pionships. Finally, one day, he stopped and was fun, but once she had children of added activities, including Mass and something, they jumped. She was "Whenever he returns to Ireland, thought about his life. He asked him her own, Burklow grew nostalgic for a pancake breakfast before the like the Queen Mother," said Patty the parade days of her childhood. parade and an after-the-parade Hynes makes a pilgrimage to the Hill self what he valued. He thought about Ann Burklow, Tom and Grace's of Slane and the Hill of Tara five who he treasured. He challenged him "Our daughter wanted her kids party at Holy Redeemer Church and daughter and current president of hall in southwest Detroit. This year's miles away, seat of the ancient high self to think about what was really and nieces and nephews to be in the kings. He does it to maintain a link the Shannon Club. parade like she was, so she decided post-parade party will be at the important to him. He wondered what with the past. And so it was that in the early to revive it," said Grace, also known VFW Hall on Schoolcraft east of in his life he was doing that was To me, it's a connection to where it 1960s, the Carey offspring formed as Gramma Grace. "Everyone Inkster in Redford. worthwhile. the Shannon Club, named after their all started," he said. "There's nothing In his self-reflection, he wrote down thought it was a good idea." As the children in the Shannon mother's Shannon Inn family Club have become proficient Irish that even comes close to St. Patrick's that he wanted his purpose in life to "I didn't think there would be that Day. Maybe Mard; Gras, but in terms restaurant in Ferndale, which she many people interested. It turned step-dancers, they've joined the bag be two things. He wanted to have a of one day, I don't think there's any had named after the River Shannon out it was more than I ever thought," feeling of peace and a feeling of use in Ireland. Please see SHANNON, 132 thing to compare." fulness in everything he did. The hard part Then he tackled the hard part. He wrote down all thp things he had done that had been neither useful nor brought him peacefulness. The list You can raise kind and courteous children made him a little sick. I haven't been there for my children; I haven't sacri will form his or her character ficed or given of myself. You're in a department First, be a role model What you do and how you It was .then that he was able to PARENTING store frantically looking act is noticed by children. Your child is watching your Consistent example AW ARC NESS MONTH interactions with others F/ven when you think come up with a mission for himself. for a Inst-minnte gift, The Kindness is taught by consistent example Every store clerk greets you they're not paying attention, they are Children in And it was this: My life's mission is to human interaction has the potent ml to shape a with a smile, " Good after other rooms of the house notice the tone and pitch of love and encourage which will bring child's behavior I'se opportunities at the mall, the me a sense of peace and a feeling of noon, how may I help your voice. restauranl and the car wash to point out kind and usefulness. you?" The old cliche. "Do as I say and not as I do," will courteous behavior Today, he does only things that are You give the clerk your not work here, so take advantage of teachable in alignment with his miflsion and his particulars and proceed to moments. Easy starters are "Hello" and "tioodhye." Take time to discuss why certain actions were purpose. browse nrovind. The clrrk Even very young children can learn to say hello and important Kind and courteous behavior can be found Who benefits from your having a returns with three differ goodbye, when entering and exiting a room in simple gestures and casual remarks, like taking purpose? Your spouse, your relatives, ent gift ideas. You smile Children learn at an early age the impressionable time to visit a sick relative or friend, holding the door your children, colleagues, supervisors, as you notice the name lesson of kindness by how you treat them. Your child open for another person and complimenting a person acquaintances, outsiders and, of badge is watching Remember to do the right thing1 for job well-done course, you. Having a purpose in life VIRGINIA BURNS "Hey. 1 know your par Next, be consistent with your actions and words (live positive reinforcement when your child does is one of the boat legacies you can ents. I should have recog Demonstrate integrity, mean what you say. and something light For example. "Thank you for your pass down to your children. It will not nized you earlier. You have that same kind and cour model trust Compliment your friends, lamdy and helping mi1 cany the bags. With your help, il didn't only spill over into their lives, but it teous attitude." spouse in front of your child Make sure that it is take long " He consistent with your rei n forcefne)iit. will model for them how meaningful Could that clerk be your child? genuine but don't necessarily respond the s. Parenting from page Bl ior. conversation. If your child able moments. Ask questions ored adhesive dots. Give each special for each gift. dar, a flier on 10 ways to help Share dignity and respect with should need to interrupt a con like: family member a different color. • Have your family draw the spread kindness, a teacher's cur your children. Develop a posi versation, teach them appropri • How would you feel if you Using the calendar have each names of family members from a riculum and a colorful poster. tive, open environment for dis ate language like, ''Excuse me were that child? member place a dot on the date hat. At least once a day, you During the month of March, cussions. Eye contact with your please, but I need to use the • What just happened? whenever they see a family must do a kind and/or courteous parents are encouraged to talk children will help them develop bathroom:* • How could you help? member show kind and courte act for that person without with their children about kind eye contact with others. This can Use phrases that are comfort Be sure in your conversation to ous behavior. revealing who you selected. ness and, most importantly, even be done with toddlers. Have able for both you and your child. share how you would react in Acts of kindness can be shared • Post kindness materials in practice kindness at home. your child look at you when you Have a contest to see who comes certain situations. Point out how at dinnertime, once a week, or your home or at your child's For more information on are talking and vice versa. up with the most ways to say, they feel when someone treats once a month. school. "Kindness is contagious... "Kindness is contagious ... Try not to interrupt your child "excuse me." them kindly. • After a birthday party or gift CATCH IT!" is a project of CATCH IT!" call (734) 727-3139. until you believe he or she has Here are a couple of at-home exchange sit down with your Starfish Family Services, funded Virginia Burns is director of cbmpleted their thoughts. Share Teachable moments activities to do with your chil child and MAKE thank you by Hudson's Circle of Giving. the Head Start program at with your child how it makes you Watching television together dren: cards. Have your child write Materials include a Kindness Starfish Family Services in feel when they interrupt your provides opportunities for teach • Buy an assortment of col (depending on age) something Pledge Card, a kindness calen Inkster. CRAFTS CALENDAR Shannon from page Bl UVOH1A CHURCHILL crafts showcase 10 a.m. to 4:30 craft show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Livonia Churchill High p.m. March 20 in the Activities March 27 at the high school, pipers and others in providing "It's fun, because we get all of the few who made it through School PTSA's 11th annual Center on campus, Schoolcraft 33500 Six Mile, Livonia. More first-rate entertainment. Patty Ann's family and friends the snowstorm to Saturday's spring arts and craft show will and Levan, Livonia. The show than 100 crafters are expected to together for something other float-painting session at the display their work. A single booth Burklow's mailing list has be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 at will feature a raffle with a grand grown to more than 80 families. than a wedding or funeral," he Burklow house. the school, 89Q0 Newburgh prize of $1,000 at 4:30 p.m. Tick space costs $50. A limited num said. ber of spaces with electricity are While the majority of members "I enjoy being with all these Road, Livonia. There will be door ets will be available at $1 each live in Wayne County, newslet The Burklows' children - people. It's a good family group, prjzes, food and beverages. at the door. Admission will be available at no extra charge. For an application form, call (248) ters are sent as far away as Ryan, 9, Erin, 8, and John, 2 - and it's a chance for the kids to Admission will be $1. For more $2. For more information, call 478-23S5 or (734) 464-1041. Nashville, Tenn., home of Car all help out painting the float. learn about their heritage," information, call Diane at (734) (734) 432-5603. los Carey. You need not be Irish. Pimlott said. CLARENCEV1LLE "I like riding on the float. It's 422-4507 or (734) 464-7425. UVONIA STEVENSON to belong. fun," said Ryan. Everyone seems to have a The Clarenceville High School * MADONNA UNIVERSITY The Livonia Stevenson High good time, said Margo. "We are Athletic Booster Club will have "We have lots of Irish blood in "I've been a member since I Madonna University will hold its School Booster Club is accepting "A Touch of Spring* craft bou was 3 years old," said Erin. "We just as happy as the kids; it the club," said Margo, "but we brings out the kid in us. 14th annual spring arts and applications for its annual spring tique 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27 also have Mexican, Polish and get to make the float and we get at the high school, 20155 Middle- to dance at the party. We get to "And the older generation is CITY OF WESTLAND Hungarian." belt Road, Livonia. There will be And English. Burklow's hus see our cousins and friends, and so proud to see their kids and INVITATION TO BID more than 150 juried crafters, band Dennis, a police officer in that's probably it." grandchildren marching in the Hix Road/Carlson Boulevard Reconstruction, raffle and snack bar. Baby-sitting court services for the city of Jan Pimlott of Livonia helps parade, taking a sense of pride City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan will be available. Admission will Livonia, has enjoyed the Shan out every year. She was one of in keeping up the tradition they Job Number 0135-98-0063/135-98-0223 be $2; no strollers permitted. non Club, even if he isn't Irish. started." Sealed proposals for the Hix Road/Carlson Boulevard Reconstruction [•* project will be received by the City of Westland at the office of the v Purchasing Agent. 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan, until 11:00 a.pu, '^ foyqf time on Afarch 30. 1999. (no exceptions will be made) at which time CITY OF GARDEN CITY Sensors from page Bl they will be publicly opened and read aloud. PUBLIC NOTICE The approximate quantities of work involved are as follows: Bituminous Pavement Removal 4,450 syd Pursuant to federal guidelines, the City of Garden City decided on Monday, Or you can think of it the way coordinator of the Family Milling Bituminous Surface 3,370 syd March 1, 1999 to submit the following projects for funding from the Richard Bach thought of it in Resource Center in Westland and Bituminous Aggregate Binder Course 3,050 ton 1999/2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; "The Little Book of Wisdom" has a private counseling practice Bituminous Aggregate Wedge Course 150 ton (1996, Heath Communications): If you have a question or com Bituminous Aggregate Base Courst- 795 ton PROJECTS "Here is the test to find whether ment, write her at the Observer Bituminous Aggregate Leveling Course 595 ton LOCATION ACTIVITY AMOUNT your mission on earth is fin Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Bituminous Aggregate Wearing Course (F 2,260 ton Senior Center Funding for Senior Center Coordinator $17,400(15¾) Station Grading - Modified 9 sta ished; if you're alive, it isn't." Livonia 48150 or at her e-mail Aggregate Base Under Bituminous 1,175 ton City Parks Replace playground equipment with $50,000(43.1^) Jacque Martin-Downs is the address; [email protected] Inlay Cold Plastic Pavement Marking, 4" (white & yellow) 26,150 1ft ADA compliant and accessible equip Thermoplastic Pavement Marking, 4" (white & yellow) 5,155 1ft ment and surfacing. Temporary Pavement Marking, Type NR Paint. 4" (yellow) 3,000 1ft 3"Topsoil and Hydroseeding 11,535 syd Memorial Pool Americans with Disabilities \.ADA) $27,000(23.3%) WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL Bathrooms compliance project/remove physical SYNOPSIS OF MINUTE The project involves approximately 1.3 miles of local street resurfacing on barriers. Hix Road between Warren and Joy, approximately .2 miles of local street MTG NO 5-3/1/99 $10,000(8.6%) removal and replacement on Carlson Road north of Marquette and includes City Wide Housing Rehabilitation Presiding: Council President Cicirelli miscellaneous ditching, storm sewer work and structure adjustments on Program Administration & Audit $11,600(10%) Present: Anderson, Barns, Griffin, LeBlanc, Pickering, Scott both Btreets, The project also contains pavement marking consisting of 37: Approved: minutes of regular mtg held 2/16/99 temporary paint and permanent overlaid and inlaid cold plastic materials. Posted: March 3,1999 -Approved request from Moslem Shrine Temple to solicit funds to provide Contract Documents may be examined at the City of Westland Engineering Publish: March 7 and 11,1959 L 63.3*0» free medical care for children fror- 6/11/99-6/13/99 at various intersections Division Offices, 37095 Marquette Road, Westland, Michigan, 48185; within City Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., 34935 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, -Adopted Ordinance 248-A-7, rezoning from single family-residential to low- Michigan 48150; Dailey Construction Reports Plan Room, 25229 Dequiridre intensity commercial business, !x>t #11 of B D Wright's Sub Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071-4221; the area office of Dodge -Adopted Budget Amendment 99-15: FEMA Refund for summer 1998 storm Reports, One Park Lane Boulevard, Suite 328E, Dearborn, Michigan 48126; costs, amt $246,099 and Construction Association of Michigan, 3151 E. Jefferson, Detroit, -Adopted Budget Amendment 99-16: For the equipment & installation of the Michigan 48207. -AS400 computer for the Police Dept, amt $25,000 -Approved additional funds for purchase & installation of AS400 system for Contract Documents may be obtained after 1:00 p.m. on March 15, 1999, at CITY OF WESTLAND the City of Westland Engineering Division Offices located at 37095 Police Dept. amt $40,000 Marquette Road, Westland, Michigan 48185. A non-refundable charge of NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION -Approved contract extension with Pritiuln & Sons Excavating for thirty dollars ($25.00) will be made for each set of Contract Documents. emergency water & sewer repairs for 2 yr period, expires 6/30/2001 On Tuesday, March 16, 1999, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct Public -Approved Bid-Calcium Chloride to Pollard Highway Products, bid price Each proposal shall bo enclosed in a sealed envelope marked with the name Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will begin $0,269 per gallon of the bidder and shall be plainly marked on the lower front, left-hand promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hill, -Approved Bid-Traffic Control Signs & related materials to Rathco Safety comer "Propotat-Hix Road/Carlton Boulevard Recon$tructlon Project, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where tho following vehicles will be offered Supply, Inc, bid price $21,022 bid opening on March 80, .1999, at 11:00 a.m." Proposals Must be for sale to the highest bidder: -Introduced Budget Amendment 99-18. Therapeutic Program, nmt $25,000 addressed to the City of Westland, Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE C01/)R V.I.N. -Introduced Budget Amendment 99-19, Purchase of Replacement Copier for Westland, Michigan 48185-2298 and delivered to the Purchasing Agent's 90 Ford 2 Dr. Probe Red 1ZVPT20C1L5198149 Economic Growth Center, amt $8,394 office on or before the time specified above. Bidders are responsible for 87 Pontiac 2 Dr. Grand Am Gray 1G2NE14U7HC919969 -Introduced Ordinance 191-B-6-1, amending local amendments to 19*>6 submitting proposals before the staled closing time. Any proposal received 88 Toyota 2 Dr. Tercel Blue JT2EL31D5J0175287 BOCA National Code after the stated closing time shall not be accepted and no exceptions shall be 86 Olds 2 Dr. Firenza Red 1G3JC27P3GK317005 -Adopted lot split resolution splitting Ix>t »393 & »402 of Wayne Highland; made. ?? Ford Stako Truck Org/Wht. F37ZUCG1049 Sub #4 Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five 90 Pontiac 4 Dr. Or. Prix Bluo 1G2WJ54T2LF320600 -Approved request to go into closed study session immediately following percent (6%) of the bid Hnd be payable without condition to the city of The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Care Care, Council meeting to discuss pending litigation Westland as security for acceptance of the Contract. No bid may bo 6375 Hix Road, Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following 38: Closed public hearing on request from J Daly to vacate sanitary & water withdrawn for ft period of sixty (00),days after the scheduled closing time for Vehicles -will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: easement in Birch Hill Shopping Center, S of Cherry Hill, W of Mcrrimnn receiving bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive 87 Olds St. Wagon Gray 1G3BP81Y6H9016449 39: Confirmed the reappointment of J D North to Downtown Development. informalities, or accept any bid it may deem in the best interest of the City. 88 , Chev Van Brown 1GNDM155O1B240947 Authority for 4 yr term, expires 3/1/2003 All bonding companies must be listed in the Department of Treasury's 89 Ford Van White 1FDEE14N4KHD63981 41: Received & filed recommendation of Local Officers Compensation .Federal Register of Approved Sureties Listing. 86 Mercury 2Dr. Lynx Red 2MKBP6198OB609813 Commission on salary increases for Mayor for 1999 & 2000 42: Received & filed recommendation of Local Officers Compensation ^ This project, per City of Westland Ordinance Number 240, requires All vehkJea are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may bo deleted from this Commission on salary increases for City Council members for 1999 &. 2000 Contractor's and sub contractors to pay employees tho prevailing wages and list at any time prior to the start of tho auction. 43: Concurred with recommendation of Selection Committee for firm to benefits as stated in the most recent survey of the Michigan Department of provide Architectural Professional Services for Administration Feasibility to Labor for prevailing wago determination, under Act 166 of the Public Acts of 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION TMP Associates, amt $24,800 1965,03 amended. , Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that tho vehjklda) 44: Approved Check List-$708,681 33 ft Prcpnid-$1.45l.30t.9. > Questions regarding thi BY CHRISTINA FUOCO The company's mission is to STAFF WRITER stay on the cutting edge of the [email protected] design industry. Teamwork is the key to any "We want to bring our cus successful business. Working tomers the newest, most innova together for an area design and tive stuff that's out there. We're display company, Raelon going to go to a lot of design Routzahn and Michael Onyskin shows and things like that," couldn't deny their camaraderie. Routzahn said. After frequently being told Before starting Nouveau that they should start their own Design, Routzahn, an Eastern business, the duo did just that. Michigan University graduate, Routzahn, Onyskin and senior owned Raelon's Radiant Parties Nouveau look: Wendy design assistant Wendy Atkin for five years, doing special event son opened Nouveau Design Stu decorating for nights like the Atkinson, senior design dio LLC in Canton Township on Montreux Jazz Festival parties assistant (from left), Dec. 15. and the Grand Prix black tie Raelon Routzahn, presi "Everybody was telling us we ball. dent, and Michael were crazy not to do it our Onyskin, a Dearborn resident, Onyskin, CEO/creative selves," said Routzahn, a Livonia graduated more than 10 years director of Nouveau resident. "We just felt that we ago from Center for Creative were a really good team and we Studies with a degree in editori Design Studio, are proud complemented each other. We al illustration. of the exhibit they put felt that we could be very suc The two met four years ago together for "MASK cessful in the field together." when Routzahn was hired as an orAlDE," a traveling show Nouveau Design Studio cre independent contractor for of masks that will be auc ates custom design exhibits, another area design studio and tioned off Saturday to visual merchandising, store Onyskin served as her art direc fronts, special event theme deco tor. benefit the Coalition for rating, corporate holiday decor Routzahn and Onyskin's cred Temporary Shelter. and custom-made props. its with their former company STATF PHOTOS BY PAH. HlTtSCHMANN "We had a lot of people back include the installing the Christ ing us up prior to us coming out," mas displays at Lakeside, West- The two are using experiences ent. Gov. John Engler, Ted Nugent, the whole exhibit," Routzahn Onyskin added. land and Macomb malls and like those as learning experi Sinbad, Jeff Bridges and several said. •'•': That includes Taubman Prop Fairlane Town Center. All the ences for Nouveau Design where Masked marvels local artists and stars with ties Next up, Nouveau Design Sffu- erties, with which Nouveau pieces came in boxes and "then Routzahn serves as president The most recent project was an to Detroit created masks for the dio will revamp the Easter Design Studio is getting ready to we take it out and do the layout, and Onyskin is the chief execu exhibit of celebrity-designed exhibit. Onyskin made specialty exhibit at Fairlane Town Center ink a deal to be its Midwest and light all the trees," tive officer. masks that traveled to Fairlane masks for each of the stores. in Dearborn into an English Regional Visual Merchandisers. Routzahn explained. "I have a really good eye for Town Center, Lakeside Mall and "We made replicas of the little country garden design. It will be For Taubman, Nouveau Design "We have to have a visual in quality or for uniqueness and Twelve Oaks Mall. It was pro masks to make the 5 foot tall on display Saturday, March 20, will do all the RMU (retail mer order to figure out how things Michael has the eye for putting moting the "MASKorAlDE" specialty masks for each mall. to Sunday, April 4. chandising units) and all their go. It's almost like interior it all together," she said. fund-raiser for the Coalition on They're 5 feet by 4 feet," "We want to strive to give real in-line stores. design work," Onyskin added. Everything, including custom Temporary Shelter (COTS). The Routzahn said. ly, really good customer service," "That's a really big thing," she "You get a big element and you props and faux finishes, is creat masks will be auctioned at 7 They also designed the cases Routzahn said." That's going to said. "We will design what goes have to figure out where this ele ed and built on-site at the studio. p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the and the layout for the exhibit, be our main goal - to be avail into the kiosks in the malls. ment is going to fit on the stage. "If someone was giving a '50s International Banquet Center at and transported it to each mall. able at all times to provide out- What we would do in the in-line They don't really give you a floor party and someone wanted a the Athenaeum Hotel in "We worked with Diana Leone, standing customized customer store is to do a theme for their plan or layout where anything giant jukebox built with lights Detroit's Greektnwn as part of the marketing director at Lake service." store window and the signage." goes. You have to figure on-site through it, we could do that," the benefit. side Mall, in designing the cases For more information about how it's going to be put together. Onyskin said. "Everything that Soupy Sales. Rosio O'Dormeil. for the layout of the exhibit. We Nouveau Design Studio LLC. Staying current It's an incredible job." we do is always something differ Pam Dawber. Vinnie -Johnson. designed the overhead graphics. call '734)354-6400. RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News kids know that even difficult situa should be submitted m writing no tions can turn into hope. The cost later than noon Friday for the next is $15 per child or $30 per family. Thursday's issue. They can be For information, call the church mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft. Livo 'Masterpiece' Jeff Steinberg to perform at (2481.374-5920. nia 48150. or by fax at (734) 591- CONQUERING FEAR 7279. For more information, call He's called a "masterpiece in lar drug prescribed for his terpiece in each person and What do you do when rainwater (734) 953-2131. Progress," but he doesn't look mother during pregnancy. encouraging people to see what is pouring in your basement at 3 SPECIAL PROGRAMS like a masterpiece. Jeff Stein- • He spent his early years in a God can do through, them, no a.m. and the water extraction com First United Methodist Church, berg has no arms and welfare shelter in Philadelphia matter what their limitations pany says you're number 200 on 6443 Merriman in Garden City, dffotAed ieg^, but he has a and then later at ShrinersV appear to be. its list? has announced its 1999 Lenten dynamic singing voice that has Hospital for Crippled Children. At 4 feet 6 inches tall, Stein Thomas Mitchinson of programs. It will begin with guest been likened to that of pop He underwent numerous oper berg holds a microphone in the Naperville. 111., he. his wife and the Rev. Olaf Lidums speaking singer Neil Diamond. ations, learned to walk with hook at the end of his artificial daughter prayed to understand about "New Creation Ministries" 7 A singer and author and in braces, feed himself with a arm and uses his singing tal that Cod is the only power and p.m. Thursday, March 11. A the 20th year of his ministry, hook attached to a prosthetic- ent, humorous anecdotes and this power is potluck will precede at 6 p.m. For he will appear in concert 11 arm. personal story to inspire his good. As they more information, call (734) 421- a.m. Sunday, March 14, at Ply- In all, he only lived at home audiences. Steinberg logs more did that, I he- 8628. mouth Church of the for nine months and eventually than 80,000 miles a year, per water stopped forming in concert halls, music coming in SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS Nazarene, 45810 Ann Arbor was placed by the court in the their home Aldersgate United Methodist Road, Plymouth. Good Shepherd Home for Crip festivals and other special even though it Church is beginning a new support Steinberg was born in pled Children in Allentown. events around the United still poured group for mothers at 7 p.m. Fri Philadelphia with multiple Pa., a home for severely crip States. He also has record 10 outside. day, March 12. Afterward, the birth defects - no arms and pled children where he lived music albums, including his group will meet 7 p.m. every other two bent, scissored legs - a for more than 10 years. latest, "Tiny Giant." That experi Friday in the church's parlor, condition known as Pho- Now age 4tf. he travels For more information, about ence is on of comelia, thought to be the around the country, singing his performance, call the three Mitchin 10000 Beech Daly, Redford. Some Mhtchlnson child care will be provided. For Jeff Steinberg result of Thalidomide or simi and speaking about the mas church at (734) 453-1525. son will detail more information, call Lisa Bruce when he speaks at 4 p.m. Satur at (313) 561-5145. day. March 14. in the auditorium of First Church of Christ. Scien fish, shrimp, pierogi. french fries, Single Point Ministries of Ward school-agf children will speak to children in grades FISH FRY tist. Plymouth. 1100 W. Ann Arbor macaroni and cheese, salad bar, Evangelical Presbyterian Church SPM is will have a Stepping one-12 whose birth parents are St. Edith Parish will have Trail. He has been invited to pre desserts, coffee, tea and pop. For in Northville will host "Bring Yovir Stones Seminar 7-9 p.m. Friday, divorced, separated or nmer mar- Lenten fish fries 4.30-7 p.m. Fri sent his lecture. "Don't Live with 1 more information, call thf church Own Sneakers" to the Livonia March 19. and 9 a m to A p m rit'd This workshop will aid in the day, March l: .. at the church, Ffar - Conquer It " by the 15089 Newhi rgh, Livonia. The ati734i464-1222. YMCA. 14255 Stark. Livonia. S Saturday. March 2l). at the emotional, relational and spiritual healing of children who live in sin- church menu will include baked and frifd SINGLE POINT MINISTRIES p.m. Saturday. March 13. The church Clary Spraiiue. execume price is $6 for adults, and S2 for director of KIHS HOl'F. niinistru" tile parent families and help the Please see RELIGION, B7 New Morning School ARTSTART Discovery Daye SUMMER CAMP Cmtin Eifidineii fir CkllJrtn • AJH: 19 July 7-25 • Ages 3-10 Science & Math Camps • •>' ?-<:e • O.i'.v-v A,-! . '•<"•-. • .'.'riv- >" •. July 12-August 13 • Ages 6-12 • C-" ~r^'r-' • Sre••• i v •.••'- U> 3119( W. 13 Mill • Firmi*jUn Hilli 734-/A20-3331 raravragww ff = T -v~~>. If the whole J ^H[ Northville Montessorl Center world is going ^^ Summer Day Camp to the 1S709 Haggerty Road (Beueei 5 4 6 V'€i dogs, you 734-420-0924 • P?escNxv iVHHhHR Hi.:^ J: v^i' or •t^.f-.M'} Summer Day Camp may as 248-348-3093 • E>"ecJM H-r-j-i *.; 5:-f • T«s f rjllsJi rKi«j les«:>s diii| well have >. Every Summer •Kssivci tut«(>.mt\ Livonia Family YMCA 'Hint »hc* ti IK« l.»sl tii 6tcir? one of ] thousands of Day Camp 3 Two-Weok Sessions votir own, ~A \0 Weeks % Qj 4 Two One-Week Sessions June-August 9:00-3:30 p.m. :\ June 14-Auguet 20 A children look Ageo 3-14 (810) 7H-9520/i810i»_2 6020 :\y. ,,. i (734) 261-2161 FUNI SAFE! forward to camp... w ;/ "-i Find a friend today Give them the opportunity in xour to experience yours with an advertisement, in our 1999 Summer Camp Comer, g Icccntric^ NK WSPAPE RS yfe?W/tf*/^J^ For more HOMETOWN CLASSIFIEDS information iVlkl.VH-l CcuiPIv /4*1 f>44- 10*0 contact Rich: Wnyw ('(ni'ilv yA4 r^91 Of>00 r (*.•< >'(-;':tor (^chf>',l(i: HilK 4MH O ii> .^V..' 734-953-2069 '.iiisin-'i i.iVn nni-!!i Oxtnrn .MH^.'S^jiHi; i > i. wa nHwwmw—WB . • ^tF^*"y*^?^rrr^nWy ?!^ B4(W> The Observer & Eccentrict THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 Elvis and C.J. performing An advance signup list for Cost is $16 a person and Neil Diamond for Satur tables and sponsorships is includes beverages and UPCOMING day, April 17, at Local 735 being compiled by the It all adds up appetizers. EVENTS UAWHall, 48055 Michigan Westland Chamber of Com WESTLAND ROTARY MARATHON BINGO Ave. in Canton. Cocktail merce at (734) 326-7222. The Westland Rotary Club Fourth District Ladies at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. meets 12:15 p.m.- Thurs Auxiliary will have a and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 days at Joy Manor, 28999 marathon bingo noon to 6 a.m. Tickets are $20 a per RECREATION Joy, east of Middlebelt in p.m. Saturday, March 13, son, $35 a couple, $15 a Westland. retiree or senior citizen. RECREATION AND FUN at VFW Post 3323, 1055 S. A recreational get-together MOMS CLUB Wayne Road. Snack bar For tickets, call (734) 729- 8681. for teens and adults who The MOMS Club of West- will be open. Call Bessie are disabled is the second land, a nonprofit, nonreli- pell at (734) 326-3323. Friday of each month at gious support group for FOOD DISTRIBUTION the Westland Bailey Cen stay-at-home moms, will Tjrie city of Westland will AT THE ter. Call (734) 722-7620. meet at 10 a.m. Wednes day, March 17, at the New- be distributing surplus fed- LIBRARY FIGURE SKATING feral food at the Dorsey burgh United Methodist FRIENDS OF LIBRARY The Westland Figure Skat Community Center 10 a.m. ing Club has formed an Church, 36500 Ann Arbor tt>'2 p.m. Thursday, March The Friends of the William Trail, east of Newburgh. P. Faust Public Library adult introductory preci i^, and Friday, March 19. sion team. The team is for The group will be dis Jkjsidents in the area meet 7 p.m. the second cussing upcoming spring Tuesday of each month at those who want to have fun funded by Palmer, with other skating adults activities. Stieber, Merriman and the library, 6123 Central City Parkway. Call (734) and get exercise. Practices SWEET ADELINES Wildwood roads, which is are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. The County Connection known as Norwayne and 326-6123. Meetings last about one hour and are All levels are welcome. Call Chorus of Sweet Adelines Oak Village, can pick up (734) 722-1091. International is looking for their commodities on open to the public. The Friends also hold a book women who love to sing. Thursday. All other resi Math n\&tt'.Kids and their parents participated in Math Night at The group sings a cappella dents north of Michigan sale during regular library hours at the library. VOLUNTEERS Elliott Element^ School ree^M and ::1: music in barbershop style Avenue will pick up their parents paHicip^edMabout 18 different activities to show that and has begun prepara commodities Friday. West- ASSISTED LIVING tions for an annual compe land residents south of Marquette House assisted mattiwn bef^Sof^dfi^ and tition in May. Rehearsals Michigan Avenue should WESTLAND living facility, 36000 Cam volume^ which studentswere asked to arrange five different are 7 p.m. Tuesdays at pick up their commodities pus Drive, Westland, seeks shaped containers itford&rfi'omlargest toSTnatiestythmikwhad UAW Local 898 at 8975 o)i the third Monday of CENTER volunteers to spend time to pour liquid in to see. if'th^werG right;: aUdiar 4^ board; J Textile Road, Ypsilanti. each month at St. James » WALKERS CLUB with residents to provide game that helped students Uarn #> count using pennies and ^ v For more information, call United Methodist Church, The Westland Walkers an activity or a one-on-one Paula at (734) 995-4110. 34)055 Annapolis, between meets the second Wednes visit. Call Peggy in the nickels; aridI toothpickpuiteUs, a Brpiti teaser that asked families Henry Ruff and Middlebelt. day of each month, except activities department, to make si$ squares w^ T.O.P.S. Sfenior citizens living in during the summer. West- (734) 326-6537. three squares, "This gives parents: a hand^^n how to help theirs Take Off Pounds Sensibly Taylor Towers will pick up land Center opens its doors children learn math,*Johnnye Summer^ No. MI28, a support group : : : : for sensible weight loss, their food at Taylor Towers to walkers beginning at 7 • said.-. :-K ' -^:-^/^^: -:-^-^^: '''-"[••':• ^V'"^ '•-'.; ^''•••'Kv/'.^' '•'•••• - :; :^'-- "•' •." *••' and must call their build a.m. at Arcade 2 by Olga's meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays ing manager for their day Kitchen. Mall walking ends SCHOOLS L at Good Shepherd RESOURCE CENTER Reformed Church, Wayne of distribution. Distribu at 10 a.m. Methodist Preschool has op, with parents working tion this month includes The Family Resource Cen 1465 or (248) 569-7787. Road and Hunter in West- teris offering two upcom openings for 3- and 4-year- LITTLE LAMBS once each month. Call (734) land. Call Jackie at (7341 applesauce, spaghetti and olds in the morning and ham. Call 595-0366 for ing parenting classes. Little Lambs Preschool, on 422-0149. 722-7225. AT THE afternoon sessions. The Farmington Road south of LIVONIA COOPERATIVE information. "Smart Discipline and T.O.P.S. Combating Peer Pressure" younger pupils attend West Chicago in Livonia, is Livonia Cooperative Nurs tfUNNY ARRIVES CHAMBER Tuesdays and Thursdays, accepting registration for Take Off Pounds Sensibly will be from 7-8:30 p.m. ery, a preschool at 9601 W. No. MI53 meets weekly: The Easter Bunny will AFTER HOURS Thursday, March 18, at other pupils on Mondays the 1998-99 school year. Chicago, is planning its arrive at Westland Shop The next informal after and Wednesdays. A Friday Classes meet Monday- Weigh-in is 6-7:15 p.m., Jefferson-Barns Elemen annual spring open house meeting is 7:30-8:30 p.m. ping Center 11 a.m. Satur hours event for new cham tary School, 32150 Dorsey enrichment class is also Wednesday-Friday after 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 14. day, March 20. Children of ber members is 5-7 p.m. available. The preschool is noons and Tuesday-Thurs Wednesdays, at the Med- in Westland. Registration Call Donna at (734) 266- Max building, 35600 Cen all ages are invited to wel Tuesday, March 23, at Far- required by calling (734) at 1421 S. Venoy, West- day mornings for 3- to 5- 8185. come the Easter Bunny in well and Friends in West- land. Call (734) 728-3559. year-olds. Little Lambs is a tral City Parkway, West- 595-2279. "Dealing with land. Call Suzanne at (734) West Court near JC Pen land. All chamber members GARDEN CITY COOP nonprofit, nondiscriminato Your Spirited Child" will 728-8437. ney. Also featured is an are invited to attend. The be 9:15-11:15 a.m. Tues The Garden City Co-op ry preschool. Call (248) HISTORY Easter magic show with event will include hors days, April 13, 20 and 27, nursery has openings for 471-2077. PUBLIC SPEAKING Steve Ryder of Absolutely d'oeuvres, spirits and soft BEGINNING The Westland Easy Talk at Hamilton Elementary preschool classes for ages FRANKLIN PTSA B, affling Magic. Digital drinks compliments of Far- School, 1031 Schuman in 18 months through 4 years. GENEALOGISTS ers Toastmasters Club No. Image photographs will well and Friends. The Franklin High PTSA is The Westland Historical Westland. Cost is $5 a per Tots class meets on seeking members. Member 6694 (formerly Holy begin in East Court after AWARD NOMINATIONS son. To register, call (734) Wednesday mornings, and Commission and the West- Smokemasters) urges peo the arrival and magic ship is open to those who land Library have sched Nominations are being 595-2279. 3- and 4-year-olds meets care about the schools and ple who want to learn the show. taken for the chamber's Mondays and Thursdays. uled a session on learning art of public speaking to MCKINLEY COOPERATIVE community. Members need about family history 1 p.m. BOWLATHON spring awards - The Parental involvement is not have a student in the attend the club's weekly Athena Award and the McKinley Cooperative required. Call Kelli at (734) Saturday, April 17, at the meetings 6 p.m. each TheTourette Syndrome Preschool, housed in Good school. Price is $3 for stu Westland Library confer Association will hold its Business Person of the 513-7708. dents, $5 for adults. Thursday at Denny's Year Award. The Athena Shepherd Reformed ence Room B. Information Restaurant, 7725 N. 13th annual Bowlathon Church, Wayne Road at ST. MEL PRESCHOOL Checks should be made will include how to get Saturday, March 20, at Award recognizes an indi payable to Franklin PTSA Wayne Road next to West- Hunter, is holding registra St. Mel Preschool, 7506 started, forms and how to land Shopping Center. Call Vision Lanes in Westland, vidual who exemplifies Inkster Road, north of and sent to 31000 Joy in excellence in a business or tion. Morning and after fill them out. If there is John Elbe at (734) 326- 38250 Ford Road. For noon classes are available. Warren Avenue in Dear Livonia 48150. enough interest, a series of information, call Debbie profession, serves the com 5419. Call (734) 729-7222. born Heights, has morning TUTORIAL PROGRAM classes will be set up. Call Likeric at (734) 525-6245. munity in a meaningful and afternoon classes for way and assists women in SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S A free tutoring program for Steve Keller at (734) 722- FOUNDATION EVENT both 3- and 4-year-olds. students is offered at the 6305 or e-mail developing their leadership Suburban Children's Co-op Registration has begun. The Westland Community potential. The Business Nursery has openings in all Salvation Army Wayne- [email protected] FOR YOUR Foundation's Third Annual Call (313) 274-6270. Person of the Year recog classes 18 months through Westland Corps Communi WESTLAND MUSEUM HEALTH Spring Ball will feature nizes a Westland business 5 years old. Located in YWCA READINESS ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Irish entertainment includ The Westland Historical HEARING IMPAIRED person or manager who Livonia bordering West- The YWCA of Western Westland. The program, 4- Museum is open 1-4 p.m. ing Celtic Pipes and Wayne County Early 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Self-Help for Hard of Hear works to improve the busi land. Call Michelle at (734) Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne ing People Inc. (SHHH) for Drums, Finvarra's Wren ness climate and overcome 421-6196. Childhood School Readi Thursday, is for students with Irish Dancers and Road between Marquette Western Wayne County is adversity in some way. The ness Program is available ages 9 and older in Wayne, and Cherry Hill. Call (734) dance music by Marty PRESCHOOL PROGRAM to 4- and 5-year-old chil Westland and Romulus. an international nonprofit awards will be presented at The Wayne-Westland Com 326-1110. education organization of Viers and the Music Doc a murder mystery dinner, dren. The YWCA is at For information on partici tors. Dinner-dance tickets munity School District has 26279 Michigan in Inkster. pating or volunteering, call FRIENDS MEET hard-of-hearing people, "Pasta, Passion and Pis ongoing registration for the their relatives and friends, are $100 per person which tols," beginning 6:30 p.m. Call (313) 561-4110. Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) Friends of the Westland includes a raffle ticket for preschool programs at Stot- 722-3660. Historical Museum meet 7 devoted to the welfare and Wednesday, May 6, at Joy tlemyer Early Childhood CHARTER SCHOOL the interests of those who the ball which begins at Manor in Westland. Tick- p.m. on the second Tues 6:30 p.m. Friday, March and Family Development The Academy of Detroit- MOM'S MORNING OUT days of January, March, cannot hear well. SHHH etfare $30 a person. For Center, on Marquette Westland, an Children, ages newborn to meets 7 p.m. the second 26, at the Hellenic Cultural nomination forms, contact May, July, September and Center, 36375 Joy Road in between Wayne and Wild- entrepreneurial and busi 6, and their mothers are November at the Westland Wednesday of each month the chamber at (734) 326- wood. Programs include an ness charter school, serves invited to a Mom's Morning in the Allan L. Breakie Westland. Call (734) 595- 7222. Meeting House, 37091 7727 for reservations. early intervention pro kindergarten through sev Out 9-11:30 a.m. every Marquette, between New- Medical Building next to DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS gram, Head Start, enth grade. The school Thursday at Newburg burgh and Wayne roads. Garden City Hospital, BOOK SIGNING Nominations are open for Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- emphasizes a basic educa United Methodist Church, Call President Jim Inkster Road, between A book signing of "And ... primary impaired program tion with business and > on Ann Arbor Trail Warren and Ford. For three-year terms on the 1 Franklin at (734) 721-0136. Howe" by Gordie and and Sparkoy Preschool, entrepreneurial skills. The between Wayne and NeW- Everyone is welcome. information, call Robin board of directors of the school offers a foreign lan burgh, Livonia. Children Colleen Howe is set for 11 Westland Chamber of Com Registration is 8 a.m. to Uitner at (734) 595-0194 a;m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- guage class, music and art, are grouped together by or Ginny Schroeder at the merce. Terms will run from a dress code and a comput ages in rooms with two March 28, at Henry Ford April 1999 through May 2660. Garden City Hospital Audi- GptimEyes, 35184 Central er lab with access to the caregivers per room. This CLUBS IN ology Department, (734) 2002. Nominees must be CHURCH PRESCHOOL Internet. Call (734) 722- program is an optional co- City Parkway, Westland. dues-paying members with 458-3408. All proceeds go to the The Westland Free ACTION full membership to the WESTLAND JAYCEES SCREENINGS American Diabetes Associ chamber. To nominate ation, The Westland Jaycees have Free breast and Pap someone, call the chamber WTWYM-M * h n ' t '•. it r several upcoming events screenings are available nt RECOGNITION BANQUET at (734) 326-7222 or mail a planned. The club is host Oakwood Hoapital/Annapo VFW Post 3323 and Ladies nomination to the chamber ing a bowling fund-raiser lis Center, on Annapolis Auxiliary will hold their office at 36900 Ford Road, The OtofYtf Newspaper* welcome Calendar items. Items should be from nonprofit community 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March west of Venoy in Wayne. ahnual policeman and fire Westland 48185 by March groups or individuals announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor 21, at Vision Lanes in Appointments are sched fighter recognition banquet 15. mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Westland to benefit Jeffrey uled on a first-come, first- and dance Saturday, April GOLF CLASSIC - Livonia, ML 48150, or by fax to 734-591^7279. Deadline for Calendar items is noon Friday Clein of Westland. Cost is served basis. Call 467-5555 17, at the post home, 1055 The 19th .annual Westland for the following Thursday's paper. Call 9532104 if you have any questions. $18. The club will sponsor for early registration. $ Wayne Road, Westland, a Vcgaa Night 7 p.m. Fri Tickets are $12.50. Public Chamber Golf Classic at AIM Pheasant Run Golf Club is Event: day, March 26, at Harris Anxiety or panic attacks? is welcome. Call (734) 728> Kehrcr Hall. An Enster 7J105. planned for Tuesday, Juno Date and Time: AIM (Agoraphobics In 22. Reservations for four Egg Hunt will feature Motion) meets 7:30 p.m. COUNTRY WESTERN somes are being taken now location: 8,000 eggs and different Thursdays at Faith Luther ' JAMBOREE at the chamber office, (734) ago groups plus the Enster an Church, 30000 Five The Metro Wayne Demo 326-7222. Telephone: bunny 1 p.m. Sunday, Mile, between Middlebelt cratic Club is planning a March 28. at Westland and Merriman in Livonm cfruntry western jamboreo JOBS AND CAREERS FAIR Additional Info.: The third annual jobs and Jaycce Park. A social night AIM is a support group for with entertainment by is planned for 7-11 p.m. careers fair is scheduled for those working on recovery Sherman Arnold and Inter Wednesday, March 31, at from anxiety disorder or state Band with tribute to Saturday, April 24, at lift oddilional thalifndfuaiy the Library Pub and Grill. Westland Shopping Center. phobias. (248) 547-0400. 1 m ji»|ijipui.w.iMiniiwi^wwwww 'JWM WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Baran-Smith Shaw-Cameron Novak-Magreta Erin D. Smith and Steven M. Fred and Sandra Shaw of Thomas and Lorraine Novak of Baran were married Jan. 23 In Dearborn announce the forth Rapid River announce the forth Sarasota, Fla. The bride's stepfa coming marriage of their daugh coming marriage of their daugh ther, Dr. Richard Arno, per ter, April, to James Cameron, ter, Tricia Elizabeth, to Mark formed the ceremony. the son of Maryann Cameron of Raymond Magreta, the son of The bride is the daughter of Livonia. Carol Magreta of Livonia. Roger D. Smith of Worthington, The bride-to-be is a 1992 grad The bride-to-be is a 1992 grad Pa., and Richard and Phyllis uate of Edsel Ford High School. uate of Rapid River High School. Arno of Sarasota. The groom is She will enter the nursing pro She expects to graduate in May the son of Chet and Juanita gram at Schoolcraft College this from Michigan State University Baran of Belleville and Ron and fall. She is employed as a home with a bachelor's degree in Sue Cook of Westland. health aide by Angela Hospice. dietetics. The bride is employed as a Her fiance is a 1984 graduate Her fiance is a 1991 graduate medical assistant at Great Lakes of Livonia Churchill High of Livonia Churchill High School Orthopedics in Garden City. The School. He received an associ and a 1996 graduate of Michigan ate's degree in tool design from groom is employed by Meijer Inc. State University. He is employed Schoolcraft College and is in Westland. at EDS Company, GM Test employed as a CAD operator at Track at Epcot in Lake Buena The couple took a honeymoon Broaching Machine Specialty in Vista, Fla. in Sarasota. They are making their home in Livonia. at the Michigan State University Novi. at St. Aidan Catholic Church in A March wedding is planned Alumni Chapel in East Lansing. A March wedding is planned Livonia. Martin-Worpell McKolay-Snider .Jim and Jann Martin of Can Yack-Knoll Hedy McKolay of Traverse ton announce the engagement of Tom and Barb Yack of Canton City announces the engagement their daughter, April Lynn, to announce the engagement of of her daughter, Sally J., to Jason Edwin Worpell, the son of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne, Michael J. Snider, the son of Mark and Mary Worpell, also of to Daniel Edwin Knoll, the son Robert and Diane Snider of Canton, of Edwin and Susan Knoll of Belleville and Sharon and Vassar. The bride-to-be is a 1994 grad Robert Rose of Delray Beach, uate of Plymouth Canton High The bride-to-be is a graduate Fla. School and a 1998 graduate of of Plymouth Canton High School The bride-to-be, the daughter Eastern Michigan University and of the University of Michi of the late Stephen McKolay, is a with a bachelor of business gan-Dearborn. She is employed 1983 graduate of Westland John administration degree and a as an consultant for Triad Per Glenn High School. major in marketing. She is formance Technology. Her fiance is a 1983 graduate employed as a merchandiser at Her fiance is a graduate of of Plymouth Salem High School. the Kmart Resource Center in Frankenmuth High School and He is employed by North Bros. Troy. Michigan Technological Univer Ford. sity. He is employed as an engi Her fiance also is a 1994 grad An August wedding is planned uate of Plymouth Canton High neer for the Toyota Technical ', I-.!'' at St. Thomas A'Becket Catholic Church in Canton. School. He is the owner of Paint ,-si-. Center. Rite Inc. planned at Holy Trinity Luther A September wedding is A September wedding is an Church of Livonia. planned at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Canton. WRC joins in 'Clean Your Closet' ii. The 1999 It's the time of year to clean the Detroit are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. workforce for the first time or our closets, right? Well, there's Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to reentering the workforce and no better motivation to do so 6 p.m. Sunday. who need assistance in obtaining than to help women who are Home @ Garden People are asked to drop off the proper attire to do so. can entering, or reentering the work women's business attire in all call (248^ 552-5188 to make an force - and need a hand up the sizes, including plus sizes, appointment with an agency. business ladder. WJBK FOX 2's including dresses, suits (includ Art Van Furniture locations "Working Women" program has ing pant suits), professional Collection where viewers can drop off their teamed up with Art Van Furni skirts, dress/tailored slacks, donations include stores at ture, Women's Resource Center coats, new cosmetics, blouses, 29905 Seven Mile Road. Livonia, of Schoolcraft College and local jackets/blazers, shoes (that are and 8300 Wayne Road. West- •loin us at I he Sotm-CM.'! Collect ion m a ic-Miration ot spnni; ami all that s Dress for Success agencies for not badly worn), scarves and land. Clean Your Closet Week March unused, unopened packages of '.ww ami uoiulei'lul and exciting tor umr home and pardon.am! IJIOM;• lr 14-21. pantyhose and knee-high stock FOX 2 "Working Women" is a • Magnificent floral garden displays I Seminars loaded with FOX 2 and Art Van Furniture ings. year-long commitment to the information and ideas ft Special guests with special present anon-- pursuit of issues facing metro are working together to collect Appropriate receipts for tax ft I'.u-nis and aitiuties lor children I Informal modeling gently used women's business deductions will be available. Detroit area women from all attire while the WRC and Dress Individuals who donate clothing walks of life, who work both NEW EVENTS EVERY DAY. NOW THROUGH APRIL 3. For Success are handling cloth will receive a coupon for special inside and outside the home The ing distribution. savings on accessories at Art reports air at 6 p.m. weekdays Sponsored by Clothing can be dropped off at Van Furniture. and during FOX 2 News Morn all Art Van Furniture stores in Women who are entering the ing. 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Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School 10:00 A.M. — Two locations to serve you — CHURCH »t;• tH*tiU*lr Mitchinson is an experienced Church is inviting the public to 0022. Neumann Church, 4480 Warren grade, entitled "Islands of the Township. Regular classes are Christian Scientist healer and attend a Celebration of Friend 'PEOPLE' TRA1NJNO Road, both in Canton; the Resur Rainbow - An Indonesian held from 7-9 p.m. Mondays writer. He serves a a Christian ship Service 8:30 and 11 a.m. The Rev. Rob Cook presents rection Room of St. Raphael Adventure." Registration is beginning March 22. Men and Scientist chaplain at Cook Coun Sunday, March 14, at the materials examining spiritual Church, 5775 Morriman Road, required. For more information, women are welcome. First-time ty Correctional Facility in Chica church, 14175 Farmington Road, maturity and immaturity, com Garden City; St. Genevieve call the church office at (734) participants will receive 12 V go and is a member of the Chris Livonia. The service will feature bined with developmental theo Church, 29105 Jamison, Livonia; 422-6038. audio cassettes for home study, tian Science Board of Lecture a message of hope and friendship ries as a basis for lay and pas Full Gospel Church, 291 E. HYMN Of ST. PATRICK and a study manual. Classes w^l ship. by the Rev. Luther Werth and a toral counseling, during the pro Spring, the school gymnasium at The Hymn of St. Patrick - include videotapes, group discus There is no admission charge music ministry by adults and gram, "People Helping People Our Lady of Good Counsel which expresses much of the sion, prayer and fellowship. The} and no offering will be taken. children. Complimentary break Training: Biblical and Develop Church, 1062 Church, S.t. Ken early Celtic Christian faith- will fee for first-time participants! is ' Child care will be provided. For fast will be served 9:30 a.m. and mental Concepts for Helping the neth Church, 14951 Haggerty, be presented 7 p.m. Monday, $103. For more information qr po joore information, call the a coffee hour will be held after Hurting," for 11 weeks 1:30-3:30 all of Plymouth, and the rectory March 15, at St. Maurice Parish, register^ call Mary Kay SicbeVat -church at (734) 453-1676. the 11 a.m. service. For more p.m. Sundays, beginning March meeting room of St. Valentine 32765 Lyndon, Livonia. The the (734)459-9077. '** m information, call (734) 522-6830. SaSklNAft FOR CttOUf* 14, at Family Impact Ministries, Church, 25881 Dow, Redford. program will look at the life of SHAMROCK SHUPfU ; I;? National speaker and author IN CONCERT 3761 Commerce Court, in the For more information, call (248) St. Patrick and studied the St. Raphael Parish will have a j Pale Galloway will address The multifaceted singing Wayne/1-275 Commerce Com 777-9090. hymn. For more information, call Shamrock Shuffle card party 7 i '/ starting, building and multiply group, Proclaim, will provide plex. The cost is $25 and scholar FAMILY SHOW (734)421-5340. p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in | ing small groups and small special music at the 9:30 and 11. ships are available. To register, Dan Bergen along with his WEMH DOWN WORKSHOP the church Activities Building, ) group leaders in churches during a.m. worship services and per call (734) 326-7780. son, Nicholas, and daughter, Ali Merriman Road north of Ford the "Successful Small Groups Geneva Presbyterian Church form in concert at 1:15 p.m. Sun SPECIAL PRESENTATION cia, will be ministering in a pro Road, Garden City. Tickets are Seminar" 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. is hosting a free orientation ses day, March 14, at Aldersgate Herbert Byer will present a gram of praise and worship fea $6 each and include dessert, cof Saturday, March 13, at Tri-City sion for the Weigh Down Work United Methodist Church,, 10000 program on Philip Melanchthon, turing vocal, piano, saxophone fee, blarney bags, table and door Christian Center, 2020 Hannan, shop weight loss group 7 p.m. Beech Daly Road, Redford. The a colleague of Martin Luther and violin 6 p.m. Sunday, March prizes. For more information,. east of 1-275, Canton. The regis Monday, March 15, at the concert will include original com who wrote the Augsburg Confes 14, at Calvary Missionary call (734) 522-8595. %* tration fee is $99 per person, church, 5835 Sheldon, Canton positions from the group's sion, one of the important docu Church, 29850 W. Six Mile, Livo with discounts for groups. To nationally released projects, ments of the Lutheran Church, nia. A free will offering will be register, call (734) 326-0330 or "Thankful Hearts" and "Acapella 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, taken. For more information, call (800) 420-2048. Praise." For more information, at Timothy Lutheran Church, (734) 261-5050. SIHO-ALONG call at (313) 937-3170. 8820 Wayne Road, Livonia. A LENTEN PROGRAM The Rosary Altar Society of St. 'THE RIDE* light salad luncheon will be St. Matthew's United Hilary Catholic Church will host Calvary Baptist Church will host served before the talk. For more Methodist Church will have a an Irish sing-along, beginning the area showing of World Wide information, call (734) 427-2290. potluck dinner and performance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in fdttag the worW tbm Pictures' new dramatic film, Sunday, March 14, at the the church social hall, 23902 BABY SHOWER "The Ride." 6 p.m. Sunday, church, 30900 W. Six Mile, Livo good news about Jesus* Elmira, Redford. Cost is $10 per Several area churches will be March 14, in the Activity Center nia. Dinner will be 6 p.m. and person. Corned beef sandwiches, participating in Right to Life- of the church, 43065 Joy, Can participants should bring their soda bread, nibbles, beer and Lifespan's 10th annual baby H you're m disciple of Jeso ton. The film deals with a former place settings and a dish to pass. setups will be provided. For shower Sunday, March 14, to world champion bull rider who Frieda Spafford, president of the information, call Dorothy at benefit pregnancy help centers. .y:^:^;tovtte you to join us* learns that God is someone who Detroit Conference Foundation, (313) 533-5698 or Betty at (313) New or gently used baby and Can really be trusted while will present a program on 533-8239. Seating is limited. maternity items can be dropped If you're not, we'd love to teaching a 14-year-old boy how off at Resurrection Church, Indonesia at 7 p.m. There also FRIENDSHIP SERVICE to ride a bull. For more informa 48755 Warren Road, St. John will be a children's mission study Christ Our Savior Lutheran tion, call the church at (734) 455- for those in kindergarten-fifth ;^\^;'tditie good news with y0«i 1^ Excited? £:¾¾ Bruce Marchiano visits Clarenceville UM Call us toll-free at 1-SOO-73X-*1IO The actor known for his recent Visual Entertainment, a compa the footsteps of Christ from the poignant portrayal of Christ in ny with plans to reach more than passionate Sermon on the Mount "The Gospel According to 1 billion people with the entire to the suffering on thp cross. Matthew," Bruce Marchiano Bible presented word-for-word will bring his speaking ministry on videocassettes by the year As a popular Christian speak West Metro to Clarenceville United 2010. er, Marchiano has addressed Methodist Church in Livonia An actor for 13 years, Marchi thousands of people all over the CHURCH OF CHRIST Saturday and Sundav, March ano has appeared in seven world to reveal how his faith 20-21. motion pictures and numerous went from a simple belief in Mafchiano will speak to young television shows like "Murder Christ to a profound awareness adults in a relaxed coffeehouse She Wrote," "L.A. Law" and of God's powerful reality in his r atmosphere at 7:30 p.m. Satur "Columbo." He was the last actor life. He is frequently asked to day at the church, 20300 Middle- to audition in the worldwide share his portrayal of the com the world belt, north of Seven Mile. Reser search and was for the role of passionate, loving Savior, and vations are necessary and can.be Jesus in the production. through his speaking ministry, one per son at a made by calling (248) 474-3444. In his new book, "In the Foot has witnessed thousands of peo After appearing at Arise I'nir- Bruce Marchiano as Jesus steps of Jesus," he takes readers ple come to Christ. •* ed Methodist Church in Pinck- on an intimate adventure into k ney 10:30 a.m. Sunday, he will For more information, call the the life of Christ as he describes J return to Clarenceville UM to church at (248) 474-5581. the Jesus of joy he discovered ) give his personal testimony at 6 "The Gospel According to while filming "Matthew." The p.m. Sunday for Gathering. 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Lizel Moore of the Republic of Harris scored a game-high 21 points The 6-foot-4, 210-pound power South Africe and Sian Brice of Great and Haygood added 11. The two also forward from the University of: Britain finished first and second, combined for 25 rebounds as Glenn (12- Michigan-Dearborn ~ via Livo-- respectively, in 2:13:05 and 2:14:31. 8 overall) will meet Belleville (14-7) in nia Chut chill High School and Taormina, who has been training in the district championship final, 7 p.m. Schoolcraft Col Arizona, finished the 1.5K swim in Friday on the Tigers' home floor. lege — is most 19:57, best among women. Her 40K Back in December, Haygood had 18. likely headed for bike time was 1:11:54 followed by a points in Glenn's 56-54 victory over the a. tour of duty clocking of 44:54 in the 10K run. Zebras. later this year in Taormina, a Stevenson High prod This time Harris got into the act. the Philippines; uct, won a gold medal in the 1996 The rebounding was the key factor," "It's pretty Olympic Games in Atlana, Ga. as a Glenn coach Mike Schuette said. "We much a for-sure member of the victorious U.S. controlled the boards. Ben and Ty did a deal," said Hat women's 800-meter freestyle relay nice job on the glass. We were able to field, who is half team. get some second and third opportuni PhiHppino, "I'd She also swam for the University of ties on the offensive glass. definitely like to Rudy Hatfield Georgia. "When I saw Romulus play Wayne, play there at least Going pro The triathlon will become an five years.. we knew Romulus had success on the Olympic sport in 2000. boards. And with Ben and Ty, we want "And what's better than playing basketball and making money at ed to exploit that a little bit." the same time?" Glenn's victory appear all but Madonna signs spikers Hatfield, who averaged 19.8 wrapped up with 2:55 remaining after The Madonna University volleyball points and 9.8 rebounds per game a Harris dunk provided a seven-point team, 44-7 last year and Wolverine- his senior year at tJM-Dearborn, Hoosier Athletic Conference champi cushion, 46-39. is scheduled to make his first ons, have added two new recruits for But Wayne's Mike Zielinski nailed visit this summer to the Philip the 1999 season. two straight three-pointers to pull his pines, Hayley Ann Myers, a 6-foot middle team to within one, 46-45. Since his mother Lillian and outside hitter from Milford, and Glenn junior guard Eric Jones, sad Schisler is Philippino, Hatfield Jen Wing, a 5-8 setter from Rochester dled with four fouls in the second half has an advantage. He will not be Adams, will both join the Lady Cru and 0-for-seven from the floor, stepped counted as an import in the pro saders' squad next year. up with a key basket and two free fessional league. Myers, a three-year varsity player, throws in the final 1:19 to preserve the "I've never been there, I don't was Milford's captain as a senior. She Glenn victory. speak the language and I really was voted Most Improved as a fresh 'We had difficulty stopping their don't know the culture, so 1 guess dribble penetration and their rebound it will be a shocking experience," man. Myers also played varsity bas STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HAWLEY ketball the past two seasons for the ing," said Wayne coach Chuck Henry, Hatfield said. "But I'm really Lady Redskins. whose team bowed out at 7-14 overall. Hang time: Westland John Glenn's Stephen Woods (No. 4) goes looking forward to going over Wing, was named All-Oakland "You can't win when you don't do those airborne between Wayne defenders Sharie Nowak.(left) and there.. My grandmother (Lolita Activities Association,, All-Region and things." Justin Goins (right) in Wednesday's district tourney at Belleville. Valdez) is .visiting family there All-Eccentrice each of the last two Wayne, however, had its chances, right now." years. She was voted third-team All- leading on three different occasions in Three seniors — Nathan Wade, last year's district tourney. Chicagoan Rolando Hiso, a cycling manager and journalist, is State by the Michigan High School the third quarter. Robert Price and Jamar Davis — were "If we're all playing well, and our Volleyball Coaches Association. arranging an informal tryout for The Zebras, however, couldn't hit the Zebras' top three scorers with 12, perimeter people step up defensviely, shots with any consistency, finishing 10 and 10, respectively. Hatfield in July. If Hatfield and our big guys control the glass sticks, the Philippino league runs 19 of 53 from the floor (35.8 percent). "Those three guys may not be the again, that will give us a chance." for eight months with a month's Sunday Corktown races "In practice yesterday (Tuesday) we greatest players, but they really played Schuette said. break in between. The 1999 St. Patrick's Pararde were shooting the eyes out," Henry hard basketball," Henry said. "Even Belleville won the second game of Hatfield, who just began play Corktown races will be Sunday with said. "It was one of our poorer shooting though we were 7-14, they were still Wednesday's double-header with a ing last week in a local Philippino the start at Tiger Stadium. nights this season." working hard. They showed a lot of tougher-than-expected 75-63 win over league out of Ferndale, caught The 4-mile run starts at 1 p.m. Glenn, a horrendous free throw character and it was a positive." Hiso's eye last summer when he along with the l'.-mile walk. Special shooting team this season, held true to 9-12 Garden City. Henry, who enjoyed much success took MVP honors representing a trophies will go to the top five male form by making only 10 of 22 (45.4 per C.J. Grantham and Kevin Harrison during the Lorenzo Guess era when the Detroit team in an All-Star game and female finishers. Medals go to the cent). scored 22 and 20 points, respectively, Zebras went to two semifinals and one in Toronto. first 150 men and top 100 women fin The Rockets did make 21 of 52 shots state quarterfinal, characterized 1998- for the winners. ishers. Justin Ockerman, a 6-10 sophomore Schoolcraft College coach Car from the field (40.3 percent) even on an 99 as a "frustrating season." los Briggs, who starred at Baylor, The quarter-mile run/walk for off-night by Jones. "It just wasn't one thing," he said. center, led GC with 18. Jerry Cherwalk youngsters 12-and-under starts at contributed 17. still holds many scoring records "When he (Jones) is on the court, "We had more than our fair share of in the Philippines. During one 12:30 p.m. Awards ribbons will given teams think he's going to score because injuries and academic problems." "Glenn is so athletic, they have tal to all participants. season he averaged 62 points per he's always an offensive threat and Meanwhile, Glenn gets a second ented players," Tigers' coach Rod Fish Late registration is from 11 a.m. to game and had a high game of 86. teams have to respect that," Schuette crack at Belleville, the team that elimi er said. "We're going to have to play Also, former Lake Superior 12:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. The said. nated the Rockets in the first round of better than tonight in order to win." entry fee is $15. Each participant will State standout Eric Mink, who is receive at commemorative st. part Philippino, played there Patrick's Parade Run T-shirt. last season. For more information, call 1248) Hatfield, meanwhile, is consid 544-9099. Shamrock icers reach Final 4 ered a late bloomer in the game of basketball who may only get bet Flint isn't a candidate for tourist capital of Michigan, but ter. Anderson highly touted the Redford Catholic Central hockey team sure makes a After averaging 15.5 points and eight Tebounds his first year with Seattle Mariners' left-hander Ryan habit of visiting there. UM-Dearborn, Hatfield exploded Anderson (Westland, Dearborn CC earned its fourth trip in the last seven years to the for coach Charles Turner his Divine Child) was rated seventh on site of the Final Four with an 8-2 win over Ann Arbor Pio neer in Wednesday's Class A quarterfinal at Ann Arbor's Ice senior year leading the Wolves to Baseball America's list of top 100 a school-record 14 wins. minor league prospects in the maga Cube. UM-Dearborh's season ended zine's latest issue. No. 1 ranked CC, 26-1-1 overall, will play Marquette in a Feb. 25 with an eight-point loss to Anderson was projected to arrive as Class A semifinal at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Flint IMA. Peru State (Neb.) in the NAIA a pitcher with Seattle after just one Marquette beat Midland Dow.in double overtime, 3-2, in another quarterfinal Wednesday night. Division II regional in Sioux City, more season in the minors. The maga Iowa. In that game, Hatfield zine said he made good progress in This is the third trip for CC to the Final Four in coach Gordie St. John's six seasons. The Shamrocks won state scored 28 points and grabbed 1G his first exposure to professional hit rebounds. ters and would likely be given a long titles 1994 and '97. CC lost in the 1993 Class A final under "We were seed third and they look this year in spring training. former coach Jack Gumbleton. Jim Spiewak had two goals and an assist and Matt Van- were sixth — I didn't want to go Heest scored one goal with three assists for CC. out that way — I tried to lay S0VA AAU girls volleyball The line centered by Todd Bentloy with wingers David everything on the line," Hatfield Moss and Spiewak scored CC's first three goals. said. Registration and practice for the TJM-Dearborn, an independent, Side Out Volleyball Association for Bentley opened the scoring 52 seconds into the game, assisted by Moss and Vanlleest. finished 14-18 overall but enjoyed 12-and-undcr and 14-and-under will some fine moments, including an be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and for 16-and- Spiewak followed with goals 23 seconds apart, the first assisted by Rowe and Bentley and the second by Moss and upset win over Division II foe undcr and 18-and-under, 7:30-9:30 Saginaw Valley State. p.m. Sunday, March 14 at Schoolcraft Vanlleest. The Shamrocks made the lead 4-0 with a power-plny goal Against Cornerstone, the No. 1 College's main and auxiliary gyms. ranked team in NAIA Division II The cost is $250 for 12-and-under by Brandon Kaleniocki, assisted by Vanlleest, with 4:30 loft in the first period. and playing this week in the and $400 for the 14-, 16- and 18-and- Sim I'HiiTH BY Hftv.Oi Minimi nationals in Nampa, Idaho, Hat under teams. State tournament will Goals by Pioneer's Kyle Mast and Chris Choi von sand wiched around VnnHocst's power-plny tally, assisted by Slap shot: Catholic Central's Keith Roive (No. field scored a career-high 30 cost, an $100. Elite team players will points. pay nn additional $100 to cover Rowe and Ryan Yost, left CC with a 5-2 load after two peri 23) takes aim against Ann Arbor Pioneer. ods. "I'm more of an offensive-mind expenses and fees. Costs will vary for he'ore Out scoring Dearborn t"lifii>ij -1 i"> .n \hp < nal period ed player now whereas I was a national tournament fees (either CC gonltonder Hen Dunne made 15 shots through two periods. trie. Hawkins scorer) a nan nf goals to e.i.l CC. one co' ! ••«*• • .'.".• I1.! I ".'«!'*!! HWWB (* '••' ' " r l.iAVililfAL-?.! REGIONAL GYMNASTICS feifst* najfcfMt Motftati v*. Ut«hfl*w CLASS A REGIONAL better (N-N), Megan Fett (S), 8.4; H iiititfl SAMCHM,} GYMNASTICS 10. Laura McCann (S). 8.0. « March 6 at Plymouth Canton HS Floor Exercise — 1. Melissa Drake (PS), 9.35; 2. Lindsey Carlson (N-N), to 5-4 Florida start Team reauits MM* J* CMmptaniMp Anal, ., (MASS A 9.0; 3. (tie) Courtney Clark (S), Mon 'j*^^^+m ^ A^. AAaV 1 7 p.m. (Wm« «*aog«« to** e*mtnf. J "^•••^••J ^P^ JP*- •^•^t ^W^rWl l (Top 3 Advance to state) ica Fink (N-N), 8.95; 5. Meline Miller tMn <*««• MgtoMi mm/ma «i 9*mft ^'^4aa|iBj|!*B^-|liMM»> fiMMteHn vs. Wayne Madonna University's softball 1. NorlhvilJe-Novi,'i4Q.O-25;. 2. (S), 8.8; 6. (tie) Megan Fett (S). Mutrfort **rtet c*mt&m.) MaaVttlH, 4:30 **.; Plynwuth Salem vs. fortunes could be in good hands • COLLEGE SOFTBALL Saline, 137.60; 3. Hillsdale, 134.00; Andriel Calligan (H). 8.6; 8. Erin « MBMMft OAIMUC OMtnUl *•**,* fkln. with Janell Leschinger and 4. Jackson County Western, 132.80; Keeler (AAH), 8.55; 9. Andfea Led ftMff, Man* 13: OwnpKMaMp tad, MMMptaMlif itaJ: 7:30 pjn. (Winner Janslle Schmidt. 5. Plymouth Salem, 132.50; 6. Ann better (N-N). 8.5. 7 p.m. (Wfavw «*arcm to th* DMftom times in the third. •dvancea to the ftata <»u«rt«rftn*rs at Especially their pitching Arbor Pioneer, 132.10; 7. Westland Division II ngiot* Mmfflrot vs. OrtttjH Cody dWrict 7:30 pjn. Tumoift March 16 at the Unk The Crusaders opened their John Glenn, 132.00; 8. Adrian, O hands. (Top 10 — top 6 advance to champion.) veratty ot MIcNgarVs Cliff Keen Arena vs. Leschinger took a no-hitter season Saturday, splitting two 131.60; 9. Plymouth Canton, games. They lost a 5-2 decision to state) f MMLUEVIUJI the Dearborn nglonai champion.) into the seventh inning, settling 131.45; 10. Ann Arbor Huron, Slippery Rock (Pa.) before com All-Around — 1. Alairia Stuart 1 Fri**, MM& IS: Crttrnptonarty finat, MnrejiAS ail waBad uata Weatetn for a two-hitter Tuesday, as 124.90; 11. Coldwater, 119.15; 12. 1 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the- Ypnlanti SMitftMf*; Birmingham droves vs. Madonna defeated Malone (Ohio) ing back to blank St. Joseph, 9-0. Jackson Northwest, 116.80; 13. (JCW), 36.2; 2. Jessica Beach (JG). regional semifinals vs. Monroe district Rochester Adams.'ll a.m.: Waited lake College, 2-1, on Vicki Malkows- Senger had two hits against Ypsilanti, 116.40; 14. Jackson, 36.1; 3. Kara Cretslnger (H). 35.85; cftampton) Central vs. Farmingtan Hrtfa Mercy, noon ki's game-winning solo home run Slippery Rock and Bako was the 109.50; 15. Jackson Lumen Christi. 4. April Aquinto (PS). 35,5; 5. Jen at •LOOMRBJD HtUA LAMttR ChamptaotMp Snafe i'30 p,m. (Wtnner in the bottom of the seventh. losing pitcher. Leschinger 106.75; 16. Napolean, 67.00; 17. nifer Rohlfs (N-N), 35.00; 6. Nicole Thursday, Mart* 1 It fannington Vs. advances to the state quarterfinals Tues In the Crusaders' second game allowed one hit in five innings of Trenton, 40.00. Simonian (JG), 34.85; 7. Liz Fitzger work against St. Joseph in the ald (PC), 34.6; 8. Je3sica High fafmlngton tMIt Harrison, 5 p.m.; West day, March 16 at Femdart H*h School vs. of the afternoon, Schmidt hurled Event Results BroontflekJ vs. North Farmtagton, 7 pjn. Grows Pointe Hope* regional chamaien.) a one-hitter while her Madonna second game. Kruzel had just one (AAP), 33.95; 9. (tie) Gabriela Apari- Division i cio (AAP), Sarah Holliday (H), 33.35. Friday, March 12: Cn*mpforwh$p final, 01ASSC hit, but it was a home run, and teammates were pounding out 17 (Top 10 — top 6 advance to 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the Birming WarehlgatAlMeNt hits in an 8-0 beating of Robert she drove in four runs. Vault — 1. Jessica Beach (JG), state) j. ham Groves regional semifinal vs. South- lsaiWalii Grose* Pointe Woods Unl- Morris College. On Sunday, Madonna played 9.1; 2. April Aquinto (PS). 9.05; 3. fteW-iertnfup district champion.) vershv-iiggett vs. SoutMMd Christian, 5 Madonna is getting its spring three games. It dropped a 10-1 Ail-Around — 1. Lindsey Carlson Nicole Simonian (JG). 9.0; 4. Maggie CLASS! p.m.; Lutheran Wgh Weetiand vs. Afowrrt, games in at Fort Myers, Fla. contest to St. Anselm, pounded (N-N), 35.975; 2. Courjney Clark (S). Bett (PC). 8.8; 5. (tie) Liz Fitzgerald . atSUWMmLOKIUSANOWER ¢:30 p.m. The Crusaders made three, Waynesburg College, 9-1, and 35.35; 3. Meline Miller (S). 35.1; 4. (PC). Ashley Turek (A), 8.7; 7. Kara Friday, Mare* 1¾ Champtarentp final, ChawplmiMp ftaai: « p.m. (Winner errors against Malone, which lost to Holy Family College, 7-2, Melissa Drake (PS), 34.95; 5. Cretsinger (H). 8.65; 8. Alaina Stuart 7 p.m (Winner advances to the Warren advance* the state qutrt«rftnajs Tuesday, scored an unearned run in the getting just one hit. Andrea Ledbetter (N-N), 34.3; 6. (JCW). 8.6; 9. (tie) Jessica High Woods-Tower reglonar semifinal vs. War March 16 at Saginaw Heritage vs. St, second. Madonna tied the score Leschinger collected the win Monica Fink (N-N), 34.2; 7. Erin (AAP), Julia8rown(A), 8.5. ren Woods-Tower district champion.) Louis regional champion.) in the fourth before Malkowski over Waynesburg with one-hit, Keeler (AAH), 34.0; 8. Megan Fett Balance Beam — 1. Alaina Stuart CLASSC MantUa won it with her two-out blast in six-strikeout work in five (S). 33.8; 9. Andriel Calligan (H), (JCW). 9.5; 2. Kara Cretsinger (H), at RiDfORD BISHOP BOMCSS ONTARIO NOCKtYUAWJf . the bottom of the seventh. innings. Cook and Senger each 33.25; 10. Laura McCann (S), 16.2.- 9.35; 3. Jessica Beach (JG), 8.95; 4. friday, March $3: ChampTonshipfinal, 7 Tlyvaeiley, Manti iX Leschinger (3-1) walked just drove in a pair of runs while Vault — 1. Lindsey Carlson (N-N), April Aquinto (PS), 8.9; 5. Erica Gre p.m. (Winner advances to the Petersburg- ' Whalers at Windsor Spitfires, 7 p.m. one and struck out seven. She Kristy McDonald had three hits. 9.15; 2. Monica Fink (N-N), 9.0; 3. gory (AAP). 8.75; 6. Kai Mathey Summerfjelrj regional semifine vs. "Whit- SatHtfftjr,ttarefc 1 3 allowed two hits with two outs in Madonna dropped a 5-2 game Andrea Ledbetter (N-N), 8.75; 4. (AAP), 8.7; 7. Maureen Clevenger more Lake district champion.} Ply. Whalers vs. Gueiph the top of the seventh but retired to Avila College on Monday. Melissa Drake (PS), 8.65; 5. Court (JCW), 8.65; 8. Monica Mirth (S), CtASSD at Compuware Arena, 7:30 p.m, the side with no damage. Leschinger gave up eight hits in ney Clark (S). 8.55; 6. Erin Keeler 8.55; 9. (tie) Jennifer Rohlfs (N-N), at JACKSON BAPTIST tartay, March iA seven innings but the Crusaders (AAH), 8.5; 7. (tie) Melme Miller (S), Jessica High (AAP), Gabriela Apari- Friday, Mare* 12: Championship final, Madonna scored five runs in Ply. Whalers vs. Windsor the first and three in the second could only muster five. Megan Fett (S), 8.4; 9. Laura cto(AAP), 8.45. 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the Hillsdale McCann (S). 8.2; 10. Andriel Hills at Compuware Arena, 6:30 p.m. to cruise past Robert Morris (Pa.) Senger led the team with a Uneven Parallel Bars — 1. Jennifer dale (H), 7.95. in the second game. Schmidt (1- .444 baiting average after Rohlfs (N-N), 9.15: 2. Alaina Stuart 0) struck out seven and didn't Madonna's first nine games. Jen Balance Beam — 1, Courtney (JCW). 9.05: 3. Liz Fitzgerald (PC). walk a batter. Walker and McDonald were each Clark (S). 8.9; 2. Meline Miller (S). 8.95: 4. Megan Mason (T), 8.9; 5. Kelly Zurawski and Jamie at .391 while six othe,r Crusaders 8.65; 3. Andrea Ledbetter (N-N), Nicole Simonian (JG), 8.85: 6. (tie) Cook had three hits each. Court were at .300 or better. The team 8.65; 4. (tie) Lindsey Carlson (N-N), April Aquinto (PS). Grace Metz (A), ney Senger, Jenny Kruzel and was hitting .335. Jennifer Saprio (A), 8.55; 6. Megan 8.7; 8. (tie) Jessica Beach (JG). Kara Missy Bako had two RBI apiece Malkowski and Kruzel had the Fett (S), 8.4; 7. Erin Keeler (AAH), Crestinger (H), 8.6: 10. Maji Tinervia as the Crusaders raised their team's only home runs, Senger 8.2; 8. Andriel Calligan (H), 8.05; 9. (0.8.55. spring record to 5-4. had the team RBI lead with nine Melissa Drake (PS), 7.75; 10. Moni Floor Exercise — 1. Jessica Beach Madonna started its three- but Kruzel was right behind at ca Fink (N-N). 7.7. (JG), 9.45: 2. Kara Cretsinger (H). game winning streak Monday eight. . Uneven Parallel Bars — 1. Lindsey 9.25; 3. Julia Brown (A), 9.1; 4. with a 17-7 pulvarizing of Mercy- Schmidt had a 1.02 ERA for 13 Carlson (N-N). 9.275; 2. Meline Alaina Stuart tJCW). 9.05; 5. Liz 2 hurst (Pa.). Tanya Liske allowed and ! innings of work and Miller (S), 9.25: 3. Melissa Drake Fitzgerald (PC). 9.0: 6. (tie) Jennifer four hits and four runs in the Leschinger was at 1.46 for 24 (PS). 9.2; 4. Courtney Clark (S). Rohlfs (N-N), An Aycock (AAH), Kris- first three innings and Schmidt innings. Leschinger had walked 8.95; 5. Erin Keeler (AAH), 8.75; 6. ten Costantmo (JG), 8.95; 9. (tie) gave up three runs and three 11 but had struck out 20. Oppo Andriel Calligan (H). 8.65; 7. Monica April Aquinto (PS), Nicole Simonian hits. The Crusaders pounded out nents were hitting just .138 Fink (N-N). 8.55: 8. (tie) Andrea Led (JG), Sara Chaplin (C), 8.85. 20 hits in the game, scoring 12 against her. 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Sky Chef Management Becruiters \rf«4tfciiMHMMMMWt4<'.-V -( OUTDOOR CALENDAR -¾y£*iYoa.Taaa taaaa „j j Ticket stubs are also good for tive seminar on legislation con WILDLIFE ART Wednesday of each month at the SURVIVAL FOR WJ* FUND-RAISERS $10 off dinner for two or Sunday cerning concealed weapons per The 16th annual Michigan Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 With the help of a parertt, chil- j mit (CCW) legislation, beginning Wildlife Art Festival, Michigan's Farmington Road, in Livonia. dren ages 10 and older will learn SAFARI CLUB brunch at participating Chuck Muer restaurants. There are also at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, largest wildlife art exhibit and Visitors are invited and refresh some basic knots and lashings ( Southeast Michigan Bowhunter cash prizes for the anglers, boats at the Gander Mountain store in sale, will be held March 26-28 at ments will be served. Call Jim techniques, then venture out- J Chapter of Safari Club Interna and clubs who catch the biggest Taylor. State representative the-Southfield Pavilion. Spon Kudej at (734) 591-0843 for more doors and build a sled that ] tional will hold its 8th annual salmon and trout on tournament Raymond Basham (Taylor) will sored by the Michigan Wildlife information. transforms intoji shelter during fund-raiser banquet beginning at day Tickets are available at conduct the seminar. Call (313) Habitat Foundation, the festival this program, which begins at 2» 4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Charlies Crab in Troy, Meri- 381-4735 for more information, annually raises money for p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Stony Laurel Manor in Livonia. The wethers in Southfield, Muer's wildlife habitat improvement Creek. I banquet features a family-style METROPARKS Sea Food Tavern in West Bloom- projects statewide, Admission is dinner, open bar, outfitters, METROPARK REQUIREMENTS 1999 PERMITS field, Big Fish in Dearborn, Big $7 adult and children undfr age manufacturer booths, auctions, ACTIVITIES Most Metropark programs are The 1999 Huron-Clinton \ Fish Too in Madison Heights, 12 will be admitted free. Metroparks annual vehicle erttr$ raffles, hunting and fishing SKI/HiKE free while some require a nomi . Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor, or permits and boat launching per-1 equipment and much more. Join members of the Southeast nal fee. Advanced registration by calling the River Crab at 1- mits are on sale at all Metropark Reserved banquet tickets must Michigan Group, Sierra Club on and a motor vehicle permit are 800-468-3727. offices. Vehicle entry permits art be received by March 11. After a ski tour or hike, depending on SEASON/DATES required for all programs. Call $15 ($8 for senior citizens). The ; that tickets will only be sold at the weather, through Indepen FISHING LICENSES the respective parks toll free at annual boat launching perm its ] the door. Call (248) 585-1415 for dence Oaks on Sunday, March Anglers must possess a 1999 the following numbers: Stony are $18 ($9 for senior citizens' > tickets and more information. CUSSES/SEMINARS 14. Participants are asked to Michigan Fishing license begin Creek, 1-800-477-7756; Indian Call 1-800-47-PARKS for more I METRO-WEST STf ELHEADERS meet at 10 a.m. behind the ning April 1. Springs, 1-800-477-3192; Kens HUNTER EDUCATION information. ' Metro-West Steelheaders will Wayne County Sportsman's Club Marathon Station at the south CROW ington, 1-800-477-3178. hold its annual fund-raising din is accepting registration for two east corner of Telegraph and 12 The late crow season runs MAPLE'S SWEET STORY ner/dance beginning at 7 p.m. upcoming hunter education Mile Road. Call (248) 932-5370 through March 31 in the Lower Visit the sugarbush and see how Saturday, March 20, at the classes. The two-day sessions for more information. Peninsula. maple trees are tapped and the OAKLAND Knights of Columbus Hall in will be held Saturday and Sun sap collected, then stop by the Westland. Activities include raf HIGHLAND HIKE COYOTE COUNTY PARKS day, March 27 & 28, and April sugarshack and watch as the sap fles, art work sales, dinner, and Join members of the Southeast Coyote season runs through COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS, 17 & 18, at the WCSC clubhouse is boiled into maple syrup during a silent auction. Tickets are $20 Michigan Group, Sierra Club on April 15 statewide. Advanced registration is ; and grounds in Romulus. Cost is this program, which will be held per person. Call (810) 476-7145 a moderately paced hike thor required for all nature programs $12 per student and includes FREE FISHING noon-3 p.m. weekends through or (248) 366-9527 for tickets and ough the woods of Highland at Oakland County Parks. Call text, equipment, range fees and Michigan's annual Free Fishing the end of March at Kensington. more information. Recreation Area on Sunday, (810) 625-6473 to register or for lunch. Call (313) 532-0285 for Weekend will be held June 12- A similar program is being March 21. Participants are 13; more information. more information and to regis asked to meet at 11:30 a.m. in offered at Indian Springs. RABBIT/HARE ter. the shopping center parking lot ALASKA Rabbit/hare season run through FISHING YOUTH FLY FISHING behind McDonalds on Telegraph Join traveler/photographer March 3} statewide. The Michigan Fly Fishing Club Road, about 1/2-mile north of David McDonald on a photo STATE PARKS TOURNAMENTS will host its annual Youth Fly Square Lake Road in Bloomfield graphic journey to Alaska during STATE PARK REQUIREMENTS SALMON STAKES Fishing School from 10 a.m. to 6 Hills. Call (810) 294-7789 for this class, which begins at 7:30 Maybury State Park, Proud Lake Recreation Area, Bald The 21st annual River Crab p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the more information. CLUBS I p.m. Friday, March 12, at Stonv Mountain Recreation Area, Salmon Stakes charity fishing Walled Lake Outdoor Education HEADERS Creek. Highland Recreation Area, and ; tournament and raffle will be Center. Cost is $25 per person Metro-West Steelheaders meets held Saturday April 24. Money PLANTING FOR WILDLIFE Island Lake Recreation Area and class size is limited. To reg at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday Learn haw to attract wildlife, raised through the sale of $10 SHOWS offer nature interpretive pro ister and for more information of each month in the cafeteria at especially birds, to your back raffle/entry tickets will benefit FLY FISHING EXPO grams throughout the year. A call Dale Ross at (734¾ 420-2233. Garden City High School. Call yard by planting the right trees, the Blue Water mental Health The 1999 Midwest Fly Fishing state park motor vehicle permit Dominic Liparoto at <248> 476- shrubs and vines during this Clinic and other programs that FOOTWEAR Expo, sponsored by the Michigan is required for entry into all 5027 for more information. program, which begins at 10 help troubled children, adults Learn how to choose the right Fly Fishing Club, will be held state parks and state recreation a.m. Saturday. March 13, at and their families statewide. boot or shoe for different outdoor Saturday and Sunday, March MICHIGAN FLY FISHING areas. For registration and acldi: Kensington. Raffle prizes include a trip for activities during this class, 13-14, at the Southfield Civic The Michigan Fly Fishing Club tional information on the pro two adults and two children to which begins at 7 p.m. Wednes Center. Tickets are $8 for adults meets at 7 p.m. the first and CREEK FESTIVAL grams at Maybury' call (810) Mackinac Island, use of a private day, March 24, at REI in and children 12 and under will third Wednesdays of each month Examine live creatures that live 349-8390. For programs at Bald' suite for a Detroit Tig«rs base Northville. Call (248) 347-2100 be admitted free. Show hours arc at Livonia Clarcyiceville Junior in a creek of the Huron River Mountain call <810) 693-6767. \ ball game, a weekend for two in to register and for more informa 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, March High School. Call '810) 478-1494 and learn more about the river For programs at Proud Lake and Chicago, $500 in gift certificates tion. 13, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. for more information. during this program, which Highland call (810) 685-2433. ; to Chuck Muer restaurants, and CCW LEGISLATION March 14. Call (248) 486-4967 FOUR SEASONS begins at 1 p.m. Sunday, March For programs at Island Lake call a limousine ride and dinner for Michigan Big Game Hunter's for more information. The Four Seasons Fishing Club 14, at Kensington, 1810)229-7067. two at a Chuck Muer restaurant. Association will hold an informa meets 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. the first W//M aASKO'ifit/fftA Amana%i(('r.\ ( • \'\.'Hti//ff,\ BOSCH.frr/frr'.t «C ,-. o—.- ^.vM/r,i Danby?f*//*r » EUREKA tn/// NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. 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March 11, 1999 HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Love affair: Playwright.. <: • : St. Patrick's Day Karirn r Alrawi's • ' .¾ * - story exam m, .>/•-. • * "X events showcase -,*5*gLM*^H ines the *7 relationship ••w *"i ««*•* D- between Hk? • ite local talent *-t.29R0H H -aii • Edsel and ' **r mffi. t M Eleanor 1 BY KEELY WYGONIK Fordr STAFF WRITER Denise Marie Costello of West Bloom- field, recently crowned the Maid of Erin, is looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick's Day. "It's an honor," said Costello, 22 about being crowned Maid of Erin, and the responsibility that goes along with it. "My father grew up in Ireland. I've Jay-Z (above), DMX, Method always been inter Man and Redman perform 9 ested in my family's p.m. at Cobo Arena in Detroit. history." Tickets are $25 and $37.50 for She and her court the all-ages show. For more CoorresY OF MEADOW BHOOK THEATRE - Maureen Lewis of information, call (313) 983- Tribute to industry; Diego Livonia and Bridget 6616 or (248) 645-6666.. Rivera in early 1932 as he Mulcahy of Canton, worked on the "Detroit Indus will be participating try" frescoes at.the Detroit in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, SATURDAY Institute of Arts. The mural is March 14. The considered the finest example parade begins at 2 of the Rivera's work. p.m. on the corner of Michigan Ave. and Third St. in Detroit and ends near Tiger Stadium at the Meadow Brook's 'Gift of Glory' Gaelic League. Costello was Michael Bervftcrt raises expectation for regional-specific theater judged on poise, per sonality and Irish history. For the tal ent part, she sang an Irish song. "I was BY FRANK PROVENZANO actually less nervous this year than STAFF WRITER last year," she said about the competi [email protected] tion. Last year she was first runner-up. "1964 ... The Tribute"a Beat hen he arrived at Meadow Costello earned a bachelor of fine les tribute band, returns to the Brook Theatre two years arts degree in musical theater perfor W ago, Karim Alrawi never mance from Western Michigan Univer Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward suspected that the educational sity. She recently finished "A Wonderful Ave., Ferndale at 8p.m. Tick outreach program placed in his Life," the musical, in Warsaw Indiana's ets are $15 in advance. For charge would extend so broadly. Wagon Wheel Theatre, and is currently more information, call (248) Ostensibly, as the theater's play- involved in an on-camera class taught 544-3030 or visit wright-in-residence, he has lec by Jane Brody one of Chicago's top http: 11 www.themagicbag.com tured about drama at local . casting directors. ^hools, and encouraged area writ "I want to be able to perform in musi ers in their literary pursuits. cals or live theater," she said. As Maid SUNPAY But Alrawi's most lasting of Erin, Costello will be a role model for impression might be the parable _ young Irish girls, and participatevin for the stage he's createdTabo/ut r various Irish activities throughout the Guest con one of the most recognizable sym year. ductor, Hans bols of labor, technology and gritty She's also planning a trip to Ireland. Vonk (pic Motown - Diego Rivera's "Detroit Her Maid of Erin prize package mclud- tured) leads Industry Frescoes" at the Detroit the Detroit Institute of Arts. Please see EVENTS, E2 Because, of the widespread Symphony anticipation for his new play, "Gift Orchestra of Glory," based on the relation^ ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATIONS with guest ship between muralist Rivera and Jean-Pierre Edsel Ford - who funded the wall • Sunday, March 14 - Liz Carroll, Larry Rampal 3 painting - Alrawi is proving that Nugent and Jim Dewan in concert with indigenous stories have a place on three champion step-dancers at the Hel p.m. at lenic Cultural Center, 36375 Joy Road center stage. Especially if that Orchestra (east of NewburghJ, Westland. Doors open stage is at Meadow Brook The 6 p.m.. concert begins 7 p.m. Dinners and Hall, 3711 atre, with its slipping subscriber- cash bar will be available 6-7 p.m. A Woodward base, sluggish ticket sales, and warm-up group will entertain during the Ave., Detroit. reputation for predictably safe, dinner hour. Tickets $12 at the door. Call Tickets $13- albeit high-quality productions. Mick Gavin. (313) 537-3489, for more $48, call The subtext of "Gift of Glory," information. (313) 576- which opens this week for a three- • Sunday, March 14 - St. Patrick's Day week run, may be the play's fore Parade, 2 p.m on Michigan Ave., followed 5111. boding sense of how art tran by entertainment at the Irish American scends ruthless aggrandizers and Club, Gaelic league, 2062 Michigan Ave., Detroit, call (313)963-8895 for informa short-sighted politics. tion. Entertainment will also bo offered Throw in a couple subplots at the Gaelic League throughout the day about the love story between on Wednesday, March 17. Edsel and Eleanor Ford, the "com • Wednesday, March 17 - 14th Annual mon man" in search of a rallying STAFF PHOTO BY JOHN STORMZAXD St. Patrick's Day Irish Fest featuring over cause, and the layers of Airawi's (>0 local Irish entertainers at the Hellenic drama come to life. Inspired: Playwright Karim Alrawi, left, discusses Rivera's Cultural Center in Westland. Doors open On a more practical level, how mural with actor Geoffrey Beauchamp. The cast spent a day at 4 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage dinners, ever, "Gift of Glory" may also hold the Detroit Institute of Arts to study the mural. snacks and cash bar will be available all a clue to Meadow Brook's future. evening beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets SS at . realize that they can't get this speaks with impeccable diction the door. No charge for children accompa History revisited kind of intimate, communal expe and an accent inherited from his nied by an adult. Continuous entertain rience anywhere else." British mother, recognized that ment all evening until approximately U "This play demonstrates one of p.m Call Mick Gavin, (313) 537-3189, for the most important reasons for a Ironically, those central to the sometimes you just don't see information. regional theater - doing 'geo play's development aren't even what's right in front of you. "Growing up in Alexandria, I • Wednesday, March 17 - Blackthorn graphically specific theater," said from the area. Alrawi, Sherman, performs 7-10 p.m. in the School of Man Geoffrey Sherman, artistic direc director Deborah Wicks and five of thought the pyramids were a pile agement lecture theater on the Univcrsi-' tor nt Meadow Brook. the seven-member cast are trans of rocks," he said. ty of Michigan-Dearborn campus, 4901 "Not only will 'Gift of Glory' got plants to the region. That, of course, understates the Evergreen Road (between Ford Road and an audience, but many people will The Egyptian-born Alrawi, who type of biographical mining Michigan Ave.) in Dearborn. Also per Alrawi has done to recreate the forming will be the Celtic duo of Mike milieu of Detroit in the early Mullen and Andy Kilhurn and dancers from the Kitty Heinzman Ceili Dance 1930s; a time of economic depres Troui>e. A sampler of Irish treats will be sion, class warfare and ideological 'served during intermission. Tickets $35 Plense see MURAt, E2 per person, call (313) 943-3095. Proceeds benefit the Fair 1-ane Music Guild and 'Dearborn Community Arts Council, WHAT: 'Gift of Glory: Edsel Ford • Friday-Saturday, Match 19-20 Irish and the DicgO'Rivera Murals at the Eyes arc Smiling' starring June Haver, Detroit Institute of Arts.' written by Kids can roll up their Dick Haynies and Monty Woo ley. guest Karim Alrawi and directed by Dobra L. sleeves, create a hand organist Dave Calcndinc at the Historic Wicks puppet, and enjoy a vari Redford Theatre. 17360 Lahser Hoad Lit ety of family-oriented WHEN: Through Sunday. April -1. Grand Kiveri Detroit 7 3(1 p m (organ Performances 8 p.m. tuesdoy-Satur overture'. 8 pm film Friday and Satur activities at Henry Ford day. except 6 p.m. Saturday. March day, and 1 '30 p m (organ overture'. 2 Museum in Dearborn 13 and March 27; ? p.m Wednesday. p.m film Saturday Tickets, $2 50. avail during Family Fun Saturday A Sunday, and 6:30 p.m. able at the door Sunday. Month, weekends through M Sunday, March 28 Concert by Ire Sunday, March 28. The WHKRtT: Meadow Rrook Theatre. lands Golden Tenor. Frank Patterson, WiKon Hall, on the campus of Oakland accompanied by Kilv 0'C,rad\ & the museum is open 9 a.m. to University. RocheMei IMI<> Hirmingham (Villi Pipe and Dnnn Hand STAFF HIOTO BY JOHN 8TOIWAM> 5 p.m., call (313) 2?'1- TICKKTS: J-U'i r> i tywi«^ijM^wv.'i)wr!)»:i'»i'i^r vj! 11^^^^^.^)^1.^^.^^^^1^-^ EKNOOF*) The Observer & Eccenfr/cATHURSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 Mural from page El battles between capitalism in paying the bills of the poor, and At the time, Edsel was presi sion versus profiteering; On location: need of profound, reform, and funding medical research. All the dent of Ford, and resoundingly The play opens as Ford's chief Dan Kremer communism holding out the while, he noted, the Ford Fami blamed for the incident. "By of security Bennett, who Henry K (left) as promise of working-class Utopia. ly's support for the DIA was inte many accounts he was sickened Ford called his second son," Edsel Ford !^o inipre8sed was the Ford gral to the development of one of by what occurred," said Alrawi. looks back at one of the defining family wi^h AIrawi!8 research the country's finest museums, As a cpnsequencei the play moments in the history of Fbr«5 and Paul that their initial .caution turned In addition, Alrawi points out wright contends, the significance Motor Co. - the 1930s, and par Hopper as quickly into -¾- resounding that it was Edsel Ford who of Rivera's interpretative mural ticularly, the controversy sur WilUam endorsement after reading an established the Ford Foundation, of the "working man" became a rounding Rivera's mural. Valentiner. e^rly draft of the play, ^';" •, : ori/j? of the world's largest philan means of redemption for Edsel While Bennett was hardly a Above them PerhapsI the Fords recalled the thropic nonprofit organizations. Ford. supporter of Rivera, he does on the mural hackneyed characterization of For the playwright, there's a prove to be an appropriate foil to Henry Ford in Meadow Brook's certain pride in talking about The collaboration, in Alrawi's gauge the lasting power of the at the Detroit 1995 production, "Camping with' Ford, as if perhaps Alrawi is a view, grew into a symbol that mural. Institute of Henry and Tom," a story about a distant relative since his father transcended the painting. Typi In the light of history, Alrawi's Arts are the fictitious camping trip gone worked as an engineer and his cally, Rivera would complete a "Gift of Glory" suggests that same people awry, involving Ford, Thomas mother was employed as a secre sketch for the mural, then show Rivera's mural' serves as a they play. Edison and Warren Harding. tary for Ford Motor .Company. it to Ford. metaphor whereby the mechani Ever vigilant to preserve the When Rivera expanded the cal assembly line was trans Ford Family's reputation, "Gift of Regardless of Alrawi's admira idea for the mural to include the formed into a union of sweat- Glory" is considered to reveal the tion for both Ford and Rivera, upper part of the walls, Ford and-blood laborers. deep humanitarianism of Edsel the dramatic question at the responded by doubling the com Ford, said John Miller, president heart of "Gift of Glory" is why mission. That Alrawi manages to distill of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford would one of the world's wealthi Alrawi among others contend such a grand theme into a play E$tate in Grosse Pointe Shores. est, most powerful men pay a that Rivera's compassionate por essentially about the painting of "We're hoping that this is the $20,000 commission to a renown trait of Ford in the mural reflects a mural demonstrates the scale beginning of Edsel Ford being communist, albeit the world's the artist's affection for the bil of the playwright's own story considered as a courageous and preeminent muralist? lionaire turned collaborator. telling gifts. heroic figure " he said. StAtt PHOTO BY JOHft 8TORMZAND Indeed, Alrawi compares the Compassionate portrait From an assembly line Ford family to Italy's Medici Through "circumstantial spec Many of the characters in "Gift family, who supported works by ulation," Alrawi offers the moti of Glory" are familiar person from page El Donatello, da Vinci, Michelange vating reason that Ford funded ages. In addition to Rivera, Events lo and Botticelli. the mural, then maintained his Henry, Edsel and Eleanor Ford, unequivocal support for Rivera the story includes Bennett ed two tickets to Ireland compli Nugent and Jim Dewan. the dinner hour. despite criticism about the (Ford's ruthless head of securi ments of Key Tours. Nugent, six time champion of Dramatic question artist's communist background. ty), Father Coughlin (the Royal "My parents went back to Ire the All-Ireland flute champi Irish Fest A stack of books on Detroit's In March of 1931, a few weeks Oak preacher whose nationally land for their 25th wedding onship has appeared with the On Wednesday, Gavin is host first family rests on a file cabinet before Rivera arrived to look aired radio programs railed anniversary and saw where my Chieftans and Green Fields of ing the 14th Annual Irish Fest in Alrawi's first-floor office over the mural site at the DIA, a against what he saw as anti- dad grew up," said Costello. "Now America and recorded two solo which features over 60 local beneath Meadow Brook Theatre. hunger march at the Ford Rouge American), and William Valen- I'll have the opportunity to albums with Shanachie Enter Irish entertainers including By now, the broad details of the Plant turned violent. As laid-off tiner, the far-sighted DIA direc research and explore my family tainment Corp. Dewan will pro Cusick and Belvitch at the Hel lives of Henry, Edsel and Eleanor workers marched outside the fac tor. history. I'm looking forward to vide guitar and vocals. Doors lenic Cultural Center from 4 Ford are no longer drawn in pas tory demanding to be employed, Much like the grandeur of going there to meet my relatives." open 6 p.m. and the concert will p.m. to about 11 p.m. tels, but deep hues. Ford Motor Co.'s security officers Rivera's mural, Alrawi has con On Friday she and her court begin at 7 p.m. with dinner "There will corned beef and Alrawi is quick to cite Edsel's - under the direction of Ford's structed mythic-like characters will paint a shamrock in the available 6-7 p.m. cabbage dinners, snacks, food for generosity in subsidizing Ford Chief of Security Harry Bennett playing out a drama of honesty middle of Michigan Avenue, in "I thought it would be nice to the kids, pop, beer, it's not your Hospital in the 1920s and 1930s, - opened fired on the crowd, versus deception, and compas- front of the Gaelic League to have a traditional Irish concert regular pub outing," said Gavin. killing five and wounding 30. establish the start of St. in metro Detroit," said presenter "We get people of all ages. We're Patrick's Day festivities in metro Mick Gavin of Redford. "These beginning to get calls already. Detroit. performers aTe Very well known People know about it." 9TH ANNUAL If you can't make it downtown on the Irish music scene, they're Gavin began the event to offer to the parade, tune in the Irish well known on the Irish music families a way to celebrate St. Hour on the radio, WNZK-AM scene — they're top of the line." Patrick's Day. Jeremy Kittel, a 6.90 — 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday. Local step-dancers will also 14-year-old fiddle prodigy from Costello and her court will be on perform including 1998 World Saline, will perform with Tyler the show. Champion Paul Cusick of Ply Duncan on uillean pipes and mouth, 1999 All-Ireland Champi Sean Gavin, Mick's son, on flute At 01 Irish concert on Mike Belvitch also of Ply and whistle. 3BIG -»H • j IATi|^ W On Sunday evening, Liz Car mouth, and Pat Quinn, also an "There are a lot of young peo roll, two-time All Ireland fiddle All-Ireland Champion. 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Sponsored by tho Observer & Eccentric Nowspapers L V* The Observer & Eccenfric/TKUKSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 (N4HW*)E* 'Our Country's Good' strong ensemble piece "Our Country's Good," contin rivalries, but an unshakable code also pursed by an earnest con lies through March 14, 8 p.m. of silence and loyalty. vict, John Wi8ehammer, a Jew Friday-Saturday, and 2 p.m., at The harshness of the condi accused and convicted in a cli the Bonstelle Theatre, 3424 tions are immediately illustrated mate of racial bigotry, skillfully Woodwatd Avenue., Detroit. Tick by the graphic depiction of the played by Duaan Dean Cechvala. ets $8-10, call (313) 577-2960. inhumane conditions between The officers' roles were mostly BY SUE SUCHYTA decks where the prisoners were SPECIAL WRITER one dimensional, while the pris housed for the horrendous sea oners offered the richest charac A play within a play may be a voyage. The audience immediate ter roles in the production. familiar convention, but in "Our ly witnesses a beating for "inso Jennifer Hild was memorable Country's Good" it is also a vehi lence," a very strong reinforce as the angry, outspoken Dabby cle to illustrate the change that ment of the degradation to which Bryant. Brandon Randies was occurs in people when they are the prisoners were constantly poignant as he struggled with given a goal and a chance to subjected. his guilt as the convict assigned rebuild their shattered self- What becomes amazing as the to be the hangman, earnestly esteem. play unfolds is that the prisoners assuring'his fellow prisoners Brought to Australia via an are able to endure the taunts that he would do it "so they felt eight-month sea voyage with and abuses from military person not pain." conditions similar to African nel while maintaining their ten One anomaly to the richly slave ships, England populated uous hold on self-respect nur detailed and well-costumed pro and built its new colony of Aus tured by the play being duction was the double casting of tralia with convict labor. Many of rehearsed. As the convicts some female convicts as male the transported prisoners, some rehearse and try to understand officers. In one back-to-back convicted of seemingly minor characters so different to their scene, several female convicts crimes such as stealing food, own experience, they glimpse a used the brief blackout to don a Rehearsing: Kevin Edwards (standing, left to right), Sarah James, Heather Black- lived under brutal, oppressive future brighter than their own, soldier's coat or wig, and played well, Lesa Bydalek (seated, left) and Katherine Hardy in a scene from the Avon conditions and lived on the while the audience is give a pic the military scene with their full Players production of "The Children's Hour." ragged edge of humanity. ture of the abject degradation, skirt and feminine appearance. A young lieutenant, with the such as hunger and poverty, they And since the gesture seemed in encouragement of his liberal have experienced. no way symbolic, it seems unusu commanding officer, decides to Greg James is the naive and al that the director did not uti stage a comedy with convicts in winning young Lt. Clark who lize other actors from the large 1 the cast, not only for the enter takes on the challenge of mold Bonstelle company to play the tainment value, but for the ing the diverse group of convicts other roles, which were speaking Avon offers taut 'Children's Hour morale of the convicts as well. into a theatrical troupe. The con parts even if they were limited to Avon Players presents "The The humanizing effect on the victs, in the process,, overcome one scene. the young girl's deviations, he accusations. When Mary leaves Children's Hour.' Lillian Hell- recognizes her phoniness. Then. convicts' lives, and the changes their ingrained hatred and sus Kathleen Crosby of Rochester the school and goes home to man's adult drama. Friday-Sun Wright makes the mistake of in the attitudes of their captors picions to rise above their situa successfully captured the period avoid her punishment, she day, March 12-14 and Thursday- punishing Mary by grounding creates a revealing, insightful tion and bring the play to life. and poverty in the convict and expounds upon her lies to keep Saturday, 18-20, at the theater, her — an act that sets the entire piece of theater. Teresa Ann LaFranca winning- military uniforms. The sound her grandmother from sending 1185 Tienkcn Road, east of tragedy in motion. Mary has fig ly portrays Mary, a beautiful and effects — a ship under sail, the her back to school and certain Director Blair Anderson has Rochester Road, Rochester Hills. ured out how to manipulate and gentle young convict with whom Australian outback at night, or a disciplinary actions. created a strong ensemble piece, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and play her adoring grandmother lieutenant Clark falls in love prisoner being savagely beaten Judy Privasky is the proud creating a core of officers rife 2 p.m. Sundays. $13. Call (248) against the disciplining teachers, despite his strong devotion to his offstage — were re alistic and and stalwart grandmother with divisions and a cadre of 608-9077. and frighten her classmates into prisoners with bitter personal bride in far-off England. Mary is greatly enhanced the production. Amelia Tilford who prejudicious- BY MARY JANE DOERR submissively supporting her. ly acts on Mary's misinforma SPECIAL WRITER Twelve-year-old Blackwell playr tion. There are no apples for the the cunning little brat with an Privasky's dignity and Sheila teachers in the Avon Players lat annoying smugness that grinds. Lyle's capriciousness as Amelia Great music, cast in 'Beau Jest' est production "The Children's Katherine Hardy is good as the and Lily make this drama believ Hour." But. there is one rotten frightened Rosalie. able. Sarah James has the sub apple that spoils tin1 whole Kimberley Britt's tight direc tlety tuned acting skills as the Ridgedale Players presents u lends authenticity as a man who Pride and Prejudice," there is no bushel in this powerful interpre tion of this drama is best in the unstable Martha to bring the "Beau Jest," at the playhouse, 205 started as a tailor and now that way Sarah is going to repeat her tation of Lillian Hellman's 1934 pivotal scene between the two drama to its climatic conclusion. W. Long Lake, between Crooks he owns two dry cleaning stores parent's marriage. masterpiece of sexless lies and headmistresses Karen Wright Tom Russel and Diane Tihan- and Livernois, Troy, 8 p.m. Fri wants to open another. Of course, Carl Jones nearly steals the whispering secrets. < Lesa Bydeleki and Martha sky and the other students (Julia days-Saturdays, March 12-13 he has a heart condition; there show as Bob/Dave, the hired As the scene opens wjth the Dodie (Sarah James i. In the Rudolf. Kristin and 19-20, and 3 p.m. Sundays, are no Jewish fathers with actor from an escort service who theatrical Sheila Lyle. as former smooth dialogue, it becomes March 14 and 21. Tickets $11. Halladay. Tara Subbarao, healthy arteries. stays to escort Sarah through actress Lily Mortar, instructing apparent that the nervous $10 students I seniors on Sun Trisha Poling. Jennifer Burstem, Selma Cohen is in fine fettle as her travails, and presumably nine young pupils at the Wright- Martha has three problems — days. Call (248) 988-7049. Katherine Hardy, Mom Miriam; she brings the through the rest of her life. Dobie School, reading the script student Mary Aunt Lily, and the Kristen Freels. Katherine same bowl of luchschen kugel Bob is funny, friendly, apt, in of a play, everything seems con upcoming marriage of her busi Timpf) enhance the production. BY HELEN ZUCKER (noodle & raisin pudding) when SPECIAL WRITER need of a family, and does very genial. The girls are dressed in ness partner and friend Karen to If it were not for the fact this ever she shows up; it must be well at the family seder, having the usual boarding school uni Joe played by Kevin Edwards. drama has been repeated too The Ridgedale Players produc warmed in the oven, not the played Perchick in "Fiddler on forms - white blouses and red Britt and her cast give a 90s often on the nightly news, this tion of James Sherman's comedy microwave. The kugel is a sym the Roof." plaid skirts, and other than interpretation of what the play- classic might be passed off as "Beau jest" has great music, a bol of Mrs. Goldman's desire to Thorn Griffen is wonderfully Lily's odd theatricality, life in the calls ""unnatural affection" but only a play. It is a play though lively cast, and lots of Jewish in- keep things the same. Selma sad and angry as Sarah's broth countryside private school seems what the story is mostly about is with more than an ounce of jokes that almost everyone in Cohen exudes warmth — as long er, a divorced psychologist who normal enough. the destructiveness of fa 1 se truth. as she thinks her daughter is America understands by now. understands his sister and Then Heather Hhukwel! about to marry a Jewish doctor. Cohen was made for this role; James R. West and Lynn R.E. As Joel Goldman, Griffen gives doesn't follow the rules of the she understands this woman D & D PROMOTION'S Cummings, the characters' moti us a dutiful son and brother who house and while the others are who wants nothing but to be vations are crystal clear, and the manages to look like a lost swan. reading their parts in the play about the business of calling WATERFORD COUNTRY tight little world of the Goldman Eric Henrickson was standing she is out walking. She doesn't caterers and marrying off her family is as claustrophobic as in for Scott A. Joseph as Chris, need Mortar's lessons in acting daughter. CRAFT & ART SHOW only a Jewish mother (and Mrs. the lovesick boyfriend who works either. 150 EXHIBITORS Bennet in "Pride and Prejudice') Lynn Koch plays an under in an add agency at the perfor She has already learned to act can make it. standably nervous Sarah Gold mance I saw. Henrickson was WATERFORD MOTT HIGH SCHOOL and adlih is each situation when (Scott Ik Kd & Pontic l.k KJ t Jack Abella is wonderfully deft man. Koch gives us an intelli especially good in the last act; her lies get her into trouble as Abe Goldman, the father with gent, slightly ditzy kindergarten his proposal and offer to convert When the teacher, head mistress MARCH 13 10 a.m.-4 p.m. too many birthday ties, an teacher who's attracted to guys were both manly and funny. Karen Wright played by a stately UW's oi ]iined handcrafted item* unmarried daughter, and a wife who aren't Jewish. Sarah wants Kudos to the tech staff, espe and lovely Lesa Bydalek ques ^: .idmissjon under 12 vear> old \ Kf I who cannot agree on how long it to please her parents and is so cially Soma Milton and crew; tions her. Mary fakes an illness (111 ( URIH l( Alii DRAW l\(, IA 7-: RV U) Ml\l Hi S took them to park, what night afraid of hurting them that she nice touches like kedem wine, and adds he upon he. hires an actor to impersonate a they saw Jay Leno, where they the Farmer Jack Haggadah. Wright's fiance arrives, the I)r COME JOIN THE FUN! "Doctor David," and winds up saw "Fiddler on the Roof," and helped. So did Mike Plum's set. .Joseph Cardin who is Mary's with two boyfriends who aren't how long the seder should go on. Great slippers by Tern Garrett I'ncle, and examines her to find UPCOMING SHOWS Jewish. Like Elizabeth Bennet in and Dolores Grier. Abella's accent is accurate; he nothing wrong. Well aware of May 1 .. . Clarion's Ne;\ High Schoo: Jufy 3 Clintonwood Park. C!arxs!o>n M21'2i Wateriord CtvK Center Jj'v 3i . 3raifl Blanc Hx^ $erx>o' A Gift of Glory For More Information Please Call (248) 620-0166 .• * . * Eusi'l Ford and the Diego Rivera Mur.ils Al the Detroit Institute of Arts McBride Sunday Mornin' hy Karim Alraui March 10 in New Orleans through Sunday Brunch & Jazz April 4 10:30 a.m. * 3 p.m. Set agoim! lh< turbulence f>/ tlx' (•rent Ih'jwssum Diamoii Flahbone's unit IN' union mot* Invites you to menlafttv /l)jO'y enjoy our special VI Gift of Glory" R blend of authentic (lnn>ititi:t'.< tl\' stiitjgh'.y Now Orleans food, French Quarter wd • , Wiind the avntion oftlv Kiivni mil nth MARCH 18« 8 PM atmosphere premteri and live Jazz... omiAKo uwvimmri rnoffstKviAi rwATRi COMPANY Now a Sunday MEADOW BROOK THEATRE ON SALE NOW tradition in Metro Detroit. For YlckrU Call SEATS AS LOW AS $10 Mcarfoft Brook Box Office >^W/^ v-V /y/,A7/1 y GXDNSOOIEN (&/m \ 0. i.lWoX.nWfe ^~_»$_«JL-^ £ ^. &ft z *~.iC - f. .-. 4- MJIIC IVwihlf h\ I'nnl Muror ( outfMrn U48) 577-3300 •pi'eU:>r:s'::' The Palace Box Office and all r>?A^.w?"^ \ Southfleld . (i>'i5fmr r.a"*-.'-j;» sviicavi—i - A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area THEATER older. Renaissance Festival is Aug. 14- CLASSICAL Sept. 26. (800) 601-4848 DETROIT OPERA HOUSE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NOVI THEATRES 'Sunset Boulevard," Andrew Ugyd With Conductor Hans Vonk and flutist Auditions for ages 13-coltege for Webber's myslcal starring Petula Clark Jean-Pierre Rampal, 8 p.m. Thursday- •Picnic at Hanging Rock' 7 p.m. as Norma Desmond, continues to Friday, March 11-12, 8:30 p.m, Tuesday and Thursday, March 16 and March 21, 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Saturday, March 13, and 3 p.m. 18, once cast all actors pay fee of 7:30 p.m. Sundays, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14; With Conductor $125, at the Novi Civic Center Stage, Saturdays-Sundays, at the opera house, Neeme Jarvi and violinist Julian 45175 W. 10 Mile. For performances 1526 Broadway. Detroit. $32.50-$65, Rachlin, 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, May 14-16. (248) 347-0400 (248) 645-6666 March 19, and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE March 20, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Auditions for "Blood Brothers" 7:30 "Camp Logan," Celeste Bedford Woodward Ave., Detroit. $13-$48. and p.m. Monday-Tuesday. March 15-16, at Walker's play about the 1917 Houston a limited number of box seats for $40- the theater, 21730 Madison, near riot and court martials, through Sunday, $60. (313) 576-5111 or Monroe and Outer Drive, for perfor March 21, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays- http://www.detroitsymphony.com mances May 7-8. 14-16, 21-23.(313] Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 JAMES GALWAY 561-TKTS p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, at the the Flutist performs with pianist Phillip RADIO CITY ENTERTAINMENTS ater, 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit. Moll, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Hill "WIZARD OF OZ" $15. (313) 868-1347 Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Holds open auditions for Munchkins for JET Arbor. $20, $35. $45, $55. (734) 764- Fox Theatre performances of 'The 2538 or http://www.ums.org 'Dear Esther," Esther Terner Raab Wizard of Oz," 4:30 p.m. Monday. ABBEY LINCOLN escaped with 300 others from Sobibor, March 22, at the theater. 2211 With pianist Marc Cory, bassist a Nazi death camp, as a result of the Woodward Ave.. Detroit. Candidates Michael Bowie and drummer Alvester book and film "Escape from Sobibor must be girls and boys between the Garnett, 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, Esther received hundreds of letters and ages of 8-14. or little people no taller Michigan Theater. 603 E. Liberty St.. poems and letters from children every than 4'10.* Height will be measured Ann Arbor. $20. $24. $30 and $32. where, the play shows the impact of upon arrival. Six selected Munchkins (734) 764-2538 or the correspondence, 7:30 p.m. will have walk-on roles in one of three http://www.ums.org Thursday, March 11, 8 p.m. Saturday, designated performances of 'The TAKACS QUARTET March 13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March Performs music of Haydn, Bartok and Wizard of Oz." (313) 596-3288 14, in the Aaron DeRoy Theatre on the Dvorak, 8 p.m. Thursday. March 18, SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE HONORS tower level of the Jewish Community Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. RECITALS Center, 6600 West Maple at Drake, Washington St., Ann Arbor. $12, $18, The college auditions pianists Friday- West Bloomfield. $13-$23, discounts $22 and $24. (734) 764-2538 or Saturday, March 19-20, and those who for seniors/students; 'Anne Frank & http://www.ums.org play other instruments and sing, Me" continues to March 26 at 10:30 Saturday, March 20, Schoolcraft a.m. for students $(5), general public College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21 ($10, $5 stu ORGAN Students in elementary through high dents), at the Millenium Theatre school grades are eligible for the piano Center. Southfield. (248} 788-2900 or DETROIT THEATER ORGAN competition; students in grades 5-12 visit the web site at HENKY fpwj Miwuk SOCIETY may enter the instrumental division; hup://comnet.org/jet Swing Into Spring: March Family Fun Month ''Swings into Spring" with Concert by Chris Elliott. 3 p.m. MASONIC TEMPLE THEATRE and students in grades 9-12 may com hands-on activities for children, musical performances, swing dancing, yo Saturday, March 20. at the Senate pete in the vocal category. Judges will "Annie" featuring Sally Struthers, Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave., at Bfittny Kissinger as Annie, and Conrad yo demonstrations, puppet shows and more, Saturday-Sunday, March 13- select winners from the various cate Livernols, Detroit. $12. (313) 894- gories, and winners will receive cash John Schuck as Daddy Warbucks, 14, 20-21 and 27-28, at Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dear 0850 Wednesday, March 17 to Sunday. awards ranging from $50 for elemen March 21, at the theater, Detroit. born. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission $12.50, $11.50 seniors, tary piano to $250 for winners in the $l9.50-$49.50. (248) 645-6666/(313) $7.50 kids 5-12, members and children under 5 free. Call (313)271-1620 POPS/SWING senior voice competition. (734) 462- 832-2232 for information. 4400, ext. 5218 COUNT BASIE TRIBUTE SHOCK WAVE DANCE TEAM Johnny Trudell's Big Band featuring The Detroit Shock's dance team hosts COLLEGE Teddy Harris Jr. is joined by trombonist open auditions for youths ages 13-17 Al Grey, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at (male and female) to perform at WNBA EMU THEATRE $12, $10 seniors/students. (248) 644- 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Henry Ford at Farmer Jack Supermarkets. Clarenceville High School auditorium, Shock games, 4 p.m. Monday, March Middlebelt south of Eight Mile, Livonia. '35 Miles from Detroit," a one-man 0527 Museum/Greenfield Village, 20900 22. at The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 $15. proceeds to benefit the Michigan drama about one black man's life in the SRO PRODUCTIONS Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. Free BEISTEFITS Championship Dr.. Auburn Hills. (248) Jaz2 Festival and the Clarenceville latter half of the 20th century, starring "Eat Your Heart Out,* Nick Hall's come with musuem admission of $12.50, *l*PM^i^*"Ml^""W«>Wi^M 377-8696/(248) 377-0132/(248) 377- Foundation. (248) 474-2720/(734) Ricardo Pitts-Wiley. 8 p.m. Friday- dy about an out-of-work actor paying $11.50 seniors. $7.50 kids 5-12. "CELEBRATING LIFE" 0199 Saturday. March 19-20 and 2:30 p.m. the bills as a waiter, March 12-14, 19- free for members and children ages A Broadway-style musical presentation 459-2454 SHOWBIZ EXPO Sunday, March 21, in the Sponberg 21 and 26-28, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays 4 and younger. (313) 271-1620 featuring Petula Clark and other cast •FRESCHETTA MIRROR BALL Accepting applications from boys and Theatre on the campus of Eastern and 2 p.m. Sundays, at The Burgh, MARQUIS THEATRE members of 'Sunset Boulevard." 7:30 TOUR" girls ages 3-18 for Michigan's 12th Michigan University, Ypsilanti. (734) northeast corner of Civic Center Drive 'Velveteen Rabbit." 2:30 p.m. p.m. Monday, March 15, at Temple With New Morty Show. Alien Fashion annual Showbiz Entertainment and 487-1221 and Berg Road, Southfield. $8. $7 Saturdays and Sundays through April Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road. West Show and Blue Plate Special. 8 p.m. Photogenic Expo. March 20-21. SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE senior/child. (248) 827-0707 25, and 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, April Bloomfield. $72, $36, proceeds to.ben- Thursday, March 18, Majestic, 4140 Portions of all proceeds to benefit Neil Simon's hysterical farce "Rumors" STAGECRAFTERS 5-9. at the theater, 135 E. Main St., efit the Michigan Jewish AIDS Coalition. Woodward Ave., Detroit. $13 in Make-A-Wish Foundation. (248) 650- 6:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, March 19- "Light Up the Sky," a theatrical comedy Northville. $7. (248) 349-8110 Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS, advance. 18 and older. (313) 833-9700 1741/(810) 977-2741 20 and 26-27 ($19 includes dinner and about an idealistic young author runs PAPER BAG PRODUCTIONS and Steppin' Out. (248) 594-6522 or http://www.99music.com 8 p.m. show), and 8 p.m. Friday- Fridays-Sundays. March 12-28, at the "Jack and the Beanstalk." runs PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY THE JOHNNY FAVOURITE SWING CHORAL Saturday, April 2-3 ($8), at the college,. Baldwin Theatre. 415 S. Lafayette, Saturdays-Sundays to May 23. 1 p.m. ORCHESTRA -, ORCHESTRA 18600 Haggerty between Six and Royal Oak. $10-12. (248) 541-6430; Saturdays (lunch at noon) and 2 p.m. Holds its annual Dinner/Auction Pops With DJ Del, 8 p.m. Sunday, March 14, ANN ARBOR YOUTH CHORALE Seven Mile, Livonia. (734) 462-4596 Special dinner/theater package avail Sundays (lunch at 1 p.m.), at the Concert, guest conductor Gerard Yun Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First .St., Ann First annual gala dinner featuring guest able from Illusions Bar and Grill in Historic Players Club, 3321 E. leads the program ranging from a polka Arbor. $6 in advance. 19 and older. speaker Kenneth C. Fischer, president COMMUNITY Royal Oak. (248) 586-1313 Jefferson, between Mount Elliott and to music from Les Miserables and (734) 996-8555 (swing) of the University Musical Society, and THEATER THEATRE GUILD OF LIVONIA-RED- McDougall across from Harbortown, Titanic, 6 p.m. Friday, March 12. at MARILYN MCCOO AND BILLY performances by the Atumni Choir and FORD Detroit. $7.50, inctudes lunch and Laurel Manor. 39000 Schooicraft Road, DAVIS, JR. the Ann Arbor Youth Chorale's Chamber AVON PLAYERS Choir, 6:30 p.m. reception with cash Lillian Hellman's 'Little Foxes," March show. (810) 662-8118 Livonia. $45, $25 children. (734) 451- Star with a cast of Broadway perform 'The Children's Hour," Lillian Hellman's 12-14, 18-21, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 2 2112 ers and jazz band in "Hit Me with a Hot bar followed by 7:30 p.m. dinner Friday. adult drama, March 12-14 and 18-20. p.m. Sunday, at the theater, 15138 MICHIGAN WOODWORKERS GUILD Note- The Duke Ellington Songbook" 8 March 19, Barton Hills Country Club, at the theater, 1185 Tienken Road, Beech Daly. Redford. (313) 531-0554 SPECIAL EVENTS Hosts a silent toy auction to benefit p.m. Saturday. March 13. at the 730 Country Club Road, Ann Arbor. $50 east of Rochester Road, Rochester TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS Children's Hospital of Detroit, an exhib Macomb Center for the Performing adult. $30 child ($15 of which is tax DETROIT KENNEL CLUB DOG Hills. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 'Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim, it will showcase guild members hand Arts, M-59 and Garfield, Clinton Twp. deductible). (734) 996-4404 p.m. Sundays. $13. (248) 608-9077 an adult production suitable for fami SHOWS made curio cabinets, hutches, grandfa $24, $22 seniors/students. (810) 286- BIRMINGHAM VILLAGE PLAYERS lies, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 12- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, ther clocks and other items, noon to 5 2222/(800) 585-3737 JAZZ The musical "Fiddler on the Roof,* 13, at the Cathedral Theatre in and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 14, p.m. Sunday, March 14, at the Livonia MIGHTY BLUE KINGS March 12-14, 19-21 and 26-27. 8 p.m. Masonic Temple, 500 Temple Ave., Cobo Conference Center, Detroit. $25 Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Road, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11, Majestic, B LAC KM AN AND ARNOLD Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Detroit. $10 in advance, $12 at the family ticket inctudes two adults and between Schoolcraft (1-96) and Five 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $12 in 9 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Alvin's, at the playhouse, 752 Chestnut, door. (313) 535-8962 three children; individual tickets are $9 Mile. Free. (313) 345-3671 "advance. 18 and older. (313) 833-9700 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. $5. 18 and Birmingham. $14. (248) 644-2075 TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE for adults, $6 for children ages 12 and VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION or http://www.99music.com (swing) older. (313) 833-9700 (gypsy jazz) BLOOMFIELD PLAYERS 'Grace and Glorie," a drama about two younger, and senior citizens. (248) Hosts their annual theater event, "Tony RAISIN PICKERS BAND CALVIN BROOKS ."Wizard of Oz," 8 p.m. Fridays- women from different backgrounds who DKC-SHOW (352-7469) n' Tina's Wedding," off-Broadway's I p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, March Saturdays, March 19-20 and 26-27, and find friendship as they struggle with INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY longest running comedy, 6:45 p.m. March 13-14, at Henry Ford 19, Copper Canyon Brewery, 27522 2 p.m. Sundays, March 21 and 28, at matters of death and life, 8 p.m. The Detroit Women's Coffeehouse cele Wednesday, March 17, at the Baci Museum/Greenfield Village, 20900 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. Andover High School theater, Andover Fridays-Saturdays. March 12-13, 19-20 brates the day with a variety of pro Abbracct Italian Chophouse, 40 W. Pike Oakwood Blvd.. Dearborn. Free with Free. 21 and older. (248) 223-1700 and Long Lake roads, west of and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March gramming including speakers on music St.. Pontiac. $125, includes dinner, per musuem admission of $12.50, $11.50 "CELEBRATE THE Telegraph. $10. $8 under age 12. 14, 21 and 28, at the theater, 38840 and poetry, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. formance, wedding cake, and cham seniors, $7.50 kids 5-12, free for mem CENTURY-1930S" (248)4330885 March 13, at the First Unitarian W. Six Mile, (west of 1-275), pagne toast. Proceeds benefit the bers and children ages 4 and younger. Jan night with bread tine by the FIRST THEATRE GUILD Universal Church. 4605 Cass at Forest, VNA's community health program which (313) 271-1620 (swing, bluegrass and Breadsmith Bakery, 7:30 p.m. Livonia. $10, $8 for groups of 10 near Wayne State University. Detroit. "Anne of Green Gables," 8 p.m. Fridays- provides free health care for the home folk) Thursday, March 11, at the Plymouth $3, evening performance sliding scale Saturdays, March 12, 19-20 and 2 p.m. or more. (734) 464-6302 less. Reserve tickets by March 12. SHAKEN NOT STIRRED Historical Museum, 155 S. Main St.. $7-$12 (more if you can, less if you Saturday March 13 and Sundays, March WEST END PRODUCTIONS (248)967-9600 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Karl's, Plymouth. (734) 455-8940 can't). (313) 832-5888 14 and 21, in Knox Auditorium at First "Saucy Bossy and Burlesque," a hysteri "IT'S THE TOPS!" 9779 Old N. Territorial Road. Plymouth. JUDIE COCHILL TRIO Presbyterian Church, 1669 Maple, cal comedy capturing the robust spirit PENN AND TELLER A re-creation of Top of the Park to bene Free. 21 and older. (734) 4558450 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. March 13. between Southfield and Cranbrook of the jokes of the vanished era, 9 p.m. Several shows, Tuesday-Sunday, March fit the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, with (swing) Edison's. 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham. Roads. $7, $5 seniors/students, Fridays-Saturdays, March 12 to April 3, 16-21, Music Hall Center for the performances by Trademark, Cigar STARLIGHT DRIFTERS Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 seniors free March 13. (248) 644- March 13 and 27. sotd-out benefit per Performing Arts, 350 Madison Ave., Store Indians, and rockabilly DJ Del 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, Karl's, (vocal/piano/bass trio) 2087, ext. 151 formance, at the Wunderground Detroit. $22. $25. $27. $32 and $37. Villarreal, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9779 Old N. Territorial Road. Plymouth. JACK DRYDEN TRIO N0V1 THEATRES Theatre. 110 S. Main St., south of 11 All ages. (248) 645-6666/(313) 471- 13, Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. 2275 Piatt Free. 21 and older. (734) 455-8450; 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday. March 18. Mile above ACE Hardware, Royal Oak. 3099/(313) 983-6611 "The Wizard of Oz," the Broadway musi Road, between Washtenaw and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Edison's, 220 Merrill St.. Birmingham $12. (248) 541-1763 REINVENTING ROSIE FOR 21ST cal, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 12- Packard roads, Ann Arbor. $125 Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 Water Free. 21 and older. (248) 64S2150 CENTURY St., Rochester. Free. 21 and older. 13, at the Novi Civic Center Stage, includes 20 coupons to select food and (bass/piano/drums trio) (248) 650-5060; 1 p.m. Sunday. March 45175 W. 10 Mile. DINNER THEATER Women Mastering Non-traditional Work beverages and games of chance, and TIM FLAHARTY TRIO 21, during the Detroit Rockers' game. PARK PLAYERS Expo (presented by Henry Ford $75 tax-deductible donation; $7 cover With Nancy K.. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 am BACIABBRACCI ITALIAN Joe Louts Arena, 600 Civic Center Dr.. "Quilters,* a musical celebrating life In Community College) features women charge to dance, watch movies, buy Friday, March 12, Woodruffs Supper CHOPHOUSE working in a wide range of non-tradition Detroit. Tickets at Ticketmaster. All pioneer America In tho late 1800s, tickets for games, ice cream and pop Club. 212 W. Sixth St., Royal Oak. al occupations and professions, 10 a.m. ages. (248) 6456666; 10 p.m. March 12-14, 19-21, and 26-27, at the 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding,* an interactive corn. (734) 647-2278 or Free. All ages. (248) 586-1519 (classic theatre show with patrons having an to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in the Wednesday, March 17. Memphis North Rosedale Park Community House, http://www.mlive.com/aasf Jazz, guitar arvd vocals) Italian dinner, and dancing to a live Pagoda Room of the Student Center Smoke, 100 S. Main St.. Royal Oak. 18445 Scarsdale, Detroit. $10-20. HEIDI HEPLER/MICHELE band performing traditional Italian wed Buildingion campus. 5101 Evergreen, Free. 21 and older. (248) 5434300 (313) 531-0431 . a 'v . PATIIICK'S RAMO/TODD CURTIS ding songs, has an open-ended run, at Dearborn. Free. (313) 845-9757/(313) (western swing) PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, at the restaurant, 40 W. Pike St., Pontiac. 84^9629 r> AY II VI ORCHESTRA *l Remember Mama,* 8 p.m. Fridays- the No.VI Chophouse & Lobster Bar in AFTER WORK PARTY Saturdays, March 1213,19-20, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 2 p.m. THREE MEN AND A TENOR 9-11:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Soup the Hotel 8aronctte, 27790 Novi Road. and 7:30 Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, March Kitchen, 1585 Franklin. Detroit, (313) 26*27, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March High energy comedy a capella group, 8 Novi. (248) 305-5210; 11 a.m. to 3 17, D.J., corn beef and cabbage appe 259-1374; 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays, at the 28, at the theater, 21730 Madison, p.m. Sundays. $50 Wednesdays- p.m. Friday, March 12, at Churchill High p.m. Saturdays, at Vic's Market, 4287b tizers, at Burton Manor. Schoolcraft Heidelberg, 215 N. Main, Ann Arbor. southeast of Monroe and Outer Drive, Thursdays and Sundays, $55 Fridays School auditorium, 8900 Newburgh, Grand River Ave., Novi. Free. All ages Dearborn, ill. (313) 561-TKT8/(313) and Saturdays, in advance at 8 W. north of Joy Road, Livonia. $10, $8 stu service drive, west of Inkslcr Road. $5.(734)663-7758 (248) 305-7333 277-5164 Lawrence St., Pontiac. (248) 745- dents/seniors. (734) 523^9218 Livonia. 21 and over. Dressy attire. JAJtODITY 8668/(248) 645-6666 (734) 981-0909 RIOOEDALE PLAYERS AUDITIONS 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday. March COMPANY OF STRANGERS mmmmmmmtmmmttmmmmMMmmm^ "Beau Jest," at the playhouse, 205 w. "IT ^rV 1VI I I- Y 12, Copper Canyon Brewery, 27522 7 p.m. Wednesday. March 17, BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND Long Lake, between Crooks and YOUTH PRODUC f Northwestern Highway, Southfield. Livernols, Troy.8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, in v is re r {a Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 Water Now In Its 26th year, the band is look Free. 21 and older. (248) 223 1700 TIONB Ing for adult musicians (woodwind, March 1213 and 19-20, and 3 P.m. BEANIE BABY SHOW St., Rochester. Free. 21 and older. BETTY JOPLIN (248) 650-5060 (Celtic rock) brass and especially percussion play Sundays, March 14 and 21. $11, $10 ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE'S 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 19 ! MARY ANN MURPHY ers) of all age9, rehearsals 7:30-9:30 students/seniors on Sundays. (248) JUNIOR THEATRE COMPANY the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 20, Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St.. p.m. Wednesdays, at Groves High 988-7049 A futuristic version of "The Emperor's Farmer, Plymouth. $5, $2 agds 4-12. 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, Royal Ann Arbor. $3. 21 and older. (734) 662 School, Birmingham. (248) 474-4997 $T, DUNSTAN'S THEATRE GUILD OF New Ciothes," 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, (734)455-2110 Oak Brewery, 215 E. Fourth St., Royal 8310 Oak. Free. 21 and older. (248) 544- MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE CRANBROOK March 18-19, 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. GEMINI KATHY KOSINS TRIO 1141 (Celtic folk) FESTIVAL "Dearly Departed," a comedy about a Saturday, March 20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. Sunday, March 14, The Ark. 316 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fridays. March MICHAEL O'BRIEN Auditions for professional resident cost group of Southerners brought together March ?.i, at the theater, 2275 Plait S. Main St., Ann Arbor. $6. All ngos. 12 and 19, Edison's, 220 Merrill St . Performs during tho St. Patrick's Day and student academy, by appointment by the death of a family patriarch, 8 . Road, Ann Arbor. $6 adults, $5 chil (734) 761-1451 or Birmingham, Free. 21 and older. f?4R) Parade afterparty from 3:308:30 p.m. only Saturday. March 13, Oakland p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 19-20, 2 dren. (734) 971-2228 http://www. a28rk.org 645-2150 (vocel/plono/bass trfol University's Varner Hall, Rochester. p.m. Sunday, March 21, and 8 p.m. HENRY FORD SHRINE CIRCUS Sunday, March 14, St. Andrew's Hoi I, Those wishing to audition for tho ocadc Thursday-Saturday, March 25-27, at MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE Family night 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, 431 E. Congress. Detroit. $5 donation. my must be high school seniors or 400 I one Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, "The Frog Prince* at tho State Fair Coliseum, Detroit. $4, (248) 8795779 Plcaso see noxt page a* mBHWmwIwM WH.IMHlll'IWWWIWWlWIIMUlL'i^lP'.IIIRl mmmmmmmmmmiimmmmimmmmmimmmmmmimm (MHMMMipMammwwm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 (NO-Of*)Cf • - v*.t»s% wmm&msm . * '•ic ,^-5¾¾¾ Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in- advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 "Continued from previous page ages. (734) 761-1451 or MARK RIDLEY'S COMEDY CASTLE AIDS benefit. 8 p.m. Thursday, March With Rob Zombie and Videodrone, 7 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $8 in advance. http://www.a2ark.0tg 11, Second City, 2301 Woodward Ave.. p.m. Saturday, March 13, The Palace of 18 and older. (313) 833-9700 or KUZ Jim David and Manny Shields. Thursday- RED BOYS Sunday, March 11-15; Tim Lilly and Oetfoit. $30 for gold circle seating and Auburn Hills. 2 Championship Dr., http://www.99mu5ic.com (rock) 9 p.m. Tuesday. March 16. as part of 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, The Ark, 316 Keith Ruff, Wednesday-Thursday, March $25 for general admission. (248) 545- Auburn Hills. $29.50 reserved and gen PAMWEST Mood Indigo night at Bird of Paradise, S. Main St., Ann Arbor^$10. $9 mem 17-18; Carol Leifer, Friday-Saturday. 1435 /(248) 645-6666 (alternative eral admission floor. (248) 377-0100 or 9 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Jimmy's. 207 S. Ashley St.. Ann Arbor. $5. 21 bers, students and seniors. All ages. March 19-20 ($17,50). and Sunday, rock/swing) http://w-ww.palacenet.com (rock) 123 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms. and older. (734) 662-8310 rout-jazz') (734) 761-1451 or March 21 ($15), at the club, 269 E. TIM DIAZ BAND WAYNE KRAMER Free. 2.1 and older. (313) 88&8101 SHEILA LANDIS AND RICK MATLE http://www.a2ark.org Fourth St., Royal Oak. 8:30 p.m. Featuring Diaz of Robert Bradley's 9 p.m. Thursday. March 18, Alvin's, (acoustic rock) . 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays in March, PETER ROWAN AND TONY RICE Tuesdays ($5), 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays- Blickwater Surprise, 9 p.m. Thursday. 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit. $10 in Woodruffs. 212 W. Sixth St., Royal 8 p.m. Friday, March 19, The Ark, 316 Thursdays ($6), 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 March 11, Gameworks inside Great advance. 18 and older. (313) 832- Oak. Free. All ages. (248) 586-1519 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $17.50. All p.m. Fridays-Saturdays ($12), and 7:30 Lakes Crossing, 4316 Baldwin Road, 2355/(313) 961-MELT or MATT MICHAELS ages. (734) 761-1451 or p.m. Sundays ($6). Prices subject to Auburn Hills. Free. 21 and older. (248) http://www.961melt.com (rock) With vocalist Judie Cochill. 8-11:30 http://www.a2ark.org.(bluegrass) change..(248) 542-9900 or 745-9675 (rock) KUNQ RJ DIESEL p.m. Thursday, March 11, with saxo http://www.comedycastle.com DOMESTIC PROBLEMS 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, Rochester CLUB phonist Paul Vornhagen Thursday, SECOND CITY With Sugar Pill, 9:30 p.m. Friday, March Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St., March 18. with trumpeter Marcus POETRY/ NIGHTS SPOKEN WORD •Impeachment and Cream,* 19, Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Rochester. Free. 21 and older. (248) tmtmmmmt^mm'^^Kmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmt^mmmamiMmmm'mmm Belgrave Thursday. March 25, at the Wednesday, March 17, through May, at Arbor. Cover charge. 19 and older. 650-5060 (rockabilly) ALVIN'S Botsford Inn, Farmington. $5 cover TERRY BLACKHAWK the club, 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (734) 996-8555 (rock) LIQUID NUMBER NINE The Hush Party with resident DJs waived with dinner order. (248) 474- The author of "Body and Field" and 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, and 8 GLEN EDDIE With Branded, 7 p.m. Sunday, March Melvin Hill and Cent. 10 p.m. Mondays; 4800 'Trio Voices" reads her poetry, 7 p.m. p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 9 p.m. Friday, March 19, Lower Town 14, Center Stage Performance Arts and Ctub Color, featuring funk and M.A.S. (MUTUAL ADMIRATION Friday, March 12, in the main gallery of $10 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, Grill, 195 W. Liberty St., Plymouth. Theater, 39940 Ford Road, 1/2 mile disco, 8 p.m. Wednesdays (free before SOCIETY) Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 407 $17.50 on Fridays, and $19.50 on Cover charge. 21 and older. (734) 451- east of 1-275, Canton Township. $5. 21 10 p.m.), at the club. 5756 Cass Ave., Saturdays. (313) 965-2222 Detroit. $5. 18 and older. (313) 832 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, Pine St., Rochester. Free. (248) 651- 1213 (btues) and older. (734) 981-5122 or 2355 or http://www.alvins.xtcom.com and Wednesday-Saturday. March 17-20. 4110 THE REV. MARC FALCONBERRY http://branded.ontheweb.nu (rock) Duet, 3663 Woodward Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. March 13, the THE LIVING END "POETRY IN MOTION" MUSEUMS AND BUND PIQ Mack/Martin Luther King Boulevard. Featuring Lenore Langs. 6-10 p.m. Starry Night Lounge inside Van Gogh's. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14, The TOURS "Swing-a-biliy* night with dance lessons Detroit. Reservations recommended. Sunday, March 14. at the Grand Cafe. 27909 Orchard Lake Road. Farmington Shelter below St. Andrew's Hall. 431 E. from 7-8 p.m. Sunday. March 14, with (313) 831-3838 CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 324-0400 Congress. Detroit. $7. Ail ages. (313) 33316 Grand River, Farmington. No DJ Del Villarreal followed by a perfor POIGNANT PLECOSTOMUS 'Weird Science: A Conflation of Aft and (blues) 961-MELT or http://www.96lmelt.com cover, (248) 615-9181 mance with The Johnny Favourite Swing With Gravity Well and Prime Numbers, Science," featuring four artists' pro PETE "BIG DOG" FETTERS (punk) THE SPOKEN WORD Orchestra, at the Club. 206-208 S. Fust 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Blind jects representing an ongoing explo 9 p.m, Friday. March 19, Jimmy's. 123 MARTINA MCBRIDE Poems- Chapter and Verse featuring St.. Ann Arbor. $6 in advance, $8 at the Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. ration of a specific area of science, With Diamond Rio, 8 p.m. Thursday, Detroit's own Terry Blackhawk and stu Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms. Free. door; 'Solar" night featuring Twonz, DJ $5.19 and older, (avanl jazz) some incorporate specimens from dent poets from the nationally All ages. (313) 886-8101 (blues) March 18, The Palace of Auburn Hills. 2 Eclipse and Craig Gonzalez. 9:30 p.m. OWEN AND CHARLES SCALES Cranbrook Institute of Science, an acclaimed writing project "Inside/Out," FOOLISH MORTALS Championship Dr., Auburn Hills. $22.50 Wednesday. March 17. $10 in advance. 8 p.m. Tuesdays in March, Duet. 3663 Eastern Box turtle, satellite broadcast 7 p.m. Wednesday. March 17, open mic 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 12-13, reserved, $10 general admission. All $12 at the door. 19 and older. (734) Woodward Ave., at Mack/Martin Luther ing prototypes, and a chicken coop, opportunity, at the Scarab Club. 217 Woody's. 208 W. Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. ages. (248) 377-0100 or 996-8555 King Boulevard, Detroit. Reservations Farnsworth, behind the Detroit Institute through April 3, at the museum, 1221 Free. 21 and older. (248) 543-6911 http://www.palacenet.com ^country) recommended. (313) 831-3838 N. Woodward, Bloomfield HiHs. Museum of Arts. $2 at the door. (313) 831-1250 (rock) MEDICINEBALL CLUTCH CARGO'S/MILL STREET GARY SCHUNK TRIO hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays- FOOLS UNITE With Radiocraft and Clouis Minor, 9 •Flashback* night with 'The Planet" 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, March 11, Sundays, until 9 p.m. Thursdays. $5, $3 p.m. Friday, March 19, Griffs Grill, 49 DANCE With Away and The Buzz, 9 p.m. Friday. WPLT on level two (Clutch Cargo's), old Edison's. 220 Merrill St., Birmingham. students/children/seniors. (248) 645- N. Saginaw. Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 March 12¾ Griff's Grill, 49 N. Saginaw, school funk on level three, and techno Free. 21 and older. (248) 645-2150 3323 or and older. (248) 334-9292 (rock) ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and older. and house on level four, 8:30 p.m. (piano/bass/drums trio) http://www.cranbrook.edu/museum MUDPUPPY THEATER (248) 334-9292 (rock) Saturdays, at the club. 65 E. Huron. URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 19-20, 4TH FUNKTION 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 19. Memphis Pontiac. Free before 9 p.m. 21 and BUOSON "Two Centuries of Hammered Strings: and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, Power With Sunday Afternoon, 9 p.m. Smoke. 100 S. Main St.. Royal Oak. older; Alternative dance night. 8 p.m. An Exhibit Featuring Antique Pianos With Dan Kolton, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Center for the Performing Arts. 121 Saturday. March 13, Griffs Grill. 49 N. Free. 21 and older. (248) 543-4300 Wednesdays in Clutch Cargo's. 18 and and Keyboard Curiosities," through Thursdays at Forte, 201 S. Woodward Fletcher St.. Ann Arbor. $18, $28, $34, Saginaw, Pontiac. Cover charge. 21 and (blues) older. (248) 333-2362 or Saturday, March 13. at the museum at Ave!, Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. $38.(734) 764-2538 or older. (248) 334-9292 (funk) "MUSIC MADNESS TOUR" http://www.96lmelt.com Van Hoosen Farm. 1005 Van Hoosen (248) 594-7300 http://www.ums.org FULLY LOADED With Babe the Blue Ox, The Road, one mile east of Rochester Road SUNNY WILKINSON RADOMIANIE POLISH FOLK DANCE 9 p.m. Friday. March 12, Ford Road Bar Interpreters and Trinket, 8 p.m. and off Tienken Road. Rochester Hills. THE GROOVE ROOM 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 12- ENSEMBLE and Grill, 35505 Ford Road, Westland. Thursday, March %1, Magic Bag, 22920 $3, $2 seniors and students. Hours: 1-4 Funk, hip-hop and top 40 with DJ Mac 13. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St.. Free. 21 and older. (734) 721-8609 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $6. 18 and The dance ensemble hosts their annual p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. (248) 656- D. Thursdays. Women admitted free: AtWi Arbor. $5. 21 and older. (734) 662- (blues) older. (248) 544-3030 or performance and Polish Easter Brunch 4663 "Love Factory' alternative dance night http://www.themagicbag.com (pop) 8310 (Swieconka), 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, GHETTO BILLIES Fridays; Alternative dance with DJ Matt STEVE NARDELLA at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox With The Original Brothers and Sisters Saturdays; Alternative dance Tuesdays: 9 p.m. Friday, March 12. Fox and WORLD MUSIC Church. 750U. Beech Daly Road, POPULAR of Love, and Ah La Rocca, 9:30 p.m. gothic, industrial and retro with DJ Paul Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave.. between Ford and Cherry Hill roads. MUSIC Friday. March 12. Blind Pig. 206-208 S. Wednesdays. Free, at the club. 1815 N. Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) IMMUNITY Dearborn Heights. $16, includes brunch First St., Ann Arbor. $5. 19 and older. Main St. (at 12 Mile Road). Royal Oak. 644-4800 (rockabilly) 10 p.m. Thursday, March 11, Memphis and 2:30 p.m. performance. No tickets AHADA (734) 996-8555 (humor rock) Free before 10 p.m. nightly. 21 and -1964: THE TRIBUTE" Smoke. 100 S. Main St., Royal Oak. available at the door. Deadline for reser 8 p.m. Tuesday. March 16, Fox and GRAYLING older. (248) 589-3344 or Free. 21 and older. (248) 543-4300; 10 vation is March 12. (734) 427- Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave., With Mine. 9 p.m. Friday. March 12. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Magic Bag, http://www.thegrooveroom.com p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. March 8640/(734) 522-6560. Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages. (248) Alvin's, 5756 Cass Ave.. Detroit. $5. 18 22920 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $15. 12-13. Bachelor's. 1967 Cass Lake 644-4800 (blues) 18 and older. (248) 544-3030 or JAZZ DANCE THEATRE and older. (313) 832-2355 (rock) LA BOOM TEEN NIGHTCLUB Road, Keego Harbor. Free. 21 and older. THE ALLIGATORS http://www.themagicbag.com (Beatles Concert featuring various jazz styles GRR Dance night for teens ages 15-19. 8 (248) 682-2295 (reggae) 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, Ford Road tribute band) that range from mournful recollections 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 19- p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Bar and Grill, 35505 Ford Road. NOMOS to fast-paced '80s flashbacks, also per 20. Bogey's. 142 Walled Lake Road. ROBERT NOLL AND THE BLUES the club. 1172 N. Pontiac Trail. Wailed 8 p.m. Tuesday. March 16. The Ark, formances by Jazz Dance Theatre's Westland. Free. 21 and older. (734) Walled Lake. Free. 21 and older. (248) MISSION Lake. $10. Ages 15-19. (248) 926- 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor. $13.50. Ail Youth Project, with proceeds to benefit 721-8609 (blues) 669-1441 (rock) 9 p.m. Friday, March 12. Lower Town 9960 ages. (734) 761-1451 or needy patients and their families at the BAMBU JOE HENRY Grill. 195 W, Liberty St.. Plymouth. With'Bumpus and Sugar Buzz, 9:30 http://www.a2ark.org (Irish) University of Michigan's Mott Children's 9 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 7th House. Cover charge. 21 and older. (734) 451- MAJESTIC THEATRE CENTER p.m. Thursday, March 18, Blind Pig, OLD WORLD FOLK BAND Hospital, 8 p.m. Friday. March 12, at 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. $10 in advance. 1213 (blues) "Good Sounds," with music by The 206-208 S. First St.. Ann Arbor. $4. 19 Entertain at a tribute to Congregation the Power Center for the Performing 18 and older. (248) 335-8100 or ROBERT PENN Tonehead Collective and images by and older. (734) 996-8555 (rock) Beth Shalom's Cantor Samuel Arts, Ann Arbor. $12, $8 http://www.961melt.com (rock) 9 p.m. Friday. March 12. Bad Frog. 555 Thomas Video, 9 p.m. Fridays at Magic ROB BASE AND DJ E-Z ROCK Greenbaum, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13. students/seniors. (734) 995-4242 AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS S. Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Free. Stick. 18 and older. Free; "Work 8 p.m. doors with 11 p.m. showtime at the synagogue. 14601 W. Lincoln "STOMP" 9 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Arbor 21 and older. (248) 642-9400 (blues) Release." Rock 'n' Bowl happy hour Friday. March 19, La Boom, 1172 N. Road, Oak Park. Food includes dessert Friday-Sunday, March 12-21, at the Brewing Company. 116 E. Washington, PINE CONE JELLIES with bowling, mustc and comptimentary buffet by Sperber's and fancy kosher Fisher Theatre, Detroit. 8 p.m. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. $10 in Ann Arbor. Free. 21 and older. (734) 9 p.m. Saturday, March 13, CK Diggs. food from the Majestic Cafe. 5-8 p.m. coffees by Viva Cappucino. $38, $19 Tuesdays-Saturdays. 7:30 p.m. advance. Ages 15-19. (248) 926- 213-1393 (blues) 2010 Auburn Road. Rochester Hills. Fridays at Garden Bowl. $6. 18 and those younger than 21, includes 3 per Sundays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays- 9960/(248) 645-6666 (rock) THE HOPE ORCHESTRA Free. 21 and older. (248) 853-6600 older; "Rock n" Bowl" with DJ Del cent for Yad Ezra, the Jewish communi Sundays. (248) 645-6666 BIZER BROTHERS 11 p.m. Saturday, March 13, (acoustic rock) Vttlareat. 9 p.m. Fridays and DJ ty's kosher food band. (248) 547-7970 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 8 p.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday, Roadrunner's Raft. 2363 Yemens St., at PULL Gutterball, 9 p.m. Saturdays at Garden (klezmer music, Yiddish theater songs MUSEUM OF ART March 12-13. Rattlesnake Club. 300 Brombach, Hamtramck. Cover charge. 9 p.m. Friday, March 19, Library Pub. Bowl. Free. 18 and older: "The Bird's and Eastern European folk music) "The Mindless Crowd: New Studies in River Place. Detroit. Free. All ages. 21 and older. (313) 873-RAFT or 42100 Grand River Ave.. Novi. Free. 21 Nest." punk rock night with live perfor JIM PERKINS Theater and Dance Based on the Work (313) 567-4400 (pop) http://www.concentric.net/~hopeorch and older. (248) 349-9110 (rock) mances. 9 p.m. Mondays at Magic 9 p.m. Wednesdays in March, of Magdalena Abakanowicz' brings "BUND PIG SHOWCASE NIGHT" (rock) RUINERS Stick. Free. 18 and older: "Soul Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 Water together community performers inspired With Caravan, The Shades and Shifty LISA HUNTER With Lantern Jack and Dr. Peeper. 9 Shakedown' with DJ Big Andy. 9 p m. St., Rochester. Free. 21 and older. by the Polish artist's sculptures, 7:30 Gears, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. March 16, 8 p.m. Friday. March 12. Green Wood p.m. Thursday. March 18, Aivm's. 5756 Tuesdays at Magic Stick Free 21 ana (248) 650-5060: 7:30 p.m. Friday. p.m. Thursday, March 18 in the muse Blind Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann Coffee House. 1001 Green Road. Ann Cass Ave.. Detroit. $5. 18 and older. older. (313) 8339700 March 19. the Starry Night Lounge, um's Apse 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor. Arbor. Free. 19 and older. (734) 996- Arbor. $8. All ages. (734) 665-8558: 8- (313) 832-2355 [rock) 27909 Orchard Lake Road. Farmington $7. available in advance at the museum 8555 (variety) 10 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Espresso SAX APPEAL MOTOR LOUNGE Hills. Free. All ages. (248) 3240400 gift shop. Seating limited. (734) 647- BLUECAT Royale. 214 S. Mam St.. Ann Arbor. 9 p.m. Thursdays, March 11 and 18. "Back Room Mondays," service mdus (Celtic folk) 0521. The installation of Abakanowicz's 9 p.m. Friday, March 12, CK Diggs. Free. All ages. (734) 668-1838; 8 p.m. Fox and Hounds. 1560 Wood-ward Ave.. tries employee appreciation night. 9 0.ENNADY ZUT headless sculptures continues to May 2010 Auburn Road, Rochester Hills. Friday, March 19. Coffee Beanery. 307 Bloomfield Hills. Free. All ages, i, 248: p.m, to 2 a.m. Mondays Free 21 arte Balalaika virtuoso and his wife pianist 2. (734) 764-0395 or Free. 21 and older. (248) 853-6600 S. Mam St.. Rochester. Free Atl ages 644-4800 (blues) older; "Community Presents" with -es< Tatyana Zut perform Russian folk http://www.umich.edu/~umma/ (blues) 1248) 650-3344 or SILVERCHAIR dent DJs. 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesda\s songs, and classical and modern com WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR BLUE SHAKERS http://www.lb.coni/onemanciapping/ii With Lit. 6 p.m, Friday. March 19. St $3 18 and older. "Maximum Overload - positions, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14. DANCERS 9 p.m. Saturday. March 13. Lower Town sa.htm (acoustic rock) Andrew's Hall. 431 E. Congress. 9 p.m Fridays. $6 18 and older; Jimmy Prentis Morns Buildirg of the 11th annual Sweetheart Round-Up Grill. 195 W. Liberty St.. Plymouth. INTRIGUE Detroit. $14. AD ages. (313) 961-MELT "Divine" with DJs Mike Clark. Ma'k I Flash and Brian Gillespie. 9 p.m to 2 Jewish Community Center. 15110 W. Workshop, 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge. 21 and older. (734) 451 Friday-Saturday. March 12-13. at 0 L. or http://www.96lmelt.com irocM i am Saturdays. $6. 21 and older. aK at 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. $2. (248) Saturday. March 13. at the Italian 1213 (blues) Harrington's Roadhouse, 2086 Crooks SMOG j the dub. 3515 Canifl Hamvamck 967-4030 American Cultural Center, Warren. $7, BLUE SUIT WITH ALBERTA ADAMS Road at M 59, Rochester Hills ; 8101 With Gaiicja. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March j (313) 3960080 $6 WSO members. (31J) 526-9432 9 p.m. Saturday. March 13, Fox and 852 0550 (top 401 17. Alvin's. 5756 Cass Ave.. Detroit $6 j FOLK/BLUEGRASS Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ave.. JILL JACK m advance. 18 and older. (313? 832 8loomfteld Hills. Free. All ages. (248i COMEDY With iody Carlson. 9 p m. Fnday. March 2355 (rockl j ONE X DAN BERN 6444800; 9 p.m. Friday, March 19. 19. Aivm's, 5756 Cass Ave.. Det'on STEVE SOMERS WITH VALERIE l "Men 4 Men' New York style dance 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13, The Ark. JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB Bad Frog. 555 S. Woodward Ave.. $5 18 and older ,313; 832 2355 BARRYMORE [ party with DJ St. Andy Spinning high 316 S.Main St.. Ann Arbor. $11. All Birmingham. Free. 21 and older. (248) c Angel Saiazar from the movie i roots rock) 8 p.m Wednesday. Ma'ch IT. c* a no- ' energy, progressive house. 10 p m ages. (734) 761-1451 or (blues) 1 •Scarface," Thursday-Saturday. March JIMMIE JACKSON AND THE BLUES Hounds. 1560 Woodward Ave j Fridays: 'Family FunMion Interna http://www.a2ark.org BONNE TEMPS ROULLE 11-13 i $12). at the club above Kicker's CONNECTION Bioom'ield Hiits Free Ail ages .2-18 ; Groove" DJ Alton Mdler. 10 pm 9 p.m. Saturday. March 13, Ford Road n THE CANTRELLS All American Grill. 36071 Plymouth 8 pm. Friday. March 19, Fox a d 6444800 ibiues I Saturdays, at the club. 2575 Michigan Bar and Grill. 35505 Ford Road. 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13. at Road. Livonia. 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Hounds, 1560 Woodward Ve SUN 209 I Ave . m Detroit's CorMown area Cover Westland. Free. 21 and older. (734) the Offthe-Wall Acoustic Coffee House Thursdays. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Bloomfield Hills Free AH ages • ?4S 9 30 p.m Thursday Ma'Ch 18. | charge 21 and older (313) 964 7040 721-8609: 10:30 p.m. Friday. March in&. William Parish Hall in Walled Fridays and Saturdays. Third Level 644 4800 i bluest Rochester Mills Dec Co . 400 Water 19, Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 Lake. $10 adult, $20 family. $7.50 stu Improv and new talent nights. 8 p.m. JAY-Z Si Rochester Free 21 and older | ST. ANDREW'S/THE SHELTER Water St.. Rochester. Free. 21 and dent. (248) 624 1421 or Sundays ($5). (734) 2610555 With OMX. Method Ma" fl-ti RfMnia" M8- 6505060. 9 p.m Friday | "Three floors of Fun." 9 p m Fnday s http://www.off-Jhewall.org JOEY'S COMEDY CLUB AT older. (248) 6505060 (R&O) 0 m Friday. Ma'Ch 1 2. Coh o Vena, Saturday Ma'Ch 2021. CK Diggs, 2010 ! J.3 bofore 11 p.m . $5 afterward 18 LAUREL FEDERBUSH AND PAISANO'S THE BURROS Detroit $25 and $37 SO v ages Auburn Road, Rochester Hills Frne 21 j andotckv. X?K nance night 10 p m 9 p.m Friday. March 12. Jimmy's. 123 NIQHTF1RE Lowell Sanders. 8:15 p.m. and 10.45 :.31.1) 9836616 h'D hop: and older (248. 853 6600 (roots rock' Saturdays. "Incinerator," 9 p.m Kercheval. Grosse Pomte Farms Free j Wednesdays m Thp Shoiter $6 21 and Po«t and composer Fedcrbush performs p.m. Friday-Saturday. March 12-13 KID ROCK THOUGHTS OF IONESCO AH ages (313) 886-8101: 10 p.m Celebrate release of CD with party and I older St Andrew's and The Shelter are Original material, Nightfire performing ($1?. $24.95 dinner show package), With Stamd. 7 30 p m Friday Ma' Saturday. March 13. Atwater Block performance, with special guests \ at 431 E Congress. Dot-o-l .:313 961 arts group weaves poetry, music and and 7 p.m. Sunday. March 14 ($10. 19. State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Brewery. 237 Jos. Campau. Detroit Fairchiid a^o American Heritage. 9 p.m • MELT o- hltp ,• 'www 961 molt conn dancers Kalaea and Ircna, 89:30 p.m. $22.95 dinner show package); Jason •\vn . Detroit $16 m advance. $18 day Free. 21 and older. (313) 393 2337 Saturday March 13. Atvm s 5756 Cass Saturday. March 13. at the Angel Stuart. 8:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. of show. Mi ages .313: 961 MM (roots rock) Ave . Detroit J5 18 and oirtc <313i Caravan Coffeehouse, located in trvc Fnday Saturday. March 19 20 ($20. rap/rock) j STATE THEATRE DAWN CAMPBELL AND BLUE 832-2355 irocM Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill Si $24.95 dinner show package), and 7 KNEE DEEP SHAG "Ignition" dance night 9 p m Af)n Atbor. $5 suggested donation FUSION V.A.S.T. p.m. Sunday. March 21 ($10. $22 95 With Roosic a^cl Rig S.vv 8 p •" Saturdays at the club. ?ti5 WcxvtAaro 9 p.m Thursday. March 18. Gameworks (734) 327-2041 dinner snosv package), at the club. Friday, March 1?. Magic Rag. 22920 With Second Coming 6 p ni Fnd.y, Ave Dot'oit Cover chnrgp ip a'y-i inside Great Lakes Crossing, 4316 DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET 5070 Schaefer Road, Dearborn. (313] Woodward *vo fei nda'e $6 1« and March 19, The Shelter lv>»rr.\ St o'der 313' 961 54SI Baldwin Road. Auburn Hills Free ?1 8 p.m. Thursday. March 18. The Ark 584 8885 older (248i 5-1.1 3030 o- Andrew s Man 431 E Congress, 316S. Main St.. Ann Arbor $25 All MAINSTREET COMEDY SHOWCASE and Older ( 248) 745 967 5; 10 0 m nttn . ,'»•*» tiuvnAgic.twj; enn •i W!h Detroit *S Ail ages ;313 961 Wf H ! 24 KARAT CLUB Friday. March 19. Shark Club. 6650 ages. (734) 761 1451 or Margaret Smith, 8:30 p m. Thursday. Thrnn Speed 9 30 p m TKyisdav or hltp www 961metl com • industry' "l aim Dance Night" with 0! F)onn\ Highland Road. Waterfo'd. Cover hWp://www.a2ark.org (bluegrassi March 11 ($10), 8 p.m. and 10 30 p.m M.VCh 11, Blind Pift. 206 208 S First rock) turns 8 pm to 2 A m . Thursdays $3. charge 21 and older i248) 6664161 LUCY KAPLANSKY AND SUSAN Friday. March 12 ($12). and 5:45 p.m , St . Ann Arbor $4 10 ,i->c1 older 734; RANDY VOLIN AND THE SONIC live music Fridays and Saturdays isee i R&D> MCKEOWN 8 15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m, Saturday. 996 8555 vfunk. renk BLUES populrv music calendar). Swing lessons SCOTT CAMPBELL 8 p.m. Thursday. March 11. The Ark. March 13 ($12): Rich Hall. 8:30 p.m. GLADYS KNIGHT 9pm Friday Saturday. March 19 20. for ndvancod dancers. Rpm Tuesdays 8 10 p.m Friday. March 19. Borders 316 S: Main St . Ann Arbor $11 $10 Thursday. March 18 ($101. 8 p.m. and With Trv Temptalmns. 8p m Friday Hoops. 2705 in poor Road Auburn Hiiis ($3 for 21 and oUioi. $5 for 18 and floods and Music. 30995 Orch.rd lakp members, students And seniors AII 10:30 P m. Friday. March 19 I, $l?i. and March 1? i so'd out rVxl ~ p m Free ?lando'rter i24Ri 3'34744 ! older I. and for beginners 8pm Road. Farmington Hilts frer Aii ngf*. afqs. (734) 761 145V or 5 45 p.m . 8.15 p m. .ind 10 4b p.m Sunday M.vc h 28. Im Thnatre ?."M1 h'ues'' i Wednesdays ;$3 for PI and pidei. %$ t248i 73 7 0100« rock! ht.tp;//www.n2nrk org Saturday. March 20 . J12i at the club. Widest*. aM Ave Detrivt $4 7 50 ,v\', THE V ROYS | for 18 and older i, at the club. 28949 CRASH TEST OUMMIES 1 loy Road tlwo blocks east of MuWtet'.eit RAISIN PICKERS 314 F liberty, Ann Arbor , 7 341 99fv MO .MS- ••.}* isr- R\n uouw- With C.vnclFMA Rpm V(v>rlay M,r;r With Big Rude Jake, as parr n* n rc> 7:30 p.m. Sunday. M«vrh 14. me A-I- . 9080 KORN 15 Magic Stick. ,n the Majestic. 4140 ' Road'. Westland i 734: 513 5030 316 S. Main St.. Ann Arbor $11 AH cert kicking off 'Dine Out Detroit." 'Analyze a crime to miss it BY JON KATZ contemporary film actor, was Paul Vitti, capo (boss) of one of patient with such a high - and SPECIAL WRITER understandably concerned about New York's mob families, who as wanted - profile.("When I got Comedy: Paul Vitti (Roberta You say you wanna sink into playing what is essentially a par a child witnessed his gangster into family therapy this is not your movie seat and be intellec ody of the very character he's father being slain. With a big the family I had in mind"). This De Niro), Dr. tually challenged? You wanna turned into a franchise. Fortu« meeting coming up to decide who particular patient, however, Ben Sobol meditate on life and love and nately, he decided that "the time will be capo de capo, Vitti suffers doesn't take no - or even maybe (Billy Crystal, how bad that popcorn butter is had come for me to poke a little a series of panic attacks. He cries - for an answer. fun at myself." He's awfully while watching a life insurance So Ben finds himself on-call center) and for you? You wanna lose yourself Laura Mac- in the Elizabethan era of those funny, and, hopefully, Joe Pesci's commercial; he can't get it on 24/7. No matter that he's in the Shakespearean Oscar con not around to grill us on what we with his mistress; hey, he can't middle of his marriage ceremony Namara (Lisa tenders? Well "FUHGETABOU- mean by "funny." even whack a stoolie. Confiding to Lisa Kudrow; when the boss Kudrow) in Billy Crystal is a perfect joke- to his huge henchman Jelly cries, you come. It's not so easy, "Analyze Din mate for De Niro; he's best-suit (Joseph Viterelli), he wonders he finds, to treat a goodfella. "Analyze This" will keep you ed at setting up and reacting to whether he might need a head When Ben suggests that Yitti This." too busy laughing and mimick the gag while letting his partner doctor-a shrink. might have an Oedipal complex, ing Robert De Niro's mob-speak fill in the funny middle. It works This is like one of those psy his patient is a bit defensive ("I to engage in such loftier pur when he knows his place chic ESPN things," says the Run- don't wanna hear no more filth PHOUP CARUSOrWARNER BBOS. suits. Perhaps the ultimate trib ("Throw Momma From the yonesque Jelly, who was in .an about my mother"). ute one can give a comedy is that Train") and doesn't work when auto collision with psychiatrist Crystal soars in the final scene even the straight lines are punch he tries to wear the baggy pants Ben Sobol (Crystal) just the when he must assume the role of Slickers II"). of comedy. His pacing and edit lines. This is such a comedy. himself ("Mr. Saturday Night"). night before. The doc is not Vitti's "con-sig-li-li-lari," present De Niro, perhaps our greatest "Analyze This" is not, however, ing are masterful, although at In "Analyze This," De Niro is thrilled about taking on a new ing himself to the other bosses as an "Airplane" style burlesque, least four shots with a visible "Benny the Groin, Tubby the the kind that Leslie Nielsen boom mic slipped into the final Tuba, Elmer the Fudd." Certain attempted in "Mafia." It doesn't print. ly he had an uncredited hand in put a twist on the genre; rather, Don't sweat it, then; you won't •0 I S I I V t R I i [ I S T I 1 f the writing of this bit, as well as the film pulls it into another need to brush up your Shake a dream sequence that salutes dimension: ours. Director Harold speare. A little review of "Guys the first "Godfather" movie Ramis ("Groundhog Day") is the and Dolls" and you're made in (Crystal had previously recog ideal maestro for just this kind the shade, pally. 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Oft S«v»*i- T? bqby \i. 11 • (Obserwr £j EtmUrtf geniuses NitWSPAPl.*'^ >, **^ Qrt March 12...N<3p*«(Vhniofy AAA ,»n,^!v,'>'! —JSL2 AMC AMtHtCANA WISt AMC BEL AIR 8$l*^ AMC lAUWtt PARK AMC LIVONIA SO AMC SOUTMHEIO STARTS FRIDAY, MARCH 12 AMC STIRtlNC. CTR AMC WONDERLAND • BtACON EASt <,\if r-fiifi •VNHC ww. MIR SOUTMC.AU 20 tt) *»s?t jjrrwmi tin >j »n»i mnMINC.HAM H (.OC NOVI lOWN CTR , 'linn HI l'l H u-.mriH >t 'IMH "X >iv«t vr JjlWiiii; •;( 11' '>>• •.! i it; 'v IIV71' >« SHOWCASE <•• ^»..»s I SHOWCASE ""7'..•*• t*\ 1¾^¾^ ^•tXtttiM^W^:-''>/•'-•''• ?*£&% •*('•"- I ! - '! *. '•v •'' * * *J .0.- ;>.S*™ f.'-fA %:Jfa%W 1. ••tto'V House , \ special: San] Friendly Q'Mffiey's offers dra Binga* : men preseiitS everyone corned beef - and cabbage] BYKEEIYWVGONIK one of the STAFF WRITER O'Malley's Bar & Grill [email protected] Where: 15231'Farming- items you'll find on the Relaxing after a busy lunch, ton Road, (at Five Mile Patrick Kelly was amiling, Road), iivonia (734) menu at lO'Malley's Bar & Grill in Livo 427-7775. O'Malley's nia, which he owns with his son Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 Bar & Grill Brian, has been doing well since it opened on Feb. 17; a.m. Monday-Saturday; k There's only a small paper noon to. midnight, Sun feign on the door, but people day. Opening 7 a.m. on seem to be finding O'Malley's, St. Patrick's Day. which is tucked into a shopping Menu: ^Something for plaza on the corner of Farming- everyone including ton and Five Mile roads. sandwiches, salads, They'll be open at 7 a.m. on soups/Irish specialties, St. Patrick's Day. and have spe ribs, chicken and fish. cial events throughout the day, including bagpipers at 3 p.m. Children's menu: Avail Kelly said he chose "O'Mal able ley's" because it's a "catchy, Cost: Sandwiches easy-to-remember name." $3.95-$6.25; entrees "We're a family style restau $7.50-$14.95. rant with a great bar,' he said. Credit cards: All majors "We get a lot of families in accepted here," adds general manager Carry-out: Available for Sandra Bingamen, pointing to the children's menu. There are all menu items. To fax also booster chairs and high your order, call (734) chair for little ones. 427-6338. The menu offers something for everyone. They have a say ing at O'Malley's — "When Irish corned beef and cabbage. eyes are smilingrthere's always O'Malley's also offers deep something cooking at O'Mal fried lake perch, fish & chips, ley's!" broiled white fish, shrimp, and a Catch of the Day. "You can order "We wanted some great STAIT PHOTO BY TOM KKKVEi corned beef, which everyone any item on the menu blackened says we have," said Kelly. Ten or Cajun-style at no extra cost," sandwiches. From the usual to chips. Patrick Kelly serves friendly atmosphere. This is a wines," cocktails, five beers on der baby back barbecue ribs pre said Bingamen. tuna salad, stacked turkey and Zapp's potato chips because he fun place to work. People seem tap and 22 bottled beers includ pared with Chef Tony Tocco's Pasta lovers can choose from ham to the "Go Fish! Sandwich," likes them. They're shipped in to enjoy themselves when they ing some that are alcohol-free. sauce are another specialty. spaghetti, mostaccioli or Chick and Portabella Burger — char- from Louisiana. come in." Finish your meal with dessert Order a New York Strip en Parmesan. On Friday's and broiled giant mushroom cap Be sure to ask about the daily Sit at one of the booths or and an Irish coffee. Steak, broiled pork chops, or Saturdays,. O'Malley's features topped with tomato and Moz- lunch and dinner special^. tables for four. There are eight Soft drinks, juice, and even a barbecue chicken. If you're hun prime rib dinners, 8 ounce for zarella cheese on an onion bun. "Our corned beef is awesome TVs, four in the bar area and tropical smoothie delight made gry for some Irish fare, try $10.95 or 10 ounce for $13.95. All sandwiches are served with and our hamburgers are great," four in the dining room. with a blend of tropical juices, Shawn's Shepherd Pie or the For lunch, try one of the many soup of the day and Zapp's pota- said Bingamen. "We Offer a O'Malley's offers "wonderful are also on the menu. ••$-'• CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY WHAT'S COOKING Here are some places to cele wiches, burger and pizza served tion. Send items for consideration in 12 and 13 Mile roads) in the DON PABLOS brate St. Patrick's Day on on St. Patrick's Day. (248) 474- What's Cooking to KeelyhWygo- Southfield Commons Shopping Wednesday, March 17. 5941. nik, Entertainment Editor, Center (248) 569-9454. Crab leg Through April 4 (which is O'QRADYS IRISH PUB Easter Sunday), Don Pablo's 585 W. Big Beaver, Troy, (adja Observer & Eccentric Newspa special includes salad, bread and Mexican Kitchen will be featur CONOR O'NEILL'S DICK O'DOW'S cent to the Drury Inn) (248) 524- pers, Inc., 36251 Schoolcraft, side of pasta for $13.95 during 318 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Open 160 \V. Maple, Birmingham. 4770. Open 11-2 a.m. Monday- Livonia, MI 48150, fax (248) 591- lunch and dinner. ing four new food items for cus Saturday; noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. 7279, or email kwygonik@ tomers to enjoy during the 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Fri Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Mon OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA day; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday- day-Saturday; open noon to 2:30 Menu includes corned beef and oe.homecomm.net Lenten season — Shrimp Soup. a.m. Sunday. Will be opening 6 cabbage, Shepherd's pie and Party Sunday, March 21 at The Tacos Mazatlan (which is lightly Sunday. Opening 7 a.m. St. EAST SIDE MARIO'S Patrick's Day. Irish dancers, bag a.m. St. Patrick's Day. Breakfast Irish stew. Entertainment on St. Second City and Risata Restau battered white fish wrapped in pipers will be performing will be available-for the early Patrick's Day. All you can eat snow crab legs rant in Detroit's theater district. corn quesadillas with roasted throughout the day. The Diggers crowd. Serving corned beef sand available Mondays and Tuesdays The gala fund-raiser is the only green chiles and Chipotle begin performing at 9 p.m. The wiches, fish and chips, and other 1NN1SFREE IRISH PUB & GRILL at all three East Side Mario loca party in Michigan officially sanc Cilantro dressing on Mexican menu includes fish & chips, sandwiches throughout the day. tions including 31630 Plymouth tioned by the Academy of Motion 6327 Middlebelt Road (near us rice with vegetables and charra corned beef & cabbage, Shep Entertainment includes pipers, Ford Road), Garden City. Open Road (J t west of Merriman) in Picture Arts and Sciences. Tick herd's Pie and other foods. Call Odd Enough, Ravensong, Com Livonia, (734) 513-,8803, and ets are $125 per person, call beans), a Baja Fish Fry, and a evenings, call (734) 425-2434 for Kid's Fish Fry. (734) 665-2968 for information. pany of Strangers, and Mo Doyle, more information. 29267 Southfield Road (between (313)833-0247. calf (248) 642-1135 for informa- ^A-7, COWLEY'S OLD VILUGE INN * 33338 Grand River, Farmington. YOUNG & OLD, EVERYONE'S IN LOVE WITH. it Mr. S STEAK HOUSE 537-560011 Open 10 a.m. to 2 a;m. Monday- 27331 RveUieRd. (Come/of Inkstefl ' ^wvv7« Saturday, closed Sunday. Open ing 10 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day. From noon to 5 p.m. Blackthorn 110YE VOU St. Pat's Party will be performing; 7 p.m. to ALL DAY Wednesday, March 17th close, Perkins & Friends. Serving MITCH corned beef and cabbage dinners VOIfRE PERFECT. ENTERTAINMENT STARTING AT 5:00 and Irish stew, Friday-Saturday, HOUSEY'S Corned Beef & Cabbage Potato Soup *m-i^itbig sa^WMwrf parformance. Waidmahn finished Jordan Roose cbntributed 15 points, six. steals and Lutheran West land. forward Scott Wion and junior cen ad T^ara abowad tf« Patriot* why they made tha with 18 points, whiie Rau and Samuiski added 13 five assists, and Dave Carty totaled eight points, six ^Sophomore forward Marcuz ter Rick Burack scored nine points ,«j*ocai". , steals, four rebounds, four assists and three blocked atata Clata A fioatf taat yaar. w Ydung added 13 points for the Spar- apiece for Clarenceville (8-14). -.'; h^)g^ ; We made them beat us from the Inside/ said shots./': "'• ">V\V\\ ".••'':'•.:. •'••'•• -:--/, ; fans (11-11), who will play Detroit The Ravens (9-11) were ahead poW*. aaitor jonn €dwa»da added 20 .and point" A^iatth.; "And Canton capftallzed on that, (Ryan). RepeArna! topped Huron^VaiieV whh 11 points. .Vfckars, (Brandon} Geriacz. i^yan) Cousino and Benedictine in the final at 7 p.m. 13-7 after one quarter and 23-18 at ' l^afrtC J, flMntriam ran' a ana .floor, game while acor-, iTtwHswka finished thek season 2-i6y ? Friday. halftime. . log nwii point*.' ;., tfmk Charge 248-645-6666 IIIUIMIII S \ !| trmom HHIIM ?.92M Northwestern Hwy miniun Mr*w.pal3ccnel com *$ 248-35l-?.92b WWWWWWfrB>WMIIMJM I D i^f^ff^^jMfii^iiEnffjUjunyv 3^.^.7^.^1^-1-.^2/ »»<»*T'm.UHl.JJILIIH1ilUllllllll|'!L»H«HiHM (NOOf*)E4 • The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1999 ! X:'. wiiwuini:ii ;*< :•:"• i :nv\:'-- :i',:as;': ?HW FUi JH.M5 K" W.W ?«•; UMM-IIW DA, Vn >«v« '» >-" ah :nwi fivMir i 1 OR SHOWT1MES CALUft??-FILMS--,..V ,,„, |()R SHOWT1M1-S CAUi'iilT-FILMS »»»t»\ it'lifii. ^