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A Tuesday study session of the Westland The issue arose after Councilman budget next July 1. TODAY 7 City Council included apparent agreement Richard LeBlanc questioned whether "It Is one of the worst," .Mayor Robert on the heed to improve neighborhood the city has a street-needs priority list. Thomas said of Spring Valley's condi lie raised his concern during talks tion. streets. Officials aim to compile a priority about resurfacing Spring Valley in the list for resurfacing work. Dittmar said the Spring Valley iiiuw ilolfiday Park Townhouses neighbor asphalt resurfacing will cost about BY DARRELL CLEM ride will eventually get better. hood, on Westland's north side. $65,000 and could start as early as One goodkick:Tracey STAFF WRITER Administration officials and council ' LeBlanc said he'd like to see roads June. BY JULIE BROWN BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER [email protected] [email protected] eachers are certainly essential Fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. to good education, but they're plans to serve up some fast redevelop Charming environment: A Tnot the only school professionals ment on a dilapidated Westland corner. residence featured on the who help children. The company intends to open a new "They're vital," Madison Elemen restaurant by year's end on the north Birmingham House Tour tary Principal Mary Goedert said of east corner of Wayne and Palmer roads offers a warm welcome school crossing guards. ''They are just - after demolishing a boarded-up bank with style./DQ so important to the safety of the and an existing McDonald's. school." The guards work with the student safety patrol, she said, and help con • The company plans to tear trol traffic, reminding motorists that children are crossing. down a former NBD building Dance: "Riverdance" The guards are the "eyes and ears" and an older McDonald's on returns to the Masonic of the school, Goedert said, recalling a 1.7-acre site, replacing a former crossing guard who helped them with a new restaurant. Temple Theatre Sept. 16- out when a child fell last year. "He 19, bringing the best of told me what happened and I was A portion of land north of Irish dance to Detroit able to communicate with the moth the new McDonald's will be er" of the child, now fine. landscaped but will remain audiences. /El The Livonia Public School district pays its crossing guards^ said Sgt. vacant until a new business Peter Brokas of the Westland Police chooses to locate there. Music: KoKo Taylor, the Department. In the rest of Westland, reigning Queen of Blues,. the paid guards work for the city. "They're all trained by us and willset the pace'for tfte • equipped by us," Brokas said. Drivers : ; 'Company officials announced,'the AnnArborBluesand'••':•• are bound" by the stop signs held by' time' lijne Tuesday after uecei'viivg v Jazz Festival, Sept. 17-19. guards.aTid there have been a few •' . " . ''•'..,' ' .;.. STAFF PHOTO BY TOM JUULEY sweepi ng-.' approva'\ from West land C i ty Taylor and Buddy Guy : incidents in Westland of drivers. Caring: Trainee crossing guard Ethel Kozlowski'holds the stop .Council members to move ahead, ignoring4he signs. sign high on the first day:pf-s\choqTfoi\stu4ehts :to.cros^ at the . Councilman Charles "Trav" Griffin will kick off the festival 8 ."And we prosecute these;people," : ;said the- plan will mark -"a dramatic : iiitei)$ectioiiofAvohdcdeaiidCxirlson, Stiin]ent$ iveteori their p.m. Fiiday, Sept, 17,; at '.."• he said; ./'•'' ^ ': ••.- ,. '; "••'• '. : : : improvements for one of•Westiahdls Those who wish to become crossing way to Madison Elementary. ' "'..'" -'" :..''• major intersections. the Michigan Theater,/El guards inusfbe.healthy. They are put The company plans to tear down.a through a background check and a former NBD building and an older harried parents getting kids to school motorists, Brokas said. "They're not : training' program, Both for new and themselves to work in the morn going to'be cautious so- it's up to us." McDonald's on a 1.7-acre site, replac guards and a, refresher for veterans. ing them with a new restaurant. ing, he said. '..";. . Kids need to avoid walking in the Brokas said there's no upper age "Be Cautious, because they are street, he said, and should look, both A portion of land north of the hew limit. more apt to do these crazy types of ways when crossing streets. Young McDonald's will be landscaped but will Where'd he go? What's a, The sergeant.said it's essential for things." Children are less likely to act people who walk in the street rather remain vacant until a new business motorists "to expect the unexpected" up when they're alone. than on the sidewalk could be issued chooses to locate there, hard-working real estate from students as school starts, "One The. burden of caring for kids a violation and sent to juvenile court. "It'll be quite an improvement on. agent to do about a buyer of them may run out into the street." around school-falls on adult that corner, and we'll be glad to see it It's not a good combination to have who won't sign on the dot ~~ ~ Please see PROJECT, A4 ted line?/?! 11, suave rep, snares Kiiowivage wufi isvilivis BY JULIE BROWN around computers," she told the group Kudos: State STAFF WRITER gathered in the dining room. Every • Obituaries A2 [email protected] Rep. Eileen day, we use more than 200 microchips, DeHart (left) • Classified Index .'"•• M , State Rep. Eileen DeHart, guest of she said. honor Tuesday morning at Marquette "And we are going to be OK," she gives accolades Real Estate F5 to Marquette .6 F8 House in Westland, diplomatically said. "I'm not here, to a farm you. We're Crossword going to be fine." Smart people are : refrained from criticizing Republican House and its Jobs FIO Gov: John Engler. working on the Y2K problem, DeHart administrator, Horhc& Service G8 Instendj in her visit to the assisted said.' Cindv Jedinah. Automotive G9 living facility near John Glenn High DeHart described herself as a "mod School, the Veteran legislator discussed erate Democrat" in response to a ques • Opinion A 12.13 such things as the Y2K crisis, "In tion. "You're very lucky because.not all • Calendar B4 another couple of months, we're going seniors have those benefits," she told a • Sports CI to reach a new milestone,".DeHnrt, D- Ford Motor.Go. retiree. • • Real Estate Fl Westland • -said of the year 2000. There The legislator discussed tobacco suit i are concerns about computer readiness. settlement money,Which she advocates "It's amazing how our world revolves SiTAJ » rHiJlU _—_*._. PlenseleFWHART, A2 M TihYAS Mm mil HOW TO REACH US 'Newsroom 73^953-2104 Gas station pump ignites when struck Sunday . Newsroom Fax.-734-591-727 9 £ ma/7;]brown@oe. homecomm.net BY DARRELL CI.KM " 'The.fire.erupted at 7:5() p.m. Sunday at an Amoco ragut by a police officer who saw the getaway truck, STAFF WRITER . Nightlino/Sports; 734-953-2104 .station on (he southeast corner of Wayne and the police report said. [email protected] ecomm.net Palmer. The suspect's sister told ()014111 she was with him Reader Comment Line: 734-953-204 2 A gas pump burst into flames Sunday after a when the accident, occurred - and that they were . Classified Advertising,-734-591-090 0 Westland man backed his pickup.truck into it, flee A Ford pickup driver who knocked the gas pump .returning to the gas station. •'•.. Display Advertising:734-591-230 0 ing as fire threatened to engulf an Amoco station at off its foundation "got out of the vehicle and fan • But the pickup driver finally admitted he was a.loiu> after •learning that witnesses ; mmmmmm ^gimta^amtMbmmmmmmmm A2(W) The Observer <& Eccentric/THURSDAY, SE^fEMBER 9, 1999: • FALL HOURS '_'•':•'£] • '„-\^li-your copy today, f^o fee, NoTegistr.fr : Fal( hp'gc&for thetibrafy started . '..' tion required, . '•; ' /s' " .''-•''. OBITUARIES Tuesday, Sept .;'?.• They are: 10 a.m. to". ?*9^^ •9 p-.n>. Mooday ihroogh Wednesday;. : LEON B. ROY The library is forming a Teen Library 23,1936,.in Detroit and died 10 a.m.'to'S p.m. Thursday through. ,' 17 Club for young adults ages 12' to Services for I^eon Roy^ 79, of Aug. 8 in Westland. She was aii Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, . ••'share [deaf for library programs; to Westland were Sept. 8 in.St; election clerk in the public • WEB srre OF THE W1EK : discuss book's and to participate in • Bernardine of Siena Church with schools. • www.mkMganappt9t.com • otherfurvfi.lledactivitles. Interested? burial at Aetna Township Ceme Surviving are her daughters, i Each fait, ptif FJeferehce Desk gets the. Contact the Children's Reference tery.' . .:;:'.,'/.-.• Deborah Montoya, Kimberly ,: •* same question -where are those cider 'Desk at (734 J 326-6123, . Mr. Roy was born March 31, (Ronald) Jessee and Pamela M mills'? this site provides the axiswef.; • CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES 1920, in Detroit and died Sept. 6 Hanington; brother, Gordon; sis Atso Includes information on apple fes at his residence in Westland. He ters, Yvonne, Donna and Dar- tivals .arid,-of course,- apple recipes, . Steepy StoryUme : was a carpet installer for a tex lene; and four grandchildren, •7 p.m; Monday, Sept. 13, Cbmrnunity . •_PHfiQHBWMl« PO*t ADULTS : ; r Meeting Roon) A. '• Y"f. y:' ;'. .' ' tile company. Qeneal^gyWofkebop: 'This halfhour family storyttme Is.hefd Sxirviving are his wife, Ruth; NORMAN D.HALL 7:30 p.ni; Monday, Sept: 13,,. -:',:, :eyery Wonday evening; Wear your JatTv' son, James (Shelley); daughter, Services for Norman Hall, 66, of Community.Meeting Room 8. A series' mles and bring,your blankie! No fee. .. Sharon (Martin) Homah; broth Westland were Sept. 4 in L.J. : of sixmeetir.^s for genealogists will- . No registration'required/ •:. •'• er, Tom (Mary); sister, Clara Griffin Funeral Home with buri cover how to do toddler TtiU}$ & Preschool Siorytlma Storvis; nine grandchildren;, al at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. genealogical. •. 1:30 p.rn. Tuesdayi Sept. 14, and many nieces and nephews. -research, how to Officiating was Deacon John ft U*-' AM t. K V4 T lb:3pa.m; Wednesday ..Sept. 15. Memorial contributions may Kenny from St, Theodore Public Ubr&ry Write cor'respdn-' • Toddler Tales (for 1&-36 months) and : be made to Aiigela Hospice or Church. of Westland dence.usihg state Preschool Storytime (for.ages 3-5) are and federal cen;- ' American Iristitute for Cancer Mr. Hall was born Sept. 4, held l;'30p.m. every Tuesday' arid. Research. susdatal'and using the internet,"A ', 10:30 a.m. every'Wednesday.,Stpplh 1932, in Detroit and died Sept. 1 field trip to the Westiand. Family- '• .for fun fables, tales and stories, . Arrangements were made by in Livonia. He was a carpenter. History.Museum is planned; /: Stprytimes last about 30 miriutesV.No L. J. Griffin Funeral Home. Sponsored.in cooperation with, the; • fee. No registration required although Surviving are his wife, Shirley; Westland Historic a! Commission/Fee: ctasssizeislimited;.;'..'. : . ;";^ . $10 for six classes. Registration ; CAROLYN M. BAKER sons, Norman Jr., Todd and required. To register, call Stephen . AlterSchool.Special •'. Services for Carolyn Baker, 61, Scott (Diane); daughter, Linda Keller at (734) 722-63.05.' 3-5 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 15,. of Jackson were Sept. 4 in John (Michael) Schlaff; and four •Children's Activity Room.This drop-in N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home grandchildren. Open Mike Poetry Reading . program held each Wednesday is for with burial at Michigan Memori .7:30p:m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, a! I.school-age children and provides an al Park, Flat Rock, Officiating Community Meeting Room B. The opportunity to make crafts, play ' SARAH M.SMITH library-is hosting an evening of family- • was the Rev. Bruce Harris from games and. unwind after a hard day at Garden City Church of Christ. Services for Sarah Maddock. friendly poetry readby members of our', .scrwoU Np .fee. No regtstratfon Smith, 83, of Westland were Mrs. Baker was horn.Feb. 18, community. Bring your own origHiat; ,. required. '.••'-•••.; Aug. 4 at-Uht Funeral Home. pdemor an old favorite to share, with; 1938, in West Virginia and died Mrs. Smith was born July 31, the gioup.'Al! ages welcome. Light ACTIVITIES m wntBHps' Aug. 31 in Wellston, Ohio. 1916, in Fall River, Mass. She refreshments w i l-i beserved. No fee. ".- Friends Board meeting, 7 p.rn.' . Before moving to Jackson, she No registration required.. : died July 31. She was a home- Tuesday; Sept;.14, Community: was a resident of Inkster. She maker. . SrVFPllOIDB^ BS>\.VM)U!IHf Adult Book Discussion. Group Meeting Room A. Trie Friends of the was a homemaker. Mrs. Smith was preceded in 7 p.m. Tuesday; Sept. 21, Group . '.' Westland Ubrary meet on the second Surviving are her husband, . Lansing guest: State Rep. Eileen DeHart, D-Westland, Meeting Room C. Etmore Leonard's .'.> Tuesday.each month. They discuss •.. death by her husband, Merle. visits with residents of Marquette House in Westland. Sam; son, Carl Baker of Cantori; Survivors include: son, 'Fifty-two Pickup.* these are informal, their furtd-raisfhg arid programming ' daughter, Deborah Baker of /..activities- Stop in and find out how _' William Smith; brothers, Matt open fofum discussions on noteworthy Inkster; brothers, Gerald and books. Discussions are held in Group your.membership can benefit you i;.. • •'- Keefe and Russell Keefe; grand Archie Webb; sisters, Annabelle Meeting RbomC. Call and reserve andyour'commiiHity.- V I." son, Craig (Gloria) Smith; great- from page Al Sowards of Westland, Thelma grandson, Ryan Smith. DeHart Webbj Hazel Scott and Donna Burial was at Parkview Memo Sowers; three grandchildren; rial Cemetery, Livonia. Memori using for health care costs and Visited the assisted living facility and one great-grandson. al contributions may be made to smoking prevention efforts. previously. Struck from page Al Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Many in DeHart's family have, "We've been trying to get more Jenkins Memorial Nursing or have died, from smoking- experience for our residents into Facility. In contrast, an employee told meanor ticket for leaving the STEFAN Z. KURZAWA related illnesses, she said, and government," said Cindy Jedi- police it appeared the pickup scene of a property damage acci Services for Stefan A. Kurzawa, the majority of her five children nak, administrator at Marquette was backed into the pump rather dent. RAYMOND F. WALKER 79, of Westland were Sept. 7 have smoked at some time. House. Westland Mayor Robert than rolling into it while out of Services for Raymond Walker, from Sts. Peter & Paul Church. "We need to crack down on Thomas recently visited. gear. . The suspect could face a maxi 75, of Westland were Aug. 5 in Mr. Kurzawa was born May 7, those people who are selling "The residents really enjoyed Police Lt. Marc Stobbe said the mum 90-day jail term and a Uht Funeral Home with burial 1920, in Poland and died Sept. 4. cigarettes to 13-year-olds." that," Jedinak said. She's seen a pickup driver was given a misde $500 fine if convicted at Knollwood Memorial Park in DeHart shared with the resi lot of interest among the seniors Canton. He was a line operator for a steel company. dents that she's nearly 51 and a in voting, "which [think is f Mr. Walker was born July 18, . member of the American Associ great." 1924, in Bad Axe, Mich., and He was preceded in death by a ation of Retired Persons. The facility currently houses "a fresh face on the political scenedie d Aug. 2 in Westland. He was JAMES and a definite asset." son, Mitchell S. Survivors DeHart also went through a 70 people. a hi-lo driver in the manufactur include: wife, Genevieve; daugh book she distributed on senior Tuesday -morning, DeHart — Westland Observer ing industry. ter, Christine I. (Robert) Brown; services, covering tax credits, brought a, proclamation to Mar GODBOUT Surviving are his wife, Mar daughter-in-law, Arlene E.; health care, housing, transporta quette House in recognition of FOR My Mission garet, and daughter, Connie. grandchildren, Kimberley, . tion and other issues. She had assisted living. To pri vide the citizens Kristopher, Jennifer and Megan. CITY COUNCIL ELEANOR M. HARRINGTON Arrangements were made by of Westland an .Services for Eleanor Harrington, L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, • 'We need to crack down on those people who independent voice on 63, of Westland were Aug. 11 in Westland. Burial, was at St. Hed- are selling cigarettes to 13-year-olds.' NEW LEADERSHIP ,Uht Funeral Home, wig. FRESH IDE AS the City Council that Mrs. Harrington was born Feb. 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Car Circulation Department: 734-591-0500 Insurance \^ >[£ yruj H?ye ? oije m^mm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 (W)A3 Aim high: Devin Scil lian, an anchorman now a forWDIV-TV (Channel 4) urges the chamber of commerce audience to Borrowing on the name of its predecessor, a have high longtime Detroit-area retailer, Value City opened 'Livonia did exceedingly well.' expectations at Livonia Mall last week, John Willey of television -Called Crowley's Value City, the store offers name-brand and designer goods at below-depart- —regional vice president programming. ment-store prices^ said John Willey, a regional Scillian spoke vice president with the company. The Livonia South. Tuesday at location was one of three Value City stores in the At Livonia Mall, there are about 220 Value Roma's of Detroit area that officially Opened in former City employees, and the store is continuing to Garden City. Crowley's stores on Sept. 2. hire, Willey said. "We've welcomed them like a good neighbor," Zarbo said a survey done during the Sept. 2 said Livonia Mall manager Carl Zarbo. "I think opening showed Value City was bringing people this community's going to be very very pleased to Livonia Mall from beyond the mall's primary with their presence." trade area — about a three-mile radius. Many "Livonia did exceedingly well" in sales on its r ST AIT PHOTCB BY BRYAN MlTCHUX shoppers said it w as their first time at the mall, first day, Willey said. Another new Crowley's or their first time in at least a year, Zarbo said. Value City in Roseville, which had a "soft" open "We're obviously extremely pleased with that ing a few weeks ago, became the chain's top type of a situation," he said. Speaker urges TV viewers store, Willey said. The new Crowley's Value City stores in Livo The Columbus, Ohio-based company has,about nia, Roseville and Warren join established Value to seek quality in content 100 Value City stores in the. Midwest, East and City locations in Westland and Tavlor. BY LEONARD POGER owners, are behind the change in news and other STAFF WRITER TV programming. lpogerO'oe. homccomm.net He recalled that during the golden age of TV TV news viewers should demand more serious during the 1950s and '60s, most families gathered content from their local stations to improve the around the TV set at 6 p.m. to watch the evening quality of news programs, an estimated 170 subur hews. ban business and professional people were told uBut now there is no longer a need to watch TV Tuesday by a newscaster. news," he said because stations are no longer satis Devin Scillian, a WDIV-TV (Channel 4) anchor fying the viewers' needs. man, told the members of five suburban chambers "I tell my bosses that good, sound journalism can of commerce that they should be more demanding make money and draw viewers," Scillian said. Going to great lengths. He told his audience that "you should demand of serious TV news stories instead of those stories From J'Envie. Single-breasted, textured that are merely interesting. good TV journalism - then you'll get it." He admitted that he is disturbed at what he sees The anchorman told his audience that "you have long jacket in wool. Black/white. on TV. remarkable power to make changes (in TV news Sizes 8-16. S298. Herringbone pants, Scillian, with Channel 4 for four years, urged his programs) and you should harn-ess that power." with hidden elastic waist. Polyester. audience to urge station managers to have more "You should consult your TV guide" to decide serious news stories - the same message he gives what to watch, "reward good television and take Black. 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Oh.V<(€- Gift C«>itificales Complimentary Silver Gift Rox J.icobson's Ch.-ntio A4(W) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 PLACES& FACES from page Al it's done next year," Dittmar Administration officials noted Anderson, who has made Carnival time Blarney Bay Pub on Warren said. that a 1-mill tax increase would Westland's "crumbling infras Officials named several other generate $1.4 million a year for tructure" one of his top cam Nightingale West Healthcare Center is spon . Price of $50 per team (two- to five-person) local street repairs, but the issue soring an annual carnival Sunday, Sept. 19, at includes two rolls of film, one bucket of wings streets that they said are in dire paign issues, said Tuesday that the facility, 8365 Newburgh in Westland. Hours and a medium pizza, and a coupon book valued need of repairs. Thomas called fueled little discussion Tuesday the city desperately needs a pri at $400. Registration should be done by Sept. 22; are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. one north-end street, Donna, the - one week before a council pri ority list for street repairs. call (734) 480-4984. Grand prize is $300. "absolute worst" but said the mary. Games, music, food and fun will be featured at "We're talking about just project will cost "big bucks." Thomas also said the city the carnival, which is open to the public. For putting out fires right now, information, call Birdie Goynes, (734) 416-2000. Councilman David Cox said could study long-term financing Alzheimer's some streets in the city's south options for citywide street rather than looking at the big Fair winner The Marquette House Alzheimer's Support east end are deteriorating. improvements. picture," he said. Group will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Dorothy Tinkle of the Holliday Park Town- facility, on Marquette across from John Glenn houses in Westland won three ribbons at the High School in Westland. The group is open to Michigan State Fair Community Arts Section. families and friends of people with Alzheimer's Project from page At They were for a dress she sewed, a knitted disease. For information, call Peggy Hebling, sweater and a crocheted sweater. This makes 17 (734)326-6537, . ribbons she has won at the Michigan State Fair take place," Councilman Glenn new development in a Wayne Van Born. in the last four years. Anderson said Tuesday during a Road commercial corridor that But city officials learned that Walking along meeting. the city is trying to spruce up. McDonald's is engaged in talks The Westland Walkers meet the second Council members supported "I think it's a vast improve with a possible buyer who is con Jaycees Road Rally Wednesday of each month, except during the the golden arches development ment along our downtown devel sidering a sit-down only restau summer. Westland Center opens its doors to by approving a site plan and a opment area," he said. rant at the Merriman site. The Westland Jaycees will have a Polaroid walkers 7 a.m. at Arcade 2 by Olga's Kitchen. special land use proposal. Council members in August McDonald's pledged Tuesday Road Rally Saturday, Sept. 25, starting at Ameri Mall walking ends 10 a.m. McDonald's had publicly had indicated that their Support can Power Wash on Wayne Road (registration 5 unveiled its vision for the for the project could hinge on that if negotiations aren't suc p.m., start 5:30 p.m.) and ending 7:30 p.m. at Wayne-Palmer site one month whether McDonald's would agree cessful within 90 days, the com- ago. to demolish an abandoned . pany will proceed with demolish Griffin said the plan will mark restaurant on Merriman north of ing the building. Cherry Hill Internal Medicine Associates Specializing in Adult & Adolescent Medicine • Certified by the American Medical Board Livonia teachers picketing BY MARIE CHESTNEY environment. We want to be sure STAFF WRITER • 'We're willing to talk to maintain all this." [email protected] through the weekend to Like the teachers, all school Pickets carried by Stevenson get a contract.' district employees are working en in under an extended contract, High teachers Tuesday put the 9 spotlight squarely on what Steven Smith either formal or informal. Superintendent Ken Watson,"in —assistant superintendent Three groups of workers repre Providing the Greater Canton the latest issue of the district's sented by the LEA - paraprofes- newsletter, calls Livonia Public long picketing duty. She said sionals, secretaries and supervi Area with same day/next Schools' "secure financial posi that a settlement could be close sory personnel - have a signed weekday appointments. tion." at hand. contract extension which ends "Big surplus, but teachers get Smith said negotiations could Sept. 30, the same day the teach shortchanged," read one sign continue throughout the week ers' contract extension ends. Now Accepting Patients carried by a Stevenson teacher end. Two other groups, administra Extended Hours for Your Convenience outside administrative offices at "We're willing to talk through tors and American Federation of Monday & Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm 15125 Farmington Road. the weekend to get a contract," State, County and Municipal Tuesday & Thursday 8 am - 7 pm The district's hefty rainy day Smith said. "We believe we made Employees, have informal exten Friday 7 am -5 pm some progress last week." sions with the district. Saturday 8 am - noon fund - about $25 million - is a figure that can't be ignored dur • He declined to be specific but "We'll bargain after the teach ing negotiations on a teachers' added; "At this stage, everything ers' contract is settled," said contract that expired Aug. 16. is pretty significant." Karen Winters, president of the "We not objecting to opening All week, a new group of administrators' union, Livonia up our pocketbook; it's just a teachers is expected to picket Educational Administrators and matter of how wide," said Steven district headquarters after Supervisors. Smith, assistant superintendent school. Churchill teachers were "No employee is working with Cherry Hill Internal for personnel and one of the dis expected Wednesday, Franklin out a contract," Smith said. trict's negotiators. today and a mixture of teachers Smith called "unusual" the Medicine Associates from various schools on Friday. Both sides returned to the bar 'fact that all contracts expired 42287 Cherry Hill gaining table Wednesday under In addition to the healthy this summer. Suite D a contract that has been extend rainy day fund, Livonia teachers Last year, possibly to offset a Canton, Michigan ed to Sept. 30. also have spotlighted the word barrage of bargaining all taking (734)981-1086 Picketing is slated to take "quality." place at the same time, the dis place both at district headquar "Quality work deserves quality trict offered its 1,200 teachers a ters and at the high schools into pay," read one sign carried Tues one-year contract extension. next week in the teachers' day by a Stevenson teacher. Teachers rejected the offer. attempt to.reach a contract set "We won't let the community Raises negotiated by teachers David MargoUs, WD Michael Schaeffer, MD tlement. down," Zyczynski said. "We generally set the stage for. the On Tuesday, Karen Zyczynski, intend to provide students with pay .hikes-given to the other president of the Liyonia Educa- the same high quality education unions. •To-schsdule an aj>poiiitm§htv' .tjon Association-and an elomehr - we've always-provided. We have < -"We're willing t-o wait, hut •'V--;^VJ'>,V; • ~ \ caii:t734j^8l-l*)!& >| j •-tarry -toucher,;joined\;the:Steven-: • quality:schools, a ^iralily .teachv -w-e'.re. anxious to"'get -ator.ted,"; An Affiliate of OakWood Healthcare System • ' • ~ 'or 800-543-WELL, I son teachers during their boar-' ;jng. staff 4rtd a quality working; ••^Winters said/.';.-. -1' .'•.' • ".-• ':'!.'-'".I ;V'0E..LL'UL-A;R;\&,:-MO APfV NOW INSIDE ALL FOUR CARTUNES LOCATIONS! 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TX 75013, HOMETOWN NKWS SERVICK [email protected] accounts," the consumer alert applications. maintain a database of identity three major credit bureaus listed (800)353-0809. stated. fraud complaints and to refer below. Request that your file be • Equifax P.O. Box 105139 "Identity theft" - crimes in This reported scam occurred • Use caution when placing victims to the appropriate flagged with a fraud alert advis Atlanta, GA 30374-5139, (800) which the perpetrators use per out of the state, but Pruss said outgoing mail, such as credit authorities. ing creditors to calf you prior to 556-4711. sonal information about the vic he believes the ruse may be in card payments, in your mailbox opening new accounts in your tims to run up debts or drain use here as well. and raising the flag for the If you are a victim of identity name. • Trans Union P.O! Box 736 bank accounts - is on the rise, Personal information can be postal carrier. This can be an theft take immediate action to Springfield, PA 19064-0736, and the Michigan Attorney Gen stolen in a variety of ways, by invitation to'an identity thief to minimize the damage. Contact • Experian (formerly TRW), (800)680-7293. eral's office is warning state res stealing wallets or searching of steal your mail and obtain valu idents to take precautions. the mail or trash from the,vic able information. Attorney General Jennifer tim's to find old bank or credit Granholm issued a consumer card statements. • Carefully review credit card alert Thursday urging residents "Identity thieves have a dis and bank statements for unau to guard personal bank account tasteful habit of going through thorized activity and discrepan and credit card information trash; it's called 'dumpster div cies. against theft. ing.' It may be trash to you, but '"This is an extremely difficult it can be a gold mine for them," • Do not provide your credit area to get a handle on," Stanley the AG's office stated. card number or other personal Pruss, chief of the AG's Con More sophisticated techniques information over the telephone sumer Protection division, said. of using computers to read and unless vou have initiated .the "Nationally, it has become a $40 store information from the mag call. billion a year problem. In Michi netic strip of an ATM or Credit gan, if you were to count all card are also being used. Identi • If you shop over the Inter identity frauds in which some ty thieves have even been net, check on security measures one, using fraudulent means, known to call financial institu before entering personal infor impersonated another to run up tions, pretending to.be the cus mation or your credit card num credit card debt or drain a bank tomer, and trick employees into ber and be sure you are dealing account, there must be hundreds releasing personal account infor with a reputable business. If you if not thousands of instances." mation, the consumer alert don't know the company, check And thieves are coming up states. it out first. with new ways to obtain that The AG's office offers the fol- personal information about.their (lowing tips to protect yourself: • File a police report and get victims. • Guard your personal identi a copy of the report. Credit card "We have recently heard of a fying information. Before giving companies, financial institutions 'year 2000' scam, preying on personal or financial informa and insurance companies may people's fears, in which a caller tion, know how it will be used require a police report to verify states they are from the con and whether it will,be trans the crime. sumer's bank and requests ferred to third parties. Often, account information saying that there are choices. If you have a • Report the fraud to your the information is needed to. choice, opt out of releasing per credit card issuers and financial ensure that the bank can comply sonal or. financial information. institutions. with 'year 2000' requirements. • Use care in disposing of • Notify the Federal Trade Once the thief gets the informa charge receipts, insurance Commission. The 1998 Identity tion, the fraud artist accesses forms, bank checks and state Theft and Assumption Deter- Nankin Mills hosts botany hike The Rouge River's flood plain Ellsworth Section of the Holliday The program is made possible habitat may not be the.bayou, Nature Preserve. Participants through the funding from the but it provides the perfect envi will also hike along the bike trail parks millage. - • \:n;: ronment for a variety of flood- to view other plants that call The Nankin Mills Interpretive It/ 'viTLirJji *!< XtqtHo Wi. RAFFLE PRIZES MAJOR Drawing- 11:00 AM -:'•'-• ,MaJe/Female Citizen-Watches. . :•''••:;-' ^SS^SSfete**' />*- - CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS : ; ^r ' -'\:-:;^;¥XHiBifibiFiS:. Ta^^^J&derta^ . , DearboriiTfess &. Gviidc . Office Depot • • ,. James Cutajar of.VYacfdeU &. Reed Financial. 0Wn Ca Comcrica Bank IW Srt* T or . Fife System of Michigan /Costco Wholesale" North Bros Tdrd Miciiiga.rvCoiiimimity Nt^V-s Meet Young Country ;.\--.\Orin jewelers ••••'-•'••''• ; Radio Personality BarsoiVs Greenhouse Ameritech Linda Lee Saturday, September 11, 1999 Participating Communities 1:00 PM -3:00 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Area Chambers of Commerce A Dearborn Heights. Gaiden Ctty. Joy Manor - r Redford. Wayne ^y VVesUand Businesses: To p'nrliripate call 28999 Joy Road, Westland (734) 4?2- •<,•' • ru I** :;T. mmjMjjM KM rfflk Km I Km 1ft "Rn^P Outdoor l:un. Store, Westland United Pentecostal Church, Garden City Hospital, Kevin Geer Attorney at Law, Mich. Depaitinent ol Career Development, Bank One, Westland Bowl, Century 21 Dynamic-Andy Penhollow. Clips Coupons^ Community Hospice L Home Care. AP1\ •akwood Healthcare System, Learning by .Design, Taylor Transcription Service, Paper 5acks cV Things, International Minute Press. Peisonali'z.*e d C Hearing Care, Great Lakes Trophies ek Lngraving, Arbonne International Swiss Skin Care ex -.Nutrition, JudsOn Center. Goi don lood. AAA, Garden City Police DARE Program, 1 acrait r.-,F*->*'-rf!»r'*~>i™-^^tyrhrrW^ *'*?*??&V^l*J!*W^!>,^Mt}fyir ^^^^..^^^5½.^.^ ^^•.-.V.'' ^--^---^ ••wwwJii A6(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 LIVONIA SUMMER READING PROGRAM The ever-popular now accepting evalu Bartkosylak, Lynn Calvin, Jonathan Eric ksen,'Jenny Gladstone. Stephanie Jaslow, Sarah LeVier, Julie McNamara, Paige Livonia Public ations and sugg^s^ Bauer, Kevin Carozia, Vincent Ertman, Jenifer Glowskl, Julie Jason, Ryan LaVier, Sarah Metropoulos, Sarah Vlasia Library's summer Bayer, Rebecca Cavanaugh, Brynn Ewasek, Andrea Glud, Vincent Jaworowski, Anthony tayne, Marty Melropoulos, Victoria tipns for improving flazzi, Chelsey Charnawskas. Kelsey Ewasek, Laurie Goodrich, Allison Layne, Mike MezzadriL Maria reading program list the program next Bazzi, Jepna Chamley, Matthew Facchlnl, Cariy . Gbrecki, Victoria Johns, Bradley LeFevre, Craig Michuta, Megan i8 here. year. Beaman, Ben Chamley, Stephen Farrell, Ashlety Grandahl, Anget Johns. Daniel Leach, Tara Miller, Leah The annual pro This year's list Beaman, Sarah Chaudhry, Hajlra Feathers, Jacob Grandahl. Donald Jordan. Stephanie Leathley, Emily Moran, Kaitlyn Beaudoln. Jack Chichester, Christopher Feathers, Kristina Greco. Daniel Joss. Christina Lesniak. Qanielle Moran, Patrick gram drew nearly includes: Becktey. Melissa Ctiludiinski, Alison Felton, Ryan Greco, Michael Joss. Ryan Leung, Alim Mpran, Shannon 1300 participants, Adomako, Nana Benaglio, Jessica •Chtudjinskr, Jeff Fenton, Charlene Gregg, Christine Jorwiak, Ktmberly Leung, Qara Morasso. Jimmy with a total of 505 Ahmad. Mohammad Bertram, Katie Chud*inskl, Matthew Fenton, John Gremaux, Matthew Kain. Megan Leung, Kitty Morasso, John youngsters qualify Aden, Evan Best, Danielle Cieslak, Kyla Ferrari, Elizabeth Grijalva, Yasmln Kakar, Kleran Lewis. Samantha Morasso, K3tie Ailen. Veronica Bhagwat, Rachel Cieslak, Nate Finkenbine, Lorah . Grurtkemeyer. Eric Kanya, Meghan Utile, Erin Morasso. Theresa ing by reading (or Ambers, Laura Bint, Ashley ClSnX, Andrew FlDkenblne, Sarah Grzebik.Lisa Karaslrfski.-John ' Little, John Morgan, Blake being read to) for a Anderson, Benjamin Bint, Brian Clemens, Kyle'e Fitzgerald, Mary Hacker. Jesse Keeler, Jake Longworth, Shelby Morgan, Marian total of 50 hours Anderson, Hollie Bird, Erik Cleveland, Cody Folk, Craig Hanna, Meagan Keeling, Ryan Long, David Moschetta.Ryan between June 1 and Anderson, Lauren Bird, ftyan Cole-K.laes, Nicholas Folk, Dan Hanna, Sarah Keeth, John Lopez, Alyssa Moss, Hannah Anderson, Nick . Blair. Chris Corbeill, Lauren Folk, Katie Hassell, Julia Kent, Andrew Lopez, David Moyer. Adam Aug. 14. Andreassl, Dan Blalr.Matt Cortoeill, Lindsay Folk, Patrick Hassinger, Sarah Kent, Katie Lubeck, James Moyer. Amanda Participants were Andreassi, Lia Bohlen, Heather Cornellssen, Kijnberly Foll&aum, Allison Headapoht, Josh Keyser, Colette Luneack, Christine Muldowney, Connor Astprino, Andrew Bolin, Samanth3 Covert,' Jacquelyn Foster, Katlyn Headapohl, Zach Keyser. Joselyn Luneack, Matthew Musatics, Carolyn also required to visit Attard, Joey one of the Livonia Bowers, Lea Crombez, Emily Foster, Stephen Hedeen. Ethan Keyser, Melanie Lytle, Megan Musalics, Catie Atlajd, Nicole Boyer, Kristin Crom&ei, Kate Francisco, Julie Henkel, Jennifer Kite, Kelly Maas, April Nance, Blake libraries at least five Avanessian, Loric Boysen, Stephanie Cruce, Kristin Francisco, Tim Herrod, Matthew Kile, Stacy Maclnkdwicz, Megan Naubert. Ashley times during the Avanesstan, Njeri 8ranton, Lindsay Cummlngs, Matthew Freeman, Alexandria HerroA, Alana Klebba. Sarah Mack, Callie Neal, Amanda program's 10 weeks. Bailey. Kirsten Bremer, Amanda Decker, Kyiie Hill, Megan - Kliman, Jeff Mack, Jamie Nemeth, Marc Bailey, Lauren Bremer, Brandon DetaGarza, Richard Hilt?, Danielle Newman. Nick Fuller, Rachael Kliman, Samantha Magon, Alyssa They were also given Balhorn, Kenny Bremer, Jason Dempster, Kayta Hively, 8rett Newton. Ta-si Gabrish, Katy Klos. Stepehen Maguire, Caitlin weekly chances at Balhom, Kortney Bremer, Samantha Devlvp. Renee Hodges, Joseph Nicklay. Billy Gabrish, Matt Klovski, Matthew Majsak, Christopher . BalEarin. Ashley Brueck, Lauren Dillon, Bridget Hodges', Mrchael Nicklay, Nicho!e prizes, and after five Gabrish. Ryan Knochel, Brooke Majsak. Mahsa Ballarin, John . Buchakian. Kristy Dillon, Elizabeth Hodges, Sarah Nieman, Michael visits, given chances Gansen, Drew Knochel, Luke Mannisto, Jennifer Bamauskas. Meghan • Burling, Samantha Douglas. Kayla Horseil. Samantha Nieman, Nikki Gasser, Brice Knoerl, Emily Mannisto, Leanne for large prizes 8ames, Cory Butler. Christina Douglas. Trey Houghan, Kelly Norman, Nate Gateley, Jennifer. Knoerl, Robert Marecki, Aaren donated by The Barr, Jamie Butler, Julianne Drake, Lena . Houghan, Michael Norman, Nickolas Gateley, Kevin Kobylarz, Jacob Mar-ecki.Brynn Barron, Courtney Calderini. John Drozdo-wski, Haytey Houtschlft, Bradley Norman, Rachel Sports Authority. Gearin, Bryan Kobylarz, Julie-A'na Martin, Bethany Barry, Kristen Calvin, Jacqueline Dunn, Amanda Houtschitt, Steven Novotny, Anna Geraci, Mike Koch, Erik Martin, Christopher The libraries are Barry. Thomas Durack, Mary Huber, Heather Oblinger, Cara Gerczak. Ben Korovesis, Max Martin, Daniel Easterbrook. Lauren Huber. Justin Oesterlmg. Megan Gilbert, Jessica Korpera, Jessica Martus, Melissa EtJers, Brittany Humphrey, Jacob Oesterling, Michael Gilley. Allison Kozakowski, Tonya Mastela, Kathetine Emmanuel, Michelle Humphrey, Katelyn Oltersdorf. Kristen Gillis, Caitlin Kramer, Emily Mastela, Mik3yla CITY OF WESTLAND Ingram. Mark Opdycke, Sarah Gilmore, Ryan Kramer, WHIiam Mato. Melissa PRIMARY ELECTION Krawczyk, Michelle Mato, Mtke Padgen, Michael Kruppa, Kristi Matsumoto, Andrea Palmer, Trisha TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WESTLAND, County Kubeshesky. Emily Matsumoto, Gina Palombo. Mike of Wayne: Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in the CITY OF WESTLAND Kutylowski. Marc Mazur, Steven Panek, Michael City of Westland on Tuesday, September 14, 1999 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION LaPorte, Adam McCormiCk, Eric Paraski, Kelly p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the Office of Councilman. Lark, Meghan McLean, Andy On Tuesday, September 14, 1999, the Westland Police Dept. will conduct LaVier, Grace McNamara. Carla List of polling place locations:* Public Auctions of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will Please see READING, A14 PCTS. begin promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hilt, 1-19 Madison School, 1075 S. Carlson Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered 2-32 Kettering School", 1200 Hubbard for sale to the highest bidder: CITY OF WESTLAND 3 7 Stottlemyer School, 34&01 Marquette V. Cutler Boat Wht/Blu MCZ351030489 INVITATION TO BID 5. 29 fidison School, 34505 Hunter 86 Chevrolet Pickup Black 1GCCC14N9GF398011 Sealed proposals will be received by-ihe City of Westland Purchasing 6 Adams Jr. High, 33475 Palmer 91 Plymouth 2-dr Laser Red 4P3CS44R6ME019683 Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185-2298, on or before 8 Patchin School, 6420 Newburgh 96 Ford 4-dr Taurus Red 1FALP52U7TG300285 September 29. 1$99. at lQ:30a,m. for the following: 9 Jefferson School, 32150 Dorsey 88 Chevrolet 2-dr Beretta Black -> IG1LV14W8JY668997 ELECTRICAL - INKSTER/ANNAPOLIS PUMP STATION 10 Lincoln School, 33800 Grand Traverse The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Car Care, Complete specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Office. For 11-23 Elliott School, 30800 Bennington 6375 Hix Road, Wetland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles Whittier School, 28550 Ann Arbor Trail questions pertaining to bid specifications, please contact James Zoumbaris, 12-25-35 will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: Department of Public Service Water and Sewer Superintendent, at (734) Schweitzer School, 2601 Treadwell 13-18 86 Chevrolet Blazer Black 1G8CT18R2G0161970 467-3242, The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 14 Marshall Jr, High, 35100 Bayview 85 Cadillac 2-drEldordo Blue 1G6EL5780FE609500 JILL B.THOMAS 15-41 Greenwood Villa, 7600 Nankin Ct. 84 Mercury 4-dr Grd Marquis White 2MEBP95F7EX607042 16 Holliday Park Club House, 34850 Fpuntain Blvd. Bid Item No: 592-092999 Purchasing Agent 92 Dodge 2-dr Shadow White 1B3XP64K2NN120922 Publiih DaU> SepUmkv9. 1999 L9.-i.ij 17-37 Graham School, 1255 S. John Hix 86 Mercury 4-dr Sable Black 1MEBP87U8GG639447 20 Wildwood School, 500 N. Wild wood 88 Ford 2-dr Escort Maroon 1FAPP2196JW259597 21 Lowell Jr. High School, 8400 Hix 96 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Teal 1GCCS19XXT8198203 24 Lutheran High School - Westland, 33300 Cowan 88 Dodge ColtStaWgn Blue JB3BG39DXJZ034375 CITY OF GARDEN CITY 26-33 Hamilton Scheol, 1031 Schuman 80 Ford 4-dr Fairmont Blue 0E92B2020O5 MICHIGAN 27 Perrinsville School, 33344 Ann Arbor Trail 90 Ford 4-dr Taurus Black 1FACP52U7LG166863 28 Church of Christ - Annapolis Park, 30355 Annapolis 90 Jeep 2-dr Wrangler Blue 2J4FY29T2LJ511739 NOTICE TO BIDDER 30-31 Hayes School, 30500 Louise Ct. 90 Chevrolet Astro Van Blue 1GNDM15Z1LB168944 34-38 Dyer Social Service Center - Senior Wing, 36745 Marquette NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received at the 88 Pontiac 2-dr Grand AM Blue 1G2NE14U7JC674578 Office of the City Clerk, in the Civic Center, 60O0 Middlebelt Road, Garden 36 Nankin Milts School, 8100 Hubbard All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at City. Michigan 48135-2499, (734) 525-8814 on or before Monday, September 39 Landings Apartment Club House, 7000 Lakeview the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this list 20. 1999 at 12:01 pro, for the following items: 40 Divine Savior Parish, 39375 Joy at any time prior to the start of the auction. 41 Greenwood Villa, 7600 Nankin Ct. Sale of 74 Shoup Voting Machines 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION The polls for said Election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open' Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the City Clerk, in a scaled Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that the vehicle(s) envelope endorsed with the name)s) of item(s) bid. until 8:00 p.m. on said day of Election. Every qualified elector present and listed below will-be auctioned after August 22, 1999, unless it is claimed by The reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part in line at the house prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to the owner prior to that time: vote. Voting sites are wheelchair accessible. and to waive any informalities when deemed in the best interest of the City. 81 Chevrolet Pickup White 1GCCC14D8BB108865 PATRICIA A. GIBBONS, ALLYSON M. BETTIS Westland City Clerk 84 Chevrolet Station Wagon Tan , 1G1AW35R3E6932668 -•;••• Treasurer/City Clerk PublUh: September 2 and 9. 1999 '. • ' Publish: September9, 19§9 tM.»» ' Publuh&ptexbcrS, 1959 • • "• '"•.. , '; •' .,~vV ''\vV'." *••'• ""•"{.•'"'^K'i \ •.' '. :.- ^vv •'• .> ..-***« ;*.". .'.• • .'-• i- , • •'•>%- '••• ":••! ; :-V-S,^¾^^.. '*..;••-r ^ • '•- .._ fiMti^r. 'V^w^isiS, - ^J^titZ1::'/*- " --.-Hi Stuff you don't need anymore. Stuff that's been piling up in the garage r the basement or the attie. Get rid of it with with a classified ad in your hometown newspaper. We're so sure you'll be able to sell your stuff with three ads, that if you don't, we'll run your ad three more times free. Sell it in three or we'll run it for ee— three more times! So, what you do is this: Tell us you want our special three^ad deal, then if, heaven forbid!, your stuff is still sitting around after the first three have run, call us»and let us know and we?ll run your ad absolutley frefi in the next three editions of your THE W**»fc' Offer does not apply lb Roal Estate,. #bscriw ^ lEccentrrc 7^ Apartment?. Frnploymftrit or Garage Sa «3$: ,: '.'••;;•.. ••;•,- ••;..." NEWSPAPERS • Participants must purchase three ads although it may take only one or two.acJs HOMETOWN CLASSIFIEDS tosatl the rtem(s) advertised. :. • .. Part ot Ho'meTown CornmunlcaUon ^twork"* Oakland County: 248-044-1070 Wayno County: 734-591 0900 ester Rochoster Kills: 248-852-3222 Clarksto.n, Lake OHon, Oxford, Watorford: 249-47f5-4596 oeoniine.com +*mt m mtm wvw The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 *A7 i •' "• »• Commission OKs rodent control program Hearings set on deregulation Residents who wish to dis have a choice in selecting their i BY KEN ABRAMCZYK • Raf infestations have STAFF WRITER cuss telephone deregulation or natural gas and electrrc suppli become a "substantial if not ye* [email protected] • COUNTY NEWS electric or natural gas restruc er, The telephone industry is serious threat" to the public- turing can attend a consumer also changing — introducing Wayne County soon will be re health in many Wayne County &• need for it." establishing a rodent prevention forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, new services, features and Some Redford residents also communities; and control program. Sept. 30, at AVestland-City- charges. have complained of rodents, but « Hall's council chambers, 36601 On Aug. 31, county commis Topics include the experi Husk hasn't received quite as • Rat populations can multi Ford Road, ences of telephone deregula sioners approved a $2.7 billion many complaints from that com ply rapidly in any area in which tion, the benefits and difficul budget, which, included $60,000 . Members of the Michigan munity as she has from Dear household food garbage is placed Public Service Commission-will ties; and electric and natural for the rodent control program. born Heights. in plastic disposal bags; but the discuss changes in the natural gas restructuring — what it is A rodent control ordinance, Husk hopes the state can bags are not stored in rat-proof gas, electric and telephone and -'.what consumers can introduced by Commissioner obtain additional funds. "The containers. industries and how these affect expect. Kathleen Husk, R-Redford, also Department.of Agriculture is consumers. The Michigan Public Service is expected to be officially read working on a grant from the fed • Rats are known to carry After years of receiving utili Commission is an agency with for a second time before commis eral government," Husk said. fleas, lice, ticks and several dis ty service from monopoly in the Department of Con sioners on Sept. 16, which makes Husk's ordinance authorizes eases, which can be transmitted providers, some customer now sumer and Industry Services. the ordinance legal upon publi that an environmental health to pets and sometimes to cation. education program will be devel humans. Husk introduced the ordinance oped to stop neighborhood rodent • Low levels of rat infestation to assist residents who com infestations, and authorizes are rarely noticed. Homeowners plained about rats, particularly Wayne County's division of pub tend to self-help when rat popu in the community of Dearborn Kathleen Husk lic health services to enter into lations rise to the level of becom Heights. "They were concerned cooperative agreements with ing commonly visible and set and upset," Husk said, "There municipalities to start a joint traps and poison baits. The use was a program about 20 years gram. rodent prevention and control of rat traps and baits, however, ago, but after the funds ran out, aI wanted to .start up the pro program. presents hazards to pets and Wayne County stopped the pro- gram, "because there was such a The resolution also states: . children. Crosswinds Marsh presents class on orienteering Are you easily lost? Do you map and compass skills, and and the cost is $1. Participants outreach programs year-round have trouble reading a map? participants will follow an actual should come dressed for the out and is located'.at the corner of TOURS AVAILABLE EACH DAY DURING Then join Wayne County parks orienteering course to test their doors. Orienteering equipment Haggerty Road and Will Car- THE PLYMOUTH FALL FESTIVAL. from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. skills. This program has been such as compasses and maps will leton/ oakville Waltz Road in Sept.. 11, at the Crosswinds designed for a variety of skill lev be provided. Sumpter Township. Luxury Retirement Apartments with a Marsh Wetland Interpretive Pre els and is suitable for ages 8 This program has been made Gracious Catered Lifestyle serve for a class on orienteering. through adult. possible through funds from the For information on this or any 14707 Northville R«l. (south of "> Mile) The cl ass will highlight basic Pre-registration is required parks millage. Crosswinds other Wavne County parks .Marsh is open for field trips and event, call (734) 261-1990. 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"These results lend cre The study noted severalother nationally; ducting its first training ses agencies and other programs. Michigan Economic Develop dence to the idea that .Michigan improvements, including: • The service sector of Michi sion since taking over the out- Wayne County took over ment Corporation. is becoming more diverse." . • Michigan's manufacturing gan's economy has doubled in county Head Start grant this operations Sept.. 1 from Wayne The study, conducted by the The study also indicates that sector, which accounted for 30 the last 25 years, from 15 to 30 spring. County Regional Educational Anderson Economic Group, changes in Michigan's economy percent of employment 25 years percent. This sector includes The daylong training will Services Agency. found that Michigan's economy have lessened the likely severity ago, now makes up only about those in the health care indus bring together more than 600 One of the county's goals is to today provides a higher return to of the next recession.' half that share. However, Michi try, accountants, attorneys, engi Head Start workers Sept. 24 at increase enrollment. "With Michigan workers, both" in "With the recessions of the gan still has a larger percentage neers and many other high-skill the Cobo Center in Detroit. The 30,000 eligible children, we're •income growth and employment 1960s and '70s, Michigan got hit sharo of manufacturing employ jobs. training session, "Working working hard to get the word growth, with less risk, than at hard, with up to a 4 percent loss ment than the U.S. as a whole; To view this study online, visit with Families in the New Mil out that we want to increase any previous time in the last in employment," Rothwell said. • Much of the manufacturing the Michigan Economic Develop lennium," runs from 8 a.m. to enrollment/ said Wayne Coun quarter century. "This survey shows that if a decline comes from the automo* ment Corporation website at 3:30 p.m. and features several ty Executive Edward McNama- "We wanted to take an objec recession hit today-, our losses live industry, but accounts for www.michigan.org. workshops, covering topics ra. Wayne County's program is tive look at whether Michigan's would be about 20 percent less only a few less workers in abso such as family intervention 'among the five largest in the services, the promotion of fami Midwest. ly literacy and getting men The program is available in involved in the program. 25 outcounty communities. Madonna offers math for elementary teachers Wayne County's Head Start Children participating in Head program is just getting under Start receive assistance with way. education, health, nutrition Madonna University in Livo the K-8 level," said Sister Kath Five new courses have been elementary mathematics class Wayne County was notified and literacy. The. program also nia has launched a new academ leen Wlodarczak, chair of the introduced to help elementary room, technology in the elemen by the U.S. Department of assists the families of the chil ic major - mathematics for ele Mathematics and Computer Sci teachers gain a deeper under tary mathematics classroom and Health and Human Services in dren in areas of health care, mentary teachers. The new pro ence Department. standing of the mathematics senior sentinar in elementary May that it was awarded $20.6 employment and housing. gram has been approved by the The major is based on the they teach and the methods they mathematics education. million for an outcounty Head Michigan Department of Educa Use to help children leant. The For further information guidelines of the National Coun For more information about Start Program. 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"Our prediction for a four percent increase in summer travel in the state appears to be right on target, and may even be . SifSi 1*11010 B* TOM HAWiri surpassed once final figures are Intimidator: A spreader that can pour a concrete strip 36 feet wide was part of the in later this year," Avery added. equipment being used on the continuing 1-275 paving project. This view is looking With the last official weekend north from the Five Mile bridge. of the summer on tap, an infor mal regional sampling of the state revealed nearly- carbon copy reports about Michigan's i ? summer travel season: crew "I never thought we could beat the '/summer of all summers' (1998), but we did!" said Carol Potter, executive director of the DOIG JOHNSON pave 1-275, north of 5 Mile Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau. Visitors: Mid-summer brings^crowds to the west Michi "Restaurants are. busy, lodging facilities' occupancy rates are gan harbor town of Grand Haven. Great Lakes Coast way up - this has really been a Guard ships come in for the annual Coast Guard Festi BY KEN ABRAMCZYK Once crews reached the Six Department of Transportation, grand summer!" . val.All ships are open for free tours. This year marked STAFF WRrrER Mile Road interchange, they Once that is completed, crews [email protected] The Southwestern Michigan the event's 75th anniversary. closed entrance and exit ramps will proceed north to Eight Mile. Tourist Council (SMTC) which Once again, motorists who use there for new ramps to be paved. Those ramps are expected to be represents Berrien, Cass and Seven Mile to access 1-275 can Those ramps are expected to be paved next week. The freeway's Van Buren counties, reported year," she added. than ever." expect detours while ramps completed by today (Thursday), four lanes and two shoulders will that area attractions and lodging Tom Ferguson, executive And Travel Michigan doesn't accessing the freeway's north if it didn't rain Wednesday. be rebuilt, along, with entrance facilities have experienced any director of Michigan's Sunrise see things slowing down anytime bound lanes are paved today. and exit ramps and bridge decks. where from two percent to 25 soon. "Michigan is going to be Officials at the Michigan Side, which represents Michi On Tuesday, construction percent increases over last year. 'the place to be' for great fall Department of Transportation Northbound traffic on Michi gan's northeastern quadrant of workers from John Carlo started "Our area is a favorite destina the Lower Peninsula, couldn't color this year," added Avery. paving new northbound lanes for expected crews to reach the gan's second busiest freeway has tion for families due to all of the agree more. "We've had an Travelers may call Travel 1-275 north of Five Mile Road. Seven Mile interchange by today been shifted since June to the recreational activities and above average summer with peo Michigan's toll-free line. 888-78- Those crews and equipment will or Friday, at which time those southbound side starting north attractions that are so prevalent ple traveling around the region,'" GREAT. to receive free Michigan include the infamous "Intimida ramps will be closed for new of Five Mile Road. It is slated for here," said Phyllis Dowsett. exec he said. "There is plenty to see travel publications, including the tor," a spreader that can pour pavement to be poured and completion in October. utive director of the SMTC and do here - great golf and new. 1999-2000 Michigan concrete about 36 feet wide or cured for new ramps there. The northbound freeway's four "Southwestern Michigan busi great times!" FallAVinter Calendar of Events abcmt three lanes, one lane more "That's if the weather cooper lanes and two shoulders will be ness owners and their staffs pro Farther north, the Upper & Travel Guide. Michigan fall- than the traditional spreaders ates, " said Robin Pannecouk, rebuilt, along with entrance a"u.d vide good friendly service to Peninsula Travel & Recreation color conditions iru\y also be) complete. spokesperson for the Michigan exit ramps and bridge decks. their customers, and they enjoy Association reported that the accessed by calling 888-78- coming back to visit year after summer of'99 has.been, "busier GREAT, 24-liours a dav. 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A more active and learn more in further along in her career if.she day and Sunday doing home Business program that is a toh pletely onlinemultirdegreo pro Farinington Hills resident, she this environment;"- had a college degree, but she was work. laboration between Schoolcraft grams in the country. has worked for Northwest Air As for being distracted by never willing to give up the time Mammel is a member of the College and Madonna' Universi "When; OMNIBUS came along, lines for 30 years and plans to hearth and home, Bosnjakovski it would take to earn a degree. first group of OMNIBUS stu ty. OMNIBUS students earn it was a blessing,'' said Mammel,. seek a new career when she fin said it doesn't happen, a senior recruiter for an automo ishes OMNIBUS with her mas "Would I rather be stuck in a tive engineering consulting firm ter's degree. classrooin in the middle of sum who lives in Livonia. "For adult education, this is mer looking out the window, or "I will be 50 this month, and I the wave of the future." would I rather be home, relaxed, need to do this quickly." A per Goncalves said of the online pro with my books in front of me? son's work life is only so long. gram. "A bachelor's degree is The answer is obvious." That's why OMNIBUS appealed not the answer for a person who Of course, not everything hap-, to me." Mammel addod that she really wants to go far in her pens online, Mammel said s,he can get her degree, and "do career. OMNIBUS gets a person made sure she got everyone's something .with it." from step A to step Z, and when phone number at orientation, The 19 OMNIBUS students yoU leave the program, you have and she has formed a support received their associate degrees your master's. group with other students who from Schoolcraft College in May ';This is a very Intelligent pro talk on the phone almost daily. and are on to Madonna Universi gram Schoolcraft and Madonna When some students had trouble ty where they will earn a bache have put together, and the peo with algebra, Schoolcraft provid esiqns ple involved have been dedicated ed tutoring help, and they trav lor's degree in November 2000 and a master's degree in July to making it work well." eled to the campus twice a week 2001. Even though OMNIBUS is OMNIBUS students do their for assistance. an accelerated curriculum, all 19 work, their team projects and The tutor made sure the placed on the Schoolcraft dean's communication online. The pro OMNIBUS students understood list. gram .stresses core business how they got answers to the OMNIBUS is designed for skills, information retrieval from algebra problems they received working adults without college electronic as well as traditional online. degrees who have achieved a sources, skills in managing work . Jeanne Bonner, Schoolcraft measure of success and made the using information technology, associate dean for liberal arts, decision to move forward in their teamwork skills and global man independent and distance learn careers, Students apply once, agement and leadership skills. ing, said often course.work is and the $185 per credit tuition, The work is divided into three integrated so that, as an exam including all fees, books and 12-week terms and one four- ple* students taking political sci course materials, is guaranteed week intersession, with no class ence, economics and statistics for four years, making the es in August and December. courses might work on one pro $28,000 cost for three degrees an OMNIBUS student Oliver ject for all three classes, perhaps o affordable prospect. Bosnjakovski. a software/net examining a political science E -yi • 'C The 19 students in the first work engineer, travels and topic from statistical and eco cohort average 35 to 40 years old spends late hours at work to fin nomic points of view. t and tend to be in middle man ish projects. "Everyone has to participate agement. Several have attended "Bectusc of .work, I probably online, so everyone has to consid college, but because of families, would miss most of the classes if er each other's ideas," said Bon transfers or other, complications, 1 had to show'up on campus." he ner. "Some employers give our do not have degrees. The majori said. "Usually I am so exhausted students permission to do class- ty of students in the second from work, I wouldn't want to sit work from their office after work. cohort work in the automotive in a classroom for several hours. We encourage the students to go M.B. JEWELRY DESIGN ft MFG. LTD. industry, with svide experience To a point. 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The MDOT jumped said, "I think to residents of the study, "probably because they money necessary to maintain the gun a few meetings back state, it is important that all The state Legislature's effort know it would show needs on and improve their assigned v/hen it submitted a list of rec those roads be in good condi to rewrite Public Act 51, the law local road which the MDOT roads. ommendations to the study com tion." that details how roads taxes are would prefer to ignore," Bryson To force a resolution, the Leg mittee. The list of recommenda Responds Naeyaert: "Clearly, divvied up, is rapidly turning said. islature voted to let Act 51 tions drafted by the local road not all roads are equal." The into a showdown between local Not so, according to Gary agencies'is largely in response to MDOT wants the function and '? r< "£• expire. The date has changed road agencies and Gov. John Naeyaert, director of communi several times, but currently it is . that, DeCook explained. utility of a road, as well as traffic Engler. • cations for the MDOT. The only due to expire in September 2000. "I don't think our recommen counts to be accounted for in the A coaljtion of local agencies — thing a needs study will show, In response, Engler appointed a dations are an endorsement of formula. The MDOT has juris represented by the County Road he says, is the need for more nine-member study committee the status quo," Jim Miller of the diction of only a small percent-, Association of Michigan, the taxes! including Hoffman, Sen. Joseph .Michigan. Farm Bureau said. age of the state's roadways, but Michigan Association of Qpun- "What we need is a prioritized Young, Jr., D-Detroit, Rep. Rick "They are reactive to what we since those roads are express ties, the Michigan Farm Bureau, investment strategy for the Johnson, R-LeRoy, and Rep. have heard in the past few ways and highways, they carry the Michigan Municipal League, money we have," Naeyaert Thomas Kelly, D-Wayne. months, particularly from the the lion's share of traffic. Func the Michigan Public Transit argued. "We agree there is not Also on the panel are Sam MDOT." tion and traffic counts are not Association and the 3-C Trans enough money to satisfy the Hart, a resident of Livonia and uThis is not a status-quo pro currently considered in the for portation Planning Director's needs, wants and desires of the business manager of the posal," Dan Gilmartin of the mula, he said. Association - presented recom everyone in the state, but we International Union of Operat Michigan Municipal League • Local agencies called for an mendations to the state's Trans have $600 million in new dollars ing Engineers; Robert Hetzler of agroed. "The edges they say we increase in diesel taxes to match portation Funding Study Com that we have just started collect Ray City; Jordan Tatter of are nibbling around look more the tax currently applies to gaso Gov. John Engler mittee Thursday, Sept. 2. The ing from the 4-cent gas tax Watervliet;.Richard White, Cor like cliffs to some of us .... It's line sales. "That's chump coalition was quickly labeled by increase ... That increase passed porate Council of AAA Michigan; irresponsible to offer changes change," said Naeyaert. The u committee members as the not accept a proposal that nib - let me do the math - with zero and Bob Welke, an independent without a clear vision of the MDOT wants the increase Band of Six." bles around the edges but does votes to spare in the Legislature. engineer. needs. It's important to do the applied to commercial trucks as And the proposals were not not add strategic investment in This governor is not going to Welke, who is the panel's study." well. well received. our roads. It's irresponsible." accept another gas tax increase." chairman, said he wants to have Other issues in dispute are: • The MDOT wants to require "I'm disappointed that the Local agencies weren't happy Naeyaert said: "All a study recommendations for revisions to • A proposal by iocal agencies that local partnerships end dif Band of Six has endorsed the with the response. will do is create this massive Act 51 in draft form early in that recognition be given that ferences in how municipalities status quo. You don't do your Tni a little surprised," said Christinas list of 'needs' and October. "all roads are equal." treat roads within their jurisdic members any favors endorsing a Craig Bryson of the Oakland show that more money is needed But the committee is getting "At some point, you have to get tions. Local agencies say they formula that takes in $1.7 billion County Road Commission. "I to meet them. It will show we 'way ahead of itself, according to off that state highway and use are cooperating now and the to the Michigan Transportation think Sen. Hoffman sold the pro have $10 gazillion in needs, but Ron DeCook, deputy director of county and local roads to get MDOT should stay out of it. Fund and nets out $1.38 billion." posal a little .short. There are" we only have $4 gazillion in Sen. Phil Hoffman, R-Jacksoru a new ideas in there, but they funding." member of study committee, were also designed not to incite Ajnd so it goes, on nearly every said. 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A-..-..,.-^, <^ PHP^POTW Destlanft ©bseruer A12(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT; LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 's angels? GEOF BROOKS Motorcyclists display heart on't judge a book by its cover. • David Higgins, chapter director, said the toy run started five years D ago in honor of a couple of You've heard that advice, perhaps from your mother. It certainly rings true in the case deceased members. of the Motor City Chapter of HOG (Harley Owners Group). HOG chapter event. The motorcyclists are gearing up for a Sept. You may have an image in mind of a black- 19 "toy run" to start and end in Westland, leather-clad biker, sneering and generally winding through neighboring communities. causing trouble. These local motorcyclists Chapter members hope to collect an abun show that appearances can be deceiving - and dance of toys and thousands of dollars for that good hearts can beat under the ribs of all. charities they support. Higgins can be reached at (734) 421-7614, David Higgins, chapter director, said the and any rider can show up on Sept. 19. The toy run started five years ago in honor of a run will leave Westland City Hall at noon, last couple of deceased members. Higgins, a West- about an hour and end at AMVETS Post 171 land resident known by the nickname "Mother in Westland. Higgins is hoping for a few hun Dave," said each motorcyclist donates $5 and dred bikers. a new toy. Those who don't ride are welcome to con The Salvation Army, Head Start and other tribute. Let's give this community endeavor organizations have received support from the support. LEnERS Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas; that's why wc offer this space for your Vote: Make your voice heard opinions. We •will help by editing for clarity. To assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing o letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed he field of Westland City Council candi dates, we chose these four, believing they are . to: Julie Brown, Westland editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to her at (734) 591- . Tdates currently includes 10 people, and independent, fair-minded individuals who will 7279 or e-mailed to: [email protected] soon will get narrower. Eight will get through serve the community well and vote their con instruments and equipment) and the audience the Tuesday, Sept. 14, primary and seek four sciences. Forget gutter language of music-loving Livonia residents made a sud seats in the Nov. 2 general election. Voters Perhaps you favor someone else, and that's take strong exception to Mr. Hugh Gal den pilgrimage from Civic Center Park to St.. may vote for four in the primary. fine. We encourage all Westland residents to I lagher's views (in the Sept. 2 Observer) Maurice Church. The rainy weather had inter The Observer has endorsed incumbent head to the polls, which will be open 7 a.m. to regarding the book "Fallen Angels" recently fered with the concert which was being pre Glenn Anderson and challengers James 8 p.m. Tuesday. It's your chance to choose removed from the required reading list by sented that night. " . Godbtmt, Michael Rintz and Dorothy your city council, and we encourage you to Livonia Public School officials. He conveys the It was an amazing sight to watch. Cars Smith. After interviews with^he 10 candi- . take advantage of the opportunity. idea that it's OK to use books filled witli vul poured into the parking lot, the orchestra gar, profane, obscene language, as long as a members lugged their equipment into the story is told and cultural or moral issues are church and set up quickly and - not one word raised and discussed. Frankly, I don't think of complaint was heard. Everyone was good- parents or taxpayers wants their schools used natured about the transition and smiles were Edison's 'excuses' sound old to teach gutter language, so I congratulate the everywhere in evidence. parent who protested the book and also the When people were settled in the pews (and school trustees for removing the book. t's become the summertime routine around although the utility said it hasn't used the chairs), the concert resumed and each selec I here the last few years. The minute the chemical in its transformers since the mid- As far as the "power and meaning" of tion was greeted with wild applause. The winds begin to pick up and the skies darken, 1980s. words, if I was mature and adventurous" soloist's beautiful soprano voice charmed the grab your flashlight and your battery-operated Edison cited overloaded circuits due to enough to use vivid and shocking profanity to audience and she was given a standing ova radio - you're going to need them. Scattered heavy air conditioner use for the Redford inci convey my ideas in this article, wouldn't the tion. People were so happy tq be there. power outages during thunderstorms or other dent. In Northville, utility officials say older Observer edit (i.e., censor) the objectionable The people who attended the concert did tumultuous weather are understandable. Tree equipment, along with birds and squirrels who words out? It should be the same for schools more than arrive - they willingly gathered up branches do come down, sometimes taking ; gnaw pri power lines as cqntributjngfactors; when they consider .what type of books they their chairs (and their children) and made the overhead-pQ\ver lines \vith.them.. ';.:'•"•; ••- vR'onJVlay,.Detroit EdUph^regionalviqe-prest ."",.,-feelp.ct-J?;'".'•; •'•-':••[..-, • •..'•*•' -:-~-: > V::.'''.'-/••;'•' / •''• •••'•• -.'>.••• trip. .They entered; into..the niohienti'singihg; ..v : and keeping/tiine w;iththe 'fiius'ie.vafloSyin^;.; '•'• EdiBori officials,'who have tracked.the r '" ; ident:'forehergy.dejiyer^ahcl service,'said-:the; 'A. • £ r - '.'>';"" '•-.;';-,.,' - ;v-Hv '"/*••••'•.•'.• •'•'" ftaip^BoJ*': : themselves to feel the emotions which the - wgnthrr, nntp that nine storms over the last utility will spend $450-$500 million on main- • mmmmmmimmimmmmmm •' LiVbniaV ••hm.fnrr nnrl ryrtnn^ I'mprnwmontg during music evoked. 14 months in metro Detroit included winds—~ 1 that were clocked at 60-85 mph, as opposed to 1999, consistent with its expenditures of the "—Tim suinmei lunmrts have been.a pui trait •• a total of six in the fiveyears before that. '•'•. last several years. That figure includes $40 Cemetery neglected of all that is best in America, a time when -.< young and.old gather to enjoy the gift of living But outages in western Wayne and south million for tree trimming, $6 million more . his summer,.I visited Clarenceville Ceme v : in the United Statedof America:. '•'•"•"••"" ern Oakland counties are becoming the norm, than last year: " ; ..;-. -,- Ttery. Qn June 23, 1896, my grandparents, not the exception. And not all are storm-relat Edisbn maintains it is doing a better than Charles and Augusta Geistler, bought the Mary Rice ed. That has us concerned. So does the adequate job keeping the power flowing, point southeast corner of Eight Mile and Middlebelt Livonia response of Detroit Edison to its customers. ing out that it finished 11th. in a 1998 survey and had a farm there. Most of the utility's recent public relations of 41 electric utilities in that area. Edison-cus Charles'parents, Ferninand and Maria campaign alternates between invocation of the tomers suffered an average of 1.01 interrup (Harm), came to America in 1868. Now, they, old "Act of God" clause with pleas for cus- tions (outages of five minutes or longer) last and Charles and Augusta and several of their People's money tomers to dial up that thermostat while doing year, according to the survey. 'There were no children are buried there, plus many,-many n his column of Sept, 2, Philip Power falls for the laundry and other electricity-sapping outages reported for better than 50 percent of other relatives. . : I the liberal Democratic line that the Republi chores at odd hours. Sounds kind of shallow if our customers," May said. I was astounded at the condition of the can tax cut will hurt Social Security and you're rooting around a musty cellar trying to Still, May concedes that some.9,000-10,000 cemetery ~ vandalism and neglect have taken Medicare. stay cool - as many area residents have been residential and business customers - those its toll: Broken monuments, broken markers, The fact is that both Republicans and in recent months. with repeat outage problems - have a right to stones, upheaved monuments from growing Democrats are committed to saving Social Sections of Livonia, Northville and Farm- complain. "They have a legitimate right to say trees and roots and weeds abound. Security and Medicare. However, President ington Hills suffered repeated outages I deserve better than this," he said. I am wondering why this cemetery has been Clinton, Al Gore and Debbie Stabenow want throughout July and early August. In Redford Given the older nature of many area subdi neglected so. Who has the care of it? I am to spend the rest of the money.on more liberal Township, a July 30 transformer explosion visions the Observer wonders if the utility is under the impression it is the city of Livonia. programs. . sprayed mineral oil over the backyard and doing enough to keep the system viable, espe Is this'correct? If not, what could be done? Republicans and Sen: Abraham, on the into the home of Dean and Cheryl Ressega, cially while it still possesses a near monopoly Mary (Geistler) £riebe other hand, want to give the rest of the money : The Bessega's 6 year-o)d daughter was using on service. If burying lines underground isn't Dentley graduate back to the people. It is their money after all! • . a swingset underneath the transformer the answer- and Edison maintains it isn't - part-time Michigan/Florida resident That is why Democrats are so shrill with moments before it exploded and the family then what is? We're tired of seeing a utility their "scare" campaign. They are afraid th'ey • was concerned about PCB contamination, that goes into ^disaster mode" every summer; won't have those extra billions for more spend Beautiful music ing. m the last Thursday of August, the Livonia Jamejs Collins Farmington Hills COMMUNITY VOICE Symphony Orchestra (with" all of their QUESTION: What is your JULIE BROWN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2.t'?6,jBR0WN^0E.H(?MEC0MvM.NET'- favorite TV HUOHGAILAQHER, MANAGING EDITOR, 734-953-2149, H0AUAGHE«@0E.HOMTCOMM.NET show? PE0 KN0ESPEI, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 734-953 2177, PXRT0ESPUE.0E.H0MEC0MM.N£T : SUSAN ROSIEK, PUBLISHER, 734-953-2100, SROSIEK@OE.'HOMECOMM;NET - RICHARD BRADY, VLCE-PRESIDENT/LNTERIM GENERAL MANAGER, 734-953-2252, RSRATFYEOE.HOMECOMUNEF MARK WARREN, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR, 734-953-2117, [email protected]£sbi*M,NET : RICK FICORELU, MAR.WING DIRECTOR, 734-9532150, RICKF$OE,HOM£COMM,NET . " lioM.K'fOWN COMMUNICATIONS 'NETWORK, INC, • • 'I stilt love . *l hayefVt been .••"'• 'The Big Comfy " 'Biography.' I We askeci this 'Fraslef even watching as Couch.'" (ike the informa PHILIP POWER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BO\RD JEANNE TOWAR, VICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL RICHARD AGINIAN, PRESIDENT question at the tho'.igb U'ft .:. much with these tion..! guess I'm ..- .' •' _ " •• • • . i ' • • •. • •• . • • . •. Erin O'Connor, 4 West fond reruns'. I still get guys (children).. nosy." OUR MISSION; "Because wc publish community newspapers, we think about community journalism Livonia- library". -': a good laugh It used to be Chrlstlno in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves to be from Tcasier.' "'•.., •Seinfeld.' * .• Stmthers independent from the stories and communities they cover, stvoopirig in to write-the unusual or Mary Ro*e Chris O'Connor Wcstlinul sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves, as both accurate F»rha» Livonia journalists and as caring citizens of the communities where we work," '• • •' ' ••-.'• works in —- Philip Power WcsUzmd iiilniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiwi"irHi)ir.n-rTir,iii ii \-w m i ri. n i m r'111• "T1 "TT1 I ni'" "r r'r rrr-r" TH""TI "nm iprni iin.r>f-w|nii'i'ii'r[«i.^.1111.^1^111.1111)ijiiii.iju! •wwwmoMvwi m^ ^•^^^ • •••»'« — :m. The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 (W)A13 POINTS OF VIEW :-¾ it eomes to Nixon, he provides hindsight >* recent week marked the 25th None ofthe TV pundits have . used on the streets of Thumb towns. were no residents left, just a grain anniversary of the resignation of brought that up, so I figured I should, So, when all the reporters showed elevator and a faded sign outside of r. ^President Richard Nixon, and it even though I never saw the president up, it was a real event. Sugar beet town. seems like everybody who even had a that day. farmers were all the media rage for a I figured I'd get a chance to see brief glimpse of the guy is on TV Nixon was in Michigan to campaign short time. ' Nixon in one of those towns. As it m. remembering tfhen. for a Republican congressman who Their opinions were poked and turned out, I was assigned to hang : 1 never saw Richard Nixon, even was running in an off-year election probed. There were public opinion out at the airport to make sure his '-^ though I chased him around for a long against a popular local Democrat. !-# polls done. In fact; there was so' much plane took off and didn't crash. day in one of the most unlikely places The Republican had been the aide of reporting done that fall in the Thumb Anyway, I spent hours driving possible, Michigan's Thumb. the former congressman and was an that some ofthe people got weary of around corn fields in Saginaw County Just mentioning the Thumb in inside Washington-type guy. being interviewed. to find the runways of Tri-City Air polite company in suburban Detroit It wasn't a good year to be either a JEFF COUNTS At the time I was working at The port and you get blank stares. You can tell Republican or a political insider. Bay City Times, the youngest reporter I felt defeated. I couldn't see a people can't envision what the place The election was seen as a test of York Times were doing more digging on the staff and thus not trusted with damn thing for all the corn stalks. I even looks like, although it's only an Nixon's political strength, and central hour or so away. than sugar beet farmers that fall. such.difficult subjects as Richard pulled the car oyer and parked on the Michigan and the Thumb were crawl Just for the record, if the Thumb Nixon. side of a farm road. I looked up, and Mention Higgins Lake, Tawas City, ing with reporters from across the could easily be picked up and plopped there it went, Air Force One. Traverse City or even Mount Pleas nation and the world. down in the middle of Nebraska, nei The White House released the list of I had a view of it's rear end. And ant, and there will be some recogni New York Times reporters in their ther Thumb residents nor Nebraskans towns Nixon was to visit. He stayed that's how I remember Nixon. tion. blue three-piece Suits were becoming would notice much difference. away from the Democratic industrial Perhaps it's appropriate. ; But when you mention Wisner, as ubiquitous as baseball caps with towns "of Saginaw and Bay City. On , Watrousville, Parisvilie or Kingston, seed company logos on them in the The Thumb is mostly flat, and the the list were obscure Thumb towns. Jeff Counts is the editor of the Red- you get a blank stare. As obscure as Thumb. big crops are sugar beets, navy beans In an effort to stay away from any ford Observer. He can be reached at some of those villages and towns are, The reporters were combing the and com. The people tend to have sort of Watergate protest, the White (734)953-2114. His e-mail address is they were visited by Nixon in his last Thumb fof a story and papers like the German or Polish backgrounds. It House scheduled visits in a couple of [email protected] year as president. Wall Street Journal and The New was common to hear German words towns that had ceased to exist. There Here's a chance to tell utilities what they need to know H. ver remains unmoved. It just does what six Consumer Forums across the state Westland 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, phone network. Evidence of this dis encoun mountains do. to chat with utility customers - that at in the council chambers of City satisfaction over telephone service can ter a Utilities are a lot like mountains. includes all of us - and gather input Hall, 36601 Ford Road. be seen in the fact that complaints mountain in The gas, electric and telephone com on upcoming issues. There are a great many issues for filed to the PSC against telephone your travels? panies just do what massive corporate The main topics of discussion will customers to discuss with the mem utilities jumped nearly 50 percent in It can be a bureaucracies do. They follow policies. be deregulation - how deregulation bers ofthe PSC. For one, southeast 1998 over the previous year. real challenge No one working for them, I'm sure, has gone so far with the telephone Michigan customers have been com And that experience with deregula to find a way sets out purposely to torment cus industry arid what consumers can plaining for years about the frequency tion probably leaves more than a few over, around, tomers. It's not personal. But anyone expect from the coming deregulation of power outages. Edison says it's people gun shy over gas and electric MIKE MALOTT under or who has had a service or billing prob ofthe gas and electric power indus made improvements, but some of us utility deregulation. Will it be more through such a lem with a utility company, especially tries. The PSC will come prepared have trouble seeing them when the hassle than the savings are worth? ' mountain so if the customer is asking for some with a presentation oh deregulation. lights go out. Will deregulation just make getting •you can continue on your way to your kind of departure from policy, knows But members will open the floor up This year, of course, the state also gas and electricity delivered ~ now a destination. But the important thing how frustrating it can be. A single to discussion with, local residents who saw' two incidents in which broken pretty simple matter - terribly com to remember is that the mountain customer can rage against the utility have had concerns with their current gas mains, apparently the result of plex? bears you no ill will. That's right, all he or she likes, it will likely utility service, such as problems with construction work, ignited serious For individual customers, dealing despite the difficulties it poses, it remain unmoved. service delivery or billing problems. fires. with issues such as these can be like holds no malice for you. For the That's why we have an organiza It's an excellent opportunity for And since the topic is deregulation, trying to move a mountain. So much ti mountain, it's not personal. You're tion like the Michigan Public Service area residents to speak their minds to customers might want to chat about better to talk to people who decide insignificant to it. Commission. Speaking for customers those appointed to oversee Michigan telephone deregulation as well. Dereg how the mountain will be shaped and On the other hand, don't expect it collectively, and with the weight of utilities. The forums begin Sept. 15 ulation was supposed to be a benefit what the mountain will look like. to be accommodating either. It won't state government behind it, the PSC and will run through Oct. 5. Forums to consumers, and it has increased Mike Malott reports on the loeed smooth your path, no matter how is significant enough to get the moun to be held locally include one in Ponti- competition in some areas of tele implications of state and regional much you might deserve a break as a tain's attention. ac 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. at in the phone sen-ice, and it has broadened events. He can be reached by phone at result of your valiant effort. Rage Over the course of the coming council chambers of Pontiac City Hall, the services available. But customers (248) 349-1700 or by e-mail at: against the mountain all you like, it month, the PSC will hold a series of 450 E, Wide Track Drive, and in still have a lot of trouble with the [email protected] overwhelms Buy" One InMJas^ $r ;,t's the'iron iaw in the hews business: The jj.1 rlrl 1 in i i ill i My1 j^rf 1 ir""-rH m,t Ky the bad/'/ "/''//' .-V'•" • /''•.-•:-':• ;-\\: V . We saw a perfect example over the past week ': when the labor relations mess at the Detroit public schools made big news, while Wayne - County Deputy. Executive Mike Duggan's success in fixing up school buildings went largely unno CCM ticed. : Practice /: That's too bad, because Duggan and his team Jerseys //of volunteers deserve a big pat on the back for a /job well done. Back in May, David Adamany, the school sys- ; 'item's interim superintendent, tapped Duggan to • spearhead a program to repair and renovate PHIL POWER i8,000'shabby, neglected classrooms in the dis- •. trict. Pat Duggan. a successful lawyer and now a fed i /"Duggan has a long record for getting things eral judge, and Joan, who was Ed McNamara's done," said Adamany at the time, "and he gets spark plug while he was Livonia's mayor. He ; them done right." Widely regarded as Wayne went to the University of Michigan, became a vCountyExecutive Ed McNamara's house pit lawyer, got married, coached soccer. And he'con •bull, Duggan had a high profile in brokering the tinued the family tradition of working with .deat.tolnrild' two, stadiums in downtown Detroit McNamara when Ed got elected chief executive. jand in the county's $840 million agreement with For somebody who's politically ambitious - /Northwest Airlines to buildthe'm;w midfield ter- he'll run to succeed longtime Wayne County immalat Metropolitan Airport. • . Prosecutor John O'Hair next November - taking V : ButVctearfy, this job was not.going to be easy. on the Detroit school assignment/was a risk. •.'';.' •'• keaky>oo'fs, bathrooms without working toi- After all, voters in Detroit's often race-based pol .; leis,, brokpn windows, c re aky U oors ami fa Hen itics might resent a white guy from Livonia •']ceilings alihad contributed to the educational messing around with their schools, while doing /fjuTure of n 182,000'Student district where less. the job right wouldn't necessarily bring a lot of ithan one-third graduate after fonryears of,high additional votes from the Wayne County sub- /school. Years of nnaiKud.mismanagement bor- uvh/s.- '/.•..'• 'dering on the 'criminal cmmled with inicio-med- •'- "1 see a chanceio improve the deplorable con /i4Hrigby tke Detroit School Board, which coddled. ditions these kids have to go to school in every '.building contractors and custodial'stalY alike, day/* Duggan said when he/was appointed. "It's 'created chaos in the. management ofthe district's a personal thing with me." /263 biddings. ,. 4 . 1 don't know what's going to happen in the ;. But Duggan quickly/got to work, organized a<-' Detroit school imbroglio; when strong-willed.p'eo- /top-night team of vokintoei managers nnd'coqr- •' IA ple are trying to change n system that has taken vdinators, and called on contractors throughout : decades to collapse, the situation inevitably • the region. Niue.ty three huilojiigswith serious becomes very volatile. Nor do 1 know how the • Spoofing problems were repaired/ Lockers and * election for prosecutor will tin t> out. - •light• fixtures were 'put 'in. More than 10.000 But I do know that Mike Duggan has done his JneAv toilet* and bath roof fixtures were installed. job and, by all reports, done it well. '•Classroom doors were r*ptoced and walls paint- It's just too bad that piece of good news got ^./ '• overtaken by the bad. Hut that's life in the news :.;'••' <' And by the time the school year wnsready to business, folks. • ' aiai t and con trad negotiations between - - i'Adamany .rind' the Detroit Federation of Teachers 'Phil Power is chairman of HomcTown Commu jbroWdown, . Dnggan had completed the $80 mil-. nications Network Inc., the company that owns thin newspaper. He welcomes your comments,. •.'Hon job, on time and on budget. ' "I've known Mike Duggan. uow'-tO. since he either by voice mail at (734) 953-2047. Ext ISM), wasa.kid growing up iivl.ivnnia.Jlo is the son of or by cinai( at: ppowei<^ hom'ecximm. net A14(W) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 from page A6 ..Parkinson, Brian • Schaffer, N'chole Tsaprazis, Evan Parkinson, Erica Scherfer. Andy Turbiak. Elizabeth Parsons, Oevin Schilling, Matthew BY TONY BRUSCATO on the three-day. event. Fest site: Turblak, Emily STAFF WRITER Pastula. Molt/ . Schilling, Michael Turbiak, Kfistin "We want to keep it as low key Schmidtke. Nick [email protected] Scenic Kel Pearson, David Umphre'y, Luke as possible," said Lamar about Pearson, Eric Schm'U.Mary logg Park in Underwood, Mackenzie For 43 years, the Plymouth the additional monetary help. Pennington, Dana • Schmiti, Sarah downtown Perez, Rachel Schyltz. Andrew Underwood, Zachary Fall Festival has grown in size, "We don't want sponsors who ; Perez, Stephanie Schulz, Lyone • Valk.Merisa but still remains a hometown want to hang big banners, but Plymouth is Pesys.'Janina Sebastian, Christopher Vasko, Danielle celebration. instead thos6 who want to par the focus of Pesys, tomas Shaffer, Laura Velia. J. J. ticipate by helping to defray the Shaivcross, Cameron So, don't expect a lot of the Plymouth Peterson, Brian Vitaie, Kaitiyn changes for the 44th'annual costs." Picard, Andy Shawcross, Megan Vomastek. Benjamin Fall Festival, sieron, Julie Plisko, Atlle " Vomastek, Chuck event, which begins Friday.' And The festival board hired Sikora, Brigette set for Friday Piuta, Joey Vomastek. Michael that's by design, Streets Marketing of Northville, Quasern, Farhan Simon, Daron Vomastek, Sam "This year's event won't be which this year was able to through Sun Quasem, Mayesha Simons, Kelly Walker, Christopher secure $5,000 from Sprint, which Quashnie, Christopher Sirrior, David much different from previous day. Quashnle, Sara Sketton, Christa . Walker, Melissa years. We like to keep it pretty will also have a booth allowing Radian, Jacqueline Skyiacos, Andrea Walker, Nick much the same because it's a fair-goers to make free phone Radwan, Mark Smanvrood, Amber Walter. Nicholas proven formula," said Curtis calls. Radwan, Paul Smerrjon, Madeline . Waterbury. Jim Smith, Adam Lamar, president of the Ply '"If we bring in the marketing Rajt.Aten . Watferbury, Mark Smith, B"rian Rajt, Mark mouth Community Fall Festival firm next year, hopefully they'll Smith, Dana Weichbrodt, Ian Salts, Alt board of directors. "We want to be able to do a lot more for us," Smith, Rebecca Weiss. Jamie Ralls, Kelsey Snow, Kori Wells. Jessica keep the festival as local as pos added Lamar, Rayford, Carl St. Amour. Leo Wells. Philip T. sible without bringing in a lot of Of the entire budget, a majori Ray ford, Joe St., Ortge, Jeanne West, Ada Marie Rayford, Sharon outside activities." ty comes from participants who St, Onge, Julie Reed, Michelte Weydemeyer. Ethan That means the old favorites pay 25 percent of their monetary St. Qnge, Patrick Reld, Mackenzie Wickens, Megan Stackpoole, Alan will be back: the Kiwanis Club take during the event to the fes Reid, Samantha Wieczorek. Jessica Stagg, Brianna pancake breakfast, the Rotary tival committee, Lamar is hoping Richards', Andrew Stagg, Courtney Wilk. Genevieve that with additional sponsor Richards, Blake Wilkes. Kate Club chicken barbecue, the Pol St a yb, Andy ish Centennial Dancers, plus a ships, those groups will be able Richards, Sydney Stein, Elizabeth Wiikes. Meggie Rtgglo. Roxanne Stein, Evelyn Wilson. Nicholas larger variety of kids' entertain to keep a higher percentage of Sr.ur PHOTO Riggio, Vanessa Stephens, Jamie Winlher, Mary Elizabeth ment and attractions. their gaips. BY PAII HI"RSCKMAN:V Roberts, Amber Stern, Gabrielle Wittbracht, Marie'L. Because much of the festival's Roberts, Ashley • "The Fall Festival has always Stoner, Abby Wcodcox. Rbbby been a way for the community to financial well-being is.dependent Roberts. Kate Sturdy. Elizabeth Worley, Scot! ' Roberts, Megan Swantick, Gavin get together after the kids were on a percentage of money taken paid off the bill and this year are expected to attract nearly Roberts, Zach Sweda, Kallie Wozniak. Anthony back in school," said Lamar. "It's in by organizations from their starting from scratch." 100,000 people over the three- Romanczuk, Ashley Swoboda, Eric WozhiaX. Rebecca a family-oriented event with a booths, weather is a big factor in In reality, the largest contribu day run. '•''••• Romatowsk', Elizabeth Tatro. Amanda Wir, Anna theme like 'Let's have a picnic'". determining if the festival walks Rosketly, Chris Taylor, Bethany Wynn. Jessica tor to the festival is the City of "You don't see this type of Ross, Anthony Taylor, Nathan Yacktey, Christopher While Lamar wants to keep away debt'freei Plymouth, which Lamar notes thing anywhere else in the Rouse, Ethan Taylor, Susanna Yarnevtch. Alexandra the Fall Festival a local event, "If it rains, we lose quite a bit gives $8,600 in services to the Detroit area," said Lamar. "Any Rouse. Theresa Thompson, Elise Yates, Amelia the board of directors has hired a of money," admitted Lamar. festival. However, the festival's one who comes and visits always Route, Adam Thuriow, Delanie Yates. Beth Ruemenapp, Chris Tierney. Allison marketing firm to bring in spon "Three years ago, we had a largest bill also comes from the remembers it. So, if you get Riremenapp, Dan Tierney, Katie York. Joshua sors to help foot some of the $12,000 deficit. However, after city, in the range of $14,000. them here the first time, they'll Russo. Theresa Tierney, Megan Zaremba. Bobby $50,000 it costs each year to put working with the city, we finally This year's Fall Festival is come back." Ryan, Sean Timson, Laura Zarras. Lindsey Ryckman. Caitey Tirrtson, Mandi Zarras. Rebecca Rykfarsyk. Alexander Timson, Sarah Zel.enka. Christopher Ryktarsyk, 8radley Tiseo, Dominic Ziemba. Xy Saferian, Victoria'Anne Tokarz, Alex Zinn, Emily Tomasic. Karyn Salah, Megan Zukowski. Ben Sanchez, Marc TomassJ, Laura Zukowski. Ian Sarnov/sky, Alexia Kate Totzkay, Nicole Zukcvski, Rachel Schaffer, Kevin Westland woman wins cash You're going to love Late Friday afternoon, Sept. 3, tone" ended. While retaining its WWWW, 106.7 FM, changed its call letters, the station's new "tone" and welcomed Alice to moniker will be Alice 106.7, fea Detroit. Westland resident turing rock hits from the 1970s Andrea Agge won $25,000 for through 1990s our cable TV... being the first caller "after the CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF YEAR XXIV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND SUBMISSION OF THfi GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT or your back! (July 1,1998 - June 30, 1999) The City of.Westland will.be holding two (2) public hearings on the status of its Year XXIV Community Development Block Grant and HOME program. The first is Thursday, September 16, 1999, at the City of Westland Community Development Citizen's Advisory Committee at 7:00 pm at the .'Db'ilsey Community- Center.vOuj %'ecdnd.•ls-'the, Monday, September 20/-19.¾). . meeting-of-the \Ve's.tlarid;CKy'$(iVftciN^ 3'66Dl; •Ford:R«a3^ iVsatlan'd.^flch^igi^ ^ftVsomitch "1 get more channels receive programs'for the fiscal "period Brjdirtg- Jane 3(¼ iS99f AlV-inferesfed persons, especially LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS, SENIOR ' for my money." CITIZENS, COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND easier tanse" •UivmP!TtF .'•'••' MSHDA HOME funds $8,046 • ". $62,065 p'mrtU TOTAL HOME EXPENDITURES • $422,320 *AI1 financial daln is subject to finnl reconciliation and audit adjustments.' Coll Now! Total prog'raniincdmo (Hehabilitntion Revolving J.ortn Fund) for Year XXIV is $205,9()9. 1-888-325-8093 Ifi conjunction with, reviewing the progress of Year XXIV Community 24 h«ur* a day, 7 day* a week Development Block Grand and HOME Programs, tho- City will be submit ting i|»Aiiiiu«l (JinnU-o IVifoiiViarice Ik-port to the Department of Housing and Urban Development which will be available for review and coimnont during the period September 14,1999, through September 29, 199'Ji, (15 day "If faiftf H*KA jit'vt dni'ifiti»HS;?.t» trt,-ic 5The ©bserirer INSIDE: Bridal Registry PageBS Page 1, Section B ^•\:-§M0 Mason. Editor 734-963-2131, smnson@oe,homecomm.net M i ontoe, web; http.y/obseryor-eccentrlc.com Thursday. Septembfli $, i90ft COMMON SENSORS JACQUE MARTIN-DOWNS Tae-bo Teaching kids lessons of responsibility n the newspaper the other day, a letter to the editor suggested that I more and more people initially lack good judgment, then foist the blame onto others. The example described in the letter was this: It seems that a woman got sucked into online gambling and charged a $70,000 debt to her credit card. Now, she is suing the credit card company for "aiding and abetting illegal Inter Working out: Physical fitness instructor net gambling and making lots of Tracey Weber (photo at right) puts her stu money off of it." " dents through a workout during her tae-bo I, too, was privy to a situation that class at Gold's got me wondering: doesn't anyone see what they are doing? Gym hi Can While on vacation in British Colum ton. Among the bia, I had the good fortune to visit the exercise craze's sparkling city of Victoria. followers are We took a tour of the city on one of Erin Lindsey the stately double-decker buses and (top photo, enjoyed the running commentary from left) and about the city from our driver. He gave us an opportunity mid-trip, Joyce Segedi. to stop and watch a school of seals Charlene Mer- sunbathing at a marina (of all places I, cado (photo at and kindly asked us to make sure we left) is serious limited our visit to 20 minutes, so about exercis that he could continue the tour. ing and won't "If you aren't here in 20 minutes," work out on he exclaimed, "I will assume that you Mondays so want to stay she can be a • When until the next bus comes part of Weber's teaching our around." class. children After enjoying these the playful lessons or •;'..:. 'seals, we ••...'" . returned to the. responsible bus. only to ty, a great encounter an way to not irate woman, fee! guilty climbing about the aboard. To any- ? ohe.,'\yho would on anew . STAFF PHOTOS BY PAI'I; Hfp.50TD.iAN>.-' ^mes»ups lisam,bliy is to think of "shouted," "The. them as gifts last bus left BV STEPHAME AWELYN CASOLA • Beginners might-concentrate .'more on balancing, being .a "new" way to workoiit:;Butwhether it's a fad - me here, just STAFF WRITER and getting the routine right, rather than incorporat or mainstays at the gym, he said the. important-'thing to your child. because I was [email protected]€.c6mm.net ing hand weights:or using'a.step — which adds to the to remember is fhat tae-bo" encourages people to • Rescuing— one minute — Ir-acey-Weber- t^lks-aboul.tae-bo .as.if.it .A^reJLb_e.-. workout. 1:. ..-.-—----•• ';•...••• • workout-- -.- --- late getting most-addictive aerobic workout to hit health "The big challenge is coordination;" said Weber. ' '"There is nothing more important than your" them pro health," said Balteff. vides them back to the clubs in years. , "Week by week, you see people get better." bus!" Judging from those who attend, she maybe right; She holds a pre-class to teach the proper'way to Charlene Mercado takes exercising-seriously. She said she Won't work on Mondays, so she can make it with an out, And to add "Once people come, they're totally addicted," said kick and punch before students begin the class. to Weber's class. and it's likely insult to injury, Weber of the well-attended class she teaches at Gold's Seeing a difference '"I jive in Redford, and I come all the way out here," her family Gym in Canton. they may John Drabek of Canton said he saw the difference she said. members had A professional fitness instructor and personal train tae-bo made within the first few weeks of his work The tae-bo class is different from other aerobics- repeat it the gall to leave er, Weber has been working in the field of health and out. Four months ago he joined Weber's class and has based exercises because of the way it incorporates all again. on the bus with fitness for 22 years. She knows a good thing when she already noticed Weight loss and improvement in his muscle groups. It also teaches coordination and bal out her. sees one, and now offers her own version of tae-bo by incorporating interval training. The class meets Mon general well-being. ance, using techniques like front kicks and back :My suspicion days at 6;30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. "I can't believe the difference.in my weight," said kicks. Weber said it's a iow impact workout thars was that her habit of tardiness.had "I do more than the tae.-bb you see on TV," said Drabek, who attends twice.a week. "Most guys think safer, than aerobics which require jarring movements worn thin with the family, and they Weber, who's taught aerobics for the past 15 years. it's for girls. It's not." ,or jumping that can bo hard on the joints. decided that this time they would let By switching between the kickboxing techniques asso Gregory Balteff, manager of the gym and Westland Cindy Fella calls it "a great i\Y: over body workout." the consequence fall naturally. ciated with tae-bo and resistance training, Weber has resident, said he enjoys tae-bo and agreed it-isn't just •Thochallenge is -.making it tl ough the class," she I could just hear them chuckling to created-a varied workout for her students. for women. He said there is a cultural bias that links quipped. "('Weber! us really good at making it kind of themselves as their bus pulled away: . "It burns a ton of calories," she said. "We do abs women to aerobics and men to weight training:. His creative." "Maybe that'll show her.";'; and legs. I created this on my own." solution? Balteff tells gym members to "just do it." Part of the job But probably it wouldn't. She saw ... The workout is just as beneficial for beginners as it "Tae-bo incorporates all the muscle groups hi a. nothing irresponsible in her actions. is for those who joined the class when she opened it synchronization," he said. "There's a very low, low That's all part of the job as far as Weber is con- After all, she was only one minute. • last year, she said. -Students can work at their own impact on the body." -late. ;'•'.''. pace. Balteff said tae-bo's popularity is attributed to : As we see all too often, bad behay- "~~~ '" ~ Please see TAE-BO, B2 ' tor is rationalized by the doer and blame put elsewhere,' When teaching bur children these lessons or responsibility, a great way to not feel guilty about the "mess-ups" is to think of them as gifts to your child; Rescuing them provides them By <.HKATHE'K NEEDHAM ding. A blue image of a cjmis tent was laundered, or cleaned, before perfor with an put, and it's Hkoly they may STAFF WRiTKK '•••;; printed above the words, "A clown wed mances. "We still believe, in the ethics of repeat it again. When lion and Sue Kaidynski of ding." clowning very strongly," Hon said. His When Sain forgot his lunch and Westland were married in 1991, they : That's right. The Kardynskis. who .motto when entertaining at adult par prepared for their nuptials much like inet. while downing around at a clown called mom; at .Work to say, "You for ties is "Be seen, not obscene." When the any other couple - with some differ camp in Wisconsin, wei'e married as got to remind me to take my lunch party attendants ibarn his .routine Is ences. clowns in .California. A few members of and now I don't have it," au on-the- . clean, they're relieved, .he added. She wore something blue, something the wedding party also dressed as ball mom shrugs her shoulders and 'We get a kit of favorable-comments," red, something yellow and something clowns. says, "Sorry you forgbt it. I'll bet you he added. green. She spent a good deal of time -.But good clowning around, they say, .won't forget it next time." 'The Kardynskis assume different making sine her makeup and hair is no laughing matter. As.owners of . Gobf-upshre the gift of change. persnnns when they're clowning. Kon's looked right ... the grease paint was "Clown Antics," an -Internet clown sup favorite is "Snudek." a Polish word for iiiattcd down with powder and her ply store and terichers of a "Be a Jacque Martin-Downs is iht coordi a mischievous troublemaker. Snudek is bright red hair fell into place nicely. Clpwn: An Introduction," they know natorof the tfomily tfesntirce Center a whito-facd clown - The train on her dress chugged around what it takes to be a good clown -and • inWefittandandhaa a private coun Sue's favorite is."Soomi," a name'-she in a little circle. how to avoid being the clown (hat lifted from a Native American friend,. seling practice. If you.have a question His baggy, multicolored trousers frightens people. Their class is offered Sooini is an "Auguste"'clown with a or comment, write, her at the Observer w e r.e c I a a n ed and wrinkle- free .His through the Livonia Public Schools' pink face. ali l Newspapers, 36251'School'eraft, Livo oversized shoes were all laced'up. and community education department.' Funny folks: Amo/n,' '»"" 'i $ «' Kttrdvn.- It might he surprising to learn that nia •: \J '•. • B2(WQ) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1999, Clowns from page Bl IS chapter ' iloVyns as a little girl. UI was petrified of clowns," she When the Ezra Parker Chap the Continental Congress in sional music fraternity for said.."I was really afraid." Clo\vhs, clowns ter of the national Society of the Washington, D.C., in 1998 and women, the Pontehartrain Alum . And when she saw her hus Daughters of the American revo 1999. nae Chapter in the Detroit area and the editor of Alumnae Notes band-to-be after lie applied his and more clowns lution meets on Friday, Sept. 10* A native of Sylvania, 'Ohio,- she Judy Culler will be there. for Pan Pipes, the national mag white-face paint, she admits she received her bachelor of music Here isi a: sampling of The Redford Township resi and master of music degrees azine of Sigma Alpha Iota. wondered "What am I doing?" -•. some of the different types dent is serving as regent of the from the University of Michigan. Married, she and her husband But she overcame her fears and , of clowns; chapter which meets at noon at She taught orchestra, general David have two sons, Kevin and tied the knot. • White face has two the First Presbyterian Church, music, vocal music and mathe Kurt, and two granddaughters, The fear of clowns, the Kar- types; the "neat," with tiny 529 Hendrie at Sixth Street in matics in the South Redford, Jaclyn and Katelyn. dynskis say, comes from "bad" : features and "grotesque," Royal Oak, Highland Park, Troy and Livo Joining Culler" as chapter offi clowns ruining the art for all Syith larger features and a. The first meeting of the season nia schools district until her cers for 1999-2000 are Marcia clowns. They describe these false nose; /-/-//¾^ •.;•'•• •:..:', will be a sandwich luncheon- The retirement in 1994. Cramer as first vice-regent, clowns as being "Halloween" • : • "Augusts" clown's have •'. program will focus on "Storybook Culler also Was a conductor Diane Segel as second vice- clowns who frighten children. pink-; or peach-colored faces • Quilts;".: •';.. with the Livonia Youth Sympho regent, Daphne Cushman as Many adults are afraid of clowns . \yith whitej emphasizing: Culler joined the chapter in ny from 1977 to 1982 and with chaplain, Marjean Schneider as us well. \ the/eye and mouth area, 1991. She has served as Ameri the Metropolitan Youth String recording secretary, Jean Wright The Kardyjiskis have taught lliey also wear false rioses. can history chairman for two Orchestra from 1982 to 1988 and as recording secretary, Joan their clown class for six years. ; * ^Tra^p^ <>r ^hobo;V years and first vice-regent for taught the violin, viola, cello, Balogh as treasurer, Oneida They've given diplomas to 187 clowns can be either triie; four years. She's attended sever string bass and piano privately. Stevens as financial secretary, Judy Culler Evada Brown as registrar, Lois down-students at a 93 percent hoboes; with torn, tattered al state conferences and state A deacon and member of the Lance as historian, Lois Ellis as success vate. . clothing or "dowh-on-their- Awards Days and currently handbell and adult choirs at St. Judy Culler at (3.KM '$33-4-147 or tuck" hoboes'''who look,a& serves as piano player for those Paul's Presbyterian Churfch in librarian and Mary Lou For the "Final exam," students Marcia Cramer at (248) 26fi- though th^y/might haye. events. ..,'••-..•' Livonia, she is a member of the Williams as director. must get into full clown gear and been a:Wall Street; exec,u> She also has been a delegate to Sigma Alpha lota, the profes For more information, call 3916. perform in public. The Kardyn- tiyq. Both usually wear sadv skis say that for some clown expressions and have .5,. hopefuls, this test is far more o'clock shadowi. : f; frightening than any.paper one. • Character clowns can Tae-bo from page Bl One student who did well be doctors, nurses or "Key-. through the whole class didn't stone Kops." ;• : cemed. coordinated." Erin Lindsey of Canton has confidence. By learning the kick- show for her final, She later,said "My job as an instructor is to So what keeps people coming been doing tae-bo regularly for boxing style and technique, she she had stage fright but'Wanted. keep people progressing," said back to class? six months. She began at home feels more able to defend herself if she Were ever in a dangerous to take the class again.. tion clowning provides.. Weber. Weber said she believes it's the using workout tapes but now situation. The Kardynskig say being real; "I like to be entertained by . Her students, like Mercado, way the workout makes you feel. attends the class.at Gold's Gym. working clowns gives them credi "I've seen a lot of cardiovascu "Make it a part of your life," people," he said, adding he gets a said she's more than an instruc "It's an exhilarating way to bility when teaching. The stu tor, she's a motivator. expand your heart rate and your lar improvement," she said She said Weber. kick /Rut of people \vhen they fall dents also benefit by having both "It's not as easy as, it looks," cardiovascular (fitness)," said noticed physical results more Classes at Gold's Gym (ill up for his tricks. teachers of both sexes. Mercado said. "We learn new Weber. "It makes your heart quickly than she did with step quickly, so call (734) 459-0020 !,, ;'They get a male and female Surprisingly, some of the most things every week." stronger and when your heart's aerobics, she said. reserve a spot . The cost is $8 pi-r class and is open to the public. point of view," Sue said. successful clowns the Kardyn Drabek called Weber a "dream strong, your body runs a lot more But Lindsey also mentioned skis have known are actually instructor" who "really gets you efficiently." that the exercise has boosted her Packages are available. Learning the basics introverts.' During the class, students "It's surprising how many learn the basics of makeup, cos-, quiet, shy people we have taking CRAFTS CALENDAR t.ume and, most important, how the class,".Ron said. Their trans Listings for the Crafts Calendar Crafters are needed for a craft ST. VALENTINE to act like a clown. Students are formation, he added, can be 425-4421. should be submitted in writing show and bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications are being accepted also required to outfit them remarkable. DELTA KAPPA QAM MA and mailed to 36251 School Crafters are needed for the 13th Nov. 13 at Good Shepherd for Redford St. Valentine Parent selves - which can be done for "All of a sudden, for the first craft, Livonia 48150, faxed to annual Delta Kappa Gamma Reformed Church, Wayne at Teacher's Club's eighth annual under $100, Sue said. time in their life, they let their (734) 591-7279 or e-mailed to juried show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. Hunter roads, Westland. Table holiday Crafts Shoppe Nov. 20 at But some aspects of clowning inner self out," he said. at [email protected]. 23 at West Middle School, 44.401 space is available - $20 for a 5- the school, 25800 Dow. Redford can't be taught. In the beginning, people tend ST.DAM1AN Sheldon Road, Plymouth. A sin foot round table or $25 for an 8- For an application or more infor 'You need to have a little bit of to hide behind their makeup, Crafters are needed for St. gle space is $70 with table rental foot-long table. For an applica mation, call (3131 255-0054 or caring and compassion for peo Sue said. Damian Parish's fall arts and available and electricity free of tion, call Ray or Jackie Gagnon (313)255-6825. ple," she said. "You have to know "Later, in the class, they're no crafts show. The show will be 9 charge. Call (734) 453-5145 for at (734) 722-7225. when they're afraid and back off. LIVONIA FRANKLIN longer hiding," she said. a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the more information. You need maturity." church, 30055 Joy, Westland. SS. SIMON AND JUDE The Livonia Franklin High Clowning provides a rush that For more information, call (734) UVONIA CHURCHILL The Mother Cabrini Guild of Ss. School Patriots Club will have keeps the Kardynskis coming For information about the Kar 421-6130. The Livonia Churchill High Simon and Jude Church will its fall craft show 10 a.m. to i dynskis' clown class, contact the School PTSA is accepting appli back time after time. ST. THEODORE have its arts and crafts boutique p.m. Nov. 20 at the high school. community education depart cations for its eighth annual fall "If you're performing and see a St. Theodore Catholic Church is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 at the 31000 Joy; Livonia. Space is still ment for the Livonia Public craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. little sparkle in a child's eye, it's looking for crafters for its annual church* 32500 Palmer, West- available for the juried show. l v 23 at the school, 8900 New- a high," Sue said. Tt s really a Schools at (734) 523-9277. For craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. land. There also will be a free which will feature more than great feeling. You can't get that more information about Clown 16 in the Parish Social Hall, burgh, Livonia. Admission is $1. raffle every hour, snack fobd, 180 crafters. The fee is $50 a 10-. from drugs, and you can't get Antics, visit the Web site at www. 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland. 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The Kroaer Co. of Michigan Powerflpw Engineering, Ino; University of Michigan Employment* & Training Designs. Inc. Village Oreeh - - . '... .•;. ..'... English Gardens . takealde Building Maintenance . Providence Hospital A Medical Center* . Entecn Personnel S<*rvlcfts Livonia Marriott Prudential individual Financial Service* Visiting Nurse Association of SE Michigan Expre*« Pftraormet S^rvic-os .-.'•;. I .bid & Taylor OC Inspection Services . Virginia Tile '':'.'.', Waste Men*gement Federal Reserve Bank M«»a Mutual/Begiey Orgartttatlon Bapubllc Bancorp Mortgage • Next Job Fair-March 29, 2000! The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 *B3 WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS Christensen- Gorecki-Nicles Nagy-Grabow Westover Len and Judy Gorecki of West- Zoltan and Penney Nagy of land announce the engagement Wendy K. Westover and Canton announce the engage Daniel L. Christensen were mar of their daughter, Jennifer ment of their daughter> Lora ried at the First United Marie, to Karl and Frederick Kristen, to James Louis Grabow, Methodist Ghurchjn Farming- Nicies, the son of Fred and Linda the son of Eldon and Carol ton Hills. The Rev. Wayne T. Nicies of North Muskegon. Grabow of Alpena. Lange officiated. The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad The bride-to-be is a 1991 grad The bride is the daughter of uate of John Glenn High School uate of Lutheran High School in David and Glenda Westover of and a 1998 graduate of the Uni West land, a 1995 graduate of Farmington Hills, formerly of versity of Michigan School of Calvin College with a bachelor's Livonia. The groom is the son of Nursing. She is employed as a degree and a 1997 graduate of Donald and Karol Christensen of registered nurse at the Universi Wayne State University with a Howell. ty of Michigan Medical Center. master's degree in social work. The bride is a 1994 graduate of Her fianc6 is a 1989 graduate She is employed as a therapist at Livonia Churchill High School of North Muskegon High School, Wedgwood Christian Youth and and a 1998 graduate of the Uni a 1993 graduate of Hope College Family Services in Grand versity of Michigan with a bach and a 1997 graduate of the Uni Rapids. elor of science degree in industri versity of Michigan Medical Arbor. Her fiance' is a 1.990 graduate of Alpena High School and a al engineering. She is employed neering. He is employed as a sys School. He is currently complet A November wedding is as a management engineer at ing his pediatric residency at planned at St. Mary Catholic 1995 graduate of Central Michi by Heart of West Michigan Unit tems engineer at Dynalogic gan University. He will receive ed Way William Beaumont Hospital in Engineering Inc. in Walled Lake. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Church in Wayne. Royal Oak. his master's degree in social An October wedding is The couple received guests, at.a work in April from Grand Valley planned at Grace Lutheran The groom is a 199-1 graduate reception at the Novi Hilton State University. lie is employed Church in Grand Rapids. of Howell High School and a Hotel before leaving on a Demarest- 1998 graduate of the University Caribbean cruise. They are mak Logerquist of Michigan with a bachelor of ing their home in Farmington Kinney-McMurdie science degree in computer engi- Hills. Sharon and Michael McGee of Garden City and William Kelly Suzanne McMurdie and Demarest of Brighton announce Jeffrey Kinney were married Browning-McFall the engagement of their daugh June 26 at the First Congrega ter, Renee, to Kevin Logerquist, Michael Wayne Browning and tional Church of Wayne. The the son of Kenneth and Donna Jennifer Leigh McFall were mar Rev. Ed Wellingham officiated. Logerquist of Ann Arbor. ried June 5 at Henry Ford The bride is "the daughter of Estate in Dearborn bv the Rev. The bride-to-be is a graduate Barbara McMurdie of Westland. Debbie Hatt. of Eastern Michigan University The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kinney, also of West- The bride is the daughter of with a bachelor of science degree land. Carl and Sally McFall of Ply in computer-aided design. She is. mouth. The groom is the son of employed at Borg Warner Auto The bride is "a 1997 graduate of Andy and Rita Browning of Can motive in Livonia as a tool John Glenn High School. She is ton. design engineer. employed at Garden Citv Hospi tal. The bride is a graduate of the Her france is also a graduate of a software engineer. The groom is a 1994 graduate University of Michigan-Dearborn Eastern Michigan University An October wedding is of John Glenn High School. He is with a bachelor of arts degree. with a bachelor of science degree planned at the Henry Ford employed by the Ford Motor Co. She is employed at Gerard in computer-aided design. He is Thomas in Southfield. . employed at Autodesk in Novi as Estate-Fairlane in Dearborn The bride asked Amy Kinney to serve as her maid of honor, The groom is attending East as ushers. with Shannon Ferguson and The couple received guests at a ern Michigan University where The groom asked Brandon Mort of Farmington Hills. Amanda Vance as bridesmaids. reception at the Hawthorne Val he pursuing a bachelor of science Browning to serve as his best Weidenbach-Mort The bride is a graduate of The groom asked Toby Vance ley Country Club before leaving degree in secondary education. man with Brian Munie, Jeff Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weiden- Ladywood High School and to serve as his best man, with on a honeymoon trip to northern He is employed at Kroger as a Lotarski, Brian Czerwinski and bach of Northville announce the Madonna University with a Keith Kilburn and Greg Gierke Michigan and Mackinac Island. co-manager. Dave Schavilon as groomsmen. engagement of their daughter, bachelor of science degree. She i.s as groomsmen and David Allan They are making their home in The bride asked Kristen The couple received guests at a employed by Ameritech. Carpenter Jr. and Alan Mitchell Garden Citv. McFall to serve as.her maid of Susan Lynn, to Eric James Mort, reception at Joy Manor. Follow Her fiance is a graduate of honor with Shelly Munie, Missy the son of Mr. and Mrs. James ing a cruise of the eastern. Farmington High School. He is Lopez and Xiki Vericker as Caribbean, the couple is residing employed by Mort Sign Co. bridesmaids. in Canton. A September wedding i.s planned at Our Lady of Victory Read Taste on Sunday Church in Northville. contractor. :--^---¾¾^^ • Neff-Ramm The groom attended Ohio Lisa Katherine Ramin of Gar State University. He is employed den City and William Martin as a construction engineer with Neff of Putin-Bay, Ohio, were Sprint PCS. married July 25 in Tahoe Beach The bride ask Sandie Trebil- Park in Tahoe City, Calif., by cock to serve as her honor atten Beverly BedarcL The bride is the daughter of dant. Richard Trebilcock and Walter and Angeline Ramm of Nathan York served as the Ypsilanti. The groom is the son groom's attendants. of Thelma Neff of Upperville, The couple received guests at Va., the late Allen Neff and the Chamber's Landing in Lake late and Elizabeth Neff. Tahoe before leaving on a honey The bride is a 198.1 graduate of moon trip to Bodega Bay, Calif. Garden City High School. She is They are making their home in employed as a site acquisition Garden Citv. Farmingtort Gymnastics Center, Cont. .MV.' "30?M (v:.^-.• Aeiot-csSept '13 Staff 5ep| \i P Kerwan T--Tn '. £.":J P M.'-x.'..:>.,^:;i'a •;' Sept 14 •• "«^^ TTH ?-V\•yj rP'M tii'' sitp'SLuii;'Sterj'SculC.. '• . ;'bepSec!.1> •.!••4 . ••••iir.Af'S.-.r . _3 "ta A t> 'w:.'i r,:.'.:'irip3r: Sart •. IS ' Stall 1 day per-wk$48 2d3ys.$62...Un.ij"rriited.SV8 iuv/eeks S'4.1 '- -9 3'5'AW iScii-P! S'Tci6 Sept l.S-V.^.-^:-e«x.T: . "' $10 00 rental fee-v/id tie ehargea forvthe step, classes : ; •Barj';'siti^aS2Qape'>:ri!!a'. , ' -i- . ". , '. M'W" 5.55 P ^,-^-.^^^^-^. 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For on the first Sunday of each Marquette House assisted month at the league hall, TOWN HALL information, call Jo John living facility, 36000 Cam son, (734) 522-3918. on Wayne Road two blocks Mayor Robert Thomas has pus Drive, Westland, seeks south of Ford. Cost is $5 for scheduled his next Town volunteers to spend time PERRINSVILLE members and $7 for non- Hall meeting for 7 p.m. with residents to provide The historic Perrinsville members. The meal Thursday, Sept. 9, at the an activity or a one-on-one one-room school opens to includes beer, beverages, Willow Creek Apartments visit. Call Peggy in the the public 1-4 p.m. on the dancing to Big Band music clubhouse, 1673 Fairwood, activities department, last Sunday of each month and door prizes. Call (7341 off of Newburgh near Mar* (734)326-6537. through September. People 728-5010. quette. are welcome to come and Residents may take their ANGEL CARE visit the renovated 1856 WORK REFERRAL concerns or comments to Angel Care, a volunteer schoolhouse at Warren and Information Center Inc. the mayor and his adminis organization, is looking for Cowan roads, west of Mer refers workers to elderly tration during the forum. volunteers to sew, crochet, riman in Westland. people who need help. The knit, etc. blankets and program is for people inter StARUTERS burial gowns to donate to WESTLAND MUSEUM ested in providing trans . A Star-liters' dance will-be local hospitals for infants The Westland Historical portation, yardwork, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, who die. Contact Mary Pio- Museum is open 1-4 p.m. housework, etc. Workers Sept. 10, at the Northwest ntek for patterns and infor Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne can specify the type of work YWCA, 25940 W. Grand mation, (313)534-6496. Road, between Marquette they are willing to do ami River, at Beech Daly, Red- and Cherry Hill. Call (734) the communities they want ford. The grand reopening VETERAN'S HAVEN 326-1110. Veteran's Haven operates a to work in. Call (734 V 422- will feature ballroom danc FRIENDS MEET 1052. ing to live bands. Singles car, boat, camper and real estate donation program. Friends of the Westland DYER CENTER and married couples are Historical Museum meets 7 welcome. The. $5 admission Donations are tax- The Wayne-Westland deductible. For informa p.m. on the second Tues School District's Dyer includes refreshments. For days of January, March, information, call Betty, tion, call (734) 728-0527. Shining: Students at St. Damian School in Westland came back to Senior Adult Center has May, July, September and activities Monday through (734)422-2887. a brighter school and a brighter future. The new lighting and November at the Westland updated electrical supply installed over the summer have Thursday at the center, on RAILROADIANA Meeting House, 37091 Marquette between Wayne Those interested can buy SCHOOLS improved school quality. The school updated the electrical supply Marquette, between New and Newburgh roads. Mon and swap toys arid trains SCHOLARSHIP to accommodate classroom computers. More than $100,000 was burgh and Wayne roads. days, Senior Chorus at -1:30 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, APPLICATIONS spent on renovation^ including Call President Jim p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, crafts Sept. 26, at Sts. Simon and Applications for the Franklin at (734) 721-0136. and needlework at 9:30 in'.each classroom,Many donated time} talent an Everyone is welcome. Jude Church, 32500 Wayne-Westland Junior tance. School started Aug. 25. a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen Palmer, Westland. For Miss Scholarship program Band, 10 a.m;, bingo at 1 table registration, call are available at the admin p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Norm at (734) 595-8327 5- istrative offices of John younger pupils attend UTILE LAMBS will resume Sept. 22. For FOR SENIORS arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a 11 p.m. Preregistered Glenn and Wayne Memori Hawaiian dance exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays, Little Lambs Preschool, on information on participat HEARING CHECKS tables are $12, tables at al high schools. The pro \)ther pupils on Mondays Farmington Road south of ing or volunteering, call class will be 1 p.m. every the door, if available, are gram is open to high school Every third Tuesday of Wednesday in Hall A of the and Wednesdays. A Friday West Chicago in Livonia, is Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) each month, a representa $20. Admission is $2 per seniors who live in Wayne enrichment class is also accepting registration for 722-3660. Senior Resources Depart person, $4 per family. or Westland or attend tive from Personalized ment (Friendship Centeri. available. The preschool is the school year. Classes ADULT LITERACY Hearing Care of Westland ROAD RALLY Wayne-Westland schools. at 1421 S. Venoy, West- meet Monday-Wednesday- 1119 Newburgh., Instructor The Junior Miss program An Adult Literacy program will check and clean hear is Kammo Oris. Sign up at Mothers Against Drunk land. Call (734) 728-3559. Friday afternoons and is being offered free at the ing aids free from 2-3 p.m. Driving's Wayne County awards the scholarships, Tuesday-Thursday morn the front desk or call 1734 > which are raised by dona GARDEN CITY CO-OP Salvation Army Wayne- by appointment only. Call 722-7632. Chapter will hold its sec The Garden City Co-op ings for 3- to. 5-year-olds. Westland Corps Communi (734) 722-7632 for more ond annual Road Rally tions from local businesses. Little Lambs is a nonprofit, Criteria are scholastic nursery has openings for ty Center starting Sept. 22. information. 2:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. preschool classes for ages nondiscriminatory Volunteers are being 26, starting at Hawthorne record, presence and com preschool. Call (248) 471- TEA, FASHION posure, judge's interview, 18 months through 4 years. sought who are interested Presbyterian Village West- CLUBS IN Valley Country Club, 7300 Tots class meets on 2077. in tutoring children and Merriman, between War physical fitness and talent. land will present a vintage Finalists advance to the Wednesday mornings, and GARFIELD CO-OP adults 4-5:30 p.m. Wednes clothing fashion show and ACTION ren Road and Hines Drive 3- and 4-year-olds meet Garfield Cooperative days and Thursdays. For WESTLAND ROTARY in Westland. Price is $40 Michigan Junior Miss pro tea 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. gram for additional schol Mondays and Thursdays. Preschool offers programs Adult Literacy enrollment 12, at 32001 Cherry Hill, The Westland Rotary Club per couple for the "Not Parental involvement is for children 18 months to 5 or additional information, meets 12:15 p.m. Thurs Your Average Road Rally arships. Stephanie Mead, a Westland. Reservations are 1998 finalist, and Courtney required, Call Kelli at (734) years. It is at Cass Elemen call Leau'Rette Douglas, required; call (734) 728- days at Joy Manor, 28999 Fund-raiser." An auction 513-7708. tary, 34633 Munger, south (734) 722-3660. Joy, east of Middlebelt in will be held at the end. All Cagnon, a 1999 finalist, 5222. both successfully competed of Six Mile and west of MOM'S MORNING OUT Westland. proceeds will support ST. MEL PRESCHOOL DINNER AND SHOW at the state level and par St. Mel Preschool, 7506 Farmington Road in Livo Children, ages newborn to , Wayne County MADD. For nia. Call (734) 462-0135. A trip to dinner and the SWEETADELINES information, call (734) 721- ticipated at the America's Inkster Road, north of. . 6, and their mothers are play "Titanic" is scheduled The County Connection 8181.' Junior Miss program in . Warren Avenue in Dear BUILDING BLOCKS invited to a Mom's Morning for Thursday, Sept. 23. Chorus of Sweet Adelines Mobile, Ala- born He^hts,- has morning Building Blocks PreschooL . Out 9-11:30 a.m. every .; Internationai is looking for For information, contact ..- •Cost is $85. Arrive at the arid afternobn classes for in Faith Lutheran Church, Thursday at Newburg. . Friendship Center at 4 women who love to sing. Pat- Hprmah^.^P WaynP both 3- and 4-year-olds. 30000 Five Mile, between TTnit^H VrrthnVUfit;Chnr>h' - Tho grntip gingft sx rnnhnlln p.inM eat at Thi'ccDrQthcrj AT THE —r~ Lawn and Garden Center Registration has begun. . ••" Middlebelt arid Merriman on Ann Arbor Trail Restaurantat 5 p.m., music in barbershop style. LIBRARY on Wayne Road, or call Call (313) 274-6270. in Livonia, has morning between Wayne and New arrive at Detroit Opera Rehearsals are 7 p.m. (734)721^5220. : - .; YWCA READINESS and afternoon classes for 3-; burgh,: Livonia. Children ..- House at 7:30 pm. Play Tuesdays at UAW Local FRIENDS OF LIBRARY The YWCA of. Western . an'd 4-year-olds. A - are grouped together by' : 89S-at^7S-Textile,-Ypsi- The Friends of the AVilliam SUBURBAN CHILDREN'S st HOOKED September ... 'reading, 'ritihg and 'rithmetic. the concept of consolidated an annual eelebratjon with rural schools should take where dragging of heavy feet to the ON HISTORY It means three They used whatever books thoy schools, rural communities speeches, songs, and tree plant circumstances precluded flush school." This was part of a phi things are cer could obtain, whether McGuf- began offering additional sub ing. toilets. losophy that maintained school tain. The weath fe/s Readers, the Bible, hymnals jects. Ideas of sanitation were some Proper heating and good venti should be for the students and er is mild - a or even an atlas! However, plans were also what different from today. It was lation, seen in terms of cubic not the subject. perfect transi devised for this to occur within considered a healthful practice space and natural circulation for As we carry on our own. multi- tion between hot Paying teachers the one-room school. Plans to separate the boys' and girls' fresh, outdoor air, likewise drew faceted debates about quality summer and glo Teachers' salaries were figured included traveling libraries and cloakrooms. There was also fre attention. Tinted or papered education and reforms, maybe rious autumn. a little differently. Women teach manual training for the boys. quently a girls' door and a boys' walls, plaster casts to decorate we should bo slow to pat our Kids are back in ers were, of course, paid less Less attention was given to door to enter the building. the room, framed copies of the selves oh our 21st century backs. school with-their than men. So how much might a domestic skills for girls. These Two decades into this century, masters, plants, books and an The technology may have VIRGINIA shiny new woman be paid? In 1827¾ records activities were not carried on in two e d 11 c a t i 0 n a 1. r e f 0 r m e r s' aquarium, if possible, were rec changed, but there's nothing new PARKER school supplies. show that Mary Barber was paid separate rooms, but in alcoves argued that "modern" one-room ommended. about the basic issues. And it's time the annual salary of $32 to teach set apart for those purposes. schools should have toilets that All this was to give a homey, Historian and author Virginia to renew our at Hough vSchool in Canton. Additionally, the school gar were as sanitary as in well- yet scholastic feel to these hum Bailey Parker has a bachelor's debates about how to improve Often, contracts stipulated den, a concept with its roots in equipped city schools. Tlu-ir ble environments, which some degree in history and a master's our educational system. that the teacher would board antiquity, was revived and provocative chapter, "Outhouses considered a "temple of learn degree in historic preservation. We tend to think that educa 'round, which meant she would encouraged. Arbor Day became Made Decent/ outlined steps ing." It would encourage "less •She lues in Cardan Ton nsltip. tion was easier - some would say live at the students' homes for better - in the days of the one- two-week intervals. ? room schoolhouse. Certainly, it Pity the poor teacher who was was more straightfonvard since at the mercy of a lousy cook. teachers only worried about Zonta stages 'Fashion with a Flair! Worse, privacy was minimal, teaching the "3 R's," right? Well, and accommodations often let's see. included sharing the children's The Zonta Club of Northwest Smile!: Pat Si-nce one-room schools were beds. Wayne County Area is teaming Harris (left) located in rural and other isolat Imagine the lawsuits that up with Parisian at Laurel Park ed areas across the United Place to sponsor "Fashion with a is working would bring today! with April States, they housed whatever There were reformers, both Flair!" students were available, architectural and educational. The luncheon and fall fashion Wilkin s, whether three or 60! Some tackled international com show will be Saturday, Sept. 25, Parisian Men and women who taught in parisons, which, interestingly, at the Marriott Hotel Banquet director of these Schools often had only an extended to teacher salaries. Facility at Laurel Park. The fes public rela eighth grade education. With so Authors of a 1918 book about tivities begin at 11 a^m., with little training, they faced a tions and reforming rural education lunch served at 11.30 a.m., fol formidable task, teaching chil special decried the practice of teachers lowed by informal modeling. dren of mixed ages, especially receiving lower pay in the Unit There also will be door prizes, events, on when female teachers were often ed States than Europe. goodie bags and discounts at the Zonta younger and smaller than the Parisian. Tickets cost $30 There were reformers much Club of strapping, teenage, farm boys (includes a $10 donation). They before that, however, and some Northwest they taught. can be ordered by calling (734) raised environmental issues. As Mid-19th century one-room 420-2923. Wayne• early as 1832, one schoolmaster schoolhouses took many forms Pat Harris is chairing the Area's annu won an award from the Ameri besides the gabled, oblong struc fashion show fund-raiser, with al ''Fashion can Institute of Instruction for tures that immediately come to the help of Evelyn Shuput, Eve his innovative concepts regard with a mind. Some were octagons. Some lyn Mundy, Mary Bowersock and ing modifications in furniture Flair!" were highly stylized and ornate. Mary Jo Plante. and windows, provision of educa STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HA»U v However, as the population Zonta International is a ser tional equipment and allowance moved west across the prairies, vice organization of executive local organizations, such as the In addition to the fashion for fresh air and recess space. projects. these simple schools were fre .women dedicated to world peace, Women's Resource Center at show, the organization's other International projects include quently canvas tents, shed-roof Expanding curriculum providing community service and Schoolcraft College, the Wayne fund raising project is its annua!. scholarships for women. Mem-. tarpaper shanties, dug outs, and improving the status of women County Homeless Shelter. sale of Koi-zt- Nuts Products, Early in the 1880s. educators hers also invest time, talent, and sod houses. world-wide. Seedlings Braille Bonks for Chil available for delivery in'early energy in women's development, T began an earnest effort to N o wonder, then, that teachers The Zonta Club of Northwest dren, and (Ireenmead Historical November. All of the proceeds health, education and cultural improve and expand the curricu often had to scramble to teach Wayne County helps support Village in Livonia are tisi-d for the various service needs. that simple 3-R curriculum of lum. They referred to it as "the new education." 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Call for the flexible course, times and convenient locations in your area and enroll today' •There is a 1W ffHortooUarxJ nytortM Frf Mail Copy To: OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS • 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICH VICULIN (734) 953-2069 FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES. PLEASE CALL MICHELLE SHERIDAN/JEAN ETHERINGTON (734) 953-2160.THE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH TRINITY 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor 734-525-3664 Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor PRESBYTERIAN HSWARD Sunday School 10:00 A.M. — Two locations to serve you — CHURCH LIVONIA A CANTON Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. 14175 Farmington Rd. B 46001 Warren Road "1999"TrInlty's Evening Worship .6:00 P.M. 40000 Six Mile Road (N. of 1-96) mOSf (West of Canlon Center) Year of Prayer Wed. Family Hour 7:15 P.M. Sunday Worship 8:30 am & • . SLmday Worship 9:30 am Countdown "Just west of t-275" INDEPENDENT BAPTIST' 11:00 am • Sunday School 10:45 am to "2000" r= Northvllle, Ml September 12th Sunday School 9:45 am '• W (734)414-7422 fcff (734)522-6830 Visit our Web Site at htip-J/www.ccaa edu'-lcmcos 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 248-374-7400 YOUTH AWANA CLUBS 11-00 a.m...... Dr. Richard Freeman 5 Miles Y/. of Snekton Rd. Dr. James N. McQu/re, Pastor Prom M-14 take Gottlredson Rd South 6:00 p.m. Dr. Richard Freeman OR RICHARD FREEMAN Worship Services, ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 734-459-9550 Sunday School PASTOR "A CWrch That's Concerned About People" 20805 Middlebelt ..™H8HA-J«\^^v Risen Christ Lutheran Or. VVm. C. Moore - Pastor farmington Hills, Mich. 46250 Ann Arbor Road 8:30,10:00,11:30 A.M. 0 M.ie West of Sheldon) 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service WORSHIP SERVICES Plymouth • 453-5252 Contemporary Service 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, MI Saturday Evening 6 p.m. Worship Service 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Lifeline Contemporary Service 8:50-9:45 A.M. NEW HOPE tCciMcrn Mkhliin A*t. fr Yin Born Rd ) SuncUy Morning 9:15 am. 8ib!eCI«s i Sunday School 10.30 Pastor David Martin 11:00 Traditional Service Evening Service BAPTIST (734)728-2180 Hugh McMartin, Lav Minister Pailor |ohn \V. Meyer • 474-0675 SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED Nursery Provided Sunday School 9:30 J.fM. Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 am. St. Michael Lutheran Church & School 8:00-9:30 a.m; Wcilncvtlay Praise Service 6:00 p:m. Sunday School for All Ages Wednesday Children. Youth (r Aduli Bible Study 7:00 -8:oo p.m. HOSANNA-TABOR 'aj.Htsr.r.jn Rd . >V;;r<" corner 4875S Warren Rd.. Carton. Michigan 48187 Sunday School 4 Bbt* CUUM Fof AJ Age* S-.45 asn- K>1 Rulh II,!!:r..K1,.0. Aw. ivr Pi.C* 451-0444 Suod*yWor»hipS«vfc« \'l . , I , n±r \i . b.j I c i! hnp M » » It n^t i\ T l' «11 fr rtti l *V • R£V. RICHARD A PERfETTO «JO»rrv4li«3«ja Paitof J«r»»Mofl Weekday Masses Pastor Erie Stertxvm Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday • 430 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Lola Park ST, ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHURCHES OF m~—\ 16360Hubbard Road Ev, Lutheran I • ) Livonia, Michigan «154 THENAZARENjE; Mt. Hope Church & School 421.8451 ; congregational Church :.l47»rSntoch*fledkxdTv,p. JO 350 Stfcooicraft uvoriia • 7j4-a?5-?290' Mon-Fn.9:30 A.M. , .'..Hoty Euchaast PLYMOUTH CHURCH (Between Mlddteaelti Merrlman). 313^532-8655 Wednesday.6;00 P.M...... Diioer 4 Classes CHRISTADELPHIANS Saturday SOP P.M.- ..'.:... .Hoty Eucharist'. OF THE NAZARENE SUMMER HOURS: Worship Services 8:30410:00 a.m. Sunday Memorial Service 10:00 A.M. Thursday 7:30 p.m. . Sunday 7:45 4*10 AM.'.... .Hof-y Eucharist 45*51 W AJVI Urtot H»*3 • (JUHSS-154S 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10.00 A.M. Chrisian Educationtot a i ages Sunday School 11:30. A.M. Sunday School-9:45 AM. • Grade K L^.ru 8 Sunday Worship - 11 00 AM ' . KunerfdriMBibtt . : Sunday ^¾f niog • Nursery'Care A/a^oie. Bible Class -Wednesdays 7:30 P.M. •The Church You've Always Longed For. Phone (or Ervoitmeril lhfo -. - Sunday Evening - 6:00.P.M The Rev. Robert Ctapp, Hector . i*nry; iVrvS ci imnAy ^.ip A, (^ 36516 Parkdale, Livonia" Fam.ly Night - V/ed: 7:00 PM 42G-7C10 -Mf v- ••'fpnni.r r^n i^j pppu. .^ ^.r^ - CHRISTIAN SCIENCE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN £VANC|UCAi mWcHJNAMERJCA v COVENANT First Church of Christ,-Scientist, Plymouth FAITH COVENANTCHURCH : 11MW. Arm Arbor Trail PI) meuih; Ml 14 Mile Rind jrvcl Owlie, r'irmin^ton Kills Sunday Sei\ ice Ul: V) JOV •'..•••• Suryliy Stlx.it 1(^. 3U am. Timothy Lutheran Church (248)661-9i91 WW. E\ tiling TrsiinvMi) Merlin..: 7;Vlj\rii.. 8620 Wayne RrJ.. . ReiJinj* Rctoi -'4 jS S HJJYC)', H^nviuifi -. / • Sunday Worship MwAy-FrKfj) lIKJIi m. - 5^>p m (Between Ann Arbor TraH & Joy Road) Sariir.by Wl-iOira. - 2-fXlp.m » Tb.;r*.Ly ".yji/n. UvbnlV* 427*2290 10:00 A.M. (Summer) CUrencevIllfr United Methodist Rev. .CarlaThompson Powell, Pastor Child Cart frcu,.'rJ'fir jll SttlMi ST. MATTHEW'S 453-1676 ' * iOJOO Middlctxil R<1 • Lhi.nlj 9:00 a.m. Sunday Schoot {all ages) Summer-Sunday School for children UNITED METHODIST J74S141 . 10:00 a.m. Family Worship (Nursery Avail.) through Grade 6 30900 S-x f.'-'e Rd. (B«t. M*rrtoan & Mijtf*tx>':) Sc>. Jrafl Love '' • " http:\\ww%v.tImothy!ivonia.cotTt Auiviuts for ill i^rs * \XW«sdiy> sr 11:15 A.M. Adult Study Classes r Sunday School 9 AM UjrtiryPiOt-vied* A?2-6033 . : ' •'' Office Hrs. 9-S NARDIN PARK UNITED METHQPIST CHURCH, 29887 Wcsl Eleven Mile Road Just West of Mfddlcbelt "Building HeMy families..." Brightmoor Tabernacle 248-476-8860 : Fatniinglon Hills . 8:30 a.m, - CASUAI Worship (0;0O A.m..' TraditionalAVorshlp Assemblies of Cod * Carvln C, Ratz, Pastor Contemporary Worship • L>yn?jii!c Youth S. Children's Programs , V 265» Franklin M,Southed, Ml ' 1-696.&Telegraph • Wtuof.Hoijday'jnn «2^8/352-6200 Saturday -6:30 p.m.- . • Adult EdOcAtion • : 8:45 Family Sunday School Hour • Vtyrjnesdi)'.7;00 prrt "Firmly Nighf .'.. " ' . Summer Sunday Worship • Ch)Id-Ore Provided at 8:30 fr 10:00 a.m. ;'*'• TAITCXV t> .fXvn K'^^p, F^v, Toc,>« Arrv^&cn 10:00 AM -Pastor Calvin £ Rate Church School at 10 a.m.-..'. The Name of the Game, par-z 1 of series "Game Plan' -Cnji™.:^ COrinSiCrt FirstUnltwljMethofdttt Chiucli R*v. K«thl« ^^ttttt^ttmm^em m^mmmmm ^^m J 1 The Observer & Eccentric]THURSDAY, SEPTEM.BBR 9, 1999 *B7 u I RELIGIOUS NEWS Listings for the Religious News 18, at the Howell Nature Cen on the church grounds, 35475 For more information, call the DePoy at (248) 473-5449. - Newburg Night Out at New- should be submitted In writing ter, 1005 Triangle, Howell. The Five Mile, Livonia. Remarried Ministries at (248) CARAVAN liurg United Methodist Church no later than noon Friday for the Rev. Norm Nawrbcki will be the The fest will begin the 374-5912. will run Thursday, Sept, 16-11, next Thursday's issue. They can The Plymouth Church of the speaker for "Simplicity and the church's fall program and will BEDFORD CLERGY Naxarene is offering Caravan, a. at the church 36500 Ann Arbor be mailed to 36251 Schoolcraft, Spirit of Joy." The cost is $137 feature basketball, volleyball, Trail, Livonia. Dinner will be Livonia 48150, or by fax at The Redford Clergy Associa scouting program sponsored by per person. For more informa video games, ping pong, street tion Will have its quarterly meet the Church of the Nazarene, 7-8- .available 5:30-6 p.m. for a cost of, (734) 591-7279. For more infor tion, call Single Place Ministries hockey, pony rides and tricycle $3 for adults and $2 for children mation, call (734) 953-2131. ing Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Presby p.m. Wednesdays at the church, at (248) 349-0911. races 5-6 p.m. The cookout will terian Village Redford, 17383 45801 Ann Arbor Road. 10 years and under. '. . > SUCCESS SEMINAR FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL be at 6 p.m., with a Ministries Garfield, off Six Mile Road. The Caravan is for youths age four Educational programs are at Men, have you been thinking St. Matthew Lutheran Church Fair planned for 6:30 p.m. in the meeting will be held in the Pat through sixth grade. Youth do 6:30 p.m. and include Noah's that there's got to be more to life will have a Friendship Festival church lobby. The main event terson area, ul" Corridor. Lunch activities with adult guides to Ark for preschoolers-second than this? Are you under pres 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, will be Christian comedian will be served at 12:30 p.m,, fol achieve spiritual, mental, physi graders, quilting, The First Mil sure? Do you often h&ve the lin Sept. 12, at the church, 5885 David Dean of Indianapolis per^ lowed by the meeting. For reser* cal and social development in a lennium and Parenting with •* gering feeling that something Venoy, Westland. There will be forming at 7 p.m. vations, call Alexandra at (313) relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Love and Logic. just isn't right? food, fun, games and entertain For niore information about 541-6487. Those in grades lr6 earn badges Musical opportunities include The Success that Matters sem ment. Craft tables are available the free fest, call the church at BIBLE STUDY in such areas as camping, cook Cherub Choir for children enter I inar might bf^vhat you're look at $15 each. For more informa (734)464-6722. . ing, physical fitness, Bible read tion, call the church at (734) 425- The First Church of the ing kindergarten in 1999 or ing for. The seminar will be GUEST SPEAKER ing, crafts, first aid and personal 2000, Children's Choir for first ~ offered at 7 p.m, Friday, Sept.. 0260. Nazarene will have a Ladies' David Ring of Franklin, Tenn., evening Bible study at 7 p.m. care. and second graders, Choristers 10, and 8 a.m.. to noon Saturday, YARD SALE will present powerful testimony Children age four through for third'Sixth graders., Youth Sept. 11, at Ward Presbyterian Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 14.. The Westland V.P. Church will of how the love of Jesus Christ The study, a part of the Creative, kindergartnera are in a Caravan Choir for seventh-12th graders. r Church, 40000 W. Six Mile, have a yard sale 10 a.m. to 4 transformed him from "a cere group called Benson's Buddies Drama opportunities include Northville. Living series, will focus on the i p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the bral palsy victim into a cerebral Book of Acts. There is a $15 reg where activities and learning youth drama for seventh- 12th J The seminar costs $30 and corner of Wayne and Hunter palsy victor" when he speaks at Bible verses are offered in a fun graders and children's drama-for * includes a continental breakfast istration and materials fee for roads, across from the Big Boy 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Cal first-semester materials. First and exciting way. third-sixth graders. = • at 7 a.m. For more information, Restaurant. vary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy, For more information, call the call the church at (248) 374- Church of the Nazarene is at For more information about SCHOOL TWE Canton. For more information, 21260 Haggerty, Northville. For church at (734) 453-1525. the programs, call the church i 7400. call the church at (734) 455- Preschoolers through adults more information, call Judy NEWBURG NIGHT OUT office at (734) 422-0149. | YOUTH RALLY will start their fall series of Sun 0022. I The Rev. Jimmy Lawson of day School and Bible classes TAI CHI CUSSES Community Free Will Baptist Sunday, Sept. 12, at Christ Our The Taoist Tai Chi Society, a Church in Westland will hold a Savior Lutheran Church, Canton nonprofit charitable organization youth rally at 7 p.m. Saturday, campus. Classes for all ages are is starting beginner tai chi class One Weekend -Two Shows Sept. 11, at the church, 33031 10:45-11 a.m. A light Bible es at three locations, starting Cherry Hill, between Wayne and breakfast in the Friendship Hall Monday, Sept. 13. » Venoy roads. will be held before the education Classes will met 7-8 p.m. Mon COMPUTER AND ANTIQUE AND Jimmy Mitchell will be the fea hour. days and Wednesdays at New- tured guest speaker. Mitchell is Worship services are at 9:30 burg United Methodist Church, youth pastor at the Sophia Bap a.m. Sundays at the church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, TECHNOLOGY SHOW COLLECTIBLE SHOW tist Church in Beckley, W. Va., 46001 Warren Road, west of and St. Paul United Methodist where he is a police officer. Canton Center Road. Church, 165 E. Square Lake ADULT DANCE • First graders through adults RoadrBloomfield Hills, and 7-8 SEPTEMBER 10-1M2 I SEPTEMBER 10-11-12 St. Theodore Parish will have a will have numerous opportuni p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at FRI 12-9 • SAT 10-8 • SUN 10-6 FRI 12-9 • SAT 10-8 • SUN 10-6 pre-Family Fun Day Dance 7-11 ties to study the Bible when they Nardin Park United Methodist p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the attend Midweek School at Christ Church, 29887 11 Mile, Farm church, 8200 N. Wayne Road, Our Savior, Livonia campus, ington Hills, SAVE UP TO 70% YESTERDAY'S TREASURES, Westland. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 15. • Jeff Smith will teach tai chi ON SOFTWARE, HARDWARE Tickets cost $10 per person and Classes are 6:30-8 p.m. , classes 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, ANTIQUES, NOSTALGIA includes beer, setups and snacks. The curriculum for grades 1-6 beginning Sept. 20, in the Fel AND ACCESSORIES SELECT COLLECTIBLES, Food will be available at a nomi will be based on the Old and lowship Hall of Nativity United COMPUTERS, GAMES, CD'S, nal cost. Music will be by the New Testaments of the Bible Church of Christ, 9435 Henry MONITORS, BOOKS & MORE! AND VINTAGE ITEMS Sunrise Band, featuring "Elvis and confirmation classes for sev Ruff, Livonia.The class costs $20 the King" live impersonation enth-eighth graders will be held. for six weeks and there is a limit nscEHDiHG floor show. There also will be a Additional study opportunities of 20 people per session. For NEW & USED 50/50 raffle. will be offered for both youth and more information or to sign up, OLD & RARE BOOKS, VICTORIAN Tickets are available at the adults, including "Finding Joy," call parish nurse Ida Reifsnyder PRODUCTS! 180 PERIOD..FURNITURE, PATTERN GLASS. parish office or at the door. For "Isaiah" and "I Have Good News at (734) 421-5406. BUY! TRADE! SELL! for You." TABLES BOOKS, TOYS , PORCELAIN, MOVIE more information, call (734) 425- REMARRIED MINISTRIES Worship services are 8:30 and ADMISSION ONLY ITEMS, CHINA, POTTERY. PRIMITIVES 4421; The Remarried Ministries of $24» PER CARLOAD! SINGLE PLACE 11 a.m. Sundays at Christ Our Ward Presbyterian Church will AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Members of Single Place Min Savior's Livonia campus, 14175 offer an informal drop-in support FRIDAY IS SET-UP DAY FRIDAY IS SET-UP DAY. istries of the First Presbyterian Farmington Road, north of 1-9.6. group for those struggling with Not all Dealers Participate NOT ALL DEALERS PARTICIPATE Church of Northville will have For more information for Sunday the issues of being a blended its fall street dance 8-11 p.m. School, Bible studies and Mid family, Saturday, Sept. 11 on Church week School, call the office at The group, hosted by the Rev. Street in downtown Northville. (734)522-6830. Paul Klough, will meet 7-8:30 The cost is $5 in advance and $6 FAMILY FEST '99 p.m. the second Tuesday of the at the door. Anyone may attend Memorial month, beginning Sept. 14, in Single Place also will have a fall Church of Christ's first Family Room.C309 of the church, 40000 retreat Friday-Sunday, Sept. 16- Fest 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 12, W. 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And more chafi ® INSIDE: College soccer, C5 Outdoor calendar, C6 L/W Page 1, SectionC Brad Emons, Editor: 734-953-23,23, [email protected]»not on the web: http;//observer.eccpiuric,qom Thursday, Septombor $, 1999 OBSERVER GIRLS SWIMMING SPORTS win SCENE Collegiate soccer notes Rockets turn back feisty Wayne, 44-34 •Siena Heights University junior forward Nicole Tobin (Livonia Steven son) scored five goals and added an GIRLS HOOPS assist last week for the Saints en route to .--Wolverine-Hoo.si.er Athletic BY RICHARD L. SHOOK Conference women's soccer player-of- STAFF WRITER the week honors. Wayne Memorial presented a chal Katy fiallantlne Jessica Makowskl She had all' three goals in the lenge. Westland John Glenn met it. Stevenson Steve/tsbn Saints' 3-2 victory over Findlay (Ohio) John Glenn repulsed a third-quarter and the game-tying goal in a 1-1 threat by Wayne on Tuesday night to deadlock with Green Mountain (Vt.). take a 44-34 victory in the second game •University of Detroit Mercy senior of the girls high school basketball for defender Matt Quinter (Stevenson) each team. Both are now 1-1. earned All-Tournament honors last "Our kids played hard," new Coach weekend at the Bowling Green State Wayne Woodard of host Wayne said. University. Soccer Classic. "They fought all the way. And when The Titans (1-2) opened their sea they got it down to 34-30 in the third son with a 5-0 loss to Oakland Uni quarter, it could have gone either way. versity, but rebounded to beat "With a break here or there, we could DePaul, 4-3, before losing to Western have been right there. Kentucky, 3-1. "But they're a good team. They lost •Lizz Sz.krybalo (Livonia Churchill) that first game to (state-ranked) leads the University of Missouri-Rolla Belleville.. . . They're big, strong and Lady Miners (2-1) in scoring with 11 well-coached." BY BRAD EFMONS points. Szkrybalo had four goals in John Glenn took a 10-9 first quarter SPORTS WRITER two assists in Saturday's 11-0 route of lead and ran it out to 27-17 by half- bemonsS'oe.homecomm.rtet Southwest Baptist. time, at which time Wayne could have Bolstered by a strong returning •Andrea Galindo (Churchill) had come apart like a thin stuffed pita. nucleus and a promising fresh both goals in Central Michigan's 4-2 The margin went up to 32-19 with man, class, Livonia Stevenson loss Sunday to Oakland University. .3:45 left in the third quarter when the girls swim coach Greg Phill can't Arine Fedrigo (Stevenson) assisted on Zebras stirred up the home crowd. ' be but optimistic about the^ the second goal for CMU (2-1-1), . Feisty Sheila Honeycutt converted a upromir fast break layup off a steal by Amy That comes despite the fact the «g, ^as fouled and made the add- Spartans dropped their season Women's Suburban golf on free throw to shave the deficit to 10. opener Tuesday against Grosse Carolyn Benninger (Northville) shot Failing-made another steal and drove Pointe North. (See statistical an 83 (Sept. 3) to captured the first in for a layup with 2:29 to play to slice summary.) flight low gross honors at the the deficit to 32-24. The Spartans, who will be gun Women's Suburban Golf Association Samantha Crews steadied John ning for their ninth straight stop at Fellows Creek. Glenn with two free throws 12 seconds Western Lakes Activities Associa Diane Wazney (Dearborn) was run later and .the teams then traded tion title, should be well stocked ner-up with a 91. turnovers and missed shots until again in 1999. First flight low net went to Mary Christina Gaines made two free throws "If sve keep working like we are Allen (Wayne) with a 74. Jan Anteiau with 55 seconds to plav, making it 34- right now, it will be a good year," (Brighton) was second with a 76. 26. said Phill, now in his 14th year. In the second flight, Mary Gene Crystal Harris stole the ball and "We have' some good returnees Stefanac (Dearborn) carded a 96 to went down the floor to make a layup and some nice freshmen." capture low gross. Gloria Hudson and Honeycutt did the same to reduce Phill's 74-member squad should (Southfield) was second with a 102. the margin to 34-30 entering the final be able to absorb the loss of first- Mary Ann Kraft (Dearborn Heights) eight minutes of play. team All-Observer freestyler captured low ne with a 67, edging Pat "Wayne did a great job of hanging Julie Kern, who took fourth at the Wilson (Dearborn Heights) by one around," Coach Joel Lloyd of the Rock state meet in the 500. freestyle stroke. ets said. "They made a little run at the (5:00.82) and won both the 200- end of the third quarter. and 500 freestyle events at the . WLAAmeet. ''And in their gym, with a decent Parent-Child golf outing crowd, things could have swung in Phill.will also miss league plac ••' The Milford Police Athletic League their favor." er Meghan Lesnau and 50 freestyle and relay standout will be staging a parent-child golf out But Samantha Crews and her sopho ing Sunday, Oct. 10 at Mystic Creek Marti McKenzie (second-team more sister Stephanie scored four AU-Area) to. gr'aduatipn. Golf Course (inside Camp Dearborn). points apiece and keyed a strong Divisions include 10-, 12-, 14-, 16- defense that helped John Glenn However, two first-team All- Area picks return. and-under, along with 17-and-oyer. outscore Wayne 10-4 in the final quar Jessica. Makowski, a .senior, The cost is $45 per person (includes ter.- 1ft hoop's, cart, buffet lunch and tro-. •>va'5'the AVLAA chaiuji in. the 1.00 Samantha Crews ended;with a game- fioCjtjlUaudjjualbd a bust time'ot phies to'the top two teams in-eacn high lGpoints, 12 coming in the middle : division). ' • •'"•' 55; 14. In the" 50- freestyle she fin---;'- two periods, while Stephanie Crews ished undefeated in dual m.eets- . For more information, call Rick had 10. Sarah Pack scored eight and Sharpe at (248) 684-1322.. STtff PilOIOfil TOM HWA\ and wasTUni>er.-up in tlie WJiAA Lacey Catarino six. .. • v.. -with a personal best of 25.11. .. Harris paced Wayne Memorial with Crews-ing: Westland John Glenn's Stephanie Crews takes off on the fast'break with Wayne's Sheila Honeycutt in hot pursuit. Diver T^aty Ball antine.Aan,other!., Prep golf correction Please see GLENN VICTORIOUS, C2 sehipr; fi»Ashued eighth in tli-e! state with 330 point's and was; Jeremy Fendelet, who shot a i-ovec -second in the WLAA (379.2Q). She .37, should have been identified as led Observeriand:,^^^110^0^-: medalist in Westland John Glenn's to investigate six-dive total of 256.75 points. 203-212 boys golf victory Sept. 2 over Another talented returnee is" Wayne Memorial at Fellows Greek setiiof Katie Clark,'_avseco.nd-teanr (Sunday,Sept. Sedition). BY BRAD EMONS squeaked by Dearborn, 136. while RU fell to All-Obseryei: choice who qualified . SPOUTS WRITER GRID PREDICTIONS Dearborn tdsel Ford. 42-21. in five events at the state meet. - [email protected] -. Clafencevllio (2-0, 2-0) at Hamtramck (1-1,1- Youth baseball tryout: 1). 7:30 p.m.: This is a key game in the Metro Clark took 10th in the100 buK; ts That's more like it! Hills Harrison. 35-12, PICKS: Central may be Conference. .The-Trojans, led by sophomore run terfly at state meet (1:00.12) and/ •T.ryouts for a Livonia 12-and- .., Both of your Observerland grid prog- bigger, but Stevenson is too quick.-. ning back Tim Shaw, who has 336 yards in two waS WLAA champ in the same; under Little Caesars travel base/ball ndsticators, who have yet to disagree Westland Glenn (2-0, 0-0) at N. Farmtngton games, "will face an outstanding running back in event. She also finished second in club will be from 2*4 -p-.m. Sunday, on a pick after two weeks of the season, (1-1, 0-0): The Rockets proved they have more Hanitramck's Aaron Brock, who rushed for the -league- in the .200 IM Sept, 12 at Bicentennial Park (field got in the groove last week, correctly than one running back \vhen Dan Smitherman 2.093 yards last season and Mad 101 last week (2:16:44). Her season bests in pounded out 102 yards in seven carries to sup in a 21-14 win over Macomb Lutheran N'orth. No.5). ..- •'•":'••••.'.'.• ._•'•' choosing 14 of 15 winners. both events were 59.36 and- The team-will play 40 games during The only glitch Was Garden City's 19- port Eric Jones' 180 on 23 carries in a 30 & win Quarterback Stan Garhacz also tossed a couple 2:13.77, .respectively. the 2000 season '(mid-May through 1.4 victory over Mega Conference White over Livonia Churchill. North, a 45-14 loser last of TD passes in that one for the Cosmos-. PICKS: - Adding depth in the freestyle relay ~ midTJuly), 22 regular season games, Division favorite Allen Park, week to-Northvilte, will be a decided underdog. Keyworth Stadium's, new carpet is to PICKS: Rockets blast off in-the Lakes opener. Clarencevitle's liking. events is. second-team All-Observer plus three to four tournaments. \ So both now stand 25-7 on the year. selection Meghan Moceri. For more information, call Bob (The first week we finished 11-0^ but .-. Churchill'(1-1, 0-0) at F.H. Harrison (1-1, 0- FRIDAY GAMES 0), 7:30 p.m.: Don't forget Harrison is StiM the As a juitior, Moceri tookl2th in the; Ots6n at (734) 464-7930. that's understandable considering it state in the 500 freestyle (5:15.31) (all at 7 p.m. unless rioted) reigning Western Division and Western Lakes ':" •Tryouts for the 15-year-old Michi was the season opener.) Association champion. The Hawks, led by run and finished third and fourth in the Without alluding to any conspiracy gan Bulla Federation baseball tcani Ply. Canton (1-1, 0 0) at Llv. Franklin (1-1, 0- ning backs Kevin Woods and Lou Hadley. racked 500 and 200. freestyles/respectively, will be-frpm noon to 2:30.p.m. Sun theories, it's a safe bet that yours truly 0): It's the Western Division opener for .both up 300 yards on the ground last week agamst at the WLAAmeet. Her \VhM time day, Sept. 19 and 26 at Farmihgton andv the smiling Irishman (Dan teams. Franklin played well-for a half before suc Central. Churchill, who got a blocked field goal in the 200 was 2:01.54. High School,'located on 32000 Shi O'Meara) may have a few disagree cumbing to city rival Stevenson, while.Canton and interceptioo last week from Rob Wilson in a State qualifier Lindsay Doli.n, a awassee (between 10 Mile and Grand. ments this week. . v -was plagued by mistakes and penalties en route lopsided loss to Glenn, will'have to contain the junior, and league placers Elizabeth River); The tcn'iu will be comprised of Former Observer sports editor Doug to a 270 loss to formidable Fnrhiingt on. PICKS: Hawks' speed to mount any kind of upset.bid Hum, a junior who was'-^ixth In the, players with advanced baseball skills; Fiinke promises to appoint ah indepen Plip a coin; both go with the Patriots. PICKS: It's the.lla.vks off and running again. 100 hi'eaststrokc, and Jessica Koch, a born between Aug. 1, 19fl4 nhd Doc.. dent counsel and bring back Ken Starr Waynp (0-2, 0-1) at Monroe (1-1. 01); Give Farmihgton (1-1, 0-0) at Salom (0-2. 0-0), sophoinore, who was. seventh in the 7:30 p.m.:;The Falcons, who oulpamed-.Canton 31,1985.-: '-".; to investigate Week No. 3 (if the i>icks coach floy'd Carter the Zebras credit, they have 200 IM, both give Stevenson even remain the same). played both.Romulus arid Dearborn Fordson 354-185Mn total yards last week,-return to the For.more information, call coach same field where .they played on the previous more depth.- -.,.-. Anyway, here.is a capsule look at tough, before losing a pair of dose ones. They Eric Sains at(248) 647-5301. also missed captain Mike Shaw, a three-year week lookvng for more success. Salem's S.rjrt.iQf-.Anuinda--Polko\vski (.sprint this week's games, featuring three Starling lmem.ui who broke hrs leg in practice defense stood tough last week against e\pin ' fre.cstyles) also shows promise, while, Thursday night encounters due to Rosh {Aug. 30), but still gave .the Tractors fits before sive Western m a 17-3-defeat, Rut thr> Rocks junior'diver Michelle Cain pctfouncd; Tbmrriy Titan races Hasha'nah. . failing A3 G. Monroe, shackled by Saginaw'in .will need a lot more than their a nieagcr 18 wcllat last year's regional. Sopho •'.-• The annual Tommy Titan 5-kilome- the season opener, bimnce-d back fast week to yards on the ground..PICKS: Farniington makes more Stephanie Ciumiiihgs, y.hocan tor run \vill start at 10 a.m. Saturday THURSDAY'S GAMES beat Lincoln Park. 26 6, PICKS: Moivoe absorbs it two straighl'at Centennto! Fducattonai Cark also swiin in tlie. distance freestyle,' at Cass Bcntoit Park,'.located oh the shock, topples Wayne. - Rod. Thurston (1-1, 0-1) at Trenton (l-l, 1-0), IM aiul backstroke, will also score nines' Drive just south of Seven Mile Urth. Westland (0-2, Oi> at B.M. Cranbrook Garden Clly (2 0, 10) at Woodhaven (1-1, O 7:30 p.m.: Thurston, cdmihp, off a 27 12 loss ts> pyiiits lor the Spni tans. (1-1, 1-1), $ p.m.: The Waffiors. trying to 1): flic Cougars arc the talk of Observortnnd Gibraltar Carlson, needs a'victory lu sla-, afloat And if that's hot enjni^'h, two frosh* and Shejdon roads in Northville, in'the Mega ihur uv.c. the tagles'wiH have to . The entry fee is $5. T-shirts' are also squelch an llgame losing 'str.eak-'dating back right now after stunning Mega White favorite' men will have .in inimnlialo,impact,'.• to the start of the 1998 season, have produced Allen Park last week. Running back Mike contain Trenton (uunrng hnck Justin Ne-.vsQme. according to;Phill.. .'-.'' available for an additional $10 dona little otfense so far miflyy. Cranforook; an Sparksapixrars to i>'e o gotnl one. As foi Wood- who rambled for 177 yaruvm just 1! carries -'n .tiori." ' '•'.'.'"•' • •.upset" wiriheMhe opening week .'over "Hamtroniv. haven, tliey managed just.80 yards total offense last week's 206 victory over SoulhgoUr Andiv- Andrea Hum,'who swims out ot the Following tho open 5K event, the . ck, came bock do • Ihd.l.l t • M^W^^^WWyM^W*"^ **-'••,-•>, from page CI iyfw.w«i !•/• W^ta'iil i if •>,11*M'wiiii 4'\A School names are all these two had in common m Saturday at Redford's Hilbert Junior High. PREP FOOTBALL 10 points, Honeycutt scored eight and Oauwsa *w, Redford Catholic Central turned its non-league -They did a good job ui the fi»Mu*rt«r <» «*g»»* football game against London Cathoiic Central the ball out of Stephaa»«'» *****? t*9*™**-*8lto * into a laugher, winning 43-0 after enjoying a 31-0 for the Shamrocks was Matt Markowicz, who car a big girl, and for her statu** abe nm» the floor very halftime advantage. ried 36 yards for a touchdown. well. Plus she has court awarenw aad i* a good The Shamrocks scored six touchdowns, most Markowicz finished with 69 yards in six carries defensive back. She aa£cif»t*» **&* after long drives, and a 48*yaxd field goal just and Kava 64 yards in seven attempts. * While she waa hounded o» defeiwe, «hfi mere than before the half by junior Mike Sgroi, who made The Shamrocks had 15 first downs and 282 total repaid the favor by anticipating ***»*» «r lagging fouf of six extra-point attempts. yards, 233 on the ground. London CC finished with down low to disrupt the Zebra offenae. ^ Senior tailback John Kava had a pair of seven- five first downs and 41 total yards. "It's always disappointing wbea fw »•*, Woodard yard TD runs and quarterback John Hill threw Most of the second half was played with running said. "But hopefully thia wiU better prepare us for touchdown passes of six and nine yards to Kevin time as soon as CC took a 35-point lead. our league season. Entsminger and Matt Loridas, respectively. Junior Mark Willoughby had two interceptions "We saw some of our weakneaaea. We .threw the Hill, \vho didn't complete a pass in Week i, was and senior Charlie Rozum l'i sacks to lead the ball away on passes too many time*. We're giving six for 12 for 49 yards. defense. away five or six inches at some position and it's Reserve runningback Chris Davis scored on his Rozum led with 4 •* tackles, Chris Gonzales had tough for us to practiceagainat that because we're all only carry, which covered 72 yards. Also scoring four. basically the same size. "We have some drills that we do to simulate this, but it's not the same." Warriors searcking for offense to break skid Wayne did not do well at the foul line, making only 6-of-22. John Glenn hit &-of-10 in the first half, 17-of- Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett got The Warriors opened their season Aug. 28 with a 33 for the game. The Rockets missed 11 free throws three touchdowns Saturday from Charles Loewe to 26-16 loss to visiting Wyandotte Mount Carmel. in the final quarter. hand host Lutheran High Westland its 11th Mount Carmel, a cooperative team, this year •*I told our girls we might have made more field straight football defeat dating back to the 198*8 with Soutbgate Aquinas, erased a 16-14 third goals they they did," Woodard said. season, 46-0. quarter deficit with a pair of touchdowns in the John Glenn started out scoring eight of the game's The Warriors, off to an 0-2 start in 1999, were decisive fourth quarter. firat 10 points before Wayne closed the first quarter outgained by Liggett in total yardage, 307-99. Chris Gruse scored the go-ahead TD on a 6-yard on a 7-2 run. The Zebras didn't hit their first field The Knights, who improved to 2-0 overall and 2- run. Bryan Gfabowski's 5-yard TD run put it flTArr PHOTO B? TOM HAWLEY goal of the second quarter until there was 4:11 to' 0 in the Metro Conference, led 32-0 at intermis 'away.,' play and only made two field goals in the period, sion: Mt. Carmel outgained the Warriors in total Under duress; Wayne's Amy Paling "We had a couple of girls step up," Lloyd said/ "It Loewe had scoring runs of 48 and 44 yards» He offense, 272-28. is check by John Glenn's Lacey was a good game to win. also returned an interception 55 yards for a score. After a scoreless opening quarter, Mt. Carmel Catarino. "That first win.... it's tough until you get it. Tt's Liggett's Mark Brammer booted five extra points scored on Dave Cerda's 3-yard TD run followed by good to know in your mind that you can do that." and had. a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter. Alan Pamiter's two-point pass to Cerda. Charlie Hoeft (13 for 43) and Josh Mbldenhauer Gruse added a 9-yard scoring run in the third (seven for 35) were Lutheran Westland's leading quarter to make it 14-0, but Lutheran Westland rushers on the day. stormed back on Hoeft's 81-yard kickoff return and Moldenhauer and Kevin Packard were the War Glenn's 10-yard scoring run. Jake Nuoffer convert Franklin rallies past Cougars riors' leading tacklers'with seven apiece. Richard ed both two-point plays on a pair of 3-yard runs. Wilson, Andrew McLaughlin and Brett.Braun each Glenn also had an interception in the opener. u The steamy Cougar gym must registered six. We got banged up the first game, so we're mov have heated Livonia Franklin up • GIRLS HOOPS Matt Glenn had three kick returns for 68 yards ing some people around," said Lutheran Westland for its 49-44 comeback girls bas (22.6 average), while Hoeft punted four times for a coach Gary Kamin, whose team returns to action ketball victory. Tuesday over tonight at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook.* non-conference portion of their sched 40.0 average. Garden City. ule against powerful teams. The Cougars jumped out to a The two losses were to Royal Oak 16-9 lead after one quarter of Shrine and Flat Rock, both undefeal-. Grid predictions from page CI play and the Patriots were only ed. Flat Rock is now 3-0. able to shave one point off the 'They're very experienced,* Coach margin halfway through the Ron Gentz of Lutheran Westland said. tion game with the Aggies overwhelm John Goddard, now in his seventh year, ing off "an impressive 27-7 win Saturday game. "They have a couple of players who ing favorites. In a 19-6 win last week rolled to a 42-0 win oyer Alle'n Park at Chicago 8rother Rice as fullback But a 12-7 third quarter and a aren't too bad. And a lot of seniors.' over Hamtramck St. Fiorian. sophomore Cabrini as Justin Henry rushed for 177 Mark Goebel. who has committed to 15-10 fourth period turned After getting drilled by Shrine. Oan Boulter ran for 147 yards and quar yards and five TDs. PICKS: We'd like to Michigan State, rushed for 205 yards in things around for Coach Gary Gentz was looking for some improve terback Jeff Smith was four of six for see Goddard take a'victory dip in the 37 carries. Rice quarterback Matt Warner's team. ment. He saw some. 134 yards. Taylor Light & Life is coming Rouge River or even his own backyard Baker also threw a pair of touchdown "After halftime, the girls "We played a lot better," he said. 'I pool, but the pick is Borgess. passes. CC, meanwhile, continued to off a 41-14 loss to Dearborn St. Alphorv played harder," Warner said. was pleased with some aspects of the sus. PICKS: The Aggies make it three Redford CC (20) vs. Bfrm. Brother roll with a 43-0 win over London game. We passed the ball, in the first straight. Rico (2-0), 2:30 p.m. at Pontlac'a Wls- (Ontario) Catholic Central as fullback "They turned the game around half in particular, and got much better Bishop Borgess (1-1) at R.O. Shrine ner Stadium: This is definitely the mar John Kava and quarterback John Hill and came through at the end. It looks at the basket. (2-0), 2 p.m.: The Spartans may have quee matchup of the weekend. It's not each scored a pair of touchdowns. was anybody's ballgame until STAFF PHOIO BY TOH HAWLEV "Our shooting is still not quite bitten off more tharV-they could chew in the Boys BOwf anymore, but it's still PICKS: Emons goes but on a limb, takes towards the end." • •.•..• last week's 44-6 loss to Central West big. But under the new playoff system, a Rice-a-'Roni, the San Francisco treat. Tera Morrill scored 19-points Great wall: Franklin's where I'd like to see it. But our pass Division foe Dearborn Divine Child. loss by either team won't kill their, O'Meara needs a good-luck symbol. Hey. and Kerstin MarshaHadded 10 Tera Morrill puts the ing was better — at least in the first Shrine, coached by former Agatha coach chances at the postseason. Rice is com .how'bout a Shamrock? Go CC! for the Patriots, now 2-1. stops to Garden City's half/ Liz Cochran contributed eight Bethany Sieloff led Lutheran West- points and Stephanie Polkowksi Maiy Kovacs (right). land with six points and six rebounds. Anna Rolf and Kelly Pruchntk each sank five-free throws down the first-quarter lead. stretch to help keep Franklin on added six points. The Blazers shot 46 percent from Flat Rock led visiting Lutheran top.. the floor. Taryn .McCloud scored 16 Westland, 25-16, at halftime and Sophomore center Liz Obrecht outscored the Warriors by an 18-9 points for Garden City while Jill scored eight of her team-high 14 Merriman added 10; margin in the third quarter- points on put backs. She also grabbed Both teams were ordinary at the "It must have been the humid seven rebounds. ity in the gym," Warner said. free throw line, Lutheran Westland Junior forward Michelle Harakas making nine of 19 and Flat Rock nine "We got hotter after our slow added eight points and four rebounds - t A r • Ul ID, start* ; •"•..•!'•• V . ' .•.••!.',• ' . Sophomore point-guard Jgna Beumeo • AGAPE 32, HURON VALLEY 31: Franklin made only 12*of-28' had six -steals/wfiile junior guard Kris- The- Hawks 'hart a slim change io win tree throws.out warden tJityv u-z, ten'Barnes scored seven,points. : fared little better, sinking 7-of- at the encf but didn f have enough ^Wopdhave.n got nfrie^ points from time-to pull:it off.- : •'19;- :.. .•>-".:-•;•-•••'"- ..;'••-;•: Heather Lambert. '• ''.';. • ' .V' - .-:. A jump bafi following a missed free ; VUDYWOOp 61 WOODHAVEN 24: f •WYANDOTTE- 49, STEVENSON 34: throw 'under Huron Valley's basket1 LivonjaLadyWood (2-1) came up with Wyandotte Roosevelt remained unde gave the Hawks the ball with>sec; 18 offensive rebounds and 22 steals feated with its victory over the visiting bnd to play.. en route to an easy non-league victory Spartans. " .' they irvbounded the ball but were Tuesday over visiting Woodnaven (0- . Senior center Beth Fortuna paced gnable: to get off a shot before time 3)...... >•;._ '•'••;-. ; Wyandotte v/ith 13, but Livonia expired. .. * "We had a height advantage, we Stevenson (1-2) had. the game's, high "They played good defense," Coach were quicker and m&reia£ffigssiMeTll- -^eoref-4n junior gMafd-Ltnossy Gusteh; Kris' Springstroh' of Huron Valley said".;. Ladyvyodd. coach Andrea Gdrski-said. who had .16 points. 'We.could not get into our offensive 'A fot of those steals led to layups." • FLAT ROCK 54, LUTHERAN WEST- mode." 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M.i.T. *P *# 95 $59 aq. r WYANDOTTE^ CLIO DETROIT WATERFORD LIVONIA INKSTP.R 2151 EunVj fid. mws»«f.in«nd. M;O 54« }-StM JC-M (313)284-7171 (810)667-4730 E.F'iMW'l n;5 tM>i t4Ci w ricM Wi'«Ri •.•kw'tfcsii jilinw. C4(LW) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Girls swim previewsfrom page CI PREP GIRLS SWIM RESULTS former Stevenson state champion 200 freestyle (2:00.7), 200 IM GROSSE POJNTE NORTH 102 Anne Arjsteo (now at Stanford), is (2:16.45), 100 butterfly (1:03.3) LIVONIA STEVENSON S4 another promising newcomer. and 100 backstroke (59.84). S«pt. 7 lit North ' ;..':. "We have some hard workers She was the first Blazer ever 200-y^ rr»dtey wiay: lv North, 1:52,36; 2. Stevenson {Lindsay who have the experience," Phill to score points in the state meet, Dolin, Andrea Hum, Katie Clark, Jessica Makowskj,1:52;82 (state. said. "It will take awhile for the taking eighth in the 100 back cut)^^ 200 fr»»>txle:l. Carley Piper (GPN); 1:57.74; 200 lnctM»»»r freshmen to step up, but right stroke. She also took second at medley: 1. Clark (LS), 2:14.99 {state cut): 2, Hum (LS), 2:15,06 now I'm confident, because the Catholic League meet in the (state cut); 50 freettyl©; 1; Jamerino (GPN), 25.47; 3. Jessica they're training really well." 200 IM and 100 backstroke. Makowski(LS), 25.65 (state cut); diving: 1. Anderson (GPN), Other returnees include '248.70 points; 2. Katy 6allantine (LS), 247.73; 3. Michelle Cain Livonia Churchill seniors Katie Timko and Lind (LS), 185.10; 100 butterfly: 1. Kamy Miller(GPNK 1:00:18; i2. Clark The Chargers finished seventh say McKay, along with juniors (LS); l:O0;48 (state cut); 3. Katie Sondergaard {LS)y 1:06 J9; 100, last year in the WLAA and lost Jessica Kaunelis and Dara Meghan Moceri Katie Clark Christina Moceri freestyle: 1. Jamefino (GPN), 54.7; 500 freeptyle: 1. Piper (GPN)r three seniors to graduation, Wehrmeister. 5:12.83; 200 freestyle relay; i: North, 1:42.67; 2, Stevenson,- Livonia Ladywood Livonia Stevenson Livonia Ladywood including state qualifier Adri- Two freshmen, Jenny Rice and 1:47.75; 100 backstroke: 1; Dbiin (LS), 1.01,81 (state cut); 3. enne Doyle, along with Kristin Gina Seefeld, also show promise. Stephanie Cumnilngs (LS); 1:06.33; 100 breaststroWe: i. Miller Derwich and Brooke Allen. ready to work and I have a lot of We have a three-year plan at high hopes. John Glenn." Schade will be assisted this (GPN), 1:08,57; 2. Hum (LS), 1:10.66 (state cut); 400 ffsfstyt* But senior Angela Simetkosky, "We're much better now than Staples also has plenty of help year by Tonya Thomas and relay: l! North, 3:44.39; 2; Stevenson (Clark, Makowski,' Meghan who placed 13th in the state when I filled in at the end of last on the deck as former Ladywood Steve Soules. Moceri, Hurh); 3:48.53('(state cut). ;" '.•!/, meet in the 500 freestyle, will season. They got a taste of what head coach Randy Ferguson will Wayne Memorial Dual meet records: North, 1-0; Stevenson, 0-1. - lead the Chargers. She finished I expect." serve as an assistant coach. runner-up behind Kern in the Fifth-year coach Mike Grueber The Patriots lost two key Senior diver Jennifer Down is LIVONIA CHURCHILL IIS 500 freestyle at the WLAA members to graduation, diver the only Glenn returnee to place hopes to improve on last year's (5:14.08) and third in the 200 4-8 dual-meet record and sev WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 71 . V Shiloh Wint, who finished ninth at the WLAA meet where she Sept. 7 at John Glerm, freestyle (2:01.44). finished 11th. enth place finish in.the Mega in the WLAA, and Terri Cobb: Conference's Red Division Other key returnees include Franklin's top returning swim Other key returnees include sophomore Beth Bushey, who junior freestylers Amanda Ross (where Monroe is the defending '200-yard medley: Churchill (Angela Simetkosky, Laura Shereba, mer is junior Amy Smith, who cha'ilipion). ; can swim in the butterfly, IM finished 11th in the 50 freestyle and Jessica Seres. Patricia McGowan, Kelly Stanley), 2:10.01; 200. freestyle: Beth and backstroke; senior Kelly (26.48) and 12th in the 100 Staples is also looking for con "We have some tough teams in Bushey (LC), 2:27.1; 200 Individual medley: Simetkosky (LC), Stanley, breaststroke-freestyle; freestyle (59.55) at the WLAA tributions from sophomore Lind our division, and if we. can finish 2:24.8; 50 freestyle: Jessica Seres (WJG), 27.64; diving: Kristy : sophomore Megan O'Keefe, dis meet. say Ramas (200 IM/butterfly), in the middle of the pack, it will Blazo tLC), 194.10 points; 100 butterfly: Bushey (LC), 1:16,24; 100 tance freestyles; senior Laura Junior diver Julie Johnson, senior Erica Robertson (back •be a good season," Grueber said. freestyle: Seres (WJG), 1:02.49; $00 freestyle: Megan O'Keefe (LC),; Shereba, fly-IM-backstroke; who was 12th in the WLAA, also stroke relays), senior Renae Cos- "Wo have a lot returning kids, 6:51.7; 200 freestyle relay: John Glenn (Lindsay Ramas, Brooke Patricia McGo.wan, breaststroke- returns along with senior grove (breaststroke), senior Abby "And with the middle school Alberry, Kristen Fisher, Seres), 1:55.4; 100 backstroke: Simetkosky freestyle; senior Kristy Blazo, Suzanne DuPuis, who will be a Nichols (freestyle) and junior program back, we hope that will (LC), 1:07,62; 100 breaststroke: McGowan (LC)v ii22.8;400; diving. make a difference down the road freestyie.relayi Churchill; (O'Keefe, Bushey,Andrea Winkle, diver and compete on relays. Nicole Cavender (freestyle). : Simetkosky),4:25.8;. .; ]:. •>.• •;; - , ' . ; Churchill coach Ken Stark is Peecher is also optimistic Promising newcomers include — it did before." also counting on sophomore about freshman distance swim junior diver Kristen Fisher, who Grueber lost Sarah Gibelyou Dual meet records: Churchill, 1-6; John Glenn, 0-3, diver Angela Anerios, who mer Stephanie Orvis, along with is converting from the freestyle and Kristin Kehrer to gradua should return sometime this fall junior sprinter and breaststroker and butterfly, and freshman tion, but the Wayne coach wel WAYNE MEMORIAL 101 ^ ^ comes back four senior captains. after suffering a broken ankle. Danielle Meah. Brooke Alberry (freestyle). DEARBORN HTS, ANNAPOUS-67 ; The list is led by Anne Bailey, "Where we finish this year •;'". Sept. 7 at Wayne; • •••''••y:-;-'"y depends if the new kids step in," Westland John Glenn Livonia Ladywood who will perform in the 200 IM said Stark, who has a 43-mem- There's nowhere to go but up The Blazers, 30 strong, are and 100 breaststroke; Kristina ber squad. for the Rockets, who finished under new management this .'McCahill, 200 IM/100 back 200-yard medley relay: Wayne (McCahill, Pardee, tobrowolski, last in the WLAA a year ago. year as Redford Union boys stroke; Kara Pardee, 50 Farago), 2:05.45: 200freestyle: Barette(DHA), 2:17.68;^NK) Ind*- Livonia Franklin Coach Ron Staples, now in his coach Doug Schade takes over freestyle/100 butterfly; and Erin vldual medley: Brenner (WM), 2:44.48;-50 freestyle: Corey (DHA)* The Patriots, 10th in the 11th year, is not discouraged for Randy Ferguson. Scott, freestyle sprints. 27*9; "diving: Cecil (WM), 101.65 points; 100 butterfly: Pardee WLAA in 1998, will launch the despite his team's 0-3 dual-meet Ladywood, without a home Also expected to contribute is (WM),' 1:06.0; 100 freestyle: Corey (DHA), 1:03.31; 500 fteeetyles season with a 33-member roster start in 1999. pool, stages practices nightly at sophomore Jenny Drenneh (dis Barrette (0.HA), 5:59.44; 200 freestyle relay: Wayne (Dobrowolski, under coach Angela Peecher, Garden City High School. tance freestyles), junior Krissy Farago, Drehnen, Pardee), 1:52.89; 100 backstroke: Cole/nan "We will be much improved (DHA), 1:18:17:100 breaststroke: DobroWolski (WM)>1:1?;82; 400 who took over the final month of this year," Staples said. "The The top returnee is junior Farago (freestyle sprints), junior the season for Jean Pritchard. Kayla Slezak (breaststroke) and freestyle relay: Annapolis (Corey, DeYoung, Coleman, Barette), Wayne-Westland Schools now Christina Moceri, a second-team 4:28.3. •-• • .:;.'. '.:•'"• •.'; "..•/. ; '.Yv .^ ^--: \ "I really excited, the attitude have middle school swimming All-Observer choice who broke junior Melissa Raynio (freestyle : of this team is much better," and I can look toward the future. school records last year in the sprints) and Heather Dobrowols- Wayne's dual meet record: 1-0, Peecher said. "The kids came out ki (relays/breaststroke). INTERNET ADDRESS DIRECTORY Find these sites on the World Wide Web • Brought to you by the services of O&E On-Line! 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Piraine scores 5 goals(as Madonna goes 1-1 rule Tri-State Tournament Even with the loss of a lot of_ Hoosier Athletic Conference offensive firepower from last rival Tri-State came after the The second season of worhen's • MEN'S SOCCER season's 20-3 team, Madonna Crusaders after falling behind soccer at Madonna University is • WOMEN'S SOCCER University's men's soccer team 2-0 in the first nine minutes of already looking a lot better. ^•HIIIM !•!!•• 1^ ••• »W M—^IMI. ••!•• • | .1.. .,>• .,11.». .. , | the Crusaders' six goals. won't be hurting for goals. the match. The Thundering In the program's first season, Piraine scored three times in Thiry's game-winner was Indeed, it-wasn't the offense Herd scored three second-half the Lady Crusaders posted a 3- that was lacking when the the win over Geneva, giving Livonia ; • Churchill unassisted. Jennifer Dumm was goals, tlie tying and game-win 12-1 overall record. Over the Fighting Crusaders opened Madonna a 2-0 lead with just dipped its third straight in goal for the victory. ning markers coming from . Labor Day weekend, they played last weekend at Tri-State Uni 2:45 left in the first half and t>py8 soccer game of the Madonna overcame two one- To'm'as Frennesson on assists two .games at the Tri-State Uni versity. They put six goals on then adding two more in the geason Tuesday in a 2-0 goal deficits.in defeating Find- from Chris Kosqkes. versity Tournament in Angola, the board in their two games second half before Geneva got joss to host Rochester, Again, it was Piraine who Ind., and came home with two lay. After Janna McKinley there. two late scores. ' did the.scoring for Madonna. The Chargers trailed, 1-0 victories. scored at the 18:16 mark for Unfortunately, they surren Jim Misajlovich (Livonia it halftime.,.: Madonna defeated the Univer Findlay, Thiry tied it at the dered five and ended up with a Stevenson) got Madonna's first Misajlovich assisted on the A goal by Churchill's Tim sity of Findlay 3-2 on Sundayv 39:34 mark by converting a great split, losing 3-2 to Tri-State goal just 10:08 into the match. first at the 1:46 mark; the sec Kamiaski \\ras: ivayed off then knocked off Seton Hill Col pass from Jill Gibson. Friday and winning 4-2 .over- Brian Murphy assisted. Other ond, coming just 8:26 into the because of an offsides. The lege 2-1 on Monday. It remained tied at 1-all until Geneva.College Saturday. assists went to Charlie Bell, match, was unassisted. Megan Thiry was the offensive Hart was in goal for the Cru Chargers: had eeven shdts the final 17 minutes. Findlay Sophomore Sam Piraine---' Joe Suchara (Stevenson) and on the Rochester goah star in the two wins. Thiry got recaptured the lead on a penalty switched from midfleld to for Seamus Rustin. saders,who played without the game-winner against both 1 kick by Jennifer Nickoson, but ward this season to help make Dave Hart was in goal for marking defender Ryan "They (Rochester) out> teams, scoring against Setori Hill 5% minutes later the Crusaders up for the loss-of Scott Emert, Madonna, making eight saves Thomason (Plymouth Chris played us/' Churchill fust- with just 5:37 left to play as the year coach Reid Friedrichs re-tied it, this time Gibson Madonna's career leader in in evening his record at 1-1. tian Academy). Thomason has Crusaders overcame an early goals — accounted for five of On Friday, Wol.ve.rine- a leg injury. skid. *Wo had a couple of deficit. ^putting in a pass from Thiry. : chances*but didn't finish ;. 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Call (248) Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 MayburyState Park, Proud ber at Maybury. hunters in preparing equipment 624-2850 for more, information or Farmington Road, in Livonia. Lake Recreation Area, Bald FAU. BIRD COUNT for the upcoming archery season if you have equipment for sale. Visitors are invited and refresh Mountain Recreation Area, Beginner and expert birders are from 10 a.m. to 4 p,m. Saturday, ments will be served. Call Jim Highland Recreation Area, and METROPARKS needed to help count Kensing Sept. 11, at the Livonia Archery Kudej at (734) 591-0843. Island Lake Recreation Area ton's birds during this program, Range, Reservations are offer nature interpretive pro METROPARK REQUIREMENTS which begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, SHOWS HURON VALLEY STEELHEADERS grams throughout the year. A required and there is a nominal Most Metrppark programs are Sept. 11, at Kensington. fee. Call (734) 466-2410 for more WOODS-NWATER WEEKEND The Huron Valley Steelheaders state park motor vehicle permit free while some require a nomi information. The 13th annual Woods-N-Water meets the third Thursday of each is required for entry into all nal fee. Advanced registration WILDLIFE WALK News Outdoor Weekend will be month at the Knights of Colum state parks and state recreation and a motor vehicle permit are Bring your binocular and search LIVONIA RANGE bus Hall, 27600 Hall Rd., Flat The newly renovated Livonia held Friday, Saturday and Sun- areas. For registration and addi required for all programs. Call for migrating birds and animals Archery Range is open to the deay, Sept. 10-12, at the Eastern Rock. Call Carroll White at tional information on the pro the respective parks toll free at in the park during this morning (734) 285-0843 for more informa public. The range features seven Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay grams at Maybury call (810) the following numbers: Stony walk, which begins at 7:30 a.m. field lanes and one broadhead City. The show features mer tion.' 349-8390. For programs at Bald Creek, l-800-477-7756;Indian Mountain call (810) 693-6767. Saturday, Sept. 11 at Hudson lane.and is open 10 a.m. to 4 chandise booths, seminars, a BASS ASSOCIATION Springs, 1-800-477-3192; Kens Mills: p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. puppy mart, a 3D archery chal The Downriver Bass Association, For programs at Proud Lake and ington, 1-800-477-3178; Hudson The range is also open Tuesday's lenge, a frontier encampment, a non-tournament bass club, Highland call (810) 685-2187. Mills, 1-800-477-3191. BUnERaY TAGGING and Thursday's by appointment entertainment by "DaYoopers," meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth For programs at Island Lake call A short training session followed (810)229-7067. 1999 PERMITS only through the end of Novem and much more. Entry fee is $5 Tuesday of every month at the The 1999 Huron-Clinton by a walk to a field where you ber. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for anyone over 12 and a three- Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call FARM STORIES Metroparks annual vehicle entry will catch and tag Monarch But for children. Livonia residents day pass costs $8. Parking is (734) 676-2863 for more informa A story hour for children begins permits and boat launching per terflies, begins at 11 a.m. Satur shoot free of charge. The range is free. tion. at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at mits are on sale at all Metropark day, Sept 11, at Hudson Mills. located on Glendale Ave., east of Maybury. offices. Vehicld entry permits are Farmington Road. Call (734) SOUR FAMILY SCIENCE The School for Outdoor Leader BIRD HIKE $15 ($8 for senior citizens). The 466-2410 for more information. annual boat launching permits Learn all about insects during CLUBS ship, Adventui-e and Recreation Observe and identify bird species this program, which begins at 2 seen throughout the park during are $18 ($9 for senior citizens). METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS (SOLAR), a non-profit organiza p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Hud tion interested in promoting the this naturalist-led hike, which Call 1-800-47-PARKS for more Metro-West Steelheaders meets son Mills. SEASON/DATES at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday appreciation of outdoor activi begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. information. BEAR of each month in the cafeteria at ties, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the 11, at Maybury. A similar pro KIDS STAR GAZERS Bear season opens Sept. 10. ' Garden City High School. Call first Tuesday of each month at gram will be offered Saturday, Children ages eight to 12, accom the Colony Hall in Southfield. Oct. 9. DEER Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- panied by a parent or guardian, OAKLAND 5027 for more information. Call (248) 988-6658 for more HONEY HARVEST can view the night sky and print Archery deer season opens Oct. information. COUNTY PATOIS 1. MICHIGAN FLY FISHING Continuous demonstrations of fall constellations on a t-shirt The Michigan Fly Fishing Club FLY TYING honey extraction will be offered during this program, which COUNTY PARK REQUIREMENTS DUCK 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sun begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, Advanced registration is Duck season is Oct. 2-Nov. 30 in meets at 7 p.m. the first and The River Bend Sports Shop Fly third Wednesdays of each month, Tying Club meets every-other day, Sept. 11-12, in the Farm at Indian Springs. required for all nature programs the North and Middle zones and Demonstration Building at May Oct. 9-Dec. 7 in the South Zone. at Livonia Clarenceville Junior week in Southfield. Call (248) BROWNIE BADGES at Oakland County Parks. Call High School. Call (810) 478-1494 350-8484 "or (248) 591-3474 for bury. Brownie scouts can earn their (810) 625-6473 to register or for GOOSE for more information. more information. HORSEDRAWN HAYRIDES Space Try-It and their Animal more information. A special early Canada goose season runs through Sept. 10 in the Upper Peninsula and through Sept 15 in the Lower Peninsula. Check the DNR's Early September Canada Goose Season Hunting Guide for spe &Z? cial restrictions. Regular goose season runs Sept. 19-Dec. 7 in the North and Middle Zones and Our lowest Oct. 9-Dec. 7 in the South Zone with the exceptoion of several R6LRX Goose Management Units. Check the 1999-2000 Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Guide for specific dates in these southern Goose Management Units. prices even GROUSE Grouse season opens Sept. 15 RABBIT Rabbit season opens Sept. 15. SQUIRREL Squirrel season opens Sept. 15. YOUTH WATERFOWL Youth Waterfowl Day is Sept. 18, statewide. f Digital Phone FISHING | jt > Unliinited FREE Nights & Weekends until 2000* TOURNAMENTS OAKLAND BASS MASTERS j;lY 200 Peak Minutes • FREE Profile 300 Phone Oakland Bass Masters will hold 11 • $39.95/mb. •••(..- its tinai two-man team tourna •••' FREE Nights & Weekends until 2000! ment of the season on Sundayi GLpl, 20, On LaktiVilly Luke. To- r^CLEAR^A^tf^ register and for more informa ssBBt^mmmsss ..:•• tion call Roy Randolph.at (248) . SO CIEAR. LT'.S UKE YO.U'KE THERE" 542^5254. : Limited Time Offer CUSSES/CLINICS HUNTER EDUCATION ./.;./; gini Wayne County Sportsmen's Club On Any New Pager From Ameritech will be offering.two hunter edu cation classes at its clubhouse and grounds in Romulus. Class es will be offered Oct. 23-24, and eritecK mm Awrfueh Corp iMkil» An. Mr* sab aVf^pff tMMKttlfVW ^ltfdl ^^^mmmitm Wl\t(&bmwt *Page 1, Section E W^^^^M^M0mMmmmm^ mmm^mmmmmM^mmm mwmwwmm '< .'••; TlA \T L O R TO REVISIT BLUES ROOTS BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA The Blind Pig is not one of the three S'TAKK WRITER ' venues hosting this year's Ann Arbor Blues [email protected] and Jazz Festival, but the Michigan The •As a headliner for this year's Ann Arbor ater, Bird of Paradise jazz club, and Gallup Blues and Jazz Festival, Sept. 17-19, KoKo Park are. Taylor can't wait to return to a city she con This time around, Taylor will be perform Fall into The Fall Festival in nects with the early days of her career as ing for a much larger crowd at the Michi downtown Plymouth which the "Queen of Blues." gan Theater. begins this evening, 4:30-10 "I am very much looking forward to com In her signature slow, silky tone, Taylor, ing to Ann Arbor to do that show," said Tay interviewed by phone from her home in p.m. The Plymouth Fife and lor. "It's one of the first places I worked Chicago, spoke about working with long Drum Corps will kick off the years ago. There was a little, tiny club time friend Buddy Guy free weekend event. called the Blind Pig." Surprised to hear "He's one of my favorite guys, a good that the club is not only still standing, and friend of mine," she said during the conver SATURDAV remains a hot spot for live music in Ann sation on Sept. 1. "Buddy Guy played on my Arbor, Taylor reflected back on her blues 'Wang Dang Doodle.'" roots. Though Taylor visits Detroit and Lansing If you "I worked in the Blind Pig, wow, I can't at least once a year to perform, she hasn't "Believe" in count the times. It was one of tho clubs (I been to the Ann Arbor area for quite some Cher, catch worked at) before I started traveling all time. "I've been all over Michigan, I just her resched over the world: Europe, Canada, New uled perfor Zealand. I'm looking forward to it." Please see KOKO, E2 mance, along with special guests Cyndi Lauperand Julio Iglesias, Jr. 7:30p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Tickets are still avail able for $75.25 and $45.25. Call (248) 645- 6666. SUNPAY V A L 1999 CONCERT SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 17 Sunday, Sept. 19 MICHIGAN JH EATFR , GALLUP .PARK Buddy'Guv and KoKo Taylor perform at 8 o.m. Tickets ats Tickets $20 at the gate, students $15. Advance.ixke'.s $17v.' $75.,$40. $25 in advance.- ;-' student s- $.12. Saturday, Sopt. 18—rr———- . ¾- 1 1 nS Cpc,t.,.:-.1 gatne. r. r^n -——•- - '.-:.. . ' ' • ' •' ' " '•;' -;"' -^ '.:•• . GALiUl^ARK ' :'' >-• , '. ,."_ ••"1-2 p.ni.''Madcat a;nd Kane • '•' .'' '• " • Tickets $20 at the gate., students $15. Advance-tickets $ 17..--. •-1:15 p.m.-AmigQLaUn.'AiKStcTS'.'. ii fvEilOo!' Or/ a'nd-Fra'T>CiSco-. students $12. •_••'•'...'- : Mora-'; • . '• -:•'. '.» il a.ni.' Festival gates open • 2:30 p.m. Bird 6f Paradise Orchestra ''.-••' -^-^p.rrr.-lirMJte-Jessie-Wtvtte^:-.-; --- -..- ..,___„_, Delicious food, entertainment, ~ : v : "^3T4Fp^'irSI7j\eTuWy"a^Tt.r-!e"ra'i[7niba ^----:------• .1:15-p.m. Thometta'Dayis a petting farm, cake walks M'#'' ' ^31p^ • 2:30 p.ni. Jimmy Dillon '-. ••'•'. •' 5 p.m. Big. Bill Mprga'nfield and The Bob Margoian-Btues. and hayrides are just a few •3:45 p.n>. Steve Turre Quartet Band , . • - 'Vv), reasons to visit the 12th annu • 5 p.m. C.J. Chenier ami the Red Hot louistaoa Band • 6:-30 p.m. Keb' Mo' Band • u-s » 6:30 p.m. Pharoah Sanders al Autumnfest 11 ami. to 5 ••_• ^ : : BIRD OI IVMIADISC - twknoi- rAiv\n'i>i p.ni. at the Mary Thompson '• o;\ •• Chartes Eariand Quartet.perform at 9 p.if),'and 11 p.m.'Ttckets C.riarlc-s Eariand Quartet perform /t'j»* z. k. >• f? l-A* ' *•' •** ^ sfr#. .. - fc- %PhVA •* ^. •K? \ \.^J Hot Tlx: (%r lovers won't[-,', want to miss the 49th r BYKKKI>YWY(iONIKAND role in 'Riverdaneo," which "Rlverdance - The Show" annual Old Car Festival IlKATHKR NKKI1HAM focuses on the evolution of Irish STAFF WHUFFS WHEN: Thursday -Sunday, Sept. lf>19. at Greenfield Village in . dance, its similarities and Performances 8 p.m. Thursday-Satur Dearborn^ 9 a.m. to 5 }xm. "Rivcrdrtncb -- The Show" influences on other cultures. day: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, t p.m. Tliurs has a new .set, and the "show's a "Music drives the energy of the Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 1 day: 2 o.m. Saturday and Sunday. 11-12. Watch fbrthe lot more theatrical/ stud Felici show," explained O'Hrion in a WHERE: Masonic Ten'ip'e Thratie. Grand Parade of vehicles ty O'lSrien, stage manager of telephone interview from her 500 Temple Ave . Detroit. the I,ee Company, 'which is eOm- hotel room in Cincinnati where TICKETS: $3S to 's-Cii, iV.aHahlr at at 10:30 a.m. each day. 111¾.to Detroit, Sept. 16-19. 'The the show was playing on Aug. 1ti(> Masonic1 Temp'c an.-i Fisher Mi^atrn Call (313) 271-1620for hand uacd to piny oh the side of 17. "They're the cream of Irish box offices, and-all Tickotm.aMr'r out •' '-;•-- -^---^ *.--.;-;-/.-.,-- /,.,.—'-:... .1:.:. cSfBsi •the' stage. Now they play at the musicians." tots, Call (?4S.l 645 0666 to charge more information. ilOAS MWI IS hack of the stage and your eyes O'Brien has been touring tickets or [M^ HI? \000 fomvif*: arc more focused on them." infonnatio'i Phenomenon: 'Rii ordancc - TJte Show '/?? a celr- Wcti s''tt> v.'.vv. "\ c'(1.'r''.''-,>,iy.\: hmfion of Irish m irsic. song and donee mm HWtfamfci^WSPHIWWHlMWM Music pl-ays an important ""~PIG»SOSPO RIVKnDANCE, K2 nm iMMtititittiittitfitfflittititiif *******&*^ mm E2** The Observer & JEtx-cnfric/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 KOKO from page El veidance fwmpqgeEl UK band proves that haven't been to Ann Arbor (late •'I will be playing with the show for-a little over a Alberta and two weeks in Port ly)* she said. year-, and is looking forward to land, Ore. its 'Pretty'self some tunes everyone v But if there is one way to draw coiiiinjiback to lhi Masonic Tem . "It's been a lot of work and a her attention to the area, it's can really enjoy and ple Theatre. "Yo.iYe close to.the lot of fun at the same time," said inviting her to a festival. relate to. We can only a HUM: nee." she said. "And tile Belvitch, who auditioned for and can "Yes I do enjoy festivals," she do so many.' :iu:iu-nces in'Detroit are always won a spot with the Logan Com s^d. "This is something women (•'<'. viii'iU."- pany in July 1998. "*" go to who are mothers ... You Koho Taylor . .Lite on the ro;-.(1 is very hectic, Belvitch said Riverdance BY ALICE RHEIN but the over 100 cast members, appeals to his sense of wander STAFF WRITER .What; The Pretty Thmgb Low what I Mean? A lot of 'Queen of the Blues' An oxymoron if there ever Uhers would like to go. This musicians and crew are like one lust. (featuring.original members* u were one: Pretty Things. The ly they can plan, bring a blan- big family. "We all know each lt gives me the opportunity to WSG The White Stripes other so welt." said O'Brien. meet a lot of new people.and the British band that time forgot •When; 8 p.ni. Tu esday'. |t, enjoy music, lay on the was never, ever pretty. In their iss." opportunity to travel and see all Sept. 14 Friends glam days they were bad-boy Where: M'agic Bag, 22920 performing at a club, said Tay different places," he said. please the crowd. 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Mi .tfty'07 6irit»r Centtr Rcwille • 30530 (rttiot htm • Iwwie, Ml • 810-296-6161 248,651.4110 ggfar M*r' teti*tCwrtM * 3**j5 Fwd Road • Citrtoa Twp, Ml • 734-844 OB00 (—irjtfltor -"f-mail pcViiswtswire.or'S ! •, . •' vvww.iirtswiro.ory/pcoi/ .' ."..'•••" I tti' Vif/c/rin'i (.t»)!.f»'• A Lifetime Of Customer Service II:-v/rant«r .I/,/././,,,',', <> . IWS1^<*ft"MMl^iWW twwru'i'iw niim ,!t.^ ••!« '^'1- t-1! .--^- -TT—'T wmm <^^^^^rw The Observer & EccentricfY\\\mUA\\ SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 ** Ea •;• r THEATER Ridgedale Players open season with 'Nunsense' Ridgedale Players will present • In the play, the group er who has a hard time control cast during a.bingo fund-raiser the musical comedy "Nunsense" ling her flock. Sister Mary put on by the play's nuns. Saturday, Sept. 11, Friday-Sun of nuns works on rais Hubert, played by Peggy Jones "Nunsense," penned by Michi day, Sept. 17-19 and Sept. 24-26 ing money to bury their of Rochester Hills, wants Moth gan resident Dan Goggin about at the theater, 205 W. Long Lake fellow sisters, who er Superior's job. Sister Robert 12 years ago, never made it to Road (between Crooks arid Liver- Anne, played by Lynn Koch of Broadway, but has been shown /wis) in Troy. Performances 8 were accidentally killed Troy, is street wise and wants to off-Broadway, See said.. p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. by the convent cook. In be a star. Sister Mary Amnesia, Sunday. "Pickets are $13; seniors portrayed by Tania Velinsky of "Now it's kind of a stock piece the meantime, the dead for community theater," he said. and students pay $12 on Sun nuns are stored in the Royal Oak, is a ventriloquist. days, call (248) 988-7049. Sand Another nun, Sister Mary Leo, Other upcoming Ridgedale wich and coffee afterglow includ freezer. played by Rachel Pattison of productions include: ed with ticket price. Free previews Royal Oak, expresses her love • "Jest a Second" by James of "Nunsense" are scheduled dur for God through ballet. Sherman, Nov. 5-6, Nov. 12-14 ing Ridgedale's annual open "We have been rehearsing and Nov. 19-21 house 1-5 -p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 In the play, the group of nuns arduously for the past five to six at the theater. work on raising money to bury tk "Deathtrap'"" by Ira Levin, weeks," said director/choreogra their fellow sisters, who were Jan. 14-15. Jan. 21-23 and Jan. pher Dan See of Troy. "What accidentally killed by the con 28-30 . BY HEATHER NEEDHAaM (the audience) really has to look vent cook. In the meantime, the • "Oklahoma" by Rodgers and STAFF WRITER forward to is the presentation of dead nuns are stored in the Hammer stein March 10-11, a very different image of nuns," freezer. No nunsense acting: (Front, left to right) Rachel Patti The director of the Ridgedale See said. The cast is all female. March 12-13 and March 19-21 "It's hysterically funny and 2000 and son, Tania Velinsky, and Peggy Jones worked with Troy Players' upcoming staging of "Nunsense's" Mother Superior, "Nunsense" wants the audience full of toe-tapping music," See • "Moon Over the Brewery" residents and fellow actors (Back, left to right) Lynn played by Becky Maclntyre of said. The audience will be .Koch and Becky Mac Intyre in the Ridgedale Players to forget all the stereotypes Troy, is a former tightrope walk May 5-7, 12-13 and 19.-21. associated with the sisterhood. encouraged to interact with the new production, which opens Sat., Sept. 11. Tinderbox shows 'Godspeir 'The Man' opens Tinderbox Productions pre "The production of 'Godspell' and housed in South Redford sents "Godspell" 8 p.m. Friday- will bring back many fond mem Schools, until outgrowing its Saturday, Sept. 1011 and 17-18, ories," Florkowski said. 'The cos quarters and moving to Detroit. er s season and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at tuming is very colorful and pret The group won a spot in the the Scottish Rite Cathedral in ty far-'but. There are a lot of 1996 Livent production of the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple, (clothes) that don't match." "Joseph and the Amazing Tech BY HEATHER NEEDHAM Music Man'). Rochester Road in Rochester Detroit. Tickets are $6-$10 and Director David M. Hartmann- nicolor Dreamcoat." The Tinder STAFF WRITKK Children and teens from Hills. Tickets are $15. Senior and. may be reserved in advance or, has directed "Godspell" numer box Show Choir has performed Avon Players is opening its sea Avon's youth theater group typi student discounts available for obtained at the door. For more ous times. The show runs about at events such as the Festival of son Friday, Sept. 10 with the cally "graduate'' to Avon's main Thursday and Sunday perfor information, call (313) 535-8962. 2 1/2 hours. Trees at Cobo Hall and holiday mitsicui classic, "The Music stage productions, she said. mances. Season tickets are $65 ; Stars include Meaghan Duke concerts at Greenfield Village Man." Avon's show, like the original, and includes all five shows of the BY HEATHER NEEDHAM and Kirsten Benjamin of Detroit, and senior homes. •Jean Garrmger, vice president is set in the early 1900s. The plot season. Call (248.) 608-9077 for STAFF WRITER Rebecca Allen of West Bloom- General auditions for the at large for Avon Players, said involves the romance between a ticket information. fast-talking con man and the The upcoming Avon season: Tinderbox Production's upcom field, Jody and Jenny Florkowski 1999-2000 season will be 4 p.m. musicals give tlie players a real librarian who cons him. The ing production of "Godspell" aims of Redford, Ben Ryberg of Farm- Saturday, Sept. 25 following the chance to shine. director is Debbie Schlutow of • "Wait Until Dark" a sus to show the audience the lighter ington Hills, Morgan Johnson of 2 p.m. performance of "School "I would say that we put on Auburn Hills. pense thriller — Oct 29-31; Nov. side of being one of Jesiis Livonia, Kyle Grant of Livonia, House Rock" at Masonic Temple. wonderful musicals.' Garringer Show dates for ""The Music 5-7 and 11-13. Christ's disciples. and Shannon VanEslev of Red- Auditions for 1999-2000 season, said. "I think it's our forte." Man" are 8 p:m. Friday-Satur • "Made in the U.S.A.:.'; Originally staged on the heels ford. non-paid positions, all ages. 4 day. Sept. 10-11. 17-is'and 24- Encore'" a musical biennial of 1970s-influenced "Jesus Christ Tinderbox Productions, which p.m. Saturday. Sept. 25. Call The Avon. Players typically 25. and Oct. 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday. salute to American song and Superstar," "Godspell" focuses on is sponsored by the Scottish Rite (313)535-8962.' •open their season with a musi Sept. 12, Sept. 19, and Sept 26: 8 dance. —Jan. 14-16. 21-23 and a band of disciples who tell each Masons as part of their family cal. p.m. Monday, Sept. 20; and 27-29. other bible parables through outreach program, was begun in This year's productions include "We try to pick a show that has Thursday, Sept. 30. Perfor • "Moon Over Buffalo." a hys music and dance. Like "Super 1990 by Florkowski as part of "The Little Prince" by Antoine de 'children and teens involved." she mances are at the theater 11S5 terical farce — March 3-5, 10-12 ' star," "Godspell" also is set amid her master's theses project in Saint-Exupery, "The Little said. "There are least 10 teens Tienken Road, 1 1/4 miles east of and 16-18, 2000. a 1970s-theme, said Nancy children's theater. It was former Princess" by Frances H. Burnett and children involved lin 'The Florkowski, artistic director for ly known as the Redford Youth and Music Theatre Internation Tinderbox Productions. Theatre, and was sponsored by als Broadway Junior "Annie," Clarkston Village Players to present 'Murder by the Book: The Clarkston Village Players will usher in its. Othev shows in-the se'asda.include: -£9th-seaaonFi iday, Stju-i..10 wLtli a Himdei ufy*>- tery thriller' —-"Murder by the Book," a story•... .'• "Close. Ties," a family .dra'ma involving an about a London-novelist arid murdersv real and aging, matriarch, Nov, 5-6, 10-13 arid 18-20. fake. • . •' .' • "Weekend Comedy" by Jeanne and Sam Show times are 7:30 p.m. for Thursday shows Bobrick, Jan. 7-8,13-15 and.20-22. and 8r p.m-fqr all other shows throughout the • MA Case of Libel," by Henrv Denker, March season. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased ¥y" :I0-n;i'5-iS and 23-25;' " ; ~" calling (248) 625-8811. The Clarkston Village • B"A Bad Year for Tomatoes," May 12-13, 18-20 Players' Depot Theatre is located at 4861 White and 25-27. Lake Road, between Dixie Highway and Ander- sonville Road in Independence Township. On Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. the Players will Show dates and times for "Murder by the present "Fall Concert 1999" featuring David Book" are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 10-11, Mosher, Bob Gerics and Dan Hall. Tickets are 17-18 and 24-25; 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15; $10. Compact discs will be available following 7:30 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 16, and 7:30 p.m. the show. Call (248) 625-8811 for more informa Thursday, Sept. 23. tion. Read our Classifieds! You never know what treasures you'll find!!! THE €)b0eriW0 ?icccnlrit i^S^ NEWSPAPERS HOMETOWN CUSSMEDS PaM Of H A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area THEATER north of Commerce Road, Also need First United Methodist Church, 22331 ed volunteers for Oct. 23 Monster Woodward, south of Nine Mile, CENTURY THEATRES Mash Bash. (248) 738-2500 Femdale. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. "Forbidden Hollywood," through Dec. AVON PLAYERS 19, at St. Patrick Church, 9086 31, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Open auditions for "Wait. Until Dark," Hutchins Road at Union Lake-Road. Sundays, .7:30 p.m. Wednesdays- 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14, White Lake. Suggested donation of $5 Thursdays, 8:30 pm. Fridays, 6:30 at the playhouse, 1185 Tienken Road, may be made at the door. (248) 685 p.m.. and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays* and east of Rochester Road, Rochester 7628/(248) 788-4361 5:30 p.m. Sundays, at the Century Hills. For performances Oct. 29-31 Theatre. 333 Madison Avenue, and Nov. 5-7 and-11-13- (248) 475- JAZZ Detroit. $24.5O$34.50.(3l3) 963- 9212 9800 BIRMINGHAM CONCERT BAND TASILIMAHBEY GEM THEATRE Looking for adult musicians (wood 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays, at "Escanaba in da Moonlight," a come wind, brass, and especially percussion Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, dy by Jeff Oaniels, Sept. 15 through players) of all ages for rehearsals 29244 Northwestern Hwy., north of Feb. 13, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at 12 Mile, Southfield. (248) 351 2925 Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays- Groves High School, Birmingham. (ragtime piano) Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 (248)474-4997. FRANK FOSTER AND QUARTET p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, at the the DEARBORN BALLET THEATRE 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday. Sept, 11, ater, 33 Madison Ave., Detroit. (313) Auditions for "The Nutcracker," 1-4 at the Kerrytown Concert House. 415 963-9800 p.m. Sa:urday, Sept. Il (1 p.m. chil N. Fourth, Arin Arbor. $25, $15, $10. dren's parts for party scene, 2:30 (734) 769-2999 or [email protected] OPERA p.m. acrobats, 3 p.m. advance HEIDI HEPLER AND MICHELE dancers, and 4 p.m. adults for non- RAMO FRIENDS OF THE OPERA OF dance rdes), at the Dearborn Senior With Todd Curtis, 7-11 p.m, MICHIGAN Center Gymnasium, 13500 Cotson, Thursdays-Fridays, Too Chez. 27155 Puccini's "La Boheme." Friday, Sept. east of Schaefer between Michigan Sheraton Dr., Novi. Free. All ages. 10, at the Henry Ford Centennial and Ford roads. For performances (248) 348-5555 (Brazilian Library, 16501 Michigan Ave., Nov. 26-27. (313) 563-2488/(313) jazz/American standards) Dearborn. $15, includes afterglow 943-3095 "JAZZ ON THE LAKE" reception; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. DETROIT SYMPHONY CIVIC Chuck Mangione headlines followed 19, at the Betian Art Center. 5980 ORCHESTRA by Alexander Zonjic, also food and Rochester Road at Square Lake Road, Auditions for the youth orchestra's wine tasting offered by nearly three Troy. (313) 5820997 new season will be held Sept. 11. dozen area restaurants and wine mer (313) 576-5164/(313) 576-5100 chants, and a silent auction 2 p.m. COLLEGE DETROIT SYMPHONY Sunday. Sept. 12, at St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake. $65. (248) OU THEATRE ORCHESTRA/BALLET INTERNATIONALE 683-1750 Evening of original one-act plays . BETTY JOPLIN Open casting call for dancers (ages 7 including "Vodka Platonic" and 'Bad 9:30 p.m., 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. to college) for "The Nutcracker," noon Ju-ju and 8odacious Ta-tas."8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 10-11. at the to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 19, in room and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Sept. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St.. 228, Liberal Arts Building, Marygroye 10-11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Ann Arbor. $5. (734) 662-8310 College, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit. please be advised of strong language, TONY POPE'S N'ORLEANS STYLE For performances Dec. 9-19 at the in VarnerStudio Theatre at Oakland JAZZ University, Rochester. $7, $5 stu Detroit Opera House. (313) 576-5477 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. and alter dents. (248) 370-2030 LIVONIA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC Auditions for the 1999-2000 season nating Saturdays, at Steak and AJe. wiil be held in the coming weeks. 32750 Concord, east of 1-75. Madison COMMUNITY (734) 591-7649 Hgts. $4.(248) 476-2674 THEATER PLYMOUTH THEATRE GUILD JANET TENAJ TRIO Featuring Sven Anderson, piano and AVON PLAYERS Drive away: Vehicles from the past are ready to roll into Auditions for "It's a Wonderful Life." Kurt Krahnke. bass. 11:30 a.m. to 3 "The Music Man." Sept. 10-12. 17- 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Sept. 13- Greenfield Village this weekend for the 49th annual Old Car p.m. Sundays, at Fishbone's 19, 24-26. and Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 8 14, at the Water Tower Theatre, on Festival. From historic Model Vs to Packards, a slice of the Restaurant. 29244 Northwestern H,\>. p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, and 2 p.m. the campus of Northville Psychiatric Motor City will be on display 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Southfield. (248) 351-2925 Sundays, at the playhouse, 1185 Hospital, 41001 West Seven Mite, and Sunday, Sept. 11-12. at Greenfield Village, 20900 Oak- TYEKOWALEWSKITRIO Tienken Road, east of Rochester west of i-275, Northville. For perfor 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at Big Fish. Road. Rochester Hills. $15, (248) wood Boulevard in Dearborn. Call (31$) 271-1620 for more mances Nov. 19-20 and 26-28, and 700 Town Center Dr.. Dearborn. (3l3i 608 9077 information. Dec. 3-4. (248) 344-1723/(248) 349- 336-6350 RIDGEDALE PLAYERS 7110 or wvrw.causeway.com/ptg/ URSULA WALKER AND BUDDY "Nunsense." Sept. 11. 17-18 and 24- SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE 26. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. COMMUNITY CHOIR BUDSON Sundays, at the playhouse, 205 W. Auditions for all voice parts 7 p.m. With Dan Kollon, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 162, one mile west of 1-696 and I- REDFORD THEATRE FAMILY EVENTS , Long Lake, between Crooks and Tuesday, Sep:. 14, in the Forum Thursdays at Forte, 201 S. Woodward 275/ $6. (248) 348-5600 "Sleepless in Seattle" starring Tom •^•'•"•M^lMMIIMMMMMMM^M^MM Livernois, Troy. $13. $12 seniors/stu Building on campus, 18600 Haggerty, Ave., Birmingham. Free. 21 and older BEANIE BABY SHOW Hanks. Meg Ryan and Rosie JIF PEANUT BUTfER AND JAM dents, includes sandwich and coffee between Six and Seven Mile, Livonia. (248) 594-7300 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at O'Donnell. with guest organists, 7:30 CONCERT afterflow. .(248) 988-7049; open (248) 3498175/(734) 462-4435 THE WARREN COMMISSION the Plymouth Cultural Center. 525 ; p.m. organ overture folio-wed by 8 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 11, house 1-5 p.m: Sunday. Sept, 12. SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE JAZZ 6:30-10:30 pm.Wednesdays, Big Farmer, Plymouth: $5. $2 ages 4-12. p.m. film Friday, Sept. 10, and 1:30 featuring Janet and M'Arch of the ROSEDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS ENSEMBLE Rock Chop and Brew House's stor.e (734) 455-2110 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. overtures with 2 Children's Theatre of Michigan, at the '"You Know I Can't Hear When the terrace, 245 E. Eton, Birmingham. BIRD HIRE •p.m. and8.p.m. films, Saturday, Sept. Star Theatre at Great Lakes Crossing.. Schoolcraft College is reviving its jazz Water's Running/ 8 p.m. Friday- Free. All ages. (248) 647-7774 11, Historic Redford Theatre. 17360 Auburn, Hills. .• . . • ensemble and is looking for musicians, Saturday, Sept. 24-25 and 2 p.m. 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, Maybury State Park, meet at the Concession LahserRoad, Detroit. $2.50. (313) KINDERMUSIK STQRY TIME rehearsals will be held 7-10 p.m. Sunday,.Sept'. 26, at the Upstage : WORLD MUSIC Building in the main parking area on 537 2560 or An interactive program of storytelling, Mondays beginning Sept. 13 in the Theater, .21728 Grand River, east of music and movement with Karen. music department of the Forum Eight MileP>one mile west of Beck . http://theatreOrgans.com/mi/redford BLACK BRIMMER . Lahser, Detroit. $10. (313) 537- Schanerberger, a licensed Building on campus, 18600 Haggerty, . Road, Northville. Free with state park RICK ROE With Brendan McNulty and Ron Jewell 7716/(313) 532-4010 -Kindermusik educator at Evota Music between Six and Seven Mile roads, ST, pijMftfAN'-S GUILD OF motor vebiclke permit,- (248) 349- The pianist performs old.and ney ' perform at the HalfWay to St. 'in pnrit'on 0 n ni Ci irwiaw tont . 1Q pt Livonia. (734) 420-8984 8390. •.••;•. ••'• \ '•• : ' favorrws.-i-Sp.'m.-Saturday, :Sepi.' il, Patrick's Day party, 61.Gu.tri. '•" CRANBROOK SECOND CITY-DETROIT TRAINING "DAILY IN THE AILCY" — dl (\>ti Aiill AlUbl UlbtliU LlUlaiy.-343-. M'm y-ior,rt> rmp^'iiirri,-^00^1 _£iy.fl.. #oturdoy, Sept. ISV-folio Wo d by——= tour ante of the' country's oWest/iper-. Mile, east of Merriman, Livonia (73.4) CENTER Multicultural' festival featuring more S.' Fifth Ave, Free. (734) 327-4282 . R.P.M.,.at the Bla/ney .Bay.Pub. -" - ' ating outdoor Greek theaters and an :: ';427-612& ;'•-•• ' ''•'• •'•' ;•'- Classes in irnprpvisational technique •than"30. local bands, arts and crafts, . UNfTY IN THE COMMUNITY ' 27758 Warren, between Middiebeit kidoor theater designed.by Eliel and basic;acting skills run Sept. 30 to food; a tod's fair, poetry, movies, a FESTIVAL MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE and Inkster, Westland. No Cover. • Saarinen while takfrig a behindthe- . Nov, 24,at230.1.W.6odwafd:Ave., •swing dancing Contest; carriage ride, Music.ethnic cuisine and dress/and.; ' FESTlVAk- • (734) 421-6940 (Irish) .' scenes look-at St. Dunstan's.Gyiftf-.'. Detroit! $200. (313) 964-5821 or . . and more, il a.m.-to 11 p;m. .. performances by.the Tex-Mex 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; •" CRAOBH RUA community theater, 3;6j^.. Sunday, www, second; ity.com Saluid-ayfSlpT. ir(raTn date Sept, Conjunto Estrella'Azul Pyramid • .-- Sept;-ll'12.-Htghland FtingrOitMlS, .. Jcadilionaijruisic reminiscent..o/.ike.... Sept. 12, at the facility; 400 Lone SPiRIT OF DETROIT CHORUS * 12), between Forest and Hancock, .'. Performing Theater, MariachiAmerica Grand Blanc exit 106, oh Dixie Hwy., 1960'« Irish folk revival. 8 p.m. Pine Road, Bfoomfield Hills. (248) Looking for new members of all ages and Sec'ond'and Third. Detroit, (313) de Manuel Zaragoza, and Banda between Pontia'c and Flint. $13.95 Thursday, Sept.' 16. at The ArR, 316 S' 642-1404 ' to rehearse and become new members 832-1949/(313) 831-1265 Embajador, 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. ($12.50 advance), $11.75 seniors ' Main, Ann Arbor. $12.50. (734) 761 TiNDERBOX PRODUCTIONS of the ladies group that sing's four-part DEPOT TOWN CRUISE NIGHTS 11 and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept., age 60 and up with ID. $5.95 ages 5- 1800 'Godspell,;" 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, harbiony in the barbershop tradition; 'Hundreds of street rods rumble into 12, in Clark Park, Detroit. Free. (313) 12 ($5 advance), (800) 601- FR|F0T Sept. 10-11 and 17-18 and 2 p.m. • 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays; at St. Paul's Depot Town 6-9 p.m. Thursdays 843^9598 4848/(248) 634-5552 Sunday, Sept. 12, suitable for adults Presbyterian Church, Five Mile west of Swedish Acoustic Masters, 8 p.m. through Sept. 9, Cross Street in PLYMOUTH FALL FESTIVAL and families, not for children under, InksterRoad, Livonia. (313) 937-2429 Monday. Sept. 13, at The Ark. 316 S. Ypsilantr."(734) 483 4444 or Classic car and motorcycle show, Chili age five, at the Scottish Rite JB K JST E F I T S STAGECRAFTERS Main, Ann Arbor. $13.50. (734) 761 www.ypsilanti.org cookoff for Michigan State Cath6dralTheatre in Masonic Temple, Auditions for "Dracula," 7 p.m. 1800 FALL BIRD COUNT GILDA'S CLUB METRO DETROIT Championship, rides, chicken barbe 500 Temple, Detroit. $10, $8, $6. Monday-Tuesday,- Sept. 20-21 (6:30 SINEADLOHAN 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11,-at the Family Walk & Block Party, 10 a.m. cue, pancake breakfast, and music by (313) '535-8962 p.'m registration), at the Baldwin 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at The • Nature Center in Kensington Sunday; Sept. 26 8:30-9:45 a.m. regis community and country groups 5-10 " ; WAYNE STAGE IV . •Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Ark, 316 S, Main, Ann Arbor. $13.50. Metropark, 2240'W. BunoRd,, tration in Macomb Hall), begins with a p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 7 a.m. to10 "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes (248) 541-4832. For. performances (734) 761-1800 (Irish) Mildford. TaVe 1-96 to Kent Lake Rd. •.walking tour of doyvntown Detroit or a p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1.1 and 11 a.m. Really Reflect up," 7:30 p.m. Friday- ' Noy. 5-6, 7, 10^14,'and 18-21. exit 153 then follow the sighs. (248) one-mile indoor fun walk, then back to to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. (734) Saturday, §6pU 10-lland 171.8, and TINDERBOX PRODUCTIONS FOLK/BLUE GRASS 685-0603 or (800) 477-3.178. A C,obo Center for a family block party, 453-1540 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the State/ Metropark vehicle chtry permit is Auditions for 1999-2000 Season, non- $22, children under 10 free. (248) BLUEGRASS SESSIONS . Wayne Stage IV Theatre, Wayne, $10, required, annual $15, $8 seniors, or paid positions, all ages. 4 p.m. 577-0800 • ' With Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, tony i5rseniors/students,(734) 721-74.00 daily $3 weekends and holidays, $2 CLASSICAL Saturday. Sept. 25, at Masonic ''HAIL TO THE TRAIL*' Rice; Jerry Douglas 3nd Mark Sc-hatz, weekdays except Wednesdays, which Temple, 500 Temple. Detroit. Also A 5K, 10-K or ohemile fun run, 7:30 DETROIT SYMPHONY CHAMBER 7:30 p.m..Tuesday, Sept.. 14, at the E>IN N ER THEATER are free entry-days. Scary Workshop classes for grades 1- a.m. (registration begins) Saturday,. WINDS Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor. $31, HEALING CONCERT OF CHANT: 12 (six weeks, $25), for Cet. 16 per v Sept. 11,-at.West Brahk Picnic Area. Concert.3:30p:m. Sunday, Sept. 12, DA^E & BUSTER'S Norma Gentile performs by .candlelight formance.(313) 535-8962 $26.(734)761-1800 In Stony Creek Metropark, near at the Southeast Michigan Arts • Mystery dinner theater "Engaged t&-; sacked chants including Singing TRILLIUM PLAYERS JONATHA BROOKE v . • ' Rochcster/Uttca. $22, proceeds to Conservatory; Mabeh Road, north of Die;: 8 p.mV Saturdays through Oct. 2, Tibetan Bowls, medieval chants by Looking for a director for "The 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. at The benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Ford Road, Canton, begins .with 1:30 on the northeast corner.of M-59 and. 12th century abbess Hildegard von Fantastics-," must submit resume and Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. $18.50. Society. A Metropark vehichle permit p.m. dinner at Outback Steak Hous«, M-53. Utica, $32.95 plus tax and gra Bingen, and spontaneous healing, fee infbrmaiion no later than Sept. 12, (734)761-1800 is required, $3 weekends, $15 annual on Ford Road,.Canton. Limited seat tuity. Not recommended for children chants'intuited from the Hathors and c/o 1165 Ford Ave., Wyandotte, Ml ; DAVID OLNEY/TANYA SAVORY ($8 seniors). (248) 541-7190/(810),'.' ing. (734) 453-7590, ext, 222 under 18. (810) 930-1515 others, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the 48192. For performances .the week 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept, 12, at The 781-4242/(800)477-7756 Center of Light Church.of Metaphysic, end of Jan. 28 at the Trillium Theater, Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. $11, HUDSON'S FASHION SHOW formerly the Wyandotte Theater. •. YOUTH 10377 Enterprise Drive, off Dixie • BR A S3 $10 member. (734) 761-1800 To bencht the. Ann Arbor Art.Ccnter,7 WIEUCZKA DANCERS (folk/coun try/pop) PRODUCTIONS Hwy,, bavlsburg. $15. (248) 673^ : p.m. Sunday' Sept. 12, at Hudson's in, DODWORTH SAXHORN BAND The Polish Roman Catholic Union'of JACKIE ROUSH «*^——~* .5702'. '••:.'•• :•"'.. .•.-"•-".• - :•"•'•' the Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor. $25., Presents its re creation of mid-19th America dancers, are taking registra MARQUIS THEATRE HISTORICAL TOUR The punk folk artist performs 6:30 (734)994-8004 century American brass bands, 8 p.m. tions Sept, 9 to Oct. 15 for students .-Rumplestlltskin,*.2:30. p.m. Through Woodtawn Cenv&tcry and spe p.m: Saturday, Sept. 11. in the ga/ebo SOMEWHERE IN TIME/ Friday. Sept. 10, at First United agos 4-16; classes take place Saturdays, Sept. ii, 18 and 25, and cial program/with historian Martin , on Main near Center; Northville. GREAT GATSBY GALA :^ . Methodist Church, 45201 N. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Tom ' . 2:30. p,m. Sundays, Sept. 12/19 and' Brosnan, learn about prominent Celebrates the Scarab Cluiys history Territorial,-Plymouth, $8, $5 stu Dpoley K of C Hall, 28945 Joy Road, 26,.at the theater, 135 E. Main, • .. Detroit families and 'Millionaires .• POETRY/ and tho Emerald Sinfonifetta's second dents/seniors, $20 family. (734) 453- • Livonia. (734) 591-2079 •. . '. Northville. $0.(248) 3498110 '•' Pp'ndr 2 p:nj.' Saturday, Sept, 11,' [•, SPOKEN WORD meet at the cemetery, on west side of .season 7;30 p.m','Saturday, Sept. 18 ^280 YOUTH coMPETmoN WoodwardAye.. south p'f Eight Mile, ,'•. with cocktaiis; dinner (8:30p,hi.), • SPECIAL EVENTS The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra is POETRY IN MOTION across.from State Fair Grounds,', dancing and entertainment, vintage POPS/SWING 6 p.m. Sunday, SCpt, 12 Clark Ivcrson lookTng for contestants for its Youth ANN ARBO* AIRfORT Detroit. Free. (734) 722-6305 , dress or black tie preferred, at the & Paradise.Vallcy Days with the Competition to be hold in December • Open House.featuring Dairy Aire JAGUAR CONTOURS D'ELFGANCE Scarab Club, 217.Earnswdrth, behind JfM PARAVANTES& COMPANY Detroit Black Writers Guild, also open . at Eyola Mtsfc of Canton, in addition 10a.m. to 4:l3Q p.m. Saturday, Sept. the- Detroit Institute of Arts. $100;' "Frank Sinatra Tribute,* Q^iO p.m. to micat the Grand Cafe,.3.3316 Grand •"Cow" plane, Ford Tri-Motor plane and to orchestral Instruments, piano con 11, to enter be there by 9:30 a.m., at proceeds to benefit educational dut- midnight. Fridays-Saturdays through. River at Formington Road, a Yankee Airforce C47, ID am.to 5 testants ar« also being sought, win the Northfield Hilton, I 75 and Crooks, reach programs of the Emerald September, at Andiamo Italia.VVest.. Farmingtoh. No Cover: (248) 015 p.m. Sunday, Sept 12 (free), pancake ners will poiform oh the youth cbn- Troy. (734) 464-3887 ' Sinfonletta and the Scarab Club, 66/G telegraph Road at Maple, : '. 9181 breakfast 8-11:30 a.m. ($4, $2 chiK • • Certs in February of 2000. (734) 451- MICHIGAN STATE CHILI (313)438-.0780: .-"" '•'"".'.?•': filoolnfieid Hills. (248) 865 9300 . dren), at the airport, south of 1-94, 2112 . he'ar the corner of-State and Elswof th. CHAMPIONSHIP •:.'••'-". '. "' '.'. ••'' '"' • '"\'; •'.•• •' '• :'• '••:.'.'•• roadsi Ann Arbor. (734) 994-2841 And Salsa Competition, Saturday, . . AUDITIONS mm ANTIQUE SHOW Sept. il •during Plymouth's Fell t?^**mF+> immi•;_<»••• ^.^ygt?.!-'iriT^U!!!?''*" **^PW»»H»J> CHORAL MOON DUSTERS SINGLES DANCE Festival. Benefits all of the community AUTUMNFEST 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, at the Livonia 2-9',p:m.'Friday, Sept. 10, ii a.m. to 8 CANTIBIIE WOMEN'S CHORAL service groups in -an around Plyrtiovth. VotuiHeeis, nveded for.the West Civic Center, 15218 rar.»vnngtdn Rum p.m. Sitfuntay, Sept. 11 and 11 a.m.'/ Performs a.variety of music including ; (734) 4558838 '.':'• Bfodnifield Parks' and Recreation festi Livonia, $4 member, $5 guest. (734)' to5 p.m. Sunday,-Sept. 12, at the ' ••/. Renaissance, classical,' folk, spiritual val, noon t6 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept.. Novi ExpoCenter, off I-9Gondexjt' .• and gospel, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at 18, at Marshbhnk Park oivHiller Road, PI on so soc next iTn^o awpiiiwiiw^wwwwiiiwiij^ii^^ HII'l'lIU mmmmmm mmmmmmmmmtmmm^m^m IWIUMI'^F tmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm^^m^mmmmmm^mm^^M The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Continued from previous page al garage and cars, giant generators THE CHURCH 3700100 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. Tickets Cabin. 9779 North Te/ritonal Rd., placed by Ford and Thomas Edison 8 p.m. Wednesday. Sept, 29, 7th $15 in advance, $18 al door. (734) Plymouth (734) 455-8450(Swing) 422-329& that still operate, and the tunnel to House, 7 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac. 996-8555 TYPE 0 NEGATIVE PICNIC DANCE the 56-room mansion with elaborate Tickets $20; Alt ages. (248) 335- JEWEL HEART BENEFIT ODD ENOUGH 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 1, St- Andrews carved woodwork and personal arti 3 p m. Sunday, SepA 12, music by Ted 3540 (alt. pop) With Howling Diablos, 60 Second With Mogue Doyle, 6 8 p.m; Friday, Hall. 431 E! Congress, Detroit. facts, at 4901 Evergreen Road. Sokolowski Orchestra,-5 p.m. perfor COLONEL SUN Crush/Gangster Fun, Fathers of the ID Sept,10. Dick O'Dows 3td anniver Tickets on sale.$15. All ages, (248) Dearborn. (313) 593-5590 mance by the Mala Potska Dance on college night..9:30 p.m. Thursday. and Chris McCall, 8 p.m. Saturday, sary celebration. 160 W. Maple Rd., 645-6666 or www.ticketmaster.com HENRY FORD Groups, at the American Polish • Sept. 9, The Blind Pig, 208 S. First Sept! 11. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., Birmingham (248) 642-1135 or dick- VARIAC Cultural Center, 2975 E. Mapte at MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE Street, Ann Arbor, No cover with col Ann Arbor. $6 cover. (734) 9968555 odovrfS@30).com 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. -25. 313.J3C Dequindre, Troy. $5. (248) 689-3636 Old Car Festival, Saturday-Sunday, lege I.D. (734) 996-8555 JOHN POPPER BAND OUT OF REACH upstairs from Jacobys. 624 Brush St.. STARDUST BALLROOM Sept. 11-12; Railroad Days, displays, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. 10 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 9, Boulders, Detroit.. 18 and over. $5 cover. (313j CREED Dance Parties 9 p.m. Fridays, lessons ride a 1890-1910 handcar, traditional Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, one- 1020 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth 21 962-7067 (pop) With Our Lady Peace and Oleander. also available, at 28651 Northwestern hobo camp, create puppets of engi half block west of State Street. Ann and over. (734) 459-4190 (classic DAVID YOUNG neers and conductors, Saturday- Friday, Oct. 15, The Patace, Auburn HWy., Southfield: $8. (2-18} 356-5678 Arbor. Tickets on sale $21.50 (734) rock) 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Hills, Tickets on sale $24.50 reserved Sunday, Sept. 25-26; the village is cel 668-8397 (blues) ' KRISTINE PATTERSEN Polished Outlook, Inc. Free admission and general admission. (248) 370- ebrating tts 70th season with a host JOYDROP 3 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 11. Espresso with purchase of CD. Young w J-^'-r^^^Jt?^^.•¾^^pa^,^l^:«^'3^^ ^Wf^W'WflwV'*'^^ '' Pipwiijfl^i^fe^t.^**^ i o> T-J riK'T."* ** ^^W'^WW&^'W.'f- ^-C'^cTVW??^ Ee** The Observer & £cce«*ric/rHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Blue Eyes' guilty of laugh-making BYJONKATZ Cary. This allows him to be best ber of...The Family. He's never you've seen in the commercials SPECIAL WRITER when the walls are closing in, met them, and protests that "I — poor Michael's in up to his Hugh Grant has a problem. A like the earlier Grant in "Front don't wanna marry your father." fluffy hairline doing favors for lot of young actors achieve Page" and so many others. "You will," she warns, "and all Dad. First laundering a little instant stardom and spend a In "Mickey," Hugh plays his friends." money through the art store, career living up to the early Michael, a suave Manhattan art Downtown in Little Italy, he then covering up a little arson; hype, Hugh Grant seems to have dealer who runs an auction like confronts the clan. There's Fran- finally, there's that little accesso to prove himself with each new Don Rickles with culture. kEE, VinEE, RichEE, LouEE — ry to murder thing. release. It's possible that this Proposing to girlfriend Gina that's how.they say it on Mulber To stay alive as a rival crime summer's comedy quinella, "Not- (Jeanne Tripplehorn) in a Chi ry Street. Frank, Gina's dad, is family ancl the FBI are closing ting Hill" and "Mickey Blue nese restaurant, a scene you'll James Caan. He's an old crony to in, Michael poses as mobster Eyes," will let him go on to do his recall next time you're in one, the big boss, Vito (Burt Young). Mickey Blue Eyes from Kansas thing without the "Yeah, he's he's shocked when she turns him Caan's equally at home playing City. There's a lot of "Analyze cute but can he act?" anchor down. "You're ashamed of me," he serious gangsters ("The Godfa This" in this. Grant's and Billy around him. reasons. "I talk funny and my ther") and comedy gangsters Crystal's fishes-out-of-water Grant is cute, all right; he's hair's unusually fluffy." ("Honeymoon in Vegas"), so the come from the same pond. Sup also got the frenetic funnybone But she's got a different expla dees, dems and doses flow freely. porting actor Joseph Viterelli of that other Grant character, nation. If he becomes a member Before you can say "Fuhged- plays the exact same role in both of the family, he becomes a mem aboudit" — which Grant can't, as movies as a huge henchman. Even a few of the locations look the same, from the New Jersey r II B S I h V. I K 8- C I E. X T K I I ^ bank of the Hudson River where they bury the bodies to the aban RAKRT WnCIIEB doned shipyard where the oppos Romantic comedy: Gina Vitale (Jeanne Tripplehorn) i««^-* ing Dons bury the hatchet. :«, **> and Michael Felgate (Hugh Grant) in "Mickey Blue "Mickey Blue Eyes" is a Eyes." LI IlOllIII: MOVIES lightweight romantic comedy 17 and has no aspirations to be any thing more. Grant, Caan and degree. They are aided and abet like? w. J Tripplehorn are guilty of laugh- ted by a motley mob of comic Jon Katz is a free lance writer B4JUR WITCH PROJECT (R) THECENERAL'SDAUCKTIR(R) (Ml Ki COWIfTI USTWS AV3IW KatkHHiAmattnwnts making in at least the second criminals. So eh — what's not to who lives in Rochester. 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T«BU» WITCH PWjECT(R) HP OUTSIDE PRQYIMNCE(R) YhakHosttruriAwpltd Old Man Dunphy (Alec Baldwin) phy's roomie, who often looks 244-3S3-STAR THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (R) Set in Rhode Island and ConT RUNAWAY B»0£(PC13} W THE 13TH WARRIOR (R) No or< irrfcf ^e 6 ^Titled for «113 has pulled the necessary strings, like he heeds quick access to a AMEJtKANPIE(S) aiifoirowiinwTNCJXwnwi Terra The Observer & EccetitricfYlWllSDAY,SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 ** E7 i H STREET SCENE I8*' 8 g the 1980s: an experiment that paid off 1 hate, to Men ,u \\'.>;k .•(! 1 iv-!, 'II :.' •illifi is today's Planet 96.3 sound, I found myself dancing to the a man with long-term goals and should check them out this time admit it, but 1 the HJSd- u-vviii- Y.>!, ••'. O [) • hr;n' With support from the station's same music my older sisters had strong connection to the early around. "If people go out and .see am a product of ivuv complaining. general manager Mike Fezzey, partied to in college, the same years of alternative rock, them, they'll be really pleased," the 1980s. the 50 percent modern rock and music that blared from my best Michaelswould like to see WPLT he said. "They play nothing buti It started with Reviving the recent past 50 percent flashback and alter friend's car as we squealed into become something of a radio their hits." a pair of purple Garott Michaels j-oined the native ..classics format became a our high school parking lot just, institution in Detroit, following With songs like "Down Under" leg warmers I radio1 'station, more than three recipe for success. • in time.for first hour. Flash back in the footsteps of others.like and "Who Can It Be Now," Men indeed. WRIF and WCSX. So far his P wore in second years u«,y r<\ :>i'f.'"!Vu' oper:\l ions Instituting the "Flashback at Work performances are sure I ideas seem to be working just g r a d e marin^r-r .!•'.'.' ;»M»w;sm direci<;r. Lunch"" re-introdilced metro "It's been three years now and to draw audiences into a sonic fine. ^ STEPHANIE (scrunched to Kxp'N-ii-nc r"'.', raai.' 'acli'i ;U a Dt ttoiters to songs like '"Tainted it's hugely successful," said time machine, taking them back c A.CASOLA the ankles of Phi;;-.d»-Vi'hi . Lolin-ii Lu'Vc" bv Soft Cell and "Rock the Michaels of the Saturday night to the 1980s, an era remembered course) and con Niiv!:..ris ,:,-1. -'t! ..';u!(>n C'ashuh" by The Clash and ritual. "On any given (Saturday) Flashing back: the live for parachute pant.s, skinny ties, tinued on to my thai a i i c r r, [.-••••.- h id allowed memories of a decade night you'll see a couple thou version and cutting edge music that, later .discoveryof the curling !"<"-ach(' JoyProp from page E6 its audience, which is something Plenty of what truly matters to McKay are he strives for as a musician. ? all the fans who've come to see While his musical influences are •Fl2* : Joy- JoyDrop and said that, in some too many to name, McKay said Drop (pic way, the songs and lyrics touched the last live show he attended tured • . them, helped therfi, or. lifted their that made him feel that bond right to spirits. was a Marilyn Manson'perfor left) is "You write a song and you mance he caught while in Thomas think you're inspired...but when Philadelphia. someone says 'I'm inspired by CHILL"" "I expected it to be really Payne, your song,' you know you're good," he said, with a hint of - Tony doing something real...That to excitement rising in his voice. 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"I ' •! *J • I} I I .^P!P^«*w^v^^T^p^ ••' •». • ^^^^T^^«»-^ ^^»•^1^^^^^ E8' 27j DINING aiiza blends familiar and new in Gourmet Gala "Let the stoics say what they Perhaps the next stop might please, we do not eat for the good Schoolcraft College be Norwegian salmon from Cost of living, but because the meat is Culinary Extravaganza co, smoked chicken rissotti with savory and the appetite is keen" sun dried tomatoes and chevre — Ralph Waldo Emerson When: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. from the Golden Mushroom* A sampling of the newest of 26 bowtie pasta from the Macaroni the new restaurants, old Where: In the Waterman Cen Grill, sea scallops with shitake favorites, fine wines and tempt ter on the Schoolcraft College, salsa and taro hash from Broad- ing auction packages await din 18600 Haggerty Road, street or char grilled breast of ers at the eighth annual School between Six and Seven Mile chicken from the University of craft College Culinary Extrava roads, just west of 1-275, in Michigan Food and Nutrition ganza 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Livonia. Services. Cost: Tickets are $40 per per The gourmet feast, which rais Save room for ice cream sun son or $75 for two. Call (734) daes from blue ribbon award- es scholarship funds for School 462-4417. y craft College students, will winning Ashby s Sterling Ice include a number of Schoolcraft Cream, Mary Denning's Cake Shoppe or TBQ Pastries, Diners Culinary Arts alumni among the close ties to Schoolcraft. almost 60 restaurants and food can compliment their food choic distributors attending. Others include Chef and es with wines from Michigan Grape and Wine Council, Pelee Those with adventuresome Schoolcraft instructor Brian Pol- cyn's Five Lakes Grill, alumni Island Winery or Fine Wine souls might want to sample the Source, Inc.; beverages from fare at Bonfire Bistro & Brew Jeff Zak of Jeff Zak's Catering in Plymouth, Chef and instructor Central Distributors of Beer, Inc. ery, La Bistecca Italian Grille, and Craft Distribution; and fla the Hilton Garden Inn and Buca Jeff Gabriel's The Farm Restau rant, alumna and Chef Kelli vored cappuccino and espresso Di Beppo, all restaurants new to from Cadillac Coffee Company. the area. Lewton's Too Unique Caterers, Buca de Beppo, whose chef Matt During the event, Master Traditionalists will find old Chuchman is a Schoolcraft gr ad, Sommelier Madeline Triffon of favorites such as Emily's, the and Intermezzo, whose owner Unique Restaurant Corp. will Golden Mushroom, Station 885 STATK PHOTO BY BRYAN MITCHEU Nick Apone has a son in the present a wirie seminar, match - Restaurant, the Water Club Culinary Arts program. ing wines to the foods from Planning the event Eriq Lukasik, (left to right) executive chef of La Bistecca Italian Seafood Grill, Zingerman's, selected restaurants and'be Grille, Schoolcraft College Culinary Extravaganza co-chair Colleen Pobur, restau Rocky'& and La Shish ready and Patrons of Culinary Extrava ganza VIII will experience a available for individual commen rant owner Jerry Costanza Jr., and co-chair Suzanne Thomas-Hughes, at the waiting with fine examples of tary. Raffle winners will be restaurant in Plymouth. La Bistecca Italian Grille, and other popular metro Detroit their fare. wide variety of culinary delights. Begin with Nantucket Bay scal announced and claim their restaurants, will serve samples of their specialties at the Schoolcraft College Culi For a taste of something far lop bisque from Excaliber, oys prizes, which include two round- nary Extravaganza on Sunday, Sept. 26. ther afield, diners can sample ters on half shell from Tom's trip tickets on Northwest Air offerings from Broadstreet of Oyster Bar, angus beef bits with lines to anywhere in the conti Linden, TBQ Pastries of Wind horseradish sauce and tortilla nental U.S., a three-month auto designed to pamper and delight tasting seminar for 20 people Tower tour with lunch and a six- sor, Kerrytown Bistro of Ann chips from the Hilton Garden lease from Saturn of Plymouth/ lucky bidders. They include: a with Madeline Triffon, Master week pilot's training class at Arbor and The Farm Restaurant Inn, wild mushroom kiwi bisque Farmington Hills and an Orin gourmet dinner for eight in your Sommelier, with appropriate Schoolcraft; hotel stays at of Port Austin, v from the Michigan Star Clipper Jewelers garnet and diamond home, prepared by a Schoolcraft foods; a Las Vegas trip, complete Embassy Suites and Petoskey's The American Harvest, the Dinner Train or chicken Welling ring. chef; a weekend getaway to with fabulous dining; a RE/MAX Bay Harbor; and the chance to restaurant operated by School ton encroute from Embassy Capping off the day, a live auc Pelee Island, complete with wine balloon ride, with pick-up and be a train engineer for a day on craft Culinary Arts students, Suites Hotel. tion will feature packages tour and tasting, and dinner and return in a Hummer; a Wayne the Michigan Star Clipper Din tops the list of participants with hotel for four; a private wine County Metro Airport Control ner Train- WHAT'S COOKING Send items for consideration They will perform historical sauce. 9300 now has valet parking. Chef Todd will also launch a • Bella Ciao — 118 AV. Libef- in What's Cooking to Keely Wygo- music frorn-JJlrazil, Italy and • Two chefs from the Golden Hours are lunch 1.1 a.m. to 4 series of Todd's Spicy Specials in ty, Ann Arbor (across from the nik. Entertainment Editor, Spain while you dine on a four- Mushroom restaurant in p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner 4- the fall. And he's not talking Ann Arbor Art Center\ offers Observer & Eccentric Newspa course international menu with Southfield were chosen to com 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, until spicy, he'll be dishing up fiery. "intimate dining with a Euro pers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, foods from the same countries, pete on teams that will travel- to midnight, Friday-Saturday; and Zanzibar is open Monday- pean flair." The restaurant is MI 48150. To fax, (734) 591-7279 prepared by Executive Chef Tim the Culinary Olympics in Ger 4-10 p.m. Sunday. The menu is Thursday 11:30 a.m: to 9:30 open 5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Sat or e-mail kwygonik@ oe. Voss. Admission for standing many in August 2000. an eclectic array of authentic p.m.; Friday until 10 p:m. Sat- urday. Call (734) 995-2107 for homecomm. net room only, without dinner, is Italian dishes from antipasti information, or www. Executive Chef Derin Moore urdav 5-10.p.ni'. and Sunday 5- What's Cooking includes list $10. Reservations strongly through desserts. 9:30* belaciao.com advised. was chosen as one of the five ings of new restaurants, special members of the United States • New menu at Zanzibar, p.m. But don't bring your • Olga's the Troy based dinners, menu changes, restau • Too Chez Restaurant, National Culinary Team. Nigh 216 S. State Street, Ann Arbor cigarettes. Zanzibar is com restaurant chain is now on the rant anniversaries and renova 27155 Sheraton Dr., Novi, Exec chef Deni Smitjanovski will com (734) 994-7777 created by the pletely non-smoking. Web. Visit them online at tions, sister-brother team of chefs www.olgaski tchen.com utive Chef Greg Upshur will pete in Germany as a member of • The Capital Grille, a clas •Bernardus Winery at Big treat patrons to a five course the Macomb Community College Misty and Todd Callies explores "We're really excited about the Rock Chop & Brew House, the sweetly aromatic and gently- sic steak house, recently cele macrobiotic culinary extrava Culinary Team. brated its third anniversary at site," said Steven Frank, director 245 S. Eton, Birmingham (248) ganza .featuring fresh, all-organ-, flavored vegetables and pastas The U.Si Culinary Team was 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy of marketing at Olga's Kitchen. 647-7774, winemaker dinner 7 ic ingredients, 7 p.m. Tuesday, of the Mediterranean, the boun "It gives us the opportunity to p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, Cost $75 recently in Michigan, using the ty bf.North American waters and in the Somerset Collection Sept. 21. The cost is $32 per per N o r t h. Th e C a p it a I Gr ille's build a better relationship with per person includes tax and gra son (excluding beverage, tax arid kitchens at Schoolcraft College gardens, and the in TiiTrtn i o t/v fpet rnrMnoc' artrt diver«f.nuMvu features steaks, our current guest base by. giving tuity. An hors d'oeuvrea recep gratuity). Call (248) .348-5555,. practice working together. grain-fed, corn-finished steaks seafood', fresh salads, hearty them;a new way to enjoy one. ol_ tion will be followed by a'tahta- Featured "menu iteois include g ft 1r their fartrrtttr-restaT]TailXsT" A" lizingfiye-course, rhgnu prepared - and roa t? of th Midw""* r» wfl TsoTips, and award-wiTfntng appe- •five different flavor with the tropical theme loyal tizers such as"pan-trted-calanial-t' ..'portion of the Site is devoted to a' •hy Executive Chef Scott Pctelt nofi served with a wild grape Maih Street (corner of Second colofingcontest for.kids. ._ .. son and paired with the award-, diners include as their favorites. with hot cherry peppers. , . -' . ; sauce, wild mushroom( Adzuki Street), Royal Oak-(248)- 582-= winning wines of Bernardus, in bean and Hiziki soupj and an California's Carrhel Valley, "the organic apple pie with 'a natural entree highlight is Duck Three wheat crust and elderberry Ways —-grilled, seared, and con- Om 6 OZ. LOBSTER TAIL OAKLAND UNIVERSITY'S PROF £ SSIONAi 1HEATRE COMPANY rfcf1W1Mt?15 /jwW-*r$«W,^««*«»». '•%• fit, served with the winery's sig ilinnJE.K rri*tM*i*4a»lBr*** nature red wine 1995 Bernardus MEADOW BROOK THEATRE Marinus. Winery Director of I 1/2 Off Second Dinner | Operations Sen Sedlacek will be MITCH I When you purchase another regularly jvriral \ on hand to I dinner entree of equal or greater va-tH1! I provide personal introduction IIOl:SEY\S Wllh'Coupon OfferGi*xt Moi!(i,t\ Friday ARerJAOp.m. | classic ;to Bernardus wines. • * Niilfioud Uilh Any Other OfTcrs t .J Coupon expires September 30, 1999. j comedy . • Al's 13th Annual Chili :Cookoff noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, SATURDAY with a \ OPES-DAILY fxaam. FASiuos smm ;Sept. 12 at Al's Copper Mug, MOy-SAT We're Your IMI^HnQ Thimdnyt • twist 1704 W. Maple, corner of Decker [AT 11 tOO AM Slnrtin^f fit Soon • Road, iri;Walled Lake, donation 4.7PMBULV g^PARTY PLACE 2tt5im S<-lio»l<*r:it'l BUSINKSSMKN'S 0|l|MI-..)f I ;.lll>.'>kl- l»lt< DINNERS !$'l. More chili cooks are needed, - rw &>''Call us now to LUNCHES SEPT 15 % Jy reserve YOUR. from THROUGH IcaUAl or Patti (248) 624-9659 i a\OM\ 8 •from s for details. The event is a fund fv-.J^ special date!. {I'M) 125-5520 5.95 6.05 OCT 10 raiser for Michael Babel for a • Rehearsal Dinner • Shower BANQUET FACnim.3 .AVAJ1ABLK "" >bone marrow transplant. The • Business Meeting • Birthday: 'Thirty years ago, Heij Simon's. *€ammerce resident has a match, • Graduation* Anniversary he just needs help raising money • Road Rally • Kid's.Party hilarious comedy poked fun to pay for it," • Sports Qanguel • Holiday i\ a couple.of guyVbatching AlX-roU-CANXAT 'it."In 19&6,Simon rewrote ', The chili cook-off will feature MJIIY PACKAGE*,,. GRPATM Sax Appeal 4-9 p.m. and Dan - for^mypfiof isdrmore/ - iheplay to show that ;Valine 9 pan, to 1 ami. Beer, hot m^OverfoThe mi'.match-ed female fco.mics •dogs, Italian sausage, buffalo LIVONIA can be just as odd-and burgers and hamburgers will be 33605 Plymouth Road South |fieldMarriott 'j (Wesi of Farming^ Road).. even funnier - a coup!?!. cooked outside on the grill. No (754)1613550 children or anyone under age 21 For Early Bird flounce \it\qi\ irtd'Oiive. • will be admitted. DEARBORN Madison play trivial Piirsuit • Classical Flamenco Guitar 22148'Michigan Avenue • instead of poker, and the (Between Southfield A Telegraph). Dinner Speciti Music and Latin Foods. 4 p.m. Cmiple (ostazuela brothers replace (JIS) S6X-S900 fe Sunday, Sept. 12 at Fort<$ Other Buddy's location*; female version Jt' the Pigeon sisters, but the Restaurant, 201 S, Old Wood •;«Farrfiijigton HrUs • Bloomfield , BY NEIL SIMON [junior's stilt uproarious. ward, Birmingham (248) 594- "•. •RojfSlOak«AuburnHifii. • ' (AMERICAN CPILLC 7300, The cost is $40. The •'.•'Detroit* Warcen • Po;n!o Pia^a Troubadours, pavid Cocagne MBT BOX OFFICE: (248) 377-3300 and Michael Blaskiewicz of Fer- *\—* VWT\ %{*&<* u .«* GROUP SALES: <248) 370-3316 ndale, both have a master'a !»>**•, degree in music from Wayne www.mbtheatre.com State University and specialize : (xiniplctc piiiut'i' in classical'flaiiienco guitar. Dally Specials Mftde possible by; r^^S!^^^ Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m. Concert Goers Special •••^^JSSSK^^-- .-!.U'/\'; f-)!hiT-f)ft"-ii ^frr-j* AJu'tfcw.'y^w. <^, r.. j3nFarm:ng:bn-Com:-T Ed 248-459-3333:, • Oaxwood « pleased to we-come ^rasser M. Awsad, MD, M-Se, and the new Pediatric ', jli: ~sr ••• i.-'^1.:"1 7 •'.^•••X *cc- ''ini.m.fni CCA 1(1 ,.-oai-r I Plymouth Cultural Center s52b s-3'me?-:-34-4.5D•otyu: 1 Ueuroiogy and Movement Disorders Program. Or. Awaad brings his medical expertise and 'JO. ^ * ' "-s'v'U i U.'l J v'V/V ...»»1 <: ' i i. ;'_T^ tjw ' v >« LW ^. V 1 dav per v','kS48 2days$62 Jrnmile J.S7S "10 ;