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, .__nefi*vn WMf'flMfftT'VfoPffiaiWfl' Putting you In touch Thursday wtth your work} April 22,1999 Serving^heWe^U U-y '•', .'J4 Ni-VWH 92 WESTLAND. MICHIGAN • 74 PAGES • http://observer-occcntric.com Sr>[ \rt F work bids STATT PHOTO BT Ttm HAWUT A musical: The John OK'd Glenn Theatrical Guild . performs George M, • By this summer, nine Cohan*s "Give My Wayne-Westland elemen Regards to Broadway," at tary buildings will be undergoing remodeling : 7 p.m. today through Sat and renovations. urday,/M BY HEATHfiR NEEDHAM STAFF WRITER The Wayne-Westland COMMUNITY LIFE board •> of education' Monday approved spending $2.7 million Heavenly hobby: It might of its bond money to be small insize,butt7ie Father tod ton: Son David Smith Jr. and father David Smith Sr. in a greenhouse at Clyde make improvements to 15 members of the Great Smith and Sons Greenhouse and Farm Market in Westland, five elementary schools. That means by this summer, nine Lakes Chapter of the elementary buildings will be undergo Angels Collectors Club of ing remodeling and renovations, said Charlotte Sherman, Wayne-Westland America Have alot-^nthu- ^Community Schools' assistant superuv siasm about their favorite tendent for general administration. pastime, collecting angels 1Busines1 s is blooming Hoover, Schweitzer, Kettering, Jef ','. ' •'•, HiP '..'• ^-^^^^j^^^^^»^^^^»J^^ I n i i j ^M^^^^III+IHIMIIIWI •••' • i «••• •" •••;».• j ill I i|ii^ihw»^^pJ»ll^>^iii^ww^^M^^^3PC ferson-Barns and Lincoln elemeritaries in all shapes, sizes and will receive repairs beginning this sum styles,/Bl mer. Some improvements included in em^ofgi^mg Monday's biovawards include new win dows, new heating/cooling systems, AT HOME BTBirBSONDKAjACHMAN new carpeting/flooring, plumbing and . STATT WMlftJ laminates. The biggest ticket item is window Artist at work: Here's your In 183< St«pb<© Smith took a trip replacements, which will range from chance to watch an Old dowtt, to* Krtia^pwpa^lH^/Nw-TbT^'.'-. $51,600 to $413,850. Ml hawaHijaJfJ on ooma farmland. • All classroom work is expected to be World craft, as\a furni* i^lli^^^ara'laUrir;. the Smith finished during the summer months to ture artist decorates minimize the interruption to students, * -• 1 pieces at a store this Greenhouse an-.••-....d Farm . Market^ . - in ~~ ' Please see SCHOOLS, A2 weehend./DS .^i^^,y::y\-:;^^y^yy'-'yX-^ 'y:- ^^^^•\^:i^ifi^^^-Xis^ Auction action: A guide to Smith S^.^ CiydeVBon and a giwt- great-grandson of Stephen*;said, Council says this year's Channel 56 adding that he waa bora on the prop- auction is inside,/D__ - Trty rather than in a hoapjtai. ^ :r *I uaed.to farm with iny dad; -no Smith, 69, said. In those days the family farmed 250 acres. • :• ENTERTAINMENT :j[ Cly^Sroithrdietf in 1984. .;.:';•. . But even befcre his death, the fain-. living center Puppets; Having their . ily started using greenhousea and • cutting back on what was growing in. BY HEATHER NEEDHAM own theater is a dream the fields*' ^'-''y'-yy'"1 .•''; STAFF WRITER come true for Puppet Arty "\- The switch to greenhouses gave The Westland City Council Monday the family more control oyer the auc- voted 5-2 against approving the site a troupe of professional ; ._ procewrZteeZo/^ 4»ii8< of each growing season, accord hasworkedfar Clyde Smith and Sons for30yeafyan4 Sue plan for an assisted living center. puppeteers. /El ing to David Smith Sr. ''''•yy--'.:. ^h The 52,449-square-foot, one-story So the family tradition continues fiailrnarkofW^silandtW building proposed by Hearthstone asSmith'schildren/are activei in $hV yeiti% transplant young pfa Knotts(left) of would have been located on the west busineaa^'David Jr., Barbara arid REAL ESTATE fedjbrdy newly Hired, aAdKathyEvans of:Ganto%inheir first side of Merriman, south of Cherry Hill. It would have been used as a 133-beil C*WU*fflp3 senior assisted living center. Neophyte home buyers: Council members voting against the Running the gauntlet for measure were Justine Barns, Charles "Trav" Griffin, Richard LeBlanc, the first time./Fl Sharon Scott and Sandra Cicirelli. The supporters were Glenn Anderson and Charles Pickering. INDEX LeBlanc said he thought the project was "pushed through" and was uncom • Obituaries A4 fortable with many aspects of it. "We have similar properties in West- • Classified Index F5 land that havelbeen endorsed and Real Estate F5 approved," LeBlanc said. "This parcel Crossword G2 has the potential for higher and better use." Job* G5 One such better use would be com Home & Service H8 mercial use, because the property is surrounded by commercially zoned Automotive J2 land, he said. • Opinion A12-18 The building's dimensions were • Calendar »4 another problem in LeBlanc's mind. A Trucking produce: Clyde Smith (behind door) 290-foot wide building sitting on rough • Sport* CI iitid workers pose>for a picture inthel9$0& ly five acres makes it "too deep and too • Real Estate *K \iAX$^h photo includes Clyde AlsopictUrMisljw wide," he said. "The project is very Smith and his father, WiUidm Smith: from the truckiivhen he was 8 or 9[years old. tight on this piece of property." < Please see CENTER, A2 •£ n.iiiirrii HOW TO REACH US Job fair Saturday families and individuals to turn off their TV sets for seven days. .... Newsroom: 7 WW-fcUM Job seekers and employers will have a chance to National TV-Tumoff Week, which begins today get together in Westland on Saturday, April 24. ,. PLACES & FACES aild runs through April 28, focuses not on the quali NewsroomFax: 734-501-727¾ The Westland Chamber of Commerce annual Jobs Earned: .t|HwtiniMi# •••hotiifcoiww.wrt ty of TV programming but on the excessive quantity and Careers Fair will be held 10 am, to 6 p.m. at fair between 1-3 p.m. of television that most Americans watch and the lost ,* .- Nightilhe/Sports: 734-fS3-2104 the Westland Shopping Center. Attendees can stop at the chamber booth the day opportunities to read, converse, participate, think, Reader Comment Line:. 734-183-2042 This is the third year for the event, which drew of the fair and pick up a map of the employer loca create and do. Classified Advertising: 7344*14900 .more than 2,000 job seekers last year. The entire tions and visit the interview tips table located near "The purpose of the TV-Turnoff Week is to take an Display Advertising: T*4-Stl-2300 mall willbe filled with more than 70 tables for by. extended break from this medium which so controls employers to meet job seekers. \ . Home Delivery :TM-M1-0900 Job seekers who fill out a survey will be entered in our lives," said Jolee Kempf, children's librarian. All types of businesses will be in attendance a drawing for n $250 gift certificate to Westland According to Nielsen Media Research, the average including: retail, manufacturing, engineering, tech Shopping Center. American watches almost four hours of TV a day nical, professional, sales, marketing, health care, which amounts to two months non-stop per year and trades, financial, office/clerical and organizational. can total nine years of non-stop watching by the . The major sponsor is the Observer & Eccentric time a person is 65. Newspapers. WYCD Young Country will be sponsor TV-Tumoff week "We are encouraging children and adults to do ing radio advertising. Linda Lee, Young Country The- William P. Faust Public Library of Westland things like read, walk, bicycle, work on a puzzle or radio personality, will make an appearance at the will join others nationwide to encourage millions of write a letter," Kempf said. 6 63174 10011 mamm HMM Piip Wl TtoObnrctr A EceemtridTmmDAXAPML 22,1999 '«'. WEtlUND ACHIEVERS itian waives exam in rape case {Item* for the Achievere column fy for the dean's list, full-time should be MubmUttdto the Wtet- students must have a grade BYRKNtxSKOGUMJ • Later, SIM testHM, aH four m%n MXitalfy Later, he added: "There will lamd Observer, 36261 School- point average of at least 3.5 on a STAttWRTrt* never be an allegation that my ctaft, Livonia, Michigan 48150 4.0 scale with no grade less than *§uuti*4 tm, e«d that all but Hartmayar client had..any sexual relations RyantCorey, 22, of Westlfind,. ofc'cdn be e-mailed to bjaeh^ •-•a:*>:^-: -,-"•:• punchad har and thrairtaiiad har Itfa. with this lady ,.rShe gets paid to the fourth defendant facing crim pirP»t?w^rsjBiw^ af^BFa aaajvaji ,MH^a^vajwva^w iiav piiwt ndit%0e.homec0mm.net inal sexual conduct charges in have sex. To my knowledge, one % The University of Michigan- SV-s- -'-'-^-^/-:•:.."'.'."'•'• ";,',:•.•; V;'-^' the rape of a Detroit woman at a person paid her/ Mr; Hartmey jCreightoa University student Dearborn has named the fall er.* '•;'•'*'•• q*nemh KakaxUpudi of West- 1998 dean's list in the College of Livonia house in March, waived identified prostitute, testified at that all but Hartmeyer punched Arts, Sciences and Letters his preliminary hearing Tues Crystal Smith, who said she is lind has been named to the ^he April 13 preliminary hearing her- and threatened her life. the mother of Corey's 4-year>old dean's honor roil for academic including Westland residents: day, for Hartmeyer and Michaud that The victim was waiting to tesy achievement during the 1998 fall Andrew Raisanen, a senior He was bound over by 16th three of the defendants sexually tify at Corey's preliminary hear daughter, had arrived at court stenuester. Full-time students majoring in mathematics; District Court Judge Robert B. assaulted and punched her at a ing Tuesday. with friend Lisa Levigne of who achieve a grade-point aver Meghan Chatham, a sopho Brzezinski to Wayne County Cir house of Five Mile in the early After court proceedings on Farmington Hills before Corey's age of at least a 3,5 on a 4.0 more majoring in communica cuit Court on charges of first- appearance. degree criminal sexual conduct. morning hours of March 29. Tuesday, Corey's attorney, NeiL stale are eligible for the dean's tions; Jeffrey Sanford, a sopho -Rocjrind, said it was unusual for "Because 1 want to know the hjonor roll. Kakarlapudi is the more majoring in political sci The arraignment will take place The\victim testified that she truth. I don't want him taking May 4. had been picked up near Fenkell him to ask for a waiver of a pre son of Mr. and Mrs. Kaju Kakar ence; Kelly Dixon, a junior liminary exam in a case of "this my daughter if he did something lapudi of Westland. majoring in communications; Corey remains free on a and Chatham in Detroit. She like this," said Smith when Scott Cingolani, a senior $100,000 cash surety bond, set ••- asked-for a $20 "rock" of crack magnitude." cocaine in exchange for sex. However, he discounted the asked why she was in court. Matt Balge, a senior at majoring in biological sciences; at the defendants' March 31 Smith and Levigne said they Northland College in Wisconsin, Christopher Minor a senior arraignment. She testified that the defen significance of the victim's testi dants drove her to a crack house, mony regarding Corey. have known all four defendants has been named to the dean's majoring in English; Steven Two other defendants, Scott for several years, They attended list for outstanding academic Mercier, a junior majoring in Hartmeyer, 30, and Keith Zio- where she purchased the cocaine "At the present moment, I do English; Emily Kottyan, a bron, 22, both of Livonia, also with $20 from Hartmeyer. She not see the need to develop (the Franklin High School in Livonia performance during the 1998 fall with Michaud. tetjrri. Balge, a 1995 graduate of junior majoring in international remain free on $100,000 bonds. further testified that she had sex victim's) testimony any further. W^yms Memorial High School, is studies; Lynn Little, a senior Erik Michaud, 21, of Canton is with Hartmeyer in the car and If this goes to trial, I have "We are shocked, very the soi of Carol and David Balge majoring in psychology; Rebec in the county jail on a $100,000 later at the Livonia house. enough already to demonstrate shocked," said Levigne. or Wei tland. He is double major ca Hill, a freshman majoring in cash surety bond. Later, she testified, all four that she is a remarkably and "Especially something of this ing ii biology and natural psychology; Tricia King, a The victim, a 39-year-old self- men sexually assaulted her, and completely discredible witness." nature," said Smith. resources and works as an atten sophomore and Jeannie Castil dant in the biology lab. To quali lo, a freshman. Plan to seek fire station funding UtesHano dMramra: <%__ (USPS 663-530) ^ BY HEATHER NEEDHAM Gilbert said. takes 3-4 times longer." >-• . •vtiy Sunday antf Thunday by Otaarvar & Eccentric* N—nptptn, 36251 ScfiooteJift, Livonia, MJ STAFPWRITER Westland has fire stations at rtwfca) pcatag* paid «1 Uvonia, Ml «151. Addrau H rml (tutitcriplion, tftano* Of a**t*a. F«rm COUNCIL The estimated project cost is O.Bc«3004. Uwxila. MI481SI.Talaphena5«l-0500. Westland City Council Mon $900,000, according to Mark Merriman and Ann Arbor Trail, •. „_. SUBSCRIPTION RATES „ u' Neal, Westland fire chief. All of at Ford Road near city hall, at C*frt»r D*bv*ry Ma»Oe«wry day moved ahead with plans to The city will pay for the loan •..._ ,.. 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On the farm: Clyde Smith sits on the porch of the origi* Clyde Smith from page At nal farmhouse. Carol - as well as a couple of grandchil • Cfyde Smith and Sons will want them." Westland has changed a lot since the dren who are just starting out in the busi Keeping up with changes in the busi early days of the Smith farm. . ness. hold an open house 9 a.m. to ness is part of staying in business. During the Depression, children would The family business still grows lots of 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24» and On a recent afternoon, a visitor could work the farm to earn money for their vegetables, but sells them for plants. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April watch old and new technology at work at families. .. They also grow an impressive variety of Clyde Smith. In one area, a crew was Also, the family used to rent surround flowers in their 35 greenhouses. - 25. using a transplanting machine dubbed ing land to farm on, Smith said. "The A big box store may carry four or five "Lucy" to transplant young plants. whole area's built up," said David Smith colors of petunias, while the Smiths carry Meanwhile, nearby, a crew was trans ST., who has many memories of the farm, 40 colors. The Smiths also carry 40 or 50 David Smith Sft sa'idt planting by hand. • including finding hundreds Of Indian kinds of geraniums, which come from Gardening shows on television also Nancy Krueger of Canton Township arrowheads in the? fields as a kid and patented stock. influence what is grown and sold. works on transplanting young plants. watching as hundreds of WPA (Works A seasonal business, the payroll gets up Hydrangeas get mentioned a lot and the "It makes spring come real soon work Progress Administration) workers redug to about 90 people in May and on through business is selling four or five times as ing in here," she said. the channel of Tonquish Creek. the summer. many as it used to, David Smith Jr. said. Fellow worker Dee Zalewski of West- The Smiths' business also included a The store's focus also changes as the But sometimes people get sold on some land has worked at a variety of jobs at chestnut orchard at one time. They used gardening supplies of early spring give thing that won't grow here, he said. Clyde Smith in her 30 years with the to carry chestnuts on the Interurban to way to produce during summer and into "Lots of people read all the gardening company. Western Market and sell them for 90 fall and then to Christmas items after stories and watch TV. They want their "I love it. It's a pleasure to work around cents a pound, David Smith_Sr. said. Thanksgiving. Then the cycle starts all house to look like what's on a TV show," flowers," she sajd. "The Smiths are like "It was farmland all the way to Green over again with plantings' in the green ha said. family." field when I was a kid," he said. houses in January. Those customers have a lot of ques Nearby, Rudy Almaraz of Westland has Clyde Smith and Sons will hold an A peak season is from Mother's Day to tions. "We try to help them out," he said. worked for the Smiths in a variety of jobs open house 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Ancestor Josiah Smith, Memorial Day aB people do their plant "We encourage people to bring in a pic since he was 7 or 8 years old. He's now April 24, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, son of Stephen Smith who ing. ture of their house," he said. "We can 53. April 25. The^open house will include homesteaded the Smith To chart what's selling, the Smiths walk around and show them plants that He's been there since Newburgh Road tours, seminars, refreshments arid dpar farm.. keep a diary on what they grow and sell, would look good and grow where they was a gravel road, he said. prizes. POOL 6V PATIO FURNITURE CENTER! Lowest prices are just the beginning - Come in and be surprised! ]••! IH| Cornwell Pool 8. Patio carries the nation's most elegant brands and models of outdoor , furniture - Winston, Lloyd/Flanders wicker and -aluminium, Homecrest, , . Har^as; Woodard .' • •. wrought* iron and more! Loadlngup: John Nickarz (left) and Lenny Strong (a son-in-law of David Smith Sr.) load up snapdragons. *- mm .^^^^^_m . " f * T M * »%* • J - A • V i^"r* * • r — * * w W^^^^^:^^^K^----- A 5tfj • PATIO FURNITURE \ VJS?* •SWIMMING POOLS • POOL SUPPLIES •ACCESSORIES • LARGEST SELECTION IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR PLYMOUTH J500 Pontic trail y 874 W.Ann Arbor ltd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 Plymouth, Mi 48170 734/662-3117 734/459-74f0 Smith bfOthem: David Smith Sr. (left) and his brother, Everett Smith, stand in one Hours: Morv, Tue*., Thurv & Fri. 10-fc Sut. 10-4; Sun. 12-4; Clo»ed Wed of the greenhouses in the 1930s. ^w WVMW www M WP •Liu! OriBroadway 1930, in Detroit. Ho was a man A manorial ager in the foods industry.. service for ; Surviving are his wife,' Csri Eleanor, son, Gary Leggat; ^ DroAkowtki, daughters, Connie C^Brien, . W.ofWeat- Diane littlejohn and Debra Undwillbe2 Starr; sisters, Jacquelin p.m. Satur Petrowsky and Kathleen day, April fc4, Wyscaver; 12 grandchildren; and in Northrop- 11 great-grandchildren. Saaaaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Csri Dronkowski DAWOJ.SHAIYI Road, Services for David Shreve, 20, of Northville. Offi- .•>.'•" Star, Mich., were April 17 in Uht dating \vill be the Rev. Victor Funeral Home with burial at Halboth from Grace Lutheran Cadillac Memorial Gardens Church. West, Westland. Mr. Dronkowski, who died Mr. Shreve, who died April 9, March 22 in Fort Myers, Fla., was born May 24,1978, in was born June 21, 1918, in Wayne. He was in culinary Detroit. He was co-founder of F training. & D Hardware, located in Old Surviving are his .parents, Redford, in 1945. He retired in James and Doraine Shreve; 1992. He was a member of the grandmother, Belle Lee; grand Exchange Club of Livonia, the mother, Marguerite Binkley of - Redford Chamber of Commerce, Wayne. Mr. Shreve has other the Optimist Club and Redford family members residing in Lodge No. 152 F & AM. He was Westland. also a member of the Michigan Retail Hardware Association. Surviving are his wife, Juani- ta; sons, Dr. C. William (Kate) Dronkowski of Dallas, Ore., and PETER J. VELUM David (Laura) Dronkowski of Services for Peter Veltri, 74, of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Car- Westland were today, April 22, lene (Don) Smith of Livonia and in St Jslorbert Catholic Church Sandra (Grant) Santimore of in Inkster with burial at Hedwig Livonia; brothers, Clarence Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. Officiating was the Rev. John Dronkowski of Redford and 8TAF7 PBOTM ST TOM HAWLEY Frank Dronkowski of Kewadin, Lehner. Arrangements were Mich.; sisters, Shirley Smith of from John N. Santeiu & Son North Carolina and Evelyn Reid Funeral Home. . Musical of Livonia; nine grandchildren; Mr. Veltri, who died April 19 and nine great-grandchildren. in Livonia, was born July 16, Memorials may be made to 1924, in Clarksburg, W.Va. He Hope Hospice, 9470 Heath Park was a pipefitter. opens Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Surviving are his wife, Vir ginia; sons, Joseph (Linda) Vel tri, Vincent (Cindy) Veltri and at Glenn 'Michael (Kim) Veltri; daughter, The John Glenn Theatrical Patricia "Trish"; brothers, Sam, Guild is planning to perform RONALD fc WATUtt Bill and John Veltri;'and seven,, George M. Cohan's "Give My Services for Ronald Waters, 68, grandchildren. Regards to Broadway," at 7 of Westland were April 19 in Uht Memorial contributions may p.m. today through Saturday, Funeral Home. be made to the American Heart April 22, 23, and 24, at John Mr. Waters, who died April 15 Association. Glenn High School Auditori in Westland, was born Oct. 29, um. Tickets are $5 for stu dents and senior citizens and Acting up: At top, Broadway chorus girls senior $7 for adults. They can be Students attend band event Kristi Mendenhall (left) and sophomore Shawn purchased at the door. The Tanner (right) tease newcomer, sophomore musical comedy takes place in tjwo students from Westland ence. Martha Croft, playing an aspiring actress trying a Broadway theater in the John Glenn High School partici- Chrii Gazdaq, a percussionist, to get a part as a chorus girl. At left, gangster 1940s with chorus girls, a paied in an all-Michigan high arid JUlie Reichert, a clarinetist, direptof-^^jjfcl^ers. Musi "Babs" portrayed by senior Erica Lozon* Above, cal nurotieYa' include: "Yankee school band event at Western were among the nearly 200 sophomore Scott Clark, as director of the show, Michigan University last month. musicians from 65 Michigan Doodle," "It's/a Grand Old The l20-member Roger Cichy high schools. Professors from converses with an aspiring actress portrayed by Flag," and "Give'My Regards All-Star band performed as part WMlTs School of Music selected sophomore Martha Croft, to Broadway," of the 31st annual spring confer the. participants. ., ••>,-'..'. MILITARY NEWS Army Pfc. Clifford A. Wells Bragg, 'Faye.ttevi.Ue, N.C. evacuation; combat service sup .has deployed to Southwest Asia, The mission objective is to pro port and rigging of equipment Restaurant Saudi Arabia, in support of tect soldiers and guard equip for airborne operations; and either Operation Desert Focus or ment assigned to Task Force 2- squad infantry battle drills. 5662 Middlebelt Operation Southern Watch. The 43, 108th Air Defense Artillery Wells, an infantryman, is the deployed soldier is assigned to already in Saudi Arabia. Other son of Pawn M. Wells of West- Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, training will include airborne land. 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Ml 4*195 : C7J4)S2SSS37 l ^aftSSST: :i-.w^--AwMai* t^SHS!" ft tHM« •HMMi Jfel '':':,.^'.v.:.'"-/'' '•,'••.';/-; •: .: ,j -.» m mmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999- >A* ROAD PROJECTS Nearly half of county roads to get some repair Wayne County has planned * • Wayne County will spend $63 700-mile network of major roads, road was reduced to one lane in ' "At the end of the year, only that currently are in good or fair $20,2 million in improvements million this year on approxi condition," said Bob Mahoney,, this construction season to according to McNamara. each direction so that construc less than 2 percent of our prima mately 83 miles of roads and McNamara said Wayne Coun tion could continue. - ry road system will remain Wayne County roads' directorf< almost 32 miles of roads and more than 100 road and bridge • Widening Haggerty from "This is how roads should always bridges in western Wayne Coun ty will rebuild or resurface near unpaved," McNamara said.- projects, ».-,.••• ly half of the poor roads. *The Ford to Warren in Canton Town About 1.6 miles of Six Mile in be maintained, and'it's how we ty. • Much of those repairs will be best news is that nearly 65 per ship for $1 2 million. Northville Township also will be do maintain them, when we. Here is a list of-improvements: funded through the Partnership cent of our roads will be rated paved, •..'•' have the necessary funding." Canton Township '98 program, which County Exec either in good or very good condi Paving gravel Wayne County also will con-, By the end of the three-year^ utive Edward McNamara began tion, That's a far cry from 1987, Wayne Cbunty will pave near tinue road preservation efforts, bond program, Wayne County^ Beck, Cherry Hill to Ford, was ly 10 of its 21 miles of gravel pri pave gravel, one mile, $1.1 mil- last year with $60 million in when only half that amount treating more than 100 miles of will have paved, resurfaced^ bond funds oyer three years to rated as good or very good* mary roads^ which will bring good- and fair-condition roads rebuilt or preserved nearly 50,. lioii; relief to residents in growing '/ •,' .Belleville, Van Born to Michi maximize existing state and fed- Among the major projects with crack sealing and pavement percent of its entire 718-mile pri eral gas tax dollars, along with scheduled this year are: areas of Wayne County. With repairs to keep them from dete mary road system. gan, resurface 1.6 miles, Partnership' '98 money, the coun- $350,000 local matching funds. • Rebuilding Seven Mile from riorating and forming potholes. That-means-Wayne County- -Wayne Road to FarminEton ty will pay 80 percent of each of The bond program is letting Check the Web Canton Center, Geddes to _ _ will cut in half the number of Road in Livonia for an estimated the projects, requiring only~a 20 us use more of our maintenance :'(. Palmer, resurface one mile, percent local match. Please see REPAIR, A7 $220,000 potholes motorists face on its $3.25 million. This week, that dollars to extend the life of roads Canton Center, Ford to Cherry , Hill, reconstruct and widen one ^^$220,000 I Cherry Hill, Lilley intersec tion, widen, $270,000 Oeddes, Beck to Canton Cen ter, resurface one mile, $228,000 Geddes, Canton Center to Sheldon, resurface 0.5 mile, $113,000 * Haggerty, Ford to Warren, widen one mile, $1 million Joy, 5 miles east of Haggerty to Livonia, resurface 0,2 mile, $4^000 Morton Taylor, Ford to War LAS1B L^SAVTN^ ren, new road, one mile, $3.1 million (cost includes bridge) Sheldon, north of Ford Road, resurface 0.6 miles, $194,000 Livonia % Eckles, Plymouth to School- i - Please see PROJECTS, A7. i 15 PRETTY TILE, I ANY SINGLE SALE ITEM I I OF YOUR CHOICE I UGLY GROUT? COUPON GOOD {TMI STUFF MTW1CN THITILM) I THURSDAY, APRIL 22 THROUGH Tired of moldy, misaing, SATURDAY, APRIL 24,1999 dirty, cracked g/out? We I "EXCUJCeSffW*V¥*SS, CCOCTICS, F»E JEWELRY. 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IN ACCESSORIES Slide Into Spring IN {AWES' SPORTSWEAR NOT AVAILABLE AT FIVE POINTS WEST IN MEN S. 65% OFF A large selection $a* W mmiJ (1«)M1-Jllt &•,<•*. It*)* A Frt% IM l^^rW'^^^^^^s^^^^^F*' tt«wwtm*>51W )I(,U (TV ,i SHFCTION i. , : i ''i . I v> ppMHpwmi wmmm mmmmmmrmmmmmmmmmm AOKW) The Observer A JE^n^/THUI^DAY, APRIL 22,1999 At the opera or ex /•'^^^yy^^ *•. . . *.' • '-. .- •**-.• i. BY BOTH SUNDRLA JACHMAN The Westland administrative fiTTAFF WRITER staff will be at City Hall as the bjfl«hmaa*oe4iotneconuaJiet clock ticks off the end of 1999 Westland is expected to fare rather than at a New Year's Eve well but will be prepared for any party, Thomas said. glitches on Jan. 1, 200D. "So if something does happen ^^^F^^&S That's according to Westland or if something does shut down, Mayor Robert Thomas, who well send crews out," he said. addressed the Westland Rotary "I'm not too* worried about ^^^^^^^•tJ*? ,'• ^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B^ki' -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1 Club on the topic of the so-called Y2K," Thomas said, adding the I/1IL Year 2000 bug, often referred to worst thing will be the panic. li>U as the Y2K bug, at a luncheon For example, with 911 people ^^H^K^K. T^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I last week. Some people predict may cause problems just out of widespread problems because of curiosity. "How many people are equipment that is unablcTto pro going to dial 9tl tcrsee If it's I'/K cess the 1-1-00 date. Companies . working?" he said. i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^QflflflflflHaBE!i' - • ^Iflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflfll l.ui- and businesses have been work How many people are going to IJU. ing to make sure they are Y2K yank their money out of the Ivii' compliant. bank and put it in a pillow? he "I think we're going to be in said. .'••-•' VK^^^^^^^^^^I pretty good shape, however, we The hard part for companies are going to be prepared," and government bodies is decid Thomas said. ing how much money to spend on ^^^^^B^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H this, Thomas said. 1 "It's amazing that it could hap pen. You would have thought by Fifty-fiveor %now they would have it correct 1 ' " ed," he said.' m • .\ "Cities are spending billions of 1 i> i olderrMl dollars on something that no one • " ' knows what it is," Thomas said. 1 JI>I But Westland will continue to* save 30% on I^^HI^^^^^^H^^I^^HlH^IHBHI^^^HI^^^^^^^HiiH^HHBBHH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^t* take precautions to try to stem r 7 T 1 any problems. "We'll be testing •:•••••'''__„„-.-—-^^-- '"'"" """ ' '^: ••••:'••,.•-•'••..• •'.;.";•.•-•• '•'.'.• BTAirpaoroKsaAKWUiiBqtlJ insurance. alLfttovxr vehicles," HeTsaid. Singing along: 5-year-old Anna Quillen of Westland rocks and sings along with her mom, LisaMarcolina, at:-" "We've heard stories that*fire the end bfthe program. The were singings drinking song from Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata." John Zaret-" H vVnS hen you insure . trucks won't work." ti's Verdi Opera Theater of Michigan presented "Discover Opera" at the Summit in Canton Sunday. '"^ ^MpLyour home with lis, Computers are the easy part, Thomas said. But the strange through Auto-Ownere thing is all the date-sensitive Insurance Cbtnpany, we'll save chips manufacturers may have put in other items, he said. you money! Statistics show that While he "knows of people stor 'Relay for Life' set to expand this year your age group experiences ing up food and even of one attorney who is storing $30,000 , fewer, less-costly losses, allowing worth of dried food, Thomas said The American Cancer Society's noon that Saturday and Sunday celebrates cancer survivorship vide "an opportunity to learn signature event, "Relay For at the Garden City Junior High and pays tribute to those who about cancer, cancer prevention, us to pass the he thinks there will only be scat tered disruptions come Jan. 1. Life," will undergo a major School athletic field, on Radcliff, have lost their battle with can and local patient services provid savings on to Tm a lot less concerned about expansion into Garden City and just south of Ford and east of cer," she said. ', . ^ • \ ed by the American Cancer Soci Westland this year to fight can Wildwood. The June 26-27 events will ety." you. it today than I was six months ago," he said. cer and celebrate survivorship. ' Groups, such as businesses, have team events formed around The upcoming event is about a Contact Part of a regional campaign schools, churches and civic ^families, groups of friends; community taking up the fight educate the communities about groups, are being contacted this churches, co-workers, to name a our agency against cancer," said Victoria cancer and raise funds, the ACS month to publicize the event and few possible groupings, she Rakowski, vice president for can today for a plans major events for a 24-hpur encourage them to form teams added. cer control within the group's period June 26-27 for groups in for friendly competition. customized Some events will be a "victory Great Lakes division. the two cities. • ' • The event is designed to "give lap" to open the program, compe The event is usually located at proposal on It will be held from noon to one day of total focus to the tition among teams for the most a community school, park or your homeowners insurance issue" of cancer education, said spirit, best costumes and best civic center and typically lasts League of Women Jennifer Tislerics, community decorated tent. for 24 hours, with team members protection. & Mothep's Daij Brunch TO' development director for the Candles will be lighted to pay taking turns walking around a Voters - Livonia American Cancer Society's tf- PbWVCofealthe A tribute to local people who have track. During the event camping Insurance southeastern Michigan chapter. died of cancer, the ACS repre team members enjoy entertain life Home Car Business US€D BOOK -Relay for Life" will be a "com sentative said. ment, food, games and communi TVAi/WWA*** munity fund-raising event that The "Relay for Life" will pro- ty camaraderie. j Sftl€ JUENEMANN INSURANCE 11:0Oam fo5;OOpm AGENCY April 22-26 .-¾ 33652 l-ord Rd. • Westland •€atHio r reservations *y 734-261-5010 ® 734/728-2800 immQ WONDERLAND MIHl L *• c Fresh ACCJPTJHQ UIW PATIBHTS Canadian HERBPtANTS Sweet Georgia HOST IJ80RA8CI PLAHS ACCEPTED Greenhouse Are In! VIDALIA P1DUTSICIAHS 0J SITE TOMATOES ONIOINS Leah Meaty iC SPARE RIBS •NL Adelita Alcala-Saenz, M.D. ,!.-•> V io.Uu family pAQoUc* %epa*tm&Hi at QcJiu^^ Q&ut&tGdtf, '.'. •• Let's B.B.Q TV 734.768.3600 -7 Market Fresh Oakwood 0AIW00D HIAITHGAJH CtfTIH - 0ARD1I CITY 90900 FORD ROAD ' OAJttUT CITY, MI 48188 Bareman's '•••'•' ' '••:....-. ..- \ • • • • ' • .. ••' - • • ' ' ' . 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John Engler isr seeking Farmington, Five Mile to Plymouth Township 0.65 miles; $145,000 ^ _, policy changes to blur'the lines $6,550: The bill is in the House Appropriations Subcommittee New bills Seven Mile, resurface two miles, Haggerty, Ann Arbor Road to between school districts and $1.7 million Plymouth, resurface,one mile, Westland between public and private on School Aid: — New state legislative bills have been introduced by: , Five Mile', 1-275 to fcevan, $304,000 ' Joy Road, Farmington to Mer schopls.- ••.»,' resurface 1.25 mile*, $774,000 Hines Drive, Wilcox Road to riman, resurface one mile,' Eogler's vehicle is a called a Environment checks • Sen. Mat Dun.askiss, R- The state Senate gave four Lake Orion - to prohibit the Five Mile, Merriman to Mid- township limit, resurface one $693,500 •.;' •supplemental" appropriations dlebelt, resurface one mile, mile, $284,000 Hines Drive, Merriman ramp .bill because it would supplement more years of life to an Environ attorney general from filing mental Response Act but reject "frivolous" suits, against gun $857,900 Lilley Road, Joy to 0.3 miles to Inkster, resurface two miles, the regular $10 billion-school aid Hines Drive, Plymouth Town north, resurface, $66,000 $400,000 bill with $188 million. ed a Democratic amendment manufacturers. Dunaskiss seeks that 5 percent of sites be it as an amendment to the AG's ship limit to Plymouth Road, Main Street, Joy to Ann Arbor Farmington, Ann Arbor Trail, Big item is requiring K-12 resurface 0.5 miles, $100,000 Road, resurface 0.72 miles, to Joy, resurface 0.26 miles, public schools to allow students inspected by the state,- budget bill. "If we allow govern Senators voted 38-0 to extend ment to hold gun makers liable Joy, Fannington to Merriman, $750,000 $60,000 from charter schools, private resurface one mile, $693,500 Ridge, Ann Arbor Road to land "home* schools to partici the "sunset" on the act to June for the felonious actions of some Bridge improvements 5, 2003. It requires that a person criminals, what'$ next? Will we . Middlebelt, 1-96-to Five Mile, Powell, pave gravel, 0.75. miles, pate in sports and other resurface one mile, $696,000 $766,400 Canton Center over the lower fexfracurricular activities in pay a $750 fee to the Depart Sue automakers because of the ment of Environmental Quality felonious driving of some Middlebelt, Plymouth Road to Rouge River, $750,000 their district of residence. Joy, resurface one mile, cost not Redford Geddes over Fowler Drain, The idea is encountering-fierce when applyiog,for exemption^ drivers?" Dunaskiss said. from liability for hazardous sub "available ~~Ffve Mile, Inkster to Beech $566,000 opposition from public school Plymouth Road, Eckles to Ann Daly, resurface one mile, cost Morton Taylor over Willow coaches and school administra- stance cleanup costs. The • Sen. George Hart, D-Dear- exemption can be given to some born - requiring state inspectors . Arbor Road, resurface one mile, not available Creekr $3.1 million (includes JtorAl The big fear: It's a foot-in- $459,000 Inkster, 1-96 to Five Mile, roadj .- fche&loor form of parochiaid. one who becomes owner or oper from Consumer and Industry ator of a contaminated site after Services to survey nursing home Seven Mile, Wayne to Farm resurface one mile, $695,652 Haggerty over Middle Rouge, j TJhe fltate PTA bulletin this ington, reconstruct and widen -West Chicago, Inkster to $500,000 ,we$£. reported that "A June 5,1995. . ,- residents to see if they are "It's just a paper review. happy with facilities. It's a com one mile, $3.2 million " Beech Daly, resurface one mile, gTOundswell of opposition has Inkster, 1-96 to Five Mile, $207,000 spurred House Republicans to There's no on-site inspection by panion bill to another measure • isflUe the 'abandon ship' order" DEQ," said Sen. Gary Peters, D- to create a nursing home con lor this portion of the bill. Two of Bloomfield Township. His sumer rating index. jthe 15 Republican sponsors have amendment requiring that a 5 Withdrawn their support percent sample of all sites seek • Rep. Nancy Quarles, D-' Repair from page A5 because of opposition by public ing exemption was defeated 16 Southfield, to require inflation to 22. All 15 Democrats and ary increases in the homestead school groups. Rep. Paul Motorists can view a complete to inform motorists of the how far along upcoming road- DeWeese, R-Williarnston, favors Republican Dave Jaye of property tax credit, currently a Macomb County voted yes. The maximum $1,200 credit on the listing of Wayne County's road progress of each county project, projects are in the-design pro fche'concept but has called the construction projects on the including expected lane closures cess and when.they are expected- fcde£"a dead issue." other 22 Republicans voted no. income tax. Her amendment was Peters said the law can be inserted in another tax bill. If it County's Web site at and estimated completion dates. to be put out for bids. 1 A&econd big item is a new www.waynecouhty.com, as well A digital map of construction fbletided" method of counting abused by a company's overstat had been passed last year, She ing the amount of pollution in said, the creditin 1999 would as the following road construc projects also will help motorists • Five-year federal aid list. )pupils, whereby several counts tion-related information: avoid construction zones. throughout the school year determining the baseline for have been $1,219. See which federal aid-eligible: would be made. Purpose is to ' contamination. "That gives them • Construction status: roads are slated for repairs, reward schools that retain stu a free ride to pollute," he said. Meanwhile, the House unani Biweekly updates will be posted • Project design status: S£e through 2003. dents beyond the first week of Sponsor Ken Sikkema, R- mously passed a bill by Rep. classes. Grandville, said the .Peters Gerald Law, R-Plymouth, to A school "day" is defined as at amendment could backfire. As regulate investigations by coun least five hours beginning in fis written, his bill "gives a compa ty medical examiners of suspi Outlet Only! 3 Days 0njy!-Thurs./Fri.|Sat.-10:00-5:00 cal 2001 (Oct. 1, 2000). Anything ny an incentive to do a good cious deaths involving a fire. It less will be counted as a fraction assessment. If they don't detect, was prompted by a Southfield ofa/day/ contamination, they become case where a woman was beaten Take an ADDITIONAL liable. 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Memorial Gardens in Livonia in prayer for victims, their families Green has invited members of memory of people killed in Tues and survivors of the shootings, the publicj whether they are day's shooting at Columbine People attending the memorial high school, students, counselors High School in Littleton, Colo. service can sign a registry book or principals, to speak as well, /rom Two heavily armed young men to be sent to Columbine High Businesses also have donated opened fire in a suburban Den School. A special fund—The items for the service, Green said. ver high school, that left at least Columbine Hign School Family BY TIM RICHARD ship, joined by Burton Leland amendment to-let the Michi 15 people dead and injured at Fund in care of Greater Mount For information about the ser STAFF wanro of Detroit. gan Education Association and least 25 others in what police Olive Missionary Baptist vice, donating to the victims' trich*rd0w JtojaeeommjMt Sponsor is Walter North, R- Michigan Federation of^Teach- there described as a suicide mis Church, 661 W. Eight Mile fund or donating goods for the Schools would be discour St. ignace, whose district ers nominate teacher mem- sion. Road, Detroit, MI 48203 — has Saturday service, contact Green aged from starting classes includes some of Michigan's beis/ ?;1p.\•-•;';'..•'•;"• Karen Green, manager of been established. at (734) 522-2200. before Labor Day vuidei'. eg bill prime vacation land - the A similar hill, sponsored by *>- • • . , •. 4Vv before the Michigan Senate. eastern Upper Peninsula and then-Rep. Pat Gagliardi, D- If passed, the UI1I would the northeastern counties of Drummond Island, died in the require that public schools and the lower. •'_''' House last_Be88ion. It was gen LIVING TRUSTS ARE NOT WORKING AS PLANNED! ~ aca4eraies~bVclosed on the "Resort owners have pushed erally Opposed by area school I "ADVANCED? £JV Friday before Labor Day for for a post-Labor Day opening. districts because: the years 1999-2001. That, They argue'that August open LI VlrMG TRUST WORKSHOP would set up a four-day Labor ings cut off a choice hunk of • School calendars often What your attorney DflDNOT , Day. weekend but wouldn't their summer season. were part of collective bargain tell you about your Estate Plan. .;•••'• ing contracts. Including: -V , ,. prevent a pre-Labor Day open The task force would be • Learn why your Trust may riot work and how ing.*. required to study "the econom • Teachers wanted to make probate, may be In your ftiture Meanwhile, a seven-mebber ic and educational impact" of K-12 calendars match univer • Saving taxes with your Lrvlhg Trust task force would be created to (1) no classes on the Friday sity calendars so they could • Strategies for reducing risk and maximizing returns report back to the Legislature before" Labor Day and (2) no work on master's degrees dur r*j*iJ.«UK with your Livlhg trust assets KM MM? and governor by the end of opening until after Labor Day. ing summer. Presented by Paul Leduc, Financial Consultant, and Kirk Falvay, Estate Planning Attorney 2000.. The governor would appoint • The state has mandated a members. They would be longer school year. FARMINQTON HlLtS WATERfQKD NOMHVUIE The Senate Labor Commit Tuesday, April 27, 1999 Wednesday. April 28, 1999 Thursday, April 29, 1*99 tee reported out the bill April picked from lists submitted by • Schools need flexibility to I p.m. - 4 p.m. (afternoon) 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (evening) 6;30 - 8:30 p.m. (evening) 14 on a 3-2 party line vote. teachers unions, Michigan make up for closures during LONGACKE HOUSE WATWFORD TWf. niSUC UBftAKY NOKTHVHJXCTTY HAU Association of School Boards, 24705 Farmington.Rd. « 5168 CMc Center Dr. 215 W. Main St. Supporting it were Republi "snow days." (Between 10¾ k 11 Mite fell.) cans Loren Bennett (chair) of .Michigan Association of School Administrators, the Travel Refer to Senate Bill 53 when MVONIA MRMINQHAM OARKSTPN Canton, Joanne Emmons of Monday. 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The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY; AHUL 22; 1999 *AA' f www® BY REN*E SKOGLUND STAFF WRITER Auction-goers or the past six years, Livo were in a bid nia resident Nancy ding mood last FTressler;hias arrived at FridayVat the her job as concierge at the 11th annual Livonia Marriott at 6:30 a.m. Madonna Uni ^determined to make everyone versity Around ^vho walks through the hotel's the World Schol front door feel welcome their arship* .Dinner entire stay. Auction. . She keeps the complimentary^ "The auction tea and coffee ini the~robby hot was a tremen and the gift shop well-stockedr dous success," She delivers morning papers, said Andrea picks up prescriptions, tracks Dodge, director down wayward laundry, and of marketing makes reservations for dinner and public rela and appointments for haircuts. tions. 9TArFPBOT08BTEUZABntfCAlHI0n Come 3 p.m., the end of her workday, she judges her effec "Madonna Uni- Raising funds: Sister MaryFrancilene, tiveness. "t want everybody to go out the largest pro- joined by Una and John DeLSignore, the door with a smile on their ceeds Madonna owners of% Laurel Manor'and general face. I want to make sure I've has ever realized chairs at last Friday's fund-raiser. taken care of all their needs." through the auc Tressler's efforts haven't tion," said Nodge, adding that ner at the Laurel Manor in Livo gone unnoticed. She was "proceeds from the car raffle will nia and were generous with recently named "Michigan go toward renovation of the resi bids. A suite for 20 at the Joe Concierge of the Year" by the dence halls and the auction pro Louis Arena for a Red Wings Michigan Hotel and Motel ceeds will be used for scholar playoff game went for $19,500. Association and "Lodging ships for Madonna students and The item was donated for auc Employee of the Year' by the other special projects'." tion by William and Bridget American Hotel and Motel Some 450 guests enjoyed din Association for 1998. . Please see AUCTION, All Haydn Kramer, the hotel's market general manager, accu mulated guests' letters of STAJrPSOTOKTBjTCANMh'CHlLL praise and nominated Tressler for the initial award. "It was easy to write a compelling piece Honored: Nancy Tressler of Livonia has been named "Michigan Concierge of the about Nancy. She's dedicated Year* by the Michigan Hotel and Motel Association for her efforts at making to our hotel." guests at the Livonia Marriott feel welcome. For guests, she has done everything Tressler also won the "Rose from sewing a button on a shirt to decorating Christmas trees in the rooms. Award" in 1997, the Metropoli tan Detroit Convention & Visi She is a born, nurturer. She sewed it on. I washed the shirt, trimmed the mirrors With gar tors Bureau's top. prize for ser has brought balloons and ironed it and took it up to his land and lights, and filled the vice. chocolate chip cookies to a sick room at 6:30 a.m. the next rooms with flowers and votive A 5-foot bundle of energy 3-year^old boy and delivered morning." candles. "I think it was a very with salt-and-pepper hair and roses and candy to husbands' One Christmas a few years private party." a quick smile, Tressler, 54, rooms at their wives' requests. ago, she received a call from a Above and the call of duty? patrols the hotel lobby and She has even done guests' man requesting that a suite be Not at all, said Tressler, adding restaurant. Mostly, she's on the laundry. decorated with three Christ that there are no official limits lookout for meeting-weary "I once took a man's shirt mas trees for his stay that to her duties. If a guest wants business/people and other new home. He needed it for a 7 am, evening. He wanted a tree in champagne on the nightstand guests. meeting and had missed the the living room, another in the and chocolates on the pillow, Helping out: Auction -goers included Madonnd trustee laundry pickup. He also needed bedroom and a third in the she does it. She has carte William T. Phillips (left), his wife Bridget, Richard A giving nature a button. I found one" that bathroom. Asztalos, Maryhou and Dan Andrews, Livonia resi matched in my sewing box and Tressler decorated the trees, Please see CONCtEKOE, All dents and honorary chairs for the event. Master Artist Tom Jahn fromJaspe r Cabinet Company will demon strate his highly specialized skills and create one-of-a-kind curios, entertainment centers, credenzas, secretarys and chests at our Novi store. Each , heirloom quality treasure will be autographed by Mr. Jahn and will be available for immediate purr, chase. He will also hand-paint your name on a Jasper jewelry box, FREE with Jasper purchase. St. Mary Hospital y i at $0 Newton stores off hand- " decorated cabinets in cherry, oak arid S.tate-of-tbe-beart is St. Maty Hospital's unique combination of mahogany finishes. \ modem medical technology and the attentive perso'nal care you've come to expect from us. Our SL Mary Hospital Emergency Center doctors are residency-trained 0*»»*»**, a, ' and board-certified in emergency medicine. They go out of their way to Novi Store ; > For Emergency Care explain procedures and diagnoses (o patients and families. T Our Urgent Car* Center, for minor.iftjuries and illness, has a Saturday 1 Oam -9pm Tbatis dedicated casting room and x-riy equipment to help lake care of life's Sunday Noon - 5pm little emergencies quickly. And, if your condition turns out to be more serious, you're already at a full-service hospital. State-of-the-Heart In fact, the St Mary Hospital Emergency Center can check the Register to win a FREE hand-painted jewelry box, state of your heart. Our new Chest Pain Evaluation Unit quickly t^o purchase necessary. ' evaluates, tests and monitors your heart — without admitting you to the hospital. St. Mary Hospital Kmergency Center. Emergency medicine thaf's state-of-the-art and sute-of-thc-Aewrf. Good Price. GoodFurniture. Good Idea. 'ears -^--» - <9 4py«> 0 • 1 f 9 9 Storting Heights Lhonk rr i Pi Phytltia* Rtfirral Stnic* Emergtnti Ctnltr "J-c'til*-''-' #. fSSS-f64WEU. 24hourx. ,W :itmittyhoiptial'.OT$ (^)349-4600 Livonia. Ml 48154 MM -S« 10*, 9m 13-5 Vta, MamCad Dton* wNewwi Qtufi ARMMMMM 1 ,mm,m •' '. "***~***^****^*********i***mm / Al** Th* Ofarver A Eccentric! THyRSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 \ 111..-..1.1^---111 ' i r i MI —————— i Campaign todlng; Dorothy Pitsch rolls a wheetcnair up iherarnp Organizers wrap up to Carol ShelfahdTbm Ph. When the Daimler' Chrysler semi-trailer is wheelchair drive loaded it will be.driven to: a prison in Kentucky BY DIANE GALE ANDREAS8I follow belonged to Larry Bre- SPSCIAL WWTOB dow, 18, who died last July. His where inmates will wheelchair was donated to a nun rebuild the chairs. Ofganizers collected 600 wheelchairs to be donated,to at the Monastery of the Blessed About 600 wheelchairs needy people around the world Sacrament in Farmington Hills. have been collected by in an amazing five-month "She fell and broke her leg and Wheels for the World. statewide drive. they thought she would.jiever Dorothy Pitsch, Wheels for walk," Pitsch said. "The nuns S^mis provided by prayed for her continuously, the DaimlerChrysler, and the World Detroit area^chair- woman, spearheaded the ^am-v fbone healed and the surgeons staffed by company vol paign that represents 10 percent 'were amazed. And she doesn't unteers will accept of what JAF (Jonj and Friends) require a wheelchair at all." Bre- wheelchairs 11 a.m. to 5 Wheels for the World has collect dow's parents, who have worked ed worldwide since 1992. . tirelessly collecting wheelchairs p.m. Saturday, April 24, from around the state, donated and noon to 2 p.m. Sun Looking at the end of an exhausting campaign that his chair to Wheels for the day, April 25, at Oak involved more than 1,000 Calls World. land Community Col from people who had The second wheelchair Pitsch lege, at the Orchard wheelchairs, the Farmington will track belonged to Alex Gra Lake Road entrance, Hills woman has her sights set ham, 17, of West Bloorhfield. She on the next drive. died from bone cancer last Jan sou th of I- 696. Pitsch, uary and her dying wish was for Wheels for the World "I'm sure there are a lot more out there for the next time tftat people to be considerate of oth Detroit area-chairwom * we. do this," Pitsch said., "I'll ers who have lost their hair and an, spearheaded the give us a year, but I plan to do it who are in wheelchairs. campaign that repre again." With the help of the Make-A- Semis provided by Daimler- Wish Foundation of Michigan, sents 10 percent of what Graham made a 60-second pub JAF (Joni and Friends) Chrysler, and staffed by compa ny volunteers will (.accept lic service announcement to Wheels for the World wheelchairs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. remind viewers that sick kids has collected worldwide Saturday,. April 24, and noon to want to be treated just like other kids and to remember that since 1992. STAff PHOTO BY BO*. BKKSIXR 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Oak land Community College, at the their illness isn't their fault. She Orchard Lake Road entrance, asked people not to stare at dis south of 1-696. , abled people. The wheelchairs came from At the end of the announce individuals, as well as medical ment she said: "Just give them facilities, including Mitchell a smile instead of a stare." Home Medical Supplies in Ypsi- Filmed two days before she died, lanti, which donated 100 the video was taken to her Beau wheelchairs dhd parts. Shurgard mont Hospital room for her Storage provided space through approval. out metro Detroit and Greg's "The tears were flowing from Professional Painting in Novi the oxygen mask down her donated an entire day picking up cheek," Pitsch said. wheelchairs. And many of the "By donating her wheelchair wheelchairs came from people at least it will bring new life for who. wanted to make a differ-, another person. Her dad hugged ence in someone else's life, me and he said Alex would love Pitsch plans to track two that; • •• '•.' wheelchairs and write a story Man (Glovak) and I have been for Life magazine explaining totally blessed from this (the how they changed the recipients' wheelchair drive) experience," lives. The magazine already ran Pitsch said. At Commons* Living Center an article about an 11-year-old To contact Pitsch, call (248) Chinese girl who was immobile 661-3317 or Wheels for the Don't Have Tb without a wheelchair. World volunteer Jan Glovak at ,. One of the chairs Pitsch will (248)661-0964. -¾'*« . 'Announcing the opening of Spring Special c Botsford Commons Assisted /f Dittrich "Quality" Vl MINK COATS Living Center. 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Friday, April 30, at the Nankin and outdoor star viewing, Parking is available off of Hines Mills Interpretive Center in weather permitting. Refresh Drive, and can be reached even The 30th annual "Plymouth ly." The exhibit Grand Award The club is offering-a set of Westland. ments will be available following if the road is barricaded for Show," sponsored by the West winner will compete in August two cachet covers honoring Best, the principal planetari the presentation. flooding. Suburban Stamp Club, will for the 1999 national champi the 150th anniversary of the um demonstrator of the Vol- Suited for ages 8 and above, For information on this event take place on Saturday and onship at "STaMpsHOW '99" Saint Andrews Society. There brecht Planetarium in South- the fee is $2 per person and or'any other parks event, call Sunday, April 24>25. in Cleveland, Ohio against will also be a U.S. stamp raf field, has been an astronomy advance registration is required: (734) 261-1990, The show will be in Central winners from 34 other nation fle and a number of seminar enthusiast for 60 years. Partici This program has been made Middle School at Church and al shows. and society meetings. "Main in downtown Plymouth. In support of the show Young stamp collectors are Show hours are 10 am. to 6 Michigan Gov. John Engler always welcome at the "Ply p.m. Saturday, April 24, and has issued a proclamation mouth Show." This year's Auction from page A9 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, declaring the week of April program will offer stamp- April 25. Admission and 18-24 as Michigan Stamp related games and free parking are free. Week. stamps for each junior collec Phillips of Phillips Service Lees of Grosse lie won the 1999 The project is the final phase The exhibition is the largest A 41 dealer bourse will offer tor. Industries in Livonia. William Don Massey Cadillac Sedan of the $15 million Comprehen stamp show in Michigan, with stamps, covers and supplies in Phillips is a Madonna University DeVille. Tickets were be sold at sive Campaign which began in more than 2,800 exhibit pages the bourse area for both the The United States and trustee. $2*00 each.. Lees is a 1989 gradu July 1994. on display. The Plymouth new and experienced collector. United Nations will have on^ Other high-bid items included ate in allied health management Sponsors of the 1999 auction Show is a qualifying show for The dealers themselves come site post office substations two weeks in Italy in the town of and is presently working on her were Don Massey Cadillac Inc., the American Philatelic Soci from 13 states and Canada. open during show hours to sell Fonte D'Amore as guests of auc master's degree at Madonna. Northwest Airlines, Kimcraft ety's "World Series of Philate their current issues. tion chairs, John and Lina Del- The Kresge Foundation Printers Inc. and Al Long Ford, Signore, $10,000; dinner for 20 recently approved a grant of The auction was coordinated at Under the Eagle Restaurant $350,000 toward tHe renovation by Rose Kachnowski, director of in Hamtramck, $2,500; week in of the University Center and corporate development and spe Waikiki, Hawaii plus airfare via Residence Halls. The grant is cial events, under the supervi Northwest Airlines, $2,400 and made on a challenge basis to sion of Sister Mary Lauriana, Olde World Canterbury Village an eight-course dinner for six at assist in raising the balance of vice president for university presents ^^^^——•Sl'klNt — Tribute in Farmington Hills, more than $1 million required to advancement. $1,500. complete the project's funding by Madonna alumna Christine July 1, 2000. BEAR Concierge from page A9 MEET Saturday and Sunday COTTAGE blanche permission to make her "My grandmother over Tressler is modest about her COLLECTIBLES guests comfortable. whelmed me with love and spiri awards, "I feel very humble April 24 & 25 "Nancy is much more than a tual guidance," said Tressler, BYGANZ about everything that's hap 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM greeter.This is a person who recalling her daily treks to Mass pened to me. I'm only one per ARTISTS capturesNand solves problems," with her grandmother. "I told son, and it takes all of us togeth IN THE CANTERBURY STORE Lorraine Chfcn said Kramer. my husband as long as I'm alive er to make a good Marriott \K I isl \ITI \K W( I s my grandmother will live team." MaryHobUd Family traits WD M<,\1\<,V through me." However, the re's no doubt that Carol E-Kirby Tressler believes a good part of Tressler's empathy extends to Tressler loves her job and gives Call (248)391-5700 her nurturing spirit comes from her co-workers, many of whom it 100 percent every day. "When her grandmother, Anna Rose, are younger! "I'm like a mother. I leave I say, phew, I think I did who raised Tressler from 18 Basically what I do is listen. my best today." Located months after raising 15 children They just talk it out. It keeps me pat 3 miles of her own. young." north of WALDONML 1 Gn* Lakes OMe World Crossing s Canterbury YTtegt it a Matin s proud *pon*or at Goad JottynRd. 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E. of I-275 Call your cable provider Parkway Veterinary Clinic Plymouth/Canton Wiltse's Community Pharmacy Steve Pctix Clothier Allcgra Plymouth - Printing & Imaging for Court TVs channel location in your area. ^^^mmmmmmmmmmammmmjmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmitmmammmm «^*ipnp^l^nwpMPi«w««P«P|lfi w«p«««««pviiPifmmi wmmmmmmmmmmmmm •u V A12(W) 36251 SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999 Honored tr End of era i Barns to leave legacy he city of Westland is losing another "one Being active in her community has been a of its longtime elected public servants. large part of Barns' life and that's only part of TCity Councilwoman Justine Barns has the story. She has done many things for the announced she won't be seeking a new term community behind the scenes. on the council. (Recently, Councilman Charles It all started when she became active in Pickering also announced he won't be seeking her children's education, becoming president a new term on the council.) of the Jefferson Elementary School Parent- Barns' departure marks the end of an era in Teacher Association. Westland politics. She will end 35 years of Today, Jefferson-Barns Elementary School public service when she finishes up her four- bears her name. year term on Dec. 31. As she went on to public office, she chalked Considered by many to be the person who up many accomplishments. paved the way for today's women in office in She counts among her finest hours a suc Westland, Barns' political career began 35 cessful fight to keep a prison out of Westland years ago when she was elected to a charter in the early 1980s. commission that mapped the way for West- Barns also takes pride in her Lansing land to become a city in 1966. record on education, and for 12 years she She went on to serve 17 years on the West- served on a public pension committee - 10 of land City Council, starting in 1066, Including those years as chairwoman. " serving as council president 1976-78. Her work in Lansing also has another lega She then served by representing Westland cy. She employed Eileen DeHart on her staff. for 12 years in the state House. DeHart has gone on to represent Westland in STAJT PBOTO IT BTTA.N MTTCHBi. Now, back in local office for another term, the state House. Congrats: Westland City Councilwoman Justine Barns has announced she won't she is in her 21st year on the council. Westland is losing the elected service of one seek re-election, ending many years of service in elected office. Also along the way she has picked up many of its most prominent officeholders, but we honors such as Westland Woman of the Year know, given her track record, that Barns will in 1975 and Ford Motor Co. Citizen of the continue to be active m the community. Year. The mayor recently honored Barns at his I FTTFRQ She has also served on many committees State of the Gity address - and it was a well- LCI I Gil9 and organizations ranging from a hospital deserved honor. We think it's time for the European Vietnam returning to help improve the town? board of directors to the Michigan Municipal community to pay tribute to Barns for a job A graduate, I believe5, of Redford High League. well-done. t is said that truth is the first casualty of School, whom I worked with, did promotions < Iwar. If that is true, then the collateral dam for Motown. ' " v age is surely to people's ability to think ratio My father was vice president of Booth nally. Broadcasting Corp. Both sides in the NATO-Serbia War are Albert Clark State's 'road rage' et already using propaganda to the outer limit. 731 S.W. Salmon No. 906 NATO says repeatedly that Serb leaders are ^^^^^__^ Portland, OR 97205 kh, wow! More "tough new laws." This time on 1-96 and 1-696 without the flashing blue Satan incarnate andthe Serb army their evil 'the Michigan Legislature's target is "road lights of the police Interfering. On surface spawn. rage." roads, the chances you will be stopped for slip Yet, Serbs are wearing targets, forming Be a donor ping through as a, light turns red are a whop candlelit human shields and preparing for the As if passing a law could make drivers stop pril is Donor Awareness Month, making it ping 500 to 1.. There just aren't enough patrol - martyrdom of their country. The Albanian going 20 mph over the speed limit, running the perfect time to recognize the impor cars to dampen the current bad driving. There Kosovo Liberation Army is conscripting Koso A red lights, tailgating! passing on the right, tance of organ and tissue donjition^TheTe's no is nothing in SB 287 and SB 390 that we can vo men by force, and providing NATO and cutting off others entering a freeway from a greater giftthajiJhe-ghTbTlJfe and you can: see to put more patrol cars on the freeways Western journalists with a steady stream of ramp, crowding another driver literally off the on by discussing organ and tissue and roads. atrocity stories - each more bizarre tharvthj road, flashing headlamps to intimidate anoth donation with your family and friends. Each er, flipping "the bird" and on and on, ad nau- • Getting a conviction. Ask any student if * last, if possible. The me^ia^an^-getrehough. But, here^h^-prtJbTem; Sooner or later, the new donor brings the chance for renewed life seltm.' we have a system of trial by jury, and the stu to 2,200 Michigan patients waiting for an Two bills to enact tough new laws against dent will say "yes." False. We nave a systemjrf. 'wilTout. Just like it did in Vietnam'. B J Eventually, Serbs will bet off their cultural organ donation. It's important your family "criminal road endangerment are currently attorney negotiations. Somellun^iik^95 pei^ know about your wishes. They will be respon on the state Senate's calendar. They appeared cent of misdjmj^uior-ano^Ielony cases never go superiority high horse. NATO will have to decided whether it really wants, andean sible for making the final decision about organ to be moving quickly early in March, butthei lUse the accused either pleads donation. the sponsor, Sem^ilham4?a«^e^e1im^rter, afford, Greater Albania and its Balkan diaspo guilty, or a high-priced attorney negotiates a Pass it on by signing the back of your driver tTsfopped the forward motion. deal.. ••;• ra as its protectorate for the next 30 years, license. Signing your driver license is an excel Road behavior, particularly in Southeastern We predict few "criminal road endanger- And, the KLA will have to decide whether it's a legitimate government in waiting or just lent way to alert others about your organ Michigan, is disgraceful. You notice it driving ment" cases ever will resultin convictions. donor wishes. north from Ohio, where drivers usually With the high stakes of prison time and stiff another criminal syndicate operating inside Pass it on by signing and mailing your observe speed limits, particularly on US 23 fines, an accused will find it financially feasi "Kosovo. organ and tissue donor registry enrollment and 1-69. When they hit the Michigan line, ble to hire a lawyer and negotiate downward Many people with great wisdom have card. The Secretary of State's office makes it however, down goes the right foot, and up to just one pr two offenses. A prosecutor won't advised against involvement in Balkan civil easy. Cards are mailed with all new driver comes... "road rage," want to take the chance of going to trial and strife. This is going to be a European Vietnam,' licenses and are available to any branch office. On1-96, the bad behavior drops a bit at losing, so he'll negotiate, , •••: .. : • '," Walter Warren Celebrate Donor Awareness Month by des- Brighton and becomes rare after the Portland '•"•"^^^•^^ Westland We got a laugh out of the poll conducted for Jgnating your organ donation wishes. exit, west of Lansing. On 1-75 northbound, it the Michigan StateSafety Commission in becomes safer once you're past Standfsh. In RememEer, life is great — pass it on! which drivers were asked to rate themselves: Candice S. Miller Ontario, you can breathe a sigh of relief a few 61 percent rated themselves "above average,? Old Redford help miles east of Windsor. secretary of state a mathematical impossibility. 'd appreciate any help you can give me to So what can be wrong with passing ever So what can we do about *road rage?" I contact people who were in Old Redford dur Opinions are to be shared; We welcome your more laws? : . ','•-.•. Put mofe patrol cars on the roads. We may ing the 1950s-70s. Hived near Grand River ideas, as dpyounieighbors: That's why we . The bills define "criminal road endanger- have to forego that income ta? cut from 4.4 to and Six Mile on Pierson. • .___'. offer this space on a weekly basis for opinions in your own words. We wilt help by editing for ment" as any three of the above-listed offenses 3.9percent. •.•'":'- '."• I remember BIbtcher!s and Gierhardt's clarity and brevity. To assure authenticity, we "that would likely harm another vehicle, a . Find methods of holding up genuinely bad Meat markets, Smith's, Foster's, The Rosedale ask that you sign yourietterand~pTovfde aday- motorcycje, bicycle or pedestrian. Any'three. drivers for public ridicule. In part, that's the and Six Mile Lahser markets, Cunningham's, timeTcbntact telephone number. No anonymous Penalties would escalate for repeat offens job of the media, but it would help if state .. Myer's, Schnelbach's, Barbas and C. R. John- - letters will be published. es, for displarirfg a firearm, or for causing police could somehow make information avail eon Drug Stores, the Redford Bowling AHey, able to all the competing media. The week prior to an election, this newspaper injury or death. Maximum; foflr years in" the Redford Record, the Redford Theater, will not publish letters that discuss new issues, prison, a fine of $6,000, license revocation and Legislators certainly spend enough on pub- * Masters Candies, Dean & Sneider Auto since last-minute attacks don't allow a chance six "points:" licity for their bills. They should be able to Repair, ABC Auto Glass, the A& P Super for rebuttal. Responses to already poblished v We see two problems: allocate more to publicizing some of the cra •Market, Redford Lumbe vMye?s Jewelry, issues will be accepted. • Catching the miscreants who drtfe so zier drivers. .:-J Daly's Drive In, Edgewater Park, the Irving Letters should be mailed to: Editor, The West- cfazily* Drivers routinely travel at 85-90 mph Theater, Redford High School, Burt and H6l- land Observer, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml comb grade schools, Christ the King Church, 48150; faxed to (734) 591-7279; or e-mailed and, would you believe, more? with your name, city of residence and phone Who knows who may becoifie interested in COMMUNITY VOICE [email protected] QUESTION; How do you think the BCTH SUNPRIA JACNMAN, COMMUNITY EDITOR, 734-953-2122 Detroit Red SUMN ROHtK, MANAGING EDITOR. 734-953-2149 Wings will : -" '• HWOM OAlUOHBt, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, 734-933-2118 do in the- h» KMOWm, ADVERTISING MANAGER, 73^,-953-2177 playoffs? im JWOWMON, PUBLISHER, 734 953-2100 STlYBi K.>0FI, VICE-PRESIDENT/GENERAI MANAGER, 734-953-2252 \ ' MAftK WAMaW, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR, 734-953-2117 rip* ftcoMiu, MARKETING DIRECTOR, 734-953-2150 'Real w«ti,- *l tWnk tlMy'r* \'l Wnk th*y*r» " (They're) going, _ HOMEjp^ We asked this going to fotff string MM Ottf to go all the PHWp"rt^,"CHAlRMA*l Of THC BOARD JMWNt TOWWI/ VICE P ftESI0€NT/E0 I TORI A L " RtCMARO A0MIAN, PRESIDENT question at IMH0H th*wiy/ tor l«t.# way." .... Kroger In West? Westland Oxm tMMHl "Because we publish Communitynewspapers, we think about community journalism land/ v in a fundamentally different way than our bigger competition. They consider themselves' to be Wetland Wetland independent from ihe stories and Communities they cover; swooping in to write the unusual or WwmlmnO sensational and then dashing off to cover something else. We regard ourselves as both accurate putMdiattdndwcarity — Philip Power • i " W , •• r»" The Ob§erver& Eccentric/'THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 ^ww ^WWfc^R POINTS OF VIEW ends up costing taxpayers he Goofbalr and his buddies open fire for these softies) and bought mately 2 feet apart." they affirmed the Court of Claims arrived from the Detroit area a case of beer. The Goofball said he Get this: In the middle of the night, judge*. ,- T!abou t 1:30 a.m. on an August had "three or four beers" before The; Goofball has drunk beer, operates I would have fined The Goofball for night in 1995. Their destination was arrival, the court record says. an off-road vehicle without a helmet, whatever damage he did to the cedar ; the Ambrose Lake State Forest "At approximately 2:30 a.m., plain makes a racket for the forest crea post, the tree rje nit and the grass he ; Campground in Ogemaw County. 1 tiff (the court's name for The Goofball) tures, hits a post that is intended as a landed on, and charged him for the ' That's up north, but not very far started his offload vehicle (ORV), barrier - and sues us, the taxpayers, ambulance run and the law enforce- \ north, about 10 miles from West with the 'intention to warm up the with a claim against the Michigan . • -i ; Branch, maybe a three-hour trip from vehicle and check out the path and to ment officer who investigated; then Department of Natural Resources. * maybe tack on a $1,000 charge fo^ the i the Detroit area on 1-76. So The Goof- come back and gear up and then head The Goofball argues that his route - ball must have left home after dark. out.' Plaintiff was not wearing any Non-Game: Wildlife Fund for disturb- was some kind of highway. Under a ing the wildlife. Then I'd confiscate I know the area a Sit. It's not far safety equipment, including a hel TIM RICHARD doctrine going back to Henry II of from the Rifle River campgrounds. met." his ORV, JOT what's left of it* until he England, government is immune from paid part of the $100,000-plus > I've scouted campsites in the past but The Goofball checked out the path • TtM Court of Appoals opin most lawsuits except, in Michigan, for i rejected most because they are conta- and headed back to the campsite, salaries of the three appellate judges. ion uys tho group Intended defective highways. In the Court of Certainly it was no way to enjoy" : minated by people like The Goofball traveling on the left side of the road, Claims, the judge throws out the suit. whose chief source of recreation is a to do off-road riding. Tho Michigan's environment. The'conven- "when he suddenly struck something. The Goofball seeks a reversal in the gas-guzzling vehicle. Other writers tional method is to sit around a camp- The impact wifh the object caused the QoofbaU know he wa* sup Court of Appeals. Judges Stephen ; also have reported how the hillsides fire, sip a beer, pick the guitar until ORV to become airborne, and vaulted posed to pay a camping fee lVJarkman, Joel Hoekstra and Brian : in that part of the state are being 9:30 or 10 p.m., then listen to the coy plaintiffs body forward into a tree. but didn't. Zahra are unimpressed with The Gripped up by motorized vehicles. otes howl or the owls hoot until Prom his point of contact with the Goofbairs logic, saying: The Court of Appeals opinion says beddy-bye time. tree, plaintiff was thrown to the cen "We conclude that the natural the group intended to do off-road rid ter of the road and" severely injured. It's more fun than being airborne to prevent people from driving grassy area is not an improved por when you hit a tree. ing. The Goofball knew he was sup The object plaintiff struck was a posed to pay a camping fee but didn't. through certain areas of the park. The tion of the highway. Consequently, Tim Richard reports on the local cedar post. Such cedar posts are used posts stand approximately 18 inches the cedar post that plaintiff struck implications of state and regional Prior to reaching the campground, throughout the campground, and at they ate a pizza (no camp food over an high, are approximately 6 to 12 inches constitutes an installation outside the events. His voice mail number is (734) other campgrounds around the state, in diameter, and are placed approxi improved portion of the highway." 953-2047, Ext. 1881. LETTERS Time for nursing they would not be in business. In fact, • The nursing home prob The U.S. General Accounting Office hand. Michigan is already giving them $1 lems should concern every released a report that dozens of horri ' We not only need more inspectors, home changes billion a-year in Medicaid. With the fying reports of abuse and neglect we need nursing home reform bills amount that residents pay, they one. They are bipartisan. It ccording to Tim Richard's article complaints have gone for hundreds of passed to improve staffing and for should get excellent care. The employ appears that some legisla days without inspection. background checks (on potential Ain the April 1 edition, the state ees are not even paid a living wage. I tors are making these prob Senate voted against adding 23 nurs Ask any of us who have a loved one employees): After nursing home am not anti-profit, but how much is lems partisan. in a nursing home about the condi reforms are passed, we must then ing home inspectors. Richard also enough? Whatever happened to the reported that Gov. John Englersbud- tions. Untold numbers of us spend make sure that those laws are idea of taking pride in a job well- many hours daily in nursing homes, enforced. get message said, "The highlight of done? the FY 2000 recommendation is a new no on this bill?:, trying to make certain that our loved Last session, both the House and $10 million Nursing Home Quality One of those who voted no to addi- ' Currently, we do not have enough ones receive'the proper care. Ask us the Senate introduced bills for reform. Incentive Grant program which CIS tional inspectors, was Sen. Loren Ben inspectors. Normally, nursing homes about it. We can tell you. The House passed its bills. The Sen will administer with assistance from nett, R-Canton. I cannot understand are inspected once a year and the The nursing home problems should ate did not. This has been the same the Michigan Quality Council." why he of all people voted no. nursing home administration is noti concern everyone. They are biparti old story for many, many years. Last fall, Bennett toured one nurs fied in advance. They should be san. It appears tf&t some legislators Mvmnthpr wnrkpH \ here were lots of student radicals on col lege campuses in the late 1950s and early T'60s. I should know. I was one of them. In those days, Tom Hayden (before he became a celebrity) and I were staffers on the University of Michigan student newspaper, The Michigan Daily. Together with a group of other activists, we launched in 1960 a campaign to get rid of Deborah Bacon, then the dean of women. At that time, deans of women exercised a lot of power at college campuses all around the country. They set rules defining proper nonaca demic conduct for coeds: drinking (mostly a no- PHILIP POWER no), dress (ladylike), dorm hours (in by 11 p.m. Wo r ks i te on weekdays, 1 a.m. weekends), sex (decidedly a later adopted a limited code of nonacademic no-no, but routinely ignored). conduct. There weredeans-of menrtoorwhosei A-hunch of-well-publicized recent eventsjm _ I nonacademic rules for male students. These Michigan campuses suggest there is much more ; to do, especially with respect to alcohol. were a lot looser - boys will be;boys, after all - EXPO '. but you could get in trouble for things like ' The alcohol-fueled riot in East Lansing three ppwdy or noisy behavior or having an unregis weeks ago involved not only MSU students but tered car on campus, • also students from campuses'all around the Wed.,AprH 28^ 19*>9 Taken together, the rules governing nonacad state. Last fall, a MSU student died of alcohol emic conduct for college students were based on poisoning after he consumed 26 shots during a 9:00 am.-11:00 a.m." the assumption that,university authorities were night of drinking to celebrate his 21st birthdayr:- acting as substitute parents - "in loco parentis" At Central Michigan University, another stu at. was the Latin phrase - while kids were on cam- dent fell out of mVapartment and was killed. OptimEyes jms. And it was the notion that somebody had Last fall, Courtney Cantor, a first-year stu- . the right to set ruleTfor us students that made -rfpnf.-ftt.-IT-MJ fall to hardrnth out of A window in her dorm in Ann Arbor. Traces of alcohol and a , us mad. . v COMPLCTE EYt L/IKt - In due course, we got rid of Miss Bacon at U- date-rape drug were found in her blood. FASHION FYF WEAR M and, as well, the institutions of the dean of I was on the Board'of Regenta at U-M when women and the dean of men. And over the next Courtney Cantor fell to her death. A friend Westland Supervision Center 10 years all around the country, colleges and whose daughter is a first-year student in Ann 35184 Central City Parkway universities gradually ridded themselves of Arbor, called me. "What can you do to assure me 734^427-5200 deans and ideas of in loco parentis." • that your university is taking appropriate care .' By 1980, the idea that colleges had any busi of my daughter?" I couldn't fully answer his ness trying to govern the nonacademic behavior question. ,,_ of their students was passe. University boards I don't think Michigan colleges should return FREE of trustees amended their rules. wholesale to the days of m loco parentis. But, Some - U-M among them - wound up with no equally, I am certain that university officials VISION and HEARING rules whatsoever governing nonacademic con and boards of trustees have a greater responsi SCREENINGS duct. 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Tim's 15" minutes of fame came last STAff PHOTO BT BILL BUSLEX summer when he retrieved Maj'k Oh heavens: Virginia Saltarelli McGwire's 62nd home run ball and promptly turned it over to McGwire (at left) of Livonia admits her instead of keeping it, collection of angels doesn't quite Mr. Forneri8 has been belittled and . rival the 700-plus angels Jean ridiculed for doing such a "foolish Draper of Farmington Hills has thing* when he stood to make more collected over the years. than $1 million by selling the infa mous ball. Its brings us back to that. same old discussion about what we • value. You can fairly quirkly Bum up what some of your friends value when you watch what they prioritize in their life. If it's their work, it comes before their family. If it's their money, they either.hoard it or spendjt on lote of "stuff." If it's health, they spend a STAIT PBOTO BY TOM KAWLEY serious amount of time and money on nutrition, physical fitness or doctors. For.•Tim Fomeris, in this instance, it was someone else's accomplishment that he valued. As Tim wrote in a let- Club has a soft spot for angels c ter to Time magazine, which admon ished him for acting "impetuously and not treating found money seriously," BY SUE MASON taining to angels." Saltarelli, who prefers very detailed to pick where the chapter will meet for he said, "My decision was by no STAFF WRITER angels. "Some members collect certain lunch. So far, the group has met at means made on an impulse ... what [email protected] Club for collectors kinds of angels. One collects only wood Jacobson's meeting room, the Leather did influence my actions was my fam ong before Roma Downey, Delia The three women are members of the en angels for her Christmas tree, one Bottle Restaurant and local libraries. ily andmybackground. Reese and John Dye earned their Great Lakes Chapter of the Angels Col just Precious Moments angels." "It's not a religious thing, it's nonde- lave alw* wings, Virginia Saltarelli, Jeanette lectors Club of America which meets Gabel and Draper collect all kinds of nominational," said Saltarelli, current Lf 1 respect others and their accomplish inbp| HIH! - fHII Prnpir wfrp hHni for lunch the second Tuesday of the angels, from little bitty to big ones chapter president. "We've had speakers ments. Life is about more than just touched by angels. "i"nth mH"i'l ll1* mnh'n|jtfh'i(Rn ar°ft although Gabel doesn't described her- like the woman who owns an angel v_ money. It is about family, friends and So much so that they carry umbrellas While the chapter ooyers in the golr' as a i iilliiHin ghn lilrofi flnffels fl"d shop In Rockford and try to exchange the experience you have with them. and wear clothes adorned with the entire state, its 15 members are from likes getting them. She remembers _on shops that carry angels. Being able to return (the ball) to Mr. cherubic faces of angels. Look around southeastern Michigah - Garden City, buying one angel that cost just 89 We just like angels? McGwire was a real honor and thrill. their homes and you'll see mailboxes, Livonia, Farmington Hills, Canton, cents. And one store the women enjoy shop I still would not trade that experience flags, figurines, even book's about Hartjand and Detroit. "We'd shop and shop for them," said ping at in search of angels just hap for $1 million." •-- angels. The chapter was started in 1994 by Gabel of shopping trips with Draper. pens to be Victorian Lace Elegance As I was conducting a parenting Gabel has a signed angel shelf she Sherry Moore of Canton when a few "When we used to find one, it was a Ceramics and Country Accents on workshop last week, I had one of the bought for $65 in Boca Raton, Fla., a enthusiasts gathered at a Big Boy treasure* Grand River in Farmington, owned by chapter member Sandy Burkhart. participants comment, "It's too bad ' lot of Lladro figurines, a woodcarved Restaurant. Word-of-mouth helped Chapter dues are $10 a year and The ACCA was organized in 1976 by more parent? don't come out to hear mirror from Italy and a plant stand, to bring in other collectors. local members must belong to the Theo Marie Sponsler of Wheatridge,. this kind of information." name a few of the angelic furnishings "It's interesting because there's so ACCA which has a $20 membership in her Farmington Hills home. Of F A dad in the audience, who hap many different kinds of angels," said fee. Each chapter member gets a turn ""~ Please see ANGELS, B2 pened to be the lone male in the course, she has an angel wristwatch, group, raised his hand and offered, earrings and broken china angel pin. _^My^ male friends at wosk scoff and "Have you heard about the broken laugh when ITalk^rtJout-going-to-« * f » *^*mm*m mmmmmmm ThtObMrofr A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 Angels from page Bl Colo., and Mary Matthews of This year's convention will be area and would, like to add new Dallas, Texas. It has more than Sept. 9-12 in Niagara Falls, members. She also knows the 300,000 members, including first N.Y., hosted by the Angel Collec time the club meets can be a hin lady Hillary Clinton and enthu tor's Club of Western New York. drance. She hopes that the chap siasts living in China, Sweden "It's wonderful," said Gabel. ter can get enough new members and Canada, < "You get to see friends from all to start a group that meets in *It started when one of the over. You can sign up for secret the evening. founders read about the other in pen pals, the quote group ... • "If you belong to the club, you a newspaper," Gabel said. Each month you send a quote to always have someone to talk to a member in the group. There's ACCA holds biennial national about angels," said Saltarelli. conventions, featuring speakers, seven in our group." "There's always a lot of unusual authprs, banquet, visits to angel It'was Saltarelli's husband stories to tell about angels, and gift shops and field trips. One who found out about ACCA year, conventioneers visited the when he called to order an angel almost everybody who, belongs Angel Museum in Beloit, Wis. birdbath from a catalog. Draper has a strong belief in angels as Housed in an old church, the learned about ACCA from an well as love of collecting." museum has 13,000 angels, article a friend had found in an Angel enthusiasts interested in including a number that»were antiques publication. joining the Great Lakes Chapter donated by talk show host Oprah Saltarelli knows there are can call Virginia Saltarelli at Winfrey. plenty of angel collectors in the (734)261-5636 1¾ fromrpagie-B4 —- Pour basketball playoffs, they hours on Saturday on the com know by your actions what you mocked me with sarcastic puter at home. stArrPBOtoirBoxl value most. Let us hope that you remarks about how stupid I was. His wife used to appreciate the have chosen them. Ju*t a tew: Jeanette Gabel of Farmington Hills doesn't know how many angels she They think I am very strange." amount of money he brought Jacque Martin-Downs is the collected over the years. Infactt even though she has "many, many, many" of them, Do these stories point up these home because of his hard work, coordinator of the Family she doesn't consider herself a collector. " two men's priorities? You bet. but no longer. Her values about Sadly, a great number of people money changed when the first Resource Center in Westland and let their "feel good" instincts child was born. Unfortunately, has a private counseling practice. override a decent value system. his didn't and they now have If you have a question or com CITY OF GARDEN CITY ' "Sure, I value my family," says enormous conflicts because of it. ment, write her at the Observer NOTICE TO ALL CAT/DOG OWNERS: Read Sports Mike, a 33-year-old account exec If you are a parent, there is a Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Animal licenses are currently due on May 1st, 1999. If you'have not utive. But Mike's actions speak secret out there that may help Livonia 48150 or at her e-mail renewed your animal license, mail or bring a copy of your rabies otherwise, rfe spends 10 hours a you set your priorities. Kids address: [email protected] vaccination certificate and the fee of $5 per year to City Clerk's Office, 6000 day at his office and another six Middlebelt, Garden City, MI 48135. ALLYSON M. BETTIS City Clerk-Treasurer CITY OF WESTLAND Publiih; April 22 and 25.1996 Support group meets NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of The Women's Resource Center divorce. There is no charge and Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: 9 1 of Schoolcraft College is sponsor •20001C, Special land Use Approval for Proposed McDonald * registration isn't required. Public Notice Required by MCL 324.20120d(3) and Restaurant with Drive-Thru, Parcel ,#063-02-001-000, Northeast ing a divorce support group that The discussion group meets Rule 299.5605, Corner of Wayne Road and Palmer Road, SW-1, Ronald J, Nelson. meets the second and fourth the second Tuesday of the month Part 201 of the Natural Resources andJJiivironmentaJ Tuesday of the month in Room and is facilitated by Cynthia 225 of the McDowell Center, Protection Act, as amended Koppin, a professional counselor. Haggei ly nui Ui of SurMile, Livo MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL The speaker's session takes QUALITY nia. . The group provides a forum for place on the fourth Tuesday of Environmental Response Division the month. For more information S. E. Michigan District Office discussion and the receiving and sharing of information for those about the group, call'the — Mflfln V, .V t t The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999' BTSUlMAMN bags Ailed with seeds and gar-, 14 Senior Board mothers will items for the school. This year, flTAITWUlU den items. > model evening dresses, escorted the club will make a "sizable Even the invitations fit the by their 15 sons (there's one set contribution" to put air condi It was an easy sell for Nancy theme, Found by Snyder, they of twins) who will wear tuxedos tioning in the cafetorium, which Chapman and Kathy Snyder. In feature garden angels and match provided by Steve Petix. doubles as a mini auditorium. just 10 days, 790 tickets were the table favors. And if that's not enough, bene Aad even though the show is a sold for the Catholic Central The benefit got its start about fit-goers will have a chance to sellout; there's still plenty to do. "Mother's Club annual luncheon 24 years ago as a card party held win some of the more than 150 Chapman and Snyder and a and fashion show. in the gymnasium of the high raffle prizes. Cindy Patrick and cadre of volunteers, including Slated for Sunday, April 25, at school, located on Outer Drive in Susan White have been coordi many fathers arid sons, will be at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, Detroit at the time. The partici nating acquisitions for the raffle the Ritz at 7 a.m. the day of the guests will be treated to "An pants brought their own brown and have jewelry, gift certifi benefit to help with the setup. Enchanted Garden" theme, bag lunches and dessert and cof cates, overnight stays, including starting with the social hour at fee was served. one at the Ritz Carlton, Water- "It'll be a busy morning," said 11 a.m., followed by lunch and Eventually, it evolved into a ford crystal and CC spirit bas Chapman. "All of the commit fashions provided by the shops fashion show and moved to ban kets among the prizes. tees, about 40 women, and any of the Somerset Collection. quet facilities around the area. one else they can bring will be The hardest part of this is to Being at the Ritz this year- "I don't know how they do it," there." get someone to commit to the marks the return to a popular said. Chapman. "They have The mothers of CC students fashion show," said Chapman, spot, according to Snyder. $15,000 in donated prizes and are automatically members of who is co-chairing the event "We were at the Ritz for two they're still working on it." the Mother's Club. It is "the gift with Snyder. "You want to have evening shows about 10 years "Last year, we sold $4,000 in of time" that they generously a nice show for the guests so ago," she said. The Ritz is won raffle tickets the day of the give to the school, according to they want to come back, so I derful presentation-wise. The show," added Snyder. "We didn't Chapman. guess they must have enjoyed, moms wanted to come back and have enough raffle,tickets and "It's a. wonderful group of themselves last year because we were happy we chose it this used coat check tickets. We ladies," she said. "Some of the sold out so quickjy." year." raised around $8,000 with the "mothers give 60 plus hours for The garden theme will start in For the fashion show, the Som raffle." an event. We had 30 women help Sttfr PBOTD sr BBTAN Mrrcaiu. the reception area where there erset Collection will showcase The club raised about $12,000 do the mailings for this. will be a bench and garden casual, everyday, sporty and and Chapman and Snyder hope There's nothing like the expe Garden delights: Nancy Chapman (left) and Kathy Sny decor. Table decorations will fea evening wear. And for what has to hit $15,000 this year. The rience of being a CC mom. It's der look over topiaries that will serve as centerpieces on ture topiary centerpieces, garden become a fashion show tradition, money raised is used to purchase hard to describe." tables at the soldout Catholic Central Mothers Club's " angel table favors and goodie annual fashion show. Special honor MWF recognizes 5 women China /& Gifts Five women are on tap to be "This 10th anniversary of the woman in history to be sworn in honored as Women of Achieve dinner gives us much cause for as a memher nf the Detroit City Meet Belleek Ambassador ment and Courage at benefit celebration," said Dingell. Council, becoming its president galas, sponsored by the Michi "Funds raised at this year's din in 1977. * gan Women's Foundation. ner will allow MWF to directly Anne Louise Carney! The accomplishments of Enna support more critical programs Women of Achievement and Henderson of Detroit, Pam serving women and girls in Courage honoree Aguirre is CEO Heslop's Special In-Store Presentation Aguirre of Grosse Point Park, Michigan. and chairman of the board otthe Elizabeth Upjohn Mason of "At the same time, it is an Detroit-based Mexican Indus Saturday, April 24th Kalamazoo, Margaret Taylor opportunity for us to celebrate tries and benefactor of the His Smith of Birmingham and Alecia the outstanding contributions of panic community. She has devot Woodrick of Grand Rapids will women of our state, both over ed much of her time fulfilling the from Ireland, Belleek ambassador Anne Louise be celebrated at the 10th annual the course of the century and company's vision as articulated 'anier-will make a special appearance at He&lop's dinners for Thursday, April 29, during our lifetimes." by her father, the late Detroit at the Amway Grand Hotel in Honorees are selecteoLfor ivonia and Troy stores on Saturday,; April 24th. Tigers all-star pitcher Hank n't miss this unique opportunity to: Grand Rapids and on Tuesday, their leadership, vision, passion 1 May 4, at The Ritz-Carlton in and achievements. Henderson Aguirre . • Have your new purchases signed by Dearborn. will receive the first ever Trilli An author, Taylor Smith is the Belleek's own Anne Louise Carney. Tickets for the dinners are um Award for Lifetime Achieve first female board president of , • Psrchaaethe"KUrrKwCottafe' B©x1 $150 each and can be purchased ment from MWF at the dinner in the Kresge Foundation. A self- aviUableorUY at sdectttores taring 1999 by calling the Michigan Women's Grand Rapids. described volunteer, she has Belleek events. Inspired by an Win thatched Foundation at (734) 542-3946. A renowned labor leader, civil served as mentor for women and cottage, tint coveted collectible featsres s lucky, Both dinners are sponsored by rights activist and political pio girls during her lifetime through the General Motors Corporation. neer, she has fought tirelessly bidden shamrock and baked ed&oQ backstsmp. her vision and leadership with • En*Y**wtog for aftee1fin%eWtenC During the past decade, the throughout her lifetime to pro number of guest at the dinners mote social justice and put an the Detroit Medical Center, • Leant tite *9^m**m*4m***&--^'\ • Legal Aid Society of Oakland j have more than doubled and rev- end to racism and discrimina unique artistry, ' ' .' enues have increased from tion. County and New Horizons of • Discover a wide range of.gifts that see just $47,000 to $225,000. Ironically, Henderson will Oakland County to name a few. rigs! for gift giving. This year, Detroit co-chairs receive her award in the very A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of • Enjoy complimentary refreshments with Deborah Dingell, president of same establishment where in Duke University, Taylor Smith • ••^fcS&Jftfc^ the General. Motors Foundation, 1938 she organized a sit-in to other BcttoeV. collectors ' ' has endowed a directorship in Geneva Williams, executive vice- end segregation at was then the women's studies at heY alma president and COO of United Pant]and Hotel. Livonia Troy mater and served on both the Mem-Five Plaza Oakland Mall/ Way Community Services, and * A life of firsts, she was the The" "Kilmore Cottage" honorary co-chair Trudy Dun- first African.American port sec national board of Women and Available only at 1999 Belleek events! $35.00 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Combe Archer expect to attract retary on the Great Lakes, the Philanthropy and the advisory (734)522-1850 1% 850 people at The first woman trustee of Wayne council for the MFW. - Ritz-Carlton and raise more County Community College and~ Mason has log many decades than $150,000. the first African American of community involvement and philanthropy, stemming from a strong family tradition of volun- Camp Henry teerism. The president of Upjohn For more information contact Rich Kimball Lake National Leasing, her current Newaygo, Ml focus is on the Women's Educa 734-953-2069 Over 60 years of Camping Experience I tion Coalition which utilizes its *mr*TH* million-dollar endowment to It My wutmw PrMftyUnan Cfujrc* assist women in completing their .-G'lrwRied. k* ««tf ARTSTART education. ^IIMMFI/ C. AMP -Catt now-foryoar Crtitjw £ip*riiM«! fir Clildnt • A|i: 1-9 • Woodrick a philanthropist and •Art "Music • Drama FREE brochure. • Science • Outdoor Activfttos • Wafer Ptay (616) 459-2267 community-volunteer, has served • Computer • Special Visitors on the board of directors for 31I9S W. liMll* • FtrniM|t»a Hill. U*rt»rl o» fcM*nc»n C**~VOTQ Auoc A*A 4*Ct\ O0M7'3Owto6Ofrv tm Qvttmn C*Spn9 w Grand Rapids Opportunities for m^^0*0^**>v^AfAH^Da^^^abte Women (GROW), _ Special Olympics and Grand Rapids Art ,^ S •«<*> The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 mmmmmmmt.'/ ' ' —— M. ' . . ' , ,', , l \ K • on Ann Arbor Trail TM each month, a representa- "Titanic'os scheduled for between Wayne and New- WSM^W^^M: tive,from Personalized Thursday, Sept; 23. Cost is UPCOMING WESTLAND $85. Arrive at the Friend burgh. For more informa Hearing Care of Westland 5 EVENTS CENTER tion, call Susan at (734) will be checking and clean ship Center at 4 p.m., eat , at Three Brothers Restau WALKERS HUT 416-5543. ing hearing aids free from 2-3 p.m. by appointment rant at 6 p.m., arrive at The John Glenn Theatrical The Westland Walkers PftSSCHOOi PftOOItAM Detroit Opera House at Guild is planning to per meet the second Wednes The Wayne-Westland Com only. CaU (734) 722-7632 munity School District has for more information. 7:30 p.m. Play starts at 8 form George M. Cohan's day of each month, except p.m. Return to center at * "Give My Regards to during the summer. West- ongoing registration for the LASVWASTPJP preschool programs at Stot- The Westland Senior 11:30 p.m. Call (734) 722- Broadway," at 7 p.m. land Center opens its doors 7632. Thursday through Satur to walkers beginnings'? tlemyer Early Childhood Resources Department is day, April 22, 23, and 24, a.m. at Arcade 2 by Olga's and Family Development sponsoring a Las Vegas ' SENIOR CHOIR at John Glenn High School Kitchen. Mall walking ends Center, on Marquette trip Monday through Fri A Friendship senior choir, Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at 10 a.m. between Wayne and Wild- day, May 3-7. Trip includes under the direction of for students and senior cit wood. Programs include an four nights and five days at Robert Cassidy, has been izens and $7 for adults. early intervention pro the Stardust Towers, started. The choir meets 9 They can be purchased at AT THE gram, Head Start, roundtrip airfare, hotel a.m. Thursdays at the 'the door. The musical com Kids/Plus Preschool, a pre- accommodations, airport Westland Senior Resources edy takes place in a Broad CHAMBER primary impaired program Copes?* enp The Dream team atihe transfers, federal excise Department Friendship and Sparkey Preschool. tax, passenger facility tax Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, way theater in the 1940s JOBS AND CAREERS FAIR William D.Ford Career Tech Center made with chorus girls, a director Registration is 8 a.m. to and baggage handling. Westland. Anyone who The third annual jobs and the final cut in the DaimlerChrysler enjoys singing may join. and mobsters. Musical careers fair is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 595- Cost is $460 a person. For numbers include: "Yankee 2660. *Bi*M Your Dream VeJiicU* congest for . information, call (734) 722- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, the second year in a row, Thhyear** team EXERCISE Doodle," "It's a Grand Old April 24, at Westland CHURCff PftESCWOOL 7632. Musical Chairs is a new Flag," and "Give My Shopping Center. An The Westland Free consisted of Martens Bryant, JfrtV SOCIAL SECURITY * program from Jazzercise Regards to Broadway." advance signup list for Methodist Preschool has Buftxtini, fbny Canfield, Kris Gerke, Ann The Senior Resource designed for exercisers FREEMEDLMQS tables and sponsorships is openings for 3- and 4-year- Gieneski, Chris Jensen, Jason Pack, Mike Department of Westland older than 40. The program The Friends of the Muse being compiled by the olds in the morning and Ptosemki, Spencer Pyne, Devin Short, (Friendship Center) is provides a low to moderate um are celebrating Arbor Westland Chamber of Com afternoon sessions. The Tbth Tatro, Kettle lerreault Joe Tuma, sponsoring a seminar, in workout geared for the y Day by giving away tree merce at (734) 326-7222. younger pupils attend John Wheeler and Jackie Which* The cooperation with Michael older adult. The exercise seedlings 1-4 p.m. Satur- Tuesdays and Thursdays, Chappell, manager of the . improves strength, flexibil- A WARD NOMINATIONS competition, which is judged m a concept 5 day. April 24. at the West- -Nominations-are-being- _otheripupiUjm^Mondays carjh$ team creates, is crttiqvgd by Dearborn Social Security ity, balance, posture, coor- land Museum, 857 N. taken for the chamber's and Wednesdays. A Friday Office, on the futu/e of dination and cardiovascu representatives from DaimlerChrystsr on Social Security. The semi Wayne" Road, between Mar spring awards -the enrichment class is also feasibiHty, design* market plan, lar endurance. It incorpo quette and Cherry Hill. Athena Award and the available. The preschool is nar is open to the public rates resistance exercises at 1421S. Venoy, West- cost J profit estimates and the teams* beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, using rubber tubing and EFWiSew^e^eWfcP^ • w%S WW^P^Bf Business Person of the State Sen. Gary Peters, Year Award. The Athena land. Call (734) 728-3659. presentation skills With their entry, the "\ May 14. Sign up at the light weights with walking desk or by calling (734) Senate Democratic Caucus Award recognizes an indi-" SARDEN CITY CO-OP Ahgo, the Ford Center team placed eighth and jogging patterns. Wear chair, will speak at the ' vidual who exemplifies The Garden City Co-op Out of more than 40. entries. 722-7632. Refreshments loose-fitting clothing and April meeting of the West- excellence in a business or nursery has openings for will be served,. comfortable shoes. Light weights and an exercise land Democratic Club 7:30 profession, serves the com preschool classes for ages L DEPRESSION SEMINAR p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at munity in a meaningful 18 months through 4 years. Learn to recognize the dif mat are suggested .-Robert the Dorsey Community ~- way and assists women in Tots class meets on nonprofit, nondiscriminato visit the renovated 1856 ference in the symptoms Cassidy is the certified Center; 32715 Dorsey developing their leadership Wednesday mornings, and between sadness and Jazzercise instructor. Sign ry preschool. Call (248) schoplhouse at Warren and up at the front desk at the Road. For more informa potential. The Business 3- and 4-year-olds meets 471-2077. Cowan roads, west of Mer- depression at a seminar at tion, call (734) 422-5863. Person of the Year recog- Mondays and Thursdays. the Westland Friendship Westland Friendship Cen FRANKLIN PTSA riman in Westland. ter or call (734) 722-7632. SKATMS PROGRAM nizes^a Westland business Parental involvement is Center 1-2:16 p.m. Friday, person or manager who The Franklin High PTSA is WESTLAND MUSEUM "Signs of the Seasons" will required. Call Kelli at (734) seeking members. Member The Westland Historical May 28. Light refresh TRAVEL GROUP be presented by the West- works to" improve the busi 613-7708. ments will be served. The Travel Group meets ness climate and overcome ship is open to those who Museum is open 1-4 p.m. land Figure Skating Club 7 ST. Ma PRESCHOOL care about the schools and Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne TMEROAMES 12:45 p.m. every Friday in p.m. Thursday and Friday, adversity in some way. The The Senior Resources the Westland Friendship awards will be presented at St. Mel Preschool, 7506 community. Members need Road, between Marquette April 29-30,6 p.m, Satiuv : Inkster Road, north of not have a student in the and Cherry Hill. Call (734) Department Friendship Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, day, May 1, and 1 p.m. a murder mystery dinner, * Center is offering three unless a trip or program is "Pasta, Passion and PiB- Warren Avenue in Dear school. Price is $3 for stu 326-1110. Sunday, May 2, at West- born'Heights, has morning dents, $5 for adults. trips to Tiger games this planned. Programs include tols," beginning 6:30 p.m. FRIENDS MEET speaker^, films, celebration land Sports Arena, 6210 N. and afternoon classes for Checks should be'made Friends of the Westland year: Tigers vs. St. Louis Wild wood, between Hunter Wednesday, May 5, at Joy Friday, June 4; Tigers vs of birthdays and weekly. Manor in Westland. Tick both 3- and 4-year-olds. payable to Franklin PTSA Historical Museum meet 7 and Ford. Guest skaters Registration has begun. and sent to 31000 Joy in ay^Qly-Si—door prizes, There is a $3 ets are $30 a person. For p.m. on the second' membership fee for resi are Danielle and Steve Call (313) 274-6270. Livonia 48150. fanuary, March, Tigers vs. Angels, Friday, Hartsell, national pairs nomination forms, contact dents, $12.50 for nonresi YWCA READINESS TUTOAIAlrPROaNAM May, July, September and Aug. 13. Cost is $25 a per champions. (Danielle Hart- the chamber at (734) 326- dents. Call (734)'722-7632. 7222. The YWCA pfWesJ A free tutoring program for November at the Westland son a game. Leave from the sell won't skate during the AVajme^GotmQriJarly students is offered at the Meeting House, 3?091 Friendship Center at 5 CARDQROUP Thursday performance.) OOLF CLASSIC Jhildhood School Readi Salvation Army Wayne- Marquette, between New? •p.m. Games begin at 7:05 The Friday Variety Card. Admission is $6, $4 for The 19th^na«aHVestland ness Program is available Westland Corps Communi burgh and Wayne roads. p;m. Return to the center Group at the Westland seniors and children 12 ;r Golf Classic at to 4- and 5-year-old chil ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Call President Jim between 11 and 11:30 p.m. Friendship Center meets 2 andomjdejvTickeTsTnay be Pheasant Run Golf Club is dren. The YWCA is at Westland. The program, 4- Franklin at (734) 721-0136. Sign up at the front desk. p.m. People play euchre, ught in advance at the planned for Tuesday, June 26279 Michigan in Inkster. 5.:30 p.m. Wednesday and Everyone is welcome. First 23 seniors to register. pinochle, bridge, Uno, arena concession stand. 22. Reservations for four Call (313) 561-4110. Thursday, is for students FRIENDSHIP PICNIC rummy and poker. Light TOWN HALL somes are being taken now ages 9 and older in Wayne, A Friendship Center Sum refreshments .are served. at the chamber office, (734) CHARTER SCHOOL Call (734) 722-7632 for The next city t>f Westland The Academy of Detroit- Westland and Romulus. mer Picnic will be held town hall meeting is set for 326-7222. For information on partici FOR SENIORS noon to 4 p.m. Friday, June information or just show up Westland, ah to play cards. The Friend 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13, entrepreneurial and busi pating or volunteering, call SENIOR WALK 11, at Coburn Park behind at HoUiday Park, 34850 Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) The Fourth Annual Nation the Westland Friendship ship Center is at 1119 N. ness charter school, serves al Senior Health and Fit Newburgh. Fountain Blvd., off of RECREATION kindergarten through sev 722-3660. Center. The picnic is open Wayne Road between War ness Day Walk begins 8:30 to Friendship Center mem MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE RECREATION AND BIN enth grade. The school MOM'S MORNINO OUT a.m. Wednesday, May 26, ren and Joy roads. Mayor A recreational get-together emphasizes a basic educa Children, ages newborn to bers and Westland resi The Wayne Ford Civic Robert Thomas ^nd-hju at the Westland Senior dents only. No tickets will League schedules its senior for teens and adults who tion with business and 6, and their mothers are Friendship Center, 1119 N. staff will be available to are disabled is the'second entrepreneurial.skills. The invited to a Mom's Morning be sold after Friday, June meal for people 60 and answer questions and con Newburgh. The walking 4; Cost is $6 for Friendship older 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Friday of each month at • school offers a foreign lan Out9-ll:30a.m. every route will, be about 1.9 cerns.. .:v members and $9 for non- on the first Sunday of each the Westland Bailey Cen- . guage class, music and art, Thursday at Newburg miles. The luncheon and a dress code and a comput- member W^Hand ggninr mhnth at the league hall. ter. Call (734) 722-7820,' " • United Methodist Church, 1998 T-shirt are $6. Lun- '' The North Brothers Ford er lab with access to the on Ann Arbor Trail citizens. on Wayne Road two blocks FKWRE SKATINO cheon only is $3. No 1999 south of Ford. Cost is $5 for and the city.of Westland The Westland Figure Skat Internet. Call (734) 722- between Wayne and New- T-shirts will be ordered. An CASINO TRIP 6K Fun Run/Walk is set for 1465 or (248) 569-7787. burgh, Livonia. Children A trip to Mt. Pleasant members and $7 for non- ing Club has formed an Oakwbod Hospital exercise members. The meal 9 a.m. Saturday, June 12. adult introductory preci urni PEOPLES are grouped together by physiologist, Diane Hamil Soaring Eagle Casino and Race starts at.the Bailey ages in rooms with two ftesort starring Engelbert includes beer, beverages, sion team; The team is for Livonia Little Peoples Co ton, will present pre-walk dancing to Big Band music Recreation Center, ,36651 those who Want to have fun op Preschool is now caregivers per room. This instruction and consulta Humperdinck is planned Ford Road. Registration is program is an optional co for Thursday and Friday, and door prizes. Call (734) with other skating adults enrolling for the fall in pro tion. The fire department 728-5010. ' at 8 a.m. Cost.is $10 for 18 and get exercise, Practices grams for^r and 4-year- op, with parents working will do blodd pressure June 17-18. Trip cost is and under; $12 for prereg- are 6-6:50 a.m. Saturdays. olds. For more information, once each month. Call (7,34) screening, distribute $130 with platinum tickets WORK REFERRAL istration fee for-adults and All levels are welcome. Call call (734) 422-1176^ 422-0149. orange juice and supply and $127 with gold tickets Information Center Inc. $15 late registration after (734)722-1091. medical personnel along (pa* person double occu refers workers to seniors June 4, Preregister at LimiLAMtS /" pancy two days and one who need help. The pro LittlS Lambs Preschool, on the route; the police North Brothers Ford cus '• department will be direct night at the-new hotels). gram is for people interest tomer care department. Farmington Road south of HISTORY Nonraembers must pay $5 ed in providing transporta West Chicago in Livonia, is ing traffic Registration is Registration includes VOLUNTEERS PERRRtSYILLE required. Senior of the more. Arrive at the Friend tion, yardwprk, housework, prizes for the top five male ASSJSTEO UVttt A accepting registration for The historic Perrinsville ship Center 8 a.m. Thurs etc. Workers can specify the 1998-9? school year. Year for Leadership and and female race winners, Marquette House assisted one^room school will be Service will be announced?"' day, June 17, to depart at the type of work they are T-shirts for all partici living facility, 36000 Cam Classes meet Monday- opened to the public 1-4. ,8:30 a.m. Continental willing to do and the com Wednesday-Friday after* Pick up nomination forms* pants, race refreshments, pus Drive, Westland, seeks p.m. on the last Sunday of at the Friendship Center. breakfast will be served at munities they Want to water and snacks. All pro volunteers to spend time noons and Tuesday-Thurs each month fr6m April the center before leaving. serve. Call (734) 422-1052. day mornings for 3-to 6- ceeds benefit Race for the with residents to provide'. through September. People HEARING CHECKS Lunch will be included the DYER CENTER Cure and-go locally to the an activity or a one-on-one yeat-olds, Little^ambs is a are welcome to come and Every third Tuesday of first day at the Fire Fly The Wayne-Westland Barbara Karmanos Cancer visit. Call Peggy in the Restaurant. Breakfast will' School District's Dyer Institute. activities department, be included the second day. Senior Adult Center has (734)326-6537. Depart casino at 4 p.m. Fri activities Monday through day, June 18, and return to Thursday at the center, on AT THE The Oenrver Wieipepin welcome Calendar item*. Items should be from nonprofit community center at about 6:30 or 7 Marquette between Wayne SCHOOLS group* or individual* announcing a community program or event. Please type or print the infor p.m. Call (734) 722^7632. and Newburgh roads: Mon LIBRARY CNRJNWN'S mation below and mail your item to The Calendar, Westland Observer, 36261 Schoolcraft, Final payment musfbe days, Senior Chorus at 1:30 made by May 16. Suburban Children's Co-op Livonia, MI. 481$0,or by ft* re 714491-7279. Deadline for Calendar item* is nmftiday p.m.; Tuesdays, arts.'crafts MrtMngnS RACMWAY TMP The Friend* of the William Nursery has openings in its for the following Thursday's paper. Cdl 9534104 ifyou have a*y question*. and needlework at 9:30 P. Faust PuWic library nnwwvn nPlviiffpll iffsev a.m.; Wednesdays, Kitchen 2-year toddler-parent class. A trip to Windsor Raceway meet at 7 p.m. the second oa Friday mornings; 8-year Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 Tuesday of each month at' is set for Wednesday, Aug. p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, class Monday and Wednes 4. Cost is $25. Leave the library, 6123 Central day mornings; and the 4* arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a City Partway. Call (734) Friendship Center at 6 Hawaiian dance exercise year class on Monday, p.m., dinner is served at 3384128. Meetings last Wednesday and Friday class will be 1 p.m. every •boot one hour and are 6:30 pm, post time is 7:30 Wednesday in the Senior aftemoont. Classes run • p.m. with races over at open to the public. The from September to May. ' Resources Department Friend* eke**)* a book about.10:46 p.m. Return to (Friendship Center), 1119 Parents are required to center about midnight. Call Ml* duttof refular library help out tt the eehool. All Newburgh, Hall A. Instruc howiattbeHbrary. (734)722-7632. tor is Kammo Oris. Sign up classes are in the Newburf PftJNBRAND SNOW United Methodist Church at the front desk or call .^ A trip to dinner nnd to (734)722^7632. -*- \ i ' .. I >N The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 &r? ^ IT ' WEDDINGS AND ENQAQEMENT8 Pearson-Hoffman Fraruen-Martln Rlce-Frieders Diane Lyne Pearson of Com* Carol Lobeck of Warren and merce, formerly of Livonia, and Timothy and Kathleen Bice of Aathony Allan Hoffman of Livo David Franzen of Farmington Canton announce the engage* nia are planning an August wed*; Hills announce the engagement merit of their daughter, Dawn dtyg at Fox Hills Country Club of their daughter, Michelle Marie, to Christopher John injMem Township, Suzanne, to Kevin Joseph Mar Frieders, the son of John and- ' 'The bride-to-be is the daughter tin, the son of Claude and Judy Jane Friedera of Weetlend. of the late Mr. and Mrs. John G. Martin pf Westland. The bride-to-be is a 1993 grad Pearson. The groom'is the son of The bride-to-be is a 1996 grad uate of Livphia Churchill High jfrtJbd Mrs. Anthony Hoffman uate of Wayne State University School arid a 1997 graduate of oflWmultts. ^ith a bachelor of arts degree in the University of Michigan in journalism and plans to gradu Ann Arbor with a bachelor of ate from Oakland University in* business administration degree. December with a master of arts . She is employed as a public degree in English. She is accountant at Pricewaterhouae- employed as editor of C-E pub Coopers. Fox-Latham . lishing in Warren. Her fiance is a 1991 graduate Richard and Elsie Fox of' Her fiance attended the Center of John Glenn High School. He Greenwich, Ohio, announce the for Creative Studies. He js also attended Schoolcraft Col employed as a graphic artist at lege. He is employed as a techni engagement of their daughter, the Macomb Daily newspaper in Jenny Lynn of Canton, to cian at AirTouch Cellular. planned at St. John Neumann' Mount Clemens. planned at St. Mark Catholic A September wedding is Catholic Church in Canton. ' Matthew James Latham, the son A November wedding is of William and Mary Latham of Church in Warren. Novi. Cibor-Cameron The bride-to-be is a graduate Koetje-Lehoczky Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Cibor of South Central High School Richard and Ruth Koetje of of Livonia announce the engage and Eastern Michigan Universi Mattawan, Mich., announce the ment of their daughter, Rochelle ty. She is employed" at Gudel engagement of their daughter, Angel, to John Jeffrey Cameron, Uneartec Inc. Kristen R., to, Trevor K. son of Jack Cameron of Farming- Her fiance is a graduate of Lehoczky, the son of Kenneth ton and Maureen Cameron of Novi High School and the Uni and Norma Jean Lehoczky of Plymouth. versity of Miehigan. He is Livonia. The bride-to-be id a graduate employed at Diamond Tool Man The bride-to-be is a graduate of Livonia Stevenson High ufacturing. of the Bronson Methodist Hospi School and Kalamazoo College. A May wedding is planned at She expects to graduate in April the Dearborn Christian tal School of Nursing. She is Reformed Church. employed at Promed Pediatrics with a master of science degree in Portage as a registered nurse. in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University. BinghanvChapman Her fiance is attending West Her fiance is a graduate of Cameron Sales; ern Michigan University. at Grace Christian Reformed University of Detroit Jesuit High A spring wedding is planned at Kevin Alan Bingham and April An August wedding is planned Church in Kalamazoo. Leigh Chapman were married at School and the University of Si. Mary's of Redford Catholic Weller's in Saline. The Rev. Michigan. He is employed by Church in Detroit. Gary Mayer, uncle of the Jiride, McDonough- officiated. The bride is the daughter of Marschall Clyde and Dee Chapman of Vas- Joanne McDdnough of Clinton sar, Mich. The groom is the son Township announces the engage Get the scores in Sports of Michael and Marilyn Bingham ment of her daughter, Shannon of Garden City. Marie, to Matthew Stephen The bride is a graduate of Vas- Marschall, the son of Mr. and sar High School and Michigan Mrs. Larry Marschall of Livonia. THE Technological University. She is The bride-to-be is a graduate employed by Pulse/FX as a Web of Eastern Michigan University page designer. with a bachelor's degree in The groom is a graduate of speech pathology; She is Garden City High School and employed as a summer day care serve as best man with Tony teacher for the Utica Community Michigan Technological Univer V sity. He is employed in computer Gartrell as groomsman. The ush Schools. support by Kimberly Clark in ers were Maria Bingham, Cathy Her fiance is a graduate of Wisconsin. < Sturgeon and Ariiy Thayer. Livonia Stevenson High School Job Fair 'Is ;fhe bride asked Christi Chap The couple received guests at a and Wayne State University man to serve as maid of honor reception in Weller's Carriage with a bachelor of science degree ••••••••••K•'•;.' Witt Lori Bingham as brides House. Following a wedding trip in mechanical engineering. He is Livonia. May 20,1999 maid. to Chicago, they are making employed as a design engineer at A June wedding is planned at The groom asked Tim Hass to their home in Menasha, Wis. Assembly Technology & Test in St. Sylvester Catholic Church. 11:00 a.m.-7:00 Hilton Garden Inn (Kvi^sn Cc r.er of £jr-r V- / *a 'y S-e-i*^ Ros J; 14600 Sheldon Road ^--^ Home Appliances Pfymouth, Ml 48170 • . Bfeitgirt to yon try tht PtyMMtk CetMMwtty nw IM^^^WI Mr) JH Ptewrf m i Estfrtric HHMIMB, ami tfc* Plywevtk HIKM tortfta hM. -1-.....,-1—I?—• >•!!•!••• ,1 • _ 1 ^-^^- PtaMe/ofo us at Pf)>mMitft% firvt Job Fair. H*$ Fr—! There will be a variety of employers •at the Fair looking for full and part time employees. fc---m • Engineers • Manufacturing nwwPn* • Teachers • Retail • Drivers Regular retail prices tooting toM • General Labor •Administrative, .., Excludes special purchases W^t^^^^rW plus many more . ^j? Please call the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce for details. 734/453-1540 New shipments arriving eVery Hn\ifi \ A fris+t nA A /AT/*4! irr\/v VVDuniyvAiuirjvi Come in and see pur great selection of home appliances, all at terrific low prices. You're - sure to find just what you've been looking for, from washers and 1-2-3 Success plan is easy! You .can even enjoy pizza & ice cream! dryers tojefrigerators and more! SEARS lOUTIIT STORK! j One of-aKJnd, out-of-carton, di«ontiiuifd. us*d, scratched and denfed nierchandise. Iterps pictured are |ust a few «tamp SEARS WAREHOUSE OUTLET •4HtHimnitiin 12001 SEARS AVE. Cl(i«» Open 7 Days UVONIA Mon. & Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 1 M1E Wf 8T Of MJOOLEBEIT * Tues., Wed, Thure. & Sat. 9:30 a.m,-6;00 p.m. OfTPiyMOUTHftO, Sunday 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. PHONE: 422-5700 .mmwTn'f 353^ Now mora wwytlo buy at Sears r^BiaBJBJ1 PREVIOUSLY SELECTED MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED ••*•*•*!**>* m.mmmmmmWMtmiMi wmmmmmmm mmmmmm >: The Observer o\ See«nt*Hd/TmJBSDAY, APRIL 16,1999 Your Invitation to III! • «U 1 1 1 :^# »> JJJ4U T ^V'^^'X/'' l/ fifi'jSi^l ?j! Mail Copy To: OBSEBVER& ECCENTRIC NEWSPAPERS 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 FOR CHURCH PAGE CHANGES, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE ULFIG (734) 953-'2160,THE FRIDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING IN THIS DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL RICrl VICULIN (734) 953-2W i BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH TBJIIITY 29475 W. Six Mile, Uvonia Rev. Luther A. Werih, Sr. Pastor 525-3664 or 261-9276 Rev, Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor SBmRD •BH^^^H^Ar^^^^H — Two locations to serve you — • * * 1¾ I Sunday School 10:00 A.M. • • • tmvtalhtdttrmCtmi Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. UVONIA A CANTON "IBWlMnlty't [ Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. 14175 Farmington Fd. LI. 46001 Warren Road Year of Prayer 40000 Six Mile Read (N. of 1-96) . Mm^aW (West of Canton Center) Countdown •just wesl of 1-275' a= tw Wed. Family Hour 7:15 P.M. —• - y* tafrr--- Sunday Worship 8:30 am & W^ Sunday Worship 9:30 aw to "2000" 11:00 am • Sunday School 10:45 am INDEPENDENT BAPTIST l NorthvilJe, Ml BIBLE FELLOWSHIP " " April 25th ( Sunday School 9:45 am P (734)4,14-7422 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 248-374-7400 (734) 522-6830 Visit out Web Site at httpJ/wwr/.ccaaedu/-lcmcos 5 Mites W. of Sheldon Rd. YOUTH AWANA CLUBS 11:00 am Guest Speaker ——————^_—— ;»•.' From M-14 take Gottfredson Rd. South Dr.Jarmi H. aieiMra, Pastor 6:00 p.m. Guest Speaker 734-459-9550 Wonbip Services, ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Risen Christ Lutheran Dr. Wm. C. Moore • Pastor Sunday School 'A Church That's Concerned About People' 20805 MiddteWt !«irr«crfgM,leiM,ddW*to 46250 Ann Arbor Road farmlngtoo Hills, Mich. 8:30,10«, 11:30 A.M. (1 Mile Wwiol Sheldon) 8:00 Prayer & Praise Service WORSHIP SERVICES Plymouth • 453-5252 9:30 Contemporary Service 5403 S.Wayne Rd.»Wayne, MI Saturday Evening 6 p.m. Worship Service 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Lifeline Contemporary Service 8:50-9:45 A.M. NEW HOPE Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. Family Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 11:00 Traditional Service 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, MI Bible Class & Sunday School 10:30 Evening Servico BAPTIST |ld»m Mkhijan Ave. 8> Yin Born Rd.) Pastor David Martin Pastor John W. Meyer * 474-067S Hugh McMartin, Lay Minister SUNDAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) SMPM. in the Chapel (734)-728-2180 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVED CHURCH 8:00-9:30 am. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worsnlp 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. St. Michael Lutheran Church A School ^Nurmm>ry fVoWcfecf Sunday School for All Ages Wednesday Praise Service 6:0O p.m. 3003 HuuunRd, Wayne (corner eTGIetivcaJ 4: Hamuni Wednesday Children, Youth & Adult Bible Study 7:00 -8:oo p.m. HOSANNA-TABOR (734)728-1950 LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday Morning Worship Services Traditional Services 8 & 11 am ^ Victory Baptist Church 9600 Leverne » So. Redford • 313-937-2424 Grand River Baptist Church Rev. Lawrence Witlo Contemporary Service 9:30 am U500SU Mile'Livonia, MI A rww crurcn preachinfl the oW-fashtooed Sunday School (Children * Adull) fcSQ * 11 am gospel! Now meeting in tne formerWar d WORSHIP WITH US Wednesday Night Service 7 pm yBetween Fanninglon lioad and Umn Chapel at 6 Mile 4 farmington fids, in Livonia Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 & 11:00 Rev Dr Robert J, Schulu „ Rev. .Merit Welhooaen t 754-261-^950 # . SUNDAY BIBLE CUSSES FOR ALL AGES Sunday School 4 Adult Bib* data 9:30 a.m. WOflSHB311:004 5.-00 PM Thursday Evening Wonhip 7:00 p.m. Sunday School all Ages 9:30am ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN Sunday Worship Service 10:45am WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY * PRAYER 7PM Christian School: Kindergarten-8th Grade 313-937-2233 Church & School 5885Venoy Paslor Brian Brewer (248) 473-4483 Pastor Herb Wilson 1 BJk. N. of Ford Rd., Westiand 425-0260 Divine Worship 8 & 11:00 A.M. PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN ST. TIMOTHY CHURCH Bible Class & SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:30 A.M. CHURCH & SCHOOL 16700 Newburgh Road Monday Evening Service-7:00 P.M. A M1SH*rHmn>U«a>i Ljvonia * 464-8844 Gary 0. Haadaponl, Administrative Pastor SwVftpy VtotfLlp SWIOM Kurt E. Larnbart, Assistant Paslor I I Sunday Scrrooljor All Ages: 9:30 a.m. I»md1140ufi . J«« Burkee. PrincJpal/O.C.E. Family Worship 11:00 a.m. *#*fUf*xikmMC*mtMiJA. School Ofvdvt * Pw-Sdwd • I "The One Not Chosen" Churcl) 4 School oflftct: flev. Janet NdM-R&ianhcn GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4224B90 r^Aww.unidW.corr^sttirrtfhy; •{ CHRISTADELPHIANS IffSSOUnSYNOO H T" Sunday Memorial Service 10:00 A.M. 25630 OflANO FIVER at BSCH DALY 532-896 REDFOftOTWP. ' Sunday School 11:30 A.M, Illr I alii 1 "-• — -»-- _ FIRST PREJBTTERIM CHURCH flibto Clam.. Wednesdays 7:30 P.M. wofWMp servK8 ^t \ St.,p&UtS€VcV1Q€llCAl Main * Church • (734) 453-6464 9:15« 11.00 AJM. Sunday School LuLlitwaii Cliuw.li Worship Service_E1UULM7Js 9:00 a.mL. 1 11:00 aJK' 36516 Parkdale, Livonia 9:15 & 11:00AM. 17810 Farmingkx> Road • Lrwnia • (734) 261-1360 Church School 4 Nursery 9:00 a.m. * 11 flQ 425-7610 Nursery PttMded Mty BOTJ Octoesr • Monday Night SwvSca • 7« pjlt Dr. James Stu'mins Tamara J. Se; BtYVWor F. rk*w«\ Patty Sondsy School * Bftat Orntm For Al A«si M5 am Senior Minister Associate M Rtv71moe>y Hafioex Aa*oc.ft l IJ (734) 422-0494 ' NotM Bad Words l, ..';", i"""... •• . ",!.'••' '-fflf-. iii'j""ini;'_'L;" ; ». I-.-, • i i • Ml»tii^ Worship S«rvlce> A • Have Four Letters > LX Sunday Behoof,"1 Loneliness, sorrow, New Life 10:30 a.m. '• <. Hurwy Cam PKHOHX. .. trial, difficulty, trouble, ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHWCH Lutheran Church f>0 We Welcome You fao vV 18360 Hubbard Road Sunday Worship & Full Program Churcfj^ fearfulness, sin, doubt, Uvonia, Michigan 4*164 NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Kt\. RkhAAj Pclcr*. P*«fir Children's Sunday School 10:00 a.m. ferv. Ruth Bt!ling|(ifi. AivKratr ¥i*it* temptation, anxiety, 421-8451 (with nursery) 9435 Henry Ruff at West Chicago \1\nwr Wtbvlr it http.\'m«-w.lcnrcnct.ctMn-^mfdAj< Uvonia 48150 »421-5406 W Sunday Fellowship - 11:00 a.m. Rev. DonakJ Lintelman, Pastor . death, illness, hatred, Moo-Fri.9:30AM Holy Eucharist Our Lady of Providence Chapel 9:15 Adult Class guilt, brokenness, Wednesday 6:00 P.M. ,. .. .Dinner & Classes 16115 Beck Rd, (between 5 & 6 Mile Rds.) 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Saturday 5:00 P.M...... Holy Eucharist Pastor Ken RobensfELCA) w and Youth Classes concern, hopelessness. • Sunday 7:45 & 10 A.M. .... ,Hory Eucharist 734/459-8181 a 10:00 AM. Christian Education for aB ages JlJ Nursery Cart Available Get some good words *~*s -WELCOME- 3 Sunday Morning - Nursery Care Available ^.¾¾ ... "^^Mm^y^^msm^-^-^^, this Sunday. Hi ROT. Baaar. Claaa, Bactar tMOaSUa^kWamSam Trf-City Christian Center , Michigan Ave. ft Hannbn Rd, 326-0330 ST. MATTHEW'S OajeitcevHte umi>d M+tivuH* 20)00 Mlddltb«]t Rd. • Uvontj Sunday 9 am, 11 ^m, 6 pm UNITED METHODIST 47>-M44 ' [ 4 30900.Six Mil* Rd. •II*»III a Or*** tax Ns.) , 9:30 a.m. • Contamporary, FarrrW F9rtfti^$H{ an 41336 We Have" 11:00 a,m, -TnklWonal, Futl Choir« Ren. MtlomULee Corey, preaching ^¾¾^^ •.. ******" Sooday School ' afeta^at aV aVAeB^eafeeB^Aafffi aaMi* »1Jwi 1•.SV^WNIVT . Cofrtfitiportry WonWp Sorvtea 9:30-Aduh»; 11:6 More than 70.00P teenagers son, the contemporary Christian millennium," said Ron Luce, to them by popular culture." to the world. from throughout the United rock sounds of the Newsboys, president and CEO of Teen A leadership summit for youth I^uce oversees Teen Mania's States, Canada, England arid Fred Hammond, Out of Eden, Mania. "While Madison Avenue pastors will be held simultane mission training through the Jamaica will gather at the Si]- Third Day and Rebecca St. and Hollywood flee these ously at the Palace of Auburn Global Expeditions program and yerdome in fontiac Friday-Sat James and dramatic skits with teenagers as a profitable target HilU. Teen Mania Academy and has urday, April 23-24, for "Acquire state-of-the-art multimedia and market, we concentrate our time Over the last 10 years, Teen taken the gospel to more than 50 the Fire's Day One." pyrotechnics. and attention to help them profit Mania has hosted more than countries. He also hosts the . Sponsored by Teen Mania The event Will culminate when - and ultimately the nation -> by 500,000 teenagers in "Acquire weekly "Acquire the Fire,"' Ministries of Garden Valley, participants sign a "Teenage Bill building a personal foundation the Fire":event8 around the shown on the Trinity Broadcast ;T$S&B, the gathering will put a of Rights," asserting their values in Jesus Christ. country. ing Network and New Inspira n^w^ teen image before the - sexual purity, personal They want to lead their gen The two-day youth conventions tional Network and other North •nation - young people who are accountability, families with eration, not follow it, and send employ biblical teaching, con- American outlets. not ashamed of their belief in both parents present; purpose, an encouraging message' to s temporary praise and worship "It's time to stop pretending - Prime for Life after first 6 months No closing costs - No application fee No title cost - No points - No appraisal cost No annual fee for the first year Hungry for a way to reduce the crunch of high-cost credit':' Simply transfer at least $10,000, or draw that amount at time of #0 OATS MM AS CASH wrm JNAPKMOfr" funding activation, and you'll get a crackling good introductory per t\f)trs WJ>I quoAAed cr«i * rate and then Prime Rate for Life (currently at 7.75% APR^ UMTfffP TIMff i miASU ONIYA1 YOUK «V0epflV0 MtM».lM«'lnyouM«^halni)«t^Kh«««) t 422-2210 451-5656 rwntl,m*i HiW 01 d»cr|«l Mhrnmi'm* f-trf 16S IA>-iWyf»yTT>»nho The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 +ttm NEW VOICES Ataber Rose Carrahza of joins two sisters, Colette, 22, and ton announce the birth of announce the birth of Sullivan Birthing Center of Garden City Brendan Michael Jan. 2 at Westland announce the birth of Brittany, 10. Grandparents are Annabelle Safla Dec. 19 at the Conall June 9 at St. Joseph IJospital. Shannon joins a broth Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Cheyenne Jade Dec. 7 at the Ken and Pauline Kunkel of Birthing Center of Garden City Hospital, Ypeilanti. Grandpar er, Dakota Joseph, 6 1/2. Grand Grandparents arei John aid Birthing Center of Garden City NorthviHe, Donald'and Dorothy Hospital. She joins *two siblings, ents are Sue Pryor of Jackson parents are Djan and Barb Irene Rothermel of Canton, aid Hospital;; Grandparents' are Mvisser of Royal Oak and Frank Stevie, 13, and Shelly, 12. Gary and Kay Prevo of Livonia. Osowski of Farmington Hills and Joe and Marilyn Schferer of Tay rbano and Terry Carranza of and Shirley Bartosh of Belleville. Grandparents are Margaret and Great-grandparents are Mildred Paula Speerof Piggptt, Ark.. lor. ." 1 J .•.'•.-«' Stuart Bale and Josephine Rugg, Limmer-Jackson, Katy and Jerry ) Keith and Renee Postler of ¾eatland.v '• Great'grahdparents are Reno Michael and Deborah Gase Monty and JiU MulUns Jr. of all of the United Kingdom. Stanley and Helen Bradley, all Redford announce the birth of and Josephine Capra of Vyest- of Dearborn Heights announce /estland announce the birth of land and Angelina Musser of Alan and Janice Erickson of of Livonia. -' Kelsey Marie Dec. 8 at Oak- Taylor M*diaon Dec. 19 at the Livonia announce the birth of Michael and Renee Bone of wood Hospital in Dearborn.-She the birth of Zachsry Louis Die. Jackson Center, Pa. 30 at the Birthing Center of Gar iirthing Center of Garden.City i Michael and Linda Robb of Alicia Kelaey Dec. 8 at the Uni Canton announce the birth of jojns three siblings, Ashley, 8, loepital. S^he joins, three sister/ versity of Michigan Hospitals in Jessica Ann Dec. 24 at the Brandon, 5, and Alex, 3. Grandr den City Hospital. He joins*'a Redford announce the birth of brother, Jacob, 3. GrandpartSts Linxie, 6, Alysa, 3, and Mary, 6. IDale Matthew Dec. 8 at Ann Arbor. Grandparents are Birthing Center of Garden City parents are Dan and Paula Ken and Barbara Ke.laey of Peterson of Livonia, Marion Grandparents are Monty and William Beaumont Hospital in Hospital. She joins a brother, are Ron and Bonnie Pietrykiibf Ava Mullins, Jack 'Ball and Farmington Hills and Jerry and Kyle Anthony, 2 1/2. Grandpar Postler of Redford, and the late Garden City and Ed and Valerie Royal Oak. He joins a sister, Carol Erickson of St. Clair. ents are Dave and Donna Bone Harry Postler. Great-grandpar ttorbthy Oliver, all of Taylor,- Rose, 3. Grandparents are Eve Sinnamon of Livonia. 'Raymond B. and Lynn S. Great-grandmother is Betty Lis- of Canton and Pam and Ron ents are Harlley and Marie James Brooksi and Lisa Dimol of )Vestland.announce lyn Robb of Livonia and Arnold terman of Farmington Hills. Ryan^p/Plymouth. Tryggoflnkster. ^ |and Barbara Johnson of Walled Frederick of Redford Township ljih> birth of Raymond Chase Jeff and Jessica McGrath of % Charles Alex and Debra Keyin Lucas'and Rebecca JLake^.Great-gjaiidmother ii)s Ann Bezzina of Livonia announce the birth of James Jan. 20 at St. Joseph Mercy Hos Weatland announce the birth of Baleja of Canton announce the Henry Brooks Jr. Jan. 15 at pital-Oakland in Pontiac. He (Rose Calcagno ofiGarden City. Kaitlin Marie Dec. 23 at the announce the birth of Ethan birth of Kayley Jordan Lucas - Sinai Hospital in Detroit. Grand David and Kale Bale of Can Birthing Center of Garden City Marion Nov. .1.6 at St. Joseph Dec. 29 at the Birthing Center of Hospital. She joins a brother, Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. Garden City Hospital. She joins parents are Mike and Patricia Tyler, 2. Grandparents are Grandparents are Earl and Lau a brother, Mitchell, 5, and Kyle, Frederick of Redford, Melody Frank Rincon of Westland, Den rel Nelson of Grosse He and 3i Grandparents are Jim and Burton of Redford, and Gary nis McGrath of Westland, and Carmelo and Josephine JBezaiina Debbie Lucas of Ypsilanti, Linda Brooks of Lincoln Park. Great- Sharon Holcomb of Gainsville, of Farmington Hills. • Gildea of Westland and Walter grandmothers are Betty O'Neil Ga. Jeremy and Jesica Luttrell Baleja of Belleville. of Detroit, Doreen West of Gar to Leadership America David Johnson and Amy of Redford announce the birth of James and Renee Scheref of den City, and Audrey Frederick Prevo-Johnson of Plymouth Shannon Keith Dec. 28 at the Canton announce the birth of ofRedford. .The executive director/chief executive officer of the Michigan; Metro Girl Scout Council has; been selected to participate in? ilie 1999 American Issue Forum; of Leadership America; Hit rry... Fin(tI Da rs The selection process for Leadf ership America is highly compet itive and the inclusion of Penny Bailer in the 1999 foriim reflecte her status as an established leader in Detroit's community LA-Z-BOY MOVING SALE and professional arenas. f ^Leadership America brings together 100 Women nationwide "in a yearlong series of int§nfce professional development ses sions held in three cities across the country. It urates women of high achievement and diverse CAUTION: geographic, ethnic, cultural and professional backgrounds as Penny Baiter they explore national and global issues. Detroit Inc. and appointee of Bailer has been the CEO of the Mayor Dennis Archer to his Michigan Metro Girl Scout seven-member Mayor's Educa MOVING FURNITURE. Council for 16 years. She has tion Task Force and a steering received the 1997 United Way committee member for Detroit's Executive of the Year award and Promise: The Alliance for Chil is on Crain's Detroit Business's dren. FALLING PRICES. 1997 list of Detroit's Most Influ The Michigan Metro Girl ential Women. 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Wayne State junior Laura Pilon Westland John Glenn recorded its (Livonia Stevenson) took second place first win Monday, drilling Livonia with a personal best'time of 18:14.78 Stevenson, 12-2, behind the five-hit in the 5,000 meters this week at The pitching of Stephanie Fedulchak- She Akron Quadrangular. survived six walks and struck out one. At the Bowling Green-Toledo Trian gular, Pilon lowered her personal best in the 3,000 meters by 10 seconds, SOFTBALL clocking 10:21.45. "Pilon has been working hard^and The Rockets tatooed the Spartans' is" realty becoming "a~greaT Division I LeAnne Schraufnagel for 12 hits in runner," said Tartars' coach Guy raising their record to 1-2 for the sea Murray. son. Stevenson is now 2-3. Nikki Reisinger ttad three hits and drove in four runs far host John Glenn. Mansfield Relays Amanda Ross, Stephanie Crews and Livonia Churchill's Ryan Kearney Samantha Crews each had two hits took second place in the 300-meter and drove in a run. Sajnantha and hurdles at the Mansfield Relays April Stephanie each scored twice as well. 16-17. Kearney was timed in 39.6 sec John Glenn scored 10 runs in the onds. fourth when it sent! 15 batters to the The Chargers' Guy Dikow was plate. fourth in the discus with a throw of • LADYWOOD 2-10, DIVINE 147 feet, 6 inches. CHILD 8-3: Shelly Moros hurled a three-hitter in the nightcap to give Livonia Ladywood a split after Dear Travel baseball born Divine Child had handed the host The Westland Federation Baseball Blazers.their first defeat of the season Club has openings for its age 15-16 in the opener. Little Caesar's.travel team. Moros Walked two and struck out five For more information, the correct to gain the second-game win. It made numbers to call are (734) 326-5626 Livonia Ladywood 3-1. 8TATF PSOTO BY TOM OUTLET and (734) 326-4074. A previously pub Sara thiesmeyer smacked a solo Safe at hom©? Westland John Glenn's Stephanie Fedulchak is safe at home as Livonia Stevenson lished number was incorrect. home run while Melanie Grewe had a catcher Stephanie Harris and the ball have parted company. But from the looks of Harris foot, — Fedulchak's fingers'aren't very safe at all Monday in the Rockets' 12 2 victory over the Spartans. LW kids baseball Please see SOFTBALL, C? Youngsters ages 4-9 may still sign up for T-ball and Coach Pitch in the Wayne-Ford Civic League in West- land. Brzezinski will remain an Eagle as pro The league is under new manage- - m.nt ty,n pn n n ^hirh b°rrins May n ? l) It's the latest stop on a long road Brzezinski has 10. For more information, call John STAFF WRITER Hall at (734) 721-8922. * NFL DRAFT UPDATE taken. Doug Brzezinski didn't go to Redford Catholic Cen r*thr\Kr.r.i>ntrft] was his high school of choice,-He tral just to play football. But that was part of it. drew the attention of college recruiters playing foot tunate enough to have the skills to qualify. ball for the Shamrocks' high-profile team. Patriot Relays He didn't' attend Boston College strictly for football, The 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman played tackle and either. But that was part of it. In one of those twists of fate that life is full of, the The First Annual Patriot Relays guard for. the college Eagles and was drafted as a assistant coach who tried to recruit Brzezinski for will be h^lilcv^^0^p6 a,m. Satr The only academic course the Philadelphia Eagles guard by the professional Eagles. offfer, however, is Football .50.1. So Doug Brzejunski Michigan State, Pat Shurmur, is now an assistant . urday, April 24, ai Livonia Franklin The Livonia resident doesn't know precisely, what coach with Philadelphia; " : ~ v':- High* School. > , 'will do his graduate work in training camp and on he's in for, but he's been trying to pick up tips for the Sundays next fall. , '- But Brzezinski chose Boston College' instead of Participating teams will be last year or oo, ever since he began to have an inkling Michigan State. Franklin, Livonia Clarenceville, /I was happy to get picked," Brzezinski said after that football might be his post-graduate occupation. Philadelphia made him its third-round selection last "It was a good school and I could get a good educa Wayne Memorial and Bedford Union. "I've heard that this will be a long year," Brzezinski tion there," said Brzezinski, who didn't know any Long jump and pole vault relays Saturday in the opening day of the National Football said. "Itdvill be pretty tough. There's a lot thrown at League draft. ^ body there at the time. "I just knew that Boston Col open the prograhij with the throwing you, as far as schemes and that. And looking for a lege was a good school and I liked the coaches, the and long jump relays starting at 10 Once an Eagle, always an Eagle, you might say. place to live and like that." "I'm leaving today for mini-camp, and I'll probably players." a.m. Running events begin at 10:45. The first order of business, mini-camp aside, will be Brzezinski majored in Sociology, graduating in Admission is $3. T-shirts and con come back home after the weekend," he said. getting signed. His agent, Neil Schwartz, who han It will be Brzezinski's indoctrination into Advanced 1998. But even though he was done with classes, versions :^11 tds«-be-avHaiIable^t^e_ dles Denver Broncos' running back Terrell Davis i _ meet. Footballr the-graduftte_course for college players for- among others, will handle that. Please see FOOTBALL, C2 Maize 'N' Green golf The Michigan State Spartans and the University of Michigan Wolver ines will team up to raise money for the Special Olympics Oakland County bright future on Monday, May 24, in the Eighth Annual Maize *N' Green Tournament at pakland Hills Country Club. The charity golf event provides in girls track alumni, players and coaches the opportunity to team up in an event Two good things about coaching kids: which raised $43,000 last year. they bounce back from aHvprsity AnH The day begins, at 9:45 a.m. with 1 they nearly always improve through regiulration and a continental breaJjr the course of a season. fast, followed by a shotgun start at il Visiting Farmington Hills Mercy a.m. The awards presentation.and defeated Livonia Ladywood for the first reception will be 4-6 p.m. time in. five years Tuesday, 76-52, but Sponsorhsips are $500 per person, a Coach Rod Sorenson of the Blazers saw portion of which i'sltax deductible. lots of good things ahead. Reservations can be made by calling "We're in a rebuilding year so we're (248)674-4924. a young team," Sorenson said. "We had some people step up there (in the short distance races). Soccer players sought "I was a lot of good marks but they The United Soccer Academy is look didn't score. That was very encourag ing for,players to participate in a ing coming from our younger, less developmental program in Europe experienced athletes. It's pretty clear July 13-Aug. 2. we're going to get a lot better this ski- The program will consist of a five* son." ddy training camp in Denmark" One place where Ladywood stood out lowed by participation in both the was in the relays, where the Blazers Gothia Cup in Sweden and the Dana took three of the four. Cup in Denmark. "I was pleased with our 4 x 200 Teams will be formed in boys and time," Sorenson said, "but I was disap girls age groups from U-ll to U-19. pointed. We certainly had the ability to For more information call United have won that one. Soccer Academy at 1-800-656-5499 or "Our exchanges need a little bit of www.unitedsocceracademy.org. work. That certainly would have been a nice package to have won (all) four of those." Chamber Golf Classic Stacey Schroeder, Emily Donnellon, The 1999 Chamber Golf Classic will Erin Hayden and Jennifer Koterba be played Wednesday, June 30, at the combined to win the 3200 relay with a Links of Novi with a shotgun start at time of 10:53.2. 10am. •'•••'"': :]-\; •; Ladywopd took the 1600 relay in The event is sponsored by the 4:32.4, the runners being Suzanne Farmlngton/Parmington Hills Cham Peplinski, Donnellon, Carey and Page ber of Commerce. The early-bird rate * Ahrens. is $125.The fee is $140 after May 16. Brianna Watson started the Blazers Reservations can be made with Visa out to victory in the 400 relay. She was or Mastercard or "by mailing a check followed by Katie McGraw, Kelly Pred- to F/FH Chamber of Commerce, nesky and Kelly Carey. Their winning 3000 Thomas Street, Suite 101, time was 54.2 seconds. arinington, MI 48336. Injury and illness forced Sorenson to For more information, call the do some-personnel shuffling "an hour J. Chamber office at (^48) 474-3440.: - STATT Pmta BY WYAN Mrrcmi. before the-meet," he said. "So we ended Up and Wit: Alexi Noel captures the high jump for Livonia Ladywood's girls track team Tuesday, although the Slaters lost to Farniington Hills Mercy for the first time in five seasons. Please see Ami* t*A 1 '5#;; ;,' ,. •'•;;.:;.;,;.•.„"'>%/:/.••'••'..'•'*••,'•;.;;V'v-..:v" • Qnum r The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 '.'.V**'- double and two RBI, one of- Melanie Grewe had two. hits and one the threat. which she collected on a success-, RBI; ". The Chargers are now 2-3 overall. 0-2 ful suicide squeeze bunt. "Considering Pioneer had; already intbeWLAA. . Margaret Day had a double and an .played four games, I'm pretty happy*: • XHURCHHi. i2<2y COWfTRY DAY 0- RBI while Jen Dudas, Erin Pickens and Coach Bob Lulek said. "These were our 1: Adrienne Doyle and Meghan MTsiak Courtney Wilmering each singled. Kris- first games. were the winning pitchers Saturday in ten Barnes had a double. "We made a few errors but our pitch the Chargers' sweep of the Falcons. Pickens was the losing pitcher jn the ers threw strikes and we hit the ball Doyle scattered three hits and struck hard." Football from page CI first game. She walked two but both out eight'in the opener while Misiak • HARRISON 1, FRANKUN 0: Lindsay came in the fifth when the Falcons turned in five innings of one-hit ball in ^mmett'^acrifice fly with the bases Brzezinski had playing eligibility have gone back to play that last phia." scored five times. the second game. She walked six but loaded in the fifth Monday was all Ali remaining. So he stuck around year of college football. The atmosphere around the Pickens gave up four hits and struck struck out 10. out eight.. Ault needed to pitch Farmington Harri campus to take some graduate He could have been drafted by Eagles is sure to be one of hope. In the doubleheader. Christine Fones Grewe had a pair of singles, as did son to the victory- courses and complete Football Philadelphia last year and got Even though they will be going went 4 for-5. including three doubles, Becky Mitchell and Thtesmeyer. Two walks and a one-out infield' single 401. ten a terrible introduction to pro through what is likely to be a with four RBI. Doyle had a pair of hits, a He knew professional football football playing for a team with The Blazers scored both their runs in by Ault loaded the bases for Emmett. trying season of change because double and a triple. was an option, unless all those a horrible record. " * the first and left the bases loaded with Ault allowed only one hit — a single of the new coach, a new system Stahley also had a pair pf hits whHe people telling him so were lying, But after the season, the out scoring in each of the next two by Jeanette Sertrand with one out in the but he was also aware certain Eagles changed coaches. And and a lot of turnover among per innings. seventh — struck out six and didn't SaHie Kuratko had two hits good for an other things were necessary. that bad 1998 record led to the sonnel. •LADYWOOO 1*6, PIONEER 8-5: The walk a batter. . RBI. Things like getting another drafting of promising quarter Hell also will know one of-his Blazers knew when the season started Tara Muchow gave up only four hits, •AP IC CHRISTIAN 1214, LUTHERAN year!s experience both physically back Donovan McNabb qf_ Syra teammates, defensive end Mike they were deep In pitching and they^ walked four and struck out five. WESTLAND 3-3: Allen Park Inter-City and mentally. cuse. Mamula, who graduated from were right. "It could have gone either way," Christian pounded out 11 hits in each "My attitude was always, 'If it "I knew they have a new Boston College a couple-of sea Rebecca Pawlik scattered nine hits in Patriots' coach Linda Jimenez said. "It game Saturday to beat up on Lutheran happens, it happens," he said. coach, I know they have Dono sons ahead of Brzezinski. the first game Monday to help Livonia was a good ballgame. I was proud of the High School Westland. "This is just another step, I van McNabb and that's pretty "I'm just looking forward to Ladywood get its season started the way we played defense. Victim of the hitting attack in the "And we only struck out six times guess." much it,* Brzezinski said. "Oh, getting started," he said. Tv& right way. She .struck out two and first game was Katie Heiden. who walked three. against an outstanding pitcher." In a way, he's fortunate to and I knew they're in Philadel- been waiting around not know walked three and struck out three in Michelle Moros opened the second ' Franklin is now 2-1 overall and 0-1 in five innings. ing where I was going to be the game and worked the first four innings theWLAA. last couple of .months.. Now I'm Heather Rose led the Warrior hitling before giving way to Megan Karney. •NORTHVILLE 4, CHURCMfli. 0: Mau attack with a 3-for-3 game, driving in just looking forward to it. karney worked the last three innings reen Emaus outdueled Adrienne Doyle' two of her team's three runs. She had a on Monday to pitch Northville to its vic "I just want to play, do the and became the winning pitcher when double. Becky Mitchell tied the score with a tory. best I can." Sarah Marody •amLheirten each had fifth-inning home run and Ladywood rat- • £maus~attcwed;ju5t"fouThits wtilte_her~ A decade sounds about right to two hits. Lutheran Westland had nine lied for a run without a hit in the sixth. teammates were getting five off Doyle, VINYL SIDING Brzezinski. Then he can get on hits but couldn't string them together to Mickey Finn walked, stole two bases who allowed just one earned run. She with the rest of his life. ' take advantage of the four errors made #1 and scored the*game>winner on a didn't walk a batter and struck out six. flc wHnt WHITE Double by 1nter-City Christian. $ Double 4 or 5 4 Colors passed ball. ^ . Emaus walked two, struck out 11 and pef + 52.00 per Mitchell sto1e«three bases and Bev o-run triple in the bottom of '•' in the second game, it was Si after 38 sq- the first but Allen Park didn't put the 50 YEAR WARRANTY sq- Allen'had a pai>T)f hits. Pioneer outh'it the second. The Musni7ig5-*te©r-tacj ^r f 30175 Ford Rrl. TltU^JBiP HI ft TIN S k C 0 0 k. 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Delano Voletti cracked tils ninth. teaSs/that lad the Welverine- but finished poorly Cor Madonna University's baseball team. home run of the season and a dooWe; he Wne^iar Athlete Conference The Fighting Crusaders used a with two RBI and Rocho had two had three hits and three R8I In the gh the weekend by baat- hits and two RBI. Rich Rejd took game. Nei! Wildfong (Plymouth Canton) strong pitching performance by also had three hits, with three runs: ing.them in the second game Jeff Warholik and clutch hitting the loss for the Cougars. - j_a»Xr*? ^82?^^P> ?^ In, the second game, E.J. scored and an RBI. Todd Miller added. ^Hna^*^v*rw *^Pw^sjsi ^exiBflpa>i Tuesday a* Madonna. by Derrick Wolfe and Daryl two hits, two runs scored and an RBI. ..• j&ejsxjsrtsjp Roman was tagged for 13 runs Rocho to beat the host Cougars in the second game, Madonna's 18- v (six earned) on 11 hits (including r__ -w-^^" w T "IJ^fi ^T J\ JBI^W ^V^UM ggfclSft Leeepinger allowed one hit 5-3 in the opening game of their hit attack was led by Nick Dedefuk, who w*r «f ftv# #MM»> with and two runs (one earned) in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Con three doubles and two homers) had /our hits (including two doubles), hM.'IWl^ and a walk in 2¾ innings to fall MWttnfig tlim *f _ ._.. ¥tand one inning in the first game, in ference douk>le-hea.der; In the three runs scored and three RBI; Aaron tk**fc*W*« — iocludiai« nightcap, however," Spring Arbor to 2-3 for the season* The game Shrewsbury, who clubbed his 12th home itnmmwtototh* X4r0 m» tribwtad aBtafld^wred two relief of Janelle 8chmidt, who reaped its revenge, routing was halted after five innings by. run of the season and a triple, scored gave up |uat one run on three the mercy rule. three runs and drove in four more; Jeff Wto* «*^Mt fSWaU Uni- "** :"• ' * Madonna 13-1. v**itj Saturday. U#ehiag*r . In^ha tournament semifi hits and two walks, with one The split hift the Crusaders Madonna managed just five Warholik. with two hits and three RBI; t*rrajxJ«j-wI itt*t two walkt hits in the contesfijff Spring Voletti, with two hits (including a dou nals, the Crusadera edged St. strikeout. Madonna managed with a 16-16-1 overall record, 6-8 ble) and two RBI; Derrick Wolfe, With tadtftttudtootfe*. Xavier 1-0 in eight innings in the WHAC. Spring Arbor is 8- Arbor starter and winner Kyle just three hits in the defeat off two hits (including a double)- and an Kristy McOouaW (from Ited- with Teachings* again starring 18 overall, 5-7 in the conference. Gaffner. Rocho singled in the % Crusaders' only run in the first. .RBI; 8ob Hamp. with two hits, three fcrd Hrantoa} tedth * oflbase on the mound. This time she winner Tarrah Brown; Missy Warholik went the distance in runs scored and an RBI; and Wildfong, 1» Ac romp, collecting threw fired * three-hit shutout, Bako singled in the Crusaders' winning the opener to even his Madonna 14-20, Concordia 4-3: The with two hits and an RBI. hit* Md ihM ftu» battrt in. improving bar record fo 12*4; only run. record at 3-3. He allowed three Crusaders erupted for 34 runs in a Dedeluk was also the winning pitcher Conrtjjoy Sexier »Uo h*d she walked five and struck out unearned runs on six hits and WHAC double-header Sunday at Concor (he's 1-0). in rehef; he pitched the last thrw hiU and two RSI, Vidrf five while pitching eight In the second game, five walks, striking out three. dia College. five innings, giving up two runs on seven Malkowski got two feitaan d innings. Leschinger tossed a three-hit* Warholik also had a single and a Mike Butler was the winner in the hits and two walks, with seven strike^ outs. Steve Lezotte took the loss for two RBI, Jamie Cook (Weat- The game's only run was ter, surrendering two runs run batted in. five-inning mercy in the opener. He gave laad John Gieno) had three delivered by Krusel with a Wolfe went 3-for-3 at the plate up four runs on four hits and thr^e Concordia (4-22 overall. 2-12 in the hits and acerad three runs, double in the eighth, one* of her (none earned) and one walk,' WHAC). Tanya list* contributed two twokta. with five strikeouts. Her record hits and two RBI, and Kelly In the final;Madanns^outdu - is 13-5, ; 2ttrawski had a hit and two eted St. Francis 3-1 thanks to Jen Walker had three hits RBI. the combined pitching effort of Stevenson golfers stay unbeaten Saturday's second game was Janelle; Schmidt and and an RBI, Vicki Malkowski just the opposite of the first — Leschinger. Schmidt got the had three hits and Kelly Tuesday was a good day for Mara Mazzoni right behind at Chanette's 58 with the- Warriors' other except that Madonna atffi won, win, allowing one unearned Zurawski had two hits and two' golf, especially a good dray for 48. three scorers all within four shots. by a>4 ttajffa* Laachinger run on six hits and no walks in 8ecky Finiey shot 60. Lindsey. Born- RBI in the game. Kristy Livonia Stevenson golf.. Sophomore Katie Carlson shot got th« win in relief of Janelle four innings. LeschingeV^ Stevenson's girls golf team a 53 and junior Laura Haddock a hbffer.a &1 and Kim Shay a 62. Megan Schmidt; Lesehinger did not worked the tas| three innmga McDonald added a double,and defeated Farmington, 202:227, "O'Connor was second for Franklin with a 55. V . /-,.^/.- 59. Colleen Yorick had 66 and Colfeerf grve up a hit, Walked two and and was again unscored upon^ a single, with one RBI, and Tuesday to remain unbeaten this Karen Berger trailed Jemison struck out two in two iaooingi. earning her first save of the Frizzell shot a 69. ~ Courtney Senger had JL double season. The Spartans are 2-0 for Farmington with a 55. Carrie CHURCHILL ROMPS: Livonia Churchill Madonna won the gam* with season. She gave up two hits andanRBfr - overall after winning their West May and Nikki Bourgeois each swamped Westland John Glenn, 176- two runs in the bottom of the and struck out two.- ern Lakes Activities Association carded 64s. 296. Monday at Fellows Creek. . '/'_ -.: seventh. Cook was the hitting • Maikowski's three hits'and , Brown absorbed the loss for opener. The Falcons are 0-1. - Heidi Aittamarnedated witha 40;> hero with three hits and an an RBI led the attack. Cornerstone, which is 19-9 Farmington's Cassie Jemison RRANKUNTDGED: Junior Katie Beasley while both Ashley Johnson and Kelley " RBI; MrpgnaM added a triple overall, 10-6 in the WHAC. was the medalist with a fine 44 medaled with a 55 Monday at the Links Parzuchowski carded 44s. Julja and an RBI, and Missy Bako Madonna 1*5, Corner but that was 11 strokes lower of Pinewood but it wasn't enough as McLaughlin shot a 48 to round out the . (from Garden City) chipped in stone 3-¾ Janell Leschinger Madonna is 22-18 overall, 7-7 then her nexfcclosest teammate. Livonia Franklin fell. 241-249, to Walled Chargers' fourth win of the season in" their WLAA opener. Glenn's lowest scor with a hit and an RBL rebounded from a loss in relief in the conference. Junior Carli Heppner paced Lake Western. er. Nicole Z iegler, shot a 69. • -' Stevenson with a 46 with senior Western, 1*0. was led by Emily Girls track from page CI up changing three of the relays. 800. That's something to build Brown's comments: "Southfield Chris "I felt we were put a little bit on." tian beat us by seven points last year off balance by that, in the 200 It was the first dual meet of and won our regional, while we finished meters and 100 meters, especial- the season for both schools. It third. ly." was also a Detroit Catholic "So this was a big meet. They're in Do It Your$elf and Save Alexi Noel won the high jump League meet. our regional again this year." for the Blazers with a 4-10 effort Jr SIDING LUTHERAN WESTLAND 215 while Peplinski captured the LUTHERAN WESTLAND 144 VI VINYviri i LL. SIDINgiM G 50UTHFIEL0 CHRISTIAN 90 K2 DETROIT COUNTRY DAY 75 = 300-meter hurdles with a time of ROYAL OAK SHRINE 28 48.5 seconds. PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN 8 BLOOMFIELD HILLS ROEPER 14 12 95 WORLD PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN 4 persq. Koterba stepped up in the 800 HARPER WOODS 3 1/2 Mac Color wtm Stpptw ui J run and won with a time of April 20 at Lutheran Westland April 15 at Country Day ffi*29 2:46.3. Discus: SAnna Schwecke (LW). 93-7; Long jump: Anna Rolf (LW), 14-8; dis Aluminum "I was pleased to see how our long jump: Anna Rolf (LW), 14-6; two- cus: Jen Dash (LW), 90-0; shot put: ALUMINUM ALUMINUM V distance runners fared," Soren- miie relay; Southfield Christian, Anna Schwecke (LW), 30-81/2; high SEAMLESS GUTTERS 10:54.4; 100-meter hurdles: Hani COIL STOCK Run to any length SIDING son said. "I expected them to be jump: bekah Hoffmeier (tW). 5-0; 3200 *S*M) 1»*Yh*t» es (LW), 17.7; 100: Chelsea Romero *«•*»"• Whto wtiifc you wirt relay: Detroit Country €ay. 11:46: 100- UELUXE QUALITY a little bit less of a factor. We- (LW). 12.6; 880 relay: Lutheran^West- (V ft A •? 50 or meter hurdles: Rolf (LW), 17.4; 100: went 1-2 in the 800 and were land (Romero, Bekah Hoffmeier. Hugh 2*3 more Lee. (DCD), 13.9; 800 relay: Lutheran second at 1600 and in the 4 x es, Krissy Rose), 1:58.0: mile: H. Wright" roll *»•« Westland (Chelsea Romero, Krissy 38 800 relay. (SC). 5:45.8; shot put: Schwecke (LW), "We know that Mercy is 29-10: 440-relay: Lutheran Westland , Rose, Hoffmeier, Hana Hughes), 1:57,7; always very strong.in' the dis (Romero, Sarah Vetting, Karen Abram- 1600: Roeder (DCD), 5:55; 400 relay: ALUMINUM SOLID VINYL WINDOWS VINYL SOFFIT tance races .So that's something czyk, Rolf), 57.6; 440: Otllard (ROS), Lutheran Westland (Romero, Sarah Vet we can be happy with. 1:04.5; '330 ourdles: Hughes (LW), ting, R6se, Hughes), 54.8; 440: Erin SOFFIT Trom "We got really commendable 51.0; high jump: Hoffmeier & Amanda Jung (LW), 1:07.9; 300 hurdles: Hughes SVP-10Whita Sales (LW), 4-8; 880: Wright (SC), (LW). 51.9; 800: Tess Luehne (LW), f^rts from Brianna Watson in 2:36.4; 220: Romero (LW), 29.7; 2- 2:45.9; 200: Rose (LW), 27.7; 3200: the mile: Averitl (SC), 12:21.9. pole vault: 95 aq. 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Kudej at (734) 591-0843 for more ation in the Observer £ Eccen* Join author Mike Terrell and A special catch-and-releaae,.., information. free of charge. The range is trie's Outdoor Calendar send learn where to go mountain bik-" flies-only trout season runs FMNRNS stjooftis' -_ -^' • located on Glendale Ave., east of Farmington Road. Caii(734) information to: Outdoors, 80S Jj?,; ing in the northern Lower Penin through Friday, April 23,'on a Fishing Buddies Fishing Club- Maple, Birmingtiam, MI 48009; SEMINARS sula during this class, which special section of ther-Huron : . meets the third Tuesday, of each. 466-2410 for more information. fax information to (248) 644- sraN«M«yu(toaMCYCUNa begins 1 p.m.Wednesday, April River at the Proud Lake Recre- , :' month »n Rochester Hills. The YOUTH SHOOT 1314 or send E-mail to bpark- Learn the^basica of body » 28, at REI in Northville. Call ation Center. Call (|l0) 685- meetings are open to all anglers Detroit Archers will host a youth er®oe.homecomm.net) mechanics, bicycle mechanics (248) 347-2100 for more informa 2187 for details. (boaters and non-boaters). Call shoot on Saturday and Sunday, tion; ''•'. WXlUYI and bicycle touring during this -+-+,1..... • • (248) 656-0556 for more infbrma-- May 1-2, at its clubhouse and class, which is sponsored by FLYTYMS Walleye season opens April 24 tion. grounds in West Bloomfield.. Working Wheelers Cycling Club FUND-RAISERS Paint Creek Outfitters in on inland waters of the Lower HURON VALLEY STEELHEADERS Every participant age 17 and and begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, TOtANQOiT ; Rochester offers a variety of fly " Peninsula. The Huron Valley Steelheaders under will receive a trophy. Call April 28, at Eastern Mountain (248) 661-9610 or (313) 835- The Paul % Young Chapter of tying classes for beginners and SAUOER meets the third Thursday of each Sports in Farmington Hills. advanced tyers. Call (248) 650- 2110 for more information. Trout Unlimited is holding its Space is limited and the regis Sauger season opens Saturday, month at the Knights of Colum 36th annual fund-raising ban- • 0440 for more information or to April 24, on inland waters of the bus Hall, 27600 Hall Rd„ Flat* n INTRO TO ARCHERY tration deadline is Saturday, make a reservation for an quet pn Thursday, April 22, at April 24. Call (248) 553-7764 for Lower Peninsula. Rock. Call Carroll White at The Livonia Archery Range will the Royalty House in Warren. upcoming class. (734) 285-0843 for more informa more information. MUSKY host a beginner archery class on Tickets are $40 per person and HOW FLY TYING tion. May 1. Call (734) 466^2410 for etOATMftSAfETY Musky season opens Saturday, $75 fox couples. The event River Bend Sport Shop in South- BASS ASSOCIATION more information. includes a prime ribo r broiled - Members oftheU.S: Coast, April 24, on inland waters of the field offers fly tying classesfor The Downriver Bass Association, JUNIOR OLYMPICS Guard Auxiliary will be 0¾ hand Lower peninsula. whitefish dinner, raffles, auc- beginners, intermediate and a non-tournament bass club, to explain boating safety and WKE The Oakland County Sportsman tions/door prizes and more. advanced tyers. Classes will be meets at 6:30'p.m. the fourth what they look for /during a boat Club in Clarkston offers a Junior Doors operi at5:30 p*m. and din he,ld at various times in May, l^ort]hern pike season opens Sat Tuesday of every month at the inspection, during the regular Olympic Archery Development ner will be seryeidat 7:30 p.rn. June and July. For more infor urday, April 24, on inland Gander Mountain in Taylor. Call . meeting of the Metro West^^ Steel- Program beginning at 1 p.m. on For tickets and more information mation and to register call (248) waters of the Lower Peninsula. (734) 676-2863 for more informa headers, 7:30 p.iri. Tuesday, May Sundays. Call (246) 623-0444 for call (248) 594-8283. *""•.'•- 350-8484 or (248) 591-3474. tion. . 4, • in the cafeteria at Garden: more information. City High &jhool..CallJ)ominic SOLAR JUNIOR ARCHERS Liparoto at (248).476-5027 for CLUBS The School for Outdoor Leader A weekly program for junior" FISHING more information. * .,. ACTIVITIES FLYTYIHa ship, Adventure and Recreation archers begins at 9 a.m. Satur TOURNAMENTS WOMCN't FLY nSHPM SEVEN LAKES WKE The River Bend Sports Shop Fly (SOLAR), a noli-profit organiza days at Detroit Archers in West Tying Club meets every other tion interested in promoting the River Berid Sports Shop in Enjoy a scenic 5-mile hike Bloomfield. Call (248) 661-9610 SALMON iTAKES .- week in Southfield.'Call (248) appreciation of outdoor activi Southfield is sponsoring a through the Holly Recreation or (313) 835-2110 for more infor The 21st annuaLRiver Crab 350-8484.pr (248) 591-3474 for ties, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the Women's Fly Fishing School on Area with members of the South mation. Salmon Stakes charity fishing more information. first Tuesday of each month at " Sunday, May, 23. Participants east Michigan Group, Sierra tournament and raffle will be the Colony Hall in Southfield. will spend a fun-filled day learn- Club on Saturday, April 24. Par CLINTON VALLEY BASS held-Saturday April 24 in St. .Call (248) 988-6658 for more ' ihg'the basics of flyfishin g ticipants should meet at 11:30 Clinton Valley Bass Anglers club v< Clair. Money raised- through the : information. • including lessons in casting, knot a.m. behind the Marathon Sta is seeking new members (boaters sale of $10.ra!ile/entry tickets . tion at 12 Mile Road and Tele METROPARKS will benefit the Blue Water Men' tying, reading the water, play and non-boaters are welcome.) METROPARK REQUIREMENTS ing, landing and releasing fish, graph. Call Liz Allingham at The club meets monthly at Gan tal Health Clinic and other pro (313) 581-7579 for more informa Most Metropark programs are grams that'help troubled chil entomology and flyselectio n and der Mountain in Waterford. Call ARCHERY more. Cost is $125 per person tion. Mike Daly at (248) 666-8910 for free while some require a nomi dren, adults an'cf their families 3D LEAGUE nal fee^ Advanced registration . v- statewide. Raffle prizes include a and class size is limited. Call Pat •PAINT CREEK HIKE more information. " Rofe at (248) 350-8484 for more Royal Oak Archers will hold a and alnotor vehicle permit are trip for two adults and two chil Take a fast-paced hike over level METRO-WEST STEELHEADfRS information and to register. 15-week 3D league begining at 4 required for all programs. Call dren to Mackinac Island, use of a terrain along the Paint Creek Metro-West Steelheaders meets p.m. Wednesday, April 28, on its the respective parks toll free at Trail with members of the private suite for a Detroit Tigers' FLY nSHHM SCHOOL at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday^, walk-through range in Lake the following numbers: Stony "* baseball game, a weekend for The Riverbend Sports Shop in Southeast Michigan Group, Sier of each month in the cafeteria at Orion. Call (248) 693-9799 or Creek, 1-800-477-7756; Indian two in Chicago, $500 in gift cer Southfield is sponsoring several ra Club on Sunday, April 25. Garden City High School. Call (248) 589-2480 for more informa Springs, 1-800-477-3192; Kens tificates to Chuck Muer restau- fly fishing schools in the upcom Participants should meet at noon Dominic Liparoto at (248) 476- tion. ington, 1-800-477-3178. rants, anthi limousine ride and ing months. Held at the Hunts behind the Michigan National 5027 for more information. dinner for two at a Chuck Muer Bank on 14 Mile Road, east of I- MOTHER'S DAY SHOOT SPRING CLEANUP man Hunt Club in Dryden and MICHIGAN FLY FISHING Oakland County Sportsmans restaurant. Ticket stubs are also Hunters Creek Hunt Club in 75 (south edge of the Oakland Spring cleanup days are sched good for $10 off dinner for two or Mall). Call June Cox at (248) The Michigan Fly Fishing Club Club will host a Mother's Day uled for Saturday, April 24, at Metamora, the schools include meets at 7 p.m. the firstan d 3D shoot beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday brunch at participating lessons in basic fly fishing tech 435-9522 for more information. Lake Erie (1-800-477-3189) and Chuck Muer restaurants. There third Wednesdaysof each month Sunday, May 9, on its walk Kensington (1-800-477-3178). niques including casting, knot at Livonia Clarenceville Junior through range in Clarrkston. _ are also cash prizes for the tying, reading the water, play Most programs last one-half day anglers, boats and clubs who High School. Call (810) 478-1494 Mothers shoot free. Call (248) and lunch is provided for alt vol ing, landing and releasing fish, SEASON/DATES for more information. , 623-0444 for more information. catch the biggest salmon and* entomology and flyselectio n and unteers who register in advance. trout On tournament day Tick REEflSIWN more. Classes are scheduled for FOUR SEASONS LIVONIA RANGE. yACKY WOODCOCK Michigan's annual Free Fishing ets are available at Charley's April 25, May 8 and 16, June 6 The Four Seasons Fishing Club The newly renovated Livonia An indoor discussion followed by Crab.in Troy, Meriwethers in Weekend will be held June 12- and 19, July 11 and 25, August meets 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. the first Archery Range is open to the an outdoor observation session of Southfield, Muer's Sea Food Tav 13. 15 and 29, and Sept. 12. Class Wednesday of each month at the public. The range features seven the woodcock's aerial mating dis ern in West Bloomfield, Big Fish size is limited. 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I The Qb&rver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1909 (lW)Cf '/••; I/' nearly hurls no-hitter for Stevenson ;.;.; It'may have been chilly for letting three runs score. He was the tying run. Macek^was 2-for-5 with two Jsome people, bu^ Roy Rabe was credited with two RBI. Seniors Dave Pesci and Blake runs scored, clubbing a two-run hot, Adam Kline, who was hit by a Ashley followed with RBI singles homer in the fourth and a dou ;.; ' Blaxing hot, to the tune of 13 pitch, Bob Malek, who walked, to give Harrison a 5-3 lead. ble. ^-strikeouts and two hits as the and Matt Loridas, safe on a Junior Brian Nelson had an RBI Rigley was l-for-3 with two i right-hander went the distance fielder's choice, scored ahead of double in the sixth. runs scored. Mike Taylor was 2-,. ; for Livonia Stevenson in a 3-,1 Cole. Ashley finished with three for-3, scored two runs and decision over Westland John Tomey added an RBI single hits, including a double, and two knocked in two. \ Glenn.": and Mario DUerrin picked up an RBI. Senior Mike Hoad had two Clint Stroble had a bases load > Rabe had a no-hitter until RBI,on a ground out for the of Harrison's nine hits. ed double for three RBI and was rDale Hayes broke it up with a Shamrocks. Senior Joe Ghannam pitched a walked another time to drive in i single in the'seventh. Hayes was In the second game, Duffey complete game for the Hawks (1- a fourth run. Nick Dye was 1-for- ' the losing pitcher for the Rock- struck out 10 while allowing 1), striking out eight and walk 1 with three RBI. -.; ets, allowing only two hits him- three, hits and six walks in earn ing one. Franklin had six hits. Stevenson scored on a sacrifice V self. He struck out eight and ing the shutout. The Shamrocks David Ward went the distance fly by Rob Wilson in the third, ' walked two. scored on four straight walks in for the Patriots (0-3). He struck RBI singles by Matt DiPonio and :•>'-.. Rape (1-1) walked two. Steven-the third, the fourth issued to out seven and walked three. Tim Lawson and a walk with the ««**** ' son scored single runs in the Casey Rogowski, and Cole's solo Franklin's Tony Saia arid Tom bases loaded to Peter Pinto. \\first, third and fourth to raise its homer in the fifth. Jones had two hits apiece. Saia John Ritter started for Steven *i 'overall record to 1-2 and win its The sweep improved the also had two RBI and Jones one. son. ' "•' -first Western Lakes Activities flm tfaae i* %fce Whe1«*»' Shamrocks to 6-0 overall, 4-0 in • LUTHERAN WESTLAND •ALLEN PARK 6, WAYNE Stint. Bow«r»« wh« KIMI Association game of the season. the Catholic League Central tt*m*dM9%to»rf the? feed 13, LUTHERAN EAST 5: The 2: Freshman Ryan Ybarra is get *^»^P* ^^^^WW •#•• W^^^f ^p^^^^^^^Pp Wf^^^r Glenn, 3-2 overall and 0-1 in Division. visiting Warriors broke the game ting valuable, if not painful, hi. thkd *t th« UtUamktf itheWLAA, scored its run in the Malek was twice by pitches open with eight runs in the fifth, experience. -^- .seventh. ••^^ff ^^^^•rtPB^B* j^^tm, BV^W ^^^ ^K^^^r ^^^w^F x after being hit on the elbow April sending 11 batters to the plate. Ybarra came on to pitch in the AmlKwiJuri lip 6r0Md, JJ. Brad Buckler and a double and 13. Scott Archer and Charlie Heoft first inning Monday with the. Robert Baeb*. who he^ed ^scored a run for the Spartans fdd* UM Plymouth Wteict* SwUteJk, Jack $»4m*9iml CC coach John Salter thinks each had a two»run double Mon-. bases loaded and nobody out, SUm Jacboo «IM acatvd Ibr Vwhile Tim Lawson had an RBI teams are pitching Malek tight, day in the big inning. allowing just one run to score. . ittto tb# third wmui of the «groundout. but not purposely hitting him. Hoeft went 2-for.-3, both dou He worked the next six OBLpl«anlfrtMtMMoo,mi I iREDFORD CC 6-2, B. n***d f» &e Aawektta B*k- . On Sunday, B***** njp^ "One was a curve ball, it's not bles, with three RBI while innings but still lost his second Iot Cke Aaabaatadora firiaif ^BROTHER RICE 2-0: Catholic like they're throwing at him," Archer went 3-for-4 with a triple game of the season. Ybarra also ey LMgart Afl-Bookie T»«2n •Central senior Mark Cole deliv Salter said. "He's just having a had a pair of singles. A «ixth>rotaKl draft chdiw e«ri^acoHngh#Mh«Mta« ¾dded to his double. Ryan Isler two frmm 1:19 inb tfc* mfm- ered key hits in both ends of a streak of not being able to get went 3-for-4 with a run batted Wayne got a single and a dou of the Pho«nix Coyotes in •»double-header sweep Saturday out of the way." in. ble from Scott Teasdale. 1996, ft»ch«-'u. pUying with ing period Jart 1:47 Ictar, ;0F viBiting Birmingham Brother Malek made a fine running Tom Habitz worked four Two errors in the fourth con the Bpfftiiifieid Ifftkoni -- h*d JBtee. catch in centerfield in the second innings to gain the victory. He tributed to a pair of Allen Park « ftOf MV0 pemnUge ibi* it2-Ohi | Cole^had a bases-loaded single game, spun and threw out a run walked one, struck out six and runs which snapped a 1-1 tie. \in i and another < to drive in three runs in the 6-2 nel who was caught leaning too gave up six hits. - Both teams had five hits in the Broccoli, poahed that, ^first-game win. He hit a solo far off first ba&e for a double Lutheran High Westland is game. ° ' - AnbAaudon ean win Uge to 3-0 early m the aaeand [home run — the Shamrocks' only play- now 2-1. - Host Allen Park is now 4-1 " The Compuwaxe Axhbajt- period. . 2iit — in the fifth inning of the 2- •HARRISON S, FRANKLIN •BEDFORD UNION 10, overall, 2-0 in the Michigan •adort ar« on« game away ; AgoalbytheSting'aStotaa 00 second*game win. 3: Farmington Harrison STEVENSON 4: RU and Mega Conference White Divi from A clean aweep in the Petroakt doaed the gapteM, / Seniors Anthony Tomey and rebounded from its opening- Stevenson beat the rain to com sion. Wayne Memorial, which Roberteau Gap Chan^ioni" *'"' but the. Antbeseaders >Dan Duffey picked up complete- game defeat last week and ral plete one of the two games made four errors, is now 1-6 Seriea and the overall Nt._ answered with goala by Jack- feame pitching victories in the lied to beat host Livonia scheduled in a Saturday double- overall and 1-1 in the division. American jockey League title BOH and Mark Mink. Johfi 'first and second games, respec Franklin. — header. •AGAPE 12, HURON VAL after beating the St, Louis Shouneyia had: three.aaaista! tively. The Patriots scored all their The Spartans won the first LEY 1: Jeremy Husby had a pair Sting twice laat weekend in in the game. . ,.;•;.•" ':? Tomey threw a five-hitter with runs Monday in the bottom of game 10-4 and the second game of Westland Huron Valley St. Lotria in the beat-of-three Compuware ia now CKO in >five walks and nine strikeouts in the third inning. The Hawks was called in the fifth inning Lutheran's five hits Tuesday. eeriee,-.-';'' .•raising his record to 2-0. The the playofb and, inchading ita were scoreless until the sixth with the score tied. Rene Arnal had a double and regular season-ending win ^Shamrocks scored three runs in When they pushed across two The Ambassadors, who Sean O'Connor was the win score a run while Alan Weinke were fee NAHL's reguiar-eea- streak, has won 12. straight.' •Uhe third and five in the fifth in runs, and they won the game ning pitcher in the first game, stroked an RBI single in the ^support of their hard-throwing with a three-run seventh. allowing four runs, two earned, fifth. The game was the season ^right-hander. With runners at second and through six innings. He walked opener for both. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999 •V-: SOCCER \ THE WEEK AHEAD Hj<*»*jm ti^im^mtmh^^ Dava Na. l Joeeloo; Rob Spafk»Jaff ' pajpaAscavui Monroe Invitational, YBA. .m»m*i jtfefjfrf «* » fl*> Pttea naatar (CC) daf. Mfka Biron and Maw Thurwtoy, April 22 DeLaSaJfemvitattonal.TBA. JWIlKltatetei^ t*Wi 01^ %&Hjf)Qff* UafflRP^ •flfc (Wtf Sarpatti, 6^), *0; No. »: Mtek Gray- Qlawnceyille at Harrison,A p, Wtte ®bswtt\ * Page 1, Section E V\U;oi>.fc Alitor 7,U '»S3 2.10S IH\ tht* W'li htt|> ohsr-rvt't c(.i:<-utri< t not lhur-.(j,»v. Apr«) '?? 1 <<<»<* Rthmtlng: Jekyll-Hyde role hipp^tArtmenu benHh^ars^jfqr. challenge met by their upcoming prodwMonrf versatile actor *K0bW POPULAR MUSIC Erniiieiri is ready for controversy Esham hopesto followp BY CHRlfiTDifA FUOCO STAFF WRITER BY CHRI3TKA FUOCO couch in Overture Studios in cfuocoOoe.homeconun.net Upcoming performances STAfT WRITS* Novi, rapper Esham Smith • Esham performs during cfuoco6oe.hoinecomro.net the Detroit Music Awards, 7 explained he's the real deal. Marshall Mathers, otherwise knovyn as Eminem, strolls into Har p.m. Friday, April 23, at the Sitting back on a plush He described growing monic Park Studios in Detroit, the picture of insecurity. State Theatre. 2211 Wood up oh the niean streets of His hands are pushed deep into the pockets of his baggy jeans, his ward Ave., Detroit. Tickets New York City and blonde-dyed head of hair is pointed are $10, $15 and $25. Detroit near Seven Mile down to the ground. Mathers can't seem For more Information, call and Hoover roads. Unlike to focus, glancing quickly around the (313) 961-5451 Qrjlsit http://www.statetheater.c6m Kid Rock and I.C.P., small studio. • Esham will also headline Smith said he doesn't call Mathers was there to perform for the Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron the suburbs home. now-defunct alternative racf\ station St., Pont lac, on Friday, May "When I talk about WXDG-FM and its "Edge Session," 7. Call (248) 333-2362 for more information. some (stuff) it's more • something of which he was unaware. realer than when^another "I came here this morning and • Eminem plays the State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sun (person) talk about it. absolutely had ho idea what I'm gonna day, May 23. Tickets are They just playinV he do because nobody told me. But I can do $20 general admission for said of rappers from the what I want to do " he said. the atl-ages show. suburbs. "We can't get "OK, listen. If I'm gonna do some • Also, the film 'The Laust over the fact that we freestyles and I'm gonna do a show, I'm Werld," the 'official Detroit come from th ).-. * '^••" w w»^w^^pjp mmsmsmmmm mmmi^mmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmewmmmmmm y The Obtrver A EcamtricfmmSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 mmmmm from page El dream was to have their own • 'Puppetry Is attrac important for children to experi theater;. • ence. Puppetry is not just for "Puppetry is attractive and tive and addftJva.' children, it can be interesting for additive" said Gozman, the the Igor Gozman adults too" ater's artistic director. No other The Detroit Puppeteers Guild art form covers so many bases — Detroit Puppet Theater CEO is presenting "A Day of Pup The Bonatelle, Wayne State Larkin informs Sir Harry that and formed a comedic trio with painting, sculpture, drama, petry," 9 k.m, to 4:30 p.m. Satur University's undergraduate the his impending fatherhood makes the mute King. Sextimua, played music and ballet. "Every produc day, April 2ffat the Livonia Civic ater company, presents the rol it imperative that a bride be by Stephen Blackwell. tion is original, The music and Center Library licking musical "Once Upon A found soon.. everything." .;;•. Junior Patrick O'Reilly of Livo quite musical." The event, co-sponsored by the Mattress" 8 p.m. Friday and Sat Sir Harry's quest produces a nia makes his Bonatelle debut a* The puppeteers design the Livonia Civic Center Library, urday, April 23-24, and 2 p.m. puppets, create sets and even Their goal is to host more most unusual potential bride — the shy, mama's boy Prince guest puppeteers such as Henk, offers an opportunity to learn Sunday, April 25 at the theater, the endearing, unconventional, Dauntless. He makes a nice music for their productions. After more about the art of puppetry. 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit. performances guests can attend and build a larger audience that and moat-swimming Princess puppy-dogiah, naive counterpart includes school groups who can There are a variety of work For more information or to pur Winnifred, whose wildly offbeat to PrincesB Winnifred over-the- a workshop do make their own shops including Improviaational chase tickets, pall (313) 577-2960. puppets to take home. visit the theater during the personality excites- Prince top extrovert. week. PuppetArt members also Marionette Theatre, Fun with Dauntless, much to the queen's The songs are spirited and "Puppeta are a great opportu BTSUISVCHYTA tour throughout the state pre Walk-Around Puppets, and How dismay. • fujdny, from "Opening For A nity to form a child's imagina senting puppet shows at schools To's of Youth Puppet Theater. SPECIAL WRITER tion, which adults are losing. " The colorful and uninhibited Princess/ to the Spanish Panic and other venue*. A Children's Workshop/Perfor The rollicking, tongue-in-cheek role of Winnifred was made for dance, the not-so-quiet "Quiet" to said Gozman. "Puppets are use ful tools, they can educate chil Another goal is to introduce mance Package for children ages humor of "Once Upon A Mat junior Maribeth Monroe, whose the enthusiastic finale. children' to other cultures 7 to 12 with Maureen Schiffman tress," the musical version of the exuberant personality has cap There are smooth, eas^ on the dren and teach them how to behave." through pvyppetry to introduce gives kids the opportunity to fairy-tale "The Princess and the tured the Bonatelle stage this, ears love, songs, as well: "In A them to these cultural treasures. Pea" makes for a fun, light- season. Whether belting out a Little While," "Normandy," and "Kolobok," opening Saturday, is make their own puppet. After They're working on a Japanese ward* they will attend perfor hearted evening of theater. The song, kicking up her heels, deliv "Yesterday" I Loved You* with a one of the first stories children story. learn in Russia. "Children learn mances featuring magic by the Bonatelle company has lavished ering comic lines or sending the L»ady Larkin and Sir Harry. "We've created a theatrical enthusiasm and creativity into audience into gales of laughter how to behave," said Gozman. Amazing Clark, and "Rumpel- "They learn that they must do atmosphere her4," said stiltskin," presented by Brad of their final show of the season. with a well chosen facial expres Princess Winnifred gets the Mikheyenko. "I think that's Unlike its tame origin, "Once sion, Monroe is the wonderful house laughing with "Shy," and what their parents say. It's also TVs Hot Fudge Show. Upon A Mattress," this produc girl named Fred. Her senior "Happily Ever After." tion tells the "real" side of the year at the Bonatelle ought to be »•'••' j story, with double entendres and promising. The costumes were striking adult humor. In a kingdom ruled Suzan Michelle Gouine as and coordinated, with a basic UMS announces '99-'00 season oyer by a shrewish, domineering Queen Aggravain' epitomizes the white color scheme accented queen and a mute, lascivious character you love to hate, with with bright jewel-toned colors. The University Musical Soci Detroit Symphony Orchestra, burg Symphony Orchestra, Feb. king, no one may wed until her intrusively funny invasion. The ladies' hats had amazing ety has announced its 121st sea Oct. 3; Ballet Folklorico de Mexi 5; Meredith Monk's "Magic Fre Prince Dauntless shares his Her glares, stares and pompous wing spans, creating a delightful son, which includes 79 public co, Oct. 5-6; Paco Pena and Inti- quencies," Feb. 9; Drummers of marriage bed. However, Mama indignation brought delightful .touch of whimsy. The set was performances of 60 events in Illimani, Oct. 8; Lyons Opera West Africa, Feb. 10; Martha has made sure that a dozen laughter from the house. Very versatile, with the crew, eight different venues. Ballet, Oct. 16-17; The Berlin Clarke's "Vers Le Flamme," Feb. princesses to date have all failed Caleb Gilbert aB'the Minstrel'* dressed as royal pages, swiftly Highlights include the first Philharmonic, Oct. 20; "Moon- 11; Anne-Sophie Mutter, Feb. 12; their royalty tests. Matters and Mark Shock as the Jester choreographing -the scene regional appearance since 1965 drunk," Oct. 22; The King's Estonian Philharmonic, Feb. 13; become more urgent when Lady delivered strong performances, changes. of the Berlin Philharmonic with Singers, Oct, 23; Sankai Juku, Murray Perahia, Feb. 16; New Claudio Abbado directing; Yo-Yo Oct. 27; Bill Frisell's New Quar York City Opera's "Barber of Ma, Anne-Sophie Mutter and tet, Oct. 28; Orquesta Ibrahim Seville," Feb. 17-19; Christian Murray Perahia; a series devoted Ferrer & Ruben Gqnz'alez y su Tetzlaff, Feb. 20. to the music of J.S. Bach on the Grupo, Oct. 30. For March: The Chieftains, Jekyll-Hyde from page El 250th anniversary of his death; For November: Emerson March 8; Ballet d'Afrique Noir, the UMS debut of jazz legend String Quartet, Nov. 5; American March 9-10; English Consort, "Anytime you play the full Oscar Peterson; a women in String Quartet, Nov. 7; Les Arts March 1.1; Ustad Ali Akbar Khan more, Fredric March and comedy and the rapport it builds dance series; Neeme Jarvi dichotomy of mankind, to b# as Spencer Tracy all did classic ver with audiences. Florissants, Nov. 10; Theatre of and Ustad Zakir Hussain, March appearing with the Detroit Sym Voices, Nov. 12; Paco de Lucia 17; Oscar Peterson Quartet, good as you can be and as bad as sions. Wagner said the musical "There's nothing like* singing phony Orchestra and his other March 18; American String you can be, it's a challenge," he draws on- those old films for and acting. It takes you to the and His'Flamenco Quartet, Nov. ensemble, the Gothenburg Sym 19; Kremerata Baltica Soloists, Quartet, March 19; Thomas saicL^ some elements of the story. edge, you open your heart and phony Orchestra; Wynton Quasthoff, March 20; Forgive "The interesting thing about "The novel is very thin, a first- feel the emotions. When that Nov. 21; "The Harlem Nutcrack Marsalis and the Lincoln Center er," Nov. 26 to Dec. 5. . ness, March 24;>Mammas, March this show is that both Jekyll and person narrative that doesn't go happens it's cathartic for the Jazz Orchestra in a Swing Dance 25; Beaux Arts Trio, March 26; Hyde are delighted with their anywhere. There's no love inter performer and the audience, it's- For December: Handel's "Mes Tour; the Chieftains a week siah/1 Dec. 4-5; Boys Choir of Moscow Virtuosi, March 31. lives. Though his father's mad est," he said. a symbiotic relationship, very before St. Patrick's Day; and a ness leads to his experiments, Wagner said Wildhorn added thrilling," Wagner said. Harlem, Dec. 9; Frederica von For April: Czech Philharmonic return of "The Harlem Nutcrack Stade, Dec. .10; Gabrieli Consort Orchestra, ApTil 1; The Watts Jekyll is happy with his life and the part about Jekyll's father Wagner said "Jekyll and Hyde" er" to the Detroit Opera House. with his fiancee. And when Hyde being insane to give motivation is the most physically wearing & Players, Dec. 14. Prophets, April 8; Trisha Brown is freed, he's delighted to be alive for his'experiments. The good role he's done. A season brochure will be For January: The Romeros, Company. April 12; Susanne despite the evil things he does. fiancee and the good-hearted He will be sharing his music mailed out at the end of April. To Jan. 9; Bebe Miller Company, Mentzer, April 13; Australian There's a visceral joy to his prostitute were developed in sev with audiences with a*new CD, be added to the mailing list, call Jan. 15; Take 6, Jan. 17; Yo-Ydo- Chamber Orchestra, April 14; excitement." eral film versions and have "Broadway Bound" which will UMS Box Office at (734)764- Ma, Jan. 20; American Strin Bach's St. Matthew Passion, The'role has been a favorite of become standard elements since. include songs from the shows 2538. - Quartet, Jan. 23; Russian April 16; Ljncoln Center Jazz many film actors. John Barry- Wagner said he enjoys musical he's done, National Orchestra, Jan. 24 Orchestra Swtng Dance Tour, The UMS series: Barbara Hendricks, Jan. 29. April 22. ••••.&••'.• I if": For October: Laurie Anderson's For February: Jazz at Lincoln Tickets to the events are sold a n ir JM&y Dick," Sept. 30 to Oct. 2; Ceatei Sextet, Feb. 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The choral at the Detroit Opera House 8 At the heart of this fine pro sense of maturity to the role of work.is excellent. . p.m. April 2324 and May 1, 2 duction on Saturday's opening the American consul Sharpies, Mario Corradi's direction is as , p.m. April 25 and May 2. For night was Chinese soprano Sun using his voice to brilliant effect. delicate, suggestive and beauti ticket information, call (313)237- Xiu Wei, who is not only a mag- Kathleen Segar handles the ful as a Japanese painting. The SING (7464), all Ticketmaster nificent singer capable of soaring emotional role of Suzuki with end of ActJI is especially effec locations or by calling Ticketmas and beautifully controlled high admirable restraint and then tive. -. ;' ter at(248)645-6666. notes but also an actress of fine finally succumbing with a voice Zack Brown's simple set of Cio- subtlety capable of suggesting that pierces. Cio-San's house and the lighting BY HUGH GALLAGHER 81AFF WRITER both joy and anxiety in a few "Madame Butterfl/' is Pucci of Kendall Smith add to the per hgaU.agherQoe.homecomm.net .. facial and hand gestures. Her Un ni's most melodious, sweeping fection of this production. Bel di Veremo is incredibly mov and emotional opera. The music Sun Xiii Wei and Francesco Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" ing- is richv inventive, playful as it Grollo sing the leads April 24 has long beenone of the most Francesco Grollo drew a incorporates Japanese folk music and May 1. On April 23, 2*5 and popular works in the operatic hearty round of boos as he took and American marches. The May 2, the roles of Cio-Cio-San repertoire for its heart-rending his bows, a tribute to his perfect orchestra, under" Steven Mercu- and Pinkerton will be sung by portrayal of love and trust bru Pinkerton, all swagger, arro rio, is in top form, drawing all Natalia Dercho and Carlo Ven tally betrayed. gance and, ultimately, cowardice the many nuances and warmly tre. f- The Michigan Opera Theatre's in facing his deceit. Grollo's huge current production is so lush, tenor, embraces the rich romantic delicate, precise and believable charm that makes Pinkerton's that it would draw a rush of deception so real. He also looks tears from the most hardened MAKE MANcisauj, MOT the part of a youhf naval lieu heart. tenant and acts with the easy "Butterfly" is the source for the False tove: Francesco Grollo as ht. Pinkerton takes the "we rule the world" attitude that hit musical "Miss Saigon" and hand of bride Cio-Cio-Sanj Sun Xiu Wei in the MOTs was just beginning to make "ugly tells a simple but gripping story. "Madame Butterfly." Americans" a common phrase. The year is 1904 and a callous The love duet here is a com- but charming American naval p.lerf'well of conflicting emotions lieutenant marries a beautiful, abandoned her to return to the But when he does, it is with his that are vividly conveyed by naive 15-year-old Japanese United States, she bears his son, American wife and plans to take these two outstanding perform geisha Cio-Cio-San in a ceremo knowing in her heart that her ^is son, driving Butterfly to a ers. ny that he mocks. After he has Lt. B.F. Pinkerton will return. las't desperate act of ceremonial Victor Ledbetter brings HIM - IHHMIInlhlliM 'Rocky Horror' full surprises HODSEMOl* MtOtlf MS* Meadow Brook Theatre pre belts" horror spoof about the on their way to see their high The Fishnettes Band lead by Tune-in Bob Allison's sents "The Rocky Horror Show" 1950s passion for RKO midnight school science teacher, Mr. Scott, Tim Link on the-keyboards through Sunday, May 9. A spe "B" rated double features. when a flat tire on a stormy including Mike Dungan, Tim cial late-night performance will There are some wonderful sur night diverts to Dr. Frank-N- Baum, and Dave Legacy, make take place 10:30 p.m. Saturday, prises in this production of the Furter's unfriendly castle. the music a listenable experi May 1. A costume contest will "Rocky Horror Show." Something should have>tfcld ence. precede the show. Tickets $24 to Meadow Brook Theatre regu them all was not right when the The tunes are very humble rWNZK690AM*Mon.-fri.9 am-11 am J $35, call (248) 377-3300. Student lar Paul Hopper dons spiffy red hunchback Riff-Raff (John though some might refrain from • How to Cook It and group discounts available. bell bottoms as he brings out an Michael Norman) answers door, singing the lyrics. • How to Do It MARY JANE DOERR Elvis voice that he's been hiding and doesn't show them to the SPECIAL WRITER Caine ("Touch A Touch Me"), • Where to Find It in the Coke Cola cooler all this phone. Pretty helpers Columbia Crownover ("Once in a While"), www^kyoorneighbprxofn time. John Michael Manfredi, and Magenta take the couple's andApplegate If there are any Rocky virgins HulHIlHlMIIM >KIIMI.|HII\TH still lurking around, Meadow another familiar face, may be. clothes not just their wet coats. are especially good singers. Brook Theatre is spreading its embarking on a new career play As the narrator, David Regal's Although he claims he is not a luring fishnet to catch them with ing Drag Queens. So inciting is dark and powerful voice warns singer, Manfredi stops the show a terror treat — the stage ver he as transvestite Frank-N- ..the audience of foul play, but for applause with "Going Home." sion of "The Rocky Horror Pic Furter, the alien spy from the Janet and Brad don't want to get Susan Taran-Kohler and Jodie ture Show." Transylvanian galaxy, Manfredi the message and are beguiled by Kuhn Ellison are strong as This rock musical, which is stimulates the audience into a Frank and Frankenstein Place Frank's helpers Magenta and It's time to golf! still touring after 25 years, is rousing "Time Warp" dance. where lingerie is the raging fash Columbia. full of fiendishly funky good fun If you don't know the dance, ion. Science fantasy has helped Taran-Kohler does a wonderful' on the normally respectable neither does the straight, couple Dr. Frank create Rocky," played opener, with the song "Science Boyne USA Resorts. Meadow Brook Theatre stage. Janet Weiss and Brad Majors at by gym enthusiast Jeff Apple- Fiction" and has fun bringing For his swan song, artistic first. Actors Janet Caine and gate,,.as his perfect playmate. this thrillerless thriller to its director Geoffrey Sherman has Scott Cfownover do know all of But Frank, hasn't heard of final oonducipn. cmun up with a "faoten your sent the right moves as Ihese two cloning, arid Rocky ia more inter- Whatever happened to ordi Denton High school delinquents f.Mtrrl in.Tttnot nary Saturday night fun? YOU DON'T NEED FORBIDDEN 0 & D Promotions SHAKESPEARE MOTHERS DAY TO FALL IN LOVE •v* CRAFT & ART SHOW AT THE GEM* THE SMASH HIT MUSKAL CLARKSTON'S NEW HIGH SCHOOL spoor or THE MOVIES' .. On Flemmings. 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"Sftifnwfjtccfirtrk (248) 377-3300 wrfwvr w r>* f) V.TV* s^ i*** Ticfcrtroswcr (248) MWi6G CALL; -i 1() n-1111 Hudson's & Harmony House MILLER GENUINE DRAFT MUSIC I ' ,•,*•*,» wepwppw ^^iw«mBVMwai The Observer & Eccentric/ T/HtmSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 A Guide to ^ntertairimeht in the Metro Detroit area THEATER park motor vehicle permit. (248) 349- The Game Show Network show audi 8390 tions for acts, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May Tm CENTURY THEATRE ANDRE KOU 6, Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., •Forbidden Hollywood/ through Sunday, Ferndale. Variety acts must be three %fflMRI|M^Vt Illusionist performs at 7:30 p.m. June 27, at the newly restored 200-seat Saturday, April 24, and 6 p.m. Sunday, minutes or less and anyone younger theater in the Gem/Century building, April 25, at Calvary Baptist Church, than age 18 must be accompanied by a 333 Madison Ave., Detroit: 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth 43065 Joy Road, Canton. $5, available parent or guardian. Accompaniment for and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays ($29.50), Punsalan , at Christian Family Store in the Ford any musical act must be acoustic, on 7:30 p.m. Thursdays ($29.50), 8:30 Road Sheldon Shopping Center. (734) cassette tape or compact disc. One act p.m. Frldayi.($34.50), 6:30 p.m. and andJerod 913-9595 from each city will be flown to Los 9:30 p.rn. Saturdays ($34.50), 1:30 Swallow, PETFEST Angeles to appear live on-'Extreme p.m. Sundays ($29.50), and 5:30 p.m. five-time . A celebration of animals owned and Gong* and get a chance to win a Sundays ($24.50). (313) 962-2913 < U.S. Dance loved by people across the US, features $10,000 prize package. (312) 214- DETROIT REPERTORY THEATRE contests, activities, veterinary and 4520, ext. 26 "Magda's Story," through May 23, 8:30 Champions, grooming tips, advice on improving pet STAOECRAFTERS YOUTH THEATRE p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. are featured manners, free doggie bag, on-site dog Auditions for ages 8-18 for "Bye, Bya Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the John and cat adoptions, and PAX-TV's Birdie," 10 a.m. Saturday, May-1, regis Sunday, at the theater, 13103 Woodrow PetStar Search for undiscovered animal tration begins at 9 a\m., at the Baldwin Wilson, Detroit. $15. (313) 868-1347 Hancock talent, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. FINE ARTS THEATER Champions April 24^ at Petsmart, 5650 Mercury For performances July 23-25, 29-31 and "The Silent Cry- God is Watching You," on Ice 1999 Dr., Dearborn. »- Aug. 1. (248) 541-4832. Workshop 10 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, DAVID SYME a.m. to noon Saturday, April"24 at First through May 2, at the theater, 2952 Tour stop Dubbed 'The Human Jukebox," pianist Presbyterian Church, 529 Hendrie St., Woodward, Detroit. $20. (248) 645- ping at Joe Symes performs 4 p.m, Sunday. April Royal Oak. (248) 288-6055 6666/(313) 831-7835 Louis Arena 25, at the Jewish Community Center, OEM THEATRE in Detroit, 6600 W. Maple, West Sloomfield. $8, CHORAL *l Love You, You're Perfect, Now $5 non-members, (248) 661- Change," runs through June 27 at the Saturday, 7649/(248) 967^030 LIVONIA CIVIC CHORUS theater, 333 Madison Ave., Detroit. April 24. "Jump 'n Time" concert of '30s and (313) 963-9800 or (248) 645-6666 The all-star CONCERT "40s swing music 8 p.m. Friday- JET line-up '* BA 1ST 3P S Saturday, April 30-May 1. at £ "The Caregiver* follows a famous, yet Clarenceville High School, Mlddlebelt. fading conductor, watching as his son includes NOV! CONCERT BAND south of Eight Mile, Livonia. $7, $5 tries to follow in his footsteps; Michelle. Featuring the Metro Horn Quartet play seniors/students. (248) 620-4807 Wednesday, April 28, to Sunday, May 4 ing "Concerto for Four Horns" by PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHORUS Kwan, The 125-voice"chorus celebrates its 30, at the Aaron DeRoy Theatre, 6600 Hernrich Huoier, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25th anniversary with a concert of W. Maple at Drake, West Bloomfield. Oksant 25, in the Novi Community Center, 10 patriotic, sacred and rock songs, love (248) 788-2900 or Baiul, Mile Road, west of Novi Road. (248) ballads, and Broadway and movies http://comnet.org/jet 932-9244 Surya tunes, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24, and 4 MEADOW BROOK THEATRE WARREN CONCERT BAND Borialy, With the Warren Community Chorus, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25. afTPIymouth "The Rocky Horror Show,' through Salem High School, 46181 Joy Road, Sunday, May 9, at the theater in Wilson Nicole p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Warren Woods Fine Arts Auditorium, 12 Mile Canton. $8. (734) 455-4080 Hail, Oakland University. Rochester. Bobek, SCHOOLCRAFT CHOIR $24-$35. (248) 377-3300 Road, west of Schoenherr, Warren. $8. Brian Boi- (810) 465-0497 "Spring concert" featuring songs by MUSIC HALL tano, Victor Bach, Benjamin Britten and "Fame - The Musical," Tuesday-Sunday, Petrenko . Mendelssohn, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24, April 27-May 2, Music Hall Center for CLASSICAL St. Matthew's United Methodist the Performing Arts, 350 Madison Ave., and Todd' ARBOR QUARTET Church, 30900 Six Mile Road, between Detroit. $27.50-$50. (313) 983- Eldrege. Perform compositions by Ida Merriman and Middlebelt roads, Livonia. 6611(248) 645-6666 Perfor Gotkovsky, Alfred Desencios, Russell Donations will be accepted at the door. NEW STUDIO COMPANY mances 2' Peck, Paul Nagle and others, 4 p.m. (734) 462-4435 "Masterclass," Wednesday-Sunday. Monday, April 26, at the Kerrytown April 28-May 16, Varner Studio Theatre. p.m. and 8 - Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., JAZZ Oakland University, Walton Boulevard p.m. Tickets Ann Arbor. $8. $5 students. (734) 769- and Adams Road, Rochester. 8 p.m. $25 to $56 2999,orkch$ic.net TEDDY EDWARDS Wednesday-Saturday, April 28-May 1, SARA CLEVELAND 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday. May 2, 10 a.m. call (248) r. The cellist performs Schubert, April 23-24, and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 8 p.m. Wednesday- 645-6666. Beethoven, Eigar, and Brahms with Sunday, April 25, SereNgeti Ballroom. Saturday, May 5-8, 6:30 p.m, Sunday. pianist Heysook Kim, 8 p.m. 2957 Woodward Ave.. Detroit. $20. May 9. 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12. 8 Wednesday, April 28, at the Kerrytown (313) 832-3010 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, May 12-15, Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., HEIDI HEPLER/MICHELE RAMO/TOOO and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16. New . Arm Arbor. $8, $5 students. (734) 769- CURTIS Studio Company is a new alliance 2999 or kch*ic.net 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays in April, at La between Meadow Brook Theatre and DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Bistecca Italian Grille, 39405 Plymouth OU's Department of Music. $18-$25. With violinist Kurt NikkanOn and con Road, between New Burgh and (248) 377-3300/(248) 64S6666 Moose and Marc Thomas making beau and other local authors will be on. hand ductor Jerry Semkow perform Haggerty; 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays: PLOWSHARES THEATRE COMPANY F1ANDRE tiful "Mopsic* together. 2 p.m. to autograph their recent books. $10. Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2, 8 Thursdays, at the No.VI Chophouse and "Jitney." through May 9, 7:30 p.m. "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue. 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 24-25. and XI (313) 964-5655 p.m. Thursday-Friday, April 22-23, and Lobster Bar in the Hotel Baronette, Thursdays-Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. :^ Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, a.m. Saturday. April 24, at Music Hall, WAYNE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THE 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, Orchestra 27790 Novi Road, Novi. (248) 305- Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, at the through April 25, at 1515 Broadway. 350 Madison Ave.. Detroit. $8, $7 ARTS • Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 5210; 8-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at Charles H.'Wright Museum of African (248) 645-6666/(313) 965-1515 advance. (313) 963-2366 Recognition reception for winners of $13-$48 (box seats $40-$63). (313) Northern Lakes Seafood Company in • American Hisotry, 315 E. Warren at HARTLANO PLAYERS ... , this year's awards: Marcus Belgrave, 576-5111 or http://www.detroitsyrr> the Kihgsley Inn, 1475 N. Woodward, Brush, Detroit. $15-$18, $10 previews. "A Thousand Clowns." 8 pjn. Fridays- SPECIAL EVENTS George N'Namdi, Joanne Winkleman phony.com Bloomfield Hills. (248) 646-7900: 11 (313)872-0279 Saturdays. April.23-24, and 2 p.m. Hulce, Rosalind Meyers, and the NHK SYMPHONY OF TOKYO a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, at Vic's WENTUBS" -Sunday, April o* at Hartland Music DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS Belleville Area Council for the Arts, With Charle^Outolt, conductor, Sarah Market, 42875 Grand River Ave.. Novi. Friday-Sunday, April 30-May 9, Fox Hall, 3,619 Avon. $8, $7 With performances oy DerttOlitlon -5:30 p.iii. Thursday, Apiil 22, ot tho •rha"0, "lwllrt. nml Knri^ sa^i, kntp, 4 Free. All ages. (248) 305-7333 Theatre; 2211 woodward Ave., Detroit. students/seniors. (810) 220-3521 Dollrods, Telegraph, WillieMax," Wayne County Building, 600 Randolph, p.m. Sunday, April 25\Hill Auditorium, KIMMIEHORNE 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. RID0EDALE PLAYERS Miracles, Enemy Sduad, Jeff Haas Detroit. $25, includes buffet. (313) 825 N. University Ave.?*™ Arbor. $16, Friday-Saturday, April 23-24, at D.L. and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m. and "Into the Woods," a musical by Stephen., w/Marcus Belgrave, Tdday's 943-3095 $30, $40 and $50. (734) 764-2538 or Harrington's Roadhbuse, 2086 Crooks 4j).m. Sunday, May 2, 7 p.m. Tuesday- Sondheim, April 30-May 2, 7-8,14-16 Generation, The Suicide Machines, an http://www.ums.org Road, Rochester Hills. (246) 852-0550 Friday, May 4-7,11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 and 21-23, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, all-star blues jam led by MarkPasman JB E r^ EFI T S PONTIACOAKLAND SYMPHONY (ja*z, pop, blues) p.m. Saturday, May 8, and 1 p.m. and 4 and 3 p.m. Sundays, at the playhouse, of Mudpyppy, plus a sneat^preview of 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Lake. LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA p.m. Sunday, May •gj.Sl-2,,50J $19,50" 206 W.Long Lake between Crooks and "The MC5: A True Testimonial," T.p.m. CELTIC RHYTHMS Orion Performing Arts Center. $15, "With Wynton Marsalis. "Ja2Z at Lincoln arid $25. (313) 983-6611 Livernois. $13, $12 seniors/students. Friday, April 23, State Theatre, 2211 An evening of trddltluiijl dish MIUJJH !7£3pl3__ Center Celebrates the Ellington (248)988-7049 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $10, $15 and- with singers, dancers and instrumental eritgnrtial America in Rhythm and • ' $25. All ages. (313) 961-5451 or- ists, features Mary Callaghan Lynch, Tune^S p-mTTriday, April 23, Hill'—— OPERA ROSEPAU COMMUNITY PLAYERS ORG A J>J "The Dining Room,'April .23-24,. April http://www.statetheater.com Caitlin Lynch and Pat Lynch, 8 p.m. Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave,, Ann MtCHMAN OPERA THEATRE ,30-May 1, and 7-8, 8 p.m. Fridays- DETROIT ZOO Friday, April 23, at St. Hugo of the Hills MOTOR CTTY THEATRE OROAN SOCIETY Arbor. $16, $26. $32 and $36. (734) "Madame Butterfly" featuring Bolsboi Saturdays, and.2-p,m. Sunday, May 1, Cynthia Moss renowned for her 30-year Church, Opdyke Road, south of Hickory "Show Boat," starring Howard Keel, 764-2538 or http://www.ums org at the Upstage Theater, 21728 Grand study of African elephants, talks about Grove Road, Bloomfield Hills. Free, Kathryn Grayson and Ava Gardner, 8 LIQUID SOUL Opera (Moscow).star Marina : Mescherfakova and Chinese star Sun River east of Lahser, Detroit. $10* elephant- families, as well as her some- donations go to the Metro Detroit p.m; Friday-Saturday, April 30-May 1, 8 p.m. Friday, April 30,"Magic Bag, Xiu West, 8 p.m. Saturdays. April 24 (313) 537-7716/(313) 532-4010 times dangerous experiences on the Ulstei;ProjecM248) 644-5460 and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, organ 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. $12 and May 1, Sundays, April 25 and May SHAKESPEARIENCE African savanna, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, NEW MORNINO SCHOOL AUCTION overture begins 30 minutes before per in advance. 18 and older/ (248) 544- 2, and 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the A workshop production of "The. April 29, in the Wildlife Interpretive The "Western Extravaganza" includes formances with Tony O'Brien, at the .' 3030 or http://www.themagicbag.com Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway, Tempest,' through May 2. 8 p.m. Gallery at the zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile. live and silent auctions of jersey's auto Historic Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser (avantjazz) Detrptt. (313) 237-SlNG/(248) 645- Thursday-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, Royal Oak. $25. (248) 541-5717, ext. graphed by F*dorov, Yzermari and. Road at Grand River, Detroit. $2.50. MATT MICHAELS TRIO 6666,.; special celebration April 23-24 in honor 1205 Shanahan, trips to VegasrVail, Disney (313)531-4407 8-11:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, with . ' of Shakespeare's birthday, at Planet . ORAYFOX VISITS and Tahoe, Whitewater rafting, NASCAR trombonist Ron Kischuk Thursday, April Ant, 2357 Caniff, east of 1-75, Sunday, April 25, tour the refitted U.S. driving, diamonds, digital camera,.Red POPS/SWING 29. at the Botsford Inn, Farmington COLLEGE Hamtramck. $10, suggested donation. Navy Torpedo Recovery Ship at the foot Wings tickets and more, 5 p.m. to mid- ' Hills. $5 cover waived with dinner order. HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (313) 365-4948 of Hart Plaza after attending an'11 night Saturday, April 24, at Laurel JIM PARAVANTES (248)474-4800 VILLAGE PLAYERS OF BIRMINGHAM a.m. service In Mariner's Church (next Manor Banquet and Video Conference With Meridian, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY (MAS) _:PJpp(n,*18.pjn. ThursdaysJJaturdays, , ..April 22-24, and April 29-May i; and 2 "long Day's Journey as living Art;" " 16 the"e^OTcS'6T'tfteT)eTr6lt-Wlnd?0r" - Center, 39000 Schoolcraft Road,.,. Fridays-Saturdays through April, at 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, Duet. pjfn.' Sundays, April 25 and May 2, In excerpts from 0'NeW's play and discus Tunnel) honoring the Naval Sea Cadets Llvonja. $55, includes dinner; proceeds Andiamo Kada We*t^66Z6 Jejegraph 3663 Woodward Ave., at Martin Luther Adray Auditorium on campus, 5101 sion .2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Corps of Michigan and Ontario. (313) go to the k-8th grade parent coopera Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 865-9300 King Boulevard, Detroit. Free. All ages. Evergreen, south of Ford Road, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 259-2206 tive school in Plymouth. (734) 420- PAUL VORNHAOEN QUARTET (313)831-3838 Dearborn. $10, $8 students/seniors. 1099 Lone Pine Road', Bloomfield Hills. MCjMA MUSIC AWARDS 3331 Celebrates release of CD "Swing As You SHAHIDA NURULLAH (313) 845-9900 or http://theatre.hen- (248) 642-^800. Events precede Wayne County Music Awards hosted by -STARRY NIOHT" Are," with party and petformance, 9:30 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, April rvfbrd.cc:m!.us/• Players production of play to run May Benny and the Jets.with award-winners Preview gala for the Farmington p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 23-24, Bird 23, at Edison's, 220 Merrill St., U-0 MERCY THEATRE 14-29.r(248) 644-2075/ Over Easy..Steve King and the Dittlies, .Community Festival of toe Arts:with of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St., Ann Birmingham. NO cover. (248) 645-2150 "Bikwl Biiies,* through Sunday, April ZETTOOST THEATER, Jeff Jennings, Cub Koda and Elvis music by Matt Michaels trio, 8 p.m. Arbor: $5. 21 And Older: (734) 662- (voc ai/piano/bass/dr urns) 25,8 p,m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and:2; •Dutchman,'/ and "The Owl Killer/ Shelton, 8 p.rirttSunday, April 25, . Saturday, April 24, proceeds from an 8310 JIM PARAVANTES p.m. Sundays, in the McAuiey Theatre through May 1,8 p.m. Fridays- Lucille's, 43711 Michigan Ave,, west of auction will help fund the festival, at M4 ORCHESTRA With Meridian, 8:30 p.m. to midnight on the campus at.8200 W. Outer Dr., Saturdays, afthe theater, 2661 1-275, Canton Free. 21 arid-older, v " the William Costick Center; l.i Mile and 9-11:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Soup Fridays-Saturdays in April, Andiamo * ' Detroit. $10, $8 seniors/students. . Michigan Aye,, Detroit. (313) 965^9192 (313) 730-1627 Or Mlddlebelt roads, Farmington. $15, $25 Kitchen, 1585 Franklin, Detroit, (313) Italia West, 6676 Telegraph Road, at- (31^)993-1130 http://www.fast.to/bennyjets.com a c oupie. (248) 4780256. Festival 259-1374; 7-9?30 p.m. Sundays, at the " Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) ' W*U BONSTELLE THEATRE V OUT It MICHIGAN STUDENT FILM & VIDEO opens to the public April 25 and runs to Heidelberg, 215 N. Main, Ann Arbor. 865-9300 "One* Upon a Mattrees," 8 p.m. Friday- FESTIVAL ,;. ;' May 2 with live musical performances, $5.(734)663-7758 OWEN AND CHARLES SCALES Saturday, Aprif ,23-24, and 2 p.m. THEATRE The 30th.annual festival co-sponsored artjcouncil display, student talent, 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays in April. Sunday, April 25,' at the theater, 3424 .^Velveteeri Rabbit,' 2:30 p.m. by the betroignstitute of Arts and , demonstrations, and art work for sale. Duet, 3663 Woodward Ave., at Martin Woodward. $8-$ 13. (313) 577-2960 Saturdays and Sundays through April . Detroit Area Film & Television, features DICK WAONER ' tssmmsAMMsaiMM^ss-as Luther King Boulevard, Detroit. Free. All WfU MJWmr THEATRE 25, and 2:30 p.m. Thursday Friday, April films and videos by students, grades K- Legendary guitarist performs with BIRMmOHAM CONCERT BAND ages. (313) 831-3838 "American Enterprise," runs In rotating 8-9, at the theater, 135 E. Main St:, 12, Saturday; May 1, at the Detroit Film guest Immunity, 10 p.m. Sunday, April Looking for adult musicians (woodwind, OARYSCHUNK repertory to May 15; *The Playboy of - Northvlile. $7i (248) 349-8110 Theatre:,Free: (248) 547-0847 •.-'.' 25, Augle's, 31660 John R, Madison brassi and especially percussion play 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, April 22, the Western World," runs through May Heights. $15 donation, benefits multi ers) of ail ages, rehearsals are 7:30- at Edison's, 220 Merrill St., PAPER BAO PRODUCTIONS "OCEANS OP PUPPETS"; y 8 »n rotating repertory, at the theater, •jack and the Beanstalk," runs ..... : Performances and work shop's for pup-. ple sclerosis research, 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Groves High "Birmingham. NO cover. (248)' 645-2150 4743 Cat* Ave., Detroit. $10-117. Saturdays-Sundays to May 23,1 p.m. ' pet enthusiasts Including parents and (248)588-3120 School Birmmgham. (248) '474^997 (piano/bass/drums) (313)577-2*72. . Saturday* (lunch at noon) and 2 p.m. teens, featured performers are the . SCOOL JAZZ ANO PRIME Sunday* (lunch at 1 p.m.), at the Amailrig Clark, and Brad Lowe of TV's , Audttlon* for a Walk-on role 11 a.m. to Michigan Vocal Jazz Arrangers Tribute fAMlLY EVBNTS B p.m. Thursday, April 22 at WDIV TV 4 Concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April COMMUNITY Historic Player* Club, 3321 E, .* Hot Fudge Show, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jefferson, between Mount, Elliott arid Saturday, April 24, at the Livonia Civic WIUDANPORTH Studios, 550 W. Lafayette, Participants 28. on the Radclfffe campus of THEATER Schoolcraft College, Garden City. $5 McDougaH acrossfrom Herbprtown, Center Library, 32777 Five Mile, east of A children's folk concert, 2 p.m. must arrive at WpIV by 2 p.m. Be pre-, ;9HH|MMMMHpaav (••- L-... . <^ .. The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 mi n§n mm IB^BB^-^BTET ^BSBJE*; Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Christina Fuoco; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers* 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279 • •••••••••»•• > '<-^;V.i i> r • r, II ^^^^p^^ ^^mmmmmm PPIWP m imrtw j/THlfllSDAY, APfrIL 22,1999 < > f\ IS BY VICTORIA DIAZ story opens, she's selling toney And even as she "acts out" her from Ellen DeGeneres, who plays Movies and photos figure promi ing in surprise and suspense at SPSCIAL WRITBS real estate around town, but this sexual fantasies, indulging jn a a middle-aged detective named nently, as do'tape recordings of -all. "Goodbye Lover" is the cine gal is hungry when it comes to sizzling affair with her hus Rita Pompano, practically dead saccharin show tunes and self- Joffe's steeply angled shots, matic equivalent of a stylish fun money, honey. She's like a shark band's older brother, Ben, played pan. If Pompano ever believed help advice. One of the most sig overripe colors and imaginative house, filled with shadows, dis in the midst of a feeding frenzy, coolly by Don Johnson looking as that such things as absolute nificant scenes in the film fea lighting stylishly enhance this tortion, echoes, knotted turns and no way are mere real estate if he just stepped from the glossy truths existed, that was a long tures a reflecting pool as its cen '90s story about a world gone commissions going to do it for pages ofGQ. Ben is an executive time ago. "Either the world's terpiece. In numerous scenes, we aBkew. (At the film's conclusion,'1; and expensively dressed beings u vaguely reminiscent of human her. Soon, well see what she has at a prestigious public relations right side up or upside-down, it view the/ action either through the director takes special pain«; ' replicants in Ridley jScott's in mind (sort of) as a step up. firm called Icohage, who likes to depends on how'you look at it," glass or as a slightly-disorienting by the way, to bring us in and "Blade Runner." Be advised that, Enter her razory-edged hus remind his staff that "People she observes to another charac mirror image, one or two steps make us a part of the images we 'i band, Jake, played by the sweet- worry that it's a ter. From the point of view of the removed from "reality." have been watching.) as you enter the fun house, you 0 would be wise to take very little faced Dermot Mulroney, who dangerous...world; we've got to veteran detective, the world is Picture "Double Indemnity" "Goodbye Lover" started out'as " at face value.- absolutely nails his slippery role. convince, them that it's safe." not a pretty sight. . and other 40's thrillers, especial a stage drama 'created by ftO'rt • The movie stars Patricia Jake is as steeped in alcohol as a Whether he actually believes the In supporting roles, Mary- ly some of those tangled love Peer, and evolved into a screen^ > Arquette.as Sandra Dunmore, an fruitcake, but he fully shares his world is safe, or believes that's Louise Parker as a chameleon affair flicks with Joan Crawford. play written by Peer and Joe4^ empty soul who is like a life-size wife's appetite for moving up in an empty lie, or doesn't know like assistant at Iconage (watch Add a touch of Hitchcock. Mix in Cohen and Alec Sokolow. Though - performing doll acting out her the world and, together, they what he believes is beside the her change her image as the film a little Brian DePalma-Orson it has a few implausible spots^lts make a particularly deadly duo, point. Preserving image is his progresses), and Ray McKinnon Welles influence. Stir it all tight, taut tone and fast pace ' life, intent on making the world ,T her apple by acquiring money, even as he plays with the bright life and his livelihood. as a true-blue detective add to together with a bib of "Death should keep most movie-goer«f money and more money. As the ly colored toys he designs, even One of the most refreshing the labyrinthine action. trap," and the chilling, night entertained and engaged" as she sings in the church choir. performances in the film comes Director Roland Joffe under mare tang of Ridley Scott's throughout. It's commentary ori^' scores his serio-comic study of "Blade Runner," and you have the thin, blurry edges that;* the influence of image, present some idea of what "Goodbye appear to separate image from ' ing his story against a highly Lover" is like. It seems influ the real thing nowadays rn'a'y'' 8 I S E R V E I E (• r t \ T- it i r detailed backdrop. Television is enced, as a matter of fact, by even provide food for thought*'' everywhere (including the exam countless films, although this is after these flickering bits of light IDi MOVIES ining room at the morgue). not to say that it's tired or lack have faded from the screen. 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"How could you do ly. • _ ^ Continuous Show Ojiy H*f /:*>• f \ V •\« Tht Ob$€rvtr 4k JSceen/Hc/THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 (NMT*)I7 Emimen from page El nearly causes the speakers to He attributes the success to "a after his performance. POP. , couple reasons, probably. Just on Rappers like Smith claim Dr, At Big Dave Leading the group in a chorus the LP being timed right, and I Dre only got involved with and the Ultra of "Slim" and "Shady," Eminem's feel right now kids are more into Eminem because he is white. sonics' CD nickname, he freestyled through hip-hop now more than ever. I Preparing for that, Eminem release party, "My Name Is." feel like I say a lot of things that responds on "Role Model" off cele brater a His impromptu lyrics honor a lot of people can relate to," "The Slim Shady LP." packed the: Detroit. "I came back one time to His Eminem/Slim Shady per* "Some people only thai I'm Blind Pig, make Detroit famous,," ... sona is a direct contrast to his white, ignore skill/ 'Cause I danced cheered •Detroit, make this frickin' party awkwardness. Marshall Math* stand out like a green hat with and sang along hype." era' story has been well docu an orange bell," he raps. with the music. ^1 want to give everybody mented. The rapper, whose face That's a typical prtfpVfor showing Slim Shady /stares out from the: cover of the CHfttSTPiA Eminem's first hit is the fVOCO show for the low," he said. current Rolling Stone, spent his catchy "My Name Is," but the blues band. D#Jtroiter8 are showing its rap- formative years in the Detroit clean version of the song on the "It was ,, a pe/i a lot of love. Romeo native area, the exact city is up for radio and on MTV doesn't let on smash. We work at it. We work Kid Rock, known to his mother debate. Most claim that he grew to the theme of the rest of The at getting people into it and get as^geb Ritchie, has hit platinum. up in a trailer park on the east Sljm Shady LP;" Throughout ting active and.enjoying them Ctewn rappers I.C.P., who will side of Detroit. He has a toddler _"Slim Shady," Eminem raps selves," singer/harmonica player release an album in May, have daughter with an on-again, off- graphically about sexually trans "Big Dave" Steele said. generated their fair share of con- again girlfriend. mitted diseases, HIV-infected Now Big Dave and the Ultra trjftsrsy. He left Detroit for Los Angeles women, driving around with his sonics are spreading the bluesy Eminem's "The Slim Shady where he took second place in daughter while her mother's message throughout the United Butt paoroe sr PAW. BCMcouiei L?"j!pM 500,000 copies within the rap Olympios, It was there body is stuffed in the trunk; States and Canada, during a tour Returning to town: In the midst of a U.S. tour, Big Dave the-.lBrst two weeks of its release. he was introduced to his mentor, stealing, and drug use. that includes stops in New York, and the Ultrasonics return to the Detroit-area this Herperformed live during MTVs Dr. Dre of the gangsta rap group The cover of "The Slim Shady Quebec, Minnesota, Oregon, week. "Spring Break" and returns to NWA and Aftermath Records. LP" shows Eminem and his British Columbia, Df f«0it in May to play the State "When I was coming up on the daughter staring out into the Saskatchewan, Arizona, Utah Tbsflfre. Esham Smith, another local scene, you know a lot of ocean while a person's legs hang and California. The band, which Bedard, Madcat Ruth. There's a D$(rfiit rapper, is hoping to fol- people wasn't trying to hear me. out of a trunk. It's not exactly will be on the road until Aug. 8, \offM their footsteps. lot of excellent musicians that I Thanks to the help of Dr. Dre, fodder for water-cooler conversa returns home fo play three continue to look up to." KKI Rock, Eminem and Smith I'm thankful to come back and tion, and Eminem knows this. shows this weekend. are nominees at the Detroit Big Dave and the Ultrasonics rep my city the right way," he He's ready for whatever contro They are touring in support of perform at 9 p.m. Thursday,, Music Awards set for Friday, said. versy may come forth. "Big Dave and the Ultrasonics," April 23, at the State Theatre. April 22, at Fifth Avenue, 215 S. It was Dr. Dre who christened their debut for Burnside Records Fifth Ave., Royal Oak. There is a It's crazy, crazy," Eminem said Eminem "Slim Shady."" "I'm expecting that., I'm and their third overall. Big Dave cover charge for the 21 and older of the hype that surrounds him. "Slim Shady is like an alter already gettin' a little bit but you and the Ultrasonics inked a deal show. Call (248) 542-9922 for "It's like something you want to ego, it's just like another name I know whatever comes my way, with Portland, Ore..-based label more information; 9 p.m. Friday, happen but you don't know if it's gave my temper. It's like another I'm like, whatever. It doesn't after meeting up with'executives April 23, Sisko's, 5855 Monroe going to. You know what I mean? way to describe my anger. It's matter to me. I'm ready for it," at a Portland festival. . Boulevard, Taylor. There is a When it happens, it's like, whoa." like just a thing," Eminem said he said. "Burnside has a record^store in cover charge far the 21 and older Portland. They saw us and they show. (734)278-5340; and 9:30 wanted to sign us up on the p.m. Saturday, April 24, Blind Esham from page El spot," Steele explained. Pig, 206-208 S. First St., Ann "Big Dave and the Ultrasonics" Arbor. Cover charge. 19 and was produced by Ron Levy, a up. All that's in there is rjjins, tioned. I don't like the same posi about Smith is that he's a devil older. (734) 996-8555. well-respected member of the . They return to, play Karl's right now. I hate to say it like tion. I like to switch it,up." worshipper. His side project is blues community. His credits that but it is. Ruins. So you tell Natas, satan spelled backward. Cabin, 9779 N. Territorial Road, include playing with Roomful of Plymouth, at 10'p.m. Thursday, me how the music ain't gonna be 'Knucklehead' Smith Smith's management didn't Blues, B.B. King and Albert -' as hard as the city." Smith learned about rap music respond to requests about the June 10. (734) 455-8450. For King. more information about Big "Mail Dominance" on Over- from listening to the radio in controversy. "It was really good for me per core/Gothom, a subsidiary of New York, where his mother sent Dave and the Ultrasonics, e-mail But it was the dark imagery sonally. It was an excellent expe the band at bigdave2@earth- Overture Music/in Novi, is him after run-ins with the law: that pushed sales of Smith's 15 rience as far as working with a Smith's latest collection oPtaies . "When I went to New York, I link.net or music@burnsidere- *Jason Fisher, Your Future Oyer solo albums and the six with professional with a lot of experi cords.cpm. Chamomile." from the streetfFor "Mail Domi- was probably like 8 or 9 and I Natas past the 100,000 mark - ence, especially in blues. He does - nance," he looked to Overture used to be stealing cars and Christina Fuoco is the pop all without amajor marketing a lot of different kinds of music." Misc. music reporter for The Observer Studios and producer Jade Scott being like a knucklehead. My push. "He has a definite deep under Santos. The partnership worked momma she didn't like that. She Jason Fisher of Royal Oak & Eccentric Newspapers. If you "Nobody was doing this type of standing of blues which is basi raised more than $500 at his have a question or comment for well, according to Smith's man thought I was hanging out with music. We were using dark cally where I come from. He ager Brian Major. th > rong people so she sent me show Saturday at the Xhedos her, you can leave her a message imagery to the point where some made a lot of good suggestions to Cafe in Ferndale for the family at (734) 953-2047, mailbox No. "To watch Esham work, he's off to New York which is where of our records couldn't get into me. He showed me a couple gui my grandmother stayed," he of Nick Schamanski, who died 2130, or write to her at The truly a genius and I can't speak the store because of the album tar licks which I started using. Observer & Eccentric Newspa in enough superlatives to said. Sunday, April 11, in Auburn cover itself," he said. "Now they Also, he was very positive toward Hills. Fisher, who had played in pers, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, describe him. What was really The radio stations there got albums out with darker me, very encouraging and very Livonia, Mich., 48150, or cfuo- beautiful was when he had an played rap on the weekend rang a band with Schamanski years imagery that we ever tried to use positive about the way I sang. He back, has released one CD, [email protected]. idea in his head of what a song ing from Run-D.M.C. to "rapper I on a rap album." just pumped me up a little bit , should sound like, he'd articu had never heard of in my life." The plan is to bring Smith up and made me feel good about late it to Scott, and Scott would "I just caught the vibe. It was a from the underground with "Mail what we do. It wag nice to hear." translate that into the beat. Now whole 'nother, world. As the sum Dominance." Smith got a hint of Levy also encouraged the band you've got this slamming music mer went'on.'a^jd the year went ****! PERFECTION! mainstream success last year to focus its arrangements. •lo^v 1IM-- (HK40O SuN 'Ml! loop that has been created in on, when I came back down here when a song of his, *Hot Booty" Steele grew up in Pennsylva maybe two to three hours." I was rapping." from his "KKKill the Foetus" nia, near Pittsburgh, and moved "Mail Dominance" explores Upon returning to Detroit, album, appeared in and out of to Ann Arbor eight years ago to . several elements of hip-hop where he attended Osborne High three scenes of the Warren Beat- form Big Dave and the. Ultrason ATREAT! CAPTIVATING! inpjuding slow grooves ("Slow School, with his rapping skills, ty film "Bulworth." ics with acquaintances. MjOtjon"), old school influences Smith and his brother started a Despite this success, Smith n "The four of us lived in a town ("Gtfli'lia AtJiiosphyit! ), Kueed record label. . •hasn't inked -a -major label con- in Fmmsylvauia where I went to Afil^TQttmaSWip . raps ("Reload"), ballads CAu "He opened a lot of doors for tract. A1AM ItlllU^WIIWCfM HOM If Ola ; school. We were just playing for Revoir") and funk ("King of people, even in Michigan," Smith fun and different-people moved Hearts"). "Whoa" is innovative said about his brother. •"A lot of the major labelsjael—to "different parts of the country. iroups like I.C.P., they don't- and relentlessly catchy wttiTits threatened by Eshnm hpransp Thcy pcrQUQdod mo to move out '1950s pop melody. Smith want to pay. homage.- But people they could look at his track here and start the band/* . exp|a[ned that, he likes to mix: it know very little about me so record and see that he's already "I just enjoy the blues and they just assume things about been successful. He doesn't need that's one of the reasons I got s Fortune -i'kind of geUsick of the same me. Maybe 111 kill them or some that external validation from a persuaded to come here in the ofcFtype of rapping going on, and thing. -I tdon't know," he added major label saying we're gonna first place. There's a lot of good aqgett just the rhythms that people are laughing. make you a success. He already blues in the Detroit area - John-< using. I'm kind of like multi-posi One thing that has been said is one," Major~said. ny Bassett, Mr. B., George NOW PLAYING LANDHARKSMAIN ART AMC LIVONIA 20 No F»»*«* A*c«pw< 'VIBRANT and ADVENTUROUS! A splendid role for KATE WINSLET." "HIP. EDGY AND : i\ii> HOWLINGLY FUNNY!" M. ph. t> li 'i.-hn.. *»\imiimn "HILARIOUS! SPADE IS ON Ml,'pvihing fiYtotes w into o new world., rowdy, roundly and i a- *m*<^^^*wm mmarz* ~-ii E8* The Observer & Eccentric/THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1999 BY EiSANOB HKALD •"•••:,-^V:''" :.>• :" ''<:.<• ' Stir Critty Cafe . • . SPBCUJLWWTBB _ - Wtwrt: Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills, District'6 (off 1-75 use With the speed that Italian either JpslyrlRoad or Baldwin Road South exits),. restaurants opened in Metro- Hour*: Sunday-Thursday il a^m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Detroit only a few years *g07Z~ untif lit p,rn; ! Asian-influenced eateries are I Menu* Fresh, creative Ran-Aslan with noodle and stir-fry dishes. now. sprouting up across; the, .CreateVour-0*vn or sit-down full service, . area. Co»t! Lunch $7-10. Dinner $8-14. Kid's menu, seven items $4-5, The latest is Stir Crazy Cafe in including'free dessert. . District 6 at Great Lakes Cross R«»ervatkKi«: Call ahead seating. ing, Auburn Hills, that opened Credit card*: All majors.accepted. last Friday, April 1$. .;"'•; Since 1995, founder and presK dent Gary Leff has successfully ty of visual stimulation, setting offered Monday to Friday from operated three Stir Crazy Cafes an Oriental mood. At a cost of opening until 4:30 p.m. Prices in the Chicago area. This is his $1.5 million for the interior, soft then are 25 percent less than inaugural in the highly competi maple wood stained a honey dinner, yet only downsized por tive, moderately-priced eatery "color, creates a glow sending tion-wise by 10 percent. ' scene of southeast Michigan. your eyes upward to the lighting If as Midwesterners, we're Leff, a Northwestern University and the voluptuous silk fabric anything like Chicagoans, top MBA. grad, who worked as a man shades. appetizer selections will be agement consultant for Fortune Stir Crazy's Crazy Buddha Bar Crispy Sesame Calamari served 500 companies, conceived the" Stir with hammered iron wok with a wasabi cocktail sauce, Crazy idea during a trip to Asia, in torchieres, inspired by a wok and Coconut Shrimp with a sweet ^992., Attracted to the many chopsticks motif, move your eyes and sour tamarind dipping sauce healthy ingredients and clean, to the large, gleaming exhibition and classic, crispy, delicate Veg bold flavSteof Asja»=ctrtSitte, Leff kitchen with its four, double wok etable Spring Rolls with Thai redirected ms^€areer to Ihjitpf Stations. Wok cooks, under direc sweet and sour sauce. entrepreneurial restaurateur. tion of Malaysian native and Chinese Chicken Salad is He s^ys he chose the Great executive chef Wah Chew Boey, number one in this department Lakes Crossing location.because face diners creating their meal and among noo'dle dishes, "Auburn Hills is an up an com at the interactive food bar. favorites are Pad Thai with ing area with strong demograph More eye candy on the walls — Shrimp and Crazy Chow Fun ics, but presently under serviced. . a bright "wok on the wild side" with Shrimp, loaded with pea Being near the 25-screen Star Orientalia mural depicts among pods, bean sprouts, mushrooms Theater complex is a great other activities, a colorful dragon and onions in a black bean draw." opening chopsticks. Chinese sauce. Location just inside the Dis SiAtt raoro BT JOHN BTOUCAW characters printed in classical Wok-Tossed Entrees and Spe Rred-up: General manager Andy York {left to right), and Chef Wah ChewBoey work trict 6 entrance is a big plus for calligraphy send "crazy" mes cialty Plate winners include diners who come to eat seriously- sages to those able to translate Kung Pao Chicken, Ginger Beef, with other chefs to prepare orders at the newly opened Stir Crazy Cafe. prepared food, but don't wish it them. Sesame Chicken and Asian complemented by entertainment In one word, Stir Crazy Cafe is Cajun Tuna. and the amped-up atmosphere "cool." Add that it offers fresh, Some selections are marked begins with all vegetarian at $8. Among desserts, overwhelming. Any wine on the small but crafty offered at,other eateries in the high-quality food at reasonable with one (spicy) or two (very Depending on choice, chicken, first choice is Famous Banana list is $5 per glass or $18 per bot heart of District 6. prices in a fun, yet sophisticated spicy) chilis. As a reference beef, shrimp, fresh fish or cala Wontons, deep:fried with white tle. Each wine comes with a sug Adding to its stellar reputation environment, and you have a point from one who likes Asian mari can be added for $2 to chocolate, vanilla ice cream, and gested menu-item. as the area's busiest restaurant happening place before or after dishes kicked up, Stir Crazy very $3.50. Fill your bowl from the caramel sauce. Looking to the future and late designers, JPRA Architects of shopping or a film at the new spicy is moderate compared to market bar, choose^frqi$ two , A large selection of beverages 2000, owner Gary Leff hopes to Farmington Hills and the Ron Star Theater. 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