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VOIUIVH 35 NUMBER 70 WISTIAND, MICHIGAN * G6 WKJES * http: , observer rco-ntm con. v \ •:>> » ;u Ctw •tHO ffliijTWn CnuoDicftttoa* N*twori. li*. IN THE PAPER Elected clerk option pondered TODAY Westland City Council members are mulling; the possibility of an elected city clerk, as is done in some communities. The possibility Gibbons speaks out COMMUNITY LIFE follows the firing; of former Clerk Patricia Gibbons, which has generated controversy. BY DARRELL CLEM have faith in me," Gibbon*, 52, staid; "! STAFF WRITfcfi really appreciate all the nice and hon BY DARHELi CLEM position accountable only to the resi dclemeo4.homecomm.net Oh, you beautiful doll: A STAFF Warren dents of Westland," Councilman' est people out there, who want to sup native of Norway, now [email protected] Richard LeBianc said, Breaking her silence, former West- port me. 1 really feci honored that local, has enjoyed collect A proposal to let Westland voters LeBlaric and colleagues. Glenn land City Clerk Patricia Gibbons said they're backing me and supporting elect their own city clerk has gained Anderson and Sandra Cicirelli have Monday she felt humiliated by the way me." ing dolls from around the momentum in the aftermath of Patricia mounted the three signatures needed her firing was handled- Gibbons has defended her job perfor world during her far- Gibbons' firing by a four-member coun to place the issue on the council agenda But she said she has learned, that mance in ihe $69.7;i9-a-year position cil majority. for a 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, meeting at good citizens of the community will from which she was ousted Jan. 18. flung travels./Bl "I believe that the city clerk position City Hall. come to the defense of a person Scores* of citizens and Westland coun-. should be a nonpartisan, apolitical wronged. Please see CLERK, Ai "I really feel wonderful that people Please see GIBBONS, A4 AT HOME Shall we dance? Glass action: Members of the Michigan Depression Glass Society, which meets in Livonia, sparkle with pleasure over the beauty of the pieces and the memories the items evoke./OS
BY JULIE BBOWN STAFF WRITER ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] •There's nothing like Winterfe's.t to Dining: Woo your valen fight those midwinter blues - unless tine at a romantic restau maybe it's an aH-expenses-paid trip to rant Our list includes a warm climate. For those staving in Westland. Win- Cafe Bon Homme, Cafe .terfost's a great option The event will Cortina, La Bistecca Ital start 10 a.m. .Sunday. Feb. 6, with a ian Grille, Marco's, and firefighters' pancake breakfast. From 11 a.m. to •(? p.m., there will be enter Fonte D'Amore./EX tainment including magic, juggling. story-telling, interactive foreign lan guage, puppet theater and others. N'elson Pearson's Wildlife Safaris REAL ESTATE will perform U a.m and remain all day. "He's the highlight of 6ur show."': Sales keep bubbling: said Robert'Kosowski. Westland Parks Almost every area com and Recreation director. "He's really munity has seen the value great." ''..'•' srArrPitfrivsw Rjo*rtACfi» Inflatable* wiH be set up in the Bai of homes rise since last Party time: Revelers enjoy their time at the Firefighters Ball at the Hellenic Cultural Center. ley Center gym for the youngsters. The year at this time,/Fl center is on Ford near Carlson. "Get out of the cabin* is a- big reason for the event, helping visitors fight the seasonal blues. Kosowski said. There'* INDEX not much tor those who aren't winter Firefighters cut a rug at ball sports enthusiasts to do this time oi • At Home D year, he noted. • Classified Index F5 BY JULIE BROWN ~~ Please see FEST, AS Autos G9 STAFF WRITER Home A Service Guide G8 jbrownQoe.homecomiix.net Jobs Fll he Firefighters Ball Saturday, Rentals Ffi Jan. 29, was a resounding suc • Community Life Bl Tcess. "Great," said Capt. Colleen Fedel • Crossword F7 of the Westland Fire Department. • Entertainment El "Everybody had a good time. We • Obituaries A2 were happy with the turnout." • Opinions A12-13 She said turnout was 320-350 at the Hellenic Cultural Center, with • Real Estate Fl BY DARRELL CI.EM many city employees, business sup STAFK WRITER • Sports CI porters and those from other area .dciemQor.hcimci'omm.net fire departments attending A Garden City man. su.-pet.nii .J": a Fedel and other organizers appre string of robberies and driving a stolvo ciate the community/business sup HOW TO REACH US van. led Westland police.oft. a Tfwnph port/Decker's Flowers helped with chase that ended early Monday when decorations. "They just did a great N'ews/wm: 734-953-2104 he hit a utility pole in Canton Town job," she Aaid. "It was beautiful." Newsroom Fax; 734-591-7279 ship, authorities said. The firefighters wore their dress £-maH: Jbfowneoa.twnacomiH.tit The 39-year-old suspect, was arrested bides, usually only worn when after an officer'smashed out the tiri • Nightline/Sports: 734-953-2104 attending promotions or funerals. vers window of a .1995 'Ford'AorosT.ar Reader Comment Line: 734483*2042 They looked nice, 'Fedel. said, and it ,w,-4" 11,.,} ^-- "••• ••• ,-.-1:...... , ...L was good to wear those clothes for a Good time: Sgt. Ed Hosmer (left), union president, talks over Classified Advertising:734-591-0900 LA,1M |'V,(<\(1 MM«« 'IUI. a y\.> ui. i. i *. j*w L i the night's events with Sgt. Marty Reddy of the Westland Fire said- . Display Advertising: 734-591-2300 A3 Department. A 19-year-old. passenger not a rob* . Home Delivery: 734-SM4HI00 ^r ease Dvv Please <*<> CHASE, A;} service
BYDAUtKUCUM off the pain. This* program has been A wel STAFF Wtmoi just wonderful." come 4cl«iB#o«JHmiccomin4a*t Arriving one recent Wednesday, face: AlNagy stop* by the Westland Nagy wa.s greeted by a smiling Poet library every other Wednesday to pick and a barking dachshund, 10-year-old Helen up feooki that he deliver* to Helen Kelly. Poet, 87. Poet's home. "Sift's my best friend nnd my pal," greets A/ Nagy, 63, volume*™ his time to help Poet said. Vn*?v nt Be $ure to ask about this • -f-t." • • ' renders like Poet, $7. who is confined to At the library, employee Martha the door money-sairing card her home, ' . ' Rogers picks out novels, books on tape. "I have a little Hpare Hfr*# r»n my videoa and othpr library m«tenal« for as he w ou hand*, so I thought I would do a little mo«it of the horncbound customers She deliver^ renew your good for soipe people who need it," he gets help from two volunteers; who help lihrar\ said- . . her package the materials for the dri .»to,'t:rffi,'v trubscription to your Nagy. an auto body instructor at the vers, to her Jane Zemha, supervisor of circulation Hometown Newspaper! William D. Ford C«reer/Tedini«*l Cen home ter, is one of Ave driven who help the and technical services, used to run the library's home-delivery program for program, which started last spring. shut-in resident*. She chose to continue picking out Poet suffers constant sciatic nerve materials for Poet. pain because she has arthritis at the "Helen always tells me I can read her baa* of her spine. She is on* of 13 peo mind," Zemha said. "1 usually pick ple benefiting from the program. human, interest kind* of stones and 'I'm in theae four walls all the time, good women author* that I think she'd and the pain pill* I take dtaniaaafc 4o like,".:, do much good 'she aaid, sitting in h«r N«gy. on one recent delivery. living room. "Mr. Nagy alwsys brings Si *yj V-t -j me good stuff It kind of take* my mind TTeH» e ««M» IWRfOS m t, iv 11*« 111
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omHawtay, UROY A. COfftilN seven great-grandchildren. Jan, 26 in Westland. She was a DAMKL H. WALMCHaWT ographer Services for LeRoy Conklin, 79, Mr. Johnston was preceded in homemaker. She was a member Services for Daniel Wald: 734> 953-2129 of Wayne were held Jan. 28 at death by his wife, Isabella. of VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. achmidt, of Wayne wei;e held hawley® Uht Funeral Home with the Rev. Memorials may be made to 9885, Westland, and Women of Feb. 2 in Harry J. Will Funeral oe.homecomm.net Jerry YarneU officiating. Inter- Hospice of Michigan. the Moose No. 1339, Garden Home in Wayne. . men! was in Cadillac Memorial EMILY OAffTZ City. Mr. Waldschmidt died Jan, 28 Gardens West of Westland. Services for Emily Gartz, 95, of Surviving are her husband, He was a teacher-at John Bryan Mttc Mr. Conklin was born Jan. 15, Perry; son, Donald Lord of Glen - Glenn High School in Westland Westland Were, held Jan. 31 in r__ on -.____ Pfwt 1921, and died Jan. 22 in Battle Farmington Hiiis Church of God dale, Aria.; daughters, Sharilyn tOt <-»v )cai a. 734) 953-21 Creek. with burial at Oakland Hills (John) Elliott of Houston, Texas, Surviving are his wife, Muriel; •bmitchelh He was a foreman. and Sondra (Eldon) Relitz of Ann son, Jake; and daughter. Megan. oe.homecomm, Memorial Park inNovi. Officiat Mr. Conklin is survived by ing was the Rev. Gordon Steinki. Arbor; sisters, Mabel Smeltzer of Contributions may be made to wife, Stella; son, Duane of West- Mrs. Gartz, born Dec. 7, 1904, Ijmaing and Lorraine Sweet of . the National Cancer Institute. land; two sisters, Violet Lumetta in Prussia, died Jan. 28 in West- Owosso; nine grandchildren; and •DIAL* R. BALL Jt. and Betty (Bud) Horste; three 16 great grandchildren. Benson, land. She was a homemaker. Services for Gerald Ball Jr., 15, brothers, Francis Conklin, Rus Surviving are her sons, Stan Memorials may be made to of Wayne were held Feb 1 in Representative sell (Connie) Conklin and Bill Hospice of Henry Ford-Ply Uht Funeral Home with burial ) 9532174 ley (Joan) of Westland, Terry (Eunice) Conklin; seven grand Gartz of Westland and Ernest mouth Office of Philanthropy, 1 at Cadillac Memorial Gardens ben$on<&> children; and five great-grand Ford Place, Suite 5A, Detroit, MI ^*?$Pfi- oe.homecomm.net Gartz of Canton; sisters, Helen West, Westland. Officiating was children. Wilderman of St. Joseph, Mich., 48202. the Rev David Martin He was preceded in death by a and Olga Inholtz of St. Joseph; AAUNC D. SPOfW son, LeRoy Michael. seven grandchildren; and 10 Services for Arlene Spohn, 65, of Gerald, born April 7, 1984; SueM WALTER ft. JOHNSTON great-grandchildren. Westland were held Jan. 31 in died Jan. 26 in Detroit. He was a Community Ufa Services for Walter Johnston, 85, Memorials may be made to John N Santeiu & Son Funeral student. He was a member of the (734) 953-2 of Westland took place Jan. 29 in Emily Gartz Church Memorial Home with burial at Cadillac Wayne Dearborn Youth Hockey sm* John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Fund. Memorial Gardens West, West- Association. He attended Wayne oe.homeCGm'm.net Home with the Rev. Rocky Barra Arrangements were made by land. Officiating was the Rev. Memorial High School and from Tri-City Christian Center Vermeulen Funeral Home in Jack Spitza. Stevenson Middle School. officiating. Westland. Mrs. Spohn, born July 8, 1934, Mr, Johnston, born Aug. 18, IVABCUI POTTO in Detroit died Jan, 28 in Gar Surviving are his parents, Ger Jim Hertford, 1914, in Brantford, Ontario, den City. She was an office work ald and Gloria Ball; brother, Circulation Manager Services for Evabelle Potter, 81, Canada, died Jan. 27 in Dear of Westland were held Jan. 29 in er. Jacob; sister, Falan; grandpar (734)953-2238 born. He was an engine tester. Vermeulen Funeral Home with Surviving are her brother, ents, Richard and Jacqueline Surviving are his son, Roy; burial at Cadillac Memorial Gar* Robert Burkholder; siBter, Ball and Valentin and Gloria daughters, Elizabeth (Marvin) dens West in Westland. Officiat Dorothy Carlson; several nieces Guajardo; numerous aunts, Warsaw, Deborah (Kenneth) and nephews. uncles, cousins and friends who iii'iimi »4****4*ft a ing was the Rev. Drex Morton. Cary and Bonnie (Steven) Keto- Mrs, Spohn was preceded in live in Westland. Mrs. Potter, born, Aug. 31, la; nine grandchildren; and 1918, in Morrice, Mich., died death by her husband, Theodore. ClftttfllWOQfi Ra^pftllflwiiMittntit•••*•*> •••^i/v*ff*«f waVAvVfl
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InslHMlK (' A story in Sunday's Observer ^^9f9m^^^^¥'r*^''^^^**'^'********'^'***'*'*^'''**'^'*'**'**^'^^^^rASV^ ' WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS may have implied that Roger 0alBOlllRi*WI¥W-0^^ lh.it Rr.ilK Caldwell, UAW Local 845 presi eaaa*an*>ai •" * ' ^tta^aaaVt^MAfi' BJBafftBP VJ A'I'i'BiPiPAjiCE l\ns the KilU dent, endorsed Charles "Trav" PpaHuUI ; *•«••»«?••••••-••••*•«-**»*•*•»••••«*«*•**p^^wilFVaWlr. lZLflfrJHRQUGH 1^3 LW Griffih, David Cox and David wepaPaalepOvLeeae? »«pa«*«4**fti*i**«fe«**«tft*t««M**e^wV'V*Var^aw*^V '. rVnuuit toCHyofWMtland Council Relation No. «-85-441, the following , , James in the last Westland r M'ffkh*4ifi>tfTM« f»MiM*«»* "* + record of study •waiaft* attendant* « pubUriwd; vPMvvaf ^Rj^^KPRlV < EXAMPLES council election. He personally NQ ofSttidv Study Strndw 25 yr. old mom *,- r ^-, did not. • Online — www.otemver-occentric.cQm — can tea accessed with Councilpcraan Attended Eicuaad Pftrc«»ntaffR $ just about amy communications soft ware: PC or Macintosh. You Glenn S. Anderson 71 63 8 89% : with 1 child 1 6 %**m . mmm GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT •0O0MTDDLEBKLT OAJLDBNUlTT,MI4RtS5 TV folkwia* v«hk)l«i bavf bt«o TSAftAiiAix anrut vw« IStllfflftCUHY 4DR iiARQUlS 2MKBM76FftKX«82lfifl latlPORD iMLrttTIVA KNJFT0SMXMS14MW6 l»e* CHEVROLET 4 DA NOVA lYJSKS14XJZ060afi3 Wi FORD % DR. ESCORT ]PAPPtlJlirWl7«90a JtlP 2 DR. DJ6DS110223 laSBQKO i Da SPECTRUM JSlRO6l7AK7A033^2 1M4 PORD 2 DR 1FABP3SM6KF118071 laatCHRYSLSft 4DR.ntfHAVKNUK lC4BJP«7GX«W«iH The Observer A EccentricJ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 (W)AJ Ball from page AI fun occasion and not a funeral. The band, Joyride, provided plenty of dance music and kept the revelers moving, "We were happy with the way it turned out," Organizers hope for a bigger event in the future. They may hold it every other year, but that's still in the dis Words: cussion stage. Westiand "it's definitely going to happen Fire Chief again," said Sgt. Ed Hosmer, union president, Having it every Mark Neal other year could keep the excite talking at ment for the event, he said, the ball: which had returned after a long More than hiatus. 300 people "It turned out very well," Hos attended mer said. "We had a bigger turnout than we thought." Orga Saturday's nizers were originally planning gala at the for 200 people. ';• * ' Hellenic "The band was great, the food Cultural was great, the decorations were Center. great," Hosmer said. More than 50 Westiand firefighters and their spouses attended, and the spouseH liked^meeting the oth ers, he said. "You could feel there was a need for it" Fred and Ginger: Firefighter Tim Marshall None of the revelers had to go 8tAIT PBcm* IT RANPT JACUW and Gretchen Schroeder do some dancing out on duty Saturday night "We Memories; Retired firefighters (left to right) Battalion Chief Larry Futrell, Battalion at the ball had guys on duty," Fedel said. Chief Ed Ferguson and Assistant Chief George Riley.I ooking at pictures of other "The guys on duty just couldn't . come." retired firefighters. Fest from page A1 This year's event will feature • it's a fun day. It's HUO ict* sculptor doing figurines- There will be sleigh rides minimal cost.' through Central City Park, said Sharon Scott Kosowski, who's working with —co-chair co-chairs Sharon Scott and Diane Friti. Seott is a city cuuii- She's found many like Winter cilwoman, Fritz interim city fest."There are many activities clerk. children will enjoy," Scott said. "Last year we had about 800 agreeing with Kosowski the on our count." Kosowski said of event fights cabin fever. Winterfest, a city of Westiand "It gets the kids out of the event. Organizers are hoping to house." she said of Winterfest, do even better this year, in the designed for the whole family. neighborhood of] .000. There will be a bowling tour The event is free except for nament Saturday, Feb. 5, at tood and sleigh rides, he said. Westiand Bowl, sponsored by the Scott is also hoping for strong Westiand Chamber of Com attendance. merce. Proceeds will benefit "It's a fun day. It's minimal Westiand Youth Assistance. For cost," she said, "Hopefully, the information, call the chamber at weather will cooperate," (7:UCJ26-7222. Chase from page A1 bery suspect - surrendered on Michigan Avenue arid then west his own. toward 1-275. reaching speeds of Both men will likely face dru« 7"j mph in a 40-mph zone during charges for 12 packets of heroin a chase that spanned four miles, that police say they found inside Stobbe said. .- the van, lA. Marc Stobbe said. A police report noted ihat the The driver, already wanted on driver "was swerving over all a $238 warrant in Red ford, also five lanes" of westbound •Michi will likely face charges of rob gan Avenue.. bery and fleeing from police, Sto The driver lost control of the bbe said van as he approached ;i traffic- The driver is suspected in n backup at 1-275 and tried to pass Jan 26 robbery at the BoRics on the south shoulder, the police hair salon at Wayne and Glen- report said. wood in Westiand, Stobbe said. The van slid into a grassy A man went into the business, median and hit a utility pole, asked for change and seized and the passenger got out and aooa siu money from a cash register. surrendered to police, the report The driver also i» suspected of said. three Dearborn incidents in which a man robbed women of The driver again t.ried to their pursew in business parking escape but hit the pole,.and a lots, Stobbe said. Those crimes police officer used the butt of his occurred between Jan. 21 and pistol to smash out,the van's Jan 28, he said. window and wrestle the -aspect The suspect's capture came under control ihe police report, after Westiand police spotted a said. (The word is out!) stolen van at a Marathon gas The driver also was hit tn the station on Wayne Road near head by the pistol as the window Gle'nwoffd, a police report said broke, the report said. He was Police trailed the van a short, treated and released at Oakwood distance to Wayne Road and Hospital/Annapohs Center in Sims, where the driver sued off Wayne, after Westiand arid Wayne police Authorities are continuing cars tried unsuccessfully to block their investigation, and Stobt>e his path, the report said. said tie it her man hail been The driver led police south to charged as 'of Tuesday afternoon • Police trailed the van a short distance to Wayne Road and Sim*, where the driver sped off after Westiand and Wayne police cars tried unsuccessfully to block his path, the report said. selected merchandise throughout the store. Surplus food available Hurry in. Bargains like this don't last forever! Starts Thursday, February 3. from city of Westiand 1 S,iV:'i(.'V- • av\i" ['>"•:.t. ••;..i;;. •.->,' '••'••,,• % r i.. - \ i il.-.l.. Ihe citv or WesiiMiHi win oi>- *W. 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Kur i ofin'i'e ;i t w*n , <\i It t h'r pm Fnda>, Feb \* noises Center surplus food ho! • &W flru^r f yV<**tiai'd resident -. .-nut h of Inie • CM ."ii<,ri ii.i'«i»'i nwwM mm WWW* WW! Ml mmmmm A4 wiorK from Me Al Gibbons from page Al The measure calls for a May 9 •Ml wJIWl wp BwWwP^mBPB B^^WiPHw .wTFPB^PwB^wpWjw'JfflWwFJ "jlpaWW^BWI^VBr ' resident Marian Greenfield said cil member* Glenn Anderson, 18 council meeting at which ballot proposal in which voters Tuesday she will try to initiate a Sandra Cicirelli and Richard Fritz was appointed. would decide whether to amend m#nt* art not propo**d and voted on in (tnroa) recall campaign against Scott LeBlanc also have commended Council members indicated the city charter to allow the months.' within the next week. the job she did during her 17 during that meeting - and have clerk to be elected every four Griffin, Cox and James can't months aa clerk. She had been a said since then - that they didn't years, starting with the next David Cox be targeted for recall for six city employee foe nearly 23 know whether Fritz would round of city elections in 2001. —council president pro tern months because they started years. accept the job. The proposal's timing would new terms Jan. 1..Scott is in the During a telephone interview, "We were not sure whether coincide with an already-sched Diane was even going to accept middle of a four-year term. Gibbons described how she felt uled May 9 election in which vot when council President Charles it until that night ...." Scott has to place the issue on the ballot. James said, *Td like to see Greenfield said she will file a ers will decide whether to renew "That's a dangerous time other cities that do it by election Trav" Griffin came to her office said. a 16-year, 1-mill tax to pay the recall petition within the next on Jan. 14, placed her on admin Griffin offered Gibbons a frame," he said Tuesday. and see how smooth it goes." week with the Wayne County city's debt for a Dearborn Cox said he generally supports Even though Cicirelli signed a istrative leave, took her keys and retirement package, but she Heights-baaed incinerator. Elections Commission calling for ordered her to leave City Hall. would have had to spend thou "any opportunity for the citizens request to have the issue placed Scott's ouster for her role in fir Some neighboring communi- to make a decision about their "I felt like a criminal," she sands of dollars to "buy" time on the Feb. 7 council agenda, she ing Gibbons, tiea, such as Livonia and Canton city," but he indicated that a said she still is weighing the pro said. under the plan, She said Monday If the commission approves the Township, already elect their council committee should be posal. Griffin has drawn criticism for she is 3\ years short of the 25 clerks. Others, like Garden City appointed to study the issue. "I do have some reservations recall language, Greenfield and ousting Gibbons four days before years of city employment she and Wayne, have appointed others will have to collect more the council officially voted not to needs to qualify for a pension "On a national level, constitu about a city our size electing a now, clerks. tional amendments are not pro city clerk," she said. "It certainly than 5,000 signatures of regis reappoint her as city clerk. She will, however, be entitled LeBlanc, Cicirelli and Ander-. posed and voted on in (three) does make it a political position." tered voters to have the issue He has said he wanted to son requested the issue be placed on a special ballot, spare Gibbons the embarrass to collect a pension when she placed on the Feb. 7 council months," he said. Cicirelli also questioned ment of being ousted as she sat reaches age 55. Cox said discussion of an elect whether a city clerk could run an Scott called Greenfield's efforts agenda following outrage over "sad." at the council table. Gibbons was an "at-will the J.an. 18 firing of Gibbons, ed clerk should be coupled with efficient office while campaign Still, his handling of the affair employee" of the council, mean talks about changing the way ing for re-election. "I always got along with Mari whose performance they praised. an Greenfield in the past," Scott has raised allegations that he ing she could be fired simply by Gibbons was ousted by council city council members are elected. However, she conceded that and council members David Cox, a majority vote. Griffin and oth Cox proposed talks on whether . Livonia, Canton and Dearborn said. "That's very sad to me to President Charles "Tray" Griffin, think that a friend would do Sharon Scott and David James ers haven't cited specific reasons President Pro Tern David Cox all seven council members elect city clerks. violated the state Open Meetings for ousting her. should be elected in the same that. I always considered Marian and members David James and In favor of idea Act by deciding Gibbons' fate During the interview. Gibbons Sharon Scott for reasons they year. Voters now elect four of a friend. prior to the council meeting. refrained from expressing how declined to divulge. They cited seven council members every LeBlanc said he stated as long "I think my record will stand Gibbons said she took most of she felt toward the council mem only general job performance two years. • . ago as h'is 1995 council campaign for itself," Scott said, adding her personal belongings from her bers who fired her. She is talking concerns. Scott and James agreed with that he believed Westland's clerk later, "recalls are not good. office on the same day Griffin with an attorney, but she said Cox that an elected clerk's posi should be elected. When you don't like a person's ordered her out. She said Griffin she isn't sure what her next Time factor tion should be discussed - but "I know that I'll bo supporting performance, you don't vote for told her that she would have to, rtiovp will be. Cox said he would welcome not placed on the May 9 ballot. it," he said. "I'll be looking for them in the next election ... make an appointment with for Until Monday, the only state talks about a voter-elected clerk, *I think it's something we ward to the debate." Right now, I'm sure I have mer Clerk Diane Fritz to return ment Gibbons had made since but he believes May 9 is too soon should investigate," Scott said. In a separate development, enough support to combat it." for the rest of her things. her firing was through her son- Gibbons said one of her daugh in-law. Tad Smith. She had ters returned for what were defended her job performance in mostly plants that she had left that statement. in her office. On Monday, Gibbons said she But her statement indicated decided to speak out because she that Griffin already knew that wanted the community to know Fritz would be named interim how much she appreciates the clerk - four days before the Jan. support she has received. I » "" ' CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION On Tuesday, February 8, 20O0, the Westland Police Dept. wilt conduct Public Auctions, of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will bt'tfin promptly at 10:00 AM at Westland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry Hill, Westland, Ml, County of Wayne, where the following vehicle* will hi* offered for sale to the highest bidder: YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE QQim V.I.N'. 1978 VOLVO 242D1V4DR BROWN VC2424SMH51142 1987 PONTIAC FIERCM2 DR RED, lG2PEllRlHP22Mf">ft« The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Westland Car Care, 6375 Hix Road, Westland, Ml, County of Wayne, where tht1 following vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: , XEAB MAKE BOBY STYLE CXlLUfi. V-XTi 1980 GMC UTILITY PICK-UP WHITE TCT23A1550202 1985 TOYOTA CAMRYtt DR WHITE JT2SV21E4H3041928 All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Ridding on all vehicles will atari at the amount due for tewing and storage. Vehicles ir.sy be deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction. 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that the vehicle!si listed below will be auctioned after MARCH 04, 2000, unless it is claimed by the owner prior to that time: YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR tUL FORD TOR1NO/2DR WHITE 5H25H200259 Publiih Ttbnikry 3. 2000 WAYNK/WESTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT WESTLAND, MICHIGAN 48336 SECTION 00010 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Bid Package #8: TMP Project #98027 - Madison Elementary School TMP Project #98028 - Graham Eiementarv School TMP Project #98029 - Patchin Elementary" School Wayne-Weatiand Community Schools will be received until t^op^M. local time on Tuesday, February 23, 3000, at which time they will be opened and read publicly at Wayne-Weatland Community School Board of Education, 36745 Marquette, Westland, Michigan 48185. Bids received after this time and date will be returned unopened Fa*ed proposals will not he accepted. This Bid Package will consist of a separate sealed hid for the following Hid Divisions: Bid DlTiiJQB DrangtiPD 102 Asphalt Paving 103 Selective Demolition 108 General Trades 109 Roofing 4 Sheet Metal 114 Aluminum Windows, Glass & Glazing 115 Metal Studs/Drywall/E.IFS 117 Acoustical Treatment 118 Carpet A Resilient Flooring 120 Panting/Staining/CayIVing 125 Toilet Partition* 128 Plastic Laminate Casework 130 Window Treatment 140 Plumbing U2HVAC 143 Electrical At a time like this, we could all use some comforting. Bidding documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. will be available for public inspection at the office of the Construction Manager, McS/EV, 25950 Weit Five Mile Rd.^ Bedford, MJ 4823»; the FW Hodge Plan Room Southfield; the Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, Bloomfield Babies need a lot of care and comforting, but so do expectant parents. Hills;.and the Daily Construction Reports Plan Room. Detroit Bidders may obtain a set of bidding documents by contacting the That's what Oakwood does. We soothe/comfort and help you with doctor selectioa prenatal care, Construction Manager, McSfXV, at (313) 536-6213 Additional plans may re ordered and purchased directly from Dunn Blue Reprographics Technology, nutrition, $ge and other health concerns We also Have a top neonatal intensive care unit. (248)363-8960. Bids are to fa*submitte d in a sealed envelope supplied by So call 800.543.WEtX to learn mc^ and arrange your tour of our biruSi^ the Construction Manager, McS/EV- The bid division**) beirtft bid in (are) to be identified on the outside of the envelope There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting Ttosway/themc^st^ - held on Tuesday, leferuarjr t, MOO • liM P.M. at the Wayne WeeUanri Cdaaouurity School Board of Education Building. All bidders are encouraged to attend Each bid shall be accompanied by a Rid Bond in the amount of at leant five <8) P«ra*nt of the amount of the bid, payable to Wayne Weetland * m Coounttstity Schools, as a guarantee that if the proposal » accepted, the bidder will execute the contract and file the required bonda within ten < 10) WMSHHMMM dayaaftar notice of award of contract. X. If awarded a contract, the successful bidder will be required to furmnh >i Oakwood Peribrtaance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bo/tH Wayne We*11 and Connunfty Schools reserve the right to reject any or all bid* received and to waive any informalities and irregularitie* in the bidding Istfa pslftjaot.ii to lee bid at UM prevailing wag* rate, FMMWI .IVer^rr 3 «nd * »00 UppbmMu ii i i| i' ii WMk mm mm mm The Observer 6 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRCAftY 3, 2000 (W)At I I. H '• INfOHMATION ^•yiF^"' ^•f" Internet eteaettatthe ft < I N T II i I Appreciation shown from page AJ *ji >MMm» <«^tl^ Nbnjtiy. Th****^ ' : tar Ifitafi^ 101 etaea arovioef tte> Ufctfery rtbjm WtK00R *uo*ftt who f*a HOte or no eonvutef ' T^^T^^ :^W™; ^T^^^F^ • On Jan. 14, some of the nur&ea and ordered pizza u> .share with dropped off thre* books on tape; "Everybody haa been hu good bacfca^KR^e^feaaesfeiMrieiftae ••-• •,ym*mm*m at Westland Convalescent Cen the students tu make it a com to me," she baid "^^if^^^^^^ap. m^,* 9TW^^P^^W^^*flr ^^ajfaja^n "Strange Fits of Passion" by •^0« the W«m»i. how to -«*»i)»t»* ; r^uttlem a* riatdia Mayor Robert Thomas will Marquette across from the hold his first city of Wustliind Wayne-Westland Board of Edu Town Hall riH'tfting for the year cation office complex, between 2000 at 7 p.m.•Thursday. Feb. Waynf and'N'ewburgh .roads in 10. at Taylor Towers. 36500 West land, THE GRATITUDE STEEL BAND Lfvt Caribbean Muftk anel Entertainment. FEB 5 On Staqe in the food Court, 6 pm - 9 pnt. HEIKCN PUPPETS PRESENTS FATHER MILLENNIUM'S ZERO SHOW Showttmts: Sat, ft* 12, Noont 2pm b Vpm. Sun, F«b II, Ipm & Jpm. FEB I2-1J On SUf« In tit* jFood Covrt. SWING THE NIGHT AWAY Free Swinf Da A li.„,,, M mit, ^lit.'il.vy !") ') Wv1-yl! U i. i . 11 ( w i I; k ', I • , J. I -1,1,,,1-1,.., | | . ,i,|,• l,» ,. f, : •,,, •. l , J • A iii';'; A 1V»I.W< I!IM!I toin wmmmmmmmmm •• ^r* mmmm Wmm wmmm^m mm m^mmWmmmmmmmmmmmWmmmm MB* arWH Wl/ 7%e Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 Glenn seeking top grad John Glenn High School will • Ihm •ducator* mm ating seniors as well as the graduate its 36th senior class school community and the facul this June. The ceremony will ty. include an honorary presenta assistance to halp In The educators are requesting tion to a graduate who has gone tha salsctkm process community assistance to help in on to achieve excellence. The the selection process by nominat Faculty Council at John Glenn is by nominatm^ a John ing a John Glenn graduate who seeking nominations for its Dis Cttana a)iaaiiata who has truly earned distinction in tinguished Alumnus Award and has truly sarnsd dls- his or her field of endeavor fol will review the applications and ttnctiofi. lowing graduation. If you wish to decide on the honqree. nominate a graduate, contact This is an annual presentation Pani Tucker at John Glenn High and one of the highlights of the School, 36105 Marquette, West- graduation ceremony each year. cessful graduates have a positive land MI 48185. Glenn educators feel that sue- motivational effect on the gradu "^^•^"•fF'sjp^wpf^faw^^^ffff'PP ^^m^m^i^^mjm***'^, mores 1551 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD 721 -7676 HOUtS: Mon.-Thurs. 10-7; ToBtiec© Frl^Sat. 10-8 Kudos: Herschel Poger (above) was the Volunteer of the Year for Westland Youth 6616 NORTH WAYNE ROAD 729-7676 Assistance, Toarmina's Pizza was Business of the Year. l\ HGJ4CS: Mon.-Thurs. 10-7; CIGARETTE CIGAR OUTLET Frl -Sat. 10-8; Sun. 11-4 Mentor, business leader SAMEEVERYDAY NO INCREASE! LOW PRICES! SAME PRICES AS BEFORE The Westland Youth Assistance Program held • Anyone Interested in information All Premium $^Q99 All Generic $r>TJ35 its annual Volunteer Recognition Party Jan. 24 at on becoming a mentor for a MAX the Bailey Center in Westland, A volunteer and a Cartons. a£ 5#+TAX cartons.. dCZ+i business were recognized for their support of the Westland youth can call (734) 467- program in lyyy. 7904. The Volunteer of the Year is Herschel Poger, 29, a mentor who has been assigned 10 youths over WINSTON Of CAMEL SALEM MONARCH or D0RALI the past seven years. Poger was lauded for his sored functions at the Baitey Center. Except ioh-Non-fHter _ ^ Ail Styles _ ^All Styles. acceptance of youth without prejudging them, his Qn hand to recognize the honorees were five dedication and encouragement and for making the members of Poger's family, Councilman Richard plus weekly mentor meetings "fun^" LeBlanc, state Rep. Eileen DeHart, D-Westland, 26.49 I ^5.99 I «21.85 tax Poger was also appointed to the Youth Advisory Wayne County Commission Vice Chair Kay Beard. Board for the city of Westland by Mayor Robert D-Westland, Judge Gail McKnight and other vol KOOL BASIC OT CAMBRIDGEI Thomas last year. unteers and members of the Youth Advisory MARLBORO Board. All Styles All Styles All styles The Business of the Year was Toarmina's Pizza. The award was given to Lou Toarmina for his The Westla'nd Youth Assistance Program is cooperation with Youth Assistance over the years planning a mentor training in March. Anyone plus interested in information on becoming a mentor for tax in assisting with the semi-annual garage sale and ^26.49 I «26.49 I $23.85 supervising youth who assist with other rity-spon- a Westland youth can call (734) 467-7904. Great Discounts when you present your HomeTown Sai to these area businesses! LOOK FOR OURDECAL IN THE WINDOW! *^j&rsh&*Part c* hwMlWn CoTrfftuhtiaMre MB****"*1 noine lown ; /• SAVINGS CARD .t$* ~~ SAVINGS CARD '^m *& J A Praattea C*a»ara on 5 Mite Uvooto MktentDen. 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 ••'•>•> Michigan gets lion's share of road BYBfinMALOTT percent of the state funding. the "good" category. built will be in southeast Michi • The bridge on 1-96 at Mem ton Center to Newburgh Road HOMTT0WN N«W8 SlBVTCfc Using increased funding from Although the state is using a gan - the state will complete the man will get deck replacement in this year and next, ivMMi|o«CtlMkSS«coflftm.iiet the federal government, through mix of short-term and long-term M-5 Haggerty Connector from 200t Southeast Michigan will get a the Transportation Equity Act solutions to Michigan's road Fourteen Mile Road to Pontiac • Six bridges on 1-96 will get IN OAKLAND COUNTY Uon's share of the state's road for the 21st Century (TEA-21), troubles, the 5 Year plan says Trail, but its completion date approach work in 2001. •J Reconstruction of inter work over the next four years, and Build Michigan II, the state the proportion of "20-plus year ha* been pushed back to 2002. • Ford Road, from Wayne changes on 1-96 at Beck and according to the "5 Year Road will put an average of $1.3 bil fixes" is ixvcreasing:; Thirty three In the metro area, MDOT will Road east to Venoy, will be Wixom roads. Design work and Bridge Program' unveiled lion dollars into repairing and percent of the money will be concentrate on modernizing the resurfaced this year. begins this year. Construction is Tuesday, Jan. 25, by the Michi rebuilding 1,400 miles of roads spent on long term repairs,, freeways, improving border • Ford Road, from Mercury to set for 2002 and 2003, gan Department of Transports' and 280 bridges each year according to the plan. In the crossings, supporting economic US-12, will be reconstructed in • Completion of an 1-75 Corri tiojm. through 2004, according to the early 1990s, only 10 percent of development and eliminating 2004. Bridges will get deck dor Study of the 46 miles of free Of the $6,4 billion the state document state road funding was spent on choke points, the plan states replacements and deck patch plans to spend on road repairs The goal is to have 80 percent long term repair. Also on the list of projects are: along with it. way* in Oakland, its inter and upgrades through the end of of the state's roads in "good con- The program also puts the pri* m The Southfield. M-39, will change* and supporting road the year 2004, 35 percent will be dition," as opposed to poor condi ority on repairing existing roads. IN WAYNE COUNTY see reconstruction and bridge ways, pumped into the metropolitan tion, by the end 2004. The plan Only 10 percent of the total will • 1-96 from US-24 to West of rehabilitation in 2001 • 1-75 from M-15 to the county Detroit region, including Wayne, is to continue through the year be spent on new roads. M-39 will be reconstructed in the • Ann Arbor Road, Old M 14, line will get a "major rehabilita Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair' 2007, when 90 percent will be in One of the new roads to be year 2004 will get reconstruction from Can tion" in 2003 and 20Q4. counties, Metro Detroit has the oldest freeways and bridges in the state, while the region contains the state's largest concentration of population. Metro area free ways carry almost half - 43 per cent - of all the states traffic. "All transportation improve ments included in this plan are . prioritized based on need, and POWER we are continuing to fix the s. worst roads and bridges first," said James DeSaha, director of MDOT, What the MDOT refers to as the "University" region of the state - areas surrounding Lans ing and Ann Arbor, including Ingham, Livingston, Shiawassee, Clinton, Eaton and Jackson counties - will get another 12 STOREWIDE SAVINGS High school students can PLUS, LOOK FOR THE RED BALLOON sample college High school students through out Michigan will have the opportunity to gather fur two weeks at Madonna University in Livonia as participant;! in the 2000 Summer Institute for the Arts. Sciences and Technology sponsored by the Michigan State Board of Education. These students will live on campus July 9-22 and be involved in intensive lab and field experiences, discussions. research, technology and tech niques, with «ome of Michigan's top artists, teachers, researchers and business and industry pro fessionals A group of 120 teens — high school sophomores and juniors will be selected to par ticipate, Tho.se interested in this expe rience should contact their school counselor, call tht? Sum mer Institute Office at (517)244- ;1249 or Madonna University at '(734 »432-5482 to get an applica tion. The deadline for submitting • applications is Feb, 21. Partici pants will be selected in April by !state review teams based on their exceptional interest and/or aptitude. Each student will be' asked to submit an essay and . recommendation to be consid ered for a position. "We are excited about the opportunity the Summer Insti tute provides for Michigan stu- 'dents. One of the greatest attributes of the program is the precognition that there are many -types of talents The students '.who come together from all over !the state have an opportunity to NEW REDUCTIONS TAKEN ON ."interact with other young people •they would probably never have •the occasion to meet. Each year, 'the students leave with pleasant 10 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF 'memories and'educational expe- ;riences that will enrich the rest •of their lives," said Sister Nancy iMarie Jamroz, vice president for FALL AND HOLIDAY ITEMS ,'student sen-ices and a coordina tor of the Summer Institute at 'Madonna University ' As one of eight institutions 'fchosen to .participate this is SAVE ON NAMES YOU KNOW AND LOVE 1 iMadonna University ? se'v.«rtth rWTY • AUCHJST SU< • JE^^ [year in the program The Uni versity'is offering the following NBJ10SE*ENZO*r«£w€CT*VlA BLASS• PRESWICK & MOORE -HATHAWAY 'intensive classes: "International izing for a Global World," "Music ROBERT TALBOTT* JOSEPH ABBOUD •WOODS & GRAY -PRONTO UOMO * TRICOT ST. RAPHAEL * MOSSIMO iVideo Production," "Black and ;White Photography," "Journal TIMBERLAND*ASHWORTH*PERRY ELLIS PORTFOLIO• SAVANE • CARTER'S• PKCLOTHING CO, -DUCK HEAD jismi" 'Sign Language and Artis- 'tie Interpretation for the Deaf." PARISIAN BEBt! -EAGLE'S EYE • FOSSIL • RICHELIEU • GIVENCHY • HANES • ANNE KLEIN li • AND MORE ^Japanese Language and Col .ture, .i*loieluiHi *M-m-n«.n "J"" 'Genetic Engineering,* "Creative Writing" and "Chemistry-and Biology of the Kouge River" : Approximately 10 to 12 students ;will attend each class - State funds hnd federal dollars 'help to/iffset the total institute *. -. Hi' 'SAV'Ni.'.^MA'- ' *• '• ; ' See what"* new n\ >ostn. as a'result, the registra '••»(-f M «!,,*."'.lil'-*!'*'- VtT'A", www Parisian com ;tion fee is $250 for each student ;Finamial assistance may he 'available for students who can show need . Also, the institute is ofTer'ni^ ^exploratory sessions throughout 'the two .weeks. Four sessions Sorry. «• csr> PUTfrQUI rt*rt>*r*m>m •wd.1 \w offered with a variety of CALi 1-«oa-4M-t1M TO UMW Pwt WsotOpr-Sur> ^fl.'Moo S* ^9 '•topics tu choose from, ranging IFONSMTION t*l•» ?W XT, PWBW £»•# Csrtt Mmt*C*wi VAM. #m *#n#nar: £ «r**«#ft ,'w- ,•» | **- (••»***' ,from the arts lo self develop- LOCJTtO AT UtJMl SANK PtACt M UWSJA. ON TMI OF mmmm*ou> **» SX MUF NOAO rmm TOwmiNOADtxTTo^tsfrtWTATtns*. v**,' mirnt m^*^m—mi*^ •***• im<*mmt^ The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 Traffic accidents from th$ 10 Observer-area communities Seatbeltlaw Crashes and accident* generally declined in 1998 company! VO 1997 takes effect Cmnton Townmttto March 1Q ere's a "he&ds-up" for all : rmrminft&n tHttm Wayne and Oakland makes the difference H County drivers: Start Omrtt+n City getting used to wearing your STORIES B V RICHARD PEARL seatbelt now - because MJwnS* stepped-up enforcement begins next week. Traffic accidents declined in Westland. 9*tymo*rt9t jg 1998 compared to 1997 in Communities with fewer per Although the new statewide eight of the 10 communities sonal-injury accidents were (also RtymmrtH TownmlMf* seatbelt law doesn't take ,r.-. In Wayne and Oakland counties in'alphabetical order) Canton, effect until'March 10, police Served by the Observer Newspa- Farimrigtofl, Farmington Hills, 9t+4tf€>rd Ttpwnmhlf* and sheriffs deputies in the Garden City, Livonia, Plymouth two counties will conduct a jfers and local police mainly cred W*yn+ ited concentrated patrols for the Township and Westland. "get-used-to" period running improvement. In raw numbers, Livonia, the W+mttmtnt Feb, 6-19, according to Sgt. Re-engineering of intersections most populous city in the group, Pete Brokas of the Westland also got some credit, as did milder also had the most accidents, with 1000 2,000 3.000 4,000 1.000 Police Department. 1 weather in 1998. 4,280 in 1998, a drop of 6 percent Sojre* Michigan $i*e Pofice SIS!KJ>CS •-*> u w e £ n e/ « I 5 » [ »• •- J^- U V B L » Of ' * ; !' f> f f -S'' -" "• During- that time, officers The figures, reteased^by the from '97. • and deputies'will enforce both Michigan State Police, also Rounding out the top five were speeding and seatbelt viola showed seven of the 10 communi Farmington Hills with 3,055; 300 to 212. Garden City-was sec and 14''Mile (92 accidents) - have township get improvements at tions now in effect. "We'll be ties had fewer personal injury Westland 2,072; Canton 1.950 and ond with an 18 percent dt'm'ase. beg-un benefiting from traffic-sig intersections, he said, one of working with 20 other com accidents in 1998 than in '97. Redford Township 1,882. from 308 in '97 to 254 in '98, nal timing changes and should which may be a left-turn signal at munities" in Wayne County, The patrol figures come from Westland was third with a 14 per continue improving, according to busy Ford and Canton Center. including the cities .of Livonia statewide community police Livonia leads cent decline (,747 in '97 to 641 in Hills Traffic Bureau Lt Gary Chief Lawrence Carey in neigh and Detroit, Brokas said. '98). Hawald, boring Plymouth Township said department reports. Livonia also had the most per On March 10, not wearing a the township board in '98 The 1998. figures are the latest sonal-injury accidents in '98 with Garden City Police Lt. Mel He said the reconstruction of seatbelt will become a prima available from the MSP. The 1999 1,101, followed by the Hills with Maier said the decline in crashes the Grand River and Halstead approved additional funding for , ry traffic violation, so next totals are expected in the spring, 633; Westlsnd 641; Canioii 4G'S ihere was due both to "stepped up i n.tt i'Cu tti'igtr Witu .m-ij, which qftlpf^TVP f>"fnF* 'hmri»it " 'V* *»••#•» mni.4 kliiiVv ti * %-• vniOi win <.< *• v t * 4 i C. j x, lllvvv week's efforts will be aimed at the department said. and Redford 407 active patrols in high-accident "always used to be in the top five" accidents occur - along Ann Arbor educating the public toward Showing a reduction in total Garden City, however, led in areas" arid Working with Wayne in terms of wrecks, also seems Road. that, he said. traffic accidents, according to the percentage decline of total crashes County and the state "to improve headed for fewer crashes. Carey said as a result, traffic When the seatbelt law state police/were (in alphabetical with 12 percent - from 1,103 the engineering of intersections" - Other police departments said stops increased from 6,820 in 1997 becomes primary, it will mean order,) Canton Township, Farm crashes in 1997 to 970 in '98. in particular the installation of Stepped-up traffic enforcement to 9.01.1 in '98, with total tickets officers can stop people for ington Hills, Garden City, Livo left-turn .signals at Middlehelt and efforts, most funded by grants issued jumping from 3,728 to In terms of personal injury acci that violation nia. Plymouth Township, Redford Warren Roads and Middlebelt and from the state and federal govern dents, Plymouth Township led 8,840. alone, Brokas Township, City of Wayne and Ford, ments-and by overtime allot Got with a decline of 26 percent - from That helped township police win said: "You don't ments, cut crashes. Maier said the signals "cut a traffic award for enforcement use have to be I .... J,._ ,,. . i: ... II.." ,iV. i„r» i..„„ u.uw li uianiak.iv.au} DM ifli-iuiii Red runners fnjm the Michigan Association of to it speeding tor us Courtesy could lead to trouble accidents, especially at Ford and Chiefs of Police in '98. .The town to stop you." Middlebelt where fewer people Canton Lt. Pat Nemecek said ship effort is continuing, Carey hink you're being courteous The so-called "good deed" ran red liphts or turned left, into his Selective Enforcement LTnit At present, seatbelt viola added.'Some 9.811 violations were tions are ticketed only when when you stop in traffic to came up in an interview with oncoming traffic. (SEL*i. working with regular issued in 1999. wave someone out of a Goaa about traffic accidents and Maier said Police Chief Dave patrol officers, targets intersec discovered during a traffic T stop for other violations such parking lot? their causes. Harvey also put Officer Loren tions where drivers run red lights A left-turn arrow at Lilley and You're not- In fact, you're To Goss, the practice of stop Zetti into afternoon traffic patrol, - most of them along Ford Road, the repaving of Ann Arbor Road as speeding, registration or probably setting that someone ping to let someone into traffic both to respond to traffic accidents which is the township's main (fast- this summer also will help the sit other violations, up for an accident, was among many of the pet and learn what area residents and west thoroughfare and its most uation, he said, I) tiring the "get>use<' -to" • n So says Gary Goss, director of peeves he's acquired in his 29 business owners see as traffic congested street Livonia Sgt. Wes McKee. Red fj L i I,V-i%.l , i./ i t * *. i i .> »* i i & rgct 1 public safety for Farmington. years in the police business, problems. But the SEU officers also ana ford Officer Scott Corso, Wayne rusl hours, mornings in par- "That's a trap," says Goss, For instance, there was the The two top accident, intersec lyze the intersections to determine Officer Ken Kapanowski and ticul ar, because police are see- because you could be blocking tions in Farmington Hills in 1998. the type of accidents and why Westland Sgt. Peter Brokas also ing "more and more serious the other driver's vision. Please aee COURTESY, Alt - 12 Mile and Orchard Lake they're happening, he said. attributed the decline in crashes Roads (95 crashes) and Orchard Such information helps the to aggressive enforcement. Please see LAW, All 2000 FORD TAURUS SE 2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX Safety, Security and Value .Security and Value Current lessees can Re-Lease a SE Current lessees can Re-Lease a 2000 Windstar LX 4 nonft.l «r- A -IY* • »** aJtfflXK*** t^lt, -JT* -;*->»-3 was iowas fillIflJ?L With $2 495 With $3,159 customer cash due at signing. 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People attending brought a dish to pass, with the school PTA providing some food and drink. The school will hold a father- daughter banquet Feb. i7, Sonak said, and will flip-flop Family fun: Joel Slimmer, 6, a student at Patchin Ele next year with father-son and STAFF PHOTOS BY TO* HAWLH mentary, reacts to the performance of Nelson Pearson mother-daughter banquets. Critter: Chris Karaim (left) and LisaMcGillis (center) react to touching a red tail :; at the mother-son banquet. Behind is his mother, She knows people had a good time last Thursday at Patchin. boa constrictor at the Patchin Elementary mother-son banquet. At right, Diane and Jeanette. Pearson will perform at Winterfest Sunday. "Oh, I think they did." Joshua Wilson, 9, hold onto the snake brought by•Nelson Pearson. Sale of Cooper Elementary School site imminent Vote's likely Livonia voters should decide BY LARRY O'CONNOR zoning approval. The developer also tal consultant said. STAFF WRITER must see an "acceptable* financial The soil embedded with cinders, paper, whether public schools need new loconnor®oe,homecomm.net return. woodi brick and glass could be moved LIVONIA SCHOOLS fieldhouses and athletic facili* As part of a due dihgence clause, and the land rfegraded. The remaining 26 ties, board trustees say. A developer will pay Livonia Public With that purpose, Livonia Schools $500,000 for the chance to clean Jonna promises to do everything to see acres would have to be capped. The Corp., a nonprofit group that specializes the deal through. The developer, which is depth of the cap as well as engineering schools trustees will likely vote up and develop 37 contaminated acres. in negotiating sal&s of brownfield sites, to put a $30 million bond issue A school district attorney revealed the expected to form a limited liability corpo and geo-technical evaluations will drive sought.out Jonna Realty Ventures. ration, has already invested substantial cleanup costs, on the April 10 ballot. Two tax selling price for the former Cooper Ele renewal questions - 0,75 mill for mentary School site on Ann Arbor Trail money in the project, a district official "It would be safe to say .., the remedia On behalf of thr- distort, CRDC has said. tion will be five.to six times the cost of operations and 1 mill for build daring a school board study session Mon been negotiating with the developer ing and site ••• will also be decid day. Those are the two hooks, \ve have to the actual purchase price," said Curt since December 1998. make sure they move forward/ said Cramer of the Novi-based Arcadis Ger- ed. "I think under the circumstances that A CRDC spokesman said developers During** study session Mon is a very good price for the school district Randy Liepa, assistant superintendent aghty & Miller environmental firm. "It's who want to invest in contaminated site^ for business. going to cost a lot more to clean up the day, trustees looked at language to obtain," said Gene Smary, district are hard to find. CRDC has helped bro for the three ballot proposals. attorney. Frank Jonna told neighborhood resi property than it did to purchase it." ker more than 70 sales statewide. dents he wants to build for-sale units on Other purchase agreement terms - Their decision only involved . The district and Bloomfield Hills-based In every case where we've gone putting the matter on the',-igen> Jonna Ventures Realty are expected to 11 acres of the site's east portion. The appeal to district officials through the RFP.'request for proposal i remaining land would be capped and da at the board's regular meet sign a purchase agreement soon, perhaps If Jonna backs out, the Livonia school process, it has been very unsatisfactory,"' ing Feb. 7. by the end of the week. Some "fine tun used for some type of recreation, Jonna district gets to keep any environmental said Bruc^1 RashiT, CRDC i;ic«» president. said. work done. That could be used to remar Voters will be asked to ing" remains, Smary said. Price wasn't the main issue in the deal. approve a tax of 0.4-mill for 25 Actual transfer of the abandoned In 199-1, the district closed the former ket the property, a district official said. Superintendent Ken Watson said. The Cooper Elementary building after discov Another key feature is that the district years to rai.se'nearly $30 million school property could take a year to 18 key is getting the site redeveloped. for fieldhouses at the three high months, ering the school stood on a former land* is protected from future claims, Smary fill site. said. schools and athletic facility The deal hinges on several contingen Trustee Dan Lessard agreed. upgrades for middle schools. Landfill materials are buried 3 feet Trustee Kiraten Galka asked why the cies. The developer has to get brownfield "What's sitting there now is worth If passed, the owner of a authority financing, Department of Envi deep on the 11 acres where the developer property wasn't put up for public bid. less^ Lessard said. "All we do is cut the wants to build housing, an environmen Consumers Renaissance Development $150,000 home would pay art ronmental Quality and city of Westland grass and store furniture there." extra $30 a year in taxes. 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When he ton Road-Nine Mile Road inter out of a driveway, well, they're emphasize the education aspect. pulled alongside, he saw »he was section is where this can easily backing up traffic behind them. BY MIKE MALOTT brushing her teeth as she drove. happen. The numerous commer They're really playing traffic cop, "We know that seatbelu save HOMKTOWN NKWS SKRVH'K uOne of the principal problems cial driveways there, plus the M-5 lives, so we will want to educate mmAlott9homp«omm. UP t making other people stop." we have," he says, "iu that we exit nearby, make it among his And, he says, they're setting up drivers to that, a» Legislation to apply penalties have built our cars so well and so city's most frequent accident sites the person leaving the parking lot Get well as making sure to those who block wheelchair comfortable that people are not due to all the turning that goes "for a trap" becauae their vehicle the drivers and access aislos, curb .cuts and aware of how fast they are going on. is blocking the oth«r person's used their passengers ramps for the handicapped won and what's going on around There's always *a lot of people view of vehicles coming up in the to it are buckled up,* h© unanimous approval lajit week them" pulling out of driveways," he says, next lane. said. front the slate,'House Trans To that, Goss adds all the con and "a lot of opportunity for some "It's better off to pull forward In Oakland County, police and portation Committee. veniences that isolate drivers thing to go wrong and block that person in than to sheriffs deputies also will dq That puts Hou.sc Bill 4995, even more, such as stereos with "There are too many driveway* give them an opportunity to exit" special enforcement Feb 6*l9ij sponsored by Rep, Laura Toy. R- concert sound and complicated -- it's like a video game," he says. with only a lunited-sight opportu according to Farmington Hills- Livonia, on a fast track fur controls and earphones that let "You have to have eyesan the nity, Goss says. Police'Lt. Gary' Hawald approval by the Legisla'tiin-. you read the stuck report. "It's back of your head in some of these You may just be wanting to give The bill-will make it a ci'sil become very easy for someone to circumstances." them a break, he says, but "It will be a countywide opera-- infract inn. carrying a $100 fine, be distracted," he says. Goss agrees it's good to be cour remember: "No good deed goes tion," said Hawald, director of to block wheelchair access, it "People have just picked up teous and "we have some very unpunished." the Hills'traffic bureau. will also allow police to tow vohi-' these habits^'he says, and the cles from handicapped parking lack of attention is "an area we arca.s i! (H'vt.'.s.sary to pr.uvide need to concentrate on. wheelchair us*>r.s access to and "Yes, cars are getting safer," from-their vehicles. State Rep. Laura Toy Goss acknowledges. "But we still An access aisle is the yellow- have a long, long way to go." or blue-lined space next to a Goss likes to quote a friend handicapped parking spot that significant problem for disabled who's a bank loan officer, but who allows roorn for'the operation of citizens." sounds more like a cop. a wheelchair lift.* Bud Kraft of the Michigan "He always says, 'When you are According to Dearborn resi Developmental- Disabilities seated behind the steering wheel dent Chris Mageli. some of the Council would agree. of a car, you have one and only worst, offenders can be other "As-a person with a disability, one job to do, and that's driving Jiowti: drivers who have handicapped I can give you my personal the car. Everything else is imma Mon.-Wed. 10-6, parking placards themselves but. assurance that this bill will help terial.'" (Joss quotes. don't realize the purpose,of the many people with disabilities," 'You don't have time to do any Th.-Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-5 yellow- and hhie-striped access he said. He noted he would have thing else," emphasizes Goss. fyht W* areas. been unable to.attend the com "And if you're coming to work "There currently are no penal- mittee meeting if it had been sleepy, don't even get behind the ties for .people .who block or park held when originally scheduled wheel." in wheelchair access ais.te>." said back in December. "I was stuck Toy. "Likewise, no penalties in a parking spot when an incon 20^60 exist for tlinse who block a siderate driver blocked off the wheelchair r 11 r b - c u t o r . r a m p access aisle and prevented me Ming: •on in-stock and discontinued items with their vehicle. 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Clerk flap demands civil tone SIX rlORt WEEKS UNTIL ROfcD hings are certainly heating up with the • Let's have a civil discussion of ^RfflMfeWMI West land city clerk controversy. the proposal's merits, and let's not T A formal'complaint was sent Friday to be swayed too much by emotion. the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office target ing council President Charles "*Trav" Griffin, Let the democratic process work President Pro Tern David Cox and members this time, and allow alt involved to Sharon Scott and David -lames, have their say. In the complaint, council members Glenn Anderson and Richard LeBlanc accuse the four of violating the state's Open Meetings Act by meeting in private to discuss ousting Clerk treatment is and remains a legitimate one, Patricia Gibbons. The four deny any wrongdo but the future of the clerk's office is worth dis ing, but maybe an outside inquiry would help cussing, too. to clear the air for all concerned. Let's have a civil discussion of the propos Cox said the complaint was politically moti al's merits, and let's not be swayed too much vated, a measure he sees to discredit Scott as by emotion. Let the democratic process work she moves to seek the 18th District state this time, and allow all involved to have their House seat this year. Anderson is a potential say. challenger to Scott for the Democratic nomina Let's also allow interim Clerk Diane Fritz tion. Cox should remember, however, that to do her job. She came into the position this there wouldn't be a political football here if time under questionable circumstances, to say LETTERS Gibbons hadn't been fired. the least, but the office must operate efficient Opinions are to be shared: To assure authen ticity, we ask (hut yoi/ provide a contact telephone Recall of the four has come up as a possibil ly so that citizens continue to get the services number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed to: Julie Brown, ity, and will no doubt be discussed during a they deserve while this political brouhaha is Westland editor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48 150, faxed to her at/734/ 591-7279 or e-mailed to Monday, Feb. 7, protest outside Westland City being sorted out. jbmwn@oe. homecamm, net. The protests have certainly been democracy Hall. That same evening. Anderson, Ix»Blanc with material, give me a call. Political abuse, in action, as people have been given an oppor and colleague Sandra Cicirelli have placed on Sad day cronyism and disregardfor the Open Meetings tunity to voice their concerns about Gibbons •the council agenda a discussion of electing a hat a sad day for Westland If'thf firing Act is nothin" new. and city government in general. city clerk. Wof Ms. Gibbons was humane, what is Cheryl Graunstadt The proposal's too new to have a definitive It appears this issue will be with Westland' inhumane? Doesn't Mr. Griffin know that we i Westland answer on its merits, but it certainly is worthy for a while. We would encourage people on left the Dark Ages? both sides to keep a civil tone. of discussion. The issue of E\itricia Gibbons* What was so urgent in firing Ms.•Gibbons a few day before the scheduled meeting? Griffin Black eyes and. Cox were just on board in their positions. Why the hurry in firing her? estland. A Great -'Place To Live" - compared to what?? Perhaps our If it's true that Ms. Gibbons did indeed flag "W Helmet safety message shared the misuse of official siaiionery for campaign motto should be. "Westland, A Great Place To ing, then Griffin and Cox are guilty of said fio in Office Because You Can Do Whatever t isn't possible to make sense out of tragic • Back when many of us were kids, violation. You Want." Several longtime city representa accidents, like the one that killed 7-year-old If it's true that they along with James and tives made an unethical, totally unprofession I we didn't seem to worry as much al and quite likely unlawful decision. They -Joseph Michael Mouaikel of Livonia on Jan. about safety. For years, few Ameri Scott broke the Open Meetings Act, then they 22. should resign to save us the cost of a recall. have given my city a black eye. Trying to make something good come from cans wore safety belts. If it's true that James nominated his cam Mrs, Pat Gibbons, the city clerk, was dis 'their son's death, the parents are trying to e- paign manager to be the interim city clerk, charged based on what most likely was a polit mail, their message around the world. It's a then he should resign on two counts, ically motivated reason. Aw an appointed simple message, marked with their tears of straight into a tree. He flew off the sled and Mr. Griffin, you do not represent 90,000 employee, she surely realized that the possi experience, and one that bears repeating: If his poor little head slammed into the tree. In residents.. You only represent those who voted bility was tht-re that shr could be-released. you go sledding, put bicycle helmets on your a little over an hour our little boy lay lifeless for you and I heard that Mime now regret their However, the way that it was done was unac children and yourself. on a table in a nearby emergency room. decision. ceptable. Mr. Griffinv Mr. Cox, Mr. James and Back when many of us were kids, we didn't "Now then, why are we sending this e-mail? Thank you, Ms. Cicirelli. and Mr. Anderson Mrs. Scott acted in a totally unethical man seem to worry as much about safety. For "We're trying to spark a reaction, a reaction and Mr. LeBlanc for maintaining some sense ner, which in time may prove to be illegal as years, few Americans wore safety belts. that will spread fast and wide so that no other of credibility in our local government. well, I hope all the Westland residents realize 'Decades of death, injury and iiearlaLhe taught family, for that matter no other community Sadly. that these are the people e!pet*>d to represent people that they were safer with seat belts on, (his church, his school, the YMCA and the James and Mary Murphy us. That's two black eyes.' and laws followed aiming to ensure safety and many fathers and sons at that camp that were __ ^^^^^ Westland Mrs, Gibbons' replacement was the former reduce the public health costs. Later, bicycle there that day, his friends, our friends, etc. ... city clerk, Mrs. Diane Fritz, The fact that Mrs, 1 helmets moved into the forefront of the public, this tragedy has touched so many here) will Fritz was Mr. James campaign director and again through statistics and stories of injuries never face and feel what we are feeling now. Be counted that she and her husband left for vacation and deaths. Those are still optional, but The feelings at the loss of a child cannot be with Mr. and Mrs, Griffin two days after her strongly recommended for safe bicycling. described unless you havelost one yourself. eople of Westland- it's showtime! appointment cast all sorts of doubts on the When it comes to bicycling or sledding, peo We hope you never do. So here is the reaction P First, let me say I'm a homeowner, tax integrity of Mr, Griffin, Mr. Cox. Mr, James ple will say, "We didn't wear helmets when we we're looking for: payer, born and raised in the city of Detroit, and Mrs. Scott, Unfortunately, it also casts were kids and we survived." Others will say, "Joseph's death could have been prevented Michigan - now living in.the "TIKA" district of doubts on Mrs, Fritz's integrity, There can be "We cannot put our kids in a bubble and pro if he had only been wearing a bicycle helmet Westland, who spent 50 years in the automo no hint of unethical performance associated tect them from everything," Both points are OF some kind of protective helmet on his head. tive field making a living, •'with the city clerk. In addition to the ethical true. But we can learn from experience and we We realize the news media has just started I spent four hours watching the TV council implications, there is also a financial concern. can still enjoy the fun of something like sled talking about accidents that happen while meeting without getting out of my chair. Westland is now paying Mrs. Fritz twice - a ding with a minor precaution that can, per sledding and how many children and people Reviewed all fact*, figures and made notes full retirement benefit and a salary at 100 haps, save a life,, , are hurt every year, but unfortunately some and agree with Council men Glenn Anderson percent of its range. Ts Mrs. Fritz being But don't take our word, listen to the words times it takes a tragedy to get the point and Richard LeBlanc on their course of action rewarded for being "one of the 11 of Dianne and George Mouaikel: across. People of Westland - won't you join me in GriffWCox/Jame's/Scott team ? That's certain "So we're asking everyone ... forward this e- order to dispel the idea that this is ii political ly what it appears like. Just how will she ."On January.?5, 2000, we buried our 7- mail to everyone you know, we want the mes move. repay this reward? Three black eyes -just year-old son; our baby, our angel, pur heart. sage to spread across the world. Please make You, city government, we are only as good, how much of a beating can Westland residents He wasn't sick, he didn't have some horrible sure that your children are wearing their pro as the people you elect to serve you. and not take? disease or tumor He WAS n.« most. 7-v*flr-olds tective helmets when they're riding their their personal egos. Fortunately, there are three members of are, a happy childlull of life and Ibve for bikes, Rollerblading, skate boarding and It's time to stand up and be counted, the city council that truly seem to have the everything rfnd everyone. please, please when they are sledding, too! NJV. Wayne best.interests of Westland in mind - Mr "So how did he die? It .was a horrible acci And parents, your children love you and they Westland Anderson, Mrs, Cicirelli and Mr, LeBlanc, I dent doing something that most kids love to need you, wear your protective helmets too." don't envy them the next several years. It has do; He was sledding down a $now:covered hill become very apparent just what they will be when the sled veered off course and went It's a message worth thinking about. Cartoon on target up against. Hopefully, other residents will oo funny! Geof .Brooks hit the nail right on become tired Of the unethical, self-serving Tthe head with his political cartoon featur actions of Mr. Griffin. Mr. Cox. 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Philip Poieer mmmm The Observer* Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 (W)A11 - • in* IBIflST Clerk controversy it's not hard to know who's the roaster Respect for Bams to me: "Sylvia, this is what you did Then the other three liars started of those politicians ... who they want with the election!'' n Jan. 18 at the council meeting, ... they said they had talked to others ... and where they want them ... and have deliberated for one week about First of all I did nothing with the Othe final act of the lies and decep who confirmed their displeasure with dont worry about the people out there I writing this letter and finally felt election, a»- 1 only vote once just like tion started shortly after Charlie Mrs. Gibbons, but they won't tell you ... 90 percent of them can't remember compelled to voice my frustration. everyone else^. The taxpayer* voted (Trav-eaty) Griffin and his crony who they are ... last week ... and if they do ,.. they The disappointing behavior and selected the candidates! I am flat* buddy Dave Cox got together ... took When Councilman Anderson asked don't do a damn thing about it.,. and, towards the appointment of Justine tered that Glenn must actually Pat Gibbons' keys and told her not to if Diane Fritz was David Jamea/cam sad to say, up to now that seems to be Barns to the planning commission at believe I wield the power to plunk a come back to City Hall... paign manager, Charlie said it wasn't the case in Westland. the city council meeting (Tuesday, chosen candidate into office. But I do The chamber was packed with important and not to answer it. . At least that's what Charlie Grif Jan. 18) is, in my opinion, inexcus not. Secondly, I feel Glenn is disgrun angry citizens and the. conduct of With that, the four liars spit in the fin, Dave Cox, Sharon Scott, Dave able. Not only did the loud negative tled that all the candidates he backed Charlie Griffin and his three cronies face of the people and the rules which James and the third banana Bob remarks from hecklers indicate a lack did not win- Oh, well. to his right and at the end of the table govern them and in spite of what I Thomas seem to think ,,. and if the of common courtesy, but it sets a very Richard LeBlane was kind enough to his left, Angelo Plakas, acting like said when 1 spoke and the question liars get away with what they did ., poor example for others. What is even to refrain from sarcastic comments, a statue (less a pigeon for his head). Mr. Anderson tried to ask ... for the then they might as well close off to more appalling in the blatant disre but instead chose to give me a look of If people talked about something first time as far as lean find out everyone but their friends the council spect for someone who has dedicated pure disdain. Although Sandra other than Pat Gibbons, Charlie sat David James placed in nomination meetings. It wouldn't be any worse her life tr> public service on the state Cieirelli voted with Glenn and back. But if it was about MTS. Gib (seemingly without a letter request than anything else they've done level, not to mention what she. has Richard on the city clerk issue, she, bons, you had two minutes. ing or a conversation asking for the Only the people of the city hold the done for this city, on the other hand, was the picture of When Mrs. Smith refused to stop - position) the name of Diane Fritz and power, not the less than one-quarter Justine Barns has served as state absolute professio'nalism and conduct she said she Would not until Charlie then voted her in with the votes of of 1 percent that wield the power now representative and, while in office, ed herself in a way of which we can answered her question .- Charlie had Charlie Griffin, Dave Cox, Sharon I'll fight them, but alone I'm but one took on such responsibilities as get ail be proud, his police get the mike from her. Scott and David James ... but they voice and one vote. What about the ting the money back (a more than sig Any perceived political bad behav^ Shortly thereafter, Charlie reluc say there were no talks or deals prior rest of you? nificant amount) that Gov'. Engler ior seems not only to originate from tantly came to me - but when I first to this meeting, liars, liars, LIARS!! James Davis was planning to take away from the politicians themselves, but also . arrived at City Hall some people After all, it worked last year when Westland for the library; serving' on from a skewed viewpoint portrayed by, asked if I had any more predictions ... they appointed David Cox back on the the state Senior Retirement Commit both newspapers. I was surprised do you remember last summer when I council from the Wayne-Westland tee; being instrumental in keeping a when it stated in the papers that the said Justine Barns would be appoint school board. Crowd meetings new prison out of Westland; and building was packed, insinuating it ed to zoning or planning and just They know that 90 percent of the accomplished tasks too numerous to. was packed with supporters for Gib ecall!! Recall!! before the election I told you Andy voters don't come to the polls and vote mention. bons Yes, there were people there to That is the only thing that will Spisak would be awarded with some ... and if they get angry ...just wait R Justine continues to give to the support Pat, but many were there for wake up the HSad Four" - Griffin, thing for his last-minute mud tossing awhile and they will forget... just as community even though her.elected other reasons. Children and their Cox, James, Scott. I understand that at the council meeting before the elec always. public officer career is over Her parents and grandparents) were there they have to be in office six months tions? Charlie Griffin, Dave Cox, Sharon phoice not to run again should have to do the Pledge of Allegiance; the city before being recalled and they proba I gave it to them and everyone else Scott, David James and Bob Thomas gained her more respect, as she ended attorney and his staff were there for bly hope this will blow over by then. when I spoke. I reminded everyone don't work for you the people but for her public service with dignity, appointment renewal, the city audi Well, I have a few words to say on that in August Charlie and David the less than one-quarter of 1 percent integrity and a commendable record - tors were present; other appointees that - THIS WILL NOT BLOW sent out campaign literature with the of the people who can deliver 2 to 3 which is more than you can say for were present as well as those who OVER. city seal on it... percent of the vote in each election. So some of her colleagues. were on the regular agenda and other The best we can do in the mean But my predictions, facts were laid with low voter turnout at the Although she has chosen not to run citizens. The meeting the papers time is to crowd every council meeting out before the four liars did it. precincts it will swing them back in ] as an elected official, she is willing to described, in general, seemed to take from now on peacefully to show our And that was that Diane Fritz ... office every time. I serve in an appointed position. She is on too many of the characteristics of a support for a recall election, starting along with Sharon Scott worked on Most people get into politics to bet | giving her leftover campaign funds to political setup to suit me. with the Feb. 7 meeting. Go there, the campaigns of David James, Dave ter help the people in their city, and ! various groups within the city; the I wonder how much of this recent show them we are still the boss in Cox and Charlie Griffin .... and they stay true to that concept, but far too i DARE, program, the library, fire situation is being used for the benefit who sits and judges (and how they talked before and after the elections many get drunk on the feel of power department for public awareness, the of personal political gain. The display judge) on the council. to remove Pat Gibbons and put Diane ... which leads to wealth. , VMCA, the Senior Resources Depart that was put on for everyone certainly Milton Baker Fritz back as city clerk ... three were And when you have less than one- ment and the Westland Foundation. gained an enormous amount of atten Westland -30 years on the council and meeting to hatch a quarter of 1 percent seemingly able to | She deserves so much more-than tion. I am curious how much is con w plan which of a city matter «« illpgsl control a 2 to 3 percent vntinp bloc, ! the embarrassing moment she was cern and how much is show. forced to endure due to a total lack of I. for one. have witnessed many • So how consideration and respect for her yearn 14()- of poh'tseal debute and does some • decades of hard work. As a city intrigue in the city I can only sav School search shows complexity employee, taxpayer and someone who that, while politics aren't likely to body as has worked to better the lives of those smart and change anytime soon. J sure would t ain't necessarily so. Things seldom are what in the community. I understand the like to see all of the role models in our they appear. The things that you're liable to experienced } hard work and dedication it takes to city treat each other.fairly and read in the Bible - they ain't necessarily so. as Mark Mur make changes and overcome obsta respectfully. They nt*ed to realize that I cles. We should be thankful for Jus- In the aftermath of last week's failed search ray get when election time is over, iike it or for a CEO for the Detroit schools, you'd,think Involved in i tine, and I am ashamed of the behav- not, they must put differences aside Michigan Treasurer Mark Murray is at the very what looks i iorthat indicates we are not. and work a> ;'i team This must U- best a racist puppet in Gov, John Engler's Although m.ii'iv comments were di.r.e in order ,t<< better serve the peo scheme to deny the citizens of Detroit their civil like a very disturbing to me during the course ol ple in this community. Remember. and political rights. embarrass the evening, the i:ist disturbing inci "I'mted We Stand -'-Divided We Kail ' Here's a sample, attributed hy the Detroit ing train dent occurred when I was leaving the Svlvia A. Kozorosky-Wjacek Free Press to Wayne County Commissioner wreck? . council meeting. Glenn Anderson, in a Bernard Parker: "Mark Murray doesn't under ; loudrr-than-cuiivorsationa! trine, said stand a community that fought for its rights. I PHILIP POWER feel like a slave; I feel like my master just told me what to do." (Wild applause.) business or military backgrounds but demon What all the fuss is about, of course, is Mur strated leadership skills), they offered up educa ray's vote against Dr. John Thompson to be the tors only. Moreover, it turns out the firm's back new school CEO. As Gov. Engler's representa ground checks on the candidates it did suggest tive (and, as such, given veto power over selec were inadequate. tion of the CEO by the legislation that created Second - and this is an informed guess on my the appointed board), Murray thought Dr. part - it looks like the majority of the board Thompson's career showed no measurable decided to play an early game of chicken to see improvement in academic performance. The if Murray would blink. He didn't. Now the board vote was 5-1 for Thompson, so Thompson lost. can get on with its work with a clearer under The whole episode is a perfect illustration standing of whose spine is stiff. that surface appearances in complex political The third factor has to do with Detroit deputy events seldom provide much insight into what's mayor and school board chair Freeman Hen- really going onV drix. Hendrix is smart, energetic and ambitious. Before I get to that, however, I want to set It's no secret that he's interested in taking the record clear about Mark Murray. I've known Mayor Dennis Archer's place when the time Mark, now 45, for years, just as I knew both his comes. And the highly publicized events and parents He doesn't have a racist bone in his complex racial politics surrounding the search body. In fact, he's one of the most principled, for a new CEO for the Detroit schools are a per moral people I know. fect place for a smart, ambitious politician to do His distinguished career in public service his stuff. included hitches with Govs, William Milliken In a radio interview after the vote, Gov (moderate Republican) and James Blanchard Engler charged Hendrix with being too narrow (moderate Democrat) before becoming state ly focused on trying to find an "African-Ameri treasurer and chief policy adviser to John can" CEO. Hendrix responded that the law giv Engler. Over the years, Murray has become one ing the governor's representative veto power of the inoat respected people in Lansing, over the board majority was the equivalent of admired and liked byVohticiah* »nd hnre«u- former Alabama Gov George Wallace standing crats alike. in the schoolhouse door. Score one for Hendrix So how does somebody as smart and experi in publicly standing up to Gov, Engler, enced as Mark Murray get involved in what Last week, the board in a relatively sane and looks like a very embarrassing train wreck? productive meeting decided to conduct a new In the first place, why didn't Murray signal to search, using a new search firm "We're back on his colleagues on the board that he couldn't sup track," said Murray, who added that "I heheve port Thompson before things got to the 5-1 that being African American would give a candi vote/veto that exposed the board's disarray in date a substantial advantage in being an effec public and set at risk any subsequent search ? tive CKO. I would expect that the final result* In a conversation last weekend, Murray told would yield an African American leader for the jjio he m&dc it clear he didn't f«vnr Thompson from the start. He was prepared to let Thomp So score two for Freeman Hendrix in setting son be on a short list of four candidates, (all the stage for a unanimous vote of the board he black, incidentally) in hopes that the search chairs to hire a (presumably) capable school firm would provide evidence that students in CEO whose ethnicity is a plus with the voters in districts led by him improved thfir test scores the city he hopes to lead No such evidence was forthcoming, and so Mur U isn't what it looks tike on the surface, but \iilit>['lp ft* HOT*. I»m|it. t rtlitl0 flint. \fl.n*trs, \rt R 'f- 1 V*. m m m< m mw^ ^^^m* mw^**F . .• iJLMMVr 1 A"' 77w» Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 New program sends smoking teens to the 'dog house' 9Y RICHARD PEARI a smoking cessation program that he had to go outside to Washtenaw, Monroe and Jack STAFF WRITER and do some community service amoke," said Kinney. "His par son counties to concentrate on •(>e*rMtoe-boinecomm.n£t • COUNTY NEWS with the Michigan Humane ents said that wa& not true, retailers selling tobacco to . JtSome 21 teenagers from sever- Society. "Another told his parents he minors, found retailers wanted $1 Wayne County communities: The 2 J teens who chotie the was 'only holding the cigarette/ the sheriffs to "look into youths is a much more compelling way Ijegan learning this past w-eek- latter were among 25 from Livo that it wasn't lit," Kinney relat smoking cigarettes, so we have to do it," Ficano stated. •r»d that "if you nia, Garden City, Plymouth, ed. "But when his parents been looking at places where "Parents aeem to be enthusias impke, you Redford Township and Taylor asked, 'So why were you holding kids are smoking cigarettes and tic about" the alternative fright go to the caught buying cigarettes since it?\ he said he didn't know/ try to get them into cessation because "it doesn't create any ^ogs." the undercover operation began Some parents are even coming programs,'' said Ficano. (juvenile) record for youth*, but • So savs Sher Dec. 13, according to Ralph Kin down with their kids for the "With children, (our intent is) at the same time it has a posi iff Robert A. ney, sheriffs department deputy community service portion "to to rehabilitate them and let tive reinforcement of the conse- chief of staff emphasize the importance of it ficano, whose them see. how dangerous smok quences ofUitui actions," the They were caught by under all," Kinney added. (Jepartment is ing is," the sheriff said. sheriff said:,"If you smoke, you cover deputies who wen? staking The "parents are not happy to £0 nduct i n g Tobacco i.$ "a legal product for might go to the dogs." out retail stores near high be having to do that on a Satur- ^Opiiratkjn Dog adults and nobody is going to Ficano added that one phase of ItJuu^te," a pro Kchools five days a week, either . day," but they're doing it any infringe on that," Ficano said. Operation Nic-Net educates mer gram aimed at Mondays through Fridays''or way, he said. "But at the same time, it's a chants about selling tobacco to (educing teen Robert Fteano Wednesdays through Sundays, Operation Dog House, is a health issue for teens and even smoking by dis- Kinney said. Ficatio said. pilot program by Ficano's minors while another phase cov tually it becomes a health issue ers enforcement, with undercov » o u r a g i n g On Sunday! they began the. "Parents love" Operation Dog department, which is the lead for insurance and everything Operation Dog House alterna er deputies going into stores youths frjom buying cigarettes House, said Kinney. "Most par unit in a seven-county taak force else on down the line." fyd thereby breaking the law. tive, attending an eight-hour ents are shocked" to find out called Operation Nic-Net (Nico with underage decoys who ^ Under the program, teens tobacu> .cessation program spon- their child is smoking. tine Net). Although it's a $50 misde attempt purchases, fieught buying smokes by 'under-- s-ored by the Wayne County They also find out their off The task force, operating meanor for a minor to buy "At one time (non-compliance oibver deputies are given a Health Department and per spring come up with some inter under a federally funded, state cigarettes. "We're not trying to by merchants) was as high as 70 cjioice: Go to court with their forming .16 hour* of community esting excuses, Kinney said, administered grant enabling build up 'arrest) records, we're percent in Wayne County," the jjarcnts, pay a fine and possibly service by cleaning the dog ken "One told officers he was given sheriffs deputies from Wayne, trying to educate youngsters, sheriff said. "Now it's close to 40 have a juvenile record, or attend nels at the Humane Society, the cigarette by his parents, but Oakland, Macomb, Lenawee. and this (Operation • Dog House) percent,^ ^Program will answer questions about teaching programs Golf outing set for June 26 The Sixth Annual St. Louis cost is $350 per golfer or $2,500 Persons interested in teaching colleges will explain their pro- University, University of Michi- served. fT Center Celebrity Golf Outing for hole sponsorship which' r. a career should' plan to raniK HTICJ answer "Ut'stions. „rrn -\L-n , _Dparhn _ _ m , WrtVtl., P St.at.P Thf meeting is fre^ and open ¥ will takt' piHCf 1 p.m. Monday, includes 18 liuics of golf foi four to anyone in the community attend a meeting of the Future Students currently enrolled in U n i v e rss i ty a nd th (? Un iv ers i ty of Junt; 26, at the Fox Hills Coun people, lunch, dinner and prizes. interested in teaching. 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Everest, And, as a bonus, she's become acutely - BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA made at the beginning of harvest sea- oii>'*»«it of Vw^ti.' lift]** *t t^V"^ * o tV\t^\/ft STAFF WRITER ci^n f f\ *•» wn^ nn' t> fhfi <•< rs •> r*i *• nf •hn M *i •»*_• *•<<*•*•• [email protected] ilWII L» >Ji l-vjl.l T k, (.til i.: fc/i 1 1 L, 1.M I.IIL 1 ftA* * VkJ I. and thrive happily. for future years. Upon hef arrival last May, she igmor Cuolahan looks for the Other dolls in the collection were cre quickly saw that she needed to pare beauty in life. She's found some ated in the image of figures like Duke down her lifestyle to the bare essen R of it in the art of collecting dolls, Ellington. Henry VIII. and Napoleon. tials, if she planned to trek around "I used to play with dolls a lot when 1 Some represented Sam.i (Norwegian through the various countries. Her was little," she said, standing behind nomads). trolls and angels. Materials backpack seemed twenty pounds an array of detailed dolls from around included stone, clay, terra cotta, porce lighter after she discarded extra the world. "Maybe that's how I got lain, wool, paper, glask and even sweaters, blue jeans, tennis shoes and started (collecting), I don't know. Dolls banana fiber. even her towel. The reformed but are pretty ;. In anything in life, you And each has it's own meaning. Cuo super-improved pack now carries a can find something pretty." lahan awns what she believes irf the dish towel (for drying off) two pairs of Cuolahan, dressed in an intricately smallest nativity scene ever made, and shorts, one pair of long pants, two detailed Norwegian costume which a doll she found while traveling in shirts, a poncho, sandals and hygiene was embroidered for her by her aunt, Iowa, which happened to have been necessities. Her luxury was a mini- looks like something of a doll herself made in her small hometown in Nor CD. player until a monkey in India Her gentle voice and sweet sense of way, grabbed it and threw it off a rooftop, humor brought life to this look at her What draws little girls into owning But even that she doesn't miss. favorite possessions While she admit and collecting dolls"' The mother And wh^t she carries on her back is ted to not being an expert on the sub- instinct.' said Cuolahan. She remem- STAFF PHOT.»^MATTHCTTAI-L^;« even far more than most n*»opl<> h«v*». »*>/*+ i»V, t L^.IUJ Cu iJtfVi *Wh-» \Aii t*. « h-«.A \'\l~ "r""i *"7 u'li' V ",T " Unique: Rigmor Cuolahan displays one or several doits she has she reports, But to her amazement, interesting detail and light-hearted- they seem happier than their coun clothes for her dolls, that is. until her ,, ^ , ° ,, ,. i 4. . . ,-,, , ness. Imagine a trip around the world younger brother destroyed many of collected over the years from around the world. She recently terparts here. Is less better? Why is spoke at a luncheon at the Women's Resource Center lecture in 30 minutes, guided through the eyes them while playing "surgeon." The rest it that in this country, when we have of a doll. of. her early collection was given away series at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. access and excess, we don't seem to be Born, raised and educated in Nor during the German 'occupation of Nor a generally content population? way, Cuolahan became a world travel way, when no dolls were being sold. Becky," said Groudt, "They're just a it." That's practically her motto. "1 As I sit here wondering how many er. It was a trip to Chicago at age 28 Her mother convinced her to give them friend, a companion." Like so many don't collect expensive dolls." she work days it will take me to pay off that made her destined to live in the to children who did not have any. other children, she remembered talk added. "Anyone can start collecting." my Christmas bills, access and excess United States. On her way ba.ck to She's more than made up for those ing to her dolls as a child, whenever Sally Oas of Novi learned something seem glaringly out of whack. Any Norway, she met a man she kn«w she lost. "You can learn so much from she was sad. at the event "I ha\e a!' :SM1,-. ol .JolS-,. [ item you want can now be bought on would become her husband, She refers them, history, culture and so forth,'" Nancy Rem it k is a peer counselor at didn't know where tin", rime from the Internet. E-Commerce made to it as a "shipboard romance." Four said Cuolahan. the Women's Resource Center and a until now," she said. access to most anything easy this hol years later, she wed the Lansing When Marltiu Groudt of Livonia Plymouth resident. She was looking 1 iday season,'At Christmas, after my Groudt siiid sin. wished nmre i. 11 (''. e native, and later moved to Wayne found out Cuola forward to the niece and nephews flew through no knew about the Women'.* Ke.-< aaMM^MiM ^mmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmam ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^************+**mmmmmmmmm*m**—*———— wy) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 MMSHPWWWM REUNIONS i apace permits, the Observer mail at reunionsmadeeasy Classes of l$70-72 Classes of 1974 and 1975 are HgMH Southgate. tEccentric Newspapers print, Qameritech. net A reunion is planned for April 1. hosting a 25th reunion Saturday, Class of 1950 (248)360-7004. press *2 or by e- Wfjfaout ehefge, announcements (313)837-5890 Nov. 25^ at the Crowhe Plata I* planning a reunion for June. mail at reunionsmadeeasy §t fleas reunions. Send the ClaMpfl980 DfTMfT IVtt lUMINfMY Hotel - Metro Airport. (248)851-7620 9ameritech. net f/i$irm9tiQfi to Reunion*, OoservAu ^ 26 at the Novi Hilton Hotel Classes of 1953-55' Contact Barry HarnosiClass of fr» Eccentric Newspapers, inNovi JA reunion is tentatively planned 1974) (734) 416-5583 or Vicky Class of 1980 $9251 Schoolcraft rLivonia Class of 1995 - five:year (248) 360-7004, press #5 or by e- for May. (DeSarOo) Clark at (734) 421 June 24 at the Holiday Inn reunion. 4&50 Pteese include the date mailat reunionsmadeeasy (810)644-4106,(810) 791-6998, 5365 (Class of 1975). West-Livonia. Contact Jessica (Merritt) Corkery tiryhe reunion end the first and9amerUech. net (906) 847 3535 or (810) 728-4875 OAROfM CITY WEST (248) 366-9493, press #1 with names and addresses of name of at feast one con- Class of 1975 is in the planning CtAMttlON after € p.m. ftYMOUTH CARTON classmates. Call (313) 541-7745 it person, qnd a telephone stages of a fall 2000 weekend- CUaeofl960 Class of 1980 ore-mail cJcorkery9aol.com MrrMft MACKENZIE reunion, If you are interested in A reunion ii tentatively planned Class of 1949-51 Aug. 12 at the Double Tree for August volunteering or would like more July 29 at the Hellenic Cultural Guest Suites in Southfield. Class of 1990 of 1950 (248) 627-4549, (248) 933-1670 information please call. (248) 366-9493, press #6 or by e- Center in Westland. Sept. 9 at the Grecian Center in a "Millennium or dimitier9ftash.net Denise Nosseck, (248) 474-5006. . mail at reunionsmadeeasy (734)453-7561 HENRY FORD TRADE Southgate. for November 2000. wajaaaj I VfaajBPiajaji • 9ameritech, net 497 9735 Class of 1960 Dcmotr msHiNa Class of 1950 (248) 366-9493, press *3 Class of I960 PONTIAC A reunion is planned for July. Is planning a reunion. A reunion is planned for Sept. 9 January and June classes of (810) 465-2388 (248)618-9865 Class of 1975 Claw of 1950 (313)835-9642, (810) 773-3952, 1940 HtOHLANDPARK July 8 at the Holiday Inn Select la looking for alumni. CREfcTWOOO (248) 547-0664 or (734) 595-7508 Sept. 8-9 at the Holiday Inn in $48) 9321722, (248) 548-5359 Class of 1970 January-Jane classes of 1950-51 Auburn Hills. in Auburn Hills'. or at the Web site, Are planning a reunion. or (248) 393-l2$3 Is plannirig a reunion. wwwjmctech.com/ -bjustice find (248)682-3719 1248) 634-0773, (2481 391-37015 (313) 2771316 or (248) 426 6888 Send name, address and tele or (243)969-2755 ex.htm phone number to Fred Kashouty^ Class of 1965 DETROIT REWP0RD -Class of 1990 WAYNE Aug. 12 at The Community 21528 Raymond, St. Clair Class of 1950 Class of 1965 Shores 48082 or call (810) 294- The class of 1990 will host a Class of 1950 House in Birmingham. Seeking alumni for June 25 A reunion is planned for July 8. 7512 or (313) 881-2023 reunion Aug. 4-6 at the Westin Is looking for classmates for its (248) 433-2302 or by e-mail at reunion at Penna's of Sterling. (313) 937-3077 OR (734) 427- January Class of 1950 (Southfield) on Aug. 4; banquet 50th class reunion. JCRich479aol.com Call (810) 773-3286 or (248) 585- 6047 June 4 at the San Marino Club at the Westin on Aug. 5; and pic (734) 428-9379 or (734) 721-80.W MARIAN 2083 DETROIT WESTERN house. nic on Aug. 6 (TBA). DCTIIOfT CENTRAL Class of 1966 (313) 345-9104 or (810) 263-8179 Call Crystal Towns at (810) 662- Class of 1980 5557 or e-mail Cat25Q49aol.com Claw of 1970 Class of 1960 Is planning a reunion. Aug. 19 at the Double Tree (248) 280-0053 or (517) 546-8874 WEfwW'SWJW * WSRJsT* • £4Miaitti i» planned for July 29. A reunion is planned for April. June Class of 1965 SuMDWM Guest Suites in Southfield. mS) 540-2917 or (248) 358-4490 (734) 464-1692 FARMHMfTON A reunion is planned for August. Class of 1955 (248) 360 7004, press #i or by <>• ocmoncooi£Y Class of 1950 <734) 676-9178 or (734) 763-5988 A reunion is tentatively sched mail at reunionsmadeeasy Cl|*»of 1970 Class of 1960 Sept. 15-17, with a dinner at uled for Sept. 16. @ameritech. net Vladimir's on Sept. 16. UVONtA CHURCHILL (734) 675-8244 or (313) 295-2373 "is planned for July 1. A reunion is planned for April Class of 1990 Classes of 1955-70 (248)474-7822 523-0906 or by e-mail at (734) 464-1692 Is planning a reunion. ST. JUDE ELEMENTARY Aug. 18-20 for alumni who Spauld9aol.com Demon MWY FERNDALE Send ndme, address, telephone Class of 1965 attended WBHS in the buildinp Class of 1950 Classes of 1929-1958 number and e-mail address to Is planning a reunion. at Orchard Lake and Commerce of 1979 A reunion is planned for June. Oct. 14 at Ferndale High School, CHC Class of '90 Reunion, 6609 (810) 254-3498 roads. . 4 at the Somerset Inn in (810) 773-4253, {248)585-2083 726 Pinecrest, Ferndale. Salem Road, Plymouth 48170 or TAYLORCENTER (248) 706-9369 or or {810) 773-3286 (248) 589-2609 or (248) 541-2476 by e-mail to Class of 1990 www.zyworld.com I WBHS...Rei/ni j) 366-9+93, press *2 or by e- oimoirifMNcr OARDEM cmr EAST [email protected] Sept, 20 at the Grecian Center in on/Home, htm Renowned U-M organist to host concert 1^1 >. from page Bl Christ Our Savior Lutheran media lectures covering more tures of this new and exceptional Church of Livonia will continue than 200 historic and modern pipe organ as well as giving relationships. As you travel into more affluent The most important things in my life today are its yearly music series with an organs. Organ solo appearances honor to the great composer, J.S. areas, you see that they, too, are busy buying up my family, my community and God _ what else is organ concert by Michele Johns, in North America and abroad* Bach. The audience will be invit things. Every fourth person on the street in Tokyo there?" who holds a doctorate in fine feature music of the 18th centu ed to join in the singing of vari has a cell phone to their ear. I leave you with this profound anonymous state arts, representing the Universi ry as well as music of the 20th ous hymns creatively-accompa ment, that I wish I'd written myself: Happiness When children see that life is only made up of ty of Michigan Organ Depart century. She is the author of nied by Johns at the organ. can be thought, taught, and caught — but not accruing loot, they're going to have an empty life, ment faculty. The concert will be "Hymn Improvisation" (Augs Charles-Marie Widor's famous bought. void of the important things in Hfe. Their goals held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb, 6 at burg Fortress) Which has Toccata from his Fifth Sympho Jacque Martin-Downs is the coordinator of the will center around making more money to get 14175 Farmington Road (north received critical acclaim. ny will close the concert. more things. You can believe that I find the Family Resource Center,in Westland and has a pri of 1-96) in Livonia. The Feb. 6 concern on the bumper sticker, "He who dies with the most toys, vate counseling pravticc. If you have questions or The event is open to the public Casavant organ will feature wins!" very annoying. comments, write her at the Observer, $6251 School Johns has specialized in his and admission is complimentary. toric keyboards and their music music of the season of Epiphany. Refreshments will be served. For What do our elders find important? My father- craft Road, Livonia, MI 48150 or e-mail her at literature. Her 22 European A "Renaissance to Rag" section information please call (734» in-law captured it very succinctly when he said, [email protected] tours have resulted in multi will highlight tnany of the fea 522-6830. Earn u ithout Here's the deaL Ibr a limited time we are offering FREE three-line want ads for folks who have things to sell for a.few bucks ($100 or less). So, say you want to get rido f that old exercise tiling and that fairly new * I know a good deal when I set one. I trimming thing, and that thing that could be great if it were fixed up a little. And I Run my three-line ad in the next two issues of my hometown newspaper's I I classified section under Merchandise For Sale (#700—#799 with the exception of I aay tkat your whole pile of household things that you don't want anymore totals I Garage Sales). I an wking price of $80. Well put your ad in the next two issues of your hometown 1" NAME' : I I a tip, zero, I I AOOKSSL JIW: I . .• - * J-'-. 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For informa The County Connection and Logic" 7:30-9 p.m. Veteran's Haven operates a tion, call the center, (734) Chorus of .Sweet Adelines Monday, Feb. 1., in the car, boat, camper and real 722-7632, International is looking for Rosedale Gardens Presby estate donation program, HEARINO CHECKS women who love to sing. terian Church basement, Donations are tax- Every third Tuesday of The group sings a cappella 9601 Hubbard at West deductible. For informa each month, a representa music in barbershop style. Chicago, between Merri- tion, call (734) 728-0527. tive from Personalized Rehearsals are 7 p.m. man and Farmington roads CAMELOT HAUL Hearing Care of Westland Tuesdays at UAW Local in Livonia. The presenta- Camelot Hall Convalescent will check and clean hear 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- tion is sponsored by Livo Center seeks volunteers to ing aids free, 2-3 p.m. by lanti. For more informa nia Nurseiy Inc., a parent , spend time with residents, appointment only. Call tion, call Paula at < 734 i cooperative 3- and 4-year- providing an activity or a (734) 722-7632 for details. 995-4110, old preschool. one-on-one pursuit such as SENIOR CHOIR CHADD TOWN HALL reading to blind people or The Friendship Senior CHADD of Northwest Mayor Robert Thomas will just talking. The facility is Choir, under the direction Wayne County meets the hold his first city of West- located at 35100 Ann Arbor of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 first Thursday of the ' land Town Hall meeting for Trail in Livonia. For infor a.m. Thursdays at the month throughout the tile year 2000 at 7 p.m. mation., call Esther or JL*W. ^1 Stf^FWSiWaP^iV^ fi^ Westland Senior Resources school year at the Lipoma Thursday, Feb. 10, at Tay Diana in the Activity •v.V"7?. ESWESSSSSSMM mm .*»+ The Observer & Eccentric/ THl'RSDAV, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 MEW VOICES SINGLES MINGLE • Wayne Peal and MelUaa and Mary 0*Nan of Livonia and Lkttnp lor the Stn0e$ CaJ**d*r • On Friday, Feb. 4, Bethany jockey. Cash bar. Non-«moldng or a newsletter eall ' 246' 374- Matthews-Peal of Bloomfield Linda Grunewald of Green Bay, should be submitted in writingSuburba n West will host a din dance area. $6 members, $7 non- 5920. Hills announce the birth of their Wise. no later than noon Friday for thene r at Northville Downs Call members C*!» (734) 973-1933. son, Matthew Wayne, on Dec • Wendy Staehowaki and next Thursday's issue. They can(734 ) 421'3011 for information, • Singlei Dance ia scheduled 19 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Jeff Allen of We#tland be mailed to 36251 School- Saturday, Feb. 5 marks the Sin- from 9 p.nft, to 1 am. Friday, A non-profit social group for sin Oak. Hits grandparent* are Clay announce the birth of their craft, Livonia 48150, or by fax glen Dance. 8:30 p.m. at St. Feb. 18 at the Grotto <207O W, gles ages 25-45 who share com ton and Patricia Peal of Fairfield daughter Faith Olivia Allen, at (734} 591-7279. For more Robert BeHarmine Catholic Stadium in Ann Arbor). 60-90* mon interests and look to form Glade, Tenn. and John Dee, $9, 1999 at Garden City information, call (734) 953- Church in Redford. The $8 music will b* played by a disc new friendships. All events are Matthews of Red ford Township. Hoapita-IMn Garden City. Grand 2131 or e-mail kmortson@oe. charge includes refreshments. jockey Canh bar, Non-omoking open to non-member.1*. Call 24H- • Julie and Michael Weaver parents are Jim and Margaret homecomm.net Proper attire required. dance area $5 memben*; $7 non- «51-9909 or visit www.fsp.org. of Livonia announce the birth of Allen of Westland and Judi and M^rVlv^E ^*B^^F»l W^PWW^P IRIW • Every Sunday, the singles members. Call 1734) 973-1933 Upcoming events include their daughter Melissa Beth, Joseph Stachowski Jr. of West- Talk It Over meets from 7:30- organization offers breakfast at WEDNESDAY SUBURBAN fMOLKf BJ Playing wallybail Tuesdays at born June 1, 1999 at Providence land; 9:30 p.m. on the second Friday of 10 a.m. at the Redford Inn on Wednesday Suburban Singles Racquetball Farmington on.Nii'jit Family Birthing Center in • Michael and Kelly Salter the month in Knox Hall in Ward the northwest corner of 5 Mile Dance Parties Inc., meet every Mjle. ("heck m starts at-6:,45 Southfield. Melissa joins siblings of Westland announce the birth Church. Ministries Showcase and Beech Daly roads in Red Wednesday at The Warren p.m, and court time ,nt 7 put - "* .Jessica, '14; Kristrnu, 12; Aman v of their son Ryan Perry, Dec. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, Sanctu ford, followed by mass at 11:15 Chateau Banquet Center * 10 sharp. New players welcome, ; da, 10; Andrew, 7; Hannah, 4; 21, 1999 at Garden City Hospi ary at church. Hear Phillips, am at.St.-Aidan's Catholic Mile Road one block east of Courts are designated recre and Benjamin, 2. Grandparents tal in Garden City, Grandpar Craig and Dean, a free concert. Church on Farmington Road in Mound) in W'arren from B p.m. to ational, intermedi;i!.*' and are Marilyn and Gene Weaver of ents are Jack and Sally Salter of Offerings accepted; Single Par Livonia Call f 7341 729-1W74. J2.30 a.m. Op«n to the public - advaiU'e Cost is $5 for one hour Dearborn Heights and Carole Garden City and William and enting Ministry meets 7 p.m. on SKJ THE 500 TRIP ages 21 and up Proper attire is • Join us Thui>day for '"'Fun and the late Abraham Karam of Florence Majeske of Sterling the first and third Tuesdays of .Attention all single skiers Join recommended i no jeans) The and Fine Dmhui v Our gi^ti i.^ W- Warren. Heights the month in the parlor, room the Farnungton Singles Profes Single Mingle Dance eos'ttf $3: S4 p-rovide Mii'njbeis and frit'1 fid*• • Amy and James Harkins • Jeffery and Bobbie Grig* C317 and C319, at the church. A sionals group for'an extended before 8:30 p.m. For information with a-Harnpling ol some of the of Canton announce the birth of gs of Canton announce the birth free meal is served before the four-day weekend getaway Feb. call the hotline at 'HL'Ji ^42- best and most interesting dining their daughter-Olivia Rose of their son Brennan Allen, meeting at 6:15 p.m. Speakers or 18 through the 21st to ski in 0443. place* in the metro Detroit are:*' Marie, Oct. 1 at Huron Valley - Dec. 21, 1999 at Garden City open discusnion in a friendly, Sault Ste! Marie, Canada Cross SUNDAY SUBURBAN SINOL£S Each week the restaurant wjl! Sinai Hospital. Grandparents Hospital in Garden City. Bren-' supportive and encouraging country skiers will enjoy Stok- Sunday Suburban Singles Dance differ in styk. ambiance price are Kathy and John Harkins of nan joins siblings Miranda, 6: atmosphere. Free child care pro ley's while downhill skiers will Parties Inc meets every Sunday ran^re and menu, WVmeet everv Livonia and Sharron and Dou and Courtney, 4. Grandparents vided; Lighthouse Cafe, a coffee love the runs at Searchmorit. at The Warren Chateau Ban<(uet Thursday anytime in-* w«:t.-!>.'5 30' glas Hover of Livonia. Great are Bob and Helen Chote' of house setting, is offered 7-10 1 Package includes four day and Center i 10 Mile road one block p m and 7.3(. p.i>i grandparents are Rita Harkins Livonia and Bob and Be tie p.m. on the fourth Friday of the three-nights at the Water Tower east of Mound i in Warren from • Singles Minnie- Dancer - uf Plymouth and Juanita Mott of Wicker of Westland. month in Knox HalL The cost is 1 Inn (two people per roomt; use of 8 p,m to 11:30 p.m. Event is loH'ations vary weeklv, Cili '24^ Calif. $5; all events provided by Ward • Michele Buford and Erik the Club Cabana recreational open to the public for ages 21 851-9909 for specific-. • Don and Tracy Halbritter Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Kallio of Livonia announce the area including outdoor sauna, and up. Proper attire is recom • Co-ed. bowlmu h.-a^ues \n of Wesiland announce the birth Mile Road, Northville. Call (248) birth of their daughter Shan heated pool and indoor/outdoor mended i no jeans i. Cost is $5; $4 ht-ld every other Sunday .-tanmg of their daughter Savannah 374-5920. non Marie, Jan. 19 at Garden hot tubs, The 'cost is $199 for before 8:30 p.m.-For information at 5 45 p.m. at Drakeshm- Lane? Lynn, JHO. 12 st.Garden Ci'v City Hospiiai in Garden City, S1NQL£S WELCOME fuembfO tifid. o2o4 fui inUi-iiiejii • call i'313J 842-0443. 'located ui'i (ilniiu. ni'fi Tir-i w( -Hospital in Garden City. Savah- Shannon joins? siblings' Cheryl bers, All levels of skiers wel Drake Road in- K.H JII.IILM MU Bethany Suburban West is a SINGLE POINT MINISTRIES han joims siblings Tylder, 4 1/2; Ann. 19 months; and Brandy Hills-, Substitute !.n:v, 1^r> r-i!"tr; Catholic organization which pro come. RSVP'by calling 1248- 851- 1 and Tressa. '.I. Grandparents are Lynn. 17. Grandparents are. •Single'(30 years and'oldef' and vides spiritual, social and sup 9909 or www.fsp.orff • needed most Wt-e>:'.-: L-ea^iu-is, Bernie and Becky Pintar of Tanya Kallio Q\' Livonia: and feeling alone*' Coming'join us, port assistance to divorced or PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS start at 5:-15 p.m. ijirvv] thrt-e Wayne and Marie Halbritter of Cheryl Wilstun of Florida, Single Point Ministries of Ward games. Taylor, separated Christians. Call (734J Parents Without Partners, Int. Evangelical Presbyterian • Hugh and Michele Griffin 981-4553 about the divorce is a non-profit organization dedi EUCHRC-P1NOCHLE • James and Amanda Church (40000 Six Mile Rd - .of Van Buren Township recovery- workshop. Monthly cated to the single-parent family Euchre and jiiri^chle iw- planned Duvall of Garden City announce west of Haggerty in Northville announce the birth of twins meetings are held the third Sat A Singles Dance is scheduled ever\p Menday a:.jd d;n:>'r is the birth of their daughter invites you to join over 550 sin Meghan Elisabeth and Drew urday of every month at 8 p.m from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m, Friday, served from ti '•>'..! M 'i1-.' ;. ») >i' Emily Victoria. Jan, 11 at Gar gle adults each and every Sun Alexander. Jan. 7. Grandpar at St. Kenneth's Church, Hag- Feb. 4 aithe Giulto • 207() \V. <. ow tt^ ?• I 'a: » ; i i.ii^i j i ;i: >.. 11,- . ^ den City Hospital in Garden day morning at 11:30 a m in ents are Jeanne Guilfoyle of gerty Road i south of 5 Mile Stadium in Ann Arbor1. 80-90.- $4 for Singir Prtitc-si -M.I; HM •::,- City. Emily joins sister margnret Knox Hall for fellowship arid Westland; Thomas Daniel of r Road >. mi.isic will be played by a du-t encouragement. For information bt-rs -Jrid ^'> Ii'T rr'ii .'O'.',T^H'.r- Anne. 16 months. Grandparents Farmington Hills; and Ronald are Dermis and Diana Brusjnski and Catherine Griffin of Water- of West land and Nancy and Jim ford. Merriman of Plymouth. • Matt and Sue Winther of • .Stephen and Sheila Mal- Livonia announce the' birth of oney of Red ford announce the their daughter Emily Susan. birth of their daughter Niamh Dec. 31, 1999 at St, Mary Hnspi- • Anna, Jan: 10 at'Garden City . .. i :.. t : :.- V ,— : I...... '« .; U Hospital in Garden City. Niamh \ Dave Highland of Livonia. feyville. Kansas Great-Grand .'M'"' l.il—^r^^PI I I I I I OVMMWMt^^ft a • Matthew and Kristen parents are Charles and Grace Yule of Livonia announce the demons and Evelyn Rousseau, - Ii .1' C-—.... II XI:-L. birth of their daughter Makena •-UI UJ idiftru, .uiv-ii. Alyssa. Jan. 6.at Garden City • Rick and Lisa Rousseau of Hospital in Garden City. Grand Redford announce the birth of pa rents are Don and Judi their daughter, Laura Jean McLellan of Livonia and John August 15, 1999 at Providence and Evelyn Yule of Livonia. Hospital in Southfield. She joins • Randy and Deanne sisters Rebecca, 10. Jessica, 8 Riehter of Westland' announce and Melissa, 4, Grandparents the birth of their son Mitchell are Fred and Jeanette Rousseau \ Scott. Jan. 5 at Garden City and Richard and Wanda 4- Hospital in Garden City. Lyskawa. all tif Redford. Great- , Mitchell joins siblings Heather. grandparents are Charles and Grace demons and Evelyn DETROIT'S BEST SUBURBAN VEHICLE 15; Ryan, 12; Colin, 11: Haman- tba, 4; and Jaclyn, 3, Grandpar Rousseau, all of Farwell, Mich. ents are Marcy Grabi.ee of West- • Doug and Kathi Darden of Iand and Ron find Kath 1 een Garden City announce the birth IS MADE OF NEWSPAPERS. Riehter of Lincoln Park of their daughter Ashley • Sarah Nicole Renner of Laura, Jan 17 at Oakwood Hos Rt-dford announces the birth of pital-in'Dearborn. Grandparents SPRING NEWSPAPERS! her daughter Lexus Monique. are Dan and Madeline Wyrsta of Jan. 5 at Garden City Hospital Plymouth and Betty Darden of in Garden. City. Lexus joins sib Lorn ita, Calif ling Daija Janay Bosnian. 2 1/2. • Heather and Timothy Grandparent.* are Michelle Goodchild of Canton announce SPRING NcwspapLTS co\cr (ivt-r l)<> id the I hdl's important bee an*>e S~ i>| die spt -VOinu. Marie Renner of Elk Rapids the birth of the , ^ The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia TR1IIITY 734-525-3664 PRESBYTERIAN SfiVvARD Sunday School, .10:00 A.M. 1I Bl • I mfMfimm'm Cam* Morning Worship 11:00 A.M, 40000 Six Mile Road ;-*s lurtimtafJ-171' Evening Worship ., . . .. : 6:00 P.M. i -r' -»-...-^*.J_».i-,;,f-. .JL,, Horttrvtllfl, Ml INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Wed. Family Hour . .7:15 P.M. 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth 248-374-7400 YOUTH AWANA CLU8S •> Mites W. of Sheldon Rd. "A Church That's Concerned Dr. Jamas H. McOufaa, Patter DR RICHARD FREEMAN From M-14 [QXA GottlrM&oo Rd South pYorsWp Sarvteas, PASTOR About People" 734-459-9550 Stinday School Or Wm C. Moore - PastOt 8:30, Iftflrf, 11:30 A.M. NEW HOPE 5403 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, Ml B:00 Prayer & Praise Service Contwnporwry Servfca |B*i»r+Yi MkhJf*4) 728-2180 Cyaolfif S*rytea H :00 Traditional Service B:06 P.M. In tAa CH*p#/ CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor SUNOAY SCHOOI (NURSERY PROVIDED) Sunday School <*:)0 a.m. Sunday W«i«h[p 8:00 b 10:45 i.m, CONTINENTAL BWEAKFA5T SERVED Nurmmry Rrovl New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God in Christ kflPft• . • • • ,-/41-11 i CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH riii'i •aiiiwh'i:•'«!'»*n'Vir i ii. Inrtiiiir^irilii and Grandmont Rosedalc Park Christian Day Schooi Rev. Luther A. Werth, Sr. Pastor Bishop PIA. Brooks. Pastor 6. Founder Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor 15340 Southflekl Drive at Fenkefl & Grand River — Two locations to serve you — NtrSt r*d Taawa >rtt CMW* 313-835-5329 LIVONIA A CANTON . ST. TIMOTHY CHUftCH, USA GENEVA PRESeYTEfflAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) TtwrtM* When Tto Wort af Go* * 16700 Newburgh Woad ,..,, , 5835 SnaWofl Rd. CufMftn SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 14175 Farmlngton Rd ^1—» 46001 Warren Road t> Taaftar wWi ciajky hit mokai /l|_ , <734) 458-0013 Ulwtyte ApplMMon- (Not 1-96) a\m\\W (West of Canton Center) Livonia • 734-464-8844 IvWch of Faith Telecast (ON OS Sunday Worship 8;30 am & • Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School tor AH Ages: 330 am I "Wf - SurtfayWortnioa Sunday School 38 - WADL Broadcast Time* rN ou* wttxif ll.onarh I SuT>day School 10:45 am Family Worship 11:00 am - Olli^ • 9-00 a 1100 i.m. $ihjrday'& 9:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY BrBLf. Education For M «g*» STUDY Wl AM Sunday SCIHJOI 9 45 am E* (734)414-7422 "Very Early In the Morning" Sunday s 4:30 I'M CtiHdcmw FrmiOtd • Htidtemppta towwt RADIO BROADCAST CUWiMXY 1AMNC (734)522-6830, vwt our Web Srte at http. wwvyccaa eOu • /cmco$ Rev Or Janei NoWe-Rcfiardson. Pastor *fOUfcNt7 1 R9StXjn:e» to' H»»rtng una Sv"' tmpairga I 340 AM . WtXl rHAOUWTHt http ://www. u nidtal. COfTV - Sfljmottly MONDAY THRU FRIDAY BOO* or MCBMWS' 8 45 AM TO 000 AM. FIRST FRC3BYTERIAM CKtiRCK PLEASE VlSfT OUR WEBSfTE: http://www.nspt.com ST, PAUl'S LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOI Risen Christ Lutheran Main A Church - (734) 453-6484 20805 Middkbrll :.»•*' i!w-»«*w. 46250 Ann Arbor Road fuaour. Rosedate Gardens f-irmingto»i Hi III, Michn-. (1 Mils .Weil at SJlwUo aawte ItoMfM ftanlM IMtt AJL 1 ^PW^BISBW ^PPsawTa^Ff papW ^apasf^afw a^a^n* r**"" -Why Do JUA^C*?' aajpaTBaaBr aaiwiw"aT i "aapw iiiia™ rHiU d6§^L dHURCH fllla^AteM.tt.aBa^Baaaataaa*T>4ttLHI Of PLYMOUTH ivaiW "jpipjiiBf T af^awpaFa^aaT^'J ' ^aaf r *aai 2»i tawwwoar 36516 f%Waa»,Uvonte 2 «Mo*a N. of Matn - 7 SlQOW f News from page B5 Church/20300 Middlebelt, Livo- 9:30 p.m. on the second Friday of nonprofit organization, ia form taught by Father George Shai- Th« Thrift Shop, sponsored by nia. the month in Knox Hall in Ward ing new, beginner Tai Chi claus houb, pastor of St, Mary Ortho The Church of the Risen Lord First Presbyterian Church of Church Ministries Showcase es, at 38121 Ann Arbor Road, dox Church in Livonia. The pur present* a healing service at Plymouth, has opened a new The Archdiocese of Detroit, in 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, Sanctu Livonia, St. Paul United pose of these series of classes is 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of location at 494 N. Mill St., one partnership with Catholic Relief ary at church. Hear Phillips, Methodist Church in Bloomfield to take an in-depth look at the the month at the church, 821 N, block north of Plymouth Road, Craig and Dean, a free concert. and Nardin Park United necessary characteristics that Newburgh Bo*d, south of Ford Services, is collecting monetary 1 Plymouth Hours of operation donations for the people of Offerings accepted; Single Par Methodist Church in Farming* play vital roles in marriage and Road, Westland The service, led are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays Venezuela, devastated by flood enting Ministry meets 7 p.m. on t<5n Hills. Observers welcome. family life. They are available to by the Rev Gary Seymour, is and Thursdays, and noon tt> 4 ing that has left thousands dead the first and third Tuesdays of For more information, call the both these couples either consid part of the series of healing ser prn Saturdays. For more infor the month in the parlor, room Taoist Tai Chi Society at (248/ or homeless. Checks or money ering marriage or presently mar vices, "Rise and Come Forward." .mation. call the store at (734) C317 and C319, at the church. A 332-1281. ried. Single or divorced individu For more information, call the orders should be made payable 459-1250 or e-mail the church at free meal is served before the als are also encouraged to attend church office at (734) 397-7132. to Archdiocese of Detroit- < Tai Chi is a complete and inte fpep# juno.com. Venezuela Relief and sent to meeting at 6:15 p.m. Speakers or grated exercise which works all this 10-week class that meets open discussion in a friendly, RfTf OF MNTtATtOtt Christian Service Department, of the body's systems deeply and from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Garden City Presbyterian supportive and encouraging Adults interested in joining the 305 Michigan Avenue (G5), gently, making it an exercise Antiochian Orthodox Church, Church is offering a contempo atmosphere. Free child care pro Catholic church are invited to Detroit, Ml 48226-2605. For suitable for persons of all ages 18100 Merriman Road in Livo rary worship service at 9; 15 a.m. vided; Lighthouse Cafe, a coffee more information, call (313) 237- and conditions of health, nia. Call (734) 422-0010 to regis the second and fourth Sundays "inquire^ at the ongoing Rite of house setting, is offered 7-10 4689. ter. Topics include: The Institu of the month at the church, 1841 Christian Initiation for Adults at p.m.pn the fourth Friday of the EVEMNS FOR ST. OCNIVKVE tional Family; The Process of Middlebelt Road, between Ford '7..-30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. MTtRNATIOMAL STUDENT DAY month in Knox Hall. The cost is St. Genevieve Church of Livonia Developing Healthy Relation and Cherry Hill roads. Garden Theodore of Canterbury Church, Church Women United of 'Subur $5; all events provided by Ward will host "An Evening for St. ships; What is Love?; Marriage: City, The contemporary service 8200 N Wayne Road, Westland. ban Detroit-West will host Inter Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Genevieve" from 7 p.m. to 1a.m. Why it is a Sacrament; and Friday, Feb, 18 at the Italian offers upbeat music and an infor The process is open to any inter national Student Day, with a Mile Road. Northville. Call (248) more. Series begins Feb. 3 and ested adult including baptized carry-in casserole luncheon American Club (Five Mile west mal atmosphere. 374-5920. concludes March 30. Catholic* who have not complet 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at St. of Newburgh). The event will CHURCH fUWO RAilBt MAMT AL EPHHCMMENT ed their initiation with First Andrews Episcopal Church, •LOOD DRIVE include dinner, raffle, dancing Clarenceville United Methodist Miriam Jerris, MA and Rab Communion and/or Confirma 16360 Hubbard Road in Livonia. The.Red Cross will be operating and silent auction. $45 per per Church is selling Entertainment binic Candidate with the Birm tion For more information, call International Students will a blood drive 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. son includes dinner, dancing and passbooks to raise money for the ingham Temple will lead a 1-2 Lorraine Short! pastoral minis speak about their homeland. The Sunday, Feb. 6 at St. Edith's open bar. Tickets available after hour session workshop and sup church. The coupon books a>st ter, .at i 734 j 425-4421. program is sponsored by the Parish, 15089 Newburgh Road Mass and from the Rectory port group to celebrate and $40 and are available by calling Livonia Rotary Club, Bring one in Livonia. Walk-ins welcome. Office - Monday through Friday strengthen your relationship. Jim Robinson at (248) 347-1535 EARLY CMLMtOOO from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reserva casserole for each three persons VEQAINMKTS The class is open to married cou or the church office at »248» 474- Christ Our Savior Lutheran tions and information can be attending and paper products for St. Edith Church will sponsor ples (of any faith), newly mar 3444. Church offers an early childhood provided by calling Dan Blaske the First Step Program. Call Las Vegas Nights, 7:30 p.m. to ried couples, couples married for program. a day care program for i 734) 525-3780 or Jack Farrow (313)537-5251. midnight, Friday-Saturday, Feb. many years or engaged couples The Remarried Ministries of toddlers age 18.months to 3 «734) 464-7843. St. Genevieve B*U fTUDY FOR WQMf N 4-5 at the church. 15089 New who want to learn the skills ncc Ward Presbyterian Church in years. The program is available Church is located at 29015 Jami This is a Bible Study for women burgh road, Livonia. Admission essary for a healthy and satisfy- Northville offers an informal. son Ave. in Livonia. full or half days Monday through who want to live holy lives and is $1 and maximum payout will ing^elationship. Cost is $150 per drop-in support group for those Friday Children have organized are always on the lookout for lie $500, under license number WOMEN'S RETREAT couple. Classes begin Feb. 29. struggling with the issues of a and spontaneous activities .- all help to spiritual maturity. "Spir F23263. Proceeds go to general Calvary Baptist Church will Call now to register, (248) 543- blended family. The group i.« hands-on and interactive. The itual Disciplines for Ordinary fund. Call (734) 464-1222. have a women's retreat, "Choos 7496.MAMUA0E ENCDUNTE9 hosted by the Rev, Paul Clough program is state-certified and People" will be offered from 7-8 St. Theodore Parish will host it's ing to Be God's Woman," Friday- Worldwide Marriage Encounter and meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second offered at the church. Farming- p.m. for 10 weeks (started Feb. Las Vegas Nights 6 p m. to mid Saturday, Feb, 4-5, at the offers a weekend experience for Tuesday of the month in Room ton Road, north of 1-275.. For 2) at the Plymouth Church of night Friday-Saturday, Feb. 4-5 church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton, married couples to improve their C309 of the ch urch, 40000 Six more, information, call '734' 513- communication skills, learn the Nazarene located at 45801 Ann at the church, 8200 N. Wayne Sessions include "Choosing to Be Mile Road at Haggerty Road 841.3 Arbor Road. Each week we will Road in Westland. Admission is God's Woman," "Choosing to value of intimacy and renew There is no cost and registratinn explore down-to-earth answers $2. Parking is free. Beer, food Trust," "Choosing to Be What their love for each Feb. 11-Feb. isnt necessary For more infor KISPAMIC CHURCH for problems related to making and refreshments available. The God Wants Me to BeB and "Shar 13 and March 10-12 at the St. mation, call Stacv Cole at •' 24S i The Hispanic Pentecostal things right with others, forgiv program is presented by St. ing Christ in Familiar Places." John's Family Life Center, 374-5912. Church holds worship 2 p m ing those-who have hurt you. Theodore Men's Club & Confra The retreat will be held 7-9:15 44011 Five Mile, Plymouth COfsnOEKTUL HELP Sundays. Call >24.8> 471-5282 Township. The registration fee is 1 co.nquering impure thoughts, ternity of Christian Women p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 Have a problem? Need v> ulk' LIFE CARE MINISTRIES $50 Call Bill and Carol at (.248»' winning the battle with pride under the license number p.m. Saturday. The $20 ticket Life Care Ministries of Livonia Hive a prohlem'' N\»ed to talk'" F23265. Play Black jack, Easy 528-2512 or Dan and Debbie at and selfish ambition, learning to price includes alt of the seminar offers a free, confidential and Call Life Care Ministries for a Craps, Roulette, and the Money (810) 286-5524 or visit this Web be totally honest and transpar sessions, snack, continental anonymous Christ inn telephone Christian perspective = 7,'i4 427- Wheel. Maximum win is $500 • site: wvrw.rc.net/detruit/wwme. ent. Call the church office at breakfast and a boxed lunch. To listening service 10 a.m. to in LiFE Monday ihrouuh Saturday per person, Call (734) 728-0607, 453-1525, register, call (734) 455-0022. I ,«ton fnr "The Mi*™ p.m. Monday through Saturda\. frm*< 1() ;i to to H>9 w III f\t lufi- a The people you need will be there, will you? — QObmv^^jj^mnk s.'rAiWt', :'•:*; 5* W Ugliest BattiFOom Contest Sponsored By 760 WJR,Ttte Observer & Eccentric Newspapers* Building Industry Association and Burton Manor Livonia Wednesday March 2911 a.m. • 6 p.m. Mathison Supply of Livonia, Garden City and Canton. We continue to receive many positive r comments about our first three Job Tskf .i rib do o* v0i' u • >*M;-L ' •— '•••- -'•'-- -"*.—.....- The Observer &, Eccentric/ THURSDAY; FEBRUARY 3, 2000 Technology can be very useful in learning about different denominations f you feel like is hosted by the Evangelical and denominations in the United www.pcuiia.org (Presbyterian spiritual inspiration. The Web community, Your personal reli wmmtm you're miaeiag Lutheran Church in America States. Not all congregations are Church - USA) ;_ aite Timothy Lutheran Church gion can only take you so far. Isomethin g in (E.L.CA.) and contains informa listed, but all major denomina wwwumc.org (United in Livonia maintains can be After exploring online, choose a your life these tion for people seeking faith. tions are itemized and most have Methodist Church). Most trffcr found at place to attend and find out all days, maybe you Sharing Faith has answers to congregation locator tools. outlines of what they believe, www.timothylivonia.com. You'll you can to prepare yourself. Do !•'.' are, Many peo basic life questions, stories of directories of congregations, find all of these features plus some soul-searching on your own ple describe faith from individuals, ways to Wealth of resources faith statements and links to weekly devotions, newsletter and and then get out and try it. Your their lives as get involved in exercising your If you are looking-for details official ministries. a special section for families, soul is worth it! endless repeti faith, public bulletin boards for about a particular Christian Many congregations today kids and teens. What a congre Pastor porta Thompson Powell tion of the "same youth and young adults, daily denomination, check Out their have Web sites that outline their gation chooses to put on or leave has teejiwtk Timothy Lutheran stuff - different devotions, Bible study and a link official sites. Some examples ministries, programs, mission off their Web aite can tell you a ChurchtiE-1 C A.) of Livonia include: PASTOR day" or as a to EjbCA'a homepage. statement and upcoming eventa. lot about the,atmosphere there since StStember 1996, She ami The American Bible Society www.etusa.org (Episcopal CARLA roller coaster Most include information about Once you've done some online her husmnd, Darryt, and their offers www.forministry.com Church in the USA) the staff and frequently include THOMPSON that won't stop. investigating, don't stop there. child make, their home in Liv'o- We all need to "equipping the church online." It www.elca.org i EL.C. A) upcoming or previous sermons. Faith and spirituality are meant nia. She can be reached via e- POWELL take time from has a directory of congregations www.Jds.org Professor J. Richard Middle- ton of Colgate Rochester Divini ty School in Rochester, N.Y , will present "Created in Gpd'e Image: A Biblical Perspective" at Trinity Church in Livonia. A professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Middleton will speak from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Trinity : Church. . Middleton will, explore issues in three parts. The morning ses- . ' 6 i o n , "Imaging God ... in the World- view of Genesis 1," will be fol- lowed by an extend ed time for discussion. After lunch, the Mkwattift t o p i c 8 "Imaging God ... in Exile" and "Imaging God ... as an Ethical Calling" will be considered. $10,000 miilimum deposit. Limited time offer. Middleton will also preach on "The Feast of Fools" 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the church. The sermon is open to the pub lic. And you may qualify for no monthly Middleton is currently work ing on a book titled The Liber maintenance fee checking.* Act now. ating Image" on humanity as the image of God. He and co author Brian Walsh completed. *Tbe Transforming Vision: Shaping a Christian World View" (InterVarsity Pre**, ld84) and Truth >« Stranger Than It U»ed to Be: Biblical Faith in a Postmodern Age" (InterVarsity Pr*M, 1995), The latter won a 1996 Book if the Year Award from Christianity Today maga- Call toll-free 1*877-480-2345 Aft Huntington *in#. •'..••• Tickets tor the conference cost or visit e-Bank* at www.hutttiiigioii.eom $20 itt advance or $25 at the Banking. Investments. In sura tut' door. Students and members receive a $S discount. Groups of 10 or more tttay purchase tickets in advance for $12 each. Lunch is not included Trinity Church is an Evangeli cal Covenant Church located at 14800 MiddUUU Road, north of jsrFDlC MmimijftitMdancfttnopwiawloWaif ArimaiPerrentaoeY;p-(1-=:APY^*SSM1.000i$2.0ODtcf iRACDv »;^r> *,. ^r^wliyw^w^Mr ^ •;* A ;"* !"••;.: ="'":• • !" f-.'-- "'>{' $''!(.. ,'V.' '''•*"'; .'.'., \' '*V}:':'f |,! 198 and south of Fiw Mile Road earnings an .(tie w:wt Oth^ yieids avaitotW'Ctepem.li'S) ^ m+wty.'fis #H1 Collegiate hoops, C4> Boys swim listing, C& L/W Pa«el, Section1 0 B S t R V f R SPORTS repeats Observerland crown SCENE Stevenson's Gunterman, PREP WRESTLING Schoolcraft Invitational set East Kentwood, ranked No. 2 in the Kharbush among MVPs *He's. just starting to come a round,-". Rodriguez state, will be the defending champion staid, adding Parr was pinned by Rose in an earlier at the* 27th annual Schoolcraft Col BYDANCMEAJU meeting. "I knew, if he got a second shot at him, he STAFF WRITER might do better, lege Varsity Volleyball Invitational, d om eara^oe J> omecom m. net which starts at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at "Working with 'former two-time .state heavyweight two sites. Redford Catholic Central's team victory Saturday champ) Casey (Rogowski) is starting to pay off. He The elimination rounds will start at in the Ninth Annual Observerland Wrestling Tour started out slow and little by little he started win ning some matches." approximately 3 p;m. at Schoolcraft. nament was especially significant for the Shamrocks. CC achieved a record fourth championship and Top-seeded Wheeler won an 8-2 decision over No. 2 Admission is $4 for adults and $3 Steve Dehdrinos of Salem, but the score was just 4-2 for students.. became only the second school to win back-to-back titles since Livonia Stevenson did it in 1994-95. until late in the match when Wheeler got a takedown East Kentwood, which defeated and nearfall.- Walled Lake Central in. la«t year's "This tournament is a highlight for us," CC coach Mike Rodriguez said. "I never realized how much this Hancock, who won at 152 last year, breezed final, will be paired in Pool A (Court through the 160-pound bracket with a technical fall No. 1) at Schoolcraft with Farming- means to the boys, to be in their own backyard and to win something where everybody knows you instead in his first bout and two pins. His record this season ton, Birmingham Marian and Garden is 32-0; his career total is 172-13. City. of going down to Ohio." It's the first tournament the Shamrocks have won "What I'm doing is just preparing myself for the Rounding out the remaining pools state," he said, "I want to wrestle a state champi at Schoolcraft: this season, and they're hoping to use it as a spring board to greater success. onship match every match. Pool B (Court No- 2): Dearborn, Birm "I didn't want to give up any takedowns; I wanted ingham Seaholm, Farmington Hills "We're looking to go up to state and make some noise," Rodriguez said. MThe well has been dry too to wrestle my offensive style,'I gave-them all escapes Mercy and Walled Lake Western; and then took them down. It was a fun tournament; I Pool C (Court No. 3): Livonia long. This will give us a boost to get ready for states." With five wrestlers in the championship finals,, the enjoyed it." ' Churchill, Redford Union, Madison In the last three Observerland finals, Hancock Heights Bishop Foley and Fenton; Shamrocks had a 24-point lead over Livonia Steven son, 211*187, and the title virtually locked up before WAIT PHOTO BY BUY AN Mrrcunj. faced future college wrestlers in Stevenson's Kat- Pool 0 (Court No. 4): Harper Woods suhiko Sueda and Dan Seder, both at Michigan now, Regina, Novi. Walled Lake Centra) and the individual bracket winners were decided. CC finished with 231 points and Stevenson 199. Big fellas: Josh Rose (top) of Clarenceville and Churchill's Brandon LaPointe. Midland; Plymouth Canton had its best showing since being beat Stevenson's Dan Hine in this heavy Hancock, who was a state runner-up last year, has Pool E (Court No. 5): temperance the 1992 runner-up, Finishing third with 195 points. weight semifinal tussle at Observerland. n't made a College commitment yet. Bedford, Livonia Clarenceville, Livonia The top five included Plymouth Salem (161) and host "Tin wide open right now," he said, "1 still have a Stevenson and Holly; Livonia Churchill (124). and we're peaking Hf the right timp going into the state championship to win. and that's what is oh my Pool F (Court No. 6): Livonia Lady- "1 think we wrestle the toughest schedule in the long stretch," mind'right now." wood, Livonia Franklin, Plymouth state of Michigan," said CC senior Mitch Hancock, In-addition to Hancock. CC had three other cham Stevenson had the other two MVWs for the- second .Salem. who won his second-straight title and was named the pions-— junior heavyweight Aaron Parr, 135-pound year in a row, Senior Josh Gunterman won that Action at Northviile features: honor again in the lower weights (103-130), and most valuable wrestler in the upper weights (160- senior Jeff Wheeler and-17 1-pound junior Ryan Pool 0: Northville, Flint Powers, 275). junior Imad Kharbush was recognized by area coach Harper Woods and North farmington; Rogowski es in the middle .weight,1? ).135-152), "This is a big stepping stone. The guys realize as a Parr was seoded second and pinned No. 1 Josh Pool H: Grand Blanc, Ypsitanti, Fern- team we can come through and do anything. We "It was nice to do it again," s;iicj Gunterman, who dale and Farmington Hills Harrison. knew we were going to win it. We've worked hard Rose of Clarenceville in the final. Parr also pinned his first two opponents in less than two minutes. Please see OBSERVERLAND TOURNAMENT, C2 Scholar-Athlete finalists A total of seven athletes from schools inside the Observerland cov Clarenceville stops erage area are among the 114 final ists selected out of a record 2,857 applicants for the 1999-2000 Michi gan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award. Lutheran Westland The program, which has been recog nizing student-athletes since the 1989-90 school year, honors 24 ath Wion keys Trojans'8th win in row letes statewide, one in each of the MHSAA state-sponsored sports. BY BRAD EMONS Farm Bureau Insurance under SPORTS WRITER BOYS HOOPS writes the Scholar-Athlete Award, bemons&oe.ht>in ecomm.net and presents a $1,000 scholarship to The boys basketball season is start each winner and they think can compete. It's been a ing to look a lot like- last fall's football big plus." The honors ceremony for the 24 season at Livonia Clarenceville. winners will be conducted during The Trojans beat Lutheran Westland The 'Trojans won thjsir eighth 18-4, 4-1.) without key sophomore Tim half-time of the Class C Boys Basket straight Tuesday with a prVotal 59-50 ball State Finals Saturday, March 25 Shaw, the 2,000-yard ground gainer. rood win at Lutheran High Westland The 6-2 Shaw, the team's best leaper at Michigan State University's Bres- in a battle of Metro Conference unbeat lin Student Events Center in East and starting forward, sat out the game en*. with a sprained ankle after injuring it Lansing. Clarenceville is now 9-4 overall and Among the area finalists: last Friday against Harper Woods. 5-0 in the Metro. Another win Friday "You don't think I was a little ner Boys Cross-country: Charles Stam- at Macomb Lutheran North by the Tro boulian, North Farmington, and Bradley vous going into this'game-without'. Tim jans.would set up a showdown Tues because he's probably our best defen Carroll, Livonia Stevenson; football: day, Feb. 8 at home against Hamtranv Grant Weber, Farmington; boy» Soccer: sive player and he can jump out of ck (7-3, 4-0), the conference's only other gym," Dyer.said. "But Jo* Keough Brian Horr, North Farmington; girls Ten unbeaten. nis: Jeannette Fershtman, Livonia (eight points) started and played fan Footballer Scott Wion, who helped tastic He gave us a huge lift. We Stevenson; boys Ice Hockey: Bryan Clarenceville last fall to its first-ever Dery, Livonia Stevenson; wrestling: missed Tim's size, but we really didn't state playoff berth and a 9-1 record, miss a beat and we were able to do the Peter Mazzarese, Redford Catholic flexed his muscles inside against the Central. things we normally do. Joe's been Warriors. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound cen around for two years and be knows ter finished with a game-high 20 points what he's going on," Youth hockey champions to go along with 11 rebounds. "Scott got off to a alow start this year Point-guard Corey Mc-Kendry con Tournament MVP Lance Antrobius because of football, but he's getting bet tributed 14 points, including eight of 10 scored a pair of goals in the champi ter each time out and starting to play free throws in the final quarter to help onship game, leading the Livonia with a lot of enthusiasm," Clarenceville quell a late Lutheran Westland run. Midget BB Hawks to a 4-2 victory coach Bill Dyer said. "Coming out of Forward Rick B.urack chipped in with 11. •" over Mount Pleasant No, 3 at the football, I think it took us awhile to get 8TAJT PHOTi> HOT B8Y.VN Mm HKIJ. Detroit Extravaganza Weekend Tour "For being depleted, Clarenceville going as a team. But because of their Fully extended: Clarenceville's Rick Burack (left) grabs the nament title (Jan. 21*23). success in football, these guys, espe did a nice job,'' Lutheran Westland Joe McCrohan and Nick Niemiec cially the seniors, have a lot of pride Please see TROJANS WW, G5 rebound in front of Lutheran Westlahd's Brent' Habitz. also scored goals for the Hawks, who played four games in three nights, finishing with a 2-0-2 record, In the tourney opener versus Mount Pleasant No 3, Doug Bingham scored up Western Division crown, 2-1 twice and Scott Hines had the other :, goal in '*£-1 victory, f;i';'M :v:^ •,•.•;•- .-; / • The ne*t two games ended in ties. $^fta&4Htt Lfvwjia Churchill coact) Jeff Hstley, whose team is ranked Uo- 8.*We McCrohan and George Remy col ^wt*m Brrisio* were only artort-hartdfto" one time and I'm pteeseo with that PREP HOCKEY becauasn thows we ptayeOwith some Ascrpirn*." lected two goals apiece in a 4-4 dead Astod- faron J*Kuoow«ki »cqf«fl thon-hafldsO trom Jason iu •~i^f*n iiiiti'^t *i'i"Hanps»ai»e»aw«taajifr ' * il>»•»!»• • * bw •vw^^^pmvwmwwnqmmpv •'••••• I f ca Observerland tournament from page CI repeated as the 112-pound champ. 1 WM The 152-pound final pitted defending my game plan." fairly confident I was going to win it. ! was champs Khar bush (29-2) and Churchill's Kharbush qualified forstat e last year but n't sure I'd get MVP; that was an added Mike Carter (27-2) against each other, with didn't place. His goal i* to place as high as he bonus." Kharbush winning decisively on a 9-3 deci can this year, A year made a big difference for Gwitsr- sion.; • . "This is definitely motivation," he said. man, who came out of nowhere to win last Kharbush, who won at 136 last year, had "Whether I go 52 or 60, this definitely makes year but was the obvious No. 1 seed this been anticipating the matchup ever since he me feel closer and closer totha t goal-" year. learned he and Carter, who was the champi Stevenson and Salem had three champions "Last year it was a surprise," he said. on at 145 a year ago, would likely meet apiece. Chris Cooprtder also won for the "Last year I beat a few kids I wasn't sup sometime. Spartans st 145. Tho Smlem winnsrs were posed to beat and won it. This year (CC's *Td been waiting for that match since the Ron Thompson (129), Bob Ash < 125) and Chris) O'Hara was the only one I hadn't start of the season; I wanted to prove every Josh Henderson (140). ; i_ wrestled." body wrong," said Kharbush, who was Canton's Kyle Pitt (103) and Phil Rath well Gunterman. faced O'Hara, who knocked ranked and seeded, second behind Carter. <189) won titles as did Wtstland John out No. 2-seeded Dan Tondreau of "I was so pumped up for that match, Glenn'* Jeff Albrecht (130) *».d Wayne Clarenceville, in the final and won a 10-4 because I've been waiting to wrestle him so Memorial's Nick Smith (215). Pitt improved decision over the taller wrestler. long I couldn't sleep last night. Even in my his record to 30-0. "It's hard to turn a kid like that, because other matches I wasn't that focused. It was Henderson had a close match with Can you ean't really get. leverage on him," Gun all geared toward my final match." ton's John Pocock in the finals- A stalling terman said, "That*s why it was tough riding Kharbush, who pinned his first two oppo point for Pocock put him within a point of him. I pinned the other two, but the final nents, was in control of the championship Henderson, 5-4. The Chiefs thought Pocock match was pretty tough." bout all the way and used his upper-body should have been given takedown points, but Gunterman is 26-0 and hoping to repeat strength to his advantage. the official ruled time had expired. his state-meet success of a year ago, HiB "When I took a shot, I wanted to make "I thought (CC) wrestled great and Observerland victory was a springboard to sure I finished it solid and quick, because he deserved to win. So did Stevenson, in finish an eventual state championship in 1999. has a nice defense," Kharbush said. "When ing second," Canton coach John Demsick "I'd love to be an undefeated state champi he took a shot, I wanted to kick my legs out said. "I don't think we got seeded up to our 9TA/T PHOTO *Y BIYAN MmmLL on,* he said. That's my plan, my goal, Last as fast as I could and get out as soon as 1 ability, but we didn't wrestle to our ability, Locked in: Wayne's Jon Gregg (top) lost in overtime to year, after I won (at Observerland), my confi could, because I knew he could finish it. either. Salem's Rob Ask, the eventual champ at 125 pounds. dence was way up, It really got me going. "The key to beating him was to score off "But having 10 guys who placed is still a This was pretty much the spark last year," his shots and make sure he didn't. That was solid performance." SUPER BOWL 5-KILOMETER RACE RESULTS DETROIT .2OO0 SUPER BOWL MUM 1-1.1: 1 Edward Tray nor. 16:54; 2 17:03; 4 Jason Bandlow.'17:59:. 5 Matthew Famate 40-M: 1. Marcy Kossak, 21 03 2 MILOMETER ME4ftOUP Doug Gibbons 17:46; 3. Eric Mink, 18:54; 4 Twork 19:39. Diane rjirnebaufh. 23:30; 3. Rose Mpr.t RACE RESULTS Matthew Fecnt, 19:34; 5'MichMt Walker, Famal* »-«4: 1. V,ckey Fletcher, 20:10; gomery. 24;19; 4. Janine Gillow, 24.21, 5 Ian. 30 at Htw\ Taw Cam** 21:04. "*J ' .! 2. Sue Nelson, 21:20; 3. Vanessa Bodnar, Donna Def ilippo. 26:20 PISTONS wMSfl:"l. Paul Auttemberge, 15 min Parnate MS: 1. Stephanie Early. 23:48: 2. 21:35; 4. Elaine Goms, 22:02; 5. Kathleen Mate 4S4S: 1. John TarkOwS*;. 18:25 2 utes, 23 Mcoods; 2. Kory Kramer, 15:33; 3. Darnell Smith, 24:57; 3. Ann Germaine Livingston, 24:42. Doug Kurtis, 18:53; 3. Robert'Khemanri. Chris Totoff, 16:26, Kregftr, 26:05; 4, Melanie Dud a, 30:25; 5. Mate 25-2S: 1. Craig Dotecki, 1932: 2. 21:22: 4, Tomfianagan. 2330; 5 Momy St.* Fantala overall: 1. Heather McGotman, Lisa Strand, 31:12. Dave Williams, 20:00; 3. Steve Tallon, 21 08: helin, 23:54, COME SEE GRANT AND 18:64; 2. B*th Man sour, 19:52; 3. Vaiari Mate .20*24;' 1..Kurt Brinker 16:44; 2. 4. Jim RDaman. 21:11: 5. Enc Smigeis. F«n«te4S-4»: 1. Martha Rrtehie, 22:04, 2 Ambrose, 20:00. Mark Hoffman, 17:00; 3. Matt Hoffman, 21:22, Joanne HaguCKi. 24:33: 3. Rose Bundv 25.2* 1. Heather S/ostack. 23:34; 2532; 4. Deborah Rader. 26:33; 5. Judith. STACK TAKE ON 2. Cheryl William*, 26:49, 3. Madison Sloan, Mayer, 2638. PUBLIC NOTICE 26:53: 4. Edith Sherman. 2720; 5. Tract Mat* 50-64: 1. Kurt Hilbrecht, 20:06. 2 ELMER RASKIN & ASSOCIATES Elliott, 27:43, Tom Henderson, 20:56; 3 Thomas Butler. 3 BATH and KITCMCH REMODELING • LiceriMKi M«ai«f PlumbGf •Or»mk:T?te Instated QuaWy Materials and Workmanship mKESmWTES Nflsl^RAmwarid Bwh ShcMffoom, SSa I • ^^'••i^^ s^pj^wn^BaaTf M f^V-i -- .' ^MBJnmtm. ULkkLkAM SSlSaU * H (734) 7224170 t mmmmmmmmmmm mm The Observer & Eccentric/ TMlTtSUAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 (IW)CS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ~ 1 ' II II I | »111 .I* I I, I II I 0 •• mn ummmitmtllmmt^Kmmammm^lmll^ , ^mmmmlamlmmllmm^mmmem 1,.,,,,,,1,11,, I,..u,i.j -i — IWIWHHWNMW Mimi' wi-^r * t^jBUwpintwo.._., ,,.,^ Franklin shoots down John Glenn ; r••'jrfi!' ywijfeWMlHy^HiHk-^ for 3rd consecutive tourney crown ieSS?T Livonia Fxtinklin captured it« third consecutive OTftiRr' Jaofetn* {nit nil' girls volleyball tournament title Saturday al the Romulus Invitational ssss^ssasEsy**-*'* The Patriots defeated W'eatland John Glenn ip the champiooahip final, 15-4, 15-5 Franklin . g^«£* 8m>d*j afW *^D« <*> tf» ftr* reached the semifinals with a 14-16, 15-8, 15-6 tri <7C i»txw 16-1 and retain* H« bjp Mtttkftg'& umph over Riverview, th»irtiit*. '-'••• :•:-'; . ••• :-;•; The Shamrocks bold a 2-1 lead ov«r th* In pool play, Franklin won four matches, defeat -Who*, with 8ft Mem*** to plafr 8u&a»» wfetb ing Gibraltar .''Carbon (15-9, 15-5), Dearborn Ford- CUi^taritied'the score Wtfamti son 115-12, 15-3), Taylor Truman < 15-10, 15-4) snd _ !$$*> "More«u h^d-'bi««n dtfin$ everything for me Riverview (15-7, L5-10) JUM^UEMS* Senior setter Lyndsay Sopko led the Patriots this weekend, including «& usaist «ftrher in the •• Jtod**W'l&?C%i^''-^ with 144 assist-to-killB in 2-202 attempts. She al«o gam*,* &1 pot had 12 aces. h«Ti out there with a coupl^df other guyii, fe^.^.tq^^^gtv. ffifffo->^::^;y--y:\^ • ™^Wr^»O^»1^0sPe) ^Wj*»- ^mw^wfw^mw^Mi-iiQ^^P ^^mMVfmW i^Wi'Wym ™ • Senior Tera Morrill had 39 kills '81 of 87) with "He BCored the winner with IS tt*oad* to go. 26 ace serves'68 for 7). He wwj^ spectacular during tfc* waefcettfj,* n* trtck, *t^ jo* ao* Aw* fi***«t teste* tw* »o*» eperi* Saturday t* (*• Uv»to fre*«fYt?*J. 4^¾ tf» Alexis Bowman contributed 20 kills «51'of 59^ CC nev«r trailed in either game. waatam u^ Aetiyttiaa Aaaoo^loa V^oiv atrfr *w*t Kelly Zawacki, 17 kills «34 of 44); Rachel Bramlett, It took, a 1-0 tew* on BrettJohn'* ftart period Waited U*e Warti^ft »n a gair» pl*^^ a* i^Mlanri to* 14 kills (28 of 34) with 24 aces* 57 of 61), score, QD which Moreau aaaisted along with Rkk /Mw*-, •'.•• ;.• V. -'^•^>--^'-;;':V^v.'-;-'^ '-,:• ,,T.;,' On Monday, Franklin ran its overall record to Buttery. ; ***K*u 2*2fo tft a Weeteta OW»iO»tofW»WUA, lad r4a*Bftwop*rtfr*t '••.;'.''••",• .^ ••..::•:•••'.•..• 28-4-1 with a 15-13, 11-15. 15-1 triumph over visit Clarkaton tied it later in the period but CC ing Walled Lake Western took a 2-1 lead in the second period on Eric Sam Ot*mufcr and GoetiJe Stattam aaae aOOad «**• *a**at», «!*• ArtO> Q*6u«r Patf »emej*. Jottft ****, Franklin is 5-0 in the WLAA. Western is 6-11-1 GtaaVa goal from John Perkovich and Mike overall and 2-4 in the Western Lakes. Ratigan '. •. fce^tieM^AhfrVeMl^ Tracy aftf wtoritog gotftanttr. Ctwt* 0*rt>«tt (» »av«*} Morrill had 16 kills and 21 digs: Kerstin Mar Ryan Yost and Jim Spiewak aaabted <>o More- 'gfldW oq#nHffp#i'' shall, 12 kills (16 of 18); Sopko, 49 assists and four au'a gajoae-winner. Ben Dunne went the dli: :JW ^01^-^^^^^^1^^.^^^ **». aces; Bowman, 16 digs and 11-for-U serving (with 1 tan^ In goal for the Shamrocks- •! .-, inirwteaWt: /.-^.: '.•^•.'(i- ^• ;0i'-^ •••?,,;.•', v•'•'•:" two aces); and Bramlett, 9-for-10 serving with two Deapite if* being the secondgame in M njany ': *Thta wttHw m<>« aow**^»4art* wa'>* o*^^o/' .- aces. day* for Catholic Central, the Shamrocka dou Fraokifa coacf> Tarry Jobtottt ,*a&*W» $t#r»dttard fo r bled up an the Wolves'shot^ on goal. thfte parted* and ployed hart— ataam uaJat ow ay*tam» Rocks outlast Livonia Churchill *WeVe played two gajnes in two daj** three or atiooattoiNHbction, •••• '••••'!."•".•'V/::-^-':'/. Aindiiud Ouuer nau iw nina «»jutiua> , prupfctiiiig four times," St. John said. "It really geta them -Thirteen of our 1« •*«•* had oVMig ooa point, I hope *«'v# torrwd »1*0 oofrtac apd mittoottaua t o play Plymouth Salem to a 16-14, 16-14 Western Lakes ready for the playoffs, I hope. We do it again goodperibdaotaftort- victory oyer visiting Livonia Churchill. tiaia Weekend." "Trie joafliaMing tfee last ihreag«raa»'-he*baap axcei- Salem is 21-6-1 overall and 4-0 in the WLAA, CC participates in the Alpena Tournament lam wiuv'both:'poating above e & percent aav* pereenr- while Churchill is 16-5-2 and 4-2. STAT* P»OT0 H P*IX BntfCSMAN> during tide weekend, playing Marquetteon Pri- .age/':-;. The victorious Rocks also had nine ace serves. Going high: Livonia Churchill's Kristin three by Liz Gizicki. Leszczynski (No. 12) tries for the block Colleen Guardiola served 15 points for the Chargers, while Amy Cadovich contributed eight against Plymouth Salem. kills. Corey Mack added four kills. Ottawa squeezes past Whalers "Both game? we were tied 14-«!1 and S^lem w^s "This match was much belter." Stevenson coach able to win both," Churchill coach Mike Hughes Kelly Graham said. "We put it together and played said. ^lt was a very tough match. the way we should be playing " (.'aptain Dan Tessier scored Ottartva Was voted the first star. 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SHOW HOURS r BY BRAD EMONS Schoolcraft College used its depth to earn its 8POKT8 WKlTWt 10th straight men's basketball victory Saturday tM-mortv&oe.bomecomm.net SOCCER • MENS COLLEGE HOOPS with a 99-65 triumph at home over Macomb CC. • i •'• •• -.• 11-—I. —i— ii ii. • '' Sounds like a familiar song, SC is 16-4 overall and 9-0 in the Eastern Confer ball team; while Urbata is cur Kohl but two more giria are headed ence of the Michigan Community College Athletic rently a member of the The Ocelots made a season-best 27-of-32 free to Kalanja?oo — th«? Western Association. school's varsity volleyWli throws for the game (84.4 percent). Michigan University women's Macomb fell to 4-14 overall, 2-8 in the confer team. ' •CONCORDIA 92, MADONNA 76; Concordia College (7-17. '.soccer program to l>e exact. ence. "I knew Cheryl was going 4-4j,, behind Brandon Beikus! sharpshooling from three-point Two mainstays on.the.Livo Nine players scored in the first half and 11 of 12 range, defeated Madonna University'(3-21, 17) in a Wolvcr- nia Stevenson girls soccer all along and we really didn't in the game for the Ocelots, who have not lost plan to go together but it! since Dec. 18. ine-Hoosier Athletic Conference game on Saturday. team, d*tfender Cheryl Fox Berk'us lit it up from three-point land against visiting Madon makes it better that she's Quentin Mitchell and Chris Colley each scored and fbrward Megan Urbats, na, nailing 10-of 15 triples to finish with a game-high 36 going to be there," said eight points in the first half and Nick Evola netted will, sign NCAA letters-of- points. Teammate, Dave Behnke, collected 28 points and 11 intent this week with the Urbats, whose brother Jeff seven as SC-opened up a 42-23 lead by the inter played one season for the rebounds for the Cards, who led 54-3-7'at the hatf. Lady Broncos mission. Madonna was paced by Mike Massey with 27 points. Chad Broncos' men's soccer team. HI Observcrland has become After that, it was just a matter of how much the Putnam (Redford Thurston) had 20 points and Six rebounds, really liked the campus and 1 quite a pipeline for WML!. . final margin of victory would be, while Pan Kurtirjaitrs added nine points and four assists. Two other area players — like the coach (Mike Haines)." Evola led five Ocelots who scored in double fig The Cards attempted an incredible 46 three-pointers, mak A'bi Morrell (Plymouth Can- Fox felt comfortable going ures with L7 points. Mike Williams added 16 (14 in ing 16 i 34.8 percent). The Crusaders were 7-of-21 Iforrvtruee- ton i and Jamie Coyle (Ply to Kalamazoo because her sis 7:30 p.m. the second half), Robert Brown and Colley scored point range i 33.3 percenti. 13 apiece, and Mitchell finished with 10. mouth- Sulemi — are als<) ter, Teri, a Stevenson grad, '• $M&BlV* Rifc.' *' Madonna hit 52.8 percent of its s.fiots i?W-of-53> compared reportedlv signing this week plays Softball at K-Col!ege. tt^^Mh^f t-lttHlA^ 4£» -^A^^Ma* J Macomb got a game-high 23 points from Reno to Concordia's 46,b percent ;33of 71). but 17 Crusader • .t^p^5V;S»^^f J*» :MPi.Wii.' 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"They and McKendry each made to free play well together They mix up throws to stop Warriors' rally their defenses pretty well "We got to the point when? we between man and zone, and 'we had to go man-toyman, look for really didn't respond well to it." traps and steals, you've got to The Warriors led 10 8 after gamble," Ramthun said. "I one quarter, but Clarenceville admired the way our guys cut it CitmKW* took a 22-16 halftime lead to four. 0'iQ <»i40« <•« SftVt S3C0 thanks to a last-second basket by "The last three games we've Rob Fillingcr tMAOf 10.60 Tr»ix*m* gotten behind at the half, but <>yflkrf\ x*Hf\. t"™r diJfnt* «IH«I The third quarter was all •iv'iS* .:>-f1 .!-*•"*; SM^«5 C" . ?i you can't do that against'a team vlr.tr , irK-ir1^ .••b'-frnKwivfccnitv.* !••»<•. 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An .Lf.':» • IalEn ww »*»•%•*>< 1^11^ S- -Uf:^ plsilM#:''fe bSpi1.-!., • . ; iftli.T'r,"t.. •• ; a'.' -v-'j'^'f^S Never r—chhuj »• and: |M>4" -!"'-^£/V-; S >i-'•'•• #; -:.-../1 •^ continues i, IB #»: successful tF- m0- •*•-• INV•- ••• I®'' M\ fit* ••• It's the ability to balance per hTw-.r-'.'.1, ;.' sonal Uvea with their musical career and write songs about an Charlie (Liam Neeson, left:) an those experiencesthat have undercover DEA agent, is suffer made the Moody Blues popular ing from post-traumatic stress with generations for the last 35 Wi years. syndrome and finds relief yoith * • Judy Tipp (Sandra Bullock, "Fm not really sure why weVe right) in "Gun Shy,"a dark come continued to be popular," said dy opening today at metro Edge during a phone interview Detroit movie theaters. from his Florida home. "We've never been arrested for any thing and we've always sung in tune " With "Strange Timea" the Moody Blues will continue as one of the beat-selling recording groups of all times. The new CD goes back to the roots of Moody Blues sound blending orchestral, spoken word and rock. It marks several first* for the group, including the fact that it was recorded at Studio Mulinetti in Genoa, Italy. On Sunday, concert goers at Hill Auditorium will be treated to tune* from "Strange Times," rteaae «* U66W HUtt, fa Phil Hadley (left to right), Jim Jernigan, Mike Carraway, Jim Snideman and Missy (the dog) are featured in "Of Mice and Men "presented by the Farming- i\m*m SUNDAY ;^ili%i^^^iiVTW, i : I'rH Howard Paige M;-^.•mm iki i serves up sam ples of delicious W'j food noon to 4 pm. at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn jrW ,\Z' during the museum's cele wmmm^fim^ "rimf:m^;i;!aw bration of Black History Month, or (248) 645* T^fif^ weekends 6666. wfW^^'^^lf'V'--^ through Sun day, Feb. 27, ^_^,.,r.„,..J^ip^.::::: Call (313)271- Siiif^'-J^;'• 1620 for infor mation, or visit K*&&Vi& ..: the Web site, POPULAR MUSIC M: www.hfmgv.org Baritone Olupus aims arrows at Valentine's Day makes music BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA Olupus, ,wah bandmatt-s «rf purt? 'Romanca (a go4ng out of your come alive STAFF Wanwi sp*ci»t guest* performers, Picture «ca«ol«#oeJioai«coiniiDunet Psyfunk way, for raally annplo thing*. this — a Seth Gr«en WMSM: 7 0 m Fr Uke ptcking out a bouquat, BY UNBA ANN CHOMIN fBuffy thf Vampir*1 Beneath the bronze glow of Xhedos day, F*ft 11 rather than buying what Mojlor'a STAJfFWWTEH Cafe'a luminescent sign, with left-over Sjaypr") look-a-Hke' lchomin©o*.bonM»co*ttm.net »iwa>, 7ih with a voice thtft could alraady had praparad... It's hon- holiday icicle lights dangling above Hot»e, 7 N, Sagt- Krik Chal-fant chata nonstop their heads,.four musicians take the n»w St-. Pomiac fl»wle»fi)y fill in at any aaty. Real feeling*, tt's time Rarenakprl Lrtdips about his recital on Sunday at small coffee «hop stage before a crowd TKSRIWiSlO. alone -spent together. It's Nardin Park United Methodist Call tr* CupM's show; there you havo of fans and friends who've huddled into catching the other nerton off Church in Farmington Hills as if the cozy space. What brings them all to Nigm Out Motive lead vocalist Chris guard with an "I love you" or a at (248) »48-0366 Davidson. He mei it Were the most important one of the Ferndale hsng-out on thit night gift Any fool can buy flowers his career isn't the cappuccino, it's the music. tw mora info* m» drummer Jake Miller tton. and guitarist/singer February 14th, but buying them The New York baritone liken to Otupua, an alternative folk-pop quar fuse a variety of musical styles tet whose members live in Wayne and Tim Berlinghof. in high school; By June 10th, that's romantic/ 1996, bassist FJ. an •*•**) The Observer & Eccentric/THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 ^~ Moody Blues from page El from page El th,t M#ody Blues' first new realized when it was your song, • 'I know what IT* Mi* to be a fan. I wont to too Olupue-style. •'We try and make recording since 1991, and clae- you'd get to produce it." "We try and make Cupid's Cupid's night out a very aics such as "Nights in White Elton John alx or eevon yoars ago andwasdUap* night out a very interactive Satin" and Tm Just a Singer (In Nothing changes pointod booajioo ho didn't do any of ttw old mate experience,'* said Jacokes. "Mbst Interactive experience.' « Hock n* Roll Band)" The Ann . The Hill Auditorium audience rial, only tno how. That'• why lllkt doing tho oW of our shows have interaction/ P.J. Jacokes Arbor concert is part of a tour will heair Edge's poem "Nothing but not as grand as C.N,0;" that takes .the Moody Blues Changes" in the second half of material. I novo? got ted up performing; on stage Those stUj Valentine-less need Bassist, Olupus through the U.S. and England the program along with oldies and watching people enjoy themselves/ not worry. Just enter Oiuptis' until the end of April. A legend like "Your Wildest Dreams." Edge "Favorite Valentine Contest" by in. pop history, the group is in had been carrying the poem Graeme Edge writing 49 to 51 explaining why day to be bitter about defunct you should be the band's valen relationships, so we play a fair much demand. Members will be around for some time before he Drummer, Moody Blues lucky to have one day off a week arriving at Studio Mulinetti in tine. Expect a barrage of surpris share of bve-gone-wrong songs." during stops in the Midwest. Italy. Ominous lyrics speak of es, including a handful of new There's something for every "None of us really live in Eng winter's war and a dark future if snare in a marching band (at siOnal drummer for 38 years. My songs to the set list -~- a mix of one. But those who dare sit in land anymore though we main we do not change. church) then my parents bought dad'a definition of a professional covers and originals. the front row, better be fans of tain homes there," said Edge. "We've got the toys now to me a drum kit and put up with musician is somebody who would This year we ar? debuting at Barry White-style crooning and "We were turning up in Soho screw things up," said Edge, it" .. . rather play than starve." least three brand new songs," close contact; Davidson draws "We're standing at the cross Edge moved to London at age Jacokes added. "They become his energy from the audience, (London) and making albums Intehse schedule like a bunch of Troglodytes when roads. I have an optimistic heart, 22 to play with the R.& B Valentines for the fans who giving those off-stage a chance at orte of us went to do some work but a pessimistic brain. The Preachers, and the Silhouettes Edge is looking forward to know our stuff well. We stick to the limelight, *I love our audi on someone else's album at Stu Internet is breaking down the until joining with Ray Thomas returning to Ann Arbor even the relationship songs for this ence," he said, "I love fans. There; dio Mulinetti. It was set on a cliff barriers. The positive side is and Mike Pinder to form the though he's only been home nine show, the boy-meets*girl songs. that's the performance high.,* he and (studio engineer) Danilo well be a mono-culture.* Moody Blues. Justin Hayward days since Aug.'13 due to his Some of them are love songs. But said, pointing off-stage as the Madonja's mother made us great and John Lodge joined them intense touring schedule and we also realize that, for some lights fade. Italian food. Musical family shortly thereafter. Released in family illness. He's always liked people, Valentine's day is a good Born in Birmingham, England, 1966 their ground-breaking playing in Ann Arbor, at Pine Like the old days Edge grew up listening to every album, "Days of Future Passed," Knob and other places in metro "It was more like the old days. thing from Chopin to Caruso so remained on Billboard charts for Detroit with the Moody Blues. As Express your love wi And it was the first time we pro it came as no surprise to his par- more than two years. Recorded a thank you to their fans, the duced ourselves. We were con ents when he chose a musical in stereo and with a symphony group will do two one-hour sets scious of not putting strains an career. orchestra, it was one of the very that will include many oldies. a song on Valentine's Day the bands. We worked in two to "My father was an untrained first concept albums. Edge never tires of playing the three week stretches of time over opera singer who used to sing in "I started playing for $25," said songs from "In Search of the Lost Even if you can't carry a tune, deliver your special personal the last two. years with regards Music Hall as it's called in Eng Edge, who during the Moody Chord," "On the Threshold of a you can send your Valentine a gift- Dream" and "Seventh Sojourn," to, our waistlines. For our last land. You know it as Vaudeville Blues' four-year sabbatical in the song from your heart. The cost for a Singing Valen album we went in and worked here in the. States," said Edge. mid 1970s recorded two solo to name a few of the Moody Blues' top-selling albums. The Renaissance Chorus, a tine is $40. Call now to schedule three months straight. Another "Mom was a pianist, mostly for albums ~ "Kick Off Your Muddy barbershop quartet, will sere the singers between 8 a.m. and 9 first was whoever wrote the song silent movies. At age 11, I heard Boots" and "Paradise Ballroom." "I know what it's like to be a p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. ' „' fan. I went to see Elton John six nade your sweetheart at home, got to produce it. The rest of us Bill Haley and the Comets play "Yjou don't gradually work your work or anywhere else you could throw in ideas and they "10 Little Indian Boys" and got way up. You get a break or not. or seven years ago and was dis To make your reservation, or appointed because he didn't do choose in the Wayne, Westland, for more information, leave a were used or not. It didn't bother interested in rock n' roll from I've been with the Moody Blues Garden City, or Livonia area, us if they weren't because you there. In my early,days, I played 35 years, but worked as a profes- anv of the old material, only the message at (313) 438-2364. new," said Edge. "That's Why I Your thoughtfulness will be Be specific about the time like doing the old material. 1 remembered, too. In addition to a (within a 4-hour window), loca never get fed up performing on Valentine serenade, the person of • tion, directions, spelling and pro If You Like the Detroit Symphony stage and watching people enjoy your choosing will receive a red nunciation. Also leave your Orchestra Then Yoirll Love... themselves." rose and personalized Valentine's name, phone number and best Day card. The vocalists will even time to contact you. Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Neeme Jarvi. conductor Yuri Bash met, viola Saturday, February 5, 8 P.M Prepare to find your spirit. Hill Auditorium • Ann Arbor tnawortrt,( mee-paW' (]PC Xff h Jnl nWTl EHVM WW Mvtti WHS* ItAner an epiphany. For many years;, beloved conductor Neeme |5rvi has jetted the twracf> a( ItrtM jnd back and forth between his two posts as music director of the 'Mm *n*lM. tw •**• INHHlt1 I ill touch with your soul at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Gothenburg Symphony AMtmUfliWoniipnMO' . Orchestra tn Sweden This season, UMSte proud to present olbrSASScjnfcimn ttl s most elegant spa retreat. Maestro J&vl with hte "other" orchestra as Sweden's National •rtmCHtilUNl JahxwKi «•! .«**. Orchestra makes its OMS And retfonaJ debut Maestro [irvis ^OQIflPQt, Bwy ml interpretation of Shostakovich's Symphony No, 13 wowed EUn Smlilfli M Tht ^ftelax, Rejuvenate Fall in love ail over again. Exclusive taH HHM IK* local audiences in October, in this concert, he conducts Ol|MIUH , If Spa treatments on the shores of Lake Michigan Find Shostakovich's monumental Symphony No. 6 as well as MWlVMiH it atf at The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor, the Arvo PSrt>Symphony No. 3, dedicated to the conductor •mum grandest lakefront resort in over one-hundred years '..; Opening February 11, 2000, just in time for ''"'•. Valentine's Day 1 Romance Spa Weekend • Two nights luxurious accommodations -• Champagne upon arrival - therapeutic massage for two « Dinner one evening per rraupie;. \AX h «•#*» f*m&i**rrm* and present. Hands-on actWtWs and take-home p?oj For ibsMntefy ape rtudtflU: ft** wkh S*tm4m% Mnty 19, lrl*m The Institute and tfwCospef Music Hall of Fame and Museum p Tickets are J10 per person and Include museum admission and struttingUg 5.3*10. OTMft IXHIBITS ft IVINTS Newtons-terra ecMfete: Eyvyteck fat a Stay, tb* Mo#»n Go New ti*vetii»t ***Wfc W» My Actum Ktcst: A FttttnUfCu PUUmMOUM PlKMMtAMf Ft** Atlirtmuat t€0O! ***** N*n*ff 4 .: eaMML^^^H>F JVrip€^tt*my i4*l» • r*m ****** m*t**r*tonf r**»lA «*n umiUOem with rta POttHJOr nOWflOfiX MK>«0 AN »(fciW SriMta Qm f*n»t7,14,2iia ' Moorovr ^ 11,7*?* , ai-.V Ntntaty V; l-4pm CAufrou mm i4rr-0 •*L uiiiujm —«—w—• 3» ^ • • The Observer &'ficcenfHc/THL'KSDAY. KKBRl/ARY 3, 2000 (**pa &* Baritone frompage El Stephen Sondheim's "Tomorrow" to a classical singer. Porter and arts songs to Broadway," said Curtin's prompting that ted him instead of all the flamboyant cos cient as po**ible with ihf from "Annie." Midway through Rodger* and Hammerstein were Popoff-Parks, chairman of the to New York from Boston, where tumes and props there's om> per guage and that indudes not oriy the first half of the program, written for piano and voice and music department at Madonna he'd been teaching voice and had son standing there in the curve French but Italian and Germafl. Chalfant will follow an evening have the same kind of impulse University in Livonia, a faculty appointment at East of the piano,*' I have a fascination withfr*ndf prayer by Charles Gonoud with as an art song - a poem and a The son of a Protestant ern Nazarene College in Qutncy, "An audience member may b* culture but it goes back to main Charles Ives' dissonant "Sun> lyrical melody." prcachur, Chalfant had plenty of Mass more familiar with a Beethoven taining an honesty in «*/ rise" The audience will receive opportunity to sing in church "She told mt if he wanted to Sonata and not as faunihar with translations for the songs sung Ties to metro Detroit and church theater. He learned perform, I'd have to move to New a Brahms song or Gabriel Faure. hinging," said Chalfant, who al»o. in Italian, German and French, This is Chalfant's second to sing and play piano at a young York to find opportunities for You have to have the ability to be has a degree in French litferir, "Ives may sound strange after recital at the church. He first age. His mother was a pianist recitals," said Chalfant. "She also involved with the poetic essence ture "When 1 sing a recital f. hearing Gounod, a 19th century appeared there in June after his who began instructing her son at told me that while she 'enjoyed and have an honesty with the have to be polished. When we go French romantic," said Chalfant, aunt, Martha Chalfant, suggest age five. her career making a living off material at hand and be familiar to. another country, we don*t' "Ives is an American 20th centu ed he perform in the church's "My father was in front of peo dead composers, we have a with the music and literature expect to »sk for the bathroom ifi ry rough and tough, angular music series. Erik visited metro ple all the time," he said. UI responsibility to give the com That's what brought me to English You have to make an sound," Detroit often as a boy. learned from him to communi posers of this day their voice." recital singing Weil-performed effort.. It involves active li»t«A- The title of the program, "My aunt was instrumental in cate to an audience." Chalfant's followed both pieces muaic is something not being "Songs of Night and Day," comes my early development," said of advice. He has premiered done by rote. You have to put mg. That's part of the joy. It's like from the theme of the repertoire Chalfant. "We always went to Childhood songs of Boston composer Brian intention and meaning into what going to France and Germany and from Chalfant's approach to Cranbrook and to see produc A native of Chicago, Chalfant Cobb at the Berklee School of you're singing. You have to make with these three or four poem*. recital singing. tions in Detroit. We visited the grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He Music, and Sara Doncaster's six music come alive to people." The more they travel, tile richer "I want to invite someone museums. I loved it." was a piano major in college "Biblical Sonnets" with orchestra Honesty is the reason Chalfant the experience. By exploring familiar with classical and art Linette Popoff-Park will until attending Tanglewood on the New Music at Brandeis traveled to the Paris Conservato something different, you iearn. songs to hear musical theater accompany Chalfant on piano for Institute where he met noted University Concert Series ry for private diction coaching humanity is all the same Listen-: and to. those who like musical a second time at the church. Vio American soprano Phyllis and to refine those suspect* of his theater, to reveal to them poems linist Veklda Kelly is also joining Curtin, Chalfant moved to New Recital singing' singing that would be detected •ing.to a love song in German as, about night and day in art songs, them for the recital. York four years after completing Chalfant prides himself on by a Parisian ear. English, It's all about a boy aftd To my mind, the musical theater "One of Erik's many talents is graduate studies with Curtin at being a recital singer, equating it "It all goes back to my theme* girl finding each other and I'm singing is much more suited to design a varied program from Boston University, It was to the "big Art form of opera but of honesty I have to be as profi falling in love." In the future, let's remember artists who tell our story Are you one of Washington and Abraham Lin murals depict the experiences of al tool, with over one hundred much of our studies during Black but for us all. BACKSTAGE the many who schools throughout the Detroit A Detroit ares turn-of-the-cen- PASS coln will be remembered this African Americans through the History Month involved the received the gift month, but we aren't petting the centuries. area and the nation using it as a noteworthy achievements .of men uiry time capsule might include of a millennium full story' unless we gain a per His work, entitled "The Whole curriculum supplement. such as George Washington corporate headquarters, a new time capsule spective of the people and issues Story: A Teaching, Learning Con The challenge of gaining his Carver and Dr. Martin Luther stadium of two. and even a casi over the holi of their times. Imagine the cept of African American Histo torical perspective is to reach King Jr. no. days? If so,'it's obstacles in developing an accu ry," consists of the collection of beyond the biographical. George The research, talent and pas Let's make sure it also.makes likely storing a rate history of African Ameri his art and is accompanied by Washington and Abraham Lin sion of Walter Allen Bailey is space for the work of Walter Bai fruitcake or cans. text. It is emerging as an imagi coln reflect just a snapshot of our now making the whole story ley and other artists who vividly some other item Against the backdrop of cen native and engrossing education young nation. A generation ago. available, not just for students. tell our stop.'. that you haven't turies of oppression and poverty, figured out what ANN we wonder how many stories of DEUSI to do with yet. achievement and courage have The intent, of not been told, course, is to gather items that reflect your The whole story family experience at the turn of Walter Allen Bailey has devot the century. The hitch is that if ed much of his life to research of the item is practical, you're still the black experience, from the using it and probably don't wish pre-Revolutionary' War period to to tuck it away now. If trendy, the present. Although the depth you don't consider it significant of his studies could fill many enough to lw preserved. I'm not textbooks, it is the power of Bai sure I want to saddle rny ances ley's art that effectively tells the tors with the responsibility of whole story. trying to figure out Pokemon On the next edition of Detroit when I don't understand the Public TV's BACKSTAGE PASS craze myself series, to be aired 7:30 p.m. Sun A* we face the challenge of day, Fob. fi. producer Alex Kirii- assembling our personal or fami brough tuk<.•* viowers to th«..; ly history, we realize the innate African Heritage Cultural Cen flaws of any chronicle of people, ter and Museum, where Bailey's culture, and events..- George permanent exhibit of thirty DINING EVENTS Send dinner specials, menu • Valentine's Day Dinner changes, restaurant renovations, Dance — Saturday, Feb. 12, and other items for consideration Waterman Center at Schoolcraft . / ^ f> I I rw-ar .-•. * r> I ***••*• ^ t- »>' I* I* »•» rii't'irt » *"• •"»• in the artlvituui/nfittxt'Liiuri iu, *• - '.' I 1 I. C.\ til Lrfl • I #4*414. 4 ILt *.. "i.kllll^ Kt'i'ly Wygonik, Assistant Man ag begins 7 p.m. with dinner — ing Editor Features Group, tomato bisque, salad, rock Cor Observer Neu-spapers,- 36251 nish gam.e hen. twice baked Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 4S15Q. sweet potato and asparagus, and To fax, '734.1 591-7279 or e-mail Bavarian apple cheesecake, for kwygonikfax', home.com in. net. dessert- Then dance "the. night away to the music of -Johnny • Chinese New Year Cele Trudell. Tickets are $37.50 per bration — Monday-Wednesday. person, call '734' 4f>2-4417 for 'reservations. Feb. 7-9 at New Peking Chinese .Restaurant, in Garden City, • Old Country Buffet is New Poking will have a danc offering a free lunch or dinner to ing dragon the first night of cele couples who have l>eon 50 years bration. Entertainment also fea or more on Monday, Feb. 14 tures fan dancing. Bring your marriage license to We've got millions for you to win. The 12-course now year dinner redeem your free meal. You can features seafood, meat, and veg also peso with your loved one fur And with a little luck, you could be etables. a free photo, which can be pickod one of the new MotonCity Millionaires, Now Peking is at 29105 Ford up later Road, Garden City. Call <734< Visit Old Country Buffet in Some people poTyedrs mio irM*,iftgiftcii' first million, vou can [ry*kr ycrfjrs m 425-2230 for reservations and Canton Township at 5854 N. information about the Chinese Sheldon Road. (734>-207-8737 or )uM a tew seconds Introducing MotorCity Mil.bo OVIH 300 IXHIilTORS... F1US: NQVI EXPO CEMT1R • ?!' i-in,jv '•,' tr jr.' 'I.^c 3, 2pm-10pm "i" '••' .• • :. - ' '" ' . ' " ' Friday,fiebmory 4, 2pm-10pm r,W •,•.'•:• " • :• ,, :'•.• '•" ,1.. ' ', , f' .r -•',• 'he if.,, ..^. • W'iKi i ''f A fL" - --1:! i • • V 1 fi •'- ii*. • i,Wfl * JtiO 'i hr Saturday, February 5,10am-10pm . .;: •-.: ^., '/" "'• •• V'.i-- t. ; ! ' ' rs : Sunday, Febnxry 6, lOgnv/pm • W\y .; A^ ;!•( ,',:i:-.'vp.i:'. 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GENDER FREE CONTRA DANCE: 8 1:30 p.m, daily and 1:30 p.m. and EMU THEATRE: "Dames at Sea," 8 p.m. (7 p.m. waltzes) Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Sundays, on the campus p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb, 4-5 and Feb. 6, at the Pittsfield Orange, of Oakland University. Rochester, 11-12 and Thursday, Feb. 10, and Ann Arbor. $6, $5 students. (734) $8, $6 seniors, $4 children ages 5- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, on cam 975-2312 12.(248)370-3140 pus, Ypsilanti. $8 Thursdays, $13 HUNGARIAN FOLK DANCE; ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM: A Fridays-Saturdays, $11 Sunday, Language and zither lessons. Stitch in Time* quilt exhibit contin Call (734) 487-1221 for informa (248) 352-0927/(734) 946*261 ues through Saturday, Feb. 26, at tion, LORD OF THE DANCE: Tuesday the museum, 1005 Van Hoosen WSU HILBERRY: "Some Americans Sunday, Feb, 8-13. at the Fox Road at Van Hoosen Farm, Abroad," through Saturday, Feb 5: Theatre. $10-$60, (248) 433 Rochester Hills. $3. $2 "Breaking the Code*.opens 1515/(248) 645-6666 seniors/students. (248) 656-4663 Thursday, Feb. 11, at the theater, MACOMB BALLET COMPANY: U-M MUSEUM OF ART: 3 p.m.' Detroit. $11-$18, (313) 577-2972 "Coppelia," 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. Sunday, Feb. 6, lecture by ,4, at Macomb Center for the Marshall Wu, curator of Asian COMMUNITY Performing Arts, Clinton Township. art at the University of THEATER $14 advance, $12 Michigan Museum of Art on "The CLARKSTOH VltiAQE PLAYERS: students/seniors advance, $.15 at Orchid Pavilion Gathering/ a exhib it of 60 Chinese works spanning Present comedian Norm Stulz with door, $13 students/ seniors at nearly 900 years continues to master of ceremonies Jesse James door. (810) 286-8300 Sunday, March 26; Chinese Lantern Lundy. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. DONALD MCKAYLE: And Festival features hands-on activi 4-5, at the theater, Clarkston. $12. University of Michigan choreog ties and performances to celebrate (248) 625-8811 raphers featured in U-M Dance Chinese art and culture 1-5 p,m FARMINGTON PLAYERS: Perform Company's concert, "Worldwide Sunday, Feb. 20, at the museum. John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Rhythms," Thursday-Sunday, Ann Arbor. Free, but a $5 dona Men" 8 p.m.. Friday-Saturday, Feb, 3-6, at the Power Center, tion is suggested. Call (734) 764- Feb; 4-5, Feb. 11-12,18-19, Ann Arbor. $14 ajid $18, (734) 0395 or visit the Web site at ;• Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 24-26, 764-0450 www.umich.edu/-umma/ and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 13 SaaaiWycliffe Gordon and other members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Sextet POLISH ALLIANCE DANCERS OF and 20, at the Fannington will perform music ranging from Ellington to Monk and Jelly Roll Morton 8 DEARBORN: Dance and language classes for ages 3 to adult fiave LIVE MUSIC Players Barn, Farmington and p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, and 2p.mt Saturday* Feb. 5, at the Michigan Theater, 603 Orchard Lake roads. $12; 8 p.m. begun Saturday mornings at Prince E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. $18-$36for the Fek 4 concert; $20 adults, $10 children THE ALLIGATORS: 9 pm. Friday. Friday, Feb. 4 performance is a of Peace Church, Dearborn, (313) for the family performance on Feb. 5. Call (734) 764-2538 or visit the Web site Feb. 4, Ford Road Bar and Grill, benefit for the Capuchin Soup 581-3181 Westland. Ree. 21 and over at wwwMms.org POLKA BOOSTER CLUB: Dance Kitchen, tickets are $50 and (blues). with music by the Varitones, 3-7 includes a theme dinner after LORI AMEY: 8 p.m. Friday. Feb. 4. p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Pvt. the show. (248) 553-2955 Bprders Books and Music, Utica. John Lyskowa Post, Dearborn MT. ZION THEATRE: "The Celestial (810) 726-8555; 8"p.m. Friday. Center at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford Saturday Sunday, Feb. 12-13, at cover. Reservations recommended Hghts. $9. (313) 937-1316/(313) Helix and Other One-Act Plays," 8 Feh. 11. Espresso Royale, Ann House, Grosse Pointe Shores. $6. the theater, Grosse Pointe. For per for the Jazz Room. (734) 762-7756 561-8389 ..,- p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Feb. 4-5 Arbor. (734) 662-2770; 7-9 p.m.. Preview Party 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. formances May 4-20. (248) 594- ROBERT PENN: 8:30 p.m. Friday, STARDUST BALLROOM: Dance par and 11-12, interpretation for the Friday. Feb. 18. Borders Books and 4 to benefit the visually impaired. 9673/(313) 884-0196 or Feb: 4 and 9 p.m. Saturday. Feb, 5, ties 9 p.m. Fridays, lessons also deaf Feb. 4, at the Mt. Zion Center Music, Ann Arbor, (734) 668-7652; (313) 824-4710 www.gpt.org at Edison's. Birmingham. No cover. available, at the dance studio, for the Performing Arts, Waterford. 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, Coffee WALLED LAKE ICE FESTIVAL: 10 JAZZ & SPIRIT DANCE THEATRE: (248) 645-2150 Southfield. $8. (248) 356-5678 $8 advance, $10 at door. $7 stu Beanery, Royal Oak. (248) 543 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, Auditions 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 5 STRAIGHT AHEAD: WORKSHOPS ON DANCE dents/seniors/groups of 20 or 6653; 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, until 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb, 6. on the and'12. and 11 a!m. Sundays. Feb. 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in MUSICIANSHIP: 10 a.m and 1 p.m., more. (248) 673-5432 Borders Books and Music. Novi. grounds of the Walled Lake . 6 and 13, at the Northwest Kresge Hall at Madonna (3:30 p.m. band rehearsal) MORRtSCO ART THEATRE: "The (248) 347-0780. Community Education Building. Activities Center. Detroit. (313) University, Livonia. Free, (734) Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Pittsfield Lady's Not for Burning." 8 p.m. MARC ANTHONY: 7:30 p.m. (248)926-9004 862-0966 432-5541 Grange, Ann Arbor, free. (734) 769- Thijrc^av-Satijrrtau .Poh 3-5. ^"^ 1 u'tN»Ti Afcm WJIUTCOCCCT. ••***'•$*—»-"• aaaaaaaal •aaaaaWi h 1 i The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, FEBKL AKY, 3, 2000 mmmmmmm mmmmmm- Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; all others to Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150 or by fax (734) 591-7279. Items must Include the date, time/venue, admission price and a telephone number. Continued from previous page 961-MELT. prizes. 21 and over. (734) 229- BRIAN MCKNIGHT: With Erie MOXY FRUVOUE: 7:30 p m. (248/645^666. (alternative). •;';.< 0678 Benet, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. .5, Fox Tuesday, Feb. 15, Michigan 5, Royal Oak Musk: Theatre, Royal ORUESOMES: With Soot and the LFO: 7:30 p.m, Thursday, Feb, 17, Theatre. Detroit. Tickets $47.50 Theater, Ann Arbor. Tickets $19, KMSTYN SMYTH: 10 p.m. Oak. $15 includes Caribbean cui Sex Machines, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal and $40. (248) 645-6666 or $24.(248)645-6666. Thursday. Feti. 3, Fifth AveoOe sine. Umbo, costumes, steel drum Feb. 26, Shod Pig, Ann Arbor. $5. Oak. All ages. Tickets $19.31 on www.tickifmaster.com, MORRISSEY: 7:30 p.m. Sonday, Ballroom. Novi, <248) 735-4011. * music, (248) 645-6666 (734) 996-8555 or www.blmdpig sale now. (248) 645-6666. JAMES MCMURTRY: 8 p.m. i Feb. 13. Stale Theatre. Detroit. All SMO CORE 2000: Featuring Mr. SCOTT CAMPBELL: Will host an music.com UT; 22 Jacks, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. 7th House; I ages.'(248) 645-6666 Bungle, System ot a Down. ,. acoustic open mike jam every COREY HARRIS: 8 p.m. Thursday. Wednesday, March 15, St. Andrews Pontiac. AH ages, $L2 advance, MOSS: With Forge and Piety: 9:30 Incubus, Tuesday, Feb. 8, State 0•/, Thursday at 8 p.m. at Carbon, Feb. 10, The Ark, Ann Arbor. $12 Hail, Detroit. All ages. $15. £248) (248) 6456666. •p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 23, Blind Theatre, Detroit. (248) 645-6666,.,^ Joseph Campau just north of Csniff advance, (248) 645-6666. 645-6666. PAT METHEHY TRIO: With Larry I Pig. Ann Arbor, $3- (734) 996- BAITNET SPEARS: With LFO, in Hamtramck. Free admission, free ROY HAMILTON JR. * THE GOLDEN LONG BEACH DUB ALL STARS: Grenadier and Bill Stewart., 8 p.m. : S555orwww.bftndpigmustc.com BQSSOO, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. March, parking,: 18 and over. (313) 366- BOYS: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb- 3, Fox Featuring Jungle Brothers, 6 p.m. Thursday. March.23, Royal Oak ] PETfR MURPHY: 8 p.m Thursday, 14, The Palace pt Auburn HiHs, 9278 or www.scottcampbell.net. and Hounds, Bloomfteid Hills. Free, Friday, Feb. 11, St. Andrews. 'Music'Theatre. £37 50: )248; 645 [ March 16. Clutch Cargo, Pontiac. Tickets $34.50. ^248) 6.45-6666 or;! CASH MONEY MILLIONAIRES; All ages. (248) 644-4800 (blues). Detroit. Alt ages. $17.50. (248) 6666, : Ail ages. $21 advance/$23 week www.ticketmaster.com. Featuring Juvenile, The Hot Boys. WAYNE "THE TRAIN" HANCOCK: 645-6666, METHODS OF MAYHEM: 8pm.. ; oi shgw |248i 645-6666 STARLWKT DRIFTERS: 9:30 p.m 'Lil Wayne. B.G. and The Big . With Big Barn Combo and LORDS OF ApID: With Genaside 2. Thursday, April 6. St. Andrews Han. STEVE NAROELLA BLUES BARD: 9 Thursday. Marcb 2. Karl's Cabtn, Tymers. RuffRyders with Eve, DMX. Driftweed, 9 p.m- Saturday, Feb. Praga Kahn, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. Detroit, AH ages. $16.50 advance/ | p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, Arbor Plymouth. (734) 455-8450. : -:- tox ad Drag-On, 7 p.m. Saturday, 26, Majestic Theatre, Detroit. 11, State Theatre, Detroit, Clutch $18 day of show. On sale Feb. 19. I Brewing Company, Ann Arbor, free. STEELPULSE: 9 p.m. Saturday. .,->"» Feb. 26, The Palace, Auburn Hills. $12.50 cover. (313) 833-9700. Cargo tickets will be honored for www.tiCketniastef.COiT! or i 248) - 21 and over. (734) .213-1393. March 11, Majestic Theatre, (248) 645-6666. AL HILL AND THE LOVE BUTLERS: this change of venue. $18.75 645-6666 I THE NEPTUNES: With Cloud Car Detroit. 18 and over. $20 advance. CHEF CHRIS BLUES BAND: 9 30 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, The advance, $19 day of show. All METROPOIX: With Cloud Nine and ; and Brendan Benson, Saturday, 1248} 645-6666 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 27, Karl's Cavern Club, Ann Arbor. (734) 332- ages. (248) 645-6666. Liquid 9, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Feb. 18, Feb. 5, Club Bart, Fernoale, STROKE 9: With Vertical Horizon. Cabtn, Plymouth. (734) 455-8450. 9900, MACY GRAY: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. Blind Pig^ Ann Arbor. S3. (734) NEW BOMB TURKS: 9 p.m, Radford, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. CHISEL BROTHERS FEATURING MICHAEL HILLS BLUES MOB: 10 8, St. Andrews Hall, Detroit. All 996-8555 or Saturday. Feb. 19, Magic Stick. 23. 7th House. Pontiac. $10 CHEF CHRIS: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, Sisko's, ages. $15. (248) 645-6666. www.blindpigmusic.com . Detroit. 18 and over. $10 advance. advance. Alt ages. (248.1 645 28. Ford Road Bar and Grill, Taylor. (313) 278-5340, MAZING A: With The Triggers and MOTOR CITY SHIEKS ELECTRIC (313) 833-9700. . 6666 •* Westland. Free. 21 and over HOT WATER MUSIC: With Elliot and Cobra Youth, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. BLUES: 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, ' KER1 NOBLE: 8 p.m, Friday, Feb, THE STILL 9-30 p.m. Thursday, (blues). 1 Inside Five Minutes, 7 p.m. 25. Blind Pig, Ann Arbor. $5, (734) Arbor Brewing Company, Ann Arbor. 11, Borders Books and MuSic. Feb, 10. Karl's Cabin, Plymouth, CITY LIMITS BLUES BAND: Friday Saturday. April 1. The Shelter, 996-8555 Or Free. 21 and Over, ( 734) 213- • Auburn Hrlls. Free, All ages. (248) 1734; 4558450, Saturday. Jan. 28-29, Beale Street Detroit, All ages. $8. (248) 645- www.blindpigmusic.com 1393. : 335-5013 (acoustic; SUBLIMATION: W it rV St r ut and blues, Pontiac, (2.48) 334^900. 6666. ; OLUPUS:.With Psyfunk. 7 p.m.. Rhudabega. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. BRUCE COCKBURN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Bitnd Pig, Ann Arbor. $4/. H20: Witb Saves the Day and Kill CIRCUIT | Fndav.Fvb, ll/7thHoust-. Saturday,.March 4, Royal Oak Your Idols. 6 p.m. Friday, March Pontiac. Tickets S10. '248 335- :,734: 996-8555 THE FLATLANDERS: Featuring Joe Plymouth (734: 4558450. www.»a»ecefWt.<:om ;• --.r1 J'I"'.'^\ •'''(- f; "'' '"•!'>•,;<(- 6-15 6666 -.^b PtWJIRX KAIA mfiETMEATER^ 10 N. Water Strr^l, f>on?ia: ;, Ely, Junmic Dale Gilmore, Butch STEVE LACY & ROSWELL RUDp i' .•• ••*•••*. *s a j -^--,1^- $1^-- , ;-'4.s- BROOKS WILLIAMS: 8 p rr nmKHOtmmCTHIXrUt: 1.7¾ and Sasn3hw,,Road independent¢. J Hancock. 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 7 QUARTET: 8:30 and 11 p.m. Friday i'v-J - t-iv:.i- Sasu'day >b '12, Ti;n»ry.House- TewwWpk {»481 377-O100 OP http7./w*w palacei^ com The Ark, Ann Arbor $20 advance • Saturday. March 31 April 1. Bird of STEPHANIE SCHINDLER: S D r Tne'rii'f .. von-a. $10. *nth d;s •OMWIIBR mUM BEER eOHMNV: 400 Water Street. ftoc<«»tei ?^ (248)645 6666 .. i»u"4 'i', •'''•o i-'i.V-'S. .734: 464 Paradise. 207 S, Ashley Street. 650-50^0 F ' -.).,\, M4V.^. ]\) iJiVdO'S BiX^, s THE FLOW: Smokestack ond ; : 6V'> Ann Arbor $20 advance. RtflBiOARMURIC TMtATRS: 318 W Fourth Sr . Pny« Oak. '.-. ' n<^ t-^"- T""j!'«<-|^y .iurif* 8 Sr Andrpws H;V- 996-8555 or Kiel's Cabn.'Plymouth (734.-555 IT. 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R^«:h*'> t*« The Observer & EccentricfTHVRSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 'Angela's Ashes' evokes spirit of McCourt's best-seller BY MARY MCDONOUGH McCourt's father Malachy, a child, shortly thereafter, sends StAFFWSmCS Protestant from the north with Malachy to the pub for consola* mmcdonoughQoe, homecomm.net "the odd manner," are evoked tion, where Frank finds him with great detail from the best- using his brother's coffin as a Within the pages of Frank selling book. The film, however, table to rest his pint upon. McCourt's immensely popular offers a somewhat sanitized As Frank struggles to survive memoir, "Angela's Ashes," df piction of the day-to-day tor ment of the life in the lane. illness, the depths of poverty and emanates the musty dampness, the tyranny of the Catholic smell of stale whiskey and scent "Angela's Ashes" is hardly a Church, embodied by his ever- of lukewarm tea, which never film about the triumph of the holy grandmother, we are left to quite chases away the ever-pre human spirit. As the opening hope, "Will it ever get better for sent chill of the poverty of mid narration points out, the tri this family?" 20th-century Ireland. umph of the story is that young McCourt survived his childljpod It doesn't. In tone, the film version of at all. There is no Hollywood happy McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-win Immediately, we are intro ending, no lesson learned, no joy ning coming-of-age story brings duced to the hunger and sorrow in Frank's eventual escape from the book to life. The film was that is a way of life for the the chains of poverty. But true to released in local theaters on Fri McCourt family with the death the memoir, the film is dark and day. of the newborn baby Margaret. haunting with bits of comic relief The lanes of Limerick and The death of the second McCourt mostly centered around the Pensive: Emily Watson (Angela) and Robert Carlyle (Malachy) portray Frank MMMI MMMHWRt) KIT WW (I) SNOWFAUMCQNCBMIS THEONBtllANnt) McCourt'3 mother and father in the film based on the author's memoir "Angela's Sfaowuse (tanas TOY STMT'(C) (W3) ISBB^tM TAiJBfIH)»mBPUT(l) Ashes," which opens Friday. QM. 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All that Chris Trap per can't conjure people wish they could be richer... making the Up images of in moat of their daily Ufa and personal relation- hU mind, he has songs, For all »hlps.' he's dreamt about while gaz Chris Trapper ing out of his Push Stars window, he has gjmiAmE muaic. A.CASOLA •.fw^™ ^^^^ . mi last November. "It was a casual The singer- stardom with another band. night as I recall," said Trapper "I songwriter and guitarist of "There WM. a big scene. We crum had no idea what to expect. Peo Boston-based trio the Push : bled very quickly." v pie actually came out." Stars, writes expressive lyrics So he took a job at a hotel, but and music draped in vivid Those humble words come continued to write songs — imagery. Complemented by the from a man whose music has sometimes on wine boxes in the creativity of Ryan MacMillan on matriculated from the dressing storage room of the hotel. With drums and Dan McLoughlin on rooms of Gap stores, to George the. encouragement of his par bass and keyboards, the Push Clooney's final episode of "ER" on ents. Trapper decided to give Stars are beaming with praise of prime time television, to the music one more shot and began music industry moguls, critics mega-successful film "There's performing at coffee houses, open and fans alike. Something About Mary.* mike nights and poetry readings. Countless references to "the At ene of those gigs, he met Perhaps the Push Stars sound next big thing" were tossed MacMillan. All it took was one finds its way into popular cul around three years before their promise from the drummer — ture so easily because it speaks w Capitol Records debut, "After the If I play with you, I'll get you a to the common person. But it Partyi* was released last May. major label (deal) in two weeks'" does so with a certain elegance. Stellar Chris Trapper, Dan McLoughlin and Ryan MacMillan are pushing for the And the album, produced by ^flH *Vw#V W'trra n ti*<\Yn Lyrics like "So smash all your Jack Joseph Puig (The Verve stars. mirrors/And look into me/Cause Pipe) and Gavin MacKillop (Toad Enter Dan McLoughlin, whom you're the most beautiful tba Wet Sprocket), has already Trapper met through a college thing/I'll never see" .('-Too-Much Most songs on "After the one who "sits in the corner and "iiuri Shy,* u film starring San generated two distinct singles; friend. McLoughlin worked at Pride'7} reveal the delicate beau Dreamland Studio and agreed to Party" were written before Trap watches the. party go on." "After dra Bullock opening Friday-.' "Any Little Town," and "Drunk U per had ever toured, written the Party" flaunts that polished ty in the band's music. fill in on bass for a few songs on Catch them shine as they open Better Than Dead." while sitting in his room fanta insight with evocative style. a recording. The result came to' for The Sample* 8p.m. Saturday, To think it all started in Trap sizing about the lives of different Everything truly seems to he be known as the Push Stars. That sensitive, story-like Feb. 5, ?th House. Pontiac. 18 and per's New York home. He began people. "I'm an escapist at shining for this band: songwriting deserves to be.show- older. $15..1248) 645-6666. Check writing songs ut age 14. His The name itself alludes to the heart." he mentioned. "All people, cased on stage, where the band out. uuu .pushstars.com. Despite nearly non-stop tour brother taught him how to plav ban dm at es' perseverance in are. All people wish they could emanates an approachable style ing for eight months, Trapper the "Batman" th?me song on his pushing to attain their dream. be richer ... making the most of Stephanie Angelyn Caaola — something like watching your had a few days off when he sister's acoustic, which she hard While Trapper said he feels they their daily life and persona! rela icrite.s about popular muaic 'for friends perform. And what a stel called from his Boston home on ly played. He was first inspired are three "nice guys in a cut tionships. the Obsener & 'Eccentric .Wu s- lar performance it will be. the evening of Monday, Jan. 24. to write bis own song after beine throat business," The Push Stars papers. She can he reached at "Every song captures a major just before the band's return to picked on in school. Many songs music reflects'his sentiment of Listen for The Push Star* sin 734, 953 2130 <>r e-mail at sea- realization, a point, in my lifa " he Pontiac's 7th House. The Push and a college degree later, Trap "choosing a dream and dreaming gle "Drunk is Better Than Dead," s.otn Tlll-TftO "fil STAY TUNED Inri uciIAUAnV -fxhcf-iirat.vy«* f MAl i*oc»/»Vi£kA Vft«VA*%/CU AUMHWMii^fliict?**j? *vfeO<*lfl<***^j£%i-»W! 0AJkJLJMUL V LJLAJLI m Calling all metal-heads;'Hip-G Big Fish fans until they begin FRNewswire'- A diversity of The Advisory Board appoint online chats during the event, Kevin Foxe, Producer, "The Records remembers how much the follow-up to the 1998 release prominent entertainment indus* ments signify powerful support and recommend rut lire improve* Blair When Project.* menta. those '80s power ballads meant "Why Do They Rock So Hard " try managers, producers, direc from prominent film and music "The board will add tremen to. the listening public. 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Aaparago (a shrimp-afid-aBpara' fvkoffluBdVM.hoiiMco-uii.net Tonon suggests starting with gas appetizer for two) followed oses are red, violets are an antipasti of bruchetta, a by a sampling of homemade ravi* blue, sugar iB sweet... but portabella mushroom au poivre, oli and an entree of fillet not as sweet as dining and sliced zucchini with fresh mignon, lobster or a surf 'n turf. R Dessert must be tiramisu, made with you! mozzarella and tomato. For pasta, maybe something with from the chefs own heart-throb We've spared no expense fresh tomato, cream and a hint of bing recipe, Tbp it off with a cap (yours) to find the most roman goat cheese. For the main puccino tic, fine*dining spots in town to entree, why not a braised leg of wine and woo your favorite * Marco'* - 32748 Grand lamb sliced at your table? Valentine. If the atmosphere River, downtown Farmington, Dessert, of course, will be choco (248) 477-7777. Cost: Entrees doesn't seduce you, the food will. late. All you have to do is make reser $15-$27. Dinner hour: Begin* 3 vations quicker than a heart W Emily'* - 505 N. Center, p.m. Manday-Friday, 4:30 p.m. beat. Northville, (24«) 349-0505. Cost: Saturday and Sunday Appetizers, $7-$18; dinners, $19- • Cafe Bon Homme - 844 Marco's is amlall, just 20 tables $35. Dinner hour: Begins 5:30 for up to 80 lucky diners. "It's a Perxniinan, Plymouth, (734) 453- p.m. 6260. Goat: Four-course prefixed very romantic place - candle dinner, $45 per person. Dinner Small and intimate, Emily's is light, white linen tablecloths and hour: Begins 5 p.m. (last reser in a Victorian-style house. fresh flowers all over the place. vation 9 p.m.) There's room for just 50 diners, It's very intimate, dimly lit, with some of whom wiii be lucky soft music in the background," Owner Greg Goodman promis enough to sit by the fireplace. says owner and chef Marco es to "pull out all the stops" for "We're a romantic restaurant Conte. Valentine couples dining in his with really, really wonderful Conte suggests teasing your comfortably elegant little restau French-inspired cuisine," said appetite with pan-sauteed cala* rant, which he describes as a owner and chef Rick Hal berg. "chic, upscale, Left Bank bistro.* •mart tossed with lemon. Next, Suggestion*: An appetizer of try the Fillet a la Gargonzola or Goodman doesn't know all the champagne lobster ravioli with Cherry Hazelnut Chicken, JJ suc delights Chef Jeff Condit will butter-poached scallops, an culent breast sauteed with prepare for the Valentine Day arugula salad with cured foie Michigan dried cherries and. a weekend, hut they will have a SIAJT mtltj HVPAt L Hit* HMJLV« gras, and an entree of roast duck splash of Frangelico. For dessert, French influence with lots of Irresistible: Bon Homme chef and owner Greg Goodman < right) and chefde cuisine with vanilla-flavored sweet pota it's definitely the heart-shaped "shoot-from-the-hip" American Jeff Condit present the perfect dinner for two - crown rack of lamb with pistachio toes. For dessert? A chocolate creme brulee with fresh straw imagination. Dessert will defi crust and golden chanterelle mushroom risotto, truffle tart with macadamia pra berries. nitely be chocolate enough to line and a port wine caramel. • MacKinnon'* - 126 E cause heart palpitations. platter for two, which includes rum. ""Wf kind of themfon romance," • La Bittecca Italian Grille Main, Northville. (248'» 348-1991. * • Cafe Cortina, 30715, W. 10 crab pasta. French tacos. escar- - 39405 Plymouth Road, Livo Cost: $100 for two. Dinner • Fon'te DWmore 32020 Del Signore suggests a shrimp Mile, Farmington Hills, (248) got, the house pau>, shrimp cock Plymouth Road, Livonia, (734) nia, (734) 254-0400, Cost: About hour: 5-10 p.m. •scampi appetizer, followed by Fil 474-3033. Cost: About $100, $100 for two, excluding wine. tail, oysters and crab-stuffed 422 0770. Dinner hour: 4-10 let Marino, a pan-roasted center- rui iu jcHi6, Uiir i f !?t»u[«ni s jnuoin muiiBi. .1KA1, HII etjiife oi p.m. Cost: $12-525. regular excluding wine. Dinner Hour: Dinner hour: Begins 5 p.m. cut tenderloin with shallots, Begins 5 p.m. brick walls, lace curtains and rack of lamb with black currant menu. mushrooms. Marsala, brandy "The atmosphere is really con Tiffany lamps have charmed sauce. For dessert, there are Good cooking is like love, sim Could lovers go wrong at a and cream.' You might also try a ducive to a Special evening countless diners. 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